2010 March Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

7/10 and some time to spare. I've read a few others that could qualify, but I'll probably not use those.

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 Delicious by Susan Mallery (3/14). Green cover. Saw this on Samantha's list and saw it on top of Mt. Toberead. I'm not that smart, but I put two and two together. A thought was born, 'I can use this as my green book!' You can't put one past me.

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

8/10 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 (Navy SEAL): Forget Me Not by Marliss Melton 14/3
6. International Womens' Month: Steamed by Katie MacAlister 10/3
7. Romance Genre - Historical: The Devil Who Tamed Her by Johanna Lindsey 9/3
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: Hot Ice by Nora Roberts 12/3

[Carolyn F.]

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

Loved Shift - can't wait until the next book.

[Kasia]

update:

March (4 Done)




1. Starts with M:
2. Birthday (Melissa): Voices of Dragons by Carrie Vaughn
3. France: Death du Jour (Temperance Brennan, #2) by Kathy Reichs
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: A Rush of Wings (The Maker's Song, #1) by Adrian Phoenix
7. Historical Romance:
8. 3 names:
9. Top 100:
10. Reader's Choice: Déjà Dead (Temperance Brennan, #1) by Kathy Reichs

[Annvelwis]

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6/10

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) 14-03 ***
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from France.
Storm Winds by Iris Johansen
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.
The Songs of the Kings by Barry Unsworth 09-03 ***
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

[Barbara ★]

3/14 UPDATE

1. Starts with M: Murder in the Place of Anubis by Lynda Robinson 3/2
2. Birthday (Amber): City of Glass by Cassandra Clare 3/6
3. France: Death du Jour by KIathy Reichs 3/8 (parts of book take place in France)
4. St. Patrick's Day: Irish Magic by Susan Wiggs et al 3/5
5. Military/War: Alchemy of Stone by Ekaterina Sedia (mechanics vs gargoyleswar on drugs) 3/11
6. 1 Female Cover: Strange Angels by Lili St. Crow 3/10
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 3/14

READ:


TO READ:

[FlibBityFLooB]

60% (6/10) On a Patricia Briggs reading binge at the moment ;)

1. Starts with M: Maurice by EM Forster - 03/06/10, ★★★★
2. Birthday (Danielle): Moon Called by Patricia Briggs - 03/13/10, ★★★★1/2
3. France: Abundance: A Novel of Marie Antoinette by Sena Jeter Naslund - 03/10/10, ★★★★
4. Green Cover: My Soul to Lose by Rachel Vincent - 03/13/10, ★★★★
5. Military/War: Désirée by Annemarie Selinko (re-read)
6. 1 Female Cover: Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
7. Historical Romance: Cotillion by Georgette Heyer - 03/12/10, ★★★★★
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 - 03/14/10, ★★★★★

[~Sara~]

Complete 4/10

1. Starts with "M": Mr. Perfect
2. Birthday (BJ Rose): Devil in Winter
3. Geography - France: Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
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: Must Love Hellhounds 3/14***
7. Historical Romance: Again The Magic 3/10**
8. Middle Name Author: J.R. Ward - Lover Awakened 3/4****
9. From the Top 100 Dear Author Romance List: Anyone But You
10. Reader's Choice: American Gods

[Valorie]

FlibBityFLooB wrote: "60% (6/10) On a Patricia Briggs reading binge at the moment ;)

1. Starts with M: Maurice by EM Forster - 03/06/10, ★★★★
2. Birthday (Danielle): Moon Called by Patric..."

Love, love, love Patricia Briggs! Hope you are enjoying them!

[Erin]

Finished: 8/10

1. March: Read a book which title starts with "M."
Master of the Night by Angela Knight 3/11
2. Birthday: Read a book from a March B-day celebrant. (from Danielle's shelf)
On the Prowl by Patricia Briggs, Eileen Wilks, Karen Chance, and Sunny 3/12
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from France.
Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton (re-read) 3/12
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.
Dark Demon by Christine Feehan 3/13
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

I started listening to Dark Demon on audiobook last month but the file expired before I finished it, so I borrowed a paperback from the library and decided to start it again. Really enjoyed it and can't wait to read the next one in the series.



Also read:
3/9 3/7 3/4 3/1

[Lynne]

6 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: The Return Of The Prodigal by Kasey Michaels – 3/14 ***
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: The Duke And I by Julia Quinn
8. Author with Three-Word Name: Divine Misdemeanors by Laurell K. Hamilton – 3/9 ***
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:

[~Sara~]

#9 was a quick read so I'm halfway there.
Complete 5/10
1. Starts with "M": Mr. Perfect
2. Birthday (BJ Rose): Devil in Winter
3. Geography - France: Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
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: Must Love Hellhounds 3/14***
7. Historical Romance: Again The Magic 3/10**
8. Middle Name Author: J.R. Ward - Lover Awakened 3/4****
9. From the Top 100 Dear Author Romance List: Anyone But You 3/15***
10. Reader's Choice: American Gods

[Mel W]

Update - March 14

At the moment, we have 72 readers participating in this month's challenge:

Alathea - 10 books read Done! Congratulations!
Alexis
Amanda (AmandaG3)
Amanda (amandine) - 8 books read
Amanda (MI) - 3 books read
Angelique - 4 books read
Angie (out of 8) - 3 books read
ANK (canine lover) - 1 book read
Annie (a mad hamster) - 4 books read
Annvelwis - 5 books read
Barbara - 7 books read
BJ Rose - 4 books read
Briansgirl (out of 9) - 1 book read
Carolyn F - 3 books read
Carrie - 1 book read
Cathy - 6 books read
Charlotte (Buried in Books) (out of 5)
Chelle - 3 books read
Colleen - 10 books read Done! Congratulations!
Deanna
Debbie - 6 books read
Diane - 3 books read
Donna - 3 books read
Erin - 8 books read
FlibBityFLooB - 6 books read
Gaijinmama
Holly
Jan
Jane - 6 books read
Jennefer
Judy - 7 books read
Julie (Mom2lnb) - 2 books read
Karina (out of 5) - 3 books read
Kasia - 4 books read
Kat (out of 5) - 3 books read
Katherine (out of 9)
Kelley (shewolf0316) - 6 books read
Kenjii
Kristine (out of 7)
Laura Lulu
Lindy-Lane - 1 book read
LooLoo - 8 (out of 8) books read - Congratulations!
Lotte_ladybird - 8 (out of 8) books read - Congratulations!
Lu - 2 books read
Lucy (out of 7) - 1 book read
Lynne - 6 books read
m.allen - 4 books read
Megan (out of 5)
Mel W - 8 books read
Melissa - 2 books read
Nana - 1 book read
Nikki - 3 books read
Photojim - 7 books read
Pia
Pollyanna - 1 book read
Purple (out of 8) - 3 books read
Rachel
Regina
Sallie - 2 books read
Samantha - 5 books read
Sandra (Aus) - 8 books read
Sara - 5 books read
Sharon O - 3 books read
Shazzy - 6 books read
Shyloh (out of 8) - 3 books read
Stephanie P - 4 books read
Tara
Toni - 2 books read
Tosca - 2 books read
Tracy - 5 books (out of 5) read - Congratulations!
Valorie - 8 books read
Yz - 2 booka read

No new readers have signed up since the last update.

You can sign up at any time throughout the month.

2 readers have completed all 10 categories so far this month.

Total books read by the group so far this month: 240

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 21.

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

Happy reading, everyone!

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

8/10 done.


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 Delicious by Susan Mallery (3/14). Green cover. Saw this on Samantha's list and saw it on top of Mt. Toberead. I'm not that smart, but I put two and two together. A thought was born, 'I can use this as my green book!' You can't put one past me.

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? Every Woman's Fantasy by Vicki Lewis Thompson (3/15) and I usually like her stuff. This was just bad all over. I guess this time that third name didn't help as much as it should have.

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.

[Nikki ♥]

4/10


1. "M" Title:
2. Birthday:
3. France: Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon 3/12/10
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: Montana Creeds: Dylan by Linda Lael Miller
9. Top 100 from Dear Author:
10. Reader's Choice:

[Jennefer]

2/10 read

1. March: Maurice by E.M. Forster

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

3. France: You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister

4. St.Patrick's Day Irish Theme: Immortal in Death by JD Robb *** 03/15 Oh that Irish stud muffin Roarke! :)

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

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

7. historical romance: Tempting Fortune by Jo Beverley

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

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

10. Reader's Choice: WHITNEY MY LOVE by Judith McNaught***** 03/11

[Charlotte (Buried in Books)]

RRR - 2010 March Challenge

1/5

Starts with M - Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder
Happy Birthday Nairabell - Storm Front by Jim Butcher - Finished 15th March
Set in/from France - Five Days in Paris by Danielle Steel
Single Female on Cover - Diary of a Manhattan Call Girl by Tracy Quan
It's a war out there - Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward] - currently reading
Middle Name - The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #2) by Laurell K. Hamilton
Love old style - Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel García Márquez
Green Cover - Dead Run by P.J. Tracy (it's a lot greener in "real life")
Hot 100 - Welcome to Temptation by Jennifer Crusie - I never do re-reads, but I love this book, maybe it's time I went back and met the mayor again.
Readers Choice - The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold - currently reading



Read

[FlibBityFLooB]

70%. Almost caught up on Mercy Thompson books now. New one is out at the end of this month, so I wanted to be sure I had read the first four in the series by the time it arrived on shelves. :)

1. Starts with M: Maurice by EM Forster - 03/06/10, ★★★★
2. Birthday (Danielle): Moon Called by Patricia Briggs - 03/13/10, ★★★★1/2
3. France: Abundance: A Novel of Marie Antoinette by Sena Jeter Naslund - 03/10/10, ★★★★
4. Green Cover: My Soul to Lose by Rachel Vincent - 03/13/10, ★★★★
5. Military/War: Désirée by Annemarie Selinko (re-read)
6. 1 Female Cover: Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs - 03/15/10, ★★★★★
7. Historical Romance: Cotillion by Georgette Heyer - 03/12/10, ★★★★★
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 - 03/14/10, ★★★★★

[AmandaG]

3/8 Done So Far!

1. M Book: Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh 3/13

2. Birthday: Sizzle and Burn by Jane Ann Krentz (Kelley) 3/10

3. France:

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

5. Military/War:

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

7. Romance Genre: Lady of Desire by Gaelen Foley

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

9. Top 100: Scandal by Amanda Quick

10. Reader's Choice First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost

AmandaG

[Kelley]

finished 8/10

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?) Sapphire (finished 3/11/10)


3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from France. Sepulchre
(finished 3/14/10)

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) 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 (finished 3/11/10)


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). The Iron Hunt (finished 3/9/10)


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...)
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 Under the Radar: Sisterhood Series #8 (finished 3/15/10)

[Toni]

3/10


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 3/12/10
4. Green/Irish Theme - Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause
5. Military/War - Harvard's Education 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) 3/14/10
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 - Blue Yonder : Kentucky : The United State of Basketball by Lonnie Wheeler

[Amanda]

Finished 6/10

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 (finished 3/13/10)
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 (finished 3/14/10)
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 (finished 3/15/10)
10. Reader's Choice: Born in Ice by Nora Roberts

[Valorie]

9/10 Done

1. Starts with M: Midnight Rising By Lara Adrian 3/7 *****
2. Birthday (Danielle - Book Huntress): Hunting Ground By Patricia Briggs 3/12 ****
3. France: The Agent's Proposition By Lyn Stone 3/15 **
4. Green Cover: Torn By Julie Kenner 3/5 ****
5. Military/War: Hidden Agendas By Lora Leigh 3/14 ****
6. 1 Female Cover: Blood Is the New Black: A Novel By Valerie Stivers 3/10 ***
7. Historical Romance: Soulless By Gail Carriger 3/8 ****
8. 3 names: Retribution By Jeanne C. Stein 3/13 ****
9. Top 100: The Smoke Thief By Shana Abe
10. Reader's Choice: Sex and the Single Vampire By Katie MacAlister 3/9 ****

To Read:


Done:
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[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

RRRC Monthly Challenge

"M" - Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard 3/3
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 Shayne3/16
Middle-Name - Twist of Fate by Jayne An Krentz
Of Shelves&Lists - Over the Edge by Suzanne Brockmann
Historical Romance - Say You Love Me 3/12
Reader's Choice - The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

[Lynne]

MARCH

9 of 10 complete!

1. Starts with M: Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews – 3/3 *****
2. March Birthday Pick: Rogue by Rachel Vincent (ExoticRogue’s bookshelf) – 3/15 ****1/2
3. The French Connection: The Return Of The Prodigal by Kasey Michaels – 3/14 ***
4. Irish: Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts – 3/15 ****
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: The Duke And I by Julia Quinn -- 3/16 ****1/2
8. Author with Three-Word Name: Divine Misdemeanors by Laurell K. Hamilton – 3/9 ***
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:

[BJ Rose]

March
completed 6/10

1. Starts with 'M': Midnight Pleasures With a Scoundrel by Lorraine Heath Mar 6 (4*)
2. March BD: Danielle: Forbidden Falls by Robyn Carr Mar 11 (4.5*)
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: Spies on the Devil's Belt by Betsy Haynes Mar 14 (3*)
6. Internat'l Women's Month: Post cover: The Taste of Innocence by Stephanie Laurens
7. Romance: Historical Romance: No Choice But Seduction Mar 8 (3.5*)
8. Middle Name Pride: Seduced By A Scoundrel by Barbara Dawson Smith
9. Top 100 Dear Author Romance: Anyone But You by Jennifer Crusie Mar 10 (4.5*)
10. Reader's Choice:Second Sight by Amanda Quick Mar 3 (4*)

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

9/10 done. Just the last one to go.


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. Glory in Death by J.D. Robb (Thank you BJ Rose for having this on your shelf) (3/16)

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 Delicious by Susan Mallery (3/14). Green cover. Saw this on Samantha's list and saw it on top of Mt. Toberead. I'm not that smart, but I put two and two together. A thought was born, 'I can use this as my green book!' You can't put one past me.

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? Every Woman's Fantasy by Vicki Lewis Thompson (3/15) and I usually like her stuff. This was just bad all over. I guess this time that third name didn't help as much as it should have.

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.

[Samantha]

Photojim you are too funny. I wonder how was Delicious by Susan Mallery. I plan to read it soon.

[Samantha]

7/10 Okay I'm slowly knocking books off. YAY!

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 completed 3/12

7. Romance Genre: Read a historical romance.
Promise Me Tonight: A Weston Novel by Sara Lindsey completed 3/15

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 completed 3/10

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 completed 3/16

[Julianna]

Update 3/16

2. Birthday: Night Play by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Danielle) (3/10)

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

10. Reader's Choice The Devil and Ms. Johnson by Hannah Murray (3/15)

Completed 3/10

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Samantha wrote: "I wonder how was Delicious by Susan Mallery. I plan to read it soon."

Samantha, I gave it four stars. That's actually saying something from me. I also went out and bought the other three books in the series. I liked the first one so much.

[Samantha]

Photojim wrote:
Samantha, I gave it four stars. That's actually saying something from me. I also went out and bought the ot..."

Cool Jim. I got the other three. I've never read anything by her so that's good to know.

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

I think what I liked is that everybody is flawed. People are irrational and bitchy and sometimes just plain wrong. You get so tired of romance novels where everybody is just perfect and any troubles are all just a misunderstanding until people talk about how they really feel. And just wait until you meet grandma - what a bitch.

[AmandaG]

4/8 Done So Far!

1. M Book: Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh 3/13

2. Birthday: Sizzle and Burn by Jane Ann Krentz (Kelley) 3/10

3. France:

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

5. Military/War:

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

7. Romance Genre: Lady of Desire by Gaelen Foley

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

9. Top 100: Scandal by Amanda Quick

10. Reader's Choice First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost 3/15

AmandaG

[Amanda]

March Challenge
read 9 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

[Nikki ♥]

5/10


1. "M" Title:
2. Birthday:
3. France: Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon 3/12/10
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: Montana Creeds: Dylan by Linda Lael Miller
9. Top 100 from Dear Author:
10. Reader's Choice: Heart of the Sea by Nora Roberts

[Lynne]

MARCH

10 of 10 complete! BUT I have to read something else to take the bad taste of #9 out of my mouth … That book was so gluck that I have to try something else on the list because I can’t end my challenge this way!!!

1. Starts with M: Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews – 3/3 *****
2. March Birthday Pick: Rogue by Rachel Vincent (ExoticRogue’s bookshelf) – 3/15 ****1/2
3. The French Connection: The Return Of The Prodigal by Kasey Michaels – 3/14 ***
4. Irish: Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts – 3/15 ****
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: The Duke And I by Julia Quinn – 3/16 ****
8. Author with Three-Word Name: Divine Misdemeanors by Laurell K. Hamilton – 3/9 ***
9. Top 100 Dear Author Romance List: To Love and to Cherish by Patricia Gaffney – 3/17 – OK, GAWK! If this is the top 100 romance books, yikes how bad are the rest!!!
10. Reader's Choice: Like a Charm by Candace Havens – 3/8 ****

Complete:

[LooLoo]

Lynne wrote: "MARCH

10 of 10 complete! BUT I have to read something else to take the bad taste of #9 out of my mouth … That book was so gluck that I have to try something else on the list because I can’t end..."


ROTFLMAO!!! Now all I can hear is Lady Gaga's Bad Romance in my head. It was that bad huh?! HAHAHA!

[Lynne]

It was "my husband raped me but I deserved it and really it was a final act of love before he blew his brains out because he had the clap" kind of bad. You can't make that kind of bad up! Well, I guess you can if you're Patricia Gaffney, but otherwise who would have thought someone would say "Yeah, we can publish that and people will like it!"

[LooLoo]

Lynne wrote: "It was "my husband raped me but I deserved it and really it was a final act of love before he blew his brains out because he had the clap" kind of bad." You can't make that kind of bad up! Well, ..."

Oh, that does not sound good. And that was a Top 100 Romance??

[FlibBityFLooB]

80%. I realized that reading Anyone But You earlier for the Beyond Heaving Bosoms reads qualified as a book from the Dear Author list. Yay :)

1. Starts with M: Maurice by EM Forster - 03/06/10, ★★★★
2. Birthday (Danielle): Moon Called by Patricia Briggs - 03/13/10, ★★★★1/2
3. France: Abundance: A Novel of Marie Antoinette by Sena Jeter Naslund - 03/10/10, ★★★★
4. Green Cover: My Soul to Lose by Rachel Vincent - 03/13/10, ★★★★
5. Military/War: Désirée by Annemarie Selinko (re-read)
6. 1 Female Cover: Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs - 03/15/10, ★★★★★
7. Historical Romance: Cotillion by Georgette Heyer - 03/12/10, ★★★★★
8. 3 names: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
9. Top 100: Anyone But You by Jennifer Crusie - 03/01/10, ★★★1/2
10. Reader's Choice: Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs - 03/14/10, ★★★★★

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ]

March Monthly Challenge
2/9

1. "M" Title: Murder is Binding by Lorna Barrett
2. March B-day: Storm Glass by Maria V. Snyder {Danielle} (Glass #1)
3. France: Cinderella on His Doorstep by Rebecca Winters 3/9/10
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: The Darwin Awards II: Unnatural Selection by Wendy Northcutt 3/17/10

[Sandra]

Lynne wrote: "It was "my husband raped me but I deserved it and really it was a final act of love before he blew his brains out because he had the clap" kind of bad." You can't make that kind of bad up! Well, ..."

Lynne, how could you bear to finish it? I don't think I could of. Totally understand the need to read something else, to get the taste out of your head. Better luck choosing something else - recommend Amanda Quick or Jayne Ann Krentz, both on the list.

[Laura Lulu]

6/10


1. M is for March The Maze Runner James Dashner March 13 ★★★
2. Birthday *Danielle's List* Grave Peril Jim Butcher
3. France You Slay Me Katie MacAlister March 5 ★★★★
4. St. Patty's Day Green Blood and Chocolate Annette Curtis Klause March 7 ★★★★
5. War/Military Warsworn Elizabeth Vaughan
6. Int'l Women's Month Warprize Elizabeth Vaughan March 17 ★★★★
7. Historical Romance Lady of Quality Georgette Heyer
8. Middle Name Pride Spirits That Walk in Shadow Nina Kiriki Hoffman March 8 ★★
9. Top 100 Romances The Reluctant Heiress Eva Ibbotson March 14 ★★
10. Reader's Choice Battle Royale Koushun Takami




***ETA - Mel, my user name was just "Laura" when I started this one.***

[Dee]

March Monthy Reading Challenge

Current Status - 3/10 complete - 30%

1. March: Read a book which title starts with "M."
Match Me If You Can
2. Birthday: Read a book from a March B-day celebrant.
Dream a Little Dream - my birthday!!
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from France.
The Price of Pleasure
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)
Ruby Tuesday - COMPLETE - 4 MAR 2010
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.
No Mercy - heroine is an army sniper on convalesence leave - COMPLETE
6. International Womens' Month: Read a book that has a single female figure on the cover.
An Affair Before Christmas
7. Romance Genre: Read a historical romance.
Desperate Duchesses - IN PROGRESS
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).
Heaven, Texas - COMPLETE - 7 MAR 2010
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...)
Flowers from the Storm
10. Reader's Choice
This Heart of Mine

[Kelley]

Lynne wrote: "It was "my husband raped me but I deserved it and really it was a final act of love before he blew his brains out because he had the clap" kind of bad. You can't make that kind of bad up! Well, I..."

Oh good heavens! Thank goodness I have never read that one and now I won't! HAd to have been a romance from teh 70s or 80s when they used rape as a plot device regularly. Yuck!

[Mel W]

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

9/10 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: In The Dark by Cynthia Eden from Belong To The Night anthology (Irish character) 18/3
5. Military (Navy SEAL): Forget Me Not by Marliss Melton 14/3
6. International Womens' Month: Steamed by Katie MacAlister 10/3
7. Romance Genre - Historical: The Devil Who Tamed Her by Johanna Lindsey 9/3
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: Hot Ice by Nora Roberts 12/3

[Mel W]

Laura Lulu wrote: "***ETA - Mel, my user name was just "Laura" when I started this one.*** ..."

Noted Laura, just forgot to change it on the update list. Fixed now :)

[Laura Lulu]

Mel W wrote: "Laura Lulu wrote: "***ETA - Mel, my user name was just "Laura" when I started this one.*** ..."

Noted Laura, just forgot to change it on the update list. Fixed now :)"

Thank you! We'll be good to go next month. :)

[Angie]

March: Megan's Mark - Lora Leigh
Birthday: Lover Revealed - J.R. Ward (Danielle) - March 5
St Patrick's Day: Lover Unbound - J.R. Ward - March 7
Military: Street Game - Christine Feehan - March 16
Women: Come To Me - Lisa Cach - March 15
Genre: Shields of Pride - Elizabeth Chadwick - March 13
Middle Name: Betrayed - Jamie Leigh Hansen - March 18
Readers Choice: Warsworn - Elizabeth Vaughan - March 7