2010 February Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

[Lynne]

Here we go again!
1. Starts with F: Fired Up by Jane Ann Krentz
2. February B-day: Sea Swept by Nora Roberts (LibaryLass's bookshelf)
3. Indiana: Goddess of the Hunt by Tessa Dare
4. Favorite: Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas
5. Red Cover: Danger in a Red Dress by Christina Dodd
6. AA Author or Characters: The Beast in Him by Shelley Laurenston
7. Paranormal: Carpe Corpus by Rachel Caine
8. Historical: Just Imagine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
9. Recommended by a Friend: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
10. Reader's Choice: Grave Secret by Charlaine Harris

To Read:
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[[deleted user]]

1. title starts with F - First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
2. Feb Bday shelf - Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole (Michelle's shelf)
4. favorite author - Unknown by Rachel Caine
5. "heart" in title - Heart of the Dragon by Gena Showalter
7. PNR - Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione
9. recommended by a friend - Beyond the Night by Joss Ware (Shannon)
10. reader's choice - Nightkeepers by Jessica Andersen

[BJ Rose]

I think this is as close to a final list as I'm going to get right now!

February

1. Starts with 'F': Forbidden Falls by Robyn Carr
2. February BD: Photojim: The Road by Cormac McCarthy OR Michelle: The Hunger Games
3. Geography: Surrender of a Siren by Tessa Dare
4. Favorites: Author: Loretta Chase: Lord of Scoundrels OR Nora Roberts: Born in Ice (Born In trilogy #2)
5. Valentine's Day: To Love a Scottish Lord: Book Four of the Highland Lords by Karen Ranney
6. Black History Month: Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
7. Romance Genre: PNR: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins OR The Door in the Tree by William Corlett
8. Presidents' Day: Ride The Fire by Pamela Clare (Revolutionary period) OR Dark Stranger by Heather Graham (Civil War period)
9. International Friendship: recommended by daughter: The Elegant Gathering of White Snows by Kris Radish
10. Reader's Choice: Lady of Quality by Georgette Heyer

[[deleted user]]

Changing mine already. I found Pleasure of a Dark Prince on BooksonBoard and can't wait to start it!

1. title starts with F - First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
2. Feb Bday shelf - Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione (Michelle's shelf)
4. favorite author - Unknown by Rachel Caine
5. "heart" in title - Heart of the Dragon by Gena Showalter
7. PNR - Wicked Enchantment by Anya Bast
9. recommended by a friend - Beyond the Night by Joss Ware (Shannon)
10. reader's choice - Nightkeepers by Jessica Andersen

[Melody]

I've noticed that many of us are reading the new Jayne Ann Krentz title Fired Up for February's title starting with F and thought I'd mention that she's the featured author for the Beyond Heaving Bosoms Reads thread near the bottom of the RRRC homepage.

Anyone who'd like to read any title by Krentz or any of her pseudonyms (Amanda Quick, Jayne Castle, or Stephanie James) are more than welcome to join in our chats. :O)

[Leah]

FINISHED - 2/12/2010

1. February: Frostbite (Vampire Academy, #2) by Richelle Mead 2/4/2010
2. Birthday: Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause (Ari, Sewickley, PA) 2/5/2010
3. Geography: SKIP
4. Favorites: Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead 2/6/2010 My Review (Spoilers!)
5. Valentine's Day: Succubus On Top by Richelle Mead 2/9/2010 My Review (Spoilers!)
6. Black History Month: SKIP
7. Romance Genre: Succubus Dreams by Richelle Mead 2/11/2010 My Review (Spoilers!)
8. President's Day: SKIP
9. International Friendship Month: Bad Moon Rising by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Jen) 2/2/2010 My Review (Spoilers!)
10. Reader's Choice: Succubus Heat by Richelle Mead 2/12/2010 My Review (Spoilers!)


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[tosca]

In it for the whole 10 - eek:

1. book starts with "F" - A Fine Passion by Stephanie Laurens OR Forbidden by Suzanne Brockmann
2. Birthday book - To the Limit by Cindy Gerard (book 2 in the Bodyguards series) from LibraryLass
3. Geography: Indiana - Surrender of a Siren by Tessa Dare
4. Favourites pick - Menagerie Manor by Gerald Durrell (he is my idol)
5. Valentine's Day - Sometimes When We Kiss by Linda Goodnight OR Kiss and Tell by Diney Delancey
6. Black History Month - tbc
7. Romance genre: Soulless by Gail Carriger
8. President's Day - Savannah: Or a Gift For Mr. Lincoln by John Jakes OR Home in Time for Christmas by Heather Graham
9. International Friendship Month - Intercourse by Robert Olen Butler as recommended by my friend Phillippa (subversive library staff member and book babe extraordinaire)
10. Reader's Choice - The Sunday Philosophy Club by Alexander McCall Smith

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

I've filled out all 10 categories, since I'm an optimistic person. :)
However, I'm setting a modest goal of finishing 3-5 books from my list.

RRRC Monthly Challenge:
"F" book - Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon
B-day book - Obsidian Prey by Jayne Castle (Amanda's shelf)
Indiana - Goddess of the Hunt by Tessa Dare
Favorie Author/Genre - Immortal in Death by JD Robb
Valentine's Day - Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole and Gena Showalter
Black History Month - Tempting Faith by Crystal Hubbard
Paranormal Romance - Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh
President's Day - Dearest Enemy by Nan Ryan
Friend's Recommendation - The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger (recommended by Rachel)
Reader's Choice - Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard

[Lotte_ladybird]

1. February: Read a book which title starts with "F."
Foul Play - Janet Evanovich

2. Birthday: Read a book from a February B-day celebrant.
Touch the Dark - Karen Chance (Carla)

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Indiana.
Boy meets Girl - Meg Cabot

4. Favorites: Read a book by a favorite author or from a favorite genre.
Favorite genre Contemporary romance The girl most likely to... - Susan Donovan

5. Valentine’s Day: Read a book that has a predominantly red cover or has one of the following words in its title (heart, love, lover, kiss).
Forever mine, Valentine - Vicki Lewis Thompson

6. Black History Month: Read a book written by an African-American or has an African-American as one of its main characters.
I, Alex Cross - James Patterson

7. Romance Genre: Read a paranormal romance.
Fallen - Erin McCarthy

8. President’s Day: Read a historical fiction/romance book set during either the US Civil War (Abraham Linconl) or the Revolutionary period (George Washington).
Gone with the wind - Margaret Mitchell

9. International Friendship Month: Read a book by recommended by a friend (either in real life or here in GR). Be sure to say who recommended it.
A Killing Frost - R.D. Wingfield. Recommended by my dad

[Gigi]

Yes, count me in as well. Looking for my books now!

[Gigi]

Ok, my picks are based on availability. Books I have that I've been meaning to read but havent touched:

1. SKIP

2. SKIP

3. SKIP

4. Favorite Author: Wild Card by Lora Leigh

5. SKIP

6. Black History Month: Calebs Woman by Eve Vaughn

7. Paranormal romance: Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris

8. SKIP

9. SKIP

10. SKIP

[Mary E.]

I'm only going for six of the ten categories this month.

0/6 completed

1. "F" title Fool Moon by Jim Butcher
2. Bday (Amanda) Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
4. Favorite Death's Mistress by Karen Chance
5. Red cover Red Fire by Deidre Knight
7. PNR Dark Seduction by Brenda Joyce
10. Reader's choice Poltergeist by Kat Richardson

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

At the risk of angering the gods, I'll say I think Feb should be an easy month for me. I'll post as I go as usual, but here are my categories:

1. F this book!:

2. It's my birthday and I'll read if I want to:

3. "We named the dog Indiana":

4. I love this stuff:

5. Don't let me be alone and unloved on Valentines day:

6. I'm black and I'm proud!:

7. And all this time I thought it was NPR:

8. If we was talkin' dead presidents, why'd we pick the cheapest two?:

9. If all your friends jumped off a bridge would you do it too?:

10. Without direction, how am I supposed to pick anything? What do you mean my choice? I'm scared. Hold me.:

[Chelle]

Okay, Challengers! I've finally rounded up my list. Trying to come up with these made me realize how overdue I am for some variety in my reading. I can't wait to get started!

Update: 2/10 on 02/03/10

1. Title with "F": Flirting With Danger by Suzanne Enoch

2. Birthday: *LibraryLass* - Truth or Dare by Jayne Ann Krentz

3. Geography - Indiana: The Trouble With Magic by Madelyn Alt

4. Favorites: Sweet and Deadly by Charlaine Harris

5. Valentine’s Day: Vampire Kisses by Ellen Schreiber.

6. Black History Month: Minion by L.A. Banks

7. Romance Genre: Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson

8. President’s Day: Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All: A Novel by Allan Gurganus

9. International Friendship Month: Playing with Fire by Gena Showalter - referred by GR friend Heather C. :)

10. Reader's Choice: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward

[Lotte_ladybird]

1. February: Read a book which title starts with "F."
Foul Play - Janet Evanovich

2. Birthday: Read a book from a February B-day celebrant.
Touch the Dark - Karen Chance (Carla)

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Indiana.
Boy meets Girl - Meg Cabot finished Feb 1

4. Favorites: Read a book by a favorite author or from a favorite genre.
Favorite genre Contemporary romance The girl most likely to... - Susan Donovan

5. Valentine’s Day: Read a book that has a predominantly red cover or has one of the following words in its title (heart, love, lover, kiss).
Forever mine, Valentine - Vicki Lewis Thompson

6. Black History Month: Read a book written by an African-American or has an African-American as one of its main characters.
I, Alex Cross - James Patterson

7. Romance Genre: Read a paranormal romance.
Fallen - Erin McCarthy

8. President’s Day: Read a historical fiction/romance book set during either the US Civil War (Abraham Linconl) or the Revolutionary period (George Washington).
Gone with the wind - Margaret Mitchell

9. International Friendship Month: Read a book by recommended by a friend (either in real life or here in GR). Be sure to say who recommended it.
A Killing Frost - R.D. Wingfield. Recommended by my dad

10. Reader's Choice

[Jennefer]

Not sure how many of these I will get to, probably only 3 or 5.... but its fun to find books to fit all the catagories :)

1. F is for February: Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon

2. Birthday: Naked in Death by JD Robb (Library Lass's shelf... and probably others too lol I gotta get going on this series!)

3. Geography-Indiana: Educating Caroline by Patricia Cabot or On Writing by Stephen King

4. Favorite author/genre: Rashi's Daughters, Book II: Miriam by Maggie Anton

5. Red cover: Death Angel by Linda Howard

6. Black History Month: Irresistible Forces by Brenda Jackson

7. Paranormal romance: Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh

8. American Revolution: Master of Seduction by Kinley MacGregor

9. International Friendship Month: The Last Jew Standing: A Novel by Michael Simon recommended by my good "real life" friend :) Sue

10. Reader's Choice: Ordinary World by Elisa Lorello (sequal to Faking It hope I enjoy it as much as I did the first!)

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Jennefer wrote: "Not sure how many of these I will get to, probably only 3 or 5.... but its fun to find books to fit all the catagories :)

..."

I do the exact same thing, Jennefer. :)

[Lotte_ladybird]

1. February: Read a book which title starts with "F."
Foul Play - Janet Evanovich finished february 1

2. Birthday: Read a book from a February B-day celebrant.
Touch the Dark - Karen Chance (Carla)

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Indiana.
Boy meets Girl - Meg Cabot finished Feb 1

4. Favorites: Read a book by a favorite author or from a favorite genre.
Favorite genre Contemporary romance The girl most likely to... - Susan Donovan

5. Valentine’s Day: Read a book that has a predominantly red cover or has one of the following words in its title (heart, love, lover, kiss).
Forever mine, Valentine - Vicki Lewis Thompson

6. Black History Month: Read a book written by an African-American or has an African-American as one of its main characters.
I, Alex Cross - James Patterson

7. Romance Genre: Read a paranormal romance.
Fallen - Erin McCarthy

8. President’s Day: Read a historical fiction/romance book set during either the US Civil War (Abraham Linconl) or the Revolutionary period (George Washington).
Gone with the wind - Margaret Mitchell

9. International Friendship Month: Read a book by recommended by a friend (either in real life or here in GR). Be sure to say who recommended it.
A Killing Frost - R.D. Wingfield. Recommended by my dad

10. Reader's Choice

[AmandaG]

Read: 0/6

1. F Book:First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost

4. Favorites: At Last Comes Love by Mary Balogh

5. Valentine’s Day: Archangels' Kiss by Nalini Singh

7. Paranormal Romance: Ecstacy Unveiled by Larissa Ione

9. International Friendship Month: Interred with Their Bones by Jennifer Lee Carrell (recommended by my co-worker Sherree)

10. Reader's Choice: Hmm.... not sure yet.

AmandaG

[Lynne]

1 of 10 completed

1. Starts with F: Fired Up by Jane Ann Krentz
2. February B-day: Sea Swept by Nora Roberts (LibaryLass's bookshelf)
3. Indiana: Goddess of the Hunt by Tessa Dare
4. Favorite: Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas 2/1 *****
5. Red Cover: Danger in a Red Dress by Christina Dodd
6. AA Author or Characters: The Beast in Him by Shelley Laurenston
7. Paranormal: Carpe Corpus by Rachel Caine
8. Historical: Just Imagine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
9. Recommended by a Friend: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
10. Reader's Choice: Grave Secret by Charlaine Harris

To Read:
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Completed:

[Annie]

Photojim wrote: ""We named the dog Indiana"...

I was hoping for that one, Photojim!

[Katherine]

7/7


1. February: The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Tales by Edgar Allan Poe Completed: 2/3/2010
2. Birthday: Eternal Pleasure by Nina Bangs (from Jodz) Completed 2/15/2010


4. Favorites: Gideon by Jacquelyn Frank Completed 2/06/10

5. Valentine’s Day: You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister Completed: 2/24/2010


7. Romance Genre: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian Completed 02/10/10

9. International Friendship Month: Royal Harlot: A Novel of the Countess Castlemaine and King Charles II by Susan Holloway Scott (recommended by my friend Ania in Moscow) Completed: 2/21/2010

10. Reader's Choice: As She Climbed Across the Table by Jonathan Lethem Completed 2/26/2010

[Lotte_ladybird]

1. February: Read a book which title starts with "F."
Foul Play - Janet Evanovich finished february 1

2. Birthday: Read a book from a February B-day celebrant.
Touch the Dark - Karen Chance (Carla)

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Indiana.
Boy meets Girl - Meg Cabot finished Feb 1

4. Favorites: Read a book by a favorite author or from a favorite genre.
Favorite genre Contemporary romance The girl most likely to... - Susan Donovan

5. Valentine’s Day: Read a book that has a predominantly red cover or has one of the following words in its title (heart, love, lover, kiss).
Forever mine, Valentine - Vicki Lewis Thompson finished February 2

6. Black History Month: Read a book written by an African-American or has an African-American as one of its main characters.
I, Alex Cross - James Patterson

7. Romance Genre: Read a paranormal romance.
Fallen - Erin McCarthy

8. President’s Day: Read a historical fiction/romance book set during either the US Civil War (Abraham Linconl) or the Revolutionary period (George Washington).
Gone with the wind - Margaret Mitchell

9. International Friendship Month: Read a book by recommended by a friend (either in real life or here in GR). Be sure to say who recommended it.
A Killing Frost - R.D. Wingfield. Recommended by my dad

10. Reader's Choice

[Mel W]

NEW MONTH, NEW CHALLENGE - February's has officially started! (Sorry I'm late - my very active and inquisitive 17 months old nephew is visiting at the moment!)

At the moment, we have 56 readers participating in this month's challenge:

Ahrcadia
Alathea
Amanda (AmandaG3)
Angie
Annie
Annvelwis
Barbsis
BJ Rose
Briansgirl
Bronwyn (Gothic_Angel)
Carrie
Cathy
Chelle
Debbie (onyx95)
Donna
Erin
FlibBityFLooB
Gigi
Jan
Jennefer
Joanne
Julie (Mom2lnb)
Kasia
Katherine
Kelley (shewolf0316)
Laura
Leah
Lindy-Lane
Lotte_ladybird - 2 books read
Lynne - 1 book read
Mahyar
Mary
Mel W
Melissa
Melissa (So Cal Gal)
Melody
Michelle (Shelli_m)
Nikki
Photojim
Pollyanna
Purple
Ronica
Sallie
Samantha
Sandra
Sara
Sarah
Shannon (shannonleighd)
Sharon Oslin
Shazzy
Stephanie P - 1 book read
Tina
Toni
Tosca
Valorie
Yz

You can sign up at any time throughout the month.

Total books read by the group so far this month: 4

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 February 7.

Reminder: Don't forget to add your challenge books to the group's bookshelf. Thanks!

Good luck and happy reading, everyone!

[Gigi]

Ok, my picks are based on availability. Books I have that I've been meaning to read but havent touched:

1. SKIP

2. SKIP

3. SKIP

4. Favorite Author: Wild Card by Lora Leigh

5. SKIP

6. Black History Month: Calebs Woman by Eve Vaughn Finished February 2


7. Paranormal romance: Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris

8. SKIP

9. SKIP

10. SKIP

[BJ Rose]

Always nice to claim the first one!


February
completed 1/10

1. Starts with 'F': Forbidden Falls by Robyn Carr
2. February BD: Photojim: The Road by Cormac McCarthy OR Michelle: The Hunger Games
3. Geography: Surrender of a Siren by Tessa Dare
4. Favorites: Author: Nora Roberts: Born in Ice (Born In trilogy #2)
5. Valentine's Day: To Love a Scottish Lord: Book Four of the Highland Lords by Karen Ranney
6. Black History Month: Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
7. Romance Genre: PNR: The Door in the Tree by William Corlett Feb 1 (4*)
8. Presidents' Day: Ride The Fire by Pamela Clare (Revolutionary period) OR Dark Stranger by Heather Graham (Civil War period)
9. International Friendship: recommended by daughter: The Elegant Gathering of White Snows by Kris Radish
10. Reader's Choice: Lady of Quality by Georgette Heyer

[Annvelwis]

6/10

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1. February: Read a book which title starts with "F."
Fallen by Lauren Kate 05-02 **
2. Birthday: Read a book from a February B-day celebrant.
Must Love Hellhounds by Charlaine Harris et al. (Amanda's shelf) 06-02 ****
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Indiana.
Under the Dome by Stephen King
4. Favorites: Read a book by a favorite author or from a favorite genre.
Only in My Dreams by Dana Marie Bell 02-02 ***
5. Valentine’s Day: Read a book that has a predominantly red cover or has one of the following words in its title (heart, love, lover, kiss).
Any Way You Want It by Kathy Love 03-02 ****
6. Black History Month: Read a book written by an African-American or has an African-American as one of its main characters.
The Reinvention of Chastity by Eve Vaughn 07-02 **
7. Romance Genre: Read a paranormal romance.
Crouching Vampire, Hidden Fang by Katie MacAlister 06-02 ***
8. President’s Day: Read a historical fiction/romance book set during either the US Civil War (Abraham Lincoln) or the Revolutionary period (George Washington).
An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon
9. International Friendship Month: Read a book by recommended by a friend. Be sure to say who recommended it.
Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia (recommended by Kasia)
10. Reader's Choice
The Princess Bride by William Goldman

[Lynne]

2 of 10 completed!

1. Starts with F: Fired Up by Jane Ann Krentz
2. February B-day: Sea Swept by Nora Roberts (LibaryLass's bookshelf)
3. Indiana: Goddess of the Hunt by Tessa Dare -- 2/2 ***** I loved this book! It's a Stay-Up-All-Night-To-Finish book.
4. Favorite: Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas 2/1 *****
5. Red Cover: Danger in a Red Dress by Christina Dodd
6. AA Author or Characters: The Beast in Him by Shelley Laurenston
7. Paranormal: Carpe Corpus by Rachel Caine
8. Historical: Just Imagine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
9. Recommended by a Friend: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
10. Reader's Choice: Grave Secret by Charlaine Harris

To Read:
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Completed:

[Valorie]

1/9 Done

1. February: Fool's Puzzle by Earlene Fowler
2. Birthday: Twilight Fall by Lynn Viehl (Amanda in Troy, MI)
3. Geography: Faux Finished by Peg Marberg
4. Favorites: The Darkest Pleasure by Gena Showalter
5. Valentine’s Day: The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason
6. Black History Month: Shadow Blade by Seressia Glass
7. Romance Genre: Shades of Gray by Amanda Ashley
8. President’s Day: SKIPPING
9. International Friendship Month: Secondhand Spirits by Juliet Blackwell (Mom recommends it)
10. Reader's Choice: The Silver Wolf by Alice Borchardt 2/2 **

To Read


Done:

[Debbie]

this may be a silly question,
2. Birthday: Read a book from a February B-day celebrant. - can I use an author whose birthday is in February or do I have to use a fellow GR members book list?

[FlibBityFLooB]

1/10 read. I enjoyed Perfect Chemistry, but it definitely read like a YA novel. Then again, it is a YA novel. So, that's understandable *laugh*

1. Starts with F = First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
2. Birthday (saranda) = Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles - 02/02/10, ★★★★
3. Indiana = Educating Caroline by Patricia Cabot
4. A Favorite Genre = Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase
5. Red Cover = Playing With Fire by Katie MacAlister (re-read)
6. Black Hx Month = My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding (anthology:LA Banks)
7. Paranormal Romance = Seize the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
8. Civil War = Shades of Gray by Jessica James
9. Recommendation (Cherra) = Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas
10. Reader's Choice = Up In Smoke by Katie Macalister (re-read)

[Lotte_ladybird]

1. February: Read a book which title starts with "F."
Foul Play - Janet Evanovich finished february 1

2. Birthday: Read a book from a February B-day celebrant.
Touch the Dark - Karen Chance (Carla)

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Indiana.
Boy meets Girl - Meg Cabot finished Feb 1

4. Favorites: Read a book by a favorite author or from a favorite genre.
Favorite genre Contemporary romance The girl most likely to... - Susan Donovan

5. Valentine’s Day: Read a book that has a predominantly red cover or has one of the following words in its title (heart, love, lover, kiss).
Forever mine, Valentine - Vicki Lewis Thompson finished February 2

6. Black History Month: Read a book written by an African-American or has an African-American as one of its main characters.
I, Alex Cross - James Patterson finished Feb 2

7. Romance Genre: Read a paranormal romance.
Fallen - Erin McCarthy

8. President’s Day: Read a historical fiction/romance book set during either the US Civil War (Abraham Linconl) or the Revolutionary period (George Washington).
Gone with the wind - Margaret Mitchell

9. International Friendship Month: Read a book by recommended by a friend (either in real life or here in GR). Be sure to say who recommended it.
A Killing Frost - R.D. Wingfield. Recommended by my dad

10. Reader's Choice

[Mel W]

Debbie wrote: "this may be a silly question,
2. Birthday: Read a book from a February B-day celebrant. - can I use an author whose birthday is in February or do I have to use a fellow GR members book list? "

Fellow GR members, Debbie :) You can find details at this link ... http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

[Debbie]

Thanks Mel, I was unclear.

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Well we are three days into the month and I already have two books done and a third started. Woot! Just finished the 10 categories last month in time. Would like a little more padding this month. I'm not sure how to list these though. I'm going to put them down now, but I might move categories as both books qualify for more than one space and haven't picked the rest of the month yet.

1. F this book!:

2. It's my birthday and I'll read if I want to:

3. "We named the dog Indiana": Cry No More by Linda Howard (2/1) The main character is from Indiana. She returns home to her parents several times in the book as well.

4. I love this stuff:

5. Don't let me be alone and unloved on Valentines day: How to Host a Seduction by Jeanie London (2/3)

6. I'm black and I'm proud!:

7. And all this time I thought it was NPR:

8. If we was talkin' dead presidents, why'd we pick the cheapest two?:

9. If all your friends jumped off a bridge would you do it too?:

10. Without direction, how am I supposed to pick anything? What do you mean my choice? I'm scared. Hold me.:

[Debbie]

Great start though, I haven't even gotten started yet and with Feb being a short month, I need to get a move on.

[Valorie]

2/9 Done

1. February: Fool's Puzzle by Earlene Fowler
2. Birthday: Twilight Fall by Lynn Viehl (Amanda in Troy, MI)
3. Geography: Faux Finished by Peg Marberg 2/3 **
4. Favorites: The Darkest Pleasure by Gena Showalter
5. Valentine’s Day: The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason
6. Black History Month: Shadow Blade by Seressia Glass
7. Romance Genre: Shades of Gray by Amanda Ashley
8. President’s Day: SKIPPING
9. International Friendship Month: Secondhand Spirits by Juliet Blackwell (Mom recommends it)
10. Reader's Choice: The Silver Wolf by Alice Borchardt 2/2 **

To Read


Done:

[~Sara~]

Photojim wrote: "Well we are three days into the month and I already have two books done and a third started. Woot! Just finished the 10 categories last month in time. Would like a little more padding this month..."

LOL! Your categories are hilarious!!!

[AmandaG]

Read: 0/7 Just added another book.

1. F Book:First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost

4. Favorites: At Last Comes Love by Mary Balogh

5. Valentine’s Day: Archangels' Kiss by Nalini Singh

6. Black History Month: Wench: A Novel by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

7. Paranormal Romance: Ecstacy Unveiled by Larissa Ione

9. International Friendship Month: Interred with Their Bones by Jennifer Lee Carrell (recommended by my co-worker Sherree)

10. Reader's Choice: Hmm.... not sure yet.

AmandaG

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Sara, I have the same categories as you do. Every month I just rename them a little. (thanks for noticing)

Another day and another book bites the dust! I'm making short work of this in this short month.

1. F this book!:

2. It's my birthday and I'll read if I want to:

3. "We named the dog Indiana": Cry No More by Linda Howard (2/1) The main character is from Indiana. She returns home to her parents several times in the book as well.

4. I love this stuff:

5. Don't let me be alone and unloved on Valentines day: How to Host a Seduction by Jeanie London (2/3)

6. I'm black and I'm proud!:

7. And all this time I thought it was NPR:

8. If we was talkin' dead presidents, why'd we pick the cheapest two?:

9. If all your friends jumped off a bridge would you do it too?: The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty by AN Roquelaure (2/4). This was given to me as a Christmas gift by a friend of mine at a family function. She made sure that everyone knew that it was basically S&M porn. Her mother and grandmother looked at me funny all day. My children are used to it though. I think next year I will buy her a big pink but-plug for the family gathering. Who knows? Her husband might even appreciate it.

10. Without direction, how am I supposed to pick anything? What do you mean my choice? I'm scared. Hold me.:

[Toni]

1/10

1. Starts with "F" - Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur
2. B-day Celebrant - Unclean Spirits by M.L.N. Hanover (Jodz shelf)
3. Geograhpy - Queen of Babble by Meg Cabot 2/3/10
4. Favorites - Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer
5. Valentine's Day - Mistral's Kiss (Meredith Gentry, #5) by Laurell K. Hamilton
6. Black History Month - The Coldest Winter Ever by Sister Souljah
7. Romance Genre (paranormal) - Hunted by P.C. Cast
8. President's Day - A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon
9. International Friendship Month - Blood Promise by Richelle Mead (recommended by Joanna and Renee)
10. Reader's Choice - Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston

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[Kelley]

I addeda couple books to my list i haven't finished yet but know i will. ;-) Question though. for the rev War/Civil War one, can it be an alternative reality book or does it have to be the US Civil War? i ask because I have on audio from Harry Turtledove's Atlantis series that is the Civil War for his alternative reality and while it's not US presidents it's fictional characters that play those same roles. not sure I'm explaining correctly but anyone who reads Alt Real would understand what I'm trying to say. :-) I actually wasn't even going to bother with the book I'm mentioning since I wasn't crazy abotu the otehrs in teh series but i did get it for free and if it will fit, that gives me a reason to not give it away just yet. :-)

And another question... i have an anthology I'm reading now (and is plugged into my list). the story I'm just about finished has an A-A heroine. Will that book count for the one story or does it have to be a full length book to count?

oh and one more Q... I understand the birthday item in this challenge after it was explained tome. but is there an easy way to find ideas without scrolling through pages and pages of books? Since I'm a reviewer and those books always take priority, my challenge with this one is finding if a book I have to read already is on any of the bday people's shelves. I don't often get to just pick up a book for the heck of it. At lest I get to pick my review books though so I only read reviews books I think fit my genre tastes. I tried t do this chalenge for January but gave up after spenind like 5 ours scrolling book shelves to see if anythign fit what i had already. Way too much time for me to put into something like this that isn't even reading a book. ;-)

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Kelley,

Q1: I'm going to leave that one to your discretion, since I'm not familiar with the book itself.

Q2: Novellas are acceptable for the challenge. You don't need to read the entire anthology.

Q3: You might do what I do when I choose a book for this category. I usually have 2-3 books that I already know i want to read. Then I would go to the celebrants' profiles, go to their shelves, and I used the search feature to find my selected books. There is usually someone who would have it. Hope that helps.

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

kelley, I can answer your b-day question. Find a book that you want to read that you think someone else may have already read. Now find the person with the b-day who has the most books on the shelf. Then do a search for books to see if it is there or not. If not, go to the next person with the most books.

This may not be in the spirit of the challenge, but it certainly keeps with the rules. It is the spot that I try to get caught up on a series read every month.

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ]

For birthday reads I check out the list of birthday girls from the thread, and hit the "compare books" option on their profile. I've got so many books (just over 3500) and have only read just over 600 of them, so I'm trying to find books to read that I already own. Comparing books will bring up any book that we both have in common that's on both of our shelves. If I don't find something to read right away (usually do find something), if nothing else it helps me find who has the most similiar reading tastes to my own.

[Lotte_ladybird]

1. February: Read a book which title starts with "F."
Foul Play - Janet Evanovich finished february 1

2. Birthday: Read a book from a February B-day celebrant.
Touch the Dark - Karen Chance (Carla)

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Indiana.
Boy meets Girl - Meg Cabot finished Feb 1

4. Favorites: Read a book by a favorite author or from a favorite genre.
Favorite genre Contemporary romance The girl most likely to... - Susan Donovan finished Feb 3

5. Valentine’s Day: Read a book that has a predominantly red cover or has one of the following words in its title (heart, love, lover, kiss).
Forever mine, Valentine - Vicki Lewis Thompson finished February 2

6. Black History Month: Read a book written by an African-American or has an African-American as one of its main characters.
I, Alex Cross - James Patterson finished Feb 2

7. Romance Genre: Read a paranormal romance.
Fallen - Erin McCarthy

8. President’s Day: Read a historical fiction/romance book set during either the US Civil War (Abraham Linconl) or the Revolutionary period (George Washington).
Gone with the wind - Margaret Mitchell

9. International Friendship Month: Read a book by recommended by a friend (either in real life or here in GR). Be sure to say who recommended it.
A Killing Frost - R.D. Wingfield. Recommended by my dad

10. Reader's Choice

[BJ Rose]

February
completed 3/10

1. Starts with 'F': Forbidden Falls by Robyn Carr
2. February BD: Michelle: The Hunger Games Feb 4 (5*)
3. Geography: Surrender of a Siren by Tessa Dare
4. Favorites: Author & Genre: Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase Feb 3 (5*)
5. Valentine's Day: To Love a Scottish Lord: Book Four of the Highland Lords by Karen Ranney
6. Black History Month: Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
7. Romance Genre: PNR: The Door in the Tree by William Corlett Feb 1 (4*)
8. Presidents' Day: Ride The Fire by Pamela Clare (Revolutionary period) OR Dark Stranger by Heather Graham (Civil War period)
9. International Friendship: recommended by daughter: The Elegant Gathering of White Snows by Kris Radish
10. Reader's Choice: Lady of Quality by Georgette Heyer

[Unapologetic_Bookaholic]

6. Black History Month: Creepin' Antho. fea L A Banks [AVENGING ANGEL-JANICE SIMS:] 2-2-10

7. Romance Genre: Paranormal: Dark Elves 3: Salvation by Jet Mykles 2-1-10

[Valerie]

1/10



1. February: A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin
2. Birthday (Ari): Tithe by Holly Black
3. Geography (Indiana): Shadowland by Meg Cabot
4. Favorites: Masquerade by Melissa de la Cruz
5. Valentine’s Day: Death Angel by Linda Howard
6. Black History Month: TBD
7. Romance Genre (Paranormal): Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 02/03/10
8. President’s Day: Beautiful CreaturesKami Garcia
9. International Friendship Month (Michelle): The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
10. Reader's Choice: The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong

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[Kelley]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Kelley,

Q1: I'm going to leave that one to your discretion, since I'm not familiar with the book itself..... Then I would go to the celebrants' profiles, go to their shelves, and I used the search feature to find my selected books.

Thanks Yz. I actually remembered a different one I have that fits better and is an audio so doesn't get in the way of the whole "review book" thing so I'm going to use it instead.

You can do a computer search on just one person's bookshelf? I didn't know you could do that. Unless yu're meaning just scroll through the pages myself. That's what I tried to do last month and it was just WAY too time consuming and I quit on it.