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November DONE 4/41.The Ninth Month Read a book where a Character uses Magic
2.Birthstone-Topaz Read a book with a yellow color.
3.Zodiac Signs- Scorpio Read a book where a charcter is considered a Soldier
4.Birth Flower- Chrysanthemums Read a book where a character is considered to be a hybrid of two species.
November is almost done. Reading The Awakening now.November
1. 9th Month - The Awakening - K. Armstrong
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November done!1. Ninth month (character uses magic) -
2. Topaz (Yellow cover) -
3. Scorpio (character is soldier) -
4. Chrysanthemum (character is hybrid of two species) -
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December 20101 Tenth month (Set in a different decade) -
2 Turquoise (Blue in title) - TBD
3 Sagittarius (character is lawyer) - TBD
4 Holly (Christmas theme) -
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Question for Turquoise (blue in title) - does it mean the title needs to be the color blue or does it mean the word "blue" needs to be in the title?
MONTH TO MONTH CHALLENGE 9/1/2010 - 9/1/2011
6/50
January (DIDNT FINISH) =(
1.Named For Janus Read a book that has a character that changes form/ two faces (Shadow of the Moon by Rachel Hawthorne) 1/6 (Daniel)
2.Birthstone-Garnet Read a book with a Red cover. (Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulton) 1/10
3.Zodiac Sign-Capricorn- Read a book that has a character who is a Farmer
(didnt finish) =(
4.Birth Flower- Carnation- Read a book where two characters fall in love.
(Take me There by Carolee Dean) 1/4 (Dylan and Jess)
February
1.Named for Februa- Read a book where a character makes a scarifice for others.
2.Birthstone-Amethyst Read a book with a purple cover
3.Zodiac Sign-Aquarius Read a book that has a Doctor as it's character
4.Birth Flower- Violets Read a book that has a heart on it's cover.
March
1.Named for Mars Read a book that has a War within it's story.
2.Birthstone-Aquamarine Read a book with a Pale Blue cover
3.Zodiac Sign-Pisces Read a book that has a Detective as a character.
4.Birth Flower-Daffodils Read a book that has a star/stars on it's cover
April
1.Named for Aprodite Read a book where a character is considered to be God/Godess
2.Birthstone-Diamond Read a book that has a White cover
3.Zodiac Sign-Aries Read a book that has a character that is a Journalist
4.Birth Flower-Daisy Read a Young Adult novel or a book where a character is considered Innocent.
May
1.Named for Maia Read a book that takes place in the Spring
2.Birthstone-Emerald Read a book with a Green cover
3.Zodiac Sign-Taurus Read a book with a character that is a Model.
4.Birth Flower-Lily of The Valley Read a book with a Happy ending
June
1.Named for Juno Read a book with a married couple or a couple that gets married within the story.
2.Birthstone-Pearl Read a book with the word White in it's title
3.Zodiac Sign-Gemini Read a book that has a Teacher as it's character.
4.Birth Flower-Rose Read a book that has a shape of an Oval on it's cover.
July
1.Named for Juluis Ceasar Read a book that has a Roman Warrior in it.
2.Birthstone-Ruby Read a book with Red in it's title
3.Zodiac Sign- Cancer Read a book that has a Baker as it's character
4.Birth Flower-Water Lily Read a book that is considered to be Humorous.
August
1.Named for Augutus Ceasar Read a book set in Roman times
2.Birthstone-Peridot Read a book with a Pale Green cover.
3.Zodiac Sign-Leo Read a book with a Character that is Self-Emplyed
4.Birth Flower-Gladiolas Read a book with a Sword on it's cover.
September (Birthday Month)
1.Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost 9/3
2.Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh 9/13
3.Lover Awakened by JR Ward 9/2
4.Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs 9/21
5.Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare 9/25
6.Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill 9/27
October
1.The Eight Month Read a Book that starts with E or has Eight in it's title.
2.Birthstone-Opal Read a book with Multiple colors on it's cover.
3.Zodiac Sign-Libra Read a book with a Tailor as a character.
4.Birth Flower-CalendulaRead a book with a Flower on it's cover.
November
1.The Ninth Month Read a book where a Character uses Magic
2.Birthstone-Topaz Read a book with a yellow color.
3.Zodiac Signs- Scorpio Read a book where a charcter is considered a Soldier
4.Birth Flower- Chrysanthemums Read a book where a character is considered to be a hybrid of two species.
December (FINISHED)
1.The Tenth Month Read a book that takes place in a different Decade (Hawksong by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes) 12/15
2.Birthstone-Turquoise Read a book with Blue in it's title
(Succubus Blues by Richelle MEad) 12/4
3.Zodiac Sign-Saggitarius Read a book that has a Lawyer as it's character. (DArk Secret 1: Don't Tell by Elizabeth Chandler) 12/13 (Frank)
4.Birth Flower- Holly Read a book with a Christmas theme.
(Succubus HEat by Richelle Mead) 12/10
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December 2010 1 Tenth month (Set in a different decade) -
2 Turquoise (Blue in title) -
3 Sagittarius (character is lawyer) -
4 Holly (Christmas theme) -
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December DONE 4/4!!!1.The Tenth Month Read a book that takes place in a different Decade
2.Birthstone-Turquoise Read a book with Blue in it's title
3.Zodiac Sign-Saggitarius Read a book that has a Lawyer as it's character.
4.Birth Flower- Holly Read a book with a Christmas theme.
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January 2011 1 Janus (Shape-shifter or two-faced) - About a Dragon by G.A. Aiken
2 Garnet (Red Cover) -
3 Capricorn (character is farmer) -
4 Carnation (2 characters fall in love) - TBD
If you need a book with a farmer:Winter Kiss by Deborah Cooke has one as well as Born to Bite by Lynsay Sands.
When I started Winter Kiss last month and realized it had a farmer, I was all bummed, but then I read Born to Bite and had another farmer just fall into my lap.
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January 2011 - Completed!1 Janus (Shape-shifter or two-faced) -
2 Garnet (Red Cover) -
3 Capricorn (character is farmer) -
4 Carnation (2 characters fall in love) -
(don't you just love how the red line lines up between the first two books?)
January DONE!!!!1.Named For Janus Read that has a character that changes form.
2.Birthstone-Garnet Read a book with a Red cover.
3.Zodiac Sign-Capricorn- Read a book that has a character who is a Farmer
4.Birth Flower- Carnation- Read a book where two characters fall in love.
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February 2011 1 Februa (character makes a sacrifice) -
2 Amethyst (Purple cover) -
3 Aquarius (character is doctor) -
4 Violets (heart on cover) -
FEBRUARY: FINISHED!4/4
1. Named for Februa:
2/6 (char. sacrifice:Oliza Shardae Cobria)2. Birthstone Amethyst:
2/4 (purple cover)3. Zodiac Sign Aquarius:
2/12 (char. doctor:Doctor Wagner)4. Birth Flower Violets:
2/25 (heart on cover)
February DONE!!!1.Named for February- Read a book where a character makes a sacrifice for others.
2.Birthstone-Amethyst Read a book with a purple cover
3.Zodiac Sign-Aquarius Read a book that has a Doctor as it's character
4.Birth Flower- Violets Read a book that has an heart on it's cover.
Say wrote: "FEBRUARY: FINISHED!4/4
1. Named for Februa:
2/6 (char. sacrifice:Oliza Shardae Cobria)2. Birthstone Amethyst:
2/4 (purple co..."Say, I just read Wolfcry & Across the Universe for this too! Funny!
March 2011 5/6 completed
1. Mars (war theme) -
2. Aquamarine (Pale blue cover) -
3. Pisces (character is detective) -
4. Daffodils (star(s) on cover) -
5. birthday choice - Heads You Lose by Lisa Lutz & David Hayward
6. birthday choice -
March 2011 6/6 completed. Done!
1. Mars (war theme) -
2. Aquamarine (Pale blue cover) -
3. Pisces (character is detective) -
4. Daffodils (star(s) on cover) -
5. birthday choice -
6. birthday choice -
If I might jump in this challenge... I'll start here... And tack on Oct 2010-March 2011 reads when I can?! Ok?April 2011
1.Named for Aprodite - Awakened – PC Cast + Kristin Cast
2.Birthstone-Diamond - Beastly – Alex Flinn
3.Zodiac Sign-Aries - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo – Stieg Larson
4.Birth Flower-Daisy - Gone – Michael Grant
Playing Catchup:
5. Named for Mars (March) – Leviathan – Scott Westerfeld
6. Birthstone-Garnet (January) - Therapy – Jonathan Kellerman
7. Birth Flower- Chrysanthemums (November) – Fang – James Patterson
8. Birthstone-Opal (October) - Message in a Bottle – Nicholas Sparks
March DONE!!!1.Named for Mars Read a book that has a War within it's story.
2.Birthstone-Aquamarine Read a book with a Pale Blue cover
3.Zodiac Sign-Pisces Read a book that has a Detective as a character.
4.Birth Flower-Daffodila Read a book that has an star/stars on it's cover
Just to update:November
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December
1. 10th Month -
2. Birth stone -
3. Zodiak -
4. Birth flower -
January
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2. Birth stone -
3. Zodiak -
4. Birth flower -
February
1. Named -
2. Birth stone -
3. Zodiak -
4. Birth flower -
March
1. Named -
2. Birth stone -
3. Zodiak -
4. Birth flower -
April 2011 1. Aphrodite (God/Goddess character) -
2. Diamond (White cover) -
3. Aries (character is journalist) -
4. Daisy (YA or character considered innocent) -
APRIL - ONLY 3/41.Named for Aprodite Read a book where a character is considered to be God/Goddess NONE
2.Birthstone-Diamond Read a book that has White cover
3.Zodiac Sign-Aries Read a book that has a character that is a Journalist
4.Birth Flower-Daisy Read a Young Adult novel or a book where a character is considered Innocent.
Everything Paranormal ChallengeDuration 4/1/2011 - 9/31/2011
April - Done!
1.Named for Aprodite Read a book where a character is considered to be God/Goddess:
The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan - 4/30/2011 - ****
2.Birthstone-Diamond Read a book that has a White cover:
Me, Myself, and Why? by MaryJanice Davidson - 4/4/2011 - ****
3.Zodiac Sign-Aries Read a book that has a character that is a Journalist
Lullaby by Chuck Palahniuk - 4/14/2011 - ***
4.Birth Flower-Daisy Read a Young Adult novel or a book where a character is considered Innocent.
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley - 4/15/2011 - ****
May - Done!
1.Named for Maia Read a book that takes place in the Spring: Married with Zombies by Jesse Petersen - 5/19/2011 - *****
2.Birthstone: Emerald Read a book with a Green cover: The Unicorn Sonata by Peter S. Beagle - 5/21/2011 - *****
3.Zodiac Sign-Taurus: Read a book with a character that is a Model: Airhead by Meg Cabot - 5/24/2011 - ****
4.Birth Flower: Lily of The Valley Read a book with a Happy ending: Goddess of Light by P.C. Cast - 5/31/2011 - *****
Carolyn F. wrote: "Say wrote: "FEBRUARY: FINISHED!4/4
1. Named for Februa:
2/6 (char. sacrifice:Oliza Shardae Cobria)2. Birthstone Amethyst:
..."hihihi....nice!!!
didnt do march.....didnt finish april....=(
April: 3/4
1. Named for Aprodite: None!!! sad sad sad!!!
2. Birth Stone Diamond:
4/5 (white cover)3. Zodiac Sign Aries:
4/11 (char. journalist - dylan alexander)4. Birth Flower Daisy:
4/1 (ya novel/book)
Anyone having any luck finding a book set in Spring? Most of my books don't mention what time of year they are taking place.May 2011
1. Maia (story takes place in Spring) - TBD
2. Emerald (Green cover) -
3. Taurus (characer is model) -
4. Lily of the Valley (book with a happy ending) -
Everything Paranormal ChallengeDuration 6/1/2011 - 6/30/2011
June 2011
1.Named for Juno: Read a book with a married couple or a couple that gets married within the story: Vision in White by Nora Roberts - 6/28/2011 - *****
2.Birthstone-Pearl: Read a book with the word White in it's title: White Cat by Holly Black - 6/17/2011 - *****
3.Zodiac Sign-Gemini: Read a book that has a Teacher as it's character:
Marked by P.C. Cast - 6/9/2011 - ****
4.Birth Flower-Rose: Read a book that has a shape of an Oval on it's cover: Bumped by Megan McCafferty - 7/1/2011 - ***
Well, I'm pretty sure a couple of the short stories took place in the Spring.May 2011
1. Maia (story takes place in Spring) -
2. Emerald (Green cover) -
3. Taurus (characer is model) -
4. Lily of the Valley (book with a happy ending) -
Anyone have any suggestions for oval on the cover?June 2011
1. Juno (married couple or gets married) -
2. Pearl (White in title) - Single White Vampire by Lynsay Sands
3. Gemini (character is teacher) - Firespell by Chloe Neill
4. Rose (cover has oval shape on it) - TBD
Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Anyone have any suggestions for oval on the cover?June 2011
1. Juno (married couple or gets married) - Strange Bedpersons by Jennifer Crusie - 6/1/11
2. Pearl (White in title) - Single White Va..."
Bumped by Megan McCafferty
That is definitely an oval. Thanks!
This month was hard! 2/4May
1.Named for Maia Read a book that takes place in the Spring None
2.Birthstone-Emerald Read a book with a Green cover
3.Zodiac Sign-Taurus Read a book with a character that is a Model. None
4.Birth Flower-Lily of The Valley Read a book with a Happy ending
Done!June 2011
1 Juno (married couple or gets married) -
2 Pearl (White in title) -
3 Gemini (character is teacher) -
4 Rose (cover has oval shape on it) -
So does anyone have any good suggestions for a Roman Warrior character for next month?
Everything Paranormal Challenge Month to Month Challenge
Duration: 7/1/2011 - 7/31/2011
July
1.Named for Julius Ceasar: Read a book that has a Roman Warrior in it:
The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
2.Birthstone-Ruby: Read a book with Red in it's title:
(Red Headed Step-Child)
3.Zodiac Sign-Cancer: Read a book that has a Baker as it's character:
Mennonite in a Little Black Dress by Rhoda Janzen
4.Birth Flower-Water Lily: Read a book that is considered to be Humorous:
Blood Work by Kim Harrison
Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "So does anyone have any good suggestions for a Roman Warrior character for next month?"Well, I was thinking The Mark of the Horse Lord but it's not a Paranormal book. Just Historical Fiction. That one is going to be difficult, Roman Warrior AND Paranormal. I need some help with this one too.
Suzanne wrote: "Well, I was thinking The Mark of the Horse Lord but it's not a Paranormal book. Just Historical Fiction. That one is going to be difficult, Roman Warrior AND Paranormal. I need some help with this one too. "According to message 22, the books don't have to be paranormal. If you do want a paranormal, I believe this one qualifies:
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1.The Eight Month Read a Book that starts with E or has Eight in it's title.
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Coming Undone3.Zodiac Sign-Libra Read a book with a Tailor as a character. NONE
4.Birth Flower-CalendulaRead a book with a Flower on it's cover.
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