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January 2010 Reading Challenge

1. vampires:
2. werewolves: Moon Awakening by Lucy Monroe
3. shifters:
4. gods/goddesses/immortals:
5. demons/angels : Covet by JR Ward
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages:
7. fae/fairies:
8. aliens/space cowboys, adventurers, mercenaries: Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities/ time-travel: Bewitching the Highlander by Lois Greiman
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians:









Read 2/10.
1. vampires: Touch the Dark
2. werewolves: Captivate
3. shifters: Stray
4. gods/goddesses/immortals: Succubus Heat
5. demons/angels:
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages: Beautiful Creatures
7. fae/fairies: Storm Born
8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries:The Host
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities:
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians: Night Shift











1. vampires:The Vampire Shrink
2. werewolves:Kissing Sin
3. shifters:Rogue
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5. demons/angels:Noah
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages:Dead Witch Walking
8. aliens/space cowboys, adventurers, mercenaries:Ender's Game
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities:Fool Moon
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians: Blood Blade
Read:


To Read:









1. Vampires - Immortal Danger
2. Werewolves - The Dark One
3. Shifters - Winter Kiss A Dragonfire Novel
4. Gods/Goddesses/Immortals - Kiss of the Night
5. Demons/Angels -
6. Witches/Warlocks/Sorcerers/Mages - Tempt Me with Darkness
7. Fae/Fairies - Divine Misdemeanors
8. Alien/Space Cowboys, adventurers, mercenaries - Rion
9. Psychics/Ghosts/Humans with paranormal abilities - Outlander
10. Hunters/Warriors/Slayers/Guardians - Atlantis Rising









Also read:

1/10 read

Well, it's been a slow start, but I loved Soulless.
1. Vampires - Touch the Dark by Karen Chance
3. Shifters - Fire Me Up by Katie MacAlister
4. Gods/Goddesses/Immortals - Tempted by P.C. & Kristin Cast
5. Demons/Angels - Beneath the Skin by Adrian Phoenix
6. Witches/Warlocks - Grave Peril by Jim Butcher
7. Fae/Fairies - Tempest Rising by Nicole Peeler
8. Aliens/Space... - Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
9. Psychics/Ghosts/Paranormal Abilities - Murder Game by Christine Feehan
10. Hunters/Warriors/Slayers/Guardians - The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason








Currently Reading


Seems like a perfect reason to swap out to me!

Had to do a swap out for the space/alien book. I was having trouble really getting into Ender in Exile. Besides, it's been almost a year since I last read The Host. Definetly time for a re-read!
1. vampires - Death's Mistress by Karen Chance (Will be released Jan 5th)
2. werewolves - Kitty's House of Horrors by Carrie Vaughn (Will be released Jan 1st)
4. gods/goddesses/immortals - The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages - Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia
7. fae/fairies - Storm Born by Richelle Mead
8. space adventurers/space mercenaries - The Host by Stephenie Meyer
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities - My Soul to Save by Rachel Vincent
TO READ





READ FOR CHALLENGE
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ALSO READ
The Hunger Games bySuzanne Collins
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
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1. vampires
Midnight’s Daughter by Karen Chance
2. werewolves
Wolf at the Door by Christine Warren
3. shifters
Night Huntress by Yasmine Galenorn (shifts into tabby cat)
4. gods/goddesses/immortals
5. demons/angels
Eve of Darkness by S. J Day (Demon)
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages
(all of the aformentioned plus any practitioners of magic)
Small Favor by Jim Butcher (Wizard)
7. fae/fairies
The Immortal Highlander by Karen Marie Moning (Fae)
8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries
Belladonna by Anne Bishop (set in space)
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities
Ice Cold Grave by Charlaine Harris (Psychic)
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians
Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin (Hunter/Bounty hunter)
Currently Reading

Completed


1. Vampires:
2. Werewolves: Frostbitten by Kelley Armstrong
3. Shifters: Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs
4. Gods/Goddesses/immortals: Tempted by PC Cast
5. Angels/Demons: Covet by J R Ward
6. Witches: Witch Fire by Anya Bast
7. Fae:
8. Aliens:
9. Psychic: A Touch of Dead by Charlaine Harris
10. Hunters:
NB: Am readng both Jaci's Experiment & Grady's Awakening as they are novella size.
CURRENTLY READING:

TO READ:




COMPLETED:






3/10 READ
1. Vampires -
2. Werewolves -
3. Shifters - Rogue by Rachel Vincent
4. Immortals - The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter
5. Demons/Angels - Trick of the Light by Rob Thurman
6. Mages - Touch the Dark by Karen Chance
7. Fae/Faeries -
8. Aliens - Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter
9. Human w/ Paranormal Abilities - Riding the Storm by Sydney Croft
10. Hunter/Slayer/Guardian - The Darkest Kiss by Keri Arthur
Link to My Challenges & Lists




1. Vampires: Just One Sip by Katie MacAlister
2. Werewolves: Kitty Takes a Holiday by Carrie Vaughn
3. Shifters: Stray by Rachel Vincent
4. Immortals: Blue Moon by Alyson Noel
5. Demons: Come Hell or High Water by Michele Bardsley
6. Wizard: Death Masks by Jim Butcher
7. Fae/Elves: Even Vampires Get the Blues by Katie MacAlister
8. Alien: Shades of Midnight by Laura Adrian
9. Time Travel: Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Galbaldon
10. Hunters: Three Days to Dead by Kelley Meding











1. Vampires – Nice Girls Don’t Live Forever by Molly Harper
2. Werewolves –
3. Shifters – Bone Magic by Yasmin Galenorn
4. Gods/Goddesses – Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman
5. Demons –
6. Witches –
7. Fae/Faries – Esbae: A Winter's Tale
8. Aliens – The Better Part of Darkness by Kelly Gay
9. Psychics/ Ghosts – The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
10. Slayers – Flesh Circus by Lilith Saintcrow

1. Vampires: Deep Kiss of Winter by Gena Showalter/Kresley Cole
2. Werewolves: Killing Moon by Rebecca York
3. Shifters:
4. Gods/Goddess/Immortals:
5. Demons/angels: Darkest Angel (Heart of Darkness Anthology) by Gena Showalter
6. Witches/warlocks: Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole
7. Fae:
8. Alien/Space cowboys: Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter
9. Psychics/ghosts:
10. Hunters/Guardians/Warriors: Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione










2)
3) Shifters = Rogue
4) Goddess = Wicked Magic
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9) Humans w/paranormal = Street Game
10) Hunters, etc = The Good, the Bad, and the Undead

Ooh, you haven't read the Cassie's yet? One of my fave series. :)

2. Werewolves = Bitten by Kelley Armstrong
3. Shifters = The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston
4. Gods/Goddesses = Night Play (Dark-Hunter, #6) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
8. Aliens = Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter
9. Time Travel = Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning










Vampires:Touch the Dark by Karen Chance
Werewolves:Night Life by Caitlin Kittredge
Shifters:Heart Of The Dragon by Gena Showalter
Immortals:Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank
Witches:White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison

1/10 completed
vampires Dark Desire by Christine Feehan
werewolves Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs
shifters Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken
mythology The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter
demons Gideon by Jacquelyn Frank
mages Spell Games by T.A. Pratt
fae Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
space
paranormal abilities On the Edge by Ilona Andrews
guardians Blood Magic by Jennifer Lyon











Ooh, you haven't read the Cassie's yet? One of my fave series. :)
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I am going to give it a try again

I've got kinda mixed feelings about it. It took me a bit to really get into it. But once it really caught my attention, I couldn't put it down. But the whole story line ended up being kinda odd. I enjoyed it, but partly because I like to read something that's completely different from the norm. But I'm not sure how strongly I recommend it. Just because I liked it, doesn't necessarily mean that others will.

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6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages - Ancient Future by Traci Harding
7. fae/fairies - Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr
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10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians - Night Shift by Lilith Saintcrow
Currently reading

Kelley Anne wrote: "Kayla wrote: "2/10
1. Vampires: Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead (yet released) and Burned by P.C. Cast (yet released)
2. Werewolves: Dead In The Family by Charlaine Harris (yet released can really..."
OOPS!!! I posted the wrong list. Those are my must read books, I'm dying for. I'll fix it. thank for the correction
1. Vampires: Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead (yet released) and Burned by P.C. Cast (yet released)
2. Werewolves: Dead In The Family by Charlaine Harris (yet released can really..."
OOPS!!! I posted the wrong list. Those are my must read books, I'm dying for. I'll fix it. thank for the correction

2. Werewolves: The Darkest Kiss by Keri Arthur
3. Shifters: The Treasure Keeper by Shana Abé
4. Gods/Goddess: Mortal Temptation/Mortal Sedection by Allyson James
5. Demons/angels: Darkest Angel (Heart of Darkness Anthology) by Gena Showalter
6. Witches/warlocks: ? by Don't read many Witch books. any Ideas?
7. Fae: Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning
8. Alien/Space cowboys: Victorious Star by Morgan Hawke
9. Psychics/ghosts: any Ideas?
10. Hunters/Guardians/Warriors: Shadowlight by Lynn Viehl










I was a bit worried about Fantasy Lover after reading a few comments but over all I really like the book. I am really happy about that since I have already purchased 3 of the other books in the series.
1. Vampires: The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #2) by Laurell K. Hamilton
2. Werewolves:
3: Shifters:
4: Gods/Goddess/Immortals:
5. Demons/Angels: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
6. Witches/Warlocks/Sorcerers/Mage: Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong
7: Fae/Faeries:
8: Aliens/Space Cowboys, Adventurers, Mercenaries: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
9: Psychics/Ghosts/Humans with Paranormal Abilities:
10:Hunters/Warriors/Slayers/Guardians:










Thanks, Charlotte - it helps a lot!

As for [boo..."
Hey Mel, you might like SK's League series better than her DH one - I know I do :)

Werewolves: Touch A Dark Wolf - Jennifer St Giles
Shifters: Mine To Possess - Nalini Singh
Immortals:
Demons/Angels: The Accidental Demon Slayer - Angie Fox
Witches: Forbidden Magic - Cheyenne McCray
Fairies: The Fairy Godmother - Mercedes Lackey
Space: Starlight, Starbright - Saranne Dawson
Psychics: Hostage To Pleasure - Nalini Singh
Warriors: Atlantis Unmasked - Alyssa Day


1. vampires:
2. werewolves: Moon Awakening by Lucy Monroe
3. shifters: Tempting the Wolf by Lois Greiman
4. gods/goddesses/immortals:
5. demons/angels : Covet by JR Ward
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages:
7. fae/fairies:
8. aliens/space cowboys, adventurers, mercenaries: Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities/ time-travel: Bewitching the Highlander by Lois Greiman
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians:









Use the main character if you like but if you already have a book for that category, then use it for one of the others it fits into, Kim :)

So far we have 102 readers participating in this month's challenge:
Abrown - 1 book read
Ahrcadia
Allison Gambini
Amelia - 2 books read
Amy T - 4 books read
Angie - 1 book read
Ann aka Iftcan - 7 books read
Annvelwis - 1 book read
Archer - 2 books read
Awesomevegan - 1 book read
Barb Mason
Barbara Van Cor - 2 books read
Barbsis
Cali - 2 books read
Carla - 3 books read
Carolyn F - 6 books read
Carrie
Cathy - 2 books read
Charlotte (Buried in Books) - 1 book read
Cherra - 3 books read
Crystal - 4 books read
Daisymay
Danielle "The Book Huntress" - 1 book read
Erin - 2 books read
Felicia - 2 books read
FlibBityFLooB - 5 books read
Gina - 2 books read
Heather (Sparkleyturtle) - 1 book read
Iriana
Jael - 1 book read
Jaime - 6 books read
Jennifer (in OK) - 3 books read
Jennifer (windfall)
Jessica - 2 books read
Jo aka Tehnacious - 4 books read
Kelley Anne - 3 books read
Kristel - 7 books read
Kyle
Laura - 3 books read
Leslie
LooLoo - 4 books read
Lory (Moty) - 2 books read
Lucy (lulureads) - 2 books read
Lynn - 3 books read
Martina - 3 books read
Mary - 1 book read
Megan - 1 book read
Mel W
Melinda
Melissa - 5 books read
Michelle in TN - 1 book read
Mrs.soule - 2 books read
Nichole- 2 books read
Nita - 1 book read
Rachel - 3 books read
Rebecca - 2 books read
Rose
Sandy - 3 books read
Sarah Horton - 2 books read
Shannon (Savhage Temptress) - 2 books read
Shazzy - 2 books read
Steph - 4 books read
Stephanie in CA
Tara - 4 books read
Telcy - 4 books read
Terri (TerriLovesCrows)
Token Female Gamer - 3 books read
Toni
Tonya T - 2 books read
Tracy
Valorie - 1 book read
Yz the Whyz
We have had 30 readers sign up since the last update:
Ammelia - 1 book read
Amy (Amy7897)
Anna (in Greece) - 1 book read
BJ Rose - 2 books read
Charlotte - 2 books read
Colleen - 5 books read
Dannerys - 4 books read
DarkHeart - 1 book read
Delitealex - 2 books read
Ebonygold - 4 books read
Gem H - 1 book read
Jan - 1 book read
Jen (jlkish) - 3 books read
Jennie - 2 books read
Karen
Kayla
Kelly ~ DemonLover - 2 books read
Koula
Laurie - 5 books read
Melanie - 4 books read
Mel
Michelle N
Miranda - 2 books read
Mollie - 1 book read
Shannon (shannonleighd) - 1 book read
Stacie
Tennille
Tina
Vicci
Wonder Woman! (Mel)
Total books read by the group so far this month: 190
You can sign up anytime throughout the month.
Note: For ease of tracking, please RE-POST your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best.
The next update will be January 14.
Welcome to our first-time challengers and happy reading, everyone!

Reading High stakes at the moment, I thought a bit of Light humour might be called for seeing that I have read 2 very series intense novels, with SK in between. So far High Stakes is quite good, I think I am reading with a slight smile on my face because of the antics of the main characters.
3/10 Complete!
1. Vampires- High Stakes by Erin McCarthy Currently reading
2. Werewolves- Embraced By Darkness by Keri Arthur
3. Shifters- The Smoke Thief By Shana Abe
4. Immortals- The Darkest Night By Gena Showalter
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6. Witches etc- Witch Fire By Anya Bast
7. Fae/Fairies- Divine Misdemeanors By Laurell K Hamilton
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9. Human with PN Ability The Lunatic Cafe (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #4) By Laurell K Hamilton
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1. vampires The Van Alen Legacy - Melissa de la Cruz 1/1/10
2. werewolves Wolf Tales II - Kate Douglas 1/8/10
3. shifters Stray - Rachel Vincent 1/9/10
4. gods/goddesses/immortals Tempted - P.C. Cast 1/8/10
5. demons Bite Marks - Jennifer Rardin 1/5/10
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages Never After - Laurell K. Hamilton 1/6/10
7. fae/fairies
8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries How To Lose An Extraterrestrial in 10 Days - Susan Grant 1/4/10
9. humans with paranormal abilities Uncontrollable - Susan Kearney 1/4/10
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians Seduce the Darkness - Gena Showalter 1/7/10









Anna in Greece--did I ask WHERE in Greece you are? I lived in Ekali untold eons ago. :o) My Dad was Navy and we were in Greece for 3 years, coming home when I was 16. I won't admit how many years ago that was--I'll just admit to having a couple of (teenaged) grandkids now.

2. werewolves – Kitty’s House of Horrors by Carrie Vaughn reading now
3. shifters
4. gods/goddesses/immortals
5. demons/angels
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages
7. fae/fairies :
8. Aliens: Breathless by Dean Koontz read Jan 1-3 during the drive back from CA 9. humans with paranormal abilities : Fired Up by Jayne Anne Krentz read Jan 3-5
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians

1. vampires
(undead, different species, spawned by aliens, even sparkly ones all accepted)
2. werewolves
(most popular of all weres, our lupine faves deserved their own separate category)
3. shifters
(transforms to any kind of animal except for wolves...see category 2)
(doesn’t matter what mythology inspired them: Greek, Roman, Norse, etc)
Darkest Night - Gena Showalter
5. demons/angels
(demons: whether good or bad; angels: fallen or not, winged or not: any other denizen of either heavenly or hellish persuasion)
(all of the aformentioned plus any practitioners of magic)
On the Edge – Ilona Andrews
7. fae/fairies
(elves, seelie/unseelie, etc)
8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries
(or any story set in space)
Grave Secret – Charlaine Harris
(men or women who live to fight and/or protect)
Demon Night - Meljean Brook (men or women who live to fight and/or protect)

1. vampires
(undead, different species, spawned by aliens, even sparkly ones all accepted)
2. werewolves
(most popular of all weres, our lupine faves deserved their own separate category)
3. shifters
(transforms to any kind of animal except for wolves...see category 2)
(doesn’t matter what mythology inspired them: Greek, Roman, Norse, etc)
Darkest Night - Gena Showalter
(demons: whether good or bad; angels: fallen or not, winged or not: any other denizen of either heavenly or hellish persuasion)
Bloodring – Faith Hunter
(all of the aformentioned plus any practitioners of magic)
On the Edge – Ilona Andrews
7. fae/fairies
(elves, seelie/unseelie, etc)
8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries
(or any story set in space)
Grave Sight – Charlaine Harris correction of title
(men or women who live to fight and/or protect)
Demon Night - Meljean Brook (men or women who live to fight and/or protect)

Werewolves:Night Life by Caitlin Kittredge
Shifters:Heart Of The Dragon by Gena Showalter
Immortals:Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank
Witches:White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison

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4. gods/goddesses/immortals Fantasy Lover
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8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space The Host
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10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians Deadly Desire
Note: Books 1,3,6 & 9 was changed.

2. werewolves: Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole
3. shifters:
4. gods/goddesses/immortals: Mortal Seductions by Allyson James
5. demons/angels: Queene of Light by Jennifer Armintrout
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages:
7. fae/fairies: Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr
8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries: Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities: Touch the Dark by Karen Chance
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians: Frostbite by Richelle Mead
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8/10 finished.
1.vampires Dead if I do by Tate Hallaway
2.werewolves Nice Girls Don’t Live Forever by Molly Harper
3.shifters Me and my Shadow by Katie MacAlister
4.gods/goddesses/immortals
Romancing the Dead by Tate Hallaway
5.demons/angels One Dead, Twice Shy
6.witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages Dead if I do by Tate Hallaway
7. fae/fairies
(elves, seelie/unseelie, etc)
8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries
(or any story set in space)
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities Wolf at the Door by Christine Warren
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians Tempted in the Night by Robin T. Popp
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Romancing the Dead by Tate Hallaway
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7. fae/fairies
(elves, seelie/unseelie, etc)
8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries
(or any story set in space)
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Vampires: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
Werewolves:
Shifters:
Gods/Goddesses/Immortals: The Darkest Prison by Gena Showalter
Demons/Angels:
Witches/Warlocks/Sorcerers/Mages: Would-Be Witch by Kimberly Frost
Fae/Fairies: Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire
Aliens/Space cowboys, Adventurers, Mercenaries:
Psychics/Ghosts/Humans with paranormal abilities:
Hunters/Warriors/Slayers/Guardians: Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding










Books mentioned in this topic
Undead and Unwelcome (other topics)Undead and Unworthy (other topics)
Slave to Sensation (other topics)
Darkfever (other topics)
Pleasure Unbound (other topics)
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No, I actually haven't even heard of George R.R. Martin 'till now! I guess I am about to become a fan! What books would apply? :)