Crystal S's 2011 Challenge lists

[Crystal S]

RRRC GROUP CHALLENGE
2011 A-Z Book Challenge
Duration: 01/01/2011 - 12/31/2011

23/26 completed


A - About A Dragon by G.A. Aiken *finished 01/09/2011*
B - Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer *finished 01/03/2011*
C - Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins *finished 03/30*
D - Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole *finished 05/11*
E - The Earl's Mistletoe Bride by Joanna Maitland *finished 01/31/2011*
F - The Fire Rose by Mercedes Lackey *finished 03/02*
G - The Ghost Shrink, the Accidental Gigolo, & the Poltergeist Accountant by Vivi Andrews *finished 04/09*
H - Heartless by Mary Balogh *finished 02/08/2011*
I - Insatiable by Meg Cabot *finished 02/02/2011*
J - Jared by Sarah McCarty *finished 01/19/2011*
K - A Kiss in Time by Alex Flinn *finished 03/16/11*
L - The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan *finished 01/21/2011*
M - Moon Called by Patricia Briggs *finished 01/05/2011*
N - Night's Rose by Annaliese Evans *finished 01/15/2011*
O - One Little Sin by Liz Carlyle *finished 01/11/2011*
P - Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione *finished 01/23/2011*
Q -
R - The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason *finished 01/23/2011*
S - The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong *finished 02/12/2011*
T - A Touch of Dead by Charlaine Harris *finished 01/01/2011*
U - Utter Cupidity by Toni Meilleur *finished 06/21*
V - Virgin River by Robyn Carr *finished 03/22*
W - Witch Fire by Anya Bast *finished 01/24/2011*
X - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling *finished 07/12*
Y -
Z -

[Crystal S]

RRRC GROUP CHALLENGE
2011 A-Z Author Challenge
Duration: 01/01/2011 - 12/31/2011

24/26

A - G.A. Aiken - About A Dragon *finished 01/09*
B - Patricia Briggs - Moon Called *finished 01/05*
C - Liz Carlyle - One Little Sin *finished 01/11*
D - Christine d'Abo - The Bond That Heals Us *finished 01/30/2011*
E - Annaliese Evans - Night's Rose *finished 01/15*
F - Alex Flinn - A Kiss in Time *finished 03/16*
G - Colleen Gleason - The Rest Falls Away *finished 01/23*
H - Charlaine Harris - A Touch of Dead *finished 01/01*
I - Larissa Ione - Pleasure Unbound *finished 01/23*
J - Joanna Maitland - The Earl's Mistletoe Bride *finished 01/31*
K - Kelley Armstrong - The Summoning *finished 02/12*
L - Mercedes Lackey, The Fire Rose *finished 03/02*
M - Stephenie Meyer - Breaking Dawn *finished 01/03*
N - Rhonda Nelson - 1-900-Lover *finished 01/24*
O - Kaitlyn O'Connor - Abandon *finished 02/13/2011*
P - Michelle Pillow, Opposites Attract *finished 03/10*
Q - Julia Quinn - The Duke And I *finished 07/04*
R - Rick Riordan - The Lightning Thief *finished 01/21*
S - Sarah McCarty - Jared *finished 01/19/2011*
T - Sherry Thomas - Not Quite a Husband *finished 05/29*
U.
V - Bonnie Vanak - The Lady & the Libertine *finished 01/26*
W - J.R. Ward - Lover Revealed *finished 03/24*
X - Adrian Phoenix - A Rush of Wings *finished 07/27*
Y.
Z - Kimberly Zant - Surrender *finished 03/25*

[Crystal S]

RRRC GROUP CHALLENGE
2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Male)
Duration: 01/01/2011 - 12/31/2011

26/26 DONE!

A - Alasdair MacLachlan in One Little Sin by Liz Carlyle *finished 01/11*
B - Briec in About A Dragon by G.A. Aiken *finished 01/09*
C - Jason Cameron in The Fire Rose by Mercedes Lackey *finished 03/02*
D - Davin Jagit in The Bond That Heals Us by Christine d'Abo *finished 01/30*
E - Edward Cullen in Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer *finished 01/03*
F - Will Foster in 1-900-Lover by Rhonda Nelson *finished 01/24*
G - Gareth Barrows in Night's Rose by Annaliese Evans *finished 01/15*
H - Adam Hauptman in Moon Called by Patricia Briggs *finished 01/05*
I - Ian MacPhie in All I Want for Christmas Is a Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks *finished 08/13*
J - Jared Johnson in Jared by Sarah McCarty *finished 01/19*
K - Lucas Kendrick in Heartless by Mary Balogh *finished 02/08*
L - Lucien Antonescu in Insatiable by Meg Cabot *finished 02/02*
M - Jack McAlister in Witch Fire by Anya Bast *finished 01/24*
N - Nigel Wallenford in The Lady & the Libertine by Bonnie Vanak *finished 01/26*
O - Jack O'Neill, in A Kiss in Time by Alex Flinn *finished 03/16*
P - Percy Jackson in The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan *finished 01/21*
Q - Quinn O'Connor in Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur *finished 03/16*
R - Raphael in Abandon by Kaitlyn O'Connor *finished 02/13*
S - Kurt Silverman in A Mutual Favor by Ann Jacobs *finished 03/13*
T - Turner McCloud in Indecent Suggestion by Elizabeth Bevarly *finished 02/06*
U - Grover Underwood in The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan *finished 07/30*
V - Sebastian Vioget in Rises The Night by Colleen Gleason *finished 02/21*
W - Ron Weasley in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling *finished 03/22*
X - Maximilian Pesaro in The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason *finished 01/23*
Y - Yuri in Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione *finished 01/23*
Z - Zane in My Fair Succubi by Jill Myles *finished 02/04*

[Crystal S]

RRRC GROUP CHALLENGE
2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Female)
Duration 01/01/2011 - 12/31/2011

21/26

A - Anne Mitchell in The Lady & the Libertine by Bonnie Vanak *finished 01/26/2011*
B - Bella Swan in Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer *finished 01/03/2011*
C - Rowan Crosswhite in 1-900-Lover by Rhonda Nelson *finished 01/24/2011*
D - Danica in Abandon by Kaitlyn O'Connor *finished 02/13/2011*
E - Esmee Hamilton in One Little Sin by Liz Carlyle *finished 01/11/2011*
F - Sara Fergus in The Bond That Heals Us by Christine d'Abo *finished 01/30/2011*
G - Hermione Granger in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling *finished 03/22*
H - Mira Hoskins in Witch Fire by Anya Bast *finished 01/24/2011*
I - Maura Isles in The Sinner by Tess Gerritsen *finished 05/14*
J - Jackie Brighton in My Fair Succubi by Jill Myles *finished 02/04/2011*
K - Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins *finished 03/25*
L - Lucy Cartwright in The Ghost Shrink, the Accidental Gigolo, & the Poltergeist Accountant by Vivi Andrews *finished 04/09*
M - Tayla Mancuso in Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione *finished 01/23/2011*
N - Neomi Laress in Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole *finished 05/11*
O.
P - Melody Pennington in Mail-Order Marriages by various authors *finished 05/26*
Q.
R - Rosemarie Edenberg in Night's Rose by Annaliese Evans *finished 01/15/2011*
S - Sookie Stackhouse in A Touch of Dead by Charlaine Harris *finished 01/01/2011*
T - Mercy Thompson in Moon Called by Patricia Briggs *finished 01/05/2011*
U.
V - Victoria Grantworth in The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason *finished 01/23/2011*
W - Shelly Ware in A Mutual Favor by Ann Jacobs *finished 03/13*
X - Alexis Grant, Opposites Attract by Michelle Pillow *finished 03/10*
Y.
Z.

[Crystal S]

RRRC 2011 A-Z Friends Challenge
Duration: 02/01/2011 - 12/31/2011

15/26 completed

A - Anne, The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong *finished 02/12/2011*
B - Barklesswagmore, Evermore by Alyson Noel *finished 02/22*
C - Christina, Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs *finished 02/14*
D - D.G. - Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs *finished 03/05*
E -
F - Fallon Blake, Abandon by Kaitlyn O'Connor *finished 02/13/2011*
G - Gina(Bibliobuff) - Surrender by Kimberly Zant *finished 03/25*
H - Heather Riley - The Confessions of a Duchess by Nicola Cornick *finished 05/04*
I
J - Julianne, The Bride by Julie Garwood *finished 02/18*
K - Kaye, Insatiable by Meg Cabot *finished 02/02/11*
L - Liz, Rises The Night by Colleen Gleason *finished 02/21*
M - Michelle R, My Fair Succubi by Jill Myles *finished 02/04/2011*
N - Nici - Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur *finished 03/16/11*
O
P -
Q
R -
S - Shari - Summer Knight by Jim Butcher *finished 03/09*
T - Teresa - The Fire Rose by Mercedes Lackey *finished 03/02*
U
V
W - willaful - Heartless by Mary Balogh *finished 02/08/2011*
X
Y
Z

[Crystal S]

SOS GROUP CHALLENGE
A-Z Series Challenge
Duration 01/01/2011 - 12/31/2011

22/26 finished

A - Argeneau Vampires, Love Bites by Lynsay Sands *finished 04/20*
B - Black Dagger Brotherhood, Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward *finished 03/24*
C - Chicagoland Vampires, Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill *finished 03/18*
D - Dragon Kin, About A Dragon by G.A. Aiken *finished 01/09*
E - Elemental Witches, Witch Fire by Anya Bast *finished 01/24*
F - Feral Warriors, Desire Untamed by Pamela Palmer finished 08/31*
G - Gardella Vampire Chronicles, The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason *finished 01/23/2011*
H - The Hunger Games, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins *finished 03/25*
I - Insatiable, Insatiable by Meg Cabot *finished 02/02/2011*
J - Jessica, Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey *finished 07/02*
K - Karmic Consultants, The Ghost Shrink, the Accidental Gigolo, & the Poltergeist Accountant by Vivi Andrews *finished 04/09*
L - Love at Stake, All I Want for Christmas Is a Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks *finished 08/13*
M - Mercedes Thompson, Moon Called by Patricia Briggs *finished 01/05/11*
N - Night Huntress, Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost *finished 05/15*
O
P - Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan *finished 01/21/11*
Q
R - Riley Jensen, Guardian, Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur *finished 03/16/11*
S - Southern Vampire, A Touch of Dead by Charlaine Harris *finished 01/01/11*
T - Twilight, Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer *finished 01/03/2011*
U
V - The Vampire Diaries, The Awakening by L.J. Smith *finished 03/27*
W - The Wolves of Mercy Falls, Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater *finished 08/17*
X - Maker's Song, A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix *finished 07/27*
Y
Z - Succubus Diaries (character: Zane), My Fair Succubi by Jill Myles *finished 02/04*

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[Crystal S]

RRRC GROUP CHALLENGE
Chubby Chunkster Challenge 2011: Do These Books Make My Butt Look Big?
Duration: 01/01/2011 - 12/31/2011

5/5 Done!

1. Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer, 756 pages *finished 01/03/2011*
2. Kiss of a Traitor by Cat Lindler, 530 pages *finished 03/20/2011*
3. Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward, 455 pages *finished 03/24*
4. City of Bones by Cassandra Clare, 485 pages *finished 04/07*
5. Stray by Rachel Vincent, 618 pages *finished 04/16*




Chubby Chunkster Challenge: Do These Books Make My Butt Look Big? Part 2
Duration 01/01/2011 -12/31/2011

5/5 Done!

1. Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward, 502 pages *finished 04/27*
2. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling, 734 pages *finished 07/11*
3. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling, 870 pages *finished 07/12*
4. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling, 652 pages *finished 07/13*
5. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling, 759 pages *finished 07/15*

[Crystal S]

SOS GROUP CHALLENGE
Modified Dirty Dozen Clean Up Challenge
Duration: 01/01/2011 - 12/31/2011

60/60 DONE!

12 books from series already started
1 - Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer *finished 01/03/2011*
2 - My Fair Succubi by Jill Myles *finished 02/04/2011*
3 - Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs *finished 03/05*
4 - Summer Knight by Jim Butcher *finished 03/09*
5 - The Bleeding Dusk by Colleen Gleason *finished 03/12*
6 - Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward *finished 03/24*
7 - Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins *finished 03/31*
8 - Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs *finished 04/09*
9 - When Twilight Burns by Colleen Gleason *finished 04/10*
10 - The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong *finished 04/23*
11 - Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward *finished 04/27*
12 - As Shadows Fade by Colleen Gleason *finished 05/06*



12 first in series books
1 - Night's Rose by Annaliese Evans *finished 01/15/2011*
2 - Moon Called by Patricia Briggs *finished 01/05/11*
3 - The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan *finished 01/21/11*
4 - Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione *finished 01/23/2011*
5 - The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason *finished 01/23/2011*
6 - Witch Fire by Anya Bast *finished 01/24/2011*
7 - Insatiable by Meg Cabot *finished 02/02/2011*
8 - The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong *finished 02/12/2011*
9 - Evermore by Alyson Noel *finished 02/22*
10 - The Fire Rose by Mercedes Lackey *finished 03/02*
11 - Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur *finished 03/16/11*
12 - Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill *finished 03/18*



12 Stand alones from ANY genre
1 - 1-900-Lover by Rhonda Nelson *finished 01/24*
2 - The Earl's Mistletoe Bride by Joanna Maitland *finished 01/31*
3 - Indecent Suggestion by Elizabeth Bevarly *finished 02/06*
4 - Abandon by Kaitlyn O'Connor *finished 02/13*
5 - Opposites Attract by Michelle Pillow *finished 03/10*
6 - A Kiss in Time by Alex Flinn *finished 03/16*
7 - Kiss of a Traitor by Cat Lindler *finished 03/20*
8 - Surrender by Kimberly Zant *finished 03/25*
9 - Luck of the Irish by various authors *finished 05/22*
10 - Mail-Order Marriages by various authors *finished 05/26*
11 - Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas *finished 0529*
12 - Utter Cupidity by Toni Meilleur *finished 06/21*



12 contemporary fiction/chic lit/regular romance NOT PNR
1 - One Little Sin by Liz Carlyle *finished 01/11/11*
2 - The Lady & the Libertine by Bonnie Vanak *finished 01/26/11*
3 - The Bond That Heals Us by Christine d'Abo *finished 01/30/11*
4 - The Bride by Julie Garwood *finished 02/18*
5 - Virgin River by Robyn Carr *finished 03/22*
6 - If You Dare by Kresley Cole *finished 04/11*
7 - The Pact by Jennifer Sturman *finished 04/19*
8 - Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles *finished 04/22*
9 - To the Limit by Cindy Gerard *finished 04/30*
10 - The Confessions of a Duchess by Nicola Cornick *finished 05/04*
11 - The Sinner by Tess Gerritsen *finished 05/14*
12 - Making Waves by Lorna Seilstad *finished 05/15*



12 "2nd" books in a paranormal series
1 - About A Dragon by G.A. Aiken *finished 01/09/2011*
2 - Jared by Sarah McCarty *finished 01/19/2011*
3 - Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs *finished 02/14*
4 - Rises The Night by Colleen Gleason *finished 02/21*
5 - Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins *finished 03/30*
6 - The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong *finished 04/14*
7 - Love Bites by Lynsay Sands *finished 04/20*
8 - Changeless by Gail Carriger *finished 05/30*
9 - Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione *finished 06/29*
10 - One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost *finished 06/30*
11 - Frostbite by Richelle Mead *finished 07/15*
12 - The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan *finished 07/30*

[Crystal S]

RRRC GROUP CHALLENGE
Serial Killer Reader Challenge
Duration 01/01/2011 - 12/31/2011

30/32

1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books): Take 5 series, read:

5 books from 1st series: Gardella Vampire Chronicles by Colleen Gleason
1. The Rest Falls Away *finished 01/23*
2. Rises The Night *finished 02/21*
3. The Bleeding Dusk *finished 0312*
4. When Twilight Burns *finished 04/10*
5. As Shadows Fade *finished 05/06*



4 from 2nd series: Vampire Academy series by Richelle Mead
1. Vampire Academy *finished 06/26*
2. Frostbite *finished 07/15*
3. Shadow Kiss *finished 09/10*
4. Blood Promise *finished 10/23*




3 from 3rd series: Black Dagger Brotherhood by J.R. Ward
1. Lover Revealed *finished 03/24*
2. Lover Unbound *finished 04/27*
3. Lover Enshrined *finished 09/23*



2 from 4th series: Bodyguard series by Cindy Gerard
1. To the Limit *finished 04/30*
2. To the Brink *finished 07/06*



1 from 1 series: Twilight series by Stephenie Meyer
1. Breaking Dawn *finished 01/03/2011*



2) Una-book-bomber (5 books): Read one book from each of the genres. It must be a series book

1. Chick-Lit - The Pact by Jennifer Sturman *finished 04/19*
2. Romance - If You Dare by Kresley Cole *finished 04/13*
3. Mystery - Her Royal Spyness by Rhys Bowen
4. PNR/UF/Fantasy/Sci-Fi - Soulless by Gail Carriger *finished 04/21*
5. YA - Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles *finished 04/22*




3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book): Try out a totally new author. If the book turns out to be a stinker, you have to TRY AGAIN. Repeat until you find a series that you like and are willing to keep on reading in the future.

1. Anya Bast - Witch Fire *finished 01/24/2011* very blah, not going to continue this series
2. Moon Called by Patricia Briggs *finished 01/05/2011*



4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book): Try a book from the author you've "given up" on

1. The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong *finished 02/12/2011*



5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book): Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later.

Julia Quinn's Bridgerton series

1. The Duke And I *finished 07/04*



6) The Book Strangler (1+ books): Read a whole series from the beginning to the end

Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and the Olympians series

1. The Lightning Thief *finished 01/21*
2. The Sea of Monsters finished 07/30*
3. The Titan's Curse *finished 09/12*
4. The Battle of the Labyrinth *finished 10/30*
5. The Last Olympian



7) 3rd Degree (3 books): Read a trilogy.

Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins

1. The Hunger Games *finished 03/25*
2. Catching Fire *finished 03/30*
3. Mockingjay *finished 03/31*



BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book): A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist, something like: police detective, body builder, warrior

1. Riley Jensen in Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur *finished 03/16*

[Crystal S]

RRRC GROUP CHALLENGE
A Lifetime of Books Challenge
Duration: 01/15/2011 - 01/14/2012

18/31

1982
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
1989 - The Bride by Julie Garwood *finished 02/18*
1990 - Gentle Rogue by Johanna Lindsey *finished 06/25*
1991 - The Awakening by L.J. Smith *finished 03/27*
1992
1993
1994
1995 - Heartless by Mary Balogh *finished 02/08/2011*
1996 - The Fire Rose by Mercedes Lackey *finished 03/02*
1997 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling *finished 03/22*
1998 - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling *finished 04/30*
1999 - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling *finished 07/08*
2000 - The Duke And I by Julia Quinn *finished 07/04*
2001
2002 - The Reluctant Reformer by Lynsay Sands *finished 06/22*
2003 - The Sinner by Tess Gerritsen *finished 05/14*
2004 - 1-900-Lover by Rhonda Nelson *finished 01/24/2011*
2005 - The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan *finished 01/21/2011*
2006 - Abandon by Kaitlyn O'Connor *finished 02/13/2011*
2007 - The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason *finished 01/23/2011*
2008 - Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione *finished 01/23/2011*
2009 - Night's Rose by Annaliese Evans *finished 01/15/2011*
2010 - Jared by Sarah McCarty *finished 01/19/2011*
2011
2012

[Crystal S]

SOS GROUP CHALLENGE
"I Spy" Title Challenge
Duration 01/01/2011 - 12/31/2011

20/24

1. Color
2. Number - One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost *finished 06/30*
3. Things That Grow - Night's Rose by Annaliese Evans *finished 01/15/11*
4. 4 Seasons - Summer Knight by Jim Butcher *finished 03/09*
5. First Name - Jared by Sarah McCarty *finished 01/19/11*
6. Places - City of Bones by Cassandra Clare *finished 04/07*
7. Body Part - Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs *finished 04/09*
8. Weapon
9. Body of Water - The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan *finished 07/30*
10. Form of Water - Frostbite by Richelle Mead *finished 07/15*
11. Product of Fire - The Fire Rose by Mercedes Lackey *finished 03/02*
12. Heavenly Body - Moon Called by Patricia Briggs *finished 01/05/11*
13. Architecture
14. 5 Senses - A Touch of Dead by Charlaine Harris *finished 01/01/11*
15. Royal Title - The Iron King by Julie Kagawa *finished 05/19/11*
16. Family Member - Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas *finished 05/29*
17. 4 Elements - Witch Fire by Anya Bast *finished 01/24/2011*
18. Time of Day - Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer *finished 01/03/11*
19. Metal - Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs *finished 03/05*
20. Emotion/Feeling - Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione *finished 01/23/2011*
21. Animal/Insect - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling *finished 07/12*
22. Something to Read
23. Gender Identifier - Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill *finished 03/18*
24. Paranormal Being - About A Dragon by G.A. Aiken *finished 01/09/11*

[Crystal S]

SOS GROUP CHALLENGE
"Serial Addict" Challenge
Duration: 01/05/2011 - 01/04/2012

32/40 finished

1: Kelloggs (8 books): Read a book with a title that begins with each letter -or- author’s FIRST OR LAST name that begins with each letter: K-E-L-L-O-G-G-S

K - Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole *finished 05/11*
E - Night's Rose by Annaliese Evans *finished 01/15/11*
L - The Fire Rose by Mercedes Lackey *finished 03/02*
L - Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward *finished 03/24*
O - Abiogenesis by Kaitlyn O'Connor *finished 05/21*
G - About A Dragon by G.A. Aiken *finished 01/09/2011*
G - Soulless by Gail Carriger*finished 04/21*
S - Jared by Sarah McCarty *finished 01/19/2011*



2) 5 childhood favorites (15 BOOKS)

Count Chocula - read 5 books in a series about vampires
1 - The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason *finished 01/23/2011*
2 - Rises The Night by Colleen Gleason *finished 02/21*
3 - The Bleeding Dusk by Colleen Gleason *finished 03/12*
4 - When Twilight Burns by Colleen Gleason *finished 04/10*
5 - As Shadows Fade by Colleen Gleason *finished 05/06*



Froot Loops - read 4 books in a series about time travel or lupes (shifters, weres, etc)
1 - Moon Called by Patricia Briggs *finished 01/05/11*
2 - Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs *finished 02/14*
3 - Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs *finished 03/05*
4 - Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs *finished 04/09*



Cap’n Crunch - read 3 books in a series that promotes the hero of each book on their covers
1. Desire Untamed by Pamela Palmer finished 08/31*
2.
3.



Trix - read 2 books in a series about witches
1. Witch Fire by Anya Bast *finished 01/24/2011*
2.



Lucky Charms - read 1 books in a series about fae
1 - The Iron King by Julie Kagawa *finished 05/19/11*



3) High-Fiber cereals are good for you (1+ BOOKS): Read a series that someone told you was good

Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan
1 - The Lightning Thief *finished 01/21/2011*
2 - The Sea of Monsters *finished 07/30*
3 - The Titan's Curse *finished 09/15*
4.
5.



4) KIX tagline “Kid-Tested, Mother-Approved” (1+ BOOKS): Read one YA series from beginning to end (or to the last published book)

Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
1 - Vampire Academy *finished 06/26*
2 - Frostbite *finished 07/15*
3 - Shadow Kiss *finished 09/10*
4.
5.
6.



5) Rice Crispies tagline “Snap, Crackle, Pop” (1 BOOK): Read book #1 of a series (published in 2010) that has been calling to you
1. Insatiable by Meg Cabot *finished 02/02/2011*



6) Oatmeal is best served HOT (1 BOOK): Read book #1 of a series that has a hottie hero (or heroine) on the cover
1. Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost *finished 05/15*



7) Cheerios - a decent bite when nothing tastier is available (1 BOOK): Read book #1 of a series (published in 2009 or earlier) that you’ve put off starting because there’s always something else you’d rather read instead
1 - The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong *finished 02/12/2011*



8) LIFE (1 BOOK): Read the most recent book published in a series (that you’re otherwise caught up on) that you waited at least one year of your life to get your hands on.
1 - My Fair Succubi by Jill Myles *finished 02/04/2011*



9) Wheaties tagline “The Breakfast of Champions” (1 BOOK): Read book #1 of a UF series
1 - Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur *finished 03/16/11*



10) Honey Smacks (1 BOOK): In honor of it’s high sugar content, read book #1 of a PNR series
1 - Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione *finished 01/23/2011*

[Crystal S]

SOS Group Challenge - Silver Wedding Anniversary Challenge
Duration 03/01/2011-02/29/2011
20/25 completed

Categories:
- 5 books by title (ignoring 'the', 'a' & 'an')
- 5 books by author name (first letter of author's first or last name)
- 5 books by character name (first letter of character's first or last name)
- 5 books by objects on the cover (as done on our Read-the-Group Cover Image Challenge )
- 5 books by copyright year (years must be between 1986-2011, with everyone choosing one book published in 2011)


2011 Book

S - Summer Knight by Jim Butcher *finished 03/09* (title #2)
I - Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs *finished 03/05* (title #1)
L - Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward, Pub year - 2007 *finished 03/24* (copyright year #1)
V - Victoria Gardella Grantworth DeLacy in The Bleeding Dusk by Colleen Gleason *finished 03/12* (character name #1)
E - Ethan Sullivan in Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill *finished 03/18* (character name #3)
R - Riley Jenson in Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur *finished 03/16/11* (character name #2)

W - Jace Wayland in City of Bones by Cassandra Clare *finished 04/07* (Character Name #4)
E - Etienne Argeneau in Love Bites by Lynsay Sands *finished 04/20* (character name #5)
D - Dagger, Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward *finished 04/28* (cover image #3)
D - Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole, Pub year - 2008 *finished 05/11* (copyright year #2)
I - The Iron King by Julie Kagawa, Pub year - 2010 *finished 05/19/11* (copyright year #3)
N - Nalini Singh - Slave to Sensation *finished 06/07* (author name #4)
G - Golden Snitch, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling *finished 03/22* (cover image #1)

A - Alex Flinn - A Kiss in Time *finished 03/16/11* (author name #1)
N
N
I - Larissa Ione, Desire Unchained *finished 06/29* (author name #5)
V - Rachel Vincent, Stray *finished 04/16* (author name #2)
E
R - Cry Sanctuary by Moira Rogers *finished 05/07* (author name #3)
S - Swamp, Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost *finished 05/15* (cover image #4)
A - Arrow, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins *finished 03/25* (cover image #2)
R - A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix *finished 07/27* (title #3)
Y

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RRRC Group Quarterly Challenge - I Need a Vacation! Challenge
Duration 06/05/11 - 09/05/11

10/10 FINISHED!

1. Island Hopping (set on an island) - Pleasure Island by Lorie O'Clare *finished 08/28*
2. Road Trip with the Kids (YA) - Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey *finished 07/02*
3. Ski Trip (set in a ski resort) - Frostbite by Richelle Mead *finished 07/15*
4. Tourist Trap (book set in a different country than you are from) - Blameless by Gail Carriger *finished 06/15*
5. Camping Out (cowboys) - Long Hard Ride by Lorelei James *finished 08/26*
6. Amusement Park (funny book) - The Reluctant Reformer by Lynsay Sands *finished 06/22*
7. Vegas Baby! (Random Dice Roller: 4th in a series) - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling *finished 07/11*
8. Cruise Ship (set on a cruise ship, space ship, pirate ship, or any ole ship!) - The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan *finished 07/30*
9. Relaxing Day at Home (a book by your favorite author) - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling *finished 07/13*
10. Romantic Getaway (a book with a character you would love to take a romantic getaway with) - One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (Hello Bones! Yummy!) *finished 06/30*

[Crystal S]

SOS Group Challenge
"DisneyMania"
Duration: 05/01/11 - 07/31/11

10/10 DONE!

Goal: Read 2 books for each Disney movie using one of the five "themes" listed

Toy Story
1. 1st CGI Disney/Pixar Film Made (1st in the series) - Abiogenesis by Kaitlyn O'Connor *finished 05/21*
2. Green Soldiers (character with military background) - Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs *finished 05/17*



The Lion King
1. Simba (read a book with the male's POV) - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling *finished 07/08*
2. King (in title) - The Iron King by Julie Kagawa *finished 05/19*



Beauty & the Beast

1. Couple on the cover - Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione *finished 06/29*
2. “Human Again” (1/2 human, 1/2 “other” character) - Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost *finished 05/15*



Aladdin

1. Lamp (non-natural light source on cover) - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling *finished 07/12*
2. Raja, Jasmine's Tiger (a cat shifter) - Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh *finished 06/07*



The Little Mermaid

1. Red-headed heroine - A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix *finished 07/27*
2. H/h from different backgrounds/species - Changeless by Gail Carriger *finished 05/30*

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RRRC Oscar Winners Challenge
Duration 03/05/11-08/31/11

10/10 FINISHED!

1. Best Picture: The King's Speech (a book with royalty) - A Kiss in Time by Alex Flinn *finished 03/16/11*
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth (a book that takes place in London) - When Twilight Burns by Colleen Gleason *finished 04/10*
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman (someone with an alias or name change) - Kiss of a Traitor by Cat Lindler *finished 03/20*
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3 (3rd in a series) - The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong *finished 04/23*
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland(a book with twins) - Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur *finished 03/16/11*
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World (a book that has a doctor as a main character) - Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward *finished 04/27*
7. Makeup: The Wolfman (a book that has a shifter as a character) - Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs *finished 04/09*
8. Short Film: God of Love (a character that is a musician) - A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix *finished 07/27*
9. Visual Effects: Inception (character that is a chemist or scientist) - Pleasure Control by Cathryn Fox *finished 08/26*
10. Writing (adapted screenplay): The Social Network (a book with a character that does web design or something with computers) - Love Bites by Lynsay Sands *finished 04/20*

[Crystal S]

SOS Group - Groundhog Day Re-Reads Challenge
Duration: 02/17/2011-(roughly)07/15/2011

7/7 DONE!

1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone *finished 03/22*
2. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling *finished 04/30*
3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkabanby J.K. Rowling *finished 07/08*
4. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling *finished 07/11*
5. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling *finished 07/12*
6. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling *finished 07/13*
7. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling *finished 07/15*

[Crystal S]

RRRC GROUP Featured Author Challenges


December 2010: Lisa Kleypas
Worth Any Price - finished 12/6/2010

January 2011: Charlaine Harris
A Touch of Dead - finished 01/01/2011

February 2011: Julie Garwood
The Bride - finished 02/18/2011

June 2011: Lynsey Sands
The Reluctant Reformer - finished 07/22/2011

[Crystal S]

RRRC 2nd Reading Tournament: The Name Game
Duration 05/01/11 - 10/31/11

27/200

Girls' Names

Aaliyah
Abby
Abigail - Cry Sanctuary by Moira Rogers *finished 05/07*
Addison
Adriana
Alana
Alexa
Alexandra
Alexis
Allison
Alyssa
Amelia
Anna
Annabelle
Arianna - Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs (Ariana) *finished 05/17*
Ashlyn
Aubrey
Audrey
Ava
Avery
Bailey
Bella
Brianna
Brooke
Brooklyn
Cadence
Camryn
Carly
Caroline
Charlotte
Chloe
Claire
Elizabeth - The Confessions of a Duchess by Nicola Cornick *finished 05/04*
Ella
Ellie
Emily - Making Waves by Lorna Seilstad *finished 05/15*
Emma
Eva
Evelyn
Gabriella
Gianna
Grace
Gracie
Hailey
Hannah
Harper
Isabella
Isabelle
Jada
Jasmine
Jordyn
Julia
Juliana
Kaitlyn
Katherine - Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (Catherine) *finished 05/15*
Kayla
Kaylee
Keira
Kendall
Kennedy
Kylie
Lauren
Layla
Leah
Lillian
Lily - Making Waves by Lorna Seilstad (Lilly) *finished 05/15*
Lucy
Lyla
Mackenzie
Madelyn
Madison
Makayla
Makenna
Maria
Maya
Megan - The Iron King by Julie Kagawa (Meghan) *finished 05/19/11*
Mia
Molly
Morgan
Natalie
Nevaeh
Nora
Olivia
Paige
Peyton
Reagan
Riley
Sadie
Samantha - Cry Sanctuary by Moira Rogers *finished 05/07*
Sarah
Savannah
Scarlett
Sophia
Sophie - Mail-Order Marriages by various authors *finished 05/26*
Stella
Sydney
Taylor
Victoria - As Shadows Fade by Colleen Gleason *finished 05/06*
Violet
Zoe


Boys' Names

Aaron
Adam - Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs *finished 05/17*
Adrian
Aiden
Alex
Alexander
Andrew
Anthony
Austin
Benjamin
Blake
Brady
Brandon
Brayden
Brody
Bryce
Caden
Caleb
Cameron
Carson
Carter
Charlie
Chase
Christian
Christopher
Cole
Colin
Colton
Connor
Cooper
Daniel - The Sinner by Tess Gerritsen *finished 05/14*
David
Devin
Dominic
Dylan - Cry Sanctuary by Moira Rogers *finished 05/07*
Eli
Elijah
Ethan - The Iron King by Julie Kagawa *finished 05/19/11*
Evan
Gabriel - The Sinner by Tess Gerritsen *finished 05/14*
Gavin - Cry Sanctuary by Moira Rogers *finished 05/07*
Grayson
Hayden
Henry
Hudson
Hunter
Ian - Happy Hour at Casa Dracula by Marta Acosta *finished 05/23*
Isaac
Isaiah
Jack
Jackson
Jacob
Jake
James
Jason
Jayden
Jeremiah
John - Mail-Order Marriages by various authors *finished 05/26*
Jonathan
Jordan
Joseph
Joshua
Josiah
Julian
Justin
Landon
Levi
Liam
Logan
Lucas - Mail-Order Marriages by various authors *finished 05/26*
Luke - The Iron King by Julie Kagawa *finished 05/19/11*
Mason
Matthew - The Sinner by Tess Gerritsen *finished 05/14*
Max - As Shadows Fade by Colleen Gleason *finished 05/06*
Micah
Michael
Miles - The Confessions of a Duchess by Nicola Cornick *finished 05/04*
Nathan
Nathaniel - The Confessions of a Duchess by Nicola Cornick *finished 05/04*
Nicholas
Noah
Nolan
Oliver
Owen
Parker
Riley
Robert
Ryan
Ryder
Sam - Happy Hour at Casa Dracula by Marta Acosta *finished 05/23*
Samuel - Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs *finished 05/17*
Sean
Sebastian - As Shadows Fade by Colleen Gleason *finished 05/06*
Thomas
Tristan
Tyler
William
Wyatt
Xavier
Zachary

[Crystal S]

January 2011 Monthly Challenges

RRRC Monthly Challenge
8/8

1. January - Jared by Sarah McCarty *finished 01/19*
2. Birthday (using my own bday, Jan 30th) - Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer *finished 01/03*
3. New Year - The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan *finished 01/21*
4. Beginnings - Moon Called by Patricia Briggs *finished 01/05*
5. Appreciate your Dragon Day - About A Dragon by G.A. Aiken *finished 01/09*
6. Rose Parade - Night's Rose by Annaliese Evans *finished 01/15*
7. January Weather - The Lady & the Libertine by Bonnie Vanak *finished 01/26*
8. Reader's Choice - A Touch of Dead by Charlaine Harris *finished 01/01*



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Paranormal Romance Group Monthly Challenge
9/10

1. Vampires - Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer *finished 01/03/2011*
2. Werewolves - Moon Called by Patricia Briggs *finished 01/05/2011*
3. Shifters - About A Dragon by G.A. Aiken *finished 01/09/2011*
4. Immortals/Gods - The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan *finished 01/21/2011*
5. Demons/Angels - Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione *finished 01/23/11*
6. Magic/Witches - Witch Fire by Anya Bast *finished 01/24/2011*
7. Fae/Fairies - Night's Rose by Annaliese Evans *finished 01/15/11*
8. Aliens - The Bond That Heals Us by Christine d'Abo *finished 01/30/2011*
9. Psychics/Ghosts - Spirited Away by Cindy Miles
10. Warriors/Hunters/Slayers - The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason *finished 01/23/11*



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RRRC Read the Month Challenge (in Italian) - Gennaio
7/7

G - About A Dragon by G.A. Aiken finished 01/09/2011*
E - The Earl's Mistletoe Bride by Joanna Maitland *finished 01/31/2011*
N - Night's Rose by Annaliese Evans *finished 01/15/2011*
N - 1-900-Lover by Rhonda Nelson *finished 01/24/2011*
A - Witch Fire by Anya Bast *finished 01/24/2011*
I - Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione *finished 01/23/2011*
O - One Little Sin by Liz Carlyle *finished 01/11/2011*

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February Monthly Challenges

RRRC Monthly Challenge
8/8 completed

1.February - The Fire Rose by Mercedes Lackey *finished LATE 03/02*
2. Birthday (Happy Birthday Christine!) - The Bride by Julie Garwood *finished 02/18*
3. Second Month - Rises The Night by Colleen Gleason *finished 02/21*
4. Second Chances - The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong *finished 02/12/2011*
5. Shortest Month - Seduction by Aubrey Ross *finished 02/28*
6. Valentine's Day - Heartless by Mary Balogh *finished 02/08/2011*
7. National Laugh-Friendly Month - My Fair Succubi by Jill Myles *finished 02/04/2011*
8. Reader's Choice - Insatiable by Meg Cabot *finished 02/02/2011*



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RRRC Read the Month (in Italian) - Febbraio
8/8 completed

F - The Fire Rose by Mercedes Lackey *finished LATE 03/02*
E - Evermore by Alyson Noel *finished 02/22*
B - Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs *finished 02/14*
B - Heartless by Mary Balogh *finished 02/08
R - Seduction by Aubrey Ross *finished 02/28*
A - The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong *finished 02/12*
I - Insatiable by Meg Cabot *finished 02/02*
O - Abandon by Kaitlyn O'Connor *finished 02/13*



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SOS Group Challenge: Valentine's Day Duel
Category: "Valentine's Day is So Romantic!"
5/5 completed

1. Paranormal romance - Rises The Night by Colleen Gleason *finished 02/21*
2. Contemporary romance - Indecent Suggestion by Elizabeth Bevarly *finished 02/06/2011*
3. Sci-fi romance - Abandon by Kaitlyn O'Connor *finished 02/13/2011*
4. YA romance - Evermore by Alyson Noel *finished 02/22*
5. Erotic romance - Seduction by Aubrey Ross *finished 02/28*



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SOS Group Cover Hunt Mini-Challenge
3/3 completed

COLOR: Pink or red cover - Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs *finished 02/14*
ITEM #1: A heart or a couple - Abandon by Kaitlyn O'Connor *finished 02/13*
ITEM #2: A dagger - Rises The Night by Colleen Gleason *finished 02/21*



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SOS Group Genre Juice Mini-Challenge
3/3 completed

1. PNR or UF - Insatiable by Meg Cabot *finished 02/02*
2. SCI-FI - Abandon by Kaitlyn O'Connor *finished 02/13*
3. VALENTINE'S (red cover) - Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs *finished 02/14*

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March 2011 Monthly Challenges

RRRC Monthly Challenge
8/8 completed

1. March - A Mutual Favor by Ann Jacobs *finished 03/13*
2. Birthday (Morgan) - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling *finished 03/22*
3. Geography (South Carolina) - Kiss of a Traitor by Cat Lindler *finished 03/21*
4. Third Month - The Bleeding Dusk by Colleen Gleason *finished 03/12*
5. St.Patrick's Day - A Kiss in Time by Alex Flinn *finished 03/16*
6. Doctor's Day - Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs *finished 03/05*
7. Of Shelves and Lists (contemporary romance) - Virgin River by Robyn Carr *finished 03/22*
8. Reader's Choice - Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur *finished 03/16*



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RRRC Read the Month (in Italian) - MARZO

5/5 completed

M - A Mutual Favor by Ann Jacobs *finished 03/13*
A - A Kiss in Time by Alex Flinn *finished 03/16/11*
R - Virgin River by Robyn Carr *finished 03/22*
Z - Surrender by Kimberly Zant *finished 03/25*
O - Opposites Attract by Michelle Pillow *finished 03/10*



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Paranormal Romance Group Monthly Challenge
10/10

Three books with 3-word titles
1. The Bleeding Dusk by Colleen Gleason *finished 03/12*
2. Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill *finished 03/18*
3. Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur *finished 03/16/11*



Three books written by three-name authors
4. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling *finished 03/22*
5. The Awakening by L.J. Smith *finished 03/27*
6. Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward *finished 03/24*



A trilogy
7. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins *finished 03/25*
8. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins *finished 03/30*
9. Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins *finished 03/31*



Third book in a series
10. Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs *finished 03/05*



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SOS Group Cover Hunt Mini-Challenge
3/3

1. Color (green) - A Kiss in Time by Alex Flinn *finished 03/16*
2. ITEM #1 (food item) - I'm the Vampire, That's Why by Michele Bardsley *finished 03/28*
3. ITEM #2 (silhouette) - Summer Knight by Jim Butcher *finished 03/10*



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SOS Group Genre Juice Mini-Challenge
3/3 completed

1. PNR -or- UF - Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs *finished 03/05*
2. Fantasy - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling *finished 03/22*
3. St Pat's (magic users) - Summer Knight by Jim Butcher *finished 03/10*

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April 2011 Monthly Challenges

RRRC Monthly Challenge

8/8 DONE!

1. April - The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong *finished 04/14*
2. Birthday (Happy Birthday Sherrie!) - Stray by Rachel Vincent *finished 04/16*
4. Fourth Month (4th in series) - When Twilight Burns by Colleen Gleason *finished 04/10*
5. The Royal Wedding (a book centering on a wedding) - The Pact by Jennifer Sturman *finished 04/19*
6. April Fool's Day (February #7, red cover) - To the Limit by Cindy Gerard *finished 04/30*
8. Taxes are due in US (15 April) (accountant character) - The Ghost Shrink, the Accidental Gigolo, & the Poltergeist Accountant by Vivi Andrews *finished 04/09*
9. Pets Are Wonderful month (character owns a pet) - Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs (Mercy has a cat) *finished 04/09*
10. Reader's Choice - City of Bones by Cassandra Clare *finished 04/07*



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RRRC Read the Month (in Italian) - APRILE

6/6 DONE!

A - The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong *finished 04/14*
P - The Pact by Jennifer Sturman *finished 04/19*
R - Stray by Rachel Vincent *finished 04/16*
I - If You Dare by Kresley Cole *finished 04/11*
L - Love Bites by Lynsay Sands *finished 04/20*
E - Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles *finished 04/22*



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Paranormal Romance Group Monthly Challenge

10/10 DONE!

10 different series

1. Darkest Powers, Bk 2 - The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong *finished 04/14*
2. Shifters, Bk 1 - Stray by Rachel Vincent *finished 04/16*
3. Gardella Vampire Chronicles, Bk 4 - When Twilight Burns by Colleen Gleason *finished 04/10*
4. Parasol Protectorate, Bk 1 - Soulless by Gail Carriger *finished 04/21*
5. Karmic Consultants, Bk 1 - The Ghost Shrink, the Accidental Gigolo, & the Poltergeist Accountant by Vivi Andrews *finished 04/09*
6. Mercedes Thompson, Bk 4 - Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs *finished 04/09*
7. Argeneau Vampires, Bk 2 - Love Bites by Lynsay Sands *finished 04/20*
8. Mortal Instruments, Bk 1 - City of Bones by Cassandra Clare *finished 04/07*
9. Black Dagger Brotherhood, Bk 5 - Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward *finished 04/27*
10. Harry Potter, Bk 2 - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling *finished 04/30*



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SOS Group Cover Hunt Mini Challenge

2/2 DONE!

COLOR (Yellow cover) - City of Bones by Cassandra Clare *finished 04/07*
ITEM #2 (a vampire) - Love Bites by Lynsay Sands *finished 04/20*



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SOS Group Genre Juice Mini-Challenge

3/3 DONE!

1. PNR -or- UF - City of Bones by Cassandra Clare *finished 04/07*
2. FUNNY - Love Bites by Lynsay Sands *finished 04/20*
3. Beach/Autumn (yellow cover; water; mermaid type) - When Twilight Burns by Colleen Gleason *finished 04/10*

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May 2011 Challenges

RRRC Monthly Challenge

8/8 DONE!

1.2. M is for May (a book with a cover that makes you say, "Mmmmm!") - Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole *finished 05/11*
2.2. May Birthday (Happy Birthday Sandra!) - Cry Sanctuary by Moira Rogers *finished 05/07*
3.1. Geography (a book whose setting is in India) - Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas *finished 05/29*
4.2. Cinco de Mayo (a book that is fifth in a series) - As Shadows Fade by Colleen Gleason *finished 05/06*
7.1. April showers bring May flowers (a book with flowers on cover) - Mail-Order Marriages by various authors *finished 05/26*
8.3 Maybe (a book set in an alternate past) - Changeless by Gail Carriger *finished 05/30*
9.2. Friday the 13th (a book with luck or fortune in the title) - Luck of the Irish by various authors *finished 05/22*
10. Reader's Choice - The Confessions of a Duchess by Nicola Cornick *finished 05/04*



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RRRC Read-the-Month (in Italian) - MAGGIO

6/6 DONE!

M - Cry Sanctuary by Moira Rogers *finished 05/07*
A - Happy Hour at Casa Dracula by Marta Acosta *finished 05/23*
G - The Sinner by Tess Gerritsen *finished 05/14*
G - As Shadows Fade by Colleen Gleason *finished 05/06*
I - The Iron King by Julie Kagawa *finished 05/19*
O - Abiogenesis by Kaitlyn O'Connor *finished 05/21*



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SOS Group Cover Hunt Mini Challenge

3/3 DONE!

COLOR: Red, white or green cover - Luck of the Irish by various authors *finished 05/22*
ITEM #1: a female - Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost *finished 05/15*
ITEM #2: A wolf - Cry Sanctuary by Moira Rogers *finished 05/07*



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SOS Group Challenge - Genre Juice Flavors

3/3 DONE!

1. PNR - Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole *finished 05/11*
2. SHAPESHIFTER - Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs *finished 05/17*
3. It's still Spring (green cover) - Luck of the Irish by various authors *finished 05/22*



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Paranormal Romance Group Monthly Challenge

10/10 DONE!

Read 2 books with one-word titles
1. Abiogenesis by Kaitlyn O'Connor *finished 05/21*
2. Changeless by Gail Carriger *finished 05/30*



2 books with two-word titles
3. Cry Sanctuary by Moira Rogers *finished 05/07*
4. Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs *finished 05/17*



2 books with three-word title
5. As Shadows Fade by Colleen Gleason *finished 05/06*
6. The Iron King by Julie Kagawa *finished 05/19*



2 books with four-word title
7. Luck of the Irish by various authors *finished 05/22*
8. Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost *finished 05/15*



2 books with five word title
9. Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole *finished 05/11*
10. Happy Hour at Casa Dracula by Marta Acosta *finished 05/23*

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June 2011 Challenges

RRRC Group Monthly Challenge

5/5 DONE!

1. Repeat Repeat (a book where the first letter(s) of the book's title is the same) - The Reluctant Reformer by Lynsey Sands *finished 06/22*
5. Best Friends (H/h have some great friends) - Tangled Up In Love by Heidi Betts *finished 06/30*
6. Summer Solstice (a brightly colored cover) - Gentle Rogue by Johanna Lindsey *finished 06/25*
7. Graduation Month (character is a teacher/student) - Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead *finished 06/26*
9. Yummy Yummy (H/h is a chef) - Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick *finished 06/26*



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RRRC Read-the-Month Challenge (in Italian - GIUGNO

5/6

G - Gentle Rogue by Johanna Lindsey *finished 06/25*
I - Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione *finished 06/29*
U - Utter Cupidity by Toni L Meilleur *finished 06/21*
G - Blameless by Gail Carriger *finished 06/15*
N - Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh *finished 06/07*
O - One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost *finished 06/30*



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SOS Group Challenge - Cover Hunt Mini-Challenge

3/3

1. COLOR: Purple cover - Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh *finished 06/07*
2. ITEM #1: A male character - Utter Cupidity by Toni L Meilleur *finished 06/21*
3. ITEM #2: A demon or horns - Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione *finished 06/29*




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SOS Group Challenge - Genre Juice Flavors

3/3

1. PNR -or- UF - Blameless by Gail Carriger *finished 06/15*
2. DEMONS - Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione *finished 06/29*
3. Summer/Winter (purple cover) - Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh *finished 06/07*

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July 2011 Challenges

RRRC Monthly Challenge

5/5 DONE!

1. J is for July - Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey *finished 07/02*
2. Happy Birthday (Katie)! - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling *finished 07/08*
3. I Forgot Day - In Bed With the Devil by Lorraine Heath *finished 07/05*
4. International Joke Day - The Duke And I by Julia Quinn *finished 07/04*
5. Reader's Choice - To the Brink by Cindy Gerard *finished 07/06*



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SOS Group Genre Juice Mini-Challenge

3/3 DONE!

1. UF - A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix *finished 07/27*
2. VAMPIRES - Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey *finished 07/02*
3. Singles (bad boys are good - tattoos) - Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione *finished 07/17*



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SOS Group Cover Hunt Mini-Challenge

3/3 DONE!

COLOR: Green cover - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling *finished 07/11*
ITEM #1 (Characters dancing) - Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey *finished 07/02*
ITEM #2 (A gun) - A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix *finished 07/27*

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August 2011 Challenges

RRRC Monthly Challenge

5/5 DONE!

1. "A" is for August - All I Want for Christmas Is a Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks *finished 08/13*
2. National Thriftshop Day - His at Night by Sherry Thomas *finished 08/20*
3. Lazy Day - Pleasure Control by Cathryn Fox *finished 08/26*
4. Romance Awareness Month - Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater *finished 08/17*
5. Reader's Choice - Long Hard Ride by Lorelei James *finished 08/26*



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RRRC "Read the Month" Challenge (in Italian) - AGOSTO

4/6

A - All I Want for Christmas Is a Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks *finished 08/13*
G - Gallant Officer, Forbidden Lady by Diane Gaston
O - Pleasure Island by Lorie O'Clare *finished 08/28*
S - Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater *finished 08/17*
T - His at Night by Sherry Thomas *finished 08/20*
O - One Dance with a Duke by Tessa Dare



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Paranormal Romance Group Challenge

8/10

Characters Alphabet Parade

1. A/B - Holly Ashwin, Dark Desires After Dusk by Kresley Cole *finished 08/09*
2. C/D/E - Ethan, Friday Night Bites by Chloe Neill *finished 08/30*
3. F/G - Grace, Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater *finished 08/17*
4. H/I/J - Ian, All I Want for Christmas Is a Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks *finished 08/13*
5. K/L - Kiyo, Storm Born by Richelle Mead *finished 08/06*
6. M/N/O - Kara MacAllister, Desire Untamed by Pamela Palmer finished 08/31*
7. P/Q - Pablo, The Ruins by Scott Smith *finished 08/11*
8. R/S/T - Thomas, My Shifter Showmance by R.G. Alexander *finished 08/03*
9. U/V/W - Vaughn, Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh
10. X/Y/Z - Zoey, Marked by P.C. and Kristin Cast



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SOS Group Cover Hunt Mini-Challenge

2/2

COLOR (White cover) - My Shifter Showmance by R.G. Alexander *finished 08/03*
ITEM #1 (the moon) - Dark Desires After Dusk by Kresley Cole *finished 08/09*



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SOS Group Genre Juice Mini-Challenge

2/3

1. UF - Storm Born by Richelle Mead *finished 08/06*
2. WARRIORS - Desire Untamed by Pamela Palmer finished 08/31*
3. Road Trip (half nekkid guy to rev your engine) - Dark Desires After Dusk by Kresley Cole *finished 08/09*

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September Challenges

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October Challenges

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November Challenges

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December Challenges

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RRRC GROUP CHALLENGE
Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: 01/10/2011 - 06/10/2011

Goal: Read one book for each romance sub-genre listed

12/12 FINISHED!!! 6 days late :-P

1. Contemporary Romance - Opposites Attract by Michelle Pillow *finished 03/10*
2. Historical Romance - One Little Sin by Liz Carlyle *finished 01/11*
3. Romantic Suspense - To the Limit by Cindy Gerard *finished 04/30*
4. Paranormal Romance - Night's Rose by Annaliese Evans *finished 01/15*
5. Sci-Fi Romance - The Bond That Heals Us by Christine d'Abo *finished 01/30*
6. Fantasy Romance - Evermore by Alyson Noel *finished 02/22*
7. Time-travel Romance - What Would Jane Austen Do? *finished 06/16*
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance - Making Waves by Lorna Seilstad *finished 05/15*
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance - Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles *finished 04/22*
10. Erotic Romance - A Mutual Favor by Ann Jacobs *finished 03/13*
11. Category Romance - 1-900-Lover by Rhonda Nelson *finished 01/24*
12. Mainstream Fiction that includes a love story as a major part of its storyline - Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs *finished 04/09*

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RRRC Quarterly Challenge
Couch Potato Challenge: Classic TV Edition
Duration: March 1 - May 31, 2011

15/15 FINISHED!

1) Welcome Back Kotter: YA - A Kiss in Time by Alex Flinn *finished 03/16/11*
2) Laverne & Shirley: Chick Lit - The Pact by Jennifer Sturman *finished 04/19*
3) Happy Days: (in honor of The Fonz) a book with a “bad boy” or a motorcycle riding character - Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles *finished 04/22*
4) WKRP in Cincinnati: a book set in Ohio - Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost *finished 05/15*
5) Gilligan's Island: a book which includes being stranded/surviving in an island/jungle - Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins *finished 03/30*
6) One Day at a Time: a book that has a single mother as a character - I'm the Vampire, That's Why by Michele Bardsley *finished 03/28*
7) Dallas: a book set in Texas - Stray by Rachel Vincent *finished 04/16*
8) MASH: a book that is set during a war-time period - Kiss of a Traitor by Cat Lindler *finished 03/20*
9)Hawaii 5-0: a book that has a detective as a main character - The Sinner by Tess Gerritsen *finished 05/14*
10) E.R.: a book that has a doctor as a main character - A Mutual Favor by Ann Jacobs *finished 03/13*
11) Green Acres: a book that has an ‘opposites attract’ theme - Opposites Attract by Michelle Pillow *finished 03/10*
12) I Love Lucy!: a book that has a redhead as a main character - Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur *finished 03/16/11*
13) The Brady Bunch: a book with romance between people who already have children - Surrender by Kimberly Zant *finished 03/25*
14) Star Trek: a sci-fi/futuristic romance - Abiogenesis by Kaitlyn O'Connor *finished 05/21*
15) A- Team: a book that involves a band of warriors - Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward *finished 03/24*

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SOS - Hot Days of Summer Challenge
Duration 06/05/11 - 09/03/11

13/13 FINISHED!

Books subject to change until I actually read them! LOL

Categories to heat you up:
1. Hot shots (careers with heat: Hero is a chef) - Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick *finished 06/26*
2. Hot bodies (sexy and barely covered male on cover) - Utter Cupidity by Toni Meilleur *finished 06/21*
3. Hot house (set in a high temp locale) - A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix *finished 07/27*
4. Hot shades (flamin’ book cover color: red) - Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione *finished 06/29*
5. Hot head (hero has a sexy accent) - One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost *finished 06/30*
6. Hot and spicy (‘eating’ words in title: [bite]) - Friday Night Bites by Chloe Neill *finished 08/30*

Categories to cool you off:
1. Cool treat ("Chilly" word in the title [frost]) - Frostbite by Richelle Mead *finished 07/15*
2. Cool drink ('6-pack’ abs on the cover) - Dark Desires After Dusk by Kresley Cole *finished 08/09*
3. Cool breeze (forms of ‘air’ in the title [storm]) - Storm Born by Richelle Mead *finished 08/06*
4. Cool shades (‘icy’ book cover color: silver/grey/white) - Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater *finished 08/17*
5. Cool pad (book set in a cold season) - All I Want for Christmas Is a Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks *finished 08/13*
6. Cool dip (book with H2O in the title: [sea]) - The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan *finished 07/30*

Book 13 is for week #5: (read a book with a related word in the title (red) - Little Red Rides the Wolf by Lara Santiago *finished 07/08*

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SOS Challenge - Antique Reading Roadshow
Duration: 06/20/11 - 12/20/11
Level: Professional Antiquer

11/20

Wedgwood Style
1. Blue cover - The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan *finished 09/15*
2. Story set in England - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling *finished 07/11*
3. Character is fae - Storm Born by Richelle Mead *finished 08/06*
4. "Crystal" is in the title or the setting is close to water



Depression Glass
1. A book with no HEA - A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix *finished 07/27*
2. Green cover - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling *finished 07/13*
3. Takes place on a farm - Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey *finished 07/02*
4. YA - Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead *finished 06/26*



Tiffany & Co.
1. Set in New York City or around the time of the US Civil War (1860s)
2. A Tiffany blue cover or a character named Charles
3. Has a step back cover - One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost *finished 06/30*
4. A character named Teddy or a rich character falls in love with a poor character



Imperial Porcelain
1. Russian setting or takes place around a royal family
2. A Russian character or the author is from Russia - Frostbite by Richelle Mead *finished 07/15*
3. A character named Elizabeth or a character is an Empress
4. A gold cover or a character who is a bird shifter



Ohr
1. A character is mad/crazy or has the name George
2. Mississippi setting or a character that is from Mississippi
3. A red cover - Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione *finished 06/29*
4. Main character is an eccentric - Dark Desires After Dusk by Kresley Cole *finished 08/09*

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DSOTM Challenge - Embracing the Dark Side
Duration: 06/20/11 - 12/20/11

Rules: Fill the letters 'DARK SIDE' using the following categories. Must read at least one dark PNR.

Categories:
* COVER COLORS: Black, red, yellow, blue, purple
* OCCUPATION: Hunter, Warrior, Assassin, Police, Military
* SUPE TYPE: vampire, shifter, ghost, witch/magic, demon
* AUTHOR NAME: Up to 2 slots can be filled using either author's first or last name
* TITLE: Up to 2 slots can be filled using the book title (exclude 'A', 'An', 'The')

8/9

D - Desire Untamed by Pamela Palmer finished 08/31* (Red cover, Warrior, Shifter)
A - Adrian Phoenix - A Rush of Wings (Red Cover, Police, Vampire) *finished 07/27*
R - Richelle Mead - Frostbite (Vampire)*finished 07/15*
K - Kerrelyn Sparks - All I Want for Christmas Is a Vampire *finished 08/13*

S - Storm Born by Richelle Mead *finished 08/06* (Red Cover, Witch/Magic, Shifter)
I - Larissa Ione - Passion Unleashed (Yellow Cover, Vampire, Demon) *finished 07/17*
D - Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione (Red Cover, Demon) *finished 06/29*
E

BONUS BOOK (a book with "Dark" in the title or series name) - Dark Desires After Dusk by Kresley Cole *finished 08/09*

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DSOTM Challenge - Seven Deadly Sins
Duration: 06/20/11 - 06/19/12

Rules: Members are allowed 1 non-PNR/UF book per month in this challenge.

15/32?

Gluttony
Over-indulgence: Hell in a Hand Basket
1. Punishment (Forced to eat rats, toads & snakes): Book you have been "forced" to read
2. Book in a series you "just can't get enough of" - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling *finished 07/12*



Restraint: Keepin' to the Straight & Narrow
3. Orange cover
4. Book in a series you put off until you had every book in the series - Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead *finished 06/26*



Lust
Desire: Hell in a Hand Basket
1. Punishment (smothered in fire and brimstone): "Fire" in the title or on the cover
2. Character or cover dude/ette you "lust" after -

Self-Control: Keepin' to the Straight & Narrow
3. Blue cover - The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan *finished 09/15*
4. YA book with G-level romance -



Greed
Desire for material/wealth: Hell in a Hand Basket
1. Punishment (put in a cauldron of boiling oil): Cauldron on the cover or a story about witches
2. Wealthy character - Dark Desires After Dusk by Kresley Cole *finished 08/09*



Generosity: Keepin' to the Straight & Narrow
3. Yellow cover
4. Character who helps others (ie: cop, military, doctor, teacher, etc)

Wrath
Anger: Hell in a Hand Basket
1. Punishment (dismembered alive): body "parts" on the cover (ie: just an arm and a leg or head showing, etc) - Frostbite by Richelle Mead *finished 07/15*
2. Hero who's "angry" and fights enemies of his own kind - Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione *finished 07/17*



Kindness: Keepin' to the Straight & Narrow
3. Red cover - Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione *finished 06/29*
4. "Savior" hero - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling *finished 07/15*



Envy
Jealousy: Hell in a Hand Basket
1. Punishment (put in freezing water): "Ice" in the title
2. Book you saw a friend reading and wished you had read it first - Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater



Sympathy: Keepin' to the Straight & Narrow
3. Green cover - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling *finished 07/13*
4. Book you received as a gift, from the library or otherwise loaned to you



Pride
High Self-Regard: Hell in a Hand Basket
1. Punishment (broken on the wheel): a wheel on the cover - One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost *finished 06/30*
2. dominant male character - Desire Untamed by Pamela Palmer finished 08/31*



Modest/Humble: Keepin' to the Straight & Narrow
3. Violet cover
4. A struggling character - Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward *finished 09/23*



Sloth
Laziness: Hell in a Hand Basket
1. Punishment (thrown in a pit of snakes): Reptile on the cover - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling *finished 07/11*
2. Book that was recommended, but you've been putting off reading "just because" - Storm Born by Richelle Mead *finished 08/06*



Active/Enthusiastic: Keeping to the Straight & Narrow
3. Light Blue cover
4. Strong human heroine - A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix *finished 07/27*




Bonus Options
Read one book from any of the following:
1. Book that has one of the following in the title: SEVEN, DEADLY or SIN or any variation
2. Book in any "Deadly Sins" or "Sins" series
3. Any book Gena Showalter's "Lords of the Underworld" series in which a main character is a keeper of a demon
4. Any book from J.R. Ward's "Fallen Angels" series

[Crystal S]

RRRC Drinks/Cocktail Theme Challenge
Duration: 07/15/11 - 06/31/12
Level: Stomach Pumped (50 books, each level twice)

12/50

A book selected by location:
Wine of choice ~ a book that is set on a vineyard or in a recognised wine region (eg Napa Valley, Champagne France, Mosel Germany etc). Please note the wine region on your selection. To help, here is a wiki link: www.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_wine-prod...
Mojito (set in Latin America or Cuba, or has a Latino character)
1. The Ruins by Scott Smith (set in Mexico) *finished 08/11*
Tennessee Cowboy (a book set in one of the southern states of USA, or with a cowboy as main character)
1. A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix (set in Louisiana) *finished 07/27*
Tequila Sunrise (a book that takes place in Mexico or south-west USA (west Texas to San Diego) or has the sun on the cover)
1 Storm Born by Richelle Mead (set in Arizona) *finished 08/06*

Rob Roy ~ a book set in Scotland, has a Scottish character, or the main character is an outlaw/rebel

Manhattan (a book set in New York or shows a man with a hat on the cover)
1. Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward (set in New York) *finished 09/23*

Long Island Ice Tea ~ a book set in (on?) Long Island, or a ‘long’ book (over 450 pages)

Bay Breeze (a book set in San Francisco or San Diego, or a book where the characters sail or travel on boats/ships (including space ships)
1. The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan (sailing/traveling on ship)*finished 07/30*

Rusty Nail (takes place in the 'Rust Belt' (a region of the US stretching from Milwalkee to Syracuse, refer: www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rust_Belt), has an H/h who is a builder/mechanic or has the colours of autumn on the cover)
1. Friday Night Bites by Chloe Neill (takes place in Chicago/Rust Belt)*finished 08/30*

Rum Runner - a book that takes place in the Caribbean, deals with smuggling or import-export or has a H/h that is a fitness fanatic.
Jägerbomb - a book that takes place in Germany, has something to do with a bomb (threat, war etc), or has an explosion (eg starburst) or bomb on the cover or has a character described as or like a 'bombshell'. (As a point of interest, this drink is banned in some Australian regions as it encourages binge drinking and irresponsible behaviour! Huh – who would have guessed! *sarcasm*)
White Russian – a book set in Eastern Europe or has a predominantly white cover

Mint Julep (a book set in Kentucky or (Virginia, or has a mint-green cover)
1. Desire Untamed by Pamela Palmer (set in Virginia) finished 08/31*

A book by theme:
Bloody Mary (suspense/horror, kick-ass heroine)
1. Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead (kick-ass heroine) *finished 09/10*

Virgin Bloody Mary (H/h is a virgin or book has a red cover)
1. Dark Desires After Dusk by Kresley Cole (heroine is virgin) *finished 08/09*

Cosmo (ala Sex in the City) ~ Chick lit, book with friends as main characters.
Martini (shaken not stirred) ~ Spy, Special Ops, Undercover agent, romantic suspense (you get the idea…) or a book set in England

Sex on the Beach (Erotica or a book set on a beach or beach on the cover)
1. Pleasure Island by Lorie O'Clare (set on island/beach on cover) *finished 08/28*

Salty Dog ~ H/h is a pirate, the book is set on ship/boat or H/h has a dog companion

7&7 (7 letters in authors name (1st or last), 7 words in title, 7th in series, or has the number 7 in the title)
1. Long Hard Ride by Lorelei James (7 letters in author's first name) *finished 08/26*

Lemon Drop(a book with an acerbic/sarcastic H/h or with a yellow cover)
1. His at Night by Sherry Thomas (yellow cover) *finished 08/20*

Snakebite ~ a vampire book, a book that has a snake in it, or has a character that is sneaky

Kamikaze (‘daredevil’ type character or a character set at self destruct, or a book set in Japan)
1. Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione (character set at self-destruct) *finished 07/17*

Zombie ~ a zombie book or a book where a character is/has been in a coma or is/was knocked unconscious.
Flaming Lamborghini ~ a book with the words ‘flame’, ‘burn’, ‘smoke’ or ‘fire’ in the title or a book with a character who is a dragon, demon or a professional driver.

Bonus themes:
You may create your own cocktails and match this to your chosen book.

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RRRC The 4 Elements Challenge
Duration: 07/01/11 - 12/31/11
Level: Genius Alchemist (16 books: 3 books for each element (a book for each category) and the four bonus books)

13/16

EARTH

1.1 Cover (a book with a predominately green) - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling *finished 07/13*
2.1 Setting (a book set in the jungle) - To the Brink by Cindy Gerard *finished 07/06*
3.4 Character (a main character that is a “protector”) - A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix *finished 07/27*



WATER

1.1 Cover (a book with a predominately blue cover) - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling *finished 07/12*
2.1 Setting (a book set on the sea) - The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan *finished 07/30*
3.3 Character (strong heroine) - Friday Night Bites by Chloe Neill *finished 08/30*



FIRE

1.1 Cover (a book with a predominately red, orange, pink or purple cover) - The Duke And I by Julia Quinn *finished 07/04*
2.1 Setting (set in Latin America) - The Ruins by Scott Smith *finished 08/11*
3.4 Character (young adult) - Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater *finished 08/17*



AIR

1.1 Cover (yellow, white or light-blue cover) - His at Night by Sherry Thomas *finished 08/20*
2.1 Setting (a book set high in the mountains) - Frostbite by Richelle Mead *finished 07/15*
3.1 Character (main character is a brianiac/intellectual) - Dark Desires After Dusk by Kresley Cole (heroine is math genius) *finished 08/09*



BONUS: TITLE&COVER CONCOCTION—read a book where an element is repeated both on cover and in the title)
EARTH—field, forest/greenery/thick foliage or sandy dunes/desert on cover and word “EARTH” in the title
WATER—body of water, fountain, rainy scene etc. on cover and word “WATER” in the title
FIRE (fire on cover and word “FIRE” in the title) - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling *finished 07/11*
AIR—sky, wind, plane/pilot, balloon etc. on cover and word “AIR” in the title



Genius Alchemist (16 books): (transmuter + alchemist) read three books for each element (a book for each category) and the four bonus books

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SOS Group Love or Hate @ FIRST Sight Read Challenge
Duration: 07/1/11 - 06/30/12

*Read 12 books that are the first novel in a new-to-you series.
*Read one book per calendar month (that means, can't read and count 3 new ones in ONE month...)
*Make a MAIN post. This is for your full year list. Please UPDATE this list, not re-post it!
*Post monthly updates (new posts, please!) on your great/not-so-great "first" read.

For MONTHLY updates, include the following:

COVER (#)

Title/Author:
Series:
Read: (Date)
Rating: ★★★★★ / ★★★★✩ / ★★★✩✩ / ★★✩✩✩
First time author?
To-Be-Continued?
Review: (Just a sentence or so of what you thought about it!)

Also Read: (feel free to add other firsts you enjoyed each month with ratings, etc. optional)

Crystal's MAIN List

1/12 Done

Updated:

July: A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix, (The Maker's Song, #1) *finished 07/27* (Post #106) ★★
August:
September:
October:
November:
December:
January:
February:
March:
April:
May:
June:


Annual Also reads:

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SOS Group Love or Hate @ SECOND Sight Read Challenge
Duration: 08/1/11 - 07/31/12

*Read 12 books that are the second novel in a series.
*Read one book per calendar month (that means, can't read and count 3 new ones in ONE month...)
*Make a MAIN post. This is for your full year list. Please UPDATE this list, not re-post it!
*Every month post your Monthly Updates (new posts, please!) on your great/not-so-great "second" read.

For MONTHLY updates, include the following:

COVER (#)

Title/Author:
Series:
Read: (Date)
Rating: ★★★★★ / ★★★★✩ / ★★★✩✩ / ★★✩✩✩
First time author?
To-Be-Continued?
Review: (Just a sentence or so of what you thought about it!)

Also Read: (feel free to add other firsts you enjoyed each month with ratings, etc. optional)

Crystal's MAIN List

0/12 Done

Updated:

August:
August:
September:
October:
November:
December:
January:
February:
March:
April:
May:
June:
July:

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SOS Group TV Series Serial Addict Challenge
Duration: 07/07/11 - 07/06/12

12/31

Please edit your original list instead of reposting with updates.

TV Dinners (8 BOOKS) (Title or Author's name with the following letters; book has to be in a series; can be any # within any series.)

T
V - My Soul to Keep by Rachel Vincent *finished 09/03*
D - Desire Untamed by Pamela Palmer finished 08/31*
I - Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione *finished 07/17*
N - Friday Night Bites by Chloe Neill *finished 08/30*
N
E
R - A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix *finished 07/27*



5 Types of TV Series (15 BOOKS)
NOTE: You may choose books from one series or from different series for each of these; it's up to you

* Drama (5 books in a UF series)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

* Soap (4 books in a PNR series)
1. All I Want for Christmas Is a Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks *finished 08/13*
2.
3.
4.



* Sci-Fi/Fantasy (3 books in a Fantasy series)
1 - The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan *finished 09/15*
2.
3.



* Kids (2 books in a YA series)
1. Frostbite by Richelle Mead *finished 07/15*
2. The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan *finished 07/30*



* Sitcom (1 book in a humorous series)
1.

"True Blood" (1 BOOK) (Read a series book featuring vampires)
1. Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead *finished 09/10*



"Vampire Diaries" (1 BOOK) (Read a series book featuring vamp brothers -OR- shifters -OR- both vamps & shifters who are enemies)
1.

"Supernatural" (1 BOOK) (Read a series book featuring immortals of any type: gods, angels, reapers, demons, etc)
1. Dark Desires After Dusk by Kresley Cole *finished 08/09*



"Jericho" (1 BOOK) (Read a post-apocalyptic series book)
1.

"The Walking Dead" (1 BOOK) (Read a series book featuring zombies)
1.

"Buffy" (1 BOOK) (Read a series book with a character who is a vampire slayer)
1.

"Charmed" (1 BOOK) (Read a series book featuring magic of any type: witch, fae, magicians/mages, etc)
1. Storm Born by Richelle Mead *finished 08/06*



"Being Human" (1 BOOK) (Read a series book featuring a ghost -OR- vamps and weres who are friendly, instead of enemies)
1.