2010 April Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ]

Jane wrote: "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 - [author:..."

I know you can get Reader's Choice filled in. :)

[~Sara~]

8/10 complete

1. Starts with "A": Angels' Blood 4/3****
2. April B-day - Jacqueline: Dark Prince 4/**
3. Geography - Iowa: Bill Bryson - A Really Short History of Nearly Everything
4. Spring Theme - Flowers: A Wallflower Christmas 4/4****
5. Earth Day: American Gods
6. Creative Arts Theme: Second Sight 4/11****
7. 4 stars or more: Mistborn: The Final Empire 4/9***** (currently at 4.37*)
8. Fantasy romance: Dragonflight 4/9**
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Dead Until Dark 4/17***
10. Reader's Choice: Soulless 4/5*****

[colleen]

RRRC April Monthly Challenge
9/10 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.
Once Upon A Rose by Nora Roberts, et al. 4/18/10

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.
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

[Jane(Janelba)]

Briansgirl "Master Book Sale Huntress" wrote: "Jane wrote: "April Challenge - 06/10 books read

01. "A" title: A Touch of Dead - Charlaine Harris - 18/04/10
02. B'Day Celebrant (Sarah): [book:Lover Unbound|30402..."

Yes shouldn't be too difficult !

[Annvelwis]

8/10 My tentative list:

1. April: Read a book which title starts with "A."
Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter 20-04 ***
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.
Jinx by Meg Cabot 02-04 ****
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.
Zinnia by Jayne Castle 09-04 ****
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.
Frostbite by Richelle Mead 13-04 ****
6. Creative Arts Theme: Read a book that has a character that is involved in any type of arts (music, dance, literature, etc).
I Want You To Want Me by Kathy Love 06-04 ***
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.
Queen of Dragons by Shana Abé 04-04 **
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 (Circle, #2) by Nora Roberts 18-04 ****
10. Reader's Choice
Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione 10-04 ****

[Jennefer]

2/10 read

1. A:

2. Birthday:

3. Iowa:

4. Spring Theme: Flowers of Fire by Stephanie Blake

5. Reread/reuse:

6. Artsy character:

7. 4 stars: Butterfly Tattoo by Deidre Knight (5 stars for me! It was just beautiful!)

8. 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

[Diane ~Firefly~]

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): The Mage in Black - 4/16/10
3. Geography - Iowa: Witch Way to Murder by Shirley Damsgaard - 4/6/10
4. Spring - flowers on cover or in title: Amaryllis by Jayne Castle - 4/8/10
5. Earth Day - reread an old favorite: Murder By Impulse by D. R. Meredith - 4/9/10
6. Creative Arts - character involves in arts: Second Sight by Amanda Quick (photographer)- 4/18/10
7. April is 4th month, book that averages 4 or more stars at Goodreads: Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead - 4/1/10
8. Fantasy romance: Heartmate by Robin D. Owens - 4/3/10
9. Book from first 10 pages of Goodreads romance shelf: Dark Side of the Moon by Sherrilyn Kenyon - 4/5/10
10. Reader's choice: I Only Have Fangs for You by Kathy Love - 4/4/10

(titles subject to change)

[Debbie]

Monthly Challenge:
Duration: April 1 - April 30, 2010
7 / 10 Read: (tentatively)

1. April: (Apocalypse Happens by Lori Handeland)
2. Birthday: (Sarah ) - (A Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian)
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: - (Fantasy Lover by Sherilyn Kenyon)-4.07
8. Romance Genre: Behold the Eye: Viridia (4/13) ***
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Lover Avenged (4/18) *****
10. Reader's Choice: Father Mine: Zsadist and Bella's Story (4/14) *****

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[Chelle]

April Reading Challenge Update

4/10 on 04/18/2010

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

[Dee]

April Monthly Challenge

Current Status - 7/10 complete - 70%

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 - IN PROGRESS
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 4/15/2010
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.
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) - 4/18/2010
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 - 4/18/2010
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) - IN PROGRESS
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 - IN PROGRESS
10. Reader's Choice
The Elusive Bride - 4/11/2010

[Karina]

Challenge Duration: April 1 - April 30, 2010
7/8

1. April: Read a book which title starts with "A."
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: With Illustrations by Willy Pogany Completed:05/04/2010

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.
Dark Lover Completed:06/04/2010

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 Completed:08/04/2010

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 Completed:19/04/2010

8. Romance Genre: Read a fantasy romance.
Living Dead in Dallas Completed:04/04/2010

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...)
New Moon Completed:03/04/2010

10. Reader's Choice
Club Dead Completed:11/04/2010

[Tracy]

Romance Readers Reading April Challenge

DONE: 7 of 8

1. April: Read a book which title starts with "A."
The Accidental Demon Slayer (Demon Slayer #1) b Angie Fox DONE: 4/8/10

2. Birthday: Read a book from an April B-day celebrant.
First Drop of Crimson (Nighthuntress World Series #1) by Jeanine Frost from Sarah’s (Sehrenity) list DONE: 4/1/10

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Iowa.
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson DONE: 4/17/10

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).
Dark Challenge (Carpathian Series #5) by Christine Feehan

7. With April as the fourth month, read a book that has received an average of 4 stars or more here in Goodreads.
Jacob (Nightwalker Series #1) by Jacquelyn Frank DONE: 4/3/10

8. Romance Genre: Read a fantasy romance.
Poison Study (Study Book #1) by Maria Snyder DONE: 4/10/10

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Read a book that is shelved within the first 10 pages of GR's romance shelf
A Quick Bite (Argeneau Vampires #1) by Lynsay Sands DONE: 4/18/10

10. Reader's Choice
Visions of Heat (Psy-Changling #2) by Nalini Singh DONE: 4/4/10

[Erin]

5 of 10 complete

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. Happy Hour, Michele Scott 4/18/10

[Carolyn F.]

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

Drums of Autumn, 3rd time with this book, this time with the audiobook. Davina Porter is an excellent narrator. I loved this book.

[Annie]

Update time: 20 April. 7 / 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. 11 April.

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. 18 April.

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. 12 April.

10. Reader's Choice. TBDBlood and Iron by Elizabeth Bear. Thanks for the rec, Sarah.

[colleen]

RRRC April Monthly Challenge
10/10 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.
Searching For Santa by Janet Dailey 4/19/10

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.
Once Upon A Rose by Nora Roberts, et al. 4/18/10

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.
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

[Julianna]

Update 4/19

4. Spring Theme: "Fancy Free" by Catherine Anderson (from the Three Weddings and a Kiss anthology) (4/18)

5. Earth Day: Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson (4/15)

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 4/10

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ]

Done! For the last category, Geography: Iowa, I finally read a book my mother wrote (who was born in Iowa). It was really wierd reading about my grandmother's death again, and other things.

April Monthly Challenge
10/10

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: Windows on His World by Dora Hagge (Book was written by my mother) 4/19/2010
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

[Samantha]

2/5

I'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 completed 4/19

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Read a book that is shelved within the first 10 pages of GR's romance shelf

Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas completed 4/7/10

10. Reader's Choice- Fragile by Shiloh Walker

[Amber]

I haven't had hardly any time to read this month. :(

3/10

1. April:

2. Birthday:

3. Iowa.

4. Spring Theme:

5. Earth Day:
What A Duke Desires - Jenna Petersen 4/10/10

6. Creative Arts Theme:
Confessions Of A Little Black Gown - Elizabeth Boyle 4/19/10

7. average of 4 stars or more here in Goodreads.

8. Read a fantasy romance.

9. Of Lists and Shelves:

10. Reader's Choice
One Foot In The Grave - Jeaniene Frost 4/16/10

[Sandra]

Hooray, Colleen and Kate Briansgirl!!

I can imagine it was pretty weird reading family history from someone else's perspective, but good too.

[Valorie]

10/10 Done Yay!

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 4/19 ****
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 ****

Done:

[Sandra]

Hooray Valorie!

[Debbie]

wa hoo colleen, Kate-Briansgirl and Valorie, well done!

[Chelle]

April Reading Challenge Update

5/10 on 04/20/2010

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

[Valorie]

Sandra wrote: "Hooray Valorie!"

Thanks Sandra & Debbie!

[~Sara~]

I'm on the last one!

1. Starts with "A": Angels' Blood 4/3****
2. April B-day - Jacqueline: Dark Prince 4/**
3. Geography - Iowa: Bill Bryson - A Really Short History of Nearly Everything
4. Spring Theme - Flowers: A Wallflower Christmas 4/4****
5. Earth Day: Mr. Perfect 4/20****
6. Creative Arts Theme: Second Sight 4/11****
7. 4 stars or more: Mistborn: The Final Empire 4/9***** (currently at 4.37*)
8. Fantasy romance: Dragonflight 4/9**
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Dead Until Dark 4/17***
10. Reader's Choice: Soulless 4/5*****

[Nita]

7/7 done

1. Read a book which title starts with "A" - Atlantis Awakening 4/10 ****
2. Birthday (Jacqueline) - Undercover 4/20 ***
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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[Janelle]

Coming up with my list was a bit of a challenge--love it!
3/8 Completed better hurry!
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 EmbraceCompleted 4/20/10
9.Romance shelf - Mine Till Midnight Completed 4/3/10
10.Reader's choice - The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie

[Purple]

posting update.

1. The Awakening 04.22
2. The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie, Sarah's Bookshelves04.09
3. SKIPPED
4. Dream a Little Dream 04.11
5. SKIPPED
6. This Heart of Mine 04.19
7. The Ladys Tutor 04.10
8. Fired Up
9. Once and Always 04.14
10. Cross Country 04.07

[Penney]

Progress update: 7/8 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 - Born of Night 04/09
9. GR's Romance Shelf - The Wedding 4/4
10. Reader's Choice - Garden Spells 4/11

[Kelley]

Completed 7/5! Finished 4/15/10

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 (finished 4/20/10)
- author lives part time in 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 (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 (finished 4/21/10) - one of characters does oil painting


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.
The Magic Knot (finished 4/9/10)


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...)

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


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

[Debbie]

Monthly Challenge:
Duration: April 1 - April 30, 2010
8 / 10 Read: (tentatively)

1. April: (Apocalypse Happens by Lori Handeland)
2. Birthday: (Sarah ) - Kiss of Midnight (4/21) ****
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: - (Fantasy Lover by Sherilyn Kenyon)-4.07
8. Romance Genre: Behold the Eye: Viridia (4/13) ***
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Lover Avenged (4/18) *****
10. Reader's Choice: Father Mine: Zsadist and Bella's Story (4/14) *****

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[Angie]

April: Atlantis Redeemed - Alyssa Day - April 16
Birthday: Generation 18 - Keri Arthur (Michelle) - April 8
Spring: Blood Rose - Sharon Page - April 20
Creative Arts: Any Way You Want It - Kathy Love - April 19
Four: Rises The Night - Colleen Gleason
Romance: Shifting Plains - Jean Johnson - April 11
Shelves: Lover Enshrined - J.R. Ward - April 2
Readers Choice: I'm The Vampire, That's Why - Michele Bardsley - April 12

[FlibBityFLooB]

Yay! I finished my challenge 10/10 :)

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 - ★★★★, 4/21/10
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

[Sandra]

Hooray, FlibBityFloob!!

[Sandra]

RRRC APRIL 2010 Challenge

9/10 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 22/4/10★★★★★
6. Arty character (photographer) - Second Sight 22/4/10 ★★★★
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★★★

[Mel W]

RRRC GROUP - MONTHLY CHALLENGE - APRIL
Duration: April 1, 2010 to April 30, 2010

6/10 read

1. "A": All The Queen's Men by Linda Howard ★★★★☆ 2/4
2. April B'Day - Tasha: Never Too Much by Lori Foster ★★★★☆ 3/4
3. Geography - Iowa: Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood
4. Spring Theme: Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas 18/4
5. Earth Day: Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts ★★★★★ 13/4
6. Creative Arts: Chesapeake Blue by Nora Roberts
7. 4 stars or more: Tears of the Moon by Nora Roberts ★★★★★ 14/4
8. Fantasy: Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole ★★★★☆ 7/4
9. Of Lists & Shelves: Inner Harbor by Nora Roberts
10. Reader's Choice: Mercy by Julie Garwood



ALSO READ THIS MONTH:

[Mel W]

UPDATE - April 22

At the moment, 82 readers have signed up to participate in this month's challenge:

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

3 new readers have signed up since the previous update:

Angie (angelnurse1003)
Awesomevegan
Jane (Janelba - 6 books out of 10 read

You can sign up any time throughout the month.

7 readers have completed all 10 categories of this month's challenge so far. Congratulations all!

Total books read this month = 382

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 28.

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

Happy reading, everyone!

[Laura Lulu]

7/10


1. A is for April Angels' Blood Nalini Singh April 17 ★★★
2. Birthday *Michelle's List* Summer Knight Jim Butcher April 13 ★★★★
3. Iowa The Weight of Silence Heather Gudenkauf April 21 ★★★
4. Spring Flowers The Body Finder Kimberly Derting April 1 ★★★★
5. Earth Day Fire Me Up Katie MacAlister
6. Creative Arts Indigo Springs A.M. Dellamonica
7. 4+ Stars The Dead-Tossed Waves Carrie Ryan April 3 ★★★★★
8. Fantasy Romance The Princess Bride William Goldman April 10 ★★★★
9. GR's Romance Shelf Light My Fire Katie MacAlister
10. Reader's Choice Changeless Gail Carriger April 6 ★★★★

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[Nikki ♥]

4/10


1. "A" Title: Again The Magic by Lisa Kleypas 4/13
2. Birthday: Seize the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Tasha) 4/10
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 4/22/10
9. Top 10 Pages of Romance Shelf:
10. Reader's Choice: Black Hills by Nora Roberts 4/7

[Annvelwis]

9/10 My tentative list:

1. April: Read a book which title starts with "A."
Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter 20-04 ***
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.
Jinx by Meg Cabot 02-04 ****
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.
Zinnia by Jayne Castle 09-04 ****
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.
Frostbite by Richelle Mead 13-04 ****
6. Creative Arts Theme: Read a book that has a character that is involved in any type of arts (music, dance, literature, etc).
I Want You To Want Me by Kathy Love 06-04 ***
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 22-04 ****
8. Romance Genre: Read a fantasy romance.
Queen of Dragons by Shana Abé 04-04 **
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 (Circle, #2) by Nora Roberts 18-04 ****
10. Reader's Choice
Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione 10-04 ****

[Kasia]

9 read, 1 left to go

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1. "A" for April: Archangel's Kiss (Guild Hunters 2) by Nalini Singh
2. B-day (Sarah ~Sehrenity~): Changeless (The Parasol Protectorate 2) by Gail Carriger
3. Geography, Iowa: I'm a Stranger Here Myself by Bill Bryson
4. Spring, flowers: TBD
5. Reuse a book: The Sex Lives of Cannibals Adrift in the Equatorial Pacific
6. Creative Arts Theme: Succubus Shadows (Georgina Kincaid 5) by Richelle Mead
7. Average of min. 4 stars: Dance for the Dead (Jane Whitefield, Book 2) by Thomas Perry
8. Fantasy romance: Angels' Blood (Guild Hunters 1) by Nalini Singh
9. Top of romance shelf: Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier
10. Reader's Choice: Shadow Woman (Jane Whitefield, #3) by Thomas Perry

[booklovinrn]

RRR APRIL MONTHLY READING CHALLENGE
COMPLETED 7 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 4/22/10

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

[Debbie]

Congrats to all of you that have already completed this one. Way to go


Monthly Challenge:
Duration: April 1 - April 30, 2010
9 / 10 Read:

1. April:
2. Birthday: (Sarah ) - Kiss of Midnight (4/21) ****
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: - Fantasy Lover 4.07 - (4/22) ****
8. Romance Genre: Behold the Eye: Viridia (4/13) ***
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Lover Avenged (4/18) *****
10. Reader's Choice: Father Mine: Zsadist and Bella's Story (4/14) *****

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[Erin]

Read: 8/10

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:
A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry, #1) by Laurell K. Hamilton 4/22
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:

[Janelle]

Coming up with my list was a bit of a challenge--love it!
4/8 Completed better hurry!
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 EmbraceCompleted 4/20/10
9.Romance shelf - Mine Till Midnight Completed 4/3/10
10.Reader's choice - The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzieCompleted 4/22/10

[Archer]

I'm not gonna make this challenge, which so sucks cause I'm not one to give up but I think I took on a bit to much this month with four challenges..

I'm going to go ahead and put in my withdraw and will be sticking with doing only one challenge per month..

GROUP RRRC Challenge:

2010 April Monthly Challenge:

1. Hunted - (House of Night series Book 5) #10
2. Pleasure of a Dark Prince (Immortals after Dark,#9) #8
3. Kiss of a Demon King (Immortals After Dark, #7) #9

This was my list..

[Erin]

Read: 9/10

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:
A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry, #1) by Laurell K. Hamilton 4/21
5. Earth Day:
The Laughing Corpse (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #2) by Laurell K. Hamilton 4/23
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:

[Unapologetic_Bookaholic]

April B-day: Pride v Rachel Vincent Jane 4-18-10

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