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July Monthly ChallengeYay, 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
RRRC July Monthly Challenge 5/5 Done! Finito! Completed!
JULY9 of 10 Complete!
1. July:
2. Birthday:
3. Minnesota:
4. World UFO Day:
5. Fourth of July:
6. Disney:
7. Foody:
8. Time-Travel: Charming the Highlander by Janet Chapman
9. Joke Day:
10. Reader's Choice:
To Read:
Complete:
5/8 done1.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
Delicious Dee the book slut wrote: "July Monthly ChallengeYay, I'm done"
Congratulations, Dee!!
I'm 3/4 of the way through my last one, so should make it!
♠LethalLovely~HBBIC♠ wrote: "RRRC July Monthly Challenge 5/5 Done! Finito! Completed!"Congrats, LethalLovely!
8/10 done - don't think I'll get the other two done though :(Food:
Romance:
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.
3. Geography: Undead and Unfinished By Mary Janice Davidson. (Setting).
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...)
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.
6. Disney Inspired Read a book that has a princess or prince as a character; or a book inspired by a fairytale.
10. Reader's Choice
7/101. July:
2. Birthday:
3. Minnesota.
4.World UFO Day
5. Fourth of July:
6. Disney Inspired -
7. Food Delight
8. time-travel romance.
9.International Joke Day
10. Reader's Choice
5 completed1. July: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “J”
2. Birthday: Read a book from a July B-day celebrant. http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...
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.
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.
6. Disney Inspired Read a book that has a princess or prince as a character; or a book inspired by a fairytale.
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
Well 1 more finished.July Reading Challenge
Start Date:- 07/01/2010
Completion Date:-
Goal 10/10
Read: 6/10
Birthday: TBD
Geography: TBD
Disney Inspired: ]The Cinderella Deal by Jennifer Crusie (3.5 Stars)
Food Delight: TBD
Of Lists and Shelves: TBD
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
9. Of List & Shelves - A Quick Bite - Lynsay Sands
Read: 10/10 Done!!
Also Read:
10/10 Done Yay!July: Jaye Wells
B-Day Erin B:
Geography:
UFO:
July 4th:
Disney:
Food Delight:
Time Travel:
Joke Day:
My Choice:
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
8. Time Travel Romance:
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.
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.
5 of 5 finished Challenge complete!
July: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “J”
Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Minnesota.
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:
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
Reader's Choice
book:
Challenge Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2010
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.
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!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
Finally made it!!Romance Readers
10/10 completed DONE
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!!
Whew! I really didn't think I was going to make it this month. Hurrah!JULY
10 of 10 Complete! DONE!
1. July:
2. Birthday:
3. Minnesota:
4. World UFO Day:
5. Fourth of July:
6. Disney:
7. Foody:
8. Time-Travel:
9. Joke Day:
10. Reader's Choice:
Complete:
RRRC JULY 2010 CHALLENGE10/10 Completed FINISHED
J -
B'day (Cathy) -
Minnesota - Neil Gaiman-
Sci-Fi -
Fourth of July -
Disney or Princes -
Food -
Time Tunnel -
Joke Shelves -
Choice -
Finished 5/51. 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
10 of 10 done*=OWNED
1. "J" is for July:
2. Birthday: (Ahrcadia)
3. Geography:
4. UFO Day:
5. Red/White/Blue Cover:
6. Fairy Tale:
7. Food:
8. Romance Genre:
9. Of Lists and Shelves:
10. Reader's Choice:
2010 July Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread 5/5Done!
Challenge Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2010
1. July: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “J”
2. Birthday: Read a book from a July B-day celebrant. (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2162...)
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.
6. Disney Inspired Read a book that has a princess or prince as a character; or a book inspired by a fairytale.
10. Reader's Choice
Yay Done!!10/10 Completed
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 =)
6/8 done1.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
Here's my July reads. Sorry posting is late9/10 completed
"J" author -
B-Day -
Geography: Minnesota -
World UFO Day -
4th of July -
Disney Inspired -
Food Delight -
Romance Genre: Time Travel - The Time Travler's Wife
OL&S: International Joke Day -
Reader's Choice -
10/10 completed2. 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
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
July 2010 Monthly RRRC5/5 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




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