Toy Stories Reading Challenge

[Arzu]

Okay I'm in!! I'll post my books later this week.

[Sherry]

I'm in! I amnot sure of my start date yet as I think I need to get through Octobers's challenge first. I will post my list as soon as I know when I wills start.

Awesome challenge by the way. Very creative!!

[Cottonballs]

I'm in.

[Lindsey]

1. Barbie: TBD
2. GI Joe: TBD
3. Easy Bake Oven: TBD
4. Hot Wheels: TBD
5. Lite Brite: TBD
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: TBD
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins
8. Etch-A-Sketch: TBD
9. Connect Four:TBD
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Nobody But You, Julie Kenner (10/12/10)

Bonus two:

[Nairabell]

I'm in. I'll post as I go. Awesome idea ;)

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Julie (Mom2lnb) wrote: "Count me in. I'll probably start tomorrow and will post as I go.

Question: Would a seamstress be acceptable for #1? The book I'm thinking of reading is an HR, and at that time, the dressmaker usua..."

That sounds reasonable. Go for it.

[SandyC]

Toy Story Challenge
Duration: October 15, 2010 - April 15, 2011
0/12 Done

1. Barbie: Shopaholic Takes Manhattan by Sophie Kinsella
2. GI Joe: An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon
3. Easy Bake Oven: Delicious by Susan Mallery
4. Hot Wheels: Crave by J.R.Ward
5. Lite Brite: It Happened One Autumn
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
8. Etch-A-Sketch: The Exile: An Outlander Graphic Novel by Diana Gabaldon
9. Connect Four: Two for the Dough
10.Raggedy Ann & Andy: The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz

Bonus:
11. Nerf Football: Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (Hero is a football player)
12. Roller Skates: Roller Skates by Ruth Sawyer

Crave

[Sandra J]

I'm in. I'll start October 15 and go through April 15, 2011.

Barbie: Grave Apparel by Ellen Byerrum (fashion writer)
GI Joe: Warrior by Zoe Archer
Easy Bake Oven: Eclipse Bay by Jayne Ann Krentz (chef)
Hot Wheels: Courting Catherine by Nora Roberts (auto mechanic)
Lite Brite: Be My Baby by Susan Anderson
Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots: Back in Black by Lori Foster
Cabbage Patch Kids: The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley (YA)
Etch-a-Sketch: Now You See Her by Linda Howard
Connect Four: Raiders of the Lost Corset by Ellen Byerrum (#4 Crime of Fashion mystery)
Raggedy Ann and Andy: Raintree Inferno by Linda Howard

Bonus:
My Little Pony: True Betrayals by Nora Roberts (horseracing)
Magic 8 Ball: Sizzle and Burn by Jayne Ann Krentz (Arcane Society-psychic)

[Raine]

Toy Stories Reading Challenge
Duration: 10/11/10 - 4/11/11
1/10 completed

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: The Trouble With Magic currently reading
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Heart of the Dragon Female lead is a redhead (10/12/2010)

[Karyn The Pirate]

This one will be a lot of fun. Not sure about the Raggedy Ann & Andy but going to try.

[Valorie]

Okay, here's my list. I'm going to start on Oct 15th.

0/12 Done

1. Barbie: Designer Knockoff by Ellen Byerrum
2. GI Joe: The Second Betrayal by Cheyenne McCray
3. Easy Bake Oven: The Kitchen Witch by Annette Blair
4. Hot Wheels: Motor Mouth by Janet Evanovich
5. Lite Brite: Death by Darjeeling by Laura Childs
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Immortal Warrior by Lisa Hendrix
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Gone by Lisa McMann
8. Etch-A-Sketch: Sketch Me If You Can by Sharon Pape
9. Connect Four: Damien by Jacquelyn Frank
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Noah by Jacquelyn Frank
B1. Transformers (Shifter): Dane by Elizabeth Amber
B2. Slip N Slide (Mermaid): Sleeping with the Fishes by MJD

[Julianna]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Julie (Mom2lnb) wrote: "Question: Would a seamstress be acceptable for #1? The book I'm thinking of reading is an HR, and at that t...

That sounds reasonable. Go for it. "

Thanks, Yz.:-)

[Emily]

12/12 DONE
1. Barbie: Diablo Blanco Club: Rite of First Claim by Qwillia Rain
2. GI Joe: Coming Undone by Susan Anderson
3. Easy Bake Oven: Cooking Up A Storm by Emma Holly
4. Hot Wheels: Rude, Nude and Socially Unacceptable by Wynter Daniels
5. Lite Brite: Georgie on his mind by Jennifer Shirk
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Black Ties and Lullabies by Jane Graves
7. Cabbage Patch Kids:Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
8. Etch-A-Sketch: Montana Glory by RC Ryan
9. Connect Four: Dream A Little Dream by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy:Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison
11.Bonus: Pogo Stick (runaway bride or someone who bounces from one relationship to another) Heat of the Night by Elle Kennedy
12.Bonus: Lincoln Logs-Carpenter-Miss Firecracker by Lorelei James

[D.G.]

Valorie wrote: "Okay, here's my list. I'm going to start on Oct 15th.

0/12 Done

1. Barbie: Designer Knockoff by Ellen Byerrum
2. GI Joe: The Second Betrayal by Cheyenne McCray
3. Eas..."

Ohhh, love the Transformers idea! I may use it for a Bonus #3, LOL!

[Patricia]

I'm in list may change..
Oct 13th - Apr 13th
0/10

1. Barbie: Lonely Werewolf Girlby Martin Millar or Sexiest Man Alive by Diana Holquist

2. GI Joe: Seduce Me in Shadow by Shayla Black

3. Easy Bake Oven: The Bride Wore Chocolate by Shirley Jump

4. Hot Wheels: Unseen by Rachel Caine or River Marked by Patricia Briggs

5. Lite Brite: Red Hot Fury by Kasey MacKenzie

6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Warrior Avenged by Addison Fox

7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead

8. Etch-A-Sketch: Afterlight by Elle Jasper (Tattoo artist)

9. Connect Four: Living Nightmare by Shannon K Butcher

10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Running Scared by Shannon K Butcher

Bonus two: Pick your favorite toys and post your own book categories!?? I'll think about this one

[Courtney]

Karyn The Pirate wrote: "This one will be a lot of fun. Not sure about the Raggedy Ann & Andy but going to try."

Rose in Vampire Academy is a red-head! LOL, if you don't start those by Christmas, I'm going to have to buy them for you!

[Fran, Moderator]

Toy Stories Reading Challenge
Duration: 10/11/10 - 4/11/10
2/12 completed

1. Barbie: Undead and Uneasy- shoe obsessed
2. GI Joe: Deadly Game
3. Easy Bake Oven: He Loves Lucy or The Girl Who Chased The Moon-baker
4. Hot Wheels: Pack Challenge - motorcycle rider who belongs to motorcycle club
5. Lite Brite: Catch A Mate- red,white and blue cover 10/13 (4*)
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Causing Havoc
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Frostbite
8. Etch-A-Sketch: Regularly Scheduled Life- Architect
9. Connect Four: Demon From The Dark
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Vampire Academy- red cover

Bonus:
1. Soap Opera Challenge:All My Children- Love In The Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas 10/11 (4*)

[Danielle The Book Huntress]

Okay, I'll give it a try. I'll think on my choices and get back to you.

[Leah]

Duration 6 Months
Start Date: October 10, 2010
End Date:April 10, 2010

1/10

1. Barbie:
2. GI Joe: The Marcelli Princess by Susan Mallery (Brother was in the military, she was a spy)
3. Easy Bake Oven: Sweet Spot by Susan Mallery
4. Hot Wheels: Under Her Skin by Susan Mallery
5. Lite Brite: Soulless by Gail Carriger 10/12
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Crave by J.R. Ward
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Leaving Paradise by Simone Elkeles
8. Etch-A-Sketch:
9. Connect Four: Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Succubus Shadows by Richelle Mead

Bonus two: Pick your favorite toys and post your own book categories!

[Penney]

What about a model or ex-model to be exact for Barbie?

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Penney wrote: "What about a model or ex-model to be exact for Barbie?"

That's good, too.

[Becky]

October 11 through April 10
I will post as I go!
Barbie
GI Joe
Easy Bake Oven
Hot Wheels
Lite Brite The cover is brightly colored:
Shanna by Kathleen Woodiwiss Fin 10/13

Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots
Cabbage Patch Kids
Etch-A-Sketch
Connect Four
Raggedy Ann & Andy Red Cover:
Dark Lover by JR Ward

BONUS
Complete 1/12

[Penney]

Toy Stories Reading Challenge
Duration: 6 Months/ Start: End:
0/12 Completed


1. Barbie: She's Gone Country by Jane Porter
2. GI Joe: Crave by J.R. Ward
3. Easy Bake Oven: Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Crusie
4. Hot Wheels: Hard and Fast by Erin McCarthy
5. Lite Brite: Decadent by Shayla Black
6. Rock'em Sock'em: The Darkest Lie by Gena Showalter
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
8. Etch-A-Sketch:
9. Connect Four: Queen of Song and Souls by CL Wilson
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Promises in Death by J.D. Robb
Bonus:
11. Othello: (Interracial) AJ's Serendipity by Savannah J. Frierson
12. Transformers: (shifters) The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston
Thanks for the Transformers idea Valorie :)

[Sherry]

Toy Stories Reading Challenge

Duration: November 1, 2010 - May 1, 2011
Total No. of books: 10 required + 2 bonus of your choice

Enjoy playing, everyone.

1. Barbie: Succubus on Top by Richelle Mead
2. GI Joe: Hidden Agendas by Lora Leigh
3. Easy Bake Oven: Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause
4. Hot Wheels: Undone by Rachel Caine
5. Lite Brite: Back in Black by Lori Foster
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Crave by J.R. Ward
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
8. Etch-A-Sketch: The Darkest Pleasure by Gena Showalter
9. Connect Four: Nauti Intentions by Lora Leigh
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Wicked Ties by Shayla Black

Bonus two: Pick your favorite toys and post your own book categories!

11. My Little Ponies: Bound, Branded, & Brazen by Jaci Burton
12. Operation: Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione

[Mary X]

Off to a good start on this one with 2 finished and 1 that I'll probably read tomorrow.

1. Barbie:
2. GI Joe:
3. Easy Bake Oven:Savor the Moment-Nora Roberts (heroine is a Wedding Cake Maker)
4. Hot Wheels:
5. Lite Brite:
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots:Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband (hero is a Warrior) Melissa Mayhue 10/22
7. Cabbage Patch Kids:
8. Etch-A-Sketch: Tears of the Moon-Nora Roberts-10/10-10/11 (heroine designs a building)
9. Connect Four:
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Don of the Dead-Casey Daniels (red headed heroine)

[Melinda]

I'm in, but won't start until November.


RRR Toy Stories Challenge: November 1, 2010-May 1,2010



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:

[Joanne]

I am working out my list using books I already have but getting stuck with Barbie.

Will 'An Unforgettable Lady by Jessica Bird' count? The write up says 'society beauty surrounded by glamour, privilege, and wealth'.

[Penney]

I'm reading that right now and her clothes (style, designer labels, etc.) are discussed all the time. I didn't even think of that one but it seems to me it would work.

[Joanne]

Thanks Penney!

[Joanne]

I'm in.


1. Barbie: An Unforgettable Lady by Jessica Bird

2. GI Joe: Her Last Line of Defense by Marie Donovan

3. Easy Bake Oven: Overexposed by Leslie Kelly 11th Oct

4. Hot Wheels: Out of Control by Julie Miller

5. Lite Brite: The Stone Prince by Gena Showalter

6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward

7. Cabbage Patch Kids: The Coven by Cate Tiernan

8. Etch-A-Sketch: Tribute by Nora Roberts

9. Connect Four: Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris

10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Facing the Fire by Gail Barrett

Bonus two:

Fireman Sam (Fireman): Under Fire by Jo Davis
Magic 8 Ball (Psychic): Cold Sight by Leslie Parrish

[Lindsey]

Penney and Joanne

I love the Transformer and Magic 8 ball Ideas! ya'll are so creative!

[Penney]

I can't take credit for the Transformers idea, I stole it from the challenge queen, Valorie :)

[Sandra]

RRRC Toy Stories Reading Challenge
Duration 6 months 15/10/10 - 15/4/11
Thanks Valorie & et al

1/12 Completed

1. Barbie:
2. GI Joe: Lover Revealed
3. Easy Bake Oven: Venom
4. Hot Wheels: One Foot in the Grave
5. Lite Brite: Unholy Magic
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Warrior
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Fire Study
8. Etch-A-Sketch: The Darkest Pleasure 15/10/10 ★★★★
9. Connect Four: Destined for an Early Grave
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: At Grave's End

Bonus:
Playing Dress-ups: Until the Knight Comes
Leggo/Blocks (creating towns): City of Ghosts

[Valorie]

D.G. wrote: "Valorie wrote: "Okay, here's my list. I'm going to start on Oct 15th.

0/12 Done

1. Barbie: Designer Knockoff by Ellen Byerrum
2. GI Joe: The Second Betrayal by Cheye..."

Thanks D.G., feel free to use it!

[Valorie]

Penney wrote: "I can't take credit for the Transformers idea, I stole it from the challenge queen, Valorie :)"

Thanks Penney! Anyone who wants to use it feel free!

[Leah]

Duration 6 Months
Start Date: October 10, 2010
End Date:April 10, 2010

2/12

1. Barbie: Saving Sophie by Elle Amery 10/14
2. GI Joe: The Marcelli Princess by Susan Mallery (Brother was in the military, she was a spy)
3. Easy Bake Oven: Sweet Spot by Susan Mallery
4. Hot Wheels: Under Her Skin by Susan Mallery
5. Lite Brite: Soulless by Gail Carriger 10/12
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Crave by J.R. Ward
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Leaving Paradise by Simone Elkeles
8. Etch-A-Sketch:
9. Connect Four: Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Succubus Shadows by Richelle Mead

Bonus two:
Dress-Up: Married by Morning by Lisa Kleypas
Stuffed Animals: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas

[Leah]

Yz, I have a question. For Etch-A-Sketch, does being a writer count as some kind of artist?

[Christina (AKA Babbling)]

I'm still working on the list, but I wanted to officially sign up before too much more time passes. :-)

Start: 15 Oct 10
End: 15 Apr 11

1. Barbie: Hot Mama (Jennifer Estep) - heroine is a fashion designer
2. GI Joe: Falling in Love (Pauline Trent) -- hero is a soldier
3. Easy Bake Oven: A Not-So-Perfect Past (Beth Andrews) -- heroine owns a bakery
4. Hot Wheels: Romeo, Romeo (Robin Kaye) -- hero's a mechanic
5. Lite Brite: TBD
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Bachelor Cop (Carolyn McSparren) -- hero teaches self-defense.
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: My Fair Godmother (Janette Rallison).
8. Etch-A-Sketch: The Painted Lady (Barbara Metzger) -- hero is a painter.
9. Connect Four: TBD
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: TBD.

My favorite childhood toy (Barbie) was already listed, so I had to go with things I enjoyed playing with my younger brothers:

Action figures: a Star Wars novel (not sure which one yet)

Card games: either Faro's Daughter (Georgette Heyer) or Rake's Wager (Miranda Jarrett) -- heroine in both are somehow associated with a gaming house.

[Fran, Moderator]

Toy Stories Reading Challenge
Duration: 10/11/10 - 4/11/10
3/12 completed

1. Barbie: Undead and Uneasy- shoe obsessed
2. GI Joe: Deadly Game
3. Easy Bake Oven: He Loves Lucy or The Girl Who Chased The Moon-baker
4. Hot Wheels: Pack Challenge - motorcycle rider who belongs to motorcycle club
5. Lite Brite: Catch A Mate- red,white and blue cover 10/13 (4*)
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Causing Havoc
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Frostbite
8. Etch-A-Sketch: Regularly Scheduled Life- Architect
9. Connect Four: Demon From The Dark
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Vampire Academy- red cover 10/14 (3.5*)

Bonus:
1. Soap Opera Challenge:All My Children- Love In The Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas 10/11 (4*)

[Marianne]

Can I just ask - do the books have to be fiction or could we throw in a non fiction for one of the categories?

[Joyce]

I'm in but I have to look for what my choices are HMMMM

[D.G.]

Toy Stories Reading Challenge - 1/14 READ
Duration: Oct 12, 2010 - April 11, 2011

1. Barbie: Sexiest Man Alive by Diana Holquist
2. GI Joe: World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks
3. Easy Bake Oven: Sweet Talk by Susan Mallery
4. Hot Wheels: The Sweet Gum Tree by Katherine Allred
5. Lite Brite: The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Immortal Warrior by Lisa Hendrix
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins - 10/15 √
8. Etch-A-Sketch: The Birth of Venus by Sarah Dunant
9. Connect Four: At Last Comes Love by Mary Balogh
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Not Buying It: My Year Without Shopping by Judith Levine

BONUS
B1. Rubik's Cube (puzzle/mystery): The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
B2. Tickle Me Elmo (funny): Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore
B3. Transformers (shifters): Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs
B4. B.O.B - Women's Favorite Toy! (erotica): Mac's Law by Sarah McCarty

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Leah *~*Savitar's Surfer Girl*~* wrote: "Yz, I have a question. For Etch-A-Sketch, does being a writer count as some kind of artist?"

If he writes graphic novels, yes. If not, no. It has to be something that involves drawing.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Marianne wrote: "Can I just ask - do the books have to be fiction or could we throw in a non fiction for one of the categories?"

Yes, you can use non-fiction as long as they meet the category/ies.

[exxcentrica]

@D.G. I never would have thought to include BOB! Clever!

[D.G.]

LOL, Kimberly! I joked about it in the Suggestions thread and then I thought...why not? I have plenty of erotica in my TBR!!

[Alycia]

That is great!!!

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

Toy Stories Challange
From 11 October 2010-11 April 2011

1/12 Complete

Barbie: The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole


GI Joe: Hot Target by Suzanne Brockmann


Easy Bake Oven: Dipped In Chocolate by Renee Luke


Hot Wheels:

Lite Brite: Shades of Grey: The Road to High Saffron by Jasper Fforde Finished 15 October


Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots: Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh


Cabbage Patch Kids:

Etch-A-Sketch: Sinful by Charlotte Featherstone


Connect Four:

Raggedy Ann & Andy: To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn


Bonus Books

Cuddly Toys: Features a character who is a Shapeshifter: Caressed by Ice by Nalini Singh


Tamigotchi: Features an animal character: Love in the Afternoon: A Hathaway Novel by Lisa Kleypas

[Leah]

Duration 6 Months
Start Date: October 10, 2010
End Date:April 10, 2010

3/12

1. Barbie: Saving Sophie by Elle Amery 10/14
2. GI Joe: The Marcelli Princess by Susan Mallery (Brother was in the military, she was a spy)
3. Easy Bake Oven: Sweet Spot by Susan Mallery
4. Hot Wheels: Under Her Skin by Susan Mallery
5. Lite Brite: Soulless by Gail Carriger 10/12
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Crave by J.R. Ward
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Leaving Paradise by Simone Elkeles
8. Etch-A-Sketch:
9. Connect Four: Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Succubus Shadows by Richelle Mead 10/15

Bonus two:
Dress-Up: Married by Morning by Lisa Kleypas
Stuffed Animals: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas

[Valorie]

1/12 Done
Duration: Oct 15, 2010 thru April 15, 2011

1. Barbie: Designer Knockoff by Ellen Byerrum
2. GI Joe: The Second Betrayal by Cheyenne McCray
3. Easy Bake Oven: The Kitchen Witch by Annette Blair
4. Hot Wheels: Motor Mouth by Janet Evanovich
5. Lite Brite: Death by Darjeeling by Laura Childs
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Immortal Warrior by Lisa Hendrix
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Gone by Lisa McMann 10/15 ****
8. Etch-A-Sketch: Sketch Me If You Can by Sharon Pape
9. Connect Four: Damien by Jacquelyn Frank
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Noah by Jacquelyn Frank
B1. Transformers (Shifter): Dane by Elizabeth Amber
B2. Slip N Slide (Mermaid): Sleeping with the Fishes by MJD