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message 251: by [deleted user] (last edited Jun 28, 2012 11:12PM) (new)

JUNE 2012 READING CHALLENGE
8
out of 8

✔ 1. “J" is for June: Half-Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout [6/19/2012] *****
✔ 2. Happy Birthday Ashwaq!: The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa [6/14/2012] *****
✔ 3. Geography: Pandora's Key by Nancy Richardson Fischer [6/21/2012] **
✔ 6. Repeat Day: Bloodlines by Richelle Mead [6/8/2012] *****
✔ 7. Father's Day: Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher [6/28/2012] *****
✔ 8. First Day of Summer: The Vincent Boys by Abbi Glines [6/11/2012] ****
✔ 9. Helen Keller's Birthday: Bared to You by Sylvia Day [6/2/2012] ****
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Sweet Evil by Wendy Higgins [6/3/2012] **

Bared to You (Crossfire, #1) by Sylvia Day Sweet Evil (The Sweet Trilogy, #1) by Wendy Higgins Bloodlines (Bloodlines, #1) by Richelle Mead The Vincent Boys (The Vincent Boys, #1) by Abbi Glines The Immortal Rules (Blood of Eden, #1) by Julie Kagawa Half-Blood (Covenant, #1) by Jennifer L. Armentrout Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher Pandora's Key (The Key Trilogy, #1) by Nancy Richardson Fischer



message 252: by Bookchaser (new)

Bookchaser | 2020 comments 2012 June Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed


01. “J" is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz 06/23/12
02. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a June birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf. To change up your choices a bit, this month choose a June birthday celebrant whose name/nickname starts with the letter before your initial in the alphabet. If no one has that letter, choose someone with the closest letter to it alphabetically, just not your letter.
Happy Birthday Angie! (June 17)
Obsession Untamed by Pamela Palmer 06/07/12
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Greece. OR/ Greece is well known for its beautiful beaches, fabulous art, and the Greek Gods – read a book that has beaches, art or Greek mythology as a significant element.
Scoundrel by Zoë Archer 06/10/12
04. Sixth Month: Read a book that is the sixth in a series, has six words in the title or has the number six in the title.
Darkfire Kiss by Deborah Cooke 06/28/12
05. Donut Day (June 1); Chocolate Ice Cream Day (June 7); National Jelly-filled Donut Day (June 8); Peanut Butter Cookie Day (June 12); Fudge Day (June 16): Read a book in which cooking/baking is an important part of the book, that takes place in a bakery or restaurant, or whose main character is a dentist!
Falling For Gracie by Susan Mallery 06/03/12
06. Repeat Day (June3!) Repeat Day (June 3!): Read a book about twins, in which a word is repeated in the title, or reread an old favorite
The Perfect Waltz by Anne Gracie 06/20/12
07. Father's Day (June 17) : Read a book involving a single father, written from the male perspective or the presence or lack of father is a significant part of the story.
Harbor Lights by Sherryl Woods 06/14/12
08. First Day of Summer (June 21): Read a book about a summer love or that takes place during the summer.
Summer Days by Susan Mallery 06/22/12
09. Helen Keller's Birthday (June 27): Read a book with a main character that has a handicap of some sort (blindness, in a wheelchair, mutism, etc.), or has overcome an accident or other traumatic event.
Yours Until Dawn by Teresa Medeiros 06/13/12
10. Reader's Choice:
Just Over the Mountain by Robyn Carr 06/11/12



Running Hot (Arcane Society, # 5) by Jayne Ann Krentz Obsession Untamed (Feral Warriors, #2) by Pamela Palmer Scoundrel (The Blades of the Rose, #2) by Zoe Archer Darkfire Kiss (Dragonfire, #6) by Deborah Cooke Falling For Gracie (Los Lobos, #2) by Susan Mallery The Perfect Waltz (The Merridew Sisters, #2) by Anne Gracie Harbor Lights (Chesapeake Shores, #3) by Sherryl Woods Summer Days (Fool's Gold, #7) by Susan Mallery Yours Until Dawn by Teresa Medeiros Just Over the Mountain (Grace Valley Trilogy, #2) by Robyn Carr



message 253: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Leslie, Jane, Aleksandra & Bookchaser!!!!


message 254: by Kerstin (new)

Kerstin Congrats, everyone!


message 255: by Kerstin (new)

Kerstin RRRC June Monthly Challenge
3/3 Completed

1. “J" is for June:
Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich 28/06/12 ★★★
3. Geography (Greece): Marked by Elizabeth Naughton 26/6/12 ★★★
10. Reader's Choice: The Constant Princess by Philippa Gregory 21/06/12 ★★

Explosive Eighteen (Stephanie Plum, #18) by Janet Evanovich The Constant Princess by Philippa Gregory Marked (Eternal Guardians, #1) by Elisabeth Naughton


message 256: by Susan (susayq ~) (new)

Susan (susayq ~) (susayq) | 741 comments June Challenge - I'm done for the month!
7/xx

1. J is for June What the Lady Wants by Jennifer Crusie 6/6/12
3. Geography character from Greece Fluke: Or, I Know Why the Winged Whale Sings by Christopher Moore 6/3/12
4. Sixth Month Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh 6/24/12
5.Donut Day Sweet Talk by Susan Mallery 6/28/12
7. Father's Day Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn 6/10/12
9. Helen Keller's Birthday heroine is deaf in her left ear Seven Years to Sin by Sylvia Day 6/4/12
10. Reader's ChoiceBlaze of Memory by Nalini Singh 6/26/12

Read:
Blaze of Memory (Psy-Changeling, #7) by Nalini Singh Seven Years to Sin by Sylvia Day Mistress of Rome (Rome, #1) by Kate Quinn Sweet Talk (Bakery Sisters, #1) by Susan Mallery Branded by Fire (Psy-Changeling, #6) by Nalini Singh Fluke Or, I Know Why the Winged Whale Sings by Christopher Moore What the Lady Wants by Jennifer Crusie


message 257: by Susan (new)

Susan (scoutmomskf) | 1843 comments 10/10 DONE!!!



1. “J" is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Impossible to Resist by Janice Maynard Impossible to Resist - Janice Maynard (HD #2164 - June 2012) 06/01/2012 (Janice)

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a June birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf. To change up your choices a bit, this month choose a June birthday celebrant whose name/nickname starts with the letter before your initial in the alphabet. If no one has the that letter, choose someone with the closest letter to it alphabetically, just not your letter. RRRC June Birthday List
And One Last Thing ... by Molly Harper And One Last Thing - Molly Harper (Gallery Press - Aug2010) 06/03/2012 (Rena)

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Greece. OR/ Greece is well known for its beautiful beaches, fabulous art, and the Greek Gods – read a book that has beaches, art or Greek mythology as a significant element.
The Texas Rancher's Vow & Found One Baby The Texas Rancher's Vow\Found One Baby by Cathy Gillen Thacker The Texas Rancher's Vow - Cathy Gillen Thacker (HAR #1412 - July 2012) 06/20/2012 (art/sculpture)

4. Sixth Month: Read a book that is the sixth in a series, has six words in the title or has the number six in the title.
Fortune's Perfect Match by Allison Leigh Fortune's Perfect Match - Allison Leigh (HSE #2191 - June 2012) 06/07/2012 (sixth in series)

5. Donut Day - June 1; Chocolate Ice Cream Day - June 7; National Jelly-filled Donut Day June 8; Peanut Butter Cookie Day - June 12; Fudge Day - June 16: Read a book in which cooking/baking is an important part of the book, that takes place in a bakery or restaurant, or whose main character is a dentist!
Too Hot To Touch (Rising Star Chef, #1) by Louisa Edwards Too Hot to Touch - Louisa Edwards (St Martin's - Aug 2011) 06/28/2012 (chef competition)

6. Repeat Day - June 3! Repeat Day - June 3! Read a book about twins, in which a word is repeated in the title, or reread an old favorite
Thunder Horse Heritage by Elle James Thunder Horse Heritage - Elle James (HI #1357 - June 2012) 06/13/2012 (twin)

7. Father's Day - June 17: Read a book involving a single father, written from the male perspective or the presence or lack of father is a significant part of the story.
The Renegade Cowboy Returns & Texas Lullaby The Renegade Cowboy Returns\Texas Lullaby by Tina Leonard The Renegade Cowboy Returns - Tina Leonard (HAR #1411 - July 2012) 06/04/2012 (single father)

8. First Day of Summer - June 21: Read a book about a summer love, that takes place during the summer.
Summer Days (Fool's Gold, #7) by Susan Mallery Summer Days - Susan Mallery (HQN - June 2012) 06/25/2012 (summer)

9. Helen Keller's Birthday - June 27:Read a book with a main character that has a handicap of some sort (blindness, in a wheelchair, mutism, etc.), or has overcome an accident or other traumatic event.
Death of a Beauty Queen by Mallory Kane Death of a Beauty Queen - Mallory Kane (HI #1356 - June 2012) 06/15/2012 (amnesia after attempted murder)

10. Reader's Choice
The Wrangler by Lindsay McKenna The Wrangler - Lindsay McKenna (HQN - June 2012) 06/22/2012


My reviews can be found here Susan's 2012 Reading List as well as on my goodreads page


message 258: by Donna (new)

Donna | 250 comments 10/10

1. “J" is for June: Fools Rush In by Janice Thompson 6/21
2. Happy Birthday!: to tame a highland warrior by Karen Marie Moning 6/20
3. Geography: Bite of Silence 6/22
4. Sixth Month: Motorcycles, Sushi and one Strange Book 6/25
5. Donut Day - June 1; Chocolate Ice Cream Day - June 7; National Jelly-filled Donut Day June 8; Peanut Butter Cookie Day - June 12; Fudge Day - June 16: Wicked business 6/26
6. Repeat Day - June3! Sparkling One and Sassy One by Susan Mallery 6/27
7. Father's Day - June 17: Sunrise Point by Robyn Carr 6/7
8. First Day of Summer - June 21: Redwood Bend 6/3
9. Helen Keller's Birthday - June 27:Viscount in Her Bedroom 6/9
10. Reader's Choice - Hidden Summit 6/2


message 259: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Kerstin, Susan (susayq), Susan & Donna!!!!


message 260: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24334 comments Thanks Katharina, Sandra and Kerstin ;)


message 261: by Susan (susayq ~) (new)

Susan (susayq ~) (susayq) | 741 comments thanks, Sandra!


message 262: by Judithe (new)

Judithe | 392 comments I got my 5, and then some!

8/5 Read

1. “J" is for June: Silver-Tongued Devil by Jaye Wells 6/16/12

2. Happy Birthday, Judy!: At Home: A Short History of Private Life by Bill Bryson 6/12/12

3. Geography:

4. Sixth Month: By a Thread by Jennifer Estep 6/19/12

5. Donut Day - June 1; Chocolate Ice Cream Day - June 7; National Jelly-filled Donut Day June 8; Peanut Butter Cookie Day - June 12; Fudge Day - June 16:

6. Repeat Day - June3! Repeat Day - June 3! (old fave) Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh 6/14/12

7. Father's Day - June 17: The Ylem by Tatiana Vila 6/3/12

8. First Day of Summer - June 21:Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr 6/18/12

9. Helen Keller's Birthday - June 27: Envy by J. R. Ward 6/23/12

10. Reader's Choice Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead 6/9/12

The Ylem (The Ylem Trilogy, #1) by Tatiana Vila Thorn Queen (Dark Swan, #2) by Richelle Mead At Home A Short History of Private Life by Bill Bryson Bonds of Justice (Psy-Changeling, #8) by Nalini Singh Silver-Tongued Devil (Sabina Kane, #4) by Jaye Wells Fragile Eternity (Wicked Lovely, #3) by Melissa Marr By a Thread (Elemental Assassin, #6) by Jennifer Estep Envy (The Fallen Angels, #3) by J.R. Ward


message 263: by Tonya (new)

Tonya (pinklotus76) I'm in for 6!

6/6 FINISHED!!!

1: J is for June: White Lies by Jayne Ann Krentz 6/29

6. Repeat Day - June3! Repeat Day - June 3! The Creed Legacy by Linda Lael Miller6/9

7. Father's Day - June 17:Okay for Now by Gary D. Schmidt 6/17

5. Donut Day - June 1; Chocolate Ice Cream Day - June 7; National Jelly-filled Donut Day June 8; Peanut Butter Cookie Day - June 12; Fudge Day - June 16: Sugar Rush by Donna Kauffman 6/14

9. Helen Keller's Birthday - June 27: Wild Man Creek by Robyn Carr6/8

10. Reader's Choice:Black Hills by Nora Roberts 6/7

White Lies (Arcane Society, #2) by Jayne Ann Krentz The Creed Legacy (The Creed Cowboys, #3) by Linda Lael Miller Okay for Now by Gary D. Schmidt Sugar Rush by Julie Burchill Wild Man Creek (Virgin River, #14) by Robyn Carr Black Hills by Nora Roberts


message 264: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Judithe!


message 265: by Tonya (new)

Tonya (pinklotus76) Great job to all the participants!!! :)


message 266: by Wan (last edited Jun 29, 2012 09:36AM) (new)

Wan (wanwaddell) | 2081 comments I think I can..

JUNE MONTHLY CHALLENGE
6/8


1. “J" is for June: First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones 6/8 (4)
2. Happy Birthday! to Me ;) Alien in the Family by Gini Koch
3. Geo(Greece)- Greek Myth: The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole
4. 6th Month - 6th in series: Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian 6/28 (4)
6. Repeat Day - June3! Repeat Day - June 3! - Twins: Blue Bloods by Melissa De La Cruz 6/23 (3)
7.Father's Day(June 17) - Male's perspective: Cut & Run by Madeleine Urban & Abigail Roux 5/8 (4)
.8.First Day of Summer(June 21): Fifty Shades Freed by E.L. James 6/3 (4)
10. Reader's Choice: Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews 6/16 (4)

First Grave on the Right (Charley Davidson, #1) by Darynda Jones Alien in the Family (Katherine "Kitty" Katt, #3) by Gini Koch The Warlord Wants Forever (Immortals After Dark, #0,5) by Kresley Cole Ashes of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #6) by Lara Adrian Blue Bloods (Blue Bloods, #1) by Melissa de la Cruz Cut & Run (Cut & Run #1) by Abigail Roux Fifty Shades Freed (Fifty Shades, #3) by E.L. James Magic Burns (Kate Daniels, #2) by Ilona Andrews


message 267: by Dawn (Kat N Hat) (new)

Dawn (Kat N Hat) (katnhat) | 280 comments 5/5


1. “J" is for June: Lover Reborn, J.R. Ward 6/27/12
2. Happy Birthday!: Chelsea My Horizontal Life: A Collection of One-Night Stands, Chelsea Handler, 6/28/12
4. Sixth Month: Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night, Kresley Cole 6/19/12
7. Father's Day - June 17: Spell Bound, Rachel Hawkins 6/18/12
10. Reader's Choice- A Werewolf in Manhattan, Vicki Lewis Thompson 6/3/12


message 268: by Katharina (new)

Katharina | 802 comments Aleksandra, Bookchaser, Kerstin, 2 x Susan lol, Donna, Judithe, Tonya and Dawn (Kat N Hat)!


message 269: by Julianna (new)

Julianna (authorjuliannad) | 1888 comments Update 6/29

3. Geography: Devil May Cry by Sherrilyn Kenyon (6/12)★★★1/2

6. Repeat Day - June3! Prince Charming by Julie Garwood (6/19)★★★★1/2

7. Father's Day - June 17: Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas (6/24)★★★★★

10. Reader's Choice: A Socialite Scorned by Kerrie Droban (6/6)★★★★

Completed 4/10
Devil May Cry (Dark-Hunter, #12) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Prince Charming by Julie Garwood Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor (Friday Harbor, #1) by Lisa Kleypas A Socialite Scorned The Murder of a Tucson High-Roller by Kerrie Droban


message 270: by Erin (new)

Erin H 5/5 Done!!

J For June When He Was Wicked-Julia Quinn 6/19
Happy Birthday Danielle the Queen's Fool-Philippa Gregory 6/22
Sixth Month the Secret Passion of Simon Blackwell-Samantha James 6/22
First Day of Summer the Summer of You-Kate Noble 6/24
Reader's Choice Dark Angel-Mary Balogh 6/2

When He Was Wicked (Bridgertons, #6) by Julia Quinn The Queen's Fool by Philippa Gregory The Secret Passion of Simon Blackwell (McBride Family, #1) by Samantha James The Summer of You (The Blue Raven #2) by Kate Noble Dark Angel (Signet Regency Romance, AE 7953) (Dark Angel, #1) by Mary Balogh


message 271: by KarenF (new)

KarenF (cleocleveland) | 1099 comments I had to switch some books around but managed to finish. I needed to get the little cat & mouse cheerleaders. :)

8/8 Read - Complete

1. J is for June: The Duke's Perfect Wife by Jennifer Ashley 6/18/12
2. Greece: Enraptured by Elisabeth Naughton 6/16/12
3. Sixth Month: How to Woo a Reluctant Lady by Sabrina Jeffries 6/10/12
4. All Sorts of Food Day: Too Hot To Touch by Louisa Edwards 6/24/12
5. Father's Day: Kindling the Moon by Jenn Bennett 6/7/12
6. Summer Love: Oracle's Moon by Thea Harrison 6/28/12 (set in summer)
7. Helen Keller B-day: Straight from the Hip by Susan Mallery 6/8/12
8. My Choice: Academ's Fury by Jim Butcher 6/3/12

Unread: All Done!

Read: Academ's Fury (Codex Alera, #2) by Jim Butcher Kindling the Moon (Arcadia Bell, #1) by Jenn Bennett Straight from the Hip (Lone Star Sisters, #3) by Susan Mallery How to Woo a Reluctant Lady (Hellions of Halstead Hall, #3) by Sabrina Jeffries Enraptured (Eternal Guardians, #4) by Elisabeth Naughton The Duke's Perfect Wife (Highland Pleasures, #4) by Jennifer Ashley Too Hot To Touch (Rising Star Chef, #1) by Louisa Edwards Oracle's Moon (Elder Races, #4) by Thea Harrison


message 272: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Tonya, Dawn, Erin & KarenF!!!!


message 273: by Nina (last edited Jun 29, 2012 08:31PM) (new)

Nina (ridyananda) | 145 comments 2012 June Monthly Challenge
Duration June 1~June 30, 2012
6/9 Read


1. “J" is for June: Jane by April Lindner 06.10 Rating 4/5

2. Happy Birthday!: Happy birthday href="http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/27...! - Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione

3. Geography: The Goddess Hunt (The Goddess's Test #1.5) by Aimee Carter

4. Sixth Month : Twilight (The Mediator #6) by Meg Cabot 06.21 Rating 4/5

5. Donut Day : SKIP

6. Repeat Day : Stardust by Neil Gaiman 06.16 Rating 4/5

7. Father's Day : Immortal Awakening by KC Randall

8. First Day of Summer : 13 Little Blue Envelopes (Little Blue Envelopes #1) by Maureen Johnson 06.13 Rating 4/5

9. Hellen Keller's Birthday : Unspeakable by Sandra Brown 06.16 Rating 4/5

10. Reader's Choice : Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire 06.04 rating 5/5

Jane by April Lindner Pleasure Unbound (Demonica, #1) by Larissa Ione The Goddess Hunt (Goddess Test, #1.5) by Aimee Carter Twilight (The Mediator, #6) by Meg Cabot Stardust by Neil Gaiman Immortal Awakening by KC Randall Getting Over Garrett Delaney by Abby McDonald 13 Little Blue Envelopes (Little Blue Envelope, #1) by Maureen Johnson Unspeakable by Sandra Brown Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire

So it means I didn't finish my challenge *sigh*


message 274: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray Shazzy!


message 275: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments RRRC June 2012 Monthly Challenge

5/5 Completed FINISHED 25/6/12

1. “J" is for June: Jennifer Estep - Dark Frost 18/6/12 ★★★★★
2. Happy Birthday Tina!: Cry Wolf 25/6/12 ★★★★★
3. Sixth Month: Branded by Fire 21/6/12 ★★★★
4. Repeat Day - June3! Repeat Day - June 3!: Running Hot 9/6/12 ★★★★
5. Reader's Choice: Shadow Chase 4/6/12 ★★★★

Dark Frost (Mythos Academy, #3) by Jennifer Estep Cry Wolf (Alpha & Omega, #1) by Patricia Briggs Branded by Fire (Psy-Changeling, #6) by Nalini Singh Running Hot (Arcane Society, #5) by Jayne Ann Krentz Shadow Chase (Shadowchasers, #2) by Seressia Glass



message 276: by Allie (new)

Allie Winters June monthly challenge

I'm in for 8!
read: 8/8

2. Happy Birthday Tracy (closest I could come to a letter before A!): Veil of Midnight 6/15
3. Geography: Sins of the Night 6/12
4. Sixth Month: Seize the Night 6/11
6. Repeat Day : Fever 6/30
7. Father's Day: Unleash the Night 6/18
8. First Day of Summer: Midnight Rising 6/14
9. Helen Keller's Birthday: Mine to Possess 6/29
10. Reader's Choice: Insurgent 6/8

Veil of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #5) by Lara Adrian Sins of the Night (Dark-Hunter, #7) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Seize the Night (Dark-Hunter, #6) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Fever (The Chemical Garden, #2) by Lauren DeStefano Unleash the Night (Dark-Hunter, #8; Were-Hunter, #3) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Midnight Rising (Midnight Breed, #4) by Lara Adrian Mine to Possess (Psy-Changeling, #4) by Nalini Singh Insurgent (Divergent, #2) by Veronica Roth



message 277: by Amanda (new)

Amanda (shortie357) | 103 comments JUNE MONTHLY CHALLENGE
Duration: June 1st, 2012 - June 30th, 2012
Completed: 4/3

3. Geography:
The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks (6/19)

6. Repeat Day - June3! Repeat Day - June 3!: An Independent Wife by Linda Howard (6/21)

8. First Day of Summer - June 21: Summer Days by Susan Mallery (6/15)

10. Reader's Choice: How to Marry a Duke by Vicky Dreiling(6/30)


Summer Days (Fool's Gold, #7) by Susan Mallery The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks An Independent Wife by Linda Howard How to Marry a Duke (How To Series #1) by Vicky Dreiling



message 278: by Barbara ★ (new)

Barbara ★ | 3901 comments READ: 9/9


✔1. “J”: Janet Evanovich - Hero at Large 6/11
✔2. Happy Bday (FlibBityFLooB): Ascension - Caris Roane 6/9
✔3. Geography:Greece: The Huntress And The Sphinx - Ru Emerson (set in Greece) 6/29
✔4. Sixth Month: Bum Steer - Nancy Pickard (Jenny Cain #6) 6/5
5. Donut Day: SKIP (I'm dieting and don't even want to think about donuts!)
✔6. Repeat Day: Sahara - Clive Cussler 6/5
✔7. Father’s Day: Death Masks - Jim Butcher (male POV) 6/21
✔8. First Day of Summer: Never Too Hot - Bella Andre (set in summertime) 6/26
✔9. Helen Keller’s Bday: Move Heaven and Earth - Christina Dodd (hero is paralyzed) 6/22
✔10. Choice: Ravenous - V.K. Forrest 6/26
Hero at Large by Janet EvanovichAscension (The World of Ascension #1) by Caris RoaneThe Huntress And The Sphinx (Xena, Warrior Princess Ser.) by Ru EmersonBum Steer (Jenny Cain, #6) by Nancy PickardSahara (Dirk Pitt, #11) by Clive CusslerDeath Masks (The Dresden Files, #5) by Jim ButcherNever Too Hot (Hot Shots Men of Fire, #3) by Bella AndreMove Heaven and Earth  by Christina DoddRavenous (Clare Point, #4) by V.K. Forrest




message 279: by Joann (new)

Joann | 973 comments Congratulations to all the finishers!

I'm in for 7 this month.

RRRC JUNE MONTHLY CHALLENGE

Duration: June 1, 2012 - June 30, 2012

7/7 Read

Challenge Complete 06.30.12


1. “J" is for June: Honor's Splendour by Julie Garwood, 06.28.12 ★★★★
2. Happy Birthday Meme!: Valley of Silence by Nora Roberts, 06.11.12 ★★★★★
4. Sixth Month: 666 Park Avenue by Gabriella Pierce, 06.06.12 ★★★
5. Donut Day: Carrot Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke, 06.08.12 ★★★
6. Repeat Day: In Enemy Hands by David Weber, 06.30.12 ★★★★
9. Helen Keller's Birthday: The Duke And I by Julia Quinn, 06.19.12 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: The King's Mistress by Emma Campion, 06.03.12 ★★★★

Honor's Splendour by Julie Garwood Valley of Silence (Circle Trilogy, #3) by Nora Roberts 666 Park Avenue (666 Park Avenue, #1) by Gabriella Pierce Carrot Cake Murder (Hannah Swensen, #10) by Joanne Fluke In Enemy Hands (Honor Harrington, #7) by David Weber The Duke And I (Bridgertons, #1) by Julia Quinn The King's Mistress by Emma Campion



message 280: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Allison, Amanda, Barbara & Joann!!!!


message 281: by NayNay (new)

NayNay 10/10

1. “J" is for June: Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
the Other Tudors by Philippa Jones 06/01/12 ♥♥♥

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a June birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf. (Twila Marie Bergania's Bookself)
Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 06/07/12 ♥♥♥♥

3. Geography: Read a book that has beaches, art or Greek mythology as a significant element.
Spider Bones by Kathy Reichs 06/03/12 ♥♥

4. Sixth Month: Read a book that is the sixth in a series.
Branded as Trouble by Lorelei James 06/30/11 ♥♥

5. Donut Day - Read a book in which cooking/baking is an important part of the book.
Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes 06/15/12 ♥♥♥

6. Repeat Day - Read a book in which a word is repeated in the title.
Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin 06/27/12 ♥♥♥

7. Father's Day - June 17: Read a book involving a single father, written from the male perspective or the presence or lack of father is a significant part of the story.
Between Two Queens by Kate Emerson 06/02/12 ♥♥♥♥

8. First Day of Summer - Read a book that takes place during the summer.
Gallagher's Pride by M.K. McClintock 06/05/12 ♥♥♥♥

9. Helen Keller's Birthday - Read a book with a main character that has a handicap of some sort.
Brother Half Angel by Martin Roth 06/20/12 ♥♥♥

10. Reader's Choice
The Royal Decree by Kate Emerson 06/05/12 ♥♥♥♥

Finished....June 30/12


message 282: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, NayNay!


message 283: by Valorie (new)

Valorie  | 2218 comments Congrats to all the finishers!

10/10 Done Yay!

1. June: Jennifer Estep - Venom 6/25 ★★★★★
2. Happy B-Day Susinok: Trial by Fire by Jo Davis 6/27 ★★★★
3. Greece: The Darkest Secret by Gena Showalter 6/16 ★★★★★
4. Sixth Month: The Darkest Lie by Gena Showalter 6/7 ★★★★★
5. Food Theme: Sucker Punch by Sammi Carter 6/3 ★★★
6. Repeat Day: Dog Eat Dog by Laurien Berenson 6/19 ★★★
7. Father's Day: The Affinity Bridge by George Mann 6/30 ★★★
8. Summer: Breathless on the Beach by Wendy Etherington ★★★
9. Helen Keller: Shadow Marked by AJE 6/28 ★★★
10. My Choice: Murder in a Basket by Amanda Flower 6/11 ★★★★

Venom (Elemental Assassin, #3) by Jennifer Estep Trial by Fire (Firefighters of Station Five, #1) by Jo Davis The Darkest Secret (Lords of the Underworld, #7) by Gena Showalter The Darkest Lie (Lords of the Underworld, #6) by Gena Showalter Sucker Punch (A Candy Shop Mystery, #5) by Sammi Carter Dog Eat Dog (Melanie Travis Mysteries, #3) by Laurien Berenson The Affinity Bridge by George Mann Breathless on the Beach by Wendy Etherington Shadow Marked (Demon Bound, #1) by Anna J. Evans Murder in a Basket by Amanda Flower


message 284: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Valorie!


message 285: by Wan (last edited Jul 01, 2012 08:23AM) (new)

Wan (wanwaddell) | 2081 comments Didn's finish. 6 out of 8 Ain't bad I guess. :(

Congrats to everyone who finished!

JUNE MONTHLY CHALLENGE
6/8


1. “J" is for June: First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones 6/8 (4)
2. Happy Birthday! to Me ;) Alien in the Family by Gini Koch
3. Geo(Greece)- Greek Myth: The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole
4. 6th Month - 6th in series: Ashes of Midnight by Lara Adrian 6/28 (4)
6. Repeat Day - June3! Repeat Day - June 3! - Twins: Blue Bloods by Melissa De La Cruz 6/23 (3)
7.Father's Day(June 17) - Male's perspective: Cut & Run by Madeleine Urban & Abigail Roux 5/8 (4)
.8.First Day of Summer(June 21): Fifty Shades Freed by E.L. James 6/3 (4)
10. Reader's Choice: Magic Burns by Ilona Andrews 6/16 (4)

First Grave on the Right (Charley Davidson, #1) by Darynda Jones Alien in the Family (Katherine "Kitty" Katt, #3) by Gini Koch The Warlord Wants Forever (Immortals After Dark, #0,5) by Kresley Cole Ashes of Midnight (Midnight Breed, #6) by Lara Adrian Blue Bloods (Blue Bloods, #1) by Melissa de la Cruz Cut & Run (Cut & Run #1) by Abigail Roux Fifty Shades Freed (Fifty Shades, #3) by E.L. James Magic Burns (Kate Daniels, #2) by Ilona Andrews


message 286: by Julianna (last edited Jul 01, 2012 10:30AM) (new)

Julianna (authorjuliannad) | 1888 comments Final Update 7/1

3. Geography: Devil May Cry by Sherrilyn Kenyon (6/12)★★★1/2

4. Sixth Month: Temptation Ridge by Robyn Carr (6/30)★★★★★

6. Repeat Day - June3! Prince Charming by Julie Garwood (6/19)★★★★1/2

7. Father's Day - June 17: Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas (6/24)★★★★★

10. Reader's Choice: A Socialite Scorned by Kerrie Droban (6/6)★★★★

Completed 5/10
Devil May Cry (Dark-Hunter, #12) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Prince Charming by Julie Garwood Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor (Friday Harbor, #1) by Lisa Kleypas A Socialite Scorned The Murder of a Tucson High-Roller by Kerrie Droban


Turtlecollector Dennis | 195 comments Finished 8 after all.

Timeframe: June 2012
Completed: 8/8


1. What Doesn't Kill You by Iris Johansen 6/6/12 3♥
2. Julie: The Summer Garden by Sherryl Woods 6/17/12 4♥
4. Double Dexter by Jeff Lindsay
6. Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese 6/12/12 3♥
7. One Step Away by Sherryl Woods 6/10/12 3♥
8. There Goes the Bride by Lori Wilde 6/1/12 3♥
9. Honeysuckle Summer by Sherryl Woods 6/10/12 4♥
10. Guilt by Degrees: A Novel by Marcia Clark 6/2/12 4♥


message 288: by Amanda A (new)

Amanda A | 769 comments 10/10 Completed


“J" is for June: Double Play by Jill Shalvis 6/9
Happy Birthday, Angie!: Touch of Frost by Jennifer Estep 6/20
Geography (mythology): The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter 6/3
Sixth Month: Temptation Ridge by Robyn Carr 6/24
Donut Day - June 1; Chocolate Ice Cream Day - June 7; National Jelly-filled Donut Day June 8; Peanut Butter Cookie Day - June 12; Fudge Day - June 16: Brownies and Broomsticks by Bailey Cates 6/30
Repeat Day - June3! Repeat Day - June 3!: Only Mine by Susan Mallery 6/7
Father's Day - June 17: Dockside by Susan Wiggs 6/2
First Day of Summer - June 21: The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han 6/8
Helen Keller's Birthday - June 27: The Backup Plan by Sherryl Woods 6/5
Reader's Choice: The Magic of You by Johanna Lindsey 6/28

Double Play (Pacific Heat, #1) by Jill Shalvis Touch of Frost (Mythos Academy, #1) by Jennifer Estep The Darkest Whisper (Lords of the Underworld, #4) by Gena Showalter Temptation Ridge (Virgin River, #6) by Robyn Carr Brownies and Broomsticks (A Magical Bakery Mystery #1) by Bailey Cates Only Mine (Fool's Gold, #4) by Susan Mallery Dockside (Lakeshore Chronicles, #3) by Susan Wiggs The Summer I Turned Pretty (Summer, #1) by Jenny Han The Backup Plan by Sherryl Woods The Magic of You by Johanna Lindsey


message 289: by Katharina (new)

Katharina | 802 comments Julie, Erin, KarenF, nina, Shazzy, Sandra, Allison, Amanda, Barbara, Jann, NayNay, Valorie, Wan, Kirsten and Amanda A!


message 290: by Cathy (new)

Cathy Galloway | 700 comments RRRC JUNE MONTHLY CHALLENGE
Completed 10/10

1. “J" is for June: Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'. James, Eloisa The Taming of the Duke6/15/12

2. Happy Birthday!: How to Abduct a Highland Lord by Karen Hawkins :Diane6/28/12

3. Geography: read a book that has Greek mythology as a significant element. Goddess Interrupted by Aimee Carter6/26/12

4. Sixth Month: Read a book that is the sixth in a series. The Immortal Highlander by Karen Marie Moning6/17/12

5. Donut Day - June 1; Chocolate Ice Cream Day - June 7; National Jelly-filled Donut Day June 8; Peanut Butter Cookie Day - June 12; Fudge Day - June 16: Read a book that takes place in a restaurant, Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris6/20/12

6. Repeat Day - June3! Repeat Day - June 3! Read a book in which a word is repeated in the title Pleasure for Pleasure by Eloisa James6/16/12

7. Father's Day - June 17: Read a book involving the presence of father is a significant part of the story. Father Mine: Zsadist and Bella’s Story6/28/12

8. First Day of Summer - June 21: Read a book about a summer love or that takes place during the summer. Summer Lovin’ by Carly Phillips6/30/12

9. Helen Keller's Birthday - June 27:Read a book with a main character that has overcome a traumatic event. Whispers in the Dark6/4/12

10. Reader's Choice Timeless6/2/12


message 291: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Kirsten, Amanda & Cathy!!!


message 292: by Jade aka MrsTosh (new)

Jade aka MrsTosh (mrstosh) Only managed 5/6 this time :( better luck this month!


message 293: by Ann (Noumena12) (new)

Ann (Noumena12) (noumena12) | 150 comments Catching up on my reading updates...10 of 10 Completed

1. “J" is for June: Cowboy Crazy by Kennedy, Joanne 6/8

Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.

2. Happy Birthday AH!: Against All Odds by Irene Hannon 6/18

Read a book from a June birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf. To change up your choices a bit, this month choose a June birthday celebrant whose name/nickname starts with the letter before your initial in the alphabet. If no one has the that letter, choose someone with the closest letter to it alphabetically, just not your letter. RRRC" target=_blank>RRRC" target=_blank>June Birthday List

3. Geography: The Greek Millionaire's Secret Child by Spencer, Catherine 6/13

Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Greece. OR/ Greece is well known for its beautiful beaches, fabulous art, and the Greek Gods – read a book that has beaches, art or Greek mythology as a significant element.

4. Sixth Month: Jacked Up (Fast Track, #6) by McCarthy, Erin 6/10

Read a book that is the sixth in a series, has six words in the title or has the number six in the title.

5. Donut Day - June 1; Chocolate Ice Cream Day - June 7; National Jelly-filled Donut Day June 8; Peanut Butter Cookie Day - June 12; Fudge Day - June 16: Grill Me, Baby by Knightly, Sophia 6/22

Read a book in which cooking/baking is an important part of the book, that takes place in a bakery or restaurant, or whose main character is a dentist!

6. Repeat Day - June3! Repeat Day - June 3! An Indecent Proposition by Marinelli, Carol 6/20

Read a book about twins, in which a word is repeated in the title, or reread an old favorite

7. Father's Day - June 17: What Happens in Charleston... by Bailey, Rachel 6/2

Read a book involving a single father, written from the male perspective or the presence or lack of father is a significant part of the story.

8. First Day of Summer - June 21: Slow Summer Kisses by Stacey, Shannon 6/12

Read a book about a summer love or that takes place during the summer.

9. Helen Keller's Birthday - June 27: Cowboy Trouble by Kennedy, Joanne 6/12

Read a book with a main character that has a handicap of some sort (blindness, in a wheelchair, mutism, etc.), or has overcome an accident or other traumatic event.

10. Reader's Choice No Tan Lines (Barefoot William, #1) by Angell, Kate 6/1


message 294: by Dragana (new)

Dragana (diaryofthebookdragon) Sorry for the late update,but I was at the vacation last week so I think you will forgive me. ;)

RRRC 2012 June Monthly Challenge
Duration: 01.06.2012. - 30.06.2012.
Books read: 10/10
(Completed at 23.06.)

☑ 'J' is for June: author's first name starts with the letter 'J' ~ Foreplay ☆☆☆ 11.06.
☑ Happy Birthday Chelsea!: ~ Sugar and Spice ☆☆☆☆☆ 08.06.
☑ Geography: Greece is well known for its fabulous art - read a book that has art as a significant element (heroine is posing for a sculpture) ~ The Reluctant Nude ☆☆☆ 23.06.
☑ Sixth Month: has six words in the title ~ How to Flirt with Naked Werewolf ☆☆☆☆ 22.06.
☑ Donut Day - June 1; Chocolate Ice Cream Day - June 7; National Jelly-filled Donut Day June 8; Peanut Butter Cookie Day - June 12; Fudge Day - June 16: cooking/baking is an important part of the book ~ Hot in Here ☆☆☆☆☆ 01.06.
☑ Repeat Day - June3! Repeat Day - June 3: a book about twins (actually triplets, but the more the merrier, right?)~ Fanning Her Flames ☆☆ 14.06.
☑ Father's Day - June 17: a book written from the male perspective ~ The Cloud Roads ☆☆☆☆☆ 11.06.
☑ First Day of Summer - June 21: takes place during the summer ~ The One ☆☆☆ 13.06.
☑ Helen Keller's Birthday - June 27: a book with a main character that has overcome an accident or other traumatic event (heroine has overcome a transformation to vampire)~ Vamps and the City ☆☆☆ 08.06.
☑ Reader's Choice: ~ The Fire Lord's Lover ☆☆☆☆ 15.06.

Foreplay (Succubus Diaries, #0.5) by Jill Myles Sugar and Spice (What Women Like, #1) by Mari Carr The Reluctant Nude by Meg Maguire How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf (Naked Werewolf, #1) by Molly Harper Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick Fanning Her Flames (Island Guardians, #2) by Lacey Thorn The Cloud Roads (Books of the Raksura, #1) by Martha Wells The One  by Lora Leigh Vamps and the City (Love at Stake, #2) by Kerrelyn Sparks The Fire Lord's Lover (The Elven Lords, #1) by Kathryne Kennedy


message 295: by Debbie (last edited Jul 03, 2012 10:16AM) (new)

Debbie  (db_debber) | 2757 comments I ended up with 5 books, I had originally only expected 3 so I guess I did good.

I don't have my list on hand right now, will try to post later.

June 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:
4. Sixth Month:
5. Donut Day :
6. Repeat Day:
✓ 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) ***

Outlaw Love by Judith Stacy The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate Never Love A Highlander (McCabe Trilogy #3) by Maya Banks Found (Magic Thief, #3) by Sarah Prineas Sacrificial Magic (Downside Ghosts, #4) by Stacia Kane



message 296: by Lisa Kay (last edited Jul 02, 2012 10:04PM) (new)

Lisa Kay (lisakayalicemaria) | 1885 comments Sorry for posting late. Real Life got in my way. I was shooting for 5 and got 6, so I'm happy. You already congratulated me, too! Fun challenge and loved Katharina's cheering!!

RRRC: ~ June Monthly Challenge ~

Duration: June 1 - 30, 2012

I'll list them all, but I'm shooting for five as my goal.

6/5 - Done! However, now I'm going to see how many of these I can do.

1. “J" is for June:
James Herriot's Dog Stories, by James Herriot ★★★★★ PB 6/6
2. Happy Birthday: from Jyl22075's (Jenny's) bookshelf
Unveiled, by Courtney Milan (Kindle-doc-transfer)
3. Geography: Greece, Greek Gods
Oh. My. Gods., by Tera Lynn Childs (Library-PB needs to be “waitlisted”)
4. Sixth Month: sixth in the series
Branded by Fire, by Nalini Singh Psy-Changeling,#6 ★★★★½ audible.com & PB 6/23 “buddy read”
5. Donut Day: cooking/baking is an important part of the book (also twins)
Rose, by Leigh Greenwood ★★★★✩ Kindle 6/12
6. Repeat Day: twins
Mustang Wild, by Stacey Kayne (Kindle)
7. Father's Day: father issues
Timeless, by Gail Carriger ★★★★½ audible.com 6/7
8. First Day of Summer: Summer love
Secrets of a Summer Night, by Lisa Kleypas (audible.com) “re-read via audio”
9. Helen Keller's B-Day: main character overcomes an accident or other traumatic event
I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier, by Crystal Rose ★★★★✩ Kindle-doc 6/8 “buddy read”
10. Reader's Choice:
The Lion's Lady, by Julie Garwood ★★★★★ PB 6/11 “buddy read”

James Herriot's Dog Stories by James Herriot Unveiled (Turner, #1) by Courtney Milan Oh. My. Gods. (Oh. My. Gods, #1) by Tera Lynn Childs Branded by Fire (Psy-Changeling, #6) by Nalini Singh Rose (Seven Brides, #1) by Leigh Greenwood Mustang Wild (Wild, #1) by Stacey Kayne Timeless (Parasol Protectorate, #5) by Gail Carriger Secrets of a Summer Night (Wallflowers, #1) by Lisa Kleypas I'll Be Your Drill, Soldier by Crystal Rose The Lion's Lady (Crown's Spies, #1) by Julie Garwood



message 297: by Patricia (new)

Patricia (catnaping) | 328 comments 5/5 sorry i thought i had updated here i did finish in time just forgot to post

1. “J" is for June: Jessica Rules the Darkside Beth Fantaskey 6/10

4. Sixth Month: All Spell Breaks Loose lisa Shearin 6/30

6. Repeat Day - The Dragon who loved me G.A Aiken 6/20

9. Helen Keller's Birthday - The Calling Kelley Armstrong 6/3

10. Reader's Choice Lethal Rider Larissa Ione
6/15

read
The Calling (Darkness Rising, #2) by Kelley Armstrong Jessica Rules the Dark Side (Jessica, #2) by Beth Fantaskey Lethal Rider (Lords of Deliverance, #3) by Larissa Ione The Dragon Who Loved Me (Dragon Kin, #5) by G.A. Aiken All Spell Breaks Loose (Raine Benares, #6) by Lisa Shearin


message 298: by Sandra (new)

Sandra | 4260 comments Hooray, Ann, Dragana, Debbie, Lisa Kay & Patty!!!!!


message 299: by Megan (new)

Megan (celtic_girl) | 118 comments Was able to complete all but one. Congratulations to everyone!

RRRC JUNE MONTHLY CHALLENGE
6/1/12 - 6/30/12

Completed: 9/10

1. “J" is for June: First Born by James Goss ~ 6/26

2. Happy Birthday, Liz!: Goddess Interrupted by Aimee Carter ~ Missed

3. Geography: Fairy-Tale Romance by Melanie Panagiotopoulos ~ June 30

4. Sixth Month: A Life in Time and Space: The Biography of David Tennant by Nigel Goodall ~ 6/21

5. Donut Day - June 1; Chocolate Ice Cream Day - June 7; National Jelly-filled Donut Day June 8; Peanut Butter Cookie Day - June 12; Fudge Day - June 16: The Ride of Her Life by Lorna Seilstad ~ 6/5

6. Repeat Day - June3! Repeat Day - June 3! In a Land Far, Far Away by Melanie Panagiotopoulos ~ June 30

7. Father's Day - June 17: Angel Eyes by Shannon Dittemore ~ 6/22

8. First Day of Summer - June 21: One Chance in a Million by Cathy Marie Hake ~ June 18

9. Helen Keller's Birthday - June 27: Short-Straw Bride by Karen Witemeyer ~ 6/9

10. Reader's Choice Knowing by Tammy Hill ~ 6/6

First Born (Torchwood, #16) by James Goss Fairy-Tale Romance by Melanie Panagiotopoulos A Life in Time and Space The Biography of David Tennant by Nigel Goodall The Ride of Her Life by Lorna Seilstad In a Land Far, Far Away by Melanie Panagiotopoulos Angel Eyes (Angel Eyes Trilogy, #1) by Shannon Dittemore One Chance in a Million by Cathy Marie Hake Short-Straw Bride by Karen Witemeyer Knowing by Tammy Hill


message 300: by Katharina (new)

Katharina | 802 comments Cathy,Jade, Ann, Dragana, Debbie, Lisa Kay, Patty and Megan!


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