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message 301: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1918 comments Well done, Shelby!!


message 302: by Beth (new)

Beth I finished! (I edited my sign-up post with the completion dates -- was that right?)


message 303: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1918 comments Beth wrote: "I finished! (I edited my sign-up post with the completion dates -- was that right?)"

That's fine, Beth! Congrats!!


message 304: by Lacy (last edited Jan 30, 2014 06:38AM) (new)

Lacy (lacy_stewart) | 1966 comments 9/7 All done! I managed to fit one more in!

10. Reader's Choice: Making Promises - 1/5/14 - ★ ★ ★ ★

1. J is for January: Dark Seduction - 1/8/14 - ★ ★ ★

3. Geography: Smitten - 1/10/14 - ★ ★ ★ ★

4. New Year's Day: Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor - 1/13/14 - ★ ★ ★ ★

8. In with the new: No Good Duke Goes Unpunished - 1/12/14 - ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

7. Out with the Old: Under Her Skin - 1/18/14 - ★ ★ ★ ★

6. Makara Sankranthi: Lip Service - 1/20/14 - ★ ★ ★ ★

9. National Blood Donor Month: The Fiery Heart - 1/22/14 - ★ ★ ★ ★

5. Epiphany: Uncharted - 1/26/14 ★ ★ ★ ★

Making Promises (Promises, #2) by Amy Lane Dark Seduction (Masters of Time, #1) by Brenda Joyce Smitten by Janet Evanovich Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor (Friday Harbor, #1) by Lisa Kleypas No Good Duke Goes Unpunished (The Rules of Scoundrels, #3) by Sarah MacLean Under Her Skin (Lone Star Sisters, #1) by Susan Mallery Lip Service (Lone Star Sisters, #2) by Susan Mallery The Fiery Heart (Bloodlines, #4) by Richelle Mead Uncharted (On the Island, #1.5) by Tracey Garvis-Graves


message 305: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1918 comments Lacy wrote: "9/7 All done! I managed to fit one more in!

10. Reader's Choice: Making Promises - 1/5/14 - ★ ★ ★ ★

1. J is for January: Dark Seduction - 1/8/14 - ★ ★ ★

3. Geograph..."


Way to go, Lacy!


message 306: by Lacy (new)

Lacy (lacy_stewart) | 1966 comments Elizabeth wrote: "Lacy wrote: "9/7 All done! I managed to fit one more in!

10. Reader's Choice: Making Promises - 1/5/14 - ★ ★ ★ ★

1. J is for January: Dark Seduction - 1/8/14 - ★ ★ ★..."



Thank you, Elizabeth!


message 307: by Amanda A (last edited Jan 30, 2014 09:00AM) (new)

Amanda A | 769 comments January Monthly Challenge
Completed 10/10


'J' is for January : A Lot Like Love by Julie James 1/30
Member of the Month (Courtney) : Hell on Wheels by Julie Ann Walker 1/13 (published in Aug 2012)
Geography : Obsidian by Jennifer Armentrout (set in WV) 1/25
Jan. 1 - New Year’s day : Between the Lines by Tammara Webber 1/6
Jan. 6 – Epiphany : Snowfall at Willow Lake by Susan Wiggs 1/8
Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest) : Seduction and Snacks by Tara Sivec 1/2
Out with the Old : A Week to Be Wicked by Tessa Dare 1/10 (TBR since 2012)
In with the new : No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean 1/29
National Blood Donor Month : Forever and a Day by Jill Shalvis 1/2 (doctor)
Reader's Choice : The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion 1/8

A Lot Like Love (FBI / US Attorney, #2) by Julie James Hell on Wheels (Black Knights Inc., #1) by Julie Ann Walker Obsidian (Lux, #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout Snowfall At Willow Lake (Lakeshore Chronicles, #4) by Susan Wiggs Between the Lines (Between the Lines, #1) by Tammara Webber Seduction and Snacks (Chocolate Lovers, #1) by Tara Sivec A Week to Be Wicked (Spindle Cove, #2) by Tessa Dare No Good Duke Goes Unpunished (The Rules of Scoundrels, #3) by Sarah MacLean Forever and a Day (Lucky Harbor, #6) by Jill Shalvis The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion


message 308: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1918 comments Amanda A wrote: "January Monthly Challenge
Completed 10/10


'J' is for January
: A Lot Like Love by Julie James 1/30

Member of the Month (Courtney)
: Hell on Wheels by Julie Ann..."


Congrats Amanda A!!


message 309: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1918 comments ... and yay for me!

RRRC 2014 January Monthly Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2014 - January 31, 2014

Read 10/10

1. 'J' is for January: Jill Shalvis - Forever and a Day, 1/2/2014, 4*
2. Member of the Month: Courtney- Burned, 1/18/2014, 3*
3. Geography: Allegiant, 1/10/2014, 2.5*
4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: (first book in a series) The Gamble, 1/18/2014, 4*
5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: (body of water)Loving Evangeline, 1/14/2013, 3*
6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): (plant in the title) The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, 1/6/2014, 4*
7. Out with the Old: Outlander, 1/30/2014, 3*
8. In with the new: (Dec 2013) Full Throttle, 1/26/2014, 3.5*
9. National Blood Donor Month: (vampires) Archangel's Legion, 1/2/2014, 4*
10. Reader's Choice: Frost Burned, 1/4/2014, 3.5*

Archangel's Legion (Guild Hunter, #6) by Nalini Singh Forever and a Day (Lucky Harbor, #6) by Jill Shalvis Frost Burned (Mercy Thompson, #7) by Patricia Briggs The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer Allegiant (Divergent, #3) by Veronica Roth Loving Evangeline (Silhouette Romantic Suspense Bestselling Author) by Linda Howard The Gamble (Colorado Mountain, #1) by Kristen Ashley Burned (Henning Juul #1) by Thomas Enger Full Throttle (Fast Track, #7) by Erin McCarthy Outlander (Outlander, #1) by Diana Gabaldon


message 310: by Katharina (new)

Katharina | 802 comments January 2014 Monthly Reading Challenge
3/3

4. New Year's Day
The Return of Rafe MacKade Nora Roberts 01/23

7. Out with the old
The Pride of Jared MacKade Nora Roberts 01/30

9. Blood Donor Month (Doctor)
When Beauty Tamed the Beast Eloisa James 01/09


The Return of Rafe MacKade (The MacKade Brothers, #1) by Nora Roberts The Pride of Jared MacKade (The MacKade Brothers, #2) by Nora Roberts When Beauty Tamed the Beast (Fairy Tales, #2) by Eloisa James


message 311: by Lynne (last edited Jan 30, 2014 02:31PM) (new)

Lynne (lovetoreadgal) | 1182 comments JANUARY 2014
10 of 10 Complete!


1. “J”: In Rides Trouble by JulieAnn Walker – 1/13
2. Hello Courtney!: When the Earth Moves by Roxanne St. Clair (2010 pub.) – 1/29
3. West Virginia: Beauty Dates the Beast by Jessica Sims (blue cover) – 1/24
4. New Year’s: You Belong With Me by Shannon Guymon (new author) – 1/22
5. Epiphany: The Sum of All Kisses by Julia Quinn (set in England) – 1/12
6. Makara Sankranthi: Kissing Under The Mistletoe by Bella Andre (plant) – 1/8
7. Out with the Old: The Lady Risks All by Stephanie Laurens(TBR 12/2012)– 1/2
8. In with the New: Full Throttle by Erin McCarthy (Pub. 12/2013) – 1/19
9. Natl. Blood Donor: Biting Bad by Chloe Neill (vampires) – 1/11
10. Reader's Choice: Deep in a Texan's Heart by Sara Orwig – 1/15

Complete:
In Rides Trouble (Black Knights Inc., #2) by Julie Ann Walker When the Earth Moves (Silhouette Desire, #1648) by Roxanne St. Claire Beauty Dates the Beast (Midnight Liaisons, #1) by Jessica Sims You Belong With Me (Love and Dessert Trilogy, #1) by Shannon Guymon The Sum of All Kisses (Smythe-Smith Quartet, #3) by Julia Quinn Kissing Under The Mistletoe (The Sullivans, #10) by Bella Andre The Lady Risks All by Stephanie Laurens Full Throttle (Fast Track, #7) by Erin McCarthy Biting Bad (Chicagoland Vampires, #8) by Chloe Neill Deep in a Texan's Heart by Sara Orwig


message 312: by Lynne (new)

Lynne (lovetoreadgal) | 1182 comments Congrats Finishers!


message 313: by Isha (new)

Isha | 500 comments Elizabeth wrote: "... and yay for me!

RRRC 2014 January Monthly Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2014 - January 31, 2014
Read 10/10

1. 'J' is for January: Jill Shalvis - Forever and a Day, 1/2/2014, ..."


Congrats Elizabeth!


message 314: by Isha (new)

Isha | 500 comments Congrats to all the finishers!

RRRC - Monthly Challenges
~ 2014 January Monthly Challenge ~

Duration: January 1, 2014 - January 31, 2014


Read: 8/8

1. 'J' is for January: The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley - 01/01 ★★★★
2. Member of the Month: Courtney: Hell on Wheels by Julie Ann Walker - 27/01 ★★★
3. Geography: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald - 03/01 ★★★
4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Easy by Tammara Webber - 04/01 ★★★★
6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Skin Deep by Pamela Clare - 06/01 ★★★★
7. Out with the Old: Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas - 05/01 ★★★★
8. In with the new: Striking Distance by Pamela Clare - 07/01 ★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Unbeautifully by Madeline Sheehan - 02/01 ★★★

The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie (Highland Pleasures, #6) by Jennifer Ashley Hell on Wheels (Black Knights Inc., #1) by Julie Ann Walker The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald Easy by Tammara Webber Skin Deep (I-Team, #5.5) by Pamela Clare Blue-Eyed Devil (Travises, #2) by Lisa Kleypas Striking Distance (I-Team, #6) by Pamela Clare Unbeautifully (Undeniable, #2) by Madeline Sheehan


message 315: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Managed to get one more done!


RRRC Monthly Challenge
January 1-31, 2014

6/5


√ 1. J = James, Eloisa: A Kiss at Midnight - 1.13
√ 2. Published in August: Wicked Weaves by Joyce Lavene (Aug. 2008) - 1.30
3. American Civil War: Gods and Generals by Jeff Schaara
√ 4. New-to-me-author: Emily March: Angel's Rest - 1.15
√ 5. European country: England: What A Lady Wants by Victoria Alexander - 1.03
6. Fruit on the cover & in title: Strawberry Shortcake Murder by Joanne Fluke
√ 7. 2012 or older: (2006) The Son Between Them by Molly O'Keefe = 1.20
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: The Lies That Bind by Kate Carlisle - 1.19


message 316: by Netanella (new)

Netanella | 439 comments RRRC 2014 January Monthly Challenge

DONE! Woo Hoo! READ 10/10

1. 'J' is for January:
An Introduction to Pleasure by Jess Michaels - 01.06.2014 (★★★★★)
2. Member of the Month: Courtney
Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter - 01.08.2014 (★★★)
3. Geography: Blue cover
Unleashing the Storm by Sydney Croft - 01.23.2014 (★★★)
4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s Day:
Love's Rhythm by Lexxie Couper - 01.02.2014 (★★★★)
5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany:
The Naked Duke by Sally MacKenzie is a book set in London, England - 01.14.2014 (★★★)
6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest):
Giant by Abigail Barnette - 01.08.2014 (★★★)
7. Out with the Old:
Riding the Storm by Sydney Croft has been TBR since 2011. - 01.04.2014 (★★★★)
8. In with the New: Read a book that is recently released (since Nov 1st or newer).
Spellbound was released December 2013 - 01.30.2014 (★★★)
9. National Blood Donor Month:
Oliver's Hunger by Tina Folsom - 01.11.2014 (★★★)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Branded: A Leather and Lace Story - 01.12.2014 (★★)
An Introduction to Pleasure (Mistress Matchmaker, #1) by Jess Michaels Alice in Zombieland (The White Rabbit Chronicles, #1) by Gena Showalter Unleashing the Storm (ACRO, #2) by Sydney Croft Love's Rhythm (Heart of Fame, #1) by Lexxie Couper The Naked Duke (Naked Nobility, #1) by Sally MacKenzie Giant (Naughtily Ever After, #2) by Abigail Barnette Riding the Storm (ACRO, #1) by Sydney Croft Spellbound by Sylvia Day Oliver's Hunger (Scanguards Vampires, #7) by Tina Folsom Branded A Leather and Lace Story by Beth Williamson


message 317: by Elizabeth (last edited Jan 30, 2014 11:30PM) (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1918 comments Congrats Kendra, Katharina, Lynne, Nikita, Natanella!


message 318: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1918 comments BJ Rose wrote: "Managed to get one more done!


RRRC Monthly Challenge
January 1-31, 2014

6/5

√ 1. J = James, Eloisa: A Kiss at Midnight - 1.13
√ 2. Published in August: [book:Wicked Weaves|325330..."


Way to go BJ!


message 319: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1918 comments Nikita wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "... and yay for me!

RRRC 2014 January Monthly Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2014 - January 31, 2014
Read 10/10

1. 'J' is for January: Jill Shalvis - [book:Forever and a Day|131..."


Thanks, Nikita :)


message 320: by Patty (new)

Patty (plv77) | 54 comments 10/10 COMPLETE original post 34

1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' The Job Offer by Eleanor Webb 1-28-14

2. Member of the Month: Courtney - The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks 1-2-14

3. Geography: blue cover - His Leading Lady by Jean C. Joachim 1-29-14

4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Read the first book in a series - Shades of Honor by Wendy Lindstrom 1-7-14

5. Jan. 6 – body of water on the cover. The Miracle Ship by Brian O'Hare 1-25-14 (the cover of my book on kindle has a ship in water but that cover doesn't come up in goodreads,I hope it still counts)

6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Read a book with some kind of plant or fruit on the cover Under A Harvest Moon by Joleen James 1-30-14

7. Out with the Old: Read a book that you’ve had on you since 2012 or longer. To Conquer a Highlander by Mary Wine 1-30-14

8. In with the new: Read a book that is recently released (since Nov 1st or newer). The Barkeep by William Lashner 1-27-14

9. National Blood Donor Month: Read a book with vampires
Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews 1-17-14

10. Reader's Choice: A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean 1-11-14

The Job Offer by Eleanor Webb The Indian in the Cupboard  by Lynne Reid Banks His Leading Lady (Hollywood Hearts) by Jean C. Joachim Shades of Honor (Grayson Brothers, #1) by Wendy Lindstrom The Miracle Ship by Brian O'Hare Under A Harvest Moon by Joleen James To Conquer a Highlander (Highlander, #1) by Mary Wine The Barkeep by William Lashner Magic Bleeds (Kate Daniels, #4) by Ilona Andrews A Rogue by Any Other Name (The Rules of Scoundrels, #1) by Sarah MacLean


message 321: by Kat (new)

Kat Morrisey (katmorrisey) | 30 comments Update (original post #59):

Well, I have until midnight to finish two more books. Don't know if I can do it, but I am going to try. (Even if I don't, still so happy to get as many books read as I did. :D ) Congrats to everyone who finished and worked their butt off trying to get to their goal. See you in February. (I hope!)

RRRC 2014 January Monthly Challenge
Completed: 8/10


1. 'J' is for January: Jagged Jan. 11, 2014

2. Member of the Month: Barely a Lady (published in 2010) Jan. 6, 2014

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 Jan.29, 2014

8. In with the new: Sweet Revenge Jan. 26, 2014

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


message 322: by Laura (new)

Laura | 21 comments 2014 January Monthly Challenge
Duration: 01.01.14 - 31.01.14

10 out of 10 - COMPLETED!!!

1. 'J' is for January
Rule (Marked Men #1) - Jay Crownover 29.01.14 ★★★★★

2. Book Published in 2010
Nunca nadie mas - Lola Rey Gómez 14.01.14 ★★★★

3. Music
Easy - Tammara Webber 13.01.14 ★★★★★

4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day
Rock Chick (Rock Chick #1) - Kristen Ashley 25.01.14 ★★★★★

5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany
The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1) by Rick Riordan31.01.14 ★★★★★

6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest)
Daimon (Covenant #0.5) - by Jennifer L. Armentrout 27.01.14 ★★★★★

7. Out with the Old
Trouble at the Wedding (Abandoned at the Altar #3) - Laura Lee Guhrke 31.01.14 ★★★★

8. In with the new
Sorpréndeme - Megan Maxwell 18.01.14 ★★★

9. National Blood Donor Month
Billionaire, M.D. - Olivia Gates 27.01.14 ★★

10. Reader's Choice
Opal (Lux #3) - Jennifer L. Armentrout 30.01.14 ★★★★★

Rule (Marked Men, #1) by Jay Crownover Nunca nadie mas by Lola Rey Gómez Easy by Tammara Webber Rock Chick (Rock Chick, #1) by Kristen Ashley The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1) by Rick Riordan Daimon (Covenant, #0.5) by Jennifer L. Armentrout Trouble at the Wedding (Abandoned at the Altar, #3) by Laura Lee Guhrke Sorpréndeme by Megan Maxwell Billionaire, M.D. by Olivia Gates Opal (Lux, #3) by Jennifer L. Armentrout


message 323: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1918 comments Congrats, Patty and Laura!!

Keep going, Kat!!!


message 324: by Patty (new)

Patty (plv77) | 54 comments Thanks Elizabeth! Congrats to all finishers.


message 325: by Jojo (new)

Jojo | 1010 comments 2014 January Monthly Challenge

10/10

1. 'J' is for January: Jagged by Kristen Ashley - 02/01/14 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
2. Member of the Month: Courtney Silent Scream by Karen Rose - 10/01/14 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
3. Geography: West Virginia. Street Game by Christine Feehan - 06/01/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian - 13/01/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Laura's Big Break by Janet Elizabeth Henderson - 07/01/14 ★ ★ ★
6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi: Sweet Tea and Secrets by Nancy Naigle - 11/01/14 ★ ★ ★
7. Out with the Old: When You Dare by Lori Foster - 05/01/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
8. In with the new:Forged In Ash by Trish McCallan ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
9. National Blood Donor Month: Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian ★ ★ ★ ★
10. Reader's Choice: Blame It On Texas by Christie Craig - 03/01/14 ★ ★ ★ ★

Jagged (Colorado Mountain, #5) by Kristen Ashley Silent Scream (Romantic Suspense, #11) by Karen Rose Street Game (GhostWalkers, #8) by Christine Feehan Kiss of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #1) by Lara Adrian Laura's Big Break by Janet Elizabeth Henderson Sweet Tea and Secrets (An Adams Grove Novel, #1) by Nancy Naigle 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 326: by Laila Jane (new)

Laila Jane (axlilxlala) | 318 comments Finished last night! 5/5

Post 204


message 327: by Deedee (new)

Deedee | 180 comments 8 of 10 -- better than I usually do!

See: Post #12


message 328: by Angie (new)

Angie | 761 comments 5/10

1. 'J' is for January: Moon Shadow - Jenna Kernan - January 30
2. Member of the Month: Courtney - Shadow of the Vampire - Meagan Hatfield - January 17
3. Geography:
4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day:
5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: An Invitation To Pleasure - Marguerite Kaye - January 30
6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest):
7. Out with the Old:
8. In with the new:
9. National Blood Donor Month: Twin of Fire - Jude Devereaux - January 11
10. Reader's Choice: Kinked - Thea Harrison - January 9
Moon Shadow by Jenna Kernan Shadow of the Vampire by Meagan Hatfield An Invitation to Pleasure by Marguerite Kaye Twin of Fire by Jude Deveraux Kinked (Elder Races, #6) by Thea Harrison


message 329: by Nadine Bookaholic (new)

Nadine Bookaholic (nadinesobsessedwithbooks) | 1138 comments Completed 10/10 see post #30

my challenge shelf


message 330: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1918 comments Nadine wrote: "RRRC: January Monthly Challenge
Duration: January 1st - January 31st
Completed 10/10

1. 'J' is for January: Secret Guardian finished 1/3

2. Member of the Month: Courtney - a book..."


Congrats, Nadine!


message 331: by Elizabeth (new)

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


10/10

✓1. 'J' is for January: Jagged by Kristen Ashley - 02/01/14 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
✓2. Member of the Month: Courtney Silent Scream by K..."


Congrats, Jojo!


message 332: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1918 comments Well done, Deedee and Angie:)


message 333: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1918 comments Laila Jane wrote: "RRRC January


Goal: 5/5

✓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'
      Rome by Jay Crownover (01/15/14)..."


Congrats, Laila Jane!


message 334: by Barbara ★ (new)

Barbara ★ | 3901 comments CHALLENGE COMPLETE


READ: 9/9

✔1. 'J' is for January: The Janus Affair - Philippa Ballantine 1/31
✔2. Member of the Month: Degrees of Wrong - Anna Scarlett (pub Aug 2012) 1/4
✔3. Geography: The Navigator - Clive Cussler 1/9 (blue cover)
✔4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Instant Attraction - Jill Shalvis (Wilder #1) 1/24
✔5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Never Seduce a Scot - Maya Banks (Scotland) 1/10
6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi: SKIP
✔7. Out with the Old: Hour Game - David Baldacci (on TBR since 4/2010) 1/30
✔8. In with the new: Reaver - Larissa Ione (pub 12/17/13) 1/5
✔9. National Blood Donor Month: Nature Of The Beast - Hannah Howell (vampires) 1/8
✔10. Reader's Choice: Dreams of a Dark Warrior - Kresley Cole 1/16

The Janus Affair (Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences #2) by Philippa Ballantine Degrees of Wrong by Anna Scarlett The Navigator (NUMA Files, #7) by Clive Cussler Instant Attraction (Wilder, #1) by Jill Shalvis Never Seduce a Scot (The Montgomerys and Armstrongs, #1) by Maya Banks Hour Game (Sean King & Michelle Maxwell, #2) by David Baldacci Reaver (Lords of Deliverance, #5; Demonica, #10) by Larissa Ione Nature Of The Beast (MacNachton Vampires, #5) by Hannah Howell Dreams of a Dark Warrior (Immortals After Dark, #11) by Kresley Cole


message 335: by Deborah (new)

Deborah Steen | 33 comments January 2014 Reading Challenge
Duration: Jan. 1st ~ Jan. 31st
8/10 Completed (Post #288)

Gave it my all, but didn't get all 10. I'll finish those books and try to get 10 next month.

* 1. 'J' is for January: Home for the Holidays by Jeaniene Frost - finished 1/29/14 (5 Stars)

2. Member of the Month: Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid, #1) by Richelle Mead

3. Geography: Easy by Tammara Webber

* 4. Jan. 1 - New Year's Day: The Cupcake Diaries: Sweet on You (The Cupcake Diaries, #1) by Darlene Panzera - finished 1/5/14 (4 Stars)

* 5. Jan. 6 - Epiphany: Naked (The Blackstone Affair, #1) by Raine Miller - finished 1/7/14 (4 Stars)

* 6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Sweet Surrender (Sweet Series, #1) by Maya Banks - finished 1/18/14 (3 1/2 Stars)

* 7. Out with the Old: Scandalous (Scandalous, #1) by H.M. Ward - finished 1/23/14 (4 Stars)

* 8. In with the new: Hope Flames by Jaci Burton - finished 1/25/14 (5 Stars)

* 9. National Blood Donor Month: Up from the Grave by Jeaniene Frost - finished 1/31/14 (5 Stars)

* 10. Reader's Choice: The Fallen King (Bellum Sisters, #4) by T.A. Grey - finished 1/21/14 (4 Stars)


message 336: by Logan (new)

Logan (loganturner) | 961 comments Finished!

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 337: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1918 comments Deborah wrote: "January 2014 Reading Challenge
Duration: Jan. 1st ~ Jan. 31st
8/10 Completed (Post #288)

Gave it my all, but didn't get all 10. I'll finish those books and try to get 10 next month.

* 1. 'J' is ..."


Well done, Deborah:)


message 338: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1918 comments Logan wrote: "Finished!

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 -..."


Yay, Logan!!


message 339: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1918 comments Barbara ★ wrote: "CHALLENGE COMPLETE

READ: 9/9

✔1. 'J' is for January: The Janus Affair - Philippa Ballantine 1/31
✔2. Member of the Month: Degrees of Wrong - Anna Scarlett (pub Aug..."


Congrats, Barbara!


message 340: by Valerie (new)

Valerie | 295 comments Read 10/10

1. 'J' is for January: Just One Day by Gayle Forman 1/8/2014
2. Member of the Month(Courtney): Scarlet by Marissa Meyer 1/11/2014
3. Geography (West Virginia): Alternate:gold & blue Lies by Michael Grant 1/23/2014
4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s day: Gone by Michael Grant 1/15/2014
5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Iced by Karen Marie Moning 1/6/2014
6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest) : Hunger by Michael Grant 1/19/2014
7. Out with the Old: Annabel by Lauren Oliver 1/16/2014
8. In with the new: Return to Poughkeepsie by Debra Anastasia 1/31/2014
9. National Blood Donor Month: Single White Vampire by Lynsay Sands 1/26/2014
10. Reader's Choice: Just One Year by Gayle Forman 1/9/2014

Just One Day (Just One Day, #1) by Gayle Forman Scarlet by Marissa Meyer Lies (Gone, #3) by Michael Grant Gone (Gone, #1) by Michael Grant Iced (Dani O'Malley, #1; Fever, #6) by Karen Marie Moning Hunger (Gone, #2) by Michael Grant Annabel (Delirium, #0.5) by Lauren Oliver Return to Poughkeepsie (Poughkeepsie Brotherhood, #2) by Debra Anastasia Single White Vampire (Argeneau, #3) by Lynsay Sands Just One Year (Just One Day, #2) by Gayle Forman


message 341: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1918 comments Valerie wrote: "Read 10/10


1. 'J' is for January:
Just One Day by Gayle Forman 1/8/2014

2. Member of the Month(Courtney):
Scarlet by [author:Marissa Meyer|4..."


Congrats, Valerie!


message 342: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1918 comments Thanks everybody for participating!!

Please, post your final list:)


message 343: by Kat (new)

Kat Morrisey (katmorrisey) | 30 comments Only finished 8 out of 10 this month (original post #59). Hopefully I can do better next month!


message 344: by Desperado (new)

Desperado (lethallovely) | 822 comments FINAL POST AS REQUESTED
January 2014 RRRC Monthly Challenge
Goal: 8/8! Completo!! Finito!! TELOS!!!


1. "J" Read: Jodi Redford~The Seven Year Witch ★★★☆☆ 1/3
2. MotM-Courtney: Strands of Bronze and Gold by Jane Nickerson ★★★☆☆ 1/23
3. West Virginia Colors: Breaking Out by Lydia Michaels ★★★☆☆ 1/6
4. New Years: Ten by Gretchen McNeil ★★☆☆☆ 1/27
7. Out with the Old: Bloodshot by Cherie Priest ★★★☆☆ 1/29
8. In with the New: Crash into You by Katie McGarry ★★★★☆ 1/4
9. Blood Donor Month: Deadshifted by Cassie Alexander ★★★★☆ 1/14
10. Reader's Choice: No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean ★★★★☆ 1/18

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 Ten  by Gretchen McNeil Bloodshot (Cheshire Red Reports, #1) by Cherie Priest Crash into You (Pushing the Limits, #3) by Katie McGarry Deadshifted (Edie Spence, #4) by Cassie Alexander No Good Duke Goes Unpunished (The Rules of Scoundrels, #3) by Sarah MacLean


message 345: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1918 comments LethalLovely~As Long as We're Going Down, wrote: "FINAL POST AS REQUESTED
January 2014 RRRC Monthly Challenge
Goal: 8/8! Completo!! Finito!! TELOS!!!

1. "J" Read: Jodi Redford~The Seven Year Witch ★★★☆☆ 1/3
2. Mot..."


LOL, LethalLovely:)


message 346: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1918 comments Kat wrote: "Only finished 8 out of 10 this month (original post #59). Hopefully I can do better next month!"

Well done, Kat! February is here:)


message 347: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1918 comments April wrote: "Count me In. I plan to read at least 5.

January 2014 Monthly Challenge
Complete: 5/5

1. 'J' is for January: Searching for Someday by Jennifer Probst 1/30

3. Geography: [book:A..."


Congrats, April!


message 348: by Ann (Noumena12) (last edited Feb 01, 2014 01:05PM) (new)

Ann (Noumena12) (noumena12) | 150 comments 9 of 10 Complete
Noumena12 Book Blog
Updated so that I didn't use the same book twice

1. 'J' is for January: My Sweet Valentine by Sanders, Jill 1/26
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: he Bookstore by Meyler, Deborah
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: Ricochet by Adair, Cherry 1/8
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: Dare to Love by Phillips, Carly 1/28
Read the first book in a series OR a book by a new to you author:

5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany: Home to Seaview Key (A Seaview Key #2) by Woods, Sherryl 1/31
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): Snow Day: Heart of the Storm\Seeing Red\Land's End by Stacey, Shannon 1/19
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: One Perfect Night(The Sullivans, #8.5) by Andre, Bella 1/15
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: Happy New Year, Baby Fortune! by Banks, Leanne 1/12
Read a book that is recently released (since Nov 1st or newer).

9. National Blood Donor Month: Hope Flames by Burton, Jaci 1/7
Read a book with vampires or a main character with a medical profession.

10. Reader's Choice: Single by Saturday(The Weekday Brides, #4) by Bybee, Catherine 1/9
Read any book of your choice.


message 349: by Elizabeth (new)

Elizabeth (elizabeth_greece) | 1918 comments Ann (Noumena12) wrote: "9 of 10 Complete
Noumena12 Book Blog

1. 'J' is for January: Hope Flames by Burton, Jaci 1/11
Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.

2. M..."


Good job, Ann!!


message 350: by Ann (Noumena12) (new)

Ann (Noumena12) (noumena12) | 150 comments Ann (Noumena12) wrote: "9 of 10 Complete
Noumena12 Book Blog

1. 'J' is for January: Hope Flames by Burton, Jaci 1/11
Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.

2. M..."


Just realized I used the same book twice...Off to fix that!


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