2011 December Monthly Challenge - Participant's Thread

[Heather]

Completed: 2/3 or 5


1. 'D' is for December: Don't Tell by Karen Rose
2. Happy Birthday Megan: Unearthly by Cynthia Hand or Too Hot To Touch by Louisa Edwards
5. Walt Disney's Birthday (YA book & PG-13 movie) Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
6. Explore-A-Series: Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs 12/6 (4.5stars)
9. Holiday Clean-Up (Anthology Challenge): Happily Never After by Jeaniene Frost 12/3 (4stars)

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UNREAD:

[Bookchaser]

2011 December Monthly Challenge

3/7 Completed

01. "D" is for December: Read a book in which the title or author's first/last name begins with "D".
Darkness on Fire by Alexis Morgan
02. Happy Birthday!: (Dec 5) Happy birthday MJ!
Only Yours by Susan Mallery
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Italy.
Skip
04. Christmas Theme: Read a book that has a "Christmas" word in its title (mistletoe, Christmas, holiday, Santa, reindeer, etc) or has a Christmas theme cover.
Bring Me Home for Christmas by Robyn Carr
05. Walt Disney's Birthday: Read a young adult book or a book that has been made into a family-friendly movie.
Skip
06. Explore-A-Series: Start a new series or continue a series that you have wanted to get back to.
Warsworn by Elizabeth Vaughan 12/05/11
07. Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book that has war-related theme or characters.
Skip
08. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: Read a book in which a character, the title or the cover is food-related.
Sweet Spot by Susan Mallery 12/07/11
09. Holiday Clean-Up: Read a book that you need to finish for another challenge. Be sure to say for which challenge (Monthly, Yearly, etc)
Shifting Plains by Jean Johnson (The 4 Elements Challenge)
OR
Just in Time by Marilyn Campbell (Toy Stories Challenge)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Only Mine by Susan Mallery 12/03/11


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[Dragana]

2011 December Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1.12.2011. - 31.12.2011.
Books read: 3/5

'D' is for December (tittle begins with a 'D') ~ The Dispossessed: An Ambiguous Utopia
Christmas Theme (has word 'Christmas' in tittle) ~ A Countess by Christmas 03.12. ☆☆
Walt Disney's Birthday (young adult book) ~ Little Brother 06.12. ☆☆☆☆
Holiday Clean-Up (needed for: Drinks/Cocktails Theme Challenge) ~ Jewel in His Crown 07.12. ☆☆
Reader's Choice (any book of your choice) ~ The Lady Forfeits

[Hina]

7/10 Completed



1. 'D' is for December: The Darkest Prison by Gena Showalter. Completed 12/1/11 **** (4 Stars)

2. Happy Birthday!: Into the Lair by Maya Banks. (Happy Birthday Lauren!!) Completed 12/2/11 **** (4 Stars)

3. Geography: Othello by William Shakespeare.

4. Christmas Theme: : MARRIED BY CHRISTMAS by Carol Mortimer. Completed 12/2/11 **** (4 Stars)

5. Walt Disney's Birthday: The Pearl of the Soul of the World by Meredith Ann Pierce.

6. Explore-A-Series: When the Duke Returns by Eloisa James. Completed 12/4/11 **** (4 Stars)

7. Pearl Harbor Day: Hidden Away by Maya Banks.

8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: Some Like It Hot by Louisa Edwards. Completed 12/5/11 *** (3 Stars)

9. Holiday Clean-Up (Yearly Challenge): The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Completed 12/7/11 ***** (5 Stars)

10. Reader's Choice: The Royal Pain by MaryJanice Davidson. Completed 12/3/11 **** (4 Stars)

[Fran, Moderator]

December Monthly Challenge
4/7 Read

1. Diana Palmer- The Wedding In White 12/6 (2.5*)
2. Happy Birthday!: skip
3. Geography: Happily Even After or Talk To Me (both have Italian heroes)
4. Christmas Theme:TBD
5. Walt Disney's Birthday: YA The Adoration of Jenna Fox 12/3 (4.5*)
6. Explore-A-Series: Sweet Magik
7. Pearl Harbor Day: skip
8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: Sweet Inspiration
9. Holiday Clean-Up: The Unthinkable Thoughts of Jacob Green 12/7 (SRC Winter Challenge)
10. Reader's Choice: Wicked Game 12/3 (2.5*)

[Alisa]

2/6


1. D for December:

3. Geography: Take Me by Bella Andre

4. Christmas Theme: Red Hot Holidays by Shelby Reed, Shiloh Walker, and Lacey Alexander

5. Disney B-day:

9. Holiday Clean-Up:

10. Reader's Choice:

***** ****

[BJ Rose]

December 2011 Romance Readers
4/5

1. Starts with D: Debbie Macomber: A Good Yarn
2. Happy Birthday: Autumn:19th: Mastered By Love by Stephanie Laurens
3. Geo: Italy: The Scarletti Curse by Christine Feehan
√ 4. Christmas theme: Bring Me Home for Christmas by Robyn Carr - 12.07
5. YA book: When Santa Fell To Earth by Cornelia Funke
√ 6. Any Series Book: Notorious Pleasures by Elizabeth Hoyt - 12.03
7. SKIP
8. SKIP
√ 9. Another Challenge: SRC: A Spy in the House by Y.S. Lee - 12.01
√ 10. Reader's Choice: All I Ever Needed by Jo Goodman - 12.05

[Autumn]

BJ Rose wrote: "Happy Birthday: Autumn:19th"

Erin wrote: "RRRC December 2011 Challenge:
2. Happy Birthday Autumn: [book:Angels' "

Yay! somebody picked me! ;) heheh. (Hope you guys like the books)

[Angela]

Happy early birthday Autumn!

[Lady Jaye]

Nicole wrote: "Hello!

this is my first challenge, so #9 doesn't apply...should I sub in something else or disregard it entirely?"

Hey Nicole,
You can leave it out if you like. You can choose to do as many as you want.

[Mona]

Hi everyone
I feel confused here. I am new to the group and not sure how this monthly challenge works

[Vi]

HI Mona, the monthly challenge starts on 1st of the month and ends at the last. You just pick how much categories you think you can finish or a little more so that you 'challenge' yourself.

For each category, you select a book that fits - usually from your TBR. (To Be Read pile). For example, for Explore-A-Series, I can pick any series book from my TBR. Do stop by the suggestions thread for more suggestions and recommendations for books in various category. Especially for the geography.

I hope I was clear and did not confuse you :)

[Mona]

Thanks Vi for your reply. What I understood is that I choose 10 books from my to read list and post them here, and it will be my challenge for the month.
I think I will start coming January? as we are in mid dec, and I just recently started reading The Historian, by Elizabeth Kostova (am now page 55 but it seems like it will be going well) and the book is about 640 pages...and with a busy december, i am hoping to be done by end of next week :)

[Donna]

Count me in! 4/5
1. 'D' is for December: Dating Mr. December 12/8
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a December birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose "day" falls on the same "day" as yours. If no one has the same day, choose someone with the closest day to yours. December Birthday List
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Italy.
4. Christmas Theme: : 1225 Christmas Tree Lane by Debbie Macomber 12/5
5. Walt Disney's Birthday: Read a young adult book or a book that has been made into a family friendly movie.
6. Explore-A-Series: Start a new series or continue a series that you have wanted to get back to.
7. Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book that has war related theme or characters.
8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: Read a book that the character, the title or the cover is food related. (ie. Visions of Sugar Plums)
9. Holiday Clean-Up: Zero Sum book 1 of Kotov Syndrome 2011 a-z 12/31
10. Reader's Choice: Quiet as they come by Angie Chau 12/9

[Hina]

10/10 Completed



1. 'D' is for December: The Darkest Prison by Gena Showalter. Completed 12/1/11 **** (4 Stars)

2. Happy Birthday!: Into the Lair by Maya Banks. (Happy Birthday Lauren!!) Completed 12/2/11 **** (4 Stars)

3. Geography: Othello by William Shakespeare. Completed 12/8/11 ***** (5 Stars)

4. Christmas Theme: : MARRIED BY CHRISTMAS by Carol Mortimer. Completed 12/2/11 **** (4 Stars)

5. Walt Disney's Birthday: The Pearl of the Soul of the World by Meredith Ann Pierce. Completed 12/8/11 **** (4 Stars)

6. Explore-A-Series: When the Duke Returns by Eloisa James. Completed 12/4/11 **** (4 Stars)

7. Pearl Harbor Day: Hidden Away by Maya Banks. Completed 12/8/11 **** (4 Stars)

8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: Some Like It Hot by Louisa Edwards. Completed 12/5/11 *** (3 Stars)

9. Holiday Clean-Up (Yearly Challenge): The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Completed 12/7/11 ***** (5 Stars)

10. Reader's Choice: The Royal Pain by MaryJanice Davidson. Completed 12/3/11 **** (4 Stars)

[Donna]

Wow, Congrats Hina!

[Christine]

*Scrapes jaw off of floor* Wow! Congratulations, Hina! I think you're my new hero.

[Ceej]

2011 December Monthly Challenge

3/9

1. 'D' is for December: : Secrets of Bella Terra: A Scarlet Deception Novel
2. Happy Birthday!:: The Foursome 12/3 (happy birthday to me!)
3. Geography:: The Villa
4. Christmas Theme: :: TIS THE SEASON...FOR ROMANCE
6. Explore-A-Series:: Hunger Untamed
7. Pearl Harbor Day:: In Bed with a Highlander
8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies:: A Heart's Hunger 12/2
9. Holiday Clean-Up:: The Return of Rafe MacKade (Dare You to Read: The McKade Brothers)
10. Reader's Choice: Bachelor Undone 12/1

[BJ Rose]

My Goodness, Hina!! Congratulations!!!

[Lisa Kay]

Ditto what BJ Rose said, Hina! Wow!

[Barbara ★]

READ: 2/8

1. 'D' is for December: Destiny's Star - Elizabeth Vaughan
2. Happy Birthday Jess!: For Her Eyes Only - Cait London
4. Christmas Theme: Hot for the Holidays - anthology
5. Walt Disney's Birthday: The Book of Water - Marjorie Kellogg
6. Explore-A-Series:Highborn - Yvonne Navarro 12/5
8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: Cereal Killer - G.A. McKevett
9. Holiday Clean-Up: X-Rated Bloodsuckers - Mario Avecedo 12/7
(Reading with Friends and A-Z Title Challenge)
10. Reader's Choice:Love With A Long Tall Texan - Diana Palmer

[Heather]

Congrats Hina!

[Nikki ♥]

I'm a little late signing up, but I'm in for 3. I'll post as I go.

[Vi]

Mona, you pick 10 books from your To-read list that fits the challenge constraints. For the 'D' category, you pick book whose title starts with 'D' or author whose name starts with 'D'. This challenge is for this month only. January will have another challenge put up. You can still pick 1 or 2 books from this month's challenge, if you want. It does not always have to be 10. :)

Mona wrote: "Thanks Vi for your reply. What I understood is that I choose 10 books from my to read list and post them here, and it will be my challenge for the month.
I think I will start coming January? as we..."

[taita]

Is it too late to join? I'd like to sign up for 3 please.

[Vi]

Taita, you can join anytime during the month :). Good luck!

[Kesha]

Congratulations Hina!!!

[Joanne]

Congratulations Hina!

[Christine]

3/6 completed

1. 'D' is for December: Death Magic by Eileen Wilks
2. Happy Birthday Caroline!: Heartless by Gail Carriger
4. Christmas Theme: The Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror by Christopher Moore – Dec 05
6. Explore-A-Series: White Night by Jim Butcher
9. Holiday Clean-Up: Succubus Shadows by Richelle Mead – Dec 03 (PIFM monthly challenge)
10. Reader's Choice: Succubus Revealed by Richelle Mead – Dec 08

[Fran, Moderator]

December Monthly Challenge
5/7 Read

1. Diana Palmer- The Wedding In White 12/6 (2.5*)
2. Happy Birthday!: skip
3. Geography: Happily Even After(Italian Hero) 12/9 (4*)
4. Christmas Theme:TBD
5. Walt Disney's Birthday: YA The Adoration of Jenna Fox 12/3 (4.5*)
6. Explore-A-Series: Sweet Magik
7. Pearl Harbor Day: skip
8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: Sweet Inspiration
9. Holiday Clean-Up: The Unthinkable Thoughts of Jacob Green 12/7 (SRC Winter Challenge)
10. Reader's Choice: Wicked Game 12/3 (2.5*)

[Hina]

Thanks Donna, Christine, BJ Rose, Lisa Kay, Heather, Kesha, Joanne!!!

[Fran, Moderator]

Congrats Hina!

[Dragana]

2011 December Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1.12.2011. - 31.12.2011.
Books read: 4/5

'D' is for December (tittle begins with a 'D') ~ The Dispossessed: An Ambiguous Utopia
Christmas Theme (has word 'Christmas' in tittle) ~ A Countess by Christmas 03.12. ☆☆
Walt Disney's Birthday (young adult book) ~ Little Brother 06.12. ☆☆☆☆☆
Holiday Clean-Up (needed for: Drinks/Cocktails Theme Challenge) ~ Jewel in His Crown 07.12. ☆☆
Reader's Choice (any book of your choice) ~ The Lady Forfeits 09.12. ☆☆☆☆

[Hina]

Fran wrote: "Congrats Hina!"

Thanks Fran!

[Alexis]

RRRC December 2011 Monthly Challenge
12/1 - 12/31
2/10 Complete

1. 'D' is for December: Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost

2. Happy Birthday Colleen: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare 12/2 ★★★★★

3. Geography (Italy!): High Five by Janet Evanovich

4. Christmas Theme: Christmas At Timberwoods by Fern Michaels

5. Walt Disney's Birthday: Cloaked by Alex Flinn

6. Explore-a-series: Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward 12/9 ★★★★★

7. Pearl Harbor Day: Paradise Valley by Robyn Carr

8. Fruitcake and Pumpkin Pies: The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen

9. Holiday Cleanup: Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

10. Reader's Choice: The Christmas Wedding by James Patterson



Read:

[theandrelle]

Okay! This time I will be earlier so I don't find myself rushing as I read these books. I know I'll be finish sooner. Happy Holidays guys!!! ^^

1. 'D' is for December: Dark Desires After Dusk by Kresley Cole

4. Christmas Theme: : Naughty or Nice? by Sherrilyn Kenyon


7. Pearl Harbor Day: Mercury's War by Lora Leigh

8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: Sugarplums and Scandal by Lori Avocato


10. Reader's Choice: Zane's Redemption by Tina Folsom

[Courtney]

December Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1st to December 31st 2011
1/10 COMPLETE

1. 'D' is for December: Demon's Librarian
2. Happy Birthday, Megan!: Succubus Dreams
3. Geography (Italy): The Juliet Club OR Juliet Immortal
4. Christmas Theme (Christmas cover): The Eternal Ones
5. Walt Disney's Birthday: Wicked Girls
6. Explore-A-Series: Siren's Storm
7. Pearl Harbor Day: Crossed FINISHED 12/8
8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: Such a Pretty Fat
9. Holiday Clean-Up (A to Z Title Challenge): Quicksilver
10. Reader's Choice: Night Circus

[Desperado]

December 2011 RRRC Monthly Challenge
Goal: 4/7 Completed

1. "D" Read: Destiny Kills by Keri Arthur ★★★★☆ 12/6
4. Christmas Theme: Kitty Takes a Holiday by Carrie Vaughn
5. YA Madness: Falling Under by Gwen Hayes ★★★★☆ 12/3
6. Explore-a-Series: Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi ★★★★☆ 12/9
7. War: The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks ★★★★☆ 12/4
9. Cross Challenger: TBD
10. Reader's Choice: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh

TBD

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Completed: 5/8

1. 'D' is for December - Tough to Tame (Long, Tall Texans) by Diana Palmer - √ 2 Dec
2. Happy Birthday Brenda! - Fifty Shades of Grey or The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
3. Italy - skip
4. Christmas - The Match Before Christmas- √ 10 Dec
5. YA (yayayaya) - The Lightning Thief - √ 7 Dec
6. Series book - Scandal in Spring
7. Pearl Harbour - skip
8. Mmmmmm (stuffed with food) - Wild Raspberries - √ 9 Dec
9. Housekeeping (another challenge) - Truth in the Dark (M/M Dec Comfort Challenge) - √ 8 Dec
10. Me time - A Red-Tainted Silence

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Congrats Hina!

[Nikki ♥]

Congrats Hina!

[Tina Theresa]

Challenge Duration: December 1 – December 31, 2011
books read 4/5

1. 'D' is for December: (starts with 'D') Defying Destiny 12/4

4. Christmas Theme: Bound for the Holidays 12/5

6. Explore-A-Series: Head Over Heels Lucky Harbor 3

8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: Hot in Here 12/10

9. Holiday Clean-Up: (Film Du Monde Challenge) Scandalous Desires 12/6

[Vi]

Congrats, Hina!

[Skandia]

2/5 read

1. 'D' is for December: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness

2. Happy Birthday Caroline (12.12) : Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen

6. Explore-A-Series: Beautiful Chaos by Kami Garcia

7. Pearl Harbor Day : The Attack by Yasmina Khadra 12/10/11 ***

10. Reader's Choice : One Day by David Nicholls 12/7/11 **

[Nikki ♥]

RRMC-December 2011
1/3


1. "D" Title:
2. Birthday:
3. Italy:
4. Christmas Theme:
5. Walt Disney's Birthday:
6. Explore-A-Series: Phantom Evil by Heather Graham 12/10
7. Pearl Harbor Day:
8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pie:
9. Holiday Clean Up:
10. Reader's Choice:

[Joann]

Updated - I'm in for 5 this month - make that 7 instead.

RRRC 2011 December Monthly Challenge

Duration: December 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011

3/7 Read

Updated 12.10.11

1. 'D' is for December: Wyoming Tough by Diana Palmer, 12.10.11 ★★★★
2. Happy Birthday Megan!: Incubus Dreams by Laurell K. Hamilton
4. Christmas Theme: The Bite Before Christmas Anthology, 12.02.11 ★★★★
6. Explore-A-Series: The Cater Street Hangman by Anne Perry, 12.01.11 ★★★★
8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke
9. Holiday Clean-Up: Blindsighted by Karin Slaughter from RRRC Create Your Own Reading Challenge
10. Reader's Choice: Of Saints and Shadows by Christopher Golden

[Hina]

Thanks Jane, Nikki, vi!!

[Wan]

RRRC: 2011 December Monthly Challenge
Challenge Duration: December 1 – Decbember 31, 2011
2/5 or 8

1. 'D' is for December: The Black Lyon by Jude Deveraux 12/7 (3)
2. Happy Birthday! Archer (8th dec): Bad Moon Rising by Sherrilyn Kenyon
3.
4.
5. Walt Disney's Birthday: YA Queen's Own Fool by Jane Yolen
6. Explore-A-Series: Daughter of the Blood by Anne Bishop
7. Pearl Harbor: War Theme The Wild Rose by Jennifer Donnelly
8.
9. Holiday Clean-Up: A-Z Book-Yearly Challenge Zinnia by Jayne Castle
10. My Choice: Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter 12/3 (3.5)

[Kerry]

8/10 Read
1. D is for December: Atlantis Unmasked by Alyssa Day
2. Happy Birthday:-----
3. Geography:The Villa by Nora Roberts
4. Christmas Theme: All Through The Night by Suzanne Brockmann
5. Walt Disneys Birthday: Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
6. Explore-A-Series: Water Bound by Christine Feehan
7. Pearl Harbor Day: Over The Edge by Suzanne Brockmann
8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: A Hunger Like No other by Kresley Cole
9. Holiday Clean Up: ------
10. Reader’s Choice: Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh



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[Joanne]

Finished all 10:


1. 'D' is for December: Daddy by Christmas by Patricia Thayer 8th Dec
2. Happy Birthday!: (MJ) A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas 1st Dec or (MJ) Lady Sophie's Christmas Wish by Grace Burrowes 10th Dec
3. Geography: Don't Open Till Christmas by Leslie Kelly 5th Dec
4. Christmas Theme: Once Upon A Christmas by Diane Farr 6th Dec
5. Walt Disney's Birthday: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens 10th Dec
6. Explore-A-Series: It Came Upon A Midnight Clear by Suzanne Brockmann 7th Dec
7. Pearl Harbor Day: (Soldier) He'll Be Home for Christmas by Rhonda Nelson 6th Dec
8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: (Chef) Northern Fantasy by Jennifer LaBrecque 5th Dec
9. Holiday Clean-Up: Will of Steel by Diana Palmer (Featured author – the only challenge book remaining for me) 3rd Dec
10. Reader's Choice: A Regency Holiday by Allison Lane, Alicia Rasley, Lynn Kerstan & Rebecca Hagan Lee 3rd Dec