Toy Stories Reading Challenge

[Dina]

Thanks, Sandra. :)

[Kerstin]

Toy Stories Reading Challenge
Duration: 6 Months (23 Oct 2010 - 22 April 2011)
3/12 Completed

1. Barbie:
2. GI Joe: The Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockmann 11/11/10 ****
3. Easy Bake Oven:
4. Hot Wheels:
5. Lite Brite: It Must Be Love by Rachel Gibson 24/10/10 ****
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots:
7. Cabbage Patch Kids:
8. Etch-A-Sketch:
9. Connect Four:
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: My Wicked Enemy by Carolyn Jewel 15/11/10 ***

Bonus:
11. My little Pony (or any other horse toy):
12.

[Ceej]

10/11 - 4/11

10/12

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 11/15
Soduko(having to do numbers): Promises of Forever(Finn is an investment broker)

[Valorie]

9/12 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 11/15 ****
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 11/14 ****
9. Connect Four: Damien by Jacquelyn Frank 11/5 ****
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Noah by Jacquelyn Frank 11/7 ****
B1. Transformers (Shifter): Dane by Elizabeth Amber 10/29 ****
B2. Slip N Slide (Mermaid): Sleeping with the Fishes by MJD 10/18 ****

[Becky]

October 11 through April 10
I will post as I go!
1. Barbie What a Westmoreland Wants Heroine is an interior decorator
2. GI Joe Feel the Heatby Cindy Gerard
3. Easy Bake Oven Passionate Chef, Ice Queen Boss (Harlequin Romance by Jeannie Adams 11/6
4. Hot Wheels Main character owns a mechanics shop Moon Called by Patricia Briggs 11/15
5. Lite Brite The cover is brightly colored: Shanna by Kathleen Woodiwiss Fin 10/13
6. Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots
7. 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.
8. Etch-A-Sketch
9. Connect Four
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy Red Cover: Dark Lover by JR Ward Finished 10/19
BONUS
11. Transformers Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 11/11
12.
Complete 6/12

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Heather wrote: "I'm In!

1. Barbie:Undead and Unemployedby MaryJanice Davidson
2. GI Joe:The Vampire and the Virginby Kerrelyn Sparks
3. Easy Bake Oven:..."

Don't forget your start date and end date.

[Mary X]

I'm done-oops not done. Still need Barbie. Hey was Barbie every a stripper?

1. Barbie:
2. GI Joe: Naked Vengeance-Sophia Rae 11/11 (here is ex-Marine)
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: With Seduction in Mind-Laura Lee Ghurke 11/3-11/4 (very vibrant cover)

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

[Tina "IRead2Escape"]

10/24/2010 - 4/25/2011

4/10 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: 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 by JR Ward ****** 10/26

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. - Urban Shaman by CE Murphy ***** 10/31

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. -Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead ***** 11/11

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. - Blood Promise by Richelle Mead

10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Read a book with a red cover or a book with a character that is a red head. - Me, Myself, and Why? by MaryJanice Davidson ***** 11/7 - I am assuming the red head works with this one since one of the split personalities has red hair

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

[Ceej]

10/11 - 4/11

11/12

1. Barbie: Immortal in Death 10/29
2. GI Joe: Lawless 10/28
3. Easy Bake Oven: Delicious
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 11/15
Soduko(having to do numbers): Promises of Forever (Finn is an investment broker) 11/16

[Barbara ★]

4/12 completed

1. Barbie: Can You Keep a Secret? - Sophie Kinsella 11/9
2. GI Joe: Maverick - Lora Leigh
3. Easy Bake Oven: Head Over Heels - Susan Andersen (heroine owns a bar)
4. Hot Wheels: Bad Boys Down Under - Nancy Warren, et al
5. Lite Brite: Red Demon - Diedre Knight
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, #3) - Richelle Mead
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Untamed - P.C. Cast
8. Etch-A-Sketch: The Cinderella Deal|33756] - Jennifer Crusie 11/11
9. Connect Four: Catch of a Lifetime - Judi Fennell 11/6
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Carnal Innocence - Nora Roberts

BONUS:
Rubik's Cube (mystery): Red Mandarin Dress - Qiu Xiaolong 11/13
Action Figures (dragons): Last Dragon Standing - G.A. Aiken

[Becky]

October 11 through April 10
I will post as I go!
1. Barbie What a Westmoreland Wants Heroine is an interior decorator
2. GI Joe Feel the Heatby Cindy Gerard
3. Easy Bake Oven Passionate Chef, Ice Queen Boss (Harlequin Romance by Jeannie Adams 11/6
4. Hot Wheels Main character owns a mechanics shop Moon Called by Patricia Briggs 11/15
5. Lite Brite The cover is brightly colored: Shanna by Kathleen Woodiwiss Fin 10/13
6. Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots
7. 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.
8. Etch-A-Sketch
9. Connect Four
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy Red Cover: Dark Lover by JR Ward Finished 10/19
BONUS
11. Transformers Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 11/11
12. Magic 8 Ball Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen 11/17
Complete 7/12

[BJ Rose]

Getting closer!

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

10/12

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


√ 1. Barbie: Character 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:
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's food in the title or on the cover.
The School of Essential Ingredients

√ 4. Hot Wheels: Character works on cars. 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 - Nov. 16

√ 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

[Marianne]

03/12 completed
1. Barbie:
2. GI Joe:
3. Easy Bake Oven: Like Water For Chocolate by Laura Esquivel (completed 08/11/10)
4. Hot Wheels:
5. Lite Brite:
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots:
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore (completed 18/11/10)
8. Etch-A-Sketch: A Whisper of Eternity by Amanda Ashley (completed 05/11/10)
9. Connect Four:
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy:
Bonus 1. My Little Pony:
Bonus 2. Dress Up Clothes:

[Julianna]

Toy Stories Reading Challenge
Duration: Oct. 12, 2010 to April 12, 2010
Books Read: 5/10 + 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: Voyager by Diana Gabaldon (11/18)★★★★★

Bonus: Pick your favorite toys and post your own book categories!
Atari (geek character) - Romancing the Geek by Terry Odell (10/24)★★★★

Update 11/18

[Mary X]

Can I use this for Barbie? Deadly Affairs by Brenda Joyce? She's not really into fashion but she's helping a seamstress find out who killed her friend-and she's getting a new wardrobe.

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

Toy Stories Challange
From 11 October 2010-11 April 2011

11/12 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 Finished 14 November


Connect Four: Not Quite a Lady by Loretta Chase Finished 19 November



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

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Mary wrote: "Can I use this for Barbie? Deadly Affairs by Brenda Joyce? She's not really into fashion but she's helping a seamstress find out who killed her friend-and she's getting a new wardrobe."

Close enough by association. : )

[Becky]

October 11 through April 10
I will post as I go!
1. Barbie What a Westmoreland Wants Heroine is an interior decorator 11/18
2. GI Joe Feel the Heatby Cindy Gerard
3. Easy Bake Oven Passionate Chef, Ice Queen Boss (Harlequin Romance by Jeannie Adams 11/6
4. Hot Wheels Main character owns a mechanics shop Moon Called by Patricia Briggs 11/15
5. Lite Brite The cover is brightly colored: Shanna by Kathleen Woodiwiss Fin 10/13
6. Rock 'em Sock 'em Robots
7. 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.
8. Etch-A-Sketch
9. Connect Four
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy Red Cover: Dark Lover by JR Ward Finished 10/19
BONUS
11. Transformers Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 11/11
12. Magic 8 Ball Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen 11/17
Complete 8/12

[Penney]

Toy Stories Reading Challenge
Duration: 6 Months~Start: 10/20 End: 04/20
9/12 Completed


1. Barbie: She's Gone Country by Jane Porter 11/19 ★★★★★
2. GI Joe: Out of Control by Suzanne Brockmann 11/14 ★★★★
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 11/09 ★★★★
Thanks for the Transformers idea Valorie :)

[Ceej]

10/11 - 11/19

12/12

1. Barbie: Immortal in Death 10/29
2. GI Joe: Lawless 10/28
3. Easy Bake Oven: Delicious 11/19
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 11/15
Soduko(having to do numbers): Promises of Forever (Finn is an investment broker) 11/16

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Congratulations Drq!

[Sandra]

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

10/12 Completed

1. Barbie: Here Kitty, Kitty! 21/10/10 ★★★★★
2. GI Joe: Lover Revealed 8/11/10 ★★★★★
3. Easy Bake Oven: Venom 21/11/10 ★★★★★
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 11/11/10 ★★★★★
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

[Sandra]

Hooray, Drq!

[BJ Rose]

Drq wrote: "10/11 - 11/19

12/12"

Congratulations, Drq!!

[Ceej]

thx ladies

[Sandra J]

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 10/20/10
Easy Bake Oven: Eclipse Bay by Jayne Ann Krentz (chef) 11/8/10
Hot Wheels: Courting Catherine by Nora Roberts (auto mechanic) 10/24/10
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 10/17/10
Connect Four: Raiders of the Lost Corset by Ellen Byerrum (#4 Crime of Fashion mystery) 10/29/10
Raggedy Ann and Andy: Raintree Inferno by Linda Howard

Bonus:
My Little Pony: True Betrayals by Nora Roberts (horseracing) 11/20/10
Magic 8 Ball: Sizzle and Burn by Jayne Ann Krentz (Arcane Society-psychic)

[Patricia]

Oct 13th - Apr 13th
4/10

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 11/21

7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead

8. Etch-A-Sketch: Afterlight by Elle Jasper (Tattoo artist) 11/10

9. Connect Four: Living Nightmare by Shannon K Butcher 11/4

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


read

[Charlotte (Buried in Books)]

RRRC - Toy Stories Challenge

22nd October '10 to 21st April '11

2/12

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 - Finished 21st November
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

[Kerstin]

Toy Stories Reading Challenge
Duration: 6 Months (23 Oct 2010 - 22 April 2011)
7/12 Completed

1. Barbie:
2. GI Joe: The Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockmann 11/11/10 ****
3. Easy Bake Oven:
4. Hot Wheels:
5. Lite Brite: It Must Be Love by Rachel Gibson 24/10/10 ****
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: No Rest for the Wicked 08/12/10 *****
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Torment by Lauren Kate 22/11/10 ****
8. Etch-A-Sketch: Jack of Fables, Volume 2: Jack of Hearts by Bill Willingham 22/11/10 ***
9. Connect Four: Curse the Dawn by Karen Chance 15/12/10 4.5*
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: My Wicked Enemy by Carolyn Jewel 15/11/10 ***

Bonus:
11. My little Pony (or any other horse toy)(book with a horse in it or western romance):
12. Action-figures (superheroes):

[Penney]

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


1. Barbie: She's Gone Country by Jane Porter 11/19 ★★★★★
2. GI Joe: Out of Control by Suzanne Brockmann 11/14 ★★★★
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 11/23 ★★★
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 11/09 ★★★★
Thanks for the Transformers idea Valorie :)

[~Megan~]

Duration 6 months

12/12 Completed DONE!!

1. Barbie: Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts (Parker loves shoes and has a knack for picking the perfect wedding dress)11/3 (****)
2. GI Joe: No Regrets by Shannon K. Butcher 11/12 (****)
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 11/23 (****)
9. Connect Four: Queen of Song and Souls by C.L. Wilson 10/26 (*****)
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Desire Untamed by Pamela Palmer 11/19 (****)

Bonus:
Casio Keyboard: (musician) Joe'S Wife by Cheryl St. John 11/5 (****)
Memory: (amnesia) Bound By A Promise by Diana Palmer 10/25 (****)

[Pam]

Toy Stories Reading Challenge
Began October 24, 2010--Finish by April 24, 2011
Completed 7/12

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: Male love interest was Army Ranger 11/26

3. Easy Bake Oven: Female protagonist bakes cupcakes 10/24

4. Hot Wheels: Male Love Interest is a mechanic 11/20

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: YA Novel 11/13

8. Etch-A-Sketch: graphic novel.11/17

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.

B1. Playdough: Eve Duncan is a forensic sculpture artist. 11/14

B2. Slinky Dog: Features a dog as a prominent character 11/23

[Mary X]

OK I'm done.

1. Barbie: Deadly Affairs-Deadly Affairs-Brenda Joyce 11/17-11/18
2. GI Joe: Naked Vengeance-Sophia Rae 11/11 (here is ex-Marine)
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: With Seduction in Mind-Laura Lee Ghurke 11/3-11/4 (very vibrant cover)

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

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Congratulations Megan and Mary!

[BJ Rose]

Megan wrote: "Duration 6 months

12/12 Completed DONE!!"

Congratulations, Megan!!

[Sandra]

Hooray, Megan!

[Sandra]

Mary, did you forget to mark off Don of the Dead?

[Julianna]

Toy Stories Reading Challenge
Duration: Oct. 12, 2010 to April 12, 2010
Books Read: 6/10 + 1 bonus

1. Barbie:
2. GI Joe: Black Jaguar by Vijaya Schartz (11/23)★★★★
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: Voyager by Diana Gabaldon (11/18)★★★★★

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

Update 11/24

[Samantha]

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

6/10

1. Barbie: Spying in High Heels

2. GI Joe: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas completed 11/12/10

3. Easy Bake Oven: Sweet Spot completed 11/24/10

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

5. Lite Brite: A Mermaid's Kiss completed 11/13/10

6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: A Highlander Never Surrenders by Paula Quinn completed 11/8/10

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

[Mary X]

What do you mean mark off? I read all the books on the list.

[Leah]

Mary, I think she means because there's no date for that book, so you haven't "marked it off."

[SandyC]

Toy Story Challenge
Duration: October 15, 2010 - April 15, 2010
5/12 Done

1. Barbie: Shopaholic Takes Manhattan by Sophie Kinsella
2. GI Joe: An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon11/25/10
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

[Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads)]

I am in. :) Will post as I go.

12/01/10 - 6/01/11

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: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

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

[Kate]

Started 10/10/10

8/12 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
12. Littlest Pet Shop (animals/vet): Born To Be Wild

[Danielle The Book Huntress]

Toy Stories Reading Challenge

Put together by Valorie and the ever active members that contribute in the Challenge Suggestions thread, here is a reading challenge inspired by popular toys.

Read 10 books plus an option of bonuses within a six month period. You may begin anytime you want, as long as you put your start date and end date.

Duration: 6 months Started 10/21/10
Total No. of books: 10 required + 2 bonus of your choice
Update: 11/29/10
Completed 7/10

Earliest start date for this challenge is its launched date: October 10, 2010.

Enjoy playing, everyone.

1. Barbie: Read a book with a character that is a fashion designer, interior designer, writes about fashion or is just really into fashion. Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning Currently Reading

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. Private Maneuvers by Catherine Mann 11/20

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. Crazy Hot by Tara Janzen 11/25

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. Dream Chaser by Sherrilyn Kenyon 11/14/10

7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Read a Young Adult novel or a book with a character that is a child or teenager. The Brimstone Network by Thomas E. Sniegoski 10/21/10

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. Public Wife, Private Mistress by Sarah Morgan 10/23/10

9. Connect Four: Read the 4th book in a series or has 4 words in its title. Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink 11/27

10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Read a book with a red cover or a book with a character that is a red head. The Siren Song by Anne Ursu 11/18

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

[[deleted user]]

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

1. BARBIE-UNDEAD AND UNWORTHY 11-14-10
2. GI JOE-CRAZY HOT 12-5-10
3. EASY BAKE OVEN-SAVOR THE MOMENT 11-29-10
4. HOT WHEELS-DARK OF NIGHT 11-14-10
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 11-14-10
9. CONNECT FOUR-A LITTLE BIT WICKED
10. RAGGEDY ANN AND ANDY-FINGER LICKIN FIFTEEN 10-11-10

BONUS
MYSTERY DATE-SEX, LIES, AND ON-LINE DATING
LEGOS-(BUILDING ON COVER) SECRETS 10-26-10

[Barbara ★]

5/12 completed

1. Barbie: Can You Keep a Secret? - Sophie Kinsella 11/9
2. GI Joe: Masques (Sianim, #1) - Patricia Briggs (heroine is a warrior) 11/28
3. Easy Bake Oven: Head Over Heels - Susan Andersen (heroine owns a bar)
4. Hot Wheels: Bad Boys Down Under - Nancy Warren, et al
5. Lite Brite: Red Demon - Diedre Knight
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, #3) - Richelle Mead
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Untamed - P.C. Cast
8. Etch-A-Sketch: The Cinderella Deal - Jennifer Crusie 11/11
9. Connect Four: Catch of a Lifetime - Judi Fennell 11/6
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Carnal Innocence - Nora Roberts

BONUS:
Rubik's Cube (mystery): Red Mandarin Dress - Qiu Xiaolong 11/13
Action Figures (dragons): Last Dragon Standing - G.A. Aiken

[Diane ~Firefly~]

This sounds like lots of fun
12/1/10 - 5/31/11

1. Barbie: Designer Knockoff by Ellen Byerrum
2. GI Joe: Crazy Hot by Tara Janzen
3. Easy Bake Oven: The Diva Cooks a Goose by Krista Davis
4. Hot Wheels: Start Me Up by Victoria Dahl
5. Lite Brite: The Good Ghoul's Guide to Getting Even by Julie Kenner
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: TBD
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: My Soul to Keep by Rachel Vincent
8. Etch-A-Sketch: Faking It by Jennifer Crusie
9. Connect Four: White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: My Zombie Valentine anthology
11. Stuffed Animals (animal in book): TBD
12. Rubik's Cube (mystery): If Books Could Kill by Kate Carlisle



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[Lacy♪ ♫Movements of a Demigod ♪ ♫]

Toy Stories Reading Challenge Oct. 2010- April 2010

8/12 completed

1. Barbie: Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead
2. GI Joe: Shadow Game by Christine Feehan 11/15/2010
3. Easy Bake Oven: Hungry for You by Lynsay Sands
4. Hot Wheels:Ill Wind by Rachel Caine 11/5/2010
5. Lite Brite:Personal Demon by Kelley Armstrong 10/25/2010
6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots: Marked by Elisabeth Naughton 11/19/2010
7. Cabbage Patch Kids: Title by Holly Black 11/17/2010
8. Etch-A-Sketch: A Whisper of Eternity by Amanda Ashley
9. Connect Four: Blood Promise by Richelle Mead 11/5/2010
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy: Killing Me Softly by Maggie Shayne 11/26/2010

Bonus:
Dress Up- Queen of Dragons by Shana Abe 11/13/2010
Comics- The Touch of Twilight by Vicki Pettersson

[D.G.]

Toy Stories Reading Challenge - 4/14 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: Turner: World of Light and Colour by Michael Bockemühl
9. Connect Four: At Last Comes Love by Mary Balogh
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy:

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 - 12/1 √