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2010 September Monthly Challenge: Participants' List Thread
September: Sexy Ms. Takes by Jo LeighBirthday: If you dare by Kresley Cole
Geography: The Sinner by Tess Gerritsen
Pirate Day: Rogue by Kayla Gray
Labor Day: Moonlight Hero by Jessica Coulter Smith
Hispanic Heritage Month: Happy Hour at Casa Dracula by Marta Acosta
Romance Genre: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Lists and Shelves: Remember me? By Sophie Kinsella
Readers Choice: Bite me if you can by Lynsay Sands
I will mark them off as I go!
Tentative list...1. September: Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian
2. Birthday: Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian (B-day celebrant: Rossy)
3. Geography (Massachusetts): Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian
4.Pirate Day: Pirate by Fabio
5. Labor Day: Silent Scream by Karen Rose
6. National Hispanic Heritage Month: Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian
7. Library Card Sign-up Month: TBD
8. Classic romance: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
9. Of Lists and Shelves: While My Pretty One Sleeps by Mary Higgins Clark
10. Reader's Choice: TBD
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Romance Reader Monthly Challenge: September 1 – September 30, 20100/3
1. September: Sin Undone by Larissa Ione
2. Birthday: Club Dead by Charlaine Harris (Happy Birthday, Natalie!)
7. Library Card Sign-up Month: My Soul to Keep by Rachel Vincent (I've had it out on my card since it came out & need to finish it)
To anyone looking for a funny pirate book, I loved Katie MacAlister's
Blow Me Down
1-Slow Heat in Heaven-Sandra Brown-Finished2-The Bone Garden-Tess Gerritsen-Finished
I`m in,I will have to take care of my Grama so I hope I get it done.
Judithe wrote: "I'm in, with list to follow later.Question, would Lisa Kleypas count as a Mass. author? She was born in another state, but, as stated in her book jackets, website, etc., she was Miss Mass. 1985...."
Judithe, I asked the same thing over in the questions/suggestions thread. Yz said LK was fine for the MA category.
I'm in, for my first challenge, and I think I'll post as I go, since I'm not sure what will come in in the next week or so.
Julie (Mom2lnb) wrote: "...I asked the same thing over in the questions/suggestions thread. Yz said LK was fine for the MA category. ..."Thanks so much, Julie! I should go check that out too!!
0/10 Completed Duration: 9/1/10-9/30/10
This is a tentative list of probable reads, with alternatives!
1. September: Succubus Blues
2. Birthday:Happy Birthday, Laura!
Soulless
Wicked Lovely
Magic Study
Fire Study
3. Geography:
Scandal in Spring
It Happened One Autumn
4.Pirate Day: The Gift
5. Labor Day:Courting Catherine mechanic
6. Hispanic Heritage: One Hundred Years of Solitude
7. Library Card: Strangers
8. Romance Genre:
Sense and Sensibility
Pride and Prejudice
Emma
9. Of Lists and Shelves:
Ten Big Ones
B is for Burglar
10. Reader's Choice: TBD!
Im in for 31)The Seance by Heather Graham
7)
10)Nauti Dreams by Lora Leigh
RRRC September '100/3
Starts with S - Succubus Dreams by Richelle Mead
Of Lists and Shelves - Murder Mystery books in honour of Agatha Christie - Cradle and All by James Patterson
Readers Choice - How to Lose Friends and Alienate People by Toby Young
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Posted it on the right thread this time!!
I'm in for 5 for sure, maybe more if more stuff turns up as I'm reading. :)0/5
1. Starts with S Stray Rachel Vincent
2. September Bday *Happy Birthday to ME!* Mockingjay Suzanne Collins
6. Hispanic *Marc Ramos* Rogue Rachel Vincent
7. Library Book Once a Witch Colleen MacCullough OR Briar Rose Jane Yolen
9. Readers Choice Heroes Return Moira J. Moore
I will add as I go... 1. September: Sinful in Satin by Madeline Hunter
2. Birthday: From Tammy's list The Summer Hideaway (Lakeshore Chronicles, # 7) by Susan Wiggs
4.Pirate Day:
5. Labor Day: Blue Collar Workers: Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews
6. National Hispanic Heritage Month Read a Hispanic romance, or a book written by one, or has a Hispanic character. Stolen Fury by Elisabeth Naughton
7. Library Card Sign-up Month: Entwined by Elisabeth Naughton.
8. Romance Genre: Read a classic romance.
9. Of Lists and Shelves:
10. Reader's Choice:







0/101. September - A Secret Affair By Mary Balogh.
2. Rossy's Bookshelf (Happy Birthday Rossy!!) - Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon.
3. Georgraphy - Kiss of Midnight By Lara Adrian.
4. Pirate Day - The Pirate Lord By Sabrina Jeffries.
5. Labor day - The Stranger in Her Bed By Janet Chapman.
6. Hispanic Heritage Month (Character)- The Queen's Lady By Barbara Kyle.
7. Library - The Dangers of Deceiving a Viscount By Julia London.
8. Classic Romance - Emma By Jane Austen.
9. Murder Mystery Shelf - Two for the Dough By Janet Evanovich.
10. Reader's choice: The Bride By Julie Garwood.
I am so glad about the Lisa Kleypas being allowed for the geography part, I always have trouble finding books for specific places!
September Monthly Challenge0/3 Done
Birthday: Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward (Lindsay's list)
Library: Unspeakable by Sandra Brown
Reader's Choice:Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier
I have a question. When you read a book from a September birthday celebrant, is it just a book they've already read? All this time I've been thinking it was read a book whose author was born in that month, but now I think I'm wrong..lol.
Sandy wrote: "September Monthly Challenge0/3 Done
Birthday: Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward (Lindsay's list)
Library: Unspeakable by Sandra Brown
Reader's Choice:[book:Remarkable Cre..."
Ihope you like "Remarkable Creatures" Sandy, I read it recently, but didn't think it was as good as her other books
Going to go for all 100/10 Complete
1: September: Sinful by Charlotte Featherstone
2: Birthday (Mandy): Lord Perfect by Loretta Chase
3:Geography: Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas
4: Pirate Day: The Captain of All Pleasures by Kresley Cole
5: Labour Day: TBD
6: Hispanic: TBD
7: Library: Three Little Secrets by Liz Carlyle
8: Classic Romance: TBD
9: Lists & Shelves: The Rose Revived by Katie Fforde
10: Readers Choice: The Passage by Justin Kronin
Going for all 10 this time.1. S Book: Sin Undone by Larissa Ione
2. B-day (Kimmyh): Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas
3. MA: Taken by Midnight by Lara Adrian
4. Pirate Day: Surrender of a Siren by Tessa Dare
5. Labor Day: Blood Bound by Patricia Biggs
6. Hispanic: Happy Hour at Casa Dracula by Marta Costa
7. Library: Extracurricular Activities by Maggie Barbieri
8. Classic: Frederica by Georgette Heyer
9. Murder Mystery: Vengeance in Death by JD Robb
10 Choice: TBD
Tina wrote: "I have a question. When you read a book from a September birthday celebrant, is it just a book they've already read? All this time I've been thinking it was read a book whose author was born in t..."- Yeah, you should be using a GR birthday, Yz has the link on page 1 ... (Birthday Calender ) pick from one of our bookshelves. I did the same thing for awhile.
Okay, so anything on a goodreads members bookshelf that has been read that has a birthday that month? Got it! Thanks!
0/10 Read
September: The Season of Risks by Susan Hubbard
Birthday (Mine!): No Mercy by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Massachusetts:
Marauders of the Sea: Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day
Blue Collar Workers: Bad Moon Rising by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Hispanic Heritage:
Library: Heart of the Dragon by Gena Showalter
Classic Romance: Seized by Love by Susan Johnson
Of Lists and Shelves: Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen
Reader's Choice: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
2010 September:Done: 0/10
01. Storm Front - Jim Butcher
02. Raised by Wolves - Jennifer Lynn Barnes
03. Practical Magic - Alice Hoffman
(or Kiss of Midnight - Lara Adrian)
04. Catch Of The Day - Kristan Higgins
05. Blood Bound - Patricia Briggs
06. Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood - Ann Brashares
07. Agnes Grey - Anne Brontë
(or Villette - Charlotte Brontë)
08. Romeo and Juliet - William Shakespeare
09. Three To Get Deadly - Janet Evanovich
10. Cry Wolf - Patricia Briggs (probably)
Mine so far:0/10
1. September:The Search - Nora Roberts
2. Birthday: No Mercy - Sherrilyn Kenyon (N.L.)
3. Massachusetts:
4.Pirate Day: Siren's Song - Trish Albright
5. Blue Collar Workers:
6. Hispanic :
7. Library
8. Classic Romance.
9. Of Lists and Shelves: In Cold Blood - Truman Capote
10. Reader's Choice
Okay, I did well in August by picking only 5, so I'll do that again this month.1. Book that starts with S: - Sweethearts by Sara Zarr
4.Pirate Day - Broken Wing by Judith James
8. Classic Romance
Plus one more TBD.
Completed: 1/5 Okay, I suck this month.
Delicious Dee the book slut wrote: "of course i'm in...lol!! List to follow!still making choices, however...
1. Letter S - Safe Harbor
2. Birthday - Lover Unbound from Gigi's list (Happy Birthda..."
Garden Spells is awesome. Here's my review http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11... I don't think it has any actual spoilers.
Oh and I'm in, I'll post as I go along
Suzanne wrote: "Sandy wrote: "September Monthly Challenge0/3 Done
Birthday: Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward (Lindsay's list)
Library: Unspeakable by Sandra Brown
Reader's Choice:[book:..."
I hope I like it too, I'm using it for several challenges. I've heard mixed reviews. We'll see how it goes! :-)
I'm new to this so here goes...0/8 Read
1. September: Sin Undone by Larissa Ione
2. Birthday: Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
3. Geography: Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas
4. Pirate Day: Blow Me Down by Kate MacAlister
6. National Hispanic Heritage Month: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles
7. Library Card: A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Naked in Death by J.D. Robb
10.Reader's Choice: This Heart of Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
in for 3september: Seven Tears for Apollo- Phyllis a Whitney
Pirate day: The Seaking's Daughter- Barbara Michaels
reader's choice: Blush- Suzanne Forster
SEPTEMBER0 of 10 Complete!
1. Starts with “S”: Slow Heat by Jill Shalvis
2. Birthday: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins (Thanks Bianca!)
3. Massachusetts : A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas
4. Pirate Day: Pirate's Mistress by Marianne LaCroix (Argh!)
5. Blue Collar Worker: Lead Me On by Victoria Dahl
6. Hispanic Heritage: Prey by Rachel Vincent
7. Borrowed: Industrial Magic by Kelley Armstrong
8. Classic Romance: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin
9. Lists: Grave Secret by Charlaine Harris
10. Reader's Choice: The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown by Julia Quinn
To Read:
Complete:
Im in..Im new to the group so this is the 1st challenge I am participating in. Going to the bookstore tonight...will update later.1. September:
2. Birthday:
3. Geography:
4.Pirate Day:
5. Labor Day:
6. National Hispanic Heritage Month
7. Library Card Sign-up Month Read a book borrowed from the library.
8. Romance Genre:
9. Of Lists and Shelves:
10. Reader's Choice
Robin wrote:Garden Spells is awesome. Here's my review http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11589... I don't think it has any actual spoilers.I second that 'Garden Spells' is one of my favourite books ever!
RRRC September Monthly ChallengeI'm in for 5 this time!
1. Title "S": Succubus Blues
2. Birthday List (Rei): Catching Fire
8. Classic Romance: Wuthering Heights
9. Agatha Christie Tribute: Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
10. Readers Choice: Mockingjay
Yep, I loved both of them, although 'Sugar Queen' is by far my fave of all Sarah Addison Allen's books and is also one of my fave books ever. I just love her writing, she makes everything seem magical. Have you read them?
I choose 3.All Done!!! 3/3 Completed
1. September
5. Labor Day
7. Library Card
Challenge Duration: September 1 – September 30, 2010

I will do all 10. Here is my list so far, although I may have to change some if I cannot find them at the library.8/10
1.
2.
3. Geography: TBD, probably something by Lisa Kleypas
4. Pirate Day: The Care & Feeding Of Pirates by Jennifer Ashley
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
Mary--hope you like Seven Tears for Apollo. Its a great romantic thriller. Plus, its set in Greece. How could you NOT love it. :o)
2. Birthday: Read a book from a September B-day celebrant. Urban Shaman- Walker Papers- CE Murphy
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9. Of Lists and Shelves: Read a book from the first five pages of either of the following shelves:
Women Friendship Month
Murder Mystery Books in honor of Agatha Christie
Grave Sight (Harper Connelly, #1) by Charlaine Harris
10. Readers Choice
Chill Factor by Rachel Caine
Urban ShamanGrave SightChill Factor
I'm in for 3!RRRC September Monthly Challenge
Challenge Duration: September 1 – September 30, 2010
0/3 Completed
1. September: Stray - Rachel Vincent
2. Birthday: City of Bones - Cassandra Clare (Happy Birthday Bianca)
3. Library Card Sign-up month: The Girl Who Chased the Moon - Sarah Addison Allen
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Question, would Lisa Kleypas count as a Mass. author? She was born in another state, but, as stated in her book jackets, website, etc., she was Miss Mass. 1985....
(And happy early birthday, Ann!)