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Featured Author Challenge 1.) January 2012 - Maya Banks - Blame the Rain (1/12) *** & Sweet Surrender (1/21) ****
2.) February 2012 - Jayne Ann Krentz - A Passionate Business by Stephanie James (2/12) ***
3.) March 2012 - Jude Deveraux - book (date) star
4.) April 2012 - Robyn Carr - book (date) star
5.) May 2012 - Suzanne Brockmann - book (date) star
6.) June 2012 - Susan Mallery - book (date) star
7.) July 2012 - Fern Michaels - book (date) star
8.) August 2012 - Jeaniene Frost - book (date) star
9.) September 2012 - Lisa Jackson - book (date) star
10.) October 2012 - Heather Graham - book (date) star
11.) November 2012 - - book (date) star
12.) December 2012 - - book (date) star
Pick-It-For-Me-Challenges1.) January - (Eimeriia~) - Sweet Surrender by Maya Banks (1/21) ****
2.) February - (Elke) - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson (2/18) ****
3.) March - (Melissa **)
4.) April *** SKIP ***
5.) May *** SKIP ***
6.) June - (Lekshmy) - Outlaw Love by Judith Stacy (6/13) ***
7.) July - (Rena) -
8.) August *** SKIP ***
9.) September - (Lauren)
10.) October * * SKIP * *
11.) November - ()
12.) December - ()
Personal Challenge based on RRRC's 3rd Reading Tournament: Follow the Leader - 2012 - Edition
Track #1 (5* start):
[1. [book:] by
Track #2 (4* start):
1. by
Track #3 (3* start):
1. by
Track #4 (2* start):
1. by
RRRC Birthday Calendar
2012 January Monthly Challenge - Participant's ThreadJanuary 2012
January 1 - 31, 2012
5 / 10 read
1. 'J' is for January: ~ skip
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3. Geography: South Africa ~ skip
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5. Friday the 13th: ~ skip
6. Elementary, my dear Watson: ~ skip
7. Year of the Dragon: ~ skip
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2012 February Monthly Challenge- Participant's ThreadFebruary Monthly Challenge
February 1 - 29, 2012
5 / 5 read
1. 'F" is for February: skip
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3. Geography: Arizona - skip
4. Leap Year: skip
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6.
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8. Judy Blume's Birthday: skip
9. National Cherry Month: skip
10.
2012 March Monthly Challenge March Monthly Challenge
March 1 - 31, 2012
4/5 Read
1. 'M' is for March: The Proposal by Mary Balogh (3/31) ****
2. Happy Birthday!:
3. Geography: Colorado
4. Third Month:
5. Popcorn Lover's Day: Another Woman by Margot Dalton (3/17) ***
6. Mardi Gras: Sew Kawaii!: 22 Simple Sewing Projects for Cool Kids of All Ages (3/24) ****
7. Single Parents' Day:
8. March Fo(u)rth! (4 Mar):
9. American Red Cross Month:
10. Reader's Choice: Playing the Game by Barbara Taylor Bradford (3/11) **
2012 April Monthly ChallengApril Monthly Challenge
April 1 - 30, 2012
0 / 3 Read
1. “A" is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a April birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. RRRC April Birthday List
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Kansas.
4. Fourth Month: Read a book that is the fourth in a series, has four words in the title or has the number four in the title.
5. Eight Track Tape Day - April 11: Read a book either written or set during or before the 1970s, or a book where music plays an important part in the storyline.
6. Earth Day - April 22: Read a book involving environmental issues, or where the H/h spend a significant amount of time outside and/or dealing with nature, or a book with a green cover.
7. Take a Chance Day - April 23: Read a book by a new (to you) author, or a book in a new (to you) series, or give a second chance to an author or series you’ve previously given up on.
8. Babe Ruth Day - April 27: Read a book with a sports theme/athlete, or a book with candy or other sweets on the cover.
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day - April 29: Read a book set on or near the water, or with a storyline revolving around food, or a short book.
10. Reader's Choice:
2012 May Monthly ChallengMay Monthly Challenge
May 1 - 31, 2012
0 / 0 Read
1. 'M' is for May: Read a book that starts with the letter 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with the letter 'M'.
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a January birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. May Birthday List.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Ireland or a book that can be linked to Music, dance or poems (i.e the main character can be a dancer etc).
4. Cinco de Mayo (5 May): Read a book that has 5 words or is 5th in a series or takes place in Meixco.
5. May Day (May 1): Read a book that takes place in Summer or a book with flowers on the cover.
6. Recommitment Month: Read a book that you've given up on or give a second chance to the author.
7. Towel Day (25 May): Towel Day is celebrated as a tribute to Douglas Adams. Read any book by Douglas Adams or any science-fiction book.
8. Kentucky Derby: Read a book that has any horse race or a book that features horses prominently or a book that takes place in Kentucky.
9. Mother's Day: Read a book where the main character is a mother (single or expectant).
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
2012 June Monthly ChallengJune Monthly Challenge
June 1 - 30, 2012
5 / 5 Read
✓ 1. “J" is for June: Outlaw Love by Judith Stacy (6/13) ***
2. Happy Birthday!:
3. Geography: Greece
4. Sixth Month: sixth in a series
5. Donut Day: cooking/baking
6. Repeat Day - Repeat Day: twins or a reread
✓ 7. Father's Day - June 17: The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate (6/15) ****
✓ 8. First Day of Summer - June 21: Never Love A Highlander by Maya Banks (6/4) *****
✓ 9. Helen Keller's Birthday Found by Sarah Prineas (6/1) ****
✓ 10. Reader's Choice: Sacrificial Magic by Stacia Kane (6/28) ***
2012 July Monthly ChallengeJuly Monthly Challenge
July 1 - July 31, 2012
4 / 4 ** DONE **
✓ 1. 'J' is for July: Wicked Business by Janet Evanovich (7/6) ***
2. Happy Birthday!:
3. Geography: Saudi Arabia
4. 7th Month: prime number in a series
✓ 5. Fourth of July: Backfire by Catherine Coulter (7/15) ****
6. Tour de France/Summer Olympics: athletic event
7. All or Nothing Day: stand alone book
8. I Forgot Day: to-read so long
✓ 9. Ugly Truck Day: Fated by Alyson Noel (7/31) ***
✓ 10. Reader's Choice: Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward (7/25) ****
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/9...August Monthly Challenge
This thread is for the participants to post their list and update their progress. The suggestions thread is located HERE.
1. “A" is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an August birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. RRRC August Birthday List
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Oklahoma. OR, Oklahoma’s economy is primarily based on agriculture and energy production (Oil, Natural Gas, Wind), and the largest cultural influence is Native American – in fact, the name Oklahoma is derived from the Choctaw words for “red man”. So, choose a book that involves farming or ranching, the energy field, or has a Native American character or theme.
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Read a book in which at least one main character is in (or recently discharged from) the military, or a book set on or near the water.
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Read a book where a sibling or a best friend play an important role in the storyline.
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Read a romance novel – complete with HEA (it’s a hardship, I know…).
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16: Read a book that is funny or otherwise makes you smile.
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Read a book in which one of the main characters is over 40 years old (and yes, vampires and other paranormal creatures count), or a book where a grandparent plays an important role in the storyline.
9. National Dog Day – August 26: Read a book in which an animal plays an important part in the storyline, or a book about shapeshifters.
10. Reader's Choice:
Challenge Duration: August 1 to August 31, 2012
September Monthly Challengehttp://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...
1. 'S' is for September: Read a book that starts with 'S' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'S'.
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a September birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. September Birthday List
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Austria. Austria is dominated by the Alps; it has also produced a number of scientists. Read a book set in the mountains or a book with science theme (such as main characters being scientists etc)
4. National Beheading Day: Read a book whose cover has its models' head cut off.
5. Neither Rain Nor Snow Day: Read a book where one of the characters is a mail guy or a book which has a written form of communication (letters, email, SMS etc)
6. Be Kind to Editors and Writers Month: Read a book where a character is in the writing field (author, writer, journalist, publisher, editor, etc)
7. Read a Book Day: Read a book that you have been meaning to read or a book that has been neglected in a series or a challenge or a random book that caught your fancy when you were browsing.
8. 9/11: Read a book set in the aftermath of a terrorist attack or books where the main characters are affected by any terrorist attack (Ex: 9/11 attacks) or a post-apocalyptic book.
9. National Hispanic Heritage Month: Read a Hispanic or a book by one or a book with Hispanic character.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...October Monthly Challenge
This thread is for the participants to post their list and update their progress. The suggestions thread is located HERE.
1. “O" is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an October birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. RRRC October Birthday List
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Maine. OR, Maine is known for its fishing industry and picturesque fishing villages and also for its vast wilderness areas – so, read a book involving the fishing/seafood industry, or a book set in a small coastal town, on the ocean, or in a wilderness area.
4. Mad Hatter Day (October 6) Read a book with a character that might be considered to be crazy, or a book with a hat on the cover.
5. National Angel Food Cake Day (October 10): Read a book with a character that is an angel, or a book where food or the food industry somehow plays an important part in the plot, or has food on the cover.
6. Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day (October 11): Read a book where a character’s job or occupation plays an important part in the storyline, or a book with a toy on the cover.
7. White Cane Safety Day (October 15): Read a book with a character that has a disability or injury, or a book where a character is involved in public safety (police officer, firefighter, etc.)
8. Wear Something Gaudy Day (October 17): Read a book with a character who is obsessed with (or at least very interested in) clothing or fashion, or a book with a brightly colored cover.
9. Halloween (October 31): Read a paranormal romance, or a book with a character that is hiding something, or is not as he/she appears to be.
10. Reader's Choice:
2012 A-Z Book Challenge2012 A-Z Book Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
/ 26 read
A - Another Woman by Margot Dalton (3/17) ***
B - Blame the Rain by Maya Banks (1/12) ***
C - Changes by Danielle Steel (1/19) ***
D - The Darkest Surrender by Gena Showalter (2/11) ****
E -
F -
G - The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson (2/18) ****
H -
I - I Remember My Circus by Tom S. Figueiredo (2/28) ****
J -
K -
L - A Lady Awakened by Cecilia Grant (1/11) ****
M -
N -
O - Outlaw Love by Judith Stacy (6/13) ***
P - A Passionate Business by Stephanie James (2/12) ***
Q -
R -
S - Sweet Surrender by Maya Banks (1/21) ****
T -
U -
V -
W - When Christmas Comes by Debbie Macomber (1/14) ****
X -
Y -
Z -
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2012 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge2012 Create-Your-Own Reading Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012
Wedded Books Challenge:
0 / 48 books
Something Old -
1.) A Passionate Business by Stephanie James (2/12) ***
2.) Playing the Game by Barbara Taylor Bradford (3/11) **
3.) Another Woman by Margot Dalton (3/17) ***
4.)
Something New -
1.) A Lady Awakened by Cecilia Grant (1/11) ****
2.) Sweet Surrender by Maya Banks (1/21) ****
3.) The Darkest Surrender by Gena Showalter (2/11) ****
4.) Sew Kawaii!: 22 Simple Sewing Projects for Cool Kids of All Ages (3/24) ****
5.) The Proposal by Mary Balogh (3/31) ****
6.)
Something Borrowed -
1.) When Christmas Comes by Debbie Macomber (1/14) ****
2.) The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson (2/18) ****
3.) Dewey: There's a Cat in the Library! by Vicki Myron (2/19) ****
4.) Another Woman by Margot Dalton (3/17) ***
5.)
Something Blue -
1.) Changes by Danielle Steel (1/19) ***
2.) I Remember My Circus by Tom S. Figueiredo (2/28) ****
3.)
2012 End-of-Series Countdown Challenge2012 End-of-Series Countdown Challenge
Countdown from January 12 - December 21, 2012
1 / 24 +
Options:
Lord of the Underworld by Gena Showalter
✔ The Darkest Surrender (2/11) ****
The Darkest Seduction
Demonica by Larissa Ione
Eternity Embraced
Sin Undone
Demonica: Overkill
Seven Kingdoms by Kristin Cashore
Fire
Bitterblue
Trylle Trilogy by Amanda Hocking
Torn
Ascend
Parasol Protectorate by Gail Carriger
Blameless
Heartless
Timeless
Three Worlds by Jacquelyn Frank
Seduce Me in Flames
Seduce Me in Shadows
Heart of Texas by Debbie Macomber
Lone Star Baby
Promise, Texas
Return To Promise
Mark of the Vampire by Laura Wright
Eternal Kiss
Eternal Captive
Eternal Beast
Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas
Rainshadow Road
Griffin Bay
Dream Lake
Fallen Angels by J.R. Ward
Envy
Rapture
Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
Crescendo
Silence
Lucy Valentine by Heather Webber
Deeply, Desperately
Absolutely, Positively
The Chosen Ones by Christina Dodd
Chains of Ice
Chains of Fire
Dream Trilogy by Nora Roberts
Holding the Dream
Finding the Dream
Phoenix Chronicles by Lori Handeland
Chaos Bites
Demons at the Gates
Faerie Path by Frewin Jones
The Enchanted Quest
The Charmed Return
Knight Miscellany by Gaelen Foley
Devil Takes a Bride
One Night of Sin
His Wicked Kiss
Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles
Rules of Attraction
Chain Reaction
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A goal of 125 - 150 books (depending on if I get the job I am trying for)
I will track:
Monthly Challenge
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Monthly Featured Author
At least one
Yearly
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