2012 April Monthly Challenge - Participant's Thread

[Nicola]

Lindy wrote: "I just got out of the hospital and am recovering at a freinds, will send when i get home"
Take care and get well!

[Nicola]

Welcome Nelly!
Congratulations Susan, Aleksandra and Dragana!

[ɑƨħŵɑɡ ♥Team Magnus Damora FOREVER♥]

Congrats Dragana ..

who haven't finished, YOU CAN DO IT :)

[Amanda]

10/10

“A" is for April:Abby Cooper Psychic Eye by Victoria Laurie finished 4/15/12

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 4/8/12

6. Mother Earth: Angels Falls Nora Robert Finished 4/5/12

7. Take a Chance Day - Virgin River by Robin Carr finished 4/21/12

8. Babe Ruth Day - April 27: His Baby Suprise by Lisa Childs Finished 4/9/12

9. National Shrimp Scampi Day - April 29: The Cove by Catherine Coulter finished 4/17/12

10. Reader's Choice: Dark Places by Gillian Flynn finshed 4/12/12

[Allie]

April Monthly Reading Challenge

Read: 9/10

1.“A" is for April:Kiss of Midnight (Lara Adrian) Finished 4/7
2. Happy Birthday Amanda!: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie Finished 4/3
3. Geography: Saving Grace Finished 4/13
4. Fourth Month: Kiss of the Night Finished 4/3
5. Eight Track Tape Day: Silk Is for Seduction
6. Earth Day: Magic Bites Finished 4/20
7. Take a Chance Day: Soulless Finished 4/5
8. Babe Ruth Day: It Had to Be You Finished 4/9
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day: Sea Swept Finished 4/22
10. Reader's Choice: How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf Finished 4/6

[Joann]

I'm in for 7 this month.

RRRC April Monthly Challenge

Duration: April 1, 2012 - April 30, 2012

7/7 Read

Challenge Complete 04.20.12

1. “A" is for April: Duke of Sin by Adele Ashworth, 04.12.12 ★★★★★
2. Happy Birthday *Kyhm*!: This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost, 04.07.12 ★★★★★
4. Fourth Month: Heartless by Gail Carriger, 04.20.12 ★★★★
6. Earth Day - April 22: Living on the Edge by Shannon K. Butcher, 04.08.12 ★★★★
7. Take a Chance Day - April 23: Incarnate by Jodi Meadows, 04.03.12 ★★★
8. Babe Ruth Day - April 27: Cherry Cheesecake Murder by Joanne Fluke, 04.04.12 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Virgin River by Robyn Carr, 04.16.12 ★★★★★

[Katharina]

Amanda and Joann!

[Joann]

Thanks, Katharina!

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

April Monthly Challenge
10/10 Completed!


1. “A" is for April: About That Night 4/18/12
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 4/21/12
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 4/16/12
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:


Congratulations to all the finishers!

[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.

10 of 10, Updated 4.21.12 DONE!




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 4.21.12
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: Faith & Fidelity by Tere Michaels 4.19.12



Congratulations to all the finishers!!

[Ceej]

2012 April Monthly Challenge

9/9

1. “A" is for April: Hot as Sin 4/11
3. Geography: Night Hawk 4/3
4. Fourth Month: Irresistible You 4/16
5. Eight Track Tape Day - April 11: Glorious Angel 4/2
6. Earth Day - April 22: Fair Game 4/7
7. Take a Chance Day - April 23: Storm Born 4/5
8. Babe Ruth Day - April 27: See Jane Score 4/13
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day - April 29: When Beauty Tamed the Beast 4/8
10. Reader's Choice: The Darkest Seduction 4/14

[Katharina]

KarenH, MountainKat and Ceej!

[Sandra]

Hooray, Amanda, Joann, KarenH, MountainKat & Ceej!!!!!

[Anna's Herding Cats]

Nicola wrote: "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. H..."

Oops. Sorry, just saw this. I'll put Anna C in my posts from now on :)

[Joann]

Thanks, Sandra!

[Susan (susayq ~)]

Congrats, JoAnn, Amanda, MountainKat, KarenH and Ceej!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Thanks Katharina, Sandra and Susan!

[Katharina]

April 2012 Monthly Reading Challenge
5/6 Completed

1. 'A' Title Almost Heaven Judith McNaught

2. to me The Conqueror Brenda Joyce 4/22 ★★★★

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 ★★★ 1/2

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

[KarenF]

Congrats to all the finishers!

I'm upping to all 10.

8/10 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
Kansas: The Lion's Lady by Julie Garwood
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
Earth Day: Stormwalker by Allyson James 4/22/12
Take a Chance Day: Blood Rights by Kristen Painter 4/6/12
Babe Ruth Day: Squeeze Play by Kate Angell 4/21/12
Shrimp Scampi Day: Rising Tides by Nora Roberts 4/17/12
My Choice: Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews 4/1/12

Unread:

Read:

[Joann]

Thanks, Susan!

[Valorie]

8/10 Done

1. April: Allyson James - The Black Dragon 4/12 ★★★★
2. Happy B-Day Tania!: Sex and the Psychic Witch
3. Kansas: Tool Belt Defender by Carla Cassidy 4/17 ★★★
4. Fourth Month: Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones 4/8 ★★★★★
5. Eight Track: The Ninth Daughter by Barbara Hamilton
6. Earth Day: Sleeping With the Wolf by Maddy Barone 4/14 ★★★★
7. Take a Chance: Deep in the Valley by Robyn Carr 4/13 ★★★
8. Babe Ruth Day: The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton 4/10 ★★★★
9. Shrimp Scampi Day: Peach Cobbler Murder by Joanne Fluke 4/18 ★★★
10. My Choice: Intern With The Vampire by Kit Iwasaki 4/6 ★★★★

[Wan]

RRRC: Monthly - April 2012
1-30 April 2012
4/8

1. “A" is for April: Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian 4/5 (4)
2. Happy Birthday! Michelle April 8th: The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston 4/22 (4.5)
4.4th Month-4th in series: Born of Shadows 4/9 (5)
5. Eight Track Tape Day
6. Earth Day-Nature:
7. Take a Chance Day-New-2-me Author:
8. Babe Ruth Day:
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day-Near Water (FL): Alien Tango by Gini Koch 4/15 (5)
10. My Choice: The Guardian by Sherrilyn Kenyon

[Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos)]

Challenge Duration: April 1 to April 30, 2012
3/7

1 Amber Kizer Author Meridian 4/4
4
6
7 Fracture 4/19
8
9
10 Eat Prey Love 4/17

[Amy J.]

In for 8

8/8
1. A is for April: The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag by Alan Bradley Finished 4/7
2. Happy Birthday Anne (April 7): Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James Finished 4/14
4. Fourth Month: Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon Finished 4/21(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): Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas Finished 4/5
6. Earth Day: Windfall by Rachel Caine Finished 4/20
7. Take a Chance Day: One Dance with a Duke by Tessa Dare Finished 4/8
9: National Shrimp Scampi Day: The Time Machine by H.G. Wells Finihed 4/20 (112 pages)
10: Reader's Choice: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean Finished 4/7

[Shea]

Way to go, Amy J!

[Susan (susayq ~)]

Congrats, Amy J!

[Katharina]

Amy J. !

[PepperP0t]

congrats, Amy J

[Cathy]

RRRC April Monthly Challenge
Completed 10/10

1. “A" is for April: Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'. Armstrong, Kelley Industrial Magic4/11/12

2. Happy Birthday!: Fair Game by Patricia Briggs from Christine’s shelf 4/9/12

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Kansas. May B. by Caroline Starr Rose4/22/12

4. Fourth Month: Read a book that has four words in the title Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones4/2/12

5. Eight Track Tape Day - April 11: Read a book either written or set during or before the 1970s The Garden Intrigue by Lauren Willig4/12/12

6. Earth Day - April 22: Read a book with a green cover. Hidden Away by Maya Banks4/22/12

7. Take a Chance Day - April 23: Read a book by a new (to you) authorKiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips4/4/12

8. Babe Ruth Day - April 27: Read a book with a sports theme/athlete Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy4/18/12

9. National Shrimp Scampi Day - April 29: Read a book with a storyline revolving around food On the Steamy Side by Louisa Edwards4/20/12

10. Reader's Choice: The Duchess Diaries by Jillian Hunter4/3/12

[Bookchaser]

2012 April Monthly Challenge

10/10 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'.
The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper 04/09/12
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 04/10/12
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Kansas.
Heaven Sent by Pamela Morsi 04/24/12
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.
True Love and Other Disasters by Rachel Gibson 04/02/12
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 04/15/12
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.
A Knight to Cherish by Angie Ray 04/13/12
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.
Manhunting by Jennifer Crusie 04/02/12
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.
Nothing But Trouble by Rachel Gibson 04/04/12
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.
Sweet Trouble by Susan Mallery 04/13/12
10. Reader's Choice:
Sizzle and Burn by Jayne Ann Krentz 04/09/12

[Susan (susayq ~)]

Congrats Cathy and Bookchaser!!

[Laurie]

1. Elgin and Marie Long - Amelia Earhart - 4/4 to 4/9
2. Christie Craig - Divorced, Desperate and Dating - 4/8 to 4/12
3. Pat Gragg - The Rose Killer - 4/8 to 4/17
4. Anastasia Amor - A Corpse for Cozumel - 4/8 to 4/18
5. Piers Anthony - Castle Roogna - 4/8 to 4/13
6. Mary Anna Evans - Artifacts - 4/8 to 4/12
7. Joy Preble - Dreaming Anastasia - 4/8 to 4/14
8. Jerry Remy - Watching Baseball - 4/8 to 4/19
9. Robert W. Walker - Titanic 2012 - 4/14 to 4/24
10. Shannon McKenna - Fade to Midnight - 4/1 to 4/5



Done!

[Susan (susayq ~)]

Congrats, Laurie!

[Sandra]

Hooray, Amy J, Cathy, Bookchaser & Laurie!!!!

[Sandra]

RRRC April 2012 Challenge

4/7 Completed


1. “A" is for April: Anne Marsh - Bond with Me
2. Happy Birthday!(Selena/Layla): Navarro's Promise 4/4/12 ★★★
3. Fourth Month: Mine to Possess
4. Earth Day - April 22: Hexed 24/4/12 ★★★★
5. Take a Chance Day - April 23: Viper Moon
6. Babe Ruth Day - April 27: Bear Meets Girl 2/4/12 ★★★★★
7. Reader's Choice: Embrace The Darkness 6/4/12 ★★★★

[Barbara ★]

READ: 9/10

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 4/23
✔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) 4/23
✔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

[Katharina]

Cathy, Bookchaser and Laurie!

[Nicola]

April Monthly Challenge
10/8 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 04/22
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.
No One But You by Jillian Hart 04/22
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.
Slow Hands by Leslie Kelly 04/20
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

[Nicola]

Congratulations to all the finishers - I think I have you all:
Amanda
Joann
Karen H
MountainKat
Ceej
Amy J
Cathy
Bookchaser
Laurie

Karen F - you can do it!

[Erin]

Only ended up finishing 6!

A For April In Total Surrender-Anne Mallory 4/20
Happy Birthday Adriana the Duke and I-Julia Quinn 4/13
4th Month Claimed by the Highlander-Julianne Maclean 4/5
Earth Day Home For the Holidays-Leanne Banks 4/21
Take A Chance Day the Accidental Princess-Michelle Willingham 4/14
Reader's Choice Notorious Pleasures-Elizabeth Hoyt 4/9

[Susan (susayq ~)]

congrats, Erin!

[Katharina]

Nicola and Erin!

[Amanda]

9/10 Completed
Updated 4-24-12


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:To Command and Collar by Cherise Sinclair 4-23-12 5 Stars
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:Going Cowboy Crazy by Katie Lane 4-22-12 5 Stars
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

[Sandra]

Hooray, Erin!

[Nikki ♥]

RRMC - April 2012
6/10


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 4/25/12
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

[Wan]

I'm changing to 5 books may be 7 but not 8 as planned.

RRRC: Monthly - April 2012
1-30 April 2012
4/5

1. “A" is for April: Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian 4/5 (4)
2. Happy Birthday! Michelle April 8th: The Mane Event 4/22 (4.5)
4. 4th Month-4th in series: Born of Shadows by Sherrilyn Kenyon 4/9 (5)
9. National Shrimp Scampi:Near water(FL):Alien Tango by Gini Koch 4/15 (5)
10. My Choice: Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward

[Angie]

All done!

1. “A" is for April: Darker After Midnight - Lara Adrian - April 6
4. Fourth Month: Seduced By The Storm - Sydney Croft - April 12
6. Earth Day - April 22: Archangel's Blade - Nalini Singh - April 13
7. Take a Chance Day - April 23: Immortal Warrior - Lisa Hendrix - April 9
10. Reader's Choice: Winter Solstice - Eden Bradley - April 1

[Katharina]

Angie!

[Susan (susayq ~)]

Congrats, Angie!

[Penney]

I almost forgot to post again...

2012 April Monthly Challenge
Duration April 1~ April 30, 2012
10/10 Read All Done!!!

1. "A" is For... The Many Sins of Lord Cameron by Jennifer Ashley 4/19 ✯✯✯½
2. Happy Birthday Regina!: Damien by Jacquelyn Frank 4/4 ✯✯✯✯
3. Kansas Love: Under the Desert Moon by Marsha Canham 4/4 ✯✯✯✯
4. As in #4 of a Great Series!: Sophia by D.B. Reynolds 4/16 ✯✯✯½
5. Before the 70's: The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever by Julia Quinn 4/2 ✯✯✯✯
6. Green for Earth Day: Hidden Away by Maya Banks 4/23 ✯✯✯
7. Give it Another Chance Already!: Succubus on Top by Richelle Mead 4/13 ✯✯✯
8. In Honor of The Babe: Double Play by Jill Shalvis 4/14 ✯✯✯✯
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day: How to Knit a Wild Bikini by Christie Ridgway 4/6 ✯✯✯
10. It's My Party!: Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward 4/11 ✯✯✯✯