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2010 April Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread
Read: 4/101. 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
10. Reader's Choice
Also Read:
4/10 complete2. 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
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Dead Until Dark
APRIL6 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: Send No Flowers by Sandra Brown
5. Recycling:
6. Creative Arts:
7. 4 Stars:
8. Fantasy:
9. GR Romance Shelf:
10. Reader’s Choice: Grave Secret by Charlaine Harris
Complete:
To Read:
4/9 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:
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:
Way to go Althea! I feel like Scotty "I'm reading as fast as I can Captain, but I can't give it any more than that!" In my head I have a great Scottish accent...
lol - I am givin it all I gotgood one Lynne =)
Sorry I'm so late in starting my list. I've only read five books so far this month and so far I know that two are on the list. As for the rest, I don't know yet. I'll get caught up in the next two days.1. A-books. Are they kind of like the literary version of A-holes?
2. Everybody is born sometime. It's a fact of life. Why do we celebrate our commonality?
3. When thinking of states with four letters, Iowa is the third that comes to mind. when thinking of states that start with I, Iowa is the fourth that comes to mind. When asked to list the most exciting states in the US, Iowa would rank somewhere about 53rd in my mind. Oh well, let's read a book based there. - The Rampant Reaper is just such a book. (4/10)
4. Zeus sprang from Chronos. Hope springs eternal. And if the springs are a rockin' don't come a knockin'.
5. I always liked the t-shirt that says, "I recycle women". I guess it's time I get around to doing a re-read.
6. I wonder if being a parent would be considered 'creative'. Maybe that's just pro-creative. I've also read a few books where people were awfully 'creative' in the bedroom. Maybe I'll use one of those.
7. I see FOUR lights! (and if you get that reference, you are good) - Immortal in Death (4/1) yeah. I gave it four stars too.
8. As if most romance novels weren't complete fantasy anyway, now we have Fantasy Romance? What's next - completely unrealistic romance?
9. Just because a lot of people have called something a name doesn't make it true. First 10 pages of books labeled as romance? I see several non-romance books in there.
10. When a series of endless paths lay before us each morning, we must each make our own choices. Even allowing others to choose for us is a choice. Learn to live with your choices and accept responsibility for the wrong ones and life is better. Remember that mistakes aren't always regrets and vice versa.
Oh PhotoJim, another Star Trek reference! Soon we're going to have to add Science Fiction Romance to our Challenges.
APRIL7 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:
5. Recycling:
6. Creative Arts:
7. 4 Stars:
8. Fantasy:
9. GR Romance Shelf:
10. Reader’s Choice: Grave Secret by Charlaine Harris
Complete:
To Read:
Thanks for getting that Lynne. I thought I might be the only geek here.
My 13-year-old daughter says it's cool to be a nerd but not a geek...apparently nerd implies a higher degree of intelligence. So let's be "with it" and be part of the nerd herd. At last, I finally fit in at Jr. High!
Still catching up on my categories.1. A-books. Are they kind of like the literary version of A-holes?
2. Everybody is born sometime. It's a fact of life. Why do we celebrate our commonality? Say No To Joe? (4/5) thanks Melissa So-Cal Gal
3. When thinking of states with four letters, Iowa is the third that comes to mind. when thinking of states that start with I, Iowa is the fourth that comes to mind. When asked to list the most exciting states in the US, Iowa would rank somewhere about 53rd in my mind. Oh well, let's read a book based there. - The Rampant Reaper is just such a book. (4/10)
4. Zeus sprang from Chronos. Hope springs eternal. And if the springs are a rockin' don't come a knockin'.
5. I always liked the t-shirt that says, "I recycle women". I guess it's time I get around to doing a re-read.
6. I wonder if being a parent would be considered 'creative'. Maybe that's just pro-creative. I've also read a few books where people were awfully 'creative' in the bedroom. Maybe I'll use one of those.
7. I see FOUR lights! (and if you get that reference, you are good) - Immortal in Death (4/1) yeah. I gave it four stars too.
8. As if most romance novels weren't complete fantasy anyway, now we have Fantasy Romance? What's next - completely unrealistic romance?
9. Just because a lot of people have called something a name doesn't make it true. First 10 pages of books labeled as romance? I see several non-romance books in there.
10. When a series of endless paths lay before us each morning, we must each make our own choices. Even allowing others to choose for us is a choice. Learn to live with your choices and accept responsibility for the wrong ones and life is better. Remember that mistakes aren't always regrets and vice versa.
4/7 done1. Read a book which title starts with "A" -
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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Was that Alathea I saw zooming to the finish?! Congratulations, speedy one!!!April
6/10
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
BJ Rose wrote: "Was that Alathea I saw zooming to the finish?! Congratulations, speedy one!!!April
6/10
1. Starts with 'A' - Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery Apr 7 (4.5*)
2. April BD: Debbie ..."
Have you read Christine Feehans other Carpathian books? I really enjoy them all - and there is a new one coming out in like June I think (Dark Peril)
and yes, that was Alathea - I so wish I could read that fast. lol
3/8 completed1. "A" Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh
4. flower Tainted (Blood Lily Chronicles) by Julie Kenner
8. fantasy romance Lord of the Fading Lands by C.L. Wilson
9. top shelf Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs
10. Reader's Choice The Devil Inside by Jenna Black
Read: 5/101. 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.
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
Also Read:
6/10 Done1. "A": The Accidental Demon Slayer by Angie Fox
2. April B'Day - Sarah~Sehrenity:
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:
April Monthly Challenge
Current Status - 3/10 complete - 30%
1. April: Read a book which title starts with "A."
2. Birthday: Read a book from an April B-day celebrant.
The Darkest Night - from Sarah ~Sehrenity~'s list
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Iowa.
Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World - Spencer, Iowa IN PROGRESS
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.
Spring Fancy - the copy I have has a bouquet of flowers on the front (but there is a newer edition out there that doesn't) IN PROGRESS
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.
Bad Moon Rising - IN PROGRESS
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.
Passion Unleashed (4.38 average)
8. Romance Genre: Read a fantasy romance.
Goddess of Spring
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...)
Dark Lover
10. Reader's Choice
Challenge Duration: April 1 - April 30, 2010 6/8 Swapped my "Reader's Choice" book
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
4/10 done. Maybe further along if I look at a couple of books I've already completed.1. A-books. Are they kind of like the literary version of A-holes?
2. Everybody is born sometime. It's a fact of life. Why do we celebrate our commonality? Say No To Joe? (4/5) thanks Melissa So-Cal Gal
3. When thinking of states with four letters, Iowa is the third that comes to mind. when thinking of states that start with I, Iowa is the fourth that comes to mind. When asked to list the most exciting states in the US, Iowa would rank somewhere about 53rd in my mind. Oh well, let's read a book based there. - The Rampant Reaper is just such a book. (4/10)
4. Zeus sprang from Chronos. Hope springs eternal. And if the springs are a rockin' don't come a knockin'.
5. I always liked the t-shirt that says, "I recycle women". I guess it's time I get around to doing a re-read.
6. I wonder if being a parent would be considered 'creative'. Maybe that's just pro-creative. I've also read a few books where people were awfully 'creative' in the bedroom. Maybe I'll use one of those. Sweet Talk by Susan Mallery (4/11) Claire Keyes is a professional pianist. This is a job that will make most 12 YO boys giggle.
7. I see FOUR lights! (and if you get that reference, you are good) - Immortal in Death (4/1) yeah. I gave it four stars too.
8. As if most romance novels weren't complete fantasy anyway, now we have Fantasy Romance? What's next - completely unrealistic romance?
9. Just because a lot of people have called something a name doesn't make it true. First 10 pages of books labeled as romance? I see several non-romance books in there.
10. When a series of endless paths lay before us each morning, we must each make our own choices. Even allowing others to choose for us is a choice. Learn to live with your choices and accept responsibility for the wrong ones and life is better. Remember that mistakes aren't always regrets and vice versa.
2/101. "A" Title: Again The Magic by Lisa Kleypas
2. Birthday:
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:
5/10 done. Making the turn for the homestretch.1. A-books. Are they kind of like the literary version of A-holes?
2. Everybody is born sometime. It's a fact of life. Why do we celebrate our commonality? Say No To Joe? (4/5) thanks Melissa So-Cal Gal
3. When thinking of states with four letters, Iowa is the third that comes to mind. when thinking of states that start with I, Iowa is the fourth that comes to mind. When asked to list the most exciting states in the US, Iowa would rank somewhere about 53rd in my mind. Oh well, let's read a book based there. - The Rampant Reaper is just such a book. (4/10)
4. Zeus sprang from Chronos. Hope springs eternal. And if the springs are a rockin' don't come a knockin'.
5. I always liked the t-shirt that says, "I recycle women". I guess it's time I get around to doing a re-read.
6. I wonder if being a parent would be considered 'creative'. Maybe that's just pro-creative. I've also read a few books where people were awfully 'creative' in the bedroom. Maybe I'll use one of those. Sweet Talk by Susan Mallery (4/11) Claire Keyes is a professional pianist. This is a job that will make most 12 YO boys giggle.
7. I see FOUR lights! (and if you get that reference, you are good) - Immortal in Death (4/1) yeah. I gave it four stars too.
8. As if most romance novels weren't complete fantasy anyway, now we have Fantasy Romance? What's next - completely unrealistic romance?
9. Just because a lot of people have called something a name doesn't make it true. First 10 pages of books labeled as romance? I see several non-romance books in there. What The Lady Wants (4/3) More of a mystery really, but there it is in the top 10 pages and I've already read it this month.
10. When a series of endless paths lay before us each morning, we must each make our own choices. Even allowing others to choose for us is a choice. Learn to live with your choices and accept responsibility for the wrong ones and life is better. Remember that mistakes aren't always regrets and vice versa.
It looks like some of the books I had on my list won't be in at the library on time, so I had to swap a few books.7/10 complete
3. Geography - Iowa: Bill Bryson - A Really Short History of Nearly Everything
5. Earth Day: American Gods
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Dead Until Dark
Monthly Challenge - April 20104 of 10 Done
1 - Starts with A:
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)
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
Debbie wrote: "Have you read Christine Feehans other Carpathian books? I really enjoy them all - and there is a new one coming out in like June I think (Dark Peril)"Yes, I've read them all and loved most of them - this was the first/only book of the series that I've listened to - Audible had it on sale for less-than-paperback price, so I jumped at the chance. I did like hearing the pronunciation of the Carpathian words, but I think I prefer reading them!
update
1. Title starts with A: Ain't to Proud to Beg by Susan Donovan
2. Book from shelves of an April bday celebrant (Michelle): Marked by P.C. and Kristin Cast
3. Geography - Iowa:
4. Spring - flowers on cover or in title:
5. Earth Day - reread an old favorite:
6. Creative Arts - character involves in arts: Being a Green Mother by Piers Anthony
7. April is 4th month, book that averages 4 or more stars at Goodreads:
8. Fantasy romance:
9. Book from first 10 pages of Goodreads romance shelf:
10. Reader's choice:
(titles subject to change)
7/10 Done1. "A": The Accidental Demon Slayer by Angie Fox
2. April B'Day - Sarah~Sehrenity:
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:
To Read:
Done:
APRIL8 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:
5. Recycling:
6. Creative Arts:
7. 4 Stars:
8. Fantasy:
9. GR Romance Shelf:
10. Reader’s Choice:
Complete:
To Read:
Monthly Challenge: April
read 4 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: ---
8. Romance Genre: Master of the Night by Angela Knight
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Sizzle and Burn by Jayne Ann Krentz
10. Reader's Choice: The Third Circle by Amanda Quick
RRR April Challenge1. April: Fully Moon Rising by Keri Arthur
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3.
4.
5. Earth Day: Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole (previously listed on a challenge, but never read)
6. Creative: Tears of the Moon by Nora Roberts (Male protag composes music and plays instruments)
7. Four stars: Caressed by Ice by Nalini Singh
8.
9. GR Romance Shelf: Heart of the Sea by Nora Roberts
10.
BJ Rose wrote: "Debbie wrote: "Have you read Christine Feehans other Carpathian books? I really enjoy them all - and there is a new one coming out in like June I think (Dark Peril)"Yes, I've read them all and lo..."
I actually "read" the first one on audio and agree, reading is better.
April Reading Challenge Update3/10 on 04/11/2010
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 have finished 3/10.6. Creative Arts Theme - Summer Island: A Novel
7. Four Stars - A Rush of Wings: A Novel
10. Reader's Choice - The Sea of Monsters
4/12 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:
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:
READ:
TO READ:
RRRC GROUP - MONTHLY CHALLENGE - APRILDuration: April 1, 2010 to April 30, 2010
4/10 read
3. Geography - Iowa: Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood
4. Spring Theme: Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas
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
1. April: Read a book which title starts with "A." (The) Awakening - Kelley Armstrong finished April 4
2. Birthday: Read a book from an April B-day celebrant.
Undead and Unwed (Undead, #1) by Mary Janice Davidson (Sarah's shelf) finished April 8
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Iowa.
Jinx - Meg Cabot finished April 1
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.
Blue Dahlia - Nora Roberts
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.
Faking It - Jennifer Crusie finished April 2
6. Creative Arts Theme: Read a book that has a character that is involved in any type of arts (music, dance, literature, etc).
All American Girl - Meg Cabot finished April 4
7. With April as the fourth month, read a book that has received an average of 4 stars or more here in Goodreads.
Catch 22 - Joseph Heller finished April 13
8. Romance Genre: Read a fantasy romance.
Spellbound - Nora Roberts finished April 4
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...)
Romeo and Juliet - Shakespeare finished April 9
10. Reader's Choice
Progress update: 5/8 completed:I replaced Dark Desire with Ceremony in Death
1. Begins with "A" - Angelology
2.
4.
6.
7. 4 Stars or More - Ceremony in Death
8. Fantasy Romance - The Dream Thief
9.
10.
6/10 done. I suddenly think I am going to make it. We'll see.1. A-books. Are they kind of like the literary version of A-holes?
2. Everybody is born sometime. It's a fact of life. Why do we celebrate our commonality? Say No To Joe? (4/5) thanks Melissa So-Cal Gal
3. When thinking of states with four letters, Iowa is the third that comes to mind. when thinking of states that start with I, Iowa is the fourth that comes to mind. When asked to list the most exciting states in the US, Iowa would rank somewhere about 53rd in my mind. Oh well, let's read a book based there. - The Rampant Reaper is just such a book. (4/10)
4. Zeus sprang from Chronos. Hope springs eternal. And if the springs are a rockin' don't come a knockin'.
5. I always liked the t-shirt that says, "I recycle women". I guess it's time I get around to doing a re-read.
6. I wonder if being a parent would be considered 'creative'. Maybe that's just pro-creative. I've also read a few books where people were awfully 'creative' in the bedroom. Maybe I'll use one of those. Sweet Talk by Susan Mallery (4/11) Claire Keyes is a professional pianist. This is a job that will make most 12 YO boys giggle.
7. I see FOUR lights! (and if you get that reference, you are good) - Immortal in Death (4/1) yeah. I gave it four stars too.
8. As if most romance novels weren't complete fantasy anyway, now we have Fantasy Romance? What's next - completely unrealistic romance? Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day (4/13) has magic using wizards from Atlantis fighting gods and vampires.
9. Just because a lot of people have called something a name doesn't make it true. First 10 pages of books labeled as romance? I see several non-romance books in there. What The Lady Wants (4/3) More of a mystery really, but there it is in the top 10 pages and I've already read it this month.
10. When a series of endless paths lay before us each morning, we must each make our own choices. Even allowing others to choose for us is a choice. Learn to live with your choices and accept responsibility for the wrong ones and life is better. Remember that mistakes aren't always regrets and vice versa.
RRRC: Monthly Challenge
read 5 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: ---
8. Romance Genre: Master of the Night by Angela Knight
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Sizzle and Burn by Jayne Ann Krentz
10. Reader's Choice: Ms. Pendragon by Michele Lang
Read: 6/101. 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.
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.
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
Also Read:
60% (6/10). Finished THORN QUEEN. Now I have to wait for the next book in the series. Bah! Impatience! :)1. 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
9. GR Romance Shelf: The Bride by Julie Garwood
Monthly Challenge:Duration: April 1 - April 30, 2010
5 / 10 Read: (tentatively)
1. April: (Apocalypse Happens by Lori Handeland)
2. Birthday: (Sarah )
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: Lover Enshrined (4/9) *****
7. Fourth month: TBA
8. Romance Genre: Behold the Eye: Viridia (4/13) ***
9. Of Lists and Shelves: (Lover Avenged by JR Ward)
10. Reader's Choice: TBA
Finished - 7/7 - 4/13/20104. Spring – Skip
RRRC GROUP - MONTHLY CHALLENGE - APRILDuration: April 1, 2010 to April 30, 2010
5/10 read
3. Geography - Iowa: Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood
4. Spring Theme: Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas
6. Creative Arts: Chesapeake Blue by Nora Roberts
9. Of Lists & Shelves: Inner Harbor by Nora Roberts
10. Reader's Choice: Mercy by Julie Garwood
3/101. "A" Title:
2. Birthday:
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:
8/10 Done1. "A": The Accidental Demon Slayer by Angie Fox
2. April B'Day - Sarah~Sehrenity:
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:
10. Reader's Choice:
To Read:
Done:
7/10 done. And I have #8 over halfway done. #9 is the spring book which I haven't decided on yet. #10 is in transit through the library loan system. Feeling pretty good now.1. A-books. Are they kind of like the literary version of A-holes? As You Like It by Lori Wilde (4/14)
2. Everybody is born sometime. It's a fact of life. Why do we celebrate our commonality? Say No To Joe? (4/5) thanks Melissa So-Cal Gal
3. When thinking of states with four letters, Iowa is the third that comes to mind. when thinking of states that start with I, Iowa is the fourth that comes to mind. When asked to list the most exciting states in the US, Iowa would rank somewhere about 53rd in my mind. Oh well, let's read a book based there. - The Rampant Reaper is just such a book. (4/10)
4. Zeus sprang from Chronos. Hope springs eternal. And if the springs are a rockin' don't come a knockin'.
5. I always liked the t-shirt that says, "I recycle women". I guess it's time I get around to doing a re-read.
6. I wonder if being a parent would be considered 'creative'. Maybe that's just pro-creative. I've also read a few books where people were awfully 'creative' in the bedroom. Maybe I'll use one of those. Sweet Talk by Susan Mallery (4/11) Claire Keyes is a professional pianist. This is a job that will make most 12 YO boys giggle.
7. I see FOUR lights! (and if you get that reference, you are good) - Immortal in Death (4/1) yeah. I gave it four stars too.
8. As if most romance novels weren't complete fantasy anyway, now we have Fantasy Romance? What's next - completely unrealistic romance? Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day (4/13) has magic using wizards from Atlantis fighting gods and vampires.
9. Just because a lot of people have called something a name doesn't make it true. First 10 pages of books labeled as romance? I see several non-romance books in there. What The Lady Wants (4/3) More of a mystery really, but there it is in the top 10 pages and I've already read it this month.
10. When a series of endless paths lay before us each morning, we must each make our own choices. Even allowing others to choose for us is a choice. Learn to live with your choices and accept responsibility for the wrong ones and life is better. Remember that mistakes aren't always regrets and vice versa.
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(The) Awakening - Kelley Armstrong finished April 4
2. Birthday: Read a book from an April B-day celebrant.
Undead and Unwed (Undead, #1) by Mary Janice Davidson (Sarah's shelf) finished April 8
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Iowa.
Jinx - Meg Cabot finished April 1
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.
Blue Dahlia - Nora Roberts
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.
Faking It - Jennifer Crusie finished April 2
6. Creative Arts Theme: Read a book that has a character that is involved in any type of arts (music, dance, literature, etc).
All American Girl - Meg Cabot finished April 4
7. With April as the fourth month, read a book that has received an average of 4 stars or more here in Goodreads.
Catch 22 - Joseph Heller
8. Romance Genre: Read a fantasy romance.
Spellbound - Nora Roberts finished April 4
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...)
Romeo and Juliet - Shakespeare finished April 9
10. Reader's Choice