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2013 January Monthly Challenge

OLD
1.
Chill Factor by Rachel Caine
2.
Blood Moon Harvest by SM Reine
3.
Personal Demon by Kelly Armstrong
4.
Grave Peril by Jim Butcher
5. Read a 'leftover' book from a previous challenge. (One that you intended to read but never got around to)
Coexist by Julia Crane
NEW
6. Read a book from a new-to-you author.
Stirring Up Trouble by Juli Alexander
7.
UnEnchanted (An Unfortunate Fairytale) by Chanda Hahn
8. Read a recently released book
Ever After by Kim Harrison Currently Reading
9.
Dire Blood by S.M. Reine
10. Read a book that is considered popular or is highly recommended to you.

Will post as I go
5/10 finished
OLD
1. Accidental Genie 01/02
2. Heart of Atlantis 01/05
3.
4. Iron Kissed 01/08
5. Trapped 01/06
NEW
6.
7. Blood Bound
8.
9.
10.






This month's challenge is all about the old and the new.
7 / 10
OLD
✓ 1. Read a book from one of your favorite authors.
✓ 2. Read a book from a series you are currently reading.
3. Read an "old" book in your TBR shelf or one collecting dust in your actual bookshelf/ves at home.
✓ 4. Read a book that was released before 2012.
5. Read a 'leftover' book from a previous challenge. (One that you intended to read but never got around to)



NEW
✓ 6. Read a book from a new-to-you author.
✓ 7. Read the first of a new-to-you series.
✓ 8. Read a recently released book.
9. Read the latest book you purchased or the latest book you added to your GR to-be-read shelf
✓ 10. Read a book that is considered popular or is highly recommended to you.





OLD
1. Read a book from one of your favorite authors.
2. Read a book from a series you are currently reading.
3. Read an "old" book in your TBR shelf or one collecting dust in your actual bookshelf/ves at home.
4. Read a book that was released before 2012.
5. Read a 'leftover' book from a previous challenge. (One that you intended to read but never got around to)
NEW
6. Read a book from a new-to-you author.
7. Read the first of a new-to-you series.
8. Read a recently released book.
9. Read the latest book you purchased or the latest book you added to your GR to-be-read shelf
10. Read a book that is considered popular or is highly recommended to you.

0/10
OLD
1. Read a book from one of your favorite authors.Dark Needs at Night's Edge
2. Read a book from a series you are currently reading. The Darkest Kiss
3. Read an "old" book in your TBR shelf or one collecting dust in your actual bookshelf/ves at home.Succubus Blues
4. Read a book that was released before 2012.Aaibhe-Shee Queen
5. Read a 'leftover' book from a previous challenge. (One that you intended to read but never got around to) Magic Burns
NEW
6. Read a book from a new-to-you author. Once a Witch
7. Read the first of a new-to-you series. Dark Prince
8. Read a recently released book. Banished
9. Read the latest book you purchased or the latest book you added to your GR to-be-read shelf The Dark Highlander
10. Read a book that is considered popular or is highly recommended to you. One Foot in the Grave
TO READ











Happy New Year everyone!!
0/10
OLD
1. Read a book from one of your favorite authors.
Dark Taste of Rapture
2. Read a book from a series you are currently reading.
Shadow Touch
3. Read an "old" book in your TBR shelf or one collecting dust in your actual bookshelf/ves at home.
When Sparks Fly
4. Read a book that was released before 2012.
Solar Flare
5. Read a 'leftover' book from a previous challenge. (One that you intended to read but never got around to)
When Blood Calls
NEW
6. Read a book from a new-to-you author.
Children of Sun and Moon
7. Read the first of a new-to-you series.
Feather Down
8. Read a recently released book.
Exiled
9. Read the latest book you purchased or the latest book you added to your GR to-be-read shelf
Primal Quest
10. Read a book that is considered popular or is highly recommended to you.
Blood of the Wicked











ETA: Well I can do 8 of them. Can't fit the last two in this month.
READ: 0/8
OLD
1. Favorite Author: - Hot Ice - Nora Roberts
2. Series Book #3: - Sins of the Flesh - Eve Silver
3. Old Book: -Demon from the Dark - Kresley Cole (on TBR 9/2010)
4. Released 2007: - The Siren Song - Anne Ursu
5. leftover' book: - The Calling - Kelley Armstrong





NEW
6. new-to-you author: Highlander's Challenge - Jo Barrett
7. new-to-you series: - Leviathan - Scott Westerfield
8. recently released: - Poison Princess - Kresley Cole (10/2012)
9. SKIP
10. SKIP




Old and New Challenge
January 1-31, 2013
Read: 8/10
OLD
4. Read a book that was released before 2012 - The Highlander's Touch by Karen Marie Moning
5. Read a 'leftover' book from a previous challenge - Tall, Dark & Hungry by Lynsay Sands
NEW











PNR/UF - January Reading Challenge 2013
Out With the Old, in With the New!
Duration: January 1-31 2013
Completed: 0/10
OLD
1. Read a book from one of your favorite authors.
2. Read a book from a series you are currently reading.
3. Read an "old" book in your TBR shelf or one collecting dust in your actual bookshelf/ves at home.
4. Read a book that was released before 2012.
5. Read a 'leftover' book from a previous challenge. (One that you intended to read but never got around to)
NEW
6. Read a book from a new-to-you author.
7. Read the first of a new-to-you series.
8. Read a recently released book.
9. Read the latest book you purchased or the latest book you added to your GR to-be-read shelf
10. Read a book that is considered popular or is highly recommended to you.

Read: 1/10 or 1/5
OLD
1. Read a book from one of your favorite authors.
Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione
2. Read a book from a series you are currently reading.
One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
3. Read an "old" book in your TBR shelf or one collecting dust in your actual bookshelf/ves at home. Awakening by Karice Bolton
Original Sin by Lisa Desrochers
5. Read a 'leftover' book from a previous challenge. (One that you intended to read but never got around to)
Haven't done a book challenge before. Guess I have to skip this one.
NEW
6. Read a book from a new-to-you author.
Darkness Dawns by Dianna Duvall
7. Read the first of a new-to-you series.
Dark Craving by Donna Grant
8. Read a recently released book.
Haven't decided on a book for this one yet.
9. Read the latest book you purchased or the latest book you added to your GR to-be-read shelf.
Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione
10. Read a book that is considered popular or is highly recommended to you.
The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole

5 / 10 Completed
OLD
1. Read a book from one of your favorite authors: Retribution
2. Read a book from a series you are currently reading: No Mercy
3.
4. Read a book that was released before 2012: Three Wishes
5.





NEW
6.
7.
8. Read a recently released book: Tiny Dancer
9.
10. Read a book that is considered popular or is highly recommended to you: The Reluctant Dom






No time anymore. :( Although I did manage to finish 7. Well past my expectation. :D
7/10
OLD
1. Read a book from one of your favorite authors.
2. Read a book from a series you are currently reading.
Storm's Heart
3. Read an "old" book in your TBR shelf or one collecting dust in your actual bookshelf/ves at home.
Twice Bitten
4. Read a book that was released before 2012.
5. Read a 'leftover' book from a previous challenge. (One that you intended to read but never got around to)
Haven't done a book challenge before, but I guess this will have to do.





NEW
6. Read a book from a new-to-you author.
7. Read the first of a new-to-you series.
8. Read a recently released book.
9. Read the latest book you purchased or the latest book you added to your GR to-be-read shelf
10. Read a book that is considered popular or is highly recommended to you.
The Fault in Our Starsv






9/10 DONE
OLD
4. Released Before 2012: Firespell by Chloe Neill
NEW











OLD
1. Read a book from one of your favorite authors.
Hungry for You
2. Read a book from a series you are currently reading.
Broken
3. Read an "old" book in your TBR shelf.
Interview with the Vampire
4. Read a book that was released before 2012.
Bonds of Justice
5. Read a 'leftover' book from a previous challenge.
Red Hot Fury





NEW
6. Read a book from a new-to-you author.
The Demon in Me
7. Read the first of a new-to-you series.
Dark Prince
8. Read a recently released book.
Iced
9. Read the latest book you purchased or the latest book you added to your GR to-be-read shelf
Born of Shadows
10. Read a book that is considered popular or is highly recommended to you.
Spider's Bite





READ

Oooooo I've had


10/10 All done!
OLD
➊. Read a book from one of your favorite authors.
✔ The Good, the Bad, and the Uncanny
➋. Read a book from a series you are currently reading.
✔ KOP Killer
➌. Read an "old" book in your TBR shelf or one collecting dust in your actual bookshelf/ves at home.
✔ Heart of Veridon
➍. Read a book that was released before 2012.
✔ Perchance to Dream
➎. Read a 'leftover' book from a previous challenge.
✔ Bitter Angels
NEW
➏. Read a book from a new-to-you author.
✔ The Silver Skull
➐. Read the first of a new-to-you series.
✔ Thirteen Orphans
➑. Read a recently released book.
✔ Falling Kingdoms
➒. Read the latest book you purchased or the latest book you added to your GR to-be-read shelf
✔ Crank
➓. Read a book that is considered popular or is highly recommended to you.
✔ The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie











OLD
3. Dusty book ---
4. Before 2012 ---
5. 'Leftover' ---
NEW
6. New-to-you author ---
7. New-to-you series ---
8. Recently released ---
9. Latest purchase ---
10. Recommended ---
8/8









OLD
1. Read a book from one of your favorite authors.
2. Series:
3. Read an "old" book in your TBR shelf or one collecting dust in your actual bookshelf/ves at home.
4. Read a book that was released before 2012.
5. Leftover: Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet
NEW
6. Read a book from a new-to-you author.
7. Read the first of a new-to-you series.
8. Read a recently released book.
9. Read the latest book you purchased or the latest book you added to your GR to-be-read shelf
10. Read a book that is considered popular or is highly recommended to you.


OLD
1. Read a book from one of your favorite authors.
2. Read a book from a series you are currently reading.
3. City of Fallen Angels Cassandra Clare read 1-24-13 *has been on my TBR shelf since 2010
4. I Shot You Babe Leslie Langtry read 1-21-13
5. Gideon Jacquelyn Frank read 1-19-13
NEW
6. First Date Krista McGee read 1-3-12
7. The Truth About Lord Stoneville Sabrina Jeffries read 1-1-13
8. Hidden PC Cast read 1-27-13
9. Read the latest book you purchased or the latest book you added to your GR to-be-read shelf
10. Read a book that is considered popular or is highly recommended to you.

0/10
OLD
1. Read a book from one of your favorite authors.
2. Read a book from a series you are currently reading.
3. Read an "old" book in your TBR shelf or one collecting dust in your actual bookshelf/ves at home.
4. Read a book that was released before 2012.
5. Read a 'leftover' book from a previous challenge. (One that you intended to read but never got around to)
NEW
6. Read a book from a new-to-you author.
7) Read the first of a new-to-you series - Touch the Dark - Karen Chance
8. Read a recently released book.
9. Read the latest book you purchased or the latest book you added to your GR to-be-read shelf
10. Read a book that is considered popular or is highly recommended to you.

2/10
OLD
1. Read a book from one of your favorite authors.
Kiss of the Highlander
2. Read a book from a series you are currently reading.
3. Read an "old" book in your TBR shelf or one collecting dust in your actual bookshelf/ves at home.
Blood Law
4. Read a book that was released before 2012.
5. Read a 'leftover' book from a previous challenge. (One that you intended to read but never got around to)
Spider's Bite





NEW
6. Read a book from a new-to-you author.
City of Bones
7. Read the first of a new-to-you series.
Death's Hand
8. Read a recently released book.
Iced
9. Read the latest book you purchased or the latest book you added to your GR to-be-read shelf
The Darkest Gate
10. Read a book that is considered popular or is highly recommended to you.
Catching Fire






Completed 9/10
OLD
1. Chasin' Eight - Lorelei James 1/9
2. Lonestar Secrets - Colleen Coble 1/3
3. Flutter - Amanda Hocking 1/13
4. 1984 - George Orwell 1/21
5. Safe Haven - Nicholas Sparks 1/16





NEW
6. Ravishing in Red - Madeline Hunter 1/7
7. Marked - Elisabeth Naughton 1/7
8. Weekend Lover - Melissa Blue 1/20
9. Before the Moon Rises - Catherine Bybee 1/13
10. One that is considered popular or is recommended





9/10 read
OLD
1.
2.
3.
4.
5. Easy by Tammara Webber





NEW
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.






OLD
1. Favorite Author: Tangle of Need by Nalini Singh
2. Current Series: Rajmund by D.B. Reynolds
3. Book on TBR Shelf: The Stone Prince by Gena Showalter
4. Before 2012: Immortal Rider by Larissa Ione
5. Leftover: Wild Card by Moira Rogers
NEW
6. New-to-me: The Wolf's Sister by R.F. Long
7. New-to-me series: Enslaved In Shadows by Tigris Eden
8. Recently released: How to Drive a Dragon Crazy by G.A. Aiken
9. Recently purchased: Wolf Hills by Bianca D'Arc
10. Popular: One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost











0/10 read
OLD
1. Read a book from one of your favorite authors.
2. Read a book from a series you are currently reading.
3. Read an "old" book in your TBR shelf or one collecting dust in your actual bookshelf/ves at home.
4. Read a book that was released before 2012.
5. Read a 'leftover' book from a previous challenge. (One that you intended to read but never got around to)
NEW
6. Read a book from a new-to-you author.
7. Read the first of a new-to-you series.
8. Read a recently released book.
9. Read the latest book you purchased or the latest book you added to your GR to-be-read shelf
10. Read a book that is considered popular or is highly recommended to you.

Progress: 7/10
OLD
1. A Favorite Author:
Seanan McGuire =
2. A Series Currently Reading:
Sisters of the Otherworld =
3. An "Old" Book in TBR Shelf:
Noah by Jacquelyn Frank
4. Released Before 2012:
Published: October 2010 =
5. A 'Leftover' Book From a Previous Challenge:
December 2012 Challenge =





NEW
6. New-To-Me Author:
Carrie Vaughn =
7. First Book in New-To-Me Series:
Demonica Series = Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione
8. Recently Released:
Last Kiss Goodnight by Gena Showalter
9. Latest Book Purchased:
10. Highly Recommended To Me:






OLD
1. Read a book from one of your favorite authors.
In The Forests of Serre by Patricia A McKillip 1/14
2. Read a book from a series you are currently reading.
Damsel Under Stress by Shanna Swendson 1/3
3. Read an "old" book in your TBR shelf or one collecting dust in your actual bookshelf/ves at home.
Books Can Be Deceiving by Jenn McKinlay 1/19
4. Read a book that was released before 2012.
Don't Hex with Texas by Shanna Swendson 1/8
5. Read a 'leftover' book from a previous challenge. (One that you intended to read but never got around to)
Mind Over Murder by Allison Kingsley 1/17
NEW
6. Read a book from a new-to-you author.
Released by Amber Polo 1/15
7. Read the first of a new-to-you series.
A Werewolf in Manhattan by Vicki Lewis Thompson 1/10
8. Read a recently released book.
Wild About You by Kerrelyn Sparks 1/2
9. Read the latest book you purchased or the latest book you added to your GR to-be-read shelf
Harry Potter: Film Wizardry by Brian Sibley 1/5
10. Read a book that is considered popular or is highly recommended to you.
The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh 1/11

1. Rock Hard - Olivia Cunning
2. The Mane Squeeze - Shelly Laurenston
3. Red - Jordan Summers
4. The Mane Attraction - Shelly Laurenston
5. An Unwanted Hunger - Ciana Stone
NEW
6. Her Wolf - Rebecca Royce
7. Hunted - Amelia Elias
8. Rogue Rider - Larissa Ione
9. Taken By The South Wind - Anna Hackett
10. Long Hard Ride - Lorelei James











8/10 completed
OLD
1. Read a book from one of your favorite authors.
2.Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones Read a book from a series you are currently reading.
3. Read an "old" book in your TBR shelf or one collecting dust in your actual bookshelf/ves at home.
4.Cooper's Fall by Lora Leigh Read a book that was released before 2012.
5.Wicked Nights by Gena Showalter Read a 'leftover' book from a previous challenge. (One that you intended to read but never got around to)
NEW
6.Hounded by Kevin Hearne Read a book from a new-to-you author.
7.First Grave on the Rightby Darynda Jones Read the first of a new-to-you series.
8.Under the Mistletoe by Jill Shalvis Read a recently released book.
9.Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jpnes Read the latest book you purchased or the latest book you added to your GR to-be-read shelf
10.Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda Jones Read a book that is considered popular or is highly recommended to you.









0/10
This month's challenge is all about the old and the new.
OLD
1. Read a book from one of your favorite authors.
2. Read a book from a series you are currently reading.
3. Read an "old" book in your TBR shelf or one collecting dust in your actual bookshelf/ves at home.
4. Read a book that was released before 2012.
5. Read a 'leftover' book from a previous challenge. (One that you intended to read but never got around to)
NEW
6. Read a book from a new-to-you author.
7. Read the first of a new-to-you series.
8. Read a recently released book.
9. Read the latest book you purchased or the latest book you added to your GR to-be-read shelf
10. Read a book that is considered popular or is highly recommended to you.

10/10
OLD
1. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 04/01/2013
2. Hidden by P.C Cast 15/01/2013
3. Crossed by Ally Condie 18/01/2013
4. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead 08/01/2012
5. Fallen by Lauren Kate 14/01/2013
NEW
6. Hades by Alexandra Adornetto 06/01/2013
7. Halo by Alexandra Adornetto 06/01/2013
8. Incendiary by Amy A Bartol 01/01/2013
9. Bloodlines by Richelle Mead 10/01/2013
10. Heaven by Alexandra Adornetto 17/01/2013










7/10 Read
OLD
1. Read a book from one of your favorite authors. Poison Princess by Kresley Cole
2. Read a book from a series you are currently reading. Through the Ever Night by Veronica Rossi Done 1/19
3. Read an "old" book in your TBR shelf or one collecting dust in your actual bookshelf/ves at home. Raphael by D.B. Reynolds Done 1/21
4. Read a book that was released before 2012. Soulless by Gail Carriger Done 1/27
5. Read a 'leftover' book from a previous challenge. (One that you intended to read but never got around to) The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin
NEW
6. Read a book from a new-to-you author. The Proposition by Katie Ashley Done 1/5
7. Read the first of a new-to-you series. This Man by Jodi Ellen Malpas
8. Read a recently released book. Running On Empty by L.B. Simmons Done 1/7
9. Read the latest book you purchased or the latest book you added to your GR to-be-read shelf A Shade of Vampire by Bella Forrest Done 1/15
10. Read a book that is considered popular or is highly recommended to you. Dominion by S.E. Lund Done 1/10











1. Read a book from one of your favorite authors.
2. Read a book from a series you are currently reading.
3. Read an "old" book in your TBR shelf or one collecting dust in your actual bookshelf/ves at home.
4. Read a book that was released before 2012.
5. Read a 'leftover' book from a previous challenge. (One that you intended to read but never got around to)
NEW
6. Read a book from a new-to-you author.
7. Read the first of a new-to-you series.
8. Read a recently released book.
9. Read the latest book you purchased or the latest book you added to your GR to-be-read shelf
10. Read a book that is considered popular or is highly recommended to you.


1. Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole
2. Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole
3. Killer by Sara Shepard
4. Midnight Awakening by Lara Adrian
5. Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian
6. Touch of Frost by Jennifer Estep
7. Smoke and Shadows by Tanya Huff
8. Kiss of Pride by Sandra Hill
9. Kiss of Surrender by Sandra Hill
10. Iced by Karen Marie Moning

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(for my reference, these have been shelved).
January 2013
OLD 3/5





NEW 1/5





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Out with the old, in with the new!
Happy New Year everyone and welcome to another year of reading.
This month's challenge is all about the old and the new.
OLD
1. Read a book from one of your favorite authors.
2. Read a book from a series you are currently reading.
3. Read an "old" book in your TBR shelf or one collecting dust in your actual bookshelf/ves at home.
4. Read a book that was released before 2012.
5. Read a 'leftover' book from a previous challenge. (One that you intended to read but never got around to)
NEW
6. Read a book from a new-to-you author.
7. Read the first of a new-to-you series.
8. Read a recently released book.
9. Read the latest book you purchased or the latest book you added to your GR to-be-read shelf
10. Read a book that is considered popular or is highly recommended to you.
Happy reading!

Out with the old, in with the new!
January 1st - 31st, 2013
Read : 0/10
OLD :
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
NEW :
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

OLD
1. Everafter Kim Harrison
2. Night Seeker Yasmine Galenorn
3. Flip this Zombie Jesse Petersen
4. Eat Slay Love Jesse Petersen
5. Taken at Dusk C.C Hunter
NEW
6. Beautiful Creatures Kami Garcia
7. Last Kiss Goodnight Gena Showalter
8. Black Fallen Elle Jasper
9. Gates of Rapture Caris Roane
10. Bonded by Blood Laurie London











Wow, 10 or nothing. I'm in.
OLD
1. Favorite Authors -
2. Series currently reading -
3. Collecting dust -
4. Released before 2012 -
5. Left over -
NEW
1. New author -
2. New series -
3. Recently released -
4. Latest Added -
5. Highly recommended














2013 January Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1/1/2013 - 1/31/2013
Progress: 10 out of 10
OLD
1. Read a book from one of your favorite authors:
Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas - ***** - 1/18/2013
2. Read a book from a series you are currently reading:
Fifty Shades Darker by E.L. James - *** - 1/3/2013
3. Read an "old" book in your TBR shelf or one collecting dust in your actual bookshelf/ves at home:
Witchling by Yasmine Galenorn - ***** - 1/10/2013
4. Read a book that was released before 2012: First published October 31st 2011
I've Got Your Number by Sophie Kinsella - ***** - 1/6/2013
5. Read a 'leftover' book from a previous challenge (One that you intended to read but never got around to):
Fifty Shades Freed by E.L. James - ** - 1/16/2013





NEW
6. Read a book from a new-to-you author:
Undone by Rachel Caine - ***** - 1/8/2013
7. Read the first of a new-to-you series:
The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole - ***** - 1/8/2013
8. Read a recently released book:
Gunmetal Magic by Ilona Andrews - ***** - 1/31/2013
9. Read the latest book you purchased or the latest book you added to your GR to-be-read shelf:
The Call of the Wild by Jack London - ***** - 1/23/2013
10. Read a book that is considered popular or is highly recommended to you:
Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris - ***** - 1/22/2013





Books mentioned in this topic
The Hunted (other topics)Beautiful Creatures (other topics)
The Forbidden (other topics)
Minion (other topics)
Prophecy: Child of Light (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Gregory Maguire (other topics)J.D. Robb (other topics)
Karen Chance (other topics)
Ilona Andrews (other topics)
Susan Ee (other topics)
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Happy New Year everyone and welcome to another year of reading.
This month's challenge is all about the old and the new.
OLD
1. Read a book from one of your favorite authors.
2. Read a book from a series you are currently reading.
3. Read an "old" book in your TBR shelf or one collecting dust in your actual bookshelf/ves at home.
4. Read a book that was released before 2012.
5. Read a 'leftover' book from a previous challenge. (One that you intended to read but never got around to)
NEW
6. Read a book from a new-to-you author.
7. Read the first of a new-to-you series.
8. Read a recently released book.
9. Read the latest book you purchased or the latest book you added to your GR to-be-read shelf
10. Read a book that is considered popular or is highly recommended to you.
Happy reading!