January 2012 Challenge

[Joann]

It does sound ike a teeth-grinder, however, I'll go ahead and read it. Will let you know what I think. Stuff like that does tend to annoy me.

But then again, I'm one of the few people I know that enjoys re-reading Skye O'Malley. I tend to refer to Bertrice Small as bodice-ripper writer extraordinaire. I just love her writing.

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Oh, Joann! I remember reading way back when -- and not being able to put it down, LOL! So, yes, I would be very interesting in getting your take on it. I just love the cover on and have been tempted to read it just b/c of that, I'm such a book-cover-ho. ☺

[Joann]

That makes me so happy to hear, Lisa Kay. The first time I read was not long after it first came out....way back when. :) I think I probably read it every 3 or 5 years or so. I'm probably due to read it again soon. Even though many find the subject matter shocking if not appalling, I tend to lose myself in the author's writing.

Funny enough, many of the books I read is beacuse I fall in love with the cover. So I suppose that makes me a book-cover-ho right along with you. At least I'm in good company!

[Donna]

Do all the books need to be in the romance category?

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Nope. Any genre, Donna.

[Turtlecollector Dennis]

I'm in. Reserved for my list.

Start: Jan 1-31, 2012
Completed: 6/6

1. Books from TBR list:
Waking Nightmare by Kylie Brant 1/15/12 ♥♥♥♥
Fade to Black by Leslie Parrish 1/13/12 ♥♥♥♥

2. Reader's Choice:
Lie with Me by Stephanie Tyler 1/8/12 ♥♥♥♥

Category 1: Friday the 13th
The Gallows Bird by Camilla Lackberg 1/2/12 ♥♥♥♥♥

Category 2: What's the Weather Like?
Hot Property by Sherryl Woods 1/2/12 ♥♥♥

Category 3: New Year's
Stolen Fury by Elisabeth Naughton 1/10/12 ♥♥♥♥

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Great, Kirsten!

[Bookcrazy]

so here's my to read list

0/6

1.&2. TBR List:
Cayla Kluver – Alera
Melissa Marr – Gegen das Sommerlicht (Wicked lovely)

3.&4. New Author:
Susanna Carr – The year of living shamelessly
Ashley March – Romancing the countess

5. Reader's Choice: Richelle Mead – Succubus Revealed

6. Cuddle Up: Christie Kelley – Scandal of the season

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Looks, good, Bookcrazy. I haven't read one of those authors. I'll have to check them out. Love the covers, though. ☺

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Kirsten, I see you put in your books. Now I have read Sherryl Woods, and heard of Elisabeth Naughton, but the others are new to me. More authors to check out! My Mt. TBR is going to be out of control.

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Ah! Jenny, you have . Man-oh-man! I saw the best posters for that, but I can't find it now. I'll keep looking. Hope you enjoy it -- and the rest. Loved .

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Found them! Which do you prefer? A. or B.?



A.



B.

[Susan (susayq ~), Moderator]

A!!! Definitely A! Kinda makes Abe Lincoln hot ;)

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Trollop! (view spoiler)[Just kidding! ;) (hide spoiler)]

[Susan (susayq ~), Moderator]

that's why you love me heehee :)

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Oh! (view spoiler)[It is! How did you know? **hee hee** (hide spoiler)]

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

You'll have to let us know what you think of the book. Are you going to see the movie, Jenny?

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

I don't know. Tim Burton usually does a pretty exacting job, IMHO.

[taita]

I'm in. Need to think about my selections though.

[Bookcrazy]

Lisa Kay wrote: "Looks, good, Bookcrazy. I haven't read one of those authors. I'll have to check them out. Love the covers, though. ☺"

for me these are also new authors except Richelle Mead. It's the last book of the succubus/Georgina Kincaid series. I hope it's good.

[Heather]

Great to have you Taita!

[Susan (susayq ~), Moderator]

Isit sad that I can't wait for January so I can start these books?

[Bookcrazy]

Susan (susayq) wrote: "Isit sad that I can't wait for January so I can start these books?"

yes ;) But only because I still have to do with the december challenge.
Or is it sad, that I still have to read for the december challenge ? ;) I hope I'll make it in time...

[Susan (susayq ~), Moderator]

I'm sure you'll make it in time! I have another challenge that started this month and carries over to next month that I need to finish, but I want to start on the list for this challenge LOL

[Heather]

Not sad as I keep wanting to read 2 of the books I have set up for this challenge. lol

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Bookcrazy, I haven't read anything by Richelle Mead before, and since the first book in her Georgina Kincaid series, is free right now on audible.com, I went for it.

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Susan (susayq) wrote: "Is it sad that I can't wait for January so I can start these books?"

Totally understandable, LOL!

[Bookcrazy]

Lisa Kay wrote: "Bookcrazy, I haven't read anything by Richelle Mead before, and since the first book in her Georgina Kincaid series, is free right now on audible.com, I went for it.
..."

Free, great ☺ Then you can give it a try, nothing to loose.
But I have to 'say', I don't like the cover. I'm a huge fan of the german 'older' covers (there's a new edition). They are so different and pretty.




Hope you like it - I like her "Vampire Academy" series too - a bit more ☺

[Heather]

Lisa Kay wrote: "Bookcrazy, I haven't read anything by Richelle Mead before, and since the first book in her Georgina Kincaid series, is free right now on audible.com, I went for it.

[bookcover..."

You had me at FREE!

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Oh, Bookcrazy! I much prefer the German cover too. I haven't tried her Vampire Academy series; been thinking about it, though.

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Heather wrote: "You had me at FREE!"

You didn't see that in the "Free" thread? Good thing it is still available, Sugar Plum.

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Yeah, Gisela posted it there on Dec 27, 2011 @ 05:42 p.m. Thanks, Gisela! I got it. ☺

[Susan (susayq ~), Moderator]

I just downloaded it! I guess it'll be moving up my list :)

[Gisela, Moderator]

Lisa Kay wrote: "Yeah, Gisela posted it there on Dec 27, 2011 @ 05:42 p.m. Thanks, Gisela! I got it. ☺

"

You're welcome!

[Victoria]

I'm in! :D First challenge here:)

I think I'll use these books

From my TBR:
When Passion Rules by Johanna Lindsay
Splendid by Julia Quinn

Reader's Choice:
The Third Son by Elise Marion

123rd Tournament of Roses Parade:
It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Philips

New Year's (new author)
Elizabeth Thornton, haven't decided on book yet.

Cuddle Up Day
Smitten by Colleen Coble

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Welcome to your first! challenge, Flame! Good Gravey Beans! I used to read a lot of Elizabeth Thornton, but I can't remember a good title off hand. I've been up all night, LOL!

[Heather]

Welcome in Flame! Which book will you be starting with?

[Amy J.]

0/6


TBR more than 5 months
1. Torment by Lauren Kate
2. Clockwork Prince by Cassandra Clare

Reader's Choice
3. Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh

New Author
4. Juliet Immortal by Stacey Jay

Friday the 13th
5. The Night Eternal by Guillermo del Toro

Weather
6. I Burn for You by Susan Sizemore

[Heather]

Great to have you, Amy J.
Good luck!

[Susan (susayq ~), Moderator]

Great, Flame, glad you could join us! You too, Amy J.!

[Susan (susayq ~), Moderator]

RLftCi - January It's All About the New Year

1/6 Completed

from TBR list
Black Jack by Lora Leigh
The Ninth Wife by Amy Stolls

Friday the 13th - murder Glory in Death by JD Robb

✔ 123rd Tournament of Roses The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton 1/1/12

Blood Donor Month Infinite Days by Rebecca Maizel

my choice to be determined

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Unread:


Dear heavens, that was one of the hottest books I've read in a long while!

[Heather]

And she's off....
;-)

[Susan (susayq ~), Moderator]

HAHAHA I started this late yesterday evening and had a hard time putting it down to go to sleep. Then, when I got up this morning, the first thing I did was grab Braxton and finish this off. It was good and HOT! I'm on the hunt for the 2nd in the series now ;)

[Gisela, Moderator]

Susan (susayq) wrote: "HAHAHA I started this late yesterday evening and had a hard time putting it down to go to sleep. Then, when I got up this morning, the first thing I did was grab Braxton and finish this off. It w..."

I was considering reading it for the challenge, now I'll read it for sure!

[Victoria]

Hmm, I think I'm gonna be starting with Splendid! I need to read a historical romance:D Haven't read one for so long!

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

That's a good one, Flame! Enjoy.

[Heather]

It's All About The "New" Year - January Challenge
Completed 1/6

1. From my TBR list (Jun ’11): Love Me to Death by Allison Brennan
2. From my TBR list (Apr ’11): Enchanted, Inc. by Shanna Swendson
3. New Year's (New Author): If You Hear Her by Shiloh Walker
4. Cuddle Up Day: Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs
5. Friday the 13th: Seduction in Death by J.D. Robb 1/2 (4.5 stars)
6. My Choice: Daybreak by Ellen Connor


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Unread:

[Heather]

It's All About The "New" Year - January Challenge
Completed 2/6

1. From my TBR list (Jun ’11): Love Me to Death by Allison Brennan
2. From my TBR list (Apr ’11): Enchanted, Inc. by Shanna Swendson
3. New Year's (New Author): If You Hear Her by Shiloh Walker
4. Cuddle Up Day: Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs 1/3 (4.5 stars)
5. Friday the 13th: Seduction in Death by J.D. Robb 1/2 (4.5 stars)
6. My Choice: Daybreak by Ellen Connor

Read:


Unread:

[Bookcrazy]

1/6

1.&2. TBR List:
Cayla Kluver – Alera
Melissa Marr – Gegen das Sommerlicht (Wicked lovely)

3.&4. New Author:
Susanna Carr – The year of living shamelessly
Ashley March – Romancing the countess ★★★★

5. Reader's Choice: Richelle Mead – Succubus Revealed

6. Cuddle Up: Christie Kelley – Scandal of the season

[Victoria]

Completed: 1/6

From my TBR:
When Passion Rules by Johanna Lindsay
Splendid by Julia Quinn (4 Jan)

Reader's Choice:
The Third Son by Elise Marion

123rd Tournament of Roses Parade:
It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Philips

New Year's (new author)
Tender the Storm by Elizabeth Thornton

Cuddle Up Day
Smitten by Colleen Coble