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This is a month with upsets in it, so….Read 3 books where the weather plays a significant role in the story—a hurricane is happening, snowstorm, tornadoes etc.
1)
2)
3)
Beware the Ides of March—3 books where a character is Italian, a killer, or is set in Italy
1)
2)
3)
In honour of the Vernal Equinox (or the Autumnal Equinox, depending on where you live) read 2 books where one of the main characters has a tie to the Ocean/water—a sailor, Navy SEAL, Selkie, mermaid, fisherman etc.
1)
2)
And, finally, to honour Mars, the God of War---read 2 books where one of the characters is in the Army, Air Force or Marines. (No sailors for this one, since we have them listed above in #3)
1)
2)










Weather
1. Puppy, Car, and Snow by Amy Lane
2. Unleashing the Storm by Sydney Croft
3. One Stormy Night by Paige Warren
Italian, a killer, or is set in Italy
4-6. Vampire Assassin League Bundle 1 - The Beginning by Jackie Ivie
KNIGHT AFTER NIGHT
BE STILL MY HEART
DEARLY BELOVED
WE ARE GATHERED
Tie to the Ocean/water
7. Into the Wind by Shira Anthony
8. The Merman and the Barbarian Pirate by Kay Berrisford
Army, Air Force or Marines
9. Chasing Sam by Krystal Shannan
10. Old Loyalty, New Love by Mary Calmes

Weather plays a significant role
1. Ill Wind by Rachel Caine
2.
3.
Italian, a killer, or is set in Italy
4.
5.
6.
Tie to the Ocean/water
7.
8.
Army, Air Force or Marines
9.
10.


This is a month with upsets in it, so….Read 3 books where the weather plays a significant role in the story—a hurricane is happening, snowstorm, tornadoes etc.
1)
2)
3)
Beware the Ides of March—3 books where a character is Italian, a killer, or is set in Italy
1) Prudence ---- Gail Carriger
2)
3)
In honour of the Vernal Equinox read 2 books where one of the main characters has a tie to the Ocean/water— Selkie, mermaid
1)
2)
And, finally, to honour Mars, the God of War---read 2 books where one of the characters is in the Army, Air Force or Marines
1)
2)
8/10












10/10 Read Done
This is a month with upsets in it, so….Read 3 books where the weather plays a significant role in the story—a hurricane is happening, snowstorm, tornadoes etc.
Beware the Ides of March—3 books where a character is Italian, a killer, or is set in Italy
In honour of the Vernal Equinox (or the Autumnal Equinox, depending on where you live) read 2 books where one of the main characters has a tie to the Ocean/water—a sailor, Navy SEAL, Selkie, mermaid, fisherman etc.
And, finally, to honour Mars, the God of War---read 2 books where one of the characters is in the Army, Air Force or Marines. (No sailors for this one, since we have them listed above in #3)











This is a month with upsets in it, so….Read 3 books where the weather plays a significant role in the story—a hurricane is happening, snowstorm, tornadoes etc.
1. Cape Storm by Rachel Caine
2.
3.



Beware the Ides of March—3 books where a character is Italian, a killer, or is set in Italy
4.
5.
6.

In honour of the Vernal Equinox (or the Autumnal Equinox, depending on where you live) read 2 books where one of the main characters has a tie to the Ocean/water—a sailor, Navy SEAL, Selkie, mermaid, fisherman etc.
7. The Mermaid's Sister by Carrie Anne Noble
8.

And, finally, to honor Mars, the God of War---read 2 books where one of the characters is in the Army, Air Force or Marines. (No sailors for this one, since we have them listed above in #3)
9. Ashes and Arsenic by SM Reine Currently Reading
10.



This is a month with upsets in it, so….Read 3 books where the weather plays a significant role in the story—a hurricane is happening, snowstorm, tornadoes etc.
1. Storm Front - Jim Butcher
2. Semi-Charmed - Isabel Jordan
3.
Beware the Ides of March—3 books where a character is Italian, a killer, or is set in Italy
4. Chime - Franny Billingsley (3/3)
5. Just One Kiss - Susan Mallery
6.
In honour of the Vernal Equinox (or the Autumnal Equinox, depending on where you live) read 2 books where one of the main characters has a tie to the Ocean/water—a sailor, Navy SEAL, Selkie, mermaid, fisherman etc.
7.
8.
And, finally, to honour Mars, the God of War---read 2 books where one of the characters is in the Army, Air Force or Marines. (No sailors for this one, since we have them listed above in #3)
9. Shelter Mountain - Robyn Carr (3/1)
10. Curtsies & Conspiracies (3/9)
March Reads:







March
0/10
3 books where the weather plays a significant role in the story—a hurricane is happening, snowstorm, tornadoes etc.
1. Moonlight Eyes
2. Storm's Heart
3. Summer Heat
3 books where a character is Italian, a killer, or is set in Italy
4. Honeymoon Bite
5. Sarael's Reading
6. Heart of Obsidian
2 books where one of the main characters has a tie to the Ocean/water—a sailor, Selkie, mermaid, fisherman etc.
7. Atlantis Awakening
8. Atlantis Unleashed
2 books where one of the characters is in the Army, Air Force or Marines. (No sailors for this one, since we have them listed above in #3)
9. Heated Match
10. Blind Faith











2/3
This is a month with upsets in it, so….Read 3 books where the weather plays a significant role in the story:



3/3
Beware the Ides of March—3 books where a character is Italian, a killer, or is set in Italy



2/2
In honour of the Vernal Equinox (or the Autumnal Equinox, depending on where you live) read 2 books where one of the main characters has a tie to the Ocean/water—


2/2
And, finally, to honour Mars, the God of War---read 2 books where one of the characters is in the Army, Air Force or Marines. (No sailors for this one, since we have them listed above in #3)


READ










1) This is a month with upsets in it, so….Read 3 books where the weather plays a significant role in the story—a hurricane is happening, snowstorm, tornadoes etc.
2) Beware the Ides of March—3 books where a character is Italian, a killer, or is set in Italy
3) In honour of the Vernal Equinox (or the Autumnal Equinox, depending on where you live) read 2 books where one of the main characters has a tie to the Ocean/water—a sailor, Navy SEAL, Selkie, mermaid, fisherman etc.
4) And, finally, to honour Mars, the God of War---read 2 books where one of the characters is in the Army, Air Force or Marines. (No sailors for this one, since we have them listed above in #3)

March Challenge
COMPLETED 10/10
This is a month with upsets in it, so….Read 3 books where the weather plays a significant role in the story— a hurricane is happening, snowstorm, tornadoes etc.
1 -
2 -
3 -
So WISH I hadn't read all the Weather Warden series by Rachel Caine C'est la vie!
Beware the Ides of March—3 books where a character is Italian, a killer, or is set in Italy
1 -
2 -
3 -
In honour of the Vernal Equinox (or the Autumnal Equinox, depending on where you live) read 2 books where one of the main characters has a tie to the Ocean/water—a sailor, Navy SEAL, Selkie, mermaid, fisherman etc.
1 -
2 -
And, finally, to honour Mars, the God of War---
1 -
2 -











10/10
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
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10.











0/10 completed
Weather
1. North of Need by Laura Kaye
2. Riding the Storm by Sydney Croft
3. Summer Heat by Jaci Burton
Italian or Assassin's
4. Enslave Me Sweetly by Gena Showalter
5. Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin
6. Assassin's Honor by Monica Burns
Ocean, Water or Sailors
7. Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day
8. The Mighty Hunter by Michelle M. Pillow
Army, Air Force or Marines
9. Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti
10. Immortal Ops by Mandy M. Roth











4/10
3 books where the weather plays a significant role in the story—a hurricane is happening, snowstorm, tornadoes etc.
3 books where a character is Italian, a killer, or is set in Italy
4. Honeymoon Bite
6. Heart of Obsidian
2 books where one of the main characters has a tie to the Ocean/water—a sailor, Selkie, mermaid, fisherman etc.
7. Atlantis Awakening
8. Atlantis Unleashed
2 books where one of the characters is in the Army, Air Force or Marines. (No sailors for this one, since we have them listed above in #3)
9. Heated Match
10. Blind Faith











Weather
1. Puppy, Car, and Snow by Amy Lane
2. Unleashing the Storm by Sydney Croft
3. One Stormy Night by Paige Warren
Italian, a killer, or is set in Italy
4-6. Vampire Assassin League Bundle 1 - The Beginning by Jackie Ivie
KNIGHT AFTER NIGHT
BE STILL MY HEART
DEARLY BELOVED
WE ARE GATHERED
Tie to the Ocean/water
7. Into the Wind by Shira Anthony
8. The Merman and the Barbarian Pirate by Kay Berrisford
Army, Air Force or Marines
9. Chasing Sam by Krystal Shannan
10.
Read


Weather
1. Puppy, Car, and Snow by Amy Lane
2. Unleashing the Storm by Sydney Croft
3. One Stormy Night by Paige Warren
Italian, a killer, or is set in Italy
4-6. Vampire Assassin League Bundle 1 - The Beginning by Jackie Ivie
BE STILL MY HEART
DEARLY BELOVED
WE ARE GATHERED
Tie to the Ocean/water
7. Into the Wind by Shira Anthony
8. The Merman and the Barbarian Pirate by Kay Berrisford
Army, Air Force or Marines
9. Chasing Sam by Krystal Shannan
10.
Read



5/10
3 books where the weather plays a significant role in the story—a hurricane is happening, snowstorm, tornadoes etc.
3 books where a character is Italian, a killer, or is set in Italy
6. Heart of Obsidian
2 books where one of the main characters has a tie to the Ocean/water—a sailor, Selkie, mermaid, fisherman etc.
7. Atlantis Awakening
8. Atlantis Unleashed
2 books where one of the characters is in the Army, Air Force or Marines. (No sailors for this one, since we have them listed above in #3)
9. Heated Match
10. Blind Faith











Weather
1. Puppy, Car, and Snow by Amy Lane
2. Unleashing the Storm by Sydney Croft
3. One Stormy Night by Paige Warren
Italian, a killer, or is set in Italy
4-6. Vampire Assassin League Bundle 1 - The Beginning by Jackie Ivie
DEARLY BELOVED
WE ARE GATHERED
Tie to the Ocean/water
7. Into the Wind by Shira Anthony
8. The Merman and the Barbarian Pirate by Kay Berrisford
Army, Air Force or Marines
9. Chasing Sam by Krystal Shannan
10.
Read



March 2015 Reading Challenge
Duration: 3/1/2015 - 3/31/2015
Progress: 2 out of 10
I. This is a month with upsets in it, so….Read 3 books where the weather plays a significant role in the story—a hurricane is happening, snowstorm, tornadoes etc.
1.
2.
3.
II. Beware the Ides of March—3 books where a character is Italian, a killer, or is set in Italy
4. White Night by Jim Butcher - **** - 3/3/2015
5. Small Favor by Jim Butcher - ***** - 3/4/2015
6.
III. In honour of the Vernal Equinox (or the Autumnal Equinox, depending on where you live) read 2 books where one of the main characters has a tie to the Ocean/water—a sailor, Navy SEAL, Selkie, mermaid, fisherman etc.
7.
8.
IV. And, finally, to honour Mars, the God of War---read 2 books where one of the characters is in the Army, Air Force or Marines. (No sailors for this one, since we have them listed above in #3)
9. Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti - **** - 3/29/2015 - 384 Pages
10. Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews - ***** - 4/1/2015





6/10
3 books where the weather plays a significant role in the story—a hurricane is happening, snowstorm, tornadoes etc.
3 books where a character is Italian, a killer, or is set in Italy
6. Heart of Obsidian
2 books where one of the main characters has a tie to the Ocean/water—a sailor, Selkie, mermaid, fisherman etc.
7. Atlantis Awakening
8. Atlantis Unleashed
2 books where one of the characters is in the Army, Air Force or Marines. (No sailors for this one, since we have them listed above in #3)
10. Blind Faith











Weather
1. Puppy, Car, and Snow by Amy Lane
2. Unleashing the Storm by Sydney Croft
3. One Stormy Night by Paige Warren
Italian, a killer, or is set in Italy
4-6. Vampire Assassin League Bundle 1 - The Beginning by Jackie Ivie
DEARLY BELOVED
WE ARE GATHERED
Tie to the Ocean/water
7. Into the Wind by Shira Anthony
8. The Merman and the Barbarian Pirate by Kay Berrisford
Army, Air Force or Marines
9. Chasing Sam by Krystal Shannan
10.
Read




7/10
3 books where the weather plays a significant role in the story—a hurricane is happening, snowstorm, tornadoes etc.
3 books where a character is Italian, a killer, or is set in Italy
6. Heart of Obsidian
2 books where one of the main characters has a tie to the Ocean/water—a sailor, Selkie, mermaid, fisherman etc.
8. Atlantis Unleashed
2 books where one of the characters is in the Army, Air Force or Marines. (No sailors for this one, since we have them listed above in #3)
10. Blind Faith











Weather
1. Puppy, Car, and Snow by Amy Lane
2. Unleashing the Storm by Sydney Croft
3. One Stormy Night by Paige Warren
Italian, a killer, or is set in Italy
4-6. Vampire Assassin League Bundle 1 - The Beginning by Jackie Ivie
WE ARE GATHERED
Tie to the Ocean/water
7. Into the Wind by Shira Anthony
8. The Merman and the Barbarian Pirate by Kay Berrisford
Army, Air Force or Marines
9. Chasing Sam by Krystal Shannan
10.
Read





Weather
1. Rain and heat: The Great Gatsby 3/30/15
2.
3.
Beware the Ides of March
1. Killer: Bound by Flames 3/1/15
2. Killer: Private India 3/4/15
3. Killer: Murder at the Vicarage 3/6/15
Vernal Equinox
1.
2.
Mars, the God of War
1.
2.

8/10
3 books where the weather plays a significant role in the story—a hurricane is happening, snowstorm, tornadoes etc.
3 books where a character is Italian, a killer, or is set in Italy
6. Heart of Obsidian
2 books where one of the main characters has a tie to the Ocean/water—a sailor, Selkie, mermaid, fisherman etc.
2 books where one of the characters is in the Army, Air Force or Marines. (No sailors for this one, since we have them listed above in #3)
10. Blind Faith











This is a month with upsets in it, so….Read 3 books where the weather plays a significant role in the story—a hurricane is happening, snowstorm, tornadoes etc.
1.
2.
3.



Beware the Ides of March—3 books where a character is Italian, a killer, or is set in Italy
4.
5.
6.

In honour of the Vernal Equinox (or the Autumnal Equinox, depending on where you live) read 2 books where one of the main characters has a tie to the Ocean/water—a sailor, Navy SEAL, Selkie, mermaid, fisherman etc.
7. The Mermaid's Sister by Carrie Anne Noble
8.

And, finally, to honor Mars, the God of War---read 2 books where one of the characters is in the Army, Air Force or Marines. (No sailors for this one, since we have them listed above in #3)
9.
10.



Weather
1. Puppy, Car, and Snow by Amy Lane
2. Unleashing the Storm by Sydney Croft
3. One Stormy Night by Paige Warren
Italian, a killer, or is set in Italy
4-6.
Tie to the Ocean/water
7. Into the Wind by Shira Anthony
8. The Merman and the Barbarian Pirate by Kay Berrisford
Army, Air Force or Marines
9. Chasing Sam by Krystal Shannan
10.
Read





9/10
3 books where the weather plays a significant role in the story—a hurricane is happening, snowstorm, tornadoes etc.
3 books where a character is Italian, a killer, or is set in Italy
6. Heart of Obsidian
2 books where one of the main characters has a tie to the Ocean/water—a sailor, Selkie, mermaid, fisherman etc.
2 books where one of the characters is in the Army, Air Force or Marines. (No sailors for this one, since we have them listed above in #3)











Weather
1. Puppy, Car, and Snow by Amy Lane
2. Unleashing the Storm by Sydney Croft
3.
Italian, a killer, or is set in Italy
4-6.
Tie to the Ocean/water
7. Into the Wind by Shira Anthony
8. The Merman and the Barbarian Pirate by Kay Berrisford
Army, Air Force or Marines
9. Chasing Sam by Krystal Shannan
10.
Read






This is a month with upsets in it, so….Read 3 books where the weather plays a significant role in the story—a hurricane is happening, snowstorm, tornadoes etc.
1)
2)
3)
Beware the Ides of March—3 books where a character is Italian, a killer, or is set in Italy
1)
2)
3)
In honour of the Vernal Equinox (or the Autumnal Equinox, depending on where you live) read 2 books where one of the main characters has a tie to the Ocean/water—a sailor, Navy SEAL, Selkie, mermaid, fisherman etc.
1)
2)
And, finally, to honour Mars, the God of War---read 2 books where one of the characters is in the Army, Air Force or Marines. (No sailors for this one, since we have them listed above in #3)
1)
2)









10/10. All done!
3 books where the weather plays a significant role in the story—a hurricane is happening, snowstorm, tornadoes etc.
3 books where a character is Italian, a killer, or is set in Italy
2 books where one of the main characters has a tie to the Ocean/water—a sailor, Selkie, mermaid, fisherman etc.
2 books where one of the characters is in the Army, Air Force or Marines. (No sailors for this one, since we have them listed above in #3)











10/10 Completed
1) This is a month with upsets in it, so….Read 3 books where the weather plays a significant role in the story—a hurricane is happening, snowstorm, tornadoes etc.
1.
2.
3.
2) Beware the Ides of March—3 books where a character is Italian, a killer, or is set in Italy
4.
5.
6.
3) In honour of the Vernal Equinox (or the Autumnal Equinox, depending on where you live) read 2 books where one of the main characters has a tie to the Ocean/water—a sailor, Navy SEAL, Selkie, mermaid, fisherman etc.
7.
8.
4) And, finally, to honour Mars, the God of War---read 2 books where one of the characters is in the Army, Air Force or Marines. (No sailors for this one, since we have them listed above in #3)
9.
10.











This is a month with upsets in it, so….Read 3 books where the weather plays a significant role in the story—a hurricane is happening, snowstorm, tornadoes etc.
1.
2.
3.



Beware the Ides of March—3 books where a character is Italian, a killer, or is set in Italy
4.
5.
6.

In honour of the Vernal Equinox (or the Autumnal Equinox, depending on where you live) read 2 books where one of the main characters has a tie to the Ocean/water—a sailor, Navy SEAL, Selkie, mermaid, fisherman etc.
7.
8.

And, finally, to honor Mars, the God of War---read 2 books where one of the characters is in the Army, Air Force or Marines. (No sailors for this one, since we have them listed above in #3)
9.
10.


Books mentioned in this topic
Magic Breaks (other topics)Forgotten Sins (other topics)
Cape Storm (other topics)
The Mermaid's Sister (other topics)
Conspiracies (other topics)
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March
1) This is a month with upsets in it, so….Read 3 books where the weather plays a significant role in the story—a hurricane is happening, snowstorm, tornadoes etc.
2) Beware the Ides of March—3 books where a character is Italian, a killer, or is set in Italy
3) In honour of the Vernal Equinox (or the Autumnal Equinox, depending on where you live) read 2 books where one of the main characters has a tie to the Ocean/water—a sailor, Navy SEAL, Selkie, mermaid, fisherman etc.
4) And, finally, to honour Mars, the God of War---read 2 books where one of the characters is in the Army, Air Force or Marines. (No sailors for this one, since we have them listed above in #3)