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message 151: by Glori (last edited Apr 15, 2009 03:41PM) (new)

Glori (divina) | 37 comments Updated Challenge list: April 15

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.
From Tasha's bookshelf:
Go Fetch Magnus Pack 2 Shelly Laurenston 04/13

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.)
Howl at the Moon The Others Book 4 Christine Warren

5. Read a book that has "one word" for its title. (Ex. Bitten, Decadent, Addicted, etc.)
Checkmate Annmarie McKenna 04/14

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)
Passion Unleashed Larissa Ione 04/03

I know there is a woman in the cover, but the male model has an amazing chest and the arm tattoo is hot. ;-)
Passion Unleashed (Demonica, Book 3) by Larissa Ione


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.
Black Ice Ice Series Book 1 Anne Stuart


message 152: by Anna (last edited Apr 15, 2009 04:04PM) (new)

Anna | 39 comments My April Challenge
1. A Name book: The Luxe by Anna Godbersen(The Luxe series book 1) 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.) 4/9-4/14
5.One Word: Witchling by Yasmine Galenorn(Sisters Of The Moon Book 1)
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)

changed the one word book.


Unapologetic_Bookaholic | 2002 comments 1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "A".
Anderson, Laurie Halse (Catalyst) YA finished 4-15-09


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

Land of Falling Stars by Keta Diablo (from Judah's shelf) CR

3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from California. (Suggestions for this category is welcome on this thread.) Caressed by Ice 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.) Life Expectancy by Dean Koontz CR

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

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

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) Lover Awakened by J R Ward

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)finished The Cost of Eternity by Shayla Kersten 4-1-09
The Cost of Eternity by Shayla Kersten

9. Read a book that is part of a series. (Don't forget to name the series and what Book number it is.) At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost, Night Huntress, Book 3 CR

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


message 154: by Nichole (DirrtyH) (new)

Nichole (DirrtyH) (dirtyh) One down! I'm totally kicking butt this month, guys.

1. Deadly Desire by Keri Arthur *4/15
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 The Darkest Kiss (Lords of the Underworld, #2) by Gena Showalter
9. Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione; Demonica series, book 2
10. Soul Mates: Bound by Blood by Jourdan Lane

Deadly Desire (Riley Jenson Guardian, Book 7) by Keri Arthur [image error] Visions of Heat (Psy-Changeling, #2) by Nalini Singh The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky Bitten (Women of the Otherworld, Book 1) by Kelley Armstrong I Am America And So Can You! by Stephen Colbert The Darkest Kiss (Lords of the Underworld, #2) by Gena Showalter [image error] Soul Mates Bound by Blood (Book 1) by Jourdan Lane


message 155: by Amber (last edited Apr 16, 2009 12:01PM) (new)

Amber | 715 comments 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"
Fearless Fourteen - Janet Evanovich

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

9. Read a book that is part of a series.
Some Like It Wicked - Teresa Medeiros Kincaid Highlander #1 4/7/09

10. Reader's Choice or Pick-It-For-Me Challenge.
Tribute - Nora Roberts 4/16/09


message 156: by Jane(Janelba) (last edited Apr 16, 2009 10:10AM) (new)

Jane(Janelba) (janelba) | 769 comments April 16th Update

3. - California A Thousand Splendid Suns - Khaled Hosseini 02 April 2009
4. - Oldest Oliver Twist - Charles Dickens 16 April 2009
8. - Male Profile Once Upon A Valentine's - Holly Jacobs 01 April 2009
9. - Series Cutwork - Monica Ferris 04 April 2009
10. - Reader's Choice - The Tenth Circle - Jodi Picoult 16 April 2009

5/10 books completed

[image error] Oliver Twist (Penguin Popular Classics) by Charles Dickens Once Upon A Valentine's (Harlequin American Romance Series) by Holly Jacobs Cutwork (Needlecraft Mystery, Book 7) by Monica Ferris The Tenth Circle by Jodi Picoult



message 157: by Nikki ♥ (new)

Nikki ♥ 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
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.



message 158: by Annvelwis (new)

Annvelwis | 671 comments UPDATE 16-04 --- Progress: 9/10
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.
I've changed it from Wild Star by Coulter
1st to Die by James Patterson 16-04

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

[image error] A Kingdom of Dreams by Judith McNaught 1st to Die (Women's Murder Club #1) by James Patterson The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova Inkheart (Inkheart, Book 1) by Cornelia Funke The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy Trilogy, Book 1) by Douglas Adams Kontrakt panny Brandt by Mija Kabat [image error] The Undead Next Door (Love At Stake #4) by Kerrelyn Sparks [image error]


message 159: by Kasia (new)

Kasia !!! Wow 9! (just Historian to go...)


message 160: by Annvelwis (last edited Apr 16, 2009 03:01PM) (new)

Annvelwis | 671 comments Kasia wrote: "!!! Wow 9! (just Historian to go...) "

Yeah... Bane of the month, hah.
But I must say that I think I've found motivation to read it: as soon as I finish it I'll allow myself to read Blindness and I feel compelled to read it until end of the month. So that leaves me with a week or so for Historian...


message 161: by Courtney (new)

Courtney (cddimmitt) April 16 Update! 4 books finished!

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.
The Bungalow Mystery ~ Carolyn Keene (from Sarah's shelves)

3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from California.
Misery Loves Cabernet ~ Kim Gruenenfelder

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.
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas ~ John Boyne

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

9. Read a book that is part of a series.
Fudge Cupcake Murder ~ Joanne Fluke (#5 in the Hannah Swenson mystery series)

10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
The Forbidden Brother ~ Barbara McMahon (This is my alternate pick since I will not receive my copy of Light In Shadow until April is over.)


message 162: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (last edited Apr 16, 2009 04:37PM) (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments APRIL RRR CHALLENGE LIST
April 16 update

1. "A" author: Bitten by Kelley Armstrong

2. April B-day: Stray by Rachel Vincent (Tasha's shelf) finished 4/14

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) Hotter After Midnight (Midnight Series, Book 1) by Cynthia Eden 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

Fire Me Up (Aisling Grey, Guardian, Book 2) by Katie MacAlister Hotter After Midnight (Midnight Series, Book 1) by Cynthia Eden Tapestry (Includes Dark-Hunter, #3) by Lynn Kurland Stray (Werecats, Book 1) by Rachel Vincent


message 163: by Kasia (new)

Kasia Annvelwis wrote: "Yeah... Bane of the month, hah.
But I must say that I think I've found motivation to read it: as soon as I finish it I'll allow myself to read ..."


Oh, lemme know how's Blindness!!! (It's on my TBR) And hang on there with the Historian, I know it's a b-tch.


message 164: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (last edited Apr 16, 2009 05:39PM) (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments April 16 Update:

Nichole - 1 book done
Kasia - 7 books done
Lori - 7 books done
Annvelwis - 9 books done
Courtney - 4 books done
Briansgirl - 6 books done
Shazzy - 4 books done
Barbara
Mel - 6 books done
Tasha
Yz - 4 books done
Lara - 3 books done
Christel
Stephanie - 6 books done
Shyloh - 3 books done
Susan
Jane - 5 books done
Melody - 6 books done
Anna - 4 books done
Jenny
Annie - 8 books done
DarkHeart - 4 books done
Nikki - 4 books done
Danielle - 4 books done
tosca - 7 books done
Chelsea - 5 books done
Amanda - 1 book done
LibraryLass - 6 books done
Kenjii - 2 books done
JenMcJ - 4 books done
IsisFG - 2 books done
Jael - 2 books done
Julie(Mom2lnb) - 1 book done
Glori - 6 books done


No onr had signed up since the last update:

Group's running total: 131 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 21.



message 165: by Unapologetic_Bookaholic (last edited Apr 16, 2009 09:53PM) (new)

Unapologetic_Bookaholic | 2002 comments 1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "A".
Anderson, Laurie Halse (Catalyst) finished 4-15-09

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

Land of Falling Stars by Keta Diablo (from Judah's shelf) finished 4-16-09

3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from California. (Suggestions for this category is welcome on this thread.) Caressed by Ice 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.) Life Expectancy by Dean Koontz CR

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

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

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) Lover Awakened by J R Ward

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)Cost of Eternity finished 4-1-09
The Cost of Eternity by Shayla Kersten

9. Read a book that is part of a series. (Don't forget to name the series and what Book number it is.) At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost, Night Huntress, Book 3 CR

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


message 166: by tosca (last edited Apr 17, 2009 08:14PM) (new)

tosca (catatonichataholic) | 742 comments Finished 9 so far (#6 was a struggle ick), updated full list below with dates, now I can read my Pick which I left till last YAY ME:

1. Author's whose author's first or last name starts with "A".
And Lady Makes Three by Anya Bast, Ashley Ladd, Nikki
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
17 April 2009
7. Some kind of WAR as a backdrop.
Warprize by Elizabeth Vaughan (Book 1 in the Chronicles of the Warlands series)
5 April 2009 (not as enjoyable as first, hope third is good!)
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)
15 April 2009
10. Reader's Choice or Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Cry to Heaven by Anne Rice (chosen by Adrienne)


message 167: by Lara (new)

Lara | 109 comments 1. Tangled Liesby Anne Stuart
2. Night Gameby Christine Feehan from Tasha's shelf...finished 4-9-09
3. Conspiracy Game by Christine Feehan...finished 4-17-09
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...finished 4-12-09


message 168: by Julianna (last edited Apr 17, 2009 06:10PM) (new)

Julianna (authorjuliannad) | 1888 comments Update 4/17: Two down

2. Read a book picked from an April B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from.
Honor's Splendour by Julie Garwood (Sarah's shelf) (4/16)

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)
Elizabeth's Wolf (Breed Series, #3)  by Lora Leigh
Honor's Splendour by Julie Garwood


message 169: by Nichole (DirrtyH) (new)

Nichole (DirrtyH) (dirtyh) Two down as well! Progress is finally being made.

1. Deadly Desire by Keri Arthur *4/15
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 The Darkest Kiss (Lords of the Underworld, #2) by Gena Showalter
9. Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione; Demonica series, book 2
10. Soul Mates: Bound by Blood by Jourdan Lane

Deadly Desire (Riley Jenson Guardian, Book 7) by Keri Arthur Neverwhere A Novel by Neil Gaiman Visions of Heat (Psy-Changeling, #2) by Nalini Singh The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky Bitten (Women of the Otherworld, Book 1) by Kelley Armstrong I Am America And So Can You! by Stephen Colbert The Darkest Kiss (Lords of the Underworld, #2) by Gena Showalter [image error] Soul Mates Bound by Blood (Book 1) by Jourdan Lane


message 170: by Glori (new)

Glori (divina) | 37 comments Updated Challenge list: April 1

8 out of 10 completed
I moved a book from the one word tittle category to the author's name category.

1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "A".
Checkmate Annmarie McKenna 04/14

2. Read a book picked from an April B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from.
From Tasha's bookshelf:
Go Fetch Magnus Pack 2 Shelly Laurenston 04/13

3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from California. (Suggestions for this category is welcome on the Suggestions and Discussion thread.)
Magic in the Wind Drake Sisters 1 Christine Feehan 04/17

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.)
Howl at the Moon The Others Book 4 Christine Warren

5. Read a book that has "one word" for its title. (Ex. Bitten, Decadent, Addicted, etc.)
Firebird Jaycee Clark 04/16

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)
Passion Unleashed Larissa Ione 04/03

I know there is a woman in the cover, but the male model has an amazing chest and the arm tattoo is hot. ;-)
Passion Unleashed (Demonica, Book 3) by Larissa Ione


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.
Black Ice Ice Series Book 1 Anne Stuart


message 171: by Kasia (new)

Kasia Nice progress Glori!


message 172: by Nikki ♥ (new)

Nikki ♥ 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
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. A Scent of Roses by Kat Martin



message 173: by Amanda A (last edited Apr 21, 2009 04:31PM) (new)

Amanda A | 769 comments 1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "A".
The Stepmother by Carrie Adams


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


message 174: by Wendy (last edited Apr 19, 2009 12:40PM) (new)

Wendy (wendyfraser65) | 772 comments 1. Author'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... [Book: Manhunting] by Jennifer Crusie

7. War as a backdrop... [Book: Dark of night] by Suzanne Brockmann

8. Male profile on the cover... [Book: To tame a Highland warrior] by Karen Marie Moning
To Tame a Highland Warrior (Highlander, #2) by Karen Marie Moning

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

10. My choice... [Book: The summoning] by Kelley Armstrong


9/10


message 175: by Barbara ★ (last edited Apr 19, 2009 07:55PM) (new)

Barbara ★ | 3901 comments COMPLETED 4/19

1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "A".
Arthur Phillips - The Egyptologist A Novel 4/15

2. Read a book picked from an April B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from.
Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews From Tasha's To Read shelf 4/14

3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from California.
The Blue Nowhere (takes place in Cupertino, CA) 4/13

4. Read the oldest book added to your Good Reads TBR shelf.
Everything was reorganized on the same date so I picked the book that has been on my physical TBR shelf the longest.
Beauty and the Beast by Hannah Howell 4/17

5. Read a book that has "one word" for its title.
Undying - V.K. Forrest 4/18

6. Read a book that you heard or think would be "funny" .
For the Love of Pete by Julia Harper 4/16

7. Read a book that has some kind of WAR as a backdrop.
Blood Magic A Novel - Jennifer Lyon 4/9
(A battle between witches and demons to save the world.)

8. Read a book that has a "male profile" on the cover.
A Witch's Beauty (Daughters of Arriane, Book 2) by Joey W. Hill
A Witch's Beauty - Joey W. Hill 4/19

9. Read a book that is part of a series.
Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione #3 4/6

10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Seducing a Scottish Bride by Sue-Ellen Welfonder 4/1


Unapologetic_Bookaholic | 2002 comments 1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "A".
Anderson, Laurie Halse (Catalyst) finished 4-15-09

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

Land of Falling Stars by Keta Diablo (from Judah's shelf) finished 4-16-09

3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from California. (Suggestions for this category is welcome on this thread.) Caressed by Ice 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.) Life Expectancy by Dean Koontz CR

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

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

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) Lover Awakened by J R Ward

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)Cost of Eternity finished 4-1-09
The Cost of Eternity by Shayla Kersten

9. Read a book that is part of a series. (Don't forget to name the series and what Book number it is.) Passion Unleashed, Demonica, Book 3 By Jeaniene Frost finished 4-09

10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book. Mr. Hands by Gary A. Braunbeck finished 4-09


message 177: by Nichole (DirrtyH) (last edited Apr 23, 2009 10:55AM) (new)

Nichole (DirrtyH) (dirtyh) 1. Deadly Desire by Keri Arthur *4/15
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 *4/21
6. I Am America And So Can You by Stephen Colbert
7. Lover Eternal by JR Ward
8. The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter The Darkest Kiss (Lords of the Underworld, #2) by Gena Showalter *4/18
9. Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione; Demonica series, book 2
10. Soul Mates: Bound by Blood by Jourdan Lane *4/17

Deadly Desire (Riley Jenson Guardian, Book 7) by Keri Arthur [image error] Visions of Heat (Psy-Changeling, #2) by Nalini Singh The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky Bitten (Women of the Otherworld, Book 1) by Kelley Armstrong I Am America And So Can You! by Stephen Colbert The Darkest Kiss (Lords of the Underworld, #2) by Gena Showalter [image error] Soul Mates Bound by Blood (Book 1) by Jourdan Lane


message 178: by Jael ~ *~ Syhren ~* ~ (last edited Apr 20, 2009 07:03AM) (new)

Jael ~ *~ Syhren ~* ~ (wwwgoodreadscomprofilejael) Ok I'm Only doing 5 for this month Update4/19
Book with one word Title
Taken by Jet Mykles***

Book considered funny
Immortal Hunter By Lynsay Sands****(swapped from the Velvet Chair because i wall banged and Lynsay is funny)

Book with war as backdrop
Touch the Dark by Karen Chance

Book with Male Profile
Immortal Warrior by Lisa Hendrix****

Book that's part of a series
Shadow Kissed( Vampire Academy 3)****



[image error] Dark Elves Taken by Jet Mykles Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, Book 3)  by Richelle Mead Touch the Dark (Cassie Palmer, Book 1) by Karen Chance The Velvet Chair by Jennifer Stevenson


message 179: by chelsea (new)

chelsea 1. Comanche Moon - Catherine Anderson (04.18)
2. Me Talk Pretty One Day - David Sedaris (from Sarah'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 (04.13)


DarkHeart "Vehngeance" (darkheart) Have been doing some reading for other challenges, but finished off The Summoning today. Really enjoyable!

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 19 Apr *****
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

The Nymphos of Rocky Flats (Felix Gomez, Book 1) by Mario Acevedo The Summoning (The Darkest Powers 1) by Kelley Armstrong Red-Headed Stepchild (Sabina Kane, Book 1) by Jaye Wells Industrial Magic (Women of the Underworld, Book 4) by Kelley Armstrong Stray (Werecats, Book 1) by Rachel Vincent Fire Me Up (Aisling Grey, Guardian, Book 2) by Katie MacAlister Wicked Lovely (Wicked Lovely, #1) by Melissa Marr Nightlife (Cal Leandros, Book 1) by Rob Thurman Passion Unleashed (Demonica, Book 3) by Larissa Ione Wolf at the Door (The Others, Book 1) by Christine Warren


message 181: by Shanon (last edited Apr 22, 2009 07:05AM) (new)

Shanon (boban) I'm going to join in!

I haven't read ten books in a month since I had my 2nd child - I'll start with 7 this month & add more if I can.

Finished for April's Challenge: 5
1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "A".
--- Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews
4/10/09

2. Read a book picked from an April B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from.
--- Magic to the Bone by Devon Monk - from… um… mine :)


5. Read a book that has "one word" for its title. (Ex. Bitten, Decadent, Addicted, etc.)
--- Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman
4/20/09

6. Read a book that you heard or think would be "funny" . (You know, April's Fools and all..LOL)
--- A Long Way From Chicago by Richard Peck I'm reading this with my 10 year old & the Grandma is so funny!

7. Read a book that has some kind of WAR as a backdrop.
--- BDB 3 - Lover Awakened by JR Ward
4/4/09

9. Read a book that is part of a series. (Don't forget to name the series and what Book number it is.)
--- Mercy 3 - Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs

10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
--- La Vida Vampire by Nancy Haddock
4/16/09


Magic Strikes (Kate Daniels, Book 3) by Ilona Andrews [image error] [image error] A Long Way From Chicago (Puffin Modern Classics) by Richard Peck Lover Awakened (Black Dagger Brotherhood, 3) by J.R. Ward [image error] La Vida Vampire (Oldest City Vampire, Book 1) by Nancy Haddock



message 182: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments That's cool, Shanon. Feel free to pick and choose among the different kind of challenges floating around.

Happy reading.


message 183: by Lara (new)

Lara | 109 comments This is revised from my original list. Never found books for 2 of the categories. Still hoping to find a book and complete those 2 missing categories.


1. Tangled Liesby Anne Stuart...finished 4-18-09
2. Night Gameby Christine Feehan from Tasha's shelf...finished 4-9-09
3. Conspiracy Game by Christine Feehan...finished 4-17-09
4. Fool Me Once by Jessica Joy...finished 4-18-09
6. Borrowing Alex by Cindy Procter-King...finished 4-19-09
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...finished 4-12-09


message 184: by Kasia (new)

Kasia Hi, Shanon! Happy you've joined!

Lara, you're only 2 books short? That's so great!


message 185: by Nikki ♥ (new)

Nikki ♥ 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
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. A Scent of Roses by Kat Martin



message 186: by Amber (last edited Apr 20, 2009 12:57PM) (new)

Amber | 715 comments 1. "A".
No Rest For The Wiccan - Madelyn Alt
2. April B-Day celebrant GR shelf.
Dangerous Secrets - Lisa Marie Rice Tasha's 4/4/09
4. Oldest book.
Sex & The Single Ghost - Tawny Taylor
5. "one word" for its title.
Fallen - Celeste Bradley
6. "funny"
Fearless Fourteen - Janet Evanovich 4/18/09
8. "male profile".
Lessons From A Courtesan - Jenna Petersen
Lessons From a Courtesan by 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.
Tribute - Nora Roberts 4/16/09



message 187: by Annvelwis (new)

Annvelwis | 671 comments Pfff... I give up. I hate Historian! I've really tried to read it, I'm about half way through it, but it's not getting any better! Bah! It's not getting worse, either. It's so terribble, constantly BAD... I don't even think it could go more agonizing. I drop it, and I drop the challange (which is one more reason to hate Historian). 9/10 will have to do.


message 188: by Kasia (new)

Kasia Annvelwis wrote: "Pfff... I give up. I hate Historian! I've really tried to read it, I'm about half way through it, but it's not getting any better! Bah! It's not getting worse, either. It's so terribble, constantly..."

So proud of you Annvelwis! Now go and burn the evil book!!


message 189: by Annvelwis (last edited Apr 20, 2009 01:30PM) (new)

Annvelwis | 671 comments Kasia wrote: "So proud of you Annvelwis! Now go and burn the evil book!! "

Nah, even bad books are precious, heh. I'll give it away to library. I certainly don't want it on my shelf.


message 190: by Kasia (new)

Kasia Ok, whatever, I respect your choice, just know this: the next miserable creature that picks up that book and attempts to read it is on your conscience!

(kidding of course)




message 191: by Nichole (DirrtyH) (new)

Nichole (DirrtyH) (dirtyh) Wow, am I the only person alive that liked the Historian? I can't be. But it always surprises me how violently some people hate it. I don't understand, I really loved it.
I suppose I can understand where you might find it slow and dry, but terrible? Really? *sniff, tear*


message 192: by Kasia (new)

Kasia (((((((Nichole))))))))

That's a hug Nichole. I'm sure we can agree on some other books, it's just that The Historian is not my thing... And it's fun to bash something from time to time.


message 193: by Nichole (DirrtyH) (new)

Nichole (DirrtyH) (dirtyh) I suppose I'll just have to take my copy and read it in secret... forever banished to the shadows...


message 194: by Annvelwis (new)

Annvelwis | 671 comments Nichole wrote: "Wow, am I the only person alive that liked the Historian? I can't be. But it always surprises me how violently some people hate it. I don't understand, I really loved it.
I suppose I can understan..."


Nichole, I admit that there are books worse written. I even admit there are books more boring. I know that for sure, because I've read them. I was young (ok, younger) and stubborn and I thought that finishing even a crappy book was important (why it was important I don't know; maybe I considered sainthood as a career path or something like that). Now I don't want to waste time on books I don't like when there are abundance of other books I might like.


message 195: by Lara (new)

Lara | 109 comments You guys crack me up!!!


message 196: by Lori (new)

Lori  (moderatrixlori) Congrats Shazzy! I still have 2 more books to go!


ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ (katyabookqueen) congrats shazzy


message 198: by Courtney (new)

Courtney (cddimmitt) April 21 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.
The Bungalow Mystery ~ Carolyn Keene (from Sarah's shelves)

3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from California.
Lemon Meringue Pie Murder ~ Joanne Fluke (Joanne Fluke lives in California)

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.
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas ~ John Boyne

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

9. Read a book that is part of a series.
Fudge Cupcake Murder ~ Joanne Fluke (#5 in the Hannah Swenson mystery series)

10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
The Forbidden Brother ~ Barbara McMahon


message 199: by Nichole (DirrtyH) (new)

Nichole (DirrtyH) (dirtyh) Courtney, I love that you picked a Babysitter's Club book for the challenge. :)
I used to make my mom take me to the bookstore and buy me the new BSC book every month.


message 200: by Melody (new)

Melody (melos) 7 down. (2 of remaining 3 still on order)

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)




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