Danielle's Place to Keep Track of Challenges

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Danielle's October Build Your Own Challenge
Update 10/6: Completed 2/6

1. Read an anthology of classic horror stories:
Tales from a Gaslit Graveyard by Hugh Lamb 10/5

2.Read a short story collection by a new author: The Nightmare and Other Tales of Dark Fantasy by Francis Stevens

3.Read the next book in an ongoing series: Hex and the City by Simon R. Green

4.Read a historical-set YA book: The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey

5.Finally read one of the Hellboy novels you've been collecting: Unnatural Selection by Tim Lebbon

6.Finally read an Oscar Wilde story: The Picture of Dorian Gray 10/2

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Everything Paranormal 50 Paranormal Beings Challenge
May 1-November 30
Update 10/6/10
FAE
1. Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 6/28
2. The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs 7/28
3. Coombe's Wood by Lisa C. Hinsley 7/30
4. Storm Born by Richelle Mead 8/17
5.

WEREWOLVES
1. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 5/27
2. Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews 8/20
3. City of Bones by Cassandra Clare 9/15
4.
5.

VAMPIRES
1. Lover Mine by JR Ward 5/2
2. Dark Gold by Christine Feehan 6/12
3. Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian 6/20
4. Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian 8/12
5. The Eternal Kiss by Various Authors 9/4

SHIFTERS
1. Wild Fire by Christine Feehan 5/7
2. Werelove: Dusk Conspiracy by Lakisha Spletzer 8/5
3. The Wendigo by Algernon Blackwood 9/14
4.
5.

GHOSTS
1. Sectors by Brick Marlin 6/3
2. Seers of Light by Jennifer DeLucy 8/31
3. Tales of a Gas-lit Graveyard by Various Authors 10/5
4.
5.

DRAGONS
1. The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss 8/10
2.
3.
4.
5.

ANGELS
1. Devil's Kiss by Sarwat Chadda 5/18
2. Covet by JR Ward 6/17
3. Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh 8/31
4.
5.

DEMONS
1. Demon Angel by Meljean Brook 5/9
2. Blood of the Demon by Diana Rowland 9/8
3. Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione 9/8
4. The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter 10/5
5.

WITCHES
1. Blue Diablo by Ann Aguirre 5/30
2. Raven's Shadow by Patricia Briggs 6/5 (mages/wizards)
3. Till Death by Maggie Shayne in Weddings from Hell 6/24
4. Stolen by Kelley Armstrong 7/4
5. Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison 7/10

ALIENS/IMMORTALS
1. Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon 5/21
2. A Book of Tongues by Gemma Files 7/3
3. Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian 8/18
4. The Thief by Megan Whelan Turner 9/17
5. The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde 8/2
Completed 36/50

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A to Z Author Challenge
Updated 10/06/10
A = Nightkeepers by Jessica Anderson 2/26/10
B = Bad Blood by LA Banks 1/24/10
C = Soulless by Gail Carriger 1/12/10
D = Tongue in Chic by Christina Dodd 2/13/10
E = My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding by PN Elrod, et al 7/22/10
F = Street Game by Christine Feehan 1/3/10
G = Reluctant Mistress, Blackmailed Wife by Lynne Graham 2/28/10
H = Molly Fyde and the Parsona Rescue by Hugh Howey 3/24/10
I = Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione 3/21/10
J = A Bride at His Majesty's Pleasure by Penny Jordan 1/18/10
K = Ouroboros by Mike Kelly and Carol Weekes 1/4/10
L = A Friend and a Lover by Tressie Lockwood 2/16/10
M = The Greek's Innocent Virgin by Lucy Monroe 2/21/10
N = Sabriel by Garth Nix 4/24/10
O = Her Temporary, Torrid Marriage by Sara Orwig 3/9/10
P = The Desert King's Bejewelled Bride by Sabrina Phillips 1/18/10
Q = The Duke and I by Julia Quinn 10/2
R = Dark Hunger by Sara Reinke 1/6/10
S = The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 1/9/10
T = Madhouse by Rob Thurman 2/3/10
U =
V =
W = On the Verge of Madness by George Wilhite 1/7/10
X =
Y = The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp by Rick Yancey 6/21/10
Z =

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Danielle's RRRC Read the Season Challenge Autumn
Duration: September 23, 2010 - December 21, 2010

Rules are simple. Using the word AUTUMN, pick a book title or author (first or last name) that begins with the letters in the chosen season.

Update: 10/6 Completed: 1/6
A=The Viscount's Betrothal by Louise Allen
U=The Siren Song by Anne Ursu
T=Tales from a Gaslit Graveyard by Hugh Lamb 10/5
U=Unnatural Selection by Tim Lebbon
M=Mistletoe Magic by Sophia James
N=The Nightmare and Other Tales of Dark Fantasy by Francis Stevens

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Danielle's 3rd Annual October Scare Fest
Duration: October 1-October 31st
Reading Selections
Update 10/10. Completed: 4/10
Unnatural Selection by Tim Lebbon
The Nightmare and Other Tales of Dark Fantasy by Francis Stevens
Tales from a Gaslit Graveyard by Hugh Lamb 10/5
Bone Song by John Meaney 10/9
Bonechiller by Graham McNamee
The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde 10/2
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson
The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde
Hex and the City by Simon R. Green 10/7

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Everything Paranormal 50 Paranormal Beings Challenge
May 1-November 30
Update 10/12/10
FAE
1. Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 6/28
2. The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs 7/28
3. Coombe's Wood by Lisa C. Hinsley 7/30
4. Storm Born by Richelle Mead 8/17
5.

WEREWOLVES
1. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 5/27
2. Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews 8/20
3. City of Bones by Cassandra Clare 9/15
4.
5.

VAMPIRES
1. Lover Mine by JR Ward 5/2
2. Dark Gold by Christine Feehan 6/12
3. Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian 6/20
4. Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian 8/12
5. The Eternal Kiss by Various Authors 9/4

SHIFTERS
1. Wild Fire by Christine Feehan 5/7
2. Werelove: Dusk Conspiracy by Lakisha Spletzer 8/5
3. The Wendigo by Algernon Blackwood 9/14
4. Dark Prince by Christine Feehan 10/11
5.

GHOSTS
1. Sectors by Brick Marlin 6/3
2. Seers of Light by Jennifer DeLucy 8/31
3. Tales of a Gas-lit Graveyard by Various Authors 10/5
4. Bone Song by John Meaney 10/9
5.

DRAGONS
1. The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss 8/10
2. Unnatural Selection by Tim Lebbon (currently reading)
3.
4.
5.

ANGELS
1. Devil's Kiss by Sarwat Chadda 5/18
2. Covet by JR Ward 6/17
3. Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh 8/31
4. The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter (currently reading)
5.

DEMONS
1. Demon Angel by Meljean Brook 5/9
2. Blood of the Demon by Diana Rowland 9/8
3. Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione 9/8
4. The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter 10/5
5. Hex and the City by Simon R. Green 10/7

WITCHES
1. Blue Diablo by Ann Aguirre 5/30
2. Raven's Shadow by Patricia Briggs 6/5 (mages/wizards)
3. Till Death by Maggie Shayne in Weddings from Hell 6/24
4. Stolen by Kelley Armstrong 7/4
5. Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison 7/10

ALIENS/IMMORTALS
1. Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon 5/21
2. A Book of Tongues by Gemma Files 7/3
3. Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian 8/18
4. The Thief by Megan Whelan Turner 9/17
5. The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde 8/2
Completed 41/50

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Toy Stories Reading Challenge

Put together by Valorie and the ever active members that contribute in the Challenge Suggestions thread, here is a reading challenge inspired by popular toys.

Read 10 books plus an option of bonuses within a six month period. You may begin anytime you want, as long as you put your start date and end date.

Duration: 6 months Started 10/21/10
Total No. of books: 10 required + 2 bonus of your choice
Update: 10/25/10
Completed 2/10

Earliest start date for this challenge is its launched date: October 10, 2010.

Enjoy playing, everyone.

1. Barbie: Read a book with a character that is a fashion designer, interior designer, writes about fashion or is just really into fashion.

2. GI Joe: Read a book with a character that is in the military or was in the military, or the story takes place during a war of some kind.

3. Easy Bake Oven: Read a book with a character that is a chef or baker, owns a restaurant or bakery, or there is a type of food in the title or on the cover.

4. Hot Wheels: Read a book with a character that works on cars or races cars, or there is a car, motorcycle, or some type of vehicle on the cover.

5. Lite Brite: Read a book with a colorful cover (3 or more colors) or has a color as part of the title.

6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Read a book with a character who is a boxer, fighter, or warrior of some kind.

7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Read a Young Adult novel or a book with a character that is a child or teenager. The Brimstone Network by Thomas E. Sniegoski 10/21/10

8. Etch-A-Sketch: Read a book with a character that is an artist of some kind, draws, or is a graphic artist or read a graphic novel. Public Wife, Private Mistress by Sarah Morgan 10/23/10

9. Connect Four: Read the 4th book in a series or has 4 words in its title.

10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Read a book with a red cover or a book with a character that is a red head.

Bonus two: Pick your favorite toys and post your own book categories!

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Danielle's Urban Fantasy Challenge #3: October 1-December 31st
Update: 10/13 2/7
* 1 Urban Fantasy Title: Bone Song by John Meaney 10/09
* 1 Urban Fantasy Title with a Single Character on the Cover - Male or Female: Hex and the City by Simon R. Green 10/7
* 1 Other Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF): Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey
* 1 Other book by an author you've never read before (expanding your horizons!) - any genre:
Bonechiller by Graham McNamee

* Optional Add'l Book - Steampunk: The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey
* Optional Add'l Book - Post-Apocalyptic OR Dystopian theme: Z for Zachariah by Robert C. O'Brien
* Optional Add'l Book - Cover Hunt: Book with an animal on the cover: The Siren Song by Anne Ursu

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Danielle's RRRC Read the Season Challenge Autumn
Duration: September 23, 2010 - December 21, 2010

Rules are simple. Using the word AUTUMN, pick a book title or author (first or last name) that begins with the letters in the chosen season.

Update: 10/13 Completed: 2/6
A=The Viscount's Betrothal by Louise Allen
U=The Siren Song by Anne Ursu
T=Tales from a Gaslit Graveyard by Hugh Lamb 10/5
U=Unnatural Selection by Tim Lebbon 10/13
M=Mistletoe Magic by Sophia James
N=The Nightmare and Other Tales of Dark Fantasy by Francis Stevens

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's October Build Your Own Challenge
Update 10/15: Completed 4/6

1. Read an anthology of classic horror stories:
Tales from a Gaslit Graveyard by Hugh Lamb 10/5

2.Read a short story collection by a new author: The Nightmare and Other Tales of Dark Fantasy by Francis Stevens

3.Read the next book in an ongoing series: Hex and the City by Simon R. Green 10/7

4.Read a historical-set YA book: The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey

5.Finally read one of the Hellboy novels you've been collecting: Unnatural Selection by Tim Lebbon 10/13

6.Finally read an Oscar Wilde story: The Picture of Dorian Gray 10/2

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

WLLK November Pot Luck Challenge

#3. Derek Craven’s Carnal Cravings – Your choice of any 5 or more “dishes” selected from any 3 or more “food groups.”


Here is my tentative list:
Contemporary Romance:
Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas
Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas
Romantic Suspense:
Crazy Hot by Tara Janzen
Fantasy
Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey
Urban Fantasy
Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
Historical Romance
The Bride by Julie Garwood

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

My November Build Your Own Challenge is to read 11 books from my tbr pile.



1.The Highest Stakes by Emery Lee
2.Living On The Edge by LaVerne Thompson
3.Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey
4.Crazy Hot by Tara Janzen
5.Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink
6.The Siren Song by Anne Ursu
7.Dream Warrior (Dark-Hunter, #17) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
8.One Week as Lovers by Victoria Dahl
9.Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas
10.Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas
11.Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Clean Off My Category Shelf Challenge
Challenge Title: Clean off the Category Romances On Your Shelf
Duration: 1/1/2010-12/31/2010
Number of Books: 60 (minimum)
Challenge Description: Read at least five category romances on my bookshelf a month. I have a backlog of category romances that I have accumulated over the years. They must be books that I owned as of January 1, 2010. Any category romances I read that are new will not count towards my challenge goal.
January
1.A Bride for His Majesty's Pleasure by Penny Jordan 1/18
2.The Oilman's Baby Bargain by Michelle Celmer 1/18
3.Marriage on the Rebound by Michelle Reid 1/18
4.The Desert King's Bejewelled Bride 1/18
5. Second-Best Bride by Sara Wood 1/18

February
6. Pure Princess, Bartered Bride by Caitlin Crews 2/7
7.The Brazillian's Blackmailed Bride by Michelle Reid 2/20
8.The Outback Bridal Rescue by Emma Darcy 2/21
9.The Greek's Innocent Virgin by Lucy Monroe 2/21
10.Mr. Strictly Business by Day Leclaire 2/21
10/60 completed. Monthly goal: 5/5 completed (January and February).
11.Reluctant Mistress, Blackmailed Wife by Lynne Graham 2/28 11/60 completed, 6/5 completed February

March
12.Secret Baby, Convenient Wife by Kim Lawrence 3/2
13.Ruthlessely Bedded, Forcibly Wedded by Abby Green 3/6
14.Blackmailed into Marriage by Lucy Monroe 3/6
15.Rafe Sinclair's Revenge by Gayle Wilson 3/6
16.Saints and Sinners by Olivia Rupprecht 3/14
16/60 completed, 5/5 completed monthly goal March

Update 4/22/10
17.Against the Rules by Linda Howard 4/11
18.A Tough Man to Tame by Iris Johansen 4/11
19.She's Got it Bad by Sarah Mayberry 4/17
20.The Sheikh's Rebellious Mistress by Sandra Marton 4/20
21.The Cowboy and the Lady by Diana Palmer 4/22
21/60 completed. Monthly goal 5/5 April.
Update 5/19/10
22.The French Tycoon's Pregnant Mistress by Abby Green 5/15
23.Night Rescuer by Cindy Dees 5/15
24.On Thin Ice by Debra Lee Brown 5/17
25.The Greek's Forced Bride by Michelle Reid 5/17
26.Blackmailed Bride, Inexperienced Wife by Annie West 5/18
26/60 Completed. Monthly Goal 5/5
2 More Completed for May
27.Pregnant by the Greek Tycoon by Kim Lawrence 5/29
28.Capelli's Captive Virgin by Sarah Monroe 5/29

Monthly Goal 7/5 28/60 Completed
June Update (6/21)
29.Just a Normal Marriage by Leigh Michaels 6/6
30.Bossman Millionaire by Kathy DeNosky 6/13
31.Hostage by Madeleine Ker 6/13
32.Rich, Ruggged, Ruthless by Jennifer Mikels 6/16
33.Mr. Temptation by Cait London 6/19
34.Instinctive Male by Cait London 6/19
Monthly Goal 6/5 34/60 Completed

July Update (7/7/10)
35.House of Glass by Michelle Reid (7/5/10)
36.Substitute Wife by Rachel Lindsay (7/5/10)
37.Shotgun Marriage by Day Leclaire (7/5/10)
38.The Bedroom Barter by Sara Craven (7/6/10)
39.Newlyweds of Convenience by Jessica Hart (7/6/10)
Monthly Goal 5/5 39/60 Completed

August Update (8/23/10)
40.Public Scandal, Private Mistress by Susan Napier (8/8/10)
41.Destined to Meet by Jessica Steele (8/21/10)
42.The Greek Tycoon's Disobedient Bride by Lynne Graham (8/21/10)
43.The Italian's Demand by Sara Wood (8/21/10)
44.Just Friends...To Just Married by Renee Roszel (8/21/10)
45.Island of Dolphins by Lillian Cheatham (8/22/10)
46.In McGillivray's Bed by Anne McCallister (8/22/10)
Monthly Goal 7/5 46/60 Completed

September Update
47. Ruthless Awakening by Sara Craven (9/5/10)
48. Sold into Marriage by Ann Major (9/6/10)
49. The Greek Tycoon's Virgin Wife by Helen Bianchin (9/6/10)
50. The Ruthless Marriage Proposal by Miranda Lee (9/6/10)
51.The Italian Boss's Mistress by Lynne Graham (9/6/10)
52.Substitute Bride by Margaret Pargeter (9/11/10)
52.Cry Wolf by Amanda Carpenter (9/16/10)
53.First Time Forever Cara Coulter (9/26/10)
54.Getting Red-Hot with the Rogue by Ally Blake (9/28/10)
55.The Maverick's Greek Island Mistress by Kelly Hunter (9/28/10)

Monthly Goal 11/5 55/60 Completed

October Reading
56. Claiming His Runaway Bride by Yvonne Lindsay 10/10
57. Millionaire's Marriage Bargain by Leanne Banks 10/23
58. Public Wife, Private Mistress by Sarah Morgan 10/23
59. Inherited: One Child by Leanne Banks 10/24
60. Scandalous by Charlotte Lamb 10/24

Monthly goal: 5/5 60/60 completed
(I will continue until the year ends)

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's October Build Your Own Challenge
Update 10/26: Completed 6/6

1. Read an anthology of classic horror stories:
Tales from a Gaslit Graveyard by Hugh Lamb 10/5

2.Read a short story collection by a new author: The Nightmare and Other Tales of Dark Fantasy by Francis Stevens 10/20

3.Read the next book in an ongoing series: Hex and the City by Simon R. Green 10/7

4.Read a historical-set YA book: The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey 10/26

5.Finally read one of the Hellboy novels you've been collecting: Unnatural Selection by Tim Lebbon 10/13

6.Finally read an Oscar Wilde story: The Picture of Dorian Gray 10/2

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Lady Danielle,
What is the book called The Italian's Demands about? Thank you. Peg

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Peg, it's about a man who finds his missing child, who is residing with his deceased wife. He convinces her to come back to Italy so he can be with this son. It was very good.

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Danielle's 3rd Annual October Scare Fest
Duration: October 1-October 31st
Reading Selections
Update 10/28. Completed: 10/10. I'm Done!!!
Unnatural Selection by Tim Lebbon 10/13
The Nightmare and Other Tales of Dark Fantasy by Francis Stevens 10/20
Tales from a Gaslit Graveyard by Hugh Lamb 10/5
Bone Song by John Meaney 10/9
Bonechiller by Graham McNamee 10/27
The Monstrumologist by Rick Yancey 10/26
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde 10/2
Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson 10/14
The Canterville Ghost by Oscar Wilde 10/16
Hex and the City by Simon R. Green 10/7

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Toy Stories Reading Challenge

Put together by Valorie and the ever active members that contribute in the Challenge Suggestions thread, here is a reading challenge inspired by popular toys.

Read 10 books plus an option of bonuses within a six month period. You may begin anytime you want, as long as you put your start date and end date.

Duration: 6 months Started 10/21/10
Total No. of books: 10 required + 2 bonus of your choice
Update: 11/29/10
Completed 7/10

Earliest start date for this challenge is its launched date: October 10, 2010.

Enjoy playing, everyone.

1. Barbie: Read a book with a character that is a fashion designer, interior designer, writes about fashion or is just really into fashion. Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning Currently Reading

2. GI Joe: Read a book with a character that is in the military or was in the military, or the story takes place during a war of some kind. Private Maneuvers by Catherine Mann 11/20

3. Easy Bake Oven: Read a book with a character that is a chef or baker, owns a restaurant or bakery, or there is a type of food in the title or on the cover.

4. Hot Wheels: Read a book with a character that works on cars or races cars, or there is a car, motorcycle, or some type of vehicle on the cover. Crazy Hot by Tara Janzen 11/25

5. Lite Brite: Read a book with a colorful cover (3 or more colors) or has a color as part of the title.

6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Read a book with a character who is a boxer, fighter, or warrior of some kind. Dream Chaser by Sherrilyn Kenyon 11/14/10

7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Read a Young Adult novel or a book with a character that is a child or teenager. The Brimstone Network by Thomas E. Sniegoski 10/21/10

8. Etch-A-Sketch: Read a book with a character that is an artist of some kind, draws, or is a graphic artist or read a graphic novel. Public Wife, Private Mistress by Sarah Morgan 10/23/10

9. Connect Four: Read the 4th book in a series or has 4 words in its title. Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink 11/27

10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Read a book with a red cover or a book with a character that is a red head. The Siren Song by Anne Ursu 11/18

Bonus two: Pick your favorite toys and post your own book categories!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

My November Build Your Own Challenge is to read 11 books from my tbr pile.

Update: 11/15
Completed:

1.The Highest Stakes by Emery Lee 11/9
2.Living On The Edge by LaVerne Thompson
3.Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey
4.Crazy Hot by Tara Janzen
5.Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink
6.The Siren Song by Anne Ursu currently reading
7.Dream Chaser by Sherrilyn Kenyon 11/14
8.One Week as Lovers by Victoria Dahl
9.Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas
10.Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas
11.Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

My November Build Your Own Challenge is to read 11 books from my tbr pile.

Update: 11/15
Completed: 2/11

1.The Highest Stakes by Emery Lee 11/9
2.Living On The Edge by LaVerne Thompson
3.Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey
4.Crazy Hot by Tara Janzen
5.Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink
6.The Siren Song by Anne Ursu currently reading
7.Dream Chaser by Sherrilyn Kenyon 11/14
8.One Week as Lovers by Victoria Dahl
9.Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas
10.Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas
11.Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's RRRC Read the Season Challenge Autumn
Duration: September 23, 2010 - December 21, 2010

Rules are simple. Using the word AUTUMN, pick a book title or author (first or last name) that begins with the letters in the chosen season.

Update: 11/29 Completed: 4/6
A=The Viscount's Betrothal by Louise Allen
U=The Siren Song by Anne Ursu 11/18
T=Tales from a Gaslit Graveyard by Hugh Lamb 10/5
U=Unnatural Selection by Tim Lebbon 10/13
M=Mistletoe Magic by Sophia James
N=The Nightmare and Other Tales of Dark Fantasy by Francis Stevens 10/20

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Toy Stories Reading Challenge

Put together by Valorie and the ever active members that contribute in the Challenge Suggestions thread, here is a reading challenge inspired by popular toys.

Read 10 books plus an option of bonuses within a six month period. You may begin anytime you want, as long as you put your start date and end date.

Duration: 6 months Started 10/21/10
Total No. of books: 10 required + 2 bonus of your choice
Update: 11/29/10
Completed 7/10

Earliest start date for this challenge is its launched date: October 10, 2010.

Enjoy playing, everyone.

1. Barbie: Read a book with a character that is a fashion designer, interior designer, writes about fashion or is just really into fashion. Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning Currently Reading

2. GI Joe: Read a book with a character that is in the military or was in the military, or the story takes place during a war of some kind. Private Maneuvers by Catherine Mann 11/20

3. Easy Bake Oven: Read a book with a character that is a chef or baker, owns a restaurant or bakery, or there is a type of food in the title or on the cover.

4. Hot Wheels: Read a book with a character that works on cars or races cars, or there is a car, motorcycle, or some type of vehicle on the cover. Crazy Hot by Tara Janzen 11/25

5. Lite Brite: Read a book with a colorful cover (3 or more colors) or has a color as part of the title.

6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Read a book with a character who is a boxer, fighter, or warrior of some kind. Dream Chaser by Sherrilyn Kenyon 11/14/10

7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Read a Young Adult novel or a book with a character that is a child or teenager. The Brimstone Network by Thomas E. Sniegoski 10/21/10

8. Etch-A-Sketch: Read a book with a character that is an artist of some kind, draws, or is a graphic artist or read a graphic novel. Public Wife, Private Mistress by Sarah Morgan 10/23/10

9. Connect Four: Read the 4th book in a series or has 4 words in its title. Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink 11/27

10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Read a book with a red cover or a book with a character that is a red head. The Siren Song by Anne Ursu 11/18

Bonus two: Pick your favorite toys and post your own book categories!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

A to Z Author Challenge
Updated 11/29/10 Completed!
A = Nightkeepers by Jessica Anderson 2/26/10
B = Bad Blood by LA Banks 1/24/10
C = Soulless by Gail Carriger 1/12/10
D = Tongue in Chic by Christina Dodd 2/13/10
E = My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding by PN Elrod, et al 7/22/10
F = Street Game by Christine Feehan 1/3/10
G = Reluctant Mistress, Blackmailed Wife by Lynne Graham 2/28/10
H = Molly Fyde and the Parsona Rescue by Hugh Howey 3/24/10
I = Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione 3/21/10
J = A Bride at His Majesty's Pleasure by Penny Jordan 1/18/10
K = Ouroboros by Mike Kelly and Carol Weekes 1/4/10
L = A Friend and a Lover by Tressie Lockwood 2/16/10
M = The Greek's Innocent Virgin by Lucy Monroe 2/21/10
N = Sabriel by Garth Nix 4/24/10
O = Her Temporary, Torrid Marriage by Sara Orwig 3/9/10
P = The Desert King's Bejewelled Bride by Sabrina Phillips 1/18/10
Q = The Duke and I by Julia Quinn 10/2
R = Dark Hunger by Sara Reinke 1/6/10
S = The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 1/9/10
T = Madhouse by Rob Thurman 2/3/10
U = The Siren's Song by Anne Ursu 11/18/10
V = One Week as Lovers by Victoria Dahl 11/21/10
W = On the Verge of Madness by George Wilhite 1/7/10
X = The Harrowing by Alexandra Sokoloff 10/28/10
Y = The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp by Rick Yancey 6/21/10
Z = Prophecy of the Sister by Michelle Zink 11/27/10

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

A to Z Male Character Challenge
Update 11/29/10 Completed!
A=Adam Hauptman from Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs 2/3/10
B=Noah Benson from Starstruck-Hunter by Michelle Lauren 2/16/10
C= Connall, Lord Maccon from Soulless by Gail Carriger 1/13/10
D= Drake from Burning Alive by Shannon K. Butcher 1/28/10
E= Ethan Garrett from To the Edge by Cindy Gerard 8/13/10
F=Devlin Fitzwilliam from Tongue in Chic by Christina Dodd 2/13/10
G=Gabe Piretti from Mr. Strictly Business by Day Leclaire 2/21/10
H= Hardy Cates from Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas 2/5/10
I=Ingrid Night from Manchester House by Donald Allen Kirch 2/10/10
J=Johnny Ellis from The Outback Bridal Rescue by Emma Darcy 2/21/10
K=Kaliq from The Desert King's Bejewelled Bride by Sabrina Phillips 1/18
L=Luke aka Trader from Second-Best Bride by Sara Wood 1/23
M= Mack McKinley from Street Game by Christine Feehan 1/4
N= Niko from Madhouse by Rob Thurman 2/3/10
O=Aidan O'Conner from Upon The Midnight Clear by Sherrilyn Kenyon 8/24/10
P=Paddy from Murphy's Lore: Tales from Bulfinche's Pub by Patrick Thomas 3/27/10
Q=Qhuinn from Lover Mine by JR Ward 5/2/10
R= Rene Morin from Dark Hunger by Sara Reinke 1/5
S= Striking-Jaguar from Nightkeepers by Jessica Andersen 2/26/10
T=Trevor Owens from Back to Life by Linda O. Johnston (currently reading)
U=Uram from Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh 8/31
V=Vincenzo from Ruthlessly Bedded, Forcibly Wedded by Abby Green 3/6/10
W=Wraith from Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione 3/21/10
X=Xypher from Dream Chaser by Sherrilyn Kenyon 11/14/10
Y=Quinn Younger from Crazy Hot by Tara Janzen 11/25/10
Z=Zac DeLucca from Untamed Italian, Blackmailed Innocent 4/25/10

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's Urban Fantasy Challenge #3: October 1-December 31st
Update: 11/29/10
Finished: 6/7

* 1 Urban Fantasy Title: Bone Song by John Meaney 10/9
* 1 Urban Fantasy Title with a Single Character on the Cover - Male or Female: Hex and the City by Simon R. Green 10/7
* 1 Other Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF): Dream Chaser by Sherrilyn Kenyon 11/14
* 1 Other book by an author you've never read before (expanding your horizons!) - any genre:
Bonechiller by Graham McNamee 10/27

* Optional Add'l Book - Steampunk: Warrior by Zoe Archer
* Optional Add'l Book - Post-Apocalyptic OR Dystopian theme: Z for Zachariah by Robert C. O'Brien 11/10
* Optional Add'l Book - Cover Hunt: Book with an animal on the cover: The Siren Song by Anne Ursu 11/18

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Toy Stories Reading Challenge

Put together by Valorie and the ever active members that contribute in the Challenge Suggestions thread, here is a reading challenge inspired by popular toys.

Read 10 books plus an option of bonuses within a six month period. You may begin anytime you want, as long as you put your start date and end date.

Duration: 6 months Started 10/21/10
Total No. of books: 10 required + 2 bonus of your choice
Update: 11/30/10
Completed 8/10

Earliest start date for this challenge is its launched date: October 10, 2010.

Enjoy playing, everyone.

1. Barbie: Read a book with a character that is a fashion designer, interior designer, writes about fashion or is just really into fashion. Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning 11/30
2. GI Joe: Read a book with a character that is in the military or was in the military, or the story takes place during a war of some kind. Private Maneuvers by Catherine Mann 11/20

3. Easy Bake Oven: Read a book with a character that is a chef or baker, owns a restaurant or bakery, or there is a type of food in the title or on the cover.

4. Hot Wheels: Read a book with a character that works on cars or races cars, or there is a car, motorcycle, or some type of vehicle on the cover. Crazy Hot by Tara Janzen 11/25

5. Lite Brite: Read a book with a colorful cover (3 or more colors) or has a color as part of the title.

6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Read a book with a character who is a boxer, fighter, or warrior of some kind. Dream Chaser by Sherrilyn Kenyon 11/14/10

7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Read a Young Adult novel or a book with a character that is a child or teenager. The Brimstone Network by Thomas E. Sniegoski 10/21/10

8. Etch-A-Sketch: Read a book with a character that is an artist of some kind, draws, or is a graphic artist or read a graphic novel. Public Wife, Private Mistress by Sarah Morgan 10/23/10

9. Connect Four: Read the 4th book in a series or has 4 words in its title. Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink 11/27

10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Read a book with a red cover or a book with a character that is a red head. The Siren Song by Anne Ursu 11/18

Bonus two: Pick your favorite toys and post your own book categories!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

My November Build Your Own Challenge is to read 11 books from my tbr pile.

Update: 11/30
Completed: 9/11 Did not finish challenge. :( Oh, well!

1.The Highest Stakes by Emery Lee 11/9
2.Crazy Hot by Tara Janzen 11/25
3.Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink 11/27
4.The Siren Song by Anne Ursu 11/18
5.Dream Chaser by Sherrilyn Kenyon 11/14
6.One Week as Lovers by Victoria Dahl 11/21
7.Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning 11/30
8.Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink 11/27
9.Z for Zachariah by Robert C. O'Brien 11/10

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Everything Paranormal 50 Paranormal Beings Challenge
May 1-November 30
Update 11/30/10
FAE
1. Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 6/28
2. The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs 7/28
3. Coombe's Wood by Lisa C. Hinsley 7/30
4. Storm Born by Richelle Mead 8/17
5. Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning 11/30

WEREWOLVES
1. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater 5/27
2. Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews 8/20
3. City of Bones by Cassandra Clare 9/15
4. The Shroud of A'Ranka by Thomas E. Sniegoski 11/2
5. The Brimstone Network by Thomas E. Sniegoski 10/21

VAMPIRES
1. Lover Mine by JR Ward 5/2
2. Dark Gold by Christine Feehan 6/12
3. Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian 6/20
4. Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian 8/12
5. The Eternal Kiss by Various Authors 9/4

SHIFTERS
1. Wild Fire by Christine Feehan 5/7
2. Werelove: Dusk Conspiracy by Lakisha Spletzer 8/5
3. The Wendigo by Algernon Blackwood 9/14
4. Dark Prince by Christine Feehan 10/11
5. Dream Chaser by Sherrilyn Kenyon 11/14

GHOSTS
1. Sectors by Brick Marlin 6/3
2. Seers of Light by Jennifer DeLucy 8/31
3. Tales of a Gas-lit Graveyard by Various Authors 10/5
4. Bone Song by John Meaney 10/9
5. The Harrowing by Alexandra Sokoloff 10/28

DRAGONS
1. The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss 8/10
2. Unnatural Selection by Tim Lebbon (currently reading)
3.
4.
5.

ANGELS
1. Devil's Kiss by Sarwat Chadda 5/18
2. Covet by JR Ward 6/17
3. Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh 8/31
4. The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter 11/15
5. The Prophecy of Sisters by Michelle Zink 11/27

DEMONS
1. Demon Angel by Meljean Brook 5/9
2. Blood of the Demon by Diana Rowland 9/8
3. Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione 9/8
4. The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter 10/5
5. Hex and the City by Simon R. Green 10/7

WITCHES
1. Blue Diablo by Ann Aguirre 5/30
2. Raven's Shadow by Patricia Briggs 6/5 (mages/wizards)
3. Till Death by Maggie Shayne in Weddings from Hell 6/24
4. Stolen by Kelley Armstrong 7/4
5. Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison 7/10

ALIENS/IMMORTALS
1. Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon 5/21
2. A Book of Tongues by Gemma Files 7/3
3. Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian 8/18
4. The Thief by Megan Whelan Turner 9/17
5. The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde 8/2
Completed 47/50

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's December Build Your Own Challenge
Christmas Theme Reading: Read at Least 10 Christmas/Holiday-Themed Books between December 1-December 31

Some of the books:

1.Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas
2.Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole
3.A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas
4.Mistletoe Magic by Sophia James
5.The Viscount's Betrothal by Louise Allen
6.Holidays Are Hell by Kim Harrison et al
7.Winter Fire by Jo Beverley
8.Millionaire Under the Mistletoe by Tessa Radley
9.Home for the Holidays by Sarah Mayberry
10.Italian Doctor, Sleigh Bell Bride by Sarah Morgan
11.Lone Star Seduction by Day Leclaire
12.An Obsessive Love by Sarah Holland

For starters...

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

A to Z Book Challenge
Final Update: 12/6/10 Completed
A - Against the Rules by Linda Howard 4/11/10
B - Bad Blood by LA Banks 1/24/10
C - The Cowboy and the Lady by Diana Palmer 4/2/10
D - The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 1/9/10
E - Ebony Eyes by Kei Swanson 5/31/10
F - A Friend and a Lover by Tressie Lockwood 2/16/10
G - The Greek's Innocent Virgin by Lucy Monroe 2/21/10
H - Her Torrid, Temporary Marriage by Sara Orwig 3/9/10
I -The Irish Rogue by Emma Jensen 3/31
J - Just a Normal Marriage by Leigh Michaels 6/7
K - Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey 12/6/10
L - Leaving Lonely Town by Cait London 3/3/10
M - Marriage on the Rebound by Michelle Reid 1/18/10
N - Nightkeepers by Jessica Andersen 2/26/10
O - Ouroboros by Mike Kelly and Carol Weeks 1/4/10
P - Pure Princess, Bartered Bride by Caitlin Crews 2/7/10
Q - The Question: Zen and Violence by Dennis O'Neil 6/30/10
R - Runaway Ranch by Cynthia Sterling 2/28/10
S - Street Game by Christine Feehan 1/3/10
T - Touch the Dark by Karen Chance 1/20/10
U - Unbound by Lori Devoti 2/15/10
V - Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian 6/20/10
W - The Were-Wolf by Clemence Housman 2/18/10
X - The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp 6/21/10
Y -Yours Until Dawn by Teresa Medeiros 7/17/10
Z - Z for Zachariah by Robert C. O'Brien 11/10/10

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Toy Stories Reading Challenge

Put together by Valorie and the ever active members that contribute in the Challenge Suggestions thread, here is a reading challenge inspired by popular toys.

Read 10 books plus an option of bonuses within a six month period. You may begin anytime you want, as long as you put your start date and end date.

Duration: 6 months Started 10/21/10
Total No. of books: 10 required + 2 bonus of your choice
Update: 12/11/10
Completed 9/10

Earliest start date for this challenge is its launched date: October 10, 2010.

Enjoy playing, everyone.

1. Barbie: Read a book with a character that is a fashion designer, interior designer, writes about fashion or is just really into fashion. Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning 11/30

2. GI Joe: Read a book with a character that is in the military or was in the military, or the story takes place during a war of some kind. Private Maneuvers by Catherine Mann 11/20

3. Easy Bake Oven: Read a book with a character that is a chef or baker, owns a restaurant or bakery, or there is a type of food in the title or on the cover. Millionaire Under the Mistletoe by Tessa Radley 12/11

4. Hot Wheels: Read a book with a character that works on cars or races cars, or there is a car, motorcycle, or some type of vehicle on the cover. Crazy Hot by Tara Janzen 11/25

5. Lite Brite: Read a book with a colorful cover (3 or more colors) or has a color as part of the title.

6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Read a book with a character who is a boxer, fighter, or warrior of some kind. Dream Chaser by Sherrilyn Kenyon 11/14/10

7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Read a Young Adult novel or a book with a character that is a child or teenager. The Brimstone Network by Thomas E. Sniegoski 10/21/10

8. Etch-A-Sketch: Read a book with a character that is an artist of some kind, draws, or is a graphic artist or read a graphic novel. Public Wife, Private Mistress by Sarah Morgan 10/23/10

9. Connect Four: Read the 4th book in a series or has 4 words in its title. Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink 11/27

10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Read a book with a red cover or a book with a character that is a red head. The Siren Song by Anne Ursu 11/18

Bonus two: Pick your favorite toys and post your own book categories!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's RRRC Read the Season Challenge Autumn
Duration: September 23, 2010 - December 21, 2010

Rules are simple. Using the word AUTUMN, pick a book title or author (first or last name) that begins with the letters in the chosen season.

Update: 12/12 Completed: 6/6 Finished!
A=The Viscount's Betrothal by Louise Allen 12/09
U=The Siren Song by Anne Ursu 11/18
T=Tales from a Gaslit Graveyard by Hugh Lamb 10/5
U=Unnatural Selection by Tim Lebbon 10/13
M=Mistletoe Magic by Sophia James 12/11
N=The Nightmare and Other Tales of Dark Fantasy by Francis Stevens 10/20

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's December Build Your Own Challenge
Christmas Theme Reading: Read at Least 10 Christmas/Holiday-Themed Books between December 1-December 31

Update: 12/9/10
Finished: 4/12

1.Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas 12/1
2.Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole
3.A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas
4.Mistletoe Magic by Sophia James 12/11
5.The Viscount's Betrothal by Louise Allen 12/9
6.Holidays Are Hell by Kim Harrison et al
7.Winter Fire by Jo Beverley
8.Millionaire Under the Mistletoe by Tessa Radley 12/11
9.Home for the Holidays by Sarah Mayberry
10.Italian Doctor, Sleigh Bell Bride by Sarah Morgan
11.Lone Star Seduction by Day Leclaire
12. ????

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's December Build Your Own Challenge
Christmas Theme Reading: Read at Least 10 Christmas/Holiday-Themed Books between December 1-December 31

Update: 12/14/10
Finished: 5/12

1.Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas 12/1
2.Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole 12/13
3.A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas
4.Mistletoe Magic by Sophia James 12/11
5.The Viscount's Betrothal by Louise Allen 12/9
6.Holidays Are Hell by Kim Harrison et al
7.Winter Fire by Jo Beverley
8.Millionaire Under the Mistletoe by Tessa Radley 12/11
9.Home for the Holidays by Sarah Mayberry
10.Italian Doctor, Sleigh Bell Bride by Sarah Morgan
11.Lone Star Seduction by Day Leclaire
12. ????

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

You've done so, so well this year!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Thanks, Dhestiny!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's December Build Your Own Challenge
Christmas Theme Reading: Read at Least 10 Christmas/Holiday-Themed Books between December 1-December 31

Update: 12/16/10
Finished: 6/12

1.Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas 12/1
2.Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole 12/13
3.A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas
4.Mistletoe Magic by Sophia James 12/11
5.The Viscount's Betrothal by Louise Allen 12/9
6.Holidays Are Hell by Kim Harrison et al
7.Winter Fire by Jo Beverley
8.Millionaire Under the Mistletoe by Tessa Radley 12/11
9.Home for the Holidays by Sarah Mayberry
10.Italian Doctor, Sleigh Bell Bride by Sarah Morgan 12/15
11.Lone Star Seduction by Day Leclaire
12. ????

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's December Build Your Own Challenge
Christmas Theme Reading: Read at Least 10 Christmas/Holiday-Themed Books between December 1-December 31

Update: 12/19/10
Finished: 8/12

1.Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas 12/1
2.Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole 12/13
3.A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas
4.Mistletoe Magic by Sophia James 12/11
5.The Viscount's Betrothal by Louise Allen 12/9
6.Holidays Are Hell by Kim Harrison et al 12/18
7.Winter Fire by Jo Beverley Currently reading
8.Millionaire Under the Mistletoe by Tessa Radley 12/11
9.Home for the Holidays by Sarah Mayberry
10.Italian Doctor, Sleigh Bell Bride by Sarah Morgan 12/15
11.Lone Star Seduction by Day Leclaire 12/18
12. ????

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's December Build Your Own Challenge
Christmas Theme Reading: Read at Least 10 Christmas/Holiday-Themed Books between December 1-December 31

Update: 12/25/10
Finished: 12/12

1.Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas 12/1
2.Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole 12/13
3.A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas 12/24
4.Mistletoe Magic by Sophia James 12/11
5.The Viscount's Betrothal by Louise Allen 12/9
6.Holidays Are Hell by Kim Harrison et al 12/18
7.Winter Fire by Jo Beverley 12/22
8.Millionaire Under the Mistletoe by Tessa Radley 12/11
9.Home for the Holidays by Sarah Mayberry 12/24
10.Italian Doctor, Sleigh Bell Bride by Sarah Morgan 12/15
11.Lone Star Seduction by Day Leclaire 12/18
12. Snowbound by Janice Kay Johnson 12/25

I'm going to post these as my final results. If I read anymore Christmas books I'll add them.

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Clean Off My Category Shelf Challenge
Challenge Title: Clean off the Category Romances On Your Shelf
Duration: 1/1/2010-12/31/2010
Number of Books: 60 (minimum)
Challenge Description: Read at least five category romances on my bookshelf a month. I have a backlog of category romances that I have accumulated over the years. They must be books that I owned as of January 1, 2010. Any category romances I read that are new will not count towards my challenge goal.
January
1.A Bride for His Majesty's Pleasure by Penny Jordan 1/18
2.The Oilman's Baby Bargain by Michelle Celmer 1/18
3.Marriage on the Rebound by Michelle Reid 1/18
4.The Desert King's Bejewelled Bride 1/18
5. Second-Best Bride by Sara Wood 1/18

February
6. Pure Princess, Bartered Bride by Caitlin Crews 2/7
7.The Brazillian's Blackmailed Bride by Michelle Reid 2/20
8.The Outback Bridal Rescue by Emma Darcy 2/21
9.The Greek's Innocent Virgin by Lucy Monroe 2/21
10.Mr. Strictly Business by Day Leclaire 2/21
10/60 completed. Monthly goal: 5/5 completed (January and February).
11.Reluctant Mistress, Blackmailed Wife by Lynne Graham 2/28 11/60 completed, 6/5 completed February

March
12.Secret Baby, Convenient Wife by Kim Lawrence 3/2
13.Ruthlessely Bedded, Forcibly Wedded by Abby Green 3/6
14.Blackmailed into Marriage by Lucy Monroe 3/6
15.Rafe Sinclair's Revenge by Gayle Wilson 3/6
16.Saints and Sinners by Olivia Rupprecht 3/14
16/60 completed, 5/5 completed monthly goal March

Update 4/22/10
17.Against the Rules by Linda Howard 4/11
18.A Tough Man to Tame by Iris Johansen 4/11
19.She's Got it Bad by Sarah Mayberry 4/17
20.The Sheikh's Rebellious Mistress by Sandra Marton 4/20
21.The Cowboy and the Lady by Diana Palmer 4/22
21/60 completed. Monthly goal 5/5 April.
Update 5/19/10
22.The French Tycoon's Pregnant Mistress by Abby Green 5/15
23.Night Rescuer by Cindy Dees 5/15
24.On Thin Ice by Debra Lee Brown 5/17
25.The Greek's Forced Bride by Michelle Reid 5/17
26.Blackmailed Bride, Inexperienced Wife by Annie West 5/18
26/60 Completed. Monthly Goal 5/5
2 More Completed for May
27.Pregnant by the Greek Tycoon by Kim Lawrence 5/29
28.Capelli's Captive Virgin by Sarah Monroe 5/29

Monthly Goal 7/5 28/60 Completed
June Update (6/21)
29.Just a Normal Marriage by Leigh Michaels 6/6
30.Bossman Millionaire by Kathy DeNosky 6/13
31.Hostage by Madeleine Ker 6/13
32.Rich, Ruggged, Ruthless by Jennifer Mikels 6/16
33.Mr. Temptation by Cait London 6/19
34.Instinctive Male by Cait London 6/19
Monthly Goal 6/5 34/60 Completed

July Update (7/7/10)
35.House of Glass by Michelle Reid (7/5/10)
36.Substitute Wife by Rachel Lindsay (7/5/10)
37.Shotgun Marriage by Day Leclaire (7/5/10)
38.The Bedroom Barter by Sara Craven (7/6/10)
39.Newlyweds of Convenience by Jessica Hart (7/6/10)
Monthly Goal 5/5 39/60 Completed

August Update (8/23/10)
40.Public Scandal, Private Mistress by Susan Napier (8/8/10)
41.Destined to Meet by Jessica Steele (8/21/10)
42.The Greek Tycoon's Disobedient Bride by Lynne Graham (8/21/10)
43.The Italian's Demand by Sara Wood (8/21/10)
44.Just Friends...To Just Married by Renee Roszel (8/21/10)
45.Island of Dolphins by Lillian Cheatham (8/22/10)
46.In McGillivray's Bed by Anne McCallister (8/22/10)
Monthly Goal 7/5 46/60 Completed

September Update
47. Ruthless Awakening by Sara Craven (9/5/10)
48. Sold into Marriage by Ann Major (9/6/10)
49. The Greek Tycoon's Virgin Wife by Helen Bianchin (9/6/10)
50. The Ruthless Marriage Proposal by Miranda Lee (9/6/10)
51.The Italian Boss's Mistress by Lynne Graham (9/6/10)
52.Substitute Bride by Margaret Pargeter (9/11/10)
52.Cry Wolf by Amanda Carpenter (9/16/10)
53.First Time Forever Cara Coulter (9/26/10)
54.Getting Red-Hot with the Rogue by Ally Blake (9/28/10)
55.The Maverick's Greek Island Mistress by Kelly Hunter (9/28/10)

Monthly Goal 11/5 55/60 Completed

October Reading
56. Claiming His Runaway Bride by Yvonne Lindsay 10/10
57. Millionaire's Marriage Bargain by Leanne Banks 10/23
58. Public Wife, Private Mistress by Sarah Morgan 10/23
59. Inherited: One Child by Leanne Banks 10/24
60. Scandalous by Charlotte Lamb 10/24

Monthly goal: 5/5 60/60 completed
November Reads
61. Private Maneuvers by Catherine Mann 11/20
December Reads
62. Millionaire Under the Mistletoe by Tessa Radley 12/11
63. Italian Doctor, Sleigh Bell Bride by Sarah Morgan 12/15
64. Lone Star Seduction by Day Leclaire 12/18
65. Home for the Holidays by Sarah Mayberry 12/24
66. Snowbound by Janice Kay Johnson 12/25
Final Update: 12/27 Goal Completed! 66/60

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's Urban Fantasy Challenge #3: October 1-December 31st
Update: 12/28/10
Finished: 7/7 Done!

* 1 Urban Fantasy Title: Bone Song by John Meaney 10/9
* 1 Urban Fantasy Title with a Single Character on the Cover - Male or Female: Hex and the City by Simon R. Green 10/7
* 1 Other Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF): Dream Chaser by Sherrilyn Kenyon 11/14
* 1 Other book by an author you've never read before (expanding your horizons!) - any genre:
Bonechiller by Graham McNamee 10/27

* Optional Add'l Book - Steampunk: Warrior by Zoe Archer 12/28
* Optional Add'l Book - Post-Apocalyptic OR Dystopian theme: Z for Zachariah by Robert C. O'Brien 11/10
* Optional Add'l Book - Cover Hunt: Book with an animal on the cover: The Siren Song by Anne Ursu 11/18

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Oooooh, you've been reading some interesting looking books. I enjoyed Warrior. What did you think?

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

I LOVED it!!! I think me and Zoe Archer could hang out. We watch the same movies, apparently!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "I LOVED it!!! I think me and Zoe Archer could hang out. We watch the same movies, apparently!"

It reminded me of Indiana Jones and The Mummy! I really loved this book!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Same here, D!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Toy Stories Reading Challenge

Put together by Valorie and the ever active members that contribute in the Challenge Suggestions thread, here is a reading challenge inspired by popular toys.

Read 10 books plus an option of bonuses within a six month period. You may begin anytime you want, as long as you put your start date and end date.

Duration: 6 months Started 10/21/10
Total No. of books: 10 required + 2 bonus of your choice
Update: 12/31/10
Completed 10/10

1. Barbie: Read a book with a character that is a fashion designer, interior designer, writes about fashion or is just really into fashion. Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning 11/30

2. GI Joe: Read a book with a character that is in the military or was in the military, or the story takes place during a war of some kind. Private Maneuvers by Catherine Mann 11/20

3. Easy Bake Oven: Read a book with a character that is a chef or baker, owns a restaurant or bakery, or there is a type of food in the title or on the cover. Millionaire Under the Mistletoe by Tessa Radley 12/11

4. Hot Wheels: Read a book with a character that works on cars or races cars, or there is a car, motorcycle, or some type of vehicle on the cover. Crazy Hot by Tara Janzen 11/25

5. Lite Brite: Read a book with a colorful cover (3 or more colors) or has a color as part of the title. Reckless by Anne Stuart 12/31

6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Read a book with a character who is a boxer, fighter, or warrior of some kind. Dream Chaser by Sherrilyn Kenyon 11/14/10

7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Read a Young Adult novel or a book with a character that is a child or teenager. The Brimstone Network by Thomas E. Sniegoski 10/21/10

8. Etch-A-Sketch: Read a book with a character that is an artist of some kind, draws, or is a graphic artist or read a graphic novel. Public Wife, Private Mistress by Sarah Morgan 10/23/10

9. Connect Four: Read the 4th book in a series or has 4 words in its title. Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink 11/27

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Now that was an ingenious challenge!!!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

It turned out to be a lot more doable than I thought it would be.