One Hit Wonders of the '80s Challenge

[Fran]

Thanks Christine!

[Christine]

I just updated everyone's status is message two. You're doing a great job.

Audrey, Fran, Joann, Suzanne, and Wan each have less than five books to go. And Fran thought she'd only do 10!

And a lot of you are near the halfway mark. Not bad at all! Keep up the happy reading.

[Fran]

Thanks Christine for a really fun challenge!

One Hit Wonders of the 80's Challenge

Duration: 1/6/12-1/5/13

24/24 Completed!



Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners ~ Beautiful Disaster (blue cover)1/10

Tainted Love by Soft Cell ~ Werewolf in the North Woods 1/16 4*

Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves - And One Last Thing.. 1/19

She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby ~ hot body- Player's Ultimatum 1/25


Take on Me by A-Ha ~ The Future Of Us - black and white cover 1/20

99 Luft Balloons by Nena ~ Stuffed Bunny- Iggie's House 2/22

I Wanna Be a Cowboy by Boys Don’t Cry ~ Cowboy Cassanova 1/15 3*

Iko Iko by The Belle Stars ~ Read 1 book with: the main character’s grandmother playing a role - Magnolia Summer 2/17

Pleasure and Pain by Divinyls ~ BDSM- Fifty Shades Freed 1/29

I Wear My Sunglasses at Night- Black Cover- The One That Got Away 3/2

Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin ~ Summer At Seaside Cove 2/6

The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats ~~ Dancing in book- Midnight In Austenland 3/4



Kids in America by Kim Wilde ~ Heaven (white cover)2/2

Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood ~ Read 1 book with: a character that needs to chill out -Lady's Choice 2/22

I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow ~ Guy who's tough but sweet- Cross My Heart 2/28

It’s Raining Men by Weather Girls ~ Obsidian 2/10

Puttin’ on the Ritz by Taco ~ Wealthy and well-dressed- Too Wild To Wed 2/8

Lady in Red by Chris DeBurgh ~ Girl In A Vintage Dress 1/11

Mickey by Toni Basil ~ Catching Jordan -YA 1/3

Cars by Gary Numan ~ Grey's Awakening by Cameron Dane (truck driver) 4/29


Turning Japanese by The Vapors ~ Loved- Totally Tubular 2/11

Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell ~ Juliet Immortal 1/23

Too Shy by Kajagoogoo ~ Tempting The Beast (character name Merinus)1/13 4*

Always Something there to Remind Me by Naked Eyes ~ Nearly Naked- Rent-A-Stud 2/25

[Christine]

Congratulations, Fran!



(It looks like GR notifications still aren't working perfectly are they?)

[Joann]

SOS One Hit Wonders of the ‘80s Challenge

Duration: January 6, 2012 - January 5, 2013

23/24 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, 05.07.12 ★★★★★

8. Iko Iko by The Belle Stars ~ (fire in the title)
Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh, 05.10.12 ★★★★★

9. Pleasure and Pain by Divinyls ~ (a cover showing a hot body holding a deadly weapon)
When Twilight Burns by Colleen Gleason, 05.02.12 ★★★★

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]

Joann wrote: "SOS One Hit Wonders of the ‘80s Challenge

Duration: January 6, 2012 - January 5, 2013

23/24."



Only one to go!!

[Missyb]

having graduated HS in 1990, it all made sense. Love this challenge.

I'll read All 24 by December 25, 2012.

[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



* One more to go! *

[Christine]

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

Read: 23/24"


Almost there! Godd job!

[Christine]

Missyb wrote: "having graduated HS in 1990, it all made sense. Love this challenge.

I'll read All 24 by December 25, 2012."


Welcome! I hope you have fun!

[Wan]

All done! Congrats to everyone who finished. I might do R2 starting 1st June.

SOS Yearly - One Hit Wonders of the ‘80s Challenge
Duration: 1/5/2012 - 1/4/2013
24/24

✔1.Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners: Blue cover ~ The Nymph King by Gena Showalter 1/7 (5)
✔2Tainted Love by Soft Cell: Love in title ~ Dark Lover 1/13 (5)
✔3.Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves: yellow cover ~ The Darkest Surrender by Gena Showalter 5/14 (4.5)
✔4.She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby: a blindingly hot bod ~ Devil Without a Cause 2/3 (2.5)
✔5.Take on Me by A-Ha: Black & White ~ Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian 4/5 (4)
✔6.99 Luft Balloons by Nena: set in Germany ~ Midnight Awakening by Lara Adrian 1/31 (4.5)
✔7.I Wanna Be a Cowboy by Boys Don’t Cry: cowboys ~ Retribution by Sherrilyn Kenyon 3/13 (5)
✔8.Iko Iko by The Belle Stars: ‘FIRE’ in title ~ Fire and Ice by Sherrilyn Kenyon 2/11 (3.5)
✔9.Pleasure and Pain by Divinyls: hot body holding a deadly weapon ~ Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews 4/30 (3.5)
✔10.I Wear My Sunglasses at Night by Corey Hart: Vampire ~ Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward 2/6 (5)
✔11.Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin: EHA/humorous ~ Hunting Season by Shelly Laurenston 1/3 (5)
✔12.The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats: an imbecile~ Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward 3/17 (5)
✔13.Kids in America by Kim Wilde: Red/ White/Blue Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian 1/29 (4)
✔14.Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood: sci-fi ~ Alien Tango 4/15 (5)
✔15.I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow: tough but sweet Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione 1/22 (4)
✔16.It’s Raining Men by Weather Girls: controling weather ~ Magic in the Wind (Drake Sisters, #1) 3/28 (4)

✔17.Puttin’ on the Ritz by Taco: well dressed person on cover ~Touched by an Alien by Gini Koch 3/5 (4)
✔18.Lady in Red by Chris DeBurgh: a romance ~ Zinnia by Jayne Castle 2/29 (4)
✔19.Mickey by Toni Basil: YA ~ Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini 2/22 (3.5)
✔20.Cars by Gary Numan: H/H work with cars/car racing~ Slow Ride by Erin McCarthy 1/9 (4)
✔21.Turning Japanese by The Vapors: Asia/Asian ~ The Awakening by Christian Feehan 5/4 (3)
✔22.Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell: protectors ~ Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward 4/29 (5)
✔23.Too Shy by Kajagoogoo: hard-to-pronounce name ~ Born of Silence by Sherrilyn Kenyon 5/4 (5)
✔24.Always Something there to Remind Me by Naked Eyes: nearly naked dude The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston 4/22 (4.5)

[Christine]

Wan ~DragonsWan~ wrote: "All done! Congrats to everyone who finished. I might do R2 starting 1st June."


Like, totally awesome, fer shur!

Great job! You should totally do round two....

[Christine]

Update:

Congratulations to Wan ~DragonsWan~ and Suzanne for completing the challenge!

Audrey and Joann each have only ONE book to go and everyone else is making good progress. Keep up the good work!

Status should be updated in message 2. If I missed you, please let me know.

[Joann]

SOS One Hit Wonders of the ‘80s Challenge

Duration: January 6, 2012 - January 5, 2013

24/24 Read

Challenge Complete 06.11.12

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, 06.11.12 ★★★★★

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, 05.07.12 ★★★★★

8. Iko Iko by The Belle Stars ~ (fire in the title)
Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh, 05.10.12 ★★★★★

9. Pleasure and Pain by Divinyls ~ (a cover showing a hot body holding a deadly weapon)
When Twilight Burns by Colleen Gleason, 05.02.12 ★★★★

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]

Joann wrote: "SOS One Hit Wonders of the ‘80s Challenge

Duration: January 6, 2012 - January 5, 2013

24/24 Read

Challenge Complete 06.11.12"



Congratulations, Joann! And over six months to spare...

[Joann]

Thanks, Christine!

[~Melissa~]

I'm in ~ list to follow
6/1/12 ~ 5/31/13

[Christine]

Welcome to the challenge, Melissa! I hope you have fun with it.

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

Update 18/24 :)

[Missyb]

Missyb wrote: "having graduated HS in 1990, it all made sense. Love this challenge.

I'll read All 24 by December 25, 2012."

DONE 7/2/2012.. Great challenge, harder then you think, especially if you normally read the whole series before moving on to something else.


1. Bear Meets Girl by Laurenston. predominately blue cover
2. Wicked Ways by . Main character is a vampire (Paul).
3. Eternity Embraced by Ione. characters finally admit they love each other. (Andrea & Kaden)
4. Ectasy Unveiled by Ione. Blindingly hot body on the cover.
5. Kiss The Dead by Hamilton. Diner scene (Anita & the new Marshall & the cop)
6. Passion Unleashed by Ione. post apocalyptic war theme
7. Darkest Fire (re-read) by Showalter. Fire in the title
8. The One & Only by D'Arc. orange cover.
9. Summons: the Goblin King by Husk. Cover showing hot body holding deadly weapon.
10. When He Was Bad by Laurenston. cover showing the moon
11. A Pride Christmas In Brooklyn by Laurenston. happy ending.
12.Beast Behaving Badly by Laurenston. dancing scene. (Halloween party that the Wild Dogs put on at the club)
13. A Hard Day's Night Searcher (Big Fat Supernatural Wedding) by Kenyon. cover is a combo of red, white, blue
14. Desire Unchained by Ione. sci fi
15. Oracle's Moon by Harrison. guy who's tough but sweet (Klalil)
16. DeadLocked by Harris. scene set in rain storm (when the queen comes to visit Sookie at her house & Bubba is already at her house)
17. The Goblin King by Husk. character who is wealthy (Roan)
18. Real Vampires Don't Diet by Bartlett. Woman in red on the cover
19. Pleasure Unbound by Ione. character named Mickey (Tayla's ferret who is in this book and a few other books in the series & really likes one of the brothers)
20. Sin Undone by Ione. character who works with cars (the warg council member owns a used car shop & the brothers & help capture him there)
21. The Mane Squeeze by Laurenston. Asian character (the one wild dog is Asian)
22. Natural Evil by Harrison. character who watches over or protects others of their kind (Luis)
23. Big Bad Beast by Laurenston. predominately pink cover
24. It's a Vampire Thing by Cassidy. really naked person on the cover.

[Orlene]

I'll complete all 24 by Christmas.

[Paris]

Updated post 44 with my completed list! Loved this challenge Christine! When do we get our next one? lol

[Christine]

Orlene wrote: "I'll complete all 24 by Christmas."

Welcome to the challenge, Orlene!

[Christine]

Status update:

Welcome to the new challengers and congratulations to the finishers!

Challenge completed – Congratulations!!
Barbara★……………………..24/24
Cathy …………………………..24/24
Fran…………………………….24/24
Joann……………………………24/24
Paris…………………………….24/24
Suzanne……………………….24/24
Wan ~DragonsWan~……24/24



Still working on it
Ashley ~ Mar 23 2012 – Mar 23 2013 ~ 19/24
Audrey ~ Jan 01 2012 – Dec 31 2012 ~ 23/24
Christine ~ Jan 02 2012 – Jan 01 2013 ~ 15/24
Dawn (Kat N Hat) ~ Jan 05 2012 – Jan 05 2013 ~10/24
Hasien ~ Mar 23 2012 – Mar 23 2013 ~ 14/24
Jade aka MrsTosh ~ Jan 01 2012 – Dec 31 2012 ~ 18/24
Jenne ~ Mar 29 2012 – Mar 29 2013 ~ 20/24
JenniferJ ~ Jan 06 2012 - Jan 05 2013 ~ 0/24
Jenny ~ Jan 06 2012 - Jan 06 2013 ~ 11/24
Judithe ~ Jan 06 2012 – Jan 05 2013 ~ 0/24
Kristen **NaNoWriMo winner!!** ~ Jan 05 2012 – Jan 04 2013 ~7/24
Lady Danielle “The Book Huntress” ~ Jan 05 2012 – Jan 06 2013 ~ 0/24
Lady Jaye ~ 05 Jan 2012 – 05 Jan 2013 ~ 12/24
Melissa ~ Jun 01 2012 – May 31 2013
Missyb ~ May 17 2012 – Dec 25 2012 ~ 23/24
Orlene ~ Jun 28 2012 – Dec 31 2012
Sallie(Shuga) ~ Jan 10 2012 – Jan 09 2013 ~ 11/24

(Let me know if I forgot to add you to the list or if I missed a status update. Thanks)

[Orlene]

Orlene wrote: "I'll complete all 24 by Christmas."

I've got 2 done so far.

[Missyb]

Harder then I thought it would be, but finished July 2nd. Great idea.

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

Done!

Duration: 1/5/12 to 1/5/13
24/24 read


Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners ~ Secrets of a Summer Night, Lisa Kleypas 7/6/12

Tainted Love by Soft Cell ~Eat Prey Love, Kerrelyn Sparks 1/14/12

Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves ~ Clockwork Prince, Cassandra Clare 1/15/12

She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby ~ Zinnia, Jayne Castle 1/20/11

Take on Me by A-Ha ~ read 1 book with: a predominantly black and white cover Immortal Rider, Larissa Ione 2/29/12

99 Luft Balloons by Nena ~ Read 1 with: a post-apocalyptic or war themeDearly, Departed, Lia Habel 2/17/12

I Wanna Be a Cowboy by Boys Don’t Cry ~ Read 1 book with:an orange and red cover
The Guardian, Sherrilyn Kenyon 1/8/12

Iko Iko by The Belle Stars ~ Enna Burning Shannon Hale, 1/18/12

Pleasure and Pain by Divinyls ~ Seducing Sarah, Jinx Jamison 2/3/12

I Wear My Sunglasses at Night by Corey Hart ~ Dark Lover, J.R. Ward 1/25/12

Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin ~ Breathing Room, Susan Elizabeth Phillips 1/9/12

The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats ~The Darkest Seduction, Gena Showalter 3/5/12

Kids in America by Kim Wilde ~ Intertwined, Gena Showalter 1/12/12

Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood ~ Lover Eternal, J.R. Ward 2/9/12

I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow ~ Read 1 book with: a guy who’s tough but sweet Eternal Rider, Larissa Ione 1/28/12

It’s Raining Men by Weather Girls ~ Read 1 book with: a character that can control or affect the weather Vampire Mine Kerreyln Sparks 2/3/12

Puttin’ on the Ritz by Taco ~ Diamond In The Rough, Patricia Wadell 1/29/12

Lady in Red by Chris DeBurgh ~ Read 1 book that features a woman in red on the coverThird Grave Dead Ahead, Darynda Jones 2/15/12

Mickey by Toni Basil ~ Hallowed, Cynthia Hand 3/2/12

Cars by Gary Numan ~ Read 1 with: a character that works with cars Blood Bound, Patricia Biggs 2/7/12

Turning Japanese by The Vapors ~ Destined for an Early Grave Jeaniene Frost, 2/1/12

Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell ~ Read 1 book with: a cover featuring a great pair of eyes
She's No Faerie Princess, Christine Warren, 1/7/12

Too Shy by Kajagoogoo ~ No Rest for the Wicked, Kresley Cole 3/7/12

Always Something there to Remind Me by Naked Eyes ~ And One Last Thing ..., Molly Harper 1/22/12Seducing Sarah

[Christine]

Missyb wrote: "Harder then I thought it would be, but finished July 2nd. Great idea."


I totally missed that you finished the challenge when I did the last update! Good job!

[Christine]

Dawn (Kat N Hat) wrote: "Done!

Duration: 1/5/12 to 1/5/13
24/24 read"



Great job!

[~Melissa~]

One Hit Wonders of the ‘80s Challenge

6/1/12 ~ 5/31/13


9/24 read


And here are our categories:

Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners ~ Read 1 book with: a predominantly blue cover Once Burned

Tainted Love by Soft Cell ~ Read 1 book with: a werewolf as the main character Branded by Fire 7/18/12 4/5♥

Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves ~ Read 1 book with: characters who finally admit they love one another Caught 6/28/12 3/5♥


She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby ~ Read 1 book with: with a blindingly hot bod on the cover Hostage to Pleasure 6/27/12 3/5♥

Take on Me by A-Ha ~ read 1 book with: a character that rides a motorcycle Riding Wild 7/22/12 4/5♥


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

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

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

Pleasure and Pain by Divinyls ~ Read 1 book with: BDSM -OR- a cover showing a hot body holding a deadly weapon The Dom's Dungeon 6/24/12 3/5♥

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 Nightwalker 7/4/12 3/5♥

Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin ~ Read 1 book with: a happy ending -OR- that you find humorous

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

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.

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 The Highlander's Touch

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

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

Lady in Red by Chris DeBurgh ~ Read 1 book that is a romance Can't Stand The Heat 6/21/12 4/5♥

Mickey by Toni Basil ~ Read 1 book with: a character or author named Mickey, Mike, or Michael -OR- any Young Adult book

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

Too Shy by Kajagoogoo ~ Read 1 book with: a character who’s name (SEVERAL!!!) you have trouble pronouncing A Game of Thrones 6/19/12 5/5♥

Always Something there to Remind Me by Naked Eyes ~ Read 1 book with: a (nearly) naked person on the cover Sugar and Spice 6/24/12 3/5♥

[Missyb]

Christine wrote: "Missyb wrote: "Harder then I thought it would be, but finished July 2nd. Great idea."


I totally missed that you finished the challenge when I did the last update! Good job!"

No prob, it was a great challenge & brought back some great memories of HS (Graduated 1990). Some were harder then I thought to fulfill.

[Jenne]

Updatw: 22/24 read!

[Ashley]

DONE

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

[Christine]

Jenne wrote: "Updatw: 22/24 read!"


Almost there!

[Christine]

Ashley wrote: "DONE

24/24"


Congratulations, Ashley!!

[Ashley]

Thanks. That was a fun challenge.

[Danielle The Book Huntress]

Danielle's One Hit Wonders of the 80s Challenge.
Duration: 1/6/12-1/6/13
Update: 9/15/12
Completed: 24/24 DONE!!!

Here are the details:

Duration: One year from sign-up date.
No. of Books: 1-24, you decide!
Rules: You may choose as many (or as few) categories as you like, but only folks who read all 24 will have a totally tubular time and get to wear the keyboard tie! The books may be from any genre, unless specified otherwise in a category. Re-reads are allowed as are books used for other challenges. You can post your list up front or as you go and you can make changes as you go.

You can start this challenge whenever you like. Once you decide to start you have one year to complete it. Please post your challenge dates when you sign-up and with each update.

This is my first challenge creation, so if anything is unclear, let me know.

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: Marley the Other Christmas Carol by Donald Allen Kirch (set in England) 1/7

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: The Girl that Love Forgot by Jennie Lucas 8/12

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: Knight's Possession by Carole Mortimer 8/17

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: Shadow Game by Christine Feehan 5/7

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: Elves in the Meadow, Trolls in the Corn by Kay Grayson 1/16

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-- Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card 2/7

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--The Unlikely Wife by Debra Ullrick 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-- Fire Baptized by Kenya Wright: Dominion by Scott M. Baker 6/22

Pleasure and Pain by Divinyls ~ Read 1 book with: BDSM -OR- a cover showing a hot body holding a deadly weapon--The Legend of Michael by Lisa Renee Jones: Sleep No More by Iris Johansen 8/30

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: The Cleaner by Brett Battles 7/23

Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin ~ Read 1 book with: a happy ending -OR- that you find humorous: Playing With Fire by Gena Showalter 8/14

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: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 8/03

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.: The Elementals by Francesca Lia Block 8/28

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): A Breathless Bride by Fiona Bride 8/18

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: Charming Champion by Dolores Goodrick Beggs 9/7

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: Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep 7/4

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: Lothaire by Kresley Cole 8/21

Lady in Red by Chris DeBurgh ~ Read 1 book that is a romance -OR- that features a woman in red on the cover--The King's Agent by Donna Russo Morin 1/31

Mickey by Toni Basil ~ Read 1 book with: a character or author named Mickey, Mike, or Michael -OR- any Young Adult book: Zero Sum by B. Justin Shier 1/9

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: Circle of Enemies by Harry Connolly 8/29

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: Samurai Game by Christine Feehan 8/26

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: Lamplighter by DM Cornish 7/31

Too Shy by Kajagoogoo ~ Read 1 book with: a character who’s name you have trouble pronouncing -OR- a cover that is predominantly pink: Terminal World by Alastair Reynolds 8/22

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: The Rook by Daniel O'Malley 8/24

[Christine]

Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress wrote: "Danielle's One Hit Wonders of the 80s Challenge.
Duration: 1/6/12-1/6/13
Update: 9/15/12
Completed: 24/24 DONE!!!."



Great job! Congratulations!

[Danielle The Book Huntress]

Thanks, Christine! Fun challenge.

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

Thank you, Christine! Enjoyed it a lot!

SOS: One Hit Wonders of the 80s


24/24 Done 9/12/12
Duration: January 6, 2012~January 5, 2013

✔1. Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners ~ Blacklisted by Gena Showalter 5/13/12

✔2. Tainted Love by Soft Cell ~ Love in the Time of Dragons by Katie MacAlister 3/7/12

✔3. Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves ~ Howl's Moving Castle 3/13/12

✔4. She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby ~ (hot bod) Seduce Me in Dreams by Jacquelyn Frank 5/24/12

✔5. Take on Me by A-Ha ~ Blood Song by Cat Adams 5/25/12

✔6. 99 Luft Balloons by Nena ~ Wither by Lauren DeStefano 9/12/12

✔7. I Wanna Be a Cowboy by Boys Don’t Cry ~ Red Handed by Gena Showalter 1/14/12

✔8. Iko Iko by The Belle Stars ~ Hotter Than Hell by Kim Harrison, et al 6/27/12

✔9. Pleasure and Pain by Divinyls ~ Venom by Jennifer Estep 1/14/12

✔10. I Wear My Sunglasses at Night by Corey Hart ~ Retribution by Sherrilyn Kenyon 4/12/12

✔11. Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin ~ Me and My Shadow by Katie MacAlister 1/8/12 (Humorous)

✔12. The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats ~ Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison 1/30/12

✔13. Kids in America by Kim Wilde ~ Outside In by Maria V. Snyder 3/29/12

✔14. Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood ~ Endgame by Ann Aguirre 9/2/12

✔15. I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow ~ The Darkest Whisper 2/6/12

✔16. It’s Raining Men by Weather Girls ~ Spirit Bound by Christine Feehan 1/17/12

✔17. Puttin’ on the Ritz by Taco ~Naked in Death by J.D. Robb 1/10/12 (Rich)

✔18. Lady in Red by Chris DeBurgh ~ Lead Me On by Victoria Dahl 5/13/12

✔19. Mickey by Toni Basil ~ Infinity by Sherrilyn Kenyon 4/14/12

✔20. Cars by Gary Numan ~ Start Me Up by Victoria Dahl 4/27/12

✔21. Turning Japanese by The Vapors ~ Sacrificial Magic by Stacia Kane 4/2/12

✔22. Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell ~ Envy by J.R. Ward 6/23/12

✔23. Too Shy by Kajagoogoo ~ Queen of the Darkness by Anne Bishop 4/20/12

✔24. Always Something there to Remind Me by Naked Eyes ~ Heir to the Shadows by Anne Bishop 4/19/12

[Jenne]

Finally Finished!! My Post

[Christine]

Judithe wrote: "Thank you, Christine! Enjoyed it a lot!

SOS: One Hit Wonders of the 80s


24/24 Done 9/12/12
Duration: January 6, 2012~January 5, 2013"




Great job, Judithe! I'm glad you had fun.

[Christine]

Jenne wrote: "Finally Finished!! My Post"


Congratulations, Jenne!

[Wan]

Round # 2 All done!
SOS Yearly - One Hit Wonders of the ‘80s Challenge
Duration: 6/1/2012 - 1/4/2013
24/24

1.Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners: blue cover - Highborn by Yvonne Navarro 7/10/2012 (DNF)
2.Tainted Love by Soft Cell: a vampire - Skinwalker by Faith Hunter 9/26/2012 (4)
3.Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves : yellow cover - Cleopatra's Daughter by Michelle Moran 11/27/2012 (5)
4.She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby: a blindingly hot bod on the cover - Reluctant Viking, The by Sandra Hill 10/29/2012 (3) [ 5.Take on Me by A-Ha: a motorcycle riding - Mystery Man by Kristen Ashley 7/27/2012 (4.5)
6.99 Luft Balloons by Nena: a setting of Germany/a character of German heritage - Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian 6/28/2012 (4)
7.I Wanna Be a Cowboy by Boys Don’t Cry: red cover - Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks 8/2/2012 (4.5)
8.Iko Iko by The Belle Stars: FIRE’ in the title - Face the Fire by Nora Roberts 10/5/2012 (4)
9.Pleasure and Pain by Divinyls: BDSM - Fifty Shades Freed by E.L. James 6/3/2012 (4)
10.I Wear My Sunglasses at Night by Corey Hart: can’t go out in daylight - Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones 9/28/2012 (4)
11.Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin: humorous - First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones 6/8/2012 (4)
12.The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats: an imbecile character - Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane 10/24/2012 (4)
13.Kids in America by Kim Wilde: White cover - Cut & Run by Madeleine Urban /Abigail Roux 6/8/2012 (4)
14.Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood: sci-fi - Guardian by Angela Knight 11/4/2012 (4.5)
15.I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow: tough but sweet guy - Jane's Warlord by Angela Knight 9-Oct-12 (4)
16.It’s Raining Men by Weather Girls: a character controls weather - Quicksilver by Stephanie Spinner 12/21/2012 (3)
17.Puttin’ on the Ritz by Taco: wealthy/well dressed person - Alien in the Family by Gini Koch 7/14/2012 (4)
18.Lady in Red by Chris DeBurgh: romance - Yours Until Dawn by Teresa Medeiros 12/18/2012 (4)
19.Mickey by Toni Basil: Young Adult - Blue Bloods by Melissa De La Cruz 6/23/2012 (3)
20.Cars by Gary Numan: a car salesman - Prince of Wolves by Quinn Loftis 12/16/2012 (3)
21.Turning Japanese by The Vapors: characters of Asian heritage - Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews 6/16/2012 (4)
22.Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell : characters who watch over and protect mortals - Wicked Nights by Gena Showalter 9/11/2012 (5)
23.Too Shy by Kajagoogoo: difficult to pronounce name - Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost 7/19/2012 (4)
24.Always Something there to Remind Me by Naked Eyes: a (nearly) naked person/historical - Never Love a Highlander by Maya Banks 8/31/2012 (4)
[bookcover:Highborn|7694627]

[~Melissa~]

One Hit Wonders of the ‘80s Challenge

6/1/12 ~ 5/31/13
Done!!☺

19/19 read


And here are our categories:

Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners ~ Read 1 book with: a predominantly blue cover Once Burned 8/26/12 5♥

Tainted Love by Soft Cell ~ Read 1 book with: a werewolf as the main character Branded by Fire 7/18/12 4/5♥

Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves ~ Read 1 book with: characters who finally admit they love one another Caught 6/28/12 3/5♥


She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby ~ Read 1 book with: with a blindingly hot bod on the cover Hostage to Pleasure 6/27/12 3/5♥

Take on Me by A-Ha ~ read 1 book with: a character that rides a motorcycle Riding Wild 7/22/12 4/5♥


99 Luft Balloons by Nena ~ Read 1 with: or war theme -A Clash of Kings 8/3/12 3/5♥



Iko Iko by The Belle Stars ~ Read 1 book with: fire pictured on the cover Blaze of Memory 8/3/12 4/5♥


Pleasure and Pain by Divinyls ~ Read 1 book with: BDSM -OR- a cover showing a hot body holding a deadly weapon The Dom's Dungeon 6/24/12 3/5♥

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 Nightwalker 7/4/12 3/5♥

Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin ~ Read 1 book with: a happy ending Head Over Heels 6/8/12 4/5♥


Kids in America by Kim Wilde ~ Read 1 book with a cover that is predominately Red, White, OR Blue Riding Temptation 8/16/12 4/5♥

Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood ~ Read 1 book with: any book in the sci-fi genre A Storm of Swords 8/22/12 5/5♥

I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow ~ Read 1 book with: a guy who’s tough but sweet The Highlander's Touch 7/25/12 4♥


Lady in Red by Chris DeBurgh ~ Read 1 book that is a romance Can't Stand The Heat 6/21/12 4/5♥

Mickey by Toni Basil ~ any Young Adult book Daughter of Smoke & Bone 11/13/12 5♥

Cars by Gary Numan ~ Read 1 with: a character that works with cars Blood Bound 8/30/12 4♥


Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell ~ Read 1 book with: characters who watch over and protect mortals or others of their kind Wicked Nights 8/7/12 5/5♥

Too Shy by Kajagoogoo ~ Read 1 book with: a character who’s name (SEVERAL!!!) you have trouble pronouncing A Game of Thrones 6/19/12 5/5♥

Always Something there to Remind Me by Naked Eyes ~ Read 1 book with: a (nearly) naked person on the cover Sugar and Spice 6/24/12 3/5♥

[Christine]

Wan ~DragonsWan~ wrote: "Round # 2 All done!
SOS Yearly - One Hit Wonders of the ‘80s Challenge
Duration: 6/1/2012 - 1/4/2013
24/24."


Congratulations!

[Christine]

~Melissa~ wrote: "One Hit Wonders of the ‘80s Challenge

6/1/12 ~ 5/31/13
Done!!☺


19/19 read"



Great job!

[~Melissa~]

Christine wrote: "~Melissa~ wrote: "One Hit Wonders of the ‘80s Challenge

6/1/12 ~ 5/31/13
Done!!☺


19/19 read"



Great job!"

Thanks!

[Kim]

One Hit Wonders of the '80s Challenge
Duration: April 1, 2017 – March 31, 2018

1. Come On Eileen ~ Base Instincts by Larissa Ione ★★★★ (11-18-17)

2. Tainted Love ~ Damien by Jacquelyn Frank ★★★★ (9-23-17)

3. Walking on Sunshine ~ Steel's Edge by Ilona Andrews ★★★★★ (11-10-17)

4. She Blinded Me With Science ~ Nightwalker by Jacquelyn Frank ★★★★ (11-4-17)

5. Take on Me ~ Four to Score by Janet Evanovich ★★★★ (11-25-17)

6. 99 Luft Balloons ~ Revenant by Larissa Ione ★★★★ (11-14-17)

7. I Wanna Be a Cowboy ~ Forever by Jacquelyn Frank ★★★★ (10-26-17)

8. Iko Iko by ~ Into the Fire by Jeaniene Frost ★★★★★ (10-13-17)

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

10. I Wear My Sunglasses ~ Forbidden by Jacquelyn Frank ★★★★ (10-9-17)

11. Don’t Worry Be Happy ~ Read 1 book with: a happy ending -OR- that you find humorous

12. The Safety Dance ~ Pleasure by Jacquelyn Frank ★★★★ (10-16-17)

13. Kids in America ~ Unforgiven by Lauren Kate ★★★ (9-16-17)

14. Relax ~ Midnight in Death by J.D. Robb ★★★★ (11-4-17) 1st or 3rd cover

15. I Want Candy ~ 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

16. It’s Raining Men ~ Forged by Jacquelyn Frank ★★★★ (10-29-17)

17. Puttin’ on the Ritz ~ Read 1 book with: a character who is wealthy -OR- a well dressed person on the cover -OR- a character who loves Mexican food

18. Lady in Red ~ Read 1 book that is a romance -OR- that features a woman in red on the cover

19. Mickey ~ Read 1 book with: a character or author named Mickey, Mike, or Michael -OR- any Young Adult book

20. Cars ~ Y is for Yesterday by Sue Grafton ★★★★ (11-23-17)

21. Turning Japanese ~ 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

22. Somebody’s Watching Me ~ Forsaken by Jacquelyn Frank ★★★ (10-27-17)

23. Too Shy ~ Z by Larissa Ione ★★★★★ (11-19-17)

24. Always Something there to Remind Me ~ Vampire Fight Club by Larissa Ione ★★★★ (11-15-17)

[9999] [1111] [1515] [1717] [1818] [1919] [2121]

[AliciaJ]

One Hit Wonders of the '80s Challenge
Duration: April 4, 2018-April 3, 2019

1. 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
Out in the Deep 9/30/18 ****

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
Love Lessons-9/15/18 *****

3. 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
Recklessly Royal-4/27/18 ****

4. 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
Love in Spades-6/26/18 ****

5. 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
Purity in Death-9/14/18 ****

6. 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
Get Your Shine On 3/26/18 ***

7. 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
Cowboy in the Crosshairs-7/18/18 ***

8. 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
Halls of Law-9/13/18 ****

9. Pleasure and Pain by Divinyls ~ Read 1 book with: BDSM -OR- a cover showing a hot body holding a deadly weapon
Warrior's Cross-9/26/18 ****

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 cover showing a moon -OR- a black cover
The Necromancer's Reckoning-6/21/18 *****

11. Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin ~ Read 1 book with: a happy ending -OR- that you find humorous
Rebel Hard-10/1/18 ****

12. 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
Try-6/16/18 *****

13. 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.
The Raging Ones-9/29/18 *****

14. 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)
My Fair Captain-9/18/18 ****

15. 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
A Nordic King-10/2/18 ***

16. 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
Enchanted-10/3/18 ****

17. 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
Reunion in Death-9/12/18 ****

18. Lady in Red by Chris DeBurgh ~ Read 1 book that is a romance -OR- that features a woman in red on the cover
Filthy English-7/4/18 ****

19. Mickey by Toni Basil ~ Read 1 book with: a character or author named Mickey, Mike, or Michael -OR- any Young Adult book
Clariel-5/14/18 ****

20. 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
Facing West 9/29/18 ****

21. 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
Slave to Sensation-4/14/18 *****

22. 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
Clarity of Lines-8/29/18 *****

23. Too Shy by Kajagoogoo ~ Read 1 book with: a character who’s name you have trouble pronouncing -OR- a cover that is predominantly pink
Drop Dead Gorgeous-7/25/18 *****


24. 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
Scandalous-8/22/18 ***