Killian's Challenge Lists

[Killian]

RRRC Monthly Challenge (January 2012)
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Goal: 5/5 Completed

1. J Book: The Lady's Secret by Joanna Chambers
4. First in a Series: Claimed by Evangeline Anderson
7. Year of the Dragon: Tiger Eye by Marjorie M Liu
9. New Year: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
10. Readers Choice: Gabriel's Inferno - Sylvain Reynar



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[Killian]

February 2012 Monthly Challenge: 10/10
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1. F is for Feb: Fifty Shades Freed by E L James 2.4
2. Happy Birthday, Kira: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 2.10
3. Geography- Arizona: Enchanting the Lady by Kathryne Kennedy 2.19
4. Leap Year (Four Words): The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason 2.20
5. Make-A-Friend Day : Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J K Rowling 2.14
6. Valentines Day: One Perfect Rose by Mary Jo Putney 2.5
7. National Weatherman's Day: Her Husband's Harlot by Grace Callaway 2.8
8. Judy Blume's Birthday: Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut2.1
9. National Cherry Month: Addicted by Charlotte Featherstone 2.13
10. Reader's Choice: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern 2.6



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[Killian]

Read the Month Irish Edition
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mi F-E-A-B-H-R-A (February)

7/7 Completed

1. Fifty Shades Freed by E L James 2.4
2. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern 2.6
3. Addicted by Charlotte Featherstone 2.13
4. Briar Rose - Selena Kitt 2.15
5. Her Husband's Harlot by Grace Callaway 2.8
6. The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason 2.20
7. What She Needs - Anne Calhoun 2.1



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[Killian]

Group Reads:

To Read This Year:

Fiction
Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman
Dune by Frank Herbert
1Q84 by Haruki Murakami

Non-Fiction
Hero: The Life and Legend of Lawrence of Arabia by Michael Korda
The Accidental Billionaires by Ben Mezrich
Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
Everything I Know about Love I Learned from Romance Novels by Sarah Wendell

Shelved
One Dance With a Duke by Tessa Dare

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Extra Series Books:

The Chronicles of Narnia by C S Lewis

The Dark Tower Stephen King
22. The Drawing of the Three (#2)
23. The Waste Lands (#3)
24. Wizard and Glass (#4)
25. Wolves of the Calla (#5)
26. Song of Susannah (#6)
27. The Dark Tower (#7)

Lord of the Rings by J R R Tolkien
34. The Fellowship of the Ring
35. The Two Towers
36. The Return of the King

Relics of Merlin by Kathryne Kennedy
17. Enchanting the Lady (#1)
18. Double Enchantment (#2)
19. Enchanting the Beast (#3)

In Death by J D Robb
Naked in Death
ETC

The Spymaster's Lady by Joanna Bourne
My Lord and Spymaster
The Forbidden Rose
The Black Hawk

A Song of Ice and Fire by George R R Martin
36. A Game of Thrones (#1)
ETC

Southern Vampire Series by Charlaine Harris
16. Dead Reckoning (#11)

Psy-Changeling by Nalini Singh
Slave to Sensation 3.17
ETC

The Rain Wild Chronicles by Robin Hobb
City of Dragons (#3)

Guild Hunter by Nalini Singh
Angels' Blood
ETC

The New Jedi Order
Vector Prime
ETC

Stephanie Plum by Janet Evonovich
Twelve Sharp
Lean Mean Thirteen
Fearless Fourteen
Finger Lickin' Fifteen
Sizzling Sixteen
Smokin' Seventeen
Explosive Eighteen

Undead Mary Janice Davidson
Undead and Unwelcome
Undead and Unfinished
Undead and Undermined
Undead and Unstable

Anita Blake by Laurell K Hamilton
1. Incubus Dreams (#12)
2. Micah (#13)
3. Danse Macabre (#14)
4. The Harlequin (#15)
5. Blood Noir (#16)
6. Skin Trade (#17)
7. Flirt (#18)
8. Bullet (#19)
9. Hit List (#20)

Dark-Hunter Sherriyn Kenyon
Sins of the Night
Unleash the Night
Dark Side of the Moon
The Dream-Hunter
Fear the Darkness
Devil May Cry
Upon the Midnight Clear
Dream Chaser
Acheron
ETC

Something From the Nightside by Simon R Green
Hex and the City
Paths Not Taken
Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth
The Unnatural Inquirer
Just Another Judgement Day
The Good, the Bad, and the Uncanny
A Hard Day's Knight
The Bride Wore Black Leather

The Wolves of Mercy Falls by Maggie Stiefvater
Shiver
Linger
Forever

Arthurian Saga by Mary Stewart
The Wicked Day (#4)
The Prince and the Pilgrim (#5) (hide spoiler)]

[Killian]

Treasure Hunt (Quarterly Challenge) - aka Barbie & Ken"
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Duration: 15 February – 14 May 2012

Completed 20/20

Clothing
1. Shirt: As Shadows Fade by Colleen Gleason 2.27
2. Jacket: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle 3.3
3. Pants: Rises the Night by Colleen Gleason 2.22
4. Boots: Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacy 03.27
5. Bra/Corset: The Bleeding Dusk by Colleen Gleason 2.24
6. Socks: We Need To Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver 2.21
7. Underpants: Manhunting by Jennifer Cruise 5.09



Personal Items 5 of 9
8. Ring: Medium Raw by Anthony Bourdain 3.31
9. Pendant/Necklace: Trust Me On This by Jennifer Cruise 5.10
10. Eye Glasses: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (3) by J K Rowling 4.07
11. Tattoo: When Twilight Burns by Coleen Gleason 2.25
12. Earring: Devil's Bride by Stephanie Laurens 5.8



Weapons 2 of 3
13. Knife: The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason 2.20
14. Sword:Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J K Rowling (2) 3.22



Nice To Have 4 of 8
15. Flower:Untie My Heart by Judith Ivory 03.29
16. Other Sports Equipment: The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton 3.1
17.Piece of Fruit: Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt 5.13
18. Candle: Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn 03.28



Transportation 2 of 7
19.Car:The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler 3.6
20.Boat: Shaman's Crossing by Robin Hobb 3.25

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[Killian]

A to Z: Super Series Challenge
Duration: January 1st 2012 to December 31st 2012
Goal: Supervillian! I want to read around 40 books towards this challenge goal. I'm behind and/or want to start so many and I need some extra motivation!

Completed: 22/40

Gardella Vampire Chronicles by Colleen Gleason
1. The Rest Falls Away (#1)
2. Victoria Gardella (#1.5)
3. Rises The Night (#2)
4. The Bleeding Dusk (#3)
5. When Twilight Burns (#4)
6. As Shadows Fade (#5)


Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
7. The Hunger Games (#1)
8. Catching Fire (#2)
9. Mockingjay (#3)


Harry Potter by J K Rowling
10. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (#1)
11. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (#2)
12. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (#3)
13. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (#4)
14. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (#5)
15. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (#6)
16. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (#7)


Succubus Diaries by Jill Myles
17. Succubi Are Forever (#4)

The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz
18. Trail of the Spellmans (#5)

The Iron Seas by Meljean Brook
19. Riveted (#3)

Kate Daniels by Ilona Andrews
(several short stories)
20.Magic Bites (#1)
21. Magic Burns (#2)
22. Magic Strikes (#3)
23. Magic Bleeds (#4)
24. Magic Slays (#5)


Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
25. A Study in Scarlet (#1)
26. The Sign of Four (#2)
27. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (#3)
28. The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (#4)
29. The Hound of the Baskervilles (#5)
30. The Return of Sherlock Holmes (#6)
31. The Valley of Fear (#7)
32. His Last Bow (#8)
33. The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes (#9)

[Killian]

Read the Month Irish Edition: March
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mi M-A-R-T-A (March)

Completed: 5/5

Dance Dance Dance by Haruki Murakami 3.10
Liberating Lacy by Anne Calhoun 3.4
Greywalker by Kat Richardson 03.16.12
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle 3.3
I Only Have Eyes For You by Belle Andre 3.18


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[Killian]

2012 March Monthly Challenge
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10/10 Completed


1. 'M' is for March: Curio by Cara McKenna 3.2
2. Happy Birthday, Kathy!: Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews 3.20
3. Geography - Colorado: Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn 03.20
4. Third Month: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins 3.14
5. Popcorn Lover's Day: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J K Rowling 3.22
6. Mardi Gras: A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole 03.21
7. Single Parents' Day: The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton 3.1
8. March Fo(u)rth!: Shaman's Crossing by Robin Hobb 03.25
9. American Red Cross Month: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins 3.13
10. Reader's Choice: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 03.17

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[Killian]

Read the Season: Spring E-A-R-R-A-C-H
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March 20 - June 19

7/7 Completed

Exclusivly Yours by Shannon Stacy 3.27
American Gods by Neil Gaiman 4.4
Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn 03.28
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J K Rowling 6.5
All I Ever Wanted by Kristen Higgins 5.17
The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon 5.31
Natural Law by Joey W Hill 4.18 (hide spoiler)]

[Killian]

2012 April Monthly Challenge

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10/10 Completed

1. “A" is for April: American Gods by Neil Gaiman 4.4
2. Happy Birthday, Katharina!: Scandal by Amanda Quick 4.6
3. Geography: Kansas: The Bride by Julie Garwood 4.11
4. Fourth Month: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J K Rowling 4.21
5. Eight Track Tape Day: Untie My Heart by Judith Ivory 3.29
6. Earth Day: An Unwilling Bride by Jo Beverley 4.12
7. Take a Chance Day: Touch The Dark by Karen Chance 4.30
8. Babe Ruth Day: Body Check by Deirdre Martin 4.3
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day: Medium Raw by Anthony Bourdain 3.31
10. Reader's Choice:The Magicians by Lev Grossman 4.26

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[Killian]

Read the Month Irish Edition
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mi A-I-B-R-E-A-N (April)

7/7 Completed

A Lady's Lesson in Scandal by Meredith Duran 4.29
Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews 4.15
Body Check by Deirdre Martin 4.3
Medium Raw by Anthony Bourdain 3.31
Exclusivly Yours by Shannon Stacy 3.27
Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews 4.13
Natural Law by Joey W Hill 4.18

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[Killian]

Battle of the Bands - Quarterly Challenge
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Duration: 15 May – 14 August 2012

20/20 Completed

1. Stone Temple Pilots - Gabriel's Ghost 5.22
2. Alice in Chains - All I Ever Wanted 5.17
3. Kings of Leon - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 7.28.12
4. Black Eyed Peas - Too Hot To Touch 6.18
5. Disturbed - The Talented Mr. Ripley 6.12
6. Green Day - A Lady Awakened 6.28
7. Incubus - Magic Bleeds 7.30
8. Jane’s Addiction - Heart of Darkness 07.05
9. Muse - Cry Wolf 8.6
10. Paramore - Waking Up With the Duke 7.14
11. Rage Against the Machine - The Shadow of the Wind 5.31
12. Sublime - Dragon Bound 8.3
13. The White Stripes - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 6.5
14. Big Time Rush - A Wizard of Earthsea 8.10
15. Jack Johnson - The Old Man and the Sea 6.25

16. The Decemberists: Shape-shifting Story-line - Magic Slays 8.10
17. Maroon 5: Red Cover - A Rogue By Any Other Name 6.23
18. Cobra Starship: SciFi - Wanderlust 8.14
19. Foo Fighters: SciFi - Grimspace 5.27
20. Zomboy: Involves zombies - Pride and Prejudice and Zombies 07.05 (hide spoiler)]

[Killian]

2013 Series List

Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
A Study in Scarlet (#1)
The Sign of Four (#2)
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (#3)
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes (#4)
The Hound of the Baskervilles (#5)
The Return of Sherlock Holmes (#6)
The Valley of Fear (#7)
His Last Bow (#8)
The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes (#9)


Lord of the Rings by J R R Tolkien
The Fellowship of the Ring (#1)
The Two Towers (#2)
The Return of the King (#3)

A Song of Fire and Ice G R R Martin
A Game of Thrones (#1)