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Climb the Stairs - Participants Thread
Do you Dare to Climb the Stairs?Read a Minimum of 10 Books (The first 4 levels)
Re-Reads are allowed. Any media can be used.
When covers are listed, you should end up with 'Stairs'. (See example below...)
Level 1-Read 1 x
Level 2-Read 2 x
Level 3-Read 3 x
Level 4-Read 4 x
Level 5-Read 5 x
Level 6-Read 6 x
Level 7-Read 7 x
Choose from the following categories for each level. No repeating, one category per level.
* Favorite Author
* Different Authors (or new to you authors)
* Favorite Genre (or favorite sub-genre of romance)
* Chunky Book (More than 400pages)
* Novella (Less than 250pages)
* New 2013 release
* Different Genres
Example:
Level 1-Read 1 Chunky Book: 870 pages
Outlander
Level 2-Read 2 Favorite Author: Jill Shalvis
Simply Irresistible
The Sweetest Thing
Level 3-Read 3 Favorite Genre: Contemporary
Sugar Rush
Sweet Stuff
Babycakes
Level 4-Read 4 Different Genres:
YA:Fallen
PNR:Dark Lover
H/R:Just Like Heaven
Sci-Fi:Dragonsdawn
The Stairs:
Reserved for Participants list.
Done!28/28 complete
Level 1 - Favorite Author
1. Abigail Roux Sticks & Stones (re-read) finished 7/24 5*
Level 2 - Chunky Book (More than 400pages)
1. Rescue Me finished 7/19 4*
2. Irregulars finished 7/28 4*
Level 3 - 2013 Release
1. A Sinner Born finished 7/17 4*
2. Sky Hunter finished 7/23 3*
3. Taken finished 7/28 4*
Level 4 - New to you Authors
1. Reluctant Mate by Eden Cole finished 7/15 2.5*
2. Before I Wake by Eli Easton finished 7/15 4*
3. Campus Visit by Stella Huerta finished 7/21 4*
4. Prey by Andrea Speed finished 7/24 4*
Level 5 - Different (sub)Genre
1. Steampunk: The Novelty Maker finished 7/15 4*
2. Fantasy: Tribute finished 7/18 3*
3. Historical: A Private Gentleman finished 7/19 4*
4. Paranormal: Natural Instincts finished 7/22 4*
5. Sci-Fi: Trick of Time finished 7/28 3*
Level 6 - Favorite Genre (M/M Contemporary)
1. American Love Songs (re-read) finished 7/18 5*
2. The Missing Butterfly finished 7/20 3*
3. Cut & Run (re-read) finished 7/22 5*
4. Fish & Chips (re-read) finished 7/27 5*
5. The Road To Byron finished 7/28 3*
6. Divide & Conquer (re-read) finished 7/29 5*
Level 7 - Novella (Less than 250pages)
1. Thief finished 7/15 3*
2. Free Falling finished 7/15 3*
3. Fortune Hunter finished 7/16 3*
4. Rogues finished 7/16 2*
5. One More Soldier finished 7/17 5*
6. The Persistence of Memory finished 7/20 2*
7. Bloodlines finished 7/25 5*
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RRRC - Dare You To Read Challenge ~ Climb The Stairs ~
Duration: July 15th - Dec. 15th
Read:21/28
Level 1: Favorite Author
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Level 2: Chunky Book (More than 400pages)
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Level 3: Novella (Less than 250pages)
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Level 4: Different Genres
1. (suspense)
2. (Sci-fi)
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Level 5: Favorite Genre (contemporary romance)
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Level 6: New To Me Authors
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Level 7: New 2013 release
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Climb the Stairs Challenge Duration: July 15th- Dec. 15th
Completed 15/15-Updated 11/5/13
***FINISHED!!!
Level 1: Fave Author
Level 2: New Authors
Level 3: Chunky Book
Level 4: Fave Genre (HR...one of few)
Level 5: 2013 Release
Climb the Stairs?July 15 ~ Dec 15 2013
28/28 read
Level 1: New 2013 Release
1) Magic Rises 8/26/13 3♥
Level 2: Different Genre
1) Natural Law 11/8/13 4♥ (erotica/bdsm)
2) Hell on Wheels 10/6/13 4♥ (romance)
Level 3: Chunksters (more than 400pgs)
1) For You 8/5/13 3.5♥
2) At Peace 8/7/13 4♥
3) Golden Trail 8/12/13 4♥
Level 4:Favorite Author ~ Kristen Ashley
1) Games of the Heart 8/15/13 4♥
2) Sweet Dreams 8/2/13 5♥
3) Lady Luck 8/20/13 4♥
4) Breathe 8/22/13 5♥
Level 5: Novellas (less than 250pgs)
1) Blood Queen 227 pgs 7/16/13 4♥
2) Blood Rebellion 231 pgs 8/25/13 4♥
3) Blood War 216 pgs 8/31/13 4♥
4) Blood Redemption 224 ps 9/2/13 4♥
5) Blood Reunion 240 pgs 9/3/13 4♥
Level 6: Favorite Genre (Paranormal)
1)River Marked 11/5/13 5♥
2)Bear Necessities 10/30/13 4♥
3)Hammered 10/29/13 4♥
4)Kiss of Fate 11/7/13 5♥
5)Criss Cross 10/14/13 3.75♥
6)Heart of Obsidian 10/5/13 5♥
Level 7: Different Authors
1) Tempting the Beast 11/9/13 3.5♥
2) Touch & Geaux 8/4/13 5♥
3) Zero at the Bone 7/27/13 4♥
4) Nobody's Perfect 8/11/13 5♥
5) Hot Head 8/11/13 4♥
6) Hidden Away 11/2/13 3♥
7)Faith & Fidelity 10/26/13 5♥
Climb the Stairs ChallengeDuration: July 15th - Dec. 15th
Date finished:
Read: 17 of 28
Level 1: Different Genre
1.Dash & Lily's Book of Dares ✓ [12/13] ★★★★★
Level 2: Chunky Book (400+)
1. Starfire ✓ [08/17] ★★★★✩
2. Moon Spell ✓ [11/05] ★★★★★
Level 3: New in 2013
1. Epiphany ✓ [07/27] ★★★★★
2. Such Great Heights ✓ [07/28] ★★✩✩✩
3. Blood and Snow: The Complete Season One ✓ [11/04] ★★★★✩
Level 4: New ( to me ) Author
1. Uglies ✓ [07/23] ★★★★✩
2. Pretties ✓ [07/30] ★★★★★
3. Specials
4. Extras
Level 5: Novellas
1. Before ✓ [09/23]
2. Shopgirl
3. Dragon's Oath
4. Lenobia's Vow
5. Neferet's Curse
Level 6: Favourite Genre ( Paranormal Romance )
1. Prince of Wolves
2. The Siren
3. Darkness Falls ✓ [11/13] ★★★★★
4. Eternally Yours ✓ [11/15] ★★★★✩
5. A Shade of Vampire
6. Juliet Immortal
Level 7: Favourite Author (Richelle Mead)
1. Vampire Academy✓ [09/28] ★★★★★
2. Frostbite ✓ [09/29] ★★★★★
3. Shadow Kiss ✓ [10/03] ★★★★★
4. Blood Promise ✓ [10/08] ★★★★★
5. Spirit Bound ✓ [12/22] ★★★★★
6. Last Sacrifice ✓ [12/24] ★★★★★
7. Bloodlines
Okay, I'm in. Climb the Stairs Challenge
Duration: July 15th- Dec. 15th (5 month Challenge)
(view spoiler)
Plan:
Level 1: 1 x novella (-250 pages)
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Level 2: 2 x 2013 release
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Level 3: 3 x chunky book (400+pages)
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Level 4: 4 x different genres
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Level 5: 5 x favorite author
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Level 6: 6 x different authors
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Level 7: 7 x favorite genre (mystery/thriller/suspense)
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- Karin Slaughter - 7/22/13 (***)2.
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July 15 ~ Dec 15DONE 10/21/13
Read: 28/28
Level 1: Chunky Book (More than 400pages)
Level 2: Different genres
Level 3: Favorite author Lynsay Sands
Level 4: 2013 release
Level 5: Favorite Genre(favorite sub-genre of romance)
Level 6: Novella
Level 7: Different authors
I am in. :)
Chunky Book
Favorite Author
July 26th *****
August 2nd *****
Favorite Genre
New Releases 2013
July 22nd *****
New to me authors
Novella less then 250pages
UPDATE: I have received Several new Books I can't Wait to read. I will have to update my stairs.
Chunky Book
Favorite Author
July 26th *****
August 2nd *****Favorite Genre
New Releases 2013
July 22nd *****
New to me authors
Novella less then 250pages
UPDATE: I have received Several new Books I can't Wait to read. I will have to update my stairs.
Here is my list/stairs- I decided to go for all seven levels. I will add books for the last two categories as I go. Thanks :)Completed: 7/28
Level 1- Chunky Book
Level 2: Favourite Author:
COMPLETED-Aug. 22/13 ****
Level 3:Novellas:
COMPLETED- ****
COMPLETED- Aug 12/13 ****Level 4: New Releases:
-Completed: Aug. 5, 2013-****Level 5: Favourite Genre: Contemporary Romance
Level 6: Different Authors
Completed- July 31- ***
Level 7: Different Genres
:Contemp. Romance-COMPLETED Aug18/2013 *****
-Young Adult-COMPLETED Aug 25/13 *****
28/281 2013 release
20 Oct ****2 chunky books
4 Oct ***
26 Nov *****3 novella
9 Sept ****
11 Oct ***
20 Oct ****4 different genres
Fantasy:
3 August **** Childrens:
9 August **** Espionage
21 Sept ***** Contemporary:
5 Dec ***5 favourite genre - Mystery
4 August ****
31 Aug ****
22 Sept ****
2 Nov ****
2 Dec ***6 favourite author
1 August ****
10 August ****
1 Sep ****
26 Oct ****
22 Nov ***
26 Nov ***7 different authors new to me
23 July *****
3 August ****
24 August ***
7 Sept ****
30 Sept ****
15 Nov ****
25 Nov ****
27/28 completedLevel 1: 1 Novellas
1. TBD
Level 2: 2 Different Genres
✔ 1. Historical Romance: Midnight Pleasures With a Scoundrel by Lorraine Heath – Jul 21
✔ 3. Mystery: Naked in Death by J.D. Robb – Aug 01
Level 3: 3 Favorite Author
✔ 1. Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas – Aug 06
✔ 2. It Happened one Autumn by Lisa Kleypas – Aug 09
✔ 3. Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas – Aug 12
Level 4: 4 Chunky Books
✔ 1. 448pp – Boundless by Cynthia Hand – Aug 15
✔ 2. 438pp – Aloha From Hell by Richard Kadrey – Aug 21
✔ 3. 546 – Changes by Jim Butcher – Aug 27
✔ 4. 578 – Ghost Story by Jim Butcher – Sep 05
Level 5: 5 New Releases
✔ 1. Witch’s Handbook of Kisses and Curses by Molly Harper – Jul 25
✔ 2. Fifth Grave Past the Light by Darynda Jones – Jul 26
✔ 3. Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews – Aug 03
✔ 4. Hunted by Kevin Hearne – Aug 05
✔ 5. Kill City Blues by Richard Kadrey – Aug 25
Level 6: 6 New to Me Authors
✔ 1. Eve by Anna Carey – Jul 22
✔ 2. Dead is the New Black by Marlene Perez – Jul 29
✔ 3. Emperor Mollusk vs the Sinister Brain by A. Lee Martinez – Aug 02
✔ 4. Blood Red Road by Moira Young – Aug 11
✔ 5. Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi – Aug 17
✔ 6. The Enemy by Charlie Higson – Aug 29
Level 7: 7 Favorite Genre ~ urban fantasy
✔ 1. Kill the Dead by Richard Kadrey – Jul 28
✔ 2. Trapped by Kevin Hearne – Aug 02
✔ 3. Deadly Sting by Jennifer Estep – Aug 04
✔ 4. In the House of the Wicked by Thomas E. Sniegoski – Aug 18
✔ 5. Midnight Riot by Ben Aaronovitch – Aug19
✔ 6. Devil Said Bang by Richard Kadrey – Aug 23
✔ 7. Secrets of the Demon by Diana Rowland – Sep 03
The Stairs:
TBD
I'm in!Climb the Stairs Challenge - 28/28 Read - DONE!
Duration: July 15th- Dec. 15th
Level 1: Favorite Author - 1/1 Read
✔1. Redeeming Zorus by Laurann Dohner
Level 2: Chunky Books - 2/2 Read
✔1. Between Their Worlds by Barb Hendee (448 pages) - 9/19
✔2. Ghost Story by Jim Butcher (481 pages) - 7/21
Level 3: Favorite Genre: Historical Romance - 3/3 Read
✔1. The Duke Is Mine by Eloisa James - 7/16
✔2. The Ugly Duchess by Eloisa James - 7/19
✔3. The Brazen Bride by Stephanie Laurens - 7/19
Level 4: Different Authors - 4/4 Read
✔1. Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews - 8/16
✔2. Kitty in the Underworld by Carrie Vaughn - 8/12
✔3. Cold Days by Jim Butcher - 7/27
✔4. Shadow Rising by Yasmine Galenorn - 7/23
Level 5: Different Genres - 5/5 Read
✔1. Taunting Krell by Laurann Dohner (Science Fiction) - 7/23
✔2. The Wanderer by Robyn Carr (Contemporary) - 9/21
✔3. Shaded Vision by Yasmine Galenorn (UF) - 7/20
✔4. Real Vampires Don't Wear Size Six by Gerry Bartlett (Chick lit) - 7/24
✔5. The Night Is Alive by Heather Graham (PNR) - 8/15
Level 6: New 2013 Books - 6/6 Read
✔1. The Darkest Craving by Gena Showalter - 8/22
✔2. Fifth Grave Past the Light by Darynda Jones - 8/6
✔3. Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost - 7/17
✔4. One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean - 7/25
✔5. Last Blood by Kristen Painter - 8/9
✔6. Once Upon a Tower by Eloisa James - 8/5
Level 7: Novellas - 7/7 Read
✔1. Finding Magic by Stacia Kane (130 pages) - 7/25
✔2. Seduced by a Pirate by Eloisa James (100 pages) - 7/25
✔3. Kiss of Venom by Jennifer Estep (80 pages) - 7/27
✔4. The Wicked by Thea Harrison (105 pages) - 8/3
✔5. Cloak & Silence by Sherrilyn Kenyon (171 pages) - 7/19
✔6. Ice Shards by Yasmine Galenorn (100 pages) - 7/27
✔7. Stealing Coal by Laurann Dohner (167 pages) - 7/18
The Stairs - (view spoiler)
Read: 28/28Level 1: New 2013 release
1. Hot Hands 8/8/13 ★★★✩✩
Level 2: Chunky Book
1. Special Forces - Soldiers (559 pgs) 7/27/13 ★★★★★
2. At His Throat, A Promise (414 pgs) 7/20/13 ★★★★★
Level 3: Different Genres
1. Sci-fi romance Details of the Hunt 7/17/13 ★★★★✩
2. Urban Fantasy Wrong Ways Down 8/7/13 ★★★★★
3. Fantasy Heartstrings 8/10/13 ★★★★✩
Level 4: Novella
1. Protection 7/15/13 ★★★★✩
2. College Boys 7/25/13 ★★★★✩
3. Body and Soul 8/16/13 ★★★✩✩
4. Nine-Tenths of the Law 8/3/13 ★★✩✩✩
Level 5 Favorite Author ~ Josh Lanyon
1. All She Wrote 7/27/13 ★★★★✩
2. The Darkling Thrush 7/18/13 ★★★★✩
3. Out of the Blue 9/7/13 ★★★★✩
4. The Dark Horse 9/24/13 ★★★✩✩
5. Fatal Shadows 8/30/13 ★★★★✩
Level 6: Favorite Genre ~ M/M contemp romance
1. Talker 8/16/13 ★★★✩✩
2. Acrobat 8/17/13 ★★★✩✩
3. Burn 8/30/13 ★★★★✩
4. You Get Full Credit For Being Alive 8/24/13 ★★★★✩
5. Take Me Home 7/29/13 ★★★✩✩
6. Where He Ends and I Begin 8/4/13 ★★★✩✩
Level 7: Different Authors
1. Tangled by Emma Chase 7/21/13 ★★★✩✩
2. The Dream Hunter by Sherrilyn Kenyon 7/24/13 ★★✩✩✩
3. His Roommate's Pleasure by Lana McGregor 7/26/13 ★★★★✩
4. Bending The Iron by Libby Drew 7/30/13 ★★★✩✩
5. Hell's Pawn by Jay Bell 8/2/13 ★★★★✩
6. Room at the TopJane Davitt 8/29/13 ★★★★✩
7. The Ghost on My Couch by L.A. Gilbert 8/12/13 ★★★★★
Completed: 28/28*I will put the other books later...
Level 1 - Favorite Author(Julie James)
1. About That Night--22 Aug---5 *
Level 2 - 2013 Release
1. The husband's secrets - 28.12.2013 ---5*
2. Lovestruck in London--16 Oct ---3*
Level 3 - Different Genre
1. The Alchemist's Secret (Mystery/Thriller)--27 Jul---5 *
2. The new rector (Drama/suspense)--02 Oct---4*
3. Playing for the keeps -- 17 Sep ---5*
Level 4 - Chunky Book (More than 400pages)
1. Mini shopaholic -- 25 Oct - 5*
2. The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest--11 Aug---5 *
3. The book thief -- 09 Sep---5*
4. Murder Takes Time--31 Aug---5*
Level 5 - New to you Authors
1. Fifth dimension -- 17 Noe - 4*
2. Madame Tussaud -- 13 Oct - 5*
3. Alex -- 25 Noe --- 5*
4. Chat Love - 04 Sep --- 4*
5. A rose for Melinda - 10 Sep --- 4*
Level 6 - Novella (Less than 250pages)
1. Simply Amazing --- 20 Jul --- 3*
2. The queen and the castle--29 jul----1*
3. Unlock my heart --- 16 Jul ---- 3*
4. Unrelenting Love --- 07 Aug ---- 3*
5. Transfigured --- 04 AUG ---- 1*
6. Under a Falling Star --- 02 AUG ---- 3*
Level 7 - Favorite Genre (Mystery/Thriller)
1. The Charlemagne Pursuit --- 02 Aug --- 5*
2. Fear the Worst --- 18 Jul --- 5*
3. The Mozart Conspiracy--- 18 Aug --- 5*
4. The Girl Who Played with Fire --- 04 Aug --- 5*
5. Ice cold --- 28 Jul --- 5*
6. The Surgeon -- 26 Sep - 5*
7. Rage of angels -- 03 Noe -- 5*
I'm in for 5 levels.Climb the Stairs Challenge
Duration: July 15th - Dec. 15th
Read 0/15 books
Level 1- 2013 release
1.
Level 2- Chunky Book (More than 400 pages)
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Level 3- Novella (Less than 250 pages)
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Level 4- Different Genres
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Level 5- Different Authors
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Climb the Staris Challenge
July 15 to December 15
Yay! I'm all done!
28/28 Finished
1. Chunky Book
2. Favorite Author: Colleen Hoover
3. 2013 Releases
4. New & Different Authors
5. Favorite Genre: I don't have a favorite, but I picked Contemporary Romance
6. Novella's
7. Different Genres
I'm in for all 7 levels. Duration: July 15 - December 15, 2013
READ: 28/28
Level 1-Read 1 x Novella (Less than 250pages)
✔1. The Big Sleep - Raymond Chandler (224 pages) 8/16
Level 2-Read 2 x New 2013 release
✔1. The Temptation of Your Touch - Teresa Medeiros (1/29/13) 8/11
✔2. Taking Eve - Iris Johansen (4/16/13) 8/10
Level 3-Read 3 x Favorite Author
✔1. Chasing Fire - Nora Roberts 8/21
✔2. The Last Boyfriend - Nora Roberts 8/31
✔3. The Perfect Hope - Nora Roberts 9/21
Level 4-Read 4 x Different Genre
✔1. {Romance} The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf - Molly Harper 8/3
✔2. {Mystery} 12th of Never - James Patterson 9/26
✔3. {Post Apocalypse} Z for Zachariah - Robert O'Brien 9/9
✔4. {Non-Fiction} The Complete Idiot's Guide to Classical Mythology - Kevin Osborn 9/17
Level 5-Read 5 x New To You Authors (different)
✔1. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter - Seth Grahame-Smith 8/4
✔2. A Brisket, a Casket - Delia Rosen 8/13
✔3. Frog King, The: A Love Story - Adam Davies 8/11
✔4. The Crystal Cave - Mary Stewart 9/4
✔5. The Sisters Brothers - Patrick deWitt 9/28
Level 6-Read 6 x Favorite Genre - Paranormal
✔1. {Shifter} The Red Heart of Jade - Marjorie Liu 8/31
✔2. {Shifter} Winter Kiss - Deborah Cooke 8/14
✔3. {Vampire} Bitter Blood - Rachel Caine 9/23
✔4. {Werewolf} Dark Moon - Rebecca York 9/17
✔5. {Werewolf} Death Magic - Eileen Wilks 9/30
✔6. {Werewolf} Master of Darkness - Angela Knight 9/5
Level 7-Read 7 x Chunky Book (More than 400pages)
✔1. Guilty as Sin - Tami Hoag (608 pages) 10/13
✔2. NOS4A2 - Joe Hill (692 pages) 7/18
✔3. Sandstorm - James Rollins (608 pages) 8/26
✔4. Clockwork Princess - Cassandra Clare (570 pages) 8/2
✔5. Red Phoenix - Kylie Chan (563 pages) 9/26
✔6. The Immortal Fire - Anne Ursu (528 pages) 7/20
✔7. Mutiny on the Bounty - John Boyne (496 pages) 8/20
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
I'm in! I'm going to try for all 7 levels!Climb the Stairs Challenge
July 15 ~ December 15
21/28 Complete
Categories:
Level 1 - New 2013 release
Level 2 - Favorite Author
Captivated - Nora Roberts - 8/31/13
Level 3 - Novella (Less than 250pages)
One Last Chance - Shelby Gates - 8/3/13 - 168 pgs
Mine to Take - Cynthia Eden - 8/22/13 - 151 pgs
Level 4 - Favorite Genre (or favorite sub-genre of romance)
Against the Storm - Kat Martin - 7/22/13
Veil of Night - Linda Howard - 11/17/13
Smoke in Mirrors - Jayne Ann Krentz - 11/29/13
Level 5 - Chunky Book (More than 400pages)
Lover Awakened - J.R. Ward - 8/25/13
Summer At Willow Lake - Susan Wiggs - 10/5/13 - 534 pgs
Fifty Shades Darker - E.L. James - 12/7/13 - 532 pgs
Level 6 - Different Genres
Erotica: Nauti Boy - Lora Leigh - 7/30/13
Urban Fantasy: Unholy Ghosts - Stacia Kane - 8/8/13
Suspense: Out Of Control - Shannon McKenna - 8/16/13
Paranormal: Club Dead - Charlaine Harris - 10/26/13
Contemporary: Simply Irresistible - Rachel Gibson - 11/22/13
Mystery: Spying in High Heels - Gemma Halliday - 11/30/13
Level 7 - Different Authors (or new to you authors)
Beg for Mercy - Jami Alden - 8/18/13
The Darkest Hour - Maya Banks - 9/14/13
Undertow - Cherry Adair - 10/1/13
How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire - Kerrelyn Sparks - 10/13/13
When Blood Calls - J. K. Beck - 11/3/13
Tall, Dark & Dead - Tate Hallaway - 11/10/13
Climb the Stairs Challenge Duration: July 15th- Dec. 15th (5 month Challenge)
Level 1-Read 1 Novella:
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Level 2-Read 2 Chunky Books:
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Level 3-Read 3 Favorite Authors:
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Level 4-Read 4 Favorite Genre: PNR
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Level 5- Read 5 Different Genres:
1. YA:
2. UF:
3. M/M:
4. Suspense/Thriller:
5.Fantasy:
Level 6-Read 6 New 2013 release:
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Level 7-Read 7 Different Authors/New to Me Authors) :
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I'll post here when I get sorted out :)
I'm in. But still deciding what I'm going to put for this. :)))
Finished!Level 1: Novella
Silent Blade by Ilona Andrews - 7/15 – ♥♥♥
Level 2: New 2013 release
Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh – 7/19 - ♥♥♥♥♥
It Had to Be You by Jill Shalvis by Jill Shalvis – 8/24 - ♥♥♥♥
Level 3: Favorite Author -> Jill Shalvis
Instant Attraction – 7/21 - ♥♥♥♥
Instant Gratification – 7/25 - ♥♥♥
Instant Attraction – 7/27 - ♥♥♥♥
Level 4: Different Genres - (Magical Realism)(Classics)(Chick Lit)(Historical Fiction)
Chocolat by Joanne Harris – 7/28 - ♥♥♥
Justine by Lawrence Durell – 8/7 - ♥♥
The Book of Bright Ideas by Sandra Kring – 8/6 - ♥♥♥♥
The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan – 8/18 - ♥♥♥♥♥
Level 5: Chunky Book
Corelli's Mandolin by Louis De Bernieres – 8/8 - ♥♥
Code of Honor by Catherine Mann – 8/24 - ♥♥♥♥
In the Woods by Tana French – 464 pgs– 8/21 - ♥♥♥
Irish Hearts by Nora Roberts – 409 pgs – 8/4 - ♥♥
American Gods by Neil Gaiman – 8/27 - ♥♥♥
Level 6: Different Authors
Next of Kin by Sharon Sala – 8/25 - ♥♥♥
Darkness Unleashed by Alexandra Ivy – 8/30 - ♥♥♥♥
Real Vampires Have Curves by Gerry Bartlett – 8/19 - ♥♥♥
Swimming Without a Net by MaryJanice Davidson – 8/28 - ♥♥♥
The Viking Takes a Knight by Sandra Hill – 9/5 - ♥♥♥♥
Tall, Dark and Wolfish by Lydia Dare – 9/4 - ♥♥♥♥
Level 7: Favorite Genre -> Historical Romance
Charming the Prince by Teresa Medeiros – 9/18 - ♥♥♥
Texas Glory by Lorraine Heath – 9/6 - ♥♥♥♥♥
Her Officer and Gentleman by Karen Hawkins – 9/21 - ♥♥♥
Bride of the Beast by Sue-Ellen Welfonder – 9/22 - ♥♥
The Pretender by Celeste Bradley – 9/13 - ♥♥♥
Minx by Julia Quinn – 9/11 - ♥♥♥♥
Something About Emmaline by Elizabeth Boyle – 9/10 - ♥♥♥
Level 1: Novella
Level 2: New 2013 release
Level 3: Favorite Author -> Jill Shalvis
Level 4: Different Genres - (Magical Realism) (Classics)(Chick Lit) (Historical Fiction)
Level 5: Chunky Book
Level 6: Different Authors
Level 7: Favorite Genre -> Historical Romance
Duration: 7/15/13 - 12/15/13Level:28/28 COMPLETED!!
Level 1: Chunky Books
Level 2: Novellas
Level 3: New 2013 Release
Level 4: Favorite Author>Jennifer Estep
Level 5: Different Genre>Contemporary Romance,Time Slip, UF, Romantic Suspense, Historical Romance
Level 6: Different Author> New
Level 7: Favorite Genre>Paranormal Romance
0/28Level 1: Favorite Author
1. Sweet Possession
Level 2: Different Genres
1. Sweet Evil - Fantasy
2. Slammed - YA
Level 3: Novella
1. Falling for the Backup - 112 pages
2. Tangled - 240 pages
3. Paradise Awakening - 180 pages
Level 4: Different Authors
1. Dark Lover
2. The Sea of Tranquility
3. Come Away With Me
4. The Perfect Play
Level 5: Chunky Book
1. For You - 493 pages
2. At Peace - 568 pages
3. Golden Trail - 611 pages
4. Games of the Heart - 594 pages
5. This Man Confessed - 501 pages
Level 6: New 2013 release
1. Frigid
2. Entwined with You
3. Shooting Scars - Aug 20
4. Wethering The Storm - Aug 20
5. Origin - Aug 28
6. Blue Lines - Sept 23
Level 7: Favorite Genre (Contemporary)
1. Reflected in You
2. Rock Chick Reckoning
3. Rock Chick Regret
4. 12 Rounds
5. Release Me
6. Bully
7. Rush
Climb the Stairs ChallengeDuration: July, 15 - December, 15, 2013
Read 28/28
Level 1-Read 1 x Favorite Author
His at Night by Sherry Thomas, 7/31/2013
Level 2-Read 2 x Chunky Book (More than 400pages)
A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin, 7/27/2013
Rock Chick Revenge by Kristen Ashley, 8/14/2013
Level 3-Read 3 x New 2013 release
Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh, 7/23/2013
Sand Castle Bay by Sherryl Woods, 7/29/2013
Never Too Far by Abbi Glines, 8/9/2013
Level 4-Read 4 x Novella (Less than 250pages)
Tangled by Emma Chase, 7/21/2013
Heaven Can't Wait by Pamela Clare, 7/22/2013
The Bride of Larkspear: A Fitzhugh Trilogy Erotic Novella by Sherry Thomas, 8/1/2013
Wicked All the Way by Shayla Black, 8/5/2013
Level 5-Read 5 x Favorite Genre (Contemporary Romance)
Down London Road by Samantha Young, 7/17/2013
The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts, 7/19/2013
Rules of Entanglement by Gina L. Maxwell, 7/28/2013
Notorious Nineteen by Janet Evanovich, 7/29/2013
The Perfect Hope by Nora Roberts, 8/8/2013
Level 6-Read 6 x New to me Authors
White Lies by Jayne Ann Krentz, 7/18/2013
Catching Jordan by Miranda Kenneally, 7/20/2013
The Vincent Boys by Abbi Glines, 7/24/2013
Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn, 7/26/2013
Protecting What's His by Tessa Bailey, 8/3/2013
Beg for Mercy by Jami Alden, 8/4/2013
Level 7-Read 7 x Different Genres
Something Like Summer by Jay Bell (MM romance), 7/16/2013
Mine to Hold by Shayla Black (romantic suspense), 7/22/2013
The Likeness by Tana French (mystery), 8/3/2013
Bicycle Diaries (non-fiction, memoir), 8/5/2013
First Grave on the Right (paranormal romance), 8/6/2013
Fallen Too Far (new adult), 8/7/2013
A Heart So Wild (western historical romance), 8/11/2013
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July 15 - December 1526/28 Completed
☺ Level 1 - Read a Chunky Book
√1. Fire Inside by Kristen Ashley 7/26 (4 Stars)
☺ Level 2 - Different Genres
√1. Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones ->Paranormal Romance 7/24 (4.5 Stars)
√2. The Seduction of Elliot McBride by Jennifer Ashley ->Historical Romance 9/6 (4 Stars)
Level 3 - Favorite Authors ->Lorelei James
1. Gone Country by Lorelei James
2. Redneck Romeo by Lorelei James
√3. Turn and Burn by Lorelei James 10/19 (4 Stars)
☺ Level 4 - Novellas
√1. Halloween Heat V Menage by Multiple Authors 7/21 (5 Stars)
√2. Ravenous by Eden Summers 7/16 (4 Stars)
√3. Concealed Desire by Eden Summers 7/15 (4.5 Stars)
√4. Sneaking a Peek by Eden Summers 7/15 (4 Stars)
☺ Level 5 - Different/New Authors
√1. Isn't She Lovely by Lauren Layne 11/30 (4 Stars)
√2. Reburn by Anne Marsh 7/27 (3.5 Stars)
√3. To the Limit by Jo Leigh 7/31 (4 Stars)
√4. Delectable by Adrianne Lee 11/9 (4 Stars)
√5. The Long, Hot Texas Summer by Cathy Gillen Thacker 8/9 (3.5 Stars)
☺ Level 6 - 2013 Release
√1. Making It Last by Ruthie Knox 7/27 (3.5 Stars)
√2. Jagged by Kristen Ashley 11/5 (4.5 Stars)
√3. Flirting with Texas by Katie Lane 8/15 (4 Stars)
√4. Home to Whiskey Creek by Brenda Novak 8/13 (4 Stars)
√5. Highland Master by Hannah Howell 11/29 (4 Stars)
√6. Slow Summer Burn by Elisabeth Barrett 10/23 (4.5 Stars)
☺ Level 7 - Favorite Genre ->Contemporary Romance
√1. When Lightning Strikes by Brenda Novak 8/8 (4 Stars)
√2. When Snow Falls by Brenda Novak 8/11 (4.5 Stars)
√3. When Summer Comes by Brenda Novak 8/11 (4.5 Stars)
√4. North Country Hero by Lois Richer 9/24 (4 Stars)
√5. The Closer by Rhonda Nelson 9/14 (4 Stars)
√6. Rock Chick Revolution by Kristen Ashley 11/25 (5 Stars)
√7. The Hero by Robyn Carr 10/7 (4.5 Stars)
Ooh, I like this one! I think I'm going to give it a shot.Books Read: 15/15 - FINISHED!
Level 1 - New 2013 Release
A Little Too Far - finished 23 October
Level 2 - Novella (Less than 250 pages)
Engaged in Wickedness (129 pages) - finished 5 August
The Ruins of Gorlan (232 pages) - finished 2 November
Level 3 - New to you Authors
Death Ain't But A Word - finished 20 August
Covet - finished 1 November
The Last Elf of Lanis - finished 31 July
Level 4 - Favorite Genre: Paranormal Romance
Samurai Game - finished 16 August
Once Burned - finished 28 September
Bad Mouth - finished 21 October
Flesh and Stone - finished 29 October
Level 5 - Different Genres
Restoration (Christian allegorical fantasy) - finished 25 September
Rabbit in the Jungle (Biography) - finished 17 September
The Girl with the Iron Touch (YA Steampunk) - finished 9 Aug
Paramount (Fantasy) - finished 12 October
Bloodline (Science Fiction/Thriller) - finished 25 October
Climb the StairsJuly 15-Dec.15 2013
Completed Oct.1, 2013
Books Read 28/28
Level 1: Chunky Book (More than 400pages)
1. Cover Me-8/22/13-4 stars
Level 2: Novella(Less than 250 pgs)
1.Icecapade - 7/15/13 - 3.5 stars
2.Love Means... No Boundaries - 7/18/13 - 3.5 stars
Level 3: Favorite Author - RJ Scott
1.The Teacher and the Soldier- 7/22/13 - 4 stars
2.A Better Man - 7/30/13 -4 stars
3. Bodyguard to a Sex God - 10/01/13 - 3 stars
Level 4: Different Genre(Contemp.M/F, Romantic Suspense,Contemp.M/M, YA(New Adult)
1.WilliamComtemp. M/M - 7/25/13 -3.5 stars
2.Beautiful DayContemp. M/F - 8/03/13 - 3.5 stars
3. BombshellSuspense - 7/20/13 - 4 stars
4.The F Words - 9/12/13 - 3 stars
Level 5: Different Authors (or new to you authors)
1. Making it Personal-8/17/13-3.5 stars
2. Beggars and Choosers - 7/21/13 - 4 stars
3.Inseparable - 7/24/13 - 3.5 stars
4. His Brother's Keeper - 7/27/13 - 3.5 stars
5 The General and the Horse-Lord-8/08/13 - 3.5 stars
Level 6: Favorite Genre (or favorite sub-genre of romance) M/M
1.An Earlier Heaven - 7/15/13 - 4 stars
2.Something Like Autumn - 7/24/13 - 4 stars
3.Full Circle - 7/30/13-4 stars
4.Galaxy's Heart-8/14/13-3.5 stars
5. Off Stage: Right-8/19/13-4-4.5 stars
6. Inherit the Sky - 8/29/13 - 4 stars
Level 7: New 2013 release
1.The Redemption of Callie and Kayden - 8/30/13 - 4 stars
2. Steplover - 8/20/13 -3.5 stars
3. If the Stars Fall - 7/21/13 - 4 stars
4.The Broken Triangle - 7/24/13 - 3 stars
5. Kieran & Drew- 8/26/13 - 4 stars
6. Capture & Surrender - 8/26/13 -4 stars
7.Love, Like Water-8/06/13 - 3 stars
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Yes, I dare to climb the stairs! Fantastic challenge!21/28 completed
Trickster
A Rush of Wings
Broken Places (mystery)
Staying Dead
Level 5 - Favorite Author Maggie Stiefvater
Ballad: A Gathering of Faerie
Forever
The Scorpio Races
The Raven Boys
The Dream Thieves
Level 6 - Favorite Genre - Urban Fantasy
Slashback
Magic Bleeds
"Skin Deep" in Inked
0/28 CompletedLevel 1: Chunky Book (more than 400 pages)
1. Styxx Sherrilyn Kenyon 848 pages
Level 2: Novella (less than 250 pages)
1. What Once Was Perfect Zoe York 135 pages 07/15
2. Tempted By Her Boss Karen Erickson 166 pages 07/26
Level 3: Different Authors (new to you)
1. Hidden Selena Laurence 07/25
2. Dare You To Katie McGarry
3. My First Melanie Shawn
Level 4: Different Genres
1. Historical: How The Marquess Was Won Julie Anne Long
2. Contemporary: Burn Maya Banks
3. PNR: How To Marry A Millionaire Vampire Kerrelyn Sparks 07/20
4. N/A: If You Leave Courtney Cole
Level 5: Favorite Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon
1. Fantasy Lover
2. Kiss Of The Night
3. Acheron
4. Night Embrace
5. One Silent Night
Level 6: Favorite Genre Historical
1. What a Duke Desire Sabrina Jefferies
2. To Capture a Rake Lori Brighton
3. A Notorious Countess Julie Anne Long
4. The Viscount Who Loved Me Julia Quinn
5. The Sum Of All Kisses Julia Quinn
6. True Spies Shana Galen
Level 7: New to 2013
1. One Lucky Vampire Lynsay Sands
2. Say Yes To The Duke Kieren Krameer
3. How To Lose A Bride In One Night Sophie Jordan
4. It Happened One Midnight Julie Anne Long
5. The Arrangement Mary Balogh
6. The Outcast Prince Shona Husk
7. Frigid J. Lynn
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I'm in it sounds like fun!Read: 9/28
Climb the Stairs Challenge
Duration: July 15th- Dec. 15th (5 month Challenge)
1.Novella
2.Chunky Book
Dragonfly in Amber
Voyager
3.New 2013 Release
Once Upon a Tower
The Sinning Hour
An English Bride in Scotland
4.Favorite Author (Julia Quinn)
Minx
Everything and the Moon
Brighter Than the Sun
5.Different Genre
Bad Guys Don't Have Birthdays: Fantasy Play at Four
Water for Elephants
Wherever You Go, There You Are: Mindfulness Meditation in Everyday Life
Tending the Flame: The Art of Unitarian Universalist Parenting
6.New to Me Authors
The Flame and the Flower
The Belly Dancer
Texas Destiny
Prisoner of Desire
7.Favorite Genre (Historical Romance)
Rosamund
Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake
Seduce Me at Sunrise
Climb the Stairs Challenge24/28 read
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Level 3: Different Genres
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3 - H/R:
Level 4: Favorite Author - Mary Calmes
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3 - Ice Around the Edges
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RRRC: Climb the Stairs Duration: 15th July - 15th December 2013
Read 12/28
Level 1 – Favorite Author
1.Raid by Kristen Ashley - Done 7/26 ★★★
Level 2 – Chunky Book
1.Seduced in the Dark by C.J. Roberts
2.Suddenly Royal by Nicole Chase - Done 7/21 ★★★
Level 3 – Novella
1.Beautiful Bitch by Christina Lauren - Done 7/15 ★★★★
2.Uncharted by Tracey Garvis-Graves
3.Addicted to You by Colina Brennan - Done 7/28 ★★★
Level 4 – Favorite Genre – New Adult
1.Kiss This by Hadley Quinn
2.A Different Blue by Amy Harmon
3.After Math by Denise Grover Swank
4.Vain by Fisher Amelie - Done 8/16 ★★★★
Level 5 – New 2013 release
1.Edible by Ella Frank - Done 7/30 ★★★
2.Entwined with You by Sylvia Day
3.One Tiny Lie by K.A. Tucker
4.Thief by Tarryn Fisher - Done 7/22 ★★★★★
5.Allegiant by Veronica Roth
Level 6 – Different Genres
1.Vampire – Frostbite by Richelle Mead - Done 8/10 ★★★★
2.Paranormal – Sweet Peril by Wendy Higgins
3.Contemporary – The Last Hour by Charles Sheehan-Miles
4.Erotica – Blind Obsession by Ella Frank
5.Crime Romance – Fatal Consequences by Marie Force - Done 8/6 ★★★
6.Chick Lit – Love and Truth by Kathryn Vance-Perez
Level 7 – Different Authors
1.Delayed Penalty by Shey Stahl
2.Exposure by Iris Blaire - Done 8/24 ★★★★
3.Beautiful Broken Rules by Kimberly Lauren - Done 8/7 ★★★
4.Take This Regret by A.L. Jackson
5.Lost and Found by Lori L. Otto
6.The Future of Our Past by Kahlen Aymes
7.Park and Violet by Marian Tee - Done 7/24 ★★★
RRRC - Dare You To Read Challenge ~ Climb The Stairs ~
Duration: July 15th - Dec. 15th
READ 28/28 COMPLETE
Level 1: Different Genre Sci Fi
1. Soldier Mine Jul 29 4 stars
Level 2: Chunky Book
1. Sole Support Jul 17 4 stars
2. Cold Front Aug 2 5 stars
Level 3: Different or new authors
1. Sean Michael A Private Hunger Jul 29 2 stars
2. Talia Carmichael No Commitment Necessary Jul 27 2 stars
3. Jordan Castillo Price The Persistence of Memory Jul 31 4 stars
Level 4: Favorite Author Andrea Speed
1. Freefall Jul 23 5 stars
2. Shift Jul 26 5 stars
3. Lesser Evils Aug 14 5 stars
4. Undertow Sept 12 5 stars
Level 5: Favorite Genre M/M contemporary
1. Wacky Wednesday Aug 7 4stars
2. Red Skies Jul 21 3 stars
3. Latitude Extreme Jul 21 3 stars
4. No Fear Jul 19 3 stars
5. The Dark Angels: Tied Together Jul 16 3 stars
Level 6: 2013 release
1. Love, Like Water Aug 3 4 stars
2. Attachment Strings Jul 20 4 stars
3. Every Move He Makes Aug 5 4 stars
4. A Sinner Born Aug 11 3 stars
5. Unearthing Cole Aug 12 3 stars
6. Laying Ghosts Jul 18 5 stars
Level 7: Novella
1. Witness Aug 2 4 stars
2. White Paws And A Dream Jul 20 2 stars
3. His Request Aug 3 3 stars
4. Sinner, Savior Jul24 4 stars
5. Spells And Bananas Aug 1 2 stars
6. Out of the Blue Jul 16 3 stars
7. Fireman's Carry Jul 23 3 stars
CHUNKY BOOK: 1. Madame Tussaud: A Novel of the French Revolution, michelle moran
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FAVORITE AUTHOR - Jessica Fletcher
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5. Blood on the Vine
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2. Clockwork Princess, cassandra clare
3. The Rising, kelley armstrong
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5. Gameboard of the Gods, richelle mead
6. Dark Triumph, r.l. lafevers
NOVELLA
1. Harry Potter: The Prequel, j.k. rowling
2. Dream Dark, kami garcia
3. The Day I Shot Cupid: Hello, My Name Is Jennifer Love Hewitt and I'm a Love-aholic. jennifer love hewitt
4. The Seeds of Wither. lauren destefano
5. The Prince, kiera cass
6. First Frost, jennifer estep
7. The Tales of Beedle the Bard, j.k. rowling
This is taking me so much longer than I thought! I will be re-arranging a few thingsLEVEL 1: CHUNKY BOOK
1. Tatiana and Alexander by Paullina Simons (559 Pages)
LEVEL 2: NEW 2013 RELEASE
1. All the Birds, Singing by Evie Wyld
2. The Things We Never Said by Susan Elliot Wright
LEVEL 3: DIFFERENT GENRE
30/9 1. Life of Pi by Yann Martel (Philosophy)
2. Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte (Classic)
3. Tell Me Where It Hurts: A Day of Humor, Healing and Hope in My Life as an Animal Surgeon by Nick Trout (Animal/Non-ficton)
LEVEL 4: FAVOURITE GENRE (ROMANCE)
1. Dark Lover by J.R. Ward
2. The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks
3. Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris
4. Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks
LEVEL 5: FAVOURITE AUTHOR (CECELIA AHERN)
1. The Gift by Cecelia Ahern
2. P.S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern
3. Love, Rosie by Cecelia Ahern
4. One Hundred Names by Cecelia Ahern
5. If You Could See Me Now by Cecelia Ahern
A Feast for Crowsby George RR Martin- 7/20
C791by Eve Langlais-7/23
About Last Nightby Ruthie Knox- 7/22
Ascensionby Caris Roane-8/3
The Legend of Lady Maclaochby Beck Briggs Bank-7/25
Moon Calledby Patricia Briggs-8/13
Level 4: Favorite Genre(PNR)
Red Kissby Deidre Knight
The Indigo Spellby Richelle Mead
When Wicked Cravesby JK Beck
Enemy Loverby Karin Harlow
Hi Brett!Yes, please edit original post, no re-posting necessary :)
I am finished. I changed a few books along the way though.Level 1 - New Release
Level 2 - Novella
Level 3: Favorite Author - S. Kenyon
Level 4: DIFFERENT GENRE
Level 5: DIFFERENT AUTHORS (new to me)
FAVORITE GENRE - CR
My reading list!23/28
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I'm going to try to get down all the stairs but it depends on how far I can get before school starts again. Not too much reading for pleasure after that :O Here it goes...
Level 1-New 2013 release
Level 2-Novella
Level 3-Chunky Book
Level 4-New To You Authors
Level 5-Favorite Genre - historical romance
Level 6-Favorite Author - Julia Quinn
Level 7-Different Genres
Dare You To Read Challenge > Climb the StairsClimb the Stairs Challenge
Duration: July 15th- Dec. 15th (5 month Challenge)
Level 1-Read 1 x Chunky Book (More than 400pages)
Level 2-Read 2 x Novella (Less than 250pages)
Level 3-Read 3 x Different Genres
Level 4-Read 4 x Favorite Author
Level 5-Read 5 x New 2013 release
Level 6-Read 6 x Different Authors (or new to you authors)
Level 7-Read 7 x Favorite Genre (or favorite sub-genre of romance)
finished a couple days ago!1. fave author
Tangle of Need - Nalini Singh 7/30/2013
2. chunky book >400
Petals on the River - Kathleen Woodiwiss 7/25/2013
Rock Chick Reckoning - Kristen Ashley 7/29/2013
3. novellas <250
Italian Invader - Jessica Steele 7/16/2013
Dust of My Wings - Carry Ann Ryan 7/19/2013
How I Live Now - Meg Rosoff 7/25/2013
4. different genre
(erotica) Master of the Abyss - Cherise Sinclair 7/17/2013
(classic) Fahrenheit 451 - Ray Bradbury 7/22/2013
(nonfiction) Sky Burial: An Epic Love Story of Tibet - Xinran 7/26/2013
(sci-fi) The Warlord's Comeuppance - Gail Kogan 8/4/2013
5. favorite genre - HR
A Kiss at Midnight - Eloisa James 7/18/2013
The Diamond Secret: A Retelling of "Anastasia" - Suzanne Weyn 7/20/2013
Stealing West - Jamie Craig 7/18/2013
The Sword Dancer - Jeannie Lin 7/26/2013
The Dark Unwinding - Sharon Cameron 8/1/2013
6. 2013
Dead Ever After - Charlaine Harris 7/16/2013
Rogue Descendant - Jenna Black 7/24/2013
The Eternity Cure - Julie Kagawa 7/31/2013
His Risk to Take - Tessa Bailey 8/2/2013
Magic Rises - Ilona Andrews 8/4/2013
The Mistress Mistake - Lynda Chance 8/4/2013
7. new to me authors
Beyond the Night - Joss Ware 7/15/2013
Night Whispers - Alisha Rai 7/19/2013
Kissed in Paris - Juliette Sobanet 7/21/2013
Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow - Jessica Day George 7/23/2013
Line of Sight - Desiree Holt 8/1/2013
Real - Katy Evans 8/3/2013
Zombie Fallout - Mark Tufo 8/4/2013
Romance Readers Reading ChallengesClimb the Stairs
Duration: 7/15/2013 - 12/15/2013
Progress: 28 out of 28
Level 1-Read 1 x Different Genres: Mystery:
1. A Superior Death by Nevada Barr - ***** - 7/17/2013
Level 2-Read 2 x New 2013 release:
1. Speaking from Among the Bones by Alan Bradley - ***** - 8/20/2013
2. Unsinkable: A Memoir by Debbie Reynolds - ***** - 9/9/2013
Level 3-Read 3 x Favorite Genre: Paranormal Romance:
1. Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh - *** - 7/29/2013
2. Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward - **** - 7/24/2013
3. Lover Mine by J.R. Ward - *** - 9/5/2013
Level 4-Read 4 x Novella (Less than 250pages):
1. Curran, Vol. I by Gordon Andrews - ***** - 7/23/2013
2. For I Have Sinned by Darynda Jones - ***** - 8/5/2013
3. Free Four: Tobias Tells the Story by Veronica Roth - **** - 8/7/2013
4. Foundation by Ann Aguirre - *** - 8/13/2013
Level 5-Read 5 x Chunky Book: More than 400pages:
1. How to Bake a Perfect Life by Barbara O'Neal - ***** - 8/22/2013
2. Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning - ***** - 7/26/2013
3. Outlander by Diana Gabaldon - ***** - 8/4/2013
4. The Diviners by Libba Bray - ***** - 8/8/2013
5. Iced (Dani O'Malley, #1) by Karen Marie Moning - ***** - 8/12/2013
Level 6-Read 6 x Different Authors: Or new to you authors:
1. The Untamed Bride by Stephanie Laurens - *** - 7/19/2013
2. French Lessons by Ellen Sussman - ***** - 7/21/2013
3. First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones - **** - 8/5/2013
4. Bikini Season by Sheila Roberts - **** - 8/10/2013
5. Enclave by Ann Aguirre - *** - 8/13/2013
6. Your Wicked Heart by Meredith Duran - ***** - 8/22/2013
Level 7 - Read 7 x Favorite Author: Nora Roberts:
1. Key Of Knowledge by Nora Roberts - **** - 7/15/2013
2. Key of Valor by Nora Roberts - ***** - 7/16/2013
3. Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts - *** - 7/30/2013
4. Heaven and Earth by Nora Roberts - ** - 9/17/2013
5. Angels Fall by Nora Roberts - *** - 9/26/2013
6. Face the Fire by Nora Roberts - *** - 10/8/2013
7. Taming Natasha by Nora Roberts - **** - 11/30/2013
Romance Readers Reading ChallengesClimb the Stairs
Duration: July 15 - December 15, 2013
Progress: 6/28
Level 1: Favorite author
1. Perfect Match
Level 2: New 2013 release
1. Letters from Skye: A Novel
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Level 3: Different Genres
1. A Guerra dos Tronos ✔
2. A Muralha de Gelo ✔
3. Fantasy Lover
Level 4: Chunky book
1. The Night Circus
2. The Casual Vacancy
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Level 5: Novella
1. Nine and a Half Weeks: A Memoir of a Love Affair
2. Nothing Denied ✔
3. What I Talk About When I Talk About Running
4. Wrong About Japan ✔
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Level 6: Favorite Genre - Contemporany Romance
1. Exposure ✔
2. Broken ✔
3. Rising Tides
4. Tears of the Moon
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Level 7: New-To-Me authors
1. The White Queen
2. Circle of Quilters ✔
3. Always Watching
4. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time ✔
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~Sara~ wrote: "I'm going to try to get down all the stairs but it depends on how far I can get before school starts again. Not too much reading for pleasure after that :O Here it goes...
Level 1-New 2013 releas..."
Hi ~Sara~ !!
I'm in! Gonna try to finish as many books as possible before September since my classes start. And I'll be jumping from level to level possibly since some of my choices won't be released for another 2-3 months.20/28
Level 1-Favorite Author
Level 2-Chunky Book
Daughter of Smoke & Bone - Laini Taylor (418 pages)
Level 3-Novella
Level 4-Different Genres
Heaven and Hell - Kristen Ashley
Gone Girl - Gillian Flynn
Beautiful Bad Man - Ellen O'Connell
Level 5-New 2013 Release
Level 6-Favorite Genre (CR)
Level 7-New to Me Authors
Slave to Sensation - Nalini Singh
Darkfever - Karen Marie Moning
Blood Rights - Kristen Painter
Masked by Moonlight - Nancy Gideon
The Stairs:
Romance Readers Reading Challenges
Books mentioned in this topic
The Husband's Secret (other topics)The Darkest Hour (other topics)
Tall, Dark & Dead (other topics)
Undertow (other topics)
How to Marry a Millionaire Vampire (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Jami Alden (other topics)Cherry Adair (other topics)
Maya Banks (other topics)
Tate Hallaway (other topics)
J.K. Beck (other topics)
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Duration: 15th July - 15th December 2013
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