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2012 April Monthly Challenge - Participant's Thread
10/10 Completed 
Wow Hina! You already finished! Congrats!
April Monthly Reading ChallengeRead: 6/10
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3. Geography: Saving Grace
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5. Eight Track Tape Day: Silk Is for Seduction
6. Earth Day: Magic Bites
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9. National Shrimp Scampi Day: Sea Swept
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April Monthly Challenge
4/10
1. “A" is for April : Almost Perfect by Julie Ortolon
4. Fourth Month : Naked Edge by Pamela Clare
6. Earth Day - April 22 : Flowers For Her Grave by Jean Sheldon
7. Take a Chance Day - April 23 : Falling Star by Diana Dempsey
8. Babe Ruth Day - April 27 : The Vincent Boys by Abbi Glines
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day - April 29 : Chili Con Corpses by J B Stanley
10 of 10 Completed1. “A" is for April: Evermore (The Immoratls) by Alyson Noel COMPLETED 4/3/12
2. Happy Birthday!: From Liberty’s Bookshelf Need by Carrie Jones COMPLETED 4/4/12
3. Geography: Burning Alive by Shannon K Butcher COMPLETED 4/4/12
Fourth Month: Tangled Threads by Jennifer Estep COMPLETED 4/1/12 (4th book in elemental assassin series)
5. Eight Track Tape Day - April 11: The Shining by Stephen King..Takes place around 1977 COMPLETED 4/5/12
Earth Day - April 22: One for the Money by Janet Evanovich (green cover) COMPLETED 4/5/12
Take a Chance Day - April 23: Howling at the Moon by Karen MacInerney COMPLETED 4/9/12
8. Babe Ruth Day - April 27: Strange Candy by Laurell K Hamilton COMPLETED 4/6/12
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day - April 29: River Marked by Patricia Briggs COMPLETED 4/8/12
10. Reader's Choice: Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison COMPLETED 4/7/12
I won't be doing anymore challenges probably until June, I am getting married in 4 weeks and won't be around to post for all of May. Good luck and great reads to those who will participate in next months challenges.
Congratulations HIna!And double congratulations to you Lauren (aplpeach)!! Best wishes on your upcoming marriage! Try not to stress too much...
MountainKat wrote: "Congratulations HIna!And double congratulations to you Lauren (aplpeach)!! Best wishes on your upcoming marriage! Try not to stress too much..."
Thanks, thats why I am not doing any challenges. I am getting married 1700 miles away from where I live, so I am just going to be sooo busy of the next couple of weeks, and then I will be away on my honeymoon. But I am looking for book ideas to read on the beach!!
RRMC - April 20122/10
1. "A" Title:
2. Birthday:
3. Kansas:
4. Fourth Month:
5. Eight Track Tape Day:
6. Earth Day:
7. Take a Chance Day:
8. Babe Ruth Day
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day:
10. Reader's Choice: Lover Reborn
6/10A" is for April:Abby Cooper Psychic Eye by Victoria Laurie
2. Happy Birthday!: April Eclipse Bay by Jayne Ann Krentz finished 4/5/12
3. Geography: Rebellious Desire Julie Garwood finished 4/2/12
4. Fourth Month:Jewels of the Sun Nora Roberts finished 4/9/12
5. Eight Track Tape Day - Beautiful Days: A Bright Young Things Novel by Anna Godbersen finished 4/7/12
6. Mother Earth: Angels Falls Nora Robert Finished 4/5/12
7. Take a Chance Day - Virgin River by Robin Carr
8. Babe Ruth Day - April 27: His Baby Suprise by Lisa Childs finished 4/8/12
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day - April 29: TBD
10. Reader's Choice: TBD
In for 84/8
1. A is for April:
2. Happy Birthday Anne (April 7): Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James
4. Fourth Month: Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon (I'm counting this as book 4 in the series since I've already read books 0-3)
5. Eight Track Tape Day (before 1970):
6. Earth Day: Windfall by Rachel Caine
7. Take a Chance Day:
9: National Shrimp Scampi Day: The Time Machine by H.G. Wells (112 pages)
10: Reader's Choice:
Congrats, Lauren (aplpeach)! and congrats on the wedding!
2012 April Monthly Challenge4/10 Completed
01. “A" is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
02. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a April 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!!! Amanda (April 18) and Christine (April 12)
Warrior by Zoe Archer
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Kansas.
Loving Mercy by Teresa Bodwell
OR
Heaven Sent by Pamela Morsi
04. Fourth Month: Read a book that is the fourth in a series, has four words in the title or has the number four in the title.
05. Eight Track Tape Day (April 11) : Read a book either written or set during or before the 1970s, or a book where music plays an important part in the storyline.
The Duke's Perfect Wife by Jennifer Ashley
OR
Reforming a Rake by Suzanne Enoch
06. Earth Day (April 22) : Read a book involving environmental issues, or where the H/h spend a significant amount of time outside and/or dealing with nature, or a book with a green cover.
Sunrise Point by Robyn Carr
OR
A Knight to Cherish by Angie Ray
07. Take a Chance Day (April 23) : Read a book by a new (to you) author, or a book in a new (to you) series, or give a second chance to an author or series you’ve previously given up on.
08. Babe Ruth Day (April 27) : Read a book with a sports theme/athlete, or a book with candy or other sweets on the cover.
09. National Shrimp Scampi Day (April 29) : Read a book set on or near the water, or with a storyline revolving around food, or a short book.
TBD
10. Reader's Choice:
Sizzle and Burn by Jayne Ann Krentz
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April Monthly Challenge
5/10
4. Fourth Month : Naked Edge by Pamela Clare
6. Earth Day - April 22 : Flowers For Her Grave by Jean Sheldon
7. Take a Chance Day - April 23 : Falling Star by Diana Dempsey
8. Babe Ruth Day - April 27 : The Vincent Boys by Abbi Glines
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day - April 29 : Chili Con Corpses by J B Stanley
I'm in for 8.4/8 Read
A is for April:
Happy B-Day KarenH! Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks
Fourth Month: Silk Is for Seduction by Loretta Chase
Eight-Track Tape Day:
Take a Chance Day:
Babe Ruth Day: Squeeze Play by Kate Angell
Shrimp Scampi Day: Rising Tides by Nora Roberts
My Choice:
Unread:
Read:
Hina wrote: "10/10 Completed 1. “A" is for April: A Taste of Midnight by Lara Adrian. Completed 4/1/12 **** (4 Stars)
2. Happy Birthday!: The Darkest Surrender by Gena Showalt..."
Congrats Hina!!
Lauren (aplpeach) wrote: "10 of 10 Completed1. “A" is for April: Evermore (The Immoratls) by Alyson Noel COMPLETED 4/3/12
2. Happy Birthday!: From Liberty’s Bookshelf Need by Carrie Jones COMPLETED 4/4/12
3. Geograph..."
Congrats Lauren!! And best wishes for you wedding day - I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time (including any honeymoon of course!) :)
Jane (PS) wrote: "Lauren (aplpeach) wrote: "10 of 10 Completed1. “A" is for April: Evermore (The Immoratls) by Alyson Noel COMPLETED 4/3/12
2. Happy Birthday!: From Liberty’s Bookshelf Need by Carrie Jones COM..."
Thanks, we are headed to the Caribbean for our honeymoon. I haven't been to the beach in 4 years. I can't wait!
Congrats Hina and Lauren (aplpeach)! I don't know how you get through them so fast, but I'm impressed!And best wishes for your wedding too, Lauren!
~KarenH~ wrote: "Congrats Hina and Lauren (aplpeach)! I don't know how you get through them so fast, but I'm impressed!And best wishes for your wedding too, Lauren!"
Thanks. I finished because a few of my books were short wuick reads. Plus i dont sleep so i read most of the night. :-)
Lauren (aplpeach) wrote: "Plus i dont sleep so i read most of the night. :-) "Well, I can sure identify with that at times!
some are already finished 
Hina and Lauren!
@Lauren
Best wishes for your upcoming marriage. 
2012 April Monthly Challenge5/10 Completed
01. “A" is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
02. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a April 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!!! Amanda (April 18) and Christine (April 12)
Warrior by Zoe Archer
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Kansas.
Loving Mercy by Teresa Bodwell
OR
Heaven Sent by Pamela Morsi
04. Fourth Month: Read a book that is the fourth in a series, has four words in the title or has the number four in the title.
05. Eight Track Tape Day (April 11) : Read a book either written or set during or before the 1970s, or a book where music plays an important part in the storyline.
The Duke's Perfect Wife by Jennifer Ashley
OR
Reforming a Rake by Suzanne Enoch
06. Earth Day (April 22) : Read a book involving environmental issues, or where the H/h spend a significant amount of time outside and/or dealing with nature, or a book with a green cover.
Sunrise Point by Robyn Carr
OR
A Knight to Cherish by Angie Ray
07. Take a Chance Day (April 23) : Read a book by a new (to you) author, or a book in a new (to you) series, or give a second chance to an author or series you’ve previously given up on.
08. Babe Ruth Day (April 27) : Read a book with a sports theme/athlete, or a book with candy or other sweets on the cover.
09. National Shrimp Scampi Day (April 29) : Read a book set on or near the water, or with a storyline revolving around food, or a short book.
TBD
10. Reader's Choice:
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Congrats Hina!Congrats Lauren on your upcoming wedding!
READ: 5/5- Done! (But I may go for more)
1. “A" is for April: Amy Lane, Clear Water 4/10 (4.5*)
2. Happy Birthday!:
3. Geography:Kansas:
4. Fourth Month:
5. Eight Track Tape Day: Genesis (musicians)4/1
6. Earth Day: Sophie & Carter (spend a lot of time outside on porch together)
7. Take a Chance Day: How To Tell A Lie(new author)4/4
8. Babe Ruth Day:
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day: Caught (short book)4/3
10. Reader's Choice:The Ghost and the Goth 4/6
Lauren (aplpeach) wrote: "10 of 10 Completed1. “A" is for April: Evermore (The Immoratls) by Alyson Noel COMPLETED 4/3/12
2. Happy Birthday!: From Liberty’s Bookshelf Need by Carrie Jones COMPLETED 4/4/12
3. Geograph..."
Way to go! And congratulations on the wedding! Good luck with the long distance planning. The honeymoon will be well deserved. Try not to stress and enjoy!
Nicola wrote: "Lauren (aplpeach) wrote: "10 of 10 Completed1. “A" is for April: Evermore (The Immoratls) by Alyson Noel COMPLETED 4/3/12
2. Happy Birthday!: From Liberty’s Bookshelf Need by Carrie Jones..."
Thanks. I am only 30 days away now...not really stressed just a little nervous.
Fran wrote: "Congrats Hina!Congrats Lauren on your upcoming wedding!
1. “A" is for April: Amy Lane, Clear Water 4/10 (4.5*)
2. Happy Birthday!:
3. Geo..."
CONGRATS!
APRIL MONTHLY CHALLENGE Read 2/10
1. “A" is for April:A Perfect Evil by Alex Kava
2. Happy Birthday, Regina!: Midnight Awakening Finished 04/10/2012 *****
3. Geography:Kansas: TBD
4. Fourth Month:Dead to the World
5. Eight Track Tape Day: Soulless
6. Earth Day: Goddess of the Sea
7. Take a Chance Day:Virgin River
8. Babe Ruth Day: It Had to Be You
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day: TBD
10. Reader's Choice: Strange Angels Finished 04/08/2012 ***
2012 April Monthly Challenge6/10 Completed
01. “A" is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
02. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a April 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!!! Amanda (April 18) and Christine (April 12)
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Kansas.
Loving Mercy by Teresa Bodwell
OR
Heaven Sent by Pamela Morsi
04. Fourth Month: Read a book that is the fourth in a series, has four words in the title or has the number four in the title.
05. Eight Track Tape Day (April 11) : Read a book either written or set during or before the 1970s, or a book where music plays an important part in the storyline.
The Duke's Perfect Wife by Jennifer Ashley
OR
Reforming a Rake by Suzanne Enoch
06. Earth Day (April 22) : Read a book involving environmental issues, or where the H/h spend a significant amount of time outside and/or dealing with nature, or a book with a green cover.
Sunrise Point by Robyn Carr
OR
A Knight to Cherish by Angie Ray
07. Take a Chance Day (April 23) : Read a book by a new (to you) author, or a book in a new (to you) series, or give a second chance to an author or series you’ve previously given up on.
08. Babe Ruth Day (April 27) : Read a book with a sports theme/athlete, or a book with candy or other sweets on the cover.
09. National Shrimp Scampi Day (April 29) : Read a book set on or near the water, or with a storyline revolving around food, or a short book.
TBD
10. Reader's Choice:
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congrats finishersbest wishes Lauren!
Read: 3/54. Fourth Month: Under a Vampire Moon by Lynsay Sands
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day: Sea Fever by Virginia Kantra
Also Read:
Katharina wrote: " Fran"Thanks everyone :)
I love my pink pom-pom cheerleader Katharina!
4/101. “A" is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a April 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. RRRC April Birthday List
Explosive Eighteen - Janet Evanovich (Bantam - Nov 2011) 04/02/2012 Happy Birthday Jeanette! 3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Kansas.
4. Fourth Month: Read a book that is the fourth in a series, has four words in the title or has the number four in the title.
Doctors in the Wedding - Gina Wilkins (HSE #2163 - Jan 2012) 04/01/20125. Eight Track Tape Day - April 11: Read a book either written or set during or before the 1970s, or a book where music plays an important part in the storyline.
A Rogue by Any Other Name - Sarah MacLean (Avon - Mar 2012) 04/03/20126. Earth Day - April 22: Read a book involving environmental issues, or where the H/h spend a significant amount of time outside and/or dealing with nature, or a book with a green cover.
Instant Gratification - Jill Shalvis (Brava - July 2009) 04/10/20127. Take a Chance Day - April 23: Read a book by a new (to you) author, or a book in a new (to you) series, or give a second chance to an author or series you’ve previously given up on.
8. Babe Ruth Day - April 27: Read a book with a sports theme/athlete, or a book with candy or other sweets on the cover.
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day - April 29: Read a book set on or near the water, or with a storyline revolving around food, or a short book.
10. Reader's Choice:
My reviews can be found here Susan's 2012 Reading List as well as on my goodreads page
7/10 CompletedUpdated 4-10-12
1. “A" is for April: Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley 4-4-12 3 Stars
2. Happy Birthday Ann(Annabell's Book Nook!: Born at Midnight by C.C. Hunter 4-10-12 4 Stars
3. Geography:Kansas:
4. Fourth Month:
5. Eight Track Tape Day: Something Strange and Deadly by Susan Dennard 4-09-12 5 Stars
6. Earth Day: The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa 4-6-12 4 Stars
7. Take a Chance Day: Liberating Lacey by Anne Calhoun 4-1 5 Stars
8. Babe Ruth Day:
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day: Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis 4-8-12 5 Stars
10. Reader's Choice:The Saint by Monica McCarty 4-3-12 5 Stars
Books Completed
READ: 2/101. “A" is for April: The Oldest Kind of Magic - Ann Macela
2. Happy Birthday April Dawn!: A Spell for Chameleon - Piers Anthony
3. Geography:Kansas: Burning Alive - Shannon Butcher
4. Fourth Month: Sleepless in Scotland (MacLean Curse #4) - Karen Hawkins
5. Eight Track Tape Day: Crucible of Gold - Naomi Novik (takes place in 1800s)
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8. Babe Ruth Day: The Perfect Play - Jaci Burton (football)
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day: Anna Dressed in Blood - Kendare Blake (short book=210 pages)
10. Reader's Choice: No Mercy - Sherrilyn Kenyon
Hooray, Hina, Lauren & Fran!!!Congrats again on the upcoming wedding Lauren :D
Sandra wrote: "Hooray, Hina, Lauren & Fran!!!Congrats again on the upcoming wedding Lauren :D"
Thanks I am getting excited and nervous
April Monthly Challenge
6/10
4. Fourth Month : Naked Edge by Pamela Clare
6. Earth Day - April 22 : Flowers For Her Grave by Jean Sheldon
7. Take a Chance Day - April 23 : Falling Star by Diana Dempsey
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day - April 29 : Chili Con Corpses by J B Stanley
4/51. April: The Duke's Perfect Wife by Jennifer Ashley - ✔ (Apr 11) 4.5★'s
2. Happy Birthday Michelle:Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh
3. 4th in Series: Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole - ✔ (Apr 10) 4.5★'s
4. Take a Chance Day: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward (second attempt) - ✔ (Apr 4) 3★'s
5. Reader's Choice: Dying Wish by Shannon K. Butcher - ✔ (Apr 2) 5★'s
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3 / 5?
1. “A" is for April:
Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins 4/7/12
2. Happy Birthday!: Happy Birthday Selena, April 17
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins 4/2/12
5. Eight Track Tape Day - April 11:before the 1970s
A Rogue By Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean
8. Babe Ruth Day - April 27:
Life On the Edge by Jennifer Comeaux 4/3/12
10. Reader's Choice:
Revelations by Melissa de la Cruz