Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Danielle how was Un Lun Dun? I have it sitting on my night table and have been wanting to pick it up

April 6 Update!

1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "A".
Claudia And The Phantom Phone Calls ~ Ann M. Martin

2. Read a book picked from an April B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from.
Nineteen Minutes ~ Jodi Picoult (from Karen's shelves)

3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from California.
The Modern Girl's Guide to Life ~ Jane Buckingham (Jane Buckingham is from L.A.)

4. Read the oldest book added to your Good Reads TBR shelf.
The Host A Novel ~ Stephenie Meyer

5. Read a book that has "one word" for its title.
Stillwatch ~ Mary Higgins Clark

6. Read a book that you heard or think would be "funny" .
Full Scoop ~ Janet Evanovich

7. Read a book that has some kind of WAR as a backdrop.
Outlander ~ Diana Gabaldon

8. Read a book that has a "male profile" on the cover.
Mr. Maybe A Novel ~ Jane Green


9. Read a book that is part of a series.
A Clue for the Puzzle Lady ~ Parnell Hall (#1 in the Puzzle Lady mystery series)

10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Light In Shadow ~ Jayne Ann Krentz

4 down and a reboot.

1. A...........................Private Party - Jami Alden
2. B-Day....................Romeo, Romeo - Robin Kaye (Tasha's currently reading)
3. California..............How to Knit a Wild Bikini - Christie Ridgway
4. Oldest TBR book...Bride of a Wicked Scotsman - Samantha James
5. Single Word...........Stray - Rachel Vincent
6. Funny....................Sex & the Immortal Bad Boy - Stephanie Rowe
7. War.......................alternate Dark Lover, J.R. Ward
8. Male Profile..........Wicked Pleasure - Lora Leigh
9. Part of Series.........Loose and Easy - Tara Janzen (Steele Street, Book 9)
10. Pick-It-For-Me....One Bite With A Stranger - Christine Warren (tosca's recommendation)

April 6 Update:

1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "A".
Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews

2. Read a book picked from an April B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from.
Revenge of the Spellmans by Lisa Lutz (Sarah's shelf)

3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from California.
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh

4. Read the oldest book added to your Good Reads TBR shelf. (How to do this? Go to your TBR shelf and click on Date added to sort it. Pick the book that is rank 1.)
Wicked The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire

5. Read a book that has "one word" for its title. (Ex. Bitten, Decadent, Addicted, etc.)
Stolen by Kelley Armstrong

6. Read a book that you heard or think would be "funny" . (You know, April's Fools and all..LOL)
High Five by Janet Evanovich

7. Read a book that has some kind of WAR as a backdrop. (Could be realistic like World War I, etc or imaginary like the Brotherhood against Lessers..as long as you can justify it..LOL)
TBD

8. Read a book that has a "male profile" on the cover. (Be sure to post the cover. Let's see if its drool-worthy..LOL)
Broken Wing by Judith James

9. Read a book that is part of a series. (Don't forget to name the series and what Book number it is.)
Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione (Demonica #2)

10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
The Red Tent by Anita Diamant

My April Challenge
1. A Name book: The Luxe by Anna Godbersen(The Luxe series book 1) finished 4/1 - 4/3
2. April B-Day: Every Breath You Take ( From Tasha’s Favorites)
3. California : Freshman by Michael Gerber(author is from California)
4. Oldest: Boy Toy by Barry Lyga (I had to pick number 8 because that was one of the first that I added that is on the shelves and since I added most of my books at the same time.)
5. One Word: Ransom by Julie Garwood (Book 2 in Highlands’ Lairds series)
6. Funny: Enchanted, Inc. by Shanna Swendson (Book 1 in Katie Chandler Series)
7. War Background: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward (Book 1 in Black Dagger Brotherhood) 4/3- 4/6
8. Male Profile: Never Dare A Duke By Gayle Callen (Book 2 in Sons of Scandal Series)
9. Series Book: Marked by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast (House of Night Series Book 1)
10. Reader’s Choice: Second Sight by Amanda Quick (Arcane Society Series Book 1)

@Amanda: 4. Read the oldest book added to your Good Reads TBR shelf...
Wicked The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire

Ooo, you get to read Wicked! Did you see the stage show? :O)

Melody wrote: "@Amanda: 4. Read the oldest book added to your Good Reads TBR shelf...
Wicked The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire

Ooo, you get to read Wicked! Did you see t..."

Melody, I have not seen the stage show of Wicked, but I really want to. I've heard it is really good. Have you seen it?

Yz's April Challenge List
April 6 Update:

1. "A" author: Bitten by Kelley Armstrong

2. April B-day: Stray by Rachel Vincent (Tasha's shelf)

3. California: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini (I saw Jane's post that he is currently living in Northern California.)

4. TBR shelf: Wild Rain by Christine Feehan

5. One-Word Title : Tapestry(anthology)

6. "Funny" book: Fire Me Up by Katie MacAlister finished 4/2

7. "War" Background: The Defiant Hero by Suzanne Brockmann

8. Male Profile Cover: A Passion For Him by Sylvia Day

9. Part of a Series: Claimed by Shadow by Karen Chance (Cassie Palmer Series Book 2)

10. Pick-It-Me-Challenge Book: Causing Havoc by Lori Foster

April 6 Update:

Nichole
Kasia - 4 books done
Lori - 2 books done
Annvelwis - 6 books done
Courtney - 1 book done
Briansgirl
Shazzy - 3 books done
Barbara
Mel - 1 book done
Tasha
Yz - 1 book done
Lara - 2 books done
Christel
Stephanie
Shyloh - 1 book done
Susan
Jane - 2 books done
Melody - 4 books done
Anna - 2 books done
Jenny
Annie - 1 book done
DarkHeart - 1 book done
Nikki - 1 book done
Danielle - 2 books done
tosca - 4 books done
Chelsea - 2 books done
Amanda - 1 book done

The following had signed up since the last update:

LibraryLass - 3 books done
Kenjii - 1 book done
JenMcJ - 4 books done
IsisFG - 2 books done
Jael - 2 books done

Group's running total: 53 books read.

Signing up will remain open throughout the whole month.

Also, if you haven't done it yet, feel free to add your completed books to our group bookshelf.

Note: For ease of tracking, please repost your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best.

Next update will be April 11.

1. A.....................The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Red-Headed League by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle 4/5/09 audiobook
2. B-Day.................
3. California............Fire and Ice by Janet Dailey 4/11/09
4. Oldest TBR book.......
5. Single Word...........
6. Funny.................Mary Ann's Gilligan's Island Cookbook by Dawn Wells 4/9/09
7. War................... William Shakespeare's King Leara graphic novel by Gareth Hinds 4/7/09
8. Male Profile..........
9. Part of Series........ Promise, Texas (Heart of Texas #7) by Debbie Macomber 4/5/09
10. Reader's Choice......Resurrecting the 3-D Club. Set of novellas: Daring to Dance, Ready to Reel, and Waiting to Waltz by Lainey Bancroft. 4/2/09

Amanda wrote: Melody, I have not seen the stage show of Wicked, but I really want to. I've heard it is really good. Have you seen it?

Only 3 times. :O) It is awesome! More of a mix of the Wizard of Oz movie and the non-political parts of Maguire's Wicked. But Wicked itself is amazing. I hope you enjoy it.

5 down.

1. A...........................Private Party - Jami Alden
2. B-Day....................Romeo, Romeo - Robin Kaye (Tasha's currently reading)
3. California..............How to Knit a Wild Bikini - Christie Ridgway
4. Oldest TBR book...Bride of a Wicked Scotsman - Samantha James
5. Single Word...........Stray - Rachel Vincent
6. Funny....................Sex & the Immortal Bad Boy - Stephanie Rowe
7. War.......................alternate Dark Lover, J.R. Ward
8. Male Profile..........Wicked Pleasure - Lora Leigh
9. Part of Series.........Loose and Easy - Tara Janzen (Steele Street, Book 9)
10. Pick-It-For-Me....One Bite With A Stranger - Christine Warren (tosca's recommendation)

Finished 5 so far, updated full list below with dates:

1. Author's whose author's first or last name starts with "A".
And Lady Makes Three by Anya Bast, Ashley Ladd, Nikki Soarde - had to change Men Love Sex by Alan Close, it has since been discovered missing so this is a replacement I might like
2. Book picked from an April B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Specify.
Judah's shelf: Bid for Love by Savannah Chase (I liked the cover) 2 April 2009
3. Author, setting or character is from California.
California Creamin' by William Maltese 3 April 2009
4. Oldest book added to your Good Reads TBR shelf.
At the Argentinian Billionaire's Bidding by India Grey 6 April 2009
5. "One word" for its title.
Moonstruck by Susan Grant
6. Book that you heard or think would be "funny".
The Tuesday Erotica Club by Lisa Beth Kovetz
7. Some kind of WAR as a backdrop.
Warprize by Elizabeth Vaughan (Book 1 in the Chronicles of the Warlands series) 5 April 2009
8. "Male profile" on the cover.
CircuSex by William Maltese 1 April 2009
9. Book that is part of a series. (Series and number.)
Warsworn by Elizabeth Vaughan (Book 2 in the Chronicles of the Warlands series)
10. Reader's Choice or Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Cry to Heaven by Anne Rice (chosen by Adrienne)

Melody wrote: "Amanda wrote: Melody, I have not seen the stage show of Wicked, but I really want to. I've heard it is really good. Have you seen it?

Only 3 times. :O) It is awesome! More of a mix of the Wiza..."

Ooh, I just saw it over the weekend in London. It was awesome. Had to go home and buy the soundtrack. =)

Slightly updated version [8 April:]...
1. Author = "A":
A notorious proposition by Adele Ashworth.

2. B'day shelves:
Scent of darkness by Christina Dodd. On Tasha's shelf.

3. California:
Fire rose by Mercedes Lackey. 3 April

4. Oldest book added:
I've just re-read #1... so #2...
Linnets and Valerians by Elizabeth Goudge.

5. "one word" title:
Insatiable by Virginia Henley. 7 April

6. "funny":
Love you to death by Amy Garvey.

7. WAR as a backdrop:
Eye of the storm by Maura Seger. A nostalgic re-read...
A year and a day by Virginia Henley. 8 April

8. "male profile" on the cover:
Devil of the highlands by Lyndsay Sands. 7 April
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9. part of a series:
Dragonheart by Todd McCaffrey - Dragonriders of Pern #20

10. Pick it for me:
Ella enchanted by Gail Carson Levine.

4 down...

DarkHeart wrote: Ooh, I just saw it over the weekend in London. It was awesome. Had to go home and buy the soundtrack. =)

Yup, I bought the soundtrack the day it came out and it played loops in my car for a year! :O)

1. Comanche Moon - Catherine Anderson
2. Faking It - Jennifer Crusie (Tasha's shelf)
3. Magic in the Wind - Christine Feehan 04.05
4. Glitter Baby - Susan Elizabeth Phillips
5. Delicious - Sherry Thomas
6. Drop Dead Gorgeous - Linda Howard 04.07
7. Ashes in the Wind - Kathleen Woodiwiss
8. Dangerous Games - Lora Leigh
9. Then Comes Seduction - Mary Balogh (Huxtables, #2) 04.03
10. Carnal Innocence - Nora Roberts

1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "A". Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day

2. Read a book picked from an April B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from.

3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from California. (Suggestions for this category is welcome on the Suggestions and Discussion thread.)

4. Read the oldest book added to your Good Reads TBR shelf. (How to do this? Go to your TBR shelf and click on Date added to sort it. Pick the book that is rank 1.)

5. Read a book that has "one word" for its title. (Ex. Bitten, Decadent, Addicted, etc.) Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank

6. Read a book that you heard or think would be "funny" . (You know, April's Fools and all..LOL) The Red-Hot Cajun by Sandra Hill.

7. Read a book that has some kind of WAR as a backdrop. (Could be realistic like World War I, etc or imaginary like the Brotherhood against Lessers..as long as you can justify it..LOL)

8. Read a book that has a "male profile" on the cover. (Be sure to post the cover. Let's see if its drool-worthy..LOL)

9. Read a book that is part of a series. (Don't forget to name the series and what Book number it is.) Highland Guardian by Melissa Mayhue. Daughters of the Glen series, book 2.

10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.

Swapped out my war book, as I reckon the battle between the summer and winter courts in Wicked Lovely counts, and I'm not convinced I'll get Lover Avenged in time for the challenge.

1. Author's first or last name starts with "A". The Nymphos of Rocky Flats – Mario Acevedo
2. Picked from Sarah's shelf. The Summoning – Kelley Armstrong
3. Setting is California. Red-Headed Stepchild - Jaye Wells 05 Apr *****
4. Oldest book added to your Good Reads TBR shelf. Industrial Magic – Kelley Armstrong
5. "One word" for its title. Stray – Rachel Vincent
6. Heard or think would be "funny". Fire Me Up – Katie MacAlister
7. Some kind of WAR as a backdrop. Wicked Lovely - Melissa Marr 08 Apr *****
8. "Male profile" on the cover. Nightlife - Rob Thurman
9. Part of a series. Passion Unleashed (Demonica, #3) – Larissa Ione
10. Pick-It-For-Me Challenge Wolf at the Door - Christine Warren

Being a lightweight, I know I'm not going to complete all ten, but I hope to maybe finish four this month. Here my start:

8. Read a book that has a "male profile" on the cover. (Be sure to post the cover. Let's see if its drool-worthy..LOL)
Elizabeth's Wolf by Lora Leigh (4/7)

Finished 6 so far, updated full list below with dates. Seem to have slowed down slightly:

1. Author's whose author's first or last name starts with "A".
And Lady Makes Three by Anya Bast, Ashley Ladd, Nikki Soarde 8 April 2009
2. Book picked from an April B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Specify.
Judah's shelf: Bid for Love by Savannah Chase (I liked the cover) 2 April 2009
3. Author, setting or character is from California.
California Creamin' by William Maltese 3 April 2009
4. Oldest book added to your Good Reads TBR shelf.
At the Argentinian Billionaire's Bidding by India Grey 6 April 2009
5. "One word" for its title.
Moonstruck by Susan Grant
6. Book that you heard or think would be "funny".
The Tuesday Erotica Club by Lisa Beth Kovetz
7. Some kind of WAR as a backdrop.
Warprize by Elizabeth Vaughan (Book 1 in the Chronicles of the Warlands series) 5 April 2009
8. "Male profile" on the cover.
CircuSex by William Maltese 1 April 2009
9. Book that is part of a series. (Series and number.)
Warsworn by Elizabeth Vaughan (Book 2 in the Chronicles of the Warlands series)
10. Reader's Choice or Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Cry to Heaven by Anne Rice (chosen by Adrienne)

Update 9 April: 3 books down 7 more to go

1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "A".
Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews

2. Read a book picked from an April B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from.
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (Sarah's Shelf)

3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from California.
Dark Prince by Christine Feehan (author lives in California)

4. Read the oldest book added to your Good Reads TBR shelf.
Everlost by Neal Shusterman

5. Read a book that has "one word" for its title.
Stolen by Kelley Armstrong

6. Read a book that you heard or think would be "funny".
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer

7. Read a book that has some kind of WAR as a backdrop.
March by Geraldine Brooks

8. Read a book that has a "male profile" on the cover.
The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter

9. Read a book that is part of a series
Fire Study by Maria V. Snyder (Study Series book 3)

10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Pick-It-For-Me Challenge Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

My April Challenge
1. A Name book: The Luxe by Anna Godbersen(The Luxe series book 1) finished 4/1 - 4/3
2. April B-Day: Every Breath You Take ( From Tasha’s Favorites)
3. California : Freshman by Michael Gerber(author is from California)
4. Oldest: Boy Toy by Barry Lyga (I had to pick number 8 because that was one of the first that I added that is on the shelves and since I added most of my books at the same time.)
5. One Word: Ransom by Julie Garwood (Book 2 in Highlands’ Lairds series)
6. Funny: Enchanted, Inc. by Shanna Swendson (Book 1 in Katie Chandler Series)
7. War Background: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward (Book 1 in Black Dagger Brotherhood) 4/3- 4/6
8. Male Profile: Never Dare A Duke By Gayle Callen (Book 2 in Sons of Scandal Series) 4/7 - 4/9
9. Series Book: Marked by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast (House of Night Series Book 1)
10. Reader’s Choice: Second Sight by Amanda Quick (Arcane Society Series Book 1)

UPDATE 14-04 --- Progress: 8/10
Looks like fun to me, heh.

1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "A".
A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix 03-04

2. Read a book picked from an April B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from.
A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught (Karen's shelf) 10-04

3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from California.
1st to Die by James Patterson

4. Read the oldest book added to your Good Reads TBR shelf.
("Dead and Gone" by Charlaine Harris isn't published yet so...) The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova

5. Read a book that has "one word" for its title.
Inkheart by Cornelia Funke 06-04

6. Read a book that you heard or think would be "funny".
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams 14-04

7. Read a book that has some kind of WAR as a backdrop.
Kontrakt panny Brandt by Mija Kabat (setting : 1942, Poland) 05-04

8. Read a book that has a "male profile" on the cover.
The Lost Duke of Wyndham by Julia Quinn 05-04

9. Read a book that is part of a series.
The Undead Next Door by Kerrelyn Sparks (Love at Stake #4) 01-04

10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter (Tricia's recommendation) 02-04

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Updated list.

1. "A".
No Rest For The Wiccan - Madelyn Alt

2. April B-Day celebrant GR shelf.
Dangerous Secrets - Lisa Marie Rice 4/4/09

4. Oldest book.
Sex & The Single Ghost - Tawny Taylor

5. "one word" for its title.
Fallen - Celeste Bradley

6. "funny"
A Hoboken Hipster In Sherwood Forest - Marianne Mancusi

8. "male profile".
Lessons From A Courtesan - Jenna Petersen

9. Read a book that is part of a series.
Some Like It Wicked - Teresa Medeiros Kincaid Highlander Book1 4/7/09

10. Reader's Choice or Pick-It-For-Me Challenge.
TBD

1. Comanche Moon - Catherine Anderson
2. Faking It - Jennifer Crusie (Tasha's shelf)
3. Magic in the Wind - Christine Feehan 04.05
4. Glitter Baby - Susan Elizabeth Phillips 04.09
5. Delicious - Sherry Thomas
6. Drop Dead Gorgeous - Linda Howard 04.07
7. Ashes in the Wind - Kathleen Woodiwiss
8. Dangerous Games - Lora Leigh
9. Then Comes Seduction - Mary Balogh (Huxtables, #2) 04.03
10. Carnal Innocence - Nora Roberts

Finished Nymphos, but won't continue on with the series. Not really my thing.

1. Author's first or last name starts with "A". The Nymphos of Rocky Flats – Mario Acevedo 09 Apr ***
2. Picked from Sarah's shelf. The Summoning – Kelley Armstrong
3. Setting is California. Red-Headed Stepchild - Jaye Wells 05 Apr *****
4. Oldest book added to your Good Reads TBR shelf. Industrial Magic – Kelley Armstrong
5. "One word" for its title. Stray – Rachel Vincent
6. Heard or think would be "funny". Fire Me Up – Katie MacAlister
7. Some kind of WAR as a backdrop. Wicked Lovely - Melissa Marr 08 Apr *****
8. "Male profile" on the cover. Nightlife - Rob Thurman
9. Part of a series. Passion Unleashed (Demonica, #3) – Larissa Ione
10. Pick-It-For-Me Challenge Wolf at the Door - Christine Warren

I changed some of my picks for this challenge. I was apprehensive about the book I picked for the "funny" category so I changed to one that I think I might like more. I also changed #10 to reader's choice because I just HAVE to read the 4th book in the Soul Mates series and I can't wait until next month.

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1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "A" - Nicholas by Elizabeth Amber
2. Read a book picked from an April B-Day celebrant GR shelf. - Daughters of Terra by Theolyn Boese (Tasha's Shelf)
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from California - Drawn Together by Z.A. Maxfield (Long Beach, CA)
4. Read the oldest book added to your Good Reads TBR shelf - City of Glass by Cassandra Clare
5. Read a book that has "one word" for its title - Stolen by Kelly Armstrong
6. Read a book that you heard or think would be "funny" - Gym Dandy by Storm Grant
7. Read a book that has some kind of WAR as a backdrop - Dark Defender by Alexis Morgan (As a Paladin warrior, Blake Trahern fights and dies again and again to keep mankind safe from the Others)
8. Read a book that has a "male profile" on the cover - Raine by Elizabeth Amber

9. Read a book that is part of a series - Soul Mates Sacrifice by Jourdan Lane (Soul Mates Series #3)
10. Reader's Choice - Soul Mates Secrets by Jourdan Lane

Books read in other challenges:
Nicholas by Elizabeth Amber
Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs
Soul Mates Deceptions by by Jourdan Lane
Mona Lisa Craving A Novel of the Monere by Sunny

6 down.

1. A...........................Private Party - Jami Alden
2. B-Day....................Romeo, Romeo - Robin Kaye (Tasha's currently reading)
3. California..............How to Knit a Wild Bikini - Christie Ridgway
4. Oldest TBR book...Bride of a Wicked Scotsman - Samantha James
5. Single Word...........Stray - Rachel Vincent
6. Funny....................Sex & the Immortal Bad Boy - Stephanie Rowe
7. War.......................alternate Dark Lover, J.R. Ward
8. Male Profile..........Wicked Pleasure - Lora Leigh
9. Part of Series.........Loose and Easy - Tara Janzen (Steele Street, Book 9)
10. Pick-It-For-Me....One Bite With A Stranger - Christine Warren (tosca's recommendation)

Finished 7 so far, updated full list below with dates:

1. Author's whose author's first or last name starts with "A".
And Lady Makes Three by Anya Bast, Ashley Ladd, Nikki Soarde 8 April 2009
2. Book picked from an April B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Specify.
Judah's shelf: Bid for Love by Savannah Chase (I liked the cover) 2 April 2009
3. Author, setting or character is from California.
California Creamin' by William Maltese 3 April 2009
4. Oldest book added to your Good Reads TBR shelf.
At the Argentinian Billionaire's Bidding by India Grey 6 April 2009
5. "One word" for its title.
Moonstruck by Susan Grant 10 April 2009
6. Book that you heard or think would be "funny".
The Tuesday Erotica Club by Lisa Beth Kovetz
7. Some kind of WAR as a backdrop.
Warprize by Elizabeth Vaughan (Book 1 in the Chronicles of the Warlands series) 5 April 2009
8. "Male profile" on the cover.
CircuSex by William Maltese 1 April 2009
9. Book that is part of a series. (Series and number.)
Warsworn by Elizabeth Vaughan (Book 2 in the Chronicles of the Warlands series)
10. Reader's Choice or Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Cry to Heaven by Anne Rice (chosen by Adrienne)

April 11 Update!

1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "A".
Claudia And The Phantom Phone Calls ~ Ann M. Martin

2. Read a book picked from an April B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from.
Nineteen Minutes ~ Jodi Picoult (from Karen's shelves)

3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from California.
The Modern Girl's Guide to Life ~ Jane Buckingham (Jane Buckingham is from L.A.)

4. Read the oldest book added to your Good Reads TBR shelf.
The Host A Novel ~ Stephenie Meyer

5. Read a book that has "one word" for its title.
Stillwatch ~ Mary Higgins Clark

6. Read a book that you heard or think would be "funny" .
Full Scoop ~ Janet Evanovich

7. Read a book that has some kind of WAR as a backdrop.
Outlander ~ Diana Gabaldon

8. Read a book that has a "male profile" on the cover.
Mr. Maybe A Novel ~ Jane Green


9. Read a book that is part of a series.
A Clue for the Puzzle Lady ~ Parnell Hall (#1 in the Puzzle Lady mystery series)

10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Light In Shadow ~ Jayne Ann Krentz

1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "A".
TBD

2. Read a book picked from an April B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from.
TBD

3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from California. (Suggestions for this category is welcome on the Suggestions and Discussion thread.)
TBD

4. Read the oldest book added to your Good Reads TBR shelf. (How to do this? Go to your TBR shelf and click on Date added to sort it. Pick the book that is rank 1.)
TBD

5. Read a book that has "one word" for its title. (Ex. Bitten, Decadent, Addicted, etc.)
TBD

6. Read a book that you heard or think would be "funny" . (You know, April's Fools and all..LOL)
About a Dragon G A Aiken 04/01

7. Read a book that has some kind of WAR as a backdrop. (Could be realistic like World War I, etc or imaginary like the Brotherhood against Lessers..as long as you can justify it..LOL)
The Immortal Hunter Lynsay Sands 04/08
Immortals versus rogue vampires

8. Read a book that has a "male profile" on the cover. (Be sure to post the cover. Let's see if its drool-worthy..LOL)

9. Read a book that is part of a series. (Don't forget to name the series and what Book number it is.)
You're so Vein (The Others, Book 7) 04/11

10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.

4-11-09 Update
Hit a little bit of a rough patch with Conspiracy Game. It was a good book but it took me forever to read.
1. Tangled Liesby Anne Stuart

2. Night Gameby Christine Feehan from Tasha's shelf...finished 4-9-09

3. Conspiracy Game by Christine Feehan

4. Fool Me Once by Jessica Joy

6. Why Do Men Fall Asleep After Sex? More Questions You'd Only Ask a Doctor After Your Third Whiskey Sour by Mark Leyner and Billy Goldberg M.D.

8. Nauti Boyby Lora Leigh...finished 4-2-09

9. Nauti Nights by Lora Leigh...finished 4-3-09

10. Dark Lover by J.R. Ward

1. A...............The Unfortunate Miss Fortunes by Anne Stuart, Jennifer Crusie and Eileen Dreyer
4. Oldest...................House of the Stag by Kage Baker
6. Funny....................Don't Look Down by Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer
9. Part of a Series.........Dead Girls' Dance by Rachel Caine, book #2 of the Morganville Vampires series
10. Reader's Choice....Un Lun Dun by China Miéville

April 11 Update:

APRIL RRR CHALLENGE LIST
1. "A" author: Bitten by Kelley Armstrong

2. April B-day: Stray by Rachel Vincent (Tasha's shelf)

3. California: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini (I saw Jane's post that he is currently living in Northern California.)

4. TBR shelf: Wild Rain by Christine Feehan

5. One-Word Title : Tapestry(anthology) finished 4/10

6. "Funny" book: Fire Me Up by Katie MacAlister finished 4/2

7. "War" Background: The Defiant Hero by Suzanne Brockmann

8. Male Profile Cover: Hotter After Midnight by Cynthia Eden (Midnight series Book 1) finished 4/8

9. Part of a Series: Claimed by Shadow by Karen Chance (Cassie Palmer Series Book 2)

10. Pick-It-Me-Challenge Book: Causing Havoc by Lori Foster

April 11 Update:

Nichole
Kasia - 4 books done
Lori - 3 books done
Annvelwis - 7 books done
Courtney - 2 books done
Briansgirl - 6 books done
Shazzy - 4 books done
Barbara
Mel - 3 books done
Tasha
Yz - 3 books done
Lara - 3 books done
Christel
Stephanie
Shyloh - 2 books done
Susan
Jane - 2 books done
Melody - 6 books done
Anna - 3 books done
Jenny
Annie - 4 books done
DarkHeart - 3 books done
Nikki - 2 books done
Danielle - 3 books done
tosca - 7 books done
Chelsea - 4 books done
Amanda - 1 book done
LibraryLass - 3 books done
Kenjii - 1 book done
JenMcJ - 4 books done
IsisFG - 2 books done
Jael - 2 books done

The following had signed up since the last update:

Julie(Mom2lnb) - 1 book done
Glori - 3 books done

Group's running total: 88 books read.

Signing up will remain open throughout the whole month.

Also, if you haven't done it yet, feel free to add your completed books to our group bookshelf.

Note: For ease of tracking, please repost your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best.

Next update will be April 16.

Started Stray yesterday morning and found I couldn't put it down. Finished it before bed last night and loved it. I'm glad I've already got the next two books in the series sitting in my bookcase.

1. Author's first or last name starts with "A". The Nymphos of Rocky Flats – Mario Acevedo 09 Apr ***
2. Picked from Sarah's shelf. The Summoning – Kelley Armstrong
3. Setting is California. Red-Headed Stepchild - Jaye Wells 05 Apr *****
4. Oldest book added to your Good Reads TBR shelf. Industrial Magic – Kelley Armstrong
5. "One word" for its title. Stray – Rachel Vincent 12 Apr *****
6. Heard or think would be "funny". Fire Me Up – Katie MacAlister
7. Some kind of WAR as a backdrop. Wicked Lovely - Melissa Marr 08 Apr *****
8. "Male profile" on the cover. Nightlife - Rob Thurman
9. Part of a series. Passion Unleashed (Demonica, #3) – Larissa Ione
10. Pick-It-For-Me Challenge Wolf at the Door - Christine Warren

Here is an update to my April list...

1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "A".
Caught-Jami Alden Read 4/6/09
2. Read a book picked from an April B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from.
Bet Me-Tasha's List-Reading 4/13/09
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from California. (Suggestions for this category is welcome on the Suggestions and Discussion thread.)
Kept-Jami Alden read 4/9/09
4. Read the oldest book added to your Good Reads TBR shelf. (How to do this? Go to your TBR shelf and click on Date added to sort it. Pick the book that is rank 1.)
Saving Grace-Julie Garwood
5. Read a book that has "one word" for its title. (Ex. Bitten, Decadent, Addicted, etc.)
Swing-Opal Carew-Read 4/2/09
6. Read a book that you heard or think would be "funny" . (You know, April's Fools and all..LOL)
Romeo, Romeo-Robin Kaye-Read 4/3/09
7. Read a book that has some kind of WAR as a backdrop. (Could be realistic like World War I, etc or imaginary like the Brotherhood against Lessers..as long as you can justify it..LOL)

8. Read a book that has a "male profile" on the cover. (Be sure to post the cover. Let's see if its drool-worthy ..LOL)
Lucky Charm-Carly Phillips
9. Read a book that is part of a series. (Don't forget to name the series and what Book number it is.)
Riding on Instinct (Wild Riders-Jaci Burton #3)-Read 4/10/09
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.

1. Comanche Moon - Catherine Anderson
2. Me Talk Pretty One Day - David Sedaris (from Sarah's shelf) (changed from Faking It - total DNF. I'm done trying to like Crusie.)
3. Magic in the Wind - Christine Feehan 04.05
4. Glitter Baby - Susan Elizabeth Phillips 04.09
5. Delicious - Sherry Thomas
6. Drop Dead Gorgeous - Linda Howard 04.07
7. Ashes in the Wind - Kathleen Woodiwiss
8. Dangerous Games - Lora Leigh
9. Then Comes Seduction - Mary Balogh (Huxtables, #2) 04.03
10. Carnal Innocence - Nora Roberts (04.13)

update 13 April 2009

3. - California A Thousand Splendid Suns - Khaled Hosseini 02 April 2009
8. - Male Profile Once Upon A Valentine's - Holly Jacobs 01 April 2009
9. - Series Cutwork - Monica Ferris 04 April 2009

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Finished 3 more books. Gym Dandy which was sweet, sad and funny. The characters were engaging and very likable although Doug's constant naivete and uber nerd persona got a little hard to take sometimes. Maybe it's a Canadian thing but I don't know anyone who is as literal and speaks quite like he does. But overall, a quick, enjoyable read. Also finished The Ta'e'sha Chronicles 1 Daughters of Terra This was a very interesting book and reminded me a lot of Morgan Hawke's Interstellar Service & Discipline series. The writing isn't quite as good and the story moves at an unlikely clip but it was sill an enjoyable read and I'm looking forward to reading the rest of the series. And my favorite of all, the 4th book in the Soul Mates series. I'm not sure I'll survive until Fall when the next one comes out.

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1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "A" - Nicholas by Elizabeth Amber
2. Read a book picked from an April B-Day celebrant GR shelf. - Daughters of Terra by Theolyn Boese (Tasha's Shelf)
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from California - Drawn Together by Z.A. Maxfield (Long Beach, CA)
4. Read the oldest book added to your Good Reads TBR shelf - City of Glass by Cassandra Clare
5. Read a book that has "one word" for its title - Stolen by Kelly Armstrong
6. Read a book that you heard or think would be "funny" - Gym Dandy by Storm Grant
7. Read a book that has some kind of WAR as a backdrop - Dark Defender by Alexis Morgan (As a Paladin warrior, Blake Trahern fights and dies again and again to keep mankind safe from the Others)
8. Read a book that has a "male profile" on the cover - Raine by Elizabeth Amber

9. Read a book that is part of a series - Soul Mates Sacrifice by Jourdan Lane (Soul Mates Series #3)
10. Reader's Choice - Soul Mates Secrets by Jourdan Lane

Books read in other challenges:
Nicholas by Elizabeth Amber
Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs
Soul Mates Deceptions by by Jourdan Lane
Mona Lisa Craving A Novel of the Monere by Sunny
Stolen by Kelly Armstrong

April monthly challenge:
Slightly updated version [14 April:]... some I've changed... and my 'funny' book wasn't that funny! Evil, lying library catalogue!

1. Author = "A":
A notorious proposition by Adele Ashworth.
Amber, Elizabeth - Dominic. 8 Apr.


2. B'day shelves:
Scent of darkness by Christina Dodd. On Tasha's shelf. 14 Apr.


3. California:
Fire rose by Mercedes Lackey. 3 Apr.


4. Oldest book added:
I've just re-read #1... so #2...
Linnets and Valerians by Elizabeth Goudge.


5. "one word" title:
Insatiable by Virginia Henley. 7 Apr.


6. "funny":
I love you to death by Amy Garvey. 10 Apr.


7. WAR as a backdrop:
Eye of the storm by Maura Seger. A nostalgic re-read...
A year and a day by Virginia Henley. 8 Apr.


8. "male profile" on the cover:
Devil of the highlands by Lyndsay Sands. 7 Apr.
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9. part of a series:
Dragonheart by Todd McCaffrey - Dragonriders of Pern #20
The Mage by Jean Johnson - Sons of Destiny #8. 10 Apr.


10. Pick it for me:
Ella enchanted by Gail Carson Levine.


8 down...

1. Aauthor's first or last name starts with "A"... [Book: Mistress] by Amanda Quick

2. April B-Day celebrant GR shelf... [Book: Fantasy lover] by Sherrilyn Kenyon (from Tasha's shelf)

3. Author, setting or character is from California.

4. Oldest book added to your Good Reads TBR shelf... [Book: Too far gone] by Marliss Melton

5. One word title.... [Book: Numbers] by Rachel Ward

6. Humorous book

7. War as a backdrop.

8. Male profile on the cover... [Book: To tame a Highland warrior] by Karen Marie Moning


9. Part of a series... [Book: Sword of darkness] by Sherrilyn Kenyon

10. My choice.

6/10

1. A...............The Unfortunate Miss Fortunes by Anne Stuart, Jennifer Crusie and Eileen Dreyer
4. Oldest...................House of the Stag by Kage Baker
6. Funny....................Don't Look Down by Jennifer Crusie and Bob Mayer
9. Part of a Series.........Dead Girls' Dance by Rachel Caine, book #2 of the Morganville Vampires series
10. Reader's Choice....Un Lun Dun by China Miéville

Latest update (7 down, 3 to go)


1. A...........................Magic Strikes (Andrews, Ilona)
2. B-Day....................Kissing Sin (Sarah's TBR)
3. California..............Little Brother
4. Oldest TBR book...Cloud of Sparrows
5. Single Word...........Stray
6. Funny....................Zodiac
7. War.......................Power of One
8. Male Profile..........The Scarlet Pimpernel (or: Imperium)
9. Part of Series.........Curse the Dawn (Cassie Palmer, Book 4)
10. Pick-It-For-Me....Dark Lover (Yz recommended it, thanks Yz)

Making changes to the list in order to make it mesh more with the other challenge. No way am I going to read 14 books this month, I haven't even finished one yet!

1. Deadly Desire by Keri Arthur
2. Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman, from Jayne's shelf
3. Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh
4. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
5. Bitten by Kelley Armstrong
6. I Am America And So Can You by Stephen Colbert
7. TBD
8. The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter
9. Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione; Demonica series, book 2
10. Soul Mates: Bound by Blood by Jourdan Lane

I know what you mean, Nichole. I'm reading all over the place myself...might read a lot of books, but might not finish a single challenge...LOL...oh well..I still have half of the month to muddle through.

Still it's fun attempting...LOL

Update 16 April: 6 books down 4 more to go

1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "A".
Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews

2. Read a book picked from an April B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from.
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (Sarah's Shelf)

3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from California.
Dark Prince by Christine Feehan (author lives in California)

4. Read the oldest book added to your Good Reads TBR shelf.
Everlost by Neal Shusterman

5. Read a book that has "one word" for its title.
Stolen by Kelley Armstrong

6. Read a book that you heard or think would be "funny".
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer

7. Read a book that has some kind of WAR as a backdrop.
March by Geraldine Brooks

8. Read a book that has a "male profile" on the cover.
The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter

9. Read a book that is part of a series
Fire Study by Maria V. Snyder (Study Series book 3)

10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Pick-It-For-Me Challenge: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

My April Challenge
1. A Name book: The Luxe by Anna Godbersen(The Luxe series book 1) finished 4/1 - 4/3
2. April B-Day: Every Breath You Take ( From Tasha’s Favorites)
3. California : Freshman by Michael Gerber(author is from California)
4. Oldest: Boy Toy by Barry Lyga (I had to pick number 8 because that was one of the first that I added that is on the shelves and since I added most of my books at the same time.) finished 4/9- 4/14
5. One Word: Ransom by Julie Garwood (Book 2 in Highlands’ Lairds series)
6. Funny: Enchanted, Inc. by Shanna Swendson (Book 1 in Katie Chandler Series)
7. War Background: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward (Book 1 in Black Dagger Brotherhood) 4/3- 4/6
8. Male Profile: Never Dare A Duke By Gayle Callen (Book 2 in Sons of Scandal Series) 4/7 - 4/9
9. Series Book: Marked by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast (House of Night Series Book 1)
10. Reader’s Choice: Second Sight by Amanda Quick (Arcane Society Series Book 1)

1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "A". Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day

2. Read a book picked from an April B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from.

3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from California. (Suggestions for this category is welcome on the Suggestions and Discussion thread.) The Villa by Nora Roberts

4. Read the oldest book added to your Good Reads TBR shelf. (How to do this? Go to your TBR shelf and click on Date added to sort it. Pick the book that is rank 1.)

5. Read a book that has "one word" for its title. (Ex. Bitten, Decadent, Addicted, etc.) Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank

6. Read a book that you heard or think would be "funny" . (You know, April's Fools and all..LOL) The Red-Hot Cajun by Sandra Hill.

7. Read a book that has some kind of WAR as a backdrop. (Could be realistic like World War I, etc or imaginary like the Brotherhood against Lessers..as long as you can justify it..LOL)

8. Read a book that has a "male profile" on the cover. (Be sure to post the cover. Let's see if its drool-worthy..LOL) Heart of the Dragon by Gena Showalter

9. Read a book that is part of a series. (Don't forget to name the series and what Book number it is.) Highland Guardian by Melissa Mayhue. Daughters of the Glen series, book 2.

10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.