2010 March Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

[Sandra]

Mel that's good that you liked Lord Viper (Infernal Night, #1), it's on my TBR pile. And I've read one book already too.

[Mel W]

Sandra, I'm keen to check out some of the author's other work but I've been on a bit of an e-book spending spree recently so they'll have to wait for a bit ;)

Working on the official start list now and saw that you and a couple of others had finished your first books also. Will be starting on my second shortly - not sure what yet.

[colleen]

1/10 Completed

1. March: Read a book which title starts with "M."

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

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from France.

4. St.Patrick's Day Irish Theme: Read a book that has a predominantly green cover or has anything related to Ireland (plot, cover, character, etc)

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.

6. International Womens' Month: Read a book that has a single female figure on the cover.

7. Romance Genre: Read a historical romance.
The Present - Johanna Lindsey 3/1/10

8. Middle Name Pride Day: Read a book whose author either has a three-word name (EX. Jayne Ann Krentz, Karen Marie Moning) or carries an official middle initial (Ex. Laurell K. Hamilton, Shannon K. Butcher).

9. Of Shelves and Lists: Read a book from the Top 100 Dear Author Romance List.
(http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2009/12/...) or (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2593...)

10. Reader's Choice

[Mel W]

March's challenge has officially started!

At the moment, we have 61 readers participating in this month's challenge:

Alathea
Amanda (AmandaG3)
Amanda (amandine) - 1 book read
Angelique
Angie (out of 8)
Annie (a mad hamster)
Annvelwis
Barbara
BJ Rose
Briansgirl
Carolyn F
Carrie
Cathy
Charlotte (Buried in Books) (out of 5)
Colleen - 1 book read
Deanna
Debbie
Diane
Erin
FlibBityFLooB
Gaijinmama
Holly
Jan
Jane
Jennefer
Judy
Julie (Mom2lnb)
Karina
Katherine (out of 9)
Kelley (shewolf0316)
Kenjii
Kristine (out of 7)
Laura
Lindy-Lane
LooLoo (out of 8)
Lotte_ladybird (out of 8)
Lynne
m.allen
Megan (out of 5)
Mel W - 1 book read
Melissa
Nana
Nikki
Photojim
Pia
Pollyanna
Purple (out of 8)
Rachel
Regina
Sallie
Samantha
Sandra (Aus) - 1 book read
Sara
Sharon O
Stephanie P
Toni
Tosca
Tracy (out of 5 or 8)
Valorie
Yz

You can sign up at any time throughout the month.

Total books read by the group so far this month: 4

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 March 7.

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

Welcome to our first-time challengers and happy reading, everyone!

[Kelley]

finished 0/10

1. March: Read a book which title starts with "M."

2. Birthday: Read a book from a March B-day celebrant. (so can I pick one from my own TBR since I'm a March bday girl?)

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from France. Sepulchre
(currently reading)

4. St. Patrick's Day Irish Theme: Read a book that has a predominantly green cover or has anything related to Ireland (plot, cover, character, etc) The Mammoth Book of Irish Romance
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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. BoneMan's Daughters
(currently reading)

6. International Womens' Month: Read a book that has a single female figure on the cover. Strange Brew
(currently reading)

7. Romance Genre: Read a historical romance.

8. Middle Name Pride Day: Read a book whose author either has a three-word name (EX. Jayne Ann Krentz, Karen Marie Moning) or carries an official middle initial (Ex. Laurell K. Hamilton, Shannon K. Butcher).

9. Of Shelves and Lists: Read a book from the Top 100 Dear Author Romance List.
(http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2009/12/...) or (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2593...)
Well there are several authors on there I can't I can't stand or bore me to tears. Or they are books I've already read (all the Lisa Cach's for example). So I'm going to go with the alternative someone mentioned about reading something else by one of the authors. Depending on what's available at the library or I already have in audio, I'm going to read something by one of these authors:
Jayne Ann Krentz
Amanda Quick
Iris Johansen
Lisa Kleypas
Linda Howard

10. Reader's Choice True Colors (currently reading)

[Amanda]

March Challenge
read 2 out of 10

1. March The Mark by Jen Nadol
2. Birthday Gentlemen Prefer Succubi by Jill Myles (Danielle “The Book Huntress”)
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

[Lynne]

1 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 -- 3/1 ***
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:

[Lucy]

I will try to read these 7 books for the challenge:


1. March: Read a book which title starts with "M."Mona Lisa Awakening by Sunny
2. Birthday: Read a book from a March B-day celebrant. (my bday)Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles
3. TBD
4. St.Patrick's Day Irish Theme: Read a book that has a predominantly green cover: The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
5. Military/War: Incarceron by Catherine Fisher
6. International Womens' Month: Read a book that has a single female figure on the cover. Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception by Maggie Stiefvater
7. TBD
8. Middle Name Pride Day: Read a book whose author either has a three-word name Deadly Little Secret by Laurie Faria Stolarz
9. TBD
10. Reader's Choice: Tempest Rising by Nicole Peeler

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[Lotte_ladybird]

March Challenge 1/8 done

1. March: Read a book which title starts with "M."
Metro Girl - Janet Evanovich

2. Birthday: Read a book from a March B-day celebrant.
The Summoning - Kelley Armstrong (Amanda)

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from France. Da Vinci Code - Dan Brown

4. St.Patrick's Day Irish Theme:
PS, I love you - Cecilia Ahern

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.

6. International Womens' Month: Read a book that has a single female figure on the cover.
Grave Secret - Charlaine Harris


7. Romance Genre: Read a historical romance. PASS

8. Middle Name Pride Day:
CSI:NY Deluge - Stuart M. Kaminsky

9. Of Shelves and Lists: Read a book from the Top 100 Dear Author Romance List.
Bet me - Jennifer Crusie

10. Reader's Choice
Secret Lives (Darke Academy 1) - Gabriella Poole
finished March 1

[Chelle]

My starting Challenge list:


1. March: Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
2. Birthday: Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder (from ExoticRogue's bookshelves)
3. Geography: Labyrinth by Kate Mosse
4. St.Patrick's Day Irish Theme: The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe
5. Military/War: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
6. International Womens' Month: Witch Fire by Anya Bast
7. Romance Genre: Immortal Warrior by Lisa Hendrix
8. Middle Name Pride Day: Truth or Dare by Jayne Anne Krentz
9. Of Shelves and Lists: To Have and To Hold by Patricia Gaffney
10. Reader's Choice: Flirting With Danger by Suzanne Enoch

[Samantha]

0/10 Here I go!

1. March: Read a book which title starts with "M."

Maverick by Lora Leigh

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

Rode Hard, Put Up Wet by Lorelei James

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from France.
A Dangerous Beauty by Sophia Nash (author is raised in France)

4. St.Patrick's Day Irish Theme: Read a book that has a predominantly green cover or has anything related to Ireland (plot, cover, character, etc)

Delicious by Susan Mallery (cover is green)

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.

Hidden Agendas by Lora Leigh

6. International Womens' Month: Read a book that has a single female figure on the cover.

In Bed With the Devil by Lorraine Heath

7. Romance Genre: Read a historical romance.
Between the Devil and Desire by Lorraine Heath


8. Middle Name Pride Day: Read a book whose author either has a three-word name (EX. Jayne Ann Krentz, Karen Marie Moning) or carries an official middle initial (Ex. Laurell K. Hamilton, Shannon K. Butcher).

Eclipse Bay by Jayne Ann Krentz

9. Of Shelves and Lists: Read a book from the Top 100 Dear Author Romance List.

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

10. Reader's Choice

Surrender to the Devil by Lorraine Heath

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[Lucy]

Judy wrote: "A newbie question- how do you copy your previous message so that you can re-post it with changes after the update? Thanks!"

You go to your post and click on edit (located in the bottom right hand corner). From there you can copy and paste into the comment box.

[Kasia]

I don't know how much of this I'll read, but I couldn't resist putting together the list.



1. Starts with M: Minette Walters book Disordered Minds (ok, it's a stretch for this category, whatever)
2. Birthday (Melissa): Voices of Dragons by Carrie Vaughn
3. France:
4. Green Cover: Shift (Shifters, #5) by Rachel Vincent
5. Military/War: The Last Kingdom (The Saxon Stories, #1) by Bernard Cornwell
6. 1 Female Cover: The Dead Girls' Dance (The Morganville Vampires, #2) by Rachel Caine
7. Historical Romance:
8. 3 names:
9. Top 100:
10. Reader's Choice: A Rush of Wings (The Maker's Song, #1) by Adrian Phoenix

[Amber]

I'm in, now to work on my list!

[Kelley]

You know, I think I get as much fun out of the challenges seeing everyone else's books picked as I do participating. I really like seeing which birthday celebrants are picked. (especially when I see someone picked my shelf. LOL) It's not helping my TBR pile though, that's for sure! That is just continuing to grow. LOL

[[deleted user]]

I'll try this one but i'm only going to do 3 out of the 10.

6. 1 Female on Cover: Torn by Julie Kenner
7. Historical:Savage Thunder by Johanna Lindsey
10. Reader's Choice:Warrior Ascended by Addison Fox

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

February's list was so easy and everything came together. March is certainly a month to get through. I'm sure everything will be fine.

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. Naked in Death by J.D. Robb (3/1)

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

[Mel W]

RRRC GROUP MONTHLY CHALLENGE - MARCH
Duration: March 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010

2/10 read

1. "M":
2. February b'day: Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole and Gena Showalter (BJ Rose's shelf) 2/3
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:

[Annvelwis]

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4/10

1. March: Read a book which title starts with "M."
My Big Fat Supernatural Honeymoon by P.N. Elrod et al. 02-03 ****
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 02-03 *****
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.
Flirt by Laurell K. Hamilton 06-03 ***
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Read a book from the Top 100 Dear Author Romance List.
Warprize by Elizabeth Vaughan 04-03 ****
10. Reader's Choice
Storm Front by Jim Butcher OR Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Mel W wrote: " **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.**"

I think the Elora's Cave publishing gave that away already. That's like starting a story with, "I was watching this movie on Cinemax late last night..." No matter what you are going to say next, people already assume it has something to do with soft-core porn.

Glad you enjoyed your book. I'm just teasing you a bit.

[Chelle]

Update: 1/10 on 03/01/2010


1. March: Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
2. Birthday: Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder (from ExoticRogue's bookshelves)
3. Geography: Labyrinth by Kate Mosse
4. St.Patrick's Day Irish Theme: The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe
5. Military/War: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
6. International Womens' Month: Witch Fire by Anya Bast
7. Romance Genre: Immortal Warrior by Lisa Hendrix
8. Middle Name Pride Day: Truth or Dare by Jayne Anne Krentz
9. Of Shelves and Lists: To Have and To Hold by Patricia Gaffney
10. Reader's Choice: Flirting With Danger by Suzanne Enoch

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Two days, two categories. Feeling much better about myself now. And I have the category I don't like out of the way! It's sort of like eating the least favorite food on the plate first. You want to save the best for last.

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. The Present by Johanna Lindsey (3/2) Well, at least it was short.

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. Naked in Death by J.D. Robb (3/1)

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

[LooLoo]

Photojim wrote: "Two days, two categories. Feeling much better about myself now. And I have the category I don't like out of the way! It's sort of like eating the least favorite food on the plate first. You wan..."

LOL!! I love your take on the categories.

[Wolf]

oooh! France! I'm excited.
here's my list so far:

1. M for March: Messenger - Lois Lowry

2. Birthday: TBD

3. Geography [France:]: TBD

4. St.Patrick's Day Irish Theme [Ireland/green:]: TBD

5. Military/War: TBD

6. International Womens' Month [female cover:]: TBD

7. Romance Genre [historical:]: TBD

8. Middle Name Pride Day: TBD

9. Of Shelves and Lists: TBD

10. Reader's Choice: TBD

[Kelley]

Chelle wrote: "Geography: Labyrinth by Kate Mosse"

OK I just had to comment. :-) You're going to be reading the first book in the trilogy and I'm reading the second... and we're both reading them for the same chellenge option. I'l be curious what you thought of Labyrinth when you finish it.

[Amanda]

I'm in...

Finished 3/10

1. March: The Memory of Running by Ron McLarty
2. Birthday (Danielle "The Book Huntress"): Apocalypse Happens by Lori Handeland (finished 3/4/10)
3. Geography: TBD
4. St.Patrick's Day Irish Theme: Born in Fire by Nora Roberts
5. Military/War: Any Given Doomsday by Lori Handerland (finished 3/2/10)
6. International Womens' Month: Doomsday Can Wait by Lori Handerland (finshed 3/3/10)
7. Romance Genre: Comanche Heart by Catherine Anderson
8. Middle Name Pride Day: A Kiss of Shadows by Laurell K. Hamilton
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Naked In Death by J.D. Robb
10. Reader's Choice: Born in Ice by Nora Roberts

[Erin]

Finished: 1/10

1. March: Read a book which title starts with "M."
Master of the Night by Angela Knight
2. Birthday: Read a book from a March B-day celebrant. (from Danielle's shelf)
Wild Thing by Maggie Shayne, Meljean Brook, Marjorie M. Liu, and Alyssa Day
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from France.
Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton (re-read)
4. St.Patrick's Day Irish Theme: Read a book that has a predominantly green cover or has anything related to Ireland (plot, cover, character, etc)
Heart of the Sea by Nora Roberts
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.
Born of Ice by Sherrilyn Kenyon
6. International Womens' Month: Read a book that has a single female figure on the cover.
Shadow Touch by Marjorie M. Liu
7. Romance Genre: Read a historical romance.
The Touch Of Fire by Linda Howard
8. Middle Name Pride Day: Read a book whose author either has a three-word name (EX. Jayne Ann Krentz, Karen Marie Moning) or carries an official middle initial (Ex. Laurell K. Hamilton, Shannon K. Butcher).
Bite by Laurell K. Hamilton, Charlaine Harris, MaryJanice Davidson, Angela Knight, and Vickie Taylor
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Read a book from the Top 100 Dear Author Romance List.
Dream Man by Linda Howard 3/2
10. Reader's Choice
Tapestry by Lynn Kurland, Madeline Hunter, Karen Marie Moning, and Sherrilyn Kenyon

[LooLoo]

1/8 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 3/2/10 *****
10. Choice - Warlord by Elizabeth Vaughan

[Samantha]

2/10 Here I go!

1. March: Read a book which title starts with "M."

Maverick by Lora Leigh completed 3/2/10

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

Rode Hard, Put Up Wet by Lorelei James

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from France.
A Dangerous Beauty by Sophia Nash (author is raised in France)

4. St.Patrick's Day Irish Theme: Read a book that has a predominantly green cover or has anything related to Ireland (plot, cover, character, etc)

Delicious by Susan Mallery (cover is green)

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.

Hidden Agendas by Lora Leigh completed 3/3/10

6. International Womens' Month: Read a book that has a single female figure on the cover.

In Bed With the Devil by Lorraine Heath

7. Romance Genre: Read a historical romance.
Between the Devil and Desire by Lorraine Heath


8. Middle Name Pride Day: Read a book whose author either has a three-word name (EX. Jayne Ann Krentz, Karen Marie Moning) or carries an official middle initial (Ex. Laurell K. Hamilton, Shannon K. Butcher).

Eclipse Bay by Jayne Ann Krentz

9. Of Shelves and Lists: Read a book from the Top 100 Dear Author Romance List.

Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

10. Reader's Choice

Surrender to the Devil by Lorraine Heath

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[Amanda]

Read the Month: March
read 3 out of 10

1. March The Mark by Jen Nadol
2. Birthday Gentlemen Prefer Succubi by Jill Myles (Danielle “The Book Huntress”)
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

[Lynne]

MARCH

2 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 – 3/2 ****1/2
6. Lone Lady: Sizzle: A Novel by Julie Garwood – 3/1 ***
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 Have and To Hold
by Patricia Gaffney
10. Reader's Choice: Grave Secret by Charlaine Harris

To Read:


Complete:

[Annie]

Lotte_ladybird wrote: "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..."

Don't we all! I can't wait! Mind you, I have a 6-day week before it.
Oh well, I knew what I was getting into when I took the job.

[Annie]

Photojim wrote: ...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. The Present by Johanna Lindsey (3/2) Well, at least it was short.

At least you found something you could cope with, if only just...

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Annie (a mad hamster) wrote: "Photojim wrote: ...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. The Present by Johanna Lindsey (3/2)..."

You know I like bitching about it as much as anything.

[Debbie]

Monthly Challenge:
Duration: March 1 - March 31, 2010
1 / 10 Read:

1. March: Marked (3/3) ★★★★☆
2. Birthday:
3. Geography: France
4. St.Patrick's Day Irish Theme:
5. Military/War:
6. International Womens' Month:
7. Romance Genre: historical romance.
8. Middle Name Pride Day:
9. Of Shelves and Lists:
10. Reader's Choice:

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

I finally got my list together.

RRRC Monthly Challenge

"M" - Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard3/3
Birthday - The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
France - Chocolat by Joanne Harris
Irish Theme - Tears of the Moon by Nora Roberts
Military/War - Harvard's Education by Suzanne Brockmann
Female Cover - Bloodline by Maggie Shayne
Middle-Name - Twist of Fate by Jayne An Krentz
Of Shelves&Lists - Over the Edge by Suzanne Brockmann
Historical Romance - Say You Love Me
Reader's Choice - Wild Thing

[Amanda]

March Monthly Challenge
read 4 out of 10

1. March The Mark by Jen Nadol
2. Birthday Gentlemen Prefer Succubi by Jill Myles (Danielle “The Book Huntress”)
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

[Lu]

4/10

1. March: Read a book which title starts with "M."
2. Birthday: Read a book from a March B-day celebrant.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from France.
4. The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
5. Riddler's Gift, The: First Tale of the Lifesong by Greg Hamerton
6. J. K. Rowling: The Wizard Behind Harry Potter by Marc Shapiro
7. Romance Genre: Read a historical romance.
8. Middle Name Pride Day: Read a book whose author either has a three-word name (EX. Jayne Ann Krentz, Karen Marie Moning) or carries an official middle initial (Ex. Laurell K. Hamilton, Shannon K. Butcher).
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Read a book from the Top 100 Dear Author Romance List.
(http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2009/12/...) or (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2593...)
10. The Awakening by L.J. Smith

[Erin]

Finished: 2/10

1. March: Read a book which title starts with "M."
Master of the Night by Angela Knight
2. Birthday: Read a book from a March B-day celebrant. (from Danielle's shelf)
Wild Thing by Maggie Shayne, Meljean Brook, Marjorie M. Liu, and Alyssa Day
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from France.
Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton (re-read)
4. St.Patrick's Day Irish Theme: Read a book that has a predominantly green cover or has anything related to Ireland (plot, cover, character, etc)
Heart of the Sea by Nora Roberts
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.
Born of Ice by Sherrilyn Kenyon
6. International Womens' Month: Read a book that has a single female figure on the cover.
Shadow Touch by Marjorie M. Liu
7. Romance Genre: Read a historical romance.
The Touch Of Fire by Linda Howard 3/3
8. Middle Name Pride Day: Read a book whose author either has a three-word name (EX. Jayne Ann Krentz, Karen Marie Moning) or carries an official middle initial (Ex. Laurell K. Hamilton, Shannon K. Butcher).
Bite by Laurell K. Hamilton, Charlaine Harris, MaryJanice Davidson, Angela Knight, and Vickie Taylor
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Read a book from the Top 100 Dear Author Romance List.
(http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2009/12/...) or (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2593...)
Dream Man by Linda Howard 3/2
10. Reader's Choice
Tapestry by Lynn Kurland, Madeline Hunter, Karen Marie Moning, and Sherrilyn Kenyon

[Amber]

1/8 Completed

1. "M."

2. Birthday:
Halfway To The Grave - Jeaniene Frost (Jessica B)

4. St.Patrick's Day Irish Theme:
Plumb Lucky - Janet Evanovich (hope luck as in luck of the Irish counts!)

5. Military/War:

6. single female figure on the cover.
Confessions Of A Little Black Gown - Elizabeth Boyle

7. Read a historical romance.
What The Duke Desires - Jenna Petersen

8. Read a book whose author either has a three-word name
The Duchess Diaries - Barbara Dawson Smith

10. Reader's Choice
Falling For You - Julie Ortolon 3/2/10

[Nikki ♥]

1/10


1. "M" Title:
2. Birthday:
3. France:
4. Irish Theme: Tears of the Moon by Nora Roberts 3/3/10
5. Military/War:
6. International Women's Day:
7. Historical Romance:
8. Middle Name Pride Day:
9. Top 100 from Dear Author:
10. Reader's Choice:

[Melissa]

1/10 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

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

3/10 done and barely the fourth day! Feeling pretty good about myself. Except for that not sleeping part where I have to be at work in about six hours.

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) - Beauty’s Release by A.N. Roquelaure (3/4) Sure it's the third in a series of spank porn. I think I actually liked it more than the first two. Then again, that's not saying much.

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. The Present by Johanna Lindsey (3/2) Well, at least it was short.

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. Naked in Death by J.D. Robb (3/1)

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

[Alexis-Morgan]

Count me in...scratching some of the books I had planned to read now. :-)

[Lynne]

MARCH

3 of 10 complete!

1. Starts with M: Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews – 3/3 *****
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 – 3/2 ****1/2
6. Lone Lady: Sizzle: A Novel by Julie Garwood – 3/1 ***
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 Have and To Hold
by Patricia Gaffney
10. Reader's Choice: Grave Secret by Charlaine Harris

To Read:


Complete:

[LooLoo]

3/8 Read


1. M - Midnight Pleasures by Kenyon, Shayne, Ashley 3/3/10 ***
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 3/4/10 ***
9. Romance list -Warprize by Elizabeth Vaughan 3/2/10 *****
10. Choice - Warlord by Elizabeth Vaughan

[colleen]

7/10 Completed

1. March: Read a book which title starts with "M."
Myra Breckinridge by Gore Vidal 3/2/10

2. Birthday: Read a book from a March B-day celebrant.
(BJ Rose) Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh 3/1/10

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from France.

4. St.Patrick's Day Irish Theme: Read a book that has a predominantly green cover or has anything related to Ireland (plot, cover, character, etc)

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.

6. International Womens' Month: Read a book that has a single female figure on the cover.
The Scandals of An Innocent by Nicola Cornick 3/5/10

7. Romance Genre: Read a historical romance.
The Present - Johanna Lindsey 3/1/10

8. Middle Name Pride Day: Read a book whose author either has a three-word name (EX. Jayne Ann Krentz, Karen Marie Moning) or carries an official middle initial (Ex. Laurell K. Hamilton, Shannon K. Butcher).
The Cowboy by Jayne Ann Krentz 3/4/10

9. Of Shelves and Lists: Read a book from the Top 100 Dear Author Romance List.
(http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2009/12/...) or (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2593...)
Wild at Heart by Patricia Gaffney 3/4/10

10. Reader's Choice
The Rules of Seduction by Madeline Hunter 3/3/10

[Lucy]

Read 1/7:



1. March: Read a book which title starts with "M."Mona Lisa Awakening by Sunny
2. Birthday: Read a book from a March B-day celebrant. (my bday)Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles
3. TBD
4. St.Patrick's Day Irish Theme: Read a book that has a predominantly green cover: The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
5. Military/War: Incarceron by Catherine Fisher
6. International Womens' Month: Read a book that has a single female figure on the cover. Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception by Maggie Stiefvater ☆☆☆☆☆ read 3/3
7. TBD
8. Middle Name Pride Day: Read a book whose author either has a three-word name Deadly Little Secret by Laurie Faria Stolarz
9. TBD
10. Reader's Choice: Tempest Rising by Nicole Peeler

[Kelley]

finished 0/10

1. March: Read a book which title starts with "M."

2. Birthday: Read a book from a March B-day celebrant. (so can I pick one from my own TBR since I'm a March bday girl?)

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from France. Sepulchre
(currently reading)

4. St. Patrick's Day Irish Theme: Read a book that has a predominantly green cover or has anything related to Ireland (plot, cover, character, etc) The Mammoth Book of Irish Romance
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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. - Main character is ex-military, discharged after surviving being a hostage and suffering from severe PTSD BoneMan's Daughters (finished 3/4/10)


6. International Womens' Month: Read a book that has a single female figure on the cover. Strange Brew
(currently reading)

7. Romance Genre: Read a historical romance.

8. Middle Name Pride Day: Read a book whose author either has a three-word name (EX. Jayne Ann Krentz, Karen Marie Moning) or carries an official middle initial (Ex. Laurell K. Hamilton, Shannon K. Butcher).

9. Of Shelves and Lists: Read a book from the Top 100 Dear Author Romance List.
(http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2009/12/...) or (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2593...)
Well there are several authors on there I can't I can't stand or bore me to tears. Or they are books I've already read (all the Lisa Cach's for example). So I'm going to go with the alternative someone mentioned about reading something else by one of the authors. Depending on what's available at the library or I already have in audio, I'm going to read something by one of these authors:
Jayne Ann Krentz
Amanda Quick
Iris Johansen
Lisa Kleypas
Linda Howard

10. Reader's Choice True Colors (currently reading)

[Erin]

Finished: 3/10

1. March: Read a book which title starts with "M."
Master of the Night by Angela Knight
2. Birthday: Read a book from a March B-day celebrant. (from Danielle's shelf)
Wild Thing by Maggie Shayne, Meljean Brook, Marjorie M. Liu, and Alyssa Day
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from France.
Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton (re-read)
4. St.Patrick's Day Irish Theme: Read a book that has a predominantly green cover or has anything related to Ireland (plot, cover, character, etc)
Heart of the Sea by Nora Roberts
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.
Born of Ice by Sherrilyn Kenyon
6. International Womens' Month: Read a book that has a single female figure on the cover.
Shadow Touch by Marjorie M. Liu
7. Romance Genre: Read a historical romance.
The Touch Of Fire by Linda Howard 3/3
8. Middle Name Pride Day: Read a book whose author either has a three-word name (EX. Jayne Ann Krentz, Karen Marie Moning) or carries an official middle initial (Ex. Laurell K. Hamilton, Shannon K. Butcher).
Bite by Laurell K. Hamilton, Charlaine Harris, MaryJanice Davidson, Angela Knight, and Vickie Taylor 3/4
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Read a book from the Top 100 Dear Author Romance List.
(http://dearauthor.com/wordpress/2009/12/...) or (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2593...)
Dream Man by Linda Howard 3/2
10. Reader's Choice
Tapestry by Lynn Kurland, Madeline Hunter, Karen Marie Moning, and Sherrilyn Kenyon



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