Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

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Thanks! :)

Fran, Mountain, Ethel, Dragana and Katie!

Thanks Jane & Katharina :)

2013 January Monthly Reading Challenge

6/10 Completed

01. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or by an author whose first or last name begins with 'J'.
An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn
02. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a January birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-31) to a member on the January birthday list.
Happy Birthday! to BethMN(Jan 7) & Barbara(Jan 16):
Dream Lake by Lisa Kleypas
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Louisiana, USA. Louisiana is well known for New Orlean's Mardi Gras, so for this category you can also read a book centered around a celebration or involving a parade.
When Strangers Marry by Lisa Kleypas 01/13/13
04. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions!: Read a book with a character that is trying to improve themselves, started in a new profession/job/life-phase or has moved to a new district/country.
Simply The Best by Shirley Jump 01/08/13
05. National Stay Healthy Month: Read a book where good health or dealing with health issues is a key consideration. For example, read a book where a main character is an athlete, doctor, nutritionist/dietician, physiotherapist, or where the character is recovering from ill health.
Wedding the Highlander by Janet Chapman 01/18/13
06. Rubbie Duckie's Birthday! (Jan 13): Read a book that features a child or children; or just read a children's book :) [Not a Young Adult book.]
Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr
OR
Big Sky River by Linda Lael Miller
07. National Dress Up Your Pet Day (Jan 14): Read a book with a pet in the storyline.
Canyons of Night by Jayne Castle 01/12/13
08. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January: This is an easy category for everyone - Read a romance book! And a 'High 5' if your bookcover shows 2 {or more ;} people hugging!
Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks 01/07/13
09. Backwards Day (Jan 31): Two options.
* How do you organise your TBR shelf? Take a deep breath and select a book from the opposite end of your shelving (the last 20% of your 'normal' bookshelves).
OR
*Catering for those that don't have a TBR shelf, read a book that shows someone/something's back view or that 'takes you back' in time (a historical book or time-travel book that goes back in history).
Annie Jordan: A Novel of Seattle by Mary Brinker Post 01/10/13
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Wild Rain by Christine Feehan


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Katharina wrote: " Fran, Mountain, Ethel, Dragana and Katie!"

Thanks Katharina!

January Monthly Reading Challenge

READ 7/10

1. 'J' is for January: Sage Creek by Jill Gregory Done 1/5/13

2. Happy Birthday Barbara!: Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones

3. Geography (Louisiana): Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris Done 1/17/13

4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions!:Call Me Wild by Robin Kaye Done 1/10/13

5. National Stay Healthy Month: Hummingbird Lake by Emily March

6. 13 Jan - Rubbie Duckie's Birthday!: Judy Moody by Megan McDonald Done 1/5/13

7. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet day: Rescue My Heart by Jill Shalvis Done 1/15/13

8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day: The Lovesick Cure by Pamela Morsi

9. Backwards Day is Jan 31: Taking Chances by Molly McAdams Done 1/2/13

10. Reader's Choice: The Look of Love by Bella Andre Done 1/13/13

January Monthly Challenge
Finished: 6/?


1. New Year: The Unidentified Redhead by Alice Clayton - 1/4/2013 - 4 Stars

2. Rubber Duckie: A Creed In Stone Creek by Linda Lael Miller - 1/5/2013 - 4 Stars

3. Dress Up Your Pet: Creed's Honor by Linda Lael Miller - 1/8/2013 - 3 Stars

4. Happy Birthday: Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead - 1/15/2013 - 5 Stars

5. Hugging Day: The Redhead Revealed by Alice Clayton - 1/16/2013 - 4 Stars

6. J is for January: Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire - 1/17/2013 - 4 Stars

January 2013 Monthly Reading Challenge
3/? Completed

2. [image error] Katherine! Lord of Scoundrels Loretta Chase 1/8/13

3. The Warlord Wants Forever Kresley Cole 1/12/13

9. Backwards Day Beyond the Highland Mist Karen Marie Moning 1/18/13

READ: 8/10

✔1. 'J' is for January: The Big Over Easy - Jasper Fforde 1/8
✔2. Happy Birthday Angie(16)!: Hot Ice - Nora Roberts 1/16
3. Geography: Lucky's Lady - Tami Hoag (Louisiana)
✔4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions! Love in a Nutshell - Janet Evanovich (heroine is trying to improve her situation) 1/3
✔5. National Stay Healthy Month. Taking a Shot - Jaci Burton (hockey player) 1/19
✔6. 13 Jan - Odd Apocalypse - Dean Koontz (the plot involves rescuing a 9 year old boy) 1/18
✔7. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet day: The Calling - Kelley Armstrong (heroines dog is important) 1/11
✔8. National Hugging Day: In Bed With A Stranger - Mary Wine 1/18
9. Backwards Day is Jan 31: Zugzwang - Ronan Bennett (last book on my TBR in 2013 shelf)
✔10. Reader's Choice: Blood Challenge - Eileen Wilks 1/6

I'm in for the following 5.
Completed 4/5

4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions!-Up to Me – COMPLETED JANUARY 6, 2013- Rated 5 stars

6. 13 Jan - This is Rubbie Duckie's Birthday (Sesame Street) Read a book that features a child or children; or just read a children's book :
Futures and Frosting- COMPLETED JANUARY 4, 2013- RATED: 4 STARS

8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January: This is an easy category for everyone - Read a romance book! And a 'High 5' if your bookcover shows 2 {or more ;} people hugging!: More Than Words- COMPLETED JANUARY 14, 2013- RATED 5STARS +

9. Backwards Day is Jan 31: Two options.
* How do you organise your TBR shelf? Take a deep breath and select a book from the opposite end of your shelving (the last 20% of your 'normal' bookshelves).
Gabriel's Rapture- COMPLETED JANUARY 19, 2013- RATED 3 STARS

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Redhead Revealed

**RRRC January Monthly Challenge**
Completed: 5/10

1. 'J' is for January: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley
2. Happy Birthday!: Shannon (22nd) - Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris
3. Geography: From Wine to Water by Carolyn Brown
4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions!: The Perfect Hope by Nora Roberts [9 Jan] ★★★
5. National Stay Healthy Month: Montana Midwife by Cassie Miles [13 Jan] ★★★
6. 13 Jan - This is Rubbie Duckie's Birthday (Sesame Street): The Baby Swap Miracle by Caroline Anderson [8 Jan] ★★
7. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet Day: When You Dare by Lori Foster [18 Jan] ★★★★
8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January: A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
9. Backwards Day is Jan 31: Storm Born by Richelle Mead
10. Reader's Choice: Hide In Plain Sight by Marta Perry [16 Jan] ★★★★

READ:


CURRENTLY Reading:


UNREAD:

Finished my challenge.....happy reading all!!

10/10

1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or by an author whose first or last name begins with 'J'.
The Rhetoric of Death by Judith Rock 01/13/13 ***

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a January birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf match the date of your birthday. (Elke's shelf, birthday Jan, 10)
The Apothecary's Daughter by Julie Klassen 01/13/13 *****

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Louisiana, USA.
French Quarter by Stella Cameron 01/19/13 ****

4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions! Read a book with a character that is trying to improve themselves, started in a new profession/job/life-phase or has moved to a new district/country.
To Have and To Hold (Bridal Veil Island Book #) by Tracie Peterson 01/01/13 ***

5. National Stay Healthy Month. Read a book where good health or dealing with health issues is a key consideration.
Range of Motion by Elizabeth Berg 01/07/13 ****

6. 13 Jan - This is Rubbie Duckie's Birthday (Sesame Street) Read a book that features a child or children; or just read a children's book :) [Not a Young Adult book.]
Some Assembly Required by Anne Lamott 01/06/13 **

7. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet day: Read a book with a pet in the storyline.
Godiva by Jenny Dare 01/03/13 ****

8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January: Read a romance book!
Quinn's Undying Rose by Tina Folsom 01/04/13 ****

9. Backwards Day is Jan 31: Two options.
* How do you organise your TBR shelf? Take a deep breath and select a book from the opposite end of your shelving.
The Red Queen by Philippa Gregory 01/02/13 ***

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
You Belong to Me by Karen Rose 01/03/13 *****

all done!

10/10

1. 'J' is for January: Jessica Sims - Beauty Dates the Beast - 1/5
2. Happy Birthday, Elke!: Sweet Dreams - Kristen Ashley - 1/10
3. Geography: No Rest for the Wicked - Kresley Cole - 1/12
4. New Year: On Dublin Street - Samantha Young - 1/3
5. National Stay Healthy Month: The Taker - Alma Katsu - 1/7
6. Rubbie Duckie's Birthday: If I Stay - Gayle Forman - 1/16
7. National Dress Up Your Pet day: Gifts of the Blood - Vicki Kiere - 1/6
8. National Hugging Day: Undercover - Lauren Dane - 1/8
9. Backwards Day: Enticed by His Forgotten Lover - Maya Banks - 1/7
10. Reader's Choice: Blood Warrior - H.D. Gordon - 1/4

Done:

'Yay Nay Nay and Ty!!! :)

NayNay and Ty!

January Monthly Challenge ~ 2013!
Duration January 1 ~ January 31
9/10 Read

1. 'J' is For...: Jennifer Probst, The Marriage Bargain 1/4 ✯✯✯
2. Happy Birthday Pollyanna!: Angelfall by Susan Ee 1/9 ✯✯✯✯½
3. Louisiana, The Pelican State: After the Night by Linda Howard 1/6 ✯✯½
4. New Year, New You!: Lord's Fall by Thea Harrison 1/8 ✯✯✯✯
5. National Stay Healthy Month: Zero at the Bone by Jane Seville 1/19 ✯✯✯½
6. We♥Kids!: Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas 1/3 ✯✯✯
7. Torture Dress Up Your Pet Day: The Witness by Nora Roberts 1/10 ✯✯✯✯
8. Dreamy Hugs: Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks 1/13 ✯✯✯✯
9. Backwards Day: The Duke And I by Julia Quinn 1/12 ✯✯✯½
10. Bookclub Read: Wallbanger by Alice Clayton

Hooray, Fran, MountainKat, Ethel, Dragana, Katie, NayNay & Ty!!!!!!!

RRRC January 2013 Challenge

1/5 completed

1. 'J' is for January: Crimson Frost 20/1/13 ★★★★★
2. Geography: Louisiana - Trouble in Mudbug
3. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet day: Tricked
4. Backwards Day is Jan 31: Cold Sight
5. Reader's Choice: Touch of the Demon

7/10


1. 'J' is for January: High Five - 05/01/13 (4*)
2. Happy Birthday: I chose Jessica's shelf - Hot Six - 12/01/13 (4*)
3. Geography : Dead and Gone
4. 'New Year': The Twelve Tribes of Hattie - 13/01/13 (4*)
5. National Stay Healthy Month : My Sister's Keeper
6. Rubber Duckie's Birthday : Room - 03/01/13 (5*)
7. Dress Up Your Pet Day : Hoping for a Home
8. National Hugging Day : A Callahan Outlaw's Twins- 08/01/13 (5*)
9. Backwards Day : On TBR since 21/02/09 ! -Speak - 19/01/13 (5*)
10. Reader's Choice : Bookmarked For Death - 01/01/13 (4*)

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

1. Jaqueline Winspear - Maisie Dobbs (1/7/13)
2. Stephen King - The Stand (1/11/13; Miss Kate)
3. Susan Andersen - Be My Baby (1/13/13)
4. Catherine Coutler - Pendragon (1/13/13)
5. Lynn Kurland - Till There Was You (1/17/13)
6. William Goldman - The Princess Bride (1/5/13)
7. Katie Macalister - Confessions of a Vampire's Girlfriend (1/17/13)
8. Lynn Kurland - Much Ado in the Moonlight (1/18/13)
9. Lynn Kurland - All for You (1/18/13)
10. Katie Macalister - Love in the Time of Dragons (1/8/13)



10/10 Done!

Finished! Yay! I have had a hard time finishing challenges the last couple of months!

I am in for 5 this month.....


1. is for January: Long Hard Ride FINISHED 1/9/13
2. Happy Birthday Sarah!!: Tempt Me with Darkness FINISHED 1/11/13
3. skipped
4. skipped
5. National Stay Healthy Month: The Midwife of Hope River FINISHED 1/1/13
6. skipped
7. skipped
8. National Hugging Day: Heart of the Dragon FINISHED 1/14/13
9. skipped
10. Readers Choice: First Grave on the Right FINISHED 1/19/13

RRRC January Monthly Reading Challenge
Completed 5/6

1. 'J' is for January: Gentlemen Prefer Succubi by Jill Myles 1/20/13
2. Happy Birthday Steph! : The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole 1/7/13
4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions! : Temptation Ridge by Robyn Carr 1/11/13
6. 13 Jan - This is, of course, Rubbie Duckie's Birthday!: Anne's House of Dreams by L.M.Montgomery
8. National Hugging Day : Wallbanger by Alice Clayton 1/6/13
10. Reader's Choice: Black Ice by Anne Stuart 1/3/13

Congrtas Fran, Mountain, Ethel, Dragana, Ty, NayNay, Laurie, and Shannon!!!

8/10


1. 'J' - The Bite Before Christmas - Jeaniene Frost & Lynsay Sands 1/13/13

2. Happy Birthday Beth!- Dear Cupid - Julie Ortolon 1/20/13

3. Louisiana - New Orleans - Cat Johnson

4. 'New Year' - Hot For Fireman - Jennifer Bernard 1/16/13

5. Healthy - All Jacked Up - Lorelei James (Owns a Physical therapy clinic)

6. Rubbie Duckie - Thief Of Shadows - Elizabeth Hoyt 1/5/13

7. Pet - Tall Dark & Cowboy - Joanne Kennedy 1/8/13

8. Hugging - Loving Lady Marcia - Keiran Kramer 1/8/13

9. Backwards Day - Shadow Woman - Linda Howard 1/14/13

10. Reader's Choice - Simply Irresistible - Jill Shalvis 1/20/13

2013 January Monthly Challenge

9/9

1. 'J' is for January: Saddled and Spurred 1/18
2. Happy Birthday!: Slave to Sensation 1/4
3. Geography: Frankly, My Dear 1/2
4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions!: Big Sky River 1/13
6. 13 Jan - This is, of course, Rubbie Duckie's Birthday!: Big Sky Country 1/8
7. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet day: Big Sky Mountain 1/11
8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January: With Just One Kiss 1/6
9. Backwards Day is Jan 31: A Seductive Kiss 1/5
10. Reader's Choice: Wrangled and Tangled 1/20

Hooray, Laurie, Shannon & Ceej!!!

**RRRC January Monthly Challenge**
Completed: 6/10

1. 'J' is for January: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley

2. Happy Birthday!: Shannon (22nd) - Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris [20 Jan] ★★★★
This was a re-read for me, but it's been such a long time that I forgot the who-did-it parts! And I definitely forgot how much I liked Eric! ;)

3. Geography: From Wine to Water by Carolyn Brown

4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions!: The Perfect Hope by Nora Roberts [9 Jan] ★★★
I haven't read a NR book in a long time, but she's like sinking into a warm bubble bath - relaxing and comfortable.

5. National Stay Healthy Month: Montana Midwife by Cassie Miles [13 Jan] ★★★
Slow in the beginning, but picked up, especially at the end. Figured out who the killer was when they were initially introduced, so the mystery was kind of meh.

6. 13 Jan - This is Rubbie Duckie's Birthday (Sesame Street): The Baby Swap Miracle by Caroline Anderson [8 Jan] ★★
Alright, but felt lacking. Liked the setting, somewhat liked the hero, but heroine's stubborness about doing things on her own got tired after awhile.

7. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet Day: When You Dare by Lori Foster [18 Jan] ★★★★
Another re-read, but a favourite. And with an ebook version available from the library, I have to try out my new iPod, right? ;)

8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January: A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole

9. Backwards Day is Jan 31: Storm Born by Richelle Mead

10. Reader's Choice: Hide In Plain Sight by Marta Perry [16 Jan] ★★★★
I don't usually read inspiration/Christian romances, but I was pleasantly surprised with this one. So much so, that I've ordered the other two in the series...

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January Monthly Challenge
Finished: 7/?


1. New Year: The Unidentified Redhead by Alice Clayton - 1/4/2013 - 4 Stars

2. Rubber Duckie: A Creed In Stone Creek by Linda Lael Miller - 1/5/2013 - 4 Stars

3. Dress Up Your Pet: Creed's Honor by Linda Lael Miller - 1/8/2013 - 3 Stars

4. Happy Birthday: Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead - 1/15/2013 - 5 Stars

5. Hugging Day: The Redhead Revealed by Alice Clayton - 1/16/2013 - 4 Stars

6. J is for January: Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire - 1/17/2013 - 4 Stars

7. Reader's Choice: Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead - 1/20/2013 - 4 Stars

I'm in for 5

January Monthly Reading Challenge


Duration: January 1, 2013 - January 31, 2013

2/5

1. 'J' is for January: Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
2. Happy Birthday Shellbelle!: Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones
3. Geography (Louisianna): Skinwalker by Faith Hunter
4. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January: Sins of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon, 01.18.13 ★★★★
5. Reader's Choice: Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon, 01.12.13 ★★★★★

All done. Congrats to everyone who finished. :)

RRRC: Monthly
1-31 January 2013
5/5

3. Geography: involving a Celebration/parade: The Heretic Queen by Michelle Moran 1/19 (5)
4. 'New Year' a new life-phase: Wild Man by Kristen Ashely 1/13 (5)
6. Rubbie Duckie's Birthday!: A Wrinkle in Time by Medeleine L'Engle 1/20 (4)
8. National Hugging Day: a romance book! - Black Rose by Nora Roberts 1/6 (4)
10. My Choice: Red Lily by Nora Roberts 1/16 (4)

Thanks Shyloh, Sandra and Katharina!! Katharina, I love all the kitties you find!

Congrats everyone!

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
January Monthly Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/1/2013 - 1/31/2013

Progress: 4 out of 5 Updated 1/21/13

1. J is for January: Juliet Immortal Jan 3, 2013 2 stars Wanted to like it more, but couldn't connect with it.

3. Geography: Dark Needs at Night's Edge 3 stars 1/12/13 Yummy Narration!

6. 13 Jan - This is, of course, Rubbie Duckie's Birthday!: Revenge of the Dinotrux 5 stars! Very Cute. I'd highly recommend reading the 1st book if you have little ones.

8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January: Sought 3 stars 1/10/13 Decent entry into the series

9. Backwards Day is Jan 31: Claimed

RRRC January 2013 Reading Challenge

Read: 10/10 Finished!!

1. 'J' is for January: Dream Eyes by Jayne Ann Krentz 1/18/13

2. Happy Birthday Macwolf01 [Elise]!: Poker Night by Nalini Singh 1/14/13

3. Geography: A Dark-Hunter Christmas by Sherrilyn Kenyon 1/7/13

4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions!: Just Ask by Mia Downing 1/3/13

5. National Stay Healthy Month: Sweet Dreams by Dana Marie Bell 1/14/13

6. 13 Jan - This is, of course, Rubbie Duckie's Birthday!: Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar 1/7/13

7. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet day: The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston1/13/13

8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day: Already Freakn' Mated by Eve Langlais 1/6/13

9. Backwards Day is Jan 31: Darkness Dawns by Dianne Duvall 1/13/13

10. Reader's Choice: The Mane Attraction by Shelly Laurenston 1/16/13



Also Read:

Congrats Laurie, Shannon, Ceej, Wan and Erin!!!!!

January Monthly Reading Challenge



'J' is for January - Jenn McKinlay - Sprinkle with Murder [2 Jan 13] ★★★★

Happy Birthday! - Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich (from Valorie's shelf)

'New Year' means New Year Resolutions! - Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins (Anna moved to Paris for studies) [20 Jan 13] ★★★

13 Jan - This is Rubbie Duckie's Birthday (Sesame Street) - Room by Emma Donoghue (story is told from five years old, Jack's perspective) [16 Jan 13] ★★★★

14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet day - A Dog's Journey by W. Bruce Cameron (Buddy is the pet dog)

National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January - Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh (paranormal romance) [6 Jan 13] ★★

Backwards Day is Jan 31 - Royal Bridesmaids (position 7th starting from the back of my 500+ TBR shelf)

Reader's Choice - The Casual Vacancy by JK Rowling [13 Jan 13] ★★★★


Progress: 5/8

RRRC Monthly Challenge
January 1-31, 2013
3/8

√ 1. 'J' for January: Johanna Lindsey: The Present - 1.10
2. H.B. Barbara: Innocent in Death #24 by J.D. Robb
3. Geo: Louisiana: Night Game(Gator) by Christine Feehan
4. New Way of Living: I Can See You by Karen Rose
5. Doctor: Libby Drake in Dangerous Tides by Christine Feehan
6. Read a children's book:
7. Pet in storyline:
√ 8. Hugging: Read a romance book: Sunrise Point by Robyn Carr - 1.19
9. Back View: A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
√ 10. Reader's Choice: The Lady Most Willing...: A Novel in Three Parts by Julia Quinn

Way to go Ceej and Erin!!

9/10


1. 'J' - The Bite Before Christmas - Jeaniene Frost & Lynsay Sands 1/13/13

2. Happy Birthday Beth!- Dear Cupid - Julie Ortolon 1/20/13

3. Louisiana - New Orleans - Cat Johnson

4. 'New Year' - Hot For Fireman - Jennifer Bernard 1/16/13

5. Healthy - All Jacked Up - Lorelei James 1/21/13

6. Rubbie Duckie - Thief Of Shadows - Elizabeth Hoyt 1/5/13

7. Pet - Tall Dark & Cowboy - Joanne Kennedy 1/8/13

8. Hugging - Loving Lady Marcia - Keiran Kramer 1/8/13

9. Backwards Day - Shadow Woman - Linda Howard 1/14/13

10. Reader's Choice - Simply Irresistible - Jill Shalvis 1/20/13

Laurie, Shannon, Ceej, Wan and Erin!

8/10


1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or by an author whose first or last name begins with 'J'.
A Rancher's Dangerous Affair - Jennifer Morey (HRS #1740 - Feb 2013) - Jan 14

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a January birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-31) to a member on the January birthday list. Eg My name is Jane and my birthday is 13 August. I can either pick a January birthday celebrant whose name starts with 'J' or was born on 13 January. If neither of these options work, select a match as close as possible (either side of the initial or date).
January Birthday List
Big Sky River - Linda Lael Miller (HQN - Dec 2012) - Happy Birthday Lacy! - Jan 16

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Louisiana, USA. Louisiana is well known for New Orlean's Mardi Gras, so for this category you can also read a book centered around a celebration or involving a parade.

4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions! Read a book with a character that is trying to improve themselves, started in a new profession/job/life-phase or has moved to a new district/country.
Sea Glass Winter - JoAnn Ross (Signet - Jan 2013) - Jan 2 (Dillon - new job, new location; Claire - new location)

5. National Stay Healthy Month. Read a book where good health or dealing with health issues is a key consideration. For example, read a book where a main character is an athlete, doctor, nutritionist/dietician, physiotherapist, or where the character is recovering from ill health.
From Neighbors ... to Newlyweds? - Brenda Harlen (HSE #2235 - Jan 2013) (doctor) - Jan 8

6. 13 Jan - This is, of course, Rubbie Duckie's Birthday!: (From Sesame Street) Read a book that features a child or children; or just read a children's book :) [Not a Young Adult book.]
His-and-Hers Family - Helen Lacey (HSE #2238 - Jan 2013) - Jan 3 (Cecily - adopted child)

7. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet day: Read a book with a pet in the storyline.
The Other Side of Us - Sarah Mayberry (HS #1824 - Jan 2013) (two dogs) - Jan 13

8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January: This is an easy category for everyone - Read a romance book! And a 'High 5' if your bookcover shows 2 {or more ;} people hugging!
A Tricky Proposition - Cat Schield (HD #2214 - Feb 2013) - Jan 7

9. Backwards Day is Jan 31: Two options.
* How do you organise your TBR shelf? Take a deep breath and select a book from the opposite end of your shelving (the last 20% of your 'normal' bookshelves).
OR
*Catering for those that don't have a TBR shelf, read a book that shows someone/something's back view or that 'takes you back' in time (a historical book or time-travel book that goes back in history).

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Beyond Valor - Lindsay McKenna (HRS #1739 - Feb 2013) - Jan 22

January Monthly Challenge
Finished: 8/10


1. New Year: The Unidentified Redhead by Alice Clayton - 1/4/2013 - 4 Stars

2. Rubber Duckie: A Creed In Stone Creek by Linda Lael Miller - 1/5/2013 - 4 Stars

3. Dress Up Your Pet: Creed's Honor by Linda Lael Miller - 1/8/2013 - 3 Stars

4. Happy Birthday: Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead - 1/15/2013 - 5 Stars

5. Hugging Day: The Redhead Revealed by Alice Clayton - 1/16/2013 - 4 Stars

6. J is for January: Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire - 1/17/2013 - 4 Stars

7. Reader's Choice: Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead - 1/20/2013 - 4 Stars

8. Backwards Day: The Creed Legacy by Linda Lael Miller - 1/21/2013 - 4 Stars

I think I forgot to write im in at beginning of the month .:( :( :(

Can I still post and backdate or can I not

Whooohoooo I'm done!

10/10


1. 'J' - The Bite Before Christmas - Jeaniene Frost & Lynsay Sands 1/13/13

2. Happy Birthday Beth!- Dear Cupid - Julie Ortolon 1/20/13

3. Louisiana - New Orleans - Cat Johnson 1/22/13

4. 'New Year' - Hot For Fireman - Jennifer Bernard 1/16/13

5. Healthy - All Jacked Up - Lorelei James 1/21/13

6. Rubbie Duckie - Thief Of Shadows - Elizabeth Hoyt 1/5/13

7. Pet - Tall Dark & Cowboy - Joanne Kennedy 1/8/13

8. Hugging - Loving Lady Marcia - Keiran Kramer 1/8/13

9. Backwards Day - Shadow Woman - Linda Howard 1/14/13

10. Reader's Choice - Simply Irresistible - Jill Shalvis 1/20/13

Karen wrote: "I think I forgot to write im in at beginning of the month .:( :( :(

Can I still post and backdate or can I not"

Backdating is fine, Karen - in pretty much any of this group's challenges (except the PIFM, it doesn't really work there), unless it is specifically forbidden for some reason.

January Monthly Challenge ~ 2013!
Duration January 1 ~ January 31
10/10 Read All Done!!

1. 'J' is For...: Jennifer Probst, The Marriage Bargain 1/4 ✯✯✯
2. Happy Birthday Pollyanna!: Angelfall by Susan Ee 1/9 ✯✯✯✯½
3. Louisiana, The Pelican State: After the Night by Linda Howard 1/6 ✯✯½
4. New Year, New You!: Lord's Fall by Thea Harrison 1/8 ✯✯✯✯
5. National Stay Healthy Month: Zero at the Bone by Jane Seville 1/19 ✯✯✯½
6. We♥Kids!: Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas 1/3 ✯✯✯
7. Torture Dress Up Your Pet Day: The Witness by Nora Roberts 1/10 ✯✯✯✯
8. Dreamy Hugs: Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks 1/13 ✯✯✯✯
9. Backwards Day: The Duke And I by Julia Quinn 1/12 ✯✯✯½
10. Bookclub Read: Wallbanger by Alice Clayton 1/22 ✯✯✯✯

Shyloh and Penney!

Ok thank you KarenH

Yay Shyloh & Penney!

2013 January Monthly Reading Challenge

7/10 Completed

01. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or by an author whose first or last name begins with 'J'.
An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn 01/22/13
02. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a January birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-31) to a member on the January birthday list.
Happy Birthday! to BethMN(Jan 7) & Barbara(Jan 16):
Dream Lake by Lisa Kleypas
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Louisiana, USA. Louisiana is well known for New Orlean's Mardi Gras, so for this category you can also read a book centered around a celebration or involving a parade.
When Strangers Marry by Lisa Kleypas 01/13/13
04. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions!: Read a book with a character that is trying to improve themselves, started in a new profession/job/life-phase or has moved to a new district/country.
Simply The Best by Shirley Jump 01/08/13
05. National Stay Healthy Month: Read a book where good health or dealing with health issues is a key consideration. For example, read a book where a main character is an athlete, doctor, nutritionist/dietician, physiotherapist, or where the character is recovering from ill health.
Wedding the Highlander by Janet Chapman 01/18/13
06. Rubbie Duckie's Birthday! (Jan 13): Read a book that features a child or children; or just read a children's book :) [Not a Young Adult book.]
Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr
OR
Big Sky River by Linda Lael Miller
07. National Dress Up Your Pet Day (Jan 14): Read a book with a pet in the storyline.
Canyons of Night by Jayne Castle 01/12/13
08. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January: This is an easy category for everyone - Read a romance book! And a 'High 5' if your bookcover shows 2 {or more ;} people hugging!
Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks 01/07/13
09. Backwards Day (Jan 31): Two options.
* How do you organise your TBR shelf? Take a deep breath and select a book from the opposite end of your shelving (the last 20% of your 'normal' bookshelves).
OR
*Catering for those that don't have a TBR shelf, read a book that shows someone/something's back view or that 'takes you back' in time (a historical book or time-travel book that goes back in history).
Annie Jordan: A Novel of Seattle by Mary Brinker Post 01/10/13
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Wild Rain by Christine Feehan


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~KarenH~ wrote: "Karen wrote: "I think I forgot to write im in at beginning of the month .:( :( :(

Can I still post and backdate or can I not"

Backdating is fine, Karen - in pretty much any of this group's challe..."

Thanks Karen :)

Congrats Shyloh and Penney!!!

Monthly Challenges > January Monthly Reading Challenge - Participant's Thread
10/10

1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or by an author whose first or last name begins with 'J'.
Captive Bride by Johanna Lindsey 01/02/13

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a January birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-31) to a member on the January birthday list. Eg My name is Jane and my birthday is 13 August. I can either pick a January birthday celebrant whose name starts with 'J' or was born on 13 January.
AlbertaJenn - Changing the Game (Play by Play #2) by Jaci Burton 01/17/13

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Louisiana, USA. Louisiana is well known for New Orlean's Mardi Gras, so for this category you can also read a book centered around a celebration or involving a parade.
Bayou Moon (The Edge #2) by Ilona Andrews 01/21/13

4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions! Read a book with a character that is trying to improve themselves, started in a new profession/job/life-phase or has moved to a new district/country.
Moon Spell (The Tale of Lunarmorte #1) by Samantha Young 01/04/13

5. National Stay Healthy Month. Read a book where good health or dealing with health issues is a key consideration. For example, read a book where a main character is an athlete, doctor, nutritionist/dietician, physiotherapist, or where the character is recovering from ill health.
Changing the Game (Play by Play #2) by Jaci Burton 01/17/13

6. 13 Jan - This is, of course, Rubbie Duckie's Birthday!: (From Sesame Street) Read a book that features a child or children; or just read a children's book :) [Not a Young Adult book.]
Last Dragon Standing (The Dragon Kin #4) by G.A. Aiken 01/13/13

7. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet day: Read a book with a pet in the storyline.
Under the Boardwalk(Costas Sisters #1) by Carly Phillips 01/01/13

8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January: This is an easy category for everyone - Read a romance book! And a 'High 5' if your bookcover shows 2 {or more ;} people hugging!
About a Dragon (The Dragon Kin #2) by G.A. Aiken 01/09/13

9. Backwards Day is Jan 31: Two options.
* How do you organise your TBR shelf? Take a deep breath and select a book from the opposite end of your shelving (the last 20% of your 'normal' bookshelves).
OR
*Catering for those that don't have a TBR shelf, read a book that shows someone/something's back view or that 'takes you back' in time (a historical book or time-travel book that goes back in history).
Dragon Actually (The Dragon Kin #1) by G.A. Aiken 10/06/13

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
What a Dragon Should Know (The Dragon Kin #3) by G.A. Aiken 01/11/13