taita's 2012 Challenge Log

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Log of my 2012 reading challenges, progress, accomplishments, failings, and musings.

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Deadline Sort
Because sometimes you need to keep track!

January 2012
1/31: RRRC: 2012 January Monthly Challenge
1/31: RRRC: 2012 FAC - Maya Banks

February 2012
2/7: RRRC: Toy Stories Reading Challenge
2/28: RRRC: Random List #66
2/29: RRRC: 2012 February Challenge
2/29: RLFTCI: 2012 February Challenge

March 2012
3/6: RRRC: Random List #67
3/17: RRRC: Love is... 120 Day Challenge
3/19: RRRC: GEIMHREADH
3/31: RLFTCI: Film Femme Fatales
3/31: RRRC: March Monthly
3/31: RLFTCI: March Monthly

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2011 Carryover
Finish what you start. That is, only when you want to.


RRRC
3/17/12: Love is... 120 Day Challenge (15/12)
3/19/12: GEIMHREADH - Read the Season in Irish (6/10)

RLFTCI
12/31/11: Happy Holidays (2/3)

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Series to Complete
They're so addicting!

1. Princes Trilogy by Elizabeth Hoyt
2. Pink Carnation by Lauren Willig

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2012 Yearly Challenges
In for the long haul...

RLFTCI
12/31/12: Z-A Cover Art Image Search 2012 (0/26)
12/31/12: Artist's Color Wheel Challenge (0/26)
12/31/12: 2,012 in 2012 (0/75)

RRRC

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2012 Quarterly Challenges
I'll be your girl for all seasons... (Grease 2)

RLFTCI
3/31/12: Film Femme Fatales (7/4)
6/30/12: Reporter-Journalist-Blogger Challenge (0/?)

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2012 Monthly Challenges
Because it's fun!

RRRC
1/31/12: 2012 January Monthly Challenge (4/3) - Completed
1/31/12: 2012 Featured Author Challenge - Maya Banks (1/1) - Completed
2/29/12: 2012 February Monthly Challenge (8/3) - Completed
3/23/31: 2012 March Monthly Challenge (4/3) - Completed

RLFTCI
1/31/12: It's All About the "New" Year - January Challenge (4/6) - Incomplete

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Location Log
Places outside the bedroom, because location DOES matter!

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RLFTCI: Z-A Cover Art Image Search 2012
Duration: Yearly ~ Dates: Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2012
Status: 8/26 ~ Updated: 2/7/12

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x - X-mas Paraphanelia: The Mischief of the Mistletoe (1/9)
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s - Swooning Heroine: The Other Guy's Bride (1/28)
r - Ravishment: Never Love a Highlander (2/3)
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p - Prominent Package: Flat-Out Sexy (2/5)
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n - Noticeable Nipple: The Virtuoso (1/16)
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l - Lots of Leg: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (1/23)
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h - Hanky Panky on Purple Plaid: Seduction of a Highland Lass (1/13)
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c - Cleavage: To Taste Temptation (2/1)
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RLFTCI: Film Femme Fatales
Duration: Quarterly ~ Dates: Jan 1 - Mar 31, 2012
Status: 7/4 ~ Updated: 2/16/12

1. Lucille Ball (comedic actress) = Funny heroine
The Other Guy's Bride by Connie Brockway (1/28)

2. Lauren Bacall (minx) = Heroine who is a bit of a minx
To Taste Temptation by Elizabeth Hoyt (2/1)

5. Bette Davis (kick ass/bitchy) = Kick-ass warrior
Never Love a Highlander by Maya Banks (2/3)

6. Doris Day (eternal/perpetual virgin) = Heroine is a virgin
The Secret History of the Pink Carnation by Lauren Willig (2/11)

7. Rita Hayworth (erotica) = Heroine from a genre that is considered Erotica
Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy (2/5)

8. Katherine Hepburn (independent) = Heroine is a modern, independent woman
Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks (1/13)

12. Barbara Stanwick (every girl) = Heroine in the midst of a mystery
The Mischief of the Mistletoe by Lauren Willig (1/9)

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RLFTCI: Artist's Color Wheel Challenge
Duration: Yearly ~ Dates: Jan 1 - Dec 31, 2012
Status: 0/26 ~ Updated: 12/8/11

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Read a Rainbow (in order)
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Bonus: Complimentary Colors
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RLFTCI: Reporter-Journalist-Blogger Challenge
Duration: 6 Months ~ Dates: Jan 1 - Jun 30, 2012
Status: 0/? ~ Updated: 12/8/11

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[Susan (susayq ~), Moderator]

I LOVE the Grease 2 quote! I'm a huge Grease and Grease 2 fan. So much of a fan that it has influenced my 10 YO who goes around singing I need a cooool rider. C-O-O-L. R-I-D-E-R ROFLOL

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Susan (susayq) wrote: "I LOVE the Grease 2 quote! I'm a huge Grease and Grease 2 fan. So much of a fan that it has influenced my 10 YO who goes around singing I need a cooool rider. C-O-O-L. R-I-D-E-R ROFLOL"

If it taaaaaakkes forever....

LOL. I love Grease, and though some people thought Grease 2 was okie, I still loved that one too. Mmmm... Maxwell Caulfield! Well, at least back in the day...

[Lina]

Love the little lines you've got under the headings for motivation :-)

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CaroB wrote: "Love the little lines you've got under the headings for motivation :-)"

Thanks CaroB!

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Quarterly Theme Read #4: Happy Holidays!
Duration: October 1 - December 31, 2011
Status: 2/3 ~ Updated: 1/10/12

Goal: Read 3 books that tie in to a holiday of some sort.

1. Christmas: Lord of Ice by Gaelen Foley (11/23/11)

2. Christmas: The Mischief of the Mistletoe by Lauren Willig (1/9/12)

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RRRC: 2012 January Monthly Challenge
Duration: January 1 - January 31, 2012
Status: 4/3 ~ Updated: 2/7/12

4. First-in-Series: The Madness of Lord Ian Macknzie (Highland Pleasures #1) by Jennifer Ashley (1/23)

6. Elementary, my dear Watson (mystery book): The Mischief of the Mistletoe by Lauren Willig (1/9)

9. New Year (new-to-you author): The Other Guy's Bride by Connie Brockway (1/28)

10. Reader's Choice: Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks (1/13)

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RLFTCI: It's All About the "New" Year" - January Challenge
Duration: January 1 - January 31, 2012
Status: 4/6 ~ Updated: 2/7/12


1. Reader's Choice: The Virtuoso by Grace Burrowes (1/16)

2. New Year's (1/1) - New series or author to you: The Other Guy's Bride by Connie Brockway (1/28)

3. Cuddle Up Day (1/6) - Cuddling couple: Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks (1/13)

4. What's the Weather Like? - Book with opposite weather you're currently living with: The Mischief of the Mistletoe by Lauren Willig (1/9)

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RRRC: Toy Stories Reading Challenge
Duration: August 8, 2011 - February 7, 2012
Status: 11/12 ~ Updated: 2/15/12

Not able to complete on time.

1. Barbie - Character into fashion: One Wicked sin by Nicola Cornick (10/18)

2. GI Joe - Character was in the military: Lord of Fire by Gaelen Foley (8/21)

3. Easy Bake Oven -

4. Hot Wheels - Character races cars, Vehicle on cover: Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy (2/5)

5. Lite Brite - Colorful cover: Graceling by Kristin Cashore (10/23)

6. Rock'em Sock'em Robots - Character is a fighter or warrior: Highland Rebel by Judith James (8/31)

7. Cabbage Patch Kids - Character that is a child: First Comes Marriage by Mary Balogh (9/7)

8. Etch-A-Sketch - Character that is an artist: Virtuoso by Grace Burrowes (1/16)

9. Connect Four - Four words in the title: It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas (8/23)

10. Raggedy Ann & Andy - Book with red head: Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas (9/10)

11. Bonus: Operation - Book with sick person: Stranger in my Arms by Lisa Kleypas (10/12)

12. Bonus: Where In The World is Carmen San Diego - Character that traveled a lot: Ten Ways To Be Adored When Landing A Lord by Sarah Maclean (8/12)

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RRRC: 2012 February Monthly Challenge
Duration: Feb 1 - Feb 29, 2012
Status: 8/3 ~ Updated: 2/29/12

1. "F" is for February: Book starts with "F"
Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy (2/5)

4. Leap Year: 4th in a Series
Seducing An Angel (Huxtable Quintet #4) by Mary Balogh (2/21)

5. Make a Friend Day - Feb 11: Borrowed from a friend (The Library)
Mistress by Amanda Quick (2/20)

6. Valentine's Day: Book with flowers
The Secret History of the Pink Carnation by Lauren Willig (2/11)

7. National Weatherman's Day: Character who has sorely misjudge a situation or character
To Taste Temptation by Elizabeth Hoyt (2/1)

8. Judy Blume's Birthday - Feb 12: Book by this author
Forever by Judy Blume (2/20)

9. National Cherry Month: Book with a virgin heroine, Red cover
Never Love a Highlander by Maya Banks (2/3)

10. Reader's Choice
The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt (2/13)

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RLFTCI: 2012 February Challenge
Duration: Feb 1 - Feb 29, 2012
Status: 7/6 ~ Updated: 2/29/12

1. Color
* Red: Never Love a Highlander by Maya Banks (2/3)
* Purple: The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt (2/13)



4. Items
* Flowers: The Secret History of the Pink Carnation by Lauren Willig (2/11)



5. February 1st - Robinson Crusoe Day
* Adventure: Mistress by Amanda Quick (2/20)



6. February 2nd - Groundhog Day
* Furry hero: To Taste Temptation by Elizabeth Hoyt (2/1)



9. February 29th - Leap Year
* Woman makes first (sexual) move: Seducing An Angel by Mary Balogh (2/21)



10. Reader's Choice
Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy (2/5)

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RRRC: Love is... 120 Day Challenge
Duration: November 17, 2011 - March 17, 2012
Status: 15/12 ~ Updated: 2/16/12

Early Stages
1. Love's First Kiss - Author you've never read before: Three Fates by Nora Roberts (12/11)
2. Love at First Sight - Hero & heroine have instant attraction: Unveiled by Courtney Milan (12/24)
3. Puppy Love - Knew each other as kids: Matched by Ally Condie (12/29)
4. Blind Date - Book friend recommends: The Mischief of the Mistletoe by Lauren Willig (1/9)

Middle Stages
1. I love my job! - Hero's job (Colonel in Army) is a significant issue: Lord of Ice by Gaelen Foley (11/23)
2. Finding a New Home - Real-estate as a significant plot element: An Unlikely Countess by Jo Beverley (12/3)
3. Keeping Things Interesting - Erotica: Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks (1/13)
4. First comes love, second comes marriage, then comes Joey in a baby carriage - Child between the h/H as a major plot element: Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy (2/5)

The End and Beyond
1. Sometimes we have to say goodbye to the ones we love - Heroine is widow: Where Dreams Begin by Lisa Kleypas (12/17)
2. The Golden Years - Grandparent is a significant character: The Other Guy's Bride by Connie Brockway (2/3)
3. This can't be all there is! - Recently released book in a series you love: Never Love a Highlander by Maya Banks (2/3)

Other Loves
1. Love thy God - Hero is an officer of a religion (Guardian of the Templar Treasure): Son of the Morning by Linda Howard (11/20)
2. Filial Love - Parent of the Hero plays a signigicant role in the story: Notorious Pleasures by Elizabeth Hoyt (12/6)
3. Love thy neighbor - Romance with someone next door: The Virtuoso by Grace Burrowes (1/16)
4. Love your pets - Pet is this story that is a major player (Jock, the dog): The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt (2/13)

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RRRC: 2012 READ-THE-SEASON (Irish): GEIMHREADH (Winter)
Duration: December 22, 2011 - March 19, 2012
Status: 6/10 ~ Updated: 2/16/12

g - The Virtuoso by Grace Burrowes (1/16)
e - To Taste Temptation by Elizabeth Hoyt (2/1)
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m - Unveiled by Courtney Milan (12/24)
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r - The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt (2/13)
e - Flat-Out-Sexy by Erin McCarthy (2/5)
a - Matched by Ally Condie (12/29)
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RRRC: 2012 March Monthly Challenge
Duration: March 1 – March 31, 2012
Status: 4/3 ~ Updated: 3/23/12

1. 'M' is for March: Book that starts with the letter 'M'
My Wicked Little Lies by Victoria Alexander (3/4)

4. Third Month: Book that has 3 words
Prince of Dreams by Lisa Kleypas (3/14)

6. Mardi Gras: Book set in New Orleans/Louisiana
When Strangers Marry by Lisa Kleypas (3/23)

10. Reader's Choice: Any book of your choice
Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning (3/10)