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"Firsts" Challenge
southpaw285 wrote: "Count me in. Will post as I go.SOS "Firsts" Challenge
Duration: 07/01/10 thru 06/30/11
July 2010 = Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning 07.20.10
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Love the lists! I'll be getting updates done around Friday so be sure to post if you haven't~Thanks!!oopppsss...mine is still not up either!
SOS Firsts ChallengeJuly 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
Wan wrote: "I just joined but I hope I can back-post my book..."Hi, Wan. I'm not sure about the back-posts. Judithe stated "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!"
So, I think you'd need to read 5 in the first month you're in the challenge, then 1 book in each month after to = 12 by 6/30/11.
We should get final OK from Judithe, the challenge enabler, though.
July 2010: August 2010:
September 2010:
October 2010:
November 2010:
December 2010: Soulless - Gail Carriger
January 2011: First Drop of Crimson - Jeaniene Frost
February 2011:
March 2011:
April 2011:
May 2011:
June 2011:
Other 'Firsts' read during this challenge:
Hi all! MIA me is in the office. Please keep it to books you read after starting the challenge. As the number of books increases for people joining later, let's revise it to 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).
November Update
SOS Firsts Challenge
November 1,2010 to June 30,2011
Goal: 5/12 books
November:This will be my catch-up month :)
2/11
3/11
6/11
26/1129/11
December:
6.
January:
7.
February:
8.
March:
9.
April:
10.
May:
11.
June:
12.
SOS Firsts Challenge
November 1,2010 to June 30,2011
Goal: 5/12 books
November:This will be my catch-up month :)
2/113/116/1126/1129/11December:
6.
January:
7.
February:
8.
March:
9.
April:
10.
May:
11.
June:
12.
~♥ Kat ♥~, how'd you like Masked by Moonlight? I thought it was very good. I'm almost done with the trilogy - only one left. I like Max. ;)Also, been interested in starting Brown Siblings. How was Laid Bare?
Steph I really enjoyed Masked By Moonlight, Max was totally Hot. I have a thing for emotionally wounded Heros ;)
Laid Bare was also a really good read I'm not usually much for erotica but the story was really good and the men are HOT!!!! I plan to continue on with the next 2 books in the series Coming Undone andInside Out as part of some challenges for 2011.
Laid Bare was also a really good read I'm not usually much for erotica but the story was really good and the men are HOT!!!! I plan to continue on with the next 2 books in the series Coming Undone andInside Out as part of some challenges for 2011.
Right?! And he definitely fits that bill. Poor baby, don't cha just wanna comfort him? LOL! >;)Yum! Gotta remember that one in 2011 then. Been meaning to start it for quite a while.
Thanks!
I had 4 firsts in November. Note: See Post #322 for July - October reads.
SOS Group Firsts Challenge
July 1, 2010 - June 30, 2011
Completed: 5/12
Read 12 books, 1 per month, that are the first in a new to me series.
November
Assassin's Honor, Monica Burns, 11-18-10 I loved the concept and mythology. I loved Ares, Lysander & Phae. I could understand where Emma was coming from, even when she was being irritatingly illogical; finding out people you count as friends and colleagues might also be liars and murderers would throw anyone off. The book was well written and the action kept the pace mooving smoothly. It was easy to see what attracted Emma to Ares. The only thing I had a problem with: Why was Ares so attracted to Emma right from the beginning? What did he see in her that would cause him to ignore long years of tradition and training in order to take the actions he did? Even with that one niggling question, everything else about the book was fantastic and I will definitely read the next book.
Also read:
Afterlight, Elle Jasper, 11-22-10 One of my favorite finds of the year. Riley Poe is a strong female character with a dark, wild-child past that informs all of her actions. And yes, occaisionally her insistence that she's survived those days so she can survive anything can get annoying. At least it's a believable character flaw that fits her personality. Also, she usually admits when she's wrong and misjudged her ability to handle a situation. Hopefully in future books, she'll grow away from this habit. Since she's taken over raising her brother for a number of years, there are some cases where her leap before looking attitude will probably never change. Any "mother" seeing their child in danger, from himself or others, would likely do the same; it's instinct. The Gullah religion and Dupre family were both interesting and I look forward to learning more about them. Overall, an almost perfect read and I will definitely be buying book number two when it comes out in June.
Secondhand Spirits, Juliet Blackwell, 11-23-10 Enjoyable paranormal mystery. Interesting characters and the storyline moved along well. Lily is a witch and not confined to the precepts of the Wiccan religion since the author draws a line between being Wiccan and being a witch. However, I still have a problem with one of Lily's actions. I was okay with Lily's use of powers for the most part; she may be making money but no one is being harmed. The sticking point for me is when she remembers winning an auction through the use of her powers and how unhappy the losing bidder was. No matter how unpleasant the other woman was, Lily's influence was in some way detrimental to the other woman. It was a minor point however and overall I enjoyed the book.
I'm the Vampire, That's Why, Michele Bardsley, 11-30-10 Quick, light-hearted read. The characters are funny and engaging, the romance is believable. It wasn't quite what I expected though. The title and blurb made me think that the plot would center around Jessica adjusting to life as a vampire mom. It doesn't; the kids barely make an appearance. The main focus is on Jessica learning to use her vampire abilities, Jessica dealing with issues from her failed marriage, the realationship between Jessica and Patrick and the struggle between two vampire factions. Overall it was enjoyable and I plan to read the next book in the series.
July 2010: August 2010:
September 2010:
October 2010:
November 2010:
December 2010: Bad Blood by L.A. Banks
Also read these firsts...
@ ValorieI love Donna Andrews' Meg Langslow mysteries. Not paranormal in any way, but absolutely hilarious. I wasn't sure about it in the first book. Meg didn't seem to stand up for herself enough. But by the end of Peacocks, I'd fallen in love with her dad and the rest of the family grew on me. In a later book Meg's family turns a murder scene into something resembling a fair, including funnel cakes. And it all seemed entirely normal and rational, for Meg's family anyway. LOL. We'll Always Have Parrots
, which takes place at a hotel hosting a TV series sci-fi convention, has been my favorite so far. I'm currently ready to start book #8, The Penguin Who Knew Too Much
. For any fans of cozy mysteries out there, I would recommend this series in a heartbeat.
6/12 CompletedJuly 2010 - 7/6/10 ***
July Also Read:
August 2010 - 8/1/10 ****
August Also read:
September 2010 - 9/5/10 ***
September also read:
October 2010 10/3/10 ***
October also read:
November 2010 - 11/18/10 **
November also read:
December 2010 - 12/2/10 ***
December also read:
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Daffodil wrote: "@ ValorieI love Donna Andrews' Meg Langslow mysteries. Not paranormal in any way, but absolutely hilarious. I wasn't sure about it in the first book. Meg didn't seem to stand up for herself e..."
I know! I was kicking myself for waiting so long to start the series. It's a cute, fun read. Glad to hear they keep getting better!
Daffodil wrote: "@ ValorieI love Donna Andrews' Meg Langslow mysteries. Not paranormal in any way, but absolutely hilarious. I wasn't sure about it in the first book. Meg didn't seem to stand up for herself e..."
Do they need to be read in order? I picked up the 6th book used, but haven't found any of the previous ones yet.
Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Daffodil wrote: "@ ValorieI love Donna Andrews' Meg Langslow mysteries. Not paranormal in any way, but absolutely hilarious. I wasn't sure about it in the first book. Meg didn't seem to stand u..."
I've only read the first one, but it looks like they should be read in order from the synopsis of the next few I've peeked at.
Valorie wrote: "I've only read the first one, but it looks like they should be read in order from the synopsis of the next few I've peeked at."Thanks, that is good to know. I'll keep my eye out for the earlier ones.
Firsts Challenge: Duration: July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011
6/12 Completed
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September 2010:
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November 2010 :
December 2010:
January 2011:
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December:
Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Do they need to be read in order? I picked up the 6th book used, but haven't found any of the previous ones yet."I agree with Valorie, the series should be read in order. There's a natural progression to Meg's personal life that would be lost if read out of order. Also, later books give less of an explanation of her family's eccentricities. i.e. In book 6, the author might mention a guy wandering around in a gorilla suit without much explanation because in earlier books it was explained that Cousin Horace viewed all gatherings as a costume party and always attended family parties in his favorite gorilla suit.
SOS Firsts ChallengeJuly 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
I'm overdue for an update: 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)
Completed 6/12Duration: July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011
July 2010
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! Also Reads
When Darkness Comes7/8 ****
You Slay Me7/24***
While the heroine was a bit annoying, it was funny. I'm curious what will happen about her "mating," and while I won't rush out to buy the next one, will give the next one a read soon!
August 2010
8/2/10*****Also Reads
Poison Study8/10/10*****
Rite of Conquest 8/16/10
September 20109/2/10 *****
Also Reads
9/3/10*****
9/6/10 ****
9/6/10****
9/20/10****
9/25/10*****
9/26/10******October 201010/2/10
****
10/20/10
10/30/10November 2010
11/4/10***** Fantastic first in a new steampunk series by Meljean Brook. Great characters, story and world~I couldn't put it down!
****11/21/10
***11/26/10December 2010
12/4/10**** Steamy and fun!
12/8/10 4.5*January 2011
February 2011
March 2011
April 2011
May 2011
June 2011
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[image error] OK, the challenge hasn't "officially" started yet, but just finished and really enjoyed this book! Thumbs up, will read more in this series!
Series I Want to Read/Am Interested in/May Use for This Challenge:
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December 2010:
January 2011: First Drop of Crimson - Jeaniene Frost
February 2011:
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April 2011:
May 2011:
June 2011:
What's the Rush? Firsts:Duration: July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011
Read 12 booksthat 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:
August Book:
September Book:
October Book:
November Book:
December Book:
January Book:
February Book:
March Book:
April Book:
May Book:
June Book:
How'd you like Date Me, Baby, One More Time, Amanda? That series was such a fun read. Sorry to see there aren't any add'l books.
December Update
SOS Firsts Challenge
November 1,2010 to June 30,2011
Goal: 6/12 books
November:This will be my catch-up month :)
2/11****3/11****6/11****26/11****29/11****
December:
29/12****
January:
February:
March:
April:
May:
June:
SOS Firsts Challenge
November 1,2010 to June 30,2011
Goal: 6/12 books
November:This will be my catch-up month :)
2/11****3/11****6/11****26/11****29/11****December:
29/12****January:
February:
March:
April:
May:
June:
SOS "Firsts" Challenge
Duration: 07/01/10 thru 06/30/11
July 2010 =
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November 2010 =
December 2010 =
January 2011 = You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister
February 2011 = Fancy Pants by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
March 2011 = Miss Wonderful by Loretta Chase
April 2011 =
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Steph wrote: "Hiya, southpaw! How ya been? :)I just read You Slay Me this month and LOL. Hope you enjoy it in the NY."
Sorry, Steph. I'm a little behind. Been crazy with holidays and work and life. I'm dragging thru my challenges. My challenges have become a "challenge", lol.
I've had You Slay Me on my TBR for awhile. I'm looking forward to reading it. Glad you enjoyed it.
No worries. Hope Santa was good to ya! Happy almost New Year!
Whoo hoo! So many interesting firsts on the lists!
I'm finished! Happy New Year to all!July 2010:
August 2010:
September 2010:
October 2010:
November 2010:
December 2010:
Also read these firsts...
Happy New Year to you too, Valorie!
Steph wrote: "How'd you like Date Me, Baby, One More Time, Amanda? That series was such a fun read. Sorry to see there aren't any add'l books."I enjoyed it - I'm trying to read my physical TBR down, so it will probably be a while before I dare look for the rest, but I plan to do so eventually.
What's the Rush? Firsts:Duration: July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011
Read 12 booksthat 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:
August Book:
September Book:
October Book:
November Book:
December Book:
January Book:
February Book:
March Book:
April Book:
May Book:
June Book:
6/12 July 2010 -
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Firsts Challenge: Duration: July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011
7/12 Completed
July 2010:
August 2010:
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November 2010 :
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November:
December:
January:
7/12 CompletedJuly 2010 - 7/6/10 ***
July Also Read:
August 2010 - 8/1/10 ****
August Also read:
September 2010 - 9/5/10 ***
September also read:
October 2010 10/3/10 ***
October also read:
November 2010 - 11/18/10 **
November also read:
December 2010 - 12/2/10 ***
December also read:
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January 2011 - 1/1/11 ****
January also read:
SOS Firsts July 2010 to June 2011Read the first book in a series new to you, one book per month.
7/12 Completed
July I've also got 5 new ones in July challenges, it'll be one of them
6/7/10 ★★★August
2/8/10 ★★★★★September
4/9/10 ★★★★★October
10/10/10 ★★★★★November
6/11/10 ★★★★December
16/12/10 ★★★January
5/1/11 ★★★★February
March
April
May
June
Also Read
SOS Firsts ChallengeJuly 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
4/10July 2010-None
August 2010-
September 2010-
October 2010-None
November 2010-
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Also Read
"Firsts" Challenge (7/1-6/30/11)Read: 7/12 UPDATED: 23 Jan 2011
Jul/10
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
Read @ 2 Aug ★★★★☆
Also read (3):
Hearts at Stake // Fantasy Lover // Boys that Bite
Sep/10
Read @ 4 Sep ★★★★☆
Oct/10
Read @ 8 Oct ★★★☆☆
Also Read (4):
Enchanted, Inc. // Intertwined // Sins of the Heart // Strange Angels
Nov/10
Read @ 8 Nov ★★★★★
Also Read (3):
Assassin's Honor // Beautiful Lies // You Slay Me
Dec/10
Read @ 3 Dec ★★★★☆
Also Read (1):
Queen of Shadows
Jan/11
Read @ 1 Jan ★★★☆☆
Also Read (3):
Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye // Pack Challenge // Black Wings // Dark Embers // Kitty and the Midnight Hour // Afterlife
Feb/11
Mar/11
Apr/11
May/11
Jun/11
Add'l Reads:
What's the Rush? Firsts:Duration: July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011
(I've gotten caught up!)
July Book:
August Book:
September Book:
October Book:
November Book:
December Book:
January Book:
February Book:
March Book:
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Yeah, Amanda!
SOS: Serious Overload of Series
Books mentioned in this topic
Jenny Pox (other topics)Heroes Die (other topics)
Wild Magic (other topics)
Nightshade (other topics)
Tyger Tyger (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Suzanne Enoch (other topics)Lorraine Heath (other topics)
Katie MacAlister (other topics)
Robin Kaye (other topics)
Karen Marie Moning (other topics)
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Duration: July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011
10/12 Completed
Updated 3/28/2011
November 2010
The ChiefMonica McCarty 11/13/10 ★★★★★ (4.5)Awaken Me DarklyGena Showalter 11/20/10 ★★★★December 2010
The Tea Rose12/11 ★★★★The Luxe12/12 ★★★Fantasy Lover12/19 ★★★★ (3.5)January 2011
Goddess of the Sea1/6 ★★★Poison Study1/16 ★★★★★ (4.5)February 2011
Halfway to the Grave2/19 ★★★★★March 2011
Sword of Darkness3/26 ★★★★April 2011
Pleasure Unbound4/23 ★★★★May 2011
Playing with Fire5/15 ★★★★1/2June 2011
Dead Witch Walking