2010 April Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

[~Sara~]

Complete 10/10
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 4/23***
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*****

[Debbie]

yeah Sara - congrats on finishing :)

[Samantha]

4/5

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 completed 4/20/20

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 completed 4/23/10

[Sandra]

Hooray, Sara!

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

1/3

1. A: All Together Dead 4/22
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 Interview With the Vampire - Currently Reading

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.

[Jane(Janelba)]

April Challenge - 10/10 books read - COMPLETED 23 April 2010

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 - 24/04/10
05. Earth Day: Dead as a Doornail - Charlaine Harris - 05/04/10
06. Creative Arts : Princess in the Spotlight - Meg Cabot - 20/04/10
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 - 20/04/10
10. Reader's Choice: Dream Chaser - Sherrilyn Kenyon - 23/04/10

[Mel W]

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

8/10 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 ★★★★☆ 24/4
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 currently reading
10. Reader's Choice: Born of Ice of Sherrilyn Kenyon ★★★★☆ 9/4



ALSO READ THIS MONTH:

[Sandra]

Hooray, Jane!

[BJ Rose]

Congratulations to Sara and Jane!!

I'm reading my last one, so should be able to join you!

[Debbie]

Yeah Jane - Congrats =)

[Diane ~Firefly~]

April Monthly Challenge
Completed




1. Title starts with A: Ain't to Proud to Beg by Susan Donovan - 4/24/10
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)

[BJ Rose]

Diane (deebotte) wrote: "April Monthly Challenge
Completed"

Congratulations, Diane!!

[Barbara ★]

4/25 update

1. "A": Archangel's Kiss - Nalini Singh 4/24
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: The Summoning - Kelley Armstrong 4/25
10. Reader's Choice:Witchling - Yasmine Galenorn 4/12

READ:

TO READ:

[Sandra]

Hooray, Diane (deebotte)!

[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 - The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold 4/16
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 4/21
Reader's Choice - Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole

[Debbie]

yeah Diane - congrats =)

[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

[Jennefer]

3/10 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...) Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon

10. Reader's Choice The Conqueror by Brenda Joyce 04/24

[Carolyn F.]

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

Enjoyed Night Bites.

[Lynne]

APRIL

10 of 10 complete! Yeah! I'm done!

1. Starts with A: About A Dragon by G.A. Aiken – 4/25 ****

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:

[BJ Rose]

Lynne wrote: "APRIL

10 of 10 complete! Yeah! I'm done!"

Yeah! Lynne!!

[Samantha]

5/5 YAY! I'm done!!!!

I'm only reading 5 this month.

1. April: Read a book which title start with the letter "A"
Arouse Suspicion by Maureen McKade Completed 4/25

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 completed 4/20/20

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 completed 4/23/10

[Debbie]

Congrats Lynne and Samantha - way to go =)

[Janelle]

Coming up with my list was a bit of a challenge--love it!
5/8 Completed better hurry!
1.Starts with 'A'- AtonementCompleted 4/24/10
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

[Sandra]

Hooray, Lynne!!

[Karina]

Challenge Duration: April 1 - April 30, 2010
8/8 I had to swapped out my "B-day celebrant" book to finish the challenge, The Pact by Jodi Picoult it's a tad boring.

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.
Blood Bound (Sarah ~Sehrenity~)Completed:21/04/2010

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.
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

[Debbie]

yeah Karina :)

[Mel W]

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

10/10 read - COMPLETED 26/4

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 ★★★★☆ 24/4
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 ★★★★★ 26/4
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 ★★★★★ 25/4
10. Reader's Choice: Born of Ice of Sherrilyn Kenyon ★★★★☆ 9/4



ALSO READ THIS MONTH:

[Amanda]

April Monthly Challenge
read 9 out of 9 COMPLETE!

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: Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon
6. Creative Arts Theme: Out of the Darkness by Jaime Rush
7. Fourth month: The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong
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

[Angie]

All done!

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 - April 26
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

[Amber]

4/10

1. April:
Ain't Myth Behaving - Katie MacAlister 4/26/10

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.
knight Of Darkness - Kinley macGregor

9. Of Lists and Shelves:

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

[Julianna]

Update 4/26

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)

10. Reader's Choice Red Leopard by Vijaya Schartz (4/25)

Completed 5/10

[BJ Rose]

Congratulations to Mel, Amanda, Angie!!!

[BJ Rose]

Romance Readers Monthly Challenges 2010

April
10/10 DONE!!

1. Starts with 'A' - Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery Apr 7 (4.5*)
2. April BD: Debbie - Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan Apr 10 (4*)
3. Geography: Iowa - Switcharound by Lois Lowry *library* Apr 1 (3.5*)
4. Spring Theme - Seduced By A Scoundrel by Barbara Dawson Smith Apr 16 (5*)
5. Earth Day: Reread a favorite - What Price Love Apr 26 (4 *)
6. Creative Arts Theme: Born in Shame (Born In trilogy #3) by Nora Roberts Apr 21 (5*)
7. 4th Month: 4* or better - 4.0 av. A Promise of Spring by Mary Balogh Apr 3 (5*)
8. Romance Genre: Fantasy Romance - Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole Apr 8 (3.5*)
9. Of Lists & Shelves: Morning Glory by LaVyrle Spencer Apr 2 (5*)
10. Reader's Choice: Devil's Embrace by Catherine Coulter Apr 17 My Review

[Sandra]

Hooray, Mel & BJ Rose!!!

and congrats to all those that finished their lists!!!

[Toni]

APRIL Monthly Challenge
9/10

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)4/25/10
5. Reuse - Harvard's Education by Suzanne Brockmann4/21/10
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 Kenyon4/20/10
9. GR's Romance Shelf - Faking It by Jennifer Crusie
10. Reader's Choice - Tempted by P.C. Cast 4/28/10

[Dee]

April Monthly Challenge

Current Status - 9/10 complete - 90%

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 - 4/24/2010.
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) - 4/21/2010
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

[Debbie]

Congrats Mel W, Amanda, Angie & BJ :)

[Donna]

10/10!
1. April: Any Thursday by Peggy Webb (I actually had trouble finding an A book that I already own) 4/16
2. Birthday: Betrayed (Sherrie) 4/16
3. Geography: Stands a Calder Man by Janet Dailey. 4/24
4. Spring Theme: Wild Orchid by Jude Devereaux 4/13
5. Earth Day: Harry Potter & the Sorcerer's Stone 4/25
6. Creative Arts Theme: Sweet Talk by Susan Mallery (musician) 4/18
7. Four Stars: Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris. 4/10
8. Romance Genre: The Wolf by Jean Johnson 4/18
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning 4/27
10. Reader's Choice Chosen by PC Cast and Kristen Cast 4/18

[BJ Rose]

Donna wrote: "10/10!"

Congratulations, Donna!!

[Kelley]

Completed 8/8!
OK I had one more book i read that actually fit the challenge so I'm now upping mine to 8 books. LOL so my new completion date is 4/27/10

1. April: Read a book which title starts with "A."
Almost an Angel by Kay Hooper in My Guardian Angel (finished 4/27/10)


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.

[Sandra]

Hooray, Donna & Shazzy!!

Shazzy love the ♥♥♥♥♥

[Debbie]

Congrats to Donna, Kelley and Shazzy too. :)

[BJ Rose]

Congratulations, Shazzy and Kelley!!

[Sandra]

Hooray, to all those that have finished their lists!!!

As I struggle through my last one.

[Sandra]

RRRC APRIL 2010 Challenge

10/10 Completed FINISHED

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 Bryson28/4/10★★★★★
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★★★

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

RRRC Monthly Challenge

"A" - Ask For It by Sylvia Day
B-day - Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris (Sarah's shelf) 4/27
Iowa - Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood
Spring - Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale
Earth Day - The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold 4/16
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 4/21
Reader's Choice - Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole

[Debbie]

congrats Sandra :)

[Sandra]

Thanks Debbie!

[BJ Rose]

Sandra wrote: "RRRC APRIL 2010 Challenge

10/10 Completed FINISHED!"

Congratulations, Sandra!!