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2010 February Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread
2 finished:1. book starts with "F" -
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:
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
Just noticed I'd entered Jan instead of Feb. How awful is it that my head is still a month behind?
Update: 3/10 on 02/06/101. 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.
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8. President’s Day: Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All: A Novel by Allan Gurganus
9.
10. Reader's Choice: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward
40%. Finished Playing With Fire. It was a re-read for me because I'm going to be reading the third book in the series this month and wanted to make sure I remembered the storyline :)1. Starts with F = First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
3. Indiana = Educating Caroline by Patricia Cabot
4. A Favorite Genre = Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase
6. Black Hx Month = My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding (anthology:LA Banks)
8. Civil War = Shades of Gray by Jessica James
10. Reader's Choice = Up In Smoke by Katie Macalister (re-read)
4/9 Done1. February: Fool's Puzzle by Earlene Fowler
2. Birthday: Twilight Fall by Lynn Viehl (Amanda in Troy, MI)
3. Geography:
4. Favorites:
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. Int'l Friendship Month:
10. Reader's Choice:
To Read
Done:
Februarycompleted 6/10
1. Starts with 'F': Forbidden Falls by Robyn Carr
3. Geography: Surrender of a Siren by Tessa Dare
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
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 Leigh5. SKIP
6. Black History Month:
7. Paranormal romance:
Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris 8. SKIP
9. SKIP
10. SKIP
February Challenge 2010Completed 7/10
01. F Title: Friday Nights - Joanna Trollope -
02. B'Day:(Michelle): The Subtle Knife - Philip Pullman - 04 Feb 2010
03. Indiana: - Faux Finished - Peg Marberg - 06 Feb 2010
04. Favourites: The Judas Goat - Robert B. Parker - 07 Feb 2010
05. Valentine's Day: Dead as a Doornail - Charlaine Harris - 05 Feb 2010
06. Black History Month: The Secret Life of Bees - Sue Monk Kidd - 03 Feb 2010
07. PNR: Lover Unbound - J.R. Ward - Currently Reading
08. Civil War: Until the last star burns out - Cheryl Pierson - 01/02/10
09. International Friendship: Revolutionary Road - Richard Yates -
10. Reader's Choice:
3/10
1. F is for February Forest Born Shannon Hale
2. Birthday *Amanda's List* As Shadows Fade Colleen Gleason
3. Geography - Indiana Shadowed Summer Saundra Mitchell
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5. Valentine’s Day You Slay Me Katie MacAlister
6. Black History Month Parable of the Sower Octavia Butler
7. Romance Genre The Bleeding Dusk Colleen Gleason
8. President’s Day - Revolutionary War An Echo in the Bone Diana Gabaldon
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10.
3 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:
4. Favorite:
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:
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:
2/10 completed1. starts with F - Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr
2. feb b-day (Amanda) - Gideon by Jacquelyn Frank
3. Indiana author - Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin
5. red cover -
by Richelle Mead6. black history month - Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler
7. pnr - The Reluctant Miss Van Helsing by Minda Webber
8. president's day - Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia
10. reader's choice - Claimed By Shadow by Karen Chance
1. F -
2. Feb Bday - The Elegance of the Hedgehog on PhotoJim's Shelf
3. Indiana
4. Red Cover - The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
5. Fave Genre - Quicksilver
6. African American -
7. Paranormal Romance - Thorn Queen
8. Revolutionary War - For Liberty and Glory: Washington, Lafayette, and Their Revolutions
Completed 2/10
Too darn busy this weekend to get any real reading done. But did manage to mostly read one and finish it today.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: Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward (2/8)
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.:Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill (2/5) My February pick it for me challenge book recommended by Julie. Thanks Julie!
2/8 UPDATE4/8 DONE
1. "F" title: The First Sin by Cheyenne McCray
2. Birthday (Amanda): Must Love Hellhounds by Charlaine Harris
3. Indiana: Where There's a Witch by Madelyn Alt
4. Favorites:
5. Valentine’s Day:
6. SKIP
7. Romance Genre:
8. SKIP
9. International Friendship Month: Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding
10. Reader's Choice:
READ:
TO READ:
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Woohoo! 50%... halfway there :)1. Starts with F = First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
3. Indiana = Educating Caroline by Patricia Cabot
4. A Favorite Genre = Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase
6. Black Hx Month = My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding (anthology:LA Banks)
8. Civil War = Shades of Gray by Jessica James
I'm in. Doing 8.2/8 done
2. Birthday: Pack Challenge - By Shelly Laurenston - (Library Lass)
4. Favorites:The Nonesuch by Georgette Heyer.
6. Black History Month: Lust, Loathing and a Little Lip Gloss - By Kyra Davis
7. Paranormal: Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
9. International Friendship Month: A Dangerous Woman by JM Jeffries (rec. by new_user)
10. Reader's Choice Bliss by Judy Cuevas
2/8 READ1. February: Fallen by Lauren Kate
2. Birthday:
3. Indiana:
4. Favorites: Embrace the Night Eternal by Joss Ware aka Colleen Gleason
5. Valentine’s Day: Red Fire by Deidre Knight
6. Black History Month: Skip
7. Romance Genre: The Awakening and The Struggle by L.J. Smith
8. President’s Day: Skip
9. International Friendship Month: Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews - Harassed by Michelle M. to read ; )
10. Reader's Choice: Touch the Dark by Karen Chance
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1. February: Read a book which title starts with "F."
2. Birthday: Read a book from a February B-day celebrant.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Indiana.
4. Favorites: Read a book by a favorite author or from a favorite genre.
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).
6. Black History Month: Read a book written by an African-American or has an African-American as one of its main characters.
7. Romance Genre: Read a paranormal romance.
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).
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
RRRC Monthly Challenge:"F" book - Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon
B-day book -
Indiana - Goddess of the Hunt by Tessa Dare
Favorie Author/Genre - Immortal in Death by JD Robb
Valentine's Day -
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
Read: 2/101. February: Read a book which title starts with "F."
Fool Moon by Jim Butcher
2. Birthday: Read a book from a February B-day celebrant.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Indiana.
The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot (reread)
4. Favorites: Read a book by a favorite author or from a favorite genre.
Born of Ice by Sherrilyn Kenyon
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).
by Linda Howard6. Black History Month: Read a book written by an African-American or has an African-American as one of its main characters.
7. Romance Genre: Read a paranormal romance.
Up In Smoke by Katie MacAlister
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).
In the Face of Death by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro
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.
Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris (recommended by my sister Samantha who assures me that I will enjoy this series if I just get past book one)
10. Reader's Choice
Born in Ice (Born In trilogy #2) by Nora Roberts
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RRRC February Challenge
1. title starts with F - First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
2.Feb Bday shelf - Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione (Michelle's shelf) 2/1
4.favorite author - Unknown by Rachel Caine 1/3
5. "heart" in title - Heart of the Dragon by Gena Showalter
6. Black author or character - Shadow Blade by Seressia Glass
7. PNR - Wicked Enchantment by Anya Bast 2/5
9.recommended by a friend - Beyond the Night by Joss Ware (Shannon) 2/7
10. reader's choice - Nightkeepers by Jessica Andersen
1. title starts with F - First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
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4.
5. "heart" in title - Heart of the Dragon by Gena Showalter
6. Black author or character - Shadow Blade by Seressia Glass
7.
9.
10. reader's choice - Nightkeepers by Jessica Andersen
5/9 Done1. February: Fool's Puzzle by Earlene Fowler
2. Birthday:
3. Geography:
4. Favorites:
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. Int'l Friendship Month:
10. Reader's Choice:
To Read
Done:
Oops! I lost track of time (reading) and I haven't posted since the sign up. I'm halfway there.Complete: 5/10
1. Starts with "F": Fahrenheit 451
2. Birthday (Jodz): Twilight
3. From Indiana: Kurt Vonnegut, Breakfast of Champions
A is for Alibi 2/9***Not sure what I'm going to do for these two:
6. Black History Month
8. President’s Day
RRRC GROUP - MONTHLY CHALLENGE - FEBRUARYDuration: February 1 to February 28, 2010
3/10 read
2. February B'day: All Night Long by Jayne Ann Krentz (LibraryLass)
3. Indiana: Over Hexed by Vicki Lewis Thompson
4. Favourites: Up Close and Dangerous by Linda Howard
5. Valentine's Day: I'm In No Mood For Love by Rachel Gibson
8. President's Day: Chase the Dawn by Jane Feather
9. International Friendship Month: Hush Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick (BrandyS)
10. Reader's Choice: Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
Read: 1/61. 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)
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More than halfway done! Woot1. F this book!:
2. It's my birthday and I'll read if I want to: Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward (2/10) I pulled this from my bookshelf. Of course I just put it there.
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: Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward (2/8)
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.:Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill (2/5) My February pick it for me challenge book recommended by Julie. Thanks Julie!
6. Black History Month: 7. Romance Genre: Paranormal:
10. Reader's Choice:
read 5 out of 5 COMPLETE!1. ---
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5. Valentine’s Day: Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione
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6/9 Done1. February: Fool's Puzzle by Earlene Fowler
2. Birthday:
3. Geography:
4. Favorites:
5. Valentine’s Day: The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason
6. Black History Month: Shadow Blade by Seressia Glass
7. Romance Genre:
8. President’s Day: SKIPPING
9. Int'l Friendship Month:
10. Reader's Choice:
To Read
Done:
Read: 4/101. February: Read a book which title starts with "F."
Fool Moon by Jim Butcher
2. Birthday: Read a book from a February B-day celebrant.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Indiana.
The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot (reread)
4. Favorites: Read a book by a favorite author or from a favorite genre.
Born of Ice by Sherrilyn Kenyon
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).
by Linda Howard6. Black History Month: Read a book written by an African-American or has an African-American as one of its main characters.
7. Romance Genre: Read a paranormal romance.
Up In Smoke by Katie MacAlister
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).
In the Face of Death by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro
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.
Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris (recommended by my sister Samantha who assures me that I will enjoy this series if I just get past book one)
10. Reader's Choice
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2/101. Starts with "F" - Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur
2. B-day Celebrant - Unclean Spirits by M.L.N. Hanover (Jodz shelf)
3. Geograhpy -
4. Favorites - Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer
5. Valentine's Day -
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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Seven done with 17 days to spare?! Yeah baby! I'm going through this month like a light saber through butter. (Of course I got nothin' on Alathea.)1. F this book!: Flavor Of The Month by Tori Carrington (2/11)
2. It's my birthday and I'll read if I want to: Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward (2/10) I pulled this from my bookshelf. Of course I just put it there.
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: Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward (2/8)
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.:Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill (2/5) My February pick it for me challenge book recommended by Julie. Thanks Julie!
Read: 1/8 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.
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3/8 READ1. February: Fallen by Lauren Kate
2. Birthday:
3. Indiana:
4. Favorites: Embrace the Night Eternal by Joss Ware aka Colleen Gleason
5. Valentine’s Day: Red Fire by Deidre Knight
6. Black History Month: Skip
7. Romance Genre: The Awakening and The Struggle by L.J. Smith
8. President’s Day: Skip
9. International Friendship Month:
10. Reader's Choice: Touch the Dark by Karen Chance
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Photojim wrote: "Seven done with 17 days to spare?! Yeah baby! I'm going through this month like a light saber through butter. (Of course I got nothin' on Alathea.)..."Photojim, I'm honing my light saber skills regularly, going through heaps of butter each month. It helps. ;) Plus I always keep extra light saber batteries handy. You never know...
1. 2.
3. Geography: Shaking off the Dust – Rhianna Samuels
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6. Black History Month: Bad Blood - L.A. Banks
7. Romance Genre: Midnight Rising - Lara Adrian
8. President’s Day: Beautiful Creatures - Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
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10.
Update: 4/10 on 02/09/101. Title with "F": Flirting With Danger by Suzanne Enoch
2. Birthday: *LibraryLass* - Truth or Dare by Jayne Ann Krentz
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4. Favorites: Sweet and Deadly by Charlaine Harris
5. Valentine’s Day: Vampire Kisses by Ellen Schreiber.
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8. President’s Day: Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All: A Novel by Allan Gurganus
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10. Reader's Choice: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward
finished 7/101. February: Read a book which title starts with "F."
- novella (finished 2/12/10) Also
- full length novel (finished 2/18/10)2. Birthday: Read a book from a February B-day celebrant.
- Amanda (amandine) (finished 2/11/10)3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Indiana. Dark Chance: Absolution Book One, A book of Netherworld.
- author a member of Indiana's RWA and lives there. ;-) (currently reading)4. Favorites: Read a book by a favorite author or from a favorite genre.
- a new favorite author (finished 2/5/10)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). Bitten By Cupid
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6. Black History Month: Read a book written by an African-American or has an African-American as one of its main characters. Must Love Hellhounds>/s>
Angels' Judgment by Nalini Singh - (finished novella on 2/4/10) 7. Romance Genre: Read a paranormal romance.
(finished on 2/10/10)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). The Last Cavalier
- time travel but hero travelled forward in time FROM Civil War (currently reading)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.
- my friend Deb (not on GR) recommended it and lent it to me. (finished 2/11/10) 10. Reader's Choice
(finished 2/14/10)
3/10 completed1. starts with F - Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr
2. feb b-day (Amanda) - Gideon by Jacquelyn Frank
3. Indiana author - Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin
5. red cover -
by Richelle Mead6. black history month - Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler
7. pnr - The Reluctant Miss Van Helsing by Minda Webber
8. president's day - Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia
60% (6/10). 1. Starts with F = First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
3. Indiana = Educating Caroline by Patricia Cabot
6. Black Hx Month = My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding (anthology:LA Banks)
8. Civil War = Shades of Gray by Jessica James
Read: 5/101. February: Read a book which title starts with "F."
Fool Moon by Jim Butcher
2. Birthday: Read a book from a February B-day celebrant.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Indiana.
4. Favorites: Read a book by a favorite author or from a favorite genre.
Born of Ice by Sherrilyn Kenyon
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).
by Linda Howard6. Black History Month: Read a book written by an African-American or has an African-American as one of its main characters.
7. Romance Genre: Read a paranormal romance.
Up In Smoke by Katie MacAlister
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).
In the Face of Death by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro
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.
Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris (recommended by my sister Samantha who assures me that I will enjoy this series if I just get past book one)
10. Reader's Choice
I was able to get a copy of
much faster than I thought possible from the library, so I switched that out for my geography book.
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RRRC GROUP - MONTHLY CHALLENGE - FEBRUARYDuration: February 1 to February 28, 2010
4/10 read
2. February B'day: All Night Long by Jayne Ann Krentz (LibraryLass)
4. Favourites: Up Close and Dangerous by Linda Howard
5. Valentine's Day: I'm In No Mood For Love by Rachel Gibson
8. President's Day: Chase the Dawn by Jane Feather
9. International Friendship Month: Hush Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick (BrandyS)
10. Reader's Choice: Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
I need to find a book for #6. I have the favorite category covered. Fortunately, I have some time to finish these last two books.1. F this book!: Flavor Of The Month by Tori Carrington (2/11)
2. It's my birthday and I'll read if I want to: Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward (2/10) I pulled this from my bookshelf. Of course I just put it there.
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: Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward (2/8)
8. If we was talkin' dead presidents, why'd we pick the cheapest two?: Never Seduce a Scoundrel by Sabrina Jeffries (2/12)
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.:Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill (2/5) My February pick it for me challenge book recommended by Julie. Thanks Julie!
FEBRUARY 2010 RRRC Monthly Challenge Update9/10 completed
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5. Dark Lover by J.R. Ward
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2/10Starts with "F":
February BD:
Indiana:
Favorite Genre:
Valentine's Day:
Black History Month:
PNR:
President's Day:
International Friendship Day:
Reader's Choice:
RRRC GROUP - MONTHLY CHALLENGE - FEBRUARYDuration: February 1 to February 28, 2010
5/10 read
2. February B'day: All Night Long by Jayne Ann Krentz (LibraryLass)
4. Favourites: Up Close and Dangerous by Linda Howard
5. Valentine's Day: I'm In No Mood For Love by Rachel Gibson
8. President's Day: Chase the Dawn by Jane Feather
9. International Friendship Month: Hush Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick (BrandyS)
Read: 2/8 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.
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.
AmandaG
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5 of 10 completed!1. Starts with F:
2. February B-day: Sea Swept by Nora Roberts (LibaryLass's bookshelf)
3. Indiana:
4. Favorite:
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:
8. Historical: Just Imagine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
9. Recommended by a Friend: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
10. Reader's Choice:
To Read:
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Completed:
2/12 UPDATE5/8 DONE
1. "F" title: The First Sin by Cheyenne McCray
2. Birthday (Amanda):
3. Indiana: Where There's a Witch by Madelyn Alt
4. Favorites:
5. Valentine’s Day:
6. SKIP
7. Romance Genre:
8. SKIP
9. International Friendship Month: Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding
10. Reader's Choice:
READ:
TO READ:
Update 2/124. Favorites:
9. International Friendship Month:
Completed 2/10
Romance Readers Reading Challenges
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At the moment, we have 61 readers participating in this month's challenge:
Ahrcadia - 2 books read
Alathea - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Amanda (AmandaG3)
Angie - 2 books read
Annie
Annvelwis - 6 books read
Barbsis - 3 books read
BJ Rose - 4 books read
Briansgirl - 3 books read
Bronwyn (Gothic_Angel) - 1 book read
Carrie
Cathy - 3 books read
Chelle - 2 books read
Debbie (onyx95) - 1 book read
Donna
Erin - 1 book read
FlibBityFLooB - 3 books read
Gigi - 1 book read
Jan
Jennefer
Joanne
Julie (Mom2lnb) - 1 book read
Kasia
Katherine
Kelley (shewolf0316) - 2 books read
Laura
Leah - 4 books read
Lindy-Lane
Lotte_ladybird - 6 books read
Lynne - 2 books read
Mahyar -1 book read
Mary
Mel W - 1 book read
Melissa - 1 book read
Melissa (So Cal Gal) - 1 book read
Melody - 2 books read
Michelle (Shelli_m) - 2 books read
Nikki - 1 book read
Photojim - 4 books read
Pollyanna
Purple - 2 books read
Ronica
Sallie - 1 book read
Samantha
Sandra - 3 books read
Sara
Sarah
Shannon (shannonleighd) - 1 book read
Sharon Oslin - 1 book read
Shazzy - 2 books read
Stephanie P - 3 books read
Tina - 1 book read
Toni - 1 book read
Tosca - 1 book read
Valorie - 3 books read
Yz - 1 book read
We have had five new readers sign up for the challenge since the last update:
ANK - 1 book read
Bridgit - 1 book read
Kenjii - 2 books read
Lu - 1 book read
Valerie - 1 book read
You can sign up at any time throughout the month.
One super speedy reader has completed all 10 categories of this month's challenge already! Congratulations and well done to Alathea!
Total books read by the group so far this month: 96
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 14.
Reminder: Don't forget to add your challenge books to the group's bookshelf. Thanks!
Happy reading, everyone!