Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Hi everyone!
My name is Tiffany and I just came across this group. It looks like it will be really fun to catch up on some of my books and to figure out which books to read for the challenges. I'm going to try to participate in as many as I can but I think I'll start with next month's challenges, as I have a lot going on this month between working 2 jobs and taking care of all the baby reptiles, since they are still hatching out. When do you usually post the challenges so that I can have time to figure out what to read?

Hi! Welcome to the group.

We have several ongoing challenges that you can join anytime... pick and choose... whichever strike your fancy...

I do have a question though, I buy most of my books from SFBC.com and was wondering if the 2 in 1 or 3 in 1 books count as 1 or 2 or 3 books?

I'll let you decide. Whichever way you feel comfortable. If making it count as 3 entries makes you feel like you're cheating, then make it 1. Otherwise just go for it and split them up. I sometimes use novellas and they are short. It's all fair play.

Ok. I just wanted to make sure that I'm following the rules. :)

Glad to have you aboard, Tiffany.

Categories for monthly challenge are usually posted a week before a new month starts.

Happy reading, and keep your little reptiles safe. :)

Hi Tiffany and welcome!

Hi everyone, my name is Stacey and I would really love to get involved with some of the reading challenges the group has. I kind of stick to the same genre since I don't have any luck when I try something new.(unless I try suggestions from my friends) I think having new suggestions from the group would open up a whole new genre for me!!
I also have one question, not to sound silly, but I was looking at the September monthly challenge and I was wondering what category #2 is specifically referring to. I'm anxious to start making my picks and see how many I can do, but I didn't want to get started with the wrong idea in mind!

Thanks bunches,

Stacey

Stacey,

Predominantly most of us here read romance novels, but we do dipped our toes into other type of books. The challenge categories are pretty loose, so you can basically stick to your fave genre or explore, depending on your mood.

Category 2 refers to Group Members' who are celebrating their birthdays during the challenge month. It's basically just another reason to explore another person's shelf and get ideas.

Here is a link to this month's challenge discussion thread:

http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

Message #4 gives you the links to September Birthday celebrants' profiles.

Hope that helps.

If you have any more questions, feel free to ask.

Thanks for explaining. I felt kind of silly not figuring that out. I'm glad I can stay close to my romance novels also. I'm looking forward to starting the challenge with everybody.

No problem, Stacey.

Monthly challenge remains open all month-long, so if you feel like jumping in right now, even if its the middle of the month, you can do so.

There are also other type of challenges under the Other Challenges Folder. Some have specific end-date, some are open-ended and some depends on when you started. Feel free to browse and join any that interests you.

Furthermore, crosschallenging books are allowed, so you can read one book, and used it for maybe 2-3 challenges.

hi, iam rhonda new to the group, i read a variety of books, not sure about challanges though. iam currently reading burn by linda howard. i have read skin trade by laurell k hamilton.( i saw it listed at the beginning.

Welcome to the group, Rhonda. Feel free to join any discussions, and maybe if you feel like it, participate in any ongoing challenges.

If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.

Yz, thank you for doing such an excellent job explaining the rules. It certainly helps a Noob such as myself.

Hooah! My name is ExoticRogue.(your all welcome to call me Rogue too if that is easier to remember.)lol. I own alot of books 1170+ and I've only read about 15 of em. LOL LOL. I love to read. I currently trying to beat my last record of 26 books read in 2006. I beat records 2008 of 4 books read (short huh...lol) and 2007 I had 12 books read. Currently for 2009 I have 20 books read so far....
Definately going to try and do some of the changelles you have each month as well.

My name is Jeanne and I am a romance junkie. Like most of the rest of you, I own a lot of books. It's definitely an addiction, but a good one. In the last year, I started listening to audiobooks on my iPod, which only fueled the addiction. I look forward to chatting with you all about our common interest.

Welcome, Rogue and Jeanne!

Hey, it's the X-Men (women that is).;-)

Julie, I thought I was the only one who would be geeky enough to think that. If Mystique is the next person to join, we know we're on to something here.

LOL, Photojim! Yeah, I'm a card-carrying geek too. I wouldn't mind if Wolverine joined.;-)

I think you really want Hugh Jackman to join. The actual Wolverine character is a bit too intense. (yes, I used to actually get X-Men delivered every month)

Guilty as charged! LOL!;-)

I thought of X-men too. I saw the movies at the movies and rented Wolverine and watched it no less than 2 times. Believe me 2 times is a record since I read more than anytime now a days =D.

*lays out the welcome mat and brings over a jell-o salad*

Welcome Ronica.

*waves a welcome hi to Ronica*

I'm intrigued, what is jell-o-salad?

I'm from Sydney, Australia and I've no idea what it could be, apart from salad.

http://images.google.com/images?rlz=1... will give you pictures.

It is usually a desert formed from gelatin and some form of fruit. Note that a jell-o salad would never be found in a high society soiree. It is a small town america thing.

Before you judge too quickly, I've actually tasted vegemite. You have nothing to be proud of.

Vegemite is definitely an acquired taste :) Which reminds me, must ask my FIL to bring us some when he visits later this month!

If jell-o-salad is jelly with fruit inside then this was popular in the '70s. And I totally understand the comfort factor.

As to Vegemite, it is fantastic! I love it on hot buttered toast :)

LOL@you have nothing to be proud of. Marmite's yum, too - on toast with melted butter :)

I'm new to the group and goodreads as well. (Looking for goodreafs friends, if your interested). The challenges look like tons of fun. I do think a challenge becomes more personal with the type of books you pick out, compared to monthly group reads. I'm also looking forward to jumping into some of the conversations.

Welcome, Elyssa. Feel free to pick any challenge that you feel like joining.

Hope you visit us often.

Thanks for the Welcome!

From one BDB addict to another, welcome to the group, Stephanie!

Stephanie, jump in where you can. You may just surprise yourself with your ability to read much more than you previously surmised. GL to you in your future endeavors. (*DP)

Hi Everyone. My name is Kelly I think some of you are in other groups that I belong to as well.
I have been on a romance kick so I thought this group would give me some great book ideas. I read 21 books in October ( Now I know why my house is a mess). I think I may be ready to try a reading challenge.

Hey, I'm Zoe. This is my first group and it looks great. I have got to admit I am always a Romance fanatic when reading books but I have been running out of books to read as of late.
I can't wait to join some of the challenges soon :-P.

Welcome Zoe. Hope you'll enjoy hanging out with us here.

Indeed I will :-) Thankyou for the welcome

Hi, My name is Cindy, and I just joined this group. I am really looking forward to the December challenge as I am always looking for new authors and books to read.

Welcome, welcome, and welcome! No need to wait to December, pick any five categories for the November monthly or do what you can for the reading the month. You'll quickly see that the romance portion is not truly a requirement. You are just as likely to see a mystery or something else pop up on people's challenge lists.

Welcome to our newest members! Besides the monthly challenges, there are some quarterly ones that you may find appealing also.

Photojim wrote: "You'll quickly see that the romance portion is not truly a requirement. You are just as likely to see a mystery or something else pop up on people's challenge lists. "

True that. Romance is welcome but not required. Actually, if you look at the stuff I read there's hardly any romance there nowadays...

Welcome to all the new members.

Hi I'm Carrie and I'm a new this group. I must say you have some interesting reading challenges, and I can't wait to try some of them out. I love reading, I will admit it has slowed down a bit, I have a 20 month old daughter so I grab my chances when I can.

*waves hi to Carrie*

hey nice to meet you all im branden and i just jioned this group and i love it there is some cool stuff on this website.
i am 17 and i have sandy brown hair/hazel eyes/im tall and slinder/i am fit but i so not have rock hard abs.but it is hard like stone.if you wont to know more about me look at my profile or visit my website at branden_stinsonA.K.Agay.com.

thxs.silver raven

Hi, I'm Erin and I just joined this group. It looks like a lot of fun. I've been reading a lot of romance lately, and the challenges look interesting.

Welcome Erin. Give the challenges a try, especially the monthly general challenge. Hope to see you around.

Welcome Carrie and Erin.