2010 July Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

[Samantha]

5/7 I'm aiming for 7

1. July: Instant Attraction by Jill Shalvis completed 7/2

2. Birthday: Instant Gratification by Jill Shalvis (Nikki's Shelf) completed 7/3

4.World UFO Day: Man of My Dreams by Sherrilyn Kenyon completed 7/12

7. Food Delight: Tempting by Susan Mallery

8. Read a time-travel romance: Distant Echoes by Judie Aitken

9. Of Lists and Shelves: A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands completed 7/9

10. Reader's Choice:Instant Temptation by Jill Shalvis completed 7/8

[Erin]

Read: 6/10

1. July: Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb
2. My Birthday: Eye of Heaven by Marjorie M. Liu 7/9
3. Minnesota: Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson 7/9
4. World UFO Day: Zinnia by Jayne Castle 7/12
5. 4th of July: Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh
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



Also Read:

[Penney]

08/10 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 Setting -Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson
4. Aliens Among Us - Just My Luck by Gail Koger 07/11 ★★
5. Fourth of July - Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl 07/08 ★★★★1/2
6. Princes 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- Start Me Up by Victoria Dahl 07/12 ★ ★ ★ ★1/2
10. My Choice -King of Sword and Sky by C.L. Wilson

[FlibBityFLooB]

80% (8/10 read)

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 - 07/11/10, ★★★
4. UFO: Grimspace by Ann Aguirre - 07/13/10, ★★★★★
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 - 07/10/10, ★★★★

[Lili]

Just Finished!

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

1. July. Practice Makes Perfect by Julie James 07/09***
2. Happy birthday Ahrcadia. Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews 07/04***
3. Geography. Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson 07/03*****
4.World UFO Day. Taken by Anya Bast 07/01**
5. Fourth of July. Heaven, Texas by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 07/05****
6. Disney Inspired. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon 07/13*****
7. Food Delight. Candy Store by Bella Andre 07/03**
8. Romance Genre. Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon 07/08***
9. Of Lists and Shelves: International Joke Day. Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas 07/02****
10. Reader's Choice. One for the Money by Janet Evanovich 07/06*****

whooohoooo!!
this was one of the best reading months I've ever had

[Sandra]

Hooray, Lili!

[Debbie]

congrats Lili :)

[Debbie]

Monthly Challenge:
Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2010
* 4 / 10 Read:

1. July: Jacob (7/12) ****
2. Birthday: (Cathy's list): The Darkest Lie (7/9) ****
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) ****



Also Read:
Hero at Large (7/7) ****
(God on a Harley by Joan Brady)

[Nikki ♥]

RRMC - July 2010
3/10

1. "J": Jeaniene Frost, One Foot in the Grave 7/10
2. Birthday:
3. Minnesota: Lucky's Lady by Tami Hoag
4. World UFO Day:
5. Fourth of July: Your Scandalous Ways by Loretta Chase (White) 7/7
6. Disney Inspired:
7. Food Delight: Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts
8. Time-Travel:
9. International Joke Day: Bloodsucking Fiends: A Love Story by Christopher Moore
10. Reader's Choice: One Summer by Karen Robards 7/12

[Lady Grey]

My updated list:
Read: 5/7

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. Again The Magic (Melanie)

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) 7/11/10 ★★★

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.
Not Quite A Gentleman 7/2/10 ★★★★

6. Disney Inspired Read a book that has a princess or prince as a character; or a book inspired by a fairytale. Pleasure of a Dark Prince 7/6/10 ★★★★

7. Food Delight Read a book which has some kind of food on its title or on its cover. I'm the Vampire, That's Why 7/13/10 ★★★★

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 7/8/10 ★★★★★

[Domino (aka Meme)]

great job Lili!

[Charlotte (Buried in Books)]

RRRC July '10

2/5 - 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 - Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole - Finished 12th July
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

[BJ Rose]

Lili wrote: "Just Finished!

Challenge Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2010
10/10"

WOW! And Outlander was one of your reads - Impressive!!

[BJ Rose]

Romance Readers
6/10 completed

1. July: 'J' Author:Julia Quinn: What Happens in London July 10 (4*)
2. Birthday: Melanie: Saving Grace by Julie Garwood July 9 (5*)
3. Geography: Minnesota: Peach Cobbler Murder by Joanne Fluke July 13 (3*)
4. World UFO Day: Xenocide by Orson Scott Card
5. 4th of July: Red/White/Blue: Twelve Across by Barbara Delinsky July 6 (3*)
6. Disney inspired: Once Upon A Kiss by Nora Roberts July 11 (3*)
7. Food Delight: Fudge Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke July 12 (3*)
8. Romance Genre: time-travel:
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

[Ashley♥Alexis]

1. July: The Duchess By Jude Deveraux

2. Skipping this one

3.Skipping this one

4. Skipping this one

5. Fourth of July: Free Fall by Kile Mills (not my normal kind of read so this should be interesting)

6. Disney: Beastly by Alex Flinn

7. Food Delight: Comfort Food by Kate Jacobs

8. Skipping this one

9.Humorous Romance: Bitten & Smitten by Michelle Rowen

[Fran, Moderator]

4/8 Completed


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

[Domino (aka Meme)]

3/8

1) July: Halfway to the Grave
2) Birthday: Bitten 2Stars 7/10
5) 4th of July: The Blood of Roses
6) Disney: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass
7) Food Delight: James and the Giant Peach 5Stars 7/13
8) Travel: Beyond the Highland Mist 3Stars 7/11
9) Funny: The Princess Bride
10) Readers Choice: Dead Until Dark

[N.L.]

7/8 Read

July: The Vampire Queen's Servant by Joey W. Hill
Birthday (Charlotte 'Buried in Books'): The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter
Minnesota: Skip...maybe
World UFO Day: Grimspace by Ann Aguirre
Fourth of July: Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Disney:Blood Feud by Alyxandra Harvey
Food Delight: Skip
Romance Genre: Undead and Unfinished by MaryJanice Davidson
Of Lists and Shelves: One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
Reader's Choice: Twice Bitten by Chloe Neill

[Erin]

4/5 complete!!

1)July- The Pirate Lordby Sabrina Jeffries 7/3/10
2)4th of July- Rosehavenby Catherine Coulter 7/5/10
3) Food Delight- Like Water for Chocolateby Laura Esquivel 7/9/10
4)Time Travel- One Perfect Knightby Judith O'Brien 7/13/10
5)Reader's Choice-The Hazards of Hunting a Dukeby Julia London

[Desperado]

RRRC July Monthly Challenge 3/5 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 *** 7/14/10
10.Reader's Choice:Laid Bare by Lauren Dane

[southpaw285]

Way to go, Erin. Congratulations!

[Mel W]

My apologies for lack of updates - I'm currently on vacation in the UK and internet access is and will be sporadic. I am trying to get an update up tonight but I'm not sure when I'll be able to get the next one up. Please bear with me :)

[Tina "IRead2Escape"]

Mel W wrote: "My apologies for lack of updates - I'm currently on vacation in the UK and internet access is and will be sporadic. I am trying to get an update up tonight but I'm not sure when I'll be able to g..."

Hope you are having an awesome vacation, Mel.

[Laura Lulu]

4/8


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

2. Happy Birthday Ahrcadia! Sisters Red Jackson Pearce July 3 ★★★

3. Minnesota War for the Oaks Emma Bull

4. Space After Long Silence Sheri S. Tepper

5. Blue Cover The Summer Book Tove Jansson July 5 ★★★★

6. Prince Assassin's Quest Robin Hobb July 10 ★★★★★

8. Time Travel Blue Bells of Scotland Laura Vosika July 13 ★★★

10. Reader's Choice Twice Bitten Chloe Neill

[Lili]

BJ Rose wrote: "Lili wrote: "Just Finished!

Challenge Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2010
10/10"

WOW! And Outlander was one of your reads - Impressive!!"


Thank Sandra, Debbie, Meme.. and yes BJ Rose, I did read Outlander this month.

I know... it took me a while but it is a great book, I couldn't put it down. I just ordered the next two books!!
I read on the back cover of one of them that she's in the "future" and she's trying to find out what happened to Jamie... why would she come back???
Ugh! my heart just broke!

[Laura Lulu]

Lili wrote: "I read on the back cover of one of them that she's in the "future" and she's trying to find out what happened to Jamie... why would she come back???
Ugh! my heart just broke!"

It's a double UGH. Prepare yourself. :)

[Lili]

Laura Lulu wrote: "
It's a double UGH. Prepare yourself. :) ..."

What???
OMG!... shut up, shut up, don't say that!!
why?, what happens next??

ooohhhh! they're really really big books, I get too antsy reading them.

[Amber]

4/10

1. July: Finger Lickin Fifteen - JE(7/8/10) *****
2. Birthday: Black Hills - Nora Roberts 7/4/10 Cathy ****
3. Minnesota.
4.World UFO Day Shades Of Midnight - Lara Adrian 7/9/10 ****
5. Fourth of July:
6. Disney Inspired - Knight Of Darkness - Kinley MacGregor *****
7. Food Delight
8. time-travel romance.
9.International Joke Day
10. Reader's Choice

[Katie]

b> UPDATE FOR ME 7/14/2010

7/10 completed

Starts with J - Nineteen Minutes, Jodi Picoult

Birthday - (Wendy) Born to be Bad, Sherrilyn Kenyon 7/14/2010 *** (3 stars)

MN author - Years, LaVyrle Spencer ** (2 stars)

Aliens, Another Planet - Close Encounters, Katherine Allred 7/10/10 **** (4 stars)

Red, White or Blue - Heavenly, Jennifer Laurens 7/4/2010 *** (3 stars)

Fairytale - Crave:The Seduction of Snow White, Cathy Yardley

Food - Sugar Creek, Toni Blake

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

Funny Romance List - Nothing But Trouble, Rachel Gibson 7/6 **** (4 stars) (this book was adorable!)

Reader's Choice - The Gargoyle, Andrew Davidson 7/8 **** (4 stars)

[Domino (aka Meme)]

Lili wrote: "BJ Rose wrote: "Lili wrote: "Just Finished!

Challenge Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2010
10/10"

WOW! And Outlander was one of your reads - Impressive!!"


Thank Sandra, Debbie..."

oh Lili, get ready for some fun. the series just gets better and better. i'm on book 5 now and i just love the series.

[Tina "IRead2Escape"]

Cograts Lil.

[Penney]

09/10 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 Setting -Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson 07/14 ★★★
4. Aliens Among Us - Just My Luck by Gail Koger 07/11 ★★
5. Fourth of July - Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl 07/08 ★★★★1/2
6. Princes 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- Start Me Up by Victoria Dahl 07/12 ★ ★ ★ ★1/2
10. My Choice -King of Sword and Sky by C.L. Wilson

[FlibBityFLooB]

90% (9/10 read)

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 - 07/11/10, ★★★
4. UFO: Grimspace by Ann Aguirre - 07/13/10, ★★★★★
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 - 07/14/10, ★★★
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 - 07/10/10, ★★★★

[Shea]

RRC July 2010 Monthly Challenge

4/8 completed

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

2. Birthday: The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter

5. Fourth of July: A Little Bit Wicked by Victoria Alexander 7/10

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

7. Food Delight: Chocolate Secrets by Zelda Benjamin 7/9

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 7/12

[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 :)♥

[Nita]

Slow month for me - busy planning and organizing for a move to another state at the beginning of August and not getting as much reading as normal done.

1/8 done
1.July - Forged of Shadows by Jessa Slade July 15 - 4 Stars
2. Birthday (Melanie) - Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
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
6. Disney Inspired - Nemesis by Louise Cooper
8. Romance Genre (Time Travel) - Abandon the Night by Joss Ware
10. Reader's Choice - Heart of the Wolf by Terry Spear

[Tina "IRead2Escape"]

Congratulations, Jasmin.

[Sandra]

Hooray, Jasmin!

[Jasmin]

Sandra and Tina, THANKS!! :)

[Mel W]

Tina wrote: "Hope you are having an awesome vacation, Mel. ..."

Thanks, Tina - really enjoying the cooler weather!

[Mel W]

UPDATE - July 15


So far 95 readers have signed up for this month's challenge:

Alathea - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Alycia (out of 4)
Amanda (AmandaG3)
Andrea
Angie
Ann (FantasyAnnie)(out of 5)
Ann aka Iftcan - 6 books read
Awesomevegan (out of 3)
Barbara - 1 book read
Beth (MN)
Bianca
BJ Rose - 6 books read
Carla (out of 5)
Carolyn F
Charlotte (Buried in Books)(out of 5) - 2 books read
Chelsea
Cher (out of 5) - 3 books read
D.G. (out of 7) - 4 books read
Danielle (Smiley1881)(out of 5)
Debbie - 4 books read
Delicious Dee the book slut
Donna
Drq - 9 books read
Enni
Erin H (out of 5) - 4 books read
Erin B - 6 books read
FlibBityFLooB - 9 books read
Fran (out of 7 or 8) - 4 books read
Gaijinmama
Gus
Hina - 3 books read
Jackie (jaquelineo)
Jasmin - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Jenny (JenEng) - 2 books read
Jenny Delandro
Judithe
Julie (Mom2lnb) - 1 book read
Kalia
Katherine
Katie (Katiejoe) - 7 books read
Kelley
Kesha (out of 3)
Kimberly *Khym* (out of 6) - 2 books read
Kristi (Passion for the Page)(out of 8) - 2 books read
Lady Grey (out of 7) - 5 books read
Laura Lulu (out of 8) - 4 books read
LethalLovely (out of 5) - 3 books read
Lili - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Lindy-Lane
Lizz (out of 6) - 1 book read
Lynne
Macwolf01 [Elise:](out of 8) - 2 books read
Mel W
Melanie
Melinda (Disney4me)(out of 5)
Melissa (So Cal Gal)
Meme (out of 8) - 3 books read
Michelle (shelli_m) - 3 books read
N.L. (out of 8) - 7 books read
Nicole (nicolerene)(out of 5)
Nikki - 3 books read
Nita (out of 8) - 1 book read
Paige (out of 3)
Penney - 9 books read
Penny - 3 books read
Photojim
Purple (out of 6)
Sallie
Samantha (out of 7) - 5 books read
Sandra - 3 books read
Sandy - 2 books read
Sharon O
Shazzy - 6 books read
Shea (out of 8) - 4 books read
Sheila
Sherri - 4 books read
Steph (out of 5)
SuckMyBlackDagger
Suzanne (nyxxy)(out of 8) - 4 books read
Thenia
Tina (tinar1121)
Valorie - 5 books read
Yz

12 new readers have signed up since the last update:

Alyssa (out of 3) - 1 book read
Annie (a mad hamster) - 3 books read
Ashley
Colleen (colleenFL) - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Daffodil - 4 books read
Diane (deebotte) - 5 books read
Jane (janelba) - 1 book read
Karina (out of 5) - 2 books read
Lynn (Lynn M)(out of 9) - 2 books read
Shyloh (out of 9) - 4 books read
Sue (KnitWitSL)
Vanessa - 1 book read

You can sign at any time throughout the month.

4 readers have completed all 10 categories so far this month. Congratulations!

Please note: For ease of tracking, could you please RE-POST your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the book's title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best.

Next update will be hopefully be somewhere around July 21.

Reminder: Don't forget to add your challenge books to the group's bookshelf. Thanks!

Happy reading!

[Mel W]

Thanks, Penny, for re-posting your list :)

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Well, I signed up for this and have been reading books. I suppose it is time for me to post a list so you don't think I'm such a slacker. I've read a few other books so far this month but have not yet decided if I wanted to use them for this challenge or not. (6/10 officially done)


1. J is still for Jim. I told you last month not to let anyone tell you different. Somebody around here is just itchin' for a scrap. Yes, I Do by Janet Dailey (7/11)

2. I like the word celebrant. I don't know why. One for the Money by Janet Evanovich (7/10) is on several people's lists. Popular this month as well.

3. Minnesota. Hrmm. That's really not a Canadian province? You mean there really is a place called Frostbite Falls? I always thought Rocky and Bullwinkle made that up. Sugar Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke (7/12)


4.I don't mind alien abductions per se. It's the anal probes I don't like.

5. He's so patriotic he had the stars and stripes tattooed down the length of his John Thomas. Every morning when his flag would raise he'd salute it to start the day.

6. When you wish upon a star, makes no difference who you are. I always hated that little cricket.

7. I'm so hungry I could eat anything. Yumm petroleum jelly.

8. It's just a jump to the left
And then a step to the right
With your hands on your hips
You bring your knees in tight
But it's the pelvic thrust that really drives you insane,
Let's do the Time Warp again!
A Highlander Christmas by Janet Chapman (7/14)

9. My sister called and told me about a book she was reading. Said it was the funniest thing she ever read. Said she laughed so hard she peed her pants. I'm glad she warned me away from that one. Breathing Room by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (7/13)

10. Somebody picked a book for me. It made me feel special because it was just for me and nobody else. I'm special and unique - just like everybody else.
Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur (7/8)

[Domino (aka Meme)]

congrats Jasmin!

[Sandra]

Oh, Photojim, you are worth the money I'm sending .... by LOL express ;)

[Sandra]

RRRC JULY 2010 CHALLENGE

7/10 Completed

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

[Tina "IRead2Escape"]

1. July: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “J” Shoulda Been A Cowboy by Lorelei James 7/10 *****

2. Birthday: Read a book from a July B-day celebrant. Lover Mine by JR Ward 7/2 *****

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 7/12 ****

10. Reader's Choice: Branded As Trouble by Lorelei James 7/7 *****

***** Loved this one, too. This family brings tears to my eyes and joy to my heart. They all have so much love and acceptance for another (even if they seem to forget it, sometimes). I loved how the book illustrated how quickly a surly kid can put a strain on a relationship and how love, honesty and patience can get you through anything. Oh yeah, not to mention some hot, hot, hot love scenes. {Sighs} I want a cowboy : )

***** This is one of my favorites of the series. There have been some that are just okay, but this one was excellent! Highly recommend!

I really, really, really enjoyed this one. My heart broke for Colt as he battled his addictions and his family's perceptions. I loved how free India was, yet vulnerable and fallible, just like the rest of us. I have never faced addiction issues myself, yet I felt like I shared this roller coaster journey right along with them. Awesome read!



**** This book started out very slow for me. I really wasn't sure if I would like it at all, but I loved it in the end. I can't wait to start the next book.

[Hina]

4/10 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. Completed 7/15/10 ***** (5 Stars)

5. Fourth of July (Red): The Runaway Princess By Christina Dodd

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

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

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

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 ***** (5 Stars)

[Kristina Simon]

Update:

Read: 4/8

1. July: Sweet Revenge by Jenna Ryan ★★★★☆ 7/11/10

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: The Fifth Victim by Beverly Barton ★★☆☆☆ 7/10/10

To Read:


Completed:

[Tina "IRead2Escape"]

Hina, I love the Highlander series by Karen Marie Moning. I also love her Dark fever series.