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50 States Challenge (Timeframe Changed to "You Set the Pace!)
Lisa Kay wrote: "Barbara, you're getting sooooooo close! ☺"Yeah I'm trying to get it done on time so I don't have to use my extension for this challenge. The one I'm having trouble with is North Dakota. The book I choose turned out to be North Carolina! And the book sucked too! Damn those "set in" websites!
Oh, drat! Well, that sucks. I've done that before, too. What websites do you like to use, Barbara?
Books set in North Dakota: (I don't know how good they will be though...I haven't read any of them)
I don't know if this one would work:
. I haven't read it; however, I have read the author and like her.
Lisa Kay wrote: "Oh, drat! Well, that sucks. I've done that before, too. What websites do you like to use, Barbara?"I check with a few spots but this is the one that gave me North Dakota for this book. http://www.bookssetin.com
I've since found a few using listopia but again that lists n and s dakota. So here's hoping that I Am Not A Serial Killer is actually set in North Dakota.
Rachel wrote: "Books set in North Dakota: (I don't know how good they will be though...I haven't read any of them)[bookcover:Fargo Rock City: A..."Thanks Rachel. I'll definitely check them out if the new book turns out to not be N Dakota either.
Lisa Kay wrote: "I don't know if this one would work: . I haven't read it; however, I have read the author and like her."Thanks Lisa Kay. Maybe as a last resort...not to keen on Harlequins. lol
@ BarbaraPost #159 - Thanks for the info, I'll have to check them out.
Post #161 - LOL! I thought not, since I don't see them in your challenges, but I thought, "What the hay." LOL!
Barbara wrote: "Yeah I'm trying to get it done on time so I don't have to use my extension for this challenge. The one I'm having trouble with is Nort..."If you like romance then you can try Nicholas Sparks for NC. Most of his books are set in that state because I think that's where he is from.
darn didn't get it done. Now I have to use the extension for one book!
LMAO! Why am I laughing? I don't have it either!
North Dakota books:After The Rain by Chuck Logan
Curse of Al Capone's Gold by Mike Thompson
A Dry Spell by Susie Moloney
Family Matters by Joel Rosenberg
Dakota by Martha Grimes
Love Medicine: A Novel by Louise Erdrich
The bookshelf link for a GR group that lists books by place: This is a link to the ND shelf, but they do have other shelves.
http://www.goodreads.com/group/booksh...
I started this with another group on Jan 1, 2012. I hope it is ok just to transfer it over : ) Read: 23/50
Alabama (AL)
Alaska (AK) Hollywoody
Arizona (AZ)
Arkansas (AR)
California (CA) Virgin River
Colorado (CO) Together: A Novel of Shared Vision
Connecticut (CT) >My Life in Pink & Green
Delaware (DE)
Florida (FL)
Georgia (GA) Letting Go of Lisa
Hawaii (HI)
Idaho (ID)
Illinois (IL)
Indiana (IN) The Half-Stitched Amish Quilting Club
Iowa (IA) Making Waves
Kansas (KS) Lord of the trash
Kentucky (KY)
Louisiana (LA)
Maine (ME) Someone Like You
Maryland (MD) All I Want For Christmas
Massachusetts (MA) Can't Get There from Here
Michigan (MI)
Minnesota (MN)
Mississippi (MS) A Grown-Up Kind of Pretty: A Novel
Missouri (MO) Out of Control
Montana (MT) True Colors
Nebraska (NE) Prairie Whispers
Nevada (NV) Burned
New Hampshire (NH)
New Jersey (NJ)
New Mexico (NM)
New York (NY) Having Our Say: The Delany Sisters' First 100 Years
North Carolina (NC)
North Dakota (ND)
Ohio (OH) Sarah's Christmas Miracle
Oklahoma (OK) To Gnome Me Is To Love Me
Oregon (OR) >The Neighborly Thing
Pennsylvania (PA) A Simple Amish Christmas
Rhode Island (RI)
South Carolina (SC)
South Dakota (SD)
Tennessee (TN)
Texas (TX) Jenna's Cowboy: A Novel
Utah (UT)
Vermont (VT)
Virginia (VA)
Washington (WA) The Byers Avenue Bunny Club
West Virginia (WV)
Wisconsin (WI)
Wyoming (WY)
Robin wrote: "I started this with another group on Jan 1, 2012. I hope it is ok just to transfer it over : ) I think that is fine, Robin. I have one elsewhere also, except the start dates are slightly different, as well as a couple of the rules.
Thanks Lisa Kay!!! The other one I am doing with the other group was just a challenge some of us decided to do and there aren't any rules, we just kinda said read a book set where the setting is in "X" state and add it to your list : ) So I can adjust the rules to fit the rules here LOL
Start: February 19th, 2012√ Alabama: Breathe; by Abbi Glines - 05.11.12
Alaska:
√ Arizona: Deadly Gamble; by Linda Lael Miller - 05.27.12
Arkansas:
√ California: Slave to Sensation; by Nalini Singh - 02.23.12
√ Colorado: Rules of Attraction; by Simone Elkeles - 02.21.12
√ Connecticut: Reason to Breathe; by Rebecca Donovan - 03.26.12
Delaware:
Florida:
Georgia: Little Sacrifices; by Jamie Scott
Hawaii:
√ Idaho: Truly Madly Yours; by Rachel Gibson - 04.20.12
√ Illinois: Leaving Paradise; by Simone Elkeles - 02.21.12
√ Indiana: Teen Idol; by Meg Cabot - 02.20.12
√ Iowa: Calamity Jayne; by Kathleen Bacus - 07.13.12
Kansas:
√ Kentucky: Fate Succumbs; by Tammy Blackwell - 09.19.12
√ Louisiana: Fantasy Lover; by Sherrilyn Kenyon - 03.18.12
√ Maine: Dark Veil; by SL Naeole - 04.01.12
√ Maryland: Enshadowed; by Kelly Creagh - 09.10.12
√ Massachusetts: Just the Way You Are; by Christina Dodd - 05.28.12
√ Michigan: This Heart of Mine; by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - 07.08.12
Minnesota:
√ Mississippi: Ain't She Sweet; by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - 06.24.12
√ Missouri: Taking A Shot; by Jaci Burton - 06.10.12
√ Montana: Vampire Academy; by Richelle Mead - 04.05.12
√ Nebraska: That Boy; by Jillian Dodd - 05.21.12
Nevada:
√ New Hampshire: Until There Was You; by Kristan Higgins - 08.20.12
√ New Jersey: She's So Dead to Us; by Kieran Scott - 05.01.12
√ New Mexico: Third Grave Dead Ahead; by Darynda Jones - 02.19.12
√ New York: Faustine; by Imogen Rose - 02.28.12
√ North Carolina: Belles; by Jen Calonita - 05.16.12
√ North Dakota: Starfire Angels; by Melanie Nilles - 11.26.12
√ Ohio: Little Friendly Advice; by Siobhan Vivian - 02.24.12
Oklahoma:
√ Oregon: Boycotts & Barflies; by Victoria Michaels - 04.29.12
√ Pennsylvania: The Fine Art of Truth or Dare; by Melissa Jensen - 02.29.12
Rhode Island:
√ South Carolina: The Ideal Man; by Julie Garwood - 04.01.12
South Dakota:
√ Tennessee: Taking Shots; by Toni Aleo - 10.25.12
√ Texas: Born At Midnight; by CC Hunter - 05.05.12
Utah:
Vermont:
√ Virginia: My Soul To Keep; by Melissa Solis - 12.24.12
√ Washington: In Too Deep; by Amanda Grace - 03.08.12
√ West Virginia: Obsidian; by Jennifer L Armentrout - 12.02.12
Wisconsin:
Wyoming:
50 States Challenge1.1.12 - 31.12.12
12/50
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Hawaii
Idaho
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Jersey
New Mexico
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
If I start this today, does the book I am currently reading count?
Karla wrote: "If I start this today, does the book I am currently reading count?"Just put the start day as they day you started reading it?
Teneal wrote: "Karla wrote: "If I start this today, does the book I am currently reading count?"Just put the start day as they day you started reading it?"
That makes sense. Now, I just have to remember the day I started it...
Karla wrote: "Teneal wrote: "Karla wrote: "If I start this today, does the book I am currently reading count?"Just put the start day as they day you started reading it?"
That makes sense. Now, I just have to ..."
It should be on goodreads if you logged it?
Teneal wrote: "Karla wrote: "Teneal wrote: "Karla wrote: "If I start this today, does the book I am currently reading count?"Just put the start day as they day you started reading it?"
That makes sense. Now, I..."
Nope, didn't log it, but I found it. I paid a library fine the day I checked it out, so I just had to look at my library records. Thanks for answering my original question and the suggestion on how to figure out when I stared reading the book!
Nothing But Reading: States Challenge Start Date: February 18, 2012
End Date: February 18, 2013
8/50
Alabama (AL)
Alaska (AK)
Arizona (AZ)
Arkansas (AR)
California (CA)
Colorado (CO)
Connecticut (CT)
Delaware (DE)
Florida (FL)
Georgia (GA)
Hawaii (HI)
Idaho (ID)
Illinois (IL)
Indiana (IN)
Iowa (IA)
Kansas (KS)
Kentucky (KY)
Louisiana (LA)
Maine (ME)
Maryland (MD)
Massachusetts (MA)
Michigan (MI)
Minnesota (MN)
Mississippi (MS)
Missouri (MO)
Montana (MT)
Nebraska (NE)
Nevada (NV)
New Hampshire (NH)
New Jersey (NJ)
New Mexico (NM)
New York (NY)
North Carolina (NC)
North Dakota (ND)
Ohio (OH)
Oklahoma (OK)
Oregon (OR)
Pennsylvania (PA)
Rhode Island (RI)
South Carolina (SC)
South Dakota (SD)
Tennessee (TN)
Texas (TX)
Utah (UT)
Vermont (VT)
Virginia (VA)
Washington (WA)
West Virginia (WV)
Wisconsin (WI)
Wyoming (WY)
Start date - 02/20/2012 End date - 02/20/2013
0/50 read
Alabama (AL)
Alaska (AK)
Arizona (AZ)
Arkansas (AR)
California (CA)
Colorado (CO)
Connecticut (CT)
Delaware (DE)
Florida (FL)
Georgia (GA)
Hawaii (HI)
Idaho (ID)
Illinois (IL)
Indiana (IN)
Iowa (IA)
Kansas (KS)
Kentucky (KY)
Louisiana (LA)
Maine (ME)
Maryland (MD)
Massachusetts (MA)
Michigan (MI)
Minnesota (MN)
Mississippi (MS)
Missouri (MO)
Montana (MT)
Nebraska (NE)
Nevada (NV)Just For Kicks - Susan Andersen (Currently reading)
New Hampshire (NH)
New Jersey (NJ)
New Mexico (NM)
New York (NY)
North Carolina (NC)
North Dakota (ND)
Ohio (OH)
Oklahoma (OK)
Oregon (OR)
Pennsylvania (PA)Pretty Little Liars
Rhode Island (RI)
South Carolina (SC)
South Dakota (SD)
Tennessee (TN)
Texas (TX)
Utah (UT)
Vermont (VT)
Virginia (VA)
Washington (WA) Pictures in the Dark
West Virginia (WV)
Wisconsin (WI)
Wyoming (WY)
Welcome to the challenge, Teneal, Karla & Kayla!!!
Lisa Kay wrote: "Welcome to the challenge, Teneal, Karla & Kayla!!!"Thank you! :D
STATE CHALLENGEStarting date: January 1, 2012
Ending date: whenever
Alabama (AL)
Alaska (AK)
Arizona (AZ)These is my Words by Nancy Turner
Arkansas (AK)Malice in Maggody by Joan Hess
(CA)
Colorado (CO)
Connecticut (CT)My Life in Pink & Green by Lisa Greenwald
Delaware (DE)
Florida (FL)Alas Babylon by Pat Frank
Georgia (GA)Hearts in Flightby Patty Smith Hall
Hawaii (HI)
Idaho (ID)
Illinois (IL)
Iowa (IA)Coming Home by George Michael Loughmueller
Kansas (KS)
Kentucky (KY)
Louisiana (LA)
Maine (ME)Maine by J. Courtney Sullivan
Maryland (MD)
Massachusetts (MA)
Michigan (MI)
Minnesota (MN)
Mississippi (MS)
Missouri (MO)
Montana (MT)
Nebraska (NE) O Pioneer by Willa Cather
Nevada (NV)Just For Kicks by Susan Anderson
New Hampshire (NH)Until There Was You by Kristan Higgins
New Jersey (NJ)
New Mexico (NM)
New York (NY)
North Carolina(NC) Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks
North Dakota (ND) His Dakota Captive by Jenna Kernan
Ohio (OH)Refuge on Crescent Hill by Melanie Dobson
Oklahoma (OK)
Oregon (OR)Frontier Fatherby Dorothy Clark
Pennsylvania (PA)
Rhode Island (RI)
South Carolina (SC) Charleston
South Dakota (SD)
Tennessee (TN)
Texas (TX) Second Chance Family by Winnie Griggs
Utah (UT)
Vermont (VT)Smitten by Collene Coble
Virginia (VA)
Washington (WA) Banner O'Brien by Linda Lael Miller
West Virginia (WV)
Wisconsin (WI)
Wyoming (WY)
Thanks Lisa, I saw it on one of your posts and thought it might be fun!
Teneal wrote: "Karla wrote: "Teneal wrote: "Karla wrote: "If I start this today, does the book I am currently reading count?"Just put the start day as they day you started reading it?"
That makes sense. Now, I..."
HEY TENEAL Don't I know you from somewhere else LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL You look really familar to me HAHAHAHAHAHA
Robin wrote: "Teneal wrote: "Karla wrote: "Teneal wrote: "Karla wrote: "If I start this today, does the book I am currently reading count?"Just put the start day as they day you started reading it?"
That ..."
Hahaha why Hello! Fancy bumping into you here!!!! I joined this group ages ago but thought I should get around to posting my challenges :P
Thanks Lisa Kay :)
Collene wrote: "Thanks Lisa, I saw it on one of your posts and thought it might be fun!"It is a fun one. Takes a while, though. But, patience is a virtue. ☺
Teneal wrote: "Robin wrote: "Teneal wrote: "Karla wrote: "Teneal wrote: "Karla wrote: "If I start this today, does the book I am currently reading count?"Just put the start day as they day you started reading i..."
LOL I just started with this group a week or so ago and LOVE LOVE LOVE the challenges : ) like I need more challenges but I love them!!! Keeps me reading. Ummmmmm yeah I do believe you need to post what you've read for your challenges cuz you have read some great books lately : )
I've discovered such good books since joining goodreads!
I know! My TBR pile has become a tower.
Lisa Kay wrote: "Welcome to the challenge, *Ash*!"Thanks :-)
extended until February 29, 2012READ: 50/50
I'm so glad I didn't read I Am Not A Serial Killer for North Dakota because there was absolutely no mention of North Dakota in that book. Luckily I went with Dakota which was rather boring and disgusting but at least it took place in North Dakota!
Yeah, got North Dakota with a "road trip" book:
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Completed: 7/50
Alabama (AL): A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix6.3.12Alaska (AK): Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead10.26.12Arizona (AZ): Nightwalker by Allyson James
Arkansas (AR)
California (CA): Kindling the Moon by Jenn Bennett5.5.12Colorado (CO): Arctic Winds by Sondrae Bennett1.30.12Connecticut (CT)
Delaware (DE)
Florida (FL): Bewitching by Alex Flinn1.9.12Georgia (GA): Everdark by Elle Jasper5.6.12Hawaii (HI)
Idaho (ID)
Illinois (IL): Storm Front by Jim Butcher1.13.12Indiana (IN): The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
Iowa (IA)
Kansas (KS): Beauty and the Bounty Hunter by Lori Austin11.12.12Kentucky (KY): Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper6.17.12Louisiana (LA): Sins of the Demon by Diana Rowland3.12.12Maine (ME): After Obsession by Carrie Jones & Steven E. Wedel1.13.12Maryland (MD)
Massachusetts (MA): Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini
Michigan (MI): Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead10.27.12Minnesota (MN)
Mississippi (MS)
Missouri (MO): Blood Magic by Tessa Gratton
Montana (MT): Frostbite by Richelle Mead10.20.12Nebraska (NE): Revived by Cat Patrick
Nevada (NV): Where Demons Fear to Tread by Stephanie Chong10.18.12New Hampshire (NH): Lone Wolf by Jodi Picoult
New Jersey (NJ): One For the Money by Janet Evanovich11.3.12New Mexico (NM): Touched by an Alien by Gini Koch6.12.12New York (NY): Right Hand Magic by Nancy A. Collins1.18.12North Carolina (NC): Raven Cursed by Faith Hunter5.9.12North Dakota (ND)
Ohio (OH): Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison6.25.12Oklahoma (OK): Betrayed by P.C. Cast & Kristin Cast
Oregon (OR): Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James4.24.12Pennsylvania (PA): Shadow Kissed by Richelle Mead10.21.12Rhode Island (RI)
South Carolina (SC): Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl
South Dakota (SD)
Tennessee (TN): Hourglass by Myra McEntire6.20.12Texas (TX):Beauty Dates the Beast by Jessica Sims1.22.12Utah (UT): Everneath by Brodi Ashton11.10.12Vermont (VT)
Virginia (VA): Naked in Death by J.D. Robb11.5.12Washington (WA): Fate's Edge by Ilona Andrews1.16.12West Virginia (WV): Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout
Wisconsin (WI)
Wyoming (WY): Hallowed by Cynthia Hand