2010 May Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

[Mel W]

Congrats, Alathea :)

[Michelle]

1. M TITLE -
2. MAY B-DAY (Kate) - Vampire, Interrupted - Lynsay Sands 13/5/10
3. GEOGRAPHY - Luscious Craving - Cameron Dean 11/5/10
4. DECEASED AUTHOR -
5. 5 WORD TITLE -
6. 1,000 RATINGS - Black Magic Sanction - Kim Harrison 2/5/10
7. CAREER - Pride Mates - Jennifer Ashley 12/5/10
8. FUTURISTIC/SCI-FI ROMANCE -
9. BANNED BOOK -
10. MY CHOICE - Wicked Enchantment - Anya Bast 9/5/10

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Michelle (shelli_m)

Congratulations to all those who have finished :)

[Michelle B]

1. Starts with M: Moonstruck Madness by Laurie McBain

2. B-day celebrant: The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory (Joanne's list)

3. Geo/Washington: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs

4. Memorial: My Antonia by Willa Cather

5. 5 word title: The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski

6. 1,000+ ratings: Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell

7. Professional theme: The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon

8. Futuristic/sci-fi romance: Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon

9. Banned book from list: Forever by Judy Blume

10. Reader's Choice: Covet by J.R. Ward

[Michelle]

1. M TITLE -
2. MAY B-DAY (Kate) - Vampire, Interrupted - Lynsay Sands 13/5/10
3. GEOGRAPHY - Luscious Craving - Cameron Dean 11/5/10
4. DECEASED AUTHOR -
5. 5 WORD TITLE -
6. 1,000 RATINGS - Black Magic Sanction - Kim Harrison 2/5/10
7. CAREER - Pride Mates - Jennifer Ashley 12/5/10
8. FUTURISTIC/SCI-FI ROMANCE - Holiday in Death - JD Robb 14/5/10
9. BANNED BOOK -
10. MY CHOICE - Wicked Enchantment - Anya Bast 9/5/10

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Michelle (shelli_m)

[Samantha]

2/5 Only in for 5 this month.

1. May: Read a book which title starts with "M." Midnight's Master by Cynthia Eden

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Washington (State). Sizzling by Susan Mallery (character/setting from Washington State) completed 5/10

4. Memorial Day: Read book whose author is now deceased. Stormfire by Christine Monson

8. Romance Genre: Read a futuristic or sci-fi romance. Born of Fire (The League, #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon 5/13/10

10. Reader's Choice-Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy

[TinaNoir]

6/10

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 Done 5-13-10
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 Done 5-11-10
8. SF-Romance: Grimspace by Anne Aguirre
9. Banned Books: ??
10. Reader's Choice:Love at First Flight Done 5-12-10

or

[Penney]

06/10 Completed

1. Starts with M: My Fair Mistress: A Novel
2. Happy Birthday to Me: Jacob 05/14
3. Washington State (author): Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas 05/04
4. Memorial Day: The Wolf and the Dove, by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss 05/05
5. Cinco De Mayo: The Lord and the Scorpion
6. Over 1000 Ratings: Bitten
7. Professional Potpourri: Wild Card 05/11
8. Futuristic Romance: Judgment in Death 05/02
9. Of Lists & Shelves-Banned Book:Blood and Chocolate
10. My Choice: Lover Mine 05/10

[FlibBityFLooB]

7/10. Don't think that the In Death series is really my sort of series, so I don't think I will be continuing.

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 - 5/12/10, ★★★★
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 - 5/14/10, ★★★
8. futuristic: Glory in Death by JD Robb - 5/6/10, ★★★
9. banned book: Blood and Chocolate by Anette Klause - 5/10/10, ★★
10. reader’s pick: Lover Enshrined by JR Ward (re-read) - 5/6/10, ★★★

[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 - May 9
Professional Potpurri: Night Life - Caitlin Kittredge - May 11
Romance: Born of Ice - Sherrilyn Kenyon
Shelves: And Tango Makes Three - Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell - May 7
Choice: Breath of Magic - Teresa Mederios - May 12

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

6/10 done. Yeah, it looks like I'll get done in time.

1. Mmmm Mmmm good, Mmmm Mmmm good, that's why May's books are Mmmm Mmmm good - Maternity Bride actually turned out to be a decent read. Maybe anything would look good after Unearthed. But this was not as bad as it looked. (5/13)

2. Did you know it's Kenjii's birthday this month? Quick let me look on her shelf and see what I want to read! -

3. Ah yes, the Evergreen state. A state with the steelhead trout as the state fish can't be all bad. - Bending the Rules (5/2) takes place in Seattle.

4. They wrote the book and now they're dead? And you want me to read this? Don't you think there might be some sort of cause and effect in place there that I don't want to mess with?

5. Cinco palabras por favor. Dicho y hecho. or How the hell did I graduate college with a minor in Spanish without actually being able to say anything but five words? -

6. I'm going to be the first to rate this book! What do you mean there are already 1500 ratings? I guess it's time I got with the program. - Shadow Game by Christine Feehan (5/6)

7. You want the truth? You can't handle the truth! (If I can't handle a military lawyer, how about a sweet 'dancer' who is trying to put herself through nursing school? Or maybe a naughty kindergarten teacher?) - The Spellmans Strike Again nearly half the characters are lawyers (5/10)

8. Today is yesterday's tomorrow. Tomorrow is next week's past. I keep waiting for the future to come with all the cool things I learned about as a kid. I want my flying car and I want it now! - Unearthed (5/12)

9. Rules are meant for people with no imagination. I refute your authority! I will read what I want.

10. We always have a choice. When someone says they 'had to' do whatever, that is bullshit. There is always a choice. I understand that the secret to a happy life is regretting as few of those choices as possible. - Pleasure Unbound -Thanks for the suggestion! (5/15)

[Penney]

07/10 Completed

1. Starts with M: My Fair Mistress: A Novel
2. Happy Birthday to Me: Jacob 05/14
3. Washington State (author): Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas 05/04
4. Memorial Day: The Wolf and the Dove, by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss 05/05
5. Cinco De Mayo: The Lord and the Scorpion
6. Over 1000 Ratings: Bitten 05/15
7. Professional Potpourri: Wild Card 05/11
8. Futuristic Romance: Judgment in Death 05/02
9. Of Lists & Shelves-Banned Book:Blood and Chocolate
10. My Choice: Lover Mine 05/10

[BJ Rose]

May
7/10 completed

1. Starts with M: Moonlight Road by Robyn Carr May 15 (3*)
2. May BD: Barbara: The Lion's Lady by Julie Garwood May 8 (4*)
3. Geography: 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: Sheriff & FBI: 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*)

[Chelle]

Update: 3/10 on 05/14/10

1. "M" for May: Kiss of Midnight (Midnight Breed #1) by Lara Adrian (I had to swap since I got my dang books mixed up again! Arghh!)
2. May Birthday (Keyona): The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong
3. Geography (WA): Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
4. Memorial Author: Never Cross a Vampire by Stuart M. Kaminsky
5. Cinco De Mayo: To Tame a Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning
6. RRRC 1,000 Members Milestone: Dark Prince by Christine Feehan
7. Professional (combat nurse): Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
8. Sci-Fi Romance Genre: Savor Me Slowly by Gena Showalter
9. Of Lists and Shelves: The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
10. Reader's Choice: The Scot, the Witch and the Wardrobe by Annette Blair

[Shannon]

1 DOWN, 7 TO GO!

1. Starts with M: Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews
2. May Birthday: Touch the Dark by Karen Chance - Nichole's Shelf
3. Washington: Blood Promise by Richelle Mead
4. Deceased Author: Skip
5. 5-Word Title: Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole
6. 1,000 Ratings: Midnight Alley by Rachel Caine - 5/15 - ★ ★ - my review
7. Professional Potpourri (Nurse): Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward
8. Futuristic Romance: Embrace the Night Eternal by Joss Ware
9. Banned Book: Skip
10. Reader's Choice: Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris

READ


TO READ

[Mel W]

Melissa (So Cal Gal), you've listed Envy by Sandra Brown as your choice for the Cinco de Mayo category. Sorry, but it needs to be a book whose title has 5 words :)

[Mel W]

UPDATE - May 15


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

Alathea - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Amanda (AmandaG3)
Angelique - 2 books read
Angie - 7 books read
Ann aka Iftcan - 4 books read
Archer (out of 3)
Ashley
Ashley (ashleylaura87) (out of 5)
Awesomevegan
Barb (out of 3) - 2 books read
Barbara (out of 8) - 5 books read
Beth (MN) - 4 books read
Bianca (cykia) (out of 5)
BJ Rose - 7 books read
Briansgirl - 4 books read
Carla (out of 5)
Carolyn F
Caz
Charlotte (Buried in Books) (out of 3) - 1 book read
Chelle - 3 books read
Christine (cdunbar) - 8 books read
colleen (colleenFL) - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Debbie - 4 books read
Delicious Dee - 7 books read
Diane (deebotte) - 4 books read
Dina (out of 3) - 3 books read
Donna - 3 books read
Erin - 4 books read
Erin B - 6 books read
FlibBityFLooB - 7 books read
Gaijinmama
Hope (out of 5)
Jackie
Janelle
Jeanine
Jennefer
Jody (out of 3)
Julie (Mom2lnb) - 2 books read
Junnglemum
Kasia
Katherine
Kelley - 4 books read
Kenjii (out of 3) - 3 books read - Done!
Kesha (out of 3) - 3 books read - Done!
Kim L - 1 book read
Kristi (Passion for the Page) - 4 books read
Lady Grey
Laura Lulu - 1 book read
LethalLovely (out of 6) - 2 books read
Lili - 6 books read
Lindy-Lane
Lizz - 1 book read
Lotte_ladybird - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Lucy (lulureads) (out of 5)
Lynne - 3 books read
Mel W - 5 books read
Michelle (meesh_ox) - 4 books read
Michelle (shelli_m) - 6 books read
Michelle R - 1 book read
N.L. - 7 books read
Nicole (nicolerene) (out of 3) - 1 book read
Nikki - 2 books read
Nita (out of 8) - 6 books read
Penney - 7 books read
Penny (out of 5) - 4 books read
Photojim - 6 books read
Pollyanna (out of 8) - 2 books read
Purple - 4 books read
Sagi (out of 3)
Sallie - 3 books read
Samantha (out of 5) - 2 books read
Sandra - 5 books read
Sandy (sandyc88)
Sara - 4 books read
Sarah (out of 3)
Shannon (shannonleighd) (out of 8) - 1 book read
Sharon O - 1 book read
Shazzy - 8 books read
Stephanie P - 2 books read
Sue (KnitWitSL) (out of 5) - 1 book read
Thenia - 6 books read
Tina - 6 books read
Toni
Tonya (TonyaT) - 3 books read
Valorie - 7 books read
Vanessa
Yz

7 new readers have signed up since the last update:

Amanda (amandine) - 7 books (out of 7) read - Done!
Jane (Janelba) - 6 books read
m.allen - 3 books read
Melissa (So Cal Gal) - 5 books read
Sheila - 8 books read
Tosca
Xeni (out of 5) - 3 books read

Welcome!

You can sign up any time throughout the month.

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

Total books read so far this month = 281

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 21.

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

Happy reading!

[Desperado]

RRRC May 2010 Monthly 3/6
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 ***** 5/15/10

[FlibBityFLooB]

8/10. Still enjoying my Georgette Heyer personal challenge. Nice to fit one of her books into the Monthly challenge :)

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 - 5/12/10, ★★★★
4. Dead Author: Devil's Cub by Georgette Heyer - 5/16/10, ★★★★★
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 - 5/14/10, ★★★
8. futuristic: Glory in Death by JD Robb - 5/6/10, ★★★
9. banned book: Blood and Chocolate by Anette Klause - 5/10/10, ★★
10. reader’s pick: Lover Enshrined by JR Ward (re-read) - 5/6/10, ★★★

[Lynne]

MAY

6 of 10 Complete!

1. Starts with “M”: Men of the Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong – 5/3 *****
2. May Birthday: Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts (Thanks Southpaw285!)
3. Washington: It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas – 5/15 ****
4. Memorial Read: The Untamed One by Ronda Thompson
5. 5 Word Title: An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn
6. 1,000 Ratings: Heart of the Sea by Nora Roberts – 5/13 ****
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 – 5/8 ***1/2
10. Reader's Choice The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong – 5/7 ****1/2

To Read:


Completed:

[Barbara ★]

5/15 UPDATE

1. May: Mackay, Allie - Some Like it Kilted 5/15
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 5/15
5. Cinco De Mayo: Bad Boys With Expensive Toys by Nancy Warren etal 5/15
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 5/15

READ:
TO READ:

[Samantha]

3/5 Only in for 5 this month.

1. May: Read a book which title starts with "M." Midnight's Master by Cynthia Eden

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Washington (State). Sizzling by Susan Mallery (character/setting from Washington State) completed 5/10

4. Memorial Day: Read book whose author is now deceased. Stormfire by Christine Monson

8. Romance Genre: Read a futuristic or sci-fi romance. Born of Fire (The League, #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon 5/13/10

10. Reader's Choice-Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

7/10 done. Two and a half books left to do. Maybe only one and a half. I haven't really looked at the birthday books and compared them to what I've already read besides challenge books this month.

1. Mmmm Mmmm good, Mmmm Mmmm good, that's why May's books are Mmmm Mmmm good - Maternity Bride actually turned out to be a decent read. Maybe anything would look good after Unearthed. But this was not as bad as it looked. (5/13)

2. Did you know it's Kenjii's birthday this month? Quick let me look on her shelf and see what I want to read! -

3. Ah yes, the Evergreen state. A state with the steelhead trout as the state fish can't be all bad. - Bending the Rules (5/2) takes place in Seattle.

4. They wrote the book and now they're dead? And you want me to read this? Don't you think there might be some sort of cause and effect in place there that I don't want to mess with?

5. Cinco palabras por favor. Dicho y hecho. or How the hell did I graduate college with a minor in Spanish without actually being able to say anything but five words? - What I Did for Love (5/16) Another enjoyable contemporary romance with humor and heart. Gotta love me some SEP.

6. I'm going to be the first to rate this book! What do you mean there are already 1500 ratings? I guess it's time I got with the program. - Shadow Game by Christine Feehan (5/6)

7. You want the truth? You can't handle the truth! (If I can't handle a military lawyer, how about a sweet 'dancer' who is trying to put herself through nursing school? Or maybe a naughty kindergarten teacher?) - The Spellmans Strike Again nearly half the characters are lawyers (5/10)

8. Today is yesterday's tomorrow. Tomorrow is next week's past. I keep waiting for the future to come with all the cool things I learned about as a kid. I want my flying car and I want it now! - Unearthed (5/12)

9. Rules are meant for people with no imagination. I refute your authority! I will read what I want.

10. We always have a choice. When someone says they 'had to' do whatever, that is bullshit. There is always a choice. I understand that the secret to a happy life is regretting as few of those choices as possible. - Pleasure Unbound -Thanks for the suggestion! (5/15)

[Nikki ♥]

RRMC - May 2010
3/10

1. "M" Title:
2. Birthday:
3. Washington:Stranger in My Arms by Lisa Kleypas 5/12
4. Memorial Day:
5. Cinco de Mayo:
6. 1,000 Member Milestone:
7. Professional Potpourri:
8. Futuristic/Sci-fi: Naked in Death by J.D. Robb 5/16
9. Banned Book:
10. Readers Choice: Lover Mine by J.R. Ward 5/5

[tosca]

It's my birthday today and I have the day off work (I think it should be against the law to work on your birthday ugh). My agenda for today is to go back to bed, read some more and maybe get up. Maybe. Here's an update:

1. May "M": More by Sloan Parker 5 May 2010
2. Birthday: Kenjii's shelf: Duty & Devotion by Tere Michaels 16 May 2010
3. Geography (Washington state): TBD
4. Memorial Day: TBD
5. Cinco De Mayo: I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier by Crystal Rose 7 May 2010 - m/m in (and out of) uniform :)
6. RRRC 1,000 Members Milestone: Things I Want My Daughters to Know by Elizabeth Noble
7. Professional Potpourri: Love & Loyalty by Tere Michaels 17 May 2010
8. Romance Genre futuristic or sci-fi romance: Victorious Star by Morgan Hawke 3 May 2010 - sizzling and not for the faint of heart
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Athletic Shorts: Six Short Stories by Chris Crutcher OR Whale Talk by Chris Crutcher
10. Reader's Choice - Lover Mine by J.R. Ward 10 May 2010 - love the M/M dynamics

[Jane(Janelba)]

May Challenge - 9/10 books read

01 May Title : Magic Kingdom for Sale--Sold - Terry Brooks - 09 May 2010
02 BDay (Briansgirl): All Together Dead - Charlaine Harris - 16 May 2010
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 - 13 May 2010
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 - 16 May 2010
10 Reader's Choice: The Welcoming - Nora Roberts - 02 May 2010

[Diane ~Firefly~]

RRRC May Monthly Challenge
update




1. Starts with M - My Soul to Save by Rachel Vincent - 5/16/10
2. May B-day celebrant's shelves (Sandra) - Dark Challenge by Christine Feehan - 5/7/10
3. Washington - Spellbound in Seattle by Garthia Anderson - 5/13/10
4. Author is deceased - The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin - 5/4/10
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 - 5/15/10



(titles are subject to change)

[Debbie]

Monthly Challenge:
Duration: May 1 - May 31, 2010
* 6 / 10 Read:

1. May:
2. Birthday: (Amanda's TBR) - Royal's Bride - (5/2) ★★★★☆
3. Geography: (Washington State)
4. Memorial Day: Rebecca (5/16) ★★★★★
5. Cinco De Mayo: Girl Who Chased the Moon - (5/4) ★★★★★
6. RRRC 1,000 Members: Undead and Unwed - (5/10) ★★★☆☆
7. Professional Potpourri: Silentheart (5/16) ★★★☆☆
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) ★★★☆☆
and The Scarletti Curse (5/15) ★★★★★


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[Valorie]

8/10 Done

1. May: Mortal Sins by Eileen Wilks 5/8 ****
2. Birthday(Michelle): Burning Alive by Shannon Butcher 5/11 ****
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 5/12 ***
8. Romance: Finders Keepers by Linnea Sinclair 5/7 ***
9. Of Lists & Shelves: Forever by Judy Blume 5/16 ***
10. Reader's Choice: Naked Dragon by Annette Blair 5/14 ****

To Read:


Done:

[Erin]

Read: 7/10

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

2. Birthday: At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost (Nichole) 5/12

3. Geography: Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs

4. Memorial Day: The Torrents of Spring by Earnest Hemingway 5/12

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: After Dark by Jayne Castle 5/17

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 5/10



Also Read:

[Kristina Simon]

Half way through the list and half way through the month. I might make it after all.

Read: 5/10

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 ★★★★☆ 5/16/10

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

6. RRRC 1,000 Members Milestone: Uglies by Scott Westerfield ★★★★☆ 5/13/10

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:

[Nita]

7/8 done


1. May - Mind Game 5/9 ****
2. Birthday (Nichole) - Grimspace 5/12 *****
3. Geography (Author lives in Washington) - Love in the Time of Dragons 5/10 ****
5. Cinco de Mayo - Lord of the Changing Winds 5/16 ****
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 ****

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[Michelle]

2//10

1. Starts with"M":Mirror Mirror by Gregory Maguire

2. B-D celebrant:Angels & Demonsby Dan Brown (Lady Ozma)

3. Geo-Washington:Oxygen: A Novelby Carol Cassella May 11th

4. Memorial: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle

5. 5 word title: Too Good To Be True by Kristan Higgins

6. 1,000+ ratings: Shopaholic Ties the Knot by Sophie Kinsella

7. Law professional: No Surrender by Lindsay McKenna

8. Futuristic/sci-fi romance: Seduced by the Night (Night Slayer Book, #2) by Robin T. Popp

9. "May" not read: The Giver by Lois Lowry

10. Reader's Choice: Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris May 16th

[Lotte_ladybird]

tosca wrote: "It's my birthday today and I have the day off work (I think it should be against the law to work on your birthday ugh). My agenda for today is to go back to bed, read some more and maybe get up. ..."

Happy Birthday Tosca. Sounds like you have the perfect day planned. I hope you had a brilliant day!

[Penney]

08/10 Completed

1. Starts with M: My Fair Mistress: A Novel
2. Happy Birthday to Me: Jacob 05/14
3. Washington State (author): Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas 05/04
4. Memorial Day: The Wolf and the Dove, by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss 05/05
5. Cinco De Mayo: The Lord and the Scorpion 05/17
6. Over 1000 Ratings: Bitten 05/15
7. Professional Potpourri: Wild Card 05/11
8. Futuristic Romance: Judgment in Death 05/02
9. Of Lists & Shelves-Banned Book:Blood and Chocolate
10. My Choice: Lover Mine 05/10

[Janelle]

May Monthly Challenge May 1, 2010-May 31, 2010

1/10 Completed

1. 'M'- Morrigan's Cross by Nora Roberts

2. Bday list- Touch of Darkness by Christina Dodd (from Nichole's list)

3. WA State- Scent of Darkness by Christina Dodd Completed 5/16/10

4. Author Passed- Frederica by Georgette Heyer

5. 5 words- To Tame a Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning

6. 1,000+ ratings- Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts

7. She's a Teacher- Thunder and Roses by Mary Jo Putney

8. Sci-fi-rom- Gabriel's Ghost by Linnea Sinclair

9. Banned- Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson

10. My choice- Into the Shadow by Christina Dodd

[Thenia]

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

02: The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde (from Gaijinmama's list - thank you!) (17/05)

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 (12/05)

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)

[Tonya]

May 2010

4 of 10 Completed

1. May: Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas 5/2/10 ★★★★
2. Birthday (Penney): WHITNEY MY LOVE by Judith McNaught 5/16/10 ★★★★
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 CURRENTLY READING

To read:


Completed:

[Unapologetic_Bookaholic]

Debbie wrote: "Yeah Lotte way to go.
Kenjii, you sure you don't want to do more. Congrats on getting your 3 done :)"

I usually do 3 here b/c I am in other challenge groups. I have added the bonus ;)

[Unapologetic_Bookaholic]

Sandra wrote: "Congrats, Amanda!"

Ditto!

[Shannon]

2 DOWN, 6 TO GO!

1. Starts with M: Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews
2. May Birthday: Touch the Dark by Karen Chance - Nichole's Shelf
3. Washington: Blood Promise by Richelle Mead
4. Deceased Author: Skip
5. 5-Word Title: Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole
6. 1,000 Ratings: Midnight Alley by Rachel Caine - 5/15 - ★ ★ - my review
7. Professional Potpourri (Nurse): Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward
8. Futuristic Romance: Embrace the Night Eternal by Joss Ware
9. Banned Book: Skip
10. Reader's Choice: Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris - 5/17 - ★ ★ ★ - my review

READ


TO READ

[Julianna]

Update 5/17

2. Birthday: Shaken and Stirred by Kathleen O'Reilly (Melody) (5/10)

4. Memorial Day: "At Ease: Stories I Tell to Friends" by Dwight D. Eisenhower (from the Reader's Digest Condensed Books, Summer 1967 anthology) (5/4)

10. Reader's Choice: Trapped by Ronda Gibb Hinrichsen (5/16)

Completed 3/10

[Samantha]

4/5 Only in for 5 this month.

1. May: Read a book which title starts with "M." Midnight's Master by Cynthia Eden

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Washington (State). Sizzling by Susan Mallery (character/setting from Washington State) completed 5/10

4. Memorial Day: Read book whose author is now deceased. Stormfire by Christine Monson

8. Romance Genre: Read a futuristic or sci-fi romance. Born of Fire (The League, #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon 5/13/10

10. Reader's Choice-Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy completed 5/17/10

[Lynne]

MAY

7 of 10 Complete!

1. Starts with “M”: Men of the Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong – 5/3 *****
2. May Birthday: Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts (Thanks Southpaw285!) – 5/17 ****1/2
3. Washington: It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas – 5/15 ****
4. Memorial Read: The Untamed One by Ronda Thompson
5. 5 Word Title: An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn
6. 1,000 Ratings: Heart of the Sea by Nora Roberts – 5/13 ****
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 – 5/8 ***1/2
10. Reader's Choice The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong – 5/7 ****1/2

To Read:


Completed:

[SandyC]

1 of 3 complete


4. Memorial Day: Read book whose author is now deceased. Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh

6. RRRC 1,000 Members Milestone: Read a book that has over a 1,000 ratings in GoodReads. The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown


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...)
The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck FINISHED 5/18/10

Challenge Duration: May 1 - May 31, 2010

[Diane ~Firefly~]

RRRC May Monthly Challenge
Completed!




1. Starts with M - My Soul to Save by Rachel Vincent - 5/16/10
2. May B-day celebrant's shelves (Sandra) - Dark Challenge by Christine Feehan - 5/7/10
3. Washington - Spellbound in Seattle by Garthia Anderson - 5/13/10
4. Author is deceased - The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin - 5/4/10
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 - 5/17/10
9. A banned book - Forever by Judy Blume - 5/18/10
10. Reader's choice - Dark Lover by J. R. Ward - 5/15/10



(titles are subject to change)

[Beth F]

WTG Diane!

[Sandra]

Hooray, Diane (deebotte)!

[Valorie]

9/10 Done

1. May: Mortal Sins by Eileen Wilks 5/8 ****
2. Birthday(Michelle): Burning Alive by Shannon Butcher 5/11 ****
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 5/18 ****
6. 1,000 Members: You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister
7. Professional(Army): They Call Me Death by Missy Jane 5/12 ***
8. Romance: Finders Keepers by Linnea Sinclair 5/7 ***
9. Of Lists & Shelves: Forever by Judy Blume 5/16 ***
10. Reader's Choice: Naked Dragon by Annette Blair 5/14 ****

To Read:


Done:

[Debbie]

Monthly Challenge:
Duration: May 1 - May 31, 2010
* 7 / 10 Read:

1. May: A Man Of Means - (5/18) ★★★★☆
2. Birthday: (Amanda's TBR) - Royal's Bride - (5/2) ★★★★☆
3. Geography: (Washington State)
4. Memorial Day: Rebecca (5/16) ★★★★★
5. Cinco De Mayo: Girl Who Chased the Moon - (5/4) ★★★★★
6. RRRC 1,000 Members: Undead and Unwed - (5/10) ★★★☆☆
7. Professional Potpourri: Silentheart (5/16) ★★★☆☆
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) ★★★☆☆
- The Scarletti Curse (5/15) ★★★★★

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[Claudia]

I am in:
Geography:

1000 Milestone:

May:

Birthday: