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message 51: by Tuğçe (new)

Tuğçe Gökırmak (tugcenidasevin) Ok, I tried to resist but I think it is useless... I am in, I will go through my TBR and will try to find books that I have instead of adding new books so will post my list later.


message 52: by Amanda (last edited Mar 02, 2011 10:07AM) (new)

Amanda D. (tinyminx) | 634 comments I'm in! : )

Couch Potato Challenge: Classic TV Edition

1. Welcome Back Kotter: Saving Francesca by Marlina Marchetta
2. Laverne & Shirley: Bright Lights, Big Ass: A Self-Indulgent, Surly, Ex-Sorority Girl's Guide to Why it Often Sucks in the City, or Who are These Idiots and Why Do They All Live Next Door to Me? by Jen Lancaster
3. Happy Days: Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Cruise
4. One Day at a Time: Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy
5. Hawaii 5-0: One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
6. E.R.: Sinful by Charlotte Featherstone [3/1]
7. Green Acres: The Smoke Thief by Shana Abé [3/2]
8. I Love Lucy!: The Devil Wears Plaid by Theresa Medeiros
9. Star Trek: Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
10. A-Team: Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole


message 53: by Sarah (last edited May 22, 2011 06:13PM) (new)

Sarah Dizon (sarahd828) | 236 comments Couch Potato: Classic TV Edition
Duration: March 1-May 31
Completed: 10/10

1.Welcome Back Kotter: Once A Witch by Carolyn MacCullough 3.27.11
2.Laverne & Shirley: Bookends by Jane Green 5.22.11
3.Happy Days: Nightkeepers by Jessica Andersen 5.13.11
4.Gilligan's Island: The Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan 3.12.11
5.Dallas: Prey by Rachel Vincent 3.30.11
6.MASH: Destined For an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost 5.3.11
7.E.R.: River Marked by Patricia Briggs 3.27.11
8.Green Acres: Matched by Ally Condie 4.16.11
9.I Love Lucy!: Behind the Throne by Maggie Berkley 3.29.11
10.Star Trek: Rot & Ruin by Jonathon Maberry 4.23.11

Once a Witch (Witch, #1) by Carolyn MacCullough Bookends by Jane Green Nightkeepers (Final Prophecy, #1) by Jessica Andersen The Dead-Tossed Waves (The Forest of Hands and Teeth, #2) by Carrie Ryan Prey (Shifters, #4) by Rachel Vincent Destined for an Early Grave (Night Huntress, #4) by Jeaniene Frost River Marked (Mercedes Thompson, #6) by Patricia Briggs Matched (Matched, #1) by Ally Condie Behind the Throne (Book Two of the Morgan Crowe trilogy) by Maggie Berkley Rot & Ruin by Jonathan Maberry


message 54: by Melissa (last edited Feb 12, 2011 11:10AM) (new)

Melissa | 1245 comments I'm in...this was harder than I thought it would be to find books to match
0/15 completed
0/5 bonus


Welcome Back Kotter:high school setting Zombie Blondes
Laverne & Shirley:chick lit Your Oasis on Flame Lake
Happy Days:bad boy Stay the Night
WKRP in Cincinatti:radio personality Kitty and the Midnight Hour
Gilligan's Island:island Pirates
One Day at a Time:single mother I'm the Vampire, That's Why
Dallas:texas Queen of Shadows
MASH:military character Yours Until Dawn
Hawaii 5.0:mystery/detective One Hot Mess
E.R.:doctor/nurse Banner O'Brien
Green Acres:green cover Devil of the Highlands
I Love Lucy!:readhead Pale Demon
The Brady Bunch:with kids Wild About Harry
Star Trek:sci fi romance Unleashed
The A-Team:band of warriors A Hunger Like No Other

BONUS:
Magnum P.I.:private investigator character C is for Corpse
Facts of Life:boarding school setting Frostbite
The Greatest American Hero:hero and mortal romance Aphrodite's Passion
Mork and Mindy:"out of this world" love interest Tainted Trail
The Dukes of Hazzard:bad boy brothers Blackout


message 55: by N.L. (new)

N.L. Riviezzo (nlriviezzo) I'm in. List to be posted a little later.


message 56: by Rebecca (last edited Feb 11, 2011 12:10PM) (new)

Rebecca (myasmom) | 147 comments I'm in! Here is what I have so far...

Couch Potatoe Challenge: Classic TV Edition
March 1 - May 31, 2011
0/15

1) Welcome Back Kotter - Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
2) Laverne & Shirley - It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas
3) Happy Days -
4) WKRP in Cincinatti - Kitty and the Silver Bullet by Carrie Vaughn
5) Gilligan's Island -
6) One Day at a Time -
7) Dallas - Alpha by Rachel Vincent
8) MASH -
9) Hawaii 5-O - Whiskey Sour by J.A. Konrath
10) E.R. - River Marked byPatricia Briggs
11) Green Acres - Moon Sworn by Keri Arthur
12) I Love Lucy! - The Mane Attraction by Shelly Laurenston
13) The Brady Bunch -
14) Star Trek - Embrace the Night Eternal by Joss Ware
15) A-Team - Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward


message 57: by Edward (new)

Edward Creter (httpwwwedcoolcom) | 277 comments I'm already on my Welcome Back Kotter book: To serve Them All My Days by R. F. Delderfield. I hope you find it acceptable as it does deal with schoolteachers in England.


message 58: by Rebecca (new)

Rebecca (bexsi) | 812 comments I'm in!!


message 59: by Penney (new)

Penney (pschoener) | 3553 comments Well, I'm going to start with all 15 + bonuses, but there will inevitably be changes...
Couch Potato Challenge: Classic TV Edition
Duration: March 1 ~ May 31, 2011
0/15 Completed
0/5 Bonus Books Completed



Welcome Back Kotter ~ City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
Laverne & Shirley ~ Millie's Fling by Jill Mansell
Happy Days ~ Devil of the Highlands by Lynsay Sands
WKRP in Cincinatti ~ Fast Women by Jennifer Crusie
Gilligan's Island ~ The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks
One Day at a Time ~ Hostage to Pleasure or Dream a Little Dream
Dallas ~ Cowboy Trouble by Joanne Kennedy
MASH ~ A Virgin River Christmas by Robyn Carr
Hawaii 5-0 ~ Silent in the Sanctuary by Deanna Raybourn
E.R. ~ Houston, We Have A Problem by Erin McCarthy
Green Acres ~ Romeo, Romeo by Robin Kaye
I Love Lucy! ~ Conversion by S.C. Stephens
The Brady Bunch ~ Cowgirl Up and Ride by Lorelei James
Star Trek ~ Jane's Warlord by Angela Knight
The A-Team ~ Into the Storm by Suzanne Brockmann

BONUS:
Wonder Woman (kick ass heroine) ~ This Side of the Grave
The White Shadow (main character is athlete) ~ The Perfect Play
Bewitched (witch/wizard) ~ Storm Front
BJ and The Bear (animal on cover) ~ Magic Bites
Chico & The Man (main character is mechanic) ~ Moon Called


City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1) by Cassandra Clare Millie's Fling by Jill Mansell Devil of the Highlands (Devil of the Highlands, #1) by Lynsay Sands Fast Women by Jennifer Crusie The Darkest Hour (KGI, #1) by Maya Banks Hostage to Pleasure (Psy-Changeling, #5) by Nalini Singh or Dream a Little Dream (Chicago Stars, #4) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips Cowboy Trouble by Joanne Kennedy A Virgin River Christmas (Virgin River, #4) by Robyn Carr Silent in the Sanctuary (Lady Julia, #2) by Deanna Raybourn Houston, We Have A Problem by Erin McCarthy Romeo, Romeo (Domestic Gods, #1) by Robin Kaye Conversion (Conversion #1) by S.C. Stephens Cowgirl Up and Ride (Rough Riders, #3) by Lorelei James Jane's Warlord by Angela Knight Into the Storm (Troubleshooters, #10) by Suzanne Brockmann

Bonus:
This Side of the Grave (Night Huntress, #5) by Jeaniene Frost The Perfect Play (Play by Play, #1) by Jaci Burton Storm Front (The Dresden Files, #1) by Jim Butcher Magic Bites (Kate Daniels, #1) by Ilona Andrews Moon Called (Mercedes Thompson, #1) by Patricia Briggs


message 60: by Rebecca (last edited Apr 20, 2011 05:37AM) (new)

Rebecca (bexsi) | 812 comments Couch Potato Challenge:Classic TV Edition
DURATION: March 1 - May 31, 2011

Welcome Back Kotter -- A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray 1st/March

Laverne & Shirley -- To Die For (Blair Mallory #1) by Howard Linda 20/4

Happy Days -- One Foot in the Grave (Night Huntress 2) by Jeaniene Frost 13th/April

WKRP in Cincinatti -- I Am Number Four (Lorien Legacies 1) by Pittacus Lore

One Day at a Time --The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King

Dallas -- Tantalize (Tantalize 1) by Cynthia Leitich Smith

MASH -- Outlander (Outlander 1) by Diana Gabaldon 30th/ March

Hawaii 5-0 -- Storm Front (The Dresden Files 1) by Jim Butcher

I Love Lucy! -- Red-Headed Stepchild (Sabina Kane 1) by Jaye Wells 17/April

Star Trek -- Glory in Death (In Death 2) by J.D. Robb

A- Team - Lover Revealed (Black Dagger Brotherhood 4) by J.R. Ward 4th/April





message 61: by Sarah (last edited Mar 02, 2011 07:18AM) (new)

Sarah Welcome Back Kotter --

Laverne & Shirley --

Happy Days -- Dreams of a Dark Warrior (Immortals After Dark, #11) by Kresley Cole

WKRP in Cincinatti -- Backstage Pass (Sinners on Tour, #1) by Olivia Cunning - Read this one! Yea!

Gilligan's Island -- Hidden Away (KGI, #3) by Maya Banks

One Day at a Time --

Dallas -- When a Texan Gambles

MASH --

Hawaii 5-0 --

E.R. -- Desire Unchained (Demonica, #2) by Larissa Ione


Green Acres -- Deeper Than Midnight (Midnight Breed, #9) by Lara Adrian

I Love Lucy! -- This Side of the Grave (Night Huntress, #5) by Jeaniene Frost

The Brady Bunch --

Star Trek --

A- Team - Hunger Untamed (Feral Warriors, #5) by Pamela Palmer

I'll have to fill in the others as I find them. I'm open to suggestions everyone!!





message 62: by Shirley (new)

Shirley (shirleythekindlereader) Sure, why not! Will research and post.
Thanks Daffodil :)


message 63: by Kimberly (new)

Kimberly (berlysun) | 8 comments I am in don't know my reading list yet will work on it.


Charlotte (Buried in Books) | 561 comments Edward wrote: "I'm already on my Welcome Back Kotter book: To serve Them All My Days by R. F. Delderfield. I hope you find it acceptable as it does deal with schoolteachers in England."

Edward the challenge doesn't start until 1st March, sorry.


message 65: by FlibBityFLooB (last edited Feb 27, 2011 12:34PM) (new)

FlibBityFLooB I am in. Going to Attempt all 20. Who Knows if I can pull it off... :)

1. Kotter - (young-adult) Glimmerglass
2. Laverne/Shirley - (chick-lit) See Jane Score
3. Happy Days - (bad boy) The Rake
4. WKRP - (dj) Kitty and the Midnight Hour (re-read)
5. Gilligan's Island - (beach cover) Perfect For The Beach
6. One day @ a Time - (single parent) Simply Irresistible
7. Dallas - (texas) The Texan's Wager
8. MASH - (military) All Through the Night
9. Hawaii FiveO - (detective) Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye
10. E.R. - (hospital) Heart Doctor
11. Green acres - (green cover) Passion
12. Lucy - (red cover) More Than a Mistress
13. Brady Bunch - (kids exist) Harvest Moon
14. Star Trek - (sci-fi) Shards of Honour
15. A-Team - (warriors) Lover Unleashed
Bonus
16. Facts of life (school) A Kingdom of Dreams
17. Family Ties (brothers/sisters) Sin and Sensibility
18. Bewitched (witch) Halfway Hexed
19. Cosby show (lawyer) Midnight Kiss
20. SOAP (television theme)Honey Moon

Glimmerglass (Faeriewalker, #1) by Jenna Black See Jane Score (Chinooks Hockey Team, #2) by Rachel Gibson The Rake by Mary Jo Putney Kitty and the Midnight Hour (Kitty Norville, #1) by Carrie Vaughn Perfect For The Beach (Includes Dean Brothers & Friend, #2; Wilde Series, #6) by Lori Foster Simply Irresistible (Chinooks Hockey Team, #1) by Rachel Gibson The Texan's Wager (Wife Lottery, #1) by Jodi Thomas All Through the Night by Connie Brockway Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye (Psychic Eye Mystery, #1) by Victoria Laurie Heart Doctor (City Hospital, #1) by Drew Zachary Passion  by Lisa Valdez More Than a Mistress (Dudley, #1) by Mary Balogh Harvest Moon (Virgin River, #13) by Robyn Carr Shards of Honour (Vorkosigan Saga, #1) by Lois McMaster Bujold Lover Unleashed (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #9) by J.R. Ward A Kingdom of Dreams (Westmoreland, #1) by Judith McNaught Sin and Sensibility (Griffin Family, #1) by Suzanne Enoch Halfway Hexed (Southern Witch, #3) by Kimberly Frost Midnight Kiss (Includes Virgin River, #10.2) by Robyn Carr Honey Moon by Susan Elizabeth Phillips


message 66: by Hayley (new)

Hayley (mrsjohnson1985) Couch Potato Challenge: Classic TV Edition.
DURATION: March 1 - May 31, 2011

Not sure how many I wanna do just yet...

Welcome Back Kotter - The Hollow by Jessica Verday (YA)

Laverne & Shirley - Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah (Female Friendship)

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

WKRP in Cincinatti - A Date with the Other Side by Erin McCarthy (Set in Ohio)

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.

One Day at a TimeLittle Bitty Lies by Mary Kay Andrews (Divorced Mom w/ Kiddo)

Dallas - Daisy's Back in Town by Rachel Gibson (Set In Texas)

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

Hawaii 5-0 - And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie (Mystery)

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

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

I Love Lucy! - The Kept Woman by Susan Donovan (Red Head)

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

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

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


This is my tentative list so far!


message 67: by SandyC (new)

SandyC (sandyc88) | 1287 comments Couch Potato Challenge: Classic TV Edition

Duration: March 1, 2011- May 31, 2011

0/10 Done


Welcome Back Kotter:Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles
Laverne & Shirley: The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares
Happy Days: Crave by J.R. Ward
One Day at a Time: Lip Service by Susan Mallery
MASH: The Queen's Lover: A Novel by Vanora Bennett
Hawaii 5-0: Seven Up by Janet Evanovich
Green Acres:Delicious by Susan Mallery
I Love Lucy: Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Star Trek: Naked in Death by J.D. Robb
A-Team: Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward

Perfect Chemistry (Perfect Chemistry, #1) by Simone Elkeles The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, #1) by Ann Brashares Crave (The Fallen Angels, #2) by J.R. Ward Lip Service (Lone Star Sisters, #2) by Susan Mallery Seven Up (Stephanie Plum, #7) by Janet Evanovich Delicious (Buchanans #1) by Susan Mallery Night Pleasures (Dark-Hunter, #1) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Naked in Death (In Death #1) by J.D. Robb Lover Avenged (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #7) by J.R. Ward The Queen's Lover A Novel by Vanora Bennett


message 68: by ~KarenH~, Moderator (last edited Mar 04, 2011 07:46PM) (new)

~KarenH~ | 11413 comments Ok, I have a tentative list - which will, I'm sure, change several times through the course of the challenge!

Completed: 2/20

Welcome Back Kotter: - The Hunger Games
Laverne & Shirley: - Deja Vu
Happy Days: - Nauti and Wild
WKRP in Cincinatti: - Charlie All Night
Gilligan's Island: - Hard to Hold
One Day at a Time: - Angel's Peak
Dallas: - Call Me Irresistible 3/2/11
MASH: - In the Dark 3/4/11
Hawaii 5-0: - Treachery in Death
E.R.: - Crossing The Line (Perfect Anatomy, #1)
Green Acres: - Hero at Large
I Love Lucy!: - The Accidental Demon Slayer
The Brady Bunch: - Seaview Inn
Star Trek: - My Favorite Earthling
The A-Team: - Lover Unleashed

BONUS:
Early Edition: Newspaper and/or reporter - Extreme Exposure
Dark Shadows: Vampire or other paranormal - Blood Born
Knight Rider: Cars involved in storyline - Crazy Love
Streets of San Francisco: Set in San Francisco -The Perfect Play
Courtship of Eddie's Father: Single Dad - Cowgirl Up and Ride

The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins Deja Vu (Revenge of the Sisterhood) by Fern Michaels Nauti and Wild (Includes Wild Riders, #4; Nauti, #6) by Lora Leigh Charlie All Night by Jennifer Crusie Hard to Hold (Hold trilogy, #1) by Stephanie Tyler Angel's Peak (Virgin River, #9) by Robyn Carr Call Me Irresistible by Susan Elizabeth Phillips In the Dark by Marliss Melton Treachery in Death (In Death, #32) by J.D. Robb Crossing The Line (Perfect Anatomy, #1) (Harlequin Blaze, No. 399) by Lori Wilde Hero at Large by Janet Evanovich The Accidental Demon Slayer (Demon Slayer, #1) by Angie Fox Seaview Inn by Sherryl Woods My Favorite Earthling (Otherworldly Men, #2) by Susan Grant Lover Unleashed (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #9) by J.R. Ward Extreme Exposure (I-Team, #1) by Pamela Clare Blood Born (Vampire, #1) by Linda Howard Crazy Love (Steele Street, #5) by Tara Janzen The Perfect Play (Play by Play, #1) by Jaci Burton Cowgirl Up and Ride (Rough Riders, #3) by Lorelei James


message 69: by Mojca (new)

Mojca | 1414 comments 0/20


Welcome Back Kotter: Vision in White by Nora Roberts
Laverne & Shirley: Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts
Happy Days: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean
WKRP in Cincinatti: Chains by Shiloh Walker
Gilligan's Island: Crazy for Love by Victoria Dahl
One Day at a Time: The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton
Dallas: Mustang Wild by Stacey Kayne
MASH: Dukes to the Left of Me, Princes to the Right by Kieran Kramer
Hawaii 5-0: Return To Me by Shannon McKenna
E.R.: Diagnosis: Danger by Marie Ferrarella
Green Acres: When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer
I Love Lucy!: Out Of Control by Shannon McKenna
The Brady Bunch: The Firebrand by Susan Wiggs
Star Trek: Play of Passion by Nalini Singh
A- Team: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan

Bonus:
Married...with Children (dysfunctional family, shoe-salesman, Chicago setting):
The Mistress by Susan Wiggs
Taxi (taxi driver, shauffeur, mechanic):
Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts
Black Adder (nobleman down on his luck; set in medieval times, Elizabethan era, Regency or WW I):
Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah MacLean
Law & Order (NYC setting, cop, lawyer):
Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts
Third Watch (fire, firefighter, arson investigator):
The Hostage by Susan Wiggs


Vision in White (Bride Quartet, #1) by Nora Roberts Bed of Roses (Bride Quartet, #2) by Nora Roberts Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake (Love By Numbers, #1) by Sarah MacLean Chains by Shiloh Walker Crazy for Love by Victoria Dahl The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton Mustang Wild (Wild, #1) by Stacey Kayne Dukes to the Left of Me, Princes to the Right (Impossible Bachelors, #2) by Kieran Kramer Return To Me by Shannon McKenna Diagnosis Danger (Mills and Boon Intrigue) by Marie Ferrarella When Harry Met Molly (Impossible Bachelors, #1) by Kieran Kramer Out Of Control (McClouds & Friends, #3) by Shannon McKenna The Firebrand (Chicago Fire Trilogy, #3) by Susan Wiggs Play of Passion (Psy-Changeling, #9) by Nalini Singh Ruthless Game (GhostWalkers, #9) by Christine Feehan The Mistress (Chicago Fire Trilogy, #2) by Susan Wiggs Happy Ever After (Bride Quartet, #4) by Nora Roberts Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord (Love By Numbers, #2) by Sarah MacLean Savor the Moment (Bride Quartet, #3) by Nora Roberts The Hostage (Chicago Fire Trilogy, #1) by Susan Wiggs


message 70: by Lindy-Lane (last edited May 05, 2011 06:58AM) (new)

Lindy-Lane (moonbacklit) | 452 comments Great Challenge Idea! I'm aiming for 10 choices. Will post the books as I read them.


7/10 Read; Updated List: 5.5

* Happy Days (bad boys):
I read The Confession by John Grisham The Confession by John Grisham (3.22)

* Laverne & Shirley (Chick Lit; Female Friends):
I read Bindi Babes by Narinder Dhami Bindi Babes by Narinder Dhami (3.23)

* Brady Bunch(Romance between people who all ready have children):
I read Love's Enduring Promise (Love Comes Softly #2) by Janette Oke Love's Enduring Promise by Janette Oke (4.16)

* Hawaii 5-0(Detective as a main character):
I read The Arctic Patrol Mystery (Hardy Boys, #48) by Franklin W. Dixon The Arctic Patrol Mystery by Franklin W. Dixon (4.18)

WKRP in Cincinatti (set in Ohio):
I read Heiress For Hire (Cuttersville, #2) by Erin McCarthy Heiress For Hire by Erin McCarthy(4.22)

Welcome Back Kotter (young adult book):
I read Heist Society (Heist Society, #1) by Ally Carter Heist Society by Ally Carter (4.25)

Dallas (rancher as a character):
I read A Creed In Stone Creek (Montana Creeds, #5) by Linda Lael Miller A Creed In Stone Creek by Linda Lael Miller (4.29)


message 71: by ErinsAlterEgo (new)

ErinsAlterEgo | 32 comments This sounds like too much fun. I'll give it a shot, and post my books later.


message 72: by Pam (new)

Pam | 1048 comments I'm in but will post as I go...


message 73: by Patricia (last edited May 02, 2011 04:38AM) (new)

Patricia (catnaping) | 328 comments I'm in Tenative List may change
DURATION: March 1 - May 31, 2011
19/20

Welcome Back Kotter -- Read a young adult book -Invincible Sherrilyn Kenyon 4/3
Laverne & Shirley -- Read a book categorized as Chick Lit - Between the Plums Janet Evanovich 3/7
Happy Days -- (in honor of The Fonz) Read a book with a “bad boy” - Eternal Rider Larissa Ione 4/5
WKRP in Cincinatti -- Read a book that has a musician as a character.-Queen of Shadows Dianne Sylvan 4/1
Gilligan's Island -- Read a book which includes being stranded/surviving in an island/jungle -Nerd in Shining Armor Vicki Lewis Thompson
One Day at a Time -- Read a book that has a divorced female or a single mother as a character.The Darkest Edge of Dawn Kelly Gay 4/13
Dallas -- Read a book set in Texas -Real Vampires have More to Love Gerry Bartlett 3/7
MASH -- Read a book that has a military character or set during a war-time period.- Seduce me in Dreams Jacquelyn Frank 3/16
Hawaii 5-0 -- Read a a book that has a detective as a main character Tangled Threads Jennifer Estep (sister) 5/1
E.R. -- Read a book with a hospital setting, or has a doctor or nurse as a main character Lover Unleashed J.R Ward 4/21
Green Acres -- Read a book that has a green cover Green Eyed Demon Jaye Wells 3/13
I Love Lucy! -- Read a book that has a redhead as a main character.Pale Demon Kim Harrison 3/8
The Brady Bunch -- Read a romance between people who already have children.River Marked Patricia Briggs 3/10
Star Trek -- Read a sci-fi/futuristic romance Treachery in Death J.D Robb 3/12
A- Team - Read a book that involves a band of warriors The Darkest Secret Gena Showalter 4/4

Bonus
I Dream of Jeannie -Read a book that Features Djinn/Genie or a book where Wishes come True - Unseen Rachel Caine 3/3
Bewitched - Read a book that has Witches or Wizards or Other Magical Abilities- Never Again Michele Bardsley 3/9
Dark Shadows - Read a book that features Vampires or Ghosts or a Time Travel book- Demon Song Cat Adams 4/13
Beauty and the Beast -Read a book that has a Werewolf or Shifter Romance or a book that takes place in New york- Moon Burning Lucy Monroe 3/6
Highlander - Read a book that Features a Highlander or An Immortal Warrior or Takes place in Scotland- Dangerous Highlander Donna Grant 4/12

Nerd in Shining Armor (Nerds, #1) by Vicki Lewis Thompson
read
Unseen (Outcast Season, #3) by Rachel Caine Moon Burning (A Children of the Moon, #3) by Lucy Monroe Between the Plums (A Stephanie Plum Between the Numbers/Holiday Novel, #1-3) by Janet Evanovich Real Vampires Have More to Love (Glory St. Clair, #6) by Gerry Bartlett Pale Demon (The Hollows #9) by Kim Harrison Never Again (Wizards of Nevermore, #1) by Michele Bardsley River Marked (Mercedes Thompson, #6) by Patricia Briggs Treachery in Death (In Death, #32) by J.D. Robb Green-Eyed Demon (Sabina Kane, #3) by Jaye Wells Seduce Me in Dreams (A Three Worlds Novel, #1) by Jacquelyn Frank Queen of Shadows (Shadow World, #1) by Dianne Sylvan Invincible (Chronicles of Nick, #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon The Darkest Secret (Lords of the Underworld, #7) by Gena Showalter Eternal Rider (Lords of Deliverance, #1) by Larissa Ione Dangerous Highlander (Dark Sword, #1) by Donna Grant The Darkest Edge of Dawn (Charlie Madigan, #2) by Kelly Gay Demon Song (Blood Singer, #3) by Cat Adams Lover Unleashed (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #9) by J.R. Ward Tangled Threads (Elemental Assassin, #4) by Jennifer Estep


message 74: by KarenF (last edited Feb 13, 2011 08:39AM) (new)

KarenF (cleocleveland) | 1099 comments What fun - I'm in!

0/15 Read

Welcome Back Kotter: Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder
Laverne & Shirley: Heaven and Earth by Nora Roberts
Happy Days: Destined for an Early Grave (hmmmmmm...Bones...indeed)
WKRP in Cincinnati: Bad to the Bone by Jeri Smith-Ready
Gilligan's Island: Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson
One Day at a Time: Dream a Little Dream by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Dallas: Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas
MASH: Never Seduce a Scoundrel by Sabrina Jeffries
Hawaii-50: Where Shadows Dance: A Sebastian St. Cyr Mystery by C.S. Harris
ER: Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas
Green Acres: A Vision of Murder by Victoria Laurie
I Love Lucy: Night Game by Christine Feehan
Brady Bunch: The Firebrand by Susan Wiggs
Star Trek: Midnight Crystal by Jayne Castle
A-Team: Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward

Bonus

Maude: ("bluestocking" heroine) Reckless by Amanda Quick
I Dream Of Jeannie: (djinn/genie character) Heat Stroke by Rachel Caine
Cheers: (set in Boston) Midnight by Beverly Jenkins
Chico & the Man: (mechanic character) Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs
Bewitched: (witch character) Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong



Poison Study (Study, #1) by Maria V. Snyder Heaven and Earth (Three Sisters Island, #2) by Nora Roberts Destined for an Early Grave (Night Huntress, #4) by Jeaniene Frost Bad to the Bone (WVMP Radio, #2) by Jeri Smith-Ready Nerd in Shining Armor (Nerds, #1) by Vicki Lewis Thompson Dream a Little Dream (Chicago Stars, #4) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips Sugar Daddy (Travises, #1) by Lisa Kleypas Never Seduce a Scoundrel (School for Heiresses, Book 1) by Sabrina Jeffries Where Shadows Dance A Sebastian St. Cyr Mystery by C. S. Harris Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas A Vision of Murder (Psychic Eye Mystery, #3) by Victoria Laurie Night Game (GhostWalkers, #3) by Christine Feehan The Firebrand (Great Chicago Fire Trilogy Series #3) by Susan Wiggs Midnight Crystal (Dreamlight Trilogy, #3; Arcane Society, #9; Harmony, #7) by Jayne Castle Lover Unleashed (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #9) by J.R. Ward Reckless by Amanda Quick Heat Stroke (Weather Warden, #2) by Rachel Caine Midnight by Beverly Jenkins Silver Borne (Mercedes Thompson, #5) by Patricia Briggs Dime Store Magic (Women of the Otherworld, #3) by Kelley Armstrong


message 75: by Wan (last edited Mar 14, 2011 11:49AM) (new)

Wan (wanwaddell) | 2081 comments I'll post the rest as I go along.

DURATION: March 1 - May 31, 2011
1/15 Completed


1. Welcome Back Kotter - YA book - Linger by Maggie Stiefvater
2. Laverne & Shirley - Read a book categorized as Chick Lit or a book featuring female friendships.
3. Happy Days - a motorcycle riding “bad boy” -At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost
4. WKRP in Cincinatti Set in Ohio or has a DJ, radio personality or musician as a character.
5. Gilligan's Island - a beach scene cover 6.One Day at a Time - a divorced female - Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon 3/4
7. Dallas-a rich oil baron -Cold As Ice by Anne Stuart
8. MASH-Read a book that has a military character or set during a war-time period.
9. Hawaii 5-0-Read a mystery, a book set in Hawaii or a book that has a detective as a main character
10. E.R.-Read a book with a hospital setting, or has a doctor or nurse as a main character
11. Green Acres - Green cover - Sword of Darkness by Kinley MacGregor
12. I Love Lucy! - Celebrating Redhead -Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost
13. The Brady Bunch-Read a romance between people who already have children.
14. Star Trek- Sci-fi romance -Silver Master by Jayne Castle
15. A- Team-A band of warriors - The Ranger by Monica McCarty

Linger (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #2) by Maggie StiefvaterAt Grave's End (Night Huntress, #3) by Jeaniene FrostCold As Ice (Ice, #2) by Anne StuartNight Embrace (Dark-Hunter, #2) by Sherrilyn KenyonSword of Darkness (Lords of Avalon, #1) by Kinley MacGregorDestined for an Early Grave (Night Huntress, #4) by Jeaniene FrostSilver Master (Harmony, #4) by Jayne CastleThe Ranger (Highland Guard, #3) by Monica McCarty



message 76: by Ceej (last edited Feb 20, 2011 07:23AM) (new)

Ceej (drqangel) | 1015 comments




0/14

Welcome Back Kotter - Red Handed
Laverne & Shirley - Always and Forever
Happy Days - To Seduce A Sinner
WKRP in Cincinatti - Regularly Scheduled Life
Gilligan's Island - Windfall
One Day at a Time - That's Our Baby!
Dallas - Long Tall Texan Summer
MASH - Baby, Our Baby!
Hawaii 5-0 - A Match for Celia
E.R. - Corralled
Green Acres - His Sexy Bad Habit
I Love Lucy! - Heat Seeker
The Brady Bunch - TBA
Star Trek - Conspiracy in Death
A- Team - The Darkest Pleasure


message 77: by Autumn (last edited Feb 16, 2011 03:56AM) (new)

Autumn   (sweetdenial) | 1471 comments Couch Potato Challenge:Classic TV Edition (Quarterly)





You can pick out 10 shows out of the 15 choices, choose all 15, or go for 20 by creating 5 more categories based on your own favorite classic TV shows.

DURATION: March 1 - May 31, 2011


Welcome Back Kotter: The Truth about Forever
Laverne & Shirley::Finding the Dream
Happy Days :Only With Your Love
One Day at a Time :Holding the Dream
Dallas :Blue-Eyed Devil
MASH:What Happens in London
Hawaii 5-0 :A Lot Like Love
E.R.:Not Quite a Husband
Green Acres :A Kiss at Midnight
I Love Lucy! :The Devil Wears Plaid
A- Team :The Prize


The Truth about Forever by Sarah Dessen Finding the Dream (Dream trilogy, #3) by Nora Roberts Only With Your Love (Vallerands, #2) by Lisa Kleypas Holding the Dream (Dream trilogy, #2) by Nora Roberts Blue-Eyed Devil (Travises, #2) by Lisa Kleypas What Happens in London (Bevelstoke, #2) by Julia Quinn A Lot Like Love by Julie James A Kiss at Midnight (Happily Ever Afters, #1) by Eloisa James The Devil Wears Plaid by Teresa Medeiros The Prize by Julie Garwood Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas


message 78: by Baci (new)

Baci | 9 comments I'm in !
Are Philip Pullman's books are cnsidered as young adult books ?


message 79: by JC (new)

JC (jmnc) | 311 comments Baci wrote: "I'm in !
Are Philip Pullman's books are cnsidered as young adult books ?"


I hope so, I'd like to use one for the challenge.....


message 80: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24462 comments I'm with Tugce Nida. I'm trying so hard to ignore this challenge but I just don't think I can - resistance is useless! It sounds like too much fun. I'm off to see what I can pull together... :)


message 81: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments RRC Couch Potato Challenge 2011
1/3/11 - 31/5/11

0/10

Welcome Back Kotter - Sea Glass
Happy Days - Destined for an Early Grave
WKRP in Cinncinati - Kitty and the Dead Man's Hand
MASH - Dragon Bones
Hawaii 5-O - Glory in Death
ER - River Marked
Green Acres - Magic Bites
I Love Lucy - This Side of the Grave
Star Trek - In Too Deep
A-Team - Lover Enshrined


message 82: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24462 comments OK - I can get books for all the shows bar The Brady Bunch, so count me in - I guess I'll do 10! I'll post my list later...


message 83: by Vanessa (new)

Vanessa (vanessamc) | 394 comments I'm in will post later


message 84: by Michelle (new)

Michelle (michelle_mc) | 670 comments I'm in for this one, will post my list later :)


message 85: by Baci (new)

Baci | 9 comments JenC. wrote: "Baci wrote: "I'm in !
Are Philip Pullman's books are cnsidered as young adult books ?"

I hope so, I'd like to use one for the challenge....."


great !
:)
one less to find...
:D


message 86: by Rachel (last edited Mar 29, 2011 06:27AM) (new)

Rachel (rachel67b) | 137 comments I'm in!
Couch Potato Challenge: Classic TV Edition
Duration: March 1 - May 31, 2011
14/15 Completed


Welcome Back Kotter: Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick 3/14
Laverne & Shirley: Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin 3/26
Happy Days: Edge of Sight by Roxanne St. Claire 3/25
WKRP in Cincinatti: The Cinderella Plan by Heather Webber 3/7
Gilligan's Island: The Price of Pleasure by Kresley Cole 3/9
One Day at a Time: You Dropped a Blonde on Me by Dakota Cassidy 3/22
Dallas: Sun Kissed by Catherine Anderson 3/21
MASH: Highland Warrior by Monica McCarty 3/28
Hawaii 5-0: Tears of Pearl by Tasha Alexander 3/13
E.R.: Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward
Green Acres: (opposites attract)The Lion's Daughter by Loretta Chase 3/17
I Love Lucy!: This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 3/8
The Brady Bunch: The Family Next Door by Jacqueline Diamond (I totally googled this topic) 3/1
Star Trek: Warrior by Angela Knight 3/11
The A-Team: Down and Dirty by Sandra Hill 3/23


message 87: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24462 comments Hahaha Rachel! I WANT to read all 15 categories but the Brady Bunch book really stumps me! (I refuse to buy one to make it fit...!! New Year's resolution!)


message 88: by Rachel (new)

Rachel (rachel67b) | 137 comments Jane (PS) wrote: "Hahaha Rachel! I WANT to read all 15 categories but the Brady Bunch book really stumps me! (I refuse to buy one to make it fit...!! New Year's resolution!)"

That is a great resolution.. I wish I had enough self-control to do that too! =)


message 89: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24462 comments It's unofficial, but it works well in curbing my spending!! :)


message 90: by Steph (last edited May 14, 2011 10:29PM) (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 386 comments Couch Potato Challenge
DURATION: March 1 - May 31, 2011

Read: 9/10

Welcome Back Kotter -- (young adult book) Hexbound by Chloe Neill 5/6/11 3.5★
Laverne & Shirley -- (featuring female friendships) Here Kitty, Kitty! by Shelly Laurenston 4/27/11 5★
WKRP in Cincinnati -- (musician) Etched in Bone by Adrian Phoenix 4/14/11 4★
One Day at a Time -- (divorced female) Accidentally Catty by Dakota Cassidy 4/24/11 4★
Dallas -- (set in Texas) Halfway Hexed by Kimberly Frost 3/3/11 4★
Hawaii Five-0 -- (mystery) Killer Insight by Victoria Laurie 5/10/11 3★
E.R. -- (nurse) Strange Neighbors by Ashlyn Chase 3/13/11 3★
I Love Lucy! -- (redhead) Blood Law by Jeannie Holmes 4/11/11 3★
Star Trek -- (space travel) Killbox by Ann Aguirre
A-Team - (band of warriors) Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian 4/7/11 4★


Hexbound (Dark Elite, #2) by Chloe Neill Here Kitty, Kitty! (Magnus Pack, #3) by Shelly Laurenston Etched in Bone (The Maker's Song, #4) by Adrian Phoenix Accidentally Catty (Accidental Friends, #5) by Dakota Cassidy Halfway Hexed (Southern Witch, #3) by Kimberly Frost Killer Insight (Psychic Eye Mystery, #4) by Victoria Laurie Strange Neighbors (Strange Neighbors, #1) by Ashlyn Chase Blood Law (Alexandra Sabian, #1) by Jeannie Holmes Killbox (Sirantha Jax, #4) by Ann Aguirre Midnight Rising (Midnight Breed, #4) by Lara Adrian


message 91: by Judithe (new)

Judithe | 392 comments Yz the Whyz wrote: "Penney wrote: "I'm in, I love these!

Quick question ~ For The Brady Bunch category, do they need to have children together, or can it be separately (i.e. single dad falls for single neighbor)?"

T..."


I've been searching for a Brady Bunch one, too...considering this question & answer, would a Mercy Thompson book work? Adam has a daughter....


message 92: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Judithe wrote: I've been searching for a Brady Bunch one, too...considering this question & answer, would a Mercy Thompson book work? Adam has a daughter.... ."

I'll accept it.


message 93: by Amber (new)

Amber | 715 comments I'm in!

DURATION: March 1 - May 31, 2011

0/15

Welcome Back Kotter --
Laverne & Shirley --
Happy Days --
WKRP in Cincinnati --
Gilligan's Island --
One Day at a Time --
Dallas --
MASH --
Hawaii 5-0 --
E.R. --
Green Acres --
I Love Lucy! --
The Brady Bunch --
Star Trek --
A- Team -


message 94: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24462 comments Yz the Whyz wrote: "Judithe wrote: I've been searching for a Brady Bunch one, too...considering this question & answer, would a Mercy Thompson book work? Adam has a daughter.... ."

I'll accept it."


Hahaha! I may yet be able to do all 15 now! LOL!


message 95: by Steph (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 386 comments Judithe wrote: "I've been searching for a Brady Bunch one, too...considering this question & answer, would a Mercy Thompson book work? Adam has a daughter......"

Good one, Judithe! :)


message 96: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24462 comments Yz - would The Star King by Susan Grant be acceptable for the Brady Bunch show? The h has two children but don't know yet about the H...


message 97: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Jane (PS) wrote: "Yz - would The Star King by Susan Grant be acceptable for the Brady Bunch show? The h has two children but don't know yet about the H..."

That's fine.


message 98: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24462 comments Woohoo! Thanks Yz!

I'm in for 15!


message 99: by N.L. (last edited Feb 17, 2011 08:32AM) (new)

N.L. Riviezzo (nlriviezzo) 0/20 Read

Welcome Back Kotter -- Betrayals
Laverne & Shirley -- Tall, Dark & Dead
Happy Days -- Unseen
WKRP in Cincinatti -- Bite Club
Gilligan's Island -- Water Bound
One Day at a Time -- The Better Part of Darkness
Dallas -- Long Hard Ride
MASH -- Lover Mine
Hawaii 5-0 -- An Ice Cold Grave
E.R. -- Dark Embers
Green Acres -- Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night
I Love Lucy! -- This Side of the Grave
The Brady Bunch -- River Marked
Star Trek -- Midnight Awakening
A-Team -- Lover Unleashed
My Three Sons -- Colters' Woman
Elvira, Mistress of the Dark -- A Brush of Darkness
Bewitched -- Halfway Hexed
Facts of Life -- Demonglass
The Munsters -- The Ghoul Next Door

Betrayals (Strange Angels, #2) by Lilith Saintcrow Tall, Dark & Dead (Garnet Lacey, #1) by Tate Hallaway Unseen (Outcast Season, #3) by Rachel Caine Bite Club (The Morganville Vampires, #10) by Rachel Caine Water Bound (Sisters of the Heart, #1) by Christine Feehan The Better Part of Darkness (Charlie Madigan, #1) by Kelly Gay Long Hard Ride (Rough Riders, #1) by Lorelei James Lover Mine (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #8) by J.R. Ward An Ice Cold Grave (Harper Connelly, #3) by Charlaine Harris Dark Embers (Dragon's Heat, #1) by Tessa Adams Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night (Immortals After Dark, #4) by Kresley Cole This Side of the Grave (Night Huntress, #5) by Jeaniene Frost River Marked (Mercedes Thompson, #6) by Patricia Briggs Midnight Awakening (Midnight Breed, #3) by Lara Adrian Lover Unleashed (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #9) by J.R. Ward Colters' Woman (Colters' Legacy, #1) by Maya Banks A Brush of Darkness by Allison Pang Halfway Hexed (Southern Witch, #3) by Kimberly Frost Demonglass (Hex Hall, #2) by Rachel Hawkins The Ghoul Next Door (Monster High, #2) by Lisi Harrison


message 100: by Shellbelle (last edited Mar 22, 2011 12:49AM) (new)

 Shellbelle  | 195 comments Couch Potato Challenge
DURATION: March 1 - May 31, 2011
3/15 Completed

1. Welcome Back Kotter: City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare (YA)
2. Laverne and Shirley: Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas(Girl Friendship) 3/12/11★★★★
3. Happy Days: The Chase by Erin McCarthy (bad boy)
4. WKRP in Cincinnati:TBD
5. Gilligan's Island: TBD
6. One Day at a Time: The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis
7. Dallas: Never Again (Wizards of Nevermore) by Michele Bardsley 3/7/11 ★★★.5 (Texas)
8. M*A*S*H: TBD
9. Hawaii 5-0: One for the Money by Janet Evonovich
10. ER: Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward
11. Green Acres: Saddled and Spurred Lorelie James Rancher (opposites) 3/10/11★★★★
12. I Love Lucy: Any Man Of Mine by Rachel Gibson (red head)
13. The Brady Bunch: TBD
14. Star Trek: The Stone Prince by Gena Showalter
15. A-Team: The Darkest Secret by Gena Showalter

City of Fallen Angels (The Mortal Instruments, #4) by Cassandra Clare Secrets of a Summer Night (Wallflowers, #1) by Lisa Kleypas The Chase (Fast Track, #4) by Erin McCarthy The Sweetest Thing (Lucky Harbor, #2) by Jill Shalvis Never Again (Wizards of Nevermore, #1) by Michele Bardsley One for the Money (Stephanie Plum, #1) by Janet Evanovich Lover Unleashed (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #9) by J.R. Ward Saddled and Spurred  by Lorelei James Any Man of Mine (Chinooks Hockey Team, #6) by Rachel Gibson The Stone Prince  by Gena Showalter The Darkest Secret (Lords of the Underworld, #7) by Gena Showalter


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