Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

5/10 Done

1. D Title - Dominic by Elizabeth Amber
2. Dec B-day (Lauren)-The Burning by Susan Squires 12/9 ****
3. Ohio - High Stakes by Erin McCarthy
4. Winter title - Deep kiss of Winter - Kresley Cole et al
5. Christmas theme - Holidays Are Hell - Anthology
6. Child Character - Beauty Sleep: A Retelling of Sleeping Beauty by Cameron Dokey 12/4 ***
7. May/December - A Girl's Guide to Vampires by Katie MacAlister 12/5 ***
8. Challenge Book - Master of Swords by Angela Knight (Paranormal Romance December) 12/3 ****
9. Serial Romance - Edge of Danger by Rhyannon Byrd
10. Reader's Choice - The Hunger by Susan Squires 12/7 ****

To Read


Done

5/10


1. December — Dangerously Attractive by Jenna Ryan — 12/08
2. Birthday — Love You to Death by Shannon K. Butcher (B-day celebrant - Shannon)
3. Geography (Ohio) — Mouth to Mouth by Erin McCarthy — 12/06
4. Winter — Snowy Night with a Stranger by Jane Feather et al. — 12/04
5. Christmas — Christmas Ransom by Jenna Ryan — 12/02
6. Child — My Soul to Lose by Rachel Vincent
7. My/December Affair — Dark Curse by Christine Feehan
8. Other Challenge — Hidden Currents by Christine Feehan (for the Serial Reader Challenge)
9. Explore a Genre: Category/Serial Romance — Kissing The Key Witness by Jenna Ryan — 12/09
10. Reader's Choice — Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan

[image error]

5/10 read

This is my first challenge. I hope I'm up to the test. Here are my books:

1. Starts with “D”: Deadly Desire by Keri Arthur
2. December B-Day: Start Me Up by Victoria Dahl (Susan)
3. Ohio: Casey by Lori Foster -- 12/3
4. Winter: Deep Kiss of Winter by Showalter/Cole -- 12/5
5. Christmas: Kissing Santa Claus , anthology by Donna Kauffman, et al. -- 12/1
6. Children’s Day: Artemis fowl by Eoin Colfer
7. May/December: Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas
8. Challenge: Stray by Rachel Vincent (Series Challenge) -- 12/2
9. Genre: Body Check by Elle Kennedy (Blaze) -- 12/10
10. Reader’s Choice: City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare (also a Series Challenge)

Still to Read:


Completed:

6/10
1. December: Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay
2. Birthday(Valerie): Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith
3. Geography: TBD
4. "Winter" Words: Big Sky Winter Rawhide & Lace\Unlikely Lover by Diana Palmer
5. Christmas Theme:Silent Night by Mary Higgins Clark
6. International Children's Day:The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
7. May/December Affair: My Immortal by Erin McCarthy
8. Challenge Holiday Gift: Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh (Paranormal Romance, To-Be-Read Clean-up challenge)
9. Explore-a-genre:Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
10. Reader's Choice:Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
[image error]

December Monthly Challenge:

Updated 12/11/09

4/10 completed

1. December - "D": The Duke by Gaelen Foley
2. December Birthday:Rumors by Anna Godbersen (Lauren's Shelf) 12.06.09
3. Geography - Ohio:
4. Winter Words - Cold:Baby, It's Cold Outside by Cathy Yardley 12.02.09
5. Christmas Theme:A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens 12.01.09
6. Children's Day:
7. May/December Age Difference:
8. Challenge Holiday Gift:
9. Serial Romance:Everybody's Hero by Tracy Kelleher 12.11.09
10.Reader's Choice:



[image error]

Congratulations, Shazzy!

5/10 read

1. Starts with "D": Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
2. B-Day (Lauren): Bergdorf Blondes A Novel by Plum Sykes 12/9
3. Ohio: Sucker Bet by Erin McCarthy 12/2
4. "Winter" word: Frostbite (Vampire Academy, #2) by Richelle Mead 12/10
5. Christmas Theme: Jingle Boy by Kieran Scott
6. International Children's Day: Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary 12/2
7. May/Dec Affair: Elegance by Kathleen Tessaro
8. Challenge Holiday Gift (Serial Readers Challenge): Chosen by P.C. Cast
9. Category/Serial Romance: His Lady Mistress by Elizabeth Rolls
10. Reader's Choice: The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart 12/5

1. "D" title...
-Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost
2. December B'day shelf...
-City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare (Jess, Valerie & Kristen)
3. Ohio - author, setting or character...
-Mouth To Mouth by Erin McCarthy
4. Theme - Winter...
-Ice by Linda Howard
5. Title - "Christmas" element...
-The Stupidest Angel A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror by Christopher Moore
6. International Childrens Day - child character ...
-Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
7. May/Dec affair..
-Burning Alive by Shannon K. Butcher
8. Challenge gift...
-Hotter After Midnight by Cynthia Eden (Read-the-month challenge)
9. Explore-a-genre - Serial romance...
-Night Shield by Nora Roberts
10. Pick-it-for-me challenge...
-Pack Challenge by Shelly Laurenston (Annvelwis' pick)


All done!!!

Update 12/11

6. International Children's Day: The Christmas Shoes by Donna VanLiere (12/10)

8. Challenge Holiday Gift: Abide with Me by Una McManus (A-Z Author) (12/2)

10. Reader's Choice: "The Fourth Gift" by Elizabeth Chadwick (12/8)
(from A Wilderness Christmas anthology)

Completed 3/10

6/10 [image error]

1. Starts with 'D': Death by Sudoku A Sudoku Mystery by Kaye Morgan Dec 5 3*
2. December BD: Valerie: To Romance a Charming Rogue A Novel OR Fire Study
3. Geography: Ohio: Christopher Moore: The Stupidest Angel A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror
4. Winter Words: Ice Blue by Anne Stuart Dec 11 3*
5. Christmas Theme: Candy for Christmas by Joanne Fluke Dec 5 3* + has recipes!
6. Internat'l Children's Day: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman Dec 74.5*
7. May/December: Dark Curse by Christine Feehan
8. Challenge Holiday Gift: Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones (also Paranormal Monthly Challenge, Winter Challenge, Pick-a-Shelf) Dec 4 ****
9. Explore-a-Genre: Category Romance: A Rogue For Christmas by Kate Huntington (Zebra Regency)
10. Reader's Choice: The Deeds of the Disturber by Elizabeth Peters Dec. 4 3.5*

6/10 Done

1. D Title - Dominic by Elizabeth Amber
2. Dec B-day (Lauren)-The Burning by Susan Squires 12/9 ****
3. Ohio - High Stakes by Erin McCarthy 12/11 *****
4. Winter title - Deep kiss of Winter - Kresley Cole et al
5. Christmas theme - Holidays Are Hell - Anthology
6. Child Character - Beauty Sleep: A Retelling of Sleeping Beauty by Cameron Dokey 12/4 ***
7. May/December - A Girl's Guide to Vampires by Katie MacAlister 12/5 ***
8. Challenge Book - Master of Swords by Angela Knight (Paranormal Romance December) 12/3 ****
9. Serial Romance - Edge of Danger by Rhyannon Byrd
10. Reader's Choice - The Hunger by Susan Squires 12/7 ****

To Read


Done

BJ Rose wrote: "8. Challenge Holiday Gift: Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones (also Paranormal Monthly Challenge, Winter Challenge, Pick-a-Shelf) Dec 4"

What did you think of Howl's Moving Castle? I read it a few months back and found it surprisingly clever. But I did not love it as I hoped I would.

6/10


1. December — Dangerously Attractive by Jenna Ryan — 12/08
2. Birthday — Love You to Death by Shannon K. Butcher (B-day celebrant - Shannon)
3. Geography (Ohio) — Mouth to Mouth by Erin McCarthy — 12/06
4. Winter — Snowy Night with a Stranger by Jane Feather et al. — 12/04
5. Christmas — Christmas Ransom by Jenna Ryan — 12/02
6. Child — My Soul to Lose by Rachel Vincent
7. My/December Affair — Dark Curse by Christine Feehan
8. Other Challenge — Hidden Currents by Christine Feehan (for the Serial Reader Challenge) — 12/11
9. Explore a Genre: Category/Serial Romance — Kissing The Key Witness by Jenna Ryan — 12/09
10. Reader's Choice — Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan

[image error]

December Monthly Challenge Update 12/12/09 = 4 / 10 read



1.D Title: - Dead to the World - Charlaine Harris -
2.Birthday: - (Valerie)Fire Study - Maria V. Snyder - Currently Reading
3.Ohio: Sue Grafton - R is for Ricochet -
4.Winter: - Stone Cold - David Baldacci -
5.Christmas: - The Christmas Eve Bride - Lynne Graham - 02 Dec 2009
6.Child: - TBD
7.May/December: - To Love An Older Man - Debbi Rawlins
8.Another Challenge: - (Serial Reader's Challenge)Magic Study - Maria V. Snyder - 05 Dec 2009
9.Category book: - You-Can't-Make-Me Bride - Leanne Banks - 01 Dec 2009
10.Reader's Choice: - A Room With a View - E.M. Forster - 11 Dec 2009

4/10


1. December: Read a book which title starts with "D" Duchess By Night by Eloisa James

2. Birthday: Read a book from a December B-day celebrant. Highland Knight by Cindy Miles (Lauren's shelf)

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Ohio. Santa, Babyanthology by Jennifer Crusie

4. "Winter" Words: Read a book that has a "winter" word it its title (winter, frost, cold, ice, snow, etc).

5. Christmas Theme: Read a book that has a "Christmas" word in its title (mistletoe, christmas, holiday, santa, reindeer, etc) or has a Christmas theme cover.

6. International Children's Day: Read a book that has a prominent child character.

7. May/December Affair: Read a book that features a relationship where there is a considerable "age" difference between the pair.

8. Challenge Holiday Gift: Read a book that you need for another challenge. Be sure to say for which challenge The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter (Serial Reader's Challenge)

9. Explore-a-genre: Read a "category" or "serial" romance. (Ex. Mills & Boon, Harlequin, Candlelight, etc)

10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-Form Me Challenge, your recommended book.

Kasia wrote: "BJ Rose wrote: "8. Challenge Holiday Gift: Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones (also Paranormal Monthly Challenge, Winter Challenge, Pick-a-Shelf) Dec 4"

What did you think of Howl's Moving Castle..."

Kasia, I was looking for something light, and it was definitely that. I wasn't sure I'd really like it at the beginning - Sophie seemed like a whiner at first, and that was a bit of a turnoff. but things picked up once she got into the castle. I also thought it was clever, and if I'd been looking for a moral (which I wasn't), it would be that good things can happen at the strangest times. I'm basically a child at heart, so I enjoy a good fantasy - I gave this one 4*

I found it very clever too, maybe a bit weird too, but being a child at heart myself I totally get the 4 star rating ;)

December Monthly Challenge:

Updated 12/12/09

5/10 completed

1. December - "D": The Duke by Gaelen Foley 112.12.09
2. December Birthday:Rumors by Anna Godbersen (Lauren's Shelf) 12.06.09
3. Geography - Ohio:E is for Evidence by Sue Grafton
4. Winter Words - Cold:Baby, It's Cold Outside by Cathy Yardley 12.02.09
5. Christmas Theme:A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens 12.01.09
6. Children's Day:
7. May/December Age Difference:
8. Challenge Holiday Gift:The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie by Jennifer Ashley (Of a Royal Line Challenge)
9. Serial Romance:Everybody's Hero by Tracy Kelleher 12.11.09
10.Reader's Choice:







[image error]

8/10 done
1. December: Read a book which title starts with "D"
Don't Look Down - Suzanne Enoch * Finished December 12
2. Birthday: Read a book from a December B-day celebrant.
Inkheart by Cornelia Funke (Kristen)
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Ohio.
Fast Women - Jennifer Crusie
4. "Winter" Words:
Dead of Winter (CSI:NY # 1) - Stuart Kaminsky * finished December 5
5. Christmas Theme: Christmas Bonus - Lori Foster * Finished December 3
6. International Children's Day: Gone - Michael Grant * Finished December 4
7. May/December Affair: Anyone But you - Jennifer Crusie * Finished December 6
8. Challenge Holiday Gift: Read a book that you need for another challenge. Be sure to say for which challenge.
Fractured - Karin Slaughter (Serial Reader Challenge) * Finished December 9
9. Explore-a-genre: Talk About Sex - Vicky Lewis Thompson (Harlequin Blaze)* Finished December 2
10. Reader's Choice Size 14 is not fat either - Meg Cabot * Finished December 2

2/5 done so far

1. December: Drop Dead Delicious A Maggie and Odessa Mystery by Jill Brock
2. Birthday: ---
3. Geography: ---
4. "Winter" Words: Ice by Linda Howard
5. Christmas Theme: Shakespeare's Christmas by Charlaine Harris - 12/8
6. International Children's Day: ---
7. May/December Affair: ---
8. Challenge Holiday Gift: ---
9. Explore-a-genre: The Master Player by Emma Darcy - 12/12
10. Reader's Choice: Scandal by Carolyn Jewel

5/10 (50%). Finished my May/December romance. Though, I think 5 years is not that crazy of an age difference. My husband is 8-9 years different in age from me, and I don't notice a thing ;)

D for December..............Divine Misdemeanors by Laurell K Hamilton - 12/9, ★★★
Birthday (Mel)................It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas
Ohio Author...................Welcome to Temptation by Jennifer Crusie - 12/2, ★★★★1/2
Winter Title...................Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas
Christmas Title.............A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas
Child in Book.................Girl in the Arena by Lise Haines - 12/7, ★★
May/December..............Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas - 12/12, ★★★★1/2
Challenge (serial)..........Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas
Category Book...............Stress & The City by Stephanie Rowe - Dec 6, ★★★
Pick-It Book...................Kiss & Hell by Dakota Cassidy

2 of 10
1. "D" title- Greenfire by Saranne Dawson

2. December B'day shelf- All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris (Valerie)

3. Ohio - author, setting or character- The Baby Farm by Karen Harper

4. Theme – Winter- Icefire by Robert Wilson

5. Title - "Christmas" element- Silent Night by Mary Higgins Clark

6. International Childrens Day - child character-Thirteenth Child by Patricia C. Wrede

7. May/Dec affair- Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris

8. Challenge gift-Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire(read the month)

9. Explore-a-genre - Serial romance-Restless Hearts by Marta Perry(Love Inspired) December 12th

10. Reader’s choice-The Little Giant of Aberdeen County by Tiffany Baker December 8th

UPDATE - DECEMBER 12 - Sorry, I'm a day late - chaos reigns supreme in this household at the moment!!

Okay ... so far we have 44 readers participating in this month's challenge:

Alathea - 6 books read
Amanda (amandine)(out of 5) - 2 books read
Amanda (amandag23) - 1 book read
Amanda (carolinabookworm) - 1 book read
Amelia (out of 5) - 1 book read
Angie (out of 5)
Annie - 3 books read
Annvelwis - 9 books read
Ari - 1 book read
Barbsis - 4 books read
BJ Rose - 5 books read
Brenda (b) - 6 books read
Briansgirl
Emily - 4 books read
Erin - 2 books read
FlibBityFLooB - 5 books read
Jan
Jane - 4 books read
Julie (Mom2lnb) - 3 books read
Kasia - 4 books read
Katherine - 6 books read
LibraryLass - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Lindy-Lane
Lotte_ladybird - 8 books read
Lu
Lynne - 5 books read
Mel W - 5 books read
Michelle (Shelli_m) - 7 books read
Michelle R - 2 books read
Moderatrix Lori
Nikki - 4 books read
Photojim
Renee - 2 books read
Sallie - 2 books read
Shannon - 1 book read
Shazzy - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
southpaw285 - 5 books read
Steph - 7 books read
Stephanie P - 6 books read
Tina (out of 5) - 2 books read
Toni - 5 books read
Tosca - 7 books read
Valorie - 6 books read
Yz - 1 book read

No new sign-ups since the last update.

You can sign up at anytime throughout the month.

We have had two readers complete all 10 categories of the challenge. Congratulations and well done to:

Shazzy
LibraryLass

Total of books read by the group so far: 162

PLEASE NOTE: For ease of tracking, please RE-POST your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the name of the book and/or putting a finished date after the book's title will be best.

Next update will be December 18.

Happy reading!

awesome job everyone

8 finished:

1. Title starts with D: - The Decadent Duke by Virginia Henley 13 Dec 2009
2. B-day book: - Burn by Linda Howard 4 Dec 2009 suspenseful and humorous
3. Ohio: - Heiress For Hire by Erin McCarthy 7 Dec 2009 funny
4. Winter: - Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole 6 Dec 2009 okay-ish
5. Christmas theme: - Yule Be Mine by Lori Foster 3 Dec 2009 funny/sexy
6. International Children's Day: - Boardroom Baby Surprise by Jackie Braun 4 Dec 2009 sweet
7. May/December affair: - Sophie's Secret by Tara Taylor Quinn 5 Dec 2009 wasted 2 hrs of my life
8. Challenge Holiday Gift - Read the month challenge: Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan 6 Dec 2009 okay-ish
9. Category/serial romance: - The Mystery Man Of Whitehorse by B.J. Daniels
10. Pick-It-For-Me: - Addicted by Charlotte Featherstone

7/10


1. December — Dangerously Attractive by Jenna Ryan — 12/08
2. Birthday — Love You to Death by Shannon K. Butcher (B-day celebrant - Shannon)
3. Geography (Ohio) — Mouth to Mouth by Erin McCarthy — 12/06
4. Winter — Snowy Night with a Stranger by Jane Feather et al. — 12/04
5. Christmas — Christmas Ransom by Jenna Ryan — 12/02
6. Child — My Soul to Lose by Rachel Vincent
7. My/December Affair — Dark Curse by Christine Feehan — 12/13
8. Other Challenge — Hidden Currents by Christine Feehan (for the Serial Reader Challenge) — 12/11
9. Explore a Genre: Category/Serial Romance — Kissing The Key Witness by Jenna Ryan — 12/09
10. Reader's Choice — Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan

[image error]

3 down...

"D" for December...................... Double Take by Catherine Coulter 12/5
Birthday (Mel)........................Because You're Mine by Lisa Kleypas
Ohio Author...........................Say No To Joe by Lori Foster
Winter Theme..........................Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas
Christmas Theme....................... When Christmas Comes by Debbie Macomber 12/6
Child in Book.........................The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
May/December..........................Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas
Challenge (read the month)............Remember When by Judith McNaught
Explore-a-genre:Harlequin.............Snowbound by Janice Kay Johnson
Pick-It Book.......................... Echo Park by Michael Connelly 12/12

RRR Monthly Challenge:

1. "D" book - Dead After Dark (Includes Dark-Hunter, Related Books #10) (anthology)
2. Birthday book - Covet by JR Ward (Valerie, Lauren, Jess, Kristen, Shannon and Mel's shelves) 12/13
3. Ohio book - Hard To Handle by Lori Foster
4. Winter book - Cold As Ice by Anne Stuart
5. Christmas book - Mistletoe & Magic (anthology)
6. Child hero book - Ender's Shadow by Orson Scott Card 12/4
7. May-Dec affair - The Admiral's Bride by Suzanne Brockmann
8. Holiday gift - Beautiful Lies A Novel by Lisa Unger (for A-Z Author challenge)
9. Serial Romance - Every Breath You Take... by Hope Tarr (Harlequin Blaze)
10. Pick-It-For-Me book - TBA

7/10 [image error]

1. Starts with 'D': Death by Sudoku A Sudoku Mystery by Kaye Morgan Dec 5 3*
2. December BD: Valerie: To Romance a Charming Rogue A Novel OR Fire Study
3. Geography: Ohio: Christopher Moore: The Stupidest Angel A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror Dec 13 2* And stupid me for reading this!
4. Winter Words: Ice Blue by Anne Stuart Dec 11 3*
5. Christmas Theme: Candy for Christmas by Joanne Fluke Dec 5 3* + has recipes!
6. Internat'l Children's Day: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman Dec 74.5*
7. May/December: Dark Curse by Christine Feehan
8. Challenge Holiday Gift: Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones (also Paranormal Monthly Challenge, Winter Challenge, Pick-a-Shelf) Dec 4 ****
9. Explore-a-Genre: Category Romance: A Rogue For Christmas by Kate Huntington (Zebra Regency)
10. Reader's Choice: The Deeds of the Disturber by Elizabeth Peters Dec. 4 3.5*

9/10


December: Darkfever by Karen Moning 12/11 4★
Book from Dec Baby: (off Mel W's shelf) Mona Lisa Awakening by Sunny 12/1 5★
Geo/OH: Winter's Daughter by JC Wilder
Winter Words: Ice by Sarah Beth Durst 12/12 4★
Xmas Theme: The Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror, Version 2.0 by Christopher Moore 12/2 4★
Internat'l Children's Day: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman 12/10 5★
May/Dec Pair: Dark Lover by JR Ward 12/3 5★
Challenge Gift: ("Of Royal Line" Challenge) The Demon King and I by Candace Havens 12/6 3★
Explore-A-Genre (Serial): (Samhain) The Wallflower by Dana Marie Bell 12/2 3★
Pick-it-for-me Book: (Picked 4 me by LibraryLass) The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 12/9 5★

[image error] [image error]

6/10 read

This is my first challenge. I hope I'm up to the test. Here are my books:

1. Starts with “D”: Deadly Desire by Keri Arthur
2. December B-Day: Start Me Up by Victoria Dahl (Susan)
3. Ohio: Casey by Lori Foster -- 12/3
4. Winter: Deep Kiss of Winter by Showalter/Cole -- 12/5
5. Christmas: Kissing Santa Claus , anthology by Donna Kauffman, et al. -- 12/1
6. Children’s Day: Artemis fowl by Eoin Colfer
7. May/December: Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas -- 12/13
8. Challenge: Stray by Rachel Vincent (Series Challenge) -- 12/2
9. Genre: Body Check by Elle Kennedy (Blaze) -- 12/10
10. Reader’s Choice: City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare (also a Series Challenge)

Still to Read:


Completed:

5/10 read

1."D":
2.B'Day: (from Lauren shelf) The Luxe by Anna Godbersen 12/13
3.Ohio:
4.Winter:
5.Christmas:
6.International Children's Day:What My Girlfriend Doesn't Know by Sonya Sones 12/1
7.May/Dec Affair: The Admiral's Bride by Suzanne Brockmann 12/2
8.Challenge Holiday Gift: (for the Serial challenge) Prince Joe by Suzanne Brockmann 12/7
9.Category/Serial Romance:Frisco's Kid by Suzanne Brockmann 12/3
10.Pick-It-For-Me:

3 of 10
1. "D" title- Greenfire by Saranne Dawson

2. December B'day shelf- All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris (Valerie)

3. Ohio - author, setting or character- The Baby Farm by Karen Harper

4. Theme – Winter- Icefire by Robert Wilson

5. Title - "Christmas" element- Silent Night by Mary Higgins Clark December 13th

6. International Childrens Day - child character-Thirteenth Child by Patricia C. Wrede

7. May/Dec affair- Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris

8. Challenge gift-Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire(read the month)

9. Explore-a-genre - Serial romance-Restless Hearts by Marta Perry(Love Inspired) December 12th

10. Reader’s choice-The Little Giant of Aberdeen County by Tiffany Baker December 8th

7/10 Done

1. D Title - Dominic by Elizabeth Amber
2. Dec B-day (Lauren)-The Burning by Susan Squires 12/9 ****
3. Ohio - High Stakes by Erin McCarthy 12/11 *****
4. Winter title - Deep kiss of Winter - Kresley Cole et al
5. Christmas theme - Holidays Are Hell - Anthology12/14 ****
6. Child Character - Beauty Sleep: A Retelling of Sleeping Beauty by Cameron Dokey 12/4 ***
7. May/December - A Girl's Guide to Vampires by Katie MacAlister 12/5 ***
8. Challenge Book - Master of Swords by Angela Knight (Paranormal Romance December) 12/3 ****
9. Serial Romance - Edge of Danger by Rhyannon Byrd
10. Reader's Choice - The Hunger by Susan Squires 12/7 ****

To Read


Done

3/5 done so far

1. December: Drop Dead Delicious A Maggie and Odessa Mystery by Jill Brock
2. Birthday: ---
3. Geography: ---
4. "Winter" Words: Ice by Linda Howard
5. Christmas Theme: Shakespeare's Christmas by Charlaine Harris - 12/8
6. International Children's Day: ---
7. May/December Affair: ---
8. Challenge Holiday Gift: ---
9. Explore-a-genre: The Master Player by Emma Darcy - 12/12
10. Reader's Choice: Scandal by Carolyn Jewel 12/13

Well, finally time for a challenge update from me. Hospital went great and I'm mostly recovered. Not back to work and still doing a fair amount of sleeping, but otherwise I'm reading again.

1. i got a "D" when I read - The Dangerous Protector by Janet Chapman (haven't read it yet)
2. Look what I found on Mel's shelf - You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister (12/10)
3. Went back to Ohio, but my city was gone - Dogs and Goddesses by Jennifer Crusie, Anne Stuart, and Lani Diane Rich (12/9)
4. Walking in a Winter Wonderland -
5. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas -
6. Having kids is usually less fun than making them -
7. Cougar or pedophile, it's a thin line -
8. Just what I needed! You shouldn't have! -
9. Really, it's not my Harlequin *whistles innocently* -
10. Look what Amanda picked for me! - Body Movers by Stephanie Bond (12/12)

I'm working on The Stupidest Angel A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror, Version 2.0 right now. Not sure if I'll count it for the Christmas book or the Child book.

Yay Photojim! Glad you're doing ok!

Update: 15 December. 7/10 read.
1. December: Title starts with 'D': Dragonquest by Anne McCaffrey. TBR.

2. December b'day shelves: Poison Study by Maria Synder. From Kristen's shelves. 6 Dec.

3. Geography: Ohio: A Date with the Other Side by Erin McCarthy. 2 Dec.

4. "Winter" words: The Winter Queen by Amanda McCabe. 15 Dec.

5. Christmas theme: A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas. TBR.

6. International Children's Day: Mrs. Scrooge by Barbara Bretton. 3 Dec.

7. May/December Affair: First and Forever by Katherine Kendall. 4 Dec.

8. Challenge Holiday Gift: The Surgeon of Crowthorne A Tale of Murder, Madness and the Oxford English Dictionary by Simon Winchester. From 'A Lifetiem of Books" challenge. TBR.

9. Explore-a-genre: "Category" romance: The Heart of Christmas A Handful of Gold\The Season for Suitors\This Wicked Gift by Mary Balogh & others. 2 Dec.

10. Pick-it-for me: Soulless by Gail Carriger. 14 Dec.

Thanks Annie. Only three to go? You kick but.

I got so busy! I need to pick up the pace!=O
1. December: Read a book which title starts with "D"
Diary of an Anorexic Girl 12/3
2. Birthday: Read a book from a December B-day celebrant.
Persuasion
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Ohio.
Sula
4. "Winter" Words: Read a book that has a "winter" word it its title (winter, frost, cold, ice, snow, etc).
My Thirteenth Winter A Memoir
5. Christmas Theme: Read a book that has a "Christmas" word in its title (mistletoe, christmas, holiday, santa, reindeer, etc) or has a Christmas theme cover.
French Kissmas
6. International Children's Day: Read a book that has a prominent child character.
Because of Winn-Dixie
7. May/December Affair: Read a book that features a relationship where there is a considerable "age" difference between the pair.
The Perfect Royal Mistress A Novel 12/14
8. Challenge Holiday Gift: Read a book that you need for another challenge. Be sure to say for which challenge.
TBD (if I decide to do another challenge...)
9. Explore-a-genre: Read a "category" or "serial" romance. (Ex. Mills & Boon, Harlequin, Candlelight, etc)
TBD
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Remember Me?

Update 12/14

1. December: A Dog Named Christmas by Greg Kincaid (12/13)

6. International Children's Day: The Christmas Shoes by Donna VanLiere (12/10)

8. Challenge Holiday Gift: Abide with Me by Una McManus (A-Z Author) (12/2)

10. Reader's Choice: "The Fourth Gift" by Elizabeth Chadwick (12/8)
(from A Wilderness Christmas anthology)

Completed 4/10
[image error]

10/10


December: Darkfever by Karen Moning 12/11 4★
Book from Dec Baby: (off Mel W's shelf) Mona Lisa Awakening by Sunny 12/1 5★
Geo/OH: Winter's Daughter by JC Wilder 12/14 4½★
Winter Words: Ice by Sarah Beth Durst 12/12 4★
Xmas Theme: The Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror, Version 2.0 by Christopher Moore 12/2 4★
Internat'l Children's Day: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman 12/10 5★
May/Dec Pair: Dark Lover by JR Ward 12/3 5★
Challenge Gift: ("Of Royal Line" Challenge) The Demon King and I by Candace Havens 12/6 3★
Explore-A-Genre (Serial): (Samhain) The Wallflower by Dana Marie Bell 12/2 3★
Pick-it-for-me Book: (Picked 4 me by LibraryLass) The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 12/9 5★

[image error] [image error]

↪ Challenge Completed @ 12/14/09

Photojim wrote: "Thanks Annie. Only three to go? You kick but."

Yeah, but I haven't read what I'm supposed to... oh well, procrastination must be my silent middle-name.

4. "Winter" Words [chill, cold,cool,ice, snow,white, frost, frozen:]: Caressed by Ice v Nalini Singh 12-17-09
6. child character: The Forest of Hands and Teeth Mary,age 16 fin. 12-7-09

WTG, Steph!

8/10 [image error]

1. Starts with 'D': Death by Sudoku A Sudoku Mystery by Kaye Morgan Dec 5 3*
2. December BD: Valerie: To Romance a Charming Rogue A Novel OR Fire Study
3. Geography: Ohio: Christopher Moore: The Stupidest Angel A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror Dec 13 2* And stupid me for reading this!
4. Winter Words: Ice Blue by Anne Stuart Dec 11 3*
5. Christmas Theme: Candy for Christmas by Joanne Fluke Dec 5 3* + has recipes!
6. Internat'l Children's Day: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman Dec 74.5*
7. May/December: Dark Curse by Christine Feehan
8. Challenge Holiday Gift: Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones (also Paranormal Monthly Challenge, Winter Challenge, Pick-a-Shelf) Dec 4 ****
9. Explore-a-Genre: Category Romance: A Rogue For Christmas by Kate Huntington (Zebra Regency) Dec 14 3.5*
10. Reader's Choice: The Deeds of the Disturber by Elizabeth Peters Dec. 4 3.5*

Dang, I keep reading books that don't count for the challenge! : (

2 DOWN, 6 TO GO!

1. D Book: The Dead Girls' Dance by Rachel Caine

2. Birthday: Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole (Mel's Shelf)

3. Geography - Ohio: At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost

4. "Winter" Word: Frostbite by Richelle Mead

5. Christmas Theme: You Better Not Cry by Augusten Burroughs - 12/13 - ★ ★ - my review

6. International Children's Day: The Child Thief by Brom

7. May/December Affair: Divine Misdemeanors by Laurell K. Hamilton - 12/7 - ★ - my review

8. Challenge Holiday Gift: Night Lost by Lynn Viehl - for PNR December TBR Clean-Up Challenge and RRRC Serial Reader Challenge

READ
[image error]

TO READ
[image error]

ALSO READ
[image error]

8/10


1. December — Dangerously Attractive by Jenna Ryan — 12/08
2. Birthday — Love You to Death by Shannon K. Butcher (B-day celebrant - Shannon)
3. Geography (Ohio) — Mouth to Mouth by Erin McCarthy — 12/06
4. Winter — Snowy Night with a Stranger by Jane Feather et al. — 12/04
5. Christmas — Christmas Ransom by Jenna Ryan — 12/02
6. Child — My Soul to Lose by Rachel Vincent
7. My/December Affair — Dark Curse by Christine Feehan — 12/13
8. Other Challenge — Hidden Currents by Christine Feehan (for the Serial Reader Challenge) — 12/11
9. Explore a Genre: Category/Serial Romance — Kissing The Key Witness by Jenna Ryan — 12/09
10. Reader's Choice — Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan — 12/14

[image error]

1. D Title - Dark Needs at Night's Edge - Kresley Cole 3rd Dec
2. Dec B-day (Lauren) - Dark Desire's after Dusk - Kresley Cole 3rd Dec
3. Ohio - Welcome to Temptation - Jennifer Crusie
4. Winter title - Deep kiss of Winter - Kresley Cole & Gena Showalter 6th Dec
5. Christmas theme - An Enchanted Season - Anthology 1st Dec
6. Child Character - My Soul to Take - Rachel Vincent 6th Dec
7. May/December - Seize the Night - Sherrilyn Kenyon
8. Challenge Book - Kiss of a Demon King - Kresley Cole (Paranormal Romance December) 4th Dec
9. Serial Romance - Craving Beauty - Nalini Singh 15th Dec
10. Reader's Choice - Blaze of Memory - Nalini Singh 9th Dec



Michelle (Shelli_m)

Well done Steph!

9/10 done
1. December: Read a book which title starts with "D"
Don't Look Down - Suzanne Enoch * finished December 12
2. Birthday: Read a book from a December B-day celebrant.
Inkheart by Cornelia Funke (Kristen)* finished December 15
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Ohio.
Manhunting - Jennifer Crusie
4. "Winter" Words:
Dead of Winter (CSI:NY # 1) - Stuart Kaminsky * finished December 5
5. Christmas Theme: Christmas Bonus - Lori Foster * Finished December 3
6. International Children's Day: Gone - Michael Grant * Finished December 4
7. May/December Affair: Anyone But you - Jennifer Crusie * Finished December 6
8. Challenge Holiday Gift: Read a book that you need for another challenge. Be sure to say for which challenge.
Fractured - Karin Slaughter (Serial Reader Challenge) * Finished December 9
9. Explore-a-genre: Talk About Sex - Vicky Lewis Thompson (Harlequin Blaze)* Finished December 2
10. Reader's Choice Size 14 is not fat either - Meg Cabot * Finished December 2

1. D Title - Dark Needs at Night's Edge - Kresley Cole 3rd Dec
2. Dec B-day (Lauren) - Dark Desire's after Dusk - Kresley Cole 3rd Dec
3. Ohio - Welcome to Temptation - Jennifer Crusie
4. Winter title - Deep kiss of Winter - Kresley Cole & Gena Showalter 6th Dec
5. Christmas theme - An Enchanted Season - Anthology 1st Dec
6. Child Character - My Soul to Take - Rachel Vincent 6th Dec
7. May/December - Seize the Night - Sherrilyn Kenyon 15th Dec
8. Challenge Book - Kiss of a Demon King - Kresley Cole (Paranormal Romance December) 4th Dec
9. Serial Romance - Craving Beauty - Nalini Singh 15th Dec
10. Reader's Choice - Blaze of Memory - Nalini Singh 9th Dec



Michelle (Shelli_m)