2012 January Monthly Challenge - Participant's Thread

[[deleted user]]

I'm in so lets see.....
J: Band of Angels: A Novel

Bday: A viscious fan's list & 1st in a series Soul Screamers, Vol. 1: My Soul to Lose; My Soul to Take; My Soul to Save (only reading the first two books in the volume)
Friday 13th Lucinda, Dangerously

Year of the Dragon Courting Darkness

Australia Expectations of Happiness

New Author To Die For: A Novel of Anne Boleyn

Choice Book Stolen

[KarenF]

Had to make some changes when I realized I was going by last year's B-day rules :)

3/8 Read

J for January: Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich
Happy B-day Karyn!: Judgment in Death by J.D. Robb
First-in-Series: The Chief by Monica McCarty
Elementary, My Dear Watson: Through the Grinder by Cleo Coyle 1/6/12
Year of the Dragon: The Dragon Who Loved Me by G.A. Aiken 1/3/12
Australia Day: Tempting Evil by Keri Arthur
New Year: In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks
My Choice: Coming Home for Christmas: A Christmas in Paradise\O Christmas Tree\No Crib for a Bed by Carla Kelly 1/5/12

Unread:

Read:

[Sharon]

READ: 1/10
1. January: Hate List - Jennifer Brown
2. Happy Birthday (Felisha): My Horizontal Life - Chelsea Handler 1/8
3. South Africa: Forgive Me - Amanda Eyre Ward
4. First in Series: Iron King - Julie Kagawa
5. Friday the 13th: On the Street Where You Live - Mary Higgins Clark
6. Elementary My Dear Watson: A Study in Scarlet - Arthur Conan Doyle
7. Year of the Dragon: Eragon - Christopher Paolini
8. Australia Day: The Future of Us - Jay Asher
9. New Author: House of Scorpion - Nancy Farmer
10. Reader's Choice: A King's Ransom - Jude Watson

[Sandra]

Hooray, Susan (susayq)!

[Kerstin]

Congrats, Susan!

[Nichole]

I'm in

3 of 10

1. J -

2. Happy Birthday -

3. Reader's Choice -

[Nikki ♥]

RRMC-January 2012
2/10


1. "J" Title:
2. Birthday:
3. South Africa:
4. First-in-Series:
5. Friday the 13th:
6. Elementary, my dear Watson:
7. Year of the Dragon:
8. Australia Day:
9. New Year: Wicked Intentions by Elizabeth Hoyt 1/8/12
10. Reader's Choice: Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts 1/4/12

[Vi]

Yeah, could be. But I should be done with the book in a day or two. Sorry to hear you gave up on it but I understand :)

Susan (susayq) wrote: 1 book behind, Vi? Oh my! It's cause you're reading that HUGE Rhapsody book that I gave up on LOL"

[Bookchaser]

2012 January Monthly Challenge

2/8 Completed

01. "J" is for January: Read a book in which the title starts with J or the author's first or last name starts with J.
Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis
02. Happy Birthday!: (January 5th) Happy Birthday to Me!
Hidden Summit by Robyn Carr
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from South Africa.
Skip
04. First-in-Series: Read a book which is the first book in a series.
Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts 01/03/12
05. Friday the 13th: Read a horror book or a book with monsters in it or the word 'monster' in the title.
Crown of Crystal Flame by C.L. Wilson
06. Elementary, My Dear Watson: Read a classic Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle or adaptions of the same or any mystery book.
Skip
07. Year of the Dragon: Read a book with a dragon on the cover or with 'dragon' in the title or a book with a dragon-shifter.
Kiss of Fate by Deborah Cooke
08. Australia Day: Read a book by an Australian author or set in Australia or a book with at least 2 of these colors: Blue, Red or White on the cover.
Her Best Friend by Sarah Mayberry
09. New Year: Read a book by a new-to-you author.
In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks 01/08/12
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Hearts and Swords: Four Original Stories of Celta by Robin D. Owens

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[FlibBityFLooB]

2/3 read :)

1. Starts with J - Just For You by Mykles - 1/3/12, ★★★★
2. Birthday (Fiza) - Divergent by Roth - 1/8/12, ★★★★★
3. My Choice - Touch of Power by Snyder

[Nicola]

Way to go Susan and Kerstin! :-)

[Nicola]

January Monthly Challenge
5/10 completed
1. 'J' is for January:
Lovers and Players by Jackie Collins 08/01/2012

2. Happy Birthday!: No "N's" so Happy Birthday Michelle!
Rescue by Anita Shreve 04/01/2012
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from South Africa.

4. First-in-Series: Read a book which is the first book in a serie
Matched by Ally Condie 03/01/2012

5. Friday the 13th: Read a horror book or a book with monsters in it or the word 'monster' in the title.
Haunted Love by Cynthia Leitich Smith. 05/01/2012

6. Elementary, my dear Watson: Read a classic Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle or adaptations of the same or any mystery book.

7. Year of the Dragon: Read a book with dragon on the cover or on the title or a book with dragon-shifter.

8. Australia Day:
All The Rivers Run by Nancy Cato

9. New Year : -
Under Gemini by Rosamunde Pilcher (new to me) Jan 2, 2012
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.-

Challenge Duration: January 1 to January 31, 2012

[Lauren]

Halfway through.
Complete: 5/8

January

1. January: Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz (Jan 1)
2. Happy Birthday Beth: When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn (Jan 6)
3. South Africa: Riptide by Cherry Adair
4. First in Series: Nightfall by Ellen Connor (Jan 15)
5. Year of the Dragon: Kiss of Fire by Deborah Cook
6. Australia Day: Blood Sin by Marie Treanor
7. New Author: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh (Jan 1)
8. Reader's Choice:The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter (Jan 5)

[Alexis]

January 2012 Monthly Challenge
1/1-1/31
2/5

1. J is for January Hot Six by Janet Evanovich
2. Happy Birthday Angie! Torment by Lauren Kate 1/6
4. First in Series My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent
7. The Year of the Dragon The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson 1/9
10. Reader's Choice City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare

[Erin]

RRRC January 2012 Challenge:

Read: 2/5

4. First in Series: How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks 1/7/12
7. Year of the Dragon: Dragon on Top in Supernatural by G.A. Aiken
8. Australia Day: Elizabeth's Wolf by Lora Leigh
9. New Year: Black Gold by Vivian Arend 1/3/12
Reader's Choice: Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews

[Hina]

6/10 Completed


1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a January birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. January Birthday List

3. Geography: Prelude to a Scandal by Delilah Marvelle.

4. First-in-Series: Charming the Highlander by Janet Chapman.

5. Friday the 13th:Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian. Completed 1/9/12 **** (4 Stars)

6. Elementary, my dear Watson: Betrayal in Death by J.D. Robb. Completed 1/5/12 ***** (5 Stars)

7. Year of the Dragon: Eternal Embers by Tessa Adams. Completed 1/4/12 **** (4 Stars)

8. Australia Day: Undressed by Heather McAllister. Completed 1/4/12 **** (4 Stars)

9. New Year :No Dress Required by Cari Quinn. Completed 1/4/12 *** (3 Stars)

10. Reader's Choice: The Lovers by Mechele Armstrong. Completed 1/3/12 *** (3 Stars)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I'm going to try for 5 this month! I will post as I go. I am upping this to 8 since I have already finished 5 and still have a couple of weeks to read!

5 of 8. Updated 1.9.12




1. 'J' is for January: Cowboy Casanova by Lorelei James 1.5.12
2. Happy Birthday Melinda!: Naked Edge by Pamela Clare 1.3.12
4. First-in-Series: Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis 1.9.12
5. Friday the 13th: Whispers in the Dark by Maya Banks 1.6.12
10. Reader's Choice: Undeniably Yours by Shannon Stacey 1.4.12

[Shannon]

I am in for 3 books.

January 2012 RRRC Monthly Challenge
Goal 3/3 Completed by 1/9/12

1. Happy Birthday to Me!: Sarah's list/ The Awakening by L.J. Smith (The Vampire Diaries #1) Completed 1/4/12
2. First in Series: Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater (Wolves of Mercy Falls #1) Completed 1/9/12
3. Australia Day: Tempting Evil by Keri Arthur Completed 1/5/12

[Julianna]

Update 1/9
1. 'J' is for January: Firestorm by Ann Jacobs (1/5)★★★1/2

Completed 1/10

[Dragana]

2012 January Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1.1.2012. - 31.1.2012.
Books read: 4/5

'J' is for January (author's last name starts with 'J') ~ New Spring
First-in-Series (first book in a series) ~ In Bed with a Highlander ☆☆☆ 04.01.
Year of the Dragon (book with dragon-shifter) ~ Playing With Fire ☆☆☆☆ 10.01.
New Year (new-to-you author) ~ How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire ☆☆☆ 07.01.
Reader's Choice (any book of your choice) ~ All I Ever Wanted ☆☆☆☆ 03.01.

[Hina]

7/10 Completed


1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a January birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. January Birthday List

3. Geography: Prelude to a Scandal by Delilah Marvelle.

4. First-in-Series: Charming the Highlander by Janet Chapman. Completed 1/10/12 **** (4 Stars)

5. Friday the 13th:Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian. Completed 1/9/12 **** (4 Stars)

6. Elementary, my dear Watson: Betrayal in Death by J.D. Robb. Completed 1/5/12 ***** (5 Stars)

7. Year of the Dragon: Eternal Embers by Tessa Adams. Completed 1/4/12 **** (4 Stars)

8. Australia Day: Undressed by Heather McAllister. Completed 1/4/12 **** (4 Stars)

9. New Year :No Dress Required by Cari Quinn. Completed 1/4/12 *** (3 Stars)

10. Reader's Choice: The Lovers by Mechele Armstrong. Completed 1/3/12 *** (3 Stars)

[Erin]

RRRC January 2012 Challenge:

Read: 3/5

4. First in Series: How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks 1/7/12
7. Year of the Dragon: Dragon on Top in Supernatural by G.A. Aiken 1/9/12
8. Australia Day: Elizabeth's Wolf by Lora Leigh
9. New Year: Black Gold by Vivian Arend 1/3/12
Reader's Choice: Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews

[Hina]

8/10 Completed


1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.

2. Happy Birthday Barbara!: Take a Chance on Me by Susan Donovan

3. Geography: Prelude to a Scandal by Delilah Marvelle. Completed 1/10/12 ** (2 Stars)

4. First-in-Series: Charming the Highlander by Janet Chapman. Completed 1/10/12 **** (4 Stars)

5. Friday the 13th:Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian. Completed 1/9/12 **** (4 Stars)

6. Elementary, my dear Watson: Betrayal in Death by J.D. Robb. Completed 1/5/12 ***** (5 Stars)

7. Year of the Dragon: Eternal Embers by Tessa Adams. Completed 1/4/12 **** (4 Stars)

8. Australia Day: Undressed by Heather McAllister. Completed 1/4/12 **** (4 Stars)

9. New Year :No Dress Required by Cari Quinn. Completed 1/4/12 *** (3 Stars)

10. Reader's Choice: The Lovers by Mechele Armstrong. Completed 1/3/12 *** (3 Stars)

[Delitealex]

I'm in for 8

January Monthly Challenge

This thread is for the participants to post their list and update their progress. The suggestions thread is located HERE .

1. 'J' is for January: Highlander christmas by Janet Chapman1/5

2. Happy Birthday!: Kissed by Darkness by Shea Mccleod

3. Geography: Prelude to a scandal by Delilah Marvelle

4. First-in-Series: Delicate freakin flower by Eve Langlais

7. Year of the Dragon: Taken by the Dragon by Lilah Claret

8. Australia Day: Bound by blood by Cynthia Eden

9. New Year : Strange Neighbors by Ashln chase

10. Reader's Choice: Spirit bound by christine Feehan1/3

[Fran, Moderator]

2012 January Monthly Challenge

5/6 Done

J is for January: Devon's Pair by Jane Rylon 1/5
Happy Birthday theandrelle!: New Year's Kiss by Tielle St. Clare1/1
Friday the 13th:Infinite Days(the vampires in this book are true monsters)1/3
New Year: Werewolf in the North Woods by Vicki Lewis Thompson
First In Series:Tempting The Beast
Reader's Choice: After The Ceremony 1/6
Australia:(cover with blue and white)Beautiful Disaster 1/10

[Joann]

RRRC January Monthly Challenge

Duration: January 1, 2012 - January 31, 2012

3/7 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
9. New Year: In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks
10. Reader's Choice: Sacred Sins by Nora Roberts

[Carla D.]

RRRC January Monthly Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2012 - January 31, 2012
0/4 Read

1. 'J' is for January: James Potter and the Hall of Elders' Crossing by G. Norman Lippert
4. First-in-Series: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
9. New Year: The Last Time I Saw Paris by Elizabeth Adler
10. Reader's Choice: The Notebook by Nicholas Sparcks

[Carrie]

1/5 completed.

First-in-Series:
Friday the 13th:
Elementary, my dear Watson: Death on a Sliver Tray by Rosemary Stevens (Jan. 10)
New Year :
Reader's Choice:

[Amy ~Lover of Books~]

3/5 Completed

1. 'J' is for January: You Against Me by Jenny Downham 1/3 (4 stars)

2. Happy Birthday to Me!: The Future of Us 1/6 (4 stars)

4. First-in-Series: Legend 1/9 (4 stars)

9. New Year: TBD

10. Reader's Choice: TBD

[Sandra]

Hooray, Shannon!

[Barbara ★]

READ: 3/10
1. January: Hidden Fire - Jo Davis
2. Happy Birthday Angie!: Grave Sight - Charlaine Harris 1/4
3. South Africa: Those in Peril - Wilbur Smith
4. First in Series:The Gathering - Kelley Armstrong
5. Friday the 13th:No Werewolves Allowed - Cheyenne McCray
6. Elementary My Dear Watson:6 Killer Bodies - Stephanie Bond
7. Year of the Dragon: Dragon Bound - Thea Harrison
8. Australia Day:Drowned Wednesday - Garth Nix (Australian author) 1/10
9. New Author:The Twisted Tale of Stormy Gale - Christine Bell
10. Reader's Choice: 10th Anniversary - James Patterson 1/2

[Christine]

3/8 completed

1. 'J' is for January: Jacquelyn Frank – Adam – currently reading
2. Happy Birthday, Crystal!: Turn Coat by Jim Butcher
4. First-in-Series: First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones – Jan 04
6. Elementary, my dear Watson: Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb
7. Year of the Dragon: Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken
8. Australia Day: (Blue, Red or White in the cover.) A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
9. New Year: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern – Jan 09
10. Reader's Choice: Mercy Thompson: Homecoming by Patricia Briggs - Jan 05

[Isabella]

I'm trying for 10

04/10

1-"J" for January: Immortal In Death by J.D Robb
2-Happy Birthday: Girl with a pearl Earring
3-Geography: The man with the brown suit
4-First in Series: My blood Approves
5-Friday the 13th: Lord Of The Flies
6-Elementary my dear Watson: Rebecca
7-Year Of the Dragon: Dragon Bound
8-Australia's Day: I'm the messenger
9-New Year: Magic bites by Ilona Andrews
10-Reader's Choice: The Titan's Curse

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[Lacy]

I'm in for 5 and I will post as I go!

RRRC January Monthly Challenge 2012

2/5 Completed

1. Reader's Choice: Manhunt by Janet Evanovich - 1/1/2012 - 4 Stars
2. Year of the Dragon: The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson - 1/10/2012 - 5 Stars
3.
4.
5.

[Hayley]

Congrats Shannon!

[Lady Jaye]

All done!

January 2012 Monthly Challenge
5/5 Read

2. Happy Birthday Lacy! Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie (12 Jan) ★★★

4. First-in-Series: Storm Front by Jim Butcher (3.Jan) ★★★★

6. Elementary, my dear Watson: The Scandal in Bohemia by A.C. Doyle (7.Jan) ★★★★

9. New Year: Touch the Dark by Karen Chance (10 Jan) ★★

10. Reader's Choice: Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs (2.Jan) ★★★★

[~Leslie~]

2/8

1. 'J' is for January:Just the Way You Are1/4/12 *** stars

2. Happy Birthday!: One for the Money Happy Birthday Kristen!1/10/12 **** stars

4. First-in-Series: Through a Dark Mist

6. Elementary, my dear Watson:What Angels Fear

7. Year of the Dragon: Dragon Bound

8. Australia Day: The English Heiress

9. New Year : No Regrets

10. Reader's Choice: Fate's Edge

TO READ


READ

[Hayley]

Congrats Lady Jaye!

[Lady Jaye]

Thanks, Hayley :)

[Shannon]

Hayley wrote: "Congrats Shannon!"

Thanks Hayley!

[Shannon]

Sandra wrote: "Hooray, Shannon!"

Thanks Sandra!

[Alexis]

January 2012 Monthly Challenge
1/1-1/31
3/5

1. J is for January Hot Six by Janet Evanovich 1/11
2. Happy Birthday Angie! Torment by Lauren Kate 1/6
4. First in Series My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent
7. The Year of the Dragon The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson 1/9
10. Reader's Choice City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare

[Katharina]

January 2012 Monthly Reading Challenge
1/3 Completed

1. J Author Fabulous Beast by Stephanie James aka Jayne Ann Krentz or Double Standards by Judith McNaught

2. [image error] Kaity! In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks 1/10

8. The Wind and the Sea by Marsha Canham

[Desperado]

January 2012 RRRC Monthly Challenge
Goal: 5/8 Completed

1. "J" read: Jealous And Freakn' by Eve Langlais ★★★★☆ 1/1
2. Happy Birthday to ME!: A Million Suns by Beth Revis
4. First-in-Series: In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks ★★☆☆☆ 1/2
5. Fright Night: Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion
7. Here, There Be Dragons: Stormwalker by Allyson James ★★★★☆ 1/11
8. Australian Outback: Lothaire by Kresley Cole
9. New-to-Me: Devil's Kiss by Zoe Archer ★★★☆☆ 1/6
10. Reader's Choice: Jeweled by Anya Bast ★★★★☆ 1/5

[Angela]

Geography is my least favourite category.
Anyone have a good UF or PNR for this one?

[Sandra]

Sorry Angie :(

Hooray, Lady Jaye!

[Dragana]

2012 January Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1.1.2012. - 31.1.2012.
Books read: 5/5 (Completed at 12.01.2012.)

'J' is for January (author's last name starts with 'J') ~ New Spring ☆☆☆☆ 11.01.
First-in-Series (first book in a series) ~ In Bed with a Highlander ☆☆☆ 04.01.
Year of the Dragon (book with dragon-shifter) ~ Playing With Fire ☆☆☆☆ 10.01.
New Year (new-to-you author) ~ How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire ☆☆☆ 07.01.
Reader's Choice (any book of your choice) ~ All I Ever Wanted ☆☆☆☆ 03.01.



Yay finished! And congrats to all others! :)

[Heather]

Congrats all!

[Hina]

10/10 Completed


1. 'J' is for January: Instant Attraction by Jill Shalvis. Completed 1/12/12 **** (4 Stars)

2. Happy Birthday Barbara!: Take a Chance on Me by Susan Donovan. Completed 1/12/12 ***** (5 Stars)

3. Geography: Prelude to a Scandal by Delilah Marvelle. Completed 1/10/12 ** (2 Stars)

4. First-in-Series: Charming the Highlander by Janet Chapman. Completed 1/10/12 **** (4 Stars)

5. Friday the 13th:Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian. Completed 1/9/12 **** (4 Stars)

6. Elementary, my dear Watson: Betrayal in Death by J.D. Robb. Completed 1/5/12 ***** (5 Stars)

7. Year of the Dragon: Eternal Embers by Tessa Adams. Completed 1/4/12 **** (4 Stars)

8. Australia Day: Undressed by Heather McAllister. Completed 1/4/12 **** (4 Stars)

9. New Year :No Dress Required by Cari Quinn. Completed 1/4/12 *** (3 Stars)

10. Reader's Choice: The Lovers by Mechele Armstrong. Completed 1/3/12 *** (3 Stars)

[Vi]

Angie, google search revealed and is set in SA. The former is UF and the latter is horror. Not sure if they're up to your taste.