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2011 February Monthly Reading Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread
What happened to January?!!!Anyway, it's halfway through 2nd February in my part of the world so February's challenge is definitely up and running! Will pop in later when I have a bit more time with the list of participants so far.
Happy reading!
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
1/10 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...:
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: Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead
2/10 done. Not a bad start for the 2nd day.February Monthly
1. F Book
2. My Birthday
3. Brazil - The Brazilian's Blackmailed Bride (The Ramirez Brides, #2) by Michelle Reid (2/2)
4. Second Book - Love Me If You Dare by Carly Phillips (2/1)
5. Second Chances
6. Short book
7. Valentine's Day
8. Black History Month
9. Funny Book
10. Reader's Choice
1/6 Complete1.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
6. Shortest Month: Winter's Passage by Julie Kagawa
7. Valentine's Day: Kissing Sin by Keri Arthur
Febuary Challenge
2/8 Complete
Febuary:
Birthday: Happy Birthday LibraryLass!
Brazil:
Second Month: Undead and Unemployed by Mary Janice Davidson
Second Chance:
Shortest Month: Strong, Silent Type by Lorelei James
Valentine's Day:
Black History Month:
Laugh Friendly:
Reader's Choice:
RRRC 2011 February Reading ChallengeChallenge Duration: February 1-29, 2011
4/10 Complete
1. February- Friends With Benefits- Cat Johnson or Fair Game-Josh Lanyon
2. Happy Bday Christine! Darkfever
3. Brazil- Hot Rio Nights-Stella Price
4. 2nd Month- Simple Need- 2/2 (4*)
5. 2nd Chances- Maui Rekindled 2/2 (3*)
6. Shortest Month- Unwrapped-Ellen Fisher
7. Valentine's Day- Love Me-Bella Andre 2/1(3*)
8. Black History Month- One Red Rose
9. Funny- Shmirshky- E
10.Choice- Dead and Gone- Charlaine Harris 2/2 (4*)
1/10 Completed1.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
10. Reader's Choice: Tall, Dark and Wolfish by Lydia Dare.
1/10 read :)1. Starts with F - First Comes Marriage by Mary Balogh
2. Birthday (Librarylass) - Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (re-read)
3. Brazil - Mostly Harmless by Douglas Adams
4. 2 word title - Caine's Reckoning by Sarah McCarty
5. Second Chance - One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (re-read)
7. Red Cover - Call Me Irresistible by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
8. African-American - Through the Storm by Beverly Jenkins
9. Funny book - The Royal Treatment by Maryjanice Davidson
10. My Choice - At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost (re-read)
Going to for all 10!1.February:The Fallen: Volume 1
2. Birthday:(Sarah) The Lost Hero
3. Geography:Mostly Harmless
4. Second Month:Crescendo
5. Second Chances:Lost - And - Found Groom (A Place Called Home)
6. Shortest Month:Prom Nights from Hell
7. Valentine's Day:Love and Peaches
8. Black History Month:Still looking.
9. National Laugh-Friendly Month:The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
10. Reader's Choice:Messenger
Mistrissmoon, I love your avie! I LOLed!
Lol,thank you.Everytime I see it,I lol. xD
After reading that, I had to have a close up look. ROFL!! Love it.
1. F TITLE -2. HAPPY BIRTHDAY -
3. BRAZIL -
4. SECOND MONTH -
5. SECOND CHANCE -
6. ANTHOLOGY -
7. VALENTINE'S DAY -
8. BLACK HISTORY MONTH -
9. LAUGH FRIENDLY MONTH -
10. MY CHOICE -
2011 Feburary Monthly ChallengeDuration 2/1 ~ 2/28
3/10 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...:
5. Ok! Ok! We'll Try it Again: Strange Bedpersons by Jennifer Crusie
6. Quick & Easy:
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:
Penney, Too funny! I love your category titles. I've gotten away from doing that. Perhaps I'll try again.Best category name? "Carnaval, Pelé & Waxing" for Brazil. Two appreciative thumbs up.
I think I can speak for many of us here when I say, I've always looked forward to your posts. Every time you finished a book it was like unwrapping a hilarious little gift. You should try again. Get on it!
That's what he said...
2/10 Completed1.February: Full Blast by Janet Evanovich.
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
10. Reader's Choice: Tall, Dark and Wolfish by Lydia Dare.
February Monthly Challenge1/3 done
1. F Book: Fanta C by Sandra Brown 2/3/11
4. Second Month: Adam's Fall by Sandra Brown
10. Reader's Choice: Honor's Splendour by Julie Garwood
3/10 Completed1.February: Full Blast by Janet Evanovich.
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
2/10 Done1. February:
2. Happy B-Day Photojim!: The Laughing Corpse by LKH
3. Brazil: Dark Peril by Christine Feehan
4. 2nd Book: Touch of Darkness by Christina Dodd
5. Second Chance: Dark Dreamers Marjorie M. Liu
6. Anthology: Hotter Than Hell by Kim Harrison, etc.
7. Red Cover: Blood Lust by Zoe Winters
8. African American: Bite the Bullet by L.A. Banks
9. Funny Book: Undead and Unwed by MJD
10. My Choice:
1/51. Starts with "F": Forbidden Magic by Cheyenne McCray
2. Birthday:
4. 2nd Month - Rising Tides by Nora Roberts
6. A novella or anthology:Scottish Brides by Christina Dodd
10. Reader's Choice: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
4/10 Completed1.February: Full Blast by Janet Evanovich.
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
February 2011 Romance Readers2/8
1.Book starts with “F”: Frostfire by Lynn Viehl
√ 2. Birthday: Xeni: Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz - Feb 3
3. Geography: Brazil: SKIP or maybe Heart of Fire by Linda Howard
4. Second Month: two-word title: By Possession OR Black Sheep
√ 5. Second Chances Read a book whose plot involves a 'second chance' storyline: H/h were separated for 10 years: When Marrying a Scoundrel by Kathryn Smith - Feb 1
6. Shortest Month Read an anthology: Wish List OR The Lady Most Likely
7. Valentine's Day:red cover: Dance of the Gods OR Don't Tempt Me
8. Black History Month: African-American main characters: Cross by James Patterson
9. National Laugh-Friendly Month: Read a 'funny' book - SKIP (unless something good pops up)
10. Reader's Choice: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan OR Castles
Febuary Challenge
3/8 Complete
Febuary:
Birthday: Happy Birthday LibraryLass!
Brazil:
Second Month: Undead and Unemployed by Mary Janice Davidson
Second Chance:
Shortest Month:
Valentine's Day:
Black History Month:
Laugh Friendly:
Reader's Choice:
February Challenge1/7 completed
4. Second Month: Trust Me by Brenda Novak
5. Second Chances: A Scandalous Marriage by Cathy Maxwell
6. Shortest Month:
7. Valentine's Day: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins???
8. Black History Month: The Help by Kathryn Stockett
10. Reader's Choice: The English Patient by Michael Ondaatie
1/3 Done1. February: Firelight
6. Shortest: UR
2/101.February:The Fallen: Volume 1
2. Birthday:(Sarah) The Lost Hero
3. Geography:Mostly Harmless
4. Second Month:Crescendo
5. Second Chances:Lost - And - Found Groom (A Place Called Home)
7. Valentine's Day:Love and Peaches
8. Black History Month:Still looking.
9. National Laugh-Friendly Month:The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
I'm in for 3!4. Second Month (2-word title): Money, Honey by S Sey Money, Honey
5. Second Chances OR
7. Valentine's Day/red cover.
Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas Not Quite a Husband
10. Reader's Choice: Ten Things I Love About You by J Quinn Ten Things I Love About You
Read 1/71.F for February: Flip this Zombie by Jesse Peterson
2. Happy Birthday Christine: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
4.
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
I'm going to read 6 out of the 10.1/6
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
2011 February Monthly Reading ChallengeDuration: February 1 - February 28
1/10 completed
1.February: For the Roses by Julie Garwood
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.
3.Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Brazil.
4.Second Month: Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs
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: Naughty and Nice by Jaci Burton, Lauren Dane, Megan Hart & Shannon Stacey
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: Barenaked Jane by Deanna Lee == 02/03
9.National Laugh-Friendly Month: Random Acts of Senseless Kindness by Graham Parke
10.Reader's Choice:
2/10 read :)1. Starts with F - First Comes Marriage by Mary Balogh
2. Birthday (Librarylass) - Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (re-read)
4. 2 word title - Caine's Reckoning by Sarah McCarty
5. Second Chance - One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (re-read)
7. Red Cover - Call Me Irresistible by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
8. African-American - Through the Storm by Beverly Jenkins
9. Funny book - The Royal Treatment by Maryjanice Davidson
10. My Choice - At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost (re-read)
I don't think I ever posted that I was in, but I've been working on this challenge anyway! Here's my tentative list:3/10 completed
1. Starts with an F:
2. Happy Birthday Photojim!: Imitation in Death by JD Robb
3. Brazil:
4. 2nd Book in Series:
5. Second Chances: Nothing More to Lose by Kathryn Shay
6. Novella or Anthology: Fire and Ice by Sherrilyn Kenyon
7. Valentine's Day: Simply Love by Catherine Anderson
8. Black History Month: Stranger by Zoe Archer
9. Funny Book: Getting Rid Of Bradley by Jennifer Crusie
10. Readers Choice:
Wow first challenge and I am loving it.1. Title starts with “F”: Fated – Shayla Black good taste of the books - DONE
2. Birthday: The Debutante’s Delimma Elyse Mady - Christine’s List - this was a surprise but loved it - yummy! DONE
3. Second in a series: The Dangerous Book for Demon Slayers – Angie Fox
4. Black History Month: What a Westmoreland Wants – Brenda Jackson - Typical BJ love her writting. DONE
5. 'Funny' book:Diary of a Mad Fat Girl – Stephanie McAfee - ok not as funny as I thought it would be but still good. DONE
1. F TITLE -2. HAPPY BIRTHDAY -
3. BRAZIL -
4. SECOND MONTH -
5. SECOND CHANCE -
6. ANTHOLOGY -
7. VALENTINE'S DAY -
8. BLACK HISTORY MONTH -
9. LAUGH FRIENDLY MONTH -
10. MY CHOICE -
RRRC February 201 Monthly Challege5/10 cmpleted
1.February: Read a book which title starts with “F”.
Faceless Killers by Henning Mankell 2/2/11
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...) (Carla)
Wicked Enchantment by Anya Bast 2/4/11
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.
Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 2/2/11
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).
Primal by Lora Leigh, et al. 2/2/11
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
Caught on Camera with the CEO by Natalie Anderson 2/3/11
2011 February Monthly Reading ChallengeDuration: February 1 - February 28
2/10 completed
1.February: For the Roses by Julie Garwood
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.
3.Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Brazil.
4.Second Month: Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs
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: Naughty and Nice by Jaci Burton, Lauren Dane, Megan Hart & Shannon Stacey
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: Barenaked Jane by Deanna Lee == 02/03
√ 9.National Laugh-Friendly Month: Random Acts of Senseless Kindness by Graham Parke == 02/04
10.Reader's Choice:
February Monthly Reading Challenge
1/10
1.February: Finding Perfect
2. Birthday: (Happy Birthday MoutainKat) My Outlaw
3. Geography: Charm School
4. Second Month: Silver Borne
5. Second Chances: The Best of Friends
6. Shortest Month: Maverick
7. Valentine's Day:
8. Black History Month: In My Father's House: A Novel
9. National Laugh-Friendly Month: Act Like a Lady, Think Like a Man: What Men Really Think About Love, Relationships, Intimacy, and Commitment
10. Reader's Choice: Strong, Silent Type
1. F TITLE -2. HAPPY BIRTHDAY -
3. BRAZIL -
4. SECOND MONTH -
5. SECOND CHANCE -
6. ANTHOLOGY -
7. VALENTINE'S DAY -
8. BLACK HISTORY MONTH -
9. LAUGH FRIENDLY MONTH -
10. MY CHOICE -
RRRC 2011 February Reading ChallengeChallenge Duration: February 1-29, 2011
6/10 Complete
1. February- Friends With Benefits- Cat Johnson or Fair Game-Josh Lanyon
2. Happy Bday Christine! Darkfever 2/3 (5*)
3. Brazil- Hot Rio Nights-Stella Price
4. 2nd Month- Simple Need- 2/2 (4*)
5. 2nd Chances- Maui Rekindled 2/2 (3*)
6. Shortest Month- Unwrapped-Ellen Fisher
7. Valentine's Day- Love Me-Bella Andre 2/1(3*)
8. Black History Month- One Red Rose
9. Funny- Shmirshky- E 2/2 (3*)
10.Choice- Dead and Gone- Charlaine Harris 2/2 (4*)
February Monthly Reading Challenge 1/3
1.February:
4. Second Month: The Leopard Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt
10. Reader's Choice:Lost in a Good Book by Jasper Fforde
2011 RRRC February Monthly Challenge1/8 READ
1. F is for Fu...bruary: Fallen from Grace
2. Feliz Cumpleaños, Jim (2/24):Nation
3. É o jeitinho brasileiro (It's the Brazilian Way): A Company of Swans
4. To Be Continued: Catching Fire (Hunger Games #2)
6. Size Doesn't Matter: Burning Up
7. Color Me Red: The Rake by Mary Jo Putney - 2/4 √
8. I Have a Dream: The Help
10. A Treat For Me: My Sweet Folly
February Monthly Challenge2/3 done
1. F Book: Fanta C by Sandra Brown 2/3/11
4. Second Month: Adam's Fall by Sandra Brown 2/4/11
10. Reader's Choice: Honor's Splendour by Julie Garwood
3/10 read :)1. Starts with F - First Comes Marriage by Mary Balogh
2. Birthday (Librarylass) - Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (re-read)
4. 2 word title - Caine's Reckoning by Sarah McCarty
5. Second Chance - One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (re-read)
7. Red Cover - Call Me Irresistible by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
8. African-American - Through the Storm by Beverly Jenkins
10. My Choice - At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost (re-read)
Read: 3/101. F for February Fever by Christine Feehan
2. Happy Birthday Sallie Key of Knowledge by Nora Roberts
3. Set in Brazil Heart of Fire by Linda Howard
4. Second Month Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh
6. Shortest Month "Dirty Magic" from Hotter Than Hell by Kim Harrison
7. Valentine's Day Interlude in Death by J.D. Robb
9. Laugh-Friendly A Bite to Remember by Lynsay Sands
2011 February Monthly Reading ChallengeDuration: February 1 - February 28
3/10 completed
1.February: For the Roses by Julie Garwood
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.
3.Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Brazil.
√ 4.Second Month: Like Clockwork by Bonnie Dee == 02/04
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: Naughty and Nice by Jaci Burton, Lauren Dane, Megan Hart & Shannon Stacey
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: Barenaked Jane by Deanna Lee == 02/03
√ 9.National Laugh-Friendly Month: Random Acts of Senseless Kindness by Graham Parke == 02/04
10.Reader's Choice:
I'm in!!!!!This is my first time participating and I think I'll go for three:
1. F for February: Fly by Night
2. Second month: ]The Voice on the Radio
3. Valentine's Day:
Vampire Academy
RRRC 2011 February Monthly Challenge2/10 Completed
1.February: Frankly, My Dear (Creole Historical, #1)
2. Happy Birthday Natsroshan!: Ransom 2/4
3. Brazil: Eat Prey Love
4. Second in series: The Elusive Bride
5. Second Chances Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage
6. Shortest Month Unleashed
7. Valentine's Day Kiss Me Forever
8. Black History Month: Taken by Midnight
9. National Laugh-Friendly Month Why Do Men Have Nipples? Hundreds of Questions You'd Only Ask a Doctor After Your Third Martini 2/3
10. Reader's ChoiceThe Vampire and the Virgin
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1/10 Completed
1. F - Firewalker
2. Happy Birthday Crystal S - Wild Within
3. Brazil - Eat Prey Love
4. 2nd Book - Up In Smoke
5. 2nd chance - One Foot in the Grave(re-read)
6. Novella -
Hawk's Warden2/2/11 ★★★★7. Valentine's - Demon's Kiss
8. Black History Mth - Lessons for Solange
9. Funny - Playing With Fire
10. Choice - These Old Shades