2012 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge

[Megan L]

Challenge Title: Something New but Finish the Series
Duration: February 2012 - December 2012
Number of Books: 100
Challenge Description: So I love reading new series and trying out new authors so this is going to be a mix of both. I pick books from the Goodreads recommedations to read. If the book is part of a series I will read the whole series before I move on. That way I don't get a build up on my TBR list. I will post as I go.

Total: 15/100

Pick#1: The Guardian by Margaret Mallory - 3/25/12
Series Complete:
1. The Sinner - 3/30/12
2. The Warrior
Pick#2 Cut & Run by Abigail Roux - 4/10/12
Series Complete:
1. Sticks & Stones - 4/19/12
2. Fish & Chips - 4/30/12
3. Divide & Conquer - 5/8/12
4. Armed & Dangerous - 8/18/12
Pick#3: The Perils of Pleasure by Julie Anne Long - 5/17/12
Series Complete:
1. Like No Other Lover - 5/22/12
2. Since The Surrender - 5/30/12
3. I Kissed an Earl - 6/8/12
4. What I Did For a Duke - 6/21/12
5. How the Marquess was Won - 7/4/12
Pick#4:Club Shadowlands by Cherise Sinclair - 7/18/12
Series Complete:
1. Dark Citadel - 7/30/12
2. Breaking Free - 8/13/12
3. Lean on Me - 8/24/12
4. Make Me, Sir
5. To Command and Collar
Pick#5:The Gamble by Kristen Ashley
Series Complete:
1. Sweet Dreams
2. Lady Luck
Pick#6:Heat of the Moment by Elle Kennedy
Series Complete:
1. Heat of Passion
2. Heat of the Storm
3. Heat It Up
4. Heat Of The Night
5. The Heat is On

[Lacy]

Challenge Title: 2012 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge
Duration: Jan 1 - Dec 31 2012
Number of Books: 50
Challenge Description: Cleaning out my home library! Read books that I own that are on my TBR list.

1. Manhunt by Janet Evanovich - 1/1/2012 - 4 Stars
2. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson - 1/10/2012 - 5 Stars
3. Wife for Hire by Janet Evanovich - 2/1/2012 - 4 Stars
4. Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz - 2/9/2012 - 3 Stars
5. To Tame a Dangerous Lord by Nicole Jordan - 2/12/2012 - 3 Stars
6. Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts - 2/13/2012 - 5 Stars
7. Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb - 2/17/2012 - 4 Stars
8. The Ideal Man by Julie Garwood - 2/22/2012 - 4 Stars

[Kat]

I have a book for each month and these are books which were released between Jan 2011 to December 2011.

January – Nina Bell – The Empty Nesters (Read)
February – Claudia Pattison – The Fat chance guide to dieting (Read)
March - Emma Hannigan – Talk to the headscarf
April – Carole Matthews – Wrapped up in you
May – Alexandra Potter – What’s new pussycat
June – Rain Mitchell – Tales of a Yoga Studio
July – Emma Hannigan – The pink ladies club
August – Holly Mcqueen – There goes the bride
September – Scarlett Bailey – The Night before Christmas
October – Ali Harris – The Miracle on Regent Street
November – Jane Lovering – Star Struck
December – Allie Spencer – Summer Loving

[Sheila]

Challenge Title: 2012 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge
Duration: 1.1.12 - 12.31.12
Number of Books: 35
Challenge Description: Clean out my personal Library & Kobo E-Reader! Read books I own, or have purchased for Kobo and are on my TBR list from 2011 or earlier.

Completed 8/35

List of Books:

1. The Trophy Wife by Janette Kenny (Kobo) 01.04.12
2. Girls in White Dresses by Jennifer Close (Kobo) 01.05.12
3. Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts (personal library) 01.07.12
4. The Power of Vasilii by Penny Jordan (Kobo) 01.10.12
5. Heartstopper by Joy Fielding (personal library) 01.21.12
6. The Cat's Table by Michael Ondaatje(Kobo) 01.29.12
7. The Real Rio D'Aquila by Sandra Marton (Kobo) 02.11.12
8. I Heart Paris by Lindsey Kelk (personal library) 02.24.12

[Nicola]

Challenge Update
5/46 completed
My book basket has overflown to take over my reading corner. This year I challenge myself to clear up this corner by reading the books and either returning them or passing them on to someone else. They are all recommendations from other people. If nothing else, my husband will be pleased that I have begun to clean it up! Then I will work on my basement shelves! (46 books)
TO READ:

READ:

[Barbara ★]

updated post 38, 4/33 complete

[Wan]

RRRC 2012 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/1 - 12/31 2012
11/50
Finding New Love - 1st in New-2-Me Series & 5 stars: I'll be reading books 1st in the new-to-me series. Also, (any) books in the new and old series I given 5 stars.

1.Cry Wolf by Briggs, Patricia 1/18 (3.5)
2.Dark Lover by Ward, J.R. 1/13 (5)
3.Devil Without a Cause by Garey, Terri 2/3 (2.5)
4.Hunting Season by Laurenston, Shelly 1/3 (5)
5.Eternal Rider by Ione, Larissa 1/22 (4)
6.Starcrossed by Angelini, Josephine 2/22 (3.5)
7.Sins of the Heart by Eve Silver 2/26 (3.5)
8.Magic in the Wind (Drake Sisters, #1) by Christine Feehan 3/29 (4)
9.Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews 4/30 (3.5)
10.Touched by an Alien by Gini Koch 3/5 (4)
11.The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston
12.A Mermaid's Kiss by Joey W. Hill
13.Marked by Elizabeth Naughton
14.The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks
15.The Awakening by Christine Feehan
16.Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells

[Lacy]

Challenge Title: 2012 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge
Duration: Jan 1 - Dec 31 2012
Number of Books: 50
Challenge Description: Cleaning out my home library! Read books that I own that are on my TBR list.

1. Manhunt by Janet Evanovich - 1/1/2012 - 4 Stars
2. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson - 1/10/2012 - 5 Stars
3. Wife for Hire by Janet Evanovich - 2/1/2012 - 4 Stars
4. Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz - 2/9/2012 - 3 Stars
5. To Tame a Dangerous Lord by Nicole Jordan - 2/12/2012 - 3 Stars
6. Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts - 2/13/2012 - 5 Stars
7. Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb - 2/17/2012 - 4 Stars
8. The Ideal Man by Julie Garwood - 2/22/2012 - 4 Stars
9. Charlie All Night by Jennifer Crusie - 3/2/2012 - 3 Stars
10. The Bride's Baby by Liz Fielding - 3/9/2012 - 3 Stars

[Debbie]

2012 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012
Wedded Books Challenge:
9 / 48 books

Something Old -
1.) A Passionate Business by Stephanie James (2/12) ***
Something New -
1.) A Lady Awakened by Cecilia Grant (1/11) ****
2.) Sweet Surrender by Maya Banks (1/21) ****
3.) The Darkest Surrender by Gena Showalter (2/11) ****
Something Borrowed -
1.) When Christmas Comes by Debbie Macomber (1/14) ****
2.) The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson (2/18) ****
3.) Dewey: There's a Cat in the Library! by Vicki Myron (2/19) ****
Something Blue -
1.) Changes by Danielle Steel (1/19) ***
2.) I Remember My Circus by Tom S. Figueiredo (2/28) ****

[Lisa Kay]

Updated Post #15


~ A-Z Pets' Names ~ = 8/26
J.D. Robb In Death series = 0/24

[Nicola]

Challenge Update
6/46 completed
My book basket has overflown to take over my reading corner. This year I challenge myself to clear up this corner by reading the books and either returning them or passing them on to someone else. They are all recommendations from other people. If nothing else, my husband will be pleased that I have begun to clean it up! Then I will work on my basement shelves! (46 books)
TO READ:

READ:

[Joann]

Challenge Title: RRRC 2012 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Number of Books: 66
Challenge Description: Catching up on in-progress series

17/66 Read

I. Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter by Laurell K. Hamiton

1. Micah, 01.03.12 ★★★
2. Danse Macabre, 02.16.12 ★★★★
3. The Harlequin, 03.10.12 ★★★
4. Blood Noir
5. Skin Trade
6. Flirt
7. Bullet
8. Hit List
9. Kiss the Dead



II. Gardella Vampire Chronicles by Colleen Gleason

1. The Bleeding Dusk, 01.06.12 ★★★★
2. When Twilight Burns
3. As Shadows Fade



III. Shadow Saga by Christopher Golden

1. Angel Souls and Devil Hearts, 02.21.12 ★★★★
2. Of Masques and Martyrs
3. The Gathering Dark
4. Waking Nightmares



IV. Georgina Kincaid by Richelle Mead

1. Succubus Dreams
2. Succubus Heat
3. Succubus Shadows
4. Succubus Revealed



V. Chicagoland Vampires by Chloe Neill

1. Twice Bitten, 01.26.12 ★★★★★
2. Hard Bitten, 02.04.12 ★★★★★
3. Drink Deep, 02.25.12 ★★★★★
4. Biting Cold



VI. The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan

1. The Dead-Tossed Waves, 01.08.12 ★★★
2. The Dark and Hollow Places, 02.22.12 ★★★★



VII. Psy-Changeling by Nalini Singh

1. Mine to Possess, 02.18.12 ★★★★
2. Hostage to Pleasure
3. Branded by Fire
4. Blaze of Memory
5. Bonds of Justice
6. Play of Passion
7. Kiss of Snow
8. Tangle of Need



VIII. Envy Chronicles by Joss Ware

1. Embrace the Night Eternal, 02.20.12 ★★★
2. Abandon the Night
3. Night Betrayed



IX. Honor Harrington by David Weber

1. The Honor of the Queen, 01.23.12 ★★★★★
2. The Short Victorious War, 02.26.12 ★★★★
3. Field of Dishonor
4. Flag in Exile
5. Honor Among Enemies
6. In Enemy Hands
7. Echoes of Honor
8. Ashes of Victory
9. War of Honor
10. At All Costs
11. Mission of Honor
12. A Rising Thunder



X. Jazz Tremaine by Linda Wisdom

1. Wicked by Any Other Name, 01.21.12 ★★★
2. Hex in High Heels
3. The Best Hex Ever



XI. Night Huntress by Jeaniene Frost

1. One Foot in the Grave, 02.09.12 ★★★★★
2. At Grave's End, 03.05.12 ★★★★★
3. Destined for an Early Grave
4. This Side of the Grave
5. One Grave at a Time



XII. 2012 Releases

1. Cold Days by Jim Butcher
2. Black Dawn by Rachel Caine
3. Timeless by Gail Carriger
4. Undead and Unstable by MaryJanice Davidson
5. Fair Game by Patricia Briggs
6. A Perfect Blood by Kim Harrison
7. Under a Vampire Moon by Lynsay Sands
8. Kitty Steals the Show by Carrie Vaughn
9. Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward

[Lacy]

Challenge Title: 2012 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge
Duration: Jan 1 - Dec 31 2012
Number of Books: 50
Challenge Description: Cleaning out my home library! Read books that I own that are on my TBR list.

1. Manhunt by Janet Evanovich - 1/1/2012 - 4 Stars
2. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson - 1/10/2012 - 5 Stars
3. Wife for Hire by Janet Evanovich - 2/1/2012 - 4 Stars
4. Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz - 2/9/2012 - 3 Stars
5. To Tame a Dangerous Lord by Nicole Jordan - 2/12/2012 - 3 Stars
6. Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts - 2/13/2012 - 5 Stars
7. Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb - 2/17/2012 - 4 Stars
8. The Ideal Man by Julie Garwood - 2/22/2012 - 4 Stars
9. Charlie All Night by Jennifer Crusie - 3/2/2012 - 3 Stars
10. The Bride's Baby by Liz Fielding - 3/9/2012 - 3 Stars
11. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith - 3/13/2012 - 4 Stars

[Catherine]

update to post 36


27/100!!!

[Tricia]

2012 Create Your Own Reading Challenge
Challenge Title: Witches and Witchcraft Challenge
Duration: Jan 1, 2012 - Dec 31, 2012
Number of Books: 10
Challenge Description: Read books that have a witch as the main character or that contain any major witchcraft elements.
List of Books:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

[Barbara ★]

updated post 38, 7/33 complete

[Sheila]

Challenge Title: 2012 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge
Duration: 1.1.12 - 12.31.12
Number of Books: 35
Challenge Description: Clean out my personal Library & Kobo E-Reader! Read books I own, or have purchased for Kobo and are on my TBR list from 2011 or earlier.

Completed 14/35

List of Books:

1. The Trophy Wife by Janette Kenny (Kobo) 01.04.12
2. Girls in White Dresses by Jennifer Close (Kobo) 01.05.12
3. Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts (personal library) 01.07.12
4. The Power of Vasilii by Penny Jordan (Kobo) 01.10.12
5. Heartstopper by Joy Fielding (personal library) 01.21.12
6. The Cat's Table by Michael Ondaatje(Kobo) 01.29.12
7. The Real Rio D'Aquila by Sandra Marton (Kobo) 02.11.12
8. I Heart Paris by Lindsey Kelk (personal library) 02.24.12
9. Burn by Linda Howard (personal library) 02.26.12
10. Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montogomery (kobo) 02.26.12
11. The S Before Ex by Mira Lyyn Kelly (kobo) 03.11.12
12. A Royal Engagement: The Storm Within\The Reluctant Queen by Trish Morey (kobo) 03.16.12
13. The Savakis Merger by Annie West (kobo) 03.17.12
14. Surrender to the Past by Carole Mortimer (kobo)03.19.12

[Lisa Kay]

Updated Post #15

~ A-Z Pets' Names ~ = 11/26
~ A Year of J.D. Robb's In Death series ~ = 2/24

[Barbara ★]

updated post 38, 8/33 complete

[Lacy]

Challenge Title: 2012 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge
Duration: Jan 1 - Dec 31 2012
Number of Books: 50
Challenge Description: Cleaning out my home library! Read books that I own that are on my TBR list.

1. Manhunt by Janet Evanovich - 1/1/2012 - 4 Stars
2. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson - 1/10/2012 - 5 Stars
3. Wife for Hire by Janet Evanovich - 2/1/2012 - 4 Stars
4. Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz - 2/9/2012 - 3 Stars
5. To Tame a Dangerous Lord by Nicole Jordan - 2/12/2012 - 3 Stars
6. Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts - 2/13/2012 - 5 Stars
7. Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb - 2/17/2012 - 4 Stars
8. The Ideal Man by Julie Garwood - 2/22/2012 - 4 Stars
9. Charlie All Night by Jennifer Crusie - 3/2/2012 - 3 Stars
10. The Bride's Baby by Liz Fielding - 3/9/2012 - 3 Stars
11. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith - 3/13/2012 - 4 Stars
12. The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson - 3/24/2012 - 5 Stars

[Nicola]

Book are an awful lot like bunnies! Apparently they multiply while sitting all by themselves in a basket - who knew?
I will increase my goal to 55, even though I think the basket will continue to multiply. It is spreading to my electronics too - 40 waiting n Kobo, and over 100 on my pretty new Kindle app!
Challenge Update
8/55 completed
My book basket has overflown to take over my reading corner. This year I challenge myself to clear up this corner by reading the books and either returning them or passing them on to someone else. They are all recommendations from other people. If nothing else, my husband will be pleased that I have begun to clean it up! Then I will work on my basement shelves! (46 books)
TO READ:

READ:
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[Lacy]

Challenge Title: 2012 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge
Duration: Jan 1 - Dec 31 2012
Number of Books: 50
Challenge Description: Cleaning out my home library! Read books that I own that are on my TBR list.

1. Manhunt by Janet Evanovich - 1/1/2012 - 4 Stars
2. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson - 1/10/2012 - 5 Stars
3. Wife for Hire by Janet Evanovich - 2/1/2012 - 4 Stars
4. Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz - 2/9/2012 - 3 Stars
5. To Tame a Dangerous Lord by Nicole Jordan - 2/12/2012 - 3 Stars
6. Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts - 2/13/2012 - 5 Stars
7. Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb - 2/17/2012 - 4 Stars
8. The Ideal Man by Julie Garwood - 2/22/2012 - 4 Stars
9. Charlie All Night by Jennifer Crusie - 3/2/2012 - 3 Stars
10. The Bride's Baby by Liz Fielding - 3/9/2012 - 3 Stars
11. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith - 3/13/2012 - 4 Stars
12. The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson - 3/24/2012 - 5 Stars
13. A Perfect Blood by Kim Harrison - 3/30/2012 - 4 Stars
14. Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts - 4/12/2012 - 4 Stars
15.

[Joann]

Challenge Title: RRRC 2012 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Number of Books: 66
Challenge Description: Catching up on in-progress series

20/66 Read

I. Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter by Laurell K. Hamiton

1. Micah, 01.03.12 ★★★
2. Danse Macabre, 02.16.12 ★★★★
3. The Harlequin, 03.10.12 ★★★
4. Blood Noir
5. Skin Trade
6. Flirt
7. Bullet
8. Hit List
9. Kiss the Dead



II. Gardella Vampire Chronicles by Colleen Gleason

1. The Bleeding Dusk, 01.06.12 ★★★★
2. When Twilight Burns
3. As Shadows Fade



III. Shadow Saga by Christopher Golden

1. Angel Souls and Devil Hearts, 02.21.12 ★★★★
2. Of Masques and Martyrs, 03.25.12 ★★★★
3. The Gathering Dark
4. Waking Nightmares



IV. Georgina Kincaid by Richelle Mead

1. Succubus Dreams
2. Succubus Heat
3. Succubus Shadows
4. Succubus Revealed



V. Chicagoland Vampires by Chloe Neill

1. Twice Bitten, 01.26.12 ★★★★★
2. Hard Bitten, 02.04.12 ★★★★★
3. Drink Deep, 02.25.12 ★★★★★
4. Biting Cold



VI. The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan

1. The Dead-Tossed Waves, 01.08.12 ★★★
2. The Dark and Hollow Places, 02.22.12 ★★★★



VII. Psy-Changeling by Nalini Singh

1. Mine to Possess, 02.18.12 ★★★★
2. Hostage to Pleasure
3. Branded by Fire
4. Blaze of Memory
5. Bonds of Justice
6. Play of Passion
7. Kiss of Snow
8. Tangle of Need



VIII. Envy Chronicles by Joss Ware

1. Embrace the Night Eternal, 02.20.12 ★★★
2. Abandon the Night
3. Night Betrayed



IX. Honor Harrington by David Weber

1. The Honor of the Queen, 01.23.12 ★★★★★
2. The Short Victorious War, 02.26.12 ★★★★
3. Field of Dishonor, 03.22.12 ★★★★★
4. Flag in Exile
5. Honor Among Enemies
6. In Enemy Hands
7. Echoes of Honor
8. Ashes of Victory
9. War of Honor
10. At All Costs
11. Mission of Honor
12. A Rising Thunder



X. Jazz Tremaine by Linda Wisdom

1. Wicked by Any Other Name, 01.21.12 ★★★
2. Hex in High Heels
3. The Best Hex Ever



XI. Night Huntress by Jeaniene Frost

1. One Foot in the Grave, 02.09.12 ★★★★★
2. At Grave's End, 03.05.12 ★★★★★
3. Destined for an Early Grave, 03.23.12 ★★★★★
4. This Side of the Grave
5. One Grave at a Time



XII. 2012 Releases

1. Cold Days by Jim Butcher
2. Black Dawn by Rachel Caine
3. Timeless by Gail Carriger
4. Undead and Unstable by MaryJanice Davidson
5. Fair Game by Patricia Briggs
6. A Perfect Blood by Kim Harrison
7. Under a Vampire Moon by Lynsay Sands
8. Kitty Steals the Show by Carrie Vaughn
9. Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward

[Catherine]

update to post 36

33/100

[Sheila]

Challenge Title: 2012 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge
Duration: 1.1.12 - 12.31.12
Number of Books: 35
Challenge Description: Clean out my personal Library & Kobo E-Reader! Read books I own, or have purchased for Kobo and are on my TBR list from 2011 or earlier.

Completed 16/35

List of Books:

1. The Trophy Wife by Janette Kenny (Kobo) 01.04.12
2. Girls in White Dresses by Jennifer Close (Kobo) 01.05.12
3. Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts (personal library) 01.07.12
4. The Power of Vasilii by Penny Jordan (Kobo) 01.10.12
5. Heartstopper by Joy Fielding (personal library) 01.21.12
6. The Cat's Table by Michael Ondaatje(Kobo) 01.29.12
7. The Real Rio D'Aquila by Sandra Marton (Kobo) 02.11.12
8. I Heart Paris by Lindsey Kelk (personal library) 02.24.12
9. Burn by Linda Howard (personal library) 02.26.12
10. Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montogomery (kobo) 02.26.12
11. The S Before Ex by Mira Lyyn Kelly (kobo) 03.11.12
12. A Royal Engagement: The Storm Within\The Reluctant Queen by Trish Morey (kobo) 03.16.12
13. The Savakis Merger by Annie West (kobo) 03.17.12
14. Surrender to the Past by Carole Mortimer (kobo)03.19.12
15.Once Touched, Never Forgotten by Natasha Tate (kobo) 03.26.12
16.The Ice Prince by Sandra Marton (kobo) 04.03.12

[Anna's Herding Cats]

Making some decent progress on this one. The other one I'm doing with a book from each state is going a little bit slower.

18/25 new to me authors done!
10/20 new to me series by authors I love done!

Number of Books: 45
Challenge Description: Hi, I'm new! Read 25 new to me authors, 20 new to me series by authors I read!

New Authors
1. Shannon Stacey Exclusively Yours 1/7
2. Alesia Holliday Santa Baby 1/10
3. Deborah Cooke Kiss of Fire 1/12
4. Christine Warren Wolf at the Door 1/20
5. Gena Showalter Awaken Me Darkly 1/22
6. Aimee Laine Hide & Seek 1/24
7. H.P. Mallory Witchful Thinking: A Jolie Wilkins Novel 1/26
8. Amy Lignor Until Next Time 2/1
9. Erin McCarthy Houston, We Have a Problem 2/9
10. Cherry Adair The Mercenary 2/12
11. Jules Bennett Seducing the Enemy's Daughter 2/14
12. Lisa Jackson Montana Fire: Aftermath\Tender Trap 2/24
13. Sabrina Jeffries The Truth About Lord Stoneville 3/6
14. Lori Handeland Blue Moon 3/24
15. Carrie Vaughn Kitty and the Midnight Hour 3/25
16. Kelley Armstrong Bitten 3/26
17. Jude Deveraux The Conquest 3/29
18. Tes Hilaire Deliver Me from Darkness 3/30
18. Dinah McCall Tallchief 4/11
20.
21.
22.
23.
24.
25.


New Series by Authors I've read
1.My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent 1/16
2.Copper Beach by Jayne Anne Krentz 2/10
3.Assassin's Honor by Monica Burns 1/23
4.Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead 1/27
5.Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy 2/13
6. Hush by Cherry Adair 2/22
7. Say No To Joe? by Lori Foster 2/27
8. Firespell by Chloe Neill 3/20
9. Never Again by Michele Bardsley 3/22
10. Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs 3/27
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
18.
20.

[Catherine]

update to post 36

36/100!

[Catherine]

update to post 36

37/100!

[Joann]

Challenge Title: RRRC 2012 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Number of Books: 66
Challenge Description: Catching up on in-progress series

25/66 Read

I. Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter by Laurell K. Hamiton

1. Micah, 01.03.12 ★★★
2. Danse Macabre, 02.16.12 ★★★★
3. The Harlequin, 03.10.12 ★★★
4. Blood Noir, 04.18.12 ★★★
5. Skin Trade
6. Flirt
7. Bullet
8. Hit List
9. Kiss the Dead



II. Gardella Vampire Chronicles by Colleen Gleason

1. The Bleeding Dusk, 01.06.12 ★★★★
2. When Twilight Burns
3. As Shadows Fade



III. Shadow Saga by Christopher Golden

1. Angel Souls and Devil Hearts, 02.21.12 ★★★★
2. Of Masques and Martyrs, 03.25.12 ★★★★
3. The Gathering Dark
4. Waking Nightmares



IV. Georgina Kincaid by Richelle Mead

1. Succubus Dreams
2. Succubus Heat
3. Succubus Shadows
4. Succubus Revealed



V. Chicagoland Vampires by Chloe Neill

1. Twice Bitten, 01.26.12 ★★★★★
2. Hard Bitten, 02.04.12 ★★★★★
3. Drink Deep, 02.25.12 ★★★★★
4. Biting Cold



VI. The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan

1. The Dead-Tossed Waves, 01.08.12 ★★★
2. The Dark and Hollow Places, 02.22.12 ★★★★



VII. Psy-Changeling by Nalini Singh

1. Mine to Possess, 02.18.12 ★★★★
2. Hostage to Pleasure, 04.10.12 ★★★★
3. Branded by Fire
4. Blaze of Memory
5. Bonds of Justice
6. Play of Passion
7. Kiss of Snow
8. Tangle of Need



VIII. Envy Chronicles by Joss Ware

1. Embrace the Night Eternal, 02.20.12 ★★★
2. Abandon the Night
3. Night Betrayed



IX. Honor Harrington by David Weber

1. The Honor of the Queen, 01.23.12 ★★★★★
2. The Short Victorious War, 02.26.12 ★★★★
3. Field of Dishonor, 03.22.12 ★★★★★
4. Flag in Exile,04.21.12 ★★★★★
5. Honor Among Enemies
6. In Enemy Hands
7. Echoes of Honor
8. Ashes of Victory
9. War of Honor
10. At All Costs
11. Mission of Honor
12. A Rising Thunder



X. Jazz Tremaine by Linda Wisdom

1. Wicked by Any Other Name, 01.21.12 ★★★
2. Hex in High Heels
3. The Best Hex Ever



XI. Night Huntress by Jeaniene Frost

1. One Foot in the Grave, 02.09.12 ★★★★★
2. At Grave's End, 03.05.12 ★★★★★
3. Destined for an Early Grave, 03.23.12 ★★★★★
4. This Side of the Grave, 04.07.12 ★★★★★
5. One Grave at a Time



XII. 2012 Releases

1. Cold Days by Jim Butcher
2. Black Dawn by Rachel Caine
3. Timeless by Gail Carriger
4. Undead and Unstable by MaryJanice Davidson
5. Fair Game by Patricia Briggs, 04.01.12 ★★★★★
6. A Perfect Blood by Kim Harrison
7. Under a Vampire Moon by Lynsay Sands
8. Kitty Steals the Show by Carrie Vaughn
9. Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward

[Ana]

Challenge Title:RRRC 2012 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge
Duration:2012
Number of Books:50
Challenge Description:categories can overlap

I.read 20 authors that i have never read before (20/20)
1.Sue Margolis,Gucci Gucci Coo - 25.03 2 stars
2.Beth Harbison,Shoe Addicts Anonymous - 10.04 2 stars
3.Paula McLain,The Paris Wife - 22.04 4 stars
4.Sir Arthur Conan Doyle,The Hound of the Baskervilles - 25.04 3 stars
5.Sophie Kinsella,I've Got Your Number - 26.04 3 stars
6.Erin Morgenstern,The Night Circus - 30.04 5 stars
7.Rick Riordan,The Lightning Thief - 08.05 4 stars
8.Daphne du Maurier,Rebecca - 04.06 2 stars
9.Nicholas Sparks,The Lucky One - 13.06 5 stars
10.E.L. James,Fifty Shades of Grey - 14.06 5 stars
11.Dostoïevski,The Brothers Karamazov - 29.06 3 stars
12.Ransom Riggs,Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children - 22.08 3 stars
13.Charlaine Harris,Dead to the World - 07.07 4 stars
14.Agatha Christie,The Mysterious Affair At Styles - 30.08 3 stars
15.Kendare Blake,Anna Dressed in Blood - 03.09 4 stars
16.Stephanie Perkins,Anna and the French Kiss - 03.09 5 stars
17.Julia Llewellyn,Amy's Honeymoon - 26.09 2 stars
18.Guy de Maupassant,Pierre et Jean - 02.10 3 stars
19.F Scott Fitzgerald,The Great Gatsby - 26.10 5 stars
20.Joe Hill,Heart-Shaped Box - 08.10 2 stars

II.read 15 chick-lit books (3/15)
1.Gucci Gucci Coo - 25.03 2 stars
2.Shoe Addicts Anonymous - 10.04 2 stars
3.I've Got Your Number - 26.04 3 stars


III.read 15 classic books (7/15)
1.The Hound of the Baskervilles - 25.04 3 stars
2.Rebecca - 04.06 2 stars
3.The Brothers Karamazov - 29.06 3 stars
4.Pierre et Jean -
5.The Great Gatsby
6.Frankenstein
7.The Mysterious Affair At Styles

IV.read books from 15 different series (3/15)
1.Sherlock Holmes:The Hound of the Baskervilles - 25.04 3 stars
2.Percy Jackson and the Olympians:The Lightning Thief - 08.05 4 stars
3.Fifty Shades:Fifty Shades of Grey - 14.06 5 stars


V.read 15 different sub-genres (6/15)
1.Romance -> Historical Romance:The Paris Wife - 22.04 4 stars
2.Mystery -> Detective:The Hound of the Baskervilles - 25.04 3 stars
3.Fantasy -> Magical Realism:The Night Circus - 30.04 5 stars
4.Fantasy -> Mythology:The Lightning Thief - 08.05 4 stars
5.Romance -> Contemporary Romance:The Lucky One - 13.06 5 stars
6.Romance -> Erotic Romance:Fifty Shades of Grey - 14.06 5 stars


VI.read 10 books 450+ pages (10/10)
1.Gucci Gucci Coo(461 pages) 25.03 2 stars
2.Rebecca (452 pages) 04.06 2 stars
3.Fifty Shades of Grey (514 pages) 14.06 5 stars
4.Fifty Shades Darker (546 pages) 19.06 5 stars
5.Fifty Shades Freed (579 pages) 21.08 4 stars
6.The Brothers Karamazov (1223 pages) 29.06 3 stars
7.Dead Until Dark (460 pages) 03.07 5 stars
8.Dead in the Family (477) 14.07 5 stars
9.Dead Reckoning (452 pages) 19.07 4 stars
10.The Sound Of Thunder (470 pages) 26.07 4 stars


List of books read
1.Gucci Gucci Coo - 25.03 2 stars
2.Shoe Addicts Anonymous - 10.04 2 stars
3.The Paris Wife - 22.04 4 stars
4.The Hound of the Baskervilles - 25.04 3 stars
5.I've Got Your Number - 26.04 3 stars
6.The Night Circus - 30.04 5 stars
7.The Lightning Thief - 08.05 4 stars
8.Rebecca - 04.06 2 stars
9.The Sea of Monsters - 07.06 3 stars
10.The Lucky One - 13.06 5 stars
11.Fifty Shades of Grey - 14.06 5 stars
12.Fifty Shades Darker - 19.06 5 stars

Total: 12/50

to be updated soon

[Barbara ★]

updated post 38, 10/33 complete

[Lacy]

Challenge Title: 2012 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge
Duration: Jan 1 - Dec 31 2012
Number of Books: 50
Challenge Description: Cleaning out my home library! Read books that I own that are on my TBR list.

1. Manhunt by Janet Evanovich - 1/1/2012 - 4 Stars
2. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson - 1/10/2012 - 5 Stars
3. Wife for Hire by Janet Evanovich - 2/1/2012 - 4 Stars
4. Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz - 2/9/2012 - 3 Stars
5. To Tame a Dangerous Lord by Nicole Jordan - 2/12/2012 - 3 Stars
6. Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts - 2/13/2012 - 5 Stars
7. Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb - 2/17/2012 - 4 Stars
8. The Ideal Man by Julie Garwood - 2/22/2012 - 4 Stars
9. Charlie All Night by Jennifer Crusie - 3/2/2012 - 3 Stars
10. The Bride's Baby by Liz Fielding - 3/9/2012 - 3 Stars
11. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith - 3/13/2012 - 4 Stars
12. The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson - 3/24/2012 - 5 Stars
13. A Perfect Blood by Kim Harrison - 3/30/2012 - 4 Stars
14. Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts - 4/12/2012 - 4 Stars
15. Tropic of Cancer by Henry Miller - 4/28/2012 - 3 Stars
16. Bright Eyes by Catherine Anderson - 5/7/2012 - 4 Stars

[Dragana]

Updated: Post #44 - 5/13

[Wan]

Updated: Post # 57

[Lisa Kay]

Updated Post #15

~ A-Z Pets’ Names ~ = 15/26
~ A Year of J.D. Robb’s In Death Series ~ = 2/24

[Barbara ★]

updated post 38, 13/33 complete

[D.G.]

I'm not doing very well with this challenge. :(

2012 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge
Duration: Jan 1 - Dec 31 2012
Books Read: 6/40

Read 2 Classics ✔
1. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee - 4/29 ★★★★★
2. On The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin - 5/1 ★★★★★

Read 2 Books in Spanish

Read 36 of the print books I own
1. Not So Innocent by Laura Lee Guhrke - 1/17
2. A Lot Like Love by Julie James - 1/23
3. Deeply, Desperately by Heather Webber - 3/23
4. Her Ladyship's Companion by Evangeline Collins - 5/4

[Nicola]

I am adding to my "Clean out the book basket" challenge! I am currently signed up for four A-Z challenges (female character, male character, author, book title). In order to hopefully help clear out the basket I am going to try to limit my cross over in these challenges to 5-14 books -- 5 for the difficult letters, 14 because my current year long goal is 90 books.
Books are an awful lot like bunnies! Apparently they multiply while sitting all by themselves in a basket - who knew?
I will increase my goal to 55, even though I think the basket will continue to multiply. It is spreading to my electronics too - 40 waiting n Kobo, and over 100 on my pretty new Kindle app!
Challenge Update
10/55 completed
My book basket has overflown to take over my reading corner. This year I challenge myself to clear up this corner by reading the books and either returning them or passing them on to someone else. They are all recommendations from other people. If nothing else, my husband will be pleased that I have begun to clean it up! Then I will work on my basement shelves! (46 books)
TO READ:
[bookcover:Mother's Day

[Catherine]

update to post 36....

I've increased my total to 150
now I'm up to

45/150!!!

[Catherine]

update to post 36

49/150!

[Catherine]

update to post 36

50/150!

[Nicola]

I am adding to my "Clean out the book basket" challenge! I am currently signed up for four A-Z challenges (female character, male character, author, book title). In order to hopefully help clear out the basket I am going to try to limit my cross over in these challenges to 5-14 books -- 5 for the difficult letters, 14 because my current year long goal is 90 books.
Books are an awful lot like bunnies! Apparently they multiply while sitting all by themselves in a basket - who knew?
I will increase my goal to 55, even though I think the basket will continue to multiply. It is spreading to my electronics too - 40 waiting n Kobo, and over 100 on my fairly new Kindle app!
Challenge Update
15/55 completed
My book basket has overflown to take over my reading corner. This year I challenge myself to clear up this corner by reading the books and either returning them or passing them on to someone else. They are all recommendations from other people. If nothing else, my husband will be pleased that I have begun to clean it up! Then I will work on my basement shelves! (55 books)
TO READ:

READ:

[Lacy]

Challenge Title: 2012 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge
Duration: Jan 1 - Dec 31 2012
Number of Books: 50
Challenge Description: Cleaning out my home library! Read books that I own that are on my TBR list.

1. Manhunt by Janet Evanovich - 1/1/2012 - 4 Stars
2. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson - 1/10/2012 - 5 Stars
3. Wife for Hire by Janet Evanovich - 2/1/2012 - 4 Stars
4. Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz - 2/9/2012 - 3 Stars
5. To Tame a Dangerous Lord by Nicole Jordan - 2/12/2012 - 3 Stars
6. Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts - 2/13/2012 - 5 Stars
7. Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb - 2/17/2012 - 4 Stars
8. The Ideal Man by Julie Garwood - 2/22/2012 - 4 Stars
9. Charlie All Night by Jennifer Crusie - 3/2/2012 - 3 Stars
10. The Bride's Baby by Liz Fielding - 3/9/2012 - 3 Stars
11. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith - 3/13/2012 - 4 Stars
12. The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson - 3/24/2012 - 5 Stars
13. A Perfect Blood by Kim Harrison - 3/30/2012 - 4 Stars
14. Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts - 4/12/2012 - 4 Stars
15. Tropic of Cancer by Henry Miller - 4/28/2012 - 3 Stars
16. Bright Eyes by Catherine Anderson - 5/7/2012 - 4 Stars
17. A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin - 5/29/2012 - 4 stars
18. One For The Money by Janet Evanovich - 5/31/2012 - 3 Stars

[Emily]

Challenge Title: 2012 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge
Duration: 6/1/2012 - 12/31/2012
Number of Books: 10
Challenge Description: Personal Library.
I want to read some of the books on my bookshelf that I have not touched yet.

1. Playing Dead - Allison Brennan
2. The Will of the Empress - Tamora Pierce (Finished)
3. False Memory - Dean Koontz
4. Death Is Forever - Elizabeth Lowell
5. What You Can't See - Allison Brennan
6. Inkspell - Cornelia Funke
7. The Clan of the Cave Bear - Jean M. Auel
8. The Chase: A Novel - Brenda Joyce
9. Wicked: Witch & Curse - Nancy Holder (In Progress)
10. Fell - David Clement-Davies (In Progress)

[Barbara ★]

updated post 37, 14/33 complete

[D.G.]

I'm making some changes to this challenge (I don't have enough print books to fill my original goal!)

2012 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge
Duration: Jan 1 - Dec 31 2012
Books Read: 9/27

Read 5 Classics
1. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee - 4/29 ★★★★★
2. On The Origin of Species by Charles Darwin - 5/1 ★★★★★
3. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain - 6/6 ★★★★
4. Tales from the Arabian Nights by Andrew Lang - 6/12 ★★★★

Read 2 Books in Spanish

Read 20 of the print books I own (DNFs count)
1. Not So Innocent by Laura Lee Guhrke - 1/17 ★★★
2. A Lot Like Love by Julie James - 1/23 ★★★½
3. Deeply, Desperately by Heather Webber - 3/23 ★★★
4. Her Ladyship's Companion by Evangeline Collins - 5/4 ★★★
5. Daughters of Terra by Theolyn Boese - DNF 6/14 ★

[Lacy]

Challenge Title: 2012 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge
Duration: Jan 1 - Dec 31 2012
Number of Books: 50
Challenge Description: Cleaning out my home library! Read books that I own that are on my TBR list.

1. Manhunt by Janet Evanovich - 1/1/2012 - 4 Stars
2. The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson - 1/10/2012 - 5 Stars
3. Wife for Hire by Janet Evanovich - 2/1/2012 - 4 Stars
4. Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz - 2/9/2012 - 3 Stars
5. To Tame a Dangerous Lord by Nicole Jordan - 2/12/2012 - 3 Stars
6. Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts - 2/13/2012 - 5 Stars
7. Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb - 2/17/2012 - 4 Stars
8. The Ideal Man by Julie Garwood - 2/22/2012 - 4 Stars
9. Charlie All Night by Jennifer Crusie - 3/2/2012 - 3 Stars
10. The Bride's Baby by Liz Fielding - 3/9/2012 - 3 Stars
11. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith - 3/13/2012 - 4 Stars
12. The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson - 3/24/2012 - 5 Stars
13. A Perfect Blood by Kim Harrison - 3/30/2012 - 4 Stars
14. Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts - 4/12/2012 - 4 Stars
15. Tropic of Cancer by Henry Miller - 4/28/2012 - 3 Stars
16. Bright Eyes by Catherine Anderson - 5/7/2012 - 4 Stars
17. A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin - 5/29/2012 - 4 stars
18. One For The Money by Janet Evanovich - 5/31/2012 - 3 Stars
19. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee - 6/21/2012 - 5 Stars
20. Abithica by Susan Goldsmith - 7/3/2012 - 4 Stars

[Lisa Kay]

Updated Post #15
~ A-Z Pets’ Names ~ = 17/26
~ A Year of J.D. Robb’s In Death Series ~ = 6/24

[Wan]

RRRC 2012 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/1 - 12/31 2012
18/50
Finding New Love - 1st in New-2-Me Series & 5 stars: I'll be reading books 1st in the new-to-me series. Also, (any) books in the new and old series I given 5 stars.

✔ 1.Cry Wolf by Briggs, Patricia 1/18 (3.5)
✔ 2.Dark Lover by Ward, J.R. 1/13 (5)
✔ 3.Devil Without a Cause by Garey, Terri 2/3 (2.5)
✔ 4.Hunting Season by Laurenston, Shelly 1/3 (5)
✔ 5.Eternal Rider by Ione, Larissa 1/22 (4)
✔ 6.Starcrossed by Angelini, Josephine 2/22 (3.5)
✔ 7.Sins of the Heart by Eve Silver 2/26 (3.5)
✔ 8.Magic in the Wind (Drake Sisters, #1) by Christine Feehan 3/29 (4)
✔ 9.Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews 4/30 (3.5)
✔ 10.Touched by an Alien by Gini Koch 3/5 (4)
✔ 11.The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston 4/22 (4.5)
✔ 12.The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks 5/3 (4)
✔ 13.The Awakening by Christine Feehan 5/4 (3)
✔ 14.Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James 5/20 (5)
✔ 15.In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks 5/28 (4)
✔ 16.First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones 6/8 (4)
✔ 17.Cut & Run by Madeline Urban and Abigail Roux 6/8 (4)
✔ 18. Blue Bloods by Melissa De La Cruz 6/23 (3)

[Ana]

Oh, just saw this challenge, so hope it's not too late to enter:)

Challenge Title: RRRC 2012 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge
Duration: Duration: 6/29 - 12/31 2012
Number of Books: 30
Challenge Description: Cleaning my bookshelves!
(I'll be reading books I've bought in the past)

1.Watching Willow Watts - Talli Roland 6/29 - 3 stars
2. Catching Fire - Suzanne Collins 6/29 - 3 stars
3. Mockingjay - Suzanne Collins 6/30 - 3 stars
4. The Door - Magda Szabó 7/2 - 4 stars
5. Desert Flower: The Extraordinary Journey of a Desert Nomad - Waris Dirie 7/5 - 3 stars
6. Desert Dawn - Waris Dirie 7/5 - 3 stars
7. Toutes ces choses qu'on ne s'est pas dites - Marc Levy 7/6 - 5 stars
8. Perfume - Patrick Süskind 7/9 - 2 stars
9. Magdalene - Angela Elwell Hunt 7/10 - 5 stars
10. Sex Lessons - Daniel Grant 7/17 - 5 stars
11. Aleph - Paulo Coelho 7/16 - 2 stars
12. The Last Concubine - Lesley Downer 7/21 - 3 stars
13. Body Double - Tess Gerritsen 7/23 - 5 stars
14. Baudolino - Umberto Eco 7/24 - 2 stars
15. I, Mona Lisa - Jeanne Kalogridis 7/28 - 3 stars
16. In the Company of the Courtesan - Sarah Dunant 7/29 - 2 stars
17. The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox - Maggie O'Farrell 8/4 - 4 stars
18. Q & A - Vikas Swarup 8/6 - 4 stars
19. Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being RemarkableSeth Godin 8/10 - 3 stars
20. The House at Riverton: A Novel - Kate Morton 8/10 - 5 stars
21. Night Fall - Nelson DeMille 8/12 - 2 stars
22. Twilight - Stephenie Meyer 8/17 - 3 stars
23. Mistress of Rome - Kate Quinn 9/5 - 5 stars
24. New Moon - Stephenie Meyer 9/7 - 2 stars
25. The Alexander Cipher - Will Adams 10/10 - 3 stars
26. Io e te - Niccolò Ammaniti 11/15 - 3 stars
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