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October 2011 Challenge
I'm in, Megan! I'll post my books later.
I'm in. This should be fun :)
I'm in too! Looking through books now.
Just started reading Devil's teeth does it count if I finish it in Oct?
RLFTCI: October Challenge - DARKOct 1st to Oct 31st
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D: The Dream Thief by Shana Abé
A: Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh
R: Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (re-read)
K: Kill and Tell by Linda Howard
*: Naked in Death by J.D. Robb
*: Trial by Fire by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Unread:
Read:
RLFTCI ~ October 2011 Challenge ~ Spell D.A.R.K. +2Since I’m on the library “wait list” for a couple of my first choices, I listed two alternates.
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D. - A Dance With Dragons, by George R.R. Martin (OD audio)
A. - At Grave's End, by Jeaniene Frost (OD audio)
R. - The Right Path, by Nora Roberts (OD audio)
K. - Killing Me Softly, by Maggie Shayne (PB)
Reader's Choice #1 -
Reader's Choice #2 -
, RC#1-tbd, RC#2-tbdAlternates:
Daughter of York: A Novel, by Anne Easter Smith (OD audio)
Dorothy Garlock = Leaving Whiskey Bend (OD audio)
Abé, Shana = The Dream Thief (PB)
Archangel's Kiss, by Nalini Singh (PB)
Are You There Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea, by Chelsea Handler (OD audio)
Roberts, Nora = Chesapeake Blue (OD audio)
The River Knows, by Amanda Quick (OD audio)
Koontz, Dean = Watchers (OD audio)
Kyra Davis = Lust, Loathing and a Little Lip Gloss (PB)
Hey, CaroB! Are we doing
as a "buddy read"?
Lisa Kay wrote: "Hey, CaroB! Are we doing as a "buddy read"?"Would love to Lisa Kay! I've just finished #1 yesterday and am keen to follow-up with the next one fairly soon. Would you be ok to do this in Oct? Will ask Sans also.
I have other "D" books in my TBR, so I could wait if needed.
October sounds like a plan to me, CaroB. Go ahead and check with Sans.
Yay, CaroB!! Going to start the In Death series!!! Can't wait to hear what you think of it.
Im in...0/6
D -Dearly Devoted Dexter
A -Across the Universe
R -The Reckoning
K -Kitty and the Silver Bullet
*Misery
*Salem's Lot
Heather wrote: "Yay, CaroB!! Going to start the In Death series!!! Can't wait to hear what you think of it."Ditto that! I'm on currently on book #5,
, and this series is still going strong.
Laura, I was looking at
as my library has it on audio and it is Halloween Perfect. Looks like you like it, if you are going on with book #2.
I'm in! I'll finish up my list later.RLFTCI: October Challenge - DARK
Oct 1st to Oct 31st
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K: Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian
Lisa Kay wrote: "Laura, I was looking at as my library has it on audio and it is Halloween Perfect. Looks like you like it, if you are going on with book #2."Yeah, i like the book more, than the tv show. Though the tv show is good too...
I haven't seen the TV show... but I looked at the DVDs in the video store. Someday... when I need more gore in my life, LOL!
I'm having difficulties coming up with a book that starts with a K. I might need to think about this a bit more.
Lisa Kay wrote: Ditto that! I'm on currently on book #5, , and th..."I'm up to read #7 soon, I've enjoyed them all so far!
Heather wrote: "Yay, CaroB!! Going to start the In Death series!!! Can't wait to hear what you think of it."I just bought the JD Robb Collection, so hoping I like the first to continue the series.
Here's my list...RLFTCI-October Challenge DARK
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D Driftwood Cottage by Sherryl Woods
A Against the Fire by Kat Martin
R Real Vampires Have Curves by Gerry Bartlett
K Kinley MacGregor Sword of Darkness
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CaroB wrote: "I just bought the JD Robb Collection, so hoping I like the first to continue the series."The whole collection, CaroB!? Whoa.
just on ebook, Lisa Kay, but yeah :-) I'm familiar with Nora Robert's writing style, so figured it was a pretty good guess I'd enjoy these.
I know you don't like audiobooks, CaroB, but this series is soooooo well narrated. I'm racking my brain for a series that is done better. In fact, Susan Ericksen just gets better and better. She just did Peabody with a cold. Sooooo funny.
I've only tried a couple of audiobook Lisa, and kept getting distracted or falling asleep. Maybe if my library had a better selection and I could try a few more free, I'd give them another go... they do seem to take longer to listen to than to read, why is that d'ye think?
My current list. May change due to whimsyRLFTCI October 2011 Challenge
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D - Deadly Descent by Kaylea Cross
A - Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter
R - Robb, J.D. Holiday in Death
K - Kill Me Twice by Roxanne St. Claire
1st - The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
2nd - Breaking Point by Pamela Clare
Read:
Unread:
CaroB wrote: "...they do seem to take longer to listen to than to read, why is that d'ye think?"Because you're a fast reader, silly lady! LOL! Did you mother read you to sleep when you were little? I bet you were a cutie.
Oh, Heather! I need to read
. I've read several in that series and that is one of the holes I need to plug.
Lisa Kay wrote: "Did you mother read you to sleep when you were little?..."Actually, no. I often wonder if that's the reason I don't like being read to. Mum wasn't big on fiction. Dad didn't read. My brother and I devour books. And my kids would cuddle books to sleep instead of plush toys if it weren't for the sharp corners :-)
Heather wrote: "My current list. May change due to whimsy..."Forgive me, I'm obviously in a silly mood, but this cracked me up! Gotta love whimsy! :-)
It's always up to whimsy in my world, CaroB. lol
Let's see if I can do this:October 2011 Challenge
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D Divergent by Veronica Roth
A Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
R Ragnarok: The End of the Gods by A.S. Byatt
K The King's Courtesan by Judith James
* The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory
* Good Oil by Laura Buzo
Found something for the K. :)
Lisa Kay wrote: "Oh, Heather! I need to read . I've read several in that series and that is one of the holes I need to plug."Let me know if you want to do a BR this month with it. I would be happy to. =)
You have some great picks this month, rameau!Divergent and Anna and the French Kiss were 5 stars for me!
Thanks. Divergent, Anna and the French Kiss, and Good Oil have been on my tbr list for ages, this is my attempt to actually read them. Ragnarok and Lady of the Rivers are arcs that I need to read soon anyway.
Heather wrote: "Let me know if you want to do a BR..."Wonderful! Let me see when I can fit it in, Heather. Can I get back to you? In the mean time, I'll set up a file in the "buddy read" folder.
That works for me, Lisa Kay.I'm in no rush, so just let me know. ;-)
I'm in too Michelle!! Let's see if I can read more than just one book this month! LOL!0/6 Completed
DARK!
1 – The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter
2 – The Abduction of Julia by Karen Hawkins
3 – A Rose at Midnight by Anne Stuart
4 – Killing Me Softly by Maggie Shayne
5 – Sexiest Vampire Alive! by Kerrelyn Sparks
6 – Twilight Fulfilled by Maggie Shayne
Oh, you have some good ones, 
I'm in!4/6
D. The Deed by Lynsay Sands
A. The Accidental Vampire by Lynsay Sands
R. Ripe for Pleasure by Isobel CarrCOMPLETED 10/12*****
K. Knight of Pleasureby Margaret MalloryCOMPLETED 10/6*****
1. Megan's Mark by Lora Leigh COMPLETED 10/3****
2. In Bed with a Highlander by Maya BanksCOMPLETED 10/9*****
Lisa Kay wrote: "Oh, you have some good ones, Michelle! You are the one who introduced me to Maggie Shayne aren't you? I like her."I assume you're referring to me, Lisa? LOL Cuz I KNOW I introduced you to Maggie Shayne! The one I have listed is the last in her vampire series. :o(
October 2011 Challenge – DARK! Rules: Using the first letter of the books’ title (excluding A, An, The, unless of course you need the “A”) spell out D*A*R*K for the spooky, fun month of October and then of course there are 2 books of your choice for a total of 6 books for this challenge.
Duration: October 1-31st
Participants: 10
CaroB 0/6 read
Cheryl 0/6 read
Christine S. 0/6 read
Heather 0/6 read
Laura 0/6 read
Lisa Kay 0/6 read
Megan 0/6 read
Michelle 0/6 read
rameau 0/6 read
Susan (susayq) 0/6 read
Total read so far this month: 0
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I'm loving some of the books I'm seeing on everyone's challenge list! I swear, half the fun is clicking on other people's list and adding to my wishlist :-)
Megan wrote: "I assume you're referring to me, Lisa? LOL Cuz I KNOW I introduced you to Maggie Shayne! The one I have listed is the last in her vampire series. :o( "Oh, I am very bad! I'm sorry! I've never mixed you two up before. Where was my head? Notice, no ✿Megan✿ at least!
✿Michelle✿ wrote: "October 2011 Challenge – DARK! Rules: Using the first letter of the books’ title (excluding A, An, The, unless of course you need the “A”) spell out D*A*R*K for the spooky, fun month of Octob..."
I really like seeing the new posts of where everyone's up to every week! Thanks for doing this :-)
CaroB wrote: "✿Michelle✿ wrote: "October 2011 Challenge – DARK! Rules: Using the first letter of the books’ title (excluding A, An, The, unless of course you need the “A”) spell out D*A*R*K for the spooky, fu..."
Not a problem :)
Lisa Kay wrote: "Megan wrote: "I assume you're referring to me, Lisa? LOL Cuz I KNOW I introduced you to Maggie Shayne! The one I have listed is the last in her vampire series. :o( "Oh, I am very bad! I'm sorry..."
LOL! No problem! It's pretty cute actually... it's not your first time! LOL
Love the pic Michelle! I guess I should actually look at some of Lisa Kay's posts on how to do things sometime and learn some new tricks!
It's not my first time, Megan??! And here I thought I was "technically" a virgin, LOL!
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Rules: Using the first letter of the books’ title (excluding A, An, The, unless of course you need the “A”) spell out D*A*R*K for the spooky, fun month of October and then of course there are 2 books of your choice for a total of 6 books for this challenge.
Duration: October 1-31st