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2012 May Monthly Challenge - Participant's Thread
Thanks Sandra and Katharina :)Congrats to everyone who is finished and good luck to those who are still at it...
**Complete**Read: 10/10
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2012 May Monthly ChallengeDuration May 1~May 31, 2012
10/10 Read ALL DONE!!!
1. "M" is for...:
2. Happy Birthday to Me!:
3. A Nice Irish Lad:
4. Cinco de Mayo:
5. May Flowers:
6. Second Chances:
7. Sci-Fi:
8. Kentucky Derby:
9. Mother's Day:
10. Thanks for the Rec Daffodil!:
1. 'M' is for May: Happy Hour of the Damned by Mark Henry (May 10th)2. Happy Birthday Ciera!: Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris (May 12th)
3. Geography: (Ireland) Tears of the Moon by Nora Roberts (May 15)
4. Cinco de Mayo (5 May): (5 words) Sex and the Psychic Witch by Annette Blair (May 19th)
5. May Day (May 1):(Summer) The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks (May 23rd)
6. Recommitment Month: (author) On the Bright Side I'm Now the Girlfriend of a Sex God by Louise Rennison (May 25th)
Hooray, Sandy, Bookchaser & Heather!!!
RRRC 2012 May Monthly ChallengeDuration: 01.05.2012. - 31.05.2012.
Books read: 10/10 (Completed at 25.5.2012.)
✓ 'M' is for May: author's last name starts with the letter 'M' ~ Last Sacrifice ☆☆☆☆ 15.05.
✓ Happy Birthday Dee! ~ Visions of Heat ☆☆☆☆ 06.05.
✓ Geography: a book that can be linked to Music ~ Backstage Pass ☆☆☆☆ 02.05.
✓ Cinco de Mayo (5 May): a book that has 5 words ~ Throne of the Crescent Moon ☆☆☆ 17.05.
✓ May Day (May 1): flowers on the cover ~ Holy Smokes ☆☆☆☆ 10.05.
✓ Recommitment Month: give a second chance to the author ~ Single White Vampire ☆☆☆ 25.5.
✓ Towel Day (25 May): science-fiction book ~ Silent Blade ☆☆☆☆ 17.05.
✓ Kentucky Derby: a book that takes place in Kentucky ~ Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs ☆☆☆ 19.05.
✓ Mother's Day: the main character is a mother ~ The Italian's Revenge ☆☆☆ 01.05.
✓ Reader's Choice: read any book of your choice ~ Angelfall ☆☆☆ 08.05.
Awesome job Susayq, Dawn(Kat N Hat), Lauren, Sandy, Bookchaser, Heather, Penney, and Dragana!Those of you still reading - keep it up. We have a few more days yet!
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RRMC - May 20124/10
1. "M" Title:
2. Birthday:
3. Ireland:
4. Cinco de Mayo:
5. May Day: The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts
6. Recommitment Month: Atlantis Awakening by Alyssa Day
7. Towel Day:
8. Kentucky Derby:
9. Mother's Day:
10. Reader's Choice:
All done. Congrats to everyone who finished.2012 May Monthly Challenge
Duration: May 1 to May 31, 2012
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9/101. 'M' is for May: Read a book that starts with the letter 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with the letter 'M'.
Mercenary's Perfect Mission- Carla Cassidy (HRS #1708 - June 2012) 05/05/20122. Happy Birthday! Read a book from a May 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 Soutpaw285
Instant Attraction - Jill Shalvis (Brava - Feb 2009)3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Ireland or a book that can be linked to Music, dance or poems (i.e the main character can be a dancer etc).
No Ordinary Joe - Michelle Celmer (HSE #2196 - June 2012) 05/13/2012 4. Cinco de Mayo (5 May): Read a book that has 5 words or is 5th in a series or takes place in Mexico.
Undone by Her Tender Touch - Maya Banks (HD #2155 - May 2012) 05/12/20125. May Day (May 1): Read a book that takes place in Summer or a book with flowers on the cover.
Exclusively Yours - Shannon Stacey (HQN - Dec 2011) 05/01/20126. Recommitment Month: Read a book that you've given up on or give a second chance to the author.
Matchmaking by Moonlight - Teresa Hill (HSE #2189 - May 2012) 05/19/20127. Towel Day (25 May): Towel Day is celebrated as a tribute to Douglas Adams. Read any book by Douglas Adams or any science-fiction book.
8. Kentucky Derby: Read a book that has any horse race or a book that features horses prominently or a book that takes place in Kentucky.
The Cowboy Takes a Bride - Lori Wilde (Avon - April 2012) 05/16/20129. Mother's Day: Read a book where the main character is a mother (single or expectant).
Undeniably Yours - Shannon Stacey (HQN - Feb 2012) 05/02/201210. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
Navy Rules - Geri Krotow (HS #1786 - June 2012) 05/26/2012My reviews can be found here Susan's 2012 Reading List as well as on my goodreads page
May Monthly Reading ChallengeI need some more clarification before committing to read all ten this month, but I am hoping to make that happen. I'll post as I go!
10 0f 10, Updated 5.25.12 - Done!!
1. 'M' is for May: Golden Eyes Maya Banks 5.13.12
2. Happy Birthday Michelle!: Storm's Heart by Thea Harrison 5.25.12
3. Geography - Ireland: Ruby Tuesday by Mari Carr 5.11.12
4. Cinco de Mayo (May 5): All She Wants For Christmas by Jaci Burton 5.6.12
5. May Day (May 1): Stranger in My Arms by Lisa KLeypas 5.11.12
6. Recommitment Month: Loving the Highlander by Janet Chapman 5.16.12
7. Towel Day (May 25): Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb 5.18.12
8. Kentucky Derby: Gabe by Lori Foster 5.19.12
9. Mother's Day: Seducing Simon by Maya Banks 5.20.12
10. Reader's Choice: The Gamble by Kristen Ashely 5.6.12
Congratulations to all of the finishers!
Update: COMPLETED!RRRC May 2012 Monthly Challenge
Duration: 5.1.2012 ~ 5.30.2012
Completed: 10/10
School's Out - Forever by James Patterson
7. Towel Day (25 May - Science Fiction): Article 5 by Kristem Simmons
RRRC May Monthly Challenge2/3 Completed
4. Cinco de Mayo (5 May): The Ask and the Answer y Patrick Ness
9. Mother's Day:
10. Reader's Choice:
Hooray, Ceej, Wan, MountainKat & Rachael!!!!
RRRC May 2012 Monthly Challenge7/8 Completed
1. M - Judy Mays - Sheala 19/5/12 ★★★★★
2. Happy Birthday to Me :) - Kindling the Moon 9/5/12 ★★★★1/2
3. Cinco de Mayo (5 May) - Hostage to Pleasure 13/5/12 ★★★★★
4 Flowers on the cover - The Third Circle 12/5/12 ★★★★
5. Scifi - Rees
6. Kentucky Derby - Wolf Tracker 21/5/12 ★★★★★
7. Mother's Day - Because Your Vampire Said So 27/5/12 ★★★
8. Choice - A Brush of Darkness 11/5/12 ★★★★
RRRC May 2012 ChallengeRead: 10/10 Done!!
2. Happy Birthday Elise!: Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
Signed up for 5 post #96 and got in a few more!8/5 Read
✔1. 'M' is for May: Demon Night by Meljean Brook 5/10/12
✔2. Happy Birthday, Joann! The Immortal Hunter by Lynsay Sands 5/12/12
✔3. Geography: East by Edith Pattou (music: flute player) 5/27/12
✔4. Cinco de Mayo (5 May): Spider’s Revenge by Jennifer Estep 5/17/12
✔5. May Day (May 1): Lead Me On by Victoria Dahl 5/13/12
6. Recommitment Month: (Pass)
✔7. Towel Day (25 May): Blacklisted by Gena Showalter 5/13/12
8. Kentucky Derby: (Pass)
✔9. Mother's Day: Timeless by Gail Carriger 5/5/12
✔10. Reader's Choice: Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh 5/3/12
RRMC - May 20125/10
1. "M" Title:
2. Birthday:
3. Ireland:
4. Cinco de Mayo:
5. May Day:
6. Recommitment Month: Atlantis Awakening by Alyssa Day
7. Towel Day:
8. Kentucky Derby:
9. Mother's Day:
10. Reader's Choice:
Congratulations to all the finishers!I'm in for 6 this month.
RRRC 2012 May Monthly Challenge
Duration: May 1, 2012 - May 31, 2012
6/6 Read
Challenge Complete 05.27.12
1. 'M' is for May: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley, 05.16.12 ★★★★★
2. Happy Birthday to me!: Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward, 05.06.12 ★★★★
4. Cinco de Mayo (5 May): One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost, 05.06.12 ★★★★
5. May Day (May 1): The Next Always by Nora Roberts, 05.27.12 ★★★★★
7. Towel Day (25 May): Honor Among Enemies by David Weber, 05.26.12 ★★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Key Lime Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke, 05.08.12 ★★★
Wan ~DragonsWan~, MountainKat, Rachael, Erin, Judithe and Joann!
I'm in, I'll try to do all 10 categories.10/10. FINISHED 5/27/12
1. 'M' is for May: Read a book that starts with the letter 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with the letter 'M'. A Little Harmless Fascination by Melissa Schroeder done 5/4/12
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. May Birthday List. The Unsung Hero off of Southpaw285's shelf. Happy Birthday Southpaw285! done 5/25/12
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Ireland or a book that can be linked to Music, dance or poems (i.e the main character can be a dancer etc). Emerald Dungeon done 5/24/12
4. Cinco de Mayo (5 May): Read a book that has 5 words or is 5th in a series or takes place in Meixco. Four Guys And A Witch done 5/16/12
5. May Day (May 1): Read a book that takes place in Summer or a book with flowers on the cover. Sweet as Sin done 5/6/12
6. Recommitment Month: Read a book that you've given up on or give a second chance to the author. Sevin done 5/13/12 I had given up on Elizabeth Amber after about the 3rd book in this series. I picked up Sevin and I thought it was better than the others that I had read.
7. Towel Day (25 May): Towel Day is celebrated as a tribute to Douglas Adams. Read any book by Douglas Adams or any science-fiction book. King of Sword and Sky done 5/27/12
8. Kentucky Derby: Read a book that has any horse race or a book that features horses prominently or a book that takes place in Kentucky. Caine's Reckoning (horses are the main mode of transport so they are always featured) done 5/16/12
9. Mother's Day: Read a book where the main character is a mother (single or expectant). The Bear and the Bride done 5/1/12
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice Siren in Bloom done 5/12/12
Way to go:Ceej, Wan~DragonsWan~, MountainKat,
Rachael,Erin B., Judithe, Joann and Sassafrass!!
For those of you, like me, who are trying to get in a few more, we only have a few more days. Good luck!
READ: 6/9
1. 'M' is for May: Master of Crows - Grace Draven
✔2. Happy Birthday Babbling AKA Christina! Kiss of Fate - Deborah Cooke 5/20
✔3. Geography:Ireland Earl of Darkness - Alix Rickloff 5/26
✔4. Cinco de Mayo (5 May): Forbidden Nights with a Vampire - Kerrelyn Sparks 5/11
✔5. May Day (May 1): The Forever Kiss - Thea Devine 5/25
6. Recommitment Month: SKIP (I don't have time to read something I've given up on.)
7. Towel Day (25 May): Ship of Magic - Robin Hobb
8. Kentucky Derby: On Ice - David Ramus (has horse on cover and plot is centered around stolen show-horse breeding samples)
✔9. Mother's Day: The Angel and the Highlander - Donna Fletcher (heroine gets pregnant) 5/24
✔10. Reader's Choice:PIFM: Lucinda, Dangerously - Sunny 5/4
8/8 Completed!M For May Seduced by the Highlander-Julianne Maclean 5/15
Happy Birthday Elissa Highland Vow-Hannah Howell 5/10
Geography Countess of Scandal-Laurel McKee 5/23
Cinco de Mayo Captured By A Rogue Lord-Katharine Ashe 5/9
May Day Wicked Angel-Julia London 5/16
Recommitment Month Good Girls Don't-Victoria Dahl 5/22
Mother's Day The Widow's Bargain-Juliet Landon 5/21
Reader's Choice Lords of Desire-Virginia Henley 5/25
RRMC - May 20126/10
1. "M" Title:
2. Birthday:
3. Ireland:
4. Cinco de Mayo:
5. May Day:
6. Recommitment Month:
7. Towel Day:
8. Kentucky Derby:
9. Mother's Day:
10. Reader's Choice: Desire by Kailin Gow
Duration: 5/1/12 - 5/31/128/8 COMPLETED !!
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Sassafrass and Erin!I don't know how I happened to miss you in my previous post. Sorry.
I'm in! I want to try for all 10! I will post books as I go! Thanks!May 1, 2012-May 31, 2012
10/10 DONE!!! May 28, 2012
1. 'M' is for May:Magnolia
5/42. Happy Birthday! (to me!!):Wizard and Glass
5/183. Geography:Born in Fire
5/234. Cinco de Mayo (5 May): Just One of the Guys
5/95. May Day (May 1): Where Wildflowers Bloom
5/286. Recommitment Month:Speaker for the Dead
5/3 7. Towel Day (25 May): Xenocide
5/168. Kentucky Derby: If Wishes Were Horses LP
5/269. Mother's Day: The Language of Flowers
5/410. Reader's Choice:Twist of Fate
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RRRC May 2012 Monthly Challenge8/8 Completed FINISHED 27/5/12
1. M - Judy Mays - Sheala 19/5/12 ★★★★★
2. Happy Birthday to Me :) - Kindling the Moon 9/5/12 ★★★★1/2
3. Cinco de Mayo (5 May) - Hostage to Pleasure 13/5/12 ★★★★★
4 Flowers on the cover - The Third Circle 12/5/12 ★★★★
5. Scifi - Avenge 5/5/12 ★★★★★
6. Kentucky Derby - Wolf Tracker 21/5/12 ★★★★★
7. Mother's Day - Because Your Vampire Said So 27/5/12 ★★★
8. Choice - A Brush of Darkness 11/5/12 ★★★★
Thanks, Sandra! :)Congrats to all those who have finished! AND to those who haven't quite made it yet! This was my first monthly challenge and it was much harder than I anticipated. I love to read but fitting the books I wanted to read into the categories at hand was harder than I thought it would be. It was still tons of fun though and I look forward to the next one!
RRRC May 2012 Monthly ChallengeDuration: May 1 - 31, 2012
5/5 Completed !!!
1. 'M' is for May: Midnight's Wild Passion by Anna Campbell 5/13
2. Happy Birthday southpow285 ! Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr 5/6
3. Geography: If You Could See Me Now by Cecelia Ahern 5/29
4. Cinco de Mayo (5 May): High Five by Janet Evanovich 5/11
7. Towel Day (25 May): Delirium by Lauren Oliver 5/9
Sadly, there's no way I'm getting to the book I was going to use for Cinco de Mayo, so I think I'm done.4/5 completed
1. 'M' is for May: Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas – May 26
2. Happy Birthday, Cathy! Insurgent by Veronica Roth – May 12
3. Geography: Atticus O’Sullivan in Tricked by Kevin Hearne – May 06
4. Cinco de Mayo (5 May): Dark Needs at Night’s Edge by Kresley Cole - TBR :(
10. Reader's Choice: Red, White, and Blood by Christopher Farnsworth – May 15
I kinda cheated because I just joined...not all books are exactly what I would have chosen had I started at the beginning of the month.1. 'Moon Over Manifest' by Clare Vanderpool (5-5)
2. 'The Cat in the Hat' by Dr. Seuss (5-29)
3. 'The Cat in the Hat Comes Back' by Dr. Seuss 5-29
4. 'The Sorcerer of the North' (Ranger's Apprentice #5) by John Flanagan (5-16)
5. 'The Grapes of Wrath' by John Steinbeck (5-11)
6. 'Millionare's Dinner Party' by Maurice Balme (5-23)
7. 'Fahrenheit 451' by Ray Bradbury (5-27)
8. 'Sybil's Night Ride' by Karen B. Winnick (5-24)
9. 'Flunking Sainthood' by Jana Riess (5-7)
10. 'Waterfall' (River of Time #1) by Lisa Tawn Bergren (5-9)
MAY10 of 10 Complete!
√ 1. Starts with “M”: Slow Ride by Erin McCarthy – 5/15
√ 2. Happy Birthday Lori!: Size 12 Is Not Fat by Meg Cabot – 5/23
√ 3. Ireland: Kiss Me, I'm Irish by Roxanne St. Clair et al. (Irish guys) – 5/29
√ 4. Cinco de Mayo: The Fireman Who Loved Me by Jennifer Bernard (5 word title) – 5/16
√ 5. May Day: Lily of the Nile by Stephanie Dray (flowers on cover) – 5/22
√ 6. Recommitment Month: Infamous by Suzanne Brockmann (try-again author) 5/21
√ 7. Towel Day: Delirium by Lauren Oliver (Sci-Fi>Dystopia) – 5/4
√ 8. Kentucky Derby: Trouble Me by Laura Moore (riding school) – 5/19
√ 9. Mother’s Day: Three-Day Town by Margaret Maron (step-mother) – 5/18
√ 10. Reader's Choice: A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught – 5/14
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1. 'M' is for May: Master of Crows - Grace Draven
✔2. Happy Birthday Babbling AKA Christina! Kiss of Fate - Deborah Cooke 5/20
3. Geography: Earl of Darkness - Alix Rickloff
✔4. Cinco de Mayo (5 May): Forbidden Nights with a Vampire - Kerrelyn Sparks 5/11
5. May Day (May 1): The Forever Kiss - Thea Devine
6. Recommitment Month: SKIP (I don't have time to read something I've given up on.)
7. Towel Day (25 May): Ship of Magic - Robin Hobb
8. Kentucky Derby: On Ice - David Ramus (has horse on cover and plot is centered around stolen show-horse breeding samples)
✔9. Mother's Day: The Angel and the Highlander - Donna Fletcher (heroine gets pregnant) 5/24
✔10. Reader's Choice:PIFM: Lucinda, Dangerously - Sunny 5/4