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The Meet & Greet ChallengeNovember 15, 2013 ~ January 31, 2014
18/18 Read, All Done!!
1. Jaime ~
2. Nadine ~
3. Tina "coffee and books" ~
4. Victoria ~
5. Becca ~
6. Pam ~
7. Shan ~
8. Jen ~
9. Elizabeth ~
10. Christina ~
11. Runell ~
12. Kristi ~
13. Brandilyn ~
14. Rachel ~
15. Gea ~
16. KarenH ~
17. Fran ~
18. Kitten ~
January Monthly Challenge ~ 2014Duration: Jan 1 ~ Jan 31, 2014
10/10 Read, All Done!!!
1. 'J' is for…:
2. Hi Courtney!:
3. West Virginia Gold:
4. Happy New Year!:
5. Epiphany:
6. Makara Sankranthi:
7. Out With the Old:
8. In With the New:
9. Blood Donor Month:
10. It's My Party!:
The 5th Annual RRRC Reading Tournament ~ 2013Duration: October 20, 2013 ~ April 20, 2014
Track #1 ~ Halfway to the Grave
1. Nandar ~
2. Ty ~
3. Macwolf ~
4. Jen ~
5. Yz ~
6. Shan ~
7. Lindsay ~
8. Leslie ~
9. Steffi ~
10. Steffi ~
11. Bette ~
12. Bette ~
13. Keri ~
14. Erin ~
15. Guilty Pleasures ~
16. MeliMel ~
17. Misty ~
18. Georgia ~
19. Jen ~
20. Tina ~
21. Allison ~
22. Marnie ~
23. KarLyn ~
24. Heather ~
25. McKenzie ~
26. Lisa Kay ~
27. Yz ~
28. Marishka ~
29. Caroline ~
30. Jedi Kitty ~
Track #2 ~ The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie
1. FlibbityFloob ~
2. Jenny D ~
3. Tina ~
4. Eliza ~
5. Sej ~
6. Laura ~
7. Diana ~
8. Proserpine ~
9. Prosperine ~
10. Jen ~
11. Dee ~
12. Lindsay ~
13.Tina ~
14. Lindsay ~
15. Flibbity ~
16. Brandi ~
17. Kristin ~
18. Jen ~
19. Becs ~
20. Ty ~
21. Sej ~
22. Geet ~
23. Gabriella ~
24. Adoore ~
25. Karla ~
26. Akanksha ~
27. Ana ~
28. Aly ~
29. Melanie ~
The Meet & Greet 2 Challenge Duration: February 1 ~ March 31, 2014
17/17 Read All Done!!
Group 2
1. Beth:
2. Dragana:
3. Pam:
4. Christina:
5. Aarati:
6. Chris:
7. Joyce:
8. Carrie:
9. Tina W:
10. Cathy:
11. Amie:
12. Juliet:
13. Mandy B:
14. Bre
15. Hadley
16. Ty
17. Becky
February Monthly Challenge ~ 2014Duration: Feb 1 ~ Feb 28
10/10 Read, All Done!!
1. 'F' is for...:
2. Hi Amy~Lover of Books!:
3. Bulgaria:
4. The Day The Music Died:
5. Chocolate Fondue Day:
6. Valentine's Day:
7. Love Your Pet Day:
8. Harry Potter Day:
9. BFF Week, Thanks Ty!:
10. Thanks for the rec Diane!:
February PIFM ChallengePicks from Diane~Firefly
Completed
2/23 ✯✯✯✯Teddy Bear & warm/fuzzy: I have to recommend Fair Game by Patricia Briggs from your shelf as I love this series almost as much as Mercy's. If you are in the mood for something lighter, check out The Rocky Road to Romance, a cute love story that I've always had a soft spot for, and Bob the dog is awesome.
Chocolate & card: I was thrilled to find Maybe This Time by Jennifer Crusie on your shelf as she is one of my favorites. This book is a bit strange in that the H/h aren't in the same area for a majority of it and the ghosts are a bit creepy. If you want something a bit more otherworld, check out Heart Mate by Robin D. Owens - it takes place on another planet with cats as familiars and lots of intrigue. Or a bit on the lighter side is Flirting With Danger by Suzanne Enoch where we have a cat burglar heroine who saves our hero.
Romantic candlelight dinner with all the trimmings: I haven't read it, but Shades of Pearl by Arianne Richmonde definitely has jewelry on the cover. As does Destiny Kills by Keri Arthur (it is a ring in her hand) which starts off with one of the most intriguing paragraphs. Or you can go the food route with the lighter Fool for Love by Beth Ciotta which I really liked the idea behind the cupcake lovers group and enjoyed the small town antics.
Valentine's Day: Laura Kinsale's For My Lady's Heart has a romantic title and I've heard good things about the author. Or you can check out my favorite romance author Jayne Ann Krentz. It was hard to pick just one of her books, but I went with Shield's Lady which takes place on another planet and I just love the H/h interaction.
Pass The Parcel Team ChallengeDuration: February 7~April 11, 2014
✔Week 1:
Delicious 432 pages as per GRPrecis covers the theme (Set in UK)
Completed 2/12 ✯✯✯✯
✔Week 2:
Dark Witch 342 pages as per GRPrecis covers the theme (Small business owner)
Completed 2/19 ✯✯✯
✔Week 3:
Maybe This Time, 352 pages as per GRPrécis covers the theme (Children's guardian)
Completed 2/23 ✯✯✯✯
✔Week 4:
The Prince, 416 pages as per GR.Shelf: Hero Priest
Completed 3/8 ✯✯✯✯✯
✔Week 5:
Daughter of the Forest, 560 pages as per goodreadsShelf: Enemies to Lovers
Completed: 3/16 ✯✯✯✯✯
✔Week 6:
The Legend of Lady Maclaoch, 260 pages as per goodreadsCurrent Ratings: 126
Completed: 3/23 ✯✯✯✯
✔Week 7:
Her Royal Spyness, ~ 348 pages as per GRPrecis covers the theme (1932)
Completed: 3/26 ✯✯✯
✔Week 8:
The Professional: Part 3, 120 pages as per good reads.Published January 20, 2014
Completed: 4/2 ✯✯✯✯
THEMES
These themes must be apparent in the title, the precis or must be shelved by a GR member using words that imply eligibility.
1. Main character is royalty - in name or fact
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3. Set on a ranch/cattle property
4. Friends to lovers
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6. Book starting with the letter 'G'
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8. Book cover predominantly black (at least 50%)
9. Book has a theme of hurt/comfort/grieving
10. Read the first book of a new (to you) series.
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12. Main character is a musician
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14. Book on your TBR shelf for more than 12 months. If you don't have a book that old on your TBR, select a book from one of the mods TBR shelves (older than 12 months).
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16. Book with a tattoo on the cover
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19. Book with at least 450 pages per GR
20. Book from the RRRC's shapeshifter shelf. This cannot come from any other location.
March PIFM Pick From Jaime!✔Read Kinked: 3/23 ✯✯✯✯
1. Costumes:
TBR: Rhythm and Bluegrass
TBR: Kinked
NEW: Poison Princess Set in Louisianna if I am not mistaken.
2. Overindulgence:
TBR: Concealed in Death
NEW: Heaven and Hell or Sweet Dreams
3. Parties and Parades:
TBR: Kissing Sin
TBR: Vanity, Vengeance And A Weekend In Vegas
NEW: A Rush of Wings
4. Rowdy:
TBR: Loving Lies
NEW: A Certain Wolfish Charm
March Monthly Challenge ~ 2014Duration: March 1 ~ March 31
10/10 Read, All Done!!!
1. 'M' is For:
2. Hi KarenH!:
3. Romania, Stuck in The Middle:
4. Music in Our Schools:
5. Women:
6. Old Stuff Day:
7. Happy Day!:
8. If Pets Had Thumbs:
9. Hug a GI:
10. It's My Party!:
Meet & Greet Round 3Duration: April 1 ~ May 31
19/19 Read ~ All Done!M
Group #2
1. Shelley:
2. AndaM:
3. Breann:
4. Tina:
5. Megan L:
6. Turtlecollector:
7. Rachel- Goodbye Borders:
8. Zara:
9. Becca:
10. Jane:
11. Nichole:
12. Joyce: Homeland by R.A. Salvatore 5/17 ✯✯✯
13. Logan:
14. Amie:
15. Ezinwanyi:
16. Sallie(Shuga):
17. Ella:
18. Margaret:
19. Lizz Neill:
Meet & Greet Round 3 ~ Picking Options✔1. Shelley:
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✔2. AndaM:
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✔3. Breann:
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✔4. Tina:
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✔5. Megan L:
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✔6. Turtlecollector:
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✔7. Rachel- Goodbye Borders:
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8. Zara:
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✔9. Becca:
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✔10. Jane:
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✔11. Nichole:
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✔12. Joyce:
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✔13. Logan:
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✔14. Amie:
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✔15. Ezinwanyi:
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✔16. Sallie(Shuga):
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✔17. Ella:
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✔18. Margaret:
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✔19. Lizz Neill:
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April Monthly Challenge ~ 2014Duration: April 1 ~ April 30
10/10 Read, All Done!!
1. 'A' is For..:
2. Hi Nadine!:
3. Egypt:
4. Name Yourself Day:
5. National Sibling Day:
6. Eight-Track Day (1978):
7. Blay, Blah, Blah...:
8. World Penguin Day:
9. National Welding Month:
10. It's What I Want!:
April 2014 Amazeballs PIFM Picks from Ty!Completed:
4/3 ✯✯✯✯
4/5 ✯✯✯✯
4/10 ✯✯✯✯
4/11 ✯✯✯✯
4/14 ✯✯✯1. Recommend a Long book
TBR: Wildest Dreams- the 2nd book in this series is actually my favorite (heavily influenced by Game of Thrones), but this is a great KA version of fantasy, too. :D
TBR: Years - because you need to read this!
Recommend a Short book
TBR: Until Fountain Bridge - great to get back into the series. Not sure I was a fan of the flashbacks, but at least you can move on to book 2, which is TO DIE FOR.
NEW: Glow/Shimmer - READ THESE. freebies on her website.
Recommend an author your pickee has never read before.
TBR: Friend-Zoned - recent read and a delightful treat
NEW: Heartless - Mary Balogh is my most read author - and this one is different is a LOT of ways from the normal historical. It's Georgian, the hero is absolutely metro but still supremely alpha, and the heroine is not...pure.
NEW: Shine Not Burn - fluffy and entertaining
Recommend a book by one of your pickee's favorite authors.
TBR: The Dream Hunter - cuz we love LK
NEW: Angels' Dance - Galen & Jessamine's short story in this anthology is worth it.
Recommend a book by one of your favorite authors.
TBR: Shades of Gray - Maya Banks - the kellys! lurve.
NEW: Midnight Rainbow - LOVE this. LOVE. I want to have its babies.
NEW: Unholy Ghosts - there is 1 book and 1 series I absolutely love that I rarely rec because of their questionable content and questionable reception. Only VERY SPECIAL PEEPS get these recs. The book you've already read (Willing Victim), the series is this one. Stick with this series. You will be rewarded.
Recommend a new release
TBR:Night Broken - oooh buddy read?
NEW: The Will - maybe another BR!
Recommend a book that has been on your pickee's TBR over a year.
TBR: Beauty
TBR: Trapped - Oberon!
Recommend a book with a cover that grabbed your attention.
TBR: Joe - if the author did to this book what she did to the Alexa Montgomery series, I wouldn't know whether to cry or rage. but the cover is fascinating. :)
NEW: Shatter Me - interesting, YA, dystopian, read - do not listen.
5th Annual RRRC Reading Tournament ~ Part 2Duration: October 20, 2013 ~ April 20, 2014
Track 1:
30. Jedi Kitty ~
31. Ms. Bookjunkie ~
32. Lisa Kay ~
Track 2:
29. Melanie ~
30. Melanie ~
31. Jaime Book Boyfried Ho ~
32. Jaime Book Boyfried Ho ~
32. Zakirrah ~
May Monthly Challenge ~ 2014Duration: May 1 ~ May 31
10/10 Read...Finally All Done!!
1. 'M' is for..:
2. Hi Jojo!:
3. Finland:
4. May Day:
5. Cinco De Mayo:
6. Nat'l Teacher's Day:
7. Mother's Day:
8. Memorial Day:
9. May Flowers:
10. It's My Party!:
2014 May PIFM Picks from PamRead:
5/28 1. Travel Abroad: From Your TBR: Shadow Spell or New:The Devotion of Suspect X
2. Stay-cation: From your TBR:Crazy Little Thing Called Love or Feels Like the First Time
3. Beach Reads: From your TBR:Passion and Ponies and New: Hissy Fit
4. Safari Style: From your TBR:Rumor Has It or That Summer in Cornwall
5. Road Trip: NEW: Where'd You Go, Bernadette or Run To You
6. Pampered Patron:From your TBR:The Wrong Billionaire's Bed or Lick
7. Cruise Control: From your TBR: Rough Harbor and New: Barefoot Season
8. Be Happy: New: Bobbie Faye's Very (very, very, very) Bad Day or Curse of the Spellmans
Meet & Greet Round 4 ~ Picking Options✔1. Nadine
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✔2. Christina
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✔3. Tina
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✔4. Logan
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5. Kaileigh
✔6. Elin
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✔7. Lauren
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8. Becca
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✔9. Jojo
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10. Runell
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✔11. Nichole
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12. Laurla
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✔13. KarenH
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✔14. Hadley
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✔15. Angi
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✔16. Grace
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17. Gigi
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✔18. Shelby
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Meet & Greet Round 4Duration: June 1 ~ July 31
18/18 Read
Group #1
1. Nadine:
2. Christina:
3. Tina:
4. Logan:
5. Kaileigh:
6. Elin:
7. Lauren:
8. Becca:
9. Jojo:
10. Runell:
11. Nichole:
12. Laurla:
13. KarenH:
14. Hadley:
15. Angi:
16. Grace:
17. Gigi:
18. Shelby:
2014 PIFM Amazing Recs From Dee!!
Rumor Has It by Jill Shalvis
Something Old:
The Gamble - LaVyrle Spencer – I know you have 2 other books by her on your shelf – this is by far one of my favorites and I’ve replaced it many times
He's So Shy – on your shelf since 2010
Something New:
Sixth Grave on the Edge - coming out this week, can't get much newer than that ;)
High-heeled Wonder - new to you author - I liked the mix of mystery and romance (plus, I think its 99 cents on Amazon right now)
Southern Fried Blues – another new to you author, cute contemporary military romance (and I’m very picky about my military romances) - this was also 99 cents on amazon the other day (not sure if it still is)
Something Borrowed:
Rumor Has It – someone (although I can’t remember who…haha) recommended this to me for PIFM a few months ago – 4th in the series and enjoyable
Twenty-Eight and a Half Wishes – I was recommended a couple of PIFM ago – I immediately added the rest of the series to the TBR pile (although I haven’t gotten to them yet)
Something Blue:
The Duchess War – I haven’t met a Courtney Milan book I’ve disliked yet (TBR)
A Night Like This – you gave the first one in the quartet 3 stars, but I enjoyed the 2nd one much more
Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Molly Cannon – quite a bit of blue on the cover
2014 June Monthly ChallengeDuration: June 1- June 31
10/10 Read, All Done!!
1. "J" is for...:
2. Plundering Ty's Shelves!!:
3. Indonesian Fire:
4. Repeat Day:
5. Summer Solstice:
6. Sixth Month:
7. Fairy Magic:
8. Goddess of Marriage:
9. I Double Dare Ya!:
10. It's My Party!:
2014 July Monthly Challenge Duration: July 1 - July 31
10/10 Read, All Done!!!
1. 'J' is for...:
2. Hi Nichole!
3. Jamaican Me Crazy:
4. Disobedience Day:
5. U.S. Independence Day:
6. Nude Recreation Week (July 7-13):
7. Barbershop Music Appreciation Day (July 13):
8. National Junk Food Day:
9. Amelia Earhart Day:
10. Reader's Choice:
July PIFM Picks from Nancy H!
by Patricia Paris
1.Go-to author/Comfort read:
Second Chance Pass by Robyn Carr
One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
2. Colorful Cover:
Vanity, Vengeance And A Weekend In Vegas by Kyra Davis
Big Girl Panties by Stephanie Evanovich
Irresistible by Susan Mallery
3. Longer books:
The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker
Sempre by J.M. Darhower
4. Next in series:
Letters To Gabriella by Patricia Paris
The Wrong Billionaire's Bed by Jessica Clare
5. Nerdy/futuristic:
Concealed in Death by J.D. Robb
Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson
6. Successful recommendations:
Julia's Chocolates by Cathy Lamb
Can't Stand The Heat by Louisa Edwards
7. From your shelf that caught my eye:
Keegan's Lady by Catherine Anderson
The Dream Hunter by Laura Kinsale
8. Classics:
The India Fan by Victoria Holt
The Golden Unicorn by Phyllis A. Whitney
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
Meet & Greet Round 5 ~ Picking Options✔1.Bebby
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✔2. Ezi
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✔3. Julia
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✔4. Lizz
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✔5. Becca
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✔6. Amie
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7. Katie
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✔8. Shelley
✔️9. Tabs
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10. Jojo
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✔11. Gea
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✔12. Joanne
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✔13. Ella
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✔14. Skandia
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✔15. Cathy
✔16. Leslie
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✔17. Christina
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✔18. Fran
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Meet & Greet Round 5Duration: Aug 1 ~ Sept 30, 2014
18/18 Read, All Done!!
Group #2
1. Bebby:
2. Ezi:
3. Julia:
4. Lizz:
5. Becca:
6. Amie:
7. Katie:
8. Shelley:
9. Tabs:
10. Jojo:
11. Gea:
12. Joanne:
13. Ella:
14. Skandia:
15. Cathy:
16. Leslie:
17. Christina:
18. Fran:
2014 August Monthly Challenge Duration: August 1 - August 31
10/10 Read
1. 'A' is for...:
2. Hi Katharina!
3. Sweden:
4. Family Fun Month:
5. Friendship Day:
6. Left Hander's Day:
7. Relaxation Day:
8. Thriftshop Day:
9. Romance Awareness Month:
10. Reader's Choice:
The World Cup of Romance Reading TournamentDuration: Aug 1-Aug 31
Group G
Small Town:
Native American:
Scotland/Ireland:
Space Opera/Aliens:
Stranded:
2014 September Monthly ChallengeDuration: Sept 1 ~ Sept 30
10/10 Read, All Done!!...Finally
1. 'S' is for..:
2. Wazzup Dee!!:
3. Contemporary Romance:
4. Labor Day:
5. Late for Something Day:
6. International Literacy Day:
7. Swap Ideas Day:
8. Positive Thinking Day:
9. Ask a Stupid Question:
10. It's My Party!:
Meet & Greet Round 6 ~ Picking OptionsOct 1~Nov 30
✔1. Macwolf01
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✔2. Laurla
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✔3. Vi
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✔4. Ty
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✔5. Jojo
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✔6. Grace
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✔7. Sunshine
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✔8. Nadine
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9. Skandia
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✔10. Ramneek
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✔11. Ella
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✔12. Melissa
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✔13. Becky
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✔14. Leslie
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15. Gea
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Bonus Picks:
1. Vi:
2. Ezi:
3. Ella:
4. Katie:
✔5. Aarati:
6. Tabs:
7. Susan A:
8.Becky (bookworm):
9. Ramneek:
✔10. Grace:
11. Bebby:
12. Sunshine:
13. Vi:
14. Preethi:
15. Jane:
16. Karla:
✔17. Laurla:
18. Shelby:
19. Lizz:
20. Becky:
21. Leslie:
✔22. Roger:
Meet & Greet Round 6Duration: Oct 1 ~ Nov 30, 2014
14/15 Read
Group #1 Picks
1. Macwolf01:
2. Laurla:
3. Vi:
4. Ty:
5. Jojo:
6. Grace:
7. Sunshine:
8. Nadine:
9. Skandia:
10. Ramneek:
11. Ella:
12. Melissa:
13. Becky:
14. Leslie:
15. Gea: Miss Wonderful by Loretta Chase
Bonus Picks
5/21 Read
1. Vi: Trapped by Kevin Hearne
2. Ezi: Claimed by the Highland Warrior by Michelle Willingham
3. Ella:
4. Katie: Monster in His Eyes by J.M. Darhower
5. Aarati:
6. Tabs: How to Bake a Perfect Life by Barbara O'Neal
7. Susan A: The Gift by Tiffany Reisz
8. Becky Bookworm: Archangel's Shadows or Twisted
9. Ramneek: Sweet Filthy Boy
10. Grace:
11. Bebby: Second Chances or Tribute
12. Sunshine: Being Me by Lisa Renee Jones
14. Preethi: Doubleblind by Ann Aguirre
15. Jane: Loving Lies by Lora Leigh
16. Karla: Darcy on the Hudson: A Pride and Prejudice Re-imagining by Mary Lydon Simonsen
17. Laurla:
18. Shelby: Bound to the Highlander by Kate Robbins
19. Lizz: Sam's Creed or Lust or Giant
20. Becky: Second Chances or The Dream Hunter
21. Leslie: At Your Pleasure or The Dream Hunter or Talulla Rising
22. Roger:
October PIFM Picks From Elke!Rusty Nailed by Alice Clayton1. Contemporary:
TBR:Rusty Nailed - going on my TBR!!
New:Truth or Dare - very cute/hot read by my one of my faves Lori Foster.
2. Classical:
TBR: Darcy on the Hudson: A Pride and Prejudice Re-imagining -could be categorized as a classic…right? :D
New: The Notebook -Classic in my opinion!
3. Fanatasy:
TBR: Shadows and Strongholds - Long book, looks interesting
New: The Girl Who Played with Fire -also a long book plus I saw that you read the first one…why not continue?
4. Historical:
TBR: Unraveled-pretty good, series is good too!
New: Intentions of the Earl - a good start to an even better series!
5. Paranormal:
TBR: House Rules-Love, love this series!
New: Alexandra's Legacy -Couldn’t put this one down..and same with the rest of the series!
6. Mystery/Suspense:
TBR: Deadly Heat-looks good!
New: Kade's Dark Embrace -it is PNR but it has suspense in it.
7. YA:
TBR: Until Fountain Bridge -I like this series a lot too!
New: Beautiful Disaster-Another good one! Lol!
8. Sci-Fi:
TBR: Finders Keepers -this one was one of your oldest books on your shelf.
New: The Host-the book was better than the movie!
2014 October Monthly ChallengeDuration: Oct 1 ~ Oct 31
10/10 Read, All Done!!
1. 'O' is For..:
2. Hi Hina!:
3. Featured Author, SEP:
4. World Smile Day:
5. Poetry Day:
6. Cat Day:
7. Sourest Day:
8. It's My Party:
9. World Pasta Day:
10. Reader's Choice:
2014 November Monthly ChallengeDuration: Nov 1 ~ Nov 30
10/10 Read All Done!!
1. 'N' is for..:
2. Hi Skandia!:
3. Lisa Marie Rice:
4. Book Lover's Day:
5. Veteran's Day:
6. Clean Your Fridge Day:
7. Recycle Day:
8. Black Friday:
9. Red Planet Day:
10. It's My Party!:
Elite Eight ~ Pair 1: Witches vs. Science FictionDuration: October 28 ~ November 17
Witches:
Magic SlaysGenre: 4
Enjoyment: 4
Total: 8
Science Fiction:
Finders KeepersGenre: 5
Enjoyment: 3.5
Total: 8.5
Winner: Science Fiction
November 2014 PIFM Picks From Tara Jo!When It Rains by Lisa De JongAuthors we are Thankful For
TBR: The Will by Kristen Ashley
You have read a few books already by her, but this is first in a new series. My absolute favorite author and I am thankful to her for getting me back into reading a few years ago.
New:Undeniable by Madeline Sheehan
Not sure if you'll like this one or not...didn't see too many biker books on your list, and this one is pretty gritty/raw/rough. I've read all of the series and can honestly feel the words she has written! A book that may be a little more up your alley by the same author is The Soul Mate...I just read it recently and liked it (more paranormal/fantasy/vampire/dystopia type).
Books We Are thankful For
TBR: A Beautiful Lie by T.E. Sivec
You've read some of her humor/comedy books (Tara Sivec) but I see you have a few of her drama/suspense books on your list. This was the first book I read by her and enjoyed it, and was glad to find her humor books that make me laugh my butt off!
New: What I Didn't Say by Keary Taylor
This one was a real tear jerker for me...maybe it was some things I had going on in real life that made it so, but still! It's definitely on YA level of romance but I enjoyed the story.
Books We Are Grateful Were Recommended to you
TBR: The King by J.R. Ward
A friend recommended the BDB books to me years ago...I finally, just this year, read them all...nearly back to back! You've read 1-11, so it's time for #12!
New: When It Rains by Lisa De Jong
I saw this book on a book blog and kept seeing how touching it was and have a tissue handy....that definitely held true to me. Loved it. I just saw that were some follow up books in the series so I picked them up!
Series You Can't Get Enough Of
TBR: The Saint by Tiffany Reisz
I LOVE MISTRESS NORA & SOREN & KINGSLEY!!!! You could also read Scars and Stripes but it's so short that you may as well read the entire series 1-5 of The Last Good Knight!
New: Kaleb by Nicole Edwards
It doesn't look like you've read any of her books, but this one was on your list...so not really "new" to you but kind of! I love her books...both her Alluring Indulgence and Club Destiny series are pretty spicy/racy! I've read nearly all her books and enjoy the style/flow of them...nice easy quick reads.
Meet & Greet Round 7 ~ Picking OptionsDec 1~Jan 31
Group 2
1. Cathy: *
✔2. Theresa: *
✔3. MKat: *
4. Mary: *
✔5. Leslie: *
6. Christina: *
7. Ramneek: *
8. Ana: *
9. Poongothai: *
10. Gigi: *
11. Sassafrass: *
✔12. Katie: *
13. Shelby: *
14. Hadley: *
15. Jane(PS): *
16. Grace: *
✔17. Julia: *
Bonus Picks
0/24 Read
1. Jane(PS): *
2. Sassafrass: *
3. Katie: *
4. Laurla: *
5. Roger: *
6. Sunshine: *
7. Karla: *
8. Beppy: *
9. Nichole: *
✔10. Grace: *
11. Raine: *
12. Becky: *
13. Joyce: *
14. Sadie: *
15. Breann: *
16. Melissa: *
17. Debbie: *
18. Shelby: *
19. Julia: *
20. LIZZ: *
21. Catherine:
✔22. Jennifer: *
✔23. Ezinwanyi: *
24. Gea: *
Meet & Greet Round 7Duration: December 1 ~ January 31
Group 2
11/17 Read
1. Cathy: What Angels Fear by C.S. Harris
2. Theresa:
3. MKat:
4. Mary:
5. Leslie:
6. Christina: Shifting Dreams by Elizabeth Hunter
7. Ramneek: Shield of Winter by Nalini Singh
8. Ana: Monster in His Eyes by J.M. Darhower
9. Poongothai:
10. Gigi: The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion
11. Sassafrass:
12. Katie:
13. Shelby:
14. Hadley: Twisted by Emma Chase
15. Jane(PS):
16. Grace:
17. Julia:
Bonus Picks
8/24 Read
1. Jane(PS): The Headmaster by Tiffany Reisz
2. Sassafrass: Trapped by Kevin Hearne
3. Katie:
4. Laurla: As You Desire by Connie Brockway
5. Roger: Up to Me by M. Leighton
6. Sunshine: Being Me by Lisa Renee Jones
7. Karla: Lust by Charlotte Featherstone
8. beppy: Claimed by the Highland Warrior by Michelle Willingham
9. Nichole:
10. Grace:
11. Raine: Alexandra's Legacy by N.J. Walters
12. Becky: Son of the Shadows by Juliet Marillier
13. Joyce:
14. Sadie: Falling into Us by Jasinda Wilder
15. Breann: Sweet Filthy Boy by Christina Lauren
16. Melissa:
17. Debbie: The Sinner by Margaret Mallory
18. Shelby: Archangel's Shadows by Nalini Singh
19. Julia: The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker
20. LIZZ:
21. Catherine: Darcy on the Hudson: A Pride and Prejudice Re-imagining by Mary Lydon Simonsen
22. Jennifer:
23. Ezinwanyi:
24. Gea: The Wrong Billionaire's Bed by Jessica Clare
2014 December Monthly ChallengeDuration: Dec 1 ~ Dec 31
10/10 Read All Done!!
1. 'D' is For..:
2. Hi MKat!:
3. RWA Lifetime Winner:
4. Nobel Worthy Genius:
5. Summer Solstice:
6. Winter Solstice:
7. Christmas:
8. Boxing Day:
9. New Year's Eve:
10. It's My Party!
Final Four ~ Pair 1: Science Fiction vs. F2L/E2LDuration: November 25 ~December 9
Science Fiction:
DoubleblindGenre: 5
Enjoyment: 4
Total: 9
F2L/E2L:
Blood MagickGenre: 4
Enjoyment: 4
Total: 8
Winner: Science Fiction
2015 January Monthly ChallengeDuration: Jan 1 ~ Jan 31
10/10 All Done!!
1. 'J' is for..:
2. Hiya Fran!:
3. UK Setting:
4. Many Names of January:
5. Three Wise Men Day:
6. Comfort Food For Days:
7. New Year, New to You:
8. Book Blitz Month:
9. Feast of Fab Wild Men:
10. Thanks for the Pick Joyce!:
Meet & Greet Round 8Duration: February 1 ~ March 31
Group 1
12/15 Read
1. Joyce:
2. Debbie:
3. Ezinwanyi:
4. Christina:
5. LethalLovely:
6. Martha:
7. Sarah:
8. Sallie: Lessons in French by Laura Kinsale
9. Tania:
10. Katherine:
11. Kristy: The Headmaster by Tiffany Reisz
12. Beppy:
13. Macwolf: Shield of Winter by Nalini Singh
14. Leslie:
15. Sadie:
Bonus Picks
11/20 Read
1. Jane(PS):
2. Breann:
3. Katie:
4. Ezinwanyi:
5. Beppy: Second Chances by Lauren Dane
6. Zara:
7. Aarati: Unhinged by A.G. Howard
8. Laurla:
9. Sadie:
10.Kait: Pride and Pleasure by Sylvia Day
11. Katherine:
12. Nichole:
13. Shelby: Riding Wild by Jaci Burton
14. Grace: The Invitation by Erika Wilde
15. Becky: The Rosie Effect by Graeme Simsion
16. Karla: Loving Lies by Lora Leigh
17. Sunshine: Reaper's Property by Joanna Wylde
18. LIZZ NEILL:
19. Catherine: Claimed by the Highland Warrior by Michelle Willingham
20. Teresa: The Wrong Billionaire's Bed by Jessica Clare
21. Joyce: The Master by Kresley Cole
22. Emelie:
23. Becca: The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa
Meet & Greet Round 8 - Picking OptionsDuration: February 1 ~ March 31
Group 1
1. Joyce:
✔*
2. Debbie:
✔*
3. Ezinwanyi:
✔*
4. Christina:
✔*
5. LethalLovely:
✔*
6. Martha:
✔*
7. Sarah:
✔*
8. Sallie:
*
9. Tania:
✔*
10. Katherine:
✔*
11. Kristy:
*
12. Beppy:
✔*
13. Macwolf:
*
14. Leslie:
✔*
15. Sadie:
*
Bonus Picks
1. Jane(PS):
✔*
2. Breann:
✔*
3. Katie:
✔*
4. Ezinwanyi:
✔*
5. Beppy:
*
6. Zara:
✔*
7. Aarati:
*
8. Laurla:
✔*
9. Sadie:
✔*
10.Kait:
*
11. Katherine:
✔*
12. Nichole:
*
13. Shelby:
*
14. Grace:
*
15. Becky:
*
16. Karla:
*
17. Sunshine:
*
18. LIZZ NEILL:
✔*
19. Catherine:
*
20. Teresa:
*
21. Joyce:
*
22. Emelie:
✔*
23. Becca:
*
2015 February Monthly ChallengeDuration: Feb 1 ~ Jan 28
10/10 Read
1. "F" is for..:
2. G'Day Jane!:
3. In the Garden:
4. Healthy Kids:
5. Let's Go Seahawks!:
6. Groundhog Day:
7. Valentine's Day:
8. President's Day:
9. Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!:
10. Thanks for the Pick Stacey!:
February 2015 PIFM ~ Awesome Picks a From Sadie!
Snow White
TBR: The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa
N2Y: IInevitable by Angela Graham
Ariel
TBR: The Sinner by Margaret Mallory
N2Y: Mulligan Stew by Deb Stover
Belle
TBR: Shifting Dreams by Elizabeth Hunter
N2Y: To Be With You by Opal Mellon
Cinderella
TBR: Long Night Moon by Theresa Weir
N2Y: Long Time Coming by Edie Claire
Anna
TBR: Instant Attraction by Jill Shalvis
N2Y: Flirting on Ice by Veronica Forand
Rapunzel
TBR: Leather and Lace by DiAnn Mills
N2Y: Worth the Fall by Claudia Connor
Tiana
TBR: A Slight Change of Plan by Dee Ernst
N2Y: Deadline by Judy McDonough
Mulan
TBR: (I couldn't find one to fit this)
N2Y: Pretty Reckless by Jodi Linton
2015 March Monthly ChallengeDuration: March 1 ~ March 31
10/10 Read - All Done!!
1. 'M' is for..:
2. Hi Sassy!:
3. Party Like its 2011!:
4. Old Stuff:
5. Animal Love:
6. Middle Name Pride:
7. Goof Off Day!:
8. I'm a Control Freak:
9. Walkin' in The Park:
10. It's My Party!:
Meet & Greet Round 9 - Picking OptionsDuration: April 1 ~ May 31
Group 1
1. Amanda:
✔*
2. Amy:
✔*
3. Becky:
✔*
4. Catherine:
✔*
5. Cristina:
✔*
6. Donna:
✔*
7. Fleurette:
✔*
8. Holli:
✔*
9. Kait:
✔*
10. KarenH:
✔*
11. Katie:
✔*
12. Laurla:
✔*
13. Logan:
✔*
14. Nichole:
✔*
15. Preethi:
✔*
16. Sherri:
✔*
17. Ty:
✔*
Bonus Picks
1. Aarati:
*
2. Amy:
*
3. Anita:
✔*
4. Becky:
✔*
5. Beppy:
*
6. Catherine:
*
7. Ezi:
✔*
8. Gle:
*
9. Grace:
*
10. Jane(PS):
*
11. Joyce:
✔*
12. Kait:A
✔*
13. Karla:
*
14. Katherine:
✔*
15. Katie:
✔*
16. Laurla:
✔*
17. Nichole:
*
18. Sadie:
*
19. Shelby:
*
20. Sunshine:
*
21. Zara:
*
Meet & Greet Round 9Duration: April 1 ~ May 31
Group 1
17/17 Read ~ All Done!!
1. Amanda:
2. Amy:
3. Becky:
4. Catherine:
5. Cristina:
6. Donna:
7. Fleurette:
8. Holli:
9. Kait:
10. KarenH:
11. Katie:
12. Laurla:
13. Logan:
14. Nichole:
15. Preethi:
16. Sherri:
17. Ty:
Bonus Picks
12/21 Read
1. Aarati: Shield of Winter by Nalini Singh
2. Amy:
3. Anita:
4. Becky:
5. Beppy: Worth the Fall by Claudia Connor
6. Catherine:
7. Ezi:
8. Gle: The Invitation by Erika Wilde
9. Grace: Riding Wild by Jaci Burton
10. Jane(PS): Trapped by Kevin Hearne
11. Joyce:
12. Kait:
13. Karla:
14. Katherine:
15. Katie:
16. Laurla:
17. Nichole:
18. Sadie: Ten Tiny Breaths by K.A. Tucker
19. Shelby: The Master by Kresley Cole
20. Sunshine: Reaper's Property by Joanna Wylde
21. Zara: Lessons in French by Laura Kinsale
2015 April Monthly ChallengeDuration: April 1 ~ Apro; 31
10/10 Read - All Done!!
1. 'A' is for..:
2. Hi BJ Rose!:
3. All Hail Patricia Briggs!:
4. Hans Christian Anderson:
5. Reconciliation Day:
6. Look Up at the Sky Day:
7. Titanic:
8. Take a Chance Day:
9. Hug an Aussie Day:
10. Thanks for The Picks Diane!:
April 2015 PIFM picks from Diane~Firefly~
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~
~ 1. Spring cleaning: for something a bit different - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer or start a series by Jennifer Estep (I love them all) - take your pick of UF with a tough assassin who looks out for those she loves with Spider's Bite. Or take a bit more comedic turn with the superhero book Karma Girl. Or go YA teaching academy for different pantheons to learn to protect the world from Loki and his chaos bringers with Touch of Frost
2. Spring into action - Finish up the trilogy with Red Lily by Nora Roberts or enter the world of the lupi with Tempting Danger by Eileen Wilks as police detective/null Lily needs to solve a werewolf murder.
3. Spring Fling One scorching hot cover with Worth the Fall by Claudia Connor and one wild & crazy ride (literally) with For the Love of Pete by Julia Harper
4. Spring is in the air & warm weather is around the corner - Most of Dead Heat is set in the warm climate of Arizona. Or check out a sweet small town romance with Fool for Love by Beth Ciotta
2015 May Monthly ChallengeDuration: May 1 ~ May 31
10/10 Read ~ All Done!!
1. 'M' is for..:
2. Hi Ezi!:
3. Contemporary a la Miss. Lowell:
4. Paranormal Day!:
5. Chocolate Chip Day:
6. Museum Day:
7. Be a Millionaire Day:
8. Goth Day:
9. Turtle Day:
10. It's My Party:
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Awesome Picks From KarenH
1. Lose Weight: Here are three of the longer titles from your PIFM shelf…I haven’t read any of them, but figured I was safe since they’re on that shelf! The Wise Man's Fear, Killing Floor, or Rock Chick Rescue.
2. Get in Shape: Out Of Her League is about an Olympic softball player – first book in the series, not my favorite of the series, but still enjoyable. OR Slow Ride – on your wishlist rather than your PIFM shelf, I love this series!
3. Save Money: Several choices here…The Governess Affair from your PIFM shelf is an Amazon freebie. New to you, Beauty Touched the Beast is also free at Amazon right now, or a couple that are lendable at Amazon: Sidecar, which I have and would be happy to loan you, or Shaken (absolutely amazing story)…I don’t have this one available to lend, but I know someone who does if you would like to borrow it.
4. Eat Better: From your shelf, Irresistible, or new to you, A Taste of Love…both enjoyable love stories set in the restaurant business.
5. Travel: You don’t have your location listed, so I had to go with mine, and picked 2 books set in different countries, neither of them the US: From your shelf, Untamed (set in Scotland), or new to you, Guarding Suzannah (set in Canada)
6. Spend Time with Family and Friends: From you shelf, From This Moment On. OR, you’ve started the Kowalski series, but never moved past the first book…how about continuing with Undeniably Yours?
7. Enjoy Life More: Christmas with Danny Fit – I just finished this a couple of weeks ago, and loved it! And one that I read farther back, but definitely deserves is Surrender. I’ll be listening to Surrender next month now that it’s been released in audio with the wonderful Kaleo Griffith narrating, if you’re interested in a buddy read.
8. Get Organized: A couple of books from your PIFM shelf that I thoroughly enjoyed and that have been on your TBR for over 2 years are Hotter Than Wildfire and Mr. Perfect.