Joann's 2012 Reading Lists and Challenges

[Joann]

2012 Challenges


RRRC Read the Month Irish Edition mi E-A-N-A-I-R (January) 0/6 Read
RRRC January Monthly Challenge 0/7 Read
RLftCI It's All About The "New" Year - January Challenge 0/6 Read
SOS Genre Juice Mini-Challenge January 0/2 Read
SOS Aussie Cover Hunt Challenge January 0/3 Read
BDB Monthly challenge: January 0/5 Read
PNR January 2012 Monthly Challenge 0/10 Read
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Quarterly
RRRC Read-the-Season Irish Edition: GEIMHREADH (Winter) 0/10 Read
RLFTCI: Quarterly Challenge ~ Film Femme Fatales ~ 0/4 Read
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Six Months
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Yearly
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SOS 12x12 in 2012 Part I 0/144 Read
SOS 12x12 in 2012 Part II
SOS "Seasons of Love" Challenge 0/27 Read
SOS 2012 Striving for Check/Book Balance Challenge 0/XX read
NBRC ~ Antonym Challenge ~ 0/40 Read
RLftCI ~ Artist's Color Wheel Challenge ~ 0/26 Read
RLftCI "Z-A Cover Art Image Search ~ 2012" 0/26 Read
RLftCI ~ Just Desserts Challenge ~ 0/13 Read
BDB Yearly Challenge: Brotherhood Name 0/54 Read
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Other
RRRC A Lifetime of Books Challenge 40/53 Read
NBRC Decades Challenge 11-11-11 to 12-12-12 26/75 Read
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[Joann]

Read-the-Month Irish Edition



mi EANAIR (January)
mi FEABHRA (February)
mi MARTA (March)
mi AIBREAN (April)
mi BEALTAINE (May)
mi MEITHEAMH (June)
mi IUIL (July)
mi LUNASA (August)
mi MEAN Fomhair (September)
mi DEIREADH Fomhair (October)
mi na SAMHNA (November)
mi na NOLLAG (December)


Read-the-Season Irish Edition

GEIMHREADH (Winter) - December 22, 2011 - March 19, 2012
EARRACH (Spring) - March 20, 2012 - June 19, 2012
SAMHRADH (Summer) - June 20, 2012 - September 21, 2012
FOMHAR (Autumn) - September 22, 2012 - December 20, 2012


F: Fudge Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke
E: Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovitch
A: Angel Souls and Devil Hearts by Christopher Golden
B: The Gilded Web by Mary Balogh
H: The Heiress by Lynsay Sands
R: Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts
A: Shaedes of Gray by Amanda Bonilla

[Joann]

2012 A-Z Character Challenge (Male)


Participants:
Wan ~Steampunk Junkie~
Lady Jaye
Christine
Jane(PS)
Lexa
Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress"
Diane ~Firefly~
Angie (Mind Malfunction)
Dragana
Lili
Hayley
Sandy
taita
Megan L
Cheryl
Lacy
Dawn
Joann
Jojo
Dawn (Kat N Hat)
Kira
Barbara
Emily
Ashwaq
Aleksandra
Marscha
Hey There Delilah!!
Atunah
Megan
Rebecca
Kerstin
Sandy
Patty
Suzanne
Flame
Mary
Emily
Reetuparna
Mojca
Caroline
Dawn
Rachel
Kimberly
Katherine
Kelly
Nicola
Lindy
Hina
Shazzy
Juana "Darkness"
Cecilia

[Joann]

2012 A-Z Character Challenge (Female)


Participants:
FlibBityFLoob
Lady Jaye
Wan ~Steampunk Junkie~
Christine
Jane(PS)
Lexa
Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress"
Diane ~Firefly~
Angie (Mind Malfunction)
Dragana
Lili
Hayley
Sandy
taita
Megan L
Cheryl
Lacy
Dawn
Lisa Kay
Joann
Jojo
Dawn (Kat N Hat)
Kira
Barbara
Emily
Ashwaq
Aleksandra
Marscha
Hey There Delilah!!
Rebecca
Kerstin
Sandy
Patty
Suzanne
Flame
Mary
Emily
Mojca
Caroline
Dawn
Mayazaya
Rachel
Kimberly
Nicola
Katherine
Hina
Kelly
Cecilia
Lindy
Shazzy

[Joann]

NBRC Level 1 of the Serious Readers Challenge for 2012 (Part I)

Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

12/100 Read

1. The Affair by Lee Child, 01.02.12 ★★★★★
2. Micah by Laurell K. Hamilton, 01.03.12 ★★★
3. My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent, 01.04.12 ★★★★
4. The Bleeding Dusk by Colleen Gleason, 01.06.12 ★★★★
5. Blueberry Muffin Murder by Joanne Fluke, 01.07.12 ★★★★
6. The Reaping by M. Leighton, 01.07.12 ★★★
7. The Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan, 01.08.12 ★★★
8. Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost, 01.10.12 ★★★★★
9. Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione, 01.10.12 ★★★★
10. In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks, 01.11.12 ★★★★



11. Fairy Bad Day by Amanda Ashby, 01.13.12 ★★★
12. Lemon Meringue Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke, 01.14.12 ★★★
13. Never a Gentleman by Eileen Dreyer

[Joann]

NBRC Level 1 of the Serious Readers Challenge for 2012 (Part II)

Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

0/100 Read

[Joann]

Challenge Title: RRRC 2012 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Number of Books: 58
Challenge Description: Finish reading in-progress series

3/58 Read

I. Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter by Laurell K. Hamiton

1. Micah, 01.03.12 ★★★
2. Danse Macabre
3. The Harlequin
4. Blood Noir
5. Skin Trade
6. Flirt
7. Bullet
8. Hit List
9. Kiss the Dead



II. Gardella Vampire Chronicles by Colleen Gleason

1. The Bleeding Dusk, 01.06.12 ★★★★
2. When Twilight Burns
3. As Shadows Fade



III. Shadow Saga by Christopher Golden

1. Angel Souls and Devil Hearts
2. Of Masques and Martyrs
3. The Gathering Dark
4. Waking Nightmares



IV. Georgina Kincaid by Richelle Mead

1. Succubus Dreams
2. Succubus Heat
3. Succubus Shadows
4. Succubus Revealed



V. Chicagoland Vampires by Chloe Neill

1. Twice Bitten
2. Hard Bitten
3. Drink Deep
4. Biting Cold



VI. The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan

1. The Dead-Tossed Waves, 01.08.12 ★★★
2. The Dark and Hollow Places



VII. Psy-Changeling by Nalini Singh

1. Mine to Possess
2. Hostage to Pleasure
3. Branded by Fire
4. Blaze of Memory
5. Bonds of Justice
6. Play of Passion
7. Kiss of Snow
8. Tangle of Need



VIII. Envy Chronicles by Joss Ware

1. Embrace the Night Eternal
2. Abandon the Night
3. Night Betrayed



IX. Honor Harrington by David Weber

1. The Honor of the Queen
2. The Short Victorious War
3. Field of Dishonor
4. Flag in Exile
5. Honor Among Enemies
6. In Enemy Hands
7. Echoes of Honor
8. Ashes of Victory
9. War of Honor
10. At All Costs
11. Mission of Honor
12. A Rising Thunder



X. 2012 Releases

1. Cold Days by Jim Butcher
2. Black Dawn by Rachel Caine
3. Timeless by Gail Carriger
4. Undead and Unstable by MaryJanice Davidson
5. Fair Game by Patricia Briggs
6. A Perfect Blood by Kim Harrison
7. Under a Vampire Moon by Lynsay Sands
8. Kitty Steals the Show by Carrie Vaughn
9. Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward

[Joann]

RRRC Monthly Featured Author Challenges


January: Maya Banks, In Bed with a Highlander, 01.11.12 (C/B)

[Joann]

RRRC 2011 Random Book List Challenge


RBL #58 (ends January 03): Die for Me by Amy Plum, 12.22.11
RBL #59 (ends January 10): Eve by Anna Carey, 12.23.11
RBL #60 (ends January 17): Micah by Laurell K. Hamilton, 01.03.12
RBL #61 (ends January 24): Still Missing by Chevy Stevens, 12.28.11
RBL #62 (ends January 31): skip
RBL #63 (ends February 07): Juliet Immortal by Stacey Jay
RBL #64 (ends February 14):

[Joann]

SOS "Seasons of Love" Challenge

Duration: 1 January 2012 - 31 December 2012

5/27 Read

Updated 01.13.12

PART 1 ~ "How do you measure a year?"
{This part consists of 10 books}

1. "...In Daylight" ~ Fairy Bad Day by Amanda Ashby, 01.13.12 ★★★

2. "...In Sunsets" ~ A Taste of the Nightlife by Sarah

3. "...In Midnights" ~ Night Huntress, Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost, 01.10.12 ★★★★★

"...In Cups of Coffee" ~
4. Gardella Vampire Chronicles #3 The Bleeding Dusk by Colleen Gleason, 01.06.12 ★★★★
5. Chicagoland Vampires #3, Twice Bitten by Chloe Neill

"...In Inches" ~ Georgina Kincaid by Richelle Mead
6. Succubus Dreams book #3
7. Succubus Heat book #4

8. "...In Miles" ~ One Foot in the Grave by Jeaninene Frost

9. "...In Laughter" ~ Accidentally Dead by Dakota Cassidy

10. "...In Strife" ~ Embrace the Night Eternal by Joss Ware



PART 2 ~ "Seasons of Love"
{This part consists of 12 books}

WINTER ~ Read 1 book in each category
❉ Reckless Magic by Rachel Higginson
(Blue cover or white cover)
❉ Waking Nightmares by Christopher Golden
(Title, series or author name (first or last) begins with 'W')
❉ Hopeless Magic by Rachel Higginson
(Series # correlates to one of your region's "winter months")



SPRING ~ Read 1 book in each category
❀ Phantom Evil by Heather Graham
(Green cover)
❀ First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones
(First book in a new-to-you series)
❀ Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh
(Series # correlates to one of your region's "spring months")



SUMMER ~ Read 1 book in each category
❂ My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent, 01.04.12 ★★★★
(Red cover)
❂ Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione, 01.10.12 ★★★★
(½ nekked dude/tte on the cover)
❂ TBD
(Series # correlates to one of your region's "summer months")

TBD

FALL ~ Read 1 book in each category
✣ Fearless Magic by Rachel Higginson
Orange cover
✣ TBD
(New release (any month))
✣ Undead and Unstable by MaryJanice Davidson
(Series # correlates to one of your region's "fall months")

TBD

PART 3 ~ "...Measure your life in love..."
{This part consists of 5 books}

❤ Read 1 book for each letter ~ title name, series name, or author name (first or last)

L: Carrier of the Mark by Leigh Fallon
O: Of Masques and Martyrs by Christopher Golden
V: The Vampire Voss by Colleen Gleason
E: Dark Desires by Eve Silver



❤ Read 1 PNR book

Darkness Dawns by Dianne Duvall



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[Joann]

SOS 2012 Striving for Check/Book Balance Challenge

Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

Total books read: 12

Updated 01.14.12

Purchased & Read in 2012: 0

Owned & Read in 2012: 11



Scale Status: 0/12

[Joann]

SOS 2012 Striving for Check/Book Balance Challenge

Total books read:
Estimate: 250

Purchased & Read in 2012:
Estimate: 100
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Owned & Read in 2012:
Estimate: 150
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Scale Status: This part will vary depending on your #s.
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If tipped use: #\# or #/# <--to reflect which way your scale is leaning

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[Joann]

SOS 12x12 in 2012

Duration: 1 January 2012 - 31 December 2012

8/144 Read

Part I - Categories 1 - 6

Updated 01.08.12

Category 1: New2Me Authors
1. Fairy Bad Day by Amanda Ashby, 01.13.12 ★★★
2. Frost by Marianna Baer
3. A Beautiful Dark by Jocelyn Davies
4. Darkness Dawns by Dianne Duvall
5. Carrier of the Mark by Leigh Fallon
6. Haunting Violet by Alyxandra Harvey
7. Reckless Magic by Rachel Higginson
8. Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione, 01.10.12 ★★★★
9. Under Wraps by Hannah Jayne
10. First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones
11. Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane
12. The Reaping by M. Leighton, 01.07.12 ★★★



Category 2: First-in-Series Books
1. Blood Rights by Kristen Painter
2. Dark Desires by Eve Silver
3. My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent, 01.04.12 ★★★★
4. A Taste of the Nightlife by Sarah Zettel
5. Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost, 01.10.12 ★★★★★
6. The Vampire Voss by Colleen Gleason
7. Phantom Evil by Heather Graham
8. Everneath by Brodi Ashton
9. Dearly, Departed by Lia Habel
10. Hollowland by Amanda Hocking
11. Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
12. Something Secret This Way Comes by Sierra Dean



Category 3: Second-in-Series Books
1. Accidentally Dead by Dakota Cassidy
2. Night Reigns by Dianne Duvall
3. One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
4. Angel Souls and Devil Hearts by Christopher Golden
5. Hopeless Magic by Rachel Higginson
6. Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones
7. Embrace the Night Eternal by Joss Ware
8. Flesh and Blood by Kristen Painter
9. The Vampire Dimitri by Colleen Gleason
10. Unholy Magic by Stacia Kane
11. The Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan, 01.08.12 ★★★
12. Supernaturally by Kiersten White



Category 4: Next-in-Series Books
1. The Bleeding Dusk by Colleen Gleason, 01.06.12 ★★★★
2. The Vampire Narcise by Colleen Gleason
3. Of Masques and Martyrs by Christopher Golden
4. The Dark and Hollow Places by Carrie Ryan
5. Succubus Dreams by Richelle Mead
6. Twice Bitten by Chloe Neill
7. Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh
8. At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost
9. Micah by Laurell K. Hamilton, 01.03.12 ★★★
10. Bad Blood by Kristen Painter
11. Abandon the Night by Joss Ware
12. City of Ghosts by Stacia Kane



Category 5: Published in 2012
1. Celebrity in Death by J.D. Robb
2. Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones
3. Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver
4. Timeless by Gail Carriger
5. Everneath by Brodi Ashton
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Category 6: Published in 2011
1. (pub. 12.06.11) Shaedes of Gray by Amanda Bonilla
2. (pub. 11.29.11) Angel of Darkness by Cynthia Eden
3. (pub. 10.09.11) Shadow Marked by Anna J. Evans
4. (pub. 09.13.11) Fateful by Claudia Gray
5. (pub. 02.11.11) How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper
6. (pub. 11.22.11) Immortal Rider by Larissa Ione
7. (pub. 08.09.11) Juliet Immortal by Stacey Jay
8. (pub. 02.01.11) Zombie, Ohio by Scott Kenemore
9. (pub. 06.28.11) Kissed by Darkness by Shea MacLeod
10. (pub. 08.01.11) Dark Souls by Paula Morris
11. (pub. 09.23.11) Don't Fear the Reaper by Michelle Muto
12. (pub. 02.01.11) 666 Park Avenue by Gabriella Pierce




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[Joann]

SOS 12x12 in 2012

Part II - Categories 7 - 12

Category 7: Paranormal Romance
1. Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh
2. Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh
3. Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh
4. Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh
5. Play of Passion by Nalini Singh
6. Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh
7. Under a Vampire Moon by Lynsay Sands
8. Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward
9. Nightfall by Ellen Connor
10. Kiss of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
11. Night Play by Sherrilyn Kenyon
12. Seize the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon



Category 8: Urban Fantasy
1. Succubus Shadows by Richelle Mead
2. Succubus Revealed by Richelle Mead
3. Black Dawn by Rachel Caine
4. City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
5. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
6. Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder
7. Embrace the Night by Karen Chance
8. On the Edge by Ilona Andrews
9. Masquerade by Melissa de la Cruz
10. Industrial Magic by Kelley Armstrong
11. Hounded by Kevin Hearn
12. Pride by Rachel Vincent



Category 9: Vampires
1. Hard Bitten by Chloe Neill
2. Drink Deep by Chloe Neill
3. The Gathering Dark by Christopher Golden
4. When Twilight Burns by Colleen Gleason
5. As Shadows Fade by Colleen Gleason
6. Undead and Unstable by MaryJanice Davidson
7. Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost
8. This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
9. One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost
10. Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris
11. Danse Macabre by Laurell K. Hamilton
12. The Harlequin by Laurell K. Hamilton



Category 10: Non-Vamp Paranormals
1. (succubus) Succubus Heat by Richelle Mead
2. (mage) Waking Nightmares by Christopher Golden
3. (soulless) Heartless by Gail Carriger
4. (were shifter) Stolen by Kelley Armstrong
5. (dark-hunter) Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon
6. (witch) A Perfect Blood by Kim Harrison
7. (feline shifter) Rogue by Rachel Vincent
8. (demon) The Devil You Know by Jenna Black
9. (witch) Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong
10. (angels) Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick
11. (zombies) Hollowmen by Amanda Hocking
12. (wizard) Cold Days by Jim Butcher



Category 11: Sci-Fi/Fantasy by David Weber
1. The Honor of the Queen
2. The Short Victorious War
3. Field of Dishonor
4. Flag in Exile
5. Honor Among Enemies
6. In Enemy Hands
7. Echoes of Honor
8. Ashes of Victory
9. War of Honor
10. Mission of Honor
11. At All Costs
12. A Rising Thunder



Category 12: Historical Romances
1. By His Majesty's Grace by Jennifer Blake
2. The King's Mistress by Emma Campion
3. Last Night's Scandal by Loretta Chase
4. Never a Gentleman by Eileen Dreyer
5. At the King's Pleasure by Kate Emerson
6. A Gentleman Never Tells by Amelia Grey
7. One Night With a Prince by Sabrina Jeffries
8. Surrender to Me by Sophie Jordan
9. The Second Duchess by Elizabeth Loupas
10. To Serve a King by Donna Russo Morin
11. The Heiress by Lynsay Sands
12. Queen By Right by Anna Easter Smith




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[Joann]

I love reading challenges too much not to do this one!

RRRC A Lifetime of Books Challenge

Duration: March 27, 2011 - March 26, 2013

41/53 Read

Updated 12.31.11

1961 A Civil Contract by Georgette Heyer
1962 We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson, 11.26.11
1963 Bride of Pendorric by Victoria Holt, 11.14.11
1964 I Never Promised You a Rose Garden by Joanne Greenberg, 11.29.11
1965 Dune by Frank Herbert, 04.09.11
1966 Menfreya in Morning by Victoria Holt
1967 Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin, 11.30.11
1968 Cousin Kate by Georgette Heyer
1969 The Godfather by Mario Puzo



1970 Charity Girl by Georgette Heyer, 11.29.11
1971 Hell House by Richard Matheson, 09.21.11
1972 The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen Woodiwiss
1973 The Princess Bride by William Goldman, 06.14.11
1974 The Wolf and the Dove by Kathleen Woodiwiss
1975 Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters, 09.06.11
1976 Interview With the Vampire by Anne Rice, 11.27.11
1977 What Dreams May Come by Richard Matheson, 09.07.11
1978 The Autumn Countess by Catherine Coulter, 08.30.11
1979 The Cater Street Hangman by Anne Perry, 12.01.11



1980 The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean Auel, 08.26.11
1981 The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters, 12.22.11
1982 The Gunslinger by Stephen King, 04.29.11
1983 Phantoms by Dean Koontz
1984 Evening Star by Catherine Coulter
1985 Honor's Splendour by Julie Garwood
1986 Midnight Star by Catherine Coulter
1987 The Main Attraction by Jayne Ann Krentz, 07.19.11
1988 The Lion's Lady by Julie Garwood, 04.06.11
1989 A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught, 12.31.11



1990 Sojourn by R.A. Salvatore, 09.26.11
1991 The Prize by Julie Garwood, 12.21.11
1992 On Dangerous Ground by Jack Higgins, 07.10.11
1993 Everywhere That Mary Went by Lisa Scottoline, 06.29.11
1994 Twilight Memories by Maggie Shayne, 06.27.11
1995 Prince of Dreams by Susan Krinard, 04.12.11
1996 Minx by Julia Quinn, 05.22.11
1997 Zinnia by Jayne Castle, 04.24.11
1998 Orchid by Jayne Castle, 05.18.11
1999 One Night for Love by Mary Balogh, 08.04.11



2000 Heartbreaker by Julie Garwood, 05.08.11
2001 Bitten by Kelley Armstrong, 06.26.11
2002 Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon, 05.20.11
2003 Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh, 06.21.11
2004 Goddess of Spring by P.C. Cast, 07.14.11
2005 It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas, 04.25.11
2006 Beautiful Lies by Lisa Unger, 06.04.11
2007 Plum Lucky by Janet Evanovich, 04.26.11
2008 Eternal Pleasure by Nina Bangs, 04.03.11
2009 Then Comes Seduction by Mary Balogh, 04.13.11



2010 Changes by Jim Butcher, 06.03.11
2011 Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward, 07.21.11
2012 TBD
2013 TBD

[Joann]

A to Z: Super Series Challenge

Duration: January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012

Level: Citizen

8/26 Read

Updated 01.10.12

A: Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #13 Micah by Laurell K. Hamilton, 01.03.12 ★★★
B: Bow Street Runners, #1 Someone to Watch Over Me by Lisa Kleypas
C: Chicagoland Vampires, #3 Twice Bitten by Chloe Neill
D: The Dresden Files, #14 Cold Days by Jim Butcher
E: The Edge, #1 On the Edge by Ilona Andrews
F: The Fahllen, #1 The Reaping by M. Leighton, 01.07.12 ★★★
G: Gardella Vampire Chronicles, #3 The Bleeding Dusk by Colleen Gleason, 01.06.12 ★★★★
H: Hannah Swenson, #3 Blueberry Muffin Murder by Joanne Fluke, 01.07.12 ★★★★
I: In Death, #34 Celebrity in Death by J.D. Robb
J: Jack Reacher, #16 The Affair by Lee Childs, 01.02.12 ★★★★★
K: Kinsey Millhone, #22 V is for Vengeance by Sue Grafton
L: Lords of Deliverance, #1 Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione, 01.10.12 ★★★★
M: The Morganville Vampires, #12 Black Dawn by Rachel Caine
N: Night Huntress, #1 Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost, 01.10.12 ★★★★★
O: The Others, #3 The Demon You Know by Christine Warren
P: The Parasol Protectorate, #4 Heartless by Gail Carriger
Q: The Queen's Blade, #1 The Queen's Blade by T.C. Southwell
R: Regency Draculia, #1 The Vampire Voss by Colleen Gleason
S: Soul Screamers, #1 My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent, 01.04.12 ★★★★
T: The Three Graces, #1 By His Majesty's Grace by Jennifer Blake
U: Underworld Detection Agency, #1 Under Wraps by Hannah Jayne
V: Vampire Academy, #1 Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
W: Women of the Underworld, #2 Stolen by Kelley Armstrong
X: XVI, #1 XVI by Julia Karr
Y: York Family, #2 It's Always Been You by Victoria Dahl
Z: JaZZ Tremaine, #3 Wicked by Any Other Name by Linda Wisdom

[Joann]

RRRC 2012 A-Z Author Challenge

Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

6/26 Read

Updated 01.11.12

A: Stolen by Kelley Armstrong
B: In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks, 01.11.12 ★★★★
C: Heartless by Gail Carriger
D: Never a Gentleman by Eileen Dreyer
E: At the King's Pleasure by Kate Emerson
F: Blueberry Muffin Murder by Joanne Fluke, 01.07.12 ★★★★
G: The Bleeding Dusk by Colleen Gleason, 01.06.12 ★★★★
H: Micah by Laurell K. Hamilton, 01.03.12 ★★★
I: On the Edge by Ilona Andrews
J: First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones
K: Someone to Watch Over Me by Lisa Kleypas
L: The Affair by Lee Child, 01.02.12 ★★★★★
M: Succubus Dreams by Richelle Mead
N: Under the Moon by Natalie Damschroder
O: Delirium by Lauren Oliver
P: The 6th Target by James Patterson
Q: The Duke And I by Julia Quinn
R: Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts
S: Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh
T: Blood Sin by Marie Treanor
U: Darkness, My Old Friend by Lisa Unger
V: My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent, 01.04.12 ★★★★
W: Abandon the Night by Joss Ware
X: Haunting Violet by AlyXandra Harvey
Y: Blood Will Tell by Samantha Young
Z: A Taste of the Nightlife by Sarah Zettel

[Joann]

RRRC 2012 A - Z Book Challenge

Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

7/26 Read

Updated 01.14.12

A: The Affair by Lee Child, 01.02.12 ★★★★★
B: The Bleeding Dusk by Colleen Gleason, 01.06.12 ★★★★
C: Celebrity in Death by J.D. Robb
D: Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon
E: Embrace the Night Eternal by Joss Ware
F: Fairy Bad Day by Amanda Ashby, 01.13.12 ★★★
G: The Gilded Web by Mary Balogh
H: Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost, 01.10.12 ★★★★★
I: I Am Number Four by Pitticus Lore
J: Juliet Immortal by Stacey Jay
K: Killjoy by Julie Garwood
L: Lemon Meringue Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke, 01.14.12 ★★★
M: Micah by Laurell K. Hamilton, 01.03.12 ★★★
N: Never a Gentleman by Eileen Dreyer
O: One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
P: Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder
Q: Queen By Right by Anne Easter Smith
R: The Reaping by M. Leighton, 01.07.12 ★★★
S: Stolen by Kelley Armstrong
T: Twice Bitten by Chloe Neill
U: Under the Moon by Natalie Damschroder
V: V is for Vengeance by Sue Grafton
W: Wicked by Any Other Name by Linda Wisdom
X: XVI by Julia Karr
Y: Your Scandalous Ways by Loretta Chase
Z: Zombies Don't Cry by Rusty Fischer

[Joann]

RRRC 2012 A-Z Character Challenge (Male)

Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

6/26 Read

Updated 01.10.12

A: Ares, Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione, 01.10.12 ★★★★
B: Bones, Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost, 01.10.12 ★★★★★
C: Clayton Danvers, Stolen by Kelley Armstrong
D: Diccan Hilliard, Never a Gentleman by Eileen Dreyer
E: Ethan Sullivan, Twice Bitten by Chloe Neill
F: Reyes Farrow, First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones
G: Grant Morgan, Someone to Watch Over Me by Lisa Kleypas
H: Henry Pitts, V is for Vengeance by Sue Grafton
I: Ian Mackenzie, The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley
J: John Paul Renard, Killjoy by Julie Garwood
K: Logan Kitridge, Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts
L: Lugh, The Devil You Know by Jenna Black
M: Micah Callahan, Micah by Laurell K. Hamilton, 01.03.12 ★★★
N: Nash Hudson, My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent, 01.04.12 ★★★★
O: Peter Octavian, Angel Souls and Devil Hearts by Christopher Golden
P: Max Pesaro, The Bleeding Dusk by Colleen Gleason, 01.06.12 ★★★★
Q: Cameron Quinn, Sea Swept by Nora Roberts
R: Reacher, The Affair by Lee Child, 01.02.12 ★★★★★
S: John Smith, I am Number Four by Pitticus Lore
T: Trevor Barnes, Wicked by Any Other Name by Linda Wisdom
U: Blaine Underhill, Touch If You Dare by Stephanie Rowe
V: Valek, Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder
W: Warren Jacobi, The 6th Target by James Patterson
X: Xander Peck, Shaedes of Gray by Amanda Bonilla
Y: Yuri, Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione
Z: Zarek, Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon

[Joann]

RRRC 2012 A-Z Character Challenge (Female)

Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

4/26 Read

Updated 01.07.12

A: Anita Blake, Micah by Laurell K. Hamilton, 01.03.12 ★★★
B: Daphne Bridgerton, The Duke And I by Julia Quinn
C: Charley Davidson,First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones
D: Rose Drayton, On the Edge by Ilona Andrews
E: Elena Michaels, Stolen by Kelley Armstrong
F: Francesca Bonnard, Your Scandalous Ways by Loretta Chase
G: Grace Fairchild, Never a Gentleman by Eileen Dreyer
H: Honor Harrington, The Honor of the Queen by David Weber
I: Isabel Milton, By His Majesty's Grace by Jennifer Blake
J: Juliet Capulet, Juliet Immortal by Stacey Jay
K: Kinsey Millhone, V is for Vengeance by Sue Grafton
L: Lena Haloway, Delirium by Lauren Oliver
M: Merit, Twice Bitten by Chloe Neill
N: Nora Grey, Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick
O: Nina Oberon, XVI by Julia Karr
P: Alice Perrers, The King's Mistress by Emma Campion
Q: Samantha Quinn, Shadow Marked by Anna J. Evans
R: Stasi Romanov, Wicked by Any Other Name by Linda Wisdom
S: Hannah Swenson, Blueberry Muffin Murder by Joanne Fluke, 01.07.12 ★★★★
T: Talin McKade, Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh
U: Chloe Underwood, Black Ice by Anne Stuart
V: Victoria Gardella, The Bleeding Dusk by Colleen Gleason, 01.06.12 ★★★★
W: Violet Willoughby, Haunting Violet by Alyxandra Harvey
X: Elizabeth DeverauX, The Affair by Lee Child, 01.02.11 ★★★★★
Y: Yelena Liana Zaltana, Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder
Z: Zelda MacKenzie, Seductive as Flame by Susan Johnson

[Joann]

RRRC 2012 Chubby Chunkster Challenge

Level: Too Big To Ignore Anymore

Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

0/15 Read

Updated 01.01.12

1. Stolen by Kelley Armstrong, 468 pages
2. Haunted by Kelley Armstrong, 495 pages
3. Industrial Magic by Kelley Armstrong, 560 pages
4. The Gilded Web by Mary Balogh, 480 pages
5. City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare, 453 pages
6. The Harlequin by Laurell K. Hamilton, 496 pages
7. Queen By Right by Anne Easter Smith, 493 pages
8. Lover Reborn by J.R.Ward, 512 pages
9. Honor Among Enemies by David Weber, 544 pages
10. In Enemy Hands by David Weber, 530 pages
11. Echoes of Honor by David Weber, 736 pages
12. Ashes of Victory by David Weber, 672 pages
13. War of Honor by David Weber, 880 pages
14. Mission of Honor by David Weber, 600 pages
15. At All Costs by David Weber, 855 pages

[Joann]

RRRC 2012 Chubby Chunkster Challenge

Level: Mor-book-ly Obese: 8 books over 450 pages

Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

0/8 Read

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[Joann]

~ RLftCI Artist's Color Wheel Challenge ~

Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

3/26 Read

Updated 01.14.12

Primary
1. blue: The Affair by Lee Childs, 01.02.12 ★★★★★
2. red: Killjoy by Julie Garwood
3. yellow: Lemon Meringue Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke, 01.14.12 ★★★



Secondary
1. green: Never a Gentleman by Eileen Dreyer
2. orange: The 6th Target by James Patterson
3. violet: The Vampire Narcise by Colleen Gleason



Tertiary
1. red-orange: V is for Vengeance by Sue Grafton
2. red violet: One Night With a Prince by Sabrina Jeffries
3. yellow-orange: Plum Pudding Murder by Joanne Fluke
4. yellow-green: Agatha Raisin and the Vicious Vet by M.C. Beaton
5. blue-violet: Haunting Violet by Alyxandra Harvey
6. blue-green: Living on the Edge by Shannon K. Butcher



Grey scale: white to black
1. First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones
2. The Unquiet Anthology
3. Carrier of the Mark by Leigh Fallon
4. The Daykeeper's Grimoire by Christy Raedeke
5. This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
6. The Reaping by M. Leighton, 01.07.12 ★★★



Read a rainbow (in order)



1. red: Sacred Sins by Nora Roberts
2. orange: The Gilded Web by Mary Balogh
3. yellow: The Heiress by Lynsay Sands
4. green: Sugar House, The by Laura Lippman
5. blue: Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts
6. indigo: Dark Desires by Eve Silver
7. violet: By His Majesty's Grace by Jennifer Blake



Bonus: Any book with two complementary colors on the cover. Complimentary colors appear directly opposite one another on the color wheel.

1. The King's Mistress by Emma Campion




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[Joann]

RLftCI "Z-A Cover Art Image Search ~ 2012"

Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

5/26 Read

Updated 01.10.12

Z: zoomed-in moon, Fateful by Claudia Gray
Y: yummy dessert, Carrot Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke
X: seXy black dress, Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost, 01.10.12 ★★★★★
W: wooden stake, The Bleeding Dusk by Colleen Gleason, 01.06.12 ★★★★
V: vampire slayer, When Twilight Burns by Colleen Gleason
U: uniform, Field of Dishonor by David Weber
T: thigh-high boots, Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost
S: spiral staircase, Killjoy by Julie Garwood
R: railroad tracks, The Affair by Lee Childs, 01.02.12 ★★★★★
Q: quintessential male hottie, Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione, 01.10.12 ★★★★
P: parasol, Heartless by Gail Carriger
O: orb, Succubus Shadows by Richelle Mead
N: naked chest, Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh
M: motorcycle, One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
L: low-cut dress, Succubus Dreams by Richelle Mead
K: knotted ribbon, Sacred Sins by Nora Roberts
J: jeopardous liason, The Vampire Voss by Colleen Gleason
I: iris, Duke of Sin by Adele Ashworth
H: high heels, Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong
G: gargoyle, This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
F: foamy waves, The Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan, 01.08.12 ★★★
E: embrace, Abandon the Night by Joss Ware
D: dark-haired dude, Of Masques and Martyrs by Christopher Golden
C: claw marks, Pride by Rachel Vincent
B: baby carriage, The 6th Target by James Patterson
A: assassin's blade, Shaedes of Gray by Amanda Bonilla




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[Joann]

RLftCI ~ Just Desserts Challenge ~

Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

Level: Baker's Dozen

2/13 Read

Updated 01.14.12

Hannah Swensen Series by Joanne Fluke

1. Blueberry Muffin Murder, 01.07.12 ★★★★
2. Lemon Meringue Pie Murder, 01.14.12 ★★★
3. Fudge Cupcake Murder
4. Sugar Cookie Murder
5. Peach Cobbler Murder
6. Cherry Cheesecake Murder
7. Key Lime Pie Murder
8. Candy Cane Murder
9. Carrot Cake Murder
10. Cream Puff Murder
11. Plum Pudding Murder
12. Gingerbread Cookie Murder
13. Devil's Food Cake Murder




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[Joann]

NBRC Goodreads Choice Awards (2011) Reading Challenge

Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

Level: Moderate

2/20 Read

Favorite Book of 2011

*Divergent by Veeronica Roth
Delirium by Lauren Oliver
The Paris Wife by Paula McLain



Best Fiction

*1Q84 by Haruki Murakami



Best Mystery & Thriller

The Affair by Lee Child, 01.02.12 ★★★★★



Best Historical Fiction

Madame Tussaud: A Novel of the French Revolution by Michelle Moran
The Second Duchess by Elizabeth Loupas
Becoming Marie Antoinette by Juliet Grey
Exit the Actress by Priya Parmar



Best Paranormal Fantasy

Succubus Revealed by Richelle Mead
This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
Hard Bitten by Chloe Neill
Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones
Hit List by Laurell K. Hamilton
Heartless by Gail Carriger
Hounded by Kevin Hearne
Blood Rights by Kristen Painter



Best Science Fiction

*11/22/63 by Stephen King



Best Romance

Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh
Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione, 01.10.12 ★★★★



* denotes winner

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[Joann]

NBRC ~ Antonym Challenge ~

Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

Level: Masters

1/40 Read

Updated 01.06.12

Pair 1: Never/Always
1. Never a Gentleman by Eileen Dreyer
2. The Next Always by Nora Roberts



Pair 2: Night/Day
3. One Night With a Prince by Sabrina Jeffries
4. Fairy Bad Day by Amanda Ashby



Pair 3: Living/Dying
5. Living on the Edge by Shannon K. Butcher
6. Dying Scream by Mary Burton



Pair 4: First/Last
7. First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones
8. Last Night's Scandal by Loretta Chase



Pair 5:King/Queen
9. At the King's Pleasure by Kate Emerson
10. Queen By Right by Anne Easter Smith



Pair 6: Dark/Light
11. Dark Desires by Eve Silver
12. Last Light by Terri Blackstock



Pair 7: Sacred/Unholy
13. Sacred Sins by Nora Roberts
14. Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane



Pair 8: Hellion/Angel
15. A Hellion in Her Bed by Sabrina Jeffries
16. Angel Souls and Devil Hearts by Christopher Golden



Pair 9: Lady/Gentleman
17. Lady of Devices by Shelley Adina
18. A Gentleman Never Tells by Amelia Grey



Pair 10: Duke/Duchess
19. Duke of Sin by Adele Ashworth
20. The Second Duchess by Elizabeth Loupas



Pair 11: Fade/Brighten
21. As Shadows Fade by Colleen Gleason
22. Bright Young Things by Anna Godbersen



Pair 12: Surrender/Victory
23. Surrender to Me by Sophie Jordan
24. The Short Victorious War by David Weber



Pair 13: Frost/Heat
25. Frost by Marianna Baer
26. Succubus Heat by Richelle Mead



Pair 14: Under/Over
27. Under Wraps by Hannah James
28. Someone to Watch Over Me by Lisa Kleypas



Pair 15: Wicked/Good
29. Wicked by Any Other Name by Linda Wisdom
30. Lost in a Good Book by Jasper Fforde



Pair 16: Reign/Serve
31. Night Reigns by Dianne Duvall
32. To Serve a King by Donna Russo Morin



Pair 17: Beautiful/Ugly
33. A Beautiful Dark by Jocelyn Davies
34. Uglies by Scott Westerfeld



Pair 18: Dusk/Dawn
35. The Bleeding Dusk by Colleen Gleason, 01.06.12 ★★★★
36. Darkness Dawns by Dianne Duvall



Pair 19: Right/Left
37. Blood Rights by Kristen Painter
38. Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones



Pair 20: Vengeance/Forgiveness
39. V is for Vengeance by Sue Grafton
40. Forgiven by Janet Fox




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[Joann]

NBRC Decades Challenge 11-11-11 to 12-12-12

Duration: 11.11.11 through 12.12.12

31/75 Read

Updated 01.14.11

2012: 0/12 Read
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2011: 11/11 Read
1) The Kings of Eternity by Eric Brown, 11.12.11 ★★★★
2) Dark Mirror by M.J. Putney, 11.13.11 ★★★★
3) Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews, 11.14.11 ★★★★★
4) Body of Sin by Eve Silver, 11.16.11 ★★★★
5) Oddily by Linda Pohring, 11.18.11 ★
6) Lethal by Sandra Brown, 11.21.11 ★★★★
7) The Girl in the Steel Corset by Kady Cross, 11.24.11 ★★★★
8) Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue by Stephanie Laurens, 11.25.11 ★★★★
9) The Bite Before Christmas Anthology, 12.02.11 ★★★★
10) The Rising Moon by Nilsa Rodriguez, 12.04.11 ★★
11) Wyoming Tough by Diana Palmer, 12.10.11 ★★★★



2010: 6/10 Read
1) Hidden Embers by Tessa Adams, 11.20.11 ★★★
2) Wolfgang's Revenge by Howard M. Tillison, 11.25.11 ★★★
3) The End of Marking Time by C.J. West, 12.03.11 ★★★★
4) Somewhere to Belong by Judith McCoy Miller, 12.05.11 ★★★★
5) Paranormalcy by Kiersten White, 12.06.11 ★★★★
6) Spider Bones by Kathy Reichs, 12.07.11 ★★★
7) Shadow Marked by Anna J. Evans
8) Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick
9) Hollowland by Amanda Hocking
10) Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane



2009: 4/9 Read
1) Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick, 11.18.11 ★★★
2) Covet by J.R. Ward, 11.19.11 ★★★
3) Friday Night Bites by Chloe Neill, 12.09.11 ★★★★
4) My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent, 01.04.12 ★★★★
5) The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley
6) Dying Scream by Mary Burton
7) At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost
8) Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost
9) As Shadows Fade by Colleen Gleason



2008: 4/8 Read
1) Me and My Ghoulfriends by Rose Pressey, 11.20.11 ★★★
2) Succubus on Top by Richelle Mead, 12.08.11 ★★★★
3) Hex Appeal by Linda Wisdom, 12.11.11 ★★★
4) The Devil You Know by Jenna Black
5) Accidentally Dead by Dakota Cassidy
6) Your Scandalous Ways by Loretta Chase
7) One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
8) The Bleeding Dusk by Colleen Gleason, 01.06.12 ★★★★



2007: 2/7 Read
1) The Devil Inside by Jenna Black, 12.02.11 ★★★★★
2) Key Lime Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke
3) Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost, 01.10.12 ★★★★★
4) The Harlequin by Laurell K. Hamilton
5) The 6th Target by James Patterson
6) Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh
7) Candy Cane Murder by Joanne Fluke



2006: 1/6 Read
1) Cherry Cheesecake Murder by Joanne Fluke
2) Micah by Laurell K. Hamilton, 01.03.12 ★★★
3) Danse Macabre by Laurell K. Hamilton
4) Morrigan's Cross by Nora Roberts
5) Dance of the Gods by Nora Roberts
6) Valley of Silence by Nora Roberts



2005: 1/5 Read
1) Wicked Nights by Nina Bangs, 11.23.11 ★★
2) Haunted by Kelley Armstrong
3) Last Light by Terri Blackstock
4) Peach Cobbler Murder by Joanne Fluke
5) Poison Study



2004: 0/4 Read
1) Incubus Dreams by Laurell K. Hamilton, 12.20.11 ★★★★
2) Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong
3) Duke of Sin by Adele Ashworth
4) Fudge Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke



2003: 1/3 Read
1) Lemon Meringue Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke, 01.14.12 ★★★
2) The Gathering Dark by Christopher Golden
3) Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon




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[Joann]

BDB Yearly Challenge: Brotherhood Name

Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

5/54 Read

IF I COULD PICK ANY BROTHERHOOD NAME, THAT NAME WOULD BE RHUTHLESS

I: Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione
F: First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones



I: I am Number Four by Pitticus Lore



C: Heartless by Gail Carriger
O: Delirium by Lauren Oliver
U: The Unquiet by J.D. Robb
L: Lugh, The Devil You Know by Jenna Black
D: Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon



P: Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder
I: Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione, 01.10.12 ★★★★
C: Nightfall by Ellen Conner
K: Kiss of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon



A: Abandon the Night by Joss Ware
N: Twice Bitten by Chloe Neill
Y: Blood Will Tell by Samantha Young



B: The Bleeding Dusk by Colleen Gleason, 01.06.12 ★★★★
R: Stasi Romanov, Wicked by Any Other Name by Linda Wisdom
O: One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
T: Talin McKade, Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh
H: Micah by Laurell K. Hamilton, 01.03.12 ★★★
E: Embrace the Night Eternal by Joss Ware
R: Celebrity in Death by J.D. Robb
H: Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost, 01.10.12 ★★★★★
O: Peter Octavian, Angel Souls and Devil Hearts by Christopher Golden
O: Nina Oberon, XVI by Julia Karr
D: Darkness Dawns by Dianne Duvall



N: Hard Bitten by Chloe Neill
A: As Shadows Fade by Colleen Gleason
M: Succubus Dreams by Richelle Mead
E: Everneath by Brodi Ashton



T: Touch If You Dare by Stephanie Rowe
H: Hollowland by Amanda Hocking
A: At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost
T: A Taste of the Nightlife by Sarah Zettel




N: Drink Deep by Chloe Neill
A: Stolen by Kelley Armstrong
M: Succubus Heat by Richelle Mead
E: Shadow Marked by Anna J. Evans




W: When Twilight Burns by Colleen Gleason
O: On the Edge by Ilona Andrews
U: Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane
L: Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward
D: Danse Macabre by Laurell K. Hamilton



B: Blood Rights by Kristen Painter
E: Angel of Darkness by Cynthia Eden



R: The Reaping by M. Leighton, 01.07.12 ★★★
H: Hollowmen by Amanda Hocking
U: Unholy Magic by Stacia Kane
T: This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
H: Haunted by Kelley Armstrong
L: The Harlequin by Laurell K. Hamilton
E: Dark Desires by Eve Silver
S: Succubus Shadows by Richelle Mead
S: Succubus Revealed by Richelle Mead

[Joann]

RLFTCI: Quarterly Challenge

~ Film Femme Fatales ~

Duration: January 1, 2012 to March 31, 2012

2/4 Read

Updated 01.07.12

1. Lucille Ball = comedic actress
Accidentally Dead by Dakota Cassidy

2. Bette Davis = kick ass/bitchy
Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost, 01.10.12 ★★★★★

3. Grace Kelly = princess in the making
The Second Duchess by Elizabeth Loupas

4. Barbara Stanwick = every girl
Blueberry Muffin Murder by Joanne Fluke, 01.07.12 ★★★★




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[Joann]

BDB Quarterly challenge: First Cut

Duration: January 1, 2012 - March 31, 2012

6/25 Read

First book: Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost, 01.10.12 ★★★★★
First person: Rogue by Rachel Vincent
First time: Darkness Dawns by Dianne Duvall
First aid: Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione (Eidolon is a doctor)
First World War: The Honor of the Queen by David Weber (War-themed & Military heroine)
First class: Out of Time by Monique Martin (Time travel)
First amendment: Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione (Religious theme), 01.10.12 ★★★★
First grade: I am Number Four by Pitticus Lore (YA)
First lady: Danse Macabre by Laurell K. Hamilton (Jean Claude is Master of the City)
First cut is the deepest: Any Way You Want It by Kathy Love (Ren is the lead vocalist in a rock band)



J: At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost
A: Stolen by Kelley Armstrong
N: Twice Bitten by Chloe Neill
U: Under the Moon by Natalie J. Damschroder
A: The Affair by Lee Child, 01.02.12 ★★★★★
R: The Dark and Hollow Places by Carrie Ryan
Y: Blood Will Tell by Samantha Young



First: One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
Second (The Forest of Hands and Teeth #2): The Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan, 01.08.12 ★★★
Third (Jazz Tremaine #3): Wicked by Any Other Name by Linda Wisdom



Wrath: Hard Bitten by Chloe Neill (Ethan Sullivan is a vampire/leader)
Beth: Dhampir by Barb Hendee (Magiere is Half-vamp/Half-human)
Mixed love: Micah by Laurell K. Hamilton, 01.03.12 ★★★
Cover color (Red): Sacred Sins by Nora Roberts
Cover couple: In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks, 01.11.12 ★★★★

[Joann]

RRRC Read-the-Season Irish Edition: GEIMHREADH (Winter)

Duration:December 22, 2011 - March 19, 2012

1/10 Read

G: V is for Vengeance by Sue Grafton
E: Never a Gentleman by Eileen Dreyer
I: I am Number Four by Pitticus Lore
M: The Gilded Web by Mary Balogh
H: Haunting Violet by Alyxandra Harvey
R: Sacred Sins by Nora Roberts
E: Embrace the Night Eternal by Joss Ware
A: The Affair by Lee Child, 01.02.12 ★★★★★
D: First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones
H: The Heiress by Lynsay Sands

[Joann]

January 2012 Reading List

Completed Books: 12

1. The Affair by Lee Child, 01.02.12
2. Micah by Laurell K. Hamilton, 01.03.12
3. My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent, 01.04.12
4. The Bleeding Dusk by Colleen Gleason, 01.06.12
5. Blueberry Muffin Murder by Joanne Fluke, 01.07.12
6. The Reaping by M. Leighton, 01.07.12
7. The Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan, 01.08.12
8. Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost, 01.10.12
9. Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione, 01.10.12
10. In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks, 01.11.12
11. Fairy Bad Day by Amanda Ashby, 01.13.12
12. Lemon Meringue Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke, 01.14.12
13. Never a Gentleman by Eileen Dreyer

Next up:

Under the Moon by Natalie J. Damshroder
I am Number Four by Pitticus Lore

Haunting Violet by Alyxandra Harvey
Wicked by Any Other Name by Linda Wisdom
Sacred Sins by Nora Roberts

Stolen by Kelley Armstrong
The Honor of the Queen by David Weber

Twice Bitten by Chloe Neill
The Godfather by Mario Puzo
Juliet Immortal by Stacey Jay

[Joann]

RLftCI It's All About The "New" Year - January Challenge

Duration: January 1, 2012 - January 31, 2012

4/6 Read

1. TBR/New-to-me Series: Sacred Sins by Nora Roberts
2. TBR/Friday the 13th: Blueberry Muffin Murder by Joanne Fluke, 01.07.12 ★★★★
3. Reader's Choice: The Affair by Lee Child, 01.02.12 ★★★★★
4. New-to-me Author: Never a Gentleman by Eileen Dreyer
5. Cuddle Up Day: In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks, 01.11.12 ★★★★
6. National Blood Donor Month: Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost, 01.10.12 ★★★★★

[Joann]

RRRC Read the Month Irish Edition
mi E-A-N-A-I-R (January)

Duration: January 1, 2012 - January 31, 2012

2/6 Read

E: Never a Gentleman by Eileen Dreyer
A: The Affair by Lee Child, 01.02.12 ★★★★★
N: Sacred Sins by Nora Roberts
A: Haunting Violet by Alyxandra Harvey
I: I am Number Four by Pitticus Lore
R: The Reaping by M. Leighton, 01.07.12 ★★★

[Joann]

RRRC January Monthly Challenge

Duration: January 1, 2012 - January 31, 2012

5/7 Read


1. 'J' is for January: Blueberry Muffin Murder by Joanne Fluke, 01.07.12 ★★★★
2. Happy Birthday Jane(Janelba)!: I am Number Four by Pitticus Lore
4. First-in-Series: Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost, 01.10.12★★★★★
5. Friday the 13th: The Reaping by M.Leighton, 01.07.12 ★★★
6. Elementary, my dear Watson: Lemon Meringue Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke, 01.14.12 ★★★
9. New Year: In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks, 01.11.12 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Sacred Sins by Nora Roberts

[Joann]

SOS Genre Juice Mini-Challenge

Duration: January 1, 2012 - January 31, 2012

2/2 Read

Challenge Complete 01.10.12

1. PNR -or- UF: Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost, 01.10.12 ★★★★★
3. NEW TO YOU AUTHOR: Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione, 01.10.12 ★★★★

[Joann]

SOS Aussie Cover Hunt Challenge

Duration: January 1, 2012 - January 31, 2012

3/3 Read

Challenge Complete 01.10.12

COLOR (red cover): My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent, 01.04.12 ★★★★
ITEM #1 (A beach or water scene): The Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan, 01.08.12 ★★★
ITEM #2 (a hawt dude): Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione, 01.10.12 ★★★★

[Joann]

PNR January 2012 Monthly Challenge

Paranormal Creatures challenge

Duration: January 1, 2012 - January 31, 2012

5/10 Read

1. vampires: Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost, 01.10.12 ★★★★★
2. werewolves: Stolen by Kelley Armstrong
3. shifters (wereleopard): Micah by Laurell K. Hamilton, 01.03.12 ★★★
4. gods/goddesses: Under the Moon by Natalie J. Damschroder
5. demons/angels: The Reaping by M. Leighton, 01.07.12 ★★★
6. witches: Wicked by Any Other Name by Linda Wisdom
7. fae/fairies: Fairy Bad Day by Amanda Ashby, 01.13.12 ★★★
8. aliens: I am Number Four by Pitticus Lore
9. ghosts: Haunting Violet by Alyxandra Harvey
10. slayers: The Bleeding Dusk by Colleen Gleason, 01.06.12 ★★★★

[Joann]

BDB Monthly challenge: January

Duration: January 1, 2012 - January 31, 2012

4/5 Read

1. First in a series: My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent, 01.04.12 ★★★★
2. Religious theme: Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione, 01.10.12 ★★★★
3. Purple cover: The Bleeding Dusk by Colleen Gleason, 01.06.12 ★★★★
4. Red, orange, yellow cover: I am Number Four by Pitticus Lore
5. Dark Lover: Micah by Laurell K. Hamilton (mixed species couple), 01.03.12 ★★★

[Joann]

SOS Mt. TBR Redux 2012

Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

Level: Mt. Everest

1/25 Read

**1. Stolen by Kelley Armstrong
**2. Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong
3. Industrial Magic by Kelley Armstrong
4. Haunted by Kelley Armstrong
5. Broken by Kelley Armstrong
6. No Humans Involved by Kelley Armstrong
7. Personal Demon by Kelley Armstrong
8. Living with the Dead by Kelley Armstrong
9. Frostbitten by Kelley Armstrong
10. Waking the Witch by Kelley Armstrong



11. On the Edge by Ilona Andrews
12. Twice Bitten by Chloe Neill
13. Hard Bitten by Chloe Neill
14. Drink Deep by Chloe Neill
15. The Demon You Know by Christine Warren
16. Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon
17. Kiss of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
18. Night Play by Sherrilyn Kenyon
19. Seize the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
20. A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin



21. Embrace the Night by Karen Chance
22. Dhampir by Barb Hendee
23. Micah by Laurell K. Hamilton, 01.03.12 ★★★
24. Danse Macabre Laurell K. Hamilton
25. The Harlequin Laurell K. Hamilton




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[Joann]

SOS One Hit Wonders of the ‘80s Challenge

Duration: January 6, 2012 - January 5, 2013

3/24 Read

1. Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners ~ (predominantly blue cover)
Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione

2. Tainted Love by Soft Cell ~ (vampire or werewolf as the main character)
Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost, 01.10.12 ★★★★★

3. Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves ~ (predominantly yellow cover)
Valley of Silence by Nora Roberts

4. She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby ~ (blindingly hot bod on the cover)
Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione, 01.10.12 ★★★★

5. Take on Me by A-Ha ~ (a character that rides a motorcycle)
One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost

6. 99 Luft Balloons by Nena ~ (a post-apocalyptic or war theme)
Embrace the Night Eternal by Joss Ware

7. I Wanna Be a Cowboy by Boys Don’t Cry ~ (an orange and/or red cover)
I am Number Four by Pitticus Lore

8. Iko Iko by The Belle Stars ~ (fire pictured on the cover)
Divergent by Veronica Roth

9. Pleasure and Pain by Divinyls ~ (a cover showing a hot body holding a deadly weapon)
When Twilight Burns by Colleen Gleason

10. I Wear My Sunglasses at Night by Corey Hart ~ (a character that can’t go out in daylight)
Twice Bitten by Chloe Neill

11. Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin ~ (humorous)
Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovitch

12. The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats ~ (a cover showing a man without a hat)
Nightfall by Ellen Connor

13. Kids in America by Kim Wilde ~ (Read 1 book that is considered to be Young Adult)
Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick

14. Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood ~ (any book in the sci-fi genre)
The Honor of the Queen by David Weber

15. I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow ~ Read 1 book with: a guy who’s tough but sweet -OR- a cover featuring some serious eye candy -OR- a cover showing actual candy

16. It’s Raining Men by Weather Girls ~ Read 1 book with: a character that can control or affect the weather -OR- a scene set during a rain storm -OR- a cover showing rain or lightning

17. Puttin’ on the Ritz by Taco ~ (a character who is wealthy)
Celebrity in Death by J.D. Robb

18. Lady in Red by Chris DeBurgh ~ (a woman in red on the cover)
Blood Sin by Marie Treanor

19. Mickey by Toni Basil ~ a character or author named Mickey, Mike, or Michael)
Mike Kingston, Blueberry Muffin Murder by Joanne Fluke, 01.07.12 ★★★★

20. Cars by Gary Numan ~ (a car on the cover)
On the Edge by Ilona Andrews

21. Turning Japanese by The Vapors ~ Read 1 book set in Asia -OR- with characters of Asian heritage (ex: Lily Yu in Eileen Wilks’ series) -OR- ANY book you really love

22. Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell ~ Read 1 book with: characters who watch over and protect mortals or others of their kind -OR- a shower scene -OR- a cover featuring a great pair of eyes

23. Too Shy by Kajagoogoo ~ Read 1 book with: a character who’s name you have trouble pronouncing -OR- a cover that is predominantly pink

24. Always Something there to Remind Me by Naked Eyes ~ Read 1 book with: a character having trouble with their memory -OR- a (nearly) naked person on the cover -OR- ANY historical romance

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