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message 351: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24334 comments Congrats Joann & Angie!!!


message 352: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24334 comments Congrats Julie, Angie and Erin!!!!


message 353: by Katharina (new)

Katharina | 802 comments Joann, Angie (Mind Malfunction), Juliet, Angie and Erin!


message 354: by Valorie (new)

Valorie  | 2218 comments Congrats to all the finishers so far!

10/10 Done Yay!

1. January: James, Allyson - The Dragon Master 1/17 ★★★★
2. Happy B-Day to me!: Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole 1/26 ★★★★★
3. Louisiana: Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris 1/19 ★★★★
4. New Year: Aunt Dimity and the Duke by Nancy Atherton 1/9 ★★★★
5. Stay Healthy: Immortal Sea by Virginia Kantra 1/4 ★★★★
6. Rubbie Duckie: Can't Teach an Old Demon New Tricks 1/21 ★★★★
7. Pet Day: Crouching Buzzard, Leaping Loon by Donna Andrews 1/6 ★★★★
8. Hugging Day: The Darkest Surrender by Gena Showalter 1/12 ★★★★★
9. Backwards Day: Darkness Rising by Keri Arthur 1/8 ★★★★
10. My Choice: Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich 1/2 ★★★★★

The Dragon Master (Dragon, #3) by Allyson James Pleasure of a Dark Prince (Immortals After Dark, #9) by Kresley Cole Deadlocked (Sookie Stackhouse, #12) by Charlaine Harris Aunt Dimity and the Duke by Nancy Atherton Immortal Sea (Children of the Sea, #4) by Virginia Kantra Can't Teach an Old Demon New Tricks (Demon, #2) by Cara Lockwood Crouching Buzzard, Leaping Loon (Meg Langslow, #4) by Donna Andrews The Darkest Surrender (Lords of the Underworld, #8) by Gena Showalter Darkness Rising (Dark Angels, #2) by Keri Arthur Notorious Nineteen (Stephanie Plum, #19) by Janet Evanovich


message 355: by Skandia (new)

Skandia (sfgirl) | 972 comments RRRC January Monthly Reading Challenge

Completed 6/6

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 1/28/13
8. National Hugging Day : Wallbanger by Alice Clayton 1/6/13
10. Reader's Choice: Black Ice by Anne Stuart 1/3/13

Gentlemen Prefer Succubi (Succubus Diaries, #1) by Jill Myles The Warlord Wants Forever (Immortals After Dark, #1) by Kresley Cole Temptation Ridge (Virgin River, #6) by Robyn Carr Anne's House of Dreams (Anne of Green Gables, #5) by L.M. Montgomery Wallbanger by Alice Clayton Black Ice (Ice, #1) by Anne Stuart


message 356: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24334 comments Congrats Valorie and Skandia!!! Good work :)


message 357: by Joann (new)

Joann | 973 comments Thanks Jane(PS) and Katharina!


message 358: by Tonya (new)

Tonya (pinklotus76) I'm in for 8!

DONE!!!

January 1, 2013-January 31, 2013
8/8

1. 'J' is for January: The Killing Game by Iris Johansen 1/18

3. Geography: Louisiana Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris 1/21

4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions! Sound Bites: A Rock & Roll Love Story by Rachel K. Burke 1/20

6. 13 Jan - This is, of course, Rubbie Duckie's Birthday!: (From Sesame Street) The Next Always by Nora Roberts 1/14

7. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet day: My One and Only by Kristan Higgins 1/24

8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January: Love and Relativity by Rachael Wade 1/27

9. Backwards Day is Jan 31: Now and Forever by Barbara Bretton 1/9


10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. About Last Night by Ruthie Knox 1/12


Dead Until Dark (Sookie Stackhouse, #1) by Charlaine Harris Sound Bites A Rock & Roll Love Story by Rachel K. Burke The Killing Game (Eve Duncan, #2) by Iris Johansen Now and Forever by Barbara Bretton My One and Only by Kristan Higgins Love and Relativity by Rachael Wade About Last Night by Ruthie Knox The Next Always (Inn BoonsBoro, #1) by Nora Roberts


message 359: by Lacy (new)

Lacy (lacy_stewart) | 1966 comments January Monthly Challenge
Finished: 1o/10
ALL DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!



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

9. Stay Healthy: Drop Shot by Harlan Coben - 1/26/2013 - 5 Stars

10. Geography: Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon - 1/28/2013 - 4 Stars


A Creed In Stone Creek (Creed Cowboys, #1) by Linda Lael Miller The Unidentified Redhead (Redhead, #1) by Alice Clayton Creed's Honor (The Creed Cowboys, #2) by Linda Lael Miller Spirit Bound (Vampire Academy, #5) by Richelle Mead The Redhead Revealed (Redhead, #2) by Alice Clayton Beautiful Disaster (Beautiful, #1) by Jamie McGuire Last Sacrifice (Vampire Academy, #6) by Richelle Mead The Creed Legacy (The Creed Cowboys, #3) by Linda Lael Miller Drop Shot (Myron Bolitar, #2) by Harlan Coben Night Pleasures (Dark-Hunter, #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon


message 360: by ~Melissa~ (new)

~Melissa~ | 2097 comments RRRC: January Monthly
1-31 January 2013


Read6/6

1. 'J' is for January: Just Ask 1/5/13 4♥

2. Happy Birthday!: Mine 1/16 Second Grave on the Left 1/9/12 3♥

6. 13 Jan - This is, of course, Rubbie Duckie's Birthday!: (From Sesame Street) Stuart Little 1/4/13 3♥
7. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet day: Zane's Redemption (Zane is given a puppy) 1/6/13 4♥
8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January: Rock Chick Redemption 1/15/13 4♥
10. Reader's Choice: Iron Kissed 1/25/13 4♥

Just Ask by Mia Downing Stuart Little by E.B. White Zane's Redemption (Scanguards Vampires, #5) by Tina Folsom Second Grave on the Left (Charley Davidson, #2) by Darynda Jones Iron Kissed (Mercedes Thompson, #3) by Patricia Briggs Rock Chick Redemption (Rock Chick, #3) by Kristen Ashley


message 361: by Renee (new)

Renee Nicole | 175 comments DONE!!

Man, I don't know how some of you guys read so much, lol! I'm jealous ;-)

5/5

'J' is for January: Operation: Spank Me by Christina James Finished 1/17; ★★★
Happy Birthday ROXY!: Pleasure Unbound Finished 1/28; ★★★★
National Hugging Day: Leave Me Breathless Finished 1/22; ★★★★★
Backwards Day: In Flight Finished 1/7; ★★★★
Reader's Choice: The Darkest Kiss Finished 1/11; ★★★★

Operation Spank Me by Christina James Pleasure Unbound (Demonica, #1) by Larissa Ione Leave Me Breathless (Ross Siblings, #3) by Cherrie Lynn In Flight (Up In The Air, #1) by R.K. Lilley The Darkest Kiss (Lords of the Underworld, #2) by Gena Showalter


message 362: by Ren Puspita (new)

Ren Puspita (renpuspita) ROMANCE READING CHALLENGE
January Monthly Challenge ~ 2013
Duration January 1 ~ January 31


Read : 5/5, FINISH


1. 'J' is for January: Time of Death - J.D.Robb (read 28/01/13 ★★★★1/2)

2. National Stay Healthy Month: Sealed with a Curse - Cecy Robson (read 27/01/13 ★★★★1/2) (heroine is nurse)

3. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day : The Night Is Mine - M.L. Buchman (08/01/13 ★★★ )

4. Backwards Day is Jan 31: Wet & Wild- Sandra Hill (read 06/01/13 ★★★★) (time travel)

5. Reader's Choice: Checkmate by R.L. Mathewson (read 15/01/13 ★★★★)

Time of Death (In Death, #24.5, #27.5 & #29.5) by J.D. Robb Sealed with a Curse (Weird Girls, #1) by Cecy Robson The Night Is Mine (The Night Stalkers, #1) by M.L. Buchman Wet & Wild (Viking II, #4) by Sandra Hill Checkmate (A Neighbor from Hell, #3) by R.L. Mathewson


message 363: by Patricia (new)

Patricia (catnaping) | 328 comments I'm in for 6
6/6

1. 'J' is for January:Eat Slay Love Jesse Petersen
1/7

3. Geography:Louisiana Touch of the Demon Diana Rowland 1/22

4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions! Black Fallen Elle Jasper 1/10

8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day. Gates of Rapture Caris Roane 1/17

9. Backwards Day is Jan 31: Rebel Heart Moira Young 1/15

10. Reader's Choice: Last Kiss Goodnight Gena Showalter 1/6

read
Last Kiss Goodnight (Otherworld Assassin, #1) by Gena Showalter Eat Slay Love (Living With the Dead, #3) by Jesse Petersen Black Fallen (Dark Ink Chronicles #4) by Elle Jasper Rebel Heart (Dust Lands, #2) by Moira Young Gates of Rapture (Guardians of Ascension, #6) by Caris Roane Touch of the Demon (Kara Gillian, #5) by Diana Rowland


message 364: by Shell (new)

Shell | 2 comments Romance Readers Reading Challenges
January Monthly Reading Challenge
Duration: 1/1/2013 - 1/31/2013


Progress: COMPLETED!

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 3 stars Jan 25, 2013 Good entry in the series. Looking forward to the next one.

Juliet Immortal (Juliet Immortal, #1) by Stacey Jay Dark Needs at Night's Edge (Immortals After Dark, #5) by Kresley Cole Revenge of the Dinotrux by Chris Gall Sought (Brides of the Kindred, #3) by Evangeline Anderson Claimed (Dark Protectors, #2) by Rebecca Zanetti


message 365: by Katharina (new)

Katharina | 802 comments Valorie, Skandia, Tonya, Lacy, Melissa, Renee, Bre, Ren, Patty and Shell!


message 366: by Aiysha (new)

Aiysha Duncan (sexyeasha123) | 16 comments Finished the last book in my list, [book:The Hunger Games|2767052 was soooo good. I read it in less then a day. I can't wait to read the next in the series.

CHALLANGE COMPLETED :D


message 367: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24334 comments Congrats Tonya, Lacy, Melissa, Renee, Bre, Ren, Patty, Shell, dynamite and Saxyeasha123 !!!!!!!!!


message 368: by Katharina (new)

Katharina | 802 comments dynamite and Sexyeasha123!


message 369: by Katharina (new)

Katharina | 802 comments January 2013 Monthly Reading Challenge
4/5 Completed

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

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

8. National Hugging Day
To Tame a Highland Warrior Karen Marie Moning 1/29/13

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

10. My Choice
Christmas at Ardmore Nora Roberts

Lord of Scoundrels (Scoundrels, #3) by Loretta Chase The Warlord Wants Forever (Immortals After Dark, #1) by Kresley Cole To Tame a Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning Beyond the Highland Mist (Highlander, #1) by Karen Marie Moning


message 370: by Jane(Janelba) (new)

Jane(Janelba) (janelba) | 769 comments January Monthly Challenge~2013 ~COMPLETED ! !
Duration: January 1st ~January 31st
10/10 done



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 - 30/01/13 (4*)
4. 'New Year': The Twelve Tribes of Hattie - 13/01/13 (4*)
5. National Stay Healthy Month : Saving Katya - 26/01/13 (4*)
6. Rubber Duckie's Birthday : Room - 03/01/13 (5*)
7. Dress Up Your Pet Day : Pups in Tea Cups: Tales of "Littleness" overcoming BIG odds - 24/01/13 (5*)
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*)

High Five (Stephanie Plum, #5) by Janet Evanovich _ Hot Six (Stephanie Plum, #6) by Janet Evanovich _ Dead and Gone (Sookie Stackhouse, #9) by Charlaine Harris _ The Twelve Tribes of Hattie (Oprah's Book Club 2.0) by Ayana Mathis _ Saving Katya by Sandra Edwards _ Room by Emma Donoghue _ Pups in Tea Cups Tales of "Littleness" overcoming BIG odds by Carolyn McCray _ A Callahan Outlaw's Twins by Tina Leonard _ Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson _ Bookmarked For Death (A Booktown Mystery, #2) by Lorna Barrett


message 371: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Rachael, Makenzie, Susan, Joann, Angie, Juliet, Angie, Erin, Valorie, Skandia, Tonya, Lacy, Melissa, Renee, Bre, Ren, Patty, Shell, dynamite & Sexyeasha123 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


message 372: by Lacy (new)

Lacy (lacy_stewart) | 1966 comments Thank you!
Congrats to all the finishers!


message 373: by Sassafrass (new)

Sassafrass (sass-a-frass) | 4192 comments I've been horrible about updating but I'm done!

10/10 completed

1. 'J' is for January: About That Night by Julie James finished 1/13/13

2. Happy Birthday!: Just the Sexiest Man Alive off Shellbelle's Shelf finished 1/13/13


3. Geography: Happy Ever After--centered around weddings finished 1/25/13

4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions! Read a book with a character that is trying to improve themselves Simply Irresistible finished 1/9/13

5. National Stay Healthy Month. A Dom is Forever--heroine recovering from an injury that left her learning how to walk again finished 1/27/13

6. 13 Jan - This is, of course, Rubbie Duckie's Birthday!: (From Sesame Street) The Sweetest Thing (view spoiler) finished 1/20/13

7. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet day: Strange Bedpersons (cat Angela)finished 1/17/13

8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January: The Driver's Seat (they are hugging so high five for me!) finished 1/5/13

9. Backwards Day is Jan 31: Bluebeard's Wife added to my TBR April 1,2010 so in the last 20% of my TBR. finished 1/5/13

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Beautiful Bastard finished 1/10/13


message 374: by Arcadia (new)

Arcadia Barrile (braintasiabooks) Romance Readers Reading Challenges
January Monthly Reading Challenge
Duration 1/1/2013 - 1/31/2013

Progress: 8 of 10


1. 'J' is for January: Need by Carrie Jones 1/2

2. Happy Birthday!: Blameless by Gail Carriger (from Amy's shelf) 1/20

3. Geography: This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost

4. New Year: Sin Undone by Larissa Ione 1/28

5. National Stay Healthy Month: Lover Unleashed by J. R. Ward 1/23

6. 13 Jan: The Demon's Surrender by Sarah Rees Brennan (Sin's baby brother Toby) - 1/1

7. National Dress Up Your Pet day: Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione

8. National Hugging Day: Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione 1/21

9. Backwards Day: Body and Soul by Jordan Castillo Price (Reading a book that I'm not using in any other challenges is definitely against my normal TBR order!) 1/23

10. Reader's Choice: A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin 1/10

Need (Need, #1) by Carrie Jones Blameless (Parasol Protectorate, #3) by Gail Carriger This Side of the Grave (Night Huntress, #5) by Jeaniene Frost Sin Undone (Demonica, #5) by Larissa Ione Lover Unleashed (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #9) by J.R. Ward The Demon's Surrender (Demon's Lexicon Trilogy, #3) by Sarah Rees Brennan Eternal Rider (Lords of Deliverance, #1) by Larissa Ione Ecstasy Unveiled (Demonica, #4) by Larissa Ione Body and Soul (PsyCop, #3) by Jordan Castillo Price A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1) by George R.R. Martin

Looks like this is as far as I'm going to get, since school started on Monday and I don't have much free time any more. Busy semester with five classes, sorority, four clubs, presenting at a conference in March, and trying to find a job >.<


message 375: by Katharina (new)

Katharina | 802 comments Jane(Janelba) and Sassafrass!


message 376: by Katharina (new)

Katharina | 802 comments January 2013 Monthly Reading Challenge

5/5 Completed Yay Done

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

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

8. National Hugging Day
To Tame a Highland Warrior Karen Marie Moning 1/29/13

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

10. My Choice
Christmas at Ardmore Nora Roberts 1/30/13

Lord of Scoundrels (Scoundrels, #3) by Loretta Chase The Warlord Wants Forever (Immortals After Dark, #1) by Kresley Cole To Tame a Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning Beyond the Highland Mist (Highlander, #1) by Karen Marie Moning


message 377: by Shan ~A~ (new)

Shan ~A~ | 1830 comments I'm not going to finsh but I had a blast trying.

A BIG Congrats to all of you who did finish!!!


message 378: by [deleted user] (new)

Completed 10/10

1. J is for January - Obsidian (Lux, #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout by Jennifer L. Armentrout
2. Happy Birthday - Macwolf01 [Elise]: The Darkest Hour (KGI, #1) by Maya Banks ]
3. Geography - The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games #1) by Suzanne Collins -Parade
4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions! - Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
5. National Stay Healthy Month - Exquisite (Exquisite, #1) by Ella Frank
6. 13 Jan - This is, of course, Rubbie Duckie's Birthday!-On the Dock
7. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet day - Wallbanger by Alice Clayton
8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January - Can Love Happen Twice? by Ravinder Singh (has two people hugging also)
9. Backwards Day is Jan 31 - Cut & Run (Cut & Run #1) by Abigail Roux
10. Reader's Choice - Mine Till Midnight (The Hathaways, #1) by Lisa Kleypas


message 379: by [deleted user] (new)

Congrats to all the finishers :)


message 380: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24334 comments Congrats Jane, Sass, Katharina and Karen!!!!! Better luck next month Shan :)


message 381: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24334 comments January Monthly Reading Challenge
1 - 31 January 2013

Completed: 10/10 DONE!


1. 'J' is for January: Just Ask √ 13 Jan
2. Happy Birthday Bookwatcher!: Lord and Master √ 17 Jan
3. Geography - Louisiana: No Rest for the Wicked √ 9 Jan
4. New Year Resolutions - Improve or Move: Settling the Score √ 7 Jan
5. National Stay Healthy Month: Wake Me Up Inside √ 10 Jan
6. Rubbie Duckie's Birthday!: One Small Thing √ 3-Jan
7. Dress Up Your Pet day: Puppy, Car, and Snow √ 8 Jan
8. Hugs and Dream On: The Dark Angels: Tied Together √ 31 Jan
9. Backwards Day is Jan 31: A Promise Kept √ 5-Jan
10. Reader's Choice: Daughter of Smoke & Bone √ 30 Jan


message 382: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Jane, Sassafrass, Katharina, Karen & Jane!!!!!


message 383: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments RRRC January 2013 Challenge

5/5 completed FINISHED 31/1/13

1. 'J' is for January: Crimson Frost 20/1/13 ★★★★★
2. Geography: Louisiana - Sins of the Demon 22/1/13 ★★★★★
3. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet day: Tricked 31/1/13 ★★★★★
4. Backwards Day is Jan 31: Cold Sight 21/1/13 ★★★
5. Reader's Choice: Touch of the Demon 22/1/13 ★★★★★

Crimson Frost (Mythos Academy, #4) by Jennifer Estep Sins of the Demon (Kara Gillian, #4) by Diana Rowland Tricked (The Iron Druid Chronicles, #4) by Kevin Hearne Cold Sight (Extrasensory Agents, #1) by Leslie Parrish Touch of the Demon (Kara Gillian, #5) by Diana Rowland


message 384: by ~Leslie~ (new)

~Leslie~ (akareadingmachine) | 1934 comments Duration: 1/1/13 - 1/31/13

7/8


1. 'J' is for January: Jade Island 1/22/13 ***1/2 stars

2. Happy Birthday, Lacy!: At Grave's End 1/27/13 ***1/2 stars

3. Geography (my home state!!):Haunted on Bourbon StreetDNF (yuck)

4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions! The Rake 1/5/13 **** stars

5. National Stay Healthy Month: Instant Gratification 1/3/13 **** stars

8. National Hugging Day: The Perfect Wife 1/25/13 **1/2 stars

9. Backwards Day is Jan 31: Blood Sins 1/7/13 ***1/2 stars

10. Reader's Choice: Deadly Game 1/8/13 ***** stars

Instant Gratification (Wilder, #2) by Jill Shalvis The Rake by Mary Jo Putney Blood Sins (Bishop/Special Crimes Unit, #11) by Kay Hooper Deadly Game (GhostWalkers, #5) by Christine Feehan Jade Island by Elizabeth Lowell The Perfect Wife by Victoria Alexander At Grave's End (Night Huntress, #3) by Jeaniene Frost


message 385: by Katharina (new)

Katharina | 802 comments Thanks Jane and Sandra.


message 386: by Katharina (new)

Katharina | 802 comments Karen, Jane and Sandra!


message 387: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31602 comments Congrats everyone! Yay for 31 day months - gives us more time to finish our challenges!!


message 388: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Congratulations to all who completed their challenges!!
I went for too many and didn't make it...

RRRC Monthly Challenge
January 1-31, 2013
6/8


√ 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 - 1.24
4. New Way of Living: I Can See You by Karen Rose
√ 5. Doctor: Libby Drake in Dangerous Tides by Christine Feehan - 1.25
√ 8. Hugging: Read a romance book: Sunrise Point by Robyn Carr - 1.19
√ 9. Back View: A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole - 1.22
√ 10. Reader's Choice: The Lady Most Willing...: A Novel in Three Parts by Julia Quinn


message 389: by Lisa (new)

Lisa | 33 comments I'm in for the following 5.
Completed 5/5. Just finished in the nick of time. That was a close one!

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- COMPLETED JANUARY 31, 2013- RATED 5 STARS


message 390: by Alley (new)

Alley (alleycatfish) FINISHED!
RRRC January Monthly Reading Challenge
Duration: Jan 1, 2013 - Jan 31, 2013
Completed: 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'.
A Pirate's Love - Johanna Lindsay 01/01

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.
The Black Lyon - Jude Deveraux 01/23 chosen from Angie's bookshelf

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.
Fantasy Lover - Sherrilyn Kenyon 01/05

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.
The Highlander's Touch - Karen Marie Moning 01/14

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.
Ashes in the Wind - Kathleen E Woodiwiss 01/22

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.]
Over Sea, Under Stone - Susan Cooper 01/31

7. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet day: Read a book with a pet in the storyline.
Peach Cobbler Murder - Joanne Fluke 01/16

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!
Night Pleasures - Sherrilyn Kenyon 01/16

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).
3 Men And A Body - Stephanie Bond 01/15

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Doubleblind - Ann Aguirre 01/06

A Pirate's Love by Johanna Lindsey The Black Lyon (Montgomery #1) by Jude Deveraux Fantasy Lover (Dark-Hunter, #1) by Sherrilyn Kenyon The Highlander's Touch (Highlander, #3) by Karen Marie Moning Ashes in the Wind by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss Over Sea, Under Stone (The Dark Is Rising, #1) by Susan Cooper Peach Cobbler Murder (Hannah Swensen, #7) by Joanne Fluke Night Pleasures (Dark-Hunter, #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon 3 Men And A Body (Body Movers, #3) by Stephanie Bond Doubleblind (Sirantha Jax, #3) by Ann Aguirre


message 391: by Makenzie (new)

Makenzie (makenziefay) | 496 comments Congrats to everyone who has finished! Awesome job, everyone!!


message 392: by Bookchaser (new)

Bookchaser | 2020 comments 2013 January Monthly Reading Challenge

Congratulations to all finishers!!!

10/10 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 01/25/13
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 01/31/13
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 01/23/13


An Offer From a Gentleman (Bridgertons, #3) by Julia Quinn Dream Lake (Friday Harbor, #3) by Lisa Kleypas When Strangers Marry (Vallerands, #1) by Lisa Kleypas Simply The Best by Shirley Jump Wedding the Highlander (Highlander, #3) by Janet Chapman Shelter Mountain (Virgin River, #2) by Robyn Carr Canyons of Night (Looking Glass Trilogy,#3, The Arcane Society,#12) by Jayne Castle Seduction of a Highland Lass (McCabe Trilogy, #2) by Maya Banks Annie Jordan A Novel of Seattle by Mary Brinker Post Wild Rain (Leopard People, #2) by Christine Feehan


message 393: by Pam (new)

Pam (txpam) | 142 comments ...........I'm in......for 5...........................5/5 completed

****************I FINISHED!!!!!**********************

1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or by an author whose first or last name begins with 'J'...BEWARE A SCOT'S REVENGE by Sabrina Jeffries...1-30-2-13

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.

If neither of these options work, select a match as close as possible (either side of the initial or date).
January Birthday List

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...TROUBLE IN MUDBUG by Jana Deleon....1-19-2013

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.

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.

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.]

7. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet day: Read a book with a pet in the storyline.

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! ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS A VAMPIRE by Kerrelyn Sparks...1-10-2013

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)...THE PRIZE by Julie Garwood....1-29-2013

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. EARTH SONG by Catherine Coulter...1-16-13


message 394: by Daffodil (new)

Daffodil (daffodil--ripcranberry) | 1058 comments Finished!

RRRC January 2013 Challenge
January 1 - 31, 2013

Completed: 10/10

1. 'J' is for January
Tempest, Julie Cross, 1-9-13

2. Happy Birthday Deliteatex!:
Steel's Edge, Ilona Andrews, 1-28-13

3. Louisiana
Death's Rival, Faith Hunter, 1-16-13

4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions!
The Perfect Hope, Nora Roberts, 1-31-13

5. National Stay Healthy Month
Whispering Rock, Robyn Carr, 1-9-13

6. 13 Jan - This is, of course, Rubbie Duckie's Birthday! Crispin
In Bed With A Highlander, Maya Banks, 1-20-13

7. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet day
First Days, Rhiannon Frater, 1-2-13

8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January
Dark Lover, J.R. Ward, 1-7-13

9. Backwards Day is Jan 31
Cruel Enchantment, Anya Bast, 1-6-13

10. Reader's Choice
Full Disclosure, Dee Henderson, 1-17-13

Tempest (Tempest, #1) by Julie Cross Steel's Edge (The Edge, #4) by Ilona Andrews Death's Rival (Jane Yellowrock, #5) by Faith Hunter The Perfect Hope (Inn Boonsboro, #3) by Nora Roberts Whispering Rock (Virgin River, #3) by Robyn Carr In Bed with a Highlander (McCabe Trilogy, #1) by Maya Banks The First Days (As the World Dies, #1) by Rhiannon Frater Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #1) by J.R. Ward Cruel Enchantment (Dark Magick, #2) by Anya Bast Full Disclosure by Dee Henderson


message 395: by Amanda A (last edited Feb 01, 2013 08:16AM) (new)

Amanda A | 769 comments Completed 10/10


J is for January: Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich 1/5
Happy Birthday, Allyson! That Holiday Feeling by Debbie Macomber, Sherryl Woods & Robyn Carr 1/8
Geography (Celebration of Inn Boonsboro opening): The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts 1/28
'New Year' means New Year Resolutions! Making a Splash by Joanne Rock 1/16
National Stay Healthy Month: Instant Gratification by Jill Shalvis 1/20
13 Jan - This is, of course, Rubbie Duckie's Birthday!: The Ugly Princess and the Wise Fool by Margaret Gray 1/31
14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet day (Cat): Lucky Break by Carly Phillips 1/15
National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January: At Last by Jill Shalvis 1/3
Backwards Day is Jan 31 (historical): Temptation & Twilight by Charlotte Featherstone 1/18
Reader's Choice: Sultry with a Twist by Macy Beckett 1/21

Notorious Nineteen (Stephanie Plum, #19) by Janet Evanovich That Holiday Feeling (Includes Virgin River, #8) by Debbie Macomber The Last Boyfriend (Inn BoonsBoro Trilogy, #2) by Nora Roberts Making a Splash by Joanne Rock Instant Gratification (Wilder, #2) by Jill Shalvis The Ugly Princess and the Wise Fool by Margaret Gray Lucky Break (Lucky Trilogy, #3) by Carly Phillips At Last (Lucky Harbor, #5) by Jill Shalvis Temptation & Twilight (The Brethren Guardians, #3) by Charlotte Featherstone Sultry with a Twist (Sultry Springs, #1) by Macy Beckett


message 396: by Jane(Janelba) (new)

Jane(Janelba) (janelba) | 769 comments Congratulations everyone !


message 397: by Barbara ★ (new)

Barbara ★ | 3901 comments READ: 10/10

✔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) 1/29
✔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) 1/31
✔10. Reader's Choice: Blood Challenge - Eileen Wilks 1/6

The Big Over Easy (Nursery Crime, #1) by Jasper Fforde Hot Ice by Nora Roberts Lucky's Lady (Doucet #2) by Tami Hoag Love in a Nutshell by Janet Evanovich Taking a Shot (Play by Play, #3) by Jaci Burton The Calling (Darkness Rising, #2) by Kelley Armstrong In Bed With A Stranger (McJames, #1) by Mary Wine Zugzwang by Ronan Bennett Blood Challenge (World of the Lupi, #7) by Eileen Wilks

CHALLENGE COMPLETE


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Katharina | 802 comments Lisa,Alley, Bookchaser, Pam, Daffodil, Amanda A and Barbara!


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Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Lisa, Alley, Bookchaser, Pam, Daffodil, Amanda A & Barbara!!!!!!!


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