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July Monthly Challenge
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3. Geography - Turkey: Two Weeks With a SEAL by Theresa Marguerite Hewitt
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): A Fall of Water by Elizabeth Hunter
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Three Days in Seattle by Debra
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Rise of the Fallenby Donna Lynne
RRRC July Monthly ChallengeDuration: 7/1/13 - 7/31/13
Progress 7/10
1. “J" is for July: Jaci Burton - One Sweet Ride, 7/4/2013, 3*
2. Member of the Month: Gea - Rock Chick Renegade by Kristen Ashley, 7/9/2013, 4*
3. Geography: One Dance with a Duke by Tessa Dare, 7/8/2013, 4*
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Blameless by Gail Carriger, 7/10/2013, 3.5*
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Beg for Mercy by Jami Alden
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): (nerdy/geeky h) If I Stay by Gayle Forman, 7/3/2013, 3.5*
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): My Kind of Christmas
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a painter or sculptor, or a book with a bare chest or beach scene on the cover, or a book with a beach scene in the story.
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Defying the Odds by Kele Moon, 7/6/2013, 3.5*
10. Readers Choice: The Next Always by Nora Roberts, 7/3/2013, 4*
5/101. “J" is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.
Just for Today... - Emmie Dark (HS #1859 - June 2013) - July 62. Member of the Month: Gea- Gea has been a member of the RRRC since October 2011. Here is the link to Gea's shelves- Gea's shelves . Please read a book from any of Gea's shelves or a book published in 2011.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Turkey.
Fun Facts about Turkey:
A. St. Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus, was born in Patara, Turkey.
B. Istanbul is the only city in the world located on 2 continents - Europe and Asia.
C. The Trojan War took place in Turkey.
You may also read a book with a Christmas theme, or where there is travel involved from one continent to another, or a book with a military character or setting, or a book with a horse on the cover or located within the story.
The Guardian - Beverly Lewis (Bethany House - Apr 2013) (horse) - July 94. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Read a book with a vampire/shifter character or a book that has a moon or night scene on the cover.
Smoky Ridge Curse - Paula Graves (HI #1438 - Aug 2013) (night scene) - July 95. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a red, white, and/or blue cover or a book with a character who lives alone.
The Loner - Lindsay McKenna (HQN - June 2013) (lives alone) - July 46. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with glasses or a book on the cover.
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it.
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a painter or sculptor, or a book with a bare chest or beach scene on the cover, or a book with a beach scene in the story.
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.
10. Readers Choice:
Beginnings - Eileen Nauman/Lindsay McKenna (Popular Library - Apr 1989)
3/10 Completed1. “J" is for July: Under Fire by Jo Davis 7/2/13 ****
2. Member of the Month: Be With Me By Maya Banks
3. Geography: The Tycoon's Pregnant Mistress by Maya Banks
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day: My Lord Vampire By Alexandra Ivy 7/9/13 **
5. Independence Day: Wicked Ties By Shayla Black
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day : Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
7. I Forgot Day: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
8. National Nude Day: Caught by Menace by Lolita Lopez 7/11/13 ****
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day: Too Hot to Touch by Louisa Edwards
10. Readers Choice: Fever by Maya Banks
July Monthly Challenge5/? Read
1. “J" is for July: Redneck Romeo 7/3 (3.5*)
2. Member of the Month: Gea-published in 2011- Woke Up In A Strange Place
3. Geography: Travel from one continent to another:VJ: The Unplugged Adventures of MTV's First Wave 7/5 (3.5*)
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): night scene on the cover - Surviving Raine
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Red cover- Agent of Desire 7/4 (3.5*)
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): 4 video game/engineering geeks- An Oral Fixation 7/7 4*
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it.
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): a beach scene in the story- Belong To You
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.
10. Readers Choice:July Monthly Challenge
2013 July Monthly Challenge5/10 Completed
01. “J" is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.
Just One Kiss by Susan Mallery
OR
Secrets of the Highlander by Janet Chapman
OR
It Had to Be You by Jill Shalvis
02. Member of the Month: Gea - Gea has been a member of the RRRC since October 2011. Please read a book from any of Gea's shelves or a book published in 2011.
Everything and the Moon by Julia Quinn
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Turkey.
Fun Facts about Turkey:
A. St. Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus, was born in Patara, Turkey.
B. Istanbul is the only city in the world located on 2 continents - Europe and Asia.
C. The Trojan War took place in Turkey.
You may also read a book with a Christmas theme, or where there is travel involved from one continent to another, or a book with a military character or setting, or a book with a horse on the cover or located within the story.
04. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Read a book with a vampire/shifter character or a book that has a moon or night scene on the cover.
05. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a red, white, and/or blue cover or a book with a character who lives alone.
06. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with glasses or a book on the cover.
As You Desire by Connie Brockway
07. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it.
08. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a painter or sculptor, or a book with a bare chest or beach scene on the cover, or a book with a beach scene in the story.
Sand Castle Bay by Sherryl Woods
09. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.
10. Readers Choice:
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update6/10 Completed
1. “J" is for July: TBD
✔ 2. Member of the Month:
3. Geography: (Turkey) TBD
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): TBD
✔ 5. Independence Day (July 4th):
✔ 6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th):
✔ 7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd):
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Flirting with Boys
✔ 9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th):
✔ 10. Readers Choice:
RRRC - Monthly Challenges~ July Monthly Challenge ~
Duration: July 1 to July 31, 2013
Read: 5/10
1. “J" is for July:
2. Member of the Month (Gea):
3. Geography: Forged in Steele by Maya Banks
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd):
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Brazen by Maya Banks
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th):
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Wicked Nights by Gena Showalter
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh
10. Readers Choice:
July Monthly Challenge6/? Read
1. “J" is for July: Redneck Romeo 7/3 (3.5*)
2. Member of the Month: Gea-published in 2011- Woke Up In A Strange Place
3. Geography: Travel from one continent to another:VJ: The Unplugged Adventures of MTV's First Wave 7/5 (3.5*)
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): night scene on the cover - Surviving Raine
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Red cover- Agent of Desire 7/4 (3.5*)
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): 4 video game/engineering geeks- An Oral Fixation 7/7 4*
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it.
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): a beach scene in the story- Belong To You
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Summer cover -BTW I Love You 7/12 4*
10. Readers Choice:Executive Decision 7/11 3.5*
July Challenge08/10
1. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien - 07/12
2. You Don't Have to Say You Love Me by Sarra Manning - 07/15
3. The Last Templar by Raymond Khoury
4. How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper - 07/16
5. Divergent by Veronica Roth - 07/29
6. What Happens in London by Julia Quinn - 07/23
7. The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach
8. Somebody to Love by Kristan Higgins - 07/18
9. Can't Stand the Heat by Louisa Edwards - 07/20
10. The Lost Recipe for Happiness by Barbara O'Neal - 07/25
2013 July Monthly ChallengeDuration: July 1 to July 31, 2013
7/10 Read
1. “J" is for..: Jill Shalvis, Lucky in Love
2. Member of the Month ~ Gea/2011: Seven Years to Sin by Sylvia Day
3. Geography ~ Turkey (horse on cover): Believe in Me by Laura Moore
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd):
5. Independence Day (July 4th):
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th):
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd):
8. National Nude Day (July 14th):
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th):
10. Thanks For The Pick Kami!:
2/51. “J" is for July: Love Delivered- Joya Fields
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Haunted on Bourbon Street - Deanna Chase
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Thief of Hearts- Teresa Medeiros
4/10 Completed1. “J" is for July: Under Fire by Jo Davis 7/2/13 ****
2. Member of the Month: Be With Me By Maya Banks
3. Geography: The Tycoon's Pregnant Mistress by Maya Banks 7/12/13 ***
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day: My Lord Vampire By Alexandra Ivy 7/9/13 **
5. Independence Day: Wicked Ties By Shayla Black
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day : Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
7. I Forgot Day: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
8. National Nude Day: Caught by Menace by Lolita Lopez 7/11/13 ****
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day: Too Hot to Touch by Louisa Edwards
10. Readers Choice: Fever by Maya Banks
RRRC July Monthly ChallengeCompleted: 8/8
1. “J" is for July:
by Jessica Clare *7/11 ★★★★☆3. You may also read a book with a Christmas theme:
by Lisa Kleypas *7/10 ★★★★☆4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd):
by Nalini Singh *7/3 ★★★☆☆5. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a white cover.
by Tiffany Reisz *7/6 ★★★★★7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd):
by Stacia Kane *7/8 ★★★★★ 8. National Nude Day (July 14th):
by Laura Kaye *7/12 ★★★☆☆9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th):
by Abbi Glines *7/10 ★★★★☆10. Readers Choice:
by Sarah Addison Allen *7/1 ★★★★☆
July Monthly Challenge7/? Read
1. “J" is for July: Redneck Romeo 7/3 (3.5*)
2. Member of the Month: Gea-published in 2011- All's Fair 7/12 3*
3. Geography: Travel from one continent to another:VJ: The Unplugged Adventures of MTV's First Wave 7/5 (3.5*)
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): night scene on the cover - Surviving Raine
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Red cover- Agent of Desire 7/4 (3.5*)
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): 4 video game/engineering geeks- An Oral Fixation 7/7 4*
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it.
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): a beach scene in the story- Belong To You
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Summer cover -BTW I Love You 7/12 4*
10. Readers Choice:Executive Decision 7/11 3.5*
July Monthly Challenge
9/10
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Rise of the Fallenby Donna Lynne
2013 July Monthly Challenge6/10 Completed
01. “J" is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.
Just One Kiss by Susan Mallery
OR
Secrets of the Highlander by Janet Chapman
OR
It Had to Be You by Jill Shalvis
02. Member of the Month: Gea - Gea has been a member of the RRRC since October 2011. Please read a book from any of Gea's shelves or a book published in 2011.
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Turkey.
Fun Facts about Turkey:
A. St. Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus, was born in Patara, Turkey.
B. Istanbul is the only city in the world located on 2 continents - Europe and Asia.
C. The Trojan War took place in Turkey.
You may also read a book with a Christmas theme, or where there is travel involved from one continent to another, or a book with a military character or setting, or a book with a horse on the cover or located within the story.
04. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Read a book with a vampire/shifter character or a book that has a moon or night scene on the cover.
05. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a red, white, and/or blue cover or a book with a character who lives alone.
06. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with glasses or a book on the cover.
As You Desire by Connie Brockway
07. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it.
08. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a painter or sculptor, or a book with a bare chest or beach scene on the cover, or a book with a beach scene in the story.
Sand Castle Bay by Sherryl Woods
09. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.
10. Readers Choice:
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July Monthly Challenge*********************4/5 completed********************
This thread is for the participants to post their list and update their progress. The suggestions thread is located Here
1. “J" is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.
2. Member of the Month: Gea- Gea has been a member of the RRRC since October 2011. Here is the link to Gea's shelves- Gea's shelves . Please read a book from any of Gea's shelves or a book published in 2011.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Turkey.
Fun Facts about Turkey:
A. St. Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus, was born in Patara, Turkey.
B. Istanbul is the only city in the world located on 2 continents - Europe and Asia.
C. The Trojan War took place in Turkey.
You may also read a book with a Christmas theme, or where there is travel involved from one continent to another, or a book with a military character or setting, or a book with a horse on the cover or located within the story.
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Read a book with a vampire/shifter character or a book that has a moon or night scene on the cover....moon/shifter HUNTER MOON by Cait Lavender ....7-
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a red, white, and/or blue cover or a book with a character who lives alone....blue cover..HIS LADY ASHLYNN by Starla Kaye 7-5-13
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with glasses or a book on the cover.
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it...THERON'S HOPE by Rebecca Lorino/Rebecca Pond...7-10-13
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a painter or sculptor, or a book with a bare chest or beach scene on the cover, or a book with a beach scene in the story. ...beach scene...DANGEROUS LOVE by Carolyn Faulkner...7-14-13
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.
10. Readers Choice: I'VE GOT YOUR NUMBER by Sophie Kinsella..7-19-13
2013 July Monthly Challenge7/10 Completed
01. “J" is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.
Just One Kiss by Susan Mallery
OR
Secrets of the Highlander by Janet Chapman
OR
It Had to Be You by Jill Shalvis
02. Member of the Month: Gea - Gea has been a member of the RRRC since October 2011. Please read a book from any of Gea's shelves or a book published in 2011.
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Turkey.
Fun Facts about Turkey:
A. St. Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus, was born in Patara, Turkey.
B. Istanbul is the only city in the world located on 2 continents - Europe and Asia.
C. The Trojan War took place in Turkey.
You may also read a book with a Christmas theme, or where there is travel involved from one continent to another, or a book with a military character or setting, or a book with a horse on the cover or located within the story.
04. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Read a book with a vampire/shifter character or a book that has a moon or night scene on the cover.
05. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a red, white, and/or blue cover or a book with a character who lives alone.
06. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with glasses or a book on the cover.
As You Desire by Connie Brockway
07. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it.
08. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a painter or sculptor, or a book with a bare chest or beach scene on the cover, or a book with a beach scene in the story.
09. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.
10. Readers Choice:
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READ: 8/10✔1. “J" is for July: Briar Rose - Jane Yolen 7/6
2. Member of the Month - GEA: The Hobbit - J.R.R. Tolkein
✔3. Geography: Meet Me in Venice - Elizabeth Adler (travels from France->Venice->China) 7/4
✔4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Black Dawn - Rachel Caine (vampires) 7/2
✔5. Independence Day (July 4th): With Red Hands - Stephen Woodworth (red/white cover) 7/9
✔6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): The Friday Society - Adrienne Kress (glasses on cover) 7/4
✔7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): The Darkest Edge of Dawn - Kelly Gay (read book #1 in 2011) 7/5
✔8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Hot Head - Damon Suede (bare chest on cover) 7/11
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.
✔10. Readers Choice: Coyote's Mate - Lora Leigh 7/14
I decided to go for 8 this time and I will post as I go.7/8 Finished
1. Member of the Month: Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh - 7/5/2013 - ***
2. Embrace Your Geekness: One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean - 7/7/2013 - *****
3. Sidewalk Egg Frying: The Moon and More by sarah Dessen - 7/4/2013 - ***
4. Independence Day: Sex, Lies, and Online Dating by Rachel Gibson - 7/7/2013 - ****
5. J is for July: Something Like Summer by Jay Bell - 7/8/2013 - *****
6. I Forgot Day: Cocktails and Dreams by Autumn Markus - 7/14/2013 - ***
7. National Nude Day: Never Seduce a Scot by Maya Banks - 7/15/2013 - ****
Finished my challenge...happy reading everyone10/10
1. “J" is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.
2. Please read a book from any of Gea's shelves or a book published in 2011.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Turkey.
You may also read a book with a Christmas theme, or where there is travel involved from one continent to another, or a book with a military character or setting, or a book with a horse on the cover or located within the story.
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Read a book with a vampire character or a book that has a moon or night scene on the cover.
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a red, white, and/or blue cover or a book with a character who lives alone.
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with glasses or a book on the cover.
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it.
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a painter or sculptor, or a book with a bare chest or beach scene on the cover, or a book with a beach scene in the story.
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food on the cover.
10. Readers Choice:
8/10 read1. J is for July -
2. Member of the Month: Gea -
3. Geography -
4. Stay Out of the Sun Day - Covenant in Blood
5. Independence Day -
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day - The Darkling Thrush
7. I Forgot Day -
8. National Nude Day -
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day -
10. Readers Choice -
Congrats on finishing NayNay!
July Monthly Challenge
10/10
5/10 Completed1. “J" is for July: Under Fire by Jo Davis 7/2/13 ****
2. Member of the Month: Be With Me By Maya Banks
3. Geography: The Tycoon's Pregnant Mistress by Maya Banks 7/12/13 ***
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day: My Lord Vampire By Alexandra Ivy 7/9/13 **
5. Independence Day: Wicked Ties By Shayla Black
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day : Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
7. I Forgot Day: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
8. National Nude Day: Caught by Menace by Lolita Lopez 7/11/13 ****
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day: Too Hot to Touch by Louisa Edwards
10. Readers Choice:Fever by Maya Banks 7/16/13 ***
6/101. “J" is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.
Just for Today... - Emmie Dark (HS #1859 - June 2013) - July 62. Member of the Month: Gea- Gea has been a member of the RRRC since October 2011. Here is the link to Gea's shelves- Gea's shelves . Please read a book from any of Gea's shelves or a book published in 2011.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Turkey.
Fun Facts about Turkey:
A. St. Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus, was born in Patara, Turkey.
B. Istanbul is the only city in the world located on 2 continents - Europe and Asia.
C. The Trojan War took place in Turkey.
You may also read a book with a Christmas theme, or where there is travel involved from one continent to another, or a book with a military character or setting, or a book with a horse on the cover or located within the story.
The Guardian - Beverly Lewis (Bethany House - Apr 2013) (horse) - July 94. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Read a book with a vampire/shifter character or a book that has a moon or night scene on the cover.
Smoky Ridge Curse - Paula Graves (HI #1438 - Aug 2013) (night scene) - July 95. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a red, white, and/or blue cover or a book with a character who lives alone.
The Loner - Lindsay McKenna (HQN - June 2013) (lives alone) - July 46. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with glasses or a book on the cover.
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it.
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a painter or sculptor, or a book with a bare chest or beach scene on the cover, or a book with a beach scene in the story.
Kiss of Temptation - Sandra Hill (Avon - Apr 2013) (bare chest) - July 169. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.
10. Readers Choice:
Beginnings - Eileen Nauman/Lindsay McKenna (Popular Library - Apr 1989)
RRRC July Reading Challenge:Read: 8/10
1. J is for July: Zero at the Bone by Jane Seville
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day: Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh
2013 July Monthly Challenge8/10 Completed
01. “J" is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.
Just One Kiss by Susan Mallery
OR
Secrets of the Highlander by Janet Chapman
OR
It Had to Be You by Jill Shalvis
02. Member of the Month: Gea - Gea has been a member of the RRRC since October 2011. Please read a book from any of Gea's shelves or a book published in 2011.
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Turkey.
Fun Facts about Turkey:
A. St. Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus, was born in Patara, Turkey.
B. Istanbul is the only city in the world located on 2 continents - Europe and Asia.
C. The Trojan War took place in Turkey.
You may also read a book with a Christmas theme, or where there is travel involved from one continent to another, or a book with a military character or setting, or a book with a horse on the cover or located within the story.
04. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Read a book with a vampire/shifter character or a book that has a moon or night scene on the cover.
05. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a red, white, and/or blue cover or a book with a character who lives alone.
06. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with glasses or a book on the cover.
07. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it.
08. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a painter or sculptor, or a book with a bare chest or beach scene on the cover, or a book with a beach scene in the story.
09. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.
10. Readers Choice:
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**1. “J" is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.
Spinning Around by Catherine Jinks -- July 8
2. Member of the Month: Gea- Gea has been a member of the RRRC since October 2011. Here is the link to Gea's shelves- http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/... . Please read a book from any of Gea's shelves or a book published in 2011.
Shut Up and kiss Me by Christie Craig - July
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Turkey. Fun Facts about Turkey: A. St. Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus, was born in Patara, Turkey. B. Istanbul is the only city in the world located on 2 continents - Europe and Asia. C. The Trojan War took place in Turkey.
You may also read a book with a Christmas theme, or where there is travel involved from one continent to another, or a book with a military character or setting, or a book with a horse on the cover or located within the story.
*4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Read a book with a vampire/shifter character or a book that has a moon or night scene on the cover.
5**. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a red, white, and/or blue cover or a book with a character who lives alone.(the two male characters temporarily share accommodation)
Her Brother's Keeper by Valerie Hansen- July 15
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with glasses or a book on the cover.
**7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it.
His Wife by Muriel Jensen-- July 13
**8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a painter or sculptor, or a book with a bare chest or beach scene on the cover, or a book with a beach scene in the story.(on a boat with visits to beaches)
Power Trip by Jackie Collins - July 7
**9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.
A Different Kind of Forever by Dee Ernst- July 13
**10. Readers Choice: Tomorrow River by Lesley Kagen - July 12
Challenge Duration: July 1 to July 31, 2013
2013 July Monthly ChallengeDuration: July 1 to July 31, 2013
9/10 Read
1. “J" is for..:
2. Member of the Month ~ Gea/2011:
3. Geography ~ Turkey (horse on cover): Believe in Me by Laura Moore
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd):
5. Independence Day (July 4th):
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th):
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd):
8. National Nude Day (July 14th):
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th):
10. Thanks For The Pick Kami!:
Hooray, Marienna, Hina, Ty, Breann, Nichole, NayNay & Jojo !!!!!!!
RRRC July 2013 Monthly Challenge4/5 Completed
1. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Deadly Desire 17/7/13 ★★★★
2. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Bound By Darkness
3. National Nude Day (July 14th): Deep, Dark & Dangerous 5/7/13 ★★★
4. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Dead Reckoning 5/7/13 ★★★
5. Readers Choice: Heart of Obsidian 3/7/13 ★★★★★
Completed !!!!!!I am in for 3!
2. Member of the Month: Gea- Gea has been a member of the RRRC since October 2011. Here is the link to Gea's shelves- http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/.... Please read a book from any of Gea's shelves or a book published in 2011.
Lover at Last By JR Ward 7-6-13
Lover At Last (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #11)
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a red, white, and/or blue cover or a book with a character who lives alone.
PS I Love You By Ceclia Ahern 7-12-13
P.S. I Love You
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.
Candy Store By Bella Andre 7-14-13
Candy Store
RRRC: July Monthly ChallengeDuration: July 1 - July 31st
((2 1/2|5))
1. "J" is for July: Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side, Beth Fantaskey - not read
5. Independence Day: Unearthly, Cynthia Hand - Started July 30, didn't finish until August 1, 2013 4*
7. I Forgot Day: The Lying Game, Sara Shepard - not read
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day: Breathe, Abbi Glines - July 14, 2013 1*
10. Readers Choice: The Throne of Fire, Rick Riordan - July 22, 2013 4*
7/101. “J" is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.
Just for Today... - Emmie Dark (HS #1859 - June 2013) - July 62. Member of the Month: Gea- Gea has been a member of the RRRC since October 2011. Here is the link to Gea's shelves- Gea's shelves . Please read a book from any of Gea's shelves or a book published in 2011.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Turkey.
Fun Facts about Turkey:
A. St. Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus, was born in Patara, Turkey.
B. Istanbul is the only city in the world located on 2 continents - Europe and Asia.
C. The Trojan War took place in Turkey.
You may also read a book with a Christmas theme, or where there is travel involved from one continent to another, or a book with a military character or setting, or a book with a horse on the cover or located within the story.
The Guardian - Beverly Lewis (Bethany House - Apr 2013) (horse) - July 94. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Read a book with a vampire/shifter character or a book that has a moon or night scene on the cover.
Smoky Ridge Curse - Paula Graves (HI #1438 - Aug 2013) (night scene) - July 95. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a red, white, and/or blue cover or a book with a character who lives alone.
The Loner - Lindsay McKenna (HQN - June 2013) (lives alone) - July 46. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with glasses or a book on the cover.
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it.
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a painter or sculptor, or a book with a bare chest or beach scene on the cover, or a book with a beach scene in the story.
Kiss of Temptation - Sandra Hill (Avon - Apr 2013) (bare chest) - July 169. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.
A Texas Hero - Linda Warren (HS #1861 - July 2013) (Texas heat wave/drought) - July 1710. Readers Choice:
Beginnings - Eileen Nauman/Lindsay McKenna (Popular Library - Apr 1989)
9/10 read1. J is for July -
2. Member of the Month: Gea -
3. Geography -
4. Stay Out of the Sun Day -
5. Independence Day -
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day - The Darkling Thrush
7. I Forgot Day -
8. National Nude Day -
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day -
10. Readers Choice -
update: 07.179/10 Done
✔ 1. “J" is for July:
✔ 2. Member of the Month:
3. Geography: TBD
✔ 4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd):
✔ 5. Independence Day (July 4th):
✔ 6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th):
✔ 7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd):
✔ 8. National Nude Day (July 14th):
✔ 9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th):
✔ 10. Readers Choice:
1. “J" is for July: Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’. Apple Turnover Murder, joanne flukeFinished~07.17.2013
2. Member of the Month: Gea- Gea has been a member of the RRRC since October 2011. Please read a book from any of Gea's shelves The Bride's Necklace, kat martin
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Turkey. Read a book with a Christmas theme A Chesapeake Shores Christmas, sherryl woods
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Read a book with a vampire/shifter character
Love Bites, lynsay sands
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a character who lives alone. A Yuletide Murder, jessica fletcher
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character Chihuahua Confidential, waverly curtis
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile Last Breath, rachel caine
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a bare chest Nauti Nights, lora leigh
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a character in the food industry Devil's Food Cake Murder, joanne fluke
10. Readers Choice: Destined, pc cast
July Monthly Challenge8/? Read
1. “J" is for July: Redneck Romeo 7/3 (3.5*)
2. Member of the Month: Gea-published in 2011- All's Fair 7/12 3*
3. Geography: Travel from one continent to another:VJ: The Unplugged Adventures of MTV's First Wave 7/5 (3.5*)
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): night scene on the cover - Surviving Raine 7/17 4*
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Red cover- Agent of Desire 7/4 (3.5*)
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): 4 video game/engineering geeks- An Oral Fixation 7/7 4*
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it.
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): a beach scene in the story- Belong To You
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Summer cover -BTW I Love You 7/12 4*
10. Readers Choice:Executive Decision 7/11 3.5*
RRRC July 2013Congrats to all finishers! :)
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July Monthly Challenge9/10 Read
1. “J" is for July: Redneck Romeo 7/3 (3.5*)
2. Member of the Month: Gea-published in 2011- All's Fair 7/12 3*
3. Geography: Travel from one continent to another:VJ: The Unplugged Adventures of MTV's First Wave 7/5 (3.5*)
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): night scene on the cover - Surviving Raine 7/17 4*
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Red cover- Agent of Desire 7/4 (3.5*)
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): 4 video game/engineering geeks- An Oral Fixation 7/7 4*
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd):Bought this last year- Touching Wood 7/17 3*
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): a beach scene in the story- Belong To You
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Summer cover -BTW I Love You 7/12 4*
10. Readers Choice:Executive Decision 7/11 3.5*
8/101. “J" is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.
Just for Today... - Emmie Dark (HS #1859 - June 2013) - July 62. Member of the Month: Gea- Gea has been a member of the RRRC since October 2011. Here is the link to Gea's shelves- Gea's shelves . Please read a book from any of Gea's shelves or a book published in 2011.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Turkey.
Fun Facts about Turkey:
A. St. Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus, was born in Patara, Turkey.
B. Istanbul is the only city in the world located on 2 continents - Europe and Asia.
C. The Trojan War took place in Turkey.
You may also read a book with a Christmas theme, or where there is travel involved from one continent to another, or a book with a military character or setting, or a book with a horse on the cover or located within the story.
The Guardian - Beverly Lewis (Bethany House - Apr 2013) (horse) - July 94. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Read a book with a vampire/shifter character or a book that has a moon or night scene on the cover.
Smoky Ridge Curse - Paula Graves (HI #1438 - Aug 2013) (night scene) - July 95. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a red, white, and/or blue cover or a book with a character who lives alone.
The Loner - Lindsay McKenna (HQN - June 2013) (lives alone) - July 46. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with glasses or a book on the cover.
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it.
Forbidden Territory - Paula Graves (HI #926 - June 2006) (on tbr for 9 months) - July 188. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a painter or sculptor, or a book with a bare chest or beach scene on the cover, or a book with a beach scene in the story.
Kiss of Temptation - Sandra Hill (Avon - Apr 2013) (bare chest) - July 169. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.
A Texas Hero - Linda Warren (HS #1861 - July 2013) (Texas heat wave/drought) - July 1710. Readers Choice:
Beginnings - Eileen Nauman/Lindsay McKenna (Popular Library - Apr 1989)
2013 July Monthly ChallengeCongratulations to all the finishers!!!
9/10 Completed
01. “J" is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.
Just One Kiss by Susan Mallery
OR
Secrets of the Highlander by Janet Chapman
OR
It Had to Be You by Jill Shalvis
02. Member of the Month: Gea - Gea has been a member of the RRRC since October 2011. Please read a book from any of Gea's shelves or a book published in 2011.
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Turkey.
Fun Facts about Turkey:
A. St. Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus, was born in Patara, Turkey.
B. Istanbul is the only city in the world located on 2 continents - Europe and Asia.
C. The Trojan War took place in Turkey.
You may also read a book with a Christmas theme, or where there is travel involved from one continent to another, or a book with a military character or setting, or a book with a horse on the cover or located within the story.
04. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Read a book with a vampire/shifter character or a book that has a moon or night scene on the cover.
05. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a red, white, and/or blue cover or a book with a character who lives alone.
06. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with glasses or a book on the cover.
07. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it.
08. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a painter or sculptor, or a book with a bare chest or beach scene on the cover, or a book with a beach scene in the story.
09. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.
10. Readers Choice:
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1. “J" is for July: Jenny Pox by J.L. Bryan- 01/07/13 ★ ★ ★ ★2. Member of the Month - Gea: The Billionaire Wins the Game by Melody Anne- 10/07/13 ★ ★ ★3. Geography - Turkey: Two Weeks With a SEAL by Theresa Marguerite Hewitt
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): A Fall of Water by Elizabeth Hunter
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Three Days in Seattle by Debra
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Tall, Dork and Handsome by Remy Richard
7. I Forgot Day (July 2): Conspiracy Game by Christine Feehan03/07/13 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Rise of the Fallenby Donna Lynne
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): No Shoes, No Shirt, No Spells by Rose Pressey- 02/07/13 ★ ★ ★10. Readers Choice: Mystery Man by Kristen Ashley- 04/07/13 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★