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message 101: by Joanne (new)

Joanne | 195 comments I'm trying for all ten again:


1. September: The Scandals of an Innocent by Nicola Cornick
2. Birthday: (Natalie Walker) Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris
3. Geography: Deeply, Desperately by Heather Webber
4. Pirate Day: Marauders of the Sea: The Last Viking by Sandra Hill
5. Labor Day: Blue Collar Workers: Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts
6. National Hispanic Heritage Month: Happy Hour at Casa Dracula by Marta Acosta
7. Library Card Sign-up Month: All He Desires by Anthea Lawson
8. Romance Genre: Pistols for Two by Georgette Heyer (not ready to re-read Jane Austen etc. and had this one on my tbr pile for ages.)
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Ceremony in Death (In Death, #5) by J.D. Robb
10. Reader's Choice: Paying the Virgin's Price by Christine Merrill


message 102: by Robin (new)

Robin Suzanne - Yes I've read all three of Sarah Addison Allen's novels. The Peach Keeper A Novel by Sarah Addison Allen is scheduled to release in March 2011. Here are the links to my reviews for the first three.

Garden Spells:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11...

Sugar Queen:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...

The Girl Who Chased The Moon:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51...


message 103: by D.G. (new)

D.G. | 4477 comments I loooved Garden Spells. I'm really hoping to get my hands in at least one of the other SAA books by the end of the year. :)


message 104: by Claire Mojieski (last edited Sep 24, 2010 07:40AM) (new)

Claire Mojieski I stopped doing the monthly challenges for the summer so I'm really excited about this one!

7/10 Completed!

"S": The Seduction of His Wife 9/16
B-Day: Addicted (Happy Birthday Lizz!) 9/23
Mass: The Heretic's Daughter 9/18
Pirate: The Iron Rose
Labor Day: Empire Falls
Hispanic: Daughter of Fortune
Library: Water Witches 9/14
Classic Romance: Romeo and Juliet 9/16
Shelves: Four to Score 9/5
Reader's Choice: Hot in Here 9/21


message 105: by Mandy (new)

Mandy Beyers (mandybeyers) | 763 comments It's my birthday month, so I'm going to give it a try! List to follow as I figure it out...

1. September: Read a book which title starts with “S”.

2. Birthday: Read a book from a September B-day celebrant. (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2162...)

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Massachusetts.

4.Pirate Day: Marauders of the Sea: Read a book that involves Pirates or other sea-faring characters, like Vikings, Ship Captains, etc..

5. Labor Day: Blue Collar Workers: Read a book where one of the major character is a blue-collar worker.

6. National Hispanic Heritage Month Read a Hispanic romance, or a book written by one, or has a Hispanic character.

7. Library Card Sign-up Month Read a book borrowed from the library. (In extreme cases that you don’t have access to a library, read a book that you borrow from someone else. Be sure to return the book when done. : )

8. Romance Genre: Read a classic romance.

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

10. Reader's Choice

Challenge Duration: September 1 – September 30, 2010


message 106: by Macwolf01 [Elise] (last edited Aug 28, 2010 11:37PM) (new)

Macwolf01 [Elise] (macwolf01) | 1012 comments 2010 September Monthly Challenge
Challenge Duration: September 1 – September 30, 2010
~ Completed ~ 0/10 Books ~

1. September: A Secret Love by Stephanie Laurens
2. Birthday: Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas {Happy Birthday Rossy}
3. Geography: Body Double by Tess Gerritsen
4. Pirate Day: Marauders of the Sea: The Gift by Julie Garwood
5. Labor Day: Blue Collar Workers: Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs (Mercy Thompson - Mechanic)
6. National Hispanic Heritage Month: Dark Truth: Warriors for the Light by Lindsay McKenna (Ana Elena Rafael)
7. Library Card Sign-up Month Fish Out of Water by Mary Janice Davidson
8. Romance Genre: Persuasion by Jane Austen
9. Of Lists and Shelves: 1st to Die Women's Murder Club 1 by James Patterson
10. Reader's Choice: Into the Storm by Suzanne Brockmann

A Secret Love (Cynster, #5) by Stephanie Laurens The Gift (Crown's Spies, #3) by Julie Garwood Fish Out of Water (Fred the Mermaid, #3) by MaryJanice Davidson Persuasion (Everyman's Library) by Jane Austen 1st to Die (Women's Murder Club, #1) by James Patterson Sugar Daddy (Travises, #1) by Lisa Kleypas Blood Bound (Mercedes Thompson, #2) by Patricia Briggs Dark Truth by Lindsay McKenna Into the Storm A Novel by Suzanne Brockmann


message 107: by Nita (new)

Nita (gillnit) I am in for 5 this challenge.

0/5 done

1. September - Sin Undone
2. B-day (Mine!) - Demon from the Dark
7. Library - Medium Raw
9. Of Lists and Shelves - Glory in Death
10. Reader's Choice - Original Sins

Sin Undone (Demonica, #5) by Larissa Ione Demon from the Dark (Immortals After Dark, #10) by Kresley Cole Medium Raw A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook by Anthony Bourdain Glory in Death (In Death, #2) by J.D. Robb Original Sins A Novel of Slavery and Freedom by Peg Kingman


message 108: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments ROMANCE READERS - September

1. Book starts with 'S': The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
2. BD: Brenda: Believe by Victoria Alexander
3. Geography: Mass: Flirting with Pete by Barbara Delinsky
4. Pirates/Sea-faring: Guardian Angel by Julie Garwood
5. Blue-Collar Workers: Into the Dark by Cindy Gerard *bodyguard/security
6. Hispanic Author/Character:
7. Library Book: My Brother Michael by Mary Stewart
8. Romance Genre: Classic: The Toll-Gate by Georgette Heyer
9. Of Lists & Shelves: Mystery: Cross (Alex Cross, #12) OR A is for Alibi
10. Reader's Choice: Three Nights with a Scoundrel by Tessa Dare


message 109: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments RRRC SEPTEMBER 2010 CHALLENGE
0/10 Completed

"S": Summer in Eclipse Bay
B-Day:
Mass: Lara Adrian
Pirate: The Pirate Next Door
Labor Day: Bone Crossed
Hispanic: Latin Moon
Library:
Classic Romance: The Forever King
Shelves: Interlude in Death
Choice:



message 110: by NTE (last edited Sep 13, 2010 06:12PM) (new)

NTE | 4 comments I'm going to try for all ten:
6/10 Completed

1. September: Read a book which title starts with “S”. Seduction of the Crimson Rose by Lauren Willig

2. Birthday: Read a book from a September B-day celebrant. (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2162...) Once and Always by Judith McNaught from Gigi’s favorites list

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Massachusetts. One Bad Apple

4.Pirate Day: Marauders of the Sea: Read a book that involves Pirates or other sea-faring characters, like Vikings, Ship Captains, etc.. Changeling Sea by Patricia McKillip

5. Labor Day: Blue Collar Workers: I'm going to do a Nora Roberts re-read, but I haven't decided which yet.

6. National Hispanic Heritage Month: I'm taking a chance on Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian

7. Library Card Sign-up Month Read a book borrowed from the library. Twice Tempted by a Rogue by Tessa Dare

8. Romance Genre: Read a classic romance: Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Read a book from the first five pages of either of the following shelves:
Since You're Leaving Anyway, Take Out the Trash (Domestic Equalizers Book 1) by Dixie Cash from

Women Friendship Month

10. Reader's Choice I think I'll go with The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen

The Seduction of the Crimson Rose (Pink Carnation, #4) by Lauren Willig Once and Always by Judith McNaught The Changeling Sea by Patricia A. McKillip Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson Since You're Leaving Anyway, Take Out the Trash (Domestic Equalizers Book 1) by Dixie Cash Kiss of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #1) by Lara Adrian Twice Tempted by a Rogue (Stud Club, #2) by Tessa Dare The Truth about Forever by Sarah Dessen


message 111: by Vanessa (last edited Sep 05, 2010 02:22PM) (new)

Vanessa (vanessamc) | 394 comments I'm just doing 5 this month:

0/5

1. September: Read a book which title starts with “S”: Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas
2. Birthday: Harmony by Jayne Castle - Lizz
4.Pirate Day: A Pirate of Her Own by Kinley MacGregor
7. Library: Rendezvous by Amanda Quick
10. Reader's Choice: Veil of Night: A Novel by Linda Howard

Challenge Duration: September 1 – September 30, 2010


message 113: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments One change & one addition, so I think my list is complete:

ROMANCE READERS - September

1. Book starts with 'S': The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
2. BD: Lizz: Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn OR Lindsay: Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause
3. Geography: Mass: Flirting with Pete by Barbara Delinsky
4. Pirates/Sea-faring: Guardian Angel by Julie Garwood
5. Blue-Collar Workers: Into the Dark by Cindy Gerard *bodyguard/security
6. Hispanic Author/Character: Finding Miracles by Julia Alvarez
7. Library Book: My Brother Michael by Mary Stewart
8. Romance Genre: Classic: The Toll-Gate by Georgette Heyer
9. Of Lists & Shelves: Mystery: Cross (Alex Cross, #12) OR A is for Alibi
10. Reader's Choice: Three Nights with a Scoundrel by Tessa Dare


message 114: by Penney (last edited Aug 29, 2010 01:30PM) (new)

Penney (pschoener) | 3553 comments Ok, here's my list for September. I'm only going to do 8 this month, but as usual there's bound to be changes.

2010 September Monthly Challenge
Challenge Duration: September 1 – September 30, 2010
0/8 Books Completed


1. S is for September, S for:Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
2. Happy Birthday Rossy!: Maverick's Black Cat by Maggie Casper
3. Massachusetts Author: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas
4. Sea Faring Pirates: Guardian Angel by Julie Garwood
5. Hard Workin' Heros: Midnight Run by Lisa Marie Rice
6. Ay Papi! Latino Author: Passion by Lisa Valdez
9. Mystery Lovin' Women: Salvation in Death by J.D. Robb
10. Hmmm, What should I pick?: TBA

Spell of the Highlander (Highlander, #7) by Karen Marie Moning Maverick's Black Cat by Maggie Casper Love in the Afternoon (The Hathaways, #5) by Lisa Kleypas Guardian Angel (Crown's Spies #2) by Julie Garwood Midnight Run (Midnight, #2) by Lisa Marie Rice Passion  by Lisa Valdez Salvation in Death (In Death, #27) by J.D. Robb


message 115: by D.G. (new)

D.G. | 4477 comments I like the name of your categories, Penney...I think I'll steal them, LOL!


message 116: by Samantha (new)

Samantha | 1381 comments Down for 8

0/8

1. September: Suddenly by Candace Camp

2. Happy B-day Rossy! Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts

3. Geography: Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas

4.Pirate Day: Viking in Love by Sandra Hill

6. National Hispanic Heritage Month: All Roads Lead Me Back to You by Kennedy Foster

7. Library Card: Snowbound by Larissa Ione

9. Of Lists and Shelves: One for the Money by Janet Evanovich

10. Reader's Choice:Edge of Midnight by Shannon McKenna

Suddenly by Candace Camp Savor the Moment (Bride Quartet, #3) by Nora Roberts Blue-Eyed Devil (Travises, #2) by Lisa Kleypas Viking in Love by Sandra Hill All Roads Lead Me Back to You by Kennedy Foster Snowbound by Larissa Ione One for the Money (Stephanie Plum, #1) by Janet Evanovich Edge of Midnight (McClouds & Friends, #4) by Shannon McKenna


message 117: by Becky (new)

Becky (beckysbusyreading) | 258 comments I'm in!

Book that starts with "s": Stranger in my Arms: Lisa Kleypas

The Sealed Letter by Emma Donoghue per Miranda's TBR List (Happy Birthday)

Wuthering Heights by Emily Bonte as my classic

0/3 for September


message 118: by Penney (new)

Penney (pschoener) | 3553 comments D.G. wrote: "I like the name of your categories, Penney...I think I'll steal them, LOL!"

Have at it DG!


message 119: by D.G. (new)

D.G. | 4477 comments Thanks Penney!


message 120: by Raine (new)

Raine | 177 comments I will start with 5 and if there is more time maybe add some more. List may change.

1. September: Sea Witch by Virginia Kantra
2. Happy Birthday Melinda: Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane
3. Geography: Body Double by Tess Gerritsen
4. Pirate Day: The Last Viking by Sandra Hill
5. Blue Collar: Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs
6. National Hispanic Heritage Month: The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
7. Library Card: Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin
8. Classic Romance: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
9. Of Lists and Shelves (Murder Mystery Books): Along Came a Spider by James Patterson
10. Readers Choice: One Foot in the Grave

To Read:
Sea Witch (Children of the Sea, #1) by Virginia Kantra Unholy Ghosts (Downside Ghosts, #1) by Stacia Kane Body Double (Jane Rizzoli & Maura Isles, #4) by Tess Gerritsen The Last Viking (Viking II, #1) by Sandra Hill Blood Bound (Mercedes Thompson, #2) by Patricia Briggs The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross, #1) by James Patterson One Foot in the Grave (Night Huntress, #2) by Jeaniene Frost


message 121: by Lindsey (new)

Lindsey (mammalynz) | 50 comments here is my tentative List...I might do more but I know I will do these!

1. “S”: Skykeepers, by Jessica Anderson

2. Birthday: Tempt me with Darkness, by Shayla Black (From Rossy's Shelves)

3. Geography Massachusetts: Truly, Madly, by Heather Webber

4.Pirate Day: Nerds Like it hot!, by Vicky Lewis Thompson (takes place on a cruise ship)

5. Labor Day: Burning Up, by Susan Andersen (main character is a fireman)

6. Hispanic Heritage:

7. Library Card:

8. Classic romance:

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Naked in Death, by JD Robb

10. Reader's Choice:


message 122: by Lili (last edited Sep 25, 2010 10:11AM) (new)

Lili | 343 comments Oh my Gosh!
I know I wont be able to do 10 so I'm in for 3 (at least). I'll post a list later.

07-10

1. Letter S - The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen 08/25***
2. Birthday (Happy Birthday Rossy) - Hotter After Midnight by Cynthia Eden 09/05****
3. Geography -
4. Pirates -
5. Blue Collar - After the Kiss by Suzanne Enoch 08/14***
6. National Hispanic Month - Reyes. Skin Game by Ava Gray 08/12***
7. National Library Card Sign-up - Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 08/17****
8. Classic Romance -
9. Of Lists and Shelves - Naked in Death by J.D. Robb 08/18*****
10. Readers Choice - Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning 09/08***


message 123: by Christine (new)

Christine (cdunbar) | 635 comments I'm in. Don't know if I'll make all 10, but I'll try.


message 124: by D.G. (new)

D.G. | 4477 comments Most of us don't read all the categories so don't worry, Lili & Christine!


message 125: by Tina "IRead2Escape" (last edited Sep 03, 2010 07:47PM) (new)

Tina "IRead2Escape" (tinar1121) | 1292 comments Here's my choices:


1. September: Shiver by Maggie Steifvater

2. Birthday: Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris HAPPY BIRTHDAY NATALIE!

3. Geography: Again The Magic by Lisa Kleypas

4.Pirate Day: Marauders of the Sea: Blow Me Down by Katie MacAllister

5. Labor Day: Three To Get Deadly by Janet Evanovich

7. Library Card Sign-up Month Read a book borrowed from the library. (In extreme cases that you don’t have access to a library, read a book that you borrow from someone else): Undead and Unpopular by MaryJanice Davidson

8. Romance Genre: Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell

10. Reader's Choice: Frostbite (Vampire Academy, #2) by Richelle Mead

Shiver (The Wolves of Mercy Falls, #1) by Maggie Stiefvater Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, #10) by Charlaine Harris Again The Magic by Lisa Kleypas Blow Me Down by Katie MacAlister Three To Get Deadly (Stephanie Plum, #3) by Janet Evanovich Undead and Unpopular (Undead, #5) by MaryJanice Davidson Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell Frostbite (Vampire Academy, #2)  by Richelle Mead





message 126: by Mel W (new)

Mel W (melw) | 981 comments Okay, gang, September's challenge has officially started. I've just got in (day's almost over for me) and about to have dinner so I'll get the list of participants up in a little while.

Happy reading!


message 127: by [deleted user] (last edited Sep 02, 2010 01:09PM) (new)

1~ book that starts with a "S". finished 9-2-10
2~ Birthday List. From Tammys shelf
9~ Of Lists and Shelves.
Shiver (New Orleans, #4) by Lisa Jackson The Help by Kathryn Stockett The Lost Symbol (Robert Langdon, #3) by Dan Brown


message 128: by Mel W (last edited Sep 01, 2010 02:24PM) (new)

Mel W (melw) | 981 comments Probably should sign myself up for this one :)


message 129: by Mel W (new)

Mel W (melw) | 981 comments Welcome to September’s challenge!

Please note: For ease of tracking, could you please RE-POST your list with your progress after every update adding the date you finished. You may also strike out the book's title if you wish. Thanks!

Currently, we have 86 readers participating in this month’s challenge:

Allison (out of 3)
Amanda (MidnightFury)
Amanda Beyerlein
Ann aka Iftcan
Ashley (ashleylaura87) (out of 5)
Ashley FL
Barb (NM)(out of 3)
Barbara (out of 9)
Becky (beckysbusyreading) (out of 3)
BJ Rose
Carolyn F
Charlotte (Buried in Books) (out of 3)
Chloe (out of 3)
Christine (cdunbar)
Ciera (out of 3)
Cinnamon (out of 5)
D.G.
Daffodil
Danielle (Smiley1881)
Debbie
Delicious Dee the book slut
Diane (tickledpink49)
Dina (out of 5)
Donna
Erin B
Erin H
FlibBityFLooB
Fran
Gaijinmama
Heather Greenfield
Hina
Jasmin
Jess (AngelMason)
Joanne
Judithe
Julie (Mom2lnb)
Karen (CleoCleveland)
Katherine
Kathy Anne (out of 3)
Katie (katervette) (out of 8)
Kerstin (out of 3)
Kimberly *Khym*
Laura Lulu (out of 5)
Lauren Willshire (LillyOBrian)
Lili (out of 3)
Lindsey (mammalynz)
Lindy-Lane
Lynn M (out of 5)
Lynne (LoveToReadGal)
m.allen
Macwolf01 [Elise:]
Maria (Addicted2Romance)
Mary (out of 3)
Mel W
Melissa
Michelle P (michelle5230)
Mojca
N.L.
Nicole (nicolerene)(out of 3)
Nikki
Nita (out of 5)
Nook4b (out of 8)
Nte
Penney (out of 8)
Penny (out of 5)
Photojim
Raine
Regina (out of 3)
Renske (out of 5)
Robin
Sallie
Samantha (out of 8)
Sandra
Sandy (sandyc88)(out of 3)
Sara
Schnuppi
Shazzy
Sheila (out of 8)
Shyloh
Someoneyouknow (out of 3)
Starr416
Suzanne (nyxxy)
Thenia
Tina (tinar1121)
Valorie
Vanessa (out of 5)
Yz


You can sign up at any time during the month.

Welcome to first time challengers and good luck to everyone!

Reminder: Don't forget to add your challenge books to the group's bookshelf. Thanks!


message 130: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12278 comments 1/9 Completed


1. September: Slave To Sensation by Nalini Singh
2. Birthday:(Rossy) Night Game by Christine Feehan 9/2
3. Massachusetts: Truly, Madly (A Lucy Valentine Novel, #1)by Heather Webber or Love In The Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas
4. Pirate Day: Bad Boys Ahoy by Sylvia Day
5. Labor Day: Natural Law by Joey W. Hill
6. National Hispanic Heritage Month: Perfect Chemistry (Perfect Chemistry, #1) by Simone Elkeles
7. Library Card Sign-up Month: Candle In The Window by Christina Dodd
8. Classic romance:
9. Murder Mystery Books in honor of Agatha Christie: Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris
10. Reader's Choice: Collision Course by K.A. Mitchell

Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changeling, #1) by Nalini Singh Truly, Madly (A Lucy Valentine Novel, #1) by Heather Webber Perfect Chemistry (Perfect Chemistry, #1) by Simone Elkeles Candle in the Window by Christina Dodd Dead Until Dark (Sookie Stackhouse #1) by Charlaine Harris Collision Course (Diving in Deep, #2) by K.A. Mitchell Bad Boys Ahoy! by Sylvia Day Natural Law (Nature of Desire, #2) by Joey W. Hill Love in the Afternoon (The Hathaways, #5) by Lisa Kleypas Night Game (GhostWalkers, #3) by Christine Feehan


Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim) (jim_formerly_photojim) | 5294 comments One down. One day, one book.

9. In honor of Agatha Christie I'll read a murder mystery. We only ever see Miss Jane Marple as an older woman who solves murders. I wonder what she was like as a younger woman. I bet she was just like Eve Dallas. Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb (9/1)


message 132: by D.G. (last edited Sep 02, 2010 08:10AM) (new)

D.G. | 4477 comments 2010 September Monthly Challenge - 1/8 Read


1. S is for September, S is for:
The Sins of Lord Easterbrook by Madeline Hunter
2. Happy Birthday, Laura: Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris
3. Miss Massachusetts: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas - 9/1
4. Arrr! Raidin' the Booty:
Across a Moonlit Sea by Marsha Canham
5. Hard Workin' Gal (Not A Lady Of The Night!): Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs
6. Escritores Hispanohablantes: La Sombra Del Viento por Carlos Ruiz Zafón
9. It's a Mystery...: From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris
10. Hmmm, What should I pick?:

Married By Morning (The Hathaways, #4) by Lisa Kleypas



message 133: by D.G. (new)

D.G. | 4477 comments Photojim wrote: "One down. One day, one book.

9. In honor of Agatha Christie I'll read a murder mystery. We only ever see Miss Jane Marple as an older woman who solves murders. I wonder what she was like as a ..."


LMAO!!! I almost splattered coffee on the monitor thinking of Miss Marple looking like Eve Dallas!!! Hahahahahahaha!


Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim) (jim_formerly_photojim) | 5294 comments D.G. Who says sarcasm is hard to spot in print? I found it amusing that I was reading a book about a female sleuth in honor of a female sleuth. But those two women were about as different as different can be.


message 135: by Amber (last edited Sep 02, 2010 11:08AM) (new)

Amber | 715 comments I decided to just do it out of 9

1/9

1. I'll See you in September:The Search - Nora Roberts
2. Happy Birthday NL!: No Mercy - Sherrilyn Kenyon
3. Please Come To Boston In The Springtime(Mass):
4.Arrrg mateys!(Pirate): Siren's Song - Trish Albright
5. Workin' Man's Blues:
6. Muy Caliente(Hispanic):
7. I promise I'll Give It back!(library)
9. It was Mr. White In the library with the gun!(mystery): In Cold Blood - Truman Capote
10. Soooo many to chose from! - All I Ever Wanted - Kristan Higgins 9/2/10


The Search by Nora Roberts No Mercy (Dark-Hunter, #19) (Were-Hunter, #6) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Siren's Song (Leisure Historical Romance) by Trish Albright In Cold Blood by Truman Capote All I Ever Wanted by Kristan Higgins


message 136: by Penney (new)

Penney (pschoener) | 3553 comments Ok, here's my list for September. I'm only going to do 8 this month, but as usual there's bound to be changes.

2010 September Monthly Challenge
Challenge Duration: September 1 – September 30, 2010
1/8 Books Completed


1. S is for September, S for:Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
2. Happy Birthday Rossy!: Maverick's Black Cat by Maggie Casper
3. Massachusetts Author: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas
4. Sea Faring Pirates: Guardian Angel by Julie Garwood
5. Hard Workin' Heros: Midnight Run by Lisa Marie Rice. 09/02. ****
6. Ay Papi! Latino Author: Passion by Lisa Valdez
9. Mystery Lovin' Women: Salvation in Death by J.D. Robb
10. Hmmm, What should I pick?: TBA

Spell of the Highlander (Highlander, #7) by Karen Marie Moning Maverick's Black Cat by Maggie Casper Love in the Afternoon (The Hathaways, #5) by Lisa Kleypas Guardian Angel (Crown's Spies #2) by Julie Garwood Midnight Run (Midnight, #2) by Lisa Marie Rice Passion  by Lisa Valdez Salvation in Death (In Death, #27) by J.D. Robb


message 137: by Ann aka Iftcan (new)

Ann aka Iftcan (iftcan) September RRRC challenge

1/??


. September: Read a book which title starts with “S”.

2. Birthday: Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeanine Frost (moi)

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Massachusetts.

4.Pirate Day: Marauders of the Sea: Read a book that involves Pirates or other sea-faring characters, like Vikings, Ship Captains, etc..

5. Labor Day: Blue Collar Workers: Read a book where one of the major character is a blue-collar worker.

6. National Hispanic Heritage Month Read a Hispanic romance, or a book written by one, or has a Hispanic character.

7. Library Card Sign-up Month Read a book borrowed from the library. (In extreme cases that you don’t have access to a library, read a book that you borrow from someone else. Be sure to return the book when done. : )

8. Romance Genre: Read a classic romance.

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

10. Reader's Choice

Challenge Duration: September 1 – September 30, 2010

You can choose 3, 5, 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, books availability and/or time commitmen


message 138: by Melissa (new)

Melissa | 1245 comments 1/10 completed


1)S Title: Soulless by Gail Carriger
2)Sept B-day (Rossy): Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward
3)Massachusetts: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
4)Pirate Day: The Pirate Lord by Sabrina Jeffries
5)Labor Day: Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs
6)National Hispanic Heritage Month: Happy Hour at Casa Dracula by Marta Acosta
7)Library Card Sign Up Month: Early's Fall by Jerry Peterson
8)Romance Genre (Classic): A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare (5*) 9/2
9)Of Lists and Shelves: The Beach House by James Patterson
10)Reader's Choice: Curse the Dawn by Karen Chance


message 139: by Penny (last edited Sep 02, 2010 03:55PM) (new)

Penny | 103 comments 1. September: The Summer Book/Sugar and Spice.

2. Birthday: Katherine, Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake.

7. Library Card : ) The Book Thief.

8. Romance Genre: Persuasion.

10. Reader's Choice. The Namesake/His at Night by Sherry Thomas. 09/02/10. ★★★★

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message 141: by N.L. (new)

N.L. Riviezzo (nlriviezzo) 3/10 Read

September: The Season of Risks by Susan Hubbard
Birthday (Mine!): No Mercy by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Massachusetts: The Billionaire Next Door by Jessica Bird
Marauders of the Sea: Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day
Blue Collar Workers: Bad Moon Rising by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Hispanic Heritage: Dark Peril by Christine Feehan
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


message 142: by Sydney (last edited Sep 12, 2010 12:44PM) (new)

Sydney (Aerobug) | 5 comments Completed so far: 2/10

1. September: Star Island by Carl Hiaasen
2. Birthday: Water For Elephants by Sara Gruen
3. Geography: The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (I'm cheating...I have to read this for school!)
4. Pirate Day: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan (yep I'm going to have to read Percy Jackson...guilty as charged!) (FINISHED!! One star!!)
5. Labor Day: Restless Hearts by Marta Perry (It was free -- yay!!)
6. National Hispanic Heritage Month: In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez
7. Library Card Sign-up Month: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
8. Romance Genre: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
9. Of Lists and Shelves: My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult
10. Reader's Choice: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie (FINISHED!! 4 stars!)


message 143: by Dina (new)

Dina (missdina) | 807 comments 2010 September Monthly Challenge
Duration: September 1 - September 30

1/5 completed


1. September: Surrender by Pamela Clare
3. Geography: Again The Magic by Lisa Kleypas
4.Pirate Day: Marauders of the Sea: Marrying the Royal Marine by Carla Kelly
7. Library Card Sign-up Month: The Ultimate Betrayal by Michelle Reid
10. Reader's Choice: The Education of Mrs. Brimley by Donna MacMeans 09/02

Surrender (MacKinnon’s Rangers, #1) by Pamela Clare Again The Magic by Lisa Kleypas Marrying the Royal Marine (Harlequin Historical #998) by Carla Kelly The Ultimate Betrayal (Wedlocked!) (Harlequin Presents, #1799) by Michelle Reid The Education of Mrs. Brimley by Donna MacMeans

(As usual, the list above is subject to change because I'm too fickle and moody.)


message 144: by Valorie (new)

Valorie  | 2218 comments 0/10 Done

1. Starts with S: Seduced By Shadows by Jessa Slade
2. Happy B-Day Jael!: Nightwalker by Jocelyn Drake
3. Massachusetts: The Bone Garden by Tess Gerritsen
4. Viking: The Last Viking by Sandra Hill
5. Blue Collar: Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs
6. Hispanic: Happy Hour at Casa Dracula by Marta Acosta
7. Library: The Enchantment Emporium by Tanya Huff
8. Classic Romance: Dracula by Bram Stoker
9. Shelves (Mystery): Club Dead by Charlaine Harris
10. My Choice: Moon Sworn by Keri Arthur

Seduced By Shadows (Marked Souls, #1) by Jessa Slade Nightwalker (Dark Days, #1) by Jocelynn Drake The Bone Garden by Tess Gerritsen The Last Viking (Viking II, #1) by Sandra Hill Silver Borne (Mercedes Thompson, #5) by Patricia Briggs Happy Hour at Casa Dracula (Casa Dracula, #1) by Marta Acosta The Enchantment Emporium by Tanya Huff Dracula by Bram Stoker Club Dead (Sookie Stackhouse, #3) by Charlaine Harris Moon Sworn (Riley Jenson Guardian, #9) by Keri Arthur


message 145: by Raine (new)

Raine | 177 comments I will start with 5 and if there is more time maybe add some more. List may change.

Finished 1/5

1. September: Sea Witch by Virginia Kantra
2. Happy Birthday Melinda: Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane
3. Geography: Body Double by Tess Gerritsen Finished 09/03 (3*)
4. Pirate Day: The Last Viking by Sandra Hill
5. Blue Collar: Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs
6. National Hispanic Heritage Month: The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
7. Library Card: Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin
8. Classic Romance: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
9. Of Lists and Shelves (Murder Mystery Books): Along Came a Spider by James Patterson
10. Readers Choice: One Foot in the Grave

To Read:
Sea Witch (Children of the Sea, #1) by Virginia Kantra Unholy Ghosts (Downside Ghosts, #1) by Stacia Kane The Last Viking (Viking II, #1) by Sandra Hill Blood Bound (Mercedes Thompson, #2) by Patricia Briggs The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Along Came a Spider (Alex Cross, #1) by James Patterson One Foot in the Grave (Night Huntress, #2) by Jeaniene Frost

Read
Body Double (Jane Rizzoli & Maura Isles, #4) by Tess Gerritsen


message 146: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments ROMANCE READERS - September
1/10


1. Book starts with 'S': The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd Sept 2 (4*)
2. BD: Lizz: Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn OR Lindsay: Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause
3. Geography: Mass: Flirting with Pete by Barbara Delinsky
4. Pirates/Sea-faring: Guardian Angel by Julie Garwood
5. Blue-Collar Workers: Into the Dark by Cindy Gerard *bodyguard/security
6. Hispanic Author/Character: Finding Miracles by Julia Alvarez
7. Library Book: My Brother Michael by Mary Stewart
8. Romance Genre: Classic: The Toll-Gate by Georgette Heyer
9. Of Lists & Shelves: Mystery: Cross (Alex Cross, #12) OR A is for Alibi
10. Reader's Choice: Three Nights with a Scoundrel by Tessa Dare


message 147: by Kesha (last edited Sep 20, 2010 06:38PM) (new)

Kesha | 705 comments I'm in for 5

5/5 completed I'm finally done 9/20/10

1. S is for September:
She's Got the Beat by Nancy Krulik9/6/10
6. National Hispanic Heritage Month (Hispanic character):
Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas
9/20/10
7. Library Card Sign-up Month: Say It Ain't So by LaJill Hunt 9/4/10
8. Romance Genre: Love's Miracle by Jacqueline Thomas 9/9/10
10. Reader's Choice: The Very Thought of You by Lynn Kurland 9/3/10


message 148: by D.G. (new)

D.G. | 4477 comments 2010 September Monthly Challenge - 2/8 Read


1. S is for September, S is for:
The Sins of Lord Easterbrook by Madeline Hunter
2. Happy Birthday, Laura: Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione - 9/3
3. Miss Massachusetts: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas - 9/1
4. Arrr! Raidin' the Booty:
Across a Moonlit Sea by Marsha Canham
5. Hard Workin' Gal (Not A Lady Of The Night!): Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs
6. Escritores Hispanohablantes: La Sombra Del Viento por Carlos Ruiz Zafón
9. It's Mystery...: From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris
10. Hmmm, What should I pick?:

Married By Morning (The Hathaways, #4) by Lisa KleypasEcstasy Unveiled (Demonica, #4) by Larissa Ione



message 149: by Penney (last edited Sep 04, 2010 06:36AM) (new)

Penney (pschoener) | 3553 comments Ok, here's my list for September. I'm only going to do 8 this month, but as usual there's bound to be changes.

2010 September Monthly Challenge
Challenge Duration: September 1 – September 30, 2010
3/8 Books Completed


1. S is for September, S for:Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
2. Happy Birthday Rossy!: Maverick's Black Cat by Maggie Casper
3. Massachusetts Author: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas
4. Sea Faring Pirates: Guardian Angel by Julie Garwood 09/03 ****
5. Hard Workin' Heros: Midnight Run by Lisa Marie Rice. 09/02. ****
6. Ay Papi! Latino Author: Passion by Lisa Valdez
9. Mystery Lovin' Women: Salvation in Death by J.D. Robb 09/03 ****
10. Hmmm, What should I pick?: A Highlander's Destiny by Melissa Mayhue

Spell of the Highlander (Highlander, #7) by Karen Marie Moning Maverick's Black Cat by Maggie Casper Love in the Afternoon (The Hathaways, #5) by Lisa Kleypas Guardian Angel (Crown's Spies #2) by Julie Garwood Midnight Run (Midnight, #2) by Lisa Marie Rice Passion  by Lisa Valdez Salvation in Death (In Death, #27) by J.D. Robb A Highlander's Destiny by Melissa Mayhue


message 150: by Melissa (new)

Melissa | 1245 comments 2/10 completed


1)S Title: Soulless by Gail Carriger
2)Sept B-day (Rossy): Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward
3)Massachusetts: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
4)Pirate Day: The Pirate Lord by Sabrina Jeffries
5)Labor Day: Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs
6)National Hispanic Heritage Month: Happy Hour at Casa Dracula by Marta Acosta
7)Library Card Sign Up Month: Early's Fall by Jerry Peterson (4*) 9/3
8)Romance Genre (Classic): A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare (5*) 9/2
9)Of Lists and Shelves: The Beach House by James Patterson
10)Reader's Choice: Curse the Dawn by Karen Chance


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