2010 July Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

[Julianna]

I'm in too. I'll post my list as I go.

[Chelsea]

This sounds super fun! I'll work on my list :D

[Desperado]

RRRC July Monthly Challenge /5 Tentative List

1.J Author:Under Fire by Jo Davis
2.July Birthday{Cathy}:Skinwalker by Faith Hunter
4.World UFO Day:Hunting Julian by Jacquelyn Frank
5.Fourth of July:Lover Mine by J.R. Ward
10.Reader's Choice:

[Lady Grey]

I'm in. Here's the tentative list:

Read: 0/5

1. July: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “J”: Tempting Fortune by Jo Beverley

2. Birthday: Read a book from a July B-day celebrant. Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead (Wendy)

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. Glory in Death by JD Robb (will need to find out if there’s space travel in this one)

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. Voyager by Diana Gabaldon

9. Of Lists and Shelves:International Joke Day Read a book from the first five pages of any of the following shelves: Mr. Impossible by Loretta Chase

[Kaila]

ok.. i am a fast reader. started today :)

1. July: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “J”-covet-jr ward-started 7/1

2. Birthday: Read a book from a July B-day celebrant. (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2... cross-nora roberts (megan longs list)-started and finished 7/1/2010

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Minnesota.-still waters-tami hoag


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.-when darkness falls-shannon drake

6. Disney Inspired Read a book that has a princess or prince as a character; or a book inspired by a fairytale.-once a princess-johanna lindsay-started and finished 7/1/2010


10. Reader's Choice-brides to be-diana palmer

[Penney]

I'm in! I'll post when I get back from vacation :)

[Mel W]

Kaila wrote: "ok.. do paranormal romance work in this also? if so here is my potential list. this is my first one so idk if im doing it right lol.. ok i can 6.. i dont know any of the other stuff lol


1. July: ..."

Yes, as long as it fits the category required :)

[Mel W]

I'm in as usual although with the kitchen renovations starting next week (a month early!) and then a 4 week vacation starting second half of July, I'm not sure how far I'll get :)

[Bianca]

7/9

1.July: Eternal Kiss of Darkness - Jeaniene Frost
2.Birthday: Living Dead in Dallas – Charlaine Harris
3.Geography: Undead and Unemployed – MaryJanice Davidson
4.World UFO Day: Grimspace – Anne Aguirre
5.Fourth of July: Evernight – Claudia Gray
6.Disney Inspired The Iron King – Julie Kagawa
8.Romance Genre: Beyond the Highland Mist – Karen Marie Moning
9.Of Lists and Shelves:International Joke Day A Quick Bite – Lynsay Sands
10.Reader's Choice Once Bitten, Twice Shy – Jennifer Rardin

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Mel W wrote: "I'm in as usual although with the kitchen renovations starting next week (a month early!) and then a 4 week vacation starting second half of July, I'm not sure how far I'll get :)"

Well, after putting up renovations, you definitely deserve a vacation. Sounds like fun, Mel.

[Penny]

I'm in :).

List to be announce; could to change of course.

1.July "J": Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie. 07/03/10.

4.World UFO Day: Ender's Game

5.Fourth of July: Private Arrangements White 07/04/10.

6. Disney Inspired: Beastly

7. Food Delight: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and/or Candy Store 07/04/10.

9. Of Lists and Shelves:International Joke Day: The Lightning Thief or Match Me If You Can

[D.G.]

Sherri wrote: Hi back at ya D.G. Funny running across you here! :-)"

LOL! I thought the same thing, Sherri. I've been a member of this group since last year but I've really gotten into it in the last few months.

[Lindy-Lane]

I'm aiming for all ten but will commit to at least 3.

6/10 DONE
Updated 7.31.10

1. Author name "J" for July: The Burning Wire: A Lincoln Rhyme Novel by Jeffery Deaver

2. B-Day: The Eight by Katherine Neville (Megan Long)

3. Minnesota Geo: Pontoon: A Lake Wobegon Novel by Garrison Keller

4. UFO Day: Jupiter: A Novel by Ben Bova

5. Fourth of July: (blue) Your Wicked Ways by Eloisa James

6. Disney inspired: The Constant Princessby Philippa Gregory

7. Food Delight: War and Peas by Jill Churchill

8. Time-Travel Romance: Voyager by Diana Gabaldon

9. Joke Day: Yukon Ho! by Bill Watterson (page #2 popular funny books link)

10. Reader's Choice: Thanks for the Memories by Cecelia Ahern

FINISHED:

[Kaila]

are we sposed to put pics of the books? if so idk how to do that lol

[Nicole]

I'm in, my 5 are below.

1. July: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “J” JR WARD- Lover Mine

2. Birthday: Read a book from a July B-day celebrant. from Vassoulita's list Dark Prince (Carpathians, #1) Feehan, Christine

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. Bad Blood
by L.A. Banks

6. Disney Inspired Read a book that has a princess or prince as a character; or a book inspired by a fairytale. Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast
by Robin McKinley

8. Romance Genre: Read a time-travel romance. Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon

[Danielle]

Kaila, On top of the comment box there is a link that says "add book/author" click on it and then type in the name of the book and it will let you pick.

[Alycia]

0/4 Complete

Author that starts with J (Jennifer Ashley): Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage

Time travel romance: Flirting with Forever

White cover: Masquerade

Minnesota: Undead and Unfinished

[Tina "IRead2Escape"]

1. July: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “J” Rooms by James L. Rubart

2. Birthday: Read a book from a July B-day celebrant. Lover Mine by JR Ward

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Minnesota. Sexy As Hell by Susan Johnson

9. Of Lists and Shelves:International Joke Day Read a book from the first five pages of any of the following shelves: One for the Money by Janet Evanovich

10. Reader's Choice ]Rough, Raw and Ready by Lorelei James

[Kaila]

[Kaila]

ohh.. that is too awesome. thanks danielle :)

[Jenny]

I am inspired to give this a go
1. July: Lover Mine J.R.Ward
2. Birthday:
3. Geography:
4.World UFO Day: Born of Ice Sherrilyn Kenyon
5. Fourth of July:
6. Disney Inspired: Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister Gregory Maquire
7. Food Delight Twilight Stephenie Meyer
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
Humorous Romance
Popular Funny Books

10. Reader's Choice
Bad moon Rising Sherrilyn Kenyon
Dark Horse Tami Hoag
My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding P. D. Elrod
American Gods Neil Gauman
Blood Promise Richelle Mead
The Hunger Games Suzanne Collins

[Steph]

I'm goin' with 5 reads this month.

Read: 0/5



’J’ Author: Pray for Dawn by Jocelynn Drake
Happy Bday, Ahrcadia ~(Fhantasie)! Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill
World UFO Day: Grimspace by Ann Aquire
4th of July: Inside Out by Maria V. Snyder
Time-Travel Romance: Dark Seduction by Brenda Joyce

[exxcentrica]

0/5 Here's my tentative list:


1. July: Queene of Light by Jennifer Armintrout

2. Birthday: From Nikki's bookshelf: The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter

3. Geography: Undead and Unfinished by MaryJanice Davidson

5. Fourth of July: My Wicked Enemy by Carolyn Jewel.

9. International Joke Day Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas

[Ѽ Cher Ѽ]

Here is my list of 5 reads but committed to complete 3 reads.

0/5

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

[Sharon]

1. J Author: In too Deep (39 Clues book 6) - Jude Watson7/17
2. Birthday (Melanie): Speak - Lauri Halse Anderson7/6
3. Minnesota: Invisible - Pete Hautman7/7
4. UFO: The Uglies - Scott Westerfeld
5. Red Cover: The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest - Stieg Larsson
6. Princess/Prince: The Fairy-Tale Detectives - Michael Buckley
7. Food: Eggs - Jerry Spinelli 7/13
8. Time-travel: The Time Traveler's Wife - Audrey Niffenegger 7/21
9. Humor List: Can you Keep a Secret? - Sophie Kinsella
10. Reader's Choice: Take Me There - Susane Colasanti 7/5

[Gaijinmama]

Count me in, I'll post as I go.

[Ceej]

umm went book shopping and changed my list a little *this is why i had to put myself on restriction*

1. July: Innocent Fire

2. Birthday: Cathy Tall, Dark, and Cajun

3. Geography: Sexy As Hell

5. Fourth of July: Heart of a Warrior

6. Disney: In the Prince's Bed

7. Food Delight: Recipe for Temptation

8. Romance Genre: Prince of Dreams

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Funny Romance Catch A Mate


10. Reader's Choice: Vows

[Tina "IRead2Escape"]

I am editing my choices (started and finished reader's choice, so I need to change it).

1. July: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “J” Rooms by James L. Rubart

2. Birthday: Read a book from a July B-day celebrant. Lover Mine by JR Ward

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Minnesota. Sexy As Hell by Susan Johnson

9. Of Lists and Shelves:International Joke Day Read a book from the first five pages of any of the following shelves: One for the Money by Janet Evanovich

10. Reader's Choice: Branded As Trouble by Lorelei James

[Ann]

Going to give it a try, just doing 5 will post books later.
1. July - Julia Quinn; Splendid - finished on 7/12/2010

6. Disney Inspired- The Prince Kidnaps A Bride finished on 7-15-2010

8. Time Travel - With Every Breath - finished on 7-13-2010

9. Joke Day - Here kitty, Kitty - finished on 7-21-2010

10. Reader's Choice - If He's Wicked - finished 7/9/2010


I'm done!!!!!

[Laura Lulu]

0/8


1. J is for July Kushiel's Chosen Jacqueline Carey

2. Happy Birthday Judithe! Pleasure Unbound Larissa Ione

3. Minnesota War for the Oaks Emma Bull

4. Space After Long Silence Sheri S. Tepper

5. Blue Cover Proven Guilty Jim Butcher

6. Prince Assassin's Quest Robin Hobb

8. Time Travel Blue Bells of Scotland Laura Vosika

10. Reader's Choice Twice Bitten Chloe Neill




Maybes

7. Food The Etched City K.J. Bishop OR Boy Meets Boy David Levithan

9. Funny

[Ann aka Iftcan]

I'm in--not sure how many I will do--July is another hectic month, and frankly with the budget cuts and all, my library is having a hard time of it, so will partly depend on what comes in. Also my hubby is taking early retirement, so that's cutting into my book budget big time. Hence the depending on the library.

[Steph]

Laura Lulu wrote: "0/8


1. J is for July Kushiel's Chosen Jacqueline Carey

2. Happy Birthday Judithe! Pleasure Unbound Larissa Ione

3. Minnesota War for the Oaks Emma Bull..."


Laura, I'm curious to see how you like "Pleasure Unbound". Lemme know when you're done w/it and we'll chat sexy demons. >:)

[Laura Lulu]

Steph wrote: "Laura, I'm curious to see how you like "Pleasure Unbound". Lemme know when you're done w/it and we'll chat sexy demons. >:)"

Sounds like a plan. :) I think I'll like them--but what is getting me to read them is I need some nekkid men covers for a challenge. :)

[Steph]

LOL! *Nekkid Men*MMMmmmmmm* :D

[Macwolf01 [Elise]]

I'm in too, have to figure out how many & books

[Valorie]

I'm in! Here's my list!

0/10 Done

July: Jaye Wells Red-Headed Stepchild
B-Day Erin B: The Last of the Red-Hot Vampires by Katie MacAlister
Geography: Blueberry Muffin Murder by Joanne Fluke
UFO: The Down Home Zombie Blues by Linnea Sinclair
July 4th: Awaiting the Moon by Donna Lea Simpson
Disney: Ravish: The Awakening of Sleeping Beauty by Cathy Yardley
Food Delight: Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke
Time Travel: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
Joke Day: TBD
My Choice: Wake by Lisa McMann

To Read:

[Sheila]

I’m in for 10 again this month. (Have I mentioned how much I am loving retirement?)

1. July: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “J”
Black Market – James Patterson

2. Birthday: Read a book from a July B-day celebrant. (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2162...)
Charlotte (Buried in Books)'s books list
Scarpetta – Patricia Cornwell

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Minnesota.
Shadow Prey – John Sandford

4.World UFO Day: Read a book set in another planet or involves space travel or has aliens in it.
Watch the Skies (Daniel X #2 – James Patterson

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.
Foreign Body – Robin Cook

6. Disney Inspired Read a book that has a princess or prince as a character; or a book inspired by a fairytale.
Prince Charming – July Garwood

7. Food Delight Read a book which has some kind of food on its title or on its cover
Apple Turnover Murder – Joanne Fluke

8. Romance Genre: Read a time-travel romance.
Valley of Silence – Nora Roberts

9. Of Lists and Shelves:International Joke Day Read a book from the first five pages of any of the following shelves:
Full Bloom – Janet Evanovich (Funny Romance List)

10. Reader's Choice
While My Pretty One Sleeps – Mary Higgins Clark

[Erin]

I am only doing 5!!

1) July- The Pirate Lord by Sabrina Jeffries

5) 4th of July- Rosehaven By Catherine Coulter

7) Food Delight- Like Water For Chocolate by Laura Esquivel

8) Time Travel- One Perfect Knight by Judith O'Brien

10) Reader's Choice- The Hazards of Hunting A Duke By Julia London

[Shea]

RRC July 2010 Monthly Challenge

0/8 completed

1. July: Staked by J. F. Lewis

2. Birthday: A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole

5. Fourth of July: A Little Bit Wicked by Victoria Alexander

6. Disney Inspired: The Sheik's Command by Loreth Anne White

7. Food Delight: Chocolate Secrets by Zelda Benjamin

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

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Always by Lynsay Sands

10. Reader's Choice: Bedded by the Warrior by Denise Lynn

[Domino (aka Meme)]

hey everyone. this is my first challenge and i'm so excited. Anita Blake has been monopolising my time and i'd like to get out of my trance. =) so...here goes. hope i can finish all of them =)

July- Halfway to the Grave
Birthday- Bitten
Fourth of July- The Blood of Roses
Disney Inspired- Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass
Food Delight- James and the Giant Peach
Travel Romance- Beyond the Highland Mist
Funny- The Princess Bride
Reader's Choice- Dead Until Dark

[Jasmin]

July Monthly Challenge
Challenge Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2010
10/10 DONE

1. July: The Viscount Who Loved Me (Bridgertons #2) by Julia Quinn 07/01 ★★★★✩
2. Birthday: The Darkest Night (Lords of the Underworld, #1) by Gena Showalter bday celebrant Wendy (Vhalkyrie) 07/02 ★★★★✩
3. Geography (Minnesota): Undead and Unwed (Undead, #1) by Mary Janice Davidson 07/03 ★★★✩✩
4. World UFO Day: The Host by Stephenie Meyer 07/05 ★★★★✩
5. Fourth of July: Catching Fire (Hunger Games, #2) by Suzanne Collins 07/14 ★★★★★
6. Disney Inspired: Ella Enchanted by Gail /Carson Levine 07/08 ★★★★★
7. Food Delight: I'm the Vampire, That's Why (Broken Heart Vampires, #1) by Michele Bardsley 07/08 ★★★✩✩
8. Time Travel Romance: Outlander (Outlander, #1) by Diana Gabaldon 07/13 ★★★★★
9. International Joke Day: Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding shelved 2 times as funny-books 07/06 ★★✩✩✩
10. Reader's Choice: Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 07/13 ★★★★★



FINISHED :)♥

[Steph]

Welcome, Meme! Good luck with the challenge. Happy Reading. :)

[Lynne]

Well here are my picks for July. I wonder how many of these books I'll change before the end of the challenge. I never seem to finish what I think I'll read.

JULY

0 of 10 Complete!

1. July: To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn
2. Birthday: Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris (Thanks Ahrcadia!)
3. Minnesota: War for the Oaks by Emma Bull
4.World UFO Day: Born of Fire (The League, #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
5. Fourth of July: Karma Girl by Jennifer Estep
6. Disney: The Fairy Godmother by Mercedes Lackey – The Fairy Godmother
7. Foody: Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke
8. Time-Travel: Charming the Highlander by Janet Chapman
9. Joke Day: Once Upon a Marigold by Jean Ferris
10. Reader's Choice: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas

To Read:


Complete:

[BJ Rose]

Romance Readers
0/10 completed

1. July: 'J' Author:Jillian Hunter: A Wicked Lord at the Wedding
2. Birthday: Melanie: The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco
3. Geography: Minnesota: Peach Cobbler Murder by Joanne Fluke
4. World UFO Day: Xenocide by Orson Scott Card
5. 4th of July: Red/White/Blue: Twelve Across by Barbara Delinsky
6. Disney inspired: Once Upon A Kiss by Nora Roberts
7. Food Delight: Fudge Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke
8. Romance Genre: time-travel:
9. Of Lists & Shelves: Humorous Romance: Undead and Unreturnable by MJ Davidson
10. Reader's Choice: Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts OR Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley

[Melinda]

Count me in! I will read 5 books (since I'll miss my last challenge of 10 books in 1 month, :-( ) and will post my decisions soon.

[Domino (aka Meme)]

Steph wrote: "Welcome, Meme! Good luck with the challenge. Happy Reading. :)"

thanks Steph. i can't wait to dig in.
i'm always excited to start a new book. =)

[Melanie]

Oh, I'm in:-) will post when I get my list together:-)

[Melissa (So Cal Gal)]

Here is my list:

1. July: Instant Gratification by Jill Shalvis
2. Birthday: Sacred Sins by Nora Roberts
3. Geography: Still Waters by Tami Hoag
4. World UFO Day: SKIP
5. Fourth of July: Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich
6. Disney Inspired Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
7. Food Delight : The Last Supper by Diane Mott Davidson
8. Romance Genre: The Time Travelers Wife by Andrea Niffenegger
9. Of Lists and Shelves: International Joke Day : Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy (Guide #1) by Douglas Adams

[Danielle]

0/5

2. Birthday: The Darkest Night (Thanks Megan)

4.World UFO Day: Taken

5. Fourth of July: Vampire Academy

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Remember Me

10. Reader's Choice: City of Bones

[Enni]

Oh this sounds like fun!! So many great ideas for challenges. Since I don't know how limited my time will be and I'm already doing one of the other challenges for July I will start with just one and see how far I get. I hope that is okay.

Update: First one done so I figured I pick the next one. So many books, so little time. I added two more to the list.

3/?

1. July: Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult 07/03/10

2. Birthday: Storm Front by Jim Butcher from Charlotte (Buried in Books) shelf - Hope I'm doing this the right way.

5. 4th of July: Ice Cold by Tess Gerritsen 07/15/10

9. List of Shelves: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams

10. Reader's Choice: Broken by Karin Slaughter 07/11/10

to read:



finished: