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January 2010 Reading Challenge
My January 2010 List: 5/10 Completed1.vampires Club Dead by Charlaine Harris #3 - Currently Reading
2.werewolves
3. shifters
4. immortals
5. angels Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
6. sorcerers Blood Engines by T.A. Pratt
7. fae Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning #2
8. aliens
9. humans with paranormal abilities Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris #4
10. hunters
NOTE: I put the number of the book in the series if it isn't first and I noted that one is a prequel :)
Favorite so far is Shiver :)
TO READ:
READ:
1/2 way there! I don't think I will complete this challenge. However if I complete Club Dead I will have tripled what I read last month (Dec) since I only read 2 books last month. I would say I am reading more than before. I read slow and I get distracted. I hope to get to at least 8 next month. :) I am going to calculate how many pages it was too. I want to add them up at the end of each month and the year LOL. :-P I am such a nerd!
Paranormal Romance - January 2010 Challenge6/10
Vampires -
Werewolves -
Shifters -
Immortals -
Demons/Angels -
Witches -
Fae/Fairies - Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
Aliens/Space Cowboys - The Host by Stephenie Meyer
Psychics/Ghosts/Special Humans - Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris
Hunters/Slayers/Guardians - Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, #3) by Richelle Mead
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Wicked Deeds on a Winters Night wasn't bad. The scottish accent got on my nerves again. Bowen was OK once he'd loosened up a bit. Still not as good as the Lords of the Underworld, or the Black Dagger Brotherhood.
Should be able to get at least one more in before the end of the month.
10 of 10 ReadDONE!!!!!
Also Read 5/5
On the Prowl By Patricia Briggs
Hunting Ground By Patricia Briggs
Another One Bites the Dust By Jennifer Rardin
Biting the Bullet By Jennifer Rardin
Rogue By Rachel Vincent
2. Werewolves: Hunters Moon by Lori Handeland
4. Gods/Goddess: American Gods - Neil Gaiman
6. Witches/Warlocks/Sorcerers/Mages: Seduce Me In Shadow by Shayla Black
8. Aliens/Space Cowboys: Born Of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
I changed my gods book to American Gods. The other one still hasn't come in from the library. If I get to it my werewolf might have to be changed to.
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Getting there!8/10
1. Vampires:.
Karen Chance.
2. Werewolves:
3. Shifters:
4. Gods/goddesses/immortals:
5. Demons/angels:
6. Witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages: Barely Bewitched by Kimberly Frost.
7. Fae/fairies:
8. Aliens/space cowboys, adventurers, mercenaries: Grimspace, Ann Aguirre.
9. Psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities:
10. Hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians:
Made changes to the angel/demon catergory.6/10
1. vampires -
2. werewolves - Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
3. shifters -
4. god/goddess/immortal -
5. demons/angels -
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages -
7. fae/fairies -
8. aliens/space cowboys, etc... - The Host by Stephenie Meyer
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities -
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians -
Read 6/10:
1. vampires: Soulless
2. werewolves:
3. shifters: Stray
4. gods/goddesses/immortals:
5. demons/angels:
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages:
7. fae/fairies:
8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries:The Host
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities:
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians: Night Shift
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Currently reading:
To read:
Finished: 10/10 Done!1. vampires -
2. werewolves -
3. shifters -
4. gods/goddesses/immortals -
5. demons/angels -
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages -
7. fae/fairies -
8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries -
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities -
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians -
Erin wrote: "Finished: 10/10 Done!1. vampires - Dark Dreamers by Christine Feehan 1/2
2. werewolves - Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 1/8
3. shifters - [book:Playing With Fire|2319370..."
Congrats!!! Great job. Which was your favorite?
The Kitchen With surprised me, I really really liked it. So did Any Given Doomsday. I want to read both the sequels, like right now.READ:
1. vampires: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
4. gods/goddesses: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
7. fae/fairies: Child of Darkness by Jennifer Armintrout
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Awesomevegan wrote: "Erin wrote: "Finished: 10/10 Done!1. vampires - Dark Dreamers by Christine Feehan 1/2
2. werewolves - Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 1/8
3. shifters - Playing With..."</i>
Thanks! I think [book:Shiver was my favorite. Or perhaps Dance of the Gods. I'm still trying to decide if I liked Divine Misdemeanors or not.
Erin wrote: "Awesomevegan wrote: "Erin wrote: "Finished: 10/10 Done!1. vampires - Dark Dreamers by Christine Feehan 1/2
2. werewolves - Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 1/8
3. shifters..."
Shiver is my favorite from this month so far. :) I am glad you enjoyed it. I just didn't want to put it down! I never read Dance of the Gods
5/10 completed1. Vampires -
2. Werewolves - Bound to Shadows by Keri Arthur
3. Shifters -
4. Gods/Immortals - The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter
5. Demons/Angels -
6. Witch/Sorcerer - Storm Born by Richelle Mead
7. Fae - Divine Misdemeanors by Laurell K. Hamilton
8. Space Cowboy - Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
9. Psychic -
10. Hunters -
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Martina wrote: "Just finished reading Stardoc (Stardoc, Book 1) by S.L. Viehl which I give 5 stars!"Great review! I added Stardoc to my library list, should be here soon. =) I enjoyed the space odyssey more then I expected and look forward to reading more of them.
Updated9/10 Complete!
Vampires -
Werewolves -
Shifters -
Immortals -
Demons/Angels-
Witches/Warlocks -
Fairies -
Aliens - Gabriel's Ghost by Linnea Sinclair
psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities -
hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians:
**had to swap out The Host - just couldn't commit to it.
Awesomevegan wrote: "Erin wrote: "Awesomevegan wrote: "Erin wrote: "Finished: 10/10 Done!1. vampires - Dark Dreamers by Christine Feehan 1/2
2. werewolves - Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 1/..."
Yeah, it was hard to put down. I'm excited about the sequel, hope it's just as good. Dance of the Gods is the second book in Nora Robert's Circle Trilogy. I enjoyed the whole series actually, but I think the last book, Valley of Silence, was my favorite. The first book is called Morrigan's Cross.
Shiver was great! I also liked Hush, Hush! Great YA books.
10/10 READ - CHALLENGE COMPLETED! I'm so glad I read Awaken Me Darkly. I never would have read such a book if it hadn't have been for this challenge. Aliens are cool!
1. Vampires:
2. Werewolves:
3. Shifters:
4. Immortals:
5. Angels:
6. Magic users:
7. Fae:
8. Aliens:
9. Paranormal abilities:
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians
ALSO READ:
Angel's Judgement by Nalini Singh from Must Love Hellhounds ★★★☆☆ (fits category 10)
Kamikaze byMoira Rogers ★★☆☆☆ (fits category 2)
Hurricane by Moira Rogers ★★★☆☆ (fits category 6)
This was my first challenge and I'm so glad I took part. It's made me read books I wouldn't have read otherwise. Thanks Yz for making it so interesting. :)
1 Vamps 2 Werewolves
3 Shifters
4 Goddess
5 Demons
6 Witches
7 Fae
8 Space Cowboys
9 paranoraml
10 Hunters
Currently reading.
I dont' believe I'm going to complete this challenge, but it's been fun trying
Sorry I didn't update while I read them but I've been hell-a busy! I finished all 10 tho! Great challenge. Werewolves: Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
Shifters: Pride by Rachel Vincent
Gods: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Angels: Covet by JR Ward
Witches: The Good, the Bad, and the Undead by Kim Harrison
Fae: A Caress of Twilight (Meredith Gentry, #2) by Laurell K Hamilton
Aliens: Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Psychics: Touch the Dark by Karen Chance
Warriors: Burning Alive by Shannon Butcher
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Lynn ♥ ♥Brokhen ♥ ♥ wrote: "Shiver was great! I also liked Hush, Hush! Great YA books."I am glad you liked Shiver. I haven't read Hush, Hush. I have heard it is good and I want to check it out at some point. :)
Congrats Amy, Kyle and Jen! Which books were your favorites?
7/10 Read
1. Vampire - Lady and The Vamp by Michelle Rowen 1/3
2. Werewolves: Hunters Moon by Lori Handeland
3. Shifters: The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe 1/23
4. Gods/Goddess: American Gods - Neil Gaiman
5. Demons/Angels: Covet by J.R. Ward 1/13
6. Witches/Warlocks/Sorcerers/Mages: Seduce Me In Shadow by Shayla Black
7. Fae/Fairies: Lady Of Light and Shadows by C.L. Wilson 1/20
8. Aliens/Space Cowboys: Born Of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon 1/24
9. Psychics/Ghosts/Human with Psychic Abilities: Wake by Lisa McMann 1/4
10. Hunters: Working With The Devil by Lilith Saintcrow 1/22
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2. Werewolves: Hunters Moon by Lori Handeland
4. Gods/Goddess: American Gods - Neil Gaiman
6. Witches/Warlocks/Sorcerers/Mages: Seduce Me In Shadow by Shayla Black
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Awesomevegan wrote: "Congrats Amy, Kyle and Jen! Which books were your favorites?"Thanks, Awesomevegan. My faves were Kitty's House of Horrors, Thorn Queen and Angels' Pawn.
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Congrats to everyone finished and those still working on their reads! Seeing so many of these books is making me add to me TBR pile!
Awesomevegan wrote: "Congrats Amy, Kyle and Jen! Which books were your favorites?"Thanks! Mine were Kitty's House of Horrors, Halfway to the Grave, and Blood Promise. I was already a big fan of both the Kitty and Vampire Academy series, but I'm very glad I finally took a chance on the Cat and Bones series!
Done!Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur
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Also Read in January
9/101. Vampires:
Karen Chance.
2. Werewolves:
3. Shifters:
4. Gods/goddesses/immortals:
5. Demons/angels:
6. Witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages:
7. Fae/fairies:
8. Aliens/space cowboys, adventurers, mercenaries: Grimspace, Ann Aguirre.
9. Psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities:
10. Hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians:
One more switch: Club Dead for the werewolf read.4. Heart Of The Dragon by Gena Showalter
After Midnight was great fun – it’s so good to discover more and more historical romance I enjoy – apparently I need plenty of humor and very little emphasis on male/societal control of women. After Midnight met all my criteria for a good paranormal historical with lots of adventure and some very passionate moments – like the Lover’s Lane scene which was amazing…and they only kissed!!
Club Dead was good – my favorite Sookie Stackhouse book so far. I was sooo ready for someone besides Bill to take center stage – I’ve just never really been impressed with him.
I'm definitely in as well, and will post as I go along!Progress: 7/10
1. Vampires =
2. Werewolves =
3. Shifters =
4. Immortals = Dark Protector by Alexis Morgan
5. Demons/Angels = Angel by Garry Kilworth
6. Witches =
7. Fae =
8. Aliens = Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter
9. Psychic =
10. Hunters =
7 Down / 3 to GoIt's Black Dagger Brotherhood! Need I say any more?
4. gods/goddesses/immortals - The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages - Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities - Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris *Re-Read*
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ALSO READ THIS MONTH
The Hunger Games bySuzanne Collins
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
The Beast in Him by Shelly Laurenston
The Mane Attraction by Shelly Laurenston
The Mane Squeeze by Shelly Laurenston
The Last Jihad by Joel C. Rosenberg
The Woods by Harlan Coben
Extreme Measures by Vince Flynn
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Read 6/10
Over half way there!! Woohoo...I didn't even think I would make it this far. I am not sure if I will get all 10 read, but hopefully at least a couple more. :)
1.vampires--
2. werewolves--
3. shifters--
4. immortals--
5. demons/angels--
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages--White Witch, Black Curse
7. fae/fairies--Dead and Gone
8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries--The Host
9. Humans with paranormal abilities--
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians--Lover Revealed
Lisa, did you laugh over how cheesey Fantasy Lover was?? I told you to bring the crackers! LOL!
10 of 10 ReadDONE!!!!!
Also Read 6/6
On the Prowl By Patricia Briggs
Hunting Ground By Patricia Briggs
Another One Bites the Dust By Jennifer Rardin
Biting the Bullet By Jennifer Rardin
Rogue By Rachel Vincent
Pride By Rachel Vincent
Great job, Lynn!! Yes, there were several parts of Fantasy Lover that cracked me up. I loved the part where he sold his ring to replace a lot of her books though. It was just soooo sweeeet. LOL.
Lisa wrote: "Great job, Lynn!! Yes, there were several parts of Fantasy Lover that cracked me up. I loved the part where he sold his ring to replace a lot of her books though. It was just soooo sweeeet. LOL."nOw that's love.
I rather liked that book it was so fluffy. I mean I laughed at the thoguht of a naked dude walking in my garden. I think I'd have called the cops!
I thin I may finish 4 books this month. I'm prety disapointed and I don't know how you all do it. I can't skim read books, I have to devour them.
Lynn ♥ ♥Brokhen ♥ ♥ wrote: "What are you reading next?"I haven't decided yet...probably either White Witch Black Curse or Love Revealed. Whichever one I do not get read this month will prob go as the book of a fav author for Feb.
I cried in WWBC, good read! I also really like Butch's story. True! Butch and V are just plain hot together. lol
I'm surprised the pages of the book don't combust because is darn hot. Yeah WWBC is a good book
Update 1/25/101. Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon Space Mercenary
2. Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs Shapeshifter
3. Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh Psychic abilities
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Soulless by Gail Carriger Psychic abilities (completed)
4. Covet by JR Ward Angels/Demons
5. The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter Gods/Goddesses
(completed)
6. Burning Alive by Shannon K. Butcher Warriors/Protectors
(in progress)
7. Touch the Dark by Karen Chance Magic User (completed)
8. Bad Blood by LA Banks werewolf (completed)
9. Dark Hunger by Sara Reinke vampire (completed)
10. Madhouse by Rob Thurman faery
Update: 1/25/10 Five reads completed.
1. Finished Dark Hunger 1/6.
2. Finished The Darkest Night 1/9.
3. Finished Soulless 1/12
4. Finished Touch the Dark 1/20.
5. Finished Bad Blood by LA Banks 1/24.
6. Starting Burning Alive: The Sentinel Wars by Shannon K. Butcher
Completed reads:
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Went through some distractions this month. I am finding Soulless a good book, but not the fastest of reads. I had such high hopes of doing well this month, now I just want to finish this fourth book and maybe get in a fifth.
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vampires - Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian1/22. werewolves - Soulless by Gail Carriger
3. shifters (not wolf) - The Dream Thief by Shana Abe
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immortals - The Darkest Pleasure1/205.
demons/angels - Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick1/76.
witches/mages - Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl1/157. fae - Captivate by Carrie Jones
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aliens - Hunting Julian by Jacquelyn Frank1/239.
humans w/paranormal abilities - The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter1/1310.
warriors/hunters - The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter1/18