2011 July Reading Challenge

[Zuany]

:s my initials are Z.V.

1/10

1. Heroine
2. Heroine
3. Hero (Zarek) Dance With The Devil
4. Hero
5. Author
6. Author
7. Characther (Raphael, my brother) Archangel's Consort
8. Characther (Raphael) Archangel's Blade
9. Possible Child's name
10. Possible Child's name (Gabriel) Gabriel's Ghost

[Jessica]

2/10

Heroine (Josephine) #1: The Renegade Hunter (Rogue Hunter, #3) 7/5 4 stars
Heroine (Eshe) #2: Born to Bite
Hero (Edward) #1: Hit List 7/2 3 stars
Hero (Janco) #2: Sea Glass
Author (Jim Butcher) #1: Proven Guilty
Author (Jeaniene Frost) #2: Eternal Kiss of Darkness
Family (Tanya:Cousin) #1: Chicks Kick Butt
Family #2:
Kid #1:
Kid #2:

Read:

[Lily]

The Challenge of a Name (LB).

Duration: July 1 – July 31, 2011
1/10


1. Heroine initials/me Hit List--Anita Blake

2. Heroine initials/me: Shadow Walker Janet Begaye

3. Hero initials/me: A Game of Thrones Brandon

4. Hero initials/me: Once Dead, Twice Shy Barnabus

5. Author initials/me (LB) Defiance Now reading

6. Author initials/me (LB) Elfsorrow or Of Blood and Honey

7. character’s name/family name (Simular) Dead Reckoning (Eric is my brother's name, as well as the viking) 7/3 ***

8. character’s name/family name (Simular) Hunt the Moon (John--brother and John Pritkin)

9. character’s name/child name Magic Slays(Curran) I love that name for a baby boy. So strong yet sounds gentle too.

10. character’s name/child name The Wise Man's Fear (Ambrose/Amber (my daughter)

[Lora]

My initials are LS. Tentative list:

3/10

Heroine (Sirantha) #1: Killbox
Heroine (Savannah) #2: Afterlight
Hero (Leo) #1: Dare to Believe 2/7 ****
Hero (Stefan) #2: Bloodlust 4/7 ***
Author (Lisa McMann)#1: Cryer's Cross 1/7 *****
Author (Laurell K. Hamilton)#2: A Lick of Frost
Family (Laurell similar to Lora)#1: Wings
Family (Laurell)#2: Spells
Kid (Joanne)#1: Chill Factor
Kid (Rachel)#2: Dead Witch Walking

[JanetteJ]

My initials are JJ
3/10 Completed
1.Heroine: Janet BegayStormwalker
2.Heroine: Janet Begay Firewalker
3.Hero: Jamie An Echo in the Bone
4.Hero: Jace City of Bones 7/13
5.Author : The Iron KingBy Julie Kagawa
6.Author : The Iron Daughter By Julie Kagawa
7.Character: Sam (Cousin)Forever
8.Character: Callen (Kellan- cousin)Tempting the Beast 7/8
9.Kid: Hunter -Deeper Than Midnight 7/1
10.Kid: Meghan-The Iron Queen

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[Jessica]

JanetteJ check my list

[Crystal]

I'm in and will post as I go. I doubt I will get all ten but we'll see.

0/10

1. Heroine (C/T):
2. Heroine (C/T):
3. Hero (C/T):
4. Hero (C/T):
5. Author (C/T):
6. Author (C/T):
7. character’s name is similar to yours or someone in your family. Be sure to let us know who.
8. character’s name is similar to yours or someone in your family. Be sure to let us know who.
9. character’s name is one you would use to name a child of yours. Extra points if it is already one of your kid/s’ name.
10. character’s name is one you would use to name a child of yours. Extra points if it is already one of your kid/s’ name.

[Samantha]

JanetteJ wrote: "My initials are JJ


1.Heroine:
2.Heroine:
3.Hero:
4.Hero:
5.Author : The Iron KingBy Julie Kagawa
6.Author : The Iron Daughter By Julie Kagawa
7.Character: S..."

I love the Iron Fey series I hope you do too.

[Erin]

JanetteJ wrote: "My initials are JJ
Anyone have any suggestions for any hero and heroine first or last name beginning with J?

Just off the top of my head, you might try or or or or .

[Danielle]

I'm in too :) My initials are D.W.

As you can see...lot's of D. W was hard, plus I don't like to break up series :)

2/10

Heroine D-Daphne: Past Redemption by Savannah Russe
Heroine D-Daphne: In the Blood by Savannah Russe

Hero D-Declan: Shadow of the Vampire by Meagan Hatfield
Hero D-Dag: Dragonbound by Jade Lee

Author D: The Gift by Deb Stover
Author D: Siren's Surrender by Devyn Quinn

Character Shane/brother in law: Twist by Colby Hodge
Character Kenneth/husband: Siren's Call by Devyn Quinn

Name I'd give my child Darius: Beyond the Pale by Savannah Russe
Name I'd give my child Gage: Beneath the Skin by Savannah Russe

[♥ Ashleigh ♥]

im having some trouble coming up with a hero who's name starts with an A or W. i was hoping someone might have some suggestions??

i prefer Urban Fantasy.
thanks :)

[♥ Ashleigh ♥]

02 of 10 Completed
My initials are A & W.

1. Heroine (A/W): Anita Blake - Obsidian Butterfly
2. Heroine (A/W): Alexia Tarabotti - Soulless - finish 4.7.2011 ***

3. Hero (A/W): Wrath - Dark Lover
4. Hero (A/W): Adam, mercy thompson??

5. Author (A/W): Ally Condie - Matched
6. Author (A/W): Rachel Ward - Numbers - finish 6.7.2011 **

7. Character (Family): Asher (me)- Narcissus in Chains
8. Character (Family): Rose (sister) ??

9. Child's name: Cassiel/Castiel (if i had a boy or girl)- Unseen
10. Child's name: Gabriel ??

[Jessica]

Ashleigh have you read Mercy Thompson series the hero's name is Adam?

[♥ Ashleigh ♥]

YES i love the Mercy Thompson series :D, im hoping not to have to re-read any books to complete this challenge but i will if i have to

Thanks :)

[Steph Ann]

I was able to get a lot of reading done this weekend, so I'm making pretty good progress!

4/10

1. Heroine (Mercedes) Silver Borne
2. Heroine (Rhiannon Murphy) Dead, Undead, or Somewhere in Between

3. Hero (Michael) If Angels Burn READ 7/5
4. Hero (Drustan MacKelter) Kiss of the Highlander

5. Author (Mead) Storm Born
6. Author (Sands) A Quick Bite READ 7/4

7. Character (Anna- my middle name) The Watcher
8. Character (John- grandfather) Something from the Nightside

9. Child's Name (Elena) Broken READ 7/2
10. Child's Name (Ryan) Secrets of the Demon READ 7/3

[Lily]

The Challenge of a Name (LB).

Duration: July 1 – July 31, 2011
3/10


1. Heroine initials/me Hit List--Anita Blake

2. Heroine initials/me: Shadow /Walker Janet Begaye 7/16 ***

3. Hero initials/me: A Game of Thrones Brandon

4. Hero initials/me: Once Dead, Twice Shy Barnabus

5. Author initials/me (LB) Defiance 7/6 ***

6. Author initials/me (LB) Dreams Underfoot(De Lint) or Of Blood and Honey

7. character’s name/family name (Simular) Dead Reckoning (Eric is my brother's name, as well as the viking) 7/3 ***

8. character’s name/family name (Simular) Hunt the Moon (John--brother and John Pritkin)

9. character’s name/child name Magic Slays(Curran) I love that name for a baby boy. So strong yet sounds gentle too. Now reading

10. character’s name/child name The Wise Man's Fear (Ambrose/Amber (my daughter)

Dreams Underfoot

[Jessica]

3/10

Heroine (Josephine) #1: The Renegade Hunter (Rogue Hunter, #3) 7/5 4 stars
Heroine (Eshe) #2: Born to Bite 7/6 2 stars
Hero (Edward) #1: Hit List 7/2 3 stars
Hero (Janco) #2: Sea Glass
Author (Jim Butcher) #1: Proven Guilty
Author (Jeaniene Frost) #2: Eternal Kiss of Darkness
Family (Tanya:Cousin) #1: Chicks Kick Butt
Family (Joe:Grandfather) #2: The 8th Confession
Kid #1:
Kid #2:

Read:

[Erin]

♥ Ashleigh ♥ wrote: "im having some trouble coming up with a hero who's name starts with an A or W. i was hoping someone might have some suggestions??

i prefer Urban Fantasy.
thanks :)"

You might try (hero's name is Artur) or (hero's name is Wren) or (hero's name is Andrew)

[JanetteJ]

Jessica wrote: "JanetteJ check my list"

Thanks Jessica!

[JanetteJ]

Sammie =^.^= wrote: "JanetteJ wrote: "My initials are JJ


1.Heroine:
2.Heroine:
3.Hero:
4.Hero:
5.Author : The Iron KingBy Julie Kagawa
6.Author : The Iron Daughter By Julie Kagawa
7.Char..."

Sammie I've heard such great things about the Iron Fey series. I can't wait to start

[JanetteJ]

Erin wrote: "JanetteJ wrote: "My initials are JJ
Anyone have any suggestions for any hero and heroine first or last name beginning with J?

Just off the top of my head, you might try or..."

Thanks Erin! I'll check these out

[Samantha]

JanetteJ wrote: "Sammie =^.^= wrote: "JanetteJ wrote: "My initials are JJ


1.Heroine:
2.Heroine:
3.Hero:
4.Hero:
5.Author : The Iron KingBy Julie Kagawa
6.Author : [book:The Iron Daughter|77..."



it is awesome, I love it!

[Fallon]

I will try, though my Initials seem to be difficult (F,V)

1. Heroine
2. Heroine
3. Hero
4. Hero
5. Author
6. Author
7. Familial Kiss Me, Kill Me (Greta-Step Sister) Read 7.06
8. Familial
9. Naming of Child: Verita (Ryan) - Read 7.03
10. Naming of Child

[Christina]

So it looks like I won’t be checking off any others for a while because I am officially, completely addicted to Lords of the Underworld...

I’ll catch up with everyone later!

My initials are C & M.

3/10

7/2/11 Done! Heroine with C: Clary in City of Bones
7/3/11 Done! Heroine with M: Mercy in Moon Called
Hero with M: Mikhail in Dark Prince
7/6/11 Done! Hero with M: Maddox in The Darkest Night
Author with M: Richelle Mead's Storm Born
Author with C: Christine Feehan's Dark Desire
Similar name #1: John Matthew in Lover Mine (My Dad is John)
Similar name #2: Mary in Lover Eternal (My Grandmother is Mary)
Potential Childs name #1: Gideon in The Darkest Lie
Potential Childs name #2: Jane in Lover Unbound

[Martina the Book Fairy]

MARTINA'S JULY CHALLENGE OF A NAME - 2/10 COMPLETE!

1. HEROINE (M/B): Maggie - Where There's a Witch (Bewitching Mystery, #5) by Madelyn Alt - 7/3 - ★★★★
2. HEROINE (M/B):

3. HERO (M/B):
4. HERO (M/B):

5. AUTHOR (M/B): Bedeviled Angel (Works Like Magic, #2) by Annette Blair - 7/6 - ★★★★
6. AUTHOR (M/B):

7. CHARACTER (FAMILY):
8. CHARACTER (FAMILY):

9. CHILD NAME: Alexia/my son is Alex - Heartless (Parasol Protectorate, #4) by Gail Carriger
10. CHILD NAME: Emma - Emma and the Vampires by Wayne Josephson

[Michelle]

F - Authors = Jacquelyn Frank, Jeaniene Frost, Becca Fitzpatrick,
Heroine's - (Fayth), (Faith)
Fiona

V - Author's = Virginia Kantra, Victoria Laurie, Lynn Viehl, Rachel Vincent

Hero's = (valerius), (Ven), (Vishous)

I can't think of any V females or F males off the top of my head, sorry! :)

Viper,

[Michelle]

Z - Zarek, Zoe,

J - Julian, John Matthew, Jenna, Jagr,

[Michelle]

A - Amara, Alexis, Anna, Alexandra,
Abby,


Andreas

[Michelle]

W - Wrath, Wraith, Wulf,

[Michelle]

Hopefully you find something that helps, if anybody is still struggling just say & I'll think of more :)

[Samantha]

The Challenge of a Name: Challenge
Duration: July 1-31st
3/10

My Initials are S&M

Heroine

1.Sabine-Kiss of a Demon King
2.Syn-Born of Fire

Hero

3.Micah-Micah
4.Shane-Ghost Town ***** 7/6

Author

5.Suzanne Collins-Mockingjay **** 7/2
6.Maria V. Snyder-Magic Study ***** 7/7

Resemblence

7.Wisty"Mistty" (BF/sister)-Witch & Wizard
8.Claire Roth "mothers last name"- Ashes of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #6)

Kids Name

9.Shanna-How To Marry a Millionaire Vampire
10.Vaughn- Visions of Heat


TO READ



READ


ALSO READ

[Angela]

The Challenge of a Name: JULY DONE!!




Heroine's First or Last Name Starts with My First or Last Initial
Elizabeth & Erickson: Lover Revealed, J.R. Ward JULY 24/2011
Elena & Erickson: The Awakening, L.J. Smith JULY 28/2011


Hero First or Last Name Starts with My First or Last Initial
After & Angie: Going Too Far, Jennifer Echols JULY 7/2011
Ethan & Erickson: The Adoration of Jenna Fox, Mary E Pearson JULY 13/2011


Author's First or Last Name Starts with My First or Last Initial
Andrews & Angie: Magic Strikes, Ilona Andrews JULY 21/2011
Andrews & Angie: Questing Beast, Ilona Andrews JULY 25/2011


Character's Name is Similar to Someone in My Family
Peter & Peter (uncle): Succubus Heat, Richelle Mead JULY 8/2011
Maddy & Matty (son): Succubus Shadows, Richelle Mead JULY 13/2011


Character Name I would use to name my child
Elliott: Hush Hush, Becca Fitzpatrick JULY 16/2011
Lucy: Red Riding Hood, Sarah Blakley-Cartwright JULY 18/2011

[Martina the Book Fairy]

Has anyone ever read a book with a character named Martina? I'd love to find one. Thx!

[Jennifer]

I'm in I'll post as I go :)

[FlibBityFLooB]

1/10 read :)

1. Heroine (Sorcha) - Daughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier
2. Heroine (Zoë Smith) - Aphrodite's Kiss by Julie Kenner
3. Hero (Brendon Shaw) - The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston
4. Hero (Bobby Ray Smith) - The Beast in Him by Shelly Laurenston
5. Author - Shadowflame by Dianne Sylvan
6. Author - Secret Life of a Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks
7. Character (Alexia - neice) - Heartless by Gail Carriger
8. Character (Michael - Uncle) Wages of Sin by Jenna Maclaine
9. Child Name (Ian) - All I Want for Christmas Is a Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks
10. Child Name (Quinn) - Kissing Sin by Keri Arthur - 7/7/11, ★★★

[Susan]

2/10 Complete
1.Read 2 books where the heroine’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial.

S-Sloane Gideon-Living on the Edge by Shannon K. Butcher

2. Read 2 books where the hero’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial.

3. Read 2 books where the author’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial

4. Read 2 books where a character’s name is similar to yours or someone in your family. Be sure to let us know who.

Conner Bryson- Connor (cousin) Silent Thunder by Iris and Roy Johansen

5. Read 2 books where a character’s name is one you would use to name a child of yours. Extra points if it is already one of your kid/s’ name.

[Danielle]

I'm in too :) My initials are D.W.

As you can see...lot's of D. W was hard, plus I don't like to break up series :)

2/10

Heroine D-Daphne: Past Redemption by Savannah Russe
Heroine D-Daphne: In the Blood by Savannah Russe

Hero D-Declan: Shadow of the Vampire by Meagan Hatfield
Hero D-Dag: Dragonbound by Jade Lee

Author D: The Gift by Deb Stover
Author D: Siren's Surrender by Devyn Quinn

Character Shane/brother in law: Twist by Colby Hodge
Character Kenneth/husband: Siren's Call by Devyn Quinn

Name I'd give my child Darius: Beyond the Pale by Savannah Russe
Name I'd give my child Gage: Beneath the Skin by Savannah Russe

[♥ Ashleigh ♥]

03 of 10 Completed
My initials are A & W.

1. Heroine (A/W): Anita Blake - Cerulean Sins
2. Heroine (A/W): Alexia Tarabotti - Soulless - finish 4.7.2011 ***

3. Hero (A/W): Wrath - Dark Lover
4. Hero (A/W):

5. Author (A/W): Ally Condie - Matched
6. Author (A/W): Rachel Ward - Numbers - finish 6.7.2011 **

7. Character (Family): Asher (me)- Narcissus in Chains
8. Character (Family): Rose (sister) ??

9. Child's name: Cassiel/Castiel (if i had a boy or girl)- Unseen
10. Child's name: Gabriel?? Edward (possible name for boy, i prefer Gabriel though) - Obsidian Butterfly - finish 8.7.2011 ****

[Shannon]

I'm totally in! Will post as I go!

Progress: 4/10

1. Last Name C = Heroine - Corrine Bishop - Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian --Read 07/04
2. Last Name C = Heroine - Cheyenne Ross - Malcolm by Eliza Gayle --Read 07/04
3. S or C Hero
4. S or C Hero
5. Last Name C = Author Christine Feehan - Dark Prince --Read 06/02
6. S or C Author
7. Character - (Me) Shannon - His Purrfect Mate by Laurann Dohner --Read 07/08
8. Character - (Brother) Sam - Linger by Maggie Stiefvater
9. Child Name - ()
10. Child Name - ()

[Zuany]

:s my initials are Z.V.

2/10

1. Heroine
2. Heroine
3. Hero (Zarek) Dance With The Devil
4. Hero
5. Author
6. Author
7. Characther (Raphael, my brother) Archangel's Consort
8. Characther (Raphael) Archangel's Blade
9. Possible Child's name
10. Possible Child's name (Gabriel) Gabriel's Ghost

[Michelle]

Zuany wrote: ":s my initials are Z.V.

2/10

1. Heroine
2. Heroine
3. Hero (Zarek) Dance With The Devil
4. Hero
5. Author
6. Author
7. Characther (Raphael, my brother) [book:Archangel's Co..."

I posted some suggestions, not sure if they'll work for you. If not let me know and I will try to think of more! Remember you are allowed to use up to 3 non-pnr books in each challenge. If it helps you, use them! :)

[Michelle]

Martina the Book Fairy wrote: "Has anyone ever read a book with a character named Martina? I'd love to find one. Thx!"

I haven't, but if I ever come across one I'll let you know! :)

[Crystal]

I'm so into Robyn Carr right now that this may be it for me since I can only use 3 non-PNR books a month.
3/10

1. Heroine (C/T):
2. Heroine (C/T):
3. Hero (C/T):
4. Hero (C/T):
5. Author (C/T): Carr, Robyn Whispering Rock 7/3****
6. Author (C/T): Carr, Robyn A Virgin River Christmas 7/6****
7. character’s name is similar to yours or someone in your family. Be sure to let us know who.
8. character’s name is similar to yours or someone in your family. Be sure to let us know who.
9. Child: Vanessa Second Chance Pass 7/8****
10. character’s name is one you would use to name a child of yours. Extra points if it is already one of your kid/s’ name.

[Zuany]

Michelle wrote: "Zuany wrote: ":s my initials are Z.V.

2/10

1. Heroine
2. Heroine
3. Hero (Zarek) Dance With The Devil
4. Hero
5. Author
6. Author
7. Characther (Raphael, my brother) ..."</i>

Hi Michelle! I saw your suggestions and you mentioned a couple that I really want to read (Valeris, Viper). I have them as options but since I haven't read the books before in those series, I'm still looking.

I'm having the same problem with heroines with Z or V. And I don't think I wanna read House of Night.

I have [bookcover:Deadtown as an option also

[Michelle]

Zuany wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Zuany wrote: ":s my initials are Z.V.

2/10

1. Heroine
2. Heroine
3. Hero (Zarek) Dance With The Devil
4. Hero
5. Author
6. Author
7. Characther (Raphael, m..."

I understand. If you've read Julian & Kyrian's books then Valerius's book won't spoil anything (I noticed you had Zarek's to read).

Luckily Viper's book is book 2, and to be honest you wouldn't really miss anything by not reading the first one! Abby & Dante routinely show up in nearly every book but it's the story of the Phoenix/Chalice in the first one. The rest of the books concentrate on the Vampires & Werewolves.

I can't really blame you about Marked. Although, I did prefer it to Twilight :) I'll keep thinking. have you checked the A-Z character challenges over on RRRC? There might be something amongst those? Just a thought :)

[Michelle]

I forgot about Vane

Have you tried Yelena Zaltana - , it's a trilogy so you could use 2 of them for your heroine?

[Erin]

Zuany wrote: "Michelle wrote: "Zuany wrote: ":s my initials are Z.V.

2/10

1. Heroine
2. Heroine
3. Hero (Zarek) Dance With The Devil
4. Hero
5. Author
6. Author
7. Characther (Raphael, m..."

There is also (Zack) which is the first in a series or (Zinnia) which is the second book of a trilogy but really stands on its own.

[Samantha]

haha I just finished the Study series great series as Michelle said the main heroine is name Yelena Zaltana, I recommend them Zuany.

[Samantha]

The Challenge of a Name: Challenge
Duration: July 1-31st
3/10

My Initials are S&M

Heroine

1.Sabine-Kiss of a Demon King
2.Syn-Born of Fire

Hero

3.Micah-Micah
4.Shane-Ghost Town ***** 7/6

Author

5.Suzanne Collins-Mockingjay **** 7/2
6.Maria V. Snyder-Magic Study ***** 7/7

Resemblence

7.Wisty"Mistty" (BF/sister)-Witch & Wizard
8.Claire Roth "mothers last name"- Ashes of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #6)

Kids Name

9.Shanna-How To Marry a Millionaire Vampire
10.Vaughn- Visions of Heat


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[♥ Ashleigh ♥]

@ Zuany

V for Vasilisa from series, can be used for a Heroine
or
Z for Zoey from series, can be used for a Heroine




- vampire academy is a better read though :P -