2012 January Monthly Challenge - Participant's Thread

[Wan]

RRRC Monthly
Duration: 1/1-1/31 2012
3/5 Completed

1. 'J' is for January: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward
4. First-in-Series: Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs
8. Year of the Dragon:Dragon Shifter The Nymph King by Gena Showalter 1/7 (5)
9. New Year : a new-2-me author Hunting Season by Shelly Laurenston 1/3 (5)
10. My Choice: Slow Ride by Erin McCarthy 1/9 (4)

[Fran, Moderator]

2012 January Monthly Challenge

6/6 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: (new author)Beautiful Disaster 1/10
Reader's Choice: After The Ceremony 1/6
Australia:(author and setting Australia)Girl In A Vintage Dress 1/11

[Hayley]

Congrats Dragana, Hina, and Fran!!

[Christine]

Halfway there!

4/8 completed

1. 'J' is for January: Jacquelyn Frank – Adam – Jan 12
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

[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 Marvelle1/11

4. First-in-Series: Delicate freakin flower by Eve Langlais1/12

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

8. Australia Day: Bound by blood by Cynthia Eden1/11

9. New Year : Strange Neighbors by Ashlyn chase

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

[Fran, Moderator]

Thanks Hayley!

Congrats Dragana and Hina!

[Kerstin]

Congrats Lady Jaye, Dragana, Hina, and Fran!

[Sandra]

Hooray, Dragana, Hina & Fran!!!

[~Leslie~]

3/8

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 Edge1/11/12 ***** stars

TO READ


READ

[KarenF]

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

5/8 Read

J for January: Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich 1/9/12
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 1/10/12
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:

[Desperado]

January 2012 RRRC Monthly Challenge
Goal: 6/8 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 ★★★★☆ 1/13
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

[Amy ~Lover of Books~]

4/5 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: Awake at Dawn 1/13 (5 stars)

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

6/8 Read

1. "J" - The Tin Star by J L Langley √ 14-Jan
2. Happy Birthday Bookwatcher! - Among the Living √ 4-Jan
3. Sth Africa - skip
4. 1st in a series - Life Lessons
5. Friday 13th - skip
6. Dr Watson I presume - Fish & Chips √ 6-Jan
7. Year of the Dragon - The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
8. Australia Day! - A Note in the Margin √ 11-Jan
9. New year, new author - Nothing Ever Happens √ 3-Jan
10. Me time - The Darkest Hour √ 7-Jan

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Congrats to all the finishers so far! Good work :)

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

January Monthly Challenge
4/5 Completed

1. 'J' is for January: Head Over Heels
2. Happy Birthday Katherine!: The Fiery Cross 1/13/12
3. Geography: The Mercenary 1/9/12
4. First-in-Series: Surrender
5. Friday the 13th: Whispers in the Dark 1/7/12
6. Elementary, my dear Watson: Naked Edge
7. Year of the Dragon: Dragon Actually 1/4/12
8. Australia Day: Lover Unleashed
9. New Year: Backstage Pass
10. Reader's Choice: One Grave at a Time

Completed:

[Ceej]

2012 January Monthly Challenge

4/8

1. 'J' is for January: An Irresistible Bachelor
2. Happy Birthday!: Storm Born(happy birthday Caroline)
4. First-in-Series: By Order of the President
5. Friday the 13th: Lothaire
7. Year of the Dragon: Dark Embers 1/8
8. Australia Day: Other Men's Wives: A Novel 1/2
9. New Year: This Fire Down in My Soul 1/2
10. Reader's Choice: Only Pleasure 1/5

[Bookchaser]

2012 January Monthly Challenge

4/8 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 01/11/12
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 01/13/12
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.
Only His by Susan Mallery

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[Sharon]

READ: 2/10
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 1/14
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: Starting Solids - Annabel Karmel

[Lacy]

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

RRRC January Monthly Challenge 2012

3/5 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. First-in-Series: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian - 1/13/2012 - 4 Stars
4.
5.

[Wan]

RRRC Monthly
Duration: 1/1-1/31 2012
4/5 Completed

1. 'J' is for January: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward 1/14 (5)
4. First-in-Series: Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs
8. Year of the Dragon:Dragon Shifter The Nymph King by Gena Showalter 1/7 (5)
9. New Year : a new-2-me author Hunting Season by Shelly Laurenston 1/3 (5)
10. My Choice: Slow Ride by Erin McCarthy 1/9 (4)

[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

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

January Monthly Challenge
5/10 Completed

I started only trying for 5, but since I've done that and still have half the month left, I'm going to go ahead and shoot for 10!

1. 'J' is for January: One Grave at a Time
2. Happy Birthday Katherine!: The Fiery Cross 1/13/12
3. Geography: The Mercenary 1/9/12
4. First-in-Series: Surrender 1/14/12
5. Friday the 13th: Whispers in the Dark 1/7/12
6. Elementary, my dear Watson: Naked Edge
7. Year of the Dragon: Dragon Actually 1/4/12
8. Australia Day: Lover Unleashed
9. New Year: Backstage Pass
10. Reader's Choice:

Completed:

[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! Hmmm, might have to go for all ten...

8 of 10. Updated 1.14.12




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
3. Geography - South Africa: The Mercenary by Cherry Adair 1.11.12
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
8. Australia Day: Hidden Summit by Robyn Carr 1.10.12
9. New Year: Cajun Hot by Nikita Black 1.13.12
10. Reader's Choice: Undeniably Yours by Shannon Stacey 1.4.12

[Mojca]

Congratulations to all who're already done.

10/10

1. 'J': Stranger, Seducer, Protector by Joanna Wayne — 01/08
2. Happy Birthday!: The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson (Happy Birthday, Michelle) — 01/13
3. Geography (South Africa): The Man in the Brown Suit by Agatha Christie —01/08
4. First-in-Series: Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts — 01/02
5. Friday the 13th: Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon, Volume 2 by Takeuchi Naoko — 01/08
6. Elementary, my dear Watson: The India-Rubber Men by Edgar Wallace — 01/07
7. Year of the Dragon: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson — 01/10
8. Australia Day: Scarecrow and the Army of Thieves by Matthew Reilly — 01/01
9. New Year : Beastly by Alex Flinn — 01/08
10. Reader's Choice: Copper Beach by Jayne Ann Krentz — 01/14

[Sandra]

Hooray, Mojca!

[Sandra]

RRRC January Monthly Challenge 2012

3/8 Completed

1. 'J' - Jayne Castle - Canyons of Night 2/1/12 ★★★★★
2. Happy Birthday Steph! - Chased by Moonlight
4. First-in-Series - First Grave on the Right 15/1/12 ★★★★
6. Elementary, my dear Watson - The Sherlockian
7. Year of the Dragon - The Dragon Who Loved Me
8. Australia Day - Keri Arthur - Mercy Burns
9. New Year - Xakara - A Way to a Dragon's Heart
10. Choice - Spider’s Revenge 7/1/12 ★★★★★

[~Leslie~]

Congratulations to all those who have finished. I bow before your awesomeness!

4/8

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 Mist1/14/12 ***** stars

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 Edge1/11/12 ***** stars

TO READ


READ

[Hayley]

Congrats Mojca!

[Nicola]

January Monthly Challenge

7/10 completed
1. 'J' is for January:
Lovers and Players by Jackie Collins
2. Happy Birthday!: No "N's" so Happy Birthday Michelle :-) !
Rescue by Anita Shreve 04/01/2012
3. Geography:
The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith 04/15/2012

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:
Legon Awakening by Nicholas Taylor. 01/10/2012
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

[Hayley]

I'm in for 5 this month.

*January 2012 Monthly Challenge*

~4/5~


1. 'J' is for January: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward **January 2nd**

4. First-in-Series: Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost **January 7th**

8. Australia Day: Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas **January 5th**

9. New Year : Get A Clue by Jill Shalvis

10. Reader's Choice: Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr **January 15th**

[Carla D.]

RRRC January Monthly Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2012 - January 31, 2012
1/4 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 January 15, 2012 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: The Notebook by Nicholas Sparcks

[Nikki ♥]

RRMC-January 2012
3/10


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: Naked Dragon by Annette Blair 1/14/12
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

[Heather]

January Monthly Challenge
Completed 3/3

1. 'J' is for January: Killjoy by Julie Garwood 1/6 ★★★1/2
2. Happy Birthday Pollyanna (29th)!: The Next Always by Nora Roberts 1/7 ★★★
6. Elementary, my dear Watson(Mystery): Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb 1/15 ★★★★★

Read:

[Hayley]

Congrats Heather!

[Angela]

Romance Readers Reading Challenge: Monthly DONE
January 1 - 31, 2012




'J' is for January: The Boys Next Door, Jennifer Echols JAN 8
Happy Bday ♥Shellbelle♥!: Undone, Rachel Caine JAN 12
Geography: SKIP
First-in-Series: Bloodlines, Richelle Mead JAN 7
Friday the 13th: Magic Bleeds, Ilona Andrews JAN 2
Elementary, my dear Watson: Storm Born, Rachelle Mead JAN 14
Year of the Dragon: Magic Dreams, Ilona Andrews JAN 4
Australia Day: Magic Slays, Ilona Andrews JAN 6
New Year: Sucks to Be Me, Kimberly Pauley JAN 10
Reader's Choice: Wicked Enchantment, Anya Bast JAN 15

[Hayley]

Congrats Angie!

[Sandra]

Hooray, Heather & Angie!!

[Julianna]

Update 1/15
1. 'J' is for January: Firestorm by Ann Jacobs (1/5)★★★1/2

10. Reader's Choice: The Count's Lair by Stephanie Burkhart (1/11)★★★★

Completed 2/10

[Ceej]

2012 January Monthly Challenge

5/8

1. 'J' is for January: An Irresistible Bachelor
2. Happy Birthday!: Storm Born(happy birthday Caroline)
3. Geography: By Order of the President 1/15
4. First-in-Series: Hidden Star
5. Friday the 13th: Lothaire
7. Year of the Dragon: Dark Embers 1/8
8. Australia Day: Other Men's Wives: A Novel 1/2
9. New Year: This Fire Down in My Soul 1/2
10. Reader's Choice: Only Pleasure 1/5

[Anna]

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

RRRC January Monthly Challenge

0/5 Completed

1. 'J' is for January: Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb 01/3/12
4. First-in-Series: Hourglass by Myra McEntire 01/07/12
5. Friday the 13th: The Dead Town by Dean Koontz
9 New Year: There You'll Find Me by Jenny B. Jones
10.Reader's Choice:

[Amy J.]

In for 8!

3/8

1. J is for January: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
2. Happy Birthday to A_Vishous_Fan: Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon
4. First in a Series: Delirium by Lauren Oliver Finished 1/5
5. Friday the 13th The Night Eternal by Guillermo del Toro
6. Elementary, My Dear Watson Death Comes to Pemberley by P.D. James
8. Australian Day I Thirst for You by Susan Sizemore Finished 1/15
9. New to You The Luxe by Anna Godbersen Finished 1/9
10. Reader's Choice Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh

[Heather]

Read: 10/10 -- DONE


1. 'J' is for January: Halfway to the Grave 1/16
2. Happy Birthday Heather (heyo4ever!: Deadly Night 1/7
3. Geography: Prelude to a Scandal 1/5
4. First-in-Series: Seduction & Scandal 1/4
5. Friday the 13th: We Have Always Lived in the Castle 1/4
6. Elementary, my dear Watson: Treachery in Death 1/15
7. Year of the Dragon: Dragon Bound 1/10
8. Australia Day: Harvest Heat 1/5
9. New Year : Dark Protector 1/9
10. Reader's Choice: Lothaire 1/11

Read:


To Read:

[Katharina]

January 2012 Monthly Reading Challenge
2/3 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. Never Love a Highlander by Maya Banks 1/16
10. Choice Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks

[Sandra]

Hooray, Heather!

[Lacy]

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

RRRC January Monthly Challenge 2012

4/5 Completed

1. J is for January: 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. First-in-Series: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian - 1/13/2012 - 4 Stars
4. Happy Birthday: Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian - 1/16/2012 - 4 Stars
5. Reader's Choice:

[Joann]

RRRC January Monthly Challenge

Duration: January 1, 2012 - January 31, 2012

7/7 Read

Challenge Complete 01.17.12


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, 01.15.12 ★★★★
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, 01.17.12 ★★★1/2

[Barbara ★]

READ: 4/10
1. January: Hidden Fire - Jo Davis 1/17
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

[Desperado]

January 2012 RRRC Monthly Challenge
Goal: 7/8 Completed

1. "J" read: Jealous And Freakn' by Eve Langlais ★★★★☆ 1/1
2. Happy Birthday to ME!: A Million Suns by Beth Revis ★★★★☆ 1/17
4. First-in-Series: In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks ★★☆☆☆ 1/2
5. Fright Night: Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion ★★★★☆ 1/13
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

[Lady Jaye]

Congratulations Joann!

[Ceej]

2012 January Monthly Challenge

6/9

1. 'J' is for January: An Irresistible Bachelor 1/17
2. Happy Birthday!: Storm Born(happy birthday Caroline)
3. Geography: By Order of the President 1/15
4. First-in-Series: Hidden Star
5. Friday the 13th: Lothaire
7. Year of the Dragon: Dark Embers 1/8
8. Australia Day: Other Men's Wives: A Novel 1/2
9. New Year: This Fire Down in My Soul 1/2
10. Reader's Choice: Only Pleasure 1/5