2011 March Monthly Reading Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

[Sandra]

Hooray, Jane, Terra & Cathy!!!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Thanks BJ Rose and Sandra :)

[Debbie]

Wow, took a couple days and boom ...
Congrats to all that have finished, LethalLovely, A_Vishous_Fan, Sandra, Delicious Dee, Amanda (carolinabookworm), colleen, Renske, Sheila, Samantha, Angie (Mind Malfuntion), Courtney, Jane (PS), Terra, & Cathy C
:o)

[Sheila]

Thanks Debbie, I guess we all waited until the last minute to post.

[Shirley]

RRRC March 2011 Monthly Challenge
Completed



1 Queen of Babble in the Big City by Meg Cabot3/5/11*****5 stars

2 The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold3/22/11****4 stars

3 Gunpowder Green by Laura Childs3/10/11****4 stars

4 Belong to Me by Marisa de los Santos3/14/11****4 stars

5 The Hostage by W.E.B. Griffin3/26/11*****5 stars

6 Keepsake Crimes by Laura Childs3/27/11****4 stars

7 Paula Spencer by Roddy Doyle3/28/11****4 stars

8 Rules of Vengeance by Christopher Reich3/18/11****4 stars

9 Sea Swept by Nora Roberts3/19/11****4 stars

10 Night Fire by Catherine Coulter3/12/11****4 stars

[BJ Rose]

Congratulations, Shirley!!

Congratulations, Diane!!

[Kim]

Completed 5/5
Duration: March 1 - March 31

1. March: Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson 3/26
2. Birthday: Uglies by Scott Westerfeld 3/6
3. St. Patrick's Day: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan 3/21
4. Of Shelves and Lists: Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella 3/16
5. Reader's Choice: Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris 3/31

[BJ Rose]

Kim wrote: "Completed 5/5
Duration: March 1 - March 31"

Congratulations, Kim!!

[D.G.]

2011 RRRC March Monthly Challenge
8/8 READ

1. M is for: Morgan Hawke's Fallen Star - 3/13 ★★★
2. Happy B-Day, Joyce (3/25): Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward - 3/26 ★★★★★
4. Third in Series: Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare - 3/25 ★★★★★
5. ♫♪ Oh I Marched to the Battle...: Twice Tempted by a Rogue by Tessa Dare - 3/4 ★★★
6. ...of New Orleans ♫♪: The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole - 3/31 ★★★½
7. Wearing of the Green: Scandal Becomes Her by Shirlee Busbee - 3/25 ★★
9. Modern Love: Practice Makes Perfect by Julie James - 3/5 ★★★★★
10. My Choice: Deadly Fear by Cynthia Eden - 3/11 ★★★

[Beth F]

March 2011
10 of 10 completed

1. March: Mutant Message Down Under by Marlo Morgan (3/9/11)
2. Happy Birthday Diane: Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery by Deborah & James Howe (3/6/11)
3. Geography: The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss (3/18/11)
4. Third Month: The Pilot's Wife by Anita Shreve (3/31/11)
5. March Off to War: To Tame a Highland Warior by Karen Marie Moning (3/23/11)
6. Mardi Gras: Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole (3/29/11)
7. St.Patrick's Day: Emerald Magic: Great Tales of Irish Fantasy (3/3/11)
8. Doctor's Day: Virgin River by Robyn Carr (3/27/11)
9. Of Shelves and Lists: What I Did for Love by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (3/10/11)
10. Reader's Choice: Elsewhere by Gabrille Zevin (3/24/11)

[BJ Rose]

Congratulations, D.G.!!

Congratulations, Beth F.!!

[Barbara ★]

READ: 10/10

1. M: - Succubus Shadows - Richelle Mead 3/8
2. Bday "16" (Arielka): Evermore - Alyson Noel 3/9
3. Geography SC: Master of Smoke - Angela Knight (author from SC, setting SC too) 3/28
4. Third Month: Daughter of Fire - Quinn Taylor Evans (3 words) 3/20
5. March off to War: Feed - Mira Grant (zombie war) 3/3
6. Mardi Gras: Succubi Like It Hot - Jill Myles (New Orleans) 3/31
7. St Patrick's Day: - Bullet - Laurell K. Hamilton (green cover) 3/12
8. Doctor's Day: Strange Neighbors - Ashlyn Chase (heroine is a nurse) 3/6
9. Of Shelves & Lists: Smooth Talking Stranger - Lisa Kleypas (page 1) 3/30
10. Readers Choice: The Andromeda Strain/The Terminal Man/The Great Train Robbery - Michael Crichton 3/25

[Lili]

Juuuuust finished!

March Monthly Challenge
10/10 completed


1. March: Master of the Night by Angela Knight 03/14**
2. Happy birthday BJ Rose: Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 03/06*****
3. South Carolina: Hot Blooded by Christine Feehan and Angela Knight 03/09***
4. Third Month: The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston 03/11 *****
5. March Off to War: The Man Within by Lora Leigh 03/16***
6. Mardi Gras: My Immortal by Erin McCarthy 03/27***
7. St. Patrick's Day: Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts 03/20***
8. Doctor's Day: Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas 03/31***
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy 03/21*****
10. Reader's Choice: Falling Star by Olivia Brynn 03/17****

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Sheila wrote: "Thanks Debbie, I guess we all waited until the last minute to post."

Hahaha! Not me - I was too busy reading to try to meet the challenge!!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

'Yay Shirley, Diane, Kim, DG (The Devil's Harlot), Beth F, Barbara and Lili!!!

[Sonia]

Only got through eight.


1. March: Gypsy Lord by Kat Martin 3/10
4. Third Month:Taming the Scotsman by Kinley MacGregor 3/5
5. March off to War:The Warrior by Kinley MacGregor 3/7
6. Mardi Gras: Bride of a Stranger by Jennifer Blake 3/21
7. St. Patrick's Day: Passion by Lisa Valdez 3/16
8. Doctor's Day: Lover Unleashed by JR Ward 3/31
9. Of Shelves and Lists:Romeo, Romeo by Robin Kaye 3/23
10. Reader's Choice:Patience by Lisa Valdez 3/18

[Debbie]

Congrats Shirley (ShirleyTheKindleReader), Diane, Kim, D.G.~The Devil's Harlot~, Beth F, Barbara, & Lili :)

[Debbie]

Last day of March, Last day of Reading for the Challenge
I will post an updated participation list in a few days, give everyone a chance to post what they have read.
Congratulations everyone that has reached their monthly reading goals.

[Ann (Noumena12)]

Whew! Barely made it!! Guess I shouldn’t leave a challenge book to the last 2 days of the month.

10/10

1. Starts with M: Marriage Maker by Christy Ridgway 3/6

2. Birthday (Alexis’s - 26th): Riding the Waves by Tawny Weber 3/9

3. South Carolina: We Interrupt This Date by L.C. Evans 3/14

4. Third Month: Deadly Games (Dead Trilogy, #3) by Cate Noble 3/2

5. March Off to War: Breaking the Rules (Troubleshooters, #16) by Suzanne Brockmann (3/22 Release)

6. Mardis Gras /New Orleans: The Perfect Stranger by Jenna Mills 3/16

7. St. Patrick’s Day / Ireland: Catch Me a Catch by Sally Clements 3/18

8. Doctor’s Day: Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward 3/31

9. Of Shelves and Lists: Love at First Flight by Marie Force 3/6

[Vanessa]

Completed

8/8


1. March: Master of Desire by Kinley MacGregor 3/24/11
2. Birthday - TAZ: Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning - Taz 3/8/11
3. Geography: South Carolina. Sense of Evil (Evil, #3) by Kay Hooper 3/27/11
4. Third Month: Treachery in Death by J.D. Robb 3/5/11
5. War: The Highlander's Touch by Karen Marie Moning 3/29/11
6. Mardi Gras: Whisper of Evil (Evil, #2) by Kay Hooper 3/19/11
7. St.Patrick's Day: Born in Death by J.D. Robb 3/6/11
10. Reader's Choice: Honor's Splendour by Julie Garwood 3/11/11

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

'Yay Ann and Vanessa!

:( Next month Sonia... :)

[Debbie]

Congrats Ann (Noumena12) & Vanessa :)

[Sandra]

Hooray, Shirley, Diane, Kim, D.G., Beth, Barbara, Lili, Ann & Vanessa!!!!!!!!!

[Wan]

RRRC March Monthly Challenge
Duration 3/1 ~ 3/31
5/5 Read

1. Author name starts with "M" - Sword of Darkness by Kinley MacGreger 3/26 ★★★★
2. Happy Birthday Shelly (March 8th) - Night Play by Sherrilyn Kenyon 3/11 ★★★★
4. 3rd Month: 3rd in series/3 title words - At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost 3/23★★★★1/2
6. Mardi Gras in New Orleans - Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon 3/5 ★★★★1/2
10. Reader's Choice - The Ranger by Monica McCarty 3/31 ★★★★

[Ashley]

March RRRC Monthly Reading Challenge

5/10 Complete

Didn't do as well as I hoped, but I did get a late start.

1.“M”: Magician: Apprentice

2. Birthday: Holy Smokes from Jessica B's Bookshelf.

3. Geography(South Carolina) The Great Hunt (Robert Jordan b. South Carolina)

4. Third Month: Inkdeath

5. March Off to War: Survival in Auschwitz

6. Mardi Gras: (set in New Orleans/Louisiana) The Client

7. St.Patrick's Day: (Ireland) Shadowfever

8. Doctor's Day: Dr. Zhivago

9. Of Shelves and Lists: (on page 6) Naked in Death

10. Readers Coice: Full Moon Rising

Read:



To Read:


Also Read:

[Carolyn F.]

8/10 done

1. March: Read a book which title or authors name starts with “M”. Moon Called

2. Birthday: Read a book from a March B-day celebrant’s GR bookshelf whose “day” falls on the same “day” as yours. If no one has the exact same day, then go for the closest date. (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2162...) Sinful

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from South Carolina. NONE

4. Third Month: Read a book that is third in a series, or has three words in the title.
Hunting Ground

5. March Off to War: Read a book about war, the military or has a military character. Texas Destiny

6. Mardi Gras: Read a book that is set in New Orleans/Louisiana, has a colorful cover (at least 3 colors) or shows a party mask. Endurance

7. St.Patrick's Day: Read a book that has a predominantly green cover or has anything related to Ireland (plot, cover, character, etc). Strange Brew

8. Doctor's Day: Read a book with a medical theme (plot, cover, setting) to it or a Dr. McDreamy character. Enforcer

9. Of Shelves and Lists: Read a book from the first 10 pages of the contemporary romance shelf.
(http://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/cont...) NONE

10. Reader's Choice Tiger Eye

[Vanessa]

Yeah, Everyone!!!!

[Donna]

10/10!

1. March: McKettrick's Pride 3/6
2. Birthday: Happy Birthday Christel, McKettrick's Heart3/6

3. Geography: Isle of Palms by Dorothea Benton Frank 3/28

4. Third Month: Kindred in Death 3/31

5. March Off to War: Moonlight Road by Robyn Carr 3/12

6. Mardi Gras: My Christmas Wish by Ember Case 3/27

7. St.Patrick's Day: Shadowfever 3/20

8. Doctor's Day: Sizzling by Susan Mallery 3/4

9. Of Shelves and Lists: Tempting by Susan Mallery 3/8

10. Reader's Choice Devil's Food Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke 3/2

[Debbie]

Congrats Wan "Artemis" & Donna :)

[Joyce]

2011 March Monthly Reading Challenge

I didn't quite make it this month.


1. March: Read a book which title or authors name starts with “M”. Undead and Unwed by Mary Janice Davidson Finished 3/16/11 ★★★★★ This was a re-read because its been so long since I read it I needed a refresher. Loved it again.

2. Birthday: Read a book from a March B-day celebrant’s GR bookshelf whose “day” falls on the same “day” as yours. Alexis is the closest to my day which is 25Faefever

4. Third Month: Read a book that is third in a series, or has three words in the title. Immortal in Death Finished 3/9/11 ★★★★

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

'Yay Wan and Donna!

[Sandra]

Hooray, Wan & Donna!!

[Julianna]

Final Update 4/2

1. March: Friends with Benefits by Maggie Casper & Lena Matthews (3/31)★★★★★

4. Third Month: Love Comes Softly by Janette Oke (3/9)★★★★★

5. March Off to War: Bridge of Hope by Pam Champagne (3/17)★★★1/2

6. Mardi Gras: Unleash the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon (3/6)★★★★

7. St.Patrick's Day: His Wicked Kiss by Gaelen Foley (3/16)★★★★

8. Doctor's Day: Tucker's Claim by Sarah McCarty (3/23)★★★★1/2

10. Reader's Choice: Where Morning Dawns by Irene Brand(3/27)★★★★

Completed 7/10

[Debbie]

March Monthly Challenge

Completed:

A_Vishous_Fan - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Amanda - - 5/5 - done - Congratulations
Amanda (carolinabookworm) 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Amanda(Gus) - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Angie (Mind Malfuntion) - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Ann (Noumena12) - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Babbling AKA Christina - - 3/3 - done - Congratulations
Barbara - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Beth F. - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
bhie - - 3/3 - done - Congratulations
BJ Rose - 8/8 - done - Congratulations
Briansgirl "Book Sale Queen - " - 9/9 - done - Congratulations
Cathy 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Cathy C - 9/9 - done - Congratulations
Charlotte (Buried in Books) - 3/3 - done - Congratulations
colleen 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Courtney - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Crystal S - - 8/8 - done - Congratulations
D.G.~The Devil's Harlot~ - 8/8 - done - Congratulations
Daffodil - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Debbie - - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Delicious Dee - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Denise - - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Diane - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Diane ~Firefly~ 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Dina - - 5/5 - done - Congratulations
Donna - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Emily - - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Erin - - 5/5 - done - Congratulations
Erin B - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Erin H - - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Fran - - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Hayley - - 5/5 - done - Congratulations
Heather (LovingMyHusbandAndMyBaby) - - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Hina - - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Jane (PS) - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Joanne - - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Judithe - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
KarenF - - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
KarenH - - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Kate - - 8/8 - done - Congratulations
Katharina - 5/5 - done - Congratulations
Kathy - - 5/5 - done - Congratulations
Katie - - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Kim - 5/5 - done - Congratulations
Lacy - - 3/3 - done - Congratulations
Laura Lulu - 7/7 - done - Congratulations
LethalLovely - 8/8 - done - Congratulations
Lili - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Lindy - - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Lynne - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Megan - - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Melinda - - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Michelle (shelli_m) - - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Mojca - - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
MountainKat - - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
MsOPP (Julie) - - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
N.L. - - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Nairbell - - 3/3 - done - Congratulations
Patty - - 7/7 - done - Congratulations
Penney - - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Photojim - - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Rena - - 9/9 - done - Congratulations
Renske - 3/3 - done - Congratulations
Ritu - - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Samantha - 5/5 - done - Congratulations
Sandra - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Shannon - - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Shazzy - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Sheila - 8/8 - done - Congratulations
Shirley (ShirleyTheKindleReader) - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Steph - - 5/5 - done - Congratulations
Susie - 8/8 - done - Congratulations
Teresa Jo - - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Terra - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Valerie - - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Valorie - 10/10 - done - Congratulations
Vanessa - 8/8 - done - Congratulations
Wan "Artemis" - 5/5 - done - Congratulations



Participants List:

Abha - 6/10
Allison - 5
AmandaG 1/8
Amethystprincess - 4/10
Ana - 3
Angela - 3/10
Ashley 5/10
Becky - 5/10
Carolyn F. - 8/10
Crystal - 3/5
Cynthia - 5
Emily - 3
ErinReadsTooMuch - 7/10
Eva - 2/10
FlibBityFLooB - 7/10
Heather - 2/3
Indecisive Book Angel - 5
Jasmin - 10
Jessica Rose -
Joyce - 2/3
Juana "Darkness" - 10
Julie (Mom2lnb) - 7/10
Katherine -
Katie - 3
Kelly - 5/8
*Kyhm* - 8/10
Lindy-Lane - 2/3
Macwolf01 [Elise] - 3
Melanie - 8/10
Melissa - 9/10
Michelle S. - 3/8
Missmonkeysmommy - 4/10
Nikki - 4/10
Peachy - 5
Raine - 10
Rebecca - 5/10
Sallie - 1/10
Sarah - 5
Sarah (OddBookOut) - 8/10
Sharon - 5/10
Shell - 2/3
Shellbelle - 2/8
Shelley - 5
Shirley 7/10
Shyloh - 1/10
Sonia 8/10
Stephanie - 3
Teresa 4/10
Titta - 5
Tugce Nida - 3/5
Twila Marie 1/5


Congratulations to all those that finished :)

[Sandra]

Thanks Debbie :)

[Melanie]

Only did 8 this month! And yet again, I'm late posting my books!

RRRC March Monthly Challenge
8/10

1. March:
The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie 03/06 - 5*
2. Birthday:
Tricia (6th): A Rogue in Texas 03/17 - 5*
4. Third Month:
My Dearest Enemy 03/01 - 4.5*
5. March Off to War:
The Girl Who Played Go 03/01 - 5*
7. St.Patrick's Day:
Moonlit 03/19 - 3.5* (both characters are Irish, and half the book is set in Ireland)
8. Doctor's Day:
Fools Rush In (heroine is a doctor) 03/20 - 3.5*
9. Of Shelves and Lists:
Just the Sexiest Man Alive 03/07 - 5*
10. Reader's Choice
Annie's Song 03/31 - 5*

[Nairabell]

Sorry for the late post guys. I managed to complete on time, but then lost my challenge notebook so couldn't update. Must be more organized!

Read: 3/3

4. Third Month: Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh Mar 30 *****
5. March off to War: Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh Mar 30 *****
6. Mardi Gras: Ghost Walk by Heather Graham Mar 28 ****

[Debbie]

Got ya updated on the list, thanks for the post :)

[Nairabell]

Thanks Debbie and sorry again for the delay.

[Melanie]

Same here! Thx Debbie!

[Lindy]

how do i find Sept, is there a way to do it each month, i also have my August but forgot the url

[Debbie]

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/6...

here is the link, otherwise you can go to the discussions area and find the Monthly Challenge category and it is in there.

[Debbie]

The August link is in the Monthly Challenge category also.

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/6...

[Lindy]

it is so hard when you get old

[Debbie]

no worries, never hurts to ask - hope the links helped you find what you wanted