2011 BYO New Year's Resolutions Challenge

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Dina wrote: "Nice reasoning, Pamela. Could I buy Archangel's Consort now and justify my early purchase saying it's close enough to July? Bummer! I didn't think so. ;P"

Well, there are 17 letters in the title, and this is the 1st month of the year, so you could either add or subtract 1, making it either 16 or 18. There are 12 months in a year so if you subtract 12 from 14 or 18 you get 4 or 6. April is the 4th month, my birthday month, and I can buy 10 books. I'd be willing to give up 1 book so you can buy Archangel's Consort now, because the title starts with A, which means you can subtract another number leaving you with 3. There are 2 words in the title, so subtract another 2 and you have 1, which is the number of the month of January.

So yes, you can buy it now, Dina.

[Dina]

ROFLMAO!!! UM, sometimes I can't believe the things that come out of your devious mind.

[Pamela(AllHoney)]

It works for me :) lol

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Dina wrote: "ROFLMAO!!! UM, sometimes I can't believe the things that come out of your devious mind."

Hey, I gotta be creative if I'm going to survive the next 337 days.

[Bekah, Fellow Kleypasaholic]

5/39 Completed



1. Where Passion Leads 1/04
2. Forever My Love 1/07
3. Love Come to Me 1/09
4. Give Me Tonight 1/24
5. Gifts of Love 1/28
6. Only in Your Arms
7. When Strangers Marry
8. Only With Your Love
9. Then Came You
10. Dreaming of You
11. Three Weddings and a Kiss
12. Midnight Angel
13. Prince of Dreams
14. Somewhere I'll Find You
15. Because You're Mine
16. Wish List
17. Stranger in My Arms
18. Someone to Watch Over Me
19. Lady Sophia's Lover
20. Worth Any Price
21. Where's My Hero?
22. Where Dreams Begin
23. Suddenly You
24. Again The Magic
25. Secrets of a Summer Night
26. It Happened One Autumn
27. Devil in Winter
28. Scandal in Spring
29. A Wallflower Christmas
30. Sugar Daddy
31. Blue-Eyed Devil
32. Smooth Talking Stranger
33. Mine Till Midnight
34. Seduce Me at Sunrise
35. A Hathaway Wedding
36. Tempt Me at Twilight
37. Married By Morning
38. Love in the Afternoon
39. Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

You're doing great, Bekah!

[Bekah, Fellow Kleypasaholic]

thanks! I'm a little bit ahead of schedule which makes me feel good...i'm sure i'm gonna have some months where reading just 3 books will be a huge struggle....especially with my school schedule!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

You're welcome!

I'm at 19/150 books read for the Goodreads 2011 NYR challenge, so I'm pleased about that. Most are short stories though, but still count.

[Becky]

2011 Read 200 Books
1. The Bride by Julie Garwood 1/1
2. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead 1/2
3. Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder 1/4
4. Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 1/6
5. Just Like Old Times by Hetty St James 1/7
6.One Night in Scotland by Karen Hawkins 1/7
7. Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning 1/8
8. Wicked Nights With a Lover by Sophie Jordan 1/10
9. When Angels Fall by Meagan McKinney 1/15
10. Thrill Me to Death by Roxanne St. Claire 1/16
11. Swing by Opal Carew 1/17
12. Love Come to Me by Lisa Klepas 1/20
13. Bear Necessities by Dana Marie Bell 1/24
14. Megan's Mark by Lora Leigh 1/30

[Alycia]

I'm updating at the end of each month: My NYR is to put a big dent in books I already own, at least half in this year if not more.

January:
14/157 books read

[Becky]

2011 Read 200 Books
1. The Bride by Julie Garwood 1/1
2. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead 1/2
3. Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder 1/4
4. Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 1/6
5. Just Like Old Times by Hetty St James 1/7
6.One Night in Scotland by Karen Hawkins 1/7
7. Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning 1/8
8. Wicked Nights With a Lover by Sophie Jordan 1/10
9. When Angels Fall by Meagan McKinney 1/15
10. Thrill Me to Death by Roxanne St. Claire 1/16
11. Swing by Opal Carew 1/17
12. Love Come to Me by Lisa Klepas 1/20
13. Bear Necessities by Dana Marie Bell 1/24
14. Megan's Mark by Lora Leigh 1/30
15. Be Mine Tonight by Kathryn Smith 1/31

[Dina]

Dina wrote: "Dina's 2011 New Year's Resolution Challenge
Duration: January 1 - June 30

I will buy no books. No exceptions allowed, no matter how much I whine and cry.

That's it! Good luck to me!"

One long month has gone by and I've managed to survive without breaking my NYR. Archangel's Consort almost made me cave, but I resisted temptation. *pats herself on the back*

One month down, five to go!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Way to go, Dina! You're an inspiration to us all!!!

[Dina]

Thanks, UM. :) I forgot to mention: NetGalley is keeping me sane. Whenever I get a galley from them, I feel like I bought a book - with the added bonus of not having to pay a cent for it.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Dina wrote: "Thanks, UM. :) I forgot to mention: NetGalley is keeping me sane. Whenever I get a galley from them, I feel like I bought a book - with the added bonus of not having to pay a cent for it."

Oh, I agree!!! I'm using netgalley a lot these days!

[Auntee]

Dina wrote: "Thanks, UM. :) I forgot to mention: NetGalley is keeping me sane. Whenever I get a galley from them, I feel like I bought a book - with the added bonus of not having to pay a cent for it."

Don't forget there's always those Naughty Nooners!;)

No book purchases until June? You are made of some strong stuff, Dina!

[Dina]

HA! No more Naughty Nooners now that I've found NetGalley, Auntee. :)

[Auntee]

Oh come on--you know you're craving a Naughty Nooner right now...;)

[Dina]

No way, Auntee! The last book I read earned one whooping star. One! I need a winner after that nightmare.

[Auntee]

Okay okay...if I come across a NN winner I'll let you know.:)

[Dina]

A NN winner? I won't hold my breath, LOL.

[Bekah, Fellow Kleypasaholic]

what is netgalley????

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

netgalley is like a publisher's clearinghouse. Publishers work with netgalley, releasing books for early review. You should check it out. You can choose the books you want.

netgalley.com

[E.]

2011 BYO NYR Challenge:
January 1st to December 31st

Read at least 1 book per month.

JANUARY:
1. Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan - 1/14

FEBRUARY:
1. How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell - 2/4

[Becky]

2011 Read 200 Books
1. The Bride by Julie Garwood 1/1
2. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead 1/2
3. Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder 1/4
4. Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 1/6
5. Just Like Old Times by Hetty St James 1/7
6.One Night in Scotland by Karen Hawkins 1/7
7. Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning 1/8
8. Wicked Nights With a Lover by Sophie Jordan 1/10
9. When Angels Fall by Meagan McKinney 1/15
10. Thrill Me to Death by Roxanne St. Claire 1/16
11. Swing by Opal Carew 1/17
12. Love Come to Me by Lisa Klepas 1/20
13. Bear Necessities by Dana Marie Bell 1/24
14. Megan's Mark by Lora Leigh 1/30
15. Be Mine Tonight by Kathryn Smith 1/31
16. Ransom by Julie Garwood 2/4

[Bekah, Fellow Kleypasaholic]

Read LK's whole backlist!
6/39 Completed



1. Where Passion Leads 1/04
2. Forever My Love 1/07
3. Love Come to Me 1/09
4. Give Me Tonight 1/24
5. Gifts of Love 1/28
6. Only in Your Arms 2/07
7. When Strangers Marry
8. Only With Your Love
9. Then Came You
10. Dreaming of You
11. Three Weddings and a Kiss
12. Midnight Angel
13. Prince of Dreams
14. Somewhere I'll Find You
15. Because You're Mine
16. Wish List
17. Stranger in My Arms
18. Someone to Watch Over Me
19. Lady Sophia's Lover
20. Worth Any Price
21. Where's My Hero?
22. Where Dreams Begin
23. Suddenly You
24. Again The Magic
25. Secrets of a Summer Night
26. It Happened One Autumn
27. Devil in Winter
28. Scandal in Spring
29. A Wallflower Christmas
30. Sugar Daddy
31. Blue-Eyed Devil
32. Smooth Talking Stranger
33. Mine Till Midnight
34. Seduce Me at Sunrise
35. A Hathaway Wedding
36. Tempt Me at Twilight
37. Married By Morning
38. Love in the Afternoon
39. Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor

[Becky]

2011 Read 200 Books
1. The Bride by Julie Garwood 1/1
2. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead 1/2
3. Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder 1/4
4. Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 1/6
5. Just Like Old Times by Hetty St James 1/7
6.One Night in Scotland by Karen Hawkins 1/7
7. Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning 1/8
8. Wicked Nights With a Lover by Sophie Jordan 1/10
9. When Angels Fall by Meagan McKinney 1/15
10. Thrill Me to Death by Roxanne St. Claire 1/16
11. Swing by Opal Carew 1/17
12. Love Come to Me by Lisa Klepas 1/20
13. Bear Necessities by Dana Marie Bell 1/24
14. Megan's Mark by Lora Leigh 1/30
15. Be Mine Tonight by Kathryn Smith 1/31
16. Ransom by Julie Garwood 2/4
17. Dark Prince by Christine Feehan 2/7

[D.G.]

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "netgalley is like a publisher's clearinghouse. Publishers work with netgalley, releasing books for early review. You should check it out. You can choose the books you want.

netgalley.com"

I've heard talks of NetGalley but didn't know what it was. I'll need to check them out!

[BJ Rose]

According to my rules, I've 'earned' the right to buy 16 books. I didn't buy any in January, but made up for it the first week in February - I bought 12 books!
Dina, do NOT follow my example!!

We Love Lisa Kleypas
New Year's Resolution Challenge
Goal: To read at least 6 books in each of the categories below; each time I read 5 books I already own, I am allowed to buy up to 4 books.

Note: Some of the Heyer books are also on the Lifetime list, but I am only counting them once in the totals.

20/30

Lifetime: Venetia by Georgette Heyer (1958)
√ Lifetime: Faro's Daughter by Georgette Heyer (1941) - Jan 8
√ Lifetime: The Nonesuch by Georgette Heyer (1962) - Jan 17
Lifetime: False Colours (1963)
Lifetime: Friday's Child (1944)
Lifetime: The Corinthian by Georgette Heyer (1940)
Lifetime: Sounder by William Armstrong (1969)
Lifetime: Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck (1939)
Lifetime: Miss Hickory by Carolyn Sh Bailey (1946)
Lifetime: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan (2011)
√ Heyer: Faro's Daughter by Georgette Heyer (1941) - Jan 8
√ Heyer: The Nonesuch by Georgette Heyer (1962) - Jan 17
Heyer: Black Sheep by Georgette Heyer
√ Heyer: A Blunt Instrument by Georgette Heyer - Feb 2
Heyer: The Corinthian by Georgette Heyer
Heyer: Sylvester or the Wicked Uncle By Georgette Heyer
Heyer: Cousin Kate by Georgette Heyer
Heyer: Frederica by Georgette Heyer
Heyer: The Quiet Gentleman
Old TBR: As You Desire by Connie Brockway -currently reading
√ Old TBR: The Perfect Bride by Brenda Joyce -Jan 30
√ Old TBR: Kiss of Fire by Deborah Cooke - Jan 21
√ Old TBR: The Ideal Bride by Stephanie Laurens - Jan 10
√ Old TBR: Captives of the Night by Loretta Chase - Jan 19
√ Old TBR: The Witch and the Warrior by Karyn Monk- Jan 7
Mid TBR: Royal's Bride by Kat Martin
√ Mid TBR: Comanche Moon by Catherine Anderson - Jan 15
√ Mid TBR: The Ideal Bride by Stephanie Laurens - Jan 10
√ Mid TBR: Judgment in Death by J.D. Robb - Jan 21
√ Mid TBR: Lawless by Nora Roberts - Jan 7
√ Mid TBR: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean - Jan 6
√ New TBR: To Catch a Bride by Anne Gracie - Jan 2
√ New TBR: The Accidental Wedding by Anne Gracie - Jan 3
√ New TBR: Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare - Jan 4
√ New TBR: Rules of an Engagement by Suzanne Enoch - Jan 11
√ New TBR: Passions of a Wicked Earl by Lorraine Heath - Jan 12
√ New TBR: Pleasures of a Notorious Gentleman by Lorraine Heath - Jan 27
√ New TBR: When Seducing a Duke by Kathryn Smith - Jan 14

[Dina]

BJ Rose wrote: "According to my rules, I've 'earned' the right to buy 16 books. I didn't buy any in January, but made up for it the first week in February - I bought 12 books!
Dina, do NOT follow my example!!"

Oh BJ, I'm so jealous! But you've earned the right to buy your books, so enjoy! Out of curiosity, what did you get?

[D.G.]

Wow, BJ you're doing so well!

I confess I'm doing very poorly in my 'reducing paper TBR by 15 books.' I got so many books in the last few days (from PBS) and have been reading a lot from the library that I went from 8 down to 2 down. Sigh...

I was hoping to do it in two months but I'll have to extend it up to March.

[BJ Rose]

What did I buy? **goes off to check the shelves**
- - - - - - - - - - -

[Dina]

Great selection, BJ! The only one I've read is Betrayal in Death, but most of the others are on my Wish List. I'm more jealous now. :)

[Mandy]

D.G. wrote: "UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "netgalley is like a publisher's clearinghouse. Publishers work with netgalley, releasing books for early review. You should check it out. You can choose the books..."

How does this work??

I'm on book 20 of 365 . . .I've got a LONG way to go!!

And, I've only purchased THREE books so far this year, all of which were part of a series that I already own.

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2.
3.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Mandy wrote: "How does this work??."

You go to netgalley.com and sign up. You have to answer some questions, and if they approve you, you'll be able to request specific books that various publishers have made available. They give you the ebooks for 60 days, and they ask that you read and review them, which you do on netgalley.

It helps if you have a blog or your Goodreads profile is set to public so they can see that you post the reviews in places other than netgalley.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

You're doing great with your NYR book buying limits, Mandy. It's harder than I thought it would be.

[Becky]

2011 Read 200 Books
1. The Bride by Julie Garwood 1/1
2. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead 1/2
3. Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder 1/4
4. Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 1/6
5. Just Like Old Times by Hetty St James 1/7
6.One Night in Scotland by Karen Hawkins 1/7
7. Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning 1/8
8. Wicked Nights With a Lover by Sophie Jordan 1/10
9. When Angels Fall by Meagan McKinney 1/15
10. Thrill Me to Death by Roxanne St. Claire 1/16
11. Swing by Opal Carew 1/17
12. Love Come to Me by Lisa Klepas 1/20
13. Bear Necessities by Dana Marie Bell 1/24
14. Megan's Mark by Lora Leigh 1/30
15. Be Mine Tonight by Kathryn Smith 1/31
16. Ransom by Julie Garwood 2/4
17. Dark Prince by Christine Feehan 2/7
18. The Lady Most Likely...: A Novel in Three Parts by Julia Quinn et el. 2/9

[Mandy]

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "Mandy wrote: "How does this work??."

You go to netgalley.com and sign up. You have to answer some questions, and if they approve you, you'll be able to request specific books that various publishe..."


I've foiun it, registered and now I have to complete my profile. I'm confused . . .do I just say that I adore reading? That I inhale stories like air? LOL!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Yes, and be sure and link to your Goodreads profile so they can see what kinds of books you like and read previous reviews. Remember, they want you to review their books, and if you consistently do not, they can stop releasing books to you.

[Becky]

2011 Read 200 Books
1. The Bride by Julie Garwood 1/1
2. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead 1/2
3. Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder 1/4
4. Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 1/6
5. Just Like Old Times by Hetty St James 1/7
6.One Night in Scotland by Karen Hawkins 1/7
7. Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning 1/8
8. Wicked Nights With a Lover by Sophie Jordan 1/10
9. When Angels Fall by Meagan McKinney 1/15
10. Thrill Me to Death by Roxanne St. Claire 1/16
11. Swing by Opal Carew 1/17
12. Love Come to Me by Lisa Klepas 1/20
13. Bear Necessities by Dana Marie Bell 1/24
14. Megan's Mark by Lora Leigh 1/30
15. Be Mine Tonight by Kathryn Smith 1/31
16. Ransom by Julie Garwood 2/4
17. Dark Prince by Christine Feehan 2/7
18. The Lady Most Likely...: A Novel in Three Parts by Julia Quinn et el. 2/9
19. Irresistible Forces by Brenda Jackson 2/10

[Katherine]

New years resolution:
4/18
Finish
1) Atlas Shrugged
2) Crime and Punishment
3) Eat Pray Love

Finish

Julia Quinn's Bridgerton Series

1) To Sir Phillip, With Love read
2) It's In His Kiss read
3) On the Way to the Wedding


Read every one of my Secret Santa's gifts to me

Picks for Katherine... hope you like them and it isn't too many!
The secret Santa from Ariana
Sunday’s at Tiffany- James Patterson(Contemporary)
It Had to Be You- Susan Elizabeth Phillips (Contemporary)
He Loves Lucy- Susan Donovan (Contemporary)
Catch of the Day- Kristan Higgins (Contemporary)
Simply Irresistible- Jill Shalvis (Contemporary)
Something Blue- Emily Griffin (Contemporary)

Lord of Scoundrels- Loretta Chase (Historical) read 2/14
After Midnight Book 1- Teresa Medeiros (Historical)
Vampire Who Loved Me Book 2- Teresa Medeiros (Historical)
Dreaming of You- Lisa Kleypas (Historical) 5* Jan. 7th
Potent Pleasure- Eloisa James (Historical)
Flowers from the Storm- Laura Kinsale (Historical

[Becky]

2011 Read 200 Books
1. The Bride by Julie Garwood 1/1
2. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead 1/2
3. Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder 1/4
4. Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 1/6
5. Just Like Old Times by Hetty St James 1/7
6.One Night in Scotland by Karen Hawkins 1/7
7. Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning 1/8
8. Wicked Nights With a Lover by Sophie Jordan 1/10
9. When Angels Fall by Meagan McKinney 1/15
10. Thrill Me to Death by Roxanne St. Claire 1/16
11. Swing by Opal Carew 1/17
12. Love Come to Me by Lisa Klepas 1/20
13. Bear Necessities by Dana Marie Bell 1/24
14. Megan's Mark by Lora Leigh 1/30
15. Be Mine Tonight by Kathryn Smith 1/31
16. Ransom by Julie Garwood 2/4
17. Dark Prince by Christine Feehan 2/7
18. The Lady Most Likely...: A Novel in Three Parts by Julia Quinn et el. 2/9
19. Irresistible Forces by Brenda Jackson 2/10
20. When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James 2/14

[Katherine]

New years resolution:
5/18
Finish
1) Atlas Shrugged
2) Crime and Punishment
3) Eat Pray Love

Finish

Julia Quinn's Bridgerton Series

1) To Sir Phillip, With Love read
2) It's In His Kiss read
3) On the Way to the Wedding read

finished series


Read every one of my Secret Santa's gifts to me

Picks for Katherine... hope you like them and it isn't too many!
The secret Santa from Ariana
Sunday’s at Tiffany- James Patterson(Contemporary)
It Had to Be You- Susan Elizabeth Phillips (Contemporary)
He Loves Lucy- Susan Donovan (Contemporary)
Catch of the Day- Kristan Higgins (Contemporary)
Simply Irresistible- Jill Shalvis (Contemporary)
Something Blue- Emily Griffin (Contemporary)

Lord of Scoundrels- Loretta Chase (Historical) read 2/14
After Midnight Book 1- Teresa Medeiros (Historical)
Vampire Who Loved Me Book 2- Teresa Medeiros (Historical)
Dreaming of You- Lisa Kleypas (Historical) 5* Jan. 7th
Potent Pleasure- Eloisa James (Historical)
Flowers from the Storm- Laura Kinsale (Historical

[Becky]

2011 Read 200 Books
1. The Bride by Julie Garwood 1/1
2. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead 1/2
3. Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder 1/4
4. Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 1/6
5. Just Like Old Times by Hetty St James 1/7
6.One Night in Scotland by Karen Hawkins 1/7
7. Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning 1/8
8. Wicked Nights With a Lover by Sophie Jordan 1/10
9. When Angels Fall by Meagan McKinney 1/15
10. Thrill Me to Death by Roxanne St. Claire 1/16
11. Swing by Opal Carew 1/17
12. Love Come to Me by Lisa Klepas 1/20
13. Bear Necessities by Dana Marie Bell 1/24
14. Megan's Mark by Lora Leigh 1/30
15. Be Mine Tonight by Kathryn Smith 1/31
16. Ransom by Julie Garwood 2/4
17. Dark Prince by Christine Feehan 2/7
18. The Lady Most Likely...: A Novel in Three Parts by Julia Quinn et el. 2/9
19. Irresistible Forces by Brenda Jackson 2/10
20. When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James 2/14
21. Passions of a Wicked Earl by Lorraine Heath 2/17

[Bekah, Fellow Kleypasaholic]

Read LK's whole backlist!
7/39 Completed



1. Where Passion Leads 1/04
2. Forever My Love 1/07
3. Love Come to Me 1/09
4. Give Me Tonight 1/24
5. Gifts of Love 1/28
6. Only in Your Arms 2/07
7. When Strangers Marry 2/26
8. Only With Your Love
9. Then Came You
10. Dreaming of You
11. Three Weddings and a Kiss
12. Midnight Angel
13. Prince of Dreams
14. Somewhere I'll Find You
15. Because You're Mine
16. Wish List
17. Stranger in My Arms
18. Someone to Watch Over Me
19. Lady Sophia's Lover
20. Worth Any Price
21. Where's My Hero?
22. Where Dreams Begin
23. Suddenly You
24. Again The Magic
25. Secrets of a Summer Night
26. It Happened One Autumn
27. Devil in Winter
28. Scandal in Spring
29. A Wallflower Christmas
30. Sugar Daddy
31. Blue-Eyed Devil
32. Smooth Talking Stranger
33. Mine Till Midnight
34. Seduce Me at Sunrise
35. A Hathaway Wedding
36. Tempt Me at Twilight
37. Married By Morning
38. Love in the Afternoon
39. Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor

[D.G.]

I haven't been updating because I'm not doing too well in this challenge.

W♥LK - 2011 NYR Challenge - Part 2
Duration: Jan 1st - Mar. 31st

"Reduce my Paperbooks TBR by 15 books so I can get my iPad" Challenge:
TBR Reduced By (A+B-C): 6/15

A. # Paper Books Read: 17


B. # DNFs/Removed from TBR without Reading: 1


C. # Paper Books Acquired: 12

[BJ Rose]

We Love Lisa Kleypas
New Year's Resolution Challenge
Goal: To read at least 6 books in each of the categories below; each time I read 5 books I already own, I am allowed to buy up to 4 books.

Note: Some of the Heyer books are also on the Lifetime list, but I am only counting them once in the totals.

Note: New TBR = less than 6 months; Mid TBR = 6 months-1 year; Old TBR = more than 1 year

26/30

Lifetime: Venetia by Georgette Heyer (1958)
√ Lifetime: Faro's Daughter by Georgette Heyer (1941) - Jan 8 (4.5*)
√ Lifetime: The Nonesuch by Georgette Heyer (1962) - Jan 17 (4*)
√ Lifetime: False Colours (1963) - Feb 22 (5*)
√ Lifetime: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan (2011) - Feb 17 (4*)
√ Heyer: Faro's Daughter by Georgette Heyer (1941) - Jan 8 (4.5*)
√ Heyer: The Nonesuch by Georgette Heyer (1962) - Jan 17 (4*)
Heyer: Black Sheep by Georgette Heyer
√ Heyer: A Blunt Instrument by Georgette Heyer - Feb 2 (4*)
√ Heyer: They Found Him Dead by Georgette Heyer (1937) - Feb 26 (3.5*)
√ Old TBR: Impulse by Candace Camp - Feb 26
√ Old TBR: Blood Moon by Dawn Thompson - Feb 15 (2*)
√ Old TBR: As You Desire by Connie Brockway - Feb 8 (5*)
√ Old TBR: The Perfect Bride by Brenda Joyce -Jan 30 (3*)
√ Old TBR: Kiss of Fire by Deborah Cooke - Jan 21 (3*)
√ Old TBR: The Ideal Bride by Stephanie Laurens - Jan 10 (3*)
√ Old TBR: Captives of the Night by Loretta Chase - Jan 19 (3.5*)
√ Old TBR: The Witch and the Warrior by Karyn Monk- Feb 7 (5*)
√ Mid TBR: The Falcon at the Portal by Elizabeth Peters - Feb 21 (4.5*)
√ Mid TBR: Comanche Moon by Catherine Anderson - Jan 15 (4.5*)
√ Mid TBR: Judgment in Death by J.D. Robb - Jan 21 (4*)
√ Mid TBR: Lawless by Nora Roberts - Jan 7 (3.5*)
√ Mid TBR: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean - Jan 6 (4*)
√ New TBR: To Catch a Bride by Anne Gracie - Jan 2 (3.5*)
√ New TBR: The Accidental Wedding by Anne Gracie - Jan 3 (4.5*)
√ New TBR: Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare - Jan 4 (4*)
√ New TBR: Rules of an Engagement by Suzanne Enoch - Jan 11 (3.5*)
√ New TBR: Passions of a Wicked Earl by Lorraine Heath - Jan 12 (3*)
√ New TBR: Pleasures of a Notorious Gentleman by Lorraine Heath - Jan 27 (4.5*)
√ New TBR: When Seducing a Duke by Kathryn Smith - Jan 14 (3*)

[Becky]

2011 Read 200 Books
1. The Bride by Julie Garwood 1/1
2. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead 1/2
3. Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder 1/4
4. Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 1/6
5. Just Like Old Times by Hetty St James 1/7
6.One Night in Scotland by Karen Hawkins 1/7
7. Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning 1/8
8. Wicked Nights With a Lover by Sophie Jordan 1/10
9. When Angels Fall by Meagan McKinney 1/15
10. Thrill Me to Death by Roxanne St. Claire 1/16
11. Swing by Opal Carew 1/17
12. Love Come to Me by Lisa Klepas 1/20
13. Bear Necessities by Dana Marie Bell 1/24
14. Megan's Mark by Lora Leigh 1/30
15. Be Mine Tonight by Kathryn Smith 1/31
16. Ransom by Julie Garwood 2/4
17. Dark Prince by Christine Feehan 2/7
18. The Lady Most Likely...: A Novel in Three Parts by Julia Quinn et el. 2/9
19. Irresistible Forces by Brenda Jackson 2/10
20. When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James 2/14
21. Passions of a Wicked Earl by Lorraine Heath 2/17
22. Frostbite by Richelle Mead2/24
23. Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs 2/22
24. Venice Vampyr by Tina Folsom 2/22
25. Love Letters From a Duke by Eliazbeth Boyle 2/27
26. Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea by Chelsea Handler 2/28

[Dina]

Dina wrote: "Dina's 2011 New Year's Resolution Challenge
Duration: January 1 - June 30

I will buy no books. No exceptions allowed, no matter how much I whine and cry.

That's it! Good luck to me!"

Two months down, four to go! I'm doing great, if I may say say so. :D

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Dina wrote: "Two months down, four to go! I'm doing great, if I may say say so. :D "

Oh, I agree! And I'm proud of you, too! :)