2010 March Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

[Karina]

March Challenge 2010
4/5 read

1.March: Read a book which title starts with "M."
Mansfield Park Completed:17/03/2010

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

3.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)
PS, I Love You Completed:8/03/2010

4.International Womens' Month: Read a book that has a single female figure on the cover.
Dead Until DarkCompleted:5/03/2010

5.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).
Little WomenCompleted:4/03/2010

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Four down! And a book that didn't fit any of the categories? Well, at least I got an A-Z from it.

1. Dial 'M' for... book? Men at Work - anthology (Blaze book) (3/5) Well one of the three stories was good...

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.

[Kelley]

finished 3/10

1. March: Read a book which title starts with "M." My Spellbound Heart (finished 3/5/10)


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. Time For Eternity - technically it's a time travel but over 95% occurs in the past so I'm counting it. :-) (finished 3/5/10)


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...)
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)

[Chelle]

Update: 2/10 on 03/04/2010


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

[Wolf]

update 3/5/10:

1. M for March: Messenger -3/4
2. Birthday: TBD
3. Geography [France:]: TBD
4. St.Patrick's Day Irish Theme [Ireland/green:]: TBD
5. Military/War: Eye of the Red Tsar: A Novel of Suspense
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: The Bread of Angels: A Memoir of Love and Faith in Damascus

[Amanda]

Update 3/5/10

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

[Julianna]

Update 3/5

4. St.Patrick's Day Irish Theme: There's Always Chocolate by Abby Irish (3/4)

Completed 1/10

[Amber]

2/8


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.
Unforgettable - Julie Ortolon 3/5/10

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

[colleen]

9/10 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.
The Last Time I Saw Paris - Elizabeth Adler 3/5/10

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.
Basic Training - Julie Miller 3/5/10

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

[Sandra]

RRRC 2010 March Monthly Challenge Update

5/10 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 8/3/10 ★★★★★
8. 3 word author: The Iron Hunt by Marjorie M. Liu 11/3/10 ★★★
9. Top 100 List: Rejar by Dara Joy 9/3/10 ★★★★
10. Choice: A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands 6/3/10 ★★★

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[Mojca]

10/10


1. March: Maximum Ride Book #1: The Angel Experiment by James Patterson — 03/05
2. Birthday: Beast In The Tower by Julie Miller (B-day girl: Danielle) — 03/04
3. Geography (France): The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown — 03/05
4. St.Patrick's Day: The Irish Devil by Diane Whiteside — 03/04
5. Military/War: Captain Seadog by Jefferson Cooper — 03/04
6. International Womens' Month: Turbulent Sea by Christine Feehan — 03/01
7. Romance Genre (historical): The Prize by Brenda Joyce — 03/02
8. Middle Name Pride Day: The Highlander's Touch by Karen Marie Moning — 03/03
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon — 03/04
10. Reader's Choice: Just Another Day In Paradise by Justine Davis — 03/05

[Sandra]

Congrats, Alathea, very quick.

[Mojca]

Thanks, Sandra. Yet another month that I had nothing better to do than read. ;)

[Sandra]

At least you can decide where you want to escape to and do it. That's a good thing.

[Lotte_ladybird]

March Challenge 3/8 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)finished March 3

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from France. Da Vinci Code - Dan Brown finished March 5

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

[Samantha]

3/10 Here I go!

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

Maverick by Lora Leigh complete 3/2

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

Rode Hard, Put Up Wet by Lorelei James completed 3/6

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
complete 3/4
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

[Toni]

1/10

1. Starts with "M" - Magic and the Modern Girl by Mindy Klasky
2. Birthday - Storm Glass by Maria V. Synder (Danielle's shelf) 3/5/10
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

[Mel W]

Photojim wrote: " 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 ..."

Heh, sorry Jim, have been a bit distracted by my husband's return after three weeks of being away ;)

Tease away though - I like my e-book smut but thought it prudent I put the warning for those that don't :)

[LooLoo]

5/8 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 3/5/10 ****
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 3/6/10 *****

[Nikki ♥]

2/10


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: Tender Rebel by Johanna Lindsey 3/6/10
8. Middle Name Pride Day:
9. Top 100 from Dear Author:
10. Reader's Choice:

[~Sara~]

Complete 2/10
1. Starts with "M": Miss Wonderful
2. Birthday (BJ Rose): Devil in Winter
3. Geography - France: Chocolat
4. Irish Theme: Green cover and Roarke (mmm) - Glory in Death
5. Military/War: (hero was a marine) All Night Long 3/3***
6. Single Female on Cover: Jane Eyre
7. Historical Romance: Lord Perfect
8. Middle Name Author: J.R. Ward - Lover Awakened 3/4****
9. From the Top 100 Dear Author Romance List: Mr. Impossible
10. Reader's Choice: American Gods

[colleen]

10/10 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.
The Last Time I Saw Paris - Elizabeth Adler 3/5/10

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)
A Christmas Grace: A Novel - Anne Perry 3/6/10 (set in Ireland)

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.
Basic Training - Julie Miller 3/5/10

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

[Valorie]

1/10 Done

1. Starts with M: Midnight Rising By Lara Adrian
2. Birthday (Danielle - Book Huntress): Hunting Ground By Patricia Briggs
3. France: The Agent's Proposition By Lyn Stone
4. Green Cover: Torn By Julie Kenner 3/5 ****
5. Military/War: Hidden Agendas By Lora Leigh
6. 1 Female Cover: Blood Is the New Black: A Novel By Valerie Stivers
7. Historical Romance: Soulless By Gail Carriger (It's historical vampire, does that count?)
8. 3 names: Retribution By Jeanne C. Stein
9. Top 100: The Smoke Thief By Shana Abe
10. Reader's Choice: Sex and the Single Vampire By Katie MacAlister

To Read:


Done:

[BJ Rose]

March
completed 2/10

1. Starts with 'M': Midnight Pleasures With a Scoundrel by Lorraine Heath Mar 6 (4*)
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:Second Sight by Amanda Quick Mar 3 (4*)

[BJ Rose]

Alathea wrote: "10/10"

WOW!! Congratulation, Alathea!!!

[FlibBityFLooB]

10% (1/10). Maurice was taboo for the era it was written in, but a good read :)

1. Starts with M: Maurice by EM Forster - 03/06/10, ★★★★
2. Birthday (Danielle): Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
3. France: Abundance: A Novel of Marie Antoinette by Sena Jeter Naslund
4. Green Cover: My Soul to Lose by Rachel Vincent
5. Military/War: Desiree by Annemarie Selinko (re-read)
6. 1 Female Cover: Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
7. Historical Romance: Cotillion by Georgette Heyer
8. 3 names: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
9. Top 100: For My Lady's Heart by Laura Kinsale
10. Reader's Choice: Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs

[Debbie]

Monthly Challenge:
Duration: March 1 - March 31, 2010
3 / 10 Read:

1. March: Marked (3/3) ★★★★☆
2. Birthday: (BJ Rose) Lover Eternal - (currently reading )
3. Geography: France
4. St.Patrick's Day (green cover): A Real Angel - (3/5) ★★★☆☆
5. Military/War:
6. International Womens' Month:
7. Romance Genre: Trouble In Paradise (3/6) ★★★☆☆
8. Middle Name Pride Day:
9. Of Shelves and Lists:
10. Reader's Choice:

[Diane ~Firefly~]

latest update




Challenge Duration: March 1 - March 31, 2010

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 - 3/4/10
6 International Women's Month (single female on cover) - 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 - 3/1/10
10 Reader's Choice - Hannah's Hunks by Bonnie Tucker - 3/1/10

[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 4 March 2010
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 March 2010 - read both and only really liked the 2nd title listed
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 - The Grand Sophy by Georgette Heyer

[Sandra]

Yay, Colleen.

[Nana]

I'm reading "Mist of Avalon", but it's in portuguese, so I guess it doesn't count for number 1 cause in portugueses the title starts with "B". So I'll will count that as number "8. Middle Name Pride Day".

And I'll post others as I go, or should I create a topic?

[Valorie]

2/10 Done

1. Starts with M: Midnight Rising By Lara Adrian 3/7 *****
2. Birthday (Danielle - Book Huntress): Hunting Ground By Patricia Briggs
3. France: The Agent's Proposition By Lyn Stone
4. Green Cover: Torn By Julie Kenner 3/5 ****
5. Military/War: Hidden Agendas By Lora Leigh
6. 1 Female Cover: Blood Is the New Black: A Novel By Valerie Stivers
7. Historical Romance: Soulless By Gail Carriger (It's historical vampire, does that count?)
8. 3 names: Retribution By Jeanne C. Stein
9. Top 100: The Smoke Thief By Shana Abe
10. Reader's Choice: Sex and the Single Vampire By Katie MacAlister

To Read:


Done:

[Carrie]

1. March: Milkrun by Sarah Mlynowski 3/07

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: Skip

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

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. Reader's Choice

[Mel W]

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

3/10 read

1. "M": The Mercenary by Cherry Adair
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
4. St Patrick's Day:
5. Military/War:
6. International Womens' Month:
7. Romance Genre - Historical:
8. Middle Name Pride Day: Call of the Highland Moon (e-book) by Kendra Leigh Castle 5/3
9. Of Shelves & Lists: Devil's Bride by Stephanie Laurens
10. Reader's Choice:

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Seven books read and only five categories covered. Hmmm. I think I need to do a better job of picking.

1. Dial 'M' for... book? Men at Work - anthology (Blaze book) (3/5) Well one of the three stories was good...

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'! The Scent of Shadows: The First Sign of the Zodiac by Vicki Pettersson (3/8) In the war between light and shadow only the photographer wins.

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.

[Mel W]

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

4/10 read

1. "M": The Mercenary by Cherry Adair 8/3
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
4. St Patrick's Day:
5. Military/War:
6. International Womens' Month:
7. Romance Genre - Historical:
8. Middle Name Pride Day: Call of the Highland Moon (e-book) by Kendra Leigh Castle 5/3
9. Of Shelves & Lists: Devil's Bride by Stephanie Laurens
10. Reader's Choice:

[Mel W]

Nana wrote: "I'm reading "Mist of Avalon", but it's in portuguese, so I guess it doesn't count for number 1 cause in portugueses the title starts with "B". So I'll will count that as number "8. Middle Name Pride Day".

And I'll post others as I go, or should I create a topic?..."

Nana, you can post as you go, and then post your final list at the end of the month :)

[Mel W]

Running late with the update I should have posted 7/3, dealing with some health issues of husband's (nothing major ... we hope) - will get the update up tomorrow (8/3).

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Mel W wrote: "Running late with the update I should have posted 7/3, dealing with some health issues of husband's (nothing major ... we hope) - will get the update up tomorrow (8/3)."

No worries on an update. I hope everything is OK.

[Mel W]

Thanks, Jim - looks like a stomach ulcer but he's has to have a couple more tests to make sure.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Hope hubby is okay, Mel W. *hugs*

[Lotte_ladybird]

March Challenge 5/8 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)finished March 3

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from France. Da Vinci Code - Dan Brown finished March 5

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 finished March 7


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 finished March 8

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

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

My youngest just looked over my shoulder and read the first line of the challenge, "Read a book with an M... In it? That should be easy."

Made me chuckle.

[Annie]

Update time... 4/10 read

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. 7 March.
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). 6 March.
8. 3 word name: Fired Up by Jayne Ann Krentz. 3 March.
9. Top 100 list: Shattered Rainbows by Mary Jo Putney. 7 March.
10. Reader's choice: TBD

[Carolyn F.]

Photojim wrote: "My youngest just looked over my shoulder and read the first line of the challenge, "Read a book with an M... In it? That should be easy."

Made me chuckle."

"M" - done!

[LooLoo]

6/8 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 3/8/10 **
5. Military/war - Warsworn by Elizabeth Vaughan 3/5/10 ****
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 3/6/10 *****

[Lynne]

MARCH

4 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: Like a Charm by Candace Havens – 3/8 ****

To Read:


Complete:

[Amanda]

March Monthly Challenge
read 5 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

[Valorie]

3/10 Done

1. Starts with M: Midnight Rising By Lara Adrian 3/7 *****
2. Birthday (Danielle - Book Huntress): Hunting Ground By Patricia Briggs
3. France: The Agent's Proposition By Lyn Stone
4. Green Cover: Torn By Julie Kenner 3/5 ****
5. Military/War: Hidden Agendas By Lora Leigh
6. 1 Female Cover: Blood Is the New Black: A Novel By Valerie Stivers
7. Historical Romance: Soulless By Gail Carriger 3/8 ****
8. 3 names: Retribution By Jeanne C. Stein
9. Top 100: The Smoke Thief By Shana Abe
10. Reader's Choice: Sex and the Single Vampire By Katie MacAlister

To Read:


Done:
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[Erin]

Finished: 4/10

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.
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.
Dream Man by Linda Howard 3/2
10. Reader's Choice
Tapestry by Lynn Kurland, Madeline Hunter, Karen Marie Moning, and Sherrilyn Kenyon 3/9



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