2010 February Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

[Kelley]

wow! A whole bunch of us have finished in the past couple days. Congrats to all the latest finishers!

BJ - hope you feel better soon.

[Erin]

Read: 10/10 Done!

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.
Dark Destiny by Christine Feehan 2/20

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 2/21

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 2/26

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

It took me quite a while to get through In the Face of Death as sections of it dragged a bit, but I ended up enjoying it. I just wish I remembered more about the history of that period to better follow events in the story.



Also Read:

[Sandra]

Congrats, Erin.

[Debbie]

Congrats Deanna and Erin on finishing.

[Toni]

8/10 -- making a change to the list.

1. Starts with "F" - Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur 2/20/10
2. B-day Celebrant - Unclean Spirits by M.L.N. Hanover (Jodz shelf) 2/26/10
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 Cursed by L.A. Banks
7. Romance Genre (paranormal) - Hunted by P.C. Cast 2/21/10
8. President's Day - A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon 2/26/10
9. International Friendship Month - Blood Promise by Richelle Mead (recommended by Joanna and Renee) 2/23/10
10. Reader's Choice - Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston 2/13/10

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[Jennefer]

3/10 read

1. F is for February: Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2. Birthday(Library Lass's shelf): Naked in Death by JD Robb 02/12
3. Geography-Indiana: Educating Caroline by Patricia Cabot 02/27
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: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 02/21

[Samantha]

Ok I completed this challenge. Sinful Surrender by Beverley Kendall and Night Song by Beverly Jenkins are complete as of 2/27. Yay

[BJ Rose]

Hurray for Erin!
Hurray for Shazzy!
Hurray for Samantha!

[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 2/22
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 - Cry No More by Linda Howard 2/26

[AmandaG]

Read: 4/7

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

4. Favorites: At Last Comes Love by Mary Balogh 2/20

5. Valentine’s Day: Archangels' Kiss by Nalini Singh 2/27

6. Black History Month: Wench: A Novel by Dolen Perkins-Valdez Finished 2/12

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: Soulless 2/10

AmandaG

[Annie]

BJ Rose wrote: "Just a little bit busy there, Annie!."

Yep - glutton for punishment, me. At least it's only once a year!
To stop it happening again, I've already started reading the 2010 published books!

[Annie]

Done!.

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. 28 Feb.

3. Geography: Indiana: Over Hexed by Vicki Lewis Thompson. 25 Feb.

4. Favorites: Fav genre - Regency Romance: To Sir Phillip, With Love It's In His Kiss by Julia Quinn. 23 Feb.

5. Valentine’s Day: Hot Silk by Sharon Page. 23 Feb.

6. Black History Month: The Chase Is On by Brenda Jackson. 25 Feb.

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. 21 Feb.

10. Reader's Choice: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. 28 Feb. Pick if for me from Melody.

[Mel W]

Samantha wrote: "Ok I completed this challenge. Sinful Surrender by Beverley Kendall and Night Song by Beverly Jenkins are complete as of 2/27. Yay"

Congrats, Samantha, but could you post your complete list please so I know exactly how many books you finished? I've got you as doing 6 out of the 10 categories.

[Mel W]

UPDATE - February 27

At the moment, we have 66 readers participating in this month's challenge:

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

No new readers have signed up for the challenge since the last update.

You can sign up at any time throughout the month.

16 readers have completed all 10 categories of this month's challenge so far. Congratulations!

Total books read by the group so far this month: 401

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.

FINAL update will be March 1.

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

Happy reading, everyone!

[tosca]

Update - 10 complete. Jebus, I didn't think I'd do it but just scraped in - is Sun 28th Feb here in NZ:

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 - 19th Feb 2010 - liked it! so much so am gonna get the rest of the series so THANKS 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) - 21st Feb 2010 - as fantastically funny as the first time I read it as a child :)
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 - 20th Feb 2010 - didn't hate it but won't wax lyrical about it either
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 - 20th Feb 2010 - enjoyed this more than I thought I would and I detest war novels
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 28th Feb 2010 - liked it, a lot. Didn't like the main character but enjoyed the the other characters LOL

[Annie]

Yay Tosca!
Just scrapped in this month, too.
Glad I decided not to read the author challenge - too busy watching the cricket!

[Sandra]

Congrats to all those who finished.

[tosca]

Annie (a mad hamster) wrote: "Yay Tosca!
Just scrapped in this month, too.
Glad I decided not to read the author challenge - too busy watching the cricket!"

yay the cricket! gosh, a month with only 28 days and I sorely missed the extra reading time :-) those missing 3 days make a difference

thanks Sandra ;)

[Sandra]

I conveniently didn't watch or listen to the cricket today, except I did "catch" quite a few 6's from Brendan McCallum, near the end of the innings (whilst I was in the car). Bout time we lost. Yay the contest.

[Valerie]

8/10


1. February: A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin
2. Birthday (Ari): Tithe by Holly Black 02/18/10
3. Geography (Indiana): Jinx by Meg Cabot 02/27/10
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: The Woods by Harlan Coben 02/16/10
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): Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 02/27/10
10. Reader's Choice: The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong 02/13/10

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Other books read:

[Donna]

I finished 8. Couldn't find books for 6 or 8 here and I'm trying not to buy any for a while.

1. February: Friday Night Knitting Club 2/20
2. Birthday: (amanda) Touch of Dead by Charlaine Harris 2/9
3. Geography: The Harlequin by Laurell K. Hamilton 2/20
4. Favorites: Salvation in Death by JD Robb 2/8
5. Valentine’s Day: Love by Design by Nora Roberts 2/6
7. paranormal romance: Atlantis Unleashed 2/13
9. International Friendship Month: Marked by PC and Kristin Cast. recommended by my husband. 2/27
10. Reader's Choice - Apple Turnover Murder by Joanne Fluke 2/26

Sorry I didn't repost before, this was my first monthly challenge so I didn't know that's what we were supposed to do.

[~Sara~]

It's the final day and I'm all done!
Congratulations to everyone else who has completed their challenge!

Complete 10/10
1. Starts with "F": Fit to Die 2/18***
2. Birthday (LibraryLass): Naked in Death 2/17****
3. From Indiana: Breakfast of Champions, Kurt Vonnegut 2/11*****
4. Favorite genre: Duty and Desire (regency) 2/4***
5. Red cover:
A is for Alibi 2/9***
6. Black History Month: Things Fall Apart 2/28*****
7. Paranormal romance: Sizzle and Burn 2/13****
8. President’s Day: Just Imagine 2/24***
9. Recommended by a friend (Tosca): Strange Brew 2/7****
10. Reader's Choice (This book always seems to be coming up - I figured it was about time I found out what everyone was talking about. Am I ever glad I did!): Lord of Scoundrels 2/1*****

[Debbie]

Yeah for everyone that has finished this one, tough in a shorter month.

[Carrie]

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

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

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).

7. Ecstasy by Jacquelin Frank (2/22/10)

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. A Christmas Kiss and Winter Wonderlandby Elizabeth Mansfield (Winter Wonderland) (02/28/10)

2/7

[Sandra]

Yay Sara.

[BJ Rose]

I'm posting my 9th one now in case I don't finish the last one - down to a little over 100 pages.

February
completed 9/10

1. Starts with 'F': Four in Hand by Stephanie Laurens Feb 27 (4.5*)
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 Feb 19 (5*)
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

[Sandra]

Go BJ Go. Faster, faster.

[Melissa]

7/10 completed So many books...so little time...


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* * * * *

[Debbie]

BJ, you can do it - Keep reading, almost there.

[Annie]

Sandra wrote: "I conveniently didn't watch or listen to the cricket today, except I did "catch" quite a few 6's from Brendan McCallum, near the end of the innings (whilst I was in the car). Bout time we lost. Yay..."

It was fun watching Australian news this morning...

Apoloties to the RRC members who don't know what we're talking about

[BJ Rose]

Yay! I made it!! Thanks, Sandra & Debbie!!!


February
completed 10/10

1. Starts with 'F': Four in Hand by Stephanie Laurens Feb 27 (4.5*)
2. February BD: Michelle: The Hunger Games Feb 4 (5*) My Review
3. Geography: Surrender of a Siren by Tessa Dare Feb 28 (4*)
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 Feb 19 (5*)
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

[Debbie]

Yeah (claps in the air for you) I knew you would make it. You are too competitive to not finish in time. lol
Now you only have to wait a couple of hours to start on March challenge.

[Amanda]

Finished!
read 8 out of 8

1. ---
2. Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick (chelleyreads)
3. Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton
4. Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione
5. Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione
6. The Laughing Corpse by Laurell K. Hamilton
7. Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione
8. ---
9. Happy Hour of the Damned by Mark Henry
10. Hearts at Stake by Alyxandra Harvey

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[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

RRRC Monthly Challenge:
"F" book - Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon2/28
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 2/22
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 - Cry No More by Linda Howard 2/26

[Sandra]

Yay BJ. I knew you could do it. You're always there for us, so just returning the favour.

[Mel W]

Congratulations, everyone! You've all done well considering the short month.

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

^^^^^^^ Yeah, what she said. ^^^^^^^^^

[Laura Lulu]

Didn't get as much reading done on vacation as I had planned. Oh well, I did get a tan. :)

8/10

1. F is for February First Drop of Crimson Jeaniene Frost Feb 20 ★★★
2. Birthday *Amanda's List* As Shadows Fade Colleen Gleason Feb 14 ★★★★
3. Geography - Indiana Shadowed Summer Saundra Mitchell Feb 15 ★★★
4. Favorite Genre Rises The Night Colleen Gleason Feb 7 ★★★1/2
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 Gleeson Feb 10 ★★★★
8. President’s Day - Revolutionary War An Echo in the Bone Diana Gabaldon Feb 11 ★★★
9. Int'l Friendship Month *Michelle M.* The Rest Falls Away Colleen Gleason Feb 5 ★★★
10. Reader's Choice When Twilight Burns Colleen Gleason Feb 13 ★★★★★

[AmandaG]

Read: 5/7

1. F Book:First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost Library didn't get it to me on time! :(

4. Favorites: At Last Comes Love by Mary Balogh 2/20

5. Valentine’s Day: Archangels' Kiss by Nalini Singh 2/27

6. Black History Month: Wench: A Novel by Dolen Perkins-Valdez Finished 2/12

7. Paranormal Romance: Ecstacy Unveiled by Larissa Ione I am mad at Sony for giving me problems getting this for my Reader!

9. International Friendship Month: Interred with Their Bones by Jennifer Lee Carrell (recommended by my co-worker Sherree) Finished 2/28

10. Reader's Choice: Soulless 2/10

AmandaG

[Samantha]

1. February: Read a book which title starts with "F." Fireside by Susan Wiggs (completed 2/18)

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 (completed 2/25)

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 Completed 2/24)




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[Chelle]

Final Results: 7/10 on 02/28/10

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: Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia

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

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Well, I didn't get my ten in. :( I think if I hadn't tried to do 2 big reading challenges in the same month... but there were so many great books to read!

I read some awesome books that I would have probably postponed reading otherwise, while I OD'd on a series or something. So this was a great experience for me, since I couldn't keep reading the same author's books. Next time, I'll have to force myself to stay with just one big challenge. :)

[Julianna]

Final Update 3/1

3. Geography: Secret Shadows by Judie Aitken (2/24)

4. Favorites: The Ice Princess by Elizabeth Hoyt (2/3)

5. Valentine’s Day: Winter's Kiss by Meg Allison (2/25)

6. Black History Month: Michelle Obama: First Lady of Hope by Elizabeth Lightfoot (2/28)

7. Romance Genre: A Love for All Nights by Jessica Coulter Smith (2/26)

9. International Friendship Month: The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters (Karen - off-line friend) (2/11)

10. Reader's Choice My Lord Jack by Hope Tarr (2/18)

Completed 7/10

[Melody]

After much reworking...


6/10 (Updated 03/01)

1 – February: Fired Up, Jayne Ann Krentz
2 – Birthday: Karma Girl, Jennifer Estep (from Amanda's shelves)
3 – Geography:
4 – Favorites: Saving Midnight, Emma Holly
5 – Valentine:
6 – Black History:
7 – Romance Genre: Obsidian Prey, Jayne Castle
8 – President’s Day:
9 – Friendship: Rapunzel's Revenge, Shannon Hale (author recommended in another group)
10 – Reader's Choice: Revenge of the Spellmans, Lisa Lutz

[Mel W]

Ack! Just realised I haven't posted the final update!! Apologies, here it is...

FINAL UPDATE

66 readers participated in this month's challenge:

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

No new readers signed up for the challenge since the last update.

19 readers completed all 10 categories of this month's challenge. Congratulations!

Total books read by the group this month: 426

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.

Reminder: Don't forget to add your challenge books to the group's bookshelf if you haven't already done so. Thanks!

Fantastic effort, everyone!

[Debbie]

wow, that is a lot of books. Thanks for the post Mel, I love seeing how many of us finished -

Congrats to everyone who did.