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January 2012 Monthly Challenge
9/10 done 8. ALIENS/SPACE ADVENTURES/SPACE MERCENARIES: Double Blind by Ann Aguirre
January 2012 Challenge 10/10 Read. Done!Loved this months challenge. I started some really great series!
Jan '12 Monthly Reading ChallengeRead 7/10
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7. Fae/Fairies - Winter's Passage (The Iron Fey #1.5) Julie Kagawa
8. Aliens - A Million Suns (Across the Universe #2) Beth Revis
9. Paranormal Abilities - Touch of Power (Healer #1) Maria V. Snyder
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READ: 7/101.
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4. gods/goddesses/immortals: Sins of the Heart - Eve Silver
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7. fae/fairies: Dragon Bound - Thea Harrison
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The challenge is to read one book for each popular paranormal creature/s listed below:
10/10
FINISHED
2. Werewolves—Broomstick Breakdown by Eve Langlais
3. Shifters Body Guard by Jennifer Ashley
4. gods/goddesses/immortals River Marked by Patricia Briggs
5. demons/angels Demon’s Delight by Emma Holly et. al. (anthology with angels AND demons)
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages The Accidental Prophecy by Chrissy Wissler
7. fae/fairies Primal Bonds by Jennifer Ashley
8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries
Really Unusual Bad Boys by MaryJanice Davidson
9. psychics/ghosts Trouble in Mudbug by Jana DeLeon
The Paranormal Creatures challenge. Duration: January 1, 2012 - January 31, 2012
06/10 Completed
4. gods/goddesses/immortals: Hexed/Ice Shards
5. demons/angels: The Accidental Demon Slayer
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages:
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities:
9/10 completed. 7. fae/fairies: Shadow Heir
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Paranormal Creatures challenge 6/10
Probably not going to finish this months. I've had some bad headaches but it was fun reading all the same!
1. vampires: Lover Eternal
2. werewolves: A Hunger Like No OtherReading
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4. gods/goddesses/immortals: Every Last Kiss Reading
5. demons/angels: Passion Unleashed
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The Paranormal Creatures challenge. 10/10 Done!!
8 of 101. vampires-
2. werewolves-
3. shifters-
5. demons/angels-Tween heaven and hell by Sam Cheever
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages-
7. fae/fairies-
8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries-
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities-
10. warriors
10/10
Mod
Jenne
Ashley
Hasien
Pat
Vikki
Angie (Mind Malfunction)
Joann
Staci
Allison
Heather
Dawn (Kat N Hat)
Patty
Julie
Anna
Rachel- Goodbye Borders
Lucyheartfilia
Ann aka Iftcan
Drea
Mrs.soule
FYI I should have the link to the 2012 tracking sheet up this afternoon, and the 2011 sheet up by Monday.
Drea wrote: "The Paranormal Creatures challenge. 10/10 Done!!
1. vampires:Lothaire*****1/14/12
2. werewolves:Go Fetch!****1/1/12
3. shifters:Here Kitty, Kitty!**..."
you avatar cracks me up every time i see it
January Challenge2/10 Completed
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8. Aliens/Space Cowboys/Space Adventurers/Space Mercenaries:
9. Psychics/Ghosts/Humans with Paranormal Abilities:
10. Hunters/Warriors/Slayers/Guardians:
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Hopefully I have it all right. I will continue to update it.
I just saw this post yesterday so time to play catch up.Completed 6/10 I gave it a valiant effort to finish 8 books in 4 days but no dice. Only finished 4. Bring on February!!! Congrats to all the finishers.
1. vampires - Lothaire by Kresley Cole
2. werewolves - Tales of the Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong
3. shifters - Shapeshifters Quest by Dena Landon
4. gods/goddesses/immortals - Torment by Lauren Kate
5. demons/angels - Demon's Fire by Emma Holly
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages - Grave Witch by Kalayna Price
7. fae/fairies - Grave Dance by Kalayna Price
8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries - Daniel X by James Patterson
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities - City of Glass by Cassandra Clare
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians - Infinity by Sherrilyn Kenyon
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Dawn (Kat N Hat) wrote: "Here is a link to the spreadsheet for 2012Hopefully I have it all right. I will continue to update it."
That's awesome! Thanks Dawn!
Done!!! So loved this challenge - but I have also completely fallen in love with Bones this month, not that you would be able to tell from my books:1. Vampires: Halfway to the Grave ***** finished 1/2
2. Werewolves: Hidden ***** finished 1/4
3. Shifters: Dark Secret *** finished 1/28
4. gods/goddesses/immortals: Lothaire ***** finished 1/23
5. demons/angels: First Drop of Crimson ***** finished 1/22
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages: Gideon ***** finished 1/12
7. Fae/fairies: Shadow Heir **** finished 1/8
8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries: Deeper Than Midnight ***** (reread to get ready for the new one!!!) finished 1/24
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities: Destined for an Early Grave ***** finished 1/21
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians: A Tale of Two Demon Slayers ***** finished 1/3
PNR - January 2012 ChallengeDuration: January 1 - January 31
Completed 6/10
2. Werewolves: Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause -Reread-
3. Shifters:
4. Gods/Goddesses/Immortals:
9. Psychics/Ghosts/Humans with paranormal abilities: Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh
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Congrats to all the finishers so far!!7/10 Done
1. Vampires:
2. Werewolves: TBD
3. Shifters:
4. Gods/Immortals: The Darkest Lie by Gena Showalter
5. Demons:
6. Witches:
7. Fairies:
8. Aliens: Touched by an Alien by Gini Koch
9. Psychics:
10. Slayers:
PNR January 2012 Paranormal Creatures ChallengeRead:9/10
6. Magic Practitioners: Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews
January Paranormal Creatures Challenge10/10
1. Vampires-
2. Werewolves-
3. Shifters-
4. Gods/Goddesses/Immortals-
5. Demons/Angels-
6. Witches/Warlocks/Sorcerers/Mages-
7. Fae/Fairies-
8. Aliens/Space-
9. Psychics/Ghosts/Paranormal Abilities-
10. Hunters/Warriors/Slay1ers/Guardians-
Jan 1-31st3-10 Read
4. gods/goddesses/immortals:Retribution by Sherrilyn Kenyon
5. demons/angels:The Darkest Surrender
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages:The Gift by James Patterson
7. fae/fairies:Divine Misdemeanors by Laurell K. Hamilton
8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries:Savor Me SlowlyBy Gena Showalter
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities:Unraveled By Gena Showalter
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians:
Infinity by Sherrilyn Kenyon
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ALSO READ
Complete: 8/10Paranormal Creatures
1. vampires: Blood Sin by Marie Treanor (Jan 21)
2. werewolves: Nightfall by Ellen Connor (Jan 15)
3. shifters: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh - (Jan 1)
4. immortals: Sins of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Jan 24)
5. demons: The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter (Jan 5)
6. witches:Taming of the Wolf by Lydia Dare (Jan 8)
7. fae: Storm's Heart by Thea Harrison
8. aliens: Darker After Midnight by Lara Adrian
9. humans with paranormal abilities: Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz (Jan 3)
10. guardians:Blood Hunt by Shannon K. Butcher (Jan 28)
8/10 read :)8. Space - Aftermath by Aguirre
10. Warriors/Guardians - Eternal Rider by Ione
6/101. vampires: Dark Thirst by Sara Reinke
2. werewolves:
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4. immortals:
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8. space mercenaries: Born of Shadows by Sherrilyn Kenyon
9. psychics: Edge Of Hunger by Rhyannon Byrd
10. warriors: Inferno's Kiss by Monica Burns
PNR - January 2012 ChallengeDuration: January 1 - January 31
Completed 7/10
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4. Gods/Goddesses/Immortals:
9. Psychics/Ghosts/Humans with paranormal abilities: Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh
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9/10 completed1)Vampires - Already Dead
To Read:
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The Paranormal Creatures challenge. Duration: January 1, 2012 - January 31, 2012
09/10 Completed
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages:
Paranormal Creatures challenge 7/10
Probably not going to finish this months. I've had some bad headaches but it was fun reading all the same!
1. vampires: Lover EternalReading
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4. gods/goddesses/immortals: Every Last Kiss Reading
5. demons/angels: Passion Unleashed
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10/10 completed!!1. Vampires: Adam by Jacquelyn Frank – Jan 12
2. Werewolves: Mercy Thompson: Homecoming by Patricia Briggs – Jan 05
3. Shifters: Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken – Jan 25
4. gods/goddesses/immortals: A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole – Jan 19
5. demons/angels: Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones – Jan 15
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern – Jan 09
7. fae/fairies: The Iron King by Julie Kagawa – Jan 21
8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries: Darker After Midnight by Lara Adrian – Jan 28
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities: First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones – Jan 04
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians: Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian – Jan 23
For #8 I’m using the logic that the original Breed males crash landed on Earth from another planet, therefore all of the Breed have alien DNA. It’s a stretch, but hey, why not?
6/101. vampires
2. werewolves
3. shifters
4. gods/goddesses/immortals
5. demons/angels
6. witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages
7. fae/fairies
8. aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries
9. psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities
10. hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians
COMPLETED 7 OUT OF 101. Vampires:
2. Werewolves:
3. Shifters (except wolves):
4. gods/goddesses/immortals :
5. demons/angels: Angels' Blood
6. Witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages:
7. fae/fairies (elves, seelie/unseelie, etc) : Bloodfever {Currently reading}
8. Set in Space (aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries):
9.psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities (telekinesis, mind reading, time travel, etc):
10.hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians (men or women who live to fight and/or protect):
10/10 completed...DONE!To Read:
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8/10 Completed
1. Vampires: Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey
2. Werewolves: Blood and Chocolate, by Annette Curtis Klause
3. Shifters:
4. Gods/Goddesses/Immortals: Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon
5. Demons/Angels:
6. Witches/Warlocks/Sorcerers/Mages: Asylum by KA Tucker
7. Fae/Fairies: The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
8. Aliens: Starfire Angels by Melanie Nilles
9. Psychics/Ghosts/Humans with Paranormal Abilities: The Emerald Talisman, by Brenda Pandos
10. Hunters/Warriors/Slayers/Guardians: Halfwayto the Grave, by Jeaniene Frost
1. Vampires: Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey
2. Werewolves: Blood and Chocolate, by Annette Curtis Klause
3. Shifters:
4. Gods/Goddesses/Immortals: Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon
5. Demons/Angels:
6. Witches/Warlocks/Sorcerers/Mages: Asylum by KA Tucker
7. Fae/Fairies: The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
8. Aliens: Starfire Angels by Melanie Nilles
9. Psychics/Ghosts/Humans with Paranormal Abilities: The Emerald Talisman, by Brenda Pandos
10. Hunters/Warriors/Slayers/Guardians: Halfwayto the Grave, by Jeaniene Frost
January 2012 ChallengeCongrats to all the finishers! :)
5/10 done
3. Shifters - In Other Worlds
4. Gods - Atlantis Rising
5. Demons - Heart Of Darkness
8. Aliens - Mercycle
10. Warriors - Dark Warrior Unleashed
10/10 Done 1/30/12 ✔1. Vampires: Frostbite by Richelle Mead 1/2/12
✔2. Werewolves: Kitty's Greatest Hits by Carrie Vaughn 1/11/12
✔3. Shifters: Me and My Shadow by Katie MacAleister 1/8/12
✔4. Gods/goddesses/immortals: Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione 1/4/12
✔5. Demons/angels: Angels of Darkness by Ilona Andrews, et al 1/21/12
✔6. Witches/warlocks/sorcerers/mages: Venom by Jennifer Estep 1/14/12
✔7. Fae/fairies: Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison 1/30/12
✔8. Aliens/space cowboys/space adventurers/space mercenaries Red Handed by Gena Showalter 1/14/12
✔9. Psychics/ghosts/humans with paranormal abilities: Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead 1/3/12
✔10. Hunters/warriors/slayers/guardians: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 1/21/12
I made it!Done 10/10!
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Complete: 9/10 - have a feeling I won't make it this month. Paranormal Creatures
1. vampires: Blood Sin by Marie Treanor (Jan 21)
2. werewolves: Nightfall by Ellen Connor (Jan 15)
3. shifters: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh - (Jan 1)
4. immortals: Sins of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Jan 24)
5. demons: The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter (Jan 5)
6. witches:Taming of the Wolf by Lydia Dare (Jan 8)
7. fae: Storm's Heart by Thea Harrison
8. aliens: Darker After Midnight by Lara Adrian (Jan 31)
9. humans with paranormal abilities: Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz (Jan 3)
10. guardians:Blood Hunt by Shannon K. Butcher (Jan 28)
PNR January 2012 Paranormal Creatures ChallengeRead:10/10 Done!!
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Jan '12 Monthly Reading ChallengeRead 8/10
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