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January Monthly Challenge

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 – Fran - Fran has been a member of RRRC since March 2010. Here is a link to Fran’s shelves. Read a book on Fran’s shelf or a book published in 2010 or March (of any year)

3. Author of the Month – Mary Balogh – read any book by Mary Balogh or any author with her first or last name

Fun Facts about Mary:
Mary moved from the UK to Canada on a 2-year teaching contract and met her husband while there
She published her first novel in 1985
Mary was a teacher for 20 years prior to her retirement to write full-time
Her book, Simply Magic, was a finalist in the Quill Awards

You could also read a book set in the UK or Canada; a book published in 1985; a book featuring a teacher; or a book that was nominated/won a Quill Award (https://web.archive.org/web/200805310...)


4. Many names of January - "In Finnish, the month is called tammikuu, meaning month of the oak, but the original meaning was the month of the heart of winter, as tammi has initially meant axis or core. In Czech this month is called leden, meaning ice month In Ukrainian it is січень meaning cutting or slicing perhaps referring to the wind." – read a book that has a tree, a heart, ice or something that flys with wind (kite/bird/paper plane) on the cover

5. January 6 - Three Wise Men Day/Ephiphany celebrated in Latin America, Spain, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Austria, Italy, Sweden, Finland, Liechtenstein, Slovakia and Croatia, as well as in parts of Germany and Switzerland – read a book set in one of these countries, or by an author from one of them; or a book that is #3 or #6 in a series

6. Food Food Food…A Month of Comfort Food Days - January is full of food days, many of which are comfort foods for me, including National Soup Month; National Cream Puff Day; National Spaghetti Day; National Apricot Day; National Pie Day. Read a book by a comfort author, someone you always turn to for a read

7. New Years Day, New to You – new author; new series, new release – as long as its “new” to you

8. Book Blitz Month - Libraries can get in on the action by recommending their favorite books to curl up with – ask your librarian for a recommendation; get a recommendation from a friend; or read a book that a friend has rated 4/5 stars

9. January 12 - Feast of Fabulous Wild Men - yes, this is a legit holiday in January - bare chested man (men) on the cover

10. Reader’s Choice - anything you want to read – just because

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read 10/10 COMPLETE

1. J is for January - Not Just Friends by Jay Northcote Jan 6 ★★★★
2. Member of the Month - Fran - The Backup Boyfriend Jan 8 ★★★★★
3. set in UK - The Best Corpse for the JobJan 5 ★★★★
4. Many names of January - Sleigh Ride Jan 3 ★★★★
5. Three Wise Men Day - The Thousand Smiles of Nicholas Goring Jan 3 ★★★★
6. Food Food Food - Secrets and CharmsJan 2 ★★★★★
7. New Years Day, New to You - The Ugly Earl Jan 2 ★★★
8. Book Blitz Month - The Pillar Jan 7 ★★★★★
9. Feast of Fabulous Wild Men - Safe in His Arms Jan 7 ★★★★
10. Reader’s Choice - The Two Gentlemen of Altona Jan 1 ★★★★★

January Monthly Challenge
10/10

DONE

1. J is for January - John Scalzi Agent to the Stars 1/6 ★★★★
2. Member of the Month Fran – published in March 2013 Immune (A Rylee Adamson Novel) #2 1/16 ★★★
3. Author of the Month set in the UK Elegy for a Queen James, Margaret 1/1 ★★★
4. Many names of January -bird on cover The Real Macaw Donna Andrews 1/7 ★★★
5. January 6- #3 in series Killer Critique Alexander Campion 1/1 ★★
6. Food Food Food…A Month of Comfort Food Days - book by a comfort author, someone you always turn to for a read Stuart Woods--totally implausible escapism Insatiable Appetites 1/14 ★★★★
7. New Years Day, New to You – new author The 7th Woman Frédérique Molay 1/5 ★★★
8. Book Blitz Month - OverDrive recommended this based on books I had checked out The Radio Detectives in the Jungle 1/2 ★★★
9. January 12 -bare chested man on cover The Mighty Quinns: Callum 1/4 ★★★ Hoffmann, Kate
10. Reader’s Choice Last to Die Tess Gerritsen 1/2 ★★★★★
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I'm in
10/10 Read

J is for January - Something Like Lightning by Jay Bell 1/9 ★★★
2. Member of the Month – Fran - March The First Three Rules 1/17 ★★★
3. Author of the Month – Blue Days by Mary Calmes 1/15 ★★★
4. Many names of January read a book with something that flys with wind (kite/bird/paper plane) on the cover The Melody Thief 1/4 ★★★★
5. January 6 - Three Wise Men Day #3 in a series Beach Balls 1/22 ★★★★
6. Food Food Food…A Month of Comfort Food Days - Black John 1/26 ★★★★★
7. New Years Day, New to You – Down and Dirty 1/2 ★★★★
8. Book Blitz Month - The Dreams You Made in the Dirt 1/25 ★★★★
9. January 12 - Feast of Fabulous Wild Men - Under Pretenses 1/27 ★★★★
10. Reader’s Choice - Carte Blanche 1/16 ★★★★

Definitely in! :)

Romance Readers Reading Challenges - 2015 January Monthly Challenge 0/10 read

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'. Joys R Us

2. Member of the Month – Fran - Fran has been a member of RRRC since March 2010. Here is a link to Fran’s shelves. Read a book on Fran’s shelf or a book published in 2010 or March (of any year) Wood, Screws, & Nails

3. Author of the Month – Mary Balogh – read any book by Mary Balogh or any author with her first or last name

Fun Facts about Mary:
Mary moved from the UK to Canada on a 2-year teaching contract and met her husband while there
She published her first novel in 1985
Mary was a teacher for 20 years prior to her retirement to write full-time
Her book, Simply Magic, was a finalist in the Quill Awards

You could also read a book set in the UK or Canada; a book published in 1985; a book featuring a teacher ; or a book that was nominated/won a Quill Award (https://web.archive.org/web/200805310...) Going Up


4. Many names of January - "In Finnish, the month is called tammikuu, meaning month of the oak, but the original meaning was the month of the heart of winter, as tammi has initially meant axis or core. In Czech this month is called leden, meaning ice month In Ukrainian it is січень meaning cutting or slicing perhaps referring to the wind." – read a book that has a tree, a heart , ice or something that flys with wind (kite/bird/paper plane) on the cover Looking for More

5. January 6 - Three Wise Men Day/Ephiphany celebrated in Latin America, Spain, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Austria, Italy, Sweden, Finland, Liechtenstein, Slovakia and Croatia, as well as in parts of Germany and Switzerland – read a book set in one of these countries, or by an author from one of them; or a book that is #3 or #6 in a series Chipmunk Drizzled in Honey

6. Food Food Food…A Month of Comfort Food Days - January is full of food days, many of which are comfort foods for me, including National Soup Month; National Cream Puff Day; National Spaghetti Day; National Apricot Day; National Pie Day. Read a book by a comfort author, someone you always turn to for a read Dance in the Dark

7. New Years Day, New to You – new author ; new series, new release – as long as its “new” to you The Gift

8. Book Blitz Month - Libraries can get in on the action by recommending their favorite books to curl up with – ask your librarian for a recommendation; get a recommendation from a friend; or read a book that a friend has rated 4/5 stars Life Lessons

9. January 12 - Feast of Fabulous Wild Men - yes, this is a legit holiday in January - bare chested man (men) on the cover Inside Out

10. Reader’s Choice - anything you want to read – just because The Apprenticeship of Julian St. Albans

I'm done!

10/10
1. J is for January - Take Me, J.Kenner ★★★★ 1/3
2. Member of the Month-Fran-You Melted Me, Kari Gregg (short-Free on Kindle) ★★★ 1/8
3. Author of the Month - Mary Balogh, The Proposal ★★★★ 1/2
4. Many names of January - Ice on Cover -Iced, Karen Moning ★★★★ 1/8
5. January 6 - Three Wise Men Day/Ephiphany, 6th in Series - Any Man of Mine, Rachel Gibson ★★★★ 1/6
6. Food Food Food…A Month of Comfort Food Days - Guardian Angel, Julie Garwood ★★★ 1/14
7. New Years Day, New to You - It Started with a Kiss, Lindy Dale ★★★★ 1/3
8. Book Blitz Month - The Awakening, Erika Wilde ★★★★ 1/3
9. January 12 - Feast of Fabulous Wild Men - The Perfect Play, Jaci Burton ★★★ 1/14
10. Reader’s Choice- In Your Dreams, Kristan Higgins ★★★★★ 1/12

January Monthly Challenge
10/10

1. J is for January Uninvited Sophie Jordan 01/06
2. Member of the Month Again the Magic Lisa Kleypas 01/22
3. Author of the Month The Duke of Dark Desires Miranda Neville 01/15
4. Many names of January Iced Karen Marie Moning01/05
5. Three Wise Men Day/Ephiphany Be Still My Vampire Heart Kerrelyn Sparks 01/13
6. A Month of Comfort Food Days Need You Tonight Marquita Valentine 01/08
7. New Years Day, New to You Facing the Music Andrea Laurence 01/07
8. Book Blitz Month Say Yes to the Marquess Tessa Dare 01/02
9. January 12 - Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Burned Karen Marie Moning 01/21
10. Reader’s Choice The Summoning Paula Black 01/03

2015 January Monthly Challenge

0/10 Completed


01. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
One in a Million by Jill Shalvis
02. Member of the Month ~ Fran: Fran has been a member of RRRC since March 2010. Read a book on Fran’s shelf or a book published in 2010 or March (of any year).
One in a Million by Susan Mallery
OR
Duncan's Bride by Linda Howard
03. Author of the Month ~ Mary Balogh: Read any book by Mary Balogh or any author with her first or last name. You could also read a book set in the UK or Canada; a book published in 1985; a book featuring a teacher; or a book that was nominated/won a Quill Award.
Slightly Tempted by Mary Balogh
OR
Only Enchanting by Mary Balogh
04. Many names of January: Read a book that has a tree, a heart, ice or something that flys with wind (kite/bird/paper plane) on the cover.
A Reason to Love by Alexis Morgan
OR
A Taste of Ice by Hanna Martine
05. Three Wise Men Day/Ephiphany (January 6): Celebrated in Latin America, Spain, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Austria, Italy, Sweden, Finland, Liechtenstein, Slovakia and Croatia, as well as in parts of Germany and Switzerland – Read a book set in one of these countries, or by an author from one of them; or a book that is #3 or #6 in a series.
The Handmaiden's Necklace by Kat Martin
OR
Rule's Bride by Kat Martin
OR
Last Wolf Watching by Rhyannon Byrd
06. Food Food Food…A Month of Comfort Food Days - January is full of food days, many of which are comfort foods for me, including National Soup Month; National Cream Puff Day; National Spaghetti Day; National Apricot Day; National Pie Day. Read a book by a comfort author, someone you always turn to for a read.
Quinn's Woman by Susan Mallery
07. New Years Day: New to You – new author; new series, new release – as long as its “new” to you.
Turn Up the Heat by Kimberly Kincaid
OR
Find My Way Home by Michele Summers
OR
Better Than Chocolate by Sheila Roberts
08. Book Blitz Month: Libraries can get in on the action by recommending their favorite books to curl up with – ask your librarian for a recommendation; get a recommendation from a friend; or read a book that a friend has rated 4/5 stars.
Arsenic And Old Armor by May McGoldrick
OR
Theron Destiny by Rebecca Lorino Pond
09. Feast of Fabulous Wild Men (January 12): Yes, this is a legit holiday in January - bare chested man (men) on the cover.
Her Perfect Mate by Paige Tyler
OR
The Arrow by Monica McCarty
OR
The Skypirate by Justine Davis
10. Reader’s Choice: Anything you want to read – just because


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I'm in for the usual - all 10!

January Monthly Challenge

1. J is for January~ 7th Heaven, james patterson...finished~01.27.2015

2. Member of the Month – Fran~ Beautiful Bastard, christina lauren

3. Author of the Month – Mary Balogh~ The Proposal

4. Many names of January~ Shadow Spell, nora roberts...finished~01.04.2015

5. January 6 - Three Wise Men Day/Ephiphany~ Biting Cold, chloe neill(#6 in a series)

6. Food Food Food…A Month of Comfort Food Days~ Murder a la Mode, g.a. mckevett

7. New Years Day, New to You~ Pegasus: A Novel, danielle steel

8. Book Blitz Month~ The Cuckoo's Calling, robert galbraith

9. January 12 - Feast of Fabulous Wild Men~ Midnight Man, lisa marie rice

10. Reader’s Choice~ 1022 Evergreen Place, debbie macomber...finished~01.21.2015

I'm in.


READ: 0/10

1. J is for January - Then Came You - Jill Shalvis
2. Member of the Month - Fran - Mockingjay - Suzanne Collins
3. Author of the Month - Mary Balogh - Simply Magic - Mary Balogh
4. Many names of January - The Name of the Wind - Patrick Rothfuss (tree on cover)
5. Three Wise Men Day - Master of Craving - Karen Tabke (#3)
6. Food Food Food - Revenant - Larissa Ione
7. New Years Day, New to You - Clean Sweep - Ilona Andrews (new series)
8. Book Blitz Month - Moloka'i - Alan Brennert
9. Feast of Fabulous Wild Men - Light My Fire - G.A. Aiken
10. Reader’s Choice - Archer's Voice - Mia Sheridan

I'm in

1. J is for January - Stormwalker by Allyson James - 24/1
2. Member of the Month - Shaken - 27/1
3. Author of the Month - First Comes Marriage
4. Many names of January - Fate's Edge (tree)
5. Three Wise Men Day - The Scarletti Curse - 3/1
6. Food Food Food - Slave to Sensation - 2/1
7. New Years Day, New to You - An Affair with Mr. Kennedy - 24/1
8. Book Blitz Month - Daughter of Smoke and Bone
9. Feast of Fabulous Wild Men - Insatiable - 21/1
10. Reader’s Choice - Lethal Rider - 1/1



FINISHED



NOT DOING
I'm giving up on Fate's Edge because I'm just not getting into Bayou Moon. I'm not completely giving up on it but it's not going to happen this month.

I'M IN.

9/10 READ
1. Just a Bit Obsessed 1/1
2.-------------------------------------
3. First Class Package 1/3
4.First Time 1/7
5. Here Comes Trouble 1/2
6. Cross Checking 1/4
7.Off Campus 1/8
8. Melting Ice 7 1/3
9. Up In Flames 1/1
10 Never Was a Stranger 1/3

1. J is for January - Rule - Jay Crownover
2. Member of the Month – Tangled - Karen Erickson
3. Author of the Month – Morgan and Archer - Grace Burrowes
4. Many names of January - Blood Magic - Jennifer Lyon
5. January 6 - Three Wise Men Day/Ephiphany - A Kiss To Kill - Nina Bruhns
6. Food Food Food…A Month of Comfort Food Days - Brazen - Kelley Armstrong
7. New Years Day, New to You – One Week Girlfriend - Monica Murphy
8. Book Blitz Month - Moon Dance - J.R. Rain
9. January 12 - Feast of Fabulous Wild Men - Final Lap - Erin McCarthy
10. Reader’s Choice - Something About You - Julie James

RRRC 2015 January Monthly Challenge


Duration: 01.01.2015 - 01.31.2015
Books Read 4/10

✔ 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'.
Small Favor by Jim Butcher 01.01.2015 (★★★★)
✔ 2. Member of the Month – Fran - Fran has been a member of RRRC since March 2010. Read a book on Fran’s shelf or a book published in 2010 or March.
A New World: Taken by Jim O'Brien - 01.02.2015 (★★★)
3. Author of the Month – Mary Balogh – read any book by Mary Balogh or any author with her first or last name
Simply Magic by Mary Balogh
✔ 4. Many names of January - "In Finnish, the month is called tammikuu, meaning month of the oak, but the original meaning was the month of the heart of winter, as tammi has initially meant axis or core. In Czech this month is called leden, meaning ice month In Ukrainian it is січень meaning cutting or slicing perhaps referring to the wind." – read a book that has a tree, a heart, ice or something that flys with wind (bird) on the cover
Passions 2 - Binding Passion by Katherine Kingston - 01.02.2015 (★★★)
5. January 6 - Three Wise Men Day/Ephiphany celebrated in Latin America, Spain, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Austria, Italy, Sweden, Finland, Liechtenstein, Slovakia and Croatia, as well as in parts of Germany and Switzerland – read a book set in one of these countries, or by an author from one of them; or a book that is #3 or #6 in a series
Alpha and Omega 3 - Vampire Mine by Aline Hunter
6. Food Food Food…A Month of Comfort Food Days - January is full of food days, many of which are comfort foods for me, including National Soup Month; National Cream Puff Day; National Spaghetti Day; National Apricot Day; National Pie Day. Read a book by a comfort author, someone you always turn to for a read

✔ 7. New Years Day, New to You – new author; new series, new release – as long as its “new” to you
Loving Dangerously 1 - Dangerously Mine by A.M. Griffin - 01.01.2015 (★★★)
8. Book Blitz Month - Libraries can get in on the action by recommending their favorite books to curl up with – ask your librarian for a recommendation; get a recommendation from a friend; or read a book that a friend has rated 4/5 stars

9. January 12 - Feast of Fabulous Wild Men - yes, this is a legit holiday in January - bare chested man (men) on the cover
Alpha and Omega 4 - Alpha Mine by Aline Hunter
10. Reader’s Choice - anything you want to read – just because

RRRC ~ January Monthly Challenge
1/1/15 ~ 1/31/15
6/6 read

1. J is for January - John Whiltshire Love is a Stranger 1/8/15 4♥

2. Member of the Month – Fran - Going Up 1/27/15 3.5♥

6. Food Food Food…A Month of Comfort Food Days - Dark Skye 1/26/15 4♥

7. New Years Day, New to You –The Winter Courtship Rituals of Fur-Bearing Critters 1/30/15 4♥


9. January 12 - Feast of Fabulous Wild Men - 1/30/15 3 ♥
10. Reader’s Choice - MacRieve 1/17/15 5♥

I'm in for all 10!

read 1/10

1. J is for January -Foul Play by Janet Evanovich
2. Member of the Month - Fran -
3. Author of the Month - Mary Balogh -
4. Many names of January -
5. Three Wise Men Day -
6. Food Food Food -
7. New Years Day, New to You -
8. Book Blitz Month -
9. Feast of Fabulous Wild Men -
10. Reader’s Choice -

9/9 ~~ finished Jan 29th



Member of the Month -
Candy Man by Amy Lane ~ 1/4/15 ~ 4★
Author of the Month -
Blue Days by Mary Calmes ~ 1/3/15 ~ 3.5★
Many names of January -
Smoky Mountain Dreams by Leta Blake ~ 1/29/15 ~ 4★
January 6 -
Fluid by Jordan Castillo Price ~ 1/5/15 ~ 4★
Food Food Food -
Blue Mountain by Cardeno C. ~ 1/8/15 ~ 3.5★
New to You –
Willy the Kinky Elf & His Bad-Ass Reindeer by Candi Kay ~ 1/8/15 ~ 3.5★
Book Blitz Month -
The Biker's Pup by Sean Michael ~ 1/10/15 ~ 3★
Feast of Fabulous Wild Men -
David's Selfie by Daisy Harris ~ 1/11/15 ~ 3.5★
Reader’s Choice -
A King Undone by Cooper Davis ~ 1/2/15 ~ 3★

January Monthly Challenge
January 1, 2015 - January 31, 2015
3/3

Member of the Month (Fran):
Read a book on Fran’s shelf.
Backstage Pass

New Years Day, New to You:
New author; new series, new release – as long as its “new” to you.
Blame It on the Mistletoe

Reader's Choice:
Anything you want to read – just because.
Do Not Disturb

I'm in.


Books Read = 0/10


1. J is for January:
2. Member of the Month:
3. Author of the Month:
4. The Many Names of January:
5. January 6:
6. Food Food Food:
7. New Years Day, New to You:
8. Book Blitz Month:
9. January 12:
10. Readers Choice:

January Monthly Challenge

1. J is for January - J.D. Robb ---- Midnight in Death
2. Member of the Month – Fran ---- Blood Heat ---- Maria Lima
3. Author of the Month – A Modern Witch ---- Debora Geary
4. Many names of January - Killer Insight ---- Victoria Laurie
5. Three Wise Men Day – Blood Kin ---- Maria Lima
6. Food Food Food…A Month of Comfort Food Days - The Ghoul Next Door ---- Victoria Laurie
7. New Years Day, New to You – Maggie Get Your Gun ---- Kate Danley
8. Book Blitz Month - Conspiracy in Death ---- J.D. Robb
9. Feast of Fabulous Wild Men ---- Maggie for Hire ---- Kate Danley
10. Reader’s Choice - Blood Bargain ---- Maria Lima

10/10

I'm in for all
January Monthly Challenge
01/10

1. J is for January - Hell's knights Bella Jewel 01/01
2. Member of the Month - Fran -
3. Author of the Month - Mary Balogh -
4. Many names of January -
5. Three Wise Men Day -
6. Food Food Food -
7. New Years Day, New to You -
8. Book Blitz Month -
9. Feast of Fabulous Wild Men -
10. Reader’s Choice -

I'm in! Probably for 5, maybe more :)

January Monthly Challenge
Books Read = 5/5


1. J is for January:
2. Member of the Month:Me! Unwrapping Hank 1/3
3. Author of the Month-Mary Balogh:
4. The Many Names of January:
5. Three Wise Men Day:
6. Food Food Food:Holiday Outing 1/7
7. New Years Day, New to You:Dust of Snow 1/2
8. Book Blitz Month:The Blinding Light 1/5
9. Feast of Fabulous Wild Men:
10. Readers Choice:Sweet and Sour 1/10

0/10

Count me in for 5

1. J is for January -

5. January 6 - Three Wise Men Day/Ephiphany -

7. New Years Day, New to You – new author; new series, new release –

9. January 12 - Feast of Fabulous Wild Men –

10. Reader’s Choice -

I'm in for all ten. Will post as I go.

I'm in for all 10

10/10. DONE!

January Monthly Challenge

1. J is for January -
Devil's Game by Joanna wylde. ****

2. Member of the Month – Read a book on Fran’s shelf - romantic suspense shelf
Willing Captive by belle aurora ***

3. Author of the Month – Mary Balogh – read any book by Mary Balogh
Slightly Married. ****

4. Many names of January -
Ann Cleeves. Raven Black ****

5. January 6.
The Spanish Husband by Michelle Reid **

6. Food Food Food…A Month of Comfort author
calculated in death by JD Robb. *****

7. New Years Day, New to You – new author; new series, new release – as long as its “new” to you
. Hetta coffers series. Just the pits by Jinx Schwartz ***

8. Book Blitz Month -
No Such Thing As A Secret no such thing as a secret by shelly fredman *****

9. January 12 - Feast of Fabulous Wild Men - yes, this is a legit holiday in January - bare chested man (men) on the cover
. Until Trevor. Until Trevor by Aurora Rose Reynolds ***

10. Reader’s Choice - anything you want to read – just because
No such thing as a good blind date by Shelly Fredman *****

RRRC Monthly - COMPLETE
January 1, 2015 - January 31, 2015


☑ January

10/10

1. J is for January - How to Train Your Dom in Five Easy Steps (1/2) ★★★★½
2. Member of the Month - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (1/14) ★★★★★
3. Author of the Month - First Comes Marriage (1/9) ★★★★★
4. Many names of January - Black Dog Blues (1/18) ★★★★★
5. Three Wise Men Day/Ephiphany - Flight of Magpies (1/7) ★★★★★
6. Food Food Food…A Month of Comfort Food Days - Forever Promised (1/15) ★★★★½
7. New Years Day, New to You – Moloka'i (1/19) ★★★★★
8. Book Blitz Month - Poison Princess (1/3) ★★★★
9. Feast of Fabulous Wild Men - Finding Home (1/1) ★★★
10. Choice - Pilgrimage (1/4) ★★★★

10/10

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'. Lorelei James-Long Hard Ride 1/14

2. Member of the Month – Fran - Fran has been a member of RRRC since March 2010. Here is a link to Fran’s shelves. Read a book on Fran’s shelf or a book published in 2010 or March (of any year) Reaper's Property (on Fran's shelf)

3. Author of the Month – Mary Balogh – read any book by Mary Balogh or any author with her first or last name.

You could also read a book set in the UK or Canada; a book published in 1985; a book featuring a teacher; or a book that was nominated/won a Quill Award (https://web.archive.org/web/200805310...)
Mary Eason-Seeking Evil 1/27/15


4. Many names of January - read a book that has a tree, a heart, ice or something that flys with wind (kite/bird/paper plane) on the cover (heart) 1/21

5. January 6 – read a book that is #3 or #6 in a series Five Miles 1/11 (#3 of Gypsy Brothers)

6. Food Food Food…A Month of Comfort Food Days - Read a book by a comfort author, someone you always turn to for a read Rock Courtship 1/16

7. New Years Day, New to You – new author; new series, new release – as long as its “new” to you Any Way We Want 1/2

8. Book Blitz Month -get a recommendation from a friend That Man 1 1/8

9. January 12 - Feast of Fabulous Wild Men - yes, this is a legit holiday in January - bare chested man (men) on the cover- 1/7

10. Reader’s Choice - anything you want to read – just because Three Years 1/11

January Monthly Challenge
8/8 read


1. J is for January: Hotel Memória ✔

2. Member of the Month: The Scorch Trials ✔

3. Author of the Month: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ✔

4. Many names of January: A Little Something Different ✔

5. January 6 - Three Wise Men Day/Ephiphany celebrated in Latin America, Spain, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Austria, Italy, Sweden, Finland, Liechtenstein, Slovakia and Croatia, as well as in parts of Germany and Switzerland – read a book set in one of these countries, or by an author from one of them; or a book that is #3 or #6 in a series

6. Food Food Food…A Month of Comfort Food Days: Shopaholic on Honeymoon ✔

7. New Years Day, New to You: First Grave on the Right ✔

8. Book Blitz Month: Triptych ✔

9. January 12 - Feast of Fabulous Wild Men - yes, this is a legit holiday in January - bare chested man (men) on the cover

10. Reader’s Choice: Anya's Ghost ✔

January Monthly Challenge

COMPLETED! 8/8

1. J is for January - Gathering Tinder 1/8 4*
2. Member of the Month - Fran -The Will
3. Author of the Month - Mary Balogh - The Ideal Wife 1/13 4*
4. Many names of January -Taste of Torment
5. Three Wise Men Day - Charred Hope 1/14 4*
6. Food Food Food - Marked By The Vampire 1/15 4*
7. New Years Day, New to You - Bite Me 1/10 4*
8. Book Blitz Month - Storm's Heart 1/12 4*
9. Feast of Fabulous Wild Men - Blood Fest: Chasing Destiny 1/21 3 1/2
10. Reader’s Choice - Beauty Dates the Beast 1/6 3*

I have decided to try for 10 each month in the New Year, so here goes.

Progress: 10/10

1. J is for January - Juliet Dark author of The Demon Lover 01/11/15
2. Member of the Month - Fran - A Table for Three by Lainey Reese 01/14/15
3. Author of the Month - Mary Balogh -(book set in UK)Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks 01/28/15
4. Many names of January -(tree on cover) 01/27/15
5. Three Wise Men Day -Never Love a Highlander by Maya Banks 01/31/15 (Book 3 McCabe trilogy)
6. Food Food Food -Rock Chick Regret by Kristen Ashley 01/17/15
7. New Years Day, New to You - Axel by Harper Sloan 01/18/15
8. Book Blitz Month - Hot, Rich and Dominant - The Complete Collection by Amy Valenti 01/31/15
9. Feast of Fabulous Wild Men -The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks 01/10/15
10. Reader’s Choice - The Baumgartners Plus One by Selena Kitt 01/11/15

I'm in and here's my list..

READ – 2 OUT OF 6

1.J is for January – Beautiful Oblivion Jamie McGuire

2. Member of the Month – 10 Ways to Steal your Lover by Dee Tenorio2 Stars (1.1.2015)

4. Many names of January – Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn (Heart on Cover)

7. New Years Day, New to You – Something Wild by Lexi Ryan

9. January 12 - Feast of Fabulous Wild Men – Seven Years by Dannika Dark

10. Reader’s Choice - Unfixable by Tessa Bailey 4.5 Stars (2.1.2015)

Read: 10/10


1. J is for January: The Boy with the Painful Tattoo 1.5 ★★★★☆

2. Member of the Month – Fran: The Blinding Light 1.13 ★★★★☆

3. Author of the Month – Mary Balogh: Before Jamaica Lane 1.6 ★★★★★

4. Many names of January: The Burnt Toast B&B 1.18 ★★★☆☆

5. January 6: Fated for Forever 1.11 ★★☆☆☆

6. Food Food Food…A Month of Comfort Food Days: The Dark Tide 1.12 ★★★★★

7. New Years Day, New to You: Deep Desires 1.12 ★★★★☆

8. Book Blitz Month: Heat Seeker 1.17 ★★★☆☆

9. January 12 - Feast of Fabulous Wild Men: Slave to Sensation 1.17 ★★★★☆

10. Reader’s Choice: Healing 1.7 ★★★☆☆

its been a while since i've actually done this one - so i'll join in ;)

1. J is for January - Born in Death (J.D. Robb) - PIFM

2. Member of the Month – Fran - Fran has been a member of RRRC since March 2010. Here is a link to Fran’s shelves. Read a book on Fran’s shelf or a book published in 2010 or March (of any year)

3. Author of the Month – Mary Balogh - The Escape (also fits RT challenge)

4. Many names of January - "In Finnish, the month is called tammikuu, meaning month of the oak, but the original meaning was the month of the heart of winter, as tammi has initially meant axis or core. In Czech this month is called leden, meaning ice month In Ukrainian it is січень meaning cutting or slicing perhaps referring to the wind." – read a book that has a tree, a heart, ice or something that flys with wind (kite/bird/paper plane) on the cover

5. January 6 - Three Wise Men Day/Ephiphany celebrated in Latin America, Spain, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Austria, Italy, Sweden, Finland, Liechtenstein, Slovakia and Croatia, as well as in parts of Germany and Switzerland – read a book set in one of these countries, or by an author from one of them; or a book that is #3 or #6 in a series

6. Food Food Food…A Month of Comfort Food Days - January is full of food days, many of which are comfort foods for me, including National Soup Month; National Cream Puff Day; National Spaghetti Day; National Apricot Day; National Pie Day. Read a book by a comfort author, someone you always turn to for a read

7. New Years Day, New to You – new author; new series, new release – as long as its “new” to you

8. Book Blitz Month - Libraries can get in on the action by recommending their favorite books to curl up with – ask your librarian for a recommendation; get a recommendation from a friend; or read a book that a friend has rated 4/5 stars

9. January 12 - Feast of Fabulous Wild Men - yes, this is a legit holiday in January - bare chested man (men) on the cover

10. Reader’s Choice - anything you want to read – just because

January Monthly Challenge


Goal: 5/5

✓3. Author of the Month: Mary Balogh
Read any book by Mary Balogh
Or any author with her first or last name
Or read a book set in the UK or Canada
Or a book published in 1985
A book featuring a teacher
Or a book that was nominated/won a Quill Award
      Neverfall by Brodi Ashton (01/01/15)

✓4. Many names of January
Read a book that has a tree, a heart, ice or something that flys with wind on the cover
      Bad Romeo by Leisa Rayven (01/14/15)

✓8. Book Blitz Month
Ask your librarian for a recommendation
Get a recommendation from a friend
Or read a book that a friend has rated 4/5 stars
      No Reverse by Marion Croslydon (01/10/15)

✓9. January 12
Read a book with a bare chested man (men) on the cover
      Phoenix: The Rising by Bette Maybee (01/17/15)

✓10. Reader’s Choice
Anything you want to read – just because
      Skygods by Sarah Latchaw (01/06/15)

Duration: 1/1/15 - 1/31/15

0/5

1. J is for January - Joss WareNight Resurrected

3. Author of the Month – Mary Balogh – First Comes Marriage

5. January 6 - Sixth Grave on the Edge

7. New Years Day, New to You –Forged in Fire

9. January 12 - Feast of Fabulous Wild Men -Stolen Chances

0/10 Completed



January Monthly Challenge – Ends 1/31/2015
1. J is for January- Jahanara by Kathryn Lasky
2. Member of the Month- Fateful by Claudia Gray
3. Author of the Month- Victoria by Anna Kirwan
4. Many names of January- One Hundred Names by Cecelia Ahern
5. January 6 - Three Wise Men Day/Ephiphany- Isabel by Carolyn Meyer
6. Food Food Food…A Month of Comfort Food Days- Leigh Ann's Civil War by Ann Rinaldi
7. New Years Day, New to You- The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean Marie Auel
8. Book Blitz Month- The Memoirs of Mary Queen of Scots by Carolly Erickson
9. January 12 - Feast of Fabulous Wild Men- The Ghost and Katie Coyle by Anne Kelleher
10. Reader’s Choice- The Next Queen of Heaven by Gregory Maguire

RRRC - Monthly Reaading Challenge: January

0/10 read

1. J is for January: Before You Go by Clare James
2. Member of the Month – Fran: Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs

3. Author of the Month – Mary Balogh – read any book by Mary Balogh or any author with her first or last name. You could also read a book set in the UK or Canada; a book published in 1985; a book featuring a teacher; or a book that was nominated/won a Quill Award (https://web.archive.org/web/200805310...)

4. Many names of January: Blameless by Gail Carriger
5. January 6 - Three Wise Men Day/Ephiphany: Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison
6. Food Food Food…A Month of Comfort Food Days:
7. New Years Day, New to You – new author: Unexpected by Amity Cross
8. Book Blitz Month: Hard Rock Arrangement by Ava Lore
9. January 12 - Feast of Fabulous Wild Men: Private Practice by Samanthe Beck
10. Reader’s Choice:

I'm in!

2015 January Monthly Challenge
Duration: Jan 1 ~ Jan 31
0/10 Read

1. 'J' is for..: Jay Crownover, Nash
2. Hiya Fran!: The Temptation by Erika Wilde
3. UK Setting: The Dream Hunter by Laura Kinsale
4. Many Names of January: Love Hacked by Penny Reid
5. Three Wise Men Day: Before Jamaica Lane by Samantha Young
6. Comfort Food For Days: Clean Sweep by Ilona Andrews
7. New Year, New to You: Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts
8. Book Blitz Month: The King by J.R. Ward
9. Feast of Fab Wild Men: Play by Kylie Scott
10. Thanks for the Pick Joyce!: Splintered by A.G. Howard

I'm in.


January Monthly Challenge

1. J is for January - 1/6/15

2. Book published in 2010 or March -

3. Mary Balogh – read any book by Mary Balogh or any author with her first or last name

4. Many names of January - 1/8/15

5. January 6 - (CR)

6. Food Food Food…A Month of Comfort Food Days -Read a book by a comfort author, someone you always turn to for a read

7. New Years Day, New to You – 1/1/15

9. Feast of Fabulous Wild Men - 1/10/15

10. Reader’s Choice - 1/3/15

5 read



2. Member of the Month – Dead as a Door nail by Charlaine Harris read 1-26-15

3. Author of the Month – Mary Monroe read1-3-15

6. Food Food Food…A Month of Comfort Food Days - Brian Keene A Gathering Of Crows. read 1-09-15

7. New Years Day, New to You Pepper Winters (Tears of Tess read 1-26-15)

10. Reader’s Choice Infamous by S. Kenyon read 1-24-15

I'm in for 8.

0/8 Read

1. J is for January: When the Rogue Returns by Sabrina Jeffries
2. Hi Fran! Wrecked by Shiloh Walker
3. FAC: Slightly Sinful by Mary Balogh
4. January 6: Biting Cold by Chloe Neill
5. Food, Food, Food: Say Yes to the Marquess by Tessa Dare
6. New Year, New to You: Revenant by Larissa Ione
7. Wild Men Day: Light My Fire by G.A. Aiken
8. My Choice: Hunt the Darkness by Alexandra Ivy

I'm in for 10


1. J is for January -Juliet
2. Member of the Month - Fran -Eleanor & Park
3. Author of the Month - Mary Balogh -The Proposal
4. Many names of January -Another Piece of My Heart
5. Three Wise Men Day -The Shadow of the Wind
6. Food Food Food -Crystal Cove
7. New Years Day, -New to You -Come Fill Me
8. Book Blitz Month -
9. Feast of Fabulous Wild Men -Kodiak's Claim
10. Reader’s Choice -

Okay I am in for all 10.

1. Jayne Ann Krentz....... Done ... January 2nd 2015
2. from Fran's shelves...... Done......january 17th 2015
3. Mary Balogh.......... Done... January 5th 2015
4. ice on the cover ...... Done..... January 22th 2015
5. 3rd in a series....... Done.... January 21st 2015
6. my comfort writer
7. new writer to me ............Done....january 8th 2015
8. rated 5 stars by a friend ..... Done....january 27th 2015
9. bare chested guy on cover
10. just because......

January Monthly Challenge

✔1. J is for January:
-- Just One Kiss – Susan Mallery
-- 01.02 ★★★★
✔2. Member of the Month – Fran:
-- Comfort Food – Kitty Thoms (Fran’s Read shelf; pubbed March 2010)
-- 01.07 ★★★★
✔3. Author of the Month – Mary Balogh:
-- Heart of Winter – Carol Marlene Smith (set in Canada)
-- 01.08 ★★
✔4. Many names of January:
-- Willow Springs – Toni Blake (tree on cover)
-- 01.06 ★★★★
✔5. January 6 - Three Wise Men Day/Ephiphany:
-- Hot Ticket – Olivia Cunning (#3 in series)
-- 01.09 ★★★★
✔6. Food Food Food…A Month of Comfort Food Days:
-- Come A Little Bit Closer – Bella Andre
-- 01.10 ★★★★
✔7. New Years Day, New to You:
-- A Barker Family Christmas Novella – Juliana Stone (Nov 2014 release)
-- 01.10 ★★★
✔8. Book Blitz Month:
-- Hold on to Me – Elizabeth Naughton (recommended by Sunshine in this month’s PIFM)
-- 01.12 ★★★★★
9. January 12 - Feast of Fabulous Wild Men:
-- Prelude To A Seduction – Lotchie Burton

✔10. Reader's Choice:
-- Two of a Kind – Susan Mallery
-- 01.04 ★★★★★

January Monthly Challenge
8/8 DONE

1. J is for January - Just To Be With You 1/1
2. Member of the Month – Fran - SKIP
3. Author of the Month – Mary Balogh – A Precious Jewel 1/6
4. Many names of January - (bird on the cover) The Miniaturist 1/6
5. January 6 - Party Lines 1/18
6. Food Food Food… - Time Out 1/9
7. New Years Day, New to You – (new series) Into the Shadows 1/4
8. Book Blitz Month - SKIP
9. January 12 - Feast of Fabulous Wild Men Any Way You Want It 1/7
10. Reader’s Choice - Landline 1/4

I'm in. I will add my list soon.