September 2009 Reading Challenge

[Kelly]

Amanda wrote: "Hi all, I would love to participate in this but only have two GR friends. Help, please? Many thanks! :)"

I'll be your friend! And I have alot of books to choose from

[Kelly]

If anyone needs a friend, look me up and add me to your list :)

[Mel W]

Cool challenge idea, Yz :) I'm in, will start making my list :)

Feel free to send me friend invites - I've sent out quite a few already but I've hit my daily limit :)

[DarkHeart "Vehngeance"]

After taking August off from challenges, I'm ready to jump back in. So, here's my proposed list.

1. Haunted by Kelley Armstrong (Lu)
2. Witch Fire by Anya Bast (Adrienne)
3. The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason (Tricia)
4. Valiant by Holly Black (Shanon)
5. Touch the Dark by Karen Chance (Lenore)
6. Wanderlust by Ann Aguirre (Shazzy)
7. Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs (Sarah)
8. Night Game by Christine Feehan (Judi)
9. Night Lost by Lynn Viehl (Uniquely Moi)

[Karyn]

Here's mine. Took a bit of searching, but i did add a lot of books to my tbr pile this way.

1 - The Smoke Thief by Shana Abé (Eastofoz)
2 - Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs (Vanessa)
3 - Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong (Chellie)
4 - Broken by Kelley Armstrong (Sheree)
5 - Shadow Game by Christine Feehan (Alaine)
6 - The Awakening by Christine Feehan (Mel)
7 - Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause (Danielle)
8 - Caressed by Ice by Nalini Singh (Katie)
9 - Storm Born by Richelle Mead (Shay)

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[Sandy]

Thanks for all the friend requests. Here's my list - subject to change of course.

1. The Devil's Due (Lenore)
2. Blood and Chocolate (Lucy)
3. Kiss of Crimson (Nita)
4. Eve of Darkness (Amber)
5. Some Girls Bite (Michelle)
6. Walking Dead (Michelle M)
7. Undead and Unwelcome (Lady Ozma)
8. Matters of the Blood (Looloo)
9. Obsidian Prey (Yz)

[Felicity]

Thanks for all the adds.Now i can participate in the challenge.

1.Sherrilyn Kenyon-Dance With The Devil(Wendy)09/03/09
2.Amanda Ashley-Night's Master(Barbara S)
3.Christina Dodd-Scent of Darkness(Michelle)
4.J.R. Ward-Lover Avenged(Stephanie)
5.Nora Roberts-Blood Brothers(Shazzy)
6.Lynn Viehl-If Angels Burn(Mel)
7.C.E. Murphy-Coyote Dreams(Sandy)
8.Nora Roberts-The Pagan Stone(Chris)
9.Stephanie Meyer-New Moon(Josie)

Finished one

[Jessica]

Thank you to all my new friends can't wait to raid your bookshelves!

[Yz the Whyz]

Jessica wrote: "Thank you to all my new friends can't wait to raid your bookshelves!"

That's the idea...Poaching time!...LOL!

[Ann aka Iftcan]

Ok, I'm thinking about changing my list already. :o) I'm having a really HARD time keeping my paws off the Alpha and Omega book.

But I will keep resisting as long as I can--its only another 6 days til I can read it.

Ann in VA who is hanging onto her resolve to not read the werewolf book yet.

[Jessica]

Ann wrote: "Ok, I'm thinking about changing my list already. :o) I'm having a really HARD time keeping my paws off the Alpha and Omega book.

But I will keep resisting as long as I can--its only another ..."

You have more control than me I read the Alpha and Omega book last night I couldn't wait!

[DarkHeart "Vehngeance"]

I'm forced to resist - my copy hasn't even shipped yet. =(

[Brandy *Ahviel*]

I have started mine and so far I am liking it

[LooLoo]

Hunting Ground was waiting on my porch when I got home today. I love Amazon's two day shipping.

I knew not to list for the Sept. challenge because I won't be able to wait that long to read it.

[Ann aka Iftcan]

Hey, I too love that 2 day shipping. I keep my "subscription" up on Amazon for it. (If you shop at Amazon a lot, they give you what is effectively your own UPS account, you pay a set amount per year, then all of your purchases are 2 days. And yeah, I buy a LOT of books from them. Also the odd DVD and occassionaly other item. But mostly I use it to feed my book addiction.

And--speaking of book addictions. Today was the last day of the book sale at my local library branch. Everything they had left was 5cents a book or $1 a bag. I went in and got a bag full today. They do this sale a couple of times a year--then, once a year they have a big huge sale down at the "main" branch (downtown, no parking, lots of people, its a major scrum) and for that one they must have 25 to 50k books. Maybe even more than that. Its usually scattered over all 3 floors of the library, and you can spend hours and hours and hours scouring the tables, boxes, bags and piles of books.

[Sandy]

Ann wrote: "Hey, I too love that 2 day shipping. I keep my "subscription" up on Amazon for it. (If you shop at Amazon a lot, they give you what is effectively your own UPS account, you pay a set amount per y..."

Sounds like fun. I wish my library did that.

[Wendy]

The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter from Felicity
Vampires Are Foreverby Lynsay Sands from Jael
Awaken Me Darklyby Gena Showalter from Shawna
Single White Vampireby Lynsay Sands from Holly
Pride and Prejudice and ZombiesSeth Grahame-Smith, Jane Austen from Tosca
The Vampire's SecretBy Raven Hart from Cindy G
The Eternal HighlanderBy Hannah Howell&Lynsay Sands from Dreamer
City of Bonesby Cassandra Clare from Tm
Nightkeepersby Jessica Andersen from Alathea

[Shanna]

I like this challenge. Nice and easy. Plus its a great way for people to make new friends on Goodreads!

[Martina the Book Fairy]

I think I'm gonna have to sit this one out. I just had the baby (his name is Alex, btw) on the 19th and have found that I'm reading a LOT less right now.

Hopefully by next month I'll be more settled into the routine and can join back up again.

[Yz the Whyz]

Congratulations on the baby, Martina.

No worries...the challenges will be here when you are ready.

You take care of yourself and the little one.

[The Flooze]

Congrats, Martina!

[Lucy]

Thanks to all my new friends! Your shelves had a lot of great books to choose from. Here's my list:

1.Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (Kristel)
2.Blood Promise by Richelle Mead (Josie)
3.Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater (Alethea)
4.The Host by Stephenie Meyer (FlibBityFLooB)
5.Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead (Michelle M)
6.Feast of Fools by Rachel Caine (Jan)
7.City of Bones by Cassandra Clare (Amber)
8.Stray by Rachel Vincent (Yz)
9.Guilty Pleasures by LK Hamilton (Kelly)
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[Chris]

I have jumped right into this one, adding friends left and right. Thanks everyone. :)

My list:
1. Poison Study - Snyder (Yz's list)
2. Angel's Blood - Singh (Jennie's list)
3. Darkest Night - Showalter (Michelle's list)
4. Magic Bites - Andrews (Melissa's list)
5. Smoke Thief - Abé (BJ Rose's list)
6. Grimspace - Aguirre (Amber's list)
7. Halfway to the Grave - Frost (Flib's list)
8. Succubus Blues - Mead (Josie's list)
9. Dead Until Dark - Harris (Ann's list)

I had Blood Noir on the list but I couldn't resist starting it (and it's a library book.)

I have (or ordered from paperbackswap.com) 6 of the books, and am getting the other 3 from the library. Do you all own the books you are reading?

(Excuse me if we should discuss this elsewhere. And point me in the right direction. LOL)

Chris

[Nita]

It was fun looking through everyone's books and picking out what I want to read. Here is my list.

1. BrandyS - Midnight Sins
2. BJ Rose - Mind Game
3. Amber - The Forest of Hands and Teeth
4. FlibBityFLooB - Undead and Unemployed
5. Michelle M - Fire Study
6. Michelle - Dreamfever
7. Kyle - Frostbite (Vampire Academy, #2)
8. Sarah - The Iron Hunt
9. Melissa - As Shadows Fade

[Vicci]

Oh! That's what I get for being a lurker! I have one friend... I need help too (:

[Shanna]

1. The Fellowship of the Ring-Silvia
2. Evermore-Sarahsunshine 9/8
3. The Secret Garden-Swati
4. 13 little blue envelopes-Tina
5. Little women-Linda Grace
6. Chosen-Jessia 9/11
7. The Boys next door-Stephanie Su 9/2
8. Invitation Only- Tiffany 9/5
9. My soul to take-Amanda

[Michelle]

Ann wrote: "Hey, I too love that 2 day shipping. I keep my "subscription" up on Amazon for it. (If you shop at Amazon a lot, they give you what is effectively your own UPS account, you pay a set amount per y..."


RE: the 2 day shipping at Amazon.... Are you talking about the $79/yr plan that they have? I buy a lot of new and used books in stores and online, and I'm starting to think it'd worth the $79 seeing as I get so impatient waiting the 3-5 business days. I also heard that when you sign up for the two shipping that you can get overnight shipping for only $3.99. I'm definitely going to look into that. Anyway, I just wish Sept. 1st would just hurry up and get here.

Michelle in TN

[Valerie]

I'm gonna try this one.

Hidden Currents (Staci)
White Witch, Black Curse (Misty)
Sea Witch(Stephanie)
Dancing With Werewolves (Ladystyx)
Dark Magic(Denise)
Dark Protector(Barbara)read 9-4
Storm Born(Amy)
Becoming, The(Tammy)
Queen of Dragons(Jeanette)

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Okay so I am new to the group, but not to GR. This looks like an awesome challenge and I will post a list shortly! :) I look forward to discussing books here and participating in the monthly challenges.

[Yz the Whyz]

Linda Grace wrote: "Okay so I am new to the group, but not to GR. This looks like an awesome challenge and I will post a list shortly! :) I look forward to discussing books here and participating in the monthly chal..."


Welcome to the group and to the challenge. I remember you playing with my BDB quotes in the BDB group.

[[deleted user]]

Hehe yeah! I like games. Good to see you again Yz. :) I look forward to the challenge this month and the ones to come.

[[deleted user]]

Here is my list:

1. Jo- Blue Moon
2. Kandice- The First Man in Rome
3. Jenna- The Host
4. April- Rebel Angels
5. Misty- The Sweet Far Thing
6. Jess- Something Borrowed
7. Jennifer- Girl With a Pearl Earring
8. Alethea- The Girls from Ames A Story of Women and Friendship
9. Kristen- A Northern Light

[Evangeline]

Okay, so I am finally done picking books from friends... It was tough to choose! I needed some new series' to start and this was a good way to do it! Here's my list:

Ill Wind by Rachel Caine (Shanon)
The Devil You Know by Mike Carey (the Discriminating Fangirl)
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh (new_user)
Practical Demonkeeping by Christopher Moore (Michelle M.)
Heat Stroke by Rachel Caine (Kathryn)
The Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance (stephanie)
Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning (Mistress)
Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning (Yz)
Chill Factor by Rachel Caine (Valerie)

[I ♥ Bookie Nookie (bookienookiereviews.blogspot.com)]

Most of my friends don't have any books on the shelves*%?? So I sent a few friend requests to the new users who posted that they were in need of "friends"--looks like I am too!

Here is what I have so far:

Ashes of Midnight (Samantha)
Tasting Fear (Texndahlin)
Addicted by Charlotte Featherstone (Brandy S)
Magic Study (Jessica)
Slave to Sensation-Psy-Changling #1 (Stephanie Julian)

[Jessica]

1. Vampire Academy - Nita
2. The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #2) - Michelle M.
3. The Hunger Games- Amber
4. Elijah- Wendy
5. The Princess Bride- Shazzy
6. The Sea of Monsters - Angee
7. Circus of the Damned (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #3) - Yz
8. Damien - Looloo
9. 1984. 2 CDs. - BrandyS

Here is my list if I don't change it like I know I will

[Mel W]

My list, subject to change :)

1. Deadly Game by Christine Feehan - Yz
2. Mona Lisa Blossoming by Sunny - BrandyS
3. Predatory Game by Christine Feehan - Angie
4. Midnight Awakening by Lara Adrian - Jan
5. Scent of Darkness by Christina Dodd - Looloo
6. Bitten by Kelley Armstrong - K
7. Lover Eternal by JR Ward - DarkHeart
8. Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost - Ann
9. Carolina Moon by Nora Roberts - Michelle

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[Vicci]

well! Now i can get by with a little help from my friends!
Thanks to all!!!

[I ♥ Bookie Nookie (bookienookiereviews.blogspot.com)]

My list could possibly change too!

1. Swallowing Darkness (Meredith Gentry, #7) (Vicci)
2. Ashes of Midnight (Samantha)
3. Fae Fever (Jennie)
4. Halfway to the Grave (Ann)
5. Addicted--cant find in links (Brandi S)
6. Tasting Fear (Texndahlin)
7. Slave to Sensation (Stephanie Julian)
8. Magic Study (Jessica)
9. The Darkest Night (Amy)

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[Lori]

I'm happy to befriend anyone who needs more friends. My bookshelves have a very eclectic mix of Urban Fantasy, PNR, M/M Romance and Erotica. Feel free to send me a request.

[Lori]

Here's my list...




1. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot by Selah March - JenMcJ

2. Custom Ride by K.A. Mitchell - Kassa

3. Merge by Chris Owen - Daisiemae

4. The Center of Earth and Sky by Sean Michael - Akm Miles

5. Under My Skin by M.L. Rhodes - Tangerine_haze

6. Bent by Sean Michael - Lily

7. Entanglements by Fae Sutherland, Marguerite Labbe - Nichem

8. The Curtis Reincarnation by Zathyn Priest - Rossy

9. Sunshine, Sex and Sunflowers by Carol Lynne - Tasha

10. Roughhousing by Laura Baumbach - Ashley

[Barbara ★]

I've been having a hard time meeting these challenges but it certainly hasn't stopped me from trying to fit what I'm reading into each category. So here goes nothing.

1. Wicked is the Night by Catherine Mulvany (Holly) 9/7
2. A Stranger's Touch by Cait London (Tammy) 9/3
3. Son of the Morning by Linda Howard (Dreamer)) 9/3
4. Raven's Strike by Patricia Briggs (Valerie) 9/1
5. Marked by Passion by Kate Perry (Amanda) DNF 9/18
6. Captive Of The Beast by Lisa Renee Jones (Stacie) 9/22
7. Graceling by Kristin Cashore (Amanda H) 9/15
8. Lady & the Vamp by Michelle Rowen (Josie) 9/21
9. Death's Daughter by Amber Benson (Ann) 9/28


9/9 COMPLETED

[Shannon]

I'm up for the challenge, but like some of you, I am lacking in the friends department. I sent some invites, and would love to meet some more people to commune with about books! Thanks!

[Ann aka Iftcan]

Michelle--yes, the $79 a year is what I was referring to. I KNOW I get more than my money's worth from that service. And I'm way too impatient to wait up to 5 days to get my books. Plus, if I pre-order my books, I can usually get them the day that they are released, depending on which Amazon depot they are coming from, since they put them into the mail the day before the release, since they know I won't get it that day.

The vendors (i.e. non-Amazon direct) don't count for the 2 day. But since I tend to order most of my books directly from Amazon, it doesn't bother me too much.

Chris--what we do about our books tends to vary from person to person--and even from month to month. Some people own all their books, some use library only, some use a mix (that's me) and of course, we ALL have been known to sit stroking a brand new release, waiting on the first of the month so we can devour it. :o) Oh, and I almost forgot--some of us use the audio books too.

Ann in VA

[Shannon]

Thank you all sooo much for being my friends! You guys have great books on your shelves to read, and I have chosen my list for the September Challenge.

1. Bitten by Kelley Armstrong (Paige)
2. Elizabeth's Wolf by Lora Leigh (Stephanie) --Read
3. The Man Within by Lora Leigh (Carla) --Read
4. Elijah by Jacquelyn Frank (Looloo) --Read
5. The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter (Felicity)
6. Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (Ann)
7. Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Tonya) --Read
8. Scent of Darkness by Christina Dodd (YZ) -- Read
9. Shakespeare's Landlord by Charlaine Harris (Melissa) --Read

Also Read this Month:

Bite by MaryJanice Davidson, Laurell K. Hamilton, Charlaine Harris, Angela Knight, Vickie Taylor
Kiss of Heat By Lora Leigh
Soul Deep By Lora Leigh
Damien By Jacquelyn Frank
Must Love Hellhounds By Ilona Andrews, Meljean Brook, Charlaine Harris, Nalini Singh
The Breed Next Door (E-Book) by Lora Leigh

[Yz the Whyz]

I don't think I'll complete this challenge, since I will be busy, but I still decided to pick out my choices.

Here is my list:

PNR September Challenge List
(Reading with Friends Challenge)

1. Skin Trade by Laurell K. Hamilton (Jess)
2. Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder (Kelley Anne)
3. Damsel Under Stress A Novel by Shanna Swendson (Gail)
4. Just One Sip by Katie MacAlister (Ann)
5. Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh (Shawna)
6. Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione (Kenjii)
7. Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs (Lori)
8. Succubus On Top by Richelle Mead (Jan)
9. Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong (Sheree)

[The Flooze]

I loved those Shanna Swendson books! So cute!

[BJ Rose]

Finally got my list done - I've been having too much fun going through everyone's bookshelves!

1. Dina: Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb
2. Melissab: Rapture in Deathby J.D. Robb OR Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward
3. Nita: The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
4. Holly: The Magical Christmas Cat anthology
5.Texndahlin: Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan
6. Hms: Dark Possession by Christine Feehan
7. Danielle: Artemis Fowl The Time Paradox by Eoin Colfer
8. Verity: The Dream Thief by Shana Abe
9. Josie: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl

[Yz the Whyz]

Michelle M. wrote: "I loved those Shanna Swendson books! So cute!"

Leftover chick-lit book from August challenge. Thought I might as well see if I can read it for September...LOL

[Amelia]

Michelle! I better be seeing Dark Lover on your list! lol

Ok ... I have NO idea how I am going to do this with school. Just this upcoming week alone I have 2 quizzes, 2 packets of worksheets, a 300 word paper, and a poem presentation due! D:

BUT I love a good book challenge! lol

1-Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris (Stav)
2-Moon Called by Patricia Briggs (Mel)
3-Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells (Melodie)
4-Vampires Are Forever by Lynsay Sans (Jess)
5-Vampire Interrupted by Lynsay Sans (Michelle M)
6-Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr (Samantha)
7-Beyond The Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning (Kelly-Anne)
8-Halfway To The Grave by Jeaniene Frost (Jan)
9-Kiss Of Midnight by Lara Adrian (DarkHeart)

[Shannon]

Amelia wrote: "Ok ... I have NO idea how I am going to do this with school. Just this upcoming week alone I have 2 quizzes, 2 packets of worksheets, a 300 word paper, and a poem presentation due! D:"

What school do you go to that's already started?