January 2012 New Year, New Resolutions

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

January 2012 Challenge
New year, new resolutions :D

Duration: 1/1/12 - 31/1/12
Rules: Read 5 books, your choice

1. 1st book in series
2. New 2 You Author
3. One word book
4. New Genre 2 You
5. Finish a book you've been working on for a long time
6. Try to finish a series you've been reading
7. Make a book resolution and start to follow it (for example, reading more of "x" type book, reading more books in a month, reading "X" book per week). So take that 1st step and tell us your resolution (don't worry we won't hold you to it :D)

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

I'm in of course :)

[Sarah]

I'm in!
Completed: 0/5

1. 1st book in series - Dying Bites
2. New 2 You Author - Happy Hour of the Damned
3. One word book - Witchling
5. Finish a book you've been working on for a long time - A Game of Thrones
6. Try to finish a series you've been reading - Light My Fire & Holy Smokes

[Darcy]

I'm in, I'll post my list later.

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

January 2012 Challenge
New year, new resolutions :D

Duration: 1/1/12 - 31/1/12
Rules: Read 5 books, your choice

0/6 Completed

1. 1st book in series - Masked by Moonlight
2. New 2 You Author - Xakara - A Way to a Dragon's Heart
3. One word book - Abiogenesis
4. New Genre 2 You - The Sherlockian
5. Finish a book you've been working on for a long time - Claimed
6. Try to finish a series you've been reading - Spider’s Revenge

[Sonia]

I'm in too!!
still working on my list.. I'll edit the post later :o)

[EDIT]:
January 2012 Challenge
New year, new resolutions :D

Duration: 1/1/12 - 31/1/12
Rules: Read 5 books, your choice

1. 1st book in series
Ascension by Caris Roane

2. New 2 You Author
Grave Witch by Kalayna Price

3. One word book
Beastly by Alex Flinn(02/Dec)

4. New Genre 2 You (Sci-fi)
Encrypted by Lindsay Buroker

5. Finish a book you've been working on for a long time
Any book listed on 7.
Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson - 04/Dec

6. Try to finish a series you've been reading
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries by Charlaine Harris -
A Fool and His Honey (02/Dec), Last Scene Alive and Poppy Done to Death
7. Try to finish all the books I have pending in my unfinished shelf... some for more than 3 years (shame on me)

[Lisa Kay]

I'm in. I don't know if I'll change things up, but this is what I have so far. I'll do at least five.


WYA: New year, new resolutions; January 2012 Challenge

Duration: 1/1/12 - 31/1/12

Rules: Read 5 books, your choice.

0/5

1. 1st book in series - On the Edge, by Ilona Andrews, The Edge, #1 (PB)
2. New 2 You Author - Elizabeth Haydon = Rhapsody: Child of Blood (PB)
3. One word book - Watchers, by Dean Koontz (PB & OneClick audio)
    Witchling, by Yasmine Galenorn (OneClick audio)
4. New Genre 2 You: post-apocalyptic -
    Daybreak, by Ellen Connor (need to purchase)
5. Finish a book you've been working on for a long time -
    Texas Destiny, Texas Glory, Texas Splendor, by Lorraine Heath (HC: 3 in 1; 1st story read)
6. finish a series - The Secret Mistress, by Mary Balogh (audible.com)
7. book resolution: read more biographies
    Then Again, by Diane Keaton (OD audio) - request in at library
    My life so far, by Jane Fonda (OD audio) - request in at library
    

[Barbara ★]

Duration: January 2012
READ: 4/6

1. 1st book in series: The Falling Machine (Society of Steam #1) - Andrew Mayer
2. New 2 You Author: The Demon Trapper's Daughter - Jana Oliver
3. One word book: Debris - Jo Anderton 1/15
4. Finish a book you've been working on for a long time: Mob Rules - Cameron Haley (library book I've had for 5 weeks) 1/21
5. Make a book resolution: This year I'm going to stop buying books and actually read some of the 2600 books I own! I will also read library books especially since I have over 15 sitting on my desk.
1. If I Die - Rachel Vincent (library) 1/3
2. Grave Sight - Charlaine Harris (library) 1/6

[Lady Jaye]

Oooh Barbara, I would love to know what you think of If I Die.

[Eliabeth]

Completed 1 of 5

1. 1st book in series - [Book: The Hunger Games]
2. New 2 You Author - [Book: The Heritage] by Johnny Ray
3. One word book - [Book: Eric (Discworld #9)]
4. Finish a book you've been working on for a long time - Probably [Book: Great Expectations], but possibly [Book: Robinson Crusoe] or [Book: 1001 Arabian Nights]... or Dante's [Book: Inferno]... see a pattern here?
5. Book resolution - limit fantasy to 1/2 of my reading for 2012

I may need to alter this list since all of my books are packed away as I am in the process of moving so I'm not sure if I can get to the books I've been taking forever on... hmm that leaves me with starting a new genre, but I think I've been exposed to most genres.

[Darcy]

Here are my choices.

5 of 5 Completed

1. 1st book in series - Taste Me by Tamara Hogan 1/8
2. New 2 You Author - Blood of Eden by Tami Dane 1/3
3. One word book - Daybreak by Ellen Connor 1/7
6. Try to finish a series you've been reading - Skykeepers by Jessica Andersen 1/10
7. Make a book resolution and start to follow it (Finish up series I am in the middle of reading) - The Finding by Nicky Charles 1/9

[Lisa Kay]

Oh, so many neat books listed!

[Lisa Kay]

Darcy, are you joining the NBRC Daybreak "Buddy Read" on January 9th?

[Darcy]

Lisa Kay wrote: "Darcy, are you joining the NBRC Daybreak "Buddy Read" on January 9th?"

No, I am not in that group. I am tempted to join, but I am trying to limit my groups, so that the ones that I am in I participate in a lot.

[Lisa Kay]

Understandable, Darcy. Well, you're welcome if you do join~ You can lurk, if you desire.

[Darcy]

I may just do that, thanks Lisa Kay!

[Jen]

I'm in too!

Books Completed 7/7
Duration 01/01/2012-01/31/2012

1. First book in a series: Masques by Patricia Briggs Jan 11/12
2. New Author: Whiskey Sour by J A Konrath Jan 7/12
3. One word book: Witchling by Yasmine Galenorn Jan 15/12
4. Finish a series you have been reading: Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews ( Magic Strikes Jan 5/12, Magic Bleeds Jan 14/12, Magic Slays) Jan 18/12
5. Resolution: To finally read The Princess Bride by William Goldman Jan 6/12

**Also read novella's: A Questionable Client Jan 2/12, Magic Mourns Jan 16/12, Magic Dreams Jan 17/12, and Magic Gifts Jan 18/12**

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

Jen, there is a free read/download, for the next week, on Ilona's website #4.5 Magic Gifts. After that you'll have to buy it.

[Jen]

Thanks Sandra. I will have to check that out!

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

;)

[Eliabeth]

*pokes head in* someone say free book?

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

Yep, hurry along and grab it before it goes :)

[Eliabeth]

Where is it?

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

It's on Ilona's website, I've linked it for you and anyone else that hasn't grabbed it yet :)

http://www.ilona-andrews.com/magic-gi...

[Eliabeth]

arigatou love

[Eliabeth]

How am I already behind in my reading! :O

[Patricia]

I'm in
0/5

1. 1st book in series: Carrier of the Mark Leigh Fallon
2. New 2 You Author: Bound By Blood Cynthia Eden
3. One word book: Killbox Ann Aguirre
6. Try to finish a series you've been reading: Shadow Heir Richelle Mead
7. Make a book resolution and start to follow it:
Read More than I did this Year
Raven Cursed Faith Hunter

[Midu]

1. 1st book in series: ✔
2. New 2 You Author: ✔
3. One word book:
4. New Genre 2 You: (copying LK!) PA✔
5. Finish a book you've been working on for a long time: ✔
6. Try to finish a series you've been reading: ✔
7. Make a book resolution and start to follow it: Read more non-fiction books

[Lisa Kay]

[Eliabeth]

Do we edit or do we post a new comment? I did both this round just to be safe.

Completed: 1 of 5

1. 1st book in series - The Hunger Games
2. New 2 You Author - The Heritage by Johnny Ray
3. One word book - Eric (Discworld #9)
4. Finish a book you've been working on for a long time - Probably Great Expectations, but possibly Robinson Crusoe or 1001 Arabian Nights... or Dante's Inferno... see a pattern here?
5. Book resolution - limit fantasy to 1/2 of my reading for 2012

I may need to alter this list since all of my books are packed away as I am in the process of moving so I'm not sure if I can get to the books I've been taking forever on... hmm that leaves me with starting a new genre, but I think I've been exposed to most genres.

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

Monthly challenge, I'd say just post new one.

I've read most genres as well, I just picked something I haven't read in a very long time. No worries about changing books Eliabeth, most of us do that :)

[Eliabeth]

I really don't think there's a genre I haven't read. I thought historical fiction might have it, but I've read most of the American Girl's books. I had read all of them at one point but I couldn't keep up.

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

LOL. It's really just to get you out of your comfort zone, so pick something you don't normally read.

[Eliabeth]

... Cookbook LOL

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

Go for it! If there are any good recipes involving chocolate I expect them to make the review. ROFL

[Midu]

1. 1st book in series: ✔
2. New 2 You Author: ✔
3. One word book:
4. New Genre 2 You: (copying LK!) PA✔
5. Finish a book you've been working on for a long time: ✔
6. Try to finish a series you've been reading:
7. Make a book resolution and start to follow it: Read more non-fiction books

[Darcy]

Midu, let me know what you think of Airel. I read a arc when the author was working on it. I thought it was good.

[Midu]

I don't wanna disappoint you but I've been struggling with the book for about a month now! :-(

[Darcy]

Midu wrote: "I don't wanna disappoint you but I've been struggling with the book for about a month now! :-("

That is too bad. I might have to pick up a copy to see if it is different from what I read. Thanks for letting me know.

[Midu]

:-)

[Eliabeth]

Sandra wrote: "Go for it! If there are any good recipes involving chocolate I expect them to make the review. ROFL"

I know a recipe for mocha angel food cake that is yummmmmmy. It involves Kahlua. Appropriate way to use left over New Years party supplies.

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

Sounds scrumptious!

[Jenne]

All done!!!!!!
5/5 Complete


1.First book in a Series: The Turning
2.New to you Author: The Shadow Reader by Sandy Williams
3.One word book: Amaranth
4.New Genre to you: Fifty Shades Freed
5.Finish a series you've been working on: Silver-Tongued Devil

[Barbara ★]

Lady Jaye wrote: "Oooh Barbara, I would love to know what you think of If I Die."
I didn't like it as much as the previous books. Kaylee just didn't ring true as a teenager to me in this one.

[Jess]

Sandra wrote: "It's on Ilona's website, I've linked it for you and anyone else that hasn't grabbed it yet :)

http://www.ilona-andrews.com/magic-gi..."

This short was all sorts of amazing! Too bad it wasn't longer. It just kind of made me wish that I had a new full length book in my hand :)

[Lisa Kay]

Changing things up already.

WYA: New Year, New Resolutions; January 2012 Challenge

Duration: 1/1/12 - 1/31/12

Rules: Read 5 books, your choice.

1/5

1. ✔ 1st book in series - How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf, by Molly Harper ★★★★½ PB 1/1
2. New 2 You Author - Elizabeth Haydon = Rhapsody: Child of Blood (PB)
3. One word book - Watchers, by Dean Koontz (PB & OneClick audio)
    Witchling, by Yasmine Galenorn (OneClick audio)
4. New Genre 2 You: post-apocalyptic -
    Daybreak, by Ellen Connor (need to purchase)
5. Finish a book you've been working on for a long time -
    Texas Destiny, Texas Glory, Texas Splendor, by Lorraine Heath (HC: 3 in 1; 1st story read)
6. finish a series - The Secret Mistress, by Mary Balogh (audible.com)
7. book resolution: read more biographies
    Then Again, by Diane Keaton (OD audio) - request in at library
    My life so far, by Jane Fonda (OD audio) - request in at library
    

Alternatives:
On the Edge, by Ilona Andrews, The Edge, #1 (PB)

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

January 2012 Challenge
New year, new resolutions :D

Duration: 1/1/12 - 31/1/12
Rules: Read 5 books, your choice

1/6 Completed

1. 1st book in series - Masked by Moonlight
2. New 2 You Author - Xakara - A Way to a Dragon's Heart
3. One word book - Abiogenesis
4. New Genre 2 You - The Sherlockian
5. Finish a book you've been working on for a long time - Claimed
6. Try to finish a series you've been reading - Spider’s Revenge 7/1/12 ★★★★★

[Sandra, Need more time to Read!!]

January 2012 Challenge
New year, new resolutions :D

Duration: 1/1/12 - 31/1/12
Rules: Read 5 books, your choice

2/6 Completed

1. 1st book in series - Masked by Moonlight
2. New 2 You Author - Xakara - A Way to a Dragon's Heart
3. One word book - Abiogenesis 7/1/12 ★★★★
4. New Genre 2 You - The Sherlockian
5. Finish a book you've been working on for a long time - Claimed
6. Try to finish a series you've been reading - Spider’s Revenge 7/1/12 ★★★★★

[Sonia]

4/8 Completed

January 2012 Challenge
New year, new resolutions :D

Duration: 1/1/12 - 31/1/12
Rules: Read 5 books, your choice

1. 1st book in series
Ascension by Caris Roane

2. New 2 You Author
Grave Witch by Kalayna Price

3. One word book
Beastly by Alex Flinn(02/Dec)

4. New Genre 2 You (Sci-fi: Steampunk)
Steamed by Katie MacAlister

5. Finish a book you've been working on for a long time
Any book listed on 7.
Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson (04/Dec)

6. Try to finish a series you've been reading
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries by Charlaine Harris -
A Fool and His Honey (02/Dec), Last Scene Alive (07/Dec) and Poppy Done to Death
7. Try to finish all the books I have pending in my unfinished shelf... some for more than 3 years (shame on me)

[Darcy]

2 of 5 Completed