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Oh My Gods!
Love it, Sashana! Great pics. I'm in. I'll post my level, etc. later.
This sounds great. I will have to start my search...great idea!!!
This is an excellent challenge! Love it! Not sure I'll be doing it, but I love it! :)
NBRC: Oh My Gods! (Stealing some of Barbara's layout.)Duration: 1 year; start 1/22/12
Level: Titan- 12 books
9/12
• Zeus -
• ✔ Poseidon - large body of water (& setting: Greece! & heroine goes to Poseidon's temple!)
Scoundrel, by Zoe Archer ★★★★½ PB 2/18
• ✔ Apollo - doctor - Silver Borne, by Patricia Briggs ★★★★½ OD audio 3/5
• Ares - he is Ares - Eternal Rider, by Larissa Ione (PB)
• ✔ Hephaestus - predominantly red cover & protagonist is a Smith!
Kiss of Fire, by Deborah Cooke ★★★½✩ PB 2/20 “buddy read”
• ✔ Hermes - hero is nephilim (half-angel)
Clockwork Angel, by Cassandra Clare ★★★★★ audible.com 03/01/12 “buddy read”
• ✔ Hera - woman who is married & in leadership position
Fair Game, by Patricia Briggs ★★★★★ & a Wow! HC 3/6
• ✔ Demeter - protagonist raises vegetables/flowers
The Raven Prince, by Elizabeth Hoyt ★★★★★ PB 2/10 “buddy read”
• ✔ Athena - kicks some serious ass -
Bone Crossed, by Patricia Briggs ★★★★✩ OneClickDigital 3/3
• Hestia -
• ✔ Artemis - foliage on the cover -
Texas Splendor, by Lorraine Heath ★★★★★ HC 3/3 (3:1 book; read 3rd w/i challenge date)
• ✔ Aphrodite - someone who is extremely beautiful & she's on the hunt for Greek artifacts!!
And Only to Deceive, by Tasha Alexander ★★★★✩ Kindle 1/30 “buddy read”
This sounds great! I'll post my list and start date in a bit :)
I don't read a lot of musical books so I'm using the one I read yesterday and will change it if I find something else in the coming year. All titles subject to change at my foolish whim.Duration: 1/21/12 - 1/20/13
Level: Titan- 12 books
READ: 12/12
✔Zeus: Some Girls Bite - Chloe Neill (hero is the leader of a vampire house) 2/10
✔Poseidon: Atlantis Redeemed - Alyssa Day (hero is a warrior of Poseidon and water on cover) 2/5
✔Apollo: Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception - Maggie Stiefvater (hero plays the harp competitively with heroine) 1/21
✔Ares: Havemercy - Jaida Jones (heroes are in the military) 3/25
✔Hephaestus: Killing Me Softly - Maggie Shayne (cover is red) 2/12
✔Hermes: Raziel - Kristina Douglas (hero is a fallen angel) 3/27
✔Hera: Shadow Heir - Richelle Mead (heroine is a queen) 2/22
✔Demeter: Divine By Choice - P.C. Cast (heroine is pregnant) 3/5
✔Athena: Dark Side of Dawn - Kathryn Smith (heroine is psychologist and literally kicks her enemies ass) 3/18
✔Hestia: The Demon Trapper's Daughter - Jana Oliver (YA novel and a virgin) 1/25
✔Artemis: Across the Great Barrier - Patricia Wrede (loves animals more than people) 3/3
✔Aphrodite: The Angel and the Highlander - Donna Fletcher (heroine is a rare beauty) 5/24
I will be in this one
Awesome challenge! As a former Classics major, this gets my hearty approval. I'll be signing up once I get some books lined up for this. BTW, I love the pics, were did you find them?
Super challenge!! I'm in :) I'll post my list later!
I'm in! It sounds great, however, I'll only start this in Feb/March. Have a lot going on right now!
This sounds really good! I'll try and work this challenge in before the year's up!
Awesome Challenge!!Nothing But Reading Challenges
Oh My Gods!
Duration: 1/23/2012 - 1/23/2013
Progress: 12 out of 12 - Titan!
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/7...
• Zeus - Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
• Poseidon - The Last Summer by Ann Brashares (Ocean on Cover)
• Apollo - Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh - Vaughn is a Sculptor
• Ares - Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward
• Hephaestus - From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris
• Hermes - The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman (talks to spirits)
• Hera - The Vow: The True Events that Inspired the Movie by Kim Carpenter
• Demeter - Dead Beautiful by Yvonne Woon - Likes Horticulture
• Athena - Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
• Hestia - Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas
• Artemis - Dead Beautiful by Yvonne Woon (Foilage on Cover)
• Aphrodite - Extremely Beautiful - Lucky Streak by Carly Phillips
I am in! I will post as I go. NBRC: Oh My Gods!
Duration: 1 year; start 1/14/12
Level: Titan- 12 books
3/12
◈Zeus Dark Lover, J.R. Ward 1/25/12
• Poseidon -
• Apollo -
• Ares - Eternal Rider, Larissa Ione 1/28/12
• Hephaestus -
• Hermes -
• Hera -
• Demeter -
• Athena - Deadly Desire, Keri Arthur 1/27/12
• Hestia -
• Artemis -
• Aphrodite -
Just wanted to quickly shout out my congratulations to Lisa Kay! I just heard about your becoming a mod of this awesome group! I know you'll be a great one!*Passes out fudge rounds, ice tea and throws virtual confetti!*
YAY Lisa Kay!!!! :-)I am in for this challenge...very creative, Sashana!
0/12 Complete
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• Poseidon -
• Apollo -
• Ares -
• Hephaestus -
• Hermes -
• Hera -
• Demeter -
• Athena -
• Hestia -
• Artemis -
• Aphrodite -
Gonna give this a try.3/12 Complete
• Zeus -
• Poseidon -
• Apollo -
• Ares -
• Hera -
• Demeter -
• Athena -
• Artemis -
• Aphrodite -
Duration: Now-12/31/2012Level: Titan 12 books
Progress: 1/12
2.Poseidon- The Pirate Princeby Gaelen Foley
3.Hephaestus- Fahrenheit 451by Ray Bradbury
4.Hermes- AscensionbyCaris Roane
5.Apollo- Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas
6.Ares- Surrender by Pamela Clare
6.Hera- Princess:by Gaelen Foley
7.Demeter- Untamed by Pamela Clare
8.Hestia- The Immortal Highlanderby Karen Marie Moning
9.Athena- Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
10.Artemis- Scoundrel by Zoe Archer
11.Aphrodite- The Leopard Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt
What a great challenge idea!
You've hit my weak point, I love Greek mythology so I will have to give this a go. I'm going to start in Feb though.BTW a really interesting read about the Greek Gods living in modern England -
I'm really glad everyone likes the challenge! :)Sans, I Googled each Olympian individually so I got the pictures from different websites. I was worried that they wouldn't flow because of this but no complaints so far.
This is a really creative challenge. Sashana, you've put a lot of work into detailing everything so it would be a shame to pass this up! I'm so in!Level: Titan
Completed: 2/12
Ares:
Hera: Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia by Jean P. Sasson
Zeus:
Poseidon:
Hephaestus:
Hermes:
Apollo:
Demeter:
Hestia:
Aphrodite:
Thanks, Katie. I can't really take credit for the idea (just the grunt work) because it was originally Rachel's challenge/idea. Then Lisarenee took it off her (Rachel's) hands and then I took I from Lisarenee.
I'm already involved in a few other challenges, but some of them may fit in this one as well. I'll be conservative and go for "demi-god" status, but, depending on how things go, may end up with more than that.
POSEIDON: Swimming Without a Net (body of water)
ARIES: Heat Seeker (is/was military)
HEPHAESTUS: You Slay Me (red cover)
HERMES: Succubus Heat (angel) READ 07.22.2012
HERA: Second Chance Pass (married/children)
DEMETER: Divine By Choice (pregnant)
APHRODITE: Nauti Nights (erotica)
NBRC -Oh My Gods! ChallengeDuration: 2/1/12 - 2/1/13
Level: Titan (12 books)
Books Read: 0/12
Updated: 1/28/12
Olympians Gods
Zeus-
Poseidon-
Apollo-
Ares-
Hephaestus-
Hermes-
Olympian Goddesses
Hera-
Demeter-
Athena-
Hestia-
Artemis-
Aphrodite-
Mt. Olympus
This is really a great challenge. I'll have to post as I go... :)
Congrats, Lisa Kay on becoming a mod of this group! I know you'll do an outstanding job as always!(view spoiler)
I've decided to start at the demigod level and see if I can go up from there :)1/31/12 - 1/30/13
3/4
Hermes: Covet by JR Ward hero is an angel
Hephaestus: Kiss of Fire by Deborah Cooke hero is a Smith and cover is red
Hestia: Midnight Angel by Lisa Kleypas heroine is young and a virgin
Read:
Great challenge! I'm in - not sure which level. I have to check. I'll be back to post my list later.
Start 02/02/12 Finish 02/02/13Level: Titan - 12 books
12/12
✔Olympian Gods
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✔ Poseidon -
✔Apollo -
✔ Ares -
✔Hephaestus -
✔Hermes -
✔Olympian Goddesses
✔Hera -
✔Demeter -
✔ Athena -
✔Hestia -
✔ Artemis -
✔Aphrodite -
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Zeus -
Poseidon -
Ares -
Hephaestus -
Hermes -
Hera -
Demeter -
Athena -
Hestia -
Artemis -
Aphrodite -
LAAAAAAAAAAAAAATE UPDATE:22/01/12 - 21/01/13
Titan
4/12
Olympian Gods
✔ ZEUS - A Clash of Kings - no more explanation needed :D. ♥♥♥♥♥ 05/02/12
✔ POSEIDON - A Feast for Crows - Victarion Greyjoy - nuff said. ♥♥♥ 24/02/12
APOLLO
✔ ARES - A Storm of Swords - the title says it all, but let's say this one is going to be about Jon Snow (oh, I've been in love with him for almost 10 years now!) - ♥♥♥♥♥ 19/02/12
HEPHAESTUS
HERMES
Olympian Goddesses
HERA
DEMETER
✔ ATHENA - A Dance With Dragons ♥♥♥♥ 29/02/12 - Daenerys Targaryen Stormborn, The Unburnt, Mother of Dragons, Queen of Meereen, Queen of the Andals and the Rhoynar and the First Men, Lord of the Seven Kingdoms, Protector of the Realm, Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, Breaker of Shackles, Breaker of Chains, Princess of Dragonstone.
✔ HESTIA - Northanger Abbey ♥♥♥♥ 02/07/2012 - Catherine is 17 years old, first love, purity, and so on, and so on :).
ARTEMIS
APHRODITE
Laura wrote: "Could this book count as my Zeus book? 
"The protagonist has to be male. What characteristic are you trying to use?
The synopsis mentions that one of her love interests is a prince. I didn't know if he had a large roll in the book or not. Finding a Zeus book has been tough.
Okay, you can use it you're having a hard time.
I am going to keep searching but if it comes down to it I might use it.
Finally have my list together. I just can't do challenges without a list...doesn't necessarily mean I won't change "the list" going forward... :)NBRC Oh My Gods!
Duration: February 1, 2012 - January 31, 2013
7/12 Read
Level: Titan
◈Zeus: Read a book about a president, monarch, ruler, or someone in a leadership position.
A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin, 02.17.12 ★★★★★
◈Poseidon: Read a book with a body of water on the cover.
Blood Will Tell by Samantha Young, 03.03.12 ★★★★
◈Apollo Read a book about an artist or a doctor.
(Eidolon is a doctor) Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione, 03.16.12 ★★★★
◈Ares: Read a book about a man that is or was in the military or a warrior.
(Mason is an ex-marine) Nightfall by Ellen Connor
◈Hephaestus Read a book with a predominantly red cover.
One Night With a Prince by Sabrina Jeffries
◈Hermes: Read a book with a mythical being such as an angel (think paranormal).
(Keenan is a fallen angel) Angel of Darkness by Cynthia Eden
◈Hera: Read a book about a woman who is married or has children
Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts, 03.12.12 ★★★★
◈Demeter: Read a book where the protagonist is pregnant
Heartless by Gail Carriger
◈Athena: Read a book about a woman who can --for lack of better words-- kick some serious ass.
One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost, 02.09.12 ★★★★★
◈Hestia: Read a book with a youthful character (think YA) or a virgin.
Ethereal by Addison Moore, 02.02.12 ★★★★
◈Artemis: Read a book with foliage or animals on the cover.
Black Ice by Anne Stuart
◈Aphrodite: Read a book about someone who is extremely beautiful, or in tune with her sexuality (think erotica)
Danse Macabre by Laurell K. Hamilton, 02.16.12 ★★★★
Well finished my challenge...this was a good one. Happy reading everyone ^--^
That was quick! Congrats, Naynay. What post were you?
Sashana wrote: "That was quick! Congrats, Naynay. What post were you?"post #37
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1. Any books read for the Olympians listed under 'gods' has to feature a male protagonist; female protagonist for Olympians listed under 'goddesses.'
2. Instead of reading a book with the chacteristics listed under each Olympian, you can substitute a book featuring them. For example: the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series by Rick Riordan.
Levels
Demigod- 4 books
Olympian- 8 books
Titan- 12 books
Duration
One year
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Olympian Gods
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◈Zeus is the father of gods and men. Read a book about a president, monarch, ruler, or someone in a leadership position. This includes, but is not limited to: kings, princes, presidents, sheikhs, or prime minsters.
◈Poseidon is the god of the sea. Read a book about a man who lives in close proximity to a large body of water or has a job as a fisherman, marine-biologist, or sailor. You can also read a book with a body of water on the cover. Poseidon also has a lot of children so you can read a book about a man with more than 3 children.
◈Apollo is the god of music, poetry, prophecy, light, plague, healing and the sun. Read a book about an artist or a doctor. You can read a book with a cover that appeals to you aesthetically (in layman's terms: read a book that you think has a beautiful cover).
◈Ares is the god of war. Read a book about a man that is or was in the military or a warrior. This includes, but is not limited to: a Marine, someone in the army, navy, or air force, a knight, viking, ninja, gladiator, mercenary, etc...
◈Hephaestus is the god of fire and smiths. As a symbolism for fire, read a book with a predominantly red cover.
◈Hermes is the herald of the gods. Read a book about a man who has a sense of spirituality. Or read a book with a mythical being such as an angel (think paranormal).
Olympian Goddesses
◈Hera is the queen of the gods and the goddess of marriage and family. Read a book about a woman who is married or has children. You can also read a book about a female president, monarch, ruler, or someone in a leadership position. This includes, but is not limited to: queems, princesses, or prime minsters.
◈Demeter is the goddess of fertility, grain, and agriculture. Read a book where the protagonist is pregnant, is trying to get pregnant, or is someone who owns a farm, raises vegetables/flowers.
◈Athena is the goddess of wisdom and crafts, war and strategy, and inventions in science. Read a book about a woman who can --for lack of better words-- kick some serious ass.
◈Hestia is the virgin goddess. Read a book with a youthful character (think YA) or a virgin.
◈Artemis is the goddess of the hunt, wild animals, childbirth, healing and plague. Read a book with foliage or animals on the cover. Or read a book about a woman who loves nature.
◈Aphrodite is the goddess of love, sexuality, and beauty. Read a book about someone who is extremely beautiful, or in tune with her sexuality (think erotica)