Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

I'm in, with list to follow later.

Question, would Lisa Kleypas count as a Mass. author? She was born in another state, but, as stated in her book jackets, website, etc., she was Miss Mass. 1985....

(And happy early birthday, Ann!)

September: Sexy Ms. Takes by Jo Leigh

Birthday: If you dare by Kresley Cole

Geography: The Sinner by Tess Gerritsen

Pirate Day: Rogue by Kayla Gray

Labor Day: Moonlight Hero by Jessica Coulter Smith

Hispanic Heritage Month: Happy Hour at Casa Dracula by Marta Acosta

Library Card: A Bite to Remember by Lynsay Sands

Romance Genre: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Lists and Shelves: Remember me? By Sophie Kinsella

Readers Choice: Bite me if you can by Lynsay Sands


I will mark them off as I go!

Tentative list...

1. September: Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian
2. Birthday: Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian (B-day celebrant: Rossy)
3. Geography (Massachusetts): Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian
4.Pirate Day: Pirate by Fabio
5. Labor Day: Silent Scream by Karen Rose
6. National Hispanic Heritage Month: Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian
7. Library Card Sign-up Month: TBD
8. Classic romance: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
9. Of Lists and Shelves: While My Pretty One Sleeps by Mary Higgins Clark
10. Reader's Choice: TBD

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I'm in, I'll post as I go.

Romance Reader Monthly Challenge: September 1 – September 30, 2010

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1. September: Sin Undone by Larissa Ione

2. Birthday: Club Dead by Charlaine Harris (Happy Birthday, Natalie!)

7. Library Card Sign-up Month: My Soul to Keep by Rachel Vincent (I've had it out on my card since it came out & need to finish it)





To anyone looking for a funny pirate book, I loved Katie MacAlister's Blow Me Down

I am in!!! I will post a list up sometime today!!

I'm in!

1-Slow Heat in Heaven-Sandra Brown-Finished
2-The Bone Garden-Tess Gerritsen-Finished


I`m in,I will have to take care of my Grama so I hope I get it done.

Judithe wrote: "I'm in, with list to follow later.

Question, would Lisa Kleypas count as a Mass. author? She was born in another state, but, as stated in her book jackets, website, etc., she was Miss Mass. 1985...."

Judithe, I asked the same thing over in the questions/suggestions thread. Yz said LK was fine for the MA category.

I'm in, for my first challenge, and I think I'll post as I go, since I'm not sure what will come in in the next week or so.

Julie (Mom2lnb) wrote: "...I asked the same thing over in the questions/suggestions thread. Yz said LK was fine for the MA category. ..."

Thanks so much, Julie! I should go check that out too!!

0/10 Completed


Duration: 9/1/10-9/30/10
This is a tentative list of probable reads, with alternatives!

1. September: Succubus Blues
2. Birthday:Happy Birthday, Laura!
Soulless
Wicked Lovely
Magic Study
Fire Study
3. Geography:
Scandal in Spring
It Happened One Autumn
4.Pirate Day: The Gift
5. Labor Day:Courting Catherine mechanic
6. Hispanic Heritage: One Hundred Years of Solitude
7. Library Card: Strangers
8. Romance Genre:
Sense and Sensibility
Pride and Prejudice
Emma
9. Of Lists and Shelves:
Ten Big Ones
B is for Burglar
10. Reader's Choice: TBD!

Im in for 3
1)The Seance by Heather Graham
7)Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris****(borrowed from my roommate)
10)Nauti Dreams by Lora Leigh

RRRC September '10

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Starts with S - Succubus Dreams by Richelle Mead
Of Lists and Shelves - Murder Mystery books in honour of Agatha Christie - Cradle and All by James Patterson
Readers Choice - How to Lose Friends and Alienate People by Toby Young



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Posted it on the right thread this time!!

I'm in for 5 for sure, maybe more if more stuff turns up as I'm reading. :)

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1. Starts with S Stray Rachel Vincent

2. September Bday *Happy Birthday to ME!* Mockingjay Suzanne Collins

6. Hispanic *Marc Ramos* Rogue Rachel Vincent

7. Library Book Once a Witch Colleen MacCullough OR Briar Rose Jane Yolen

9. Readers Choice Heroes Return Moira J. Moore

I will add as I go...
1. September: Sinful in Satin by Madeline Hunter
2. Birthday: From Tammy's list The Summer Hideaway (Lakeshore Chronicles, # 7) by Susan Wiggs
4.Pirate Day: The Pirate Hunter by Jennifer Ashley
5. Labor Day: Blue Collar Workers: Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews
6. National Hispanic Heritage Month Read a Hispanic romance, or a book written by one, or has a Hispanic character. Stolen Fury by Elisabeth Naughton
7. Library Card Sign-up Month: Entwined by Elisabeth Naughton.
8. Romance Genre: Read a classic romance.
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Judgment in Death by J.D. Robb
10. Reader's Choice: The Battle Sylph by L.J. McDonald

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1. September - A Secret Affair By Mary Balogh.
2. Rossy's Bookshelf (Happy Birthday Rossy!!) - Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon.
3. Georgraphy - Kiss of Midnight By Lara Adrian.
4. Pirate Day - The Pirate Lord By Sabrina Jeffries.
5. Labor day - The Stranger in Her Bed By Janet Chapman.
6. Hispanic Heritage Month (Character)- The Queen's Lady By Barbara Kyle.
7. Library - The Dangers of Deceiving a Viscount By Julia London.
8. Classic Romance - Emma By Jane Austen.
9. Murder Mystery Shelf - Two for the Dough By Janet Evanovich.
10. Reader's choice: The Bride By Julie Garwood.

I'm in, I'll post my list as I go.

I am so glad about the Lisa Kleypas being allowed for the geography part, I always have trouble finding books for specific places!

September Monthly Challenge
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Birthday: Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward (Lindsay's list)
Library: Unspeakable by Sandra Brown
Reader's Choice:Remarkable Creatures by Tracy Chevalier

I have a question. When you read a book from a September birthday celebrant, is it just a book they've already read? All this time I've been thinking it was read a book whose author was born in that month, but now I think I'm wrong..lol.

Another question : )

A policeman is considered a blue collar worker, right?

I've always thought they were blue collar workers Tina.

Thanks! I have always thought so, too.

Sandy wrote: "September Monthly Challenge
0/3 Done

Birthday: Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward (Lindsay's list)
Library: Unspeakable by Sandra Brown
Reader's Choice:[book:Remarkable Cre..."

Ihope you like "Remarkable Creatures" Sandy, I read it recently, but didn't think it was as good as her other books

Going to go for all 10

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1: September: Sinful by Charlotte Featherstone
2: Birthday (Mandy): Lord Perfect by Loretta Chase
3:Geography: Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas
4: Pirate Day: The Captain of All Pleasures by Kresley Cole
5: Labour Day: TBD
6: Hispanic: TBD
7: Library: Three Little Secrets by Liz Carlyle
8: Classic Romance: TBD
9: Lists & Shelves: The Rose Revived by Katie Fforde
10: Readers Choice: The Passage by Justin Kronin

Going for all 10 this time.


1. S Book: Sin Undone by Larissa Ione
2. B-day (Kimmyh): Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas
3. MA: Taken by Midnight by Lara Adrian
4. Pirate Day: Surrender of a Siren by Tessa Dare
5. Labor Day: Blood Bound by Patricia Biggs
6. Hispanic: Happy Hour at Casa Dracula by Marta Costa
7. Library: Extracurricular Activities by Maggie Barbieri
8. Classic: Frederica by Georgette Heyer
9. Murder Mystery: Vengeance in Death by JD Robb
10 Choice: TBD

Tina wrote: "I have a question. When you read a book from a September birthday celebrant, is it just a book they've already read? All this time I've been thinking it was read a book whose author was born in t..."

- Yeah, you should be using a GR birthday, Yz has the link on page 1 ... (Birthday Calender ) pick from one of our bookshelves. I did the same thing for awhile.

Okay, so anything on a goodreads members bookshelf that has been read that has a birthday that month? Got it! Thanks!

yep that's about it - you are welcome Tina, glad to help :)

I'm in, still putting a list together.

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September: The Season of Risks by Susan Hubbard
Birthday (Mine!): No Mercy by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Massachusetts:
Marauders of the Sea: Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day
Blue Collar Workers: Bad Moon Rising by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Hispanic Heritage:
Library: Heart of the Dragon by Gena Showalter
Classic Romance: Seized by Love by Susan Johnson
Of Lists and Shelves: Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen
Reader's Choice: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

2010 September:

Done: 0/10

01. Storm Front - Jim Butcher
02. Raised by Wolves - Jennifer Lynn Barnes
03. Practical Magic - Alice Hoffman
(or Kiss of Midnight - Lara Adrian)
04. Catch Of The Day - Kristan Higgins
05. Blood Bound - Patricia Briggs
06. Forever in Blue: The Fourth Summer of the Sisterhood - Ann Brashares
07. Agnes Grey - Anne Brontë
(or Villette - Charlotte Brontë)
08. Romeo and Juliet - William Shakespeare
09. Three To Get Deadly - Janet Evanovich
10. Cry Wolf - Patricia Briggs (probably)

Mine so far:
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1. September:The Search - Nora Roberts
2. Birthday: No Mercy - Sherrilyn Kenyon (N.L.)
3. Massachusetts:
4.Pirate Day: Siren's Song - Trish Albright
5. Blue Collar Workers:
6. Hispanic :
7. Library
8. Classic Romance.
9. Of Lists and Shelves: In Cold Blood - Truman Capote
10. Reader's Choice

Okay, I did well in August by picking only 5, so I'll do that again this month.

1. Book that starts with S: - Sweethearts by Sara Zarr

4.Pirate Day - Broken Wing by Judith James

8. Classic Romance

10. Reader's Choice - Cold Sight by Leslie Parrish Sept. 28 ***

Plus one more TBD.

Completed: 1/5 Okay, I suck this month.

Delicious Dee the book slut wrote: "of course i'm in...lol!! List to follow!

still making choices, however...

1. Letter S - Safe Harbor

2. Birthday - Lover Unbound from Gigi's list (Happy Birthda..."

Garden Spells is awesome. Here's my review http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11... I don't think it has any actual spoilers.

Oh and I'm in, I'll post as I go along

Suzanne wrote: "Sandy wrote: "September Monthly Challenge
0/3 Done

Birthday: Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward (Lindsay's list)
Library: Unspeakable by Sandra Brown
Reader's Choice:[book:..."

I hope I like it too, I'm using it for several challenges. I've heard mixed reviews. We'll see how it goes! :-)

I'm new to this so here goes...

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1. September: Sin Undone by Larissa Ione
2. Birthday: Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
3. Geography: Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas
4. Pirate Day: Blow Me Down by Kate MacAlister
6. National Hispanic Heritage Month: Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles
7. Library Card: A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Naked in Death by J.D. Robb
10.Reader's Choice: This Heart of Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

in for 3

september: Seven Tears for Apollo- Phyllis a Whitney
Pirate day: The Seaking's Daughter- Barbara Michaels
reader's choice: Blush- Suzanne Forster

SEPTEMBER
0 of 10 Complete!

1. Starts with “S”: Slow Heat by Jill Shalvis
2. Birthday: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins (Thanks Bianca!)
3. Massachusetts : A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas
4. Pirate Day: Pirate's Mistress by Marianne LaCroix (Argh!)
5. Blue Collar Worker: Lead Me On by Victoria Dahl
6. Hispanic Heritage: Prey by Rachel Vincent
7. Borrowed: Industrial Magic by Kelley Armstrong
8. Classic Romance: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austin
9. Lists: Grave Secret by Charlaine Harris
10. Reader's Choice: The Further Observations of Lady Whistledown by Julia Quinn

To Read:


Complete:

Im in..Im new to the group so this is the 1st challenge I am participating in. Going to the bookstore tonight...will update later.

1. September:

2. Birthday:

3. Geography:

4.Pirate Day:

5. Labor Day:

6. National Hispanic Heritage Month

7. Library Card Sign-up Month Read a book borrowed from the library.

8. Romance Genre:

9. Of Lists and Shelves:

10. Reader's Choice

Robin wrote:Garden Spells is awesome. Here's my review http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11589... I don't think it has any actual spoilers.


I second that 'Garden Spells' is one of my favourite books ever!

RRRC September Monthly Challenge
I'm in for 5 this time!

1. Title "S": Succubus Blues
2. Birthday List (Rei): Catching Fire
8. Classic Romance: Wuthering Heights
9. Agatha Christie Tribute: Girl With the Dragon Tattoo
10. Readers Choice: Mockingjay

Suzanne, Have you read and\or ?

Yep, I loved both of them, although 'Sugar Queen' is by far my fave of all Sarah Addison Allen's books and is also one of my fave books ever. I just love her writing, she makes everything seem magical. Have you read them?

I choose 3.

All Done!!! 3/3 Completed

1. September Seized by Love Read

5. Labor Day Shakespeare's Champion Read

7. Library Card In the Woods Read


Challenge Duration: September 1 – September 30, 2010

I will do all 10. Here is my list so far, although I may have to change some if I cannot find them at the library.
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1. September: Scent of Darkness by Christina Dodd
2. Birthday: Halfway to the Grave by Jeaninne Frost ( from Tammy's shelf)
3. Geography: TBD, probably something by Lisa Kleypas
4. Pirate Day: The Care & Feeding Of Pirates by Jennifer Ashley
5. Labor Day: Into the Flame by Christina Dodd (Cop)
6. National Hispanic Heritage Month: Left To Die by Lisa Jackson (Selena Alvarez)
7. Library Card Sign-up Month: Vampire, Interrupted by Lynsay Sands
8. Romance Genre: These Old Shades by Georgette Heyer
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie
10. Reader's Choice: Twice Bitten by Chloe Neill

Mary--hope you like Seven Tears for Apollo. Its a great romantic thriller. Plus, its set in Greece. How could you NOT love it. :o)

2. Birthday: Read a book from a September B-day celebrant.
Urban Shaman- Walker Papers- CE Murphy
☪☠Lizz☠☪'s profile

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Read a book from the first five pages of either of the following shelves:

Women Friendship Month
Murder Mystery Books in honor of Agatha Christie

Grave Sight (Harper Connelly, #1) by Charlaine Harris

10. Readers Choice
Chill Factor by Rachel Caine

Urban ShamanGrave SightChill Factor

I'm in for 3!

RRRC September Monthly Challenge

Challenge Duration: September 1 – September 30, 2010

0/3 Completed

1. September: Stray - Rachel Vincent
2. Birthday: City of Bones - Cassandra Clare (Happy Birthday Bianca)
3. Library Card Sign-up month: The Girl Who Chased the Moon - Sarah Addison Allen