2011 February Monthly Reading Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

[Shirley]

Challenge Duration: February 1 – February 28, 2011

o read and 10 to go

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

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. (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2162...)

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

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

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).

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

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.

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

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

10. Reader's Choice


I am still researching so will post as I go.

[Sherrie]

I'm in for 3.
0/3 Done

1. February: Feast of Fools by Rachel Caine
4. Second Month: Charmed to Death by Shirley Damsgaard
10. Reader's Choice: Promise Canyon by Robyn Carr

[Penney]

I'm trying to whittle down my TBR starting with books I own, so I've choosen only from there. It was harder than I thought, but fun :)
Here's my tentative list...

2011 Feburary Monthly Challenge
Duration 2/1 ~ 2/28
0/10 Read

1. F is For...: Forever Amber by Kathleen Winsor
2. Happy B'day MountainKat!: Indulgence in Death (In Death, #31) by J.D. Robb
3. Carnaval, Pelé & Waxing: Heart of Fire by Linda Howard
4. After First Comes...: Dangerous Secrets by Lisa Marie Rice
5. Ok! Ok! We'll Try it Again: Strange Bedpersons by Jennifer Crusie
6. Quick & Easy: Rough Cut by Mari Carr
7. Red is for Lovers: An Unexpected Obsession by Heidi Anderson
8. In Honor of My Peeps: Burn by Crystal Hubbard
9. That Was Some Funny Sh*t!: Welcome to Temptation by Jennifer Crusie
10. It's What I Want: TBA

[Nikki ♥]

I'm in but not sure how many I'll read.

[Melinda]

I'm in. Will post as I go.




1.February:

2. Birthday: Crystal's shelf - Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane

3. Geography:

4. Second Month:

5. Second Chances:

6. Shortest Month:

7. Valentine's Day:

8. Black History Month:

9. National Laugh-Friendly Month:

10. Reader's Choice

[Tuğçe]

i am in again, will sort out the books and will post my list.

[Nairabell]

I'm in for 3 :)

Read: 0/3

1. February: Friday Night Bites by Chloe Neill
2. Birthday: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (Thanks Crystal)
3. Valentine's Day: Generation Dead by Daniel Waters

[Nairabell]

Oh Yz - I'm down on the birthday list as a March but I'm a May. Sorry but wasn't sure how else to let you know.

[KarenF]

I'm in for 8.

0/8 Read

F for February: Fire Me Up by Katie MacAlister
Happy B-Day Sallie! Faefever by Karen Marie Moning
Second Month: Mind Game by Christine Feehan
Second Chance: Tanner's Scheme by Lora Leigh
Valentine's Day: Edge Of Hunger by Rhyannon Byrd
Black History Month: Captured by Beverly Jenkins
Laugh Friendly Month: Undead and Unreturnable by MaryJanice Davidson
My Choice: TBD

[Lakeisha]

ohhhhhh i like this one...i might go for the whole enchilada...will decide and post later

[Kate]

I'm going to read 6 out of the 10.
0/6

1. February: Faking It by Jennifer Cruise
2. Birthday: The Help by Kathryn Stockett
3. Second Month: Stolen Heat (Stolen Book 2) by Elisabeth Naughton
4. Valentine's Day: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward
5.Black History Month: Irresistible Forces by Brenda Jackson
6.Reader's Choice: Wild Card by Lora Leigh

[Dija]

I'm in, but I'll post my list later. :)

[Mojca]

Okay, so I read the Fever series…But now I have the craving for listening to it as well.

0/10

1.February: Faefever by Karen Marie Moning (Joyce Bean, narrator)
2. Birthday: Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning (Natalie Ross & Phil Gigante, narrators) (Happy B-Day, Carla!)
3. Geography (Brazil): Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho
4. Second Month: Night Moves by Nora Roberts
5. Second Chances: Passionate Heat by Rachel Kenley
6. Shortest Month: Into the Dreaming by Karen Marie Moning
7. Valentine's Day: Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning (Joyce Bean, narrator)
8. Black History Month: A Little Dare by Brenda Jackson
9. National Laugh-Friendly Month: Tutte le Barzellette su Totti by Francesco Totti
10. Reader's Choice: Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning (Natalie Ross & Phil Gigante, narrators)

[Joanne]

I'm in. Going for all 10 again:


1. February: Flyboy by Karen Foley
2. Birthday: (Mine) Hot as Sin by Bella Andre
3. Geography: (Brazil) Hot Rio Nights by Stella and Audra Price
4. Second Month: Snuffed Out (A Candlemaking Mystery #2) by Tim Myers
5. Second Chances: Winter Reunion by Roxanne Rustand
6. Shortest Month: Fairy Dust by Charlaine Harris
7. Valentine's Day: Heart Spell by Cora Zane
8. Black History Month: The Millionaire's Ultimate Catch by Michelle Monkou
9. National Laugh-Friendly Month: Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich
10. Reader's Choice: Unlacing the Innocent Miss by Margaret McPhee

[Hina]

I am in for 10 again!!

1.February: Full Speed by Janet Evanovich.

2. Birthday: Reno's Chance: A Navy Seals Story by Lora Leigh. Happy B-day Jessica!

3. Geography: Hot Rio Nights by Stella Price.

4. Second Month: Glory in Death by J.D. Robb.

5. Second Chances: The Spy Who Saved Christmas by Dana Marton.

6. Shortest Month: Mistletoe and Mayhem by Christie Ridgway.

7. Valentine's Day:To Scotland, With Love by Karen Hawkins.

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

9. National Laugh-Friendly Month: To the Nines by Janet Evanovich.

10. Reader's Choice: Tall, Dark and Wolfish by Lydia Dare.

[Beth F]

February 2011
0 of 10 completed

*=OWNED
1 - starts with F: Frostbite by Richelle Mead
2 - happy birthday Anna: Romancing Mister Bridgerton* by Julia Quinn
3 - Brazil: Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho
4 - Two words: Personal Demon by Kelley Armstrong
5 - Second chance: Where or When* by Anita Shreve
6 - Short stories: The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven* by Sherman Alexie
7 - Red Cover: When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn
8 - African American: Sugar by Bernice L. McFadden
9 - Humorous: High Five by Janet Evanovich
10 - Choice: To Sir Phillip With Love by Julia Quinn

[Hayley]

I'm in for 5 this time.....

*February Monthly Reading Challenge*

0 out of 5 Complete

1.February: Frankly, My Dear (Creole Historical, #1) by Sandra Hill

7. Valentine's Day:: Almost Like Being in Love by Christina Dodd

8. Black History Month: The Help by Kathryn Stockett

9. National Laugh-Friendly Month: Hissy Fit by Mary Kay Andrews

10. Reader's Choice: TBA

[Crystal]

For #6 would a duology work? I have a book with two separate stories and authors.

[Kelly *oh boyeee*]

I am in.

6/8 complete

1.February: First Grave on the Right (couldn't finish Fragile....) --Done! Very good book. 2-19

2. Birthday: Christine's shelf- Marked by Elisabeth Naughton --Done! I loved it. :) 2-3

4. Second Month: Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian --Done 2-11

5. Second Chances: Covet by J R Ward

6. Shortest Month Read a novella, or an anthology: On The Prowl by various authors. --Done 2-24

7. Valentine's Day: Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione --Done! Not too bad. :) 2-17

9. National Laugh-Friendly Month: Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson (change, wasn't liking the other one)

10. Reader's Choice: Touched by an Alien by Gini Koch --Done! 2-11

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Nairabell wrote: "Oh Yz - I'm down on the birthday list as a March but I'm a May. Sorry but wasn't sure how else to let you know."

PM me with your correct birthdate and I'll fix it.

Thanks for the heads up.

[Pollyanna]

1.February: Fade by Lisa McMann

2. Birthday: Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder Cristine

3. Geography: Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho

4. Second Month:

5. Second Chances:

6. Shortest Month:

7. Valentine's Day: Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

8. Black History Month:

9. National Laugh-Friendly Month:

10. Reader's Choice

[Melinda]

Here's my pics for the February challenge. Only 5 of 10, but will try for more.

RRRC - February 2011 Challenge

0/5

1) February: Book Title "F" - Firelight by Sophie Jordan
2) Feb B-day, same day as mine, 5th, Bianca - The Picture of Dorian Grey by Oscar Wilde
4) 2nd Book in a Series or 2 Word Title - Succubus on Top by Rachelle Mead
7) Valentine's Day, red cover or "kiss, love, or heart" in the title - Heart of a Warrior - Johanna Lindsay
8) Reader's Choice - Tempest's Legacy by Nichole Peeler

[Melissa **]

DONE!!!


1. February - Frostbite by Richelle Mead re-read 2/20/11

2. Birthday (Mountainkat 2/14) - Ain't She Sweet? by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 2/13/11

4. Second Month - The Laughing Corpse by Laurell K. Hamilton 2/22/11

7. Valentine's Day - Maybe This Time by Jennifer Crusie 2/12/11

9. Laugh - Wife for Hire by Janet Evanovich 2/8/11

[Lindy-Lane]

Y'all I'm going for three and I'll post as I read along.

3/3 READ; UPDATED: 2.28

I read:

Reader's Choice
An Ice Cold Graveby Charlaine Harris (2.13)

Valentine's Day
Beatle Meets Destiny by Gabrielle Williams(2.18)

Second Month
Little Bee by Chris Cleave (2.27)

[Kristy]

I'm in.
0/8

1. Forever
2. Romancing Mister Bridgerton
4. Dangerous Games

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).

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

7. Raine
8. Thorn's Challenge


10. Reader's Choice

[Shannon Carly]

I'm in!

Read 0/7

1.F for February: Flip this Zombie by Jesse Peterson
2. Happy Birthday Christine: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
4. Second Book in Series: The Devil You Know by Jenna Black
5. Second Chance's: Married with Zombies by Jesse Peterson
6. Novella: Inked by Karen Chance
9. Book By Comedian: Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea by Chelsea Handler
10. Reader's Choice: Magic Bites by Ilona Anders

[SandyC]

February Monthly Challenge

0/5 Complete

1. Second in Series:Succubus on Top by Richelle Mead
2. Second Chance Author: The Secret by Julie Garwood
3. Red Cover:Blood Brothers by Nora Roberts
4. Funny Book: Hot Six by Janet Evanovich
5. Reader's Choice: Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning

[ൠSinful]

I'm in.. I have some planning to do. I am behind on all these challenges for next month!

[[deleted user]]

Are we supposed to start only in February? Or do the end dates just have to be in Feb?

[Katharina]

Quick question: For # 4 (2 word title) would the "&" count as a word since it replaces "and"?

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Rena wrote: "Are we supposed to start only in February? Or do the end dates just have to be in Feb?"

You have to start in February.

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Katharina wrote: "Quick question: For # 4 (2 word title) would the "&" count as a word since it replaces "and"?"

Example?

[Shea]

February 2011 Monthly Reading Challenge
Duration: February 1 - February 28

0/5 completed

4. Second Month: Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë

6. Shortest Month: Beyond the Dark by Angela Knight

7. Valentine's Day: Charmed Destinies by Mercedes Lackey

8. Black History Month: Getting to Happy by Terry McMillan

10. Reader's Choice: Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen

[Katharina]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Katharina wrote: "Quick question: For # 4 (2 word title) would the "&" count as a word since it replaces "and"?"

Example?"

Here are a couple:

Ice & Rapture

Abduction & Seduction: Redbird / The Bluest Eyes in Texas / The Bounty

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Assuming my Dark Peril clears as Brazil, then I'm in for 10. If not, I'll drop my reader's choice and go back to 8. :(

Completed: 0/10

1: February: Forbidden Magic by Cheyenne McCray or The Foundling by Georgette Heyer
2: Happy Birthday Becky!! (13 February) - : It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas
3. Brazil: Dark Peril by Christine Feehan
4: Second in series & two worded title: Atlantis Awakening by Alyssa Day
5: Second chance read: Lover Enshrined by JR Ward (gave up 30% through 9-12 mths ago)
6: Novella: Zack and Ace by Marie Harte
7: Valentine's Day: Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh
8: African-American character: Derrick by Marie Harte
9: "Funny" book: Sh*t My Dad Says by Justin Halpern
10: My choice: Burning Lamp by Amanda Quick

[Tuğçe]

Ok I was planning to go with 5 but looks like I am ending up with an 8, hope I can make it :)

February : Frostbite
Birthday : Butterfly Tattoo 02/20 *** (happy birthday Jennifer!!)
Geography : Heart of Fire
Second month : Undead and Unemployed 02/02 **
Second chances : Burn
Shortest month : The Challenge 02/01 **
Valentines day : Fantasy Lover 02/09 **
Black history month : Irresistible Forces

[Someoneyouknow]

I'm in for 5 categories.

Tentative list :

1.February: A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway
2. Birthday (Christine) : Chobits, Volume 1 by CLAMP
4. Second Month : Watership Down by Richard Adams
7. Valentine's Day : Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad
10. Reader's Choice : Child of the Hunt by Christopher Golden

[PatchLove]

I'm in. :) I'll list my books soon.

[Joyce]

February Romance Readers Challenge

0/5 done

Okay I'm in I'll try to do 5 I know I'll never get to 8 or 10 because 5 is the most I ever get to.
2) Happy Birthday Photojim: Innocent in Death by J.D. Robb
4) Second Month: Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning
6) Shortest Month: Reaper by Rachel Vincent or The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella I'm not sure yet.
7) Valentine's Day: Blood Secrets by Anna Vivi
10) Readers Choice: TBD

[Kimberly]

I am up for the challenge count me in for 5 books:
1. Title starts with “F”: Fated – Shayla Black
2. Birthday: The Debutante’s Delimma Elyse Mady - Christine’s List
3. Second in a series: The Dangerous Book for Demon Slayers – Angie Fox
4. Black History Month: What a Westmoreland Wants – Brenda Jackson
5. 'Funny' book:Diary of a Mad Fat Girl – Stephanie McAfee

[Wan]

I'm in.

Duration: February 1 – February 28, 2011
1/5 Completed

2. Birthday:Anna(7th Feb) - Lessons in French (Happy B-day Anna)
4. Second Month: 2nd in series - Tatiana and Alexander by Paullina Simons 2/1/11 ★★★★★
5. Second Chances: author you've given up -Splendor by Anna Godberson
7. Valentine's Day: Book with red cover - Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning
10. Reader's Choice - The Summer Garden by Paullina Simons

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Katharina wrote: "Yz the Whyz wrote: "Katharina wrote: "Quick question: For # 4 (2 word title) would the "&" count as a word since it replaces "and"?"

Example?"

Here are a couple:

Ice & Rapture

[bo..."

You are right. I would consider the ampersand a word, since it replaces "and".

[Sandra]

Wan "Artemis", the Dark-Hunters' Goddess wrote: "I'm in.

Duration: February 1 – February 28, 2011
0/5 Completed

2. Birthday:Lori R.(8th June) my fellow Gemini - Halfway to the Grave
4. Second Month: 2nd in series - [book:T..."

Wan, your choice for birthday girl has to come from February, you can't use a June birthday girl.

[Tina on the Hill]

"your choice for birthday girl has to come from February, you can't use a June birthday girl."

So, you use your birth date but choose from the current months list???

Thanks
Tina

[Sandra]

Your welcome Tina :)

[Hina]

I am in for 10 again!! **Change of title**

1.February: Full Blast by Janet Evanovich.

2. Birthday: Reno's Chance: A Navy Seals Story by Lora Leigh. Happy B-day Jessica!

3. Geography: Hot Rio Nights by Stella Price.

4. Second Month: Glory in Death by J.D. Robb.

5. Second Chances: The Spy Who Saved Christmas by Dana Marton.

6. Shortest Month: Mistletoe and Mayhem by Christie Ridgway.

7. Valentine's Day:To Scotland, With Love by Karen Hawkins.

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

9. National Laugh-Friendly Month: To the Nines by Janet Evanovich.

10. Reader's Choice: Tall, Dark and Wolfish by Lydia Dare.

[Heather]

As this is my first challenge I am going for 3. Not sure which three though. 3/3 complete. I am Done!

X. 2 word title - Enchanted, Inc. 2/15/2011
X. Anthology - A Red Hot New Yearby Cynthia Eden 2/10/2011
X. My Choice - Cloaked by Alex Flinn 2/11/2011

[Samantha]

Going for 5
0/5

2. Birthday-Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl- Happy Birthday Joanne

4. Second Month- Start Me Up by Victoria Dahl

6. Shortest Month-Nauti and Wild by Lora Leigh

7. Valentine's Day-Highlander Untamed by Monica McCarty

10. Reader's Choice-Nothing But Trouble by Rachel Gibson

[Katharina]

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Katharina wrote: "Yz the Whyz wrote: "Katharina wrote: "Quick question: For # 4 (2 word title) would the "&" count as a word since it replaces "and"?"

Example?"

Here are a couple:

[book:Ice & Ra..."

Thought so. But I've got backup.

[AmandaG]

Still working on my list...

1.February: Friday Night Bites by Chloe Neill or Fear the Darkness by Sherrilyn Kenyon

2. Birthday: Hot Finish by Erin McCarthy (Photojim)

4. Second Month Read a book that is second in a series, or has a two-word title. City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare or Gideon by Jacqueline Frank

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).

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

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.

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

10. Reader's Choice: This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost