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message 51: by Michelle (new)

Michelle [Helen Geek] (michelle_reads_to_relax) | 63 comments Debbie - I'm in and will post soon.


message 52: by Dawn (last edited Nov 29, 2011 01:55PM) (new)

Dawn (dawn_e) | 157 comments Im in!

December Monthly Challenge
0/10

1. 'D' is for December: The Darkest Lie by Gena Showalter

2. Happy Birthday!:Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean

3. Geography: Gabriel's Inferno by Sylvain Reynard

4. Christmas Theme: TBD

5. Walt Disney's Birthday: Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare

6. Explore-A-Series: To Tame a Highland Warrior

7. Pearl Harbor Day: Envy by J.R. Ward

8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands

9. Holiday Clean-Up: Naked Edge by Pamela Clare

10. Reader's Choice: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs

The Darkest Lie (Lords of the Underworld, #6) by Gena Showalter Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake (Love By Number, #1) by Sarah MacLean Gabriel's Inferno by Sylvain Reynard Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices #1) by Cassandra Clare To Tame a Highland Warrior (Highlander, #2) by Karen Marie Moning Envy (The Fallen Angels, #3) by J.R. Ward A Quick Bite (Argeneau, #1) by Lynsay Sands Naked Edge (I-Team, #4) by Pamela Clare Moon Called (Mercedes Thompson, #1) by Patricia Briggs


message 53: by Sallie(GeorgiaGirl) (last edited Nov 30, 2011 07:08PM) (new)

Sallie(GeorgiaGirl) (shuga) | 1192 comments "D" for December: Days of Gold (Edilean, #2) by Jude Deveraux
Happy Birthday: Tempting Evil (Riley Jenson Guardian, #3) by Keri Arthur
Geography,Italy: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Christmas theme: A Virgin River Christmas (Virgin River, #4) by Robyn Carr
Walt Disney: Flawless (Pretty Little Liars, #2) by Sara Shepard
Explore-A-Series: Narcissus in Chains (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #10) by Laurell K. Hamilton
Pearl Harbor: From Here to Eternity by James Jones
Fruitcakes & Pumpkin Pies: Carrot Cake Murder (Hannah Swensen, #10) by Joanne Fluke
Holiday Cleanup: The Paris Wife by Paula McLain (nothing but reading challenges)
Reader's Choice: Tiger's Curse (Tiger Series, #1) by Colleen Houck






message 54: by Irina (last edited Nov 28, 2011 07:26AM) (new)

Irina (reetu_416) | 504 comments I'm going to try and read them all but i am pressed for time so i am not sure as to how many I'll manage to successfully read.

Read - 0/10

1. 'D' is for December: Trouble in high heels – Christina Dodd
2. Happy Birthday!: Holiday bound –Beth Kary
3. Geography: Dane – Elizabeth Amber
4. Christmas Theme: Yule be mine – Jennifer Lebrecque
5. Walt Disney's Birthday: Beautiful disaster – Jamie Mcguire
6. Explore-A-Series: Lover unleashed – JR Ward
7. Pearl Harbor Day: SKIP
8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: The Expressologist - Kristina Springer
9. Holiday Clean-Up: First Drop of Crimson - Jeanine Frost (Random Booklist Challenge #55)
10. Reader's Choice: The heart of a killer - Jaci Burton

Trouble in High Heels (Fortune Hunter, #1) by Christina Dodd Holiday Bound by Beth Kery Dane (The Lords of Satyr, #5) by Elizabeth Amber Yule Be Mine (Harlequin Blaze, #436) by Jennifer LaBrecque Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire Lover Unleashed (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #9) by J.R. Ward The Espressologist by Kristina Springer First Drop of Crimson (Night Huntress World, #1) by Jeaniene Frost The Heart of a Killer (The Killer, #1) by Jaci Burton


message 55: by Cindy (eclecticfirefly) (last edited Jan 01, 2012 08:08AM) (new)

Cindy (eclecticfirefly) (eclecticfirefly) | 26 comments I'm in!

December Monthly Challenge 12-1 thru 12-31

7/7 Completed

1. D is for December: Davis, Cooper Bound By Nature 12-3 ****
2. Happy Birthday Brenda! (12-13): Enslaved 12-5 ****
4. Christmas Theme: Christmas word in title, or Christmas theme on cover Sleeping Angel 12-4 *****
5. Walt Disney's Birthday: YA or book made into family friendly movie Zombie Blondes 12-13 ****
6. Explore-A-Series: start a new series Black Dragon's Blood 12-9 ***
9. Holiday Clean-Up: book needed for another challenge - state challenge Hellbent (SOS December Cover Hunt Mini Challenge) 12-22 ****
10. Reader's Choice: Frost Moon 12-26 ****

Bound By Nature (Forces of Nature, #1) by Cooper Davis Enslaved by Claire Thompson Sleeping Angel by Greg Herren Zombie Blondes by Brian James Black Dragon's Blood by Anita Philmar Hellbent (Cheshire Red Reports, #2) by Cherie Priest Frost Moon (Skindancer, #1) by Anthony Francis


message 56: by Heather (last edited Nov 28, 2011 02:11PM) (new)

Heather (messybar) | 189 comments I'm in.
Completed: 0/3 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
9. Holiday Clean-Up (Yearly Anthology Challenge): Happily Never After by Jeaniene Frost

READ:

UNREAD:
Don't Tell (book #1) by Karen Rose Unearthly (Unearthly #1) by Cynthia Hand Too Hot To Touch (Rising Star Chef, #1) by Louisa Edwards Breaking Dawn (Twilight, #4) by Stephenie Meyer Cry Wolf (Alpha & Omega, #1) by Patricia Briggs Happily Never After (Night Huntress, #1.5) by Jeaniene Frost


message 57: by Lindy (new)

Lindy (lindylee) | 260 comments I will try it, tomorrow is library day


message 58: by Lady Jaye (last edited Dec 18, 2011 05:36PM) (new)

Lady Jaye (lady-jaye) | 140 comments I'm in!!

RRRC December Monthly Challenge
December 1 – December 31, 2011
7/8



1. 'D' is for December: Don't Tempt Me by Loretta Chase (11 Dec) ★

2. Happy Birthday, Shannon! Archangel's Blade by Nalini Singh

3. Geography: Italy Jess's Promise by Lynne Grahame (10.Dec) ★★★

4. Christmas Theme: His Christmas Pleasure by Cathy Maxwell (12.Dec) ★★★★

5. Walt Disney's Birthday: If I Die by Rachel Vincent (17.Dec) ★★★★

6. Explore-A-Series: Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs (16.Dec) ★★★★★

9. Holiday Clean-Up: Yearly Challenge Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead (4.Dec) ★★★

10. Reader's Choice: If You Hear Her: A Novel of Suspense by Shiloh Walker (18.Dec) ★★★★

Don't Tempt Me (Fallen Women #2) by Loretta Chase Archangel's Blade (Guild Hunter, #4) by Nalini Singh Jess's Promise (Secretly Pregnant…Conveniently Wed, #3) by Lynne Graham His Christmas Pleasure (Scandals and Seductions, #4) by Cathy Maxwell If I Die (Soul Screamers, #5) by Rachel Vincent Hunting Ground (Alpha & Omega, #2) by Patricia Briggs Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid, #1) by Richelle Mead If You Hear Her (Ash Trilogy, #1) by Shiloh Walker


message 59: by Shannon (last edited Nov 28, 2011 09:31PM) (new)

Shannon (theholyterror) | 303 comments I haven't done/finished a challenge in months, but December is my favorite month and I should have enough time to finish 5 books. I really think I can do it this time ...

1. 'D' is for December: Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn
2. Happy Birthday to Me!: Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
4. Christmas Theme: Small Town Christmas by Jill Shalvis
5. Walt Disney's Birthday (YA): Liesl and Po by Lauren Oliver
8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu

Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn Shatter Me (Shatter Me, #1) by Tahereh Mafi Small Town Christmas by Jill Shalvis Liesl and Po by Lauren Oliver Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu


message 60: by Yusra (last edited Dec 10, 2011 03:45AM) (new)

Yusra Asaad (desert_rose) | 1 comments 0 of 10 Complete.

1. 'D' is for December:

2. Happy Birthday!:

3. Geography:

4. Christmas Theme: :

5. Walt Disney's Birthday:

6. Explore-A-Series:

7. Pearl Harbor Day:

8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies:

9. Holiday Clean-Up:

10. Reader's Choice:


message 61: by Lynne (new)

Lynne (lovetoreadgal) | 1182 comments DECEMBER
0 of 10 Complete!


1. Starts with “D”: Bad Boys Do by Victoria Dahl
2. Happy Birthday Nadine (25th)!: Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband by Melissa Mayhue
3. Italy: Dangerous Lover by Lisa Marie Rice (author lives in Italy)
4. Christmas Theme: Tied with a Bow by Lora Leigh et al.
5. Walt Disney's Birthday: The 101 Dalmatians by Dodie Smith
6. Explore-A-Series: The Brazen Bride by Stephanie Laurens (continuing series)
7. Pearl Harbor Day: Bloody Right by Georgia Evans (WWII)
8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: Too Hot To Touch by Louisa Edwards (chef)
9. Clean-Up: Highland Hunger by Hannah Howell et al. (A-Z Female – “U”!)
10. Reader's Choice: Cattleman's Pride (Long, Tall Texans) by Diana Palmer

To Read:

Bad Boys Do (Donovan Brothers Brewery, #2) by Victoria Dahl Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband (Daughters of the Glen, #1) by Melissa Mayhue Dangerous Lover (Dangerous, #1) by Lisa Marie Rice Tied With A Bow by Dominique Adair The 101 Dalmatians by Dodie Smith The Brazen Bride (Black Cobra Quartet, #3) by Stephanie Laurens Bloody Right (Brytewood, #3) by Georgia Evans Too Hot To Touch (Rising Star Chef, #1) by Louisa Edwards Highland Hunger by Hannah Howell Cattleman's Pride (Long, Tall Texans) (Silhouette Romance #1718) by Diana Palmer

Complete:


message 62: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24340 comments I'm in but I'm not organised :) I'll pull my list together on the weekend.


message 63: by ~Leslie~ (new)

~Leslie~ (akareadingmachine) | 1934 comments Sallie(Shuga) wrote: ""D" for December: Days of Gold (Edilean, #2) by Jude Deveraux
Happy Birthday: Tempting Evil (Riley Jenson Guardian, #3) by Keri Arthur
Geography,Italy: Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
Christmas theme: [bookcover:A Virgin Riv..."

I read "From Here to Eternity" years ago and loved it. Have you seen the original movie with Montgomery Clift and Burt Lancaster, Deborah Kerr and Frank Sinatra?


message 64: by Dragana (new)

Dragana (diaryofthebookdragon) 2011 December Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1.12.2011. - 31.12.2011.
Books read: 0/3


'D' is for December (tittle begins with a 'D') ~ The Dispossessed: An Ambiguous Utopia
Christmas Theme (book has word 'Christmas' in tittle) ~ A Countess by Christmas
Walt Disney's Birthday (young adult book) ~ Little Brother

Never participated before, so I am going to start small - with just three books. :)


message 65: by Kimberly (last edited Nov 29, 2011 07:36AM) (new)

Kimberly I'm in, but I'll post my picks later :)


message 66: by ɑƨħŵɑɡ ♥Team Magnus Damora FOREVER♥ (last edited Dec 30, 2011 01:25AM) (new)

ɑƨħŵɑɡ ♥Team Magnus Damora FOREVER♥ (unheard) | 162 comments I'm in for 4 'coz of time commitment ..

04/04 Complete - Updated 12.30

"D" For December: Demonglass - 12/13/11
"Explore-A-Series": Chosen - 12/24/11
"Holiday Clean-up": (yearly challenge) Heartless - 12/07/11
"Reader's Choice": Hourglass - 12/29/11

Demonglass (Hex Hall, #2) by Rachel Hawkins Chosen (House of Night, #3) by P.C. Cast Heartless (Pretty Little Liars, #7) by Sara Shepard Hourglass (Hourglass, #1) by Myra McEntire


message 67: by Kathryn (new)

Kathryn (kathrynbarnes) 1. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D'

6. Explore-A-Series: Start a new series or continue a series that you have wanted to get back to.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Death's Mistress (Dorina Basarab, #2) by Karen Chance
If You Dare (MacCarrick Brothers, #1) by Kresley Cole
Sought (Brides of the Kindred, #3) by Evangeline Anderson


message 68: by Ashley (last edited Dec 10, 2011 07:44AM) (new)

Ashley O. | 1 comments This is my first challenge, so I'll start small.
2/3 books

1. 'D' is for December: Desire In His Eyes or Lord John and the Scottish Prisoner
2. Happy Birthday!:
3. Geography:
4. Christmas Theme:
5. Walt Disney's Birthday:
6. Explore-A-Series: Samson's Lovely Mortal Dec 5
7. Pearl Harbor Day:
8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies:
9. Holiday Clean-Up:
10. Reader's Choice: Beyond the Highland Mist Dec 9
Desire In His Eyes (Hamilton Sisters, #2) by Kaitlin O'Riley Lord John and the Scottish Prisoner (Lord John Grey, #3) by Diana Gabaldon Samson's Lovely Mortal (Scanguards Vampires, #1) by Tina Folsom Beyond the Highland Mist (Highlander, #1) by Karen Marie Moning


message 69: by KaysieLynne (last edited Dec 16, 2011 08:39PM) (new)

KaysieLynne | 7 comments Ok this is the first challenge I'll be a part of, so I'm winging it here....

1. 'D' is for December: Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood #1) - J.R. Ward - COMPLETED -Dec. 14

2. Happy Birthday!: I took this from Cindy's list whose birthday is the 15th (mine is the 14th of March) - The Warlord Wants Forever (Immortals After Dark #1) - Kresley Cole - COMPLETED - Nov. 29

3. Geography: Almost Hemingway - Nanette Littlestone

4. Christmas Theme: A Christmas Carol, The Betrayal - Caden Leigh

5. Walt Disney's Birthday: War Horse - Michael Morpugo

6. Explore-A-Series: Bound by Darkness (Guardians of Eternity #8) - Alexandra Ivy - COMPLETED - Dec. 7

7. Pearl Harbor Day: Whispers in the Dark (KGI Series #4) - Maya Banks

8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: Sweet as Honey - Marion Frances - COMPLETED - Dec. 14

9. Holiday Clean-Up: Half A Man (War Tales #1) - Scarlet Blackwell - COMPLETED - Dec. 1

10. Reader's Choice: Yours for Eternity (Guardians of Eternity #6.5) - Alexandra Ivy & Others - COMPLETED - Dec. 5
and
Supernatural (Guardians of Eternity #7.5) - Alexandra Ivy & Others - COMPLETED - Dec. 3


Happy reading everyone!


message 70: by Drew (last edited Nov 29, 2011 01:52PM) (new)


message 71: by Unidragonfrag (last edited Nov 29, 2011 02:24PM) (new)

Unidragonfrag December 2011 Challenge

0/10 Completed

01. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.

02. Happy Birthday, Kristy! (Dec.6): Coraline by Neil Gaiman

03. Geography: Catch-22 by Joseph Heller

04. Christmas Theme: The Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror by Christopher Moore

05. Walt Disney's Birthday: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne

06. Explore-A-Series: Daughter of the Forest (Sevenwaters #1)by Juliet Marillier

07. Pearl Harbor Day: http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/13...

08. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: Read a book that the character, the title or the cover is food related. (ie. Visions of Sugar Plums)

09. Holiday Clean-Up: Read a book that you need for another challenge. Be sure to say for which challenge. (Monthly or a Yearly Challenge)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.


*I don't know if I'll get around to reading even one of these, but whatever. Putting it out there.


message 72: by Erin (new)

Erin (erin-b) RRRC December 2011 Challenge:

Read: 0/10

1. D for December: Dragon Actually by G. A. Aiken
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
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
9. Holiday Clean Up: The Next Always by Nora Roberts
10. Reader's Choice:Lord of the Vampires (Royal House of Shadows, #1) 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 by Nora Roberts Lord of the Vampires (Royal House of Shadows, #1) (Harlequin Nocturne, #119) by Gena Showalter





message 73: by Nina (new)

Nina (ridyananda) | 145 comments I've decided!
Progres: 0/10 done

1. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' -- The Dark Divine by Bree Despain
2. Happy Birthday to Kristen!: Read a book from a December birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf -- River Marked by Patricia Briggs
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Italy
4. Christmas Theme: Read a book that has a "Christmas" word in its title -- Skipping Christmas by John Grisham
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 -- Queen of Shadows by Dianne Duvall
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 -- Sweet Talk by Susan Mallery
9. Holiday Clean-Up: Read a book that you need for another challenge -- Leaving Paradise by Simone Elkeles this is for yearly challenge
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice -- 13 To Life by Shannon Delany or Lola and The Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins

The Dark Divine (The Dark Divine, #1) by Bree Despain River Marked (Mercedes Thompson, #6) by Patricia Briggs Skipping Christmas by John Grisham Queen of Shadows (Shadow World, #1) by Dianne Sylvan Sweet Talk (Bakery Sisters, #1) by Susan Mallery Leaving Paradise (Leaving Paradise, #1) by Simone Elkeles 13 to Life (13 to Life #1) by Shannon Delany Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins

Happy Reading Everyone!


Amy ~Lover of Books~ | 957 comments 0/5 Completed

1. 'D' is for December: TBD

2. Happy Birthday!: TBD

5. Walt Disney's Birthday: TBD

6. Explore-A-Series: TBD

10. Reader's Choice: TBD


message 75: by Michelle (new)

Michelle (michelle154) | 152 comments 0 of 10

1) D is for December-74 Seaside Avenue by Debbie Macomber
2) HB (HB to Rebecca on the 20th)-6 Rainier Drive by Debbie Macomber
3) Geo Italy- TBD
4) Christmas Theme-Christmas Spirit by Amy Garvey
5) Walt Disney BD-Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire
6) Explore a Series-8 Sandpiper Way by Debbie Macomber
7) Pearl Harbor-Mistletoe Kisses: A Soldier's Tale\ A Winter Night's Tale\ A Twelfth Night Tale by Elizabeth Rolls
8) Fruitcake & Pumpkin pies-A Twelfth Night by Diane Gaston
9) Holiday Clean up-A Winter's Night Tale by Deborah Hale
10) Rose Madder by Stephen King


message 76: by Julianna (new)

Julianna (authorjuliannad) | 1890 comments Count me in. I'll post as I go.


message 77: by Hayley (last edited Dec 01, 2011 01:56PM) (new)

Hayley (mrsjohnson1985) December Monthly Challenge


• 2. Happy Birthday!: (Patricia) Virgin River by Robyn Carr

• 4. Christmas Theme: : Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas

• 5. Walt Disney's Birthday: Just Listen by Sarah Dessen

• 6. Explore-A-Series: Stealing Home by Sherryl Woods

• 10. Reader's Choice: Rosie Dunne by Cecelia Ahern

Virgin River (Virgin River, #1) by Robyn Carr Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor (Friday Harbor, #1) by Lisa Kleypas Just Listen by Sarah Dessen Stealing Home (The Sweet Magnolias #1) by Sherryl Woods Rosie Dunne by Cecelia Ahern


message 78: by Amanda A (new)

Amanda A | 769 comments I'm in for 10 and will post as I go.


message 79: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments I'm listing 8 but only committing to 5 - if I find more reading time I'll go for more.

December 2011 Romance Readers
0/5


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
5. YA book: When Santa Fell To Earth by Cornelia Funke
6. Any Series Book: Notorious Pleasures by Elizabeth Hoyt
7. SKIP
8. SKIP
9. Another Challenge: SRC: A Spy in the House by Y.S. Lee
10. Reader's Choice: TBD


message 80: by minas_elessar (new)

minas_elessar I'm in for at least 5! Will post books later :)


message 81: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31777 comments I'm going to try for three this month. I'll post as I go!


message 82: by Patricia (new)

Patricia (catnaping) | 328 comments 0/6

2. Happy Birthday!:Blood Trinity Sherrilyn Kenyon/Dianna Love (Happy BD Katie)

4. Christmas Theme: :The Bite Before Christmas Jeaniene Frost/Lynsay Sands

5. Walt Disney's Birthday:Awake at Dawn C.C Hunter

6. Explore-A-Series:I Am Number Four Pittacus Lore

9. Holiday Clean-Up:Juliet Immortal Stacey Jay (Paranormal Romance Monthly challenge)

10. Reader's Choice:Immortal Rider Larissa Ione


Blood Trinity (Belador, #1) by Sherrilyn Kenyon The Bite Before Christmas (Argeneau, #15.5; Night Huntress, #6.5) by Lynsay Sands Awake at Dawn (Shadow Falls, #2) by C.C. Hunter I am Number Four (Lorien Legacies, #1) by Pittacus Lore Juliet Immortal (Juliet Immortal #1) by Stacey Jay Immortal Rider (Lords of Deliverance, #2) by Larissa Ione


message 83: by Heather (last edited Dec 10, 2011 10:55PM) (new)

Heather (heathermb) | 48 comments 10/10 **COMPLETE**


1. 'D' is for December:: Demon Lover
2. Happy Birthday!:: A Modern Wicked Fairy Tale: Beauty
3. Geography:: Nicholas
4. Christmas Theme:: Highlander for the Holidays
5. Walt Disney's Birthday:: Beastly
6. Explore-A-Series:: Raphael
7. Pearl Harbor Day:: Wild Card
8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies:: He Loves Lucy
9. Holiday Clean-Up [Stalkerific Dangerous Heroes]:: Fifty Shades of Grey
10. Reader's Choice:: Gemini

Read:
A Modern Wicked Fairy Tale Beauty by Selena Kitt Demon Lover (Fairytale Fantasies #2) by Bonnie Dee Gemini by Chris Owen Highlander for the Holidays by Janet Chapman He Loves Lucy by Susan Donovan Raphael (Vampires in America, #1) by D.B. Reynolds Beastly by Alex Flinn Nicholas (The Lords of Satyr, #1) by Elizabeth Amber Wild Card (Elite Ops, #1) by Lora Leigh Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1) by E.L. James

To Read:


message 84: by Kate (new)

Kate Clothier (kshelly79) | 172 comments 0/8
1. 'D' is for December: Divorced, Desperate and Delicious

2. Happy Birthday!: The Highlander's Touch

3. Geography: Dangerous Lover

4. Christmas Theme: All She Wants For Christmas

6. Explore-A-Series: Chasing Perfect

7. Pearl Harbor Day: Home For A Soldier

8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: The Next Best Thing

10. Reader's Choice:Ghoul Interrupted

Chasing Perfect (Fool's Gold, #1) by Susan Mallery The Highlander's Touch (Highlander, #3) by Karen Marie Moning Dangerous Lover (Dangerous, #1) by Lisa Marie Rice All She Wants For Christmas by Jaci Burton Chasing Perfect (Fool's Gold, #1) by Susan Mallery Home For A Soldier by Tatiana March The Next Best Thing by Kristan Higgins Ghoul Interrupted (Ghost Hunter #6) by Victoria Laurie


message 85: by Christine (new)

Christine | 955 comments I’m going with the 5 book level, although I’ve got 6 picked out that fit the categories.

0/5 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
6. Explore-A-Series: White Night by Jim Butcher
9. Holiday Clean-Up: Glory in Death (PIFM monthly challenge)
10. Reader's Choice: Succubus Shadows by Richelle Mead

Death Magic (World of the Lupi, #8) by Eileen Wilks Heartless by Gail Carriger The Stupidest Angel A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror by Christopher Moore White Night (The Dresden Files, #9) by Jim Butcher Glory in Death (In Death, #2) by J.D. Robb Succubus Shadows (Georgina Kincaid, #5) by Richelle Mead


message 86: by Angela (last edited Dec 29, 2011 05:08AM) (new)

Angela (angieerickson) | 439 comments Romance Readers Reading Challenges
December 1 - 31, 2011




'D' for December: Destiny Kills, Keri Arthur DEC 17/2011
Happy Bday Sloan!: Breaking Dawn, Stephanie Meyer DEC 12/2011
Geography: New Moon, Stephanie Meyer DEC 2/2011
Christmas Theme: A Christmas Story, Jean Shepard DEC 20/2011
Walt Disney's Birthday: Eclipse, Stephanie Meyer DEC 3/2011
Explore-A-Series: Heat Rises, Richard Castle DEC 22/2011
Pearl Harbor Day: Iron Queen, Julie Kagawa DEC 10/2011
Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: Unexpected, Sommer Marsden DEC 28/2011
Fantasy and YA Addicted Challenge: The Gathering, Kelley Armstrong DEC 4/2011
Reader's Choice: Magic Graves, Jeaniene Frost DEC 18/2011

Destiny Kills (Myth and Magic, #1) by Keri Arthur Breaking Dawn (Twilight, #4) by Stephenie Meyer New Moon (Twilight, #2) by Stephenie Meyer A Christmas Story The Book That Inspired the Hilarious Classic Film by Jean Shepherd Eclipse (Twilight, #3) by Stephenie Meyer Heat Rises (Nikki Heat, #3) by Richard Castle The Iron Queen (Iron Fey, #3) by Julie Kagawa Unexpected by Sommer Marsden The Gathering (Darkness Rising, #1) by Kelley Armstrong Magic Graves (Includes Night Huntress, #4.5; Kate Daniels, #0.5) by Jeaniene Frost


message 87: by Heather (last edited Dec 08, 2011 04:37PM) (new)

Heather (jjgrl55) 1/8

1. D is for December: One Day by David Nicholls

2. Happy Birthday Kristy!: The Luxe (Luxe, #1) by Anna Godbersen

3. Geography: Pope Joan by Donna Woolfolk Cross

5. Walt Disney's Birthday: Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3) by Suzanne Collins

6. Explore-a-Series: Catching Fire (The Hunger Games, #2) by Suzanne Collins

7. Pearl Harbor Day: North and South (North and South, #1) by John Jakes

8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel

10. Reader's Choice: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie DONE!


message 88: by Hina (new)

Hina (hinaj) | 2581 comments 1/10 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!!)

3. Geography: Othello by William Shakespeare.

4. Christmas Theme: : MARRIED BY CHRISTMAS by Carol Mortimer.

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.

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

8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: Some Like It Hot by Louisa Edwards.

9. Holiday Clean-Up (Yearly Challenge): The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.

10. Reader's Choice: The Royal Pain by MaryJanice Davidson.


message 89: by ~Leslie~ (new)

~Leslie~ (akareadingmachine) | 1934 comments 1/10

1. 'D' is for December: Dark Legend

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

3. Geography: Juliet Immortal

4. Christmas Theme: The Bite Before Christmas

5. Walt Disney's Birthday: Twilight

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

Dark Legend (Carpathians, #8) by Christine Feehan 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 Twilight (Twilight, #1) by Stephenie Meyer Juliet Immortal (Juliet Immortal #1) by Stacey Jay

READ
Bayou Moon (The Edge, #2) by Ilona Andrews


message 90: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments December 2011 Romance Readers
1/5


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
5. YA book: When Santa Fell To Earth by Cornelia Funke
6. Any Series Book: Notorious Pleasures by Elizabeth Hoyt
7. SKIP
8. SKIP
√ 9. Another Challenge: SRC: A Spy in the House by Y.S. Lee - 12.01
10. Reader's Choice: TBD


message 91: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24340 comments I'm shooting high this month but it's doubtful I'll get them done :)
Completed: 1/8

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
5. YA (yayayaya) - The Lightning Thief
6. Series book - Faefever
7. Pearl Harbour - skip
8. Mmmmmm (stuffed with food) - Wild Raspberries
9. Housekeeping (another challenge) - Truth in the Dark (M/M Dec Comfort Challenge)
10. Me time - A Red-Tainted Silence


message 92: by Hina (new)

Hina (hinaj) | 2581 comments 2/10 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.

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.

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

8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: Some Like It Hot by Louisa Edwards.

9. Holiday Clean-Up (Yearly Challenge): The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.

10. Reader's Choice: The Royal Pain by MaryJanice Davidson.


message 93: by Judithe (new)

Judithe | 392 comments I'm in for at least 5, but will post a list later!


message 94: by Hina (new)

Hina (hinaj) | 2581 comments 3/10 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.

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

8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: Some Like It Hot by Louisa Edwards.

9. Holiday Clean-Up (Yearly Challenge): The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.

10. Reader's Choice: The Royal Pain by MaryJanice Davidson.


message 95: by Hayley (new)

Hayley (mrsjohnson1985) December Monthly Challenge

1 out of 5

• 2. Happy Birthday!: (Patricia) Virgin River by Robyn Carr

• 4. Christmas Theme: : Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas

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

• 6. Explore-A-Series: Stealing Home by Sherryl Woods

• 10. Reader's Choice: Rosie Dunne by Cecelia Ahern

Virgin River (Virgin River, #1) by Robyn Carr Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor (Friday Harbor, #1) by Lisa Kleypas Just Listen by Sarah Dessen Stealing Home (The Sweet Magnolias #1) by Sherryl Woods Rosie Dunne by Cecelia Ahern


message 96: by Bookchaser (new)

Bookchaser | 2022 comments 2011 December Monthly Challenge

1/7 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
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
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


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 XXX Sweet Spot (Bakery Sisters, #2) by Susan Mallery XXX Shifting Plains by Jean Johnson XXX Just in Time by Marilyn Campbell XXX Only Mine (Fool's Gold, #4) by Susan Mallery XXX


message 97: by Drew (new)

Drew Constance (Authenticangelblissgmailcom) | 32 comments Have you read Already Home by Susan Mallery?


message 98: by Hayley (new)

Hayley (mrsjohnson1985) December Monthly Challenge

2 out of 5

• 2. Happy Birthday!: (Patricia) Virgin River by Robyn Carr

• 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: Stealing Home by Sherryl Woods

• 10. Reader's Choice: Rosie Dunne by Cecelia Ahern

Virgin River (Virgin River, #1) by Robyn Carr Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor (Friday Harbor, #1) by Lisa Kleypas Just Listen by Sarah Dessen Stealing Home (The Sweet Magnolias #1) by Sherryl Woods Rosie Dunne by Cecelia Ahern


message 99: by Lisa Kay (last edited Dec 03, 2011 07:32AM) (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 1885 comments Oh, I like your layout, Hayley! ☺ May I steal it?


Amy ~Lover of Books~ | 957 comments 1/5 Completed

1. 'D' is for December: Dark Passage

2. Happy Birthday Regina!: Daughter of Smoke and Bone

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


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