Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

July Monthly Challenge

This thread is for the participants to post their list and update their progress. The suggestions thread is located Here

1. “J" is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.

2. Member of the Month: Gea- Gea has been a member of the RRRC since October 2011. Here is the link to Gea's shelves- Gea's shelves . Please read a book from any of Gea's shelves or a book published in 2011.

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Turkey.
Fun Facts about Turkey:
A. St. Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus, was born in Patara, Turkey.
B. Istanbul is the only city in the world located on 2 continents - Europe and Asia.
C. The Trojan War took place in Turkey.

You may also read a book with a Christmas theme, or where there is travel involved from one continent to another, or a book with a military character or setting, or a book with a horse on the cover or located within the story.

4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Read a book with a vampire/shifter character or a book that has a moon or night scene on the cover.

5. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a red, white, and/or blue cover or a book with a character who lives alone.

6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with glasses or a book on the cover.

7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it.

8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a painter or sculptor, or a book with a bare chest or beach scene on the cover, or a book with a beach scene in the story.

9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.

10. Readers Choice:

Challenge Duration: July 1 to July 31, 2013

You can choose 3, 5, 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, book availability and/or time commitment.

When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s.

Please repost your progress as it helps when updating.

Happy Reading!

*Please note there has been a change of categories. There will no longer be a Birthday category. Instead, there will be a different RRRC member chosen each month and their bookshelves and year of joining Goodreads used instead.*

We hope you like the change!

Participants Who Have Completed The Challenge-

Brandilyn - 10/10
Hina - 10/10
Ty - 10/10
Breann - 5/5
Nichole - 8/8
NayNay - 10/10
Jojo - 10/10
Shannon - 3/3
Ethel - 10/10
Jane(PS) - 10/10
Penney - 10/10
Katie - 10/10
Susan A - 10/10
Angie - 10/10
Barbara - 10/10
Bre - 10/10
Bookchaser - 10/10
Sassy - 10/10
MountainKat - 10/10
Tina Teresa - 8/8
Nadine - 10/10
KarenH - 10/10
Elizabeth - 10/10
ɑƨħŵɑɡ - 10/10
Erin - 10/10
Nikita - 10/10
Lacy - 9/8
Gea - 10/10
Selenay - 10/10
Valorie- 10/10
Fran - 10/10
Asmaa - 8/8
Joann - 5/5
Nicola - 9/7
Lynne - 10/10
Sandra - 5/5
Ike - 10/10
Shan - 8/8
jingles - 7/3
bamaace83 - 10/10
Susan - 10/10
Patty - 6/6
Angie - 10/10
ChattyKat - 10/10
Ann (Noumena12)- 10/10
Daffodil - 10/10

0/10 Complete

1. “J" is for July: Jakes, SE Bound by Law
2. Member of the Month: Dance With Me
3. Geography: One More Soldier
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Where You Hurt the Most
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Inheritance
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Sole Support
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Physical Therapy
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): No Fear
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): BTW I Love You
10. Readers Choice: TBD

July Monthly Challenge
Read: 1 out of 10

1.“J" is for July: Walking Disaster by Jamie Mcguire

2. Member of the Month: Gea- Leo by Mia Sheridan

3. Geography: Baby It's Cold Outside by Heidi Rice

4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Forbidden Nights with a Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks

5. Independence Day (July 4th): Girl of Nightmares by Kendare Blake

6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): The Theory of Attraction by Delphine Dryden ❤❤❤ (3.7.13)

7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Yvette's Haven by Tina Folsom

8. National Nude Day (July 14th): His Risk to Take by Tessa Bailey

9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Delicious by Susan Mallery

10. Readers Choice: TBD

I am in! I will post my choices sometime today!

Romance Readers Reading July Monthly Challenge
Duration: July 1/13 to July 31/13

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1. “J" is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.
A Reluctant Queen by Joan Wolf 07/02/13 ***

2. Please read a book from any of Gea's shelves or a book published in 2011.
The King of Lies by John Hart 07/15/13 ****

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Turkey.
You may also read a book with a Christmas theme, or where there is travel involved from one continent to another, or a book with a military character or setting, or a book with a horse on the cover or located within the story.
The Color of Tea by Hannah Tunnicliffe 07/03/13 *** (moved to another continent)

4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Read a book with a vampire character or a book that has a moon or night scene on the cover.
The Guardian by Donna Oltrogge 07/03/13 ***

5. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a red, white, and/or blue cover or a book with a character who lives alone.
Murder Bay by David R. Horwitz 07/10/13 ***

6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with glasses or a book on the cover.
The Other Side of Heartache by Sarah Jo Smith 07/04/13 ***

7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it.
A Place Beyond Courage by Elizabeth Chadwick 07/06/13 **** (April 2012)
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a painter or sculptor, or a book with a bare chest or beach scene on the cover, or a book with a beach scene in the story.

Honeymoon for One by Beth Orsoff 07/05/13 ***

9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food on the cover.
A Year on Ladybug Farm by Donna Ball 07/02/13 *****

10. Readers Choice:
Collide by Gail McHugh 07/07/13 ****

READ 10/10 COMPLETE July 19

1. J is for July: JA Jaken The House of Silence - Volume 1 Jul 9 ★★★★
2. Member of the month Gea 2011: Outcast Mine Jul 4 ★★★★
3. Geography Turkey (military character): Last Line Jul 8 ★★★
4. Stay out of the Sun Day: Life After Death Jul 3 ★★★★★
5. Independence Day: Too Stupid to Live Jul 1 ★★★★
6. Embrace your Geekness Day: Sole Support Jul 16 ★★★★
7. I Forgot Day: Never a Hero Jul 2 ★★
8. National Nude Day: No Fear Jul 19 ★★★
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day: Unspeakable Words Jul 11 ★★★★
10. Choice: Family Man Jul 7 ★★

READ

Susan A wrote: "I'm in. Like the member of the month idea!"

Thanks Susan A!

Read: 0/5


1. “J" is for July: Something Like Autumn by Jay Bell

2. Member of the Month: At His Throat, A Promise

5. Independence Day (July 4th): The Student Prince

8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Fear, Hope, and Bread Pudding

10. Readers Choice: Bareback

July Monthly Challenge



1. “J" is for July: Redneck Romeo or Being Me
2. Member of the Month: Gea-published in 2011- Woke Up In A Strange Place
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Turkey.
Fun Facts about Turkey:
A. St. Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus, was born in Patara, Turkey.
B. Istanbul is the only city in the world located on 2 continents - Europe and Asia.
C. The Trojan War took place in Turkey.
You may also read a book with a Christmas theme, or where there is travel involved from one continent to another, or a book with a military character or setting, or a book with a horse on the cover or located within the story.
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): night scene on the cover - Surviving Raine
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Red cover- Agent of Desire
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with glasses or a book on the cover.
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it.
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): a beach scene in the story- Belong To You
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.
10. Readers Choice:

I'm in for all 10 as usual. Interesting change to member of the month...should be fun!

I am in for 3!

2. Member of the Month: Gea- Gea has been a member of the RRRC since October 2011. Here is the link to Gea's shelves- http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/.... Please read a book from any of Gea's shelves or a book published in 2011.
Lover at Last By JR Ward



5. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a red, white, and/or blue cover or a book with a character who lives alone.
PS I Love You By Ceclia Ahern




9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.
Candy Store By Bella Andre

2013 July Monthly Challenge

0/10 Completed

01. “J" is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.
Just One Kiss by Susan Mallery
OR
Secrets of the Highlander by Janet Chapman
OR
It Had to Be You by Jill Shalvis
02. Member of the Month: Gea - Gea has been a member of the RRRC since October 2011. Please read a book from any of Gea's shelves or a book published in 2011.
Everything and the Moon by Julia Quinn
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Turkey.
Fun Facts about Turkey:
A. St. Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus, was born in Patara, Turkey.
B. Istanbul is the only city in the world located on 2 continents - Europe and Asia.
C. The Trojan War took place in Turkey.

You may also read a book with a Christmas theme, or where there is travel involved from one continent to another, or a book with a military character or setting, or a book with a horse on the cover or located within the story.
On the Way to the Wedding by Julia Quinn
04. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Read a book with a vampire/shifter character or a book that has a moon or night scene on the cover.
Hard Mated by Jennifer Ashley
05. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a red, white, and/or blue cover or a book with a character who lives alone.
Touched By Fire by Catherine Spangler
OR
Divorced, Desperate And Dating by Christie Craig
06. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with glasses or a book on the cover.
As You Desire by Connie Brockway
07. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it.

08. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a painter or sculptor, or a book with a bare chest or beach scene on the cover, or a book with a beach scene in the story.
Sand Castle Bay by Sherryl Woods
09. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.
Big Sky Summer by Linda Lael Miller
10. Readers Choice:
Wild Invitation by Nalini Singh



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I'm in and I like the change!

I have a busy month ahead of me so I'm gonna start small with 3 this time.

July is a crazy busy month for me, so I will only be doing 5.

Duration: 7/1/13 - 7/31/13

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1. “J" is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.

2. Member of the Month: Gea- Gea has been a member of the RRRC since October 2011. Here is the link to Gea's shelves- Gea's shelves . Please read a book from any of Gea's shelves or a book published in 2011.

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Turkey.
Fun Facts about Turkey:
A. St. Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus, was born in Patara, Turkey.
B. Istanbul is the only city in the world located on 2 continents - Europe and Asia.
C. The Trojan War took place in Turkey.

You may also read a book with a Christmas theme, or where there is travel involved from one continent to another, or a book with a military character or setting, or a book with a horse on the cover or located within the story.

4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Read a book with a vampire/shifter character or a book that has a moon or night scene on the cover.

5. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a red, white, and/or blue cover or a book with a character who lives alone.

6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with glasses or a book on the cover.

7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it.

8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a painter or sculptor, or a book with a bare chest or beach scene on the cover, or a book with a beach scene in the story.

9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.

10. Readers Choice:

I'm in, and will go for 3 as well. Might be more when I start choosing/finding books

Read: 0/5

2. Member of the Month, Gea: Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Gone, Baby, Gone by Dennis Lehane
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Tropic of Cancer by Henry Miller
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Evil Under the Sun by Agatha Christie

5 of 10


1) J for July - Hollister House: The Banyan Tree Awakens by Joani Lacy

2) Member of the Month Gea - The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown

3) Geography Turkey - The Magician by Michael Scott July 6th

4) Stay out of the sun day - Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare July 7th

5) Independence day - Three to Get Deadly by Janet Evanovich July 10th

6) Embrace your geekness day - Gone-Away Lake by Elizabeth Enright

7) I forgot day - The Clique by Lisi Harrison July 1st

8) National Nude day - Summer Island by Kristin Hannah

9) Sidewalk egg frying day - The Return Journey by Maeve Binchy July 12th

10) Reader's choice - The Revenge of the Dwarves by Markus Heitz

was wondering where this one was. Nice change! I like it. and I'm totally in, of course :D

JULY
0 of 10 Complete!

1. “J”uly: Love Irresistibly by Julie James
2. Hey Gea!: Game for Marriage by Karen Erickson
3. Turkey: Lady Sophie's Christmas Wish by Grace Burrowes
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day : Wild Invitation by Nalini Singh (shifter)
5. Independence Day: All the Time in the World by Shiloh Walker (lives alone)
6. Embrace Your Geekness: This Time Next Door by Gretchen Galway (geek)
7. I Forgot Day: Redwood Bend by Robyn Carr (neglected series)
8. National Nude Day: Unbound by Angela Knight et al. (bare chest)
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day: Donovan's Angel by Peggy Webb (summer cover)
10. Reader's Choice: The Virtuoso (Duke's Obsession, #3) by Grace Burrowes

To Read:


Complete:

1. “J" is for July: Charmed By His Love - Janet Chapman
2. Member of the Month: Gea- Midnight Sins - Lora Leigh
3. Geography: Red Kiss - Deidre Knight
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Levet - Alexandra Ivy
5. Independence Day (July 4th): The Secret Casella Baby - Cathy Williams
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Loving On Borrowed Time - Olivia Cunning
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): The Breeder - Eden Bradley
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Undenied - Sara Humphreys
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Canyons Of Night - Jayne Castle
10. Readers Choice: Wild Invitation - Nalini Singh

I'm in for 10, as usual. I'll post as I go. Now to plan... =)

Finished!!!
Ok! I am in for 10!

1. J is for July: Thrown by a Curve FINISHED 7/3/13
2. Member of the month: Chose a book published in 2011...Highland Hero FINISHED 7/18/13
3. Geography: Black Horse FINISHED 7/23/13
4. Stay out of the sun day: Lover Mine FINISHED 7/14/13
5. Independence Day: Keeping Baby Secret (The Protectors, #22) FINISHED 7/15/13
6. Embrace your Geekness Day: What the Librarian Did FINISHED 7/13/13
7. I forgo Day: Moonlight Road FINISHED 7/9/13
8. National Nude Day: Cowboy Casanova FINISHED 7/1/13
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day: Just for Christmas FINISHED 7/10/13
10. Reader's Choice: Nobody's Hero FINISHED 7/28/13

1. “J" is for July: Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’. Apple Turnover Murder, joanne fluke
Finished~07.17.2013

2. Member of the Month: Gea- Gea has been a member of the RRRC since October 2011. Please read a book from any of Gea's shelves The Bride's Necklace, kat martin

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Turkey. Read a book with a Christmas theme A Chesapeake Shores Christmas, sherryl woods

4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Read a book with a vampire/shifter character
Love Bites, lynsay sands

5. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a character who lives alone. A Yuletide Murder, jessica fletcher

6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character Chihuahua Confidential, waverly curtis

7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile Last Breath, rachel caine Finished~07.19.2013

8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a bare chest Nauti Nights, lora leigh

9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a character in the food industry Devil's Food Cake Murder, joanne fluke

10. Readers Choice: Destined, pc cast
Finished~07.27.2013

I'm in for 8. Here's the theory.

0/8 Read

1. J for July To Wed a Wild Lord by Sabrina Jeffries
2. Hi Gea! Changing The Game by Jaci Burton
3. Stay Out of the Sun Day: Valley of Silence by Nora Roberts (vampire)
4. Independence Day: Fortune's Fool by Mercedes Lackey
5. Embrace Your Geekiness Day: About That Night by Julie James
6. I Forgot Day: Before the Scandal by Suzanne Enoch
7. National Nude Day: Wild About You by Kerrelyn Sparks
8. My Choice: TBD

READ: 0/10

1. “J" is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.

2. Member of the Month - GEA: The Hobbit - J.R.R. Tolkein

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Turkey. You may also read a book with a Christmas theme, or where there is travel involved from one continent to another, or a book with a military character or setting, or a book with a horse on the cover or located within the story.

4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Read a book with a vampire/shifter character or a book that has a moon or night scene on the cover.

5. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a red, white, and/or blue cover or a book with a character who lives alone.

6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with glasses or a book on the cover.

7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it.

8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a painter or sculptor, or a book with a bare chest or beach scene on the cover, or a book with a beach scene in the story.

9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.

10. Readers Choice:

I'll do all 10:) And I'll post when I figure out what I want to read!

1. “J" is for July:

2. Member of the Month: Gea: Knight, Surrender, The Perfect Play, The Mighty Storm, or a book published in 2011.

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Turkey.
You may also read a book with a Christmas theme, or where there is travel involved from one continent to another, or a book with a military character or setting, or a book with a horse on the cover or located within the story.

4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Read a book with a vampire/shifter character or a book that has a moon or night scene on the cover.

5. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a red, white, and/or blue cover or a book with a character who lives alone.

6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with glasses or a book on the cover.

7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): old TBR/series

8. National Nude Day (July 14th): painter or sculptor, or a book with a bare chest or beach scene on the cover, or a beach scene in the story.

9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.

10. Readers Choice:

I'm in!

RRRC - Monthly Challenges
~ July Monthly Challenge ~

Duration: July 1 to July 31, 2013

Read: 4/10

1. “J" is for July: Instant Gratification by Jill Shalvis - 02/07 ★★★
2. Member of the Month (Gea): Wild Heat by Bella Andre - 03/07 ★★★½

3. Geography: Forged in Steele by Maya Banks

4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Trinity by Lauren Dane - 02/07 ★★

5. Independence Day (July 4th): Brazen by Maya Banks
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Wicked Nights by Gena Showalter
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh

10. Readers Choice: Down London Road by Samantha Young - 01/07 ★★★★

I'm in and will post books later!

I'm in. And I like the "Member of the month" idea, it's great! :)

0/10 read

1. “J" is for July: Taking a Shot by Jaci Burton
or
This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
or
Portrait in Death by J.D. Robb

2. Member of the Month [Gea]: The Last Girl by Kitty Thomas
or
Leo by Mia Sheridan

3. Geography: Creative License by Lynne Roberts

4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Exquisite by Ella Frank
or
A Blood Seduction by Pamela Palmer

5. Independence Day (July 4th): Shadow Woman by Linda Howard
or
There is No Light in Darkness by Claire Contreras

6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Gaming for Keeps by Seleste deLaney
or
Talking Dirty with the CEO by Jackie Ashenden

7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Portrait in Death by J.D. Robb
or
Holiday Bound by Beth Kery
or
Assume The Position by T.C. Lee

8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Holiday Bound by Beth Kery
or
Line of Scrimmage by Marie Force

9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Disastrous by E.L. Montes

10. Readers Choice: All In by Raine Miller

I'm in, just putting together my list.

Completed: 4/7

1. "J" is for July: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

4. Stay Out of the Sun Day (July 3rd): Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead

5. Independence Day : The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting [7/22/13]

7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

8. National Nude Day (July 14th) : Fallen Too Far by Abbi Glines

9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th) : A Note in the Margin by Isabelle Rowan (part of a sidewalk) [7/8/13]

10: Reader's Choice : What I Didn't Say by Keary Taylor [7/1/13]

RRRC - July Monthly Challenge
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1) “J" is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’ - Jemima J: A Novel About Ugly Ducklings and Swans by Jane Green

2) Member of the Month: Gea- The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger

3) Geography: Read a book with a Christmas theme - Hogfather by Terry Pratchett

4) Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Read a book with a shifter character - Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs

5) Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a red cover - Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast by Robin McKinley

6) Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with glasses or a book on the cover - The Geek Manifesto: Why science matters by Mark Henderson

7) I Forgot Day (July 2nd): There is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it - Last Seen Wearing by Colin Dexter

8) National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a painter or sculptor, or a book with a bare chest or beach scene on the cover, or a book with a beach scene in the story - Boyfriend In A Dress by Louise Kean

9) Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover - Chocolat by Joanne Harris

10) Readers Choice: Three to Get Deadly by Janet Evanovich

0/10 read


1. J is for July - Jamie
2. Member of the Month: Gea - Ecstasy
3. Geography - Faerie Christmas
4. Stay Out of the Sun Day - Covenant in Blood
5. Independence Day - One Bright Star
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day - The Darkling Thrush
7. I Forgot Day - Love, Like Ghosts
8. National Nude Day - I'll Be Home For Christmas
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day - An Earlier Heaven
10. Readers Choice - Burning Bright

I'm in for all 10.

I'm in :D Summer break soon, so hopefully I'll have more time to read this month.

07/10

1. “J" is for July: BTW I Love You by Nico Jaye ✔ ★★★★✩
2. Member of the Month: At Last by Jacquie D'Alessandro ✔ ★★★★✩
3. Geography: A Puppy for Christmas by Karly Maddison ✔ ★★★★✩
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Blood and Roses by Aislinn Kerry
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Just One Wish by Janette Rallison
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): These Bonds by Sylvia A. Winters ✔ ★★★✩✩
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Lone Star by Josh Lanyon ✔ ★★★★✩
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): A Serving of Love by Andrew Grey ✔ ★★★★★
10. Readers Choice: Just For You by Jet Mykles ✔ ★★★★✩

I'm in, titles coming soon...

Well, I found something for all ten - now to see how many I can do!


RRRC Monthly Challenge
July 1-31, 2013

0/10

1. J = Johanna Lindsey: A Rogue of My Own
2. Gea's shelves: A Rake's Vow by Stephanie Laurens
OR The Duke and I by Julia Quinn
3. Horse in the story (takes place in the Old West): The Touch Of Fire by Linda Howard
4. Moon on the cover: by Sarah Addison Allen
5. Red, white & blue cover: by David McCullough
6. Glasses (on the desk): by Sarah MacLean
7. I Forgot: on my TBR since Feb 2009: This Is All I Ask by Lynn Kurland
8. Bare chest: by Nalini Singh
9. Food on the cover: by Joanne Fluke
10. Reader's Choice: TBD

I'm in for 7. I'll post as I go.

I'll play again... who knew there were so few romance covers where the models wear glasses (even if the characters do!) I finally found some sunglasses... hope that works :P

July RRRC Challenge

0/10 read

1. J(anet) Book - Notorious Nineteen
2. Gea's Shelves - Rock Chick Regret
3. Horse within story - At the Bride Hunt Ball
4. Shifter - Wake Me Up Inside
5. White Cover - The Bride Bed
6. Glasses on cover - Beautiful Broken Rules
7. On Shelf A While - Splendid
8. Bare chest cover - Fear, Hope, and Bread Pudding
9. Food cover - Strawberries for Dessert
10. Readers Choice - Raining Men

10/10 Completed


1. “J" is for July: One Sweet Ride finished 7/7

2. Member of the Month: Law Man finished 7/10

3. Geography: The Dom on the Naughty List finished 7/8

4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Thoroughbreds and Trailer Trash finished 7/16

5. Independence Day (July 4th): Hard and Fast finished 7/15

6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): For Everly finished 7/20

7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Naughty Little Secret finished 7/2

8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Just This Once finished 7/18

9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Sweet Spot finished 7/13

10. Readers Choice: This Man Confessedfinished 7/5

I open the challenge thread and am pleasantly surprised with that "member of the month" title :) Thanks for the honors and I hope you find something interesting to read on my shelves :)

RRRC: July Monthly Challenge
Duration: July 1st - July 31st
10/10 - DONE

✔1. “J" is for July: The Tenderfoot Bride by Cheryl St.John (2/7) *****
✔2. Member of the Month (Hello everyone!): A Rake's Vow by Stephanie Laurens (3/7) ****
✔3. Geography: A Taste Of Heaven by Alexis Harrington (22/7) ****
✔4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh (1/7) *****
✔5. Independence Day (July 4th): Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas (1/7) ****
✔6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Reckless by Amanda Quick (6/6) ****
✔7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Hard Lovin' Man by Lorraine Heath (6/6) ****
✔8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh (13/7) *****
✔9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Recipe for Satisfaction by Gina Gordon (17/7) ***
✔10. Readers Choice: A Taste Of Heaven by Alexis Harrington (22/7) ****

I'm in! I don't know how many yet, as many as I can squeeze in :) I'll post my list after I get started.

RRRC:July Monthly Challenge
Duration July 1 ~July 31st

I'm in for 3-5 ~ maybe more..
5/6 read

1. “J" is for July: Zero at the Bone by Jane Seville
2. Member of the Month: Gea Masters at Arms 7/9/13 4♥
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): shifter character The Wallflower 7/5/13 4♥

5. Independence Day (July 4th): blue cover Beauty Awakened 7/8/13 4♥
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a bare chest Immortal Rider 7/10/13 5♥
10. Readers Choice:Stars & Stripes

Gea wrote: "I open the challenge thread and am pleasantly surprised with that "member of the month" title :) Thanks for the honors and I hope you find something interesting to read on my shelves :)

RRRC: July..."



Yay Gea!!

Our first Member of the Month :)

Oh I like the member of the month idea- kind of like a mini pick it for me version but with a walk through shelves to pick for myself. As usual the TBR gets a tad longer,lol

I'm in

July Monthly Challenge

0/10

1. “J" is for July: Jenny Pox by J.L. Bryan
2. Member of the Month - Gea: The Billionaire Wins the Game
3. Geography - Turkey: Two Weeks With a SEAL by Theresa Marguerite Hewitt
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): A Fall of Water by Elizabeth Hunter
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Three Days in Seattle by Debra
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Tall, Dork and Handsome by Remy Richard
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Conspiracy Game by Christine Feehan
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Rise of the Fallenby Donna Lynne
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): No Shoes, No Shirt, No Spells by Rose Pressey
10. Readers Choice: Mystery Man by Kristen Ashley

0/10 Completed
1. “J" is for July: Under Fire by Jo Davis
2. Member of the Month: Be With Me By Maya Banks
3. Geography: The Tycoon's Pregnant Mistress by Maya Banks
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day: My Lord Vampire By Alexandra Ivy
5. Independence Day: Wicked Ties By Shayla Black
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day : Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
7. I Forgot Day: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
8. National Nude Day: Caught by Menace by Lolita Lopez
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day: Too Hot to Touch by Louisa Edwards
10. Readers Choice: Fever by Maya Banks

2013 July Monthly Challenge
Duration: July 1 to July 31, 2013
0/10 Read

1. “J" is for..: Jill Shalvis, Lucky in Love
2. Member of the Month ~ Gea/2011: Seven Years to Sin by Sylvia Day
3. Geography ~ Turkey (horse on cover): Believe in Me by Laura Moore
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): MacRieve by Kresley Cole
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Dance of the Gods by Nora Roberts
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Opposites Attract by Cat Johnson
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Hot Ticket by Olivia Cunning
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Tangled by Emma Chase
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Stranded with a Billionaire by Jessica Clare
10. Thanks For The Pick Kami!: Easy by Tammara Webber

2013 July Monthly Challenge
Duration: July 1 to July 31, 2013
4/10 Read

1. “J" is for..:

River of Dust (1996) by Alexander Jablokov (07/28/13)

2. Member of the Month ~ Gea/2011:

3. Geography ~ Turkey (set in Turkey):

The Towers of Trebizond (1956) by Rose Macaulay (07/05/13)

4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd):

5. Independence Day (July 4th):

6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th):

7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd):
I read the first book of this series in 2006; the second one this month.

Sky Coyote (The Company #2) (1999) by Kage Baker (07/16/13)


8. National Nude Day (July 14th):

9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th):

10. Thanks For The Pick Kami!:

The Outback Stars (The Outback Stars #1) by Sandra McDonald (07/03/13)