2010 January Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists

[Annie]

Update time... 7 out of 10*.

1. January: Read a book which title starts with "J"
Jesse'S Lady. 12 Jan.

2. Birthday: Read a book from a January B-day celebrant.
One Foot in the Grave from Shannon's shelf.

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from the Philippines.
To the Brink 3 Jan.

4. Beginnings: Read a book that is first of a series.
Halfway to the Grave. 12 Jan.

5. Winter Theme: Read a book that has a "Winter" theme cover. Winter Kissed: A Kiss Of Frost\Ice Bound
3 Jan.

6. MLK Day: Read a book which title has the word "dream" or other words synonymous to it (EX: hope, wish, imagine, fantasy, etc.)
Galileo's Dream

7. Romance Genre: Read a multicultural or interracial romance.
Frost On My Window 3 Jan.

8. Out with the Old: Read your oldest book in your Good Reads TBR shelf.
Deadline

9. In with the New: Read a book by an author that is "new" to you.
Nightkeepers 4 Jan.

10. Reader's Choice.
The Duke And I 10 Jan.

*this is what happens when you live alone, without anything distracting you from reading all night... or all day on your days off.

[Lynne]

3 of 10 complete

1. Starts with "J": Just Imagine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
2. Birthday Pick: Vanishing Acts by Jodi Picoult (from Jane’s list)
3. Philippines: Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz -- 1/12 ****
4. First in a Series: The Duke And I by Julia Quinn
5. Winter Theme: Ice by Sarah Durst
6. MLK Day: Dream a Little Dream by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
7. Interracial romance: Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas
8. Oldest book: Burn by Linda Howard
9. New Author: Dragon Heat by Allyson James -- 1/10 ***
10. Reader's Choice: Thigh High by Christina Dodd -- 1/11 ****

To Be Read:
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Completed:


I keep changing my choices. I hope that's okay?

[Debbie]

Monthly Challenge:
Challenge Duration: January 1 - January 31, 2010
* 4/10 Read:
1. January:
2. Birthday:
3. Geography:
4. Beginnings: Naked in Death - (1/7) ★★★★☆
5. Winter Theme: Manhunt - (1/2) ★★★★☆
6. MLK Day: Daring to Dream - (1/12) ★★★☆☆
7. Romance Genre: The Italian Boss's Mistress - (1/1) ★★★☆☆
8. Out with the Old:
9. In with the New:
10. Reader's Choice:
*

[BJ Rose]

Romance Readers Monthly Challenges 2010

January
completed 4/10

1. Starts with J: = Jeeves and the Unbidden Guest by P.G. Wodehouse Jan 3 (3.5*)
2. January BD: Jane: Fire Study by Maria Snyder
3. Geography: Philippines: To the Brink by Cindy Gerard
4. Beginnings: Goddess of the Hunt by Tessa Dare Jan 12 (5*)
5. Winter Theme Cover: by Janet Chapman
6. MLK Day: Wish: The Wish List by Eoin Colfer Jan 12 (3.5*)
7. Romance: Multi-cultural/Multi-racial: Club Dead by Charlaine Harris Jan 3 (4*)
8. Out With the Old: Captives of the Night by Loretta Chase
9. In With the New: The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie by Jennifer Ashley
10. Reader's Choice: [image error] by Lisa Kleypas OR by Mary Jo Putney

[Mel W]

RRRC GROUP - MONTHLY CHALLENGE - JANUARY

6/10 read

1. "J" book: Jude's Law by Lori Foster 4/1 ★★★
2. January birthday: Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Shannon's shelf) 8/1 ★★★★
3. Geography - Philippines: Main Chancers (e-book) by W.E. Karno *currently reading
4. First in a series: The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter
5. Winter theme cover: Charming the Highlander by Janet Chapman 13/1 ★★½
6. MLK Day: Dream Man by Linda Howard10/1 ★★★
7. Multicultural/inter-racial: Comanche Woman by Joan Johnston
8. Out with the Old: Size 12 Is Not Fat by Meg Cabot
9. In with the New: Sex, Lies and Online Dating by Rachel Gibson 6/1 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Northern Lights by Nora Roberts 2/1 ★★★½

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[Mel W]

Lynne wrote: "I keep changing my choices. I hope that's okay? ..."

Yep, 'tis fine, Lynn - change away :)

[Lynne]

4 of 10 complete

1. Starts with "J": Just Imagine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
2. Birthday Pick: Vanishing Acts by Jodi Picoult (from Jane’s list)
3. Philippines: Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz -- 1/12 ****
4. First in a Series: The Duke And I by Julia Quinn
5. Winter Theme: Ice by Sarah Durst -- 1/13 ****
6. MLK Day: Dream a Little Dream by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
7. Interracial romance: Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas
8. Oldest book: Burn by Linda Howard
9. New Author: Dragon Heat by Allyson James -- 1/10 ***
10. Reader's Choice: Thigh High by Christina Dodd -- 1/11 ****

To Be Read:

Completed:
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[Amber]

1. January: Read a book which title starts with "J"

4. Beginnings: Read a book that is first of a series.
Under Her Skin - Susan mallery(1/12/10)

5. Winter Theme: Read a book that has a "Winter" theme cover. Be sure to post the book's cover.

6. MLK Day: Read a book which title has the word "dream" or other words synonymous to it (EX: hope, wish, imagine, fantasy, etc.)

7. Romance Genre: Read a multicultural or interracial romance.

8. Out with the Old: Read your oldest book in your Good Reads TBR shelf.

9. In with the New: Read a book by an author that is "new" to you.

10. Reader's Choice

[Jennefer]

3/7 read
1. J-title:Rashi's Daughters, Book 1 Joheved by Maggie Anton
2. B-Day: Branded by Fireby Nalini Singh**** 1/3 (happy b-day to me! Jan 25th)
4.New series Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K Hamilton** 1/11
5. Winter: An Enchanted Season
6. Dream: A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught
9. In with the New: Passion by Lisa Valdez***** 1/6
10. Readers Choice:Blood Brothers by Nora Roberts

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[Mary E.]

3/8 completed
1. J book Jacob's Room by Virginia Woolf 01/12/10
2. BDay (Valorie) Lean Mean Thirteen by Janet Evanovich
3. Philippines N/A skip
4. 1st in series The Iron Hunt by Marjorie Liu 01/02/10
5. winter cover Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh
6. MLK day Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay
7. multi/IR N/A skip
8. oldest TBR Incubus Dreams by L.K. Hamilton
9. new author Cast in Shadow by Michelle Sagara West
10. reader's choice Blood Brothers by Nora Roberts 01/04/10

[Debbie]

Monthly Challenge:
Challenge Duration: January 1 - January 31, 2010
* 5 / 10 Read:
1. January:
2. Birthday:
3. Geography:
4. Beginnings: Naked in Death - (1/7) ★★★★☆
5. Winter Theme: Manhunt - (1/2) ★★★★☆
6. MLK Day: Daring to Dream - (1/12) ★★★☆☆
7. Romance Genre: The Italian Boss's Mistress - (1/1) ★★★☆☆
8. Out with the Old:
9. In with the New: Slave to Sensation - currently reading
10. Reader's Choice: The Amazon's Curse - (1/12) ★★★★☆
* * * *

[Toni]

3/8

1. Starts with "J" - James Potter and the Curse of the Gate Keeper by G. Norman Lippert 1/8/10
2. B-Day - Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, #3) by Richelle Mead (Steph's Shelf)
3. Philippines - The Van Alen Legacy by Melissa de la Cruz
4. First book in a series - The Briar King by Greg Keyes
5. Winter Theme Cover - The Christmas Bus by Melody Carlson 1/1/10
8. Oldest book on my GR TBR shelf - The Admiral's Bride by Suzanne Brockmann
9. New Author - Artemis Fowl by Eion Colfer 1/13/10
10. Reader's Choice - The Black Dahlia by James Ellroy

[Carrie]

January: Jewels of the Sun
Birthday: Lover Eternal(Steph shelf)
Beginnings: Undead and Unwed(1/08/10)
In with the New: Beyond the Highland Mist(1/13/10)
Reader's Choice: TBD

[Barbara ★]

UPDATED 1/13
5/9 completed

1. Starts with J.......Jupiter's Bones (Peter Decker/Rina Lazarus, #11) by Faye Kellerman
2. Birthday........Crossfire by JoAnn Ross
3. Philippines......Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz 1/13
4. 1st in series.....Dhampir by Barb Hendee 1/12
5. Winter Cover......The Ice Child by Elizabeth McGregor
6. Dream title.....Succubus Dreams by Richelle Mead 1/11
7. Interacial Romance.....TBD maybe
8. Oldest Book on TBR.....The Vampire's Bride by Gena Showalter
9. New Author......Bone Thief by Thomas O'Callaghan 1/10
10.Reader's Choice.....The Scarpetta Factor by Patricia Cornwell 1/6

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I'm gonna pass on #7 since I doubt I'll even complete this challenge.

[Steph]

7/10


January: Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank 1/2/10 5★
Book from Jan Baby: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
Geo/Philippines: Blue Bloods by Melissa De La Cruz 1/9/10 2★
Beginnings (1st of a series): The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole 1/3/10 4★
Winter Cover: Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh 1/1/10 4★
MLK Day: Dreams Underfoot (Newford, #1) by Charles DeLint 1/11/10 4★
IR or MC Romance: If You Dare by Adrianne Byrd 1/9/10 4★
Out w/the Old(est): Must Love Hellhounds by Ilona Andrews, et al
New2You Author: Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding 1/13/10 4★
Reader's Choice: As The World Dies - The First Days: A Zombie Trilogy by Rhiannon Frater

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[Shannon]

1. January: Turning Japanese by Cathy Yardley
2. Birthday: Enchanting the Lady by Kathryne Kennedy (Barbsis's Shelf) - 1/4 - ★ ★ ★ ★ - my review
3. Geography (Phillipines): Skip
4. Beginnings: Real Murders by Charlaine Harris - 1/10 - ★ ★ ★ - my review
5. Winter Theme: Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole - 1/13 - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ - my review
6. MLK Day: Skip
7. Romance Genre: Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead - 1/7 - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ - my review
8. Out with the Old: Skip
9. In with the New: Nicholas by Elizabeth Amber
10. Reader's Choice: Mortal Seductions by Allyson James - 1/11 - ★ ★ ★ ★ - my review

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[Mel W]

RRRC GROUP - MONTHLY CHALLENGE - JANUARY

7/10 read

1. "J" book: Jude's Law by Lori Foster 4/1 ★★★
2. January birthday: Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Shannon's shelf) 8/1 ★★★★
3. Geography - Philippines: Main Chancers (e-book) by W.E. Karno14/1 ★★★
4. First in a series: The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter *currently reading
5. Winter theme cover: Charming the Highlander by Janet Chapman 13/1 ★★½
6. MLK Day: Dream Man by Linda Howard10/1 ★★★
7. Multicultural/inter-racial: Comanche Woman by Joan Johnston
8. Out with the Old: Size 12 Is Not Fat by Meg Cabot
9. In with the New: Sex, Lies and Online Dating by Rachel Gibson 6/1 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Northern Lights by Nora Roberts 2/1 ★★★½

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[BJ Rose]

Romance Readers Monthly Challenges 2010

January
completed 5/10

1. Starts with J: = Jeeves and the Unbidden Guest by P.G. Wodehouse Jan 3 (3.5*)
2. January BD: Jane: Fire Study by Maria Snyder Jan 14 (5*)
3. Geography: Philippines: To the Brink by Cindy Gerard
4. Beginnings: Goddess of the Hunt by Tessa Dare Jan 12 (5*)
5. Winter Theme Cover: by Janet Chapman
6. MLK Day: Wish: The Wish List by Eoin Colfer Jan 12 (3.5*)
7. Romance: Multi-cultural/Multi-racial: Club Dead by Charlaine Harris Jan 3 (4*)
8. Out With the Old: Captives of the Night by Loretta Chase
9. In With the New: The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie by Jennifer Ashley
10. Reader's Choice: [image error] by Lisa Kleypas OR by Mary Jo Putney

[Valorie]

6/9 Done!

1. January: Just Desserts by G.A. McKevett 1/1 ***
2. Birthday:(Valorie - It's my B-day!)Ecstasy by Jacquelyn Frank 1/10 ***
3. Geography: SKIPPING
4. Beginnings: Red Fire by Deidre Knight 1/14 ****
5. Winter Theme: Prince of Shadows by Susan Krinard
6. MLK Day: Dark Nights, Dark Dreams by Savannah Russe
7. Multicultural: Lord of the Highlands by Veronica Wolff 1/5 ****
8. Out with the Old: Wild Rain by Christine Feehan
9. In with the New: Nights Cold Kiss by Tracey O'Hara 1/3 *****
10. Reader's Choice: Master of Dragons by Angela Knight 1/11 ****

To Read


Done

[Debbie]

Monthly Challenge:
Challenge Duration: January 1 - January 31, 2010
* 6 / 10 Read:
1. January:
2. Birthday:
3. Geography:
4. Beginnings: Naked in Death - (1/7) ★★★★☆
5. Winter Theme: Manhunt - (1/2) ★★★★☆
6. MLK Day: Daring to Dream - (1/12) ★★★☆☆
7. Romance Genre: The Italian Boss's Mistress - (1/1) ★★★☆☆
8. Out with the Old:
9. In with the New: Slave to Sensation - (1/14) ★★★★☆ +
10. Reader's Choice: The Amazon's Curse - (1/12) ★★★★☆
*

[Jaime]

6/8

1. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
2. The White Queen by Philippa Gregory (Angie's TBR List)
4. Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr 1/6****
6. Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon 1/7 ****
7. A Touch of Dead by Charlaine Harris 1/1***
8. Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward 1/5 *****
9. City of Bones by Cassandra Clare 1/14 *****
10. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 1/2*****

[Erin]

Finished 5/8

1. January: Read a book which title starts with "J"
Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank

2. Birthday: Read a book from a January B-day celebrant.
Born in Fire (Born In trilogy #1) by Nora Roberts (Angie's shelf) 1/4

4. Beginnings: Read a book that is first of a series.
Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning 1/5

5. Winter Theme: Read a book that has a "Winter" theme cover. Be sure to post the book's cover.
Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 1/8

6. MLK Day: Read a book which title has the word "dream" or other words synonymous to it (EX: hope, wish, imagine, fantasy, etc.)
Dark Dreamers by Christine Feehan 1/2

8. Out with the Old: Read your oldest book in your Good Reads TBR shelf.
The Hounds of the Morrigan by Pat O'Shea

9. In with the New: Read a book by an author that is "new" to you.
Dhampir by Barb Hendee

10. Reader's Choice
Playing With Fire by Katie MacAlister 1/14

[Annvelwis]

Done 10/10!

1. January: Read a book which title starts with "J"
Jane and the Sneaky Dom by Hannah Murray 12-01 ***
2. Birthday: Read a book from a January B-day celebrant.
Born of Ice by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Shannon's shelf) 13-01 ***
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from the Philippines.
To the Brink by Cindy Gerard 15-01 ****
4. Beginnings: Read a book that is first of a series.
Second Sight by Amanda Quick 04-01 ****
5. Winter Theme: Read a book that has a "Winter" theme cover. Be sure to post the book's cover.
Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan 03-01 ***
6. MLK Day: Read a book which title has the word "dream" or other words synonymous to it.
The Dream Thief by Shana Abé 10-01 ****
7. Romance Genre: Read a multicultural or interracial romance.
Steel Beauty by Dana Marie Bell (werewolf & werepuma ?) 01-01 ***
8. Out with the Old: Read your oldest book in your Good Reads TBR shelf.
Divine Misdemeanors by Laurell K. Hamilton 13-01 ****
9. In with the New: Read a book by an author that is "new" to you.
Daughter of the Blood by Anne Bishop 12-01 ****
10. Reader's Choice
Kissing Sin by Keri Arthur 01-01 **

[Mel W]

Alathea and Annvelwis, congratulations!

[Annvelwis]

Mel W wrote: "Alathea and Annvelwis, congratulations!"

Thanks :)

[Mel W]

UPDATE - January 14

So far, we have 51 readers participating in this month's challenge:

Ahrcadia
Alathea - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Angie - 4 books read
Annie (a mad hamster) - 7 books read
Annvelwis - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Ari - 4 books read
Barbsis - 5 books read
BJ Rose - 5 books read
Briansgirl - 4 books read
Carrie - 2 books read
Debbie (onyx95) - 6 books read
Delitealex - 3 books read
Emmaline
Erin - 5 books read
FlibBityFLooB - 5 books read
Jaime - 6 books read
Jane - 7 books read
Jennefer - 3 books read
Julie (Mom2lnb) - 1 book read
Kasia - 4 books read
Katherine - 1 book read
Kenjii - 1 book read
Laura - 3 books read
LibraryLass - 1 book read
Lindy-Lane
Lu
Lynne - 4 books read
Mary - 3 books read
Mel W - 7 books read
Melissa - 5 books read
Melissa (So Cal Gal)
Melody - 2 books read
Michelle R (michelle5230)
Nikki - 3 books read
Photojim - 5 books read
Purple - 4 books read
Sallie
Shannon (shannonleighd) - 5 books read
Sharon Oslin - 2 books read
Shazzy - 5 books read
Steph - 7 books read
Stephanie P - 5 books read
Storm
Tina - 4 books read
Toni - 3 books read
Tosca - 5 books read
Valorie - 6 books read
Yz the Whyz

We have had 3 new challengers sign up since the last update:

Mahyar - 1 book read
Shyloh - 1 book read
Valerie - 3 books read

You can sign up at any time throughout the month.

Total books read by the group so far this month: 177

We have had two readers complete all 10 categories of this month's challenge. Congratulations and well done to:

Alathea
Annvelwis

Please note: For ease of tracking, could you please RE-POST your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the book's title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best.

Next update will be January 21.

Happy reading, everyone!

[Debbie]

Congrats Alathea and Annvelwis on finishing. Thanks for the update Mel.

[Nikki ♥]

4/10




1. "J" Title: Jane's Warlord by Angela Knight
2. Birthday:
3. Philippines:
4. First in Series:
5. Winter Theme:
6. MLD Day: Believe by Victoria Alexander
7. Multicultural:
8. Oldest Book:
9. New Author: Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase
10. Readers Choice: A Duke of Her Own by Eloisa James

[Toni]

4/8

1. Starts with "J" - James Potter and the Curse of the Gate Keeper by G. Norman Lippert 1/8/10
2. B-Day - Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, #3) by Richelle Mead (Steph's Shelf) 1/15/10
3. Philippines - The Van Alen Legacy by Melissa de la Cruz
4. First book in a series - The Briar King by Greg Keyes
5. Winter Theme Cover - The Christmas Bus by Melody Carlson 1/1/10
8. Oldest book on my GR TBR shelf - The Admiral's Bride by Suzanne Brockmann
9. New Author - Artemis Fowl by Eion Colfer 1/13/10
10. Reader's Choice - The Black Dahlia by James Ellroy

[Jane(Janelba)]

Update 15/01/10 = 9/10

1. "J" book - John Charrington's Wedding - Edith Nesbit - 02/01/10 ☆☆☆
2. B'Day (Jane)- A Bride for his Majesty's Pleasure - Penny Jordan - 01/01/10 ☆☆☆☆
3. Geo - Philippines - Dead Stars - Paz Marquez Benitez - 11/01/10 ☆☆
4. Beginnings - Blue Dahlia - Nora Roberts - 15/01/10 ☆☆☆☆☆
5. Winter theme cover - Aunt Dimity Snowbound - Nancy Atherton - 08/01/10 ☆☆☆☆☆
6. MLK Day - The Dream Thief - Linda J Parisi - 12/01/10 ☆☆☆
7. Romance Intercultural - The Desert King's Pregnant Bride - Annie West - 11/01/10 ☆☆☆☆
8. Out with the old - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - Lewis Carroll - 07/01/10 ☆☆☆☆☆
9. In with the New - The Young Ones - Mary Jane Staples - 10/01/10 ☆☆☆☆
10. Reader's choice - The Mistletoe Kiss - Betty Neels -

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

RRRC Monthly Challenge

"J" book - Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts
B-day - Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione (Melinda's shelf) 1/13
Philippines - Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz
1st in a Series - Devil's Bride by Stephanie Laurens
Winter Theme - Cold As Ice by Anne Stuart
"Dream" - Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning
Interracial - Tempting Faith by Candace Hubbard
Out with the Old - Lover Beware (anthology)
In with the New - Skinwalker by Faith Hunter
Reader's Choice - Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh

[Angie]

1 - Just One Sip - Katie MacAlister et al.
2 - Dark Seduction - Brenda Joyce - Jan 7
3 – Shelter Island - Melissa de la Cruz - Jan 2
4 - Forbidden Magic - Cheyenne McCray
5 - Deep Kiss of Winter - Gena Showalter and Kresley Cole - Jan 5
6 - Captive Dreams - Angela Knight - Jan 10
7 - Mine To Possess - Nalini Singh - Jan 11
8 - Bad Attitude - Sherrilyn Kenyon
9 - Starlight, Starbright - Saranne Dawson - Jan 9
10 - Knight of Darkness - Kinley MacGregor - Jan 6

[Lynne]

5 of 10 complete

1. Starts with "J": Just Imagine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
2. Birthday Pick: Vanishing Acts by Jodi Picoult (from Jane’s list)
3. Philippines: Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz -- 1/12 ****
4. First in a Series: On the Edge by Ilona Andrews -- 1/15 *****
5. Winter Theme: Ice by Sarah Durst -- 1/13 ****
6. MLK Day: Dream a Little Dream by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
7. Interracial romance: Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas
8. Oldest book: Burn by Linda Howard
9. New Author: Dragon Heat by Allyson James -- 1/10 ***
10. Reader's Choice: Thigh High by Christina Dodd -- 1/11 ****

To Be Read:

Completed:
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[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ]

January Monthly Challenge
7/10

1. "J" title: James Potter and the Vault of Destinies by by G. Norman Lippert (Currently reading)
2. B-Day: Skipping Christmas by John Grisham 1/6/10
(The movie "Christmas with the Kranks was based on this novel.) {Felisha's shelf}
3. Phillipines: Dead Stars by Paz Marquez Benitez 1/6/10
4. New series: TBD
5. Winter: Snow Angels by Susan Hood (Cover shows a bunny making a snow angel in the snow. Cover photo not available on GRs.) 11/15/10
6. Dream: The Dream Thief by Linda Parisi 1/3/10
7. Multicultural: Rendezvous by Debby Allen 1/15/10
8. Out with the Old: Born to Be Riled by Jeremy Clarkson (Currently reading)
9. In with the New: Blue Springs Queen by Lauri Robinson 1/5/10
10. Reader's Choice: Days of Gold by Jude Deveraux 1/3/10

[Unapologetic_Bookaholic]

I can't find my old post or my record of this challenge, lol! So I am re-posting as of 1-14-10

1. Title "J": Just For You v Jet Mykles 1-11-10
2. January B-day [JenMcJ:]: One for the Team v Jet Mykles 1-15-10
9. "New" author: Push v Sapphire 1-6-10

[BJ Rose]

Romance Readers Monthly Challenges 2010

January
completed 6/10

1. Starts with J: = Jeeves and the Unbidden Guest by P.G. Wodehouse Jan 3 (3.5*)
2. January BD: Jane: Fire Study by Maria Snyder Jan 14 (5*)
3. Geography: Philippines: To the Brink by Cindy Gerard
4. Beginnings: Goddess of the Hunt by Tessa Dare Jan 12 (5*)
5. Winter Theme Cover: by Janet Chapman Jan 15 (4.5*)
6. MLK Day: Wish: The Wish List by Eoin Colfer Jan 12 (3.5*)
7. Romance: Multi-cultural/Multi-racial: Club Dead by Charlaine Harris Jan 3 (4*)
8. Out With the Old: Captives of the Night by Loretta Chase
9. In With the New: The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie by Jennifer Ashley
10. Reader's Choice: [image error] by Lisa Kleypas OR by Mary Jo Putney

[Unapologetic_Bookaholic]

I can't find my old post or my record of this challenge, lol! So I am re-posting as of 1-14-10

1. Title "J": Just For You v Jet Mykles 1-11-10
2. January B-day [JenMcJ:]: One for the Team v Jet Mykles 1-15-10
9. "New" author: Push v Sapphire 1-6-10

3/3 <-----done, not pushing it!!!! hehe.

[Wendy]

1. "J" title...

2. January B'day shelf...

3. Philippines - author, setting or character...

4. First in a series...

5. Cover - Winter theme...
The Gift by Deb Stover
6. MLK Day - "dream"...

7. Multicultural/interracial romance...

8. Oldest TBR title...

9. New author to me...
Touch the Dark by Karen Chance
10. My choice...
Simply Sinful by Carly Phillips (PhotoJim's recommendation)


3/10

[Sandra]

I'm joining in too.
Challenge Duration: January 1 - January 31, 2010
completed 9/9 FINISHED 27/1/2010

1. January: Read a book which title starts with "J" Just My Luck 16/1/10 ★★★★★
2. Birthday: Read a book from a January B-day celebrant. (Barbis Birthday) Devil's Bride 16/1/10 ★★★★★
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from the Philippines. SKIPPING
4. Beginnings: Read a book that is first of a series. Moon Called 9/1/10 ★★★★
5. Winter Theme: Read a book that has a "Winter" theme cover. Be sure to post the book's cover. A Highlander Christmas 21/1/10 ★★★★
6. MLK Day: Read a book which title has the word "dream" or other words synonymous to it (EX: hope, wish, imagine, fantasy, etc.) The Dream Thief 27/1/10 ★★★★
7. Romance Genre: Read a multicultural or interracial romance. Never Been Witched (witch and ex-priest) 13/1/10 ★★★
8. Out with the Old: Read your oldest book in your Good Reads TBR shelf. Moonlight Warrior 23/1/10 ★★★★
9. In with the New: Read a book by an author that is "new" to you. The Smoke Thief 17/1/10 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice Charmed & Dangerous 18/1/10 ★★★

[Mel W]

RRRC GROUP - MONTHLY CHALLENGE - JANUARY

8/10 read

1. "J" book: Jude's Law by Lori Foster 4/1 ★★★
2. January birthday: Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Shannon's shelf) 8/1 ★★★★
3. Geography - Philippines: Main Chancers (e-book) by W.E. Karno14/1 ★★★
4. First in a series: The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 16/1 ★★★★
5. Winter theme cover: Charming the Highlander by Janet Chapman 13/1 ★★½
6. MLK Day: Dream Man by Linda Howard10/1 ★★★
7. Multicultural/inter-racial: Comanche Woman by Joan Johnston
8. Out with the Old: Size 12 Is Not Fat by Meg Cabot
9. In with the New: Sex, Lies and Online Dating by Rachel Gibson 6/1 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Northern Lights by Nora Roberts 2/1 ★★★½

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[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

And another one bites the dust. Four to go. Two of which are already started.


1. And now the headlines, "Jane 'Jumping Jack Janie' Jackson jilted J.J.'Jujitsu' Jenkins Jr. after judge and jury jail Jenkins" - Just One Look by Joanne Rock (1/6)

2. Birthdays? Don't think of them as getting older. Think of them as warning signs you are getting closer to your death. - Nauti Boy by Lora Leigh from Barbsis's bookshelves (1/10)

3. Philistines? I thought this was the geography category. -

4. In the beginning, Author created the stand alone book. It was seen to be good, but Publisher said, 'people liked this but we want more of the same' and the Sequel was born. And Sequel begat Trilogy. And Trilogy begat MiniSeries. And Publisher and Author begat 'I can't say no to more money so I'm going to keep writing these F'n things though the quality has been gone since book three'. - Welcome to Temptation (Dempsey's Book 1) by Jennifer Crusie (1/2)

5. Brr. Just looking at all that snow makes me cold - Northern Lights by Nora Roberts (1/5)

6. I had a dream (it was a lot like my life, but with less clothing involved.) -

7. Sharks and Jets? Maybe it's who's coming to dinner - Naughty Bits - anthology but one of the stories in particular, Come Back to Me by Kimberly Kaye Terry, is certainly a mixed ethnic background (white/black). (1/7)

8. This book has been sittin' 'round here forever. I better either read it or pitch it. - Amethyst Attraction anthology (1/16) Well, I don't really know as though this has been sitting around the longest. But a friend lent me a stack of six books nearly six months ago. For some reason this last one I kept putting off. This was as good a reason as any to finally finish it so I can return these.

9. Who wrote this? Huh. Never heard of them. -

10. Don't pick scabs. Pick books instead -

[FlibBityFLooB]

60%

1. J Book = Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
2. Birthday (Barbsis) = Devil's Bride by Stephanie Laurens - ★★★★, 01/05/10
3. Philippines = Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz - ★★, 01/05/10
4. 1st in series = Bitten by Kelley Armstrong - ★★★★★, 01/09/10
5. Winter Cover = The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder - ★★★★★, 01/04/10
6. Dream theme = Where Dreams Begin by Lisa Kleypas
7. Multicultural = Nakoa's Woman by Gayle Rogers - ★★★, 01/08/10
8. Oldest TBR = Faking It by Jennifer Crusie
9. New Author = Touch the Dark by Karen Chance
10. Reader's Choice = The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen Woodiwiss - ★★★½, 01/16/10

[Valorie]

7/9 Done!

1. January: Just Desserts by G.A. McKevett 1/1 ***
2. Birthday:(Valorie - It's my B-day!)Ecstasy by Jacquelyn Frank 1/10 ***
3. Geography: SKIPPING
4. Beginnings: Red Fire by Deidre Knight 1/14 ****
5. Winter Theme: Prince of Shadows by Susan Krinard
6. MLK Day: Dark Nights, Dark Dreams by Savannah Russe
7. Multicultural: Lord of the Highlands by Veronica Wolff 1/5 ****
8. Out with the Old: Wild Rain by Christine Feehan 1/16 ****
9. In with the New: Nights Cold Kiss by Tracey O'Hara 1/3 *****
10. Reader's Choice: Master of Dragons by Angela Knight 1/11 ****

To Read


Done

[tosca]

6 complete - slow month for me:


1. Starts with J: - The Jane Austen Book Club by Karen Joy Fowler - Jan 18 2010 enjoyed the film more
2. B'day celebrant (Delitealex) - Unbound edited by Kim Harrison
3. Geography Philippines - Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz
4. Beginnings 1st of a series - Witch Fire by Anya Bast 4 Jan 2010
5. Winter theme - Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas 6 Jan 2010
6. MLK Day - Twenty Wishes by Debbie Macomber 8 Jan 2010
7. Multicultural/interracial - Ice Blue by Anne Stuart 9 Jan 2010
8. Oldest TBR - The Virgin Secretary's Impossible Boss by Carole Mortimer 10 Jan 2010
9. New author to me - Believe by Victoria Alexander OR Forever After by Catherine Anderson
10. Pick it for me - The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

[BJ Rose]

Romance Readers Monthly Challenges 2010

January
completed 7/10

1. Starts with J: = Jeeves and the Unbidden Guest by P.G. Wodehouse Jan 3 (3.5*)
2. January BD: Jane: Fire Study by Maria Snyder Jan 14 (5*)
3. Geography: Philippines: To the Brink by Cindy Gerard
4. Beginnings: Goddess of the Hunt by Tessa Dare Jan 12 (5*)
5. Winter Theme Cover: by Janet Chapman Jan 15 (4.5*)
6. MLK Day: Wish: The Wish List by Eoin Colfer Jan 12 (3.5*)
7. Romance: Multi-cultural/Multi-racial: Club Dead by Charlaine Harris Jan 3 (4*)
8. Out With the Old: Captives of the Night by Loretta Chase
9. In With the New: The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie by Jennifer Ashley
10. Reader's Choice: Loving A Lost Lord by Mary Jo Putney Jan 16 (3.5*)

[Debbie]

Monthly Challenge:
Challenge Duration: January 1 - January 31, 2010
* 7 / 10 Read:
1. January:
2. Birthday:
3. Geography: Blue Bloods - (1/17) ★★★☆☆
4. Beginnings: Naked in Death - (1/7) ★★★★☆
5. Winter Theme: Manhunt - (1/2) ★★★★☆
6. MLK Day: Daring to Dream - (1/12) ★★★☆☆
7. Romance Genre: The Italian Boss's Mistress - (1/1) ★★★☆☆
8. Out with the Old:
9. In with the New: Slave to Sensation - (1/14) ★★★★☆ +
10. Reader's Choice: The Amazon's Curse - (1/12) ★★★★☆
*

[Nikki ♥]

5/10



1. "J" Title: Jane's Warlord by Angela Knight
2. Birthday:
3. Philippines:
4. First in Series:
5. Winter Theme:
6. MLD Day: Believe by Victoria Alexander
7. Multicultural: Ice Blue by Anne Stuart
8. Oldest Book:
9. New Author: Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase
10. Readers Choice: A Duke of Her Own by Eloisa James

[Arcadia]

4 of 7

1. SKIP
2. Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian from Shannon (Savhage Temptress)'s bookshelf Jan 9 ★★★★☆
3. SKIP
4. Moon Called by Patricia Briggs Jan 16 ★★★★★
5. Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole
6. SKIP
7. Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh Jan 8 ★★★★☆
8. The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole
9. Storm Front by Jim Butcher Jan 6 ★★★★★
10. Flesh Circus by Lilith Saintcrow


ALSO READ:
Bitten by Kelley Armstrong Jan 2 ★★★★★
Curse the Dawn by Karen Chance Jan 4 ★★★★★
Any Given Doomsday by Lori Handeland Jan 12 ★★★★★
Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione Jan 14 ★★★★☆
Naked In Death by J.D. Robb Jan 16 ★★★★☆

[Valorie]

8/9 Done!

1. January: Just Desserts by G.A. McKevett 1/1 ***
2. Birthday:(Valorie - It's my B-day!)Ecstasy by Jacquelyn Frank 1/10 ***
3. Geography: SKIPPING
4. Beginnings: Red Fire by Deidre Knight 1/14 ****
5. Winter Theme: Prince of Shadows by Susan Krinard 1/17 ***
6. MLK Day: Dark Nights, Dark Dreams by Savannah Russe
7. Multicultural: Lord of the Highlands by Veronica Wolff 1/5 ****
8. Out with the Old: Wild Rain by Christine Feehan 1/16 ****
9. In with the New: Nights Cold Kiss by Tracey O'Hara 1/3 *****
10. Reader's Choice: Master of Dragons by Angela Knight 1/11 ****

To Read


Done

[TinaNoir]

5/10

swapped out my Winter title. Just couldn't motivate myself to start that other one.

January"J": - Jovah's Angel - Sharon Shinn
January B-day (Angie) - Smash Cut - By Sandra Brown 1/4/10
Philippines - Killing Rain - Barry Eisler
Beginnings - Goddess of the Hunt - By Tessa Dare 1/12/10
Winter Themes - Fire and Ice by Dana Stabenow 1/16/10
MLK - On the Right Side of a Dream A Novel - By Sheila Williams
Multi/IR Tempting Faith - By Crystal Hubbard 1/3/03
Old - Scorched - By Rachel Butler
New - Cut to the Quick - By Kate Ross 1/2/03
reader's Choice - Hotter After Midnight - By Cynthia Eden

Winter Book Cover