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Are You Ready for some Football!Duration: August 1st 2010 thru October 31st 2010
12/12 Complete
Houston Texans: The Uglies
Green Bay Packers: Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging: Confessions of Georgia Nicolson
NY Giants: Blue Bloods
Cleveland Browns: Like Water for Chocolate
New Orleans Saints: Captivate
Philadelphia Eagles/Indianapolis Colts: Mockingjay
Chicago Bears/Minnesota Vikings/Oakland Raiders/Kansas City Chiefs: East
Pittsburgh Steelers: Swiped
Dallas Cowboys: Kiss An Angel
Baltimore Ravens: Burned
San Diego Chargers: Spirit Bound
San Francisco 49ers: Uncharted TerriTori
COMPLETED!!!
September: Pick it for me! ChallengeDuration: August 30th through September 2nd to choose for partner.
Lucy chose VAMPIRE ACADEMY!
COMPLETED!
October Reading Challenges 2010:10/10 Complete
1. October: Oh My Goth FINISHED 10/21
2. Birthday: Shiver from Pollyanna's bookshelf FINISHED 10/10
3. Geography: The Seventh Witch FINISHED 10/25
4.Teacher’s Day: Hex Hall FINISHED 10/18
5. Law & Order: Moon Called (undercover cop) FINISHED 10/13
6. Halloween Read: Masquerade FINISHED 10/7
7. National Book Month Read: East (poet and printing press) FINISHED 10/2
8. Romance Genre: Dancers in the Dark by Charlaine Harris FINISHED 10/28
9. Of Lists and Shelves: The Adoration of Jenna Fox FINISHED 10/3
10. Reader's Choice: I Heart You, You Haunt Me FINISHED 10/14
COMPLETED!
Gena Showalter Oh My Goth: I couldn't pass up a YA read!
Challenge Task: Read one book written by our featured author
Challenge Duration: The whole month
C - Totally new to this author. Will see how I like it.
Date Complete: 10/20
You must also say if, after reading:
A - would definitely look at her other books, since I've enjoyed this one very much.
When I saw that Ms. Showalter wrote "edgy young adult" books, I couldn't pass it up. I know I'm supposed to read the romance ones, but this did have romance (just not sex). The book started out like a typical YA book and I found myself asking, "This is edgy?" Well, I had to read more to get to the edgy part. It goes SCI-FI after that, which was a pleasant surprise. Of course, the main characters are Goths, which was me in high school, so related to all that wanting to stand out angst. Overall, an enjoyable read. We didn't have this book at my library, but I would definitely ILL another one.
COMPLETED!
SERIES LISTAbandon Trilogy*
Angel Trilogy *
Bloodlines
Drake Chronicles
Firelight
Heist Society
Hex Hall*
Hourglass
House of Night
Last Apprentice***
Matched
Morganville Vampires*
Paranormalcy *
Ramona*
The Seven Kingdoms*
Sookie Stackhouse Series
Unearthly***
Vamped*
Vespertine
November Reading Challenge 2010Duration: November 1st through November 30
10/10 COMPLETE
1. November: Northanger Abbey FINISHED 11/28
2. Birthday: Harper's Shelf- Tempting Danger FINISHED 11/23
3. Geography: Bit the Jackpot FINISHED 11/12
4. Thanksgiving Day: Revelations FINISHED 11/3
5. Guy Fawkes Night: The Candidates FINISHED 11/16
6. World Television Day: Insatiable FINISHED 11/17
7. Get ‘Er Done: The Replacement FINISHED 11/1
8. Romance Genre: Raintree- Inferno FINISHED 11/5
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Incarceron FINISHED 11/9
10. Reader's Choice: Countess Below Stairs FINISHED 11/20
COMPLETED
Read the Rainbow ChallengeDuration: Nov.1, 2010 - Sept 30. 2011
13/13 COMPLETE
Purple: Living Dead in Dallas FINISHED 3/2/11
Pink: Original Sin FINISHED 2/9/11
Blue: Stargirl FINISHED 11/3/10
Green: Love, Stargirl FINISHED 3/20/11
Red: Raintree: Inferno FINISHED 11/5/10
Orange: The Candidates FINISHED 11/15/10
Yellow: Bit the Jackpot FINISHED 11/12/10
Black: Incarceron FINISHED 11/9/10
Grey/Silver: The Replacement FINISHED 11/1/10
Brown: Tempting Danger FINISHED 11/23/10
White: The Queen of Babble FINISHED 12/6/10
Gold/Beige: Revelations FINISHED 11/3/10
BONUS-Rainbow: Pretty Little Mistakes FINISHED 12/7
COMPLETE!!!
FALLing in Love ChallengeDuration: November 1st to November 30th 2010
6/6 COMPLETE
FAIRY TALE ROMANCE- Countess Below Stairs FINISHED 11/20
STARCROSSED LOVERS- Bit the Jackpot FINISHED 11/12
LOVE TRIANGLE- The Candidates FINISHED 11/15
SOUL-MATES- Revelations FINISHED 11/3
FATLE ATTRACTION- The Replacement FINISHED 11/1
MY PERFECT LOVE STORY- Insatiable FINISHED 11/17
COMPLETED!!
What! Random December ChallengeDuration: December 1st to December 31st 2010
6/6 Complete
1, Collecting Dust- Pretty Little Mistakes FINISHED 12/7
2. Adventure- Dead Until Dark FINISHED 12/2
3. Indie- Hush: An Irish Princess' Tale FINISHED 12/10
4. Newbie but a goodie- Millicent Min: Girl Genius FINISHED 12/31
5. I heard this was good- Stargirl FINISHED 12/8
6. Can't wait to see what happens next- Entice 12/28
COMPLETED!!!
Monthly Challenge: DECEMBER 2010Duration: December 1st to December 31st
10/10 Complete
1. December: Dead Until Dark FINISHED 12/2
2. Birthday: Mel W- The Queen of Babble FINISHED 12/6
3. Geography: Hush: An Irish Princess' Tale FINISHED 12/10
4. Pearl Harbor Anniversary: The Ruins of Gorlan FINISHED 12/15
5. End of the Year: Entice FINISHED 12/28
6. Challenge Freebie: Stargirl FINISHED 12/8
7. Beethoven's Birthday: Star Island FINISHED 12/9
8. Romance Genre: The Lady of Milkweed Manor FINISHED 12/6
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Holiday Affair FINISHED 12/22
10. Reader's Choice: Pretty Little Mistakes FINISHED 12/7
COMPLETED!!!
Pick-It-For-Me Challenge- DECEMBER 2010Choose For: Miss
A. The Ghost of Reading Past -
1) Insatiable by Meg Cabot helped me give Adult books another chance. I usually read YA, and I thought since Meg Cabot writes YA too, I would like it. I would classify it as paranormal romance.
2) The Giver by Lois Lowry was recommended to me by a former teacher. It is sci-fi/alternate reality. It is a haunting book that makes you see your world differently. My favorite part is the end--so you'll have to let me know what you think if you choose this one.
B. The Ghost of Reading Present -
1) Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris. I started reading this after watching the HBO series True Blood. It is different from the series, so there are still surprises. I haven't finished it yet.
2) The Uglies by Scott Westerfeld. I gave this as a gift to my BFFs teenage daughter. It gives going through puberty a whole other dimension.
C. The Ghost of Reading Future -
1) Ice by Sarah Beth Durst. Retelling of East of the Sun and West of the Moon. Just fabulous. This book put me on a fairy tale kick.
2) Graceling by Kristin Cashore. I actually preferred Fire to Graceling, but Graceling was the first book, so you should read it first. They both have a strong female character kicking butt.
D. The Tiny Tim factor (totally optional but a worthwhile challenge)
1) The Julian Game by Adele Griffin
2) The Secret Garden is the only book I really re-read ever (unless I don't remember I read it in the first place). It is my favorite book, so I don't mind.
I choose: Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
COMPLETED
January 2011 Monthly Reading ChallengeChallenge Duration: January 1 – January 31, 2011
10/10 COMPLETE
1. January: Jane Austen: A Life Revealed by Catherine Reef FINISHED 1/9
2. Birthday: Awakened by P.C. Cast FINISHED 1/26
3. Geography: The Matchmakers by Janet Dailey FINISHED 1/31
4. New to You: Unearthly by Cynthia Hand FINISHED 1/6
5. Beginnings: Matched by Ally Conkie FINISHED 1/9
6. Appreciate your Dragon Day: Firelight by Sophie Jordan FINISHED 1/21
7. National Take Back Your Time Week: Once in a Full Moon Ellen Schreiber FINISHED 1/24
8. Rose Parade: Nightshade by Andrea Cremer FINISHED 1/31
9. January Weather: Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead FINISHED 1/19
10. Reader's Choice: Freckle Juice by Judy Blume FINISHED 1/11
COMPLETE!!!
2011 A-Z Book ChallengeDuration: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
26/26 complete
A: Awakened by P.C. Cast FINISHED 1/26/11
B: The Burning Bridge by John Flanagan FINISHED 2/12/11
C: Changeless by Gail Carriger FINISHED 3/11/11
D: Darkest Mercy FINISHED 3/11/11
E: Ever by Gail Carson Levine FINISHED 5/19/11
F: Firelight by Sophie Jordan FINISHED 1/21/11
G: Glass Houses by Rachel Caine FINISHED 2/18/11
H: Huntress by Melinda Lo FINISHED 5/26/11
I: The Icebound Land by John Flanagan FINISHED 3/6/11
J: Jane Austen: A Life Revealed by Catherine Reef FINISHED 1/9/11
K: Kisses from Hell by Kristin Cast FINISHED 2/9/11
L: Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead FINISHED 1/19/11
M: Matched by Ally Condie FINISHED 1/9/11
N: Nightshade by Andrea Cremer FINISHED 1/31/11
O: Once in a Full Moon by Ellen Schreiber FINISHED 1/24/11
P: Pretties by Scott Westerfeld FINISHED 3/25/11
Q: Quicksilver by Stephanie Spinner FINISHED 12/8/11
R: Ramona the Pest FINISHED 6/9
S: The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen FINISHED 4/10/11
T: Trance FINISHED 6/1
U: Unearthly by Cynthia Hand FINISHED 1/6/11
V: Vixen by Jillian Larkin FINISHED 4/18/11
W: Wicked Girls by Stephanie Hemphill FINISHED 12/26/11
X: XVI FINISHED 11/25/11
Y: You are so Undead to Me by Stacey Jay FINISHED 11/17/11
Z: Zombies: a record of the year of infection by Don Roff FINISHED 9/3
COMPLETE!!!
February 2011 Monthly Reading ChallengeChallenge Duration: February 1 – February 28, 2011
10/10 COMPLETE
1.February: Flora Segunda FINISHED 2/23
2. Birthday: (Christine) Glass Houses FINISHED 2/18
3. Geography: Original Sin by Beth Mcmullen FINISHED 2/9
4. Second Month: The Burning Bridge FINISHED 2/12
5. Second Chances: Before I Fall FINISHED 2/5
6. Shortest Month Read: Kisses From Hell (Sunshine by Richelle Mead) FINISHED 2/7
7. Valentine's Day: Low Red Moon FINISHED 2/14
8. Black History Month: Feathers by Jacqueline Woodson FINISHED 2/19
9. National Laugh-Friendly Month: Are You There, God? It's Me, Margaret FINISHED 2/20
10. Reader's Choice: Angel Burn by L.A. Weatherly FINISHED 2/26
COMPLETED!!!
February Clean-Up Challenge (for YAPNF)Duration: February 1st to February 28th 2011
7/7 COMPLETE
1. Glass Houses by Rachel Caine FINISHED 2/18
2. Original Sin by Beth Mcmullen FINISHED 2/9
3. The Burning Bridge by John Flanagan FINISHED 2/12
4. Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver FINISHED 2/5
5. Kisses From Hell (Sunshine by Richelle Mead) FINISHED 2/7
6. Low Red Moon by Ivy Devlin FINISHED 2/14
7. Angel Burn by L.A. Weatherly FINISHED 2/26
COMPLETED!!
March Monthly ChallengeMarch 1st to March 31st
10/10 COMPLETE
1. March: Darkest Mercy by Melissa Marr FINISHED 3/11
2. Birthday: (Alicia's List) The Pretties by Scott Westerfeld FINISHED 3/25
3. Geography: Crown Jewel by Fern Michaels FINISHED 3/30
4. Third Month: The Icebound Land by John Flanagan FINISHED 3/6
5. March Off to War: The Demon Trapper's Daughter by Jana Oliver FINISHED 3/2
6. Mardi Gras: Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris FINISHED 3/2
7. St.Patrick's Day: Love, Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli FINISHED 3/20
8. Doctor's Day: Demonglass by Rachel Hawkins FINISHED 3/16
9. Of Shelves and Lists: Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella FINISHED 3/27
10. Reader's Choice: Changeless by Gail Calliger FINISHED 3/11
COMPLETED
I-Spy Challenge (YAPNF)March 1st to March 31st
7/7 COMPLETE
1- I spy a book with Purple on the cover: Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris FINISHED 3/2
2- I spy a book with Boy on the cover: The Icebound Land by John Flanagan FINISHED 3/6
3- I spy a book with Black on the cover: Cloaked by Alexis Flinn FINISHED 3/15
4- I spy a book with Girl on the cover: Demon Trapper's Daughter by Jana Oliver FINISHED 3/2
5- I spy a book with a star on the cover: Love, Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli FINISHED 3/20
6- I spy a book with a flower on the cover: Darkest Mercy by Melissa Marr FINISHED 3/11
7- I spy a book with a Boy AND a Girl on the cover: Pretties by Scott Westerfeld FINISHED 3/25
COMPLETED
April Monthly Reading ChallengeChallenge Duration: April 1 – April 30, 2011
10/10 Complete
1. April: The Book of Tomorrow FINISHED 4/18
2. Birthday: Debbie- The Sugar Queen FINISHED 4/10
3. Maryland: Goth Girl Rising FINISHED 4/15
4. Fourth Month: The Battle for Skandia FINISHED 4/9
5. The Royal Wedding: Vixen FINISHED 4/18
6. April Fool's Day: "March off to War" Search for Senna FINISHED 4/2
7. Find-A-Rainbow Day: The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl FINISHED 4/22
8. Taxes are due in US (15 April): Carpe Demon FINISHED 4/3
9. Pets Are Wonderful month: Club Dead FINISHED 4/7
10. Reader's Choice: My Soul to Take FINISHED 4/13
COMPLETE
April Series Challenge (YAPNF)Duration: April 1st to April 30th
1/4 COMPLETE
1. My Soul to Take FINISHED 4/13
2. My Soul to Save
3. My Soul to Keep
4. My Soul to Steal
NOT COMPLETE... Didn't like it enough to continue
May Monthly ChallengeDuration: May 1st to May 31st
10/10 COMPLETE
1. M is for May: Slayed by Amanda Marrone FINISHED 5/1 1 point
2. Birthday: Briansgirl- Dead to the World (5 star) FINISHED 5/1 3 points
3. Geography: Sold FINISHED 5/7 1 point
4. Cinco de Mayo: The Sorcerer of the North FINISHED 5/10 2 points
5. Mother May I: Alcatraz versus the Scrivener's Bones FINISHED 5/15 2 points
6. "Mayday mayday mayday! We're going down!": Life as We Knew It FINISHED 5/7 2 points
7. April showers bring May flowers (and what do Mayflowers bring? Pilgrims!): Abandon FINISHED 5/13 1 point
8. Maybe Things Will Change... Declaration FINISHED 5/29 2 points
9. Friday the 13th!: Forest of Hands and Teeth FINISHED 5/21 2 points
10. Reader's Choice: The Vespertine FINISHED 5/20 3 points
COMPLETED
Your Book is My Book My Book is Your Book~ May Challenge Duration: May 1st to May 31st
5/5 COMPLETE
Christina: Dead to the World FINISHED 5/1
Christina: Sold FINISHED 5/7
Karyn the Pirate: Life as We Knew It FINISHED 5/7
Karyn the Pirate: Ever FINISHED 5/19
Piper: Forest of Hands and Teeth FINISHED 5/21
COMPLETE
RRRC's Reading Tournament: Name GameDuration: May 1st to October 31st 2011
83/200 COMPLETE
Girl's Names: 39/100 COMPLETE
Aaliyah, Abby,
Boy's Names: 44/100 COMPLETE
Aaron, Adam, Adrian, Aiden,
Abandon(FINISHED 5/13): Kayla, Alex, Christopher, Bryce
All Together Dead(FINISHED 8/15): Christian, Isaiah
B Is for Beer(FINISHED 7/24): Gracie
Bitter is the New Black : Confessions of a Condescending, Egomaniacal, Self-Centered Smartass, Or, Why You Should Never Carry A Prada Bag to the Unemployment Office(FINISHED 7/13): Ryan, Max
Darkfever(FINISHED 8/13): Mackayla,
Dead as a Doornail (FINISHED 6/20): Jack, Lily, Jackson (2 different characters), William
The Dead-Tossed Waves (FINISHED 8/2): Daniel, Abigail
The Declaration (FINISHED 5/29): Anna, Charlie, Julia, Kaitlyn (Kate)
Definitely Dead(FINISHED 7/31): Sophie
Dreaming Anastasia(FINISHED 7/11): Ethan
The Eternal Kiss: 13 Vampire Tales of Blood and Desire: Dylan, Ava, Hailey, Lauren
The Forest of Hands and Teeth (FINISHED 5/21): Elizabeth (Beth), Jacob
Forever (FINISHED 5/26): Michael, Katherine
Girl in the Arena(FINISHED 7/2): Allison, Sam (Samantha)
Guilty Pleasures(FINISHED 8/8): Lillian
My Love Lies Bleeding(FINISHED 8/4): Lucy, Logan, Liam
Huntress (FINISHED 5/26): Morgan (Morghan), Noah (Noa), Hunter
Life As We Knew It (FINISHED 5/7): Megan, Peyton, Brandon, Matthew
Mansfield Park: Maria
Mockingbird (FINISHED 6/22): Emma, Devon, Brianna, Joshua
My Fair Godmother(FINISHED 7/24): Savannah, Hunter, Emily, Tristan
The Pale Assassin (FINISHED 7/7): Sebastian, Julian, Isabelle, Alexander
Paranormalcy (FINISHED 5/29): Evelyn, David, Charlotte, Arianna
Slayed:(FINISHED 5/1): Tyler, Nathan, Gabriel
The Sorcerer in the North (FINISHED 5/10): Alyssa (Alyss), John
Spellbound: Henry, Anthony, Austin, Kendall
The Teashop Girls(FINISHED 6/21): Zoe, Zachary (Zach), Jonathan
Trance (FINISHED 6/1): Ashlyn, Jake, Keira (Kyra), Nicholas (Nick)
The Vespertine(FINISHED 5/20): Amelia, Sarah, Nathaniel, Thomas
Youth in Revolt: Carly
MOJCA WON 8/22/11
June Monthly ChallengeDuration: June 1st to June 30th
10/10 COMPLETE
1. Repeat Repeat: Falling Up FINISHED 6/30
2. Birthday: Melissa- Dead as a Doornail FINISHED 6/20
3. Geography: Beezus and Ramona FINISHED 6/15
4. U.F.O Day: Trance FINISHED 6/1/11
5. Best Friends: Ramona the Brave FINISHED 6/28
6. Summer Solstice: Mockingbird FINISHED 6/22
7. Graduation Month: Ramona the Pest FINISHED 6/9
8. Old Maid's Day: Blameless FINISHED 6/8
9. Yummy Yummy: The Teashop Girls FINISHED 6/21
10. Reader's Choice: The Siege of Macindaw FINISHED 6/18
COMPLETE
YAPN&F Monthly Challenge: June5/6 Complete
1.) NAME THAT BOOK!! pick a book that has been mentioned in the "Name that Book" section of our group
Sookie Stackhouse series Dead as a Doornail FINISHED 6/20
2.) ULTIMATE CHALLENGE!!! Pick a book that some one has read and posted about in the "Ultimate Challenge" Section of our group!! dont forget to say the name of who you chose the book from!!
NOT DOING THIS ONE...TO TIME CONSUMING TO GO THROUGH EVERYONE'S LIST...
3.) BOOKS TO MOVIE Pick a book that has or will be turned into a movie
we have a topic for this but ANY book to movie is fine
Beezus and Ramona FINISHED 6/15
4.) WHAT ARE YOU READING NOW!!! pick a book that was mentioned in the topic "What are you reading now" please say who read it and when :)
Paranormalcy FINISHED 6/1
5.) YA PARANORMAL AND FANTASY BOOK LOVERS!!!!! pick a book that has its own topic or section in our group
The Parasol Protectorate Blameless FINISHED 6/8
COMPLETED
July Monthly Challenge Challenge duration: July 1 - July 31
10/10 COMPLETE
1. J is for July: My Fair Godmother FINISHED 7/24
2. Happy Birthday!: Shannon- Definitely Dead FINISHED 7/31
3. Geography: B is for Beer FINISHED 7/24
4. USA Independence Day (July 4): My Fair Lazy FInNISHED 7/26
5. Bastille Day (July 14): The Pale Assassin FINISHED 7/6
6. Life's a Beach: Dreaming Anastasia FINISHED 7/11
7. Parents' Day (July 24): Girl in the Arena FINISHED 7/2
8. I Forgot Day (July 2): The Girl Who Was on Fire finished 7/28
9. International Joke Day (July 1): Bitter is the New Black FINISHED 7/13
10. Reader's Choice: Heartless FINISHED 7/26
COMPLETE!!!
YAPN&F July Monthly ChallengeDuration: July 1st to July 31st
4/4 COMPLETE
1. Murder: The Pale Assassin FINISHED 7/6
2. Zombies: The Dead-Tossed Waves
3. Ghosts: Dreaming Anastasia FINISHED 7/11
4. Undead: Definitely Dead FINISHED 7/31
Bonus: Girl in the Arena FINISHED 7/2
COMPLETE!!
The RRRC Cocktails Challenge Duration: July 15th 2011 to June 30th 2012
Passed out in the Bathroom
30/30 COMPLETE
1. Swampwater ~ Spellbound FINISHED 8/10/11
2. Tequila Sunrise ~ Texas Gothic FINISHED 1/17/12
3. Rob Roy ~ Vanish(outlaw/rebel) FINISHED 10/18/11
4. Manhattan ~ The Luxe FINISHED 2/25/12
5. Grand Tea ~ Timeless FINISHED 3/19/12
6. Bay Breeze ~ Kings of Clonmel FINISHED 2/22/12
7. Rusty Nail ~ Hourglass FINISHED 10/14/11
8. Jägerbomb ~ Storm Born FINISHED 1/26/12
9. White Russian ~ Almost to Die For (white cover) FINISHED 9/19/11
10. Bloody Mary ~ Red-headed Stepchild FINISHED 2/5/12
11. Virgin Bloody Mary (for the teetotalers) ~ The Summoning FINISHED 2/15/12
12. Cosmo ~ L.A. Candy (girlfriends/lots of drinking if true to show) FINISHED 8/29/11
13. Martini (shaken not stirred) ~ Starcrossed (spy) FINISHED 3/5/12
14. Salty Dog ~ Eyes like Stars FINISHED 3/11/12
15. Flapper ~ Ingenue FINISHED 3/4/12
16. Lemon Drop ~ My Fair Lazy (Jen…sarcastic??!...noooo) FINISHED 7/26/11
17. Snakebite ~ Hearts at Stake FINISHED 8/4/12
18. Kamikaze ~ Uninvited (self-destsruct) FINISHED 9/10/11
19. Zombie ~ The Dead-Tossed Waves FINISHED 8/2/12
20. Flaming Lamborghini ~ The Girl Who Was on Fire 7/24/11
21. A Short Trip to Hell (theme + mixed it with Red Bull)~ Breaking Back FINISHED 9/5/11
22. Grateful Dead (red drink, so I’m thinking vampire)~ Vamped FINISHED 10/23/11
23. Reign in Blood ~ Out for Blood FINISHED 3/13/12
24. An Irish Kiss ~ Dark Fever FINISHED 8/13/12
25. Pink Faced Liar ~ Liar's Moon FINISHED 4/20/12
26.Demonade ~ The Demon’s Librarian FINISHED 12/20/11
27. Cupid’s Arrow ~ Mad Love FINISHED 3/21/12
28. Vampire's Kiss ~ Blood Feud FINISHED 3/29/12
29. The Goddess ~ The Goddess Test FINISHED 3/13/12
30. Blood of a Succubus ~ Succubus Shadows FINISHED 4/24
COMPLETE
August Monthly ChallengeDuration: August 1st to August 31st
10/10 COMPLETE
1. "A" is for August: The Kind Diet (author) FINISHED 8/7
2. Happy Birthday!: Valerie-Darkfever FINISHED 8/13
3. Geography: Spellbound (character) FINISHED 8/10
4. Kiss and Make up Day: The Eternal Kiss FINISHED 8/20
5. National Thriftshop Day: Youth in Revolt FINISHED 8/18
6. Frankenstein Day: The Dead-Tossed Waves FINISHED 8/2
7. Lazy Day: Uncommon Criminals FINISHED 8/6
8. Back to School: Hearts at Stake FINISHED 8/4
9. Romance Awareness Month: Guilty Pleasures FINISHED 8/8
10. Reader's Choice: All Together Dead FINISHED 8/15
COMPLETE
September Monthly ChallengeDuration: September 1st to September 30th
10/10 COMPLETE
1. 'S' is for September: Succubus Blues FINISHED 9/2
2. Happy Birthday!: Happy Birthday to me! Bloodlines FINISHED 9/8
3. Geography: Hourglass (FOR LATER)
4. Talk Like a Pirate Day:Erak's Ransom FINISHED 9/30
5. Tolkien Week: Almost to Die For FINISHED 9/19
6. Business Women's Day: Pretty in Plaid FINISHED 9/1
7. Read a Book Day: Uninvited FINISHED 9/10
8. National Health and Physical Fitness Day: Breaking Back FINISHED 9/5
9. OcktoberFest: Dead and Gone FINISHED 9/20
10. Reader's Choice: Supernaturally FINISHED 9/13
Bonus Category:
BONUS: National Preparedness Month: Zombies: A Record of the Year of Infection FINISHED 9/3
COMPLETE
October Monthly Reading ChallengeDuration: October 1st to October 31st
6/6 COMPLETE
2. Happy Birthday!: Sabrina- Succubus on Top FINISHED 10/15
3. Geography: Princess Academy FINISHED 10/16
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Dead is the New Black FINISHED 10/20
5. Reading Group Month: Vanish FINISHED 10/18
6. National Grouch Day: Hourglass FINISHED 10/14
9. Happy Halloween!: Vamped (Vampire)FINISHED 10/23
COMPLETE
November Monthly Reading ChallengeDuration: November 1st to November 30th
10/10 COMPLETE
1. 'N' is for November: Bound FINISHED 11/21
2. Happy Birthday!: Happy Birthday, Sarah! Dead Reckoning FINISHED 11/2
3. Geography: Beauty Queens FINISHED 11/18
4. Chemistry Week: The Way We Fall FINISHED 11/3
5. Young Readers Day (Nov 8): Once a Witch FINISHED 11/4
6. Native American Heritage Month: Destined FINISHED 11/10
7. Red Planet Day (Nov 28): XVI FINISHED 11/25
8. Day of the Dead (Nov 2): You are So Undead to Me FINISHED 11/17
9. Absurdity Day (Nov 20): The Chronicles of Harris Burdick FINISHED 11/16
10. Reader's Choice: Linger FINISHED 11/4
COMPLETE
December Monthly ChallengeDuration: December 1st to December 31st 2011
9/10 COMPLETE
1. 'D' is for December: Demon's Librarian FINISHED 12/20
2. Happy Birthday, Megan!: Succubus Dreams FINISHED 12/31
3. Geography (Italy): Juliet Immortal FINISHED 12/31
4. Christmas Theme: Let it Snow: Three Holiday Romances FINISHED 12/19
5. Walt Disney's Birthday: Wicked Girls FINISHED 12/26
6. Explore-A-Series: Siren's Storm FINISHED 12/5
7. Pearl Harbor Day: Crossed FINISHED 12/8
8. Fruitcake & Pumpkin Pies: Such a Pretty Fat FINISHED 12/26
9. Holiday Clean-Up (A to Z Title Challenge): Quicksilver FINISHED 12/9
10. Reader's Choice: Dead Girl's Dance FINISHED 12/27
COMPLETED!
2012: A Year of ChallengesAs I have conquered the monthly challenges, and my TBR still looms at about 100, I'm going to focus on longer challenges that require more books. My resolution is to read all the books I've been wanting to read while keeping up with the new books coming out.
Yearly Challenge: A-Z Super Series Challenge
Dare You to Read Challenge: Casual Vacancy (Buddy Read)
Quarterly Challenge: Audio book cahllenge
A to Z: Super Series ChallengeDuration: January 1st 2012 to December 31st 2012
BOOKS COMPLETE: 62/62
SERIES COMPLETE: 26/26
Alcatraz versus the Knights of Crystallia FINISHED 7/18
Alcatraz versus the Shattered Lens FINISHED 8/18
The Golden Lily FINISHED 8/7
Book of Three FINISHED 7/5
The Black Cauldron FINISHED 8/28
The Castle of Llyr FINISHED 10/12
Taran Wanderer FINISHED 11/4
The High King FINISHED 11/24
The Blood Feud FINISHED 2/28
Out for Blood FINISHED 3/14
Bleeding Hearts FINISHED 7/1
Blood Moon FINISHED 8/1
Starcrossed FINISHED 3/7
Liar's Moon FINISHED 4/20
Ingenue FINISHED 3/4
Diva FINISHED 8/14
Succubus Dreams FINISHED 1/6
Succubus Heat FINISHED 3/26
Succubus Shadows FINISHED 4/24
Succubus Revealed FINISHED 5/24
Timepiece FINISHED 7/23
Overbite FINISHED 6/29
Hidden FINISHED 10/1
Hunger FINISHED 8/29
Rage FINISHED 9/3
Loss FINISHED 9/13
Sweet Little Lies FINISHED 8/21
Sugar and Spice FINISHED 9/10
Midnight Alley FINISHED 1/20
Feast of Fools FINISHED 2/16
Lord of misrule FINISHED 6/20
Carpe Corpus FINISHED 7/2
Fade Out FINISHED 7/21
Kiss of Death FINISHED 7/25
Ghost Town FINISHED 9/1
Bite Club FINISHED 9/5
Last Breath- FINISHED 9/25
Black Dawn FINISHED 10/23
Bitter Blood FINISHED 11/29
Endure FINISHED 7/14
Birthmarked FINISHED 9/18
Prized FINISHED 10/27
Promised FINISHED 11/6
Timeless FINISHED 3/18
Infinite Days FINISHED 8/1
The Kings of Clonmel FINISHED 2/22
Halt's Peril FINISHED 6/9
The Emperor of Nihon-Ja FINISHED 12/27
Deadlocked FINISHED 5/24
Eyes Like Stars FINISHED 3/11
Perchance to Dream FINISHED 11/12
So Silver Bright FINISHED 12/31
Specials FINISHED 7/5
Extras FINISHED 9/15
Almost Final Curtain FINISHED 7/28
Almost Everything FINISHED 8/1
Always a Witch FINISHED 8/14
Truth FINISHED 2/20
The Shifter FINISHED 11/14
Blue Fire FINISHED 11/21
Darkfall FINISHED 12/12
Undead Much FINISHED 6/23
Audio Book Challenge: Delightful Diction or Nightmare Narration?Duration: 15 February – 14 November 2012
Goal: Softly Spoken 10/10 COMPLETE
Narrator: Gildart Jackson
I've become a big fan of listening to biographies, since "reading" Jen Lancaster's books. I can hear the storyteller's voice a little better this way. The narrator of the story is Gildart Jackson. He has a wonderfully rich, easy-to-understand British voice. Often while listening to biographies, I hear the narrator's voice as the AUTHOR's voice.
After a little research, I discovered Jackson played the role of Gideon on Charmed (one of my favorite shows). I'm glad I didn't know that before because it would have been disconcerting. I hope I haven't ruined it for anyone else because this book is AMAZING.
I love listening to humorous books because I often read ahead. Since I don't have that option when listening, I'm surprised into laughter by all the punch lines. Even though this book dealt with great loss, it was also light-hearted and incredibly funny.
If you've seen the movie, please do NOT be discouraged from reading the book. I laughed through most of it, often getting strange looks from co-workers. I've suggested it to everyone I come across. It is a story for everyone.
Benjamin Mee lets the reader into his life at a vulnerable time. I've never felt such a kinship with a book before.
Narrator: Emma Galvin
This book has been recommended to me countless times. I couldn't get started, though, with the page count. I like my books quick and compelling. When my family planned a trip that would have us in the car for six+ hours, I decided to give this story a chance.
We listened to a good chunk of the novel on our weekend adventure. My little one was put to sleep by the gentle voice of the narrator, and my husband and I were riveted by the story. I always liked the idea of the dystopian society divided into factions, where 16-year-olds must choose between their families and their dreams.
When I listen to audiobooks, I mostly choose biographies. I like to hear the author's voice, even though most of the books are read by actors. I "hear" the author. The narrator makes this book. Trice comes from a faction of selfless people, which makes her brave. She joins the dauntless, who are known for being fearless.
Trice is quiet and unassuming, small for her age but with a spark of rebellion. After she finds out she is divergent and cannot be manipulated by any faction, she has to come to terms with the enormity of her situation. She is alone, because being divergent makes her a target. Add to that her new faction's initiation rites, and you have something a bit like the Hunger Games.
The suspense of the book built until I had to forsake all other pleasures to finish it. I've watched MUCH less GG in the past few days. The audiobook forced me to be in the moment with Trice, which was hard to bear. When I read, I've been guilty of skipping to the good parts or looking ahead to see who survives. This is a great listen. Even though this book ends with a mother of a cliffhanger, I want to know more. I don't feel like I was cheated at all (Uh-hum Discovery of Witches) with the ending. There is more to this story to hear.
Narrator: James Langton
Langton narrates many classic books, such as The Divine Comedy and The Republic. He was classically trained at the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama. He's won the AudioFile Earphones Award.
I listened to the first book of the Chronicles of Prydain, The Book of Three. He narrates the series, so I'll be listening to Langton for some time. As I was listening to the novel, I had the feeling that I had heard this voice before. Then, when the character Gurgi was introduced, I heard the voice of Hagrid. I checked, but the narrator was not Jim Dale.
The similarities to Jim Dale only add to my enjoyment of the narration. Langton has distinct voices for each character. He even has a good female voice. My esteem for a narrator is directly related to their ability to pull off a voice of the opposite sex. The pacing and timing were also superb.
My only negative comment were the lines delivered with a "he said loudly" type and did not match the description. Langton did not say the previous line loudly.
I listened to this book mostly when my son was sleeping and wearing headphones. I fell asleep listening several times which is unusual. I think the voice was so soothing it wore me out. I would love to hear more of this narrator and plan to finish the series by listening.
Narrator: Justine Eyre
I'm not sure what I disliked most, the narrator or the story. When I first heard the narrator, I pictured a ninety-year-old little British nanny. In fact, I pictured my Nana England (a voice I heard once a week on a phone call to the mother land all through elementary-- "love you nana"). I could put that aside since this vampire character could be hundreds of years old. I could suspend my disbelief for that.
Unfortunately, I could not believe the male impersonations. Add to that the inflections not matching the text, a.k.a. "he said in a soft voice full of lust" while the narrator is droning on and I barely got through this one.
Since I'm writing this for an audiobook challenge, I'll tell you a little more about Justine Eyre. She is an actress who has narrated over a hundred books (I hope most of them were not YA). She's won an Audie Award and three AudioFile earphone awards. She is known for her accents, which I will agree with b/c she did an American and Scottish accent very well (but it still sounded like a girl trying to sound like a man).
I'm not saying she is a bad narrator, but the voice wasn't right for this novel. I expect to hear youth in my YA audiobooks. I could definitely listen to Jane Austen being narrated by Eyre!
Now, for the book's story. Let me just say, I'm surprised my eyeballs didn't turn inside out with the amount of eye-rolling I had to do to get through this one. "Becoming human is so hard. Justin Enos is so HOT!" Repeat, repeat, repeat, repeat. The only interesting parts of the story were the MANY flashbacks to a better time. The best part of the book was the end.
Narrator: Hannah Friedman
Always a Witch is the sequel to Once a Witch. I read the first book and listened to this one. I can't say that the narration is what I heard in my head for Tamsin or Gran. Friedman is believable as a young adult voice. She did well with the men's parts, especially the older men. I could always tell who was talking before the "blah blah said" moment. I liked most the inflections presented by the narrator. She read with feeling!
I loved the first book's story and liked this one as well. The time traveling didn't make my head hurt too much b/c I was too caught up in the action of the time they were in. I loved the little historical facts thrown in, like when the Brooklyn Bridge was built.
Although I'd love to hear more about these characters, I think we've seen all we can of Tamsin (unless she miraculously gets her powers back). She fulfilled her destiny and we can imagine what her life will be like, now.
Narrator: Carine Montbertrand
The Extras is the last book in the Uglies series by Scott Westerfeld. Carine M. narrated all the previous books. This is the first one I've listened to instead of read, so I can't compare the voices. I imagine Tally's voices had to change throughout the series as her brain was altered. Aya Fuse had a youthful voice, full of excitement just like her character (albeit a bit on the whiny side).
I was wary to read this last book, because I didn't want to ruin the series. I read several reviews that didn't like it b/c the characters from previous books were not the focus. I'm so glad I did read it, though, because it's my favorite of the series BY FAR!
I felt an instant connection to Aya, perhaps that I never felt for Tally. I could easily relate to the media hungry world she lived in and her desperation to be delivered from obscurity. I think anyone who has a blog or Facebook page can understand Aya's angst. My favorite part of the book was the botched infiltration due to Radical Honesty. I don't know how Tally didn't lose it!
Narrator: Jodi Long
Although I gave this book a low star rating, I loved the narration. Long was Lily. Her gentle voice helped me imagine the perfect historical wife in China. Her characters took on distinct personalities with changing intonations. Every time I turned it on, I was instantly transported to the women's sitting room.
I rented this book after watching the movie, which is completely different. I liked the audio book better, but would like to try the novel. We only had the abridged version available at my library. I feel like I missed so much.
The story is a succession of disappointments and hardships. I can deal with that, and even the disgusting descriptions of foot binding. I had more trouble relating to the main character. I knew I would probably feel more kinship with Snow Flower as I did in the movie. I hoped there would be more to like about Lily in the book, but she felt flat to me. Even her anger was subdued. Perhaps, she is more vibrant in print?
Narrator: Luke Daniels
Luke Daniels has narrated several YA novels. I think the experience helped with this book. Some of the others I've listed to have worked mostly in adult fiction. He has a youthful voice with a dark edge which was perfect to play the part of teenage Victor Frankenstein.
I think this may be the only book I've listened to with a male narrator who DIDN'T have a British accent. Weird, right? Honestly, I don't often choose books with male protagonist. It's not a hard and fast rule, just the way it works out. It's nice to have a change of pace every once in awhile. I thoroughly enjoyed the action and adventure aspects of the book.
I do like this book in theory. However, I couldn't separate it from Mary Shelley's tale, so it just didn't make sense. Maybe, if I didn't know the original story so well? Maybe, I shouldn't compare the two. With fairy tale re-tellings, I enjoy when they stray from the original by leaps and bounds. I'm not sure why this is so different.
Narrator: Rebecca Soler
Without doing much digging, I can't find any information about Rebecca Soler other than she is an american voice actress. According to GR, she has narrated several YA novels.
Cinder is a re-telling of the classic fairy tale, Cinderella. The differences between the original and Cinder are immense. Cinder is a cyborg, mechanic who works for her adopted mother. But cyborgs are less than human in this world.
In addition to the evil stepmother and stepsisters. This story boasts an evil queen and kooky doctor. The handsome prince and his adviser also play large roles. Soler narrated all these characters with distinct voices. She emphasized the text as written. Most importantly, she let the characters emotions come out through her voice.
I was literally on the edge of my seat as I was listening to this book in my car. Yes, I was parked, so not a danger to myself or others. I was surprised the book ended with a cliff hanger. Is there more to the story? If so, I hope Soler will tell the rest.
Audio Challenge ContinuedNarrator: Tom Hollander
Tom Hollander is a British actor. He had parts in Pride and Prejudice (the bad one, IMO) and Pirates of the Caribbean. He has also done work in BBC radio.
I don't think I would have picked this book up if it hadn't been J.K. Rowling. I was curious. I think the writing style was very Rowling as well as the content with exploring the inner workings of characters and the dark side of humanity. I don't normally read adult books, so this was an exception. Even though I enjoyed the story, I will look more closely at the content before taking on another Rowling book.
Around The World In 80 Days(or so) Quarterly Challenge November 15, 2012- February 15st, 2013
I've visited 4/7 Continents
Asia- Daughter of Jerusalem by Joan Wolf FINISHED 1/25/12
Africa- Cleopatra's Moon
North America- Darker Still FINISHED 12/9/12
South America-
Europe- Jane Austen Ruined My Life FINISHED 12/13/12
Australia- A Brief History of Montmaray by Michelle Cooper (Australian author) FINISHED 12/31/12
Antarctica-
EPIC FAIL! I don't know why I thought I'd read books set in different countries when the books I read most often are set in different WORLDS. Ah...
2013 Stacking the Series ChallengeDuration: January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Pretty Little Liars FINISHED 2/23
Flawless FINISHED 2/28
Perfect FINISHED 4/7
Unbelievable FINISHED 4/15
Wicked FINISHED 4/20
The Lost Days FINISHED 4/10
Stranger and Stranger FINISHED 4/19
Dark Times FINISHED 4/29
Piece of Mind FINISHED 5/14
Legacy FINISHED 1/7
Allegiance FINISHED 2/5
Sacrifice FINISHED 2/24
The FitzOsbornes in Exile FINISHED 2/9
The FitzOsbornes at War FINISHED 2/13
Reached FINISHED 2/12
COMPLETE
Mix and Match Your ModulatorsDuration: 1 February - 31 May 2013
Level: Squeaky
FEMALE NARRATORS
Seekers Theme(tattoo, under 25, long, book from a series): Insurgent FINISHED 2/6
BOOK RATING: 4 NARRATOR RATING: 5
Cowboys & Indians Theme (tattoo, under 25, book from a series): Because It Is My Blood FINISHED 2/23 BOOK RATING: 5 NARRATOR RATING: 5
MALE NARRATORS
Teacher's Pet (under 25, new narrator, short audiobook): Winnie-the-Pooh FINISHED 3/9 BOOK RATING: 5 NARRATOR RATING: 4
FULL CAST
Bludgers/Royalty (under 25, new narrator, on TBR more than 6 months): Goose Girl FINISHED 3/21 BOOK RATING: 4 NARRATOR RATING: 4
COMPLETED
Zodiac Horoscope Challenge Duration: April 1st - September 30th, 2013
10/10 COMPLETE
Spell It Out:
1. LaFevers, Robin- A Grave Mercy FINISHED 4/26
2. Iron Thorn FINISHED 4/5/13
3. Burning, Enna (Book of Bayern) FINISHED 5/20
4. Rachel Caine- Fall of Night FINISHED 6/19
5. Alice in Zombieland FINISHED 5/27
6. Zodiac Sign Number: Heartless (Pretty Little Liars #7) FINISHED 4/28
7. Ruling Element: Air Wicked (Light Blue Cover) FINISHED 4/20/13
8. Chinese Zodiac: ROOSTER Scarlet FINISHED 4/15/13
9.Career: Etiquette & Espionage FINISHED 4/4/13
10. Birthstone: Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech FINISHED 6/8
Audio Encounters of the Third Kind Audiobook ChallengeDuration: July 1, 2013 through September 30, 2013
Contemporary, Historical and Paranormal
1. Six(teen) Candles - Listen to 6 books;
Option 2: A minimum of 1 from each of the three genres- Contemporary, Historical or Paranormal.
Each book must fit one of the three following criteria:
1. Under 12 hours or over 15 hours in length.
2. New (in audio) to you author or narrator - you may have read the author before but this is the first book you have listened to or a new to you narrator.
3. Favorite author or narrator - you must have listened to at least one book by the author and rated it highly or enjoyed at least one book the narrator has done before
To Finish: Three steps - Rate the book, Rate the Narrator and Rate the Experience.
1. Give a rating to each book using Goodreads five star system.
2. Rate the narrator using Goodreads five star system.
3. Rate your listening experience:
A. The book was a better experience in audio - the narrator improved the story for you. You can't imagine just reading the book.
B. Eh, could take or leave the audio. The narrator didn't add anything for you, but wasn't bad either. You could listen or read, doesn't matter.
C. Blech, the narrator ruined the experience for you. There was something that pulled you out of the story or distracted you enough that you would not consider listening again - that would be a read only experience in the future.
Audio Encounters of the Third KindJuly 1st through September 30th
6/6 COMPLETE
1. Bright Lights, Big Ass by Jen Lancaster- Contemporary, Favorite Author AND Narrator, 5 stars for book AND narrator with an A rating. FINISHED 7/3
2. City of Bones by Cassandra Clare- Paranormal, Favorite Author, 2 stars for book, 4 stars for narrator, A rated listening experience. FINISHED 8/1
3. Waterfall by Lisa Bergren-- Historical, New Author, 2 star book, 2 star narrator (sounded too mature for a 17-year-old character, although she did wonderful male voices), C rated listening experience. FINISHED 8/4
4. Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost-- Paranormal, New Author. Book 2 stars, Narrator 3 stars. A rated listening experience. FINISHED 8/12
5. Hallowed by Cynthia Hand-- Paranormal, Favorite Author. 3 star book rating with B rated listening experience. FINISHED 8/25
6. Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare-- Paranormal, Favorite Author. 4 star book, 5 star narrator with an A-rated listening experience. FINISHED 9/23
COMPLETE
British InvasionDuration: August 1st to December 1st
15/15 COMPLETE
Challenge Description: Read books set in England, with a British character or just feel British.
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12 Days of ChristmasDuration: November 15, 2013 - January 15, 2013
6/6
12 Drummers Drumming - The Singer of All Songs FINISHED 12/15
11 Pipers Piping - A Long, Long Sleep FINISHED 12/23
10 Lords-a-Leaping - Indigo Spell FINISHED 11/27
9 Ladies Dancing - Allegiant FININSHED 11/23
5 Gold Rings - A Stroke of Midnight FINISHED 11/23
2 Turtle Doves - In the After FINISHED 1/3
COMPLETE
Yahtzee Challenge1/1/14 to 12/31/14
December Alternate Task - Christmas Unplugged by Joy Nash FINISHED 12/31/13
DECEMBER: Ones - Iced FINISHED 12/12/14
FEBRUARY: Twos- Swallowing Darkness- FINISHED 2/7/14
Threes- Read a book with a three word title
JULY: Fours- A Quest of Heroes FINISHED 7/15/14
AUGUST- The Dashwood Sisters Tell All FINISHED 8/30/14
MAY: Sixes- The Girl of Fire and Thorns FINISHED 5/30/14
JUNE: 3 of a kind- Sophie Kinsella
I've Got Your Number FINISHED 6/19
Shopaholic Takes Manhattan FINISHED 6/25
Wedding Night- FINISHED 6/30
APRIL: 4 of a kind-4 of the same number- Read 4 books in the same genre/sub-genre-- YOUNG ADULT
Breathe FINISHED 4/7/14
Legacy of the Clockwork Key FINISHED 4/12/14
False Princess FINISHED 4/15/14
Dearly, Beloved FINISHED 4/20/14
MARCH: Full House- The Fiery Heart FINISHED 3/3/14, The Here and Now FINISHED 3/17/14
JANUARY: Sm.Straight (3,4,5,6) Read 4 Novellas: Languish FINISHED 1/3/14, Enchanted Castle FINISHED 1/5/14, Beyond the Iron Gate FINISHED 1/30/14, Double Crossed FINISHED 1/31/14
SEPTEMBER- Lg.Straight-ALTERNATE TASK- Faefever FINISHED 9/21/14
OCTOBER- Yahtzee- Read a book of your choice- A Breath of Eyre FINISHED 10-12-14
NOVEMBER- Chance (for when your roll doesn't fit anywhere else)- Cruel Beauty
Yahtzee Bug
Cookie Quarterly ChallengeDecember 15- March 15
Challenge Levels-
4 books read- Just a taste
4/4 Complete
4. Nutter Butter- Infinityglass FINISHED 1/25
9. Mallomars- The Chaos of the Stars FINISHED 3/10
10. Do-si-do- A Lick of Frost FINISHED 1/28
14. Daughter of Smoke and Bones FINISHED 2/17
COMPLETE
~Hearts & Tears II~: Participants ThreadMarch 1, 2014 - June 31, 2014
It's back! Welcome to Hearts & Tears II; this time in form of a challenge instead of a tournament. There are also some changes: a new board, lots of new shelves, plus the addition of Listopias and two Awards lists to the mix. :)
This challenge is based on the Snakes & Ladders game but with a romance twist. The Hearts & Tears gameboard has 144 squares and each square represents a GR shelf or other instructions. The object of the game is to reach square 144 by reading the books on the shelves/following the instructions on the squares you landed.
1st Roll: 5 (Historical-Romance) Dark Triumph FINISHED 3/22
2nd Roll: 4 move to square 9 (New-Series) Heist Society FINISHED 3/23
3rd Roll: 4 move to square 13 (Mystery) Shatter Me FINISHED 3/29
4th Roll: 1 move to square 14 HEARTS move to square 37 (LOL) Elixir FINISHED 3/31
5th Roll: 1 move to square 38 (Harlequin) Witchstruck FINISHED 4/14
6th Roll: 6 move to square 44 (favorite-series) Something Strange and Deadly FINISHED 4/15
7th Roll: 4 move to square 48 (Highlander) FINISHED 4/25
8th Roll: 3 move to square 51 (Listopia- Cry, Tear-Jerker Romances) Anna and the French Kiss FINISHED 5/20
9TH Roll: 5 move to square 56 (indie) Prince of Wolves FINISHED 5/25
10th Roll: 5 move to square 61 (fantasy) A Breath of Frost FINISHED 6/11
11th Roll: 2 move to square 63 (Listopia: best ever contemporary romance novel) I've Got Your Number FINISHED 6/12
12th Roll: 2 move to square 65 (Task 4= TBR with less than 500 p) Boundless
Hearts & Tears
FINISHED-- I didn't make it to the top.
Back to Basics, Audiobook Style!February 1, 2015 through May 31, 2015
Commute Listener 3/10 Complete
All Fall Down-- CURRENTLY LISTENING
The Spook's Sacrifice (My copy says Clash of the Demons)
Born Wicked
Favorite Author- The Tao of Martha: My Year of LIVING; Or, Why I'm Never Getting All That Glitter Off of the Dog Jen Lancaster, 2/14/15
Story: ★★★★ Narration: ★★★★★
New to You Author
Second Chance Author (one you've given up on for whatever reason)
Favorite Narrator
New to You Narrator
Second Chance Narrator
Male Narrator
Female Narrator
Dual/Group Narration
First Person Narration
First in Series
Continuation of Series
Stand-Alone (not part of a series) Discovering Pig Magic Tavia Gilbert, 3/1/15
Story: ★★★ Narration: ★★★
New Release - 2015
Release Date - 2010-2014
Release Date - 2000 - 2009
Release Date - prior to 2000
Under 6 hours in Length
6 to under 10 Hours in Length
10 to 15 Hours in Length
Over 15 Hours in Length
Contemporary Romance
Historical – North American
Historical - European
Historical - All Others
Inspirational
Paranormal
Urban Fantasy
Romantic Suspense
Time Travel- Here I Go Again, narrated by Jen Lancaster - 2/22/15
Story: ★★ Narration: ★★
Futuristic
Erotica
LGBT
Sci-Fi
Steampunk
Young Adult
New Adult
Classic
General Fiction
Non-Fiction
You are welcome to pick any options that appeal to you, and they can be listened to in any order. There is obviously plenty of room for overlap among the genres listed...if a book fits in more than one, feel free to use whichever one works best for you. The book should be shelved in such a way that it's clear it fits the category/genre, but the shelf name doesn't need to match exactly. For example, if a book is shelved as "romance" and "suspense" but isn't shelved as "romantic suspense", it still works, or something shelved as "early american" or "colonial america" would work for "Historical - North American".
When posting your completed audiobooks, please include the item that qualifies the book, the title (preferably a link), the name of the narrator/narrators, date finished, and star ratings for both the story and narration.
Example:
1. Historical - European: More Than a Mistress, narrated by Rosalyn Landor - 1/3/15
Story: ★★★★ Narration: ★★★★★
2. Paranormal: Slave to Sensation, Narrated by Angela Dawe - 1/7/15
Story: ★★★★ Narration: ★★★★
You may either repost or update your original post as you progress, but please repost when you finish...thanks!
Happy Listening!
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6/6 Complete
S: sTori Telling by Tori Spelling
U: Untamed by P.C. Cast
M: Mommywood by Tori Spelling
M: Memoirs of a Teenage Amnesiac by Gabrielle Zevin
E: Eragon by Christopher Paolini
R: Radiant Shadows by Melissa Marr
COMPLETED!