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May 2010 Reading Challenge
Ann aka Iftcan wrote: "Ok, off topic question here--but is anyone else having problems with the layout of their books? For some reason, my books are NOT sorting by alphabetically like I want them to. It will have a hal..."Me too. Books on my shelves are sorting themselves into random orders. I'm not having an issue with date read, date entered into system. Just alphabetically.
My List Update: 3/10 on 05/22/10Read 3 single male covers:
Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward
The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter
Storm Front by Jim Butcher
Read 3 single female covers:
Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
Read 2 couple covers:
Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris
Read 2 art-only covers:
The Highlander's Touch by Karen Marie Moning
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Ann aka Iftcan wrote: "Ok, off topic question here--but is anyone else having problems with the layout of their books? For some reason, my books are NOT sorting by alphabetically like I want them to. It will have a hal..."I noticed that also. They author's are not sorting alphabetically. The book titles will but authors won't. It is very annoying.
7/10Had a great time on my cruise! Got alot of reading done.
Three Books with Males on the Cover!
Three Books with Females on the Cover!
Two Books with Couples on the cover!
1.Lover Eternal by JR Ward
Two Books with no human image
1.Bad Moon Rising by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2.Queene of Light by Jennifer Armintrout
I'm in as usual. I'll post as I go I think.Progress: 2/10
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4/10 readBooks with a single male on cover
1.Shadow Souls
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3.Lover Avenged
Books with single female on cover
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2.Shift
3.A Rush of Wings
Books with a couple on the cover
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2.Magic Bleeds
Books w/no person or human image on cover
1.Midnight Sun
2.Shiver
I’ve added a couple extras as I don’t know with ones I can get my fingers on in time.
Alternate for single male:Fever, Slave to Sensation
Alternates for single female:In the Blood
Alternate for couple:
Alternates for no human image:Graceling, Hush, Hush
Yeah, I noticed the stupid sort thing Saturday--they'll sort by title, but when I sort by author it just puts them in the order I added the books.I found this Saturday, so they know about it, but it's still not working for me--
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10/10 READ3 books whose that has a single male on the cover
3 books whose that has a single female on the cover
2 books whose cover feature a couple
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2 books where there is no person or human image at all
Also Read 6/6
The Warlord Wants Forever
Kitty Raises Hell
Ashes To Ashes
The Touch of Twilight
Kitty's House of Horrors
Born of Fire (The League, #2)
8/10 COMPLETE Single Male on Cover
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3. Covet by J.R. Ward
Single Female on Cover
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Couple on Cover
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No Person on Cover
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10. Every Demon Has His Day by Cara Lockwood
TO BE READ:
READ:
ALSO READ:
5/10White Cat was an interesting story and a promising set up for a new series - Holly Black never disappoints. Changeless was good, but I find that Carriger's writing comes across to me as trying too hard at times. Maybe period stories aren't really my thing - although I did enjoy it.
Single male on the cover:
1. Dead Beat by Jim Butcher
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Single female on the cover:
6. Embrace the Night by Karen Chance
Couple on the cover:
8. Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead
No one on the cover:
9. Rampant by Amy Lane
10. Gil's All Fright Diner by A. Lee Martinez
You may post your list anytime, but no reading before May 1. PNR May '10 Challenge
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10.Eclipse
10 Down / 0 To GoYeah! I finished! I wasn't so sure if I would because I got a bit of a late start this month.
Single Male on the Cover
Single Female on the Cover
Couple on the Cover
No Person on Cover
Also Read:
Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris
Fool Moon by Jim Butcher
Progress: DONE! 10/10 One Male on the Cover
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One Female on the Cover
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Couple on the Cover
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No Person or Human Image on the Cover
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3 books that have a single male on the cover:1.
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3 books that have a single female on the cover:
4.Stormwalker by Allyson James
5.Witchling by Yasmine Galenorn
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2 books whose cover feature a couple:
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8.Sin Undone by Larissa Ione
2 books where there is no person or human image at all:
9.Bad Moon Rising by Sherrilyn Kenyon
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alternates:
A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix
The Storm by Jean Johnson
Lover Mine by JR Ward
My List Update: 4/10 on 05/24/10Read 3 single male covers:
Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward
The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter
Storm Front by Jim Butcher
Read 3 single female covers:
Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
Read 2 couple covers:
Read 2 art-only covers:
The Highlander's Touch by Karen Marie Moning
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
8/10Had a great time on my cruise! Got alot of reading done.
Three Books with Males on the Cover!
Three Books with Females on the Cover!
Two Books with Couples on the cover!
Two Books with no human image
1.Bad Moon Rising by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2.Queene of Light by Jennifer Armintrout
Finally read Warprize after seeing it on these boards for months. It was sooo good! Reminded me VERY much of The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley which was one of my favorite books as a teen.Single male on the cover:
1. Intertwined by Gena Showalter
Single female on the cover:
Covers featuring a couple:
Covers with no person or human image at all:
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9/103 books whose that has a single male on the cover
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3 books whose that has a single female on the cover
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2 books whose cover feature a couple
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8. Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione
2 books where there is no person or human image at all
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May Challenge Read: 3/10One Male on the Cover
1. Private Demon (Darkyn Book 2) - Lynn Viehl
2. Darkest Kiss (Lords of the Underworld) Book 2 - Gena Showalter
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One Female on the Cover
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5. Iron King - Julie Kagawa Currently Reading
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Couple on the Cover
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8. Spirit Bound (Vampire Academy Book 5) - Richelle Mead
No Person or Human Image on the Cover
9. Immortal - Gillian Shields
10. Full Moom (Dresdan Files Book 2) - Jim Butcher
Cover Hunt Challenge7/10
3 Single Male Covers
Jared (Shadow Wranglers, #2) by Sarah McCarty
3 Single Female covers
At Grave’s End (Night Huntress, #3) Jeanine Frost
Succubus Blues (Georgia Kincaid, #1) by Richelle Mead
2 Couple Covers
2 Covers w/No Person or Human
Jessica wrote: "May Challenge Read: 3/10One Male on the Cover
1. Private Demon (Darkyn Book 2) - Lynn Viehl
2. Darkest Kiss (Lords of the Underworld) Book 2 - Gena Showalter
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[bookcover:Private Demon|..."
Just to let you know, the Harry Dresden book is actually Fool Moon, not Full Moom :)
8/10Single Dude
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3. Magic in the Wind Christine Feehan
Single Chick
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Couple
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No Peeps
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2. Lirael Garth Nix
9 of 10May 1 - May 31
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9. Ironside by Holly Black
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10/10!!3 books with single male on cover:
1. Atlantis Rising- Alyssa Day
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BU:
3 books with single female on cover:
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BU: My Immortal- Erin McCarthy
2 books with couple on cover:
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BU: Real Vamps Don't Drink O-Neg- Tawny Taylor
2 books with no human on cover:
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2. Darkfever- KM Moning
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5 DOWN, 5 TO GO!Read 3 books whose that has a single male on the cover.
1. Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward
2. Night Lost by Lynn Viehl
3. Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole
Read 3 books whose that has a single female on the cover.
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Read 2 books whose cover feature a couple.
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2. Embrace the Night Eternal by Joss Ware
Read 2 books where there is no person or human image at all.
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2. The Dream Thief by Shana Abé
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Kelley Anne- It was just a quick trip to the Mexican Rivera... from LA to Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. The price was right so I couldn't turn it down. My favorite cruise so far is Alaska though!
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Michelle (shelli_m)
May 20104/10
Male Cover
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2) Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole
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Female Cover
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5) Succubus Dreams by Richelle Mead
6) Untamed by P.C. Cast
Couple
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No People
9) Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia
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Also Read
Embraced By Darkness by Keri Arthur
One Silent Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
PNR MONTHLY CHALLENGE
(COVER HUNT CHALLENGE)
Hot Guys
Street Game by Christine Feehan
5/9
King of Sword and Sky by CL Wilson
Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole
5/21
by Kresley Cole
Sexy Females
Undead and Unwed by Mary Janice Davidson
5/19
The Corset Diaries by Katie MacAlister
Soulless by Gail Carringer
Sizzling Couples
The Mercenary by Cherry Adair
5/17
First Drop of Crimson by Jeanine Frost
Not About the Cover
Ceremony in Death by JD Robb
5/24
Heart of the Sea by Nora Roberts
(COVER HUNT CHALLENGE)
Hot Guys
King of Sword and Sky by CL Wilson
by Kresley ColeSexy Females
The Corset Diaries by Katie MacAlister
Soulless by Gail Carringer
Sizzling Couples
First Drop of Crimson by Jeanine Frost
Not About the Cover
Heart of the Sea by Nora Roberts
Melanie--do you know the biggest problem I have with a cruise? Its having to get on a SHIP. Yeah, yeah, I know, who has problems with ships, right? But I have really horrible seasickness. My Dad said it was really embarassing for him--he was a career Naval officer. lol, but then he whispered to me that HE was always seasick the first couple of days at sea.
Unfortunately, I don't get better after a day or two. I have been known to turn green on an aircraft carrier that was anchored. For those who don't know--there are two causes for motion sickness. One is visual and the other is an inner ear problem. Well, over-achieving me has to suffer from BOTH.
I have wanted to take a cruise to Alaska--my bil and sil have taken one there about every other year for the last 20 or so years. And they always rave about it. But I do NOT want to get on a ship. So, I'm wondering--anyone on the list here live in Alaska? And wouldn't object to a visitor from the lower 48? :oP (Just kidding, btw.)
Unfortunately, I don't get better after a day or two. I have been known to turn green on an aircraft carrier that was anchored. For those who don't know--there are two causes for motion sickness. One is visual and the other is an inner ear problem. Well, over-achieving me has to suffer from BOTH.
I have wanted to take a cruise to Alaska--my bil and sil have taken one there about every other year for the last 20 or so years. And they always rave about it. But I do NOT want to get on a ship. So, I'm wondering--anyone on the list here live in Alaska? And wouldn't object to a visitor from the lower 48? :oP (Just kidding, btw.)
MARTINA'S MAY COVER HUNT CHALLENGE - 7/10 CompletedSINGLE MALE ON COVER
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2.Rises the Night (Gardella Vampire Chronicles, Book 2) by Colleen Gleason - reading now
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SINGLE FEMALE ON COVER
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COUPLE ON COVER
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Also read:
6/10 Read 3 Single Male:
Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
3 Single Female:
2 Couple:
Lover Mine by J.R. Ward
2 No Human:
Ghost of a Chance by Yasmine Galenorn
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Michelle (Shelli_m)
9/10 Done. After finally getting my pre-order of Spirit Bound I've stayed up all night turning pages. Loved it! Ended on such a cliff hanger can't wait for last sacrifice!3 books whose that has a single male on the cover
3 books whose that has a single female on the cover
2 books whose cover feature a couple
8.Spirit Bound
2 books where there is no person
Also read:
This sounds like fun!8/10 completed
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1. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
2. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
8/10 ReadI've had very little time to update this month. Sorry.
Read 3 books whose that has a single male on the cover.
Born of Ice
First Lord's Fury
Read 3 books whose that has a single female on the cover.
Cast in Fury
Faefever
Read 2 books whose cover feature a couple.
Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, #3)
Read 2 books where there is no person or human image at all.
Eight Skilled Gentlemen
I'm in as usual. I'll post as I go I think.Progress: 3/10
One Male on the Cover
1. Hunter Kiss by Marjorie M. Liu
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One Female on the Cover
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Couple on the Cover
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No Person or Human Image on the Cover
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Amanda - so did you pick up Infinity yesterday? I started reading it last night, not sure how I was going to feel about it, and so far I'm really enjoying it!
May 20105/10
Male Cover
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2) Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole
3) The Darkest Fire by Gena Showalter
Female Cover
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5) Succubus Dreams by Richelle Mead
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Couple
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No People
9) Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia
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Also Read
Embraced By Darkness by Keri Arthur
One Silent Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
COMPLETED! Read: 10/101: Mine to Possess 5/3/10 4★
2: Hostage to Pleasure 5/6/10 4★
3: Daring The Moon 5/26/10 4★
1: The Reckoning 5/1/10 5★
2: Blonde With a Wand 5/1/10 3★
3: Wondrous Strange 5/2/10 3★
1: Lover Mine 5/5/10 5★
2: Dead in the Family 5/11/10 4★
1: The Hero and the Crown 5/4/10 4★
2: Ironside 5/25/10 4★
10/10Read 3 books whose that has a single male on the cover.
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Read 3 books whose that has a single female on the cover.
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Read 2 books whose cover feature a couple.
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Read 2 books where there is no person or human image at all.
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8/10. Hopefully I can still finish the challenge on time :)Single Male on Cover
Single Female on Cover
5. The Good, the Bad, and the Undead by Kim Harrison
6. Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison
Couple on Cover
No Person on Cover
*(cover was originally just some lipstick lips with no human image)
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Read: 9/10Single Male Figure
Single Female Figure
4. Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs
Couple
No Humans
Also Read:
Kelley Anne wrote: "Amanda - so did you pick up Infinity yesterday? I started reading it last night, not sure how I was going to feel about it, and so far I'm really enjoying it!"I did and I'm about 75 pages in so far. I felt the same as you, unsure about how I'd like it, but so far so good. It's got an interesting premise.
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Single Male on the Cover
1 - Devil May Cry by Sherrilyn Kenyon2 - Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken3 - Men of the Otherworld by Kelley ArmstrongSingle Female on the Cover
4 - Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin
5 - Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder6 - Radiant Shadows by Melissa MarrCouple on the Cover
7 - Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead8 - Lover Mine by J.R. WardNo Person on Cover
9 - Blood Oath by Christopher Farnsworth10 - The Mark by Marilyn BundersonAlso Read:
Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris
Fool Moon by Jim Butcher