2025 Reading Challenge discussion

All About Cupid Challenge
Duration: February 1 - February 28, 2013

**Thank you to Audrey for this awesome challenge!**

Tasks:
1. It Takes Two To Tango: Read 2 books from the same Romance Series (This can include Inspirational, Contemporary or Historical Romance).
2. The Heart of the Matter: Read a book that either has a heart on the cover or "Heart" in the title. Or read a book by your favorite author or your all-time favorite book.
3. The Color of Love: Read a book that has a title that contains the colors: Red, Pink, White, or Ivory. (Can include any shade of the above colors like blush pink, crimson, rose, scarlet)
4. Covers of Color: Read a book that has a cover that is mostly Red or Pink.
5. The Month of Marriage: Read a book that was released in June of a previous year. Or if you are married, read a book that was released in the month and year you were married in.
6. Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Read a book in which the main characters are a couple in the beginning but end up going their separate ways. Or read a book that you thought you would have liked and actually hated.
7. Holy Matrimony: Read a book that has a bride on the cover, has marriage or wedding or a variation of one of these words in the title, has June in the title, or has wedding rings on the front cover.
8. Cupid's Arrows: Read a book that is either set in an age in which bows and arrows were used in combat or is about Native American Indians.
9. Be My Valentine: Read a book that has Chocolate or Flowers (or a type of flower like roses or lilies) in the title.
10. A Date with Prince Charming: Read a book that has a place to go on a date in the title (ex. Movies, beach, dinner, etc.) or that has a Knight or Prince as the leading male character.

Levels:
1. Just Friends - 2 Tasks
2. Courting - 4 Tasks
3. Long Term Relationship: 6 Tasks
4. Engaged: 8 Tasks
5. Happily Ever After: 10 Tasks

Rules:
1. No more than 3 re-reads.
2. Fiction or non-fiction are fine.
3. E-books and audio books are okay.
4. All books should be longer than 100 pages.
5. You have the right to change your desired level of difficulty at any time (up, down or drop out completely).

All About Cupid Challenge
Duration: February 1 - February 28, 2013
3/8

Tasks:
1. It Takes Two To Tango: Read 2 books from the same Romance Series (Historical Romance).
A.Salt Bride: A Georgian Historical Romance

B.✔Scoundrels' Bargain 2/28/13

2.✔ The Heart of the Matter: Read a book that has a heart on the cover.
Valentine Surprise 2/5 13

3. The Color of Love: Read a book that has a title that contains the color: Red.
Real Women Wear Red

4. Covers of Color: Read a book that has a cover that is mostly Red.
The Ivy

7. Holy Matrimony: Read a book that has a bride on the cover.
Homespun Bride

8. Cupid's Arrows: Read a book that is about Native American Indians.
Indian Maidens Bust Loose

9. Be My Valentine: Read a book that has Chocolate in the title.
Chocolate Aftertaste

10.✔ A Date with Prince Charming: Read a book that has a place to go on a date in the title (ex. beach)
Chocolate Beach 2/20/13

Thank you to Audrey for leading this challenge. :)

I'll try this one :) put me down for 2 tasks!

I will be doing the following four:

2. The Heart of the Matter: Read a book that either has a heart on the cover or "Heart" in the title. Minding Frankie / Maeve Binchy 4/5 Stars 02/13/13

3. The Color of Love: Read a book that has a title that contains the colors: Red, Pink, White, or Ivory.
The White Tiger / Aravind Adiga 4/5 Stars 02/15/13

4. Covers of Color: Read a book that has a cover that is mostly Red or Pink. Something Borrowed / Emily Giffin 3/5 Stars 02/06/13

7. Holy Matrimony: Read a book that has marriage or wedding or a variation of one of these words in the title. Shopaholic Ties the Knot / Sophie Kinsella 3/5 Stars 02/04/13

I'm going to join in at 10 Tasks - Happily Ever After (for now, we'll see how it goes towards the end of the month!).

1. It Takes Two To Tango: Two books from the Parasol Protectorate by Gail Carriger - "Changeless" and "Blameless" - coompleted
2. The Heart of the Matter: "The Art of Hearing Heartbeats" by Jan-Phillip Sendker - completed
3. The Color of Love: Black Girl White Girl by Joyce Carol Oates - completed
4. Covers of Color: "The Bean Trees" by Barbara Kingsolver
5. The Month of Marriage: "What Happened to Sophie Wilder" by Christopher Beha (published June 2012)
6. Breaking Up is Hard to Do: "The Age of Desire" by Jennie Fields
7. Holy Matrimony: "The Stolen Crown: the Secret Marriage that Forever Changed the Fate of England" by Susan Higginbotham
8. Cupid's Arrows: "The Fiery Cross" by Diana Gabaldon
9. Be My Valentine: "The Rose Garden" by Susanna Kearsley
10. A Date with Prince Charming: "The First Princess of Wales" by Karen Harper - completed

4/10

I love level challenges!

Level 2: Courting
Goal: 0/4

1. It Takes Two To Tango: Read 2 books from the same Romance Series (This can include Inspirational, Contemporary or Historical Romance).
Lover Revealed - J.R. Ward
Lover Unbound - J.R. Ward

3. The Color of Love: Read a book that has a title that contains the colors: Red, Pink, White, or Ivory. (Can include any shade of the above colors like blush pink, crimson, rose, scarlet)
The Scarlet Pimpernel - Emmuska Orczy

4. Covers of Color: Read a book that has a cover that is mostly Red or Pink.
Catching Fire - Suzannne Collins

6. Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Read a book in which the main characters are a couple in the beginning but end up going their separate ways. Or read a book that you thought you would have liked and actually hated.

I'll go for happily ever after - 10 tasks.


All About Cupid Challenge
Level 5: Happily Ever After
Goal: 10 Tasks
Completed: 0

1. It Takes Two To Tango: Read 2 books from the same Romance Series (This can include Inspirational, Contemporary or Historical Romance).

2. The Heart of the Matter: Read a book that either has a heart on the cover or "Heart" in the title. Or read a book by your favorite author or your all-time favorite book.

3. The Color of Love: Read a book that has a title that contains the colors: Red, Pink, White, or Ivory. (Can include any shade of the above colors like blush pink, crimson, rose, scarlet)

4. Covers of Color: Read a book that has a cover that is mostly Red or Pink.

5. The Month of Marriage: Read a book that was released in June of a previous year. Or if you are married, read a book that was released in the month and year you were married in.

6. Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Read a book in which the main characters are a couple in the beginning but end up going their separate ways. Or read a book that you thought you would have liked and actually hated.

7. Holy Matrimony: Read a book that has a bride on the cover, has marriage or wedding or a variation of one of these words in the title, has June in the title, or has wedding rings on the front cover.

8. Cupid's Arrows: Read a book that is either set in an age in which bows and arrows were used in combat or is about Native American Indians.

9. Be My Valentine: Read a book that has Chocolate or Flowers (or a type of flower like roses or lilies) in the title.

10. A Date with Prince Charming: Read a book that has a place to go on a date in the title (ex. Movies, beach, dinner, etc.) or that has a Knight or Prince as the leading male character.

Books Completed:

Hmmm...this one sounds exceptionally challenging...I like it! I am going to try for 6, a long term relationship.

i'm in

I'm going for Level 3. I've already started scouting romance titles for this challenge. I've designated February to be my month of reading about love so I'm hoping to use mostly romances for this. We'll see how that goes!

My favorite genre is romance, so of course I'm in!!! I'm going to shoot for 8 - Engaged. And if I can find one that would fill Cupid's Arrow, I just may end up finishing all 10 tasks... we shall see next month!!

Participant List:

Alexandra: 0/4
Anna: 0/8
Ashley: 1/4
Audrey: 1/4
Colby: 1/10
Curtis: 0/10
Diana S: 0/6
Danielle: 0/4
Ellen: 1/2
Erika: 0/6
Gecko: 0/10
Heather: 1/6
Jessica: 0/2
Kathryn: 0/2
Kattibrie: 2/2 Completed Challenge
Kelsi: 0/4
Lesley: 0/8
Lilac: 0/4
Lindsay: 0/10
Lindy: 0/?
Megan: 1/10
Melissa: 2/4
Morgan: 0/2
Nathaly: 0/2
Natalie: 2/6
NayNay: 3/10
Robyn: 0/2
ScarlettMi: 1/2
Sharon: 0/4
Shasta: 0/4
Shelly: 2/10
Talia: 0/10
Teresa: 0/6

Edit: Updated to Post #47.

Level 1: Just Friends

7. Holy Matrimony: Read a book that has a bride on the cover, has marriage or wedding or a variation of one of these words in the title, has June in the title, or has wedding rings on the front cover.
4. Covers of Color: Read a book that has a cover that is mostly Red or Pink.

Completed 0/2

I'll go for Courting - 4 books. :)

I'll try for 4 ... it will just depend on what books I read.

I wont do this one, but its a great idea

Okay this sounds fun...

All About Cupid Challenge
Duration: February 1/13 - February 28/13
Levels: Happily Ever After: 10 Tasks

10/10

1. It Takes Two To Tango: Read 2 books from the same Romance Series
Dockside by Susan Wiggs 02/21/13 ***
Fireside by Susan Wiggs 02/22/13 ****

2. The Heart of the Matter: Read a book that either has a heart on the cover or "Heart" in the title. Or read a book by your favorite author or your all-time favorite book.
Mariana by Susanna Kearsley 02/06/13 *****

3. The Color of Love: Read a book that has a title that contains the colors: Red, Pink, White, or Ivory.
White Heart By Sherry Jones 02/24/13 ****

4. Covers of Color: Read a book that has a cover that is mostly Red or Pink.
Roses by Leila Meacham 01/12/13 ****

5. The Month of Marriage: Read a book that was released in June of a previous year. Or if you are married, read a book that was released in the month and year you were married in.
Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follet 02/19/13 *** (Published July, 1989)

6. Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Read a book in which the main characters are a couple in the beginning but end up going their separate ways. Or read a book that you thought you would have liked and actually hated.
Bring Up The Bodies by Hilary Mantel 02/05/13 ****

7. Holy Matrimony: Read a book that has a bride on the cover, has marriage or wedding or a variation of one of these words in the title, or has wedding rings on the front cover.
The Paris Wife by Paula McLain 02/09/13 ****

8. Cupid's Arrows: Read a book that is either set in an age in which bows and arrows were used in combat or is about Native American Indians.
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne 02/02/13 ***

9. Be My Valentine: Read a book that has Chocolate or Flowers (or a type of flower like roses or lilies) in the title.
Truffles by the Sea by Julie Carobini 02/11/13 ***

10. A Date with Prince Charming: Read a book that has a place to go on a date in the title (ex. Movies, beach, dinner, etc.) or that has a Knight or Prince as the leading male character.
Chocolate Beach by Julie Carobini 02/11/13 ****

I'm in for 2 tasks- Just Friends. Thanks for hosting this challenge.

Great challenge!

I'm going to go for just friends.

2. The Heart of the Matter: Read a book that either has a heart on the cover or "Heart" in the title. Or read a book by your favorite author or your all-time favorite book.

Jane Eyre

3. The Color of Love: Read a book that has a title that contains the colors: Red, Pink, White, or Ivory. (Can include any shade of the above colors like blush pink, crimson, rose, scarlet)

A Study in Scarlet

Audrey, put me down for 4 (Courting). Thanks! :) Will come up with my list soon.

1/4 Complete

2. The Heart of the Matter: Read a book that either has a heart on the cover or "Heart" in the title. Or read a book by your favorite author or your all-time favorite book. Heart-Shaped Box

4. Covers of Color: Read a book that has a cover that is mostly Red or Pink.

5. The Month of Marriage: Read a book that was released in June of a previous year. Or if you are married, read a book that was released in the month and year you were married in. Violins of Autumn (Published in June 2012)

9. Be My Valentine: Read a book that has Chocolate or Flowers (or a type of flower like roses or lilies) in the title. Like Water for Chocolate 2/8/13, 4 stars

I'm in, I just have no idea how many I will end up reading. Put me down for 6. I'll figure it out as I go through the month.

All About Cupid Challenge
Duration: February 1 - February 28, 2013

Completed 6 out of 6

Tasks:
1. It Takes Two To Tango: Read 2 books from the same Romance Series (This can include Inspirational, Contemporary or Historical Romance).
Again the Magic Read 02/18/13
Secrets of a Summer Night Read 02/20/13

2. The Heart of the Matter: Read a book that either has a heart on the cover or "Heart" in the title. Or read a book by your favorite author or your all-time favorite book.

3. The Color of Love: Read a book that has a title that contains the colors: Red, Pink, White, or Ivory. (Can include any shade of the above colors like blush pink, crimson, rose, scarlet)
Scarlet Read 02/08/13

4. Covers of Color: Read a book that has a cover that is mostly Red or Pink.
The Catcher in the Rye Read 02/05/13

5. The Month of Marriage: Read a book that was released in June of a previous year. Or if you are married, read a book that was released in the month and year you were married in.
Fables, Vol. 7: Arabian Nights (and Days) Read 02/10/13

6. Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Read a book in which the main characters are a couple in the beginning but end up going their separate ways. Or read a book that you thought you would have liked and actually hated.

7. Holy Matrimony: Read a book that has a bride on the cover, has marriage or wedding or a variation of one of these words in the title, has June in the title, or has wedding rings on the front cover.

8. Cupid's Arrows: Read a book that is either set in an age in which bows and arrows were used in combat or is about Native American Indians.

9. Be My Valentine: Read a book that has Chocolate or Flowers (or a type of flower like roses or lilies) in the title.
Tiger Lily Read 02/09/13

10. A Date with Prince Charming: Read a book that has a place to go on a date in the title (ex. Movies, beach, dinner, etc.) or that has a Knight or Prince as the leading male character.
Nine Princes in Amber Read 02/22/13

I'm in and I'll attempt to complete six tasks.

updated post #2...I'm going to try for- Engaged: 8 Tasks

All About Cupid Challenge
Duration: February 1 - February 28, 2013


1. It Takes Two To Tango: Read 2 books from the same Romance Series (This can include Inspirational, Contemporary or Historical Romance).
1)Sacred Sins Feb.5
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2. The Heart of the Matter: Read a book that either has a heart on the cover or "Heart" in the title. Or read a book by your favorite author or your all-time favorite book.

3. The Color of Love: Read a book that has a title that contains the colors: Red, Pink, White, or Ivory. (Can include any shade of the above colors like blush pink, crimson, rose, scarlet)

4. Covers of Color: Read a book that has a cover that is mostly Red or Pink. Feb.6

5. The Month of Marriage: Read a book that was released in June of a previous year. Or if you are married, read a book that was released in the month and year you were married in. Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover Feb.5 Was published June 1999

6. Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Read a book in which the main characters are a couple in the beginning but end up going their separate ways. Or read a book that you thought you would have liked and actually hated.
Touch & Go Feb.19
7. Holy Matrimony: Read a book that has a bride on the cover, has marriage or wedding or a variation of one of these words in the title, has June in the title, or has wedding rings on the front cover.

8. Cupid's Arrows: Read a book that is either set in an age in which bows and arrows were used in combat or is about Native American Indians.

9. Be My Valentine: Read a book that has Chocolate or Flowers (or a type of flower like roses or lilies) in the title.

10. A Date with Prince Charming: Read a book that has a place to go on a date in the title (ex. Movies, beach, dinner, etc.) or that has a Knight or Prince as the leading male character.

this is a cute challenge idea, put me down for 2

I'll try for "Happily Ever After." :)

All About Cupid Challenge
Duration: February 1 - February 28, 2013
Progress: 0/11

1. It Takes Two To Tango: Read 2 books from the same Romance Series (This can include Inspirational, Contemporary or Historical Romance).
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2. The Heart of the Matter: Read a book that either has a heart on the cover or "Heart" in the title. Or read a book by your favorite author or your all-time favorite book.

3. The Color of Love: Read a book that has a title that contains the colors: Red, Pink, White, or Ivory. (Can include any shade of the above colors like blush pink, crimson, rose, scarlet)

4. Covers of Color: Read a book that has a cover that is mostly Red or Pink.

5. The Month of Marriage: Read a book that was released in June of a previous year. Or if you are married, read a book that was released in the month and year you were married in.

6. Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Read a book in which the main characters are a couple in the beginning but end up going their separate ways. Or read a book that you thought you would have liked and actually hated.

7. Holy Matrimony: Read a book that has a bride on the cover, has marriage or wedding or a variation of one of these words in the title, has June in the title, or has wedding rings on the front cover.

8. Cupid's Arrows: Read a book that is either set in an age in which bows and arrows were used in combat or is about Native American Indians.

9. Be My Valentine: Read a book that has Chocolate or Flowers (or a type of flower like roses or lilies) in the title.

10. A Date with Prince Charming: Read a book that has a place to go on a date in the title (ex. Movies, beach, dinner, etc.) or that has a Knight or Prince as the leading male character.

I'm in for 4 this month.


2. The Heart of the Matter: Read a book that either has a heart on the cover or "Heart" in the title. Or read a book by your favorite author or your all-time favorite book.



3. The Color of Love: Read a book that has a title that contains the colors: Red, Pink, White, or Ivory. (Can include any shade of the above colors like blush pink, crimson, rose, scarlet)




4. Covers of Color: Read a book that has a cover that is mostly Red or Pink.




5. The Month of Marriage: Read a book that was released in June of a previous year. Or if you are married, read a book that was released in the month and year you were married in.

count me in

Romantic is not my theme, but I will try for all 10 tasks and we will see how unromantic I can make them.

The list has been updated to here. Thanks and welcome to everyone. I hope everyone enjoys this challenge. Good Luck.

I plan on going for 4.

Please put me in for 2 tasks

I'm gonna go with two tasks also:

4. Covers of Color: Read a book that has a cover that is mostly Red or Pink. - - finished 04.02, 5/5
6. Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Read a book in which the main characters are a couple in the beginning but end up going their separate ways. – , finished 01.02

I read Beloved which has a read cover, so I have finished 1/6.

Ellen wrote: "Finished my first book!

6. Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Read a book in which the main characters are a couple in the beginning but end up going their separate ways. Or read a book that you thought y..."

Hahaha, often happens with myself! I mean the great reviews but disappointment.

All About Cupid Challenge
Duration: February 1 - February 28, 2013

Just Friends - 2 Tasks
(2/2)

10. A Date with Prince Charming: Read a book that has a place to go on a date in the title (ex. Movies, beach, dinner, etc.) or that has a Knight or Prince as the leading male character.



4. Covers of Color: Read a book that has a cover that is mostly Red or Pink.

Finished my second one and I'm done! :)
2. Covers of Color: Read a book that has a cover that is mostly Red or Pink. - - finished 04.02, 5/5

I'm new to the group. Do I read and them post which ones I used or do I sign up and the read my choices?

All About Cupid Challenge
Duration: February 1/13 - February 28/13
Level: Long Term Relationship (6 tasks)
Books Read: 0
Updated: 2/5/13

It Takes Two To Tango: Read 2 books from the same Romance Series (This can include Inspirational, Contemporary or Historical Romance).
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The Heart of the Matter: Read a book that either has a heart on the cover or "Heart" in the title. Or read a book by your favorite author or your all-time favorite book.

The Color of Love: Read a book that has a title that contains the colors: Red, Pink, White, or Ivory. (Can include any shade of the above colors like blush pink, crimson, rose, scarlet)

4. Covers of Color: Read a book that has a cover that is mostly Red or Pink.

The Month of Marriage: Read a book that was released in June of a previous year. Or if you are married, read a book that was released in the month and year you were married in.

Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Read a book in which the main characters are a couple in the beginning but end up going their separate ways. Or read a book that you thought you would have liked and actually hated.

Holy Matrimony: Read a book that has a bride on the cover, has marriage or wedding or a variation of one of these words in the title, has June in the title, or has wedding rings on the front cover.

Cupid's Arrows: Read a book that is either set in an age in which bows and arrows were used in combat or is about Native American Indians.

Be My Valentine: Read a book that has Chocolate or Flowers (or a type of flower like roses or lilies) in the title.

A Date with Prince Charming: Read a book that has a place to go on a date in the title (ex. Movies, beach, dinner, etc.) or that has a Knight or Prince as the leading male character.

Target Practice

Colby wrote: "I'm new to the group. Do I read and them post which ones I used or do I sign up and the read my choices?"

Colby, You can do it either way. I tend to choose a goal and then start reading. As I read books, I try to fit them into the tasks. But you can do it as you choose.

Everyone, I have updated the list of challenge participants.

And want to say job well done to one of our members. Kattibrie, you are the first one to complete this challenge. Great Job!!!

Thanks! Well, maybe it's because I set an easy goal. But that's what happens when you sign up for too many challenges - these were the only books that fit this one. ;)

1. Slightly Married / Slightly Wicked by Mary Balogh
2. Always in My Heart by Catherine Anderson
3. Ravishing in Red by Madeline Hunter
4. Upon a Wicked Time by Karen Ranney
5. Deep Down by Karen Harper
6. After the Fire by Belva Plain (a re-read)
7. The Wedding by Nicholas Sparks
8. Flaming Arrows by Cassie Edwards
9. Scent of Roses by Kat Martin
10. Charming the Prince by Teresa Mereidos

This is my game plan. Some of these authors I have never read so I may make some changes as time progresses. :)

Completed Task #1 - Two to Tango - read "Changeless" and "Blameless" in the Parasol Protectorate series by Gail Carriger. When I read the first book the series last month, I liked the series but wasn't sold on the concept. Now I am fully converted. The books are light and frothy and perfect ready after a long day at work. Worth reading. 4 stars for both books.

1/10

I'll join in, going to go for Courting - 4 tasks.
Total: 2/4

1. It Takes Two To Tango: Read 2 books from the same Romance Series (This can include Inspirational, Contemporary or Historical Romance).
a. Sea Scoundrel
b. Captive Scoundrel

3. The Color of Love: Read a book that has a title that contains the colors: Red, Pink, White, or Ivory. (Can include any shade of the above colors like blush pink, crimson, rose, scarlet)
Ravishing in Red

I have thus far completed one of ten

I've completed 2/8 so far:

6. Breaking Up is Hard to Do: Read a book in which the main characters are a couple in the beginning but end up going their separate ways. Or read a book that you thought you would have liked and actually hated. - The Spice of Life by Jennifer L Jennings


10. A Date with Prince Charming: Read a book that has a place to go on a date in the title (ex. Movies, beach, dinner, etc.) or that has a Knight or Prince as the leading male character. The Frog Prince by Elle Lothlorien

Im new also. I won't have time to do this months challenge but I was wondering if we get points or anything for how many we complete. I am busy reading another book right now but hopefully i will have time to do a challenge next month.

I have read Love Bites by Lynsay Sands which is one of two books I will be reading in her Argeneau series for the Two to Tango task. I have also read The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie which fulfills the Cupid's Arrow task. That brings my total up to 2.5/6.

up to 4/8!

3. The Color of Love: Read a book that has a title that contains the colors: Red, Pink, White, or Ivory. (Can include any shade of the above colors like blush pink, crimson, rose, scarlet) - Harsh Pink: Color Me Burned by Melody Carlson


5. The Month of Marriage: Read a book that was released in June of a previous year. Or if you are married, read a book that was released in the month and year you were married in. Monkey Love by Brenda Scott Royce - published on June 7, 2011