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144 Books in 2010Completed between January 1 and May 31, 2010
(Purchased this year on-line, but don't know date completed as wasn't recording for a specific challenge yet)
26. Twilight by Stephenie Meyer- Jan 2010
27. New Moon by Stephenie Meyer- Jan 2010
28. Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer- Jan 2010
29. Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer- Jan 2010
30. Eternal Craving by Nina Bangs- Jan 2010
31. Eternal Pleasure by Nina Bangs- Jan 2010
32. My Wicked Vampire by Nina Bangs- Jan 2010
33. Ender in Exile by Orson Scott Card- Jan 2010
34. Fire and Ice by Julie Garwood- Jan 2010
35. Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole & Gena Showalter- Jan 2010
36. Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian- Jan 2010
37. Master of Fire by Angela Knight- Feb 2010
38. Atlantis Redeemed by Alyssa Day- Feb 2010
39. Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh- Feb 2010
40. Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole- Feb 2010
41. Serpent Moon by C.T. Adams & Cathy Clamp- Mar 2010
42. Gideon by Jacquelyn Frank- Apr 2010
43. Elijah by Jacquelyn Frank- Apr 2010
44. Damien by Jacquelyn Frank- Apr 2010
45. Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter- Apr 2010
46. Wild Fire by Christine Feehan- Apr 2010
47. Shadow Game by Christine Feehan- May 2010
144 Books in 2010
June 2010
48. Into the Dark by Gena Showalter: 5/31/10--A collection of 3 short stories, interviews & preview-I enjoyed it but still don't have a very clear picture of her Lords of the Underworld...think I'll need to pick up a full novel to decide if I really do like it or not.
49. Come the Springby Julie Garwood: 6/1/10
50. Poppy Done to Death by Charlaine Harris:6/1/10:Loved it! This was the only Aurora Teagarden I hadn't read, and so enjoyed it! I really like her character and her outlook.
51.The Nymph King by Gena Showalter: 6/1/10: I read the last 2 books out of order, so was just dying to see what happened in this one, and devoured it in a few hours. Lots of fun, though had expected a larger role by Poseidon from hints in the other books. Still, quite good overall!
52.Street Gameby Christine Feehan: 6/3/10Communication...that's the word that kept running through my head all through this book. If they had communicated more honestly, they would have settled everything faster...but we wouldn't have had such a great story to read! Love the characters, and find them intriguing too. Very looking forward to reading more about the Ghostwalkers.
53.Guilty Pleasuresby Laurell Hamilton6/4/10 Seemed rather nostalgic to re-read after so much has changed in Anita's world...really enjoyed this first novel.
54.Mind Gameby Christine Feehan6/5/10 Just loving this series! Great interaction, and also curious to know more about their lives together after they've gotten together. There are glimpses of the characters with established relationships, but would like to know more...maybe in a future book!
55. Murder Gameby Christine Feehan6/6/10Still lovin it!
56. Real Murdersby Charlaine Harris 6/6/10
57. Kiss of Heat by Lora Leigh 6/7/10
58. First Drop of Crimsonby Jeaniene Frost 6/8/10: It was another fantastic visit to Frost's world. Loved seeing Bones and Cat again, and loved how the story of Spade and Denise developed. The end wasn't unexpected, but still satisfying. I look forward to more of these "side" stories!
59.Moon Calledby Patricia Briggs 6/9/10 This is a favorite series of mine, and still a good read no matter how many times I pick it up. If you haven't read it yet, you definitely should! One more thing, it's set in my hometown--love actually "seeing" the places Mercy's at even though I haven't been there in years or lived there much longer than that!
60.Dead Until Darkby Charlaine Harris 6/10/10Ms. Harris is one of my favorite authors...always pre-order her books and can't wait for them to arrive. I haven't gone back to the start of Sookie's adventures in quite awhile, and it was really fun to visit again. She's a refreshingly "real" heroine, and I enjoy a few laughs at her take on the events happening in her life.
61.The Julius Houseby Charlaine Harris 6/11/10 My C. Harris kick is continuing! I'm a fan of all 4 of her series, and really enjoy her heroines. They all have a slightly quirky, but pretty straightforward outtake on life. They are thoughtful, as in ponder, about the events occuring, but don't brood.I always find them quite refreshing!
62.Unleash the Nightby Sherrilyn Kenyon 6/11/10
63.Ecstasyby Jacquelyn Frank6/13/10 Wow! Loved this book...the characters, the depth of the world, and totally hot! The Shadowdwellers are an intriguingly different paranormal group, and their society is quite interesting and well-developed. I'm really looking forward to the next in this series!
64.Three Bedrooms, One Corpseby Charlaine Harris 6/14/10
65.Three Fatesby Nora Robers 6/15/10Though it was a slow start, I did enjoy this book. The interaction between the siblings and their fated mates was fun and lively, and the villain-ess was quite a piece of work...left me cheering for her final end.
66.Sugarplum Deadby Carolyn Hart 6/17/10 I've been on a kick for mysteries, especially with a hint of romance, this month. This was a re-read, but it's been years since I read this novel. Partway through, I did remember "who did it"...but loved looking for the hints to tip it off. Fun!
67.Night Gameby Christine Feehan 6/18/10 Love Gator! I loved "hearing" his voice, and his off-beat sense of humor with Flame. She's tough and vulnerable, and they made a good match. Still looking forward to the next books in the series, and always love a HAE with hints of dangers in the future.
68.The Amazing Mrs. Pollifaxby Dorothy Gilman 6/19/10 Picked this up again for "A Lifetime of Books" challenge...and though a little dated, is still very fun. Mrs. P is a very resourceful courier, not a spy, and her stories are always refreshing due to her outlook and nature.
69.Awaken to Pleasureby Nalini Singh 6/19/10 Very sweet and very hot! Charming romance with such a "feel-good" ending!
70.The Wolf and the Doveby Kathleen Woodiwiss 6/20/10 Classic romance...wonderful adventure to get caught up in again.
71.Megan's Markby Lora Leigh 6/21/10
72. Hidden Currents by Christine Feehan 6/22/10 I really enjoy the Drake Sisters series. Though it probably is the end of their series, I do hope to see them more, at least a little bit in Feehan's new series.
73. Tiger Eyeby Marjorie Liu 6/24/10
73. If You Dareby Kresley Cole 6/25/10 Perhaps my favorite of this trilogy! Enjoy laughs along with the steamy romance, and the lovely HEA!
74. Speaker for the Deadby Orson Scott Card 6/26/10 I love this book/series. It's one I pick up to read every so often, and each time, find it a powerful, thought-provoking read. Now I've got an itch to read the rest of the series again too!
75. Eye of Heavenby Marjorie Liu 6/28/10 Liu has created a fascinating, complex world, with many elements left to puzzle out in future novels. A very satisfying read.
76. Secrets of a Summer Nightby Lisa Kleypas 6/28/10 Picked this up on impulse to fulfill a challenge as the library request still hasn't arrived. This is the first of Kleypas' books that I've read, and I enjoyed it quite a bit. Picked it up for the challenge, but will pick up the rest of the series because it was a fun story...some unpredictable parts, some nicely steamy ones, and a lovely HEA, with the promise of more appearances by this main pair in the other books.
2010 June Monthly Challenge RRRCcompleted 6/21/1014th Challenge
10/10 completed
Challenge Duration: June - June 30, 2010
You can choose 3, 5, 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, books availability and/or time commitment.
Though I didn't post at the beginning of the month, I've been trying this challenge too. Sat down this morning and realized I was almost finished! Past time to post! Planning on 10...still trying to decide last 2...
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READ-THE-SEASON SUMMER CHALLENGECompleted 7/11/10Duration: June 21, 2010 - September 22, 2010
15th Challenge
7/7 completed
Rules are simple. Using the word SUMMER, pick a book title or author (first or last name) that begins with the letters in the chosen season.
Bonus: Read a book that has the word SUMMER in its title.
Bonus: SummerSecrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas 6/29/10: Switched books here, cause library request still hasn't arrived, and I bought this on impulse. This is the first of Kleypas' books that I've read, and I enjoyed it quite a bit. Picked it up for the challenge, but will pick up the rest of the series because it was a fun story...some unpredictable parts, some nicely steamy ones, and a lovely HEA, with the promise of more appearances by this main pair in the other books.
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PNR July 2010: The Challenge of Time and Place
Challenge Duration: July 1, 2010 - July 31, 2010 7/22/10 Completed
16th Challenge
10/10 completed
Settings, including both the time element and location, are as important in the makings of a good story as great characters and well-though out plotline.
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RRRC July 2010 Monthly Challenge 7/20/10 Completed17th Challenge
10/10 completed
Challenge Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2010
You can choose 3, 5, 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, books availability and/or time commitment.
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Romance Readers Reading Challenge (Monthly Challenges)7/19/10 Completed20th Challenge
4/4 completed
READ-THE-MONTH July CHALLENGE
Duration: July 1, 2010 - July 31, 2010
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Romance Readers Reading Challenge (Featured Author Challenge)21st ChallengeCompleted 7/4/10
Challenge Task: Read one book written by our featured author: Janet Evanovich aka Steffie Hall
Duration: July 1, 2010 - July 31, 2010
Two for the Dough
Started as:
C - Totally new to this author. Will see how I like it.
I stopped at the international center today to see if they had more "recent/in genres I like" books, and found one by this month's author. So, will give it a try!
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B - could take it or leave it. Was not an unpleasant experience but I'm not burning rubber to get to her other books.
This is the first novel I've read by Evanovich. I picked it up for this challenge, but wasn't so interested in it at first. Stephanie March grows on you though, and by the middle, I couldn't wait to see what happens next. The relationships and dialogue are funny and such a slice of another world. Good read. Will definitely keep an eye out for more, though will only try and pick them up at the library.
"Color Me Read" Challenge Completed 7/16/1026th Challenge
6/6 Completed
Duration: July 1st through August 31st
Rule: Pick a book for each category listed below. Members can start reading at anytime AFTER 30 JUNE, but you must post your read dates with your list.
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144 Books in 2010
July 2010
Currently Reading & Plan to read
78. Sea Feverby Virginia Kantra 7/1/10This is part 2 of a trilogy, and good continuation of the story from the perspective of the second couple.
79. Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel 7/1/10 Fantastic story...reminds me of why I loved many Latin American writers...the mix of the fantastic and magical in the real world is very evocative.
80. Rapture by Jacquelyn Frank 7/2/10 Book 2 of the Shadowdwellers...really good! Daenaira is a very strong, satisfying character and the sparks as she and Magnus establish their relationship/partnership are hot! Very good read...HAVE to read book 3 next!
81. Pleasureby Jacquelyn Frank 7/3/10 Very good! My only "complaint" would be that I would have liked to see the two stories integrated a little bit more! Very satisfying end though!
82. Two for the Doughby Janet Evanovich 7/4/10 This is the first novel I've read by Evanovich. I picked it up for a challenge, but wasn't so interested in it at first. Stephanie March grows on you though, and by the middle, I couldn't wait to see what happens next. The relationships and dialogue are funny and such a slice of another world. Good read. Will definitely keep an eye out for more, though will try and pick them up at the library.
83. Arrows of the Queenby Mercedes Lackey 7/5/10 I first read this more than 20 years ago. It's still a touching, triumphant story that I enjoy very much. Lackey has created a rich world in her Valdemar series, and this first step into it makes me want to read the whole thing again!
84. Hallowe'en Party by Agatha Christie 7/6/10 It was a little hard to get into, maybe because I was a little sleepy but one needs to concentrate to find the clues... The last pages flew, I was sure I knew one of the murderers, and a couple of good guesses about the "partner". As is usual for Christie, it was all nicely wrapped up at the end.
85. Gentle Warriorby Julie Garwood 7/6/10 Played against a medieval backdrop where a rebellious vassal has caused mayhem, Elizabeth and Geoffrey discover love and compromise. A lovely tale with a feisty heroine and a fun, refreshing read.
86. Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione 7/7/10 I loved this book! Definitely putting this on my "to read" series list. There is a lot of information to take in at first about this new world which made the start a little difficult, but once "references" were established, the story was just HOT! Love the mix of characters and good/evil!
87. When Darkness Comesby Alexandra Ivy 7/8/10 Quite a nice read, but read just after a GREAT book... It didn't have as much depth, and the character development left some unanswered questions...thought they came together faster than seemed believable. Still, a nice one, and will pick up others in the series, eventually.
88. The Forbidden Tower by Marion Zimmer Bradley 7/9/10
89. The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger 7/10/10 Wow....what a book. At the start, I loved it, and couldn't put it down until the end (except when real-life demanded my attention). I thought this was a book I'd want to pick up and re-read...but not so sure now. Definitely a book worth reading though, and I even shed a tear over it...Clare was about my age...and I'm dying to know about the intervening 40 or so years.
90. Predatory Game by Christine Feehan 7/11/10 Very good!
91. Upon the Midnight Clear by Sherrilyn Kenyon 7/11/10 The first time I read this, I thought, "Gee, what a large font for a novel." It is really short, but a sweet read, and nice holiday story. Not one of Kenyon's greatest, but a nice novella.
92. The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen Woodiwiss 7/12/10
93. The Crusader's Torch by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro 7/16/10 This one took awhile to read; it is a very good, very dense book. Such a vivid depiction of the surrounding historical circumstances as well. Great read, and good to savor.
94. Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs 7/18/10 I love this series!!!!
95. Jane's Warlordby Angela Knight 7/19/20
96. Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding 7/19/20 Fun light read for a holiday like today.
97. Firebird by Mercedes Lackey 7/20/10
98. Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh 7/22/10 It FINALLY arrived...loved the book, 5 stars and can't wait for the next one!!
99. Her Heart's Divide by Kathleen Dienne 7/22/10 Short, hot story. Bought as an e-book, and was surprised at the quick read...
100. Burning Up Anthology #1 Whispers of Sin 7/22/10; COMPLETED All: 7/29/10
101. You Slay Me by Katie MacAleister 7/24/10
102. Dragonquest by Anne McCaffrey 7/26/10 I LOVE this series! It has been a favorite since I first read it back in junior or senior high. The characters are so real and vivid, and the action is fantastic. This is a book I'm sure I'll continue to enjoy in years to come!
103. Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey 7/27/10 First of the YA series for Harper Hall that is set at the same time as Dragonquest, but the story of a teenage girl. Very sweet story, and Menolly, the girl, grows into a much larger character in the series.
104. A if for Alibii by Sue Grafton 7/27/10 I was NOT going to seriously read this today because I have so many other "have to-s" right now...but couldn't put it down...I think I stopped when I got "caught up" on the series and had to wait too long between books. I think I'll enjoy slowly getting caught up with Kinsey again, and see what new things have developed in her world! Looking forward to it!
105. Dragonsinger by Anne McCaffrey 7/30/10 Started the series again, and now have to read them all! Lovely, moving story of Menolly coming into her own place.
106. Dragondrums by Anne McCaffrey 7/31/10 Trilogy re-read complete!
New books still in TBR
Eldest by Christopher Paolini
Wolf Flight
Wolf Games
Daughter of the Night
Nocturne
Secrets of the Wolf
Deadly Game by Christine Feehan
Hot Spell
Enslave Me Sweetly
*GO JUDITHE GO* :D
LOL...I was having trouble getting to my current challenges...so I figured I'd archive here...I think I've gotten a little too enthusiastic about challenges (but that does NOT mean I'm going to quit joining as they're irresistably fun! (and sorry that I can no longer spell tonight! I've changed the spelling on "irresistably several times...and it won't come right! Sleep time!))
LOL! Ditto! I've just been working on modifying some challenge ideas for the group and I'm "fallin' asleep at the wheel" over here! zzzzzzzz *thunk* Hope you sleep well! NITE!
Steph wrote: "LOL! Ditto! I've just been working on modifying some challenge ideas for the group and I'm "fallin' asleep at the wheel" over here! zzzzzzzz *thunk* Hope you sleep well! NITE!"
I did...sort of...(and the ..ahem ..couple of beers sure helped...). Was gonna tell ya about it, but too much trouble (not a hangover...just the result of sleeping in 3 hour and 2 hour and 1 hour segments...for a total of almost six rather schizo sleeping hours. BUT, library today, and challenge play today! Happy, happy J!
:) LOL! Hope you are able to rest, relax and read soon. Summer break starts soon, yah? Hope you have fun library prowling and challenge planning. :)
Have done both today!!!!
Judithe wrote: "Have done both today!!!!"Then today is a very good day! :D
It is indeed!
RRRC Read Your Name Challenge: Part 2 8/19/10 DONE!(Post #429)
19th Challenge
15/15 Completed
Read Your Name CHALLENGE
Read books which first letters spell out your name
Duration: (3 Months) June 1, 2010 - August 31, 2010
OK...so finished too fast, and it was fun. I'm adding my last name, and still working to complete it within the original deadline! Ganbarou & tanoshimi!
All tentative, but here's the initial list!
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Thanks! Nice to get one ticked off...especially as several are soooo close!
Tick tock ... :)
Hahahaha! Bet you're feeling the "tick tock" about now!
Hush, you! I'm not thinking about that because I'll just stress myself out and I'm gonna have 20+ hrs of travel time for that. LOL!
Read-the-Month AUGUST36th Challenge
6/6 Completed 8/21/10 Done!
DURATION: 8/1/-31/10
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Characters Alphabet Parade Challenge. 31st Challenge
10/10 Completed Done: 8/21/10
DURATION: August 1 - August 31, 2010
First or last names start with one of the given letters.
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YAY! Gettin' all those Aug ones read I see. :)
RRRC August Challenge 2010 8/23/10 DONE32nd Challenge
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Challenge Duration: August 1 - August 31, 2010
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Yep! Just a couple more to finish by the end of the month (2 have-to-s, and a couple that are only a book or two away!)...reading merrily along!
...reading merrily along! I haven't read much at all this month, I don't like it. Good thing I didn't have many Aug challenge reads, or I would'a been goin' nuts finding time to read them! (must complete all challenges ...LOL) I'll have plenty of time on the flights to read though.
That's about the only good thing about those flights! LOL!
No joke. I'm already dreading them. :\ I want one of those sleep pods they have on "The Fifth Element", have you seen that movie? That'd be AWESOME! Just wake me when we're heading in for a landing. LOL!
I'll take one of those too!!!
You Don't See That Everyday! Done 8/24/1027th Challenge
7/7 Completed
Duration: July 1st through August 31st
Read one book of each.
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WooHoo! Another one down! :)
That's 20/48 challenges completed this year...and one "in the oven" (AKA "Hopscotch")...figure I need to "slim down" a bit...ASAP! Just one more by 8/31, and doing "clean up" on others with 3 books or less!! (I should be doing the same to my house, too, LOL!
LOL :) Holy cow, Lady bug. That's a lot.
FAC: JR Ward (August 2010)33rd Challenge
1/1 Completed 8/27/10
Challenge Duration: The whole month
A - I'm a big fan! I'm excited to read another of her books.
A - would definitely look at her other books, since I've enjoyed this one very much.
My copy of Lover Mine is "closer" to arriving, so it was nice to refresh my memory of where the brothers are at, and now I'm even more impatient to read it! I love seeing where the characters have gone, but Xhex kind of bugs me because I have some trouble "buying" her feelings about John Matthew. So, looking forward to "their" book.
RRRC (Yearly Challenges) 8/29/10 Done!9th Challenge
26/26 completed-
2010 A-Z Author Challenge
Read 26 books which authors' names (either first or last) begin with the letters of the alphabet. For the letter "X", any author with the letter X in his/her name is acceptable.
Duration: January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
A-Abe, Shana: Queen of Dragons 4/6/10
B-Briggs, Patricia: Silver Borne 4/19/10
C–Clamp, C.T. & Adams, Cathy: Howling Moon 4/3/10
D-Dorothy Gilman: The Amazing Mrs. Polifax 6/19/10
E-Elaine Bergstrom, Shattered Glass 4/4/10
F-Feehan, Christine, Street Game 6/3/10
G-Garwood, Julie: Come the Spring 6/1/10
H-Harris, Charlaine: Poppy Done to Death 6/1/10
I-Ione, Larissa: Pleasure Unbound 7/7/10
J-Jeaniene Frost: Halfway to the Grave 4/2/10
K-Kenyon, Sherrilyn: Unleash the Night 6/11/10
L-Leigh, Lora: Lion's Heat 4/18/10
M-Moning, Karen Marie: Darkfever 4/8/10
N-Nalini Singh: Awaken to Pleasure 6/19/10
O-Orson Scott Card: Speaker for the Dead 6/26/10
P-Phoenix, Adrien: Black Dust Mambo 8/2/10
Q-Quinn Yarbro, Chelsea: The Crusader's Torch 7/16/10
R-Roberts, Nora: Kiss of Fate 6/15/10
S-Showalter, Gena: The Nymph King 6/1/10
T-Tarr, Judith: Rite of Conquest 8/16/10
U-Ursula K. LeGuin: The Left Hand of Darkness 8/21/10
V-Virginia Kantra: Sea Witch 4/10
W-Woodiwiss, Kathleen E.: The Wolf and the Dove 6/20/10
X-AleXandra Ivy: When Darkness Comes 7/8/10
Y-Yoshimoto, Banana: N.P. 8/29/10
Z-Zimmer Bradley, Marion: The Forbidden Tower 7/9/10
YAY! I still have a couple to read for this one. Well, this one and two other A-Z challenges for RRR. I'll be glad when those yearlies are done. :)
RRRC (Yearly Challenges) 8/30/10 Done!12th Challenge
26/26 completed
2010 A-Z Character Challenge (Male)
Read 26 books with male characters' name that start with the letters of the alphabet.
Entries can either be first name or last name of a major male character in the book.
Duration: January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
A-Adam Hauptman: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs 6/9/10
B-Bill Compton: Dead Until Dark 6/10/10
C–Cole Clayborne: Come the Spring by Julie Garwood 6/1/10
D-Darling, Max: Sugarplum Dead by Carolyn Hart 6/17/10
E-Ender Wiggin: Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card 6/26/10
F-Freika: Jane's Warlord by Angela Knight 7/19/10 or F'nor: Dragonquest by Anne McCaffrey 7/26/10
G-Gator Fontenot (Raoul): Night Game by Christine Feehan 6/18/10
H-Hari: Tiger Eye by Marjorie Liu 6/24/10
I-Ilya Prakenski: Hidden Currents by Christine Feehan 6/22/10
J-Jean-Claude: Guilty Pleasures by Laurell Hamilton 6/4/10
K-Kadan Montague: Murder Game by Christine Feehan 6/6/10
L-Layne: Black Dust Mambo 8/2/10
M-Mack McKinley: Street Game by Christine Feehan 6/3/10
N-Nicolas Trevane: Mind Game by Christine Feehan 6/5/10
O-O'Connor, Aidan: Upon the Midnight Clear by Sherrilyn Kenyon 7/11/10
P-Perineau, Blue: Eye of Heaven by Marjorie Liu 6/28/10
Q-Qhinn: Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward 8/27/10
R-Robin: Poppy Done to Death by Charlaine Harris 6/1/10
S-Spade: First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost 6/8/10
T-Tigarian, Wren: Unleash the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon 6/11/10
U-Umar Haya: The Price of Freedom by Jenny Schwartz 8/10/10
V-Valerian: The Nymph King by Gena Showalter 6/1/10
W-Waites, Bankston: Real Murders by Charlaine Harris 6/6/10
X-Xyper: Dream Chaser by Sherrilyn Kenyon 8/30/10
Y-Youngblood, Shelby: The Julius House by Charlaine Harris 6/11/10
Z-Zarek: Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon 8/30/10
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And another one down! Yay! Only two more A-Z's (with 3 books between them!) It feels great! Happy reading Steph!
It Takes Place Where? 8/31/10 Done40th Challenge
10/10 Completed
Duration: July 1st to September 30th, 2010
Read 10books that takes place in a NON URBAN SETTING/OTHERWORLD.(i.e. AtLantis)
1.Deadly Game by Christine Feehan (Montana, etc.) 8/4/10
2.Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione (alternate earth with demons) 8/5/10
3.Sea Lordby Virginia Kantra (World's End)8/9/10
4.Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder (Ixia) 8/10/10
5.Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters (Amarna archaeological dig)8/13/10
6.The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman (Albanian countryside) 8/14/10
7.New Moon by Midori Snyder (Oran) 8/19/10
8.The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula LeGuin (Winter) 8/21/10
9.Animal Dreams by Barbara Kingsolver (Grace, Arizona) 8/23/10
10.Dark Secret by Christine Feehan (Cascade Mountains) 8/31/10
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August 2010
Currently Reading & Plan to read
107. Black Dust Mambo by Adrian Phoenix 8/2/10 My first by this author, and this is the first of the series. I'm amazed at the SHORT time frame in the story, but it was good and tight...and a cliffhanger for number 2. I just remembered why I often pick up older series...not as long a wait!
108. Deadly Game by Christine Feehan 8/4/10 Last of my on-hand books for this series...definitely will keep reading!
109. Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione 8/5/10 The series is heating up even more...she's got lots of exciting twists and hot romance!
110. The Door into Summer by Robert A. Heinlein 8/6/10
111. Hard Eight by Janet Evanovich 8/7/10 I'm getting more interested in this series...but am reading it out of order which is starting to bug me!!
112. Enslave Me Sweetly by Gena Showalter 8/8/10
113. Sea Lord by Virginia Kantra 8/9/10
114. Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas 8/9/10
115. Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder 8/10/10 I loved this book, and ordered the next two as soon as I set it down. Very compelling writing, and lovely twists throughout the story!
116. The Price of Freedom by Jenny Schwartz 8/10/10 My only complaint is that I wanted a longer story about the characters...but I really enjoyed the story anyway and will keep an eye out for more!
117. Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters 8/13/10
118. The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman 8/14/10
119. Rite of Conquest by Judith Tarr 8/16/10 A bit hard to get in to, but a very solid read.
120. The Panther's Lair by Esmerelda Bishop 8/18/10
121. The Immortal Highlander by Karen Marie Moning 8/18/10
122. New Moon by Midori Snyder 8/19/10
123. The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula LeGuin 8/21/10 A very powerful book...took awhile to get into it, but incredible description and thought.
124. Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrien 8/22/10
125. Animal Dreams by Barbara Kingsolver 8/23/10 This is a fantastic story. Kingsolver creates a vivid picture, and very real characters that you can't help but connect with. I've read this numerous times, and still cry, and feel joy along with the characters.
126. Obsidian Butterfly by Laurell K. Hamilton 8/24/10
127. Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward 8/27/10
128. Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day 8/29/10
129. N.P. by Banana Yoshimoto 8/29/10 Connected scenes creating a story, visually...This story was image rich, and minimalist at the same time. Though I read it in English, I could hear much of it in Japanese in my head which made it very familiar but strange. I never get a feeling of deep connection with Yoshimoto's characters, but feel an attraction and curiosity toward them.
130. The Dark is Rising by Susan Cooper 8/29/10 A perpetual favorite with bits of Arthurian myth in the struggle between the Light and the Dark. Love it!
131. Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon 8/30/10
132. Dream Chaser by Sherrilyn Kenyon 8/30/10
133. Dark Secret by Christine Feehan 8/31/10
New books still in TBR
Eldest by Christopher Paolini
Wolf Flight
Wolf Games
Daughter of the Night
Nocturne
Secrets of the Wolf
Hot Spell
Are You Ready For Some Football! 9/14/10POST #272
38th Challenge
12/12 Completed
Duration: 8/1/10-10/31/10
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RRRC (Yearly Challenges)Done 9/18/1010th Challenge
26/26 completed
2010 A-Z Book Challenge
Read 26 books which titles begin with the letters of the alphabet. You may ignore articles like A, An and The at the beginning of the title. For the letter "X", any book title with the letter X in it is acceptable.
Duration: January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010
A-Aerie by Mercedes Lackey 4/9/10
B-Burning Wild by Christine Feehan 4/5/10
C–Come the Spring by Julie Garwood 6/1/10
D-Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris 4/21/10
E-Ecstasy by Jacquelyn Frank 6/13/10
F-First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost 6/8/10
G-Guilty Pleasures by Laurell Hamilton 6/4/10
H-Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 4/2/10
I-Into the Dark by Gena Showalter 5/31/10
J-Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank 4/1/10
K-Kiss of Heat by Lora Leigh 6/7/10
L-Lion's Heat by Lora Leigh 4/19/10
M-Mind Game by Christine Feehan 6/5/10
N-The Nymph King by Gena Showalter 6/1/10
O-One Foot in the Grave 5/4/10
P-Poppy Done to Death by Charlaine Harris 6/1/10
Q-Queen of Dragon's by Shana Abe 4/6/10
R-Real Murders by Charlaine Harris 6/6/10
S-Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs 4/18/10
T-The Treasure Keeper by Shana Abe 5/14/10
U-Unleash the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon 6/11/10
V-The Vampire's Bride by Gena Showalter 5/13/10
W-The Wolf and the Dove by Kathleen Woodiwiss 6/20/10
X-Xenocide by Orson Scott Card 9/18/10
Y-You Slay Me by Katie MacAleister 7/24/10
Z-Zinnia by Jayne Castle 9/11/10
RRRC: RTM September Done 9/18/10 Post #15947th Challenge
9/9 Completed
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RRRC Covers, Covers, Covers Challenge Done 9/21/1030th Challenge
12/12 Completed (1/3 Groups)
POSTED UPDATE 8/9/10
Duration: July 15,2010 through January 14, 2011 (6 Months)
Read 1 book with a cover that matches the description below. There will be 3 groups:
Other than People
Covers According to You
* You can post/change your selections as you go.
*Covers in the ‘Other’ category can only include people if they are very small part of the design.
* Only one (1) re-read allowed.
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8/13/10 Got tired of waiting for:
RRRC SeptemberDONE 9/25/10 Post #50045th Challenge
10/10 Completed
Duration: 9/1/10-9/30/10
Soulless by Gail Carriger
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SOS: Serious Overload of Series
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Ruthless Game (other topics)
A Rush of Wings (other topics)
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Completed in May 2010
14. One Foot in the Grave (Night Huntress #2) by Jeaniene Frost-5/4/10
15. At Graves' End (Night Huntress #3) by Jeaniene Frost-5/5/10
16. The Highlander's Touch (Highlander #3) by Karen Marie Moning-5/6/10
17. Destined for an Early Grave (Night Huntress) by Jeaniene Frost 5/7/10
18. Jewel of Atlantis (Atlantis #2) by Gena Showalter-5/10/10
19. No Rest for the Wicked (Immortals After Dark #3) by Kresley Cole-5/12/10
20. The Vampire's Bride (Atlantis 3#?) by Gena Showalter-5/13/10
21. The Treasure Keeper (Drakon #4) by Shana Abe-5/14/10
22. Noah (The Nighwalkers #5) by Jacquelyn Frank-5/16/10
23. Black Magic Sanction (Rachel Morgan #8) by Kim Harrison-5/19/10
24. Dark Gold (Dark #3) by Christine Feehan-5/20/10
25. Blood Rites (Austra) by Elaine Bergstrom 5/21/10