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May 2009 Reading Challenge
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Yz the Whyz
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May 21, 2009 07:48AM

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Kristen,
May's challenge is on until the the end of the month.
I just usually announced the next challenge like 10 days in advance so those who wants to order books, borrow them from library and such can prepare.
And even if you do not finish, trying is half as fun...LOL
May's challenge is on until the the end of the month.
I just usually announced the next challenge like 10 days in advance so those who wants to order books, borrow them from library and such can prepare.
And even if you do not finish, trying is half as fun...LOL


2009 -
2008 -
2007 -
2006 - Working for the Devil by Lilith Saintcrow
2005 -
2004 -
2003 - In the Bleak Midwinter by Julia Spencer-Fleming
2002 - Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2001 -
LOL..Don't stress about it...I did have that feeling the first time I did not finish a challenge, but now, I try to ignore that nagging feeling..LOL
Just enjoy what you can read...There is always another challenge to try for anyway...LOL
Just enjoy what you can read...There is always another challenge to try for anyway...LOL

As excited as I am to see what Yz posts for next month's challenge, I think I'm going to have to force myself to refrain from entering. I'm going to designate June my "catch up on May's books" month.
No problem, Nichole..just get back in, when you feel like it....or just visit to chitchat about books read..


Nichole i'm right there with you. I'll only have read two for my challenge books and I'll be doing June to play catch up as well. But I'm going to compile it into a summer reading list for lazing days at the beach.

2009-
2008-
2007-
2006-
2005-The Smoke ThiefbyShana Abé
2004-You Slay MebyKatie MacAlister
2003-Ill WindbyRachel Caine
2002-Fantasy LoverbySherrilyn Kenyon
2001-The Blue VikingbySandra Hill
Others Read
Magic Strikes by Andrews
Dead and Gone by Harris
Kiss Of Crimson by Adrian









2009 -
2008 -
2007 -
2006 -
2005 - The Foreshadowing
2004 -
2003 - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
2002 - Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2001 - Fool Moon by Jim Butcher









2009 -
2008 -
2007 -
2006 - I See You by Holly Lisle
2005 - Taming the Barbarian by Lois Greiman
2004 -
2003 -
2002 - Street Magic by Tamora Pierce
2001 -
Many changes this month and I even had to add some none PNR books in order to complete this challenge. I've been so busy reading books that I've sold, that I haven't been able to read anything originally on this list. So far this month I've read 31 books but very few that fit into this challenge. Damn!

***2009-Dominic (The Lords of Satyr #4) by Elizabeth Amber-completed
2008-- The Darkest Kiss (Lords of the Underworld, #2) by Gena Showalter-completed
2007- A Warrior’s Taking by Margo Maguire-completed
2006--I Hunger for You (Prime Series, Book 3) by Susan Sizemore- completed
2005--Sins of the Night (Dark-Hunter, #11) by Sherrilyn Kenyon- completed
***2004- Beyond the Highland Mist (Highlander, #1)by Karen Marie Moning-completed
**2003--Tempting the Beast (Breed Series, #1) by Lora Leigh
**2002--Way of the Wolf: The Northlanders I by Shelby Morgen
** 2001--The Secret Swan by Shana Abé- completed

2009--Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris
****2008--Wolfsbane and Mistletoe by Charlaine Harris & many more
2007--Many Bloody Returns - Tales of Birthdays with Bite. by Charlaine Harris & Many more
***2006--Bit the Jackpot by Erin McCarthy
2005-Perfect For The Beach by Lori Foster, MaryJanice Davidson
2004--Night's Edge by Maggie Shayne, Barbara Hambly, & Charlaine Harris
2003--Witching Moon by Rebecca York
*****2002--The Complete Strangers in Paradise Volume Three Part Four by Terry Moore
2001--Out of this World by J.D. Robb
--2005 & 2002 many not have anything paranormal about them... but they do have romance










Eternal Craving - Nina Bangs - 2009
Dead Over Heels - MaryJanice Davidson - 2008
Prom Nights From Hell - 2007
Grave Surprise - Charlaine Harris - 2006
To be Read:
The Hobs Bargain - Patricia Briggs - 2001
Tithe - Holly Black - 2002
Ill Wind - Rachel Caine - 2003
Wanted: One Special Kiss - Judi McCoy - 2004
A Quick Bite - Lynsay Sands - 2005
Also read this month:
Over My Dead Body - Michelle Bardsley
Eternal Moon - Rebecca York
Personal Demon - Kelley Armstrong
Gone with the Witch - Annette Blair
Sex and the Psychic Witch - Annette Blair
An Ice Cold Grave - reread
Dangerous Angels - Francesca Lia Block
Crouching Vampire, Hidden Fang - Katie MacAlister
Death's Daughter - Amber Benson
Yay--I found my 2001 book at a used book store. AND I finished off Minion #1's (aka oldest grandson) costume--at 4 am, that is. Then had to get up at 9 am, sigh, feeling really tired.

Are you done reading all your books, or only those who have asterisks?"
Sorry about that Yz,
Only the ones with asterisks, but I'm currently reading three of them. I just finished one last night. :) Also 2009 & 2001 are library books that haven't come in yet. But there are still nine days left in the challenge. So who knows...
4 Completed
2009--Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris
****2008--Wolfsbane and Mistletoe by Charlaine Harris & many more
2007--Many Bloody Returns - Tales of Birthdays with Bite. by Charlaine Harris & Many more
***2006--Bit the Jackpot by Erin McCarthy
***2005-Perfect For The Beach by Lori Foster, MaryJanice Davidson
2004--Night's Edge by Maggie Shayne, Barbara Hambly, & Charlaine Harris
2003--Witching Moon by Rebecca York
*****2002--The Complete Strangers in Paradise Volume Three Part Four by Terry Moore
2001--Out of this World by J.D. Robb
--2005 & 2002 many not have anything paranormal about them... but they do have romance










2002:
2004:

Eternal Craving - Nina Bangs - 2009
Dead Over Heels - MaryJanice Davidson - 2008
Prom Nights From Hell - 2007
Grave Surprise - Charlaine Harris - 2006
The Hob's Bargain - Patricia Briggs - 2001
Wanted: One Special Kiss - Judi McCoy - 2004
To be Read:
Tithe - Holly Black - 2002
Ill Wind - Rachel Caine - 2003
A Quick Bite - Lynsay Sands - 2005
Also read this month:
Over My Dead Body - Michelle Bardsley
Eternal Moon - Rebecca York
Personal Demon - Kelley Armstrong
Gone with the Witch - Annette Blair
Sex and the Psychic Witch - Annette Blair
An Ice Cold Grave - reread
Dangerous Angels - Francesca Lia Block
Crouching Vampire, Hidden Fang - Katie MacAlister
Death's Daughter - Amber Benson
2001 The Star Prince
2002Call of the Moon
2003Nobody Gets the Girl
2004
2005Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment
2006—A Babe in Ghostland
2007X-rated Blood Suckers
2008Maximum Ride: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports
2009Some Girls Bite
Yay--ome more down--only need 2004 now to finish off. The Star Prince was the second book in a trilogy, and I'm thinking I need to go back and read books #1 and #3 now. :o) I enjoyed this one, there were plenty of funny moments in it with a run-away Princess and an incognito Crown Prince in it. Plus various and sundry others, including, but not limited to: the evil younger brother of the Prince that the Princess was running away to avoid marrying, the Crown Prince's fighter pilot Mom, his King step-father, the wacky twin sister of the Crown Prince, crazy barkeeps, and spaceship mechanics.
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006—
2007
2008
2009
Yay--ome more down--only need 2004 now to finish off. The Star Prince was the second book in a trilogy, and I'm thinking I need to go back and read books #1 and #3 now. :o) I enjoyed this one, there were plenty of funny moments in it with a run-away Princess and an incognito Crown Prince in it. Plus various and sundry others, including, but not limited to: the evil younger brother of the Prince that the Princess was running away to avoid marrying, the Crown Prince's fighter pilot Mom, his King step-father, the wacky twin sister of the Crown Prince, crazy barkeeps, and spaceship mechanics.


2001- Night Visitor by Melanie Jackson







2001 -
2002 -
2003 -
2004 -
2005 - Tiger Eye by Marjorie M. Liu
2006 -
2007 - Stray (Werecats, Book1) by Rachel Vincent
2008 - The Darkest Night (Lords of the Underworld, #1) by Gena Showalter
2009 -
















The last one, A Drop of Red (Vampire Babylon, #4) took me a LONG time. Part of the problem was that I just didn't feel like reading THAT book right now. Part of the problem is that, sadly, the book isn't as good as the first three were. I'll probably still pick up #5 in hopes that the second trilogy picks up, but I won't be quite as eager next time.
Now I can go on to what I *really* want to read (or in this case, re-read) - the St. Helens & Ghosthunter series by Jayne Castle - starting way back with Amaryllis! Yay!

2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
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2008
2009











Eternal Craving - Nina Bangs - 2009
Dead Over Heels - MaryJanice Davidson - 2008
Prom Nights From Hell - 2007
Grave Surprise - Charlaine Harris - 2006
The Hob's Bargain - Patricia Briggs - 2001
Wanted: One Special Kiss - Judi McCoy - 2004
A Quick Bite - Lynsay Sands - 2005
To be Read:
Tithe - Holly Black - 2002
Ill Wind - Rachel Caine - 2003

8 down 1 to go!
I just could not start my 2008 selection "Blood Noir by Laurell K. Hamilton", so I am switching it out with Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz
2009 -
2008 -
2007 -
2006 - Enslave Me Sweetly by Gena Showalter
2005 -
2004 -
2003 -
2002 -
2001 -










I had a hard time getting into Bitten, but now it's flowing better for me.

2009 -
2008 -
2007 -
2006 - I See You by Holly Lisle
2005 - Taming the Barbarian by Lois Greiman
2004 -
2003 -
2002 -
2001 -

I had a hard time getting into Bitten, but now it's flowing better..."
I enjoyed Burning Wild, it was more intense than Wild Rain. Bitten was good, I think because I had the audiobook, there was more impact from the characters for me.

The first 5 books were new reads for me and the last 4 re-reads. I enjoyed each of these books and would recommend them.
Looking for recommendations for the last books in the Alien Huntress series by Gena Showalter. I notice that Blacklisted and Red Handed are young adult books. Are they worth the effort? Inguiring minds want to know......
2009 -
2008 -
2007 -
2006 -
2005 -
2004 -
2003 -
2002 -
2001 -










Eternal Craving - Nina Bangs - 2009
Dead Over Heels - MaryJanice Davidson - 2008
Prom Nights From Hell - 2007
Grave Surprise - Charlaine Harris - 2006
The Hob's Bargain - Patricia Briggs - 2001
Wanted: One Special Kiss - Judi McCoy - 2004
A Quick Bite - Lynsay Sands - 2005
Ill Wind - Rachel Caine - 2003
To be Read:
Tithe - Holly Black - 2002

2009 -
2008 -
2007 -
2006 -
2005 - The Foreshadowing
2004 -
2003 - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
2002 - Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2001 -








Well, there it is--finally finished this months challenge.
2001The Star Prince
2002Call of the Moon
2003Nobody Gets the Girl
2004Forced Mate
2005Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment
2006—A Babe in Ghostland
2007X-rated Blood Suckers
2008Maximum Ride: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports
2009Some Girls Bite
Forced Mate by Rowena Cherry was my final book. It was a humourous one that I enjoyed. I have the other 2 books in the series. I think I will hang onto them for future challenges, in case they fit into a future challenge category.
2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006—
2007
2008
2009
Forced Mate by Rowena Cherry was my final book. It was a humourous one that I enjoyed. I have the other 2 books in the series. I think I will hang onto them for future challenges, in case they fit into a future challenge category.

Im not going to be able to finish this list, was unable to get dead and gone from the library in time. :( Oh well! Maybe I'll be able to complete JULY'S! Gotta go finish packing up the place.
2009--Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris
****2008--Wolfsbane and Mistletoe by Charlaine Harris & many more
****2007--Many Bloody Returns - Tales of Birthdays with Bite. by Charlaine Harris & Many more
***2006--Bit the Jackpot by Erin McCarthy
***2005-Perfect For The Beach by Lori Foster, MaryJanice Davidson
****2004--Night's Edge by Maggie Shayne, Barbara Hambly, & Charlaine Harris
***2003--Witching Moon by Rebecca York
*****2002--The Complete Strangers in Paradise Volume Three Part Four by Terry Moore
***2001--Out of this World by J.D. Robb
--2005 & 2002 many not have anything paranormal about them... but they do have romance










completed:







2009 - The Mage (Sons of Destiny #8) by Jean Johnson
*****2008 -
***** 2007 -
**** 2006 -
**** 2005 -
*****2004 -
*** 2003 -
***** 2002 -
*****2001 -
Last One!

Still working on Elizabeth and Mary Cousins, Rivals, Queens
Almost done with The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield -things are all coming together, but I'm sure glad that's not my family!

2002: The Awakening/Fantasy - Christine Feehan










2009 -
2008 -
2007 -
2006 -
2005 -
2004 -
2003 -
2002 - A Caress of Twilight (Meredith Gentry 2) by Laurell K. Hamilton
2001 -
5/26 Update
2009 -Lover Avenged - JR Ward
5/6
2008 -Shades of Dark - Linnea Sinclair
5/8
2007 -Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
5/11
2006 -Light My Fire by Katie MacAlister
5/22
2005 - Eldest by Christopher Paolini
2004 - The Demon's Daughter by Emma Holly
2003 -Midnight Pleasures by Amanda Ashley et.al
5/9
2002 - Stolen by Kelley Armstrong
2001 - Fool Moon by Jim Butcher
2009 -
2008 -
2007 -
2006 -
2005 - Eldest by Christopher Paolini
2004 - The Demon's Daughter by Emma Holly
2003 -
2002 - Stolen by Kelley Armstrong
2001 - Fool Moon by Jim Butcher
Time for an update:
(May 26)
So far we have 40 participants.
Yz - 5 books done
Nichole - 2 books done
Shazzy - 9 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
DarkHeart - 4 books done
Stav - 6 books done
Michelle - 9 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
Kristen - 6 books done
LadyOzma - 5 books done
Ann - 9 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
Lori - 7 books done
Jael - 4 books done
Brandy - 7 books done
Sarah - 8 books done
Angie - 9 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
Annvelwis - 9 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
Mitabird - 5 books done
Mel - 9 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
Karen - 6 books done
Melinda - 7 books done
Barbara - 7 books done
Gail - 3 books done
Catherine - 9 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
Terri - 1 book done
Valerie - 4 books done
Delitealex - 5 books done
Melody - 2 books done
colleen - 9 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
Uniquely Moi - 8 books done
Mrsku - 2 books done
Jennie - 6 books done
Victoria - 9 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
BJ Rose - 8 books done
Martina - 9 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
Victoria - 6 books done
Lily - 4 books done
Ronelle - 6 books done
Kyle
Dawn = 5 books done
The following have signed up since the last update.
Kittiya - 8 books done
rebeccaj - 8 books done
Group's Running Total: 245 books read.
10 participants had completed all 9 categories
Signing up will remain open throughout the whole month.
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.
Final update will be June 1. Challenge closes midnight of May 31st.
Happy reading, everyone!
(May 26)
So far we have 40 participants.
Yz - 5 books done
Nichole - 2 books done
Shazzy - 9 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
DarkHeart - 4 books done
Stav - 6 books done
Michelle - 9 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
Kristen - 6 books done
LadyOzma - 5 books done
Ann - 9 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
Lori - 7 books done
Jael - 4 books done
Brandy - 7 books done
Sarah - 8 books done
Angie - 9 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
Annvelwis - 9 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
Mitabird - 5 books done
Mel - 9 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
Karen - 6 books done
Melinda - 7 books done
Barbara - 7 books done
Gail - 3 books done
Catherine - 9 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
Terri - 1 book done
Valerie - 4 books done
Delitealex - 5 books done
Melody - 2 books done
colleen - 9 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
Uniquely Moi - 8 books done
Mrsku - 2 books done
Jennie - 6 books done
Victoria - 9 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
BJ Rose - 8 books done
Martina - 9 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
Victoria - 6 books done
Lily - 4 books done
Ronelle - 6 books done
Kyle
Dawn = 5 books done
The following have signed up since the last update.
Kittiya - 8 books done
rebeccaj - 8 books done
Group's Running Total: 245 books read.
10 participants had completed all 9 categories
Signing up will remain open throughout the whole month.
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.
Final update will be June 1. Challenge closes midnight of May 31st.
Happy reading, everyone!

I looked at the Merry Gentry book on my list last night read about 5 pages then promptly passed out.
This morning I decided to read a book not on my challenge list.
No worries, Stav. I'm in the middle of a move right now, so definitely no more reading for me too.

FINISHED










2009 -
2008 -
2007 -
2006 -
2005 -
2004 -
2003 - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
2002 - Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2001 -









Eternal Craving - Nina Bangs - 2009
Dead Over Heels - MaryJanice Davidson - 2008
Prom Nights From Hell - 2007
Grave Surprise - Charlaine Harris - 2006
The Hob's Bargain - Patricia Briggs - 2001
Wanted: One Special Kiss - Judi McCoy - 2004
A Quick Bite - Lynsay Sands - 2005
Ill Wind - Rachel Caine - 2003
Stolen - Kelley Armstrong - 2002
Yeah! Completed!








2001: Grave Peril
2002: Summer Knight
2003: Death Masks
2004: Blood Rites
2005: Dead Beat
2006: Proven Guilty
2007: White Night
I'm currently reading 2008: Small Favor
All by Jim Butcher. Sheesh. I can't believe I've nearly done it... LOL
I'm a bit tired of Harry Dresden. It'll be good to get away from him for a while. I'm still enjoying the books but woah. LOL And they are all like 400 pages. Sheesh. I'm 100 pages into Small Favor now...
I've also finished Maximum Ride Book 4: The Final Warning this month.
I have a book I have to read next month... and something tells meit is not on the list given to us for the challenge. I'm gonna start it as soon as I finish Turn Coat and hope it doesn't take very long... LOL

2008 -
2007 -
2006 -
2005 -
2004 -
2003 -
2002 -
2001 -
DONE :D

2009 -
2008 -
2007 -
2006 -
2005 -
2004 -
2003 -
2002 - Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2001 -









2001 -
2002 -
2003 -
2004 -
2005 - Tiger Eye by Marjorie M. Liu
2006 -
2007 - Stray (Werecats, Book1) by Rachel Vincent
2008 -
2009 -






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