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March 2010 Reading Challenge


Stand Alone Books
1.
2.
3. Battle Royale Koushun Takami
Anthologies
4. A Fantasy Medley
5.
6.
Trilogy
7.
8. Warsworn Elizabeth Vaughan
9. Warlord Elizabeth Vaughan
Birth Order - 1st born
10.










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

2. Blood Vice (Keith Melton)
3. Three Days to Dead (Kelly Meding)
Anthologies
1. Love Bites: The Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance 2
2. The Living Dead
3. The Inked Anthology
Trilogy
1. Personal Demons (Stacia Kane)
2. Demon Inside
3. Demon Possessed
Sibling Rank #1
?
Well, I am really not getting to these books this month. I am reading other stuff,buuuuttt. At this point I am hoping to at least knock out one.

Not Your Usual Series Challenge
Duration: March 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010
8/10 read
Stand-alone (3):
2. The Wolf's Heart by Jenna Leigh
3.


Anthologies (3):



The MacInnes Werewolves Trilogy by Kendra Leigh Castle



1. Lord Viper (Infernal Night, #1) (e-book) by Ruth D. Kerce


Finders Keepers - Linnea Sinclair



Anthologies:
Hot For The Holidays
No Rest For The Witches



Trilogy:
Damask Circle by Keri Arthur
Circle of Death
Circle of Desire



Rank: Fifth -

March Reading Challenge
8/10
Stand Alone books
1 Mr. Darcy, Vampyre by Amanda Grange
2 Steamed by Katie MacAlister
3 Mr. Knightley’s Diary by Amanda Grange
Anthologies
1 Really Unusual Bad Boys by MaryJanice Davidson
2 Four Dukes and a Devil by Cathy Maxwell et. al
3 Sugarplums and Scandal by Lori Avocato et. al.
Trilogy
1 A Dangerous Beauty by Sophia Nash
2
3
Sibling Rank
(#2 of 4—er5) Blood Cross, a Jane Yellowrock Novel by Faith Hunter
8/10
Stand Alone books
1 Mr. Darcy, Vampyre by Amanda Grange
2 Steamed by Katie MacAlister
3 Mr. Knightley’s Diary by Amanda Grange
Anthologies
1 Really Unusual Bad Boys by MaryJanice Davidson
2 Four Dukes and a Devil by Cathy Maxwell et. al
3 Sugarplums and Scandal by Lori Avocato et. al.
Trilogy
1 A Dangerous Beauty by Sophia Nash
2
3
Sibling Rank
(#2 of 4—er5) Blood Cross, a Jane Yellowrock Novel by Faith Hunter

Layaal,
To add to what others have already said, it's also important to note that there's no penalty for not finishing. The fun is in creating your list (from what you already own, can borrow, etc) and doing your best. It's also about seeing what other people thought about books you've already read and/or getting ideas for new books to read based on the glowing reviews of the readers here who you can see like the same things you do. :-)



Stand-alone Books (3) (Finish a story in one single book)
Dracula by Bram Stoker



Anthologies (3) (Test new authors by reading novella collections)



Trilogy (3) (Wrap a storyline with three books)

Rank Among Siblings (#2)


Stand-alone Books (3) (Finish a story in one single book)
1. The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
2. Perfume by Patrick Süskind
3. The Host by Stephenie Meyer
Anthologies (3) (Test new authors by reading novella collections)
4.
5. Dead After Dark (Includes: Dark-Hunter, Related Books #10) by Sherrilyn Kenyon, J.R. Ward, Susan Squires, Dianna Love
6. Inked by Karen Chance, Marjorie Liu, Yasmine Galenorn, Eileen Wilks
Trilogy (3) (Wrap a storyline with three books)
Vampire/Werewolf Trilogy
by: Susan Krinard
7.
8.
9.
Overall rating for Trilogy is ***/5
Series in Rank of Birth (#2)
10.
Im sorry for not writing about each book but this month has been killing me. I will comment on my feeling for the Trilogy as a whole though. The vampire/werewolf trilogy is set during the 20's and had a lot of potential but over all the books were a bit lacking. Krinard was long winded in her writing and draged the stories out longer then necessary. The stories were not setup as a Trilogy in my mind. The only conection the books had to eachother was the time frame and that some of the characters knew each other. Over all i would say I liked the books but did not love them. They will not be on my re-read shelf anytime soon.

Stand Alone Books
Anthologies
Trilogy - Jane Jameson by Molly Harper
7. Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs
8. Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men
9. Nice Girls Don't Live Forever
Rank Among Siblings (#3)










March Reading Challenge
9/10
Stand Alone books
1 Mr. Darcy, Vampyre by Amanda Grange
2 Steamed by Katie MacAlister
3 Mr. Knightley’s Diary by Amanda Grange
Anthologies
1 Really Unusual Bad Boys by MaryJanice Davidson
2 Four Dukes and a Devil by Cathy Maxwell et. al
3 Sugarplums and Scandal by Lori Avocato et. al.
Trilogy
1 A Dangerous Beauty by Sophia Nash
2 Love With the Perfect Scoundrel by Sophia Nash
3
Sibling Rank
(#2 of 4—er5) Blood Cross, a Jane Yellowrock Novel by Faith Hunter
9/10
Stand Alone books
1 Mr. Darcy, Vampyre by Amanda Grange
2 Steamed by Katie MacAlister
3 Mr. Knightley’s Diary by Amanda Grange
Anthologies
1 Really Unusual Bad Boys by MaryJanice Davidson
2 Four Dukes and a Devil by Cathy Maxwell et. al
3 Sugarplums and Scandal by Lori Avocato et. al.
Trilogy
1 A Dangerous Beauty by Sophia Nash
2 Love With the Perfect Scoundrel by Sophia Nash
3
Sibling Rank
(#2 of 4—er5) Blood Cross, a Jane Yellowrock Novel by Faith Hunter

as of 3/19:
9/10 complete (Click title for review)
3 Stand-alone Books
1. The Girl Most Likely To... by Susan Donovan
3 Anthologies
Trilogy The Lily Blood Trilogy by Julie Kenner
I'm kid # 5
TO READ

READ









Read all my reviews: Tara's read and reviewed

Just finished Nice Girls Don't Live Forever (Jane Jameson, Book 3) by Molly Harper (★★★★). This was actually my favorite of the three Jane Jameson books. I like the growth in the relationships between Jane and some of the other characters. Unfortunately, this series will not stand the test of time, mostly due to tons of pop culture references. There are a number of classic lit references, too - mostly of the Jane Austen variety, but what else would you expect when reading a book about an ex-librarian named Jane. :-)
I'm kinda hoping there will be more books in this series, but according to Molly's blog, she was only contracted for the three, but hopes that they'll pick the series up for more. Still, as of this point, the series is just a trilogy. Bad because I want more. Good, because I was able to use them for this challenge. You win some, you lose some. :-)
Not Your Usual Series Challenge
Stand-alone Books:
1)
2) Mr. Darcy, Vampyre by Amanda Grange - reading now
3)
Anthologies:
4)
5)
6) Bite by Laurell K. Hamilton, et. al.
Trilogy:
7)
8)
9)
Sibling #1:
10) A Hunger Like No Other (The Immortals After Dark, Book 1) by Kresley Cole - reading now











Stand Alones:



Anthologies:



Trilogy:



First Born:

Also Read 7/7
Tantalize by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur
One More Bite by Jennifer Rardin
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn
Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, #3) by Richelle Mead
Kissing Sin by Keri Arthur
Tempting Evil by Keri Arthur

Not Your Usual Series Challenge
Duration: March 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010
9/10 read
Stand-alone (3):
3. Midnight Bayou by Nora Roberts



Anthologies (3):



The MacInnes Werewolves Trilogy by Kendra Leigh Castle



1. Lord Viper (Infernal Night, #1) (e-book) by Ruth D. Kerce


Just finished Visions of Heat. I think I'm hooked on this series now!
Stand Alone Books
2 - Voices of Dragons by Carrie Vaughn
3 - The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs
Anthologies
Trilogy
Rank Among Siblings (#2)
TO READ:


READ:







ALSO READ:
Urban Shaman by C.E. Murphy
Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
Dark Lover by J.R. Ward
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
Cowgirl at Heart by Christine Lynxwiler







Anthologies
2.Blood Lite
Trilogy
2.Eve of Destruction
3.Eve of Chaos
Sibling #1
Read:







To Read:



Also Read:







Standalone #1 -
Standalone #2 -
Standalone #3 - Fairyville by Emma Holly
Anthology #1 - Huntress by Christine Warren, et al.
Anthology #2 -
Anthology #3 -
Trilogy #1 - In Over her Head by Judi Fennell
Trilogy #2 - Wild Blue Under by Judi Fennell
Trilogy #3 - Catch of a Lifetime by Judi Fennell
Sibling #1 -

3 Anthologies
1.
2. Blood Lite
3. My big fat supernatural wedding
3 Stand Alone books
1. The Enchantment Emporium by Tanya Huff
2. The Stolen Child by Keith Donohue
3. Queen Victoria Demon Hunter by A.E. Moorat
1 Triology- The Makers Song by Adrian Phoenix
1.
2.
3.
Thank Goodness these are over! They took forever.
1 book in birth order (I’m the oldest)








Well, I’m half done. I’m working on Queen Victoria Demon Hunter, because that’s the next book due at the library.

Stand-alone Books
1. The Chosen Sinby Anya Bast
2.
3.
Anthologies
4. The Unfortunate Miss Fortunes
5.
6. Shifter
Children of the Sea Trilogy - Virgina Kantra
7.
8.
9. Sea Lord
Sibling Rank #1
10.












Stand-alone Books (3) (Finish a story in one single book...)
Anthologies (3) (Test new authors by reading novella collections)
Trilogy (3) (Wrap a storyline with three books)
Spook Squad by Keri Arthur
Series matches your rank among your siblings. #1











Stand Alone
2. Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman
Anthologies
Trilogy
9. Face the Fire by Nora Roberts
Sibling Rank: 1










Also read:











Not Your Usual Series Challenge
Duration: March 1, 2010 to March 31, 2010
10/10 read - I'm done :)
Stand-alone (3):



Anthologies (3):



The MacInnes Werewolves Trilogy by Kendra Leigh Castle



1. Lord Viper (Infernal Night, #1) (e-book) by Ruth D. Kerce


Stand Alone Books
1.
2.
3.
Anthologies
4.
5.
6.
Trilogy
7.
8.
9.
Birth Order - 1st born
10.











Stand Alone
1.
2.
3.
Anthologies
1.
2. Touch of Dead
3.
Trilogy
1.
2.
3.
Sibling Order - 2nd Child
Also read:
Aunt Dimity Down Under
Death of a Gentle Lady

Stand Alone Books
Anthologies
Trilogy - Jane Jameson by Molly Harper
8. Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men
9. Nice Girls Don't Live Forever
Rank Among Siblings (#3)










yay--I've finished. I liked the trilogy that I finally read. (Sorry, Nora, just could NOT get into your Three Sisters Island trilogy at this time.)
March Reading Challenge
10/10
Stand Alone books
1 Mr. Darcy, Vampyre by Amanda Grange
2 Steamed by Katie MacAlister
3 Mr. Knightley’s Diary by Amanda Grange
Anthologies
1 Really Unusual Bad Boys by MaryJanice Davidson
2 Four Dukes and a Devil by Cathy Maxwell et. al
3 Sugarplums and Scandal by Lori Avocato et. al.
Trilogy
1 A Dangerous Beauty by Sophia Nash
2 Love With the Perfect Scoundrel by Sophia Nash
3 The Kiss by Sophia Nash
Sibling Rank
(#2 of 4—er5) Blood Cross, a Jane Yellowrock Novel by Faith Hunter
March Reading Challenge
10/10
Stand Alone books
1 Mr. Darcy, Vampyre by Amanda Grange
2 Steamed by Katie MacAlister
3 Mr. Knightley’s Diary by Amanda Grange
Anthologies
1 Really Unusual Bad Boys by MaryJanice Davidson
2 Four Dukes and a Devil by Cathy Maxwell et. al
3 Sugarplums and Scandal by Lori Avocato et. al.
Trilogy
1 A Dangerous Beauty by Sophia Nash
2 Love With the Perfect Scoundrel by Sophia Nash
3 The Kiss by Sophia Nash
Sibling Rank
(#2 of 4—er5) Blood Cross, a Jane Yellowrock Novel by Faith Hunter

Progress: 4/10
Stand-alone Books
1. Let the Right One In: A Novel by John Ajvide Lindqvist
2. Last Door by K. Raven Rozier
3. Garden of the Moon by Elizabeth Sinclair
Anthologies
4.
5. Shifter by Angela Knight, Lora Leigh, Alyssa Day, Virginia Kantra
6. Beyond the Dark by Angela Knight, Emma Holly, Lora Leigh, Diane Whiteside
Trilogy: Vampire/Werewolf Trilogy by Susan Krinard
7.
8.
9. Come The Night
Rank Amongst My Sibs, #6
10.











Stand Alone:
1.
2.
3.
Anthologies:
4.
5. Hot Nights, Dark Desires
6. Weddings From Hell
A Trilogy:
7.
8.
9.
First in a series for a first born:
10. If Angels Burn or Eternal Seduction
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Loved the challenge, found some great new authors to try out!
Stand Alone:
1.
2.
3.



Anthologies:
4.
5.
6.



Trilogy: Midnight Trilogy by Cynthia Eden
7.
8.
9.



Birth Order: 1st Born
10.


1.
2.
3. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith
Anthologies:
4.
5.
6.
--OR Charmed--
Trilogy: Three Sisters Island Trilogy by Nora Roberts
7.
8. Heaven and Earth
9. Face the Fire
Rank in order of siblings: #1
10.












5/10 Done
Stand Alone
1.
2. Kiss & Hell by Dakota Cassidy
3.
Anthology
1. Wild Thing
2. Beyond the Dark
3. Hotter Than Hell
Trilogy
1.
2.
3. Catch of a Lifetime by Judi Fennell
Only Child
1.
To Read:









Stand Alone Books
Anthologies
Trilogy - Jane Jameson by Molly Harper
9. Nice Girls Don't Live Forever
Rank Among Siblings (#3)











Stand Alone:
Anthologies:
Trilogy:
3. Nice girls dont live forever
Rank of siblings #3:
Also read:
Tanners Scheme by Lora Leigh
Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh
Heart of the Dragon by Gena Showalter
Darkness Unleashed by Alexandra Ivy
Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole

Stand-alone Books (3) (Finish a story in one single book)
1. The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
2. Perfume by Patrick Süskind
3. The Host by Stephenie Meyer
Anthologies (3) (Test new authors by reading novella collections)
4.
5.
6. Inked by Karen Chance, Marjorie Liu, Yasmine Galenorn, Eileen Wilks
Trilogy (3) (Wrap a storyline with three books)
Vampire/Werewolf Trilogy
by: Susan Krinard
7.
8.
9.
Overall rating for Trilogy is ***/5
Series in Rank of Birth (#2)
10.

March 1 - March 31
Standalones:
1. Myla by Moonight by Inez Kelley
2.
3. Shadow's Kiss by Joan Hohl (Re-read)
Anthologies:
1. The Eternal Kiss: 13 Vampire Tales of Blood and Desire by Trisha Telep (Editor) (Re-read)
2. Heart of Darkness by Gena Showalter, et al.
3.
Trilogy:
1.
2.
3. Abandon the Night by Joss Ware
First Born:
1.










7/10 done
Stand Alones
1. Mr. Darcy, Vampyre
2. Steamed
3.
Anthologies
1.
2.
3.
Trilogy
1.
2.
3. Nice Girls Don't Live Forever
Sibling Rank #1
1.










Also read:






Stand Alone Books
Anthologies
Trilogy - Jane Jameson by Molly Harper
Rank Among Siblings (#3)










Stand Alone
Anthologies
Trilogy
9. Face the Fire by Nora Roberts
Sibling Rank: 1










Also read:













Stand Alone Books
Anthologies
1. The Eternal Kiss: 13 Vampire Tales of Blood and Desire
2. Dead After Dark (Includes: Dark-Hunter, Related Books #10)
Triology
2. Sadar's Keep: Book Two of the Oran Trilogy
3. Beldan's Fire: Book Three of the Oran Trilogy
Rank Among Siblings #3

Anthologies (3) (Test new authors by reading novella collections)
Trilogy (3) (Wrap a storyline with three books)
The Riddle-Master series
Read one whose order in the series matches your rank among your siblings.

Stand Alone
1.
2.
3.
Anthologies
1.
2.
3.
Trilogy
1.
2.
3.
Sibling Order - 2nd Child
Also read:
Aunt Dimity Down Under
Death of a Gentle Lady
Apple Turnover Murder
Deadtown
Books mentioned in this topic
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (other topics)American Gods (other topics)
Perfume: The Story of a Murderer (other topics)
American Gods (other topics)
The Thief of Always (other topics)
More...
Authors mentioned in this topic
Vicki Pettersson (other topics)Anne Bishop (other topics)
MaryJanice Davidson (other topics)
Carolyn Turgeon (other topics)
J.F. Lewis (other topics)
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I'll post later tonight.
*shakes head* What a muppet