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2011 February Monthly Reading Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread
Crystal wrote: "5/5"Congratulations, Crystal!
February Challenge5/7 completed
8. Black History Month: The Help by Kathryn Stockett
10. Reader's Choice: The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje
RRRC February 2011 Monthly Challenge6/10 Completed
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2. Happy Birthday Crystal S -
3. Brazil -
4. 2nd Book - Up In Smoke
5. 2nd chance -
6. Novella -
7. Valentine's -
8. Black History Mth - Lessons for Solange
9. Funny - Playing With Fire
10. Choice - These Old Shades
I'm in for 75/7
1.February: First Lord's Fury Jim Butcher
2. Birthday:Happy BD Amanda Iron Crowned Richelle Mead
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I'm going to read 6 out of the 10.5/6
2. Birthday: The Help by Kathryn Stockett
Terra wrote: "Becky, how much did you love When Beauty Tamed the Beast?!?!"I loved it! I am so in love with the entire series!
Book starting with "F" Frostbite by Richelle MeadHappy Birthday to ME!
Brazil Hot Rio Nights by Stella Price
2 word title
Second Chance
Anthology
Valentine's Day Love Letters From a Duke by Elizabeth Boyle
Black History Month
LOL Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea by Chelsea Handler
Reader's Choice
6/10
Update 2/172. Birthday:
5. Second Chances:
10. Reader's Choice:
Completed 3/10
Completed: 10/101: February: The Foundling by Georgette Heyer - √ 12 Feb
2: Happy Birthday Becky!! (13 February) - : It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas - √ 2 Feb
3. Brazil: Dark Peril by Christine Feehan - √ 11 Feb
4: Second in series & two worded title: Atlantis Awakening by Alyssa Day - √ 18 Feb
5: Second chance read: Lover Enshrined by JR Ward (gave up on 16 mths ago) - √ 5 Feb
6: Novella: Zack and Ace by Marie Harte - √ 5 Feb
7: Valentine's Day: Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning - √ 13 Feb
8: African-American character: Derrick by Marie Harte - √ 6 Feb
9: "Funny" book: Sh*t My Dad Says by Justin Halpern - √ 2 Feb
10: My choice: Burning Lamp by Amanda Quick - √ 15 Feb
Jane (PS) wrote: "Completed: 10/10"Congratulations, Jane!!
8/10 Done1. February:
2. Happy B-Day Photojim!:
3. Brazil: Dark Peril by Christine Feehan
4. 2nd Book:
5. Second Chance: Dark Dreamers Marjorie M. Liu
6. Anthology:
7. Red Cover:
8. African American:
9. Funny Book:
10. My Choice:
I'm in for 76/7
2. Birthday:Happy BD Amanda Iron Crowned Richelle Mead
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RRRC February 2011 Monthly Challege10/10 completed!
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.
Blackout by Luiz Alfredo Garcia-Roza 2/17/11
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).
Remembering One Wild Night (Texas Cattleman's Club: The Stolen Baby) by Kathie DeNosky 2/6/11
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.
Call Me Irresistible by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 2/4/11
8. Black History Month: Read a book written by an African-American or has an African-American as one of its main characters
Kindred by Octavia Butler 2/6/11
9. National Laugh-Friendly Month Read a 'funny' book, or a book written by a comedian or a comic.
The Countess by Lynsay Sands 2/5/11
10. Reader's Choice
Caught on Camera with the CEO by Natalie Anderson 2/3/11
Congrats, Jane and colleen!
1. F for February- Fallen by Lauren Kate – COMPLETED FEB. 18TH2. Happy Birthday (9th)- No Chance by Christy Reece
3. Set in Brazil-
4. Second Month- Notorious Pleasures (Maiden Lane #2) by Elizabeth Hoyt
5. Second Chances- Sex, Murder and a Double Latte – Kyra Davis
6. Shortest Month- Storming the Castle by Eloisa James – COMPLETED FEB. 1ST
7. Valentine's Day- Goodnight Tweetheart by Teresa Medeiros – COMPLETED FEB. 16TH
8. Black History Month - The Help by Kathryn Stockett – COMPLETED FEB. 8TH
9. Laugh-When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James - COMPLETED FEB. 15TH
10. Reader's Choice- The Orchid Affair by Lauren Willig – COMPLETED FEB. 18TH
2011 Feburary Monthly ChallengeDuration 2/1 ~ 2/28
10/10 Read ALL DONE!
1. F is For...:
2. Happy B'day MountainKat!:
3. Carnaval, Pelé & Waxing:
4. After First Comes...:
5. Ok! Ok! We'll Try it Again:
6. Quick & Easy:
7. Red is for Lovers:
8. In Honor of My Peeps:
9. That Was Some Funny Sh*t!:
10. It's What I Want:
Congratulations, Colleen!!Congratulations, Penney!!
DONE!February 2011 Romance Readers
8/8
√ 1.Book starts with “F”: Frostfire by Lynn Viehl - Feb 14
√ 2. Birthday: Xeni: Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz - Feb 3
3. Geography: Brazil: SKIP
√ 4. Second Month: two-word title: Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout - Feb 13
√ 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: The Lady Most Likely - Feb 10 **written by 3 authors**
√ 7. Valentine's Day:red cover: Dance of the Gods - Feb 18
8. Black History Month: SKIP
√ 9. National Laugh-Friendly Month: The BFG by Roald Dahl - Feb 9
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Castles - Feb 12
I'm in for 5.3/5 done
1. Birthday:Uglies by Scott Westerfeld - Happy Birthday, Taylor!
2. Second Month:
3. Shortest Month:On the Hunt anthology
4. Valentine's Day:
5. Reader's Choice:
Thanks Lynne, Sandra and Yz :)Congrats BJ, Penney and Colleen! Woohoo!
Thanks ladies and congrats to all that've finished :)
RRRC 2011 February Monthly Challenge6/10 Completed
1.February: Frankly, My Dear (Creole Historical, #1) 2/7
2. Happy Birthday Natsroshan!: Ransom 2/4
3. Brazil: Eat Prey Love currently reading
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 2/16
8. Black History Month: Taken by Midnight 2/11
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 2/18
Read: 8/101. F for February Fever by Christine Feehan
2. Happy Birthday Sallie Key of Knowledge by Nora Roberts
Also Read:
RRRC 2011 February Reading ChallengeChallenge Duration: February 1-29, 2011
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Jasmin wrote: "RRRC 2011 February Reading ChallengeChallenge Duration: February 1-29, 2011
10/10 Done!"
Congratulations, Jasmin!!
Hooray, colleen, Penney, BJ Rose & Jasmin!!!!
7/10 done. Still deciding on one of the books. No worries though. I'm certainly slacking this month. Big grats to all the wonderful people that haven't been slacking and have finished already.1. F Book - Fool Moon by Jim Butcher (2/8)
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 - Drive Me Crazy by Nancy Warren (2/19)
6. Short book - I Love Bad Boys anthology (2/16)
7. Valentine's Day Love at First Flight by Marie Force (2/12)
8. Black History Month
9. Funny Book
10. Reader's Choice (Pick it for me challenge book) Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison (2/13)
February Monthly Challenge5/5 Complete
1. Second in Series:
2. Second Chance Author:
3. Red Cover:
4. Funny Book:
5. Reader's Choice:
3/7 DONE1. "F" - Forbidden Highlander - Donna Grant
2. B-day (Jessica-16th) - Bad Boys In Black Tie - Lori Foster etal
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7. Valentine's Day - Must Love Kilts - Allie Mackay
8. National Laugh Friendly Month - Charmed & Dangerous - Candace Havens
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Read: 9/102. Happy Birthday Sallie Key of Knowledge by Nora Roberts
Also Read:
I have finished the three I committed to, and now the five I wanted to finish. I would like to hit eight, but just don't know...1. F is for February - Forbidden Falls by Robyn Carr 2.12.11
2. Happy Birthday LibraryLass, my fellow Valentine Baby! - Covet by J.R. Ward 2.14.11
4. Second Month - Two Word Title - Honor's Splendour by Julie Garwood 2.2.11
6. Shortest Month - Eternity Embraced by Larissa Ione 2.2.11
9. Make me Laugh (Please!) - Sh*t My Dad Says by Justin Halpern 2.18.11
Congrats on what you did get and good luck getting the 8 MountainKat :)
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Hooray for now MountainKat & hooray Shannon!!
2011 RRRC February Monthly Challenge7/8 READ
1. F is for Fu...bruary: Fallen from Grace by Laura Leone - 2/16 √
2. Feliz Cumpleaños, Jim (2/24): Nation by Terry Pratchett - 2/19 √
3. É o jeitinho brasileiro (It's the Brazilian Way): A Company of Swans
4. To Be Continued: One Foot in the Grave (Night Huntress #2) by Jeaniene Frost - 2/6 √
6. Size Doesn't Matter: Here There Be Monsters in Burning Up - 2/13 √
7. Color Me Red: The Rake by Mary Jo Putney - 2/4 √
8. I Have a Dream: The Help by Kathryn Stockett - 2/9 √
10. A Treat For Me: My Sweet Folly by Laura Kinsale - 2/12 √
9/10 Completed5. Second Chances: The Spy Who Saved Christmas by Dana Marton.
9/10 read.8. African-American - Through the Storm by Beverly Jenkins
RRMC- February 20112/10
I'm really lagging this month
1. "F" Title:
2. Birthday:
3. Brazil:
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:
Congratulations, MountainKat!!Congratulations, Shannon!!
2011 February Monthly Reading ChallengeDuration: February 1 - February 28
6/10 completed
1.February: For the Roses by Julie Garwood
2.Happy Birthday Photojim: One Reckless Summer by Toni Blake
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: Mistletoe at Midnight by L.B. Gregg
√ 6.Shortest Month: Carnal Ecstasy by Lissa Matthews == 02/05
√ 7.Valentine's Day: Healing Hearts by Taryn Kincaid == 02/20
√ 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: Ink Spots by Lissa Matthews == 02/06
1 Feb - 28 Feb 20111/3
4. Second Month (a two-word title) --
7. Valentine's Day (kiss part of the title) -- Whisper Kiss by Deborah Cooke
10. Reader's Choice -- Unchained by Sharon Ashwood
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4/5 Complete
1. Second in Series:
Succubus on Top by Richelle Mead2/7/112. Second Chance Author: The Secret by Julie Garwood
3. Red Cover:
Blood Brothers by Nora Roberts2/13/114. Funny Book:
Hot Six by Janet Evanovich2/14/115. Reader's Choice:
Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning2/16/11