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February 2010 Reading Challenge

1.A favorite author:
2. An Author that is "new" to you: Desire Untamed by Pamela Palmer
3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance:
4. A GoodReads Author:
5. An Author born in 1980: The Turning by Jennifer Armintrout
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name (L): Moon Craving by Lucy Monroe
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name (H) :
8. A male Author: Wit'ch Fire by James Clemens
9. A female Author:
10. With more than one Author:
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as of 2/10:
10 of 10 complete..."
Congratulations Tara! First one to finish!
*curtsy*

2. An Author that is "new" to you Joss Ware Beyond the Dark 2/5 3*
3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance Anne Bishop Daughters of the Blood
I just read Match me if you can by SEP. Not paranormal but fits here. lol
4. A GoodReads Author Souless Gail Carriger
5. An Author born in the same year as you. If you cannot find one, one who died on that same year is also acceptable. Lora leigh—we are the same age anyway…;lol
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name Ecstasy Unveiled Larissa Ione Done 2/4 4*
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name Kresly Cole Pleasure of a Dark Prince
8. A male Author The lightening thief Rick Rioden
9. A female Author First Drop of Crimson Jeanne frost 2/10 4*
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included). Girls Guide to Guns and Monsters
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1.Favorite Author - First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
2.New Author - Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding
7.Initial H - The Last Viking by Sandra Hill











1.Favorite Author : Sherrilyn Kenyon -
2.Author "new" to me: Mary Hughes -
3.Second chance author: Stephanie Meyer - Breaking Dawn
4.GoodReads Author: Terry Spear - Heart of the Wolf
5.Author Born in Same year: Cheyenne McCray Forbidden Magic
6.Author with Initial F: Jeanine Frost - Halfway to the Grave
7.Author with Initial S: Shelly Laurenston - Pack Challenge
8.Male Author: James Clemens -Wit'ch Fire
9.Female Author: Lara Adrian - Shades of Midnight
10.Multiple Authors: Gena Showalter, Maggie Shayne, Susan Krinard - Heart of Darkness









1. A Favorite Author:
2.An Author that is "new" to you:
3.An Author you have given a second chance: Fallen by Erin McCarthy
4.A GoodReads Author:
5.Born or Died in 1979: ???
6.An Author with initial N: His Majesty's Dragon by Niomi Novik
7.An Author with initial G:
8.A male Author: The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham
9.A female Author:
10.With more than one Author:









Also read:

6/10 done

switched out a couple of books
2. New to me author: Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione
3. Second chance author: Night’s Kiss by Amanda Ashley
5. Author born in the same year as you: still looking! (1988???)
7. R: Dante’s Girl by Natasha Rhodes
8. Male author: Happy Hour of the Damned by Mark Henry
10. Anthology: Many Bloody Returns by Charlaine Harris et. al.









1.Favorite Author -
2.New Author -
3.2nd Chance -
4.GoodReads Author -
5.Born in 1972 - Deep, Dark and Dangerous by Jaid Black
6.Initial V -
7.Initial B - Taken by Sin by Jaci Burton
8.Male Author -
9.Female Author -
10.Multi-Author - Heart of Darkness Anthology
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1. Favorite Author - Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer
2. "New" Author - Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur
3. Second Chance Author -
4. Goodread's Author - Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione
5. 1979 Author -
6. "T" Author - The Magic Kingdom of Landover: Volume 1 by Terry Brooks
7. "S" Author - Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
8. Male Author - Unclean Spirits by M.L.N. Hanover
9. Female Author - Blood Promise by Richelle Mead
10. Two Authors - Hunted by P.C. Cast, Kristin Cast

new auth marked by p.c. cast
2 chance fired up by jayne ann krentz
goodreads auth
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male auth
female auth
multi auth must love hellhoundsDragon [bookcover:Fired Up


7/10
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3. 2nd Chance Author Blood Cross Faith Hunter
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5. 1972 Author World War Z Max Brooks
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10. Many Authors Unbound










1. A Favorite Author: Gone by Lisa McMann
2. An Author that is "new" to you: The Dark Divine by Bree Despain
3. Second chance Author: Covet by J.R. Ward
4. A GoodReads Author: Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston Currently reading
5. Author Born in 69:
6. An Author with initial L:
7. An Author with initial T:
8. A male Author:The Last Vampire by Christopher Pike
9. A female Author: Raven by Allison van Diepen
10. With more than one Author: Immortal: Love Stories with Bite edited by P.C. Cast
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7/10
1. Favorite Author An Echo in the Bone Diana Gabaldon Feb 11 ★★★
2. New Author The Rest Falls Away Colleen Gleason Feb 5 ★★★..."
You're just having a three star month, huh?

2. New Author: Touch the Dark by Karen Chance
3. Second Chance Author:
4. GoodReads Author: Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men by Molly Harper
5. Author Born in 1982: The Girl with Glass Feet by Ali Shaw
6. S Author: The Awakening and The Struggle by L.J. Smith
7. D Author: Red Fire by Deidre Knight
8. Male Author: Unshapely Things by Mark Del Franco
9. Female Author:
10. Multiple Authors:
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3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance--Possession by Jennifer Armintrout
4. A GoodReads Author--Desire Unchained by Larissa Ilone
5. An Author born in the same year as you. Stardust by Neil Gaiman (1960)
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name--B-The Devils Due by Jenna Black.
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name--F-First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
8. A male Author--Blood Rites by Jim Butcher
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included).--Cravings by Eileen Wilks, MaryJanice Davidson, Rebecca York and Laurell K. Hamilton.








Done


Starting First Drop of Crimson now.

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3. Bad Blood - L.A. Banks
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5. Nights of Villjamur – Mark Charan Newton
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7. I Want You To Want Me - Kathy Love
8. The Angel Experiment - James Patterson
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10. Bitten By Cupid






1. A favorite author: The Host by Stephenie Meyer
2. New author: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
3. Second chance author: Megan's Mark (Breeds, #7) by Lora Leigh
4. GoodReads author: Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
5. Author born 1971: Tithe by Holly Black
6.Author whose first or last name starts with S: Ballad: The Gathering of Faerie by Maggie Stiefvater 2/6 ***1/2
7. Author whose first or last name starts with D: The Dark Divine by Bree Despain
8. Male author: The Secret Hour by Scott Westerfeld
9.Female author: Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian 2/10 ****
10. With more than one author: Undecided
Another great book in the Midnight sereies! I'm starting Hush, Hush today.
2. New author: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
3. Second chance author: Megan's Mark (Breeds, #7) by Lora Leigh
4. GoodReads author: Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
5. Author born 1971: Tithe by Holly Black
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7. Author whose first or last name starts with D: The Dark Divine by Bree Despain
8. Male author: The Secret Hour by Scott Westerfeld
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10. With more than one author: Undecided
Another great book in the Midnight sereies! I'm starting Hush, Hush today.

1. A Favorite Author Born of Night - Sherrilyn Kenyon 2/3/10
2. An Author that is "new" to you Live And Yearn - Kelley St. John 2/6/10
3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance Flesh and Stone - Vickie Taylor 2/10/10
4. A GoodReads Author Me and My Shadow - Katie MacAlister 2/2/10
5. An Author born in the same year as you. If you cannot find one, one who died on that same year is also acceptable. 1967 Oz: Into the Wild - Christopher Golden 2/11/10
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name A Queen of Dragons - Shana Abe 2/8/10
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name T
8. A male Author
9. A female Author One of These Nights - Susan Sizemore 2/1/10
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included)

1. A Favorite Author: First Drop of Crimson - Frost (Reading)
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3. An Author/second chance: Lynsay Sands - Love Bites
4. A GoodReads Author: Gone - Lisa McMann
5. An Author born/died in the same year as you: Stella Price – Sugar & Sin
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with A: Midnight Awakening - Lara Adrian
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with R: Rick Riordan – The Sea Monster?
8. A male Author: Dracula - Bram Stoker?
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10. With more than one Author (anthologies included): Undecided










1. A Favorite Author -
2. A new author - The Reformed Vampire Support Group by Catherine Jinks
3. Second chance -
4. A Goodreads author -
5. An Author born in same year as you - Master of Wolves by Angela Knight
6. Initial of first name -
7. Initial of last name - Souless by Gail Carriger
8. A male author - Child of Fire by Harry Connolly
9. A female author -
10. With more than one author - My Zombie Valentine (anth)
I was pleasantly suprised by my second chance book - Vampire Academy. I had tried reading Succubus Blues when it first came out and couldn't finish it. I really enjoyed Vampire Academy. I've already gotten the next two books.

1. A Favorite Author: A Touch of Dead-Charlaine Harris
2. "New" Author to me: The Lightning Thief-Rick Riordan
3. Gave up on/Second Chance: Guilty Pleasures Laurell K. Hamilton
4. A Good Reads Author: The Sandman Vol 1 Preludes and Nocturnes-Neil Gaiman
5. An Author born/died in the same year as you:???
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with A: The Witching Hour-Ann Rice
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with M: You Slay Me- Katie MacAlister
8. A Male Author: Storm Front Jim Butcher
9. A Female Author: Dark Lover JR Ward
10. More than one Author: Good Omens Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett
Are these picks ok?









Just finished On the Edge by Ilona Andrews. I've tried reading the Kate Daniels series before and never really got into them. But since one of my other groups is spotlighting Ilona Andrews this month, I figured it was time for a second try. But I wanted to first start with a different series, so read On the Edge. I really enjoyed this book! I loved that although there was some romance, there was also a fantastic story to sink your teeth into. And the main characters two little brothers just kept me laughing! They reminded me a lot of the young Clay in Men of the Otherworld. Very fun read!
3. Second Chance - Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews *Re-Read*
7. First or last name starts with S - Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder *Re-Read*
8. A male Author - An Irish Country Girl: A Novel by Patrick Taylor
TO READ


READ







Poison Study

3/10 READ
1. A Fave- First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
2. New One- Trick of the Light by Rob Thurman
3. Second Chance- Touch the Dark by Karen Chance
4. A GoodReads Author- Midnight Sins by Cynthia Eden
5. One Born in 1975- Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter
6. Starts w/ "C" -
7. Starts w/ "W"-
8. Male-
9. Female-
10. More than 1-
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1. A Favorite Author -
2. A New Author -
3. A Second Chance Author –
4. A GoodReads Author –
5. An Author born in 1967 –
6. Initial L Author –
7. Initial L Author –
8. A male Author –
9. A female Author –
10. With more than one Author –









My last books was Immortals: The Calling by Jennifer Ashley. I really liked this book and this author. I also enjoyed A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands. It's the first book of hers I've read and now I'm anxious to continue that series.

2. An Author that is "new" to you (CHANGEED) Pamela Palmer "Desire Untamed" FINISHED 10/9/10 *** More straight paranormal romance than my usual fair, but I actually really enjoyed it. I'm gunna read another p-romance in fact!
3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance Jennifer Armatrout "Queen of Light (Lightworld/Darkworld)"
4. A GoodReads Author: Lilith Saint Crow "Redemption Alley" or "Strange Angels".
5. An Author born/died in the same year as you 1963 LKH Devine misdemeneors
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name Lori Handeland "Doomsday Can Wait". FINISHED 2.9.10 *** (I really like this series. Cant wait for the next. Good sex, pacing, action and yummy men.
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name.STARTING 2/4/10 B CHANGING BOOK: :Brandon Sanderson & Robert Jordan, "The Gathering Storm #XII of the Wheel of Time series"
8. A male Author Jim Butcher "First Lords Fury"
9. A female Author: "Kitty"s House of Horrors" Carrie Vaughn FINISHED *** It was a fun romp--just what I was looking for!
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included). "Must Love Hellhounds" Charlene Harris. STARTING.



1. favorite author - White Star by Elizabeth Vaughan* * * * *
2. new to me author - Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater* * * * *
3. second chance auth..."
YAY ANOTHER SHIVER FAN <3 I can't wait for Linger! :)
I love Shiver too! So excited for Linger!


4. goodreads author - Gideon by Jacquelyn Frank
5. author born in 1972 - Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr
6. initial M author - Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
7. intial B author - The Devil You Know by Jenna Black
10. two authors - Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl
Shiver was fantastic. Great characters, excellent writing, a really cool take on werewolves. It will be hard to wait until mid-summer for the sequel. I highly recommend it.
Another great book from Elizabeth Vaughan. White Star continued right where Dagger-Star left off, but with different main characters. Vaughan does such a great job with mixing just the right amount of romance, magic, and adventure. I'm looking forward to her next book which she thoughfully and cleverly lets the reader know which characters will be the next books main characters. She continues to be my favorite author.
I was a little disappointed by Staked. There were some inconsistencies in the world that was created. Sometimes to the point of confusing the hell out of me. Lots of sarcasm and dry humor, which is good, decent characters and an okay plot. I'm sure I will read the sequel, but I'm not rushing out to buy it based on this book.
Well, I am glad that I gave the author of Angel of Mercy a second chance, but I won't be picking up the next book. I bought book 1 (Beg for Mercy) and this book at my library's used book sale last summer. After reading the first book at the beginning of the year, I had put it and this book aside to get rid of. I only spent a dollar total on them so I didn't really care if I hadn't read the second book. Now I can feel like I didn't waste any money, but I sort of wasted my time. I actually struggled to remember who was who and what had happened in the other book even though I read it 6 weeks ago. That says it all, the books are forgettable.
So, Karen Chance is totally my new favorite author and I wish Cassie was my BFF. I loved Touch the Dark, which I read last month, so I was hoping that Claimed By Shadow would be just as good, and it was fanatastic. I love all the characters and the whole world. I love the pace of these books. I'm so glad I bought the whole series and the spin offs so I can keep reading!

1.Favorite Author -
2.New Author - Stray by Rachel Vincent
3.2nd Chance - Blue Moon by Alyson Noel
4.GoodReads Author - Stardust by Neil Gaiman
5.Born in 1980 - Queene of Light by Jennifer Armintrout
6.Initial J -
7.Initial Z - Lord of Light by Roger Zelazny
8.Male Author -
9.Female Author -
10.Multi-Author - Out of the Light, Into the Shadows by Lori Foster, L.L. Foster, & Erin McCarthy
Im sorry to all the scifi lovers out there but Neuromancer was like pulling my teeth out very slowly. I just couldnt get into the book. Everytime I would start enjoying it something new would happen that I couldnt understand. I dont know how many times I went back and read whole chapters again and still had no clue what was going on. This is just my take on the book of course. It just wasnt for me i guess

2. An Author that is "new" to you: Insatiable Desire
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name: Master of Darkness
9. A female Author: Oceans of Fire

1. A Favorite Author Born Of Fire - Sherrilyn Kenyon
2. An Author that is "new" to you Shiver - Maggie Stiefvater
3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance Be Still My Vampire Heart - Kerrelyn Sparks 2/6
4. A GoodReads Author Biting The Bullet - Jennifer Rardin 2/11
5. An Author born/died in the same year as you 1974 Book Of A Thousand Days - Shannon Hale
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name Don't Talk Back To Your Vampire - Michele Bardsley 2/7
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name Kitty And The Midnight Hour - Carrie Vaughn 2/6
8. A male Author Storm Front - Jim Butcher
9. A female Author Circus Of The Damned - Laurell K Hamilton 2/5
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included) Deep Kiss Of Winter - Gena Showalter and Kresley Cole
2. An Author that is "new" to you Shiver - Maggie Stiefvater
5. An Author born/died in the same year as you 1974 Book Of A Thousand Days - Shannon Hale
8. A male Author Storm Front - Jim Butcher
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included) Deep Kiss Of Winter - Gena Showalter and Kresley Cole











1. Favorite Author- Black Magic Sanction By Kim Harrison *comes on Feb 23*
8. Male Author- The Last Vampire By Christoper Pike









Also Read: 3/3
Possession By Jennifer Armintrout
The Hunger Games By Suzanne Collins
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

I know how you feel... I think I am only on my 3rd this month... :(

Duration: February 1 to February 28, 2010
3/10 read
3. Second Chance:
4. Goodreads Author: Maggie Stiefvater - Shiver
5. 1966:
6. "M":
7. "W":
8. Male Author:
10. More Than One:





1. Fave Author: First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
2. New Author: Evermore by Alyson Noel
3. 2nd Chance: The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley
4. GoodReads Author:
5. Born in 1986: Marked by Kristin Cast (and P.C. Cast) *re-read*
6. First Name Initial A: Blue Moon by Alyson Noel
7. Last Name Initial B:
8. Male Author:
9. Female Author: Fallen by Lauren Kate
10. More Than 1 Author: Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl
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To-Read






3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance--Possession by Jennifer Armintrout
4. A GoodReads Author--Desire Unchained by Larissa Ilone
5. An Author born in the same year as you. Stardust by Neil Gaiman (1960)
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name--B-The Devils Due by Jenna Black.
8. A male Author--Blood Rites by Jim Butcher
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included).--Cravings by Eileen Wilks, MaryJanice Davidson, Rebecca York and Laurell K. Hamilton.






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First Drop of Crimson was one of those books I just could not put down. Excellent--definitely a 5 star read!
Next up Blood Magic~~

Duration: February 1 to February 28, 2010
4/10 read
3. Second Chance:
5. 1966:
6. "M":
7. "W":
8. Male Author:
10. More Than One:





1. A Favorite Author - First Drop of Crimson-Jeanine Frost
2. An Author "new" to you - Hush, Hush-Becca Fitzpatrick
3. A second chance - Guilty Pleasure-laurell Hamilton
4. A GoodReads Author - Pleasure Unbound-Larissa Ione
5. An Author born/died in 1970 - Death Unhonored-Michele Bardsley
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with J - Dark Lover-JR Ward
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with G - The Darkest Night-Gena Showalter
8. A male Author - Unshapely Things-Mark Del Franco
Read










1. Favorite Author- Black Magic Sanction By Kim Harrison *comes on Feb 23*
8. Male Author- The Last Vampire By Christoper Pike









Also Read: 4/4
Possession By Jennifer Armintrout
The Hunger Games By Suzanne Collins
Catching Fire By Suzanne Collins
Flirt By Laurell K. Hamilton

2. Author “new” to Me;
3. Author Giving a second chance;
4. Author of GoodReads ; Maria V. Snyder, Fire Study
5. Author Born in the same year 1958;
6. Author Initial of my first name K;
7. Author Initial of my last name B;
8. Author Male :Terry Brooks,Straken
9. Author Female : Maggie Shayne, Bloodline
10. Author More than one ; Sherrilyn Kenyon,J.R. Ward …, Dead After Dark

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I had that dilemma for a second, but then I realized I had a bunch of library books still out so that solved it! :)