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message 51: by Judithe, Soap Operas never end.... (new)

Judithe | 6566 comments LOL! I'm also waiting on my list...checking it twice and all that to see what I read in December, what Santa enables and all of that!

I must say...the stack of books in my living room seems to be growing (they seem to be trying to be rabbits, not books and proliferating at an alarming rate!) and I have almost enough on hand to cover December challenges and this! EEEEEEEEEEEEKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK! But shrieked in happiness!


message 52: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32697 comments LOL! If we could only read them as fast as they reproduce, yah? :)


message 53: by Stacy (new)

Stacy (stacybinnj) | 55 comments Yeah I'm on a wait and see too. I have lots of vacation time coming. Looks like I will be out from Dec 16 through the Tuesday following the New Year. I'll get lots of reading in!

My books seem to be replicating at an alarming rate as well. How do they do that? And how do I get TWO copies of Blood Lite (Includes Dark Hunter, Related books, #9; The Dresden Files, #10.1, Women of the Otherworld, #8.1) by Kevin J. Anderson in ONE day???? Argh... talk about reproducing!


message 54: by Judithe, Soap Operas never end.... (new)

Judithe | 6566 comments Stacy wrote: "And how do I get TWO copies of Blood Lite (Includes Dark Hunter, Related books, #9; The Dresden Files, #10.1, Women of the Otherworld, #8.1) by Kevin J. Andersonin ONE day???? Argh... talk about reproducing! ..."

Stacy's pile has twins! Congrats! Naw, hopefully you can trade one in and get something else. If not, pass it on and gently lure another friend into our charming hobby.


message 55: by Vivian (new)

Vivian (_vivian) | 1934 comments LOL.


message 56: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32697 comments LOL! My crystal ball shows someone close to Stacy unwrapping Blood Lite this Christmas. :)


message 57: by Desperado (new)

Desperado (lethallovely) | 1360 comments Is it Xmas yet? I'm ready to start this challenge & make love to my Kindle. *tear*


message 58: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32697 comments LMAO!!! Patience, young grasshopper.


Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads) (awesomevegan) | 468 comments LOL you all crack me up... Stacy has twins and LethalLovely making love to her Kindle! I need to cross challenge and pick 25 I REALLY want to read. :)


message 60: by Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required (new)

Sandra | 25907 comments Yep, that's the name of the game AV :)


message 61: by Judithe, Soap Operas never end.... (last edited Nov 24, 2010 03:10AM) (new)

Judithe | 6566 comments Absolutely!

I've got a couple books that haven't made the challenge "cut" yet...they only fit one! Tweaking books and scouting other possibilities! LOL!


message 62: by Shannon (new)

Shannon (frencett) | 96 comments I'm in - but I'm going to have to go a bit soft, because of my lists in the '2011 Resolutions' and '2011 Back to the future'.

Mt. Vesuvius: 1,281 metres
10 books
TBA

Once I reach my summit - can I go for the next one if time permits (and if the books have been on your TBR list for long enough)?


message 63: by Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required (new)

Sandra | 25907 comments Shannon, don't forget you can cross challenge.


message 64: by [deleted user] (last edited Mar 23, 2011 03:19AM) (new)

Update Dec 31 2010 11:58pm
Update March 23 2011

So I have revised my list yet again! This will be the last and final time I will change this list. I think I am finally satisfied with my choices :0)

Time To Climb Mt.TBR Challenge
Jan 1 2011 to Dec 31 2011
Goal: 3/25 Books Read


Mt.Everest:8,848 meters
Required 1st 2 reads:
At Grave's End (Night Huntress, #3) by Jeaniene Frost 8/1 Friday Night Bites (Chicagoland Vampires, #2) by Chloe Neill 20/01

Destined for an Early Grave (Night Huntress, #4) by Jeaniene Frost This Side of the Grave (Night Huntress, #5) by Jeaniene Frost Twice Bitten (Chicagoland Vampires, #3) by Chloe Neill Hard Bitten (Chicagoland Vampires, #4) by Chloe Neill Tall, Dark and Wolfish (Westfield Wolves, #2) by Lydia Dare The Wolf Next Door (Westfield Wolves, #3) by Lydia Dare The Taming of the Wolf (Westfield Wolves, #4) by Lydia Dare A Match Made in Hell (Nicki Styx, #2) by Terri Garey You're the One that I Haunt (Nicki Styx, #3) by Terri Garey Kiss of Fate (Dragonfire, #3) by Deborah Cooke Winter Kiss (Dragonfire, #4) by Deborah Cooke Kiss & Hell (Hell, #1) by Dakota Cassidy My Way to Hell (Hell #2) by Dakota Cassidy Touching Darkness (Offspring, #3) by Jaime_Rush Burning Darkness (Offspring, #4) by Jaime_Rush Abandon the Night (Envy Chronicles, #3) by Joss Ware Night Betrayed (Envy Chronicles, #4) by Joss Ware Halfway Hexed (Southern Witch, #3) by Kimberly Frost On the Prowl (Tales of an Urban Werewolf, #2) by Karen MacInerney Leader of the Pack (Tales of an Urban Werewolf, #3) by Karen MacInerney Pride Mates (Shifters Unbound, #1) by Jennifer Ashley His Darkest Hunger (Jaguar Warriors, #1) by Juliana Stone 22/03 His Darkest Embrace (Jaguar Warriors, #2) by Juliana Stone


message 65: by Wan (new)

Wan (wanwaddell) | 612 comments @Kat - don't forget the Shadowfever (the last of the Fever Series) coming out this Jan.


message 67: by [deleted user] (new)

Wan wrote:@Kat - don't forget the Shadowfever (the last of the Fever Series) coming out this Jan.

Thanks Wan I have it marked on my calender I probably won't get to it right away that's why I left it off my list. I've been collecting this series since it came out and I have finally decided to read it as part of a few challenges I'm doing here at SOS.


message 68: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32697 comments Shannon wrote: "Once I reach my summit - can I go for the next one if time permits (and if the books have been on your TBR list for long enough)? ..."

Sure, why not. :) Don't forget to add books here that are already planned for the other challenges you're participating in, like Sandra mentioned. That'll cover a bunch of the #s right there.


~♥ Kat ♥~ wrote: "Alright so I have finally come up with a list of books that I really want to read and are also some of the oldest series I have been collecting over the years. I hope you don't mind just covers I'm..."

Great list, Kat! I'm jealous. I've read those, but loved them so much I wish I was new to them all over again. Hope you like 'um.


message 69: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32697 comments Yep, this is the place for those books that you've been meaning to read and just haven't ... no changes means you know you'll get to them next year.


message 70: by Desperado (last edited Nov 29, 2010 05:27PM) (new)

Desperado (lethallovely) | 1360 comments I just noticed that I'm listed as "considering." I'm in. I'm just waiting to see how many gift cards I get for Xmas to post my list...since I can't change it. *tear* *tear* *snot bubble*


message 71: by Steph, Serious series addict (last edited Nov 29, 2010 06:10PM) (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32697 comments Fixed! LMAO!! *here's a tissue, clean yourself up, girl*murmuring soothing words to calm Lethal* It'll be ok. Just choose wisely. :D


message 72: by Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required (new)

Sandra | 25907 comments LethalLovely~So You Goad Me into Spite, It's wrote: "I just noticed that I'm listed as "considering." I'm in. I'm just waiting to see how many gift cards I get for Xmas to post my list...since I can't change it. *tear* *tear* *snot bubble*"

LMAO Lethal!


message 73: by Desperado (new)

Desperado (lethallovely) | 1360 comments LMAO! Thanks, Steph. I will try my best to choose very wisely. If there's anything I hate, it's being stuck reading a crappy book for a challenge.


message 74: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32697 comments :) But of course! Been there, done that and hope to never do it again.


message 75: by Desperado (new)

Desperado (lethallovely) | 1360 comments I hope to never do it again either but I probably will. You keep enticing me with your wonderful challenges. I'm getting come-hither looks from "Better Late, Than Never."


message 76: by Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required (new)

Sandra | 25907 comments Don't I know it, I've now read 3 this week that were 1-2 stars. Only finished them cause of challenges. Shockers all.

I'm going to be really careful when compiling my list for this one. You Betcha!


message 77: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32697 comments LethalLovely~So You Goad Me into Spite, It's wrote: "I hope to never do it again either but I probably will. You keep enticing me with your wonderful challenges. I'm getting come-hither looks from "Better Late, Than Never.""

LOL! Well, it's just not as fun without others joining me. hehe >:)


Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos) | 1193 comments Sandra wrote: "Don't I know it, I've now read 3 this week that were 1-2 stars. Only finished them cause of challenges. Shockers all.

I'm going to be really careful when compiling my list for this one. You Betcha!"


If I can't get throught the first three chapters I put the book down


message 79: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32697 comments Not a bad idea sometimes, Lizz. Always MUCH better books out there TBR.


message 80: by Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required (new)

Sandra | 25907 comments I would normally too, Lizz, but it was too close to the end of the challenge and I couldn't find anything else to fit in the short time frame I had left. Had to finish the challenges.

I should of known there was a reason I kept putting off those books. *sigh*

Still I re-read about 20 favourites in November to make up for it - mostly 5 stars for me. LOL.


Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos) | 1193 comments Steph wrote: "Members' Lists:
Please edit your original post with your updates, thanks!

Judithe:
StephB:
Vivian: #33
Josie:#9
~♥ Kat ♥~:
Stacy: #11
Amber: #12
LethalLovely:
Ames: considering ...
Sabrina Fai..."


Added my list


message 83: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32697 comments Thanks. I'll update the list with links when I'm on my computer.


Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos) | 1193 comments Steph wrote: "Thanks. I'll update the list with links when I'm on my computer."

awesome


message 85: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32697 comments All done :)


message 86: by Steph, Serious series addict (last edited Jan 04, 2012 09:11PM) (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32697 comments Time to Climb Mt. TBR
Read: 24/25 **25/25 as of 4 Jan**

Required 1st 2 reads:
1. Strange Brew - Anthology (added @ 5/24/09) 1/2/11 4★
2. First Blood - Anthology (added @ 6/17/09) 1/1/11 3★
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3. A Taste of Crimson - Marjorie Liu 3/13/11 4★
4. Hex Appeal - Linda Wisdom 1/14/11 3★
5. An Enchanted Season - Anthology 5/22/11 3★
6. The Magical Christmas Cat - Anthology 12/15/11 4★
7. Skin Game - Ava Gray 9/25/11 3★
8. Luna - Julie Anne Peters 3/6/11 5★
9. My Blood Approves - Amanda Hocking 4/25/11 3★
10. My Way to Hell - Dakota Cassidy 9/21/11 2.5 ★
11. Forbidden - Tabitha Suzuma 5/11/11 5★
12. Room - Emma Donoghue 1/28/11 4★
13. Burning Up - Anthology 5/1/11 4★
14. Midnight Rising - Lara Adrian 4/7/11 4★
15. Demonfire by Kate Douglas 5/13/11 3★
16. Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye - Victoria Laurie 1/3/11 4★
17. Afterlife - Merrie Destefano 1/21/11 3.5★
18. Pack Challenge - Shelly Laurenston 1/4/11 5★
19. Kitty and the Midnight Hour - Carrie Vaughn 1/13/11 4★
20. Another One Bites the Dust - Jennifer Rardin 2/1/11 3★
21. The Good Fairies of New York - Martin Millar 1/21/11 3★
22. The Scent of Shadows - Vicki Pettersson 2/4/11 3.5★
23. Stormwalker - Allyson James **Read 1/4/12 3★**
24. Beautiful Darkness - Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl 10/3/11 4★
25. Killbox - Ann Aguirre 5/19/11 5★


Strange Brew (Includes The Dresden Files, #10.4; Sookie Stackhouse #9.1; Cin Craven, #1.5) by P.N. Elrod First Blood (Includes Laws of the Blood, #6; Vegas Vampires, #5; Vampire Babylon, #2.5; The Guardians, #3.5) by Susan Sizemore A Taste of Crimson (Crimson City, #2) by Marjorie M. Liu Hex Appeal (Jazz Tremaine, #2) by Linda Wisdom An Enchanted Season (Includes Psy-Changeling, #3.5; Murphy Sisters, #1) by Maggie Shayne The Magical Christmas Cat (Includes Breeds, #17; Psy-Changeling, #5.5; Murphy Sisters, #2) by Lora Leigh Skin Game (Skin, #1) by Ava Gray Luna by Julie Anne Peters My Blood Approves (My Blood Approves, #1) by Amanda Hocking My Way to Hell (Hell #2) by Dakota Cassidy Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma Room by Emma Donoghue Burning Up (Includes Iron Seas, #0.5; Children of the Sea, #3.5; Psy-Changeling #8.5) by Angela Knight Midnight Rising (Midnight Breed, #4) by Lara Adrian DemonFire (DemonSlayers #1) by Kate Douglas Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye (Psychic Eye Mystery, #1) by Victoria Laurie Afterlife (The Resurrection Chronicles, #1) by Merrie Destefano Pack Challenge (Magnus Pack, #1) by Shelly Laurenston Kitty and the Midnight Hour (Kitty Norville, #1) by Carrie Vaughn Another One Bites the Dust (Jaz Parks, #2) by Jennifer Rardin The Good Fairies of New York by Martin Millar The Scent of Shadows (Signs of the Zodiac, #1) by Vicki Pettersson Stormwalker (Stormwalker, #1) by Allyson James Beautiful Darkness (Caster Chronicles, #2) by Kami Garcia Killbox (Sirantha Jax, #4) by Ann Aguirre


message 87: by Judithe, Soap Operas never end.... (new)

Judithe | 6566 comments Lovely list!


message 88: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32697 comments Why thank you. :)


message 89: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32697 comments Member Participation w/Links to Posts Updated! You can view them here . Please let me know if I've missed anyone. :)


Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads) (awesomevegan) | 468 comments My list is done!!! :) I will finish 2 series, get in some firsts, stand alones and even an anthology! *gasp* :) I am looking forward to starting. I will need another challenge like this for the second half of the year to keep me focused. :) (I will have these done by the end of July probably if Forever is released on Kindle at the same time.)


Awesomevegan (AKA JenReads) (awesomevegan) | 468 comments Oh I have a question. We have to read the first 2 books before we move on right? Or just list them and read them at some point during the year?


message 92: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32697 comments Looks good, AV! You can restart the challenge (skipping the "first 2" part) in the 2nd 1/2 of the year, if you'd like. :)

You have to read the 2 first, then move onto the rest of the list.


message 93: by Desperado (new)

Desperado (lethallovely) | 1360 comments Seriously? We have to read the first 2 books before we can read the others? Double damn. Time to revise my list for the umpteenth time.


message 94: by Desperado (new)

Desperado (lethallovely) | 1360 comments Quadruple damn.....

Most of my books are going to be from the time I joined (March 2010) until October 2010...& in order by date added...



Damn times infinity....


message 95: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32697 comments LMAO!! Need another tissue? Do I spot another snot bubble formin'? There, there, poor Lethal. In my defense it does state just that in post #1 and near the top too. *sorry Charlie*

As Gumby as I am, I'm afraid, for this challenge, ya'll are forcing me to stick to my guns like a mama bear protecting her cubs. 'Course a bear wouldn't have guns, but you get the idea. LOL!


message 96: by Desperado (new)

Desperado (lethallovely) | 1360 comments I don't read the rules. I'm too cool for rules....unless they're Steph's rules. Steph has whips.

Sorry for being such a whiny biatch. I know it's a trial putting up with me & this challenge right now. *sniff sniff*


message 97: by Steph, Serious series addict (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32697 comments LOL!! Yeah, don't you forget it! or make me pull out said whip. >:)

Nah, not worry, my dear. I'm just bound and determined to make you challenge yourself. It's only 5 books, you don't have to go for the whole 25.

I'll take the boohooin', along with your list, please. LOL!


Charlotte (Buried in Books) | 557 comments I think I'm in, no changes after the start date will be tough for me - as the list always changes.

Just got to figure out what level I'm going to go for.


message 99: by Zaanodes (new)

Zaanodes | 804 comments Questions, oh whip-mistress (aka Steph, the Mega-Challenge-Mind), do all the TBR's have to already (prior to what date?? Can I hurry and add them??) on our GR TBR shelf? 'Cause I have books on fictfact and at home that are not on my GR TBR shelf. Also, do anticipated (with bated breath) new-in-2011 releases count as TBR's (I don't have all of them on my GR TBR shelf, either)? Inquiring minds want to know.


message 100: by Steph, Serious series addict (last edited Dec 09, 2010 08:28PM) (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 32697 comments Charlotte (Buried in Books) wrote: "I think I'm in, no changes after the start date will be tough for me - as the list always changes.

Just got to figure out what level I'm going to go for."


I understand. I'm the same way. I've only participated in 1-2 other "can't change" challenges and who knows, I may end up pouting 1/2 through this one with ya'll. LOL! Always hard to know if you've picked ones that you'll feel like reading, but remember ... you can play in these reindeer games with only 5 books and you have all of 2011 to read them. :D

Zaanodes wrote: "Questions, oh whip-mistress (aka Steph, the Mega-Challenge-Mind), do all the TBR's have to already (prior to what date?? Can I hurry and add them??) on our GR TBR shelf? 'Cause I have books on fict..."

LOL Zaanodes! No, all of the books you list here do not have to be on your GR list. I don't have all of mine here either. But, you do have to read 2 of your oldest/first books added to your GR TBR list before moving onto other books. Make sense? RE: 2011 ... I am going to say ok b/c those will definitely be headed to our TBR lists, if they aren't already there.


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