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2010 February Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

Gotta take some time off from reading to do some major house cleaning and take care of some other health issues. I'll be around, just won't be able to be as heavy into the challenges as I usual am :)
8. Civil War = Shades of Gray by Jessica James












"F" book - Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon
B-day book -
Indiana - Goddess of the Hunt by Tessa Dare
Favorie Author/Genre -
Valentine's Day -
Black History Month -
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


1. February: Read a book which title starts with "F."

Also finished a full length book -

2. Birthday: Read a book from a February B-day celebrant.

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Indiana. Dark Chance: Absolution Book One, A book of Netherworld.

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). 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>

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 (either in real life or here in GR). Be sure to say who recommended it.

10. Reader's Choice


Starts with "F":
February BD:
Indiana:
Favorite Genre:
Valentine's Day:
Black History Month:
PNR:
President's Day:
International Friendship Day:
Reader's Choice:





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.
Night Song by Beverly Jenkins
7. Romance Genre: Read a paranormal romance-
10. Reader's Choice-
Sinful Surrender by Beverley Kendall
To read:
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1. Starts with F:
2. February B-day:
3. Indiana:
4. Favorite:
5. Red Cover: Last Lessons of Summer by Margaret Maron
6. AA Author or Characters:
7. Paranormal:
8. President's Day: Just Imagineby Susan Elizabeth Phillips
9. Recommended by a Friend:
10. Reader's Choice:
To Read:


Completed:








3 out of 10 down.
1. February: Fire: Tales of Elemental Spirits by Robin McKinley & Peter Dickinson. 6 Feb.
2. Birthday: From PhotoJim's shelf: Body Movers by Stephanie Bond.
3. Geography: Indiana: Over Hexed by Vicki Lewis Thompson.
4. Favorites: Fav genre - Regency Romance:
5. Valentine’s Day: Hot Silk by Sharon Page.
6. Black History Month: The Chase Is On by Brenda Jackson.
7. Romance Genre: How To Marry a Millionaire Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks.
8. President’s Day: The Patriot Witch by CC Finlay.
9. International Friendship Month: thanks LibraryLass: End of the Alphabet by Fleur Beale.
10. Reader's Choice: TBD. As always, subject to change at a moment's notice...
1. February: Fire: Tales of Elemental Spirits by Robin McKinley & Peter Dickinson.
2. Birthday: From PhotoJim's shelf: Body Movers by Stephanie Bond.
3. Geography: Indiana: Over Hexed by Vicki Lewis Thompson.
4. Favorites: Fav genre - Regency Romance:
5. Valentine’s Day: Hot Silk by Sharon Page.
6. Black History Month: The Chase Is On by Brenda Jackson.
7. Romance Genre: How To Marry a Millionaire Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks. 11 Feb.
8. President’s Day: The Patriot Witch by CC Finlay. 10 Feb.
9. International Friendship Month: thanks LibraryLass: End of the Alphabet by Fleur Beale.
10. Reader's Choice: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card.

Duration: February 1 to February 28, 2010
8/10 read
5. Valentine's Day: I'm In No Mood For Love by Rachel Gibson
8. President's Day: Chase the Dawn by Jane Feather











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6. Black History Month: Bad Blood - L.A. Banks
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8. President’s Day: Beautiful Creatures - Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
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7/10 done
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 finished Feb 19
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 finished February 6
10. Reader's Choice

Congratulations, Photojim!!

10/10 DONE!"
Hurray for you, Kate!!

completed 8/10
1. Starts with 'F': Forbidden Falls by Robyn Carr
3. Geography: Surrender of a Siren by Tessa Dare

Duration: February 1 to February 28, 2010
9/10 read
8. President's Day: Chase the Dawn by Jane Feather











4. Favorites:
9. International Friendship Month:
10. Reader's Choice
Completed 3/10




Duration: February 1 - February 28, 2010
*7/10 Read:
1. February: Fireworks (2/15)★★★☆☆
2. Birthday: (Photojim++) Guilty Pleasures - (2/19) ★★★☆☆
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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9/10 completed
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1. Starts with F:
2. February B-day:
3. Indiana:
4. Favorite:
5. Red Cover: Last Lessons of Summer by Margaret Maron
6. AA Author or Characters:
7. Paranormal:
8. President's Day:
9. Recommended by a Friend:
10. Reader's Choice:
To Read:

Completed:









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 finished Feb 19
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 finished February 6
10. Reader's Choice
A Touch of dead - Charlaine Harris finished Feb 20

Completed 10/10 - 19 Febraury 2010
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










1. February: A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin
2. Birthday (Ari):
3. Geography (Indiana): Jinx by Meg Cabot
4. Favorites:
5. Valentine’s Day:

6. Black History Month:
7. Romance Genre (Paranormal):
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:









Other books read:




6. Black History Month: Things Fall Apart
8. President’s Day: Just Imagine
I'm halfway through Things Fall Apart, and I'm waiting for Just Imagine to transfer to my library location. Hopefully it's on time!

Completed 10/10 - 19 Febraury 2010"
Hurray for you, Jane!!

2. Birthday:
3. Geography:
4. Favorites: Roses (Historical Fiction)
5. Valentine’s Day:
6. Black History Month:
7. Paranormal Romance:
8. President’s Day:
9. International Friendship Month: Assassin's Apprentice (recommended on a kindle board)
10. Reader's Choice: When You Reach Me
4/10

February Monthly Reading Challenge
Status - 7/10
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 Linconl) or the Revolutionary period (George Washington).

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.

10. Reader's Choice


1. February:
2. Birthday:
3. Geography:
4. Favorites:
5. Valentine’s Day:
6. Black History Month:
7. Romance Genre:
8. President’s Day: SKIPPING
9. Int'l Friendship Month:
10. Reader's Choice:
Done:









Lynne wrote: "5 of 10 completed!

1. Starts with "F" -
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 -










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5. Valentine’s Day You Slay Me Katie MacAlister
6. Black History Month Parable of the Sower Octavia Butler
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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.
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.
10. Reader's Choice











Duration: February 1 to February 28, 2010
10/10 read - COMPLETED 21/2











Duration: February 1 - February 28, 2010
*8/10 Read:
1. February: Fireworks (2/15)★★★☆☆
2. Birthday: (Photojim++) Guilty Pleasures - (2/19) ★★★☆☆
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: Prisoner (2/21) ★★★★☆
9. International Friendship Month: (recommended by Amanda ) You Slay Me (2/14) ★★★☆☆
10. Reader's Choice: Magic at Midnight (2/5) ★★★★☆








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3/6 completed
I'm going to give a little WARNING, since my mini-review of Death's Mistress below might contain some gentle spoilers for some readers.
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1. "F" title Fool Moon by Jim Butcher
2. Bday (Amanda) Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
7. PNR Dark Seduction by Brenda Joyce
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Hi Deanna,
I got nervous when you asked and so I went to check, "Why did I pick Tessa Dare for the Indiana Connection?" I went back to the February Suggestions Thread and Annvelwis listed that Tessa Dare was from Indiana. But since you said that Fantasticfiction listed her as being from SoCalif I thought I should maybe do a bit more research. Through a Google search I found on Tessa's website blog an entry where she was talking about the NCAA tournament and how "being from Indiana" she was programmed to love basketball. So, I don't know when, but at sometime she must have lived in Indiana. Does that clear the way for you to add her to your February list? I hope so. It's good to know that people are keeping an eye on me or who knows what I might read in March!
Hope you enjoy the book as I did! -- Lynne

Congrats to everyone!!

Duration: February 1 to February 28, 2010
10/10 read - COMPLETED 21/2..."
Congratulations, Mel!!

Lynne wrote: "Deanna wrote: "I have Goddess of the Hunt in my TBR pile and could get it done before the end of the month - but can't find the Indiana connection...can u help me? Fantasticfiction says the author..."

Starts with "F":
February BD:
Indiana:
Favorite Genre:
Valentine's Day:
Black History Month:
PNR:
President's Day:
International Friendship Day:
Reader's Choice:






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 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.
10. Reader's Choice










Also Read:









Duration: February 1 to February 28, 2010
10/10 read - COMPLETED 21/2..."
Congratulations, Mel!!
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Thanks, BJ :)

Congrats to everyone!!"
Gotta agree, Kate, everyone has done well this month :)

At the moment, we have 66 readers participating in this month's challenge:
Ahrcadia - 4 books read
Alathea - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Amanda (AmandaG3) - 2 books read
Amanda (amandine) - 5 books read
Amber Y - 8 books read
Angie - 8 books read
ANK - 3 books read
Annie - 3 books read
Annvelwis - 8 books read
Barbara (Barbsis) - 8 books read
BJ Rose - 8 books read
Briansgirl - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Bridgit - 2 books read
Bronwyn (Gothic_Angel) - 1 book read
Carrie
Cathy - 7 books read
Chelle - 4 books read
Debbie (onyx95) - 8 books read
Donna - 5 books read
Erin - 9 books read
FlibBityFLooB - 9 books read
Gigi - 2 books read
Jane - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Jan - 4 books read
Jennefer - 1 book read
Joanne
Julie (Mom2lnb) - 3 books read
Kasia
Katherine - 2 books read
Kelley (shewolf0316) - 8 books read
Kenjii - 3 books read
Laura - 8 books read
Leah - 7 books read
Lindy-Lane
Lotte_ladybird - 8 books read
Lu - 2 books read
Lynne - 9 books read
Mahyar -1 book read
Mary - 3 books read
Mel W - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Melissa - 5 books read
Melissa (So Cal Gal) - 6 books read
Melody - 2 books read
Michelle (Shelli_m) - 3 books read
Nikki - 5 books read
Photojim - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Pollyanna - 1 book read
Purple - 4 books read
Ronica
Sallie - 4 books read
Samantha - 4 books read
Sandra - 9 books read
Sara - 8 books read
Sarah
Shannon (shannonleighd) - 3 books read
Sharon Oslin - 5 books read
Shazzy - 7 books read
Stephanie P - 7 books read
Tina - 2 books read
Toni - 4 books read
Tosca - 6 books read
Valerie - 6 books read
Valorie - 9 books read
Yz - 4 books read
We have had two new readers sign up for the challenge since the last update:
Deanna - 4 books read
Kim L - 4 books read
You can sign up at any time throughout the month.
Five (5) readers have completed all 10 categories of this month's challenge so far. Congratulations!
Total books read by the group so far this month: 325
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 27.
Reminder: Don't forget to add your challenge books to the group's bookshelf. Thanks!
February is almost over!!

February 1 - February 28
1. February:
4. Favorites:
5. Valentine’s Day:
7. Romance Genre:
9. International Friendship Month:






1. February: Read a book which title starts with "F."

Also finished a full length book -

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).
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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.

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 (either in real life or here in GR). Be sure to say who recommended it.

10. Reader's Choice


4/8 done








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

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February 1 - February 28
1. February:
Fool Moon by Jim ButcherFeb 2 ★★★★★2. Birthday: The Watcher by Jeanne C. Stein (Amanda)
3. Geography: Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin
4. Favorites:
Heart's Blood by Gail DaytonFeb 16 ★★★★☆5. Valentine’s Day:
The Darkest Kiss by Gena ShowalterFeb 4 ★★★★★7. Romance Genre:
The Darkest Pleasure by Gena ShowalterFeb 10 ★★★★☆9. International Friendship Month: The Duke And I by Julia Quinn (Jackie)
10. Reader's Choice: The Vampire Shrink by Lynda Hilburn