2010 March Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

[Amanda]

Thanks, Sandra! :)

[Dee]

March Monthly Challenge

Current Status - 7/10 - 70% complete
1. March: Read a book which title starts with "M."
Masters of the Shadowlands
2. Birthday: Read a book from a March B-day celebrant.
Desire Unchained - my birthday!! - Cross-Challenged with Serial Reader Challenge
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 - Wild Irish series - March 4, 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 former army sniper on medical leave
6. International Womens' Month: Read a book that has a single female figure on the cover.
An Affair Before Christmas - Cross-Challenged with Serial Reader Challenge
7. Romance Genre: Read a historical romance.
Desperate Duchesses - Cross-Challenged with Serial Reader Challenge
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 - Cross-Challenged with Serial Reader Challenge
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Read a book from the Top 100 Dear Author Romance List.
Dream a Little Dream
10. Reader's Choice
Jane and the Sneaky Dom

[Debbie]

Yeah, Amanda!

[Amber]

4/8


1. "M."

2. Birthday:
Halfway To The Grave - Jeaniene Frost 3/12/10 (Jessica B)

4. St.Patrick's Day Irish Theme:
Plumb Lucky - Janet Evanovich 3/14/10

5. Military/War:

6. single female figure on the cover.
Unforgettable - Julie Ortolon 3/5/10

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

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

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

[Chelle]

Update: 4/10 on 03/22/2010


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

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

RRRC Monthly Challenge

"M" - Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard 3/3
Birthday - Wild Thing(Danielle's shelf)3/9
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 - Vampire Viscount by Karen Harbaugh 3/23

[Melissa]

5/10 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 * * *

[BJ Rose]

Valorie wrote: "10/10 Done Yay!"

Hurray!! Valorie!!!

Mel W wrote: "10/10 read - COMPLETED 21/3"

Hurray!! Mel W!!!

[BJ Rose]

Congratulations!!!

Erin!
Sandra!
Amanda!

[Annvelwis]

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10/10 Done!

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 24-03 ****
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 ****

[Sandra]

Hooray, Annvelwis!

Thanks BJ Rose.

[BJ Rose]

Annvelwis wrote: "10/10 Done!"

Congratulations, Annvelwis!!

[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

Highland Vow was really a great book. Loved it.

[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: Doomsday Can Wait (currently reading)
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) ★★★★☆

[Annvelwis]

Thank you Sandra, BJ Rose :)

[Jennefer]

4/10 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 03/23

3. France: WHITNEY MY LOVE by Judith McNaught***** 03/11

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 <---- could not finish this, eck! Don't bother!

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: Ordinary World by Elisa Lorello***** 03/03

[Toni]

5/10


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 3/23/10
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 3/15/10
10. Reader's Choice - Blue Yonder : Kentucky : The United State of Basketball by Lonnie Wheeler

[Lynne]

MARCH

11 of 10 complete -- 3/24!
NOW I’m really complete. I read an additional book from the #9 list, Lady Elizabeth's Comet by Sheila Simonson. It was a really great read – witty, articulate, and a fun regency. I had to read something else because my first choice was a real stinker. I was really glad I tried something else by a new author from that list. It turns out that Sheila Simonson is even a home-town author, Vancouver, WA.

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 Have and To Hold by Patricia Gaffney – 3/17 – OK, GAWK! If this is the top 100 romance books, yikes how bad are the rest!!!
9a. Second pick for #9 to replace the gross first pick: Lady Elizabeth's Comet by Sheila Simonson – 3/24 ****
10. Reader's Choice: Like a Charm by Candace Havens – 3/8 ****

Complete:

[Sandra]

Wow, super congrats Lynne!

[Purple]

Repost. Finished all 9 of 9 selected categories.

1. Mary, Mary (Alex Cross, Book 11) 03.11.2010
2. Out of Sight from Christel's bookshelf 03.25.2010
3. skipped
4. My Soul to Lose 03.22.2010
5. Hide and Seek 03.09.2010
6. Light My Fire 03.16.2010
7. Until You 03.19.2010
8. The Third Circle a.k.a Jayne Ann Krentz 3.03.2010
9. Welcome to Temptation 03.15.2010
10. Holy Smokes 03.18.2010

[Laura Lulu]

8/10


1. M is for March The Maze Runner James Dashner March 13 ★★★
2. Birthday *Danielle's List* Grave Peril Jim Butcher March 23 ★★★★
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 March 20 ★★★★
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

[Nikki ♥]

7/10


1. "M" Title: Make Her Pay by Roxanne St. Claire
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

[BJ Rose]

Lynne wrote: "MARCH

11 of 10 complete -- 3/24!"

Extra Credit for Lynne! Congratulations!!

[BJ Rose]

One more done, but running out of month - agh!!!

March
completed 7/10

1. Starts with 'M': Midnight Pleasures With a Scoundrel by Lorraine Heath Mar 6 (4*) My Review
2. March BD: Danielle: Forbidden Falls by Robyn Carr Mar 11 (4.5*) My Review
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 Mar 26 (3*)
7. Romance: Historical Romance: No Choice But Seduction Mar 8 (3.5*)
8. Middle Name Pride: White Lies by Jayne Ann Krentz
9. Top 100 Dear Author Romance: Anyone But You by Jennifer Crusie Mar 10 (4.5*)My Review
10. Reader's Choice:Second Sight by Amanda Quick Mar 3 (4*)

[Chelle]

Update: 5/10 on 03/25/2010


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

[~Sara~]

All that's left is Glory in Death which will complete my read the month challenge as well.

Complete 9/10
1. Starts with "M": Maurice 3/26***
2. Birthday (BJ Rose): Devil in Winter 3/20****
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***

[Lucy]

Not doing too well this month- I got caught up in other non-challenge books.

Read 2/7:

1. March: Read a book which title starts with "M."Mona Lisa Awakening by Sunny
2. Birthday: Read a book from a March B-day celebrant. (my bday)Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles ☆☆☆☆ Read 3/15
3. TBD
4. St.Patrick's Day Irish Theme: Read a book that has a predominantly green cover: The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
5. Military/War: Incarceron by Catherine Fisher
6. International Womens' Month: Read a book that has a single female figure on the cover. Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception by Maggie Stiefvater ☆☆☆☆☆ read 3/3
7. TBD
8. Middle Name Pride Day: Read a book whose author either has a three-word name Deadly Little Secret by Laurie Faria Stolarz
9. TBD
10. Reader's Choice: Tempest Rising by Nicole Peeler

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

10/10 DONE! Woot! Just feeling really beat this week, but finally finished.

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. Covet by J.R. Ward (3/26) Had two different books recommended to me for the pick it challenge by two different people. First one is done. Second one hasn't been at the library and I bought the wrong one.

[Samantha]

8/10 So let me finish the last two books.

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) completed 3/26

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

[Sandra]

Hooray, Photojim!

[Debbie]

Yeah Photojim, Congrats! :)

[Debbie]

Monthly Challenge:
Duration: March 1 - March 31, 2010
9 / 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: Doomsday Can Wait - (3/26) ****
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) ****

[Julianna]

Update 3/26

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)

8. Middle Name Pride Day: Real Cowboys by Roz Denny Fox (3/25)

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

Completed 5/10

[Debbie]

Monthly Challenge:
Duration: March 1 - March 31, 2010
Done - 10 / 10 Read: 3/29/10

1. March: Marked (3/3) ****
2. Birthday: (BJ Rose) Lover Eternal - (3/8) *****
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: Doomsday Can Wait (3/26) ****
7. Romance Genre: Trouble In Paradise (3/6) ***
8. Middle Name Pride Day: Lover Revealed (3/13) *****
9. Of Shelves and Lists: The Bride Fair (3/27) ****
10. Reader's Choice: Lover Unbound (3/20) ****

[Charlotte (Buried in Books)]

RRR - 2010 March Challenge

2/5

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 - Finished 27th March
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



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[BJ Rose]

Congratulations, Photojim!!

Congratulations, Debbie!!

[BJ Rose]

Down to two -just started Born in Ice - I might finish after all!

March
completed 8/10

1. Starts with 'M': Midnight Pleasures With a Scoundrel by Lorraine Heath Mar 6 (4*) My Review
2. March BD: Danielle: Forbidden Falls by Robyn Carr Mar 11 (4.5*) My Review
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: : The Taste of Innocence by Stephanie Laurens Mar 26 (3*)
7. Romance: Historical Romance: No Choice But Seduction Mar 8 (3.5*)
8. Middle Name Pride: White Lies by Jayne Ann Krentz Mar 27 (5*)
9. Top 100 Dear Author Romance: Anyone But You by Jennifer Crusie Mar 10 (4.5*)My Review
10. Reader's Choice:Second Sight by Amanda Quick Mar 3 (4*)

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ]

March Monthly Challenge
8/9

1. "M" Title: My Surprise Proposal by Staci Culver 3/21/10
2. March B-day: All-American Girl by Meg Cabot 3/25/10 {Exotic Rogue} (All American Girl #1)
3. France: Cinderella on His Doorstep by Rebecca Winters 3/9/10
4. Green cover: Love,Your Secret Admirer by Susan Meier 3/21/10
5. Military/War: Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris (Sookie Stackhouse #1, Bill fought in Civil War) 3/27/10
6. Single female on cover: [[book:Living Dead in Dallas|110494] by Charlaine Harris (Sookie Stackhouse #2)
7. Historical romance: Nighthawk by Beth Trissel 3/21/10
8. Author Middle Name: Driving To Happiness by Jocelyn Saint James 3/21/10
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

[Jennefer]

1. March: Maurice by E.M. Forster 03/27

2. Birthday: Danielle "The book huntress" shelf (Happy B-Day!) A Rose in Winter by Kathleen Woodwiss 03/23

3. France: WHITNEY MY LOVE by Judith McNaught***** 03/11

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 <---- could not finish this, eck! Don't bother!

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: Ordinary World by Elisa Lorello***** 03/03

[Barbara ★]

3/28 Update
1 to go!

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: Never After by Laurell K. Hamilton 3/28
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:

[Diane ~Firefly~]

2010 March Monthly Challenge - Complete





Challenge Duration: March 1 - March 31, 2010

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 -3/21/10
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 - 3/27/10
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

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Well done Diane! Haven't read the Incarnations of Immortality in close to 30 years! I didn't realize they were still in print anywhere.

[~Sara~]

All done :)
Way to go to everyone else that finished!

Complete 10/10
1. Starts with "M": Maurice 3/26***
2. Birthday (BJ Rose): Devil in Winter 3/20****
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***

[FlibBityFLooB]

Yay! I finished my 10th book this evening, so I am finished with the March challenge :) My re-read of Desiree was good. I wasn't sure if I would like it as much as I did when I first read it, but I still found it very enjoyable :)

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) - 03/28/10, ★★★★★
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, ★★★★★

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Photojim wrote: "Well done Diane! Haven't read the Incarnations of Immortality in close to 30 years! I didn't realize they were still in print anywhere."

Thanks! They are still in print, although I read my copy that I've had for quite a few years. In fact I think I'm going to use Being a Green Mother for the April challenge (creative arts).

[Mel W]

Update - March 28

At the moment, we have 75 readers participating in this month's challenge:

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

One new reader has signed up since the last update:

Kim L - 2 books read

You can sign up at any time throughout the month.

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

Total books read by the group so far this month: 435

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.

Final update will be April 1.

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

Happy reading, everyone!

[tosca]

Ugh - feeling so blah about reading this month and it's been a struggle to get this far. Maybe April will be better lol:


1. Book titles starts with M - Miss Delacourt Speaks Her Mind by Heidi Ashworth
2. Birthday celebrant: Danielle from NZ - The Arrival by Shaun Tan - loved loved LOVED this book! Saw the play of it in Wellington afterwards
3. Geography: France - The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery OR The Brooding Frenchman's Proposal by Rebecca Winters
4. St. Patrick's Day - Bride Of The Emerald Isle by Trish Wylie OR Wedding at King's Convenience by Maureen Child
5. Military/war - Dark Stranger by Susan Sizemore
6. International Women's Month - Lessons From a Scarlet Lady by Emma Wildes
7. Romance genre: historical - The Duke's Cinderella Bride by Carole Mortimer
8. Middle Name Pride Day - No Regrets by Shannon K. Butcher
9. Of shelves and lists: Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie
10. Reader's choice - TBC

[Dee]

FYI - I was originally listed as Deanna, but changed my user name (to avoid any confusion)

March Monthly Challenge

Current Status - 9/10 - 90% complete
1. March: Read a book which title starts with "M."
Masters of the Shadowlands
2. Birthday: Read a book from a March B-day celebrant.
Desire Unchained - my birthday!! - Cross-Challenged with Serial Reader Challenge and March Pick-It-For Me Challenge
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 - Wild Irish series - March 4, 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 former army sniper on medical leave
6. International Womens' Month: Read a book that has a single female figure on the cover.
An Affair Before Christmas - Cross-Challenged with Serial Reader Challenge
7. Romance Genre: Read a historical romance.
Desperate Duchesses - Cross-Challenged with Serial Reader Challenge
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 - Cross-Challenged with Serial Reader Challenge
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Read a book from the Top 100 Dear Author Romance List.
Dream a Little Dream
10. Reader's Choice
Jane and the Sneaky Dom

[Sandra]

Hooray, Debbie, Diane, Sara & FlibBityFloob!

[Mel W]

Delicious Dee wrote: "FYI - I was originally listed as Deanna, but changed my user name (to avoid any confusion)..."

Worked that out, thanks Deanna :)