November 2009 Reading Challenge

[Michelle]

Lara wrote: "Ok, so since I'm new to goodreads I decided to give a challenge a go. It sounds like fun... but as I put my list together I wondered if someone could explain how you guys type in the titles as link..."

Hey Lara. When you are posting, you should see a highlighted link right above the comment box that says, "add book/ author". Just click there, type in the book title or author's name. Then at the bottom I believe you will see add title and add bookcover. Just click on which ever one you want. I hope that helps :)

Michelle in TN

[Tara]

Hi Lara! Welcome!

Also if you click on some html is okay, it will show you how do things light strike thru, bold and italics which may come in handy too!

[Debbie]

Wow, what a great idea, now I just have to organize my thoughts enough to do it. I think I can, I think I can.

[Tara]

LOL! It was really overwhelming for me at first. I spent hours trying to figure it all out!

[Michelle]

I'm in! took me a while to sort through the characters...

1. A/B - Anna - Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs
2. C/D/E - Elena - Shadow touch by Marjorie.M. Liu
3. F/G/H - Harper - Grave Sight by Charlaine Harris
4. I/J/K - Kerrigan - Sword of Darkness by Sherrilyn Kenyon
5. L/M/N - Nemesis - Born of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
6. O/P/Q - Orchid - Orchid by Jayne Castle
7. R/S/T - Syn - Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon
8. U/V/W - Luna Wilder - Night Life by Caitlin Kittredge
9. X/Y/Z - Zoey - Untamed by PC Cast

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[Lucy]

I'm in- list is subject to change of course...

1. A/B Destined for an Early Grave-Bones
2. C/D/E Shadowland- Damen & Ever
3. F/G/H Succubus On Top- Georgina
4. I/J/K The Hunger Games-Katniss
5. L/M/N The Forest of Hands and Teeth-Mary
6. O/P/Q Catching Fire -Peeta
7. R/S/T Succubus Dreams -Seth
8. U/V/W Storm Born -Wil
9. X/Y/Z Tempted- Zoey

[FlibBityFLooB]

Yay, Lucy! Hunger Games and Catching Fire!!!! :) hehe. I *LOVE* those ;)

[Laura Lulu]

Me too--awesome books. I also really liked Forest of Hands & Teeth. Lucy, you have a good month of reading. :)

[Lucy]

Laura wrote: "Me too--awesome books. I also really liked Forest of Hands & Teeth. Lucy, you have a good month of reading. :)"

FlibBityFLooB wrote: "Yay, Lucy! Hunger Games and Catching Fire!!!! :) hehe. I *LOVE* those ;)"

Thanks Laura and Flib! I finally got Catching Fire from the library. And I can't wait to read them- they come highly recommended! :)

[Jennie]

Ugh! I had to change my list. For some reason my library doesn't have Crux or Beyond the Pale. It's sad, this is the first time they have ever failed me. :(

1. A/B = A lec Lambert, Pitch Black by Leslie Parrish
2. C/D/E = C ullen, Devil of the Highlands by Lynsay Sands
3. F/G/H = G ina Red Santiago, Red by Jordan Summers
4. I/J/K = J oanna Archer, The Scent of Shadows The First Sign of the Zodiac by Vicki Pettersson
5. L/M/N = L annes Hannelore, The Wild Road by Marjorie M. Liu
6. O/P/Q = P aul Hamilton, Hell's Belles by Jackie Kessler
7. R/S/T = S eth Mortensen, Succubus Dreams by Richelle Mead
8. U/V/W = V alerius Magnus, Seize the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
9. X/Y/Z = Lily Y u, Blood Lines by Eileen Wilks

[RogueHireling]

This one was harder than I expected, mainly due to the fact that I wanted to read unknown books, yet had to find out character names. Just took me longer then previous months. =)

A/B: Gamer Girl Allora
C/D/E: Halfway to the Grave Cat Crawfield
F/G/H: Into the Wild Firepaw
I/J/K: Cast in Shadow Kaylin
L/M/N: Goddess of Spring Lina
O/P/Q: Stolen Phedre
R/S/T: Moon Called Mercy Thompson
U/V/W: Black Sun Rising Damien Vryce
X/Y/Z: Magic Study Yelena

[Melinda]

Tentative List:


1. A/B: Joanne Baldwin; Ill Wind by Rachel Caine
2. C/D/E:
3. F/G/H: Felix Gomez; The Nymphos of Rocky Flats by Mario Acevedo
4. I/J/K: Fang; Bad Moon Rising by Sherrilyn Kenyon
5. L/M/N: Garnet Lacey; Dead if I Do by Tate Hallaway
6. O/P/Q
7. R/S/T
8. U/V/W
9. X/Y/Z

[LooLoo]

I'm sure I will make changes as I go. I'm not sure how many of the Sparks books I can read but I'd like to finish that series.

1. A/B - Jesse Bellamy, Shadowlight A Novel of the Kyndred
2. C/D/E - Toni Davis, All I Want for Christmas Is a Vampire
3. F/G/H - Giacomo di Venzia, Secret Life of a Vampire
4. I/J/K - Jesse St. James, Spell of the Highlander
5. L/M/N - Elena Michaels, Bitten
6. O/P/Q - Jaz Parks, Once Bitten, Twice Shy
7. R/S/T - Betsy Taylor, Undead and Unappreciated
8. U/V/W Vanda Barowski, Forbidden Nights With a Vampire
9. X/Y/Z - Jane Yellowrock, Skinwalker

[Sandra]

Since I want to finish reading the Sookie Stackhouse Series I’ve tried to put in some of my favourite characters from the books and show.
I couldn’t figure anything out for x/y/z.
They of course are all written by Charlaine Harris

1. A/B = Bill Compton – Club Dead
2. C/D/E = Eric Northman – All Together Dead
3. F/G/H = Gran – Dead Until Dark
4. I/J/K = Jason Stackhouse – Dead to the World
5. L/M/N = Sam Merlotte – Dead as a Doornail
6. O/P/Q = Pam – Living Dead in Dallas
7. R/S/T = Sookie Stackhouse– Definitely Dead
8. U/V/W = Were Alcide – From Dead to Worse
9. X/Y/Z = ??? - Dead and Gone

[Ann aka Iftcan]

wait for me, wait for me. :o) I'm back and definately signing up for this. I am skipping reading everyone's posts (sorry but 115 is just too many, plus all the OTHER posts on the group. I think I did a quick count and it was over 2k posts to read.) I don't have any idea on what I'll use yet, but I'm in.

Ann in VA

[Nancey]

Ok, I have never done a challenge before so I am kinda new to this. Here is my list still looking for something for #'s 6 and 8

A/B Alexia,Souless Gail Carriger
C/D/E Ever, Shadowland Alyson Noel
F/G/H Nora Grey, Hush Hush Becca Fitzpatrick
I/J/K Kaitlyn Fairchild, Darkvisions L.J Smith
L/M/N Aisling McConaughey,Ghostland Jory Strong
O/P/Q
R/S/T Schuyler,Van Alen Legacy Melissa De La Cruz
U/V/W
X/Y/Z Zoey Redbird,Tempted P.C Cast

Well let's see how this goes..

[Nancey]

Also, since I am new to this do I need to post when I am done with a book?
Thanks for the help

[Tara]

Hi Nancey!

This is only my second challenge, but if you go back and look at the October challenge it will give you an idea of what people do. After each book you re-post your list and strike out what you read. (it makes it easier for Mel W. to track and she always reminds us of that with the updates.) A lot of people also either rate the book are write a review.

Good Luck!

[The Flooze]

Yay, another one for Soulless!

Nancey, you can update periodically so that the moderators can add you in to the group progress reports. Take a look at the October challenge thread and you'll see how people update their posts, crossing out what they've read so far, giving the number of books (ex: read 3/9), and sometimes listing brief comments.

Welcome!

[Valorie]

Ok, this is my first challenge, so here goes....

1. A/B: Alessandro, Ravenous
2. C/D/E: Calliope Reaper Jones, Death's Daughter
3. F/G/H: Faith Weston, Master Of Wolves
4. I/J/K: Jacob "The Enforcer", Jacob
5. L/M/N: Michael Morrison, Coyote Dreams
6. O/P/Q: Quinn, Bound To Shadows
7. R/S/T: Rule Turner, Night Season
8. U/V/W: Valerie, Devil Inside
9. X/Y/Z: Zane, Tainted

[Nancey]

Thank you for the help Michelle M and Tara. I cant wait to read Soulless. It sounds kinda different and since my normal is to read a book a day I need different. I like series books so that will work out too.

[Mel]

I'm in too. Although I don't think I'll be able to finish it as I'm still not done with October's challenge. And my copy of Lover Avenged will probably arrive too late. But anyway, here goes nothing:

1. A/B Alexia Tarabotti in Soulless by Gail Carriger
2. C/D/E Eugenie Markham in Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead
3. F/G/H Holly Ashwin in Dark Desires after Dusk by Kresley Cole
4. I/J/K Jamie Fraser in Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
5. L/M/N Neomi Laress in Dark Needs at Night’s Edge by Kresley Cole
6. O/P/Q Pritkin in Touch the Dark by Karen Chance (re-read)
7. R/S/T Sanders, Faythe in Stray by Rachel Vincent
8. U/V/W Vin diPietro in Covet by JR Ward
9. X/Y/Z Xhex in Lover Avenged by JR Ward

[Lauren]

Ok, my tentative list for November :)

0/9 read

1. A/B: Bones; Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
2. C/D/E: Elena Michaels;Bitten by Kelley Armstrong
3. F/G/H: Hauptman, Adam; Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
4. I/J/K: Kitty Norville; Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn
5. L/M/N: Marx, Karma; Ghost of a Chance by Kate Marsh
6. O/P/Q: Parks, Jaz; Another One Bites the Dust by Jennifer Rardin
7. R/S/T: Sookie Stackhouse; Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris
8. U/V/W: Vireo, Drake; You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister
9. X/Y/Z: Zahara; Revealers by Amanda Marrone

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[Shannon]

Mel wrote: "I'm in too. Although I don't think I'll be able to finish it as I'm still not done with October's challenge."

Ha, you and me both. You've got some great books on your list though. I'm hoping Lover Avenged comes in a little early too. And I really hope you like Soulless, it's FANTASTIC!

[Mel]

Thanks.
I figure if you and Michelle love Soulless than so should I. I at least hope so as I've the idea that if I hate it, you and Michelle will come down here to inflict some bodily harm on me ;)

[Shannon]

Mel wrote: "Thanks.
I figure if you and Michelle love Soulless than so should I. I at least hope so as I've the idea that if I hate it, you and Michelle will come down here to inflict some bodily harm on me ;)"

Lol, I think you're pretty safe being in the Netherlands.

[Mel]

:)
Say Shannon.... when were you planning on starting the Cassandra Palmer series?

[Shannon]

Mel wrote: ":)
Say Shannon.... when were you planning on starting the Cassandra Palmer series? "

It's on my list for the TBR challenge in the RRRC Group. I only have the first one though since I got it from work stripped.

[Mel]

Oh that's good I suppose. If I would be living closer I'd happily lend you my copy. I can't wait till you meet the wonderfulness that is Priktin :D

[The Flooze]

Nancey, Soulless is definitely different. Everyone loves it so far!

Mel, Shannon will so HATE Pritkin, since she only has the first book!

And Mel, you are NOT safe if you don't like Soulless. A.) I could use a Euro vacation. B.) Your butt might be in the Americas within a month. I'd be careful if I were you!

[Arcadia]

Grr... Can't wait until midnight! Then I can start Soulless, and I'm quite excited after all of this hype (Michelle...) I've had it for a while now, and I finally get to read it :))) YAY!

[The Flooze]

Lol. Ah, I love riling up the masses.

[Mel]

Michelle M. wrote: "Nancey, Soulless is definitely different. Everyone loves it so far!

Mel, Shannon will so HATE Pritkin, since she only has the first book!

And Mel, you are NOT safe if you don't like Soulless...."

LOL. I'll be careful :)

Oh yes Shannon: you'll be hating the wonderfullness that is Pritkin. But consider that foreplay. ;)

[Shannon]

Mel wrote: "Oh yes Shannon: you'll be hating the wonderfullness that is Pritkin. But consider that foreplay. ;) "

Sigh ... alright. I'll try to fit it into a challenge for November somewhere ...

[Mel]

Yay Shannon!

Michelle, we've done it again. KC pushers all the way! *does the peer pressure wench dance*

[Michelle]

Arcadia wrote: "Grr... Can't wait until midnight! Then I can start Soulless, and I'm quite excited after all of this hype (Michelle...) I've had it for a while now, and I finally get to read it :))) YAY!"


Yeah, I think I'll be reading that one fist too :)

[Arcadia]

Yay for everyone who's reading Soulless first! I'm starting at midnight sharp. Who sleeps on Halloween, anyways? If I'm lucky there'll be a True Blood marathon like last year and I can watch that while I wait :)

[Michelle]

Arcadia wrote: "Yay for everyone who's reading Soulless first! I'm starting at midnight sharp. Who sleeps on Halloween, anyways? If I'm lucky there'll be a True Blood marathon like last year and I can watch that w..."


I've been looking for something scary to watch all day without much luck. Night of the Living Dead (1968) is coming on at some point. What happened to all the scary movies that used to come on tv on Halloween?!

[Arcadia]

Michelle wrote: "Arcadia wrote: "Yay for everyone who's reading Soulless first! I'm starting at midnight sharp. Who sleeps on Halloween, anyways? If I'm lucky there'll be a True Blood marathon like last year and I ..."

I don't know! There used to be so many. I used to watch the X-Files and Twilight Zone all day, but now I don't have the time to just sit in front of the television :(

[Michelle]

Arcadia wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Arcadia wrote: "Yay for everyone who's reading Soulless first! I'm starting at midnight sharp. Who sleeps on Halloween, anyways? If I'm lucky there'll be a True Blood marathon like..."


Well, midnight will be here soon, thank goodness!

[The Flooze]

Is it mean of me that I'm THRILLED my doorbell doesn't work? No trick or treaters for me!

[Shannon]

Michelle M. wrote: "Is it mean of me that I'm THRILLED my doorbell doesn't work? No trick or treaters for me! "

Lol, my front porch light is burned out and it can only be reached by a ladder, so ... no trick or treaters for me either!

[LaSarah]

I'm sticking with first names because not all of the characters have last names. It made it kind of hard for me on #8, but I found one. I wanted to make sure the person I listed was a main character, not just a random person in the book.

1. A/B: Alexios - Atlantis Unmasked by Alyssa Day
2. C/D/E: Cassandra - Midnight Moon by Lori Handeland
3. F/G/H: Fred the Mermaid - Fish Out of Water by Mary Janice Davidson
4. I/J/K: Kitty Norville - Kitty and the Silver Bullet by Carrie Vaughn
5. L/M/N: Lucinda - Lucinda Dangerously by Sunny
6. O/P/Q: Opal Cowan - Sea Glass by Maria V. Snyder
7. R/S/T: Schuyler Van Alen - The Van Alen Legacy by Melissa de la Cruz
8. U/V/W: Vardimal Santino - Working for the Devil by Lilith Saintcrow
9. X/Y/Z: Zoey Redbird - Tempted by P.C. Kristen Cast

[Tiffany Rose]

Tiffany Rose wrote: "Hi everyone! I just joined this group the other day so this is my first challenge. :)

1. A/B = Angelique - The Salem Branch (Dark Shadows) by Lara Parker
2. C/D/E = Collins, Barnabas - Dreams of ..."

Technically it's Nov. since it's after midnight here, so I'm starting my first book for the month now. Dreams of the Dark. :)

[Ann aka Iftcan]

Sigh, I had THREE trick-or-treaters--all 3 my grandkids. :o) They each got a pack of full sized candybars. Different ones so they can "mix and match" if they so desire. I haven't bought candy in forever, since I haven't had anyone come to my door in years--but for some reason, hubby decided THIS year would be different. I'm thinking he cooked something up with Oz. :oP

[Tara]

HMM... Okay, So I haven't read these books I'm not sure how to fit them in, but I'm certain there are at least 2 main characters in each one, so I'm going to read the books and then place them accordingly, but tentatively, this is what I've got! (I'll change everything to get an X/Y/Z!!)

1.A/B- Cassie Burke-More Than Fiends
2.C/D/E– Evan- A Match Made in Hell
3.F/G/H –
4.I/J/K – Joe Bascombe- You're the One that I Haunt
5.L/M/N – Louis-Cesare- Touch the Dark
6.O/P/Q - Cassandra Palmer - Claimed By Shadow
7.R/S/T - Nicki Styx - You're the One that I Haunt
8.U/V/W – Vin di Pietro -Covet
9.X/Y/Z –

TO READ


READ


CURRENTLY READING

[♥Lynn ♥]

Tonya wrote: "I may have to change my list around as I just looked and I have 4 books that were on hold at the library that have been shipped to my library. We shall see though, a couple of them are non-pnr. I a..."

It starts out really slow, but then it finally picks up. She said that she had so much to explain that it takes a while. Good read though!!

[Michelle]

I started Soulless last night, and so far I really like it. I only wish we didn't have to wait until May 2010 for Book 2. I already know I'll be reading this series faithfully.

[The Flooze]

Whoo hoo!!

[Arcadia]

I, too, started Soulless last night, and at first the third-omni kind of threw me off, but I like it now that I've gotten used to that.