2011 March Monthly Reading Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

[Debbie]

*Because of all that she does for us, during here move I have offered to help out with this challenge. I am excited to give it a try and hope to make things easier for Yz the Whyz and that this months challenge goes well for all of us.

Here is where we post our official lists and update our progress.

Special thanks to the members who regularly stop by at the Suggestions Thread and share their input. It definitely helped me a lot when I put together the monthly categories. Thanks, guys.

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

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/2...)

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.

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

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.

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

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

9. Of Shelves and Lists: Read a book from the first 10 pages of the contemporary romance shelf.
(http://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/c...)

10. Reader's Choice

Challenge Duration: March 1 – March 31, 2011

You can choose 3, 5, 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, books availability and/or time commitment.

When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s. It will really help us with the group updates.

Here's to another year of reading!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Woohoo Debbie! I've been hanging out for this post! Thanks!

[Debbie]

haha, took longer to do than I expected. Sorry to make you wait but glad you found it.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

**excited dance**

I wanted to tie up a few challenges together. And I love the matching and planning of my books for the coming month. Great set of categories Debbie!

[Debbie]

That is my favorite part of the Challenges game too. Thanks, it was fun to go through the suggestions list.

[Desperado]

Thank you so much for helping YZ out, Debbie! We all know how rough she's had it lately & it warms my heart that so many of us support her & are there for her & her time of need.

Do you know when Paranormal Romance's March Challenge will be posted?

[Debbie]

LethalLovely, I don't know anything about that challenge, sorry.

[Juana "Darkness"]

I'm in. And thanks Debbie for helping YZ.

[Jasmin]

Of course I'm in!!

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RRRC March Monthly Reading Challenge
Challenge Duration: March 1-31, 2011

0/10 Done!

1. March: Married By Morning (The Hathaways, #4) by Lisa Kleypas
2. Melissa’s Birthday: A Kiss at Midnight (Happily Ever Afters #1) by Eloisa James
3. South Carolina: Beautiful Creatures (Caster Chronicles, #1) by Kami Garcia
4. Third Month: Tempt Me At Twilight (Hathaways, #3) by Lisa Kleypas
5. March Off to War: Wild Card (Elite Ops #1) by Lora Leigh
6. Mardi Gras: Everything Forbidden (Albright Sisters #1) by Jess Michaels
7. St.Patrick's Day: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
8. Doctor's Day: A Breath of Snow and Ashes (Outlander, #6) by Diana Gabaldon
9. Contemporary Romance Shelf: Dream a Little Dream (Chicago Stars #4) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
10. Reader's Choice The Duke (Knight Miscellany #1) by Gaelen Foley

[Debbie]

Glad to do it - hoping to have an invite out soon, but my internet keeps disconnecting on me - ugh, try, try again =o)

[Angela]

Monthly Reading Challenge
March 1 -31, 2011




Staring with M: Magic in the Wind, Christine Feehan MAR 26/2011
ExoticRogue H's B'day: Blood Promise, Richelle Mead MAR 23/2011
South Carolina: Seductions Gift, Angela Knight MAR 28/2011
3 Word Title: Slave to Sensation, Nalini Singh MAR 20/2011
Military/War: This Side of the Grave, Jeaniene Frost MAR 19/2011
Tri-Colour Cover: Venom, Jennifer Estep MAR 29/2011
Green Cover: Last Sacrifice, Richelle Mead MAR 25/2011
Dr./Medical Theme: Overkill, Larissa Ione MAR 30/2011
Contemporary Shelf: Hunting Ground, Patricia Briggs MAR 27/2011
My Choice: Clockwork Angel, Cassandra Clare MAR 22/2011

[Shannon]

I think I am in. I am trying not to over do it by entering too many challenges. I can use some of the same books as I am in other challenges correct?

[Dee]

Thanks Debbie! of course i'm in! lol! now to go and find books - I know I have an SC one sitting on the shelf because I picked it up for another challenge - yay!

[FlibBityFLooB]

I'm in for all 10 :)

1. Starts with M: (The) Masked Heiress by Vannesa Gray
2. Birthday (Joyce): Vamps and the City by Kerrelyn Sparks
3. South Carolina: Tongue In Chic by Christina Dodd
4. Third in Series: Iron Crowned by Richelle Mead
5. Military: Wild Man Creek by Robyn Carr
6. Colorful Cover: Simply Irresistible by Rachel Gibson
7. Green Cover: Honey Moon by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
8. Medical Theme: Heart Doctor by Drew Zachary
9. Contemporary: The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton
10. My Choice: Pale Demon by Kim Harrison

[Debbie]

You sure can overlap your challenges with this one.
You can choose 3, 5, 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, books availability and/or time commitment.

[Michelle]

I'm in, will choose my books when it's not 4.39am.... The joys of night feeds! :)

[Desperado]

Debbie wrote: "LethalLovely, I don't know anything about that challenge, sorry."

It's all good. I only asked because YZ usually hosts the monthly challenges in that group as well. I've been stalking the group like the challenge addict I am for the past 4 days.

[Fran, Moderator]

Thanks for doing this month Debbie!!

1. Starts with M- Medeiros,Teresa- Goodnight,Tweetheart
2. Birthday- (Alexis)- Manhunting- Jennifer Crusie
3. S.Carolina- We Interrupt This Date- L.C. Evans (set in S. Carolina- .99 on kindle) or Vampire's Ball by Angela Knight (in Hot for the Holidays anthology)
4. 3rd in series or 3 words- Here Kitty,Kitty- Shelley Laurenstein
5. War/Military- Two to Love-Sophie Oak (cops at war with biker gang)
6. Colorful Cover- Dead in the Family- Charlaine Harris
7. Green Cover- Love is Blind- Lynsay Sands
8. Medical Theme- Cindy's Doctor Charming- Teresa Southwick
9. Contemporary on 1st 10 pages of shelf- Her Best Friend- Sarah Mayberry
10. My Choice- The Aristocrat- Catherine Coulter

[Beth F]

You're the best, Debbie. :)

I'm in for all 10. Here is my tentative list:

1. March: Mutant Message Down Under by Marlo Morgan
2. Happy Birthday Diane: Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery by Deborah & James Howe
3. Geography: The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
4. Third Month: The Oracle Glass by Judith Merkle Riley
5. March Off to War: Ashes in the Wind by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
6. Mardi Gras: The Princes of Ireland by Edward Rutherford
7. St.Patrick's Day:Emerald Magic: Great Tales of Irish Fantasy
8. Doctor's Day: Virgin River by Robyn Carr
9. Of Shelves and Lists: What I Did for Love by SEP
10. Reader's Choice:Elsewhere by Gabrille Zevin

[Dee]

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 other group (plus it works for M here!)

[Penney]

Im in and I'm amazed at quickly you guys can get your lists up. Dee and Fran, I'm using Here Kitty Kitty as well :)

[exxcentrica]

for third month, how about a book by three authors?

edit: I just found a third in series to read on my shelf, but three authors would still be a neat choice to have :)

[Abby]

RRRC March Monthly Reading Challenge
Challenge Duration: March 1-31, 2011

3/3 Completed.

March: Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas Date Finished: 03/02/11 Rating: *** (3stars)
Third Month: No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole Date Finished: 03/01/11 Rating: **** (4stars)
Of Shelves and Lists: Paradise by Judith McNaught Date Finished: 03/10/11 Rating: **** (4stars)



Challenge completed! Quite an enjoyable read! :)

[Debbie]

*Kyhm* wrote: "for third month, how about a book by three authors?

edit: I just found a third in series to read on my shelf, but three authors would still be a neat choice to have :)"

Interesting question but this month let's stick to the 3rd in series or 3 words. Thanks for asking.

[Debbie]

before I forget, I am in also - will post as I go =o)

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Yay! I've been waiting patiently (not) and I'm definitely in! This is only my 2nd monthly challenge, but I am well and truly hooked! =) Thanks for taking over for the month, Debbie!

[Amanda]

I'm in for five.

2011 March Monthly Reading Challenge

1. Birthday: Lord of Hawkfell Island by Catherine Coulter [3/4]
2. Third Month: The Smoke Thief by Shana Abé [3/2]
3. St. Patrick's Day: Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning
4. Doctor's Day: Sinful by Charlotte Featherstone [3/1]
5. Of Shelves and Lists: Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy

[exxcentrica]

Here's my list
RRRC 2011 March Monthly Challenge
0/10 Completed

1. March: Mine to Take
2. Happy Birthday Kasey!: One Foot in the Grave
3. South Carolina: When Harry Met Molly
4. Third in Series: The Demon You Know
5. March Off to War: The Brazen Bride
6. Mardi Gras: French Quarter
7. St.Patrick's Day: Golden Surrender
8. Doctor's Day: Zero at the Bone
9. Contemporary Romance Shelf: An Unforgettable Lady
10. Reader's Choice: Devil's Daughter

[Fran, Moderator]

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 other group (plus it works for M here!)"

Dee, I picked a Sarah Mayberry for #9 b/c she is an Australian author. I was thinking of Love My Way for the yours,mine,ours and it would also fit the M for Midway but I need the Meg Cabot for the random list challenge- so many challenges, so little time!

[Shannon]

March Challenge
March 1st to March 31st COMPLETED

1. March: Made For Two Champions by Madison Hayes 3/12

2. Birthday: Dark Lover by JR Ward (read what I have, apparently the copy I borrowed from my friend is corrupted. ) 3/24

3. Geography: Honey Moon by Susan Elisabeth Phillips 3/9

4. Third Month: Adopt –A-Demon by Ashley Ladd 3/1

5. March Off to War: Camouflaged Hearts Anthology 3/14

6. Mardi Gras: Afterlife by Merrie Destefano 3/23

7. St.Patrick's Day: Come The Night by Angelique Armae 3/19

8. Doctor's Day: Anyone But You by Jennifer Crusie 3/16

9. Of Shelves and Lists: Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie 3/4

10. Reader's Choice Charlie All Night by Jennifer Crusie 3/16

[Katharina]

I'll try for 5 this time. I love it that I can fit the Born In Trilogy into this challenge.
0/5 done

1. M-Book: Mistress of Mellyn by Victoria Holt
4. Third Month: Born in Shame by Nora Roberts
7. St. Patricks Day: Born in Ice by Nora Roberts
9. Shelves and Lists: Born in Fire by Nora Roberts
10. Reader's Choice: The Aristocrat by Catherine Coulter

[Tuğçe]

I am in of course! I loved this challange ... Will post soon.

[N.L.]

0/10 Read

March – Midnight Awakening
Happy Birthday to Angelique – This Side of the Grave
South Carolina – The Witches of Dixie
Third Month – An Ice Cold Grave
March Off to War – Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night
Mardi Gras – Dark Needs at Night's Edge
St.Patrick's Day – Unseen
Doctor's Day – Dark Embers
Of Shelves and Lists – Under Her Skin
Reader's Choice – River Marked

[Katie]

i'm in!

0/10 read

1. March: More Than Just a Good Book
2. Happy Birthday Dee: Quinn's Hart
3. Geography: Broken Bones, Mended Hearts
4. Third Month: Cover Me
5. March Off to War: The Brazen Bride
6. Mardi Gras: Timing
7. St. Patrick's Day: Euphorbia
8. Doctor's Day: Healing Doctor Ryan
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Raising Kane
10. Reader's Choice: Out of the Darkness

[Sandra]

RRRC March 2011 Monthly Challenge
0/10 Completed

1. M - Magic Bites
2. Happy Birthday Morgan - Lover Enshrined
3. Sth Carolina - Host: A Rogue Mage Novel - Faith Hunter
4. Third Book - Keeping Paige
5. War - The Vampire and the Virgin
6. Mardi Gras - Dark Needs at Night's Edge
7. St Pats - Devil's Cub
8. Doctor - Dark Embers
9. Contemp Rom - The Corset Diaries
10. Choice - Unholy Magic

[Michelle]

1. M AUTHOR - Mead, Richelle - Vampire Academy
2. HAPPY BIRTHDAY POOJA! - Frostbite - Richelle Mead
3. GEOGRAPHY - Hot Blooded - Anthology
4. 3RD IN SERIES - Shadow Kiss - Richelle Mead
5. WAR - Heat Seeker - Lora Leigh
6. MARDI GRAS - Riding The Storm - Sydney Croft
7. ST.PATRICK'S DAY - My Soul to Lose - Rachel Vincent
8. DOCTOR'S DAY - Once Bitten, Twice Shy - Jennifer Rardin
9. OF SHELVES & LISTS - Maverick - Lora Leigh
10. MY CHOICE -

[Rebecca]

Monthly Reading Challenge 4 / 10
March 1 -31, 2011

1. March: Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr 23rd March

2. Birthday (Claudia): Outlander by Diana Gabaldon 20th March

3. Geography: Beautiful Creatures (Caster Chronicles 1) by Kami Garcia 10th March

4. Third Month: City of Glass (The Mortal Instruments 3) by Cassandra Clare 7th March

5. March Off to War: Origins (The Vampire Diaries: Stefan's Diaries 1) by L.J. Smith

6. Mardi Gras (louisiana): My Immortal (Seven Deadly Sins 1) by Erin McCarthy

7. St.Patrick's Day: Bloodfever (Fever 2) by Karen Marie Moning

9. Of Shelves and Lists: Vision in White (Bride Quartet 1) by Nora Roberts

10. Reader's Choice: Glimmerglass by Jenna Black 2nd March

[D.G.]

Thanks, Debbie! I'm in of course.

I mean to ask...can you please open the Suggestions thread when you have a chance? :)

[Charlotte (Buried in Books)]

RRRC - March 2011 Challenge

0/5

Mmmmmmm - Gregory Maguire - Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West
Three Little Words - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Luck of the Irish - Glory in Death by J.D. Robb
Gotta Give Me Some Of Your Lovin' - Either New Moon by Stephenie Meyer (re-read) or A walk to remember by Nicholas Sparks
Make a Decision Already - The Glass Room by Simon Mawer

[Sarah]

March Monthly Challenge
Duration: March 1-March 31
Completed: 0/5

March:Once a Witch by Carolyn MacCullough
Birthday:Sea Change by Aimee Friedman (ExoticRogue)
Third Month:Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong
Of Shelves and Lists:Maybe This Time by Jennifer Crusie
Reader's Choice:A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole

[~Megan~]

I'm in and I will post as I go!

[Mojca]

List subject to change.


1. March: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean
2. Birthday: Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah MacLean (Happy Birthday, Diane)
3. Geography (North Carolina): The Legend MacKinnon by Donna Kauffman
4. Third Month: The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton
5. March Off to War: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan
6. Mardi Gras: Play of Passion by Nalini Singh
7. St.Patrick's Day: Irish Hearts by Nora Roberts
8. Doctor's Day: Diagnosis: Danger by Marie Ferrarella
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Crazy for Love by Victoria Dahl
10. Reader's Choice: Chains by Shiloh Walker

[Abha]

I'm in!! Will post my list soon!

[Nikki ♥]

I'm in. I'll post later.

[Abha]

oh, I have a question. Does it have to be 3,5,8 or 10? I did 7 last month and wondering if that's a no-no. Thanks!

[Cathy]

This sounds like fun! I'll try to do all 10.

[Hayley]

March Monthly Reading Challenge!
Challenge Duration: March 1 – March 31, 2011

0 out of 5

I'll be going for 5 this time! I hope I can make it! (March is crazy Spring Break time where I live and work.... *sigh*

1. March: Mr. Maybe By Jane Green

2. Birthday: Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris ~Happy Birthday Jessica B!~

4. Third Month: Little Bitty Lies by Mary Kay Andrews

7. St.Patrick's Day: PS, I Love You by Cecelia Ahern

10. Reader's Choice: Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah

[Abha]

I loved Firefly Lane! Hope you like it too Hayley!

[Hayley]

Hi Abha, I heard it was a great story and I can't wait till March to read it hehe.

[Debbie]

D.G. wrote: "Thanks, Debbie! I'm in of course.

I mean to ask...can you please open the Suggestions thread when you have a chance? :)"

Open now - thanks for the reminder.