August 2010 Reading Challenge

[Erin]

I thought I'd posted this already but I didn't see it. Here's a tentative list for the month.

Read: 0/10

1. A/B - Jericho Barrons
Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning
2. C/D/E - Dorian Gray
The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
3. F/G - Grace Brisbane
Linger by Maggie Stiefvater
4. H/I/J - Jamie
Castle of the Wolf by Sandra Schwab
5. K/L - Kitala Bell
Soul Song by Marjorie M. Liu
6. M/N/O - Orchid Adams
Orchid by Jayne Castle
7. P/Q - Patch Cipriano
Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
8. R/S/T - Mercy Smith
Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh
9. U/V/W - Maggie Wren
Must Love Hellhounds by Meljean Brook
10. X/Y/Z - Zee
Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs

[Valorie]

Here is my list...

0/10 Done

1. A/B: Alexandra Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian
2. C/D/E: Connor Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband by Melissa Mayhue
3. F/G: Forsyth, Damon Phantom Pleasures by Julie Leto
4. H/I/J: Jensen, Ophelia The Trouble With Witches by Shirley Damsgaard
5. K/L: Logan Finding the Lost by Shannon Butcher
6. M/N/O: Northman, Eric Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris
7. P/Q: Pia Zen and the Art of Vampires by Katie MacAlister
8. R/S/T: Trimble, Rebecca Mortal Temptations by Allyson James
9. U/V/W: Vin Covet by J.R. Ward
10. X/Y/Z: Xishi Demon's Fire by Emma Holly

[Crystal]

I'm in again. I'll post later.

[Samantha]

I'm in! (books may change at anytime)

0 of 10 Completed!

1. A/B~ A nita Blake-The Laughing CorpseBy Laurell K. Hamilton
2. C/D/E~ E ugenie MarkhamStorm BornBy Richelle Mead
3. F/G~ Meredith G entry-Seduced by MoonlightBy Laurell K. Hamilton
4. H/I/J~ J eremy-BittenBy Kelley Armstrong
5. K/L~ L ysander Heart of DarknessBy Gena Showalter
6. M/N/O~ O livia The Darkest Passion By Gena Showalter
7. P/Q~ Ronan Q uinn-Hot for the Holidays By Lora Leigh
8. R/S/T~ S ebastian Love BitesBy Ellen Schreiber
9. U/V/W~ W ren Tigarian-Unleash the NightBy Sherrilyn Kenyon
10. X/Y/Z~ Z erbrowski-Circus of the DamnedBy Laurell K. Hamilton

TO READ


READ


ALSO HAVE READ

[Kelley Anne]

I'm in. This is the start of my list, but I'm going to have to somewhat add as I go along!

1. A/B
2. C/D/E
3. F/G Jaimie Fielding Street Game by Christine Feehan
4. H/I/J
5. K/L Kaden Montague Murder Game by Christine Feehan
6. M/N/O Mencheres Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost
7. P/Q
8. R/S/T
9. U/V/W Damon Wilder Magic in the Wind (Drake Sisters, #1) by Christine Feehan
10. X Y Z

To Read:


Read:

Also Read

[Martina the Book Fairy]

Count me in! List subject to change . . . as always. :-)

MARTINA'S AUGUST CHARACTER ALPHABET PARADE UPDATE - 0/10

1. A/B - Bones - Destined for an Early Grave (Night Huntress #4) by Jeaniene Frost
2. C/D/E - Curran - Magic Strikes (Kate Daniels #3) by Ilona Andrews
3. F/G - Gilley - Ghouls Gone Wild (Ghost Hunter Mysteries #4) by Victoria Laurie
4. H/I/J - Jill Kismet - Hunter's Prayer (Jill Kismet, Hunter #2) by Lilith Saintcrow
5. K/L - Luna Wilder - Second Skin (Nocturne City #3) by Caitlin Kittredge
6. M/N/O - Dawn Madison - The Path of Razors (Vampire Babylon #5) by Chris Marie Green
7. P/Q - Walter "Q" Sheffield - Irreversible (Wired #2) by Liz Maverick
8. R/S/T - Casey Schwartz - Accidentally Demonic (Accidentals #4) by Dakota Cassidy
9. U/V/W - Wren Valere - Burning Bridges (Retrievers #4) by Laura Anne Gilman
10. X/Y/Z - Zoey Redbird - Hunted (House of Night #5) by P.C. & Kristin Cast

[Nita]

Well I am in. Here is my list - and very much subject to change.

0/10 done
A/B - Aeron - The Darkest Passion
C/D/E - Enovese - Wicked Harvest
F/G - Gideon - The Darkest Lie
H/I/J - Jonah - A Mermaid's Kiss
K/L - Lucifer - Requiem for the Devil
M/N/O - Mencheres - Eternal Kiss of Darkness
P/Q - Quinn - Full Moon Rising
R/S/T - Shale - The Last Stormlord
U/V/W - Vaughn - Bonds of Justice
X/Y/Z -

[Shelleyrae]

Ok I think I get it LOL.. I'm in - I think its a good way to make some progress on some series :)

Read: 10/10 Done!

1. A/B: Joanne Baldwin - Gale Force 4 stars
2. C/D/E: Kate Daniels - Magic Strikes 4 stars
3. F/G: Faythe Sanders - Rogue 4 stars
4. H/I/J: Joanne Baldwin - Cape Storm 4 stars
5. K/L: Kate Daniels - Magic Burns 4 stars
6. M/N/O: Mercy Thompson - Blood Bound 4 stars
7. P/Q Cassandra Palmer - Curse the Dawn 3 stars
8. R/S/T: Mercy Thompson - Iron Kissed 5 stars
9. U/V/W: Vasilisa Dragonmir - Spirit Bound 4 stars
10. X/Y/Z:Jane Yellowrock - Blood Cross 4 stars

[Maria]

Hi everyone! :) I'm another newbie to the group. Here's my list for the August Reading Challenge...

9/10 Read

A/B - Anita Blake - Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton
C/D/E - Eidolon - Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione
F/G - Gwenna Carrick - Sucker Bet by Erin McCarthy
H/I/J - Heath Luck - Betrayed by P.C. Cast
K/L - Bryn Lyons - Would-Be Witch by Kimberly Frost
M/N/O - Mercedes Thompson - Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
P/Q - Phury - Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward
R/S/T - Betsy Taylor - Undead and Unfinished by MaryJanice Davidson
U/V/W - Vasilisa Dragomir - Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
X/Y/Z - Zoey Redbird - Marked by P.C. Cast

[ൠSinful]

Welcome Maria. You have a great mix of books picked out for next month. Enjoy!

[Maria]

Michelle wrote: "Welcome Maria. You have a great mix of books picked out for next month. Enjoy!"

Thanks, Michelle! :) I've never done a reading challenge before and am looking forward to it!

[Valorie]

Maria wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Welcome Maria. You have a great mix of books picked out for next month. Enjoy!"

Thanks, Michelle! :) I've never done a reading challenge before and am looking forward to it!"

They become addicting!

[Judithe]

Maria, enjoy and beware...they are fun and addicting! Happy reading!

[Sara]

Hey Hey,
New here, but I'm in. I'll post as I go. :D

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

I am new also: will post as I go

A-B:
C-D-E:
F-G:
H-I-J:
K-L:
M-N-O:
P-Q:
R-S-T:
U-V-W:
X-Y-Z:

[Maria]

Judithe wrote: "Maria, enjoy and beware...they are fun and addicting! Happy reading!"

Thanks, Judithe! :) Not sure if I can finish all 10 books in a month, but I'll have fun trying!

[Ann aka Iftcan]

What are you all talking about, ADDICTIVE? No way are they addictive. (Hastely shuffling the 2 inch thick stack of print-outs for current challenges.) I really don't know what you are talking about. Just ignore the man on the other side of the massive bookcases shouting out about having me committed to a substance abuse program for challenge addicts. :o)

[Judithe]

LOL! Anne, 2 inches? Try a smaller font...and just ignore that guy!

[Ann aka Iftcan]

What--pica 5 point isn't small enough? :oP I'm actually in about 10 challenges, including 2 that 6 months or longer. Plus 3 that are challenges for this quarter, month long ones, a couple of "mini" challenges (only 3 books required for them) and well, um, ok, maybe the hubby IS right and I need to start to maybe think about possibly, someday, maybe having a problem that I might just need a little help with.

[Judithe]

Hmmm...guess you can't go much smaller...lol! If I went so far as to admit you have a cough problem, then I might have to consider I have one too (have a few more than 10 right now...).

I firmly lay the blame here! I started my first PNR challenge in April, and it was SO fun I can't stop! I love reading (and making lists, and meeting people who enjoy their reads as much as I do!)

[Valorie]

I think we are sailing in the same boat Ann!! My lists are not as fancy as yours, I just have a notebook with 2 1/2 pages of challenges currently going!! At least you don't dream about making new challenges! In the back of my challenge notebook I have 5-6 pages of misc challenges I've dreamed about and have written down! Pathetic I know! I try and suggest them slowly in the appropriate threads! Wouldnt want anyone to think I'm crazy! Ha, it may be too late huh?

[MJ]

I'm in will post list when I've chosen my books.

[Kalli]

1. A/B~~Aimee Peltier from Bad Moon Rising by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2. C/D/E~~Channon from Dragonswan by Sherrilyn Kenyon
3. F/G~~Gideon from The Darkest Lie by Gena Showalter
4. H/I/J~~Jericho from Dream Warrior by Sherrilyn Kenyon
5. K/L~~Lucien from The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter
6. M/N/O~~Nick Gautier from Infintiy by Sherrilyn Kenyon
7. P/Q~~Acheron Parthenopaeus from Acheron by Sherrilyn Kenyon
8. R/S/T~~Stryker from One Silent Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
9. U/V/W~~Vane from Night Play by Sherrilyn Kenyon
10. X/Y/Z~~Zypher from Dream Chaser by Sherrilyn Kenyon

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

I am in, will update the blanks as I go:

0/10 Complete

1. A/B:
2. C/D/E: Cadeon Woede from Dark Desires After Dusk
3. F/G:
4. H/I/J: Hawk from Beyond the Highland Mist
5. K/L:
6. M/N/O: Mencheres from Eternal Kiss of Darkness
7. P/Q: Peeta from Catching Fire
8. R/S/T: Smitty from The Beast in Him
9. U/V/W: Jack Winter from Demon Bound
10. X/Y/Z:

[Ann aka Iftcan]

The only reason that I don't have lists of challeges that I've thought of is--my hubby threatened me with being forcibly entered into a 12 step program if I even thought about making up my own challenges. :o) I know, I know, I'm a wimp for not doing it anyway. Well, that and I don't have a spare second to even think about them. After all, if I was coming up with challenges, it would cut down on my reading time.

[Nicole]

I am in, too! This is my first reading challenge. I will post my intended reading when I figure them out! How fun this is going to be!

[Charlotte (Buried in Books)]

Valorie wrote: "I think we are sailing in the same boat Ann!! My lists are not as fancy as yours, I just have a notebook with 2 1/2 pages of challenges currently going!! At least you don't dream about making new c..."

Valorie why don't you set up a dare in the Romance Readers Challenge group if you have lots of challenges in your notebook??

It's good to share!

[Shannon]

I am so IN! Tenative List for August :



1. A/B - Alec Reynard / I Burn For You By Susan Sizemore
2. C/D/E - Chloe Saunders / The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong
3. F/G - Grace / Linger by Maggie Stiefvater
4. H/I/J - John Matthew / Lover Mine by J.R. Ward
5. K/L - Kaye / Tithe by Holly Black
6. M/N/O - Ivory Malinov / Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan
7. P/Q - Elizabeth Phoenix / Any Given Doomsday by Lori Handeland
8. R/S/T - Raphael / Angel’s Blood by Nalini Singh
9. U/V/W - Jasha Wilde / Scent of Darkness By Christina Dodd
9. X/Y/Z - Zoey / Burned by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast

[Joyce]

I'm in. I'll need to research so I'll post a list as soon as possible.
1. A/B
2. C/D/E
3. F/G
4. H/I/J
5. K/L
6. M/N/O
7. P/Q
8. R/S/T
9. U/V/W
10. X/Y/Z

[Joyce]

I'm in. I will post my list as soon as I figure it out.
0/10
1. A/B
2. C/D/E - Emmaline Troy - A Hunger Like No Other - Kresley Cole
3. F/G
4. H/I/J
5. K/L
6. M/N/O
7. P/Q
8. R/S/T - Lucan Thorne - Kiss of Midnight - Lara Adrian
9. U/V/W
10. X/Y/Z - Zadist - Lover Awakened - JR Ward

[Valorie]

Charlotte (Buried in Books) wrote: "Valorie wrote: "I think we are sailing in the same boat Ann!! My lists are not as fancy as yours, I just have a notebook with 2 1/2 pages of challenges currently going!! At least you don't dream a..."

Thats a good idea!! The categories cover a bunch of different books, does that matter?

[Ms.soule]

Challenge question - do the characters have to be MAIN characters? For example the Lords of the Underworlds series frequently mentions Zeus...can I use him as a Z character so I can squeeze The Darkest Lie in this month? I'm all caught up on the BDB series so I can't use Zadist or Xhex this month. :-(

[Rebecca (Bec)]

Im in, been a while for me but this looks okay I will post as I go...

1. A/B
2. C/D/E
3. F/G
4. H/I/J
5. K/L
6. M/N/O
7. P/Q
8. R/S/T
9. U/V/W
10. X/Y/Z

[Elizabeth]

what a great idea! ill have to find some books to do this with .. don't know if i can read 10 books in a month though. i'm such a slow reader!

[Nicole]

Here is what I have so far! Three of these dont come out until August 24!

READ: 3/10

1. A/B- Abria, Heavenly, Jennifer Laurens
2. C/D/E- Connall, Demonica, Sin Undone
3. F/G- Grace, Shiver by Maggie Steifvater
4. H/I/J-Julia, Sleepless, Cyn Balog
5. K/L- Katniss Everdeen, Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
6. M/N/O- Malkolm Slaine, IAD, Demon from the Dark
7. P/Q- Perruquet, Marguerite. Mirror of my Soul, Joey Hill
8. R/S/T- Tess Culver, Midnight Breeds, Kiss of Crimson
9. U/V/W- Weston Wilson, The Pace, Shelena Shorts
10. X/Y/Z- Zara, Captivate, Carrie Jones

[Samantha]

Elizabeth wrote: "what a great idea! ill have to find some books to do this with .. don't know if i can read 10 books in a month though. i'm such a slow reader!"

Just do the best you can, it's all in fun anyways :)

[Charlotte (Buried in Books)]

Valorie wrote: "Charlotte (Buried in Books) wrote: "Valorie wrote: "I think we are sailing in the same boat Ann!! My lists are not as fancy as yours, I just have a notebook with 2 1/2 pages of challenges currentl..."

Hmmm, maybe set something up under the "Other Challenges"??

[Valorie]

Charlotte (Buried in Books) wrote: "Valorie wrote: "Charlotte (Buried in Books) wrote: "Valorie wrote: "I think we are sailing in the same boat Ann!! My lists are not as fancy as yours, I just have a notebook with 2 1/2 pages of ch..."

I'll ask Yz, thanks for the suggestion!

[BJ Rose]

AUGUST
Character Alphabet Parade
completed 0/10

1. A/B: Betsy Taylor in Undead and Unappreciated by MJ Davidson
2. C/D/E: Chloe in The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong
3. F/G: Fiona in She's No Faerie Princess by Christine Warren
4. H/I/J: John Matthew in Lover Mine by J.R. Ward
5. K/L: Katniss in Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
6. M/N/O: Max Shannon in Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh
7. P/Q: Quinn in Kiss of Fire by Deborah Cooke
8. R/S/T: Rikki in Water Bound by Christine Feehan
9. U/V/W: Wren, Maggie in Must Love Hellhounds
10. X/Y/Z: Zoe in The Treasure Keeper by Shana Abe

[rebecca j]

1. Brady in A Fiend in Need - Maureen Child
2. Davy in Aphrodite's Secret - Julie Kenner
3. Finn in Incarceron - Catherine Fisher
4. Jared in Parallel Heat - Deirdre Knight
5. Kitty in Touched by an Alien - Gini Koch
6. Milos in The Summoning - Kelley Armstrong
7. Octavia PYE in Steamed - Katie MacAlister
8. Sasha in Undead on Arrival - LA Banks
9. William in High Stakes - Erin McCarthy
10. Zara in The Lost Queen - Frewin Jones

[MJ]

Characters Alphabet Parade Challenge
August 1 - August 31, 2010

2/10 DONE!

1.Adams, Garreth - Angel Star
2.Danaus - Wait for Dusk
3.Gryphon - Mona Lisa Awakening 1/8/10
4.Jill Kismet - Night Shift
5.Kaylin Neya - Cast in Shadow 2/8/10
6.Meghan - The Iron Daughter
7.Persephone Alcmedi - Fatal Circle
8.Sullivan, Ethan - Some Girls Bite
9.Waynest, Shiarra - Hunted By The Others
10.Zoey Redbird - Burned

[Joyce]

Here is my list
I have a question though ....Do short stories count?

AUGUST READING CHALLENGE

1. A/B - Bella Swan Eclipse
2. C/D/E - Claire Danvers The Dead Girls' Dance
3. F/G Henry Fitzroy Blood Lines
4. H/I/J Ivan Drake The Devil To Pay
5. K/L Mackayla Lane Bloodfever
6. M/N/O - Mercy Thompson Moon Called
7. P/Q - Jaz Parks Once Bitten, Twice Shy
8. R/S/T Ravin Crosse Kiss Me Deadly
9. U/V/W Jack Winter Street Magic
10. X/Y/Z - Zarek Dance With The Devil

TO BE READ

[Joyce]

Elizabeth wrote: "what a great idea! ill have to find some books to do this with .. don't know if i can read 10 books in a month though. i'm such a slow reader!"

Me too but it is a fun challenge. I only did 3 books for the last challenge.

[Ann aka Iftcan]

Eternity21--they count IF You read the entire book. You can't just read the one story and have it count. At least, that's how its worked in the past.

[Joyce]

Ann aka Iftcan wrote: "Eternity21--they count IF You read the entire book. You can't just read the one story and have it count. At least, that's how its worked in the past."

Thank you I was wondering. I changed my list then.

[Tina]

Count me in too! Will post the rest later.

1. A/B
2. C/D/E
3. F/G Grace Linger
4. H/I/J Jillian To Tame a Highland Warrior
5. K/L
6. M/N/O
7. P/Q
8. R/S/T
9. U/V/W Willow Kiss and Tell
10.X/Y/Z

[Tina]

Jessica I'm sorry for your loss. :(

[☻Nikki☻]

Here's mine so far *subject to change*

DURATION: August 1 - August 31, 2010
0/10

1. A/B
2. C/D/E - Ethan Carrick - High Stakes
3. F/G
4. H/I/J - Rose Hathaway - Vampire Academy
5. K/L - Katniss Everdeen - Mockingjay
6. M/N/O - Merit - Some Girls Bite
7. P/Q
8. R/S/T - Mercy Thompson - Blood Bound
9. U/V/W - Runa Wagner - Desire Unchained
10. X/Y/Z

Unread:

Read:

[RogueHireling]

I'm in!

1. A/B - Anya - The Darkest Kiss
2. C/D/E - Ehren - First Lord's Fury
3. F/G - Fred - Wicked Weaves
4. H/I/J - Harry Dresden - Storm Front
5. K/L - Anna Latham - Cry Wolf
6. M/N/O - Kitty Norville - Kitty Raises Hell
7. P/Q - Paragon - Dragon Haven
8. R/S/T - Eric Sinclair - Undead and Unreturnable
9. U/V/W - Kate Winslow - The Hollow Kingdom
10. X/Y/Z - Zeb - Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs

[Sara]

here's what I got so far...

1. A/B
2. C/D/E
3. F/G
4. H/I/J
5. K/L Keenan Fragile Eternity
6. M/N/O Oliver Hazard Perry Masquerade
7. P/Q
8. R/S/T
9. U/V/W
9. X/Y/Z