2010 May Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

[BJ Rose]

Lili wrote: "There!, 10/10... this was not my best reading month, only a couple of books were great.. I'm looking forward to June's challenge. "

Congrats, Lili!

[Debbie]

Monthly Challenge:
Duration: May 1 - May 31, 2010
* 9 / 10 Read:
1. May: A Man Of Means - (5/18) ★★★★☆
2. Birthday: (Amanda's TBR) - Royal's Bride - (5/2) ★★★★☆
3. Geography: Fallen Angel (5/22) ★★★★☆
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: Glory in Death (5/20) ★★★★☆
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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[FlibBityFLooB]

9/10 :)

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 - 5/23/10, ★★★★
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, ★★★

[Sandra]

Hooray, Lili!

[Ashley]

Been working on another challege. Been slacking on this one! Time to change that!!

1/5 Done

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

2. Birthday: Real Murders (Briansgirl)

3. Washington State: Frostbite 5/23/10 ****
I am really enjoying this series! So glad there are YA authors out there who know how to do this right.

5. Cinco De Mayo: A Hunger Like No Other

10. Reader's Choice: Dance with the Devil

And

The Warlord Wants Forever (Pre-quel to A Hunger Like No Other)

Read:


Currently Reading:


To Read:

[Barbara ★]

7/10 COMPLETE

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: Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr (12,329 ratings) 5/16
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:

[Sue]

2/5

1. Starts with "M": "Men of the Otherworld" by Kelley Armstrong

2. Birthday: "Angels' Blood" by Nalini Singh (Kenjii) 5/21/10

5. Cinco De Mayo: "The Book of Bright Ideas" by Sandra Kring

6. RRRC 1,000 Members Milestone: "Living with the Dead" by Kelley Armstrong 5/12/10

7. Professional Potpourri: "Rapture in Death" by J.D. Robb

Sue L.-

[Ashley]

2/5 Done

Phew! Meridian was a fast but enjoyable read. Started and finished it today!

1. May: Meridian 5/23/10 ****
Really good. Interesting story and world. Can't wait for the forthcoming sequel.

2. Birthday: Real Murders (Briansgirl)

3. Washington State: Frostbite 5/23/10 ****
I am really enjoying this series! So glad there are YA authors out there who know how to do this right.

5. Cinco De Mayo: A Hunger Like No Other

10. Reader's Choice: Dance with the Devil

And

The Warlord Wants Forever (Pre-quel to A Hunger Like No Other)

Read:


Currently Reading:


To Read:

[Kelley]

Completed 6/5! Finished challenge 5/19/10! I may add more if I read more that fit, but officially I'm finished. :-)

1. May: Read a book which title starts with "M."
My Guardian Angel (finished 5/19/10)


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).
Small Change (currently reading)


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 (finished 5/21/10)


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).
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

[Lynne]

MAY

9 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 – 5/19 ***
5. 5 Word Title: An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn – 5/21 ****1/2
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:

[tosca]

Once again I'm cutting it fine, geez. Update - 7 down and 3 to go:

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): Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas
4. Memorial Day: Three Weddings and a Kiss by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
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 OR The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer 20th May 2010 - love, love, LOVE this novel
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

[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

[SandyC]

2 of 3 complete


4. Memorial Day: Read book whose author is now deceased. Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh FINISHED 5/23/10

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

[Jane(Janelba)]

May Challenge - 10/10 books read - COMPLETED 24 May 2010

01. "M" Title: Magic Kingdom for Sale--Sold - Terry Brooks - 09 May 2010
02. Birthday (Briansgirl): All Together Dead - Charlaine Harris - 16 May 2010
03. Geography - Washington State: 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 : Drop Shot - Harlan Coben - 13 May 2010
07. Professional Potpurri: Aunt Dimity's Death(law) - Nancy Atherton - 24 May 2010
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

[Debbie]

yeah Jane, congrats on finishing :)

[Janelle]

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

3/10 Completed

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

2. Bday list- Touch of Darkness by Christina Dodd (from Nichole's list)Completed 5/19/10

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 DoddCompleted 5/23/2010

[Jane(Janelba)]

Debbie wrote: "yeah Jane, congrats on finishing :)"

Thanks Debbie.

[Erin]

5/10

1. May: The Murderer's Daughters
2. Birthday: Savor the Moment (Southpaw 285) Finished 5/4/10
3. Geography (Washington): 204 Rosewood Lane, Debbie Maccomber
4. Memorial Day:
5. Cinco De Mayo: Death of a Trophy Wife, Laura Levine Finished 5/10/10
6. 1,000 Milestone: 16 Lighthouse Road, Debbie Maccomber Finished 5/22/10
7. Professional Potpourri (law enforcement): 9th Judgement, James Patterson Finished 5/2/10
8. Futuristic/Sci-Fi Romance:
9. Of Lists and Shelves (Banned Book):
10. Reader's Choice: Sweet Tea at Sunrise Finished 5/8/10

[TinaNoir]

9/10

1. Starts with M: Magic Bleeds By Ilona Andrews
2. May Birthday: Kushiel's Dart By Jacqueline Carey (Melody) Done 5/19/2010
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 Done 5-22-10
9. Banned Books: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Done 5-23-10
10. Reader's Choice:Love at First Flight Done 5-12-10

[~Sara~]

6/10 complete

1. Starts with "M": The Master and Margarita
2. May Birthday - Southpaw285: The Duke And I 5/14****
3. Geography - Washington: Fire Me Up 5/10***
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(military): The Unsung Hero 5/12***
8. Futuristic or sci-fi romance: Your Planet or Mine? 5/24**
9. Banned book: Slaughterhouse-Five
10. Reader's Choice: The Hollow 5/7****

[Kelley]

Completed 7/5! Finished challenge 5/19/10! I may add more if I read more that fit, but officially I'm finished. :-)

1. May: Read a book which title starts with "M."
My Guardian Angel (finished 5/19/10)


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).
Small Change (Finished 5/24/10)


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 (finished 5/21/10)


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).
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

[Dee]

MAY MONTHLY CHALLENGE

Current Status - 9/10 - 90%

1. May: Read a book which title starts with "M." - Master of the Mountain – Cherise Sinclair - 5/2/2010

2. Birthday: Read a book from a May B-day celebrant. –Ecstasy Unveiled – Kenjii’s list -5/8/2010

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Washington. – Second Sight - Amanda Quick (Author from Washington) - 5/19/2010

4. Memorial Day: Read book whose author is now deceased. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Other Jazz Age Stories - F. Scott Fitzgerald - 5/24/2010

5. Cinco De Mayo: Read a book whose title has 5 words. - Match Me If You Can – Susan Elizabeth Phillips - 5/5/2010

6. RRRC 1,000 Members Milestone: Read a book that has over a 1,000 ratings in GoodReads. – Slave to Sensation - Nalini Singh
- 5/10/2010
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).
Midnight Man – Lisa Marie Rice - 5/2/2010

8. Romance Genre: Read a futuristic or sci-fi romance. Naked in Death - JD Robb (audiobook) -5/10/2010

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Inspired by Photojim's phrase, You "May" Not Read, Read a banned book from this list. The Lovely Bones – Alice Sebold - IN PROGRESS

10. Reader's Choice – This Heart of Mine - Susan Elizabeth Phillips - 5/3/2010

[Laura Lulu]

7/10


1. M is for May Magic in the Wind Christine Feehan
2. Birthday Shazzy's List Dead in the Family Charlaine Harris May 6 ★★★
3. Washington Silver Borne Patricia Briggs May 13 ★★★★★
4. Deceased Author The Ordinary Princess M.M. Kaye
5. 5 Word Title Lirael: Daughter of the Clayr Garth Nix
6. 1000+ Rating Sabriel Garth Nix May 24 ★★★
7. Law/Military Wanderlust Ann Aguirre May 19 ★★★★
8. Sci-Fi Romance Doubleblind Ann Aguirre May 21 ★★★★
9. Banned Book Bridge to Terabithia Katherine Paterson May 22 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice Some Girls Bite Chloe Neill May 2 ★★★★

[Ashley]

3/5 Done

1. May: Meridian 5/23/10 ****
Really good. Interesting story and world. Can't wait for the forthcoming sequel.

2. Birthday: Real Murders (Briansgirl)5/24/10
**** Very enjoyable introduction to series. I liked it better than the first book of Harper Connelly but not as much as Sookie.

3. Washington State: Frostbite 5/23/10 ****
I am really enjoying this series! So glad there are YA authors out there who know how to do this right.

5. Cinco De Mayo: A Hunger Like No Other

10. Reader's Choice: Dance with the Devil

And

The Warlord Wants Forever (Pre-quel to A Hunger Like No Other)

Read:


Currently Reading:
A book for another challenge...

To Read:

[Shannon]

4 DOWN, 4 TO GO!

1. Starts with M: Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews
2. May Birthday: Touch the Dark by Karen Chance - 5/24 - ★ ★ - my review - Nichole's Shelf
3. Washington: Blood Promise by Richelle Mead - 5/22 - ★ ★ ★ ★ - my review
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

[Sandra]

Hooray, Jane!

[Sandra]

RRRC 2010 May Monthly Challenge
Been really slow this month, keep reading books not in the challenge. One more to go.
9/10 Completed

1. M - Magic Study 25/5/10 ★★★★
2. B'day (Pick Me, it's my b'day) - Walk on the Wild Side 3/5/10 ★★★★
3. Washington State - Fire Me Up 19/5/10 ★★★★
4. Talking to the Dead - The Masqueraders by Georgette Heyer 20/5/10 ★★★★★
5. 5 words - A Match Made in Hell 22/5/10 ★★★★
6. Mucho ratings - Tall, Dark & Hungry 5/5/10 ★★★★
7. Pro Potpourri - Military - Untamed Hunger 11/5/10 ★★★★
8. Sci-Fi Romance - Talon's Trophy 7/5/10 ★★★★
9. Thats Banned? - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
10. Choice - Ceremony in Death 4/5/10 ★★★★

[Desperado]

RRRC May 2010 Monthly 5/6


1. Starts With M:Mark of the Demon by Diana Rowland
2. May Birthday:Into the Dark by Gena Showalter(Lili) ** 5/25/10
5. 5 Word Title:Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper ** 5/20/10
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

[Lynne]

MAY

10 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 – 5/19 ***
5. 5 Word Title: An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn – 5/21 ****1/2
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 – 5/25 ****
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:

[Sandra]

Hooray, Lynne!

[Jane(Janelba)]

Congrats, Lynne

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

RRRC Monthly Challenge

1. "M" book - The Mercenary by Cherry Adair 5/17
2. B-day - Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole (Shazzy's shelf) 5/21
3. Washington - The Corset Diaries by Katie MacAlister
4. Memorial Day - A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
5. Cinco de Mayo - King of Sword and Sky by CL Wilson
6. 1,000 Ratings - Heart of the Sea by Nora Roberts
7. Professional Potpourri - Street Game by Christine Feehan (military) 5/9
8. Futuristic Romance - Ceremony in Death by JD Robb 5/24
9. Banned Books - The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
10.Reader's Choice - Undead and Unwed by Mary Janice Davidson 5/19

[Annie]

I've been reading, just not posting... may not make the 10 this month. 5 down.
1. "M" - A Madness of Angels: Or The Resurrection of Matthew Swift by Kate Griffin. 14 May.
2. B-day: Penney's shelf - Warprize by Elizabeth Vaughan. 16 May.
3. Washington state - 16 Lighthouse Road by Debbie Macomber. TBR.
4. TBD.
5. 5 word title - The Poison Eaters: and Other Stories by Holly Black. TBR.
6. 1000+ GR ratings - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld. TBR.
7. Military/nuring, etc - We Band of Angels: The Untold Story of American Nurses Trapped on Bataan by the Japanese by Elizabeth Norman. 7 May.
8. SF romance - Rapture in Death by JD Robb. 25 May.
9. Banned book - TBD.
10. Reader's choice - Fever by Christine Feehan. 26 May.

[Debbie]

Congrats Lynne, well done!

[Kristina Simon]

Read: 6/10

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: A Firefighter In The Family by Trish Milburn

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

7. Professional Potpourri: Mind Game by Christine Feehan ★★★★☆ 5/20/10

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

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

10. Reader's Choice: Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris

To Read:


Finished:

[Julianna]

Update 5/25

1. May: "Make It Last Forever" by L.A. Banks (from the Stroke of Midnight anthoolgy) (5/19)

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)

5. Cinco De Mayo: Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas (5/24)

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

Completed 5/10

[Leosharkie]

I've done 9, but won't have time to do the 9th point.

FINISHED 9/10
1. "M" – Master of the Night -Angela Knight
2. B-Day – Poison Study -Maria V. Snyder (Kenji’s list)
3. Washington – The Duke and I -Julia Quinn
4. Memorial – Anne Frank
5. 5 word title – Or Forever Hold Your Peace -Susan Krinard
6. 1000 GR ratings – Acheron -Sherrilyn Kenyon
7. Professional Potpourri – Jaguar's Kiss -Lora Leigh
8. Futuristic/Sci-fi romance – The Barbarian Prince -Michelle M Pillow
9. -
10. Reader’s Choice – Archangel’s Kiss -Nalini Singh

[Janelle]

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

4/10 Completed

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

2. Bday list- Touch of Darkness by Christina Dodd (from Nichole's list)Completed 5/19/10

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 nurse- Sinful by Charlotte Featherstone Completed 5/25 Bought this for the June challenge,but couldn't wait to read it! Rating...Wow!

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 DoddCompleted 5/23/2010

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[Christine]

Challenge Duration: May 1 - May 31, 2010
Completed: 10/10 books

1. May: Mistress by Amanda Quick - read 5/8 ****

2. Birthday: Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh (Penney) - read 5/9 ****

3. Geography: Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead (Based in Seattle area) - read 5/4 ****

4. Memorial Day: A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle - read 5/7 ***

5. Cinco De Mayo: Kitty and the Silver Bullet by Carrie Vaughn - read 5/2 ***

6. RRRC 1,000 Members Milestone: Succubus on Top by Richelle Mead - read 5/5 ****

7. Professional Potpourri: The Love Potion by Sandra Hill (Law) - read 5/12 ***

8. Romance Genre: Through the Veil by Shiloh Walker (Sci-Fi) - read 5/26 ***

9. Of Lists and Shelves: The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky - read 5/20 ***

10. Reader's Choice: Summer's Secret by Sandra Heath - read 5/11 **



DONE!!

[Mel W]

RRRC GROUP - MONTHLY CHALLENGE - MAY
Duration: May 1 - May 31, 2010

8/10 read

1. May: Murder Game by Christine Feehan ★★★☆☆ 4/5
2. Birthday: Smash Cut by Sandra Brown Renee ★★★★☆ 2/5
3. Geography: Amaryllis by Jayne Castle ★★★★☆ 7/5
4. Memorial Day:
5. Cinco De Mayo: Kiss Me While I Sleep by Linda Howard ★★★★☆ 27/5
6. RRRC 1,000 Members Milestone: Blood Brothers (5,030 ratings) by Nora Roberts ★★★★☆ 13/5
7. Professional Potpourri : Hello Darkness by Sandra Brown (male hero is a lieutenant/crime psychologist with the Austin PD) ★★★★☆ 6/5
8. Romance Genre - Sci-fi: Zinnia by Jayne Castle ★★★★☆½ 21/5
9. Of Lists and Shelves - You "May" Not Read: Gossip Girl by Cecily von Ziegesar
10. Reader's Choice: Orchid by Jayne Castle ★★★★☆ 23/5

[Dee]

MAY MONTHLY CHALLENGE

Current Status - 10/10 - 100% - COMPLETE

1. May: Read a book which title starts with "M." - Master of the Mountain – Cherise Sinclair - 5/2/2010

2. Birthday: Read a book from a May B-day celebrant. –Ecstasy Unveiled – Kenjii’s list -5/8/2010

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Washington. – Second Sight - Amanda Quick (Author from Washington) - 5/19/2010

4. Memorial Day: Read book whose author is now deceased. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Other Jazz Age Stories - F. Scott Fitzgerald - 5/24/2010

5. Cinco De Mayo: Read a book whose title has 5 words. - Match Me If You Can – Susan Elizabeth Phillips - 5/5/2010

6. RRRC 1,000 Members Milestone: Read a book that has over a 1,000 ratings in GoodReads. – Slave to Sensation - Nalini Singh
- 5/10/2010
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).
Midnight Man – Lisa Marie Rice - 5/2/2010

8. Romance Genre: Read a futuristic or sci-fi romance. Naked in Death - JD Robb (audiobook) -5/10/2010

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Inspired by Photojim's phrase, You "May" Not Read, Read a banned book from this list. The Lovely Bones – Alice Sebold - 5/27/2010

10. Reader's Choice – This Heart of Mine - Susan Elizabeth Phillips - 5/3/2010

[Sandra]

Hooray, Delicious Dee!

[Sandra]

RRRC 2010 May Monthly Challenge
Harry Potter was way better than the movie.
10/10 Completed FINISHED

1. M - Magic Study 25/5/10 ★★★★
2. B'day (Pick Me, it's my b'day) - Walk on the Wild Side 3/5/10 ★★★★
3. Washington State - Fire Me Up 19/5/10 ★★★★
4. Talking to the Dead - The Masqueraders by Georgette Heyer 20/5/10 ★★★★★
5. 5 words - A Match Made in Hell 22/5/10 ★★★★
6. Mucho ratings - Tall, Dark & Hungry 5/5/10 ★★★★
7. Pro Potpourri - Military - Untamed Hunger 11/5/10 ★★★★
8. Sci-Fi Romance - Talon's Trophy 7/5/10 ★★★★
9. Thats Banned? - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 27/5/10 ★★★★
10. Choice - Ceremony in Death 4/5/10 ★★★★

[Debbie]

Congrats Christine, Dee and Sandra :)

[Sandra]

Hooray, Christine!


and thanks Debbie.

[Dee]

yay Christine and Sandra!!

[Christine]

WTG Sandra and Dee!

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ]

RRRC May Monthly Challenge
9/10
Starting final book now.

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 5/10/10
4. DEAD AUTHOR: Last Words by George Carlin 5/26/10
5. 5 WORD TITLE: "Every Little Thing She Does" by Susan Sizemore from The Magic Shop Anthology 5/27/10
6. 1000 RATINGS: Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood by Ann Brashares (10,994 ratings) 5/21/10
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 5/17/10 (608 pages)

[Sandra]

Thanks Dee & Christine :)

[SandyC]

3 of 3 complete! WOO HOO!!!


4. Memorial Day: Read book whose author is now deceased. Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh FINISHED 5/23/10

6. RRRC 1,000 Members Milestone: Read a book that has over a 1,000 ratings in GoodReads. The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown FINISHED 5/27/10


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

Challenge Duration: May 1 - May 31, 2010