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message 501: by A book away from an episode of hoarders (last edited Apr 24, 2011 12:29PM) (new)

A book away from an episode of hoarders (fidgit77) | 740 comments What's the Rush - Firsts (7/2010-6/2011) SOS
10/12 Done

July - Soulless 07-15-2010 ★★★★
August - Halfway to the Grave 08-13-2010 ★★★★
September - Pride Mates 09-02-2010 ★★★★
October - Strange Angels 10-20-2010 ★★★★
November - Sandman Slim 11-17-2010 ★★★★
December - Guilty Pleasures 12-09-2010 ★★★
January - Magic Bites 01-05-2011 ★★★★
February - Something from the Nightside 02-02-2011 ★★★
March - Leviathan 03-21-2011 ★★★
April - Born of Night 04-03-2011 ★★★★
May -
June -

Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate, #1) by Gail Carriger Halfway to the Grave (Night Huntress, #1) by Jeaniene Frost Pride Mates (Shifters Unbound, #1) by Jennifer Ashley Strange Angels (Strange Angels, #1) by Lilith Saintcrow Sandman Slim (Sandman Slim, #1) by Richard Kadrey Guilty Pleasures (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #1) by Laurell K. Hamilton Magic Bites (Kate Daniels, #1) by Ilona Andrews Something from the Nightside (Nightside, #1) by Simon R. Green Leviathan (Leviathan, #1) by Scott Westerfeld Born of Night (The League, #1) by Sherrilyn Kenyon


Other first in series books read (during this challenge):
The Accidental Demon Slayer (Demon Slayer, #1) by Angie Fox Street Magic (Black London, #1) by Caitlin Kittredge Deadtown (Deadtown, #1) by Nancy Holzner Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #1) by J.R. Ward I Am Not A Serial Killer (John Cleaver, #1) by Dan Wells Once Bitten, Twice Shy (Jaz Parks, #1) by Jennifer Rardin The Court of the Air by Stephen Hunt You Slay Me (Aisling Grey Guardian, #1) by Katie MacAlister The Devil You Know (Felix Castor, #1) by Mike Carey Grave Sight (Harper Connelly, #1) by Charlaine Harris Boneshaker (The Clockwork Century, #1) by Cherie Priest The Body Finder (The Body Finder, #1) by Kimberly Derting The Summoning (Darkest Powers, #1) by Kelley Armstrong Grimspace (Sirantha Jax, #1) by Ann Aguirre Malice by Chris Wooding New Amsterdam by Elizabeth Bear The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms (The Inheritance Trilogy, #1) by N.K. Jemisin Mortal Engines (The Hungry City Chronicles, #1) by Philip Reeve Moon Called (Mercedes Thompson, #1) by Patricia Briggs Magic Time (Magic Time, Book 1) by Marc Scott Zicree Infinity (Chronicles of Nick, #1) by Sherrilyn Kenyon The Dark-Hunters, Vol. 1 (Dark-Hunter Manga, #1) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Incarceron (Incarceron, #1) by Catherine Fisher City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1) by Cassandra Clare The Giver (The Giver, #1) by Lois Lowry Unwind (Unwind, #1) by Neal Shusterman I Am Number Four (Lorien Legacies, #1) by Pittacus Lore Welcome to Lovecraft (Locke & Key, Vol. 1) by Joe Hill Ship Breaker (Ship Breaker, #1) by Paolo Bacigalupi The Mane Event (Pride, #1) by Shelly Laurenston On the Edge (The Edge, #1) by Ilona Andrews Pack Challenge (Magnus Pack, #1) by Shelly Laurenston Dark Elves I Taken by Jet Mykles Fantasy Lover (Dark-Hunter, #0.5 Prequel) by Sherrilyn Kenyon


message 502: by Literary Ames (new)

Literary Ames (amyorames) | 1854 comments 9 of 12 Read

July 2010 Pack Challenge (Magnus Pack, #1) by Shelly Laurenston ★★★☆☆ Jul 4 - Also read: Grimspace (Sirantha Jax, #1) by Ann Aguirre You Slay Me (Aisling Grey Guardian, #1) by Katie MacAlister Inside Out (Inside Out, #1) by Maria V. Snyder

August 2010 One Eye Open (Silhouette Intimate Moments #1301) by Karen Whiddon ★★★☆☆ Aug 4
Also read: The Dark Divine (The Dark Divine, #1) by Bree Despain 13 to Life (13 to Life, #1) by Shannon Delany Enchanting the Lady (Relics of Merlin, #1) by Kathryne Kennedy Blue Moon (Nightcreature, #1) by Lori Handeland Scent of Darkness (Darkness Chosen, #1) by Christina Dodd The Mane Event (Pride, #1) by Shelly Laurenston Shadow Game (GhostWalkers, #1) by Christine Feehan The Poison Throne (The Moorehawke Trilogy, #1) by Celine Kiernan The Warlord Wants Forever (Immortals After Dark, #1) by Kresley Cole The Body Finder (The Body Finder, #1) by Kimberly Derting

September 2010 Darkfever (Fever, #1) by Karen Marie Moning ★★☆☆☆ Sep 5 -
Also read Beneath a Rising Moon (Ripple Creek Werewolf, #1) by Keri Arthur Sins of the Heart (Otherkin trilogy, #1) by Eve Silver The Tale of the Vampire Bride by Rhiannon Frater Beyond the Highland Mist (Highlander, #1) by Karen Marie Moning The First Days (As The World Dies A Zombie Trilogy, #1) by Rhiannon Frater Crave (Crave, #1) by Melinda Metz The Fallen Volume 1 (The Fallen & Leviathan) by Thomas E. Sniegoski Stolen Fury (Stolen, #1) by Elisabeth Naughton Moonlight (Dark Guardian, #1) by Rachel Hawthorne

October 2010 Staked (Void City, #1) by J.F. Lewis ★★☆☆☆ Oct 17

November 2010 Prophecy of the Sisters (Prophecy of the Sisters, #1) by Michelle Zink ★☆☆☆☆ Nov 2 - Also read Half Past Dead (Includes The Blades of the Rose, Prequel; Guardians of the Dark, #1) by Zoe Archer

December 2010 *smack!* Bad girl!

January 2011 Sleeping With the Wolf (After the Crash, #1) by Maddy Barone ★★★★☆ Jan 8 Also read I Am Not a Serial Killer (John Cleaver, #1)  by Dan Wells Among the Living (PsyCop, #1) by Jordan Castillo Price

February 2011 William Walker's First Year of Marriage A Horror Story by Matt Rudd ★★☆☆☆ Feb 3 - Also read Noble Intentions (Noble, #1) by Katie MacAlister I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore Werelove Dusk Conspiracy (Volume 1) by Lakisha Spletzer Pride Mates (Shifters Unbound, #1) by Jennifer Ashley

March 2011 A Perfect Darkness (Offspring, #1) by Jaime_Rush ★★☆☆☆ Mar 1 -also read Tithe (The Modern Faerie Tales, #1) by Holly Black I'm the Vampire, That's Why (Broken Heart Vampires, #1) by Michele Bardsley

April 2011 The Gathering (Darkness Rising, #1) by Kelley Armstrong ★★★☆☆ Apr 2


message 503: by Judithe, Soap Operas never end.... (new)

Judithe | 6566 comments Hmmm....three stars, better than last month's though. Do you think this is a series you'll continue with, Amy?


message 504: by Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required (last edited Apr 20, 2011 05:02PM) (new)

Sandra | 25908 comments SOS Firsts July 2010 to June 2011

Read the first book in a series new to you, one book per month.

10/12 Completed

July I've also got 5 new ones in July challenges, it'll be one of them
Dancing with the Devil (Nikki & Michael, #1) by Keri Arthur 6/7/10 ★★★
August
Heart of the Dragon (Atlantis, #1) by Gena Showalter2/8/10 ★★★★★
September
Midnight's Daughter (Dorina Basarab, #1) by Karen Chance 4/9/10 ★★★★★
October
Halfway to the Grave (Night Huntress, #1) by Jeaniene Frost 10/10/10 ★★★★★
November
Skye's Trail (Angelini, #1) by Jory Strong 6/11/10 ★★★★
December
The Accidental Demon Slayer (Demon Slayer, #1) by Angie Fox 16/12/10 ★★★
January
Kiss of Fire (Dragonfire, #1) by Deborah Cooke 5/1/11 ★★★★
February
Sleeping With the Wolf (After the Crash, #1) by Maddy Barone 3/2/11 ★★★★
March
Magic Bites (Kate Daniels, #1) by Ilona Andrews 2/3/11 ★★★★
April
Alien Embrace by Tina St.John 1/4/11 ★★★★
May
June

Also Read

Black Dust Mambo (Hoodoo, #1) by Adrian Phoenix Lucan (Pendragon Legacy, #1) by Susan Kearney Noble Intentions (Noble, #1) by Katie MacAlister The Darkest Night (Lords of the Underworld, #1) by Gena Showalter A Certain Wolfish Charm (Westfield Wolves, #1) by Lydia Dare Twilight (Twilight, #1) by Stephenie Meyer Bear Necessities (Halle Shifters, #1) by Dana Marie Bell Alexandra’s Legacy (Legacy, #1) by N.J. Walters Nicholas (The Lords of Satyr, #1) by Elizabeth Amber Deliverance (Si'Ludo Sisters, #1) by C.R. Moss Glass Houses (The Morganville Vampires, #1) by Rachel Caine Wicked Lovely (Wicked Lovely, #1) by Melissa Marr Warrior (The Blades of the Rose, #1) by Zoe Archer Unholy Ghosts (Downside Ghosts, #1) by Stacia Kane Lucas by Eliza Gayle Dragon's Grace by Nicole Dennis Shadow Blade (Shadowchasers, #1) by Seressia Glass Stormwalker (Stormwalker, #1) by Allyson James Wishes by Stella Price Demon's Kiss (Compact of Sorcerers, #1) by Eve Silver Edge Of Hunger (Primal Instinct, #1) by Rhyannon Byrd Tempting Danger (World of the Lupi, #1) by Eileen Wilks Once Bitten, Twice Shy (Jaz Parks, #1) by Jennifer Rardin Tempting the Beast (Breeds, #1) by Lora Leigh Wild Within (Bonded Fantasy, #1) by Mima Mya's Werewolf (Fantasy Island, #1) by Zena Wynn Playing With Fire (Silver Dragons, #1) by Katie MacAlister Firespell (Dark Elite, #1) by Chloe Neill I'm the Vampire, That's Why (Broken Heart Vampires, #1) by Michele Bardsley Storm Glass (Glass, #1) by Maria V. Snyder Visions of Magic (Awakening, #1) by Regan Hastings


message 505: by Literary Ames (new)

Literary Ames (amyorames) | 1854 comments Judithe wrote: "Hmmm....three stars, better than last month's though. Do you think this is a series you'll continue with, Amy?"

Definitely. This Darkness Rising trilogy is following the same pattern as The Darkest Powers which means the next books will get higher ratings. The slow start due to world-building, unlikeable love interest (the best friend's a better match) and the cliffhanger is the reason for the 3 stars.


message 506: by Diane ~Firefly~ (last edited Apr 30, 2011 08:49PM) (new)

Diane ~Firefly~ | 913 comments 10/12 Completed


July 2010 - 7/6/10 ***
Tempest Rising (Jane True, #1) by Nicole Peeler

July Also Read:
Dying Bites (The Bloodhound Files, #1) by D.D. Barant Strange Neighbors (Strange Neighbors, #1) by Ashlyn Chase Dancing With Werewolves (Delilah Street, Paranormal Investigator, #1) by Carole Nelson Douglas Sprinkle with Murder (Cupcake Bakery Mystery, #1) by Jenn McKinlay Wicked Game (WVMP Radio, #1) by Jeri Smith-Ready A Tisket, A Tasket, A Fancy Stolen Casket (Callie Parrish, #1) by Fran Rizer

August 2010 - 8/1/10 ****
The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins

August Also read:
Nightlife (Cal Leandros, #1) by Rob Thurman Love in the Time of Dragons (Light Dragons, #1) by Katie MacAlister Kitty and the Midnight Hour (Kitty Norville, #1) by Carrie Vaughn Warrior Ascended (Sons of the Zodiac, #1) by Addison Fox Tithe (The Modern Faerie Tales, #1) by Holly Black May Day (Murder-By-Month, #1) by Jess Lourey The Iron Hunt (Hunter Kiss, #1) by Marjorie M. Liu Destiny Kills (Myth and Magic, #1) by Keri Arthur Blue Diablo (Corine Solomon, #1) by Ann Aguirre

September 2010 - 9/5/10 ***
Tall, Dark & Dead (Garnet Lacey, #1) by Tate Hallaway

September also read:
Night of the Living Deed (Haunted Guesthouse Mystery #1) by E.J. Copperman Red Hot Fury (Shades of Fury, #1) by Kasey MacKenzie Grave Sight (Harper Connelly, #1) by Charlaine Harris Kiss of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #1) by Lara Adrian On the Edge (The Edge, #1) by Ilona Andrews Some Girls Bite (Chicagoland Vampires, #1) by Chloe Neill The Unsung Hero (Troubleshooters, #1) by Suzanne Brockmann

October 2010 10/3/10 ***
Would-Be Witch (Southern Witch, #1) by Kimberly Frost

October also read:
Matters Of The Blood (Blood Lines, #1) by Maria Lima Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changeling #1) by Nalini Singh A Timely Vision (A Missing Pieces Mystery, #1) by Joyce Lavene Homicide In Hardcover (A Bibliophile Mystery, #1) by Kate Carlisle Over Sea, Under Stone (The Dark is Rising, #1) by Susan Cooper Goblin Quest (Jig the Goblin, Book 1) by Jim C. Hines

November 2010 - 11/18/10 **
The Sweet Scent of Blood (Spellcrackers.com, #1) by Suzanne McLeod

November also read:
Hex Hall (Hex Hall, #1) by Rachel Hawkins

December 2010 - 12/2/10 ***
Dragon Actually (Dragon Kin, #1) by G.A. Aiken

December also read:
Girl's Guide to Witchcraft (Jane Madison, #1) by Mindy Klasky Secrets of a Summer Night (Wallflowers, #1) by Lisa Kleypas Deadtown (Deadtown, #1) by Nancy Holzner Demons Not Included (Night Tracker, #1) by Cheyenne McCray Once Dead, Twice Shy (Madison Avery, #1) by Kim Harrison Delicious and Suspicious (Memphis Barbeque Mystery, #1) by Riley Adams


January 2011 - 1/1/11 ****
Grave Witch (Alex Craft, #1) by Kalayna Price

January also read:
Hunted By The Others (H&W Investigations, #1) by Jess Haines Wicked Enchantment (Dark Magick, #1) by Anya Bast Poison Study (Study, #1) by Maria V. Snyder The Man With the Golden Torc (Secret Histories, #1) by Simon R. Green

February 2011 - 2/19/11 ***
Angels' Blood (Guild Hunter, #1) by Nalini Singh

February also read:
Magic Lost, Trouble Found (Raine Benares, #1) by Lisa Shearin

March 2011 - 3/6/11 ***
Pleasure Unbound (Demonica, #1) by Larissa Ione

March also read:
The Iron King (Iron Fey, #1) by Julie Kagawa Sleeping with the Fishes (Fred the Mermaid, #1) by MaryJanice Davidson You've Got Murder (Turing Hopper, #1) by Donna Andrews Charmed and Dangerous (Bobbie Faye, #1) by Toni McGee Causey Morrigan's Cross (Circle Trilogy, #1) by Nora Roberts


April 2011 - 4/4/11 **
The Good Ghouls' Guide to Getting Even by Julie Kenner

April also read:
Staked (Void City, #1) by J.F. Lewis Unshapely Things (Connor Grey, #1) by Mark Del Franco


message 507: by Fran (last edited May 11, 2011 06:27AM) (new)

Fran SOS Firsts Challenge

July 2010-Out of Bounds7/20, also read The Hunger Games 7/24,The Darkest Night 7/29
August 2010-You Slay Me 8/10, also read Skin Game 8/18
September 2010-Wolf Signs 9/4, also read Slave to Sensation 9/6, The Surgeon 9/7, Happy Hour at Casa Dracula 9/11
October 2010-Vampire Academy 10/14
November 2010- Pack Challenge 11/10 also read Trey: Red Hot & Blue, Book 1 11/17
December 2010- Beyond the Highland Mist 12/8- also read On Fireand Simply Irresistible
January 2011- Three to Ride 1/5 also read Club Shadowlands 1/11
February 2011- Darkfever 2/3
March 2011- First Grave on the Right 3/5. Also read Surrender 3/17, I Am Number Four 3/21
April 2011- Evernight 4/7


message 508: by southpaw285 (new)

southpaw285 SOS "Firsts" Challenge
Duration: 07/01/10 thru 06/30/11

July 2010 = Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning 07.20.10
August 2010 = After the Kiss by Suzanne Enoch 08.10.10
September 2010 = Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 09.03.10
October 2010 = One Little Sin by Liz Carlyle 10.23.10
November 2010 = Head Over Heels by Susan Andersen 11.15.10
December 2010 = Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris 12.15.10
January 2011 = You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister 01.25.11
February 2011 = Slightly Married by Mary Balogh 02.19.11
March 2011 = Romeo, Romeo by Robin Kaye 03.02.11
April 2011 = In Bed With the Devil by Lorraine Heath 04.07.11
May 2011 =
June 2011 =





Beyond the Highland Mist (Highlander, #1) by Karen Marie Moning -- After the Kiss (Notorious Gentlemen, #1) by Suzanne Enoch -- Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changeling #1) by Nalini Singh -- One Little Sin (Sins, Lies, and Secrets, #1) by Liz Carlyle -- Head Over Heels (Marine #1) by Susan Andersen -- Dead Until Dark (Sookie Stackhouse, #1) by Charlaine Harris -- You Slay Me (Aisling Grey Guardian, #1) by Katie MacAlister -- Slightly Married by Mary Balogh -- Romeo, Romeo (Domestic Gods, #1) by Robin Kaye -- In Bed With the Devil (Scoundrels of St. James, #1) by Lorraine Heath


message 509: by Mary X (new)

Mary X (marymaryalwayscontrary) | 2484 comments I forgot to update in March:

JULY '10:
Haunted(Harrison Investigations) -Heather Graham
Love Only Once Malory Family 1-Johanna Lindsey
Deadly Night(Flynn Bros, Bk 1)-Heather Graham
Cocaine Blues(Phryne Fisher, bk 1)-Kerry Greenwood

August '10

White Heather(White Regency) Jaclyn Reding
The Last Viking(Viking Saga II)-Sandra Hill
Deadly Love(Francesca Cahill, bk 1)-Brenda Joyce
River of Darkness(John Madden, Bk 1)-Rennie Airth
Covet(Fallen Angels, bk 1)-J.R. Ward

September '10


The Naked Duke-Sally Mackenzie 9/3
Jewels of the Sun-Nora Roberts 9/4-9/6
Key of Light-Nora Roberts 9/6-9/7
The Neon Rain-James Lee Burke 9/11-9/15
Across a Moonlit Sea-Marsha Canham
Dance Upon the Airm (3 Sisters Island)-Nora Roberts 9/27-9/28

October '10:

Murder on Astor Place (Gas Light, bk 1)-Victoria Thompson
Enforcer (Cascadia Wolves, Bk 1) Annie Windsor
Whose Body? (Lord Peter Wimsey, bk 1) by Dorothy L Sayers
Kiss of Fire-Deborah Cooke 10/1-10/2
Death by Inferior Design-Leslie Caine 10/16
Candy Apple Dead-Sammi Carter 10/15
Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband Melissa Mayhue 10/21
Rushed to the Altar (Blackwater Brides #1) Jane Feather10/24
Ghost Shadow Heather Graham

November:
Wicked Appetite-Janet Evanovich 11/2
Poison Study-Maria V Snyder 11/26
Dragonflight-Anne McCaffrey 11/27

December:
:The Face of Deception-Iris Johansen 12/13-12/15 (Eve Duncan, bk 1)

January:
Darkfever (1st Fever book)-Karen Marie Moning 1/1/11
Divorced, Desperate and Delicious-Christie Craig 1/8 (Divorced/Desperate bk 1)

February


-Riding Wild(Wild Riders, bk 1) Jaci Burton 2/6

March

A Timely Vision-Jim & Joyce Lavene

April

Ill Wind-Rachel Caine


message 510: by Kerstin (last edited May 22, 2011 04:46AM) (new)

Kerstin | 862 comments Firsts Challenge:
Duration: July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011
10/12 Completed


July 2010:Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin 25/07/10 ★★★★
August 2010:Storm Born by Richelle Mead 04/08/10 ★★★★★
September 2010:The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter 13/09/10 ★★★★
October 2010: Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione 02/10/10 ★★★★★
November 2010 : Grimspace by Ann Aguirre 02/11/10 ★★★★★
December 2010: Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells 06/12/10 ★★★★
January 2011: The Sweet Scent of Blood by Suzanne McLeod 03/01/11 3.5★
February 2011: Dying Bites by D.D. Barant 12/2/11 ★★★★
March 2011: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card 5/3/11 ★★★★★
April 2011: Northern Lights by Philip Pullman 12/04/11 ★★★★
May 2011:
June 2011:

Challenge:
Once Bitten, Twice Shy (Jaz Parks, #1) by Jennifer Rardin Storm Born (Dark Swan, #1) by Richelle Mead The Darkest Night (Lords of the Underworld, #1) by Gena Showalter Pleasure Unbound (Demonica, #1) by Larissa Ione Grimspace (Sirantha Jax, #1) by Ann Aguirre Red-Headed Stepchild (Sabina Kane, #1) by Jaye Wells The Sweet Scent of Blood (Spellcrackers.com, #1) by Suzanne McLeod Dying Bites (The Bloodhound Files, #1) by D.D. Barant Ender's Game (Ender's Saga, #1) by Orson Scott Card Northern Lights (His Dark Materials, #1) by Philip Pullman

Also read:
July: Beneath a Rising Moon (Ripple Creek Werewolf, #1) by Keri Arthur August: The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins Darkborn (Darkborn Trilogy, #1) by Alison Sinclair Ill Wind (Weather Warden, #1) by Rachel Caine Wildwood Dancing (Wildwood, #1) by Juliet Marillier Lord of the Fading Lands (Tairen Soul, #1) by C.L. Wilson September: The Forest of Hands and Teeth (The Forest of Hands and Teeth, #1) by Carrie Ryan City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1) by Cassandra Clare Stray (Shifters, #1) by Rachel Vincent October: Insatiable Desire (Demonborn, #1) by Rita Herron One Little Sin (Sins, Lies, and Secrets, #1) by Liz Carlyle The Luxe (Luxe, #1) by Anna Godbersen Dark Prince (Carpathians, #1) by Christine Feehan November: Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changeling #1) by Nalini Singh Vampire Kisses (Vampire Kisses, #1) by Ellen Schreiber Uglies (Uglies, #1) by Scott Westerfeld My Wicked Enemy (Witches, #1) by Carolyn Jewel Long Hard Ride (Rough Riders, #1) by Lorelei James The Unsung Hero (Troubleshooters, #1) by Suzanne Brockmann The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (Highland Pleasures, #1) by Jennifer Ashley Cry Wolf (Alpha & Omega, #1) by Patricia Briggs December: On the Edge (The Edge, #1) by Ilona Andrews January: Midnight's Daughter (Dorina Basarab, #1) by Karen Chance Kitty and the Midnight Hour (Kitty Norville, #1) by Carrie Vaughn The Vampire Shrink (Kismet Knight, #1) by Lynda Hilburn First Drop of Crimson (Night Huntress World, #1) by Jeaniene Frost Dancing with the Devil (Nikki & Michael, #1) by Keri Arthur February: Queen of Shadows (Shadow World, #1) by Dianne Sylvan


message 511: by Zakiya (new)

Zakiya LadyWings (zladywings) | 161 comments Too late for me to join?? If I read 1 book to count for April, then 3 more for July Aug and Sept (and repeat for May and June), would that be okay?


message 512: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32703 comments Welcome to the group, Zakiya! I'll wait for Miss Judithe to answer that one for ya, but looks like, with her most recently late-joiner revision, that would work.

If you decide to wait until this one ends in a coupl'a months, I've no doubt we'll have a repeat of this starting in July or shortly there after.


message 513: by Zakiya (new)

Zakiya LadyWings (zladywings) | 161 comments Well I'm going to start some of the books, and, if it doesn't work out, at least I can say I got some reading done! Thanks anyway, though :)


message 514: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32703 comments Sounds like a good plan. Judithe will be poppin' online sometime soon, I'm sure.


message 515: by Zakiya (new)

Zakiya LadyWings (zladywings) | 161 comments Alrighties! :D


Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos) | 1193 comments 8/10
July 2010-None
August 2010- Destiny Kills
September 2010- Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs
October 2010-None
November 2010- Succubus Blues
December 2010- The Dark Divine
January 2011- Black Wings
February 2011- Red-Headed Stepchild
March 2011- Unearthly
April 2011- How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf
May 2011-
June 2011-


Destiny Kills (Myth and Magic, #1) by Keri Arthur Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs (Jane Jameson, #1) by Molly Harper Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid, #1) by Richelle Mead The Dark Divine (The Dark Divine, #1) by Bree Despain Black Wings (Madeline Black, #1) by Christina Henry Red-Headed Stepchild (Sabina Kane, #1) by Jaye Wells Unearthly (Unearthly, #1) by Cynthia Hand How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf (Naked Werewolf, #1) by Molly Harper



Also Read
Pride Mates (Shifters Unbound, #1) by Jennifer Ashley A Hunger Like No Other (Immortals After Dark, #2) by Kresley Cole My Soul to Take (Soul Screamers, #1) by Rachel Vincent My Immortal (Seven Deadly Sins, #1) by Erin McCarthy Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate, #1) by Gail Carriger Water Bound (Sisters of the Heart, #1) by Christine Feehan City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1) by Cassandra Clare Darkfever (Fever, #1) by Karen Marie Moning The Summoning (Darkest Powers, #1) by Kelley Armstrong Once in a Full Moon by Ellen Schreiber The Gathering (Darkness Rising, #1) by Kelley Armstrong Strange Neighbors (Strange Neighbors, #1) by Ashlyn Chase Bite Me (Demon Underground, #1) by Parker Blue A Werewolf in Manhattan by Vicki Lewis Thompson Immortal (Immortal, #1) by Gillian Shields The Body Finder (The Body Finder, #1) by Kimberly Derting Hex Hall (Hex Hall, #1) by Rachel Hawkins Pretty Little Liars (Pretty Little Liars, #1) by Sara Shepard Vampire Beach - Bloodlust and Initiation (Vampire Beach) by Alex Dubal Wake (Dream Catcher, #1) by Lisa McMann A Girl's Guide to Vampires by Katie MacAlister


message 517: by Zakiya (last edited Apr 17, 2011 07:13AM) (new)

Zakiya LadyWings (zladywings) | 161 comments Starting late, but I will try to catch up :).

April 2011 - The Red Pyramid (for April)
The Lost Hero (July)
Beautiful Creatures (August)
Wither (September)

May 2011 - If I Stay (for May)
Little House in the Big Woods (October)
Shiver (November)
ttyl (December)

June 2011 - The Alchemyst (for June)
Wicked: Witch & Curse (January)
The Iron King (February)
Nevermore (March)

0/12 completed

The Red Pyramid (Kane Chronicles, #1) by Rick Riordan The Lost Hero (The Heroes of Olympus, #1) by Rick Riordan Beautiful Creatures (Caster Chronicles, #1) by Kami Garcia Wither (Chemical Garden, #1) by Lauren DeStefano If I Stay (If I Stay, #1) by Gayle Forman Little House in the Big Woods (Little House, #1) by Laura Ingalls Wilder Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #1) by Maggie Stiefvater ttyl (Internet Girls, #1) by Lauren Myracle The Alchemyst (The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel, #1) by Michael Scott Wicked Witch & Curse by Nancy Holder The Iron King (Iron Fey, #1) by Julie Kagawa Nevermore (Nevermore, #1) by Kelly Creagh


message 518: by Judithe, Soap Operas never end.... (new)

Judithe | 6566 comments Zakiya wrote: "Too late for me to join?? If I read 1 book to count for April, then 3 more for July Aug and Sept (and repeat for May and June), would that be okay?"

I've popped (back on-line, that is!) That looks great, and so happy you're joining us! Your list looks great, and lots on there that I've still got to read. Have fun!


message 519: by Zakiya (new)

Zakiya LadyWings (zladywings) | 161 comments Thanks, Judithe! Do I need to repost everytime I update, or just edit the topic?


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Sandra | 25908 comments Zakiya, most of us repost once a month no matter how many firsts we read each month. It's up to you which you would prefer.


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Zakiya LadyWings (zladywings) | 161 comments Alrighty; thanks, Sandra!


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Angie | 106 comments July 2010: Dragon Heat - Allyson James - July 19
August 2010: Circle of Honor - Carol Umberger - August 8
September 2010: Tempt Me With Darkness - Shayla Black - September 4
October 2010: Cast In Shadow - Michelle Sagara - October 5
November 2010: Playing With Fire - Katie MacAlister - November 2
December 2010: Soulless - Gail Carriger - December 8
January 2011: First Drop of Crimson - Jeaniene Frost - January 2
February 2011: A Perfect Darkness - Jaime Rush - February 11
March 2011: Kiss of Fire - Deborah Cooke - March 19
April 2011: Demon's Kiss - Eve Silver - April 5
May 2011: Night's Cold Kiss - Tracey O'Hara
June 2011: Immortal Ops - Mandy M Roth
Dragon Heat (Dragon Series, #1) by Allyson James Circle of Honor (Scottish Crown Series, #1) by Carol Umberger Tempt Me with Darkness (Doomsday Brethren) by Shayla Black Cast in Shadow (Chronicles of Elantra, #1) by Michelle Sagara West Playing with Fire (Silver Dragons, #1) by Katie MacAlister Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate, #1) by Gail Carriger First Drop of Crimson (Night Huntress World, #1) by Jeaniene Frost A Perfect Darkness (Offspring, #1) by Jaime_Rush Kiss of Fire (Dragonfire, #1) by Deborah Cooke Demon's Kiss (Compact of Sorcerers, #1) by Eve Silver Night's Cold Kiss (Dark Brethren, #1) by Tracey O'Hara Immortal Ops (Immortal Ops, #1) by Mandy M. Roth


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Mandy Beyers (mandybeyers) | 346 comments What's the Rush? Firsts:
Duration: July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011

Read 12 books that are the first novel in a new-to-you series. Read one book per calendar month (that means, can't read and count 3 new ones in ONE month...)

For those joining later: You may include "extra" firsts in your first month of the challenge to reach a total of 12 books by June 30, 2011. After the first month, only ONE book per month will count!
Revision for people joining later: 1 book for the month you join, plus 3 or more back books along with your monthly first until you're caught up.

Example:
Joining in December: Read Dec. book, plus 3 books (July, Aug, Sept), read Jan. book plus 2 books(Oct, Nov).

Please post the date you finish the book you're counting.

July Book: Inkheart by Cornelia Funke 12/31
August Book: Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson 1/2
September Book: Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur 1/6
October Book: Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon 1/7
November Book: The Mane Event by Shelley Laurenston 1/7
December Book: Date Me, Baby, One More Time by Stephanie Rowe 12/27
January Book: Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh 1/1
February Book: Immortal Ops by Mandy M. Roth 2/3
March Book: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare 3/3
April Book: A Perfect Darkness by Jaime Rush 4/17
May Book:
June Book:


message 524: by Judithe, Soap Operas never end.... (new)

Judithe | 6566 comments Zakiya wrote: "Thanks, Judithe! Do I need to repost everytime I update, or just edit the topic?"

Exactly what Sandra said!


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Valorie  | 446 comments 10/12 Done

July 2010: Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells 7/9 ★★★★
August 2010: Night Falls Darkly by Kim Lenox 8/1 ★★★★
September 2010: Seduced By Shadows by Jessa Slade 9/16 ★★★★
October 2010: A Taste of Magic by Tracy Madison 10/4 ★★★★
November 2010: Assassin's Honor by Monica Burns 11/8 ★★★★
December 2010: Bad Blood by L.A. Banks 12/23 ★★★★
January 2011: Kiss of Fire by Deborah Cooke 1/5 ★★★★
February 2011: Black Dust Mambo by Adrian Phoenix 2/11 ★★★★
March 2011: The Strange Affair of Spring Heeled Jack by Mark Hodder 3/5 ★★★
April 2011: Dark Embers by Tessa Adams 4/15 ★★★
May 2011: First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones

Red-Headed Stepchild (Sabina Kane, #1) by Jaye Wells Night Falls Darkly (Shadow Guard, #1) by Kim Lenox Seduced By Shadows (Marked Souls, #1) by Jessa Slade A Taste of Magic (Magic, # 1) by Tracy Madison Assassin's Honor (Order of the Sicari, #1) by Monica Burns Bad Blood (Crimson Moon, #1) by L.A. Banks Kiss of Fire (Dragonfire, #1) by Deborah Cooke Black Dust Mambo (Hoodoo, #1) by Adrian Phoenix The Strange Affair of Spring Heeled Jack (Burton & Swinburne #1)  by Mark Hodder Dark Embers (Dragon's Heat, #1) by Tessa Adams First Grave on the Right (Charley Davidson, #1) by Darynda Jones

Also read these firsts this month...
Died in the Wool (Knitting Mystery, Book 1) by Mary Kruger Ill Wind (Weather Warden, #1) by Rachel Caine Angels' Blood (Guild Hunter, #1) by Nalini Singh The Wish List (Time of Transition, #1) by Gabi Stevens Midnight's Daughter (Dorina Basarab, #1) by Karen Chance A Pedigree to Die For (Melanie Travis Mysteries, #1) by Laurien Berenson Crewel World (A Needlecraft Mystery, #1) by Monica Ferris Magic in the Wind (Drake Sisters, #1)  by Christine Feehan


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Daffodil (daffodil--ripcranberry) | 2098 comments SOS Group Firsts Challenge
July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011

Completed: 10/12

Read 12 books, 1 per month, that are the first in a new to me series.

See post 322 for July - October
See post 441 for November - February


March
Night's Cold Kiss, Tracey O'Hara, 3-3-11 2 Stars and here's why: The mythology of O'Hara's world confused me. It confused me a lot. I don't know if she was attempting a slow discovery process, but it didn't work. We have CHaPR, The Department, The Guild, The Council. What are they? How are they related? Who is a member of each? I still wasn't sure when I reached the end of the book. Then I found the glossary at the back and boy, I wished I'd known it was there. It did a better job of explaining things than the narrative did.

As for Antoinette and Christian's relationship, it was resolved way to quickly. Antoinette went from hatred to sex in 0.5 seconds. Okay, admittedly, the first time can be justifiably explained by other events. But not the subsequent times, especially given her reaction to a later event proves she hasn't totally lost her prejudice against the Aeturnus.

Also read:
Warrior, Zoe Archer, 3-8-11 4.5 Stars. Definitely recommend this book. It's a historical, but doesn't "feel" like a historical. Thalia has been living in Mongolia since she was a little child, so she is a strong character with atypical views. Gabriel Huntley is also a very strong character, having been in the army for the majority of his adult life. But he hasn't become hardened and still cares about doing the right and fair thing. The book is well written and the action moves along well. I'm definitely going to be reading the other three books in this set.
Heart of Stone, C.E. Murphy, 3-21-11 A lot of UF features a strong female protaganist who can fight with magic, swords, teeth and occaisionly claws. Heart of Stone is different. Margrit Knight's strength lies not in the physical or magical, but the mental. As a lawyer with Legal Aide, she's learned the value of determination, stubborness and negotiating. Suddenly thrust into a world with Gargolyes, Dragons, Djinn, Selkies and Vampires, Margrit's heritage and experience give her an interesting perspective in dealing with the five Old Races. To her, they are not monsters. Fiercly opposed to racism of any kind, she views them as people, not human, but still people who are no worse than those she deals with every day on the job. Negotiating with the Old Races is just a matter of figuring out their motivations. I really enjoyed reading this and will be finishing the rest of the trilogy soon.
Beyond the Highland Mist, Karen Marie Moning, 3-22-11 Quick, fun read. I read the first five Highlander books when they first came out, but somehow never got around to Adam's story. Which surprises me, because I was really looking forward to that one. Not remembering a lot of details, I decided to reread the entire series while I wait for a copy of Shadowfever from the library and was pleasantly surprised. It was still entertaining and actually pretty good for a first published novel.
I Am Not A Serial Killer, Dan Well, 3-29-11 Much darker and more graphic than I expected a young adult/teen book to be, I still enjoyed I Am Not A Serial Killer. It's almost impossible not to draw comparisons between John Wayne Cleaver and Dexter. Both are atypical heroes, sociopaths with no understanding of emotion and determination to protect the "innocent" from themselves. Dexter has his Dark Passenger. John has his Monster behind a wall, a wall built out of rules to combat his own sociapathic inclinations and which he struggles to maintain constantly. Dexter was taught The Code of Harry by his foster father, but John has had to reasearch what constitutes bad behavior and formulate rules for himself. A big difference lies in John's unwillingness to kill at all. Afraid that letting his monster out from behind the wall to kill would totally unleash it, John struggles with what to do when a demon begins killing residents of his home town and it seems he is the only person capable of stopping it. The demonic aspect of the killer, the only fantasy element in the book, seems almost secondary and unnecessary until you take into consideration that this is exactly the impetus needed for John to overcome his reluctance to deal with the killer. Regular methods won't stop the demon and nobody is going to believe the truth, so John has to deal with the situation on his own. John, just starting high school, hasn't yet learned the surface charm typical of a sociopath, but I find myself liking him despite myself. He's terrifying and I wouldn't want to draw his attention in real life, but I still found myself hoping he would come through everything okay. I will definitely read the next book in this series.

Night's Cold Kiss (Dark Brethren, #1) by Tracey O'Hara Warrior (The Blades of the Rose, #1) by Zoe Archer Heart Of Stone (Negotiator Trilogy, #1) by C.E. Murphy Beyond the Highland Mist (Highlander, #1) by Karen Marie Moning I Am Not A Serial Killer (John Cleaver, #1) by Dan Wells


April
First Grave on the Right, Darynda Jones, 4-5-11 4.5 stars. There's a fine line between sarcastic/snarky funny and sarcastic/snarky annoying. For the most part, Darynda Jones stays on the right side of that line. There were only a couple instances where Charley Davidson's inner dialogue and conversations with other people crossed over to the other side, well not the other side. This book isn't meant to be anything except a fun, light-hearted read and that's exactly what Jones delivers. The murder of three law firm partners as well as the case they were working on is investigated lightly. There was another minor concern that struck me halfway through the book, every single female was enthralled by the beauty of Reyes. However, this was explained to my satisfaction at the end of the book when we find out who he is. (view spoiler) Overall, I loved this book and I will definitely be reading the next. In fact, the book I read was borrowed from the library and I'm seriously considering buying it for my keeper shelf.

Also read:
Moon Awakening, Lucy Monroe, 4-11-11 I was a little worried in the beginning. I didn't really care for the prologue's wording. It came across as a "long, long ago in a place far, far away" intro. The minute I started the first chapter and got into the story, my fears disappeared and I really enjoyed it. I was reminded quite a lot of Julie Garwood's Highland historicals. Emily is a charming Englishwoman, strong, supportive of her friend and willing to face her fears to do what she thought was right. She forms an instant bond with Cait, despite their differences. Lachlan is a typical grumpy hero who can't help liking Emily despite fighting his attraction at the same time. Throw in a dash of paranormal and you get this enchanting book that made me smile in quite a few places.
Wake, Lisa McMann, 4-13-11 I love the concept of this book. And while I can understand that the format isn't to everyone's taste, it worked for me. Janie lives her life in moments, the dreams of others can disrupt her at any moment. Intentional or not, the sometimes abrupt writing style reflects this. I did have a problem with the actions of a certain adult toward the end of the book, I had trouble believing the amount of trust this person placed in Janie given the entire situation. This is a trilogy, so obviously there's going to be more to the story, but the ending was almost too pat, everything coming together for Janie's benefit in an almost too-perfect way. (view spoiler) I will definitely be reading the other two books.
The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker, Leanna Renee Hieber, 4-20-11 There's something haunting and slightly dreamlike about the title and cover art of this book. At times, that's almost the tone achieved in the writing. At other times, not so much. Unfortunately, this created a problem for me. I never quite felt like a part of the story. Instead of being a participant in the action, I was following along as a spectator, never quite connecting or having any emotional investment in the characters.

Another problem I had, occasionally the prose was overwrought. Conversations between Percy and Alexi became bogged down and I just wanted a scene to be over.

Finally, as a heroine, Percy came across as timid and weak. Yes her appearance was unusual and she had to deal with a lot of stares and whispers. But sometimes I just wanted to shake Percy and, stealing Alexi's line, tell her to "Stop apologizing!"

I wanted to love the book more than I actually did. The concept was interesting , but I would have liked to have seen more of the other members of the Guard. Overall, I liked it enough to give it another chance and try the second book in the future.

Frankenstein: Prodigal Son, Dean R Koontz, 4-24-11 Good, solid start to a horror series. Interesting twist on the Frankenstein legend. Not as powerful to me as the Odd Thomas start, but definitely will continue.

First Grave on the Right (Charley Davidson, #1) by Darynda Jones Moon Awakening (Children of the Moon, #1) by Lucy Monroe Wake (Dream Catcher, #1) by Lisa McMann The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker (Strangely Beautiful, #1) by Leanna Renee Hieber Prodigal Son (Dean Koontz's Frankenstein, #1) by Dean Koontz


May
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June
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Future Plans: Some Girls Bite (Chicagoland Vampires, #1) by Chloe Neill Kiss of Fire (Dragonfire, #1) by Deborah Cooke Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs (Jane Jameson, #1) by Molly Harper The Reckoners by Doranna Durgin Cold Sight (Extra Sensory Agents, #1) by Leslie Parrish Dog Days (Dog Days, #1) by John Levitt The Stepsister Scheme (Princess Novels, #1) by Jim C. Hines Blood Law (Alexandra Sabian, #1) by Jeannie Holmes Deadtown (Deadtown, #1) by Nancy Holzner Night Rising (Vampire Babylon, #1) by Chris Marie Green Close Encounters (Alien Affairs, #1) by Katherine Allred Sins & Shadows (Shadows & Inquiries, #1) by Lyn Benedict Red Hot Fury (Shades of Fury, #1) by Kasey MacKenzie Shadow Blade (Shadowchasers, #1) by Seressia Glass Magic Lost, Trouble Found (Raine Benares, #1) by Lisa Shearin The Way of Shadows (Night Angel, #1) by Brent Weeks Orphans of Chaos (Chronicles of Chaos, #1) by John C. Wright Seduced By Shadows (Marked Souls, #1) by Jessa Slade The Remains of the Dead (A Ghost Dusters Mystery, #1) by Wendy Roberts A Rush of Wings (The Maker's Song, #1) by Adrian Phoenix Ravenous (The Dark Forgotten, #1) by Sharon Ashwood Shadowfae (The Shadowfae Chronicles, #1) by Erica Hayes When Blood Calls (The Shadow Keepers, #1) by J.K. Beck Flesh and Fire (The Vineart War, #1) by Laura Anne Gilman


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Anita (a1momgram) 10/12 Completed (Done)

July/2010 Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon

August/2010 Moon Called by Patricia Briggs

September/2010 Beyond The Highland Mist

October/2010 Stray by Rachelle Vincent

November/2010 Angel's Blood by Nalini Singh

December/2010 Edge of Sight by Roxanne St. Claire

Jan/2011 Storm Front by Jim Butcher

Feb/2011 Heart of the Wolf by Terry Spear

March/2011 Storm Born by Richelle Mead

April/2011 Dark Embers by Tessa Adams


Fantasy Lover (Dark-Hunter, #0.5 Prequel) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Moon Called (Mercedes Thompson, #1) by Patricia Briggs Beyond the Highland Mist (Highlander, #1) by Karen Marie Moning Stray (Shifters, #1) by Rachel Vincent Angels' Blood (Guild Hunter, #1) by Nalini Singh Edge of Sight (The Guardian Angelinos, #1) by Roxanne St. Claire Storm Front (The Dresden Files, #1) by Jim Butcher Heart of the Wolf (Heart of the Wolf, #1) by Terry Spear Storm Born (Dark Swan, #1) by Richelle Mead Dark Embers (Dragon's Heat, #1) by Tessa Adams


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Laura Lulu (lauralulu) | 1603 comments 10/12


July 2010 - Sisters Red Jackson Pearce July 3
Sisters Red (Sisters Red, #1) by Jackson Pearce ★★★
also read:
Blue Bells of Scotland (Blue Bells Trilogy #1) by Laura Vosika ★★★ Other (Other, #1) by Karen Kincy ★★★ Pleasure Unbound (Demonica, #1) by Larissa Ione ★★★


August 2010 - Unholy Ghosts Stacia Kane August 16
Unholy Ghosts (Downside Ghosts, #1) by Stacia Kane ★★★★
also read:
The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker (Strangely Beautiful, #1) by Leanna Renee Hieber ★★★ Raised by Wolves (Raised by Wolves, #1) by Jennifer Lynn Barnes ★★★★ Magic to the Bone (Allie Beckstrom, #1) by Devon Monk ★★★


September 2010 - Stray Rachel Vincent September 7
Stray (Shifters, #1) by Rachel Vincent ★★★★
also read:
Portal (Portal Chronicles, #1) by Imogen Rose ★★ Once a Witch (Witch, #1) by Carolyn MacCullough ★★★ Book of Love (Knight Angels, #1) by Abra Ebner ★★


October 2010 - Alanna: The First Adventure Tamora Pierce October 25
Alanna The First Adventure (Song of the Lioness, #1) by Tamora Pierce ★★★★
also read:
Paranormalcy (Paranormalcy, #1) by Kiersten White ★★★★ Over Sea, Under Stone (The Dark is Rising, #1) by Susan Cooper ★★★


November 2010 - The Knife of Never Letting Go Patrick Ness November 24
The Knife of Never Letting Go (Chaos Walking, #1) by Patrick Ness ★★★★
also read:
Dealing with Dragons (Enchanted Forest Chronicles, #1) by Patricia C. Wrede ★★★ Angel Star (Angel Star, #1) by Jennifer Murgia


December 2010 - Dreams of the Ringed Vale Robert Fanney December 5
Dreams of the Ringed Vale (Luthiel's Song, #1) by Robert Fanney ★★★★
also read:
Furies of Calderon (Codex Alera, #1) by Jim Butcher ★★★★ 13 to Life (13 to Life, #1) by Shannon Delany ★★★ Tiger's Curse (Tiger Saga, #1) by Colleen Houck ★★★ Amazon Ink (Amazon, #1) by Lori Devoti ★★★


January 2011 - Wild Magic Tamora Pierce January 6
Wild Magic (Immortals, #1) by Tamora Pierce ★★★★
also read:
Dragon Prince (Dragon Prince, #1) by Melanie Rawn ★★★ Nightshade (Nightshade, #1) by Andrea Cremer ★★★★ A Rush of Wings (The Maker's Song, #1) by Adrian Phoenix ★★★ Nightwalker (Dark Days, #1) by Jocelynn Drake ★★


February 2011 - Lord of the Fading Lands C.L. Wilson February 4
Lord of the Fading Lands (Tairen Soul, #1) by C.L. Wilson ★★★
also read:
The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms (The Inheritance Trilogy, #1) by N.K. Jemisin ★★★★ Heroes Die (Overworld, #1) by Matthew Stover ★★★


March 2011 - Unwind Neal Shusterman March 7
Unwind (Unwind, #1) by Neal Shusterman ★★★★★
also read:
Griffin's Daughter (The Griffin's Daughter Trilogy, Book 1) by Leslie Ann Moore ★★ Queen of Shadows (Shadow World, #1) by Dianne Sylvan ★★★ Song of Scarabaeus (Scarabaeus, #1) by Sara Creasy ★★★★ Among the Living (PsyCop, #1) by Jordan Castillo Price ★★★★ Tyger Tyger (Goblin Wars, #1) by Kersten Hamilton ★★★


April 2011 - The Iron Duke Meljean Brook April 9
The Iron Duke (Iron Seas, #1) by Meljean Brook ★★★★★
also read:
Firelight (Firelight, #1) by Sophie Jordan ★★★ Jenny Pox (Jenny Pox, #1) by J.L. Bryan ★★★★ Naked in Death (In Death #1) by J.D. Robb ★★★ The Sweet Scent of Blood (Spellcrackers.com, #1) by Suzanne McLeod ★★★★ Spider's Bite (Elemental Assassin, #1) by Jennifer Estep ★★ Perfect Chemistry (Perfect Chemistry, #1) by Simone Elkeles ★★★★ Enclave (Razorland, #1) by Ann Aguirre ★★★★★

May 2011 -
June 2011 -


message 529: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32703 comments Yikes! I need to post my April update. Will do very soon, Miss Judithe. :)


message 530: by Laura Lulu (last edited May 04, 2011 03:42AM) (new)

Laura Lulu (lauralulu) | 1603 comments Yeah, it took me 4 days after I finished my last April book to sit down and do all my updates. I'm kinda in a sick-of-challenges slump. Where I just want to read what I want to read and I don't feel like trying to cram them into challenges.

That's why I love the longer challenges, and the mini monthlies--I can still do challenges and have fun figuring them out, but they don't restrict my reading as much as the 10-books-per-month ones do. Especially considering I read 13 books in a good month, so the 10 book challenges are beginning to feel stifling--I can't just take a night off from reading if I want, and then it just begins to be a chore. Sigh.


message 531: by Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required (new)

Sandra | 25908 comments Yep, know that feeling. I'm only doing 5 this month in RRRC and I'm still feeling stifled cause of all the other challenges that are ending this month.


message 532: by Laura Lulu (new)

Laura Lulu (lauralulu) | 1603 comments I still need to sit down with the May RRRC one and see how many of the books I'm planning on reading this month will fit. Maybe from work today. :)


message 533: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32703 comments Ditto for me too. That's why, other than our mini-monthlies, I'm not doing any add'l May challenges.


message 534: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32703 comments "Firsts" Challenge
Read: 10/12

* I didn't realize it, but almost 1/2 the total bks I read in May were 1st-in-series

Jul/10
Riding the Storm ~ Read @ 3 Jul ★★★★☆
Also read (8):
Grimspace // Blood Oath // Embers // Black Dust Mambo // Some Girls Bite // Flat-Out Sexy // Spider's Bite // Unholy Ghosts

Aug/10
Marked by Passion ~ Read @ 2 Aug ★★★★☆
Also read (3):
Hearts at Stake // Fantasy Lover // Boys that Bite

Sep/10
Raised by Wolves ~ Read @ 4 Sep ★★★★☆

Oct/10
50 Ways to Hex Your Lover ~ Read @ 8 Oct ★★★☆☆
Also Read (4):
Enchanted, Inc. // Intertwined // Sins of the Heart // Strange Angels

Nov/10
Poison Study ~ Read @ 8 Nov ★★★★★
Also Read (3):
Assassin's Honor // Beautiful Lies // You Slay Me

Dec/10
Almost to Die For ~ Read @ 3 Dec ★★★★☆
Also Read (1):
Queen of Shadows

Jan/11
Night's Cold Kiss ~ Read @ 1 Jan ★★★☆☆
Also Read (6):
Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye // Pack Challenge // Black Wings // Dark Embers // Kitty and the Midnight Hour // Afterlife

Feb/11
The Scent of Shadows ~ Read @ 4 Feb ★★★☆☆
Also Read (5):
Mind Games // Birthmarked // Song of Scarabaeus // Serengeti Heat // Kiss of Moonlight

Mar/11
13 to Life - Read @ 8 Mar ★★★★☆
Also Read (4):
Strange Neighbors // Trick of the Light // Primal Hunger // Immortal Beloved

Apr/11
Eternal Hunger - Read @ 2 Apr ★★★☆☆
Also Read (9):
A Brush of Darkness // Outlander // Destiny Kills // I Am Not A Serial Killer // Dragon's Blood // Blood Law // Bloodshot // Tempest Rising // My Blood Approves

May/11
Jun/11

Monthly Reads:
Riding the Storm (ACRO, #1) by Sydney Croft Marked by Passion (The Guardians of Destiny, #1) by Kate Perry Raised by Wolves (Raised by Wolves, #1) by Jennifer Lynn Barnes 50 Ways to Hex Your Lover (Jazz Tremaine #1) by Linda Wisdom Poison Study (Study, #1) by Maria V. Snyder Almost to Die For (Vampire Princess of St. Paul, #1) by Tate Hallaway Night's Cold Kiss (Dark Brethren, #1) by Tracey O'Hara The Scent of Shadows (Signs of the Zodiac, #1) by Vicki Pettersson 13 to Life (13 to Life, #1) by Shannon Delany Eternal Hunger (Mark of the Vampire #1) by Laura Wright

Add'l Reads:
Grimspace (Sirantha Jax, #1) by Ann Aguirre Blood Oath (Nathaniel Cade #1) by Christopher Farnsworth Embers (Anya Kalinczyk, #1) by Laura Bickle Black Dust Mambo (Hoodoo, #1) by Adrian Phoenix Some Girls Bite (Chicagoland Vampires, #1) by Chloe Neill Flat-Out Sexy (Fast Track, #1) by Erin McCarthy Spider's Bite (Elemental Assassin, #1) by Jennifer Estep Unholy Ghosts (Downside Ghosts, #1) by Stacia Kane Hearts at Stake (The Drake Chronicles, #1) by Alyxandra Harvey Fantasy Lover (Dark-Hunter, #0.5 Prequel) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Boys that Bite (Blood Coven, #1) by Mari Mancusi Enchanted, Inc. (Enchanted, Inc. #1) by Shanna Swendson Intertwined (Intertwined, #1) by Gena Showalter Sins of the Heart (Otherkin trilogy, #1) by Eve Silver Strange Angels (Strange Angels, #1) by Lilith Saintcrow Assassin's Honor (Order of the Sicari, #1) by Monica Burns Beautiful Lies (Ridley Jones, #1) by Lisa Unger You Slay Me (Aisling Grey Guardian, #1) by Katie MacAlister Queen of Shadows (Shadow World, #1) by Dianne Sylvan Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye (Psychic Eye Mystery, #1) by Victoria Laurie Pack Challenge (Magnus Pack, #1) by Shelly Laurenston Black Wings (Madeline Black, #1) by Christina Henry Dark Embers (Dragon's Heat, #1) by Tessa Adams Kitty and the Midnight Hour (Kitty Norville, #1) by Carrie Vaughn Afterlife (The Resurrection Chronicles, #1) by Merrie Destefano Mind Games (The Disillusionists Trilogy, #1) by Carolyn Crane Birthmarked (Birthmarked, #1) by Caragh M. O'Brien Song of Scarabaeus (Scarabaeus, #1) by Sara Creasy Serengeti Heat (Serengeti Shifters, #1) by Vivi Andrews Kiss of Moonlight (Lucani Lovers, #1) by Stephanie Julian Strange Neighbors (Strange Neighbors, #1) by Ashlyn Chase Trick of the Light (Trickster, #1) by Rob Thurman Primal Hunger (Pendragon Gargoyles, #1) by Sydney Somers Immortal Beloved (Immortal Beloved, #1) by Cate Tiernan A Brush of Darkness (Abby Sinclair, #1) by Allison Pang Outlander (Outlander, #1) by Diana Gabaldon Destiny Kills (Myth and Magic, #1) by Keri Arthur I Am Not A Serial Killer (John Cleaver, #1) by Dan Wells Dragon's Blood (Cruentus Dragons, #1) by Brynn Paulin Blood Law (Alexandra Sabian, #1) by Jeannie Holmes Bloodshot (The Cheshire Red Reports, #1) by Cherie Priest Tempest Rising (Jane True, #1) by Nicole Peeler My Blood Approves (My Blood Approves, #1) by Amanda Hocking


message 535: by Laura Lulu (new)

Laura Lulu (lauralulu) | 1603 comments Steph, how'd you like Outlander?


message 536: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32703 comments I liked it. Probably less than you :) But, I'm glad I read it. Thanks!


message 537: by Laura Lulu (last edited May 05, 2011 05:28AM) (new)

Laura Lulu (lauralulu) | 1603 comments What aspect wasn't your cuppa? The (view spoiler)? How can you not love Jamie Fraser? :sigh:


message 538: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32703 comments I didn't say I didn't love Jamie. How could you not. ;) (view spoiler) I enjoyed it, please don't misunderstand. It's just not my favorite type of book to read, and I won't be immediately jumping into the rest of the series. But, I did copy the next 3 books' audio, so I can listen to them at some point.


message 539: by Laura Lulu (new)

Laura Lulu (lauralulu) | 1603 comments I'm just teasin' ya. Everyone loves Jamie. We would not be friends if I ever thought you might be someone who could not love Jamie Fraser. ;)


message 540: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32703 comments :D


message 541: by Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required (last edited May 30, 2011 08:32PM) (new)

Sandra | 25908 comments SOS Firsts July 2010 to June 2011

Read the first book in a series new to you, one book per month.

11/12 Completed

July I've also got 5 new ones in July challenges, it'll be one of them
Dancing with the Devil (Nikki & Michael, #1) by Keri Arthur 6/7/10 ★★★
August
Heart of the Dragon (Atlantis, #1) by Gena Showalter2/8/10 ★★★★★
September
Midnight's Daughter (Dorina Basarab, #1) by Karen Chance 4/9/10 ★★★★★
October
Halfway to the Grave (Night Huntress, #1) by Jeaniene Frost 10/10/10 ★★★★★
November
Skye's Trail (Angelini, #1) by Jory Strong 6/11/10 ★★★★
December
The Accidental Demon Slayer (Demon Slayer, #1) by Angie Fox 16/12/10 ★★★
January
Kiss of Fire (Dragonfire, #1) by Deborah Cooke 5/1/11 ★★★★
February
Sleeping With the Wolf (After the Crash, #1) by Maddy Barone 3/2/11 ★★★★
March
Magic Bites (Kate Daniels, #1) by Ilona Andrews 2/3/11 ★★★★
April
Alien Embrace by Tina St.John 1/4/11 ★★★★
May
Dark Protector (Paladins of Darkness, #1) by Alexis Morgan 6/5/11 ★★★★
June

Also Read

Black Dust Mambo (Hoodoo, #1) by Adrian Phoenix Lucan (Pendragon Legacy, #1) by Susan Kearney Noble Intentions (Noble, #1) by Katie MacAlister The Darkest Night (Lords of the Underworld, #1) by Gena Showalter A Certain Wolfish Charm (Westfield Wolves, #1) by Lydia Dare Twilight (Twilight, #1) by Stephenie Meyer Bear Necessities (Halle Shifters, #1) by Dana Marie Bell Alexandra’s Legacy (Legacy, #1) by N.J. Walters Nicholas (The Lords of Satyr, #1) by Elizabeth Amber Deliverance (Si'Ludo Sisters, #1) by C.R. Moss Glass Houses (The Morganville Vampires, #1) by Rachel Caine Wicked Lovely (Wicked Lovely, #1) by Melissa Marr Warrior (The Blades of the Rose, #1) by Zoe Archer Unholy Ghosts (Downside Ghosts, #1) by Stacia Kane Lucas by Eliza Gayle Dragon's Grace by Nicole Dennis Shadow Blade (Shadowchasers, #1) by Seressia Glass Stormwalker (Stormwalker, #1) by Allyson James Wishes by Stella Price Demon's Kiss (Compact of Sorcerers, #1) by Eve Silver Edge Of Hunger (Primal Instinct, #1) by Rhyannon Byrd Tempting Danger (World of the Lupi, #1) by Eileen Wilks Once Bitten, Twice Shy (Jaz Parks, #1) by Jennifer Rardin Tempting the Beast (Breeds, #1) by Lora Leigh Wild Within (Bonded Fantasy, #1) by Mima Mya's Werewolf (Fantasy Island, #1) by Zena Wynn Playing With Fire (Silver Dragons, #1) by Katie MacAlister Firespell (Dark Elite, #1) by Chloe Neill I'm the Vampire, That's Why (Broken Heart Vampires, #1) by Michele Bardsley Storm Glass (Glass, #1) by Maria V. Snyder Visions of Magic (Awakening, #1) by Regan Hastings Touched by an Alien (Katherine "Kitty" Katt, #1) by Gini Koch His Darkest Hunger (Jaguar Warriors, #1) by Juliana Stone Marked (Eternal Guardians, #1) by Elisabeth Naughton Last Wolf Standing (Blood Runners, #1) (Harlequin Nocturne, #35) by Rhyannon Byrd Dark Oracle (Oracle, #1) by Alayna Williams


message 542: by southpaw285 (new)

southpaw285 SOS "Firsts" Challenge
Duration: 07/01/10 thru 06/30/11

July 2010 = Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning 07.20.10
August 2010 = After the Kiss by Suzanne Enoch 08.10.10
September 2010 = Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 09.03.10
October 2010 = One Little Sin by Liz Carlyle 10.23.10
November 2010 = Head Over Heels by Susan Andersen 11.15.10
December 2010 = Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris 12.15.10
January 2011 = You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister 01.25.11
February 2011 = Slightly Married by Mary Balogh 02.19.11
March 2011 = Romeo, Romeo by Robin Kaye 03.02.11
April 2011 = In Bed With the Devil by Lorraine Heath 04.07.11
May 2011 = The Year of Living Scandalously by Julia London 05.06.11
June 2011 =





Beyond the Highland Mist (Highlander, #1) by Karen Marie Moning -- After the Kiss (Notorious Gentlemen, #1) by Suzanne Enoch -- Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changeling #1) by Nalini Singh -- One Little Sin (Sins, Lies, and Secrets, #1) by Liz Carlyle -- Head Over Heels (Marine #1) by Susan Andersen -- Dead Until Dark (Sookie Stackhouse, #1) by Charlaine Harris -- You Slay Me (Aisling Grey Guardian, #1) by Katie MacAlister -- Slightly Married by Mary Balogh -- Romeo, Romeo (Domestic Gods, #1) by Robin Kaye -- In Bed With the Devil (Scoundrels of St. James, #1) by Lorraine Heath -- The Year of Living Scandalously by Julia London --


message 543: by Angie (new)

Angie | 106 comments Update - 8/5/11

July 2010: Dragon Heat - Allyson James - July 19
August 2010: Circle of Honor - Carol Umberger - August 8
September 2010: Tempt Me With Darkness - Shayla Black - September 4
October 2010: Cast In Shadow - Michelle Sagara - October 5
November 2010: Playing With Fire - Katie MacAlister - November 2
December 2010: Soulless - Gail Carriger - December 8
January 2011: First Drop of Crimson - Jeaniene Frost - January 2
February 2011: A Perfect Darkness - Jaime Rush - February 11
March 2011: Kiss of Fire - Deborah Cooke - March 19
April 2011: Demon's Kiss - Eve Silver - April 5
May 2011: Night's Cold Kiss - Tracey O'Hara
June 2011: Immortal Ops - Mandy M Roth
Dragon Heat (Dragon Series, #1) by Allyson James Circle of Honor (Scottish Crown Series, #1) by Carol Umberger Tempt Me with Darkness (Doomsday Brethren, #1) by Shayla Black Cast in Shadow (Chronicles of Elantra, #1) by Michelle Sagara West Playing with Fire (Silver Dragons, #1) by Katie MacAlister Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate, #1) by Gail Carriger First Drop of Crimson (Night Huntress World, #1) by Jeaniene Frost A Perfect Darkness (Offspring, #1) by Jaime_Rush Kiss of Fire (Dragonfire, #1) by Deborah Cooke Demon's Kiss (Compact of Sorcerers, #1) by Eve Silver Night's Cold Kiss (Dark Brethren, #1) by Tracey O'Hara Immortal Ops (Immortal Ops, #1) by Mandy M. Roth


message 544: by Diane ~Firefly~ (last edited May 28, 2011 10:50AM) (new)

Diane ~Firefly~ | 913 comments 11/12 Completed
Just one more month left!

July 2010 - 7/6/10 ***
Tempest Rising (Jane True, #1) by Nicole Peeler

July Also Read:
Dying Bites (The Bloodhound Files #1) by D.D. Barant Strange Neighbors (Strange Neighbors, #1) by Ashlyn Chase Dancing With Werewolves (Delilah Street, Paranormal Investigator, #1) by Carole Nelson Douglas Sprinkle with Murder (Cupcake Bakery Mystery, #1) by Jenn McKinlay Wicked Game (WVMP Radio, #1) by Jeri Smith-Ready A Tisket, A Tasket, A Fancy Stolen Casket (Callie Parrish, #1) by Fran Rizer

August 2010 - 8/1/10 ****
The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins

August Also read:
Nightlife (Cal Leandros, #1) by Rob Thurman Love in the Time of Dragons (Light Dragons, #1) by Katie MacAlister Kitty and the Midnight Hour (Kitty Norville, #1) by Carrie Vaughn Warrior Ascended (Sons of the Zodiac, #1) by Addison Fox Tithe (The Modern Faerie Tales, #1) by Holly Black May Day (Murder-by-Month Mystery, #1) by Jess Lourey The Iron Hunt (Hunter Kiss, #1) by Marjorie M. Liu Destiny Kills (Myth and Magic, #1) by Keri Arthur Blue Diablo (Corine Solomon, #1) by Ann Aguirre

September 2010 - 9/5/10 ***
Tall, Dark & Dead (Garnet Lacey, #1) by Tate Hallaway

September also read:
Night of the Living Deed (Haunted Guesthouse Mystery #1) by E.J. Copperman Red Hot Fury (Shades of Fury, #1) by Kasey MacKenzie Grave Sight (Harper Connelly, #1) by Charlaine Harris Kiss of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #1) by Lara Adrian On the Edge (The Edge, #1) by Ilona Andrews Some Girls Bite (Chicagoland Vampires, #1) by Chloe Neill The Unsung Hero (Troubleshooters, #1) by Suzanne Brockmann

October 2010 10/3/10 ***
Would-Be Witch (Southern Witch, #1) by Kimberly Frost

October also read:
Matters Of The Blood (Blood Lines, #1) by Maria Lima Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changeling #1) by Nalini Singh A Timely Vision (A Missing Pieces Mystery, #1) by Joyce Lavene Homicide In Hardcover (A Bibliophile Mystery, #1) by Kate Carlisle Over Sea, Under Stone (The Dark is Rising, #1) by Susan Cooper Goblin Quest (Jig the Goblin, Book 1) by Jim C. Hines

November 2010 - 11/18/10 **
The Sweet Scent of Blood (Spellcrackers.com, #1) by Suzanne McLeod

November also read:
Hex Hall (Hex Hall, #1) by Rachel Hawkins

December 2010 - 12/2/10 ***
Dragon Actually (Dragon Kin, #1) by G.A. Aiken

December also read:
Girl's Guide to Witchcraft (Jane Madison, #1) by Mindy Klasky Secrets of a Summer Night (Wallflowers, #1) by Lisa Kleypas Deadtown (Deadtown, #1) by Nancy Holzner Demons Not Included (Night Tracker, #1) by Cheyenne McCray Once Dead, Twice Shy (Madison Avery, #1) by Kim Harrison Delicious and Suspicious by Riley Adams


January 2011 - 1/1/11 ****
Grave Witch (Alex Craft, #1) by Kalayna Price

January also read:
Hunted By The Others (H&W Investigations, #1) by Jess Haines Wicked Enchantment (Dark Magick, #1) by Anya Bast Poison Study (Study, #1) by Maria V. Snyder The Man With the Golden Torc (Secret Histories, #1) by Simon R. Green

February 2011 - 2/19/11 ***
Angels' Blood (Guild Hunter, #1) by Nalini Singh

February also read:
Magic Lost, Trouble Found (Raine Benares, #1) by Lisa Shearin

March 2011 - 3/6/11 ***
Pleasure Unbound (Demonica, #1) by Larissa Ione

March also read:
The Iron King (Iron Fey, #1) by Julie Kagawa Sleeping with the Fishes (Fred the Mermaid, #1) by MaryJanice Davidson You've Got Murder (Turing Hopper, #1) by Donna Andrews Charmed and Dangerous (Bobbie Faye, #1) by Toni McGee Causey Morrigan's Cross (Circle Trilogy, #1) by Nora Roberts


April 2011 - 4/4/11 **
The Good Ghouls' Guide to Getting Even by Julie Kenner

April also read:
Staked (Void City, #1) by J.F. Lewis Unshapely Things (Connor Grey, #1) by Mark Del Franco

May 2011 - 5/8/11 ***
A Brush of Darkness (Abby Sinclair, #1) by Allison Pang

May also read:
Tiger Eye (Dirk & Steele, #1) by Marjorie M. Liu Glimmerglass (Faeriewalker, #1) by Jenna Black


message 545: by Fran (last edited Jun 02, 2011 07:53PM) (new)

Fran SOS Firsts Challenge

July 2010-Out of Bounds7/20, also read The Hunger Games 7/24,The Darkest Night 7/29
August 2010-You Slay Me 8/10, also read Skin Game 8/18
September 2010-Wolf Signs 9/4, also read Slave to Sensation 9/6, The Surgeon 9/7, Happy Hour at Casa Dracula 9/11
October 2010-Vampire Academy 10/14
November 2010- Pack Challenge 11/10 also read Trey: Red Hot & Blue, Book 1 11/17
December 2010- Beyond the Highland Mist 12/8- also read On Fireand Simply Irresistible
January 2011- Three to Ride 1/5 also read Club Shadowlands 1/11
February 2011- Darkfever 2/3
March 2011- First Grave on the Right 3/5. Also read Surrender 3/17, I Am Number Four 3/21
April 2011- Evernight 4/7
May 2011- Backstage Pass 5/9, also 13 Little Blue Envelopes 5/11


message 546: by Anita (new)

Anita (a1momgram) 11/12 Completed (Done)

July/2010 Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon

August/2010 Moon Called by Patricia Briggs

September/2010 Beyond The Highland Mist

October/2010 Stray by Rachelle Vincent

November/2010 Angel's Blood by Nalini Singh

December/2010 Edge of Sight by Roxanne St. Claire

Jan/2011 Storm Front by Jim Butcher

Feb/2011 Heart of the Wolf by Terry Spear

March/2011 Storm Born by Richelle Mead

April/2011 Dark Embers by Tessa Adams

May/2011 Stolen Passions by Crystal Jordan


Fantasy Lover (Dark-Hunter, #0.5 Prequel) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Moon Called (Mercedes Thompson, #1) by Patricia Briggs Beyond the Highland Mist (Highlander, #1) by Karen Marie Moning Stray (Shifters, #1) by Rachel Vincent Angels' Blood (Guild Hunter, #1) by Nalini Singh Edge of Sight (The Guardian Angelinos, #1) by Roxanne St. Claire Storm Front (The Dresden Files, #1) by Jim Butcher Heart of the Wolf (Heart of the Wolf, #1) by Terry Spear Storm Born (Dark Swan, #1) by Richelle Mead Dark Embers (Dragon's Heat, #1) by Tessa Adams Stolen Passions (Forbidden Passions, #1) by Crystal Jordan


message 547: by A book away from an episode of hoarders (last edited Jun 13, 2011 07:29AM) (new)

A book away from an episode of hoarders (fidgit77) | 740 comments What's the Rush - Firsts (7/2010-6/2011) SOS
11/12 Done

July - Soulless 07-15-2010 ★★★★
August - Halfway to the Grave 08-13-2010 ★★★★
September - Pride Mates 09-02-2010 ★★★★
October - Strange Angels 10-20-2010 ★★★★
November - Sandman Slim 11-17-2010 ★★★★
December - Guilty Pleasures 12-09-2010 ★★★
January - Magic Bites 01-05-2011 ★★★★
February - Something from the Nightside 02-02-2011 ★★★
March - Leviathan 03-21-2011 ★★★
April - Born of Night 04-03-2011 ★★★★
May - The Hunger Games 05-06-2011 ★★★★
June - The Looking Glass Wars

Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate, #1) by Gail Carriger Halfway to the Grave (Night Huntress, #1) by Jeaniene Frost Pride Mates (Shifters Unbound, #1) by Jennifer Ashley Strange Angels (Strange Angels, #1) by Lilith Saintcrow Sandman Slim (Sandman Slim, #1) by Richard Kadrey Guilty Pleasures (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #1) by Laurell K. Hamilton Magic Bites (Kate Daniels, #1) by Ilona Andrews Something from the Nightside (Nightside, #1) by Simon R. Green Leviathan (Leviathan, #1) by Scott Westerfeld Born of Night (The League, #1) by Sherrilyn Kenyon The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins The Looking Glass Wars (The Looking Glass Wars, #1) by Frank Beddor


Other first in series books read (during this challenge):
The Accidental Demon Slayer (Demon Slayer, #1) by Angie Fox Street Magic (Black London, #1) by Caitlin Kittredge Deadtown (Deadtown, #1) by Nancy Holzner Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #1) by J.R. Ward I Am Not A Serial Killer (John Cleaver, #1) by Dan Wells Once Bitten, Twice Shy (Jaz Parks, #1) by Jennifer Rardin The Court of the Air (Jackelian #1) by Stephen Hunt You Slay Me (Aisling Grey Guardian, #1) by Katie MacAlister The Devil You Know (Felix Castor, #1) by Mike Carey Grave Sight (Harper Connelly, #1) by Charlaine Harris Boneshaker (The Clockwork Century, #1) by Cherie Priest The Body Finder (The Body Finder, #1) by Kimberly Derting The Summoning (Darkest Powers, #1) by Kelley Armstrong Grimspace (Sirantha Jax, #1) by Ann Aguirre Malice (Malice, #1) by Chris Wooding New Amsterdam by Elizabeth Bear The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms (The Inheritance Trilogy, #1) by N.K. Jemisin Mortal Engines (The Hungry City Chronicles, #1) by Philip Reeve Moon Called (Mercedes Thompson, #1) by Patricia Briggs Magic Time (Magic Time #1) by Marc Scott Zicree Infinity (Chronicles of Nick #1) by Sherrilyn Kenyon The Dark-Hunters, Vol. 1 (Dark-Hunter Manga, #1) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Incarceron (Incarceron, #1) by Catherine Fisher City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1) by Cassandra Clare The Giver (The Giver, #1) by Lois Lowry Unwind (Unwind, #1) by Neal Shusterman I Am Number Four (Lorien Legacies #1) by Pittacus Lore Locke & Key Welcome to Lovecraft, Volume 1 by Joe Hill Ship Breaker (Ship Breaker, #1) by Paolo Bacigalupi The Mane Event (Pride, #1) by Shelly Laurenston On the Edge (The Edge, #1) by Ilona Andrews Pack Challenge (Magnus Pack, #1) by Shelly Laurenston Dark Elves I Taken by Jet Mykles Fantasy Lover (Dark-Hunter, #0.5 Prequel) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Heaven (Casteel, #1) by V.C. Andrews The Talented Mr. Ripley (Ripley, #1) by Patricia Highsmith Wicked Lovely (Wicked Lovely, #1) by Melissa Marr Hunting Season (The Gathering #1) by Shelly Laurenston


A book away from an episode of hoarders (fidgit77) | 740 comments Seeing as next month will be the last in this challenge, are there any plans to continue/do this challenge again?

Just wondering.


message 549: by Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required (new)

Sandra | 25908 comments We haven't talked about it yet Cristina, but the Firsts & Seconds challenges have been pretty popular, so I'm sure we'll be doing them again. Or something extremely similar.


message 550: by Literary Ames (new)

Literary Ames (amyorames) | 1854 comments 10 of 12 Read

July 2010 Pack Challenge (Magnus Pack, #1) by Shelly Laurenston ★★★☆☆ Jul 4 - Also read: Grimspace (Sirantha Jax, #1) by Ann Aguirre You Slay Me (Aisling Grey Guardian, #1) by Katie MacAlister Inside Out (Insider, #1) by Maria V. Snyder

August 2010 One Eye Open (Silhouette Intimate Moments #1301) by Karen Whiddon ★★★☆☆ Aug 4
Also read: The Dark Divine (The Dark Divine, #1) by Bree Despain 13 to Life (13 to Life, #1) by Shannon Delany Enchanting the Lady (Relics of Merlin, #1) by Kathryne Kennedy Blue Moon (Nightcreature, #1) by Lori Handeland Scent of Darkness (Darkness Chosen, #1) by Christina Dodd The Mane Event (Pride, #1) by Shelly Laurenston Shadow Game (GhostWalkers, #1) by Christine Feehan The Poison Throne (The Moorehawke Trilogy, #1) by Celine Kiernan The Warlord Wants Forever (Immortals After Dark, #1) by Kresley Cole The Body Finder (The Body Finder, #1) by Kimberly Derting

September 2010 Darkfever (Fever, #1) by Karen Marie Moning ★★☆☆☆ Sep 5 -
Also read Beneath a Rising Moon (Ripple Creek Werewolf, #1) by Keri Arthur Sins of the Heart (Otherkin, #1) by Eve Silver The Tale of the Vampire Bride by Rhiannon Frater Beyond the Highland Mist (Highlander, #1) by Karen Marie Moning The First Days (As The World Dies A Zombie Trilogy, #1) by Rhiannon Frater Crave (Crave, #1) by Melinda Metz The Fallen Volume 1 (The Fallen & Leviathan) by Thomas E. Sniegoski Stolen Fury (Stolen, #1) by Elisabeth Naughton Moonlight (Dark Guardian, #1) by Rachel Hawthorne

October 2010 Staked (Void City, #1) by J.F. Lewis ★★☆☆☆ Oct 17

November 2010 Prophecy of the Sisters (Prophecy of the Sisters, #1) by Michelle Zink ★☆☆☆☆ Nov 2 - Also read Half Past Dead (Includes The Blades of the Rose, Prequel; Guardians of the Dark, #1) by Zoe Archer

December 2010 *smack!* Bad girl!

January 2011 Sleeping With the Wolf (After the Crash, #1) by Maddy Barone ★★★★☆ Jan 8 Also read I Am Not a Serial Killer (John Cleaver, #1)  by Dan Wells Among the Living (PsyCop, #1) by Jordan Castillo Price

February 2011 William Walker's First Year of Marriage A Horror Story by Matt Rudd ★★☆☆☆ Feb 3 - Also read Noble Intentions (Noble, #1) by Katie MacAlister I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore Werelove Dusk Conspiracy (Volume 1) by Lakisha Spletzer Pride Mates (Shifters Unbound, #1) by Jennifer Ashley

March 2011 A Perfect Darkness (Offspring, #1) by Jaime_Rush ★★☆☆☆ Mar 1 -also read Tithe (The Modern Faerie Tales, #1) by Holly Black I'm the Vampire, That's Why (Broken Heart Vampires, #1) by Michele Bardsley

April 2011 The Gathering (Darkness Rising, #1) by Kelley Armstrong ★★★☆☆ Apr 2 - also read A Brush of Darkness (Abby Sinclair, #1) by Allison Pang Bran's Story (The Slave Breakers, #1) by Maculategiraffe Circle of Fire (Damask Circle, #1) by Keri Arthur Firelight (Firelight, #1) by Sophie Jordan

May 2011 A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1) by George R.R. Martin ★★★★☆ May 9


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