Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

2014 April Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread

This thread is for the participants to post their list and update their progress. The suggestions thread is located HERE.

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

2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Nadine has been a member of RRRC since January 2013. Here is a link to Nadine's shelves. Please read a book from any of Nadine's shelves, a book published in 2013, or a book published in January of any year.

3. Geography - Egypt: Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Egypt.

Fun Facts About Egypt:
★ The Pyramids of Giza consist of three major pyramid complexes and is considered one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World.
★ Egypt controls the Suez Canal, one of the most traversed navigable waterways in the world.
★ Tourism is, of course, one of the most important contributor to the Egyptian economy, employing approximately 12% of the workforce.

You may also read a book that's part of a trilogy or a 7-book series; a book that is set in or around bodies of water (oceans, cruises, pirate abductions); or a book where travel is part of the plot.

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Have you ever wanted a different name? Was yours the source of many a taunt in school yards? Or did you ever find a name you just absolutely loved? This day is your day! Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day.

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Celebrate siblinghood by reading a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story. Or read a book that's part of a series featuring siblings.

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): The good ol' days before DVDs, CDs, cassette tapes, and (gasp) ebook readers. Read any book first published in the 1980s or any year ending in 8 (1978, 1998, 2008, etc).

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): The target for today is tackle all those jobs you've been putting off forever. Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR.

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Flightless or not, some consider these animals as absolutely adorbs. Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black.

9.National Welding Month: We love all those billionaires, but even regular Joes need love, too. Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops, bikers, etc.). No desk jockeys allowed!

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

You can choose 3, 5, 8, or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, book availability, and/or time commitment.

When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the dates when you finished your books.

Please repost your progress as it helps when updating.

Happy Reading!!

res

in for 10!

2014 April Monthly Challenge

0/10 Completed

01. 'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
Accidentally Yours by Susan Mallery
OR
Anne's House of Dreams by L.M. Montgomery
OR
Always to Remember by Lorraine Heath
02. Member of the Month ~ Nadine: Please read a book from any of Nadine's shelves, a book published in 2013, or a book published in January of any year.
Once in a Lifetime by Jill Shalvis
OR
The Fall by Marie Force
03. Geography ~ Egypt: Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Egypt.
You may also read a book that's part of a trilogy or a 7-book series; a book that is set in or around bodies of water (oceans, cruises, pirate abductions); or a book where travel is part of the plot.
Worth Any Price by Lisa Kleypas
OR
Dragon Warrior by Janet Chapman
OR
The Handmaiden's Necklace by Kat Martin
04. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Have you ever wanted a different name? Was yours the source of many a taunt in school yards? Or did you ever find a name you just absolutely loved? This day is your day! Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day.
Love a Little Sideways by Shannon Stacey
05. National Sibling Day (April 10): Celebrate siblinghood by reading a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story. Or read a book that's part of a series featuring siblings.
From This Moment On by Bella Andre
OR
Slightly Tempted by Mary Balogh
OR
Frederica by Georgette Heyer
06. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): The good ol' days before DVDs, CDs, cassette tapes, and (gasp) ebook readers. Read any book first published in the 1980s or any year ending in 8 (1978, 1998, 2008, etc).
Cowboy Come Home by Judy Christenberry (1998)
OR
Last Wolf Watching by Rhyannon Byrd (2008)
07. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): The target for today is tackle all those jobs you've been putting off forever. Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR.
When I Fall in Love by Lynn Kurland
08. World Penguin Day (April 25): Flightless or not, some consider these animals as absolutely adorbs. Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black.
Rule's Bride by Kat Martin
OR
The Indiscretion by Judith Ivory
OR
The Skypirate by Justine Davis
09. National Welding Month: We love all those billionaires, but even regular Joes need love, too. Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops, bikers, etc.). No desk jockeys allowed!
The Best Bride by Susan Mallery (sheriff)
OR
Divorced, Desperate and Deceived by Christie Craig (plumber)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!


XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX

2014 April Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1st April - 30th April
0/8

'A' is for April - Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian
Member of the Month - Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
Geography: 7-book series - Bound by Elisabeth Naughton
Name Yourself Day : Deep Kiss Of Winter by Kresley Cole
National Sibling Day: The Warrior Prince by Michelle M. Pillow
Blah, Blah, Blah Day: The Chosen Sin by Anya Bast
World Penguin Day: black - Born in Chains by Caris Roane
Reader's Choice: Must Love Fangs by Jessica Sims

I'm in for 10!

I'm in for 9 but 10 if I get lucky with #9.


READ: 0/9

1. 'A' is for April: Murder of Crows - Anne Bishop
2. Member of the Month - Nadine: At Last - Jill Shalvis
3. Geography - Egypt: Lord of the Silent - Elizabeth Peters (set in Egypt)
4. Name Yourself Day: Goddess - Fiona McIntosh
5. National Sibling Day: Tiger's Destiny - Colleen Houck (two brothers)
6. Eight-Track Tape Day: Dragonflight - Anne McCaffrey (1968)
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day: Lethal Legacy - Linda Fairstein (added 2009)
8. World Penguin Day: A Dance With Dragons - George R.R. Martin (white cover)
9. National Welding Month: TBD (possible skip)
10. Reader's Choice: Prince Charming Doesn't Live Here - Christine Warren

April Monthly Challenge ~ 2014
Duration: April 1 ~ April 30
0/10 Read

1. 'A' is For..: Amanda Stevens, The Kingdom
2. Hi Nadine!: Shades of Gray by Maya Banks
3. Egypt: The Professional: Part 3 by Kresley Cole
4. Name Yourself Day: TBD
5. National Sibling Day: Body of Sin by Eve Silver
6. Eight-Track Day (1978): Beauty by Robin McKinley
7. Blay, Blah, Blah...: Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur
8. World Penguin Day: Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren
9. National Welding Month: Night Broken by Patricia Briggs
10. It's What I Want!: TBD

TBDTBD

April Monthly Challenge ~ 2014
Duration: April 1 ~ April 30
10/10 Read Complete Apr 20

1. A if for: Alex Beecroft The Reluctant Berserker Apr 1 ★★★★
2. Nadine 2013: Past Tense Apr 1 ★★★
3. Egypt (trilogy): The Back Passage Apr 5 ★★★★
4. Name Yourself: Marie SextonSaviours of Oestend Apr 9 ★★★★
5. Sibling Day: The Peacock Prince Apr 4 ★★★★
6. Eight-Track day: Tainted Apr 20 ★★★★
7. Blah, Blah, Blah day: Fallout Apr 18 ★★★
8. Penguin Day: Cowboys & Vampires Apr 7 ★★★★
9. Welding Day: If It Drives Apr 3 ★★★★
10. Choice: Forget Me Not Apr 2 ★★★★★

April Monthly Challenge ~ 2014
Duration: April 1 ~ April 30
6/6

1. 'A' is for April: Amy Lane Country Mouse 4/21/14 4♥
5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Bear Naked 4/5/14 4♥
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Dark Desires After Dusk 4/24/14 4♥
8. World Penguin Day (April 25): 4/9/14 4♥
9.National Welding Month: The Rebuilding Year 4/26/14 4.5♥
10. Reader's Choice: Fair Game 4/10/14 4♥

I'm in for 3, please.


RRRC: April 2014 Monthly Challenge
Date: 04/01/14 - 04/30/14
9/10 Completed

✔1. 'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley - 04/18/14

✔2. Member of the Month - Nadine:
Please read a book published in January of any year.
Promises in the Dark by Stephanie Tyler - 04/06/14

✔3. Geography - Egypt:
You may also read a book where travel is part of the plot.
Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert - 04/26/14

✔4. Name Yourself Day (April 9):
Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day. (Rhys)
Royal Blood by Rhys Bowen - 04/11/14

✔5. National Sibling Day (April 10):
Read a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story.
The Painted Girls by Cathy Marie Buchanan - 04/04/14

✔6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11):
Read any book first published in the 1980s.
The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett - 04/05/14

✔7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17):
Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR.
The Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton - 04/13/14

✔8. World Penguin Day (April 25):
Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black.
Gulp by Mary Roach - 04/27/14

9. National Welding Month: We love all those billionaires, but even regular Joes need love, too. Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops, bikers, etc.). No desk jockeys allowed!

✔10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Blood Memory by Greg Iles - 04/03/14

✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿CHALLENGE COMPLETED 04/27/14✿✿✿✿✿✿✿✿

April Monthly Challenge

0 Read

1. 'A' is for April:A Shade of Vampire
2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Jan 2013- The Story Guy
3. Geography - Egypt:water setting- Sin at Sea
4. Name Yourself Day (April 9):Josephine Myles- Pole Star
5. National Sibling Day (April 10):Handle with Care
6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11):2008- St. Nacho's
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): on tbr since 8/2012- Backwoods
8. World Penguin Day (April 25):black or white cover-
9.National Welding Month:biker and construction worker in story- Play With Me at Noon
10. Reader's Choice: Hairy Harry's Car Seat

I'm in for all ten :-)

I'm in for all 10! Excited for April to get here! If I can just finish March...

I'm in, probably for 8 again.

April Monthly Challenge

Completed: 8/8

1. 'A' is for April: A Hunger Like No Other - finished 4/9
2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Club Shadowlands - finished 4/2
3. Geography - Egypt - 3 or 7 series book/water setting/travel plot: Blood Promise (travels to Siberia) - finished 4/19
4. Name Yourself Day: Backstage Pass by Olivia Cunning - finished 4/30
6. Eight-Track Tape Day: Cut & Run (pub. 2008) - finished 4/6
8. World Penguin Day: The Siren - finished 4/20
9. National Welding Month: The Backup Boyfriend - finished 4/26
10. Reader's Choice: One Foot in the Grave - finished 4/25

2014 April Monthly Challenge
Duration: April 1/14 - April 30/14

1. 'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
The Edible Woman by Margaret Atwood 04/06/14 ***

2. Member of the Month - The Replacement Wife by Eileen Goudge 04/15/14 **

3. Geography - Egypt: Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Egypt.
Lily of the Nile by Stephanie Dray 04/12/14 ****

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day.
The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd 04/11/14 **** (Kidd is cool...You would always be referred to as Kidd, forever young!)

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Celebrate siblinghood by reading a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story. Or read a book that's part of a series featuring siblings.
Daughter of York by Anne Easter Smith 04/02/14 ****

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Read any book first published in the 1980s or any year ending in 8 (1978, 1998, 2008, etc).
Whisper of the Bayou by Mindy Starn Clark 04/20/14 ***** (published January 1, 2008)

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR.
Into The Mist by Elizabeth Sinclair 04/01/14 ***

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black.
Wolf Bride by Elizabeth Moss 04/04/14 ****

9.National Welding Month: Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops, bikers, etc.). No desk jockeys allowed!
Into the Dark by Cindy Gerard 04/03/14 ****

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Rebel Bride by Elizabeth Moss 04/04/14 ****

April PT

1. A is for April: The Square Root of Murder by Ada Madison: 4/5

2. published in 2013: Sinister by Lisa Jackson: 4/7

3. set in/around a body of water: set on Hawaii: Mai Tai One On by Jill Marie Landis: 4/3

4. author whose first or last name would like to borrow: Tell Me by Lisa Jackson:

5. siblings play prominent role in story: Sinister by Lisa Jackson: 4/7

6. published in any year ending with 8: 2008: The Seance by John Harwood: 4/11

7. cover that is predominately black and/or white: The Ice Princess by Camilla Läckberg: 4/25


8. MC a blue collar worker - cleaning lady: Shakespeare's Landlord by Charlaine Harris: 4/22

10. choice: Brave New World by Aldous Huxley: 4/16

Done!

I'm in. Probably for 10.

2014 April Monthly Challenge
Duration: April 1/14 - April 30/14
10/10

1. 'A' is for April:

On the Edge by: Ilona Andrews 4/12 ****

2. Member of the Month - Nadine:

Stolen Fury 4/9 ***

3. Geography - Egypt:

Crocodile on the Sandbank 4/13 ****

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9):

Rock Chick 4/2 ****

5. National Sibling Day (April 10):

Instant Attraction 4/20 ***

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11):

published 1989: Fancy Pants 4/18 ***

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17):

Catch a Mate 4/28 ***

8. World Penguin Day (April 25):

Beautiful Stranger 4/18 ****

9. National Welding Month:

Rescue Me 4/17 ***

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

Officer off Limits 4/23 ****



Finished

Didnt quite do my usual 5 so I had to downgrade to 3. :(


3/3 Complete

1. 'A' is for April:Against the Wall

2. Member of the Month - Nadine:Becoming Sir 4/7

4. Name Yourself Day: A Beautiful Rock, Lilliana Anderson 4/10

I'm in for 10!

Definitely in! :)

Romance Readers Reading Challenges - 2014 April Monthly Challenge 0/10 read

1. 'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A' . Liam Davis & The Raven

2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Nadine has been a member of RRRC since January 2013. Here is a link to Nadine's shelves. Please read a book from any of Nadine's shelves, a book published in 2013, or a book published in January of any year . The Knight and The Bandit

3. Geography - Egypt: Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Egypt.
Fun Facts About Egypt:
★ The Pyramids of Giza consist of three major pyramid complexes and is considered one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World.
★ Egypt controls the Suez Canal, one of the most traversed navigable waterways in the world.
★ Tourism is, of course, one of the most important contributor to the Egyptian economy, employing approximately 12% of the workforce.
You may also read a book that's part of a trilogy or a 7-book series; a book that is set in or around bodies of water (oceans, cruises, pirate abductions); or a book where travel is part of the plot. Sense of Place

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Have you ever wanted a different name? Was yours the source of many a taunt in school yards? Or did you ever find a name you just absolutely loved? This day is your day! Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day . Runaways

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Celebrate siblinghood by reading a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story. Or read a book that's part of a series featuring siblings . Pink Bunny Ears...Seriously?

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): The good ol' days before DVDs, CDs, cassette tapes, and (gasp) ebook readers. Read any book first published in the 1980s or any year ending in 8 (1978, 1998, 2008 , etc). My Fair Captain

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): The target for today is tackle all those jobs you've been putting off forever. Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR . Cuddling

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Flightless or not, some consider these animals as absolutely adorbs. Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black . Quid Pro Quo

9.National Welding Month: We love all those billionaires, but even regular Joes need love, too. Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops , bikers, etc.). No desk jockeys allowed! Promises

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing ! Grand Adventures

Monthly Challenges > 2014 April Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread
0/10

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

2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Nadine has been a member of RRRC since January 2013. Here is a link to Nadine's shelves. Please read a book from any of Nadine's shelves, a book published in 2013, or a book published in January of any year.

3. Geography - Egypt: Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Egypt.
Fun Facts About Egypt:
★ The Pyramids of Giza consist of three major pyramid complexes and is considered one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World.
★ Egypt controls the Suez Canal, one of the most traversed navigable waterways in the world.
★ Tourism is, of course, one of the most important contributor to the Egyptian economy, employing approximately 12% of the workforce.
You may also read a book that's part of a trilogy or a 7-book series; a book that is set in or around bodies of water (oceans, cruises, pirate abductions); or a book where travel is part of the plot.

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Have you ever wanted a different name? Was yours the source of many a taunt in school yards? Or did you ever find a name you just absolutely loved? This day is your day! Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day.

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Celebrate siblinghood by reading a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story. Or read a book that's part of a series featuring siblings.

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): The good ol' days before DVDs, CDs, cassette tapes, and (gasp) ebook readers. Read any book first published in the 1980s or any year ending in 8 (1978, 1998, 2008, etc).

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): The target for today is tackle all those jobs you've been putting off forever. Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR.

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Flightless or not, some consider these animals as absolutely adorbs. Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black.

9.National Welding Month: We love all those billionaires, but even regular Joes need love, too. Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops, bikers, etc.). No desk jockeys allowed!

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

I'm in.


APRIL MONTHLY READING CHALLENGE

1. April: 4/7/14

3. Set around bodies of water, Traveling: 4/11/14

4. Name Yourself: Melissa 4/4/14

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day: 4/17/14

8. World Penguin: 4/2/14

10. Reader's Choice:

2014 April Monthly Challenge
10/10 Read Challenge Completed!

1. 'A' is for April: The Billionaire's Dance Melody Anne 04/23
2. Member of the Month: Pub 2013How to Tame a Wild Fireman Jennifer Bernard 04/22
3. Geography - Egypt: Eternal Kiss of Darkness Jeaniene Frost 04/02
4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Rising Assets Rebecca Zanetti 04/09
5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Play of Passion Nalini Singh 04/05
6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): The Darkest Fire Gena Showalter 04/08
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): A Scandalous Countess Jo Beverley 04/04
8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Three Weeks With Lady X Eloisa James 04/16
9.National Welding Month: One Fine Fireman Jennifer Bernard 04/10
10. Reader's Choice: Illusion Sherrilyn Kenyon 04/03

Wow this is a great challenge! I will probably not be able to do all 10.

--------------
Progress: 5/5
--------------

1. 'A' is for April: Afterburn Afterburn

2. Member of the Month - Nadine: The Unidentified Redhead by Alice ClaytonThe Unidentified Redhead Finished Read 4/19/14

3. Geography - Egypt: The Princess of Egypt Must Die AND "Egyptian Secrets" by Larissa Anderson, 2450 words (Smashwords free).

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Tangled by Emma Chase Tangled 5***** 4/18/14

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): The Cowboy Rescues A Bride by Cora Seton. Read 4/7/14-4/9/14

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Rock Chickby Kristin Ashley Finished

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Tempt the Devil by Anna Campbell Tempt the Devil

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Flightless or not, some consider these animals as absolutely adorbs. Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black.

9.National Welding Month: We love all those billionaires, but even regular Joes need love, too. Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops, bikers, etc.). No desk jockeys allowed!

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
You can choose 3, 5, 8, or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, book availability, and/or time commitment.

1. . 2. 3. AND OTHER SHORT STORY 4. 5. 6. 7.

Holding my place. :) - COMPLETE

10/10

1. A is for April - Cost of Repairs (4/5) ★★★½
2. Member of the Month - An Arranged Marriage (4/2) ★★★½
3. Geography - Clear Water (4/18) ★★★★½
4. Name Yourself Day - Dirty Ross (4/27) ★★★★★
5. National Siblings Day - Dex in Blue (4/22) ★★★★★
6. Eight-Track Tape Day - A Sterling New Year (4/28) ★★★★★
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day - Love & Loyalty (4/29) ★★★★
8. World Penguin Day - The Tale of Onora: The Boy and the Peddler of Death (4/15) ★★★½
9. National Welding Month - Special Delivery (4/3) ★★★★★
10. Choice - Reaver (4/4) ★★★★★

I'm in. I'll try for 10.


2014 April Monthly Challenge
April 1/14 - April 30/14
10/10 - COMPLETED

1. 'A' is for April: The Will by Kristen Ashley - 8 Apr 2014 ★★★★★
2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Aftershock by Sylvia Day - 17 Apr 2014 ★★★
3. Geography - Egypt/3 or 7 series book/water setting/travel plot: Shadow Spell by Nora Roberts - 2 Apr 2014 ★★★¾
4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Big Bad Wolf by Christine Warren - 9 Apr 2014 ★★★★
5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Forever Yours by Elizabeth Reyes - 7 Apr 2014 ★★★★
6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Midnight's Daughter by Karen Chance - 4 Apr 2014 ★★
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): The Spider by Jennifer Estep - 11 Apr 2014 ★★★★
8. World Penguin Day (April 25): by J.R. Ward - 11 Apr 2014 ★★★★
9. National Welding Month: Until Trevor by Aurora Rose Reynolds - 16 Apr 2014 ★★★¼
10. Reader's Choice: Play by Kylie Scott - 1 Apr 2014 ★★★★

RRRC: March Monthly Challenge
Duration: April 1st - April 30th
7/8

✔1. 'A' is for April: The Will by Kristen Ashley (9/4) ****
✔2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Their Virgin Secretary by Shayla Black (17/4) ***
✔4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Rising Assets by Rebecca Zanetti (3/4) *****
✔5. National Sibling Day (April 10): How to Abduct a Highland Lord by Karen Hawkins (23/4) ****
6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Hearts Aflame by Johanna Lindsey
✔7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Fever by Maya Banks (21/4) ****
✔8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Stranded with a Billionaire by Jessica Clare (6/4) ****
✔10. Reader's Choice: The Missing Link by J.M. Sevilla (2/4) ****

april-monthly-challenge---participants-thread
2014 April Monthly Challenge
Read: 9
(view spoiler)[
1. 'A' is for April: Abandon

2. Member of the Month - Nadine: to read shelf If I Were You

3. Geography - Egypt: Hook's Pan

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Nicola Marsh Before

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Midnight Rising

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): The Renegade Hunter

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): The Frog Prince

9.National Welding Month: Dark Citadel

10. Readers Coice: Blonde & Blue
(hide spoiler)]

1.'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'. Adrift on St. John, rebecca m hale

2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Nadine has been a member of RRRC since January 2013. Here is a link to Nadine's shelves. Please read a book from any of Nadine's shelves, a book published in 2013, or a book published in January of any year.
Animal Attraction, jill shalvis

3. Geography - Egypt: Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Egypt.

Fun Facts About Egypt:
★ The Pyramids of Giza consist of three major pyramid complexes and is considered one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World.
★ Egypt controls the Suez Canal, one of the most traversed navigable waterways in the world.
★ Tourism is, of course, one of the most important contributor to the Egyptian economy, employing approximately 12% of the workforce.

You may also read a book that's part of a trilogy or a 7-book series; a book that is set in or around bodies of water (oceans, cruises, pirate abductions); or a book where travel is part of the plot.
The Curse of the Pharaohs, elizabeth peters finished~04.01.2014

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Have you ever wanted a different name? Was yours the source of many a taunt in school yards? Or did you ever find a name you just absolutely loved? This day is your day! Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day.
Chihuahua Confidential, waverly curtis

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Celebrate siblinghood by reading a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story. Or read a book that's part of a series featuring siblings.
A Bite to Remember, lynsay sands

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): The good ol' days before DVDs, CDs, cassette tapes, and (gasp) ebook readers. Read any book first published in the 1980s or any year ending in 8 (1978, 1998, 2008, etc).
Irish Thoroughbred, nora roberts

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): The target for today is tackle all those jobs you've been putting off forever. Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR.
2 Bodies for the Price of 1, stephanie bond

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Flightless or not, some consider these animals as absolutely adorbs. Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black.
Crazy Hot, tara janzen

9.National Welding Month: We love all those billionaires, but even regular Joes need love, too. Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops, bikers, etc.). No desk jockeys allowed!
Night Broken, patricia briggs finished~04.11.2014

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Blood on the Vine, jessica fletcher

1. 'A' is for April: Seduced By The Scoundrel - Louise Allen
2. Member of the Month - Nadine: First Strike - Pamela Clare
3. Geography - Egypt: Chasin' Eight - Lorelei James
4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Kissin' Tell - Lorelei James
5. National Sibling Day (April 10): The Perfect Lover - Stephanie Laurens
6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Alpha Wolf - Linda O Johnston
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Amaryllis - Jayne Castle
8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Fifty Shades Freed - E.L. James
9.National Welding Month: Cowboy Casanova - Lorelei James
10. Reader's Choice: When Only Diamonds Will Do - Lindsay Armstrong

Read: 0/?


1. 'A' is for April: Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews

2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Collusion

3. Geography - Egypt: Litha's Constant Whim

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Hard and Fast

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): The Flesh Cartel #10: False Gods

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): The Ghost Wore Yellow Socks

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Saviours of Oestend

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Quid Pro Quo

9.National Welding Month: Natural Disaster

10. Reader's Choice: Hairy Harry's Car Seat

I'm in for 8.

0/8 Read

1. A is for April: Broken Homes by Ben Aaronovich
2. Hi Nadine! All He Ever Needed by Shannon Stacey
3. Egypt: The Pagan Stone by Nora Roberts (trilogy)
4. Name Yourself Day: The Last Wicked Scoundrel by Lorraine Heath (I'd love to have a "normal" last name like Heath)
5. Sibling Day: A Lady Never Surrenders by Sabrina Jeffries
6. Eight Track Day: Succubus Dreams by Richelle Mead (2008)
7. Blah Blah Blah: Bound by Night by Larissa Ione
8. My Choice: TBD

I'm in ! Thanks for setting this up early!

RRRC 2014 April Monthly Challenge


Duration: April 1 to April 30, 2014
Read 0/10

1. 'A' is for April: Abigail Barnette's Beast
2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Nadine has been a member of RRRC since January 2013. Read a book published in 2013. Kressley Cole's MacRieve
3. Geography - Egypt: Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Egypt.

Fun Facts About Egypt:
★ The Pyramids of Giza consist of three major pyramid complexes and is considered one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World.
★ Egypt controls the Suez Canal, one of the most traversed navigable waterways in the world.
★ Tourism is, of course, one of the most important contributor to the Egyptian economy, employing approximately 12% of the workforce.
You may also read a book that's part of a trilogy or a 7-book series; a book that is set in or around bodies of water (oceans, cruises, pirate abductions); or a book where travel is part of the plot.

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day. Danielle Q Lee's Dark World
5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Celebrate siblinghood by reading a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story. Or read a book that's part of a series featuring siblings.

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): The good ol' days before DVDs, CDs, cassette tapes, and (gasp) ebook readers. Read any book first published in the 1980s or any year ending in 8 (1978, 1998, 2008, etc).

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): The target for today is tackle all those jobs you've been putting off forever. Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR. Jim Butcher's Summer Knight
8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black. Kressley Cole's Lothaire
9. National Welding Month: We love all those billionaires, but even regular Joes need love, too. Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops, bikers, etc.). No desk jockeys allowed!

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! Robert O'Brien's Z for Zachariah

I'm in!

2014 April Monthly Challenge -

1. 'A' is for April: -- Anne Bishop ---- Written in red
2. Member of the Month - 2013: Demon Hunts ---- C.E. Murphy
3. Geography - Egypt: Night of the Living Deed ---- E.J. Copperman
4. Name Yourself Day: - You Slay Me ---- Katie Macalister
5. National Sibling Day: - Dreams of Gods and monsters ---- Laini Taylor
6. Eight-Track Tape Day: Succubus Heat ---- Richelle Mead
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day: City of fallen angels ---- Cassandra Clare
8. World Penguin Day: - Succubus Shadows ---- Richelle Mead
9.National Welding Month: - Succubus Dreams ---- Richelle Mead
10. Reader's Choice: Succubus Revealed ---- Richelle Mead

10/10

2014 April Monthly Challenge
April 1/14 - April 30/14
0/6

I'm in for 6.

1. 'A' is for April: - Annihilate Me Vol. 1

2. Member of the Month - Nadine: - Thoughtless

3. Geography - Egypt:

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9):

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): - Double Trouble

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11):

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): - Bitten

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): - Beg

9.National Welding Month:

10. Reader's Choice: ... don't know yet

count me in

0/10 read


1. A is for April - After Ben
2. Member of the Month - Reaper's Property
3. Geography - Beyond Eden
4. Name Yourself Day - Comfort and Joy
5. National Sibling Day - The Many Sins of Lord Cameron
6. Eight-Track Tape Day - Rock Chick
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day - Bittersweet
8. World Penguin Day - Dance Only for Me
9. National Welding Month - Quinn's Need
10. Reader's Choice - Learning Curve

Timeframe: April 2014
Completed: 10/10

1. Knight by Kristen Ashley 4/9/14 3.5♥
2. Playing to Win by Jaci Burton 4/2/14 4♥
3. Evertrue by Brodi Ashton 4/16/14 3.5♥
4. Tangled by Emma Chase 4/3/14 3.5♥
5. Sisterland by Curtis Sittenfeld 4/20/14 3♥
6. A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas 4/6/14 3♥
7. Almost Forever by Deborah Raney 4/17/14 3♥
8. Do or Die by Suzanne Brockmann 4/8/14 4♥
9. The Chance by Robyn Carr 4/16/14 4♥
10. Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas 4/5/14 3.5♥

2014 April Monthly Challenge
April 1, 2014 - April 30, 2014
Completed 10/10


1. 'A' is for April: Aftershock finished 4/2

2. Member of the Month - Nadine: hey that's me! Storm Ravaged finished 4/1

3. Geography - Egypt: You may also read a book that is set in or around bodies of water (oceans, cruises, pirate abductions); or a book where travel is part of the plot. Maid for Love finished 4/10

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): (Michelle) Sin finished 4/6

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Yours to Keep finished 4/3

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): (July 1998) Always finished 4/19

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Where I Need to Be finished 4/14

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Becoming Sir finished 4/22

9.National Welding Month: Unbeautifully finished 4/28

10. Reader's Choice: Under His Command finished 4/5

All Done
Romance Readers April Monthly Challenge


Timeframe: April 2014 ✔
Completed: 5/5

1. 'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
Agatha Raisin and the Case of the Curious Curate by M.C. Beaton ✔

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Have you ever wanted a different name? Was yours the source of many a taunt in school yards? Or did you ever find a name you just absolutely loved? This day is your day! Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day.
Look Again by Lisa Scottoline
(I've always liked the name Lisa) Finished 4/1 ✔

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): The good ol' days before DVDs, CDs, cassette tapes, and (gasp) ebook readers. Read any book first published in the 1980s or any year ending in 8 (1978, 1998, 2008, etc).
Night Kill by Ann Littlewood (Iris Oakley #1) (2008) 4/3 ✔

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Flightless or not, some consider these animals as absolutely adorbs. Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black.
The Quiet Game by Greg Iles 4/13 ✔

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
The Winter People by Jennifer McMahon 4/2 ✔

In for 10.
0/10.

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

2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Nadine has been a member of RRRC since January 2013. Here is a link to Nadine's shelves. Please read a book from any of Nadine's shelves, a book published in 2013, or a book published in January of any year.

3. Geography - Egypt: Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Egypt.
Fun Facts About Egypt:
★ The Pyramids of Giza consist of three major pyramid complexes and is considered one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World.
★ Egypt controls the Suez Canal, one of the most traversed navigable waterways in the world.
★ Tourism is, of course, one of the most important contributor to the Egyptian economy, employing approximately 12% of the workforce.
You may also read a book that's part of a trilogy or a 7-book series; a book that is set in or around bodies of water (oceans, cruises, pirate abductions); or a book where travel is part of the plot.

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Have you ever wanted a different name? Was yours the source of many a taunt in school yards? Or did you ever find a name you just absolutely loved? This day is your day! Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day.

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Celebrate siblinghood by reading a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story. Or read a book that's part of a series featuring siblings.

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): The good ol' days before DVDs, CDs, cassette tapes, and (gasp) ebook readers. Read any book first published in the 1980s or any year ending in 8 (1978, 1998, 2008, etc).

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): The target for today is tackle all those jobs you've been putting off forever. Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR.

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Flightless or not, some consider these animals as absolutely adorbs. Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black.

9.National Welding Month: We love all those billionaires, but even regular Joes need love, too. Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops, bikers, etc.). No desk jockeys allowed!

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

RRRC 2014 April Monthly Challenge

Duration: April 1, 2014 - April 30, 2014

0/10 Read

1. 'A' is for April: The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper
2. Member of the Month - Nadine: (pub. Jan 2013) Proof of Guilt by Charles Todd
3. Geography - Egypt: (7-book series) Up From the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
4. Name Yourself Day: The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt
5. National Sibling Day: The Rocker That Savors Me by Terri Anne Browning
6. Eight-Track Tape Day: (pub. 2008) The Darkest Kiss by Gena Showalter
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day: (TBR 12.30.11) Moonlight Road by Robyn Carr
8. World Penguin Day (April 25): A Long Walk Down a Dark Alley by J.D. Brink
9.National Welding Month: Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis
10. Reader's Choice: TBD

Count me in for 6. I'll post my book choices later.

I'm in for 8.

0/8 Completed

1. 'A' is for April: Accordance

2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Revenge

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day. Deviation

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Celebrate siblinghood by reading a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story. Just for Now

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17):Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR.Beautifully Damaged

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black. Toxic

9.National Welding Month: Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops, bikers, etc.). Don't Make Me Beautiful

10. Reader's Choice: Crashed

Duration : April 1 to April 31
Completed 7/7

✔1. 'A' is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'. All He Ever Dreamed (Apr 16)

✔2. Member of the Month - Nadine: Nadine has been a member of RRRC since January 2013. Here is a link to Nadine's shelves. Please read a book from any of Nadine's shelves, a book published in 2013, or a book published in January of any year.Mint Juleps and Justice(Apr 1)


✔3. Geography - Egypt: Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Egypt.

You may also read a book that's part of a trilogy or a 7-book series; a book that is set in or around bodies of water (oceans, cruises, pirate abductions); or a book where travel is part of the plot.
Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord (Apr 3)

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): Have you ever wanted a different name? Was yours the source of many a taunt in school yards? Or did you ever find a name you just absolutely loved? This day is your day! Read a book by an author whose first or last name you wouldn't mind borrowing for a day.

✔5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Celebrate siblinghood by reading a book where siblings play a prominent role in the story. Or read a book that's part of a series featuring siblings. All He Ever Desired (Apr 4)

✔6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): The good ol' days before DVDs, CDs, cassette tapes, and (gasp) ebook readers. Read any book first published in the 1980s or any year ending in 8 (1978, 1998, 2008, etc). Never Romance a Rake(Apr 28)

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): The target for today is tackle all those jobs you've been putting off forever. Read a book that's been gathering major dust bunnies on your TBR.

✔8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Flightless or not, some consider these animals as absolutely adorbs. Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black. Welcome To Rosie Hopkins' Sweetshop Of Dreams (Apr 7)

✔9.National Welding Month: We love all those billionaires, but even regular Joes need love, too. Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, ranchers, firefighters, beat cops, bikers, etc.). No desk jockeys allowed! Dr. Texas (Apr 1)

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

2014 April Monthly Challenge
1/3 Completed

1. 'A' is for April
2. Member of the Month - Nadine
3. Geography - Egypt
4. Name Yourself Day
5. National Sibling Day (April 10)
6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11)
7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day
8. World Penguin Day
9.National Welding Month
10. Reader's Choice: Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover - Apr 07 ★★★★★+

RRRC - Monthly Challenge: April

0/10 read

1. 'A' is for April: Tragically Flawed by A.M. Hargrove

2. Member of the Month - Nadine: If Only by Cherise Sinclair

3. Geography - Egypt: Going Under by S. Walden

4. Name Yourself Day (April 9): When We Collide by A.L. Jackson

5. National Sibling Day (April 10): Shattered Edge by A.M. Hargrove

6. Eight-Track Tape Day (April 11): Carrie's Answer by Violet Summers

7. Blah, Blah, Blah Day (April 17): Nobody's Angel by Kallypso Masters
or
The Turning by Jennifer Armintrout

8. World Penguin Day (April 25): Broken by J.B. McGee

9.National Welding Month: Gabriel's Mate by Tina Folsom

10. Reader's Choice:

RRRC April


***COMPLETE***

Goal: 5/5

✓2. Member of the Month - Nadine
Read a book from any of Nadine's shelves
A book published in 2013
Or a book published in January of any year
      Tangled by Emma Chase (04/10/14)

✓3. Geography - Egypt
Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Egypt
Or a book that's part of a trilogy or 7-book series
Or a book that is set in or around bodies of water
Or a book where travel is part of the plot
      Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas (04/05/14)

✓8. World Penguin Day (April 25)
Read a book with a cover that is predominantly white and/or black
      The Edge of Always by J.A. Redmerski (04/07/14)

✓9.National Welding Month
Read a book with a blue-collar main character (auto mechanics, firefighters, beat cops, bikers, etc.)
      Ruin by Rachel Van Dyken (04/21/14)

✓10. Reader's Choice
Read any book of your choosing
      Three Broken Promises by Monica Murphy (04/15/14)