One Book For Each Genre! (2011-2012)

[Shirley]

Fran wrote: "I started The Body Finder today, fits in 2 other challenges as well as this one. So far creepier than I expected, uh oh."

hehe! Happened to me too, but it's such a good book!

[~Leslie~]

Contemporary: Material Girl
Erotic OR BDSM: Rode Hard, Put Up Wet
GLBT: Warrior's Cross
Historical OR Regency: A Winter Ballad
Paranormal: Bound by Blood
Fantasy: Spellweaver: A Novel of the Nine Kingdoms
Suspense OR Mystery: Baltimore Blues
Women's Fiction OR Chick-lit: Summer SecretsComplete 7/31
World Lit/International: Cutting for Stone
Young Adult: The Body Finder

*OPTIONAL/BONUS Categories:
Classic: Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Memoir OR Non-fiction: Stolen Innocence: My Story of Growing Up in a Polygamous Sect, Becoming a Teenage Bride, and Breaking Free of Warren Jeffs
Thriller OR Horror: Life Blood
Religious OR Inspirational: Bring on the Blessings
Speculative Fiction OR Dystopia: Collision Course



Discussion
1. Read Summer Secrets. This is my second Barbara Freethy book. I still haven't quite decided what I think. I liked this book but it also annoyed me. The plot revolves around 3 sisters and a big family secret that is basically destroying them and their family. That part feels very contrived. So many simple solutions are avoided as they try to maintain the "big" secret. However, I like her writing style and the story does keep you engaged. There is romance, but little sex.

[Vi]

One Book For Each Genre Challenge

1. Contemporary: An Unforgettable Lady by Jessica Bird
2. Erotic: Sweet Surrender by Maya Banks
3. GLBT: Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan
4. Historical: The Marsh King's Daughter by Elizabeth Chadwick
5. Regency: Silk Is for Seduction by Loretta Chase
6. Fantasy: The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting - 2/8/11 - ***
7. Paranormal Grave Witch by Kalayna Price
8. Suspense: Black Ice by Anne Stuart
9. Mystery: The Bay At Midnight by Diane Chamberlain
10. Women's Fiction: Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah
11. Chick-Lit: The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper
12. World Lit: Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel
13. Young Adult: A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness

Optional Categories

14. Classic: I, Robot by Isaac Asimov
15. Horror: Let the Right One in by John Ajvide Lindqvist
16. Thriller: Postmortem by Patricia Cornwell
17. Speculative: Doomsday Book by Connie Willis
18. Dystopia: Shades of Grey by Jasper Fforde

Discussion

1. The Body Finder - It was quite different from what I expected when I read the blurb. The friends-to-lovers portion of the H/h was quite well done. The author managed to avoid (for the most part) the big misunderstanding. But the heroine did tend to have some almost-TSTL moments. The story line and way the parents and the family seem acceptive of the heroine's gift was a nice touch. All in a all, a nice absorbing and a pleasant read.

[Fran, Moderator]

One Book For Each Genre Challenge

1/16 Done

Contemporary: The Sweetest Thing
Erotic: Passionate Pleasures
GLBT: Caught Running
BDSM: Silent Heat
Historical/Regency:Lily Mine
Paranormal:Halfway to the Grave
Fantasy: The Body Finder8/2 (3*)
Suspense: Murder Game
Mystery: And Then There Were None
Women's Fiction:Life From Scratch
Chick-lit: And One Last Thing ...
World Lit/International: Like Water for Chocolate
Young Adult: Demonglass

Optional/Bonus:
Memoir:A Jew Grows in Brooklyn: The Curious Reflections of a First-Generation American
Non-Fiction:Lies that Chelsea Handler Told Me
Inspirational:Chicken Soup for the Soul: Woman to Woman: Women Sharing Their Stories of Hope, Humor, and Inspiration


Discussion:

Fantasy:The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting.Finished 8/2 (3*) I have read Fantasy before but this author is new to me. There were some things about this book I really enjoyed and others that I didn't. I liked Violet's special ability, how it was described and how her family dealt with it. But Violet made some foolish choices that distracted me a bit from the story line. There was also a very sweet friends-to-lovers storyline that was done well (except for the slightly annoying "make you jealous by using others" trick). I can't put my finger on it, but I didn't enjoy the author's voice as much as other YA Fantasy/Paranormal that I have read in the past. I was also surprised that for a YA, we were inside the mind of the killer as well as Violet. I'm not sure if I will continue with the series, but I will definitely continue with the genre.

[Dee]

ok, I feel unproductive already with you guys who have already finished a book!!

[Fran, Moderator]

Dee wrote: "ok, I feel unproductive already with you guys who have already finished a book!!"

Dee, you just keep on writing and doing your school work- don't even look here for a few more weeks! You go girl!

[Mary Jo]

Genre Challenge -July 30, 2011 - June 30, 2012

(1/11)
Contemporary:Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas
Erotic OR BDSM: Wicked Ties by Shayla Black finished 8/1/2011
GLBT:Duck! by Kim Dare
Historical: Lord of a Thousand Nights Hunter, Madeline
Regency: Flowers from the Storm by Laura Kinsale
Paranormal: Eternal Hunger by Laura Wright
Fantasy: The Fire Lord's Lover by Kathryne Kennedy
Suspense: Breaking Point by Pamela Clare
Chick-lit: Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin
World Lit/International:The Museum of Innocence by Orhan Pamuk
Young Adult: If I Stay by Gayle Forman


*OPTIONAL/BONUS Categories: (0/5)

Classic: Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen (I've never actually read this)
Memoir: A Mountain of Crumbs: A Memoir by Elena Gorokhova
Thriller: Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson
Religious: Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers
Dystopia: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

Discussion Finished 8/1
This was my first time reading a BDSM book, overall enjoyed it. It had a decent story of a woman being introduced to BDSM while under threat of a violent stalker. The one thing that really annoyed me was that the heroine - a sex show host from LA - had so much of an issue with accepting that she was turned on by the BDSM stuff. I found that very hard to believe no matter what her ex had said to her; if they gave her any other background it would've made more sense. Reminds me why I like historical romances so much; since I don't know anything about the era (and don't care that much) it doesn't bother me nearly as much when the scenarios seem unbelievable. But I would read more in this series if they were cheaper on the kindle

[Lula]

Dare You to Read - One Book For Each Genre (2011-2012)

July 30, 2011 to June 30, 2012

0/9 read

Contemporary: Sawyer
Erotic or BDSM: Sweet Persuasion
GLBT: The Realm of Possibility
Historical: Just Like Heaven
Fantasy: Graceling
Mystery: Savannah Blues
Chick-lit: And One Last Thing ...
World Lit: Eat, Pray, Love
Young Adult: I Am Number Four

[Fran, Moderator]

Anna wrote: "Dare You to Read - One Book For Each Genre (2011-2012)

July 30, 2011 to June 30, 2012

0/9 read

Contemporary: Sawyer
Erotic or BDSM: Sweet Persuasion
GLBT: ..."

Anna,
I've read 3 on your list; Sawyer, Sweet Persuasion and I Am Number Four, and really enjoyed them all- hope you like them :) The rest of your list looks great too.

[Lula]

Great! I was a bit nervous. This is my first challenge and I've never really thought about genre before. It's good to expand horizons...

[taita]

Here are my selections ~ 0/11 books as of 8/2/11


1. Contemporary: Night Whispers by Judith McNaught
2. Erotic: The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton
3. GLBT: Faith & Fidelity by Tere Michaels
4. Historical: On a Highland Shore by Kathleen Givens
5. Paranormal: Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
6. Suspense: Son of the Morning by Linda Howard
7. Women's Fiction/Chick-Lit: Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
8. World Lit/International: The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende
9. Young Adult: Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
10. Bonus ~ Classic: Emma by Jane Austen
11. Bonus ~ Religious/Inspirational: A Voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Dee wrote: "ok, I feel unproductive already with you guys who have already finished a book!!"

I haven't opened an August book yet, Dee... Maybe on Friday...

But I have up to three in my monthly challenge from this challenge ;) ...Perhaps I'll sit back then for a few months and chill...

[Vi]

One Book For Each Genre Challenge
Progress: 2/18

1. Contemporary: An Unforgettable Lady by Jessica Bird
2. Erotic: Sweet Surrender by Maya Banks
3. GLBT: Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan
4. Historical: The Marsh King's Daughter by Elizabeth Chadwick
5. Regency: Silk Is for Seduction by Loretta Chase
6. Fantasy: The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting - 2/8/11 - ***
7. Paranormal Grave Witch by Kalayna Price
8. Suspense: Black Ice by Anne Stuart
9. Mystery: The Bay At Midnight by Diane Chamberlain
10. Women's Fiction: Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah - 3/8/11 - ****
11. Chick-Lit: The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper
12. World Lit: Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel
13. Young Adult: A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness

Optional Categories

14. Classic: I, Robot by Isaac Asimov
15. Horror: Let the Right One in by John Ajvide Lindqvist
16. Thriller: Postmortem by Patricia Cornwell
17. Speculative: Doomsday Book by Connie Willis
18. Dystopia: Shades of Grey by Jasper Fforde

Discussion

1. The Body Finder - It was quite different from what I expected when I read the blurb. The friends-to-lovers portion of the H/h was quite well done. The author managed to avoid (for the most part) the big misunderstanding. But the heroine did tend to have some almost-TSTL moments. The story line and way the parents and the family seem acceptive of the heroine's gift was a nice touch. All in a all, a nice absorbing and a pleasant read.

2. Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah - I've only read one women's fiction - Good in Bed which I didn't like. So I was a bit apprehensive when I started this book. I am happy to say that I loved this book. I loved the character and friendship theme that was prevalent in the book. I cried at the end too. I'll most likely check out the author's other books as well.

[Vi]

Jane (PS) wrote: "Dee wrote: "ok, I feel unproductive already with you guys who have already finished a book!!"

I haven't opened an August book yet, Dee... Maybe on Friday...

But I have up to three in my monthly ..."

I managed to fit in 4 books in the monthly challenge! And I'm going on a trip for 10 days - so the reading must be done either before or after. I likely won't get time to read except during the flight time.

[Dee]

@ Vi - I was completely bawling at the end of firefly lane - KH has done no wrong by me yet - I loved this, because it was almost like a fictionalized version of beaches which is like my favorite movie

[Tuğçe]

Contemporary: Causing Havoc
Erotic OR BDSM: The Reluctant Dom
GLBT: Touch Me Gently
Historical OR Regency: The Bride 08/04 ***
Paranormal OR Fantasy: A Hunger Like No Other
Suspense OR Mystery: All The Pretty Dead Girls
Women's Fiction OR Chick-lit: My Sister's Keeper
World Lit/International: Like Water for Chocolate
Young Adult: Amy & Roger's Epic Detour

*OPTIONAL/BONUS Categories:
Classic: The Age of Innocence
Memoir OR Non-fiction: A Short History of Nearly Everything
Thriller OR Horror: The Passage
Religious OR Inspirational: One Tuesday Morning
Speculative Fiction OR Dystopia: Mockingjay

Discussion
Historical : The Bride

This one was not quite as good as my previous Garwood. I enjoyed it but I must admit I still prefer Honor's Splendour better. I think it kills the fun to read Julie Garwood books quite frequent, the stories are pretty similar so I started to get bored at some parts. Jamie (still like Madeleine more) made me laugh out loud quite a few times :) And I liked Alec (loved Duncan and Ian), but still the whole story made me feel like, it was forced a little. And Jamie was sometimes unrealistically naive :D

[Vi]

Dee wrote: "@ Vi - I was completely bawling at the end of firefly lane - KH has done no wrong by me yet - I loved this, because it was almost like a fictionalized version of beaches which is like my favorite m..."

I didn't expect it to affect me that much either. The author totally won me over with this book.

[Tuğçe]

Vi wrote: "Dee wrote: "@ Vi - I was completely bawling at the end of firefly lane - KH has done no wrong by me yet - I loved this, because it was almost like a fictionalized version of beaches which is like m..."

I have Night Road at my hand for about 6 months and after reading these comments decided to give it a chance right away. Hope it is as good...

[Dee]

Tugce - I haven't read that one - but I have it on this lit for my women's lit book - i've also read Summer Island and On Mystic Lake by her and while not as powerful as Firefly Lane, I did almost find myself tearing up in some spots

[Fran, Moderator]

One Book For Each Genre Challenge

2/16 Done

Contemporary: The Sweetest Thing
Erotic: Passionate Pleasures
GLBT: Caught Running
BDSM: Silent Heat
Historical/Regency:Lily Mine
Paranormal:Halfway to the Grave
Fantasy: The Body Finder8/2 (3*)
Suspense: Murder Game
Mystery: And Then There Were None8/5 (5*)
Women's Fiction:Life From Scratch
Chick-lit: And One Last Thing ...
World Lit/International: Like Water for Chocolate
Young Adult: Demonglass

Optional/Bonus:
Memoir:A Jew Grows in Brooklyn: The Curious Reflections of a First-Generation American
Non-Fiction:Lies that Chelsea Handler Told Me
Inspirational:Chicken Soup for the Soul: Woman to Woman: Women Sharing Their Stories of Hope, Humor, and Inspiration


Discussion:

Fantasy:The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting.Finished 8/2 (3*) I have read Fantasy before but this author is new to me. There were some things about this book I really enjoyed and others that I didn't. I liked Violet's special ability, how it was described and how her family dealt with it. But Violet made some foolish choices that distracted me a bit from the story line. There was also a very sweet friends-to-lovers storyline that was done well (except for the slightly annoying "make you jealous by using others" trick). I can't put my finger on it, but I didn't enjoy the author's voice as much as other YA Fantasy/Paranormal that I have read in the past. I was also surprised that for a YA, we were inside the mind of the killer as well as Violet. I'm not sure if I will continue with the series, but I will definitely continue with the genre.

Mystery: And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie-8/5 (5*) I have read very little mystery in the past, practically none. I have never read Agatha Christie. I LOVED this book! I couldn't put it down, it was so well done. I feel like I found a new genre and a new author from this read. It was suspenseful and thought-provoking without being gory or scary. A great read!

[Amy J.]

1/14


Contemporary: Making Waves by Tawna Fenske
BDSM: Dangerous Cravings by Evangeline Anderson
GLBT: Zero at the Bone by Jane Seville
Historical: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
Paranormal: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
Mystery: A Certain Justice P.D. James
Chick Lit: Strange Bedpersons by Jennifer Crusie
International: Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami
YA: The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff

Bonus Reads:
Classic: A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Non-fiction: Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex by Mary Roach Finished 8/4/2011
Horror: Duma Key by Stephen King
Religious: Letter to a Christian Nation by Sam Harris
SciFi: VALIS by Philip K. Dick




Discussion: Have you tried this genre before? What did you think about this book/author?

1. Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex- Non-fiction isn't something I typically enjoy, so I don't read much of it. However, I loved this one. I took this with me on a trip to Omaha even though I thought I might be uncomfortable reading it on the plane (but at least I'd be forced to read it since my other options would be limited). I wasn't. It was very funny though shocking in some sections. The lengths that people will go to I was surprised at the lengths some people are willing to go to. I often felt bad for the scientists, who have their research derided and their motives questioned. To all the prudes out there, lighten up this is important research. I think I will check out some of this authors other works. Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers sounds interesting.

[Charlotte (Buried in Books)]

Fran - so glad you liked And Then There Were None. Fantastic book - so clever, she really was a genius.

[Dee]

Amy - thanks for the heads up on Boink - i've looked at it a few times...it might have to be added to the pile!! I finally started Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything - i thought it was going to be dull, but i'm already intrigued

[Fran, Moderator]

Charlotte (Buried in Books) wrote: "Fran - so glad you liked And Then There Were None. Fantastic book - so clever, she really was a genius."

Thanks Charlotte :)

I can't believe I've never read anything by Agatha Christie before. Mystery is pretty new to me, so glad I started with her!

[Dee]

@ Fran - i've only ever read 1 Agatha Christie

[Fran, Moderator]

Cesilia wrote: "Im so in, been wanting to do a challenge for a while now.

3/17 COMPLETED

Comtemporary: TAKE ME THERE BY CAROLEE DEAN
EROTIC: Belinda by Anne Rampling-Anne rice
GLBT: Ash by Malinda Lo
HISTORICA..."


Cesisila

Please repost your finished books each time you read one, and please answer the following questions in your new post for each book read-

Have you tried this genre before? What did you think about this book/author?

Thanks Cesilia, and happy reading!

[Amy J.]

2/14


Contemporary: Making Waves by Tawna Fenske
BDSM: Dangerous Cravings by Evangeline Anderson Finished 8/5
GLBT: Zero at the Bone by Jane Seville
Historical: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
Paranormal: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
Mystery: A Certain Justice P.D. James
Chick Lit: Strange Bedpersons by Jennifer Crusie
International: Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami
YA: The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff

Bonus Reads:
Classic: A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Non-fiction: Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex by Mary Roach Finished 8/4/2011
Horror: Duma Key by Stephen King
Religious: Letter to a Christian Nation by Sam Harris
SciFi: VALIS by Philip K. Dick




Discussion: Have you tried this genre before? What did you think about this book/author?

1. Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex- Non-fiction isn't something I typically enjoy, so I don't read much of it. However, I loved this one. I took this with me on a trip to Omaha even though I thought I might be uncomfortable reading it on the plane (but at least I'd be forced to read it since my other options would be limited). I wasn't. It was very funny though shocking in some sections. The lengths that people will go to I was surprised at the lengths some people are willing to go to. I often felt bad for the scientists, who have their research derided and their motives questioned. To all the prudes out there, lighten up this is important research. I think I will check out some of this authors other works. Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers sounds interesting.

2.Dangerous Cravings- Although I enjoy this sort of thing in real life, this is the first BDSM novel I've ever read. I found that I really empathized with Alex and I could relate to most of her thoughts and fears, as well as her occasional self disgust. I haven't looked into anything else Evangeline Anderson has written, but I almost certainly will.

[Cesy]

Fran wrote: "Cesilia wrote: "Im so in, been wanting to do a challenge for a while now.

3/17 COMPLETED

Comtemporary: TAKE ME THERE BY CAROLEE DEAN
EROTIC: Belinda by Anne Rampling-Anne rice
GLBT: Ash b..."

sorry Fran thanks you letting me know , I will do it now.

[Mimmy]

Dare You to Read - One Book For Each Genre (2011-2012)

July 30, 2011 to June 30, 2012

2/9 completed, 08/06

Contemporary: True Love and Other Disasters by Rachel Gibson, Completed 08/05
Erotic or BDSM: Wicked Ties by Shayla Black
GLBT: Taboo, by Sean Wolfe, Completed 07/31
Historical or Regency: The Winter Rose, by Jennifer Donnelly
Paranormal or Fantasy: Phantom Evil by Heather Graham
Suspense or Mystery: Hard Evidence (I-Team #2) by Pamela Clare
Chick Lit: The Beach House by Jane Green
World Lit/International: The Ice Princess by Camilla Lackberg
Young Adult: Hourglass by Myra McEntire





Discussion:
Contemporary: True Love and Other Disasters is the first book I've read from Rachel Gibson. It was a bit implausible and predictable: a former stripper/Playboy playmate marries a very much older man who dies and leaves her a fortune and a.. hockey team? You can predict who will fall in love with whom, but it was still fun to read. I would read more in this genre and more from this author.

GLBT:Taboo is a group of stories divided by geographical region and discussing the range of sexual behaviors considered "taboo": homosexuality and incest. This is my first book in this genre and my first book by this author. It has all the elements of a romantic story: jealousy, rejection, passion and even sometimes a little happiness.

[Fran, Moderator]

Cesilia wrote: "Fran wrote: "Cesilia wrote: "Im so in, been wanting to do a challenge for a while now.

3/17 COMPLETED

Comtemporary: TAKE ME THERE BY CAROLEE DEAN
EROTIC: Belinda by Anne Rampling-Anne rice
GLBT..."

Thanks Cesilia!

Glad you liked And Then There Were None too- so good :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

July 30, 2011 to June 30, 2012

1 of 14 read. Updated 8.6.11

Contemporary: Changing the Game by Jaci Burton
Erotic: Sweet Surrender by Maya Banks
GLBT: Hot Head by Damon Suede
Historical: That Perfect Someone by Johanna Lindsey
Paranormal: Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian
✓Suspense: Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare 8.6.11
Chick-lit: Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich
World Lit/International: The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson
Young Adult: Before Green Gables by Budge Wilson

Bonus Categories:
Classic:To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Memoir: Mennonite in a Little Black Dress by Rhoda Janzen
Thriller: The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson
Religious: A Very Special Delivery by Linda Goodnight
Dystopia: Soulless by Gail Carriger

Discussion - Have I read this genre and what did I think of this book/author?
Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare - I love romantic suspense! It seems some of the best book I have read this year fall into this category. This is the third book in Pamela Clare's I-Team series, I read the first two earlier this year and I have to ask myself why did I wait so long to get back to this series!?! Ms. Clare is an amazing author, she moves me so deeply with her writing! So many things that happened in this book would have been wrong if handled differently - they even felt wrong in this book, but in the end I was able to excuse them. There were so many levels of gray in this book; good guys doing bad for all the right reasons, bad guys who looked like good guys... An awesome love story with a wonderful ending. I loved it! *5 Stars*

[Sassafrass]

Ok, I know I'm starting late, but I really want to try this!

One Book For Each Genre Challenge
July 30, 2011 - June 30, 2012 (started August 6, 2011)

1/11 completed

Contemporary: Undeniably Yours
√Erotic: Changing the Game completed 8/6/11
BDSM: Roped In
GLBT: (f/f) Heart of Change
Historical OR Regency: It Happened One Autumn
Paranormal: Elijah
Fantasy: King of Sword and Sky
Suspense OR Mystery: T is for Trespass
Women's Fiction OR Chick-lit: Confessions of a Shopaholic
World Lit/International: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
Young Adult: The Hunger Games

*OPTIONAL/BONUS Categories:
Classic: Pride and Prejudice
Memoir OR Non-fiction: Foxy: My Life in Three Acts
Thriller OR Horror: Before I Go to Sleep
Religious OR Inspirational: By Reason of Insanity
Speculative Fiction OR Dystopia: Matched

Discussion:
Erotic: This is one of my usual genres so I was totally in my element. Changing the Game is the second book in the Play by Play series by Jaci Burton. I really liked this one but some of it annoyed me. But, I love dominant men and strong women who like to be a submissive in the bedroom, so while not a BDSM book, it was right up my alley.

[Fran, Moderator]

Hi Sassafrass!

You're not late! You've got 11 months to complete this challenge so no worries. You have some great titles in your list. You just need to choose either Matched or Catching Fire for your Speculative Fiction or Dystopia category. Once you post the list it has to be final and you can't change it, so only one choice allowed. Thanks and happy reading!

[Sassafrass]

Fran wrote: "Hi Sassafrass!

You're not late! You've got 11 months to complete this challenge so no worries. You have some great titles in your list. You just need to choose either Matched or Catching Fire ..."

Ok, thanks. Since I'm trying different books and I've already got one of the books from the hunger games in my list, I'll go with matched. I've fixed it, now so it's final!

[Charlotte (Buried in Books)]

Dare You To Read - One Book For Each Genre (Round 2)

30th July '11 to 30th June '12

Contemporary: High Fidelity by Nick Hornby
Erotic: The Vampire Queen's Servant by Joey W. Hill
GLBT: Out of Bounds by T.A. Chase
Historical: Year of Wonders by Geraldine Brooks
Fantasy: The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien
Suspense: Killing Floor by Lee Child
Chick-lit: Undead and Unpopular by MaryJanice Davidson
World Lit: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
Young Adult: Forever by Maggie Stiefvater

*OPTIONAL/BONUS Categories:
Classic: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Memoir: Moab Is My Washpot by Stephen Fry
Horror: Let the Right One in by John Ajvide Lindqvist
Inspirational: The Prophet by Khalil Gibran - 7th August
Dystopia: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

The Prophet - I've read some inspiriational books before - mainly Mitch Albom and this book reminded me why I haven't read more. I know this book is a classic (I even had a reading from it when I got married over 10 years ago - I've had a copy of this book for longer than my marriage lasted). I finished it in about 3 hours - not because I devoured it - because it's only about 110 pages. I was frustrated by it, as every question was answered with a question. I was reminded a lot of Tuesdays with Morrie (or should that be the otherway round). I think it will be a while before I pick up another book of this type.

[SandyC]

2/10 Done

Contemporary:State of Wonder by Ann Patchett
Erotic OR BDSM:Long Hard Ride by Lorelei James 8/5/11
GLBT:Rubyfruit Jungle by Rita Mae Brown
Historical OR Regency:Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas 8/7/11
Paranormal OR Fantasy:A Storm of Swords by George R. R. Martin
Suspense OR Mystery:Finger Lickin' Fifteen by Janet Evanovich
Women's Fiction OR Chick-lit: Little Earthquakes by Jennifer Weiner
World Lit/International:Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi
Young Adult:Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell

*OPTIONAL/BONUS Categories:
Classic:
Memoir OR Non-fiction:
Thriller OR Horror:Salem's Lot by Stephen King
Religious OR Inspirational:
Speculative Fiction OR Dystopia:



Erotic: Long Hard Ride -- I have read this genre before. I have to admit, it's not my favorite. In this book, a young, highly educated woman in search of adventure agrees to be the sex toy for 3 studly cowboys on the rodeo circuit. Not much of a plot; lots of graphic sex including menage and m/m. I got a little bored with this book and thought it was too long. The "hero" was way to alpha for my taste. 2 stars.

Historical: Seduce Me at Sunrise -- If I'm in the mood for a romance novel, I tend to pick historical. Lisa Kleypas does a great job with the genre. The dialogue is witty and the characters are multi-dimensional. I liked how the socio-economical impact of technology in the mid-19th century was acknowledged and discussed by the characters. I wanted to slap the hero a few times, but I guess that's to be expected. 4 stars.

[Tina "IRead2Escape"]

2/9 COMPLETED


Contemporary: Logan by Linda Lael Miller
Erotic OR BDSM: Wrangled and Tangled by Lorelei James
GLBT: Caught Running by Madeleine Urban
√Historical OR Regency: A Lady's Lesson in Scandal by Meredith Duran 8/7 ***
√Paranormal OR Fantasy: Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs 7/31 ****
Suspense OR Mystery: To the Nines by Janet Evanovich
Women's Fiction OR Chick-lit: Undead and Unfinished by MaryJanice Davidson
World Lit/International: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson
Young Adult: Bloodlines by Richelle Mead

TO BE READ


READ

[Fran, Moderator]

Tina "reading mommy" wrote: "2/9 COMPLETED


Contemporary: Logan by Linda Lael Miller
Erotic OR BDSM: Wrangled and Tangled by Lorelei James
GLBT: Caught Running by Madeleine Ur..."

Hi Tina!

When you get a chance, please post a little update of each of the books you read- Have you tried this genre before? What did you think about this book/author? Thanks!

[Tuğçe]

Dee wrote: "Tugce - I haven't read that one - but I have it on this lit for my women's lit book - i've also read Summer Island and On Mystic Lake by her and while not as powerful as Firefly Lane, I did almost ..."

I have just finished it! I know it wasn't on my list but I am thankful I catched the subject here and read the book (Night Road)finally. :) It was sad but beautiful! Let me know when you read it Dee and maybe we can talk about it because I really wanted someone to discuss it while reading it. I will try Firefly Lane next! (getting my hankies ready!)

[Dee]

I ordered it off ebay over the weekend, so I should be getting it soon - looking forward to reading/talking about it

Tugce Nida wrote: "Dee wrote: "Tugce - I haven't read that one - but I have it on this lit for my women's lit book - i've also read Summer Island and On Mystic Lake by her and while not as powerful as Firefly Lane, I..."

[Lula]

Dare You to Read - One Book For Each Genre (2011-2012)

July 30, 2011 to June 30, 2012

1/9 read

Contemporary: Sawyer 08/05
Erotic or BDSM: Sweet Persuasion
GLBT: The Realm of Possibility
Historical: Just Like Heaven
Fantasy: Graceling
Mystery: Savannah Blues
Chick-lit: And One Last Thing ...
World Lit: Eat, Pray, Love
Young Adult: I Am Number Four

Discussion: Have you tried this genre before? What did you think about this book/author?

Contemporary: Sawyer I have tried this genre before. I really liked this book. The characters were all a bunch of fun and really pulled me into the story. It was the first of a series of books and I went on to read the rest.

[Ola]

i'm so excited ...here's my List :)

Contemporary: No One Lives Twice BY Julie Moffet.
Erotic or BDSM: Dare To Dominate By Claire Thompson.
GLBT: Hot Head By Damon Suede.
Historical: The Deed By Lynsay Sands.
Paranormal Or Fantasy: Succubus Revealed By Rachelle Mead.
Suspense Or Mystery: Still Missing By Chevy Sreves.
Women's Fiction Or Chick Lit: One Last Thing By Molly Harper.
World Lit./International: Kite Runner By Khaled Hosseini.
Young Adult: Ten Things We Did By Sarah Mlynowsk.

Bonus/Optional :

Classic : Pride and Prejudice By Jane Auston.

[Dee]

Contemporary: Just the Sexiest Man Alive
Erotic: Raine
BDSM: Ice Queen
GLBT: Divide and Conquer (not in GR yet) - available in December - per authors
Historical: Burning Tigress
Regency: A Secret Affair
Paranormal: Immortal Rider - to be released in December
Fantasy: Drink Deep (Urban Fantasy) - to be released in November
Suspense: Breaking the Rules (romantic suspense)
Mystery: In the Bleak Midwinter
Women's Fiction: Night Road
Chick-lit: The Girls' Guide to Hunting and Fishing
World Lit/International: Wife of the Gods: A Novel (Ghana, Africa)
Young Adult: Bumped

*OPTIONAL/BONUS Categories:
Classic: Agnes Grey
Memoir: Zoya's Story: An Afghan Woman's Struggle for Freedom - Finished - August 9, 2011 - I love reading memoirs because they are all so unique - some sad and some happy - this one fell right in the middle of the genre to me - it was the story of Zoya (who is not her real name) who is working to help liberate the women in Afghanistan...she grew up there and then escaped to Pakistan after her parents were killed by the Taliban. I will def. keep reading this genre.
Non-fiction: Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
Thriller: Fallen (shelved by 11 as thriller)
Horror: Let the Right One in
Religious: Drums of Change: The Story of Running Fawn
Inspirational: Christmas Jars
Speculative Fiction: 11/22/63: A Novel (alternate history) - to be released in November
Dystopia: Crossed - to be released in November/December

yay finally finished my first book!!!

[Rom-addict]

Contemporary:

Erotic or BDSM:

GLBT: Hot Head

Historical:

Paranormal Or Fantasy:

Suspense Or Mystery:

Women's Fiction Or Chick Lit:

World Lit./International:

Young Adult:

[Mimmy]

Dare You to Read - One Book For Each Genre (2011-2012)

July 30, 2011 to June 30, 2012

3/9 completed, 08/11

Contemporary: True Love and Other Disasters by Rachel Gibson, Completed 08/05
Erotic or BDSM: Wicked Ties by Shayla Black
GLBT: Taboo, by Sean Wolfe, Completed 07/31
Historical or Regency: The Winter Rose, by Jennifer Donnelly
Paranormal or Fantasy: Phantom Evil by Heather Graham Completed 08/11
Suspense or Mystery: Hard Evidence (I-Team #2) by Pamela Clare
Chick Lit: The Beach House by Jane Green
World Lit/International: The Ice Princess by Camilla Lackberg
Young Adult: Hourglass by Myra McEntire





Discussion:
Contemporary: True Love and Other Disasters is the first book I've read from Rachel Gibson. It was a bit implausible and predictable: a former stripper/Playboy playmate marries a very much older man who dies and leaves her a fortune and a.. hockey team? You can predict who will fall in love with whom, but it was still fun to read. I would read more in this genre and more from this author.

GLBT: Taboo is a group of stories divided by geographical region and discussing the range of sexual behaviors considered "taboo": homosexuality and incest. This is my first book in this genre and my first book by this author. It has all the elements of a romantic story: jealousy, rejection, passion and even sometimes a little happiness.

Paranormal or Fantasy: Phantom Evil is the first book in the Krewe of Hunters series. This story is about a group of people who come together to investigate a murder and whether or not ghosts played a role. I liked the characters and the New Orleans setting. I like this genre and I would read the other books in this series.

[Shirley]

Contemporary: Baby, I'm Yours
Erotic OR BDSM: Trinity
GLBT: Hot Head 8/11/2011/
Historical OR Regency:Unlocked. Since its a Novella I'll also read Unveiled
Paranormal OR Fantasy:Deeper Than Midnight
Suspense OR Mystery: Trace of Fever 8/09/2011
Women's Fiction OR Chick-lit: What Happened to Goodbye
World Lit/International:Anna and the French Kiss
Young Adult:Forever

*OPTIONAL/BONUS Categories:
Classic: The Sun Also Rises
Memoir OR Non-fiction:Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang
Thriller OR Horror:Bag of Bones
Religious OR Inspirational:True Devotion
Speculative Fiction OR Dystopia: The Hunger Games

Discussion:

GLBT:Hot Head is the first book I've read on this genre. I loved the 9/11 backstory, the vulnerability of Griff and the relationship between him and Dante before they got together. The sex scenes were detailed but not overtly explicit. The dialogue between Griff and Dante, their relationship and their chemistry was palpable from the beginning and very believable. I can say that I was surprised by this book, in a very nice way. Might read others in the genre.

Suspense OR Mystery:Trace of Fever is the second book on the Man Who Walk the Edge of Honor Series. I read the first book of the series and picked this one because I really liked the first one. However, I found that although it has great plot, characters and dialogue, it lacked mystery. Maybe that's because I had already read When You Dare which has the same human traficking backstory. I loved the banter between Trace and Priss, the sexual tension and the action, but throughout the story I felt like I'd already solved the mistery. All in all, a great romance.

[Dee]

@ Shirley - yay, another m/m convert :) if you want rec's let me know - I have a whole shelf full

[Ola]

starting Dare To Dominate and *crossing fingers* hoping its as good as i think it can be :)

[Shirley]

Dee wrote: "@ Shirley - yay, another m/m convert :) if you want rec's let me know - I have a whole shelf full"

Thanks Dee! Some some rec's my way, looking forward to it!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Dare You to Read - One Book For Each Genre (2011-2012)

July 30, 2011 to June 30, 2012

2 of 14 read. Updated 8.11.11

Contemporary: Changing the Game by Jaci Burton
Erotic: Sweet Surrender by Maya Banks
GLBT: Hot Head by Damon Suede
✓Historical: That Perfect Someone by Johanna Lindsey 8.11.11
Paranormal: Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian
✓Suspense: Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare 8.6.11
Chick-lit: Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich
World Lit/International: The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson
Young Adult: Before Green Gables by Budge Wilson

Bonus Categories:
Classic:To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Memoir: Mennonite in a Little Black Dress by Rhoda Janzen
Thriller: The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest by Stieg Larsson
Religious: A Very Special Delivery by Linda Goodnight
Dystopia: Soulless by Gail Carriger

Discussion - Have I read this genre and what did I think of this book/author?
Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare - I love romantic suspense! It seems some of the best book I have read this year fall into this category. This is the third book in Pamela Clare's I-Team series, I read the first two earlier this year and I have to ask myself why did I wait so long to get back to this series!?! Ms. Clare is an amazing author, she moves me so deeply with her writing! So many things that happened in this book would have been wrong if handled differently - they even felt wrong in this book, but in the end I was able to excuse them. There were so many levels of gray in this book; good guys doing bad for all the right reasons, bad guys who looked like good guys... An awesome love story with a wonderful ending. I loved it! *5 Stars*

That Perfect Someone by Johanna Lindsey - Johanna Lindsey wrote the book that hooked me on romance after having just started reading again after stopping while my kids were young, so I have a real soft spot for her books. That said, some of her recent books haven't always lived up to my memories. I'm happy to say this one did! I really enjoyed this book, it was sweet and funny. But don't read it thinking you are going to be reading a book about one of the Malorys - several of them are in it, even somewhat prominently, but neither the hero or the heroine is related in any way no matter how distant. I liked it anyway. =)