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message 351: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12278 comments 7/8 Completed


1. J book- Janet Evanovich- The Rocky Road to Romance 7/16 ****

2. Birthday: Read a book from a July B-day celebrant- Melanie's shelf- You Don't Know Jack by Erin McCarthy 7/11 ****

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 7/15 *****

10. Reader's Choice - Match Me If You Can 7/5 ***

Challenge Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2010


message 352: by Valorie (new)

Valorie  | 2218 comments 6/10 Done

July: Jaye Wells Red-Headed Stepchild 7/9 ****
B-Day Erin B: The Last of the Red-Hot Vampires by Katie MacAlister 7/7 ***
Geography: Blueberry Muffin Murder by Joanne Fluke 7/11 ****
UFO: The Down Home Zombie Blues by Linnea Sinclair
July 4th: Awaiting the Moon by Donna Lea Simpson 7/17 ***
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 353: by Erin (last edited Jul 18, 2010 01:13AM) (new)

Erin (erin-b) I think I have the proper post in the proper challenge this time. Oops.

Read: 7/10

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 7/18
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. Time Travel: 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 Diamond Bay (Kell Sabin, #2) by Linda Howard Burning Lamp (Arcane Society, #8) by Amanda Quick


message 354: by Debbie (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments Monthly Challenge:
Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2010
* 6 / 10 Read:

1. July: Jacob (7/12) ****
2. Birthday: (Cathy's list): The Darkest Lie (7/9) ****
3. Geography: Undead and Unappreciated (7/15) ***
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 (7/17) *****
10. Reader's Choice: Rule's Bride (7/2) ****

Jacob (Nightwalkers, #1) by Jacquelyn Frank Undead and Unappreciated (Undead, #3) by MaryJanice Davidson Rule's Bride (Bride's Trilogy, #3) by Kat Martin The Darkest Passion (Lords of the Underworld, #5) by Gena Showalter The Darkest Lie (Lords of the Underworld, #6) by Gena Showalter Married By Morning (The Hathaways, #4) by Lisa Kleypas

Also Read:
Hero at Large (7/7) ****


message 356: by Debbie (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments congrats N.L. =)


message 357: by N.L. (new)

N.L. Riviezzo (nlriviezzo) Thanks ladies and good luck to everyone still working through the challenge. :)


message 358: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Romance Readers
7/10 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 (3.5*)
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:A Highlander's Christmas by Janet Chapman
9. Of Lists & Shelves: Humorous Romance: Undead and Unreturnable by MJ Davidson
10. Reader's Choice: Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts July 18 (4*)


message 359: by Nita (new)

Nita (gillnit) 3/8 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 July 17 - 4 Stars
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 July 18 - 1 Star

Forged of Shadows (Marked Souls, #2) by Jessa Slade Magic Bites (Kate Daniels, #1) by Ilona Andrews The Curse of Chalion (Chalion, #1) by Lois McMaster Bujold Wanderlust (Sirantha Jax, #2) by Ann Aguirre Naked in Death (In Death, #1) by J.D. Robb Nemesis (Indigo, #1) by Louise Cooper Abandon the Night (Envy Chronicles, #3) by Joss Ware Heart of the Wolf (Book #1) by Terry Spear


message 360: by Valorie (new)

Valorie  | 2218 comments 7/10 Done

July: Jaye Wells Red-Headed Stepchild 7/9 ****
B-Day Erin B: The Last of the Red-Hot Vampires by Katie MacAlister 7/7 ***
Geography: Blueberry Muffin Murder by Joanne Fluke 7/11 ****
UFO: The Down Home Zombie Blues by Linnea Sinclair
July 4th: Awaiting the Moon by Donna Lea Simpson 7/17 ***
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 7/18 ****
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


Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim) (jim_formerly_photojim) | 5294 comments 9/10 done. The only one left is the alien probes and I just haven't decided what it will be yet.


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. Dangerous Curves by Karen Anders (7/16) - red cover

6. When you wish upon a star, makes no difference who you are. I always hated that little cricket. The Stone Princess (7/17)

7. I'm so hungry I could eat anything. Yumm petroleum jelly. Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich (7/18) I know that is not the dough that they were thinking about. But it is a food word in the title.

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)


message 362: by Karina (new)

Karina | 95 comments 2010 July Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread
3/5


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)Completed:18/07/2010

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 363: by Katia (last edited Jul 25, 2010 07:46AM) (new)

Katia | 12 comments i'm starting kind of late but i'm still in!
1.J - J.R.Ward Dark Lover
Dark Lover
3.Minnesota-Undead and Unfinished-Mary Janice Davidson Undead and Unfinished
5.4th july-red cover - My soul to take -Rachel Vincent
My Soul to Take
8.Time travel-The Mirror and the Magic- Coral Smith Saxe The Mirror & the Magic
9.funny- Lamb-the gospel according to Biff
Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal


5/5 done
"the mirror and the magic" - it started kind of weird the it got better i really liked the characters though the male lead was a little too rough at first and things got better kind of fast but in all i enjoyed it!oh and it gives a snowhite twist somewhere in the plot not in abad way though!!
"Dark Lover"i totally loved it omg!!i am oficially hooked on the brotherhood the moment i finsh with this challenge i am getting the rest of the series!!i loved the new twist of vamp lore and the bad guy was just so evil! and all the brothers were equally good desribed enough to make you want to know more of them and wrath and beth were so good together although he was a tad schycopathic and a stalker but anyway you know what you get when reading about supernatural males so...
"my soul to take"i liked this one too although i read it after dark lover and i had to change my inner pace and pg rating it was fun and very interesting and i am definetly going to look for the rest of the books
"undead and unfinished"well it was ok until the last chapters then it was kind of bad and the last pages ...just horrible at least for a book of this genre if it was a horror book sure (which is my fav genre but not what i signed for in the undead series-they are supposed to be FUN!!)
"the gospel according to biff"what can i say! just hilarious!!
finally done!!


message 364: by Fran, Moderator (last edited Jul 19, 2010 11:53AM) (new)

Fran | 12278 comments 8/8 Completed!


1. J book- Janet Evanovich- The Rocky Road to Romance 7/16 ****

2. Birthday: Read a book from a July B-day celebrant- Melanie's shelf- You Don't Know Jack by Erin McCarthy 7/11 ****

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 (like Sleeping Beauty with the hero being kissed awake by the heroine, but could also be Little Red Riding Hood where little did she know she was attracting the wolf!)7/19 ****

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 7/15 *****

10. Reader's Choice - Match Me If You Can 7/5 ***

Challenge Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2010


The Rocky Road to Romance by Janet Evanovich You Don't Know Jack (NY Girlfriends, #2) by Erin McCarthy Undead and Unwed (Undead, #1) by MaryJanice Davidson A Patch of Blue by Elizabeth Kata A Kiss to Remember (Fairleigh Sisters, #1) by Teresa Medeiros Recipe for Temptation (Kimani Romance) by Maureen Smith Married By Morning (The Hathaways, #4) by Lisa Kleypas Match Me If You Can (Chicago Stars, #6) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips


Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim) (jim_formerly_photojim) | 5294 comments Well done Fran.


message 366: by Katie (last edited Jul 19, 2010 07:59AM) (new)

Katie (katiejoe) UPDATE FOR ME 7/19/2010

10/10 completed All done

Hopefully this is ok, I used the same book for two challenges (Sugar Creek by Toni Blake). My favorite book I read (listened to actually) in this challenge was by far 19 Minutes.

Starts with J - Nineteen Minutes, Jodi Picoult (audio) ***** (5 stars, wow this book had me crying) 7/16/10

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 *** 7/15

Food - Sugar Creek, Toni Blake 7/18

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)

Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult Born to be Bad (B.A.D. Series, #1- #3) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Years by LaVyrle Spencer Close Encounters (Alien Encounters, #1) by Katherine Allred 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 Crave The Seduction of Snow White (Avon Red) by Cathy Yardley


message 367: by D.G. (new)

D.G. | 4477 comments Great job, Fran and Katie!


message 368: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12278 comments Thanks Photojim and D.G.!

Congrats Katie!


message 369: by Jenny (new)

Jenny (jeneng) | 136 comments 3 more to go!!

July Monthly Challenge RR:

7/10 complete

1. July: Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich ** Finished 7/2/10**

2. Birthday: Sex, Lies, and Online Dating by Rachel Gibson From Cathy’s list ** Finished 7/17/10 **

3. Geography: Undead and Unfinished by MaryJanice Davidson. **Finished 7/13/10**

4. World UFO Day: Your Planet or Mine? By Susan Grant **Finished 7/11/10**

5. Fourth of July: Heaven Texas by Susan Elizabeth Phillips.** Finished 7/6/10**

6. Disney Inspired The Sleeping Beauty Proposal by Sarah Strohmeyer

7. Food Delight The Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke.

8. Romance Genre: The Time Travelers Wife by Audrey Niffenegger.

9. Of Lists and Shelves:International Joke Day Funny Romance : Full House by Janet Evanovich **Finished 7/19/10**

10. Readers Choice: Lady Sophia’s Lover By Lisa Kleypas ** Finished 7/15/10 **




Sex, Lies, and Online Dating (Writer Friends, #1) by Rachel Gibson Undead and Unfinished (Undead, #9) by MaryJanice Davidson Your Planet or Mine? (Otherworldly Men, #1) by Susan Grant Heaven, Texas (Chicago Stars, #2) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips The Sleeping Beauty Proposal by Sarah Strohmeyer Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder (Hannah Swensen, #1) by Joanne Fluke The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger Full House (Full Series, #1) by Janet Evanovich Sizzling Sixteen (Stephanie Plum, #16) by Janet Evanovich Lady Sophia's Lover (Bow Street Runners, #2) by Lisa Kleypas


message 370: by Desperado (last edited Jul 19, 2010 11:42AM) (new)

Desperado (lethallovely) | 822 comments RRRC July Monthly Challenge 4/5 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 * 7/19/10
5.Fourth of July:Lover Mine by J.R. Ward *** 7/14/10
10.Reader's Choice:Laid Bare by Lauren Dane

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


message 371: by Domino (aka Meme) (new)

Domino (aka Meme) (bryghtstarr) | 409 comments way to go Fran and Katie!


message 372: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12278 comments Thanks MeMe!


message 373: by BJ Rose (last edited Jul 19, 2010 04:54PM) (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Romance Readers
8/10 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 (3.5*)
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:A Highlander's Christmas by Janet Chapman
9. Of Lists & Shelves: Popular Funny Books p. 1: Full House by Janet Evanovich July 15 (3.5*)
10. Reader's Choice: Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts July 18 (4*)


message 374: by D.G. (new)

D.G. | 4477 comments 2010 July Monthly Challenge - 6/7 Read

1. July: Spider-Touched by Jory Strong
2. Birthday (Nikki): Captive of Sin by Anna Campbell - 7/3
4. World UFO Day: Carnal Desires by Crystal Jordan - 7/17
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: Lord Perfect by Loretta Chase - 7/19
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 Carnal Desires by Crystal Jordan Lord Perfect (Carsington Brothers, #3) by Loretta Chase

TO READ
Spider-Touched (Ghostland World, #2) by Jory Strong


message 375: by Diane ~Firefly~ (new)

Diane ~Firefly~ | 1511 comments RRRC July Monthly Challenge
7/1/10 - 7/31/10




1. Author first name starts with J - Wicked Game by Jeri Smith-Ready - 7/7/10
2. July b-day celebrant (Nikki) - Hex in High Heels by Linda Wisdom - 7/18/10
3. Minnesota - Undead and Unworthy by MaryJanice Davidson - 7/8/10
4. UFO (another world) - Dark Light by Jayne Castle - 7/17/10
5. 4th of July (flag) - Dave Barry Slept Here: A Sort of History of the United States by Dave Barry - 7/16/10
6. Disney (princess) - Castle of Wizardry by David Eddings - 7/4/10
7. Food delight - Sprinkle with Murder by Jenn McKinley - 7/6/10
8. Time travel romance - Master of Ecstasy by Nina Bangs - 7/18/10
9. Joke Day - The Restaurant at the End of the Universe by Douglas Adams
10. Reader's choice - Dying Bites by D.D. Barant - 7/9/10


Wicked Game (WVMP Radio, #1) by Jeri Smith-Ready Hex in High Heels (Jazz Tremaine, #4) by Linda Wisdom Undead and Unworthy (Undead, #7) by MaryJanice Davidson Dark Light (Harmony, #5) by Jayne Castle Dave Barry Slept Here A Sort of History of the United States by Dave Barry Castle of Wizardry (The Belgariad, #4) by David Eddings Sprinkle with Murder (Cupcake Bakery Mystery, #1) by Jenn McKinlay Master of Ecstasy (Mackenzie Vampires, #1) by Nina Bangs The Restaurant at the End of the Universe (Hitchhiker's Guide, #2) by Douglas Adams Dying Bites (The Bloodhound Files, #1) by D.D. Barant

(titles are likely to change - but surprisingly haven't yet)


message 376: by Samantha (new)

Samantha | 1381 comments 7/7 I'm done!!!!

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 completed 7/19

8. Read a time-travel romance: Distant Echoes by Judie Aitken completed 7/19

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

Instant Attraction (Wilder, #1) by Jill Shalvis Instant Gratification (Wilder, #2) by Jill Shalvis Man of My Dreams (includes The League, #4) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Tempting (Buchanans #4) by Susan Mallery Distant Echoes (Berkley Sensation) by Judie Aitken A Quick Bite (Argeneau, #1) by Lynsay Sands Instant Temptation by Jill Shalvis


message 377: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12278 comments Congrats Samantha!


message 378: by FlibBityFLooB (new)

FlibBityFLooB All done 10/10. Vacation the first week of this month really helped me finish my challenges early this month :)

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 - 07/19/10, ★★★
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, ★★★★

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 379: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12278 comments FlibBityFLooB wrote: "All done 10/10. Vacation the first week of this month really helped me finish my challenges early this month :)

1. J Author: Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich - 07/01/10, ★★★★½..."


Congrats FlibBityFloob! I loved Married by Morning too! Ran out and got Love In The Afternoon as soon as I finished.


message 380: by Debbie (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments Congrats Fran, Katie, Samantha & FlibBity - way to go :)


message 381: by Chloe (new)

Chloe West (chlxee) | 61 comments I finished the other read the month challenge already so I'm going to sign up for this one now. :)
I'm just going to do 3 of them. Probably 1, 5, and 6, but that might change. I'll post my list after I go to the library tomorrow. :)


message 382: by Valorie (new)

Valorie  | 2218 comments 8/10 Done

July: Jaye Wells Red-Headed Stepchild 7/9 ****
B-Day Erin B: The Last of the Red-Hot Vampires by Katie MacAlister 7/7 ***
Geography: Blueberry Muffin Murder by Joanne Fluke 7/11 ****
UFO: The Down Home Zombie Blues by Linnea Sinclair 7/19 ***
July 4th: Awaiting the Moon by Donna Lea Simpson 7/17 ***
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 7/18 ****
Joke Day: Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken
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 Dragon Actually (Dragon Kin, #1) by G.A. Aiken Wake (Dream Catcher, #1) by Lisa McMann


message 383: by Angie (new)

Angie | 761 comments July: Dragon Heat - Allyson James - July 19
Birthday: Succubus Dreams - Richelle Mead (Megan Long) - July 4
Geography: Wicked Enchantment - Anya Bast
UFO: Your Planet Or Mine? - Susan Grant - July 12
Fourth: Out of Light, Into Shadow - July 20
Disney: A Brother's Price - Wen Spencer
Food:
Romance: Crimson and Steam - Liz Maverick
Shelves: Dragon Actually - G A Aiken
Choice: Beneath A Darkening Moon - Keri Arthur - July 15

Dragon Heat (Dragon Series, #1) by Allyson James Succubus Dreams (Georgina Kincaid, #3) by Richelle Mead Your Planet or Mine? (Otherworldly Men, #1) by Susan Grant Out of the Light, Into the Shadows (Includes Vegas Vampires, #6 & #7) by Lori Foster Beneath a Darkening Moon (Ripple Creek Werewolf, # 2) by Keri Arthur


message 384: by Domino (aka Meme) (last edited Jul 20, 2010 06:49AM) (new)

Domino (aka Meme) (bryghtstarr) | 409 comments Yay Samantha and FlibBityfloob!


message 385: by Tina "IRead2Escape" (last edited Jul 20, 2010 06:50AM) (new)

Tina "IRead2Escape" (tinar1121) | 1292 comments COMPLETED 5/5

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 7/19 ***

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 *****

Shoulda Been A Cowboy (Rough Riders, #7) by Lorelei James ***** 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 : )

Lover Mine (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #8) by J.R. Ward ***** This is one of my favorites of the series. There have been some that are just okay, but this one was excellent! Highly recommend!

Branded As Trouble (Rough Riders, #6) by Lorelei James ***** 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!

Sexy As Hell (Berkley Sensation) by Susan Johnson ***This one is a very hard one for me to review. It was just okay! Not bad, not great! I wouldn't read it again, but wouldn't be completely against telling someone else to give it a try. I found the characters very likeable, but flawed (which is just fine for me). I think the story was just too drawn out or didn't move fast enough, I'm not really sure what it was, but it just kind of drug along.

One for the Money (Stephanie Plum, #1) by Janet Evanovich **** 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.


message 386: by Domino (aka Meme) (new)

Domino (aka Meme) (bryghtstarr) | 409 comments way to go Tina. thanks for spending the time reviewing them. it helps with choosing new books to read. =)


message 387: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Fran, Katie, Samantha, Flib & Tina!!!!!


message 388: by Nita (new)

Nita (gillnit) 4/8 done


1.July - Forged of Shadows by Jessa Slade July 15 - 4 Stars
2. Birthday (Melanie) - Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews < b>July 20 - 4 Stars
3. Geography (Minnesota Author) - The Curse of Chalion by Lois M. Bujold
4. UFO Day - Wanderlust by Ann Aguire
5. 4th of July - Naked in Death by J.D. Robb July 17 - 4 Stars
6. Disney Inspired - Nemesis by Louise Cooper
8. Romance Genre (Time Travel) - Abandon the Night by Joss Ware
10. Reader's Choice - Heart of the Wolf by Terry Spear July 18 - 1 Star

Forged of Shadows (Marked Souls, #2) by Jessa Slade Magic Bites (Kate Daniels, #1) by Ilona Andrews The Curse of Chalion (Chalion, #1) by Lois McMaster Bujold Wanderlust (Sirantha Jax, #2) by Ann Aguirre Naked in Death (In Death, #1) by J.D. Robb Nemesis (Indigo, #1) by Louise Cooper Abandon the Night (Envy Chronicles, #3) by Joss Ware Heart of the Wolf (Book #1) by Terry Spear


message 389: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Congratulations, N.L.!! Katie!! FlibBity!!

Yay! Fran! Samantha! Tina!


message 390: by Debbie (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments Congrats Tina :)


message 391: by Debbie (last edited Jul 20, 2010 10:20AM) (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments Monthly Challenge:
Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2010
* 7 / 10 Read:

1. July: Jacob (7/12) ****
2. Birthday: (Cathy's list): The Darkest Lie (7/9) ****
3. Geography: Undead and Unappreciated (7/15) ***
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 (7/20) *****
8. Romance Genre: (Department of Temporal Adjustment by Veronica Tabres)
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Married By Morning (7/17) *****
10. Reader's Choice: Rule's Bride (7/2) ****

Jacob (Nightwalkers, #1) by Jacquelyn Frank Undead and Unappreciated (Undead, #3) by MaryJanice Davidson Rule's Bride (Bride's Trilogy, #3) by Kat Martin The Darkest Passion (Lords of the Underworld, #5) by Gena Showalter The Darkest Lie (Lords of the Underworld, #6) by Gena Showalter Married By Morning (The Hathaways, #4) by Lisa Kleypas Savor the Moment (Bride Quartet, #3) by Nora Roberts

Also Read:
Hero at Large (7/7) ****
Badhat: A Wild Western Legend (7/18) ***


message 392: by Judithe (last edited Jul 20, 2010 03:36PM) (new)

Judithe | 392 comments RRRC July 2010 Monthly Challenge 7/20/10 Completed


10/10 completed and looking forward to August's!



1. July: Julie Garwood: Gentle Warrior 7/6/10

2. Birthday: When Darkness Comes by Alexandra Ivy 7/8/10

3. Geography:The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen Woodiwiss 7/12/10

4.World UFO Day: The Forbidden Tower by Marion Zimmer Bradley 7/9/10

5. Fourth of July:Pleasure by Jacquelyn Frank 7/3/10

6. Disney Inspired:Firebird by Mercedes Lackey 7/20/10

7. Food Delight:Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel7/1/10

8. Romance Genre: Time-travelSubstitue: The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger 7/10/10 The library book came in...incredible story!

9. Of Lists and Shelves: International Joke Day Bridget Jones Diary by Helen Fielding 7/19/10

10. Reader's Choice Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione 7/7/10

Completed
Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel Pleasure (Shadowdwellers, #3) by Jacquelyn Frank Gentle Warrior (Tapestry Romance) by Julie Garwood Pleasure Unbound (Demonica, #1) by Larissa Ione When Darkness Comes (Guardians of Eternity, #1) by Alexandra Ivy The Forbidden Tower (Darkover) by Marion Zimmer Bradley The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger The Flame and the Flower (Birmingham, #1) by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding Firebird (Fairy Tales, #1) by Mercedes Lackey


message 393: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12278 comments Thanks Sandra and BJ Rose!

Congrats Tina and Judithe!

Tina, I loved Branded as Trouble so much too. And Judithe I have Pleasure Unbound and When Darkness comes on my tbr for Aug- looking forward to it!


message 394: by Judithe (new)

Judithe | 392 comments Thanks, Fran!

They were on my TBR for quite awhile, and I wish I'd read them sooner, especially the Demonica series....Have fun reading them!


message 395: by Amanda A (last edited Jul 20, 2010 04:49PM) (new)

Amanda A | 769 comments 7/10 complete


1. July: The Stormchasers by Jenna Blum

2. Birthday: (Nikki) Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas

3. Geography: Undead and Unappreciated by MaryJanice Davidson


4. World UFO Day: Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon

5. Fourth of July: Chains of Ice by Christina Dodd

6. Disney Inspired: Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine

7. Food Delight: Simply Irresistible by Rachel Gibson

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

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas

10. Reader's Choice: The Search by Nora Roberts


The Stormchasers by Jenna Blum Love in the Afternoon (The Hathaways, #5) by Lisa Kleypas Undead and Unappreciated (Undead, #3) by MaryJanice Davidson Born of Night (The League, #1) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Chains of Ice (The Chosen Ones, #3) by Christina Dodd Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine Simply Irresistible by Rachel Gibson Beyond the Highland Mist (Highlander, #1) by Karen Marie Moning Married By Morning (The Hathaways, #4) by Lisa Kleypas The Search by Nora Roberts


message 396: by Domino (aka Meme) (new)

Domino (aka Meme) (bryghtstarr) | 409 comments well done Judithe =)


message 397: by Erin (new)

Erin (erin-b) Read: 8/10

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 7/18
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 7/19
8. Time Travel: 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 Diamond Bay (Kell Sabin, #2) by Linda Howard Burning Lamp (Arcane Society, #8) by Amanda Quick


message 398: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Judithe!


message 399: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Judithe wrote: "RRRC July 2010 Monthly Challenge 7/20/10 Completed


10/10 completed and looking forward to August's!"


Congratulations, Judithe!!


message 400: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments RRRC JULY 2010 CHALLENGE

8/10 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 21/7/10 ★★★★★
Choice - The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter

Exiled by Kaitlyn O'Connor Sex and Chocolate Decadence by Dawn Montgomery Creation in Death (In Death, #25) by J.D. Robb Interworld by Neil Gaiman Sarah's Story (Time Displacement Corps, #1) by Delilah K. Stephans Velvet Cataclysm (Princes of the Underground, #1) by Beth Kery Howl at the Moon (The Others, #4) by Christine Warren Noble Intentions (Noble, #1) by Katie MacAlister


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