Challenge Overload (PNR and UF Edition) discussion

Here is where you will find the person you were matched up with for the challenge. Now comes the fun part! Once you see who you are supposed to make a challenge for, get to work! There is a minimum of 4 books per challenge and a maximum of 12 books per challenge. If you have any specifications please find the person that is supposed to create your challenge and contact them outside of this thread. All categories must be romance related (urban fantasy and young adult also acceptable).

When posting the challenge please put (in bold) who the challenge is for at the top, the name of the challenge, and how many books it will require. Then just put in your guidelines and you are good to go!

Post all challenges by July 3. No reading until July 1st-October 31st! Good luck!

Gus will create a challenge for Lily
Nairabell will create a challenge for Jayme
Steph will create a challenge for Lenore
Dalene will create a challenge for Ahrcadia
Barbra will create a challenge for Brainsgirl
Angie will create a challenge for DarkHeart
Jayme will create a challenge for Barbra
Lily will create a challenge for Angie
Lenore will create a challenge for Nairabell
Brainsgirl will create a challenge for Dalene
Ahrcadia will create a challenge for Gus
DarkHeart will create a challenge for Steph

(This could get rather confusing so please inform me of any mistakes!)

Nairabell

Since I'm already on the computer, I thought I would get started early. (Nairabell, let me know if there needs to be any changes since I posted so early :)

THE RANDOM CHALLENGE
10 books
*Read a book published before 2001
*Read 2 books with a love triangle
*Read one hardcover
*Read a book where the author has at least one of your 3 initials (2 to make it more difficult)
*Read 2 authors you have never read before
*Read one author you had never heard of and just picked up at the store because it sounded good (impulse buy)
*Read a book where the title begins with the letter R
*Read one book that you have been putting off due to new releases

For Lenore
(6/26/10: Edited list ⇓ to 6 bks) :D

"With A Little Help From Your Friends" Challenge
*Read 6 books*

* 1 YA that was rated 5★ by your friends
* 1 book that made you envious when you saw a friend was reading it before you
* 1 book from a friend’s UF shelf
* 1 book from a friend’s TBR shelf with a single female on the cover
* 1 PNR book off the bookshelf of one of the groups you belong to
* 1 book from a friend’s shelf designated “tortured heroes” or similar

For Dalene

TBR Mountain Clean-up Reading Challenge
*Read 10 books*

1. Read 1 book from a series you're currently reading.
2. Read a stand-alone book.
3. Read the most recent book you bought.
4. Read the oldest book on your TBR list.
5. Start a new series.
6. Read a book written/published before 1980.
7. Read a book with 400 or more pages.
8. Read an ebook on your kindle.
9. Read a book by your favorite author.
10. Read a steampunk book.

For Gus

Countdown Challenge
*Read 12 books*

1. Read 1 Contemporary Romance.
2. Read 2 Young Adults.
3. Read 3 Urban Fantasies.
4. Read 3 books with blue covers.
5. Read 2 books with white covers.
6. Read 1 book with a red cover.

for Jayme

I hope this is okay, but let me know if there are any changes you'd like :)

Here, There and Everywhere Challenge
*Read 10 books*

Here...
* Re-read an old favourite
* Read a book that's been on your TBR for over a year
* Read a random book from your TBR (close your eyes and point)
* Read a PNR or UF book
there...
* Read a book recommended by a friend
* Read a book from the shelf of your favourite goodreads group
* Read a book from a friend's TBR shelf
...and everywhere
* Read a book that everyone is talking about
* Read a book that has become a movie/TV Show
* Read a book you've seen an advert for (online, tv, by email, wherever)

@Lenore - thanks for the challenge, it sounds great :)

@Nairabell- This looks fun :-D

For Barbra

The Clean up TBR Challenge
~10 books~
*Read a book from a current series
*Read a book with a red cover
*Read a PNR book
*Read the latest book for a series
*Read a book with a blue cover
*Read a book with a sexy man on the cover
*Read a book that's been on your TBR for awhile
*Read a book that's been getting a lot of reviews
*Read a book that's been recently added to your tbr
*Read a book with an animal in it

Let me know if I need to alter anything

Nairabell, the challenge you made is really creative. I like it!

For Lily!

The Pretty Cover Challenge
-10 books-

*Read a book from the Best Book Covers of 2010 List
*Read a book from the Best Book Covers of 2009 List
*Read a book from the Kiss the Cover List
*Read a book from the Books with the Blues List
*Read a book from the Hottest Guy on the Cover List
*Read a book from the The Color Purple List
*Read a book from the Dude Where's My Forehead? List
*Read a book from the Flowers on the Cover List
*Read a book from the Great Books with Black Covers List
*Read a book from the Best Book Cover Art List

If you want, you can add a book of your own to list and read it. Like a book with a black cover thats not there, etc!

@Ahrcadia, Thanks so much :)

Wow! This will be fun. Ill get right on my list. But first I gotta make my challange. I just got on line and saw we are up and running! yea!

Gus wrote: "For Lily!

The Pretty Cover Challenge
-10 books-

*Read a book from the Best Book Covers of 2010 List
*Read a book from the Best Book Covers of 2009 List
*Read a book from the Kiss the Cover..."

Lenore *--*Phierce*-- * wrote: "Nairabell, the challenge you made is really creative. I like it!"

Thanks :)

For Briansgirl!

The Favorites Challenge
1. Read a book from YOUR favorite authors list (as shown on your profile page).
2. Read a classic novel.
3. Read a romantic suspense novel.
4. Read a biography.
5. Read an UF or PNR novel.
6. Read a book with a recipe included. As a bonus, make the recipe. :)
7. Read a book based on a movie/TV or vice versa.
8. Read a non-romance science fiction book.

Think this covers most of your favorites. Let me know if you'd like me to change anything.

@ Jayme, thanks! I love the criteria as it will give me a chance to read some of those things on my unbelievably huge TBR list.

Thanks Barbara. Sounds great. Just wish we didn't have to wait til July 10th to start! Can we start July 1st please!! (I'm on vacation most of August and the extra time would be helpful.)

These challenges are awesome! I'm tempted to do some other people's too :)

Nothing's stopping you Gus! hehe

Angie's Challange: (8-10 books)


1. Master's Work: Find an author who has been published for @ least 15 years. Then, choose any book written by them--from new release to classic.

2. Challenge Helper: Choose any book you are reading for another challenge (and identify the challenge).

3. Fan's Fun: Read a book either written by, or on the tbr/read list of an author you are a registered fan of (on goodreads).

4. From Me to You: Choose a book off my read or TBR list.

5. Fresh Love--in honor of the Soltice: PNR or Erotica from a new author, or new to the genre--or if you like first in a series.

6. Outta This World: Sci fi or fantasy.

7. Hunter/Gatherer: A book you do not currently own and must buy, or borrow from friend or library.

8, 9, 10. 4th of July: Choose a book that either has red, white and blue on the cover or choose one red, one white and one blue covered book.

Barbara wrote: "@ Jayme, thanks! I love the criteria as it will give me a chance to read some of those things on my unbelievably huge TBR list."

Glad it'll help :-)

Gus wrote: "These challenges are awesome! I'm tempted to do some other people's too :)"

Can we do that? Cause there are some challenges that I would love to do

For DarkHeart

On The Podium Challenge.

Firsts
Author: Read an author you haven't read before.
Series: Read the first book in a series
Debut: Read the first book published by an author, one of your faves or someone new to you.

Runners-Up
Author: Read an author you've read once but gave up on, and give them another go.
Series: Read a book from a series that you are in the middle of.
Second Place: Read the book that's number 2 on your TBR list.

Last place
Author: Read a book by the last author you read OR a book reccommended by them OR one that is on their Goodreads list if they are a Goodreads author.
Series: Read the latest book in a series
Last: Read the last book you bought/borrowed.

I hope this is alright for you :)

Hmm yes I can imagine we can!

Gus wrote: "Hmm yes I can imagine we can!"

Gus--"dude wheres my forehead" list. OMG I was literally laughing out loud when I saw what that list was about!!!

What if I took everyone's challenges and built a poll for them. Then, the top two winners would be made into challenges for the whole group?

I said July 10th to give everyone time, but it seems like most of the lists are in so....Yep I think moving it up is a great idea. I will go change it now.

I love it!

Okay, lets see what I can stick in here..

"With A Little Help From Your Friends" Challenge
*Read 6 books*

* 1 YA that was rated 5★ by your friends
Thirst 1 by Christopher Pike rated by Amanda

* 1 book that made you envious when you saw a friend was reading it before you
Red Hot Fury by Kasey MacKenzie

* 1 book from a friend’s UF shelf
Three Days to Dead by Kelly Mending from Jess's Shelf

* 1 book from a friend’s TBR shelf with a single female on the cover
Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire from DarkHeart's Shelf

* 1 PNR book off the bookshelf of one of the groups you belong to
Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris from Paranormal Romance

* 1 book from a friend’s shelf designated “tortured heroes” or similar
The Darkest Lie by Gena Showalter

Zsadist from the Black Dagger Brotherhood is a tortured hero.

True. Sadly for the challenge, I have read all of J.R. Ward's current books. What about Gideon from the Darkest Lie?

Lenore *--*Phierce*-- * wrote: "What if I took everyone's challenges and built a poll for them. Then, the top two winners would be made into challenges for the whole group?

I said July 10th to give everyone time, but it seems li..."

Sounds Good. And thanks for moving the start date up!

Challenge Overload (PNR & UF Edition) Group
Pick-It For Me Spin Off Challenge
Created by Barbara for me
Jul 1 - Oct 31

1. Read a book from your favorite author's list (on profile).
Storm Glass by Maria Snyder (Glass #1)

2. Read a classic novel.
The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco

3. Read a romantic suspense novel.
The Carriage House by Carla Neggers (Texas Rangers #1)

4. Read a biography.
Child Star by Shirley Temple Black

5. Read UF or PNR book.
Summer Knight by Jim Butcher (Dresden Files #4)

6. Read a book with a recipe included. Bonus: Make recipe.
Aunt Dimity and the Duke by Nancy Atherton (Aunt Dimity #2)

7. Read a book made into a movie/tv series or vice versa.
Where Eagles Dare by Alistair MacLean

8. Read a non-romance Science Fiction book.
Dujonian's Hoard by Michael Jan Friedman (Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Captain's Table #2) by Michael Jan Friedman

Lenore *--*Phierce*-- * wrote: "True. Sadly for the challenge, I have read all of J.R. Ward's current books. What about Gideon from the Darkest Lie?"

He would definitely work, as would any of the Lords.

For Ahrcadia

Get Romantic with Reading
*Read 10 books*

1. Read an Historical Romance book
2. Read a Contemporary Romance book
3. Read a Futuristic Romance book
4. Read a Paranormal Romance book
5. Read a Time Travel Romance book
6. Read a book a GR friend fell in love with (gave 4 to 5 stars rating)
7. Read a book published in February
8. Re-read a book you fell in love with
9. Read a book from an author you "love"
10. You choose what to fall in love with

PICK IT FOR ME SPIN OFF CHALLENGE
Get Romantic with Reading
by Dalene
July 1 - October 31
0 of 10

1. Historical: Bloody Good by Georgia Evans
2. Contemporary: Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs
3. Futuristic: Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews
4. PNR: Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione
5. Time Travel: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
6. Friend Loved: Rogue by Rachel Vincent (Mommaseymour)
7. Published in February: Pride by Rachel Vincent
8. Re-Read: The Glass Dragon by Irene Radford
9. Author Love: Nightingale's Lament by Simon R. Green
10. You Choose: What's a Ghoul to Do? by Victoria Laurie

Lenore, You can borrow from one of my friends' lists. Shawna has a shelf named "hero-abused-scarred-tortured-angst", is there something there that interests you? I could change that one, if you'd rather.

Sorry, just saw your comment re: Gideon. I'd say he definitely passes, the poor baby. ;) I can't wait to read his book!

Yes! Okay great. I plan to get his book next Tuesday. :)

Gus wrote: "For Lily!

The Pretty Cover Challenge
-10 books-

*Read a book from the Best Book Covers of 2010 List
*Read a book from the Best Book Covers of 2009 List
*Read a book from the Kiss the Cover..."


To Gus: The first 3 links are all the same! Oops! :)

I noticed that but Im just haven fun floating around on all those listopias.

:) Lily! There are certainly some entertaining ones out there.

Okay Steph, in deference to your already full challenge schedule, I'm going to give you six categories, and two additional optional categories.

*Read a book with a vampire
*Read a book with a werewolf
*Read a book with a non-werewolf shifter/shape-changer
*Read a book with fae
*Read a book with a witch or wizard
*Read a book with an angel or demon

Optionals:
*Read a book with a succubus
*Read a book with zombie

The Pretty Cover Challenge

or

Lily's Listopia 101:

Creator: Gus


1. Best Book Covers, 2010: Deadtown

2. Best Book Covers, 2009: Redemption Alley

3. Kiss the Cover: Frostbite (Vampire Academy, #2)

4. Books with the Blues: Vanished

5. Hottest Guy on the Cover List: Nightlife or Hidden Moon

6. The Color Purple List: Unholy Magic

7. Dude Where's My Forehead?: Strange Brew

8.Flowers on the Cover: TBD

9. Great Books with Black Covers: The Devil's Due

10. Best Book Cover Art: Storm Born

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My Challenge - created by Lily (Thank You!)

1 - Dragon Actually - G.A. Aiken
2 - The Man Within - Lora Leigh
3 - Beneath A Darkening Moon - Keri Arthur
4 - Succubus Dreams - Richelle Mead
5 - Dragon Heat - Allyson James
6 - Blood Magic - Matthew Cook
7 - Grady's Awakening - Bianca D'Arc
8 - Out of Light, Into Shadow
9 - Sweeter Than Wine - Bianca D'Arc
10 - Catching Midnight - Emma Holly

DarkHeart "Vehngeance" wrote: "Okay Steph, in deference to your already full challenge schedule, I'm going to give you six categories, and two additional optional categories.

*Read a book with a vampire
*Read a book with a w..."

Thanks, DarkHeart :) I'll be back soon w/my list.

Challenge courtesy of DarkHeart
Duration: 7/1 - 10/31/10
Read: 1/6

*Vampire: Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill
*Werewolf: Chased by Moonlight by Nancy Gideon
*Shifter/shape-changer: Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh
*Fae: Enchanted, Inc. by Shanna Swendson
*Witch: Sorcery and the Single Girl by Mindy Klasky
*Demon: The Darkest Lie by Gena Showalter 7/2/10 4★

Right, since it's officially July, I'd better get this going.
From Angie:

On The Podium Challenge.

Firsts
Author: Read an author you haven't read before.
The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness
Series: Read the first book in a series
The Unsung Hero (Troubleshooters, #1) by Suzanne Brockman
Debut: Read the first book published by an author, someone new to you.
Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill

Runners-Up
Author: Read an author you've read once but gave up on, and give them another go.
Nightlife by Rob Thurman
Series: Read a book from a series that you are in the middle of.
White Night (Dresden Files, #9) by Jim Butcher
Second Place: Read the book that's number 2 on your TBR list.
Embrace the Night by Karen Chance

Last place
Author: Read a book by the last author you read
Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning
Series: Read the latest book in a series
Bring On The Night (WVMP Radio, #3) by Jeri Smith-Ready
Last: Read the last book you bought.
Black Dust Mambo by Adrian Phoenix

TBR Mountain Clean-up Reading Challenge by Briansgirl
*Read 10 books*

1. Series Continue - All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris 7/29
2. Stand Alone - Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella 9/5
3. Most Recent Purchase - Founding Mothers: The Women Who Raised Our Nation by Cokie Roberts
4. Oldest TBR - Born in Fire (Born In trilogy #1) by Nora Roberts
5. New Series - Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
6. Published before 1980 - Rebecca by Dauphne du Maurier
7. More than 400 pages - Voyager by Diana Gabaldon
8. E-Book - From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris 8/29
9. Favorite Author - House Rules by Jodi Picoult
10. Steampunk - Steamed by Katie MacAlister

The Cleanup TBR Challenge
10/10 COMPLETE

1. *Read a book from a current series: Fade Out - Rachel Caine 8/5
2. *Read a book with a red cover: A Witch in Time - Madelyn Alt 8/21
3. *Read a PNR book: Gods Behaving Badly] - Marie Phillips 9/24
4. *Read the latest book for a series: Blood Cross - Faith Hunter 8/19
5. *Read a book with a blue cover: Fallen - Lauren Kate 7/24
6. *Read a book with a sexy man on the cover: Atlantis Unmasked - Alyssa Day 9/29
7. *Read a book that's been on your TBR for awhile: Vampire Academy - Richelle Mead 9/10
8. *Read a book that's been getting a lot of reviews: The Book Thief - Marcus Zusak 8/10 (DNF)
9. *Read a book that's been recently added to your tbr: Wild Ride - Jennifer Crusie 7/11
10. *Read a book with an animal in it: Tongues of Serpents: A Novel of Temeraire - Naomi Novik 8/10

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Challenge Overload
Pick-It-For-Me-Spin-Off

1/6 COMPLETE

"With A Little Help From Your Friends" Challenge
*Read 6 books*

* 1 YA that was rated 5★ by your friends
Thirst 1 by Christopher Pike rated by Amanda

* 1 book that made you envious when you saw a friend was reading it before you
Red Hot Fury by Kasey MacKenzie

* 1 book from a friend’s UF shelf
Three Days to Dead by Kelly Mending from Jess's Shelf

* 1 book from a friend’s TBR shelf with a single female on the cover
Twice Bitten by Chloe Neill from DarkHeart's Shelf

* 1 PNR book off the bookshelf of one of the groups you belong to
Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris from Paranormal Romance

* 1 book from a friend’s shelf designated “tortured heroes” or similar
The Darkest Lie by Gena Showalter

Match-up Challenge for Me by Nariabell
Here, There and Everywhere Challenge
*Read 10 books*

Here...
* Old favourite: A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray
* TBR for over a year: Maiden of the Wolf by Tiffany Trent 7/5
* Random book from TBR:
* PNR or UF book:

there...
* Recommended by a friend: Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris
* Shelf of favourite goodreads group: The Host by Stephanie Meyer (from Bookshelf Bitches)
* Friend's TBR shelf: How To Marry a Millionaire Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks (from Lenore)

...and everywhere
* Book everyone is talking about:
* Book that has become a movie/TV Show:
* Book you've seen an advert for: