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2011 July Reading Challenge
PRN July 2011: The Challenge of a NameRead: 3/10
Heroine 1: Eve Dallas in Survivor In Death by J.D. Robb
Heroine 2: Parker Brown in Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts
Hero 2: Baran Arvid in Jane's Warlord by Angela Knight
Author 1: Mortal Danger by Eileen Wilks
Author 2: Dragon Bones by Patricia Briggs
Character 1: Kate Daniels (sister) in Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews
Character 2: Clay Bennett in Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh
Michelle wrote: "I forgot about Vane 
Have you tried Yelena Zaltana -
, it's a trilogy so you could use 2 of them for your heroine?"Haven't heard anything about this one, but it looks good!
I'll probably read all your suggestions even if not for this challenge :P (maybe not House of Night).
Thanks Michelle!
Erin wrote: "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 (Raphae..."
I'll keep Zinnia in mind :)
Sammie =^.^= wrote: "haha I just finished the Study series great series as Michelle said the main heroine is name Yelena Zaltana, I recommend them Zuany."Seems like I'm gonna end up reading the Study series :P
Thanks for all the suggestions!!
Zuany wrote: "Sammie =^.^= wrote: "haha I just finished the Study series great series as Michelle said the main heroine is name Yelena Zaltana, I recommend them Zuany."Seems like I'm gonna end up reading the..."
Glad we could help, I've read both the books that Erin recommended too and they are good! :)
Mod
Duration: July 1 – July 31, 2011
3/10
1. Read 2 books where the heroine’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial.
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2)
2. Read 2 books where the hero’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial.
3) (Brendon) The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston
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3) Read 2 books where the author’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial
5) Masques by Patricia Briggs (B)
6) Skirting the Grave by Annette Blair (Take your pick—my initials are A. G. B. :oP)
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.
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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.
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3/10 Complete1.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
S- Sarah Zettel’s A Taste of the Nightlife
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.
The Challenge of a Name: ChallengeDuration: July 1-31st
4/10
My Initials are S&M
Heroine
1.Sabine-Kiss of a Demon King
2.Syn-Born of Fire
Hero
3.Micah-Micah
Author
Resemblence
7.Wisty"Mistty" (BF/sister)-Witch & Wizard
Kids Name
9.Shanna-How To Marry a Millionaire Vampire
10.Vaughn- Visions of Heat
TO READ
READ
ALSO READ
My initials are LS. Tentative list:4/10
Heroine (Sirantha) #1: Killbox
Heroine (Savannah) #2: Afterlight
Author (Laurell K. Hamilton)#2: A Lick of Frost
Family (Laurell similar to Lora)#1: Wings
Family (Laurell)#2: Spells
Kid (Rachel)#2: Dead Witch Walking
3/101. Heroine S - (Shay Angel):Red Fire (Gods of Midnight #1) by Deidre Knight
2.Heroine S - (Shay Pearson): Hunting the Demon (Demon Hunters, #2) by Jaci Burton
3. Hero S - (Harper Stoyan):
4. Hero S - (Duncan of Skye): Mistress of the Storm by Teri Brisbin
5. Author F: This Side of the Grave by Jeanine Frost
6. Author F:
7. Family - (Sarah - Grandmother) : Darkness Dawns (Immortal Guardians, #1) by Diane Duvall
8. Family - (Emma - Aunt): The Wallflower(Halle Pumas, #1) by Dana Marie Bell
9. Child Name (Alexandra):Kiss of Fury (Dragonfire #2) by Deborah Cooke
10. Child Name (Hunter):
I'm in too :) My initials are D.W.I had to change one...I started the first one in the series and it was brutal! I just couldn't read the next one.
3/10
Heroine D-Daphne: Past Redemption by Savannah Russe
Heroine D-Daphne: In the Blood by Savannah Russe
Hero D-Dag: Dragonbound by Jade Lee
Author W: Beyond the Night by Joss Ware
Character Shane/brother in law: Twist by Colby Hodge
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
MARTINA'S JULY CHALLENGE OF A NAME - 3/10 COMPLETE! 1. HEROINE (M/B):
2. HEROINE (M/B):
3. HERO (M/B):
4. HERO (M/B):
5. AUTHOR (M/B):
6. AUTHOR (M/B):
7. CHARACTER (FAMILY): Anita (similar & has all the letters in "Martina") - Bullet (Anita Blake, #19 ) by Laurell K. Hamilton
8. CHARACTER (FAMILY):
9. CHILD NAME: Alexia/my son is Alex - Heartless (Parasol Protectorate, #4) by Gail Carriger
10. CHILD NAME:
5/10 DoneMy initials are VB
1. Heroine (Janet Begay):
2. Heroine: TBD
3. Hero (V'lane):
4. Hero (Jake Blackhall): Fantasy Anthology
5. Author:
6. Author:
7. Character: TBD
8. Character: TBD
9. Child Name (Persephone):
10. Child Name (Ryven): No Words Alone by Autumn Dawn
Read 2 books where the heroine’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial.Alex - Kiss of Fury by Deborah Cooke
Alexandra - Marked By The Moon by Lori Handeland
Read 2 books where the hero’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial.
Alex - Angel by L.A. Weatherly
Ashur - Angel Slayer by Michele Hauf
Read 2 books where the author’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial
Out of Sight Out of Mind by Marilyn Kaye
Sea Lord by Virginia Kantra
Read 2 books where a character’s name is similar to yours or someone in your family. Be sure to let us know who.
Christophe (My brother-in-law is called Christopher) – Atlantis Betrayed by Alyssa Day
Charlotte (My cousin's name) – Dark Enchantment by Anya Bast
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.
I will try, though my Initials seem to be difficult (F,V)1. Heroine Foxy's Tale (Foxy Anders) Read: 7.10
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
my initials are Z.V.3/10
1. Heroine (Yelena Zaltana) Poison Study
2. Heroine
3. Hero (Zarek)
4. Hero (Vane) Night Play (Dark-Hunter, #5)
5. Author (Veronica Roth) Divergent
6. Author
7. Characther (Raphael, my brother)
8. Characther
9. Possible Child's name
10. Possible Child's name (Gabriel)
I'm in...this will be my first. My initials are D. M. 3/10 read
Heroine 2: (Elizabeth Moon) Sojourner
Hero 1: (Roman Draganesti) How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire
Author 1: (Kerry Davidson) Luna's Sokjan
Author 2: (Danielle Lee) Inhuman
Character 1: (Alexandrine-nephew) My Forbidden Desire
Character 2: (Nick- brother) 50 Ways to Hex Your Lover
Child 2: (Cassie) Seduced by the Wolf
Heroine 1:Heroine 2:
Hero 1:
Hero 2:
Author 1:
Author 2:
Family 1: Bloody Bones by Laurell K. Hamilton. Anita- similar to Juanita, which is my grandmas name. FINISHED 7/10
Family 2:
Kid 1:
Kid 2:
Initials D.N.MCompleted 8/10
Heroine
Hero
Sabriel - Mage Adhorsen
Author
Family
Cryer's Cross - Nico similar to Nick (cousin)
Kids
my initials are Z.V.4/10
1. Heroine (Yelena Zaltana) Poison Study
2. Heroine
3. Hero (Zarek)
4. Hero (Vane) Night Play (Dark-Hunter, #5)
5. Author (Veronica Roth) Divergent
6. Author
7. Characther (Raphael, my brother)
8. Characther
9. Possible Child's name (Christopher)
10. Possible Child's name (Gabriel)
Yz the Whyz wrote: "Token Female Gamer wrote: "I'm in!! Kids names are going to be hard since I picked rather unusual names for my two. Will have to think on this one. =DOh, do middle names count?"
Yes...I'll accep..."
Didn't see this until just now!! You are the BEST!!
The Challenge of a Name: ChallengeDuration: July 1-31st
5/10
My Initials are S&M
Heroine
1.Sabine-Kiss of a Demon King
2.Syn-Born of Fire
Hero
3.Micah-Micah
Author
Resemblence
Kids Name
9.Shanna-How To Marry a Millionaire Vampire
10.Vaughn- Visions of Heat
TO READ
READ
ALSO READ
4/10 Complete1.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
S-Sabina Kane-Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells
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
S- Sarah Zettel’s A Taste of the Nightlife
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.
5/10Hero (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
Kid #2:
Read:
PRN July 2011: The Challenge of a NameRead: 6/10
Heroine 1: Eve Dallas in Survivor In Death by J.D. Robb
Heroine 2: Parker Brown in Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts
Hero 2: Zane Mackenzie in MacKenzie's Pleasure by Linda Howard
Author 2: Dragon Bones by Patricia Briggs
04 of 10 CompletedMy initials are A & W.
1. Heroine (A/W): Anita Blake - Cerulean Sins
2. Heroine (A/W): Alexia Tarabotti -
3. Hero (A/W): Wrath -
4. Hero (A/W): Adam Boyd - Demons Not Included
5. Author (A/W): Ally Condie - Matched
6. Author (A/W): Rachel Ward -
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) -
I'm totally in! Will post as I go!Progress: 6/10
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 --Read 07/12
9. Child Name - (Would Use) Charlotte - For Love's Sake Only by Lena Matthews --Read 07/10
10. Child Name - ()
Halfway Through!7/10
Heroine #1: Brenna Flannigan in Night's Kiss by Amanda Ashley - Finished: July 7
Heroine #2: Charlotte Bennett in Dark Enchantment by Anya Bast
Hero #1: Tucker Longstreet in Carnal Innocence by Nora Roberts - Finished: July 10
Hero #2: Liam Morrissey in Pride Mates by Jennifer Ashley - Finished: July 14
Author #1: Lara Adrian - Midnight Rising - Finished: July 7
Author #2: Lora Leigh - Megan's Mark - Finished: July 16
Family #1: Jackson Raines in Against the Wind by Kat martin (Grandfather's name)
Family #2: Amanda Marion in Soul Deep by Lora Leigh (Cousin's name) - Finished: July 9
Kid #1: Olivia Gray in Tempt Me with Darkness by Shayla Black - Finished: July 12
Kid #2: Zack Jones in Sizzle and Burn by Jayne Ann Krentz
6/101. Heroine (Mercedes) Silver Borne
2.
3.
4. Hero (Drustan MacKelter) Kiss of the Highlander
5.
6.
7. Character (Anna- my middle name) The Watcher
8. Character (John- grandfather) Something from the Nightside
9.
10.
6/10Hero (Janco) #2: Sea Glass
Author (Jim Butcher) #1: Proven Guilty
Author (Jeaniene Frost) #2: Eternal Kiss of Darkness
Kid #2:
Read:
Shannon (Savhage Temptress) wrote: "I'm totally in! Will post as I go!Progress: 6/10
1. Last Name C = Heroine - Corrine Bishop - Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian --Read 07/04
2. Last Name C = Heroine - Cheyenne Ross - Mal..."
how did you like Dark Prince? trying to get as much input I can about this book
My initials are LS. Tentative list:5/10
Heroine (Sirantha) #1: Killbox
Heroine (Savannah) #2: Afterlight
Family (Laurell similar to Lora)#1: Wings
Family (Laurell)#2: Spells
Kid (Rachel)#2: Dead Witch Walking
3/10 1. Heroine
2. Heroine
3. Hero
4. Hero
5. Author
6. Author
7. Character (Anita, similar to Juanita) Bloody Bones, by Laurell K. Hamilton FINISHED- July 10
8. Character
9. Possible Child's name (Olivia) Vampire and the Virgin, by Kerrelyn Sparks- FINISHED July 11.
10. Possible Child's name (Adam)Vamps and the City, By Kerrelyn Sparks FINISHED July 12
My initials are JH I am still trying to find books.:)
4/101. Heroine S - (Shay Angel):Red Fire (Gods of Midnight #1) by Deidre Knight
2.Heroine S - (Shay Pearson): Hunting the Demon (Demon Hunters, #2) by Jaci Burton
3. Hero S - (Harper Stoyan):
4. Hero S - (Duncan of Skye): Mistress of the Storm by Teri Brisbin
5. Author F: This Side of the Grave by Jeanine Frost
6. Author F:
7. Family - (Sarah - Grandmother) : Darkness Dawns (Immortal Guardians, #1) by Diane Duvall
8. Family - (Emma - Aunt):
9. Child Name (Alexandra):Kiss of Fury (Dragonfire #2) by Deborah Cooke
10. Child Name (Hunter):
4/10Heroine D-Daphne: Past Redemption by Savannah Russe
Heroine D-Daphne: In the Blood by Savannah Russe
Author W: Beyond the Night by Joss Ware
Character Shane/brother in law: Twist by Colby Hodge
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
my initials are Z.V.5/10
1. Heroine (Yelena Zaltana) Poison Study
2. Heroine
3. Hero (Zarek)
4. Hero (Vane)
5. Author (Veronica Roth) Divergent
6. Author
7. Characther (Raphael, my brother)
8. Characther
9. Possible Child's name (Christopher)
10. Possible Child's name (Gabriel)
I will try, though my Initials seem to be difficult (F,V)1. Heroine Foxy's Tale (Foxy Anders) Read: 7.10
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 ChildThe Sea of Monsters (Annabeth) Read 7.13
Fallon wrote: "I will try, though my Initials seem to be difficult (F,V)1. Heroine Foxy's Tale (Foxy Anders) Read: 7.10
2. Heroine
3. Hero
4. Hero
5. Author
6. Author
7. Familial [book:K..."
Fallon, there are suggestions earlier in the thread that may help :)
PRN July 2011: The Challenge of a NameRead: 7/10
Heroine 1: Eve Dallas in Survivor In Death by J.D. Robb
Heroine 2: Parker Brown in Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts
Hero 2: Zane Mackenzie in MacKenzie's Pleasure by Linda Howard
1. HEROINE - MA) Marla
B)Mackenzie
2. HERO - M
A)
B)
3. AUTHOR - M
A)
B)
4. FAMILY NAME -
A)Joseph (UNCLE)
B)
5. KIDS NAME -
A)
B)
Jennifer wrote: "3/10 1. Heroine
2. Heroine
3. Hero
4. Hero
5. Author
6. Author
7. Character (Anita, similar to Juanita) Bloody Bones, by Laurell K. Hamilton FINISHED- July 10
8. Character
9. Possible Ch..."
A couple of books that come to mind at the moment:
(Jacob),
(Greg Hewitt),
(Lucas Hunter),
(Howl and Sophie Hatter),
(Hari),
(Heather Wallace)
Getting a late start as usual...1/10
1. Heroine H
2.Heroine H
3. Hero H -
4. Hero H -
5. Author H:
6. Author H:
7. Family
8. Family
9. Child Name (Riley)-Afterlight by Elle Jasper 7/12
10. Child Name
I've been forgetting to update this6/10
Heroine 1: Abby Dogs and Goddesses
Heroine 2: Alina
Hero 1: Archie Sweetheart
Hero 2: Christian Prescott
Author 1: Douglas Adams Last Chance to See
Author 2: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Family 1:
Family 2: :
Kid 1: Jackson
Kid 2: Layla Rosewater and Soda Bread
7/101. Heroine (Mercedes) Silver Borne
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7. Character (Anna- my middle name) The Watcher
8. Character (John- grandfather) Something from the Nightside
9.
10.
5/101. 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. Family (Father-in-law) Donny: Bite Me If You Can 7/14****
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. Child: Mira Veil of Midnight 7/11****
UPDATE - 14TH JULY 2011Please note: For ease of tracking, could you please RE-POST your list with your progress after every update adding the DATE YOU FINISHED. You may also strike out the book's title if you wish. Thanks!
There are 45 participants in this month's challenge so far:
Amy - 6/10 Read
Angie - 2/10 Read
Angie (Mind Malfunction) - 4/10 Read
Ann aka Iftcan - 3/10 Read
Arletta
*Ash*
♥ Ashleigh ♥ - 4/10 Read
Christina - 3/10 Read
Cindy
Clare - 6/10 Read
Crystal - 5/10 Read
Daniella - 4/10 Read
Danielle - 4/10 Read
Dobarah
Drea - 3/10 Read
Erin - 7/10 Read
Evil Twin One (Ange)
Fallon - 4/10 Read
Felicia (Ferishia) - 4/10 Read
FlibBityFLoob - 1/10 Read
Heidi - 1/10 Read
JanetteJ - 2/10 Read
Jennifer - 3/10 Read
Jessica - 6/10 Read
Jessica (BookRockGodess)
Lacy♪♫Movements of a Demigod ♪♫
Lauren - 5/10 Read
Lily - 2/10 Read
❥☪LIZZ NEILL☪❥
Lora - 5/10 Read
Maria
Martina the Book Fairy - 3/10 Read
~Megan~
Michelle (shelli_m) - 3/10 Read
Mrs.soule
Patty
Sammie =^.^= - 5/10 Read
Shannon (Savhage Temptress) - 6/10 Read
Shazzy
Steph - 7/10 Read
Susan - 4/10 Read
Susinok
Token Female Gamer
Valorie - 5/10 Read
Zuany - 5/10 Read
You can sign-up for the challenge at any time throughout the month
0 Readers have completed all 10 categories so far.
Total number of books read for the challenge = 122
Happy Reading Everyone!
Can everyone please remember to put the date you read the book please. Thank you! :)
Jennifer wrote: "3/10 1. Heroine
2. Heroine
3. Hero
4. Hero
5. Author
6. Author
7. Character (Anita, similar to Juanita) Bloody Bones, by Laurell K. Hamilton FINISHED- July 10
8. Character
9. Possible Ch..."
Joseph,
Hunter,
Jarvis,
Harper,
Josie,
Thanks for keeping track of us Michelle!
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1. Heroine S - (Shay Angel):Red Fire (Gods of Midnight #1) by Deidre Knight
2.Heroine S - (Shay Pearson): Hunting the Demon (Demon Hunters, #2) by Jaci Burton
3. Hero S - (Harper Stoyan):
The Reluctant Vampire (Argeneau, #15)by Lynsay Sands 7/84. Hero S - (Duncan of Skye): Mistress of the Storm by Teri Brisbin
5. Author F: This Side of the Grave by Jeanine Frost
6. Author F: Spencer's Secret by Joyee Flynn
7. Family - (Sarah - Grandmother) : Darkness Dawns (Immortal Guardians, #1) by Diane Duvall
8. Family - (Emma - Aunt): The Wallflower(Halle Pumas, #1) by Dana Marie Bell
9. Child Name (Alexandra):Kiss of Fury (Dragonfire #2) by Deborah Cooke
10. Child Name (Hunter):
Deeper Than Midnightby Lara Adrian 7/5