July 2010 Reading Challenge

[ൠSinful]

Michelle in Florida:

Of Time:
1. Historical: Sinful Yah. Not so much. Not for me. The writing was fine. The character development fine. It was all ok, but I didn't like how the story went. I still thinnk he is an ass and I don't like the ending. Not an HEA to me.

*2. Contemporary To All A Good Night Talk about a left field book to buy and read in July!! It was an anthology and frankly being novella's with a HEA it was just too unbelievable that in a couple of days 3 couples were proclaiming love. Good stories. Yes. But, they all seemed unrealistic. I think I like theses short novella love stories when it's a shifter who meets their destined mate. That makes sense- love in 24 hours when it is a chemical reaction makes sense. The rest was ridiculous. But I knew what I was buying didn't I. (*This is 1st of 3 non Paranormal element books)

3. Futuritic Bonds of Justice This was a great addition to the Psy Changeling series. If you haven't read them, start with book 1. Although each book is a HEA, there is a big political story that evolves in each book. A LOT continues to evolve with the Pure Psy fanatics working for the elimination of humans, changelings and fractured psy... Great new characters and even a few more I want to know more about. Max has a brother I hope we meet at some point

4. time-travel The Immortal Highlander You know, I am kinda glad I didn't read all these way back when. I think I did the 4 big ones you need for Fever and now I am a happy girl. First, I just love my highlanders. Ooooohh. Yummo. Second, I think I want to go crazy and read all the highlanders and fever books with a spiral taking copious notes before the final book comes out. I had no idea this is how bad ol D was changed from Fae to Mortal. Sittin on Cocoa beach as happy as a girl can be!

*5. 1967 At Wit's End (This is my 2nd of 3 allowed non paranormal element books) Mom had this book. Not in great shape at all because it is funny funny funny and has been abused through the years. Nice revisit. Funny how much is still appropriate and where times have changed. I would think it is out of print now. I know kindle and BN didn't have it as a download.

6. a major city (urban) Twice Bitten I just love this series. One of my favorite three and I am so sad that I have to wait another YEAR for a new one. UGG. That being said, there were points in this book where I wanted to chuck it against the wall. I read the first two in a fast day and this one took a long time. I kept walking away mad at a character. But, in the end I am ok for another year. Thank heavens.

7. a rural setting: The Mane Attraction LOVE Shelly Laurenston. Just love her humor and story telling. The characters are fun. The story is sexy, but they don't jump in bed and stay there. By the time they hook up I am drooling for it. And the plot is always great.

8. space or off-planet Born of Night I liked the book. I typically can't stand anything set in space or another planet, but this was typical Kenyon. Infact, it reeked of Acheron. SK makes no bones about her childhood and it creeps into this story with the same brutality that it did in Ash's story. 3AM and my guts are on the ground.

9. cannot be found in a current world map. (fantasy). Night Life decent UF. Actually, I did enjoy the story and the world/character building of this first in series. What I got sick of was her being so negative and grumpy all the time. Well. I think the last sentence was uplifting. Until then she needed a shot of happy or even snarky. I will read the next one, but if she is always like this I won't last for 5 books.

10. you have visited: The Mane Squeeze(New York City) Another Shelly Laurenston. Just love the relationships she develops between lovers, family, and friends. Yummy!

Others Read:
Voyeur Great story. Really loved the characters but normally I think m/f romantic erotica isn't any more tawdry than BDB. But this one is blush city. For a book titled voyeur, I sure felt like I needed to draw the shades and have a bit of privacy whilst I read. :)
Naughty Little Secret I did like this erotica book. It is a bit bizarre- just NOTHING like anything I have ever read along plot lines. And that is refreshing. But it did disturb me at times. It isn't dark- like rape or out there like menage- it is a romance- but how he romances her is just .... nothin' I would respond to.
Strip Search Follow up story to Bound and Determined. I enjoyed both.

[♥Lynn ♥]

Michelle I love your reviews!

[Vicci]

4/10 done.

Changed 1. Burning Lamp to Fired Up

Of Time:
1. Historical: Fired Up by Amanda Quick
2. Contemporary: Demon Hunts by C. E. Murphy 7/2 (*****)
3. Futuristic: Innocent in Death by J.D. Robb 7/6 (*****)
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. Urban: Succubus Dreamsby Richelle Mead 7/4 (*****)
7. Rural: Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris
8. Space: Ghost Hunter by Jayne Castle 7/8 (*****)
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.(Vegas/Visited) Cheat the Grave by Vicki Petterson



Other books Read:

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

wow you ladies are really going through this challenge!

[Jessica]

5/10 Wolfbreed was really good. Started off super slow but was still intriguing enough to keep reading.

1. Historical - Wolfbreed 7/9 4 stars
2. Contemporary - Once Dead, Twice Shy 7/3 3 stars
3. Future - Uglies
4. Time-Travel - The Time Traveler's Wife 7/7 5 stars
5. 1983 - Pet Sematary
6. Urban - Bullet 7/8 3 stars
7. Small Town - Grave Surprise 7/2 4 stars
8. Space - Xenocide
9. Fantasy -
10. Visited -

To Read:

Read:

Also Read:

[Erin]

Read: 3/10

Of Time:
1. Historical: Burning Lamp by Amanda Quick
2. Contemporary: Eye of Heaven by Marjorie M. Liu
3. Futuristic: Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb
4. Charming the Highlander by Janet Chapman 7/2
5. Popular 1984: In the Hand of the Goddess by Tamora Pierce

Of Place
6. Urban: Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson 7/9
7. Rural: Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh
8. In Space: Zinnia by Jayne Castle
9. Fantasy: Sunshine by Robin McKinley
10. Alaska (Visited): Manhunt by Janet Evanovich 7/5



Also Read:

[N.L.]

3/10 Read

Of Time -
Historical: Dracula's Guest: and other Victorian Vampire Stories
Contemporary: Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Futuristic: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
Time-Travel: Touch the Dark by Karen Chance
1981: Becoming a Writer by Dorothea Brande

Of Place -
Urban: Twice Bitten by Chloe Neill
Rural: Blood Feud by Alyxandra Harvey
Space: Grimspace by Ann Aguirre
Fantasy: Lucinda, Dangerously by Sunny
Las Vegas, Nevada: High Stakes by Erin McCarthy

[Jaime]

2/10


1. Past - Changeless by Gail Carriger 7/9 ****
2. Present - Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
3. Future - Gabriel's Ghost by Linnea Sinclair
4. Time-Travel - Voyager by Diana Gabaldon
5. 1980 - Firestarter by Stephen King
6. Urban - Personal Demon by Kelley Armstrong
7. Rural - Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs
8. Out of this world - Storm Born by Richelle Mead
9. Fantasy - Acheron by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Atlantis)
10. New York State (visited) - Lover Mine by J.R. Ward 7/4 ****

[Erin]

Read: 4/10

Of Time:
1. Historical: Burning Lamp by Amanda Quick
2. Contemporary: Eye of Heaven by Marjorie M. Liu 7/9
3. Futuristic: Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb
4. Charming the Highlander by Janet Chapman 7/2
5. Popular 1984: In the Hand of the Goddess by Tamora Pierce

Of Place
6. Urban: Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson 7/9
7. Rural: Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh
8. In Space: Zinnia by Jayne Castle
9. Fantasy: Sunshine by Robin McKinley
10. Alaska (Visited): Manhunt by Janet Evanovich 7/5



Also Read:

[FlibBityFLooB]

5/10. Half way there :) Enjoyed the latest Chicagoland Vampire book.

1. Historical - Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
2. Contemporary - Broken by Kelley Armstrong - 7/6/10, ★★★
3. Future - Bullet by Laurell K Hamilton - 7/5/10, ★★1/2
4. Time-Travel - Undead and Unfinished by Maryjanice Davidson
5. 1975 - Z for Zachariah by Richard O'Brien
6. Urban - A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix
7. Small Town - Would-Be Witch by Kimberley Frost - 07/01/10, ★★★★
8. Space - Grimspace by Ann Aguirre
9. Fantasy - The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs - 7/8/10, ★★
10. Visited (Chicago) - Twice Bitten by Chloe Neill - 7/10/10, ★★★★★

[Rachel-RN]

5/10
Of Time:
1. Darker Than Night by Kim Lenox (historical).
2. Stakes and Stilettos by Michelle Rowen (contemporary)7/6
3. Embrace the Night Eternal by Joss Ware(futuristic)7/3
4. Abandon the Night by Joss Ware(time travel)
5. Beauty by Robin McKinley (year born- 1978)

Of place
6. Witch Heart by Anya Bast (urban-Chicago)
7. Prey by Rachel Vincent (rural)
8. My Fair Captain by J.L. Langler(off planet)7/9
9. Changed to Divine Beginnings by P.C Cast(fantasy) 7/4
10.The Devil's Due bu Jenna Black (Philadelphia) (place visited)7/4

[N.L.]

4/10 Read

Of Time -
Historical: Dracula's Guest: and other Victorian Vampire Stories
Contemporary: Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Futuristic: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
Time-Travel: Undead and Unfinished by MaryJanice Davidson
1981: Becoming a Writer by Dorothea Brande

Of Place -
Urban: Twice Bitten by Chloe Neill
Rural: Blood Feud by Alyxandra Harvey
Space: Grimspace by Ann Aguirre
Fantasy: Lucinda, Dangerously by Sunny
Las Vegas, Nevada: High Stakes by Erin McCarthy

[Sandy]

8/10 Done

1. Historical: Rebecca 7/5
2. Contemporary: The Dead Girls' Dance 7/2
3. Futuristic: Fahrenheit 451
4. Time Travel: The Time Machine 7/8
5. 1961: The Phantom Tollbooth 7/5
6. Urban: NO Quarter 7/4
7. Rural: Midnight Alley 7/10
8. Off-planet: Wanderlust
9. Fantasy: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 7/4
10. Boston (visited): Strange Neighbors 7/9

[Lora]

5/10 Read

Historical - A Great and Terrible Beauty
Contemporary - Red-Headed Stepchild 1/7 *****
Futuristic - Inside Out 4/07 *****
Time Travel - The Time Traveler's Wife 10/7 *****
1991 - The Fury 2/7 ****
Urban - Twice Bitten 7/07 ***** (most deserved, just an amazing book)
Rural - 13 to Life: A Werewolf's Tale - changing to Hush, Hush
Space - TBD
Fantasy - The Iron King
Set in Bulgaria - Angelology

To-Read


Currently Reading


Read

[Mariana]

3 of 10
1. Historical: The Cursed One (Wild Wulfs of London 3) by Ronda Thompson 07/02 ★★★
2. Contemporary: Stray by Rachel Vincent 07/10 ★★★★
3. Futuristic: Awaken Me Darkly (Alien Huntress, #1)
4. Time travel: Dark Seduction (Masters of Time, #1) by Brenda Joyce
5. 1965: Dune by Frank Herbert
6. Major City: Atlanta -Magic Burns by Illona Andrews
7. Rural Setting: Immortal by Gillian Shields 07/06 ★
8. Space/off planet:
9. Fantasy:
10. City, ST, Country: The Pleasure Slave by Gena Showalter

[Ann aka Iftcan]

The Challenge of Time and Place.

Challenge Duration: July 1, 2010 - July 31, 2010

7/10 read

Settings, including both the time element and location, are as important in the makings of a good story as great characters and well-though out plotline.

Of Time:
1. (historical) Blood Magic by Eileen Wilks .

2. present Primal Needs by Susan Sizemore

3. Read a book that is set in the future (futuristic).

4. time-travel Truly, Madly Viking by Sandra Hill

5. year that you were born. The Mouse that Roared by Leonard Wibberley (1955)


Of place

6. major city Primal Desires by Susan Sizemore

7. small town. Cream Puff Murder by Joanne Fluke

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 a state you have visited A Cast-off Coven by Juliet Blackwell

[FlibBityFLooB]

6/10

1. Historical - Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
2. Contemporary - Broken by Kelley Armstrong - 7/6/10, ★★★
3. Future - Bullet by Laurell K Hamilton - 7/5/10, ★★1/2
4. Time-Travel - Undead and Unfinished by Maryjanice Davidson
5. 1975 - Z for Zachariah by Richard O'Brien - 7/10/10, ★★★★★
6. Urban - A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix
7. Small Town - Would-Be Witch by Kimberley Frost - 07/01/10, ★★★★
8. Space - Grimspace by Ann Aguirre
9. Fantasy - The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs - 7/8/10, ★★
10. Visited (Chicago) - Twice Bitten by Chloe Neill - 7/10/10, ★★★★★

[Valorie]

2/10 Done

Historical: Awaiting the Moon by Donna Lea Simpson
Present: Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells 7/9 ****
Future: TBD
Time Travel: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
1972: The Stepford Wives by Ira Levin
Urban: Bit the Jackpot by Erin McCarthy
Rural: Wake by Lisa McMann
Space: The Down Home Zombie Blues by Linnea Sinclair
Fantasy: Second Skin by Caitlin Kittredge
Visited: The Last of the Red-Hot Vampires by Katie MacAlister 7/7 ***

[♥Lynn ♥]

Subject to change!
2/10 READ
Historical- Sinful by Charlotte Featherstone
Contemporary-Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich
Futuristic-Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Time travel-Night Watch by Terry Pratchett
Popular in 1980-If There Be Thorns by VC Andrews
Urban-Lord of Misrule by Rachel Caine
Rural-Song of the Moon by Catherine Banks
Space-Moonstruck by Susan Grant
Fantasy-Witchling by Yasmine Galenorn
KENTUCKY-Eli the Good by Silas House



Also Read 6/6
Pack Challenge
Bullet
Raised by Wolves
Magic Burns
Fever
The Mage in Black

[LooLoo]

10/10

I'm Done!!!


1. Historical - Changeless by Gail Carriger 7/3/10 3***
2. Contemporary - Dreamveil by Lynn Viehl 7/5/10 ****
3. Future - Grimspace by Ann Aguirre 7/6/10 3.5*
4. Time-Travel - Night's Kiss by Amanda Ashley 7/6/10 **
5. 1967 - Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin 7/7/10 ***
6. Urban - Succubus on Top by Richelle Mead 7/1/10 ****
7. Small Town - Tracking the Tempest by Nicole Peeler 7/8/10 ****
8. Space - Wanderlust by Ann Aguirre 7/9/10 3.5*
9. Fantasy - The Battle Sylph by L.J. McDonald 7/2/10 ****
10. Visited (Chicago) - Twice Bitten by Chloe Neill 7/10/10 *****

[Miss]

5/10 complete

1. historical: Nefertiti by Michelle Moran
2. contemporary: Austenland by Shannon Hale
3. time-travel: The Anubis Gates by Tim Powers finished 07/03 - ★★★ - a little bit confusing at times, pretty hard to get into, also a bit outdated
4. futuristic: Shades of Grey: The Road to High Saffron (Shades of Grey, #1)by Jasper Fforde - 07/05 - ★★★★ - very very good read after you get past the first third of the book, can't wait for the sequel!
5. year 1983: Untamed by Nora Roberts - 07/08 - ★★★ - didn't like the circus references, also i felt the romance lacked that certain "something"
6. urban: Salvation in Death (In Death, #27)by J.D. Robb
7. rural: Rose Daughter by Robin McKinley
8. off-planet: Dune (Dune Chronicles, #1)by Frank Herbert
9. fantasy: The Color of Magic (Discworld, #1)by Terry Pratchett - 07/11 - ★★★ - i liked it and will probably read the other Discworld books in the future (why 3 stars? i could not follow some of the more imaginative details)
10. country/city visited: UK - The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory - 07/08 - ★★★★ - a voluminous novel but engaging from the very first page

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To Read


Also Read

[Lora]

LooLoo wrote: "10/10

I'm Done!!!

Wow, congratulations, LooLoo!

[Sandy]

9/10 Done

1. Historical: Rebecca 7/5
2. Contemporary: The Dead Girls' Dance 7/2
3. Futuristic: Fahrenheit 451 7/10
4. Time Travel: The Time Machine 7/8
5. 1961: The Phantom Tollbooth 7/5
6. Urban: NO Quarter 7/4
7. Rural: Midnight Alley 7/10
8. Off-planet: Wanderlust
9. Fantasy: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 7/4
10. Boston (visited): Strange Neighbors 7/9

[Sandy]

Congratulations LooLoo

[Tina]

5/10
I changed Stealing Kathryn to fantasy place. After reading it I think it belonged as #9. I'm having a hard time picking up a few of these books especially Time travel and the year you were born. I find myself just not wanting to read them for some reason. I guess it might have to do with not caring for my #6 Magic Bites. When I read a book and don't enjoy it I feel like it was a waste of time that could have been spent reading something spectacular.


Of Time:
1.(historical) Beyond the Highland Mist 7-2-10
2.(contemporary)...........
3.(futuristic).Mine to Possess
4.(Time Travel).Blackout
5.(year you were born).Witch

Of place
6.(urban) Magic Bites 7-8-2010
7.(rural) The Last Summer 7-6-2010
8.(space or off-planet)] Hunting Julian 6-4-2010
9.(fantasy).) Stealing Kathryn 7-11-2010
10.(a place you have visited)Darkfever

[Kelley Anne]

3 Down / 7 To Go

I've gotten a bit sidetracked this month, so haven't read many of the books for the challenge yet. Time to get back on track!

1 - Historical - To Tame a Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning
2 - Contemporary - Mind Game by Christine Feehan
3 - Futuristic - Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh
4 - Time Travel - The Dark Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
5 - 1982 - Love's Long Journey by Janette Oke or The Reluctant Heiress by Eva Ibbotson
6 - Urban - Predatory Game by Christine Feehan
7 - Rural - Discord's Apple by Carrie Vaughn
8 - Space - Born of Ice by Sherrilyn Kenyon
9 - Fantasy - Graceling by Kristin Cashore
10 - Denver (Visted) - Kitty Goes to War by Carrie Vaughn

To Read:


Read:


Also Read:
Night Game
Conspiracy Game
Deadly Game

[Stephanie]

3/10 read
Historical -
Contemporary - Blood and Chocolate
Futuristic -
Time Travel -
1984 -
Urban - Dark Lover
Rural -
Space -
Fantasy - Alanna: The First Adventure
Set in California -

[FlibBityFLooB]

7/10

1. Historical - Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
2. Contemporary - Broken by Kelley Armstrong - 7/6/10, ★★★
3. Future - Bullet by Laurell K Hamilton - 7/5/10, ★★1/2
4. Time-Travel - Undead and Unfinished by Maryjanice Davidson - 07/11/10, ★★★
5. 1975 - Z for Zachariah by Richard O'Brien - 7/10/10, ★★★★★
6. Urban - A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix
7. Small Town - Would-Be Witch by Kimberley Frost - 07/01/10, ★★★★
8. Space - Grimspace by Ann Aguirre
9. Fantasy - The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs - 7/8/10, ★★
10. Visited (Chicago) - Twice Bitten by Chloe Neill - 7/10/10, ★★★★★

[Lora]

6/10 Read

Historical - A Great and Terrible Beauty
Contemporary - Red-Headed Stepchild 1/7 *****
Futuristic - Inside Out 4/07 *****
Time Travel - The Time Traveler's Wife 10/7 *****
1991 - The Fury 2/7 ****
Urban - Twice Bitten 7/07 ***** (most deserved, just an amazing book)
Rural - Hush, Hush 11/7 *****
Space - TBD
Fantasy - The Iron King
Set in Bulgaria - Angelology

To-Read


Currently Reading


Read

[Pat aka Tygyr]

3/10

Of Time:
1. in the past (historical). Water for Elephants
2. in the present (contemporary). Stealing Fatima
X3. (futuristic). Kindred in Death by JD Robb DONE 7/9/2010
4. involves time-travel. A Wrinkle in Time by L’Engle
X5. popular 1950. A Book of Narnians by C.S. Lewis DONE 7/12/2010
Of place
6. in a major city (urban) The Drowning Pool by Ron MacDonald
7. in a rural setting, small town or country. Innocent Man by Grisham
8. in space or off-planet. Red Planet by Heinlein
9. in a place that is completely created by the author's imagination (fantasy). I, Robot
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

[Steph]

Status Update:
Read: 4/10

Time
Past: Moonshine by Alaya Johnson
Present: Bound by Darkness by Annette McCleave 7/6/10 3★
Future: Inside Out by Maria V. Snyder
Time-Travel: ✄Dark Seduction by Brenda Joyce
1971: Tales from the Perilous Realm by JRR Tolkien



Place
Urban: Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill
Rural: Riding the Storm by Sydney Croft 7/3/10 4★
Space: Grimspace by Ann Aguirre 7/8/10 4★
Fantasy: ✄Sacrifice by Dakota Banks -OR- Unchained by Sharon Ashwood -OR- Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder
Lived@Australia: Hearts in Darkness by Keri Arthur 7/9/10 4★

-OR- -OR-

✄ = Book might change, depending on what I can get my hands on in July

[ൠSinful]

Lynn- I am glad you like the reviews. I love when others share their thoughts. There are so many books and it is so hard to decide what to read next.

Thank heavens for a week on the beach. I came home with only one book left to finish the challenge. Isn't summer wonderful!

[Gemma]

Completed

2/9

Historical:Changeless completed 11th July 2010. *** Review to follow
Contemporary:
Futuristic:Black Magic Sanction
Time-Travel:
Urban:
Rural: Dead As A Doornail completed 05th July 2010. Review up
Set in Space
Imaginary:
Set in a location I’ve lived or visited:


Currently Reading


Completed

[Gemma]

Oops, put Black Magic Sanctionin the wrong section! Just an update. :)

Completed

2/9

Historical:Changeless completed 11th July 2010. *** Review to follow
Contemporary:Black Magic Sanction
Futuristic:
Time-Travel:
Urban:
Rural: Dead As A Doornail completed 05th July 2010. Review up
Set in Space
Imaginary:
Set in a location I’ve lived or visited:


Currently Reading


Completed

[colleen]

The Challenge of Time and Place.
Challenge Duration: July 1, 2010 - July 31, 2010
10/10 completed!

Of Time:
1. Read a book that is set in the past (historical).
The Scarletti Curse - Christine Feehan 7/12/10
2. Read a book that is set in the present (contemporary).
Dreamveil - Lynn Viehl 7/2/10
3. Read a book that is set in the future (futuristic).
A Civil Campaign - Lois McMaster Bujold 7/4/10
4. Read a book that involves time-travel.
Kiss of the Highlander - Karen Marie Moning 7/2/10
5. Read a book that was popular on the year that you were born. 1967
Official sources for #5:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/popular_by...
http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/most-p...
Rosemary's Baby - Ira Levin 7/6/10
Of place
6. Read a book that is set in a major city (urban)
Kitty Raises Hell - Carrie Vaughn 7/1/10
7. Read a book that is set in a rural setting, small town or country.
Night Myst - Yasmine Galenorn 7/6/10
8. Read a book that is set in space or off-planet.
Diplomatic Immunity - Lois McMaster Bujold 7/4/10
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).
The Light Fantastic - Terry Pratchett 7/8/10
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. (Georgia)
Magic Bleeds - Ilona Andrews 7/6/10

[♥Lynn ♥]

Subject to change!
3/10 READ
Historical- Sinful by Charlotte Featherstone
Contemporary-Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich
Futuristic-Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Time travel-Night Watch by Terry Pratchett
Popular in 1980-If There Be Thorns by VC Andrews
Urban-Lord of Misrule by Rachel Caine
Rural-Song of the Moon by Catherine Banks
Space-Moonstruck by Susan Grant
Fantasy-Witchling by Yasmine Galenorn
KENTUCKY-Eli the Good by Silas House



Also Read 6/6
Pack Challenge
Bullet
Raised by Wolves
Magic Burns
Fever
The Mage in Black

[Sandy]

10/10 Done

1. Historical: Rebecca 7/5
2. Contemporary: The Dead Girls' Dance 7/2
3. Futuristic: Fahrenheit 451 7/10
4. Time Travel: The Time Machine 7/8
5. 1961: The Phantom Tollbooth 7/5
6. Urban: NO Quarter 7/4
7. Rural: Midnight Alley 7/10
8. Off-planet: Wanderlust 7/12
9. Fantasy: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 7/4
10. Boston (visited): Strange Neighbors 7/9

Other than the audio books of Rebecca and Harry Potter the books that I read were just OK.

[Dobarah]

4/10

Historical:
Contemporary: The Harlequin July 4
Futuristic:
Time-Travel:
1961: The Ship Who Sang done July 11
Urban: Circus of the Damned July 5
Rural:Laced with Magic
Space: Dune done July 10
Fantasy:Dragonquest
Live/Visited:

[Dobarah]

Sandy wrote: "10/10 Done

1. Historical: Rebecca 7/5
2. Contemporary: The Dead Girls' Dance 7/2
3. Futuristic: Fahrenheit 451 7/10
4. Time Travel: [book:The Time Mac..."

Congratulations! I don't see me finishing this month, but I'll enjoy trying!

[Jess]

4/10
Of Time:
1. Read a book that is set in the past (historical).
The Rest Falls Away(Gardella Vampire Chronicles, #1) by Colleen Gleason July 5th 4 Stars
2. Read a book that is set in the present (contemporary).
Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception: The Faerie Queen's Deception (Books of Faerie, #1)by Maggie Stiefvater July 7th 3 Stars
3. Read a book that is set in the future (futuristic).
The Hunger Games (Hunger Games, #1)by Suzanne Collins
or The Accidental Demon Slayer(Demon Slayer, #1)by Angie Fox 4 Stars July 11th
4. Read a book that involves time-travel.
Outlander (Outlander, #1)by Diana Gabaldon
5. Read a book that was popular on the year that you were born.

6. Read a book that is set in a major city (urban)
Leader of the Pack(Tales of an Urban Werewolf, #3)by Karen MacInerney
7. Read a book that is set in a rural setting, small town or country.
Stormwalker(Stormwalker, #1)by Allyson James July 3rd 4stars
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).
Thorn Queen(Dark Swan, #2)by Richelle Mead
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.

[Samantha]

3/10 Completed

1~Historical~Pride and Prejudice
2~Contemporary~Pride
3~Futuristic~Uglies
4~Time Travel~Dark Seduction7/6/10*****
5~1979~Ghost Story
6~Urban~The Laughing Corpse
7~Rural~Rogue
8~Space~Shadowland
9~Fantasy~Valiant 7/4/10 ****
10~Set in place I live or have visited~USA/JERSEY~Ironside 7/5/10 ****

TO READ


CURRENTLY READING



READ


ALSO READ


I have library books I need to read before I have to return them so there might be a few extra's lol.

[Pat aka Tygyr]

4/10

Of Time:
1. in the past (historical). Water for Elephants
2. in the present (contemporary). Stealing Fatima
X3. in the future (futuristic). Kindred in Death by JD Robb DONE 7/9/2010
4. involves time-travel. A Wrinkle in Time by L’Engle
X5. popular 1950. ABook of Narnians by C.S. Lewis DONE 7/12/2010

Of place
6. in a major city (urban) The Drowning Pool by Ron MacDonald
X7. rural setting, Innocent Man by Grisham DONE 7/12/2010
8. in space or off-planet. Red Planet by Heinlein
9. in a place that is completely created by the author's imagination (fantasy). I, Robot
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

[♥Lynn ♥]

Subject to change!
4/10 READ
Historical- Sinful by Charlotte Featherstone
Contemporary-Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich
Futuristic-Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Time travel-Night Watch by Terry Pratchett
Popular in 1980-If There Be Thorns by VC Andrews
Urban-Lord of Misrule by Rachel Caine
Rural-Song of the Moon by Catherine Banks
Space-Moonstruck by Susan Grant
Fantasy-Witchling by Yasmine Galenorn
KENTUCKY-Eli the Good by Silas House Best book by far! Loved it!!



Also Read 6/6
Pack Challenge
Bullet
Raised by Wolves
Magic Burns
Fever
The Mage in Black

[Lacy♪ ♫Movements of a Demigod ♪ ♫]

5/10 Done

Historical-Seducing a Scottish Bride by Sue Ellen Welfonder
Contemporary- My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent 7/6/2010
Futuristic- Inside Out by Maria V Snyder
Time Travel- One Enchanted Evening by Lynn Kurland
1984- Thurston House by Danielle Steel
Urban- A Ruah of Wings by Adrian Phoenix 7/11/2010
Rural- Cry Sanctuary by Moria Rogers 7/12/2010
Space- In Other Worlds by Sherrilyn Kenyon 7/7/2010
Fantasy- The Sleeping Beauty by Mercedes Lackey 7/4/2010
Visited (Las Vegas)- The Scent of Shadows by Vicki Petterson

[Diane ~Firefly~]

3/10 Complete


1. Historical - Desire by Amanda Quick
2. Contemporary - Scorched by Sharon Ashwood
3. Futuristic - Missing in Death (in The Lost) by J.D. Robb
4. Time travel - Master of Ecstasy by Nina Bangs
5. Popular year you were born - The Mystery of the Coughing Dragon by Nick West
6. Urban - The Enchantment Emporium by Tanya Huff - 7/12/10
7. Rural - Tempest Rising by Nicole Peeler - 7/6/10
8. Space or off planet - Dark Light by Jayne Castle
9. Fantasy - Queen of Sorcery by David Eddings - 7/2/10
10. City, State or Country you live in - Don't Hex with Texas by Shanna Swendson



(books are likely to change)

[ൠSinful]

Michelle in Florida:
JULY 12TH DONE 10/10 :)

Of Time:
1. Historical: Sinful Yah. Not so much. Not for me. The writing was fine. The character development fine. It was all ok, but I didn't like how the story went. I still thinnk he is an ass and I don't like the ending. Not an HEA to me.

*2. Contemporary To All A Good Night Talk about a left field book to buy and read in July!! It was an anthology and frankly being novella's with a HEA it was just too unbelievable that in a couple of days 3 couples were proclaiming love. Good stories. Yes. But, they all seemed unrealistic. I think I like theses short novella love stories when it's a shifter who meets their destined mate. That makes sense- love in 24 hours when it is a chemical reaction makes sense. The rest was ridiculous. But I knew what I was buying didn't I. (*This is 1st of 3 non Paranormal element books)

3. Futuritic Bonds of Justice This was a great addition to the Psy Changeling series. If you haven't read them, start with book 1. Although each book is a HEA, there is a big political story that evolves in each book. A LOT continues to evolve with the Pure Psy fanatics working for the elimination of humans, changelings and fractured psy... Great new characters and even a few more I want to know more about. Max has a brother I hope we meet at some point

4. time-travel The Immortal Highlander You know, I am kinda glad I didn't read all these way back when. I think I did the 4 big ones you need for Fever and now I am a happy girl. First, I just love my highlanders. Ooooohh. Yummo. Second, I think I want to go crazy and read all the highlanders and fever books with a spiral taking copious notes before the final book comes out. I had no idea this is how bad ol D was changed from Fae to Mortal. Sittin on Cocoa beach as happy as a girl can be!

*5. 1967 At Wit's End (This is my 2nd of 3 allowed non paranormal element books) Mom had this book. Not in great shape at all because it is funny funny funny and has been abused through the years. Nice revisit. Funny how much is still appropriate and where times have changed. I would think it is out of print now. I know kindle and BN didn't have it as a download.

6. a major city (urban) Twice Bitten I just love this series. One of my favorite three and I am so sad that I have to wait another YEAR for a new one. UGG. That being said, there were points in this book where I wanted to chuck it against the wall. I read the first two in a fast day and this one took a long time. I kept walking away mad at a character. But, in the end I am ok for another year. Thank heavens.

7. a rural setting: The Mane Attraction LOVE Shelly Laurenston. Just love her humor and story telling. The characters are fun. The story is sexy, but they don't jump in bed and stay there. By the time they hook up I am drooling for it. And the plot is always great.

8. space or off-planet Born of Night I liked the book. I typically can't stand anything set in space or another planet, but this was typical Kenyon. Infact, it reeked of Acheron. SK makes no bones about her childhood and it creeps into this story with the same brutality that it did in Ash's story. 3AM and my guts are on the ground.

9. cannot be found in a current world map. (fantasy). Night Life decent UF. Actually, I did enjoy the story and the world/character building of this first in series. What I got sick of was her being so negative and grumpy all the time. Well. I think the last sentence was uplifting. Until then she needed a shot of happy or even snarky. I will read the next one, but if she is always like this I won't last for 5 books.

10. you have visited: The Mane Squeeze(New York City) Another Shelly Laurenston. Just love the relationships she develops between lovers, family, and friends. Yummy!

Others Read:
Voyeur Great story. Really loved the characters but normally I think m/f romantic erotica isn't any more tawdry than BDB. But this one is blush city. For a book titled voyeur, I sure felt like I needed to draw the shades and have a bit of privacy whilst I read. :)
Naughty Little Secret I did like this erotica book. It is a bit bizarre- just NOTHING like anything I have ever read along plot lines. And that is refreshing. But it did disturb me at times. It isn't dark- like rape or out there like menage- it is a romance- but how he romances her is just .... nothin' I would respond to.
Strip Search Follow up story to Bound and Determined. I enjoyed both.
An Invitation: Alayna's Training good story but I won't recommend it. This is about a BDSM experience and has an erotica disclaimer BUT there isn't ANY action the first 3/4 of the book. No joke- she is given books to read. She is very frustrated and as the buyer of a book billed as BDSM erotica, I was frustrated too. Seriously, have sex already. Heck TOUCH her!

[Ѽ Cher Ѽ]

List **Subject to change at any time**
COMPLETED ~ 5/10

Of Time
1] Historical: To Sin with a Scoundrel - Cara Elliott
2] Contempory: One Foot in the Grave - Jeaniene Frost - done - 1 July 10
3] Futuristic: 1984 - George Orwell - done - 1o July 10
4] Time Travel: Night Play (Dark-Hunter/Were-Hunter, #6) - Sherrilyn Kenyon
5] Popular In .... : TBA


Of Place
6] Urban: Lover Mine - J.R. Ward
7] Rural: Shades of Midnight (Rural Alaska) - Lara Adrian - done - 3 July 10
8] Space: Born of Ice - Sherrilyn Kenyon - done - 6 July 10
9] Fantasy: Graceling - Kristin Cashore - done - 9 July 10
10] City Visted (London): Soulless - Gail Carriger

[Erin]

Read: 5/10

Of Time:
1. Historical: Burning Lamp by Amanda Quick
2. Contemporary: Eye of Heaven by Marjorie M. Liu 7/9
3. Futuristic: Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb
4. Charming the Highlander by Janet Chapman 7/2
5. Popular 1984: In the Hand of the Goddess by Tamora Pierce

Of Place
6. Urban: Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson 7/9
7. Rural: Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh
8. In Space: Zinnia by Jayne Castle 7/12
9. Fantasy: Sunshine by Robin McKinley
10. Alaska (Visited): Manhunt by Janet Evanovich 7/5



Also Read:

[FlibBityFLooB]

8/10. Loved GRIMSPACE and look forward to reading more in the series :)

1. Historical - Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
2. Contemporary - Broken by Kelley Armstrong - 7/6/10, ★★★
3. Future - Bullet by Laurell K Hamilton - 7/5/10, ★★1/2
4. Time-Travel - Undead and Unfinished by Maryjanice Davidson - 07/11/10, ★★★
5. 1975 - Z for Zachariah by Richard O'Brien - 7/10/10, ★★★★★
6. Urban - A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix
7. Small Town - Would-Be Witch by Kimberley Frost - 07/01/10, ★★★★
8. Space - Grimspace by Ann Aguirre - 7/13/10, ★★★★★
9. Fantasy - The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs - 7/8/10, ★★
10. Visited (Chicago) - Twice Bitten by Chloe Neill - 7/10/10, ★★★★★

[Jess]

5/10
Of Time:
1. Read a book that is set in the past (historical).
The Rest Falls Away(Gardella Vampire Chronicles, #1) by Colleen Gleason July 5th 4 Stars
2. Read a book that is set in the present (contemporary).
Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception: The Faerie Queen's Deception (Books of Faerie, #1)by Maggie Stiefvater July 7th 3 Stars
3. Read a book that is set in the future (futuristic).
The Hunger Games (Hunger Games, #1)by Suzanne Collins
or The Accidental Demon Slayer(Demon Slayer, #1)by Angie Fox 4 Stars July 11th
4. Read a book that involves time-travel.
Outlander (Outlander, #1)by Diana Gabaldon
5. Read a book that was popular on the year that you were born.
A Spell for Chameleon(Xanth, #1)by Piers Anthony
6. Read a book that is set in a major city (urban)
Leader of the Pack(Tales of an Urban Werewolf, #3)by Karen MacInerney
7. Read a book that is set in a rural setting, small town or country.
Stormwalker(Stormwalker, #1)by Allyson James July 3rd 4stars
8. Read a book that is set in space or off-planet.
Winter Moon by Mercedes Lackey, Tanith Lee, C.E. Murphy July 12th 3 Stars
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).
Thorn Queen(Dark Swan, #2)by Richelle Mead
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.