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RRRC 2011 A - Z Book ChallengeDuration: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
26/26 Read Challenge Complete 07.24.11
A: After Dark by Jayne Castle, 04.02.11
B: Blood of the Rose by Anya Bast 01.15.11
C: The Clayborne Brides by Julie Garwood 02.23.11
D: Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison 01.29.11
E: Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison 02.11.11
F: A Fistful of Charms by Kim Harrison, 02.19.11
G: Ghost Town by Rachel Caine 01.30.11
H: Hard Eight by Janet Evanovich 02.09.11
I: The Immortal Hunter (Rogue Hunter, #2) by Lynsay Sands 02.03.11
J: Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank, 07.24.11
K: The Kadin by Bertrice Small 01.14.11
L: The Laughing Corpse by Laurell K. Hamilton, 03.03.11
M: Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews, 03.12.11
N: Notorious Pleasures by Elizabeth Hoyt, 06.10.11
O: One Dance with a Duke by Tessa Dare, 03.10.11
P: Prince of Dreams by Susan Krinard, 04.12.11
Q: Queen of Ambition by Fiona Buckley, 05.23.11
R: The Renegade Hunter (Rogue Hunter, #3) by Lynsay Sands 02.14.11
S: Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning 01.24.11
T: Ten Big Ones by Janet Evanovich 02.28.11
U: Unknown by Rachel Caine, 05.29.11
V: Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh, 05.28.11
W: White Night by Jim Butcher 01.26.11
X: The Luxe by Anna Godbersen 02.20.11
Y: You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister 02.24.11
Z: Zinnia by Jayne Castle, 04.24.11
RRRC 2011 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge50/50 Read
Challenge Complete 12.12.11
Challenge Title: Read the Books Getting Dusty In My TBR Shelves Challenge
Duration: Jan. 1, 2011 to Dec. 31, 2011
Goal: 50 books
Challenge Description: Read books I already own just begging to be read...
1. Becoming Jane Eyre by Sheila Kohler, 02.17.11
2. The Luxe by Anna Godbersen, 02.20.11
3. Rumors by Anna Godbersen, 02.21.11
4. Envy by Anna Godbersen, 02.21.11
5. Splendor by Anna Godbersen, 05.13.11
6. The Price of Blasphemy by A Virginian, 08.03.11
7. Jane by April Lindner, 08.20.11
8. A Duty to the Dead by Charles Todd, 08.09.11
9. An Impartial Witness by Charles Todd, 09.11.11
10. The Dead Travel Fast by Deanna Raybourn, 02.26.11
11. A Passage to India by E.M. Forster, 09.30.11
12. Room by Emma Donoghue, 06.06.11
13. Wolfgang's Revenge by Howard M. Tillison, 11.25.11
14. Shadow Zone by Iris Johansen, 05.25.11
15. The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel, 08.26.11
16. Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys, 02.22.11
17. The Lost Hours by Karen White, 10.31.11
18. Mistress Shakespeare by Karen Harper, 11.07.11
19. Blindsighted by Karin Slaughter, 12.12.11
20. Elizabeth Street: A novel based on true events by Laurie Fabiano, 09.11.11
21. Alone (Detective D.D. Warren, #1) by Lisa Gardner, 11.11.11
22. Beautiful Lies by Lisa Unger, 06.04.11
23. Senseless by Mary Burton, 08.17.11
24. Home To Italy by Peter Pezzelli, 08.23.11
25. What Dreams May Come by Richard Matheson, 09.07.11
26. Smoke Screen by Sandra Brown, 09.19.11
27. Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas, 03.20.11
28. Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas, 03.29.11
29. Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas, 06.01.11
30. Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas, 07.03.11
31. Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas, 07.09.11
32. Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas, 03.26.11
33. It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas, 04.25.11
34. Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas, 05.19.11
35. Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas, 06.12.11
36. A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas, 09.15.11
37. Against All Odds by Irene Hannon, 07.08.11
38. The Main Attraction by Jayne Ann Krentz, 07.19.11
39. Juliet by Anne Fortier, 10.18.11
40. Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters, 09.06.11
41. Somewhere to Belong by Judith McCoy Miller, 12.05.11
42. The Clayborne Brides by Julie Garwood, 02.23.11
43. To Conquer a Highlander by Mary Wine, 08.29.11
44. The Sari Shop Widow by Shobhan Bantwal, 07.31.11
45. Rage of Angels by Sidney Sheldon, 09.17.11
46. First Comes Marriage by Mary Balogh, 03.22.11
47. Then Comes Seduction by Mary Balogh, 04.13.11
48. At Last Comes Love by Mary Balogh, 04.27.11
49. Seducing an Angel by Mary Balogh, 05.17.11
50. A Secret Affair by Mary Balogh, 08.08.11
RRRC 2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge:Duration: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Level: Mor-book-ly Obese: 8 books over 450 pages
8/8 Read Challenge Complete 04.24.11)
1. Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning, 594 pages, 01.24.11
2. Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison, 501 pages, 02.11.11
3. A Fistful of Charms by Kim Harrison, 510 pages, 02.19.11
4. The Clayborne Brides by Julie Garwood, 464 pages, 02.23.11
5. For a Few Demons More by Kim Harrison, 456 pages, 03.25.11
6. Dune by Frank Herbert, 608 pages,04.09.11
7. Prodigal Son by Dean Koontz, 469 pages, 04.16.11
8. Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare, 478 pages, 04.24.11
RRRC Serial Reader Challenge Duration: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
32/32 Read Challenge Complete 08.07.11
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
5 books from Janet Evanovich Stephanie Plum Series
1. To the Nines, 02.19.11
2. Ten Big Ones, 02.28.11
3. Eleven on Top, 02.28.11
4. Twelve Sharp, 03.01.11
5. Lean Mean Thirteen, 03.16.11
4 books from Jim Butcher The Dresden Files
1. Small Favor, 04.23.11
2. Turn Coat, 05.15.11
3. Changes, 06.03.11
4. Ghost Story, 08.06.11
3 books from Kim Harrison The Hollows
1. A Fistful of Charms, 02.19.11
2. For a Few Demons More, 03.25.11
3. The Outlaw Demon Wails, 05.12.11
2 books from Lynsay Sands Argeneau
1. Born to Bite, 03.28.11
2. Hungry for You, 05.21.11
1 book from Anne Stuart The House of Rohan
1. Reckless, 04.10.11
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
chick-lit - First Comes Marriage by Mary Balogh, 03.22.11
romance - This Matter Of Marriage by Debbie Macomber, 04.18.11
mystery - Treachery in Death by J.D. Robb, 03.11.11
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi - Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon, 05.20.11
young adult - Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare, 04.24.11
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book): Try out a totally new author.
1. The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook, 08.07.11
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book): Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try.
1. Soulless by Gail Carriger, 06.19.11
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book): Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later.
1. Bitten by Kelley Armstrong, 06.26.11
6) The Book Strangler (1+ books): Read a whole series from the beginning to the end (or to the last published book).
The Hathaways by Lisa Kleypas
1. Mine Till Midnight, 03.20.11
2. Seduce Me at Sunrise, 03.29.11
3. Tempt Me at Twilight, 06.01.11
4. Married By Morning, 07.03.11
5. Love in the Afternoon, 07.09.11
7) 3rd Degree (3 books): Read a trilogy.
Chicago Fire Trilogy by Susan Wiggs
1. The Hostage, 06.22.11
2. The Mistress, 07.26.11
3. The Firebrand, 07.30.11
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book): A series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist
1. The Laughing Corpse by Laurell K. Hamilton, 03.03.11
January 2011 Reading ListCompleted Books - 17
1. Letters to Elise: A Peter Townsend Novella by Amanda Hocking, 01.02.11
2. Possession in Death (In Death, #31.5) by J.D. Robb, 01.04.11
3. Hot Six by Janet Evanovich, 01.06.11
4. The Kadin by Bertrice Small, 01.10.11
5. Eye Of The Storm by Jack Higgins, 01.12.11
6. Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher, 01.14.11
7. Blood of the Rose by Anya Bast, 01.15.11
8. The Pleasure Palace by Kate Emerson, 01.16.11
9. Between Two Queens by Kate Emerson, 01.19.11
10. Forget You Had a Daughter by Sandra Gregory, 01.19.11
11. Seven Up by Janet Evanovich, 01.22.11
12. Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning, 01.24.11
13. White Night by Jim Butcher, 01.26.11
14. 2nd Chance by James Patterson, 01.27.11
15. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison, 01.29.11
16. Ghost Town by Rachel Caine, 01.30.11
17. Blood of the Raven by Anya Bast, 01.30.11
February 2011 Reading ListCompleted Books - 27
1. The Good, the Bad, and the Undead by Kim Harrison, 02.02.11
2. The Immortal Hunter (Rogue Hunter, #2) by Lynsay Sands, 02.03.11
3. The Secret History of Elizabeth Tudor, Vampire Slayer by Lucy Weston, 02.05.11
4. Worth Dying For by Lee Childs, 02.07.11
5. By Royal Decree by Kate Emerson, 02.08.11
6. Hard Eight by Janet Evanovich, 02.09.11
7. Visions of Sugar Plums by Janet Evanovich, 02.11.11
8. Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison, 02.11.11
9. 3rd Degree by James Patterson, 02.12.11
10. 4th of July by James Patterson, 02.12.11
11. The 5th Horseman by James Patterson, 02.13.11
12. The Renegade Hunter (Rogue Hunter, #3) by Lynsay Sands, 02.14.11
13. Thunder Point by Jack Higgins, 02.16.11
14. Becoming Jane Eyre by Sheila Kohler, 02.17.11
15. To the Nines by Janet Evanovich, 02.19.11
16. A Fistful of Charms by Kim Harrison, 02.19.11
17. The Luxe by Anna Godbersen, 02.20.11
18. Rumors by Anna Godbersen, 02.21.11
19. Envy by Anna Godbersen, 02.21.11
20. Wide Sargasso Sea by Jean Rhys 02.22.11
21. The Clayborne Brides by Julie Garwood, 02.23.11
22. You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister, 02.24.11
23. She's No Faerie Princess by Christine Warren, 02.26.11
24. The Dead Travel Fast by Deanna Raybourn, 02.26.11
25. Vampire Transgression by Michael Schiefelbein, 02.27.11
26. Ten Big Ones by Janet Evanovich, 02.28.11
27. Eleven on Top by Janet Evanovich, 02.28.11
RRRC 2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Female)Duration: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
26/26 Read Challenge Complete 05.23.11
A: Aisling Grey, You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister, 02.24.11
B: Nan Bassett, Between Two Queens by Kate Emerson, 01.19.11
C: Penelope Coddington, Blood of the Rose, by Anya Bast, 01.15.11
D: Claire Danvers, Ghost Town by Rachel Caine, 01.30.11
E: Eve Dallas, Possession in Death (In Death, #31.5) by J.D. Robb, 01.04.11
F: Fiona, She's No Faerie Princess by Christine Warren, 02.26.11
G: Ghleanna, Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken, 05.05.11
H: Elizabeth Holland, The Luxe by Anna Godbersen, 02.20.11
I: Isabel Grant, The Clayborne Brides by Julie Garwood, 02.23.11
J: Janet Leslie, The Kadin by Bertrice Small, 01.10.11
K: Calliope Kane, Sins of the Flesh by Eve Silver, 03.19.11
L: MacKayla Lane, Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning, 01.24.11
M: Danielle McGill, The Immortal Hunter (Rogue Hunter, #2) by Lynsay Sands, 02.03.11
N: Naphré Kurata, Sins of the Soul by Eve Silver, 03.13.11
O: Amelia d’Orsay, One Dance with a Duke by Tessa Dare, 03.10.11
P: Stephanie Plum, Hot Six by Janet Evanovich, 01.06.11
Q: Phoebe Quillum, Dark Embers by Tessa Adams, 04.17.11
R: Rachel Morgan, The Good, the Bad, and the Undead by Kim Harrison, 02.02.11
S: Sarah Drake, Magic in the Wind (Drake Sisters, #1) by Christine Feehan, 04.17.11
T: Theodora Lestrange, The Dead Travel Fast by Deanna Raybourn, 02.26.11
U: Ursula Blanchard, Queen of Ambition by Fiona Buckley, 05.23.11
V: Vanessa Huxtable Dew, First Comes Marriage by Mary Balogh, 03.22.11
W: Josephine Willan, The Renegade Hunter (Rogue Hunter, #3) by Lynsay Sands, 02.14.11
X: Roxy Tam, Sins of the Heart by Eve Silver, 03.04.11
Y: Laurel Young, Dark Protector by Alexis Morgan, 03.09.11
Z: Zinnia Spring, Zinnia by Jayne Castle, 04.24.11
RRRC 2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Male)Duration: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
26/26 Read Challenge Complete 06.14.11
A: Andrei Dragulescu, The Dead Travel Fast, 02.26.11
B: Devlin Bane, Dark Protector by Alexis Morgan, 03.09.11
C: Nick Chastain, Zinnia by Jayne Castle, 04.24.11
D: Harry Dresden, White Night by Jim Butcher, 01.26.11
E: Ethan Sullivan, Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill, 03.07.11
F: Kisten Felps, Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison, 02.11.11
G: Gabriel Letourneau, Blood of the Raven by Anya Bast, 01.30.11
H: Henry Schoonmaker, Rumors by Anna Godbersen, 02.21.11
I: Inigo Montoya, The Princess Bride by William Goldman, 06.14.11
J: Jericho Barrons, Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning, 01.24.11
K: Dagan Krayl, Sins of the Heart by Eve Silver, 03.04.11
L: Leo Hathaway, Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas, 03.20.11
M: Joe Morelli, Hot Six by Janet Evanovich, 01.06.11
N: Nicholas Argeneau, The Renegade Hunter (Rogue Hunter, #3) by Lynsay Sands, 02.14.11
O: Aidan O'Shea, Blood of the Rose by Anya Bast, 01.15.11
P: Decker Argeneau Pimms, The Immortal Hunter (Rogue Hunter, #2) by Lynsay Sands, 02.03.11
Q: Luis Queen, Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich, 03.01.11
R: Roarke, Treachery in Death by J.D. Robb, 03.11.11
S: Shane Collins, Ghost Town by Rachel Caine, 01.30.11
T: Travis Clayborne, The Clayborne Brides by Julie Garwood, 02.23.11
U: Stefan Uccello, River Marked by Patricia Briggs, 03.21.11
V: Drake Vireo, Fire Me Up by Katie MacAlister, 03.05.11
W: Tobias Walker, She's No Faerie Princess by Christine Walker, 02.26.11
X: Stephan Huxtable, First Comes Marriage by Mary Balogh, 03.22.11
Y: Piers Yelverton, When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James, 05.27.11
Z: Zander Rubio, Wicked Temptation Immortal Lovers 1 by Cora Zane, 03.02.11
PNR 2011 March Reading Challenge “The Power of Three”
DURATION: March 1 - March 31, 2011
10/10 Read CHALLENGE COMPLETE 03.19.11
Three Word Titles
1. Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh, 03.18.11
2. Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill, 03.07.11
3. Fire Me Up by Katie MacAlister, 03.05.11
Three Word Authors
4. The Laughing Corpse by Laurell J. Hamilton, 03.03.11
5. Circus of the Damned by Laurell K. Hamilton, 03.06.11
6. The Lunatic Cafe by Laurell K. Hamilton, 03.08.11
Trilogy: Otherkin Trilogy by Eve Silver
7. Sins of the Heart, 03.04.11
8. Sins of the Soul, 03.13.11
9. Sins of the Flesh, 03.19.11
Third Book in a Series
10. Light My Fire by Katie MacAlister, 03.16.11
March 2011 Reading ListCompleted Books - 30
1. Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich, 03.01.11
2. Wicked Temptation Immortal Lovers 1 by Cora Zane, 03.02.11
3. The Laughing Corpse by Laurell K. Hamilton, 03.03.11
4. Sins of the Heart by Eve Silver, 03.04.11
5. Fire Me Up by Katie MacAlister, 03.05.11
6. Circus of the Damned by Laurell K. Hamilton, 03.06.11
7. Plum Lovin' by Janet Evanovich, 03.06.11
8. Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill, 03.07.11
9. The Lunatic Cafe by Laurell K. Hamilton, 03.08.11
10. Dark Protector by Alexis Morgan, 03.09.11
11. One Dance with a Duke by Tessa Dare, 03.10.11
12. Treachery in Death by J.D. Robb, 03.11.11
13. Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews, 03.12.11
14. Sins of the Soul by Eve Silver, 03.13.11
15. My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding Anthology, 03.13.11
16. Beyond Eden by Catherine Coulter, 03.15.11
17. Light My Fire by Katie MacAlister, 03.16.11
18. Lean Mean Thirteen by Janet Evanovich, 03.16.11
19. Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh, 03.18.11
20. Sins of the Flesh by Eve Silver, 03.19.11
21. Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas, 03.20.11
22. The Iron King by Julie Kagawa, 03.20.11
23. River Marked by Patricia Briggs, 03.21.11
24. First Comes Marriage by Mary Balogh, 03.22.11
25. For a Few Demons More by Kim Harrison, 03.25.11
26. Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas, 03.26.11
27. Black Beauty by Anna Sewell, 03.26.11
28. Heat Wave by Richard Castle, 03.27.11
29. Born to Bite by Lynsay Sands, 03.28.11
30. Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas, 03.29.11
RRRC READ-THE-MONTH Italian Edition M-A-R-Z-O (March) Duration: March 1 - March 31, 2011
5/5 Read CHALLENGE COMPLETE 03.12.11
M: Dark Protector by Alexis Morgan, 03.09.11
A: Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews, 03.12.11
R: Treachery in Death by J.D. Robb, 03.11.11
Z: Wicked Temptation by Cora Zane, 03.02.11
O: One Dance with a Duke by Tessa Dare, 03.10.11
RRRC Monthly Featured Author Challenges:February 2011: Julie Garwood, The Clayborne Brides, 02.21.11 (C/A)
March 2011: Catherine Coulter, Beyond Eden, 03.15.11 (C/B)
April 2011: Debbie Macomber, This Matter Of Marriage, 04.18.11 (C/B)
May 2011: Iris Johansen, Shadow Zone, 05.25.11 (A/A)
June 2011: Lynsay Sands, The Countess, 06.18.11 (A/A)
July 2011: Linda Lael Miller, Forever and the Night, 07.12.11 (B/B)
August 2011: Lori Foster, Jordan, 08.22.11 (C/B)
September 2011: P.C. Cast, Goddess of Light, 09.13.11 (B/B)
October 2011: Richelle Mead, Succubus Blues, 10.22.11 (C/A)
November 2011: Sandra Brown, Lethal, 11.21.11 (B/B)
December 2011: Diana Palmer, Wyoming Tough, 12.10.11 (C/A)
RRRC Read-The-Season SPRING Challenge : P-R-I-M-A-V-E-R-A (Spring) Duration: March 20, 2011 - June 20, 2011
10/10 Read Challenge Complete 04.26.11
P: River Marked by Patricia Briggs, 03.21.11
R: Heat Wave by Richard Castle, 03.27.11
I: India Black by Carol. K. Carr, 04.03.11
M: Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews, 04.21.11
A: After Dark by Jayne Castle, 04.02.11
V: Deadly Nightshade by Victor J. Banis, 04.28.11
E:Eternal Pleasure by Nina Bangs, 04.03.11
R: Reckless by Anne Stuart, 04.10.11
A: Dark Embers by Tessa Adams, 04.17.11
Bonus:
Plum Lucky by Janet Evanovitch, 04.26.11
RRRC 2011 Random Book List ChallengeRBL #18 (ends March 29): My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding, 03.13.11
RBL #19 (ends April 5): The Iron King by Julie Kagawa, 03.20.11
RBL #20 (ends April 12): Black Beauty by Anna Sewell, 03.26.11
RBL #21 (ends April 19): Dune by Frank Herbert, 04.09.11
RBL #22 (ends April 26): Prodigal Son by Dean Koontz, 04.16.11
RBL #23 (ends May 3): Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare, 04.24.11
RBL #24 (ends May 10): The Gunslinger by Stephen King, 04.29.11
RBL #25 (ends May 17): Stray by Rachel Vincent, 05.03.11
RBL #26 (ends May 24): Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood, 05.08.11
RBL #27 (ends May 31): Minx by Julia Quinn, 05.22.11
RBL #28 (ends June 7): Blood Brothers by Nora Roberts, 05.24.11
RBL #29 (ends June 14): Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz, 05.30.11
RBL #30 (ends June 21): Room by Emma Donoghue, 06.06.11
RBL #31 (ends June 28): Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas, 06.12.11
RBL #32 (ends July 5): Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon for Seize the Night, 06.25.11
RBL #33 (ends July 12): The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole, 06.25.11
RBL #34 (ends July 19): Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris, 07.03.11
RBL #35 (ends July 26): Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovitch for Hot Six, 07.04.11
RBL #36 (ends August 02): Burnt Offerings by Laurell K. Hamilton for The Killing Dance, 07.07.11
RBL #37 (ends August 09): Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier, 07.23.11
RBL #38 (ends August 16): Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovitch for Seven Up, 08.02.11
RBL #39 (ends August 23): The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan for The Dark and Hollow Places, 08.03.11
RBL #40 (ends August 30): Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews for Magic Slays, 08.13.11
RBL #41 (ends September 6): Villette by Charlotte Bronte, 09.04.11
RBL #42 (ends September 13): Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris for From Dead to Worse, 09.01.11
RBL #43 (ends September 20): Changeless by Gail Carriger for Soulless, 09.09.11
RBL #44 (ends September 27): skip
RBL #45 (ends October 4): Evermore by Alyson Noel, 09.20.11
RBL #46 (ends October 11): The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger, 10.02.11
RBL #47 (ends October 18): One Day by David Nicholls, 10.08.11
RBL #48 (ends October 25): Graceling by Kristin Cashore, 10.20.11
RBL #49 (ends November 1): A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle, 10.09.11
RBL #50 (ends November 8): The Queen of the Damned by Anne Rice, 10.30.11
RBL #51 (ends November 15): Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead for Succubus Revealed, 10.22.11
RBL #52 (ends November 22): The Help by Kathryn Stockett, 10.29.11
RBL #53 (ends November 29): Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick, 11.18.11
RBL #54 (ends December 6): The Girl in the Steel Corset by Kady Cross, 11.24.11
RBL #55 (ends December 13): Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue by Stephanie Laurens, 11.25.11
RBL #56 (ends December 20): Spider Bones by Kathy Reichs for Death du Jour, 12.07.11
RBL #57 (ends December 27): 1225 Christmas Tree Lane by Debbie Macomber, 12.11.11
RRRC And the Winner Is....Oscar Winners Duration - March 5th, 2011 to August 31, 2011
10/10 Read Challenge Complete 06.29.11
1. Best Picture: The King's Speech: It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas, 04.25.11
2. Actor in a Leading Role: Colin Firth India Black by Carol K. Carr, 04.03.11
3. Actress in a Leading Role: Natalie Portman: Michal by Jill Eileen Smith, 05.04.11
4. Animated Feature Film: Toy Story 3: Then Comes Seduction by Mary Balogh, 04.13.11
5. Costume Design: Alice In Wonderland: Heart Mate by Robin D. Owens, 05.07.11
6. Foreign Language Film: In a Better World: Dark Embers by Tessa Adams, 04.17.11
7. Makeup: The Wolfman: River Marked by Patricia Briggs, 03.21.11
8. Short Film: God of Love: Seducing an Angel by Mary Balogh, 05.17.11
9. Visual Effects: Inception: Prince of Dreams by Susan Krinard, 04.12.11
10. Writing: The Social Network: Everywhere That Mary Went by Lisa Scottoline, 06.29.11
RRRC Romance 101 Reading Challenge Duration: March 18, 2011 - September 17, 2011
12/12 Read Challenge Complete 07.18.11
1. Contemporary Romance: This Matter Of Marriage by Debbie Macomber, 04.18.11
2. Historical Romance: The Lion's Lady by Julie Garwood, 04.06.11
3. Romantic Suspense: Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood, 05.07.11
4. Paranormal Romance: Born to Bite by Lynsay Sands, 03.28.11
5. Science-Fiction: Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh, 05.28.11
6. Fantasy Romance: The Princess Bride by William Goldman, 06.14.11
7. Time-travel Romance: Dance Through Time by Lynn Kurland, 07.18.11
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance: Michal by Jill Eileen Smith, 05.04.11
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance: Ice Blue by Anne Stuart, 05.01.11
10. Erotic Romance: Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh, 06.21.11
11. Serial or Category Romance: Twilight Memories by Maggie Shayne, 06.27.11
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction: Finger Lickin' Fifteen by Janet Evanovich, 05.15.11
RRRC Full Moon Challenge - Phase 3 Duration: April 17th to August 23rd
Level: Moon-Strider
8/8 Read Challenge Complete 05.31.11
Pink Moon - Book that has a Pink/Red Cover or has a courtesan, mistress or prostitute character
1. Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich, 05.07.11
2. Orchid by Jayne Castle, 05.18.11
Flower Moon - Book that has Flowers on the Cover or in the Title or a chick-lit book
3. Finger Lickin' Fifteen by Janet Evanovich, 05.15.11
4. Holy Smokes by Katie MacAlister, 04.19.11
Strawberry Moon - Fruit on the Cover or title or an GLBT romance
5. Apple Turnover Murder by Joanne Fluke, 05.31.11
6. Deadly Nightshade by Victor. J. Banis, 04.28.11
Buck Moon - Weather scene on the cover or in the title or Read an interracial romance
7. Stormy Challenge by Stephanie James, 04.30.11
8. Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypass, 05.19.11
RRRC Read Your Name ChallengeDuration: March 24, 2011 – June 23, 2011
13/13 Read Challenge Complete 05.28.11
J: Zinnia by Jayne Castle, 04.24.11
O: The Outlaw Demon Wails by Kim Harrison, 05.12.11
A: After Dark by Jayne Castle, 04.02.11
N: Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh, 05.28.11
N: Blood Brothers by Nora Roberts, 05.24.11
D: Dark Embers by Tessa Adams, 04.17.11
E: Eternal Pleasure by Nina Bangs, 04.03.11
S: Splendor by Anna Godbersen, 05.13.11
A: At Last Comes Love by Mary Balogh, 04.27.11
N: Eternal Craving by Nina Bangs, 05.25.11
T: Then Comes Seduction by Mary Balogh, 04.13.11
I: It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas, 04.25.11
S: Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas, 03.29.11
Read-the-Month Italian Edition: APRILE (April) Duration: April 1, 2011 - April 30, 2011
6/6 Read CHALLENGE COMPLETE 04.12.11
A: After Dark by Jayne Castle, 04.02.11
P: Prince of Dreams by Susan Krinard, 04.12.11
R: Reckless by Anne Stuart, 04.10.11
I: India Black by Carol K. Carr, 04.03.11
L: The Lion's Lady by Julie Garwood, 04.06.11
E: Eternal Pleasure by Nina Bangs, 04.03.11
April 2011 Reading ListCompleted Books 24
1. After Dark by Jayne Castle, 04.02.11
2. Eternal Pleasure by Nina Bangs, 04.03.11
3. India Black by Carol K. Carr, 04.03.11
4. The Lion's Lady by Julie Garwood, 04.06.11
5. Dune by Frank Herbert, 04.09.11
6. Reckless by Anne Stuart,04.10.11
7. Prince of Dreams by Susan Krinard, 04.12.11
8. Then Comes Seduction by Mary Balogh, 04.13.11
9. Bloody Bones by Laurell K. Hamilton, 04.16.11
10. Prodigal Son by Dean Koontz, 04.16.11
11. Magic in the Wind (Drake Sisters, #1) by Christine Feehan, 04.17.11
12. Dark Embers by Tessa Adams, 04.17.11
13. This Matter Of Marriage by Debbie Macomber, 04.18.11
14. Holy Smokes by Katie MacAlister, 04.19.11
15. Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews, 04.21.11
16. Small Favor by Jim Butcher, 04.23.11
17. Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare, 04.24.11
18. Zinnia by Jayne Castle, 04.24.11
19. It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas, 04.25.11
20. Plum Lucky by Janet Evanovitch, 04.26.11
21. At Last Comes Love by Mary Balogh, 04.27.11
22. Deadly Nightshade by Victor J. Banis, 04.28.11
23. The Gunslinger by Stephen King, 04.29.11
24. Stormy Challenge by Stephanie James, 04.30.11
I love reading challenges too much not to do this one!RRRC A Lifetime of Books Challenge
Duration: March 27, 2011 - March 26, 2013
41/53 Read
Updated 12.31.11
1961 A Civil Contract by Georgette Heyer
1962 We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson, 11.26.11
1963 Bride of Pendorric by Victoria Holt, 11.14.11
1964 I Never Promised You a Rose Garden by Joanne Greenberg, 11.29.11
1965 Dune by Frank Herbert, 04.09.11
1966 Menfreya in Morning by Victoria Holt
1967 Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin, 11.30.11
1968 Cousin Kate by Georgette Heyer
1969 The Godfather by Mario Puzo
1970 Charity Girl by Georgette Heyer, 11.29.11
1971 Hell House by Richard Matheson, 09.21.11
1972 The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen Woodiwiss
1973 The Princess Bride by William Goldman, 06.14.11
1974 The Wolf and the Dove by Kathleen Woodiwiss
1975 Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters, 09.06.11
1976 Interview With the Vampire by Anne Rice, 11.27.11
1977 What Dreams May Come by Richard Matheson, 09.07.11
1978 The Autumn Countess by Catherine Coulter, 08.30.11
1979 The Cater Street Hangman by Anne Perry, 12.01.11
1980 The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean Auel, 08.26.11
1981 The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters, 12.22.11
1982 The Gunslinger by Stephen King, 04.29.11
1983 Phantoms by Dean Koontz
1984 Evening Star by Catherine Coulter
1985 Honor's Splendour by Julie Garwood
1986 Midnight Star by Catherine Coulter
1987 The Main Attraction by Jayne Ann Krentz, 07.19.11
1988 The Lion's Lady by Julie Garwood, 04.06.11
1989 A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught, 12.31.11
1990 Sojourn by R.A. Salvatore, 09.26.11
1991 The Prize by Julie Garwood, 12.21.11
1992 On Dangerous Ground by Jack Higgins, 07.10.11
1993 Everywhere That Mary Went by Lisa Scottoline, 06.29.11
1994 Twilight Memories by Maggie Shayne, 06.27.11
1995 Prince of Dreams by Susan Krinard, 04.12.11
1996 Minx by Julia Quinn, 05.22.11
1997 Zinnia by Jayne Castle, 04.24.11
1998 Orchid by Jayne Castle, 05.18.11
1999 One Night for Love by Mary Balogh, 08.04.11
2000 Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood, 05.08.11
2001 Bitten by Kelley Armstrong, 06.26.11
2002 Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon, 05.20.11
2003 Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh, 06.21.11
2004 Goddess of Spring by P.C. Cast, 07.14.11
2005 It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas, 04.25.11
2006 Beautiful Lies by Lisa Unger, 06.04.11
2007 Plum Lucky by Janet Evanovich, 04.26.11
2008 Eternal Pleasure by Nina Bangs, 04.03.11
2009 Then Comes Seduction by Mary Balogh, 04.13.11
2010 Changes by Jim Butcher, 06.03.11
2011 Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward, 07.21.11
2012 TBD
2013 TBD
BDB CHALLENGE: I LOVE THE BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD, ESPECIALLY MY MAN VISHOUSDuration: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
52/52 Read
Challenge Complete 08.25.11
I: India Black by Carol K. Carr, 04.03.11
L: Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward, 07.21.11
O: The Outlaw Demon Wails by Kim Harrison, 05.12.11
V: Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh, 05.28.11
E: Eternal Pleasure by Nina Bangs, 04.03.11
T: Turn Coat by Jim Butcher, 05.15.11
H: Hungry for You by Lynsay Sands, 05.21.11
E: Eternal Craving by Nina Bangs, 05.25.11
B: Bitten by Kelley Armstrong, 06.26.11
L: Forever and the Night by Linda Lael Miller, 07.12.11
A: When Darkness Comes by Alexandra Ivy, 05.21.11
C: Changes by Jim Butcher, 06.03.11
K: The Killing Dance by Laurell K. Hamilton, 06.08.11
D: Dark Embers by Tessa Adams, 04.17.11
A: Blood of an Angel by Anya Bast, 08.03.11
G: Ghost Story by Jim Butcher, 08.06.11
G: Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken, 05.05.11
E: Embrace The Darkness by Alexandra Ivy, 08.25.11
R: Unseen by Rachel Caine, 07.11.11
B: Bloody Bones by Laurell K. Hamilton, 04.16.11
R: Blood Brothers by Nora Roberts, 05.24.11
O: Of Blood and Honey by Stina Leicht, 06.17.11
T: Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh, 06.21.11
H: White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison, 06.12.11
E: Eternal Prey by Nina Bangs, 07.17.11
R: Reckless by Anne Stuart, 04.10.11
H: Notorious Pleasures by Elizabeth Hoyt, 06.10.11
O: On Dangerous Ground by Jack Higgins, 07.10.11
O: Orchid by Jayne Castle, 05.18.11
D: Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas, 05.19.11
E: Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovitch, 05.07.11
S: Small Favor by Jim Butcher, 04.23.11
P: Prodigal Son by Dean Koontz, 04.16.11
E: Finger Lickin' Fifteen by Janet Evanovitch, 05.15.11
C: Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare, 04.24.11
I: It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas, 04.26.11
A: Blood of the Damned by Anya Bast, 08.18.11
L: Burnt Offerings by Laurell K. Hamilton, 07.07.11
L: The Lion's Lady by Julie Garwood, 04.06.11
Y: Day of the Dragon by Rebecca York, 06.30.11
M: Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews, 04.21.11
Y: Yours For Eternity by Hannah Howell, 07.27.11
M: Minx by Julia Quinn, 05.22.11
A: At Last Comes Love by Mary Balogh, 04.27.11
N: Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon, 05.20.11
V: Stray by Rachel Vincent, 05.03.11
I: Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews, 06.15.11
S: Soulless by Gail Carriger, 06.19.11
H: Holy Smokes by Katie MacAlister, 04.19.11
O: Heart Mate by Robin D. Owens, 05.07.11
U: Unknown by Rachel Caine, 05.29.11
S: Twilight Memories by Maggie Shayne, 06.27.11
SOS "I Spy" Title ChallengeDuration: April 10, 2011 - April 9, 2012
24/24 Read
Challenge Complete 09.25.11
√1. Color: White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison, 06.12.11 ★★★★★
√2. Number: 50 Ways to Hex Your Lover by Linda Wisdom, 05.31.11 ★★★★
√3. Things That Grow: Zinnia by Jayne Castle, 04.24.11 ★★★
√4. 4 Seasons: Goddess of Spring by P.C. Cast, 07.14.11 ★★★★
√5. First Name: Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank, 07.24.11 ★★★★
√6. Places: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare, 07.15.11 ★★★★
√7. Body Part: Heart Mate by Robin D. Owens, 05.07.11 ★★★
√8. Weapon: The Fallen Blade by Jon Courtenay Grimwood, 08.14.11 ★★
√9. Body of Water: Goddess of the Sea by P.C. Cast, 06.05.11 ★★★★
√10. Form of Water: Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh, 08.19.11 ★★★
√11. Product of Fire: Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews, 04.21.11 ★★★
√12. Heavenly Body: Blue Moon by Laurell K. Hamilton, 08.12.11 ★★★★
√13. Architecture: Hell House by Richard Matheson, 09.21.11 ★★★
√14. 5 Senses: Second Sight by Amanda Quick, 09.17.11 ★★★
√15. Royal Title: Keeper of the King by Nigel Bennett, 06.20.11 ★★★★
√16. Family Member: Prodigal Son by Dean Koontz, 04.16.11 ★★★
√17. 4 Elements: Witch Fire by Anya Bast, 09.25.11 ★★★
√18. Time of Day: Twilight Memories by Maggie Shayne, 06.27.11 ★★★
√19. Metal: The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook, 08.07.11 ★★★★
√20.Emotion/Feeling: Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon, 05.20.11 ★★★★
√21. Animal/Insect: Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs, 06.23.11 ★★★★
√22. Something to Read: Ghost Story by Jim Butcher, 08.06.11 ★★★★★
√23. Gender Identifier: The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa, 05.26.11 ★★★
√24. Paranormal Being: Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken, 05.05.11 ★★★★
(new post every 3 or so books read)
NBRC Animal Alphabet Reading ChallengeDuration: April 1, 2011 – March 31, 2012
Letters Completed: 26/26
131/131 Books Read
Challenge Complete 10.17.11
√Ape, √Bison, √Camel, √Dingo, √Ewe, √Fish, √Gazelle, √Hyena, √Iguana, √Jackal, √Koala, √Lemur, √Meerkat, √Newt, √Otter, √Penguin, √Quail, √Rabbit, √Seal, √Tiger, √Urraca, √Viper, √Wolf, √Xantus, √Yak, √Zebra
√Ape (3/3)
A: After Dark by Jayne Castle, 04.02.11
P: Prince of Dreams by Susan Krinard, 04.12.11
E: Eternal Pleasure by Nina Bangs, 04.03.11
√Bison (5/5)
B: At Last Comes Love by Mary Balogh, 04.27.11
I: India Black by Carol K. Carr, 04.03.11
S: Small Favor by Jim Butcher, 04.23.11
O: The Outlaw Demon Wails by Kim Harrison, 05.12.11
N: Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh, 05.28.11
√Camel (5/5)
C: Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare, 04.24.11
A: About A Dragon by G.A. Aiken, 05.14.11
M: This Matter Of Marriage by Debbie Macomber, 04.18.11
E: Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovitch, 05.07.11
L: Leya Brandon, Stormy Challenge By Stephanie James, 04.30.11
√Dingo (5/5)
D: Dune by Frank Herbert, 04.09.11
I: It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas, 04.25.11
N: Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon, 05.20.11
G: The Gunslinger by Stephen King, 04.29.11
O: Heart Mate by Robin D. Owens, 05.07.11
√Ewe (3/3)
E: Eternal Craving by Nina Bangs, 05.25.11
W: When Darkness Comes by Alexandra Ivy, 05.21.11
E: Plum Lucky by Janet Evanovitch, 04.26.11
√Fish (4/4)
F: Magic in the Wind by Christine Feehan, 04.17.11
I: Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews, 04.21.11
S: Seducing an Angel by Mary Balogh, 05.17.11
H: Hungry for You by Lynsay Sands, 05.21.11
√Gazelle (7/7)
G: Goddess of the Sea by P.C. Cast, 06.05.11
A: Dark Embers by Tessa Adams, 04.17.11
Z: Zinnia by Jayne Castle, 04.24.11
E: Finger Lickin' Fifteen by Janet Evanovitch, 05.15.11
L: The Lion's Lady by Julie Garwood, 04.06.11
L: Bloody Bones by Laurell K. Hamilton, 04.16.11
E: Everywhere That Mary Went by Lisa Scottoline, 06.29.11
√Hyena (5/5)
H: Holy Smokes by Katie MacAlister, 04.19.11
Y: Day of the Dragon by Rebecca York, 06.30.11
E: Elena Michaels, Bitten by Kelley Armstrong, 06.26.11
N: The Hollow by Nora Roberts, 07.16.11
A: Aidan Tremayne, Forever and the Night by Linda Lael Miller, 07.12.11
√Iguana (6/6)
I: Ice Blue by Anne Stuart, 05.01.11
G: Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken, 05.05.11
U: Unknown by Rachel Caine, 05.29.11
A: Alexia Tarabotti, Soulless by Gail Carriger, 06.19.11
N: Notorious Pleasures by Elizabeth Hoyt, 06.10.11
A: Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews, 06.15.11
√Jackal (6/6)
J: Michal by Jill Eileen Smith, 05.04.11
A: Anita Blake, The Killing Dance by Laurell K. Hamilton, 06.08.11
C: Changes by Jim Butcher, 06.03.11
K: Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas, 05.19.11
A: Annabelle Hunt, Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas, 06.12.11
L: Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas, 06.01.11
√Koala (5/5)
K: Keeper of the King by Nigel Bennett, 06.20.11
O: Orchid by Jayne Castle, 05.18.11
A: Anna Latham, Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs, 06.23.11
L: 50 Ways to Hex Your Lover by Linda Wisdom, 05.31.11
A: Splendor by Anna Godbersen, 05.13.11
√Lemur (5/5)
L: Burnt Offerings by Laurell K. Hamilton, 07.07.11
E: When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James, 05.27.11
M: Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz, 05.30.11
U: Beautiful Lies by Lisa Unger, 06.04.11
R: Reckless by Anne Stuart, 04.10.11
√Meerkat (7/7)
M: Minx by Julie Quinn, 05.22.11
E: Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovitch, 07.04.11
E: Eric Northman, Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris, 07.03.11
R: Stray by Rachel Vincent, 05.03.11
K: The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa, 05.26.11
A: Amelia Hathaway, Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas, 07.03.11
T: Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh, 06.21.11
√Newt (4/4)
N: Night Embrace (Dark-Hunter, #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon, 06.25.11
E: Eternal Prey by Nina Bangs, 07.17.11
W: White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison, 06.12.11
T: Turn Coat by Jim Butcher, 05.15.11
√Otter (5/5)
O: On Dangerous Ground by Jack Higgins, 07.10.11
T: Twilight Memories by Maggie Shayne, 06.27.11
T: Tom Silver, The Hostage by Susan Wiggs, 06.22.11
E: Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovitch, 08.02.11
R: The Reluctant Vampire by Lynsay Sands, 07.28.11
√Penguin (7/7)
P: Prodigal Son by Dean Koontz, 04.16.11
E: Embrace The Darkness by Alexandra Ivy, 08.25.11
N: Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh, 08.19.11
G: The Princess Bride by William Goldman, 06.14.11
U: Unseen by Rachel Caine, 07.11.11
I: The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook, 08.07.11
N: The Pagan Stone by Nora Roberts, 07.22.11
√Quail (5/5)
Q: Quinn Black, Blood Brothers by Nora Roberts, 05.24.11
U: Ursula Blanchard, Queen of Ambition by Fiona Buckley, 05.23.11
A: Against All Odds by Irene Hannon, 07.08.11
I: Isabella Russ, Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank, 07.24.11
L: Laurant Madden, Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood, 05.08.11
√Rabbit (6/6)
R: Room by Emma Donoghue, 06.06.11
A: Apple Turnover Murder by Joanne Fluke, 05.31.11
B: Ghost Story by Jim Butcher, 08.06.11
B: Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison, 07.02.11
I: Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews, 08.13.11
T: A Duty to the Dead by Charles Todd, 08.09.11
√Seal (4/4)
S: One Night with You by Sophie Jordan, 08.01.11
E: Lauren Edgeworth, One Night for Love by Mary Balogh, 08.04.11
A: Blood of an Angel by Anya Bast, 08.03.11
L: Dance Through Time by Lynn Kurland, 07.18.11
√Tiger (5/5)
T: An Impartial Witness by Charles Todd, 09.11.11
I: Shadow Zone by Iris Johansen, 05.25.11
G: Changeless by Gail Carriger, 09.09.11
E: Eva Rayburn, Senseless by Mary Burton, 08.17.11
R: The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason, 08.02.11
√Urraca (6/6)
U: The Undead Heart: by Tate Jackson, 10.17.11
R: Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts, 06.27.11
R: Face the Fire by Nora Roberts, 07.28.11
A: Blood of the Damned by Anya Bast, 08.18.11
C: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare, 07.15.11
A: The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel, 08.26.11
√Viper (5/5)
V: Deadly Nightshade by Victor J. Banis, 04.28.11
I: Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer, 07.30.11
P: The Price of Blasphemy by A. Virginian, 08.03.11
E: Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters, 09.06.11
R: Heaven and Earth by Nora Roberts, 07.25.11
√Wolf (4/4)
W: Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward, 07.21.11
O: Of Blood and Honey by Stina Leicht, 06.17.11
L: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas, 07.09.11
F: The Fallen Blade: Act One of the Assassini by Jim Courtenay Grimwood, 08.14.11
√Xantus (6/6)
X: Katherine Huxtable, Then Comes Seduction by Mary Balogh, 04.13.11
A: Jane by April Lindner, 08.20.11
N: Nocturne by Syrie James, 07.22.11
T: Torin McLeren, To Conquer a Highlander by Mary WIne, 08.29.11
U: Undead and Undermined by MaryJanice Davidson, 09.23.11
S: The Firebrand by Susan Wiggs, 07.30.11
√Yak (3/3)
Y: Yours For Eternity by Hannah Howell, 07.27.11
A: Andrea Todd, Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke, 08.15.11
K: The Main Attraction by Jane Ann Krentz, 07.19.11
√Zebra (5/5)
Z: Richard Zeeman, Blue Moon by Laurell K. Hamilton, 08.12.11
E: Elizabeth Street: A novel based on true events by Laurie Fabiano, 09.11.11
B: A Secret Affair by Mary Balogh, 08.08.11
R: The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan, 08.03.11
A: Andrea Jameson, The Countess by Catherine Coulter, 08.30.11
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NBRC 2011 Serious Readers Challenge Level 1: 1 - 100 Books
Duration: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
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NBRC Paranormal 11.11.11 Book Challenge Duration: April 10, 2011 - November 11, 2011
Level: Easy
11/11 Read Challenge Complete 06.23.11
1. Vampire: The Killing Dance by Laurell K. Hamilton, 06.08.11
2. Werewolf: Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs, 06.23.11
3. Shifter: Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews, 04.21.11
4. Demon: The Outlaw Demon Wails by Kim Harrison, 05.12.11
5. Fae: The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa, 05.26.11
6. Dragon: Holy Smokes by Katie MacAlister, 04.19.11
7. Wizard: Small Favor by Jim Butcher, 04.23.11
8. Zombie: Bloody Bones by Laurell K. Hamilton, 04.16.11
9. Angels: Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare, 04.24.11
10. Mermaid: Goddess of the Sea by P.C. Cast, 06.05.11
11. Gods: Eternal Craving by Nina Bangs, 05.25.11
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SOS "Reading Resolutions" Duration: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
24/24 Read Challenge Complete 08.06.11
Rules:
✘8 non PNR/UF books will be allowed
✘You may post as you go or right away
✘Please edit your initial list with updates stating # of books read so far, date read and # of stars given
Quit Smoking: police officer/dragon
√1. Small Favor by Jim Butcher, 04.23.11 ★★★★
√2. Holy Smokes by Katie MacAlister, 04.19.11 ★★★
Lose weight: chunky books
√3. Prodigal Son by Dean Koontz, 04.16.11 ★★★
√4. White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison, 06.12.11 ★★★★★
Exercise more: Read a UF book
√5. Turn Coat by Jim Butcher, 05.15.11 ★★★★
√6. Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews, 04.21.11 ★★★
Eat better: Read an anthology
√7. Bite, 07.29.11 ★★★
√8. Yours For Eternity, 07.27.11 ★★★
New job: Read a book who's cover drew you to it
√9. Ghost Story by Jim Butcher, 08.06.11 ★★★★★
√10. The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa, 05.26.11 ★★★
Save money: Read a book you bought using a gift card you received in 2010
√11. Twilight Memories by Maggie Shayne, 06.27.11 ★★★
√12. Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon, 05.20.11 ★★★★
Have a baby: Read a 1st in series book
√13. Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare, 04.24.11 ★★★★
√14. The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason, 08.02.11 ★★★★
Go back to school: Read a book by a new-to-you author
√15. Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh, 06.21.11 ★★★★
√16. Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken, 05.05.11 ★★★★
Get married: Read a PNR book
√17. Blood of an Angel by Anya Bast, 08.03.11 ★★★
√18. Hungry for You by Lynsay Sands, 05.21.11 ★★★★
Take a vacation:
√19. Soulless by Gail Carriger (London), 06.19.11 ★★★★
√20. Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon (New Orleans), 06.25.11 ★★★★
Buy a house: Read a book you own
√21. Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh, 05.28.11 ★★★★
√22. Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison, 07.02.11 ★★★★
Reconnect with old friends:
√23. Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward, 07.21.11 ★★★★
√24. Magic in the Wind (Drake Sisters, #1) by Christine Feehan, 04.17.11 ★★★★
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SOS Challenge Addicts' R Us! Challenge Duration: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
36/36 Read Challenge Complete 08.19.11
44/63 Read In Total / Updated 09.17.11
√1. RRRC Read-the-Month Italian Edition: MARZO (ends 03.31.11), 5/5 Read 03.12.11
√2. PNR March Reading Challenge (ends 03.31.11), 10/10 Read 03.19.11
√3. RRRC Read-the-Month Italian Edition: APRILE (ends 04.30.11), 6/6 Read 04.12.11
√4. RRRC 2011 A-Z Author Challenge (ends 12.31.11), 26/26 Read 06.30.11
√5. RRRC 2011 A-Z Book Challenge (ends 12.31.11), 26/26 Read 07.24.11
√6. RRRC 2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Female) (ends 12.31.11), 26/26 Read 05.23.11
√7. RRRC 2011 A-Z Character Challenge (Male) (ends 12.31.11), 26/26 Read 06.14.11
8. RRRC 2011 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge (ends 12.31.11), 40/50 Read
√9. RRRC 2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge (ends 12.31.11), 8/8 Read 04.24.11
√10. RRRC Serial Reader Challenge (ends 12.31.11), 32/32 Read 08.07.11
√11. RRRC Read-The-Season Challenge : PRIMAVERA (ends 06.20.11), 10/10 Read 04.28.11
√12. RRRC And the Winner Is....Oscar Winners Challenge (ends 08.31.11), 10/10 Read 06.29.11
√13. RRRC Romance 101 Reading Challenge (ends 09.17.11), 12/12 Read 07.18.11
√14. RRRC Read Your Name Challenge (ends 06.23.11), 13/13 Read 05.28.11
√15. BDB Yearly challenge: Favorite Brother (ends 12.31.11), 51/52 Read 08.25.11
√16. SOS"Reading Resolutions" Challenge (ends 12.31.11), 24/24 Read 08.06.11
√17. NBRC Level 1 Serious Readers Challenge for 2011 (ends 12.31.11), 100/100 Read 05.03.11
√18. NBRC Paranormal 11.11.11 Book Challenge (ends 11.11.11), 11/11 Read 06.23.11
√19. SOS Apr 2011: Genre Juice Mini-Challenge (ends 04.30.11), 3/3 Read 04.23.11
√20. SOS Apr 2011: Cover Hunt Mini-Challenge (ends 04.30.11), 2/2 Read 04.23.11
√21. SOS The "Dirty" Dozen Clean Up Challenge (ends 12.31.11), 60/60 Read 07.19.11
√22. RRRC Full Moon Challenge - Phase 3 (ends 08.23.11), 8/8 Read 05.31.11
√23. SOS MAY 2011: Genre Juice Mini-Challenge (ends 05.31.11), 3/3 Read 05.18.11
√24. SOS May 2011: Cover Hunt Mini-Challenge (ends 05.31.11), 2/2 Read 05.18.11
√25. RRRC Read-the-Month Italian Edition: MAGGIO (ends 05.31.11), 6/6 Read 05.14.11
√26. SOS DisneyMania Challenge (ends 07.31.11), 10/10 Read 06.20.11
√27. NBRC Level 2 Serious Readers Challenge for 2011 (ends 12.31.11), 200/200 Read 08.09.11
√28. RRRC 2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge (Round Two) (ends 12.31.11), 8/8 Read 08.06.11
√29. SOS JUNE 2011: Genre Juice Mini-Challenge (ends 06.30.11), 3/3 Read 06.12.11
√30. SOS June 2011: Cover Hunt Mini-Challenge (ends 06.30.11), 2/2 Read 06.08.11
√31. RRRC Read-the-Month Italian Edition: GIUGNO (ends 06.30.11), 6/6 Read 06.17.11
√32. RRRC I Need A Vacation Challenge! (Quarterly) (ends 09.05.11), 10/10 Read 07.27.11
√33. SOS Fantasy Baseball Challenge (ends 09.30.11), 9/9 Read 07.30.11
√34. RRRC Read-The-Season Challenge: ESTATE (ends 09.22.11), 6/6 Read 07.17.11
√35. SOS JULY 2011: Genre Juice Mini-Challenge (ends 07.31.11), 3/3 Read 07.15.11
√36. SOS July 2011: Cover Hunt Mini-Challenge (ends 07.31.11), 2/2 Read 07.15.11
√37. RRRC Read-the-Month Italian Edition: Luglio (ends 07.31.11), 6/6 Read 07.14.11
38. RRRC (Read) The 4 Elements Challenge (ends 12.31.11), 13/16 Read
√39. RRRC 2011 August Monthly Challenge (ends 08.31.11), 10/10 Read 08.19.11
√40. RRRC Read-the-Month Italian Edition: AGOSTO (ends 08.31.11), 6/6 Read 08.09.11
√41. SOS August 2011: Cover Hunt Mini-Challenge (ends 08.31.11), 2/2 Read 08.11.11
√42. SOS AUGUST 2011: Genre Juice Mini-Challenge (ends 08.31.11), 3/3 Read 08.13.11
√43. PNR 2011 August Reading Challenge (ends 08.31.11), 10/10 Read 08.26.11
√44. NBRC August End of Summer Beach Blast Reading Challenge (ends 08.31.11), 7/7 Read 08.19.11
45. RRRC 2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge (Round Three) (ends 12.31.11), 3/8 Read
46. NBRC Level 3 of the Serious Readers Challenge for 2011 (ends 12.31.11), 233/300 Read
47. RRRC 2011 September Monthly Challenge (ends 09.30.11), 8/11 Read
48. RRRC Willy Wonker’s Chocolate Challenge (Quarterly) (ends 11.30.11), 5/15 Read
49. BDB Monthly challenge: Cleaning up (September 1st-30th) (ends 09.30.11), 8/10 Read
√50. SOS September 2011: Cover Hunt Mini Challenge (ends 09.30.11), 2/2 Read, 09.17.11
√51. SOS September 2011: Genre Juice Mini Challenge (ends 09.30.11), 3/3 Read, 09.05.11
52. RRRC Read-the-Month Italian Edition: SETTEMBRE (ends 09.30.11), 5/9 Read
53. PNR 2011 September Challenge - Smorgasbord of Power (ends 09.30.11), 6/10 Read
54. NBRC September's Labor of Love Reading Challenge (ends 09.30.11), 4/5 Read
55. RRRC Read-the-Season Challenge: AUTUNNO (ends 12.21.11), 0/7 Read
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Challenges that Cross-over Years:
1. SOS "I Spy" Title Challenge (ends 04.09.12), 22/24 Read
2. NBRC Animal Alphabet Reading Challenge (ends 03.31.12), 24/26 Read
3. RRRC A Lifetime of Books Challenge (ends 03.26.13), 29/53 Read
4. SOS Love or Hate @ FIRST
5. SOS
6. RRRC Cocktails Challenge (ends 06.30.12), 9/10 Read
7. SOS Love or Hate @ SECOND
8. RRRC Films du Monde Reading Challenge (ends 02.08.12), 3/10 Read
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SOS Genre Juice Mini-Challenge Duration: April 1, 2011 - April 30, 2011
3/3 Read Challenge Complete 04.23.11
√1. PNR -or- UF: Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews, 04.21.11
√2. FUNNY: Holy Smokes by Katie MacAlister, 04.19.11
√3. Beach/Autumn: Small Favor by Jim Butcher, 04.23.11
(yellow cover)
SOS Apr 2011: Cover Hunt Mini-Challenge Duration: April 1, 2011 - April 30, 2011
2/2 Read Challenge Complete 04.23.11
Cover Art Hunt
√1. COLOR (yellow): Small Favor by Jim Butcher, 04.23.11
√2. ITEM #2 (vampire): Bloody Bones by Laurell K. Hamilton, 04.16.11
SOS The Modified "Dirty" Dozen Clean Up Challenge (2011)Duration: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
60/60 Read Challenge Complete 07.19.11
12 books from series already started
1. River Marked by Patricia Briggs, 03.21.11
2. White Night by Jim Butcher, 01.26.11
3. Ghost Town by Rachel Caine, 01.30.11
4. Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning, 01.24.11
5. Sins of the Flesh by Eve Silver, 03.19.11
6. Born to Bite by Lynsay Sands, 03.28.11
7. Changes by Jim Butcher, 06.03.11
8. Small Favor by Jim Butcher, 04.23.11
9. Bloody Bones by Laurell K. Hamilton, 04.16.11
10. The Outlaw Demon Wails by Kim Harrison, 05.12.11
11. Holy Smokes by Katie MacAlister, 04.19.11
12. Hungry for You by Lynsay Sands, 05.21.11
12 first in series books
1. Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews, 03.12.11
2. Eternal Pleasure by Nina Bangs, 04.03.11
3. Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill, 03.07.11
4. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison, 01.29.11
5. The Iron King by Julie Kagawa, 03.30.11
6. Dark Protector by Alexis Morgan, 03.09.11
7. Dark Embers by Tessa Adams, 04.17.11
8. Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare, 04.24.11
9. When Darkness Comes by Alexandra Ivy, 05.21.11
10. Prodigal Son by Dean Koontz, 04.16.11
11. Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh, 06.21.11
12. Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken, 05.05.11
12 second in series books (modified)
1. Blood of the Raven by Anya Bast, 01.15.11
2. The Laughing Corpse by Laurell K. Hamilton, 03.03.11
3. The Good, the Bad, and the Undead by Kim Harrison, 02.02.11
4. Fire Me Up by Katie MacAlister, 03.05.11
5. Sins of the Soul by Eve Silver, 03.13.11
6. She's No Faerie Princess by Christine Warren, 02.26.11
7. Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews, 04.21.11
8. Eternal Craving by Nina Bangs, 05.25.11
9. Twilight Memories by Maggie Shayne, 06.27.11
10. Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh, 05.28.11
11. Night Embrace (Dark-Hunter, #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon, 06.25.11
12. The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa, 05.26.11
12 contempory fiction/chic lit/ regular romance NOT PNR
1. Beyond Eden by Catherine Coulter, 03.15.11
2. Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich, 03.01.11
3. Lean Mean Thirteen by Janet Evanovitch, 03.16.11
4. Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovitch, 05.07.11
5. Finger Lickin' Fifteen by Janet Evanovitch, 05.15.11
6. Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovitch, 07.04.11
7. This Matter Of Marriage by Debbie Macomber, 04.18.11
8. Ice Blue by Anne Stuart, 05.01.11
9. Beautiful Lies by Lisa Unger, 06.04.11
10. Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood, 05.08.11
11. Against All Odds by Irene Hannon, 07.08.11
12. The Main Attraction by Jayne Ann Krentz, 07.19.11
12 historical romance books (modified)
1. Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas, 03.20.11
2. First Comes Marriage by Mary Balogh, 03.22.11
3. Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas, 03.26.11
4. Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas, 03.30.11
5. Then Comes Seduction by Mary Balogh, 04.13.11
6. Reckless by Anne Stuart, 04.10.11
7. At Last Comes Love by Mary Balogh, 04.27.11
8. Seducing an Angel by Mary Balogh, 05.17.11
9. Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas, 06.01.11
10. Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas, 06.12.11
11. Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas, 05.19.11
12. It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas, 04.25.11
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May 2011 Reading List Completed Books 33
1. Ice Blue by Anne Stuart, 05.01.11
2. Stray by Rachel Vincent, 05.03.11
3. Michal by Jill Eileen Smith, 05.04.11
4. Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken, 05.05.11
5. Heart Mate by Robin D. Owens, 05.07.11
6. Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovitch, 05.07.11
7. Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood, 05.08.11
8. Two Ghosts for Sister Rachel by Kim Harrison
9. The Outlaw Demon Wails by Kim Harrison, 05.12.11
10. Splendor by Anna Godbersen, 05.13.11
11. About A Dragon by G.A. Aiken, 05.14.11
12. Turn Coat by Jim Butcher, 05.15.11
13. Finger Lickin' Fifteen by Janet Evanovitch, 05.15.11
14. Seducing an Angel by Mary Balogh, 05.17.11
15. Orchid by Jayne Castle, 05.18.11
16. Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas, 05.19.11
17. Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon, 05.20.11
18. When Darkness Comes By Alexandra Ivy, 05.21.11
19. Hungry for You by Lynsay Sands, 05.21.11
20. Minx by Julia Quinn, 05.22.11
21. Queen of Ambition by Fiona Buckley, 05.23.11
22. Blood Brothers By Nora Roberts, 05.24.11
23. Eternal Craving by Nina Bangs, 05.25.11
24. Shadow Zone by Iris Johansen, 05.25.11
25. The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa, 05.26.11
26. When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James, 05.27.11
27. Medium Raw by Anthony Bourdain, 05.27.11
28. Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh, 05.28.11
29. Unknown by Rachel Caine, 05.29.11
30. Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz, 05.30.11
31. Apple Turnover Murder by Joanne Fluke, 05.31.11
32. The Bespelled by Kim Harrison, 05.31.11
33. 50 Ways to Hex Your Lover by Linda Wisdom, 05.31.11
RRRC 2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge (Round Two): Duration: May 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
Level: Mor-book-ly Obese: 8 books over 450 pages
8/8 Read (Updated 08.06.11)
1. Stray by Rachel Vincent, 618 pages, 05.03.11 ★★★★
2. Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood, 520 pages, 05.08.11 ★★★★★
3. The Outlaw Demon Wails by Kim Harrison, 455 pages, 05.12.11 ★★★★
4. City of Bones by Cassandra Clare, 485 pages, 07.15.11 ★★★★
5. Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward, 489 pages, 07.21.11 ★★★★
6. White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison, 504 pages, 06.12.11 ★★★★★
7. Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison, 487 pages, 07.02.11 ★★★★
8. Ghost Story by Jim Butcher, 477 pages, 08.06.11 ★★★★★
SOS May 2011: Cover Hunt Mini-Challenge Duration: 5/1 - 5/31/11
2/2 Read Challenge Complete 05.18.11
Cover Art Hunt
√COLOR (red): The Outlaw Demon Wails by Kim Harrison, 05.12.11
√ITEM #1 (flower): Orchid by Jayne Castle, 05.18.11
SOS Genre Juice Mini-Challenge It's Still Spring, plant something!
Duration: 5/1 - 5/31/11
3/3 Read Challenge Complete 05.18.11
Genre Juice Flavors
√1. PNR -or- UF: Turn Coat by Jim Butcher, 05.15.11
√2. SHAPESHIFTER: Stray by Rachel Vincent, 05.03.11
√3. It's still Spring (flower): Orchid by Jayne Castle, 05.18.11
Read-the-Month Italian Edition: MAGGIO (May) Duration: May 1, 2011 - May 31, 2011
6/6 Read Challenge Complete 05.14.11
M: Michal by Jill Eileen Smith, 05.04.11
A: Splendor by Anna Godbersen, 05.13.11
G: Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken, 05.05.11
G: About A Dragon by G.A. Aiken, 05.14.11
I: Ice Blue by Anne Stuart, 05.01.11
O: Heart Mate by Robin D. Owens, 05.07.11
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Update message 10RRRC's 2nd Reading Tournament: The Name Game
Duration: May 1, 2011 - October 31, 2011
Girl's Names: 53/100 Read
Boy's Names: 72/100 Read
Total: 125/200 Read
Books Read: 75
Updated: 10.26.11
Girls' Names
1. Aaliyah
3. Abigail
4. Addison
5. Adriana
10. Allison
11. Alyssa
16. Ashlyn
17. Aubrey
20. Avery
21. Bailey
25. Brooklyn
26. Cadence
27. Camryn
28. Carly
31. Chloe
35. Ellie
40. Gabriella
41. Gianna
43. Gracie
44. Hailey
46. Harper
49. Jada
52. Julia
53. Juliana
54. Kaitlyn
57.Kaylee
58. Keira
59. Kendall
61. Kylie
68. Lyla
69. Mackenzie
72. Makayla
73. Makenna
75. Maya
79. Morgan
80. Natalie
81. Nevaeh
84. Paige
85. Peyton
86. Reagan
88. Sadie
91. Savannah
92. Scarlett
94. Sophie
95. Stella
97. Taylor
99. Violet
Boys' Names
1. Aaron
9. Austin
11. Blake
13. Brandon
14. Brayden
15. Brody
16. Bryce
17. Caden
19. Cameron
20. Carson
23. Chase
28. Colton
29. Connor
30. Cooper
33. Devin
42. Grayson
43. Hayden
45. Hudson
48. Isaac
49. Isaiah
51. Jackson
56. Jayden
66. Landon
67. Levi
69. Logan
72. Mason
89. Ryder
96. Tyler
SOS DisneyMania ChallengeDuration: May 1, 2011 - July 31, 2011
10/10 Read Challenge Complete 06.20.11
Toy Story
1: 1st CGI Disney/Pixar Film: When Darkness Comes by Alexandra Ivy, 05.21.11 ★★★★
(1st in the series)
2: Woody: Turn Coat by Jim Butcher, 05.15.11 ★★★★
(person wearing a hat)
The Lion King
2: King: Keeper of the King by Nigel Bennett, 06.20.11 ★★★★
(in title, on cover or character)
3: Lion: Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews, 06.15.11 ★★★★★
(in title, on cover or lion shifter character)
Beauty & the Beast
1: Any were/shifter story: Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh, 05.28.11 ★★★★
2: Couple on the cover: Hungry for You by Lynsay Sands, 05.21.11 ★★★★
Aladdin
3: "A Whole New World:" Orchid by Jayne Castle, 05.18.11 ★★★
(set in an imaginary or fantasy world)
5: Raja, Jasmine's Tiger: Stray by Rachel Vincent, 05.03.11 ★★★★
(a cat shifter)
The Little Mermaid
2. Red-headed heroine: White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison, 06.12.11 ★★★★★
5. "Poor Unfortunate Souls:" Soulless by Gail Carringer, 06.19.11 ★★★★
(Soul in the title)
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June 2011 Reading List Completed Books 27
1. Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas, 06.01.11
2. Changes by Jim Butcher, 06.03.11
3. Beautiful Lies by Lisa Unger, 06.04.11
4. Goddess of the Sea by P.C. Cast, 06.05.11
5. Room by Emma Donoghue, 06.06.11
6. The Killing Dance by Laurell K. Hamilton, 06.08.11
7. Notorious Pleasures by Elizabeth Hoyt, 06.10.11
8. White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison, 06.12.11
9. Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas, 06.12.11
10. The Princess Bride by William Goldman, 06.14.11
11. Side Jobs: Stories From the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher, 06.14.11
12. Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews, 06.15.11
13. Of Blood and Honey by Stina Leicht, 06.17.11
14. The Countess by Lynsay Sands. 06.18.11
15. Soulless by Gail Carriger, 06.19.11
16. Keeper of the King by Nigel Bennett, 06.20.11
17. Come the Spring by Julie Garwood, 06.20.11
18. Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh, 06.21.11
19. The Hostage by Susan Wiggs, 06.22.11
20. Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs, 06.23.11
21. Night Embrace (Dark-Hunter, #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon, 06.25.11
22. The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole, 06.25.11
23. Bitten by Kelley Armstrong, 06.26.11
24. Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts, 06.27.11
25. Twilight Memories by Maggie Shayne, 06.27.11
26. Everywhere That Mary Went by Lisa Scottoline, 06.29.11
27. Day of the Dragon by Rebecca York, 06.30.11
update message 46 NBRC Level 2 of the Serious Readers Challenge for 2011
Duration: May 3, 2011 - December 31, 2011
200/200 Read
Challenge Complete 08.09.11
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Read-the-Month Italian Edition: GIUGNO (June) Duration: June 1, 2011 - June 30, 2011
6/6 Read Challenge Complete 06.17.11
G: Goddess of the Sea by P.C. Cast, 06.05.11 ★★★★
I: Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews, 06.15.11 ★★★★★
U: Beautiful Lies by Lisa Unger, 06.04.11 ★★★
G: The Princess Bride by William Goldman, 06.14.11 ★★★
N: Notorious Pleasures by Elizabeth Hoyt, 06.10.11 ★★★
O: Of Blood and Honey by Stina Licht, 06.17.11 ★★★
SOS Cover Hunt Challenge Duration: 6/1 - 6/30/11
2/2 Read Challenge Complete 06.08.11
Cover Art Hunt
COLOR (purple): The Killing Dance by Laurell K. Hamilton, 06.08.11 ★★★★
ITEM #1 (male character): Changes by Jim Butcher, 06.03.11 ★★★★★
SOS Genre Juice Mini-ChallengeI want an ice cream, it's summer!
Duration: 6/1 - 6/30/11
3/3 Read Challenge Complete 06.12.11
Genre Juice Flavors
√1. PNR -or- UF: Changes by Jim Butcher, 06.03.11 ★★★★★
√2. DEMONS: White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison, 06.12.11 ★★★★★
√3. (Purple cover): The Killing Dance by Laurell K. Hamilton, 06.08.11 ★★★★
RRRC I Need A Vacation Quarterly ChallengeDuration: June 5, 2011 through September 5, 2011
10/10 Read Challenge Complete 07.27.11
1. Island Hopping: Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts, 06.27.11 ★★★★
2. Road Trip with the Kids: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare, 07.15.11 ★★★★
3. Ski Trip: (Snow on cover) Nocturne by Syrie James, 07.22.11 ★★★
4. Tourist Trap: (Different country) Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas, 07.03.11 ★★★★
5. Camping Out: (Western theme) Come the Spring by Julie Garwood, 06.20.11 ★★★★
6. Amusement Park: (Funny book) Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovitch, 07.04.11 ★★★★
7. Vegas Baby!: (#5 or #1) Goddess of the Sea by P.C. Cast, 06.05.11 ★★★★
8. Cruise Ship: Burn by Linda Howard, 07.27.11 ★★★
9. Relaxing Day at Home: Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward, 07.21.11 ★★★★
10. Romantic Getaway: Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas, 06.12.11 ★★★★★
update message 76SOS Fantasy Baseball Challenge
Duration: April 1, 2011 - September 30, 2011
9/9 Read Challenge Complete 07.30.11
Trilogy #1: Sign of Seven Trilogy by Nora Roberts
1. Blood Brothers, 05.24.11 ★★★★★
2. The Hollow, 07.16.11 ★★★★
3. The Pagan Stone, 07.22.11 ★★★★
Trilogy #2: Chicago Fire Trilogy by Susan Wiggs
1. The Hostage, 06.22.11 ★★★
2. The Mistress, 07.26.11 ★★★
3. The Firebrand, 07.30.11 ★★★★
Trilogy #3: Three Sisters Island by Nora Roberts
1. Dance Upon the Air, 06.27.11 ★★★★
2. Heaven and Earth, 07.25.11 ★★★
3. Face the Fire, 07.28.11 ★★★★★
RRRC READ-THE-SEASON SUMMER CHALLENGE: E-S-T-A-T-E Duration: June 21, 2011 - September 22, 2011
6/6 Read Challenge Complete 07.17.11
E: Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovitch, 07.04.11 ★★★★
S: Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon, 06.25.11 ★★★★
T: Twilight Memories by Maggie Shayne, 06.27.11 ★★★
A: Bitten by Kelley Armstrong, 06.26.11 ★★★
T: Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh, 06.21.11 ★★★★
E: Eternal Prey by Nina Bangs, 07.17.11 ★★★★
RRRC Read-the-Month Italian Edition L-U-G-L-I-O (July)Duration: July 1, 2011 - July 31, 2011
6/6 Read Challenge Complete 07.14.11
L: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas, 07.03.11 ★★★★
U: Unseen by Rachel Caine, 07.11.11 ★★
G: Goddess of Spring by P.C. Cast, 07.14.11 ★★★★
L: Burnt Offerings by Laurell K. Hamilton, 07.07.11 ★★★★
I: Against All Odds by Irene Hannon, 07.08.11 ★★★
O: On Dangerous Ground by Jack Higgins, 07.10.11 ★★★
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Duration: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
26/26 Read Challenge Complete 06.30.11
A: Alexis Morgan: Dark Protector, 03.09.11
B: Anya Bast: Blood of the Raven, 01.30.11
C: Rachel Caine: Ghost Town, 01.30.11
D: Deanna Raybourn: The Dead Travel Fast, 02.26.11
E: Kate Emerson: Secrets of the Tudor Court: By Royal Decree, 02.08.11
F: Christine Feehan: Magic in the Wind (Drake Sisters, #1), 04.17.11
G: Anna Godbersen: The Luxe, 02.20.11
H: Kim Harrison: Every Which Way But Dead, 02.11.11
I: Ilona Andrews: Magic Bites, 03.12.11
J: Janet Evanovich: Hard Eight, 02.09.11
K: Sheila Kohler: Becoming Jane Eyre, 02.17.11
L: Laurell K. Hamilton: The Laughing Corpse, 03.03.11
M: Karen Marie Moning: Shadowfever, 01.25.11
N: Chloe Neill: Some Girls Bite, 03.07.11
O: Robin D. Owens: Heart Mate, 05.07.11
P: James Patterson: 4th of July, 02.12.11
Q: Julia Quinn: Minx, 05.22.11
R: J.D. Robb: Treachery in Death, 03.11.11
S: Lynsay Sands: The Immortal Hunter (Rogue Hunter, #2), 02.03.11
T: Tessa Dare: One Dance with a Duke, 03.10.11
U: Lisa Unger: Beautiful Lies, 06.04.11
V: Victor J. Banis: Deadly Nightshade, 04.28.11
W: Lucy Weston: The Secret History of Elizabeth Tudor, Vampire Slayer, 02.05.11
X: Alexandra Ivy: When Darkness Comes, 05.21.11
Y: Rebecca York: Day of the Dragon, 06.30.11
Z: Cora Zane: Wicked Temptation Immortal Lovers 1 , 03.02.11