June Challenge 2010

[Megan]

June- Summer Books! (3 books) as the Summer Solstice is June 21st (and 2 books of your choice)

(There will be 5 books for each challenge from now until August, as the summer months are a very busy time for some people)

Rules: Romance books must have “Summer” OR summer related words (heat, beach, sun, desert etc.) in the book in some way. This means that “Summer” OR the Summer related words needs to be in the title, the name of the heroine, the first or last name of the author , or “Summer” needs to be one of the seasons that the book takes place during. Or, if you are desperate- if a book cover just looks like “Summer” to you then GO FOR IT! Please post book covers as well. If you forgot or don’t know how to post book covers please see the instructions which are in the March 2010 Monthly Challenge.

Duration: June 1-30

You can join this challenge at any time!

[Michelle]

0/5 read

1.Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
2.Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson
3.The Sun Witch by Linda Winstead Jones
4.Sinful by Charlotte Featherstone
5.Dark Prince by Christine Feehan



* May swap for

[Megan]

0/5 Completed

Summer:
1 – Upon a Wicked Time by Karen Ranney (starts in June)
2 – One Man’s Love (Book 1 Highland Lords) by Karen Ranney (starts in July)
3 – Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater (covers all seasons)
Any choice:
4 – Sinful by Charlotte Featherstone
5 - ? will decide later

[Kelley]

count me in!

[Kelley]

Completed 0/5

June- Summer Books! (3 books) as the Summer Solstice is June 21st (and 2 books of your choice)

(There will be 5 books for each challenge from now until August, as the summer months are a very busy time for some people)

Rules: Romance books must have “Summer” OR summer related words (heat, beach, sun, desert etc.) in the book in some way. This means that “Summer” OR the Summer related words needs to be in the title, the name of the heroine, the first or last name of the author , or “Summer” needs to be one of the seasons that the book takes place during. Or, if you are desperate- if a book cover just looks like “Summer” to you then GO FOR IT! Please post book covers as well. If you forgot or don’t know how to post book covers please see the instructions which are in the March 2010 Monthly Challenge.

Duration: June 1-30

You can join this challenge at any time!

[Valorie]

Count me in!

0/5 Done

1. Swimming with the Dead by Kathy Brandt
2. Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson
3. TBD
4. Changes by Jim Butcher
5. Elijah by Jacquelyn Frank

To Read:

[Carolyn F.]

I'm in - I'll post later.

[Ѽ Cher Ѽ]

I'll try again guys+, I'll post later too

[Michelle]

We haven't even started yet, and I'm already thinking of changing my books.

[Megan]

LMAO!! I am too!!! LOL!

[Diane ~Firefly~]

I'm in! I figure I'll get the rest of the books once I've read them and see what season they are set in.

3 Summer books
1. Manhunting by Jennifer Cruise (summer local)
2. TBD
3. TBD

2 Reader's Choice
1. Sex and the Single Ghost by Tawny Taylor
2. She Went All the Way by Meggin Cabot

[Megan]

June Challenge – Summer Books!

Challenge Duration: June 1-30th

You can join this challenge at any time!

Participants:

Carolyn F.
Cher
Diane
Kelley
Megan
Michelle
Ruth
Valorie


Total books read in this challenge so far: 0

Please re-post your list after every update. Updates will occur every Sunday.

Also, please have your total at the top of your post (example 1/6 books read). Striking out the books you have read is also helpful and/or dating them also helps!

Thank you and enjoy your books everyone!

If a book is not in the group bookshelf, please add it! Thank you!

[Ѽ Cher Ѽ]

June ~ Summer Books! (3 books)~Summer Solstice & Readers Choice (2 books)

Duration: June 1-31, 2010

Summer Books:
1. Dark Prince ~ Christine Feehan
2. Sand, Sun...Seduction!: Enticed\Propositioned\Fevered ~ Stephanie Bond
3. Twenty Boy Summer ~ Sarah Ockler

Readers Choice:
1. The Sweet Spot ~ Kimberly Kay Terry
2. Nights in Rodanthe ~ Nicholas Sparks

[Julie]

I would like to join this challenge. DO you post a list then read from it? or do you add the books as you read them?

[Megan]

Julie wrote: "I would like to join this challenge. DO you post a list then read from it? or do you add the books as you read them?"

It's up to you. You can do it either way. Whatever fits you best!! And even if you post a list, you can always change your mind and swap out books (I do this all the time!) Enjoy the challenge and have fun! :o)

[Julie]

I am in then!
1. Summer on Bloosom Street by Debbie Macomber-CR
2. Table for Five by Susan Wiggs (summer type cover)
3. Summer at Willow Lake by Sheryl Wood
4. Summer Island by Kristin Hannah
5. TBA

[Megan]

Julie wrote: "I am in then!
1. Summer on Bloosom Street by Debbie Macomber-CR
2. Table for Five by Susan Wiggs (summer type cover)
3. Summer at Willow Lake by Sheryl Wood
4. Summer Island by Kristin Hannah
..."

Awesome! :o)

[Kelley]

Completed 0/5

Summer:
1 -
2 -
3 -

Reader's Choice:
4 - Cemetery Dance (currently reading)

5 - No Time for Goodbye (currently reading)


June- Summer Books! (3 books) as the Summer Solstice is June 21st (and 2 books of your choice)

(There will be 5 books for each challenge from now until August, as the summer months are a very busy time for some people)

Rules: Romance books must have “Summer” OR summer related words (heat, beach, sun, desert etc.) in the book in some way. This means that “Summer” OR the Summer related words needs to be in the title, the name of the heroine, the first or last name of the author , or “Summer” needs to be one of the seasons that the book takes place during. Or, if you are desperate- if a book cover just looks like “Summer” to you then GO FOR IT! Please post book covers as well. If you forgot or don’t know how to post book covers please see the instructions which are in the March 2010 Monthly Challenge.

Duration: June 1-30

You can join this challenge at any time!

[Kelley]

Ruth wrote: "2.In the Courts of the Sun
..."

I'll be curious what you think of this one Ruth. A friend of mine read it last year and raved about it. I really want to read it but the size is discouraging me. :-)

[Julie]

2/5 READ

Julie wrote: "I am in then!
1. ..." -DONE
2. (summer type cover)DONE
3. CR
4.
5. TBA

[Kelley]

Completed 2/5

Summer:
1 - The Mermaid's Mirror (currently reading) - takes place in California where it's summer year-round! LOL And as obvious by the cover, the ocean plays a key role, with lots of surfing, among other things


2 -
3 -

Reader's Choice:
4 - Cemetery Dance (finished 6/3/10)

5 - No Time for Goodbye (finished 6/3/10)


June- Summer Books! (3 books) as the Summer Solstice is June 21st (and 2 books of your choice)

(There will be 5 books for each challenge from now until August, as the summer months are a very busy time for some people)

Rules: Romance books must have “Summer” OR summer related words (heat, beach, sun, desert etc.) in the book in some way. This means that “Summer” OR the Summer related words needs to be in the title, the name of the heroine, the first or last name of the author , or “Summer” needs to be one of the seasons that the book takes place during. Or, if you are desperate- if a book cover just looks like “Summer” to you then GO FOR IT! Please post book covers as well. If you forgot or don’t know how to post book covers please see the instructions which are in the March 2010 Monthly Challenge.

Duration: June 1-30

You can join this challenge at any time!

[Megan]

Kelley wrote: "Completed 2/5

Summer:
1 - The Mermaid's Mirror (currently reading) - takes place in California where it's summer year-round! LOL And as obvious by the cover, the ocean plays a ke..."

HOLY COW! 2 already! I'm jealous!! ;o)

[Kelley]

Megan wrote: "HOLY COW! 2 already! I'm jealous!! ;o) ..."

Well I fall a slightly different way of tracking than most people do. I guess some would call it cheating but for me, it's just how I do them.

Sometimes it can take me weeks to finish a book because I always have so many going at once I bounce back and forth between. Keeps the stories fresh though it means I take longer to read a book.

So for challenges I really don't pay any attention to when I started a book but only pay attention to when I finish one. If I finish it during the current month, I count it, even if I started it months before.

For example, a couple of the books I'm currently reading, I started 2 or 3 months ago and am still reading because they are my "bathroom books" which means I only read a couple pages at a time.

[Megan]

Kelley wrote: "Megan wrote: "HOLY COW! 2 already! I'm jealous!! ;o) ..."

Well I fall a slightly different way of tracking than most people do. I guess some would call it cheating but for me, it's just how I do..."

Hey, it's when you finish them that counts, right? There are a few books (mainly classics) that I've started YEARS ago and need to finish one day! At least you stick with yours!

[Ruth]

Kelley wrote: "Ruth wrote: "2.In the Courts of the Sun
..."

I'll be curious what you think of this one Ruth. A friend of mine read it last year and raved about it. I really want to read it but the size is di..."

lol - im going to listen to it - it sounds interesting.

[Valorie]

1/5 Done

1. Swimming with the Dead by Kathy Brandt
2. Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson
3. TBD
4. Changes by Jim Butcher 6/4 *****
5. Elijah by Jacquelyn Frank

[Gigi, Moderator]

If you're in a another group that is doing a June challenge, can you use some of the same books if they apply?

[Megan]

Gigi wrote: "If you're in a another group that is doing a June challenge, can you use some of the same books if they apply?"

In this group you can! I cross-challenge all time (if I'm in another challenge). And most other groups allow it as well. I don't think I could finish 2 challenges at the same time if it wasn't for that! LOL

[Gigi, Moderator]

LOL! Awesome. I'm in! Thanks Megan! I'll post the books in a few.

[Julie]

I am currently reading
woohoo I figured out how to add the book cover to a post!!

[Megan]

LOL! Great job Julie!! It took me a VERY long time to figure out how to post a book cover!! And I think I had to end up asking Michelle! LOL

[Julie]

I felt so drab compared with everyone else's comments and post!! I feel pretty now!! LOLOL

[Michelle]

Julie wrote: "I felt so drab compared with everyone else's comments and post!! I feel pretty now!! LOLOL"

LOL!

[Gigi, Moderator]

4 out of 5

Ok, here I go:
Summer
A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux6/25

Where Dreams Begin by Lisa Kleypas6/14

Something Wonderful by Judith McNaught6/27


Other
Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

Nauti Boy by Lora Leigh6/21

[Michelle]

Gigi wrote: "Ok, here I go:
Summer
A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux

Where Dreams Begin by Lisa Kleypas
[bookcover:Where Dreams Be..."

I really enjoyed Outlander! And of course I'm kicking myself for not grabbing Nauti Boy from the used bookstore when I had the chance.

[Michelle]

1/5 read

1.Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater*****
2.Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson
3.The Sun Witch by Linda Winstead Jones
4.Sinful by Charlotte Featherstone
5.Dark Prince by Christine Feehan



* May swap for

[Gigi, Moderator]

Michelle wrote: "I really enjoyed Outlander! And of course I'm kicking myself for not grabbing Nauti Boy from the used bookstore when I had the chance"

Oh great! I'm looking forward to finally reading Outlander. I've had it on my TBR for a while. I love Lora Leigh, but I've heard mix reviews about Nauti. However, I'll let you know what I thought.

[Michelle]

Gigi wrote: "Michelle wrote: "I really enjoyed Outlander! And of course I'm kicking myself for not grabbing Nauti Boy from the used bookstore when I had the chance"

Oh great! I'm looking forward to finally r..."

Please do :) I've started Lora Leigh's Elite Ops and Breed series. I'll admit, I can see why they wouldn't appeal to everybody, but I really like those series so far.

[Gigi, Moderator]

Michelle wrote: "Gigi wrote: "Michelle wrote: "I really enjoyed Outlander! And of course I'm kicking myself for not grabbing Nauti Boy from the used bookstore when I had the chance"

Oh great! I'm looking forward..."

Ok, I will. I love her Breed series, but I agree its definitely not for everyone.

[Megan]

1/5 Completed

Summer:
1 – Upon a Wicked Time by Karen Ranney (starts in June)
2 – One Man’s Love (Book 1 Highland Lords) by Karen Ranney (starts in July)
3 – Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater (covers all seasons) **** 06/06
Any choice:
4 – Sinful by Charlotte Featherstone
5 – TBD

[Valorie]

2/5 Done

1. Swimming with the Dead by Kathy Brandt
2. Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson
3. Blood Magic by Eileen Wilks
4. Changes by Jim Butcher 6/4 *****
5. Elijah by Jacquelyn Frank 6/6 ****

[Megan]

June Challenge – Summer Books!

Challenge Duration: June 1-30th

You can join this challenge at any time!

Participants:

Carolyn F. -
Cher -
Diane -
Gigi -
Julie - 1 read
Kelley - 2 read
Megan - 1 read
Michelle - 1 read
Ruth - 2 read
Valorie - 2 read


Total books read in this challenge so far: 9

Please re-post your list after every update. Updates will occur every Sunday.

Also, please have your total at the top of your post (example 1/6 books read). Striking out the books you have read is also helpful and/or dating them also helps!

Thank you and enjoy your books everyone!

If a book is not in the group bookshelf, please add it! Thank you!

[Julie]

2/5 Read for Challenge

SUMMER:
1. Summer on Blossom Street **** 6/4
2. Table for Five *** 6/6
3. Summer Island -Currently Reading

READER'S CHOICE:
4. TBA
5. TBA

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Update - 2/5

3 Summer books
1. Manhunting by Jennifer Cruise (summer local) - 6/1/10
2. TBD
3. TBD

2 Reader's Choice
1. Casting Spells by Barbara Bretton - 6/3/10
2. She Went All the Way by Meggin Cabot

[Kelley]

Completed 3/5

Summer:
1 - The Mermaid's Mirror (currently reading) - takes place in California where it's summer year-round! LOL And as obvious by the cover, the ocean plays a key role, with lots of surfing, among other things


2 - Shiver (finished 6/6/10)
- not much but a small part of the book does occur during summer. :-)

3 -

Reader's Choice:
4 - Cemetery Dance (finished 6/3/10)

5 - No Time for Goodbye (finished 6/3/10)


June- Summer Books! (3 books) as the Summer Solstice is June 21st (and 2 books of your choice)

(There will be 5 books for each challenge from now until August, as the summer months are a very busy time for some people)

Rules: Romance books must have “Summer” OR summer related words (heat, beach, sun, desert etc.) in the book in some way. This means that “Summer” OR the Summer related words needs to be in the title, the name of the heroine, the first or last name of the author , or “Summer” needs to be one of the seasons that the book takes place during. Or, if you are desperate- if a book cover just looks like “Summer” to you then GO FOR IT! Please post book covers as well. If you forgot or don’t know how to post book covers please see the instructions which are in the March 2010 Monthly Challenge.

Duration: June 1-30

You can join this challenge at any time!

[Kelley]

Ruth wrote: Ruth wrote: "2.In the Courts of the Sun
..."

lol - im going to listen to it - it sounds interesting..."

that's how I'll do it if I get a chance to read this one. I usually try to do the really long books in audio when I can. But the library hasn't gotten it yet in that format.

[Kelley]

Gigi wrote: "Ok, here I go:
Summer
A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux..."

That is one of myall time favorite books! It was actually my very first Deveraux book years ago and my first "romance" I ever read. I had read mainly horrors and thriller up until then mixed up with some cozy mysteries and gothics.

[Gigi, Moderator]

Kelley wrote: "Gigi wrote: "Ok, here I go:
Summer
A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux..."

That is one of myall time favorite books! It was actually my very first Deveraux book years ago and my first "..."

Oh really! This book seems to have gotten a lot of good reviews. We have that in common because this will also be my first Deveraux book, as well as my first time-travel book. I was more of a contemporary romance person so, I'm trying to discover new authors and genres. I'm looking forward to reading it.

[Carolyn F.]

Kelley wrote: "Gigi wrote: "Ok, here I go:
Summer
A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux..."

That is one of myall time favorite books! It was actually my very first Deveraux book years ago and my first "..."

Me too Kelley. This was my first romance book too and I had been reading thrillers and horror books.

[Kelley]

Completed 4/5

Summer:
1 - The Mermaid's Mirror (currently reading) - takes place in California where it's summer year-round! LOL And as obvious by the cover, the ocean plays a key role, with lots of surfing, among other things


2 - Shiver (finished 6/6/10)
- not much but a small part of the book does occur during summer. :-)

3 - Much Ado About Matchmaking (finished 6/8/10)


Reader's Choice:
4 - Cemetery Dance (finished 6/3/10)

5 - No Time for Goodbye (finished 6/3/10)


June- Summer Books! (3 books) as the Summer Solstice is June 21st (and 2 books of your choice)

(There will be 5 books for each challenge from now until August, as the summer months are a very busy time for some people)

Rules: Romance books must have “Summer” OR summer related words (heat, beach, sun, desert etc.) in the book in some way. This means that “Summer” OR the Summer related words needs to be in the title, the name of the heroine, the first or last name of the author , or “Summer” needs to be one of the seasons that the book takes place during. Or, if you are desperate- if a book cover just looks like “Summer” to you then GO FOR IT! Please post book covers as well. If you forgot or don’t know how to post book covers please see the instructions which are in the March 2010 Monthly Challenge.

Duration: June 1-30

You can join this challenge at any time!