2010 April Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

[Carolyn F.]

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

[Sandra]

Thanks, BJ Rose :)

[Annie]

Update time: 20 April. all done

1. April: Read a book which title starts with "A."
The Awakening by Kate Armstrong. 27 April.

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. 29 April.

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. Blood and Iron by Elizabeth Bear. Thanks for the rec, Sarah. 25 April.

[BJ Rose]

Annie (a mad hamster) wrote: "Update time: 20 April. all done"

Congratulations, Annie!!

[Annie]

BJ Rose wrote: "Annie (a mad hamster) wrote: "Update time: 20 April. all done"

Congratulations, Annie!!"

Thank you! Pressure was on this month - so many other things to do...

[Debbie]

yeah for Annie - Congrats :)

[Janelle]

Coming up with my list was a bit of a challenge--love it!
6/8 Completed better hurry!
1.Starts with 'A'- AtonementCompleted 4/24/10
2.Birthday - The Duke, Debbie's list
4.Flower - For the RosesCompleted 4/28/10
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

[Dee]

April Monthly Challenge

Current Status - 10/10 complete - 100%

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 - 4/28/2010
10. Reader's Choice
The Elusive Bride - 4/11/2010

[BJ Rose]

Delicious Dee wrote: "April Monthly Challenge

Current Status - 10/10 complete - 100%"

Hurray for you, DD!!

[Penney]

Progress update: 8/8 completed: DONE!
Wow, this one really took me the whole month!

1. Begins with "A" - Angelology04/28
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

[Debbie]

Congrats Dee :)

[Debbie]

well done Penney :)

[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 04/24 ****

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

10. Reader's Choice: Little Bitty Lies by Mary Kay Andrews 04/27 ***

[Dee]

yay Penney!!

[Erin]

Read: 10/10 Finished! Yay!

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 4/28
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, Annie, Delicious Dee & Erin!!!

Well done Penney!

[Erin]

Sandra wrote: "Hooray, Annie, Delicious Dee & Erin!!!

Well done Penney!"

Thanks!

[Annvelwis]

10/10 Finished :D

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 29-04 ***** (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 ****

[Sandra]

Hooray, Annvelwis!!

[BJ Rose]

Congratulations to

Annvelwis!!
Erin!!
Penney!!

[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: Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione 4/29/10
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

[Mel W]

UPDATE - April 29

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) - 9 books out of 9 read - Congratulations!
Angelique - 8 books out of 10 read
Angie - 8 books out of 8 read - Congratulations!
Angie (angelnurse1003)
Annie - 10 books out of 10 read - Done! Congratulations!
Annvelwis - 10 books out of 10 read - Done! Congratulations!
Archer (out of 3) - Withdrawn from challenge
Ashley (ashleylaura87) - 1 book out of 10 read
Awesomevegan - 1 book out of 10 read
Barbara - 9 books out of 10 read
Beth (MN) - 4 books out of 10 read
Bianca - 4 books out of 10 read
BJ Rose - 10 books out of 10 read - Done! Congratulations!
Briansgirl - 10 books out of 10 read - Done! Congratulations!
Carolyn F - 5 books out of 10 read
Carrie - 1 book out of 8 read
Cathy - 7 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 - 9 books out of 10 read
Delicious Dee - 10 books out of 10 read - Done! Congratulations!
Diane (deebotte) - 10 books out of 10 read - Done! Congratulations!
Donna - 10 books out of 10 read - Done! Congratulations!
Erin - 10 books out of 10 read - Done! Congratulations!
Erin B - 10 books out of 10 read - Done! Congratulations!
FlibBityFLooB - 10 books out of 10 read - Done! Congratulations!
Gaijinmama (out of 5)
Harper (out of 3)
Hope - 5 books out of 5 read - Congratulations!
Jackie - 9 books out of 10 read - Congratulations!
Jane (Janelba - 10 books out of 10 read - Done! Congratulations!
Janelle - 6 books out of 8 read
Jennefer - 3 books out of 10 read
Judy - 6 books out of 8 read
Julie (Mom2lnb) - 5 books out of 10 read
Karina - 8 books out of 8 read - Congratulations!
Kasia - 9 books out of 10 read
Katherine - 4 books out of 8 read
Kelley - 8 books out of 8 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 - 7 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 - 10 books out of 10 read - Done! Congratulations!
Mary - 4 books out of 8 read
Mel W - 10 books out of 10 read - Done! Congratulations!
Nikki - 5 books out of 10 read
Nita - 7 books out of 7 read - Congratulations!
Penney - 8 books out of 8 read - Congratulations!
Photojim - 10 books out of 10 read - Done! Congratulations!
Pollyanna - 3 books out of 8 read
Purple - 7 books out of 8 read
Renee - 6 books out of 10 read
Sallie - 3 books out of 10 read
Samantha - 5 books out of 5 read - Congratulations!
Sandra - 10 books out of 10 read - Done! Congratulations!
Sara - 10 books out of 10 read - Done! Congratulations!
Sara Lindsey - 1 book out of 5 read
Sharon Oslin - 6 books out of 10 read
Shazzy - 10 books out of 10 read - Done! Congratulations!
Shyloh - 4 books out of 10 read
Stephanie P - 7 books out of 10 read
Teodora (out of 8)
Toni - 8 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 - 8 books out of 8 read - Congratulations!
Yz - 5 books out of 10 read

No new readers have signed up since the previous update.

You can sign up any time throughout the month - only a couple of days left though!

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

Total books read this month = 481

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.

Final update will be May 1.

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

Happy reading, everyone!

[Lady Grey]

My final tally: 7 out of 10.

1. April:All Together Dead-Charlaine Harris (Don't think I'll finish by tomorrow)
2. Birthday: A Quick Bite-Lynsay Sands (Sarah's shelf) (READ 4/28)
3. Geography:
4. Spring Theme: What Happens in London-Julia Quinn (rose on cover)(READ 4/18)
5. Earth Day: Lover Awakened-JR Ward (READ)
6. Creative Arts Theme: Succubus On Top-Richelle Mead (main male character is a writer) (READ 4/6)
7. 4 Stars or higher: Succubus Blues-Richelle Mead (READ 4/5)
8. Romance Genre (fantasy):
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Suddenly You-Lisa Kleyas (READ 4/25)
10. Reader's Choice: Private Arrangements (READ 4/9)

[tosca]

Should finish off last book today (assuming I don't get distracted by Doctor Who again). Here's my April list:

1. Book starts with 'A' - Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh - April 5th 2010
2. Birthday book - Michelle: Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione OR Mark of the Demon by Diana Rowland
3. Iowa - Something More by Janet Dailey - April 8th 2010
4. Spring theme - Italian Groom, Princess Bride by Rebecca Winters - April 15th 2010
5. Earth Day - Dragonflight by Anne McCaffrey - April 13th 2010
6. Creative arts - Lord of Seduction: A Novel by Nicole Jordan
7. 4 stars - The Duke And I by Julia Quinn - April 16th 2010
8. Fantasy romance - Twice as Hot by Gena Showalter - April 20th 2010
9. Of lists & shelves - It's In His Kiss by Julia Quinn - April 10th 2010 - I like Quinn :)
10. Readers' choice - Wicked Gentlemen by Ginn Hale 1st April 2010 m/m steampunk novel - I liked it a lot (even though there wasn't heaps of m/m intimacy, the emphasis is on the world building and action outside of the sheets)

[Beth F]

I have less than 100 pages to go on #10 which I will very likely finish by tomorrow, but in case something comes up and it doesn't happen I figured I'd better claim what I've got done at this point!

Monthly Challenge - April 2010
9 of 10 Done

Completed


1 - Starts with A: The Awakening by L.J. Smith (4/06/10)
2 - Birthday: (Sarah) Stardust by Neil Gaiman (4/05/10)
3 - Geography: Gilead by Marilynne Robinson
4 - Spring Theme: The Secret History of the Pink Carnation by Lauren Willig (4/15/10)
5 - Earth Day: (my first romance, aww) Silken Savage by Catherine Hart (4/12/10)
6 - Creative Arts Theme: Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead (4/02/10)
7 - 4+ rating: (4.05) Broken by Kelley Armstrong (4/10/10)
8 - Romance Genre: Dark Gold by Christine Feehan (4/28/10)
9 - Of Lists and Shelves: The Duke And I by Julia Quinn (4/26/10)
10 - Reader's Choice: No Humans Involved by Kelley Armstrong (4/26/10)

To Read

[Debbie]

Monthly Challenge:
Duration: April 1 - April 30, 2010
Done - 10 / 10 Read: 4/29/10

1. April: Apocalypse Happens (4/29) ***
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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[Sandra]

Hooray, Debbie!

[Julianna]

Update 4/29

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)

6. Creative Arts Theme: Meant to Be Married by Ruth Wind (4/28)

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 6/10

[Barbara ★]

10/10 COMPLETE

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 4/29
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:

[Debbie]

Yeah Barbara :)

[Katie]

1. Begins with A Acheron (Dark-Hunter, #16)
2. April B-day celebrant When Darkness Comes
3. Whose author, setting or character is from Iowa Jinx
4. Read a book that has flower, flowers or garden on the cover; or has the word
flower", "flowers" The Silent Rose
5. Reread an old favorite or reuse a book that you have posted in a previous challenge but never got around to reading Deeper than Desire
6. Read a book that has a character that is involved in any type of arts (music, dance, literature, etc). Ruthless Russian, Lost Innocence
7. Read a book that has received an average of 4 stars Love Bites
8. Read a fantasy romance Blackwolf’s Redemption
9. Read a book that is shelved within the first 10 pages of GR's romance shelf It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
10. Reader's Choice Loving Becky

[Sandra]

Hooray, Barbara & Katie!!

[Debbie]

Congrats Katie :)

[Ashley]

RRR April Monthly Challenge:

5/10

1. Read a book title starts with"A":A Great and Terrible Beauty
2. Pick a book of the shelf of an April Bday Celebrant (from Sarah):
3. Iowa?? TBD
4. Flower in title or on cover: Undead and Unwed
5. Earth Day Reuse book you didn't get to in previous challenge: Dead Witch Walking
6. Character that is in the Arts: Changed to City Of Bones
7. Has an average of 4 Stars on Goodreads: Moon Called
8. Read a Fantasy Romance: Kushiel's Dart
9. W/in first 10 pages of Goodreads Romance: Changed to Fantasy Lover IN PROGRESS
10. Readers Choice: Changed to Dark Prince

Read:


Currently Reading:


To Read:

[Toni]

APRIL Monthly Challenge
9/10

Not going to make the last one.

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

[Jennefer]

4/10 read

Slow reading month for me... I think my favorite for this challenge would have to be Butterfly Tattoo. I have never read a romance like it. Very unique and highly recommended!

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 04/30

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

[Beth F]

10 of 10 Done

1 - Starts with A: The Awakening by L.J. Smith (4/06/10)
2 - Birthday: (Sarah) Stardust by Neil Gaiman (4/05/10)
3 - Geography: Gilead by Marilynne Robinson (4/30/10)
4 - Spring Theme: The Secret History of the Pink Carnation by Lauren Willig (4/15/10)
5 - Earth Day: (my first romance, aww) Silken Savage by Catherine Hart (4/12/10)
6 - Creative Arts Theme: Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead (4/02/10)
7 - 4+ rating: (4.05) Broken by Kelley Armstrong (4/10/10)
8 - Romance Genre: Dark Gold by Christine Feehan (4/28/10)
9 - Of Lists and Shelves: The Duke And I by Julia Quinn (4/26/10)
10 - Reader's Choice: No Humans Involved by Kelley Armstrong (4/26/10)

[Debbie]

Congrats Beth :)

[Julianna]

Update 4/30

2. Birthday: "Winter Born" by Sherrilyn Kenyon (from the Stroke of Midnight anthology) (Michelle) (4/29)

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)

6. Creative Arts Theme: Meant to Be Married by Ruth Wind (4/28)

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 7/10

[Valorie]

Bravo to all of you finishers!

[Purple]

Final Update 7/8.

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

[Sandra]

Hooray, Beth (MN)!

[Deedee]

I finished 7 of 10, as follows:

1. April: Read a book which title starts with "A."
Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

2. Birthday: Read a book from an April B-day celebrant.
*NONE*

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Iowa.
*NONE*

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.
*NONE*

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.
Time Travelers Never Die by Jack McDevitt

6. Creative Arts Theme: Read a book that has a character that is involved in any type of arts (music, dance, literature, etc).
Actress: The War Against Miss Winter by Kathryn Miller Haines

7. With April as the fourth month, read a book that has received an average of 4 stars or more here in Goodreads.
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler (1967) by E.L. Konigsburg (Hardcover, 35th Anniversary Edition, 168 pages) (17,139 ratings, 4.18 average rating, 1,575 reviews)

8. Romance Genre: Read a fantasy romance.
Warrior Rising by P. C. Cast

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...)
from page three: Graceling by Kristin Cashore

10. Reader's Choice
The Elephant Keeper by Christopher Nicholson (Hardcover, 352 pages)


Now, on to May!

[tosca]

Should finish off last book today (assuming I don't get distracted by Doctor Who again). Here's my April list:

1. Book starts with 'A' - Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh - April 5th 2010
2. Birthday book - Mark of the Demon by Diana Rowland - 30th April 2010 - finished off the last chapter in my lunchbreak when I prob should've been writing up a report eek :)
3. Iowa - Something More by Janet Dailey - April 8th 2010
4. Spring theme - Italian Groom, Princess Bride by Rebecca Winters - April 15th 2010
5. Earth Day - Dragonflight by Anne McCaffrey - April 13th 2010
6. Creative arts - Lord of Seduction: A Novel by Nicole Jordan
7. 4 stars - The Duke And I by Julia Quinn - April 16th 2010
8. Fantasy romance - Twice as Hot by Gena Showalter - April 20th 2010
9. Of lists & shelves - It's In His Kiss by Julia Quinn - April 10th 2010 - I like Quinn :)
10. Readers' choice - Wicked Gentlemen by Ginn Hale 1st April 2010 m/m steampunk novel - I liked it a lot (even though there wasn't heaps of m/m intimacy, the emphasis is on the world building and action outside of the sheets)

Not sure how much time I'll have for the May challenge but will try. Congrats to all who finished!

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

This all I've read for the April challenge.

RRRC Monthly Challenge

"A" - Ask For It by Sylvia Day 4/30
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 - Rapture in Death by JD Robb (In Death #44/29

[Sandra]

Hooray, Tosca!

Go the new Dr Who!!

[booklovinrn]

RRR APRIL MONTHLY READING CHALLENGE
COMPLETED 9 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 4/31/10

5. Earth Day: Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison 4/26/10

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

[AmandaG]

9/10

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: Lover Avenged by JR Ward (re-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 4/17****
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 4/30
10. Reader's Choice:: Black Ice by Anne Stuart 4/1***

[Laura Lulu]

Sorry guys, forgot to update this one. I had to make myself finish Light My Fire, but I did it. :)


10/10 Completed!

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 April 26 ★★★
6. Creative Arts Indigo Springs A.M. Dellamonica April 25 ★★★
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 April 30 ★★
10. Reader's Choice Changeless Gail Carriger April 6 ★★★★

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[Sandra]

Hooray, Laura Lulu!!