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January Monthly Challenge: Participants' List
Wow those are some very unique ideas!
LOL..Well, I can't entirely claim originality with the concept. I've seen different book challenges in another site, and thought it would be fun, to have our own.
Some of those are going to be hard hehe
I know what you mean, Tricia...LOL..Here is my list:
1. New Year Challenge: In with the new, Out with the old: Read a book that has been in your TBR pile for so long.
The Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockmann - finished 1/31/09
2. Beginnings: Read a book that is the first in a series.
Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey(first book in her Harper trilogy) - finished 1/14
3. Tournament of Roses: Read a book that has a name of a flower in its title.
Once Upon a Marigold by Jean Ferris - finished 1/28/09
4. Winter Season: Read a book that has a word that starts with "W" in its title.
Wicked Ties by Shayla Black - finished 1/25
5. Martin Luther King Day: Read a book that has an African-American character in it or read a book that is set in the South or in a Southern state.
Love Potion by Sandra Hill (set in Louisiana) - finished 1/19/09
Will put in the other titles, once I find a book that fits...
O.K. I'm officially done with the challenge. I just made it by the deadline! 1. New Year Challenge:The Outlaw Demon Wails by Kim Harrison (finished 1/31/09) * * * * *
(I still can't believe I waited so long to read this. This is still one of my very favorite series.)
2. Beginnings: Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (finished 1/28/09) * * * *
(So glad I finally read this one. I've put book two in my February challenge list and I can't wait to read it, as well as book three that just came out.)
3. Tournament of Roses: Chasing Lily by Dixie Kane (finished 1/22/09) * * *
4. Winter Season: A Winter's Tale by Trisha Ashley (finished 1/23/09) * * * * *
5. MLK Day: Heart of Stone by C.E. Murphy (finished 1/14/09) * * * *
Great list, Melissa. All categories complete. I'm still struggling with mine...and I came up with the categories...LOL..figures..LOL
1. New Year Challenge: In with the new, Out with the old: Read a book that has been in your TBR pile for so long.2. Beginnings: Read a book that is the first in a series.
4. Winter Season: Read a book that has a word that starts with "W" in its title.
5. Martin Luther King Day: Read a book that has an African-American character in it or read a book that is set in the South or in a Southern state.
1. New Year Challenge: In with the new, Out with the old: Read a book that has been in your TBR pile for so long: Simply Perfect by Mary Balogh 8 Jan 2009.2. Beginnings: Read a book that is the first in a series: Dante's Blackmailed Bride by Day Leclaire 10 Jan 2009
3. Tournament of Roses: Read a book that has a name of a flower in its title: Amaryllis by Jayne Castle 10 Jan 2009
4. Winter Season: Read a book that has a word that starts with "W" in its title: Ultimate Weapon by Shannon McKenna 7 Jan 2009
5. Martin Luther King Day: Read a book that has an African-American character in it or read a book that is set in the South or in a Southern state: Living Large by Rochelle Alers 12 Jan 2009 and/or The Choice by Nicholas Sparks 13 Jan 2009.
Great list, Tosca. Can you mark the ones you have officially read? Maybe make it bold or put a date. Also, you can put a brief review when you are done on our Monthy Challenge Review Thread if you feel like sharing opinion.
I will be checking the Participants' List every 5 days and every book that has been read I will put on our group shelf.
I will read through the threads carefully but just for quick ref. Is there a certain way to post when your reading? From what I have seen you post the title and author of the books under the theme. I think this is going to be so awesome. I am reading a few books right now. I will see if I can join this month thanks! i LOVE cool things like this. ...back to reading the posts....
Welcome Kenjii! Just copy the category, put your book title and author, you can also say if you are currently reading or when you are done..you can put a date..just like that.You can do all 5 categories..or you can pick how many you feel like doing.
Next month, I will be posting 10...but everyone has the option of picking the number that is doable for them.
2. Beginnings: Read a book that is the first in a series.
3. Tournament of Roses: Read a book that has a name of a flower in its title.
So my list is lacking atm ROFL, I am going to have to really see what I can find to do this!
OMG...this is in addition to the 9 book challenge going on in the PNR group?!! You're killing me...LOL. I'll have to see what I can come up with.
LOL....death by books...LOL...tell that to the one who will be doing the autopsy...LOLNo...you don't have to do all categories...You can just pick the one you have the time, the book, and the commitment...
LOL, thats the way I want to go :)Ok well maybe not.. Sex with one of the guys in these books perhaps! :)
Just one Tricia? I want all of Anita and Merry's men...then I could die happy :)
lol This is true.. I would take them all!
Hehe, so this is my easy way out:1. Has been in my TBR pile for too long:
2. First in a series:
3. Has a name of a flower in its title:
4. Has a word that starts with "W" in its title:
5. Ok, so
wow! all 3 done. It actually felt a little like a chore. I mean I wanted to read those, they were sitting in my TBR pile... but they turned out to be not much fun :( only Wolfsbane really had it's moments.
Kasia wrote: "Hehe, so this is my easy way out:1. Has been in my TBR pile for too long:
The Histiorian - Kostova
and, or Interview With The Vampire
2. First in a series:
Rice, Anne - Vampire Chronicles ..."
Naughty Kasia...LOL...it's one book per category...you have to decide which category you want that book to be...
Still, this is all for fun..and as I said..you can read 1 -3- 5 books...really depend upon you.
here is my list i am working on this month.
1. New Year Challenge:Betrayed by P.C. Cast
2. First in a Series:The Blood Books by Tanya Huff ...
and iknow this doesn't fit in but i am going to read themammoth book of paranormal ...
my goal is to read 3 right now.
1. New Year Challenge:
2. First in a Series:
and iknow this doesn't fit in but i am going to read the
my goal is to read 3 right now.
1. New Year Challenge: In with the new, Out with the old: Read a book that has been in your TBR pile for so long. 2. Beginnings: Read a book that is the first in a series. Brothers in Arms: The courage to love read 1-09
3. Tournament of Roses: Read a book that has a name of a flower in its title.
4. Winter Season: Read a book that has a word that starts with "W" in its title. Witches of Dixie, The read 1-09
5. Martin Luther King Day: Read a book that has an African-American character in it or read a book that is set in the South or in a Southern state The Hunted read 1/09
1. New Year Challenge: In with the new, Out with the old: Read a book that has been in your TBR pile for so long. Sacred sins - Nora Roberts - Read 30 Jan2. Beginnings: Read a book that is the first in a series. Dark lover - J. R. Ward - dipping toe in water of this type of paranormal romance (Twilight series got me) - Read 26 Jan
3. Tournament of Roses: Read a book that has a name of a flower in its title. Blue Dahlia - Nora Roberts (could cheat and use this for beginnings as well but rather would defeat the purpose eh?) - Read 17th Jan 09
4. Winter Season: Read a book that has a word that starts with "W" in its title. When the snow fell by Henning Mankell
5. Martin Luther King Day: Read a book that has an African-American character in it or read a book that is set in the South or in a Southern state. Rosa Parks and Her Protest for Civil Rights: 1 December 1955 Dates with History
Great lists, guys. Stephanie, 3 books is fine...as I've said before,we pick the number of books we want to commit..
LibraryLass,
I love Ward's Black Dagger Brotherhood series. I hope you will enjoy Dark Lover. I've read Blue Dahlia, its my fave among the three in that trilogy.
I will be joining the challenge I just have to figure which book I am going to read.
Welcome Tiffany. When you are ready, just post the categories you've selected and the books you are going to read under it.
Okay, I'm cheating and going to add some of the same books that on my 9 in Jan 09 challenge that our beloved challenge queen started in the PNR group. Don't have anything for 3 & 5 but if I finish all 9 books, I'll look for a couple that fit the bill.1. New Year Challenge: In with the new, Out with the old: Read a book that has been in your TBR pile for so long. Dark Prince
3. Tournament of Roses: Read a book that has a name of a flower in its title.
4. Winter Season: Read a book that has a word that starts with "W" in its title.
What a fun challenge. I am so excited about it. A reason to read. Like I needed one. LOL! Now let's see...what to read...Wow. This is harder than I thought. It is going to take me some time to come up with these books. LOL!
LOri,Feel free to use books you've put in other challenges..LOL...that is quite fine...I will do it myself, if it fit the category.
Lara,
I admit this was a little tougher than I thought...even I am struggling with books to find...and I made the categories up...LOL..February will be easier I think..LOL..but its all fun.
1. New Year Challenge: In with the new, Out with the old: Read a book that has been in your TBR pile for so long. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. (Read)2. Beginnings: Read a book that is the first in a series. Beneath A Blood Red Moon by Shannon Drake (Read)
3. Tournament of Roses: Read a book that has a name of a flower in its title. Amanda Rose by Karen Robards (Read)
4. Winter Season: Read a book that has a word that starts with "W" in its title. Wild Card by Lora Leigh (Read)
5. Martin Luther King Day: Read a book that has an African-American character in it or read a book that is set in the South or in a Southern state The Cajun Cowboy by Sandra Hill. (Read)
Time for a group update. So far we have 11 people who have signed up for our challenge. Thanks guys for participating.Jael -
Kasia -
Kenjii - 1 book done
LibraryLass -
Lori -
Melissa - 1 book done
Nikki -
Stephanie -
Tosca - 5 books done...Congratulations!
Tricia - 1 book done
Yz - 1 book done
So far we have read a total of 9 books for this challenge. Ladies, feel free to add your completed books to our group bookshelf.
Great job, everyone.
Next update will be on the 20th.
1. New Year Challenge: In with the new, Out with the old: Return to Me by Shannon McKenna ...read 1-18-092. Beginnings: Read a book that is the first in a series. Wild Card (Elite Ops #1) by Lora Leigh...read 1-16-09
3. Tournament of Roses: Read a book that has a name of a flower in its title. Red Lily by Nora Roberts
4. Winter Season: Read a book that has a word that starts with "W" in its title. Whisper No lies by Cindy Gerard...read 1-20-09
5. Martin Luther King Day: Read a book that has an African-American character in it or read a book that is set in the South or in a Southern state. The Firm by John Grisham...read 1-22-09
4 down 1 to go! Yay!
Lara,Have you finished reading all 5 books or are you just listing them down for now?
Sorry. Finished one. Return to me. Starting the other 4.
No problem...Just put a date after the book when you finished to help me keep track. We are just half of the month, so we have plenty of time to read.
Have fun..Great list, too...and yes, I think Memphis is in the South, definitely.
i am getting there on my reading. i am reading a little slower this month. i was sick at the beginning of the month so im slacking.. don't know y.. by this time i usually have 2 books done. ans working on number 3. weird. ugh.. so this is weird to me.. i think as long as i finish one i will be happy then next month work that months books..
no worries, Stephanie. Just get well, and enjoy whatever book you are reading. The challenges are simply meant as motivation, not some required work that you need to get done even if you don't want to.
1. New Year Challenge: In with the new, out with the old: In TBR for a long time2. Beginnings: Read a book first in series:
Twilight by Stephenie Meyer: Finished on 1/23/09
3. Tournament of Rose: Read a book with a flower in it's title:
4. Winter Season: Read a book that has a work that starts with "W" in its title:
Wolf Tales by Kate Douglas
5. Martin Luther King Day: Read a book that has an African-American character in it or read a book that is set in the South or Southern State
Fast Forward by Celeste Norfleet: Finished 1/16
Glad to have you, Tiffany. Just put a date after the book when you have completed it. Next update would be on the 20th.Have fun reading.
1. New Year Challenge: In with the new, Out with the old: Read a book that has been in your TBR pile for so long. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
2. Beginnings: Read a book that is the first in a series.
Any Given Doomsday by Lori Handeland
3. Tournament of Roses: Read a book that has a name of a flower in its title.
4. Winter Season: Read a book that has a word that starts with "W" in its title.
Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas (finished 1/29/09)
5. Martin Luther King Day: Read a book that has an African-American character in it or read a book that is set in the South or in a Southern state.
Welcome to Serenity by Sherryl Woods (finished 1/5/09)
Welcome aboard Amanda. Have fun with the challenge.
1. New Year Challenge,,In with the new, Out with the old:Read a book that has been in your TBR pile for so long.Fistful of Charms by Kim Harrison
2.Beginning: Read a book that is first in a series
Second Sight by Amanda Quick
3.Tournament of Roses: Read a book that has a name of a flower in it's title
A Scent of Roses by Judy Gil
4. Winter Season: Read a book that has a word that starts with "W" in its title
Edit: "To Tame a Highland Warrior" by Karen Marie Moning. Finished 1/21/09
5.Martin Luther King Day: Read a book that has an African- American character in it or read a book that is set in the South or in a Southern State
Long,Tall Texans by Diana Palmer
I am just getting started. I will put dates when book is finished
Good selection, Cheryl. Have fun reading.
1. New Year Challenge: In with the new, Out with the old: Read a book that has been in your TBR pile for so long. My TBR read is currently full of New Zealand children/teens books - and manuscripts for same!
If limited to romance, the only one there is Flat-out sexy by Erin McCarthy. I cleaned out my TBR pile by returning everything to work (ie the library) my first day back after the New Year holiday!
I've now read Flat out sexyRead 26 Jan.
And finished my boxes of manuscripts... the New Zealand children's & teens books are a continuing saga.
2. Beginning: Read a book that is first in a series
Tempt me with darkness by Shayla Black. Read 19(ish) Jan.
3. Read a book that has a name of a flower in it's title:
Revenge of the rose by Nicole Galland.Finished 27 Jan.
4. Winter season: Read a book that has a word that starts with "W" in its title.
Wild card by Lora Leigh read 20(ish) Jan
5. Martin Luther King Day: Read a book that has an African- American character in it or read a book that is set in the South or in a Southern State
Gods in Alabama by Joshlyn Jackson.
Changed my mind and read When the black girl sings by Bil Wright. Finished 26 Jan.
May not get around to reviewing, because that's what I do for work & I'm over it at the moment - sorry!
Annie,No need to do a review. Also, although most of our books are predominantly romance, you can actually put any book from whatever genre, as long as it meets the category description. Sounds fair?
Time for a group update. Jael - 1 book done
Kasia - 2 books done
Kenjii - 2 books done
LibraryLass -
Lori -
Melissa - 1 book done
Nikki - 3 books done
Stephanie -
Tosca - 5 books done...Congratulations!
Tricia - 2 books done
Yz - 2 books done
Those who have joined the challenge since the last update.
Lara - 3 books done
Tiffany - 1 book done
Amanda -1 book done
Cheryl -
Annie - 2 books done
So far we have read a total of 25 books for this challenge. Ladies, feel free to add your completed books to our group bookshelf.
Great job, everyone.
Next update will be on the 26th.
P.S. Lara, Can you mark the book you have completed?
Yz,I have updated my list. On my list of books on my page and on my list above. Sorry. :) If there is anything else I need to do, just let me know.
No problem..just making sure I have the right numbers..
Yz wrote: "Annie,No need to do a review. Also, although most of our books are predominantly romance, you can actually put any book from whatever genre, as long as it meets the category description. Soun..."
Thanks for that Yz! It's a load off my mind. I'll try and keep it to romance novels - but the occasional teen or children book might slip through!
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Here they are:
1. New Year Challenge: In with the new, Out with the old: Read a book that has been in your TBR pile for so long.
2. Beginnings: Read a book that is the first in a series.
3. Tournament of Roses: Read a book that has a name of a flower in its title.
4. Winter Season: Read a book that has a word that starts with "W" in its title.
5. Martin Luther King Day: Read a book that has an African-American character in it or read a book that is set in the South or in a Southern state
You can pick 3 categories or all 5, depending on your own reading speed, book availability or time to commit.
The goal of our challenges is to enjoy reading, a little push to get on with it, but not to be a burden and remove the fun out of our favorite activity.