2010 February Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

[Jennefer]

1/10 read

1. F is for February: Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2. Birthday: Naked in Death by JD Robb*** 02/12 This was just ok for me. I think I am going to try the next in the series on audio book.
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!)

[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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[Amber]

1. February: Flat Out Sexy Erin McCarthy (complete 2/1)

2. Birthday: (Amanda) The Lucky One Nicholas Sparks (complete 2/17)

3. Geography:The Boy Next Door Meg Cabbot (complete 2/4)

4. Favorites: Double the Heat Lori Foster (Complete 2/15)

5. Valentine’s Day: Only With Your Love Lisa Kleypas (complete 2/6)

6. Black History Month: Irresistible Forces Brenda Jackson (complete 2/8)

7. Romance Genre: Club Dead Charlaine Harris (complete 2/10)

8. President’s Day: Glory Heather Graham

9. International Friendship Month: One for the Money Janet Evanovich (Jessie)

10.The Cinderella Deal Jennifer Crusie (complete 2/12)

Books Completed: 8/10

[Jennefer]

Good job Leah!

[BJ Rose]

Leah wrote: "FINISHED - 2/12/2010"


WOW! Leah!! Congratulations!!!

[Samantha]

1. February: Read a book which title starts with "F." Fireside by Susan Wiggs

4. Favorites: Read a book by a favorite author or from a favorite genre. The Beast in Him by Shelly Laurenston (currently reading)

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).
A Love Beyond Time by Judie Aitken completed 2/10

6. Black History Month: Read a book written by an African-American or has an African-American as one of its main characters.
Night Song by Beverly Jenkins

7. Romance Genre: Read a paranormal romance-
The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston (completed 2/13)
10. Reader's Choice-
Sinful Surrender by Beverley Kendall


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[Toni]

3/10

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 2/11/10
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 2/13/10

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[BJ Rose]

Finished the book for my Valentine's Day task at an appropriate time!

February
completed 7/10

1. Starts with 'F': Forbidden Falls by Robyn Carr
2. February BD: Michelle: The Hunger Games Feb 4 (5*) My Review
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 Feb 13 (4*)
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: Dark Stranger by Heather Graham (Civil War period) Feb 7 )4*)
9. International Friendship: recommended by daughter: The Elegant Gathering of White Snows by Kris Radish Feb 5 (4*) My Review
10. Reader's Choice: Lady of Quality by Georgette Heyer 2.06.10 (4.5*) My Review

[tosca]

5 finished:

1. book starts with "F" - Forbidden by Suzanne Brockmann 7th Feb 2010 - so-so I'm sorry to say
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 - 13th Jan 2010 - not as funny as the first one in this series
4. Favourites pick - Menagerie Manor by Gerald Durrell (he is my idol)
5. Valentine's Day - Sometimes When We Kiss by Linda Goodnight 13th Jan 2010 - cowboy story with an odd storyline that the blurb didn't even touch on
6. Black History Month - Tall, Dark...Westmoreland! by Brenda Jackson
7. Romance genre: Soulless by Gail Carriger 5th Feb 2010 - loved this book!
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 - Crimson City by Liz Maverick by my sister Amiria - 12th Jan 2010 - loved it
10. Reader's Choice - The Sunday Philosophy Club by Alexander McCall Smith

[Barbara ★]

2/13 UPDATE

6/8 DONE

1. "F" title: The First Sin by Cheyenne McCray

2. Birthday (Amanda): Must Love Hellhounds by Charlaine Harris 2/12

3. Indiana: Where There's a Witch by Madelyn Alt 2/13

4. Favorites: 4 Bodies And A Funeral by Stephanie Bond 2/4

5. Valentine’s Day: Hot as Sin by Belle Andre 2/6

6. SKIP

7. Romance Genre: Guardian by Angela Knight 2/8

8. SKIP

9. International Friendship Month: Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding

10. Reader's Choice: Killer Takes All by Erica Spindler 2/2

READ:


TO READ:

[Erin]

Read: 6/10

1. 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.
To Tame a Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning (LibraryLass) 2/9

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Indiana.
Flirt by Laurell K. Hamilton 2/11

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 Howard 2/10

6. Black History Month: Read a book written by an African-American or has an African-American as one of its main characters.
Make it Last Forever from Stroke of Midnight by L.A. Banks 2/4

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) 2/13

10. Reader's Choice
Born in Ice (Born In trilogy #2) by Nora Roberts 2/10

I can't figure out what everyone thinks is so great about the Sookie Stackhouse series. I tried to like it, and my sister insisted it got better after the first book, but I just can't stand Sookie herself. She really gets on my nerves.

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[Mel W]

RRRC GROUP - MONTHLY CHALLENGE - FEBRUARY
Duration: February 1 to February 28, 2010

6/10 read

1. "F": Falling Awake by Jayne Ann Krentz 6/2
2. February B'day: All Night Long by Jayne Ann Krentz (LibraryLass) 14/2 5★ - thoroughly enjoyed this book.
3. Indiana: Over Hexed by Vicki Lewis Thompson 11/2
4. Favourites: Up Close and Dangerous by Linda Howard
5. Valentine's Day: I'm In No Mood For Love by Rachel Gibson
6. Black History Month: Irresistible Forces (e-book) by Brenda Jackson 10/2
7. PNR: Son of the Morning by Linda Howard 9/2
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 12/2

[FlibBityFLooB]

70% (7/10) Very much enjoyed First Drop of Crimson. Though, if you're going to read it, be sure to read Night Huntress series first :)

1. Starts with F = First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost - 02/14/10, ★★★★★
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 - ★★★, 02/11/10
5. Red Cover = Playing With Fire by Katie MacAlister (re-read) - ★★★★1/2, 02/07/10
6. Black Hx Month = My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding (anthology:LA Banks)
7. Paranormal Romance = Seize the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon - 02/04/10, ★★★★
8. Civil War = Shades of Gray by Jessica James
9. Recommendation (Cherra) = Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas - 02/05/10, ★★★★★
10. Reader's Choice = Up In Smoke by Katie Macalister (re-read) - ★★★★1/2, 02/08/10

[Lynne]

6 of 10 completed!

1. Starts with F: Fired Up by Jane Ann Krentz -- 2/11 ****
2. February B-day: Sea Swept by Nora Roberts (LibaryLass's bookshelf) -- 2/14 *****
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: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan -- 2/7 *****
8. Historical: Just Imagine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
9. Recommended by a Friend: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, recommended by my daughter, Karter
10. Reader's Choice: Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts -- 2/12 ****

To Read:
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[FlibBityFLooB]

80%. I didn't enjoy the My Big Fat anthology. I may still try the Honeymoon version of the anthology, though.

1. Starts with F = First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost - 02/14/10, ★★★★★
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 - ★★★, 02/11/10
5. Red Cover = Playing With Fire by Katie MacAlister (re-read) - ★★★★1/2, 02/07/10
6. Black Hx Month = My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding (anthology:LA Banks) - ★, 02/14/10
7. Paranormal Romance = Seize the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon - 02/04/10, ★★★★
8. Civil War = Shades of Gray by Jessica James
9. Recommendation (Cherra) = Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas - 02/05/10, ★★★★★
10. Reader's Choice = Up In Smoke by Katie Macalister (re-read) - ★★★★1/2, 02/08/10

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ]

February Monthly Challenge
9/10

1. "F" Title: Fireworks and Fancies by Paty Jager 2/6/10
2. B-Day: Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo 2/14/10 {Ari & Photojim's shelves}
3. Indiana: The Green Mile Vol. 5 - The Night Journey by Stephen King 2/13/10
4. Favorite: His Queen Of Hearts by Roxann Delaney 2/5/10
5. V-Day: Everlasting Love: Connecting Rooms/ by Jayne Ann Krentz 2/2/10
6. BHM: The Green Mile Vol. 6 - Coffey on the Mile by Stephen King 2/14/10
7. PNR: Truly, Madly by Heather Webber 8. Civil/Revolutionary War: A Colonial Valentine by Penny Rader 2/4/10
9. Friend: Hurricane Jason by Sharon Buchbinder {Jane} 2/6/10
10. Reader's Choice: Larry's Kidney: (Being the Story of) How I Found Myself in China with My Black Sheep Cousin and His Mail-Order Bride, Breaking Chinese Law to Get Him a Transplant--and Save His Life by Daniel Asa Rose 2/1/10

[Valorie]

7/9 Done

1. February: Fool's Puzzle by Earlene Fowler
2. Birthday: Twilight Fall by Lynn Viehl (Amanda in Troy, MI) 2/9 ****
3. Geography: Faux Finished by Peg Marberg 2/3 **
4. Favorites: The Darkest Pleasure by Gena Showalter 2/6 ****
5. Valentine’s Day: The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason 2/14 ***
6. Black History Month: Shadow Blade by Seressia Glass
7. Romance Genre: Shades of Gray by Amanda Ashley 2/11 **
8. President’s Day: SKIPPING
9. Int'l Friendship Month: Secondhand Spirits by Juliet Blackwell (from Mom) 2/7 ****
10. Reader's Choice: The Silver Wolf by Alice Borchardt 2/2 **

To Read


Done:

[Debbie]

Monthly Challenge:
Duration: February 1 - February 28, 2010
*4/10 Read:

1. February:
2. Birthday:
3. Geography: Indiana
4. Favorites:
5. Valentine’s Day: Dark Lover - (2/4) ★★★★☆
6. Black History Month:
7. Romance Genre: Holiday Hearts
8. President’s Day:
9. International Friendship Month: (recommended by Amanda ) You Slay Me (2/14) ★★★☆☆
10. Reader's Choice: Magic at Midnight

Also Read:
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[Erin]

Read: 7/10

1. February: Read a book which title starts with "F."
Fool Moon by Jim Butcher 2/15

2. Birthday: Read a book from a February B-day celebrant.
To Tame a Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning (LibraryLass) 2/9

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Indiana.
Flirt by Laurell K. Hamilton 2/11

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 Howard 2/10

6. Black History Month: Read a book written by an African-American or has an African-American as one of its main characters.
Make it Last Forever from Stroke of Midnight by L.A. Banks 2/4

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) 2/13

10. Reader's Choice
Born in Ice (Born In trilogy #2) by Nora Roberts 2/10

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[Jane(Janelba)]

February Challenge 2010 Update 15/02/10
Completed 8/10

01. F Title: Friday Nights - Joanna Trollope - 14 Feb 2010
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: My prom date's a vampire - Kitty keswick - 19 Feb 2010
08. Civil War: Until the last star burns out - Cheryl Pierson - 01/02/10
09. International Friendship: (Mum)Light on Snow - Anita Shreve - 15 Feb 2010
10. Reader's Choice: Mortal Stakes - Robert B. Parker - 09 Feb 2010

[Mel W]

RRRC GROUP - MONTHLY CHALLENGE - FEBRUARY
Duration: February 1 to February 28, 2010

7/10 read

1. "F": Falling Awake by Jayne Ann Krentz 6/2
2. February B'day: All Night Long by Jayne Ann Krentz (LibraryLass) 14/2
3. Indiana: Over Hexed by Vicki Lewis Thompson 11/2
4. Favourites: Up Close and Dangerous by Linda Howard
5. Valentine's Day: I'm In No Mood For Love by Rachel Gibson
6. Black History Month: Irresistible Forces (e-book) by Brenda Jackson 10/2
7. PNR: Son of the Morning by Linda Howard 9/2
8. President's Day: Chase the Dawn by Jane Feather
9. International Friendship Month: Hush Hush (e-book) by Becca Fitzpatrick (BrandyS) 15/2
10. Reader's Choice: Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 12/2

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

RRRC Monthly Challenge:
"F" book - Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon
B-day book - Obsidian Prey by Jayne Castle (Amanda's shelf) 2/3
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 2/9
Black History Month - Tempting Faith by Crystal Hubbard 2/15
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

[Melissa]

4/10 completed


1. 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
4. favorite author - White Star by Elizabeth Vaughan * * * * *
5. red cover - by Richelle Mead
6. 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
9. recommended by Ranata - Staked by J.F. Lewis* * *
10. reader's choice - Claimed By Shadow by Karen Chance* * * * *

[Amanda]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "B-day book - Obsidian Prey by Jayne Castle (Amanda's shelf)"

Hello, my Jayne Castle reading buddy! How did you like this latest installment?

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Amanda wrote: "Yz the Whyz wrote: "B-day book - Obsidian Prey by Jayne Castle (Amanda's shelf)"

Hello, my Jayne Castle reading buddy! How did you like this latest installment?"

It was classic JAK work. Strong hero, feisty heroine, a mystery to solve, an adorable dust bunny. No surprises but enjoyable in its familiarity, if you know what I mean.

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

One day into the second half of the month and I've started my last book to finish the challenge. I'm feeling really good about this one.

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: couldn't decide what I loved so I read a PNR and a contemporary by an author I like. Lead Me On by Victoria Dahl is the contemporary and was finished (2/14) and Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward was the PNR on (2/15) Back to the age old question, "What do I want?"


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!

[Mel W]

UPDATE - February 15

At the moment, we have 63 readers participating in this month's challenge:

Ahrcadia - 2 books read
Alathea - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Amanda (AmandaG3) - 2 books read
Angie - 6 books read
ANK - 2 books read
Annie
Annvelwis - 8 books read
Barbara (Barbsis) - 6 books read
BJ Rose - 7 books read
Briansgirl - 9 books read
Bridgit - 2 books read
Bronwyn (Gothic_Angel) - 1 book read
Carrie
Cathy - 5 books read
Chelle - 4 books read
Debbie (onyx95) - 4 books read
Donna - 3 books read
Erin - 7 books read
FlibBityFLooB - 8 books read
Gigi - 2 books read
Jan - 4 books read
Jennefer - 1 book read
Joanne
Julie (Mom2lnb) - 2 books read
Kasia
Katherine
Kelley (shewolf0316) - 6 books read
Kenjii - 3 books read
Laura - 3 books read
Leah - 7 books read - Finished!
Lindy-Lane
Lotte_ladybird - 6 books read
Lu - 1 book read
Lynne - 6 books read
Mahyar -1 book read
Mary
Mel W - 7 books read
Melissa - 4 books read
Melissa (So Cal Gal) - 4 books read
Melody - 2 books read
Michelle (Shelli_m) - 2 books read
Nikki - 2 books read
Photojim - 9 books read
Pollyanna - 1 book read
Purple - 2 books read
Ronica
Sallie - 2 books read
Samantha - 1 book read
Sandra - 8 books read
Sara - 5 books read
Sarah
Shannon (shannonleighd) - 3 books read
Sharon Oslin - 2 books read
Shazzy - 6 books read
Stephanie P - 5 books read
Tina - 2 books read
Toni - 3 books read
Tosca - 5 books read
Valerie - 1 book read
Valorie - 7 books read
Yz - 3 books read

We have had two new readers sign up for the challenge since the last update:

Amber Y - 6 books read
Jane - 8 books 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: 228

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 21.

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

Happy reading, everyone!

[Lynne]

I'm not sure how to post my challenge books to the group's bookshelf. Would you explain the process?

Thanks!

[Valerie]

4/10


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 02/14/10
5. Valentine’s Day: Death Angel by Linda Howard 02/08/10
6. Black History Month: TBD
7. Romance Genre (Paranormal): Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 02/03/10
8. President’s Day: Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia
9. International Friendship Month (Michelle): The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
10. Reader's Choice: The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong 02/13/10

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Other books read:

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Lynne wrote: "I'm not sure how to post my challenge books to the group's bookshelf. Would you explain the process?

Thanks!

"

Go to our group bookshelf page. You will see a search box where you can type the title of your book. Once the book comes up, if it is not yet part of the group bookshelf, you will see a button that says "Add book to groupshelf." Click on it.

Hope that helps.

[tosca]

6 finished:

1. book starts with "F" - Forbidden by Suzanne Brockmann 7th Feb 2010 - so-so I'm sorry to say
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 - 13th Jan 2010 - not as funny as the first one in this series
4. Favourites pick - Menagerie Manor by Gerald Durrell (he is my idol)
5. Valentine's Day - Sometimes When We Kiss by Linda Goodnight 13th Jan 2010 - cowboy story with an odd storyline that the blurb didn't even touch on
6. Black History Month - Tall, Dark...Westmoreland! by Brenda Jackson 15th Jan 2010 - so-so story
7. Romance genre: Soulless by Gail Carriger 5th Feb 2010 - loved this book!
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 - Crimson City by Liz Maverick by my sister Amiria - 12th Jan 2010 - loved it
10. Reader's Choice - The Sunday Philosophy Club by Alexander McCall Smith

[Melissa]

5/10 completed


1. 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
4. favorite author - White Star by Elizabeth Vaughan * * * * *
5. red cover - Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead * * * *
6. 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
9. recommended by Ranata - Staked by J.F. Lewis* * *
10. reader's choice - Claimed By Shadow by Karen Chance* * * * *

[FlibBityFLooB]

9 down, 1 to go ;)

1. Starts with F = First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost - 02/14/10, ★★★★★
2. Birthday (saranda) = Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles - 02/02/10, ★★★★
3. Indiana = Educating Caroline by Patricia Cabot - ★★★★, 02/15/10
4. A Favorite Genre = Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase - ★★★, 02/11/10
5. Red Cover = Playing With Fire by Katie MacAlister (re-read) - ★★★★1/2, 02/07/10
6. Black Hx Month = My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding (anthology:LA Banks) - ★, 02/14/10
7. Paranormal Romance = Seize the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon - 02/04/10, ★★★★
8. Civil War = Shades of Gray by Jessica James
9. Recommendation (Cherra) = Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas - 02/05/10, ★★★★★
10. Reader's Choice = Up In Smoke by Katie Macalister (re-read) - ★★★★1/2, 02/08/10

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Not even 26 hours into the second half of the month and I am done! Yeah!

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: couldn't decide what I loved so I read a PNR and a contemporary by an author I like. Lead Me On by Victoria Dahl is the contemporary and was finished (2/14) and Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward was the PNR on (2/15) Back to the age old question, "What do I want?"


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!: Between Lovers by Eric Jerome Dickey (2/16)

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!

[Mel W]

Congrats, Jim!

[Jane(Janelba)]

Congratulations PhotoJim

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Thanks Mel and Jane. That is the fastest I have ever finished a month. Maybe because there were two Blaze books in there.

[Debbie]

Congrats Photojim, I love your reasoning on the birthday book.

[Nikki ♥]

3/10


Starts with "F":
February BD:
Indiana:
Favorite Genre: The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie by Jennifer Ashley
Valentine's Day: Kiss of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Black History Month:
PNR:
President's Day:
International Friendship Day:
Reader's Choice: Open Season by Linda Howard

[Lynne]

7 of 10 completed!

1. Starts with F: Fired Up by Jane Ann Krentz -- 2/11 ****
2. February B-day: Sea Swept by Nora Roberts (LibaryLass's bookshelf) -- 2/14 *****
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 -- 2/16 ****
7. Paranormal: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan -- 2/7 *****
8. Historical: Just Imagine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
9. Recommended by a Friend: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, recommended by my daughter, Karter
10. Reader's Choice: Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts -- 2/12 ****

To Read:
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[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ]

February Monthly Challenge
10/10 DONE!!

1. "F" Title: Fireworks and Fancies by Paty Jager 2/6/10
2. B-Day: Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo 2/14/10 {Ari & Photojim's shelves}
3. Indiana: The Green Mile Vol. 5 - The Night Journey by Stephen King 2/13/10
4. Favorite: His Queen Of Hearts by Roxann Delaney 2/5/10
5. V-Day: Everlasting Love: Connecting Rooms/ by Jayne Ann Krentz 2/2/10
6. BHM: The Green Mile Vol. 6 - Coffey on the Mile by Stephen King 2/14/10
7. PNR: When Lightning Strikes by Meg Cabot (1-800-WHERE-R-YOU #1) 2/16/10
8. Civil/Revolutionary War: A Colonial Valentine by Penny Rader 2/4/10 and
Civil War on Sunday by Mary Pope Osborne 2/20/10 and
Revolutionary War on Wednesday by Mary Pope Osborne 2/14/10
9. Friend: Hurricane Jason by Sharon Buchbinder {Jane} 2/6/10 and
Be My Valentine: My Funny Valentine\My Hero by Debbie Macomber {Michelle} 2/11/10
10. Reader's Choice: Larry's Kidney: (Being the Story of) How I Found Myself in China with My Black Sheep Cousin and His Mail-Order Bride, Breaking Chinese Law to Get Him a Transplant--and Save His Life by Daniel Asa Rose 2/1/10

[Barbara ★]

2/16 UPDATE
7/8 DONE

1. "F" title: 4 Bodies And A Funeral by Stephanie Bond 2/4
2. Birthday (Amanda): Must Love Hellhounds by Charlaine Harris 2/12
3. Indiana: Where There's a Witch by Madelyn Alt 2/13
4. Favorites: Blood Ties by Kay Hooper 2/8
5. Valentine’s Day: Hot as Sin by Belle Andre 2/6
6. SKIP
7. Romance Genre: Guardian by Angela Knight 2/8
8. SKIP
9. International Friendship Month: A Stitch in Time by Monica Ferris
10. Reader's Choice: Killer Takes All by Erica Spindler 2/2

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[Michelle]

1. F TITLE Fangs but no Fangs - Kathy Love 8th Feb
2.FEB B-DAY Evermore - Alyson Noel 3rd Feb(Amanda's shelf)
3.INDIANA Trouble with Magic - Madelyn Alt
4.FAVOURITE Once Dead, Twice Shy - Kim Harrison
5.VALENTINE Undead and Unreturnable - MaryJanice Davidson 7th Feb
6.BLACK HISTORY MONTH Beast in Him - Shelly Laurenston
7.PNR Redeemed in Darkness - Alexis Morgan
8.HISTORICAL
9.RECOMMENDED Shadow Game - Christine Feehan (Carlyn)
10.READERS CHOICE Storm Glass - Maria V Snyder

[Debbie]

Monthly Challenge:
Duration: February 1 - February 28, 2010
*6/10 Read:
1. February: Fireworks (2/15)★★★☆☆
2. Birthday:
3. Geography: Indiana
4. Favorites: Heart of Fire (2/17) ★★★★☆
5. Valentine’s Day: Dark Lover (2/4) ★★★★☆
6. Black History Month:
7. Romance Genre: Holiday Hearts (2/9) ★★★☆☆
8. President’s Day:
9. International Friendship Month: (recommended by Amanda ) You Slay Me (2/14) ★★★☆☆
10. Reader's Choice: Magic at Midnight (2/5) ★★★★☆

Also Read:
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[Jane(Janelba)]

Congratulations Briansgirl !

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ]

Thanks Jane. This is the fastest I've ever completed a monthly challenge.

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

WTG Kate!

[Valorie]

8/9 Done

1. February: Fool's Puzzle by Earlene Fowler
2. Birthday: Twilight Fall by Lynn Viehl (Amanda in Troy, MI) 2/9 ****
3. Geography: Faux Finished by Peg Marberg 2/3 **
4. Favorites: The Darkest Pleasure by Gena Showalter 2/6 ****
5. Valentine’s Day: The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason 2/14 ***
6. Black History Month: Shadow Blade by Seressia Glass 2/17 ****
7. Romance Genre: Shades of Gray by Amanda Ashley 2/11 **
8. President’s Day: SKIPPING
9. Int'l Friendship Month: Secondhand Spirits by Juliet Blackwell (from Mom) 2/7 ****
10. Reader's Choice: The Silver Wolf by Alice Borchardt 2/2 **

To Read


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[Barbara ★]

2/17 UPDATE --- CHALLENGE COMPLETE 8/8 read

1. "F" title: 4 Bodies And A Funeral by Stephanie Bond 2/4
2. Birthday (Amanda): Must Love Hellhounds by Charlaine Harris 2/12
3. Indiana: Where There's a Witch by Madelyn Alt 2/13
4. Favorites: Blood Ties by Kay Hooper 2/8
5. Valentine’s Day: Hot as Sin by Belle Andre 2/6
6. SKIP
7. Romance Genre: Guardian by Angela Knight 2/8
8. SKIP
9. International Friendship Month: A Stitch in Time by Monica Ferris 2/17
10. Reader's Choice: Killer Takes All by Erica Spindler 2/2

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[Samantha]

1. February: Read a book which title starts with "F." Fireside by Susan Wiggs (currently reading)

4. Favorites: Read a book by a favorite author or from a favorite genre. The Beast in Him by Shelly Laurenston ( completed 2/15)

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).
A Love Beyond Time by Judie Aitken completed 2/10

6. Black History Month: Read a book written by an African-American or has an African-American as one of its main characters.
Night Song by Beverly Jenkins

7. Romance Genre: Read a paranormal romance-
The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston (completed 2/13)

10. Reader's Choice-
Sinful Surrender by Beverley Kendall


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