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message 301: by Katharina (last edited Mar 27, 2012 03:09PM) (new)

Katharina | 802 comments March 2012 Monthly Reading Challenge
6/6 Completed Yay

1. 'M' Title
The Maiden Jude Deveraux 3/3

2. [image error] Kasey!
A Kingdom of Dreams Judith McNaught 3/17 Wow! I loved this book

4. Third Month
Once and Always Judith McNaught 3/22

5.
[image error] Morning Glory LaVyrle Spencer 3/9
starring Christopher Reeve 1993

6. Mardi Gras
Into The Fire Jessica Hall 3/12

10. My Choice
Something Wonderful Judith McNaught 3/27

The Maiden (Montgomery #1) by Jude Deveraux A Kingdom of Dreams (Westmoreland, #1) by Judith McNaught Once and Always by Judith McNaught Morning Glory by LaVyrle Spencer Into The Fire by Jessica Hall Something Wonderful by Judith McNaught

My 2 favorite books this month were both by Judith McNaught. Kingdom of Dreams (top read) and Something Wonderful


message 302: by Erin (new)

Erin H 5/5 Finished!!


M for March the Devil's Necklace-Kat Martin 3/1
Happy Birthday Amber Bad Moon Rising-Sherrilyn Kenyon 3/17
Third Month He Said Yes-Patricia Waddell 3/15
Mardi Gras Border Bride-Arnette Lamb 3/3
Reader's Choice the Ranger-Monica McCarty 3/23

The Devil's Necklace (Necklace Trilogy #2) by Kat Martin Bad Moon Rising (Dark-Hunter, #18) (Were-Hunter, #5) by Sherrilyn Kenyon He Said Yes (Gentleman's Club, Book #1) by Patricia Waddell Border Bride (Border, #2) by Arnette Lamb The Ranger (Highland Guard, #3) by Monica McCarty


message 303: by Barbara ★ (new)

Barbara ★ | 3901 comments Read: 9/9

✔1. 'M' is for March: The Mournful Teddy - John Lamb 3/20
✔2. Happy Birthday B.J. Rose! Shadowlight - Lynn Viehl 3/26
✔3. Geography:Colorado: Crazy Cool - Tara Janzen 3/20
✔4. Third Month: Just Like Heaven - Julia Quinn 3/2
5. Popcorn Lover's Day (8 Mar): SKIP!
✔6. Mardi Gras: Reckoning in Unbound - Jeaniene Frost (took place in New Orleans during Mardi Gras) 3/16
✔7. Single Parents' Day: Ghost of a Chance - Yasmine Galenorn 3/11
✔8. March Fo(u)rth! (4 Mar): Santa Olivia - Jacqueline Carey (dystopian with military presence) 3/11
✔9. American Red Cross Month: Red Mist - Patricia Cornwell (medical examiner) 3/21
✔10. Reader's Choice: Lavender Morning - Jude Deveraux 3/15

The Mournful Teddy (A Bear Collector's Mystery #1) by John J. Lamb Shadowlight (Kyndred, #1) by Lynn Viehl Crazy Cool (Steele Street #2) by Tara Janzen Just Like Heaven (Smythe-Smith Quartet #1) by Julia Quinn Bad Moon Rising (Dark-Hunter, #18) (Were-Hunter, #5) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Ghost of a Chance (A Chintz 'n China Mystery, #1) by Yasmine Galenorn Santa Olivia (Santa Olivia, #1) by Jacqueline Carey Red Mist (Kay Scarpetta, #19) by Patricia Cornwell Lavender Morning (Edilean, #1) by Jude Deveraux


message 304: by Nicola (new)

Nicola | 649 comments Katharina wrote: " Nicola and Ashwaq!"

Thanks Katharina. I LOVE your cheerleader!


ɑƨħŵɑɡ ♥Team Magnus Damora FOREVER♥ (unheard) | 162 comments congrats to you Katharina, Erin & Barabara <3


message 306: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Leslie, Erin, Christine, Nicola, Ashwaq, Katharina, Erin & Barbara!!!!!!!!


message 307: by Katharina (new)

Katharina | 802 comments Thanks Ashwaq and Sandra.


message 308: by Katharina (new)

Katharina | 802 comments Nicola wrote: I LOVE your cheerleader!"
Thanks

[image error] Erin and Barbara!


message 309: by Ann (Noumena12) (last edited Mar 28, 2012 09:00PM) (new)

Ann (Noumena12) (noumena12) | 150 comments 10 of 10 Completed

1. 'M' is for March: Eye of the Storm (Security Specialists International, #1) by Michaels, Monette  3/9
Read a book that starts with the letter 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with the letter 'M'.

2. Happy Birthday Arielka! Wife For a Week by Hunter, Kelly 3/3
Read a book from a January birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. March Birthday List.

3. Geography: Don't Forget Me  by Meg Benjamin 3/1
Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Colorado

4. Third Month: Taking a Shot (Play by Play, #3) by Burton, Jaci 3/7
Read a book that has 3 words or is 3rd in a series.

5. Popcorn Lover's Day (8 Mar): Montana Sky by Roberts, Nora 3/20
Read a book that has been converted to a movie or vice versa.

6. Mardi Gras: I Want Candy by Donovan, Susan 3/1
Read a book that is set in New Orleans/Louisiana or has a colorful cover (at least 3 colors) or has anything related to Ireland

7. Single Parents' Day: Barefoot Season (Blackberry Island, #1) by Mallery, Susan 3/28
Read a book where one of the characters is a single parent.

8. March Fo(u)rth! (4 Mar): Protector (Dark Ops #4) by Mann, Catherine 3/8
Read a book with a military setting or character.

9. American Red Cross Month: Royal Seduction by Clayton, Donna 3/3
Read a book with a hospital setting or character or a book with a red cover.

10. Reader's Choice: Rainshadow Road (Friday Harbor, #2) by Kleypas, Lisa 3/2
Read any book of your choice


message 310: by Irina (last edited Mar 28, 2012 09:27PM) (new)

Irina (reetu_416) | 504 comments COMPLETED!!

Read 8 out of 8

1. 'M' is for March: Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
2. Happy Birthday! Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder 14.03.12 (3 Stars)

3. Geography: Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare 21.03.12 (3.5 Stars)

4. Third Month: Fifty Shades Freed (Fifty Shades #3) 4.03.12 (5 Stars)

6. Mardi Gras (Colorful Cover): Lola and The Boy Next Door By Stephanie Perkins

8. March Fo(u)rth! (4 Mar): Reno’s Chance by Lora Leigh 19.03.12 (2 Stars)

9. American Red Cross Month: Burning Alive by Shannon K. Butcher 29.03.12 (4 Stars)
10. Reader's Choice: Lover Unleashed by JR Ward 12.03.12 (5 Stars)



Darkfever (Fever, #1) by Karen Marie Moning Poison Study (Study, #1) by Maria V. Snyder Extreme Exposure (I-Team, #1) by Pamela Clare Fifty Shades Freed (Fifty Shades, #3) by E.L. James Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins Reno's Chance A Navy Seals Story (Tempting SEALs, #1) by Lora Leigh Burning Alive (Sentinel Wars, #1) by Shannon K. Butcher Lover Unleashed (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #9) by J.R. Ward


message 311: by Susan (susayq ~) (new)

Susan (susayq ~) (susayq) | 741 comments Congrats to all who have finished!!


message 312: by Wan (new)

Wan (wanwaddell) | 2081 comments Done & congrats to everyone who finished.

2012 March Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1-31 March 2012
7/7


1. 'M' is for March:Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian 3/28 (4.5)
2. Happy Birthday!(Kathy 8th March) Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward 3/17 (5)
4. Third Month:3rd in series Fair Game by Patricia Briggs 3/25 (4)
6. Mardi Gras in New Orleans: No Mercy by Sherrilyn Kenyon 3/10 (5)
7. Singel Parent: Retribution by Sherrilyn Kenyon 3/13 (5)
9. Hospital Settign: Touched by an Alien by Gini Koch 3/5 (4)
10. My Choice: Immortal Rider by Larissa Ione 3/22 (5)

Midnight Rising (Midnight Breed, #4) by Lara Adrian Lover Awakened (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #3) by J.R. Ward Fair Game (Alpha & Omega #3) by Patricia Briggs No Mercy (Dark-Hunter, #19; Were-Hunter, #6) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Retribution (Dark-Hunter, #20) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Touched by an Alien (Katherine "Kitty" Katt, #1) by Gini Koch Immortal Rider (Lords of Deliverance, #2) by Larissa Ione


message 313: by Laurie (new)

Laurie 1. Suzanne Young - Murder by Yew - 3/6
2. Casey Daniels - Don of the Dead (Joyce) - 3/8
3. Carrie Vaughn - Discord's Apple - 3/13
4. Thomsa Fitzsimmons - City of Fire - 3/12
5. John Buchan - The Thirty Nine Steps - 3/14
6. Jessica Hall - Into the Fire - 3/11
7. Linda Howard - Veil of Night - 3/17
8. Suzanne Adair - Camp Follower - 3/29
9. Julie Garwood - Fire and Ice - 3/20
10. Karen Rose - Silent Scream - 3/15

Murder by Yew (An Edna Davies Mystery, #1) by Suzanne Young Don of the Dead (Pepper Martin #1) by Casey Daniels Discord's Apple by Carrie Vaughn City of Fire by Thomas Fitzsimmons The Thirty-Nine Steps by John Buchan Into The Fire by Jessica Hall Veil of Night by Linda Howard Camp Follower by Suzanne Adair Fire and Ice (Buchanan, #7) by Julie Garwood Silent Scream (book #11) by Karen Rose

done!


Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos) | 809 comments Challenge Duration: March 1 to March 30, 2012
2/6

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9 A Taste of the Nightlife 3/18
10 Styx's Storm 3/6


Styx's Storm (Breeds, #22) by Lora Leigh A Taste of the Nightlife (A Vampire Chef Mystery #1) by Sarah Zettel


message 315: by Valorie (new)

Valorie  | 2218 comments Congrats to all the finishers!!!

10/10 Done Yay!

1. March: Mainak Dhar - Alice in Deadland 3/6 ★★★★
2. Happy B-day Danielle!: Changeless by Gail Carriger 3/11 ★★★★★
3. Colorado: Goody Goody Gunshots by Sammi Carter 3/5 ★★★
4. Third Month: Chains of Ice by Christina Dodd 3/19 ★★★★
5. Popcorn Lovers: Chocolat by Joanne Harris 3/8 ★★★
6. Mardi Gras: Out of Mind by Stella Cameron 3/27 ★★★
7. Single Parent: A Harvest of Bones by Yasmine Galenorn 3/24 ★★★★
8. Mar 4: Take No Prisoners by Cindy Gerard 3/18 ★★★★★
9. Red Cross: Black Magic by Cherry Adair 3/22 ★★★
10. My Choice: Life Lessons by Kaje Harper 3/10 ★★★★

Alice in Deadland by Mainak Dhar Changeless (Parasol Protectorate, #2) by Gail Carriger Goody Goody Gunshots (A Candy Shop Mystery, #4) by Sammi Carter Chains of Ice (The Chosen Ones, #3) by Christina Dodd Chocolat by Joanne Harris Out of Mind (Court of Angels, #2) by Stella Cameron A Harvest of Bones (A Chintz 'n China Mystery, #4) by Yasmine Galenorn Take No Prisoners (Black Ops, #2) by Cindy Gerard Black Magic by Cherry Adair Life Lessons (Life Lessons, #1) by Kaje Harper


message 316: by Katharina (new)

Katharina | 802 comments [image error] Ann (Noumena12), Reetuparna, Shazzy, Wan ~DragonsWan~, Laurie and Valorie!


message 317: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Ann, Reetuparna, Shazzy, Wan, Laurie & Valorie!!!!!!


message 318: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments RRRC March 2012 Monthly Challenge

5/5 Completed FINISHED 30/3/12

1. M - Michele Bardsley - Never Again 21/3/12 ★★★★★
2. Happy Birthday Shelly - Styx's Storm 18/3/12 ★★★★
3. Third Month - The Jaguar Prince 9/3/12 ★★★
4. Military - Caressed By Ice 30/3/12 ★★★★★
5. Choice - White Lies 3/3/12 ★★★★

Never Again (Wizards of Nevermore, #1) by Michele Bardsley Styx's Storm (Breeds, #22) by Lora Leigh The Jaguar Prince (Princes of Symtaria, #1) by Karen Kelley Caressed By Ice (Psy-Changeling, #3) by Nalini Singh White Lies (Arcane Society, #2) by Jayne Ann Krentz


message 319: by Ceej (last edited Mar 29, 2012 05:48PM) (new)

Ceej (drqangel) | 1015 comments March 2012 Monthly Reading Challenge

8/8


1. 'M' is for March: Be With Me 3/17
3. Geography: Talk Me Down 3/4
4. Third Month: When Passion Rules 3/16
6. Mardi Gras: Wicked Ties 3/14
7. Single Parents' Day: Against the Wind 3/2
8. March Fourth!(4 Mar): Night Pleasures 3/9
9. American Red Cross Month: Vivid 3/20
10. Reader's Choice: Lover Reborn 3/29

Against the Wind (The Raines of Wind Canyon, #1) by Kat Martin Talk Me Down (Tumble Creek, #1) by Victoria Dahl Night Pleasures (Dark-Hunter, #1) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Wicked Ties (Wicked Lovers, #1) by Shayla Black Vivid by Beverly Jenkins Lover Reborn (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #10) by J.R. Ward When Passion Rules by Johanna Lindsey Be With Me by Maya Banks


message 320: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray Ceej!


message 321: by Pam (new)

Pam (txpam) | 142 comments ***************Completed 5/5**************************

*********************FINISHED!************************
1. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with the letter 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with the letter 'M'..... SKIP

2. Happy Birthday! Read a book from a January birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. March Birthday List..... SKIP

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Colorado.... SILVER LINING by Maggie Osborne ...3/21

4. Third Month: Read a book that has 3 words or is 3rd in a series... THE FORTUNE HUNTER by Jo Beverley 3/29

5. Popcorn Lover's Day (8 Mar): Read a book that has been converted to a movie or vice versa.. SKIP

6. Mardi Gras: Read a book that is set in New Orleans/Louisiana or has a colorful cover (at least 3 colors) or has anything related to Ireland.... TO TAME A ROGUE by Linda Kay ...3/25

7. Single Parents' Day: Read a book where one of the characters is a single parent... SKIP

8. March Fo(u)rth! (4 Mar): Read a book with a military setting or character.... SKIP

9. American Red Cross Month: Read a book with a hospital setting or character or a book with a red cover... AT LAST COMES LOVE by Mary Balogh ...3/28

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice... THE LAST HIGHLANDER by Claire Cross ....3/8

Challenge Duration: March 1 to March 30, 2012

************


message 322: by Katharina (new)

Katharina | 802 comments [image error] Sandra, Ceej and Pam!


message 323: by Nicola (new)

Nicola | 649 comments Way to go all finishers! Those who are yet to finish, one day left!
I will update the leader board as often as possible, but once again will wait to post leaders until April 1st (late) or 2nd.


message 324: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Thanks Katharina :)

Hooray, Pam!


message 325: by Angela (new)

Angela (angieerickson) | 439 comments Romance Readers Reading Challenge: Monthly DONE
March 1 - 31, 2012




'M' is for March: Succubus Shadows, Richelle Mead MAR 6
Happy Birthday Amy: Spider’s Revenge, Jennifer Estep MAR 11
Geography: Extreme Exposure, Pamela Clare MAR 31
Third Month: Absolution, Jennifer Laurens MAR 4
Popcorn Lover's Day: One For the Money, Stephanie Plum MAR 2
Mardi Gras: Succubus Revealed, Richelle Mead MAR 7
Single Parents' Day: Blood Rites, Jim Butcher MAR 1
March Fourth: Star, VC Andrews MAR 9
American Red Cross: Penitence, Jennifer Laurens MAR 3
Reader's Choice: Misty, VC Andrews MAR 8

Succubus Shadows (Georgina Kincaid, #5) by Richelle Mead Spider’s Revenge (Elemental Assassin, #5) by Jennifer Estep Extreme Exposure (I-Team, #1) by Pamela Clare Absolution (Heavenly, #3) by Jennifer Laurens One for the Money (Stephanie Plum, #1) by Janet Evanovich Succubus Revealed (Georgina Kincaid, #6) by Richelle Mead Blood Rites (The Dresden Files, #6) by Jim Butcher Star (Wildflowers, #2) by V.C. Andrews Penitence (Heavenly, #2) by Jennifer Laurens Misty (Wildflowers, #1) by V.C. Andrews


message 326: by Cathy (last edited Mar 31, 2012 05:38PM) (new)

Cathy Galloway | 700 comments RRRC March
Completed 10/10

'M' is for March:
Read a book that starts with the letter 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with the letter 'M'. The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks 3/18/12
Happy Birthday! Read a book from a January birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. Claudia The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon3/13/12
Geography: Read a book whose author is from Colorado Surrender by Pamela Clare3/28/12
Third Month: Read a book that has 3 words or is 3rd in a series When Maidens Mourn by CS Harris3/25/12
Popcorn Lover's Day (8 Mar): Read a book that has been converted to a movie or vice versa. A Prayer for Owen Meany/ Simon Birch by John Irving3/31/12
Mardi Gras: Read a book that has anything related to Ireland Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning3/7/12
Single Parents' Day: Read a book where one of the characters is a single parent. Enticed by His Forgotten Lover by Maya Banks3/4/12
March Fo(u)rth! (4 Mar): Read a book with a military setting or character. Zack by Cheyenne McCray3/4/12
American Red Cross Month: Read a book with a with a red cover. Angel Letters by Sophie Barnhart3/29/12
Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice City of Bones by Cassandra Clare 3/3/12


message 327: by Susan (new)

Susan (scoutmomskf) | 1843 comments 9/10
I got everything except the movie one.


1. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with the letter 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with the letter 'M'.
Mendoza's Miracle by Judy Duarte Mendoza's Miracle - Judy Duarte (HSE #2173 - Mar 2012) 03/01/2012

2. Happy Birthday! Read a book from a March birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. Happy Birthday susayq
Tempted by Her Innocent Kiss by Maya Banks Tempted by Her Innocent Kiss - Maya Banks (HD #2143 - Mar2012) 03/11/2012

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Colorado
Finding Her Son by Robin Perini Finding Her Son - Robin Perini (HI #1340 - Mar 2012) 03/09/2012

4. Third Month: Read a book that has 3 words or is 3rd in a series.
Nikki and the Lone Wolf by Marion Lennox Nikki and the Lone Wolf - Marion Lennox (HR #4283 - Dec 2011) 03/06/2012

5. Popcorn Lover's Day (8 Mar): Read a book that has been converted to a movie or vice versa.

6. Mardi Gras: Read a book that is set in New Orleans/Louisiana or has a colorful cover (at least 3 colors) or has anything related to Ireland
Tangling with Ty by Jill Shalvis Tangling With Ty - Jill Shalvis (HT #914 - Feb 2003) 03/19/2012 (he's Irish)

7. Single Parents' Day: Read a book where one of the characters is a single parent.
Claiming Colleen by Beth Kery Claiming Colleen - Beth Kery (HSE #2177 - Mar 2012) 03/09/2012

8. March Fo(u)rth! (4 Mar): Read a book with a military setting or character.
Honorable Intentions by Catherine Mann Honorable Intentions - Catherine Mann (HD #2151 - Apr 2012) 03/30/2012

9. American Red Cross Month: Read a book with a hospital setting or character or a book with a red cover.
The Baby Dilemma by Jacqueline Diamond The Baby Dilemma - Jacqueline Diamond (HAR #1400 - Apr 2012) 03/15/2012

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
Having Adam's Baby by Christyne Butler Having Adam's Baby - Christyne Butler (HSE #2182 - Apr 2012)

Challenge Duration: March 1 to March 30, 2012

You can choose 3 , 5 , 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, books availability and/or time commitment.

When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s

My reviews can be found here Susan's 2012 Reading List as well as on my goodreads page


message 328: by Katharina (new)

Katharina | 802 comments [image error] Angie (Mind Malfunction), Cathy and Susan!


message 329: by Bookchaser (new)

Bookchaser | 2019 comments 2012 March Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed


01. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with the letter 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with the letter 'M'.
Men in Kilts by Katie MacAlister 03/07/12
02. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a March birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours.
Happy Birthday BJ Rose!!!
The Perfect Rake by Anne Gracie 03/26/12
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Colorado.
Hearts and Swords: Four Original Stories of Celta by Robin D. Owens 03/31/12
04. Third Month: Read a book that has 3 words or is 3rd in a series.
Warlord by Elizabeth Vaughan 03/11/12
05. Popcorn Lover's Day (March 8): Read a book that has been converted to a movie or vice versa.
Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen 03/15/12
06. Mardi Gras: Read a book that is set in New Orleans/Louisiana or has a colorful cover (at least 3 colors) or has anything related to Ireland.
Someone Like You by Susan Mallery 03/17/12
07. Single Parents' Day: Read a book where one of the characters is a single parent.
McKettrick's Pride (McKettrick Men, #2) by Linda Lael Miller 03/03/12
08. March Fo(u)rth! (March 4): Read a book with a military setting or character.
Sentimental Journey by Jill Barnett 03/21/12
09. American Red Cross Month: Read a book with a hospital setting or character or a book with a red cover.
Slightly Married by Mary Balogh 03/15/12
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
McKettrick's Heart (McKettrick Men, #3) by Linda Lael Miller 03/05/12


Men in Kilts by Katie MacAlister The Perfect Rake (The Merridew Sisters, #1) by Anne Gracie Hearts and Swords Four Original Stories of Celta by Robin D. Owens Warlord (Chronicles of the Warlands, #3) by Elizabeth Vaughan Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen Someone Like You (Los Lobos, #1) by Susan Mallery McKettrick's Pride (McKettrick Men, #2) (McKettricks, #7) by Linda Lael Miller Sentimental Journey by Jill Barnett Slightly Married (Bedwyn Saga, #1) by Mary Balogh McKettrick's Heart (McKettrick Men, #3) (McKettricks, #8) by Linda Lael Miller


message 330: by Shannon (new)

Shannon (wckdktty) | 479 comments I was in for 5. I FAILED. (being hard on myself)

I got 2/5 completed. (death of my father is my only excuse. I will take it easy the next few months.)

1. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with the letter 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with the letter 'M'. Magical Sex by Beverly Rae)

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Colorado. Candy Apple Dead by Sammi Carter

4. Third Month: Read a book that has 3 words or is 3rd in a series. Blood Will Tell by Samantha Young

5. Popcorn Lover's Day (8 Mar): Read a book that has been converted to a movie or vice versa. Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella

6. Mardi Gras: Read a book that is set in New Orleans/Louisiana or has a colorful cover (at least 3 colors) or has anything related to Ireland Triad by Lauren Dane (New Orleans)



Challenge Duration: March 1 to March 30, 2012

You can choose 3 , 5 , 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, books availability and/or time commitment.


message 331: by Penney (new)

Penney (pschoener) | 3553 comments My Bad! I forgot to make my last post...

2012 March Monthly Challenge
Duration March 1~March 31, 2012
10/10 Read All DONE!!


1. "M" is for... ~ Misunderstanding Mason by Claire Ashgrove 3/4 ✯✯✯½
2. Happy Birthday Pooja! ~ Someone to Watch Over Me by Lisa Kleypas 3/8 ✯✯✯½
3. Geography (Colorado) ~ The Frog Prince by Elle Lothlorien 3/6 ✯✯✯✯
4. 3rd Month/3rd Book ~ Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones 3/16 ✯✯✯✯
5. Popcorn's Lovers Day ~ Dracula by Bram Stoker 3/11 ✯✯✯½
6. Mardi Gras ~ Skinwalker by Faith Hunter 3/5 ✯✯✯
7. Single Parent's Day ~ Oracle's Moon by Thea Harrison 3/12 ✯✯✯✯½
8. March Forth! ~ No Place to Run by Maya Banks 3/3 ✯✯✯✯
9. American Red Cross Month ~ Ruthless by Anne Stuart 3/13 ✯✯✯½
10. Reader's Choice ~ Raphael by D.B. Reynolds 3/14 ✯✯✯✯

Misunderstanding Mason by Claire Ashgrove Someone to Watch Over Me (Bow Street Runners, #1) by Lisa Kleypas The Frog Prince by Elle Lothlorien Third Grave Dead Ahead (Charley Davidson #3) by Darynda Jones Dracula by Bram Stoker Skinwalker (Jane Yellowrock, #1) by Faith Hunter Oracle's Moon (Elder Races, #4) by Thea Harrison No Place to Run (KGI, #2) by Maya Banks Ruthless (The House of Rohan, #1) by Anne Stuart Raphael (Vampires in America, #1) by D.B. Reynolds


message 332: by Julianna (new)

Julianna (authorjuliannad) | 1888 comments Final Update 4/1

1. 'M' is for March: Having Her Boss's Baby by Susan Mallery (3/14)★★★★1/2

8. March Fo(u)rth! (4 Mar): Animosity by Linda Andrews (3/21)★★★★1/2

9. American Red Cross Month: Compulsively Mr. Darcy by Nina Benneton (3/11)★★★★1/2

10. Reader's Choice: Chocolate Therapy by Abby Irish (3/5)★★★★

Completed 4/10
Having Her Boss's Baby (Silhouette Special Edition #1759) by Susan Mallery Animosity by Linda Andrews Compulsively Mr. Darcy by Nina Benneton Chocolate Therapy by Abby Irish


message 333: by Anja (new)

Anja | 40 comments For three months in a row, 7 seems to be my maximum in this challenge. Congrats to everyone who met their goals.

7/7

1. 'M' is for March: Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors by Molly Harper 3/8
3. Geography: Law Man by Kristen Ashley 3/16
4. Third Month: Defying the Odds by Kele Moon 3/3
7. Single Parents’ Day: Wild Man by Kristen Ashley 3/11
8. March Fo(u)rth!: Until We Meet Once More by Josh Lanyon 3/16
9. American Red Cross Month: I Spy Something Bloody by Josh Lanyon 3/7
10. Reader's Choice: Unspeakable Words by Sarah Madison 3/6

Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors (Jane Jameson, #4) by Molly Harper Law Man (Dream Man, #3) by Kristen Ashley Defying the Odds (Battered Hearts, #1) by Kele Moon Wild Man (Dream Man, #2) by Kristen Ashley Until We Meet Once More by Josh Lanyon I Spy Something Bloody (I Spy, #1) by Josh Lanyon Unspeakable Words by Sarah Madison


message 334: by Nicola (new)

Nicola | 649 comments Anja wrote: "For three months in a row, 7 seems to be my maximum in this challenge. Congrats to everyone who met their goals.

7/7

1. 'M' is for March: Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors by..."

Didn't you make 8 last month?


message 335: by Amanda A (new)

Amanda A | 769 comments RRRC Monthly Challenge
10/10 Completed


M is for March-The Dark Highlander by Karen Marie Moning 3/14
Happy Birthday, Ann!-The Summer Garden by Sherryl Woods 3/15
Colorado (author)-Kitty's House of Horrors by Carrie Vaughn 3/4
Third Month-Absolutely, Positively by Heather Webber 3/18
Popcorn Lover's Day-War Horse by Michael Morpurgo 3/12
Mardi Gras-Invincible by Sherrilyn Kenyon 3/26
Single Parent's Day-Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh 3/31
March Fo(u)rth!-Second Chance Pass by Robyn Carr 3/8
American Red Cross Month-The Sinner by Tess Gerritsen 3/28
Reader's Choice-Lavender Morning by Jude Deveraux 3/8

The Dark Highlander (Highlander, #5) by Karen Marie Moning The Summer Garden by Sherryl Woods Kitty's House of Horrors (Kitty Norville, #7) by Carrie Vaughn Absolutely, Positively (Lucy Valentine, #3) by Heather Webber War Horse (War Horse, #1) by Michael Morpurgo Invincible (Chronicles of Nick, #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Hostage to Pleasure (Psy-Changeling, #5) by Nalini Singh Second Chance Pass (Virgin River, #5) by Robyn Carr The Sinner (Jane Rizzoli & Maura Isles, #3) by Tess Gerritsen Lavender Morning (Edilean, #1) by Jude Deveraux


message 336: by Katharina (new)

Katharina | 802 comments [image error] Bookchaser, Penney, Julie, Anja and Amanda! Runner-up is Shannon.

And now on to April.


message 337: by Pam (new)

Pam (txpam) | 142 comments Katharina wrote: " Sandra, Ceej and Pam!"

Thanks Katharina:

I love your little cheerleader.....very cute!!!


message 338: by Pam (new)

Pam (txpam) | 142 comments Bookchaser.....Yea YOU! You are the reader challenge champion!!!!


message 339: by [deleted user] (new)

MARCH 2012 READING CHALLENGE:
6 out of 5

✔ 1. 'M' is for March: Cinder by Marissa Meyer [3/4/2012] ****
✔ 2. Happy B-Day Arielka! Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins [3/21/2012] *****
✔ 6. Mardi Gras: Incarnate by Jodi Meadows [3/9/2012] **
✔ 7. Single Parents' Day: Article 5 by Kristen Simmons [3/12/2012] *****
✔ 8. March Fo(u)rth! (4 Mar): Legend by Marie Lu [3/2/2012] ***
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare [3/1/2012] ****

City of Ashes (The Mortal Instruments, #2) by Cassandra Clare Legend by Marie Lu Cinder (Lunar Chronicles, #1) by Marissa Meyer Incarnate (Newsoul, #1) by Jodi Meadows Article 5 (Article 5, #1) by Kristen Simmons Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3) by Suzanne Collins


message 340: by Nicola (new)

Nicola | 649 comments March Leading Readers Are:

With 10 books:
Amanda
Angie (Mind Malfunction)
Ann(Noumena12)
Bookchaser
Cathy
Heather
Hina
Karen H
Killian
Laurie
Lynne
Mojca
MountainKat
Nicola
Penney
Shazzy
Valorie

With 9 books:
Barbara
Christine
Lauren(aplpeach)
Susan

With 8 Books:
Ceej
Dragana
Joann
Karen F
Kate
Leslie
Reetuparna


Overall Leading Readers Are:

With 30 books:
Amanda
Cathy
Heather
Hina
Karen H
Laurie
Lynne
Mojca
MountainKat
Nicola
Shazzy
Valorie

With 29 books:
Angie (Mind Malfunction)


With 28 Books:
Barbara

WAY TO GO EVERYONE! Happy Reading!

Please check the Leaderboard (under Admin Stuff) for a complete tally of results.


message 341: by Nicola (new)

Nicola | 649 comments As we are one quarter of the way through the read I will list all participants in the order that they fall on the leader board. Within each number of books (i.e. 30 books read) participants are listed alphabetically, not in the order thay they completed their books.

First Quarter Standings in the Monthly Challenges
Amanda
Cathy
Heather
Hina
Karen H
Laurie
Lynne
Mojca
MountainKat
Nicola
Shazzy
Valorie

Angie (Mind Malfunction)

Barbara

Bookchaser

Ann(Noumena12)

Ceej
Karen F
Leslie

Joann

Christine
Anja
Fran

Dragana

Ashwaq
Wan-SteampunkJunkie
Patty
Erin
Lauren

Killian
Amy J.
Sheila

Skandia
Lacy
Sandra
Julie (Mom2lnb)
Dawn (Kat N Hat)

Reetuparna
Aleksandra
Nikki
taita

LethalLovely

Donna
Pam
Kirsten

Katharina
Judithe
Kesha
Jane (PS)

Dawn
Isabella

Kerstin
Susan(susayq)

Penney
Shannon
FlibBityFLooB
Debbie
Juana"Darkness"
Lady Jaye

Lauren(aplpeach)
Susan

Kate
Suzanne
Delitealex

Sharon
Hayley
Kim

Iris
JoJo
Lili
Lindy

Amy-Lover of Books
Lexa
Rebecca
Terra
Tina Theresa

Amanda G

LizzNeill
Heather (US)
Karen
Renske

Angelique
Anna
Ashley
Carrie
Toni
Veronica

Famma
Carla D
Cindy(eclecticfirefly)
Julie
Kim L.
Melissa


Congratulations! Keep Reading!
(F.Y.I. Not all participants joined in every month)


message 342: by Dawn (new)

Dawn (dawn_e) | 157 comments
RRRC March Monthly Challenge

3.1 - 3.31
8/8 Completed

1. 'M' is for March: Hard and Fast by Erin McCarthy 3.11
2. Happy Birthday! - First Grave on the Right3.4
3. Geography: Nightshade 3.12
4. Third Month: Something About You 3.2
5. Popcorn Lover's Day (8 Mar): Read a book that has been converted to a movie or vice versa.
6. Mardi Gras: Shoot to Thrill 3.30
7. Single Parents' Day: The Perfect Play 3.1
8. March Fo(u)rth! (4 Mar): Hidden Away 3.6
9. American Red Cross Month: Read a book with a hospital setting or character or a book with a red cover. TBD
10. Reader's Choice: Daughter of Smoke and Bone3.2

First Grave on the Right (Charley Davidson, #1) by Darynda Jones Hard and Fast (Fast Track, #2) by Erin McCarthy Something About You (FBI, # 1) by Julie James Nightshade (Nightshade, #1) by Andrea Cremer Shoot to Thrill (Passion For Danger, #1) by Nina Bruhns The Perfect Play (Play by Play, #1) by Jaci Burton Daughter of Smoke and Bone (Daughter of Smoke and Bone, #1) by Laini Taylor Hidden Away (KGI, #3) by Maya Banks


message 343: by Anja (new)

Anja | 40 comments Nicola wrote: "Didn't you make 8 last month?"

Turns out I did. I am way too young for my mind to be going already.

Congrats to all the late finishers.

I had no idea there was a running total for the year. Now the pressure is on for me.


message 344: by Valorie (new)

Valorie  | 2218 comments Thanks Nicola for keeping track of us!


message 345: by Katharina (new)

Katharina | 802 comments [image error] Aleksandra and Dawn!


message 346: by Vi (new)

Vi | 2794 comments Thanks Nicola for keeping track!!


message 347: by Judithe (new)

Judithe | 392 comments Finally getting around to posting...sorry to be so late!

8/8 Read Done 3/30/12

1. 'M' is for March: Love in the Time of Dragons by Katie MacAlister 3/7/12

2. Happy Birthday, Jessica B! Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh 3/9/12

4. Third Month: Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh 3/10/12

5. Popcorn Lover's Day (8 Mar): Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones 3/13/12

6. Mardi Gras: Reckoning by Jeaniene Frost 3/27/12

7. Single Parents' Day: Outside In by Maria V. Snyder 3/30/12

9. American Red Cross Month: Eldest by Christopher Paolini 3/26/12

10. Reader's Choice: Angels' Flight by Nalini Singh 3/6/12

Angels' Flight (Angels' Pawn #0.5, Angels' Judgment #1.5, Angel's Wolf #4.5, Angels' Dance #4.75) by Nalini Singh Love in the Time of Dragons (Light Dragons, #1) by Katie MacAlister Visions of Heat (Psy-Changeling, #2) by Nalini Singh Caressed By Ice (Psy-Changeling, #3) by Nalini Singh Howl's Moving Castle (Castle, #1) by Diana Wynne Jones Eldest (Inheritance, #2) by Christopher Paolini Reckoning (Night Huntress, #0.5) by Jeaniene Frost Outside In (Insider, #2) by Maria V. Snyder


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