2010 April Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

[Kelley]

Completed 4/5 Changed from trying to do all 10 due to not having the time (or patience LOL) this month to hunt down titles for every topic

1. April: Read a book which title starts with "A."

2. Birthday: Read a book from an April B-day celebrant. (Debbie) Mrs. Miracle (currently reading)


3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Iowa.
Her Purrfect Man by Mary Winter (not in GR that I can find) - author lived in Iowa for a time

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 (finished 4/9/10)


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 Temptation of the Night Jasmine - recycled from a challenge in another GR book group, which is good enough for me since I do NOT reread books. I have none in here I listed and never read. (finished 4/11/10)


6. Creative Arts Theme: Read a book that has a character that is involved in any type of arts (music, dance, literature, etc).
Body Surfing: A Novel (currently reading) - one of characters does oil painting


8. Romance Genre: Read a fantasy romance.
The Magic Knot (Finished 4/9/10)


10. Reader's Choice
The Copper Bracelet (finished 4/5/10)

[Kim]

I have finished 4/10.

5. Earth Day: The Titan's Curse
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

[Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos)]

Might Change later
1/10 ((But might do less then 10))

"A":
April B-day:
Iowa:
Spring:
Earth day: Real Vampires Have Curves 4/12****
Creative Arts:
4 Stars:
Fantasy:
Off Lists&Shelves:
Reader's Choice:

[colleen]

1. April: Read a book which title starts with "A."
Angelology by Danielle Trussoni 4/7/10

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.
Single White Vampire by Lynsay Sands 4/8/10

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...)

10. Reader's Choice

[Julianna]

Update 4/14

7. With April as the fourth month, read a book that has received an average of 4 stars or more here in Goodreads.
The Wildest Shore by Lisa Cach (4/13)

8. Romance Genre: White Tiger by Vijaya Schartz (4/7)

Completed 2/10

[Nita]

5/7 done


1. Read a book which title starts with "A" - Atlantis Awakening 4/10 ****
2. Birthday (Sarah) - The Dead Travel Fast
4. Spring Theme - The Iron King 4/6 ****
6. Creative Arts Theme (Writer) - Black Silk 4/14 ****
7. An average of 4 stars or more on Goodreads - Tanner's Scheme 4/7 ****
9. Romance Shelf - Night Play (Dark-Hunter, #6)
10. Reader's Choice - Changeless 4/2 *****

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[Chelle]

April Reading Challenge Update

4/10 on 04/14/2010

1. April: "A" Book Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter
2. Birthday:Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward (Jacqueline)
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

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

RRRC Monthly Challenge

"A" - Ask For It by Sylvia Day
B-day - Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris (Sarah's shelf)
Iowa - Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood
Spring - Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale
Earth Day - Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
Creative - Tears of the Moon by Nora Roberts (hero is a song-writer) 4/14
4-stars+ - Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione
Fantasy Romance Lady of Light and Shadows by C.L. Wilson 4/9
GR Romance Shelf - Night Pleasures
Reader's Choice - Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole

[Dee]

April Monthly Challenge

Current Status - 4/10 complete - 40%

1. April: Read a book which title starts with "A."
Angel Warriors - 4/4/2010
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).
Songbird - 4/2/2010
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 - 4/14/2010
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
The Elusive Bride - 4/11/2010

[Sandra]

RRRC APRIL 2010 Challenge

5/10 Completed

1. A - All I Want for Christmas Is a Vampire 3/4/10 ★★★★
2. B'day - (Regina) - Kiss of Crimson 14/4/10 ★★★★
3. Iowa - A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
4. Flower - Promises in Death 1/4/10★★★★
5. Re-read - Two Can Play
6. Arty character (photographer) - Second Sight
7. 4 Stars - The Dragon's Demon 3/4/10★★★★★
8. Fantasy Romance - Changeless
9. First 10 pgs of Romance List - Single White Vampire 4/4/10★★★★
10. Choice - Primal Encounter

[Amanda]

RRRC: Monthly Challenge
read 6 out of 9

1. April: Avalon High: The Merlin Prophecy by Meg Cabot
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: Out of the Darkness by Jaime Rush (tattoo artist)
7. Fourth month: Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon
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

[Carolyn F.]

1. Awaiting the Moon
2. The Dead Travel Fast
3. For the Roses
4. Lily and the Major
5. Lover Enshrined
6. TBA
7. Veil of Midnight
8. Night Bites
9. Sugar Daddy
10. Rosemary and Rue

[Nita]

6/7 done

1. Read a book which title starts with "A" - Atlantis Awakening 4/10 ****
2. Birthday (Sarah) - The Dead Travel Fast
4. Spring Theme - The Iron King 4/6 ****
6. Creative Arts Theme (Writer) - Black Silk 4/14 ****
7. An average of 4 stars or more on Goodreads - Tanner's Scheme 4/7 ****
9. Romance Shelf - Night Play 4/15 ****
10. Reader's Choice - Changeless 4/2 *****

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[Lotte_ladybird]

9/10 done

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
The Inner Circle - Mari Jungstedt finished April 15

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

8/10 done. And one of the last two is over halfway done. Just waiting on the selected book to come in from the library.

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'. Flowers On Main by Sherryl Woods. Lots of flowers on the cover and flowers in the name. (4/15)

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.

[Mel W]

UPDATE - April 15

At the moment, 79 readers have signed up to participate in this month's challenge:

Alathea - 10 books out of 10 read - Done! Congratulations!
Amanda (AmandaG3) - 5 books out of 10 read
Amanda (amandine) - 6 books out of 9 read
Angelique - 4 books out of 10 read
Angie (out of 8)
Annie - 4 books out of 10 read
Annvelwis - 6 books out of 10 read
Archer (out of 3)
Ashley (ashleylaura87) - 1 book out of 10 read
Barbara - 5 books out of 10 read
Beth (MN) - 4 books out of 10 read
Bianca - 1 book out of 10 read
BJ Rose - 6 books out of 10 read
Carolyn F - 2 books out of 10 read
Carrie - 1 book out of 8 read
Cathy - 3 books out of 10 read
Charlotte (Buried in Books) - 1 book out of 3 read
Chelle - 4 books out of 10 read
Debbie - 5 books out of 10 read
Delicious Dee - 4 books out of 10 read
Diane - 7 books out of 10 read
Donna - 1 book out of 10 read
Erin - 1 book out of 10 read
Erin B - 6 books out of 10 read
FlibBityFLooB - 6 books out of 10 read
Gaijinmama (out of 5)
Harper (out of 3)
Hope - 2 books out of 5 read
Jackie - 2 books out of 10 read
Janelle - 2 books out of 8 read
Jennefer
Judy - 4 books out of 8 read
Julie (Mom2lnb) - 2 books out of 10 read
Karina - 6 books out of 8 read
Kasia
Katherine - 4 books out of 8 read
Kelley - 4 books out of 5 read
Kenjii
Kingzkid - 2 books out of 3 read
Kristen
Laura Lulu - 2 books out 10 read
Leah (Pherocious) - 7 books out of 7 read - Congratulations!
LeeAnna (Tyer) (out of 5)
Lindy-Lane - 2 books out of 10 read
Lizz - 1 book out of 10 read
LooLoo - 8 books out of 8 read - Congratulations!
Lotte_ladybird - 9 books out of 10 read
Lu - 2 books out of 10 read
Lynne - 8 books out of 10 read
Mary - 3 books out of 8 read
Mel W - 5 books out of 10 read
Nikki - 3 books out of 10 read
Nita - 6 books out of 7 read
Penney - 5 books out of 8 read
Photojim - 7 books out of 10 read
Pollyanna
Purple - 5 books out of 8 read
Sallie - 2 books out of 10 read
Samantha - 1 book out of 5 read
Sandra - 5 books out of 10 read
Sara - 7 books out of 10 read
Sara Lindsey - 1 book out of 5 read
Sharon Oslin - 4 books out of 10 read
Shazzy - 7 books out of 10 read
Shyloh
Stephanie P - 4 books out of 10 read
Teodora (out of 8)
Toni - 3 books out of 10 read
Tosca - 2 books out of 10 read
Tracy (out of 8)
Valorie - 8 books out of 10 read
Vanessa - 3 books out of 8 read
Yz - 2 books out of 10 read

5 new readers have signed up since the previous update:

Briansgirl - 6 books out of 10 read
Colleen (colleenFL) - 2 books out of 10 read
Kim L - 4 books out of 10 read
Lady Grey
Renee - 2 books out of 10 read

You can sign up any time throughout the month.

One reader has completed all 10 categories of this month's challenge so far.

Total books read this month = 257

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 21.

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

Happy reading, everyone!

[FlibBityFLooB]

70% (7/10). Read my first Julie Garwood book and enjoyed it :) Working on reading the second book in that same series at the moment...

1. Starts with A: Addicted by Charlotte Featherstone
2. Birthday (Sarah): Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh
3. Iowa: Little Heathens by Mildred Kalish - ★★★★★, 4/7/10
4. Flower: Thunder and Roses by Mary Jo Putney - ★★★★★, 4/3/10
5. Recycle (Royal Line): My Lady Notorious by Jo Beverley
6. Books/Dance: Succubus Shadows by Richelle Mead - ★★★★½, 4/1/10
7. Avg 4 stars+: Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead - ★★★★½, 4/13/10
8. Fantasy Romance: Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs - ★★★★★, 4/2/10
9. GR Romance Shelf: The Bride by Julie Garwood - ★★★★★, 4/15/10
10. Reader's Pick: Holly's Inbox by Holly Denham - ★★★★, 4/5/10

[Kelley]

Completed 5/5
Changed from trying to do all 10 due to not having the time (or patience LOL) this month to hunt down titles for every topic. May up to 7 or 8 if I have books that fit that I read this month

1. April: Read a book which title starts with "A."

2. Birthday: Read a book from an April B-day celebrant. (Debbie) Mrs. Miracle (finished 4/15/10)


3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Iowa.
Her Purrfect Man by Mary Winter in Stray Cat Strut
- author lived in Iowa for a time (currently reading)

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 (finished 4/9/10)


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 Temptation of the Night Jasmine - recycled from a challenge in another GR book group, which is good enough for me since I do NOT reread books. I have none in here I listed and never read. (finished 4/11/10)


6. Creative Arts Theme: Read a book that has a character that is involved in any type of arts (music, dance, literature, etc).
Body Surfing: A Novel (currently reading) - one of characters does oil painting


8. Romance Genre: Read a fantasy romance.
The Magic Knot (Finished 4/9/10)


10. Reader's Choice
The Copper Bracelet (finished 4/5/10)

[Amanda]

Monthly Challenge
read 8 out of 9

1. April: Avalon High: The Merlin Prophecy by Meg Cabot
2. Birthday: Intertwined by Gena Showalter (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: Out of the Darkness by Jaime Rush (tattoo artist)
7. Fourth month: Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon
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

[FlibBityFLooB]

80% (8/10) Swapped out the birthday shelf book :)

1. Starts with A: Addicted by Charlotte Featherstone
2. Birthday (Jacqueline): The Wedding by Julie Garwood - ★★★★★, 4/7/10
3. Iowa: Little Heathens by Mildred Kalish - ★★★★★, 4/7/10
4. Flower: Thunder and Roses by Mary Jo Putney - ★★★★★, 4/3/10
5. Recycle (Royal Line): My Lady Notorious by Jo Beverley
6. Books/Dance: Succubus Shadows by Richelle Mead - ★★★★½, 4/1/10
7. Avg 4 stars+: Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead - ★★★★½, 4/13/10
8. Fantasy Romance: Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs - ★★★★★, 4/2/10
9. GR Romance Shelf: The Bride by Julie Garwood - ★★★★★, 4/15/10
10. Reader's Pick: Holly's Inbox by Holly Denham - ★★★★, 4/5/10

[Valorie]

9/10 Done

1. "A": The Accidental Demon Slayer by Angie Fox 4/15 ***
2. April B'Day - Sarah~Sehrenity: Rises The Night by Colleen Gleason 4/10 ****
3. Geography - Iowa: Witch Way to Murder by Shirley Damsgaard 4/5 ***
4. Spring Theme: A Hoe Lot of Trouble by Heather Webber 4/4 ****
5. Earth Day: Gideon by Jacquelyn Frank 4/7 ***
6. Creative Arts: Feint of Art: An Annie Kincaid Mystery by Hailey Lind 4/2 ****
7. 4 stars or more: Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian 4/6 *****
8. Fantasy: A Hoboken Hipster in Sherwood Forest by Marianne Mancusi
9. Of Lists & Shelves: Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward 4/14 *****
10. Reader's Choice: Sex, Lies and Vampires by Katie MacAlister 4/11 ****

To Read:


Done:

[Sandra]

RRRC APRIL 2010 Challenge

7/10 Completed

1. A - All I Want for Christmas Is a Vampire 3/4/10 ★★★★
2. B'day - (Regina) - Kiss of Crimson 14/4/10 ★★★★
3. Iowa - A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
4. Flower - Promises in Death 1/4/10★★★★
5. Re-read - Two Can Play
6. Arty character (photographer) - Second Sight
7. 4 Stars - The Dragon's Demon 3/4/10★★★★★
8. Fantasy Romance - Bengal's Heart 17/4/10 ★★★1/2
9. First 10 pgs of Romance List - Single White Vampire 4/4/10★★★★
10. Choice - Primal Encounter 16/4/10★★★

[Penney]

Progress update: 6/8 completed:




1. Begins with "A" - Angelology
2. April B'day - Dark Prince (Jacqueline) 4/5
4. Spring Theme - For the Roses 04/08
6. Creative Arts - No Commitment Required(fashion designer) 4/6
7. 4 Stars or More - Ceremony in Death 04/15
8. Fantasy Romance - The Dream Thief
9. GR's Romance Shelf - The Wedding 4/4
10. Reader's Choice - Garden Spells 4/11

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

9/10 done. Over halfway done with my reread to finish the set.

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'. Flowers On Main by Sherryl Woods. Lots of flowers on the cover and flowers in the name. (4/15)

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. Too Much Temptation by Lori Foster (4/16) Thanks for the pick Elke!

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

10/10 done. After a slow start, I managed to come back to do this with plenty of time to spare! I'm feeling pretty good about that. Now I suppose I could catch up on some image editing...


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'. Flowers On Main by Sherryl Woods. Lots of flowers on the cover and flowers in the name. (4/15)

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. Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. (4/16)

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. Too Much Temptation by Lori Foster (4/16) Thanks for the pick Elke!

[booklovinrn]

RRR APRIL MONTHLY READING CHALLENGE
COMPLETED 6 OF 10

1. April: Atlantis Unleashed by Alyssa Day 4/20/10

2. Birthday (Michelle): Chosen by P.C. & Krisitn Cast

3. Geography/Iowa: Feel the Heat by Cindy Gerard 4/7/10

4. Spring Theme: Goddess of Spring by P C Cast

5. Earth Day: Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison

6. Creative Arts: I'm In No Mood For Love by Rachel Gibson

7. Four Star Rating: Shift by Rachel Vincent 4/8/10

8. Fantasy Romance: Fire Study by Maria V. Snyder 4/12/10

9. Of Lists & Shelves-Romance: City of Glass by Cassandra Clare 4/16/10

10 Reader's Choice: Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 4/4/10

[Lotte_ladybird]

10 out of 10 done

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 finished April 16

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
The Inner Circle - Mari Jungstedt finished April 15

[AmandaG]

RRR April Challenge

7/10 Done

1. April: Fully Moon Rising by Keri Arthur 4/16***
2. Birthday: Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione (Jamie) 4/2 ***1/2
3. Iowa: Calamity Jayne by Bacus 4/11**
4. Spring: Joining by Johanna Lindsey 4/6**1/2

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) 4/14****
7. Four stars: Caressed by Ice by Nalini Singh
8. Fantasy Romance: Lord of the Fading Lands by C.L. Wilson 4/9****
9. GR Romance Shelf: Heart of the Sea by Nora Roberts
10. Reader's Choice:: Black Ice by Anne Stuart 4/1***

[Erin]

1. Accused, Marc Gimenez 4/14/2010
2. Sweet Tea at Sunrise
3.
4. Toast to Murder, Michele Scott 4/12/10
5. The Whole Truth, David Baldacci 4/10/10
6. The Summer We Fell Apart, Robin Antalek
7. Home in Carolina, Sherryl Woods 4/2/10
8.
9.
10.

[Renee]

1. April/Starts with "A:" All Night Long by Jayne Ann Krentz 04/08 ****

2. Birthday: April Celebrant: (Michelle) Morrigans Cross by Nora Roberts 04/05 **

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 04/14 ****

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

[Angie]

I'm in!
1.A: An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon
2. Bday: Midnight Warrior by Iris Johanson
5. Reuse: Two For the Dough by Janet Evanovich
6. Craft: Master Quilter
7.Minimum of 4 stars: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
9.Top of the Shelf: A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon
10. Readers Choice: Gentle Rogue by Johanna Lindsey

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

Late to jump in but will post as I go. I am in progress of one that qualifies for "Starts with A" I began it this month, a couple days ago. Does that still count?



Please say yes?

[Unapologetic_Bookaholic]

7. 4 or more stars: The Lightning Thief v Rick Riordan 4-15-10

READ

[Lynne]

APRIL

9 of 10 complete!

1. Starts with A: About A Dragon by G.A. Aiken

2. Birthday Pick: Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception by Maggie Steifvater (Sarah’s Bookshelf) – 4/3 ****1/2

3. Iowa: Over the Line by Cindy Gerard – 4/16 ****

4. Spring: Send No Flowers by Sandra Brown – 4/10 ** (The things I do for flowers!)

5. Recycling: Devil's Bride by Stephanie Laurens – 4/3 ****1/2

6. Creative Arts: Power Play by Deirdre Martin -- 4/1 ***1/2 -- Actress

7. 4 Stars: Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh – 4/7 ****1/2

8. Fantasy: Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole – 4/6 ****

9. GR Romance Shelf: Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas – 4/9 ****

10. Reader’s Choice: Faefever by Karen Marie Moning – 4/11 (Audio) ***1/3

Complete:


To Read:

[Kingzkid]

Due to other commitments, I have decided to take on 3 of the 10 books in this challenge.

1. A for skipped
2. April b-day (Judah)- skipped
3. Geography - Iowa - skipped
4. Spring - Flower - 92 Pacific Boulevard- 04/11
5. Earth day - Old favourite - Take One 04/10
6. Creative arts - skipped
7. 4 Stars - skipped
8. Romance - Fantasy - skipped
9. Of lists and shelves - Daring to Dream 04/02
10. Readers choice - skipped

[Erin]

Read: 7/10

1. April:
All the Queen's Men by Linda Howard 4/1
2. Birthday:
Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan 4/13
3. Geography: Iowa.
Rescue Me by Cherry Adair, Lora Leigh, and Cindy Gerard 4/7
4. Spring Theme:
by J.D. Robb
5. Earth Day:
The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #2) by Laurell K. Hamilton
6. Creative Arts Theme:
Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian 4/17
7. Rated 4 stars:
Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
8. Romance Genre: fantasy romance.
Lord of the Fading Lands by C.L. Wilson 4/10
9. Of Lists and Shelves:
The Immortal Highlander by Karen Marie Moning 4/9
10. Reader's Choice
Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs 4/3



Also Read:

[Sandra]

Hooray, Photojim and Lotte_ladybird!!

[Pollyanna]

Read: 2/8

1. April: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

2. Birthday: The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger (Judah)

4. Spring Theme: The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

6. Creative Arts Theme: Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead

7. Catch-22 by Joseph Heller

8. Romance Genre: Dracula by Bram Stoker

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott

10. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

[Kim]

5/10 Complete

4. Spring: Never Let Me Go (My copy has flowers on the cover)
5. Earth Day: The Titan's Curse
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

[Mary E.]

4/8 completed

1. "A" Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh 4/16/10
2. Birthday Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep (Sarah's shelf) 4/10/10
4. flower Tainted (Blood Lily Chronicles) by Julie Kenner
5. reread Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward 4/2/10
7. 4 stars Daughter of the Blood by Anne Bishop 4/7/10
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 for this challenge


To read


Also Read this month

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Awesomevegan wrote: "Late to jump in but will post as I go. I am in progress of one that qualifies for "Starts with A" I began it this month, a couple days ago. Does that still count?

[bookcover:All Together Dead|1400..."

Definitely. Any book you read within this month that you can fit any of the categories can be counted.

[Barbara ★]

4/17 UPDATE

1. "A": Archangel's Kiss - Nalini Singh
2. April B'Day: Jamie:Darklight - Lesley Livingston 4/6
3. Geography-Iowa: Whisper No Lies - Cindy Gerard
4. Spring Theme: Garden of Darkness - Anne Frasier 4/17
5. Earth Day: Lover Avenged - J.R. Ward 4/9
6. Creative Arts: Simon Says - Lori Foster (musician) 4/5
7. 4 stars or more:Lord of Misrule - Rachel Caine (rating=4.18) 4/16
8. Fantasy:The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms - N.K. Jemisin 4/3
9. Of Lists & Shelves: Dark Slayer - Christine Feehan
10. Reader's Choice:Witchling - Yasmine Galenorn 4/12

READ:

TO READ:

[Charlotte (Buried in Books)]

3/3 - All Done

Rated 4 Stars and above - Soulless by Gail Carriger - Finished 9th April
Off the Shelf - Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon - Finished 17th April
Readers Choice - Moon Called by Patricia Briggs - Finished April 5th

Read


Swapped out the Laughing Corpse for Soulless as I realised it fitted one of the other catergories.

[Toni]

APRIL Monthly Challenge
5/10

1. Begins with "A" - Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman 4/5/10
2. April B-Day Celeb - Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder 4/7/10
3. Iowa - Irreplaceable by Stephen Lovely< 4/12/10
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) 4/14/10
7. 4 stars - Rebel Angels by Libba Bray 4/11/10
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

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Awesomevegan wrote: "Late to jump in but will post as I go. I am in progress of one that qualifies for "Starts with A" I began it this month, a couple days ago. Does that still count?

[bookcover:A..."

Thanks Yz. :) I have been very slow reading this month so there aren't any others I can use! :-/ I am ashamed of myself! Must read more! LOL.

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

1. A: All Together Dead
2. April Birthday:
3. Iowa:
4. Spring/Flowers: Wicked Lovely
5. Earth Day/reread/old challenge: Inkdeath
6. Creative Arts:
7. 4 stars:
8. Fantasy romance.
9. Off Lists and Shelves:
10. Reader's Choice

Challenge Duration: April 1 - April 30, 2010

You can choose 3, 5, 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, books availability and/or time commitment.

I am only going to do 3. I am too close to the end of the month to commit to more and I am a very slow reader. If I finish more I will apply them to the total.

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ]

April Monthly Challenge
9/10

1. "A" Title: All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris (Sookie Stackhouse #7) 4/1/10
2. B-day: A Touch of Dead by Charlaine Harris (Sookie Stackhouse #10, collection of short stories) 4/3/10 (Sarah ~Sehrenity)
3. Iowa: Antiques Roadkill by Barbara Allan (Trash & Treasures Mystery #1)
4. Flower: Girls in Pants: The Third Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares 4/17/10 (Small flower drawn on pants on cover.)
5. ReRead: Dracula Night by Charlaine Harris (Sookie Stackhouse #4.2 from A Touch of Dead, collection of Sookie short stories.) 4/8/10
6. Creative: The Second Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares 4/15/10 (Film Student)
7. 4 * or more: Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris (Sookie Stackhouse #9) 4/2/10
8. Fantasy romance: Gift Wrap by Charlaine Harris (Sookie Stackhouse #8.1) 4/3/10
9. Romance Shelves: From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris (Sookie Stackhouse #8) 4/2/10
10. Reader's Choice: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares 4/13/10

[FlibBityFLooB]

9/10. Swapped out my "a" book. I'm down to one left. Woohwooh. I Think I Can. I Think I Can. *chanting*

1. Starts with A: Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh - ★★★★, 4/18/10
2. Birthday (Jacqueline): The Wedding by Julie Garwood - ★★★★★, 4/7/10
3. Iowa: Little Heathens by Mildred Kalish - ★★★★★, 4/7/10
4. Flower: Thunder and Roses by Mary Jo Putney - ★★★★★, 4/3/10
5. Recycle (Royal Line): My Lady Notorious by Jo Beverley
6. Books/Dance: Succubus Shadows by Richelle Mead - ★★★★½, 4/1/10
7. Avg 4 stars+: Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead - ★★★★½, 4/13/10
8. Fantasy Romance: Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs - ★★★★★, 4/2/10
9. GR Romance Shelf: The Bride by Julie Garwood - ★★★★★, 4/15/10
10. Reader's Pick: Holly's Inbox by Holly Denham - ★★★★, 4/5/10

[Jane(Janelba)]

April Challenge - 06/10 books read

01. "A" title: A Touch of Dead - Charlaine Harris - 18/04/10
02. B'Day Celebrant (Sarah): Lover Unbound - J.R. Ward - 11/04/10
03. IOWA: The Homeplace - Janet Dailey - 14/04/10
04. Flower: Dangerous Masquerade - Janet Dailey
05. Earth Day: Dead as a Doornail - Charlaine Harris - 05/04/10
06. Creative Arts : Princess in the Spotlight - Meg Cabot - Currently Listening to
07. GR 4*: Glory in Death - J.D. Robb - 12/04/10
08. Fantasy Romance : Definitely Dead - Charlaine Harris - 17/04/10
09. GR Romance Pages 1 - 10: Sea Swept - Nora Roberts - Currently Reading
10. Reader's Choice: TBD

[colleen]

RRRC April Monthly Challenge
8/10 completed

1. April: Read a book which title starts with "A."
Angelology by Danielle Trussoni 4/7/10

2. Birthday: Read a book from an April B-day celebrant.
Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey 4/8/10 (Sarah)

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.
Single White Vampire by Lynsay Sands 4/8/10

6. Creative Arts Theme: Read a book that has a character that is involved in any type of arts (music, dance, literature, etc).
A Bite to Remember by Lynsay Sands 4/17/10 (actor)

7. With April as the fourth month, read a book that has received an average of 4 stars or more here in Goodreads.
Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole 4/15/10

8. Romance Genre: Read a fantasy romance.
Knight of Darkness by Kinley MacGregor 4/2/10

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...)
Love Bites by Lynsay Sands 4/13/10

10. Reader's Choice
In Bed with the Duke by Christina Dodd 4/11/10