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message 501: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Yay! Penny and Carla!!


message 502: by Dee (new)

Dee (austhokie) | 7316 comments July Monthly Challenge

Yay, I'm done

Current Status - 10/10 - 100%
1. July:
Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “J”
Kansas Heat The Jenny Penn Collection - Jenny Penn COMPLETE - 18 Jul 10

2. Birthday: Read a book from a July B-day celebrant.
Lover Awakened - JR Ward - from Ahrcadia's list COMPLETE - 17 Jul 10

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Minnesota.
Undead and Unappreciated - MaryJanice Davidson - COMPLETE - 14 Jul 10

4.World UFO Day: Read a book set in another planet or involves space travel or has aliens in it.
Fierce Radiance - Tymber Dalton - COMPLETE - 18 Jul 10

5. Fourth of July: Read book which cover is predominantly red, or blue, or white; or a book that has an American flag on the cover.
Firefly Lane - Kristin Hannah - COMPLETE - 10 JUL 10

6. Disney Inspired Read a book that has a princess or prince as a character; or a book inspired by a fairytale.
Sweet Son - Heidi Cullinan - COMPLETE - 15 JUL 10 - Based on Sleeping Beauty with some elements other other fairy tales and legends thrown in (Arbaian Nights; The Crone from Snow White)

7. Food Delight Read a book which has some kind of food on its title or on its cover.
Eggsecutive Orders - Julie Hyzy - Complete - 28 JUL 10

8. Romance Genre: Read a time-travel romance.
The Highlander's Touch - Karen Marie Morning -Complete - 23 JUL 10

9. Of Lists and Shelves:International Joke Day:
Pack Challenge - Shelley Laurenston - Complete - 11 JUL 10

10. Reader's Choice: Lisa's Gift - MacKenzie McKade - COMPLETE - 13 JUL 10



message 503: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Carla & Delicious Dee!!


message 504: by Debbie (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments Congrats Dee that is great :)


message 505: by Desperado (new)

Desperado (lethallovely) | 822 comments RRRC July Monthly Challenge 5/5 Done! Finito! Completed!

1.J Author:Under Fire by Jo Davis ** 7/6/10
2.July Birthday{Cathy}:Skinwalker by Faith Hunter *** 7/3/10
4.World UFO Day:Hunting Julian by Jacquelyn Frank * 7/19/10
5.Fourth of July:Lover Mine by J.R. Ward *** 7/14/10
10.Reader's Choice:Twilight Fall by Lynn Viehl **** 7/28/10

Lover Mine (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #8) by J.R. Ward Under Fire (Firefighters of Station Five, #2) by Jo Davis Hunting Julian (Gatherers, #1) by Jacquelyn Frank Skinwalker (Jane Yellowrock, #1) by Faith Hunter Twilight Fall (Darkyn, #6) by Lynn Viehl


message 506: by Steph (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 386 comments Congrats, ♠LethalLovely~HBBIC♠ and all others!


message 507: by Lynne (last edited Jul 28, 2010 11:35PM) (new)

Lynne (lovetoreadgal) | 1182 comments JULY
9 of 10 Complete!

1. July: Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn – 7/18 ****1/2
2. Birthday: Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris (Thanks Ahrcadia!) – 7/3 *****
3. Minnesota: War for the Oaks by Emma Bull – 7/27 ***1/2
4. World UFO Day: Born of Fire (The League, #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon – 7/24 ***1/2
5. Fourth of July: Men of Courage I by Lori Foster, et al. – 7/5 ****
6. Disney: Princess by Gaelen Foley – 7/28 **** (Wow, that is one weird breast suckling scene!)
7. Foody: Sweet as Sugar, Hot as Spice by Kimberly Raye – 7/24 ****
8. Time-Travel: Charming the Highlander by Janet Chapman
9. Joke Day: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas – 7/14 *****
10. Reader's Choice: Beast Behaving Badly by Shelly Laurenston – 7/18 *****

To Read:
Charming the Highlander (Highlander, #1) by Janet Chapman

Complete:
Romancing Mister Bridgerton (Bridgertons, #4) by Julia Quinn Born of Fire (The League, #2)  by Sherrilyn Kenyon War for the Oaks by Emma Bull Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, #10) by Charlaine Harris Men of Courage I by Lori Foster Princess (Ascension Trilogy, #2) by Gaelen Foley Sweet as Sugar, Hot as Spice by Kimberly Raye Married By Morning (The Hathaways, #4) by Lisa Kleypas Beast Behaving Badly (Pride, #5) by Shelly Laurenston


message 508: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, LethalLovely!!


message 509: by Nita (new)

Nita (gillnit) 5/8 done


1.July - Forged of Shadows by Jessa Slade July 15 - 4 Stars
2. Birthday (Melanie) - Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews < b>July 20 - 4 Stars
3. Geography (Minnesota Author) - The Curse of Chalion by Lois M. Bujold
4. UFO Day - Wanderlust by Ann Aguire
5. 4th of July - Naked in Death by J.D. Robb July 17 - 4 Stars
6. Disney Inspired - Nemesis by Louise Cooper
8. Romance Genre (Time Travel) - Abandon the Night by Joss Ware July 28 - 4 Stars
10. Reader's Choice - Heart of the Wolf by Terry Spear July 18 - 1 Star

Forged of Shadows (Marked Souls, #2) by Jessa Slade Magic Bites (Kate Daniels, #1) by Ilona Andrews The Curse of Chalion (Chalion, #1) by Lois McMaster Bujold Wanderlust (Sirantha Jax, #2) by Ann Aguirre Naked in Death (In Death, #1) by J.D. Robb Nemesis (Indigo, #1) by Louise Cooper Abandon the Night (Envy Chronicles, #3) by Joss Ware Heart of the Wolf (Book #1) by Terry Spear


message 510: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Delicious Dee the book slut wrote: "July Monthly Challenge

Yay, I'm done"


Congratulations, Dee!!

I'm 3/4 of the way through my last one, so should make it!


message 511: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments ♠LethalLovely~HBBIC♠ wrote: "RRRC July Monthly Challenge 5/5 Done! Finito! Completed!"

Congrats, LethalLovely!


message 512: by Angie (new)

Angie | 761 comments 8/10 done - don't think I'll get the other two done though :(

July: Dragon Heat - Allyson James - July 19
Birthday: Succubus Dreams - Richelle Mead (Megan Long) - July 4
Geography: Wicked Enchantment - Anya Bast - July 29
UFO: Your Planet Or Mine? - Susan Grant - July 12
Fourth: Out of Light, Into Shadow - July 20
Disney: A Brother's Price - Wen Spencer - July 27
Food:
Romance:
Shelves: Dragon Actually - G A Aiken - July 26
Choice: Beneath A Darkening Moon - Keri Arthur - July 15

Dragon Heat (Dragon Series, #1) by Allyson James Succubus Dreams (Georgina Kincaid, #3) by Richelle Mead Wicked Enchantment (Dark Magick, #1) by Anya Bast Your Planet or Mine? (Otherworldly Men, #1) by Susan Grant Out of the Light, Into the Shadows (Includes Vegas Vampires, #6 & #7) by Lori Foster A Brother's Price by Wen Spencer Dragon Actually (Dragon Kin, #1) by G.A. Aiken Beneath a Darkening Moon (Ripple Creek Werewolf, # 2) by Keri Arthur


message 513: by Hina (new)

Hina (hinaj) | 2581 comments Cutting it close, but I think I will finish by Saturday.

8/10 Completed


1. July: The Perils of Pursuing a Prince By Julia London.

2. Birthday: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake By Sarah MacLean. From Nikki's Bookshelf. Completed 7/23/10 ***** (5 Stars)

3. Geography: Undead and Unfinished By Mary Janice Davidson. (Setting).

4.World UFO Day: Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon. Completed 7/15/10 ***** (5 Stars)

5. Fourth of July (Blue): The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy By Douglas Adams. Completed 7/29/10 **** (4 Stars)

6. Disney Inspired: Once a Princess by Johanna Lindsey. Completed 7/2/10 ***** (5 Stars)

7. Food Delight: Tempting by Susan Mallery. Completed 7/6/10 *** (3 Stars)

8. Time Travel: Beyond the Highland Mist By Karen Marie Moning. Completed 7/20/10 ***** (5 Stars)

9. Of Lists and Shelves (Funny Romance): Lord of Scoundrels By Loretta Chase. Completed 7/25/10 **** (4 Stars)

10. Reader's Choice: Then Comes Seduction By Mary Balogh. Completed 7/4/10 ***** (5 Stars)


message 514: by Karina (new)

Karina | 95 comments 2010 July Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread
4/5


Challenge Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2010

1. July: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “J”
The Pact by Jodi Picoult

2. Birthday: Read a book from a July B-day celebrant. (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2162...)
Charlotte Burried in Books- Blood PromiseCompleted:07/07/2010

5. Fourth of July: Read book which cover is predominantly red, or blue, or white; or a book that has an American flag on the cover.
Blue Moon(Blue)Completed:18/07/2010

6. Disney Inspired Read a book that has a princess or prince as a character; or a book inspired by a fairytale.
A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry, #1) Completed:05/07/2010

10. Reader's Choice
Water for Elephants Completed:28/07/2010


message 515: by Amber (new)

Amber | 715 comments 7/10

1. July: Finger Lickin Fifteen - JE(7/8/10)

2. Birthday: Black Hills - Nora Roberts 7/4/10 Cathy

3. Minnesota.

4.World UFO Day Shades Of Midnight - Lara Adrian 7/9/10

5. Fourth of July: Night Pleasures - Sherrilyn Kenyon 7/22/10

6. Disney Inspired - Knight Of Darkness - Kinley MacGregor

7. Food Delight

8. time-travel romance.

9.International Joke Day
Married by Morning - Lisa Kleypas 7/26/10
10. Reader's Choice
Dance With The Devil - Sherrilyn Kenyon


message 516: by AmandaG (last edited Aug 01, 2010 07:48PM) (new)

AmandaG (amandag3) | 254 comments 5 completed
1. July: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “J”
Bride of a Wicked Scotsman by Samantha James 7/24

2. Birthday: Read a book from a July B-day celebrant. http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...
The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter (Nikki) 7/19

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Minnesota.

4.World UFO Day: Read a book set in another planet or involves space travel or has aliens in it.
Binding Krista by Jory Strong 7/15

5. Fourth of July: Read book which cover is predominantly red, or blue, or white; or a book that has an American flag on the cover.
A Secret Affair by Mary Balogh 7/30

6. Disney Inspired Read a book that has a princess or prince as a character; or a book inspired by a fairytale.
Queen of Song and Souls by C.L. Wilson 7/11

7. Food Delight Read a book which has some kind of food on its title or on its cover.

8. Romance Genre: Read a time-travel romance.

9. Of Lists and Shelves:International Joke Day Read a book from the first five pages of any of the following shelves:
Funny Romance(http://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show?s...)
Humorous Romance (http://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show?s...)
Popular Funny Books

10. Reader's Choice
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld

Challenge Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2010


message 517: by Desperado (new)

Desperado (lethallovely) | 822 comments Thank you very much, Steph, BJ Rose & Sandra!


message 518: by Sherri (last edited Jul 29, 2010 08:16PM) (new)

Sherri | 169 comments Well 1 more finished.

July Reading Challenge
Start Date:- 07/01/2010
Completion Date:-
Goal 10/10
Read: 6/10


July: Knit Two by Kate Jacobs (4 Stars)
Birthday: TBD
Geography: TBD
World UFO Day: Davin's Quest by Bianca D'Arc (4 Stars)
Fourth of July: Running Scaredby Shannon K. Butcher (3.5 Stars)
Disney Inspired: ]The Cinderella Deal by Jennifer Crusie (3.5 Stars)
Food Delight: TBD
Romance Genre: Menagerie by Lara Santiago (4 Stars)
Of Lists and Shelves: TBD
Reader's Choice: Glimmerglass by Jenna Black (4 Stars)

Knit Two by Kate Jacobs Davin's Quest (Resonance Mates, #2) by Bianca D'Arc Running Scared (Sentinel Wars, #3) by Shannon K. Butcher The Cinderella Deal by Jennifer Crusie Menagerie by Lara Santiago Glimmerglass (Faeriewalker, #1) by Jenna Black


message 519: by Ѽ Cher Ѽ (last edited Jul 31, 2010 08:52AM) (new)

Ѽ Cher Ѽ  | 168 comments So, I committed myself for 3 reads and completed 3 reads.
I wanted to try for 5 reads after, but came up 1 short.


CHALLENGE COMPLETED

done ~ 4/5

1. July - Lover Mine - J.R. Ward - 30 Jul 10
3. Geography - Undead and Unwed - Mary Janice Davidson - 3 Jul 10
4. World UFO Day - Born of Ice - Sherrilyn Kenyon - 6 Jul 10
9. Of List & Shelves - A Quick Bite - Lynsay Sands
10. Reader's Choice - Hush, Hush - Becca Fitzpatrick - 11 Jul 10

Lover Mine (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #8) by J.R. Ward Undead and Unwed (Undead, #1) by MaryJanice Davidson Born of Ice (The League, #3) by Sherrilyn Kenyon A Quick Bite (Argeneau, #1) by Lynsay Sands Hush, Hush (Hush, Hush, #1) by Becca Fitzpatrick


message 520: by Erin (new)

Erin (erin-b) Read: 10/10 Done!!

1. July: Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb 7/29
2. My Birthday: Eye of Heaven by Marjorie M. Liu 7/9
3. Minnesota: Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson 7/9
4. World UFO Day: Zinnia by Jayne Castle 7/12
5. 4th of July: Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh 7/18
6. Disney Inspired: In the Hand of the Goddess by Tamora Pierce 7/26
7. Food Delight: My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding by Sherrilyn Kenyon et al 7/19
8. Time Travel: Charming the Highlander by Janet Chapman 7/2
9. International Joke Day: A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands 7/4
10. Readers Choice: Manhunt by Janet Evanovich 7/5

Ceremony in Death (In Death, #5) by J.D. Robb Eye of Heaven (Dirk & Steele, #5) by Marjorie M. Liu Undead and Unwed (Undead, #1) by MaryJanice Davidson Zinnia (St. Helen's, #2) by Jayne Castle Caressed By Ice (Psy-Changeling, #3) by Nalini Singh In the Hand of the Goddess (Song of the Lioness, #2) by Tamora Pierce My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding (Includes Dark-Hunter Related Book, #4; Sookie Stackhouse, #6.1; The Dresden Files, #7.5) by P.N. Elrod Charming the Highlander (Highlander, #1) by Janet Chapman A Quick Bite (Argeneau, #1) by Lynsay Sands Manhunt by Janet Evanovich

Also Read:
The Awakening (Leopard People, #1) by Christine Feehan Diamond Bay (Kell Sabin, #2) by Linda Howard Burning Lamp (Arcane Society, #8) by Amanda Quick Tempting Danger (World of the Lupi, #1) by Eileen Wilks Mine to Possess (Psy-Changeling, #4) by Nalini Singh Impulse & Initiative A Pride & Prejudice Variation by Abigail Reynolds Hostage to Pleasure (Psy-Changeling, #5) by Nalini Singh Angels' Blood (Guild Hunter, #1) by Nalini Singh


message 521: by Valorie (new)

Valorie  | 2218 comments 10/10 Done Yay!

July: Jaye Wells Red-Headed Stepchild 7/9 ****
B-Day Erin B: The Last of the Red-Hot Vampires by Katie MacAlister 7/7 ***
Geography: Blueberry Muffin Murder by Joanne Fluke 7/11 ****
UFO: The Down Home Zombie Blues by Linnea Sinclair 7/19 ***
July 4th: Awaiting the Moon by Donna Lea Simpson 7/17 ***
Disney: Ravish: The Awakening of Sleeping Beauty by Cathy Yardley 7/5 ***
Food Delight: Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke 7/4 ****
Time Travel: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning 7/18 ****
Joke Day: Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken 7/29 ****
My Choice: Wake by Lisa McMann 7/26 ****

Red-Headed Stepchild (Sabina Kane, #1) by Jaye Wells The Last of the Red-Hot Vampires (Dark Ones, #5) by Katie MacAlister Blueberry Muffin Murder (Hannah Swensen, #3) by Joanne Fluke The Down Home Zombie Blues by Linnea Sinclair Awaiting the Moon (Werewolf, Book 1) by Donna Lea Simpson Ravish The Awakening of Sleeping Beauty by Cathy Yardley Strawberry Shortcake Murder (Hannah Swensen, #2) by Joanne Fluke Beyond the Highland Mist (Highlander, #1) by Karen Marie Moning Dragon Actually (Dragon Kin, #1) by G.A. Aiken Wake (Dream Catcher, #1) by Lisa McMann


message 522: by ~Sara~ (new)

~Sara~ | 667 comments I didn't sign up this month because I didn't think I would have time to finish it but I was looking through the list and realized I almost have! I don't think I'll get to the time travel romance unless I find a short story that fits.
8/10 complete

1. "J" Author: Janet Evanovich, To the Nines
2. Birthday: Sherryl - The Hunger Games 7/7****
3. Minnesota: Undead and Unemployed 7/29****
4. UFO day: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? 7/16***
5. 4th of July: Slaughterhouse-Five 7/16****
6. Disneyish: Vampire Academy 7/2***
7. Food Delight: The Apple-cart: A Political Extravaganza 7/27****
8. Time Travel Romance:
9. Humour: Carry On, Jeeves 7/28****
10.Choice: The Master and Margarita 7/7****

To the Nines (Stephanie Plum, #9) by Janet Evanovich The Hunger Games (Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins Undead and Unemployed (Undead, #2) by MaryJanice Davidson Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy, #1) by Richelle Mead The Apple-cart A Political Extravaganza (Shaw Library) by George Bernard Shaw Carry On, Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov


message 523: by Domino (aka Meme) (new)

Domino (aka Meme) (bryghtstarr) | 409 comments i think i bit off more than i can chew. i have 5 more books to read to complete the challenge and i know thats not gonna happen by tomorrow. i did enjoy reading the first 4 though. i enjoyed the challenge. congrats to all who finished =)
i'll still read the books on my list though. i'm still tugging away on Halfway to the Grave. it's getting pretty good.


message 524: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Congratulations, Erin!!

Congratulations, Valorie!


Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim) (jim_formerly_photojim) | 5294 comments Big congratulations to all who've finished. Don't give up to those nearing completion. Better luck next month to those who've missed their goals.

I just think it's great how many people complete each month.


message 526: by SandyC (new)

SandyC (sandyc88) | 1287 comments 5 of 5 finished
Challenge complete!

July: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “J”
The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides FINISHED 7/30/10

Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Minnesota.
Undead and Unwedby Mary Janice Davidson FINISHED 7/10/10

Fourth of July: Read book which cover is predominantly red, or blue, or white; or a book that has an American flag on the cover.
Blue Cover: Lover Eternal 7/22/10

Of Lists and Shelves:International Joke Day Read a book from the first five pages of any of the following shelves:
Funny Romance
Humorous Romance
Popular Funny Books
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame Smith 7/23/10

Reader's Choice
book:Dead Until Dark by Charlaine HarrisFINISHED 7/4/10

Challenge Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2010



The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides Undead and Unwed (Undead, #1) by MaryJanice Davidson Lover Eternal (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #2) by J.R. Ward Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith Dead Until Dark (Sookie Stackhouse, #1) by Charlaine Harris


message 527: by Hina (last edited Jul 31, 2010 08:47AM) (new)

Hina (hinaj) | 2581 comments Cutting it close, but I think I will finish by Saturday.

9/10 Completed


1. July: The Perils of Pursuing a Prince By Julia London.

2. Birthday: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake By Sarah MacLean. From Nikki's Bookshelf. Completed 7/23/10 ***** (5 Stars)

3. Geography: Undead and Unfinished By Mary Janice Davidson. (Setting). Completed 7/30/10 ** (2 Stars)

4.World UFO Day: Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon. Completed 7/15/10 ***** (5 Stars)

5. Fourth of July (Blue): The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy By Douglas Adams. Completed 7/29/10 **** (4 Stars)

6. Disney Inspired: Once a Princess by Johanna Lindsey. Completed 7/2/10 ***** (5 Stars)

7. Food Delight: Tempting by Susan Mallery. Completed 7/6/10 *** (3 Stars)

8. Time Travel: Beyond the Highland Mist By Karen Marie Moning. Completed 7/20/10 ***** (5 Stars)

9. Of Lists and Shelves (Funny Romance): Lord of Scoundrels By Loretta Chase. Completed 7/25/10 **** (4 Stars)

10. Reader's Choice: Then Comes Seduction By Mary Balogh. Completed 7/4/10 ***** (5 Stars)


message 528: by Valorie (new)

Valorie  | 2218 comments Thanks BJ Rose & Photojim!


message 529: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Sandy wrote: " 5 of 5 finished
Challenge complete!"


Way to go, Sandy!!


message 530: by Melinda (new)

Melinda (disney4me) | 67 comments I'm glad I only choose 5 to read this month. Life has interfered with my reading this month! However, I just finished my 5 as of today! On to new challenges!

1) First or Last Name Begins with 'J': Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep
2) Birthday: Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh (Thanks, Judithe!)
4) UFO Day: Close Contact by Kathrine Allred
5) 4th of July: Hunted by the Others by Jess Haines
10)Reader's Choice: Bewitched & Betrayed by Lisa Shearin



message 531: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Finally made it!!

Romance Readers
10/10 completed
DONE

1. July: 'J' Author:Julia Quinn: What Happens in London July 10 (4*)
2. Birthday: Melanie: Saving Grace by Julie Garwood July 9 (5*)
3. Geography: Minnesota: Peach Cobbler Murder by Joanne Fluke July 13 (3.5*)
4. World UFO Day: Xenocide by Orson Scott Card July 30 (4*)
5. 4th of July: Red/White/Blue: Twelve Across by Barbara Delinsky July 6 (3*)
6. Disney inspired: Once Upon A Kiss by Nora Roberts July 11 (3*)
7. Food Delight: Fudge Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke July 12 (3*)
8. Romance Genre: time-travel:A Highlander's Christmas by Janet Chapman July 23 (4*)
9. Of Lists & Shelves: Popular Funny Books p. 1: Full House by Janet Evanovich July 15 (3.5*)
10. Reader's Choice: Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts July 18 (4*)


message 532: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Melinda wrote: "I'm glad I only choose 5 to read this month. Life has interfered with my reading this month! However, I just finished my 5 as of today! On to new challenges!"

Congrats, Melinda!!


message 533: by Lynne (last edited Jul 30, 2010 10:23PM) (new)

Lynne (lovetoreadgal) | 1182 comments Whew! I really didn't think I was going to make it this month. Hurrah!

JULY
10 of 10 Complete! DONE!

1. July: Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn – 7/18 ****1/2
2. Birthday: Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris (Thanks Ahrcadia!) – 7/3 *****
3. Minnesota: War for the Oaks by Emma Bull – 7/27 ***1/2
4. World UFO Day: Born of Fire (The League, #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon – 7/24 ***1/2
5. Fourth of July: Men of Courage I by Lori Foster, et al. – 7/5 ****
6. Disney: Princess by Gaelen Foley – 7/28 ****
7. Foody: Sweet as Sugar, Hot as Spice by Kimberly Raye – 7/24 ****
8. Time-Travel: Charming the Highlander by Janet Chapman – 7/30 ****
9. Joke Day: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas – 7/14 *****
10. Reader's Choice: Beast Behaving Badly by Shelly Laurenston – 7/18 *****

Complete:
Romancing Mister Bridgerton (Bridgertons, #4) by Julia Quinn Born of Fire (The League, #2)  by Sherrilyn Kenyon War for the Oaks by Emma Bull Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, #10) by Charlaine Harris Men of Courage I by Lori Foster Princess (Ascension Trilogy, #2) by Gaelen Foley Sweet as Sugar, Hot as Spice by Kimberly Raye Charming the Highlander (Highlander, #1) by Janet Chapman Married By Morning (The Hathaways, #4) by Lisa Kleypas Beast Behaving Badly (Pride, #5) by Shelly Laurenston


message 534: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments RRRC JULY 2010 CHALLENGE

10/10 Completed FINISHED

J - Creation in Death by J.D. Robb 8/7/10 ★★★
B'day (Cathy) - Howl at the Moon by Christine Warren 17/7/10 ★★★★
Minnesota - Neil Gaiman- Interworld 15/7/10 ★★★★
Sci-Fi - Exiled by Kaitlyn O'Connor 3/7/10 ★★★1/2
Fourth of July - Kitty Goes to Washington by Carrie Vaughan 27/7/10 ★★★★
Disney or Princes - Velvet Cataclysm (Princes of the Underground, #1) by Beth Kery 15/7/10 ★★★
Food - Sex and Chocolate: Decadence by Dawn Montgomery 8/7/10 ★★★
Time Tunnel - Sarah's Story (Time Displacement Corps, #1) by Delilah Stephans 15/7/10 ★★★★★
Joke Shelves - Noble Intentions by Katie MacAlister 21/7/10 ★★★★★
Choice - The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 31/7/10 ★★★★★

Exiled by Kaitlyn O'Connor Sex and Chocolate Decadence by Dawn Montgomery Creation in Death (In Death, #25) by J.D. Robb Interworld by Neil Gaiman Sarah's Story (Time Displacement Corps, #1) by Delilah K. Stephans Velvet Cataclysm (Princes of the Underground, #1) by Beth Kery Howl at the Moon (The Others, #4) by Christine Warren Noble Intentions (Noble, #1) by Katie MacAlister Kitty Goes to Washington (Kitty Norville, #2) by Carrie Vaughn The Darkest Night (Lords of the Underworld, #1) by Gena Showalter


message 535: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Cher, Erin, Valorie, Donna, Sandy, Melinda, BJ Rose & Lynne!!!!!!!!


message 536: by Leosharkie (new)

Leosharkie | 79 comments Yay Sandra!


message 537: by Leosharkie (new)

Leosharkie | 79 comments Finished 5/5

1. Author "J" – Kieran the Black –Julie Templeton
2. B-Day – Secrets –Jude Deveraux (Deborah’s list)
4. Space/Aliens – Mastering Marissa –Cyna Kade
5. Fourth of July – Midnight’s Daughter –Karen Chance
8. Time-travel romance – Beyond the Highland Myst –Karen Marie Moning


message 538: by Beth F (new)

Beth F 10 of 10 done

*=OWNED
1. "J" is for July: Lover Mine by J.R. Ward (7/20/10)
2. Birthday: (Ahrcadia) Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison (7/25/10)
3. Geography: Resort to Murder: Thirteen More Tales of Mystery by Minnesota's Premier Writers by various (7/11/10)
4. UFO Day: Born of Fire (The League, #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon (7/10/10)
5. Red/White/Blue Cover: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot (7/13/10)
6. Fairy Tale: East by Edith Pattou (7/29/10)
7. Food: Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson (7/22/10)
8. Romance Genre: Kiss of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning (7/30/10)
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Three To Get Deadly by Janet Evanovich (7/07/10)
10. Reader's Choice: 16 Lighthouse Road by Debbi Macomber (7/30/10)


message 539: by Karina (last edited Jul 31, 2010 08:41AM) (new)

Karina | 95 comments 2010 July Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread
5/5
Done!

Challenge Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2010

1. July: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “J”
The Pact by Jodi Picoult Completed:31/07/2010

2. Birthday: Read a book from a July B-day celebrant. (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2162...)
Charlotte Burried in Books- Blood PromiseCompleted:07/07/2010

5. Fourth of July: Read book which cover is predominantly red, or blue, or white; or a book that has an American flag on the cover.
Blue Moon(Blue)Completed:18/07/2010

6. Disney Inspired Read a book that has a princess or prince as a character; or a book inspired by a fairytale.
A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry, #1) Completed:05/07/2010

10. Reader's Choice
Water for Elephants Completed:28/07/2010


message 540: by Hina (new)

Hina (hinaj) | 2581 comments Yay Done!!

10/10 Completed


1. July: The Perils of Pursuing a Prince By Julia London. Completed 7/31/10 *** (3 Stars)

2. Birthday: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake By Sarah MacLean. From Nikki's Bookshelf. Completed 7/23/10 ***** (5 Stars)

3. Geography: Undead and Unfinished By Mary Janice Davidson. (Setting). Completed 7/30/10 ** (2 Stars)

4.World UFO Day: Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon. Completed 7/15/10 ***** (5 Stars)

5. Fourth of July (Blue): The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy By Douglas Adams. Completed 7/29/10 **** (4 Stars)

6. Disney Inspired: Once a Princess by Johanna Lindsey. Completed 7/2/10 ***** (5 Stars)

7. Food Delight: Tempting by Susan Mallery. Completed 7/6/10 *** (3 Stars)

8. Time Travel: Beyond the Highland Mist By Karen Marie Moning. Completed 7/20/10 ***** (5 Stars)

9. Of Lists and Shelves (Funny Romance): Lord of Scoundrels By Loretta Chase. Completed 7/25/10 **** (4 Stars)

10. Reader's Choice: Then Comes Seduction By Mary Balogh. Completed 7/4/10 ***** (5 Stars)


message 541: by Domino (aka Meme) (new)

Domino (aka Meme) (bryghtstarr) | 409 comments congrats to all who finished! great job guys =)
i think i'll start off slower next time =)
although i think i might get done with Halfway to the Grave =)
it's getting pretty good. Bones has finally admitted his love to Cat. so cute =)


message 542: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Leosharkie, Beth, Karina & HIna!!!!

Thanks Leosharkie :D


message 543: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Congratulations to Lynne! Sandra! Beth! Hina! Karina! Leosharkie!


message 544: by Nita (new)

Nita (gillnit) 6/8 done


1.July - Forged of Shadows by Jessa Slade July 15 - 4 Stars
2. Birthday (Melanie) - Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews < b>July 20 - 4 Stars
3. Geography (Minnesota Author) - The Curse of Chalion by Lois M. Bujold
4. UFO Day - Wanderlust by Ann Aguire July 31 - 5 Stars
5. 4th of July - Naked in Death by J.D. Robb July 17 - 4 Stars
6. Disney Inspired - Nemesis by Louise Cooper
8. Romance Genre (Time Travel) - Abandon the Night by Joss Ware July 28 - 4 Stars
10. Reader's Choice - Heart of the Wolf by Terry Spear July 18 - 1 Star

Forged of Shadows (Marked Souls, #2) by Jessa Slade Magic Bites (Kate Daniels, #1) by Ilona Andrews The Curse of Chalion (Chalion, #1) by Lois McMaster Bujold Wanderlust (Sirantha Jax, #2) by Ann Aguirre Naked in Death (In Death, #1) by J.D. Robb Nemesis (Indigo, #1) by Louise Cooper Abandon the Night (Envy Chronicles, #3) by Joss Ware Heart of the Wolf (Book #1) by Terry Spear


message 545: by Lindy-Lane (new)

Lindy-Lane (moonbacklit) | 452 comments Yahoo! I manage to read 6 out of the 10 for July!!
*original post #64


message 546: by Toni (new)

Toni | 255 comments Here's my July reads. Sorry posting is late

9/10 completed

"J" author - Janet Evanovich One For the Money 7/4/10
B-Day - Animal Farm by George Orwell 7/1/10
Geography: Minnesota - Casanegra by Blair Ubderwood 7/25/10
World UFO Day - Precipice by John Jackson Miller 7/7/10
4th of July - L.A.Woman by Cathy Yardley 7/15/10
Disney Inspired - Graceling by Kristin Cashore 7/13/10
Food Delight - Murder Takes the Cake by Gayle Trent 7/4
Romance Genre: Time Travel - The Time Travler's Wife
OL&S: International Joke Day - Pack Challenge by Shelly Laurenston 7/26/10
Reader's Choice - Identity: Unknown 7/13/10


message 547: by Amanda A (new)

Amanda A | 769 comments 10/10 completed


1. July: The Stormchasers by Jenna Blum

2. Birthday: (Nikki) Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas

3. Geography: Undead and Unappreciated by MaryJanice Davidson

4. World UFO Day: Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon

5. Fourth of July: Chains of Ice by Christina Dodd

6. Disney Inspired: Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine

7. Food Delight: Simply Irresistible by Rachel Gibson

8. Romance Genre: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas

10. Reader's Choice: The Search by Nora Roberts


The Stormchasers by Jenna Blum Love in the Afternoon (The Hathaways, #5) by Lisa Kleypas Undead and Unappreciated (Undead, #3) by MaryJanice Davidson Born of Night (The League, #1) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Chains of Ice (The Chosen Ones, #3) by Christina Dodd Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine Simply Irresistible by Rachel Gibson Beyond the Highland Mist (Highlander, #1) by Karen Marie Moning Married By Morning (The Hathaways, #4) by Lisa Kleypas The Search by Nora Roberts


message 548: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Amanda wrote: "10/10 completed"

Congratulations, Amanda!!


message 549: by Danielle (new)

Danielle (Smiley1881) July 2010 Monthly RRRC

5/5 COMPLETE!!

2. Birthday: The Darkest Night (Thanks Megan) FINISHED 07/16

4.World UFO Day: Taken FINISHED 07/25

5. Fourth of July: Vampire Academy FINISHED 07/25

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Remember Me FINISHED

10. Reader's Choice: City of Bones FINSIHED
The Darkest Night (Lords of the Underworld, #1) by Gena ShowalterTaken by Anya BastVampire Academy (Vampire Academy, #1) by Richelle MeadRemember Me? by Sophie KinsellaCity of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1) by Cassandra Clare



message 550: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Danielle wrote: "July 2010 Monthly RRRC

5/5 COMPLETE!!"


Congrats, Danielle!!


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