Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy discussion

I would never be ABLE TO read all those in a month is it a month you get to read them I am a slow reader dont get me wrong I love reading but I like to enjoy the moment not rush it. :))

Finished World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War last night--it was really good, I loved how he tied in current events and politics into his story of the zombie war, it made it seem that much more real. :)

10/10 Finished!!!

1. Favorite Author An Echo in the Bone Diana Gabaldon Feb 11 ★★★
2. New Author The Rest Falls Away Colleen Gleason Feb 5 ★★★
3. 2nd Chance Author Fool Moon Jim Butcher Feb 21 ★★★
4. GoodReads Author Rises The Night Colleen Gleason Feb 7 ★★★1/2
5. 1972 Author World War Z Max Brooks Feb 28 ★★★★
6. "L" Author The Giver Lois Lowry Feb 1 ★★★
7. "O" Author Academy 7 Anne Osterlund Feb 3 ★★★
8. Male Author Bridge of Birds Barry Hughart Feb 2 ★★★
9. Female Author The Bleeding Dusk Colleen Gleeson Feb 10 ★★★★
10. Many Authors Unbound Feb 18 ★★★

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4/10 READ

1. Favorite Author--White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison 2-8-10
2. Author that is "new" to you--Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione
3. Author you are willing to give a second chance---Mona Lisa Blossomingby Sunny
4. GoodReads Author--Possession by Jennifer Armintrout 2/22
5. Author born/died 1982--The Hollow by Jessica Verday
6. Author whose first or last name starts with L--Guilty Pleasures by Laurel K. Hamilton 2-28-10
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with S--Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon
8. Male Author--James Potter and the Hall of Elders' Crossing by G.Norman Lippert
9. Female Author--Haunted by Heather Graham 2/15
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included)--On the Prowl

4/10

1. A Favorite Author: First Drop of Crimson - Frost
2. An Author that is "new" to you: Patricia Briggs – Moon Called
3. An Author/second chance: Lynsay Sands - Love Bites
4. A GoodReads Author: Becca Fitzpatrick - Hush Hush
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?
9. A female Author: Archangels’ Kiss - Nalini Singh
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included): Undecided



Also Read:

Debs wrote: "I would never be ABLE TO read all those in a month is it a month you get to read them I am a slow reader dont get me wrong I love reading but I like to enjoy the moment not rush it. :))"

Yes, the challenge is to read 10 books in a month.

However, there are many of us who just have fun attempting to read 10, and usually would not be able to. Some of us simply use it as a guide to help select what books we will be reading for the month.

9/10 Completed.
1. A Favorite Author: Lori Handland "Rising Moon" FINISHED 2/14/10 ***. I really like the way she develops charicters, builds plots and depicts relationship and sex. Fun and yummy.

2. New to Me: Pamela Palmer "Desire Untamed" FINISHED 2/9/10 *** More straight paranormal romance than my usual fair, but I actually really enjoyed it. I'm gunna read another p-romance in fact!

3. Second Chance: Jennifer Armatrout "Queen of Light (Lightworld/Darkworld)" FINISHED 2/28/10 ***. This book was choppy and the romance never really breathed, but the world is interesting enough to read the next one.

4. A GoodReads Author: Lilith Saint Crow "Strange Angels". FINISHED 2/13/10 **** I really enjoyed this book. I can't wait to read Betrayals! I love the power dynamics and sexual tension in this book.


5. born 1963: LKH Devine Misdemeneors FINISHED.2/26/10. ***

6. First Name starts with L: 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. first or last name starts with B: CHANGING BOOK AGAIN: "Homecoming" Patricia Briggs FINISHED 2/18/10. ****

8. A male Author: CHANGING Victor Gischler's book "Vampire a Go-Go: A Novel. UNFINISHED :-(

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: On the EdgeFINISHED 2/17/10 *** This was a good book. Look forward to any others in that world. It was pretty much a paranormal romance

I just couldn't finish Vampire a go go and I am not going to try. It was too much of a chore,and there just are too many books out there calling my name.

Books completed
1. Author A favorite; Terry Brooks, Jarka Ruus, 2/12/10
2. Author New to Me; Kathy Love, I want you to want me,2/2/10
3. Author Giving a second chance; Vicki Lewis Thompson, Over Hexed, 2/4/10
4. Author of GoodReads; Maria V. Snyder, Fire Study, 2/23/10
5. Author born the same year 1958; Elizabeth Vaughan, Dagger-Star, 2/9/10
6. Author Initial of my first name K; Kresley Cole, Deep Kiss of Winter, 2/6/10
7. Author Initial of my last name B; L.A. Banks, Bite the Bullet, 2/10/10
8. Author Male; Terry Brooks, Straken, 2/15/10
9. Author Female; Maggie Shayne, Bloodline, 2/20/10
10. Author more than one; Sherrilyn Kenyon, J.R. Ward, Susan Squires, Dianna Love, Dead after Dark, 2/17/10

1. Favorite Born to be Bad by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2. New Master of Ecstasy by Nina Bangs
3. 2nd Chance Unleashed by C.J. Barry
4. Goodreads author Frostbitten by Kelley Armstrong
5. 1961 The Forever Kiss by Angela Knight
6. C Midnight's Daughter by Karen Chance
7. F Ecstasy by Jacquelyn Frank
8. Male Flight of the Nighthawks by Raymond E. Feist
9. Female Ravenous by Sharon Ashwood
10. Anthology Inked.

So technically I'm finishing Midnight's Daughter on 03/01/10. But I started it in February so I'll say I finished 8-1/2.

Here's my final list:

5/10 Complete

1. Favorite Author: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
2. "New" author: Witch Fire by Anya Bast
3. Author with second chance: Tempting the Beast by Lora Leigh
4. GoodReads Author: Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick - (Note: I got my books mixed up and read this one instead of Cyn Balog's Fairy Tale - but since they're both Goodreads authors, it all worked out!)
5. Author born in same year: Oh My Goth by Gena Showalter (1976)
6. Author with same first initial: Forbidden Magic by Cheyenne McCray
7. Author with same last initial: The Dispossessed: An Ambiguous Utopia by Ursula K. Le Guin
8. Male Author: The Devil You Know by Mike Carey
9. Female Author: Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side by Beth Fantaskey
10. Multi-author: The Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance
by Trisha Telep (short story anthology)



Well - I didn't get my list done. :( But I did read some great books! Thanks for running such a fun challenge! :)

Chelle wrote: "Here's my final list:

5/10 Complete

1. Favorite Author: Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
2. "New" author: Witch Fire by Anya Bast
3. Author with seco..."

You know Chelle, the Mammoth book should count for 3 books. At least that's my opinion.

I know it's a bit late, but I have been sick. I dragged my laptop to bed today to update everyhthing.

Better late then never I supose! only 6 this month.

6/10 Complete!

1. A Favourite Author Death's Mistress By Karen Chance **** 9th Feb My Review
2. An Author that is "new" Dead Until Dark By Charlaine Harris
3. Second chance Author Dark Fire By Christine Feehan ** 22nd Feb My Review
4. A Goodreads Author JacobBy Jacquelyn Frank
5. Author born/Died 1979Fire In His Eyes By Stella Price * 27th Feb My Review
6. First name initial "R" Blood Promise By Richelle Mead ***1/2 25th Feb My Review
7.Last Name initial "B" Witch Blood By Anya Bast
8. A Male Author Twelve By Jasper Kent
9. A Female Author Obsidian Butterfly By Laurell K Hamilton 15th Feb **** My Review
10. Multiple Authors-Anthology Bite By Laurell K Hamilton, Charlaine Harris, MaryJanice Davidson, Angela Knight and Vicku Taylor 6 Feb 10 ***

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Hope you are feeling better, REbecca!

its times like these Im glad Im a reader, or i would be bored out of my brains lol

thanks Yz

Is it too late to post books I read in Feb? Thought I signed up for this but apparently not!

Amanda wrote: "Is it too late to post books I read in Feb? Thought I signed up for this but apparently not!"

If Mel W has not posted the final update yet, you might be able to.

I completed this on the 24th but don't see credit for all 10 books only 7.
1. A Favorite Author [Laurell K. Hamilton:] [[Flirt:]] READ
2. An Author that is "new" to you [Seanan McGuire:] [[Rosemary and Rue:]] READ
3. 2nd Chance Author [Christine Feehan:] [[Dark Slayer:]] READ
4. A GoodReads Author - Up In Smoke by [Katie MacAlister:] READ
5. 1964 Born Author [Katie MacAlister:] [[Me and My Shadow:]] READ
6. K Author [Sherrilyn Kenyon:] [[Bad Moon Rising:]] READ
7. M Author [Katie Macalister:] [[Steamed:]] READ
8. Male Author Fool Moon by Jim Butcher READ
9. Female Author [Patricia Briggs:] [[Blood Bound:]] READ
10. With more than one Author Inked Karen,Eileen Wilks
Chance,Marjorie M. Liu,Yasmine Galenorn Read

Katie,

Your last post only show that you read 7 books, that's why Mel credited you with 7.

I'm sure once she is ready to make the final update she'll put you in as 10.

Sorry, just realised I hadn't done the final update for February, got a bit on my mind at the moment!! Working on it now and will get it up soon.

Amanda wrote: "Is it too late to post books I read in Feb? Thought I signed up for this but apparently not!"

Amanda, if you want to post your list for February I'll include you in the final update.

FINAL UPDATE

120 readers participated in this month's challenge:

Abrown - 3 books read
Ahrcadia - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Alicia
Amanda (amandine) - 9 books read
Amanda (mula22) - 6 books read
Amber M - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Amber O
Amber (sexi)
Amelia - 5 books read
Andrea - 4 books read
Angie - 9 books read
Ann aka Iftcan - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Anna (in Greece) - 7 books read
Annvelwis - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Ashley - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Awesomevegan - 3 books read
Barbara "Mihsery" Van Cor - 8 books read
Barbara (Barbsis) - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
BJ Rose - 9 books read
Cali - 9 books read
Carla - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Carolyn F - 8 books read
Carrie
Catherine - 7 books read
Cathy - 9 books read
Charlotte - 2 books read
Charlotte (Buried in Books) - 3 books read
Chelle - 5 books read
Cherra - 6 books read
Cindy
Colleen - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Crystal - 6 books read
Daisymay
Dana
DarkHeart - 6 books read
Dayna
Diane - 7 books read
Emily - 5 books read
Erin - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Felicia - 7 books read
FlibBityFLooB - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Gail - 7 books read
Gem H - 1 book read
Hootrvil - 3 books read
Jaime - 9 books read
Jamie
Jan (Phaythe) - 4 books read
Jason - 6 books read
Jen (jlkish) - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Jennie - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Jennifer - 3 books read
Jennifer (windfall) - 5 books read
Jessica - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Jo (aka Tehnacious) - 8 books read
Joy
Joyce - 5 books read
Katie - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Kelley Anne - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Koula - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Kyle
Laura Lulu - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Laurie - 8 books read
Leah (Ling-Ling)
Lenore
Leslie
Lily - 9 books read
Lisa - 4 books read
LooLoo - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Lory (Moty) - 7 books read
Lucy (lulureads) - 6 books read
Lynn - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Mandy - 9 books read
Marlon - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Martina - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Mary E - 3 books read
Megan
Mel - 5 books read
Mel W - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Melinda - 7 books read
Melissa - 9 books read
Melody - 3 books read
Michelle (Shelli_m) - 1 book read
Michelle B (karenshell) - 6 books read
Michelle M (Fabio's Floozy) - 9 books read
Mommaseymour - 9 books reads
Mrs.soule - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Nairabell - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Natalie
Nichole
Nita - 8 books read
Rachel - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Rachelle
Rebecca - 6 books read
Rebecca (BeccaMarie) - 8 books read
Sandra (sleoakaSandra) - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Sandra Weaver - 8 books read
Sandy - 9 books read
Saralyn - 1 book read
Shanna - 5 books read
Shannen - 4 books read
Shannon (Savhage Temptress) - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Shannon (shannonleighd) - 5 books read
Shay - 9 books read
Shazzy - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Shelleyrae - 7 books read
Sherry T - 6 books read
SM
SpikedLove - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Stacie - 8 books read
Steph - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Tammy - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Tara - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Telcy - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Token Female Gamer - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Toni - 9 books read
Tracy - 9 books read
Valerie - 8 books read
Valorie - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Yz - 6 books read
Zoey

35 readers have completed all 10 categories of this month's challenge. Congratulations!

Total books read by the group so far this month: 755

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

Great job, everyone!

Thanks Mel!

Oh Mel, sorry I didn't notice your post until now. Thanks for offering to post so late. Since it took me forever and a half, I'll just forgo posting.

Mel W wrote: "FINAL UPDATE

120 readers participated in this month's challenge:

Abrown - 3 books read
Ahrcadia - 10 books read - Done! Congratulations!
Alicia
Amanda (amandine) - 9 books read
Amanda (mula22)..."

Hi Mel! I'm new to the group and I was just curious...why I didn't get counted as Done?

"Ashley - 10 books read"

Was it just a mistake or did I do something that disqualified me? Just want to make sure in case I didn't do something right since I'm a newbie...Thanks!

Ashley - my guess is that she just forgot to write Done next to you name! Lots of people that she had to update! If it says you read 10 books, you finished!

Kelley Anne wrote: "Ashley - my guess is that she just forgot to write Done next to you name! Lots of people that she had to update! If it says you read 10 books, you finished!"

I have never actually heard of anyone getting Disqualified from a book challenge.. that would be Harsh!

I'm sorry just checked since I'm a newbie! :)

Don't be sorry! Always better to check! We're all glad to help out however we can!

Ashley, I checked the leaderboard and it looks like you were given credit for 10 books in February, so no worries! As others mentioned, the mod gave you credit but just forgot to write "Done". :-)

BTW, the leaderboard is publicly listed under another post but in the same section as these challenges. :-)

Ashley, sorry, just checked this thread. It was as Kelley Anne and Martina suggested, I just forgot to add the "Done!" after your name. It appears I forgot to add it after Rachel's too. My apologies!

Amanda wrote: "Oh Mel, sorry I didn't notice your post until now. Thanks for offering to post so late. Since it took me forever and a half, I'll just forgo posting."

Okay, no problems, Amanda :)

I completely forgot to post my list when I was done! Oops! Sorry guys!

Read a book by the following:

A favorite author
Naked Dragon by Annette Blair Feb 14

An author that is "new" to you
The Jane Austen Book Club by Karen Joy Fowler Feb 2

An author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance
Persistence of Memory by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes Feb 3

A GoodReads author
Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding Feb 23

An author born in the same year as you - 1986
Waywalkers by Catherine Webb Feb 27

An author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name - C
The Accidental Werewolf by Dakota Cassidy Feb 7

An author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name - M
Come Hell or High Water by Michele Bardsley Feb 17

A male author
Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan Feb 22

A female author
Cover of Night by Linda Howard Feb 26

With more than one author (anthologies included)
Bitten By Cupid by Lynsay Sands, Pamela Palmer and Jaime Rush Feb 16

Edited Feb totals :)