May Challenge

[Lenore]

I think we will try a new format for monthly challenges starting in May courtesy of Kenjii.

Read pick a book published in May
Read a book that features a Shifter
Read a book that has a flower on the cover (April showers bring May flowers)
Read a book that is the 5th book in a series (May is the 5th month)
Read a book set before 1950. (May 24 - Victoria Day (Canada, Scotland)
Good Luck!

[Carolyn F.]

I'm in. I'll post later.

[Shanon]

Sounds fun... I'm in!

Published in May: The Wise Man's Fear
Features a Shifter: Magic Bleeds
Flower on the cover: Dead in the Family
5th book in a series: Blood Beast #5 in Demonata
Set before 1950: Blood Oath (if I get my library copy in time)

[Lenore]

I'm in too. I will need to post a list when I get home and see what will work.

[Alycia]

4 of 5 done

Published in May:Sinful
Features a shifter: Changeless by Gail Carriger
Flower on cover: Dead in the Family
5th book in series: Over My Dead Body By Michelle Bardsley
St before 1950:Seducing an Angel by Mary Balogh

[Jayme]

I'm in too. Will post later

[Valorie]

Count me in!

0/5 Done

1. May: Burning Alive by Shannon Butcher
2. Shifter: They Call Me Death by Missy Jane
3. Flower: Ghost of a Chance by Yasmine Galenorn
4. 5th Book: Mortal Sins by Eileen Wilks
5. Before 1950: One With the Shadows (1821) by Susan Squires

To Read:

[Mel W]

I'm in too - will work out my list and post later.

[Angie]

Is the three books for M A Y is that a book where the titles start with those letters or can we use the authors names as well?

[Lenore]

Angie wrote: "Is the three books for M A Y is that a book where the titles start with those letters or can we use the authors names as well?"

I decided to take that out since many people were vetoing it. You can still do it if you would like, but it is no longer part of the Challenge challenge.

[Lenore]

May Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris
Shifter Wolf Cross by S.A. Swan
Flower Radiant Shadows by Melissa Marr
5th Book Embraced by Darkness by Keri Arthur
Before 1950 Highland Dawn by Donna Grant

[Unapologetic_Bookaholic]

Im in. Will post as I go =D
Published: May
Features: Shifter
Cover: Flower
Series: 5th book
Set before: 1950

[Shannon]

I'm gonna have a lot more time in May for reading so I thought I'd start up with challenges again! Yay!

1. Published in May: Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews
2. Features a Shifter: The Smoke Thief by Shana Abé
3. Flower on Cover: Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris
4. 5th in Series: Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole
5. Set Before 1950: The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker by Leanna Renee Hieber

[Barbara ★]

I'm in.

Published: May: Wicked Lovely - Melissa Marr 5/15
Features: Shifter: Burning Wild - Christine Feehan 5/28
Cover: Flower: A Highlander's Destiny - Melissa Mayhue 5/30
Series: 5th book: Silver Borne (Mercedes Thompson, #5) - Patricia Briggs 5/31
Set before: 1950: Some Like it Kilted - Allie Mackay (time travel, 1500s) 5/15

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5/5 COMPLETE

[Angie]

Published: Vamps and the City - Kerrelyn Sparks
Shifter: Branded By Fire - Nalini Singh
Flower: TBD
Fifth: Silver Borne - Patricia Briggs
Before 1950: The Dark One - Ronda Thompson

[Sandy]

I'm in.

Book Published in May: Dead In The Family by Charlaine Harris
Shifter: To Crave A Blood Moon by Shari Kohler
Flower: The Compass Rose by Ursula K Le Guin
Fifth: TBD
Before 1950 TBD

[Toni]

I'm in! (List subject to change)
0/5

1. Published in May - Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
2. Shifter - Once Bitten by Kalayna Price
3. Flower on the Cover - Immortal: Love Stories with Bite by P.C. Cast
4. 5th book in a series - Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead
5. Set before 1950 - Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke

[Valorie]

1/5 Done

1. May: Burning Alive by Shannon Butcher
2. Shifter: They Call Me Death by Missy Jane
3. Flower: Ghost of a Chance by Yasmine Galenorn 5/2 ***
4. 5th Book: Mortal Sins by Eileen Wilks
5. Before 1950: One With the Shadows (1821) by Susan Squires

To Read:


Done:

[Carolyn F.]

Read pick a book published in May Dime Store Magic
Read a book that features a Shifter Dangerous Games
Read a book that has a flower on the cover (April showers bring May flowers)Weddings From Hell
Read a book that is the 5th book in a series (May is the 5th month) Embraced By Darkness
Read a book set before 1950. (May 24 - Victoria Day (Canada, Scotland) TBA

[Lily]

1/5 Finished
1. May Ghost Ocean
2. Shifter Silver Borne
3. Flower Dead in the Family
4. 5th Paths Not Taken
5. Pre-Fonzie Hawk & Fisher

[Mel W]

CHALLENGE OVERLOAD - MONTHLY CHALLENGE - MAY
Duration: May 1, 2010 to May 31, 2010

1/8 read

Read 3 books for M A Y:
1. M - Murder Game by Christine Feehan 2/5
2. A - Amaryllis by Jayne Castle
3. Y -


Published in May: The Hollow by Nora Roberts
Shifter: Circle of Desire by Keri Arthur
Flower cover: Orchid by Jayne Castle
5th book in a series:
Set before 1950: Soulless by Gail Carriger

[Unapologetic_Bookaholic]

Published: May Dead Until Dark v Charlaine Harris May 2001
Features: Shifter
Cover: Flower
Series: 5th book
Set before: 1950

READ

[Mel W]

CHALLENGE OVERLOAD - MONTHLY CHALLENGE - MAY
Duration: May 1, 2010 to May 31, 2010

2/8 read

Read 3 books for M A Y:
1. M - Murder Game by Christine Feehan 2/5
2. A - Amaryllis by Jayne Castle 7/5
3. Y -


Published in May: The Hollow by Nora Roberts
Shifter: Circle of Desire by Keri Arthur
Flower cover: Orchid by Jayne Castle
5th book in a series:
Set before 1950: Soulless by Gail Carriger

[Sandy]

1/5 Done

Book Published in May: Feed by Mira Grant
Shifter: To Crave A Blood Moon by Shari Kohler 5/7
Flower: Dead In The Family by Charlaine Harris
Fifth: TBD
Before 1950: Did She Fall by Thorne Smith

[Jennifer]

I'm in. post as i go

[Shannon]

1. Published in May: Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews
2. Features a Shifter: The Smoke Thief by Shana Abé - 5/8 - ★ ★ ★ ★ - my review
3. Flower on Cover: Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris
4. 5th in Series: Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole
5. Set Before 1950: The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker by Leanna Renee Hieber

READ


TO READ

[Jayme]

Actually, I think I just wanna focus on the challenges I got going right now :-(

[Lenore]

Aw. Okay. I know the feeling. See you next time around!

[Angie]

Published: Vamps and the City - Kerrelyn Sparks
Shifter: Branded By Fire - Nalini Singh - May 5
Flower: TBD
Fifth: Silver Borne - Patricia Briggs
Before 1950: The Dark One - Ronda Thompson - May 7

[Alycia]

Jayme wrote: "Actually, I think I just wanna focus on the challenges I got going right now :-("

Totally understandable Jayme! Good luck with your other challenges.

[Carolyn F.]

3/6
Read pick a book published in May Dime Store Magic
Read a book that features a Shifter Dangerous Games
Read a book that has a flower on the cover (April showers bring May flowers)Weddings From Hell
Read a book that is the 5th book in a series (May is the 5th month) Embraced By Darkness
Read a book set before 1950. (May 24 - Victoria Day (Canada, Scotland) The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie

[Alycia]

I loved The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie! Can't wait for book two.

[Amanda]

Challenge Overload May Challenge
read 5 out of 5 COMPLETE!

Published in May: Once Dead, Twice Shy by Kim Harrison
Shifter: Blue Moon by Laurell K. Hamilton
Flower: The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting
5th book: Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz
Pre-1950: The Third Circle by Amanda Quick

[Alycia]

Congrats Amanda!

[Amanda]

Thanks, Alycia! :)

[Jayme]

Thanks Alycia :-)

[Alycia]

You are welcome Jayme and Amanda! :)

[Alycia]

1 more to go, whohoo!

[Jayme]

way to go Alycia!

[Alycia]

Thanks Jayme! :)

[Lenore]

I ordered all my books for this challenge and Amazon is being slower than usual!!!

[Alycia]

That sucks! Do you know why Amazon isbeing so slow?

[Lenore]

I'm going to assume it was the Super Saver Shipping. :(

[Alycia]

I have had that problem too recently. I just didn't think about it. It used to be so fast. I hope you get your books soon.

[Lenore]

Me too! I'm ready for my copy of Dead to the World most.

[Valorie]

3/5 Done

1. May: Burning Alive by Shannon Butcher 5/11 ****
2. Shifter: They Call Me Death by Missy Jane
3. Flower: Ghost of a Chance by Yasmine Galenorn 5/2 ***
4. 5th Book: Mortal Sins by Eileen Wilks 5/8 ****
5. Before 1950: One With the Shadows (1821) by Susan Squires

To Read:


Done:

[Valorie]

4/5 Done

1. May: Burning Alive by Shannon Butcher 5/11 ****
2. Shifter: They Call Me Death by Missy Jane 5/12 ***
3. Flower: Ghost of a Chance by Yasmine Galenorn 5/2 ***
4. 5th Book: Mortal Sins by Eileen Wilks 5/8 ****
5. Before 1950: One With the Shadows (1821) by Susan Squires

To Read:


Done:

[Lenore]

May Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris
Shifter Wolf Cross by S.A. Swan
Flower Radiant Shadows by Melissa Marr
5th Book Embraced by Darkness by Keri Arthur
Before 1950 Highland Dawn by Donna Grant

[Shannon]

1. Published in May: Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews
2. Features a Shifter: The Smoke Thief by Shana Abé - 5/8 - ★ ★ ★ ★ - my review
3. Flower on Cover: Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris - 5/17 - ★ ★ ★ - my review
4. 5th in Series: Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole
5. Set Before 1950: The Dream Thief by Shana Abé

READ


TO READ

[Lenore]

May Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris
Shifter Wolf Cross by S.A. Swan
Flower Radiant Shadows by Melissa Marr
5th Book The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter
Before 1950 Highland Dawn by Donna Grant