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Challenge Duration: April 1 - April 30, 2010 4/8
1. April: Read a book which title starts with "A."
2. Birthday: Read a book from an April B-day celebrant.
The Pact: A Love Story
5. Earth Day: In the spirit of recycling, reread an old favorite or reuse a book that you have posted in a previous challenge but never got around to reading.
6. Creative Arts Theme: Read a book that has a character that is involved in any type of arts (music, dance, literature, etc).
Succubus Blues
7. With April as the fourth month, read a book that has received an average of 4 stars or more here in Goodreads.
City of Bones
8. Romance Genre: Read a fantasy romance.
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Read a book that is shelved within the first 10 pages of GR's romance shelf
(http://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/roma...)
10. Reader's Choice
Stray
RRR April '10 Challenge1/3
Earth Day - The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #2) by Laurell K. Hamilton
Off the Shelf - Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Readers Choice -
Read
3/10 Done1. "A": The Accidental Demon Slayer by Angie Fox
2. April B'Day - Sarah~Sehrenity: Rises The Night by Colleen Gleason
3. Geography - Iowa:
4. Spring Theme:
5. Earth Day: Gideon by Jacquelyn Frank
6. Creative Arts:
7. 4 stars or more: Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian
8. Fantasy: A Hoboken Hipster in Sherwood Forest by Marianne Mancusi
9. Of Lists & Shelves: Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward
10. Reader's Choice: Sex, Lies and Vampires by Katie MacAlister
To Read:
Done:
Update:1. Book starts with 'A' - Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh
2. Birthday book - Michelle: Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione OR Mark of the Demon by Diana Rowland
3. Iowa - Something More by Janet Dailey
4. Spring theme - Italian Groom, Princess Bride by Rebecca Winters
5. Earth Day -
6. Creative arts - Lord of Seduction: A Novel by Nicole Jordan
7. 4 stars - The Duke And I by Julia Quinn OR Bad Boys Of Summer edited by Lori Foster
8. Fantasy romance - Twice as Hot by Gena Showalter
9. Of lists & shelves - It's In His Kiss by Julia Quinn
10. Readers' choice -
Monthly Challenge - April 20102 of 10 Done
1 - Starts with A: The Awakening by L.J. Smith
2 - Birthday: (Sarah)
3 - Geography: Gilead by Marilynne Robinson
4 - Spring Theme: The Secret History of the Pink Carnation by Lauren Willig
5 - Earth Day: (my first romance, aww) Silken Savage by Catherine Hart
6 - Creative Arts Theme:
7 - 4+ rating: (4.05) Broken by Kelley Armstrong
8 - Romance Genre: Dark Gold by Christine Feehan
9 - Of Lists and Shelves: The Duke And I by Julia Quinn
10 - Reader's Choice: No Humans Involved by Kelley Armstrong
2. April B-day - Sarah: Slave to Sensation
3. Geography - Iowa: Bill Bryson - A Really Short History of Nearly Everything
5. Earth Day: American Gods
6. Creative Arts Theme: Succubus Blues
7. 4 stars or more: Lover Revealed
8. Fantasy romance: Dragonflight
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Dead Until Dark
40% (4/10). Holly's Inbox was a lot of fun to read. It was entirely composed of emails and reminded me of Bridget Jones' Diary.1. Starts with A: Addicted by Charlotte Featherstone
2. Birthday (Sarah): Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh
3. Iowa: Little Heathens by Mildred Kalish
5. Recycle (Royal Line): My Lady Notorious by Jo Beverley
7. Avg 4 stars+: Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead
9. GR Romance Shelf: The Bride by Julie Garwood
4/10 Done1. "A": The Accidental Demon Slayer by Angie Fox
2. April B'Day - Sarah~Sehrenity: Rises The Night by Colleen Gleason
3. Geography - Iowa:
4. Spring Theme:
5. Earth Day: Gideon by Jacquelyn Frank
6. Creative Arts:
7. 4 stars or more:
8. Fantasy: A Hoboken Hipster in Sherwood Forest by Marianne Mancusi
9. Of Lists & Shelves: Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward
10. Reader's Choice: Sex, Lies and Vampires by Katie MacAlister
To Read:
Done:
Challenge Duration: April 1 - April 30, 2010 4/8
1. April: Read a book which title starts with "A."
2. Birthday: Read a book from an April B-day celebrant.
The Pact: A Love Story
5. Earth Day: In the spirit of recycling, reread an old favorite or reuse a book that you have posted in a previous challenge but never got around to reading.
6. Creative Arts Theme: Read a book that has a character that is involved in any type of arts (music, dance, literature, etc).
Succubus Blues
7. With April as the fourth month, read a book that has received an average of 4 stars or more here in Goodreads.
City of Bones
8. Romance Genre: Read a fantasy romance.
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Read a book that is shelved within the first 10 pages of GR's romance shelf
(http://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/roma...)
10. Reader's Choice
Stray
Progress update: 3/8 completed:1. Begins with "A" - Angelology
2. April B'day - Dark Prince (Jacqueline) COMPLETED 4/5
4. Spring Theme - For the Roses
6. Creative Arts - No Commitment Required(fashion designer) COMPLETED 4/6
7. 4 Stars or More - Dark Desire
8. Fantasy Romance - The Dream Thief
9. GR's Romance Shelf - The WeddingCOMPLETED 4/4
10. Reader's Choice - Garden Spells
5/81. "A" -
2. Birthday -
4. Spring Theme -
5. Earth Day -
7. 4 stars - Unleashing the Storm by Sydney Croft
8. Fantasy Romance - Wicked Magic by Cheyenne McCray
9. Of Lists and Shelves -
10. Reader's Choice - Undead and Unworthy by Maryjanice Davidson
2/7 done1. Read a book which title starts with "A" - Atlantis Awakening
2. Birthday (Sarah) - The Dead Travel Fast
4. Spring Theme -
6. Creative Arts Theme (Writer) - Black Silk
7. An average of 4 stars or more on Goodreads - Tanner's Scheme
9. Romance Shelf - Night Play (Dark-Hunter, #6)
10. Reader's Choice -
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Romance Readers Monthly Challenge (April 2010)Start Date 04/01/2010
Completed April 23, 2010
1. April: Read a book which title starts with "A." Arresting Abby
2. Birthday: Read a book from an April B-day celebrant. Tasha Bet Me
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Iowa. Special Delivery (04/06/2010)
4. Spring Theme: Read a book that has flower, flowers or garden on the cover; or has the word "flower", "flowers", or any type of flower as part of its title.Garden Spells
5. I skipped this one because this is my first challenge
6. Creative Arts Theme: Read a book that has a character that is involved in any type of arts (music, dance, literature, etc). Born in Ice (Born In trilogy #2)
7. With April as the fourth month, read a book that has received an average of 4 stars or more here in Goodreads. Bareback (04/01/2010)
8. Romance Genre: Read a fantasy romance. Rampant
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Read a book that is shelved within the first 10 pages of GR's romance shelf
(http://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/roma...) Born in Fire (Born In trilogy #1)
10. Reader's Choice -Born in Shame (Born In trilogy #3)
Completed:
Update time: 7 April. Yay for long weekends.4 / 10 read
1. April: Read a book which title starts with "A."
The Awakening by Kate Armstrong.
2. Birthday: Read a book from an April B-day celebrant.
Glory in Death by JD Robb from Tasha's shelves. 5 April.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Iowa.
Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World Vicki Myron.
4. Spring Theme: Read a book that has flower, flowers or garden on the cover; or has the word "flower", "flowers", or any type of flower as part of its title.
Rose by Holly Webb.
5. Earth Day: In the spirit of recycling, reread an old favorite or reuse a book that you have posted in a previous challenge but never got around to reading.
A Civil Contract by Georgette Heyer. 5 April.
6. Creative Arts Theme: Read a book that has a character that is involved in any type of arts (music, dance, literature, etc).
"Loving Jack" in Love By Design by Nora Roberts. 5 April.
7. With April as the fourth month, read a book that has received an average of 4 stars or more here in Goodreads.
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine l'Engle.
8. Romance Genre: Read a fantasy romance.
Elemental Magic anthology. 2 April.
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Read a book that is shelved within the first 10 pages of GR's romance shelf
Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella.
10. Reader's Choice. TBDBlood and Iron by Elizabeth Bear. Thanks for the rec, Sarah.
Coming up with my list was a bit of a challenge--love it!2/8 Completed
1.Starts with 'A'- Atonement
2.Birthday - The Duke, Debbie's list
4.Flower - For the Roses
6.Arts - Vision in White PhotographyCompleted 4/6/10
7.4 stars - Flowers from the Storm
8.Fantasy - Night Embrace
9.Romance shelf - Mine Till Midnight Completed 4/3/10
10.Reader's choice - The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie
4/6 UPDATE1. "A": Archangel's Kiss - Nalini Singh
2. April B'Day: Jamie:
3. Geography-Iowa: Whisper No Lies - Cindy Gerard
4. Spring Theme: Garden of Darkness - Anne Frasier
5. Earth Day: Lover Avenged - J.R. Ward
6. Creative Arts:
7. 4 stars or more: Born of Night - Sherrilyn Kenyon
8. Fantasy:
9. Of Lists & Shelves: Dark Slayer - Christine Feehan
10. Reader's Choice:On the Edge - Illona Andrews
READ:
TO READ:
Completed 1/10 1. April: Read a book which title starts with "A."
2. Birthday: Read a book from an April B-day celebrant.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Iowa.
4. Spring Theme: Read a book that has flower, flowers or garden on the cover; or has the word "flower", "flowers", or any type of flower as part of its title.
The Scoop (currently reading)
5. Earth Day: In the spirit of recycling, reread an old favorite or reuse a book that you have posted in a previous challenge but never got around to reading.
6. Creative Arts Theme: Read a book that has a character that is involved in any type of arts (music, dance, literature, etc).
7. With April as the fourth month, read a book that has received an average of 4 stars or more here in Goodreads.
8. Romance Genre: Read a fantasy romance.
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Read a book that is shelved within the first 10 pages of GR's romance shelf
(http://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/roma...)
Fantasy Lover (Dark-Hunter, #1) by Sherrilyn Kenyon OR
Evermore (The Immortals, #1) by Alyson Noel OR
Hush, Hush (Hardcover) by Becca Fitzpatrick OR
Undead and Unemployed (Undead, #2) by MaryJanice Davidson OR
The Darkest Night (Lords of the Underworld, #1) by Gena Showalter OR
A Great and Terrible Beauty (Gemma Doyle, #1) by Libba Bray OR
Cry Wolf (Alpha & Omega, #1) by Patricia Briggs
10. Reader's Choice
Monthly Challenge:Duration: April 1 - April 30, 2010
3 / 10 Read: (tentatively)
1. April: (Apocalypse Happens by Lori Handeland)
2. Birthday: (Sarah ) (Lover Enshrined by JR Ward)
3. Geography: Sweet Promise (4/6) ***
4. Spring Theme: The Bride of Spring (4/5) ****
5. Earth Day: Garden Spells (4/3) *****
6. Creative Arts Theme: TBA
7. Fourth month: TBA
8. Romance Genre: (Behold the Eye: v by Veronica R. Tabares)
9. Of Lists and Shelves: (Lover Avenged by JR Ward)
10. Reader's Choice: TBA
Options for TBA's
(Fantasy Lover by Sherilyn Kenyon)
(A Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian)
APRIL4 of 10 complete!
1. Starts with A: About A Dragon by G.A. Aiken
2. Birthday Pick:
3. Iowa: Over the Line by Cindy Gerard
4. Spring: TBD
5. Recycling:
6. Creative Arts:
7. 4 Stars: Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh
8. Fantasy:
9. GR Romance Shelf: Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas
10. Reader’s Choice: Grave Secret by Charlaine Harris
Complete:
To Read:
RRRC GROUP - MONTHLY CHALLENGE - APRILDuration: April 1, 2010 to April 30, 2010
3/10 read
3. Geography - Iowa: Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood
4. Spring Theme: Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas
5. Earth Day: Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts
6. Creative Arts: Chesapeake Blue by Nora Roberts
7. 4 stars or more: Tears of the Moon by Nora Roberts
9. Of Lists & Shelves: Inner Harbor by Nora Roberts
10. Reader's Choice: Mercy by Julie Garwood
10/101. April:
2. Birthday:
3. Geography (Iowa):
4. Spring Theme:
5. Earth Day:
6. Creative Arts Theme:
7. 4 stars:
8. Romance Genre (Fantasy):
9. Of Lists and Shelves:
10. Reader's Choice:
1. Awaiting the Moon2. The Dead Travel Fast
3. For the Roses
4. Lily and the Major
5. Lover Enshrined
6. TBA
7.
8. Night Bites
9. Sugar Daddy
10. Rosemary and Rue
Veil of Midnight was good. A unique enough story that kept my interest. I'm now reading Rosemary and Rue.
1/101. "A" Title: Again The Magic by Lisa Kleypas
2. Birthday: Seize the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Tasha)
3. Iowa:
4. Spring, flowers: Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts
5. Reuse a book: The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #2) or Deep Kiss of Winter
6. Creative Arts Theme:
7. Average of min. 4 stars: Tucker's Claim by Sarah McCarty
8. Fantasy Romance: Dream Thief by Shana Abe
9. Top 10 Pages of Romance Shelf:
10. Reader's Choice:
2/101.
2. Birthday: Read a book from an April B-day celebrant.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Iowa.
4. Spring Theme: Read a book that has flower, flowers or garden on the cover; or has the word "flower", "flowers", or any type of flower as part of its title.
5. Earth Day: In the spirit of recycling, reread an old favorite or reuse a book that you have posted in a previous challenge but never got around to reading.
6.
7. With April as the fourth month, read a book that has received an average of 4 stars or more here in Goodreads.
8. Romance Genre: Read a fantasy romance.
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Read a book that is shelved within the first 10 pages of GR's romance shelf
(http://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/roma...)
10. Reader's Choice
Challenge Duration: April 1 - April 30, 2010
April Reading Challenge Update1/10 on 04/07/2010
1. April: "A" Book Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter
3. Geography: Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood
4. Spring Theme: Goddess of Spring by P.C. Cast
5. Earth Day: Witch Fire by Anya Bast
6. Creative Arts Theme: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
7. 4-Star Winners: Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews
8. Fantasy Romance Genre: Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward
10. Reader's Choice Goddess of the Sea by P.C. Cast
50% (5/10). I really enjoyed my Iowa book. Here's my review if you're curious1. Starts with A: Addicted by Charlotte Featherstone
2. Birthday (Sarah): Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh
5. Recycle (Royal Line): My Lady Notorious by Jo Beverley
7. Avg 4 stars+: Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead
9. GR Romance Shelf: The Bride by Julie Garwood
1/5I'm only reading 5 this month. (I switched up my A titled book)
1. April: Read a book which title start with the letter "A"
Arouse Suspicion by Maureen McKade
4. Spring Theme: Read a book that has flower, flowers or garden on the cover; or has the word "flower", "flowers", or any type of flower as part of its title.
Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts
7. With April as the fourth month, read a book that has received an average of 4 stars or more here in Goodreads.
The Mane Squeeze by Shelly Laurenston
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Read a book that is shelved within the first 10 pages of GR's romance shelf
10. Reader's Choice- Fragile by Shiloh Walker
APRIL5 of 10 complete!
1. Starts with A: About A Dragon by G.A. Aiken
2. Birthday Pick:
3. Iowa: Over the Line by Cindy Gerard
4. Spring: TBD
5. Recycling:
6. Creative Arts:
7. 4 Stars:
8. Fantasy:
9. GR Romance Shelf: Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas
10. Reader’s Choice: Grave Secret by Charlaine Harris
Complete:
To Read:
APRIL Monthly Challenge3/10
1. Begins with "A" -
2. April B-Day Celeb -
3. Iowa - Irreplaceable by Stephen Lovely
4. Spring Theme - The Bean Trees by Barbara Kingsolver (garden on the cover)
5. Reuse - Harvard's Education by Suzanne Brockmann
6. Creative Arts - The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong (art school)
7. 4 stars -
8. Fantasy Romance - Dream Chaser by Sherrilyn Kenyon
9. GR's Romance Shelf - Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie
10. Reader's Choice - Tempted by P.C. Cast
3/7 done1. Read a book which title starts with "A" - Atlantis Awakening
2. Birthday (Sarah) - The Dead Travel Fast
4. Spring Theme -
6. Creative Arts Theme (Writer) - Black Silk
7. An average of 4 stars or more on Goodreads -
9. Romance Shelf - Night Play (Dark-Hunter, #6)
10. Reader's Choice -
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Read: 3/101. April: Read a book which title starts with "A."
2. Birthday: Read a book from an April B-day celebrant.
Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Iowa.
4. Spring Theme: Read a book that has flower, flowers or garden on the cover; or has the word "flower", "flowers", or any type of flower as part of its title.
Primavera by Francesca Lia Block
5. Earth Day: In the spirit of recycling, reread an old favorite or reuse a book that you have posted in a previous challenge but never got around to reading.
The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #2) by Laurell K. Hamilton
6. Creative Arts Theme: Read a book that has a character that is involved in any type of arts (music, dance, literature, etc).
Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
7. With April as the fourth month, read a book that has received an average of 4 stars or more here in Goodreads.
Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
8. Romance Genre: Read a fantasy romance.
Lord of the Fading Lands by C.L. Wilson
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Read a book that is shelved within the first 10 pages of GR's romance shelf
The Immortal Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
10. Reader's Choice
Wasn't really liking Heartbreaker so I picked up Rescue Me at the library yesterday. Didn't love it either but at least the stories were short.
5/10 Done1. "A": The Accidental Demon Slayer by Angie Fox
2. April B'Day - Sarah~Sehrenity: Rises The Night by Colleen Gleason
3. Geography - Iowa:
4. Spring Theme:
5. Earth Day:
6. Creative Arts:
7. 4 stars or more:
8. Fantasy: A Hoboken Hipster in Sherwood Forest by Marianne Mancusi
9. Of Lists & Shelves: Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward
10. Reader's Choice: Sex, Lies and Vampires by Katie MacAlister
To Read:
Done:
UPDATE - April 7At the moment, 74 readers have signed up to participate in this month's challenge:
Alathea - 10 books out of 10 read - Done! Congratulations!
Amanda (AmandaG3) - 1 book out of 10 read
Angelique - 3 books out of 10 read
Angie (out of 8)
Annie - 4 books out of 10 read
Annvelwis - 2 books out of 10 read
Archer (out of 3)
Ashley (ashleylaura87) - 1 book out of 10 read
Barbara - 3 books out of 10 read
Beth (MN) - 2 books out of 10 read
Bianca
BJ Rose - 3 books out of 10 read
Carolyn F - 1 book out of 10 read
Cathy - 1 book out of 10 read
Charlotte (Buried in Books) - 1 book out of 3 read
Debbie - 3 books out of 10 read
Delicious Dee
Diane - 3 books out of 10 read
Donna
Erin B - 3 books out of 10 read
FlibBityFLooB - 5 books out of 10 read
Gaijinmama (out of 5)
Harper (out of 3)
Hope - 2 books out of 5 read
Janelle - 2 books out of 8 read
Jennefer
Judy - 3 books out of 8 read
Julie (Mom2lnb)
Karina - 4 books out of 8 read
Kasia
Katherine - 1 book out of 8 read
Kelley - 1 book out of 10 read
Kenjii
Kingzkid
Kristen
Laura Lulu - 2 books out 10 read
Leah (Pherocious) - 2 books out of 8 read
Lindy-Lane
Lizz
LooLoo - 5 books out of 8 read
Lotte_ladybird - 5 books out of 10 read
Lynne - 5 books out of 10 read
Mary (out of 8)
Mel W - 3 books out of 10 read
Nikki - 1 book out of 10 read
Nita - 3 books out of 7 read
Penney - 3 books out of 8 read
Photojim
Pollyanna
Purple - 1 book out of 8 read
Sallie - 1 book out of 10 read
Samantha - 1 book out of 5 read
Sandra - 4 book out of 10 read
Sara - 3 books out of 10 read
Sara Lindsey - 1 book out of 5 read
Sharon Oslin - 2 books out of 10 read
Shazzy - 2 books out of 10 read
Shyloh
Stephanie P - 2 books out of 10 read
Teodora (out of 8)
Toni - 2 books out of 10 read
Tracy (out of 8)
Valorie - 4 books out of 10 read
Yz
9 new readers have signed up since the previous update:
Amanda (amandine) - 2 books out of 10 read
Carrie - 1 book out of 8 read
Chelle - 1 book out of 10 read
Erin - 1 book out of 10 read
Jackie - 2 books out of 10 read
LeeAnna (Tyer) (out of 5)
Lu - 1 book out of 10 read
Tosca - 2 books out of 10 read
Vanessa (out of 8)
You can sign up any time throughout the month.
We have had one reader complete all 10 categories of this month's challenge so far - well done and congratulations to Alathea!
Total books read this month = 121
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 April 14.
Reminder: Don't forget to add your challenge books to the group's bookshelf. Thanks!
Happy reading, everyone!
Challenge Duration: April 1 - April 30, 2010 5/8
1. April: Read a book which title starts with "A."
2. Birthday: Read a book from an April B-day celebrant.
The Pact: A Love Story
5. Earth Day: In the spirit of recycling, reread an old favorite or reuse a book that you have posted in a previous challenge but never got around to reading.
6. Creative Arts Theme: Read a book that has a character that is involved in any type of arts (music, dance, literature, etc).
7. With April as the fourth month, read a book that has received an average of 4 stars or more here in Goodreads.
City of Bones
8. Romance Genre: Read a fantasy romance.
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Read a book that is shelved within the first 10 pages of GR's romance shelf
(http://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/roma...)
10. Reader's Choice
Stray
Progress update: 4/8 completed:1. Begins with "A" - Angelology
2. April B'day - Dark Prince (Jacqueline) COMPLETED 4/5
4. Spring Theme - For the Roses COMPLETED 04/08
6. Creative Arts - No Commitment Required(fashion designer) COMPLETED 4/6
7. 4 Stars or More - Dark Desire
8. Fantasy Romance - The Dream Thief
9. GR's Romance Shelf - The WeddingCOMPLETED 4/4
10. Reader's Choice - Garden Spells
April Reading Challenge Update2/10 on 04/08/2010
1. April: "A" Book Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter
3. Geography: Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood
4. Spring Theme: Goddess of Spring by P.C. Cast
5. Earth Day: Witch Fire by Anya Bast
6. Creative Arts Theme: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
7. 4-Star Winners: Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews
8. Fantasy Romance Genre: Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder
10. Reader's Choice Goddess of the Sea by P.C. Cast
I swapped Unleashing the Storm for Friday Night Bites.8/8 Read. I'm Done!!!
1. "A" -
2. Birthday -
4. Spring Theme -
5. Earth Day -
7. 4 stars -
8. Fantasy Romance -
9. Of Lists and Shelves -
10. Reader's Choice -
Update 4/98. Romance Genre:
Completed 1/10
Romance Readers Monthly Challenges 2010April
5/10
1. Starts with 'A' - Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery Apr 7 (4.5*)
2. April BD: Debbie - Dark Slayer OR Karen - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
4. Spring Theme - The Ideal Bride OR Seduced By A Scoundrel
5. Earth Day: Reread a favorite - The Flame and the Flower
6. Creative Arts Theme: Born in Shame (Born In trilogy #3) by Nora Roberts
10. Reader's Choice: TBD
Holy crap! I come back from vacation and Alathea has already finished?! Well done. Furthermore, I better get crackin'.
6/10 My tentative list:
1. April: Read a book which title starts with "A."
Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter
2. Birthday: Read a book from an April B-day celebrant.
The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson (Jacqueline's shelf)
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Iowa.
4. Spring Theme: Read a book that has flower, flowers or garden on the cover; or has the word "flower", "flowers", or any type of flower as part of its title.
5. Earth Day: In the spirit of recycling, reread an old favorite or reuse a book that you have posted in a previous challenge but never got around to reading.
6. Creative Arts Theme: Read a book that has a character that is involved in any type of arts (music, dance, literature, etc).
7. With April as the fourth month, read a book that has received an average of 4 stars or more here in Goodreads.
Pan Lodowego Ogrodu by Jarosław Grzędowicz
8. Romance Genre: Read a fantasy romance.
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Read a book that is shelved within the first 10 pages of GR's romance shelf
Dance of the Gods by Nora Roberts
10. Reader's Choice
RRRC: Monthly Challenge
read 3 out of 8
2. Birthday: The Killing Dance by Laurell K. Hamilton (Sarah ~ Sehrenity~)
3. Geography: ---
4. Spring Theme: And the Desert Blooms by Iris Johansen
5. Earth Day: Dante’s Girl by Natasha Rhodes
6. Creative Arts Theme: ---
7. Fourth month: Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Sizzle and Burn by Jayne Ann Krentz
10. Reader's Choice: The Third Circle by Amanda Quick
Thanks, Annie.I hope you enjoyed your vacation, Photojim.
My list (so far):RRRC April 2010 Monthly Challenge
1. April:All Together Dead-Charlaine Harris
2. Birthday: Succubus Blues-Richelle Mead (Jacqueline's shelf)
3. Geography:
4. Spring Theme: What Happens in London-Julia Quinn (rose on cover)
5. Earth Day: Lover Awakened-JR Ward
6. Creative Arts Theme: Succubus On Top-Richelle Mead (main male character is a writer)
7. 4 Stars or higher: Naked in Death-Nora Roberts
8. Romance Genre: Read a fantasy romance.
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Suddenly You-Lisa Kleyas
10. Reader's Choice Not So Innocent- Laura Lee Guhrke
1. April/Starts with "A:" All Night Long by Jayne Ann Krentz 04/08 **** 2. Birthday: Read a book from an April B-day celebrant.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Iowa.
4. Spring Theme/Flowers: Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts
5. Earth Day/Previous Post: The Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockmann
6. Creative Arts Theme: Read a book that has a character that is involved in any type of arts (music, dance, literature, etc).
7. With April as the fourth month, read a book that has received an average of 4 stars or more here in Goodreads.
8. Romance Genre/Fantasy: Morrigans Cross by Nora Roberts 04/05 ** (PenPal Read)
9. Of Lists and Shelves: The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
10. Reader's Choice
Why are we even bothering to keep up with Alathea? We don't stand a chance LOLWell done Alathea!!!!
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2. Embrace the Night by Alexandra Ivy (Regina b-day)
4. Spring Theme: The Raven and the Rose
5. Earth Day: Lover Eternal
7. 4 star: Moon Called
8. Romance Genre: Read a fantasy romance.
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Tears of the Moon
10. An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde 4/2
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