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July 2010 Reading Challenge
9/10Just finished Blackout............... 500 pages more than I bargained for and it has a sequel that will be released later this year. The things I put myself through...
Of Time:
1.(historical)
2.(contemporary)
3.(futuristic).
4.(Time Travel).
5.(year you were born).
Of place
6.(urban)
7.(rural)
8.(space or off-planet)]
9.(fantasy).)
10.(a place you have visited)Darkfever
9/10 down9. Fantasy -
To Read:
Read:
Also Read:
Another book down. Hopefully I'll be able to finish! It's going to be close though.Read: 9/10
1. Historical:
2.Contemporary:
3.Futuristic:
4.Time Travel:
5.1990:
6.Urban:
7.Rural:
8.Space:
9.Fantasy:
10. Indiana: The Trouble With Magic by Madelyn Alt
Seven done. Going to try to get Wanderlust read before Sunday. But have been busy with packing for my move next week. We'll see.7/10 read
Historical - Dane July 7 - 4 Stars
Contemporary - Dreamveil July 8 - 5 Stars
Futuristic - Magic Bites July 20 - 4 Stars
Time Travel - Abandon the Night July 28 - 4 Stars
1979 - Kindred
Urban - Forged of Shadows July 15 - 4 Stars
Rural - The Pride of LionsJuly 16 - 4 Stars
Space - Wanderlust
Fantasy - The Last Stormlord
Set in Chicago - Assassin's Honor July 4 - 3 Stars
FINISHED!10/10 Complete
Historical:
Contemporary:
Futuristic:
Time Travel:
1986:
Urban:
Rural:
Space:
Fantasy:
Home Town:
July has been a busy month, so i haven't had a chance to sign up til' today. But my reading this month has been done with this challenge in mind. So here's my list.Historical.
Not sure if a novella from an anthology counts, but i hope it does.
Novella name:Free, a story of Evernight. Read.
Contemporary.
Read.
Future.
Does near future count?
Read.
Year i was born.
Hmmm, not a lot of interesting-sounding books published in 92'.
To Read.
Big City.
Read.
Small country.
Read.
Space.
To Read.
Town entirely created by the author.
Read.
Book set in the USA (very few books are set where i live).
Currently reading.
Lauren, just out of curiosity, where do you live? I bet the group could come up with a handful of books that would be relatively local for you. It's fun reading books that take place in your own area. Of course, note that the challenge wasn't just where you live, but also places you have visited. :-)
Finished! I loved Changless - it was four stars until that intense ending that pushed it definitively into 5 star territory. I hope Lord Maccon suffers forever in the next book!!Of Time:
Of place
7. (Rural) Gabriel Hawk’s Lady by Beverly Barton - ★ ★ ★
Mod
Wow! close but no cigar! That's it for me. I'm happy!List **Subject to change at any time**
COMPLETED ~ 9/10
Of Time
1] Historical: To Sin with a Scoundrel - Cara Elliott
Of Place
Other Reads Completed
7/10 readOf Time:
1. (historical
2. (contemporary)
3. (futuristic) Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon
4. (time-travel)
5. (popular when I was born) Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands Jorge Amado, Harriet De Onis
Of place
6.(urban)
7.(rural)
8. (Space) Taken by Anya Bast
9.(fantasy)
10.(visited New Orleans)
10/10Had to switch the last one on my list. But finished the challenge. I must add that Shiver was awesome! I loved it and will be reading Linger as soon as I can get my hand on it!
Of Time:
1.(historical)
2.(contemporary)
3.(futuristic).
4.(Time Travel).
5.(year you were born).
Of place
6.(urban)
7.(rural)
8.(space or off-planet)]
9.(fantasy).)
10.(a place you have visited)
Read: 9/10Of Time:
Of Place
9. Fantasy: Sunshine by Robin McKinley
Also Read:
8/10Of Time:
X1. (historical). Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen DONE 7/16/2010
2. in the present (contemporary). Stealing Fatima STARTED
X3. in the future (futuristic). Kindred in Death by JD Robb DONE 7/9/2010
X4. time-travel. A Wrinkle in Time byMadeleine L’Engle DONE 7/24/2010
X5. popular 1950. ABook of Narnians by C.S. Lewis DONE 7/12/2010
Of place
X6. (urban) The Drowning Pool by Ron MacDonald DONE 7/24/2010
X7. rural setting, Innocent Man by Grisham DONE 7/12/2010
8. in space or off-planet. Red Planet by Heinlein STARTED
X9. (fantasy). I, Robot by Isaac Asimov DONE 7/26/2010
X10. Killing Dance an Anita Blake Novel (takes place in St.Louis area where I was born and raised and currently living near.) DONE 7/10/2010
Read 6/101. Historical-Night of the Huntress Kathryn Smith
4. Time-travel-Beyond the Highland Mist Karen Marie Moning
6. Urban-Sizzling Sixteen Janet Evanovich
9. Fantasy-The Charmed Sphere Catherine Asaro
Read 2/10 Yes I'm a slow readerHistorical- The Rest Falls Away
Contemporary-You Slay Me
futuristic-Rapture in Death
Time Travel-Broken
1965-The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress
Urban-Death's Daughter
Rural-
Space-Have Space Suit-Will Travel
Fantasy-Sweet Silver Blues
Place I have lived or visited- New York-
Books left to read
Books read
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Help! I can't find a book that I want to read that was published in 1962. Any Suggestions?
Vicci wrote: "Help! I can't find a book that I want to read that was published in 1962. Any Suggestions?"Vicci, A Wrinkle in Time was published in 1962--and it's a nice fast read. :)
So was Michener's Source, but that is definitely not a fast read. ;)
8/10 readOf Time:
1. (historical
2. (contemporary)
3. (futuristic) Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon
4. (time-travel)
5. (popular when I was born) Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands Jorge Amado, Harriet De Onis
Of place
6.(urban)
7.(rural)
8. (Space)
9.(fantasy)
10.(visited New Orleans)
I have one day to read my last book. It might happen, but I've already done better than I thought I would - Xenocide was time-consuming and nerve-wracking, and now to discover that it didn't end with this book - GRR! And too much was left hanging to drop it, so looks like I'll be reading Children of the MindParanormal Romance
9/10 completed
9. Fantasy: Made-up Place:: Superior Saturday by Garth Nix
Better late then never, NO?4/10 that fit the challenge....
1. Historical -
2. Contemporary - Eternal Kiss of Darkness
3. Future - The Hunger Games
4. Time-Travel -
5.
6. Urban - Beastly
7. Small Town -
8. Space - An Uncommon Whore
9. Fantasy -
10. Visited -
MARTINA'S JULY CHALLENGE - OF TIME & SPACE - 10/10 COMPLETED!!! FINISHED!! YAY! :-)Just finished Bonds of Justice (Psy-Changeling, #8) by Nalini Singh (★★★★). I think this book, or at the very least, a book from this series was on at least 75% of the lists for the "futuristic" category, so this is likely repetitive for most of you. However, if you AREN'T reading this series, you should be! They take place around the year 2080 in a world consisting of humans, shape-shifters, and "psy" (humans with various psychic powers). Each book is a different story of how a unique love overcomes not only adversity, but is also an adventure story of political intrigue, murder mystery, and more. They're solid reading and the series plot arc will keep you wanting more! Book #9 will be in in Nov 2010 and I'll be buying it for sure!
Now I'm off to comprise my reading list for the August Challenge! :-)
1. HISTORICAL:
2. CONTEMPORARY:
3. FUTURISTIC:
4. TIME TRAVEL:
*5. 1977:
6. URBAN (Chicago, IL):
7.
8. SPACE:
*9. IMAGINARY PLACE:
*10. PLACE I'VE LIVED OR VISTED (SEATTLE):
* = books typically not categorized as PNR/UF
Laura Lulu wrote: "Vicci wrote: "Help! I can't find a book that I want to read that was published in 1962. Any Suggestions?"Vicci, A Wrinkle in Time was published in 1962--and it's a nice fast read. ..."
Thanks!
Martina the Book Fairy wrote: "MARTINA'S JULY CHALLENGE - OF TIME & SPACE - 10/10 COMPLETED!!! FINISHED!! YAY! :-)"Congratulations, Martina!!
Finished 8 books this month. The last book was Wanderlust, and I enjoyed it as much as the first in the series. Wish I had the third book in front of me so I could start reading it now.8/10 read
Historical - Dane July 7 - 4 Stars
Contemporary - Dreamveil July 8 - 5 Stars
Futuristic - Magic Bites July 20 - 4 Stars
Time Travel - Abandon the Night July 28 - 4 Stars
1979 - Kindred
Urban - Forged of Shadows July 15 - 4 Stars
Rural - The Pride of LionsJuly 16 - 4 Stars
Space - Wanderlust July 31 - 5 Stars
Fantasy - The Last Stormlord
Set in Chicago - Assassin's Honor July 4 - 3 Stars
Read 3/10 Did better than I thought I would. We had a power outage last weekend and got almost two books read in a couple of days.Historical- The Rest Falls Away
Contemporary-You Slay Me
futuristic-Rapture in Death
Time Travel-Broken
1965-
Urban-Death's Daughter
Rural-
Space-Have Space Suit-Will Travel
Fantasy-Sweet Silver Blues
Place I have lived or visited- New York-
Books left to read
Books read
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Jessica (Rhayne Vhexus/Vhiper) wrote: "I am in:All 10 Finished!!!!!!
Of Time:Envy
1. (historical):Jane Slayre by Sherri Browning Erwin FINISHED 7/21/10
2. (contemporary):The Dark-Hunters Vol.1 by Sherrilyn Kenyon FINISHED ..."
All done!!!!!
10/10 COMPLETE - FINALLY DONE!
ALSO READ:
Jen (jlkish) wrote: " 10/10 COMPLETE - FINALLY DONE!"Congratulations, Jen!!
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Well, I am not going to make 10/10 this month "1962" book could not get before the end of the day. But that's ok. I read a lot of great books this month. Looking forward to next month.
10/10 done, with the approval of Ann aka Iftcan (thanks)!To Read:
Read:
Also Read:
Jessica wrote: "10/10 done, with the approval of Ann aka Iftcan (thanks)!"Congratulations, Jessica!!
10/10!! Yaaay!2.contemporary - Silver Borne
3. futuristic - Hostage to Pleasure
4. time-travel - The Very Virile Viking
5. year that you were born. (1977) - A Spell for Chameleon
6. urban city (Denver) - Kitty and the Dead Man's Hand
7. rural setting, small town or country. - Blood Promise
8. space or off-planet. - Hope's Folly
9. place of author's imagination - Cast in Silence
10. currently lived in (San Francisco) - Mine to Possess
Token Female Gamer wrote: " 10/10!! Yaaay!"Yay for you TFG!!
I'm late at posting my list and didn't get it all done. Here's the final tally: 6/10Of Time:
1. Read a book that is set in the past (historical). Again The Magic by Lisa Kleypas 7/25/10
2. Read a book that is set in the present (contemporary). Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole 7/6/10
3. Read a book that is set in the future (futuristic). Glory in Death by JD Robb 7/11/10
4. Read a book that involves time-travel.
5. Read a book that was popular on the year that you were born.
Of place
6. Read a book that is set in a major city (urban)(Buenos Aires): Show No Mercy by Cindy Gerard 7/20/10
7. Read a book that is set in a rural setting, small town or country (small town in OK): I'm the Vampire, That's Why 7/13/10
8. Read a book that is set in space or off-planet.
9. Read a book that happens in a place that is completely created by the author's imagination or a place that cannot be found in a current world map. (fantasy).
10. Read a book set in the city, state or country you currently lived in, or a place, city, state or country you have visited (Cairo, Egypt): Mr. Impossible by Loretta Chase 7/8/10
I finished this one a little late. Only about 2 hours though so this is still an accomplishment :)Read: 10/10
1. Historical:
2.Contemporary:
3.Futuristic:
4.Time Travel:
5.1990:
6.Urban:
7.Rural:
8.Space:
9.Fantasy:
10. Indiana:
Read: 10/10 Done!!!Of Time:
Of Place
Also Read:
It's been a while since I've read, let alone posted. However, I did manage to read 3 books last month. One wasn't PNR but I think we're allowed a couple of those.2. The Matchmakers
7. Water Bound
9. Jewel of Atlantis
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9/10Of Time:
1. Read a book that is set in the past (historical).
2. Read a book that is set in the present (contemporary).
3. Read a book that is set in the future (futuristic).
4. Read a book that involves time-travel.
5. Read a book that was popular on the year that you were born.
Official sources for #5:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/popular_by...
http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/most-p...
Of place
6. Read a book that is set in a major city (urban)
7. Read a book that is set in a rural setting, small town or country.
8. Read a book that is set in space or off-planet.
9. Read a book that happens in a place that is completely created by the author's imagination or a place that cannot be found in a current world map. (fantasy).
10. Read a book set in the city, state or country you currently lived in, or a place, city, state or country you have visited.
As usual, you may post your list anytime you like, but no reading before July 1st.
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The Challenge of Time and Place
7/10
Of Time:
1. Past - Charming the Prince by Teresa Medeiros
2. Present -
3. Future -
4. Time-travel -
5. 1970 - Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach
Of place
6. Urban -
7. Rural -
8. Space or off-planet - Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
9. Fantasy -
10. Place Visited -
I almost forgot to post! Not that I did all that well despite having read over 40 books this month...4/10
1. Read a book that is set in the past (historical).
3. Read a book that is set in the future (futuristic).
4. Read a book that involves time-travel.
5. Read a book that was popular on the year that you were born.
Of place
8. Read a book that is set in space or off-planet.
9. Read a book that happens in a place that is completely created by the author's imagination or a place that cannot be found in a current world map. (fantasy).
10/10Of Time:
X1. (historical). Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen DONE 7/16/2010
X2. in the present (contemporary). Stealing Fatima DONE 8/3/2010
X3. in the future (futuristic). Kindred in Death by JD Robb DONE 7/9/2010
X4. time-travel. A Wrinkle in Time byMadeleine L’Engle DONE 7/24/2010
X5. popular 1950. ABook of Narnians by C.S. Lewis DONE 7/12/2010
Of place
X6. (urban) The Drowning Pool by Ron MacDonald DONE 7/24/2010
X7. rural setting, Innocent Man by Grisham DONE 7/12/2010
X8. off-planet. Red Planet by Heinlein DONE 7/31/2010
X9. (fantasy). I, Robot by Isaac Asimov DONE 7/26/2010
X10. Killing Dance an Anita Blake Novel (takes place in St.Louis area where I was born and raised and currently living near.) DONE 7/10/2010
PNR GROUP - MONTHLY CHALLENGE - JULYThe Challenge of Time and Place
Duration: July 1, 2010 - July 31, 2010
2/10 read - DONE 31/7
Of Time:
3. Futuristic:
4. Time-travel:
5. 1966:
Of place:
6. Urban:
7. Rural, small town or country:
8. Space or off-planet:
9. Fantasy:
10. Lived in or visited:
FINAL JULY UPDATEPlease note: For ease of tracking, could you please RE-POST your list with your progress after every update adding the date you finished. You may also strike out the book's title if you wish. Thanks!
74 readers signed up and 66 completed this month's challenge:
Ahrcadia ~(Fhantasie)~
Aimie
Amanda Maria - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Angie - 8 books read
Ann aka Iftcan - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
BJ Rose - 9 books read
Barbara - 9 books (out of 9) read Done! Congratulations!
Beth NC - 8 books read
Brandi the bookworm - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Briansgirl "Book Sale Queen"
Carolyn F - 9 books read
Chelsea
Cher - 9 books read
Colleen (colleenFL) - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Crystal - 8 books read
Daffodil - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Diane (deebotte) - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Dobarah - 9 books read
Erin B - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Eternity21 - 3 books read
Felicia (Ferishia) - 8 books read
FlibBityFLooB - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Gem H aka *Dhelirious* - 5 books read
Gina - 6 books read
Gus
Jaime - 4 books read
Jen (jlkish) - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Jess - 8 books read
Jessica - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Jessica (Rhayne Vhexus/Vhiper) - 4 books read
Jheneal - 3 books read
Jheanelle - 4 books read
Judithe - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Kelley Anne - 8 books read
Koula - 5 books read
Lacy - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Laura Lulu - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Lizz - 1 book read
LooLoo - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Lora - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Lynn - 5 books read
Mariana - 6 books read
Marlon - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Martina the Book Fairy - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Mel W - 2 books read
Michelle (shelli_m)
Michelle in Florida - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Miss - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Mrs.soule - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
N.L. - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Nita - 8 books read
Pat - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Patty - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Princess - 2 books read
Rachel - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Rebecca (bexsi)
Ruthie
Samantha (SparklyBluEyes) - 4 books read
Sandy - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Shazzy - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Shelleyrae - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Steph - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Stephanie (CA) - 4 books read
Suzanne (nyxxy) - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Tina - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Token Female Gamer - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Valorie - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Vicci - 9 books read
Yz - 7 books read
4 new readers signed up since the last update:
Amber M - 3 books read
Lady Grey - 6 books read
Shay - 4 books read
Tara - 4 books read
Challenge is now closed.
32 readers completed all 10 categories this month. Congratulations!
Total books read: 518
Well done, everyone!
Mel W wrote: "FINAL JULY UPDATE4 new readers signed up since the last update:
Amber M
Hey, Mel? I participated in a couple challenges earlier this year. Don't they count anymore? It's not a big deal if not. It isn't like I'm going to end up at the top of the list. ;) Thanks!
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PNR Group July 2010 Challenge
The Challenge of Time and Place
July 1 - 31, 2010
Completed: 10/10
Of Time
1. Historical: Water Song by Suzanne Weyn, 7-26-10
2. Contemporary: Bite Marks by Jennifer Rardin, 7-9-10
3. Futuristic: Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh, 7-27-10
4. Time-Travel: The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger, 7-19-10
5. 1969: The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K Le Guin, 7-21-10
Of Place
6. Urban: Magic in the Shadows by Devon Monk, 7-13-10
7. Rural: Stormwalker by Allyson James, 7-25-10
8. Off-Planet: Grimspace by Ann Aguirre, 7-7-10
9. Fantasy: Luck in the Shadows by Lynn Flewelling, 7-24-10
10. Illinois: Witch Blood by Anya Bast, 7-25-10