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~ 4X4 in 8 Challenge ~ Participant # of Categories
Heather 20/20 - DONE!
CaroB 20/20 - Done!
Pamela 20/20 - Done!
Lauren 17/20
Julie 20/20 - Done!
Jenn 19/20
Laura 16/16 - Done!
Lisa Kay 16/16 - Done!
Lizz 02/20
Susan 16/16 - DONE!
Participants Post #2, updated 4/28/12 @ 1:53 p.m. PST.
Please let me know of any errors. Thanks!
I really can't resist a challenge, can I?I'm in.
I think my 5 categories will be (I'll fill in the books later or as I go):
4X4 in 8 Challenge
Duration: 9/4/2011 thru 5/3/2012
Completed 20/20
✔1. Not Yet Published:
a. Prey by Linda Howard (released Sept '11) 9/8/11 ★☆☆☆☆
b. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern (released Sept '11) 10/13/11 ★★1/2☆☆
c. The Bite Before Christmas by Lynsay Sands (released Oct '11) 11/3/11 ★★★★☆
d. Out of Oz by Gregory Maguire (released Nov '11) 11/29/11 ★★★1/2☆
✔ 2. Reread:
a. Against the Rules by Linda Howard 9/15 ★★★☆☆
b. Shades Of Twilight by Linda Howard 11/5 (for the 926th time lol) ★★★★★+★★★
c. The Mackenzie Family by Linda Howard 11/8 ★★★★☆
d. Twilight by Stephenie Meyer 11/13 ★★★★★
✔ 3. Buddy Reads:
a. Kill Me Twice by Roxanne St. Claire 10/13 ★★☆☆☆
b. Changeless by Gail Carriger 10/19 ★★★★☆
c. Nightfall by Ellen Connor 10/29 ★★★1/2☆
d. Lord of the Vampires (Royal House of Shadows, #1) 11/9 ★★1/2☆☆
✔ 4. From the Bottom of Your TBR Pile:
a. True Betrayals by Nora Roberts 9/20/11 ★★★☆☆
b. Whisper of Light by Jennifer DeLucy 9/24/11 ★★★1/2☆
c. The Bride by Julie Garwood 9/27/11 ★★★★☆
d. Carnal Innocence by Nora Roberts 10/7/11 ★★★★☆
✔ 5. New-To-Me-Author:
a. Stolen Fury by Elisabeth Naughton 9/7/11 ★★★☆☆
b. Slow Burn by Ednah Walters 9/17/11 ★★★☆☆
c. Soulless by Gail Carriger 9/23/11 ★★★★☆
d. The Smoke Thief by Shana Abé 9/28/11 ★★★☆☆
Read
Ebook:
Audiobook:
Actual Book (I know...):
Oh, I
do
like your format, Heather! And you are going for the bonus, yea!
~ 4X4 in 8 Challenge ~5-Sep-11 to 4-May-12
20/20 Completed
✔Buddy Reads:
a. Wicked Intentions 10.09.11 ★★★★
b. Notorious Pleasures 17.09.11 ★★★
c. A Hunger Like No Other 02.10.11 ★★★
d. Through a Dark Mist 26.09.11 ★★★
✔Freebies
a. Strange Neighbors 04.01.12 ★
b. Married By Mistake 25.11.11 ★★
c. Spinning 23.01.12 ★★★
d. Hot Flash 10-12-11 ★★★
✔Continuing Series:
a. Archangel's Kiss 06.10.11 ★★★★
b. The Dream Thief 07.10.11 ★★★
c. Changeless 21.10.11 ★★★★
d. Archangel's Consort 25.10.11 ★★
✔New-To-Me-Author:
a. The Vampire Voss 12.09.11 ★★★
b. Room 12.09.11 ★★★★★
c. The Warlord Wants Forever 14.09.11 ★★★★
d. The Smoke Thief 23.09.11 ★★★★
✔Bonus
a. (New-To-Me-Author)Nightfall 25.10.11 ★★★
b. (Buddy Reads) Kill Me Twice 12.10.11 ★★
c. (Continuing Series) One Grave at a Time 28.10.11 ★★
d. (Freebies) The Mating 06.01.12 ★★★
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Great, CaroB! We should start a support group, LOL!
It is a nice format, isn't it?
lol, how does Enabling Enablers and Challenge Addicts sound?
Aww, thanks. I am a freak about organization. lol. Glad you think it's helpful and use away!
4X4 in 8 ChallengeDuration: 9/5/2011 thru 5/4/2012
Completed 20/20
Anticipation – or Not Yet Published
a. Blood Trails by Sharon Sala 10/10
b. Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks 10/15
c. Never Love a Highlander by Maya Banks 11/10
d. Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis 11/14
Judged by Its Cover
a. Tall, Dark and Deadly: Get Lucky and Taylor's Temptation by Suzanne Brockmann 9/8
b. The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton 10/4
c. Tall, Dark and Daring: The Admiral's Bride\Identity: Unknown by Suzanne Brockmann 10/21
d. Razor's Edge by Shannon K. Butcher 12/18
Library Book or Borrowed
a. The Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, #1) by JRR Tolkien 9/14
b. The Two Towers by JRR Tolkien 9/15
c. The Return of the King by JRR Tolkien 9/16
d. Merciless by Diana Palmer 9/23
Reread
a. Again The Magic by Lisa Kleypas 9/18
b. The Heiress by Jude Deveraux 10/12
c. Ransom by Julie Garwood 11/9
d. Annie's Song by Catherine Anderson 12/23
Stand Alones
a. Rainbow Season by Lisa Gregory 9/6
b. Wildfire by Zane Grey 9/6
c. The Promise of Jenny Jones by Maggie Osborne 9/18
d. I Do, I Do, I Do by Maggie Osborne 9/25
finished, completed, done, finito, that's all, folks
So, CaroB. You have two posts that look almost identical; is it okay if I delete #7? I'd like to do it b/f I hyperlink Pamela's as deleting creates a domino effect and changes the link.
sure Lisa Kay, sorry, thought the first hadn't gone through. I'll delete.
This looks like it will help me put a dent in my TBR.4X4 in 8 Challenge
Duration: September 2011 to April 2012
Completed: 17/20
Anticipation – or Not Yet Published
a. Inferno's Kiss by Monica Burns -Done: Dec 4
b. Pride & Passion by Charlotte Featherstone
c. Ecstasy Untamed by Pamela Palmer
d. Dying Wish by Shannon K. Butcher
Goodreads BOM
a. Warrior by Zoe Archer - Done: Sept 9
b. Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison - Done: Sept 16
c. When You Dare by Lori Foster - Done: Oct 3
d. In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks Done: Nov 11
Continuing Series
a. Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian - Done: Sept 10
b. Rapture Untamed by Pamela Palmer - Done: Sept 11
c. Finding the Lost by Shannon K. Butcher - Done: Sept 21
d. Kiss of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon - Done: Sept 27
New Series
a. Bound by Shadow by Anna Windsor - Done: Sept 10
b. First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost - Done: Sept 14
c. Rules of Surrender by Christina Dodd - Done: Sept 15
d. Undertow by Cherry Adair - Done: Sept 23
Bottom of TBR
a. Out of Body by Stella Cameron - Done: Oct 9
b. Don't Tell by Karen Rose - Done: Oct 11
c. A Certain Wolfish Charm by Lydia Dare - Done Oct 15
d. The Third Circle by Amanda Quick - Done Oct 28
Totally understandable, CaroB! Not a problem. :) Link in. Now I just need to decide what I'll do with this one. :)
Great, Lauren! Welcome to the challenge. :)
Count me in, but I probably won't start for another week or so.
That's okay, Julie. I'll slot you in there. I haven't done mine yet either. :)
Updated.I think I'm going to have a lot of Linda Howard in my reread group. I need to read some good stuff by her to make up for Prey. *shivers*
I need to figure out my books for this one. Maybe I'll add some Linda Howard.
Another challenge...I feel the need to enter...lolOk, let's do this!
4X4 in 8 Challenge
Duration: Sept 2011 thru May 2012
Completed 19/20
1. Continuing Series
a. Passion by Lauren Kate, 9/23
b. Gone by Lisa McMann, 10/4
c. Artemis Fowl: The Last Colony by Eoin Colfer, 10/14
d. Artemis Fowl: The Time Paradox by Eoin Colfer, 11/10
2. Library Book or Borrowed From a Friend
a. Vanish by Sophie Jordan, 12/2
b. The Atlantis Complex by Eoin Colfer, 12/14
c. Destined by PC Cast, 12/31
d. Dragon's Oath by PC Cast, 1/3
3. New-To-Me-Author
a. The Reapers Are the Angels by Alden Bell, 9/18
b. Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins, 11/12
c. Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma, 12/23
d. The Bad Mother's Handbook by Kate Long, 1/14
4. Judged by Its Cover
a. Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson, 11/21
b. Pretty by Jillian Lauren, 2/13
c. Cinder by Marissa Meyer, 2/15
d. .Matched by Ally Condie, 2/19
5. Reread
a. Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer, 11/1
b. Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins, 1/6
c.The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, 3/9
d.
Participants post #2 updated 9/19/11 @ 3:20 p.m. PST. Let me know of any erros. Thanks!
4X4 in 8 ChallengeDuration: 9/15/2011 thru 5/14/2012
Completed: 1/16
1. Continuing Series:
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2. eFreebies:
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3. From the Bottom of Your TBR Pile:
a.Fair Game by Diane Farr (9/19/11)★★★
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4. Stand Alones:
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Update 9/22
Participants Poste #2, updated 9/22/11 @ 8:38 p.m. PST Please let me know of any errors. Thanks!
Man-oh-man! I need to post my books. Too bad I need to pee so bad right now.Participants Poste #2, updated 9/26/11 @ 10:58 p.m. PST Please let me know of any errors. Thanks!
im in27.09.11-27.04.12
15/16
I From the Bottom of Your TBR Pile:
* 'Salem's Lot ***** 07.10.11
* Last Sacrifice **** 14.10.11
* Misery *** 15.10.11
* Unearthly ***** 17/10/11
II Judged by Its Cover:
* The Replacement * 18.10.11
* The Gunslinger *** 23.11.11
* Shameless ***** 17.12.11
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III New Series:
* Lust **** 20.10.11
* The Way of Shadows *** 29.10.11
* Kushiel's Dart **** 01.11.11
* Birthmarked **** 07.12.11
IV New-To-Me-Author:
* Smoke Screen * 18.11.11
* The Historian ***** 29.11.11
* The Texas Ranger **** 02.12.11
* The Bride ***** 19.12.11
Great, Laura! Welcome to the challenge. I added you.Participants Post #2, updated 9/27/11 @ 12:30 p.m. PST Please let me know of any errors. Thanks!
I'm wondering about changing my one of my categories. I've realised I don't judge as many books by the covers as I'd assumed...
That is fine, CaroB. I, of course, never change my mind in these challenges. **snickers**
Participants Post #2, updated 9/27/11 @ 8:00 p.m. PST Please let me know of any errors. Thanks!Wow! CaroB - you are tearing up the "buddy reads" for September, aren't you?
I was looking at that, surprised myself! I know I wont be able to do any in November and December, so I'm enjoying as many buddy-reads as I can before then.
**Lisa gasps** What!? No "buddy reads" in November and December. I may go through withdrawals.
LOL, I've got the in-laws coming again for 3 weeks in November Lisa, and they really don't leave me time to read. And then we're going on holidays in December... ...hmm, wondering if I may be able to sneak one or two in after all... LOL, you've created a monster!!!
Me!
CaroB, I though you were doing "buddy reads" before I came along? I hope you can sneak one or two in... I'll miss your comments. *sigh**
No, the Demonica one we did with Michelle was my *blush* first :-)
O.M.G. I forgot about
!! Man-oh-man! This year is going to be over with b/c I can blink.
HEA ~ 4X4 in 8 Challenge ~Duration: September 26 to May 25, 2012
16/16
1. eFreebies
a. ✔ Heartstrings and Diamond Rings, by Jane Graves ★★★★✩ PB 10/16
b. ✔ Colorado Dawn, by Kaki Warner ★★★★¼ PB 1/21 “buddy read”
c. ✔ Rainshadow Road, by Lisa Kleypas ★★★★★ PB-AVR 1/27
d. ✔ The Count of Monte Cristo, by Alexandre Dumas ★★★★✩ ODA & Kindle 4/12 “buddy read”
2. Favorite Author's Back List
a. ✔ A Marriage by Chance, by Carolyn Davidson ★★★★✩ PB 2/5
b. ✔ The Raven Prince, by Elizabeth Hoyt ★★★★★ PB 2/10 “buddy read”
c. ✔ Land Of Dreams, by Cheryl St.John ★★★★✩ PB 2/2
d. ✔ Heart of Fire, by Linda Howard ★★★★½ audible.com & PB 4/20
3. Judged by Its Cover
a. ✔ Dragonflight, by Anne McCaffrey ★★★✩✩ OD audio 9/27
b. ✔ The Perfect Play, by Jaci Burton ★★★½✩ PB 11/12
c. ✔ Nightfall, by Ellen Connor ★★★½✩ PB 10/31
d. ✔ No Rest for the Wicked, by Kresley Cole ★★★★✩ AD 11/7 “buddy read”
4. Recommended by a Friend (GoodReads or not!)
a. ✔ Slave to Sensation, by Nalini Singh ★★★★★ PB 12/5 {Autumn}
b. ✔ Clockwork Angel, by Cassandra Clare ★★★★★ audible.com 03/01 “buddy read” {Lisarenee}
c. ✔ Exclusively Yours, by Shannon Stacey ★★★★✩ Kindle 10/24 {Dhes}
d. ✔ The Wives of Bowie Stone, by Maggie Osborne ★★★★½ PB 4/23 {Pamela}
Participants Post #2, updated 9/28/11 @ 12:41 a.m. PST Please let me know of any errors. Thanks!Finally got mine posted, such as it is. Let's see if I change my categories... That's probably a given.
Does anyone mind if I replace "Anthology" to "Favorite Author's Back List" under the 16 optional categories? No one has selected it yet, I don't believe.
Participants Post #2, updated 9/28/11 @ 6:50 p.m. PST Please let me know of any errors. Thanks!
Hey Lisa Kay, I have 2 done towards my goal :)
Okay, Jenn. I got it. Update your post.
I will try and do this one but I will start on October 1st
Okay, Lizz! You are on a roll with these challenges. :)
Man-oh-man! I know that feeling. LOL!
❥☪LIZZ NEILL☪❥ wrote: "I can't stop lol"I can definitely empathise!
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Rules: Create your own self challenge.
Pick up(couldn’t resist the pun!) Okay, pick out four of the following 16 categories. Make sure you are willing to then read four in each category. You can select as you go or choose them all now.Duration: 4 + 4 = 8 So, so do it in eight months from your start date. For those of you not good in math, that is 16 books in 8 months.
Categories:
1. Anticipation – or Not Yet Published (as of the date you start this challenge)
2. Audiobook
3. BOM for a GoodReads Group You Are In
4. Buddy Read
5. Continuing Series
6. Different Genre (from what you normally read)
7. eFreebies (ie: Kindle, Nook, Smashwords, NetGallery, Author ARC, etc.)
8. Favorite Author's Back List
9. From the Bottom of Your TBR Pile (a book that has been there a while)
10. Judged by Its Cover (one you selected just b/c you liked the cover!)
11. Library Book or Borrowed From a Friend
12. New Series
13. New-To-Me-Author
14. Recommended by a Friend (GoodReads or not!)
15. Reread (a favorite, or it has been so long you wonder if this one will still hold up)
16. Stand Alones
Too easy? Feel free to repeat this challenge, just call it "Round II". Or add the bonus!
BONUS: After making your category selection, do a Bonus Round of 4 more books, one from each category, for a total of 20 books.