2010 July Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

[Hina]

5/10 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. Completed 7/20/10 ***** (5 Stars)

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)

[Jane(Janelba)]

July Challenge - 9/10 books read - COMPLETED 00 July 2010


01. "J" Author : Storm Front - Jim Butcher - 03 July 2010
02. Birthday (Sherryl): Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl - Anne Frank - 15 July 2010
03. Minnesota : Embroidered Truths - Monica Ferris - 07 July 2010
04. UFO Day: Ylesia - Walter Jon Williams - 21 July 2010
05. 4th July: (white cover)Tempest in Eden - Sandra Brown - 08 July 2010
06.Disney Inspired: Princess in Waiting - Meg Cabot - 19 July 2010
07. Food Delight: Like Water for Chocolate - Laura Esquivel - 08 July 2010
08. Romance (Time-Travel: Beyond the Highland Mist - Karen Marie Moning -
09. Of Lists & Shelves: Three To Get Deadly - Janet Evanovich - 10 July 2010
10. Reader's Choice: Quinn's Woman - Susan Mallery - 18 July 2010

[Barbara ★]

4/10 complete

1. July - Summer in Eclipse Bay - Jayne Ann Krentz
2. Birthday: (Ahrcadia) - Blood Lines - Tanya Huff
3. Geography - Prior Bad Acts - Tami Hoag 7/11
4. World UFO Day - Finders Keepers - Linnea Sinclair
5. Fourth of July - Smitten - Janet Evanovich (blue)
6. Disney Inspired - Not So Snow White - Donna Kauffman 7/2
7. Food Delight - Blueberry Hill - Marcia Evanick
8. Romance Genre - Lord of the Highlands - Veronica Wolff 7/18
9. Of Lists and Shelves - Here Kitty, Kitty! - Shelly Laurenston
10. Reader's Choice - Her Warrior Slave - Michelle Willingham 7/3

[Sharon]

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

[SandyC]

July 2010 Reading Challenge

I will aim for 5 books in this month's challenge.
3 of 5 finished

July: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “J”
The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides

Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Minnesota.
Undead and Unwedby Mary Janice Davidson FINISHED 7/10/10

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 Cover: Lover Eternal 7/22/10

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
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame Smith

Reader's Choice
book:Dead Until Dark by Charlaine HarrisFINISHED 7/4/10

Challenge Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2010

[Amber]

6/10

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: Night Pleasures - Sherrilyn Kenyon 7/22/10 *****
6. Disney Inspired - Knight Of Darkness - Kinley MacGregor *****
7. Food Delight
8. time-travel romance.
9.International Joke Day
10. Reader's Choice
Dance With The Devil - Sherrilyn Kenyon
*****

[exxcentrica]

RRRC 2010 July Monthly Challenge

6/6 completed


1. July: Queene of Light by Jennifer Armintrout 7/11/10
2. Birthday: From Nikki's bookshelf: The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter 7/5/10
3. Geography: Undead and Unfinished by MaryJanice Davidson 7/18/10
5. Fourth of July: My Wicked Enemy by Carolyn Jewel 7/22/10
9. International Joke Day: Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas 7/13/10
Readers Choice:The Darkest Lie 7/9/10

[exxcentrica]

I just finished my challenge, but I just found a time-travel romance in my TBR. Is it too late to add it???

[D.G.]

August! I'm ready for August! (even though I haven't finished this month! :p)

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Kimberly *Kyhm* wrote: "I just finished my challenge, but I just found a time-travel romance in my TBR. Is it too late to add it???"


You can add to your list until the month is over.

[Danielle]

D.G. wrote: "August! I'm ready for August! (even though I haven't finished this month! :p)"

Me too D.G., I'm already thinking about what books I want to read. Can't wait to see the challenges for August.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

D.G. wrote: "August! I'm ready for August! (even though I haven't finished this month! :p)"

August categories will be posted tonight. :)

[Danielle]

Yeah, thanks Yz :)

[exxcentrica]

Sweet! Thanks, Yz!

[D.G.]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "D.G. wrote: "August! I'm ready for August! (even though I haven't finished this month! :p)"

August categories will be posted tonight. :)"

Ahhh...don't mean to bug you, Yz. But thanks!

And I don't know why I want to know about August because I'm going to London on vacation and I won't read much there. :)

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

D.G. wrote: Ahhh...don't mean to bug you, Yz. But thanks!

And I don't know why I want to know about August because I'm going to London on vacation and I won't read much there. :) ..."

LOL...sometimes just knowing and planning and hoping to read books that fit the categories is enough. : )

[Danielle]

LOL...So true.

[Domino (aka Meme)]

4/8

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: [book:Dead Until Dark|301082 4Stars 7/21

[Dee]

July Monthly Challenge

Current Status - 8/10 - 80%
1. July:
Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “J”
Kansas Heat The Jenny Penn Collection - Jenny Penn COMPLETE - 18 Jul 10

2. Birthday: Read a book from a July B-day celebrant.
Lover Awakened - JR Ward - from Ahrcadia's list COMPLETE - 17 Jul 10

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Minnesota.
Undead and Unappreciated - MaryJanice Davidson - COMPLETE - 14 Jul 10

4.World UFO Day: Read a book set in another planet or involves space travel or has aliens in it.
Fierce Radiance - Tymber Dalton - COMPLETE - 18 Jul 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.
Firefly Lane - Kristin Hannah - COMPLETE - 10 JUL 10

6. Disney Inspired Read a book that has a princess or prince as a character; or a book inspired by a fairytale.
Sweet Son - Heidi Cullinan - COMPLETE - 15 JUL 10 - Based on Sleeping Beauty with some elements other other fairy tales and legends thrown in (Arbaian Nights; The Crone from Snow White)

7. Food Delight Read a book which has some kind of food on its title or on its cover.
Eggsecutive Orders - Julie Hyzy or
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder

8. Romance Genre: Read a time-travel romance.
The Highlander's Touch - Karen Marie Morning -In Progress

9. Of Lists and Shelves:International Joke Day:
Pack Challenge - Shelley Laurenston - Complete - 11 JUL 10

10. Reader's Choice: Lisa's Gift - MacKenzie McKade - COMPLETE - 13 JUL 10

[Debbie]

Kimberly *Kyhm* wrote: "I just finished my challenge, but I just found a time-travel romance in my TBR. Is it too late to add it???"

Congrats Kimberly, and great that you added another to it.

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

7/9 Complete

1: July: The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn Finished 07 July

2: Birthday (Judithes) Raptureby Jacquelyn Frank

3: Geography Going to skip
4: UFO's Planet X by Evangeline Anderson Finished 16 July

5: 4th of July Azazel by Dawn McClure Finished 14 July 2010

6: Disney Charming the Prince by Teresa Madeiros Finished 09 July

7: Food Julia's Chocolates by Cathy Lamb Finished 22 July

8: Time Travel Romance Warlord by Jaid Black Finished 12 July

9: Humour Mr. Impossible by Loretta Chase

10: Readers Choice It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas Finished by 08 July

[Sharon]

1. J Author: In too Deep (39 Clues book 6) - Jude Watson7/17
2. Birthday (Melanie): Speak - Lauri Halse Anderson7/6
3. Minnesota: Invisible - Pete Hautman7/7
4. UFO: The Uglies - Scott Westerfeld
5. Red Cover: The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest - Stieg Larsson
6. Princess/Prince: The Fairy-Tale Detectives - Michael Buckley
7. Food: Eggs - Jerry Spinelli 7/13
8. Time-travel: The Time Traveler's Wife - Audrey Niffenegger 7/21
9. Humor List: Can you Keep a Secret? - Sophie Kinsella 7/22
10. Reader's Choice: Take Me There - Susane Colasanti 7/5

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

What's that? I couldn't hear you. I was too busy finishing my monthly challenge! All 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. Second Contact by J.D. Austin (7/22) You just don't find alien satire every day. Fun read.

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)

[BJ Rose]

Photojim wrote: "What's that? I couldn't hear you. I was too busy finishing my monthly challenge! All done. :-)"

Congratulations, Jim!!

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Thanks. That makes me seven for seven so far this year. I feel pretty good about running a clean slate too.

I see that you've also chosen Highlander Christmas for your time travelling book. I'll be interested to see what you have to say about it.

[Fran, Moderator]

Congrats Photojim!

[Steph]

Photojim wrote: "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!..."

Oh I LOVE that movie and song! Too Funny! Now I wanna dig it outta my DVD stash and re-watch. :D

Congrats, BTW!

[Debbie]

Congrats Photojim on a great finish :)

[exxcentrica]

Photojim you rock and/or roll!

[Sandra]

Hooray, Photojim!

[Steph]

COMPLETED! Read: 5/5



’J’ Author: Pray for Dawn by Jocelynn Drake 7/16/10 5★
Happy Bday, Ahrcadia ~(Fhantasie)! Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill 7/20/10 5★
World UFO Day: Grimspace by Ann Aguirre 7/8/10 4★
4th of July: Inside Out by Maria V. Snyder 7/16/10 4★
Time-Travel Romance: Undead & Unfinished by MaryJanice Davidson 7/22/10 3★

[Sandra]

Hooray, StephB!

[AmandaG]

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

2. Birthday: Read a book from a July B-day celebrant. http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...
The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter (Nikki) 7/19

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.
Binding Krista by Jory Strong 7/15

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.
A Secret Affair by Mary Balogh

6. Disney Inspired Read a book that has a princess or prince as a character; or a book inspired by a fairytale.
Queen of Song and Souls by C.L. Wilson 7/11

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(http://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show?s...)
Humorous Romance (http://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show?s...)
Popular Funny Books

10. Reader's Choice

Challenge Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2010

[Penney]

I'm finally done! That last book took me forever and I don't know why, I really enjoyed it.

10/10 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 07/23 ★★★★

[Sandra]

Hooray, Penney!

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Thanks all.

Great job Penny Priddy. I love those Victoria Dahl's. I've lent them to several people. I've yet to lend them out and not have the person like them. Bet Me is a good one too.

[Debbie]

congrats Penny

[D.G.]

I'm done!

2010 July Monthly Challenge - 7/7 Read

1. July: Spider-Touched by Jory Strong - 7/23
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

[D.G.]

I've never read Victoria Dahl...I should get my hands in one of her books!

[Sherri]

July Reading Challenge
Start Date:- 07/01/2010
Completion Date:-
Goal 10/10
Read: 5/10

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: Running Scaredby Shannon K. Butcher (3.5 Stars)
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)

]

[Hina]

6/10 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. Completed 7/23/10 ***** (5 Stars)

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. Completed 7/20/10 ***** (5 Stars)

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)

[Jane(Janelba)]

July Challenge - 10/10 books read - COMPLETED 23 July 2010


01. "J" Author : Storm Front - Jim Butcher - 03 July 2010
02. Birthday (Sherryl): Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl - Anne Frank - 15 July 2010
03. Minnesota : Embroidered Truths - Monica Ferris - 07 July 2010
04. UFO Day: Ylesia - Walter Jon Williams - 21 July 2010
05. 4th July: (white cover) Tempest in Eden - Sandra Brown - 08 July 2010
06.Disney Inspired: Princess in Waiting - Meg Cabot - 19 July 2010
07. Food Delight: Like Water for Chocolate - Laura Esquivel - 08 July 2010
08. Romance (Time-Travel: Beyond the Highland Mist - Karen Marie Moning - 23 July 2010
09. Of Lists & Shelves: Three To Get Deadly - Janet Evanovich - 10 July 2010
10. Reader's Choice: Quinn's Woman - Susan Mallery - 18 July 2010

[BJ Rose]

Photojim wrote: "...I see that you've also chosen Highlander Christmas for your time travelling book. I'll be interested to see what you have to say about it. "

I liked it more than you did (I read your review) but I started the series from the beginning, so this was more about revisiting the family and the light-hearted magic. I figured you'd love the amusement park and ferris wheel analogy! And the dogs were a silly but nice touch. Here's my review

[BJ Rose]

Congratulations, Penney!!
Congratulations, Jane!!
Way to Go! D.G.
Hooray! Steph

[BJ Rose]

One More to Go!

Romance Readers
9/10 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 July 23 (4*)
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*)

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

8/9 Complete

1: July: The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn Finished 07 July

2: Birthday: (Melanie) Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas Finished 23 July

3: Geography: Going to skip
4: UFOs: Planet X by Evangeline Anderson Finished 16 July

5: 4th of July: Azazel by Dawn McClure Finished 14 July 2010

6: Disney: Charming the Prince by Teresa Madeiros Finished 09 July

7: Food: Julia's Chocolates by Cathy Lamb Finished 22 July

8: Time Travel Romance: Warlord by Jaid Black Finished 12 July

9: Humour: Mr. Impossible by Loretta Chase

10: Readers Choice It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas Finished by 08 July

[Sandra]

Hooray, Jane & D.G.!!

[SandyC]

July 2010 Reading Challenge

I will aim for 5 books in this month's challenge.
4 of 5 finished

July: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “J”
The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides

Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Minnesota.
Undead and Unwedby Mary Janice Davidson FINISHED 7/10/10

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 Cover: Lover Eternal 7/22/10

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
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame Smith 7/23/10

Reader's Choice
book:Dead Until Dark by Charlaine HarrisFINISHED 7/4/10

Challenge Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2010

[D.G.]

Thanks ladies. :) One of these months I'll try to read all the 10 categories...:)

[Lynne]

JULY

6 of 10 Complete!

1. July: Romancing Mister Bridgerton by Julia Quinn – 7/18 ****1/2
2. Birthday: Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris (Thanks Ahrcadia!) – 7/3 *****
3. Minnesota: War for the Oaks by Emma Bull
4.World UFO Day: Born of Fire (The League, #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon – 7/24 ***1/2
5. Fourth of July: Men of Courage I by Lori Foster, et al. – 7/5 ****
6. Disney: The Fairy Godmother by Mercedes Lackey
7. Foody: Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke
8. Time-Travel: Charming the Highlander by Janet Chapman
9. Joke Day: Beast Behaving Badly by Shelly Laurenston – 7/18 *****
10. Reader's Choice: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas – 7/14 *****

To Read:


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