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2011 March Monthly Reading Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

Happy B-Day Nance Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian
South Carolina
Third in series Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
Military Harmony's Way Lora Leigh
Mardi Gras When Strangers Marry by Lisa Kleypas
St. Patricks green Wicked Intentions by Elizabeth Hoyt
Doctor Not Quite a Husbandby Sherry Thomas
Of List & Shelves Vision in White by Nora White
MY CHOICE TBD
DONE 0/10

ireland - i'm going to listen to Room by Emma Donaghue an irish author (it also won that award in the SRC)
Fran wrote: "Delicious Dee Challenge Addict wrote: "fran you and I def. have some similar books - i'm using here kitty kitty as well; probably going to use Mine to Possess for the yours, mine ours task in the o..."

Angela Knight is from S. Carolina (Penney just put it on the March help thread)- hope this helps :)

Angela Knight is from S. Carolina (Penney just put it on the March help thread)- hope this help..."
It does, thanks!

ireland - i'm going to listen to Room by Em..."
Dee, great choice for Ireland! I may have to steal your idea. :)

This is my list (at the moment):
1. March: Make Me Yours by Betina Krahn
2. Birthday: (Hope) The Duke And I by Julia Quinn
3. Geography: Forever Blue by Suzanne Brockmann
4. Third Month: Murder Checks Inn (A Lighthouse Inn Mystery #3) by Tim Myers
5. March Off to War: The Rebel by Rhonda Nelson
6. Mardi Gras: Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris
7. St.Patrick's Day: Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts
8. Doctor's Day: Diagnosis: Danger (The Doctors Pulaski #2) by Marie Ferrarella
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Never Too Hot by Bella Andre
10. Reader's Choice: The Officer and the Proper Lady by Louise Allen

Read: 0/3
4. Third Month: Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh
5. March off to War: Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh
6. Mardi Gras: Ghost Walk by Heather Graham




6/8
1. March: Mercy Blade(Jane Yellowrock #3) by Faith Hunter
2. Birthday:(reading off of Morgan's b-day) Once Bitten, Twice Shy (Jaz Parks #1) by Jennifer Rardin --Done 3-15-11
3. Geography: Jane's Warlord (Warlord #1) by Angela Knight --Done 3-10-11
4. Third Month: Secrets of the Demon(Kara Gillian #3) by Diana Rowland --Done 3-4-11
6. Mardi Gras: Everything Forbidden (Albright Sisters #1) by Jess Michaels --Done 3-5-11
7. St.Patrick's Day: Darkfever(Fever #1)by Karen Marie Moning --Done 3-26-11
9.Of Shelves and Lists: Talk Me Down (Tumble Creek #1) by Victoria Dahl --Done 3-3-11
10. Reader's Choice: Alien Tango (Katherine "Kitty" Katt #2)by Gini Koch









1. March: Read a book which title or authors name starts with “M”. Seven Sins of Seduction by Anne Mallory
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...) from BJ Rose’s shelf The Bridal Quest by Candace Camp
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from South Carolina. ????
4. Third Month: Read a book that is third in a series, or has three words in the title. The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa
5. March Off to War: Read a book about war, the military or has a military character. Wet and Wild by Sandra Hill
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. Bad Moon Rising by Sherrilyn Kenyon
7. St.Patrick's Day: Read a book that has a predominantly green cover or has anything related to Ireland (plot, cover, character, etc). Her Warrior King by Michelle Willingham
8. Doctor's Day: Read a book with a medical theme (plot, cover, setting) to it or a Dr. McDreamy character. When Beauty Tamed the Beast by Eloisa James
(The main character is a doctor based on House rather than McDreamy)
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...) A Date with the Other Side by Erin McCarthy
10. Reader's Choice The Perfect Bride for Mr. Darcy by Mary Lydon Simonsen

Read: 0/10
1. M for March: The Mane Event by Shelley Laurenston
2. Happy Birthday BJ Rose!: Lion in the Valley by Elizabeth Peters
3. Geography - South Carolina: Master of Wolves by Angela Knight
4. Third Month: Purity in Death by J.D. Robb
5. March Off to War: Night Game by Christine Feehan
6. Mardi Gras: Castle in the Air by Diana Wynne Jones
7. St. Patrick's Day: Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb
8. Doctor's Day: TBD
9. Contemporary Romance Shelf: Eclipse Bay by Jayne Ann Krentz
10. Reader's Choice: The Accidental Vampire by Lynsay Sands










3 of 5 so far!
2. Happy Birthday niquae! Magic in the Wind (Drake Sisters, #1) by Christine Feehan 3.5.11
4. Third Month: (three word title) Call Me Irresistible by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 3.2.11
5. March Off to War: The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks 3.4.11

2. Birthday: Marked
3. Geography: The Ultimate Romantic Challenge
4. Third Month: Here Kitty, Kitty!
5. March Off to War: Whitethorn - set during WW2 in South Africa with the country divided over who they support
6. Mardi Gras: Fudge Cupcake Murder - cover is predominantly red, with yellow, but also has brown, white and other minor colors (on the cupcake)
7. St.Patrick's Day: Room - Irish Author
8. Doctor's Day: Burn Unit: Saving Lives After The Flames
9. Of Shelves and Lists: See Jane Score
10. Reader's Choice TBD

3/3 READ; UPDATED 3.30.11
I Read:
Reader's Choice

Birthday(ExoticRogue's shelf)

Of Shelves and Lists(from shelf #9 of contemporary romance)


March Monthly Challenge
0/10 completed
1. March: The Host by Stephenie Meyers
2. Birthday: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (Happy Birthday Nance!)
3. Geography: Tongue in Chic by Christina Dodd
4. Third Month: The Marriage Contract by Cathy Maxwell
5. March Off to War: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
6. Mardi Gras/Colorful Cover: Garden Spells
7. St.Patrick's Day: Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
8. Doctor's Day: Afterglow by Catherine Coulter ??
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl
10. Reader's Choice: Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoevsky











Angela Knight is from S. Carolina (Penney just put it on the March help thread)- hop..."
Angie, Faith Hunter is also from SC.

2. B~Day Joyce's list~My Soul to Keep by Rachel Vincent
3. Geography ???
4.
5. March Off To War ???
6.
7. St Patrick's Day/Green Cover~Extraordinary by Nancy Werlin
8. Doctor's Day~ Critical Care by Candace Calvert
9.
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10. Reader's Choice~ The Haunted by Jessica Verday








*New note: 3/21/11 It is taking me way longer to get through these, due to my work. So I will do what I can to get to as many as I can before months end. Usually I can get through 1-2 books in one week, but duty calls. ;-)

1. M: - Magic to the Bone - Devon Monk
2. Bday "16" (Arielka): Evermore - Alyson Noel
3. Geography SC: Master of Smoke - Angela Knight (author from SC)
4. Third Month: Demons Not Included - Cheyenne McCray (3 words)
5. March off to War: Warrior Ascended - Addison Fox
6. Mardi Gras: Succubi Like It Hot - Jill Myles (New Orleans)
7. St Patrick's Day: - Bullet - Laurell K. Hamilton (green cover)
8. Doctor's Day: Sea Lord - Erin McCarthy (heroine is a doctor)
9. Of Shelves & Lists: Smooth Talking Stranger - Lisa Kleypas (page 1)
10. Readers Choice: The Andromeda Strain/The Terminal Man/The Great Train Robbery - Michael Crichton











2.MARCH B-DAY: Ill Wind by Rachel Caine
3.GEOGRAPHY-SOUTH CAROLINA: Welcome To Serenity by Sherryl Woods
4.THIRD MONTH: Kiss Of Death by Rachel Caine
5.MARCH OFF TO WAR: Maverick by Lora Leigh
6.MARDI GRAS: Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon
7.ST PATRICK'S DAY: St. Patrick's Day Murder by Leslie Meier
8.DOCTOR'S DAY: The Scarpetta Factor by Patricia Cornwell READ 03.11.2011
9.OF SHELVES & LISTS: Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy
10.READER'S CHOICE: A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands


2. Birthday (BJRose): Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris
4. Third in Series: Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer
7. Green Cover: Deal Breaker by Harlan Coben
8. Medical Theme: Medical Error by Richard Mabry
10. Reader's Choice: TBD

1. March: Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning
2. Birthday: Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie
3. Geography: Sullivan's Island by Dorothea Benton Frank
4. Third Month: Faefever by Karen Marie Moning
5. March Off to War: The Rebel by Julianne MacLean

RRRC March 2011
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1. March: Read a book which title or authors name starts with “M”.
Paying the Virgin's Price by Christine Merrill
4. Third Month: Read a book that is third in a series, or has three words in the title.
Queen of Shadows by Dianne Sylvan
7. St.Patrick's Day: Read a book that has a predominantly green cover or has anything related to Ireland (plot, cover, character, etc).
Song of Scarabaeus by Sara Creasy




Read: 3/5
1. March:
2. Birthday: (Happy Birthday, Dee!!)
4. Third Month: (#3 in the "Southern Witch" series)
7. St.Patrick's Day: (green cover) Primal Hunger by Sydney Somers
10. Reader's Choice: Pale Demon by Kim Harrison






RRR's March Challenge
Read: 2/8
1. March: The Art of Seducing a Werewolf by Molly Harper
2. Birthday:(Kasyey 29th)
3. South Carolina: Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison
4.
5. March off to War:
6. Mardi Gras: TBD
7. St. Patrick’s Day: TBD
8. Dr.’s Day: Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward (*Manny)
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Sex, Lies, and Online Dating by Rachel Gibson
10. Reader Choice:

Progress: 2/3
March: Matched
March Off to War: The Red Queen
St. Patrick's Day: Hush: An Irish Princess' Tale
March 7- Just finished The Red Queen. Very good, though not one of Gregory's best. The main character was absolutely hateful, but fun to read about.
March 11- Finished Hush. Again, an enjoyable story, but not one of Napoli's best. The plot was a bit boring, though the writing was good.




0/7
1. March: Moon Burning Lucy Monroe
2. Birthday: River Marked Patricia Briggs (Happy BD Joyce)
4. Third Month: Green Eyed Demon Jaye Wells
6. Mardi Gras: Real Vampires Have More to Love Gerry Bartlett
7. St.Patrick's Day: Unseen Rachel Caine
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Key of Knowledge Nora Roberts
10. Reader's Choice Pale Demon Kim Harrison








1. March: Marked by Elisabeth Naughton
2. Birthday: Accidently Yours by Susan Mallery (Alexis Roark)
3. Geography: The Ultimate Romantic Challenge by Katherine Garbera
4. Third Month: Hidden Away (KGI #3) by Maya Banks
5. March Off to War: Sealed with a Kiss by Mary Margaret Daughtridge
6. Mardi Gras: Fall Fury by Jaci Burton
8. Doctor's Day: Just One of the Guys by Kristen Higgins
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Double Play by Jill Shalvis









0/10 completed
Begins with M:Mockingjay
Diane's birthday:Catching Fire
South Carolina:Tongue In Chic
Third book in series:Unleashed
Military character:Yours Until Dawn
Colorful cover:Me, Myself, and Why?
Green cover:Devil of the Highlands
Medical theme:Banner O'Brien
Goodreads contemporary romance shelf:Trouble in High Heels
Reader's choice:The Hunger Games

1. March: Caine's Reckoning by Sarah McCarty
2. Birthday: Happy Birthday Anna! The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks
4. Third Month: Midnight Alley by Rachel Caine
6. Mardi Gras: Mercy by Julie Garwood
7. St Patrick's Day: Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Slow Hands (The Wrong Bed: Again and Again, #1) by Leslie Kelly
10. Reader's Choice: Time For Eternity by Susan Squires

Duration 3/1 ~ 3/31
0/10 Read
1.M is For...: Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews
2.Happy B'day Lady Danielle!: Warrior by Zoe Archer
3.Goin' ta South Cadillacky: Jane's Warlord by Angela Knight
4.Third Time's the Charm: Silent on the Moor by Deanna Raybourn
5.WAR! Uh! Good God...: Into the Storm by Suzanne Brockmann
6.Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!: Romeo, Romeo by Robin Kaye
7.Erin Go Bragh! Devil of the Highlands by Lynsay Sands
8.Doctor, Doctor...: Houston, We Have A Problem by Erin McCarthy
9. Contemporary Lovin': One Reckless Summer by Toni Blake
10. It's My Party!: TBA










0/10 completed
Begins with M:Mockingjay
Diane's birthday:Catching Fire
Sout..."
Hope you like the Hunger Games series Melissa!

2011 March Monthly Challenge
Duration 3/1 ~ 3/31
0/5 Read
1. Author name starts with "M" - Sword of Darkness by Kinley MacGreger
2. Happy Birthday Shelly (March 8th) - Night Play by Sherrilyn Kenyon
4. 3rd Month: 3rd in series/3 title words - At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost
6. Mardi Gras in New Orleans - Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon
10. Reader's Choice - The Wyndham Legacy by Catherine Coulter






0/8 Completed
1. M Book: Demon Moon by Meljean Brook
2. Happy Birthday Joyce! : Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews
4. Three's Suck: Queen of Shadows by Dianne Sylvan
5. I Declare War!: Iron Crowned by Richelle Mead
6. Let Your Freak Flag Fly: Soulless by Gail Carriger
8. They Call Me Dr. Love: Stolen Fury by Elisabeth Naughton
9. Contemporary Romance: The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton
10. Reader's Choice: Skin Game by Ava Gray









0/10 Read
M for March: Midnight Crystal by Jayne Castle
Happy B-day Christel!: Dream a Little Dream by SEP
South Carolina: When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer
Third Month: Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong
March off to War: Never Seduce a Scoundrel by Sabrina Jeffries
Mardi Gras: Night Game by Christine Feehan
St. Patrick's Day: Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning
Dr's Day: Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas
Lists & Shelves: Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas
My Choice: TBD










0/10 COMPLETED
1. March: Read a book which title name starts with “M”-Mistress by Mistake
2.Happy Birthday ExoticRogue!-The Nymph King
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from South Carolina.
4. Third Month: Darkness Within
5. March Off to War: The Pursuit of Pleasure
6. Mardi Gras: My Christmas Wish
7. St.Patrick's Day: Emerald Green
8. Doctor's Day:Just Right
9. Of Shelves and Lists:Once a Cowboy
10. Reader's Choice









1. March: Once a Witch by Carolyn MacCullough
2. Third month: Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
3. Book of war: The Song of Troy by Colleen McCullough
4. Of shelves and lists: Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella
5. Reader's choice: Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones







Challenge Duration: March 1 – March 31, 2011
I will go with 5 this month, 3 was easy in Jan, 8 I probably won't be finishing in Feb so I believe 5 is my number! :)
3/5 completed
March - Sloppy Firsts by Megan McCafferty
B'day -
March of to war -
Third month -
St.Patrick's Day -

1. March: My Immortal Highlander by Hannah Howell.
2. Birthday: Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward. Happy Birthday Dee!!
3. Geography: The Forever Kiss by Angela Knight.
4. Third Month: The Wedding Trap: A Novel by Tracy Anne Warren.
5. March Off to War: Dangerous Games by Lora Leigh.
6. Mardi Gras: Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon.
7. St.Patrick's Day: By Love Undone by Suzanne Enoch.
8. Doctor's Day: Houston, We Have A Problem by Erin McCarthy.
9. Contemporary: Smitten by Janet Evanovich.
10. Reader's Choice: Ten Big Ones by Janet Evanovich.

4. Third Month: The Halloween Party by Agatha Christie
5. March Off to War: Shibumi by Trevanian
8. Doctor's Day: Sinner by Tess Gerritsen
10. Reader's Choice: Rebel Angels by Libba Bray

March 2011 Romance Readers
8/8
1. Title or Author 'M': Madeline Hunter: By Possession
2. BD:Same Day: Jessica B. - Key of Light by Nora Roberts
3. Geography: South Carolina: Death by Darjeeling by Laura Childs
4. 3rd in series/3-word title: Valley of Silence by Nora Roberts
5. War/Military Character: The Untamed Bride by Stephanie Laurens
6. Mari Gras: SKIP
7. St. Patrick's Day: Tail Spin by Catherine Coulter - green cover
8. Doctor's Day: SKIP
9. Of Shelves & Lists: Hard Evidence by Pamela Clare (page 5)
10. Reader's Choice: TBD

1. March: Miss: Never Gonna Love Again by Laura Marie
2. Birthday: Amber-Caleb by Sarah McCarty
3. South Carolina: Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia
4. Third Month: Game for Anything by Belle Andre
5. March off to War: Shadow Guard by Diane Whiteside
6. Mardi Gras: Brazen by Maya Banks
7. St. Patrick’s Day: Dark Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon
8. Dr.’s Day: Raine on Me by Laurann Dohner
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick
10. Reader Choice: Game for a Sinner by Lynn Shurr

Yes, Lacy. Cross-challenging books are acceptable.
I totally want to do this, but I will make my list up in the morning, I'm confused on one of the challenge numbers and need to make sure I got it right and pick my books =) This is my first challenge teehee

1 - M is for March Moore, Leslie Ann Griffin's Daughter
2 - Happy Birthday Nance! Unwind Neal Shusterman
4 - Third Month *3 word title* Queen of Shadows Dianne Sylvan
5 - War Number the Stars Lois Lowry
6 - Mardi Gras *colorful cover* Gil's All Fright Diner A. Lee Martinez
7 - St. Paddy's Day *green cover* Song of Scarabaeus Sara Creasy
10 - Reader's Choice Iron Crowned Richelle Mead







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2. Birthday (Kathy): The Help - Kathryn Stockett
3. South Carolina: Skyward - Mary Alice Monroe
4. Third Month: The Mysterious Benedict Society & the Prisoner's Dilemma - Trenton Lee Stewart
5. March Off to War: Sarah's Key - Tatiana de Rosnay
6. Mardi Gras: Lawn Boy Returns - Gary Paulsen
7. St.Patrick's Day: The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie - Alan Bradley
8. Doctor's Day: When the Wind Blows - James Patterson
9. Contemporary Romance Shelf: Welcome to Temptation - Jennifer Crusie
10. Reader's Choice: Hate List - Jennifer Brown