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2010 September Monthly Challenge: Participants' List Thread
Read: 7/105. Blue-Collar: Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs
8. Classic Romance: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Vengeance in Death by J.D. Robb
Also read:
I'm finally done(5 of 5) 9/20/101. S is for September: She's Got the Beat by Nancy Krulik 9/6/10
6. National Hispanic Heritage Month (Hispanic character):
Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas 9/20/10
7. Library Card Sign-up Month: Say It Ain't So by LaJill Hunt 9/4/10
8. Romance Genre: Love's Miracle by Jacqueline Thomas 9/9/10
10. Reader's Choice: The Very Thought of You by Lynn Kurland 9/3/10
8/10 Done1. Starts with S:
2. Happy B-Day Jael!: Nightwalker by Jocelyn Drake
3. Massachusetts:
4. Viking:
5. Blue Collar:
6. Hispanic:
7. Library:
8. Classic Romance:
9. Shelves (Mystery): Club Dead by Charlaine Harris
10. My Choice:
September ChallengeSeptember 1 – September 30, 2010
10/10 Read :D
September: The Sky Is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson 9/09 √
Birthday: A Matter of Class by Mary Balogh 9/03 √
Massachusetts: Shadow Hills by Anastasia Hopcus 9/19 √
Pirate Day: The Princess Bride by William Goldman 9/05 √
Labor Day: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs 9/20 √
National Hispanic Heritage Month: Rules of Attraction by Simone Elkeles 9/14 √
Library Card Sign-up Month: The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa 9/03 √
Classic Romance: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 9/04 √
Murder Mysteries List: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie 9/15 √
Reader's Choice: The Necromancer by Michael Scott 9/08 √
Thanks Ann and Sandra!Congrats Kesha and Cinnamon!
Thanks and congratulations Fran. Congrats Cinnamon.
9/104. Pirate Day - The Pirate Lord By Sabrina Jeffries.
Status Update: 8/10... nearly there1. September: Sea Witch - 8/9
2. Birthday: Stormwalker
3. Geography: Practical Magic - 19/9
4.Pirate Day: Sea Lord (I know it's a stretch but he does kidnap her on a boat) - 9/9
5. Labor Day: Tempted - 5/9
6. Hispanic: Dark Peril - 15/9
7. Library: The Discovery of the Hobbit: The Scientific Breakthrough That Changed the Face of Human History (not romance but it is a library book) - 13/9
8. Romance Genre: Pride and Prejudice - 22/9
9. Of Lists and Shelves: The Ice Queen
10. Reader's Choice: One for the Money - 22/9
SEPTEMBER -- DONE!10 of 10 Complete!
1. Starts with “S”:
2. Birthday:
3. Massachusetts :
4. Pirate Day:
5. B. C. Worker:
6. Hispanic Heritage:
7. Borrowed:
8. Classic Romance:
9. Lists:
10. Reader's Choice: 3 Seductions and a Wedding by Julie Ledo – 9/3 ****
Complete:
Congrats Regina, Kesha, Lynne & Cinnamon!
Lynne wrote: "SEPTEMBER -- DONE!10 of 10 Complete!"
Congratulations, Lynne!!
ROMANCE READERS - September9/10
8. Romance Genre: Classic: The Toll-Gate by Georgette Heyer
Thanks:) and congrats to everyone who's finished!
September Challange
7/10 Complete
1: September:
2: Birthday (Megan aka *Mheghan*):
3:Geography: Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas
4: Pirate Day:
5: Labour Day:
6: Hispanic: TBD
7: Library:
8: Classic Romance: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
9: Lists & Shelves:
10: Readers Choice:
50% (5/10). I didn't enjoy Bad Boys Ahoy. Seemed like an excuse for mediocre pirate-sex to me. But, your opinion may differ :)2. Birthday (Jeanne) - Spell of the Highlander by Moning
3. Massachusetts - The Witches of Eastwick by Updike
5. Blue Collar - Skin Game by Gray
7. Library - The Immortal Highlander by Moning
8. Classic Romance - Bath Tangle by Heyer
FlibBityFLooB wrote: "50% (5/10). I didn't enjoy Bad Boys Ahoy. Seemed like an excuse for mediocre pirate-sex to me. But, your opinion may differ :)1. Starts with S - [book:Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy ..."
FlibBity, I liked Bad Boys Ahoy!. It was definitely a light read, but I am a sucker for a sexy, silly, romp once in a while. I liked Lucien's Gamble the best of the 3 stories.
b>Monthly Challenge:Duration: September 1 - September 30, 2010
* 9 / 10 Read:
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2. Birthday: (Rossy's shelf) - (Long Hard Ride)
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6/101. Letter S: Slave Planet - J.W McKenna
2. Birthday (Megan aka *Mheghan*): Dead and Gone - Charlaine Harris
3. Geography: Suddenly You - Lisa Kleypas
4. Pirates: The Pirate's Pixie - Morgan Hawke
5. Blue Collar:
6. Hispanic:
7. Library: Strange Angels - Lilith St.Crow
8. Classic Romance:
9. Shelves (murder mystery): Definitely Dead - Charlaine Harris
10. Readers Choice: The Stone Prince - Gena Showalter
Ok, I'm in, but only for 8 this time.1. Title starts with S - Stardust of Yesterday by Lynn Kurland
2. September Bday (Jael) -
3. Massachusetts -
4. Pirate/Viking/Ship - The Pirate by Jayne Ann Krentz
5. Blue-Collar Worker -
6. Hispanic - skipping
7. Library Book -
8. Classic Romance - skipping
9. Lists and Shelves -
10. Reader's Choice -
September Challange
FINISHED-Decided to just do 8 instead!
8/8 Complete
1: September:
2: Birthday (Megan aka *Mheghan*):
3:Geography:
4: Pirate Day:
5: Labour Day:
6: Hispanic: Skipped
7: Library:
8: Classic Romance: Skipped
9: Lists & Shelves:
10: Readers Choice:
5/8 COMPLETED√1. September: Shiver by Maggie Steifvater ** 9/17
√2. Birthday: Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris HAPPY BIRTHDAY NATALIE!**** 9/5
√3. Geography: Again The Magic by Lisa Kleypas *** 9/8
4.Pirate Day: Marauders of the Sea: Blow Me Down by Katie MacAllister
√5. Labor Day: Three To Get Deadly by Janet Evanovich **** 9/21
√7. Library Card Sign-up Month Read a book borrowed from the library. (In extreme cases that you don’t have access to a library, read a book that you borrow from someone else): Undead and Unpopular by MaryJanice Davidson **** 9/21
8. Romance Genre: Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
10. Reader's Choice: Frostbite (Vampire Academy, #2) by Richelle Mead
READ
For almost the entire book I kept thinking this was my favorite Sookie book of the series. At least, I felt that way until the end. The book just ended so abruptly and their just was not enough of the Eric we know and love in it. Really, it seemed like there wasn't a lot of vampires in general. Don't get me wrong the vampires were there, but the book didn't center on them like they usually do. 
I really enjoyed this book. However, I struggle with people making their lives more difficult by hiding a truth. I know it happens a lot in romance novels. Let's face it, it wouldn't be much of a story if boy meets girl, girl jumps in bed with boy...the end. But, when the lead hides her feelings or an illness or whatever to protect the other person I find myself yelling at the book...TELL HIM OR HER. Geesh! People really find ways to mess up their lives. I just don't like when the story depends on playing games to build the suspese or storyline.
The story of Jack and Grace is a very sweet one. However, that's about the best thing I can say about this book. It was so long and drawn out. I seriously wanted to put the book down and walk away a million times. It was almost torturous.
I think this is my favorite of the Stephanie Plum series. The other ones I have been iffy on. This one actually made me chuckle and I didn't spend the whole book trying to rush to the end. I am really starting to warm up to Stephanie. The first two books I found her annoying, but liked most of the other characters, so decided to give the series a shot. Glad I did. I think she is finally coming into her own. The tension between Morelli and Stephanie is starting to wear a little thin, though. Geesh, how long many books will it take for them to quit playing games? Will definitely try #4.
I just love these books. They are the easiest quickie reads and they make me laugh out loud. I love how Sinclair kept referring to the baby jon as "the infant". For a second, my mind wondered to "uh oh, that's not good. Betsy was kind of feeling down about not being able to have kids and here Sinclair isn't a fan of kids", but then I remembered it was a Queen Betsy book and I'm pretty sure this won't be any deep issue later. Let's face it, in Betsy's world she can deal with anything. Anything but wearing last years strappy sandals, that is.
I changed my books a bit-Book that starts with "s":
3/3 Complete
RRRC SEPTEMBER 2010 CHALLENGE7/10 Completed
"S":
B-Day: Happy Birthday Leosharkie
Mass: Lara Adrian - Ashes of Midnight
Pirate:
Labor Day: Bone Crossed
Hispanic:
Library:
Classic Romance: The Forever King
Shelves:
Choice:
10/10 read Done! Congrats to all you who have finished so far!1. September: Read a book which title starts with “S”.
Sizzling Sixteen - Janet Evanovich finished September 10
2. Birthday: Read a book from a September B-day celebrant.
Revelations - Melissa De La Cruz (Happy birthday to me)finished September 21
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Massachusetts.
The Handmaid's Tale - Margaret Atwood finished September 16
4.Pirate Day: Marauders of the Sea: Read a book that involves Pirates or other sea-faring characters, like Vikings, Ship Captains, etc..
Blue Moon - Linda Windsor finished September 14
5. Labor Day: Blue Collar Workers: Read a book where one of the major character is a blue-collar worker.
Smitten - Janet Evanovich finished September 12
6. National Hispanic Heritage Month Read a Hispanic romance, or a book written by one, or has a Hispanic character.
The Shadow of the wind - Carlos Ruiz Zafon finished September 22
7. Library Card Sign-up Month Read a book borrowed from the library. (In extreme cases that you don’t have access to a library, read a book that you borrow from someone else.)
Vision in White - Nora Roberts finished September 5
8. Romance Genre: Read a classic romance.
Persuasion - Jane Austen finished September 4
9. Of Lists and Shelves: The Lost Symbol - Dan Brown finished September 12
10. Reader's Choice
The brightest star in the sky - Marian Keyes finished September 8
Lotte_ladybird wrote: "10/10 read Done! Congrats to all you who have finished so far!"Congratulations, Lotte_ladybird!!
RRRC Monthly Challenge - September9/10
1. September: Read a book which title starts with “S”: Storm Glass by Maria V. Snyder
2. Birthday:
3. Geography - Massachusetts:
4.Pirate Day:
5. Blue Collar Worker:
6. Hispanic:
7. Library:
8. Romance:
9. Of Lists and Shelves - Agatha Christie:
10. Reader's Choice:
Update 9/222. Birthday:
3. Geography:
4.Pirate Day:
5. Labor Day:
Completed 4/10
Read: 8/108. Classic Romance: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Vengeance in Death by J.D. Robb
Also read:
6/8 COMPLETED√1. September: Shiver by Maggie Steifvater ** 9/17
√2. Birthday: Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris HAPPY BIRTHDAY NATALIE!**** 9/5
√3. Geography: Again The Magic by Lisa Kleypas *** 9/8
4.Pirate Day: Marauders of the Sea: Blow Me Down by Katie MacAllister
√5. Labor Day: Three To Get Deadly by Janet Evanovich **** 9/21
√7. Library Card Sign-up Month Read a book borrowed from the library. (In extreme cases that you don’t have access to a library, read a book that you borrow from someone else): Undead and Unpopular by MaryJanice Davidson **** 9/21
8. Romance Genre: Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
√10. Reader's Choice: Frostbite (Vampire Academy, #2) by Richelle Mead ***** 9/22
READ
For almost the entire book I kept thinking this was my favorite Sookie book of the series. At least, I felt that way until the end. The book just ended so abruptly and their just was not enough of the Eric we know and love in it. Really, it seemed like there wasn't a lot of vampires in general. Don't get me wrong the vampires were there, but the book didn't center on them like they usually do.
I really enjoyed this book. However, I struggle with people making their lives more difficult by hiding a truth. I know it happens a lot in romance novels. Let's face it, it wouldn't be much of a story if boy meets girl, girl jumps in bed with boy...the end. But, when the lead hides her feelings or an illness or whatever to protect the other person I find myself yelling at the book...TELL HIM OR HER. Geesh! People really find ways to mess up their lives. I just don't like when the story depends on playing games to build the suspese or storyline.
The story of Jack and Grace is a very sweet one. However, that's about the best thing I can say about this book. It was so long and drawn out. I seriously wanted to put the book down and walk away a million times. It was almost torturous.
I think this is my favorite of the Stephanie Plum series. The other ones I have been iffy on. This one actually made me chuckle and I didn't spend the whole book trying to rush to the end. I am really starting to warm up to Stephanie. The first two books I found her annoying, but liked most of the other characters, so decided to give the series a shot. Glad I did. I think she is finally coming into her own. The tension between Morelli and Stephanie is starting to wear a little thin, though. Geesh, how long many books will it take for them to quit playing games? Will definitely try #4.
I just love these books. They are the easiest quickie reads and they make me laugh out loud. I love how Sinclair kept referring to the baby jon as "the infant". For a second, my mind wondered to "uh oh, that's not good. Betsy was kind of feeling down about not being able to have kids and here Sinclair isn't a fan of kids", but then I remembered it was a Queen Betsy book and I'm pretty sure this won't be any deep issue later. Let's face it, in Betsy's world she can deal with anything. Anything but wearing last years strappy sandals, that is.
I really love this series. I think it's a great series for young adults to sink their teeth into (pun intended).
I think Rose is not only a good strong heroine, but she is an honest one. She isn't perfect, she's flawed and not really afraid to admit it.
Dimitri is sexy as heck and always trying to do the right thing. I love that he, too is an honest character. He tries to do the right thing, yet sometimes gives in and does what feels good instead.
I can't wait to read the next book.
Tina wrote: " 6/8 COMPLETED√1. September: Shiver by Maggie Steifvater ** 9/17"
Tina, what codes did you use to get the check mark to show up.
2010 September Monthly Challenge - 8/8 Read 1. S is for September, S is for: The Sins of Lord Easterbrook by Madeline Hunter - 9/6
2. Happy Birthday, Laura: Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione - 9/3
3. Miss Massachusetts: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas - 9/1
4. Raidin' and Plunderin': Across a Moonlit Sea by Marsha Canham - 9/19
5. Hard Workin' Guy: Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh - 9/11
7. I ♥ the Library: Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris - 9/23
9. It's a Mystery...: From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris - 9/12
10. Hmmm, What should I pick?: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas - 9/4
I should be able to finish this month. I'm reading Catching Fire right now, then I'll move on to one of the challenge books.RRRC Group September Monthly Challenge
September 1 - 30, 2010
Completed: 7/10
1. S Title: Shadow Bound, Erin Kellison, 9-6-10
2. Happy Birthday Rossy: Long Hard Ride, Lorelei James, 9-19-10
3. Massachusetts: Surgeon, Tess Gerritsen, 9-9-10
4. Pirate Day: Gentle Rogue, Johanna Lindsey, up second
5. Labor Day: Start Me Up, Victoria Dahl, up next
6. National Hispanic Heritage Month: Serpent Moon, C.T. Adams & Cathy Clamp, 9-21-10
7. Library Card Sign Up Month: The Storyteller's Daughter, Cameron Dokey, 9-4-10
8. Classic Romance: Romeo & Juliet, William Shakespear, 9-22-10
9. Mystery Shelves: Along Came A Spider, James Patterson, ???
10. Reader's Choice: Midnight Pearls, Debbie Viguié, 9-4-10
WTG D.G. : )
Thanks! I think I'll have time to do another category...let's see if I make it!But I'm sooo ready for October!!
So this was not the greatest month for me. Last week I was hit by a car while riding my bicycle. I spent 4 (non-reading) days in the hospital and now I'm stuck at home for a few weeks nursing my broken arm. But I finished my september challenge!RRRC 2010 September Monthly Challenge
8/8 Completed 9/23/10
Whats next???
1. Sssss: She's No Faerie Princess 9/5
2. I picked kimmyh because she has a real cool name. Happy Birthday! Ten Things I Love About You 9/6
3. Wicked! Veil of Midnight 9/12
4. Yar, it's Pirate Fabio!!!! Gentle Rogue 9/12
5. I work hard for my money: Again The Magic 9/20
7. I can't afford my reading habit: Catching Fire 9/4
9. The butler did it: Naked in Death 9/23
10. Reader's Choice: Twin of Ice 9/15
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ROMANCE READERS READING CHALLENGE
7/10 Completed
1. September: Read a book which title starts with “S” - Steelflower by Lili St. Crow- 4 stars2. Birthday: Read a book from a September B-day celebrant: 50 Ways to Hex Your Lover by Linda Wisdom (from Heather's Shelf)
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Massachusetts - Lucky Charm by Carly Phillips- 3.5 Stars4.Pirate Day: Marauders of the Sea: Read a book that involves Pirates or other sea-faring characters, like Vikings, Ship Captains, etc.. - ?????
5. Labor Day: Shakespeare's Christmas by Charlaine Harris (Lily is a cleaning women)- 3.5 stars6. National Hispanic Heritage Month Read a Hispanic romance, or a book written by one, or has a Hispanic character - The Dead and the Gone by Susan Beth Pfeffer (reading now)
7. Library Card Sign-up Month Read a book borrowed from the library. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins- 4.5 stars8. Romance Genre: Read a classic romance. Seducing an Angel by Mary Balogh- 3.5 stars9. Of Lists and Shelves: Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich- 3 stars10. Reader's Choice: Changeless by Gail Carriger - 4.5 stars
