2012 January Monthly Challenge - Participant's Thread

[Julianna]

Update 1/23
1. 'J' is for January: Firestorm by Ann Jacobs (1/5)★★★1/2

9. New Year: The Boy Who Dared by Susan Campbell Bartoletti (1/15)★★★★★

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

Completed 3/10

[Sandra]

Hooray, Erin, Amy, Ceej, Tina Theresa, Flib, Reetuparna & Sheila!!!!!!!

[Skandia]

RRRC January Monthly Challenge 2012

5/5 Completed

1. 'J' is for January
Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich 2/1 ****

4.First-in-Series
The Luxe by Anna Godbersen 23/1 ***

7.Year of the Dragon
Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison 11 /1 ***

9.New Year
Far Away Home, an American Historical Novel by Susan Denning 5/1 ****

10.Reader's Choice
Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts 3/1 ****

[Bookchaser]

2012 January Monthly Challenge

6/8 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 01/22/12
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 01/23/12

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[Lauren]

Complete: 6/8

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 (Jan 21)
7. New Author: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh (Jan 1)
8. Reader's Choice:The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter (Jan 5)

[Sandra]

Hooray, Skandia!

[Hayley]

Congrats Skandia

[Nikki ♥]

RRMC-January 2012
4/10


1. "J" Title: Judith McNaught Whitney, My Love 1/24/12
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

[~Leslie~]

7/8

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 Bound1/24/12 ***** stars

8. Australia Day: The English Heiress1/22/12 **1/2 stars

9. New Year : No Regrets1/19/12 ***1/2 stars

10.Reader's Choice: Fate's Edge1/11/12 ***** stars

TO READ


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[[deleted user]]

✔ JANUARY 2012 READING CHALLENGE:
5 out of 5 --> COMPLETED!

✔ 1. 'J' is for January: Gentle Warrior by Julie Garwood [1/20/2012] **
✔ 2. Happy B-Day Angie!: The Help by Kathryn Stockett [1/1/2012] ****
✔ 4. First-in-Series: Divergent by Veronica Roth [1/5/2012] *****
✔ 9. New Year: Anna and the French Kiss by Stephenie Perkins [1/18/2012] *****
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger [1/3/2012] *

[Cathy]

RRRC January Challenge
Challenge Duration: January 1 to January 31, 2012
Completed 10/10 DONE!

1.'J' is for January: To Wed a Wild Lord by Sabrina Jeffries1/7/12
2. Happy Birthday Cyndi! Atlantis Unmasked by Alyssa Day1/13/12
3. Geography: author is from South Africa. The Mercenary by Cherry Adair1/16/12
4. First-in-Series: first book in a series. Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles 1/21/12
5. Friday the 13th: monsters in it Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning1/8/12
6. Elementary, my dear Watson: any mystery book. Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich1/17/12
7. Year of the Dragon:dragon on the title or a book with dragon-shifter. Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison1/24/12
8. Australia Day:set in Australia The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton1/12/12
9. New Year : new-to-you author. The Runaway Duke by Julie-Anne Long1/14/12
10. Reader's Choice:A Novel Seduction by Gwyn Cready1/1/12

[Killian]

First Time doing these!

RRRC Monthly Challenge (January 2012)
Goal: 2/5 Completed

1. J Book: The Lady's Secret by Joanna Chambers (Finished 01.22)
2. Happy Birthday K Nugent!: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J K Rowling
4. First in a Series: Claimed by Evangeline Anderson (Finished 01.03)
9. New Year: Tiger Eye by Marjorie M Liu
10. Readers Choice: Fifty Shades Freed by E L James

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

8/8 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 √ 14-Jan
5. Friday 13th - skip
6. Dr Watson I presume - Fish & Chips √ 6-Jan
7. Year of the Dragon - The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo √ 25-Jan
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!!!! :)

[Christine]

Congratulations to everyone who has finished!!

[Christine]

Done!!

8/8 completed

1. 'J' is for January: Jacquelyn Frank – Adam – Jan 12
2. Happy Birthday, Cyndi!: Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian – Jan 23
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 – Jan 16
7. Year of the Dragon: Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken – Jan 25
8. Australia Day: (Blue, Red or White in the cover.) A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole – Jan 19
9. New Year: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern – Jan 09
10. Reader's Choice: Mercy Thompson: Homecoming by Patricia Briggs - Jan 05

[Hayley]

Congrats Aleksandra, Cathy, Jane, and Christine!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Desperado]

January 2012 RRRC Monthly Challenge
Goal: 8/8!! Completo! Finito!

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: Nobody's Angel by Kallypso Masters ★★★★☆ 1/23
9. New-to-Me: Devil's Kiss by Zoe Archer ★★★☆☆ 1/6
10. Reader's Choice: Jeweled by Anya Bast ★★★★☆ 1/5

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Thanks Hayley :)

Congrats Christine and LLovely!! ...And Happy Birthday LL?? *Happy 22 to me?* Well - Happy Birthday anyway!!! It's never to late or early to celebrate...

[Erin]

RRRC January 2012 Challenge:

Read: 6/7

1. J for January:Canyons of Night by Jayne Castle 1/20/12
4. First in Series: How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks 1/7/12
6. Elementary, My Dear Watson: Innocent in Death by J.D. Robb 1/26/12
7. Year of the Dragon: Dragon on Top in Supernatural by G.A. Aiken 1/9/12
8. Australia Day: Seize the Night 1/12/12
9. New Year: Black Gold by Vivian Arend 1/3/12
Reader's Choice: Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews

[Sandra]

Hooray, Aleksandra, Cathy, Jane, Christine & LL!!!!!

[Desperado]

Thanks Jane & Sandra!

Irony of the week: I was planning on reading Lothaire for this challenge this whole month. But it took so long for the library to order it that I decided to read another book instead (so I wouldn't have to worry about not completing the challenge). So today, the library calls me & says that "Lothaire" is waiting for me.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Always the way!

So...

...Was it your birthday the other day, LL? ;)

[Desperado]

Yep. On January 24th 1990, the most awesomest chica in the whole wide world was gifted to mankind.

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Hahaha! Happy Birthday Chica (LL)!! Hope you had a lovely day :)

...Actually that is also my mother's birthday (but many, many years earlier!), so you might need to share awesomeness with my mother, Annabel... ;)

[Desperado]

Happy belated birthday to your mom, Jane! I'm more than happy to share the awesome with her, as I'm sure she's just as kickass as her daughter!

[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...

10 of 10. Updated 1.26.12 Finished!!




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
6. Elementary, my dear Watson: The Girl Who Played With Fire by Stieg Larsson 1.16.12
7. Year of the Dragon: Fire Me Up by Katie MacAlister 1.26.12
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



Congratulations to all of the finishers!!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Happy (belated) Birthday LL!! I hope you had a wonderful day!

[Pam]

I think I'll do 5 ....5/5 completed

****************** I FINISHED *****************


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'. BRIDAL JITTERS by Jayne Castle...1/15

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..skip

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from South Africa...skip

4. First-in-Series: Read a book which is the first book in a series....FORBIDDEN (BOOK 1 THE RAPTOR CASTLE SERIES) by Sophia Johnson....1/10/2012

5. Friday the 13th: Read a horror book or a book with monsters in it or the word 'monster' in the title...skip

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

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

8. Australia Day: Read a book by an Australia author or set in Australia or a book with at least two of these colors: Blue, Red or White in the cover/I chose a book with a red and white cover....THE KING'S MISTRESS by Sandy Blair....1/26

9. New Year : Read a book by a new-to-you author.. BELOVED ENEMY by Janet Miller....1/26

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.... SEDUCED (BOOK 2 THE RAPTOR CASTLE SERIES)by Sophia Johnson....1/14

[Hayley]

Congrats Mountainkat and Pam!

[Katharina]

January 2012 Monthly Reading Challenge
4/4 Completed

1. J Author Fabulous Beast by Stephanie James aka Jayne Ann Krentz 1/27

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

8. Never Love a Highlander by Maya Banks 1/19
10. Choice Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks 1/16

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

8/10 done

1. 'J' is for January: Dark Lover, J.R. Ward 1/25/12
2. Happy Birthday!: (Delitealex) Zinnia, Jayne Castle 1/20/11
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from South Africa.
4. First-in-Series: Raziel, Kristina Douglas 1/4/12
5. Friday the 13th:Clockwork Prince, Cassandra Clare 1/15/12
6. Elementary, my dear Watson: Changeless, Gail Carriger 1/2/12
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: Deadly Desire, Keri Arthur 1/27/12
9. New Year :Breathing Room, Susan Elizabeth Phillips 1/9/12
10. Reader's Choice: She's No Faerie Princess, Christine Warren, 1/7/12

[Killian]

RRRC Monthly Challenge (January 2012)
Goal: 5/5 Completed

Finishing 'Daughter' tonight, but for the purposes of this list, I'm done!!

1. J Book: The Lady's Secret by Joanna Chambers (Finished 01.22)
4. First in a Series: Claimed by Evangeline Anderson (Finished 01.03)
7. Year of the Dragon: Tiger Eye by Marjorie M Liu
9. New Year: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
10. Readers Choice: Gabriel's Inferno - Sylvain Reynar

[KarenF]

Congrats to all the finishers!

8/8 Read - Complete

J for January: Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich 1/9/12
Happy B-day Karyn!: Judgment in Death by J.D. Robb 1/27/12
First-in-Series: The Chief by Monica McCarty 1/24/12
Friday the 13th: The Lightning Thief by Rick Rioden 1/22/12 - The kids take on many classic monsters including Medusa, Cerberus and the Furies.
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
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: All Done!

Read:

[Barbara ★]

READ: 6/10
1. January: Hidden Fire - Jo Davis 1/17
2. Happy Birthday Beth!: Grave Sight - Maggie Stiefvater 1/21
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 1/19
6. Elementary My Dear Watson:Quicksilver - Amanda Quick 1/22
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

[Bookchaser]

2012 January Monthly Challenge

7/8 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 01/27/12
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 01/22/12
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 01/23/12

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[Laurie]

1. Evan Katy - January Kills Me
2. Cara Lockwood - I Do But I Don't (Miss Kate)
3. Fiona Veitch Smith - The Peace Garden
4. Katie Macalister - Playing with Fire
5. Stephen King - Salem's Lot
6. Nick S. Thomas - Sherlock Holmes and the Zombie Problem
7. Katie Macalister - Fire Me Up
8. Susan David - The Front Door Murders
9. Scott Westerfield - Leviathan
10. Charles Todd - The Murder Stone

[Sandra]

Hooray, MountainKat, Pam, Katharina, Killian, KarenF & Laurie!!!!!!

Laurie I assume you've finished :)

[Sandra]

RRRC January Monthly Challenge 2012

6/8 Completed

1. 'J' - Jayne Castle - Canyons of Night 2/1/12 ★★★★★
2. Happy Birthday Steph! - Masked by Moonlight 28/1/12 ★★★★
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 25/1/12 ★★★★★
8. Australia Day - Keri Arthur - Mercy Burns
9. New Year - Xakara - A Way to a Dragon's Heart 27/1/12 ★★★★
10. Choice - Spider’s Revenge 7/1/12 ★★★★★

[Lauren]

Complete: 7/8

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 (Jan 27)
6. Australia Day: Blood Sin by Marie Treanor (Jan 21)
7. New Author: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh (Jan 1)
8. Reader's Choice:The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter (Jan 5)

[~Leslie~]

8/8 FINISHED!! And congratulations to all others who have finished.

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 1/28/12 ****1/2 stars

7. Year of the Dragon: Dragon Bound1/24/12 ***** stars

8. Australia Day: The English Heiress1/22/12 **1/2 stars

9. New Year : No Regrets1/19/12 ***1/2 stars

10.Reader's Choice: Fate's Edge1/11/12 ***** stars

READ

[Sandra]

Hooray, Leslie!

[Delitealex]

7 of 8 completed

January Monthly Challenge

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

2. Happy Birthday!: Kissed by Darkness by Shea Mccleod1/17

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 Claret1/16

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

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

January Monthly Challenge
10/10 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 1/17/12
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 1/28/12
7. Year of the Dragon: Dragon Actually 1/4/12
8. Australia Day: Lover Unleashed 1/22/12
9. New Year: Backstage Pass 1/18/12
10. Reader's Choice: First Grave on the Right 1/20/12

Completed:



Congrats to all the finishers!

[Lady Jaye]

Congrats to you too, KarenH!

[Valorie]

Congrats to all the finishers so far!

10/10 Done Yay!

1. January: Jeaniene Frost - One Grave at a Time 1/27 ★★★★★
2. Happy B-Day to Me!: Devil Take Me by Anna J. Evans 1/12 ★★★
3. South Africa: Undertow by Cherry Adair 1/21 ★★★
4. First in Series: The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks 1/9 ★★★★
5. Friday 13th: Shakespeare Undead by Lori Handeland 1/8 ★★★
6. Watson/Mystery: No Rest for the Wiccan by Madelyn Alt 1/19 ★★★
7. Year of Dragon: Hidden Embers by Tessa Adams 1/16 ★★★
8. Aussie/Blue & White: Royal Flush by Rhys Bowen1/25 ★★★★
9. New Year: Something About You by Julie James 1/17 ★★★★
10. My Choice: Damsel Under Stress by Shanna Swendson 1/4 ★★★

[Patricia]

5/5 Done

1. 'J' is for January: Jaye Wells Silver Tongued Devil 1/19

2. Happy Birthday!:Shadow Heir Richelle Mead (Happy BD Shannon) 1/9

8. Australia Day: Bound By Blood Cynthia Eden 1/3

9. New Year :Carrier of the Mark Leigh Fallon 1/15

10. Reader's Choice: Raven Cursed Faith Hunter 1/8


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[Sandra]

Hooray, KarenH, Valorie & Patty!!!

[Drew]

I have two more books that were initially left on my list of books to read that I won't get to till at least feb/march - but I did however read a fair few others books as well as my initial plans. Looking forward to feb challenges.

[Barbara ★]

READ: 7/10
1. January: Hidden Fire - Jo Davis 1/17
2. Happy Birthday Beth!: Grave Sight - Maggie Stiefvater 1/21
3. South Africa: Those in Peril - Wilbur Smith 1/29
4. First in Series:The Gathering - Kelley Armstrong
5. Friday the 13th:No Werewolves Allowed - Cheyenne McCray 1/19
6. Elementary My Dear Watson:Quicksilver - Amanda Quick 1/22
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