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1/30 read
1) Jack the Page Ripper (5 series)
5 books




4 books




3 books



2 books


1 book

2) Una-book-bomber
chick-lit

romance

mystery

pnr

young adult

3) Spree Series Killer

4) Author-ican Psycho

5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer

6) The Book Strangler




7) 3rd Degree



Read:


Start Date: 9/4/10
24/32 READ
1) JACK THE RIPPER (15 books):
5 Books: BDB Series by J.R. Ward
Lover Eternal - 11/19 √
Lover Awakened- 3/25 √
Lover Revealed
Lover Unbound
Lover Enshrined


4 Books: I-Team by Pamela Clare
Extreme Exposure - 11/5 √
Hard Evidence - 1/4 √
Unlawful Contact -3/25 √
Naked Edge



3 Books: Sookie Stackhouse by Charlaine Harris
From Dead to Worse - 9/12 √
Dead and Gone - 9/14 √
Dead in the Family - 9/23 √



2 Books: Mercy Thompson by Patricia Briggs
Bone Crossed - 9/28 √
Silver Borne - 12/26 √


1 Book: Rough Riders by Lorelei James
Branded As Trouble 9/16 √

2) UNA-BOOK-BOMBER (5 books):
Chick-lit: Happy Hour at Casa Dracula 12/19 √
Romance: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas - 9/4 √
Mystery: A Glimpse of Evil by Victoria Laurie - 9/21 √
PNR: Sin Undone by Larissa Ione - 9/9 √
Young Adult: Graceling - 1/1√





3) SPREE SERIES KILLER (2 Books):
Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean - 10/7 √ (need to try again)
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss - 10/22 √ (loved it!)


4) AUTHOR-ICAN PSYCO (1 bk):
Glory in Death by J.D. Robb - 4/4 √

5) DR. HANNIBAL LECTURER (1 bk):
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
6) THE BOOK STRANGLER (Series from Beginning to End)
4 Books: Skin by Ava Gray
Skin Game - 12/12 √
Skin Tight - 12/27 √
Skin Heat - 1/27 √
Skin Dive



7) 3RD DEGREE (Trilogy):
The Hunger Games - 10/15 √
Catching Fire
Mockingjay

BLOODY MARY (BONUS): Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost - 1/16 √


3/15/2011 - 3/14/2012
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series (of your choice)
4 from 2nd
Hard Evidence
Unlawful Contact
Naked Edge
Breaking Point
3 from 3rd
Mind Game
Night Game
Conspiracy Game
2 from 4th
Winter Ice
Spring Rain
1 from the last one
Causing Havoc
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Chick-lit
Sex, Lies, and Online Dating
Romance
Virgin River
Mystery
Pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi
Dead Reckoning
Young adult
Catching Fire
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Kiss of Midnight
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Trial by Fire
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Reno's Chance: A Navy Seals Story
Dangerous Games
Real Men Do It Better
Hidden Agendas
Killer Secrets
Rescue Me
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Instant Attraction
Instant Gratification
Instant Temptation
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
Guilty Pleasures

Completed: 21/30
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series (of your choice) - Rough Riders
Branded As Trouble
Strong, Silent Type
4 from 2nd - Night Huntress
At Grave's End
Destined for an Early Grave
3 from 3rd - Virgin River
Moonlight Road
2 from 4th - Navy SEALs
1 from the last one - Play by Play
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
chick-lit:
romance:
mystery:
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi:
young adult:
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books) - Kelly Group International
No Place to Run
Hidden Away
7) 3rd Degree (3 books): Key Trilogy
Key of Knowledge
Key of Valor
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
Completed:






















Start date 1/12/2011-1/12/2012
4/33 Complete
I tried this one last year and just missed finishing! Only missed FIVE books. So I'm trying again this year!
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
5 books from Tairen Soul
Lord of the Fading Lands
Lady of Light and Shadows
King of Sword and Sky
Queen of Song and Souls
Crown of Crystal Flame





4 from Rachel Morgan/Hollows
The Good, the Bad, the Undead
Every Which Way But Dead
A Fistful of Charms




3 from Mortal Instruments
City of Ashes
City of Glass
City of Fallen Angels (TBR 4/5/11)



2 from Mayfair Witches
Lasher
Taltos


1 from Inkheart
Inkdeath

2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
chick-lit: Trouble in Heels

romance:Dragonfly in Amber

mystery:

pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi:

young adult:Evermore

3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Bitten

or The Rest Falls Away

4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book):
The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan

5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Pleasure Unbound

6) The Book Strangler (6 books):
Night Huntress
Halfway to the Grave
One Foot in the Grave
At Grave's End
Destined for an Early Grave
This Side of the Grave
One Grave at a Time (TBR 8/30/11)






7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The Girl Who Played with Fire
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest



BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):


Serial Reader Challenge
Duration: April 8, 2011 - April 7, 2012
0/33 Read
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Stephanie Plum by Janet Evanovich
Hard Eight
To the Nines
Ten Big Ones
Eleven on Top
Twelve Sharp





Georgina Kincaid by Richelle Mead
Succubus Dreams
Succubus Heat
Succubus Shadows
Succubus Revealed




Sookie Stackhouse by Charlaine Harris
Definitely Dead
All Together Dead
From Dead to Worse



In Death by J.D. Robb
Glory in Death
Immortal in Death


Highlanders by Karen Marie Moning
To Tame a Highland Warrior

2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Chick-lit: Something Borrowed by Emily Griffin
Romance: Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas
Mystery: The Apprentice by Tess Gerritsen
PNR/Urban-Fantasy/Fantasy/Sci-Fi: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
Young Adult:City of Bones





3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Soulless by Gail Carriger

4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Shadow Game by Christine Feehan

5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Poison Study by Maria Snyder

6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Halfway to the Grave
One Foot in the Grave
At Grave's End
Destined for an Early Grave
This Side of the Grave
One Grave at a Time






7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Blue Dahlia
Black Rose
Red Lily



BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
Faefever by Karen Marie Moning


I'm really excited about this challenge! I went back a little further than I initially thought I would so I could use the Rough Rider Series in the Book Strangler category. Books subject to change.
1.15.11 to 1.14.12, Updated 4.8.11
Total Number Read: 20 of 38
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books): Take 5 series, read:
5 books from Pamela Clare's I-Team series
1. Extreme Exposure 3.14.11
2. Hard Evidence 3.30.11
3. Unlawful Contact
4. Naked Edge
5. Breaking Point


4 books from Jeaniene Frost's Night Huntress series
1. Halfway to the Grave 2.27.11
2. One Foot in the Grave 3.4.11
3. At Grave's End 4.7.11
4. Destined for an Early Grave



3 books from Maya Banks' KGI series
1. The Darkest Hour 3.4.11
2. No Place to Run 4.4.11
3. Hidden Away


2 books from Shelli Stevens' Seattle Steam series
1. Dangerous Grounds 2.28.11
2. Tempting Adam

1 book from Erin McCarthy's Fast Track series
1. The Chase
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books): Read one book from each of the genres.
Chick-lit: One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
Romance: Angel's Peak by Robyn Carr 3.22.11
Mystery: In Too Deep by Jayne Ann Krentz 1.29.11
PNR: Lover Unleashed by JR Ward or Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione
Young Adult: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins


3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book): Try out a totally new author.
The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton 3.9.11

4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book): Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try.
Magic in the Wind (Drake Sisters, #1) by Christine Feehan 3.5.11

5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book): Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later. Just read it already. Go on!
Naked in Death by JD Robb
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books): Read a whole series from the beginning to the end.
Lorelei James' Rough Riders series
1. Long Hard Ride 1.16.11
2. Rode Hard, Put Up Wet 1.19.11
3. Cowgirl Up and Ride 1.26.11
4. Tied Up, Tied Down 2.22.11
5. Rough, Raw and Ready 2.26.11
6. Branded As Trouble 3.22.11
6.5. Strong, Silent Type 3.24.11
7. Shoulda Been A Cowboy 4.8.11
8. All Jacked Up
9. Raising Kane
9.5. Slow Ride
10. Cowgirls Don't Cry








7) 3rd Degree (3 books): Read a trilogy.
Either Kresley Cole's MacCarrick Brothers Trilogy or Stephanie Tyler's Hold Trilogy
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book): A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist.
Either Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning or Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole

Duration: March 12, 2011 – March 12, 2012
Completed: 17/28
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Series 1: In Death 5/5
1. Vengeance in Death by JD Robb 3/12/11
2. Holiday in Death by JD Robb 3/13/11
3. Midnight in Death by JD Robb 3/15/11
4. Conspiracy in Death by JD Robb 3/16/11
5. Loyalty in Death by JD Robb 3/17/11
Series 2: Jane Rizzoli & Maura Isles 1/4
1. The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen 3/24/11
2. The Apprentice by Tess Gerritsen
3. The Sinner by Tess Gerritsen
4. Body Double by Tess Gerritsen
Series 3: Three Sisters Island 3/3
1. Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts 4/9/11
2. Heaven and Earth by Nora Roberts 4/9/11
3. Face the Fire by Nora Roberts 4/9/11
Series 4: Robert Langdon 0/2
1. Angels and Demons by Dan Brown
2. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Series 5: Bridget Jones 0/1
1. Bridget Jones’s Diary by Helen Fielding
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books): 2/5
1. City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare (Mortal Instruments) 4/8/11
2. Vision in White by Nora Roberts (Bride Quartet)
3. One for the Money by Janet Evanovich (Stephanie Plum)
4. Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning (Fever) 3/17/11
5. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (The Hunger Games)
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book): Sword of Truth 0/1
1. Wizard’s First Rule by Terry Goodkind
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book): The Cat Who… 0/1
1. The Cat Who Could Read Backwards by Lilian Jackson Braun
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book): Chronicles of Narnia 0/1
1. The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books): Medieval 3/3
1. Untamed by Elizabeth Lowell 4/1/11
2. Forbidden by Elizabeth Lowell 4/2/11
3. Enchanted by Elizabeth Lowell 4/2/11
7) 3rd Degree (3 books): In the Garden Trilogy 3/3
1. Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts 4/4/11
2. Black Rose by Nora Roberts 4/5/11
3. Red Lily by Nora Roberts 4/5/11
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book): Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter 0/1
1. Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton

Completed: 4/10/11
Total Books: 32/31*
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books) :
5 books: Rough Riders SeriesDONE
4 from Fast Track DONE
3 from ACRODONE
2 from Orphan Train DONE
1 from Wild Riders DONE
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books) :DONE
Chicl-lit:
Romance:
Mystery: (Cherokee Pointe)
PNR/Urban-fantasy/Sci-Fi: (BDB)
Young Adult: (Hunger Games)
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book): Lost Texas Heart DONE
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book) : Lords of the UnderworldDONE
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book) : Nauti DONE
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books) : Wherlocke Trilogy
7) 3rd Degree (3 books) : Bow Street Runners DONE
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book) : Eve Dallas/In Death DONE

































Serial Reader Challenge 1/1/11 - 12/31/11
18/31 Read
Jack the Page Ripper
5 Books - Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong
Industrial Magic
Haunted
Broken



4 Books - Ghost Walkers by Christine Feehan
Conspiracy Game
Deadly Game


3 Books - In Death by JD Robb
Loyalty in Death
Witness in Death


2 Books - Mercy Thompson by Patricia Briggs
River Marked

1 Book - Guild Hunter by Nalini Singh
Una-book-bomber
Chick-Lit:
Romance:
Mystery:
PNR/UF:
YA:
Spree Series Killer
New Author - Katie MacAlister
Author-ican Psycho
Given Up Author - Lora Leigh
Dr. Hannibal Lecturer
Praised Series - Kate Daniels by Ilona Andrews
The Book Strangler
One Whole Series - The Legend of the Four Soldiers by Elizabeth Hoyt
To Beguile a Beast
To Desire A Devil


3rd Degree
Trilogy - Stolen by Elisabeth Naughton
Stolen Heat
Stolen Seduction


Bonus - Bloody Mary
Kick-Ass Herione - Cat Crawford in Night Huntress by Jeannine Frost
Destined for an Early Grave

Read:



















5/13/2010 - 5/12/2011
31/33 Updated: 4/10/11
1)Jack The Page Ripper
5 from The Midnight Breed - Lara Adrian





4 from Warriors of Poseidon - Alyssa Day




3 from Immortals (Love Spell series)



2 from The Others - Christine Warren


1 from Celta Heartmates - Robin D. Owens

2) Una book bomber One from each of the following:
Chick Lit.........Romance..........Mystery..........PNR/Sci-fi.......Young Adult





3) Spree Series Killer
Ascension trilogy - Gaelen Foley

4) Author-ican Psycho Giving a second chance to Hannah Howell

5)Dr Hannibal Lecturer
Hunger Games series - Suzanne Collins

6) The Book Strangler
Shifters series - Rachel Vincent






7) 3rd degree
Desperate Debutantes trilogy - Julia London



BONUS Bloody Mary


Duration: November 1, 2010 - October 31, 2011
10/31+ Completed
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
5 books from Richelle Mead's Georgia Kincaid series
Succubus Dreams
Succubus Heat
Succubus Shadows
Succubus Revealed - Releases 09/2011
4 books from Larissa Ione's Demonica series
Ecstasy Unveiled
Sin Undone
3 books from Kresley Cole's Immortals After Dark series
2 books from Lora Leigh's Nauti series
1 book from J.R. Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood series
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Chick-Lit: Queen Betsy Series by Mary Janice Davidson
Undead and Unfinished
Romance: Breed Series by Lora Leigh
Styx's Storm
Mystery: In Death Series by J.D. Robb
Glory in Death
Parnormal:
Young Adult: Mortal Instruments Series by Cassandra Clare
City of Bones
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book):
Shadowlight by Lynn Viehl
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Warrior by Zoe Archer
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Night Tracker series by Cheyenne McCray
Demons Not Included
No Werewolves Allowed
Vampires Not Invited
Zombies Sold Separately
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins
The Hunger Games
Catching Fire
Mockingjay
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
Bullet by Laurell K. Hamilton

April 10, 2011
RRRC Group Serial Reader Challenge
April 23, 2010 through April 23, 2011
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
5 from Larissa Ione's Demonica
1. Pleasure Unbound, 6-23-11
2. Desire Unchained, 10-2-11
3. Passion Unleashed, 1-15-11
4. Ecstasy Unveiled, 2-21-11
5. Sin Undone, 3-26-11
4 from Jeaniene Frost’s Night Huntress
1. Halfway to the Grave, 6-28-10
2. One Foot in the Grave, 8-10-10
3. At Grave’s End, 8-25-10
4. Destined for an Early Grave, 8-28-10
3 from Faith Hunter’s The Rogue Mage
1. Bloodring, 5-30-10
2. Seraphs, 8-1-10
3. Host, 10-6-10
2 from Jude Deveraux’s Edilean
1. Days of Gold (#2), 10-3-10
2. Scarlet Nights (#3), 10-4-10
1 from Charlaine Harris’ Sookie Stackhouse
1. Dead in the Family, 6-1-10















2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
chick-lit: Rebeca Seitz's Sisters, Ink
Sisters, Ink, 11-10-10
romance: Stephanie Lauren’s Cynsters
A Taste of Innocence, 5-26-10
mystery: Jessica Beck's Donut Shop Mysteries
Glazed Murder, 7-12-10
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi: Carrie Vaughn’s Kitty Norville
Kitty’s House of Horror, 5-2-10
young adult: Suzanne Collin's Hunger Games
The Hunger Games, 9-11-10





3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Totally new author.
First Try: Anton Strout’s Simon Canderous: Dead to Me, 4-30-10 Didn’t care for it, slow starter.
Second Try: Terry Spear’s Wolf Series: Heart of the Wolf Haven’t been able to finish first book, don’t think it’s a keeper
Third Try: Devon Monk’s Allie Beckstrom:
Magic to the Bone, 6-2-10 We have a winner! I found the price of using magic interesting and have already ordered the second book in the series.
Magic in the Blood, 6-30-10 Really liking this series.
Magic in the Shadows, 7-13-10
Magic on the Storm, 8-14-10




4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book):
Retry an author. Hmmm. I read the first couple of Lori Handeland’s Moon books, but I just couldn’t get into them and didn’t care enough to follow up on the series. But recently I was eyeing the Phoenix Chronicles and wondering if they were any good. This is just the excuse I need to go buy more books!
Lori Handeland’s Phoenix Chronicles:
Any Given Doomsday, 5-10
I have reservations, but I enjoyed this enough that I ordered the next book and it’s currently sitting on my TBR pile.
Doomsday Can Wait, 8-8-10


5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Praised books, Rob Thurman’s Cal Leandros:
Nightlife, 6-4-10
I’ve heard a lot about this series. I had a little trouble getting into this one and if it hadn’t been for the opening sequence making me wonder how the characters got to that point, I’d probably not have finished it yet. About 2/3 of the way through it picked up for me and then I had no trouble finishing.

6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
An entire series. Donna Andrews' Meg Langslow Mysteries:
Murder With Peacocks, 6-5-10
Murder With Puffins, 6-6-10
Revenge of the Wrought-Iron Flamingos, 7-17-10
Crouching Buzzard, Leaping Loon, 8-10-10
We'll Always Have Parrots, 8-31-10
Owls Well That Ends Well, 8-31-10
No Nest for the Wicket, 10-30-10
The Penguin Who Knew Too Much, 1-23-11
Cockatiels At Seven, 2-1-11
Six Geese A-Slaying, 2-19-11
Swan for the Money, 3-27-11
Stork Raving Mad, 4-10-11












7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Trilogy, Beverly Lewis' The Heritage of Lancaster County:
The Shunning, 7-9-10
The Confession, 7-10-10
The Reckoning, 7-10-10



BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
J.D. Robb’s Eve Dallas:
Fantasy in Death, 3-24-10


Serial Reader Challenge
5/13/2010 - 5/12/2011
32/33 Updated: 4/11/11
1)Jack The Page Ripper
5 from The Midnight Breed - Lara Adrian





4 from Warriors of Poseidon - Alyssa Day




3 from Immortals (Love Spell series)



2 from The Others - Christine Warren


1 from Celta Heartmates - Robin D. Owens

2) Una book bomber One from each of the following:
Chick Lit.........Romance..........Mystery..........PNR/Sci-fi.......Young Adult





3) Spree Series Killer
Ascension trilogy - Gaelen Foley

4) Author-ican Psycho Giving a second chance to Hannah Howell

5)Dr Hannibal Lecturer
Hunger Games series - Suzanne Collins

6) The Book Strangler
Shifters series - Rachel Vincent






7) 3rd degree
Desperate Debutantes trilogy - Julia London



BONUS Bloody Mary


1st January to 31st December 2011
9/38
Jack the Page Ripper (15 books)
5books from Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
1.
2.
3.
4. Blood Promise
5. Spirit Bound





4books from Bridgetons by Julia Quinn
1. The Duke and I
2. The Viscount Who Loved Me
3. An Offer From a Gentleman
4. Romancing Mister Bridgerton




3books from Song of Alaska by Tracie Peterson
1. Dawn's Prelude
2. Morning's Refrain
3. Twilight's Serenade



2books from the Fallen Angels by JR WARD
1. Covet
2. Crave


1book from Caster Chronicles by Kami Garcia
1. Beautiful Darkness

Una book-bomber
chick-lit - Sloppy Firsts

romance - Causing Havoc

mystery - Deeper Water

pnr -

young adult - Fallen

Spree Killer Series
Storm Front
Jim Butcher's

Author-ican Psycho
Murphy's Law
Lori Foster's

Dr.Hannibal Lecturer The Hunger Games series
The Hunger Games
Catching Fire
Mocking Jay



The Book Strangler Undead Series by MaryJanice Davidson
Undead and Unreturnable
Undead and Unpopular
Undead and Uneasy
Undead and Unworthy
Undead and Unwelcome
Undead and Unfinished









3rd degree books Millenium Triology
The Girl Who Played with Fire
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest



Bonus - Bloody Mary Vampire Hunter by Laurell K. Hamilton


Challenge Dates: April 13, 2011 – April 13, 2012
Number of series: Fifteen series/Thirty-one books
0/31
Jack the Page Ripper
5 books (In Death series):
Glory in Death
Immortal in Death
Rapture in Death
Ceremony in Death
Vengeance in Death
4 books (Chicago Stars series):
It Had to Be You
Heaven, Texas
Nobody's Baby But Mine
Dream a Little Dream
3 books (Wallflowers series):
It Happened One Autumn
Devil in Winter
Scandal in Spring
2 books (Darkyn series):
If Angels Burn
Private Demon
1 book (Newsflesh series):
Feed
Una-book-bomber
Chick-lit (Dempsey’s series): Welcome to Temptation
Romance (Tumble Creek series): Talk Me Down
Mystery (Thursday Next series): The Eyre Affair
PNR (Demonica series): Ecstasy Unveiled
Young Adult (Study series): Poison Study
Spree Series Killer
Hanaford Park series: Eve of Samhain
Author-ican Psycho
Lords of the Underworld series: The Darkest Pleasure
Dr. Hannibal Lecturer
Psy-Changeling series: Slave to Sensation
The Book Strangler
Princes series
The Raven Prince
The Leopard Prince
The Serpent Prince
The Ice Princess
3rd Degree
Millenium Trilogy
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The Girl Who Played with Fire
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
Bonus
Moon Called

3/15/2011 - 3/14/2012
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series (of your choice)
4 from 2nd
Hard Evidence
Unlawful Contact
Naked Edge
Breaking Point
3 from 3rd
Mind Game
Night Game
Conspiracy Game
2 from 4th
Winter Ice
Spring Rain
1 from the last one
Causing Havoc
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Chick-lit
Sex, Lies, and Online Dating
Romance
Virgin River
Mystery
Pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi
Dead Reckoning
Young adult
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Trial by Fire
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Reno's Chance: A Navy Seals Story
Dangerous Games
Real Men Do It Better
Hidden Agendas
Killer Secrets
Rescue Me
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Instant Attraction
Instant Gratification
Instant Temptation
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
Guilty Pleasures

Start Date: 9/4/10
25/32 READ
1) JACK THE RIPPER (15 books):
5 Books: BDB Series by J.R. Ward
Lover Eternal - 11/19 √
Lover Awakened- 3/25 √
Lover Revealed
Lover Unbound
Lover Enshrined


4 Books: I-Team by Pamela Clare
Extreme Exposure - 11/5 √
Hard Evidence - 1/4 √
Unlawful Contact -3/25 √
Naked Edge



3 Books: Sookie Stackhouse by Charlaine Harris
From Dead to Worse - 9/12 √
Dead and Gone - 9/14 √
Dead in the Family - 9/23 √



2 Books: Mercy Thompson by Patricia Briggs
Bone Crossed - 9/28 √
Silver Borne - 12/26 √


1 Book: Rough Riders by Lorelei James
Branded As Trouble 9/16 √

2) UNA-BOOK-BOMBER (5 books):
Chick-lit: Happy Hour at Casa Dracula 12/19 √
Romance: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas - 9/4 √
Mystery: A Glimpse of Evil by Victoria Laurie - 9/21 √
PNR: Sin Undone by Larissa Ione - 9/9 √
Young Adult: Graceling - 1/1√





3) SPREE SERIES KILLER (2 Books):
Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean - 10/7 √ (need to try again)
The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss - 10/22 √ (loved it!)


4) AUTHOR-ICAN PSYCO (1 bk):
Glory in Death by J.D. Robb - 4/4 √

5) DR. HANNIBAL LECTURER (1 bk):
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson - 4/14 √

6) THE BOOK STRANGLER (Series from Beginning to End)
4 Books: Skin by Ava Gray
Skin Game - 12/12 √
Skin Tight - 12/27 √
Skin Heat - 1/27 √
Skin Dive



7) 3RD DEGREE (Trilogy):
The Hunger Games - 10/15 √
Catching Fire
Mockingjay

BLOODY MARY (BONUS): Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost - 1/16 √


20/31 Read
Jack the Page Ripper
5 Books - Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong
Industrial Magic
Haunted
Broken



4 Books - Ghost Walkers by Christine Feehan
Conspiracy Game
Deadly Game


3 Books - In Death by JD Robb
Witness in Death

2 Books - Mercy Thompson by Patricia Briggs
River Marked

1 Book - Guild Hunter by Nalini Singh
Una-book-bomber
Chick-Lit:
Romance:
Mystery:
PNR/UF:
YA:
Spree Series Killer
New Author - Katie MacAlister
Author-ican Psycho
Given Up Author - Lora Leigh
Dr. Hannibal Lecturer
Praised Series - Kate Daniels by Ilona Andrews
The Book Strangler
One Whole Series - The Legend of the Four Soldiers by Elizabeth Hoyt
To Beguile a Beast
To Desire A Devil


3rd Degree
Trilogy - Stolen by Elisabeth Naughton
Stolen Heat
Stolen Seduction


Bonus - Bloody Mary
Kick-Ass Herione - Cat Crawford in Night Huntress by Jeannine Frost
Read:






















Lacy, I asked a similar question and Yz answered that it would be OK to back date the challenge. You just have to make sure you read all of the books within the year of the challenge.

Duration: Feb 1, 2011 - Jan 31, 2012 (1 year)
Completed: 26/30
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series (of your choice) - Rough Riders
Strong, Silent Type
4 from 2nd - Night Huntress
At Grave's End
Destined for an Early Grave
3 from 3rd - Virgin River
2 from 4th - Navy SEALs
1 from the last one - Play by Play
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
chick-lit:
romance:
mystery:
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi:
young adult:
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books) - Kelly Group International
Hidden Away
7) 3rd Degree (3 books): Key Trilogy
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
Completed:



























1st January to 31st December 2011
10/38
Jack the Page Ripper (15 books)
5books from Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
1.
2.
3.
4.
5. Spirit Bound





4books from Bridgetons by Julia Quinn
1. The Duke and I
2. The Viscount Who Loved Me
3. An Offer From a Gentleman
4. Romancing Mister Bridgerton




3books from Song of Alaska by Tracie Peterson
1. Dawn's Prelude
2. Morning's Refrain
3. Twilight's Serenade



2books from the Fallen Angels by JR WARD
1. Covet
2. Crave


1book from Caster Chronicles by Kami Garcia
1. Beautiful Darkness

Una book-bomber
chick-lit - Sloppy Firsts

romance - Causing Havoc

mystery - Deeper Water

pnr -

young adult - Fallen

Spree Killer Series
Storm Front
Jim Butcher's

Author-ican Psycho
Murphy's Law
Lori Foster's

Dr.Hannibal Lecturer The Hunger Games series
The Hunger Games
Catching Fire
Mocking Jay



The Book Strangler Undead Series by MaryJanice Davidson
Undead and Unreturnable
Undead and Unpopular
Undead and Uneasy
Undead and Unworthy
Undead and Unwelcome
Undead and Unfinished









3rd degree books Millenium Triology
The Girl Who Played with Fire
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest



Bonus - Bloody Mary Vampire Hunter by Laurell K. Hamilton


Duration: April 8, 2011 - April 7, 2012
1/33 Read
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Stephanie Plum by Janet Evanovich
Hard Eight
To the Nines
Ten Big Ones
Eleven on Top
Twelve Sharp





Georgina Kincaid by Richelle Mead
Succubus Dreams
Succubus Heat
Succubus Shadows
Succubus Revealed




Sookie Stackhouse by Charlaine Harris
Definitely Dead
All Together Dead



In Death by J.D. Robb
Glory in Death
Immortal in Death


Highlanders by Karen Marie Moning
To Tame a Highland Warrior

2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Chick-lit: Something Borrowed by Emily Griffin
Romance: Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas
Mystery: The Apprentice by Tess Gerritsen
PNR/Urban-Fantasy/Fantasy/Sci-Fi: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
Young Adult:





3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Soulless by Gail Carriger

4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Shadow Game by Christine Feehan

5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Poison Study by Maria Snyder

6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Halfway to the Grave
One Foot in the Grave
At Grave's End
Destined for an Early Grave
This Side of the Grave
One Grave at a Time






7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Blue Dahlia
Black Rose
Red Lily



BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
Faefever by Karen Marie Moning


5/13/2010 - 5/12/2011
33/33 Completed: 4/18/11
1)Jack The Page Ripper
5 from The Midnight Breed - Lara Adrian





4 from Warriors of Poseidon - Alyssa Day




3 from Immortals (Love Spell series)



2 from The Others - Christine Warren


1 from Celta Heartmates - Robin D. Owens

2) Una book bomber One from each of the following:
Chick Lit.........Romance..........Mystery..........PNR/Sci-fi.......Young Adult





3) Spree Series Killer
Ascension trilogy - Gaelen Foley

4) Author-ican Psycho Giving a second chance to Hannah Howell

5)Dr Hannibal Lecturer
Hunger Games series - Suzanne Collins

6) The Book Strangler
Shifters series - Rachel Vincent






7) 3rd degree
Desperate Debutantes trilogy - Julia London



BONUS Bloody Mary


Serial Challange
Duration: 4/19/2011 to 4/19/2012
Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Take 5 series (and you don't have to be starting with 1st book each time), read:
5 books from 1st series (of your choice)
1 - Vengeance in Death by J.D. Robb (In Death #6)
2 - Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb (In Death #7)
3 - Midnight in Death by J.D. Robb (In Death #7.5)
4 - Conspiracy in Death by J.D. Robb (In Death #8)
5 -
4 from 2nd
1 - Dark Lover by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood #1)
2 - Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood #2)
3 -
4 -
3 from 3rd
1 - Airhead by Meg Cabot (Airhead #1)
2 - Being Nikki by Meg Cabot (Airhead #2)
3 -
2 from 4th
- 2 - All-American Girl by Meg Cabot (All American Girl #1)
- 1 - Ready or Not by Meg Cabot (All American Girl #2)
1 from the last one
1 - The Golden Valkyrie by Iris Johansen (Loveswept #31)











Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres. It does not have to be the first book in the series, but it must be a series book, not a stand-alone:
Chick-Lit: Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin
Romance: In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks
Mystery: The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag by Alan Bradley
PNR/Urban-fantasy/Fantasy/Sci-Fi: Goddess of Light by P.C. Cast
Young Adult: Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr





Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Try out a totally new author: Married with Zombies by Jesse Petersen - 5/19/2011 - *****

Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try. It can be the same series you previously found only so-so, or a totally different series by the same author. It's up to you.
Flirt by Laurell K. Hamilton - 7/14/2011 - ***

Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later.
Just read it already. Go on!
Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning

The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Read a whole series from the beginning to the end (or to the last published book). You choose whether it's going to be a 15-book-long-monster or a 1-book-long-freshly-started-baby series...
1. Prom Nights from Hell by Meg Cabot - TBR
2. Once Dead, Twice Shy by Kim Harrison - 5/4/2011
3. Early to Death, Early to Rise by Kim Harrison - 12/15/2011
4. Something Deadly This Way Comes by Kim Harrison - TBR




3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy. An old fashioned trilogy that wraps up at book 3.
Lucky Trilogy
1. Lucky Charm by Carly Phillips
2. Lucky Streak by Carly Phillips
3.


BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist:
Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison


Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series (of your choice)
1 -
2 -
3 -
4 -
5 -
4 from 2nd
1 -
2 -
3 -
4 -
3 from 3rd
..."
Suzanne, don't forget to post your start and end dates. Enjoy!

Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series (of your choice)
1 -
2 -
3 -
4 -
5 -
4 from 2nd
1 -
2 -
3 -
4 -..."
Will do! Thank you!

I'm really excited about this challenge! I went back a little further than I initially thought I would so I could use the Rough Rider Series in the Book Strangler category. Books subject to change.
1.15.11 to 1.14.12, Updated 4.19.11
Total Number Read: 21 of 38
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books): Take 5 series, read:
5 books from Pamela Clare's I-Team series
1. Extreme Exposure 3.14.11
2. Hard Evidence 3.30.11
3. Unlawful Contact
4. Naked Edge
5. Breaking Point


4 books from Jeaniene Frost's Night Huntress series
1. Halfway to the Grave 2.27.11
2. One Foot in the Grave 3.4.11
3. At Grave's End 4.7.11
4. Destined for an Early Grave



3 books from Maya Banks' KGI series
1. The Darkest Hour 3.4.11
2. No Place to Run 4.4.11
3. Hidden Away


2 books from Shelli Stevens' Seattle Steam series
1. Dangerous Grounds 2.28.11
2. Tempting Adam

1 book from Erin McCarthy's Fast Track series
1. The Chase
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books): Read one book from each of the genres.
Chick-lit: One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
Romance: Angel's Peak by Robyn Carr 3.22.11
Mystery: In Too Deep by Jayne Ann Krentz 1.29.11
PNR: Lover Unleashed by JR Ward or Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione
Young Adult: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins


3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book): Try out a totally new author.
The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton 3.9.11

4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book): Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try.
Magic in the Wind (Drake Sisters, #1) by Christine Feehan 3.5.11

5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book): Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later. Just read it already. Go on!
Naked in Death by JD Robb 4.19.11

6) The Book Strangler (1+ books): Read a whole series from the beginning to the end.
Lorelei James' Rough Riders series
1. Long Hard Ride 1.16.11
2. Rode Hard, Put Up Wet 1.19.11
3. Cowgirl Up and Ride 1.26.11
4. Tied Up, Tied Down 2.22.11
5. Rough, Raw and Ready 2.26.11
6. Branded As Trouble 3.22.11
6.5. Strong, Silent Type 3.24.11
7. Shoulda Been A Cowboy 4.8.11
8. All Jacked Up
9. Raising Kane
9.5. Slow Ride
10. Cowgirls Don't Cry








7) 3rd Degree (3 books): Read a trilogy.
Either Kresley Cole's MacCarrick Brothers Trilogy or Stephanie Tyler's Hold Trilogy
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book): A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist.
Either Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning or Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole

Challenge Dates: April 13, 2011 – April 13, 2012
Number of series: Fifteen series/Thirty-one books
1/31
Jack the Page Ripper
5 books (In Death series):
Glory in Death
Immortal in Death
Rapture in Death
Ceremony in Death
Vengeance in Death
4 books (Chicago Stars series):
It Had to Be You
Heaven, Texas
Nobody's Baby But Mine
Dream a Little Dream
3 books (Wallflowers series):
It Happened One Autumn
Devil in Winter
Scandal in Spring
2 books (Darkyn series):
Private Demon

1 book (Newsflesh series):
Feed
Una-book-bomber
Chick-lit (Dempsey’s series): Welcome to Temptation
Romance (Tumble Creek series): Talk Me Down
Mystery (Thursday Next series): The Eyre Affair
PNR (Demonica series): Ecstasy Unveiled
Young Adult (Study series): Poison Study
Spree Series Killer
Hanaford Park series: Eve of Samhain
Author-ican Psycho
Lords of the Underworld series: The Darkest Pleasure
Dr. Hannibal Lecturer
Psy-Changeling series: Slave to Sensation
The Book Strangler
Princes series
The Raven Prince
The Leopard Prince
The Serpent Prince
The Ice Princess
3rd Degree
Millenium Trilogy
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The Girl Who Played with Fire
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
Bonus
Moon Called

1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books): 5/15
5





4/19***
4




3/23***4/18****
3



2


2/8****4/20***
1

2) Una-book-bomber (5 books): 4/5
chick-lit

romance

mystery

fantasy

young adult

3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book): Done

3/15***
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book): 0/1

5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book): 0/1

6) The Book Strangler (1+ books): 3/5





2/9****3/25*****4/8*****
7) 3rd Degree (3 books): 0/3



BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book): Done

3/18***

1st January to 31st December 2011
11/38
Jack the Page Ripper (15 books)
5books from Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
1.
2.
3.
4.
5. Spirit Bound





4books from Bridgetons by Julia Quinn
1. The Duke and I
2. The Viscount Who Loved Me
3. An Offer From a Gentleman
4. Romancing Mister Bridgerton




3books from Song of Alaska by Tracie Peterson
1. Dawn's Prelude
2. Morning's Refrain
3. Twilight's Serenade



2books from the Fallen Angels by JR WARD
1. Covet
2. Crave


1book from Caster Chronicles by Kami Garcia
1. Beautiful Darkness

Una book-bomber
chick-lit - Sloppy Firsts

romance - Causing Havoc

mystery - Deeper Water

pnr -

young adult - Fallen

Spree Killer Series
Storm Front
Jim Butcher's

Author-ican Psycho
Murphy's Law
Lori Foster's

Dr.Hannibal Lecturer The Hunger Games series
Catching Fire
Mocking Jay



The Book Strangler Undead Series by MaryJanice Davidson
Undead and Unreturnable
Undead and Unpopular
Undead and Uneasy
Undead and Unworthy
Undead and Unwelcome
Undead and Unfinished









3rd degree books Millenium Triology
The Girl Who Played with Fire
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest



Bonus - Bloody Mary Vampire Hunter by Laurell K. Hamilton


1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series
Karen Marie Moning Highlander Series
To Tame a Highland Warrior
The Highlander’s Touch
Kiss of the Highlander
The Dark Highlander





4 from 2nd
Celeste Bradley Spy series
Surrender to a Wicked Spy
One Night with a Spy
Seducing the Spy




3 from 3rd
Matchmaker series by Candace Camp



2 from 4th
Maker series by Adrian Phoenix
Etched in Bone


1 from the last

2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres. It does not have to be the first book in the series, but it must be a series book, not a stand-alone:


mystery Death in the Devil’s Acre by Anne Perry



3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):

4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Border Storm by Amanda Scott

5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Bitten by Kelly Armstrong

6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Lisa Kleypas Bow Street :
Someone to Watch Over Me

Lady Sophia's Lover

Worth Any Price

7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Lucky series by Carly Phillips
Lucky Charm

Lucky Streak

Lucky Break

BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):


RRRC Serial Reading Challenge
4/21/11 - 4/21/12
34/34 read FINISHED!! 11/21/11
Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
5 books from 1st series (Fever series)





4 from 2nd (Earthsea series)




3 from 3rd (The Belgariad series)



2 from 4th (Avalon series)


1 from the last one (Essex Sisters series)

Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres.
Chick-Lit:

Romance:

Mystery:

PNR/Urban-fantasy/Fantasy/Sci-Fi:

Young Adult:

Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Try out a totally new author.

Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Try a book from the author you've "given up" on.

Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Start on that series that everybody is praising

The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Read a whole series from the beginning to the end







3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy
Tender ties historical series



BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
A series with a strong female protagonist.


Challenge Dates: April 13, 2011 – April 13, 2012
Number of series: Fifteen series/Thirty-one books
2/31
Jack the Page Ripper
5 books (In Death series):
Glory in Death
Immortal in Death
Rapture in Death
Ceremony in Death
Vengeance in Death
4 books (Chicago Stars series):
Heaven, Texas
Nobody's Baby But Mine
Dream a Little Dream

3 books (Wallflowers series):
It Happened One Autumn
Devil in Winter
Scandal in Spring
2 books (Darkyn series):
Private Demon

1 book (Newsflesh series):
Feed
Una-book-bomber
Chick-lit (Dempsey’s series): Welcome to Temptation
Romance (Tumble Creek series): Talk Me Down
Mystery (Thursday Next series): The Eyre Affair
PNR (Demonica series): Ecstasy Unveiled
Young Adult (Study series): Poison Study
Spree Series Killer
Hanaford Park series: Eve of Samhain
Author-ican Psycho
Lords of the Underworld series: The Darkest Pleasure
Dr. Hannibal Lecturer
Psy-Changeling series: Slave to Sensation
The Book Strangler
Princes series
The Raven Prince
The Leopard Prince
The Serpent Prince
The Ice Princess
3rd Degree
Millenium Trilogy
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The Girl Who Played with Fire
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
Bonus
Moon Called

Challenge Dates: 2/18/11 - 2/18/12
Read: 13/30
1. Jack the Page Ripper (15 books)
5 books from 1st series: In Death series by J.D. Robb





4 books from the 2nd: Argeneau series by Lynsay Sands




3 from the 3rd: Magnus Pack series by Shelley Laurenston



2 from the 4th: Key Trilogy by Nora Roberts


1 from the 5th: Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews

2. Una-book-bomber (5 books)
chick-lit: Undead series by MaryJanice Davidson

romance: Dark series by Christine Feehan

mystery: Amelia Peabody series by Elizabeth Peters



Try out a totally new author. If the book turns out to be a stinker, you have to TRY AGAIN. Repeat until you find a series that you like and are willing to keep on reading in the future.

4. Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try. It can be the same series you previously found only so-so, or a totally different series by the same author. It's up to you.

5. Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book)
Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later.
Just read it already. Go on!

6. The Book Strangler (1+ books)
The Pride series by Shelley Laurenston






7. 3rd Degree (3 books)
Looking Glass trilogy by Jayne Ann Krentz:



BONUS: Bloody Mary
Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series by Laurell K. Hamilton


Duration: April 8, 2011 - April 7, 2012
2/33 Read
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Stephanie Plum by Janet Evanovich
Hard Eight
To the Nines
Ten Big Ones
Eleven on Top
Twelve Sharp





Georgina Kincaid by Richelle Mead
Succubus Dreams
Succubus Heat
Succubus Shadows
Succubus Revealed




Sookie Stackhouse by Charlaine Harris
Definitely Dead
All Together Dead
From Dead to Worse



In Death by J.D. Robb
Glory in Death
Immortal in Death


Highlanders by Karen Marie Moning
To Tame a Highland Warrior

2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Chick-lit: Something Borrowed by Emily Griffin
Romance: Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas
Mystery: The Apprentice by Tess Gerritsen
PNR/Urban-Fantasy/Fantasy/Sci-Fi: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
Young Adult:





3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Soulless by Gail Carriger

4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Shadow Game by Christine Feehan

5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):

6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Halfway to the Grave
One Foot in the Grave
At Grave's End
Destined for an Early Grave
This Side of the Grave
One Grave at a Time






7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Blue Dahlia
Black Rose
Red Lily



BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
Faefever by Karen Marie Moning


1.15.11 to 1.14.12, Updated 4.27.11
Total Number Read: 23 of 38
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books): Take 5 series, read:
5 books from Pamela Clare's I-Team series
1. Extreme Exposure 3.14.11
2. Hard Evidence 3.30.11
3. Unlawful Contact
4. Naked Edge
5. Breaking Point


4 books from Jeaniene Frost's Night Huntress series
1. Halfway to the Grave 2.27.11
2. One Foot in the Grave 3.4.11
3. At Grave's End 4.7.11
4. Destined for an Early Grave



3 books from Maya Banks' KGI series
1. The Darkest Hour 3.4.11
2. No Place to Run 4.4.11
3. Hidden Away


2 books from Shelli Stevens' Seattle Steam series
1. Dangerous Grounds 2.28.11
2. Tempting Adam

1 book from Erin McCarthy's Fast Track series
1. The Chase
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books): Read one book from each of the genres.
Chick-lit: One for the Money by Janet Evanovich 4.26.11
Romance: Angel's Peak by Robyn Carr 3.22.11
Mystery: In Too Deep by Jayne Ann Krentz 1.29.11
PNR: Lover Unleashed by JR Ward
Young Adult: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins




3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book): Try out a totally new author.
The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton 3.9.11

4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book): Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try.
Magic in the Wind (Drake Sisters, #1) by Christine Feehan 3.5.11

5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book): Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later. Just read it already. Go on!
Naked in Death by JD Robb 4.19.11

6) The Book Strangler (1+ books): Read a whole series from the beginning to the end.
Lorelei James' Rough Riders series
1. Long Hard Ride 1.16.11
2. Rode Hard, Put Up Wet 1.19.11
3. Cowgirl Up and Ride 1.26.11
4. Tied Up, Tied Down 2.22.11
5. Rough, Raw and Ready 2.26.11
6. Branded As Trouble 3.22.11
6.5. Strong, Silent Type 3.24.11
7. Shoulda Been A Cowboy 4.8.11
8. All Jacked Up
9. Raising Kane
9.5. Slow Ride
10. Cowgirls Don't Cry








7) 3rd Degree (3 books): Read a trilogy.
Either Kresley Cole's MacCarrick Brothers Trilogy or Stephanie Tyler's Hold Trilogy
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book): A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist.
Either Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning or Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole
Serial Reader Challenge: Starting 10-13-10
1)Jack the Page Ripper:15 books
5 Suzanne Brockmann Troubleshooters
12-9-10
3-9-11
2-6-11
11-14-10
1-2-11
4 Tara Jenzen Steele Street
12-4-10
3-6-11
3-19-11
4-27-11
3 Meg Cabot- Queen of Babble
10-22-10 ]
1-1-11
12-16-10
2 Nora Roberts Bride Quartet
11-29-10
12-2-10
1 Lara Adrian Breed
11-4-10
2) Una-book bomber-5 books
Chick-lit~
Romance~
12-8-10
Mystery~
10-16-10
PNR/Sci Fi~
11-14-10
YA~
10-24-10
Spree Series Killer
12-21-10
Author-ican Psyco
11-6-10
Dr. Hannibal Lecturer TBA
The Book Strangler
1-30-11
12-13-10
2-25-11
11-5-10
3rd Degree
3-25-11
1-31-11
12-30-10
Bloody Mary~
1-14-11
1)Jack the Page Ripper:15 books
5 Suzanne Brockmann Troubleshooters





4 Tara Jenzen Steele Street




3 Meg Cabot- Queen of Babble



2 Nora Roberts Bride Quartet


1 Lara Adrian Breed

2) Una-book bomber-5 books
Chick-lit~

Romance~

Mystery~

PNR/Sci Fi~

YA~

Spree Series Killer

Author-ican Psyco

Dr. Hannibal Lecturer TBA
The Book Strangler




3rd Degree



Bloody Mary~


RRRC Serial Reading Challenge
4/21/11 - 4/21/12
1/32 read
Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
5 books from 1st series (Belgariad series)
4 from 2nd (Earthsea series)

3 from 3rd (Fallen Angels series)
2 from 4th (Avalon series)
1 from the last one (World without End)
Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres.
Chick-Lit: One for the Money
Romance: Minx
Mystery: The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie
PNR/Urban-fantasy/Fantasy/Sci-Fi: Towers of Midnight
Young Adult: Evermore
Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Try out a totally new author.
Dark Lover
Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Try a book from the author you've "given up" on.
The China Bride
Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Start on that series that everybody is praising
Mine till Midnight
The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Read a whole series from the beginning to the end
The Fever Series (5 books)
3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy
The Elenium
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
A series with a strong female protagonist.
Moon Called

Challenge Dates: April 13, 2011 – April 13, 2012
Number of series: Fifteen series/Thirty-one books
3/31
Jack the Page Ripper
5 books (In Death series):
Glory in Death
Immortal in Death
Rapture in Death
Ceremony in Death
Vengeance in Death
4 books (Chicago Stars series):
Heaven, Texas
Nobody's Baby But Mine
Dream a Little Dream

3 books (Wallflowers series):
It Happened One Autumn
Devil in Winter
Scandal in Spring
2 books (Darkyn series):
Private Demon

1 book (Newsflesh series):
Feed
Una-book-bomber
Chick-lit (Dempsey’s series): Welcome to Temptation
Romance (Tumble Creek series): Talk Me Down
Mystery (Thursday Next series): The Eyre Affair
Young Adult (Study series): Poison Study

Spree Series Killer
Hanaford Park series: Eve of Samhain
Author-ican Psycho
Lords of the Underworld series: The Darkest Pleasure
Dr. Hannibal Lecturer
Psy-Changeling series: Slave to Sensation
The Book Strangler
Princes series
The Raven Prince
The Leopard Prince
The Serpent Prince
The Ice Princess
3rd Degree
Millenium Trilogy
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
The Girl Who Played with Fire
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
Bonus
Moon Called

3/15/2011 - 3/14/2012
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series (of your choice)
4 from 2nd
Hard Evidence
Unlawful Contact
Naked Edge
Breaking Point
3 from 3rd
Mind Game
Night Game
Conspiracy Game
2 from 4th
Winter Ice
Spring Rain
1 from the last one
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Chick-lit
Sex, Lies, and Online Dating
Romance
Virgin River
Mystery
Pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi
Dead Reckoning
Young adult
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Trial by Fire
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Reno's Chance: A Navy Seals Story
Dangerous Games
Real Men Do It Better
Hidden Agendas
Killer Secrets
Rescue Me
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Instant Attraction
Instant Gratification
Instant Temptation
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
Guilty Pleasures
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