2010 May Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

[Kristina Simon]

Read: 2/10

1. May: McKettricks of Texas: Tate by Linda Lael Miller ★★★★☆ 5/5/10

2. Birthday: Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris (Briansgirl) ★★★★★ 5/5/10

3. Geography: 44 Cranberry Point by Debbie Macomber

4. Memorial Day: Next by Michael Crichton

5. Cinco De Mayo: It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Philips

6. RRRC 1,000 Members Milestone: Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris

7. Professional Potpourri: Mind Game by Christine Feehan

8. Romance Genre: Betrayal in Death by J.D. Robb

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut

10. Reader's Choice: Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts

To Read:


Finished:

[Ann aka Iftcan]

May’s Monthly Challenge (Romance Reader’s challenge group).
3/3,5,8 or 10

1. May: Read a book which title starts with "M." Mistletoe and Magic by Lisa Cach et. al.

2. Birthday: Honeymoon of the Dead by Tate Hallaway (from Lady Ozma’s TBR list)


3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Washington (State).

4. Memorial Day: Read book whose author is now deceased.

5. Cinco De Mayo: Read a book whose title has 5 words.

6. RRRC 1,000 Members Milestone: Read a book that has over a 1,000 ratings in GoodReads.

7. Professional Potpourri: May seems to have a celebration for every profession (Teacher's Day, Nurses' Day, Law Day, Armed Forces Day). Read a book where one of the main character works in any of these fields (education, nursing, law or military).

8. Romance Genre: Read a futuristic or sci-fi romance.

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Inspired by Photojim's phrase, You "May" Not Read, Read a banned book from this list.
(http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/ba...)

10. Reader's Choice Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris

Challenge Duration: May 1 - May 31, 2010

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

[Dina]

I'm done!!!
(I should have signed up for more than 3 books. Oh well, there's always next month.)

RRRC May Montly Challenge
3/3 completed

2. Happy Birthday to Me: Fever by Christine Feehan 05/04
5. Cinco De Mayo: Secrets In The Marriage Bed by Nalini Singh 05/05
6. Over 1000 Ratings: The Gift by Julie Garwood 05/06

[Laura Lulu]

Dina, you can add more categories if you want--you list isn't set in stone once you post it. I think most of us end up making changes sometime during the month. At least I know I do. :)

But it's totally allowed--you can change your list to your heart's content, the challenges are just a fun way for us to challenge ourselves, so add away. :)

[Unapologetic_Bookaholic]

Did you find anything yet,Jim? =D

2. May b-day: Kate/BriansgirlDead Until Dark v Charlaine Harris 5-6-10
8. Romance Genre: Sci-fi/Futuristic Butterfly Scales v Evangeline Anderson 5-2-10

2/3

[Valorie]

3/10 Done

1. May: Mortal Sins by Eileen Wilks
2. Birthday(Michelle): Burning Alive by Shannon Butcher
3. Geography: Ghost of a Chance by Yasmine Galenorn 5/2 ***
4. Memorial Day: The Witches of Eastwick by John Updike 5/4 ***
5. Cinco de Mayo: Even Vampires Get the Blues by Katie MacAlister
6. 1,000 Members: You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister
7. Professional(Army): They Call Me Death by Missy Jane
8. Romance: Finders Keepers by Linnea Sinclair 5/7 ***
9. Of Lists & Shelves: Forever by Judy Blume
10. Reader's Choice: Naked Dragon by Annette Blair

To Read:


Done:

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Kenjii ~*~Black Kat~**~ wrote: "Did you find anything yet,Jim? =D"

Of course! I just haven't figured which one yet.

[Thenia]

01: Mansfield Park by Jane Austen (06/05)

02: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde (from Gaijinmama's list - thank you!)

03: Storm Born by Richelle Mead

04: Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte

05: How Not to Be Popular by Jennifer Ziegler

06: Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

07: Dear John by Nicholas Sparks

08: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh /or: Naked in Death by J.D. Robb

09: Forever by Judy Blume (07/05)

10: Burned by P.C. Cast (01/05)

[Dina]

Laura Lulu wrote: "Dina, you can add more categories if you want--you list isn't set in stone once you post it. I think most of us end up making changes sometime during the month. At least I know I do. :)

But it's ..."

Okay, Laura, thanks! I thought that you could change the list of books but not the number of books you signed up to read. Let me see if I can find other books in my TBR that fit the categories left in this challenge. :)

[Laura Lulu]

Dina wrote: "Okay, Laura, thanks! I thought that you could change the list of books but not the number of books you signed up to read. Let me see if I can find other books in my TBR that fit the categories left in this challenge. :) "

Hmmm...you might actually be right about that. Anyone? I'm a glutton for punishment and always sign up for all 10, so I'm not sure on that one. :)

[N.L.]

7/10 Read

Letter M: Morrigan's Cross by Nora Roberts 5/5/10-5/7/10 **
Birthday (Nichole): Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur 5/3/10-5/4/10 ***
Geography: Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead
Memorial Day: Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu 5/2/10 ****
Cinco de Mayo: Still Sucks to be Me by Kimberly Pauley
1,000 Members: Stolen by Kelley Armstrong
Professional: Size 12 Is Not Fat by Meg Cabot 5/3/10 **
Romance: Lover Mine by J.R. Ward 5/1/10 *****
Of List & Shelves: Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause 5/4/10 ****
Reader's Choice: Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris 5/5/10 ***

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Dina wrote: "Laura Lulu wrote: "Dina, you can add more categories if you want--you list isn't set in stone once you post it. I think most of us end up making changes sometime during the month. At least I know I..."

You can change your set number of books anytime you like.

[Lotte_ladybird]

8/10 done on May 7

1. May: Read a book which title starts with "M."
Midnight Alley - Rachel Caine finished May 2

2. Birthday: Read a book from a May B-day celebrant.
Hard and Fast - Erin McCarthy (Southpaw285)finished May 2

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Washington (State).
Sweet Talk - Susan Mallery finished May 4

4. Memorial Day: Read book whose author is now deceased.
[Much Ado About Nothing:] - Shakespeare finished May 7

5. Cinco De Mayo: Read a book whose title has 5 words.
The Rocky Road to Romance - Janet Evanovich finished May 2

6. RRRC 1,000 Members Milestone: Read a book that has over a 1,000 ratings in GoodReads.
Masquerade - Melissa De La Cruz
finished May 1

7. Professional Potpourri
Jar City - Arnaldur Indriadson
finished May 5

8. Romance Genre: Read a futuristic or sci-fi romance.
Glory in Death - JD Robb
finished May 7


9. Of Lists and Shelves: Read a banned book..
The Kite Runner - Khaled Hosseini

10. Reader's Choice
The Postcard Killer - James Patterson and Liza Marklund

[Ashley]

I'm already doing another 10 on the PNR thread, I can never read both, but I really want to sign up for this one too..I'll see how far I get!

I'm signing up for 5 at this time.

1. May: Meridian (Waiting for hold at Library)

2. Birthday: Kiss of Midnight (Briansgirl)

3. Washington State: Fire Me Up

5. Cinco De Mayo: A Hunger Like No Other

10. Reader's Choice: The Warlord Wants Forever (Pre-quel to A Hunger Like No Other)

[colleen]

RRRC May 2010 Challenge

7/10 read

1. May: Read a book which title starts with "M."
The Midwife's Little Miracle by Fiona McArthur 5/7/10

2. Birthday: Read a book from a May B-day celebrant. (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2162...)
Lover Mine by J. R. Ward 5/2/10 (Shazzy)

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Washington (State).

4. Memorial Day: Read book whose author is now deceased.

5. Cinco De Mayo: Read a book whose title has 5 words.
To Tame a Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning 5/4/10

6. RRRC 1,000 Members Milestone: Read a book that has over a 1,000 ratings in GoodReads.
The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter 5/6/10

7. Professional Potpourri: May seems to have a celebration for every profession (Teacher's Day, Nurses' Day, Law Day, Armed Forces Day). Read a book where one of the main character works in any of these fields (education, nursing, law or military).

8. Romance Genre: Read a futuristic or sci-fi romance.
Interlude in Death by J. D. Robb 5/6/10

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Inspired by Photojim's phrase, You "May" Not Read, Read a banned book from this list.
(http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/ba...)
Grendel by John Gardner 5/6/10

10. Reader's Choice
Kiss Of Death by Rachel Caine 5/2/10

[Lynne]

MAY

3 of 10 Complete!

1. Starts with “M”: Men of the Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong – 5/3 *****
2. May Birthday: City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare (Thanks Keyona!)
3. Washington: Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas
4. Memorial Read: The Untamed One by Ronda Thompson
5. 5 Word Title: The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie by Jennifer Ashley
6. 1,000 Ratings: Grave Secret by Charlaine Harris
7. Professional: Fantasy in Death by J.D. Robb – 5/5 ****1/2
8. Sci-Fi or Futuristic: Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
9. Banned Book: The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson
10. Reader's Choice The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong – 5/7 ****1/2

To Read:


Completed:

[Desperado]

RRRC May 2010 Monthly 1/6
Changing Fire Study to Into the Dark because I'm just not in the mood to read Snyder right now.

1. Starts With M:Mark of the Demon by Diana Rowland
2. May Birthday:Into the Dark by Gena Showalter(Lili)
5. 5 Word Title:Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper or The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan
6. 1000 Rating:If I Stay by Gayle Forman
7. Professional:Redemption Alley by Lilith Saintcrow(Supernatural Cop) **** 5/4/10
10. Reader's Choice:Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ]

RRRC May Monthly Challenge
4/10

1. "M" TITLE: 'May There be a Road' novella from collection of short stories, May There Be a Road by Louis L'Amour 5/1/10
2. BIRTHDAY: Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris 5/8/10 (My own!)
3. GEORGRAPHY - WASHINGTON: Hannah's List by Debbie Macomber
4. DEAD AUTHOR: Last Words by George Carlin
5. 5 WORD TITLE: Bite Me If You Can by Lynsay Sands (Argeneau #5)
6. 1000 RATINGS: Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares (10,994 ratings)
7.PROFESSIONAL (Education/Nursing/Law or Military): Aunt Dimity's Death by Nancy Atherton (Law)
8. FUTURE/SCI-FI ROMANCE: Lust in Space by Kathleen Scott 5/4/10
9. BANNED BOOK: Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson (Newberry Award Winner) 5/6/10
10. READER'S CHOICE: Battle Royale by Koushun Takami

[Mel W]

UPDATE - May 8

87 readers have signed up to participate in this month's challenge:

Alathea - 6 books read
Amanda (AmandaG3)
Angelique - 1 book read
Angie
Archer (out of 3)
Ashley
Awesomevegan
Barb (out of 3)
Barbara - 1 book read
Beth (MN) - 2 books read
Bianca (cykia) (out of 5)
BJ Rose
Briansgirl - 4 books read
Carla (out of 5)
Carolyn F
Caz
Charlotte (Buried in Books) (out of 5)
Christine (cdunbar) - 4 books read
Debbie - 2 books read
Delicious Dee
Dina (out of 3) - 3 books read
Donna - 2 books read
Erin B - 2 books read
FlibBityFLooB - 3 books read
Gaijinmama
Hope (out of 5)
Jackie
Janelle
Jeanine
Jennefer
Julie (Mom2lnb) - 1 book read
Junnglemum
Kasia
Katherine
Kelley - 1 book read
Kenjii (out of 3) - 2 books read
Kesha (out of 3) - 1 book read
Kristi (Passion for the Page) - 2 books read
LethalLovely (out of 6) - 1 book read
Lili - 4 books read
Lindy-Lane
Lizz
Lotte_ladybird - 8 books read
Lucy (lulureads) (out of 5)
Lynne - 3 books read
Mel W - 3 books read
Michelle (meesh_ox) - 1 book read
Michelle (shelli_m)
Michelle R
N.L. - 7 books read
Nicole (nicolerene) (out of 3)
Nikki - 1 book read
Nita (out of 8) - 2 books read
Penney - 3 books read
Photojim - 2 books read
Pollyanna
Purple - 1 book read
Sagi (out of 3)
Sallie - 1 book read
Samantha (out of 5)
Sandra - 4 books read
Sandy (sandyc88)
Sara
Sarah (out of 3)
Shannon (shannonleighd) (out of 8)
Sharon O
Shazzy - 4 books read
Sue (KnitWitSL) (out of 5)
Thenia - 3 books read
Tina
Tonya (TonyaT) - 2 books read
Valorie - 3 books read
Vanessa
Yz

13 new readers have signed up since the last update:

Ann aka Iftcan - 3 books read
Ashley (ashleylaura87) (out of 5)
Chelle - 2 books read
colleen (colleenFL) - 7 books read
Diane (deebotte) - 2 books read
Erin - 2 books read
Jody (out of 3)
Kim L - 1 book read
Lady Grey
Laura Lulu - 1 book read
Penny (out of 3 or 5) - 2 books read
Stephanie P - 1 book read
Toni

Welcome!

You can sign up any time throughout the month.

Total books read so far this month = 111

Please note: For ease of tracking, could you please RE-POST your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the book's title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best.

Next update will be May 14.

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

A big welcome to our first time challengers and good luck to everyone!

[colleen]

RRRC May 2010 Challenge

9/10 read

1. May: Read a book which title starts with "M."
The Midwife's Little Miracle by Fiona McArthur 5/7/10

2. Birthday: Read a book from a May B-day celebrant. (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2162...)
Lover Mine by J. R. Ward 5/2/10 (Shazzy)

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Washington (State).

4. Memorial Day: Read book whose author is now deceased.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie 5/8/10

5. Cinco De Mayo: Read a book whose title has 5 words.
To Tame a Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning 5/4/10

6. RRRC 1,000 Members Milestone: Read a book that has over a 1,000 ratings in GoodReads.
The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter 5/6/10

7. Professional Potpourri: May seems to have a celebration for every profession (Teacher's Day, Nurses' Day, Law Day, Armed Forces Day). Read a book where one of the main character works in any of these fields (education, nursing, law or military).
A Soldier's Secret by Raeanne Thayne 5/8/10

8. Romance Genre: Read a futuristic or sci-fi romance.
Interlude in Death by J. D. Robb 5/6/10

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Inspired by Photojim's phrase, You "May" Not Read, Read a banned book from this list.
(http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/ba...)
Grendel by John Gardner 5/6/10

10. Reader's Choice
Kiss Of Death by Rachel Caine 5/2/10

[Charlotte (Buried in Books)]

RRR May '10 Challenge

1/3 - Got off to a slow start, so I'm gonna drop from 5 to 3

May I read? - Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder
Set in Washington State - Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead - Set in Seattle - Finished 8th May
I read dead people - The Witches of Eastwick by John Updike
5 little words - Size 12 Is Not Fat by Meg Cabot
Because I wanna - Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison



Read

[BJ Rose]

May
4/10 completed

1. Starts with M: Moonlight Road by Robyn Carr
2. May BD: Barbara: The Lion's Lady by Julie Garwood May 8 (4*)
3. Geography: Washington state: On Mystic Lake by Kristin Hannah *set in Washington* OR Sizzle and Burn by Jayne Ann Krentz *author lives in WA*
4. Memorial Day: Deceased Author: Georgette Heyer: Charity Girl
5. Cinco de Mayo: 5-word title: Don't Bargain with the Devil by Sabrina Jeffries May 5 (3*)
6. Book w/more than 1000 ratings: The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong (4,776) May 4 (4*)
7. Professional Potpourri: Military: The Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockman OR Out of the Shadows by Kay Hooper
8. Romance Genre: Futuristic: Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb
9. Of Lists & Shelves: Banned Book: My Brother Sam Is Dead by James Collier OR Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
10. Reader's Choice: Never Less Than A Lady by Mary Jo Putney May 2 (4*)

[Barbara ★]

5/8 UPDATE

1. May: Mackay, Allie - Some Like it Kilted
2. Birthday: (Tosca) Atlantis Unleashed by Alyssa Day 5/4
3. Geography: Silver Borne (Mercedes Thompson, #5) by Patricia Briggs
4. Memorial Day: Pirate Latitudes by Michael Crichton
5. Cinco De Mayo: Bad Boys With Expensive Toys by Nancy Warren etal
6. RRRC 1,000 Members Milestone: Skin Trade by Laurell K. Hamilton (2739 ratings)
7. Professional Potpourri: Pride Mates by Jennifer Ashley 5/1
8. Romance Genre: Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh
9. Of Lists and Shelves: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
10. Reader's Choice: Me and My Shadow by Katie MacAlister


READ:
TO READ:

[Kelley]

Completed 2/10

1. May: Read a book which title starts with "M."

2. Birthday: Read a book from a May B-day celebrant. (Nichole)
Her Fearful Symmetry: A Novel (currently reading)


3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Washington (State).

4. Memorial Day: Read book whose author is now deceased.

5. Cinco De Mayo: Read a book whose title has 5 words.
The Kidnapping of Kenzie Thorn (currently reading)


6. RRRC 1,000 Members Milestone: Read a book that has over a 1,000 ratings in GoodReads.

7. Professional Potpourri: May seems to have a celebration for every profession (Teacher's Day, Nurses' Day, Law Day, Armed Forces Day). Read a book where one of the main character works in any of these fields (education, nursing, law or military).
Fractured (finished 5/7/10)


8. Romance Genre: Read a futuristic or sci-fi romance.

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Inspired by Photojim's phrase, You "May" Not Read, Read a banned book from this list.
(http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/ba...)

10. Reader's Choice
Scent of Murder (finished 5/2/10)


Challenge Duration: May 1 - May 31, 2010

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

[Claudia]

I am definitely in on this challenge... This seems like a great challenge.

[Tonya]

May 2010

3 of 10 Completed

1. May: Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas 5/2/10 ★★★★
2. Birthday (Penney): WHITNEY MY LOVE by Judith McNaught CURRENTLY READING
3. Geography: Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas 5/8/10 ★★★★
4. Memorial Day: The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
5. Cinco De Mayo: The Ground She Walks Upon by Meagan McKinney
6. RRRC 1000 Members Milestone: Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas 5/5/10 ★★★★
7. Professional Potpourri: Shadow Game by Christine Feehan
8. Romance Genre: Warrior's Woman by Johanna Lindsey
9. Of Lists and Shelves: The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
10. Reader's Choice: Lover Mine by J.R. Ward

[Diane ~Firefly~]

RRRC May Monthly Challenge
update




1. Starts with M - Magician's Gambit by David Eddings
2. May B-day celebrant's shelves (Sandra) - Dark Challenge by Christine Feehan - 5/7/10
3. Washington - Spellbound in Seattle by Garthia Anderson
4. Author is deceased - A Pawn of Prophecy by David Eddings
5. Title has 5 words - Confessions of a Werewolf Supermodel by Ronda Thompson - 5/3/10
6. Books with over 1k reviews in GR - The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan - 5/4/10
7. Main character is teacher, nurse, law enforcement or military (sheriff) - Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts - 5/1/10
8. Futuristic or sci-fi romance - Kindred in Death by J. D. Robb
9. A banned book - Forever by Judy Blume
10. Reader's choice - Dark Lover by J. R. Ward



(titles are subject to change)

[Nita]

4/8 done


1. May - Mind Game 5/9 ****
2. Birthday (Nichole) - Grimspace
3. Geography (Author lives in Washington) - Love in the Time of Dragons
5. Cinco de Mayo - Lord of the Changing Winds
6. RRRC 1,000 Members Milestone - Crocodile on the Sandbank 5/6 ****
7. Professional Potpourri (law) - Mind Games
8. Futuristic Romance - Beyond the Night 5/3 ****
10. Reader's Choice - Atlantis Unleashed 5/3 ****

[image error]

[FlibBityFLooB]

4/10. Men in Kilts had me grinning throughout reading it. :)

1. Starts with M: Men in Kilts by Katie MacAlister - 5/9/10, ★★★★★
2. Birthday (Shazzy): Lover Unbound by JR Ward (re-read) - 5/5/10, ★★★
3 Washington State: Love in the Time of Dragons by Katie MacAlister
4. Dead Author: Devil's Cub by Georgette Heyer
5. 5 Word Title: Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison
6. >1000 ratings: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
7. law character: Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James - 5/6/10, ★★★
8. futuristic: Glory in Death by JD Robb
9. banned book: Blood and Chocolate by Anette Klause
10. reader’s pick: Lover Enshrined by JR Ward (re-read) - 5/6/10, ★★★

[colleen]

RRRC May 2010 Challenge

Completed! 10/10 read

1. May: Read a book which title starts with "M."
The Midwife's Little Miracle by Fiona McArthur 5/7/10 ★★★

2. Birthday: Read a book from a May B-day celebrant. (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2162...)
Lover Mine by J. R. Ward 5/2/10 (Shazzy) ★★★★

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Washington (State).
Stormy Challenge by Jayne Ann Krentz 5/9/10 ★

4. Memorial Day: Read book whose author is now deceased.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie 5/8/10 ★★★★

5. Cinco De Mayo: Read a book whose title has 5 words.
To Tame a Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning 5/4/10 ★★★★

6. RRRC 1,000 Members Milestone: Read a book that has over a 1,000 ratings in GoodReads.
The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter 5/6/10 ★★★★

7. Professional Potpourri: May seems to have a celebration for every profession (Teacher's Day, Nurses' Day, Law Day, Armed Forces Day). Read a book where one of the main character works in any of these fields (education, nursing, law or military).
A Soldier's Secret by Raeanne Thayne 5/8/10 ★★★

8. Romance Genre: Read a futuristic or sci-fi romance.
Interlude in Death by J. D. Robb 5/6/10 ★★★★

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Inspired by Photojim's phrase, You "May" Not Read, Read a banned book from this list.
(http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/ba...)
Grendel by John Gardner 5/6/10 ★★

10. Reader's Choice
Kiss Of Death by Rachel Caine 5/2/10 ★★★★

[Mojca]

Congrats, colleen.

P.S. I'm glad I'm not the first this month. ;)

[Sandra]

Hooray, Colleen!

Shame Stormy Challenge is so dated now.

[Lotte_ladybird]

1. May: Read a book which title starts with "M."
Midnight Alley - Rachel Caine finished May 2

2. Birthday: Read a book from a May B-day celebrant.
Hard and Fast - Erin McCarthy (Southpaw285)finished May 2

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Washington (State).
Sweet Talk - Susan Mallery finished May 4

4. Memorial Day: Read book whose author is now deceased.
[Much Ado About Nothing:] - Shakespeare finished May 7

5. Cinco De Mayo: Read a book whose title has 5 words.
The Rocky Road to Romance - Janet Evanovich finished May 2

6. RRRC 1,000 Members Milestone: Read a book that has over a 1,000 ratings in GoodReads.
Masquerade - Melissa De La Cruz
finished May 1

7. Professional Potpourri
Jar City - Arnaldur Indriadson
finished May 5

8. Romance Genre: Read a futuristic or sci-fi romance.
Glory in Death - JD Robb
finished May 7


9. Of Lists and Shelves: Read a banned book..
The Kite Runner - Khaled Hosseini

10. Reader's Choice
The Postcard Killers - James Patterson and Liza Marklund
finished May 9

[Thenia]

01: Mansfield Park by Jane Austen (06/05)

02: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde (from Gaijinmama's list - thank you!)

03: Storm Born by Richelle Mead (08/05)

04: Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte

05: How Not to Be Popular by Jennifer Ziegler

06: Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery

07: Dear John by Nicholas Sparks

08: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh (09/05)/or: Naked in Death by J.D. Robb

09: Forever by Judy Blume (07/05)

10: Burned by P.C. Cast (01/05)

[colleen]

Thanks, Alathea & Sandra! Happy reading!

[TinaNoir]

2/10

1. Starts with M: Magic Bleeds By Ilona Andrews or The Man from Shenandoah
2. May Birthday: Kushiel's Dart By Jacqueline Carey (Melody)
3. Geography Silver Borne (Mercedes Thompson, #5) by Patricia Briggs
4. Memorial Day - Duplicate Death By Georgette Heyer Done 5-6-10
5. Cinco De Mayo: Sex, Lies, and Online Dating by Rachel Gibson
6. 1,000 Ratings - Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts Done 5-8-10
7. Professional: What the Librarian Did by Karina Bliss
8. SF-Romance: Grimspace by Anne Aguirre
9. Banned Books: ??
10. Reader's Choice: Changeless

or

[Angie]

May: My Wicked Enemy - Carolyn Jewel
Birthday: Branded By Fire - Nalini Singh (Nichole) - May 5
Geography: Sex, Lies and Vampires - Katie MacAlister
Memorial Day: The Dark One - Ronda Thompson - May 7
Cinco De Mayo: Happy Hour At Casa Dracula - Marta Acosta - May 8
1,000 Milestone: Ashes of Midnight - Lara Adrian
Professional Potpurri: Night Life - Caitlin Kittredge
Romance: Born of Ice - Sherrilyn Kenyon
Shelves: And Tango Makes Three - Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell - May 7
Choice: Breath of Magic - Teresa Mederios

[Michelle]

1. M TITLE -
2. MAY B-DAY -
3. GEOGRAPHY -
4. DECEASED AUTHOR -
5. 5 WORD TITLE -
6. 1,000 RATINGS - Black Magic Sanction - Kim Harrison 2/5/10
7. CAREER -
8. FUTURISTIC/SCI-FI ROMANCE -
9. BANNED BOOK -
10. MY CHOICE - Wicked Enchantment - Anya Bast 9/5/10

[image error]

[~Sara~]

3/10 finished.

1. Starts with "M": The Master and Margarita
2. May Birthday - Nichole: Lover Revealed
3. Geography - Washington: Fire Me Up 5/9***
4. Memorial Day: Wuthering Heights
5. Cinco De Mayo: Something Wicked This Way Comes
6. 1,000+ ratings: Slave to Sensation 5/9****
7. Professional Potpourri:(education, nursing, law or military).
8. Futuristic or sci-fi romance: Your Planet or Mine?
9. Banned book: Slaughterhouse-Five
10. Reader's Choice: The Hollow 5/7****

[Kristina Simon]

Read: 3/10

1. May: McKettricks of Texas: Tate by Linda Lael Miller ★★★★☆ 5/5/10

2. Birthday: Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris (Briansgirl) ★★★★★ 5/5/10

3. Geography: 44 Cranberry Point by Debbie Macomber ★★★★★ 5/9/10

4. Memorial Day: Next by Michael Crichton

5. Cinco De Mayo: It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Philips

6. RRRC 1,000 Members Milestone: Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris

7. Professional Potpourri: Mind Game by Christine Feehan

8. Romance Genre: Betrayal in Death by J.D. Robb

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut

10. Reader's Choice: Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts

To Read:


Finished:

[Erin]

Read: 3/10

1. May: Mackenzie's Mission by Linda Howard 5/4

2. Birthday: At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost (Nichole)

3. Geography: Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs

4. Memorial Day: The Torrents of Spring by Earnest Hemingway

5. Cinco De Mayo: King of Sword and Sky by C.L. WIlson

6. RRRC 1,000 Members Milestone: Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost

7. Professional Potpourri: Shadow Game by Christine Feehan 5/8

8. Romance Genre: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh or Rapture in Death by J.D. Robb

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume 5/5

10. Reader's Choice: Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs



Also Read:

[Purple]

I'm in, as always =)
UpdATE

1.Mr. Perfect by Linda Howard 05.07.2010
2. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon from Gaijinmama's bookshelves
3. Playing with Fire by Katie Macalister 05.12.2010
4. -
5. The Angel Experiment (Maximum Ride #1) 05.09
6. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins 05.22
7. Shadow Game by Christine Feehan 05.18
8. -
9. Angus, Thongs, and full frontal snogging by Louise Rennison 05.13.2010
10. School's Out forever (Maximum Ride #2) 05.23

[Kelley]

Completed 3/10

1. May: Read a book which title starts with "M."

2. Birthday: Read a book from a May B-day celebrant. (Nichole)
Her Fearful Symmetry: A Novel (currently reading)


3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Washington (State).

4. Memorial Day: Read book whose author is now deceased.

5. Cinco De Mayo: Read a book whose title has 5 words.
The Kidnapping of Kenzie Thorn (finished 5/9/10)


6. RRRC 1,000 Members Milestone: Read a book that has over a 1,000 ratings in GoodReads.

7. Professional Potpourri: May seems to have a celebration for every profession (Teacher's Day, Nurses' Day, Law Day, Armed Forces Day). Read a book where one of the main character works in any of these fields (education, nursing, law or military).
Fractured (finished 5/7/10)


8. Romance Genre: Read a futuristic or sci-fi romance.

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Inspired by Photojim's phrase, You "May" Not Read, Read a banned book from this list.
(http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/ba...)

10. Reader's Choice
Scent of Murder (finished 5/2/10)


Challenge Duration: May 1 - May 31, 2010

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

[Sheila]

OK, I just joined the group but I am not afraid of a challenge. I'll go for all 10 books. After all what is a challenge without it being a challenge? Right?

1. Starts with M: Moonlight Falls by Vincent Zandri Done May 8 ★★★★☆
2. Birthday: Since today is Shazzy's birthday (Happy Birthday Shazzy!) I chose An Ice Cold Grave by Charlaine Harris Done May 2 ★★★☆☆
3. Washington State: Injustice for All by J.A. Jance Done May 20 ★★★★☆
4. Memorial Day: Blue Screen by Robert B. Parker Done May 13 ★★★★☆
5. Cinco de Mayo: Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella Done May 14 ★★★☆☆
6. Over 1000 Ratings: Undead and Unwelcome by MaryJanice Davidson Done May 5 ★★★★☆
7. Professional Potpourri: Presumed Innocent by Scott Turow Done May 10 ★★★★☆
8. Futuristic Romance: Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb Done May 15 ★★★★☆
9. Banned Books: The Giver by Lois Lowry Done May 13 ★★★★☆
10. My Choice: This Time Together: Laughter and Reflections by [author:Carol Burnett|351613 Done May 12 ★★★★☆

Completed 10/10 tasks - May 20, 2010

[TinaNoir]

3/10

1. Starts with M: Magic Bleeds By Ilona Andrews or The Man from Shenandoah
2. May Birthday: Kushiel's Dart By Jacqueline Carey (Melody)
3. Geography Silver Borne (Mercedes Thompson, #5) by Patricia Briggs
4. Memorial Day - Duplicate Death By Georgette Heyer Done 5-6-10
5. Cinco De Mayo: Sex, Lies, and Online Dating by Rachel Gibson Done 5-9-10
6. 1,000 Ratings - Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts Done 5-8-10
7. Professional: What the Librarian Did by Karina Bliss
8. SF-Romance: Grimspace by Anne Aguirre
9. Banned Books: ??
10. Reader's Choice: Changeless

or

[BJ Rose]

May
6/10 completed

1. Starts with M: Moonlight Road by Robyn Carr
2. May BD: Barbara: The Lion's Lady by Julie Garwood May 8 (4*)
3. Geograpy: Washington state: Sizzle and Burn by Jayne Ann Krentz *author lives in WA* May 10 (4.5*)
4. Memorial Day: Deceased Author: Jerome K. Jerome: Three Men in a Boat May 9 (3.5*)
5. Cinco de Mayo: 5-word title: Don't Bargain with the Devil by Sabrina Jeffries May 5 (3*)
6. Book w/more than 1000 ratings: The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong (4,776) May 4 (4*)
7. Professional Potpourri: Military: The Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockman OR Out of the Shadows by Kay Hooper
8. Romance Genre: Futuristic: Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb
9. Of Lists & Shelves: Banned Book: My Brother Sam Is Dead by James Collier OR Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
10. Reader's Choice: Never Less Than A Lady by Mary Jo Putney May 2 (4*)

[Desperado]

RRRC May 2010 Monthly 2/6
Changing Fire Study to Into the Dark because I'm just not in the mood to read Snyder right now.

1. Starts With M:Mark of the Demon by Diana Rowland
2. May Birthday:Into the Dark by Gena Showalter(Lili)
5. 5 Word Title:Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper
6. 1000 Rating:If I Stay by Gayle Forman *** 5/10/10
7. Professional:Redemption Alley by Lilith Saintcrow(Supernatural Cop) **** 5/4/10
10. Reader's Choice:Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh

[Kelley]

Completed 4/10

1. May: Read a book which title starts with "M."

2. Birthday: Read a book from a May B-day celebrant. (Nichole)
Her Fearful Symmetry: A Novel (finished 5/10/10)


3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Washington (State).

4. Memorial Day: Read book whose author is now deceased.

5. Cinco De Mayo: Read a book whose title has 5 words.
The Kidnapping of Kenzie Thorn (finished 5/9/10)


6. RRRC 1,000 Members Milestone: Read a book that has over a 1,000 ratings in GoodReads. - Wow I actually found one that I just happened to be reading currently. Go figure. LOL
Testimony: A Novel (currently reading)


7. Professional Potpourri: May seems to have a celebration for every profession (Teacher's Day, Nurses' Day, Law Day, Armed Forces Day). Read a book where one of the main character works in any of these fields (education, nursing, law or military).
Fractured (finished 5/7/10)


8. Romance Genre: Read a futuristic or sci-fi romance.

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Inspired by Photojim's phrase, You "May" Not Read, Read a banned book from this list.
(http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/ba...)

10. Reader's Choice
Scent of Murder (finished 5/2/10)


Challenge Duration: May 1 - May 31, 2010

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

[Debbie]

Monthly Challenge:
Duration: May 1 - May 31, 2010
* 4 / 10 Read: (meaning)

1. May:
2. Birthday: (Amanda's TBR) - Royal's Bride - (5/2) ★★★★☆
3. Geography: (Washington State)
4. Memorial Day: (deceased author)
5. Cinco De Mayo: Girl Who Chased the Moon - (5/4) ★★★★★
6. RRRC 1,000 Members: Undead and Unwed - (5/10) ★★★☆☆
7. Professional Potpourri: (education, nursing, law or military)
8. Romance Genre: (future/sci-fi)
9. Of Lists and Shelves: (Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret)
10. Reader's Choice: The Turning - (5/7) ★★★☆☆

[Jane(Janelba)]

May Challenge - 6/10 books read

01 May Title : Magic Kingdom for Sale--Sold - Terry Brooks - 09 May 2010
02 BDay (Briansgirl): All Together Dead - Charlaine Harris -
03 Geography: A Good Yarn - Debbie Macomber - 08 May 2010
04 Memorial Day: Dream Girl - Robert B. Parker - 09 May 2010
05 Cinco de Mayo : The Shop on Blossom Street - Debbie Macomber - 04 May 2010
06 RRRC 1,000 Members Milestone: Drop Shot - Harlan Coben -
07 Professional Potpurri: Aunt Dimity's Death (Law) - Nancy Atherton -
08 Romance Genre: Immortal in Death - J.D. Robb - 10 May 2010
09 Of lists and shelves: Brave New World - Aldous Huxley - Currently Reading
10 Reader's Choice: The Welcoming - Nora Roberts - 02 May 2010