Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

2010 A to Z Author Challenge
This sounds like a lot of fun! I'm in! :-)


A-Armstrong, Kelley-Living with the Dead 07/03
B-Bybee, Catherine-Kilt Worthy 03/18
C-Cooke, Deborah-Kiss of Fire 07/26
D-Simpson, Donna Lea-Awaiting the Moon 11/22
E-Evanovich, Janet-Sizzling Sixteen 07/21
F-Featherstone, Charlotte-Addicted 07/23
G-Garey, Terri-Dead Girls Are Easy 04/21
H-Holder, Nancy-Son Of The Shadows 09/25
I-Ivory, Judith-Beast 12/19
J-James, Sophia-Mistletoe Magic 11/25
K-Macalister, Katie-Crouching Vampire, Hidden Fang 02/22
L-Blue, Lucy-My Demon's Kiss 8/10
M-Moncrief, Skhye-The Spell of the Killing Moon 04/08
N-Burnham, Nicole-The Knight's Kiss 8/30
O-Osborne, Will & Mary Pope-Pirates 12/28
P-Briggs, Patricia-Moon Called 12/18
Q-Quinn, Julia-On the Way to the Wedding 03/09
R-Raybourn, Deanna-The Dead Travel Fast 12/02
S-Scotch, Cherie-The Werewolf's Kiss 09/07
T-Garey, Terri-Silent Night, Haunted Night 12/04
U-Updike, John-The Witches of Eastwick 12/31
V-Holt, Victoria-The Judas Kiss 07/20
W-Whiddon, Karen-Dance Of The Wolf 12/04
X-Deveraux, Jude-A Knight in Shining Armor 02/27
Y-Galenorn, Yasmine-Witchling 12/26
Z-Zusak, Markus-The Book Thief 12/29

RRRC's 1st Reading Tournament
Duration: July 15, 2010 - January 15, 2011
Okay, I'm choosing these two.

Track 1 - Word Relay
1.Kiss of Fire by Deborah Cooke-334 pages 07/23-07/26
2.Kiss of Fury by Deborah Cooke-392 pages 07/26-07/29
3.Kiss of Fate by Deborah Cooke-396 pages 07/29-08/05
4.Winter Kiss by Deborah Cooke-389 pages 08/05-08/11
5.Whisper Kiss by Deborah Cooke-391 pages 08/11-08/18
6.Kiss and Tell (Sunrise Key Trilogy, #1) by Suzanne Brockmann-278 pages 08/20-08/22
7.My Demon's Kiss by Lucy Blue-350 pages 08/22-08/29
8.The Knight's Kiss by Nicole Burnham-185 pages 08/29-08/30
9.The Third Kiss by Joanna Mansell-187 pages 08/30-08/31
10.A Warrior's Kiss (Warrior, #12) by Margaret Moore-296 pages 08/31-09/02
11.Temptation's Tender Kiss by Colleen Faulkner-446 pages 09/02-09/03
12.The Werewolf's Kiss by Cheri Scotch-262 pages 09/03-09/07
13.The Eternal Kiss: 13 Vampire Tales of Blood and Desire edited by Trisha Telep-416 pgs 09/07-09/12
14.A Kiss of Shadows by Laurell K. Hamilton-448 pages 09/12-09/23
15.Son Of The Shadows by Nancy Holder-275 pages 09/23-09/25
16.Moon Shadows by Nora Roberts, Jill Gregory, Ruth Ryan Langan and Marianne Willman-360 pages 09/29-10/23
17.Awaiting the Moon by Donna Lea Simpson-368 pages 10/23-11/22
18.Moon Called by Patricia Briggs-288 pages 12/12-12/18

Track 2 - Copyright Year Relay
1.(2010)Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich-309 pages 07/20-07/21
2.(2009)Addicted by Charlotte Featherstone-443 pages 07/21-07/23
3.(2008)The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong-390 pages 08/18-08/20
4.(2009)The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong-360 pages 09/25-09/29
5.(2010)The Dead Travel Fast by Deanna Raybourn-309 pages 11/22-12/02
6.(2009)Silent Night, Haunted Night by Terri Garey-341 pages 12/02-12/04
7.(2008)Dance Of The Wolf by Karen Whiddon-277 pages 12/04-12/04
8.(2007)Spirited Away by Cindy Miles-336 pages 12/04-12/12
9.(2006)Witchling by Yasmine Galenorn-276 pages 12/18-12/26
10.(2005)The Book Thief by Markus Zusak-552 pages 12/26-12/29

2011 A to Z Book Challenge
Duration January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011

A-The Admiral's Bride by Suzanne Brockmann 05/09
B-Blue Moon by Alyson Noel 07/19
C-The Captain's Lady by Louise M. Goudge 05/01
D-Dressed To Slay by Harper Allen 05/03
E-The Everything Tarot Book: Reveal Your Past, Inform Your Present, And Predict Your Future by Skye Alexander 01/06
F-First Love, Wild Love by Madeline Baker 05/19
G-Ghost of a Chance by Felicia Forella 01/17
H-Heartthrob by Suzanne Brockmann 07/21
I-It Happened One Night by Stephanie Laurens, Mary Balogh, Jacquie D'Alessandro, Candice Hern 07/24
J-Just One Sip by Katie Macalister, Jennifer Ashley, Minda Webber 07/02
K-The Kings and Queens of England by Ian Crofton 12/31
L-Love Is Hell by Melissa Marr, Scott Westerfeld, Justine Larbalestier, Gabrielle Zevin, Laurie Faria Stolarz 07/03
M-Mr. Knightley's Diary by Amanda Grange 06/23
N-Night's Edge by Maggie Shayne, Barbara Hambly, Charlaine Harris 07/09
O-Once Dead, Twice Shy by Kim Harrison 07/28
P-The Princess and the O by Felicia Forella 03/10
Q-The Queen of the Damned by Anne Rice 12/03
R-The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong 01/30
S-Star of the Morning by Lynn Kurland 03/03
T-A Tale of Two Vikings by Sandra Hill 03/28
U-Undead and Uneasy by MaryJanice Davidson 12/31
V-The Vampire's Image by BV Larson
W-Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich 05/26
X-Buckland's Book of Saxon Witchcraft by Raymond Buckland 12/04
Y-Yule: A Celebration of Light and Warmth by Dorothy Morrison 02/16
Z-Zombie Moon by Lori Devoti 01/23

I need to clean out my non-fiction TBR. Since I'm already participating in the A-Z Book Challenge, I thought I'd list one only for non-fiction.

RRRC 2011 Create Your Own Challenge
Challenge Title: A to Z Non-Fiction Book Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2011-December 31, 2011
Number of Books: 26
Challenge Description: Read 26 Non-Fiction books which titles begin with the letters of the alphabet. You may ignore articles like A, An and The at the beginning of the title. For the letter "X", any book title with the letter X in it is acceptable.
List of Books:
A-Aleister Crowley and the Ouija Board by Edward J. Cornelius 03/01
B-Baby Girls: An Owner's Manual by Theresa Foy DiGeronimo 02/24
C-The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Erotic Romance by Alison Kent 01/23
D-
E-The Everything Tarot Book: Reveal Your Past, Inform Your Present, And Predict Your Future by Skye Alexander 01/06
F-Favorite Medieval Tales by Mary Pope Osborne 10/22
G-Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing 05/19
H-The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin 04/16
I-I Feel Better with a Frog in My Throat: History's Strangest Cures by Carlyn Beccia 09/09
J-Jane Austen's World: The Life and Times of England's Most Popular Author by Maggie Lane 07/16
K-The Kings and Queens of England by Ian Crofton 12/31
L-London Then and Now by Diana Burstein 01/26
M-Mystic Dreamer Tarot by Heidi Darras 01/01
N-Now All We Need Is a Title: Famous Book Titles and How They Got That Way by Andre Bernard 04/20
O-One Minute Sales Person, The: The Quickest Way to Sell People on Yourself, Your Services, Products, or Ideas--at Work and in Life by Spencer Johnson 09/27
P-
Q-
R-
S-Spellbound by Dominic Alexander 09/09
T-Twitter Power: How to Dominate Your Market One Tweet at a Time by Joel Comm 09/12
U-
V-Vivien: The Life of Vivien Leigh by Alexander Walker 04/15
W-The Witch's Journal: Charms, Spells, Potions and Enchantments by Selene Silverwind 02/06
X-Buckland's Book of Saxon Witchcraft by Raymond Buckland 12/04
Y-Yule: A Celebration of Light and Warmth by Dorothy Morrison 02/16
Z-Zodiac Athena's Sunsigns by Athena Starwoman 01/25

NBRC Serious Readers Challenge: Level 1
#78
Start Date: Jan 1 2011
End Date: Dec 31 2011

1.Mystic Dreamer Tarot by Heidi Darras 01/01
2.The Polar Express by Chris van Allsburg 01/04
3.The Everything Tarot Book: Reveal Your Past, Inform Your Present, And Predict Your Future by Skye Alexander 01/06
4.Blood Wine and Pale Roses by Denyse Bridger 01/10
5.Ghost of a Chance by Felicia Forella 01/17
6.Little Quack's Bedtime by Lauren Thompson 01/18
7.The Complete Idiot's Guide to Writing Erotic Romance by Alison Kent 01/20
8.Zombie Moon by Lori Devoti 01/23
9.Zodiac Athena's Sunsigns by Athena Starwoman 01/25
10.London Then and Now by Diana Burstein 01/26
11.The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong 01/30
12.The Witch's Journal: Charms, Spells, Potions and Enchantments by Selene Silverwind 02/06
13.Yule: A Celebration of Light and Warmth by Dorothy Morrison 02/16
14.Baby Girls: An Owner's Manual by Theresa Foy DiGeronimo 02/24
15.Costume: 1066-1990s by John Peacock 02/26
16.Vampires by Dawn Martin 02/27
17.Aleister Crowley and the Ouija Board by Edward J. Cornelius 03/01
18.The Vampire's Image by BV Larson 03/01
19.Star of the Morning by Lynn Kurland 03/03
20.The Princess and the O by Felicia Forella 03/10
21.A Tale of Two Vikings by Sandra Hill 03/28
22.Vivien: The Life of Vivien Leigh by Alexander Walker 04/15
23.The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin 04/16
24.Germs Are Not for Sharing by Elizabeth Verdick 04/16
25.The Big Wide-Mouthed Frog by Ana Martin Larranaga 04/16
26.The Little Mouse, the Red Ripe Strawberry, and the Big Hungry Bear by Audrey Wood 04/16
27.The Elements of Style by William Strunk 03/11
28.Now All We Need Is a Title: Famous Book Titles and How They Got That Way by Andre Bernard 04/20
29.Viking in Love by Sandra Hill 04/26
30.The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffeneggar 04/27
31.Star Crash by Elysa Hendricks 05/01
32.The Captain's Lady by Louise M. Goudge 05/01
33.Dressed To Slay by Harper Allen 05/03
34.The Admiral's Bride by Suzanne Brockmann 05/09
35.Grammar Girl's Quick and Dirty Tips for Better Writing by Mignon Fogarty 05/19
36.First Love, Wild Love by Madeline Baker 05/19
37.Dreams Of Stardust by Lynn Kurland 05/24
38.Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich 05/26
39.Alaska Heart by Christine DePetrillo 06/10
40.Anybody Out There? by Marian Keyes 06/14
41.Mr. Knightley's Diary by Amanda Grange 06/23
42.Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris 06/27
43.My Zombie Valentine by Katie Macalister, Angie Fox, Marianne Mancusi, and Lisa Cach
44.Just One Sip by Katie Macalister, Jennifer Ashley, Minda Webber 07/02
45.Love Is Hell by Melissa Marr, Scott Westerfeld, Justine Larbalestier, Gabrielle Zevin, Laurie Faria Stolarz 07/03
46.Vacations from Hell by Libba Bray, Cassandra Clare, Claudia Gray, Maureen Johnson, Sarah Mlynowski 07/05
47.Prom Nights from Hell by Stephanie Meyer, Kim Harrison, Meg Cabot, Lauren Myracle, Michelle Jaffe 07/08
48.Night's Edge by Maggie Shayne, Barbara Hambly, Charlaine Harris 07/09
49.Flirt by Laurell K. Hamilton 07/10
50.When I Fall in Love by Lynn Kurland 07/15
51.Blue Moon by Alyson Noel 07/19
52.Heartthrob by Suzanne Brockmann 07/21
53.Once Dead, Twice Shy by Kim Harrison 07/28
54.Men of the Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong 08/01
55.Frostbitten by Kelley Armstrong 08/04
56.Waking the Witch by Kelley Armstrong 08/12
57.Waking the WitchThe Mammoth Book of Special Ops Romance edited by Trisha Telep 08/16
58.Immortal: Love Stories with Bite edited by PC Cast 08/20
59.Razor Girl by Marianne Mancusi 08/24
60.Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris 08/31
61.Spellbound by Dominic Alexander 09/09
62.I Feel Better with a Frog in My Throat: History's Strangest Cures by Carlyn Beccia 09/09
63.I See Colors, Vol. 1 by Rozanne Williams 09/07
64.Twitter Power: How to Dominate Your Market One Tweet at a Time by Joel Comm 09/12
65.One Minute Sales Person, The: The Quickest Way to Sell People on Yourself, Your Services, Products, or Ideas--at Work and in Life by Spencer Johnson 09/27

RRRC Romance 101 Reading Challenge
Duration: 6 months
Start Date: Jan 10 2011
End Date: Jun 10 2011
Goal: Read one book for each romance sub-genre listed.
Total: 12 books

1. Contemporary Romance: Alaska Heart by Christine DePetrillo 06/10
2. Historical Romance: A Tale of Two Vikings by Sandra Hill 03/28
3. Romantic Suspense or Suspenseful Romance: The Admiral's Bride by Suzanne Brockmann 05/09
4. Paranormal Romance: Dressed To Slay by Harper Allen 05/03
5. Science-Fiction or Futuristic Romance: Star Crash by Elysa Hendricks 05/01
6. Fantasy Romance: Star of the Morning by Lynn Kurland 03/03
7. Time-travel Romance: Dreams Of Stardust by Lynn Kurland 05/24
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance: The Captain's Lady by Louise M. Goudge 05/01
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance: First Love, Wild Love by Madeline Baker 05/19
10. Erotic Romance: Ghost of a Chance by Felicia Forella 01/17
11. Serial or Category Romance: Zombie Moon by Lori Devoti (Harlequin Nocturne) 01/23
12. Classic or Mainstream Fiction that includes a love story as a major part of its storyline: The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffeneggar 04/27

RRRC 2011 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
Duration: 1 Year
Start date: Jan 1 2011
End date: Dec 31 2011
Too Big To Ignore Anymore

1.Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens-928 pages
2.The Outlandish Companion by Diana Gabaldon-608 pages 11/19/11
3.The Drawing of the Three by Stephen King-463 pages 12/14/11
4.The Waste Lands by Stephen King-509 pages
5.Anybody Out There? by Marian Keyes-464 pages 06/14
6.The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffeneggar-546 pages 04/27
7.When I Fall in Love by Lynn Kurland-464 pages 07/15
8.It's a Boy!: Your Son's Development from Birth to Age 18 by Michael Thompson-480 pages
9.The Queen of the Damned by Anne Rice-491 pages 12/03
10.Zodiac Athena's Sunsigns by Athena Starwoman-480 pages 01/25

RRRC Serial Killer Reader Challenge
Duration: 1 Year
Start date: Jan 28 2011
End date: Jan 27 2012

1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):

The Otherworld series by Kelley Armstrong
Men of the Otherworld 08/01/11
Frostbitten 08/04/11
Waking the Witch 08/12/11
Tales of the Otherworld 01/13/12
Demonology 01/16/12




De Piaget series by Lynn Kurland
Dreams Of Stardust 05/25/11
When I Fall in Love 07/15/11
Tapestry 01/23/12
One Enchanted Evening 01/21/12



Viking I series by Sandra Hill
A Tale of Two Vikings 03/28/11
Viking in Love 04/26/11
The Viking Takes a Knight 01/05/12


Sookie Stackhouse series by Charlaine Harris
Dead and Gone 06/27/11
Dead in the Family 08/31/11


The Darkest Powers by Kelley Armstrong
The Reckoning 01/30/11


2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):

chick-lit: Mini Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella 01/08/12
romance: The Admiral's Bride by Suzanne Brockmann 05/09/11
mystery: Smokin' Seventeen: A Stephanie Plum Novel by Janet Evanovich 01/14/12
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi: Star of the Morning by Lynn Kurland 03/03/11
young adult: Blue Moon by Alyson Noel 07/19/11



3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):

Fury by Anya Bast 01/17/12


4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book)
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secretsby J.K.Rowling 01/16/12


5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Marked by PC Cast 01/18/12


6) The Book Strangler (1+ books):

The Gathering by Kelley Armstrong 01/27/12


7) 3rd Degree (3 books):

Darkheart & Crosse Trilogy by Harper Allen
Dressed To Slay 05/03/11
Vampaholic 01/24/12
Dead Is The New Black 01/25/12


BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):

Flirt by Laurell K. Hamilton 07/10/11

RRRC's 2nd Reading Tournament:
The Name Game Edition
#116
Duration: May 1, 2011 - 31 October, 2011

Name Challenge Database

Progress:

Girl's Names: 40/100
Boy's Names: 46/100
Total: 86/200

Girls' Names
Aaliyah, Abby, Abigail, Addison, Adriana, Alana (Alanna) , Alexa , Alexandra,, Alexis, Allison, Alyssa, Amelia , Anna , Annabelle , Arianna, Ashlyn, Aubrey, Audrey, Ava , Avery, Bailey, Bella, Brianna , Brooke , Brooklyn, Cadence, Camryn, Carly, Caroline, Charlotte , Chloe, Claire , Elizabeth , Ella, Ellie, Emily, Emma , Eva, Evelyn, Gabriella, Gianna, Grace , Gracie, Hailey , Hannah, Harper, Isabella , Isabelle(Ysabelle) , Jada, Jasmine, Jordyn, Julia, Juliana, Kaitlyn, Katherine , Kayla , Kaylee, Keira, Kendall, Kennedy , Kylie(Kiley) , Lauren, Layla , Leah , Lillian, Lily , Lucy , Lyla(Lila) , Mackenzie, Madelyn, Madison , Makayla, Makenna, Maria , Maya, Megan , Mia, Molly , Morgan, Natalie , Nevaeh, Nora , Olivia, Paige , Peyton, Reagan, Riley , Sadie, Samantha, Sarah(Sara) , Savannah , Scarlett(Scarlet) , Sophia, Sophie, Stella, Sydney, Taylor, Victoria , Violet , Zoe

Boys' Names
Aaron , Adam , Adrian, Aiden , Alex , Alexander, Andrew, Anthony , Austin, Benjamin, Blake, Brady, Brandon , Brayden, Brody, Bryce, Caden, Caleb , Cameron, Carson, Carter, Charlie , Chase , Christian, Christopher, Cole, Colin, Colton, Connor , Cooper , Daniel , David , Devin, Dominic , Dylan, Eli , Elijah, Ethan , Evan , Gabriel , Gavin, Grayson, Hayden, Henry , Hudson, Hunter , Ian , Isaac, Isaiah, Jack , Jackson , Jacob , Jake , James , Jason , Jayden, Jeremiah, John , Jonathan, Jordan, Joseph , Joshua , Josiah, Julian(Julien) , Justin, Landon, Levi, Liam, Logan , Lucas, Luke , Mason , Matthew, Max, Micah , Michael , Miles , Nathan , Nathaniel, Nicholas , Noah , Nolan, Oliver, Owen, Parker, Riley, Robert , Ryan, Ryder, Sam , Samuel , Sean , Sebastian , Thomas, Tristan, Tyler, William, Wyatt, Xavier, Zachary


05/01 Star Crash by Elysa Hendricks - Alex
05/01 The Captain's Lady by Louise M. Goudge - Grace, Aaron, James, Robert
05/03 Dressed To Slay by Harper Allen - Katherine, Megan
05/09 The Admiral's Bride by Suzanne Brockmann - Zoe, Jake
05/19 First Love, Wild Love by Madeline Baker - Brianna, Adam, Henry
05/24 Dreams Of Stardust by Lynn Kurland - Jackson, Miles
05/26 Wicked Appetite by Janet Evanovich - Elizabeth
06/10 Alaska Heart by Christine DePetrillio - Alana (Alanna)
06/14 Anybody Out There? by Marian Keyes - Anna, Claire, Aiden, Luke
06/23 Mr. Knightley's Diary by Amanda Grange - Bella (daughter), Emma, Isabella (mother), John
06/27 Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris - Amelia, Sarah (Sara), Jason, Sam
06/30 My Zombie Valentine by Katie Macalister, Angie Fox, Marianne Mancusi, and Lisa Cach - Isabelle(Ysabelle), Scarlett(Scarlet), Mason, Sebastian
07/02 Just One Sip by Katie Macalister, Jennifer Ashley, Minda Webber - Lucy
07/03 Love Is Hell by Melissa Marr, Scott Westerfeld, Justine Larbalestier, Gabrielle Zevin, Laurie Faria Stolarz - Maria, Paige, Charlie
07/05 Vacations from Hell by Libba Bray, Cassandra Clare, Claudia Gray, Maureen Johnson, Sarah Mlynowski - Charlotte, Hailey, Violet, Evan
07/08 Prom Nights from Hell by Stephanie Meyer, Kim Harrison, Meg Cabot, Lauren Myracle, Michelle Jaffe - Lyla(Lila), Caleb, Cooper, Logan
07/09 Night's Edge by Maggie Shayne, Barbara Hambly, Charlaine Harris - Kylie(Kiley), Layla, Jack, Sean
07/10 Flirt by Laurell K. Hamilton - Natalie, Brandon, Jacob, Micah
07/15 When I Fall in Love by Lynn Kurland - Victoria, Conner, Nicholas
07/19 Blue Moon by Alyson Noel - Ava, Riley(g)
07/21 Heartthrob by Suzanne Brockmann - David
07/24 It Happened One Night by Stephanie Laurens, Mary Balogh, Jacquie D'Alessandro, Candice Hern - Nora, Ethan, Samuel
07/28 Once Dead, Twice Shy by Kim Harrison - Madison, Joshua
08/01 Men of the Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong - Daniel, Dominic
08/04 Frostbitten by Kelley Armstrong - Eli, Joseph, Noah
08/12 Waking the Witch by Kelley Armstrong - Kayla, Leah, Savannah, Michael
08/16 The Mammoth Book of Special Ops Romance edited by Trisha Telep (530pgs) - Alexa, Brooke, Lily, Gabriel, Zachary
08/20 Immortal: Love Stories with Bite edited by PC Cast - Anthony, Julian(Julien), Nathan
08/24 Razor Girl by Marianne Mancusi - Molly, Chase, Ian
08/31 Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris - Annabelle,Kennedy, Hunter

The RRRC Cocktails Challenge
Level: Schwasted - 25 books
Duration: 11 months and 16 days
Start date: 15 July 2011
End date: 30 June 2012

A book selected by location:
Wine of choice: a book that is set on a vineyard or in a recognised wine region (eg Napa Valley, Champagne France, Mosel Germany etc). Please note the wine region on your selection. (Vineyard by Barbara Delinksy??)
✓Mojito: Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovich 01/14/12
✓Tennessee Cowboy: Heartthrob by Suzanne Brockmann 07/21
✓Tequila Sunrise: Tall, Dark and Daring by Suzanne Brockmann 02/29/12
✓Rob Roy: Twelve Nights (Blaze Historicals #5) by Hope Tarr 12/21
✓Manhattan: A Knight's Vow by Lynn Kurland 01/24/12
Long Island Ice Tea: a book set in (on?) Long Island, or a ‘long’ book (over 450 pages)
✓Bay Breeze: The Queen of the Damned by Anne Rice 12/03
✓Rusty Nail: Men of the Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong 08/01
Rum Runner: a book that takes place in the Caribbean, deals with smuggling or import-export or has a H/h that is a fitness fanatic.(Freedom's Price by Suz Brockmann??)
Jägerbomb: a book that takes place in Germany, has something to do with a bomb (threat, war etc), or has an explosion (eg starburst) or bomb on the cover or has a character described as or like a 'bombshell' (Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost??)
✓White Russian: Never After by Laurell K. Hamilton, Yasmine Galenorn, Marjorie M. Liu, Sharon Shinn 04/17/12
✓Mint Julep: The Last Mermaid by Shana Abe 06/12/12


A book by theme:
✓Bloody Mary: Frostbitten by Kelley Armstrong 08/04
✓Virgin Bloody Mary: Once Dead, Twice Shy by Kim Harrison 07/28
✓Cosmo: Mini Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella 01/08/12
✓Martini: The Mammoth Book of Special Ops Romance edited by Trisha Telep 08/16
✓Sex on the Beach: Fury by Anya Bast 01/17/12
✓Salty Dog: The Pirate Next Door by Jennifer Ashley 11/16
✓7&7: The Drawing of the Three by Stephen King 12/14
✓Lemon Drop: Waking the Witch by Kelley Armstrong 08/12
✓Snakebite: Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris 08/31
✓Kamikaze: Vampaholic by Harper Allen 01/24/12
✓Zombie: Razor Girl by Marianne Mancusi 08/24
✓Flaming Lamborghini: Demonology by Kelley Armstrong 01/16/12

A LIFETIME OF BOOKS CHALLENGE:
Read a book published for every year in your life.
Duration: November 20,2011 - May 20, 2013

70s
1978 Grandpa's Ghost Stories by James Flora 01/18/13
1979 Snow White And Rose Red by Jacob Grimm 04/08/13


80s
1980
1981 Stone Soup by Diane Paterson 04/07/13
1982 We Can't Sleep by James Stevenson 04/15/13
1983
1984 Henry and the Dragon by Eileen Christelow 04/16/13
1985 Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping by Peggy Parish 04/17/13
1986 Rumpelstiltskin by Paul O. Zelinsky 04/10/13
1987 The Drawing of the Three by Stephen King 12/14/11
1988 Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham 05/07/13
1989 The Queen of the Damned by Anne Rice 12/03/11

90s
1990
1991
1992 Velvet Is the Night by Elizabeth Thornton 05/06/13
1993 If You Can Talk, You Can Write by Joel Saltzman 04/22/13
1994
1995 The School Nurse from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thayer 03/14/13
1996 Only A Whisper by Gayle Wilson 01/13/13
1997 Heart of the Night by Gayle Wilson 01/29/13
1998 Silent Night by J.D. Robb, Susan Plunkett, Dee Holmes, Claire Cross 12/29/11
1999Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K.Rowling 01/16/12


00s
2000 Mistletoe & Magic by Lisa Cach, Stobie Piel, Lynsay Sands, and Amy Elizabeth Saunders
2001 A Knight's Vow by Lynn Kurland, Patricia Potter, Deborah Simmons, Glynnis Campbell 01/24/12
2002 Tapestry by Lynn Kurland, Madeline Hunter, Karen Marie Moning and Sherrilyn Kenyon 01/23/12
2003 Shades of Winter by Linda Fallon 02/02/12
2004 The Last Mermaid by Shana Abe 06/12/12
2005 Ghost in Her Heart by Autumn Dawn 04/07/13
2006 Vampaholic by Harper Allen 01/24/12
2007 Undead and Uneasy by MaryJanice Davidson 12/31/11
2008 Fallen by Claire Delacroix 03/31/12
2009 Twelve Nights (Blaze Historicals #5) by Hope Tarr 12/21


10s
2010 The Viking Takes a Knight by Sandra Hill 01/05/12
2011 Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovich 01/14/12
2012 Bleeding Hearts: Book One of the Demimonde by Ash Krafton 02/26/12
2013 Blood Rush by Ash Krafton 04/30/13

NBRC Antonym Challenge

Rules: In this challenge you need to match a book to a book using antonyms in the title.
Duration: Dec 2, 2011 - Dec 2, 2012
Level: Hard = 22 – 30 books

Opposite Word

Pair 1 Queen/King
1.The Queen of the Damned by Anne Rice 12/03/11
2.
3.The Kings and Queens of England by Ian Crofton 12/31


Pair 2 Night/Day
4. Twelve Nights (Blaze Historicals #5) by Hope Tarr 12/21/11
5.


Pair 3
6.
7.

NBRC Singing in the Snow: December Challenge
Duration: December 1-31
Level: Easy
Completed 4/4: Finished!

(1) Carol:Here Comes Santa Claus
Book Read: Mistletoe & Magic by Lisa Cach, Stobie Piel, Lynsay Sands and Amy Elizabeth Saunders 12/19/11
Why: The short story Here Comes Santa Claus by Stobie Piel included here has the same title.


(2) Carol: 12 Days of Christmas
Book Read: Twelve Nights (Blaze Historicals #5) by Hope Tarr 12/21/11
Why: Twelve Days/Nights, pretty close.


(3) Carol: Silent Night
Book Read: Silent Night by J.D. Robb, Susan Plunkett, Dee Holmes, and Claire Cross 12/29/11
Why: The titles are the same


(4) Carol: Good King Wenceslas
Book Read: The Drawing of the Three by Stephen King 12/14/11
Why: "Good King Wenceslas" is a popular Christmas carol about a king who goes out to give alms to a poor peasant on the Feast of Stephen (the second day of Christmas, December 26)....author's name Stephen King. :)

Urban Fantasy Book Reading Challenge #8
Duration: January 1-March 31

* 1 Urban Fantasy Title: Tales of the Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong 01/13/12
* 1 Urban Fantasy Title: The Gathering by Kelley Armstrong 01/27/12
* 1 Other Fantasy OR Paranormal Romance Title (not strictly UF): One Enchanted Evening by Lynn Kurland 01/21/12
* 1 Other book by an author you've never read before (expanding your horizons!) - any genre: Marked by PC Cast 01/18/12

ANY GENRE:
* Optional Add'l Book: Post-Apocalyptic OR Dystopian theme: Fallen by Claire Delaxcroix 03/31/12
* Optional Add'l Book: Cover Hunt: Book with red as the primary cover color: The Love Match by Deborah Simmons, Deborah Hale, and Nicola Cornick 03/23/12
* Optional Add'l Book: A Dusty Book on Your TBR-Shelf: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K.Rowling 01/16/12

RRRC 2012 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
Duration: 1 Year
Start date: Jan 1 2012
End date: Dec 31 2012
Mor-book-ly Obese

FINISHED!

1. Mini Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella 01/08/12 448 pages
2. Bath Tangle by Georgette Heyer 02/17/12 409 pages
3. Tall, Dark and Daring by Suzanne Brockmann 02/29/12 511 pages
4. The Last Mermaid by Shana Abe 6/12/12 592 pages
5. The Success Principles(TM): How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be by Jack Canfield 08/06/12 512 pages
6. Fires Of Winter by Roberta Gellis 09/30/12 488 pages
7. The Quiet Gentleman by Georgette Heyer 11/12/12 426 pages
8. From This Moment On by Lynn Kurland 11/18/12 432 pages

2012 A-Z Book Challenge

Read 26 books which titles begin with the letters of the alphabet. You may ignore articles like A, An and The at the beginning of the title. For the letter "X", any book title with the letter X in it is acceptable.

Duration: 1 Year
Start Date: January 1, 2012
End Date: December 31, 2012

FINISHED!!

A-Angelic by Kelley Armstrong 11/13/12
B-Bath Tangle by Georgette Heyer 02/17/12
C-The Case of the Half-Demon Spy by Kelley Armstrong 03/01/12
D-Demonology by Kelley Armstrong 01/16/12
E-Early to Death, Early to Rise by Kim Harrison 09/15/12
F-Fury by Anya Bast 01/17/12
G-The Gathering by Kelley Armstrong 01/27/12
H-Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K.Rowling 01/16/12
I-I Love the Earl by Caroline Linden 07/28/12
J-Just One Sip by Katie Macalister, Jennifer Ashley, Minda Webber (reread) 09/16/12
K-A Knight's Vow by Lynn Kurland, Patricia Potter, Deborah Simmons, Glynnis Campbell 01/24/12
L-The Love Match by Deborah Simmons, Deborah Hale, Nicola Cornick 03/23/12
M-Mini Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella 01/08/12
N-Night Watch by Suzanne Brockmann 03/16/12
O-One Enchanted Evening by Lynn Kurland 01/21/12
P-The Problem with Black Magic by Karen Mead 08/2/12
Q-The Quiet Gentleman by Georgette Heyer 11/12/12
R-Recruit by Kelley Armstrong 09/16/12
S-Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovich 01/14/12
T-Tales of the Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong 01/13/12
U-Uppity Women of the New World by Vicki Leon 12/10/12
V-The Viking Takes a Knight by Sandra Hill 01/05/12
W-Weddings From Hell by Maggie Shayne, Jeaniene Frost, Terri Garey, Kathryn Smith 04/22
X-Fate Fixed by Bonnie Erina Wheeler 02/20/12
Y-You Got To Be Kidding by Joe Wenke 09/06/12
Z-Zen and the Art of Vampires by Katie Macalister (reread) 09/01/12

A to Z: Super Series Challenge
Duration: 1 Year
Start Date: January 1st 2012
End Date: December 31st 2012
Level: Citizen

Read 1 book for each letter of the alphabet from a series beginning with that letter, title or author's first/last name. You may read any number from the series. If you are in the middle of the series, read the next book. If you haven't started one yet, read the first. If a new book is coming out this year, read it.

A-
B-Black London series: Huntress by Caitlin Kittredge 04/27/12
C-Creatures of Fire: Black Sacrament by J.B. Brooklin 09/08/12
D-De Piaget series: One Enchanted Evening by Lynn Kurland 01/21/12
E-Erris Coven series: Fate Fixed by Bonnie Erina Wheeler 02/20/12
F-Familiar series: The Problem with Black Magic by Karen Mead 08/27/12
G-
H-Harry Potter series: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K.Rowling 01/16/12
I-
J-
K-Kitty Norville series: Hotter Than Hell by Carrie Vaughn 07/18/12
L-Lady's Tutor series: The Lady's Tutor by Robin Schone 10/03/12
M-Macleod series: A Knight's Vow by Lynn Kurland 01/24/12
N-Night Huntress series: Four Dukes and a Devil by Jeaniene Frost 04/27/12
O-Otherworld series: Tales of the Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong 01/13/12
P-Prometheus Project series: Fallen by Claire Delacroix 03/31/12
Q-
R-
S-Shopaholic series: Mini Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella 01/08/12
T-Tall, Dark & Dangerous series: Tall, Dark and Daring by Suzanne Brockmann 02/29/12
U-
V-Viking Series: The Viking Takes a Knight by Sandra Hill 01/05/12
W-Were-hunter Series: Tapestry by Sherrilyn Kenyon 01/23/12
X-Nicki Styx Series: Weddings From Hell by Terri Garey 04/22
Y-
Z-

2012 End-of-Series Countdown Challenge

The goal is to choose 12 series (minimum of 2 books left unread in order to complete it) and finish it before 'doomsday' arrives.

Countdown begins January 12, 2012.
Challenge closes December 21, 2012.

1. Shades by Linda Fallon
Book 2:Shades of Winter 02/02/12
Book 3:Shades of Scarlet


2. Darkheart & Crosse Series by Harper Allen
Book 2:Vampaholic 01/24/12
Book 3:Dead Is The New Black 01/25/12


3. Darkness Rising Series by Kelley Armstrong
Book 1:The Gathering 01/27/12
Book 2:The Calling 12/06/12


4. Otherkin Series by Anya Bast
Book 1:Fury 01/17/12
Book 2:Tranquility 03/01/12


5. De Piaget Series by Lynn Kurland
Book 6:One Enchanted Evening 01/21/12
Book 9:From This Moment On 11/18/12
Book 10:Tapestry 01/23/12
Book 12:Till There Was You 12/01/12
Book 14:One Magic Moment


6. Macleod Series by Lynn Kurland
Book 4 A Knight's Vow 01/24/12
Book 5 Opposites Attract
Book 7 My Heart Stood Still
Book 9 Much Ado In the Moonlight
Book 11 With Every Breath



7. Otherworld Series by Kelley Armstrong
Book 0.45 Demonology 01/16/12
Book 0.7 Becoming 11/13/12
Book 0.75 The Case of the Half-Demon Spy 03/01/12
Book 0.9 Truth and Consequences 03/02/12
Book 0.95 Territorial 11/14/12
Book 1.2 Escape 08/01/12
Book 5.1 Adventurer 02/01/12
Book 5.3 Bargain 02/01/12
Book 7.1 Framed 11/14/12
Book 8.1 Blood Lite
Book 9.3 Angelic 11/13/12
Book 9.5 Checkmate 11/13/12
Book 9.6 Recruit 09/16/12
Book 10.1 Blood Lite II: Overbite
Book 12 Spell Bound
Book 13 Thirteen



8. Tall, Dark and Dangerous Series by Suzanne Brockmann
Books 7 & 8 Tall, Dark and Daring The Admiral's Bride & Identity: Unknown 02/29/12
Book 9 Get Lucky 03/04/12
Book 10 Taylor's Temptation 03/11/12
Book 11 Night Watch 03/15/12


9.Madison Avery series by Kim Harrison
Book 2:Early to Death, Early to Rise 09/15/12
Book 3:Something Deadly This Way Comes


10.Jewels of Kinfairlie by Claire Delacroix
Book 2:The Rose Red Bride
Book 3:The Snow White Bride

2012 A-Z Character Challenge (Female)

Read 26 books with female characters' names that start with the letters of the alphabet.

Entries can either be first name or last name of a major female character in the book.

Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

FINISHED!
A-Ava Huntress by Caitlin Kittredge 04/27/12
B-Becca Keyes Tall, Dark and Daring (Identity: Unknonwn) by Suzanne Brockmann 02/29/12
C-Colleen Skelly Taylor's Temptation 03/11/12
D-Dorothy Gale (Molly/Stormy) The Twisted Tale of Stormy Gale by Christine Bell 02/27/12
E-Eve Abernathy Shades of Winter by Linda Fallon 02/02/12
F-Fanny Carlow, Lady Spenborough Bath Tangle by Georgette Heyer 01/17/12
G-Sophie Galen Bleeding Hearts by Ash Krafton 02/26/12
H-Hermione Granger Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K.Rowling 01/16/12
I-Ingrith Sigrundottir The Viking Takes a Knight by Sandra Hill 01/05/12
J-Julianna Nelson A Knight's Vow by Lynn Kurland 01/24/12
K-Katherine Crosse Vampaholic by Harper Allen 01/24/12
L-Lianna of Grasleigh Tapestry by Lynn Kurland 01/23/12
M-Maya Delaney The Gathering by Kelley Armstrong 01/27/12
N-Nicole Armstrong Fury by Anya Bast 01/17/12
O-Olivia Never After by Sharon Shinn 04/17/12
P-Paige Winterbourne Tales of the Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong 01/13/12
Q-Mia Quentin Wild and Willing by Joanne Rock 09/16/12
R-Rebecca Brandon (nee Bloomwood) Mini Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella 01/08/12
S-Stephanie Plum Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovich 01/14/12
T-Talia Lyndsay Demonology by Kelley Armstrong 01/16/12
U-Melusine of Ulle Fires Of Winter by Roberta Gellis
V-Victoria Givens Four Dukes and a Devil by Sophia Nash 04/27/12
W-Violet Wynston-Jones Weddings From Hell by Kathryn Smith 04/22
X-Candice Cox Mysteria by PC Cast 05/02/12
Y-Ysabella Just One Sip by Katie Macalister (reread) 09/16/12
Z-Zoey Redbird Marked by PC Cast 01/18/12

2012 A-Z Character Challenge (Male)

Read 26 books with male characters' name that start with the letters of the alphabet.

Entries can either be first name or last name of a major male character in the book.

Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
FINISHED!

A-Adam Montgomery Fallen 03/31/12
B-Bobby Taylor Taylor's Temptation 03/11/12
C-Clayton Danvers Tales of the Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong 01/13/12
D-Daniel Bianchi The Gathering by Kelley Armstrong 01/27/12
E-Erik Night Marked by PC Cast 01/18/12
F-Falon Ryis Mysteriaby Gena Showalter 05/02/12
G-Guy Wakefield Regency Christmas Proposals by Gayle Wilson 12/10/12
H-Harry Potter Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K.Rowling 01/16/12
I-Ivo Rotherham Bath Tangle by Georgette Heyer 01/17/12
J-John of Hawk's Lair: The Viking Takes a Knight by Sandra Hill 01/05/12
K-Kendrick de Piaget: Tapestry by Lynn Kurland 01/23/12
L-Luke Brandon: Mini Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella 01/08/12
M-Merrick Nathy Fury by Anya Bast 01/17/12
N-Eric Northman Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris 10/11/12
O-Lucky O'Donlon Get Lucky by Suzanne Brockmann 03/04/12
P-Pagan Penhurst The Love Match by Deborah Simmons 03/23/12
Q-Quigley O'Hara Shades of Winter by Linda Fallon 02/02/12
R-Ranger Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovich 01/14/12
S-Sam Gregory Four Dukes and a Devil Elaine Fox 04/27/12
T-Torin Fate Fixed by Bonnie Erina Wheeler 02/20/12
U-Lucius Ulverston The Quiet Gentleman by Georgette Heyer 11/12/12
V-Vincent Everett, Baron of Windsmoor Home for the Holidays by Johanna Lindsey 12/08/12
W-William de Piaget A Knight's Vow by Lynn Kurland 01/24/12
X-Xavier Reese Bargain by Kelley Armstrong 02/01/12
Y-Yancy Medford Harlequin Historical Christmas Stories,1991 by Deloras Scott 12/31/12
Z-Zachary Smith Till There Was You (MacLeod, #12) 12/01/12

Paranormal Addicts and Newbies
2012 New to You Series
Level: Dedicated
Message 26
Duration: A year
Start: 1st January 2012
End: 31st December 2012

FINISHED!!

1. Highlander series: Tapestry by Karen Marie Moning 01/23/12
2. Darkness Rising series: The Gathering by Kelley Armstrong 01/27/12
3. Demimonde series: Bleeding Hearts by Ash Krafton 02/26/12
4. The Prometheus Project series: Fallen by Claire Delacroix 03/31/12
5. Night Huntress series: Weddings From Hell by Jeaniene Frost 04/22/12
6. Doomsday Brethren: Haunted by Your Touch by Shayla Black 04/23/12
7. Black London series: Huntress by Caitlin Kittredge 04/27/12
8.Mysteria by MaryJanice Davidson 04/30/12
9.Creatures of Fire: Black Sacrament by J.B. Brooklin 09/08/12
10.Dresden Files: My Big Fat Supernatural Honeymoon by Jim Butcher 09/17/12

Paranormal Addicts and Newbies
New to You Authors
Level Dedicated
Message 21
Duration: A year
Start: 1st January 2012
End: 31st December 2012

FINISHED!

1.Fury by Anya Bast 01/17/12
2.Marked by PC Cast 01/18/12
3.A Knight's Vow by Glynnis Campbell 01/24/12
4.Fate Fixed by Bonnie Erina Wheeler 02/20/12
5.Bleeding Hearts: Book One of the Demimonde by Ash Krafton 02/26/12
6.The Twisted Tale of Stormy Gale by Christine Bell 02/27/12
7.The Love Match by Nicola Cornick 03/23/12
8.Weddings From Hell by Kathryn Smith 04/22/12
9.Haunted by Your Touch by Sharie Kohler 04/23
10.The Problem with Black Magic by Karen Mead 08/27/12

Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group 2012 Mega-Challenge
Duration: A year
Start Date: January 1, 2012
End Date: December 31, 2012


Option E: Dangerous Hero Scavenger Hunt
Read at least fifteen but no more than twenty different books with different dangerous heroes. Refer to the list below for ideas. If you come with another type, just list what kind you think he is and make sure he doesn’t fall into any of these categories.

1.Assassin (Contract Killer):
2.Modern Soldier (includes Mercenary): Mitch Shaw Tall, Dark and Daring by Suzanne Brockmann 02/29/12
3.Seducer/Heartbreaker/Womanizer: Luke 'Lucky' O'Donlon Get Lucky 03/11/12
4.Stalkerific Hero: Clayton Danvers Tales of the Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong 01/13/12
5.Tortured Hero: Aedan MacKinnon Tapestry by Karen Marie Moning 01/23/12
6.Criminal (Thief/Gangster/Illegal Enterprises):
7.Law Enforcement: Ranger (Bounty Hunter) Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovich 01/14/12
8.Gunslinger/Outlaw/Pirate:
9.Historical Warrior (Highlander/Knight/Native Warrior/Viking/Warlord/Soldier): Sir Ryance Alexander aka The Black Gryphon A Knight's Vow by Glynnis Campbell 01/24/12
10.Spy:
11.White Collar Raider (Business/Legal): Seth Chandler Wild and Willing 09/16/12
12.Blue Collar (Rough around the edges):
13.Fireman/Dangerous Job-holder:
14.Paranormally Lethal/Immortal Warriors(Vampire, Demon, Werewolf, Gods, Shifter, Dark Fae): Eric Northman Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris 10/11/12
15.Cowboy/Rancher/Rodeo:
16.Bodyguards/Protectors: Colin of Berkhamshire From This Moment On 11/18/12
17.Sportsmen/Athletes/Bikers:
18.Rakehell/Rake: Vincent Everett, Baron of Windsmoor Home for the Holidays by Johanna Lindsey 12/08/12
19.Emperors/Kings/Dukes/Other Powerful and Titled Heroes: Pagan Penhurst, the Notorious Duke The Love Match by Deborah Simmons 03/23/12

SOS: 2012 Striving for Check/Book Balance Challenge
Message 110
Total books read: 76

Purchased & Read: 30


Owned & Read: 35


Borrowed & Read: 11


Scale Status: 30/35\11

SOS: Mt. TBR Redux
Message 55

Duration: 1/1/12 - 12/31/12
Rules: Read 5-25 books from Mt. TBR; oldest books first.
**After reading 2 of your oldest TBR adds**, you can move on to more recently added books.

Mt. Everest: 8,848 metres
Read 25 books
**1.Tapestry by Lynn Kurland, Madeline Hunter, Karen Marie Moning, Sherrilyn Kenyon 01/23/12
**2.A Knight's Vow by Lynn Kurland, Patricia Potter, Deborah Simmons, Glynnis Campbell 01/24/12
3.The Gathering by Kelley Armstrong 01/27/12
4.Vampaholic by Harper Allen 01/24/12
5.Dead Is The New Black by Harper Allen 01/25/12
6.Shades of Winter by Linda Fallon 02/02/12
7.Shades of Scarlet by Linda Fallon
8.Tranquility by Anya Bast 03/01/12
9.The Star King by Susan Grant 10/15/12
10.The Star Prince by Susan Grant
11.The Star Princess by Susan Grant
12.Tall, Dark and Daring: The Admiral's Bride\Identity: Unknown by Suzanne Brockmann 02/29/12
13.Get Lucky (Tall, Dark & Dangerous #9) by Suzanne Brockmann 03/04/12
14.The Rose Red Bride by Claire Delacroix
15.The Snow White Bride by Claire Delacroix
16.Where's My Hero? by Julia Quinn, etc.
17.My Heart Stood Still by Lynn Kurland
18.Much Ado In the Moonlight by Lynn Kurland
19.With Every Breath by Lynn Kurland
20.From This Moment On by Lynn Kurland 11/18/12
21.Till There Was You by Lynn Kurland 12/01/12
22.One Magic Moment by Lynn Kurland
23.Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison
24.Pale Demon by Kim Harrison
25.Bullet by Laurell K. Hamilton

Tricia's 2012 Novella List
Message 5

1.Tales of the Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong 8 novellas: 387 pgs total 01/13/12
2.Demonology by Kelley Armstrong 20 pgs 01/16/12
3.Fury by Anya Bast 38 pgs 01/17/12
4.Tapestry by Lynn Kurland, Madeline Hunter, Karen Marie Moning, and Sherrilyn Kenyon 4 novellas: 358 pgs total 01/23/12
5.A Knight's Vow by Lynn Kurland, Patricia Potter, Deborah Simmons, Glynnis Campbell 4 novellas: 342 pgs total 01/24/12
6.Adventurer by Kelley Armstrong 6 pages 02/01/12
7.Bargain by Kelley Armstrong 10 pages 02/01/12
8.The Twisted Tale of Stormy Gale by Christine Bell 83 pages 02/27/12
9.Tranquility by Anya Bast 28 pages 03/01/12
10.The Case of the Half-Demon Spy by Kelley Armstrong 16 pages 03/01/12
11.Truth and Consequences by Kelley Armstrong 7 pages 03/02/12
12.The Love Match by Deborah Simmons, Deborah Hale, Nicola Cornick 3 novellas: 299 pages total 03/23/12
13.Never After by Laurell K. Hamilton, Yasmine Galenorn, Marjorie M. Liu, Sharon Shinn 4 novellas: 393 pages total 04/17/12
14.Weddings From Hell by Maggie Shayne, Jeaniene Frost, Terri Garey, Kathryn Smith 4 novellas: 373 pages total 04/22/12
15.Haunted by Your Touch by Jeaniene Frost, Shayla Black, Sharie Kohler 3 novellas: 389 pages total 04/23/12
16.Four Dukes and a Devil by Cathy Maxwell, Elaine Fox, Jeaniene Frost, Sophia Nash, Tracy Anne Warren 5 novellas: 400 pages total 04/27/12
17.Huntress by Christine Warren, Marjorie M. Liu, Caitlin Kittredge, Jenna Maclaine 4 novellas: 342 pages total 04/30/12
18.Mysteria by MaryJanice Davidson, Susan Grant, P.C. Cast, Gena Showalter 4 novellas: 340 pages total 05/02/12
19.Hotter Than Hell edited by Kim Harrison 07/18/12
20.I Love the Earl by Caroline Linden 125 pages 07/28/12
21.Escape by Kelley Armstrong 12 pages 08/02/12
22.My Big Fat Supernatural Honeymoon edited by P.N. Elrod 9 novellas: 358 pages total 09/07/12
23.Black Sacrament by J.B. Brooklin 37 pages 09/08/12
24.Angelic by Kelley Armstrong 104 pages 11/13/12
25.Checkmate by Kelley Armstrong 8 pages 11/13/12
26.Territorial by Kelley Armstrong 16 pages 11/14/12
27.Framed by Kelley Armstrong 43 pages 11/14/12
28.Darkest Powers Bonus Pack 1 by Kelley Armstrong 3 novellas: 174 pages 12/04/12

NBRC Decades 11-11-11 to 12-12-12
Start date: 11-11-11
End Date: 12-12-12
Message #229

2003
1.Shades of Winter by Linda Fallon 02/02/12
2.Night Watch by Suzanne Brockmann 03/15/12
3.Monster Trucks by Mark Todd 01/15/12



2004
1.Gothic!: Ten Original Dark Tales edited by Deborah Noyes 08/10/12
2.The Success Principles(TM): How to Get from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be 08/06/12
3.No Plot? No Problem!: A Low-Stress, High-Velocity Guide to Writing a Novel in 30 Days by Chris Baty 04/26/12
4.The Last Mermaid by Shana Abe 06/12/12


2005
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2006
1.Mistletoe & Magic 12/19/11
2.Vampaholic by Harper Allen 01/23/12
3.Mysteria by MaryJanice Davidson, Susan Grant, P.C. Cast, Gena Showalter 05/02/12
4.Chapter After Chapter: Discover the Dedication & Focus You Need to Write the Book of Your Dreams by Heather Sellers
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2007
1.Undead and Uneasy by MaryJanice Davidson 12/31/11
2.Mini Shopaholic: A Novel by Sophie Kinsella 01/08/12
3.Marked by PC Cast and Kristen Cast 01/18/12
4.Dead Is the New Black: Darkheart & Crosse by Harper Allen 01/24/12
5.Hooked: Write Fiction That Grabs Readers at Page One & Never Lets Them Go by Les Edgerton 08/12/12
6.My Big Fat Supernatural Honeymoon edited by P.N. Elrod 09/07/12
7.Witch's Halloween: A Complete Guide to the Magick, Incantations, Recipes, Spells, and Lore by Gerina Dunwich 10/29/12



2008
1.Fury by Anya Bast 01/17/12
2.Tranquility by Anya Bast 03/01/12
3.Fallen by Claire Delacroix 03/31/12
4.Weddings From Hell by Maggie Shayne, Jeaniene Frost, Terri Garey, Kathryn Smith 04/22/12
5.Hotter Than Hell edited by Kim Harrison 07/18/12
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2009
1.Twelve Nights (Blaze Historicals #5) by Hope Tarr 12/21/11
2.Never After by Laurell K. Hamilton, Yasmine Galenorn, Marjorie M. Liu, Sharon Shinn 04/17/12
3.Four Dukes and a Devil by Cathy Maxwell, Elaine Fox, Jeaniene Frost, Sophia Nash, Tracy Anne Warren 04/27/12
4.Huntress by Christine Warren, Marjorie M. Liu, Caitlin Kittredge, Jenna Maclaine 04/30/12
5.The Lady's Tutor by Robin Schone 10/03/12
6.Angelic by Kelley Armstrong 11/13/12
7.Till There Was You (MacLeod, #12) by Lynn Kurland 12/01/12
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2010
1.The Viking Takes a Knight by Sandra Hill 01/05/12
2.Tales of the Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong 01/13/12
3.One Enchanted Evening by Lynn Kurland 01/21/12
4.Haunted by Your Touch by Jeaniene Frost, Shayla Black, Sharie Kohler 04/23/12
5.Early to Death, Early to Rise by Kim Harrison 09/15/12
6.Write That Book Already!: The Tough Love You Need to Get Published Now by Sam Barry 11/05/12
7.Let It Snow by Maryann Cocca-Leffler 11/23/12
8.The Berenstain Bears and the Joy of Giving by Jan Berenstain 11/23/12
9.Regency Christmas Proposals by Gayle Wilson, Amanda McCabe, Carole Mortimer 12/10/12
10.



2011
1.Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovich 01/14/12
2.The Gathering by Kelley Armstrong 01/27/12
3.Fate Fixed by Bonnie Erina Wheeler 02/20/12
4.The Twisted Tale of Stormy Gale by Christine Bell 02/27/12
5.Tall, Dark and Daring by Suzanne Brockmann 02/29/12
6.I Love the Earl by Caroline Linden 07/28/12
7.Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris 10/11/12
8.Darkest Powers Bonus Pack 1 by Kelley Armstrong 12/04/12
9.Vampire Legends and Myths by Roxanne Hellman 07/13/12
10.The Courageous Captain America by Billy Wrecks 10/12/12
11.Becoming by Kelley Armstrong 11/13/12



2012
1.Bleeding Hearts: Book One of the Demimonde by Ash Krafton 02/26/12
2.The Problem with Black Magic by Karen Mead 08/27/12
3.You Got To Be Kidding by Joe Wenke 09/07/12
4.Black Sacrament by J.B. Brooklin 09/08/12
5.The Calling by Kelley Armstrong 12/06/12
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2012 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge

FINISHED!!

Challenge Title: Witches and Witchcraft Challenge
Duration: Jan 1, 2012 - Dec 31, 2012
Number of Books: 10
Challenge Description: Read books that have a witch as the main character or that contain any major witchcraft elements.
List of Books:
1.The Problem with Black Magic by Karen Mead 08/27/12
2.Tales of the Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong 01/13/12
3.Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by JK Rowling 01/16/12
4.The Case of the Half-Demon Spy by Kelley Armstrong 03/01/12
5.Weddings From Hell by Maggie Shayne, etc. 04/22/12
6.Haunted by Your Touch by Jeaniene Frost, etc. 04/23/12
7.Mysteria by MaryJanice Davidson 04/30/12
8.Witches and Witchcraft by Jeremy Kingston 07/09/12
9.Hotter Than Hell edited by Kim Harrison 07/18/12
10.My Big Fat Supernatural Honeymoon edited by PN Elrod 09/07/12

RRRC's 3rd Reading Tournament: Follow The Leader Edition
Duration: April 15, 2012 - September 15, 2012
Message #21

Track 1: Holidays Are Hell by Kim Harrison, Lynsay Sands, Marjorie M. Liu, Vicki Pettersson

1.Never After by Laurell K. Hamilton, Yasmine Galenorn, Marjorie M. Liu, Sharon Shinn 04/15-04/17
2.Weddings From Hell by Maggie Shayne, Jeanine Frost, Terri Garey, Kathryn Smith 04/17-04/22
3.Haunted by Your Touch by Jeaniene Frost, Shayla Black, Sharie Kohler 04/22-04/23
4.Four Dukes and a Devil by Cathy Maxwell, Elaine Fox, Jeaniene Frost, Sophia Nash, Tracy Anne Warren 04/23-04/27
5.Huntress by Christine Warren, Marjorie M. Liu, Caitlin Kittredge, Jenna Maclaine 04/27-04/30
6.Mysteria by MaryJanice Davidson, Susan Grant, P.C. Cast, Gena Showalter 04/30-05/02
7.Hotter Than Hell edited by Kim Harrison 05/02-07/18
8.My Big Fat Supernatural Honeymoon edited by P.N. Elrod 07/18-09/07



Track 2: No Plot? No Problem!: A Low-Stress, High-Velocity Guide to Writing a Novel in 30 Days by Chris Baty

1.Chapter After Chapter: Discover the Dedication & Focus You Need to Write the Book of Your Dreams by Heather Sellers 04/26-05/16
2.How to Write a Damn Good Novel: A Step-by-Step No Nonsense Guide to Dramatic Storytelling by James Frey 05/16-05/17
3.Hooked: Write Fiction That Grabs Readers at Page One & Never Lets Them Go by Les Edgerton 05/17-08/12



Track 3: TBD

Track 1 Points: 16
Track 2 Points: 6
Track 3 Points:
Total Points: 22

SOS: I Spy Title Challenge
Duration: 1 Year
Start Date: September 15, 2012
End Date: September 15, 2013
Message 731

21/24 Completed

1. Color: Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison 01/06/13
2. Number: Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich 07/07/13
3. Things That Grow flower, tree, rose, orchid, garden, lily, forest, seed, thorn, ivy
4. Season: Fires Of Winter by Roberts Gellis 09/30/12
5. First Name: Jessica by Laura DeLuca 02/23/13
6. Places: Uppity Women of the New World by Vicki Leon 12/10/12
7. Body Part: Ransom My Heart by Gayle Wilson 01/29/12
8. Weapon: Silver Blade by Charlotte Copper 06/16/13
9. Body of Water sea, ocean, river, lake, pond, bayou
10. Form of Water: First Frost by Jennifer Estep 08/04/13
11. Product of Fire: The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe 06/03/13
12. Heavenly Body: Think Like a Rock Star: How to Create Social Media and Marketing Strategies that Turn Customers into Fans by Mack Collier 05/24/13
13. Architecture: Story Structure: The Key to Successful Fiction by William Bernhardt 08/01/13
14. 5 Senses: If You Can Talk, You Can Write by Joel Saltzman 04/22/13
15. Royal Title: The Star King by Susan Grant 10/15/12
16. Family Member: The Norse King's Daughter by Sandra Hill 01/2013
17. 4 Elements fire, earth, air/wind, water
18. Time of Day: Heart of the Night Gayle Wilson 01/29/13
19. Metal: The Iron Hunt by Marjorie M. Liu 07/21/13
20. Emotion/Feeling: Love in the Time of Dragons by Katie Macalister 022/10/13
21. Animal/Insect: Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable by Seth Godin 04/25/13
22. Something to Read: Grandpa's Ghost Stories by James Flora 01/18/13
23. Gender Identifier: The Lady's Tutor by Robin Schone 10/03/12
24. Paranormal Being: Angelic by Kelley Armstrong 11/13/12

NBRC Pyramid Series Challenge

Duration: 1 Year
Start Date:n September 8, 2012
End Date: September 8, 2013
Message 136

22/91 completed

13.13 by Kelley Armstrong

12.Till There Was You by Lynn Kurland ★★★ 12/01/12
12.Spell Bound by Kelley Armstrong

11.Force of Nature by Suzanne Brockmann
11.Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris ★★★★ 10/11/12
11.Devil May Cry by Sherrilyn Kenyon

10.Into the Storm by Suzanne Brockmann
10.With Every Breath by Lynn Kurland
10.The Norse King's Daughter by Sandra Hill ★★★★ 01/20/13
10.Dark Viking by Sandra Hill

9.Breaking Point by Suzanne Brockmann
9.Much Ado In the Moonlight by Lynn Kurland
9.Much Ado About Vampires by Katie Macalister
9.From This Moment On by Lynn Kurland ★★★★ 11/18/12
9.Pale Demon by Kim Harrison

8.Hot Target by Suzanne Brockmann
8.In the Company of Vampires by Katie Macalister ★★★ 02/20/13
8.Ember's Kiss by Deborah Cooke
8.Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison ★★★★ 01/06/13
8.Viking Unchained by Sandra Hill
8.The Wild Road by Marjorie M. Liu

7.Flashpoint by Suzanne Brockmann
7.My Heart Stood Still by Lynn Kurland ★★★ 04/05/13
7.Flashfire by Deborah Cooke
7.Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by JK Rowling
7.The Dark Tower by Stephen King
7.Down and Dirty by Sandra Hill
7.Territorial by Kelley Armstrong ★★★★ 11/14/12

6.Gone Too Far by Suzanne Brockmann
6.Darkfire Kiss by Deborah Cooke
6.Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by JK Rowling
6.Song of Susannah by Stephen King
6.Rough and Ready (Viking II, #6) by Sandra Hill
6.Jane and the Prisoner of Wool House by Stephanie Barron
6.Highland Bride by Hannah Howell
6.Tempted by PC Cast

5.Into the Night by Suzanne Brockmann
5.Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by JK Rowling
5.Wolves of the Calla by Stephen King
5.Shady Lady by Elizabeth Thornton
5.Take No Prisoners by Gayle Wilson
5.The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon
5.Hot & Heavy by Sandra Hill
5.Lost in Your Arms by Christina Dodd
5.Hunted by PC Cast

4.Out of Control by Suzanne Brockmann
4.Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by JK Rowling
4.Wizard and Glass by Stephen King
4.Almost a Princess by Elizabeth Thornton
4.Rules of Engagement by Gayle Wilson
4.The Red Hot Cajun by Sandra Hill
4.Warcry by Elizabeth Vaughan
4.Wet & Wild by Sandra Hill
4.The Star Princess by Susan Grant
4.Untamed by PC Cast

3.Over the Edge by Suzanne Brockmann
3.Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by JK Rowling
3.The Waste Lands by Stephen King
3.Sight Unseen by Gayle Wilson
3.The Cajun Cowboy by Sandra Hill
3.The Rising by Kelley Armstrong 05/11/13
3.Something Deadly This Way Comes by Kim Harrison
3.The Snow White Bride by Claire Delacroix
3.The Bride and the Mercenary by Harper Allen
3.Destiny's Star by Elizabeth Vaughan
3.Chosen by PC Cast

2.The Defiant Hero by Suzanne Brockmann
2.Early to Death, Early to Rise by Kim Harrison ★★★ 09/15/12
2.The Rose Red Bride by Claire Delacroix
2.Winging It by Deborah Cooke
2.The Calling by Kelley Armstrong ★★★★★ 12/06/12
2.Velvet Is the Night by Elizabeth Thornton ★★★★ 05/06/13
2.The Star King by Susan Grant ★★ 10/15/12
2.White Star by Elizabeth Vaughan
2.The Dream Thief by Shana Abe 06/15/13
2.Wicked Business by Janet Evanovich ★★★★ 01/18/13
2.Betrayed by PC Cast
2.Blood Rush by Ash Krafton ★★★★★ 04/30/13

1.Flying Blind by Deborah Cooke
1.Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
1.The Lost Duke of Wyndham by Julia Quinn
1.The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe 06/03/13
1.Dagger-Star by Elizabeth Vaughan
1.Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters
1.Lone Rider Bodyguard by Harper Allen
1.Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn ★★★★★ 01/08/13
1.Sebastian by Anne Bishop
1.Street Magic by Caitlin Kittredge 09/28/13
1.The Iron Hunt by Marjorie Liu ★★★ 07/21/13
1.Love in the Time of Dragons by Katie Macalister ★★ 02/10/13
1.A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin ★★★★★ 07/03/13

RRRC 4th Reading Tournament ~ Hearts & Tears
Start Date: October 1, 2012
End Date: March 31, 2012

Important Links

1. Rolled 5=Shelf 5 (Erotic Romance): The Lady's Tutor by Robin Schone ★★★ 10/01-10/03
2. Rolled 6=Shelf 11 (Urban Fantasy): Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris ★★★★ 10/03-10/11
3. Rolled 5=Shelf 16 (Science Fiction Romance): The Star King by Susan Grant ★★ 10/11-10/15
4. Rolled 1=Shelf 17 (Free Read): The Quiet Gentleman by Georgette Heyer ★★★★ 10/15-11/12
5. Rolled 6=Shelf 23 (2007): Witch's Halloween: A Complete Guide to the Magick, Incantations, Recipes, Spells, and Lore by Gerina Dunwich ★★★★★ 10/15-10/29
6. Rolled 3=Shelf 26 Hearts~Move up to Sq 49 (Time Travel): Till There Was You (MacLeod, #12) by Lynn Kurland ★★★ 11/18-12/01
7. Rolled 1=Shelf 50 (Supernatural): The Calling by Kelley Armstrong ★★★★★ 12/06/12
8. Rolled 5=Shelf 55 (Task 4: Read a book from your TBR with 400+ pages): From This Moment On by Lynn Kurland 432 pages ★★★★ 11/13-11/18
9. Rolled 6=Shelf 61 Hearts~Move to Sq 109 (BDSM): Bullet by Laurell K. Hamilton ★ 01/14-03/16
10. Rolled 5=Shelf 114 (Free Read): Regency Christmas Proposals by Gayle Wilson, Amanda McCabe, Carole Mortimer ★★★★ 12/08-12/10
11. Rolled 2=Shelf 116 (Task 9: Read a neglected book from your TBR): Home for the Holidays by Johanna Lindsey ★★ 12/06-12/08
12. Rolled 5=Shelf 121 (Fairy Tales): The Witch Must Die: How Fairy Tales Shape Our Lives by Sheldon Cashdon ★★★★ 01/08-01/28
13. Rolled 1=Shelf 122 (Plain Jane): Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn ★★★★★ 01/07-01/08
14. Rolled 1=Shelf 123 (Task#10 Read Any Book You Own): Only A Whisper by Gayle Wilson ★★★★★ 01/13-01/13
15. Rolled 6=Shelf 129 (2010): My Heart Stood Still by Lynn Kurland 03/01-04/05
16. Rolled 5=Shelf 134 (Drama): Mistress of Mellyn by Victoria Holt ★★★★ 02/07-/02/09
17. Rolled 5=Shelf 139 (Enemies to Lovers): Never Let Her Go by Gayle Wilson

S.O.S. Yahtzee Challenge
Post #85
Duration: November 1, 2012 - October 31, 2013

Dice

Score Card:

Upper Section:
ONES:Read a book with a one word title or the word one in the title
1. The Rising by Kelley Armstrong 05/11/13
TWOS:Read a book with a two word title or the word two in the title
2.
THREES:Read a book with a three word title or the word three in the title
3. The Iron Hunt by Marjorie M. Liu 07/21/13
FOURS:Read a book with a four word title or the word four in the title
4. A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin 07/03/13
FIVES:Read a book with a five word title or the word five in the title
5.
SIXES:Read a book with a six word title or the word six in the title
1. Uppity Women of the New World by Vicki Leon ★★★★ 12/10/12
(For this section you can also use books in a series. Also certain variation of the number is fine: so for 2:two, twice, second)

TOTAL SCORE: 12pts
BONUS: ADD 35 points if score is over 63 points
TOTAL:

LOWER SECTION:
3 OF A KIND(add total of all dice):Read three books by any author but must have the same letter in the beginning of their last name (for example if I choose A: Megan Abbott, Cecelia Aheren, or Dorothy Allison or can read all books by same author)
1.
2.
3.
4 OF A KIND (add total of all dice):same rules as 3 of a kind but with four books
1.
2.
3.
4.
FULL HOUSE(25 points):Read two books by GR authors and three books by new authors/or their first book written (you can also flip this:two books by new authors and three by GR authors)
1.Mistress of Mellyn by Victoria Holt (first book) 02/09 ★★★★
2.The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Durigg (first book) 04/17 ★★★★
3.Blood Rush by Ash Krafton 04/30 ★★★★★
4.Katie's Hero by Cody Young ★★★★★ 02/27
5.Love in the Time of Dragons by Katie Macalister ★★ 02/10
SM. STRAIGHT(30 points):Using your tbr,read 3 books in a row adjusting either the author, title, date added or rating (your choice)
1. Flying Blind by Deborah Cooke
2. The Calling by Kelley Armstrong ★★★★★ 12/06/12
3. Kiss the Dead by Laurell K. Hamilton
LG. STRAIGHT:
1. From This Moment On by Lynn Kurland ★★★★ 11/18/12
2. My Heart Stood Still by Lynn Kurland ★★★ 04/05/13
3. Much Ado In the Moonlight by Lynn Kurland
4. With Every Breath by Lynn Kurland
YAHTZEE(score 50 points):Read ANY 5 books of your choice
1. Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison ★★★★ 01/06/13
2. Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn ★★★★★ 01/08/13
3. Only A Whisper by Gayle Wilson ★★★★★ 01/13/13
4. Wicked Business by Janet Evanovich ★★★★ 01/18/13
5. The Norse King's Daughter by Sandra Hill ★★★★ 01/20/13
CHANCE(add total of all dice):Read a book with the word "chance" in it or two books with an author with a starting letter in their last name using the word CHANCE

TOTAL FOR UPPER SECTION: 12pts
TOTAL FOR LOWER SECTION: 75pts
GRAND TOTAL: 87pts

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Current Roll:

First Turn
Roll 1: 6-5-3-2-1 (keeping 5,3,2,1)
Roll 2: 1
Roll 3: 4
Final: 5-4-3-2-1
LG Straight (40 pts)


Turn 2
Roll 1: 1-2-3-4-5
Final: 1-2-3-4-5
SM Straight (30 pts)


Turn 3
Roll 1: 4-4-6-6-5 (keeping 4,4,6,6)
Roll 2: 3
Roll 3: 2
Final: 2-4-4-6-6
Sixes (12 pts)


Turn 4
Roll 1: 1-3-3-3-5 (keeping 3's)
Roll 2: 1-3 (keeping 3)
Roll 3: 3
Final: 3-3-3-3-3
YAHTZEE! (50pts)


Turn 5
Roll 1: 1-1-4-4-4
Final: 1-1-4-4-4
Full House


Turn 6
Roll 1: 1-1-3-5-6 (keeping 1's)
Roll 2: 1-2-6 (keeping 1)
Roll 3: 1-2
Final: 1-1-1-1-2
Ones


Turn 7
Roll 1: 2-2-4-4-5 (keeping 4's)
Roll 2: 2-5-6
Roll 3: 1-2-3
Final: 1-2-3-4-4
Fours


Turn 8
Roll 1: 2-3-4-5-5 (keeping 5's)
Roll 2: 2-6-6
Roll 3: 1-3-3
Final: 1-3-3-5-5
Threes


Turn 9
Roll 1: 1-1-3-3-4 (keeping 3's)
Roll 2: 3-4-6 (keeping 3)
Roll 3: 2-2
Final: 3-3-3-2-2
Title ~ TBD

Disney Princess Challenge
Start Date: 11/21/12
End Date: 03/14/14

FINISHED!

♚Pocahontas: The Calling by Kelley Armstrong 12/06/12
♚Princess Jasmine: The Norse King's Daughter by Sandra Hill 01/20/13
♚Snow White: Bullet by Laurell K. Hamilton 03/16/13
♚Aurora: My Heart Stood Still by Lynn Kurland 04/05/13
♚Mulan: A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin 03/12/14
♚Ariel: Ransom My Heart by Gayle Wilson 01/30/13
♚Belle: Heart of the Night by Gayle Wilson 01/29/13
♚Esmeralda: First Frost by Jennifer Estep 08/04/13
♚Megara: Wicked Business by Janet Evanovich 01/18/13
♚Tiana: Never Let Her Go by Gayle Wilson 03/14/14
♚Cinderella The Lady and the Locksmith by Cody Young 02/24/13
♚Rapunzel: Only A Whisper by Gayle Wilson 01/13/13
♚Alice: Love in the Time of Dragons by Katie Macalister 02/10/13
♚Jane: Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich 07/07/13
♚Tinker Bell: A Night Like This by Julia Quinn 10/09/13

TLC's 2013 It’s All in a Name Challenge
Duration: A Year
Start Date: January 1, 2013
End Date: December 31, 2013

Progress:

Girl's Names: 20/100
Boy's Names: 27/100
Total: 47/200

Girls Names
Aaliyah, Abigail, Addison, Alexa, Alexandra, Alexis, Alice, Allison, Alyssa, Amelia, Anna, Annabelle, Aria, Arianna, Aubrey, Audrey, Ava, Avery, Bailey, Bella, Brianna, Brooke, Brooklyn, Caroline, Charlotte, Chloe, Claire, Clara, Eleanor, Elena, Eliana, Elise, Elizabeth, Ella, Ellie, Emily, Emma, Eva, Evelyn, Gabriella, Gianna, Grace, Hailey, Hannah, Harper, Isabella, Isabelle, Isla, Jasmine, Julia, Kate, Kaitlyn, Kayla, Kaylee, Kendall, Kennedy, Kylie, Lauren, Layla, Leah, Lillian, Lily, Lucy, Lyla, Mackenzie, Madelyn, Madison, Makayla, Maria, Maya, Mia, Mila, Molly, Morgan, Natalie, Nevaeh, Nora, Olivia, Paige, Peyton, Piper, Quinn, Reagan, Reese, Riley, Ruby, Sadie, Samantha, Sarah, Savannah, Scarlett, Sienna, Sophia, Sophie, Stella, Sydney, Taylor, Victoria, Violet, Zoe


Boys Names
Aaron, Adam, Adrian, Aiden, Alex, Alexander, Andrew, Anthony, Asher, Austin, Benjamin, Bentley, Blake, Brandon, Brayden, Brody, Caleb, Cameron, Carson, Carter, Charlie, Chase, Christian, Christopher, Cole, Colin, Colton, Connor, Cooper, Daniel, David, Declan, Dominic, Dylan, Easton, Eli, Elijah, Ethan, Evan, Gabriel, Gavin, Grayson, Harrison, Hayden, Henry, Hudson, Hunter, Ian, Isaac, Isaiah, Jace, Jack, Jackson, Jake, Jacob, James, Jason, Jayden, Jeremiah, John, Jonathan, Jordan, Joseph, Joshua, Julian, Landon, Leo, Levi, Liam, Lincoln, Logan, Lucas, Luke, Mason, Matthew, Max, Micah, Michael, Miles, Nathan, Nathaniel, Nicholas, Noah, Nolan, Oliver, Owen, Parker, Riley, Ryan, Ryder, Samuel, Sean, Sebastian, Thomas, Tristan, Tyler, William, Wyatt, Xavier, Zachary


01/06 Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison ~ Brooke, Nicholas, Oliver ★★★★
01/08 Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn ~ Charlotte, Sarah, Colin, Daniel ★★★★★
01/13 Only A Whisper by Gayle Wilson ~ Austin ★★★★★
01/18 Wicked Business by Janet Evanovich ~ Clara, Elizabeth ★★★★
01/20 The Norse King's Daughter by Sandra Hill ~ Anna, Adam ★★★★
01/29 Heart of the Night by Gayle Wilson ~ Kate ★★★★★
01/30 Ransom My Heart by Gayle Wilson ~ Samantha, Blake, Chase, Jason ★★★★
02/01 Bourbon Affair by Eliza Gayle ~ Jake ★★★★
02/10 Love in the Time of Dragons by Katie Macalister ~ Gabriel ★★
02/20 In the Company of Vampires by Katie Macalister ~ Mikaela(Makayla), David ★★★
02/27 Katie's Hero by Cody Young ~ Michael ★★★★★
03/16 Bullet by Laurell K. Hamilton ~ Asher, Micah, Nathaniel ★
04/05 My Heart Stood Still by Lynn Kurland ~ Victoria, Connor, James, Thomas ★★★
04/30 Blood Rush by Ash Krafton ~ Sophie ★★★★★
05/06 Velvet Is the Night by Elizabeth Thornton ~ Claire, Alexander, John ★★★★
05/11 The Rising by Kelley Armstrong ~ Chloe, Hailey(Hayley), Maya, Sean ★★★★★
05/17 Silent Heart by Deborah Simmons ~ Gabriella/Gabrielle ★★★
06/15 The Dream Thief by Shana Abe ~ Audrey, Leah(Lia)
07/03 A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin ~ Aria(Arya), (Kaitlyn)Catelyn, Brandon
07/07 Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich 07/07/13 ~ Joseph
07/21 The Iron Hunt by Marjorie M. Liu 07/21/13 ~ Jack
11/18 Frankenstein by Mary Shelley Henry, William

TCF A Year of Romance
Duration: A year
Start Date: December 7, 2012
End Date: December 7, 2013

Time Travel
1.My Heart Stood Still by Lynn Kurland 04/05/13
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.


Vampires
1.In the Company of Vampires by Katie Macalister 02/20/13
2.Blood Rush by Ash Krafton 04/30/13
3.
4.
5.
6.


Witches/Warlocks
1.Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner by Scott Cunningham 05/07/13
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.


Magic & Magical Creatures
1. Wicked Business by Janet Evanovich 01/18/13
2. Love in the Time of Dragons by Katie Macalister 02/10/13
3. The Rising by Kelley Armstrong 05/11/13
4. The Dream Thief by Shana Abe 06/15/13
5. Silver Blade by Charlotte Copper 06/16/13
6. First Frost by Jennifer Estep 08/04/13


Gothic
1. Mistress of Mellyn by Victoria Holt 02/09
2.Frankenstein by Mary Shelley 11/18
3.
4.
5.
6.


Regency
1. Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn 01/08/13
2. A Night Like This by Julia Quinn 10/09/13
3.
4.
5.
6.


Pirates
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Viking
1. The Norse King's Daughter by Sandra Hill 01/20/13
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.


Emotionally Tortured Hero
1.Only A Whisper by Gayle Wilson 01/13/13
2.Heart of the Night by Gayle Wilson 01/29/13
3.
4.
5.
6.


Disguised as a Male
1.The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe 06/03/13
2.A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin 07/03/13
3.A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin 09/15/13
4.
5.
6.


Chicks Who Kick Butt
1.Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison 01/06/13
2.Bullet by Laurell K. Hamilton 03/16/13
3.Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich 07/07/13
4.The Iron Hunt by Marjorie M. Liu 07/21/13
5.Street Magic by Caitlin Kittredge 09/28/13
6.


Military Heroes
1.Katie's Hero by Cody Young 02/27/13
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.


Holiday Romances
1.Home for the Holidays by Johanna Lindsey 12/08/12
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Decades Challenge: 1-3-13 to 1-4-14
Duration: January 3, 2013 to January 4, 2014
Level VIII = 88 books

Progress: 29/88

2003
1.Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable by Seth Godin 04/25/13
2.Story Structure: The Key to Successful Fiction by William Bernhardt 08/01/13
3.


2004
1.
2.
3.
4.

2005
1.Ghost in Her Heart by Autumn Dawn 04/07/13
2.The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe 06/03/13
3.
4.
5.


2006
1.The Dream Thief by Shana Abe 06/15/13
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2007
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2008
1.The Iron Hunt by Marjorie M. Liu 07/21/13
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2009
1.Bourbon Affair by Eliza Gayle 02/01
2.Street Magic by Caitlin Kittredge 09/28/13
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.


2010
1.Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison 01/06/13
2.Love in the Time of Dragons by Katie Macalister 02/10/13
3.In the Company of Vampires by Katie Macalister 02/20/13
4.Bullet by Laurell K Hamilton 03/16/13
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6.
7.
8.
9.
10.


2011
1. Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn 01/08/13
2. The Norse King's Daughter by Sandra Hill 01/20/13
3. The Lady and the Locksmith by Cody Young 02/24/13
4. Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich 07/07/13
5. First Frost by Jennifer Estep 08/04/13
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7.
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9.
10.
11.


2012
1. Wicked Business by Janet Evanovich 01/18/13
2. The Lady and the Warrior by Beth Trissel 02/23/13
3. Jessica by Laura DeLuca 02/23/13
4. Katie's Hero by Cody Young 02/27/13
5. The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Durigg 04/17/13
6. There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Books! by Lucille Colandro 04/12/13
7. A Night Like This by Julia Quinn 10/09/13
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10.
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12.


2013
1. Blood Rush by Ash Krafton 04/30/13
2. The Rising by Kelley Armstrong 05/11/13
3. Think Like a Rock Star: How to Create Social Media and Marketing Strategies that Turn Customers into Fans by Mack Collier 05/24/13
4.Silver Blade by Charlotte Copper 06/16/13
5.How to Write a New York Times Bestseller in Ten Easy Steps by Jason Mulgrew 09/19/13
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I've Started So I'll Finish - 2013 - The Sequel

1st January to 31st December 2013
Series: 0/4
Books: 3/13

Series One: Stephanie Plum by Janet Evanovich
1.Explosive Eighteen 07/07/13
2.Notorious Nineteen


Series Two: Women of the Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong
3.Spell Bound
4.Thirteen


Series Three: Anita Blake by Laurell K. Hamilton
5.Bullet 03/16/13
6.Hit List
7.Beauty
8.Kiss the Dead


Series Four: The Hollows by Kim Harrison
9.Black Magic Sanction 01/06/13
10.Pale Demon
11.A Perfect Blood
12.Into the Woods: Tales from the Hollows and Beyond
13.Ever After

2013 A-Z Author Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

A ~ Kelley Armstrong The Rising by Kelley Armstrong 05/11/13
B ~ William Bernhardt Story Structure: The Key to Successful Fiction 08/01/13
C ~ Scott Cunningham Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner 05/07/13
D ~ Laura DeLuca Jessica 02/23
E ~ Janet Evanovich Wicked Business 01/18
F ~
G ~ Eliza Gayle Bourbon Affair 02/01
H ~ Kim Harrison Black Magic Sanction 01/06
I ~
J ~ Janet Evanovich Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich 07/07/13
K ~ Ash Krafton Blood Rush by Ash Krafton 04/30
L ~ Lynn Kurland My Heart Stood Still by Lynn Kurland 04/05
M ~ Katie Macalister Love in the Time of Dragons 02/10
N ~
O ~
P ~
Q ~ Julia Quinn Just Like Heaven 01/08
R ~ Carolyn Reynolds Astrology on the Job by Carolyn Reynolds 10/05/13
S ~ Joel Saltzman If You Can Talk, You Can Write 04/22
T ~ Beth Trissel The Lady and the Warrior 02/23
U ~
V ~ Victoria Holt Mistress of Mellyn 02/09
W ~ Gayle Wilson Only A Whisper 01/13/13
X ~
Y ~ Cody Young The Lady and the Locksmith 02/24
Z ~

Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group 2013 Mega-Challenge
Duration: January 1-December 31, 2013

Option C: Paranormal Dangerous Heroes

Read ten to thirteen books with a main character/hero who is in each of the below categories. One book per category. The books can be from romance, urban fantasy, fantasy, or science fiction novels.

1. Angel or demon
2.god or demi-god
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter: Richard Zeeman ~ Bullet by Laurell K Hamilton 03/16
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User: Jack Winter ~ Street Magic by Caitlin Kittredge 09/28/13
5.Immortal Warrior: Baltic ~ Love in the Time of Dragons by Katie Macalister 02/10
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension: Dagon ~ Ghost in Her Heart by Autumn Dawn 04/07
7.Vampire: Benedikt ~ In the Company of Vampires by Katie Macalister 02/20
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific): Rafael Martinez ~ The Rising by Kelley Armstrong 05/11/13
10.Time-Traveler
11.Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories): Diesel ~ Wicked Business by Janet Evanovich 01/18


Option F: The History of Romance

For this challenge, read one historical romance book for each historical period listed, in any setting around the world (from Pre-History to 1969). One book per historical period. The books don’t have to have dangerous hero books for this part of the Mega-Challenge.

Levels:
1. History Buff (Read books from 15-20 time periods)
2. History Dabbler (Read books from 10-14 time periods)
3. History 101 (Read books from 5-9 time
periods)

***Note: There are many sub-categorical historical periods in various regions of the world, but for ease, I combined many of these into major periods. I did not in any way mean to be Eurocentric or culturally insensitive to other areas of the world.

1. Pre-History/Ancient Historical Period (BC Period-1 AD)
2. Roman Empire-Early AD period (1 AD-500 AD)
3. Dark Ages (500-1066 AD) Viking Period ~ The Norse King's Daughter by Sandra Hill 01/20
4. Medieval Period (1067-1485 AD) ~ My Heart Stood Still by Lynn Kurland 04/05
5. Renaissance Period (1485-1660 AD)
6. Elizabethan Period (1558-1603)
7. Jacobean Period (1603-1625)
8. Baroque Period (1625-1714)
9. Georgian Period (1714-1830) ~ Just Like Heaven (1824) by Julia Quinn 01/08
10. Hanoverian Period (1830-1837)
11. Victorian Era (1837-1901) ~ The Lady and the Locksmith by Cody Young 02/24
12. Edwardian Era (1901-1910)
13. Late Belle Epoque Period (1911-1914)
14. World War I Period (1914-1918) (you can include any book from 1918-1919 here)
15. Roaring Twenties (1920-1929)
16. 1930s (Including Great Depression) (1930-1939)
17. World War II (1939-1945)
18. 1940s (1940-1949) ~ Katie's Hero 1941 by Cody Young 02/27
19. 1950s (1950-1959)
20. 1960s (1960-1969)

The Challenge Factory: Attack of Your TBR Challenge

Duration: 3 months
Start date: January 1, 2013
End Date: March 31, 2013
Level: Hard – 9 books

1. Could Never Make it Fit:
The Norse King's Daughter by Sandra Hill ★★★★ 01/20/13


2. The Right Time:*
Only A Whisper by Gayle Wilson ★★★★★ 01/13/13


3. 6 Months:
Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn ★★★★★ 01/08/13


4. 1 Year:
My Heart Stood Still by Lynn Kurland 04/05/13


5. 1 + Year:
Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison 01/06/13
Love in the Time of Dragons by Katie Macalister 02/10/13
Bullet by Laurell K. Hamilton 03/16/13



6. Redo!:
Three Heroes by Jo Beverley
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by JK Rowling

RRRC's 2013 A-Z Book Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

A ~ Astrology on the Job by Carolyn Reynolds 10/05/13
B ~ Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison 01/06
C ~ A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin 09/15/13
D ~ The Dream Thief by Shana Abe 06/15/13
E ~ Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich 07/07/13
F ~ First Frost by Jennifer Estep 08/04/13
G ~ Ghost in Her Heart by Autumn Dawn 04/07
H ~ Heart of the Night by Gayle Wilson 01/29
I ~ In the Company of Vampires by Katie Macalister 02/20
J ~ Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn 01/08
K ~ Katie's Hero by Cody Young 02/27
L ~ Love in the Time of Dragons by Katie Macalister 02/10
M ~ Mistress of Mellyn by Victoria Holt 02/09
N ~ The Norse King's Daughter by Sandra Hill 01/20
O ~ Only A Whisper by Gayle Wilson 01/13
P ~ The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Durigg 04/17/13
Q
R ~ Ransom My Heart by Gayle Wilson 01/30
S ~ Silent Heart by Deborah Simmons 05/17/13
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V ~ Velvet Is the Night by Elizabeth Thornton 05/06/13
W ~ Wicked Business by Janet Evanovich 01/18
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RRRC's 2013 A-Z Character Challenge (Female)
Duration: January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Abby Hastings ~ The Lady and the Warrior by Beth Trissel 02/23
B
Claire Devereaux ~ Velvet Is the Night by Elizabeth Thornton 05/06/13
Drifa of Stoneheim ~ The Norse King's Daughter by Sandra Hill 01/20
Elizabeth Lavenza ~ Frankenstein by Mary Shelley 11/18
Francesca Ghetti ~ In the Company of Vampires by Katie Macalister 02/20
Gabrielle St.Clair ~ Silent Heart by Deborah Simmons 05/17
Honoria Smythe-Smith ~ Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn 01/08
Iolanthe MacLeod ~My Heart Stood Still by Lynn Kurland 04/05
Jessica ~ Jessica by Laura DeLuca 02/23
Kate August ~ Heart of the Night by Gayle Wilson 01/29
Lizzy Tucker ~ Wicked Business by Janet Evanovich 01/18
Martha Leigh ~ Mistress of Mellyn by Victoria Holt 02/09
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Pete (Petunia) Caldecott ~ Street Magic by Caitlin Kittredge 09/28/13
Q
Rachel Morgan ~ Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison 01/06
Samantha Kincaid ~ Ransom My Heart by Gayle Wilson 01/30
T
Ursula ~ Disney Princess: My Side of the Story - The Little Mermaid/Ursula - Book #3 (My Side of the Story 02/21
Vana Clue ~ Ghost in Her Heart by Autumn Dawn 04/07
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Ysolde de Bouchier ~ Love in the Time of Dragons by Katie Macalister 02/10
Z

RRRC's 2013 A-Z Character Challenge (Male)
Duration: January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Adam Dillon ~ Velvet Is the Night by Elizabeth Thornton 05/06
Baltic ~ Love in the Time of Dragons by Katie Macalister 02/10
Chase McCullar ~ Ransom My Heart by Gayle Wilson 01/30
Diesel ~ Wicked Business by Janet Evanovich 01/18
Eddard Stark ~ A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin 07/03/13
F
Gordian Pierce ~ Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison 01/06
Harlan Thorndyke Barringtom IV ~ Heart of the Night by Gayle Wilson 01/29
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Jean-Claude ~ Bullet by Laurell K. Hamilton 03/16
K
L
Marcus Holroyd, Earl of Chatteris ~ Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn 01/08
N
Oscar McAvoy ~ Silver Blade by Charlotte Copper 06/16/13
P
Q
Rafe Ramirez ~ Only A Whisper by Gayle Wilson 01/13
Sidroc Guntersson ~ The Norse King's Daughter by Sandra Hill 01/20
Thomas McKinnon ~My Heart Stood Still by Lynn Kurland 04/05
Ulfor ~ In the Company of Vampires by Katie Macalister 02/20
Victor Frankenstein ~ Frankenstein by Mary Shelley 11/18
Wilbur ~ Jessica by Laura DeLuca 02/23
X
Y
Zane Cameron ~ The Lady and the Warrior by Beth Trissel 02/23

CONNECTIONS CHALLENGE
DURATION: October 1, 2012 - September 30, 2013

1. Heart of the Night by Gayle Wilson 01/29/13
2. Ransom My Heart by Gayle Wilson 01/30/13
3. My Heart Stood Still by Lynn Kurland 04/05/13
4. Ghost in Her Heart by Autumn Dawn 04/07/13
5. Silent Heart by Deborah Simmons 05/17/13
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Zodiac Challenge
April 1-September 30, 2013
Sign: Pisces

1. Spell It Out:
Power of Habit by Charles Durigg 04/17/13
If You Can Talk, You Can Write by Joel Saltzman 04/22/13
Silent Heart by Deborah Simmons 05/17/13
Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin 09/15/13
Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich 07/07/13
Smoke Thief by Shana Abe 06/03/13


2. Series Number ~ 12:

3. Element ~ Water:

4. Animal ~ Horse:

5. Career ~ artist, nurse, physical therapist, philanthropist, veterinarian, psychologist:

6. Birthstone ~ Aquamarine (Light Blue):

Disney Princes Challenge
Duration: No time limit! (Thank goodness!)

♚"The Prince": Any hero that approaches, lures, or kisses the heroine on a balcony. Any book where the protagonist is name "Harry".

♚"Prince Charming": Read a book where the hero is a duke searching for the "right girl to be his bride. Any hero named William or Mike.

♚Prince Phillip: Look for a hero betrothed to the heroine at an early age, or before he has even met her. Or read a book where the hero is named Phillip.

♚Prince Eric: (saved by the heroine) Jack Winter Street Magic by Caitlin Kittredge 09/28/13

♚Prince Adam: Read a book where the hero is a shape-shifter, scarred, or a redhead. Or arrogant, self-centered, and spoiled at the start of the book. Or named Adam, or Robby.

♚Aladdin: (a street rat, orphan, thief) The Dream Thief by Shana Abe 06/15/13

♚Captain John Smith: (exploring a new world; a hero with the name of John) Jon Snow ~ A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin 01/15/14

♚Captain Li Shang: (hero that is too "by-the-book," putting his duty above his feelings at the beginning) Lord Eddard Stark ~ A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin 07/03/13

♚Prince Naveen: Find a hero that is a playboy at the beginning of the book, or who is visiting New Orleans for Mardi Gras; or he lives in a swamp; can be named Naveen or Bruno.

♚Eugene Fitzherbert: Read a book where the hero is knocked unconscious by the heroine. Or one where the hero is hired by the heroine to escort or show her the way some where (as in a "road trip" story). Or where the hero is named Eugene, Flynn, or Zachary.

Fill in the Gaps Project
Challenge: Classic & Popular Fiction
Duration: 5 Years
Start Date: 7/01/13
End Date: 7/01/18

Year 1:
1.A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin 07/03/13
2.A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin 09/15/13
3.Frankenstein by Mary Shelley 11/18/13
4.A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin 01/15/14
5.A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin 03/12/14
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7.
8.
9.
10.

NBRC's 12 Months of Halloween
Duration: One year from start
Start Date: October 6, 2013
End Date: October 6, 2014
Levels:

Zombie Herder ► 2 to 5 books
Mummy Unraveller ► 6 to 10 books
Vampire Slayer ► 11 to 15 books
Werewolf Hunter ► 16 to 20 books
Monster Collector ► 21+ books

Theme #1:Classic Horror
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley 11/18/13



Theme #2:Masters of Horror and Fantastic
Read a book from a master of horror and Fantastic like Stephen King or Dean Koontz, or if you prefer a more lighter approach, like Neil Gaiman or Terry Pratcher.


Theme #3:Samhain
Read a book that focus on Celtic/Gaelic traditions like Beltane, Samhain or other rituals, or somehow fit the meaning of Samhain (see spoiler for info)
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Samhain is a Gaelic festival marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter or the "darker half" of the year. Most commonly it is held on 31 October – 1 November, or halfway between the autumn equinox and the winter solstice.

It was the time when cattle were brought back down from the summer pastures and when livestock were slaughtered for the winter. In much of the Gaelic world, bonfires were lit and there were rituals involving them. People and their livestock would often walk between two bonfires as a cleansing ritual, and the bones of slaughtered livestock were cast into its flames.

Samhain (like Beltane) was seen as a time when the "door" to the Otherworld opened enough for the souls of the dead, and other beings, to come into our world.
Feasts were had, at which the souls of dead kin were beckoned to attend and a place set at the table for them. It has thus been likened to a festival of the dead.
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People also took steps to protect themselves from harmful spirits, which is thought to have led to the custom of guising. Divination was also done at Samhain.
Example:
The Mists of Avalon (Avalon, #1) Beltane Samhain

Theme #4:Trick or Treat
Let your inner child on the loose in a trick or treat spell-it-out challenge. Suggestions: the perfect costume, the sweets, the pranks, the kind neighbor, the scary one. Surprise us.
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Theme #5:Face your Fears
Reaper's Touch by Eleri Stone 03/23/14


Theme #6:Hallow Places
For this option, is all about the setting - Cemeteries, dark forest, haunted house, the asylum, Dracula's Castle

Theme #7:Halloween Party – a Spell-it-Out challenge/
Use your imagination to create the perfect party item: the beverages, the food, the decorations, the theme, the music
S-A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin 01/15/15
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Theme #8:Supernatural Creatures
Zombies! A Love Story by Maggie Shayne 02/01/14


Theme #9:Halloween Cover Hunt
Read books with covers matching Halloween colors - black, orange, red - or Halloween themes - pumpkins, skulls, etc.

Theme #10:Special Abilities
Read books with characters with special abilities - fire power, magical powers, sensing the dead, premonitions, etc.

TLC's 2014 It’s All in a Name Challenge
Duration: A Year
Start Date: January 1, 2014
End Date: December 31, 2014

Progress:

Girl's Names: 2/100
Boy's Names: 4/100
Total: 6/200


GIRLS Names

Aaliyah, Abigail , Adalyn, Addison, Adeline, Alaina, Alexandra, Alexis, Alice, Allison, Alyssa, Amelia, Anna, Annabelle, Aria , Arianna, Aubrey, Audrey, Ava, Avery, Bailey, Bella, Brooklyn, Callie, Camilla, Caroline, Charlie, Charlotte, Chloe, Claire, Elena, Eliana, Elizabeth, Ella, Ellie, Emily, Emma, Eva, Evelyn, Gabriella, Gianna, Grace, Hailey, Hannah, Harper, Isabella, Isabelle, Jasmine, Jordyn, Julia, Juliana, Kaelyn, Kaitlyn, Katherine, Kayla, Kaylee, Keira, Kennedy, Kylie, Lauren, Layla, Leah, Lila, Liliana, Lillian, Lily, London, Lucy, Mackenzie, Madelyn, Madison, Makayla, Maria, Maya, Mia, Mila, Molly, Natalie, Nora, Olivia, Penelope, Peyton, Reagan, Riley, Ruby, Sadie, Samantha, Sarah, Savannah, Scarlett, Skyler, Sophia, Sophie, Stella, Sydney, Taylor, Victoria, Violet, Vivian, Zoe

BOYS Names

Aaron, Adam, Adrian, Aiden, Alex, Alexander, Andrew, Anthony, Asher, Austin, Benjamin, Bentley, Blake, Brayden, Brody, Caden, Caleb, Camden, Cameron, Carson, Carter, Charlie, Chase, Christian, Christopher, Cole, Colin, Colton, Connor, Cooper, Daniel, David, Declan, Dominic, Dylan, Eli, Elijah, Elliot, Ethan, Evan, Gabriel, Gavin, Grayson, Henry, Hudson, Hunter, Ian, Isaac, Isaiah, Jack, Jackson, Jacob, Jake , James, Jason, Jayce, Jayden, Jeremiah, John , Jonathan, Jordan, Joseph, Joshua, Josiah, Julian, Landon, Leo, Levi, Liam, Lincoln, Logan, Lucas, Luke, Mason, Mateo, Matthew , Max, Micah, Michael, Miles, Muhammad, Nathan, Nathaniel, Nicholas , Noah, Nolan, Oliver, Owen, Parker, Riley, Ryan, Samuel, Sebastian, Thomas, Tristan, Tyler, William, Wyatt, Xavier, Zachary


01/15 A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin ~ Arya (Aria), Jon (John)
02/01 Zombies! A Love Story by Maggie Shayne ~ Matthew
03/14 Never Let Her Go by Gayle Wilson ~ Abigail, Nicholas
03/23 Reaper's Touch by Eleri Stone 03/23/14 ~ Jake