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Challenge Tracker Monthly Challenge
Quarterly Challenge
1. RRRC Love is... Challenge
Yearly Challenge
1. RRRC One Book For Each Genre
2. NBRC Decades Challenge
3. SOS - 12x12 in 2012 Challenge - Part I, Part II
4. RRRC 2012 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
5. SOS I've Started, So I'll Finish (Series Clean-Up)
5. RRRC Serial Reader
6. RRRC 2012 Chubby Chunkster Challenge Round 2
7. Love or Hate at First Sight
8. Love or Hate at Second Sight
Unlimited Time Frame
1. NBRC Sub-Genre Reading Challenge
Buddy Reads Tracker
Book Title Author GR Group Start Date
1. Nothing Ever Happens Sue Brown RRRC PIFM 1/1
2. Infinite Days Rebecca Maizel RRRC-Fran 2/1
3. Rhapsody Elizabeth Haydon < a href = "http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/6... 2/1
4. Beautiful Disaster Jamie McGuire RRRC-Fran 8/1
5. The Other Guy's Bride Connie Brockway RLftCI 20/1
6. Iron Kissed Patricia Briggs RLftCI 30/1
Random List Challenge 1. List #58: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
2. List #59: Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins & Grave Peril by Jim Butcher
3. List #60: Infinite Days by Rebecca Maizel
4. List #62: Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire
5. List #63: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
6. List #64: Catching Jordan by Miranda Kenneally
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Sub-Genre Reading Challenge Progress: 0/15
Fantasy:
1. Dark Fantasy: Daughter of the Blood by Anne Bishop
2. Epic Fantasy: A Clash of Kings by George R. R. Martin
3. Fairy Tales: Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
4. Fantasy Of Manners:
5. High Fantasy: Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson
6. Low Fantasy: Fool Moon by Jim Butcher
7. Magic Grave Dance by Kalayna Price
8. Paranormal: Goddess of the Sea by P. C. Cast
9. Sword And Sorcery: The Way of Shadows by Brent Weeks
10. Urban Fantasy:
11. Dragons:
12. Heroic Fantasy: Kushiel's Scion by Jacqueline Carey
13. Mythology:
14. Supernatural:
15. Unicorns
One Book For Each Genre Challenge Progress: 14/20
Duration: 30/06/11 - 30/06/12
1. Contemporary: An Unforgettable Lady by Jessica Bird - 19/08/11 - ★★★★
2. Erotic: Sweet Surrender by Maya Banks - 30/1/12 - ★★★
3. GLBT: Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan - 11/01/11 - ★★★
4. Historical: The Marsh King's Daughter by Elizabeth Chadwick
5. Regency: Silk Is for Seduction by Loretta Chase - 07/08/11 - ★★★★
6. Fantasy: The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting - 2/8/11 - ★★★
7. Paranormal Grave Witch by Kalayna Price - 10/08/11 - ★★★★
8. Suspense: Black Ice by Anne Stuart - 1/11/11 - ★★★ 1/2
9. Mystery: The Bay At Midnight by Diane Chamberlain - 19/8/11 - ★★★★
10. Women's Fiction: Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah - 3/8/11 - ★★★★
11. Chick-Lit: The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper - 29/12/11 - ★★★
12. World Lit: Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel - 04/11/11 - ★★
13. Young Adult: A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness - 26/8/11 ★★★★★
Optional Categories
14. Classic: I, Robot by Isaac Asimov
15. Non-Fiction: Sh*t My Dad Says by Justin Halpern - 30/12/11 - ★★★★
16. Horror: Let the Right One in by John Ajvide Lindqvist
17. Thriller: Postmortem by Patricia Cornwell
18. Speculative: Doomsday Book by Connie Willis - 24/1/12 - ★★★★
19. Dystopia: Shades of Grey by Jasper Fforde
20. Manga:
Discussion
1. The Body Finder - It was quite different from what I expected when I read the blurb. The friends-to-lovers portion of the H/h was quite well done. The author managed to avoid (for the most part) the big misunderstanding. But the heroine did tend to have some almost-TSTL moments. The story line and way the parents and the family seem acceptive of the heroine's gift was a nice touch. All in a all, a nice absorbing and a pleasant read.
2. Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah - I've only read one women's fiction - Good in Bed which I didn't like. So I was a bit apprehensive when I started this book. I am happy to say that I loved this book. I loved the character and friendship theme that was prevalent in the book. I cried at the end too. I'll most likely check out the author's other books as well.
3. Silk Is for Seduction by Loretta Chase - I used to read historic and regency romance almost exclusively last year and burnt myself out. BUT Loretta Chase still remains one of the few authors who can make me read the genre again. I loved the main characters, I loved the way they fell in love. And I could suspend disbelief enough to accept the ending. And this book entertained me well enough during the 4 hours flight trip. Needless to say, I will definitely be picking up the next book by this author.
4. Grave Witch by Kalayna Price - A bit of cheating since I read this book last year when it came out due to the unique premise. I wanted to read it again before reading its sequel ( I hate this 1 year waits between books in a series). My impressions remains the same from the first time I read it. Death personnified makes me scoff a bit but Alex is a compelling character and thus, makes the read very enjoyable. The world building is good and at the end you are left wanting more. Also, there seems to be a love triangle but that is secondary to Alex.
5. The Bay At Midnight by Diane Chamberlain - This is the first time I'm trying out this author. I was intrigued by the story line. The book has alternating POV from 3 different characters as they narrate a childhood horror. My heart broke for Maria and Julie as they each talk about their childhood and how they tried to survive the tragedy. But it is also about love and forgiveness. It has a 50+ lead characters finding love again. I felt the mystery was a bit lacking as I could guess the whodunnit at nearly the three-quarters point. But I would recommend this book for anyone willling to try out a neat mystery.
6. An Unforgettable Lady by Jessica Bird - Jessica Bird is alternate name of J.R. Ward. I don't seem to love BDB series as much as the others since I can't go past book #4 (I think). But this book is labelled as a romantic-suspense which I will read any time. The chemistry between the lead characters was burning off the pages. The heroine is strong, rich and sexy and her character growth was what made this book awesome for me. Though, at one point, I just wanted to shout at the male lead - enough already! Just go and do it. The male lead also tended to alpha-hole territory but he groveled just enough to make me forgive me. Hmm, maybe Grace should have let him grovel a bit more at the end...?
7. A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness - OMG, this was an amazing amazing book. This book deals with Conor, 13 year old, whose life is messed up. His mother is losing the battle against cancer; he's getting bullied at school. And he's slowly becoming invisible at school. Added to that fact is that he's getting visited by a monster who will tell 3 true stories but the fourth must the true tale of Conor's life. I am so so glad I read this book. The stories told by the monster speak of humanity and applies to all people - not just the intended audience. It deals with self-esteem and forgiving oneself and others. I bawled myself out while reading (TG I was home) so keep some tissues handy! Highly recommended.
8. Black Ice by Anne Stuart - This is my first book from this author after hearing about her regencies and her non-traditional heroes. Bastien is supposed to be working undercover for a top-secret organization for maintaining world-peace at any cost. Chloe works as a translator for children's books in Paris. She takes a weekend job as a translator for a discussion. She stumbles into a discussion way over her head and the rest of the book is on her survival from the rest of the gang with the help of Bastien. Stuart wries excellent anti-heroes. For most of the book, I couldn't like Bastien. His only reedeming quality is his willing to do anything to make Chloe survive. Chloe, on the other hand, was nothing more than a damsel in distress. She relied on Bastien for everything. So clueless. I wish she'd been more aggressive. I could buy into their pairing but I ended up liking Bastien more than Chloe. I'll be picking up more book from this author but I'll probably try her regencies first.
9. Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel - My first book from this author and the genre - magic realism. I liked the food aspects of it which is really the only thing that was good about this book. I didn't get the love between the main two leads. There seemed to be only attraction. And the end just whacked me over the head. I don't think I'll pick another book from this author. But, I'll give the genre another try with Sarah Addision Allen who I've heard is far better
10. The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper - I read and liked the first book in the series. So I was very excited to try the second. Unfortunately, it was not that good. The romance storyline takes a backseat to the alpha-stories which is good but the female lead, Maggie, just comes across as dumb in them. I don't get why she's alpha - is it because she's more aggressive? The two leads have insta-love in this which is really not convincing as most of the bondings take place out of the book. All in all, an ok read. I might pick up another book from this author.
11. Sh*t My Dad Says by Justin Halpern - I think this is the first non-fiction I've read (apart from those for school works). I listened to the audio book and I really liked the narration. The book was so laugh-aloud funny that I started getting weird looks whenever I was listening to them. And this book is not meant to be listened in the gym. I learned that the hard way. I'll be definitely exploring more the non-fiction.
12. Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan - This is my first GLBT YA book. It was a short, sweet YA book that showcased romance, friendship of the main characters. Not all of the character's experiences was positive and one character's was downright sad. I really enjoyed this book and I'll definitely be picking up more GLBT (YA or Adult).
13. Doomsday Book by Connie Willis - I really don't know why I kept procrastinating this book. I loved this author's prose. I fell in love with her style effortlessly. The book is set in the future with time-travel. Kivrin is a research assistant who wants to travel back to the medievals and experience their life. This period is rated a 10 on the TT scale because of the plague and other diseases rampant during this time. Amidst difficulties, Kivrin is sent back but something went wrong. She is caught in the midst of the plague while the people back in the future are caught in a influenza pandemic. Watching Kivrin when the plague takes over the village she's in was so heartbreaking. I'll definitely be reading more of this genre and the author.
14Sweet Surrender by Maya Banks - I've read one of the KGI series before and I decided to try her Erotica series. Gray just recovered from an operation where his partner was killed. He finds the department's way of finding the killer not satisfactory and decides to go rogue. He then is informed of the link between the killer and a woman, Faith. He decides to befriend Faith and find the killer. Faith seemed like a Mary Sue. Everyone loves her in all the different ways. It got a little irritating. Gray's motive was not really strong. It seemed like a plot device. Faith's exploration of BDSM was interesting but the sex scenes didn't really hold my interest. I found myself skimming some of them. I guess Erotica is not really my thing but I'd definitely pick other books from this author.
Love is.. 120 days Challenge Early Stages:
Puppy Love - Read a book where the h/H knew each other as kids and one of them had a crush on the other.
Young Love - Read a YA book with a significant romance theme.
Love at First Sight - Read a book where the h/H have an instant attraction or read a book that you bought because of the cover without knowing the author or reading any reviews (that's right. Just walk into a book store and buy a book with a cover you like. Don't even bother to read the blurb or the back. Come on, try it.)
Love's First Kiss - Read a book by an author you've never read before.
Blind Date - Read a book that a friend recommends. Unlike the PIFM challenge, you only get one pick.
Friends First (More Later) - Read a book where the h/H are friends for a long time before they become romantically involved.
Summer Lovin' - Read a book where the h/H meet on vacation.
Middle Stages:
Love and Marriage - Read a book where the h/H begin the book married.
A Serious Commitment - Read a book with at least 750 pages.
We're Comfortable - Read a book where the h/H have dated for more than three years but have never gotten married.
Keeping Things Interesting - You knew if I was putting a challenge together there had to be an erotica book in there somewhere. Well, you've found it.
Finding a New Home (Buy + Refurb) - All They Need by Sarah Mayberry - 16/11/11
First comes love, second comes marriage, then comes Joey in a baby carriage! - Read a book that has a child between the h/H as a major plot element.
I love my job! - Read a book where something about either the h/H job is a significant issue.
The End and Beyond:
Sometimes we have to say goodbye to the ones we love - Read a book where either h/H is a widow/widower.
Death isn't always the end - With the wonderful world of PNR, the h/H don't even have to be alive! Ghosts, vampires, and zombies all qualify here.
My ex isn't dead. I just wish they were - Read a book where the h/H are divorced. Either one is fine.
I didn't know what I had until you were gone - Read a book where h/H had a relationship, were separated for a significant length of time, and re-connected later in life. They don't have to have been married the first time.
We've been together forever - Read a book from an author that you have read (and rated) at least 10 of their books.
The Golden Years - Read a book where the h/H are retired, a grandparent is a significant character, or one of the characters is over 100 years old (yeah, another nod to those PNR folks).
This can't be all there is! - Read the most recently released book in a series that you love.
Other Loves
Love thy God - Read a book where the h/H is an officer of a religion (priest, pastor, rabbi, high priestess of the goddess Boo - whatever).
Filial Love - Read a book where a parent of the h/H plays a significant role in the story.
Love thy neighbor - There is always the girl next door or boy next door stories. Maybe they grew up next door to each other. Maybe they just moved in next door. Either way, they end up doing more than just borrowing a cup of flour.
Love your pets - There is a pet in this story that is a major player in the story. Maybe the h/H is a vet. In any event, pets and animals are a major focus of this one
NBRC Decades Challenge Duration: 11/11/11 - 12/12/12
Progress: 53/75 *gulp*
√Published in 2003
1) Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling - 12/11/11 - ★★★★
2) Lawless by Diana Palmer - 15/12/11 - ★
3) Boy Meets Boy by David Levithan - 11/1/12 - ★★★
Published in 2004
1) Yours Until Dawn by Teresa Medeiros - 19/12/11 - 4
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1) Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Princeby J.K. Rowling - 18/11/12- ★★★★
2) Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare - 07/2/12 - ★★★
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Published in 2006
1) The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan - 26/12/11- ★★★
2) Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist by Rachel Cohn - 20/12/11 - ★★★
3) Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh - 12/1/12 - ★★★★
4) Star of the Morning by Lynn Kurland - 03/2/12 - ★★★★
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√Published in 2007
1) Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs - 20/11/11 - ★★★★
2) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling - 21/11/11 - ★★★★★
3) Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh - 29/1/12 - ★★★★
4) Lord of the Fading Lands by C.L. Wilson - 04/2/12 - ★★★★
5) Lady of Light and Shadows by C.L. Wilson - 04/2/12 - ★★★★
6) Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh - 9/2/12 - ★★★★
7) The Greek Children's Doctor by Sarah Morgan - 07/12/11 - ★★★
√Published in 2008
1) The Way of Shadows by Brent Weeks - 24/11/11 - ★★★★★
2)Eon: Dragoneye Reborn by Alison Goodman - 23/12/11 - ★★★★
3) The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman - 24/12/11- ★★★
4) Sweet Surrender by Maya Banks - 30/1/12 - ★★★
5) King of Sword and Sky by C.L. Wilson- 05/2/12 - ★★★★
6) In Bed With Her Italian Boss by Kate Hardy- 06/2/12 - ★★★★
7) Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs - 08/2/12 - ★★★★
8) Shadow's Edge by Brent Weeks - 16/2/12 - ★★★★★
Published in 2009
1) The Better Part of Darkness by Kelly Gay - 13/12/11 - ★★★★
2) Sh*t My Dad Says- 30/12/11 - ★★★★
3) Queen of Song and Souls by C.L. Wilson - 05/2/12 - ★★★★
4) Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh - 10/2 - ★★★★
5) Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs - 06/03 - ★★★★
6) Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh - 29/2/12 - ★★★★
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Published in 2010
1) The Spanish Consultant by Sarah Morgan - 06/12/11 - ★★★
2) Infinite Days by Rebecca Maizel - 03/1/12 - ★★
3) Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas- 02/1/12 - ★★★
4)Crown of Crystal Flame by C.L. Wilson - 06/2 - ★★★★★
5) Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins - 08/03 - ★★★
6) Juggling Briefcase & Baby by Jessica Hart - 04/03/12 - ★★★
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√Published in 2011
1) All They Need by Sarah Mayberry - 16/11/11 - ★★★★
2)Ashfall by Mike Mullin - 25/11/11 - ★★★★
3) Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins - 18/12/11 - ★★★★
4) I Do, I Do, I Do by Maggie Osborne - 13/12/11 - ★★★
5) The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper - 29/12/11 - ★★★
6) Nothing Ever Happens by Sue Brown - 1/1/12 - ★★★
7) Eona: The Last Dragoneye by Alison Goodman - 05/1/12 - ★★★★★
8) Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire - 10/01/12 - ★★
9) Sweet Dreams by Kristen Ashley - 14/1/12 - ★★★
10) The Other Guy's Bride by Connie Brockway - 24/1/12 - ★★★★
11) The Bro-Magnet by Lauren Baratz-Logsted - 26/1/12 - ★★★★
Published in 2012
1) Once a Ferrara Wife... by Sarah Morgan - 21/12/11 - ★★★
2) Celebrity in Death by J.D. Robb - 21/2/12 - ★★★★
3) I've Got Your Number: A Novel by Sophie Kinsella - 05/03/12 - ★★★★
4) Rainshadow Road by Lisa Kleypas - 1/03/12 - ★★★★
5) Angels' Flight by Nalini Singh - 1/3/12 - ★★★★
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DG's Picks for me in Jan 2012 WELCOME THE NEW YEAR
1. First Day (Out of comfort zone):
- 30/12/11 - ★★★★2. Second Day (Favorite well-rated on-going series):
3. Third Day(Long Book from TBR):
DURING THE NEW YEAR
4. Goodbye, Rabbit!(Book set in different country than pickee):
5. Welcome, Dragon!(HOT cover/Hot Book):
6. Poor Cat(Neglected Book from TBR):
7. Pass the Luck Around (recommended to me):
CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR (BUDDY READS)
8. Spread The Love (books/series I'm psyched to read in the New Year):
9. Lantern Festival (books from your TBR that caught my eye):
My Picks for Diane - Jan 2012Welcome the New Year
1. First Day:
2. Second Day:
3. Third Day:
During the New Year
4. Goodbye, Rabbit!:
5. Welcome, Dragon!:
6. Poor Cat:
7. Pass the Luck Around:
Celebrate The New Year (Buddy Reads)
8. Spread The Love:
9. Lantern Festival:
12x12 in 2012 Challenge
Duration: 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2012
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Part I
Category 1: Buddy Reads
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Category 12: Psyco-Shifter Love (Psy-Changelings Series)
1. Slave to Sensation
2. Caressed By Ice
3. Visions of Heat
4. Mine to Possess
5. Hostage to Pleasure
6. Branded by Fire
7. Blaze of Memory
8. Bonds of Justice
9. Play of Passion
10 Kiss of Snow
11. Tangle of Need
12a. “Beat of Temptation” in An Enchanted Season
12b. “Stroke of Enticement” in The Magical Christmas Cat
12c. "Whisper of Sin" in Burning Up
I really want to go Too big to ignore anymore but I can't list books ahead of time. So, instead I'll go for Mor-book-ly Obese . I'll post books as I go.2012 Chubby Chunkster Challenge
Mor-book-ly Obese
Progress: 8/8 - COMPLETED!!
1. Eona: The Last Dragoneye by Allison Goodman - 654 p - 05/1/12 - ★★★★★
2. Rhapsody: Child of Blood by Elizabeth Haydon- 656 p - 09/1/12 - ★★★★
3. Shadow's Edge by Brent Weeks - 656 p - 16/2/12 - ★★★★★
4. Doomsday Book by Connie Willis - 598 p - 24/2/12 - ★★★★
5. King of Sword and Sky by C.L. Wilson - 480 p - 05/2/12 - ★★★★
6. Crown of Crystal Flame by C.L. Wilson - 480 p - 06/2/12 - ★★★★★
7. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon - 629 p - 7/3/12 - ★★★★
8. Kushiel's Justice by Jacqueline Carey - 880 p - 10/3/12 - ★★★★
SOS I've Started, So I'll Finish
(Series Clean-Up)Duration: Jan 1 2012 - Dec 31 2012
Progress: 0/25
1st Series: Kushiel's Legacy
1. Kushiel's Justice
2. Kushiel's Mercy
2nd Series: Night Angel
1. Shadow's Edge
2. Beyond the Shadows
3. Perfect Shadow: A Night Angel Novella
3rd Series: Elder Races
1. Serpent's Kiss
2. True Colors
3. Oracle's Moon*
4th Series: The Guardians
1. Demon Forged
2. Demon Blood
3. Demon Marked
5th Series: A Song of Ice and Fire
1. A Clash of Kings
2. A Storm of Swords
6th Series: The Dresden Files
1. Summer Knight
2. Death Masks
3. Blood Rites
4. Dead Beat
5. Proven Guilty
6. White Night
7. Small Favor
7th Series: The Edge
1. Bayou Moon
2. Fate's Edge
8th Series: The Iron Druid Chronicles
1. Hexed
2. Hammered
3. Tricked*
*Upcoming
Also considering: Mercy Thompson (BR), The BDB, Night Huntress, The Inheritance Trilogy, Stormwalker, Percy Jackson, Thursday Next, Stormwalker.
I can't contemplate more. I'll stop here.
Serial Reader Challenge
Duration: 2 Jan 2012 - 1 Jan 2013
Progress: 0/39
1) Jack the Page Ripper (15 books):
5 books from The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher
1. Summer Knight
2. Death Masks
3. Blood Rites
4. Dead Beat
5. Proven Guilty
4 Books from Mercy Thompson Series by Patricia Briggs
1. Iron Kissed
2. Bone Crossed
3. Silver Borne
4. River Marked
3 books from
3 from 3rd
2 from 4th
1 from 5th
2) Una-book-bomber (5 books):
chick-lit:
romance:
mystery:
pnr/urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi:
young adult: Infinite Days by Rebecca Maizel
3) Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
Try out a new author
4) Author-ican Psycho (1 book):
Try a book from the author you've "given up" on - call it one more try. It can be the same series you previously found only so-so, or a totally different series by the same author. It's up to you.
5) Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (1 book):
Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing it for later.
Just read it already. Go on!
6) The Book Strangler (12 books):
Psy-Changeling Series By Nalini Singh
1. Slave to Sensation
2. Caressed By Ice
3. Visions of Heat
4. Mine to Possess
5. Hostage to Pleasure
6. Branded by Fire
7. Blaze of Memory
8. Bonds of Justice
9. Play of Passion
10 Kiss of Snow
11. Tangle of Need
12a. “Beat of Temptation” in An Enchanted Season
12b. “Stroke of Enticement” in The Magical Christmas Cat
12c. "Whisper of Sin" in Burning Up
7) 3rd Degree (3 books):
Read a trilogy. An old fashioned trilogy that wraps up at book 3.
BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
Eona: The Last Dragoneye by Allison Goodman
My On-Going Series 1. The Edge Series by Ilona Andrews
✔ 1. On the Edge
2. Bayou Moon
3. Fate's Edge
2. Alpha and Omega by Patricia Briggs
✔ 1. On the Prowl
✔ 2. Cry Wolf
✔ 3. Hunting Ground
4. Fair Game
3. Mercy Thompson Series by Patricia Briggs
✔ 1. Moon Called
✔ 2. Blood Bound
✔ 3. Iron Kissed
✔ 4. Bone Crossed
5. Silver Borne
6. River Marked
4. Iron Seas by Meljean Brook
✔ 1. Here There Be Monsters
✔ 2. The Iron Duke
3. Heart of Steel
5. The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher
✔ 1. Storm Front
✔ 2. Fool Moon
✔ 3. Grave Peril
✔4. Summer Knight
5. Death Masks
6. Blood Rites
7. Dead Beat
8. Proven Guilty
9. White Night
10. Small Favor
11. Turn Coat
12. Changes
13. Ghost Story
6. Kushiel's Legacy by Jacqueline Carey
✔ 1. Kushiel's Dart
✔ 2. Kushiel's Chosen
✔ 3. Kushiel's Avatar
✔ 4. Kushiel's Scion
✔5. Kushiel's Justice
6. Kushiel's Mercy
7. Naamah's Kiss
8. Naamah's Curse
9. Naamah's Blessing
7. Thursday Next By Jasper Fforde
✔ 1. The Eyre Affair
2. Lost in a Good Book
3. The Well of Lost Plots
4. Something Rotten
5. First Among Sequels
6. One of Our Thursdays Is Missing
8. Charlie Madigan by Kelly Gay
✔ 1. The Better Part of Darkness
2. The Darkest Edge of Dawn
3. The Hour of Dust and Ashes
4. Shadows Before the Sun
9. Elder Races by Thea Harrison
✔ 1. Dragon Bound
✔ 2. Storm's Heart
3. Serpent's Kiss
4. True Colors - Novella
5. Oracle's Moon
✔ 10. Hex Hall Series by Rachel Hawkins
1. Hex Hall
2. Demonglass
3. Spell Bound
11. Symphony of ages by Elizabeth Haydon
✔ 1. Rhapsody: Child of Blood
✔2. Prophecy: Child of Earth
3. Destiny: Child of the Sky
4. The Assassin King
5. Requiem for the Sun
6. Elegy for a Lost Star
12. The Iron Druid Chronicles by Kevin Hearne
✔ 1. Hounded
✔2. Hexed
3. Hammered
4. Tricked
13. Stormwalker by Allyson James
✔ 1. Stormwalker
2. Firewalker
3. Shadow Walker
14. The Inheritance Trilogy by N. K. Jemisin
✔ 1. The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms
2. The Broken Kingdoms
3. The Kingdom of Gods
15. Nine Kingdoms by Lynn Kurland
✔ 1. Star of the Morning
2. The Mage's Daughter
3. Princess of the Sword
4. A Tapestry of Spells: A Novel of the Nine Kingdoms
5. Spellweaver: A Novel of the Nine Kingdoms
6. Gift of Magic
16. A Song of Ice & Fire by George R. R. Martin
✔ 1. A Game of Thrones
2. A Clash of Kings
3. A Storm of Swords
4. A Feast for Crows
5. A Dance With Dragons
17. Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan
✔ 1. The Lightning Thief
✔ 2. The Sea of Monsters
3. The Titan's Curse
4. The Battle of the Labyrinth
5. The Last Olympian
18. Night Angel Trilogy by Brent Weeks
✔ 1. The Way of Shadows
✔ 2. Shadow's Edge
3. Beyond the Shadows
✔ 4. Perfect Shadow: A Night Angel Novella
TO CONSIDER:
1. The Black Dagger Brotherhood
2. Lords of the Underworld
RRRC: 2012 Chubby Chunkster Challenge ~ Mor-book-ly Obese ~ Round 2
Total: 8/8
1. For You by Kristen Ashley - 493 pgs - 23 Mar - ★★★★
2. At Peace by Kristen Ashley - 568 pgs - 24 Mar - ★★★★
3. The Rose Garden by Susanna Kearsley - 476 pgs - 16 Apr - ★★★★
4. The Witness by Nora Roberts - 492 pgs - 18 Apr - ★★★★
5. Prophecy: Child of Earth by Elizabeth Haydon - 697 pgs - 18 Apr - ★★★★
6. Graceling by Kristin Cashore - 471 pgs - 25 Apr - ★★★★
7. Let the Right One In by John Ajvide Lindqvist - 472 pgs - 18 May - ★★★
8. Percepliquis by Michael J. Sullivan - 620 pgs - 18 Jul - ★★★★
SRC Reading Challenge - Post 15.1 I did It!:
5.2 Do It Again!:
5.3 Sail Away! :
1. His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik
5.4 In Honor of Your Birthday!
Page 31!
Authors: Nalini Singh, Sophie Kinsella, Gillian Flynn, J. K. Rowling, Diana Gabaldon, GRRM, Scott Westerfeld
5.5 By the Sea
5.6 An Apple a Day
5.7 What's Your Name Again?
Female Top 2: Patricia
1. Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs
5.8 Festival of Lights
Cover with lights
5.9 Colder AND Bigger!
5.10 What Else Can I Read?
10.1 Show You Care, Be Aware
10.2 Trick or Treat!
10.3 Moniker Challenge
10.4 Water Signs
10.5 Time Warp
1. Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
2. Anything by Susanna Kearsley
10.6 The Rocky Horror Picture Show
10.7 School Supplies
10.8 Fall TV
10.9 9...10...11
10.10 Back to School
Any book between 2000 & 2009
15.1 See the Sea?
Landlocked:
1. Heidi by Johanna Spyri - Switzerland
2. Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld - Hungary?
3. Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor - Czech Republic
Sea Surrounded Pretty much anything
15.2 On Pins and Needles
A (Suspense) Delusion in Death by J.D. Robb
B (New Release) Ashes of Honor by Seanan McGuire
15.3 Bookends
Authors:
Susan Elizabeth Phillips
Suzanne Collins
Neil Gaiman
15.4 Bond, James Bond
15.5 A Drop in the Bucket
(More than 10 books) Death Masks by Jim Butcher
15.6 Chasin' Those Clouds Away
15.7 Show Your Stripes
(Tiger in the title) Tiger Eye by Marjorie M. Liu
15.8 'Cause This Is Thriller
15.9 Starry, Starry Night
15.10 Fancy Free
SRC Reading Challenge - Post 2
20.1 Most Improved
20.2 Rookie on Top
20.3 Best Review
20.4 Author! Author!
20.5 Bigger Is Better
20.6 Seasoned Reader
20.7 Shorter is Sweeter
20.8 It's My Birthday
20.9 Lucky Me! -
20.10 Group Reads
30.1 Ms. Anderson's task: How Do I Say This...?
30.2 Sheila/Kathy G's task: Goodreads - Good Friends
For Fantasy:
1. The Last Unicorn by Peter S. Beagle
2. Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
3. The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien
For Mystery:
1. Every Breath You Take by Judith McNaught
2. The Beach Trees by Karen White
30.3 Donna Jo's Task: Back by Popular Demand
1. Shannon Butcher & Jim Butcher
30.4 DLMRose's task: They Must Know Something
Paranormal Fanatics:
1. Grimspace by Ann Aguirre
2. Archangel's Blade by Nalini Singh
The Sword & Laser:
1. Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
2. Elantris by Brandon Sanderson
3. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
30.5 30.5 -- Butterflycager's task: Fall Shelf-Cleaning
2 from {Historical Fiction, Ann Aguirre, or Big Book>500)
30.6 Keltie Lee's task: Reading through Disneyworld
To choose two from: {Fantasy, Historical, Sci-fi, Horror, Fiction, YA}
30.7 Sassafrass's task: Title Train
1. The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen & The Queen of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner
30.8 Laurie ME's task:
30.9 Sandy's task: Fall Happenings
College Bound:
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Mythology by Edith Hamilton
Political Thrillers:
1. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
2. The Angel Experiment by James Patterson
30.10 Delicious Dee/Fran's task:
Two from: {Science-Fiction, Horror, 3rd/7th in series, Romance}
30.11 Peebee's task:
To choose 2:
1A: Ain't She Sweet by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
6A: Archangel's Storm by Nalini Singh (Goodreads Author)
5A: Movie Books
1. A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin - to be confirmed
2. Anything by Nora Roberts
3A: Three Full names:
1. The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
2. Megan Whalen Turner
30.12 Coralie's task:
4. North of Beautiful by Justina Chen (To be approved)
10. Magic Lost, Trouble Found by Lisa Shearin (Approved)
Romance Readers Reading Challenges
Books mentioned in this topic
The Beach Trees (other topics)Every Breath You Take (other topics)
Magic Lost, Trouble Found (other topics)
Ella Enchanted (other topics)
The Fellowship of the Ring (other topics)
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Index
1. Series Tracker
2. 2012 PIFM
3. Challenge Tracker
4. BOM/Buddy Reads Tracker
5. Random List Challenge