Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

2014 January Monthly Challenge

This thread is for suggestions and questions for the various categories. The thread for the participants is located here.

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.

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.

3. Geography:
Books by West Virginia writers or set in West Virginia
Books set in Appalachia
Appalachian Fiction
Civil war books
Musically Inclined Heroes/Heroines In Romance
Fiction Involving Music
M/M with musician MC(s)
Epic Rockstar Stories

5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany:
Water on the cover

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

8. In with the new:
November & December 2013 Releases

9. National Blood Donor Month:
Doctor/Medical
Romance Heroes
Doctor/Medical Romance Heroines

Alba~Mae wrote: "How many books do we need to read for this challenge? I can't find the suggested amount, or is it all 10?
Thank you :D"

Hi Alba-Mae!

Welcome to the challenge! It says in the first post of the challenge thread (not this one) you can choose 3,5,8 or 10 categories to complete, but really, you can choose any amount from 1-10 categories/books. The number choice has really been used as just a suggested guideline.

I hope you join in and have fun with it :)

Thanks Fran :)

I'm in: It would get me out of my reading slump (hopefully)
1. J is for January:
2. Member of the Month:
3. Geography:
4. January 1 New Year's Day:
5. January 6 Epiphany:
6. January 14 Makara Sankranthi:
7. Out with the Old:
8. In with the New:
9. National Blood Donor Month:
10. Readers Choice:
*Good Luck!!!

Count me in again

For #6 is a tree or grass considered "some kind or plant"?

1. 'J' is for January: Home for the Holidays by Jeaniene Frost

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

3. Geography: East by Tammara Webber

4. Jan. 1 - New Year's Day: The Cupcake Diaries: Sweet on You by Darlene Panzera

5. Jan. 6 - Epiphany: Naked by Raine Miller

6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest): Sweet Surrender (Sweet Series, #1) by Maya Banks

7. Out with the Old: Scandalous (Scandalous, #1) by H.M. Ward

8. In with the New: Hope Flames by Jaci Burton

9. National Blood Donor Month: Up from the Grave by Jeaniene Frost

10. Reader's Choice: Destined to Fly (Avalon Trilogy, #3) by Indigo Bloome

Susan A wrote: "For #6 is a tree or grass considered "some kind or plant"?"

I'd say yes for the tree but no for the grass.

Say, Lindy and Deborah you should post your books to the Participants thread (there;s a link at the top of the page). This thread is for questions only :)

Elizabeth wrote: "Susan A wrote: "For #6 is a tree or grass considered "some kind or plant"?"

I'd say yes for the tree but no for the grass."

Thanks!

hi! I just joined the group and would love to have a go at this challenge! am I to late?

Shannon wrote: "hi! I just joined the group and would love to have a go at this challenge! am I to late?"

Hi Shannon!

You can join in at any time :)

Welcome and have fun with it!

Hi, i just joined, im up for this challenge how do I join?

Carmnp wrote: "Hi, i just joined, im up for this challenge how do I join?"

Hi Carmnp,

Here is the link to the Participant thread for this challenge. You can join in and post your progress there-

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Enjoy!

Didn;t go W. VA

1. J: Krentz, Jayne Ann River Road
3. W VA
4. 1st Series: Coble, Colleen Tidewater Inn: Hope Beach bk 1
5. New Author: Sharratt, Mary Illuminations
6. Fruit/Plant Brunstetter, Wanda E. Plain and Fancy
7. Old TBR Coulter, Catherine Wyndham Legacy
8. Jan releast: Patterson, James First Love
9. Medical Cooney, Caroline B. Emergency Room
10. UR chocie: Brunstetter, Wanda E. Dear to Me

Lindy wrote: "Didn;t go W. VA

1. J: Krentz, Jayne Ann River Road
3. W VA
4. 1st Series: Coble, Colleen Tidewater Inn: Hope Beach bk 1
5. New Author: Sharratt, Mary Illumina..."

Lindy, please post your list on the participants thread!