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2010 March Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread
Update - March 9At the moment, we have 72 readers participating in this month's challenge:
Alathea - 10 books read Done! Congratulations!
Amanda (AmandaG3)
Amanda (amandine) - 5 books read
Angelique
Angie (out of 8)
Annie (a mad hamster) - 4 books read
Annvelwis - 4 books read
Barbara - 4 books read
BJ Rose - 2 books read
Briansgirl
Carolyn F
Carrie - 1 book read
Cathy - 4 books read
Charlotte (Buried in Books) (out of 5)
Colleen - 10 books read Done! Congratulations!
Deanna
Debbie - 3 books read
Diane - 3 books read
Erin - 3 books read
FlibBityFLooB - 1 book read
Gaijinmama
Holly
Jan
Jane - 1 book read
Jennefer
Judy - 3 books read
Julie (Mom2lnb) - 1 book read
Karina - 2 books read
Katherine (out of 9)
Kelley (shewolf0316) - 3 books read
Kenjii
Kristine (out of 7)
Laura
Lindy-Lane
LooLoo (out of 8) - 6 books read
Lotte_ladybird (out of 8) - 5 books read
Lynne - 4 books read
m.allen - 4 books read
Megan (out of 5)
Mel W - 5 books read
Melissa - 1 book read
Nana - 1 book read
Nikki - 2 books read
Photojim - 5 books read
Pia
Pollyanna - 1 book read
Purple (out of 8) - 1 book read
Rachel
Regina
Sallie - 2 books read
Samantha - 3 books read
Sandra (Aus) - 3 books read
Sara - 2 books read
Sharon O - 1 book read
Stephanie P - 3 books read
Toni - 1 book read
Tosca - 2 books read
Tracy (out of 5 or 8)
Valorie - 3 books read
Yz - 1 book read
11 readers have signed up since the last update:
Alexis
Amanda (MI) - 3 books read
ANK (canine lover) - 1 book read
Chelle - 2 books read
Donna - 3 books read
Kasia
Kat (out of 3)
Lu - 1 book read
Lucy (out of 7) - 1 book read
Shazzy - 2 books read
Shyloh - 2 books read
You can sign up at any time throughout the month.
2 readers have completed all 10 categories so far this month. Congratulations Alathea and Colleen!
Total books read by the group so far this month: 136
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 14.
Reminder: Don't forget to add your challenge books to the group's bookshelf. Thanks!
Happy reading, everyone!
Mel, thanks for the update, I hope you are feeling better.
finished 4/101. 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
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)
March Monthly Challenge1/9
1. "M" Title: Murder is Binding by Lorna Barrett
2. March B-day: Storm Glass by Maria V. Snyder {Danielle} (Glass #1)
3. France:
4. Green cover: Love,Your Secret Admirer by Susan Meier
5. Military/War: Under the King's Command : Romancing the Crown by Ingrid Weaver
6. Single female on cover: Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris (Sookie Stackhouse #1)
7. Historical romance: Nicola and the Viscount by Meg Cabot
8. Author Middle Name: Sea Glass by Maria V. Snyder (Glass #2)
9. Top 100 Romance List: SKIP I don't agree with a forced list to read from.
10. Reader's Choice: Sex, Lies, and Online Dating by Rachel Gibson
March Monthly Challenge
read 6 out of 10
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
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
MARCH5 of 10 complete!
1. Starts with M:
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:
6. Lone Lady:
7. Historical: Devil's Bride by Stephanie Laurens
8. Author with Three-Word Name:
9. Top 100 Dear Author Romance List:To Have and To Hold
by Patricia Gaffney
10. Reader's Choice:
To Read:
Complete:
Update: 3/10 on 03/09/20102. 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
9. Of Shelves and Lists: To Have and To Hold by Patricia Gaffney
7/8 Read1. M -
2. Birthday (Amber's list) - Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs
4. Green/Ireland -
5. Military/war -
6. Single woman on cover -
8. Middle name pride -
9. Romance list -
10. Choice -
I swapped the birthday choice to Bone Crossed from Amber's list.
Mel W wrote: "Update - March 9At the moment, we have 72 readers participating in this month's challenge:
Alathea - 10 books read Done! Congratulations!
Amanda (AmandaG3)
Amanda (amandine) - 5 books read
An..."
Hi Mel,
I don't want to be a bother, but I've read 4 books not 2 :)
4/10 Done1. Starts with M:
2. Birthday (Danielle - Book Huntress): Hunting Ground By Patricia Briggs
3. France: The Agent's Proposition By Lyn Stone
4. Green Cover:
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:
8. 3 names: Retribution By Jeanne C. Stein
9. Top 100: The Smoke Thief By Shana Abe
10. Reader's Choice:
To Read:
Done:
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March Monthly Challenge
read 7 out of 10
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
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
Annvelwis wrote: "Hi Mel,I don't want to be a bother, but I've read 4 books not 2 :) ..."
No bother at all - fixed - sorry about that :)
RRRC 2010 March Monthly Challenge Update9/10 completed
1. M:
2. B'day: (Danielle the Book Huntress)
3. France:
4. St Pat's Day:
5. War: Guardian's Redemption by Marie Harte
6. Single Female Cover:
7. Historical Romance:
8. 3 word author:
9. Top 100 List:
10. Choice:
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1. M = My Immortal2. 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.
9. Romance list = Dead of Night
10. Choice = Shift
Flirt was pretty good. Can't wait until Bullet comes out.
RRRC GROUP MONTHLY CHALLENGE - MARCHDuration: March 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010
6/10 read
4. St Patrick's Day:
5. Military/War:
9. Of Shelves & Lists: Devil's Bride by Stephanie Laurens
10. Reader's Choice:
Monthly Challenge:Duration: March 1 - March 31, 2010
5 / 10 Read:
1. March: Marked (3/3) ★★★★☆
2. Birthday: (BJ Rose) Lover Eternal - (3/8) ★★★★★
3. Geography: France
4. St.Patrick's Day (green cover): A Real Angel - (3/5) ★★★☆☆
5. Military/War: Lover Awakened (3/10) ★★★★★
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:
March Challenge 6/8 done1. 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 finished March 10
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
** 5 of 5 completed **2. March Birthday (Christel): No Rest for the Wickedby Kresley Cole – ★★★☆☆ – 03/02/10
5. Military: Out of Controlby Suzanne Brockmann – ★★★★☆ – 03/07/10
6. Single Female on Cover: Bound to Pleaseby Lilli Feisty – ★★★★☆ – 03/08/10
7. Historical Romance: Proof by Seductionby Courtney Milan – ★★★★☆ – 03/10/10
9. Hot 100: Over the Edgeby Suzanne Brockmann – ★★★★★ – 03/05/10
Hoping to get to these too
1. Starts with M: Midnight Risingby Lara Adrian
10. Reader's Choice: Into the Nightby Suzanne Brockmann
20% (2/10 read). Finished my "France" book :)2. Birthday (Danielle): Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
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
3/13 UPDATE1. Starts with M:
2. Birthday (Amber):
3. France:
4. St. Patrick's Day:
5. Military/War:
6. 1 Female Cover:
7. Historical Romance: Silver Silence by Joy Nash
8. 3 names: The Phoenix Charm by Helen Scott Taylor
9. Top 100: Bound by Your Touch by Meredith Duran
10. Reader's Choice: Gentlemen Prefer Succubi by Jill Myles
READ:
TO READ:
5/10 Done1. Starts with M:
2. Birthday (Danielle - Book Huntress): Hunting Ground By Patricia Briggs
3. France: The Agent's Proposition By Lyn Stone
4. Green Cover:
5. Military/War: Hidden Agendas By Lora Leigh
6. 1 Female Cover:
7. Historical Romance:
8. 3 names: Retribution By Jeanne C. Stein
9. Top 100: The Smoke Thief By Shana Abe
10. Reader's Choice:
To Read:
Done:
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2/10 Completed1. "M": Marked by P.C. Cast
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
6 of 10 completed. Several other books in the meantie that never made the challenge list.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. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry - Yeah, I know it's only 115 pages. But there are more thoughts in this book than in most of the romance novels I read. I got it for my son who turned 17 yesterday and had never read it. Maybe it was my way of telling him to never grow up. (3/11)
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.
finished 6/101. 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
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...)
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)
Finished: 5/101. March: Read a book which title starts with "M."
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.
8. Middle Name Pride Day: Read a book whose author either has a three-word name.
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Read a book from the Top 100 Dear Author Romance List.
Tapestry by Lynn Kurland, Madeline Hunter, Karen Marie Moning, and Sherrilyn Kenyon
Also read:
3/9
3/7
3/4
3/1
I'm only doing 8 of the categories and I'm done.8/8 Read
1. M -
2. Birthday (Amber's list) -
4. Green/Ireland -
5. Military/war -
6. Single woman on cover -
8. Middle name pride -
9. Romance list -
10. Choice -
4/10 Okay I switch up a book or two with something else.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.
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.
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.
Promise Me Tonight: A Weston Novel by Sara Lindsey
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.
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
10. Reader's Choice
Stolen Fury by Elisabeth Naughton
March Monthly Challenge
read 8 out of 10
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
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
1. M = My Immortal2. Birthday = Lover Enshrined
3. Geography = Black Ice
4. Green/Ireland = Sword of Darkness
5. Military/war = Lily and the Major
6.
7. HR = Highland Vow
8.
9. Romance list = Dead of Night
10. Choice = Shift
Loved Blood Magic. Eileen Wilks is one of my favorite authors.
Update 3/112. Birthday:
4. St.Patrick's Day Irish Theme:
Completed 2/10
Marchcompleted 4/10
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
8. Middle Name Pride: Seduced By A Scoundrel by Barbara Dawson Smith
9. Top 100 Dear Author Romance: Scandal by Carolyn Jewel
March Challenge 20106/10 read
01. M Book: Mistress: At What Price? - Anne Oliver - 04/03/10
02. B-Day (Danielle "the book huntress"): Dark Music - Charlotte Lamb -
03. Geography France: Tower Of Shadows - Sara Craven - 05/03/10
04. St Patrick's Day: The Piano Teacher - Janice Y.K. Lee - 02/03/10
05. Military/War: Suite Française - Irène Némirovsky
06. Int Women's Month: Definitely Dead - Charlaine Harris - 11/03/10
07. Historical Romance: The Earl's Dilemma - Emily May - 06/03/10
08. Middle Name Pride: The Heart of Christmas - Tara Taylor Quinn -
09. Of Shelves and List: Naked in Death - J.D. Robb -
10. Reader's Choice: Vampires Quest - Vivi Anna - 09/03/10
6/10 Done1. Starts with M:
2. Birthday (Danielle - Book Huntress):
3. France: The Agent's Proposition By Lyn Stone
4. Green Cover:
5. Military/War: Hidden Agendas By Lora Leigh
6. 1 Female Cover:
7. Historical Romance:
8. 3 names: Retribution By Jeanne C. Stein
9. Top 100: The Smoke Thief By Shana Abe
10. Reader's Choice:
To Read:
Done:
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RRRC GROUP MONTHLY CHALLENGE - MARCHDuration: March 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010
7/10 read
4. St Patrick's Day:
5. Military/War:
9. Of Shelves & Lists: Devil's Bride by Stephanie Laurens
March Challenge 7/8 done1. March: Read a book which title starts with "M."
Metro Girl - Janet Evanovich finished March 12
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 finished March 10
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
Finished: 7/101. March: Read a book which title starts with "M."
2. Birthday: Read a book from a March B-day celebrant. (from Danielle's shelf)
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)
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.
8. Middle Name Pride Day: Read a book whose author either has a three-word name.
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Read a book from the Top 100 Dear Author Romance List.
Tapestry by Lynn Kurland, Madeline Hunter, Karen Marie Moning, and Sherrilyn Kenyon
Had to swap Wild Thing for On the Prowl as the library is being slow. Really like the Patricia Briggs and Eileen Wilks stories.
Also read:
3/9
3/7
3/4
3/1
5/10 Okay I switch up a book or two with something else.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.
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.
complete 3/4
6. International Womens' Month: Read a book that has a single female figure on the cover.
7. Romance Genre: Read a historical romance.
Promise Me Tonight: A Weston Novel by Sara Lindsey
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.
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
10. Reader's Choice
Stolen Fury by Elisabeth Naughton
2/101. Starts with "M" - Magic and the Modern Girl by Mindy Klasky
2. Birthday -
3. France -
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
3/101. "M" Title:
2. Birthday:
3. France:
4. Irish Theme:
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:
RRRC Monthly Challenge"M" -
Birthday - Wild Thing(Danielle's shelf)
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 -
Reader's Choice - The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
3/81. "M."
2. Birthday:
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.
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
30% (3/10 read). Really enjoyed Cotillion :)2. Birthday (Danielle): Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
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
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
7/10 Done1. Starts with M:
2. Birthday (Danielle - Book Huntress):
3. France: The Agent's Proposition By Lyn Stone
4. Green Cover:
5. Military/War: Hidden Agendas By Lora Leigh
6. 1 Female Cover:
7. Historical Romance:
8. 3 names:
9. Top 100: The Smoke Thief By Shana Abe
10. Reader's Choice:
To Read:
Done:
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March Challenge 8/8 done - all done!1. March: Read a book which title starts with "M."
Metro Girl - Janet Evanovich finished March 12
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 Ahernfinished March 13
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. PASS
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 finished March 10
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
March: Megan's Mark - Lora LeighMilitary: Street Game - Christine Feehan
Women: Come To Me - Lisa Cach
Genre: Shields of Pride - Elizabeth Chadwick
Middle Name: Betrayed - Jamie Leigh Hansen
40% (4/10 read). My Green book cover book was really short -- only 60 pages. EEK! :)2. Birthday (Danielle): Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
5. Military/War: Désirée by Annemarie Selinko (re-read)
6. 1 Female Cover: Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
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
RRRC Group March Monthly Challenge
Challenge Duration: March 1 - March 31, 2010
Pick 3,5,8 or all 10
ONLY 2 MORE TO GO
2. Birthday(Angie):I'm the Vampire That's Why by Michele Bardsley
4. St.Patrick's Day:Dead Sexy by Tate Hallaway...13/03***
6. 1 Female on Cover:Torn by Julie Kenner
7. Historical:Savage Thunder by Johanna Lindsey...06/03****
10. Reader's Choice:Embrace the Night Eternal by Joss Ware...12/03****
Challenge Duration: March 1 - March 31, 2010
Pick 3,5,8 or all 10
ONLY 2 MORE TO GO
2. Birthday(Angie):I'm the Vampire That's Why by Michele Bardsley
4. St.Patrick's Day:Dead Sexy by Tate Hallaway...13/03***
6. 1 Female on Cover:Torn by Julie Kenner
7. Historical:Savage Thunder by Johanna Lindsey...06/03****
10. Reader's Choice:Embrace the Night Eternal by Joss Ware...12/03****
8/10 Done1. Starts with M:
2. Birthday (Danielle - Book Huntress):
3. France: The Agent's Proposition By Lyn Stone
4. Green Cover:
5. Military/War:
6. 1 Female Cover:
7. Historical Romance:
8. 3 names:
9. Top 100: The Smoke Thief By Shana Abe
10. Reader's Choice:
To Read:
Done:
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Monthly Challenge:Duration: March 1 - March 31, 2010
6 / 10 Read:
1. March: Marked (3/3) ★★★★☆
2. Birthday: (BJ Rose) Lover Eternal - (5/8) ★★★★★
3. Geography: France
4. St.Patrick's Day (green cover): A Real Angel - (3/5) ★★★☆☆
5. Military/War: Lover Awakened (3/10) ★★★★★
6. International Womens' Month:
7. Romance Genre: Trouble In Paradise (3/6) ★★★☆☆
8. Middle Name Pride Day: Lover Revealed (3/13) ★★★★★
9. Of Shelves and Lists:
10. Reader's Choice:
Romance Readers Reading Challenges
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Labyrinth (other topics)
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Duration: March 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010
5/10 read
1. "M": The Mercenary by Cherry Adair8/32. February b'day: Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole and Gena Showalter (BJ Rose's shelf)2/33. Geography - France: Lord Viper (Infernal Night, #1) (e-book) by Ruth D. Kerce1/34. St Patrick's Day:
5. Military/War:
6. International Womens' Month: Steamed by Katie MacAlister
7. Romance Genre - Historical: The Devil Who Tamed Her by Johanna Lindsey9/38. Middle Name Pride Day: Call of the Highland Moon (e-book) by Kendra Leigh Castle5/39. Of Shelves & Lists: Devil's Bride by Stephanie Laurens
10. Reader's Choice: