The "Challenge" Challenge [ENDED 12/2010]

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

Whooohoooo! A book a day is better than an apple a day IMHO!

[Amber]

***Clapping hands***Great job you CRAZY NUTS!!!!!!LOL

[Steph, Serious series addict]

I've got some major overhaul to do on my "challenge challenge" lists. Augh. Where's my little menehune when I need him?!



[image error] Found him! Git your tiny hiney over here and get 'ta typin'! LOL!

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

Ya better drag that whip out again....

[Steph, Serious series addict]

LOL! He promised to get it done soon, so I'll abstain for the moment. :)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Look, look, Valorie's posted a new challenge over in RRRC. Football.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

STOP that! Now look what you made me do! LOL! :)

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

Uh oh...

[Steph, Serious series addict]

LOL! She's so bad! Nah, looks like fun. Come join us, Judithe! hehe >:) ya know ya wanna!

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

Oops...somehow I signed up for another one...and categories and books are spinning in my head!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

LOL! Now I really gotta update my lists and this challenge post ... soon, promise! :)

[Laura Lulu]

OMG, how do you guys read so many books a month? Although my reading time is pretty much after hubby & kiddos go to bed, so I guess 13 a month isn't so lacking when you consider I rarely read when the sun's out. ;)

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

Laura Lulu wrote: "OMG, how do you guys read so many books a month? Although my reading time is pretty much after hubby & kiddos go to bed, so I guess 13 a month isn't so lacking when you consider I rarely read when ..."

Not lacking at all!! I read in between classes, and when everyone else is watching TV, before I go to sleep, etc. However...the house could be neater!
(I'm having an ongoing Mom "strike"...every member of this family has fully functional limbs, and can clean up their own messes...or live with them until they do--though just "stuff piles, etc"...not things that would smell disgusting)

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

LOL. Judithe, I don't think anyone thought you'd have "smell disgusting" piles.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

LMAO!!

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

Sandra wrote: "LOL. Judithe, I don't think anyone thought you'd have "smell disgusting" piles."

Hmm...those are the still partially-filled with tea/or whatever drink pet bottles that look like science experiments...I don't wait for the "drink-owner" to throw it out....just toss it asap and plug my nose when emptying (kids leave those in the darndest places...found one, not yet to science experiment stage, BEHIND the washing machine yesterday...)

[Laura Lulu]

Yes, the house could be neater, it is always picked up and clean looking, but there is ALWAYS laundry and I have projects that I never seem to get around to. Most of them involve organizing closets. Ugh.

I could read more during the day, but I find myself spending way way WAY too much damn time on the computer. Goodreads: A sure way to wast time you could be reading. :)

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

Laura Lulu wrote: "... but there is ALWAYS laundry and I have projects that I never seem to get around to. ...Goodreads: A sure way to waste time you could be reading. :) "

LOL! That is so true, Laura!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

I've found that too! Of course I am a GR Librarian also, and that doesn't help either.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Like I said ... it's a black hole that sucks you in and won't let go. :D

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

PART THREE "CHALLENGE" CHALLENGE

SEE POST 10 FOR PART ONE
SEE POST 63 FOR PART TWO

13. SOS CEREAL SERIAL ADDICT CHALLENGEmsg 62
Challenge duration - 12 months From 30/7/2010
25/36 completed

1: Kelloggs


14. RRRC Read the Month August 2010 Challenge msg 64
6/6 Completed FINISHED 25/8/10


15. SOS I SPY CHALLENGEmsg 65
1/8/10 - 31/7/11 17/24 Completed


16. RRRC Are Ready For Some Football CHALLENGEmsg 66
1/8/10 - 31/10/10 12/12 Completed FINISHED 11/10/10


17. SOS I Second That CHALLENGEmsg 70
August 2010 - July 2011 5/12 Completed
A
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N
D

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

PART FOUR "CHALLENGE" CHALLENGE

SEE POST 10 FOR PART One; POST 63 FOR PART Two;
POST 121 FOR PART Three; POST 146 FOR PART Five

18. SOS READ THE GROUP NAME CHALLENGEmsg 71
1 September 2010 - 31 August 2011 8/23 Completed


19. RRRC Back to School Challengemsg 72
1 September 2010 - 30 November 2011 10/10 Completed FINISHED 29/11/10


20. RRRC Full Moon Challengemsg 74
Moon Walker Group 1 24/8/10 - 20/12/10 4/4 Completed FINISHED 11/10/10


21. Werewolf Love September 2010 Challengemsg 75
5/5 Completed FINISHED 30/9/10


22. RRRC Read the Month September 2010 Challengemsg 76
9/9 Completed - FINISHED 22/9/10


23. RRRC September 2010 Challengemsg 77
10/10 Completed FINISHED 30/9/10


24. RRRC Read the Season - Autumn 2010 Challengemsg 80
7/7 Completed FINISHED 10/12/10

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

You are so organized, Sandra!

I just got mine updated...but still need to add the new ones...you've inspired me to get on it~tomorrow!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Just finished the 5th Harry Potter & didn't want to start anything else, it is after midnight. LOL. So I just thought I'd tidy up my lists.

The Lists were calling ....

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

and calling...and calling!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Seriously - I have so many lists now, I need a spot to just track where they are all located. LOL!

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

The end of August is rapidly approaching! How'd everyone do on their challenges this month? Take a minute to update your lists, and I'll be putting up August results on Thursday or Friday!

Enjoy your reading!

[Laura Lulu]

I have 2 more hours of Small Favor to listen to and I will be done. I think I will listen to it while folding laundry tonight, and maybe I'll go walking to finish it off. And then I'll be finished with everything. Yea me! ;)

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Yay you! :)

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

Great reading, everyone! Hope your enjoying your challenges!

Challenge participants: 9
Challenges completed in August: 17
Books read for challenges completed this month: 127

Judithe: 9/18 (August: 5 challenges + 43 books)
Laura Lulu: 14/18 (August: 6 challenges + 39 books)
Stephanie: 1/18 (no August update)
Steph B: 6/18 (August: 3 challenges + 18 books)
Sandra: 7/18 (August: 4 challenges + 27 books))
Cher: not updated yet
Awesomevegan: not updated yet
Diane (deebotte) 7/18 (no August update)
Jenn: not updated yet

[Diane ~Firefly~]

18 Challenges Complete - Done!
Updated 9/27/10 Part 1 - comment 35, part 3 - comment 140

Paranormal Romance Group
The Challenge of Time and Place
7/1/10 - 7/31/10
10/10 complete - Done!


Character Alphabet Parade Challenge
8/1/10 - 8/31/10
10/10 completed - Done!


Expedition:GoodReads
9/1/10 - 9/30/10
10/10 completed - Done


Romance Lovers for the Challenge Impaired
August Challenge - Travel
8/1/10 - 8/31/10
5/5 completed - Done!


July Challenge - Spirit of Freedom
7/1/10 - 7/31/10
5/5 complete - Done!


Romance Readers Reading Challenge Group
August Monthly Challenge
10/10 completed - Done!


Covers, Covers, Covers Challenge
8/1/10 - 1/31/11
12/12 complete - Done!


August Pick It For Me Challenge
1/1 completed - Done!


July Monthly Challenge
7/1/10 - 7/31/10
10/10 complete - Done


July Pick it for Me! Challenge
1/1 complete - Done!

[Laura Lulu]

Don't know if anyone knows this trick for shortening over long posts, but if you go to the bookcover link and just take out the title of the book text but leave the GR number, it will still post the pic of the book, but it gives you more free space. :)

Example:

bookcover:Mockingjay|7260188 makes this:

And bookcover:|7260188 also makes this:

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

Nice!!! Thank you, o Wise Guru!!

[Laura Lulu]

You are most welcome, O Noble Sensei.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

See I was right to name you o Wise Guru!!

Thanks for that, it might save me making a few new posts in several spots.

[Ѽ Cher Ѽ]

PART 1 of 2 Post 136 & 137
SOS's "The Challenge" Challenge [Post #28:]
July 1 to December 31, 2010

TASK: Complete 12/18 challenges.

Cher's Challenge Reading List

1. RRRC Grp. ~ 2010 July Monthly Challenge: Participants List Thread (Post # 256)
duration: 1 Jul - 31 Jul, 2010

**** CHALLENGE COMPLETED **** @ 30 Jul 10
Complete 3/3 +1 Reads
For a title, read 3,5 or 10 bks. ( commit to 3 books)

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2. PR Grp. ~ JULY 2010>The Challenge of Time & Place (Post # 471)
duration: 1 Jul - 31 Jul, 2010

**** CHALLENGE COMPLETED **** @30 Jul 10
Complete 9/10 + 5 Reads
Read 1 bk for each genre

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3. RLftCI Grp. ~ 2010 July Challenge: "Spirit of Freedom" STRONG WOMEN (Post # 90)
duration: 1 Jul - 31 Jul, 2010

**** CHALLENGE COMPLETED **** @ 28 Jul 10
Complete 5/5 + 8 Reads
Read 4 bks celebration of strong women, 1 book RC

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4. RRRC Grp. ~ Read the Month: J-U-L-Y (Post # 265)
duration: 1 Jul - 31 Jul, 2010

**** CHALLENGE COMPLETED **** @ 30 Jul 10
Complete 4/4 Reads
Read 1 bk for each letter in JULY

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5. RRRC Grp ~ JULY-Pick It For Me Challenge (Post # 238)
duration: 1 Jul - 31 Jul, 2010

**** CHALLENGE COMPLETED **** @ 23 Jul 10
Complete 2/2 + 1 Reads
Read 1 bk form your rec - *I choose to read 2 recs *

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6. RRRC Grp. ~ Books into Movies Challenge (Post # 150)
duration: 1 Jul - 31 Dec, 2010

Done ~ 5/10
Read 8 bks to movie within the romance genre & 2 out of genre

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7. RRRC Grp ~ FAC:Featured Author Callenge - JR Ward (Post # 236)
duration: 1 Aug - 31 Aug, 2010

**** CHALLENGE COMPLETED **** @ 20 Aug 10
Complete 2/2 Reads

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8. RLftCI Grp. ~ 2010 August Challenge: "Travel" (Post # 92)
duration: 1 Aug - 31 Aug, 2010

**** CHALLENGE COMPLETED **** @ 23 Aug 10
Complete 5/5 Reads

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9. RRRC Grp ~ FAC:Featured Author Callenge - Tess Gerritsen (Post # 96)
duration: 1 Sept - 30 Sept, 2010

**** CHALLENGE COMPLETED **** @ 3 Sept 10

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10. RRRC Grp. ~ "Are You Ready for Some Football!" Challenge (Post # 287)
duration: 1 Aug - 31 Oct, 2010

Done ~ 4/5 ( commit to 5 reads)
Read 1 bks relating to a football team - 3,5,8 or 10 bks - can include bonus book

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11. SOS Grp ~ Book of the Month: September 2010 (Post # 17)
duration: 1 Sept - 30 Sept, 2010


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12. RLftCI Grp ~ Book of the Month: September 2010>Group Read (Post # )
duration: 1 Sept - 30 Sept, 2010

**** CHALLENGE COMPLETED **** @ 2 Sept 10

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13. RLftCI Grp. ~ 2010 Sept Challenge: "The Multi-Color, Teaching, Learning, Job Challenge" (Post # 77)
duration: 1 Sept - 31 Sept, 2010

**** CHALLLENGE COMPLETED **** @ 21 Sept 10
Complete 6/6 Reads
Read 2 bks w/cover orange,brown,yellow or read, 1 bk w/ working character, 1 bk w/learning character, 1 bk readers' choice

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[Ѽ Cher Ѽ]

PART 2 of 2 Post 136 & 137
SOS's "The Challenge" Challenge [Post #28:]
July 1 to December 31, 2010

TASK: Complete 12/18 challenges.

Cher's Challenge Reading List

14. RRRC Grp. ~ Read Yor Name Challenge:(Post # 464)
duration: 1 Sept - 30 Nov, 2010

**** **** @ 1 Sept 10
Complete 1/6 Reads
Read books which the 1st letters spell out your name: C.H.E.R.Y.L

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15. RRRC Grp. ~ Back-To-School Challenge (Post # 243)
duration: 1 Sept - 30 Nov, 2010

**** **** @ 16 Sept 10
Complete 6/10 Reads
Read 1 bk inspired by the many subjects/classes school offer us.

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16. EP Grp ~ September Mini-Book Challenge (Post # 42)
duration: 1 Sept - 30 Sept, 2010

**** CHALLENGE COMPLETED **** @ 21 Sept 10
Complete 3/3 Reads
Read 1 book color brown, orange, yellow or green.

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17. EP Grp ~ A Fruity Cover Challenge (Post # 51)
duration: 1 Sept - 30 Dec, 2010

**** **** @ 16 Sept 10
Complete 3/16 Reads
Read 1 book that titles begins w/ the letters of each fruit.

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18. JR Ward (BDB)Grp ~ BDB-Inspired Reading Challenge (Post # 185)
duration: 1 Sept - 30 Sept, 2010

**** CHALLENGE COMPLETED **** @ 16 Sept 10
Complete 3/3 Reads
Read 3 book Warrior inspired.

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19. RRRC Grp ~ Read-The-Season Challenge: AUTUMN (Post # 69)
duration: 23 Sept - 22 Dec, 2010

**** **** @ 18 Sept 10
Complete 0/7 Reads
Read 1 book using the word AUTUMN, pick a 6 books title & 1 bonus.

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[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

More than half-way there! Way to go, Cher!

[Ѽ Cher Ѽ]

Thanks Judithe!

[Diane ~Firefly~]

18 Challenges Complete - Done!
Updated 9/27/10 Part 1 - comment 35, part 2 - comment 131

SOS Serious Overload of Series
Creature Challenge
8/1/10 - 12/31/10
6/10(11) complete


Urban Fantasy Group
Challenge 2
7/1/10 - 9/30/10
6/6 complete - Done!


Werewolf Love Group
July Challenge - Title Picks
5/5 complete - Done!


Who's Your Author? Group
Fourth of July Challenge
7/1/10 - 7/31/10
5/5 complete - Done!

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

Way to go, Diane!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Hooray, Diane!

[Daffodil]

I'm in. I'll post as I complete challenges.

SOS Group The "Challenge" Challenge
July 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010

Completed: 18/18

Goal: Complete 18 Challenges before the end of the year.

1. RRRC Group July Monthly Challenge
July 1 - 31, 2010
Finished: 7-26-10

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2. RRRC Group Read the Month Challenge: July
July 1 – July 31, 2010
Finished: 7-29-10



3. PNR Group July 2010 Challenge
The Challenge of Time and Place
July 1 - 31, 2010
Finished: 7-27-10





4. SOS Group "Color Me Read" Challenge
July 1, 2010 - August 31, 2010
Finished: 8-17-10



5. PNR Group August 2010 Challenge
Characters Alphabet Parade
August 1 - 31, 2010
Finished: 8-21-10



6. RRRC Group August Monthly Challenge
August 1 - 31, 2010
Finished: 8-26-10



7. RRRC Group Read the Month Challenge: AUGUST
August 1 - 31, 2010
Finished: 8-29-10



8. RRRC Group September Monthly Challenge
September 1 - 30, 2010
Finished: 9-28-10



9. PNR Group September 2010 Challenge
Expedition: Goodreads
September 1 - 30, 2010
Finished: 9-29-10



Continued in next post.

[Daffodil]

Daffodil's list continued.

10. Paranormal and Everything September 2010 Challenge
September 1 - 30, 2010
Finished: 9-24-10



11. RRRC Group Read the Month Challenge: SEPTEMBER
September 1 - 30, 2010
Finished: 9-30-10



12. RRRC Group Covers, Covers, Covers Challenge
July 15, 2010 - January 15, 2011
Finished 10-25-10

People in Covers


Other than People


According to Me


13. RRRC Group Are You Ready For Some Football! Challenge
August 1, 2010 - October 31, 2010
Finished October 31, 2010




14. RRRC Group October Monthly Challenge
October 1 - 31, 2010
Finished October 27, 2010



15. RRRC Group Read the Month: OCTOBER
October 1 - 31, 2010
Finished October 27, 2010



16. PNR Literary Colors Challenge
October 1 - 31, 2010
Finished October 27, 2010



17. PNR Group Read "PARANORMAL"
November 1 - 30, 2010
Finished November 28, 2010



18. RRRC Group Read NOVEMBER
November 1 - 30, 2010
Finished November 29, 2010

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Status Update: 05 Oct 2010
Challenges Completed: 6/19

2. 3/3 WYA’s "Fourth of July" Challenge Completed @ 7/16/10
3. 5/5 RRR's "July" Challenge Completed @ 7/22/10
4. 10/10 PNR's "Place & Time" Challenge Completed @ 7/24/10
6. 6/6 SOS' "Color Me Read" Challenge Completed @ 8/18/10
11. 5/5 PN+UF BC's "Back to School" Challenge Completed @ 8/18/10
16. 7/7 RRR's "Read-The-Season (SUMMER)" Challenge Completed @ 8/27/10
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1. 9-10 bks RRR's "Dare You To Read: 1 Book/Each Genre" Challenge (Post #103)
7/1 - 4/30/11
Read 1 bk for each genre

5. 6 bks Challenge Overload's "Pick It For Me: Spin-Off" Challenge (Post #44)
7/1 - 10/31/10
Read books with the elements listed

7. 33 bks/27 series PN Addicts' "Series" Challenge (Post #41)
7/1 - 12/31/10
Read all books in a (your choice of) series in order complete them by 12/31/10

8. ? bks RRR's "Relay Tournament"
7/15 - 1/15/11
Read as many books as possible on one/both of the relay tracks by Jan 15, 2011

9. 32 bks SOS' "Serial Addict" Challenge
8/1/10 - 7/31/11
Read 31 books in multiple series

10. 10-19 bks SOS' "Hopscotch" Challenge
10/1 - 12/31/10
Read 10 different books from 10 different series

12. 24 bks SOS' "iSpy" Challenge
8/1/10 - 7/31/11
In the title of a book, find a word that fits the below categories

13. 23 bks SOS' "Read-the-Group" Challenge
9/1/10 - 8/31/11
Read 23 books. A different "cover image" must be chosen for each letter

14. 12 bks SOS' "Seconds" Challenge
8/1 - 7/31/11
Read book #2 for those series

15. 16 bks EPN's "Fruity Titles" Challenge
9/1 - 12/31/10
Read books whose titles start with letter of each fruit listed

17. 7 bks RRR's "Seasonal/Autumn" Challenge
9/23 - 12/21/10
Read books whose title or author name start with letters of the season

18. 10 bks SOS's "Movie Monster Mash" Challenge
10/1 - 11/30/10
Read books that fit the movie categories listed

19. 1 bk RRR's "Featured Author: Gena Showalter" Challenge
10/1 - 10/31/10
Read a book by Gena Showalter & post review

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

PART FIVE "CHALLENGE" CHALLENGE

SEE POST 10 FOR PART ONE
SEE POST 63 FOR PART TWO
SEE POST 121 FOR PART THREE
SEE POST 122 FOR PART FOUR

25. SOS Movie Monster Mash Challengemsg 81
10/10 Completed FINISHED 19/11/10


26. RRRC READ THE MONTH OCTOBER 2010 CHALLENGEmsg 83
7/7 Completed - FINISHED 29/10/10


27. RRRC OCTOBER 2010 CHALLENGEmsg 85
10/10 Completed - FINISHED 20/10/10


28. Werewolf Love October Challenge 2010msg 82
5/5 Completed - FINISHED 26/10/10


29. SOS HOPSCOTCH CHALLENGEmsg 86
9/9 Completed FINISHED 11/12/10


30. WHO'S YOUR AUTHOR HALLOWEEN CHALLENGE 2010msg 84
8/8 Completed FINISHED 31/10/10


31. RRRC Toy Stories CHALLENGE 2010msg 88
15/10/10 - 15/4/11 10/12 Completed


32. Werewolf Love November Challenge 2010msg 91
11/11 Completed FINISHED 24/11/10

[Steph, Serious series addict]

{{Challenge Stats Updated}}

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

Progress Report: October 31

What fun to see there are so many people who love challenges as much or more than I!

I'm afraid I haven't been able to tally up book numbers and completed challenges for the month yet, but here is a progress report, based on the most recent posts!


Participants:
Judithe: 17/18
Laura Lulu: 24/18 Done! And more!! Congratulations!!
Stephanie: 1/18
Steph: 6/19
Sandra: 16/18
Cher: 12/18
Awesome Vegan ??/18
Diane Firefly: 18/18 Done! Congratulations!!
Jenn: ??/18
Daffodil: 11/18

If I haven't got someone's numbers right, please let me know!!!
Sandra: updated! Thanks!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Sorry Judithe, I hadn't updated till the end of Oct - final tally so far is 16/18 as at 31/10/10.

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

Thanks! And, no worries! I haven't been so good at updating lately either!