Mojca's 2011 Reading Challenges and Lists

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2011 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge


FIRST personal challenge

Challenge title: (Almost) Everything must go!
Duration: January 1, 2011 – December 31, 2011
Number of Books: 50
Challenge Description: Read 50 books (of any genre) that were added to the TBR pile before January 1, 2011. Only books from the TBR pile allowed, no re-reads! Also, only books with more than 100 (e)pages count. (The date in brackets is the date the book was added to my TBR shelf!)

1. Amaryllis by Jayne Castle (08/15/2010) — 01/02
2. Fat Tuesday by Sandra Brown (07/16/2010) — 01/02
3. Zinnia by Jayne Castle (08/15/2010) — 01/03
4. Fatal Justice by Marie Force (12/04/2010) — 01/06
5. In the Dead of Night by Linda Castillo (05/31/2009) — 01/08
6. Are You Scared Yet? by Hunter Morgan (12/31/2010) — 01/08
7. Enemy Husband by Nina Bruhns (11/20/2010) — 01/10
8. Orchid by Jayne Castle (08/15/2010) — 01/12
9. Skin Game by Ava Gray (11/19/2009) — 01/15
10. Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning (08/06/2008) — 01/19
11. Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning (08/06/2008) — 01/20
12. Faefever by Karen Marie Moning (08/19/2009) — 01/21
13. Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning (08/19/2009) — 01/22
14. Night Smoke by Nora Roberts (12/27/2010) — 01/24
15. Night Shield by Nora Roberts (12/27/2010) — 01/26
16 Passionate Heat by Rachel Kenley (09/24/2010) — 02/03
17. A Little Dare by Brenda Jackson (07/02/2009) — 02/04
18. On The Hunt by Gena Showalter et al. (12/05/2010) — 02/06
19. Dying Scream by Mary Burton (11/21/2009) — 02/08
20. The Last Mermaid by Shana Abé (08/09/2008) — 02/10
21. Between the Devil and Desire by Lorraine Heath (05/17/2009) — 02/13
22. Surrender to the Devil by Lorraine Heath (07/05/2009) — 02/14
23. Midnight Pleasures With a Scoundrel by Lorraine Heath (07/05/2009) — 02/16
24. Hidden Away by Maya Banks (12/11/2010) — 03/02
25. The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton (05/16/2010) — 03/03
26. Diagnosis: Danger by Marie Ferrarella (09/24/2009) — 03/05
27. Crazy for Love by Victoria Dahl (06/18/2010) — 03/07
28. The World Inside by Robert Silverberg (07/02/2009) — 03/09
29. Chains by Shiloh Walker (06/02/2009) — 03/11
30. Vision in White by Nora Roberts (05/11/2009) — 03/19
31. Ime rože by Umberto Eco (12/11/2010) — 03/20
32. Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts (05/11/2009) — 03/21
33. To the Edge by Cindy Gerard (06/04/2010) — 03/23
34. To the Limit by Cindy Gerard (06/04/2010) — 03/25
35. Practice Makes Perfect by Julie James (06/04/2009) — 03/28
36. Fragile by Shiloh Walker (07/02/2009) — 03/28
37. Broken by Shiloh Walker (12/16/2010) — 03/29
38. Silent in the Grave by Deanna Raybourn (09/24/2009) — 04/01
39. The Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance by Trisha Telep (editor) (02/08/2009) — 04/06
40. Something About You by Julie James (08/23/2009) — 04/21
41. His Dark Desires by Jennifer St. Giles (05/17/2009) — 05/02
42. Kiss of Darknessby Jennifer St. Giles (05/17/2009) — 05/02
43. Cavanaugh Reunion by Marie Ferrarella (08/22/2010) — 05/04
44. Silver Falls by Anne Stuart (07/07/2010) — 05/04
45. Dangerous Games by Jayne Ann Krentz (02/10/2010) — 05/09
46. All Through The Night by Suzanne Forster et al. (08/31/2008) — 05/22
47. Play of Passion by Nalini Singh (05/05/2010) — 05/25
48. A Lot Like Love by Julie James (09/05/2010) — 05/29
49. Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh (08/27/2010) — 06/01
50. Fired Up by Jayne Ann Krent (12/30/2010) — 06/04

[Mojca]

2011 A-Z Book Challenge

Read 26 books which titles begin with the letters of the alphabet. You may ignore articles like A, An and The at the beginning of the title.

Duration: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Challenge complete on July 9, 2011.

A = Amaryllis by Jayne Castle — 01/02
B = Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning — 01/20
C = Christmas Hookup by Lex Valentine — 01/06
D = Dragonswan by Sherrilyn Kenyon — 01/03
E = Enemy Husband by Nina Bruhns — 01/10
F = Fat Tuesday by Sandra Brown — 01/02
G = (A) Gentleman in Love by Barbara Cartland — 01/07
H = Hidden Away by Maya Banks — 03/02
I = In the Dead of Night by Linda Castillo — 01/08
J = Just Like Old Times by Hetty St. James — 01/06
K = Kavelj 22 by Joseph Heller — 02/25
L = (The) Love Pirate by Barbara Cartland — 01/07
M = Midnight Pleasures With a Scoundrel by Lorraine Heath — 02/16
N = (The) Next Big Thing by Madelle Morgan — 01/10
O = Orchid by Jayne Castle — 01/12
P = (The) Poor Governess by Barbara Cartland — 01/09
Q = Queen's Gambit by Marie Treanor — 07/09
R = Red Angel (On The Hunt anthology) by Deidre Knight — 02/06
S = Skin Game by Ava Gray — 01/15
T = Take Me by Grace Samuels — 01/15
U = Unfun by Matias Faldbakken — 03/16
V = Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho — 02/04
W = (The) Woman Inside by Autumn Dawn — 01/15
X = Crux by Moira Rogers — 05/30
Y = You Can't Steal First by Annette Blair (in the Hot Ticket anthology) — 05/17
Z = Zinnia by Jayne Castle — 01/03

[Mojca]

2011 A-Z Author Challenge

Read 26 books which authors' names (either first or last) begin with the letters of the alphabet.

Duration: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Challenge completed on June 7, 2011.

A = Ava Gray (Skin Game) — 01/15
B = Brown, Sandra (Fat Tuesday) — 01/02
C = Cartland, Barbara (The Love Pirate) — 01/07
D = Dawn, Autumn (The Woman Inside) — 01/15
E = Evanovich, Janet (The Rocky Road to Romance) — 02/10
F = Force, Marie (Fatal Justice) — 01/06
G = Grace Samuels (Take Me) — 01/15
H = Hunter Morgan (Are You Scared Yet?) — 01/08
I = Ivo Andrić - Most na Drini — 02/18
J = Jayne Castle (Amaryllis) — 01/02
K = Karen Marie Moning ( Fever series) — 01/18 - 01/22
L = Linda Castillo (In the Dead of Night) — 01/08
M = Morgan, Madelle (The Next Big Thing) — 01/10
N = Nina Bruhns (Enemy Husband) — 01/10
O = Orwell, George (Živalska farma) — 02/20
P = Paulo Coelho (Veronika Decides to Die) — 02/04
Q = Quick, Amanda (Burning Lamp) — 06/07
R = Ruth Ann Nordin (A Chance in Time) — 01/10
S = St. James, Hetty (Just Like Old Times) — 01/06
T = Tabitha Suzuma (Forbidden) — 04/07
U = Umberto Eco (Ime rože) — 03/20
V = Valentine, Lex (Christmas Hookup) — 01/06
W = William Golding (Gospodar muh) — 02/21
X = Alix Rickloff (Earl of Darkness) — 02/12
Y = Maya Banks (Hidden Away) — 03/02
Z = Zane, Cora (Heart On Fire) — 03/09

[Mojca]

2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Female)

Read 26 books with female characters' names that start with the letters of the alphabet.

Duration: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Challenge completed on May 17, 2011.

A = Amaryllis Lark (Amaryllis by Jayne Castle) — 01/07
B = Bettina (The Love Pirate by Barbara Cartland) — 01/07
C = Channon McRea (Dragonswan by Sherrilyn Kenyon) — 01/03
D = Duvall, Remy (Fat Tuesday by Sandra Brown) — 01/02
E = Elle McAndrews (Christmas Hookup by Lex Valentine) — 01/06
F = Fletcher, Allison (Night Shield by Nora Roberts) — 01/26
G = Grant, Emma (Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts) — 03/21
H = Holland, Sam (Fatal Justice by Marie Force) — 01/06
I = Isabella Ross (Darkwood Manor by Jenna Ryan) — 02/07
J = Jordan, Penelope (A Chance in Time by Ruth Ann Nordin) — 01/10
K = Kansas Hawthorne (Enemy Husband by Nina Bruhns) — 01/10
L = Lara (The Poor Governess by Barbara Cartland) — 01/09
M = MacKayla Lane ( Fever series by Karen Marie Moning) — 01/18 - 01/22
N = Natalie Feltcher (Night Smoke by Nora Roberts) — 01/24
O = Orchid Adams (Orchid by Jayne Castle) — 01/12
P = Pascal, Rose (Ever Night (On The Hunt anthology) by Gena Showalter) — 02/05
Q = Quinn Murdock (You Can't Steal First (Hot Ticket anthology) by Annette Blair) — 05/17
R = Rowan, Viviana (The Collector (On The Hunt anthology) by Shannon K. Butcher) — 02/06
S = Sara Douglas (In the Dead of Night by Linda Castillo) — 01/08
T = Thalia (A Gentleman in Love by Barbara Cartland) — 01/07
U = Una Hamilton (Vzhodno od raja (East of Eden) by John Steinbeck) — 02/19
V = Veronika (Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho) — 02/04
W = Wagner Boxford, Jillian (Passionate Heat by Rachel Kenley) — 02/03
X = Lex Kendall (Practice Makes Perfect by Julie James) — 03/28
Y = Pyrrhia (Immortal Blush by Lanette Curington) — 03/21
Z = Zinnia Spring (Zinnia by Jayne Castle) — 01/03

[Mojca]

2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Male)

Read 26 books with male characters' name that start with the letters of the alphabet.

Duration: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Challenge complete on March 28, 2011.

A = Anderson, Thad (Take Me by Grace Samuels) — 01/15
B = Burke, Basile (Fat Tuesday by Sandra Brown) — 01/02
C = Cappuano, Nick (Fatal Justice by Marie Force) — 01/06
D = Delaney, Cliff (Night Moves by Nora Roberts) — 02/02
E = Etan, Neal (The Collector (On The Hunt anthology) by Shannon K. Butcher) — 02/06
F = Forbes, Riley (Christmas Hookup by Lex Valentine) — 01/06
G = Gage Hudson (Dying Scream by Mary Burton) — 02/08
H = Hellington, Earl of (A Gentleman in Love by Barbara Cartland) — 01/07
I = Igor (Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho) — 02/04
J = Jonah Blackhawk (Night Shield by Nora Roberts) — 01/26
K = Kattalakis, Sebastian (Dragonswan by Sherrilyn Kenyon) — 01/03
L = Lucas Trent (Amaryllis by Jayne Castle) — 01/02
M = MacKinnon, Aedan (Into the Dreaming by Karen Marie Moning) — 02/02
N = Nick Chastain (Zinnia by Jayne Castle) — 01/03
O = Old Major (Živalska farma by George Orwell) — 02/20
P = Porfirio Ten-Bears Reyes (Skin Game by Ava Gray) — 01/15
Q = Quinn Rafferty (Fragile by Shiloh Walker) — 03/28
R = Rio, Stewart (Enemy Husband by Nina Bruhns) — 01/10
S = Snowden Calloway (Are You Scared Yet? by Hunter Morgan) — 01/08
T = Tyson, Nick (In the Dead of Night by Linda Castillo) — 01/08
U = Uric (The Woman Inside by Autumn Dawn) — 01/15
V = V'lane (Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning) — 01/20
W = Westmoreland, Dare (A Little Dare by Brenda Jackson) — 02/04
X = James Dixon Angel (Red Angel (On The Hunt anthology) by Deidre Knight) — 02/06
Y = Yossarian (Kavelj 22 by Joseph Heller) — 02/25
Z = Jericho Z. Barrons ( Fever series by Karen Marie Moning) — 01/18 - 01/22

[Mojca]

2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge

Level: Too Big To Ignore Anymore
Challenge Duration: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011

Book list:
Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward (480)
Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward (528)
Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward (560)
Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward (672)
Wild Fire by Christine Feehan (496)
Water Bound by Christine Feehan (480)
Covet by J.R. Ward (474)
Fat Tuesday by Sandra Brown (480) — 01/02
The Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance by Trisha Telep (editor) (512) — 04/06
The Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance by Trisha Telep (editor) (514)
Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning (498 MMP) — 01/22
Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning (672 HC) — 01/22
The Last Mermaid by Shana Abé (592) — 02/10
The Heir by Grace Burrowes (452)
Vzhodno od raja (East of Eden) by John Steinbeck (698) — 02/19
Emma by Jane Austen (520) — 02/20
Kavelj 22 (Catch-22) by Joseph Heller (508) — 02/25
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë (470) — 04/03
Stormfire by Christine Monson (568) — 03/14
Ime rože by Umberto Eco (480) — 03/20
Out of Control by Suzanne Brockmann (458 MMP)
Into the Night by Suzanne Brockmann (480 MMP)
Gone Too Far by Suzanne Brockmann (536 MMP)
Flashpoint by Suzanne Brockmann (480 MMP)
Hot Target by Suzanne Brockmann (560 MMP)
Breaking Point by Suzanne Brockmann (469 MMP)
Into the Storm by Suzanne Brockmann (528 MMP)
Force of Nature by Suzanne Brockmann (512 MMP)
Into the Fire by Suzanne Brockmann (578 MMP)
Dark of Night by Suzanne Brockmann (576)
Breaking the Rules by Suzanne Brockmann (507 HC)
Otroci polnoči by Salman Rushdie (572 HC) — 05/05
The Search by Nora Roberts (480 MMP) — 12/13
September by Rosamunde Pilcher (613 MMP) — 05/12
Halo by Alexandra Adornetto (496 HC/MMP) — 05/20
Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts (472 PP) — 07/17
Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons by Lorna Landvik (512 MMP) — 06/05
You Belong to Me by Karen Rose (504 MMP) — 08/05
The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett (1100 P) — 07/13
High Noon by Nora Roberts (467 P) — 12/16
Sanctuary by Nora Roberts (483 P) — 12/18
Scent of Danger by Andrea Kane (496 MMP) — 08/20
Run For Your Life by Andrea kane (480MMP) — 08/24
No Way Out by Andrea Kane (464 MMP) — 09/08
Twisted by Andrea Kane (464 MMP)
Scarecrow / Seven Ancient Wonders by Matthew Reilly (1067 MMP) — 08/30
The Six Sacred Stones by Matthew Reilly (581 MMP)
The Five Greatest Warriors by Matthew Reilly (523 MMP)
The Rosary Girls by Richard Montanari (533 MMP) — 09/21
Ice Station by Matthew Reilly (690 P) — 12/04
Area 7 by Matthew Reilly (573 P) — 12/06
Contest by Matthew Reilly (493 P) — 12/09
Temple by Matthew Reilly (784 P) — 12/12
Northern Lights by Nora Roberts (535 MMP) — 12/21

[Mojca]

2011 Featured Author Challenge


FAC January — Charlaine Harris (pass)
FAC February — Julie Garwood (pass)
FAC March — Catherine Coulter (pass)
FAC April — Debbie Macomber (pass)
FAC May — Iris Johansen ( The Golden Barbarian — 05/03)
FAC June — Lynsay Sands (pass)
FAC July — Linda Lael Miller ( Don't Look Now — 07/01)
FAC August — Lori Foster (pass)
FAC September — P.C. Cast (pass)
FAC October — Richelle Mead (pass)
FAC November — Sandra Brown (pass)
FAC December — Diana Palmer ( Diamond Girl — 12/07)

[Mojca]

RRRC Monthly Challenge - January Monthy Challenge


Challenge duration: 1 - 31 January (2011)
Challenge complete on January 12.

1. January: Read a book which title starts with “J”.

 Just Like Old Times by Hetty St. James — 01/06

2. Birthday: Read a book from a January B-day celebrant’s GR bookshelf whose “day” falls on the same “day” as yours. If no one has the exact same day, then go for the closest date.

 Fat Tuesday by Sandra Brown (Happy Birthday, Elke!) — 01/02

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Delaware.

 Are You Scared Yet? by Hunter Morgan — 01/08

4. New Year: Read a book by an author that is 'new' to you.

 Christmas Hookup by Lex Valentine — 01/06

5. Beginnings: Read a book that is the first book in a series, or a debut novel by an author.

 Amaryllis by Jayne Castle — 01/02

6. Appreciate your Dragon Day: Read a book that has dragons in it.

 Dragonswan (Dark-Hunter, #1.5) by Sherrilyn Kenyon — 01/03

7. National Take Back Your Time Week: Read a book with time travel, or has an element of time as part of its title (midnight, noon, evening, etc).

 In the Dead of Night by Linda Castillo — 01/08

8. Rose Parade: Read a book that has flowers on its cover or as part of its title.

 Zinnia by Jayne Castle — 01/03

9. January Weather: Depending on where you are, January can be a 'cold' month or a 'hot' month. Read a book that is set in a place that has the opposite weather to where you currently are.

 Orchid by Jayne Castle — 01/12

10. Reader's Choice.

 Fatal Justice by Marie Force — 01/06

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Read-the-Month Italian Edition: GENNAIO (January) Challenge

Duration: January 1 - January 31 (2011)
Challenge complete on January 12.

G = A Gentleman in Love by Barbara Cartland — 01/07
E = Enemy Husband by Nina Bruhns — 01/10
N = The Next Big Thing by Madelle Morgan — 01/10
N = Nordin, Ruth Ann - A Chance in Time — 01/10
A = Amaryllis by Jayne Castle — 01/02
I = In the Dead of Night by Linda Castillo — 01/08
O = Orchid by Jayne Castle — 01/12

[Mojca]

Romance 101 Reading Challenge

Duration: 6 months (January 9, 2011 - July 9, 2011)
Challenge complete on January 27, 2011

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

Total: 16 books

1. Contemporary Romance: The Next Big Thing by Madelle Morgan — 01/10
2. Historical Romance: The Poor Governess by Barbara Cartland — 01/09
3. Romantic Suspense / Suspenseful Romance: Enemy Husband by Nina Bruhns
— 01/10
4. Paranormal Romance: Curse of Cupid by Christine McKay — 01/27
5. Science-Fiction / Futuristic Romance: Orchid by Jayne Castle — 01/12
6. Fantasy Romance: The Woman Inside by Autumn Dawn — 01/15
7. Time-travel Romance: A Chance in Time by Ruth Ann Nordin — 01/10
8. Inspirational / Christian Romance: Mistletoe and Miracles by Wendy Davy — 01/27
9. Multi-cultural / Interracial Romance: Skin Game by Ava Gray — 01/15
10. Erotic Romance: Take Me by Grace Samuels — 01/15
11. Serial / Category Romance: Night Smoke by Nora Roberts — 01/24
12. Classic / Mainstream Fiction: Fever series by Karen Marie Moning — 01/18 - 01/22
(Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning — 01/19
Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning — 01/20
Faefever by Karen Marie Moning — 01/21
Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning — 01/22
Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning — 01/22)

[Mojca]

January 2011 Reading List


1. Amaryllis by Jayne Castle — review
2. Fat Tuesday by Sandra Brown — review
3. Zinnia by Jayne Castle — review
4. Dragonswan by Sherrilyn Kenyon — review
5. Fatal Justice by Marie Force — review
6. Just Like Old Times by Hetty St. James
7. Christmas Hookup by Lex Valentine — review
8. The Love Pirate by Barbara Cartland
9. A Gentleman in Love by Barbara Cartland
10. In the Dead of Night by Linda Castillo — review
11. Are You Scared Yet? by Hunter Morgan — review
12. The Poor Governess by Barbara Cartland
13. Enemy Husband by Nina Bruhns — review
14. The Next Big Thing by Madelle Morgan
15. A Chance in Time by Ruth Ann Nordin
16. Orchid by Jayne Castle — review
17. Skin Game by Ava Gray — review
18. The Woman Inside by Autumn Dawn — review
19. Take Me by Grace Samuels — review
20. Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning — review
21. Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning — review
22. Faefever by Karen Marie Moning — review
23. Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning — review
24. Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning — review
25. Night Smoke by Nora Roberts — review
26. Night Shield by Nora Roberts — review
27. Mistletoe and Miracles by Wendy Davy


books read in January 2011: 27

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RRRC Monthly Challenge - February Monthy Challenge


Challenge duration: 1 - 28 Feburary (2011)
Challenge complete on February 7.

1.February: Read a book which title starts with “F”.

 Faefever by Karen Marie Moning (Joyce Bean, narrator) — 02/06

2. Birthday: Read a book from a February B-day celebrant’s GR bookshelf whose “day” falls on the same “day” as yours. If no one has the exact same day, then go for the closest date.

 Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning (Natalie Ross & Phil Gigante, narrators) (Happy B-Day, Carla!) — 02/07

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Brazil.

 Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho — 02/04

4. Second Month: Read a book that is second in a series, or has a two-word title.

 Night Moves by Nora Roberts — 02/02

5. Second Chances: Read a book by an author you have given up, or a book whose plot involves a 'second chance' storyline (Ex. divorced/separated couple coming book together, etc).

 Passionate Heat by Rachel Kenley — 02/03

6. Shortest Month: Read a novella, or an anthology (a book with several novellas).

 Into the Dreaming by Karen Marie Moning — 02/02

7. Valentine's Day: Read a book with a predominantly red cover, has a Valentine theme title or cover, or has the word (kiss, love, heart) as part of the title.

 Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning (Joyce Bean, narrator) — 02/05

8. Black History Month: Read a book written by an African-American or has an African-American as one of its main characters.

 A Little Dare by Brenda Jackson — 02/04

9. National Laugh-Friendly Month: Read a 'funny' book, or a book written by a comedian or a comic.

 Tutte le Barzellette su Totti by Francesco Totti — 02/01

10. Reader's Choice.

 Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning (Natalie Ross & Phil Gigante, narrators) — 02/07

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Read-the-Month Italian Edition: FEBBRAIO (February) Challenge

Duration: February 1 - February 28 (2011)
Challenge complete on February 8, 2011.

F = Faefever by Karen Marie Moning — 02/06
E = Edgar Wallace - The Joker — 02/08
B = Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning — 02/05
B = Brenda Jackson - A Little Dare — 02/04
R = Roberts, Nora - Night Moves — 02/02
A = Agatha Christie - Nemesis — 02/08
I = Into the Dreaming by Karen Marie Moning — 02/02
O = On the Hunt by Jessica Andersen et al. — 02/06

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2011 A-Z Friends Challenge

Read 26 books from your friends' bookshelves whose names/nicknames start with the letters of the alphabet (your friends, not their shelves.:) You can read a book from any of their shelves but it would be nice to read a book they already liked and enjoyed (that would allow you to get to know each other better.)

For the letter "X", any friend with the letter X in his/her name is acceptable. However, if you are missing any letters, you can always pick another member of this group.

Duration: February 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Challenge complete on March 5.

A = Alison - Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning — 02/03
B = BarkLessWagMore - The Legend MacKinnon by Donna Kauffman — 03/01
C = Celeste - Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning — 02/07
D = Dina - Nemesis by Agatha Christine — 02/08
E = Elle - Kavelj 22 (Catch-22) by Joseph Heller   02/25
F = Fani (RRRC member) - The Princess & the Penis by RJ Silver — 02/09
G = Gina Robichaud - Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning — 02/05
H = Harlequin Books - Darkwood Manor by Jenna Ryan — 02/07
I = Inna (RRRC member) - Most na Drini (The Bridge on the Drina) by Ivo Andrić — 02/18
J = Jen Knox - Ljubimec (The Lover) by Marguerite Duras — 02/20
K = Kaja - Night Moves by Nora Roberts — 02/02
L = Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" - A Little Dare by Brenda Jackson — 02/04
M = Monique Michelle - On The Hunt by Gena Showalter et al. — 02/06
N = N.A. Sharpe - Živalska farma (Animal Farm) by George Orwell — 02/20
O = obsidiantears83 - Emma by Jane Austen — 02/20
P = Paula - Diagnosis: Danger by Marie Ferrarella — 03/05
Q = Quel (RRRC member) - Surrender to the Devil by Lorraine Heath — 02/14
R = Ruth - Midnight Pleasures With a Scoundrel by Lorraine Heath — 02/16
S = Shawna - The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton — 03/03
T = Tamela Quijas - Into the Dreaming by Karen Marie Moning — 02/02
U = UniquelyMoi (RRRC member) - Between the Devil and Desire by Lorraine Heath — 02/13
V = Victoria - Gospodar muh (Lord of the Flies) by William Golding — 02/21
W = Wendy (Vhalkyrie) - Faefever by Karen Marie Moning — 02/06
X = ALeXi$ - Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho — 02/04
Y = Yuri (RRRC member) - Vzhodno od raja (East of Eden) by John Steinbeck — 02/19
Z = Zeek - Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning — 02/07

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February 2011 Reading List


28. Tutte le Barzellette su Totti by Francesco Totti
29. Night Moves by Nora Roberts — review
30. Into the Dreaming by Karen Marie Moning
31. Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning (narrated by Joyce Bean) — review
32. Passionate Heat by Rachel Kenley
33. Bloodfever by by Karen Marie Moning (narrated by Joyce Bean) review
34. Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho
35. A Little Dare by Brenda Jackson
36. Faefever by Karen Marie Moning (narrated by Joyce Bean)
37. On The Hunt by Gena Showalter et al. — review
38. Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning (narrated by Natalie Ross & Phil Gigante) — review
39. Shadowfever by by Karen Marie Moning (narrated by Natalie Ross & Phil Gigante) — review
40. Darkwood Manor by Jenna Ryan — review
41. The Joker by Edgar Wallace
42. Nemesis by Agatha Christie
43. Dying Scream by Mary Burton — review
44. The Princess & the Penis by R. J. Silver — review
45. The Last Mermaid by Shana Abé — review
46. The Rocky Road to Romance by Janet Evanovich — review
47. Earl of Darkness by Alix Rickloff — review
48. Between the Devil and Desire by Lorraine Heath — review
49. Surrender to the Devil by Lorraine Heath — review
50. Midnight Pleasures With a Scoundrel by Lorraine Heath
51. Most na Drini by Ivo Andrić
52. Vzhodno od raja by John Steinbeck
53. Emma by Jane Austen — review
54. Ljubimec by Marguerite Duras — review
55. Živalska farma by George Orwell
56. Gospodar muh by William Golding
57. Kavelj 22 by Joseph Heller
58. Na cesti by Jack Kerouac


books read in February 2011: 31

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RRRC Monthly Challenge - March Monthy Challenge

Challenge duration: 1 - 31 March (2011)
Challenge complete on March 8.

1. March: Read a book which title or authors name starts with “M”.

 Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean — 03/06

2. Birthday: Read a book from a March B-day celebrant’s GR bookshelf whose “day” falls on the same “day” as yours. If no one has the exact same day, then go for the closest date.

 Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah MacLean (Happy Birthday, Diane) — 03/08

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from South Carolina.

 The Legend MacKinnon by Donna Kauffman — 03/01

4. Third Month: Read a book that is third in a series, or has three words in the title.

 The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton — 03/03

5. March Off to War: Read a book about war, the military or has a military character.

 Na Zahodu nič novega by Erich Maria Remarque — 03/08

6. Mardi Gras: Read a book that is set in New Orleans/Louisiana, has a colorful cover (at least 3 colors) or shows a party mask.

 Hot August Moon (in the Lover Beware anthology) by Katherine Sutcliffe — 03/04

7. St.Patrick's Day: Read a book that has a predominantly green cover or has anything related to Ireland (plot, cover, character, etc).

 Hidden Away by Maya Banks — 03/02

8. Doctor's Day: Read a book with a medical theme (plot, cover, setting) to it or a Dr. McDreamy character.

 Diagnosis: Danger by Marie Ferrarella — 03/05

9. Of Shelves and Lists: Read a book from the first 10 pages of the contemporary romance shelf.

 Crazy for Love by Victoria Dahl — 03/07

10. Reader's Choice.

 Persuasion by Jane Austen — 03/05

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Read-the-Month Italian Edition: MARZO (March) Challenge

Duration: March 1 - March 31 (2011)
Challenge complete on March 9.

M = Maya Banks - Hidden Away — 03/02
A = Austen, Jane - Persuasion — 03/05
R = Remarque, Erich Maria - Na Zahodu nič novega — 03/08
Z = Zane, Cora - Heart On Fire — 03/09
O = Ocean of Fire by Emma Daniels — 03/09

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Couch Potato Challenge: Classic TV Edition (Quarterly)

Challenge duration: March 1 - May 31, 2011
Challenge complete on March 25, 2011!

15 original categories:
Welcome Back Kotter: Read a young adult book or a book set in high school or has a teacher as a main character.

 Vision in White by Nora Roberts — 03/19

Laverne & Shirley: Read a book categorized as Chick Lit or a book featuring female friendships.

 Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts — 03/21

Happy Days: (in honor of The Fonz) Read a book with a “bad boy” or a motorcycle riding character or a cover with a similar theme.

 Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean — 03/06

WKRP in Cincinatti: Read a book set in Ohio or has a DJ, radio personality or musician as a character.

 Chains by Shiloh Walker — 03/11

Gilligan's Island: Read a book which includes being stranded/surviving in an island/jungle or involves a shipwrecked or a book that has a beach scene cover.

 Crazy for Love by Victoria Dahl — 03/07

One Day at a Time: Read a book that has a divorced female or a single mother as a character.

 The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton — 03/03

Dallas: Read a book set in Texas or in a ranch or has a rich oil baron or rancher as a character.

 Mustang Wild by Stacey Kayne — 03/09

MASH: Read a book that has a military character or set during a war-time period.

 Tell It To The Marines by Amy J. Fetzer — 03/18

Hawaii 5-0: Read a mystery, a book set in Hawaii or a book that has a detective as a main character.

 Hot August Moon (in the Lover Beware anthology) by Katherine Sutcliffe — 03/04

E.R.: Read a book with a hospital setting, or has a doctor or nurse as a main character.

 Diagnosis: Danger by Marie Ferrarella — 03/05

Green Acres: Read a book that has a green cover, has a farm setting or an ‘opposites attract’ theme.

 When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer — 03/16

I Love Lucy!: Read a book that has a red cover, or a funny book, or has a redhead as a main character.

 Ocean of Fire by Emma Daniels — 03/09

The Brady Bunch: Read a romance between people who already have children.

 The Firebrand by Susan Wiggs — 03/15

Star Trek: Read a sci-fi/futuristic romance, or a story that involves aliens and/or space travel.

 The World Inside by Robert Silverberg — 03/09

A- Team: Read a book that involves a band of warriors or has a mercenary soldier as a character.

 Hidden Away by Maya Banks — 03/02

5 bonus categories:
Married...with Children: Read a book about a dysfunctional family, with a shoe-salesman as a main character or set in Chicago.

 The Mistress by Susan Wiggs — 03/14

Taxi: Read a book with a taxi driver, shauffeur or mechanic as main character.

 Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts — 03/25

Black Adder: Read a book about a nobleman down on his luck or set in medieval times, in the Elizabethan era, Regency or WWI.

 Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah MacLean — 03/08

Law & Order: Read a book set in New York City or featuring a cop or lawyer.

 Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts — 03/23

Third Watch: Read a book about or involving fire or featuring a firefighter or arson investigator.

 The Hostage by Susan Wiggs — 03/13

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And the Winner Is....Oscar Winners Challenge

Challenge duration: March 5th - August 31, 2011.
Challenge complete on March 14.

1. Best Picture - The King's Speech: Read a book with royalty, takes place in England, or someone with a speech or other sort of impediment.

 Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah MacLean — 03/08

2. Actor in a Leading Role - Colin Firth: Read a book with an actor (not actress!), someone that speaks Italian, or takes place in London.

 Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean — 03/06

3. Actress in a Leading Role - Natalie Portman: Takes place in Israel, someone with an alias or name change, or involves the Jewish religion somehow.

 Ocean of Fire by Emma Daniels — 03/09

4. Animated Feature Film - Toy Story 3: Has a character that is a cowboy or an astronaut, has a 3-word title, or is the 3rd in a series.

 Mustang Wild by Stacey Kayne — 03/10

5. Costume Design - Alice In Wonderland: Read a book made into a movie, a book with twins, a rabbit or cat on the cover, or the word heart in the title.

 Heart On Fire by Cora Zane — 03/09

6. Foreign Language Film - In a Better World: Read a book originally written in a language other than English, takes place in Denmark, the author is from Denmark, or a doctor as a main character.

 Diagnosis: Danger by Marie Ferrarella — 03/05

7. Makeup - The Wolfman: Read a book that is a parody or spin-off or elaboration on a classic, has a shifter or gypsy as a character.

 Moonlight and Shadows by Cora Zane — 03/12

8. Short Film - God of Love: Read a book with a cover void of any color other than black, white, and/or gray, a character that is a musician, or has God, Angel, or cupid in the title.

 Chains by Shiloh Walker — 03/11

9. Visual Effects - Inception: Read a science fiction novel, a character that is a chemist or scientist, a Japanese character, or something to do with dreams (or dream in the title).

 Making Up by Dakota Trace — 03/14

10. Writing (adapted screenplay) - The Social Network: Read a book with a college or university as a setting, a character that does web design or something with computers, or has a lawsuit taking place.

 The World Inside by Robert Silverberg — 03/09

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Sshhh....That’s Taboo! Reading Challenge - 2011


Are you intrigued by controversial topics? Do you like to sometimes go beyond what is mainstream? Not easily embarrassed or offended? If so, this reading challenge is for you.

Duration: 6 months
Required total number of books: 10

Challenge Duration: March 14 - September 14 (2011)
Challenge complete on April 15, 2011.

Read two books for each category. Books can either be fiction or non-fiction. Categories are pretty loose, so I encourage you to write a brief statement why you feel the book/s you’ve chosen fits the category.

Religion and/or Spirituality (religious persecution, controversial spiritual movements, wars or conflicts caused by religion, books involving gods, deities or other religious figures, etc)

 Ime rože (The Name of the Rose) by Umberto Eco — 02/30
 Immortal Blush by Lanette Currington (a goddess as main character) — 03/21

Politics (books set in the political arena; politicians as characters; biographies of political figures, etc)

 Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare (a US senator as main character) — 04/02
 Naked in Death by J.D. Robb (a US senator as one of the main characters) —04/15

Sexuality (m/m or f/f books, ménage, BDSM, strange sexual fetishes, etc)

 Stay Forever by P. Lee (m/m) — 03/21
 Riley's Surprise by Jordan Skye (f/f, BDSM) — 03/21

Other Controversial Topics (This is pretty much an open field: rape, abortion, addiction, racism, child abuse, etc)

 Stormfire by Christine Monson (rape, "forced seduction", torture, castration, physical abuse etc.) — 03/14
 Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma (incest) — 04/07

Banned Books (There are many lists available online. Please link which list your book/s come from) — list

 Rakov povratnik (Tropic of Cancer) by Henry Miller — 04/08
 Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert — 04/04

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Read-The-Season Challenge : PRIMAVERA (Spring)

Duration: March 20 - June 20 (2011)
Challenge complete on March 22.

P = P. Lee's Stay Forever — 03/21
R = Ruth Ann Nordin's The Watchers — 03/22
I = Immortal Blush by Lanette Currington — 03/21
M = Madison Chase's The Lion Tamer — 03/21
A = Aames, Lani - The Wolf Man's Legacy — 03/21
V = (The) Vanishing by Ruth Ann Nordin — 03/22
E = Eden, Gayle - Undeniable — 03/22
R = Ruth Ann Nordin's The Leader — 03/22
A = Ruth Ann Nordin's The Mark — 03/22

Italian bonus = Ime rože by Umberto Eco — 03/20

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March 2011 Reading List


59. The Legend MacKinnon by Donna Kauffman
60. Hidden Away by Maya Banks — review
61. The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton — review
62. Hot August Moon (in the Lover Beware anthology) by Katherine Sutcliffe
63. Persuasion by Jane Austen
64. Diagnosis: Danger by Marie Ferrarella
65. Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean — review
66. Crazy for Love by Victoria Dahl — review
67. Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah MacLean — review
68. Na Zahodu nič novega by Erich Maria Remarque
69. Heart On Fire by Cora Zane — review
70. Ocean of Fire by Emma Daniels — review
71. Mustang Wild by Stacey Kayne
72. The World Inside by Robert Silverberg
73. A Present for Christmas by Shiloh Walker — review
74. Needing Nita by Norah Wilson
75. Chains by Shiloh Walker — review
76. Her Very Special Robot by Ann Jacobs
77. Moonlight and Shadows by Cora Zane
78. The Hostage by Susan Wiggs — review
79. The Mistress by Susan Wiggs — review
80. Making Up by Dakota Trace
81. Stormfire by Christine Monson — review
82. The Firebrand by Susan Wiggs
83. Unfun by Matias Faldbakken
84. When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer — review
85. Tell It To The Marines by Amy J. Fetzer — review
86. Vision in White by Nora Robers — review
87. Ime rože by Umberto Eco
88. The Lion Tamer by Madison Chase
89. Immortal Blush by Lanette Curington
90. Riley's Surprise by Jordan Skye
91. Stay Forever by P. Lee
92. The Wolf Man's Legacy by Lani Aames
93. Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts — review
94. The Vanishing by Ruth Ann Nordin
95. The Watchers by Ruth Ann Nordin
96. The Leader by Ruth Ann Nordin
97. The Mark by Ruth Ann Nordin
98. Undeniable by Gayle Eden
99. Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts — review
100. Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts — review
101. To the Edge by Cindy Gerard — review
102. To the Limit by Cindy Gerard — review
103. Practice Makes Perfect by Julie James — review
104. Fragile by Shiloh Walker — review
105. Broken by Shiloh Walker — review
106. Living on the Edge: An Edge Novel by Shannon K. Butcher — review


books read in March 2011: 48

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RRRC Monthly Challenge - April Monthly Challenge

Challenge duration: 1 - 30 April (2011)
Challenge complete on April 5, 2011.

1. April: Read a book which title or author’s name starts with “A”.

 Maui Heat by Ari Thatcher — 04/01

2. Birthday: Read a book from an April B-day celebrant’s GR bookshelf whose “day” falls on the same “day” as yours. If no one has the exact same day, then go for the closest date.

 Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert (Happy B-Day, Liberty, since Kate's profile is set to private.) — 04/04

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Maryland.

 The Tuesday Enchantress by Mary Jo Putney (in the The Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance anthology) — 04/04

4. Fourth Month: Read a book that is fourth in a series, or has four words in the title.

 Grace of Small Magics (in the The Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance anthology) by Ilona Andrews — 04/04

5. The Royal Wedding: Read a book with a royal character, a book centring on a wedding or a book with a predominantly blue cover.

 Silent in the Grave by Deanna Raybourn — 04/01

6. April Fool's Day: Read a book from the fifth or seventh category of either the February or March Monthly Reading Challenge.

 The Temptation of Robin Green by Carrie Vaughn (in the The Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance anthology) (MARCH #5: March Off to War: Read a book about war, the military or has a military character.) — 04/04

7. Find-A-Rainbow Day: Read an LGBT book, a book with at least 3 of the 7 colours of a rainbow (violet, indigo, blue, green, yellow, orange, red) on it's cover, or a book with a title that includes the word: dream/s, wish/es, or rainbow.

 Hard Evidence by Pamela Clare — 04/03

8. Taxes are due in US (15 April): Read a book with an accountant/book-keeper character, or due to a shortage of funds, read a free or borrowed (library, friend etc) book.

 Jane Eyre by Charlote Brontë — 04/03

9. Pets Are Wonderful month (nodding also to Pet Owners Day, World Rat Day and National Hairball Awareness Day): Read a book with a character that owns a pet or has an animal on the cover.

 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon — 04/05

10. Reader's Choice

 Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare — 04/02

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Read-the-Month Italian Edition: APRILE (April) Challenge

Duration: April 1 - April 30 (2011)
Challenge complete on April 4.

A = Ari Thatcher's Maui Heat — 04/01
P = Pamela Clare's Hard Evidence — 04/03
R = Raybourn, Deanna - Silent in the Grave — 04/01
I = Ilona Andrews' Grace of Small Magics (in the The Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance anthology) — 04/04
L = Light Through Fog by Holly Lisle (in the The Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance anthology) — 04/04
E = Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare — 04/02

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April 2011 Reading List


107. Maui Heat by Ari Thatcher — review
108. Silent in the Grave by Deanna Raybourn — review
109. Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare — review
110. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
111. Hard Evidence by Pamela Clare — review
112. Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert
113. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time by Mark Haddon
114. The Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance by Trisha Telep (editor) — review
115. Heat Wave by Richard Castle — review
116. Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma
117. Rakov povratnik by Henry Miller
118. Naked Heat by Richard Castle — review
119. Naked in Death by J.D. Robb — review
120. Glory in Death by J.D. Robb — review
121. Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb — review
122. Rapture in Death by J.D. Robb — review
123. Something About You by Julie James — review
124. Into the Night by Janelle Denison — review
125. Crossing Borders by — review
126. Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning — review


books read in April 2011: 20

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RRRC Monthly Challenge - May Monthly Challenge

Challenge duration: 1 - 31 May (2011)
Challenge complete on May 8.

1. M is for May:
1.1 Read a book that starts with the letter M or the author's last name starts with an M.

 Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning — 05/01

1.2 Read a book with a cover that makes you say, "Mmmmm!" and you have to post a link to that drool worthy cover so we all know what makes you drool.
1.3 Read a m/m romance where the one of the lead character's names start with M.

2. Birthday:
2.1 Read a book from a May B-day celebrant’s GR bookshelf.

 Love Slave for Two by Tymber Dalton (Happy B-day, Dee.) — 05/08

2.2 Read a book from a May B-day celebrant’s GR bookshelf whose “day” falls on the same “day” as yours. If no one has the exact same day, then go for the closest date.
2.3 Read a book rated four or five stars with which you are completely unfamiliar from a May B-day celebrant’s GR bookshelf whose “day” falls on the same “day” as yours. If no one has the exact same day, then go for the closest date.

3. Geography:
3.1 Read a book whose author, setting or character is from India (I know it's a hard one, but remember I didn't pick it).
3.2 Read a book whose author, setting, AND characters are from India.

 Otroci polnoči by Salman Rushdie — 05/05

3.3 Read a book whose author, setting, and characters are from India in Hindi or some other native Indian dialect.

4. Cinco de Mayo:
4.1 Read a book that takes place in Mexico.
4.2 Read a book that is the fifth in a series or has five words in the title.

 Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb — 05/07

4.3 Read a book that has a recipe that calls for mayo.

5. Mother May I:
5.1 Read a book where the heroine is a mother.

 Kiss of Darkness by Jennifer St. Giles — 05/02

5.2 Read a book where the hero or heroine spends the book searching for or trying to get to their mother.
5.3 Read a BDSM book. (After all, isn't BDSM all about one person following the commands of another person and trusting that they will get you where they want to go? So it's really like a full contact adult version of Mother May I.).

6. "Mayday mayday mayday! We're going down!":
6.1 Read a book with a rescue worker of some type (coast guard, fireman, EMT are examples).

 Cavanaugh Reunion by Marie Ferrarella — 05/04

6.2 Read a book where the h/h are marooned or otherwise stranded and in need of rescuing.
6.3 Read a book where the h/h are involved in a plane crash or a shipwreck (bonus points if they actually use the term "Mayday mayday mayday!").

7. April showers bring May flowers (and what do Mayflowers bring? Pilgrims!):
7.1 Read a book with a picture of a flower on the front cover.

 Seduced by Virginia Henley — 05/05

7.2 Read a book about a religious colony.
7.3 Read a book about a religious colony with a picture of flowers on the front cover.

8. Maybe if things had been different... Maybe things will change in the future.... The world is full of maybes, might bes, and might have beens:
8.1 We're talking alternate realities here. Read a contemporary book where something is different in the world than what reality reflects. Maybe vampires do exist. Maybe magic is real. This might just be the easiest category ever.
8.2 Alternate futures are only slightly more challenging. That is a time filled with maybes. Read a book set in the future.
8.3 Past alternative realities might be the toughest. What if something was different in the past? Steampunk? What if the Axis won WWII? Read a historical with an alternative reality.

 His Dark Desires by Jennifer St. Giles — 05/02

9. Friday the 13th!:
9.1 Since Friday the 13th is said to be a day of misfortune and bad luck, read a book with luck or fortune or something along those lines in the title.
9.2 Since the date has become associated with a certain mass murdering psychopath, read a book that would be considered HORROR or at least a scary book.

 Silver Falls by Anne Stuart — 05/04

9.3 Read a horror book with a 'luck' title.

10. Reader's Choice.

 The Golden Barbarian by Iris Johansen — 05/03

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Read-the-Month Italian Edition: MAGGIO (May) Challenge

Duration: May 1 - May 30 (2011)
Challenge complete on May 5.

M = Moning, Karen Marie - Shadowfever — 05/01
A = Anne Stuart - Silver Falls — 05/04
G = Giles, Jennifer, St. - Kiss of Darkness — 05/02
G = Giles, Jennifer, St. - His Dark Desires — 05/02
I = Iris Johansen - The Golden Barbarian — 05/03
O = Otroci polnoči by Salman Rushdie — 05/05

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RRRC's 2nd Reading Tournament: The Name Game Edition

Tournament Duration: May 1, 2011 - October 31, 2011

Tournament rules:
* A maximum of 4 names from each book
* Books must be at least 150 pages
* Rereads are fine
* Audiobooks are fine
* Please note the date that you finished the book
* Slight spelling differences to the names are fine, but not the diminutive/shortened name. Eg Katherine/Catherine is fine; Kathy/Cathy is not if the name to be checked off is 'Katherine'.
* If you are searching for Katherine and the character is called 'Kat' BUT it is made clear that her full first name is actually 'Katherine', then that fine.
* If you are searching for a name that may already be a shortened form of a longer name, eg Anna, but the character's actual name is Annabel - as long as the character is actually called 'Anna' during the course of the book, then that is fine.
* You can sign up any time before 31st October; you can post books read before sign up BUT all of these books must have been read within the tournament's stated timeframe.
* Lists may be posted in advance or as you go. You may swap books on your list (if pre-posted) at any time.
* Books read may be used in other challenges.
* The person with the most names checked off by 31 October WINS!

Girl names:






Boy names:

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RRRC's 2nd Reading Tournament - Girl Names


Aaliyah (Aliyah) - Wild by Maya Banks (05/24)
Abby - Sanctuary by Moira Rogers (05/19)
Abigail - Flowers in the Rain by Rosamunde Pilcher (05/17)
Addison - Meddling with a Millionaire by Cat Schield (08/21)
Adriana (Adrianna) - Dead Ringer by Mary Burton (07/03)
Alana - Alana's Magic Lamp by Sahara Kelly (08/18)
Alexa - September by Rosamunde Pilcher (05/12)
Alexandra - Tempestuous/Restless Heart by Tami Hoag (05/25)
Alexis - Storm Kissed by Jessica Andersen (06/11)
Allison - Love in the Air by James Collins (07/15)
Alyssa - You Belong to Me by Karen Rose (08/05)
Amelia - Regency Christmas Proposals by Gayle Wilson et al. (05/26)
Anna - Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen (05/22)
Annabelle - When Day Breaks by Mary Jane Clark (06/15)
Arianna (Ariana) - A Perfect Marriage? by Cindy Myers (07/24)
Ashlyn (Aislinn) - Trace's Psychic by Jory Strong (08/20)
Aubrey - Under the Desert Moon by Marsha Canham (08/14)
Audrey - Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons by Lorna Landvik (06/05)
Ava - Play of Passion by Nalini Singh (05/25)
Avery - Mother, Please! by Brenda Novak et al. (05/15)
Bailey - Smart and Sexy by Jill Shalvis (06/20)
Bella - Blue Smoke by Nora Roberts (07/21)
Brianna - Cold Feet by Brenda Novak (05/16)
Brooke - Cold Touch by Leslie Parrish (07/11)
Brooklyn - Homicide in Hardcover by Kate Carlisle (08/21)
Cadence - Me, Myself and Why? by MaryJanice Davidson (06/08)
Camryn (Cameron) - A Lot Like Love by Julie James (05/29)
Carly - Skin on Skin by Jami Alden et al. (06/21)
Caroline - September by Rosamunde Pilcher (05/12)
Charlotte - Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb (05/07)
Chloe - Ghost Moon by Karen Robard (05/21)
Claire - Mother, Please! by Brenda Novak et al. (05/15)
Elizabeth - Money, Honey by Susan Sey (05/14)
Ella - American Girls About Town by Jennifer Weiner et al. (07/15)
Ellie - Understood (Book #1 in Unspoken trilogy) by Maya Banks (06/29)
Emily - Sanctuary Redeemed by Moira Rogers (02/21)
Emma - Another View by Rosemunde Pilcher (05/12)
Eva - The Adultery Diet by Eva Cassady (05/23)
Evelyn - Seduced by Virginia Henley (05/05)
Gabriella - The Virgin's Secret by Victoria Alexander (07/13)
Gianna - Public Marriage, Private Secrets by Helen Bianchin (08/19)
Grace - Regency Christmas Proposals by Gayle Wilson et al. (05/26)
Gracie - Overheard (Book #2 in Unspoken trilogy) by Maya Banks (06/30)
Hailey (Hayley) - Halo by Alexandra Adornetto (05/20)
Hannah - A Wicked Snow by Gregg Olsen (06/01)
Harper - Green Eyed Envy by Kasey MacKenzie (08/18)
Isabella - Regency Christmas Proposals by Gayle Wilson et al. (05/26)
Isabelle (Isobel) - September by Rosamunde Pilcher (05/12)
Jada - Dances With Wolves by Mandy Monroe (07/16)
Jasmine - Desert Warrior by Nalini Singh (08/16)
Jordyn (Jordan) - A Lot Like Love by Julie James (05/29)
Julia - Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons by Lorna Landvik (06/05)
Juliana - Royal Wedding Night by Day Leclaire (08/19)
Kaitlyn (Caitlyn) - Eat Prey Love by Kerrelyn Sparks /(06/14)
Katherine - Crux by Moira Rogers (05/30)
Kayla - Simply Sinful by Carly Phillips (08/20)
Kaylee - Serenity by Keith R.A. DeCandido (06/07)
Keira - Wild Days (Come Monday / Ruby Tuesday) by Mari Carr (06/19)
Kendall - Red Hot Santa by Cherry Adair et al. (06/16)
Kennedy - Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Vol. 1 by Joss Whedon (08/20)
Kylie (Kylee) - The Fallen by Celeste Anwar et at. (07/09)
Lauren - I Do (But I Don't) by Cara Lockwood (05/27)
Layla - The Rivals by Mechele Armstrong (08/19)
Leah - Storm Kissed by Jessica Andersen (06/11)
Lillian - Black Hills by Nora Roberts (07/29)
Lily - I Do (But I Don't) by Cara Lockwood
Lucy (Lucie) - Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright (05/10)
Lyla (Lilah) - Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis (08/07)
Mackenzie - Crux by Moira Rogers (05/30)
Madelyn (Madeline "Maddie") - Smart and Sexy by Jill Shalvis (06/20)
Madison - Cold Feet by Brenda Novak (05/16)
Makayla (MacKayla) - Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning (05/01)
Makenna - The Ghost of Carnal Cove by Evelyn Rogers (08/20)
Maria - Money, Honey by Susan Sey (05/14)
Maya - Gabriel's Mate by Tina Folsom (08/18)
Megan - Kiss of Darkness by Jennifer St. Giles (05/02)
Mia - Tropical Getaway by Roxanne St. Claire (07/05)
Molly - Irish Girls About Town by Maeve Binchy et al. (06/11)
Morgan - Enchanted by Jasmine Jones (06/22)
Natalie - Storm Kissed by Jessica Andersen (06/11)
Nevaeh - Love Slave for Two by Tymber Dalton (05/08)
Nora - Irish Girls About Town by Maeve Binchy et al. (06/11)
Olivia - Ghost Moon by Karen Robard (05/21)
Paige - When Day Breaks by Mary Jane Clark (06/15)
Peyton (Payton) - Undenied (Book #3 in Unspoken trilogy) by Maya Banks (06/30)
Reagan (Regan) - All Through The Night by Suzanne Forster et al. (05/22)
Riley - Wild Days (Come Monday / Ruby Tuesday) by Mari Carr (06/19)
Sadie - A Perfect Marriage? by Cindy Myers (07/24)
Samantha - Sanctuary by Moira Rogers (05/19)
Sarah (Sara) - Ghost Moon by Karen Robard (05/21)
Savannah - The Pride of Jared MacKade by Nora Roberts (06/27)
Scarlett (Scarlet) - My Zombie Valentine by Katie MacAlister et al. (07/22)
Sophia - Dangerous Games by Jayne Ann Krentz (05/09)
Sophie - Silver Falls by Anne Stuart (04/05)
Stella - My Hero by Marianna Jameson (06/24)
Sydney - Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen (05/22)
Taylor - Awaken to Pleasure by Nalini Singh (05/19)
Victoria - Stardust by Neil Gaiman (06/02)
Violet - September by Rosamunde Pilcher (05/12)
Zoe - Serenity by Keith R.A. DeCandido (06/07)

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RRRC's 2nd Reading Tournament - Boy Names


Aaron - Crux by Moira Rogers (05/30)
Adam - Seduced by Virginia Henley (05/05)
Adrian (Adrien) - Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright (05/10)
Aiden (Aidan) - Sounds to Die By by Nikki Duncan (05/11)
Alex - Love Slave for Two by Tymber Dalton (05/08)
Alexander - Crux by Moira Rogers (05/30)
Andrew - Play of Passion by Nalini Singh (05/25)
Anthony - Seduced by Virginia Henley (05/05)
Austin - Switch by Megan Hart (08/17)
Benjamin - Pretty Baby by Stormy Glenn (06/21)
Blake - Flashback by Gayle Wilson (08/20)
Brady - Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis (08/07)
Brandon - Skin on Skin by Jami Alden et al. (06/21)
Brayden (Braden) - Calista's Men by Jory Strong (07/02)
Brody - Smart and Sexy by Jill Shalvis (06/20)
Bryce - Hot Boss, Wicked Nights by Anne Oliver (08/19)
Caden - Dances With Wolves by Mandy Monroe (07/16)
Caleb - Silver Falls by Anne Stuart (05/04)
Cameron - All Through The Night by Suzanne Forster et al. (05/22)
Carson - Scent of Danger by Andrea Kane (08/20)
Carter - Tempestuous/Restless Heart by Tami Hoag (05/25)
Charlie - Ghost Moon by Karen Robard (05/21)
Chase - Pretty Baby by Stormy Glenn (06/21)
Christian - Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning (05/01)
Christopher - Another View by Rosemunde Pilcher (05/12)
Cole - Dead Ringer by Mary Burton (07/03)
Colin - September by Rosamunde Pilcher (05/12)
Colton - In the Line of Fire by Jennifer LaBrecque (08/21)
Connor - The Heart of Devin MacKade by Nora Roberts (06/28)
Cooper - Play of Passion by Nalini Singh (05/25)
Daniel - Another View by Rosemunde Pilcher (05/12)
David - Silver Falls by Anne Stuart (05/04)
Devin - The Return of Rafe MacKade by Nora Roberts (06/26)
Dominic (Dominick) - Regency Christmas Proposals by Gayle Wilson et al. (05/26)
Dylan - Sanctuary Redeemed by Moira Rogers (02/21)
Eli - Sounds to Die By by Nikki Duncan (05/11)
Elijah - The Bible for Dummies by Jeffrey Geoghegan (05/29)
Ethan - Cavanaugh Reunion by Marie Ferrarella (05/04)
Evan - You Belong to Me by Karen Rose (08/05)
Gabriel - Halo by Alexandra Adornetto (05/20)
Gavin - Sanctuary by Moira Rogers (05/19)
Grayson - Money, Honey by Susan Sey (05/14)
Hayden - Wild Ride by Niki Green et al. (08/17)
Henry - Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright (05/10)
Hudson - Heiress in His Bed by Tamara Lejeune (08/19)
Hunter - Wild by Maya Banks (05/24)
Ian - Sounds to Die By by Nikki Duncan (05/11)
Isaac - The Bible for Dummies by Jeffrey Geoghegan (05/29)
Isaiah - The Bible for Dummies by Jeffrey Geoghegan (05/29)
Jack - Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb (05/07)
Jackson - Awaken to Pleasure by Nalini Singh (05/19)
Jacob - All Through The Night by Suzanne Forster et al. (05/22)
Jake - Halo by Alexandra Adornetto (05/20)
James - Flowers in the Rain by Rosamunde Pilcher (05/17)
Jason - Mother, Please! by Brenda Novak et al. (05/15)
Jayden - Stampeded by B.J. Daniels (08/18)
Jeremiah - The Bible for Dummies by Jeffrey Geoghegan (05/29)
John - Cavanaugh Reunion by Marie Ferrarella (05/04)
Jonathan - The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett (07/13)
Jordan - Daring Moves by Linda Lael Miller (07/03)
Joseph - Otroci polnoči by Salman Rushdie (05/05)
Joshua - Play of Passion by Nalini Singh (05/25)
Josiah - Black Hills by Nora Roberts (07/29)
Julian - Dangerous Games by Jayne Ann Krentz (05/09)
Justin - Don't Look Now by Linda Lael Miller (07/01)
Landon - On the Prowl by Crystal Jordan (06/11)
Levi - Pretty Baby by Stormy Glenn (06/21)
Liam - Sounds to Die By by Nikki Duncan (05/11)
Logan - Cold Feet by Brenda Novak (05/16)
Lucas - Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh (06/01)
Luke - Blue Smoke by Nora Roberts (07/21)
Mason - My Zombie Valentine by Katie MacAlister et al. (07/22)
Matthew - The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett (07/13)
Max - Dangerous Games by Jayne Ann Krentz (05/09)
Micah - Blood Magic Vol 1 by Lacey Thorn (05/30)
Michael - Kiss of Darkness by Jennifer St. Giles (05/02)
Miles - Pleasure Planet by Evangeline Anderson (06/22)
Nathan - Cavanaugh Reunion by Marie Ferrarella (05/04)
Nathaniel - Enchanted by Jasmine Jones (06/22)
Nicholas - Awaken to Pleasure by Nalini Singh (05/19)
Noah - Smart and Sexy by Jill Shalvis (06/20)
Nolan - The Baby's Bodyguard by Stephanie Newton (08/21)
Oliver - Samson's Lovely Mortal by Tina Folsom (06/12)
Owen - Monica's Secret by Saskia Walker (08/18)
Parker - Hot Ticket by Deirdre Martin et al. (05/17)
Riley - Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh (06/01)
Robert - Another View by Rosemunde Pilcher (05/12)
Ryan - Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb (05/07)
Ryder - Cabin Fever by Mary Leo (07/26)
Sam - Kiss of Darkness by Jennifer St. Giles (05/02)
Samuel - Twice the Temptation by Cara Summers (06/15)
Sean - Eat Prey Love by Kerrelyn Sparks /(06/14)
Sebastian - My Zombie Valentine by Katie MacAlister et al. (07/22)
Thomas - Love Slave for Two by Tymber Dalton (05/08)
Tristan - Stardust by Neil Gaiman (06/02)
Tyler - Love Slave for Two by Tymber Dalton (05/08)
William - Kiss of Darkness by Jennifer St. Giles (05/02)
Wyatt - Running Wild by Sarah McCarty (08/19)
Xavier - Halo by Alexandra Adornetto (05/20)
Zachary - Cold Touch by Leslie Parrish (07/11)

[Mojca]

May 2011 Reading List


127. Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning — review
128. His Dark Desires by Jennifer St. Giles
129. Kiss of Darkness by Jennifer St. Giles
130. The Golden Barbarian by Iris Johansen — review
131. Cavanaugh Reunion by Marie Ferrarella — review
132. Silver Falls by Anne Stuart — review
133. Otroci polnoči by Salman Rushdie
134. Seduced by Virginia Henley — review
135. Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb
136. Love Slave for Two by Tymber Dalton
137. Dangerous Games by Jayne Ann Krentz — review
138. Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright — review
139. Sounds to Die By by Nikki Duncan — review
140. September by Rosamunde Pilcher — review
141. Another View by Rosamunde Pilcher
142. Money, Honey by Susan Sey — review
143. Mother, Please! by Brenda Novak et al. — review
144. Cold Feet by Brenda Novak — review
145. Flowers in the Rain by Rosamunde Pilcher
146. Hot Ticket by Deirdre Martin et al.
147. Awaken to Pleasure by Nalini Singh
148. Sanctuary by Moira Rogers — review
149. Halo by Alexandra Adornetto — review
150. Sanctuary Redeemed by Moira Rogers — review
151. Ghost Moon by Karen Robards — review
152. Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen
153. All Through The Night by Suzanne Forster et al.
154. The Adultery Diet by Eva Cassady — review
155. Wild by Maya Banks — review
156. Play of Passion by Nalini Singh — review
157. Tempestuous/Restless Heart by Tami Hoag — review
158. Regency Christmas Proposals by Gayle Wilson et al. — review
159. I Do (But I Don't) by Cara Lockwood — review
160. The Bible for Dummies by Jeffrey Geoghegan
161. A Lot Like Love by Julie James — review
162. Blood Magic Vol 1 by Lacey Thorn
163. Crux by Moira Rogers — review


books read in May 2011: 37

[Mojca]

RRRC Monthly Challenge - June Monthly Challenge

Challenge duration: 1 - 30 June (2011)
Challenge complete on June 11.

1. Repeat Repeat: Read a book where the first letter of the author's name is the same (ex: Julie James) or the first letter(s) of the book's title is the same (ex: A Lot Like Love).

 Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons by Lorna Lanvik — 06/05

2. Birthday: Read a book from an June B-day celebrant’s GR bookshelf whose “day” falls on the same “day” as yours. If no one has the exact same day, then go for the closest day.

 Zbogom orožje (A Farewell to Arms) by Ernest Hemingway (Happy B-day, Stefne!) — 06/08

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Oregon.

 A Wicked Snow by Gregg Olsen — 06/01

4. U.F.O Day: Read a book with space-travel or a sci-fi book.

 Serenity by Keith R.A. DeCandido — 06/07

5. Best Friends: Read a book where the H/h have some great friends instead of them being the Lone Girl/Man.

 Stardust by Neil Gaiman — 06/02

6. Summer Solstice: Read a book with summer in title or takes place during Summer or with a bright cover.

 Fired Up by Jayne Ann Krentz — 06/04

7. Graduation Month: Read a book whose character is a teacher/student.

 Burning Lamp by Amanda Quick — 06/07

8. Old Maid's Day: Read a book with an older H/h. As a point of reference, let the minimum age be mid-to-late thirties.

 Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh — 06/01

9. Yummy Yummy: Read a book where the H/h is a chef or a book predominantly with a food setting or book with a food cover.

 Me, Myself and Why? by MaryJanice Davidson — 06/08

10. Reader's Choice.

 Storm Kissed by Jessica Andersen — 06/11

[Mojca]

Read-the-Month Italian Edition: GIUGNO (June) Challenge

Duration: June 1 - June 30 (2011)
Challenge complete on June 11.

G = Gregg Olson's A Wicked Snow — 06/01
I = An Indipendent Woman by Morag Prunty (in the Irish Girls About Town anthology) — 06/11
U = The Unlovable Woman by Annie Sparrow (in the Irish Girls About Town anthology) — 06/11
G = Gaiman, Neil - Stardust — 06/02
N = Nalini Singh's Kiss of Snow — 06/01
O = On the Prowl by Crystal Jordan — 06/11

[Mojca]

I Need A Vacation Challenge! (Quarterly)

Challenge duration: June 1 - August 31, 2011
Challenge complete on June 11!

1. Island Hopping: A book set on an island or has an island or water on the cover.

 Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons by Lorna Landvik — 06/05

2. Road Trip with the Kids: Read a young adult book or a book that is set in at least two different states.

 Fired Up by Jayne Ann Krentz (Washington, California, Nevada) — 06/04

3. Ski Trip: A book with snow on the cover, set in a ski resort, or has a character that skis.

 A Wicked Snow by Gregg Olsen — 06/01

4. Tourist Trap: Read a book set in a different country than you are from, or has a character that is a tourist.

 Stardust by Neil Gaiman — 06/02

5. Camping Out: A book set in the forest, has a camping theme, western story, or has cowboys in the storyline.

 Wild by Crystal Jordan — 06/11

6. Amusement Park: Read a funny book.

 Me, Myself and Why? by MaryJanice Davidson — 06/08

7. Vegas Baby!: Go to Random Dice Roller and roll the dice and pick one number from either dice, and read that number book in a series.

 Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh — 06/01

8. Cruise Ship: Read a book set on a cruise ship, space ship, pirate ship, or any ole ship!

 Serenity by Keith R.A. DeCandido — 06/07

9. Relaxing Day at Home: Read a book by one of your favorite authors!

 Storm Kissed by Jessica Andersen — 06/11

10. Romantic Getaway: Read a romance book set in a place you would take your significant other to, or a book with a character you would love to take a romantic getaway with!

 Burning Lamp by Amanda Quick — 06/07

[Mojca]

Read-The-Season Challenge : ESTATE (Summer)

Duration: June 21 - September 22 (2011)
Challenge complete on June 25.

E - Enchanted by Jasmine Jones — 06/22
S - Skin on Skin by Jami Alden et al. — 06/21
T - To the Max by Annmarie McKenna — 06/21
A - Anderson, Evangeline - Pleasure Planet — 06/22
T - Tooth and Claw by Annmarie McKenna — 06/21
E - Esej o slepoti by José Saramago — 06/25

Bonus (summer-y book): My Hero by Marianna Jameson — 06/24

[Mojca]

June 2011 Reading List


164. A Wicked Snow by Gregg Olsen — review
165. Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh — review
166. Stardust by Neil Gaiman
167. Fired Up by Jayne Ann Krentz — review
168. Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons by Lorna Landvik
169. Burning Lamp by Amanda Quick — review
170. Serenity by Keith R.A. DeCandido
171. Zbogom orožje by Ernest Hemingway
172. Me, Myself and Why? by MaryJanice Davidson
173. Storm Kissed by Jessica Andersen — review
174. Wild by Crystal Jordan — review
175. On the Prowl by Crystal Jordan
176. Irish Girls About Town by Maeve Binchy et al.
177. Samson's Lovely Mortal by Tina Folsom — review
178. Amaury's Hellion by Tina Folsom — review
179. Eat Prey Love by Kerrelyn Sparks — review
180. When Day Breaks by Mary Jane Clark — review
181. Twice the Temptation by Cara Summers
182. Red Hot Santa by Cherry Adair et al.
183. The Reluctant Nude by Meg Maguire — review
184. Come Monday by Mari Carr — review
185. Ruby Tuesday by Mari Carr
186. Smart and Sexy by Jill Shalvis — review
187. Skin on Skin by Jami Alden et al. — review
188. To the Max by Annmarie McKenna
189. Tooth and Claw by Annmarie McKenna — review
190. Enchanted by Jasmine Jones — review
191. Pleasure Planet by Evangeline Anderson
192. My Hero by Marianna Jameson — review
193. Esej o slepoti by José Saramago
194. Hide in Plain Sight by Michele Albert — review
195. The Return of Rafe MacKade by Nora Roberts — review
196. The Pride of Jared MacKade by Nora Roberts
197. The Heart of Devin MacKade by Nora Roberts
198. The Fall of Shane MacKade by Nora Roberts
199. Understood by Maya Banks — review
200. Overheard by Maya Banks
201. Undenied by Maya Banks


books read in June 2011: 38

[Mojca]

RRRC Monthly Challenge - July Monthly Challenge

Challenge duration: 1 - 31 July (2011)
Challenge complete on July 7.

1. J is for July: Read a book that starts with "J." Or, read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "J."

 Calista's Men by Jory Strong — 07/02

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a July birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose "day" falls on the same "day" as yours. If no one has the same day, choose someone with the closest day to yours.

 The One by Lora Leigh (Happy Birthday, Stephanie!) — 07/04

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Virginia.

 Dead Ringer by Mary Burton — 07/03

4. USA Independence Day (July 4): Read a book with a red, white, or blue cover; or, read a book (fiction or non-fiction) about the American Revolution.

 Never Look Back by Linda Lael Miller — 07/02

5. Bastille Day (July 14): Read a book set in France, or whose author was born in or resides in France; or, read a book (fiction or non-fiction) about the French Revolution.

 French Twist by Roxanne St. Claire — 07/07

6. Life's a Beach: Read a book that could be considered a "Beach Read." (Below are some lists to give you some ideas, but you're not required to choose from these lists.)

 Don't Look Now by Linda Lael Miller — 07/01

7. Parents' Day (July 24): Read a book in which the hero and/or heroine has children.

 Daring Moves by Linda Lael Miller — 07/03

8. I Forgot Day (July 2): Read a book that has been on your TBR shelf for at least 90 days. If you don't have a TBR shelf, read a book you have been meaning to read.

 Tropical Getaway by Roxanne St. Claire — 07/05

9. International Joke Day (July 1): Read a book that makes you laugh.

 Charmed by Beth Ciotta — 07/01

10. Reader's Choice.

 One Last Look by Linda Lael Miller — 07/02

[Mojca]

Read-the-Month Italian Edition: LUGLIO (July) Challenge

Duration: July 1 - July 31 (2011)
Challenge complete on July 15.

L = Linda Lael Miller's Never Look Back — 07/01
U = (The) Uncertainty Principle by Lynda Curnyn (American Girls About Town anthology) — 07/15
G = Goodbye Blues, Hello Love by Christie Walker Bos — 07/12
L = Linda Lael Miller's Don't Look Now — 07/01
I = I Know a Woman by Quinn Dalton (American Girls About Town anthology) — 07/15
O = One Last Look by Linda Lael Miller — 07/02

[Mojca]

The 4 Elements Challenge

Title: (Read) The 4 Elements
Duration: July 1 - December 31, 2011
Categories: cover/setting/character
Books to read: 4, 8, 12 or 16
Challenge complete on August 11.

EARTH
1. Cover:
   1.1 Read a book with a predominately green or brown cover.

 Calista's Men by Jori Strong — 07/02

   1.2 Read a book with a field, forest/greenery/thick foliage (jungle, meadow etc.) or sandy dunes/desert on its cover (it has to be a predominant feature!).
2. Setting:
   2.1 Read a book set on a farm or ranch, in the forest/jungle, in the desert or in northern countries (Northern hemisphere for those living in the southern one, Scandinavia, Russia, Canada, northern USA etc.).
   2.2 Read a book set in winter.

 Dead Ringer by Mary Burton — 07/03

3. Character:
   3.1 Read a book featuring a heroine that is a mother or grandmother.
   3.2 Read a book featuring a heroine that is a cook, chef and/or baker.
   3.3 Read a book with a main character that is a potter, speleologist or works with rocks, minerals or crystals.
   3.4 Read a book with a main character that is a “protector” (police officer, bodyguard etc.).
   3.5 Read a book with a passive heroine (kick-ass chicks need not apply).

 Hotter Than Wildfire by Lisa Marie Rice — 07/23

WATER
1. Cover:
   1.1 Read a book with a predominately blue or black cover.

 French Twist by Roxanne St. Claire — 07/07

   1.2 Read a book with a body of water (sea, lake, river etc.), fountain/cascade/etc., or a rainy-scene on its cover (it has to be a predominant feature!).
2. Setting:
   2.1 Read a book set on (or beside) a sea or lake, on an island or in the “western” countries (a western/American frontier historical is allowed, though not encouraged).

 Tropical Getaway by Roxanne St. Claire (Caribbean isles) — 07/05

   2.2 Read a book set in autumn.
3. Character:
   3.1 Read a book with a main character that works with/in water (marine biologist, diver, ship captain, Coast Guard officer, sailor etc.).
   3.2 Read a book with a main character that is in the “cleaning” profession (laundress, cleaning lady, owns a dry cleaning business etc.) or is an entrepreneur, business tycoon etc.
   3.3 Read a book with a strong heroine.

 Don't Look Now by Linda Lael Miller — 07/01

FIRE
1. Cover:
   1.1 Read a book with a predominately red, orange, pink or purple cover.

 Deadly Dreams by Kylie Brant — 08/11

   1.2 Read a book with a fire on cover (it has to be a predominant feature!).
   1.3 Read a book with a firefighter/fire-engine on cover.
2. Setting:
   2.1 Read a book set in a fire house or any other setting associate with firefighters and fire (smack in the middle of a wild fire, for example) or in the southern countries (Southern hemisphere for those living in northern one, Latin America, Africa, southern USA states etc.).

 One Last Look by Linda Lael Miller (set also in Arizona and Mexico) — 07/02

   2.2 Read a book set in summer.
3. Character:
   3.1 Read a book with a main character that is a fireman, arson investigator etc.

 Blue Smoke by Nora Roberts — 07/21

   3.2 Read a book with a strong hero (the more Alpha the better).
   3.3 Read an erotic book.
   3.4 Read a young adult book.

AIR
1. Cover:
   1.1 Read a book with a predominately yellow, white or light-blue cover.

 Never Look Back by Linda Lael Miller — 07/01

   1.2 Read a book with the sky, wind/twister etc. on cover (it has to be a predominant feature!).
   1.3 Read a book with a plane/pilot, balloon etc. on cover.
2. Setting: TBD!
   2.1 Read a book set on a plane, high in the mountains or in the East (middle-East or far-East).
   2.2 Read a book set in spring.

 Daring Moves by Linda Lael Miller — 07/03

3. Character:
   3.1 Read a book with a main character that is a pilot, airman, parachute, sky-diver, world-traveler/globetrotter etc. or a braniac, scientist, science teacher, intellectual etc.
   3.2 Read a book with a passive hero (Beta all the way).
   3.3 Read a second-chances book.

 Black Hills by Nora Roberts — 07/29

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

 The Pillars of the *Earth* by Ken Follett — 07/13

   WATER—body of water, fountain, rainy scene etc. on cover and word “WATER” in the title

 Enemy Waters by Justine Davis — 07/17

   FIRE—fire, firefighter, fire-engine on cover and word “FIRE” in the title

 Chasing *Fire* by Nora Roberts — 07/17

   AIR—sky, wind, plane/pilot, balloon etc. on cover and word “AIR” in the title

 Love in the *Air* by James Collins — 07/15

Difficulty levels:
Apprentice (4 books): read one book for each element (one category per element)
Concoctionist (8 books): read two books for each element (two—different!—categories per element, no repeating)
Transmuter (12 books): read three books for each element (all three categories in an element - one book for each category)

Alchemist (4 books): read all four bonus books

Master Alchemist (8 books): (apprentice + alchemist) read one book for each element and the four bonus books
Grand Alchemist (12 books): (concoctionist + achemist) read two books for each element and the four bonus books

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

[Mojca]

Drinks/Cocktails Themed Challenge

Challenge duration: July 15, 2010 - June 30, 2012

Stone-cold sober - 1 book
Buzzed - 5 books
Tipsy - 10 books
Drunk - 15 books
Hammered: Beer goggles no longer optional - 20 books
Schwasted - 25 books
Passed out in the taxi line - 30 books
Stomach pumped – 50 books or more

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. (helpful link)
Mojito ~ a book set in Latin America or Cuba, or has a Latino character.
Tennessee Cowboy ~ a book set in one of the southern states of USA, or with a cowboy as main character.
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
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.
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).
Rusty Nail ~ a book that takes place in the 'Rust Belt' (a region of the US stretching from Milwalkee to Syracuse, LINK), has an H/h who is a builder/mechanic or has the colours of autumn on the cover
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. (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.

A book by theme:
Bloody Mary ~ suspense/horror, kick-ass heroine.
Virgin Bloody Mary (for the teetotalers) ~ H/h is a virgin or book has a red cover
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…)
Sex on the Beach ~ Erotica or a book set on a beach or beach on the cover
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.
Lemon Drop ~ a book with an acerbic/sarcastic H/h or with a yellow cover
Snakebite ~ a vampire book, a book that has a snake in it, or has a character that is sneaky
Kamikaze ~ a book with a ‘daredevil’ type character or a character set at self destruct, or a book set in Japan.
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.


If you plan to have a huge drinking session, you must drink read a book from each of the listed categories before you start over again (25 in total excluding any chosen bonus books).

If you encounter a book during your drinking reading session that was so bad that you want to forget it, feel free to add this as a bonus book to challenge, categorizing it under one of the following drinks: Hurlmaker, FYU (F*ck You Up), Swampwater, Afterbirth or Vulcan Mind Grip.

Level Selection rules:
*You must select your level before you start the challenge
*Once you select your level, you cannot move up or down without penalty. You have until 15 July to make sure you are happy with your level selection.
*The penalty - You may apply to me to finish your bar session early if you have bitten off more than you can chew (eg. you have been aiming for stomach pumped but you can't even get tipsy - face it: you aren't as 'p*ss-fit' as you thought!). This session would show in the summary thread as 'incomplete'. But, if you wanted to, you could then start a new session as the team-driver, aiming for 'Stone-cold sober'.
*Some of you may decide to have a few big nights out, so that once you have achieved your desired level of intoxication you can go home and return the next night with a new alcoholic target. The new target must be new books but may involve your preferred drinks.
*As clarification - just because you have been 'tipsy' and 'drunk', that will not qualify you to be shown as 'passed out'.

Note: If you do apply to me to go home early, I want a really good excuse - eg the school yard bully from 30 years ago has just shown up and you are scared to drink in his/her presence...

General rules:
*Books from other challenges may be used
*Rereads are fine
*Book length of at least 100 pages
*Audiobooks are fine
*You can start drinking reading at any time within the stated period, but must not start before 15 July 2011 and must have completed your last book by 30 June 2012
*Your list may be posted in advance or as you go. You may swap books on your list if you have pre-posted.

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Drinks/Cocktails Themed Challenge

Challenge duration: July 15, 2010 - June 30, 2012




Wine of choice: Crush on You by Christie Ridgway (Napa Valley) — 09/01
Mojito: Public Marriage, Private Secrets by Helen Bianchin — 08/19
Tennessee Cowboy: One Lucky Cowboy by Carolyn Brown — 08/11
Tequila Sunrise: Hotter Than Wildfire by Lisa Marie Rice — 07/23
Rob Roy: Dances With Wolves by Mandy Monroe — 07/16
Manhattan: Love in the Air by James Collins — 07/15
Long Island Ice Tea: You Belong to Me by Karen Rose — 08/05
Bay Breeze: Enemy Waters by Justine Davis — 07/17
Rusty Nail: Deadly Dreams by Kylie Brant — 08/11
Rum Runner: Full Exposure by Diana Duncan — 07/25
Jägerbomb: Klovnovi pogledi by Heinrich Böll — 07/22
White Russian: Ten Things I Love About You by Julia Quinn — 08/16
Mint Julep: Primal by Lora Leigh et al. — 09/01
Bloody Mary: Black Hills by Nora Roberts — 07/29
Virgin Bloody Mary: Heiress in His Bed by Tamara Lejeune — 08/19
Cosmo: American Girls About Town by Jennifer Weiner et al. — 07/15
Martini (shaken not stirred): Stampeded by B.J. Daniels — 08/18
Sex on the Beach: Entangled by Kathleen Dante — 08/15
Salty Dog: Cabin Fever by Mary Leo — 07/26
7&7: A Perfect Marriage? by Cindi Myers — 07/24
Lemon Drop: Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts — 07/17
Snakebite: Gabriel's Mate by Tina Folsom — 08/18
Kamikaze: Scarecrow (Scarecrow / Seven Ancient Wonders) by Matthew Reilly — 08/30
Zombie: My Zombie Valentine by Katie MacAlister et al. — 07/22
Flaming Lamborghini: Blue Smoke by Nora Roberts — 07/21

Wine of choice: Then He Kissed Me by Christie Ridgway (Napa Valley) — 09/02
Mojito: In Too Deep by Jayne Ann Krentz — 09/09
Tennessee Cowboy: Caine's Reckoning by Sarah MacCarty
Tequila Sunrise: Naked Edge by Pamela Clare
Rob Roy: Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare
Manhattan: Just One Taste by Louisa Edwards — 09/12
Long Island Ice Tea: The Rosary Girls by Richard Montanari — 09/21
Bay Breeze: The Way He Moves by Marcia King-Gamble — 09/04
Rusty Nail: Relative Strangers by Joyce Lamb
Rum Runner: Starstruck by Michelle Celmer — 09/04
Jägerbomb: Klavnica pet by Kurt Vonnegut — 09/03
White Russian: Quicksilver by Amanda Quick — 09/10
Mint Julep: Navarro's Promise by Lora Leigh
Bloody Mary: Midnight Crystal by Jayne Castle — 09/06
Virgin Bloody Mary: All Night Long by Jayne Ann Krentz
Cosmo: Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Volume 1 by Takeuchi Naoko — 09/16
Martini (shaken not stirred): No Way Out by Andrea Kane — 09/08
Sex on the Beach:
Salty Dog: Island Heat by Sarah Mayberry
7&7: The Heir by Grace Burrowes
Lemon Drop: A Perfect Fit by Sheridon Smythe
Snakebite: Drink of Me by Jacquelyn Frank
Kamikaze: Killer Curves by Roxanne St. Claire — 09/07
Zombie: Possession by Linda Mooney — 09/11
Flaming Lamborghini:

Bonus themes:
Devil Cocktail : The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger — 08/02
Hurlmaker: Arousing Love by M.H. Strom — 08/04
Animal : Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis — 08/07
Ivan the Terrible : Love Overboard by Janet Evanovich — 08/13
Sand Storm : Desert Warrior by Nalini Singh — 08/16
FYU (pun intended): Switch by Megan Hart — 08/17
Dirty Cowboy : Wild Ride by Niki Green et al. — 08/17
Gin Genie : Alana's Magic Lamp by Sahara Kelly — 08/18
Green Monster : Green Eyed Envy by Kasey MacKenzie — 08/18
Bikini : Hot Boss, Wicked Nights by Anne Oliver — 08/19
Royal F**k (couldn't resist): Royal Wedding Night by Day Leclaire — 08/19
Werewolf : Running Wild by Sarah McCarty — 08/19
Immaculate Conception : Scent of Danger by Andrea Kane — 08/20
Buffy : Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Vol. 1 by Joss Whedon — 08/20
Undercover Mink : Simply Sinful by Carly Phillips — 08/20
Flashback : Flashback by Gayle Wilson — 08/20
Double Homicide : Homicide in Hardcover by Kate Carlisle — 08/21
Millionaire : Meddling with a Millionaire by Cat Schield — 08/21
Blushing Bride : In the Line of Fire by Jennifer LaBrecque — 08/21
Indiana Jones : Seven Ancient Wonders (Scarecrow / Seven Ancient Wonders) by Matthew Reilly — 08/30
Hobbit : The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien — 09/03
Dystopia : Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury — 09/07
Psychopath : Sacred Sins by Nora Roberts — 09/13
Ghost : Chasing Brooklyn by Lisa Schroeder — 09/13
Mr. Darcy : Seducing Mr. Darcy by Gwyn Cready 09/14

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July 2011 Reading List


202. Charmed by Beth Ciotta — review
203. Don't Look Now by Linda Lael Miller — review
204. Never Look Back by Linda Lael Miller
205. One Last Look by Linda Lael Miller
206. Calista's Men by Jory Strong
207. Dead Ringer by Mary Burton — review
208. Daring Moves by Linda Lael Miller — review
209. The One by Lora Leigh — review
210. Tropical Getaway by Roxanne St. Claire — review
211. French Twist by Roxanne St. Claire — review
212. The Fallen by Celeste Anwar et al.
213. Queen's Gambit by Marie Treanor
214. Cold Touch by Leslie Parrish — review
215. Arctic Shift by Lissa Matthews
216. Goodbye Blues, Hello Love by Christie Walker Bos
217. The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
218. The Virgin's Secret by Victoria Alexander
219. Code Name: Willow by Paula Graves — review
220. Love in the Air by James Collins — review
221. American Girls About Town by Jennifer Weiner et al.
222. Dances With Wolves by Mandy Monroe
223. Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts — review
224. Enemy Waters by Justine Davis
225. Blue Smoke by Nora Roberts — review
226. Klovnovi pogledi by Heinrich Böll
227. My Zombie Valentine by Katie MacAlister et al. — review
228. Hotter Than Wildfire by Lisa Marie Rice — review
229. A Perfect Marriage? by Cindi Myers — review
230. Full Exposure by Diana Duncan
231. Cabin Fever by Mary Leo — review
232. Black Hills by Nora Roberts


books read in July 2011: 31

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RRRC Monthly Challenge - August Monthly Challenge

Challenge duration: 1 - 31 August (2011)
Challenge complete on August 18.

1. "A" is for August: Read a book which title or authors name starts with "A".

 Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis — 08/07

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a August birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose "day" falls on the same "day" as yours. If no one has the same day, choose someone with the closest day to yours.

 The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger (Happy Birthday, Enni.) — 08/02

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from New Jersey.

 Love Overboard by Janet Evanovich — 08/13

4. Kiss and Make up Day: Read a book with the word kiss in the title, with kissing on the cover or has a couple that spend the book making up.

 Entangled by Kathleen Dante — 08/15

5. National Thriftshop Day: Read a book you bought at a thrift shop, got from the library or paid $1 or less for.

 One Lucky Cowboy by Carolyn Brown — 08/11

6. Frankenstein Day: Read a horror book or a book with a "monster" in it.

 Gabriel's Mate by Tina Folsom — 08/18

7. Lazy Day: Read a book that you have had on your reading list for some time or a book that you would be able to finish in a day (if you had all day to read it).

 Deadly Dreams by Kylie Brant — 08/11

8. Back to School: Read a book that takes place in school or a young adult book.

 Arousing Love by M.H. Strom — 08/04

9. Romance Awareness Month: Read a book from the first 8 pages of the Popular Romance Books Shelf.

 Ten Things I Love About You by Julia Quinn — 08/16

10. Reader's Choice: Read a book, any book. It is your call which one.

 You Belong to Me by Karen Rose — 08/05

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Read-the-Month Italian Edition: AGOSTO (August) Challenge

Duration: August 1 - August 31 (2011)
Challenge complete on August 20.

A = Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis — 08/07
G = Gabriel's Mate by Tina Folsom — 08/18
O = One Lucky Cowboy by Carolyn Brown — 08/11
S = Strom, M.H. - Arousing Love — 08/04
T = Trace's Psychic by Jory Strong &mdash: 08/20
O = Oliver, Anne - Hot Boss, Wicked Nights — 08/19

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August 2011 Reading List


233. Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger
234. Arousing Love by M.H. Strom
235. You Belong to Me by Karen Rose — review
236. Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis — review
237. Deadly Dreams by Kylie Brant — review
238. One Lucky Cowboy by Carolyn Brown — review
239. Love Overboard by Janet Evanovich — review
240. Under the Desert Moon by Marsha Canham — review
241. Entangled by Kathleen Dante — review
242. Desert Warrior by Nalini Singh — review
243. Ten Things I Love About You by Julia Quinn — review
244. Switch by Megan Hart — review
245. Wild Ride by Niki Green et al. — review
246. Gabriel's Mate by Tina Folsom — review
247. Alana's Magic Lamp by Sahara Kelly
248. Stampeded by B.J. Daniels — review
249. Monica's Secret by Saskia Walker — review
250. Green Eyed Envy by Kasey MacKenzie — review
251. The Rivals by Mechele Armstrong
252. Heiress in His Bed by Tamara Lejeune — review
253. Hot Boss, Wicked Nights by Anne Oliver — review
254. Royal Wedding Night by Day Leclaire — review
255. Running Wild by Sarah McCarty — review
256. Public Marriage, Private Secrets by Helen Bianchin — review
257. Scent of Danger by Andrea Kane — review
258. Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Vol. 1 by Joss Whedon — review
259. Simply Sinful by Carly Phillips — review
260. Flashback by Gayle Wilson
261. Trace's Psychic by Jory Strong — review
262. The Ghost of Carnal Cove by Evelyn Rogers — review
263. Homicide in Hardcover by Kate Carlisle — review
264. Meddling with a Millionaire by Cat Schield — review
265. The Baby's Bodyguard by Stephanie Newton — review
266. In the Line of Fire by Jennifer LaBrecque — review
267. Run For Your Life by Andrea Kane
268. Scarecrow / Seven Ancient Wonders by Matthew Rilley — review


books read in August 2011: 36

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Willy Wonkers Chocolate Challenge (Quarterly)


Challenge duration: September 1 - November 30, 2011
Challenge complete on August 14!

1. Snickers: A funny book.

 Crush on You by Christie Ridgway — 09/01

2. Milky Way: A book involving time-travel or sci-fi.

 Seducing Mr. Darcy by Gwyn Cready — 09/14

3. Starburst: A book with a famous/almost famous person or with rainbow colours on the cover.

 Starstruck by Michelle Celmer — 09/04

4. Baby Ruth: A book centred on a current/ex-sports star or one where a baby/pregnancy is part of the plotline.

 Killer Curves by Roxanne St. Claire — 09/07

5. M&Ms: An erotic book, a book with a food-related theme or a book whose title/author is alliterative (the words begin with the same letter - eg Julie James, Slave to Sensation, Blood Brothers etc).

 Sacred Sins by Nora Roberts — 09/13

6. Junior Mint: A YA book or a book with a green cover.

 Chasing Brooklyn by Lisa Schroeder — 09/13

7. Twix: A book with twins or best friends.

 The Way He Moves by Marcia King-Gamble — 09/04

8. KitKat: A shifter novel or a book with a pet as a feature.

 Primal by Lora Leigh et al. — 09/01

9. Cherry Ripe: A book with an older heroine or a vampire novel ...no – I didn’t go where some of you went ;) but if you would also like to use ‘a book with a virgin’ then that is fine as well!!!

 Possession by Linda Mooney — 09/11

10. Crunchie/Voilet Crumble 'Its the way it shatters that matters': A book involving violence or a military/ex-military operation.

 Quicksilver by Amanda Quick —09/10

11. Bounty: A book with pirates, bounty hunters or with the H/h searching for/finding a treasure.

 Midnight Crystal by Jayne Castle — 09/06

12. 3 Muskateers: A book that is third in the series, has a three word title or is set in France.

 Just One Taste by Lousia Edwards — 09/12

13. 100 Grand Bar: A book where a central character is mega-wealthy or where the plot revolves around money or a ransom.

 No Way Out by Andrea Kane — 09/08

14. Flake: A book with a goofy/nerdy hero or heroine.

 In Too Deep by Jayne Ann Krentz — 09/09

15. Rolo: A book where the H/h is playing a role (eg pretending to be someone else/different type of character etc) or is involved in some sort of deception/suspense.

 Then He Kissed Me by Christie Ridgway — 09/02

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RRRC Monthly Challenge - September Monthly Challenge

Challenge duration: 1 - 30 September (2011)
Challenge complete on September 7.

1. 'S' is for September: Read a book that starts with 'S' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'S'.

 Starstruck by Michelle Celmer — 09/04

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a September birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose "day" falls on the same "day" as yours. If no one has the same day, choose someone with the closest day to yours.

 Midnight Crystal by Jayne Castle — 09/06

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Tennessee.

 Primal Kiss by Lora Leigh (Primal anthology by Lora Leigh et al.) — 09/01

4. Talk Like a Pirate Day: Read a book with pirates or a book set in sea or high sea adventure book.

 The Way He Moves by Marcia King-Gamble — 09/04

5. Tolkien Week: Read a straight out fantasy book.

 The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien — 09/03

6. Business Women's Day: Read a book with a working heroine or a chick-lit or a book with a strong, kick-ass heroine.

 Then He Kissed Me by Christie Ridgway — 09/02

7. Read a Book Day: Read a book that you have been meaning to read or a book that has been neglected in a series or a challenge or a random book that caught your fancy when you were browsing.

 Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury — 09/07

8. National Health and Physical Fitness Day: Read a book with sports as a central theme or a book with a sports related (coach, dietician etc) or a book with a character who works out a lot.

 Killer Curves by Roxanne St. Claire — 09/07

9. OcktoberFest: Read a book set in Germany or whose author was born or residing in Germany or a character who is a bartender or owns a pub.

 Klavnica pet by Kurt Vonnegut — 09/03

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

 Crush on You by Christie Ridgway — 09/01

Bonus Category: 11. National Preparedness Month: Read a book set in the aftermath of any natural disaster or a terrorist attack or books where the main characters are affected by any terrorist attack (Ex: 7/11 attacks) or a post-apocalyptic book.

 Skin&Bone by Ava Gray (Primal anthology by Lora Leigh et al.) — 09/01

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Read-the-Month Italian Edition: SETTEMBRE (September) Challenge

Duration: September 1 - September 30 (2011)
Challenge complete on .

S = Skin&Bone by Ava Gray (Primal anthology by Lora Leigh et al.) — 09/01
E = Edwards, Louisa - Just One Taste — 09/12
T = Then He Kissed Me by Christie Ridgway — 09/02
T = Tolkien, J.R.R. - The Hobbit — 09/03
E =
M = Michelle Celmer - Starstruck — 09/04
B = Bradbury, Ray - Fahrenheit 451 — 09/07
R = Ridgway, Christie - Crush on You — 09/01
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Films du Monde Reading Challenge

Duration: September 4, 2011 - February 3, 2012
Challenge complete on September 16.

1. Australia: Animal Kingdom - Read a book with a character that has a big family, a drug-addicted character or has a wild animal on the cover.

 Quicksilver by Amanda Quick — 09/10

2. Canada: Incendies - Read a book with twins, a single mother or has fire on the cover.

 The Way He Moves by Marcia King-Gamble — 09/04

3. France: Les Visiteurs - Read a book with a witch/wizard, that takes place in a hotel or read a time travel romance.

 Seducing Mr. Darcy by Gwyn Cready — 09/14

4. Germany: The Princess and the Warrior - Read a book with a character that is a nurse, a widower or a thief.

 Starstruck by Michelle Celmer — 09/04

5. India: Robot - Read a book with an arranged marriage, a university student or read a science-fiction romance.

 Midnight Crystal by Jayne Castle — 09/06

6. Japan: The Chasing World - Read a book set in an alternate reality or in a dystopian world.

 Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury — 09/07

7. Spain: The Orphanage - Read a book with a character that is an orphan, is ill or read a horror novel.

 Killer Curves by Roxanne St. Claire — 09/07

8. South Korea: Antique - Read a book with a one sided-love, a LGBT romance or read a manga.

 Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Volume 1 by Takeuchi Naoko — 09/16

9. Taiwan: Silk - Read a book with a ghost, a scientist or a special agent.

 Possession by Linda Mooney — 09/11

10. United Kingdom: Wild Target - Read a book with a professional killer, a french speaking character or a character in hiding.

 In Too Deep by Jayne Ann Krentz — 09/09

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Read-The-Season Challenge : AUTUNNO (Autumn/Fall)

Challenge duration: September 23 - December 21 (2011)
Challenge complete on .

A - Area 7 by Matthew Reilly — 12/06
U -
T - Thomas Mann - Smrt v Benetkah — 12/08
U -
N - Nora Roberts - The Search — 12/13
N - Nora Roberts - High Noon — 12/16
O - One for the Money by Janet Evanovich — 12/13