2012 May Monthly Challenge - Participant's Thread

[Anja]

Only one book for me this month. I'm dealing with the mother of all reading slumps. Congrats to everyone who finished.

1/10

10. Reader's Choice: The Luckiest by Piper Vaughn & M.J. O’Shea 5/10

[Nikki ♥]

RRMC - May 2012
7/10


1. "M" Title: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins 5/26/12
2. Birthday: Nairabell's shelf Switched by Amanda Hocking 5/21/12
3. Ireland:
4. Cinco de Mayo:
5. May Day: The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts 5/27/12
6. Recommitment Month: Atlantis Awakening by Alyssa Day 5/28/12
7. Towel Day: Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare 5/14/12
8. Kentucky Derby:
9. Mother's Day: A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon 5/11/12
10. Reader's Choice: Desire by Kailin Gow 5/28/12

[Katharina]

Lynne!

[Sandra]

Hooray, Skandia, Lynne & Shazzy!!!

[Katharina]

Shazzy!

[~Leslie~]

I have to say, the little yellow jumping cheerleader thingies make me so happy! Congratulations to all the finishers!

[KarenF]

Congrats to all finishers!

8/8 Read - Complete

M is for May: The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper 5/5/12
Happy B-Day to Me! Eleven Scandals to Start to Win a Duke's Heart by Sarah MacLean 5/7/12
Ireland: Tricked by Kevin Hearne 5/19/12
Cinco de Mayo: Blood Hunt by Shannon K. Butcher 5/29/12
May Day: Orchid by Jayne Castle 5/12/12
Towel Day: Betrayal in Death by J.D. Robb 5/3/12
Mother's Day: The Defiant Hero by Suzanne Brockmann 5/11/12
My Choice: Hex Marks the Spot by Madelyn Alt 5/13/12

Unread: All Done!


Read:

[Cathy]

RRRC May Monthly Challenge
Completed 9/10

1. 'M' is for May: Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with the letter 'M'. MacAlister, Katie Playing With Fire5/4/12

2. Happy Birthday! Lover Reborn from My List by JR Ward5/8/12

3. Geography: Read a book whose character is Irish The Marriage Risk (Midnight Sons Series #2)
by Debbie Macomber5/20/12

4. Cinco de Mayo (5 May): Read a book that has 5 words Tempted by Her Innocent Kiss by Maya Banks5/19/12

5. May Day (May 1): Read a book with flowers on the cover. The Dangerous Gentleman by Julia London

6. Recommitment Month: One Bite Stand by Nina Bangs5/22/12

7. Towel Day (25 May): Read any science-fiction book. The Yiddish Policemen's Union by Michael Chabon5/30/12

8. Kentucky Derby: Read a book that features horses Saddled and Spurred by Lorelei James5/30/12

9. Mother's Day: Read a book where the main character is a mother (single or expectant). Wanted by Her Lost Love by Maya Banks5/11/12

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice The Night Circus by Erin Morganstern5/3/12

[Nicola]

2012 May Monthly Challenge
10/8

*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'.
May Day by Jess Lourey --04/05
*2. Happy Birthday Nicole! 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
Black Rose by Nora Roberts -- 30/05
*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).
The Best Laid Plans by Terry Fallis -- 13/05
*4. Cinco de Mayo (5 May): Read a book that has 5 words or is 5th in a series or takes place in Mexico.
Lucy Blue, Where Are You? by Louise Hardwood -- 29/05

*5. May Day (May 1): Read a book that takes place in Summer
Demonglass by Rachel Hawkins -- 02/05
*6. Recommitment Month: Read a book that you've given up on or give a second chance to the author.
The Truant Officer by Derek Ciccone -- 08/05. I began this months ago, but could not get into it. I left it again and again. This spurred me on to start again and actually finish it, and also completed another challenge for me!
*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.
Destined by Allison Kraft -- 14/05
*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.
Bluegrass State of Mind by Kathleen Brooks -- May 24
*9. Mother's Day: Read a book where the main character is a mother (single or expectant).
The Last Innocent Hour by Barbara Taylor Sissel -- 06/05
*10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
Second Time Around by Beth Kendrick -- 16/05

[Nicola]

CONGRATULATIONS Erin, Leslie, Tonya, Sandra, Skandia, Lynne, Shazzy and Karen F. Way to go!

Thanks for joining us Maria and Tonya - hope you stick around next month too!

[Sandra]

Hooray, Karen & Nicola!!

Thanks Katharina & Nicola ;)

Love the cheerleaders, always :D

[Patricia]

3/3 done

1. 'M' is for May: McCray Cheyenne Vampires Dead Ahead 5/21

4. Cinco de Mayo (5 May):Obsidian Flame Caris Roane 5th book 5/30

10. Reader's Choice: Deadly Descendant Jenna Black 5/16

[Sandra]

Hooray, Patty!

[Raine]

May Monthly Challenge
Read 5/8

1. M is for May: Ruined 05/16/2012 ***
5. May day: Island of Flowers 05/01/2012 ***
8. Kentucky Derby: Irish Thoroughbred 05/29/2012 **
9. Mothers Day: Shelter Mountain 05/27/2012 ****
10. My choice: Virgin River 05/19/2012 ****

[ɑƨħŵɑɡ ♥Team Magnus Damora FOREVER♥]

YAY! finally, I completed it..I was so close to not making this one.. (hate finals for that xD) .. Congrats finishers

May 2012 RRRC Monthly Challenge
Status: 10/10 Completed
Updated: 05.31

1. 'M' is for May: Legend 05/29
2. Happy Birthday! (Happy Birthday Anne) The Villa 05/23
3. Geography: (linked to dance) Reflections ~ 05/30
4. Cinco de Mayo (5 May): I've Got Your Number ~ 05/19
5. May Day (May 1): Desires of the Dead ~ 05/15
6. Recommitment Month: My Soul to Take ~ 05/31
7. Towel Day: Matched ~ 05/12
8. Kentucky Derby: Kentucky Rich ~ 05/21
9. Mother's Day: Accidentally Yours ~ 05/18
10. Reader's Choice: The Iron King ~ 05/09

Complete:

[Nikki ♥]

RRMC - May 2012
8/10


1. "M" Title: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins 5/26/12
2. Birthday: Nairabell's shelf Switched by Amanda Hocking 5/21/12
3. Ireland: Ceremony in Death by J. D. Robb 5/31/12
4. Cinco de Mayo:
5. May Day: The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts 5/27/12
6. Recommitment Month: Atlantis Awakening by Alyssa Day 5/28/12
7. Towel Day: Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare 5/14/12
8. Kentucky Derby:
9. Mother's Day: A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon 5/11/12
10. Reader's Choice: Desire by Kailin Gow 5/28/12

[Ann (Noumena12)]

10 of 10 Completed

Noumena12 Reads Blog Post

1. 'M' is for May: Under Fire (Elite Force, #3) by Mann, Catherine 5/19

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 Amanda! Sex, Lies and the Southern Belle by DeNosky, Kathie 5/22

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.

3. Geography: Hard Case Cowboy by Bruhns, Nina 5/21

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).

4. Cinco de Mayo (5 May): Sweet Spot (Richmond Rogues, #5) by Angell, Kate 5/9

Read a book that has 5 words or is 5th in a series or takes place in Mexico.

5. May Day (May 1): Almost Summer: A Fool's Gold Novella (Fool's Gold, #6.2) by Mallery, Susan 5/6

Read a book that takes place in Summer or a book with flowers on the cover.

6. Recommitment Month: Unstoppable: Love with the Proper Stranger\Letters to Kelly by Brockmann, Suzanne 5/13

Read a book that you've given up on or give a second chance to the author.

7. Towel Day (25 May): Blood and Fire (McClouds & Friends #8) by Shannon McKenna 5/27

Towel Day is celebrated as a tribute to Douglas Adams. Read any book by Douglas Adams or any science-fiction book.

8. Kentucky Derby: Summer Days (Fool's Gold, #7) by Mallery, Susan 5/30

Read a book that has any horse race or a book that features horses prominently or a book that takes place in Kentucky.

9. Mother's Day: Code of Honor (Special Operations #1) by Mann, Catherine 5/20

Read a book where the main character is a mother (single or expectant).

10. Reader's Choice: Be Still My Vampire Heart (Love at Stake #3) (Love at Stake #3) by Sparks, Kerrelyn 5/4

Read any book of your choice

[Katharina]

KarenF, Nicola, Patty, Ashwaq and Ann!

[Katharina]

May 2012 Monthly Reading Challenge
5/5 Completed in the nick of time

1. 'M' Book The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie Jennifer Ashley 5/31

2. Kimberley Keeper of the Dream Penelope Williamson 5/7
3. Jewels of the Sun: The Gallaghers of Ardmore Trilogy #1 Nora Roberts 5/18

5. May Flowers Tears of the Moon Nora Roberts 5/23

10. My Choice Letters to Kelly Suzanne Brockmann 5/10

[Amanda]

2012 May Monthly Challenge
Duration: May 1, 2012 ~ May 31, 2012
Completed: 5/5 ~ Finished!

1. 'M' is for May: Mercy by Julie Garwood (5/10)
2. Happy Birthday To Me!! - The Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockmann (5/23)
4. Cinco de Mayo (5 May): The Truth About Lord Stoneville by Sabrina Jeffries (5/15)
8. Kentucky Derby: Wishes in the Wind by Andrea Kane (5/26)
10. Reader's Choice: Paper Hearts by Maureen Child (5/3)

[Donna]

I'm in, I'll try for all ten. not sure what I'll use for sci-fi though.
10/10

1. 'M' is for May: Making Spirits Bright Fern Michael and 3 others 5/12
2. Happy Birthday to me! Exclusively Yours By Shannon Stacey 5/21
3. Geography: Holiday in Death 5/26
4. Cinco de Mayo (5 May): Love, Laughter & Lucky Marbles by Kate Hewitt 5/29
5. May Day (May 1): Squeeze Play by Kate Angell 5/5
6. Recommitment Month: Fatally Frosted by Jessica Beck (didn't really like the first one but I'll try the next since my sister had it.) 5/29
7. Towel Day (25 May): Space Junque by LK Rigel 5/31
8. Kentucky Derby: Dance on the Wind by Brenda K Jernigan 5/28
9. Moms day: Undeniably Yours bu Shannon Stacey 5/22
10. Reader's Choice: Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts 5/4

Curveball by Kate Angell 5/5
Glazed Murder by Jessica Beck 5/19

[Kerstin]

RRRC May Monthly Challenge
3/3 Completed

4. Cinco de Mayo (5 May): The Ask and the Answer by Patrick Ness 31/05/12 ★★★★
9. Mother's Day: The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh 13/5/12 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Phoenix Rising by Philippa Ballantine 26/05/12 ★★★★

[Carrie]

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)
7.7. Towel Day (25 May): (Science Fiction)Rebellion (Star Gate, Book 1) by Bill McCay (May 31st)



I read 7, I'm happy with that. I never set a goal, it was more so a see how many I could do.

[Barbara ★]

READ: 8/9

✔1. 'M' is for May: Master of Crows - Grace Draven 5/31
✔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 5/29
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

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

*phew* In the nick of time...

Read: 8/8

1. "M" is for May - Between Sinners and Saints √ 6 May
2. Happy Birthday Joanne - Without Reservations (With or Without #2) √ 3 May
4. Fabulous Five - Bulletproof √ 18 May
5. May Day - Duty & Devotion √ 11 May
6. Recommittment Day - Prince Joe √ 31 May
7. Towel Day - A Chip in His Shoulder √ 4 May
8. Kentucky Derby - No Going Home √ 14 May
10. Me time - Ghost Hunter √ 23 May

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Congrats to all the finishers!

(Could everyone just imagine a cheer-squad emoticon now :)

[Vi]

Sorry, I haven't been around to cheer everyone :(

Congrats to all the finishers!!

[Valorie]

Hooray for all the finishers this month!

10/10 Done Yay!

1. May: Murder on a Bad Hair Day by Anne George 5/5 ★★★
2. Happy B-Day Vanessa: Raintree: Haunted by LWJ 5/12 ★★★★
3. Ireland: Shadowfever by KMM 5/20 ★★★
4. Cinco de Mayo: Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble by H.P. Mallory 5/25 ★★★★
5. May Day: A Rose from the Dead by Kate Collins 5/2 ★★★★
6. Recommit: The Lunatic Cafe by LKH 5/16 ★★★★
7. Towel/Sci-Fi: Boneshaker by Cherie Priest 5/29 ★★★
8. Kentucky Derby: Tacked to Death by Michele Scott 5/10 ★★★
9. Mother's Day: The Defiant Hero 5/23 ★★
10. My Choice: Cinder by Marissa Meyer 5/4 ★★★★

[Katharina]

Amanda, Donna, Kerstin, Carrie, Jane(PS), Valorie and Barbara (runner-up)!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Such a cute little cheer-squad! Thanks K :)

[Nicola]

Congratulations
Patty
Ashwaq
Ann(Noumena12)
Katharina
Amanda
Donna
Kerstin
Carrie
Jane(ps)
Valorie!!

Way to go everyone!

[Nicola]

The May Monthly Challenge Results:
Finishing with 10 books are:
Ann(Noumena12)
Ashwaq
Bookchaser
Donna
Dragana
ErinB
Heather
Herding Cats
Hina
JoJo
Karen H
Laurie
Lynne
MountainKat
Nicola
Penney
Rachael
Sassafrass
Shazzy
Tonya
Valorie

Finishing with 9 books:
Allison
Cathy
Maria
Susan

Finishing with 8 books:
Barbara
Ceej
Erin
Jane (PS)
Judithe
Karen F
Leslie
Nikki
Sandra

Finishing with 7 books:
Carrie

Finishing with 6 books:
Joann

Finishing with 5 books:
Aleksandra
Amanda
Dawn (Kat N Hat)
Katharina
Kirsten
Lauren
Nelly
Raine
Sandy
Skandia
Wan~DragonsWan~

Finishing with 4 books:
Christine
Fran

Finishing with 3 books:
Hayley
Kerstin
Kesha
Kim L.
Patty
Shea
Susan(susayq)

Finishing with 2 booksL
Aiobhan
LethalLovely
Melissa

Finishing with 1 book:
Anja

**Please check the Leaderboard thread for all of the statistics**

[Sandra]

Hooray, Ashwaq, Ann, Katharina, Amanda, Donna, Kerstin, Carrie, Jane & Valorie !!!!!!!!!

[Valorie]

Thanks ladies!

[Katharina]

Thanks Sandra

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Thanks everyone! and thanks Nicola for another great monthly challenge :)

[Julianna]

Sorry for my tardiness. Just realized I didn't post my final update.

1. 'M' is for May: A Mother's Wisdom ed. by Cathryn J. Lombardo (5/2)★★★★1/2

2. Happy Birthday!: Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon (Joann) (5/31)★★★★1/2

4. Cinco de Mayo (5 May): Love Is in the Title by R.J. Scott (5/1)★★★★★

8. Kentucky Derby: Where Have all the Cowboys Gone? by Kate Pearce (5/21)★★★

10. Reader's Choice: Truth Or Dare by Lori Foster (5/23)★★★★★

Completed 5/10

[Nicola]

No problem Julie - I have updated you on the leaderboard!

[Daffodil]

Sorry for the late post, I only finished 6.

RRRC May 2012 Challenge
May 1-31, 2012

Finished: 6/10

1. 'M' is for May
Mine Till Midnight, Lisa Kleypas, 5-2-12

2. Happy Birthday Dee!
Caine's Reckoning, Sara McCarty, 5-15-12

3. Geography: Ireland

4. Cinco de Mayo (5 May) 5th in a series
Love in the Afternoon, Lisa Kleypas, 5-16-12

5. May Day (May 1)
Oracle's Moon, Thea Harrison, 5-30-12

6. Recommitment Month

7. Towel Day (25 May)

8. Kentucky Derby

9. Mother's Day
Shadow Heir, Richelle Mead, 5-20-12

10. Reader's Choice
Plague Town, Diana Fredsti, 5-17-12

[Nicola]

Sorry Daffodil, I must have missed this earlier. It is updated now.