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message 151: by Michelle (new)

Michelle (michelle_mc) | 670 comments 1. J AUTHOR - Sizzling Sixteen - Janet Evanovich 1/7/10
2. JULY B-DAY -
3. MINNESOTA -
4. ALIENS -
5. 4TH JULY -
6. FAIRYTALE -
7. FOOD -
8. TIME TRAVEL -
9. JOKE DAY -
10. MY CHOICE - Web of Lies - Jennifer Estep 4/7/10

Sizzling Sixteen (Stephanie Plum, #16) by Janet Evanovich Web of Lies (Elemental Assassin, #2) by Jennifer Estep

Michelle (shelli_m)


message 152: by Erin (new)

Erin (erin-b) Read: 2/10

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
8. Charming the Highlander by Janet Chapman 7/2
9. International Joke Day: A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands 7/4
10. Queen of Song and Souls by C.L. Wilson

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 Queen of Song and Souls (Tairen Soul Series, Book #4) by C.L. Wilson

Also Read:
The Awakening (Leopard People, #1) by Christine Feehan


message 153: by Valorie (new)

Valorie  | 2218 comments 1/10 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 7/4 ****
Time Travel: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
Joke Day: TBD
My Choice: Wake by Lisa McMann

To Read:
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 Wake (Dream Catcher, #1) by Lisa McMann


message 154: by Ceej (new)

Ceej (drqangel) | 1015 comments 4 of 9

1. July: Innocent Fire
2. Birthday: Cathy Tall, Dark, and Cajun 7/3
3. Geography: Sexy As Hell 7/4
5. Fourth of July: Heart of a Warrior
6. Disney: In the Prince's Bed
7. Food Delight: Recipe for Temptation 7/4
8. Romance Genre: Prince of Dreams
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Funny Romance Catch A Mate
10. Reader's Choice: Vows 7/2


message 155: by colleen (new)

colleen (colleenfl) | 458 comments RRRC July 2010 Reading Challenge
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 The Desert King's Housekeeper Bride (The Royal House of Karedes, #8) (Harlequin Presents, #2891) by Carol Marinelli

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 The Next Best Thing by Kristan Higgins

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


message 156: by Hina (new)

Hina (hinaj) | 2581 comments 2/10 Completed


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

6. Disney Inspired: Once a Princess by Johanna Lindsey. Completed 7/2/10

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.

10. Reader's Choice: Then Comes Seduction By Mary Balogh. Completed 7/4/10


message 157: by Debbie (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments Congrats Colleen :)


message 158: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Colleen!


message 159: by Mojca (new)

Mojca | 1414 comments Congratulations, Colleen!


message 160: by colleen (new)

colleen (colleenfl) | 458 comments Thanks for the congrats! Happy reading!


message 161: by Kristina Simon (new)

Kristina Simon (kristinasimon) Titles, as always, are subject to change depending on mood and/or other challenges (I'm such an addict ;o)).

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: The Serpent's Shadow by Mercedes Lackey (based on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs) ★★★★☆ 7/2/10

7. Food Delight: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows ★★★★☆ 7/5/10

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:
Sweet Revenge (Lawman) (Harlequin Intrigue, No. 393) by Jenna Ryan Bed of Roses (Bride Quartet, #2) by Nora Roberts Still Waters by Tami Hoag Stay by Allie Larkin Atomic Lobster (Serge Storms Mystery, #10) by Tim Dorsey Hearts Divided 5-B Poppy Lane\The Apple Orchard\Liberty Hall (Cedar Cove Series, #5.5) by Debbie Macomber

Completed:
The Serpent's Shadow (Elemental Masters, #2) by Mercedes Lackey The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer


message 162: by Ceej (last edited Jul 05, 2010 02:02PM) (new)

Ceej (drqangel) | 1015 comments 5 of 9

1. July: Innocent Fire
2. Birthday: Cathy Tall, Dark, and Cajun 7/3
3. Geography: Sexy As Hell 7/4
5. Fourth of July: Heart of a Warrior
6. Disney: In the Prince's Bed
7. Food Delight: Recipe for Temptation 7/4
8. Romance Genre: Prince of Dreams
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Funny Romance Catch A Mate 7/5
10. Reader's Choice: Vows 7/2

Vows (Arabesque Romance) by Rochelle Alers Tall, Dark, and Cajun (Cajun, #2) by Sandra Hill Recipe for Temptation (Kimani Romance) by Maureen Smith Sexy As Hell (Berkley Sensation) by Susan Johnson Catch A Mate by Gena Showalter


message 163: by Penney (new)

Penney (pschoener) | 3553 comments 03/10 Completed

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 - Lady of Light and Shadows by C.L. Wilson 07/04
7. Food Fetishes - Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie 07/05
8. Love Across the Years - Soul of a Highlander by Melissa Mayhue 07/02
9. Funny Romance- Anyone But You by Jennifer Crusie
10. My Choice -King of Sword and Sky by C.L. Wilson

Born in Death (In Death, #23) by J.D. Robb Mine to Possess (Psy-Changeling, #4) by Nalini Singh Witch Fire (Elemental Witches, Book 1) by Anya Bast Just My Luck by Gail Koger Talk Me Down (Tumble Creek, #1) by Victoria Dahl Lady of Light and Shadows (Tairen Soul, Book #2) by C.L. Wilson Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie Soul of a Highlander (Daughters of the Glen, #3) by Melissa Mayhue Anyone But You  by Jennifer Crusie King of Sword and Sky (Tairen Soul Series, #3) by C.L. Wilson


Charlotte (Buried in Books) | 561 comments RRRC July '10

1/5 - at least

July
- Janet Evanovich - One for the Money
It's my birthday - Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder
Set in Minnesota - Undead and Unemployed by MaryJanice Davidson - Finished 5th July
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

Read
Undead and Unemployed (Undead, #2) by MaryJanice Davidson


message 165: by Annie (new)

Annie (themadnessofhamsters) Updated 6 July. 3 down.

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.
Exit Strategy (Nadia Stafford, #1) by Kelley Armstrong

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.


message 166: by Ann aka Iftcan (new)

Ann aka Iftcan (iftcan) July Romance readers reading challenge
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


message 167: by Valorie (new)

Valorie  | 2218 comments 2/10 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 7/5 ***
Food Delight: Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke 7/4 ****
Time Travel: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
Joke Day: TBD
My Choice: Wake by Lisa McMann

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 Wake (Dream Catcher, #1) by Lisa McMann


message 168: by Macwolf01 [Elise] (last edited Jul 05, 2010 06:58PM) (new)

Macwolf01 [Elise] (macwolf01) | 1012 comments 1/8

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
Time Travel: skipping I have a hard time with Time Travel
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

An Impossible Attraction (de Warenne Dynasty, #12) by Brenda Joyce Poison Study (Study, #1) by Maria V. Snyder The Princess Bride  by William Goldman Strawberry Shortcake Murder (Hannah Swensen, #2) by Joanne Fluke Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate, #1) by Gail Carriger Carpe Demon Adventures of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom (Kate Connor - Demon Hunter, #1) by Julie Kenner The Book Thief by Markus Zusak


Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos) | 809 comments 1/6

J:
B-Day:
4th of July:
Disney Inspired:
Food:
Reader's Choice:Blood Bound7/5


message 170: by Debbie (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments Monthly Challenge:
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. Fourth of July: The Darkest Passion (7/5) *****
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. Reader's Choice: Rule's Bride (7/2) ****
(Hero at Large by Janet Evanovich)
(God on a Harley by Joan Brady)

Rule's Bride (Bride's Trilogy, #3) by Kat Martin The Darkest Passion (Lords of the Underworld, #5) by Gena Showalter


message 171: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12278 comments 1 Completed

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


message 172: by FlibBityFLooB (last edited Jul 05, 2010 08:17PM) (new)

FlibBityFLooB 30% (3/10) :)

1. J Author: Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich - 07/01/10, ★★★★½
2. Birthday (Melanie):The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever by Julia Quinn - 07/05/10, ★★★★★
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
9. Humor List: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas - 07/02/10, ★★★★★
10. Reader's Choice:Ten Things I Love About You by Julia Quinn

Sizzling Sixteen (Stephanie Plum, #16) by Janet Evanovich The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever (Bevelstoke, #1) by Julia Quinn Undead and Unfinished (Undead, #9) by MaryJanice Davidson Grimspace (Sirantha Jax, #1) by Ann Aguirre What Happens in London (Bevelstoke, #2) by Julia Quinn Prince Charming by Julie Garwood The Bride Wore Chocolate (Food Series, Book 1) by Shirley Jump Dragonfly in Amber (Outlander, #2) by Diana Gabaldon Married By Morning (The Hathaways, #4) by Lisa Kleypas Ten Things I Love About You (Bevelstoke, #3) by Julia Quinn


message 173: by exxcentrica (last edited Jul 05, 2010 09:26PM) (new)

exxcentrica RRRC 2010 July Monthly Challenge

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


message 174: by Lynn (last edited Jul 31, 2010 08:42PM) (new)

Lynn | 10 comments First time trying this challenge thing!

1. Name with "J" - WAR by Sebastian Junger Jul. 06 ****1/2
2. skipping
3. Minnesota setting - Undead and Unwed by Mary Janice Davidson
4. UFO - Beyond the Rain by Jess Granger
5. 4th of July - The Secret of Sarah Revere by Ann Rinaldi DNF - need to find replacement I'm a Stranger Here Myself by Bill Bryson - Jul. 31 *****
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. International Joke Day - Anyone But You by Jennifer Crusie Jul. 13 ****
10. Reader's Choice - Click Here: To Find Out How I Survived Seventh Grade by Denise Vega - Jul. 19 ****1/2

Completed: 4/9

WAR by Sebastian Junger Anyone But You  by Jennifer Crusie Click Here To Find Out How I Survived Seventh Grade by Denise Vega I'm a Stranger Here Myself Notes on Returning to America After 20 Years Away by Bill Bryson
Remaining:
Undead and Unwed (Undead, #1) by MaryJanice Davidson Beyond the Rain (Realms Beyond, #1) by Jess Granger If I Have a Wicked Stepmother, Where's My Prince? by Melissa Kantor The Omnivore's Dilemma A Natural History of Four Meals by Michael Pollan The Changeling Bride (Timeswept) by Lisa Cach


message 175: by Erin (new)

Erin (erin-b) Read: 3/10

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
8. Charming the Highlander by Janet Chapman 7/2
9. International Joke Day: A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands 7/4
10. 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


message 176: by Karina (last edited Jul 06, 2010 01:56AM) (new)

Karina | 95 comments 2010 July Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread
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.
A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry, #1) Completed:05/07/2010

10. Reader's Choice
Water for Elephants


message 177: by Hina (new)

Hina (hinaj) | 2581 comments 3/10 Completed


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

6. Disney Inspired: Once a Princess by Johanna Lindsey. Completed 7/2/10

7. Food Delight: Tempting by Susan Mallery. Completed 7/6/10

8. Time Travel: Beyond the Highland Mist By Karen Marie Moning.

9. Of Lists and Shelves (Funny Romance): Lord of Scoundrels By Loretta Chase.

10. Reader's Choice: Then Comes Seduction By Mary Balogh. Completed 7/4/10


message 178: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12278 comments 2 Completed

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


message 179: by Michelle (new)

Michelle (michelle_mc) | 670 comments 1. J AUTHOR - Sizzling Sixteen - Janet Evanovich 1/7/10
2. JULY B-DAY -
3. MINNESOTA -
4. ALIENS -
5. 4TH JULY - Big Bad Wolf - Christine Warren 6/7/10
6. FAIRYTALE -
7. FOOD -
8. TIME TRAVEL -
9. JOKE DAY -
10. MY CHOICE - Web of Lies - Jennifer Estep 4/7/10

Sizzling Sixteen (Stephanie Plum, #16) by Janet Evanovich Web of Lies (Elemental Assassin, #2) by Jennifer Estep Big Bad Wolf (The Others, #8) by Christine Warren

Michelle (shelli_m)


message 180: by Desperado (last edited Jul 06, 2010 07:37AM) (new)

Desperado (lethallovely) | 822 comments RRRC July Monthly Challenge 2/5 Tentative List

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
5.Fourth of July:Lover Mine by J.R. Ward
10.Reader's Choice:

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


message 181: by Katie (last edited Jul 06, 2010 11:48AM) (new)

Katie (katiejoe) UPDATE... Can I make a suggestion? Can we rate the books we complete with stars or something? I saw some people were doing that and I thought it was a great idea. That way we can at least see how much we liked the books...

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 - Heavenly, Jennifer Laurens 7/4/2010 *** (3 stars)

Fairytale - TBD

Food - Sugar Creek, Toni Blake

Time Travel - Old Magic, Marianne Curley 7/5/2010 *** (3 stars)

Funny Romance List - Nothing But Trouble, Rachel Gibson

Reader's Choice - The Gargoyle, Andrew Davidson

Born to be Bad (B.A.D. Series, #1- #3) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Sugar Creek (Destiny, #2) by Toni Blake Heavenly (Heavenly, #1) by Jennifer Laurens Old Magic by Marianne Curley Nothing But Trouble (Chinooks Hockey Team, #5) by Rachel Gibson The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson


message 182: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12278 comments Katie wrote: "UPDATE... Can I make a suggestion? Can we rate the books we complete with stars or something? I saw some people were doing that and I thought it was a great idea. That way we can at least see h..."

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.


Tina "IRead2Escape" (tinar1121) | 1292 comments Fran wrote: "Katie wrote: "UPDATE... Can I make a suggestion? Can we rate the books we complete with stars or something? I saw some people were doing that and I thought it was a great idea. That way we can ..."

Great idea! Done!


message 184: by Erin (new)

Erin H 2/5 Complete!!

1) July: The Pirate Lord by Sabrina Jeffries 7/3 *****
5) 4th of July: Rosehaven by Catherine Coulter 7/5 ****
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


The Pirate Lord (Lord Trilogy, #1) by Sabrina Jeffries Rosehaven (Medieval Song, #5) by Catherine Coulter Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel One Perfect Knight by Judith O'Brien The Hazards of Hunting a Duke (Desperate Debutantes, #1) by Julia London


message 185: by Ann aka Iftcan (last edited Jul 06, 2010 04:04PM) (new)

Ann aka Iftcan (iftcan) July Romance readers reading challenge
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


message 186: by FlibBityFLooB (new)

FlibBityFLooB 40% (4/10) :)

1. J Author: Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich - 07/01/10, ★★★★½
2. Birthday (Melanie):The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever by Julia Quinn - 07/05/10, ★★★★★
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 - 07/06/10, ★★
8. Time-travel:Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
9. Humor List: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas - 07/02/10, ★★★★★
10. Reader's Choice:Ten Things I Love About You by Julia Quinn

Sizzling Sixteen (Stephanie Plum, #16) by Janet Evanovich The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever (Bevelstoke, #1) by Julia Quinn Undead and Unfinished (Undead, #9) by MaryJanice Davidson Grimspace (Sirantha Jax, #1) by Ann Aguirre What Happens in London (Bevelstoke, #2) by Julia Quinn Prince Charming by Julie Garwood The Bride Wore Chocolate (Food Series, Book 1) by Shirley Jump Dragonfly in Amber (Outlander, #2) by Diana Gabaldon Married By Morning (The Hathaways, #4) by Lisa Kleypas Ten Things I Love About You (Bevelstoke, #3) by Julia Quinn


message 187: by Shea (new)

Shea | 278 comments RRC July 2010 Monthly Challenge

1/8 completed

1. July: Staked by J. F. Lewis 7/6

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

Staked (Void City, #1) by J. F. Lewis A Hunger Like No Other (Immortals After Dark, #2) by Kresley Cole A Little Bit Wicked (Last Man Standing, #1) by Victoria Alexander The Sheik's Command (Silhouette Romantic Suspense) by Loreth Anne White Chocolate Secrets (Avalon Romance) by Zelda Benjamin Beyond the Highland Mist (Highlander, #1) by Karen Marie Moning Always by Lynsay Sands Bedded by the Warrior (Harlequin Historical, #950) by Denise Lynn



message 188: by Macwolf01 [Elise] (last edited Jul 07, 2010 12:30AM) (new)

Macwolf01 [Elise] (macwolf01) | 1012 comments 2/8

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
Time Travel: skipping I have a hard time with Time Travel
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

An Impossible Attraction (de Warenne Dynasty, #12) by Brenda Joyce Poison Study (Study, #1) by Maria V. Snyder The Princess Bride  by William Goldman Strawberry Shortcake Murder (Hannah Swensen, #2) by Joanne Fluke Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate, #1) by Gail Carriger Carpe Demon Adventures of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom (Kate Connor - Demon Hunter, #1) by Julie Kenner The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Cream Puff Murder (Hannah Swensen, #11) by Joanne Fluke


message 189: by Valorie (new)

Valorie  | 2218 comments 3/10 Done

July: Jaye Wells Red-Headed Stepchild
B-Day Erin B: The Last of the Red-Hot Vampires by Katie MacAlister 7/7 ***
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 7/5 ***
Food Delight: Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke 7/4 ****
Time Travel: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
Joke Day: TBD
My Choice: Wake by Lisa McMann

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 Wake (Dream Catcher, #1) by Lisa McMann


message 190: by Karina (new)

Karina | 95 comments 2010 July Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread
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...)
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)

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


Tina "IRead2Escape" (tinar1121) | 1292 comments Shazzy wrote: "4/10

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.


message 192: by Penney (new)

Penney (pschoener) | 3553 comments 04/10 Completed

1. J for July - Born in Death by JD Robb
2. Happy B'day Ahrcadia - Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh 07/07
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 - Lady of Light and Shadows by C.L. Wilson 07/04
7. Food Fetishes - Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie 07/05
8. Love Across the Years - Soul of a Highlander by Melissa Mayhue 07/02
9. Funny Romance- Anyone But You by Jennifer Crusie
10. My Choice -King of Sword and Sky by C.L. Wilson

Born in Death (In Death, #23) by J.D. Robb Mine to Possess (Psy-Changeling, #4) by Nalini Singh Witch Fire (Elemental Witches, Book 1) by Anya Bast Just My Luck by Gail Koger Talk Me Down (Tumble Creek, #1) by Victoria Dahl Lady of Light and Shadows (Tairen Soul, Book #2) by C.L. Wilson Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie Soul of a Highlander (Daughters of the Glen, #3) by Melissa Mayhue Anyone But You  by Jennifer Crusie King of Sword and Sky (Tairen Soul Series, #3) by C.L. Wilson


message 193: by Katie (last edited Jul 07, 2010 09:21AM) (new)

Katie (katiejoe) UPDATE OF COMPLETED BOOKS


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 - Heavenly, Jennifer Laurens 7/4/2010 *** (3 stars)

Fairytale - TBD

Food - Sugar Creek, Toni Blake

Time Travel - Old Magic, Marianne Curley 7/5/2010 *** (3 stars)

Funny Romance List - Nothing But Trouble, Rachel Gibson **** (4 stars) (this book was adorable!)

Reader's Choice - The Gargoyle, Andrew Davidson

Born to be Bad (B.A.D. Series, #1- #3) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Sugar Creek (Destiny, #2) by Toni Blake Heavenly (Heavenly, #1) by Jennifer Laurens Old Magic by Marianne Curley Nothing But Trouble (Chinooks Hockey Team, #5) by Rachel Gibson The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson


message 194: by Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog) (last edited Jul 07, 2010 10:03AM) (new)

Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog) 1/8 Complete

1: July: The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn Finished 07 July
The Viscount Who Loved Me (Bridgertons, #2) by Julia Quinn
2: Birthday (Megan Long) Sinful by Charotte Featherstone
Sinful by Charlotte Featherstone
3: Geography Going to skip
4: UFO's Going to skip
5: 4th of July Azazel by Dawn McClure
Azazel by Dawn McClure
6: Disney Charming the Prince by Teresa Madeiros
Charming the Prince (Fairy Tales, #1) by Teresa Medeiros
7: Food Julia's Chocolates by Cathy Lamb
Julia's Chocolates by Cathy Lamb
8: Time Travel RomanceWarlord by Jaid Black
Warlord by Jaid Black
9: Humour Mr. Impossible by Loretta Chase
Mr. Impossible (Carsington Brothers, #2) by Loretta Chase
10: Readers Choice It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas
It Happened One Autumn (Wallflowers, #2) by Lisa Kleypas


message 195: by Ceej (last edited Jul 07, 2010 04:26PM) (new)

Ceej (drqangel) | 1015 comments 6 of 9


1. July: Innocent Fire
2. Birthday: Cathy Tall, Dark, and Cajun 7/3
3. Geography: Sexy As Hell 7/4
5. Fourth of July: Heart of a Warrior
6. Disney: In the Prince's Bed 7/7
7. Food Delight: Recipe for Temptation 7/4
8. Romance Genre: Prince of Dreams
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Funny Romance Catch A Mate 7/5
10. Reader's Choice: Vows 7/2

Vows (Arabesque Romance) by Rochelle Alers Tall, Dark, and Cajun (Cajun, #2) by Sandra Hill Recipe for Temptation (Kimani Romance) by Maureen Smith Sexy As Hell (Berkley Sensation) by Susan Johnson Catch A Mate by Gena Showalter In the Prince's Bed (Royal Brotherhood, #1) by Sabrina Jeffries


message 196: by D.G. (new)

D.G. | 4477 comments 2010 July Monthly Challenge - 4/7 Read

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

READ
The Frog Prince by Jane Porter Captive of Sin by Anna Campbell Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas Savannah Blues by Mary Kay Andrews

TO READ
Cold Night, Warm Stranger by Jill Gregory Carnal Desires by Crystal Jordan Lamb The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal (original cover) by Christopher Moore


message 197: by Penney (new)

Penney (pschoener) | 3553 comments 05/10 Completed

1. J for July - Born in Death by JD Robb 07/07
2. Happy B'day Ahrcadia - Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh 07/07
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 - Lady of Light and Shadows by C.L. Wilson 07/04
7. Food Fetishes - Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie 07/05
8. Love Across the Years - Soul of a Highlander by Melissa Mayhue 07/02
9. Funny Romance- Anyone But You by Jennifer Crusie
10. My Choice -King of Sword and Sky by C.L. Wilson

Born in Death (In Death, #23) by J.D. Robb Mine to Possess (Psy-Changeling, #4) by Nalini Singh Witch Fire (Elemental Witches, Book 1) by Anya Bast Just My Luck by Gail Koger Talk Me Down (Tumble Creek, #1) by Victoria Dahl Lady of Light and Shadows (Tairen Soul, Book #2) by C.L. Wilson Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie Soul of a Highlander (Daughters of the Glen, #3) by Melissa Mayhue Anyone But You  by Jennifer Crusie King of Sword and Sky (Tairen Soul Series, #3) by C.L. Wilson


message 198: by Fran, Moderator (last edited Jul 13, 2010 07:20PM) (new)

Fran | 12278 comments 1. J book- Janet Evanovich- The Rocky Road to Romance

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


message 199: by FlibBityFLooB (last edited Jul 08, 2010 03:24PM) (new)

FlibBityFLooB 50% -- half way there (5/10) :)

1. J Author: Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich - 07/01/10, ★★★★½
2.Bday(Melanie):Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever-Julia Quinn - 07/05/10, ★★★★★
3. Minnesota:Undead and Unfinished by Maryjanice Davidson
4. UFO: Grimspace by Ann Aguirre
5. Red Cover:What Happens in London by Julia Quinn - 07/08/10, ★★★★
6. Princess/Prince: Prince Charming by Julie Garwood
7. Food:The Bride Wore Chocolate by Shirley Jump - 07/06/10, ★★
8. Time-travel:Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
9. Humor List: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas - 07/02/10, ★★★★★
10. Reader's Choice:Ten Things I Love About You by Julia Quinn

Sizzling Sixteen (Stephanie Plum, #16) by Janet Evanovich The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever (Bevelstoke, #1) by Julia Quinn Undead and Unfinished (Undead, #9) by MaryJanice Davidson Grimspace (Sirantha Jax, #1) by Ann Aguirre What Happens in London (Bevelstoke, #2) by Julia Quinn Prince Charming by Julie Garwood The Bride Wore Chocolate (Food Series, Book 1) by Shirley Jump Dragonfly in Amber (Outlander, #2) by Diana Gabaldon Married By Morning (The Hathaways, #4) by Lisa Kleypas Ten Things I Love About You (Bevelstoke, #3) by Julia Quinn


message 200: by Sherri (new)

Sherri | 169 comments July Reading Challenge
Start Date:- 07/01/2010
Completion Date:-
Goal 10/10
Read: 4/10


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: TBD
Disney Inspired: TBD
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 Menagerie by Lara Santiago Glimmerglass (Faeriewalker, #1) by Jenna Black


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