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2011 July Reading Challenge
9/10Heroine 1: Abby
Heroine 2: Alina
Hero 1: Archie Sweetheart
Hero 2: Christian Prescott
Author 1: Douglas Adams
Author 2: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Family 1:
Family 2: :
Kid 1: Jackson
Kid 2: Layla
Initials D.N.MCompleted 9/10
Heroine
Hero
Sabriel - Mage Adhorsen
Author
Family
Kids
My initials are LS. Tentative list:8/10
Heroine (Sirantha) #1: Killbox
Family (Laurell)#2: Spells
Also Read:
PRN July 2011: The Challenge of a NameRead: 8/10
Heroine 1: Eve Dallas in Survivor In Death by J.D. Robb
Heroine 2: Parker Brown in Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts
MARTINA'S JULY CHALLENGE OF A NAME - 9/10 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):
8. CHARACTER (FAMILY):
9. CHILD NAME: Alexia/my son is Alex - Heartless (Parasol Protectorate, #4) by Gail Carriger - reading now
10. CHILD NAME:
Getting a late start as usual...2/10
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 (Riley, Noah)-Everdark by Elle Jasper 7/21
My initials are DVB.8/10 Done.
Heroine
1 (Kate Daniels) Magic Slays (Done 7/2 )
2 (Diana Bishop) A Discovery of Witches
Hero
3 (Miles Vorkosigan) The Warrior's Apprentice (Done 7/17)
4 (Beeker)Phule's Paradise (Done 7/21)
Author
5 (Lois McMaster Bujold) The Vor Game (Done 7/19)
6 (Lois McMaster Bujold) The Mountains of Mourning (Done 7/18)
Family
7 (Dina - similar to my name) Wanderlust (Done 7/13)
8 (Dina - similar to my name) Grimspace (Done 7/7)
Kids Names (I couldnt find my actual kids names so I picked ones that I liked for imaginary kids.)
9 (Hawke) Kiss of Snow (Done 7/10)
10 (Mirasol) Chalice
08 of 10 CompletedMy initials are A & W.
1. Heroine (A/W): Anita Blake -
2. Heroine (A/W): Alexia Tarabotti -
3. Hero (A/W): Wrath -
4. Hero (A/W): Adam Boyd -
5. Author (A/W): Ally Condie - Matched
6. Author (A/W): Rachel Ward -
7. Character (Family): Asher (me)-
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) -
Done!10/10
Heroine #1: Brenna Flannigan in Night's Kiss by Amanda Ashley - Finished: July 7
Heroine #2: Charlotte Bennett in Dark Enchantment by Anya Bast - Finished: July 20
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) - Finished: July 18
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 - Finished: July 23
I'm playing! My initials are: D/W Done 5 of 10July’s challenge is called: The Challenge of a Name.
Duration: July 1 – July 31, 2011
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5. Author D Kiss of Fire we are both legally Deborah
6. Author W Mortal Danger Eileen Wilks
7. Character (family) similar to someone in your family - Sister Victoria Intertwined
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9. Name I'd give to a child Garrett Lee/Connor Davis
10. Name of my child: Delaney Winter Kiss character: Delaney
6/101. Heroine S - (Shay Angel):
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):
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):
my initials are Z.V.8/10
1. Heroine (Yelena Zaltana)
2. Heroine (Yelena Zaltana)
3. Hero (Zarek)
4. Hero (Vane)
5. Author (Veronica Roth)
6. Author
7. Characther (Raphael, my brother)
8. Characther
9. Possible Child's name (Christopher)
10. Possible Child's name (Gabriel)
I'm in...this will be my first. My initials are D. M. 7/10 read
Author 1: (Kerry Davidson) Luna's Sokjan
Character 1: (Alexandrine-nephew) My Forbidden Desire
Character 2: (Nick- brother) 50 Ways to Hex Your Lover
10/10 Complete! :)My initials -M&M
1. HEROINE - M
A) Marla
B)Mackenzie
2. HERO - M
A) Mace
B)Derek Marks
3. AUTHOR - M
A)Alexis Morgan
B)Maggie Shayne
4. FAMILY NAME -
A)Joseph (UNCLE)
B)Cameron (COUSIN)
5. KIDS NAME -
A) Caleb
B)Jared
I have 3 kids - Finlay, Caleb & Ava-rose. If Ava-rose was a boy we where going to name her Jared :)
I'll be doing an update today, congratulations to those of you who have finished! Well done :)I took a few days off as we where celebrating my sons birthday.
UPDATE - 24TH 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 46 participants in this month's challenge so far:
Amy - 9/10 Read
Angie - 2/10 Read
Angie (Mind Malfunction) - 4/10 Read
Ann aka Iftcan - 3/10 Read
Arletta
*Ash*
♥ Ashleigh ♥ - 8/10 Read
Borders - 1971-2011 - 8/10 Read
Christina - 6/10 Read
Cindy
Clare - 10/10 Read - Complete! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Crystal - 5/10 Read
Daniella - 9/10 Read
Danielle - 7/10 Read
Dobarah - 5/10 Read
Drea - 7/10 Read
Erin - 8/10 Read
Evil Twin One (Ange)
Fallon - 4/10 Read
Felicia (Ferishia) - 6/10 Read
FlibBityFLoob - 3/10 Read
Heidi - 2/10 Read
JanetteJ - 2/10 Read
Jennifer - 5/10 Read
Jennifer (scottsgirl1982) -
Jessica - 7/10 Read
Jessica (BookRockGodess)
Lacy♪♫Movements of a Demigod ♪♫
Lauren - 10/10 Read - Complete! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Lily - 3/10 Read
❥☪LIZZ NEILL☪❥
Lora - 8/10 Read
Maria
Martina the Book Fairy - 9/10 Read
~Megan~ - 10/10 Read - Complete! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Michelle (shelli_m) - 10/10 Read - Complete! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Mrs.soule
Patty - 6/10 Read
Sammie =^.^= - 9/10 Read
Shannon (Savhage Temptress) - 7/10 Read
Shazzy - 8/10 Read
Steph - 8/10 Read
Susan - 7/10 Read
Susinok
Token Female Gamer - 8/10 Read
Valorie - 8/10 Read
Zuany - 8/10 Read
You can sign-up for the challenge at any time throughout the month
4 Readers have completed all 10 categories so far.
Total number of books read for the challenge = 231
Happy Reading Everyone!
My initials are C & M.OMG I am way behind but I had to finish the entire Fever Series!
Holy Crap I loved it!!!
7/10
7/2/11 Done! Heroine with C: Clary in City of Bones
7/3/11 Done! Heroine with M: Mercy in Moon Called
7/21/11 Done! Hero with M: Mikhail in Dark Prince
7/6/11 Done! Hero with M: Maddox in The Darkest Night
7/18/11 Done! Author with M: Karen Marie Moning’s Darkfever
7/22/11 Done! Author with M: Karen Marie Moning’s Bloodfever
Similar name #1: John Matthew in Lover Mine (My Dad is John)
Similar name #2: Mary in Lover Eternal (My Grandmother is Mary)
7/11/11 Done! Potential Childs name #1: Gideon in The Darkest Lie
Potential Childs name #2: Jane in Lover Unbound
I should be done with my last book soon its taking me forever cause of an infected tooth that cause swelling one my right side of my face so between pain, nausea, and the effects of pain meds I can only seem to.grt 1/2 A page read at a time, its tragic really
9/10 DoneMy initials are VB
1. Heroine (Janet Begay):
2. Heroine (Barbie):
3. Hero (V'lane):
4. Hero (Bones):
5. Author:
6. Author:
7. Character/Niece (Maggie):
8. Character: TBD
9. Child Name (Persephone):
10. Child Name (Ryven):
My initials are DVB.9/10 Done. Only the behemoth 'Discovery of Witches' left. Thats going to be the rest of the month I'm sure! =D
Heroine
1 (Kate Daniels) Magic Slays (Done 7/2 )
2 (Diana Bishop) A Discovery of Witches
Hero
3 (Miles Vorkosigan) The Warrior's Apprentice (Done 7/17)
4 (Beeker)Phule's Paradise (Done 7/21)
Author
5 (Lois McMaster Bujold) The Vor Game (Done 7/19)
6 (Lois McMaster Bujold) The Mountains of Mourning (Done 7/18)
Family
7 (Dina - similar to my name) Wanderlust (Done 7/13)
8 (Dina - similar to my name) Grimspace (Done 7/7)
Kids Names (I couldnt find my actual kids names so I picked ones that I liked for imaginary kids.)
9 (Hawke) Kiss of Snow (Done 7/10)
10 (Mirasol) Chalice (Done 7/24)
Finished- 7/101. Heroine
2. Heroine
3. Hero(J) Jack- Secret Life of A Vampire- By Kerrelyn Sparks. FINISHED 7/15
4. Hero
5. Author(J) J.R. Ward- Lover Eternal FINISHED 7/12
6. Author(J) J.R. Ward- Lover Awakened FINISHED 7/23
7. Character (Anita, similar to Juanita) Bloody Bones, by Laurell K. Hamilton FINISHED- 7/10
8. Character (Larry, also my uncle's name.) Burnt Offerings, by Laurell K. Hamilton FINISHED 7/19
9. Possible Child's name (Olivia) Vampire and the Virgin, by Kerrelyn Sparks- FINISHED 7/11.
10. Possible Child's name (Adam)Vamps and the City, By Kerrelyn Sparks FINISHED 7/12
10/10Heroine 1: Abby
Heroine 2: Alina
Hero 1: Archie
Hero 2: Christian Prescott
Author 1: Douglas Adams
Author 2: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Family 1:
Family 2: :
Kid 1: Jackson
Kid 2: Layla
Sammie =^.^= wrote: "I should be done with my last book soon its taking me forever cause of an infected tooth that cause swelling one my right side of my face so between pain, nausea, and the effects of pain meds I can..."That doesn't sound good at all! I hope you feel better soon, *hugs*
PNR July 2011 Monthly Challenge9/10 completed
1. Read 2 books where the heroine’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial.
Alexia Maccon - Heartless - Gail Carriger 7/14/11
Alexandra Sabian - Blood Law - Jeannie Holmes 7/10/11
2. Read 2 books where the hero’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial.
Ty Bonner - Sucker for Love - Kimberly Raye 7/12/11
3. Read 2 books where the author’s name (first or last) starts with either your first or last name initial
The Treasure Keeper - Shana Abé 7/3/11
Deeper Than Midnight - Lara Adrian 7/17/11
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.
Sean (cousin) - Primal Bonds - Jennifer Ashley 7/8/11
Van (uncle) - Big Bad Beast - Shelly Laurenston 7/8/11
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.
Eric - Undead and Undermined - MaryJanice Davidson 7/7/11
Ryan - The Other Side - J.D. Robb, et al. 7/24/11
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Michelle wrote: "Sammie =^.^= wrote: "I should be done with my last book soon its taking me forever cause of an infected tooth that cause swelling one my right side of my face so between pain, nausea, and the effec..."thanks doll so do I it's seems to be taking forever, though I did finally finish the book before passing out for the night last night.
The Challenge of a Name: ChallengeDuration: July 1-31st
10/10
My Initials are S&M
Heroine
Hero
Author
Resemblence
Kids Name
TO READ
READ
ALSO READ
PRN July 2011: The Challenge of a NameRead: 9/10
Heroine 1: Eve Dallas in Survivor In Death by J.D. Robb
Okay- I'm a new entrant and I'm not sure if I can get the last one by the end of the month but here's what I have so far!Read: 9/10
L/N Heroine:
I'm playing! My initials are: D/W Done 6 of 10July’s challenge is called: The Challenge of a Name.
Duration: July 1 – July 31, 2011
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5. Author D Kiss of Fire we are both legally Deborah
6. Author W Mortal Danger Eileen Wilks
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9. Name I'd give to a child Garrett Lee/Connor Davis
10. Name of my child: Delaney Winter Kiss character: Delaney
MARTINA'S JULY CHALLENGE OF A NAME - 10/10 COMPLETE! WOO-HOO!! :-) 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):
8. CHARACTER (FAMILY):
9. CHILD NAME:
10. CHILD NAME:
6/101. 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. Family (Husband) DJ: The Accidental Vampire 7/25****
9. Child: Vanessa Second Chance Pass 7/8****
10. Child: Mira Veil of Midnight 7/11****
my initials are Z.V.9/10
1. Heroine (Yelena Zaltana)
2. Heroine (Yelena Zaltana)
3. Hero (Zarek)
4. Hero (Vane)
5. Author (Veronica Roth)
6. Author (Maria V. Snyder) Fire Study
7. Characther (Raphael, my brother)
8. Characther (Maria, aunt's middle name)
9. Possible Child's name (Christopher)
10. Possible Child's name (Gabriel)
My initials are C & M.8/10
7/2/11 Done! Heroine with C: Clary in City of Bones
7/3/11 Done! Heroine with M: Mercy in Moon Called
7/21/11 Done! Hero with M: Mikhail in Dark Prince
7/6/11 Done! Hero with M: Maddox in The Darkest Night
7/18/11 Done! Author with M: Karen Marie Moning’s Darkfever
7/22/11 Done! Author with M: Karen Marie Moning’s Bloodfever
Similar name #1: John Matthew in Lover Awakened (My Dad is John)
7/25/11 Done! Similar name #2: Mary in Lover Eternal (My Grandmother is Mary)
7/11/11 Done! Potential Childs name #1: Gideon in The Darkest Lie
Potential Childs name #2: Jane in Lover Unbound
10/10 DoneHeroine
Hero
Author
Family
Kids Couple of the Names I Like
read
Congrats to all the finishers!!10/10 Done Yay!
My initials are VB
1. Heroine (Janet Begay):
2. Heroine (Barbie):
3. Hero (V'lane):
4. Hero (Bones):
5. Author:
6. Author:
7. Character/Niece (Maggie):
8. Character/Gramma (Nora):
9. Child Name (Persephone):
10. Child Name (Ryven):
I'm in...this will be my first. My initials are D. M. 8/10 read
Character 1: (Alexandrine-nephew) My Forbidden Desire
Character 2: (Nick- brother) 50 Ways to Hex Your Lover
8/10My initials are R & S.
1. Heroine:
2. Hero:
3. Author:
4. Family:
5. Kids:
A. Daphne – Red Mortal by Deidre Knight
B. Hawke (not that my husband would let me) - Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh
I'm playing! My initials are: D/W Done 7 of 10July’s challenge is called: The Challenge of a Name.
Duration: July 1 – July 31, 2011
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5. Author D Kiss of Fire we are both legally Deborah
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9. Name I'd give to a child Garrett Lee/Connor Davis
10. Name of my child: Delaney Winter Kiss character: Delaney
PNR July 2011: The Challenge of a NameRead: 10/10 Done!
09 of 10 CompletedMy initials are A & W.
1. Heroine (A/W): Anita Blake -
2. Heroine (A/W): Alexia Tarabotti -
3. Hero (A/W): Wrath -
4. Hero (A/W): Adam Boyd -
5. Author (A/W): Ally Condie -
6. Author (A/W): Rachel Ward -
7. Character (Family): Asher (me)-
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) -
My initials are LS. Tentative list:9/10
Family (Laurell)#2: Spells
Also Read:
my initials are Z.V.DONE
10/10
1. Heroine (Yelena Zaltana)
2. Heroine (Yelena Zaltana)
3. Hero (Zarek)
4. Hero (Vane)
5. Author (Veronica Roth)
6. Author (Maria V. Snyder)
7. Characther (Raphael, my brother)
8. Characther (Maria, aunt's middle name)
9. Possible Child's name (Christopher)
10. Possible Child's name (Gabriel)
The Challenge of a Name: JULY DONE!!
Heroine's First or Last Name Starts with My First or Last Initial
Hero First or Last Name Starts with My First or Last Initial
Author's First or Last Name Starts with My First or Last Initial
Character's Name is Similar to Someone in My Family
Character Name I would use to name my child
10 of 10 CompletedMy initials are A & W.
1. Heroine (A/W): Anita Blake -
2. Heroine (A/W): Alexia Tarabotti -
3. Hero (A/W): Wrath -
4. Hero (A/W): Adam Boyd -
5. Author (A/W): Ally Condie -
6. Author (A/W): Rachel Ward -
7. Character (Family): Asher (me)-
8. Character (Family): Rose (sister)-
9. Child's name: Cassiel/Castiel (if i had a boy or girl)-
10. Child's name: Gabriel?? Edward (possible name for boy, i prefer Gabriel though) -
YAY, im finish :D
7/101. Heroine S - (Shay Angel):
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):
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):
10. Child Name (Hunter):
I'm in...this will be my first. My initials are D. M. 9/10 read. One more to go!
Character 2: (Nick- brother) 50 Ways to Hex Your Lover
My initials are C & M.9/10
7/2/11 Done! Heroine with C: Clary in City of Bones
7/3/11 Done! Heroine with M: Mercy in Moon Called
7/21/11 Done! Hero with M: Mikhail in Dark Prince
7/6/11 Done! Hero with M: Maddox in The Darkest Night
7/18/11 Done! Author with M: Karen Marie Moning’s Darkfever
7/22/11 Done! Author with M: Karen Marie Moning’s Bloodfever
7/26/11 Done! Similar name #1: John Matthew in Lover Awakened (My Dad is John)
7/25/11 Done! Similar name #2: Mary in Lover Eternal (My Grandmother is Mary)
7/11/11 Done! Potential Childs name #1: Gideon in The Darkest Lie
Potential Childs name #2: Jane in Lover Unbound
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My initials are VB
1. Heroine (Janet Begay):
Stormwalker by Allyson James7/4 ★★★★2. Heroine (Barbie):
Barbie & the Beast7/11 ★★★3. Hero (V'lane):
Faefever by KMM7/2 ★★★4. Hero (Bones): This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
5. Author:
Sea Fever by Virginia Kantra7/2 ★★★★6. Author:
River Marked by Patricia Briggs7/8 ★★★★★7. Character/Niece (Maggie):
Fantasy Anthology7/14 ★★★8. Character: TBD
9. Child Name (Persephone):
Tumbling Through Time by Gwyn Cready7/9 ★★★10. Child Name (Ryven):
No Words Alone by Autumn Dawn7/20 ★★★★