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2012 January Monthly Challenge - Participant's Thread
Love the categories Vi! Thanks for hosting this month! Wow, you are a busy lady with 2 challenges to deal with, LOL - we are in good hands :)
DONE Finished 25th JAN
Thanks, Fran! Let's hope I survive the month, LOL!Fran wrote: "Love the categories Vi! Thanks for hosting this month! Wow, you are a busy lady with 2 challenges to deal with, LOL - we are in good hands :)"
I'm in for 8.1. 'J' is for January: Jennifer Estep – Web of Lies
2. Happy Birthday, Crystal!: No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole
4. First-in-Series: Spider’s Bite by Jennifer Estep
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: Wicked Intentions by Elizabeth Hoyt
10. Reader's Choice: Ghost Story by Jim Butcher
0/81. 'J' is for January: Just the Way You Are
2. Happy Birthday!: One for the Money Happy Birthday Kristen!
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
RRRC MonthlyDuration: 1/1-1/31 2012
0/5 Completed
1. 'J' is for January: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward
4. First-in-Series: Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs
8. Australia Day:Blue, Red & White on the cover Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian
9. New Year : a new-2-me author Hunting Season by Shelly Laurenston
10. My Choice: In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks
JANUARY 2012 READING CHALLENGE:
0 out of 8
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.
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 series.
5. Friday the 13th: Read a horror book or a book with monsters in it or the word 'monster' in the title.
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: 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.
9. New Year: Read a book by a new-to-you author.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
0 out of 8
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.
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 series.
5. Friday the 13th: Read a horror book or a book with monsters in it or the word 'monster' in the title.
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: 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.
9. New Year: Read a book by a new-to-you author.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
I'm in for 8.0/8 Read
J for January: Judgment in Death by J.D. Robb
Happy B-day Macwolf01[Elise]!: Never Lie to a Lady by Liz Carlyle
First-in-Series: The Chief by Monica McCarty
Elementary, My Dear Watson: Through the Grinder by Cleo Coyle
Year of the Dragon: The Dragon Who Loved Me by G.A. Aiken
Australia Day: Tempting Evil by Keri Arthur
New Year: In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks
My Choice: TBD
For "Jan Birthday", can you choose your OWN birthday? Because my b-day is Jan 24th.
Yes, you can choose your own birthday. Very Advanced Birthday wishes, Lethal!!
List subject to change...1. 'J': TBD by Jayne Castle
2. Happy Birthday!: Obsidian Prey by Jayne Castle (Happy Birthday, Maria!)
3. Geography (South Africa): The Man in the Brown Suit by Agatha Christie
4. First-in-Series: The Heir by Grace Burrowes
5. Friday the 13th: TBD
6. Elementary, my dear Watson: The India-Rubber Men by Edgar Wallace
7. Year of the Dragon: Spirit of a Hunter by Sylvie Kurtz
8. Australia Day: The Six Sacred Stones by Matthew Reilly
9. New Year : Her Texan Temptation by Shirley Rogers
10. Reader's Choice: The Five Greatest Warriors by Matthew Reilly
TBD
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I am in for 10 list TBD.3/10 Done
1. 'J' is for January: Gideon by Jacquelyn Frank
2. Happy Birthday!: (Delitealex) Zinnia by Jayne Castle
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: Read a horror book or a book with monsters in it or the word 'monster' in the title.
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 by Keri Arthur
9. New Year : Read a book by a new-to-you author.
10. Reader's Choice: She's No Faerie Princess, Christine Warren, 1/7/12
2012 January Monthly Challenge0/8 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.
Just Over the Mountain by Robyn Carr
OR
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
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.
The Perfect Rake by Anne Gracie
OR
In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks
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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I'm in, but I'm only committing to 5 this month. I decided to get back to the Outlander series and try to finally finish it, and 55+ hours of audio for 1 book is going to put a serious dent in the number of books I'll get through in a month! :)
I'm in too. Will probably do 8. Complete: 3/8
1. January: Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz (Jan 1)
2. Happy Birthday Beth: When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn
3. South Africa: Riptide by Cherry Adair
4. First in Series:Bitter Night by Dinah Pharoah Francis
5. Year of the Dragon: Kiss of Fire by Deborah Cook
6. Australia Day: Over the Edge by Suzanne Brockmann
7. New Author: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh (Jan 1)
8. Reader's Choice:The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter (Jan 5)
I'm going to try for 5 this month! I will post as I go.
READ: 0/101. January: Hidden Fire - Jo Davis
2. Happy Birthday Angie!: Grave Sight - Charlaine Harris
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:Magic or Madness - Justine Larbalestier
9. New Author:The Twisted Tale of Stormy Gale - Christine Bell
10. Reader's Choice: 10th Anniversary - James Patterson
I'll go for 3. I've been really slow with my challenges for the last while :)1. Starts with J - Just For You by Mykles
2. Birthday (Fiza) - Divergent by Roth
3. My Choice - Touch of Power by Snyder
January 2012 Monthly Challenge1/1-1/31
1/5
1. J is for January Hot Six by Janet Evanovich
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
10. Reader's Choice City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
I'm in for 5. Not sure which 5 yet but I'll post a list soon.
I will sure be in for this challenge. I am so excited. I love adapting to these challenges. I will have to come back in a few days and see which ones I am doing. Still gotta finish Decembers TBR.
I'm in for 5, too. RRRC January Monthly Challenge
1 Jan - 31 Jan 2012
5/5 Read
January Monthly ChallengeDuration: January 1 to January 31, 2012
06/05 Completed
1. 'J' is for January: Jacquelyn Frank. Adam 01/12****
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: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from South Africa.
4. First-in-Series: Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James 01/10*****
5. Friday the 13th: Lothaire by Kresley Cole 01/14****
6. Elementary, my dear Watson: Not So Innocent by Laura Lee Guhrke 01/15***
7. Year of the Dragon: Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison
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.
9. New Year: Fifty Shades Darker by E.L. James 01/15*****
10. Reader's Choice: Fifty Shades Freed by E.L. James 01/22****
1. 'J' is for January: Jessica Rules the Dark Side- Beth Fantasky 4. First-in-Series:. Across the Universe – Beth Revis
9. New Year : The Vampire Shrink – Lynda Hilburn
10. Reader's Choice: Unearthly- Cynthia Hand
Deleted the ones I have finished !!! 4 to go !!!
I'm in for 8 this month.RRRC January Monthly Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2012 - January 31, 2012
0/8 Read
1. 'J' is for January: Blueberry Muffin Murder by Joanne Fluke
2. Happy Birthday Jane(Janelba)!: I am Number Four by Pitticus Lore
4. First-in-Series: Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
5. Friday the 13th: The Reaping by M.Leighton
6. Elementary, my dear Watson: Lemon Meringue Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke
7. Year of the Dragon: What A Dragon Should Know
9. New Year: In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks
10. Reader's Choice: Sacred Sins by Nora Roberts
2012 January Monthly Challenge0/8
1. 'J' is for January: An Irresistible Bachelor
2. Happy Birthday!: Storm Born(happy birthday Caroline)
4. First-in-Series: In Bed with a Highlander
5. Friday the 13th:
7. Year of the Dragon:
8. Australia Day: Other Men's Wives: A Novel
9. New Year: This Fire Down in My Soul
10. Reader's Choice:
Read: 10/10Read:
To Read:
2012 January Monthly ChallengeDuration: 1.1.2012. - 31.1.2012.
Books read: 0/3
'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
New Year (new-to-you author) ~ How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire
Starting small, but maybe I will increase my goal if I see that I have more time. :)
2012 January Monthly ChallengeNot sure how many yet, but will try for 6
J is for January: Heaven by Jet Mykles
Happy Birthday theandrelle!: New Year's Kiss by Tielle St. Clare
First in series: Born at Midnight or Infinite Days
Australia Day (red and white cover):Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex
New Year: Werewolf in the North Woods by Vicki Lewis Thompson
Reader's Choice: In Bed with a Highlander or Four Play
I'm inCOMPLETED
1. 'J' is for January: Justice by Laurann Dohner
2. Happy Birthday!: Go Fetch! by Shelley Laurenston *Lisa
3. Geography: Australians Housekeeper Bride by Lindsay Armstrong
4. First-in-Series: Mate For A King by Marisa Chenery
5. Friday the 13th: Minion by L.A. Banks
6. Elementary, my dear Watson:The Search by Iris Johnson
7. Year of the Dragon: Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken
8. Australia Day: Bobby by Cat Johnson
9. New Year : Hard to Resist by Natalie Rosewood
10. Reader's Choice: Poppy's Passion by Stephanie Beck
I'm in for 5! :)1. 'J' is for January: Jill Shalvis "Head Over Heels" Completed 1/16
2. Happy Birthday!: I am reading from Lisa's list and it will be "Songbird" by Maya Banks Completed 1/19
4. First-in-Series: "The Next Always" by Nora Roberts
9. New Year : "Rocky Mountain Heat" by Vivian Arend
10. Reader's Choice: "Something Borrowed" Emily Giffin
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
I'm in and will post my choices later.
2/54. First-in-Series: One for the Money by Janet Evanovich (January 19)
10. Reader's Choice: 1984 by George Orwell (January 18)
5/51. 'J' is for January:
4. First-in-Series:
7. Year of the Dragon:
9. New Year :
10. Reader's Choice:
Challenge Duration: January 1 to January 31, 2012
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0/10 Completed1. '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: 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 series.
5. Friday the 13th: Read a horror book or a book with monsters in it or the word 'monster' in the title.
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: Eternal Embers by Tessa Adams.
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.
9. New Year : Read a book by a new-to-you author.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
J:
READ 01.20.2012B-Day(caroline):
S Africa:
1st in a Series:
Friday 13th:
Elementary My Dear Watson:
Year of the Dragon:
Australia Day:
New Year:
Reader's Choice:
READ 01.12.2012
RRRC January Monthly Challenge 20120/8 Completed
1. 'J' - Jayne Castle - Canyons of Night
2. Happy Birthday Steph! - Chased by Moonlight
4. First-in-Series - Masked by Moonlight
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 - TBD
I'm in for 5 and I will post as I go!RRRC January Monthly Challenge 2012
0/5 Completed
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0/4-5? Completed 1. 'J' is for January: TBD
4. First-in-Series: TBD
9. New Year: TBD
10. Reader's Choice: TBD
I'm in for 4 in January.4. First in Series: Unveiled (Turner #1)
5. Friday the 13th: Reawakening(Forever Dead #1)
9. New Year: Wallflowers: A Wallflower Christmas
10.Reader's Choice: Triangles
I'm in for 5 this month.*January 2012 Monthly Challenge*
1. 'J' is for January: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward
4. First-in-Series: Even Now by Karen Kingsbury
8. Australia Day: Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas
(Red/White Cover)
9. New Year : Get A Clue by Jill Shalvis
10. Reader's Choice: Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr
Jan 2012 Monthly ChallengesRRRC January Monthly Challenge
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3. Geography: Hush by Cherry Adair
5. Friday the 13th: Read a horror book or a book with monsters in it or the word 'monster' in the title.
6. Elementary, my dear Watson: Naked in Death
8. Australia Day: Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur
9. New Year : Half-Blood
January 2012 RRRC Monthly ChallengeGoal: 0/8 Completed
1. "J" read: Jealous And Freakn' by Eve Langlais
2. Happy Birthday to ME!: A Million Suns by Beth Revis
4. First-in-Series: In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks
5. Fright Night: Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion
7. Here, There Be Dragons: Stormwalker by Allyson James
8. Australian Outback: Lothaire by Kresley Cole
9. New-to-Me: TBD
10. Reader's Choice: TBD
TBD
I'll try for 5:1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J' : Follow Me- Joanna Scott.
4. First-in-Series: Read a book which is the first book in a series: City of Bones
5. Friday the 13th: Read a horror book or a book with monsters in it or the word 'monster' in the title:The Darkest Room
9. New Year : Read a book by a new-to-you author: Room- Emma Donoghue.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice: Safe Haven
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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: 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: 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 series.
5. Friday the 13th: Read a horror book or a book with monsters in it or the word 'monster' in the title.
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: 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.
9. New Year : Read a book by a new-to-you author.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Challenge Duration: January 1 to January 31, 2012
You can choose 3 , 5 , 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, books availability and/or time commitment.
When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s.
Please repost your progress as it helps when updating.
Happy Reading Everyone!