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Serial Reader Challenge

Start Date: Feb 1, 2011
Duration: 1 year
Completed: 30/30
Woo hoo - Now I can start over! Yes, I know, it's a sickness!
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series (of your choice) - Rough Riders
4 from 2nd - Night Huntress
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
7) 3rd Degree (3 books): Key Trilogy
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
Completed:































Progress: 11/??
Duration: 1/04/2011 - 31/03/2012
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series (of your choice)
Black Dagger Brotherhood
4. Lover Revealed
5. Lover Unbound



4 from 2nd
The Fever Series
1. Darkfever
2. Bloodfever
3. Faefever
4. Dreamfever
5. Shadowfever
3 from 3rd
The Kushiel Saga
2. Kushiel's Chosen
3. Kushiel's Avatar

2 from 4th
1 from the last one
Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh
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:
chick-lit
romance
mystery
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi
young adult
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):

4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
The Study Series
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 (5 books):





7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
1. Dance Upon the Air
3. Face the Fire
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book): Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews

1st January to 31st December 2011
13/38
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 Unpopular
Undead and Uneasy
Undead and Unworthy
Undead and Unwelcome
Undead and Unfinished









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



Bonus - Bloody Mary Vampire Hunter by Laurell K. Hamilton


Start Date: Feb 1, 2011
Duration: 1 year
Completed: 30/30
Woo hoo - Now I can start over! Yes, I know, it's a sickness!
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books)..."
Done in 3 Months!!! Congratulations KarenH.

Duration: 4 May 2011 to 3 May 2012
Complete: 27/29
✔1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books): 15/15
✔Coffeehouse Mysteries by Cleo Coyle
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
✔Brides Quartet by Nora Roberts
1.
2.
3.
4.
✔Valdemar: Collegium Chronicles by Mercedes Lackey
1.
2.
3.
✔Mercedes Thompson by Patricia Briggs
1.
2.
✔Black Dagger Brotherhood by JR Ward
1.
✔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:
Chick-lit -
Romance -
Mystery
PNR/UF/F/SF -
YA -
✔3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book)
✔4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Gave up on House of Night, but this has redeemed her!
✔5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
✔6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):
Alex Craft series by Kalayna Price
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Born In Trilogy by Nora Roberts
1.
2. Born in Ice
3. Born in Shame
✔BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
Karate expert

Challenge Dates: April 13, 2011 – April 13, 2012
Number of series: Fifteen series/Thirty-one books
4/31
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):
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

I’m in and I will post as I go!
May 4, 2011 to May 4, 2012
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
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
1.
2.
3.
2 from 4th
1.Heat Lightning by John Sandford - 5/4/2011
2.
1 from the last one (and you don't have to be starting with 1st book each time)
1. Crave by J.R. Ward - 5/8/2011
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:
chick-lit
romance
mystery
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi
Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward - 5/14/2011
young adult
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
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):
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.
2.
3.
4.
?
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy. An old fashioned trilogy that wraps up at book 3.
1.
2.
3.
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist, something like: police detective, body builder, warrion. So for example LKH Anita Blake would work.
Books completed:




22/31 Read
Jack the Page Ripper
5 Books - Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong
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
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:























RRRC Serial Reading Challenge
4/21/11 - 4/21/12
2/32 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

08/05/2011 - 08/05/2012
Take 5 series, read:
5 from 1st: Anna Strong Chronicles





4 from 2nd:Chicagoland Vampires




3 from 3rd Persephone Alcmedi



2 from 4th: Elemental Witches


1 from 5th: Lords of the Underworld

2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
chick-lit
romance
mystery
fantasy: Taltos by Steven Brust (Vlad Taltos series)
young adult





4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)







7) 3rd Degree (3 books):


5/8/11 - 5/8/12
1/31
1. Jack the Page Ripper (1/15)
Midnight Breed Series by Lara Adrian
2. Kiss of Crimson
3. Midnight Awakening
4. Midnight Rising
5. Veil of Midnight
The Morganville Vampire Series by Rachel Caine
1. Glass Houses
2. The Dead Girls' Dance
3. Midnight Alley
4. Feast of Fools
Riley Jenson Guardian Series by Keri Arthur
1. Deadly Desire
2. Bound to Shadows
3. Moon Sworn
Shifters Series by Rachel Vincent
1. Rogue
2. Pride
House of Night Series by P.C. Cast
1. Awakened
2. Una-book Bomber (0/5)
Chick-lit
Romance
Mystery
PNR/UF - The Iron Hunt - M. Liu
YA
3. Spree Series Killer (0/1+)
Pleasure Unbound - L. Ione
4. Author-ican Psycho (0/1)
Kiss of the Highlander - K. Moning
5. Dr. Hannibal Lectures (0/1)
6. The Book Strangler (0/4)
The Shadowfae Chronicles Series by Erica Hayes
1. Shadowfae
2. Shadowglass: The Shadowfae Chronicles
3. Poison Kissed
4. Blood Cursed
7. 3rd Degree (0/3)
The Hunger Games Series by Suzanne Collins
1. The Hunger Games
2. Catching Fire
3. Mockingjay
Bonus: Bloody Mary (0/1)
Twice Bitten - C. Neill

1.15.11 to 1.14.12, Updated 5.10.11
Total Number Read: 26 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 5.10.11




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 4.25.11
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 4.29.11
9. Raising Kane 4.30.11
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

RRRC Serial Reading Challenge
4/21/11 - 4/21/12
3/32 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
5/31
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):
Devil in Winter
Scandal in Spring

2 books (Darkyn series):
Private Demon

1 book (Newsflesh series):

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

Serial Reader Challenge
Duration: 5/12/11 - 5/11/12
6/35
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books): Take 5 series, read:
5 books from Midnight Breed Series by Lara Adrian
1. Kiss of Midnight
2. Kiss of Crimson
3. Midnight Awakening
4. Midnight Rising
5. Veil of Midnight





4 from Dark-Hunter by Sherrilyn Kenyon
1.
2. Fear the Darkness
3. Devil May Cry
4. Upon The Midnight Clear (Dark-Hunter, #13)




3 from Harmony by Jayne Castle
1.
2. Silver Master
3. Obsidian Prey



2 from Demonica by Larissa Ione
1.
2. Sin Undone


1 from The Fallen Angels by J.R. Ward
1.

2) Una-book-bomber (5 books): Read one book from each of the genres.
1. Chick-lit – Hot Finish
2. Romance - To Catch a Highlander
3.
4. PNR/UF/Sci-fi – Twice as Hot
5. YA - Forever





3) Spree Series Killer (2 book):Try out a totally new author. -
1.
2.


4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book): Try a book from the author you've "given up" on. - Goddess of Spring by P.C. Cast

5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):Start on that series that everybody is praising so much. - Slave to Sensation by Nalini Signh

6) The Book Strangler (7 books):Read a whole series from the beginning to the end.
1. Magic in the Wind (Drake Sisters, #1)
2. The Twilight Before Christmas
3. Oceans of Fire
4. Dangerous Tides
5. Safe Harbor
6. Turbulent Sea
7. Hidden Currents







7) 3rd Degree (3 bookcovers): Read a trilogy.
1. Dark Embrace (Rose Trilogy, #1)
2. Dark Victory (Rose Trilogy, #2)
3. Dark Lover (Rose Trilogy, #3)



BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book): A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist. - One Grave at a Time


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
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
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):
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

RRRC Serial Reading Challenge
4/21/11 - 4/21/12
4/32 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
6/31
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):
Devil in Winter
Scandal in Spring

2 books (Darkyn series):
Private Demon

1 book (Newsflesh series):

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

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: April 13, 2011 – April 13, 2012
Number of series: Fifteen series/Thirty-one books
7/31
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):
Devil in Winter
Scandal in Spring

2 books (Darkyn series):
Private Demon

1 book (Newsflesh series):

Una-book-bomber
Chick-lit (Dempsey’s series): Welcome to Temptation
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

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

Duration: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
21/32 Read (Updated 05.21.11)
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
5 books from Janet Evanovich Stephanie Plum Series
1. To the Nines, 02.19.11
2. Ten Big Ones, 02.28.11
3. Eleven on Top, 02.28.11
4. Twelve Sharp, 03.01.11
5. Lean Mean Thirteen, 03.16.11





4 books from Jim Butcher The Dresden Files
1. Small Favor, 04.23.11
2. Turn Coat, 05.15.11
3. Changes
4. Ghost Story




3 books from Kim Harrison The Hollows
1. A Fistful of Charms, 02.19.11
2. For a Few Demons More, 03.25.11
3. The Outlaw Demon Wails, 05.12.11



2 books from Lynsay Sands Argeneau
1. Born to Bite, 03.28.11
2. Hungry for You, 05.21.11


1 book from Anne Stuart The House of Rohan
1. Reckless, 04.10.11

2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
chick-lit - First Comes Marriage by Mary Balogh, 03.22.11
romance - This Matter Of Marriage by Debbie Macomber, 04.18.11
mystery - Treachery in Death by J.D. Robb, 03.11.11
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi - Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon, 05.20.11
young adult - Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare, 04.24.11





3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book): Try out a totally new author.
1. Lord of the Fading Lands by C.L. Wilson

4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book): Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try.
1. Soulless by Gail Carriger

5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book): Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later.
1. Bitten by Kelley Armstrong

6) The Book Strangler (1+ books): Read a whole series from the beginning to the end (or to the last published book).
The Hathaways by Lisa Kleypas
1. Mine Till Midnight, 03.20.11
2. Seduce Me at Sunrise, 03.29.11
3. Tempt Me at Twilight
4. Married By Morning
5. Love in the Afternoon





7) 3rd Degree (3 books): Read a trilogy.
Chicago Fire Trilogy by Susan Wiggs
1. The Hostage
2. The Mistress
3. The Firebrand



BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book): A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist
1. The Laughing Corpse by Laurell K. Hamilton, 03.03.11


Challenge Dates: April 13, 2011 – April 13, 2012
Number of series: Fifteen series/Thirty-one books
8/31
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):
Devil in Winter
Scandal in Spring

2 books (Darkyn series):
Private Demon

1 book (Newsflesh series):

Una-book-bomber
Chick-lit (Dempsey’s series): Welcome to Temptation
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

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


1.15.11 to 1.14.12, Updated 5.24.11
Total Number Read: 27 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 5.10.11




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 5.23.11



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 4.25.11
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 4.29.11
9. Raising Kane 4.30.11
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

RRRC Serial Reading Challenge
4/21/11 - 4/21/12
6/32 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:

PNR/Urban-fantasy/Fantasy/Sci-Fi: Towers of Midnight
Young Adult:

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

Start Date: 9/4/10
28/32 READ
1) JACK THE RIPPER (15 books):
5 Books: I-Team by Pamela Clare
Extreme Exposure - 11/5 √
Hard Evidence - 1/4 √
Unlawful Contact -3/25 √
Naked Edge
Breaking Point



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



3 Books: BDB by J.R. Ward
Lover Eternal - 11/19 √
Lover Awakened - 3/25 √
Lover Revealed - 5/17 √



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):
Stud Club by Tessa Dare
One Dance with a Duke - 10/27 √
Twice Tempted by a Rogue - 3/4 √
Three Nights with a Scoundrel - 5/25 √



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


1.15.11 to 1.14.12, Updated 5.31.11
Total Number Read: 28 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 5.10.11




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 5.23.11



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 4.25.11
Young Adult: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles




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 4.29.11
9. Raising Kane 4.30.11
9.5. Slow Ride 5.30.11
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

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





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 All Souls Trilogy by Deborah Harkness
1.

Una book-bomber
chick-lit - Sloppy Firsts

romance - Causing Havoc

mystery -

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
Mocking Jay



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









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



Bonus - Bloody Mary Vampire Hunter by Laurell K. Hamilton


I’m in and I will post as I go!
May 4, 2011 to May 4, 2012
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series (of your choice)- In Death Series
1. Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb - 6/14/2011
2.
3.
4.
5.
4 from 2nd
1.
2.
3.
4.
3 from 3rd (The MacCarrick Brothers Trilogy)
1. If You Dare by Kresley Cole - 6/8/2011
2.
3.
2 from 4th (Virgil Flowers Series)
1.Heat Lightning by John Sandford - 5/4/2011
2.
1 from the last one (and you don't have to be starting with 1st book each time) - (The Fallen Angles Series)
1. Crave by J.R. Ward - 5/8/2011
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:
chick-lit - Sookie Stackhouse Series
Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris - 6/1/2011
romance
mystery (Armand Gamache Series)
Still Life by Louise Penny - 6/5/2011
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi (Black Dagger Brotherhood Series)
Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward - 5/14/2011
young adult (If I Stay #2)
Where She Went by Gayle Forman
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
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.
Draken Series -The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe - 5/26/2011
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!
Psy-Changeling Series #1
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh - 6/16/2011
6) 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.
2.
3.
4.
?
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy. An old fashioned trilogy that wraps up at book 3.
The Forest of Hands and Teeth Series
1. The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan - 5/29/2011
2.
3.
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist, something like: police detective, body builder, warrion. So for example LKH Anita Blake would work.
Night Huntress Series: Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost - 5/19/2011
Books completed:













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
1 from the last one
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Chick-lit
Sex, Lies, and Online Dating
Romance
Mystery
Pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi
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):
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

1.15.11 to 1.14.12, Updated 6.7.11
Total Number Read: 29 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 5.10.11




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 5.23.11



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 4.25.11
Young Adult: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles




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 4.29.11
9. Raising Kane 4.30.11
9.5. Slow Ride 5.30.11
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

Start Date: 9/4/10
28/31 READ
1) JACK THE RIPPER (15 books):
5 Books: I-Team by Pamela Clare
Extreme Exposure - 11/5 √
Hard Evidence - 1/4 √
Unlawful Contact -3/25 √
Naked Edge
Breaking Point



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



3 Books: BDB by J.R. Ward
Lover Eternal - 11/19 √
Lover Awakened - 3/25 √
Lover Revealed - 5/17 √



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)
3 Books: Stud Club by Tessa Dare
One Dance with a Duke - 10/27 √
Twice Tempted by a Rogue - 3/4 √
Three Nights with a Scoundrel - 5/25 √



7) 3RD DEGREE (Trilogy):
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
The Hunger Games - 10/15 √
Catching Fire - 6/4 √
Mockingjay - 6/5 √



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


06/08/11-06/08/12
SERIAL KILLER READER CHALLENGE
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
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
1.
2.
3.
2 from 4th
1.
2.
1 from the last one (and you don't have to be starting with 1st book each time)
1.
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:
chick-lit
romance
mystery
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi
young adult
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
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):
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.
2.
3.
4.
5.
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy. An old fashioned trilogy that wraps up at book 3.
1.
2.
3.
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist, something like: police detective, body builder, warrion. So for example LKH Anita Blake would work.
1.

RRRC Serial Reading Challenge
4/21/11 - 4/21/12
6/32 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:

PNR/Urban-fantasy/Fantasy/Sci-Fi: Towers of Midnight
Young Adult:

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

I'm using yesterday as my start date, March 17, 2011 so my end date is March 17,2012
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:





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 :

Lady Sophia's Lover

Worth Any Price

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



BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):


RRRC Serial Reading Challenge
4/21/11 - 4/21/12
6/32 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:

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

28/31 Read
Jack the Page Ripper
5 Books - Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong
Haunted
Broken


4 Books - Dresden Files by Jim Butchter
3 Books - In Death by JD Robb
2 Books - Mercy Thompson by Patricia Briggs
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
3rd Degree
Trilogy - Stolen by Elisabeth Naughton
Stolen Seduction

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





























1.15.11 to 1.14.12, Updated 6.19.11
Total Number Read: 31 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 5.10.11




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 5.23.11



2 books from Shelli Stevens' Seattle Steam series
1. Dangerous Grounds 2.28.11
2. Tempting Adam 6.9.11


1 book from Erin McCarthy's Fast Track series
1. The Chase 6.7.11

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 4.25.11
Young Adult: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles 6.11.11





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 4.29.11
9. Raising Kane 4.30.11
9.5. Slow Ride 5.30.11
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

I’m in and I will post as I go!
May 4, 2011 to May 4, 2012
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series (of your choice)- In Death Series
1. Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb - 6/14/2011
2.
3.
4.
5.
4 from 2nd Fever Series
1. Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning - 6/19/2011
2. Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning - 6/29/2011
3. Faefever by Karen Marie Moning - 6/30/2011
4. Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning - 7/16/2011
3 from 3rd (The MacCarrick Brothers Trilogy)
1. If You Dare by Kresley Cole - 6/8/2011
2. If You Desire by Kresley Cole - 7/2/2011
3.
2 from 4th (Virgil Flowers Series)
1.Heat Lightning by John Sandford - 5/4/2011
2.
1 from the last one (and you don't have to be starting with 1st book each time) - (The Fallen Angles Series)
1. Crave by J.R. Ward - 5/8/2011
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:
chick-lit - Sookie Stackhouse Series
Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris - 6/1/2011
romance
mystery (Armand Gamache Series)
Still Life by Louise Penny - 6/5/2011
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi (Black Dagger Brotherhood Series)
Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward - 5/14/2011
young adult (If I Stay #2)
Where She Went by Gayle Forman
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
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.
Draken Series -The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe - 5/26/2011
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!
Psy-Changeling Series #1
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh - 6/16/2011
6) 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. The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley - 6/22/2011
2.
3.
4.
?
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy. An old fashioned trilogy that wraps up at book 3.
The Forest of Hands and Teeth Series
1. The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan - 5/29/2011
2.
3.
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist, something like: police detective, body builder, warrion. So for example LKH Anita Blake would work.
Night Huntress Series: Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost - 5/19/2011
Books completed:



















RRRC Serial Reading Challenge
4/21/11 - 4/21/12
7/32 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:

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

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

I'm using yesterday as my start date, March 17, 2011 so my end date is March 17,2012
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Take 5 series, read:
5 books from 1st series
Karen Marie Moning Highlander Series
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:





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 :

Lady Sophia's Lover

Worth Any Price

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



BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):


1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
Night Huntress
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.





Mercedes Thompson
1.
2.
3.
4.




Sookie Stackhouse
1.
2.
3.



Fever
1.
2.


Outlander
1.

2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
chick-lit: Something Borrowed
romance:
mystery: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi: The Laughing Corpse
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):
1.
2. Magic Burns
3. Magic Strikes
4. Magic Bleeds

7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy. An old fashioned trilogy that wraps up at book 3.
Tithe
Valiant
Ironside
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
Iron Crowned

Duration: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
26/32 Read (Updated 06.26.11)
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
5 books from Janet Evanovich Stephanie Plum Series
1. To the Nines, 02.19.11
2. Ten Big Ones, 02.28.11
3. Eleven on Top, 02.28.11
4. Twelve Sharp, 03.01.11
5. Lean Mean Thirteen, 03.16.11





4 books from Jim Butcher The Dresden Files
1. Small Favor, 04.23.11
2. Turn Coat, 05.15.11
3. Changes, 06.03.11
4. Ghost Story




3 books from Kim Harrison The Hollows
1. A Fistful of Charms, 02.19.11
2. For a Few Demons More, 03.25.11
3. The Outlaw Demon Wails, 05.12.11



2 books from Lynsay Sands Argeneau
1. Born to Bite, 03.28.11
2. Hungry for You, 05.21.11


1 book from Anne Stuart The House of Rohan
1. Reckless, 04.10.11

2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
chick-lit - First Comes Marriage by Mary Balogh, 03.22.11
romance - This Matter Of Marriage by Debbie Macomber, 04.18.11
mystery - Treachery in Death by J.D. Robb, 03.11.11
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi - Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon, 05.20.11
young adult - Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare, 04.24.11





3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book): Try out a totally new author.
1. Lord of the Fading Lands by C.L. Wilson

4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book): Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try.
1. Soulless by Gail Carriger, 06.19.11

5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book): Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later.
1. Bitten by Kelley Armstrong, 06.26.11

6) The Book Strangler (1+ books): Read a whole series from the beginning to the end (or to the last published book).
The Hathaways by Lisa Kleypas
1. Mine Till Midnight, 03.20.11
2. Seduce Me at Sunrise, 03.29.11
3. Tempt Me at Twilight, 06.01.11
4. Married By Morning
5. Love in the Afternoon





7) 3rd Degree (3 books): Read a trilogy.
Chicago Fire Trilogy by Susan Wiggs
1. The Hostage, 06.22.11
2. The Mistress
3. The Firebrand



BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book): A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist
1. The Laughing Corpse by Laurell K. Hamilton, 03.03.11


Duration: 5/12/11 - 5/11/12
15/35
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books): Take 5 series, read:
5 books from Midnight Breed Series by Lara Adrian
1.
2. Kiss of Crimson
3. Midnight Awakening
4. Midnight Rising
5. Veil of Midnight





4 from Dark-Hunter by Sherrilyn Kenyon
1.
2. Fear the Darkness
3.
4.




3 from Harmony by Jayne Castle
1.
2. Silver Master
3. Obsidian Prey



2 from Demonica by Larissa Ione
1.
2.


1 from The Fallen Angels by J.R. Ward
1.

2) Una-book-bomber (5 books): Read one book from each of the genres.
1. Chick-lit – Hot Finish
2.
3.
4.
5. YA - Forever





3) Spree Series Killer (2 book):Try out a totally new author.
1.
2.


4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book): Try a book from the author you've "given up" on. - Goddess of Spring by P.C. Cast

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

6) The Book Strangler (7 books):Read a whole series from the beginning to the end.
1. Magic in the Wind (Drake Sisters, #1)
2. The Twilight Before Christmas
3. Oceans of Fire
4. Dangerous Tides
5. Safe Harbor
6. Turbulent Sea
7. Hidden Currents







7) 3rd Degree (3 bookcovers): Read a trilogy.
1. Dark Embrace (Rose Trilogy, #1)
2. Dark Victory (Rose Trilogy, #2)
3. Dark Lover (Rose Trilogy, #3)





RRRC Serial Reading Challenge
4/21/11 - 4/21/12
8/32 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:

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

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

RRRC Serial Reading Challenge
4/21/11 - 4/21/12
9/32 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:

Romance: Minx
Mystery:

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

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

1.15.11 to 1.14.12, Updated 7.7.11
Total Number Read: 32 of 38, Plus one, for a total of 39 - my Book Strangler series has added another book!
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 5.10.11




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 5.23.11



2 books from Shelli Stevens' Seattle Steam series
1. Dangerous Grounds 2.28.11
2. Tempting Adam 6.9.11


1 book from Erin McCarthy's Fast Track series
1. The Chase 6.7.11

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 4.25.11
Young Adult: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles 6.11.11





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 4.29.11
9. Raising Kane 4.30.11
9.5. Slow Ride 5.30.11
10. Cowgirls Don't Cry 7.7.11
11. Chasin' Eight












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 Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning

Start Date: 9/4/10
30/31 READ
1) JACK THE RIPPER (15 books):
5 Books: I-Team by Pamela Clare
Extreme Exposure - 11/5 √
Hard Evidence - 1/4 √
Unlawful Contact -3/25 √
Naked Edge -7/12 √
Breaking Point




4 Books: Sookie Stackhouse by Charlaine Harris
From Dead to Worse - 9/12 √
Dead and Gone - 9/14 √
Dead in the Family - 9/23 √
Dead Reckoning - 6/18 √




3 Books: BDB by J.R. Ward
Lover Eternal - 11/19 √
Lover Awakened - 3/25 √
Lover Revealed - 5/17 √



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)
3 Books: Stud Club by Tessa Dare
One Dance with a Duke - 10/27 √
Twice Tempted by a Rogue - 3/4 √
Three Nights with a Scoundrel - 5/25 √



7) 3RD DEGREE (Trilogy):
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
The Hunger Games - 10/15 √
Catching Fire - 6/4 √
Mockingjay - 6/5 √



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

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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~
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