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message 201: by Vi (new)

Vi | 2802 comments Congrats, Joanne!


message 202: by Christine (new)

Christine | 955 comments Wow! Congratulations, Joanne.


message 203: by Melissa (new)

Melissa (melorem) | 9 comments Congrats Joanne!


message 204: by Lacy (last edited Dec 11, 2011 07:19AM) (new)

Lacy (lacy_stewart) | 1966 comments RRRC December Monthly Challenge

Duration: December 1 – Decbember 31, 2011

2/8

1. 'D' is for December: The Dead-Tossed Waves

2. Happy Birthday Leah!: Chain Reaction 12/4/2011 - 3 Stars

4. Christmas Theme: Holiday in Death

5. Walt Disney's Birthday: Silence

6. Explore-A-Series: Vengeance in Death

7. Pearl Harbor Day: Envy OR The Notorious Benedict Arnold

9. Holiday Clean-Up (The Serial Challenge): Rough Country OR The Heir

10. Reader's Choice: Envy 12/11/2011 - 4 Stars


The Dead-Tossed Waves (The Forest of Hands and Teeth, #2) by Carrie RyanChain Reaction (Perfect Chemistry, #3) by Simone ElkelesHoliday in Death (In Death, #7) by J.D. RobbSilence (Hush, Hush, #3) by Becca FitzpatrickVengeance in Death (In Death, #6) by J.D. RobbEnvy (The Fallen Angels, #3) by J.R. WardThe Notorious Benedict Arnold A True Story of Adventure, Heroism & Treachery by Steve SheinkinRough Country (Virgil Flowers, #3) by John SandfordThe Heir (Reid Family, #1) by Johanna Lindsey



message 205: by Joanne (new)

Joanne | 195 comments Thanks Vi, Christine and Melissa!


message 206: by ~Leslie~ (new)

~Leslie~ (akareadingmachine) | 1934 comments 4/10

1. 'D' is for December: Dark Legend 12/4/11 ***** stars

2. Happy Birthday Cindy!: A Daughter's Inheritance

3. Geography: Juliet Immortal12/11/11 **** stars

4. Christmas Theme: The Bite Before Christmas

5. Walt Disney's Birthday: Twilight12/3/11*** stars

6. Explore-A-Series: Bayou Moon12/1/11 ****1/2 stars

7. Pearl Harbor Day: The Masque of the Black Tulip (Napoleanic War)

8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: Chili Con Corpses

9. Holiday Clean-Up (Read all Genres Yearly challenge): Spellweaver: A Novel of the Nine Kingdoms

10. Reader's Choice: Glory in Death

TO READ

A Daughter's Inheritance (The Broadmoor Legacy, #1) by Tracie Peterson The Bite Before Christmas by Heidi Betts The Masque of the Black Tulip (Pink Carnation, #2) by Lauren Willig Chili Con Corpses (A Supper Club Mystery, #3) by J.B. Stanley Spellweaver A Novel of the Nine Kingdoms by Lynn Kurland Glory in Death (In Death, #2) by J.D. Robb
READ
Bayou Moon (The Edge, #2) by Ilona Andrews Twilight (Twilight, #1) by Stephenie Meyer Dark Legend (Carpathians, #8) by Christine Feehan Juliet Immortal (Juliet Immortal #1) by Stacey Jay


Amy ~Lover of Books~ | 957 comments 2/5 Completed

1. 'D' is for December: Dark Passage

2. Happy Birthday Regina!: Daughter of Smoke and Bone 12/10 (3 stars)

5. Walt Disney's Birthday: TBD

6. Explore-A-Series: TBD

10. Reader's Choice: The Hidden 12/3 (4 stars)

Dark Passage (Dark Mirror, #2) by M.J. Putney Daughter of Smoke and Bone (Daughter of Smoke and Bone, #1) by Laini Taylor The Hidden (The Hollow, #3) by Jessica Verday


message 208: by Desperado (new)

Desperado (lethallovely) | 822 comments December 2011 RRRC Monthly Challenge
Goal: 5/7 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 ★★★★☆ 12/11

Destiny Kills (Myth and Magic, #1) by Keri Arthur Kitty Takes a Holiday (Kitty Norville, #3) by Carrie Vaughn Falling Under (Falling Under, #1) by Gwen Hayes Shatter Me (Shatter Me, #1) by Tahereh Mafi The Darkest Hour (KGI, #1) by Maya Banks TBD Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changeling, #1) by Nalini Singh


message 209: by KarenF (new)

KarenF (cleocleveland) | 1099 comments I'm in for 8 - Here's the theory

6/8 Read

D for December: Bound by Your Touch by Meredith Duran 12/4/11
Happy B-Day Regina!: Sea Swept by Nora Roberts 12/5/11
Christmas Theme: Sweet Inspiration by Penny Watson 12/10/11
Explore-a-Series: Haunted by Kelley Armstrong 12/2/11
Pearl Harbor Day: The Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockmann
Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: Sprinkle with Murder by Jenn McKinlay
Holiday Clean Up: Stolen Seduction by Elisabeth Naughton (2011 Serial Reader Challenge) 12/7/11
My Choice: The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie 12/6/11

Unread: The Unsung Hero (Troubleshooters, #1) by Suzanne Brockmann Sprinkle with Murder (A Cupcake Bakery Mystery, #1) by Jenn McKinlay

Read: Haunted (Women of the Otherworld, #5) by Kelley Armstrong Bound by Your Touch by Meredith Duran Sea Swept (Chesapeake Bay Saga, #1) by Nora Roberts The Mysterious Affair at Styles (Hercule Poirot Mystery, #1) by Agatha Christie Stolen Seduction (Stolen Trilogy #3) by Elisabeth Naughton Sweet Inspiration (Klaus Brothers, #1) by Penny Watson


message 210: by Ceej (last edited Dec 11, 2011 01:41PM) (new)

Ceej (drqangel) | 1015 comments 2011 December Monthly Challenge

5/9

1. 'D' is for December: : Secrets of Bella Terra: A Scarlet Deception Novel 12/8
2. Happy Birthday!:: The Foursome 12/3 (happy birthday to me!)
3. Geography:: The Villa 12/9
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
Bachelor Undone by Brenda Jackson A Heart's Hunger by Anne Elizabeth The Foursome (Indigo Love Spectrum) by Ceyla Bowers Secrets of Bella Terra A Scarlet Deception Novel by Christina Dodd The Villa by Nora Roberts


message 211: by Amy J. (last edited Dec 20, 2011 01:02PM) (new)

Amy J. | 349 comments In for 8

3/8

1. Begins with D Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione Finished 12/16
2. Happy Birthday Stacie S. (Dec 8) Fire Me Up by Katie MacAlister
3. Set in Italy Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare
4. Christmas Theme A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
5. Disney's B-Day Evermore by Alyson Noel
6. Explore a Series The Xibalba Murders by Lyn Hamilton
9. Holiday Clean-Up (For Drinks and Cocktails Challenge) Wicked Ties by Shayla Black Finished 12/14
10. Reader's Choice Envy by J.R. WardJ.R. Ward Finished 12/11

Desire Unchained (Demonica, #2) by Larissa Ione Fire Me Up (Aisling Grey Guardian, #2) by Katie MacAlister Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Evermore (The Immortals, #1) by Alyson Noel The Xibalba Murders (An Archaeological Mystery, #1) by Lyn Hamilton Wicked Ties (Wicked Lovers, #1) by Shayla Black Envy (The Fallen Angels, #3) by J.R. Ward


message 212: by Valorie (new)

Valorie  | 2218 comments 4/10 Done

1. December: The Dark Glamour by Gabriella Pierce
2. Happy B-Day Natalie!: Truthseeker by C.E. Murphy
3. Italy: Angels and Demons by Dan Brown 12/5 ★★★
4. Xmas Theme: Sugar Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke
5. Disney's B-Day: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor 12/9 ★★★★
6. Explore Series: Zack by Cheyenne McCray
7. Pearl Harbor Day: Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld
8. Fruitcake: Uncommon Grounds by Sandra Balzo 12/6 ★★★★
9. RRRC FAC: Before Sunrise by Diana Palmer 12/10 ★★★
10. My Choice: The Taker by Alma Katsu

The Dark Glamour (666 Park Avenue, #2) by Gabriella Pierce Truthseeker (Worldwalker Duology #1) by C.E. Murphy Angels and Demons (Robert Langdon, #1) by Dan Brown Sugar Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke Daughter of Smoke and Bone (Daughter of Smoke and Bone, #1) by Laini Taylor Zack (Armed and Dangerous, #1) by Cheyenne McCray Leviathan (Leviathan, #1) by Scott Westerfeld Uncommon Grounds (Maggy Thorsen Mystery #1) by Sandra Balzo Before Sunrise by Diana Palmer The Taker by Alma Katsu


message 213: by Tina Theresa (new)

Tina Theresa | 255 comments Challenge Duration: December 1 – December 31, 2011
books read 5/5

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 12/11

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

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


message 214: by ~KarenH~, Moderator (new)

~KarenH~ | 11378 comments December Monthly Challenge
8/10 Completed


1. 'D' is for December: Heartbreaker (Long, Tall Texans)
2. Happy Birthday Shannon (Holy Terror)! It Happened One Autumn 12/6/11
3. Geography: Christmas Angel 12/6/11
4. Christmas Theme: Holiday Hideout 12/3/11
5. Walt Disney's Birthday: Wake 12/1/11
6. Explore-A-Series: The Sweetest Thing 12/9/11
7. Pearl Harbor Day: Next to Die 12/6/11
8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: The Sugar Queen 12/11/11
9. Holiday Clean-Up: Undeniably Yours (Love Is... challenge) 12/5/11
10. Reader's Choice: All I Want for Christmas is You

Completed:
Wake (Dream Catcher, #1) by Lisa McMann Holiday Hideout by Vicki Lewis Thompson Undeniably Yours (Kowalski Family, #2) by Shannon Stacey Next to Die (SEAL Team 12, #4) by Marliss Melton It Happened One Autumn (Wallflowers, #2) by Lisa Kleypas Christmas Angel by Lisa Marie Rice The Sweetest Thing (Lucky Harbor, #2) by Jill Shalvis The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen


message 215: by ~Leslie~ (new)

~Leslie~ (akareadingmachine) | 1934 comments Congratulations to everyone who has finished. What amazing readers y'all are! ( I know I'm dangling something, but it's too late to fix).


message 216: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments I think I'm stopping at 6, which is one more than I planned!

December 2011 Romance Readers
6/6


√ 1. Starts with D: Diana Palmer: After Midnight - 12.06
√ 2. Happy Birthday: Autumn:19th: Mastered By Love by Stephanie Laurens - 12.11
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


message 217: by Erin (new)

Erin (erin-b) RRRC December 2011 Challenge:

Read: 3/10

1. D for December: Dragon Actually by G. A. Aiken 12/4/11
2. Happy Birthday Autumn: Angels' Pawn by Nalini Singh
3. Italy: Dark Symphony by Christine Feehan
4. Merry Christmas: Tied with a Bow by Lora Leigh 12/11/11
5. Waly Disney's Birthday: The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
6. Explore-a-series: Within the Flames by Marjorie M. Liu
7. Pearl Harbor Day: About A Dragon by G. A. Aiken
8. Pie!: Bitten by Cupid by Lynsay Sands 12/3/11
9. Holiday Clean Up: The Next Always by Nora Roberts
10. Reader's Choice:Playing with Fire by Gena Showalter

Dragon Actually (Dragon Kin, #1) by G.A. Aiken Angels' Pawn (Guild Hunter, #0.5 prequel) by Nalini Singh Dark Symphony (Carpathians, #10) by Christine Feehan Tied with a Bow (Includes Breeds, #25; World of the Lupi, #8.5) by Lora Leigh The Son of Neptune (Heroes of Olympus, #2) by Rick Riordan Within the Flames (Dirk & Steele, #11) by Marjorie M. Liu About A Dragon (Dragon Kin, #2) by G.A. Aiken Bitten by Cupid (Includes Argeneau, #12.5; Offspring, #2.5; Feral Warriors, #4.5) by Lynsay Sands The Next Always (Inn BoonsBoro, #1) by Nora Roberts Playing with Fire (Tales of an Extraordinary Girl, #1) by Gena Showalter





message 218: by Mary Jo (new)

Mary Jo (maryjo741) | 37 comments Starting a bit late, but I'll go in for 8.
December Monthly Challenge
1/8
1. D for December: The Duke of Shadows by Meredith Duran
2. Happy Birthday to Patricia:What Happens in London by Julia Quinn
3.Geography- Italy: Ruthlessly Bedded, Forcibly Wedded by Abby Green 12/12 ***
4.Christmas Theme:Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas
5. Waly Disney's Birthday (young adult): If I Stay by Gayle Forman
6. Explore-a-series: Mr. Impossible (Carsington Brothers, #2)
7. Holiday Clean Up:The Fire Lord's Lover by Kathryne Kennedy
8. Reader's Choice: Unraveled by Courtney Milan

The Duke of Shadows by Meredith Duran What Happens in London (Bevelstoke #2) by Julia Quinn Ruthlessly Bedded, Forcibly Wedded (Presents Extra) by Abby Green Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor (Friday Harbor, #1) by Lisa Kleypas If I Stay (If I Stay, #1) by Gayle Forman Mr. Impossible (Carsington Brothers, #2) by Loretta Chase The Fire Lord's Lover (The Elven Lords, #1) by Kathryne Kennedy Unraveled (Turner, #3) by Courtney Milan


message 219: by Lady Jaye (new)

Lady Jaye (lady-jaye) | 140 comments Congratulations, BJ Rose!!!


message 220: by Vi (new)

Vi | 2802 comments Congrats, Tina and BJ Rose!


message 221: by Alexis (new)

Alexis (LexaReads) | 375 comments RRRC December 2011 Monthly Challenge
12/1 - 12/31
3/10 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 12/12 ★★★★

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

Destined for an Early Grave (Night Huntress, #4) by Jeaniene Frost City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1) by Cassandra Clare High Five (Stephanie Plum, #5) by Janet Evanovich Christmas At Timberwoods by Fern Michaels Cloaked by Alex Flinn Lover Awakened (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #3) by J.R. Ward Paradise Valley (Virgin River, #7) by Robyn Carr The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen Hush, Hush (Hush, Hush, #1) by Becca Fitzpatrick The Christmas Wedding by James Patterson


message 222: by Debbie (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments Big Thanks for all the help answering questions, I have been more swamped then I expected but it is great to know that we have so many helpful regulars out there that can field questions about the challenge.

Meant to get this first update out a couple of days ago, but here it is up to message #230.

Finishers already, Congrats to all:

Hina - 10 / 10 * done - Congratulations *
Joanne - 10 / 10 * done - Congratulations *
BJ Rose - 6 / 6 * done - Congratulations *
Tina - 5 / 5 * done - Congratulations *

Still reading, but progressing nicely are:

~ KarenH ~ - 8 / 10
Kerry - 8 / 10
KarenF - 6 / 8
Ceej - 5 / 9
Jane (PS) - 5 / 8
Fran - 5 / 7
LethalLovely~I'm Sexy & I Know It {I Work Out!} - 5 / 7
Leslie (lcpsoccermom) - 4 / 10
Valorie - 4 / 10
Dragana - 4 / 5
Diane Whitney - 4 / 5
Erin B - 3 / 10
HeatherMB - 3 / 10
Suzanne - 3 / 10
Penney - 3 / 10
Lexa - 3 / 10
Angie (Mind Malfunction) - 3 / 7
Bookchaser - 3 / 7
Joann - 3 / 7
Juana "Darkness" - 3 / 7
Christine - 3 / 6
Lexa - 2 / 10
Donna - 2 / 10
Lacy - 2 / 8
Barbara - 2 / 8
Alisa - 2 / 6
Amy ~Lover of Books~ - 2 / 5
Hayley - 2 / 5
Skandia - 2 / 5
Wan ~Steampunk Junkie~ - 2 / 5
Heather B (MessyBar) - 2 / 3
MountainKat - 2 / 3
Courtney - 1 / 10
Amy J. - 1 / 8
Sara - 1 / 8
Cindy - 1 / 5
Katharina - 1 / 3
Sakna - 1 / 3
Melissa (melorem) - 1 / 3
Nikki - 1 / 3

Please let me know if I have missed you, I will be happy to fix it ASAP.


message 223: by Bookchaser (new)

Bookchaser | 2022 comments 2011 December Monthly Challenge

4/7 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) 12/12/11
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Only Mine by Susan Mallery 12/03/11


Darkness on Fire (Paladins of Darkness #9) by Alexis Morgan XXX Only Yours (Fool's Gold, #5) by Susan Mallery XXX Bring Me Home for Christmas (Virgin River, #16) by Robyn Carr XXX Warsworn (Chronicles of the Warlands, #2) by Elizabeth Vaughan Sweet Spot (Bakery Sisters, #2) by Susan Mallery Shifting Plains by Jean Johnson Only Mine (Fool's Gold, #4) by Susan Mallery XXX


message 224: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Thanks, Lady Jaye & Vi!!


message 225: by Penney (last edited Dec 13, 2011 05:55AM) (new)

Penney (pschoener) | 3553 comments December Monthly Challenge 2011
Duration: Dec 1 ~ Dec 31
7/10 Read


1. "D" is for: Drink Deep by Chloe Neill 12/8 ✯✯✯
2. Happy B'day Karen: Pleasure's Edge by Eve Berlin 12/2 ✯✯✯
3. Viva Italia!: Into the Crossfire by Lisa Marie Rice
4. Dear Santa...: All Through the Night: A Troubleshooter Christmas 12/7 ✯✯✯✯
5. Happy Disney Day!: Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder 12/5 ✯✯✯✯
6. Explore-A-Series: The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper
7. Pearl Harbor Day: Enemy Lover by Karin Harlow 12/12 ✯✯✯✯
8. The Season of Cooking: The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom 12/10 ✯✯✯✯
9. Read-The-Month: Ravished by a Highlander by Paula Quinn 12/3 ✯✯✯
10. Thanks for the PIFM Roxy!: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

Drink Deep (Chicagoland Vampires, #5) by Chloe Neill Pleasure's Edge by Eve Berlin Into the Crossfire (Protectors, #1) by Lisa Marie Rice All Through the Night A Troubleshooter Christmas (Troubleshooters, #12) by Suzanne Brockmann Poison Study (Study, #1) by Maria V. Snyder The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf (Naked Werewolf, #2) by Molly Harper Enemy Lover (L.O.S.T #1) by Karin Harlow The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom Ravished by a Highlander (Children Of The Mist, #1) by Paula Quinn The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern


message 226: by Dragana (new)

Dragana (diaryofthebookdragon) 2011 December Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1.12.2011. - 31.12.2011.
Books read: 5/7


'D' is for December (tittle begins with a 'D') ~ The Dispossessed: An Ambiguous Utopia
Happy Birthday Nadine!!! (25th) ~ Wicked Becomes You 12.12. ☆☆
Christmas Theme (has word 'Christmas' in tittle) ~ A Countess by Christmas 03.12. ☆☆
Walt Disney's Birthday (young adult book) ~ Little Brother 06.12. ☆☆☆☆☆
Explore-A-Series (continue a series) ~ Love Me
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. ☆☆☆☆

I am always adding more books to the list, in the end I will read all 10 :D


message 227: by Desperado (new)

Desperado (lethallovely) | 822 comments December 2011 RRRC Monthly Challenge
Goal: 6/7 Completed


1. "D" Read: Destiny Kills by Keri Arthur ★★★★☆ 12/6
4. Christmas Theme: Kitty Takes a Holiday by Carrie Vaughn ★★☆☆☆ 12/13
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 ★★★★☆ 12/11

Destiny Kills (Myth and Magic, #1) by Keri Arthur Kitty Takes a Holiday (Kitty Norville, #3) by Carrie Vaughn Falling Under (Falling Under, #1) by Gwen Hayes Shatter Me (Shatter Me, #1) by Tahereh Mafi The Darkest Hour (KGI, #1) by Maya Banks TBD Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changeling, #1) by Nalini Singh


message 228: by Alexis (new)

Alexis (LexaReads) | 375 comments RRRC December 2011 Monthly Challenge
12/1 - 12/31
4/10 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 12/13 ★★★

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

7. Pearl Harbor Day: Paradise Valley by Robyn Carr 12/12 ★★★★

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

Destined for an Early Grave (Night Huntress, #4) by Jeaniene Frost City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1) by Cassandra Clare High Five (Stephanie Plum, #5) by Janet Evanovich Christmas At Timberwoods by Fern Michaels Cloaked by Alex Flinn Lover Awakened (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #3) by J.R. Ward Paradise Valley (Virgin River, #7) by Robyn Carr The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen Hush, Hush (Hush, Hush, #1) by Becca Fitzpatrick The Christmas Wedding by James Patterson


message 229: by Alexis (new)

Alexis (LexaReads) | 375 comments RRRC December 2011 Monthly Challenge
12/1 - 12/31
4/10 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 12/13 ★★★

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

7. Pearl Harbor Day: Paradise Valley by Robyn Carr 12/12 ★★★★

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

Destined for an Early Grave (Night Huntress, #4) by Jeaniene Frost City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1) by Cassandra Clare High Five (Stephanie Plum, #5) by Janet Evanovich Christmas At Timberwoods by Fern Michaels Cloaked by Alex Flinn Lover Awakened (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #3) by J.R. Ward Paradise Valley (Virgin River, #7) by Robyn Carr The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen Hush, Hush (Hush, Hush, #1) by Becca Fitzpatrick The Christmas Wedding by James Patterson


message 230: by Fran, Moderator (last edited Dec 13, 2011 08:52AM) (new)

Fran | 12286 comments December Monthly Challenge
6/7 Read

1. Diana Palmer- The Wedding In White 12/6 (2.5*)
3. Geography: Happily Even After(Italian Hero) 12/9 (4*)
4. Christmas Theme:All I Want For Christmas Is You
5. Walt Disney's Birthday: YA The Adoration of Jenna Fox 12/3 (4.5*)
7. Pearl Harbor Day: Murder Game 12/2 (4*)
9. Holiday Clean-Up: The Unthinkable Thoughts of Jacob Green 12/7 (SRC Winter Challenge) (3*)
10. Reader's Choice: Wicked Game 12/3 (2.5*)

Happily Even After (The Second Time Around #1) by Lena Matthews Wicked Game by Mercy Celeste The Adoration of Jenna Fox (Jenna Fox Chronicles, #1) by Mary E. Pearson The Wedding in White (Silhouette Desire, eHarlequin.com exclusive) by Diana Palmer The Unthinkable Thoughts of Jacob Green by Joshua Braff Murder Game (GhostWalkers, #7) by Christine Feehan All I Want for Christmas is You (Fate with a Helping Hand) by Lisa Mondello


message 231: by ~Leslie~ (new)

~Leslie~ (akareadingmachine) | 1934 comments 5/10

1. 'D' is for December: Dark Legend 12/4/11 ***** stars

2. Happy Birthday Cindy!: A Daughter's Inheritance

3. Geography: Juliet Immortal12/11/11 **** stars

4. Christmas Theme: The Bite Before Christmas

5. Walt Disney's Birthday: Twilight12/3/11*** stars

6. Explore-A-Series: Bayou Moon12/1/11 ****1/2 stars

7. Pearl Harbor Day: The Masque of the Black Tulip (Napoleanic War)12/13/11 **** stars

8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: Chili Con Corpses

9. Holiday Clean-Up (Read all Genres Yearly challenge): Spellweaver: A Novel of the Nine Kingdoms

10. Reader's Choice: Glory in Death

TO READ

A Daughter's Inheritance (The Broadmoor Legacy, #1) by Tracie Peterson The Bite Before Christmas by Heidi Betts Chili Con Corpses (A Supper Club Mystery, #3) by J.B. Stanley Spellweaver A Novel of the Nine Kingdoms by Lynn Kurland Glory in Death (In Death, #2) by J.D. Robb
READ
Bayou Moon (The Edge, #2) by Ilona Andrews Twilight (Twilight, #1) by Stephenie Meyer Dark Legend (Carpathians, #8) by Christine Feehan Juliet Immortal (Juliet Immortal #1) by Stacey Jay The Masque of the Black Tulip (Pink Carnation, #2) by Lauren Willig


message 232: by Hayley (new)

Hayley (mrsjohnson1985) December Monthly Challenge

4 out of 5

• 4. Christmas Theme: : Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas -12/2/2011-

• 5. Walt Disney's Birthday: Just Listen by Sarah Dessen -12/2/2011-

• 6. Explore-A-Series: Real Murders by Charlaine Harris -12/12/2011-

• 9. Holiday Clean-Up: Love the One You're With by Emily Giffin (For: Love is......)

• 10. Reader's Choice: Rosie Dunne by Cecelia Ahern -12/5/2011-


Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor (Friday Harbor, #1) by Lisa Kleypas Just Listen by Sarah Dessen Real Murders (An Aurora Teagarden Mystery, #1) by Charlaine Harris Love the One You're With by Emily Giffin Rosie Dunne by Cecelia Ahern


message 233: by Hayley (new)

Hayley (mrsjohnson1985) Congrats Hina, Joanne, Tina, and BJ Rose!!!


message 234: by Hayley (new)

Hayley (mrsjohnson1985) Congrats Diane! Happy Holidays to you too :)


message 235: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Congratulations, Diane!!


message 236: by Lisa Kay (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 1885 comments Congrats, Diane! Best wishes to you, too!


message 237: by Debbie (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments Congrat Diane :)


message 238: by Vi (new)

Vi | 2802 comments Congrats, Diane!


message 239: by [deleted user] (last edited Dec 14, 2011 10:30AM) (new)

DECEMBER 2011 READING CHALLENGE:
4 out of 5/8

1. 'D' is for December: I Saw Her That Night by Drago Jančar [12/7/2011] *****
2. Happy Birthday!: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/39...
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Italy.
4. Christmas Theme: : A Dixie Christmas by Sandra Hill [12/12/2011] **
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: Strange Angels by Lili St. Crow [12/14/2011] ***
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.
9. Holiday Clean-Up: The Book Thief for December's Pick it for me.
10. Reader's Choice: Aleph by Paulo Coelho [12/2/2011] *

Aleph (Spanish Edition) by Paulo Coelho To noč sem jo videl by Drago Jančar A Dixie Christmas by Sandra Hill Strange Angels (Strange Angels, #1) by Lili St. Crow


message 240: by Alexis (last edited Dec 14, 2011 08:03AM) (new)

Alexis (LexaReads) | 375 comments RRRC December 2011 Monthly Challenge
12/1 - 12/31
5/10 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 12/13 ★★★

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

7. Pearl Harbor Day: Paradise Valley by Robyn Carr 12/12 ★★★★

8. Fruitcake and Pumpkin Pies: The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen 12/14 ★★★★★

9. Holiday Cleanup: Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick

10. Reader's Choice: Bumped by Megan McCafferty

Destined for an Early Grave (Night Huntress, #4) by Jeaniene Frost City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1) by Cassandra Clare High Five (Stephanie Plum, #5) by Janet Evanovich Christmas At Timberwoods by Fern Michaels Cloaked by Alex Flinn Lover Awakened (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #3) by J.R. Ward Paradise Valley (Virgin River, #7) by Robyn Carr The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen Hush, Hush (Hush, Hush, #1) by Becca Fitzpatrick Bumped (Bumped, #1) by Megan McCafferty


message 241: by Mojca (new)

Mojca | 1414 comments Congrats to those who finished.

I totally forgot to post that I was in, but I'm in...And I'm done. Yay!

1. 'D' as December: Dvojčici by Erich Kästner — 12/13
2. Happy Birthday!: The Search by Nora Roberts (Happy Birthday, Shannon! — 12/13
3. Geography (Italy): Smrt v Benetkah by Thomas Mann — 12/08
4. Christmas Theme: : Have Yourself a Naughty Little Santa by Karin Tabke — 12/13
5. Walt Disney's Birthday: Diamond Girl by Diana Palmer — 12/07
6. Explore-A-Series: Ice Station by Matthew Reilly — 12/04
7. Pearl Harbor Day: Area 7 by Matthew Reilly — 12/06
8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: One for the Money by Janet Evanovich — 12/13
9. Holiday Clean-Up: Contest by Matthew Reilly — 12/09 (Read the Month Challenge - December)
10. Reader's Choice: Temple by Matthew Reilly 12/12

Dvojčici by Erich Kästner The Search by Nora Roberts Smrt v Benetkah (Delova knjižnica - Vrhunci stoletja #24) by Thomas Mann Have Yourself a Naughty Little Santa by Karin Tabke Diamond Girl by Diana Palmer Ice Station by Matthew Reilly Area 7 by Matthew Reilly One for the Money (Stephanie Plum, #1) by Janet Evanovich Contest by Matthew Reilly Temple by Matthew Reilly


message 242: by Heather (last edited Dec 15, 2011 06:39AM) (new)

Heather (messybar) | 189 comments Completed: 3/3


2. Happy Birthday Megan: Judgment in Death by J.D. Robb 12/8/11 (5 stars)
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)


READ:
Happily Never After (Night Huntress, #1.5) by Jeaniene Frost Cry Wolf (Alpha & Omega, #1) by Patricia Briggs Judgment in Death (In Death, #11) by J.D. Robb


message 243: by Hayley (new)

Hayley (mrsjohnson1985) Congrats Mojca


message 244: by Heather (new)

Heather (messybar) | 189 comments Congrats Mojca!


message 245: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31817 comments I'm going to try for three this month. I'll post as I go!

3 of 3 plus 3, updated 12.14.11 - Gotta love Holiday Novellas!!

2. Happy Birthday Cindy: The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole 12.4.11
3. Geography - Italy: Christmas Angel by Lisa Marie Rice 12.13.11
4. Christmas Theme: Holiday Hideout by Vicki Lewis Thompson, Jill Shalvis & Julie Kenner 12.5.11
5. Walt Disney's Birthday: Go the Fuck to Sleep by Adam Mansbach 12.4.11 (Ok, not really family friendly, but it was too funny not to put it here! And if you consider twenty-somethings with small children young adults, and when you get older you do, it does actually fit.)
6. Explore -A-Series: One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost 12.12.11
9. Holiday Clean-up: Holiday Bound by Beth Kery 12.11.11 for the December PIFM Challenge

The Warlord Wants Forever (Immortals After Dark, #1) by Kresley Cole Christmas Angel by Lisa Marie Rice Holiday Hideout by Vicki Lewis Thompson Go the Fuck to Sleep by Adam Mansbach One Grave at a Time (Night Huntress, #6) by Jeaniene Frost Holiday Bound by Beth Kery


message 246: by Hayley (new)

Hayley (mrsjohnson1985) Congrats MountainKat!


message 247: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Congratulations, Mojca!!

Congratulations, MountainKat!!


message 248: by ~KarenH~, Moderator (new)

~KarenH~ | 11378 comments December Monthly Challenge
10/10 Completed


1. 'D' is for December: Heartbreaker (Long, Tall Texans) 12/13/11
2. Happy Birthday Shannon (Holy Terror)! It Happened One Autumn 12/6/11
3. Geography: Christmas Angel 12/6/11
4. Christmas Theme: Holiday Hideout 12/3/11
5. Walt Disney's Birthday: Wake 12/1/11
6. Explore-A-Series: The Sweetest Thing 12/9/11
7. Pearl Harbor Day: Next to Die 12/6/11
8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: The Sugar Queen 12/11/11
9. Holiday Clean-Up: Undeniably Yours (Love Is... challenge) 12/5/11
10. Reader's Choice: Yours to Keep 12/14/11

Completed:
Wake (Dream Catcher, #1) by Lisa McMann Holiday Hideout by Vicki Lewis Thompson Undeniably Yours (Kowalski Family, #2) by Shannon Stacey Next to Die (SEAL Team 12, #4) by Marliss Melton It Happened One Autumn (Wallflowers, #2) by Lisa Kleypas Christmas Angel by Lisa Marie Rice The Sweetest Thing (Lucky Harbor, #2) by Jill Shalvis The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen Heartbreaker (Long, Tall Texans) (Silhouette Desire #1748) by Diana Palmer Yours to Keep (Kowalski Family, #3) by Shannon Stacey

Congrats to all the finishers!


message 249: by Vi (new)

Vi | 2802 comments Congrats, Mojca, MountainKat and KarenH!


message 250: by Drew (new)

Drew Constance (Authenticangelblissgmailcom) | 32 comments Congrats everyone...I am still working through my pile. I have got side tracked with a few books though.


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