September's Build Your Own Challenge

[D.G.]

Congrats Suzanne!

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

Thanks : )

[Carol Cork *Young at Heart Oldie*]

Build Your Own Challenge
3/5 finished

Finish 'Comanche' series by Catherine Anderson

Comanche Heart 8 Sept (5*)
Indigo Blue
Comanche Magic

Finish 'Travis' series by Lisa Kleypas

Blue-Eyed Devil 10 Sept (5*)
Smooth Talking Stranger 18 Sept (5*)

Might be able to complete the challenge after all.

[BJ Rose]

Suzanne wrote: "FINISHED!"

Congratulations, Suzanne!!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

D.G. I was surprised at what a wonderful love story Passion was! I wasn't expecting that from such a sexually heated read. I was very happy.

I'm enjoying The Raven Prince. Wow, I'm not very far in but Edward's awareness of his "unhandsome" face is breaking my heart.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Great job, Suzanne! WTG!

Feel free to keep reading and posting if you'd like, and I'll add the books to a "bonus" round for you.

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

Thanks, I really liked this challange

Oh in that case I will keep adding ; )

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Thanks, I really liked this challange

I'm very, very happy to hear that!! I always worry that they'll be boring, or too challenging, or not challenging enough...

Oh in that case I will keep adding ; )

Yay! I love seeing what everyone else is reading. I'm thinking of making a post with book totals from all the challenges for everyone. Not to see who's reading more than who, but so we can keep track how many books we've read as a challenge group.

[Catherine]

My goal is to read 10 books from my "Own-but-haven't-read" shelf.

10/10 - Finished

1. The Pirate Next Door by Jennifer Ashley - Completed 9/2
2. The Matchmaker by Rexanne Becnel - Completed 9/3
3. Seven Secrets of Seduction by Anne Mallory - Completed 9/4
4. Ruthless by Anne Stuart - Completed 9/5
5. A Little Bit Wild by Victoria Dahl - Completed 9/6
6. Three Nights with a Scoundrel by Tessa Dare - Completed 9/7
7. Last Dragon Standing by G.A. Aiken - Completed 9/7
8. The Devil's Waltz by Anne Stuart - Completed 9/9
9. Once A Rake by Rona Sharon - Completed 9/12
10. For the Earl's Pleasure by Anne Mallory - Completed 9/13




Bonus books!

1. About A Dragon by G.A. Aiken - Completed 9/9
2. Ill Wind by Rachel Caine - Completed 9/11
3. Changeless by Gail Carriger - Completed 9/15
4. The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook - Completed 9/19

[BJ Rose]

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "Great job, Suzanne! WTG!

Feel free to keep reading and posting if you'd like, and I'll add the books to a "bonus" round for you."

I was reluctant to start a Round Two 'cause I was sure I wouldn't be able to complete it, especially since I challenged myself to different authors. So I'll keep adding as well.

Add me to those who are enjoying this challenge!

[D.G.]

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "D.G. I was surprised at what a wonderful love story Passion was! I wasn't expecting that from such a sexually heated read. I was very happy.

I'm enjoying The Raven Prince. Wow, I'm not very far in..."

With that start, I never expected Passion to be such heart-wrenching story.

Now I want to read Raven again! Buah!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Catherine, I'm interested in reading The Iron Duke. The name alone has my attention.

BJ, I'm so happy to hear you also enjoyed the challenge! I'll be sure and keep your stats updated as well. Make sure you mark them as bonus reads. I get easily confused, sometimes. **sigh**

D.G. Regarding Passion - Exactly!!!! Are you going to read Patience?

[Beverly]

This was my first challenge. I completed 12 books. All were really good.

Elizabeth Hoyt's 4 Soldiers series (4 titles)
Pamela Clare's Surrender, Untamed and Ride the Fire (3 titles)
Mary Wine's BED books (3 titles)
Two and Three of Tessa Dare's (2 titles)

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Excellent, Beverly! Congratulations!!

[D.G.]

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "Are you going to read Patience?"

I have it on my PBS wishlist and I'll request it one of these days. It's gotten so many bad reviews that it's not that I'm dying to read it. Have you read it yet?

[D.G.]

Congrats Beverly!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

I did read it, D.G. and I know why people don't like it. But when I read a book, I try to get into the mindset of the characters, and so while I see why some people really didn't like it, I ok with why the characters did the things they did.

If you want more details, you can PM me, and I'll tell you what I can without giving away too much.

[D.G.]

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "I did read it, D.G. and I know why people don't like it. But when I read a book, I try to get into the mindset of the characters, and so while I see why some people really didn't like it, I ok with..."

I try to do that too. If the actions make sense within the confines of the character, I'm OK with them, even if I'd never do something like that in a million years.

I'll guess I make my own opinion when I read it. :p

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

I think ... in my review I said that if the theme of Passion was 'open for me' and the theme of Patience was 'submit to me.' If that helps.

[BJ Rose]

Beverly wrote: "This was my first challenge. I completed 12 books. All were really good.

Elizabeth Hoyt's 4 Soldiers series (4 titles)
Pamela Clare's Surrender, Untamed and Ride the Fire (3 titles)
Mary ..."

Congratulations, Beverly!!

[Becky]

The Laird Who Loved Me by Karen Hawkins
To Desire a Devil by Elizabeth Hoyt Finished 9/20
Midnight Pleasures with a Scoundrel by Lorraine Heath Finished 9/6

Trying new authors:
Heather Grothaus with The Warrior
Tess Gerritsen with The Surgeon (also a new genre)
P.Q. Glisson with Her Sanctuary

5/6 for September

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Congrats, Beverly and Suzanne!

[Beverly]

Thank you everyone. I'm so glad that I joined this group.

[D.G.]

W♥LK - Sept. Build Your Own Challenge - 11/11 Completed

Read 11 Books
- At least 10 from my TBR (11/10)
- At least 2 must have 400+ pgs. (2/2)
- At least 1 book from 5 different series (7/5)

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Beverly wrote: "Thank you everyone. I'm so glad that I joined this group."

And we, my dear, are so happy to have you with us!!!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

D.G.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Woot!!!!!!!! Way to go!!!!

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

Thanks :)

[BJ Rose]

D.G. wrote: "W♥LK - Sept. Build Your Own Challenge - 11/11 Completed"

Congratulations, D.G.!!

[D.G.]

Thanks Dhestiny and BJ. :) I was glad that I was able to read the mini challenges. :)

Let's see how many do I read for the bonus part!

[BJ Rose]

UM, I put a √ in front of the bonus books so they're easy to pick out, but am reposting my original list as well so I can keep myself honest about sticking to the different authors rule.


Build Your Own Challenge
September 1 - 30
12/12 DONE! plus 6 Bonus Books

Read 5 books from the library by 5 different authors

1. The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd- Sept. 2 (4*)
2. Don of the Dead by Casey Daniels - Sept 3 (3*)
3. My Brother Michael by Mary Stewart - Sept 3 (4.5*)
4. Finding Miracles by Julia Alvarez - Sept 6 (3.5*)
5. The House on Mango Street by Sandra Cisneros - Sept 8 (3.5*)

Bonus Books
√ 6. The Merlot Murders by Ellen Crosby - Sept 12 (4*)
√ 7. Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver - Sept 14 (5*)
√ 8. The Body in the Basement by Katherine Hall Page - Sept 17 (2.5*)

Read 4 historical romances from 4 different authors
1. Three Nights with a Scoundrel by Tessa Dare - Sept 7 (5*)
2. Let It Be Love by Victoria Alexander - Sept 11 (4*)
3. Guardian Angel by Julie Garwood - Sept 13 (4.5*)
4. Princess Charming by Elizabeth Thornton - Sept 16 (4*)

Bonus Books
√ 5. One Sinful Night by Kaitlin O'Riley - Sept 18 (2.5*)
√ 6. Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas - Sept 21(4.5*)

Read 3 paranormal books from 3 different authors
1. All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris - Sept 9 (3.5*)
2. Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz - Sept 4 (4*)
3. Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause - Sept 5

Bonus Books
√ 4. Demon From the Dark by Kresley Cole - Sept 19 (3*)

[Catherine]

BJ, how did you post that symbol?

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Great job, BJ!!!

[BJ Rose]

Catherine wrote: "BJ, how did you post that symbol?"

I saw someone else use one a while ago, but the directions she gave didn't work for me. Don't know if it's different for PC/Mac - for the Mac, I used Option(alt) v and made it bold so it would stand out more

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

√

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Ok, so you copied and pasted it, BJ?

[Catherine]

I can't get it to work unless I copy and paste it. Too bad. :(

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

That's what I did, too, Catherine. Make a WORD doc with all the symbols you want to use and copy and paste.

[Catherine]

Good idea!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

7/9 completed

I'm going to read 9 or more books from my To Be Read Shelf.

1 - The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella - Stephenie Meyer - Done
2 - The Raven Prince- Elizabeth Hoyt - Done
3 - Naked Edge - Pamela Clare - Done
4 - Three Nights with a Scoundrel- Tessa Dare - Done
5 - The Leopard Prince - Elizabeth Hoyt
6 - Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake- McClean, Sarah Done
7 - Black Jack – Lora Leigh - Done
8 - The Serpent Prince- Elizabeth Hoyt
9 - The Ranger – Rhonda Nelson - Done

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Danielle's September Challenge
Update 9/22/10, Completed 5/5 I'm Done!!!
1. Read a horror novel: 'Salem's Lot by Stephen King 9/13
2. Read an anthology: The Eternal Kiss: 13 Vampire Tales of Blood and Desire by Various 9/4
3. Read the next book in an ongoing series: Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh 9/22
4. Start a new series: Mark of the Demon by Diana Rowland
5. Read a historical romance: Reckless by Anne Stuart 9/19

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Thanks, Melissa!

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

WTG Danielle : )

[Catherine]

Congrats Danielle!

[Catherine]

My goal is to read 10 books from my "Own-but-haven't-read" shelf.

10/10 - Finished

1. The Pirate Next Door by Jennifer Ashley - Completed 9/2
2. The Matchmaker by Rexanne Becnel - Completed 9/3
3. Seven Secrets of Seduction by Anne Mallory - Completed 9/4
4. Ruthless by Anne Stuart - Completed 9/5
5. A Little Bit Wild by Victoria Dahl - Completed 9/6
6. Three Nights with a Scoundrel by Tessa Dare - Completed 9/7
7. Last Dragon Standing by G.A. Aiken - Completed 9/7
8. The Devil's Waltz by Anne Stuart - Completed 9/9
9. Once A Rake by Rona Sharon - Completed 9/12
10. For the Earl's Pleasure by Anne Mallory - Completed 9/13




Bonus books!

1. About A Dragon by G.A. Aiken - Completed 9/9
2. Ill Wind by Rachel Caine - Completed 9/11
3. Changeless by Gail Carriger - Completed 9/15
4. The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook - Completed 9/19
5. Black Swan Rising by Lee Carroll - Completed 9/21

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Thanks, Girls. Great job, Catherine.

[Catherine]

Thanks!

[BJ Rose]

Catherine wrote: "I can't get it to work unless I copy and paste it. Too bad. :("

Sorry you can't get it to work, Catherine - it must be different instructions for PC. I know someone in another thread explained the key strokes she used, but that didn't work for me.

[BJ Rose]

Congratulations, Danielle!!

Congratulations, Catherine!!

[Catherine]

That's okay BJ. Thanks anyway!

[Catherine]

Almost there Melissa!