2010 March Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ]

Laura wrote: "Reader's Choice Battle Royale by Koushun Takami
..."

Let me know what you think of this one. It sounded interesting so I bought it last month but havn't started it yet. I know it's not short! lol

[Carolyn F.]

I'm going to try to finish this one. I may bring over February books I never finished. :)

[Tracy]

I'm in. My (real) goal will be to read 5, but my stretch goal will be 8.

1. Starts with M: TBD
2. March Birthday (Christel): No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole
3. Set in France: TBD
4. St. Patty Theme (Green Cover): Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian
5. Military: Out of Control by Suzanne Brockmann
6. Single Female on Cover: Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs
7. Historical Romance: Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas
8. Middle Name Pride: Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton
9. Hot 100: Over the Edge by Suzanne Brockmann
10. Reader's Choice: Into the Night by Suzanne Brockmann

It's clearly a Suzanne Brockmann month. :D

[Katherine]

8/9

1. March: Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh
2. Birthday: The Red Tent by Anita Diamant
3. Geography: The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #2) by Laurell K. Hamilton (Jean-Claude)
4. St.Patrick's Day Irish Theme: A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton
5. Military/War: SKIP
6. International Womens' Month: Kiss by Francine Pascal
7. Romance Genre: Captive Bride by Johanna Lindsey
8. Middle Name Pride Day: Irish Eyes by Kathy Hogan Trocheck
9. Of Shelves and Lists: It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
10. Reader's Choice:Sweetheart by Chelsea Cain

Still To Read:

Read:

[Debbie]

I like these categories - Can I just fill it in as I go?

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Debbie wrote: "I like these categories - Can I just fill it in as I go? "

Debbie, you can absolutely fill in as you go! Or if you want to make a list, you can always change books partway in.

[Annvelwis]

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1. March: Read a book which title starts with "M."
My Big Fat Supernatural Honeymoon by P.N. Elrod et al.
2. Birthday: Read a book from a March B-day celebrant.
Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia (Danielle "The Book Huntress"'s shelf)
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from France.
The Tale of the Body Thief by Anne Rice
4. St.Patrick's Day Irish Theme: Read a book that has a predominantly green cover or has anything related to Ireland.
Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder
5. Military/War: Since March came from the War God Mars, read a book that has some kind of war as a backdrop or has a character that is in the military.
Forget Me Not by Marliss Melton
6. International Womens' Month: Read a book that has a single female figure on the cover.
Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh
7. Romance Genre: Read a historical romance.
Tender Rebel by Johanna Lindsey
8. Middle Name Pride Day: Read a book whose author either has a three-word name or carries an official middle initial.
Faerie Tale by Raymond E. Feist
or
Flirt by Laurell K. Hamilton
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Read a book from the Top 100 Dear Author Romance List.
Warprize by Elizabeth Vaughan
10. Reader's Choice
TBR

[Jennefer]

OK here is the list. I was able to overlap with my Winter challenge quite a bit so I can finish that by March 19th!

1. March: Maurice by E.M. Forster

2. Birthday: Danielle "The book huntress" shelf (Happy B-Day!) A Rose in Winter by Kathleen Woodwiss

3. France: You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister

4. St.Patrick's Day Irish Theme: Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts

5. Military/War-March/Mars: The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story by Diane Ackerman

6. International Womens' Month: A Scattered Life by Karen McQuestion

7. historical romance: Tempting Fortune by Jo Beverley

8. Middle Name Pride Day: The Rake by Mary Jo Putney

9. Read a book from the Top 100 Dear Author Romance List: Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale

10. Reader's Choice: Wifey by Judy Blume

[Mel W]

Karina wrote: "quick question can the book The Other Boleyn Girl count towards the Historical Romance category "

Yes :)

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

As usual I will post as I go. I only have one of these chosen in my head so far so we will see what comes up.

1. Dial 'M' for... book?

2. What do test-tube babies have that other babies don't? A womb with a view. Happy Birthday all you test-tube babies out there.

3. Parlez vous francais? Or maybe this book is just about the French kiss.

4. it's not easy being green or "I-rish" you were here

5. War! Good God ya'll. What is it good for? Absolutely nothin'!

6. SWF seeks DDF FWB CPL is ok. (no WS - send photo) -

7. Does 2003 count as historical? Why do we keep having to look back? Perhaps I've not stated strongly enough how much I dislike historicals.

8. In the land of the two-named, the three-named shall be king. How else do you think Jan Michael Vincent got a staring role in anything?

9. These can't be the top 100 romance novels. After all, there are historical romances in the list.

10. Reader's choice is a lot like Sophie's choice. Well, except for that whole death camp thing really.

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

4 of 10 Completed last updated: 03.30

1. MARCH: Montana Creeds: Dylan by Linda Lael Miller COMPLETED 03.04

2. MARCH B-DAY: Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin

3. GEOGRAPHY,FRANCE: You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister

4. ST PATRICK'S DAY: St. Patrick's Day Murder by Leslie Meier

5. MILITARY/WAR: Lover Unbound by J R Ward COMPLETED 03.07

6. INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S MONTH: Murder, She Wrote: A Yuletide Murder by Donald Bain/Jessica Fletcher

7. ROMANCE (HISTORICAL: Bound by Love by Rosemary Rogers

8. MIDDLE NAME PRIDE: Circus of the Damned (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #3) by Laurell K Hamilton COMPLETED 03.30

9. ROMANCE LIST: Bet Me by Jennifer Cruisie COMPLETED 03.22

10. READER'S CHOICE: Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris

[Sandra]

Photojim, you've outdone yourself this time. I'm just sitting here chuckling. And your photos aren't bad either. Keep up the good work.

[Debbie]

Photojim wrote: "As usual I will post as I go. I only have one of these chosen in my head so far so we will see what comes up.

1. Dial 'M' for... book?

2. What do test-tube babies have that other babies don't..."

Oh Thank you Photojim, your re-stating of the categories gave me a laugh that I so needed tonight. :)

[Sandra]

RRRC 2010 March Monthly Challenge

2/10 completed


1. M: The Mane Attraction by Shelly Laurenston 1/3/10 ★★★★
2. B'day: (Danielle the Book Huntress) Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs
3. France: The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #2) by Laurell K. Hamilton (Jean Claude)
4. St Pat's Day: Dragon Storm by Bianca D'Arc
5. War: Guardian's Redemption by Marie Harte
6. Single Female Cover: Witchling by Yasmine Galenorn
7. Historical Romance: Soulless by Gail Carriger
8. 3 word author: The Iron Hunt by Marjorie M. Liu
9. Top 100 List: Rejar by Dara Joy
10. Choice: A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands 6/3/10 ★★★

[Steph]

Gonna pass this month. I'lll sign up again once we're settled in Japan and back online. I might sign up for the "Read the Month" since it's only 5 bks. :)

[Diane ~Firefly~]

I'm in. I assume I can use books I plan to read for other challenges? If not, I will have to make a few adjustments.

1 March (starts with M) - Mission: Irresistable by Lori Wilde
2 Birthday (mine is in March) - The Loving Daylights by Lynsay Sands
3 Geography (France) - Someone is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe by Nan & Ivon Lyons
4 St. Patrick's Day Irish Theme (Irish or green cover) - After Glow by Jayne Castle
5 Military/War - Wielding a Red Sword by Piers Anthony
6 International Women's Month - Living with the Dead by Kelley Armstrong
7 Historical Romance - Mischief by Amanda Quick
8 Middle Name Pride Day - Faefever by Karen Marie Moning
9 Top 100 Dear Author Romance List - Lady's Choice by Jayne Ann Krentz
10 Reader's Choice - Hannah's Hunks by Bonnie Tucker

[Sandra]

Bon Voyage Steph, lucky you, I've always wanted to go to Japan. Do you know how long you'll be stationed there yet?

[Steph]

Sandra wrote: "Bon Voyage Steph, lucky you, I've always wanted to go to Japan. Do you know how long you'll be stationed there yet?"

Thanks, Sandra! We'll be there 3 yrs. Should be good, my DH was there 90-91, so 2nd tour for him. I'm sure a lot has changed since then though -- or maybe not, we'll soon see. :)

[Sandra]

Three yrs is a good amount of time to really get to know a place, especially such a small place but with a lot going on. You'll have to slip in sniperts of what it's like to live in Japan in your posts.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Have a safe trip, Steph. Hope the transition will be smooth. :)

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Diane wrote: "I'm in. I assume I can use books I plan to read for other challenges? If not, I will have to make a few adjustments.

..."

You can definitely cross-challenge books.

[Mel W]

Hope all goes well with the move, Steph!

[Mel W]

Ah Jim, I do so look forward to your re-wording of the categories each month :)

[Debbie]

I forget, what is the word about re-reads. Are they ok for the monthly challenge?

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Debbie wrote: "I forget, what is the word about re-reads. Are they ok for the monthly challenge? "

Rereads are okay for any of the challenges, unless otherwise specified.

[Debbie]

very good, thanks Yz.

[Amanda]

Photojim wrote: "9. These can't be the top 100 romance novels. After all, there are historical romances in the list. "

I checked with Yz, and we are allowed to read other books written by authors featured on that list. (She doesn't like the idea much, but I can't force myself to read something I know I won't like just to complete a challenge!) Jayne Ann Krentz is on the list, so I'll be reading White Lies from her Arcane Society instead of Lady's Choice or Wildest Hearts. Hopefully this will work for you too!

[Lindy-Lane]

I'm aiming for all 10 but will at least complete 3.

3/10 DONE

"M"= Matters of the Heart by Danielle Steel FINISHED 3.27

B-day Celeb.= (exoticrogue)Tender Is the Storm by Johanna Lindsey

Geo (France)= Duchess of Aquitaine: A Novel of Eleanor by Margaret Ball FINISHED 3.11

Irish theme= Mistress of the Eaglesby Elona Malterre

War= No Graves As Yet by Anne Perry

Woman= And Only to Deceive bookcover:And Only to Deceive|288159] by Tasha Alexander

Historical Rom.= Trianon: A Novel of Royal France by Elena Maria Vidal

Middle Name= Smoke in Mirrors by Jayne Ann Krentz

100 Dear Authors= Beast by Judith Ivory

Reader's Choice= Jane Bites Back by Michael Thomas Ford FINISHED 3/31

FINISHED:

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Judy wrote: "I'm new and this will be my first challenge, here goes:

1."M" - Mackenzie's Pleasure - Linda Howard
2. March B-day - Splendid- Julia Quinn (BJ Rose)
3. France - The Betrayal of the Blood Lily ..."

Good luck to your first challenge. Hope you'll have fun!

[Steph]

Many Thanks! :)

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Steph, enjoy your trip to the land of the rising sun and make sure you don't stay away from us too long.

Mel, Debbie, and Sandra, thanks. I try to have a little fun each month. I do it as much for my amusement as anything, but it's nice to know you notice.

Amanda, I went through and kept looking up the titles on GR until I found a contemporary that I haven't read. Then I ordered it through my library system. I'm sure whatever it is will be fine. (I really don't remember what it is and don't feel like logging into my library networks to see what and where I ordered it from.) I'm a bit surprised at the list though. Many of the books are from 20 years ago and/or have poor or few ratings through GR. Not sure how the list was compiled, but it is as good as any pool if we are using mandatory picks.

[Steph]

Photojim wrote: "Steph, enjoy your trip to the land of the rising sun and make sure you don't stay away from us too long.

Mel, Debbie, and Sandra, thanks. I try to have a little fun each month. I do it as much..."

Thanks, PhotoJim. :)

[Melissa]

0/10 Completed


1. "M": Marked by P.C. Cast
2. Mar B-Day: Killing Moon by Rebecca York
3. France: ?
4. St Pat's Day: Once Was Lost by Sara Zarr
5. War: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward
6. Intl Women's Month: Curse the Dawn by Karen Chance
7. Historical: The Reluctant Miss Van Helsing by Minda Webber
8. Middle Name: The Highlander's Touch by Karen Marie Moning
9. Top 100: The Reluctant Heiress by Eva Ibbotson
10.Reader's Choice: Another One Bites the Dust by Jennifer Rardin

[AmandaG]

Five picked out so far

1. M Book: Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh

2. Birthday: Sizzle and Burn by Jane Ann Krentz (Kelley)

3. France:

4. St.Patrick's Day:

5. Military/War:

6. International Womens' Month: Not Quite A Lady by Loretta Chase

7. Romance Genre: Lady of Desire by Gaelen Foley

8. Middle Name Pride Day: The Immortal Highlander by Karen Marie Moning (reread)

9. Top 100: Scandal by Amanda Quick

10. Reader's Choice

AmandaG

[Annie]

Here we go! Hoping for a good reading month, as I have a week off work to look forward to.

1. 'M' book: Moonshine by Rob Thurman. [cross-credit with serial reader challenge:].
2. March b'day: Prisoner of My Desire by Johanna Lindsey. From BJRose's shelf. [featured author cross-credit:].
3. France: Murder in the Marais: An Aimee Leduc Investigation by Cara Black.
4. St Paddy's theme: Absolution by Murder by Peter Tremayne.
5. War: The Machine-Gunners by Robert Westall [cross-credit with lifetime of books - it's 1975 if you're interested:].
6. Single female: by LA Banks [cross-credit with serial reader challenge:].
7. Historical romance: On the Way to the Wedding by Julia Quinn [cross-credit with serial reader challenge:].
8. 3 word name: Fired Up by Jayne Ann Krentz.
9. Top 100 list: Shattered Rainbows by Mary Jo Putney.
10. Reader's choice: TBD

[Lotte_ladybird]

Annie (a mad hamster) wrote: "Here we go! Hoping for a good reading month, as I have a week off work to look forward to.

Enjoy your week off Annie! I just had one myself but could already use another one LOL

[Sharon]

1. March: Memoirs of Teenage Amnesiac - Gabrielle Zennon3/14
2. Birthday: The Last Song - Nicholas Sparks (Jessica)3/8
3. Geography (France): Blackberry Wine - Joanne Harris
4. St.Patrick's Day: Love the One Your With - Emilly Giffin3/23
5. Military/War: The Boy in the Striped Pajamas - John Boyne3/25
6. International Womens' Month: Twenties Girl - Sophie Kinsella 3/20
7. Romance Genre (historical): All He Ever Wanted - Anita Shreve
8. Middle Name: MBS: Prisoner's Dilemma - Trenton Lee Stewart
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
10. Reader's Choice: Before I Die - Jenny Downham3/1

[Carolyn F.]

1. M = My Immortal
2. Birthday = Lover Enshrined
3. Geography = Black Ice
4. Green/Ireland = Sword of Darkness
5. Military/war = Lily and the Major
6. Single woman on cover = Blood Magic
7. HR = Highland Vow
8. Middle name pride = Flirt
9. Romance list = Dead of Night
10. Choice = Shift

[Toni]

0/10

1. Starts with "M" - Magic and the Modern Girl by Mindy Klasky
2. Birthday - Storm Glass by Maria V. Synder (Danielle's shelf)
3. France - Chocolat by Joanne Harris
4. Green/Irish Theme - Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause
5. Military/War - It Came Upon A Midnight Clear by Suzanne Brockmann (Navy Seal)
6. International Woman's Month - Enchanted, Inc. by Shanna Swendson
7. Historcal Romance - Love Endures by Mary Blayney (from Suite 606 anthology)
8. Middle Name Pride Day - Sea Glass by Maria V. Synder
9. Of shelves and lists - Anyone But You by Jennifer Cruise
10. Reader's Choice - Burning Water by Mercedes Lackey

[Purple]

1. Mary, Mary (Alex Cross, Book 11) 03.11.2010
2. Out of Sight from Christel's bookshelf
3. skipped
4. My Soul to Lose 03.22.2010
5. Hide and Seek 03.09.2010
6. Light My Fire 03.16.2010
7. Until You 03.19.2010
8. The Third Circle a.k.a Jayne Ann Krentz 3.03.2010
9. Welcome to Temptation 03.15.2010
10. Holy Smokes 03.18.2010

[Kristine]

Alrighty I've compiled my list


1. Read a book that starts with M: My Soul to Lose by Rachel Vincent
4. St. Patrick's Day Theme: Edge of Danger by Rhyannon Byrd
5. Military/War: Undercover by Lauren Dane
6. International Womens Month: Wicked Enchantment by Anya Bast
7. Romance Genre, Historical Romance: In the Warrior’s Bed by Mary Wine
8. Middle Name Pride: A Kiss of Shadows by Laurell K. Hamilton
10. Reader's Choice: The Dream Hunter by Sherrilyn Kenyon

[[deleted user]]

RRRC March Challenge
1. title starts with M - My Soul to Lose by Rachel Vincent
2. March Bday shelf -Embrace the Night Eternal by Joss Ware (Danielle the Book Huntress)
3. France - You Slay Me by Katie Macalister
4. green cover/Ireland - and Falling, Fly by Skyler White (set in Ireland)
5. war/military character - The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien (Boromir is a soldier)
6. single female figure on cover - by Claudia Gray
7. historical romance - The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe
8. author with 3 word name - Divine By Mistake by P. C. Cast
9. Book from Dear Author Top 100 List - The Dream Thief by Shana Abe
10. Reader's Choice - Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep

[LooLoo]

I'm going to do 8 this month

0/8 Read

1. M - Midnight Pleasures by Kenyon, Shayne, Ashley
2. Birthday - Seduce Me in Shadow by Shayla Black
4. Green/Ireland - The Night Serpent by Anna Leonard
5. Military/war - Warsworn by Elizabeth Vaughan
6. Single woman on cover - Midnight's Daughter by Karen Chance
8. Middle name pride - Nightseer by Laurell K. Hamilton
9. Romance list -Warprize by Elizabeth Vaughan
10. Choice - Warlord by Elizabeth Vaughan

[Lynne]

I'm in!

0 of 10 complete

1. Starts with M: Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews
2. March Birthday Pick: The Untamed Bride by Stephanie Laurens, Deanna’s List
3. The French Connection: Black Ice by Anne Stuart
4. Irish: Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts
5. War: A Reckless Beauty by Kasey Michaels
6. Lone Lady: Sizzle: A Novel by Julie Garwood
7. Historical: Devil's Bride by Stephanie Laurens
8. Author with Three-Word Name: Divine Misdemeanors by Laurell K. Hamilton
9. Top 100 Dear Author Romance List: To Love and to Cherish
by Patricia Gaffney
10. Reader's Choice: Grave Secret by Charlaine Harris

To Read:


Complete:[

[booklovinrn]

March 2010


1. Starts with M Magic Study by MAria V Snyder 3/10/10
2. March B-day(Lucy) Betrayed by PC & Kristin Cast 3/19/10
3. Geography-France Black Ice by Anne Stuart 3/7/10
4. Ireland/Green Coyote's Mate by Lora Leigh 3/1/10
5. Military/War Hard to Holdby Stephanie Tyler 3/2/10
6. Single Female Cover Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison
7. Historical Romance The Chief: A Highland Guard Novel by Monica McCarty
8. Three Word Name A Caress of Twilight (Meredith Gentry, #2) by Laurell K Hamilton 3/5/10
9. Top 100 Dear Reader List A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught
10. Readers Choice Fantasy in Death by J D Robb 3/9/10

[tosca]

Yeehaa - another month, another round of challenges to keep me on my toes:


1. Book titles starts with M - Miss Delacourt Speaks Her Mind by Heidi Ashworth
2. Birthday celebrant: Danielle from NZ - The Arrival by Shaun Tan
3. Geography: France - The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery OR The Brooding Frenchman's Proposal by Rebecca Winters
4. St. Patrick's Day - Bride Of The Emerald Isle by Trish Wylie OR Wedding at King's Convenience by Maureen Child
5. Military/war - Dark Stranger by Susan Sizemore
6. International Women's Month - Lessons From a Scarlet Lady by Emma Wildes
7. Romance genre: historical - The Duke's Cinderella Bride by Carole Mortimer
8. Middle Name Pride Day - No Regrets by Shannon K. Butcher
9. Of shelves and lists: Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie
10. Reader's choice - TBC

[BJ Rose]

Actually posting my list before the month starts, for a change -

March
completed 0/10

1. Starts with 'M': Midnight Pleasures With a Scoundrel by Lorraine Heath
2. March BD: Deanna: Don't Bargain with the Devil by Sabrina Jeffries
3. Geography: France: Thunder on the Right by Mary Stewart
4. St. Patrick: Irish Theme: Born in Ice (Born In trilogy #2) by Nora Roberts
5. Military/War: Ride the Fire by Pamela Clare (French & Indian War)
6. Internat'l Women's Month: Post cover: The Taste of Innocence by Stephanie Laurens
7. Romance: Historical Romance: Wed Him Before You Bed Him by Sabrina Jeffries
8. Middle Name Pride: Seduced By A Scoundrel by Barbara Dawson Smith
9. Top 100 Dear Author Romance: Scandal by Carolyn Jewel
10. Reader's Choice:

[Mel W]

Okay, it's March 1 here already and I've finished my first book :)

1/10 read

1. "M":
2. February b'day:
3. Geography - France: Lord Viper (Infernal Night, #1) (e-book) by Ruth D. Kerce 1/3 **I liked it but be warned, it won't be to everyone's taste, contains sex scenes and language that other readers may find offensive.**
4. St Patrick's Day:
5. Military/War:
6. International Womens' Month:
7. Romance Genre - Historical:
8. Middle Name Pride Day:
9. Of Shelves & Lists: Devil's Bride by Stephanie Laurens
10. Reader's Choice:

[Unapologetic_Bookaholic]

I'll work on filling these:

1. Title "M":

2. March B-day celebrant:

3. Geography[France:]:

4. Cover Green or about Ireland:

5. Military/War:

6. COver [Female Figure:]:

8: Middle Name Pride:

10. Reader's Choice

[Amanda]

March Challenge
read 1 out of 10

1. March The Mark by Jen Nadol
2. Birthday One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (Jessica B.)
3. Geography The Lunatic Café by Laurell K. Hamilton (Jean-Claude)
4. St. Patrick's Day Bloody Bones by Laurell K. Hamilton
5. Military/War Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon
6. International Womens' Month Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
7. Romance Genre Second Sight by Amanda Quick
8. Middle Name Pride Day Circus of the Damned by Laurell K. Hamilton
9. Of Shelves and Lists White Lies by Jayne Ann Krentz
10. Reader's Choice Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire