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2010 July Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

1. July: Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb
2. My Birthday: Eye of Heaven by Marjorie M. Liu
3. Minnesota: Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson
4. World UFO Day: Zinnia by Jayne Castle
5. 4th of July: Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh
6. Disney Inspired: In the Hand of the Goddess by Tamora Pierce
7. Food Delight: My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding by Sherrilyn Kenyon et al
10. Queen of Song and Souls by C.L. Wilson










Also Read:


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:
Time Travel: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
Joke Day: TBD
My Choice: Wake by Lisa McMann
To Read:










1. July: Innocent Fire
2. Birthday: Cathy
3. Geography:
5. Fourth of July: Heart of a Warrior
6. Disney: In the Prince's Bed
7. Food Delight:
8. Romance Genre: Prince of Dreams
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Funny Romance Catch A Mate
10. Reader's Choice:

10/10 completed!
1. July: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “J”
Mistletoe and Molly - Janet Dailey 7/3/10
2. Birthday: Read a book from a July B-day celebrant. (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2162...)
Kitty Raises Hell - Carrie Vaughn 7/1/10 (Melanie)
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Minnesota.
A Civil Campaign - Lois McMaster Bujold 7/4/10
4.World UFO Day: Read a book set in another planet or involves space travel or has aliens in it.
Diplomatic Immunity - Lois McMaster Bujold 7/4/10
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.
The Desert King's Housekeeper Bride - Carol Marinelli 7/4/10

6. Disney Inspired Read a book that has a princess or prince as a character; or a book inspired by a fairytale.
A Bride for His Majesty's Pleasure - Penny Jordan 7/2/10
7. Food Delight Read a book which has some kind of food on its title or on its cover.
The Next Best Thing - Kristan Higgins 7/3/10

8. Romance Genre: Read a time-travel romance.
Kiss of the Highlander - Karen Marie Moning 7/2/10
9. Of Lists and Shelves:International Joke Day Read a book from the first five pages of any of the following shelves:
Funny Romance Talk Me Down - Victoria Dahl 7/1/10
Humorous Romance
Popular Funny Books
10. Reader's Choice
Dreamveil - Lynn Viehl 7/2/10

1. July: The Bride By Julie Garwood.
2. Birthday: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake By Sarah MacLean. From Nikki's Bookshelf.
3. Geography: Undead and Unwed By Mary Janice Davidson. (Setting).
4.World UFO Day: Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon.
5. Fourth of July (Red): The Runaway Princess By Christina Dodd
7. Food Delight: Tempting by Susan Mallery.
8. Time Travel: Beyond the Highland Mist By Karen Marie Moning.
9. Of Lists and Shelves (Funny Romance): Lord of Scoundrels By Loretta Chase.

Read: 2/8
1. July: Sweet Revenge by Jenna Ryan
2. Birthday (Cathy -- Happy Birthday!): Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts
3. Geography (Minnesota): Still Waters by Tami Hoag
4.World UFO Day: SKIP
5. Fourth of July: Stay by Allie Larkin
6. Disney Inspired:
7. Food Delight:
8. Romance Genre: SKIP
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Atomic Lobster by Tim Dorsey
10. Reader's Choice:Hearts Divided: 5-B Poppy Lane\The Apple Orchard\Liberty Hall by Debbie Macomber and others
To Read:






Completed:



1. July: Innocent Fire
2. Birthday: Cathy
3. Geography:
5. Fourth of July: Heart of a Warrior
6. Disney: In the Prince's Bed
7. Food Delight:
8. Romance Genre: Prince of Dreams
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Funny Romance
10. Reader's Choice:






1. J for July - Born in Death by JD Robb
2. Happy B'day Ahrcadia -Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh
3. Minnesota Native - Anya Bast, Witch Fire
4. Aliens Among Us - Just My Luck by Gail Koger
5. Fourth of July - Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl
6. Prince, Princesses and Fairy Tales -
7. Food Fetishes -
8. Love Across the Years -
9. Funny Romance- Anyone But You by Jennifer Crusie
10. My Choice -King of Sword and Sky by C.L. Wilson











1/5 - at least
July - Janet Evanovich - One for the Money
It's my birthday - Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder
Set in Minnesota -
World UFO Day - Terror Firma by Matthew Thomas
Fourth of July - Stupid White Men by Michael Francis Moore
Disney Inspired - Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast by Robin McKinley
Food Delight - Sophie's Bakery for the Broken Hearted by Lolly Winston
Time Travel Romance - Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon
International Joke Day - The Princess Bride by William Goldman
Readers Choice - The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde
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1. July: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “J”.
Tove Jansson - The Summer Book.
2. Birthday: Read a book from a July B-day celebrant.
Why Shoot a Butler? OR Blindsighted from Charlotte's shelves.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Minnesota.
Cup of Clay.
4.World UFO Day: Read a book set in another planet or involves space travel or has aliens in it.
Romance at the Edge: In Other Worlds. 1 July.
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.
Deerskin
7. Food Delight Read a book which has some kind of food on its title or on its cover.
Cupcake
8. Romance Genre: Read a time-travel romance.
Time and Again
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.
Pack Challenge. 4 July.
10. Reader's Choice:
Cravings. 2 July.

4/?
1. July: What the Lady Wants by Jennifer Crusie
2. Birthday: Read a book from a July B-day celebrant. (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2162...)
3. Geography: Cream Puff Murder by Joanne Fluke.
4.World UFO Day: Read a book set in another planet or involves space travel or has aliens in it.
5. Fourth of July: Primal Needs by Susan Sizemore
6. Disney Inspired Blood Magic by Eileen Wilks.
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
Humorous Romance
Popular Funny Books
10. Reader's Choice
Challenge Duration: July 1 - July 3

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:
Food Delight:
Time Travel: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
Joke Day: TBD
My Choice: Wake by Lisa McMann









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July:An Impossible Attraction by Brenda Joyce
Birthday: Poison Study by Maria Synder (Charlotte ~ buried in books)
Geography: tbd
World UFO Day: ?? skip maybe
Fourth of July (Red): tbd
Disney Inspired: The Princess Bride by William Goldman
Food Delight: Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke
Of Lists and Shelves (Funny Romance): Soulless by Gail Carriger OR Carpe Demon by Julie Kenner
Reader's Choice: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak 05/07








Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2010
* 2 / 10 Read: (tentatively)
1. July: (Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank)
2. Birthday: (Cathy's TBR): (Darkest Lie by Gena Showalter)
3. Geography: (Undead and Unappreciated by MaryJanice Davidson)
4. World UFO Day: (Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter)
5.
6. Disney: (Sisters Grimm #1 by Michael Buckley)
7. Food Delight: (Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts)
8. Romance Genre: (Department of Temporal Adjustment by Veronica Tabres)
9. Of Lists and Shelves: (Married by Morning by Lisa Kleypas)
10.
(Hero at Large by Janet Evanovich)
(God on a Harley by Joan Brady)



1. J book- Janet Evanovich- One For The Money
2. Birthday: Read a book from a July B-day celebrant- Lori's Shelf- Tanner's Scheme
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Minnesota- Undead and Unwed
5. Fourth of July: Read book which cover is predominantly blue- A Patch of Blue
6. Disney Inspired Read a book that has a princess or prince as a character; or a book inspired by a fairytale- The Fairest of them All
7. Food Delight Read a book which has some kind of food on its title or on its cover- Recipe for Temptation
9. Of Lists and Shelves:International Joke Day Read a book from the first five pages of any of the following shelves:
Humorous Romance - Married by Morning
10. Reader's Choice - Match Me If You Can 7/5 ***
Challenge Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2010

3. Minnesota:Undead and Unfinished by Maryjanice Davidson
4. UFO: Grimspace by Ann Aguirre
5. Red Cover:What Happens in London by Julia Quinn
6. Princess/Prince: Prince Charming by Julie Garwood
7. Food:The Bride Wore Chocolate by Shirley Jump
8. Time-travel:Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
10. Reader's Choice:Ten Things I Love About You by Julia Quinn











1/6 completed
1. July: Queene of Light by Jennifer Armintrout
2. Birthday: From Nikki's bookshelf: The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter 7/5/10
3. Geography: Undead and Unfinished by MaryJanice Davidson
5. Fourth of July: My Wicked Enemy by Carolyn Jewel.
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 Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas
Popular Funny Books
10. Readers Choice:The Darkest Lie

1.
2. skipping
3. Minnesota setting - Undead and Unwed by Mary Janice Davidson
4. UFO - Beyond the Rain by Jess Granger
5. 4th of July -
6. Disney Inspired - If I Have a Wicked Stepmother, Where's My Prince? by Melissa Kantor
7. Food Delight - The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan
8. Time Travel Romance - The Changeling Bride by Lisa Cach
9.
10.
Completed: 4/9




Remaining:






1. July: Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb
2. My Birthday: Eye of Heaven by Marjorie M. Liu
3. Minnesota: Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson
4. World UFO Day: Zinnia by Jayne Castle
5. 4th of July: Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh
6. Disney Inspired: In the Hand of the Goddess by Tamora Pierce
7. Food Delight: My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding by Sherrilyn Kenyon et al










Also Read:


1/5
Challenge Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2010
1. July: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “J”
Jane Eyre
2. Birthday: Read a book from a July B-day celebrant. (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2162...)
Charlotte Burried in Books- Blood Promise
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)
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
Water for Elephants

1. July: The Bride By Julie Garwood.
2. Birthday: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake By Sarah MacLean. From Nikki's Bookshelf.
3. Geography: Undead and Unwed By Mary Janice Davidson. (Setting).
4.World UFO Day: Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon.
5. Fourth of July (Red): The Runaway Princess By Christina Dodd
8. Time Travel: Beyond the Highland Mist By Karen Marie Moning.
9. Of Lists and Shelves (Funny Romance): Lord of Scoundrels By Loretta Chase.

1. J book- Janet Evanovich- One For The Money
2. Birthday: Read a book from a July B-day celebrant- Lori's Shelf- Tanner's Scheme
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Minnesota- Undead and Unwed
5. Fourth of July: Read book which cover is predominantly blue- A Patch of Blue 7/6 ***
6. Disney Inspired Read a book that has a princess or prince as a character; or a book inspired by a fairytale- The Fairest of them All
7. Food Delight Read a book which has some kind of food on its title or on its cover- Recipe for Temptation
9. Of Lists and Shelves:International Joke Day Read a book from the first five pages of any of the following shelves:
Humorous Romance - Married by Morning
10. Reader's Choice - Match Me If You Can 7/5 ***
Challenge Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2010

2. JULY B-DAY -
3. MINNESOTA -
4. ALIENS -
5. 4TH JULY -
6. FAIRYTALE -
7. FOOD -
8. TIME TRAVEL -
9. JOKE DAY -
10. MY CHOICE -



Michelle (shelli_m)

4.World UFO Day:Hunting Julian by Jacquelyn Frank
5.Fourth of July:Lover Mine by J.R. Ward
10.Reader's Choice:





2/10 completed
Starts with J - TBD
Birthday - (Wendy) Born to be Bad, Sherrilyn Kenyon
MN author - Years, LaVyrle Spencer
Aliens, Another Planet - TBD
Red, White or Blue -
Fairytale - TBD
Food - Sugar Creek, Toni Blake
Time Travel -
Funny Romance List - Nothing But Trouble, Rachel Gibson
Reader's Choice - The Gargoyle, Andrew Davidson







Katie I love that idea. I always do that b/c I like to see what everyone else thought of their books and I always think that people would want to know about mine.

Great idea! Done!

1) July:
5) 4th of July:
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






6/?
1. July: What the Lady Wants by Jennifer Crusie
2. Birthday: Read a book from a July B-day celebrant. (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2162...)
3. Geography: Cream Puff Murder by Joanne Fluke.
4.World UFO Day: Read a book set in another planet or involves space travel or has aliens in it.
5. Fourth of July: Primal Needs by Susan Sizemore
6. Disney Inspired Blood Magic by Eileen Wilks.
7. Food Delight Read a book which has some kind of food on its title or on its cover.
8. Romance Genre: Truly, Madly Viking by Sandra Hill
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
Challenge Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2010

3. Minnesota:Undead and Unfinished by Maryjanice Davidson
4. UFO: Grimspace by Ann Aguirre
5. Red Cover:What Happens in London by Julia Quinn
6. Princess/Prince: Prince Charming by Julie Garwood
8. Time-travel:Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
10. Reader's Choice:Ten Things I Love About You by Julia Quinn











1/8 completed
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








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July:An Impossible Attraction by Brenda Joyce 06/07
Birthday: Poison Study by Maria Synder (Charlotte ~ buried in books)
Geography: Cream Puff Murder by Joanne Fluke
World UFO Day: ?? skip maybe
Fourth of July (Red): tbd
Disney Inspired: The Princess Bride by William Goldman
Food Delight: Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke
Of Lists and Shelves (Funny Romance): Soulless by Gail Carriger OR Carpe Demon by Julie Kenner
Reader's Choice: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak 05/07









July: Jaye Wells Red-Headed Stepchild
B-Day Erin B:
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:
Food Delight:
Time Travel: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
Joke Day: TBD
My Choice: Wake by Lisa McMann










2/5
Challenge Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2010
1. July: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “J”
Jane Eyre
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.
Blue Moon(Blue)
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
Water for Elephants

1. 'J' book: John Updike - The Witches of Eastwick
2. Bday book (Charlotte): Bite Marks
3. Geography: Blueberry muffin murder
4.World UFO Day: [book..."
Did you love Dark Fever? I read the entire series almost a year ago and can't wait for the final installment. Definitely, re-reading in December to refresh my memory.

1. J for July - Born in Death by JD Robb
2. Happy B'day Ahrcadia -
3. Minnesota Native - Anya Bast, Witch Fire
4. Aliens Among Us - Just My Luck by Gail Koger
5. Fourth of July - Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl
6. Prince, Princesses and Fairy Tales -
7. Food Fetishes -
8. Love Across the Years -
9. Funny Romance- Anyone But You by Jennifer Crusie
10. My Choice -King of Sword and Sky by C.L. Wilson











3/10 completed
Starts with J - TBD
Birthday - (Wendy) Born to be Bad, Sherrilyn Kenyon
MN author - Years, LaVyrle Spencer
Aliens, Another Planet - TBD
Red, White or Blue -
Fairytale - TBD
Food - Sugar Creek, Toni Blake
Time Travel -
Funny Romance List -
Reader's Choice - The Gargoyle, Andrew Davidson







1: July:

2: Birthday (Megan Long) Sinful by Charotte Featherstone

3: Geography Going to skip
4: UFO's Going to skip
5: 4th of July Azazel by Dawn McClure

6: Disney Charming the Prince by Teresa Madeiros

7: Food Julia's Chocolates by Cathy Lamb

8: Time Travel RomanceWarlord by Jaid Black

9: Humour Mr. Impossible by Loretta Chase

10: Readers Choice It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas


1. July: Innocent Fire
2. Birthday: Cathy
3. Geography:
5. Fourth of July: Heart of a Warrior
6. Disney:
7. Food Delight:
8. Romance Genre: Prince of Dreams
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Funny Romance
10. Reader's Choice:







1. July: Cold Night, Warm Stranger by Jill Gregory
2. Birthday (Nikki): Captive of Sin by Anna Campbell - 7/3
4. World UFO Day: Carnal Desires by Crystal Jordan
5. 4th of July: Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas - 7/4
6. Disney Inspired: The Frog Prince by Jane Porter - 7/2
9. Joke Day: Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore
10. Reader's Choice: Savannah Blues by Mary Kay Andrews - 7/7
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TO READ




1. J for July -
2. Happy B'day Ahrcadia -
3. Minnesota Native - Anya Bast, Witch Fire
4. Aliens Among Us - Just My Luck by Gail Koger
5. Fourth of July - Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl
6. Prince, Princesses and Fairy Tales -
7. Food Fetishes -
8. Love Across the Years -
9. Funny Romance- Anyone But You by Jennifer Crusie
10. My Choice -King of Sword and Sky by C.L. Wilson











2. Birthday: Read a book from a July B-day celebrant- Lori's Shelf- Tanner's Scheme
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Minnesota- Undead and Unwed 7/7 ****
5. Fourth of July: Read book which cover is predominantly blue- A Patch of Blue 7/6 ***
6. Disney Inspired Read a book that has a princess or prince as a character; or a book inspired by a fairytale- A Kiss To Remember or The Bride and the Beast
7. Food Delight Read a book which has some kind of food on its title or on its cover- Recipe for Temptation 7/13 ***
9. Of Lists and Shelves:International Joke Day Read a book from the first five pages of any of the following shelves:
Humorous Romance - Married by Morning
10. Reader's Choice - Match Me If You Can 7/5 ***
Challenge Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2010

3. Minnesota:Undead and Unfinished by Maryjanice Davidson
4. UFO: Grimspace by Ann Aguirre
6. Princess/Prince: Prince Charming by Julie Garwood
8. Time-travel:Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
10. Reader's Choice:Ten Things I Love About You by Julia Quinn











Start Date:- 07/01/2010
Completion Date:-
Goal 10/10
Read: 4/10
Birthday: TBD
Geography: TBD
Fourth of July: TBD
Disney Inspired: TBD
Food Delight: TBD
Of Lists and Shelves: TBD




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