Battle of the Bands Quarterly Challenge

[Carrie]

*Finished*

15/15


1. Stone Temple Pilots: Rebellion (Stargate #1) by Bill McCay (May 31st)
2. Alice in Chains: Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas (June 10th)
3. Kings of Leon: The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan (July 27)
4. Black Eyed Peas: Masked by Moonlight by Nancy Gideon (June 8th)
5. Disturbed: My Soul to Lose by Rachel Vincent (June 13th)
6. Green Day: Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning (July 11th)
7. Incubus: Something Wicked This Way Comes, Part One (The Incubus Diaries) by amileigh d'lecoire (Aug 13th)
8. Jane’s Addiction: The Housewife Assassin's Handbook by Josie Brown (July 9th)
9. Muse: Marked by P.C Cast (June 4th)
10. Paramore: Chosen (House of Night #3) by P.C. Cast (June 6th)
11. Rage Against the Machine: Seduce Me in Dreams (Three Worlds #1) by Jacquelyn Frank (June 30th)
12. Sublime: Little King December by Axel Hacke (Aug. 1st)
13. The White Stripes: The Demon Girl (Rae Wilder #1)by Penelope Fletcher (June 22nd)
14. Big Time Rush: Betrayed by P.C Cast (June 5th)
15. Jack Johnson: The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks (May 23rd)

[Sandra]

RRRC Battle of the Bands - Quarterly Challenge
Duration: 15 May – 14 August 2012

15/15 Completed FINISHED 14/8/12

1.Stone Temple Pilots: Wolf Flight 31/7/12 ★★★★
2.Alice in Chains: Chayton's Twins 21/5/12 ★★★★
3.Kings of Leon: Tempted 24/7/12 ★★★★★
4.Black Eyed Peas: Sins of the Demon 17/5/12 ★★★★★
5.Disturbed: Highborn 29/6/12 ★★★★
6.Green Day: Elemental 21/5/12 ★★★★
7.Incubus: Demons Prefer Blondes 27/6/12 ★★★★
8.Jane’s Addiction: Jayne Ann Krentz - Running Hot 9/6/12 ★★★★
9.Muse: Oracle's Moon 15/5/12 ★★★★★
10.Paramore: Crystal Gardens 26/5/12 ★★★★
11.Rage Against the Machine: Bonds of Justice 14/8/12 ★★★★★
12.Sublime: Kiss of Frost 28/5/12 ★★★★
13.The White Stripes: Unclean Spirits 28/6/12 ★★★
14.Big Time Rush: Because Your Vampire Said So 27/5/12 ★★★
15.Jack Johnson: Spellbound Falls 13/8/12 ★★★★

[Bookcrazy]

Yeah - FINISHED TOO!!! ☺☺
Only one star for my last book :/

RRRC Battle of the Bands - Quarterly Challenge
Duration: 05/15/12 - 08/14/12
20/20

1. Stone Temple Pilots - (archeological setting, temple)
Larissa Ione – Demonica 3 ★★-★


2. Alice in Chains - (character, title or author starts with A)
Gena Showalter – Lords of the Underworld 2 ★★-★ (Anya)


3. Kings of Leon - (royal figure or involves some sort or battle/war)
Richelle Mead - Dark Swan 2 ★★★ (thorn queen)


4. Black Eyed Peas - (a chef, baker, food critic, or restaurant owner,setting: Louisiana)
Ilona Andrews - The Edge 2 - Bayou Moon ★★★★ (Louisiana)


5. Disturbed - (a crazy character, a thriller, or in a hospital).
Antonia Rothe-Liermann - Miss Emergency 2 ★★★★ (hospital)


6. Green Day - (word green in the title, has a green cover, setting: Ireland)
Susan Mallery - Lip service ★★★★★ (green cover - 1st)


7. Incubus - (incubus, dreams, obsession, or supernatural sci-fi)
Juliet Dark - The demon lover ★


8. Jane’s Addiction - (main character, title or author with J, a character with some sort of addiction)
Jay Asher - 13 reasons why ★★★★


9. Muse - (connection to Greek mythology)
P.C. Cast – Mythica 1 ★★★★


10. Paramore - (historical book involving a paramour/mistress or a contemporary book involving an adulterous affair)★★-★
Kandy Shepherd - Home is where the bark is


11. Rage Against the Machine - (political setting, mystery, or a male character who works in public service/law enforcement)(sheriff)
Victoria Dahl - The wicked west ★★


12. Sublime -(beautiful cover or a synopsis that sounds awe-inspiring)
Simone Elkeles - Perfect chemistry 2 ★★★


13. The White Stripes - (predominately white cover, cover with white lettering, or an ex-convict or spy)
Jeaniene Frost - Eternal kiss of darkness ★★ (white lettering - 1st cover)


14. Big Time Rush - (ya novel or a single mom or dad)
Veronica Roth - Divergent ★★★★ (YA)


15. Jack Johnson - (in summer, at the beach, at a lake, or a chick-lit book)
P.C. Cast - Mythica -


16 - 20. Bonus Books DONE√

16. Foo Fighters (military,special unit)
Leslie Parrish – Black Cats 1 ★★★-★


17. Metallica/AC/DC(blizzard,storm-can be on cover)
Ilona Andrews - On the Edge/Magische Begegnung★★★-★


18. Led Zeppelin (Steampunk, zepellin, plane)
Mathias Malzieu - The boy with the cuckoo-clock heart ★★★★★ (steampunk elements)


19. Nickelback(rich,waitress;character who can't remind of/remember something..)
Melissa Marr - Ink exchange ★★★-★ (character who can't remember something)


20.U2 (love triangle, 2 love interests )★★-★
Jana Voosen - Liebe mit beschränkter Haftung

[Laurie]

1. Agatha Christie - They Came to Baghdad
2. Amanda Stevens - The Restorer
3. Margaret George - The Memoirs of Cleopatra
4. Nina Killham - How to Cook a Tart
5. Kelly Lange - The Reporter
6. Nora Roberts - Jewels of the Sun
7. Amanda Stevens - The Kingdom
8. Jennifer Crusie - Manhunting
9. Rachel Gibson - Tangled Up in You
10. Lisa Jackson - Devious
11. Heather Graham - The Seance
12. Kate Morton - The House at Riverton
13. Heather Graham - Ghost Moon
14. Kate Morton - The Forgotten Garden
15. Shannon Hale - Austenland
16. The Grateful Dead - involving a ghost: Amanda Stevens - The Prophet
17. Alabama - set in Alabama: Beverly Barton - Every Move She Makes
18. The Beach Boys - set on a beach: Karen Robards - Beachcomber
19. Elvis Presley - set in Tennessee: Sharon Sala - Diamond
20. The Beatles - set in England: Agatha Christie - The Crooked House



20 of 20 done!!

[Killian]

Battle of the Bands - Quarterly Challenge
Duration: 15 May – 14 August 2012

20/20 Completed

1. Stone Temple Pilots - Gabriel's Ghost 5.22
2. Alice in Chains - All I Ever Wanted 5.17
3. Kings of Leon - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 7.28.12
4. Black Eyed Peas - Too Hot To Touch 6.18
5. Disturbed - The Talented Mr. Ripley 6.12
6. Green Day - A Lady Awakened 6.28
7. Incubus - Magic Bleeds 7.30
8. Jane’s Addiction - Heart of Darkness 07.05
9. Muse - Cry Wolf 8.6
10. Paramore - Waking Up With the Duke 7.14
11. Rage Against the Machine - The Shadow of the Wind 5.31
12. Sublime - Dragon Bound 8.3
13. The White Stripes - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix 6.5
14. Big Time Rush - A Wizard of Earthsea 8.10
15. Jack Johnson - The Old Man and the Sea 6.25

16. The Decemberists: Shape-shifting Story-line - Magic Slays 8.10
17. Maroon 5: Red Cover - A Rogue By Any Other Name 6.23
18. Cobra Starship: SciFi - Wanderlust 8.14
19. Foo Fighters: SciFi - Grimspace 5.27
20. Zomboy: Involves zombies - Pride and Prejudice and Zombies 07.05

[Shell]

Battle of the Bands - Quarterly Challenge
Duration: 15 May – 14 August 2012
20/20 Read Update: FINISHED List may change due to availability

Just under the wire! Woot!

1. Stone Temple Pilots - Paper Planes 2 stars May 19, 2012

2. Alice in Chains - Fifty Shades of Grey 2 stars July 3, 2012

3. Kings of Leon – A Hunger Like No Other 5 stars June 28, 2012

4. Black Eyed Peas – The Cajun's Captive 3 stars June 23, 2012

5. Disturbed – Red, White, and Blood 4 stars July 3, 2012

6. Green Day - Event 3 stars July 12, 2012

7. Incubus - Dark Challenge 3 stars May 30, 2012

8. Jane’s Addiction - Something About You 4 stars May 22, 2012

9. Muse - Crave 4 stars July 8, 2012

10. Paramore – Rough, Raw, and Ready 4 stars August 5, 2012

11. Rage Against the Machine - Why I Love Geeks 4 stars May 26, 2012

12. Sublime - The Devil in Winter 4 stars June 14

13. The White Stripes – See Me August 14, 2012

14. Big Time Rush - Daughter of Smoke and Bone 5 stars May 22, 2012

15. Jack Johnson - Rainshadow Road 4 stars June 10, 2012

16. Def Leppard - Read a book that has shifters or animals as a major part of the story Rachel's Totem 3 stars June 5, 2012

17. Godsmack - Read a book with character(s) that are gods/goddesses or is a boxer/fighter/martial artist. Causing Havoc 4 stars July 17, 2012

18. The Village People - Read a book set in New York City, has a character that is a "blue-collar worker", or is GLBT. Life After Joe 2 stars June 6, 2012

19. 3 Doors Down - Read a book with the main characters are neighbors or best friends Tall Dark and Lonely 4 stars July 16, 2012

20. Apocalyptica - Read a book Dystopia/zombie/"end of civilization" novel Deadline 4 stars July 13, 2012

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[Lady Jaye]

10/10 DONE!!!

2. Alice in Chains (A Author): Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews 9/08 ★★★

3. Kings of Leon (War): The Last Olympian 12/07 ★★★★★

6. Green Day (Green Cover): The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan 15/07 ★★★★★

7. Incubus (Incubus character): Wicked Enchantment by Anya Bast 2/08 ★★½

8. Jane’s Addiction (J Author): Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 14/08 ★★★★★

9. Muse (Greek Mythology): The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan 11/7 ★★★★½

11. Rage Against the Machine (male in law enforcement): Whispers Under Ground by Ben Aaronovitch 2/08 ★★★★

12. Sublime (Beautiful Cover): Before I Wake by Rachel Vincent 29/06 ★★★★

13. The White Stripes (ex-con character): Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare 16/06 ★★★★★

14. Big Time Rush (YA): Touch of Frost by Jennifer Estep 19/05 ★★★★

[Joann]

RRRC Battle of the Bands - Quarterly Challenge

Duration: 15 May – 14 August 2012

15/15 Read

Challenge Complete 08.12.12

1. Stone Temple Pilots: Heart of Steel by Meljean Brook, 06.16.12 ★★★★
2. Alice in Chains: As Shadows Fade by Colleen Gleason, 06.04.12 ★★★★
3. Kings of Leon: Valley of Silence by Nora Roberts, 06.11.12 ★★★★★
4. Black Eyed Peas: Carrot Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke, 06.08.12 ★★★
5. Disturbed: Darkness, My Old Friend by Lisa Unger, 06.23.12 ★★★
6. Green Day: Touch If You Dare by Stephanie Rowe, 05.18.12 ★★★★
7. Incubus: Bullet by Laurell K. Hamilton, 07.13.12 ★★★
8. Jane’s Addiction: By His Majesty's Grace by Jennifer Blake, 05.21.12 ★★★★
9. Muse: Touch of Frost by Jennifer Estep, 06.23.12 ★★★
10. Paramore: The King's Mistress by Emma Campion, 06.03.12 ★★★★
11. Rage Against the Machine: Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh, 07.20.12 ★★★★★
12. Sublime: Last Night's Scandal by Loretta Chase, 08.12.12 ★★★★
13. The White Stripes: Your Scandalous Ways by Loretta Chase, 07.18.12 ★★★
14. Big Time Rush: Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick, 07.17.12 ★★★
15. Jack Johnson: Finding Perfect by Susan Mallery, 06.18.12 ★★★

[Bookchaser]

Battle of the Bands (Quarterly Challenge)
Duration: May 15, 2012 – August 14, 2012

This was a fun challenge. Thanks for putting it together!


15/15 "Regular" + 32/32 "Bonus" Completed

01. Stone Temple Pilots: A book with an archeological setting, involves a temple, or has a main character that is a pilot.
Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis 07/22/12
02. Alice in Chains: A main character, the title or author’s name starts with A, or a bondage/ S&M/erotica story.
Almost Summer by Susan Mallery 06/10/12
03. Kings of Leon: A book with a main character that is a royal figure or involves some sort or battle/war.
The Saint by Monica McCarty 07/30/12
04. Black Eyed Peas: A story that has a chef, baker, food critic, or restaurant owner as the main character or the story takes place in Louisiana.
Falling For Gracie by Susan Mallery 06/03/12
05. Disturbed: A character that is crazy, a thriller, or takes place in a hospital.
Crazy On You by Rachel Gibson 07/09/12
06. Green Day: A book that has the word green in the title, has a green cover, or takes place in Ireland.
The Black Swan (The Riordan Brothers, #1) by Ana Seymour 05/22/12
07. Incubus: A book with an incubus, dreams, obsession, or supernatural sci-fi.
Obsession Untamed by Pamela Palmer 06/07/12
08. Jane’s Addiction: A main character, the title or author’s name starts with J, or a character with some sort of addiction.
Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz 06/23/12
09. Muse: A book that involves some sort of connection to Greek mythology, a character that inspires someone to be a better person, or a character that is some sort of artist.
Scoundrel by Zoe Archer 06/10/12
10. Paramore: A historical book involving a paramour/mistress or a contemporary book involving an adulterous affair.
More than a Mistress by Mary Balogh 07/11/12
11. Rage Against the Machine: A book with a political setting, mystery, or a male character who works in public service/law enforcement.
Deputy Daddy (The Baker Brood) by Carla Cassidy 07/19/12
12. Sublime: A book with a beautiful cover or a synopsis that sounds awe-inspiring.
Down by the River by Robyn Carr 07/02/12
13. The White Stripes: A predominately white cover, cover with white lettering, or a character that is an ex-convict or spy.
The Bride and the Beast by Teresa Medeiros 07/12/12
14. Big Time Rush: Read a young adult novel or a book about a single mom or dad.
Anne of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery 05/21/12
15. Jack Johnson: Read a book that takes place in the summer, at the beach, at a lake, or a chick-lit book.
My Scottish Summer by Connie Brockway, Patti Berg, Debra Dier and Kathleen Givens 05/18/12





Bonus:
The Animals: Summer Nights by Susan Mallery 07/18/12
The Beach Boys: Summer Days by Susan Mallery 06/22/12
Big & Rich: It's All Greek to Me by Katie MacAlister 07/17/12
Big Mountain: Just Over the Mountain by Robyn Carr 06/11/12
Boston: Hot Stuff by Janet Evanovich 05/24/12
Canned Heat: Slow Heat by Jill Shalvis 07/09/12
Carbon Leaf: Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacey 07/10/12
The Carpenters: Smitten by Janet Evanovich 06/30/12
The Chemical Brothers: Instant Gratification by Jill Shalvis 07/14/12
The Cyrkle: The Third Circle by Amanda Quick 05/21/12
Deep Purple: The Perfect Poison by Amanda Quick - 07/07/12
Earth, Wind & Fire: Darkfire Kiss by Deborah Cooke 06/28/12
Electric Light Orchestra: Harbor Lights by Sherryl Woods 06/14/12
Florence + The Machine: Flowers On Main by Sherryl Woods 05/30/12
Foster the People: Jordan by Lori Foster 05/24/12
Four Seasons: All Summer Long by Susan Mallery 08/09/12
The Four Tops: Lucky in Love by Jill Shalvis 08/13/12
Guns N' Roses: The Perfect Stranger by Anne Gracie 06/30/12
Gym Class Heroes: Hero at Large by Janet Evanovich 07/25/12
Instant Remedy: Instant Attraction by Jill Shalvis 06/17/12
Johann Strauss: The Perfect Waltz by Anne Gracie 06/20/12
KISS: The Perfect Kiss by Anne Gracie 08/07/12
Linkin Park: Mansfield Park by Jane Austen 07/23/12
Midnight Star: Midnight Promises by Sherryl Woods 07/31/12
The Moody Blues: I'm In No Mood For Love by Rachel Gibson 05/29/12
Neil Diamond: Dangerous in Diamonds by Madeline Hunter 07/26/12
The Osmonds: A Chesapeake Shores Christmas by Sherryl Woods 08/11/12
Pink Floyd: Divorced, Desperate and Delicious by Christie Craig 08/14/12
Rascal Flatts: Morning Comes Softly by Debbie Macomber 08/04/12
The Temptations: Instant Temptation by Jill Shalvis 08/02/12
Three Dog Night: Animal Attraction by Jill Shalvis 08/08/12
Tony Orlando & Dawn: Yours Until Dawn by Teresa Medeiros 06/13/12

[Lacy]

Congrats Rachel. I'm glad that you enjoyed the challenge.

Did you enjoy Jane Eyre? I have been wanting to read it for awhile, but I keep putting it off!

Rachel wrote: "Quarterly Challenge
Duration: 15 May – 14 August 2012
15/15

1. STONE TEMPLE PILOTS - Nightkeepers by Jessica Andersen 27/07/2012
2. ALICE IN CHAINS - The Darkest Night by Gena Showalters 05/06/201..."

[Lacy]

Congrats Carrie!

Carrie wrote: "*Finished*

15/15


1. Stone Temple Pilots: Rebellion (Stargate #1) by Bill McCay (May 31st)
2. Alice in Chains: Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas (June 10th)
3. Kings of Leon: The Eye of the Worl..."

[Lacy]

Congrats!
Sandra wrote: "RRRC Battle of the Bands - Quarterly Challenge
Duration: 15 May – 14 August 2012

15/15 Completed FINISHED 14/8/12

1.Stone Temple Pilots: Wolf Flight 31/7/12 ★★★★
2.Alice in Chains: Chayton's Twi..."

[Lacy]

Congrats Bookcrazy!

Bookcrazy wrote: "Yeah - FINISHED TOO!!! ☺☺
Only one star for my last book :/

RRRC Battle of the Bands - Quarterly Challenge
Duration: 05/15/12 - 08/14/12
20/20

1. Stone Temple Pilots - (archeological setting, te..."

[Lacy]

Your welcome. Thanks for joining us!

Bookchaser wrote: "Battle of the Bands (Quarterly Challenge)
Duration: May 15, 2012 – August 14, 2012

This was a fun challenge. Thanks for putting it together!


15/15 "Regular" + 32/32 "Bonus" Completed

01. Ston..."

[Lacy]

Congrats to Laurie, Killian, Shell, Lady Jaye, and Joann!

[Lacy]

Well, that's it folks! It looks like we all did a great job and had fun!

I had a great time hosting!

[Bookcrazy]

thx Lacy!
The challenge was funny.

Congrats to all finishers!

Lacy wrote: "Congrats Bookcrazy!

Bookcrazy wrote: "Yeah - FINISHED TOO!!! ☺☺
Only one star for my last book :/
"

[Rachel (aka Ms4Tune)]

Lacy wrote: "Congrats Rachel. I'm glad that you enjoyed the challenge.

Did you enjoy Jane Eyre? I have been wanting to read it for awhile, but I keep putting it off!

Rachel wrote: "Quarterly Challenge
Dur..."

I really did enjoy Jane Eyre. I was the same I've meant to read it for ages but needed the push to finally do it.

I do however wish I hadn't left it to the last week. I felt like I was pushing my way through it.

[Ana]

Battle of the Bands - Quarterly Challenge
Duration: 15 May – 14 August 2012
10/10

1.Stone Temple Pilots:
2.Alice in Chains: Fifty Shades of Grey (erotica story) - 14.06 5 stars
3.Kings of Leon: The Sound Of Thunder(war) - 26.07 4 stars
4.Black Eyed Peas: Dead Until Dark(Lousiana) - 03.07 5 stars
5.Disturbed:
6.Green Day: Definitely Dead(30% of the cover is green) - 12.07 4 stars
7.Incubus:
8.Jane’s Addiction: Fifty Shades Darker (author's name starts with J) - 19.06 5 stars
9.Muse: The Sea of Monsters (connection with Greek mythology) - 07.06 3 stars
10.Paramore:
11.Rage Against the Machine: Rebecca (mystery) - 04.06 2 stars
12.Sublime:
13.The White Stripes: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children(cover with white lettering)
14.Big Time Rush: The Lucky One (single mom) - 13.06 5 stars
15.Jack Johnson: Secrets of a Shoe Addict(chicklit) - 04.03 2 stars
16 - 20.Bonus:

[Sandra]

Hooray, Bookcrazy, Laurie, Killian, Shell, Lady Jaye, Joann, Bookchaser & Ana!!!!!!!!

Thanks Lacy ;)

[Lacy]

Rachel wrote: "Lacy wrote: "Congrats Rachel. I'm glad that you enjoyed the challenge.

Did you enjoy Jane Eyre? I have been wanting to read it for awhile, but I keep putting it off!

Rachel wrote: "Quarterly ..."


I'll try to make myself read it after another challenge I am trying to finish! I like to take my time with the classics as well and rarely use them for challenges...so kudos to you for fitting it in there. =)

[Lacy]

Congrats to Ana!

[Wan]

Oops! Failed. Did not finished.

Read 14/20. :(