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Yay, I'm done
Current Status - 10/10 - 100%
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 - Complete - 28 JUL 10
8. Romance Genre: Read a time-travel romance.
The Highlander's Touch - Karen Marie Morning -Complete - 23 JUL 10
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







9 of 10 Complete!
1. July:
2. Birthday:
3. Minnesota:
4. World UFO Day:
5. Fourth of July:
6. Disney:
7. Foody:
8. Time-Travel: Charming the Highlander by Janet Chapman
9. Joke Day:
10. Reader's Choice:
To Read:

Complete:










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 July 28 - 4 Stars
10. Reader's Choice - Heart of the Wolf by Terry Spear July 18 - 1 Star









Yay, I'm done"
Congratulations, Dee!!
I'm 3/4 of the way through my last one, so should make it!

Congrats, LethalLovely!

Food:
Romance:









8/10 Completed
1. July: The Perils of Pursuing a Prince By Julia London.
3. Geography: Undead and Unfinished By Mary Janice Davidson. (Setting).

4/5
Challenge Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2010
1. July: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “J”
The Pact by Jodi Picoult
2. Birthday: Read a book from a July B-day celebrant. (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2162...)
5. Fourth of July: Read book which cover is predominantly red, or blue, or white; or a book that has an American flag on the cover.
6. Disney Inspired Read a book that has a princess or prince as a character; or a book inspired by a fairytale.
10. Reader's Choice

1. July:
2. Birthday:
3. Minnesota.
4.World UFO Day
5. Fourth of July:
6. Disney Inspired -
7. Food Delight
8. time-travel romance.
9.International Joke Day
10. Reader's Choice

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...
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.
5. Fourth of July: Read book which cover is predominantly red, or blue, or white; or a book that has an American flag on the cover.
6. Disney Inspired Read a book that has a princess or prince as a character; or a book inspired by a fairytale.
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
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
Challenge Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2010

July Reading Challenge
Start Date:- 07/01/2010
Completion Date:-
Goal 10/10
Read: 6/10
Birthday: TBD
Geography: TBD
Disney Inspired: ]The Cinderella Deal by Jennifer Crusie (3.5 Stars)
Food Delight: TBD
Of Lists and Shelves: TBD







I wanted to try for 5 reads after, but came up 1 short.
CHALLENGE COMPLETED
done ~ 4/5
9. Of List & Shelves - A Quick Bite - Lynsay Sands
















Also Read:









July: Jaye Wells
B-Day Erin B:
Geography:
UFO:
July 4th:
Disney:
Food Delight:
Time Travel:
Joke Day:
My Choice:











8/10 complete
1. "J" Author: Janet Evanovich, To the Nines
8. Time Travel Romance:










i'll still read the books on my list though. i'm still tugging away on Halfway to the Grave. it's getting pretty good.

I just think it's great how many people complete each month.

Challenge complete!
July: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “J”
Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Minnesota.
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:
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
Reader's Choice
book:
Challenge Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2010






9/10 Completed
1. July: The Perils of Pursuing a Prince By Julia London.

2) Birthday: Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh (Thanks, Judithe!)
4) UFO Day: Close Contact by Kathrine Allred
5) 4th of July: Hunted by the Others by Jess Haines
10)Reader's Choice: Bewitched & Betrayed by Lisa Shearin

Romance Readers
10/10 completed DONE

Congrats, Melinda!!

JULY
10 of 10 Complete! DONE!
1. July:
2. Birthday:
3. Minnesota:
4. World UFO Day:
5. Fourth of July:
6. Disney:
7. Foody:
8. Time-Travel:
9. Joke Day:
10. Reader's Choice:
Complete:











10/10 Completed FINISHED
J -
B'day (Cathy) -
Minnesota - Neil Gaiman-
Sci-Fi -
Fourth of July -
Disney or Princes -
Food -
Time Tunnel -
Joke Shelves -
Choice -











1. Author "J" – Kieran the Black –Julie Templeton
2. B-Day – Secrets –Jude Deveraux (Deborah’s list)
4. Space/Aliens – Mastering Marissa –Cyna Kade
5. Fourth of July – Midnight’s Daughter –Karen Chance
8. Time-travel romance – Beyond the Highland Myst –Karen Marie Moning

*=OWNED
1. "J" is for July:
2. Birthday: (Ahrcadia)
3. Geography:
4. UFO Day:
5. Red/White/Blue Cover:
6. Fairy Tale:
7. Food:
8. Romance Genre:
9. Of Lists and Shelves:
10. Reader's Choice:

5/5Done!
Challenge Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2010
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/2162...)
5. Fourth of July: Read book which cover is predominantly red, or blue, or white; or a book that has an American flag on the cover.
6. Disney Inspired Read a book that has a princess or prince as a character; or a book inspired by a fairytale.
10. Reader's Choice

10/10 Completed

i think i'll start off slower next time =)
although i think i might get done with Halfway to the Grave =)
it's getting pretty good. Bones has finally admitted his love to Cat. so cute =)

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 July 31 - 5 Stars
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 July 28 - 4 Stars
10. Reader's Choice - Heart of the Wolf by Terry Spear July 18 - 1 Star









9/10 completed
"J" author -
B-Day -
Geography: Minnesota -
World UFO Day -
4th of July -
Disney Inspired -
Food Delight -
Romance Genre: Time Travel - The Time Travler's Wife
OL&S: International Joke Day -
Reader's Choice -

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
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











5/5 COMPLETE!!
2. Birthday: The Darkest Night (Thanks Megan) FINISHED 07/16
4.World UFO Day: Taken FINISHED 07/25
5. Fourth of July: Vampire Academy FINISHED 07/25
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Remember Me FINISHED
10. Reader's Choice: City of Bones FINSIHED





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