“A Look Back” ~ A Year of Books from Gigi’s Favorite Read of the Month

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Lisa Kay wrote: "I'll repeat what CaroB said again, Robin, and say LOVE your set-up. In fact, I'm going to steal it. ☺ Hope you don't mind?"

Thanks LK!! LOL Of course I don't mind :) Anyone is welcome to use my set-ups!!!

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

CaroB wrote: "Lisa Kay wrote: "I'll repeat what CaroB said again, Robin, and say LOVE your set-up. In fact, I'm going to steal it. ☺ Hope you don't mind?"

*whispers* I was thinking of stealing it too!"

LMAO...... *whispers* I won't tell if you steal Robin's set up. If Robin doesn't like it I will handle her for ya :)

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Lisa Kay wrote: "Okay, I posted April's books and there are a ton ! Post #3"

Is April 2013 here yet? I see lots of good books on there I want to read :D Thanks LK for posting April's books!!!!

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Robin wrote: "Is April 2013 here yet? I see lots of good books on there I want to read :D Thanks LK for posting April's books!!!!"

You can always use one of your Wild Cards, Robin. Or is it too early in the game to do that? LOL!

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Lisa Kay wrote: "Robin wrote: "Is April 2013 here yet? I see lots of good books on there I want to read :D Thanks LK for posting April's books!!!!"

You can always use one of your Wild Cards, Robin. Or is it too e..."

UMMMMMMM I thought about that too but I think I may have to use two for the month of August. I am trying to hold back on those in case of a 911 emergency if I can't get a book, run out of time or whatever LOL.

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Ah. You think like I do, Robin. I wanted to make sure I could do the challenge w/o using them... and I still used one in my planning stage.

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Added some more books to the selections for May 2012

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Updated my Post #67 = 1/12

Also Read if I Wanted to Use My Cards! = 9/XX

[~Megan~]

I am attempting to read The Stand for June....I think I should get double credit LOL!

I got the audiobook and almost died when I saw it as 47 hours long.

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Lisa Kay wrote: "Updated my
Post #67
= 1/12

Also Read if I Wanted to Use My Cards! = 9/XX"

If we don't use our cards throughout the year, can we use them at the end of our year...kinda like bonus reads/books as long as we follow the rules of the cards?

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

~Megan~ wrote: "I am attempting to read The Stand for June....I think I should get double credit LOL!

I got the audiobook and almost died when I saw it as 47 hours long."

Oh, dear! You know, I thought of that, Megan, when I saw some of the chunksters people have posted. But I never developed it. Should I add an addendum? For books over 500 pages?

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Robin wrote: "If we don't use our cards throughout the year, can we use them at the end of our year...kinda like b..."

Hmmm... let me think about it, Robin. I'd have to figure out how I'd work that out.

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Lisa Kay wrote: "Robin wrote: "If we don't use our cards throughout the year, can we use them at the end of our year...kinda like b..."

Hmmm... let me think about it, Robin. I'd have to figure out how I'd work th..."

OK....It was just a thought...LOL I don't know if I will use all my cards during the year but if I don't that would be a nice way to inspire me to read some of the books I didn't pick during the year that I would like to read instead of pushing them further back on the TBR to who knows when lol

ETA: Maybe use your cards "ONLY" for books in the same months that you originally picked from during the challenge?

[Deyara]

Challenge: “A Look Back” ~ A Year of Books from Gigi’s Favorite Read of the Month
Duration: June 2012 - May 2013
Details: Royal Flush = 24 books

Complete: 6/24

June 2012
1. by Tina Fey ★★★ Jun 14, 2012
2. by Christine Feehan ★★★ Jun 26, 2012

July 2012
1. by Linda Howard ★★★★ 19 July 2012
2. by Heather Webber ★★★★ 26 July 2012

August 2012
1. by Nora Roberts ★★★★ 1 Aug 12
2. by Pamela Clare ★★★★ 18 August 12

September 2012
1. I am Number Four (Lorien Legacies #1) by Pittacus Lore
2. Breathing Room by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

Alternates:
Dragon Bound (Elder Races #1) by Thea Harrison
Wild card - Truly Madly

October 2012
1. Changeless (Parasol Protectorate #2) by Gail Carriger
2. Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor (Friday Harbor #1) by Lisa Kleypas

Alternates:
Ghost at Work (Bailey Ruth #1) by Carolyn Hart

November 2012
1. Blameless (Parasol Protectorate #3) by Gail Carriger
2. A Hunger Like No Other (Immortals After Dark #2) by Kresley Cole

Alternates:
Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades #1) by E.L. James

December 2012
1. Eon: Dragoneye Reborn (Eon #1) by Alison Goodman
2. The Ghost and the Goth (The Ghost and the Goth #1) by Stacey Kade

Alternates:
The Way of Shadows (Night Angel #1) by Brent Weeks
Late Eclipses (October Daye #4) by Seanan McGuire

January 2013
1. In Too Deep (Looking Glass Trilogy #1) by Jayne Ann Krentz
2. Twice Bitten (Chicagoland Vampires #3) by Chloe Neill

Alternates:
No One Left to Tell (Romantic Suspense #13) by Karen Rose

February 2013
1.Mine Till Midnight (The Hathaways #1) by Lisa Kleypas (
2.Rogue (Shifters #2) by Rachel Vincent

Alternates:
Rainshadow Road (Friday Harbor #2) by Lisa Kleypas
Shadow's Edge (Night Angel #2) by Brent Weeks

March 2013
1.Dark Descendant (Nikki Glass #1) by Jenna Black
2.Third Grave Dead Ahead (Charley Davidson #3) by Darynda Jones

Alternates:
Stone Lover by A.C. Warneke

April 2013
1.Angelfall (Penryn & the End of Days #1) by Susan Ee
2.The Shadow Reader (McKenzie Lewis #1) by Sandy Williams

Alternates:
Wicked As They Come (Blud #1) by Delilah S. Dawson
Shift (Shade #2) by Jeri Smith-Ready

May 2013
1. The Kingdom (Graveyard Queen #2) by Amanda Stevens
2. Glass (Crank #2) by Ellen Hopkins

Alternates:
Outlander (Outlander #1) by Diana Gabaldon
Something About Witches (Arcane Shot #1) by Joey W. Hill
Grave Mercy (His Fair Assassin #1) by R.L. LaFevers

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Neat, Deyara! You are going for the Royal Flush, you brave woman, you! Welcome to the challenge.

[Deyara]

There's so many I want to read, Lisa Kay! I tried making my list last night but got attacked by a kitten and had to stop before she disappeared my/Robin's set-up (Thanks Robin!).

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

LOL! Yes, Deyara, my cat used to jump up and lay on my keyboard while I was typing. Especially if I was really into it. He seemed to sense that.

[~Megan~]

I must be woman enough to admit that I just cannot do The Stand.....many hours in and I'm bored to tears. Moving on LOL!

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Aw. I hate that, Megan. But, understandable.

[~Megan~]

I hate it when a book defeats me... :(

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Yeah, me too, Megan. **sigh**

[~Megan~]

Updated my post with my June book! :)

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Great, Megan! I updated you in Participant's Post #6
**whispers** BTW, you need to update your total #. ☺

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[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Deyara wrote: "There's so many I want to read, Lisa Kay! I tried making my list last night but got attacked by a kitten and had to stop before she disappeared my/Robin's set-up (Thanks Robin!)."

You are more than welcome☺ Glad you liked it and were able to use it!!!!

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

~Megan~ wrote: "I must be woman enough to admit that I just cannot do The Stand.....many hours in and I'm bored to tears. Moving on LOL!"

I don't blame you one bit...I used to hate not finishing books but have come to the conclusions that there are too many other books out there that I will like so why waste my time on one that I don't like. Everyone has different tastes too which makes it good that we all don't like the same things ☺

[~Megan~]

Oops, will update LK!!

I totally agree, Robin....way too many books for me to bored like I was.

[Lina]

RLFTCI: ~A Look Back Challenge - A Year of Gigi's Faves~
Duration: May 2012-April 2013
Level: Straight Flush = 12 books
Cards Used:
Wilds: 0/2
Ace-Author: 0/1
Joker: 0/2

2/12 Read

✔May 2012: Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole ★★★ 16-05-12
✔June 2012: When You Dare by Lori Foster ★★★ 02-06-12

July 2012:
August 2012:
September 2012:
October 2012:
November 2012:
December 2012:
January 2013:
February 2013:
March 2013:
April 2013:

Read:

[Lina]

hmm, Lisa Kay, is there any way to upgrade my level once I've already started? Can I back-read (is that even a word?) another one from May and June this month and catch myself up for a royal flush?

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Sure, CaroB!

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

I'll wait for you to do your thing b/f I update you. ☺

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Hey! Updated the Favs for May, 2012.

Also, updated my post.

And, of course, updated Participant Post #6 - 06/15/12 @ 12:05 a.m. Please let me know of any errors. Thanks!

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Neat clock!

[Gigi, Moderator]

Level: Straight Flush
June 12 - May 13
2/12 Read

June 2012: Re-listened Sugar Daddyby Lisa Kleypas yesterday....love this audiobook!
July 2012: re-read A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught
August 2012:
September 2012:
October 2012:
November 2012:
December 2012:
January 2013:
February 2013:
March 2013:
April 2013:
May 2013:

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Added your hyperlink, Gigi. Updated yours, Jenny, in Participant's Post #6
**whispers** BTW, you need to update your total #, Gigi. ☺

I'd like to be reading here!
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[Elishia]

Lisa Kay wrote: "Added your hyperlink, Gigi. Updated yours, Jenny, in Participant's Post #6
**whispers** BTW, you need to update your total #. ☺

I'd like to be reading here!
"

same here

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

No, Jenny. You didn't mess up. I added your hyperlink by your name in Post #6 is all and updated your count. ☺ You can add as you go, or update Post #136. It doesn't matter to me. It is easy to pop in the new hyperlink. Whatever you desire.

[Elishia]

I just noticed my count hasn't been updated I must have forgot to let you know once I'd read May book oops.

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Who knows? It could be me, you, or the GRs Bug!!! Anywayz... it is updated now, Elishia, in Participant's Post #6.

I'd like to be reading here!
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[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Oh, Jenny! I just saw where the confusion came from. I meant Gigi, not you (added her name). Sorry!

[Elishia]

Lisa Kay wrote: "Who knows? It could be me, you, or the GRs Bug!!! Anywayz... it is updated now, Elishia, in Participant's Post #6.

I'd like to be reading here!
"
Thanks. Think you're teasing me I love american houses. Plus the weather here's awful today.

[Elishia]

Help does anybody have a recommendation for June? I can't get into Sugar Daddy (think I put myself off) but want something quick and easy to read. The one month I joined loads of challenges I had family at mine for 2 weeks so my reading got messed up this now I'm trying to catch up.

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Elishia wrote: "Help does anybody have a recommendation for June? I can't get into Sugar Daddy (think I put myself off) but want something quick and easy to read. The one month I joined loads of challenges I had f..."

I started and only read 5 pages and I am ready to put it down and never pick it back up. I so wanted to read this one but I am already upset with the author/book LOL

I have read(some time ago) and liked it ☺

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Elishia, you could use one of your cards and read (found in December). It is a erotic short story and is still FREE on Amazon: here !

[Susan (susayq ~), Moderator]

Elishia wrote: "Help does anybody have a recommendation for June? I can't get into Sugar Daddy (think I put myself off) but want something quick and easy to read. The one month I joined loads of challenges I had f..."

I'm planning on reading . I've loved her historicals so I thought I'd try something contemporary by her. I've heard great things about Most of my GR friends have raved about it.I have read It's a great story and I'm looking forward to the next in that series.

[Elishia]

Robin wrote: "Elishia wrote: "Help does anybody have a recommendation for June? I can't get into Sugar Daddy (think I put myself off) but want something quick and easy to read. The one month I joined loads of ch..."

lol same here I read about 6 pages and kept saying daddy which was putting me off. I'll see what that other books about thanks.

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Elishia, there is also, , this month... which I'm sure you could find on YouTube. It is a super short story and a hoot. I know there is one video where Samuel L. Jackson (who also does the audiobook) reads it aloud to David Letterman.

[Elishia]

Lisa Kay wrote: "Elishia, you could use one of your cards and read (found in December). It is a erotic short story and is still FREE on Amazon:
here
!"
I actually have that so might just read that if I can't find anything.

[Elishia]

Susan (susayq) wrote: "Elishia wrote: "Help does anybody have a recommendation for June? I can't get into Sugar Daddy (think I put myself off) but want something quick and easy to read. The one month I joined loads of ch..."

I have all of those on my tbr list I've been seeing all week on here. I'll check to see if I have any of these.

[Elishia]

Thanks all for the recommendations.

[Lisa Kay, Moderator]

Elishia, here is the YouTube version of : here.

[Susan (susayq ~), Moderator]

If you give me your email, Elishia, I can send you any of those :)