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Toy Stories Reading Challenge
DURATION: 12/18/2011-6/18/2012
COMPLETED: 0/12
1. Barbie: Read a book with a character that is a fashion designer, interior designer, writes about fashion or is just really into fashion.
2. GI Joe: Read a book with a character that is in the military or was in the military, or the story takes place during a war of some kind.
3. Easy Bake Oven: Read a book with a character that is a chef or baker, owns a restaurant or bakery, or there is a type of food in the title or on the cover.
4. Hot Wheels: Read a book with a character that works on cars or races cars, or there is a car, motorcycle, or some type of vehicle on the cover.
5. Lite Brite: Read a book with a colorful cover (3 or more colors) or has a color as part of the title.
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Read a book with a character who is a boxer, fighter, or warrior of some kind.
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Read a Young Adult novel or a book with a character that is a child or teenager.
8. Etch-A-Sketch: Read a book with a character that is an artist of some kind, draws, or is a graphic artist or read a graphic novel.
9. Connect Four: Read the 4th book in a series or has 4 words in its title.
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Read a book with a red cover or a book with a character that is a red head.
Bonus two: Pick your favorite toys and post your own book categories!
DURATION: 12/18/2011-6/18/2012
COMPLETED: 0/12
1. Barbie: Read a book with a character that is a fashion designer, interior designer, writes about fashion or is just really into fashion.
2. GI Joe: Read a book with a character that is in the military or was in the military, or the story takes place during a war of some kind.
3. Easy Bake Oven: Read a book with a character that is a chef or baker, owns a restaurant or bakery, or there is a type of food in the title or on the cover.
4. Hot Wheels: Read a book with a character that works on cars or races cars, or there is a car, motorcycle, or some type of vehicle on the cover.
5. Lite Brite: Read a book with a colorful cover (3 or more colors) or has a color as part of the title.
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Read a book with a character who is a boxer, fighter, or warrior of some kind.
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Read a Young Adult novel or a book with a character that is a child or teenager.
8. Etch-A-Sketch: Read a book with a character that is an artist of some kind, draws, or is a graphic artist or read a graphic novel.
9. Connect Four: Read the 4th book in a series or has 4 words in its title.
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Read a book with a red cover or a book with a character that is a red head.
Bonus two: Pick your favorite toys and post your own book categories!

Duration: August 13, 2011 - February 13, 2012
10/12 Completed
01. Barbie:
02. GI Joe:
03. Easy Bake Oven:
04. Hot Wheels:
05. Lite Brite:
06. Rock'em Sock'em Robots:
07. Cabbage Patch Kids: Charming the Prince by Teresa Medeiros
08. Etch-A-Sketch:
09. Connect Four:
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy:










Bonus:
11. Stuffed Animals:
12. Bride Doll: The Irish Bride by Alexis Harrington



Duration 11/8/11 - 5/8/12
11/12 Completed
1. Barbie (Character into fashion): Bloodfever
2. GI Joe (takes place during a war): The Other Boleyn Girl
3. Easy Bake Oven (food on cover/title): The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake
4. Hot Wheels:
5. Lite Brite (colorful cover): Shadowfever
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots (warrior character):
Lord John and the Scottish Prisoner
7. Cabbage Patch Kids (YA novel): Tuck Everlasting
8. Etch-A-Sketch (artist character): Dancing on the Wind
9. Connect Four (Fourth book in series): Dreamfever
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy (Red-head character): Faefever
11. Magic Eight Ball (Paranormal): A Discovery of Witches
12. Rocking Horse (Cowboy character): True Grit












Duration: 6 months - Start Date: 1/1/2012
6/12 Completed
1. Barbie:
2. GI Joe:
3. Easy Bake Oven:a Chef - Face the Fire by Nora Roberts
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: YA - The Rise of Nine by Pittacus Lore
9. Connect Four: 4 word title - Devil without a Cause by Terri Garey






Bonus:
2.

12/12 Completed - FINISHED!!
1. Barbie (Character into fashion): Bloodfever
2. GI Joe (takes place during a war): The Other Boleyn Girl
3. Easy Bake Oven (food on cover/title): The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake
4. Hot Wheels (vehicle on cover): Practical Demonkeeping
5. Lite Brite (colorful cover): Shadowfever
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots (warrior character):
Lord John and the Scottish Prisoner
7. Cabbage Patch Kids (YA novel): Tuck Everlasting
8. Etch-A-Sketch (artist character): Dancing on the Wind
9. Connect Four (Fourth book in series): Dreamfever
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy (Red-head character): Faefever
11. Magic Eight Ball (Paranormal): A Discovery of Witches
12. Rocking Horse (Cowboy character): True Grit













Duration 25/09/11 - 25/03/12
6/12
1.Barbie: A Veiled Deception
2.GI Joe: The Return of Captain John Emmett
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.Etch-A-Sketch: The Escape Artist
9.
10.Raggedy Ann & Andy: Queste
Bonus:
1.The Bionic Woman:(Surgical Implants)Star Trek: First Contact
2.Cluedo:(Mystery) In the Shadow of Gotham

1. Barbie: Read a book with a character that is a fashion designer, interior designer, writes about fashion or is just really into fashion.
2. GI Joe: Read a book with a character that is in the military or was in the military, or the story takes place during a war of some kind.
3. Easy Bake Oven: Read a book with a character that is a chef or baker, owns a restaurant or bakery, or there is a type of food in the title or on the cover.
4. Hot Wheels: Read a book with a character that works on cars or races cars, or there is a car, motorcycle, or some type of vehicle on the cover.
5. Lite Brite: Read a book with a colorful cover (3 or more colors) or has a color as part of the title.
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Read a book with a character who is a boxer, fighter, or warrior of some kind.
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Read a Young Adult novel or a book with a character that is a child or teenager.
8. Etch-A-Sketch: Read a book with a character that is an artist of some kind, draws, or is a graphic artist or read a graphic novel.
9. Connect Four: Read the 4th book in a series or has 4 words in its title.
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Read a book with a red cover or a book with a character that is a red head.
Bonus two : Pick your favorite toys and post your own book categories!
11. Legos - a book where the main character is a Contractor, Architect, or Home Designer.
12. Operation - a book where the main character is a Doctor, Nurse, Paramedic or works in a Hospital.
1.
2. Marry Me, Marine - Rogenna Brewer (HS #1759 - Feb 2012) 01/19/2012
3. Undercover Cook - Jeannie Watt (HS #1755 - Jan 2012) 01/08/2012
4. Slow Ride - Erin McCarthy (Berkley - Oct 2011) 01/30/2012
5.
6.
7. His Most Important Win - Cynthia Thomason (HSE #2172 - Feb 2012) 01/20/2012
8.
9. Arizona Cowboy - Marin Thomas (HAR #1389 - Feb 2012) 01/14/2012
10.
11. Tool Belt Defender - Carla Cassidy (HRS #1687 - Jan 2012) 01/14/2012
12. A Randall Returns - Judy Christenberry (HAR #1000 - Dec 2003) 01/14/2012







All of my reviews can be found here:
Susan's 2012 Reading List

8/12
1. Barbie: Read a book with a character that is a fashion designer, interior designer, writes about fashion or is just really into fashion.
2. GI Joe: Read a book with a character that is in the military or was in the military, or the story takes place during a war of some kind.
3. Easy Bake Oven: Read a book with a character that is a chef or baker, owns a restaurant or bakery, or there is a type of food in the title or on the cover.
4. Hot Wheels: Read a book with a character that works on cars or races cars, or there is a car, motorcycle, or some type of vehicle on the cover.
5. Lite Brite: Read a book with a colorful cover (3 or more colors) or has a color as part of the title.
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Read a book with a character who is a boxer, fighter, or warrior of some kind.
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Read a Young Adult novel or a book with a character that is a child or teenager.
8. Etch-A-Sketch: Read a book with a character that is an artist of some kind, draws, or is a graphic artist or read a graphic novel.
9. Connect Four: Read the 4th book in a series or has 4 words in its title.
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Read a book with a red cover or a book with a character that is a red head.
Bonus two : Pick your favorite toys and post your own book categories!
11. Legos - a book where the main character is a Contractor, Architect, or Home Designer.
12. Operation - a book where the main character is a Doctor, Nurse, Paramedic or works in a Hospital.
1.
2. Marry Me, Marine - Rogenna Brewer (HS #1759 - Feb 2012) 01/19/2012
3. Undercover Cook - Jeannie Watt (HS #1755 - Jan 2012) 01/08/2012
4. Slow Ride - Erin McCarthy (Berkley - Oct 2011) 01/30/2012
5.
6.
7. His Most Important Win - Cynthia Thomason (HSE #2172 - Feb 2012) 01/20/2012
8. Mardie and the City Surgeon - Marion Lennox (HR #4288 - Jan 2012)
9. Arizona Cowboy - Marin Thomas (HAR #1389 - Feb 2012) 01/14/2012
10.
11. Tool Belt Defender - Carla Cassidy (HRS #1687 - Jan 2012) 01/14/2012
12. A Randall Returns - Judy Christenberry (HAR #1000 - Dec 2003) 01/14/2012








All of my reviews can be found here:
Susan's 2012 Reading List

Duration: August 13, 2011 - February 13, 2012
11/12 Completed
01. Barbie:
02. GI Joe:
03. Easy Bake Oven:
04. Hot Wheels:
05. Lite Brite:
06. Rock'em Sock'em Robots:
07. Cabbage Patch Kids:
08. Etch-A-Sketch:
09. Connect Four:
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy:










Bonus:
11. Stuffed Animals:
12. Bride Doll: The Irish Bride by Alexis Harrington



Duration: August 13, 2011 - February 13, 2012
12/12 Completed
I'm done!
01. Barbie:
02. GI Joe:
03. Easy Bake Oven:
04. Hot Wheels:
05. Lite Brite:
06. Rock'em Sock'em Robots:
07. Cabbage Patch Kids:
08. Etch-A-Sketch:
09. Connect Four:
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy:










Bonus:
11. Stuffed Animals:
12. Bride Doll:



0/12 Completed
Start 2-10-12 End 8-10-12
1. Barbie: Read a book with a character that is a fashion designer, interior designer, writes about fashion or is just really into fashion. The Fashion Police by Sibel Hodge
2. GI Joe: Read a book with a character that is in the military or was in the military, or the story takes place during a war of some kind. The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks
3. Easy Bake Oven: Read a book with a character that is a chef or baker, owns a restaurant or bakery, or there is a type of food in the title or on the cover. A Taste of the Nightlife by Sarah Zettle
4. Hot Wheels: Read a book with a character that works on cars or races cars, or there is a car, motorcycle, or some type of vehicle on the cover. Every Girl’s Secret Fantasy by Robyn Grady
5. Lite Brite: Read a book with a colorful cover (3 or more colors) or has a color as part of the title. A Peach of a Murder by Livia J Washburn
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Read a book with a character who is a boxer, fighter, or warrior of some kind. One-Two Punch by Katie Allen
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Read a Young Adult novel or a book with a character that is a child or teenager. Hex, A Witch and Angel Tale by Ramona Wray
8. Etch-A-Sketch: Read a book with a character that is an artist of some kind, draws, or is a graphic artist or read a graphic novel. Nerds Like it Hot by Vicki Lewis Thompson
9. Connect Four: Read the 4th book in a series or has 4 words in its title. Moon Child by JR Rain (Vampire for Hire #4)
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Read a book with a red cover or a book with a character that is a red head. Vampyres of Hollywood by Adrienne Barbeau
Bonus two: Pick your favorite toys and post your own book categories!
Magic 8 Ball: (A book about psychics or has a psychic character in it) Better Read than Dead by Victoria Laurie
Play School: (Teacher/Tutor) How to Teach Filthy Rich Girls by Zoey Dean













Duration: August 13, 2011 - February 13, 2012
12/12 Completed
I'm done!
01. Barbie: Sexiest Man Alive by Diana Holquist 10/07/11
02. GI ..."
Congratulations!


1. Barbie - Character into fashion: One Wicked sin by Nicola Cornick (10/18)
2. GI Joe - Character was in the military: Lord of Fire by Gaelen Foley (8/21)
3. Easy Bake Oven -
4. Hot Wheels - Character races cars, Vehicle on cover: Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy (2/5)
5. Lite Brite - Colorful cover: Graceling by Kristin Cashore (10/23)
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots - Character is a fighter or warrior: Highland Rebel by Judith James (8/31)
7. Cabbage Patch Kids - Character that is a child: First Comes Marriage by Mary Balogh (9/7)
8. Etch-A-Sketch - Character that is an artist: Virtuoso by Grace Burrowes (1/16)
9. Connect Four - Four words in the title: It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas (8/23)
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy - Book with red head: Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas (9/10)
11. Bonus: Operation - Book with sick person: Stranger in my Arms by Lisa Kleypas (10/12)
12. Bonus: Where In The World is Carmen San Diego - Character that traveled a lot: Ten Ways To Be Adored When Landing A Lord by Sarah Maclean (8/12)












Toy Stories Reading Challenge
Duration: 6 months Oct 10/2011 to March 10/2012
12/12 Done
1. Barbie: Dead End Dating Kimberly Raye, 10/26/11
2. GI Joe: Forbidden Nights with a Vampire Kerrelyn Sparks, 10/26/11
3. Easy Bake Oven: Romeo, Romeo, Robin Kaye 11/7/11
4. Hot Wheels: Moon Called, Patricia Briggs 12/11/11
5. Lite Brite: Dark Predator, Christine Feehan 10/23/11
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots:The Darkest Surrender, Gena Showalter 10/15/11
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: The Goose Girl, Shannon Hale 11/6/11
8. Etch-A-Sketch:Passion Fish, Alison Oburia, 12/31/11
9. Connect Four: Destined for an Early Grave Jeaniene Frost, 2/1/12
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: One Foot in the Grave Jeaniene Frost 10/10/11
Bonus two: Pick your favorite toys and post your own book categories!
Dress up clothes: To Catch a Bride, Anne Gracie 2/9/12
Toy Stethoscope Intern With The Vampire, Kit Iwasaki 2/18/12

9/12
1. Barbie: Read a book with a character that is a fashion designer, interior designer, writes about fashion or is just really into fashion.
2. GI Joe: Read a book with a character that is in the military or was in the military, or the story takes place during a war of some kind.
3. Easy Bake Oven: Read a book with a character that is a chef or baker, owns a restaurant or bakery, or there is a type of food in the title or on the cover.
4. Hot Wheels: Read a book with a character that works on cars or races cars, or there is a car, motorcycle, or some type of vehicle on the cover.
5. Lite Brite: Read a book with a colorful cover (3 or more colors) or has a color as part of the title.
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Read a book with a character who is a boxer, fighter, or warrior of some kind.
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Read a Young Adult novel or a book with a character that is a child or teenager.
8. Etch-A-Sketch: Read a book with a character that is an artist of some kind, draws, or is a graphic artist or read a graphic novel.
9. Connect Four: Read the 4th book in a series or has 4 words in its title.
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Read a book with a red cover or a book with a character that is a red head.
Bonus two : Pick your favorite toys and post your own book categories!
11. Legos - a book where the main character is a Contractor, Architect, or Home Designer.
12. Operation - a book where the main character is a Doctor, Nurse, Paramedic or works in a Hospital.
1.
2. Marry Me, Marine - Rogenna Brewer (HS #1759 - Feb 2012) 01/19/2012
3. Undercover Cook - Jeannie Watt (HS #1755 - Jan 2012) 01/08/2012
4. Slow Ride - Erin McCarthy (Berkley - Oct 2011) 01/30/2012
5.
6.
7. His Most Important Win - Cynthia Thomason (HSE #2172 - Feb 2012) 01/20/2012
8. Mardie and the City Surgeon - Marion Lennox (HR #4288 - Jan 2012)
9. Arizona Cowboy - Marin Thomas (HAR #1389 - Feb 2012) 01/14/2012
10. Tyler - C. H. Admirand (Sourcebooks - Mar 2011) 02/23/2012
11. Tool Belt Defender - Carla Cassidy (HRS #1687 - Jan 2012) 01/14/2012
12. A Randall Returns - Judy Christenberry (HAR #1000 - Dec 2003) 01/14/2012









All of my reviews can be found here:
Susan's 2012 Reading List

Duration: 6 months - Start Date: 1/1/2012
10/12 Completed
3.Easy Bake Oven:a Chef - Face the Fire by Nora Roberts










Bonus:
2.


Duration 25/09/11 - 25/03/12
7/12
1.Barbie:
2.GI Joe: The Return of Captain John Emmett
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.Etch-A-Sketch: The Escape Artist
9.
10.Raggedy Ann & Andy: Queste
Bonus:
1.The Bionic Woman:(Surgical Implants)Star Trek: First Contact
2.Cluedo:(Mystery) In the Shadow of Gotham

10/12
1. Barbie: Read a book with a character that is a fashion designer, interior designer, writes about fashion or is just really into fashion.
2. GI Joe: Read a book with a character that is in the military or was in the military, or the story takes place during a war of some kind.
3. Easy Bake Oven: Read a book with a character that is a chef or baker, owns a restaurant or bakery, or there is a type of food in the title or on the cover.
4. Hot Wheels: Read a book with a character that works on cars or races cars, or there is a car, motorcycle, or some type of vehicle on the cover.
5. Lite Brite: Read a book with a colorful cover (3 or more colors) or has a color as part of the title.
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Read a book with a character who is a boxer, fighter, or warrior of some kind.
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Read a Young Adult novel or a book with a character that is a child or teenager.
8. Etch-A-Sketch: Read a book with a character that is an artist of some kind, draws, or is a graphic artist or read a graphic novel.
9. Connect Four: Read the 4th book in a series or has 4 words in its title.
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Read a book with a red cover or a book with a character that is a red head.
Bonus two : Pick your favorite toys and post your own book categories!
11. Legos - a book where the main character is a Contractor, Architect, or Home Designer.
12. Operation - a book where the main character is a Doctor, Nurse, Paramedic or works in a Hospital.
1. What Lies Beneath - Andrea Laurence (HD #2152 - Apr 2012) 03/16/2012
2. Marry Me, Marine - Rogenna Brewer (HS #1759 - Feb 2012) 01/19/2012
3. Undercover Cook - Jeannie Watt (HS #1755 - Jan 2012) 01/08/2012
4. Slow Ride - Erin McCarthy (Berkley - Oct 2011) 01/30/2012
5.
6.
7. His Most Important Win - Cynthia Thomason (HSE #2172 - Feb 2012) 01/20/2012
8. Mardie and the City Surgeon - Marion Lennox (HR #4288 - Jan 2012)
9. Arizona Cowboy - Marin Thomas (HAR #1389 - Feb 2012) 01/14/2012
10. Tyler - C. H. Admirand (Sourcebooks - Mar 2011) 02/23/2012
11. Tool Belt Defender - Carla Cassidy (HRS #1687 - Jan 2012) 01/14/2012
12. A Randall Returns - Judy Christenberry (HAR #1000 - Dec 2003) 01/14/2012










All of my reviews can be found here:
Susan's 2012 Reading List

1. Barbie: Read a book with a character that is a fashion designer, interior designer, writes about fashion or is just really into fashion.
2. GI Joe: Read a book with a character that is in the military or was in the military, or the story takes place during a war of some kind.
3. Easy Bake Oven: Read a book with a character that is a chef or baker, owns a restaurant or bakery, or there is a type of food in the title or on the cover.
4. Hot Wheels: Read a book with a character that works on cars or races cars, or there is a car, motorcycle, or some type of vehicle on the cover.
5. Lite Brite: Read a book with a colorful cover (3 or more colors) or has a color as part of the title.
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Read a book with a character who is a boxer, fighter, or warrior of some kind.
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Read a Young Adult novel or a book with a character that is a child or teenager.
8. Etch-A-Sketch: Read a book with a character that is an artist of some kind, draws, or is a graphic artist or read a graphic novel.
9. Connect Four: Read the 4th book in a series or has 4 words in its title.
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Read a book with a red cover or a book with a character that is a red head.
Bonus two : Pick your favorite toys and post your own book categories!
11. Legos - a book where the main character is a Contractor, Architect, or Home Designer.
12. Operation - a book where the main character is a Doctor, Nurse, Paramedic or works in a Hospital.
1. What Lies Beneath - Andrea Laurence (HD #2152 - Apr 2012) 03/16/2012
2. Marry Me, Marine - Rogenna Brewer (HS #1759 - Feb 2012) 01/19/2012
3. Undercover Cook - Jeannie Watt (HS #1755 - Jan 2012) 01/08/2012
4. Slow Ride - Erin McCarthy (Berkley - Oct 2011) 01/30/2012
5.
6. A Scottish Love - Karen Ranney (Avon - Nov 2011) 03/21/2012
7. His Most Important Win - Cynthia Thomason (HSE #2172 - Feb 2012) 01/20/2012
8. Mardie and the City Surgeon - Marion Lennox (HR #4288 - Jan 2012)
9. Arizona Cowboy - Marin Thomas (HAR #1389 - Feb 2012) 01/14/2012
10. Tyler - C. H. Admirand (Sourcebooks - Mar 2011) 02/23/2012
11. Tool Belt Defender - Carla Cassidy (HRS #1687 - Jan 2012) 01/14/2012
12. A Randall Returns - Judy Christenberry (HAR #1000 - Dec 2003) 01/14/2012











All of my reviews can be found here:
Susan's 2012 Reading List

1. Barbie: Read a book with a character that is a fashion designer, interior designer, writes about fashion or is just really into fashion.
2. GI Joe: Read a book with a character that is in the military or was in the military, or the story takes place during a war of some kind.
3. Easy Bake Oven: Read a book with a character that is a chef or baker, owns a restaurant or bakery, or there is a type of food in the title or on the cover.
4. Hot Wheels: Read a book with a character that works on cars or races cars, or there is a car, motorcycle, or some type of vehicle on the cover.
5. Lite Brite: Read a book with a colorful cover (3 or more colors) or has a color as part of the title.
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Read a book with a character who is a boxer, fighter, or warrior of some kind.
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Read a Young Adult novel or a book with a character that is a child or teenager.
8. Etch-A-Sketch: Read a book with a character that is an artist of some kind, draws, or is a graphic artist or read a graphic novel.
9. Connect Four: Read the 4th book in a series or has 4 words in its title.
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Read a book with a red cover or a book with a character that is a red head.
Bonus two : Pick your favorite toys and post your own book categories!
11. Legos - a book where the main character is a Contractor, Architect, or Home Designer.
12. Operation - a book where the main character is a Doctor, Nurse, Paramedic or works in a Hospital.
1. What Lies Beneath - Andrea Laurence (HD #2152 - Apr 2012) 03/16/2012
2. Marry Me, Marine - Rogenna Brewer (HS #1759 - Feb 2012) 01/19/2012
3. Undercover Cook - Jeannie Watt (HS #1755 - Jan 2012) 01/08/2012
4. Slow Ride - Erin McCarthy (Berkley - Oct 2011) 01/30/2012
5. Outside the Law - Kara Lennox (HS #1767 - Mar 2012) 03/24/2012
6. A Scottish Love - Karen Ranney (Avon - Nov 2011) 03/21/2012
7. His Most Important Win - Cynthia Thomason (HSE #2172 - Feb 2012) 01/20/2012
8. Mardie and the City Surgeon - Marion Lennox (HR #4288 - Jan 2012)
9. Arizona Cowboy - Marin Thomas (HAR #1389 - Feb 2012) 01/14/2012
10. Tyler - C. H. Admirand (Sourcebooks - Mar 2011) 02/23/2012
11. Tool Belt Defender - Carla Cassidy (HRS #1687 - Jan 2012) 01/14/2012
12. A Randall Returns - Judy Christenberry (HAR #1000 - Dec 2003) 01/14/2012












All of my reviews can be found here:
Susan's 2012 Reading List

Toy Stories Challenge
Duration:October 10 2011- April 2012
1. Barbie: Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole 3/22/12

2. GI Joe: A Lady of His Own by Stephanie Laurens 11/6/11

3. Easy Bake Oven: Delicious by Shayla Black 11/11/11

4. Hot Wheels: Speed Dating by Nancy Warren 3/28/12

5. Lite Bite: Last Wolf Standing by Rhyannon Byrd 12/5/11

6. Rock'em Sock'em Robot: Touch of Enchantment by Teresa Medeiros 10/14/11

7. Cabbage Patch Kids: A Child Called It by Dave Pelzer 11/13/11

8. Etch-A-Sketch: One Perfect Rose by Mary Jo Putney 10/19/11

9. Connect 4: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning 10/25/11

10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Seducing the Governess by Margo Maguire 10/10/11

Favorite Toys
1. IPod: Vampire Mine by Kerrelyn Sparks 10/27/11

2. Vampires: One with the Shadows by Susan Squires 11/15/11


Also would a professional renovator count, as they redesign old homes?

TOY STORIES READING CHALLENGE
Duration: 6 months - Start Date: 1/1/2012
12/12 Completed










Bonus:



Also would a professional renovator count, as they redesign old homes?"
I think those would work.

TOY STORIES READING CHALLENGE
Duration: 6 months - Start Date: 1/1/2012
12/12 Completed
1.Barbie:Interior Designer Zinnia by Jayne Castle 2/29(4)..."
Congratulations, Wan!

Also would a professional renovator count, as they redesign old homes?"
I think those would work."
Thanks - I'll begin to post and backdate to include those then!

Duration: 6 months Total No. of books: 10 required + 2 bonus of your choice
March 24 - September 24, 2012
3/12 completed
1. Barbie: Read a book with a character that is a fashion designer, interior designer, writes about fashion or is just really into fashion.(professional renovator) Love Me if You Must by Nicole Young 03/24
2. GI Joe: Read a book with a character that is in the military or was in the military, or the story takes place during a war of some kind.
3. Easy Bake Oven: Read a book with a character that is a chef or baker, owns a restaurant or bakery, or there is a type of food in the title or on the cover.
4. Hot Wheels: Read a book with a character that works on cars or races cars, or there is a car, motorcycle, or some type of vehicle on the cover.
5. Lite Brite: Read a book with a colorful cover (3 or more colors) or has a color as part of the title
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Read a book with a character who is a boxer, fighter, or warrior of some kind.
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Read a Young Adult novel - Abandon by Meg Cabot. March
8. Etch-A-Sketch: Read a book with a character that is an artist(musician) - The Last Song by
Nicholas Sparks. March 28
9. Connect Four: Read the 4th book in a series or has 4 words in its title.
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Read a book with a red cover or a book with a character that is a red head.
Bonus two: Pick your favorite toys and post your own book categories!
11. Operation: Read a book with a doctor/surgeon as a main character - Love In Bloom. March 27
12. Clue: Read a mystery/thriller




Duration: 6 months Total No. of books: 10 required + 2 bonus of your choice
March 24 - September 24, 2012
7/12 completed
1. Barbie: Read a book with a character that is a fashion designer, interior designer, writes about fashion or is just really into fashion.(professional renovator) Love Me if You Must by Nicole Young 03/24
2. GI Joe: Read a book with a character that is in the military or was in the military, or the story takes place during a war of some kind.
3. Easy Bake Oven: Read a book with a character that is a chef or baker, owns a restaurant or bakery, or there is a type of food in the title or on the cover. Sweet Spot by Susan Mallery April
4. Hot Wheels: Read a book with a character that works on cars or races cars, or there is a car, motorcycle, or some type of vehicle on the cover.
5. Lite Brite: Read a book with a colorful cover (3 or more colors) or has a color as part of the title The Wallflower Christmas April 5th
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Read a book with a character who is a boxer, fighter, or warrior of some kind.
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Read a Young Adult novel - Abandon by Meg Cabot. April 7th
8. Etch-A-Sketch: Read a book with a character that is an artist(musician) - The Last Song by
Nicholas Sparks. March 28
9. Connect Four: Read the 4th book in a series or has 4 words in its title. Two for the Dough April 3
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Read a book with a red cover or a book with a character that is a red head.
Bonus two: Pick your favorite toys and post your own book categories!
11. Operation: Read a book with a doctor/surgeon as a main character - Love In Bloom. March 27
12. Transformers: Read a book in which a character transforms from one being to another (i.e. from man to wolf) - Night Play March 31








Would Clockwork Angel work for Rock'em Sock'em Robots? The council acts a "warriors" of sort to protect their people and their world.

Duration: 6 months Total No. of books: 10 required + 2 bonus of your choice
March 24 - September 24, 2012
12/12 completed
1. Barbie: Read a book with a character that is a fashion designer, interior designer, writes about fashion or is just really into fashion.(professional renovator) Love Me if You Must by Nicole Young 03/24
2. GI Joe: Read a book with a character that is in the military or was in the military, or the story takes place during a war of some kind. Dating a Cougar May 3
3. Easy Bake Oven: Read a book with a character that is a chef or baker, owns a restaurant or bakery, or there is a type of food in the title or on the cover. Sweet Spot by Susan Mallery April
4. Hot Wheels: Read a book with a character that works on cars or races cars, or there is a car, motorcycle, or some type of vehicle on the cover. The Art of Racing in the Rain April 25
5. Lite Brite: Read a book with a colorful cover (3 or more colors) or has a color as part of the title The Wallflower Christmas April 5th
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Read a book with a character who is a boxer, fighter, or warrior of some kind.Clockwork Angel May 1
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Read a Young Adult novel - Abandon by Meg Cabot. April 7th
8. Etch-A-Sketch: Read a book with a character that is an artist(musician) - The Last Song by
Nicholas Sparks. March 28
9. Connect Four: Read the 4th book in a series or has 4 words in its title. Two for the Dough April 3
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Read a book with a red cover or a book with a character that is a red head.Second Sight Dating April 24
Bonus two: Pick your favorite toys and post your own book categories!
11. Operation: Read a book with a doctor/surgeon as a main character - Love In Bloom. March 27
12. Transformers: Read a book in which a character transforms from one being to another (i.e. from man to wolf) - Night Play March 31












Toy Stories Reading Challenge
DURATION: 12/18/2011-6/18/2012
COMPLETED: 12/12 DONE!
✔ 1.Barbie: Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins [5/25/2012] ****
✔ 2.GI Joe: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak [12/28/2011]
✔ 3.Easy Bake Oven: Ignite by Kaitlyn Davis [4/13/2012] **
✔ 4.Hot Wheels: Rules of Attraction by Simone Elkeles [4/16/2012] ****
✔ 5.Lite Brite: Vision in White by Nora Roberts [3/7/2012] ****
✔ 6.Rock'em Sock'em Robots: The Lion's Lady by Julie Garwood [12/19/2011] **
✔ 7.Cabbage Patch Kids: Eve by Anna Carey [12/30/2011] ****
✔ 8.Etch-A-Sketch: Velvet Strokes by Susie Charles [12/26/2011] ***
✔ 9.Connect Four: The Betrayal of Natalie Hargrove by Lauren Kate [4/18/2012] ***
✔ 10.Raggedy Ann & Andy: Match Me If You Can by Susan Elizabeth Phillips [1/4/2012] ***
Bonus two:
✔ 11.Puzzles: The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong [2/12/2012] ***
✔ 12.Power Ranger: Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini [12/26/2011] *****
DURATION: 12/18/2011-6/18/2012
COMPLETED: 12/12 DONE!
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Bonus two:
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GI Joe - Suzanne Adair - Camp Follower
Easy Bake Oven - Laura Durham - For Better or Hearse
Hot Wheels - Last Chance Beauty Queen
Lite Brite - Jerry Remy - Watching Baseball
Rock'em Sock'em Robots - Kady Cross - The Girl with the Steel Corset
Cabbage Patch - Piers Anthony - Castle Roogna
Etch-A-Sketch - Nora Roberts - The Perfect Neighbor
Connect 4: Susan Mallery - Hot on Her Heels
Raggedy Ann/Andy - Julie Garwood - Slow Burn











Duration: 5/26/12-11/26/12
1. Barbie: Read a book with a character that is a fashion designer, interior designer, writes about fashion or is just really into fashion.
River Marked by Patricia Briggs = 6/1/12
3. Easy Bake Oven: Read a book with a character that is a chef or baker, owns a restaurant or bakery, or there is a type of food in the title or on the cover.
Moon Called by Patricia Briggs = 5/29/12
Silver Borne/Patricia Briggs = 6/1/12
Vampire Academy/Richelle Mead = 7/18/12
The List by Siobhan Vivian = 5/27/12
8. Etch-A-Sketch: Read a book with a character that is an artist of some kind, draws, or is a graphic artist or read a graphic novel.
Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs = 5/31/12
Ysabel by Guy Gavriel Kay
Bonus two: Pick your favorite toys and post your own book categories!

Toy Story Challenge started 6/25/12 - 12/25/12
Barbie -
GI Joe - SEALed and Delivered (Harlequin Blaze, #505) by Jill Monroe 7-5-12
Easy Bake Oven -
Hot Wheels -
Lite Bright -
Rock em, Sock’em Robots -
Cabbage Patch Kids - Grave Mercy by Robin LaFevers 7-4-12
Etch a Sketch -
Connect 4 -
Raggedy Ann - The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts (Redhead Character) Finished 6-29-12
Bonus ----
She-Ra, Princess of Power (Female Warrior) -
Jem and the Holograms (Music industry) -

1. Barbie: Read a book with a character that is a fashion designer, interior designer, writes about fashion or is just really into fashion.
River Marked by Patricia Briggs = 6/1/12
Illuminate by Aimee Agresti = 8/21/12
Moon Called by Patricia Briggs = 5/29/12
Silver Borne/Patricia Briggs = 6/1/12
Vampire Academy/Richelle Mead = 7/18/12
The List by Siobhan Vivian = 5/27/12
The Evolution of Bruno Littlemore by Benjamin Hale = 8/6/12
Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs = 5/31/12
Ysabel by Guy Gavriel Kay
Bonus two: Pick your favorite toys and post your own book categories!

Duration: 6 months
Start Date: 01/28/2013
End Date: 07/28/2013
8/10 + Bonus: 2/2 read
1. Barbie:
2. GI Joe:

3. Easy Bake Oven:

4. Hot Wheels:
5. Lite Brite:

6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots:

7. Cabbage Patch Kids:

8. Etch-A-Sketch:

9. Connect Four:

10. Raggedy Ann & Andy:

Bonus two: Pick your favorite toys and post your own book categories!
1. My Little Pony:With Horse or in a ranch or western setting

2. Stuffed Animals:With weres of any kind


...So watch out for some new 'ongoing' challenges :)

Duration: 6 months
Start Date: 01/28/2013
End Date: 07/28/2013
8/10 + Bonus: 2/2 read
1. Barbie:
2. GI Joe: Seduced by the Storm (ACRO, #3) Seduced by the Storm (ACRO #3) by Sydney Croft Finished 04.17.13
3. Easy Bake Oven: Chef Charming Chef Charming by Lyn Ellerbe Finished 07.08.13
4. Hot Wheels:
5. Lite Brite: Black Ties and Lullabies Black Ties and Lullabies by Jane Graves Finished 03.02.13
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Heart of Atlantis (Warriors of Poseidon, #8) Heart of Atlantis by Alyssa Day Finished 02.09.13
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Iced (Dani O'Malley #1) (Fever #6) Iced(Fever Series #6) by Karen Marie Moning Finished 05.31.13
8. Etch-A-Sketch: Kiss of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #1) Kiss of Midnight(Midnight Breeds #1) by Lara Adrian Finished 06.04.13
9. Connect Four: The Ugly Duchess (Fairy Tales, #4) The Ugly Duchess (Fairytales #4) by Eloisa James Finished 02.18.13
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Almost Perfect (Perfect Trilogy, #1) Almost Perfect(Perfect Trilogy #1) by Julie Ortolon Finished 04.07.13
Bonus two: Pick your favorite toys and post your own book categories!
1. My Little Pony:With Horse or in a ranch or western setting Long Hard Ride (Rough Riders, #1) Long Hard Ride(Rough Riders #1) by Lorelei James Finished 04.14.13
2. Stuffed Animals:With weres of any kind The Mating (Law of the Lycans, #1) The Mating(Law of the Lycans, #1) by Nicky Charles Finished 05.15.13
Ok. Made a good effort, but didn't finish this challenge. Thanks Jane for being so patient with me.
Books mentioned in this topic
Chef Charming (other topics)Iced (other topics)
Kiss of Midnight (other topics)
The Mating (other topics)
Seduced by the Storm (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Aimee Agresti (other topics)Siobhan Vivian (other topics)
Guy Gavriel Kay (other topics)
Benjamin Hale (other topics)
Richelle Mead (other topics)
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Duration 25/09/11 - 25/03/12
5/12
1.Barbie: A Veiled Deception
2.GI Joe: The Return of Captain John Emmett
3.
Easy Bake Oven:The Ice Cream Girls by Dorothy Koomson Finished 6/10/114.
Hot Wheels:Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs Finished 9/10/115.
Lite Brite:I, Spy? Finsihed 30/10/116.
Rock'em Sock'em Robots:One For The MoneyFinished 24/10/117.Cabbage Patch Kids: On Jellicoe Road
8.Etch-A-Sketch: The Escape Artist
9.
Connect Four:Heartless Finished 17/12/1110.Raggedy Ann & Andy: Queste
Bonus:
1.The Bionic Woman:(Surgical Implants)Star Trek: First Contact
2.Cluedo:(Mystery) In the Shadow of Gotham