2010 March Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

[Melissa]

3/10 Completed


1. "M": Marked by P.C. Cast
2. Mar B-Day: Killing Moon by Rebecca York* * *
3. France: Embrace the Night by Karen Chance* * * * *
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 * * *

[FlibBityFLooB]

90%. Hehehe. I'm such a cheater. I just realized that I read a book earlier this month that would qualify for the middle name option :)

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: Flirt by Laurell K Hamilton - 03/05/10, ★★
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, ★★★★★

[Kelley]

My March Monthly Challenge

finished 9/10

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) Phantoms (finished 3/18/10)


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:
Lisa Kleypas Smooth Talking Stranger (currently reading)


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

[Sandra]

RRRC 2010 March Monthly Challenge Update

9/10 completed


1. M: The Mane Attraction by Shelly Laurenston 1/3/10 ★★★★
2. B'day: (Danielle the Book Huntress) Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs 10/3/10 ★★★★
3. France: The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #2) by Laurell K. Hamilton (Jean Claude) 19/3/10 ★★★★
4. St Pat's Day: Dragon Storm by Bianca D'Arc 13/3/10 ★★★★
5. War: Guardian's Redemption by Marie Harte
6. Single Female Cover: Witchling by Yasmine Galenorn 13/3/10 ★★★★
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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[~Sara~]

FlibBityFLooB wrote: "90%. Hehehe. I'm such a cheater. I just realized that I read a book earlier this month that would qualify for the middle name option :)

I did that with one of my choices too. I had too many chunksters to read this month.

Complete 7/10
1. Starts with "M": Maurice
2. Birthday (BJ Rose): Devil in Winter
3. Geography - France: Perfume: The Story of a Murderer 3/18*****
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: Secrets of a Summer Night 3/11***

[[deleted user]]

*Challenge Complete*

RRRC Group March Monthly Challenge
Challenge Duration: March 1 - March 31, 2010
5 out of 5 Done


2. Birthday(Angie):I'm the Vampire That's Why by Michele Bardsley...19/03****
4. St.Patrick's Day:Dead Sexy by Tate Hallaway...13/03***
6. 1 Female on Cover:Torn by Julie Kenner...16/03
7. Historical:Savage Thunder by Johanna Lindsey...06/03****
10. Reader's Choice:Embrace the Night Eternal by Joss Ware...12/03****

[AmandaG]

5/8 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 3/18

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

[Unapologetic_Bookaholic]

YZ: Does Initials count as middle names like this? J.M. Snyder? Thanks!

[Karina]

March Challenge 2010
5/5 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 Completed:19/03/2010

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

[Jane(Janelba)]

March Challenge 2010 - Completed 18 March 2010
10/10 read

01. M Book: Mistress: At What Price? - Anne Oliver - 04/03/10
02. B-Day (Danielle "the book huntress"): Dark Music - Charlotte Lamb - 16/03/10
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: Adventures of Colonel Daniel Boone - John Filson - 18/03/10
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 - 14/03/10
09. Of Shelves and List: Naked in Death - J.D. Robb - 15/03/10
10. Reader's Choice: Vampires Quest - Vivi Anna - 09/03/10

[BJ Rose]

Congrats to Judy and Jane!!!!

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Kenjii ~*~Black Kat~**~ wrote: "YZ: Does Initials count as middle names like this? J.M. Snyder? Thanks!"

Yep!

[Amanda A]

7/10 DONE


1. M: Masquerade by Melissa de la Cruz
2. B-day: One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
3. Geography: Queen of Babble by Meg Cabot
4. Irish: Haunting Beauty by Erin Quinn
5. Military/War: Hard to Hold by Stephanie Tyler
6. Intl Womens' Month: Brava, Valentine by Adriana Trigiani
7. Romance: Love Only Once by Johanna Lindsey
8. Middle Name: Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning
9. Lists: Anyone But You by Jennifer Crusie
10. Reader's Choice: Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ]

Congrats Jane. Glad I could help you find a war book. Sorry it wasn't any better but at least it was short! lol

[Sandra]

Hooray, Judy and Jane.

[Unapologetic_Bookaholic]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Kenjii ~*~Black Kat~**~ wrote: "YZ: Does Initials count as middle names like this? J.M. Snyder? Thanks!"

Yep!"

K thanks!

[Unapologetic_Bookaholic]

6. COver [Female Figure:]:Secret Whispers v V.C. Andrews 3-19-10
8: Middle Name Pride: Rockstar v J.M. Snyder 3-17-10

READ

[Debbie]

Monthly Challenge:
Duration: March 1 - March 31, 2010
8 / 10 Read:

1. March: Marked (3/3) ★★★★☆
2. Birthday: (BJ Rose) Lover Eternal - (5/8) ★★★★★
3. Geography: Surrender the Heart - (3/17) ★★★★☆
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: Lover Unbound (3/20) ★★★★☆

[Kelley]

finished 10/10! And still 10 days left in the month!

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) Phantoms (finished 3/18/10)


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:
Lisa Kleypas Smooth Talking Stranger (finished 3/20/10)


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

[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 3/19
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

[Bianca]

Progress: 8/10

1. March: Trenton Lee Stewart - The Mysterious Benedict Society - finished
2. Birthday: (Melissa) Jane Austen - Persuasion - finished
3. France
4. St.Patrick's Day Irish Theme: Hilary McKay - Forever Rose (Irish author!) - finished
5. Military/War: Katherine Paterson - Jacob Have I Loved - finished
6. International Women's Month: Lewis Carroll - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There - finished
7. Romance Genre: Charlotte Bronte - Shirley - finished
8. Middle Name Pride Day: H. G. Wells - The Time Machine - finished
9. Of Shelves and Lists
10. Reader's Choice: Oscar Wilde - The Picture of Dorian Gray - finished

[Debbie]

Kelley wrote: "finished 10/10! And still 10 days left in the month!

Good job Kelley, and with time to spare - Congrats! :)

[Erin]

Finished: 9/10

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 3/20
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:
3/19 3/17 3/18 3/18 3/9 3/7 3/4 3/1

[Amanda]

10/10 Finsihed!

1. March: Moving Target by Elizabeth Lowell (finished 3/20/10)
2. Birthday (Danielle "The Book Huntress"): Apocalypse Happens by Lori Handeland (finished 3/4/10)
3. Geography: Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton (finished 3/21/10)
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 (finished 3/17/10)
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Naked In Death by J.D. Robb (finished 3/15/10)
10. Reader's Choice: Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl (finished 3/12/10)

[Kelley]

Debbie wrote: "Good job Kelley, and with time to spare - Congrats! :)"

Thanks Debbie. I like finishing early. :-) Gives me time to finish some otehr challenges in otehr groups too.

[Sandra]

Hooray Kelly and Amanda!

[Debbie]

Thanks Debbie. I like finishing early. :-) Gives me time to finish some otehr challenges in otehr groups too."

I am almost done myself, but I am going to be cutting it a bit closer than you did.

[Kasia]

My progress (6 Done):




1. Starts with M: TBD
2. Birthday (BJ Rose): Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changeling, #1) by Nalini Singh
3. France: Death du Jour (Temperance Brennan, #2) by Kathy Reichs
4. Green Cover: Shift (Shifters, #5) by Rachel Vincent
5. Military/War: Voices of Dragons by Carrie Vaughn
6. Single Female Cover: A Rush of Wings (The Maker's Song, #1) by Adrian Phoenix
7. Historical Romance: Tai-Pan by James Clavell
8. 3 names: TBD
9. Top 100: TBD
10. Reader's Choice: Déjà Dead (Temperance Brennan, #1) by Kathy Reichs

[Annvelwis]

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7/10

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 21-03 ****
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

[BJ Rose]

Kelley wrote: "finished 10/10! And still 10 days left in the month!"

Congratulations on a speedy finish, Kelley!!

I still have 4 to go - I like to switch from genre to genre in my reading, but as a result, I've only finished one March challenge yet - and that was the shortest one!

Amanda wrote: "10/10 Finished!"

Congratulations to another speedy reader!
What did you think of Lowell's Moving Target?

[Diane ~Firefly~]

1 March (starts with M) - Mission: Irresistable by Lori Wilde - 3/12/10
2 Birthday (mine is in March) - The Loving Daylights by Lynsay Sands - 3/16/10
3 Geography (France) - Someone is Killing the Great Chefs of Europe by Nan & Ivon Lyons - 3/18/10
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 - 3/8/10
7 Historical Romance - Mischief by Amanda Quick - 3/14/10
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

[Valorie]

10/10 Done Yay!

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 3/17 ****
10. Reader's Choice: Sex and the Single Vampire By Katie MacAlister 3/9 ****

Done:
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[Mel W]

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

10/10 read - COMPLETED 21/3

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 21/3
10. Reader's Choice: Hot Ice by Nora Roberts 12/3

[Mel W]

Update - March 21

At the moment, we have 74 readers participating in this month's challenge:

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

Two new readers have signed up since the last update:

Amanda (carolinabookworm) - 7 books read
Bianca - 8 books read

You can sign up at any time throughout the month.

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

Total books read by the group so far this month: 355

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 27.

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

Happy reading, everyone!

[Erin]

Finished: 10/10 Done!

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 3/21
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 3/20
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



Also read:

[Sandra]

Hooray, Valorie, Mel & Erin!

[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

Read My Immortal and Sword of Darkness - although totally different, loved them both.

[Barbara ★]

3/21 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 Kathy 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 gargoyles) 3/11
6. 1 Female Cover: Strange Angels by Lili St. Crow 3/10
7. Historical Romance: The Chalice and the Blade by Glenna McReynolds 3/19
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:

[booklovinrn]

March 2010


1. Starts with M Magic Study by MAria V Snyder 3/10/10
2. March B-day(Lucy) Betrayed by PC & Kristin Cast 3/19/10
3. Geography-France Black Ice by Anne Stuart 3/7/10
4. Ireland/Green Coyote's Mate by Lora Leigh 3/1/10
5. Military/War Hard to Holdby Stephanie Tyler 3/2/10
6. Single Female Cover Bone Magic by Yasmine Galenorn 3/26/10
7. Historical Romance The Chief: A Highland Guard Novel by Monica McCarty
8. Three Word Name A Caress of Twilight (Meredith Gentry, #2) by Laurell K Hamilton 3/5/10
9. Top 100 Dear Reader List A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught 3/26/10
10. Readers Choice Fantasy in Death by J D Robb 3/9/10






I had to substitute Bone Magic for Black Magic Sanction because I can't get a copy until April.

[Kelley]

congrats to the others who have finished sicne I was last in here. Way to go!

[Unapologetic_Bookaholic]

4. St. Patrick's Day [character:]: Gaydar v Kim Dare 3-21-10
6. COver [Female Figure:]:Secret Whispers v V.C. Andrews 3-19-10
8: Middle Name Pride: Rockstar v J.M. Snyder 3-17-10

READ

[Kim]

I have finished two books so far that will count.

1. Starts with M: The Maze Runner
2. Birthday (Danielle): The Royal Assassin

2/10

[Amanda A]

9/10 DONE


1. M: Masquerade by Melissa de la Cruz
2. B-day: One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
3. Geography: Queen of Babble by Meg Cabot
4. Irish: Haunting Beauty by Erin Quinn
5. Military/War: Hard to Hold by Stephanie Tyler
6. Intl Womens' Month: Brava, Valentine by Adriana Trigiani
7. Romance: Love Only Once by Johanna Lindsey
8. Middle Name: Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning
9. Lists: Anyone But You by Jennifer Crusie
10. Reader's Choice: Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon

[Sandra]

RRRC 2010 March Monthly Challenge Update

10/10 completed FINISHED


1. M: The Mane Attraction by Shelly Laurenston 1/3/10 ★★★★
2. B'day: (Danielle the Book Huntress) Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs 10/3/10 ★★★★
3. France: The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #2) by Laurell K. Hamilton (Jean Claude) 19/3/10 ★★★★
4. St Pat's Day: Dragon Storm by Bianca D'Arc 13/3/10 ★★★★
5. Military - Lords of the Var: The Savage King by Michelle M. Pillow 23/3/10 ★★★★★
6. Single Female Cover: Witchling by Yasmine Galenorn 13/3/10 ★★★★
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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[Annvelwis]

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9/10

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 21-03 ****
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 23-03 ***
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 22-03 ****

[Nikki ♥]

6/10


1. "M" Title:
2. Birthday: Covet by J.R. Ward (Danielle "The Book Huntress") 3/22/10
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 3/15/10
9. Top 100 from Dear Author:
10. Reader's Choice: Heart of the Sea by Nora Roberts 3/17/10

[Melissa]

4/10 Completed


1. "M": The Merry Wives of Maggody by Joan Hess* * * * *
2. Mar B-Day: Killing Moon by Rebecca York* * *
3. France: Embrace the Night by Karen Chance* * * * *
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 * * *

[Julianna]

Update 3/22

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)

5. Military/War: Virgin River by Robyn Carr (3/21)

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

Completed 4/10

[Amanda]

March Monthly Challenge
read 10 out of 10 COMPLETE!

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 Coyote Dreams by C.E. Murphy
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

[Sandra]

Hooray, Amanda!