One Hit Wonders of the '80s Challenge

[Fran]

Thanks Christine :)

[Christine]

update: 15/24 completed

[Christine]

I've updated participants status in message 2.

How is everyone liking there reads?

[Audrey]

Duration: Jan. 1 2012 - Jan. 1, 2013
No. of Books: 24

Read: 18/24

And here are our categories:

Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners ~ Read 1 book with: a character or author named Johnny, Ray, or Eileen (or a variation of the name) -OR- a book set in England –OR- a predominantly blue cover - The Iron King by Julie Kagawa - 2/2

Tainted Love by Soft Cell ~ Read 1 book with: a vampire or werewolf as the main character -OR- the word ‘love’ or ‘heart’ in the title -OR- a heart depicted on the cover - (werewolf)Wolfsbane by Andrea Cremer - 1/26

Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves ~ Read 1 book with: characters who finally admit they love one another -OR- the sun or waves on the cover -OR- a predominantly yellow cover - (waves) The Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan - 2/12

She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby ~ Read 1 book with: a character who is a scientist (main character or supporting character) -OR- with a blindingly hot bod on the cover - Bloodlines by Richelle Mead (Sydney Saga is an Alchemist)

Take on Me by A-Ha ~ read 1 book with: a character that rides a motorcycle -OR- a scene that takes place in a diner -OR- a predominantly black and white cover

99 Luft Balloons by Nena~ Read 1 with: a post-apocalyptic or war theme -OR- a setting of Germany or a character of German heritage -OR- with a cover showing balloons (any color) or another child’s toy -
The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan (post-apocalyptic) - 1/16

I Wanna Be a Cowboy by Boys Don’t Cry ~ Read 1 book with: cowboys or horses -OR- a cover showing a cowboy hat or a sunset -OR- an orange and/or red cover - (red cover) Evernight by Claudia Gray - 2/16

Iko Iko by The Belle Stars ~ Read 1 book with: the main character’s grandmother playing a role -OR- ‘FIRE’ in the title or series name -OR- fire pictured on the cover - (grandmother) Stormwalker by Allyson James - 2/20

Pleasure and Pain by Divinyls ~ Read 1 book with: BDSM -OR- a cover showing a hot body holding a deadly weapon -

I Wear My Sunglasses at Night by Corey Hart ~ Read 1 book with: a character that can’t go out in daylight -OR- a cover showing a moon -OR- a black cover - (moon) Demons are a Ghoul's Best Friend by Victoria Laurie - 1/23

Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin ~ Read 1 book with: a happy ending -OR- that you find humorous - (humorous) Hexed by Kevin Hearne - 2/7

The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats ~ Read 1 book with: a character who is a dancer or a scene with dancing -OR- a character who acts like an imbecile -OR- a cover showing, you guessed it, a man without a hat - (Winter Formal Dance) The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa

Kids in America by Kim Wilde ~ Read 1 book that is considered to be Young Adult -OR- with a cover that is predominately Red, White, or Blue or a combination of all three colors. - (YA and red) Firelight by Sophie Jordan - 1/31

Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood~ Read 1 book with: a character that needs to chill out -OR- any book in the sci-fi genre -OR- a cover showing an artificial source of light (flashlight, building lights, etc)

I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow ~ Read 1 book with: a guy who’s tough but sweet -OR- a cover featuring some serious eye candy -OR- a cover showing actual candy - (Tough but sweet guy) Stray by Rachel Vincent

It’s Raining Men by Weather Girls ~ Read 1 book with: a character that can control or affect the weather -OR- a scene set during a rain storm -OR- a cover showing rain or lightning - (Cassian & Jacinda's kiss in the rain) Vanish by Sophie Jordan - 2/6

Puttin’ on the Ritz by Taco ~ Read 1 book with: a character who is wealthy -OR- a well dressed person on the cover -OR- a character who loves Mexican food - (wealthy) Undead and Unfinished by MaryJanice Davidson - 3/1

Lady in Red by Chris DeBurgh ~ Read 1 book that is a romance -OR- that features a woman in red on the cover - (woman in a red dress) My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent - 3/3

Mickey by Toni Basil ~ Read 1 book with: a character or author named Mickey, Mike, or Michael -OR- any Young Adult book - (YA) The Dark and Hollow Places by Carrie Ryan

Cars by Gary Numan ~ Read 1 with: a character that works with cars (driver, car designer, salesman, mechanic, etc) -OR- a car on the cover

Turning Japanese by The Vapors ~ Read 1 book set in Asia -OR- with characters of Asian heritage (ex: Lily Yu in Eileen Wilks’ series) -OR- ANY book you really love

Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell ~ Read 1 book with: characters who watch over and protect mortals or others of their kind -OR- a shower scene -OR- a cover featuring a great pair of eyes -
Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston (The Janus Guard protects the human from the Fay) - 1/13

Too Shy by Kajagoogoo ~ Read 1 book with: a character who’s name you have trouble pronouncing -OR- a cover that is predominantly pink - (pink) The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa

Always Something there to Remind Me by Naked Eyes ~ Read 1 book with: a character having trouble with their memory -OR- a (nearly) naked person on the cover -OR- ANY historical romance - (nearly naked) Tempest Rising by Nicole Peeler - 2/28

[Christine]

Wow, Audrey! That's a big jump from your last update. Good job!

[Christine]

Finally, here's a status update! I hope you're all having fun with your books!

Barbara ~ Jan 06 2012 – Jan 05 2013 ~ 17/24
Christine ~ Jan 02 2012 – Jan 01 2013 ~ 15/24
Fran ~ Jan 06 2012 – Jan 05 2013 ~ 14/24
Audrey ~ Jan 01 2012 – Dec 31 2012 ~ 14/24
Suzanne ~ Jan 09 2012 – Jan 09 2013 ~ 13/24
Joann ~ Jan 06 2012 - Jan 05 2013 ~ 11/24
Dawn (Kat N Hat) ~ Jan 05 2012 – Jan 05 2013 ~10/24
Paris ~ Feb 01 2012 - Jan 31, 2013 ~ 10/24
Sallie(Shuga) ~ Jan 10 2012 – Jan 09 2013 ~ 9/24
Lady Jaye ~ 05 Jan 2012 – 05 Jan 2013 ~ 8/24
Kristen **NaNoWriMo winner!!** ~ Jan 05 2012 – Jan 04 2013 ~7/24
Cathy ~ Jan 09 2012 - Jan 08 2013 ~ 5/24
Jenny ~ Jan 06 2012 - Jan 06 2013 ~ 4/24
Wan ~Steampunk Junkie~ ~ Jan 05 2012 – Jan 04 2013 ~ 3/24
Judithe ~ Jan 06 2012 – Jan 05 2013 ~ 0/24
Lady Danielle “The Book Huntress” ~ Jan 05 2012 – Jan 06 2013 ~ 0/24
JenniferJ ~ Jan 06 2012 - Jan 05 2013 ~ 0/24
Jade aka MrsTosh ~ Jan 01 2012 – Dec 31 2012 ~ 0/24

[Audrey]

Duration: Jan. 1 2012 - Jan. 1, 2013
No. of Books: 24

Read: 18/24

And here are our categories:

Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners ~ Read 1 book with: a character or author named Johnny, Ray, or Eileen (or a variation of the name) -OR- a book set in England –OR- a predominantly blue cover - The Iron King by Julie Kagawa - 2/2

Tainted Love by Soft Cell ~ Read 1 book with: a vampire or werewolf as the main character -OR- the word ‘love’ or ‘heart’ in the title -OR- a heart depicted on the cover - (werewolf)Wolfsbane by Andrea Cremer - 1/26

Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves ~ Read 1 book with: characters who finally admit they love one another -OR- the sun or waves on the cover -OR- a predominantly yellow cover - (waves) The Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan - 2/12

She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby ~ Read 1 book with: a character who is a scientist (main character or supporting character) -OR- with a blindingly hot bod on the cover - Bloodlines by Richelle Mead (Sydney Saga is an Alchemist)

Take on Me by A-Ha ~ read 1 book with: a character that rides a motorcycle -OR- a scene that takes place in a diner -OR- a predominantly black and white cover

99 Luft Balloons by Nena~ Read 1 with: a post-apocalyptic or war theme -OR- a setting of Germany or a character of German heritage -OR- with a cover showing balloons (any color) or another child’s toy -
The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan (post-apocalyptic) - 1/16

I Wanna Be a Cowboy by Boys Don’t Cry ~ Read 1 book with: cowboys or horses -OR- a cover showing a cowboy hat or a sunset -OR- an orange and/or red cover - (red cover) Evernight by Claudia Gray - 2/16

Iko Iko by The Belle Stars ~ Read 1 book with: the main character’s grandmother playing a role -OR- ‘FIRE’ in the title or series name -OR- fire pictured on the cover - (grandmother) Stormwalker by Allyson James - 2/20

Pleasure and Pain by Divinyls ~ Read 1 book with: BDSM -OR- a cover showing a hot body holding a deadly weapon -

I Wear My Sunglasses at Night by Corey Hart ~ Read 1 book with: a character that can’t go out in daylight -OR- a cover showing a moon -OR- a black cover - (moon) Demons are a Ghoul's Best Friend by Victoria Laurie - 1/23

Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin ~ Read 1 book with: a happy ending -OR- that you find humorous - (humorous) Hexed by Kevin Hearne - 2/7

The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats ~ Read 1 book with: a character who is a dancer or a scene with dancing -OR- a character who acts like an imbecile -OR- a cover showing, you guessed it, a man without a hat - (Winter Formal Dance) The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa

Kids in America by Kim Wilde ~ Read 1 book that is considered to be Young Adult -OR- with a cover that is predominately Red, White, or Blue or a combination of all three colors. - (YA and red) Firelight by Sophie Jordan - 1/31

Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood~ Read 1 book with: a character that needs to chill out -OR- any book in the sci-fi genre -OR- a cover showing an artificial source of light (flashlight, building lights, etc)

I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow ~ Read 1 book with: a guy who’s tough but sweet -OR- a cover featuring some serious eye candy -OR- a cover showing actual candy - (Tough but sweet guy) Stray by Rachel Vincent

It’s Raining Men by Weather Girls ~ Read 1 book with: a character that can control or affect the weather -OR- a scene set during a rain storm -OR- a cover showing rain or lightning - (Cassian & Jacinda's kiss in the rain) Vanish by Sophie Jordan - 2/6

Puttin’ on the Ritz by Taco ~ Read 1 book with: a character who is wealthy -OR- a well dressed person on the cover -OR- a character who loves Mexican food - (wealthy) Undead and Unfinished by MaryJanice Davidson - 3/1

Lady in Red by Chris DeBurgh ~ Read 1 book that is a romance -OR- that features a woman in red on the cover - (woman in a red dress) My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent - 3/3

Mickey by Toni Basil ~ Read 1 book with: a character or author named Mickey, Mike, or Michael -OR- any Young Adult book - (YA) The Dark and Hollow Places by Carrie Ryan

Cars by Gary Numan ~ Read 1 with: a character that works with cars (driver, car designer, salesman, mechanic, etc) -OR- a car on the cover

Turning Japanese by The Vapors ~ Read 1 book set in Asia -OR- with characters of Asian heritage (ex: Lily Yu in Eileen Wilks’ series) -OR- ANY book you really love

Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell ~ Read 1 book with: characters who watch over and protect mortals or others of their kind -OR- a shower scene -OR- a cover featuring a great pair of eyes -
Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston (The Janus Guard protects the human from the Fay) - 1/13

Too Shy by Kajagoogoo ~ Read 1 book with: a character who’s name you have trouble pronouncing -OR- a cover that is predominantly pink - (pink) The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa

Always Something there to Remind Me by Naked Eyes ~ Read 1 book with: a character having trouble with their memory -OR- a (nearly) naked person on the cover -OR- ANY historical romance - (nearly naked) Tempest Rising by Nicole Peeler - 2/28

[Audrey]

Christine wrote: "Wow, Audrey! That's a big jump from your last update. Good job!"

Thanks ... I try to wait and update when I have several books to add.

[Audrey]

Christine wrote: "I've updated participants status in message 2.

How is everyone liking there reads?"

I have really liked the books I have read, so far, this year. Most of them have also been teen books.

[Christine]

You're almost there Audrey! Only six more books to go...

[Christine]

Audrey wrote: "Christine wrote: "I've updated participants status in message 2.

How is everyone liking there reads?"

I have really liked the books I have read, so far, this year. Most of them have also been tee..."


I've been reading the Iron Fey series myself and really like it. I'm hoping to finally get The Iron Knight in this month. And I love Kevin Hearne's series!

[Audrey]

I am on the "hold" list for the Iron Knight. I am waiting patiently for my turn.
Atticus and Obrion make me laugh so hard I am sure my co-worker think I am crazy. LOL I will be reading Hammered very soon.

[Joann]

SOS One Hit Wonders of the ‘80s Challenge

Duration: January 6, 2012 - January 5, 2013

16/24 Read

1. Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners ~ (predominantly blue cover)
Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione

2. Tainted Love by Soft Cell ~ (vampire or werewolf as the main character)
Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost, 01.10.12 ★★★★★

3. Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves ~ (predominantly yellow cover)
Valley of Silence by Nora Roberts

4. She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby ~ (blindingly hot bod on the cover)
Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione, 01.10.12 ★★★★

5. Take on Me by A-Ha ~ (a character that rides a motorcycle)
One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost, 02.09.12 ★★★★★

6. 99 Luft Balloons by Nena ~ (a post-apocalyptic or war theme)
Embrace the Night Eternal by Joss Ware, 02.20.12 ★★★

7. I Wanna Be a Cowboy by Boys Don’t Cry ~ (an orange and/or red cover)
Dance of the Gods by Nora Roberts

8. Iko Iko by The Belle Stars ~ (fire pictured on the cover)
Divergent by Veronica Roth

9. Pleasure and Pain by Divinyls ~ (a cover showing a hot body holding a deadly weapon)
When Twilight Burns by Colleen Gleason

10. I Wear My Sunglasses at Night by Corey Hart ~ (a character that can’t go out in daylight)
Twice Bitten by Chloe Neill, 01.26.12 ★★★★★

11. Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin ~ (humorous)
Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovitch, 02.03.12 ★★★★

12. The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats ~ (a cover showing a man without a hat)
Of Masques and Martyrs by Christopher Golden

13. Kids in America by Kim Wilde ~ (Read 1 book that is considered to be Young Adult)
Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins

14. Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood ~ (any book in the sci-fi genre)
The Honor of the Queen by David Weber, 01.23.12 ★★★★★

15. I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow ~ (a guy who’s tough but sweet)
White Lies by Jayne Ann Krentz, 02.15.12 ★★★★

16. It’s Raining Men by Weather Girls ~ (a character that can control or affect the weather -AND- a scene set during a rain storm)
I am Number Four by Pitticus Lore, 01.15.12 ★★★★

17. Puttin’ on the Ritz by Taco ~ (a character who is wealthy)
Celebrity in Death by J.D. Robb

18. Lady in Red by Chris DeBurgh ~ (Read 1 book that is a romance)
Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh, 02.18.12 ★★★★

19. Mickey by Toni Basil ~ a character or author named Mickey, Mike, or Michael)
(Mike Kingston), Blueberry Muffin Murder by Joanne Fluke, 01.07.12 ★★★★

20. Cars by Gary Numan ~ (a car on the cover)
On the Edge by Ilona Andrews, 02.28.12 ★★★★★

21. Turning Japanese by The Vapors ~ (characters of Asian heritage)
(Ginny Chao) Wicked by Any Other Name by Linda Wisdom, 01.21.12 ★★★

22. Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell (characters who watch over and protect mortals or others of their kind - witches)
Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong, 01.31.12 ★★★★

23. Too Shy by Kajagoogoo ~ (a character who’s name you have trouble pronouncing)
(Xaro Xhoan Daxos) A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin, 02.17.12 ★★★★★

24. Always Something there to Remind Me by Naked Eyes (ANY historical romance)
The Second Duchess by Elizabeth Loupas, 02.07.12 ★★★★

[Christine]

I think Hammered was the funniest of the series! I read them back to back so they've kind of blurred together and I can't remember in which on Atticus had drinks with Jesus and in which one Oberon expounds on the secret existence of bacon lattes.

[Christine]

Way to go, JoAnn!

[Fran]

I updated my post #47 instead of reposting- sorry! I didn't mean to do that. Only one more to go!

[Christine]

Barbara wrote: "READ: 22/24."


Good job, Barbara! You're almost there!

[Christine]

Fran wrote: "23/24 Completed"


Only one more to go!

[Christine]

Status in message 2 has been updated. I think I got everyone.

Fran and Barbara are almost done!

Joann, Suzanne, Audrey are over halfway there!

Good job everyone!

Have a great weekend!

[Christine]

updated my own list

Jan 02, 2012 – Jan 01, 2013

17/24 completed

Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners ~
Tainted Love by Soft Cell ~ Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian – Jan 23
Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves ~ She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby ~ Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken – Jan 25
Take on Me by A-Ha ~ (black/white cover) The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern – Jan 09
99 Luft Balloons by Nena ~ The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins – Feb 13
I Wanna Be a Cowboy by Boys Don’t Cry ~ (orange and/or red cover) Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins – Mar 10
Iko Iko by The Belle Stars ~ (fire on cover) Divergent by Veronica Roth - Feb 03
Pleasure and Pain by Divinyls ~ Dying Wish by Shannon K. Butcher
I Wear My Sunglasses at Night by Corey Hart ~ (cover showing a moon) How to Flirt With a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper – Mar 05

Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin ~ Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones – Jan 15
The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats ~
Kids in America by Kim Wilde ~ (red, white & blue) A Hunger Like no Other by Kresley Cole – Jan 19
Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood ~ Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare – Feb 09
I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow ~ Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb – Jan 16
It’s Raining Men by Weather Girls ~ Adam by Jacquelyn Frank – Jan 12
Puttin’ on the Ritz by Taco ~ (Mexican food) First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones – Jan 04, 2012 (I couldn’t believe it when tacos were mentioned twice in the book!)
Lady in Red by Chris DeBurgh ~ Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones – Feb 05
Mickey by Toni Basil ~ (YA) The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa – Jan 31
Cars by Gary Numan ~ (cars) Doubletake by Rob Thurman (assuming Rob still works as a car salesman)
Turning Japanese by The Vapors ~ Mortal Ties by Eileen Wilks
Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell ~ Darker After Midnight by Lara Adrian – Jan 28
Too Shy by Kajagoogoo ~ (pink) The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa – Feb 12
Always Something there to Remind Me by Naked Eyes ~ Magic at the Gate by Devon Monk

[Barbara ★]

Challenge complete. post 16

[Christine]

Yeah, Barbara! Congratulations to the first finisher!

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

Update 10/26 21.03.12

[Christine]

Jade aka MrsTosh wrote: "Update 10/26 21.03.12"


Almost halfway there!

[Audrey]

Christine wrote: "I think Hammered was the funniest of the series! I read them back to back so they've kind of blurred together and I can't remember in which on Atticus had drinks with Jesus and in which one Oberon..."\

Yep, that was Hammered. I thought Hexed was the funniest. There were some funny parts in Hammered, but for the most part it had a more serious side to it. It was diffidently a good book. I can't wait for the next one.

[Audrey]

Duration: Jan. 1 2012 - Jan. 1, 2013
No. of Books: 24

Read: 23/24

And here are our categories:

Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners ~ Read 1 book with: a character or author named Johnny, Ray, or Eileen (or a variation of the name) -OR- a book set in England –OR- a predominantly blue cover - (predominantly blue) The Iron King by Julie Kagawa - 2/2

Tainted Love by Soft Cell ~ Read 1 book with: a vampire or werewolf as the main character -OR- the word ‘love’ or ‘heart’ in the title -OR- a heart depicted on the cover - (werewolf) Wolfsbane by Andrea Cremer - 1/26

Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves ~ Read 1 book with: characters who finally admit they love one another -OR- the sun or waves on the cover -OR- a predominantly yellow cover - (waves) The Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan - 2/12

She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby ~ Read 1 book with: a character who is a scientist (main character or supporting character) -OR- with a blindingly hot bod on the cover - (Sydney Saga is an Alchemist) Bloodlines by Richelle Mead - 1/21

Take on Me by A-Ha ~ read 1 book with: a character that rides a motorcycle -OR- a scene that takes place in a diner -OR- a predominantly black and white cover - (Predominantly black & white) Once in a Full Moon by Ellen Schreiber - 3/16

99 Luft Balloons by Nena~ Read 1 with: a post-apocalyptic or war theme -OR- a setting of Germany or a character of German heritage -OR- with a cover showing balloons (any color) or another child’s toy -(post-apocalyptic) The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan - 1/16

I Wanna Be a Cowboy by Boys Don’t Cry ~ Read 1 book with: cowboys or horses -OR- a cover showing a cowboy hat or a sunset -OR- an orange and/or red cover - (red cover) Evernight by Claudia Gray - 2/16

Iko Iko by The Belle Stars ~ Read 1 book with: the main character’s grandmother playing a role -OR- ‘FIRE’ in the title or series name -OR- fire pictured on the cover - (grandmother) Stormwalker by Allyson James - 2/20

Pleasure and Pain by Divinyls ~ Read 1 book with: BDSM -OR- a cover showing a hot body holding a deadly weapon - (Hot Man Holding a Sword) Touch If You Dare by Stephanie Rowe - 5/29

I Wear My Sunglasses at Night by Corey Hart ~ Read 1 book with: a character that can’t go out in daylight -OR- a cover showing a moon -OR- a black cover - (moon) Demons are a Ghoul's Best Friend by Victoria Laurie - 1/23

Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin ~ Read 1 book with: a happy ending -OR- that you find humorous - (humorous) Hexed by Kevin Hearne - 2/7

The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats ~ Read 1 book with: a character who is a dancer or a scene with dancing -OR- a character who acts like an imbecile -OR- a cover showing, you guessed it, a man without a hat - (Winter Formal Dance) The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa - 2/4

Kids in America by Kim Wilde ~ Read 1 book that is considered to be Young Adult -OR- with a cover that is predominately Red, White, or Blue or a combination of all three colors. - (YA and red) Firelight by Sophie Jordan - 1/31

Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood~ Read 1 book with: a character that needs to chill out -OR- any book in the sci-fi genre -OR- a cover showing an artificial source of light (flashlight, building lights, etc) - (Sci-fi genre) Hammered by Kevin Hearne - 3/12

I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow ~ Read 1 book with: a guy who’s tough but sweet -OR- a cover featuring some serious eye candy -OR- a cover showing actual candy - (Tough but sweet guy) Stray by Rachel Vincent - 3/5

It’s Raining Men by Weather Girls ~ Read 1 book with: a character that can control or affect the weather -OR- a scene set during a rain storm -OR- a cover showing rain or lightning - (Cassian & Jacinda's kiss in the rain) Vanish by Sophie Jordan - 2/6

Puttin’ on the Ritz by Taco ~ Read 1 book with: a character who is wealthy -OR- a well dressed person on the cover -OR- a character who loves Mexican food - (wealthy) Undead and Unfinished by MaryJanice Davidson - 3/1

Lady in Red by Chris DeBurgh ~ Read 1 book that is a romance -OR- that features a woman in red on the cover - (woman in a red dress) My Soul to Take by Rachel Vincent - 3/3

Mickey by Toni Basil ~ Read 1 book with: a character or author named Mickey, Mike, or Michael -OR- any Young Adult book - (YA) The Dark and Hollow Places by Carrie Ryan - 1/16

Cars by Gary Numan ~ Read 1 with: a character that works with cars (driver, car designer, salesman, mechanic, etc) -OR- a car on the cover

Turning Japanese by The Vapors ~ Read 1 book set in Asia -OR- with characters of Asian heritage (ex: Lily Yu in Eileen Wilks’ series) -OR- ANY book you really love - (ANY book I really love) Twilight's Dawn by Anne Bishop - 2/18

Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell ~ Read 1 book with: characters who watch over and protect mortals or others of their kind -OR- a shower scene -OR- a cover featuring a great pair of eyes -
Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston (The Janus Guard protects the human from the Fay) - 1/13

Too Shy by Kajagoogoo ~ Read 1 book with: a character who’s name you have trouble pronouncing -OR- a cover that is predominantly pink - (pink) The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa - 2/10

Always Something there to Remind Me by Naked Eyes ~ Read 1 book with: a character having trouble with their memory -OR- a (nearly) naked person on the cover -OR- ANY historical romance - (nearly naked) Tempest Rising by Nicole Peeler - 2/28

[Christine]

Audrey wrote: "Duration: Jan. 1 2012 - Jan. 1, 2013
No. of Books: 24

Read: 22/24"



Only two to go! Great job!

[Christine]

Happy Friday!

I've updated the everyone's status in message 2. (I also alphabetized it to make it easier to find your name.)

Barbara is our first finisher, and Audrey and Fran are close behind.

Keep up the good work!

[Cathy]

SOS Yearly - One Hit Wonders of the ‘80s Challenge
Duration: 1/9/122012 - 1/8/2013
24/24

1.Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners: a book set in England The Map of Time by Felix Palma3/22/12

2.Tainted Love by Soft Cell ~ Read 1 book with: a vampire or werewolf as the main character Vampire Mine by Kerrilyn Sparks 1/29/12

3.Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves ~ Read 1 book with: a predominantly yellow cover Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich 1/17/12

4.She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby ~ Read 1 book with: a character who is a scientist (main character or supporting character) –Iceberg by Clive Cussler 2/13/12

5.Take on Me by A-Ha ~ read 1 book with: a character that rides a motorcycle Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles1/21/12

6.99 Luft Balloons by Nena ~ Read 1 with: a post-apocalyptic or war theme - Leviathan by Scott Westerfield2/2/12

7.I Wanna Be a Cowboy by Boys Don’t Cry ~ Read 1 book with: cowboys or horses Corralled by Lorelei James2/25/12

8.Iko Iko by The Belle Stars ~ Read 1 book with: the main character’s grandmother playing a role The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton1/12/12

9.Pleasure and Pain by Divinyls ~ Read 1 book with: BDSM Beauty's Release by AN Roquelaure2/20/12

10.I Wear My Sunglasses at Night by Corey Hart ~ Read 1 book with: a character that can’t go out in daylight -OR- a black cover The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner by Stephanie Meyer2/12/12

11.Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin ~ Read 1 book with: a happy ending – Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning3/7/12

12.The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats ~ Read 1 book with: a character who is a dancer or a scene with dancing Succubus Shadows by Richelle Mead 1/9/12

13.Kids in America by Kim Wilde ~ Read 1 book that is considered to be Young Adult Unearthly by Cynthia Hand2/16/12

14.Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood ~ Read 1 book with: a character that needs to chill out –Midnight's Daughter by Karen Chance 1/23/12

15.I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow ~ Read 1 book with: a cover featuring some serious eye candy Lothaire by Kresley Cole 2/14/12

16.It’s Raining Men by Weather Girls ~ Read 1 book with a cover showing rain or lightning Storm Front by Jim Butcher2/6/12

17.Puttin’ on the Ritz by Taco ~ Read 1 book with: a character who is wealthy –Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison 1/24/12

18.Lady in Red by Chris DeBurgh ~ Read 1 book that is a romance – Simply Irresistible by Rachel Gibson2/8/12

19.Mickey by Toni Basil ~ Read 1 book with: any Young Adult book Divergent by Veronica Roth2/26/12

20.Cars by Gary Numan Read 1 with: a car on the cover Destiny by Carly Phillips3/17/12

21.Turning Japanese by The Vapors ~ ANY book you really love Succubus Revealed by Richelle Mead 2/3/12

22.Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell ~ Read 1 book with: characters who watch over and protect mortals or others of their kind –Atlantis Unmasked by Alyssa Day1/13/12

23.Too Shy by Kajagoogoo ~ Read 1 book with a cover that is predominantly pink Kismet by Carly Phillips3/17/12

24.Always Something there to Remind Me by Naked Eyes ~ Read 1 book with: ANY historical romance Never Love a Highlander by Maya Banks1/15/12

[Christine]

Yeah, Cathy! Congratulations!

[Hasien]

One Hit Wonders of the ‘80s Challenge

Duration: March 27, 2012 - March 27, 2013

14/24 completed


And here are our categories:

Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners ~ a book set in England – Blameless - Gail Carriger - 3/29

Tainted Love by Soft Cell ~ heart in the title - A Dragon's Heart - Dahlia Rose - 3/31

Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves ~characters who finally admit they love one another - Yvette's Haven - Tina Folsom - 4/2

She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby ~ a character who is a scientist (Ashaya Aleine) - Hostage to Pleasure - Nalini Singh - 4/11

Take on Me by A-Ha ~ a predominantly black and white cover - Inescapable - Amy Bartol

99 Luft Balloons by Nena ~ post-apocalyptic -The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins

I Wanna Be a Cowboy by Boys Don’t Cry ~ cowboy - Cowgirl Up & Ride - Lorelei James

Iko Iko by The Belle Stars ~ FIRE’ in the title - Branded by Fire - Nalini Singh

Pleasure and Pain by Divinyls ~ BDSM - Seducing Jane Porter - Dominique Adair

I Wear My Sunglasses at Night by Corey Hart ~ a character that can’t go out in daylight - Underdead - Liz Jasper - 4/7

Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin ~ that you find humerous - Finger Lickin' Fifteen - Janet Evanovich

The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats ~ a man without a hat - Chayton's Tempest - Aliyah Burke - 4/3

Kids in America by Kim Wilde ~ Young Adult - Silence - Becca Fitzpatrick - 4/13

Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood ~ building lights - Nightlife - Rob Thurman - 4/16

I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow ~ a cover featuring some serious eye candy - When You Dare - Lori Foster

It’s Raining Men by Weather Girls ~ affect the weather - The Force of Wind - Elizabeth Hunter

Puttin’ on the Ritz by Taco ~ a character who is wealthy - Gabriel's Mate - Tina Folsom - 3/27

Lady in Red by Chris DeBurgh ~ a romance - Staking His Claim - Stephanie Morris - 4/6

Mickey by Toni Basil ~ a character Michael - Michael - Angela Cameron - 4/5

Cars by Gary Numan ~ a character that works with cars - mechanic - Tranquility - Anya Bast - 4/11

Turning Japanese by The Vapors ~ character of Asian heritage - Player's Ultimatum (Paolo Saito) - Koko Brown - 4/8

Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell ~ characters who watch over and protect mortals - The Protector - Ambrielle Kirk - 3/31

Too Shy by Kajagoogoo ~ a character who’s name you have trouble pronouncing - Thierry's Angel - Shara Azod

Always Something there to Remind Me by Naked Eyes ~ a (nearly) naked person on the cover - Possession - Missy Maxim

[Christine]

Hi, Hasien! Welcome to the challenge! I hope you have fun.

[Ashley]

I think this challenge is amazing! LOVE IT

March 27, 2012- March 27, 3013

24/24

1. Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners ~ My Soul to Steal 4/18
2. Tainted Love by Soft Cell ~ Be My Vampire Tonight 5/22
3. Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves ~ Haunted 5/3
4. She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby ~ A Way to a Dragon's Heart 6/12
5. Take on Me by A-Ha ~ Identity shift 8/21
6. 99 Luft Balloons by Nena ~ The Immortal Rules 4/10
7. I Wanna Be a Cowboy by Boys Don’t Cry ~ Shadowland 4/3
8. Iko Iko by The Belle Stars ~ Until I Die 5/2
9. Pleasure and Pain by Divinyls ~ Seducing Jane Porter 5/17
10. I Wear My Sunglasses at Night by Corey Hart ~ Catch 5/10
11. Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin ~ Twilight 5/31
12. The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats ~ Bound 7/21
13. Kids in America by Kim Wilde ~ Ninth Key 4/11
14. Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood ~ Connected 4/4
15. I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow ~ Reaper 7/11
16. It’s Raining Men by Weather Girls ~ Last Breath 6/1
17. Puttin’ on the Ritz by Taco ~ This Side of the Grave 6/30
18. Lady in Red by Chris DeBurgh ~ Riding Red Hood 5/13
19. Mickey by Toni Basil ~Lord of Misrule 3/31
20. Cars by Gary Numan ~ Missing You 4/6
21. Turning Japanese by The Vapors ~ Silence 5/30
22. Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell ~ Wicked Werewolf Night 4/10
23. Too Shy by Kajagoogoo ~ Bait 4/14 (Rurik)
24. Always Something there to Remind Me by Naked Eyes ~ Out of Sight, Out of Time 5/7

[Audrey]

Christine wrote: "Audrey wrote: "Duration: Jan. 1 2012 - Jan. 1, 2013
No. of Books: 24

Read: 22/24"



Only two to go! Great job!"

Thank you very much!!

[Christine]

Ashley wrote: "I think this challenge is amazing! LOVE IT
"


Hi, Ashley! Welcome aboard.

[Hasien]

Christine wrote: "Hi, Hasien! Welcome to the challenge! I hope you have fun."

Thanks Christine - This will be great!

[Jenne]

All Finished!!!
24/24 Read
Duration 3/29/12-3/29/13

1. Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners: Caressed by Ice

2. Tainted Love by Soft Cell: Caressed by Night

3. Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves: Pleasure Unbound

4.She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby: Secret Thirst

5. Take on Me by A-Ha: wicked As They Come

6. 99 Luft Balloons by Nena ~ Read 1 with: Rook

7. I Wanna Be a Cowboy by Boys Don’t Cry: Fire Baptized

8. Iko Iko by The Belle Stars: A Fall of Water

9. Pleasure and Pain by Divinyls: Weekend Captive

10. I Wear My Sunglasses at Night by Corey Hart: Deadlocked

11. Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin: Eve of Samhain

12. The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats: Kiss of the Rose

13. Kids in America by Kim Wilde: Before I Wake

14. Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood: Under her Skin

15. I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow: Ravished by a Highlander

16. It’s Raining Men by Weather Girls: Thorn Queen

17. Puttin’ on the Ritz by Taco: Soul Protector

18. Lady in Red by Chris DeBurgh: Die for Me

19.Mickey by Toni Basil: Kiss the Dead (Michah)

20. Cars by Gary Numan: On the Edge

21. Turning Japanese by The Vapors: Chasing Magic

22. Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell: Whisper Cape

23. Too Shy by Kajagoogoo: Eternal Seduction

24. Always Something there to Remind Me by Naked Eyes: The Rose Garden

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

Christine wrote: "Jade aka MrsTosh wrote: "Update 10/26 21.03.12"


Almost halfway there!"

Yep I am getting there!:)

[Christine]

Welcome to the challenge, Jenne!

[Jenne]

Thanks, just saw this one. What a cute idea Christine!

[Christine]

Update done! And since I'm in a Madonna mood today enjoy this one:

http://youtu.be/0X7RyGBq2E8

[Paris]

Christine I'm headed out for 80's night dancing again tonight. I can't wait to see how many of these songs are played. I'll try to keep track and give you a report tomorrow.

[Christine]

I am so jealous! There's a great 80s cover band in our area (called The Reagan Years) but I haven't managed to get out and see them in about a year I think.

[Christine]

In sad 80s news, Greg Ham of Men at Work passed away this week. He's the one playing flute on 'Down Under' and saxophone on 'Who Can it Be Now'.


http://youtu.be/swQi4CAzmrA

[Paris]

Christine wrote: "I am so jealous! There's a great 80s cover band in our area (called The Reagan Years) but I haven't managed to get out and see them in about a year I think."

We had a great 80's cover bad called The Retros but they retired a couple of years ago. But that was before the clubs started doing 80's theme nights and stuff so I'm kinda hoping for them to get the band back together.

[Paris]

Paris wrote: "Christine I'm headed out for 80's night dancing again tonight. I can't wait to see how many of these songs are played. I'll try to keep track and give you a report tomorrow."

So as far as I can remember they only played 6 of these songs on Saturday night. I should have requested more of them. lol

[Christine]

You'll just have to print out the list and give it to them next time. : )

[Fran]

Hi Christine,

Can I use a book with a truck driver as a main character for Cars? Wanted to double-check if that was ok, if it wasn't actually a car driver but a truck driver.

[Joann]

SOS One Hit Wonders of the ‘80s Challenge

Duration: January 6, 2012 - January 5, 2013

20/24 Read

1. Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners ~ (predominantly blue cover)
Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione, 03.16.12 ★★★★

2. Tainted Love by Soft Cell ~ (vampire or werewolf as the main character)
Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost, 01.10.12 ★★★★★

3. Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves ~ (predominantly yellow cover)
Valley of Silence by Nora Robb

4. She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby ~ (blindingly hot bod on the cover)
Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione, 01.10.12 ★★★★

5. Take on Me by A-Ha ~ (a character that rides a motorcycle)
One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost, 02.09.12 ★★★★★

6. 99 Luft Balloons by Nena ~ (a post-apocalyptic or war theme)
Embrace the Night Eternal by Joss Ware, 02.20.12 ★★★

7. I Wanna Be a Cowboy by Boys Don’t Cry ~ (an orange and/or red cover)
Dance of the Gods by Nora Roberts

8. Iko Iko by The Belle Stars ~ (fire pictured on the cover)
Divergent by Veronica Roth

9. Pleasure and Pain by Divinyls ~ (a cover showing a hot body holding a deadly weapon)
When Twilight Burns by Colleen Gleason

10. I Wear My Sunglasses at Night by Corey Hart ~ (a character that can’t go out in daylight)
Twice Bitten by Chloe Neill, 01.26.12 ★★★★★

11. Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin ~ (humorous)
Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovitch, 02.03.12 ★★★★

12. The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats ~ (a cover showing a man without a hat)
Of Masques and Martyrs by Christopher Golden, 03.25.12 ★★★★

13. Kids in America by Kim Wilde ~ (Read 1 book that is considered to be Young Adult)
Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins, 03.08.12 ★★★

14. Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood ~ (any book in the sci-fi genre)
The Honor of the Queen by David Weber, 01.23.12 ★★★★★

15. I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow ~ (a guy who’s tough but sweet)
White Lies by Jayne Ann Krentz, 02.15.12 ★★★★

16. It’s Raining Men by Weather Girls ~ (a character that can control or affect the weather -AND- a scene set during a rain storm)
I am Number Four by Pitticus Lore, 01.15.12 ★★★★

17. Puttin’ on the Ritz by Taco ~ (a character who is wealthy)
Celebrity in Death by J.D. Robb, 04.22.12 ★★★★

18. Lady in Red by Chris DeBurgh ~ (Read 1 book that is a romance)
Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh, 02.18.12 ★★★★

19. Mickey by Toni Basil ~ a character or author named Mickey, Mike, or Michael)
(Mike Kingston), Blueberry Muffin Murder by Joanne Fluke, 01.07.12 ★★★★

20. Cars by Gary Numan ~ (a car on the cover)
On the Edge by Ilona Andrews, 02.28.12 ★★★★★

21. Turning Japanese by The Vapors ~ (characters of Asian heritage)
(Ginny Chao) Wicked by Any Other Name by Linda Wisdom, 01.21.12 ★★★

22. Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell (characters who watch over and protect mortals or others of their kind - witches)
Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong, 01.31.12 ★★★★

23. Too Shy by Kajagoogoo ~ (a character who’s name you have trouble pronouncing)
(Xaro Xhoan Daxos) A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin, 02.17.12 ★★★★★

24. Always Something there to Remind Me by Naked Eyes (ANY historical romance)
The Second Duchess by Elizabeth Loupas, 02.07.12 ★★★★

[Christine]

Fran wrote: "Hi Christine,

Can I use a book with a truck driver as a main character for Cars? Wanted to double-check if that was ok, if it wasn't actually a car driver but a truck driver."


I'm so sorry I didn't see this an respond sooner! Truck driver works for me. Close enough.