January 2010 Reading Challenge Showing 151-200 of 1,245

[Jennifer]

Would Aislin Grey books qualify in the demon category?

[Yz the Whyz]

Yes, Jennifer. Although not the main character, Jim is prominent enough to be major in the storyline.

[LooLoo]

I've read Slave to Sensation, it's not aliens. It would work for psychics or shifters.

[Ann aka Iftcan]

ok, for a Scifi/alien etc book--

Redline the Stars (the female love interest is half alien, and it takes place on a space station with many aliens)

Retread Shop This one might take some searching for. But I LOVED it. Basically its set in a space going junk yard. Where the junk is all the cast-offs from many different alien civilizations, including some from civilizations that are millions--to possibly billions--of years old.

[Telcy]

Hello, I'm new. I joined goodreads and group last night. Looking forward to this challenge.


1. vampires Moon Called

2. werewolves Kitty and the Dead Man's Hand

3. shifters Iron Kissed

4. gods/goddesses/immortals Fantasy Lover

5. demons/angels Noah

6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages Blood Bound

7. fae/fairies Divine Misdemeanors

8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space The Host

9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities Bone Crossed

10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians Deadly Desire

[Yz the Whyz]

Welcome to GR, Telcy, and to the challenge.

Be careful. Goodreads can be addictive. :)

[Telcy]

Thank you, I can't wait.

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I don't think Slave to Sensation counts for aliens either. It would come under the psychic or shifter category.

[RogueHireling]

Okay I edited my list. Found a space story. Its a reread for me, but at least I know its in space and has romance. =)

1. vampires - Soulless
2. werewolves - Wolf at the Door
3. shifters - Magic Bites
4. gods/goddesses/immortals - Cast in Courtlight
5. demons/angels - Jovah's Angel
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages - Witchling
7. fae/fairies - Queen of Song and Souls
8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries - A Civil Campaign
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities - Slave to Sensation
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians - The Hunger Games

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[Nichole (DirrtyH)]

TFG - If you don't want to do a re-read for the space category, I hear really good things about Gabriel's Ghost by Linnea Sinclair. I still haven't read it but I'm going to get there eventually! Actually, I may even pick it for this month, we'll see...

[Kelley Anne]

A really good series that would fit with the aliens/space adventurers/space mercenaries is the new series by Sherrilyn Kenyon, Born of Night, Born of Fire (The League, #2), Born of Ice.

Also, some other ideas:
The Host by Stephenie Meyer
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card

Hmmmm......would the series by Lara Adrian technically count? They are vampires but not in the traditional sense. They are decendants of basically aliens.

[Terri]

I havent selected any yet, but I will post as I decide/read

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, adventurers, mercenaries

9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities

10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians

[RogueHireling]

Thanks Nicole and Kelley Anne! I put both of your suggestions in for a request at the library. So if I can get either one in time I will swap it out.
I'm a slave to the whims of my local library after the holiday season. Purchasing moratorium and all.

[LaSarah]

1. vampires: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
2. werewolves: Kitty's House of Horrors by Carrie Vaughn
3. shifters: Prey by Melina Morel
4. gods/goddesses: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
5. demons/angels: A Mermaid's Ransom by Joey W. Hill
6. witches/warlocks: The Kitchen Witch (Accidental Witch Trilogy, #1) by Annette Blair
7. fae/fairies: Child of Darkness by Jennifer Armintrout
8. aliens/space: Outcast by Cheryl Brooks
9. psychics: Any Given Doomsday by Lori Handeland
10. hunters/warriors: Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost

[Carrie]

I'm in, I'll either post as I go, or once I figure out what I'm gonna read.

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




Duration: January 1, 2010 - January 31, 2010

[Laura Lulu]

Another one for the alien category is The Better Part of Darkness by Kelly Gay. It's a new book that came out last month and so far it has really good reviews. The synopsis mentions "beings from heaven & hell" and doesn't mention aliens, but if you read the reviews you'll see that those beings are from other planets.

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[Literary Ames]

1. vampires: Lover Eternal byJ.R. Ward

2. werewolves: Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater

3. shifters: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh

4. gods/goddesses/immortals: The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter

5. demons/angels: Angels' Pawn by Nalini Singh

6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages: On the Edge by Ilona Andrews

7. fae/fairies: Storm Born byRichelle Mead

8. aliens/space: Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon OR Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter OR The Host byStephenie Meyer

9. paranormal abilities: Soulless by Gail Carriger

10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians Graceling by Kristin Cashore AND Angel's Judgement by Nalini Singh from Must Love Hellhounds


Space: either OR OR

[Arcadia]

I agree with all the Alien Huntress recommendations. It's a fabulous series, and I'm using book 3 as my alien book :) The first is .

[Danielle The Book Huntress]

Tara wrote: "There's a book called Dogs and Goddesses which is not too bad. It's interesting at least especially since Jennifer Crusie is new to pnr and Lani Diane Rich seems to not do pnr at al..."

Anne Stuart is my favorite author of all time, Tahra. I knew we were meant to be buddies!!

[Ann aka Iftcan]

Oh--for whoever is keeping things up to date--I changed my ID from plain old Ann (this is Ann from VA) to this one.

[Jennifer]

Okay...I think I'm ready.

1. vamp - Tempted by P.C. Cast

2. werewolf - Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs

3. shifters - Mona Lisa Awakening by Sunny

4. gods/immortals - The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

5. demons - Fire Me Up by Katie MacAlister

6. witch - Storm Born by Richelle Mead

7. Fae - Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr

8. Space - The Chronicles of Riddick by Alan Dean Foster

9. paranormal abilities - Club Dead by Charlaine Harris

10. warriors - City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

[Michelle]

Amy wrote: "1. vampires: Lover Eternal byJ.R. Ward

2. werewolves: Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater

3. shifters: Slave to Sensation by ..."

Not to be ignorant, but what website do you go to in order to read Angel's Pawn? Is it free ?

[Literary Ames]

Michelle, Angels' Pawn is an ebook. There is a list of retailers you can buy it from here http://nalinisingh.blogspot.com/2009/...

[Rachel-RN]

Are backups allowed if we can't "get" into our chosen book(s)?

[Ann aka Iftcan]

Rachel--except for the Dec. challenge, we're allowed to change any book we want to. That Dec. challenge was a real toughie, since I kept having library books come in that HAD to be gotten back, because there was still a waiting line on them. And I was having a hard time coming up with time to read. If I'd been able to change my books, I'd have been finished sooner (ok, only like 3 or 4 days sooner, but still. . .) I didn't LIKE that one Yz--but it was still good cause it DID make me get some books off my tbr pile.

[Jael ~ *~ Syhren ~* ~]

Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "Tara wrote: "There's a book called Dogs and Goddesses which is not too bad. It's interesting at least especially since Jennifer Crusie is new to pnr and Lani Diane Rich seems to not..."

I read dogs and Goddesses and really enjoyed it. You should definitely give it a try.

[Ann aka Iftcan]

I read it too. And I enjoyed it. Give it a shot Tara.

[Michelle]

Amy wrote: "Michelle, Angels' Pawn is an ebook. There is a list of retailers you can buy it from here http://nalinisingh.blogspot.com/2009/... "

Thanks Amy!

[[deleted user]]

Haven't done one of these in awhile and want to get back into it. :)

1. Vampire - Lady and The Vamp by Michelle Rowen
2. Werewolves: Hunter's Moon by Lori Handeland
3. Shifters: The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe
4. Gods/Goddess: Eternal Pleasure by Nina Bangs
5. Demons/Angels: Covet by J.R. Ward
6. Witches/Warlocks/Sorcerers/Mages: Seduce Me In Shadow by Shayla Black
7. Fae/Fairies: Lady Of Light and Shadows by C.L. Wilson
8. Aliens/Space Cowboys: Born Of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
9. Psychics/Ghosts/Human with Psychic Abilities: Wake by Lisa McMann
10. Hunters: Working With The Devil by Lilith Saintcrow

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[Tara]

Ann aka Iftcan wrote: "I read it too. And I enjoyed it. Give it a shot Tara."

I actually did already read it- back in June & July, I pretty much read everything that Jennifer Crusie wrote that I could get my hands on. There's only 1 earlier book that is out of print and not even at a library that I haven't read. She was a perfect sit outside and read type of author.

[Lory]

Ok, so this is my list and with God favor (and baby and kids cooperation) I think I will complete my read.

1. Vampires- Shaddow kiss by Richelle Mead
2. Werewolves- Cry Wolf by Patricia Brigs
3. Shifters- Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris
4. Gods/Goddesses/Immortals- Divine by Mistake by P.C. Cast
5. Demons/Angels- Succubus Blues by Ricelle Mead
6. Witches/Warlocks/sorcerers/Mages- The Initiation by L.J. Smith
7. Fae/Fairies- Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
8. Aliens/Space Mercenaries- Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
9. Physchics/Ghosts- Evermore by Alyson Noel
10.Hunters/Warriors/Slayers- Blood Promise by Richelle Mead

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[Tara]

Is anyone familiar with Working for the Devil by Lilith Saintcrow? On the back it says she's a Necromance-for-hire. Would that make her a 6 or a 9?

[Michelle]

Tara wrote: "Is anyone familiar with Working for the Devil by Lilith Saintcrow? On the back it says she's a Necromance-for-hire. Would that make her a 6 or a 9?"

Hmmm..... I haven't read anything more than the back cover, but I would think you could use it to fit either catergory. I actually thought about using it for #5 when I was putting my list together.

[Heather]

I accidentally cracked and read Hush, Hush too early. It rocks by the way, so now I will need to make some adjustments to my list. I couldn't wait 2 days. Ugh.

[Tara]

Lory wrote: "Ok, so this is my list and with God favor (and baby and kids cooperation) I think I will complete my read.

1. Vampires- Shaddow kiss by Richelle Mead
2. Werewolves- Cry Wolf by Patricia Brigs
..."

What about 5?

[Arcadia]

Tara wrote: "Is anyone familiar with Working for the Devil by Lilith Saintcrow? On the back it says she's a Necromance-for-hire. Would that make her a 6 or a 9?"

It could be used for 5, 6, or 10, but not 9. Danny is many things, but a psychic is not one of them. And, needless to say, she isn't dead.

I strongly recommend this series, though mainly because of Danny's love interest, Japhrimel. He is to die for. Lucas, McKinnely, and Vann from the later books are also pretty cool. There is an online serial about one of the minor characters, Selene, too.

[Martina the Book Fairy]

MARTINA'S JANUARY LIST - 0/10 COMPLETE

Vampires - Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate, Book 1) by Gail Carriger

Werewolves - Pure Blood (Nocturne City, Book 2) by Caitlin Kittredge

Shifters - Bengal's Heart (Breed, Book 19/Feline Breed, Book 12) by Lora Leigh

Gods, Goddesses, Immortals - The Awakening (Immortals, Book 3) by Joy Nash

Angels & Demons - The Iron Hunt (Hunter Kiss, Book 1)by Marjorie M. Liu

Witches, Warlocks, Sorcerers, & Mages - The Trouble with Demons (Raine Benares, Book 3) by Lisa Shearin

Fae & Fairies - Thorn Queen (Dark Swan, Book 2) by Richelle Mead

Aliens & Space - Stardoc by S.L. Viehl

Psychics, Ghosts, & Paranormals - Blaze of Memory (Psy-Changeling, Book 7) by Nalini Singh

Hunters, Warriors, Slayers & Guardians - Lover Avenged (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 7) by J.R. Ward

[Kristel]

0/10 completed

1. vampires - Glass Houses by Rachel Caine

2. werewolves - Strange Angels by Lili St Crow

3. shifters - Stray by Rachel Vincent

4. gods/goddesses/immortals - Evermore by Alyson Noel

5. demons/angels - Fallen by Lauren Kate

6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages - Ancient Future by Traci Harding

7. fae/fairies - Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr

8. aliens/space - The Host by Stephenie Meyer

9. psychics/ - Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris (re-read)

10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians - Night Shift by Lilith Saintcrow

[Tara]

Ahrcadia ~(Fhantasie)~ wrote: "Tara wrote: "Is anyone familiar with Working for the Devil by Lilith Saintcrow? On the back it says she's a Necromance-for-hire. Would that make her a 6 or a 9?"

It could be used f..."

Well, but 9 is human with paranormal abilities. not just Psychics.

[Heather]

OK, do to reading Hush, Hush too early. I needed to update this.

1. vampires - Vampire Academy
2. werewolves - Soulless
3. shifters - Slave to Sensation
4. gods/goddesses/immortals - The Lightning Thief
5. demons/angels - Succubus On Top
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages - Industrial Magic
7. fae/fairies - For a Few Demons More
8. aliens - This Alien Shore
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities - The Time Traveler's Wife
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians - Halfway to the Grave

[Arcadia]

Tara wrote: "Ahrcadia ~(Fhantasie)~ wrote: "Tara wrote: "Is anyone familiar with Working for the Devil by Lilith Saintcrow? On the back it says she's a Necromance-for-hire. Would that make her a..."

Oh, sorry, didn't see that. I was looking at a list that only had psychic/ghost. In that case, yes, it could be used for 9.

[Melissa]

P.S. The Lilith Saintcrow books are fantastic. Hard to put down. I'm finishing the fifth, and final, book in the series right now. I read all five this month. I highly recommend them. There is a bit of everything in these books.

[Tara]

THANKS EVERYONE! I think I'll give it a try!

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

Heather wrote: "I accidentally cracked and read Hush, Hush too early. It rocks by the way, so now I will need to make some adjustments to my list. I couldn't wait 2 days. Ugh."

Must be pretty good if you read it so fast. May have to check that one out soon. :) I read slow though so I may not be the best judge of that. :-P

Would that be immortals?

[Arcadia]

Awesomevegan wrote: "Heather wrote: "I accidentally cracked and read Hush, Hush too early. It rocks by the way, so now I will need to make some adjustments to my list. I couldn't wait 2 days. Ugh."

Must be pretty good..."

I don't think so.

[LooLoo]

Jan. 2010 Challenge


1.vampires - The Vampire Queen's Servant by Joey W. Hill
2.werewolves - Derik's Bane by Maryjanice Davidson
3.shifters - What A Dragon Should Know by G.A. Aiken
4.immortals - My Immortal by Erin McCarthy
5. demons/angels - Trick of the Light by Rob Thurman
6. witches - White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison
7. fae/fairies - Unshapely Things by Mark Del Franco
8. aliens - Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter
9. psychics/paranormal abilities - Thunderbird Falls by C.E. Murphy
10. hunters/guardians - Past Redemption by Savannah Russe




I'm not sold on a few of these so I may change as I go.

[Lory]

Tara wrote: "Lory wrote: "Ok, so this is my list and with God favor (and baby and kids cooperation) I think I will complete my read.

1. Vampires- Shaddow kiss by Richelle Mead
2. Werewolves- Cry Wolf by Patri..."

UPSSSS I forgot to put the name

well I will read for demons and angels, Succubus Blues by Richelle mead

[Heather]

Awesomevegan wrote: "Heather wrote: "I accidentally cracked and read Hush, Hush too early. It rocks by the way, so now I will need to make some adjustments to my list. I couldn't wait 2 days. Ugh."

Must be pretty good..."

Yeah, I think it would work for immortals, as there are some characters like that in there.

[Laura Lulu]

Awesomevegan wrote: "Would that be immortals?"

It would be the Angels/Demons category--he is a Fallen angel.

[Heather]

Laura wrote: "Awesomevegan wrote: "Would that be immortals?"

It would be the Angels/Demons category--he is a Fallen angel.

"

Right, but if you were to include other characters in the book, it could be immortal.