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April 2010 Reading Challenge
This is so cool my first challenge!So i have a lot of books i got out from the lib, and there are some i have brought, So i have chosen my 10!
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WAS AWESOME!! so glad i read it, i have another new series i must read :)
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5.Hush Hush By Becca Fitzpatrick
couldn't get it, so i read
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Loved this book!! 5 out of 5
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This is going to be Fun!!
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All DONE!!!
I have also read
Amy or "Ames" wrote: "I received and read Tales from the Otherworld early so I've removed it from my list. [Note: I may not receive a couple of the new releases in time so I've listed 12 instead of 10.]..."
hey how do i put the line threw the words??
N. L. wrote: "1. Silver Borne (Mercedes Thompson, #5) by Patricia Briggs2. Desire Unchained (Demonica #2) by Larissa Ione
3. Nicholas (Lords of the Satyr #1) by Eliz..."
I have read Nicholas, i liked it tell me what you think when you have read it i havent meet any one else who has read it before :)
Angela wrote: "Samantha wrote: "Angela wrote: "FlibBityFLooB wrote: "1/10. Glad to be on vacation at the moment so I can have time to read all the new books that came out this week *grin*1. [book:Silver Borne ..."
you are so welcome love.
1/10 complete1 Patricia Briggs Silver Borne (Mercy Thompson #5)
2 Alexandra Ivy Beyond the Darkness (Guardians of Eternity #6)
3 Jaye Wells The Mage in Black (Sabina Kane #2)
4 Jim Butcher Changes (Dresden Files #12)
5 Kelley Armstrong The Reckoning (Darkest Powers #3)
6 Nicole Peeler Tempest Rising (Jane true #1)
7 Linda Robertson Vicious Circle (Persephone Alcmedi #1)
9 Diana Pharaoh Francis Bitter Night (Horngate Witches #1)
10 Gail Carriger Soulless (Parasol Protectorate #1)
Liv wrote: "This looks like fun!! I've never done a challenge before. Can't wait to see how successful I'll be reading or getting 10 books I should but a hold for them at the library!
Angela wrote: "Liv wrote: "This looks like fun!! I've never done a challenge before. Can't wait to see how successful I'll be reading or getting 10 books I should but a hold for them at the library
April Challenge
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Fallen Is good a read it a couple months ago :)
Here's my list...finally.PNR- Serial April Challenge
as of 3/21:
0/10 complete (Click title for review)
1. Silver Borne (Mercedes Thompson, #5) by Patricia Briggs
2. First Drop of Crimson (Night Huntress World, #1) by Jeaniene Frost
3. Lover Revealed (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #4) by J.R. Ward
4. Bite Me If You Can (Argeneau, #6) by Lynsay Sands
5. Be Mine Tonight (Brotherhood of Blood, #1)t by Kathryn Smith
6. Before I Wake (Nightmare Chronicles, Book 1) by Kathryn Smith
7. Drop Dead Gorgeous (Love at First Bite, #2) by Kimberly Raye
8. Fool Moon (The Dresden Files, #2) by Jim Butcher
9. Bitten (Women of the Otherworld, #1) by Kelley Armstrong
10. Silent Truth (B.A.D. Series, #8) by Sherrilyn Kenyon, Dianna Love
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Read all my reviews: Tara's read and reviewed
Tara wrote: "LeeAnna (Tyer) wrote: "Ok so this is my very first reading challenge... Ever... I just joined this site and this group and decided to attempt this challenge getting in just before time to start rea..."No, most definitely not. I only wish I did. That is just the one I'm most excited about. The next four are the ones lying around my room.
Tracy wrote: "YES, I'm in!! Here is my list!1. First Drop of Crimson (Nighthuntress World Series #1) by Jeanine Frost
2. Dark Challenge (Carpathian Series #5) by Christine Fee..."
I can almost guarentee you will like Jacob. That is my second favorite series just after Black Dagger Brotherhood.
I just realized how impossible this challenge is for me. I am so picky when it comes to my books that if I don't like it I just toss it aside. I began Born of Night BySherrilyn Kenyon today only got to page 50 becuase I had other things to do today and I took a trip to B&N. I looked at all the books I had on my list to pick up. Two of them were out of stock. The other three I decided were not worth my money. I spent 4 hours there and the closest thing I came to buying was Season one of the TV series Supernatural at half price. I will horribly fail this challenge. Also, to clear up any confusion Lover Mine by J.R. Ward is set to come out April 27
Thanks for the hints throughout on how to strike out the books!!
PNR Serial April Challenge. Read 10 books from series!1/10 Complete
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2. Moon Called (Mercy Thompson #1)
3. Fantasy Lover (Dark-Hunter #1)
4. The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett (Discworld #1)
5. Glass Houses (Morganville Vampires #1)
6. City of Bones (Mortal Instruments #1)
7. Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy #1)
8. Storm Front (The Dresden Files #1)
9. Dark Prince (Dark Series, Carpathians #1)
10. The Darkest Night (Lords of the Underworld #1)
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Changed based on Trip to B&N.1. Lover Mine (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #8) by J.R. Ward
2. Born of Night (The League, #1) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
3. Scent of Darkness (Darkness Chosen, #1) by Christina Dodd
4. Succubus Dreams (Georgina Kincaid, #3) by Richelle Mead
5. Full Moon Rising (Riley Jenson Guardian, #1) by Keri Arthur
6. Pleasure Unbound (Demonica, #1) by Larissa Ione Still looking for...
7. The Darkest Night (Lords of the Underworld Series #1) by Gena Showalter Still looking for.......
8. Three Days to Dead (Dreg City, #1) by Kelly Meding still looking for....
9.Primal Needs (Primes, #7) by Susan Sizemore
10. Left open....
Angela wrote: "Fallen Is good a read it a couple months ago :)"Really? I'm having slight troubles staying focused on it. But as with any first book of the series it has a lot to cover. But I will continue on I am determined!
Samantha wrote: "Angela wrote: "Fallen Is good a read it a couple months ago :)"Really? I'm having slight troubles staying focused on it. But as with any first book of the series it has a lot to cover. But I wi..."
Yeah that's what i thought,when i first started to read it. But when i was finished i was thinking G wonder what happens next :)
LeeAnna (Tyer) wrote: "I just realized how impossible this challenge is for me. I am so picky when it comes to my books that if I don't like it I just toss it aside. I began Born of Night By[author:Sherril..."These challenges are supposed to be fun, not stressful! If this month doesn't work out for you, take a break and try again in May. Don't let the challenges suck all the fun out of reading.
Angela wrote: "Samantha wrote: "Angela wrote: "Fallen Is good a read it a couple months ago :)"Really? I'm having slight troubles staying focused on it. But as with any first book of the series it has a lot to..."
yeah I am 50 some pages in, and going to get back to it here until I fall asleep. So we will see.
Paranormal Romance: April Challenge
read 2 out of 10
2. Ms. Pendragon by Michele Pang (Pendragon #1)
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Has anyone read Lilith Saintcrow's "Dante Valentine" or "Jill Kismet" series? Bc I'm going back & forth about which one I should start for this challenge & I'd really like to know your thoughts on which one is better.
Amanda wrote: "LeeAnna (Tyer) wrote: "I just realized how impossible this challenge is for me. I am so picky when it comes to my books that if I don't like it I just toss it aside. I began [book:Born of Night|299..."Thanks Amanda but that is my way of saying I am motivated to complete this. I would have not started on all these books laying around my room if not for this group and reading challenge. :D
1/10 Done[I ended up changing book #10 because I randomly started reading the book at 2am on April 1st thanks to insomnia.)
1. Silver Borne (Mercedes Thompson, #5) by Patricia Briggs
2. Desire Unchained (Demonica #2) by Larissa Ione
3. Nicholas (Lords of the Satyr #1) by Elizabeth Amber
4. A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry, #1) by Laurell K. Hamilton
5. Dead Witch Walking (The Hollows #1) by Kim Harrison
6. Wicked Enchantment (Dark Magick #1) by Anya Bast
7. Spider's Bite (Elemental Assassin #1) by Jennifer Estep
8. Born of Night (The League #1) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
9. Bitten (Women of the Otherworld #1) by Kelley Armstrong
Angela - the way that you put the line through the words is to put <*s> at the start of the word/line and <*/s> at the end of what you want the line through. But take out the * (I have to type it with the * or else you wouldn't see it! lolBTW, your list of books looks great! Some of those are favs of mine.
Well I decided to read Fallensince its been sitting on my TBR for a year. I'm going to try and read the older books on the list first then move on to the newer ones.Thats the plan anyway
2/10. Absolutely loved Silver Borne. Stayed up til 2am to finish it because I couldn't stop reading. Good thing I'm on vacation, or my work would suffer tomorrow ;)3. Storm Born (Dark Swan #1) by Richelle Mead
4. One Silent Night (Dark Hunters #17) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
5. Changeless (Parasol Protectorate #2) by Gail Carriger
6. Angels' Blood (Guild Hunters #1) by Nalini Singh
7. A Rush of Wings (Maker's Song #1) by Adrian Phoenix
8. I'm the Vampire, That's Why (Broken Heart Vampires #1) by Michele Bardsley
9. The Devil Inside (Morgan Kingsley #1) by Jenna Black
10. Gentlemen Prefer Succubi (Succubus Diaries #1) by Jill Myles
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Is there any way you can repost without having to write your whole list down all over again?
Kelley Anne wrote: "Angela - the way that you put the line through the words is to put at the start of the word/line and at the end of what you want the line through. But take out the * (I have to type it with the..."Cool thanks so much :)
Cool which ones have you read on the list?
LethalLovely wrote: "Is there any way you can repost without having to write your whole list down all over again?"First find your previous post. Click on the "edit" link on the bottom of it. Copy the post and then cancel the edit mode [below "edit post" you'll find "cancel edit":]. Paste the copied post in the comment box. As long as you're in 'edit mode' regular comment box is inactive/invisible so remember to close it.
That should do it :)
April Challenge 1/101)The Taking by Erin McCarthy {Seven Deadly Sins #3}
2)Goddess of Love by P. C. Cast {Goddess Summoning #5}
3)Flirt by LKH {Anita Blake,Vampire Huntress #18}
4)Night Lost by Lynn Viehl {Darkyn #4}
5)Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh {Guild Hunter #1}
6)To Desire A Devil by Elizabeth Hoyt {Legend of of the Four Soldiers #4}
7)Hearts at Stake by Alyxandra Harvey {Drake Chronicles #1}
8)Night Shift by Lilith Saintcrow{Jill Kismet #1}
9)Succubus Dreams by Richelle Mead{ Georgia Kincaid #3}
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Alternatives
1)Working for the Devil by Lilith Saintcrow{Dante Valentine #1}
2)Dead Girls Are Easy by Terri Garey {Nicki Styx #1}
3)Boys that Bite by Mari Mancusi {Blood Coven #1}
4)Night Life by Caitlin Kittredge {Nocturne City #1}
2/10 Done1 Patricia Briggs Silver Borne (Mercy Thompson #5)
2 Alexandra Ivy Beyond the Darkness (Guardians of Eternity #6)
3 Jaye Wells The Mage in Black (Sabina Kane #2)
4 Jim Butcher Changes (Dresden Files #12)
5 Kelley Armstrong The Reckoning (Darkest Powers #3)
6 Nicole Peeler Tempest Rising (Jane true #1)
9 Diana Pharaoh Francis Bitter Night (Horngate Witches #1)
10 Gail Carriger Soulless (Parasol Protectorate #1)
1/101. Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid #1) by Richelle Mead - In Progress
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3. Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood #1) by J.R. Ward
4. Vampire Academy #1 by Richelle Mead
5. Twilight #1 by Stephanie Meyer - In Progress
6. Divine by Mistake (Parthalon #1) by P.C. Cast
7. Covet (Fallen Angels #1) by J. R. Ward
8. Awaken Me Darkly (Alien Huntress #1) by Gena Showalter
9. Full Moon Rising (Riley Jensen #1) by Keri Arthur
10. The Darkest Night (Lords of the Underworld #1) by Gena Showalter
Angela wrote:Cool thanks so much :)Cool which ones have you read on the list?
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I've read Kiss of Midnight, Bitten, Hush Hush, Wicked Lovely and Vampire Academy. I'll probably end up doing re-reads of both Wicked Lovely and Vampire Academy this month because both of those series have a new book about to come out!
2/10 CompleteSo enjoying this! But just found two new series I like...Pressing question of the moment, what else can I throw away to make more room for books......
1. Silver Borne (Mercedes Thompson #5)by Patricia Briggs
2. Lion's Heat (Breeds #20) by Lora Leigh
3. Dead and Gone (Sookie Stackhouse #9) by Charlaine Harris
4. Queen of Dragons (Drakon #3) by Shana Abe
5. Burning Wild (Leopard People #3) by Christine Feehan
6. Shattered Glass (Austra Family #1) by Elaine Bergstrom
7. Darkfever (MacKayla Lane #1) by Karen Marie Moning
8. Howling Moon (Tales of the Sazi #4) by CT Adams & Cathy Clamp
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11. Aerie (Jousters #4) by Mercedes Lackey (started re-reading this series while waiting for April to start...have to finish the last one, and now have an extra in case my other new ones don't arrive...Silver Borne has already been pushed back twice since I ordered it last year....
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Read a book from 10 different serials. Include series title and what the number is for the book.
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1) Changeless: A Novel of the Parasol Protectorate (book 2) by Gail Carriger
2) Silver Borne (Mercy Thompson book 5) by Patricia Briggs
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on the book list--you can also store the list in a word processing program or Excel. That's what I do, since I do sssoooo many challenges (what can I say--I've seldom met a challenge I didn't like.) :o)
2.Vampire Academy(Vampire Academy, #1) by Richelle Mead
3.Dead Witch Walking(Rachel Morgan/The Hollows, #1) by Kim Harrison
4.Stray(Shifters, #1) by Rachel Vincent
5.Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid,#1)
6.Dead as a Doornail(Sookie Stackhouse,#5) by Charlaine Harris
7.Moon Called (Mercedes Thompson, #1) by Patricia Briggs
8.Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #1) by J.R. Ward
9.Witchling (Sisters of the Moon, #1) by Yasmine Galeanor
10.Cry Wolf (Alpha & Omega, #1) by Patricia Briggs
LethalLovely wrote: "Has anyone read Lilith Saintcrow's "Dante Valentine" or "Jill Kismet" series? Bc I'm going back & forth about which one I should start for this challenge & I'd really like to know your thoughts on ..."I've read both and like both series. I'd start with the Dante Valentine books.
Ann aka Iftcan wrote: "Archadia--er, what books of your grandmother's do you edit? The books she buys? She's an author? Books she WANTS to buy? Tell us more, since I KNOW we are all jealous that you get PAID to read...."She's an author. Sorry it took me so long to reply, but my internet's been down :(
LethalLovely wrote: "Has anyone read Lilith Saintcrow's "Dante Valentine" or "Jill Kismet" series? Bc I'm going back & forth about which one I should start for this challenge & I'd really like to know your thoughts on ..."Both series are very good, but Jill Kismet isn't finished yet, so Dante Valentine is probably the better choice.
1 of 10April 1 - April 30
1. Succubus Shadows by Richelle Mead (Georgina Kincaid, #5)
2. Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong (Women of the Otherworld, #3)
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4. Ill Wind by Rachel Caine (Weather Warden, #1)
5. Forbidden Nights With a Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks (Love At Stake, #7)
6. First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost (Night Huntress World, #1)
7. The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter (Lords of the Underworld, #4)
8. Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs (Mercedes Thompson, #3)
9. Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh (Psy-Changeling, #3)
10. Grave Peril by Jim Butcher (The Dresden Files, #3)
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Wow, this is a tough one.Silver Borne (Mercedes Thompson, #5)Black Magic SanctionPoison StudyLover EternalHeat StrokeDead Until DarkPersonal DemonWould-Be Witch
LeeAnna (Tyer) wrote: "I just realized how impossible this challenge is for me. I am so picky when it comes to my books that if I don't like it I just toss it aside. I began Born of Night By[author:Sherril..."Hey LeeAnn, I can so relate. I'm a newbie with this challenge and I already find I'm struggling to get into it. I started Minion by LA Banks and I want to toss the book already... Just can not get into it. Has anyone read her series? How did you find it? Any reply will be helpful...I had wanted to read her series for a while now.
Cher, I bought the first book in that series for two reasons: because it was in an indy bookstore, and because I loved the main character's name. I read the first ten pages or so and just put it down, so now it is being used to keep my manga section from falling over since it doesn't fill the entire shelf XD Sort of a glorified bookend.
2/101. Lover Mine (Black Dagger Brotherhood Book 7) by J. R. Ward
2. House of Cards (The Negotiator Book 2) By C. E. Murphy
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4. Kitty and the Dead Man's Hand (Kitty Norville Book 5) by Carrie Vaughn
5. The Becoming (Anna Strong Book 1) by Jeanne C. Stein
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7. Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid Book 1) by Richelle Mead
8. Witchling(Sisters of the Moon Book 1) by Yasmine Galenorn
9. Stray (Shifters Book 1) by Rachel Vincent
10.A Quick Bite (Argeneau Book 1) by Lynsay Sands
Cher wrote: "LeeAnna (Tyer) wrote: "I just realized how impossible this challenge is for me. I am so picky when it comes to my books that if I don't like it I just toss it aside. I began Born of Night By[author..."I read books 1-7 in the "Vampire Huntress Legends" series & I admit the first book was very hard to get into.Maybe it was because of extensive world building.Or how overwhelmingly ethnic it was.But imo,the other books get alot better.
LOL...Niiiice. Thanks Ahrcadia for your reply. Ten pages uh? That's just about where I'm at before my mind started to wonder too. BTY...nice book ends. :D
LethalLovely wrote: "Cher wrote: "LeeAnna (Tyer) wrote: "I just realized how impossible this challenge is for me. I am so picky when it comes to my books that if I don't like it I just toss it aside. I began Born of Ni..."LethalLovely, good to know it gets better. But can't get put to sleep right now. I think this book is going to bite the dust until much much later...
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Thanks heaps :)