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message 51: by Rissa (new)

Rissa | 697 comments Hi! I just joined the group today and I think I have a problem of joining too many challenges, lol. I want to start with 0/3...


message 52: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31601 comments Rissa wrote: "Hi! I just joined the group today and I think I have a problem of joining too many challenges, lol. I want to start with 0/3..."

Is there really any such thing? Welcome Rissa!


message 53: by Rissa (new)

Rissa | 697 comments MountainKat wrote: "Rissa wrote: "Hi! I just joined the group today and I think I have a problem of joining too many challenges, lol. I want to start with 0/3..."

Is there really any such thing? Welcome Rissa!"


Lol! I'm starting to think no! Thanks for the welcome, MountainKat! :)


message 54: by Logan (last edited Jan 31, 2014 08:14PM) (new)

Logan (loganturner) | 961 comments January Monthly Challenge (2014)

I'm going to try for 8 again.

Completed: 8/8

1. 'J' is for January: Summer Knight by Jim Butcher - finished 1/16
2. Member of the Month - Courtney: Hex Hall - finished 1/23
3. Geography - West Virginia - Civil War/Musician/Blue & Gold: Immortal (blue cover) - finished 1/4
4. New Year’s Day: Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder - finished 1/8
5. Epiphany: Bloodfever (Europe) - finished 1/30
7. Out with the Old: Dead as a Doornail - finished 1/23
9. National Blood Donor Month: Kiss of Midnight - finished 1/22
10. Reader's Choice: Gone Girl - finished 1/14


message 55: by Katie (new)

Katie | 2083 comments 0/10 read


1. J is for January - Jane Davitt - Accidentally In Love
2. Member of the Month: Courtney - Lights and Sirens
3. Geography - Beautiful Harmony
4. New Year's Day - My Cowboy Heart
5. Epiphany - Magic & Mischief
6. Makara Sankranthi - Quiet Erp
7. Out with the Old - The 51st Thursday
8. In with the New - Old Loyalty, New Love
9. National Blood Donor Month - And the Two Shall Become One
10. Reader's Choice - Touch & Geaux


message 56: by Kat (last edited Jan 11, 2014 07:21AM) (new)

Kat Morrisey (katmorrisey) | 30 comments I had so much fun doing the December challenge (and so loved getting so many books off my TBR!) that I think I'm game for this one too! I'm in for 10, again. :D

RRRC 2014 January Monthly Challenge
Completed: 4/10


1. 'J' is for January: Jagged

2. Member of the Month: Barely a Lady (published in 2010)

3. Geography (book with a blue cover) A Certain Wolfish Charm

4. First book in a series: Texas Bride (Mail Order Brides, #1) Jan. 1, 2014

5. Epiphany (book set in a European country):
The Maiden Jan. 2, 2014

6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (small yellow flowers on cover): The Velvet Promise Jan. 3, 2014

7. Out with the Old: Crux

8. In with the new: Sweet Revenge

9. National Blood Donor Month (read a book with vampires): Kiss of Midnight

10. Reader's Choice: Rock Hard Jan. 9, 2014

Jagged (Colorado Mountain, #5) by Kristen Ashley Barely a Lady (The Drake's Rakes, #1) by Eileen Dreyer A Certain Wolfish Charm (Westfield Wolves, #1) by Lydia Dare Texas Bride by Joan Johnston The Maiden (Montgomery Saga , Prequel #2) by Jude Deveraux The Velvet Promise (Montgomery #2) by Jude Deveraux Crux (Southern Arcana, #1) by Moira Rogers Sweet Revenge (Sin Brothers, #2) by Rebecca Zanetti Kiss of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #1) by Lara Adrian Rock Hard (Sinners on Tour, #2) by Olivia Cunning


UnusualChild{beppy} | 1282 comments january challenge
0/8 read


1."j": Jane's Warlord
3. west Virginia: Obsidian
4. new to me author: Fatty Patty
5. european country: Glitterland
7. out with the old: Breaking The Silence
8. in with the new: River Road
9. national blood donour month: Virgin River
10. reader's choice: Fallen from Grace

Jane's Warlord (Warlord, #1) by Angela Knight Obsidian (Lux, #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout Fatty Patty (A James Bay Novel, #1) by Kathleen Irene Paterka Glitterland by Alexis Hall Breaking The Silence by Katie Allen River Road by Jayne Ann Krentz Virgin River (Virgin River, #1) by Robyn Carr Fallen from Grace by Laura Leone


message 58: by Cecily (last edited Feb 02, 2014 06:42PM) (new)

Cecily Black | 173 comments 2014 January Reading Challenge
10/10 COMPLETED

Below is the list I have chosen to meet the criteria set by the group.

✔ 1. Nothing by Janne Teller 01/02/14
✔ 2. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs 01/25/14
✔ 3. Leftovers by Laura Wiess (blue cover) 01/04/14
✔ 4. One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies by Sonya Sones 12/30/13
✔ 5. The Duke of Shadows by Meredith Duran 01/14/14
✔ 6. You Know Where to Find Me by Rachel Cohn 01/31/14
✔ 7. Delicious (Wicked Lovers #3) by Shayla Black 01/12/14
✔ 8. Broken by C.J. Lyons 01/03/14
✔ 9. Pleasure Unbound (Dominca #1) by Larissa Ione 02/02/14
✔ 10. Reaching Through Time by Lurlene McDaniel 12/30/13

Will update when I have completed the books
I love these challenges!


Nothing by Janne Teller Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children, # 1) by Ransom Riggs Leftovers by Laura Wiess One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies by Sonya Sones The Duke of Shadows by Meredith Duran You Know Where to Find Me by Rachel Cohn Delicious (Wicked Lovers, #3) by Shayla Black Broken by C.J. Lyons Pleasure Unbound (Demonica, #1) by Larissa Ione Reaching Through Time Three Novellas by Lurlene McDaniel

FINISHED LIST 2 DAYS LATE 02/02/14


message 59: by Sharon (last edited Dec 27, 2013 12:31AM) (new)

Sharon Kaur (bellalicious) | 1 comments January - 0/10

1. 'J' is for January: Spider's Bite (Elemental Assassin, #1) by Jennifer Estep by Jennifer Estep

2. Member of the Month: Courtney - Uncommon Criminals (Heist Society, #2) by Ally Carter by Ally Carter

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from West Virginia.

Alternatively, you may read a book set during the American Civil War, a book with a musician main character OR a book with a gold or blue cover.

4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Supernaturally Kissed (Frostbite, #1) by Stacey Kennedy by Stacey Kennedy

5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Heist Society (Heist Society, #1) by Ally Carter by Ally Carter

6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest):

7. Out with the Old: Boys that Bite (Blood Coven Vampire, #1) by Mari Mancusi by Mari Mancusi

8. In with the new: Aden (Vampires in America, #7) by D.B. Reynolds by DB Reynolds

9. National Blood Donor Month: Thomas's Choice (Scanguards Vampires, #8) by Tina Folsom by Tina Folsom

10. Reader's Choice: A Scent of Greek (Out of Olympus, #2) by Tina Folsom by Tina Folsom


message 60: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1918 comments Rissa wrote: "Hi! I just joined the group today and I think I have a problem of joining too many challenges, lol. I want to start with 0/3..."

Welcome!


message 61: by Shell (new)

Shell | 2 comments I'm in...

January 0/5

1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.The Sword


3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from West Virginia.

Facts about West Virginia:
★It was one of two states formed during the American Civil War
★Several Appalachian music festivals take place in the state.
★The state’s colors are old gold and blue

Alternatively, a book with a musician main character The Rocker That Holds Me

4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Read the first book in a series OR a book by a new to you author: Tall, Tatted and Tempting


7. Out with the Old: Read a book that you’ve had on your TBR since last year (2012) or longer OR read one of the 10 oldest books in your TBR. Betrayed

8. In with the new: Read a book that is recently released (since Nov 1st or newer). Hard As It Gets


message 62: by Catherine (new)

Catherine | 628 comments I think I'll try this :)


message 63: by Rissa (new)

Rissa | 697 comments Elizabeth wrote: "Rissa wrote: "Hi! I just joined the group today and I think I have a problem of joining too many challenges, lol. I want to start with 0/3..."

Welcome!"


Thanks Elizabeth! :)


message 64: by Joyce (last edited Jan 23, 2014 07:51PM) (new)

Joyce (eternity21) | 739 comments I'm in for 5 this month
2014 January Monthly Challenge

4/5 Done

1. 'J' is for January: 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: Courtney - Courtney has been a member of the RRRC since August, 2010. Here is the link to Courtney's shelves. Please read a book from any of Courtney's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in August of any year.

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from West Virginia.

Facts about West Virginia:
★It was one of two states formed during the American Civil War
★Several Appalachian music festivals take place in the state.
★The state’s colors are old gold and blue

Alternatively, you may read a book set during the American Civil War, a book with a musician main character OR a book with a gold or blue cover.

4. Jan. 1 - The Demon's Forbidden Passion finished 1/12/14 ****

Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Since it commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ and is an official holiday in many European countries, read a book set in a European country OR a book with a body of water on the cover.

6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Read a book with some kind of plant or fruit on the cover or the title OR with a farmer main character.

7. Out with the Old: Ink Exchange Finished 1/17/14 *****

8. In with the new: Read a book that is recently released (since Nov 1st or newer).

9. National Blood Donor Month: Blood Bound Finished 1/6/14 *****

10. Reader's Choice: Taming The DragonFINISHED 1/12/14 *****

Blood Bound (Mercy Thompson, #2) by Patricia Briggs Ink Exchange (Wicked Lovely, #2) by Melissa Marr The Demon's Forbidden Passion by Zoey Williams Taming The Dragon by Kendra Leigh Castle


message 65: by Pam (new)

Pam (txpam) | 142 comments Hi all been a bit busy but now I am IN for January!!! Not sure how many yet!


message 66: by Pam (last edited Dec 28, 2013 04:20PM) (new)

Pam (txpam) | 142 comments xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 0/5 read xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'...THE MAID'S DAUGHTER by Janice Maynard...

2. Member of the Month: Courtney - Courtney has been a member of the RRRC since August, 2010. Here is the link to Courtney's shelves. Please read a book from any of Courtney's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in August of any year...SKIP

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from West Virginia.

Facts about West Virginia:
★It was one of two states formed during the American Civil War
★Several Appalachian music festivals take place in the state.
★The state’s colors are old gold and blue

Alternatively, you may read a book set during the American Civil War, a book with a musician main character OR a book with a gold or blue cover...Cover..DRAGOS TAKES A HOLIDAY...Thea Harrison

4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Read the first book in a series OR a book by a new to you author:....FAR STAR BY Anne Avery

5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Since it commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ and is an official holiday in many European countries, read a book set in a European country OR a book with a body of water on the cover. (body of water on cover)..FOR THE LOVE OF MAGIC by Janet Chapman

6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Read a book with some kind of plant or fruit on the cover or the title OR with a farmer main character.

7. Out with the Old: Read a book that you’ve had on your TBR since last year (2012) or longer OR read one of the 10 oldest books in your TBR...THE HAWK by Monica McCarty

8. In with the new: Read a book that is recently released (since Nov 1st or newer).

9. National Blood Donor Month: Read a book with vampires or a main character with a medical profession.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.


message 67: by Jojo (new)

Jojo | 1010 comments 2014 January Monthly Challenge

0/10

1. 'J' is for January:
2. Member of the Month: Courtney
3. Geography: West Virginia.
4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day:
5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany:
6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest):
7. Out with the Old:
8. In with the new:
9. National Blood Donor Month:
10. Reader's Choice:


message 68: by LaurLa (last edited Jan 01, 2014 08:40AM) (new)

LaurLa | 5085 comments 2014 January Monthly Challenge

0 of 10

1. 'J' is for January:
Jesse's Brother – Wendy Ely

2. Member of the Month - Courtney:
Kiss an Angel – Susan Elizabet Phillips

3. Geography:
Sultry with a Twist – Macy Beckett (blue and gold cover)

4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day:
It Had to Be You – Susan Elizabeth Phillips (Chicago Stars series)

5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany:
Rush – Maya Banks (water on cover)

6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest):
Uncertain Loyalties – Patricia Watters (farmer as main character)

7. Out with the Old:
A Lot Like Love – Julia James (on TBR since April 2012)

8. In with the New:
Worth the Fight – L.D. Davis (Dec 27, 2013)

9. National Blood Donor Month:
Exquisite – Ella Frank (doctor main character)

10. Reader's Choice:
Burn – Maya Banks


message 69: by Hayley (new)

Hayley (mrsjohnson1985) I'm in for three!

2014 January Monthly Challenge



4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: (New Author) Sex and the City by Candace Bushnell


7. Out with the Old: (Been on TBR since 2011) Burning Up by Susan Andersen


9. National Blood Donor Month: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead


message 70: by Jenn (new)

Jenn (_grey_ghost) | 3 comments I'm in for questions 1, 4, 8, 9, 10. I'll post which books as I go along


message 71: by Joann (new)

Joann | 973 comments I'm in for 7 this month

RRRC 2014 January Monthly Challenge

Duration: January 1, 2014 - January 31, 2014

0/XX Read


1. 'J' is for January: Takedown Twenty by Janet Evanovich
2. Member of the Month Courtney!: Killbox by Ann Aguirre
3. Geography (blue cover): Dangerous by Jax
4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Netherworld #1, Don't Fear the Reaper by Michelle Muto
5. Out with the Old (TBR 02.07.11): Unleash the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
6. National Blood Donor Month: Pretty When She Kills by Rhiannon Frater
7. Reader's Choice: TBD

Takedown Twenty (Stephanie Plum, #20) by Janet Evanovich Killbox (Sirantha Jax, #4) by Ann Aguirre Dangerous by Jax Don't Fear the Reaper (Netherworld, #1) by Michelle Muto Unleash the Night (Were-Hunter, #3; Dark-Hunter, #8) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Pretty When She Kills (Pretty When She Dies, #2) by Rhiannon Frater


message 72: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments I'm in and I'm thinking I'll go for 5, since that seems to be all I've been accomplishing- now to see what I have!


message 73: by TM (last edited Jan 06, 2014 01:09AM) (new)

TM I'm in for 3 books. I failed to complete my list last month, so i'm at least transferring one of those books to January.

1/3 Completed

4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day:
The Chimera Vector by Nathan M. Farrugia


9. National Blood Donor Month:
Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione
Finished Jan 5. ****

10. Reader's Choice:
Forbidden by Lisa Clark O'Neill



The Chimera Vector (Fifth Column, #1) by Nathan M. Farrugia Pleasure Unbound (Demonica, #1) by Larissa Ione Forbidden (Southern Comfort) by Lisa Clark O'Neill


message 74: by Turtlecollector Dennis (last edited Feb 01, 2014 09:00PM) (new)

Turtlecollector Dennis | 195 comments Timeframe: January 2014
Completed: 10/10


1. Under Wraps by Hannah Jayne 1/16/14 3♥
2. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L Frank Baum 1/29/14 3♥
3. Touch of Darkness by Christina Dodd 1/6/14 4♥
4. Witchling by Yasmine Galenorn 1/7/14 3♥
5. Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay 1/7/14 4♥
6. Chains of Fire by Christina Dodd 1/1/14 3.5♥
7. Graceling by Kristin Cashore 1/19/14 4♥
8. Kinked by Thea Harrison 1/18/14 4♥
9. Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh 1/1/14 4♥
10. Serpent's Kiss by Thea Harrison 1/3/14 4♥


message 75: by Juana "Darkness" (new)

Juana "Darkness" Duran | 423 comments I'm in.


message 76: by Tina Theresa (last edited Jan 22, 2014 04:20PM) (new)

Tina Theresa | 255 comments 9/10

1. 'J' is for January: Just For Tonight 1/3
2. Member of the Month: (2010) Nauti Deceptions 1/13
3. Geography: (blue cover) Funny in Farsi: A Memoir of Growing Up Iranian in America 1/13
4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: (new series) The Perfect Play: Play-By-Play Book 1 1/9
5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Sea Swept 1/16
6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): After the Storm
7. Out with the Old: By Love Unveiled . 1/5
8. In with the new: The Professional: Part 2 1/6
9. National Blood Donor Month: Archangel's Consort 1/3
10. Reader's Choice: All He Ever Dreamed 1/1

All He Ever Dreamed (Kowalski Family, #6) by Shannon Stacey Archangel's Consort (Guild Hunter, #3) by Nalini Singh Just For Tonight  by Natalie Dae The Professional Part 2 (The Game Maker, #1.2) by Kresley Cole By Love Unveiled by Sabrina Jeffries Nauti Deceptions (Nauti, #5) by Lora Leigh The Perfect Play (Play by Play, #1) by Jaci Burton Funny in Farsi A Memoir of Growing Up Iranian in America by Firoozeh Dumas Sea Swept (Chesapeake Bay Saga #1) by Nora Roberts After the Storm (KGI, #8) by Maya Banks


message 77: by Desperado (new)

Desperado (lethallovely) | 822 comments January 2014 RRRC Monthly Challenge
Goal: 0/8 Completed


1. "J" Read: Jodi Redford~The Seven Year Witch
2. MotM-Courtney: Strands of Bronze and Gold by Jane Nickerson
3. West Virginia Colors: Breaking Out by Lydia Michaels
4. New Years: TBD
7. Out with the Old: Seduce Me by Robyn DeHart
8. In with the New: Crash into You by Katie McGarry
9. Blood Donor Month: Bloodshot by Cherie Priest
10. Reader's Choice: TBD

The Seven Year Witch (That Old Black Magic, #2) by Jodi Redford Strands of Bronze and Gold by Jane Nickerson Breaking Out (The Surrender Trilogy, #2) by Lydia Michaels TBD Seduce Me (The Legend Hunters, #1) by Robyn DeHart Crash into You (Pushing the Limits, #3) by Katie McGarry Bloodshot (Cheshire Red Reports, #1) by Cherie Priest TBD


message 78: by Say (new)

Say (say_22) | 85 comments 2014 January Monthly Challenge
0/10

I'm in: It would get me out of my reading slump (hopefully)
1. J is for January: A Beautiful Dark (A Beautiful Dark, #1) by Jocelyn Davies
2. Member of the Month: Cinder (Lunar Chronicles, #1) by Marissa Meyer
3. Geography: Unravel Me (Shatter Me, #2) by Tahereh Mafi
4. January 1 New Year's Day: The Goddess Test (Goddess Test, #1) by Aimee Carter
5. January 6 Epiphany: Left Drowning by Jessica Park
6. January 14 Makara Sankranthi: Goddess Interrupted (Goddess Test, #2) by Aimee Carter
7. Out with the Old: The Raven Boys (The Raven Cycle, #1) by Maggie Stiefvater
8. In with the New: A Beautiful Wedding (Beautiful, #2.5) by Jamie McGuire
9. National Blood Donor Month: The Immortal Rules (Blood of Eden, #1) by Julie Kagawa
10. Readers Choice: The Dream Thieves (The Raven Cycle, #2) by Maggie Stiefvater
*Good Luck!!!


message 79: by jingles (last edited Jan 17, 2014 09:41AM) (new)

jingles Please count me in for 3.


RRRC: January 2014 Monthly Challenge
Date: 01/01/14 - 01/31/14
10/10 Completed

✔1. 'J' is for January: Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Visions of Sugar Plums by Janet Evanovich - 01/04/14

✔2. Member of the Month - Courtney: - Courtney Read a book from any of Courtney's shelves.
The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank

✔3. Geography - West Virginia: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from West Virginia.
The Glass Castle: A Memoir by Jeannette Walls - 01/13/14

✔4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day:
Read the first book in a series.
All-American Girl by Meg Cabot

✔5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany:
Read a book with a body of water on the cover.
The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths - 01/03/14
The Crossing Places (Ruth Galloway, #1) by Elly Griffiths

✔6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Read a book with some kind of plant or fruit on the cover
Black Rose by Nora Roberts - 01/02/14
Black Rose (In the Garden trilogy #2) by Nora Roberts

✔7. Out with the Old:
Read a book read one of the 10 oldest books in your TBR. (#2)
Zodiac Unmasked by Robert Graysmith - 01/15/14

✔8. In with the new: Read a book that is recently released (since Nov 1st or newer).
No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean - 01/01/14

✔9. National Blood Donor Month:
Read a book with a main character with a medical profession.
Baby, Drive South by Stephanie Bond - 01/14/14

✔10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Ice Man by Philip Carlo - 01/06/14

Visions of Sugar Plums (Stephanie Plum, #8.5) by Janet Evanovich The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank The Glass Castle A Memoir by Jeannette Walls All-American Girl (All-American Girl, #1) by Meg Cabot The Crossing Places (Ruth Galloway, #1) by Elly Griffiths Black Rose (In the Garden trilogy #2) by Nora Roberts Zodiac Unmasked The Identity of America's Most Elusive Serial Killers Revealed by Robert Graysmith No Good Duke Goes Unpunished (The Rules of Scoundrels, #3) by Sarah MacLean Baby, Drive South (Southern Roads, #1) by Stephanie Bond The Ice Man Confessions of a Mafia Contract Killer by Philip Carlo


✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿CHALLENGE COMPLETED 01/16/14✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿


message 80: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1918 comments Happy New Year everybody and Happy reading!


message 81: by Kaica~Mae (new)

Kaica~Mae  | 14 comments I'd love to play (:

2014 January Monthly Challenge

0/5 Read

3. Geography: (Blue cover) Fantasy Lover

4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day:

7. Out with the Old: Laird of the Mist

9. National Blood Donor Month:

10. Reader's Choice:

Fantasy Lover (Dark-Hunter companion novel) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Laird of the Mist (MacGregors, #1) by Paula Quinn


message 82: by Sheila (new)

Sheila (schmoozy) | 83 comments I'm in! Will post selections shortly!


message 83: by Patricia (last edited Jan 01, 2014 12:26AM) (new)

Patricia (catnaping) | 328 comments I'm in for 6
0/6

1. 'J' is for January: J.R Ward Possession

4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Read the first book in a series OR a book by a new to you author:
Perdition Ann Aguire

7. Out with the Old: Read a book that you’ve had on your TBR since last year (2012) or longer OR read one of the 10 oldest books in your TBR.
Maze Runner James Dashner

8. In with the new: Read a book that is recently released (since Nov 1st or newer).
The Spider Jennifer Estep

9. National Blood Donor Month: Read a book with vampires or a main character with a medical profession.
I'm Dreaming of an Undead Christmas Molly Harper

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Black Arts Faith Hunter

Possession (Fallen Angels, #5) by J.R. Ward Perdition (Dred Chronicles, #1) by Ann Aguirre The Maze Runner (Maze Runner, #1) by James Dashner The Spider (Elemental Assassin, #10) by Jennifer Estep I'm Dreaming of an Undead Christmas (Half-Moon Hollow, #2.6) by Molly Harper Black Arts (Jane Yellowrock, #7) by Faith Hunter


message 84: by Mave (last edited Jan 18, 2014 05:45AM) (new)

Mave | 239 comments January Monthly Challenge ~ 2014
Duration: Jan 1 ~ Jan 31, 2014
5/5 Read Completed


1. 'J' is for January: 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: Courtney - Courtney has been a member of the RRRC since August, 2010. Here is the link to Courtney's shelves. Please read a book from any of Courtney's shelves
Garden Spells, Sarah Addison Allen, 01/09/14 *****

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from West Virginia.

Facts about West Virginia:
★It was one of two states formed during the American Civil War
★Several Appalachian music festivals take place in the state.
★The state’s colors are old gold and blue

Alternatively, you may read a book set during the American Civil War, a book with a musician main character OR a book with a gold or blue cover.

4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Read a book by a new to you author:
The Princess Bride, William Goldman, 01/12/14 ****
5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Since it commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ and is an official holiday in many European countries, read a book set in a European country
Mad About the Boy, Helen Fielding, 01/17/14 ***
6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Read a book with a farmer main character.
The Pioneer Woman: Black Heels to Tractor Wheels, Ree Drummond, 01/15/14 ****
7. Out with the Old: Read a book that you’ve had on your TBR since last year (2012) or longer OR read one of the 10 oldest books in your TBR.

8. In with the new: Read a book that is recently released (since Nov 1st or newer).

9. National Blood Donor Month: Read a book with vampires or a main character with a medical profession.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Perfect Christmas, Debbie Macomber, 01/11/14 ***


message 85: by Breann (new)

Breann | 398 comments Read: 1/?


1. 'J' is for January: Aaron by JP Barnaby

2. Member of the Month: Man Down (2010)

3. Geography: Catch My Breath

4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Training Season

5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Under Contract

6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Bayou Moon

7. Out with the Old: Guilty Pleasures

8. In with the new: Different Strokes 1/1/13 ★★★★☆

9. National Blood Donor Month: Winter Winds

10. Reader's Choice:

Aaron (Survivor Stories #1) by J.P. Barnaby Man Down (EMS Heat, #2) by Stephani Hecht Catch My Breath by M.J. O'Shea Training Season by Leta Blake Under Contract by Helen Saito Bayou Moon (The Edge, #2) by Ilona Andrews Guilty Pleasures by Kitty Thomas Different Strokes by Nico Jaye Winter Winds by Missouri Dalton


message 86: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Well, I found 9, but with the luck I've been having, I'm just going to commit to 5 and hope I find time for more…

RRRC Monthly Challenge
January 1-31, 2014

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1. J = Jennifer McQuiston: What Happens in Scotland
2. Published in August: Wicked Weaves by Joyce Lavene (Aug. 2008)
3. American Civil War: Gods and Generals by Jeff Schaara
4. New-to-me-author: Emily March: Angel's Rest
5. European country: England: What A Lady Wants by Victoria Alexander
6. SKIP
7. 2012 or older: (2006) The Son Between Them by Molly O'Keefe
8. Nov 2013 or newer: The Devil Wears Kilts by Suzanne Enoch (published 11.26.13)
9. Vampires: Dark Storm by Christine Feehan
10. Reader's Choice: No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean


message 87: by Susan (new)

Susan (scoutmomskf) | 1843 comments 1/10


1. 'J' is for January: 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: Courtney - Courtney has been a member of the RRRC since August, 2010. Here is the link to Courtney's shelves. Please read a book from any of Courtney's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in August of any year.

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from West Virginia.

Facts about West Virginia:
★It was one of two states formed during the American Civil War
★Several Appalachian music festivals take place in the state.
★The state’s colors are old gold and blue

Alternatively, you may read a book set during the American Civil War, a book with a musician main character OR a book with a gold or blue cover.

4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Read the first book in a series OR a book by a new to you author:

5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Since it commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ and is an official holiday in many European countries, read a book set in a European country OR a book with a body of water on the cover.

6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Read a book with some kind of plant or fruit on the cover or the title OR with a farmer main character.

7. Out with the Old: Read a book that you’ve had on your TBR since last year (2012) or longer OR read one of the 10 oldest books in your TBR.
Lilly's Wedding Quilt (Patch of Heaven, #2) by Kelly Long Lilly's Wedding Quilt - Kelly Long (Thomas Nelson - Apr 2011) (2011) - Jan 1

8. In with the new: Read a book that is recently released (since Nov 1st or newer).

9. National Blood Donor Month: Read a book with vampires or a main character with a medical profession.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.


message 88: by Breann (new)

Breann | 398 comments Read: 2/10


1. 'J' is for January: Aaron by JP Barnaby

2. Member of the Month: Man Down (2010) 1/1/13 ★★★☆☆

3. Geography: Catch My Breath

4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Training Season

5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Under Contract

6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Bayou Moon

7. Out with the Old: Guilty Pleasures

8. In with the new: Different Strokes 1/1/13 ★★★★☆

9. National Blood Donor Month: Winter Winds

10. Reader's Choice:

Aaron (Survivor Stories #1) by J.P. Barnaby Man Down (EMS Heat, #2) by Stephani Hecht Catch My Breath by M.J. O'Shea Training Season by Leta Blake Under Contract by Helen Saito Bayou Moon (The Edge, #2) by Ilona Andrews Guilty Pleasures by Kitty Thomas Different Strokes by Nico Jaye Winter Winds by Missouri Dalton


message 89: by Mandy (last edited Jan 02, 2014 01:30PM) (new)

Mandy (mandypants) 2014 January Monthly Challenge
Completed: 0/10


1. 'J' is for January: Julia Quinn’s An Offer From a Gentleman

2. Member of the Month: Courtney Daughter of Smoke & Bone

3. Geography:Mockingjay

4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Grimspace

5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: To Desire a Devil or The Great Mortality: An Intimate History of the Black Death, the Most Devastating Plague of All Time

6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Sweet Surrender

7. Out with the Old: Rampant

8. In with the new: The Professional: Part 1, The Professional: Part 2, The Professional: Part 3

9. National Blood Donor Month: Lover Reborn

10. Reader's Choice: Through the Zombie Glass

An Offer From a Gentleman (Bridgertons, #3) by Julia Quinn Daughter of Smoke & Bone (Daughter of Smoke & Bone, #1) by Laini Taylor Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3) by Suzanne Collins Grimspace (Sirantha Jax, #1) by Ann Aguirre To Desire a Devil (Legend of the Four Soldiers, #4) by Elizabeth Hoyt The Great Mortality An Intimate History of the Black Death, the Most Devastating Plague of All Time by John Kelly Sweet Surrender (Sweet, #1) by Maya Banks Rampant (Killer Unicorns, #1) by Diana Peterfreund The Professional Part 1 by Kresley Cole The Professional Part 2 by Kresley Cole The Professional Part 3 by Kresley Cole Lover Reborn (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #10) by J.R. Ward Through the Zombie Glass (White Rabbit Chronicles, #2) by Gena Showalter


message 90: by Maggie (last edited Jan 20, 2014 05:27PM) (new)

Maggie (magzzzz) | 84 comments I'm going to give this one a try. :)

2014 January Monthly Challenge
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1. 'J' is for January:

Sizable Chemistry by: Elle Jamison 1/12 **

4. Jan. 1:

Naked in Death by: J D Robb 1/3 ****

8. In with the new:

How To Run With a Naked Werewolf by: Molly Harper 1/20 ****

9. National Blood Donor Month:

Darkness Dawns by: dianne Duvall 1/15 ***

10. Reader's Choice:

One To Keep by: Sophie Oak 1/3 **




Done:

One to Keep (Nights in Bliss, Colorado, #3) by Sophie Oak Naked in Death (In Death, #1) by J.D. Robb Darkness Dawns (Immortal Guardians, #1) by Dianne Duvall Sizable Chemistry (A Plus-Size Erotica Story) by Elle Jamison How to Run with a Naked Werewolf (Naked Werewolf, #3) by Molly Harper


message 91: by Julianna (new)

Julianna (authorjuliannad) | 1888 comments Count me in for 6. I'll post as I go.


message 92: by Sheila (last edited Jan 01, 2014 08:57PM) (new)

Sheila (schmoozy) | 83 comments Updated!

RRRC: January 2014 Monthly Challenge
Date: 01/01/14 - 01/31/14
0/5 Completed

1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.

4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Read the first book in a series OR a book by a new to you author:

7. Out with the Old: Read a book that you’ve had on your TBR since last year (2012) or longer OR read one of the 10 oldest books in your TBR.

8. In with the new: Read a book that is recently released (since Nov 1st or newer).

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.


message 93: by Valorie (new)

Valorie  | 2218 comments Count me in!

0/10 Done

1. January: Jerrilyn Farmer - Perfect Sax
2. Courtney (MOM): Scarlet by Marissa Meyer
3. Gold Cover: Dogs and Goddesses Anthology
4. New Year’s: A Kiss at Midnight by Eloisa James
5. Epiphany: Venom by Jennifer Estep
6. Makara Sankranthi: Kiss Me, Dancer by Alicia Street
7. Out with the Old: Wild Card by Lora Leigh
8. In with the new: Takedown Twenty by Janet Evanovich
9. Blood Donor: Hungry for You by Lynsay Sands
10. My Choice: The Huntress by Dorothy McFalls

Perfect Sax (A Madeline Bean Catering Mystery #6) by Jerrilyn Farmer Scarlet (Lunar Chronicles, #2) by Marissa Meyer Dogs and Goddesses by Jennifer Crusie A Kiss at Midnight (Fairy Tales, #1) by Eloisa James Venom (Elemental Assassin, #3) by Jennifer Estep Kiss Me, Dancer (Dance ‘n’ Luv, #1) by Alicia Street Wild Card (Elite Ops, #1) by Lora Leigh Takedown Twenty (Stephanie Plum, #20) by Janet Evanovich Hungry for You (Argeneau, #14) by Lynsay Sands The Huntress by Dorothy McFalls


message 94: by Ike (last edited Jan 04, 2014 05:06AM) (new)

Ike (i_k_a_c) January 2014 Monthly Challenge
Complete: 1/3

1. 'J' is for January: The Postcard Killers by James Patterson - 03.01.2014 - 4*

2. Member of the Month:

3. Geography:

4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Il tribunale delle anime

5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany:

6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest):

7. Out with the Old:

8. In with the new:

9. National Blood Donor Month:

10. Reader's Choice:


The Postcard Killers by James Patterson Il tribunale delle anime by Donato Carrisi


message 95: by Breann (last edited Jan 02, 2014 01:18PM) (new)

Breann | 398 comments Read: 3/10


1. 'J' is for January: Aaron by JP Barnaby

2. Member of the Month: Man Down (2010) 1/1/13 ★★★☆☆

3. Geography: Catch My Breath

4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Training Season

5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Under Contract

6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Bayou Moon

7. Out with the Old: Guilty Pleasures

8. In with the new: Different Strokes 1/1/13 ★★★★☆

9. National Blood Donor Month: Winter Winds

10. Reader's Choice: Love in the Afternoon 1/1/13 ★★★★☆

Aaron (Survivor Stories #1) by J.P. Barnaby Man Down (EMS Heat, #2) by Stephani Hecht Catch My Breath by M.J. O'Shea Training Season by Leta Blake Under Contract by Helen Saito Bayou Moon (The Edge, #2) by Ilona Andrews Guilty Pleasures by Kitty Thomas Different Strokes by Nico Jaye Winter Winds by Missouri Dalton Love in the Afternoon (The Hathaways, #5) by Lisa Kleypas


message 96: by Maria Jo (new)

Maria Jo I'm in for all 10!
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1. 'J' is for January: Persuasion by Jane Austen
2. Member of the Month: The Arctic Incident by Eoin Colfer

3. Geography: Paul by Walter Wangerin, Jr.

4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene

5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Murder at the Vicarage by Agatha Christie

6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): The Farmer's Bride Collection

7. Out with the Old: The Living Wood by Louis de Wohl

8. In with the new: Read a book that is recently released (since Nov 1st or newer).

9. National Blood Donor Month: The Petticoat Doctor by Paige Winship Dody

10. Reader's Choice: The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner's Dilemma by Trenton Lee Stewart


message 97: by Jojo (new)

Jojo | 1010 comments 2014 January Monthly Challenge

1/10

1. 'J' is for January: Jagged by Kristen Ashley - 02/01/14★ ★ ★ ★ ★
2. Member of the Month: Courtney 2010 Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah MacLean
3. Geography: West Virginia. Street Game by Christine Feehan
4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Laura's Big Break by Janet Elizabeth Henderson
6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): TBD
7. Out with the Old: When You Dare by Lori Foster
8. In with the new:Forged In Ash by Trish McCallan
9. National Blood Donor Month: TBD
10. Reader's Choice: Blame It On Texas by Christie Craig

Jagged (Colorado Mountain, #5) by Kristen Ashley Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord (Love By Numbers, #2) by Sarah MacLean Street Game (GhostWalkers, #8) by Christine Feehan Kiss of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #1) by Lara Adrian Laura's Big Break by Janet Elizabeth Henderson When You Dare (Men Who Walk the Edge of Honor, #1) by Lori Foster Forged In Ash (Red-Hot SEALs, #2) by Trish McCallan Blame It On Texas (Hotter In Texas #2) by Christie Craig


message 98: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1918 comments Jojo wrote: "
2014 January Monthly Challenge
1/10

✓1. 'J' is for January: Jagged by Kristen Ashley - 02/01/14★ ★ ★ ★ ★"


What a nice way to start the year! A 5-star Kristen Ashley read!


message 99: by Desperado (new)

Desperado (lethallovely) | 822 comments January 2014 RRRC Monthly Challenge
Goal: 1/8 Completed


1. "J" Read: Jodi Redford~The Seven Year Witch ★★★☆☆ 1/3
2. MotM-Courtney: Strands of Bronze and Gold by Jane Nickerson
3. West Virginia Colors: Breaking Out by Lydia Michaels
4. New Years: TBD
7. Out with the Old: Seduce Me by Robyn DeHart
8. In with the New: Crash into You by Katie McGarry
9. Blood Donor Month: Bloodshot by Cherie Priest
10. Reader's Choice: TBD

The Seven Year Witch (That Old Black Magic, #2) by Jodi Redford Strands of Bronze and Gold by Jane Nickerson Breaking Out (The Surrender Trilogy, #2) by Lydia Michaels TBD Seduce Me (The Legend Hunters, #1) by Robyn DeHart Crash into You (Pushing the Limits, #3) by Katie McGarry Bloodshot (Cheshire Red Reports, #1) by Cherie Priest TBD


message 100: by Mandy (new)

Mandy (mandypants) 2014 January Monthly Challenge
Completed: 1/10


1. 'J' is for January: Julia Quinn’s An Offer From a Gentleman

2. Member of the Month: Courtney Daughter of Smoke & Bone

3. Geography:Mockingjay

4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Grimspace

5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: To Desire a Devil Read: 01/03

6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Sweet Surrender

7. Out with the Old: Rampant

8. In with the new: The Professional: Part 1, The Professional: Part 2, The Professional: Part 3

9. National Blood Donor Month: Lover Reborn

10. Reader's Choice: Through the Zombie Glass

An Offer From a Gentleman (Bridgertons, #3) by Julia Quinn Daughter of Smoke & Bone (Daughter of Smoke & Bone, #1) by Laini Taylor Mockingjay (The Hunger Games, #3) by Suzanne Collins Grimspace (Sirantha Jax, #1) by Ann Aguirre To Desire a Devil (Legend of the Four Soldiers, #4) by Elizabeth Hoyt Sweet Surrender (Sweet, #1) by Maya Banks Rampant (Killer Unicorns, #1) by Diana Peterfreund The Professional Part 1 by Kresley Cole The Professional Part 2 by Kresley Cole The Professional Part 3 by Kresley Cole Lover Reborn (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #10) by J.R. Ward Through the Zombie Glass (White Rabbit Chronicles, #2) by Gena Showalter


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