November 2009 Reading Challenge

[The Flooze]

Another reason why I like it. I've almost OD'd on first person for right now.

[Shannon]

Shazzy wrote: "1 down"

Dang, you're quick! I only just woke up 20 minutes ago ...

[Arcadia]

Michelle M. wrote: "Another reason why I like it. I've almost OD'd on first person for right now."

I prefer third limited because omni can be quite jarring.

[Emoore0916]

1. A/B -Allie (Caleb)
2. C/D/E -Shahara Dagan (Born of Fire)
3. F/G/H -Regan Garret (Darkness Unleashed)
4. I/J/K -Katya Haas (Blaze of Memory)
5. L/M/N -Gaven Matthias (Shadowlight)
6. O/P/Q -Paenthers (Passion Untamed)
7. R/S/T -Roarke (Kindred in Death)
8. U/V/W -Murdoch Wroth (A Deep Kiss of Winter)
9. X/Y/Z -Will Yager (Hunting Season)

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[Shannon]

Shazzy wrote: "Shannon wrote: "Dang, you're quick! I only just woke up 20 minutes ago ..."

LOL, I couldn't sleep so I stayed up reading! And i'm in the UK."

Yeah, I stayed up late last night reading too. And I saw you were in the UK, but it's still crazy you already finished one book for the month!

[Tonya]

I am changing my list already since some library books came in:

F/G/H Gryphon Mona Lisa Awakening by Sunny

I have 3 more books from the library that have been sent to my branch and only one was on my challenge list so I may change one or more in the near future.

[Nancey]

Tonya please let me know how you like Mona Lisa as I would like to read it but cannot get into her other books.

[Jessica]

1. A/B - Bones, Destined for an Early Grave
2. C/D/E - Eugenie Markham, Storm Born
3. F/G/H - Georgina Kincaid, Succubus Heat
4. I/J/K - Katniss Everdeen, Hunger Games
5. L/M/N - Marc Ramos, Stray (shifter, #1)
6. O/P/Q - Sullivan Quinn, Wolf at the Door
7. R/S/T - Sookie Stackhouse, Wolfsbane and Mistletoe
8. U/V/W - Wilhelmina Murray, Dracula
9. X/Y/Z - Zoey Redbird, Tempted
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One down couldn't help myself the series is so... good!

[Martina the Book Fairy]

Excellent idea for a challenge, Yz!

MARTINA'S BOOKLIST:

1. A/B - Raine Benares - The Trouble With Demons by Lisa Shearin
2. C/D/E - Dash Sinclair - Elizabeth's Wolf by Lora Leigh
3. F/G/H - Mercy Hollings - Angel of Mercy by Toni Andrews
4. I/J/K - Shintaro Karish - Heroes at Risk by Moira Moore
5. L/M/N - Missy Roper - Big Bad Wolf by Christine Warren
6. O/P/Q - Quinn - From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris
7. R/S/T - Ethan Sullivan - Friday Night Bites by Chloe Neill
8. U/V/W - Heather Wallace - A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix
9. X/Y/Z - Zoe Martinique - Wraith by Phaedra Weldon


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[Kristel]

1 of 9 completed

1. A/B - Bianca, Evernight
2. C/D/E - Samuel Cornick, Iron Kissed
3. F/G/H - Felix Castor, The Devil You Know
4. I/J/K - Kaitlyn Fairchild, The Strange Power
5. L/M/N - lucas, Stargazer
6. O/P/Q - Patch, Hush, Hush
7. R/S/T - Sookie stackhouse, A Touch of Dead
8. U/V/W - Victoria gardella, The Rest Falls Away
9. X/Y/Z - Zoey Redbird, Tempted 2/9

[Steph]

LOVED Pretty When She Dies A Vampire Novel! Also, if anyone's interested in reading it, Rhiannon Frater is offering the book *for an undetermined amt of time* FREE ONLINE.

A/B : Madison Avery @ Once Dead, Twice Shy / Kim Harrison
C/D/E : Cian @ Pretty When She Dies A Vampire Novel / Rhiannon Frater 1/11 ★★★★★ My Review
F/G/H : Gabriel Tauhou @ Playing With Fire / Katie MacAlister
I/J/K : Kye Murphy @ Bound to Shadows / Keri Arthur Currently Reading
L/M/N : Lucas @ Evernight / Claudia Gray
O/P/Q : Prince Mikhail* @ Dark Prince / Christine Feehan
R/S/T : Luke Rafferty @ Fragile / Shiloh Walker
U/V/W : Will Fagen @ Witch Craft / Caitlin Kittredge
X/Y/Z : Zoey Redbird @ Tempted / PC & Kristin Cast Currently Reading

*Hope this works as my "P", I'll change if it's not

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[Nancey]

Wanted to let everyone know I have have read Stray and it was a great book also the following 2 were very good.

[Arcadia]

Nancey wrote: "Wanted to let everyone know I have have read Stray and it was a great book also the following 2 were very good."

So it gets better? I've read the beginning, and it was one of the least interesting things I've ever read.

[Amelia]

Forget studying for my anatomy test! I finished my first book! :D

1.A/B-Halfway to the Grave Bones
2.C/D/E-Kiss of Crimson-Tess Culver
3.F/G/H-Shiver-Grace
4.I/J/K-Covet-Jim
5.L/M/N-Blood Bound-Mercy
6.O/P/Q-Hell Week-Maggie Quinn 11/1
7.R/S/T-Midnight Awakening-Tegan
8.U/V/W-The Van Alen Legacy-Schuyler Van Alen
9.X/Y/Z-Skinwalker-Jane Yellowrock

I loved it! I forgot how much I loved the first! Maggie's attitude and outlook are hilarious!

[FlibBityFLooB]

Finished book 4 in the Vegas Vampires series. I'm glad I got it from the library. Wasn't a favorite of mine. My favorite in that series was definitely book 2 (Bit the Jackpot). I think I was mostly disappointed because I expected humor, and it just fell flat for me.

A/B = A drian - Sex, Lies and Vampires by Katie MacAlister
C/D/E = Gwenna Carrick - Sucker Bet by Erin McCarthy - 10/1, ★★1/2
F/G/H = G ryphon - Mona Lisa Awakening by Sunny
I/J/K = J oy - A Girl's Guide to Vampires by Katie MacAlister
L/M/N - M erit - Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill
O/P/Q - P aen - Even Vampires Get the Blues by Katie MacAlister
R/S/T - T alon - Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon
U/V/W - W ulf - Kiss of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
X/Y/Z - Z arek - Dance With The Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon

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[Shannon]

FlibBityFLooB wrote: "Finished book 4 in the Vegas Vampires series. I'm glad I got it from the library. Wasn't a favorite of mine. My favorite in that series was definitely book 2 (Bit the Jackpot). I think I was mostly disappointed because I expected humor, and it just fell flat for me."

Aww...dang. I've read through the third book and I have to say the second was my favorite too. It's funny, I actually read the third one when I was in Vegas and I was thinking I might read Sucker Bet when I go again in January. Maybe I'll take something different though since it doesn't sound that good anymore. : (

[Erin]

Couldn't resist starting my first book after midnight, and managed to finished it today.

1. A/B - Bonnie, The Awakening and The Struggle
2. C/D/E - Darius Daratrazanoff, Dark Fire
3. F/G/H - Francesca Del Ponce, Dark Legend
4. I/J/K - Kattalakis, Fang, Bad Moon Rising
5. L/M/N - Murray, Jude, Jewels of the Sun 11/1
6. O/P/Q - O'Neal, Butch, Lover Revealed
7. R/S/T - Sita, The Last Vampire
8. U/V/W - Valentine Morgenstern, City of Bones
9. X/Y/Z - Yaslana, Lucivar, Daughter of the Blood

And I'm proud of myself for figuring out how to strike out text.

[Tonya]

1 down 8 to go

Read and I really liked it!!!

[Mel W]

November Challenge has officially begun!


At the moment, we have 68 readers participating in this month's challenge:

Amelia
Amy
Angie
Ann in VA
Anna
Annvelwis
Arcadia
Barbara
BJ Rose
Carla
Cathy
Charlotte
Cherra
DarkHeart
Debbie
Elyssa
Emoore0916
Erin
FlibBityFLooB
Heather
Jennie
Jennifer
Jessica
Kelli
Kelly (DemonLover)
Kristel
Lara
Laura
Lauren
Lisa
LooLoo
Lucie
Lucy
Lynn
Martina
Mel
Mel W (me)
Melinda
Melissa
Michelle (in TN)
Michelle (karenshell)
Michelle (shelli_m)
Michelle M
Mod_Lori
Mrs.soule
Nancey
Natalia
Nichole
Nita
Samantha (SparklyBluEyes)
Sandra
Sandy
Sarah
Shanna
Shannon
Shannon (shannonleighd)
Shay
Shazzy
Steph
Tara
Tiffany Rose
Token Female Gamer
Tonya
Trish
Valorie
Vicci
Wendy (Vhalkyrie)
Yz

You can sign up to the challenge anytime during the entire month.

Please note: To help with tracking, could you please re-post your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the title and/or the date book read after the book's name will be best.

The first update will be November 6.

Welcome to first time challengers and happy reading, everyone!

[Heather]

1/9

A/B: Anita Blake Guilty Pleasures 11/1 *****
C/D/E: Emmaline A Hunger Like No Other
F/G/H: Force, Jack and Mimi The Van Alen Legacy
I/J/K: Jack McAllister Witch Fire
L/M/N: Nikki Styxx A Match Made in Hell
O/P/Q: Palmer, Cassie Claimed By Shadow
R/S/T: Thompson, Mercy Bone Crossed
U/V/W: Wrath Dark Lover
X/Y/Z: Zooey Redbird Tempted

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[Mel W]

Don't mean to be a nuisance but can I just remind challengers to re-post their lists as a new post when updating please. Because there are so many posts, I only go through messages from update to update and not right back to the beginning - I'd hate to miss anyone's updates.

Thanks :)

[Jessica]

1. A/B - Bones, Destined for an Early Grave
2. C/D/E - Eugenie Markham, Storm Born
3. F/G/H - Georgina Kincaid, Succubus Heat
4. I/J/K - Katniss Everdeen, Hunger Games
5. L/M/N - Marc Ramos, Stray (shifter, #1)
6. O/P/Q - Sullivan Quinn, Wolf at the Door
7. R/S/T - Sookie Stackhouse, Wolfsbane and Mistletoe
8. U/V/W - Wilhelmina Murray, Dracula
9. X/Y/Z - Zoey Redbird, Tempted
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[Annvelwis]

4/9
My tentative list:



A/B : Adrian from Vulnerable by Amy Lane 03-11 ***
C/D/E : Elizabeth Phoenix from Any Given Doomsday by Lori Handeland
F/G/H : Gwen O'Neill from The Mane Squeeze by Shelly Laurenston 04-11 *****
I/J/K : Percy Jackson from The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
L/M/N : Merewyn of Mercia from Knight of Darkness by Kinley MacGregor 05-11 ****
O/P/Q : October Daye from Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire
R/S/T : Kathryn Raynolds from Edge Of The Moon by Rebecca York
U/V/W : Jaime Vegas from No Humans Involved by Kelley Armstrong 02-11 ****
X/Y/Z : Jane Yellowrock from Skinwalker by Faith Hunter

[Valorie]

1. A/B: Alessandro, Ravenous
2. C/D/E: Calliope Reaper Jones, Death's Daughter 11/2 ****
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

One down 8 to go!

[♥Lynn ♥]

For those who are reading Tempted by PC Cast, you have to let me know what you think. I really mad how it ended!

[Jessica]

Lynn I'm having a hard time getting into it. I read a chapter and then sit it down.

[Nancey]

Arcadia wrote: "Nancey wrote: "Wanted to let everyone know I have have read Stray and it was a great book also the following 2 were very good."

So it gets better? I've read the beginning, and it was one of the le..."

It was not the best book I have ever read like the black dagger brothers but it is good. Once in awhile I need to get away from the deep romance stuff and just wanna read and not think..It is one like that and after the first you need to know what happens and how the story goes on. It pulls you in that way. If that made any sense..lol

[Nancey]

Ok, I am sorry for not being computer savvy but can someone tell me how to line out a book?
Thank you again so much and no more questions I promise

[Mel]

Nancey, to line out a book: book name but replace the x with an s. You can make a text bold by replacing the x with a b, italic by replacing it with an i.
You can press the link "(some html is ok)" for more info.

[Yz the Whyz]

I know I don't do the updates anymore, but just to make things easy for Mel, I would just like to post these reminders.

Considering that we have increased in number of participants, I think it will be good to refresh everybody's memories.

REMINDERS:

- Please repost your updated list every time you have a change (especially when you have finished a book). Do not go back and edit your list, because Mel only looks at posts from updates to updates. This will make her task easier, so please help out.

- To signify your official participation, please post the category list, even if its not completely filled out. You are more than free to do changes anytime or fill them out as you go along.

- Put a date or strike out a book title when completed on your official list. Posts saying, for example, I've finished two books so far will not be considered official, unless it is accompanied by your official list.

I hope you guys don't mind following these instructions. We are just trying to keep our challenges organized and fun.

Also if you need help in posting and/or formatting, feel free to ask questions. We are more than happy to assist you.

Happy reading everyone.

[LooLoo]

1/9 read.


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 read 11/1 ****
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

[Natalia]

1/9


1.A/B- Dante B aptiste, A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix

2.C/D/E– D ulcinea Macgregor Craven, The Wages of Sin by Jenna Maclaine

3.F/G/H – H arper Connelly, Grave Sight by Charlaine Harris

4.I/J/K – K itty Norville, Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn

5.L/M/N – M ackayla Lane, Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning

6.O/P/Q - O ctober Daye, Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire

7.R/S/T - Zoey Redbird, Tempted by P.C. Cast 2/11 ***

8.U/V/W – Schuyler V an Alen, The Van Alen Legacy by Melissa de La Cruz CR

9.X/Y/Z – Y elena, Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder

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[Ann aka Iftcan]

I too read and while it wasn't my fav of the 4 books--it wasn't TOO terribly bad. Just not as amusing as the others had been. And I too really enjoyed book 2 more than any of the others--go figure that one out, huh? 3 of us with the same fav book. :o)

Well, back to reading so I can get at least ONE book read for this challenge before today ends. AND I have got to get it back to the library before that closes today--or its over-due.

PS forgot to post in this month's grouping--so far we as a group have read 3000 books this year, just in challenge books alone. GO US. :o)

[Nichole (DirrtyH)]

In the interest of maybe actually finishing this challenge, I have to make some switches already. I'm replacing Ink Exchange with A Rush of Wings and putting two of the PsyCop books by Jordan Price in for V. Since m/m books are always really short, I'm counting two as one for page count reasons.

1. A/B: Alexia Tarabotti - Soulless by Gail Carriger
2. C/D/E: Eugenie Markham - Storm Born by Richelle Mead
3. F/G/H: Heron, Jim - Covet by JR Ward
4. I/J/K: Kiyo - Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead
5. L/M/N: Lucien - A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix *re-read
6. O/P/Q: Pritkin - Touch the Dark by Karen Chane *re-read
7. R/S/T: Stefan Russel/Steven Russeau - Camp Hell by Jordan Castillo Price *11/5
8. U/V/W: Victor Bayne - Criss Cross *11/1 and Body and Soul *11/2 by Jordan Castillo Price
9. X/Y/Z: Zsadist - Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward *re-read

[Tonya]

Yz wrote: "I know I don't do the updates anymore, but just to make things easy for Mel, I would just like to post these reminders.

Considering that we have increased in number of participants, I think it w..."

Is there a way to repost without having to type out the whole list again? I tried to copy and paste last month's challenge and that didn't work.

[Tonya]

Nancey wrote: "Tonya please let me know how you like Mona Lisa as I would like to read it but cannot get into her other books."

Nancey, I really enjoyed this book as it wasn't the typical vampire romance type book. Cherra recommended it and said it was her new favorite series, so I decided to give it a try. I also highly recommend it, and I look forward to reading the rest of the series. I just wish my library had them, guess I have to go buy them soon. If you read it, let me know what you think.

[Yz the Whyz]

Tonya wrote: "Is there a way to repost without having to type out the whole list again? I tried to copy and paste last month's challenge and that didn't work.

.."

Tonya,

Yes, you can copy and paste your previous post. In order that you keep all your html coding, go to your prevous post, go into edit mode, copy the whole thing, and then that's the one you need to paste.

Do not simply go to the post and copy it, or else it will not bring along the strikeout, bold, etc.

Hope that helps.

[Heather]

2/9

A/B: Anita Blake Guilty Pleasures 11/1 *****
C/D/E: Emmaline A Hunger Like No Other
F/G/H: Force, Jack and Mimi The Van Alen Legacy 11/2 ***
I/J/K: Jack McAllister Witch Fire
L/M/N: Nikki Styxx A Match Made in Hell
O/P/Q: Palmer, Cassie Claimed By Shadow
R/S/T: Thompson, Mercy Bone Crossed
U/V/W: Wrath Dark Lover
X/Y/Z: Zooey Redbird Tempted

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[♥Lynn ♥]

Jessica wrote: "Lynn I'm having a hard time getting into it. I read a chapter and then sit it down."


This book was a huge let down. I felt that PC Cast could have continued writing, but just wanted to publish another book.

[Melissa]

Shannon wrote: "FlibBityFLooB wrote: "Finished book 4 in the Vegas Vampires series. I'm glad I got it from the library. Wasn't a favorite of mine. My favorite in that series was definitely book 2 (Bit the Jackpot)..."

I'm caught up in that series too, and it's like she tried to get serious with the storyline. Not the type of series I look to for serious.

[LaSarah]

I've been busy reading already...I've got 2 more Kitty books then I'm back to the challenge...



1. A/B: Alexios - Atlantis Unmasked by Alyssa Day
2. C/D/E: Cassandra - Midnight Moon by Lori Handeland 11/2 ★★★☆☆
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 11/2 ★★★★★
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

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[Erin]

2/9
1. A/B - Bonnie, The Awakening and The Struggle
2. C/D/E - Darius Daratrazanoff, Dark Fire
3. F/G/H - Francesca Del Ponce, Dark Legend
4. I/J/K - Kattalakis, Fang, Bad Moon Rising
5. L/M/N - Murray, Jude, Jewels of the Sun 11/1
6. O/P/Q - O'Neal, Butch, Lover Revealed
7. R/S/T - Sita, The Last Vampire 11/2
8. U/V/W - Valentine Morgenstern, City of Bones
9. X/Y/Z - Yaslana, Lucivar, Daughter of the Blood

[Heather]

A/B = Ashla Townsend - Ecstasy - Jacqueline Frank
C/D/E = Corrine Solomon - Blue Diablo by Ann Aguire
F/G/H = Harper Connelly - Grave Secret by Charlainne Harris 11/1
I/J/K = Jean Claude - Guilty Pleasures by Laurel K. Hamilton
L/M/N - Nathan - All Souls' Night by Jennifer Armintrout
O/P/Q - Persephone - Vicious Circle by Linda Robertson
R/S/T - Trixa - Trick of the Light by Rob Thurman
U/V/W - Valentine, Dante - Working for the Devil by Lilith Saintcrow
X/Y/Z - Zane - Tainted by Julie Kenner

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

Here is my tentative list and is subject to change as books come in from the library!


1. A/B - Athena - Addicted ***CURRENTLY READING***
2. C/D/E - Deveraux, Elena - Angels' Blood
3. F/G/H - Freeman, Jason - Bloodlust
4. I/J/K - Riley Kincaid - Branded by Fire
5. L/M/N - Lucien DeNoir - A Rush of Wings
6. O/P/Q - Queen Siena - Elijah
7. R/S/T - Schuyler Van Alen - The Van Alen Legacy
8. U/V/W - Wraith - Passion Unleashed
9. X/Y/Z - Zoey Redbird - Tempted

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

FlibBityFLooB wrote: "Finished book 4 in the Vegas Vampires series. I'm glad I got it from the library. Wasn't a favorite of mine. My favorite in that series was definitely book 2 (Bit the Jackpot). I t..."

Oh Yay Flib--Mona Lisa Awakening is on your list! I hope you like it!

[Tonya]

1/9 Complete

Here is my tentative list, this one is quite the challenge. I still have to find something for X/Y/Z but I am sure I can come up with something.

Great challenge idea YZ, you are most creative.

A/B Argeneau,LissiannaA Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands
C/D/E Cassandra Palmer Touch the Dark by Karen Chance
F/G/H Gryphon]Mona Lisa Awakeningby Sunny 11/1 ****
I/J/K Joy RandallA Girl's Guide to Vampires by Katie MacAlister
L/M/N MacKayla Lane Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning
O/P/Q Quinn, Sullivan Wolf at the Door by Christine Warren
R/S/T Taylor, Betsey
Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson
U/V/W Vin diPietro Covet by J.R. Ward
X/Y/Z Xhex Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward

[Tonya]

Yz wrote: "Tonya wrote: "Is there a way to repost without having to type out the whole list again? I tried to copy and paste last month's challenge and that didn't work.

.."

Tonya,

Yes, you can copy..."

Thanks YZ that makes it so much easier!!! Great challenge too!!!

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

Nancey wrote: "Ok, I am sorry for not being computer savvy but can someone tell me how to line out a book?
Thank you again so much and no more questions I promise"

I couldn't figure it out when I first started either, so don't worry. I know a few people already responded with an answer, but you can also click on (some html is ok) in the upper right hand corner of the comment box you type in and there are many additional formatting tips, like bold, italic, posting photos etc...

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

Tonya wrote: "1/9 Complete

Here is my tentative list, this one is quite the challenge. I still have to find something for X/Y/Z but I am sure I can come up with something.

Great challenge idea YZ, you are ..."

Sooooooooooooooooo, Tonya, what did you think of your 1st Mona Lisa book?

[Megan]

Is it too late to begin the monthly challenge? It took me all day to come up with a list for the criteria! It sounds very fun!