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By the Numbers January 2017 ChallengeDuration: January 1st to January 31st, 2017
Read: 5/5
First book in a series: A Merciful Death by Kendra Elliot-1/12/17
Author's First Book: Broken Resolutions by Olivia Dade-1/6/17
Kindle First Title-Current or Past offerings (Check HERE for a list of the current Kindle First Titles)
First Book on your TBR pile: Reaper's Fire by Joanna Wylde-1/2/17
A book published in January 2017: Claimed by the Mate, Vol. 3 by Kate Douglas-1/5/17
A book published in 2001
The first book you purchase in this month
Read a book for the first time: It's In His Arms by Shelly Alexander-1/1/17
The first book that is recommended to you
The first book you rated at or above 1 star this month: Hard Lesson by Savannah Skye-1/1/17
A book with the number 1 on the cover or the word One in the title
A book published on the first of the month in any month and year
By the Numbers January 2017 ChallengeDuration: January 1/17 - January 31/17
First book in a series
Author's First Book
Kindle First Title-Current or Past offerings (Check HERE for a list of the current Kindle First Titles)
First Book on your TBR pile
A book published in January 2017
A book published in 2001
The first book you purchase in this month
Read a book for the first time
The first book that is recommended to you
The first book you rated above 1 star this month
A book with the number 1 on the cover or the word One in the title
By the Numbers January 2017 ChallengeDuration: January 1/17 - January 31/17
So Far... 4
First book in a series-The Summer Girls by Mary Alice Monroe **** 1/5/17
Author's First Book-All About Lulu by Jonathan Evison ***** 1/18/17 344 pp.
Kindle First Title-Current or Past offerings (Check HERE for a list of the current Kindle First Titles)
First Book on your TBR pile
A book published in January 2017
A book published in 2001
The first book you purchase in this month
Read a book for the first time- Conception by Kalisha Buckhanon ***** 1/2/17
The first book that is recommended to you
The first book you rated above 1 star this month- The Twelve Days of Dash and Lily by Rachel Cohn **** 1/1/17
A book with the number 1 on the cover or the word One in the title
By the Numbers January 2017 ChallengeJanuary 1st until January 31st, 2017
5 Completed
~ A Catered Murder (A Mystery with Recipes #1) by Isis Crawford done 1-10-17
Author's First Book
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Kindle First Title-Current or Past offerings (Kindle First Titles)
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First Book on your TBR pile
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A book published in January 2017
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A book published in 2001
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The first book you purchase in this month
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~ Elite (Hunter #2) by Mercedes Lackey
~ Rock My Body (Black Falcon #4) by Michelle A. Valentine done 1-8-17
~ Infinity Bell (House Immortal #2) by Devon Monk done 1-2-17
~ Death by the Dozen (Cupcake Bakery Mystery #3) by Jenn McKinlay done 1-7-17
First book in a seriesSomething Fierce 1/3/17
Stalked 1/8/17
Guilty Pleasures 1/18/17
Author's First Book
Kindle First Title-Current or Past offerings (Check HERE for a list of the current Kindle First Titles)
First Book on your TBR pile
A book published in January 2017
A book published in 2001
The first book you purchase in this month
Read a book for the first time
Magic Shifts 1/7/17
Stepbrother Thief 1/25/17
The first book that is recommended to you
The first book you rated above 1 star this month
Raw and Dirty 1/3/17
A book with the number 1 on the cover or the word One in the title
By the Numbers January 2017 ChallengeDuration: January 1st to January 31st, 2017
Read: 8/11
First book in a series Fierce & Fabulous 1/17 ★★★
Author's First Book
Kindle First Title-Current or Past offerings (Check HERE for a list of the current Kindle First Titles)
First Book on your TBR pile Thread of Fear 1/27 ★★★★
A book published in January 2017 Cold Secrets 1/28 ★★★★★
A book published in 2001 You Belong to Me 1/30 ★★★★★
The first book you purchase in this month Nuts 1/11 ★★★
Read a book for the first time At Close Range 1/29 ★★★★★
The first book that is recommended to you An Intrepid Trip to Love 1/3 ★★★★
The first book you rated above 1 star this month Devil's Mark 1/4 ★★★★
A book with the number 1 on the cover or the word One in the title
By the Numbers January 2017 ChallengeJanuary 1st to January 31st, 2017
DONE
First book in a series An Untimely Frost 1/12
Author's First Book Murder at Redwood Cove 1/12
First Book on your TBR pile A Ticket to Die For 1/10
published in January 2017 Below the Belt 1/10
The first book you purchase in this month Sky Ghosts: All for One 1/15
first time Killing Trail 1/19
recommended to you The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York 1/14
The first book you rated above 1 star this month Beastly Bones 1/1
A book published on the first of the month in any month and year
Jul 01, 2015 Dog Gone 1/18
The Challenge Factory♦Monthly Challenges♦ > By the Numbers-January Edition
January 1, 2017 to January 31, 2017
Completed 1/???
First book in a series Lighthouse by Eugenia Price
Author's First Book
Kindle First Title-Current or Past offerings
First Book on your TBR pile
A book published in January 2017
A book published in 2001
The first book you purchase in this month
Read a book for the first time
The first book that is recommended to you
The first book you rated above 1 star this month
A book with the number 1 on the cover or the word One in the title
BY THE NUMBERS JANUARY 2017 CHALLENGEDuration: January 1 - January 31, 2017
8/11 Tasks Completed
First book in a series
Win by Submission by Melynda Price 1/19/17Author's First Book
The Magnolia Story by Chip Gaines 1/5/17Kindle First Title-Current or Past offerings (Check HERE for a list of the current Kindle First Titles)
First Book on your TBR pile
Winter's Tale by Mark Helprin 1/7/17A book published in January 2017
Feversong by Karen Marie Moning 1/24/17A book published in 2001
The first book you purchase in this month
Read a book for the first time
The Shelter of God's Promises by Sheila Walsh 1/23/17The first book that is recommended to you
The Young Elites by Marie Lu 1/27/17The first book you rated above 1 star this month
No Time Like Forever by Zoe York 1/2/17A book with the number 1 on the cover or the word One in the title
The 21-Day Sugar Detox: Bust Sugar & Carb Cravings Naturally by Diane Sanfilippo 1/31/17
and i have a question about the "read a book for the first time" task. wouldn't every new book be under that task? or am i misunderstanding what you mean by that one?
Brindi wrote: "and i have a question about the "read a book for the first time" task. wouldn't every new book be under that task? or am i misunderstanding what you mean by that one?"New release books would indeed be under that task, but what if, say your mom, hands you a book that she loved 10 years ago and kept a copy of and wants you to read it? That book isn't a new book, but an old one that you've never encountered. It's "New to You" and it's those "New to You" books that I'm looking to include with that specific task. I hope that makes sense and clarifies it for you!
By the Numbers January 2017 ChallengeDuration: January 1st to January 31st, 2017
Completed 0?
First book in a series
Author's First Book
First Book on your TBR pile
A book published in January 2017
A book published in 2001
The first book you purchase in this month
Read a book for the first time
The first book that is recommended to you
The first book you rated above 1 star this month
A book with the number 1 on the cover or the word One in the title
Question: while looking at this list, there's going to be books that I read next month that will fit multiple categories. For example, I'm going to read The Way of Kings next month. It's the first in a series, first on my TBR pile, a book I'm reading for the first time, a book that was recommended to me, and I'll probably rate it more than one star. Do I just pick one category for the book to fit under and use a different book for other categories? Or do I put this book for every category that it fits? What about books I read after The Way of Kings? For example, I'm going to read The Way of Kings and let's say I use it for first book I rated about 1 star this month. Then I read Dune and I also rate it more than one star. Does it automatically not qualify for above 1 star or could I move books around so they can fit in whatever category they can?
I realize that was WAY more than one question and I'm probably overthinking it, but I'm curious so I can keep myself accountable :)
Mix N MatchKindle First Title-Current or Past offerings (Check HERE for a list of the current Kindle First Titles)
First Book on your TBR pile
A book published in January 2017
A book published in 2001
A book with the number 1 on the cover or the word One in the title
Samantha wrote: "Question: while looking at this list, there's going to be books that I read next month that will fit multiple categories. For example, I'm going to read The Way of Kings next month. It's the first in a series, first on my TBR pile, a book I'm reading for the first time, a book that was recommended to me, and I'll probably rate it more than one star. Do I just pick one category for the book to fit under and use a different book for other categories? Or do I put this book for every category that it fits?"I should have put this into the rules at the top, but yes, if you read The Way of Kings next month, you should only use it for one of the tasks and pick other books to read that fit the other tasks you mentioned.
Samantha wrote: "What about books I read after The Way of Kings? For example, I'm going to read The Way of Kings and let's say I use it for first book I rated about 1 star this month. Then I read Dune and I also rate it more than one star. Does it automatically not qualify for above 1 star or could I move books around so they can fit in whatever category they can?"
You can move books around as needed, but again, you can only use one book per task. So, say for example you use The Way of Kings for "Rated above 1 star" and then you use Dune for "First book in a series", then you read Jane Austen's Persuasion, and the only place it will fit would be "Rated above 1 star". You are absolutely allowed to remove The Way of Kings from "Rated above 1 star" and use it in "First book in a series", and use Dune for something else. (Just looking at Dune made me realize that it will fit in another category not listed: A book published on the first of the month in any month! I plan on adding that to the list, so feel free to use it!) Nothing is set in stone about this, so feel free to move around your "book puzzle pieces" as needed!
I hope that answers your questions a bit!
Participants, Make sure you check the first post of the challenge for some clarifications and additional tasks!
Trea wrote: "Samantha wrote: "Question: while looking at this list, there's going to be books that I read next month that will fit multiple categories. For example, I'm going to read The Way of Kings next month..."Thanks Trea! It did help :)
Here is my spotFirst book in a series
Author's First Book
Kindle First Title-Current or Past offerings (Check HERE for a list of the current Kindle First Titles)
First Book on your TBR pile
A book published in January 2017
A book published in 2001
The first book you purchase in this month
Read a book for the first time ICED Under
The first book that is recommended to you
The first book you rated above 1 star this month
A book with the number 1 on the cover or the word One in the title
A book published on the first of the month in any month and year
I saw Alice's joining on my home page and decided I wanted to try this also, so here goes.First book in a series - Killer Caramel Cookies by Patti Benning
Author's First Book
Kindle First Title-Current or Past offerings (Check HERE for a list of the current Kindle First Titles)
First Book on your TBR pile
A book published in January 2017
A book published in 2001
The first book you purchase in this month
Read a book for the first time - A Story to Kill by Lynn Cahoon
The first book that is recommended to you
The first book you rated above 1 star this month
A book with the number 1 on the cover or the word One in the title
A book published on the first of the month in any month and year
By the Numbers - January EditionDuration: 1/1/17 - 1/31/17
First book in a series
- The Invisible Hand: Shakespeare's Moon, ACT I
Author's First Book
- Cinder
Kindle First Title-Current or Past offerings (Check HERE for a list of the current Kindle First Titles)
First Book on your TBR pile
A book published in January 2017
A book published in 2001
The first book you purchase in this month
- And I Darken
Read a book for the first time
- City of Glass
The first book that is recommended to you
- The Archived
The first book you rated above 1 star this month
- Dying for a Living
A book with the number 1 on the cover or the word One in the title
A book published on the first of the month in any month and year
- Damnation Code
By the Numbers January 2017 ChallengeDuration: January 1st to January 31st, 2017
Read: 8/11
First book in a series Fierce & Fabulous 1/17 ★★★
Author's First Book
Kindle First Title-Current or Past offerings (Check HERE for a list of the current Kindle First Titles)
First Book on your TBR pile Thread of Fear 1/27 ★★★★
A book published in January 2017 Cold Secrets 1/28 ★★★★★
A book published in 2001 You Belong to Me 1/30 ★★★★★
The first book you purchase in this month Nuts 1/11 ★★★
Read a book for the first time At Close Range 1/29 ★★★★★
The first book that is recommended to you An Intrepid Trip to Love 1/3 ★★★★
The first book you rated above 1 star this month Devil's Mark 1/4 ★★★★
A book with the number 1 on the cover or the word One in the title
Danielle Gypsy Soul wrote: "By the Numbers January 2017 ChallengeDuration: January 1st to January 31st, 2017
Read: 8/11
First book in a series Fierce & Fabulous 1/17 ★★★
Author's First Book
Kindle First Titl..."
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Books mentioned in this topic
The Shelter of God's Promises: Finding Comfort, Confidence, and Hope During Uncertain Times in God's Unfailing Promises (other topics)No Time Like Forever (other topics)
Winter's Tale (other topics)
The Magnolia Story (other topics)
The Young Elites (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Sheila Walsh (other topics)Marie Lu (other topics)
Karen Marie Moning (other topics)
Zoe York (other topics)
Chip Gaines (other topics)
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This challenge is a celebration of the number of the month. There will be no levels and no page requirements, and the idea is to mix and match among the prompts for as many as your books will fit. However, a book may only be used for one prompt at a time, not multiple prompts! Duration will be from January 1st to January 31st, 2017.
Your challenge is to read as many books as you can that correspond to these listed prompts. If you can come up with additional ones that fit the theme of the month, let us all know! Here are the prompts:
First book in a series
Author's First Book
Kindle First Title-Current or Past offerings (Check HERE for a list of the current Kindle First Titles)
First Book on your TBR pile
A book published in January 2017
A book published in 2001
The first book you purchase in this month
Read a book for the first time
The first book that is recommended to you
The first book you rated at or above 1 star this month
A book with the number 1 on the cover or the word One in the title
A book published on the first of the month in any month and year