One Hit Wonders of the '80s Challenge

[Christine]

One Hit Wonders of the ‘80s Challenge

The decade that brought us Cabbage Patch Dolls, Pac Man, Rubik’s Cubes, Dallas and MTV now brings us a new reading challenge. Slap on your neon jelly bracelets and leg warmers, dust of those parachute pants, and look for the biggest shoulder pads you can find.

If you think you’re already signed up for too many challenges, that's like totally bogus, fer shur!! So don't be a dweeb, sign up! I'm like totally spazzing because this is going to be so rad. The categories are gnarly, and it'll be a totally tubular time! Sorry, my inner Valley Girl took over there for a moment. (Like, gag me with a spoon!! As if!)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 -OR- a cover featuring some serious eye candy -OR- a cover showing actual candy

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 -OR- that features a woman in red on the cover

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 you have trouble pronouncing -OR- a cover that is predominantly pink

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

[Christine]

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Participants

Challenge completed – Congratulations!!
Barbara★……………………24/24
Cathy …………………………24/24
Dawn (Kat N Hat) ………24/24
Fran……………………………24/24
Joann……………………………24/24
Missyb……………………………24/24
Paris……………………………24/24
Suzanne………………………24/24
Wan ~DragonsWan~……24/24


Still rockin’ the challenge
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
Hasien ~ Mar 23 2012 – Mar 23 2013 ~ 14/24
Jade aka MrsTosh ~ Jan 01 2012 – Dec 31 2012 ~ 19/24
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
Orlene ~ Jun 28 2012 – Dec 31 2012 ~ 2/24
Sallie(Shuga) ~ Jan 10 2012 – Jan 09 2013 ~ 11/24


If you sign up and I don't add you within a few days, send me a message.

[Fran]

I love it Christine! I am totally dating myself by saying that the 80's was my generation. I'm in-list to follow.

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

I'm in...and will start once I can get my list together!

[Christine]

Thanks, Fran and Judithe. I had so much fun putting this together. I've already got ideas for other '80s music-themed challenges. Maybe for later in the year.

[Vi]

While I haven't heard most of the songs (English is not my native lang). I'm actually youtube-ing the songs.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

I'm gonna join, but probably not till Feb or March, Christine. Gotta organise myself first :)

[Lady Jaye]

SOS One Hit Wonders of the ‘80s Challenge
Duration: 5 Jan 2012 - 4 Jan 2013
12/24 read

✔1. Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners ~ (set in England)
Heartless by Gail Carriger 9/02/12 ★★★½

✔2. Tainted Love by Soft Cell ~(werewolf protagonist)
Bitten by Kelley Armstrong 28/01 ★★★

3. Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves ~ (yellow cover) The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster Bujold

4. She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby ~(hot bod on cover)Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken

✔5. Take on Me by A-Ha ~ (character who rides a motorcycle)
Blood Cross by Faith Hunter 4/02/12 ★★½

6. 99 Luft Balloons by Nena ~ (German character: Zee, I'm cheating a bit here) River Marked by Patricia Briggs

7. I Wanna Be a Cowboy by Boys Don’t Cry ~ The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole

✔8. Iko Iko by The Belle Stars ~ (fire on the cover)
Magic to the Bone by Devon Monk 21/03/12 ★★

9. Pleasure and Pain by Divinyls ~ Heart of Steel by Meljean Brook

✔10.I Wear My Sunglasses at Night by Corey Hart ~ (cover showing the moon)
Fool Moon by Jim Butcher 8/02 ★★★

11.Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin ~ Dark Desire by Christine Feehan

12.The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats ~ Chimera by Rob Thurman

✔13.Kids in America by Kim Wilde ~(Young Adult)
Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder 15/01 ★★★★

✔14.Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood ~(sci-fi)
Grimspace by Ann Aguirre 21/01 ★★★★½

15.I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow ~ The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter

✔16.It’s Raining Men by Weather Girls ~ (all the parameters, hehe)
Ill Wind by Rachel Caine 23/01 ★★★

17.Puttin’ on the Ritz by Taco ~ Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost

18.Lady in Red by Chris DeBurgh ~ Tangle of Need by Nalini Singh

19.Mickey by Toni Basil ~Mike from Shadow Walker by Alyson James

✔20.Cars by Gary Numan ~ (mechanic)
Thunderbird Falls by C.E.Murphy 12/01 ★★★

✔21.Turning Japanese by The Vapors ~ (any book you really love)
Archangel by Sharon Shinn 7/03 ★★★★★

✔22.Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell ~ (great eyes)
Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane 18/02/12 ★★★

✔23.Too Shy by Kajagoogoo ~ (unpronounceable names)
Gift of Magic by Lynn Kurland 6/01 ★★★

24.Always Something there to Remind Me by Naked Eyes ~ Timeless by Gail Carriger

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

Christine wrote: "Thanks, Fran and Judithe. I had so much fun putting this together. I've already got ideas for other '80s music-themed challenges. Maybe for later in the year."

Keep 'em coming!

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

I am in for all 24

Duration: 1/5/12 to 1/5/13
10/24 read


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

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 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

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 ~ 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 ~ 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 ~ 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 ~ Intertwined, Gena Showalter 1/12/12

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 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 -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 -OR- that features a woman in red on the cover

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: a cover featuring a great pair of eyes
She's No Faerie Princess, Christine Warren, 1/7/12

Too Shy by Kajagoogoo ~ Read 1 book with: a character who’s name you have trouble pronouncing -OR- a cover that is predominantly pink

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

[Kristen]

This is, like, totally awesome to the maxx! Fer shure!!!


Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners The Postmortal

Tainted Love by Soft Cell ~ Drink Deep

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

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

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

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 ~ The Chaos

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

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 ~ Virals

Kids in America by Kim Wilde ~ Touch of Frost

Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood ~ The Sausage Maker's Daughter

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

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 -OR- that features a woman in red on the cover

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 you have trouble pronouncing -OR- a cover that is predominantly pink

Always Something there to Remind Me by Naked Eyes ~ The American Heiress

[Wan]

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: a great pair of eyes ~ 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)

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Hope to join in the next couple months. Flashback to the 80's - I love it! WTG, Christine!

Hang on to those add'l ideas for round 2. :D

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

I don't have my full list together (will post here later!) but am starting from today with:

11. Don't Worry, Be Happy: Me and My Shadow

(Duration: January 6, 2012~January 5, 2013; 24 books)

[Danielle The Book Huntress]

This looks good. I want to give it a try.

Danielle's One Hit Wonders of the 80s Challenge.
Duration: 1/6/12-1/6/13
Update:
Completed: 0/24

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 -OR- a cover featuring some serious eye candy -OR- a cover showing actual candy

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 -OR- that features a woman in red on the cover

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 you have trouble pronouncing -OR- a cover that is predominantly pink

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

[Barbara ★]

I loved the 80s and have all of these tunes on my ipod (except Don't Worry Be Happy as that song is irritating and too damn cheery) so I'm definitely in.

Duration: January 6, 2012 - January 5 2013
READ: 24/24

1. Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners ~ Clockwork Prince - Cassandra Clare (book set in England) 1/6

2. Tainted Love by Soft Cell ~ Linger - Maggie Stiefvater (werewolf) 3/4

3. Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves ~ X-isle - Steve Augarde (sun/waves on the cover and yellow cover) 1/26

4. She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby ~ Dark Side of Dawn - Kathryn Smith (blindingly hot bod on the cover) 3/18

5. Take on Me by A-Ha ~ The Accidental Demon Slayer - Angie Fox (grandmother rides a Harley, grandma is a major character) 3/4

6. 99 Luft Balloons by Nena ~ Santa Olivia - Jacqueline Carey (dystopian with military presence) 3/11/12

7. I Wanna Be a Cowboy by Boys Don’t Cry ~ The Demon Trapper's Daughter - Jana Oliver (red cover) 1/25

8. Iko Iko by The Belle Stars ~ Hidden Fire - Jo Davis (fire in title) 1/17

9. Pleasure and Pain by Divinyls ~ One Bite With A Stranger - Christine Warren (BDSM) 3/13

10. I Wear My Sunglasses at Night by Corey Hart ~ Be Still My Vampire Heart - Kerrelyn Sparks (black cover) 1/24

11. Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin ~ The Kept Woman - Susan Donovan (humorous chick lit) 1/31

12. The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats ~ Waltz in Time - Eugenia Riley (lots of waltzing going on) 1/19

13. Kids in America by Kim Wilde ~ Drowned Wednesday - Garth Nix (young adult) 1/10

14. Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood ~ Debris - Jo Anderton(science fiction) 1/15

15. I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow ~ In Bed with a Highlander - Maya Banks (a guy who’s tough but sweet) 1/31

16. It’s Raining Men by Weather Girls ~ Beautiful Chaos - Kami Garcia (heroine can control the weather) 1/8

17. Puttin’ on the Ritz by Taco ~ Across the Great Barrier - Patricia Wrede (well dressed on cover) 3/3

18. Lady in Red by Chris DeBurgh ~ Just Like Heaven - Julia Quinn (romance) 3/2

19. Mickey by Toni Basil ~ Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children - Ransom Riggs (young adult) 2/7

20. Cars by Gary Numan ~ Indulgence in Death - J.D. Robb (car on the cover) 1/21

21. Turning Japanese by The Vapors ~ Eon: Dragoneye Reborn - Alison Goodman (set in China, heroine is chinese ) 2/25

22. Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell ~Atlantis Redeemed - Alyssa Day (hero is a warrior who protects humans from harm) 2/5

23. Too Shy by Kajagoogoo ~ What's a Ghoul to Do? - Victoria Laurie (pink cover) 2/6

24. Always Something there to Remind Me by Naked Eyes ~ Tall, Dark and Deadly Lori O'Clare (nearly nekkid hero on cover) 2/14

[Christine]

I'm so excited to see everyone signing up! Thank you.

[Fran]

I will commit to 10 but try for all 24 :)

One Hit Wonders of the 80's Challenge

Duration: 1/6/12-1/5/13
0/24 Completed



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

Tainted Love by Soft Cell ~ Werewolf in the North Woods

Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves ~ Lover Reborn (yellow cover)

She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby ~ Clear Water (biologist)

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

I Wanna Be a Cowboy by Boys Don’t Cry ~ Cowboy Cassanova

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

I Wear My Sunglasses at Night by Corey Hart ~ Samson's Lovely Mortal (vampire)

Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin ~ Jealous and Freakn'

The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats ~

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

Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood ~ Truth In The Dark

I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow ~ Player's Ultimatum

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 ~ Sugar Rush (romance)

Mickey by Toni Basil ~ Cross My Heart by Katie Klein (YA)

Cars by Gary Numan ~ Where The Allegheny Meets The Monogohela (mechanic)

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 ~ Forever in One Second (great eyes, supernatural paramedic who watches over and helps)

Too Shy by Kajagoogoo ~ Tempting The Beast (character name Merinus)

Always Something there to Remind Me by Naked Eyes ~ Blank Slate Kate by Heather Wardell

[Joann]

I'm in too! Will come back with a list.

[Jenny]

This Sounds Fun.
Yes I remember all these songs whenthey were fresh on the radio. Long before IPhones, IPods and maybe even sony walkman's.
ONE HIT WONDERS
22 /24
Starting Date January 6, 2012 to January 6, 2013

✓ 1. Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners~ Mine to Hold 07/22/12
✓ 2. Tainted Love by Soft Cell ~ One Foot in The Grave Jeanine Frost 5/13/12
✓ 3. Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves ~ Shaedes of Gray-Amanda Bonilla - 01/10/2012 (Characters admit that they love each other)
✓ 4. She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby ~ Fantasy in Death 07/23/12
✓ 5. Take on Me by A-Ha ~Burning Alive Shannon K. Butcher 08/04/12
✓ 6. 99 Luft Balloons by Nena ~The Shadow Reader - Sandy Williams 01/08/2012(part of the story took place is Germany)
✓ 7. I Wanna Be a Cowboy by Boys Don’t Cry ~ Crash Into You 10/20/12

8. Iko Iko by The Belle Stars ~Deadtown - Nancy Holzner

✓ 9. Pleasure and Pain by Divinyls ~ Read BDSM Fifty Shades of Grey E.L. James 05/19/12
✓ 10. I Wear My Sunglasses at Night by Corey Hart~What A Goddess Wants Stephanie Julian 08/05/12
✓ 11. Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin~ Sparks Fly Katie MacAlister 08/14/12
✓ 12. The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats ~Coming Undone- Lauren Dane 01/09/2012(she was a dancer)
✓ 13. Kids in America by Kim Wilde ~First Grave on the Right - Darynda Jones 10/10/12
✓ 14. Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood ~ Undercover Lauren Dane 09/05/12
✓ 15. I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow ~ Halfway to the Grave-Jeaniene Frost 05/05/12

16. It’s Raining Men by Weather Girls ~lll Wind -Rachel Caine

✓ 17. Puttin’ on the Ritz by Taco ~Laid Bare-Lauren Dane 02/08/012(she was weathly)
✓ 18. Lady in Red by Chris DeBurgh ~ Mystery Man Kristen Ashley 05/30/12
✓ 19. Mickey by Toni Basil~ Curse the Dawn Karen Chance 12/7/12
✓ 20. Cars by Gary Numan~ River Marked- Patricia Briggs 08/13/12
✓ 21. Turning Japanese by The Vapors~Eternal Kiss of Darkness 08/24/12
✓ 22. Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell ~ Sins of the Heart Eve Silver 05/06/12
✓ 23. Too Shy by Kajagoogoo ~ Bound to the Prince -Deborah Court 05/26/12
✓ 24. Always Something there to Remind Me by Naked Eyes ~When Passion Rules -Johanna Lindsey 04/15/12

7.

[Christine]

Welcome Joann and Jenny.

I remember taping some of these songs off of the radio onto cassette tape!

[Cathy]

I'm in for 24. I'll be back with a list.

[JenniferJ]

I followed Christine over from another challenge. ;) This is gonna be so much fun! The 80's was totally awesome!


Duration: January 6, 2012 - January 5 2013
READ: 0/24

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Joann]

SOS One Hit Wonders of the ‘80s Challenge

Duration: January 6, 2012 - January 5, 2013

1/24 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

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

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

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

7. I Wanna Be a Cowboy by Boys Don’t Cry ~ (an orange and/or red cover)
I am Number Four by Pitticus Lore

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

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

12. The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats ~ (a cover showing a man without a hat)
Nightfall by Ellen Connor

13. Kids in America by Kim Wilde ~ (Read 1 book that is considered to be Young Adult)
Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick

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

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

16. It’s Raining Men by Weather Girls ~ (a cover showing rain or lightning)
Taken by the Cowboy by Julianne MacLean

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 ~ (a woman in red on the cover)
Blood Sin by Marie Treanor

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

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

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

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

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

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

[Christine]

It's just another Manic Monday! I've updated the participant list in message 2. If I missed you, please let me know. Happy Reading!

[Christine]

And I never posted my own (partial and very tentative) list!!

One Hit Wonders of the ‘80s Challenge

Jan 02, 2012 – Jan 01, 2013

2/24 completed

Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners ~ (blue) Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones
Tainted Love by Soft Cell ~ Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost
Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves ~
She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby ~
Take on Me by A-Ha ~ (black and white cover) The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern – Jan 09
99 Luft Balloons by Nena ~
I Wanna Be a Cowboy by Boys Don’t Cry ~
Iko Iko by The Belle Stars ~ (FIRE) Flashfire by Deborah Cooke
Pleasure and Pain by Divinyls ~ Dying Wish by Shannon K. Butcher
I Wear My Sunglasses at Night by Corey Hart ~
Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin ~
The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats ~
Kids in America by Kim Wilde ~ (YA) The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood ~
I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow ~
It’s Raining Men by Weather Girls ~
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 ~
Mickey by Toni Basil ~ (YA) The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa
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 ~
Too Shy by Kajagoogoo ~
Always Something there to Remind Me by Naked Eyes ~ Magic at the Gate by Devon Monk

[Suzanne]

SOS: Serious Overload of Series
One Hit Wonders of the '80s Challenge
Duration: 1/9/2012 - 1/9/2013

Progress: 24 out of 24

1. Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners ~ Read 1 book set in England –OR- a predominantly blue cover ~ Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas

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 ~Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward

3. Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves ~ Read 1 book with characters who finally admit they love one another ~ Juliet Immortal by Stacey Jay

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 ~ Lucky Streak by Carly Phillips

5. Take on Me by A-Ha ~ read 1 book with: a predominantly black and white cover ~ Conspiracy in Death by J.D. Robb

6. 99 Luft Balloons by Nena ~ Read 1 with a post-apocalyptic or war theme ~ Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews

7. I Wanna Be a Cowboy by Boys Don’t Cry ~ Read 1 book with: an orange and/or red cover ~ book:From Dead to Worse|2233407] by Charlaine Harris

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 ~ book:Firelight|6448470] by Sophie Jordan

9. Pleasure and Pain by Divinyls ~ Read 1 book with: BDSM -OR- a cover showing a hot body holding a deadly weapon ~ House of Odd by Dean Koontz

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 ~ Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer

11. Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin ~ Read 1 book with: a happy ending -OR- that you find humorous ~ Seriously... I'm Kidding by Ellen DeGeneres

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 ~ Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon

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 ~ Dead Beautiful by Yvonne Woon

14. Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood ~ Read 1 book with: a character that needs to chill out ~ Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh

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 ~ The Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockmann

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 ~ Abandon by Meg Cabot

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 ~ The Last Summer by Ann Brashares

18. Lady in Red by Chris DeBurgh ~ Read 1 book that is a romance -OR- that features a woman in red on the cover ~ The Prize by Julie Garwood

19. Mickey by Toni Basil ~ Read 1 book with: a character or author named Mickey, Mike, or Michael -OR- any Young Adult book ~ If I Stay by Gayle Forman

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 ~ Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs

21. Turning Japanese by The Vapors ~ Read ANY book you really love ~ A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness

22. Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell ~ Read 1 book with: characters who watch over and protect mortals or others of their kind ~ Divine Misdemeanors by Laurell K. Hamilton

23. Too Shy by Kajagoogoo ~ Read 1 book with: a character who’s name you have trouble pronouncing ~ Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione (Eidolon)

24. Always Something there to Remind Me by Naked Eyes ~ ANY historical romance ~ In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks

[Christine]

Welcome, Suzanne!

[Fran]

I will commit to 10 but try for all 24 :)

One Hit Wonders of the 80's Challenge

Duration: 1/6/12-1/5/13
1/24 Completed



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

Tainted Love by Soft Cell ~ Werewolf in the North Woods

Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves ~ Lover Reborn (yellow cover)

She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby ~ Clear Water (biologist)

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

I Wanna Be a Cowboy by Boys Don’t Cry ~ Cowboy Cassanova

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

I Wear My Sunglasses at Night by Corey Hart ~ Samson's Lovely Mortal (vampire)

Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin ~ Jealous and Freakn'

The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats ~

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

Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood ~ Truth In The Dark

I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow ~ Player's Ultimatum

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 ~ Sugar Rush (romance)

Mickey by Toni Basil ~ Cross My Heart by Katie Klein (YA)

Cars by Gary Numan ~ Where The Allegheny Meets The Monogohela (mechanic)

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 ~ Forever in One Second (great eyes, supernatural paramedic who watches over and helps)

Too Shy by Kajagoogoo ~ Tempting The Beast (character name Merinus)

Always Something there to Remind Me by Naked Eyes ~ Blank Slate Kate by Heather Wardell

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

01.10.2012-01.09.2013

COME ON EILEEN~ READ 01.18.2012
TAINTED LOVE~
WALKING ON SUNSHINE~
SHE BLINDED ME WITH SCIENCE~
TAKE ME ON~
99 LUFT BALLOONS~ READ 02.01.2012
I WANNA BE A COWBOY~ READ 01.23.2012
IKO IKO~
PLEASURE & PAIN~ READ 02.07.2012
I WEAR MY SUNGLASSES AT NIGHT~ READ 02.11.2012
DON'T WORRY BE HAPPY~ READ 01.21.2012
THE SAFETY DANCE~ READ 01.29.2012
KIDS IN AMERICA~ READ 06.21.2012
RELAX~ READ 06.18.2012
I WANT CANDY~
IT'S RAINING MEN~ READ 02.19.2012
PUTTING ON THE RITZ~
LADY IN RED~ READ 08.09.2012
MICKEY~
CARS~ READ 02.04.2012
TURNING JAPANESE~
SOMEBODY'S WATCHING ME~ READ 08.22.2012
TOO SHY~
ALWAYS SOMETHING THERE TO REMIND ME~

[Fran]

I will commit to 10 but try for all 24 :)

One Hit Wonders of the 80's Challenge

Duration: 1/6/12-1/5/13
5/24 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

Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves ~ Lover Reborn (yellow cover)

She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby ~ Clear Water (biologist)

Take on Me by A-Ha ~(black and white cover) The Future Of Us

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 ~ Cowboy Cassanova 1/15

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

I Wear My Sunglasses at Night by Corey Hart ~ Samson's Lovely Mortal (vampire)

Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin ~ Jealous and Freakn'

The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats ~

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

Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood ~ Truth In The Dark

I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow ~ Player's Ultimatum

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 ~ Girl In A Vintage Dress (romance and red dress) 1/13

Mickey by Toni Basil ~ Cross My Heart by Katie Klein (YA)

Cars by Gary Numan ~ Where The Allegheny Meets The Monogohela (mechanic)

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 ~ Forever in One Second (great eyes, supernatural paramedic who watches over and helps)

Too Shy by Kajagoogoo ~ Tempting The Beast (character name Merinus)1/15

Always Something there to Remind Me by Naked Eyes ~ Blank Slate Kate by Heather Wardell

[Cathy]

SOS Yearly - One Hit Wonders of the ‘80s Challenge
Duration: 1/9/122012 - 1/8/2013
5/24

1.Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners: a book set in England Timeless by Gail Carriger

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

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) -OR- with a blindingly hot bod on the cover

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

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 Leviathan by Scott Westerfield

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

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 Taming the Fire by Sydney Croft

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 Meyer

11.Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin ~ Read 1 book with: a happy ending –

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 City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

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)

15.I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow ~ Read 1 book with: a cover featuring some serious eye candy

16.It’s Raining Men by Weather Girls ~ Read 1 book with: a character that can control or affect the weather OR- a cover showing rain or lightning Stormwalker

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

18.Lady in Red by Chris DeBurgh ~ Read 1 book that is a romance – Angel of Darkness

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

20.Cars by Gary Numan Read 1 with: a car on the cover Destiny by Carly Phillips

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

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 Good Girls Don't by Victoria Dahl

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]

Jan 02, 2012 – Jan 01, 2013

15/24 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 ~
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 ~
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

[Audrey]

WOOOO .... I like this one! I will post as I go.
Please start me on Jan. 1, 2012. Thanks!


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

Read: 14/24

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

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

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

Lady in Red by Chris DeBurgh ~ Read 1 book that is a romance -OR- that features a woman in red on the cover

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

[Christine]

Welcome aboard Sallie and Audrey!

[Audrey]

Thanks Christine!

[Christine]

I hope everyone's enjoying their reads for this challenge!

Just a quick note, if you're updating your list in your original message, could you also post a new message with your progress? A simple "X/24 completed" will suffice. That will make it easier for me to track everyone's progress. I think the list in message 2 is current as of the posting of this message.

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

1st Jan 2012 ~ Jan 2013
Completed 18/24

Im up for this, why not? whats one more challenge?! :D

And here are our categories:

Come On Eileen ~ (predominantly blue cover)
Definitely Dead:Charlaine Harris 07.03.12 5*


Tainted Love ~ (heart depicted on the cover)
Dating A Cougar:Donna McDonald 09.03.12 5*


Walking on Sunshine ~ (Characters who finally admit they love one another)
Dating Mr Metro:Donna McDonald 21.03.12 5*


She Blinded Me With Science ~ (Character with a blindingly hot bod on the cover)
If You Desire:Kresley Cole 30.01.12 5*


Take on Me ~ (Character that rides a motorcycle)
One Foot In The Grave:Jeaniene Frost 17.02.12 5*


99 Luft Balloons ~ (war theme)
Dead To The World:Charlaine Harris 12.02.12 5*


I Wanna Be a Cowboy ~ (Cowboys)
Retreat:Alanna Coca 4*


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 ~ (BDSM)
Fifty Shades of Grey:E.L.James 12.06.12 4*


I Wear My Sunglasses at Night ~ (cover showing a moon)
Thirty Nights With A Highland Husband:Kresley Cole 5*


Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin ~ (Happy Ending)
If You Dare:Kresley Cole 5*


The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats ~ (character who acts like an imbecile)
Lady Isabella's Sacandolous Marriage:Jennifer Ashley 25.04.12 5*


Kids in America by Kim Wilde ~ (Young Adult)
The Iron King:Julie Kawaga] 19.03.12 3*


Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood ~ (sci-fi genre)
The Hunger Games:Suzanne Collins 30.03.12 4*


I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow ~ (Serious Eye Candy)
Chased ~ Lauren Dane 09.05.12 5*


It’s Raining Men by Weather Girls ~ (Lightning)
A Bolt From The Blue:Georgia Fox 01.04.12 4*


Puttin’ on the Ritz by Taco ~ (Wealthy)
Fifty Shades Darker:E.L James


Lady in Red by Chris DeBurgh ~ Read 1 book that is a romance -OR- that features a woman in red on the cover

Mickey by Toni Basil ~ (Young Adult book)
Spirit Bound:Richelle Mead 19.06.12 4*


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 ~predominantly pink
Silk Is For Seduction:Loretta Chase 07.06.12 4*


Always Something there to Remind Me by Naked Eyes ~ ANY historical romance
How To Abduct A Highland Lord:Karen Hawkins 08.07.12 5*

[Christine]

Jade wrote: "Im up for this, why not? whats one more challenge?! :D"


That's what I always say! Welcome!

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

Thanks Christine :)

[Audrey]

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

Read: 4/24

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

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

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

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) - 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

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

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

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
Demons are a Ghoul's Best Friend by Victoria Laurie (Moon on the cover) - 1/23

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 -OR- a cover featuring some serious eye candy -OR- a cover showing actual candy

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 -OR- that features a woman in red on the cover

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
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

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

[Joann]

SOS One Hit Wonders of the ‘80s Challenge

Duration: January 6, 2012 - January 5, 2013

7/24 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

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

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

12. The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats ~ (a cover showing a man without a hat)
Nightfall by Ellen Connor

13. Kids in America by Kim Wilde ~ (Read 1 book that is considered to be Young Adult)
Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick

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 ~ 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 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 ~ (a woman in red on the cover)
Blood Sin by Marie Treanor

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

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 ~ 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

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

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

TBD TBD TBD TBD

[Christine]

I've updated the participant list and status in message 2. Good job guys!

And now, to celebrate the end of the week 80s-style:

http://youtu.be/KvzlEfBYKVw

[Paris]

Oh Christine, I am finally jumping in over here, so you know I have to be in for this challenge.

♦ SOS: One Hit Wonders of the 80's Challenge ♦
2/1/2012 - 1/31/2013
24/24 Complete

1. Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners (a predominantly blue cover): Hallowed by Cynthia Hand - ♥♥♥♥♥ - 2/14/12

2. Tainted Love by Soft Cell (vampire as main character): Queen of Shadows by Dianne Sylvan - ♥♥♥♥ - 2/26/12

3. Walking on Sunshine by Katrina and the Waves(characters who admit they love each other): City of Ghosts by Stacia Kane - ♥♥♥♥♥ - 2/19/12

4. She Blinded Me With Science by Thomas Dolby (blidningly hot bod): Daybreak by Ellen Connor - ♥♥♥♥♥ - 2/4/12

5. Take on Me by A-Ha (character rides a motorcycle): Covet by J.R. Ward - ♥♥ - 3/10/12

6. 99 Luft Balloons by Nena (post-apocalyptic): Partials by Dan Wells - ♥♥♥♥ - 6/25/12

7. I Wanna Be a Cowboy by Boys Don’t Cry (red cover): You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister - ♥♥♥ - 5/20/12

8. Iko Iko by The Belle Stars (Fire in the title): Playing With Fire by Gena Showalter - ♥♥♥♥ - 2/10/12

9. Pleasure and Pain by Divinyls (book with BDSM): Fifty Shades Freed by E.L. James - ♥♥♥♥♥ - 2/16/12

10. I Wear My Sunglasses at Night by Corey Hart (cover showing a moon): Shadowflame by Dianne Sylvan - ♥♥♥♥ - 6/11/12

11. Don’t Worry Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin (humorous): Wild Wild Death by Casey Daniels - ♥♥♥♥ - 4/9/12

12. The Safety Dance by Men Without Hats (man without a hat): Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning - ♥♥♥♥ - 2/12/12

13. Kids in America by Kim Wilde (YA book): Carrier of the Mark by Leigh Fallon - ♥♥ - 2/7/12

14. Relax by Frankie Goes to Hollywood (character that needs to chill): One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost - ♥♥♥♥♥ - 2/21/12

15. I Want Candy by Bow Wow Wow (a guy who's tough but sweet): Sacrificial Magic by Stacia Kane - ♥♥♥♥♥ - 4/9/12

16. It’s Raining Men by Weather Girls (a character that can control the weather): Ill Wind by Rachel Caine - ♥♥♥ - 2/8/12

17. Puttin’ on the Ritz by Taco (a character who is wealthy): Undead and Unemployed by MaryJanice Davidson - ♥♥♥ - 5/21/12

18. Lady in Red by Chris DeBurgh (a woman in red on the cover): Blood on Silk by Marie Treanor - ♥♥♥ - 4/4/12

19. Mickey by Toni Basil (any Young Adult book): The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead - ♥♥♥♥♥ - 6/15/12

20. Cars by Gary Numan: Hell Fire by Ann Aguirre - ♥♥♥♥♥ - 6/3/12

21. Turning Japanese by The Vapors (character of Asian heritage): Blue Diable by Ann Aguirre (Chance is part Korean) - ♥♥♥♥ - 5/25/12

22. Somebody’s Watching Me by Rockwell (a shower scene): Twice as Hot by Gena Showalter - ♥♥♥♥ - 2/28/12

23. Too Shy by Kajagoogoo (a cover that is predominantly pink): Shadow Heir by Richelle Mead - ♥♥♥♥♥ - 3/24/12

24. Always Something there to Remind Me by Naked Eyes: The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter - ♥♥♥♥ - 3/28/12

[Christine]

Kristen **NaNoWriMo winner!!** wrote: "This is, like, totally awesome to the maxx! Fer shure!!!


Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners The Postmortal

Tainted Love by Soft Cell ~ Drink Deep"


Kristen,
I noticed you updated your original post. Are the items in bold books you've finished reading? I just wanted to check while I'm updating the stats.

[Christine]

Wow! It looks like Barbara is Living on a Prayer. You know, 'cause she's halfway there. (Sorry, I couldn't resist.)

Here is an update on everyone's status.
(Kristen, I wasn't sure about yours. See the above message.)



Barbara ~ Jan 06 2012 – Jan 05 2013 ~ 12/24
Dawn (Kat N Hat) ~ Jan 05 2012 – Jan 05 2013 ~10/24
Christine ~ Jan 02 2012 – Jan 01 2013 ~ 7/24
Joann ~ Jan 06 2012 - Jan 05 2013 ~ 7/24
Lady Jaye ~ 05 Jan 2012 – 05 Jan 2013 ~ 6/24
Fran ~ Jan 06 2012 – Jan 05 2013 ~ 5/24
Cathy ~ Jan 09 2012 - Jan 08 2013 ~ 5/24
Suzanne ~ Jan 09 2012 – Jan 09 2013 ~ 5/24
Sallie(Shuga) ~ Jan 10 2012 – Jan 09 2013 ~ 5/24
Audrey ~ Jan 01 2012 – Dec 31 2012 ~ 4/24
Wan ~Steampunk Junkie~ ~ Jan 05 2012 – Jan 04 2013 ~ 3/24
Jenny ~ Jan 06 2012 - Jan 06 2013 ~ 3/24
Judithe ~ Jan 06 2012 – Jan 05 2013 ~ 0/24
Kristen **NaNoWriMo winner!!** ~
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
Paris ~ Feb 01 2012 - Jan 31, 2013 ~ 0/24


If I missed one of your updates, please let me know.

[Fran]

I will commit to 10 but try for all 24 :)

One Hit Wonders of the 80's Challenge

Duration: 1/6/12-1/5/13
23/24 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)


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]

At the rate some of you are reading, I better start thinking about another challenge....Power ballads? Hair bands? The possibilities are endless....

[Joann]

SOS One Hit Wonders of the ‘80s Challenge

Duration: January 6, 2012 - January 5, 2013

11/24 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

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)
Nightfall by Ellen Connor

13. Kids in America by Kim Wilde ~ (Read 1 book that is considered to be Young Adult)
Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick

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 ~ 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 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

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

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

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

TBD

[Christine]

Fran wrote: "I will commit to 10 but try for all 24 :)

One Hit Wonders of the 80's Challenge

Duration: 1/6/12-1/5/13
14/24 Completed


Way to go, Fran! You've already passed your 10 books and are still going strong!


Come On Eileen by Dexys Midnight Runners ~ Beautiful Disaster (..."