Toy Stories Reading Challenge

[Penney]

Toy Stories Reading Challenge
Duration: 6 Months~Start: 10/20 End: 04/20
4/12 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: Tears of the Moon by Nora Roberts 10/21 ★★★★
9. Connect Four: Queen of Song and Souls by CL Wilson 10/30 ★★★★
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Promises in Death by J.D. Robb 10/20 ★★★★½

Bonus:
11. Othello: (Interracial) AJ's Serendipity by Savannah J. Frierson ★★½
12. Transformers: (shifters) The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston
Thanks for the Transformers idea Valorie :)

[Someoneyouknow]

Toy Stories Reading Challenge
Duration: 11/10/10 - 11/04/11

2/10 completed

1. Barbie:
2. GI Joe:
3. Easy Bake Oven: The Orange Girl by Jostein Gaarder - 30/10/10
4. Hot Wheels:
5. Lite Brite:
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots:
7. Cabbage Patch Kids:
8. Etch-A-Sketch: You're So Cool, Volume 1 by YoungHee Lee - 26/10/10
9. Connect Four:
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy:

[Valorie]

4/12 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 10/17 ****
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 10/29 ****
B2. Slip N Slide (Mermaid): Sleeping with the Fishes by MJD 10/18 ****

[Ceej]

10/11 - 4/11

8/12

1. Barbie: Immortal in Death 10/29
2. GI Joe: Lawless 10/28
3. Easy Bake Oven: Tempting
4. Hot Wheels: Riding Temptation
5. Lite Brite: Violet Fire 10/26
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Keeper of the Heart 10/24
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Catching Fire 10/30
8. Etch-A-Sketch: Harvest Moon (Heroine is a landscape architect) 10/11
9. Connect Four: Scandal in Spring (Wallflowers #4) 10/23
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Firestorm 10/26

BONUS
Freeze Tag: Before I Let Go: A Novel
Soduko(having to do numbers): Promises of Forever(Finn is an investment broker)

[Leah]

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

10/12

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) 10/15
3. Easy Bake Oven: Sweet Spot by Susan Mallery 10/16
4. Hot Wheels: Under Her Skin by Susan Mallery
5. Lite Brite: Soulless by Gail Carriger 10/12
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole 10/23
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Leaving Paradise by Simone Elkeles
8. Etch-A-Sketch: Much Ado About Marriage by Karen Hawkins 10/30
9. Connect Four: Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas 10/17
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Succubus Shadows by Richelle Mead 10/15

Bonus two:
Dress-Up: Married by Morning by Lisa Kleypas 10/19
Stuffed Animals: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas 10/21

[Thenia]

Toy Stories Reading Challenge:
(Duration: 20/10/2010 - 20/04/2011)

1. Barbie: Queen of Babble in the Big City - Meg Cabot
2. GI Joe: Born of Night - Sherrilyn Kenyon
3. Easy Bake Oven: The Next Best Thing - Kristan Higgins
4. Hot Wheels: Iron Kissed - Patricia Briggs (or Fire Me Up - Katie MacAlister)
5. Lite Brite: Backstage Pass - Gaby Triana
6.Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Blood Blade - Marcus Pelegrimas
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Catching Fire - Suzanne Collins
8. Etch-A-Sketch: As You Wish - Jackson Pearce
9. Connect Four: Undead and Unreturnable - MaryJanice Davidson
10.Raggedy Ann & Andy: Incarceron - Catherine Fisher

Bonus two:

11. Spies: Only the Good Spy Young - Ally Carter
12. "Simon Says": Ella Enchanted - Gail Carson Levine (20/10/2010)



Done: 1/12

[Ceej]

10/11 - 4/11

9/12

1. Barbie: Immortal in Death 10/29
2. GI Joe: Lawless 10/28
3. Easy Bake Oven: Tempting
4. Hot Wheels: Flat-Out Sexy 10/31
5. Lite Brite: Violet Fire 10/26
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Keeper of the Heart 10/24
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Catching Fire 10/30
8. Etch-A-Sketch: Harvest Moon (Heroine is a landscape architect) 10/11
9. Connect Four: Scandal in Spring (Wallflowers #4) 10/23
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Firestorm 10/26

BONUS
Freeze Tag: Before I Let Go: A Novel
Soduko(having to do numbers): Promises of Forever(Finn is an investment broker)

[[deleted user]]

Toy Stories Challenge
STARTED 10-10-10 6 MONTH DURATION

1. BARBIE-UNDEAD AND UNWORTHY
2. GI JOE-CRAZY HOT
3. EASY BAKE OVEN-SAVOR THE MOMENT
4. HOT WHEELS-DARK OF NIGHT
5. LITE BRITE-LAVENDER MORNING 10-16-10
6. ROCK'EM SOCK'EM ROBOTS-UNCONQUERED10-25-10
7. CABBAGE PATCH KIDS-ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT 10-29-10
8. ETCH-A-SKETCH-THE EXHILE
9. CONNECT FOUR-A LITTLE BIT WICKED
10. RAGGEDY ANN AND ANDY-FINGER LICKIN FIFTEEN 10-11-10

BONUS
OPERATION- (DOCTOR/SURGEON) SHAMAN
LEGOS-(BUILDING ON COVER) SECRETS 10-26-10

[Fran, Moderator]

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

1. Barbie: Undead and Uneasy- shoe obsessed 10/22 (4*)
2. GI Joe: Deadly Game 10/18 (3.5*)
3. Easy Bake Oven:The Girl Who Chased The Moon-baker 10/19 (5*)
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: Shadow Kiss-Dhampirs are guardians/protectors and kick butt. 10/23 (4*)
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Frostbite 10/16 (4*)
8. Etch-A-Sketch: Regularly Scheduled Life- Architect
9. Connect Four: The Silver Metal Lover 10/30 (4*)
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Vampire Academy- red cover 10/15 (4*)

Bonus:
1. Soap Opera Challenge:All My Children- Love In The Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas 10/11 (4*)
2. Playing School- Dear Sir,I'm Yours (College professor and student) 10/17 (3.5*)

[Judithe]

Update:

8/12 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. TBD


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.
Crave

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.
Blood and Chocolate
Cooking Up a Storm

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. Changeless
Ill Wind

5. Lite Brite: Read a book with a colorful cover (3 or more colors) or has a color as part of the title. Blue Moon by Laurell K. Hamilton

6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Read a book with a character who is a boxer, fighter, or warrior of some kind. Divine Misdemeanors by Laurell K. Hamilton 10/19/10


7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Read a Young Adult novel or a book with a character that is a child or teenager. Storm Glass by Maria V. Snyder


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.
Atlantis Betrayed (writer & illustrator of fairy tales) by Alyssa Day 10/16/10

9. Connect Four: Read the 4th book in a series or has 4 words in its title.
Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost 10/11/10

10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Read a book with a red cover or a book with a character that is a red head. Thendara House by Marion Zimmer Bradley 10/15/10

11. Viewmaster:collection of short storiesFour Dukes and a Devil by various authors 10/24/10
Transformers:shifters
Slip'n'slide:sea creatures
Magic 8 Ball:magic/arcane
12. Slinky:"Slinky" female that's as tough as metal!Play of Passion by Nalini Singh 10/26/10


READ


Possible reads

[Samantha]

Challenge Duration: October 11, 2010- April 11, 2010

1/10

1. Barbie: Spying in High Heels

2. GI Joe: TBD

3. Easy Bake Oven: Sweet Spot

4. Hot Wheels: Hot Finish completed 10/30/10

5. Lite Brite: A Mermaid's Kiss

6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: TBD

7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Perfect Chemistry

8. Etch-A-Sketch:Married By Morning

9. Connect Four: Destined for an Early Grave

10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: At Grave's End

[Charlotte (Buried in Books)]

RRRC - Toy Stories Challenge

22nd October '10 to 21st April '11

1/12

1. Barbie: Undead and Unappreciated by MaryJanice Davidson - Betsy loves shoes - Finished 31st October
2. GI Joe: - Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward
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 - TBC
4. Hot Wheels: Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs - Mercy is a mechanic
5. Lite Brite: Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: - The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman
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 - TBC
9. Connect Four: - Succubus Heat by Richelle Mead (Georgia Kincaid #4)
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: - Riding the Storm by Sydney Croft

Bonus
Dungeons and Dragons - Dragons of Autumn Twilight by Margaret Weis
Cluedo - Dexter in the Dark by Jeff Lindsay

Read

[Dina]

Toy Stories Reading Challenge
Duration: Oct 24, 2010 - Apr 23, 2011

5/10 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.

2. GI Joe: The Man in the Brown Suit (Agatha Christie Mysteries Collection by Agatha Christie 10/25

3. Easy Bake Oven: The Mane Attraction by Shelly Laurenston 10/27

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: The Mane Squeeze by Shelly Laurenston 10/31

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: The Secret of Chimneys by Agatha Christie 10/29

10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Ruby Tuesday by Mari Carr 10/28

[Joanne]

I have finished the 12 (actually 13 as I found another one for Barbie):


1. Barbie: Hot under Pressure by Kathleen O'Reilly 25th Oct
An Unforgettable Lady by Jessica Bird 31st Oct

2. GI Joe: Her Last Line of Defense by Marie Donovan 16th Oct

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

4. Hot Wheels: Out of Control by Julie Miller 23th Oct

5. Lite Brite: The Stone Prince by Gena Showalter 22nd Oct

6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward 26th Oct

7. Cabbage Patch Kids: The Coven by Cate Tiernan 29th Oct

8. Etch-A-Sketch: Tribute by Nora Roberts 31st Oct

9. Connect Four: Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris 22nd Oct

10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Facing the Fire by Gail Barrett 15th Oct

Bonus two:

Fireman Sam (Fireman): Under Fire by Jo Davis 20th Oct
Magic 8 Ball (Psychic): Cold Sight by Leslie Parrish 28th Oct

Am I supposed to put an update after each book read for each challenge? At the moment I have been posting just my before and after list.

[Sandra]

Hooray, Joanne!

You can update as often or as little as you like, Joanne, as long as you remember to post when finished, it's all good. Everyone uses GR differently.

[Fran, Moderator]

Congrats Joanne!

[~Megan~]

RRRC Toy Stories Reading Challenge
Duration 6 months

7/12 Completed

1. Barbie: It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
2. GI Joe: No Regrets by Shannon K. Butcher
3. Easy Bake Oven: With Her Last Breath by Cait London 10/19 (****)
4. Hot Wheels: Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy 10/14 (****)
5. Lite Brite: The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen 10/19 (****)
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Warrior by Zoe Archer 10/13 (*****)
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: 13 to Life by Shannon Delany 10/23 (***)
8. Etch-A-Sketch: Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley
9. Connect Four: Queen of Song and Souls by C.L. Wilson 10/26 (*****)
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Desire Untamed by Pamela Palmer

Bonus:
Casio Keyboard: (musician)
Memory: (amnesia) Bound By A Promise by Diana Palmer 10/25 (****)

[SandyC]

Toy Story Challenge
Duration: October 15, 2010 - April 15, 2010
2/12 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 10/18/10
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 10/24/10

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

[BJ Rose]

Joanne wrote: "I have finished the 12 (actually 13 as I found another one for Barbie):"

Congratulations, Joanne!!!

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Joanne wrote: "I have finished the 12 (actually 13 as I found another one for Barbie):


1. Barbie: Hot under Pressure by Kathleen O'Reilly 25th Oct
An Unforgettable Lady by Jessica Bird 31st Oct

2. GI Joe:..."

Congratulations, Joanne!

[Joanne]

Thank you everyone. :)

[Becky]

October 11 through April 10
I will post as I go!
Barbie What a Westmoreland Wants Heroine is an interior decorator

GI Joe Feel the Heat
by Cindy Gerard

Easy Bake Oven Passionate Chef, Ice Queen Boss (Harlequin Romance by Jeannie Adams

Hot Wheels Main character owns a mechanics shopMoon Called by Patricia Briggs

Lite Brite The cover is brightly colored:
Shanna by Kathleen Woodiwiss Fin 10/13

Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots
Cabbage Patch Kids A Hellion in Her Bed by Sabrina Jeffries The herione has a 12 year old son and had a significant roll in the book.

Etch-A-Sketch
Connect Four
Raggedy Ann & Andy Red Cover:
Dark Lover by JR Ward Finished 10/19

BONUS
Complete 3/12

[Leah]

Congrats, Joanne!

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

Toy Stories Challange
From 11 October 2010-11 April 2011

9/12 Complete

Barbie: The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole Finished 16 October


GI Joe: Hot Target by Suzanne Brockmann Finished 01 November


Easy Bake Oven: The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen Finished 26 October


Hot Wheels: On the Edge by Ilona Andrews Finished 23 October


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 Finished 19 October


Cabbage Patch Kids: Holes bu Louis Sachar Finished 28 October


Etch-A-Sketch: Sinful by Charlotte Featherstone


Connect Four:

Raggedy Ann & Andy: To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn Finished 16 October


Bonus Books

Cuddly Toys: Features a character who is a Shapeshifter: Caressed by Ice by Nalini Singh Finished 21 October


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

[Julianna]

Toy Stories Reading Challenge
Duration: Oct. 12, 2010 to April 12, 2010
Books Read: 4/10 + 1 bonus

1. Barbie:
2. GI Joe:
3. Easy Bake Oven:
4. Hot Wheels:
5. Lite Brite: The Black Moth by Georgette Heyer (10/17)★★★★
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Sins of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon (10/31)★★★
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Love on the Lifts by Rachel Hawthorne (10/25)★★★★1/2
8. Etch-A-Sketch:
9. Connect Four: Through a Glass Darkly by Sara T. Mitchell (10/21)★★★
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy:

Bonus:
Atari (geek character) - Romancing the Geek by Terry Odell (10/24)★★★★

Update 11/1

[Dina]

Toy Stories Reading Challenge
Duration: Oct 24, 2010 - Apr 23, 2011

6/10 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.

2. GI Joe: The Man in the Brown Suit (Agatha Christie Mysteries Collection by Agatha Christie 10/25

3. Easy Bake Oven: The Mane Attraction by Shelly Laurenston 10/27

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: The Mane Squeeze by Shelly Laurenston 10/31

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: The Gentleman and the Rogue by Bonnie Dee & Summer Devon 11/02

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: The Secret of Chimneys by Agatha Christie 10/29

10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Ruby Tuesday by Mari Carr 10/28

[Mary X]

1. Barbie:
2. GI Joe:
3. Easy Bake Oven:Savor the Moment-Nora Roberts (heroine is a Wedding Cake Maker)
4. Hot Wheels:Wicked Appetite-Janet Evanovich (main character named Diesel who goes through lots of cars)11/1
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:)The Lady and the Unicorn-Tracy Chevalier (2 teenage girls as main characters) (10/25-10/26)
8. Etch-A-Sketch: Tears of the Moon-Nora Roberts-10/10-10/11 (heroine designs a building)
9. Connect Four: Rushed to the Altar (Blackwater Brides #1)
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Don of the Dead-Casey Daniels (red headed heroine)

Bonus:

Ouja Board Ghost Shadow-Heather Graham (heroine sees/talks to ghosts)(10/30)

Mood Ring:
The Charmed Sphere-Catherine Asaro (characters can cast spells that read emotions)10/30

[Valorie]

5/12 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 10/17 ****
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 11/2 ***
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 10/29 ****
B2. Slip N Slide (Mermaid): Sleeping with the Fishes by MJD 10/18 ****

[Fran, Moderator]

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

1. Barbie: Undead and Uneasy- shoe obsessed 10/22 (4*)
2. GI Joe: Deadly Game 10/18 (3.5*)
3. Easy Bake Oven:The Girl Who Chased The Moon-baker 10/19 (5*)
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: Shadow Kiss-Dhampirs are guardians/protectors and kick butt. 10/23 (4*)
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Frostbite 10/16 (4*)
8. Etch-A-Sketch: Regularly Scheduled Life- Architect 11/3 (4.5*)
9. Connect Four: The Silver Metal Lover 10/30 (4*)
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Vampire Academy- red cover 10/15 (4*)

Bonus:
1. Soap Opera Challenge:All My Children- Love In The Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas 10/11 (4*)
2. Playing School- Dear Sir,I'm Yours (College professor and student) 10/17 (3.5*)

[Patricia]

Oct 13th - Apr 13th
1/10

1. Barbie: Lonely Werewolf Girl by 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: Tempest's Legacy by Nicole Peeler

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 11/3



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[Say]

TOY STORIES READING CHALLENGE
10/25/2010 - 4/25/2011
6/12

1.BARBIE:

2.GI JOE: Academy 7 by Anne Osterlund 10/25

3.EASY BAKE OVEN: Siren by Tricia Rayburn 10/29 (Betty Marchand)

4.HOT WHEELS:

5.LITE BRITE:

6.ROCK 'EM SOCK 'EM ROBERTS:

7.CABBAGE PATCH KIDS:

8.ETCH A SKETCH:

9.CONNECT FOUR: The Counseling by Marley Gibson 10/26 (4th book in the series)

10.RAGGEDY ANN AND ANDY: Firelight by Sophie Jordan 10/31 (red cover and character red head)

11.BONUS: Dirty Little Secret by CJ Omololu 10/25
12.BONUS: Fearscape by Simon Holt 10/27

[Dina]

Toy Stories Reading Challenge
Duration: Oct 24, 2010 - Apr 23, 2011

7/10 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.

2. GI Joe: The Man in the Brown Suit (Agatha Christie Mysteries Collection by Agatha Christie 10/25

3. Easy Bake Oven: The Mane Attraction by Shelly Laurenston 10/27

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: The Mane Squeeze by Shelly Laurenston 10/31

6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Embracing Silence by N.J. Walters 11/03

7. Cabbage Patch Kids: The Gentleman and the Rogue by Bonnie Dee & Summer Devon 11/02

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: The Secret of Chimneys by Agatha Christie 10/29

10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Ruby Tuesday by Mari Carr 10/28

[SandyC]

Toy Story Challenge
Duration: October 15, 2010 - April 15, 2010
3/12 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 10/18/10
8. Etch-A-Sketch: The Exile: An Outlander Graphic Novel by Diana Gabaldon
9. Connect Four: Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich 11/3/10
10.Raggedy Ann & Andy: The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz 10/24/10

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

[Jennifer Defoy]

Alright, I'm going to do it. I'm working on my list right now.

[Jennifer Defoy]

Jennifer wrote: "Alright, I'm going to do it. I'm working on my list right now."

Here's my list:
1. Barbie: Shopaholic Ties the Knot by Sophie Kinsella
2. GI Joe: Lie Down With Lions by Ken Follett
3. Easy Bake Oven: Happy Hour by Michelle Scott
4. Hot Wheels: From a Buick 8 by Stephen King
5. Lite Brite: Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Tempted by a Warrior by Amanda Scott
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Rising Sign by Jared Lopatin
8. Etch-A-Sketch: The Feathered Serpent by Edgar Wallace
9. Connect Four: A Bright New Morning: An American Story
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Islands of Instability
11. Playing House: Moonlight in Odessa by Janet Skeslier Charles
12. Pound Puppies:
Oogy: The Dog Only a Family Could Love by Larry Levin

[Patricia]

Oct 13th - Apr 13th
2/10

1. Barbie: Lonely Werewolf Girl by 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: Tempest's Legacy by Nicole Peeler

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 11/4

10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Running Scared by Shannon K Butcher 11/3



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[Jes]

November 2010-April 2011
1.Barbie: The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger
2.GI Joe: The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
3.Easy Bake Oven: The grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
4.Hot Wheels: A Merciless Place by Emma Christopher
5.Lite Brite: Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
6.Rock'em Sock 'em: Schindler's List by Thomas Keneally
7.Cabbage patch kids: Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl
8.Etch a Sketch: Love your voice by Roger Love
9.Connect Four: A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khalid Hosseini
10.Raggedy Ann & Andy: The Catcher in the Rye

[booklovinrn]

RRRC TOY STORIES READING CHALLENGE
October 2010 - April 2011
TOTAL 8

1. BARBIE Immortal in Death by JD Robb 10/29
2. GI JOE The Homecoming by JoAnn Ross 10/22
3. EASY BAKE OVEN Simply Irresistible by Rahcel Gibson 10/27
4. HOT WHEELS Start Me Up by Victoria Dahl 10/16
5. LITE BRITE
6. ROCK'EM SOCK'EM ROBOTS Atlantis Redeemed by Alyssa Day 10/13
7. CABBAGE PATCH KIDS
8. ETCH-A-SKETCH
9. CONNECT FOUR
10.RAGGEDY ANNE & ANDY No Mercy (Dark-Hunter, #19) by Sherrilyn Kenyon 11/3

BONUS

11.PLAYING SCHOOL (teasher/student) Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill 10/19
12.TRANSFORMERS (shapeshifter character) Friday Night Bites by Chloe Neill 11/4

[Penney]

Toy Stories Reading Challenge
Duration: 6 Months~Start: 10/20 End: 04/20
6/12 Completed


1. Barbie: She's Gone Country by Jane Porter
2. GI Joe: Crave by J.R. Ward
3. Easy Bake Oven: He Loves Lucy by Susan Donovan 11/04 ★★★★
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 11/03 ★★★½
8. Etch-A-Sketch: Tears of the Moon by Nora Roberts 10/21 ★★★★
9. Connect Four: Queen of Song and Souls by CL Wilson 10/30 ★★★★
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Promises in Death by J.D. Robb 10/20 ★★★★½

Bonus:
11. Othello: (Interracial) AJ's Serendipity by Savannah J. Frierson 10/23 ★★½
12. Transformers: (shifters) The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston
Thanks for the Transformers idea Valorie :)

[Sandy]

10/12
10/11/2010 - 4/11/2010

1.Barbie:
2.GI Joe: (ex-military) The Shimmering Blond Sister by David Handler 10/29
3.Easy Bake Oven: Death Dines Out by Claudia Bishop 10/27
4.Hot Wheels: Swapping Paint: A Stock Car Racing Mystery by Joyce Lavene 10/23
5.Lite Brite: Dead Jitterbug by Victoria Houston 10/17
6.Rock'em Sock'em Robots: On the Ropes: A Duffy Dombrowski Mystery by Tom Schreck
7.Cabbage Patch Kids: Carpe Corpus by Rachel Caine 10/23
8.Etch-A-Sketch: Love Letters from Ladybug Farm by Donna Ball 10/15
9.Connect Four: (4th Book in series) Chapter and Hearse by Lorna Barrett 10/20
10.Raggedy Ann & Andy: Firelight by Sophie Jordan 10/19


Bonus:
Barrel of Monkeys: (book with a monkey in it) Kasey to the Rescue: The Remarkable Story of a Monkey and a Miracle by Ellen Rogers 10/25
Chemistry set: (Book with a scientist or lab) Fade Out by Rachel Caine 11/4

[Dina]

Toy Stories Reading Challenge
Duration: Oct 24, 2010 - Apr 23, 2011

8/10 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.

2. GI Joe: The Man in the Brown Suit (Agatha Christie Mysteries Collection by Agatha Christie 10/25

3. Easy Bake Oven: The Mane Attraction by Shelly Laurenston 10/27

4. Hot Wheels: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs

5. Lite Brite: The Mane Squeeze by Shelly Laurenston 10/31

6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Embracing Silence by N.J. Walters 11/03

7. Cabbage Patch Kids: The Gentleman and the Rogue by Bonnie Dee & Summer Devon 11/02

8. Etch-A-Sketch: Wanted! (Sons of Chance, #1) by Vicki Lewis Thompson 11/05

9. Connect Four: The Secret of Chimneys by Agatha Christie 10/29

10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Ruby Tuesday by Mari Carr 10/28

[Valorie]

6/12 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 10/17 ****
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 11/2 ***
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 11/5 ****
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Noah by Jacquelyn Frank
B1. Transformers (Shifter): Dane by Elizabeth Amber 10/29 ****
B2. Slip N Slide (Mermaid): Sleeping with the Fishes by MJD 10/18 ****

[SandyC]

Toy Story Challenge
Duration: October 15, 2010 - April 15, 2010
4/12 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 10/18/10
8. Etch-A-Sketch: The Exile: An Outlander Graphic Novel by Diana Gabaldon
9. Connect Four: Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich 11/3/10
10.Raggedy Ann & Andy: The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz 10/24/10

Bonus:
11. Nerf Football: Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 11/5/10
12. Roller Skates: Roller Skates by Ruth Sawyer

[BJ Rose]

Toy Stories Reading Challenge
October 13, 2010 - April 13, 2011

9/12

Duration: 6 months
Total No. of books: 10 required + 2 bonus of your choice


√ 1. Barbie: Character is a fashion designer, interior designer, writes about fashion or is just really into fashion. Queen Betsy in Undead and Unworthy by MJ Davidson - Oct 21 (3*)

√ 2. GI Joe: Character is in the military or was in the military, or the story takes place during a war of some kind. Navy Husband by Debbie Macomber - Nov 3 (2.5*)

3. Easy Bake Oven: Character is a chef or baker, owns a restaurant or bakery, or there is a type of food in the title or on the cover. Summer By the Sea by Susan Wiggs OR The School of Essential Ingredients

√ 4. Hot Wheels: Character works on cars or races cars, or there is a car, motorcycle, or some type of vehicle on the cover. Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs - Oct 26

√ 5. Lite Brite: Colorful cover (3 or more colors): It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas Oct 17

6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Character is a warrior of some kind: Once a Warrior by Karyn Monk

√ 7. Cabbage Patch Kids: A YA novel: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling - Oct 28

√ 8. Etch-A-Sketch: Character is a visual artist of some kind: A Woman Without Lies by Elizabeth Lowell - Oct 31 (3.5*)

√ 9. Connect Four: 4th book in series & 4 words in title: To Desire a Devil by Elizabeth Hoyt Oct 15

√ 10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Book with a red cover: Seducing the Heiress by Olivia Drake - Oct 13 -


Bonus One: My Little Pony: Read a western or a book about horses:
√ Only His by Elizabeth Lowell - Oct 20
OR Apache Summer by Heather Graham

Bonus Two: Card Games: Faro's Daughter by Georgette Heyer OR Game of Hearts by Leonora Woodbury

[Kate]

Started 10/10/10

6/12 Complete

1. Barbie:Into the Wild Nerd Yonder
2. Etch a Sketch:Rapunzel's Revenge
3. Easy Bake Oven:Keturah and Lord Death
4. Lite Brite: Red or Sisters Red
5. G.I. Joe: Night Game
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Nomansland
7. Cabbage Patch: The Lost Hero
8. Hot Wheels: Moon Called
9. Connect Four: Conspiracy Game
10.Raggedy Ann & Andy: Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor

Bonus
11. Dress Up:Somewhere I'll Find You Main character is an actress and has changed her real name to hide from her past.
12. Littlest Pet Shop (animals/vet): Born To Be Wild

[Sandra]

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

7/12 Completed

1. Barbie: Here Kitty, Kitty! 21/10/10 ★★★★★
2. GI Joe: Lover Revealed
3. Easy Bake Oven: Venom
4. Hot Wheels: One Foot in the Grave 20/10/10 ★★★★★
5. Lite Brite: Unholy Magic
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Warrior 25/10/10 ★★★★
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Fire Study 28/10/10 ★★★★
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 2/11/10 ★★★★★

Bonus:
Playing Dress-ups: Until the Knight Comes 30/10/10 ★★★★
Leggo/Blocks (creating towns): City of Ghosts

[Becky]

October 11 through April 10
I will post as I go!
Barbie What a Westmoreland Wants Heroine is an interior decorator
GI Joe Feel the Heatby Cindy Gerard
Easy Bake Oven Passionate Chef, Ice Queen Boss (Harlequin Romance by Jeannie Adams 11/6
Hot Wheels Main character owns a mechanics shopMoon Called by Patricia Briggs
Lite Brite The cover is brightly colored:
Shanna by Kathleen Woodiwiss Fin 10/13
Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots
Cabbage Patch Kids A Hellion in Her Bed by Sabrina Jeffries The herione has a 12 year old son and had a significant roll in the book.
Etch-A-Sketch
Connect Four
Raggedy Ann & Andy Red Cover: Dark Lover by JR Ward Finished 10/19
BONUS
Transformers Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
Complete 4/12

[Samantha]

Challenge Duration: October 11, 2010- April 11, 2010

2/10

1. Barbie: Spying in High Heels

2. GI Joe: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas

3. Easy Bake Oven: Sweet Spot

4. Hot Wheels: Hot Finish completed 10/30/10

5. Lite Brite: A Mermaid's Kiss

6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: A Highlander Never Surrenders by Paula Quinn

7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Perfect Chemistry

8. Etch-A-Sketch:Married By Morning completed 11/7/10

9. Connect Four: Destined for an Early Grave

10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: At Grave's End

[D.G.]

Toy Stories Reading Challenge - 3/14 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 - 11/7
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 - 10/29
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

[Raine]

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

1. Barbie:
2. GI Joe:
3. Easy Bake Oven:
4. Hot Wheels:
5. Lite Brite: Blue Dahlia (10-23-2010)
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots:
7. Cabbage Patch Kids:
8. Etch-A-Sketch: A Perfect Darkness (11/03/2010)
9. Connect Four: Living Dead in Dallas (10/27/2010)
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Heart of the Dragon Female lead is a redhead (10/12/2010)