July 2010 Reading Challenge

[Koula]

5/10

1.Historical An Echo in the Boneby Diana Gabaldon
2. ContemporaryRed-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells 8 July
3. Futuristic Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh 2 July
4. Time TravelThe Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffeneggar 12 July
5.1958Nine Coaches Waiting by Mary Steward
6. Urban Twice Bitten by Chloe Neill
7. Smal Town Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris
8. Space Grimspace by Ann Aquirre 10 July
9.Fantasy Naamah's Curse by Jacqueline Carey
10.Place Visited (Texas) Burning Wild by Christine Feehan 5 July

CURRENTLYING READING

By Mary Steward (1958)

[♥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 7/7
Pack Challenge
Bullet
Raised by Wolves
Magic Burns
Fever
The Mage in Black
Magic Strikes

[BJ Rose]

Paranormal Romance
2/10 completed

1. Historical: The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason
2. Contemporary: Dreamveil by Lynn Viehl July 8 (5*)
3. Futuristic: Midnight in Death by J.D. Robb
4. Time-Travel:
5. Year You Were Born: Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving July 13 (4*)
6. Urban Setting: Lover Mine by J.R. Ward OR Undead and Unreturnable by MJ Davidson
7. Rural Setting: Stormwalker by Alyson James
8. Space/Off-Planet Setting: Xenocide by Orson Scott Card
9. Fantasy: Made-up Place: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
10. Where You Live/Have Visited: The Great Bridge: The Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge by David McCullough *audio - not PNR

[Amanda]

Read: 1/10

1. Historical: Smoke Thief by Shana Abé
2.Contemporary: The Darkest Pleasure by Gena Showalter ★★★★★ 7/12
3.Futuristic: Wavesong by Isobelle Carmody
4.Time Travel: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
5.1990: Guardian Angel by Julie Garwood
6.Urban: Push by Sapphire
7.Small Town: Would-Be Witch by Kimberly Frost
8.Space: Grimspace by Ann Aguirre
9.Fantasy: Graceling by Kristin Cashore
10. Indiana: The Trouble With Magic by Madelyn Alt





Possible Alternates:
Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning (Time Travel)
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger (Time Travel)
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson (Urban)
Love in the Time of Dragons by Katie MacAlister (Fantasy)
Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill (Chicago)
Tricks by Ellen Hopkins (Indiana)

[Kelley Anne]

4 Down / 6 To Go

Slowly but surely making my way through my list.

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 - About A Dragon by G.A. Aiken
10 - Denver (Visted) - Kitty Goes to War by Carrie Vaughn

To Read:


Read:


Also Read:
Night Game
Conspiracy Game
Deadly Game

[Crystal]

4/10


Of Time:
1. past (historical):
2. present: Elizabeth's Wolf by Lora Leigh 7/3****
3. future (futuristic):
4. time-travel: Beyond the Highland Mist By Karen Marie Moning 7/13***
5. 1978:

Official sources for #5:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/popular...
http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/mos...

Of place
6. major city (urban):
7. Rural setting: Kiss of Heat by Lora Leigh 7/6****
8. space or off-planet:
9. fantasy (not real place): Shapeshifter's Craving by Lee Pearce 7/12***
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.

[Jaime]

3/10


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) 7/13 *****
10. New York State (visited) - Lover Mine by J.R. Ward 7/4 ****

[Jessica]

6/10 Uglies has been sitting on my TBR shelf for years! It was originally given to me by my friend who is on the cover. Glad I finally read it wasn't great and was extremely slow at times, but a interesting plot.

1. Historical - Wolfbreed 7/9 4 stars
2. Contemporary - Once Dead, Twice Shy 7/3 3 stars
3. Future - Uglies 7/13 3 stars
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 & Lived(small towns in SC/NC)- An Ice Cold Grave

To Read:

Read:

Also Read:

[Vicci]

4/10 done.

Changed 1. Fired up back to burning lamp

Of Time:
1. Historical: Burning Lamp 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:

[Felicia (Ferishia)]

3/10 read

Of Time:
1. (historical Immortal Warrior by Lisa Hendricks
2. (contemporary) Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione
3. (futuristic) Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon
4. (time-travel) Jane’s Warlord by Angela Knight
5. (popular when I was born) Dona Flor and Her Two Husbands Jorge Amado, Harriet De Onis

Of place
6.(urban) The Darkest Lie by Gena Showalter 7/4
7.(rural) Biting Me Softly by Mary Hughes
8. (Space) Taken by Anya Bast
9.(fantasy) Breath of Fire by Tammy Kane 7/8
10.(visited New Orleans) Infinity (Chronicles of Nick, #1) by Sherrilyn Kenyon 7/13

[Dobarah]

5 done / 5 to go

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: The Sacrifice done July 13
Live/Visited:

[Martina the Book Fairy]

MARTINA'S JULY CHALLENGE - OF TIME & SPACE - 4/10 COMPLETED

Ugh. Discovered that the one suggested website had an error in it's listing and Captain Jack's Woman was published in 1997, not 1977 (my birthyear) so I'm using it as my historical book instead since it takes place in Regency-era England.

Also finished Rebels & Lovers by Linnea Sinclair which I loved AS USUAL for my space category and Kissing Sin by Keri Arthur for my contemporary category, a series which I'm continuing to enjoy and really wish I'd discovered earlier.

1. HISTORICAL: Captain Jack's Woman by Stephanie Laurens - 7/5 - ★★★★
2. CONTEMPORARY: Kissing Sin (Riley Jensen, Guardian #2) by Keri Arthur - 7/9 - ★★★★★
3. FUTURISTIC:
4. TIME TRAVEL: Time Transit by Kay Austin
5. 1977: A Spell for Chameleon (Magic of Xanth, #1) by Piers Anthony
6. URBAN (Chicago, IL): Grave Peril by Jim Butcher
7. RURAL(Bon Temp, LA): Dead and Gone (Sookie Stackhouse, #9) by Charlaine Harris - 7/3 - ★★★★
8. SPACE: Rebels and Lovers (Dock Five Universe #4) by Linnea Sinclair - 7/8 - ★★★★★
9. IMAGINARY PLACE: Cast In Secret (Chronicles of Elantra #3) by Michelle Sagara West - reading now
10. PLACE I'VE LIVED OR VISTED:

[Kirttimukha]

July Reading Challenge
6/10

Historical:
Contemporary: The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella by Stephanie Meyer 7/12
Futuristic: Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews 7/8
Time-Travel: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Moning 7/14
1970: A History of Pi by Petr Beckmann
Urban: Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs
Rural: Mona Lisa Awakening by Sunny 7/12
Set in Space:
Imaginary: (Half-Moon Hollow KY) Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men by Molly Harper 7/6
Set in location I’ve visited: (Seattle WA) Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs 7/2

I'm stumped for a book set in space. I don't think I've ever actually read a book set in space.

[Diane ~Firefly~]

Marlon wrote: "July Reading Challenge
6/10

I'm stumped for a book set in space. I don't think I've ever actually read a book set in space.
..."

Actually the rule is in Space or off planet. There are a few PNRs set on different worlds. All of Jayne Castle and Celta's Heartmate series by Robin D. Owens come to my mind. You might also check out what other people have listed in the category.

[Kirttimukha]

I have been looking through other people's lists. I've gotten some really great books that way. Thanks for the ideas. I will check them out.

[BJ Rose]

Marlon wrote: "July Reading Challenge
6/10

I'm stumped for a book set in space. I don't think I've ever actually read a book set in space.."

Some of J.D. Robb's In Death books have Roarke or Eve going 'off-planet' - don't know if that would count or not.

There's Orson Scott Card's 'Ender' series, altho the first one, Ender's Game, isn't a romance. I'm using the 3rd one, Xenocide, but I listen to these.

[Miss]

7/10 complete

1. historical: Nefertiti by Michelle Moran - 07/12★★★ - the story and characterisation had striking similarities to Philippa Gregory's book, the ending was rushed and the most interesting part of the book was the author's note which left more questions than answers - like "why portray Mutnodjmet as happily married for the entire book, when in the author's note you say that another character becomes pharaoh later and she will be his queen????"
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 - 07/14★★★ - last month i read Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast, which was the retelling of the same story by the same author, only written 20 years earlier, and which was wonderful... i hoped this book would not only compare but reflect the experience and maturity of 20 years of writing, but i'm afraid it felt way short in all aspects
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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[Sandy]

Marlon wrote: "July Reading Challenge
6/10

Historical:
Contemporary: The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella by Stephanie Meyer 7/12
Futuristic: Magic Bleeds by I..."

Ann Aguirre has a series set in space. The first book is Grimspace. Also Jayne Castle's Crystal series takes place on the planet Harmony so they would qualify.

[Martina the Book Fairy]

Marlon wrote: "I'm stumped for a book set in space. I don't think I've ever actually read a book set in space."

There's also all of Linnea Sinclair's books - they're romance set in space (and they're fabulous!). A lot of the "space opera" category books get pretty romantic, too - though they're usually categorized with sci-fi/fantasy. The authors that come to mind for that are Anne McCaffrey & Mercedes Lackey.

One of my very favorites is The Rowan by Anne McCaffrey, but she's got lots of series that would fit the bill.

[Mariana]

4 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 07/14 ★★★
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

[Laura Lulu]

4/10


1. Past Kushiel's Chosen Jacqueline Carey

2. Present Sisters Red Jackson Pearce July 3 ★★★

3. Future Fighting to Survive Rhiannon Frater

4. Time Travel Blue Bells of Scotland Laura Vosika July 13 ★★★

5. 1972 The Summer Book Tove Jansson *non-paranormal* July 5 ★★★★

6. Urban Proven Guilty Jim Butcher

7. Small Town Other Karen Kincy

8. Space After Long Silence Shari S. Tepper

9. Fantasy World Assassin's Quest Robin Hobb July 10 ★★★★★

10. Chicago Twice Bitten Chloe Neill

[Dobarah]

5 done / 5 to go

Historical:
Contemporary: The Harlequin July 4
Futuristic:
Time-Travel:Spell of the Highlander
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: The Sacrifice done July 13
Live/Visited:

[Patricia]

Time to get back to reading I'm so far behind this month.
Read 3/10

Historical - Diana Gabaldon Dragonfly in Amber or Lynsay Sands Devil in the Highlands
Contemporary -Carrie Vaughn Kitty goes to War really enjoyed it
Futuristic -Nalini Singh Bonds of Justice
Time Travel -Joss Ware Beyond the Night
1974- Lois Duncan Down a Dark Hall
Urban - Chloe Neill Twice Bitten
Rural -Nicole Peeler Tracking the Tempest
Space - Susan Grant Moonstruck
Fantasy -Jacqueline Carey Naamah's Curse
Seattle (hometown)-C.E Murphy Walking Dead

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[Crystal]

5/10


Of Time:
1. past (historical):
2. present: Elizabeth's Wolf by Lora Leigh 7/3****
3. future (futuristic):
4. time-travel: Beyond the Highland Mist By Karen Marie Moning 7/13***
5. 1978:

Official sources for #5:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/popular...
http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/mos...

Of place
6. major city (urban):
7. Rural setting: Kiss of Heat by Lora Leigh 7/6****
8. space or off-planet: Hunting Evander: Naughty Nooners by Kim Knox 7/13**
9. fantasy (not real place): Shapeshifter's Craving by Lee Pearce 7/12***
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.

[Ann aka Iftcan]

The Challenge of Time and Place.

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

9/10 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. space The Mouse on the Moon by Leonard Wibberley


9. fantasy Working for the Devil by Lilith Saintcrow

10. Read a book set in a state you have visited A Cast-off Coven by Juliet Blackwell

[Ann aka Iftcan]

Susan Grant has 2 series set in space. Both are very definately PNR too.

[FlibBityFLooB]

9/10.

1. Historical - Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon - 07/14/10, ★★★
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, ★★★★★

[Jessica]

7/10 An Ice Cold Grave was great. I love Harper and the fixes she and her stepbrother get into. Happy the love issue was resolved and look forward to the next one.

1. Historical - Wolfbreed 7/9 4 stars
2. Contemporary - Once Dead, Twice Shy 7/3 3 stars
3. Future - Uglies 7/13 3 stars
4. Time-Travel - The Time Traveler's Wife 7/7 5 stars
5. 1983 - Salem's Lot
6. Urban - Bullet 7/8 3 stars
7. Small Town - Grave Surprise 7/2 4 stars
8. Space - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
9. Fantasy -
10. Visited & Lived(small towns in SC/NC)- An Ice Cold Grave 7/14 5 stars

To Read:

Read:

Also Read:

[Jaime]

4/10


1. Past - Changeless by Gail Carriger 7/9 ****
2. Present - Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick 7/14 ***
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) 7/13 *****
10. New York State (visited) - Lover Mine by J.R. Ward 7/4 ****

[BJ Rose]

Paranormal Romance
3/10 completed

1. Historical: The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason July 14 (3*)
2. Contemporary: Dreamveil by Lynn Viehl July 8 (5*)
3. Futuristic: Midnight in Death by J.D. Robb
4. Time-Travel:
5. Year You Were Born: Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving July 13 (4*)
6. Urban Setting: Lover Mine by J.R. Ward OR Undead and Unreturnable by MJ Davidson
7. Rural Setting: Stormwalker by Alyson James
8. Space/Off-Planet Setting: Xenocide by Orson Scott Card
9. Fantasy: Made-up Place: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
10. Where You Live/Have Visited: The Great Bridge: The Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn Bridge by David McCullough *audio - not PNR

[Nita]

Forged of Shadows was better than the first book in the series. I liked the characters a bit more and the story was interesting. I look forward to the next book.

4/10 read
Historical - Dane July 7 - 4 Stars
Contemporary - Dreamveil July 8 - 5 Stars
Futuristic - Magic Bites
Time Travel - Abandon the Night
1979 - Kindred
Urban - Forged of Shadows July 15 - 4 Stars
Rural - The Pride of Lions
Space - Wanderlust
Fantasy - The Last Stormlord
Set in Chicago - Assassin's Honor July 4 - 3 Stars

[Miss]

8/10 complete

1. historical: Nefertiti by Michelle Moran - 07/12★★★ - the story and characterisation had striking similarities to Philippa Gregory's book, the ending was rushed and the most interesting part of the book was the author's note which left more questions than answers - like "why portray Mutnodjmet as happily married for the entire book, when in the author's note you say that another character becomes pharaoh later and she will be his queen????"
2. contemporary: Austenland by Shannon Hale - 07/15★★★★★ - i started this book with no expectations beyond the average chick-lit, but i ended up loving it, it was so easy to read, so engaging and funny, that time flew by and i found myself in the early hours of the morning with a finished book and a warm, happy feel
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 - 07/14★★★ - last month i read Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast, which was the retelling of the same story by the same author, only written 20 years earlier, and which was wonderful... i hoped this book would not only compare but reflect the experience and maturity of 20 years of writing, but i'm afraid it felt way short in all aspects
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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[Mel W]

Sorry for the lack of updates everyone. I'm in the UK on vacation and internet access is and will be irregular while I'm travelling. I will do my best to get an update up today and hopefully another one in a week or so.

[Jess]

6/10
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 July 14th 4 Stars
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.

[Lora]

7/10 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 - Grimspace
Fantasy - The Iron King 15/7 ****
Set in Bulgaria - Angelology

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[♥Lynn ♥]

Subject to change!
5/10 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 9/9
Pack Challenge
Bullet
Raised by Wolves
Magic Burns
Fever
The Mage in Black
Magic Strikes
Magic Bleeds
Crossing Borders

[Jessica]

8/10 down

1. Historical - Wolfbreed 7/9 4 stars
2. Contemporary - Once Dead, Twice Shy 7/3 3 stars
3. Future - Uglies 7/13 3 stars
4. Time-Travel - The Time Traveler's Wife 7/7 5 stars
5. 1983 - Salem's Lot 7/15 4 stars
6. Urban - Bullet 7/8 3 stars
7. Small Town - Grave Surprise 7/2 4 stars
8. Space - The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
9. Fantasy -
10. Visited & Lived(small towns in SC/NC)- An Ice Cold Grave 7/14 5 stars

To Read:

Read:

Also Read:

[Mel W]

UPDATE - July 15

69 readers have signed up so far to participate in this month's challenge:


Ahrcadia ~(Fhantasie)~
ஐ Briansgirl "Book Sale Queen"ஐ
Aimie
Amanda Maria - 1 book read
Angie
Ann aka Iftcan - 9 books read
Beth
Brandi the bookworm - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Carolyn F
Chelsea
Cher - 5 books read
Daffodil - 1 book read
Diane (deebotte) - 3 books read
Dobarah - 5 books read
Erin B - 5 books read
Eternity21
Felicia (Ferishia) - 3 books read
FlibBityFLooB - 9 books read
Gem H aka *Dhelirious* - 2 books read
Gus
Jaime - 4 books read
Jen (jlkish)
Jess - 6 books read
Jessica - 8 books read
Jessica (Rhayne Vhexus/Vhiper)
Judithe
Koula - 5 books read
Lacy - 5 books read
Laura Lulu - 4 books read
Lizz - 1 book read
LooLoo - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Lora - 7 books read
Lynn - 5 books read
Mariana - 4 books read
Marlon - 6 books read
Martina the Book Fairy - 4 books read
Mel W
Michelle (shelli_m)
Miss - 8 books read
Mrs.soule
N.L. - 4 books read
Nita - 4 books read
Pat - 4 books read
Patty - 3 books read
Princess - 2 books read
Rachel - 5 books read
Rebecca (bexsi)
Ruthie
Samantha (SparklyBluEyes) - 3 books read
Sandy - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Shazzy - 8 books read
Shelleyrae
Steph - 4 books read
Suzanne (nyxxy) - 2 books read
Tina 5
Token Female Gamer - 2 books read
Valorie - 2 books read
Yz

11 new readers have signed up since the last update:

BJ Rose - 3 books read
Barbara - 1 book read
Colleen (colleenFL) - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Crystal - 5 books read
Gina
Jheneal - 1 book read
Jheanelle - 2 books read
Kelley Anne - 4 books read
Michelle in Florida - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Stephanie (CA) - 3 books read
Vicci - 4 books read

You can sign up anytime throughout the month.

5 readers have completed all 10 categories so far this month. Congratulations!

Total books read so far this month: 231

Please note: For ease of tracking, could you please RE-POST your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the book's title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best.

Next update will be, hopefully, somewhere around July 21.

Happy reading!

[Kelley Anne]

5 Down / 5 To Go

Just finished The Reluctant Heiress. It was alright, but not my favorite.

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 - 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 - About A Dragon by G.A. Aiken
10 - Denver (Visted) - Kitty Goes to War by Carrie Vaughn

To Read:


Read:



Also Read:
Night Game
Conspiracy Game
Deadly Game

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

4/10 Complete

Historical: The Pirate Lord Finished 04 July
Contemporary: Kiss of Crimson
Futuristic: Silent Blade Finished 03 July
Time Travel: Treasured Finished 04 July
1986: Rage Of Passion
Urban: Some Girls Bite
Rural: Dead in the Family
Space: Planet X Finished 15 July
Fantasy: Castle in the Air
Home Town: Demon Bound have visited and live near London

[N.L.]

8/10 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

[ൠSinful]

Done

[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!
A Table for Three Really loved this story about 2 best friends (heterosexuals) who share their women. This is how they find the love of their lives.
Passion Historical Romance written 5 years ago. It starts off with sex ends with sex and is filled with alot of pretty much vanilla sex. but she can sure write it hot! There is actually a good plot and good character build in all the sex too.
At the Dungeon Master's Hand , A Toy For Two ,Yes, My Mistress
These three books are about 3 friends who go to a BDSM club one one particular evening. Each book is each girls story and I believe the print version is bound as one book. Kindle sells them seperate. All together they make a really cutee fun and sex filled read. You find out how friend Dani set the whole thing up in her book which is the last one. Erotic romance.
Sex Magick I hated this short story. Spend a couple more bucks and get a full length novel. I think it took 10 minutes to read.
Beck And Call New author with strong ratings on Amazon. This is a wonderful semi erotic romance about a ceo and his assistant who are secretly in love with each other and how he makes his move. There is a strong corporate political plot running through it to keep things interesting. I really enjoyed it.
Belonging to Them One girl. Four men. Not usually what I would even consider but it was getting tons of stars all over so I gave it a whirl. Loved it. The town of Daly has a total of seven women so menage is kind of the norm. The heroines car stalls out here and she ends up finding her soul mate. It is more about the two of them than the four of them as the book summary leads you to believe.
Hanging On Follow up to Lean on Me. I didn't like Sophia in book one so I hadn't meant to read this. But I love her in her book and I love the man meant for her. This is the man of my dreams. Move over Roarke.

[Dobarah]

7 done / 3 to go

Historical: A Great and Terrible Beauty done July 16
Contemporary: The Harlequin July 4
Futuristic:
Time-Travel: Spell of the Highlander done July 15
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: The Sacrifice done July 13
Live/Visited:

[Jessica (BookRockGoddess)]

Jessica (Rhayne Vhexus/Vhiper) wrote: "I am in:

Of Time:Envy

1. (historical): Jane Slayre by Sherri Browning Erwin
2. (contemporary):One for the Money (Stephanie Plum, #1)by Janet Evanovich
3. (futuristic):Uglies (Uglies, #1)by Sco..."

4 done so far. Going on vacation, should be able to get the rest done.

[Ann aka Iftcan]

done, DONE, DONE :o)



The Challenge of Time and Place.

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

10/10 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. futuristic Dead Man Rising by Lilith Saintcrow

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. space The Mouse on the Moon by Leonard Wibberley


9. fantasy Working for the Devil by Lilith Saintcrow

10. Read a book set in a state you have visited A Cast-off Coven by Juliet Blackwell

[Ann aka Iftcan]

Ok, on a secondary note--I was just checking my listing where I keep track of how many books/people take part in our challenges, and realized--we have no numbers posted for June. Who usually does that?

[Valorie]

Thanks Mel for doing those updates for us!

[Valorie]

3/10 Done

Historical: Awaiting the Moon by Donna Lea Simpson
Present: Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells 7/9 ****
Future: The Stepsister Scheme by Jim C. Hines
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 7/15 ***
Visited: The Last of the Red-Hot Vampires by Katie MacAlister 7/7 ***

[Lora]

Congratulations, Michelle and Ann aka Iftcan!