November's Build Your Own Challenge Challenge

[KK]

2/11


1. Fabulous Beast - Stephanie James aka Jayne Ann Krentz, finished 11/2/10, 2*
2. Destined for an Early Grave (Night Huntress #4) - Jeaniene Frost, finished 11/3/10, 4*
It's amazing how action packed one book can be + what an emotional roller coaster, oh my, oh my. And it didn't go as I expected but now I have loads of questions :P
3. First Drop of Crimson (Night Huntress World #1) - Jeaniene Frost
4. Eternal Kiss of Darkness (Night Huntress World #2) - Jeaniene Frost
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[Bekah, Fellow Kleypasaholic]

I actually loved that one more than the 3rd. Have you gotten to ...well I don't want to spoil anything...where are you at?

[Bekah, Fellow Kleypasaholic]

oh! You're done!!! What did you think of the big fight???

I don't know that the first one was weak...I thought as far as first books in a series goes it was pretty good, especially the ending. I love that series. I LOVE Bones. gosh... yummy yum yum!

[KK]

I think when I wrote my peeking comment I was where Bones threw the piano against the wall and walked away.

I'm not saying Halfway to the Grave wasn't good, just that comparing it to the rest of the series it wasn't as good. I also liked the ending of it very much.

My absolute fave was One Foot in the Grave but comparing 3rd and 4th I'm not sure which I liked best. I think it's a draw for me - some parts I liked better in one and some in the other.

The fight, the fight, the fight - just finished and I can't figure out what I think about it. The ending was just wooosh! suddenly there and .... and ... she just lied and everything was ok again?!!?! I still have to work this through but at the same time I want to go on with the next book.
Sometimes I hate when I go from one book to the other not digesting long enough and just jumping to the next. Feels like I might miss something but I can't stop myself. Rereads always give some more depth cause you're not rushing to the end so you'd know how it ends but take in all the details etc.

Heh, I may blab as much as I want but let's be honest I'm already on to First Drop of Crimson :)

[Bekah, Fellow Kleypasaholic]

I loved the fight! I though it was authentic and about time. OFITG is my absolute fave as well..i mean chapter 32..come on and it was so freakin funny. I preferred the 4th over the 3rd. I didn't like the whole fake out Bones dying thing....1)thats just not nice or funny and 2)there was NO WAY IN HELL Bones was gonna be dead...so the whole time I'm reading it, I'm just waiting for him to come back...

Anyway...enjoy first drop of crimson..haven't read it yet...let me know what you think. I might read it next month!

[Dina]

Build My Own Challenge
Duration: Nov 1 - Nov 30

Goal: To read 11 books from my TBR

3/11 completed

1. The Gentleman and the Rogue by Bonnie Dee & Summer Devon 11/02
2. Embracing Silence by N.J. Walters 11/03
3. Sweet Thursday by Mari Carr 11/03

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

Darn it Leah you are beating me gonna have to ditch the crappy slow book and move on to somethign better!

[BJ Rose]

Build Your Own Challenge
November 1 - 30

Read 11 Books From My TBR

√ 1. Navy Husband (Navy #6) - Nov 3

[Leah]

Suzanne wrote: "Darn it Leah you are beating me gonna have to ditch the crappy slow book and move on to somethign better!"

Mwhahah. But damn it, my stupid school work is not leaving me with enough time in the day to read! I'm still only on like chapter 3 of AHLNO! D:

[D.G.]

My reading of World War Z is going somewhat slow - even though it's good - but I got Extreme Exposure in the mail yesterday and I'm dying to read it. I think I'll just pick it up and read it because I know I'll be thinking of that book all day long and it will only stop my progress in the other book (see how I justify myself, LOL! :p)

[Becky]

I will join in also with the goal of reading 10 books total.

Recommended for me:
As You Desire by Connie Brockway
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen

New Series to start:
Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas 11/3

New Authors:
Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
The Brother Returns by Jeannie Watt 11/1
What a Westmoreland Wants by Brenda Jackson

From TBR Shelf


Completed 2/10

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Oooooh, DG...... I'm that little devil sitting on your shoulder telling you to give into the whim and read Extreme Exposure. :)

[Desperado]

Lisa Kleypas November BYOC
Challenge: To read at least 8 books from different genres.
1/8

Read 3 YA novels:

1. Jealousy by Lilith Saintcrow
2. Paranormalcy by Kiersten White
3. Unraveled by Gena Showalter




Read 2 HR novels:

1. To Taste Temptation by Elizabeth Hoyt
2. The Devil Wears Plaid by Teresa Medeiros




Read 2 ER/CR novels:

1. Tempted by Megan Hart
2. Sweet Temptation by Maya Banks ★★★☆☆ 11/4/10



Read 1 PNR/UF novel:

1. Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn

[D.G.]

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "Oooooh, DG...... I'm that little devil sitting on your shoulder telling you to give into the whim and read Extreme Exposure. :)"

I couldn't help myself and started it. I loved the beginning! I was reading in the subway and had to try very hard not to laugh!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

DG, Did you hear that the bar scene was taken straight from Pamela's life? She freely admits to having a potty mouth! LOL

[Bekah, Fellow Kleypasaholic]

ooooh, cool how do you do the stars???

[Mandy]

D.G. wrote: "UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "Oooooh, DG...... I'm that little devil sitting on your shoulder telling you to give into the whim and read Extreme Exposure. :)"

I couldn't help myself and sta..."


The entire series was awesome!! Istn't there another coming out?

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

Read 20 Books, or Beat Leah!!

1: Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Mandy, comes out July 2011 and then she said she's going to start writing Connor Mackinnon's book from MacKinnon's Rangers next week.

[D.G.]

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "DG, Did you hear that the bar scene was taken straight from Pamela's life? She freely admits to having a potty mouth! LOL"

NOOOOOOO! Really? Gosh, that's hysterical!! That's why it seemed so real!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Yep! The story Kara is following, Pamela covered, too. I think that's why so much of her story seems real, because she's taken them from stories she's either broken herself or helped investigate.

[Dina]

Build My Own Challenge
Duration: Nov 1 - Nov 30

Goal: To read 11 books from my TBR

4/11 completed

1. The Gentleman and the Rogue by Bonnie Dee & Summer Devon 11/02
2. Embracing Silence by N.J. Walters 11/03
3. Sweet Thursday by Mari Carr 11/03
4. The Illegitimate King by Olivia Gates 11/04

[Desperado]

Bekah wrote: "ooooh, cool how do you do the stars???"

Bekah, I found out how to do them online but it's easy enough to just copy & paste.


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[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

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Where are the 1/2 stars? Huh?????

[Desperado]

Alas, I couldn't find them. I guess we'll just have to wait until GR makes them....someday. *tear*

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

LethalLovely~I'll Wrap My Wire Around Your Heart wrote: "Alas, I couldn't find them. I guess we'll just have to wait until GR makes them....someday. *tear*"

I'm not going to suggest it again. I got chewed out last time. Time for someone else to lay on the train tracks.

[Desperado]

I'm sorry to hear you got chewed out, UM. =( I don't think it matters at this point. LOTS of members are begging for the half stars & GR basically said "It's not a big priority. We'll get to it when we get to it." Meh.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

I know, and the people who don't "like" the idea don't seem to think those of us who do should have a choice or a say in the matter.

[Dina]

I don't get that. If they don't like the 1/2 stars, they don't have to use it. They could keep rating their books using only the "full" stars. Why don't they want other people to have the option of using 1/2 stars? Bah!

[Desperado]

I agree, UM & Dina. It's sad but some people think just because something isn't important to them, it isn't important at all.

[Leah]

Suzanne wrote: "Read 20 Books, or Beat Leah!!

1: Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day

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LMAO! I love your challenge title, Suzanne. Even if the last part won't come to pass!

[Bekah, Fellow Kleypasaholic]

LethalLovely~I'll Wrap My Wire Around Your Heart wrote: "Bekah wrote: "ooooh, cool how do you do the stars???"

Bekah, I found out how to do them online but it's easy enough to just copy & paste.


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Thanks for sharing!!!!!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

I'm going to try and clear 9 books from my "already own need to read" shelf: 2/9


1. Flat-Out Sexy
2. Rough, Raw and Ready
3. A Rake's Guide To Pleasure
4. Angels' Blood - Done
5. Mr. Perfect - Done
6. Sword of Darkness
7. Ender's Game
8. Warrior
9. Red-Headed Stepchild

[Lori {Romancing the Dark Side}]

November Build Your Own Challenge ~ Read 11 Books From My TBR Pile

1. Noah by Jacquelyn Frank
2. Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison
3. Riding the Storm by Sydney Croft
4. Stolen by Kelley Armstrong
5. Hunger Aroused by Dee Carney
6. Blood on Silk by Marie Treanor
7. Were Blood by Lia Slater
8. Strange Brew by P.N. Elrod and others
9. Blood Price by Tanya Huff
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* I missed this challenge by 2!* :(

[Melanie]

Ok.. I'm moving it up to 45 books, seeing my rythm:-)

We Love Lisa Kleypas - November - build your own Challenge

14/45

7/15 PNR
Born of Night READ 11/04*****
Crown of Crystal Flame READ 11/02*****
Hush, Hush reREAD 11/03*****
Crescendo READ 11/03 (4.5*)
Born of Fire (The League, #2) READ 11/04*****
Lord of the Fading Lands reREAD 11/02
Lady of Light and Shadows reREAD 11/04*****

2/15 Historical Romance
Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord READ 11/03****
Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake reREAD 11/03*****

5/15 Contemp Romance
Lawman reREAD 11/01*****
Regan's Pride reREAD 11/01****
Night of Love READ 11/01***
Justin READ 11/01****
Maggie's Dad READ 11/04***

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Melanie... 45? Really? Wow!!! That's amazing!!!!

[Beverly]

I have read 11 books from from TBR pile. 11/11 DONE!

Extreme Exposure - Pamela Clare (Book 1 I-Team series)
Hard Evidence - Pamela Clare (Book 2 of the I-Team series)
Unlawful Contact - Pamela Clare (Book 3 of the I-Team series)
Naked Edge - Pamela Clare (Book 4 I-Team Series)

Garden Spells - Sarah Addison Allen
Bitten (Women of the Otherworld #1) - Kelley Armstrong
Soulless - Gail Carrigar
Welcome to Temptation -Jennifer Crusie
Seven Nights of Sin - Lacey Alexander
Slightly Dangerous - Mary Balogh
On the Edge by Ilona Andrews

These were also on the Potluck challenge in different genres. I would recomend all of them. It was nice to have such a variety this month.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

WTG, Beverly!!!

[Melanie]

Congrats Beverly!!!

[BJ Rose]

Beverly wrote: "I have read 11 books from from TBR pile. 11/11 DONE!"

Congratulations, Beverly!!

[Becky]

WTG Beverly!!

Melanie-WOW 45 books! You go Girl

[Dina]

Melanie wrote: "Ok.. I'm moving it up to 45 books, seeing my rythm:-)"

Whaaaaa?!? *thuds*

[Beverly]

Thank you. I have been off work this week (by choice) so that's why I finished so quickly.

[Dina]

Build My Own Challenge
Duration: Nov 1 - Nov 30

Goal: To read 11 books from my TBR

5/11 completed

1. The Gentleman and the Rogue by Bonnie Dee & Summer Devon 11/02
2. Embracing Silence by N.J. Walters 11/03
3. Sweet Thursday by Mari Carr 11/03
4. The Illegitimate King by Olivia Gates 11/04
5. Wanted! (Sons of Chance, #1) by Vicki Lewis Thompson 11/05

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

Read 20 Books, or Beat Leah!!

1: Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day Finished 04 November
2: Colters' Woman by Maya Banks Finished 05 November

[Leah]

I have to say that I am really intimidated by the people who have finished already or ARE GOING TO READ 45 BOOKS! D:

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

Me too Leah, I think she will beat us both!

Hooray, well done Beverley!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Dina, I can't remember, did you like ?

[Dina]

I loved it, UM. 5 stars! :)

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Dina wrote: "I loved it, UM. 5 stars! :)"

Thanks! I probably read your review or saw your rating, but for some reason I couldn't remember if it you liked it or loved it.