2012 April Monthly Challenge - Participant's Thread

[Katharina]

Christine and Judy!

[Katharina]

April 2012 Monthly Reading Challenge
4/6 Completed

1. 'A' Title Almost Heaven Judith McNaught

2. to me The Conqueror Brenda Joyce or Elfking's Lady Hannah Howell

4. The Gamble Lavyrle Spencer 4/11 ★★★★★

6. Day Golden Surrender Heather Graham 4/5 ★★

7. Take a Chance Virgin River Robyn Carr 4/16 ★★★

9. Shrimp Scampi Day Betrothed to the Enemy H.C. Brown 4/12 ★★★



Tentative list. Subject to change without notice.

[Susan (susayq ~)]

Congrats, Christine and Judy!!

[Angela]

Congrats Ashwaq, Christine, Judy, and anyone I may have missed!

[Anna's Herding Cats]

It's my first time joining the challenge. I'm a bit late joining but I hope that's okay :)

1. “A" is for April: Kiss and Tell by Cherry Adair [4/10]

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

3. Geography: Set in Kansas-

4. Fourth Month:A Perfect Storm by Lori Foster [4/8]

5. Eight Track Tape Day- Before 1970: A Lady Never Surrenders by Sabrina Jeffries [4/2]

6. 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.

7. Take a Chance Day- New author: Tallchief by Dinah McCall [4/11]

8. Babe Ruth Day: Hot Finish by Erin McCarthy [4/5]

9. National Shrimp Scampi Day: Read a book set on or near the water, or with a storyline revolving around food, or a short book.

10. Reader's Choice:

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

April Monthly Challenge
8/10 Completed


1. “A" is for April: About That Night
2. Happy Birthday to me!: Lover Reborn 4/7/12
3. Geography: The Ideal Man 4/3/12
4. Fourth Month: Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage
5. Eight Track Tape Day - April 11: A Rogue By Any Other Name 4/14/12
6. Earth Day - April 22: Redwood Bend 4/7/12
7. Take a Chance Day - April 23: Dare to Believe 4/12/12
8. Babe Ruth Day - April 27: Slow Ride 4/15/12
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day - April 29: Going All In (Three of a Kind, #1) 4/9/12
10. Reader's Choice: Trace of Fever 4/9/12

Finished:

[Nicola]

Amanda wrote: "I'm in for at least 3 possibly 5.

April Monthly Challenge
Duration: April 1st - April 30th
Completed: 1/3

1. “A" is for April:
2.Happy Birthday!: Happy Birthday Adina (Wolf Spirit) - Hush,..."

Amanda wrote: "I'm in for at least 3 possibly 5.

April Monthly Challenge
Duration: April 1st - April 30th
Completed: 1/3

1. “A" is for April:

2.Happy Birthday!: Happy Birthday Adina (Wolf Spirit) - Hush,..."
I have two Amanda's. Is one of you Amanda G.?

[Nicola]

Anna wrote: "It's my first time joining the challenge. I'm a bit late joining but I hope that's okay :)

1. “A" is for April: Kiss and Tell by Cherry Adair [4/10]

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a April ..."

Hi Anna,
Did you participate in the January monthly challenge? I would like to know for the leader board if you are the same Anna.
Thanks

[Nicola]

Wow - I don't check for two days, and 4 people finish! Congratulations Lauren, Ashwaq, Christine and Judy!:-)

[Anna's Herding Cats]

Nicola wrote: "Anna wrote: "It's my first time joining the challenge. I'm a bit late joining but I hope that's okay :)

1. “A" is for April: Kiss and Tell by Cherry Adair [4/10]

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book ..."

Nope. This is my first time :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I'm in! I usually only commit to eight, but am not happy if I don't make it to ten, so I am just going to bite the bullet and go for ten from the start! I will post as I go.

8 of 10, Updated 4.16.12




1. A is for April: About That Night by Julie James 4.10.12
2. Happy Birthday Michelle!: Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward 4.7.12
3. Geography - Kansas: The Bride by Julie Garwood 4.13.12
4. Fourth Month: Beauty Touched the Beast by Skye Warren 4.10.12
5. Eight Track Tape Day: A Rogue By Any Other Name by Sarah Maclean Currently Reading
6. Earth Day - April 22: Redwood Bend by Robyn Carr 4.7.12
7. Take a Chance Day - April 23: Guarding Suzannah by Norah Wilson 4.16.12
8. Babe Ruth Day - April 27: Slow Ride by Erin McCarthy 4.13.12
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day - April 29: Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas 4.14.12
10. Reader's Choice: TBD



How sweet to be this close and still have Reader's Choice to fill?!

[Dragana]

Updated Post #74 8/10

[Sandra]

Hooray, Christine and Judy!!

[Nicola]

Anna wrote: "Nicola wrote: "Anna wrote: "It's my first time joining the challenge. I'm a bit late joining but I hope that's okay :)

1. “A" is for April: Kiss and Tell by Cherry Adair [4/10]

2. Happy Birthday..."
Well Welcome!
Can I have an initial or something to differentiate you from the other Anna - which if possible you could use when you post your progress in the future? Thanks!

[Nicola]

MountainKat wrote: "I'm in! I usually only commit to eight, but am not happy if I don't make it to ten, so I am just going to bite the bullet and go for ten from the start! I will post as I go.

8 of 10, Updated 4.16..."

No kidding! I am stuck on Earth Day (not that I am finished the other books yet, but...)

[Jojo]

April Monthly Challenge

10/10

1. “A" is for April : Almost Perfect by Julie Ortolon - 09/04/12
2. Happy Birthday! : Chased by Lauren Dane – Happy Birthday Jamie - 05/04/12
3. Geography : Taken by the Cowboy by Julianne Maclean - 04/04/12
4. Fourth Month : Naked Edge by Pamela Clare - 13/04/12
5. Eight Track Tape Day - April 11 : Daughter of Deceit by Carrie James Jaynes - 06/04/12
6. Earth Day - April 22 : Flowers For Her Grave by Jean Sheldon - 12/04/12
7. Take a Chance Day - April 23 : Falling Star by Diana Dempsey - 14/04/12
8. Babe Ruth Day - April 27 : The Vincent Boys by Abbi Glines - 11/04/12
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day - April 29 : Chili Con Corpses by J B Stanley - 16/04/12
10. Reader's Choice : Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh – 02/04/12

[Susan (susayq ~)]

Congrats, Jojo!

[Nikki ♥]

Congrats to all who have finished!

RRMC - April 2012
3/10


1. "A" Title: Andre, Bella Wild Heat 4/2/12
2. Birthday:
3. Kansas:
4. Fourth Month: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness 4/17/12
5. Eight Track Tape Day: The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon 4/9/12
6. Earth Day:
7. Take a Chance Day:
8. Babe Ruth Day
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day:
10. Reader's Choice: Lover Reborn by J. R. Ward

[Erin]

I was only gonna try for 5, but since it's only the 17th and I can fill in 7 categories already, I think I'll try for all 10.

Read: 7/10

1. A is for April: Crystal Gardens by Amanda Quick 4/4/12
2. Happy Birthday Elaine!: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling
3. Geography - Kansas: Fire and Ice by Julie Garwood
4. Fourth Month: Under a Vampire Moon by Lynsay Sands
5. Eight Track Tape Day: About a Dragon by G.A. Aiken 4/4/12
6. Earth Day: Master of Smoke by Angela Knight 4/7/12
7. Take a Chance Day: Deadly Gift by Heather Graham 4/10/12
8. Babe Ruth Day: Bear Meets Girl 4/15/12
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day: Sea Fever by Virginia Kantra 4/16/12
10. Reader's Choice: Primal Bonds by Jennifer Ashley 4/6/12



Also Read:

[Barbara ★]

READ: 5/10

1. “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 4/15
✔5. Eight Track Tape Day: Crucible of Gold - Naomi Novik (takes place in 1800s) 4/17
✔6.Earth Day: Inheritance - Christopher Paolini (green cover) 4/10
✔7.Take a Chance Day: On Fire's Wings - Christie Golden (new series & new author) 4/10
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) 4/12
10. Reader's Choice: No Mercy - Sherrilyn Kenyon

[KarenF]

I'm in for 8.

6/8 Read

A is for April: Personal Demon by Kelley Armstrong 4/9/12
Happy B-Day KarenH! Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks 4/14/12
Fourth Month: Silk Is for Seduction by Loretta Chase
Eight-Track Tape Day: Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah MacLean 4/7/12
Take a Chance Day: Blood Rights by Kristen Painter 4/6/12
Babe Ruth Day: Squeeze Play by Kate Angell
Shrimp Scampi Day: Rising Tides by Nora Roberts 4/17/12
My Choice: Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews 4/1/12

Unread:

Read:

[Kate]

8/8

1. “A" is for April:Ain't Too Proud to Beg 4/2/12
2. Happy Birthday!: Happy Birthday Karen!Into the Crossfire 4/3/12
4. Fourth Month: Space In His Heart 4/6/12
6. Earth Day:Rock Chick Rescue4/11/12
7. Take a Chance Day:Rock Chick 4/9/12
8. Babe Ruth Day: Trying to Score 4/13/12
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day:Bid For Love 4/13/12
10: Reader's Choice:Rock Chick Redemption 4/16/12

[Susan (susayq ~)]

Congrats, Kate!

[~Leslie~]

5/8

1. “A" is for April: Heir of Danger

2. Happy Birthday!: Happy Birthday Lauren(aplpeach)! Magic Bleeds 4/3/12 ***** stars

4. Fourth Month: Castles

5. Eight Track Tape Day: Highlander Unmasked

6. Earth Day: Extreme Bachelor 4/4/12 *** stars

7. Take a Chance Day: The Fifth Victim 4/15/12 **** stars

9. National Shrimp Scampi Day:Supernatural 4/14/12 **** stars

10. Reader's Choice: Vengeance in Death 4/17/12 **** stars

TO READ


READ

[Katharina]

Jojo and Kate!

[Heather]

Read: 10/10 ***COMPLETE***


1. “A" is for April: Angel of Darkness 4/6

2. Happy Birthday Juana "Darkness" Duran!: Sexiest Vampire Alive 4/15

3. Geography-Kansas: Heartbreaker 4/5

4. Fourth Month: Stranger in My Arms 4/3

5. Eight Track Tape Day: Secrets of a Summer Night 4/14

6. Earth Day: Magus of Stonewylde4/15

7. Take a Chance Day: How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf 4/2

8. Babe Ruth Day: The Perfect Play 4/7

9. National Shrimp Scampi Day: Delicious 4/12

10. Reader's Choice: Grave Mercy 4/18


Read:


To Read:

[Dragana]

Updated Post #74 9/10

[Susan (susayq ~)]

Congrats, Heather!

[Sandra]

Hooray, Jojo, Kate & Heather!!!

[Nicola]

Congrats Jojo, Kate and Heather!!
Keep Reading Erin - you can make it to 10!

[Nicola]

April Monthly Challenge
7/8 completed
1. “A" is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
Something I've Been Meaning To Tell You by Alice Munro
2. Happy Birthday Nichole!:
Double Dare by Rhonda Nelson 04/04
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Kansas.
FIre and Ice by Julie Garwood 04/15
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.

5. 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 Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Keypad 04/02
6. 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.
Once a Cowboy by Linda Warren 04/17
7. 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.
Ninja Soccer Moms by Jennifer Apodca 04/
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.
Sheltering Hearts by Robyn Carr 04/05
10. Reader's Choice:
Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas 04/12
Challenge Duration: April 1 to April 30, 2012

[Katharina]

Heather!

[Susan (susayq ~)]

RRRC - April Monthly Challenge

5/5 COMPLETED!

2. Happy birthday Sarah! The Deception of the Emerald Ring by Lauren Willig 4/19/12
3. Geography: The Secret by Julie Garwood 4/14/12
4. Fourth Month: 4th book of the Royal House of Shadows series Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh 4/8/12
5. Eight Track Tape Day: Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley 4/7/12
10. Readers Choice: About That Night by Julie James 4/5/12

READ:

[Lindy]

I just got out of the hospital and am recovering at a freinds, will send when i get home

[[deleted user]]

✔ APRIL 2012 READING CHALLENGE:
6 out of 5 --> COMPLETED!

✔ 1. “A" is for April: Dangerous by Alycia Linwood [4/3/2012] ****
✔ 2. Happy Birthday Ann!: City of Glass by Cassandra Clare [4/5/2012] *****
✔ 6. Earth Day: Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout [4/15/2012] ****
✔ 7. Take a Chance Day: Everneath by Brodi Ashton [4/7/2012] **
✔ 9. National Shrimp Scampi Day: Witchy, Witchy by Penelope King [4/14/2012] ***
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: A Marked Past by Leslie Deaton [4/2/2012] **

[Shea]

Great job, Susan & Aleksandra!

[Nelly]

APRIL: Andrea Cremer Nightshade 18/4/12
BIRTHDAY: Nichole: fifty shades of grey. 17/4/12
EARTH DAY:
EIGHT TRACK TAPE DAY: As you like it. 14/3/12
National Shrimp Scampi Day: forever bound. 17/4/12
TAKE A CHANCE: conspiracy 365: January 19/4/12
FOURTH MONTH: surrender to me. 12/4/12
READER"S CHOICE: seduced by the American millionaire 18/4/12

[ɑƨħŵɑɡ ♥Team Magnus Damora FOREVER♥]

Nicola wrote: "Wow - I don't check for two days, and 4 people finish! Congratulations Lauren, Ashwaq, Christine and Judy!:-)"

Angie (Mind Malfunction) wrote: "Congrats Ashwaq, Christine, Judy, and anyone I may have missed!"

Sandra wrote: "Hooray, Ashwaq!"

Jane (PS) wrote: "Congrats Ashwaq!!"

thank you <333333333

congrats to Christine, Judy, Jojo, Kate, Heather, Susan and Aleksandra :)

[~Leslie~]

Wow, congratulations to all the finishers! Great reading.

[Dragana]

Updated Post #74 10/10 COMPLETED!

[Susan (susayq ~)]

Congrats, Dragana!

[Christine]

Congratulations to everyone that's finished!

[Nikki ♥]

RRMC - April 2012
4/10


1. "A" Title: Andre, Bella Wild Heat 4/2/12
2. Birthday:
3. Kansas:
4. Fourth Month: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness 4/18/12
5. Eight Track Tape Day: The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon 4/9/12
6. Earth Day:
7. Take a Chance Day:
8. Babe Ruth Day
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day:
10. Reader's Choice: Lover Reborn by J. R. Ward 4/19/12

[Erin]

RRRC April 2012 Reading Challenge:

Read: 8/10

1. A is for April: Crystal Gardens by Amanda Quick 4/4/12
2. Happy Birthday Elaine!: Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by J.K. Rowling
3. Geography - Kansas: Fire and Ice by Julie Garwood 4/18/12
4. Fourth Month: Under a Vampire Moon by Lynsay Sands
5. Eight Track Tape Day: About a Dragon by G.A. Aiken 4/4/12
6. Earth Day: Master of Smoke by Angela Knight 4/7/12
7. Take a Chance Day: Deadly Gift by Heather Graham 4/10/12
8. Babe Ruth Day: Bear Meets Girl 4/15/12
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day: Sea Fever by Virginia Kantra 4/16/12
10. Reader's Choice: Primal Bonds by Jennifer Ashley 4/6/12



Also Read:

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/8...

[Katharina]

Susan (susayq), Aleksandra and Dragana!

[Barbara ★]

READ: 7/10

1. “A" is for April: The Oldest Kind of Magic - Ann Macela
✔2. Happy Birthday April Dawn!: A Spell for Chameleon - Piers Anthony 4/18
3. Geography:Kansas: Burning Alive - Shannon Butcher
✔4. Fourth Month: Sleepless in Scotland (MacLean Curse #4) - Karen Hawkins 4/15
✔5. Eight Track Tape Day: Crucible of Gold - Naomi Novik (takes place in 1800s) 4/17
✔6.Earth Day: Inheritance - Christopher Paolini (green cover) 4/10
✔7.Take a Chance Day: On Fire's Wings - Christie Golden (new series & new author) 4/10
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) 4/12
✔10. Reader's Choice: No Mercy - Sherrilyn Kenyon 4/19

[Wan]

I don't have as much time to read this month. I probably won't finish all 8.
RRRC: Monthly - April 2012
1-30 April 2012
3/8

1. “A" is for April: Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian 4/5 (4)
2. Happy Birthday! Michelle April 8th: Alien Tango by Gini Koch 4/15 (5)
4. 4th Month-4th in series: Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward 4/9 (5)
5. Eight Track Tape Day
6. Earth Day-Nature:
7. Take a Chance Day-New-2-me Author: I Burn for You by Susan Sizemore
8. Babe Ruth Day:
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day-Short book:
10. My Choice: The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston

[Sandra]

Hooray, Susan, Aleksandra & Dragana!!!

[Nikki ♥]

RRMC - April 2012
5/10


1. "A" Title: Andre, Bella Wild Heat 4/2/12
2. Birthday:
3. Kansas:
4. Fourth Month: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness 4/18/12
5. Eight Track Tape Day: The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon 4/9/12
6. Earth Day:
7. Take a Chance Day: First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones
8. Babe Ruth Day
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day: River Marked by Patricia Briggs 4/20/12
10. Reader's Choice: Lover Reborn by J. R. Ward 4/19/12

[Anna's Herding Cats]

Anna C

Almost there! 8/10 finished :)


1. “A" is for April:
2. Happy Birthday!:High Stakes by Erin McCarthy (Annabel's list) [4/16]
3. Geography: Set in Kansas-
4. Fourth Month:A Perfect Storm by Lori Foster [4/8]
5. Eight Track Tape Day: A Lady Never Surrenders by Sabrina Jeffries [4/2]
6. Earth Day: Kiss and Tell by Cherry Adair [4/10]
7. Take a Chance Day- New author: Tallchief by Dinah McCall [4/11]
8. Babe Ruth Day: Hot Finish by Erin McCarthy [4/5]
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day: By the water: Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis [4/20]
10. Reader's Choice: Naked Edge by Pamela Clare [4/15]