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2013 December Monthly Challenge

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

1.'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.

2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F.- Carolyn has been a member of the RRRC since February 2010. Here is the link to Carolyn F.'s shelves- https://www.goodreads.com/review/list... . Please read a book from any of Carolyn's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in the month of February of any year.

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from New Mexico.

Facts about New Mexico:
Nickname: Land of Enchantment
Has the second highest percentage and 4th highest total number of Native Americans of any state in the US.
Is well known for an extensive artistic community and large number of museums, art festivals, and performing arts venues and events.
So, you may also read a book in which someone is enchanted or casts spells, includes a Native American character, or has a character or plot somehow involving the arts.

4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book with a wartime setting or with a military or paramilitary character, OR a book with a pearl or pearls in the title, storyline, author or character's name, or on the cover.

5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Read a book with a child in the storyline, or a children's or YA book.

6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Read a book with an ear or part of an ear visible on the cover, or with the word 'ear' found anywhere in the title (Ex: heart, Earl, search, etc.), or listen to an audiobook.

7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book in which a significant part of the story involves the outdoors, has a tree on cover, or has a primarily green cover.

8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): Read a short book (under 200 pages) or a long book (over 500 pages)

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Read a book in which a holiday is celebrated or that has a holiday theme/setting.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

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!!

Oh yay!! I'm in for 10! I'll post as I go or when I finish...

I'm in for 10! I'll post my list this weekend.

2013 December Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed

1. D is for December: Downing, Mia Just Ask Dec 7 ★★★
2. Member of the Month: Caroline F (Feb 2013)Screwing the System Dec 12 ★★★★
3. Geography New Mexico: Body Magic Dec 4 ★★★★
4. Pearl Harbor Day Alaska, With Love Dec 8 ★★
5. International Children's Day: If You Take a Mouse to the Movies Dec 19 ★★★★★
6. Take it in the Ear Day Provoked Dec 13 ★★★★★
7. Look for an Evergreen Day: More Than This Dec 19 ★★
8. Solstice: Prince Claimed Dec 9 ★★★
9. Christmas: Screw Santa Dec 1 ★
10. Choice Corruption Dec 17 ★★★★★

2013 December Monthly Challenge

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01. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.
Dark Warrior Unleashed by Alexis Morgan
OR
Deception Cove by Jayne Castle
OR
Divorced, Desperate and Deceived by Christie Craig
02. Member of the Month: Carolyn F. - Carolyn has been a member of the RRRC since February 2010. Please read a book from any of Carolyn's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in the month of February of any year.
Tiger Magic by Jennifer Ashley
OR
Slightly Tempted by Mary Balogh
OR
Contact by Susan Grant
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from New Mexico.
You may also read a book in which someone is enchanted or casts spells, includes a Native American character, or has a character or plot somehow involving the arts.
A Gift for All Seasons by Karen Templeton
OR
Nobody's Darling by Teresa Medeiros
OR
Comanche Heart by Catherine Anderson
04. Pearl Harbor Day (Dec. 7): Read a book with a wartime setting or with a military or paramilitary character, OR a book with a pearl or pearls in the title, storyline, author or character's name, or on the cover.
The Hunter by Monica McCarty
OR
The Devil's Necklace by Kat Martin
05. International Children's Day (Dec. 8): Read a book with a child in the storyline, or a children's or YA book.
The Hero by Robyn Carr
OR
Fireside by Susan Wiggs
06. Take it in the Ear Day (Dec. 8): Read a book with an ear or part of an ear visible on the cover, or with the word 'ear' found anywhere in the title (Ex: heart, Earl, search, etc.), or listen to an audiobook.
Touched by Light by Catherine Spangler
OR
The Other Side of Us by Sarah Mayberry
OR
Always On My Mind by Jill Shalvis
OR
Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich
07. Look for an Evergreen Day (Dec. 19): Read a book in which a significant part of the story involves the outdoors, has a tree on cover, or has a primarily green cover.
A Seaside Christmas by Sherryl Woods
08. Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year)(Dec. 21/22): Read a short book (under 200 pages) or a long book (over 500 pages).
The Suitor by Mary Balogh
OR
Small Town Christmas by Jill Shalvis
09. Christmas Day (Dec. 25): Read a book in which a holiday is celebrated or that has a holiday theme/setting.
An Outlaw's Christmas by Linda Lael Miller
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.


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1.'D' is for December: Davitt, Jane Bound and Determined
2. Member of the Month: Reindeer Games
3. Geography: Lust & Fae
4. Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Wild Raspberries
5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Sidecar
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: More Than Chemistry
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Alaska, With Love
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice: Pura Vida
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Christmas Kitsch
10. Reader's Choice: Miracle of the Bellskis finished 12/1 4*

Monthly Challenges > December 2013 Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread
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1.'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.

2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F.- Carolyn has been a member of the RRRC since February 2010. Here is the link to Carolyn F.'s shelves- https://www.goodreads.com/review/list... . Please read a book from any of Carolyn's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in the month of February of any year.

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from New Mexico.

Facts about New Mexico:
Nickname: Land of Enchantment
Has the second highest percentage and 4th highest total number of Native Americans of any state in the US.
Is well known for an extensive artistic community and large number of museums, art festivals, and performing arts venues and events.
So, you may also read a book in which someone is enchanted or casts spells, includes a Native American character, or has a character or plot somehow involving the arts.

4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book with a wartime setting or with a military or paramilitary character, OR a book with a pearl or pearls in the title, storyline, author or character's name, or on the cover.

5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Read a book with a child in the storyline, or a children's or YA book.

6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Read a book with an ear or part of an ear visible on the cover, or with the word 'ear' found anywhere in the title (Ex: heart, Earl, search, etc.), or listen to an audiobook.

7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book in which a significant part of the story involves the outdoors, has a tree on cover, or has a primarily green cover.

8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): Read a short book (under 200 pages) or a long book (over 500 pages)

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Read a book in which a holiday is celebrated or that has a holiday theme/setting.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

RRRC: December Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1st - December 31st
8/8 - DONE

✔1.'D' is for December: Bared to You by Sylvia Day (21/12) ****
✔2. Member of the Month (Carolyn F.): Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas (9/12) ****
✔4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Falling for the Marine by Samanthe Beck (21/12) ****
✔6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: I Love the Earl by Caroline Linden (20/12) ****
✔7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean (28/12) ****
✔8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): Candy Store by Bella Andre (12/12) ****
✔9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Sweet Inspiration by Penny Watson (23/12) ****
✔10. Reader's Choice: The Mistress Mistake by Lynda Chance (3/12) ****

I'm in!

in for 10!

I'm in, will post later.

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1.'D' is for December~ Spinning Forward, terri dulong

2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F.~ Some Girls Bite, chloe neill

3. Geography~New Mexico~ Savage Eden cassie edwards

4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day~ Heat Seeker. lora leigh

5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day~ The Iron Daughter, julie kagawa

6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day~ Tiger's Voyage, colleen houck

7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day~ Saltwater Kisses: A Billionaire Love Story, krista lakes

8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year)~ The Red Pyramid, rick riordan

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day~ Perfect, autumn jordon

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice~Madame Tussaud: A Novel of the French Revolution, michelle moran

I'm in for all 10.


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1. 'D' is for December:
2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F: Beyond the Night - Joss Ware

3. Geography:New Mexico: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from New Mexico. read a book in which someone is enchanted or casts spells, includes a Native American character, or has a character or plot somehow involving the arts.
4. Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book with a wartime setting or with a military or paramilitary character, OR a book with a pearl or pearls in the title, storyline, author or character's name, or on the cover.
5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Read a book with a child in the storyline, or a children's or YA book.
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Read a book with an ear or part of an ear visible on the cover, or with the word 'ear' found anywhere in the title (Ex: heart, Earl, search, etc.), or listen to an audiobook.
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book in which a significant part of the story involves the outdoors, has a tree on cover, or has a primarily green cover.
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice: Read a short book (under 200 pages) or a long book (over 500 pages)
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Read a book in which a holiday is celebrated or that has a holiday theme/setting.
10. Reader's Choice:

I'm in!

2013 December Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1 ~ December 31, 2013
0/10 Read

1. 'D' is for…: Darkness Rises by Dianne Duvall
2. Hi Carolyn F.!: The Mating by Nicky Charles
3. Artistic New Mexico: Naked by Raine Miller
4. Pearl Harbor Day: Honor's Splendour by Julie Garwood
5. International Children's Day: Maid for Love by Marie Force
6. Take it in the Ear Day: Surrender by Lora Leigh
7. Look for an Evergreen Day: The Wicked by Thea Harrison
8. Winter Soltice: The Awakening by Janelle Denison
9. Christmas Day: Home for the Holidays by Jeaniene Frost
10. It's My Party: TBD

10/10 Completed!!!


1.'D' is for December: Once Upon a Winter's Eve Tessa Dare 12/09
2. Member of the Month: At Grave's End Jeaniene Frost 12/06
3. Geography: Plaid Tidings Mia Marlowe 12/09
4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Christmas with a Soldier Makenna Jameison 12/01
5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Christmas At Copper Mountain Jane Porter 12/10
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Miracle at the Museum of Broken Hearts Talli Roland 12/01
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: No Good Duke Goes Unpunished Sarah MacLean 12/16
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice: Joyfully Yours Amy Lamont 12/03
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: The Christmas He Loved Her Juliana Stone 12/02
10. Reader's Choice: Becoming Blood Paula Black 12/07

3/3 Completed


1.'D' is for December: Dream a Little Dream - 24.12.2013 - 5*

2. Member of the Month:

3. Geography: New Mexico

4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day:<?b>

5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day:

6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day:

7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day:

8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): The Museum of Innocence (536 pages) - 12.12.2013 - 3*

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day:

10. Reader's Choice: The Husband's Secret - 28.12.2013 - 5*

December 2013 Monthly Challenge
Managed 9-out-of-10 overlap with my other monthly challenge -- woo hoo! :)
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1. 'D' is for December - At Piper's Point (author Ethan Day)
2. Member of the Month - An Unexpected Vintage (published in 2010)
3. Geography - A Limited Engagement (about the arts)
4. Pearl Harbor Day - No Flag (military character)
5. International Children's Day - Atom Heart John Beloved (children/YA)
6. Take it in the Ear Day - Manhandled (ear on cover)
7. Looking for an Evergreen Day - Wings of Love (tree on cover)
8. Solstice - Caged Slave (short book - 152 pp)
9. Christmas Day - Merry Gentlemen (holiday theme)
10. Reader's Choice - Frat Boy and Toppy (book from another challenge)

2013 December Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1 ~ December 31, 2013


1.'D' is for December: Dirty Thirty
2. Member of the Month:2010-Board Resolution
3. Geography: New Mexico-Life in Fusion
4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day:One Night with a Cowboy
5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day:
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day:
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day:tree on cover- Sweet Inspiration
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): 49 pages-Convincing Quinn
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Christmas with Danny Fit
10. Reader's Choice:

December monthly challenge:


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1. 'D' is for December: The Dickens With Love 12/22
2. hi, carolyn f.: Moon Called 12/28
3. new mexico: Third Grave Dead Ahead 12/30
4. Pearl Harbor Day: Rescue Me
5. Children's Day: Seduction and Snacks
6. Take it in the Ear Day: Bear, Otter, and the Kid
7. Evergreen Day: Death Stretch 12/30
8. Solstice: Take My Picture 154 pages 12/29
9. Christmas Day: Fear, Hope, and Bread Pudding 12/16
10. Reader's Choice: How to Raise an Honest Rabbit 12/25

DECEMBER
0 of 10 Complete!

1. Starts with “D”: Here Comes Trouble by Donna Kauffman
2. Hi CAROLYN F.!: Originally Human by Eileen Wilks
3. New Mexico: Collected by Shawntelle Madison (magic in story)
4. Pearl Harbor Day: Edge of Sight by Roxanne St. Claire (military char.)
5. Intl. Children's Day: Maid for Love by Marie Force (child in storyline)
6. Take it in the Ear Day: Karma by Carly Phillips (audio book)
7. Evergreen Day: My Kind of Christmas by Robyn Carr (tree on cover)
8. Solstice: Dragos Takes a Holiday by Thea Harrison (short)
9. Christmas: Christmas on 4th Street by Susan Mallery (Christmas)
10. Reader's Choice: Kinked by Thea Harrison

To Read:


Complete:

December 2013 Monthly Reading Challenge
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1. 'D'ecember TBD

2. Carolyn F.(Feb.) Released Kerrigan Byrne

3. Geography TBD

4. Pearl Harbor Day Unspoken Kerrigan Byrne

5. Children's Day Unwanted Kerrigan Byrne

6. Ear (cover) Reluctant Kerrigan Byrne

7. Look for an Evergreen Day TBD

8. Solstice (short) Redeemed Kerrigan Byrne

9. Christmas Day TBD

10. Choice Unwilling Kerrigan Byrne



TBD

1. December



3. Native



7. Tree on cover



9. Christmas Day

I am in! Will post when I figure them out!

I'm in for 10!

0/10 Completed

1.'D' is for December: The Hunt for Summerby D.H. Sidebottom
2. Member of the Month: Masquerade
3. Geography: The Forever Girl
4. Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: The Temptation of Lila and Ethan
5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Making Faces
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: The Edge of Always
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day:Kindred
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year):A Beautiful Wedding
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: A Counterfeit Christmas Summons
10. Reader's Choice: Until November

RRRC December Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

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1.'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.

2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F.- Carolyn has been a member of the RRRC since February 2010. Here is the link to Carolyn F.'s shelves- https://www.goodreads.com/review/list... . Please read a book from any of Carolyn's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in the month of February of any year.

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from New Mexico.

4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book with a wartime setting or with a military or paramilitary character, OR a book with a pearl or pearls in the title, storyline, author or character's name, or on the cover.

5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Read a book with a child in the storyline, or a children's or YA book.

6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Read a book with an ear or part of an ear visible on the cover, or with the word 'ear' found anywhere in the title (Ex: heart, Earl, search, etc.), or listen to an audiobook.

7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book in which a significant part of the story involves the outdoors, has a tree on cover, or has a primarily green cover.

8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): Read a short book (under 200 pages) or a long book (over 500 pages)

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Read a book in which a holiday is celebrated or that has a holiday theme/setting.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

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

I'm in.

DECEMBER MONTHLY CHALLENGE 1-31

1. December: Day, Alyssa- Atlantis Unmasked

2. 2010: The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter

3. New Mexico/ Enchanted/ Cast Spells/ The Arts: Breath of Magic by Teresa Medeiros

4. Pearl Harbor: Wed Him Before you Bed Him by Sabrina Jeffries

5. Children's Day: The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong

7. Look for an Evergreen: A Highlander Christmas by Janet Chapman

8. Solstice: Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken

10. Reader's Choice: Bound and Determined by Shelley Bradley

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1.'D' is for December: Darker after Midnight 12/4
2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F.- Fate's Edge 12/2
3. Geography: Shadow Walker 12/6
4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book with a wartime setting or with a military or paramilitary character, OR a book with a pearl or pearls in the title, storyline, author or character's name, or on the cover.
5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day:
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: (audible) The Sweetest Thing 12/1
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Turn and Burn 12/3
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): Undenied The Amoveo Legend 3.5 12/7
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: All I Want For Christmas
10. Reader's Choice: Slow Ride Home

1.'D' is for December: Obsidian - Laurann Dohner
2. Member of the Month: The Rake and the Heiress - Marguerite Kaye
3. Geography: Witches of the East - Melissa De La Cruz
4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Frisco's Kid - Suzanne Brockmann
5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Nevermore - Kelly Creagh
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Heart and Soul - Shiloh Walker
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Arctic Shift - Lissa Matthews
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): Wave of Memories - Addison Fox
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: A Seduction At Christmas - Cathy Maxwell
10. Reader's Choice: Trust Me - Jayne Ann Krentz

I'm in for 8.

Completed 8/8

2. Member of the Month - Carolyn F.: Magic Bleeds - finished 12/14
3. Geography - New Mexico - Land of Enchantment: Grave Peril (casts spells) - finished 12/9
5. International Children's Day: White Cat - finished 12/19 (YA)
6. Take it in the Ear Day: Steelheart - finished 12/28
7. Look for an Evergreen Day: The Princess Bride - finished 12/12
8. Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): The Firebird (500+ pages) - finished 12/10
9. Christmas Day: Clockwork Princess - finished 12/26
10. Reader's Choice: Next - finished 12/19

2013 December Monthly Challenge

1.'D' is for December: kiss of DEATH ---- Rachel Caine
2. Member of the Month: Shadow Kissed ---- Richelle Mead
3. Geography: Firespell ---- Chloe Neill
4. Pearl Harbor Day: Fade out ---- Rachel Caine
5. International Children's Day: Blood Promise ---- Richelle Mead
6. Take it in the Ear Day: Ghost Town ---- Rachel Caine
7. Look for an Evergreen Day: Girl of Nightmares ---- Kendare Blake
8. Solstice: Mercy Blade ---- Faith Hunter
9. Christmas Day: Frostbite ---- Richelle Mead
10. Reader's Choice: Hexbound ---- Chloe Neill

10/10

I'm in!
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1. "D" is for December: Dance with the Devil
2. Member of the Month:Death Masks
3. New Mexico (casting spells): A Witch's Handbook of Kisses and Curses
4. Military or Paramilitary: Hunter's Heart
5. Young Adult: Endless Knight Dec. 23rd
6. "ear": The Fiery Heart
7. Outdoors: Rocky Mountain Freedom Dec. 11th
8. Short Story: Daimon
9. Christmas: A Christmas to Remember Dec. 16
10. Reader's Choice: Midnight Frost

I'm in!

DONE!!!! And way early for me too. :D

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1. "D" for December - Dance With Me (12/5) ★★★★★
2. Member of the Month - Making Promises (12/11) ★★★★★
3. Geography New Mexico - Mind Magic (12/12) ★★★★
4. Pearl Harbor Day - A Shifter Christmas (12/9) ★★★★
5. International Children's Day - A Christmas for Ava
6. Take it in the Ear Day - Between Sinners and Saints (12/6) ★★★★★
7. Look for an Evergreen Day - Sock it to Me, Santa! (12/1) ★★★★★
8. Solstice - New York Christmas (12/9) ★★★★
9. Christmas Day - A Feral Christmas (12/6) ★★★★★
10. Reader's Choice - Forever (12/8) ★★★★½

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1.'D' is for December: Dark Soul Vol. 5

2. Member of the Month: Dark Soul Vol. 4 (Feb.)

8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice: Black Blades

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Christmas with Danny Fit

10. Reader's Choice:

Challenge complete!
December 2013 Monthly Reading Challenge
Duration: December 1st - December 31st
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1.'D' is for December:
Damned, Chuck Palahniuk, 12/14/13 ****
2. Member of the Month:

3. Geography: New Mexico

4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day:

5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day:
Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator, Roald Dahl, 12/20/13 ****

6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day:

7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day:
Sundays at Tiffany's, James Patterson, 12/24/13 *****

8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year):
Mischief and Marriage, Emma Darcy, 12/24/13 **
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day:

10. Reader's Choice:
The Maiden's Hand, Susan Wiggs, 12/19/13 ****

2013 December Monthly Challenge

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1. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.

2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F.- Carolyn has been a member of the RRRC since February 2010. Here is the link to Carolyn F.'s shelves- https://www.goodreads.com/review/list... . Please read a book from any of Carolyn's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in the month of February of any year.

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from New Mexico.

Facts about New Mexico:
Nickname: Land of Enchantment
Has the second highest percentage and 4th highest total number of Native Americans of any state in the US.
Is well known for an extensive artistic community and large number of museums, art festivals, and performing arts venues and events.
So, you may also read a book in which someone is enchanted or casts spells, includes a Native American character, or has a character or plot somehow involving the arts.

4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book with a wartime setting or with a military or paramilitary character, OR a book with a pearl or pearls in the title, storyline, author or character's name, or on the cover.

5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Read a book with a child in the storyline, or a children's or YA book.

6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Read a book with an ear or part of an ear visible on the cover, or with the word 'ear' found anywhere in the title (Ex: heart, Earl, search, etc.), or listen to an audiobook.

7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book in which a significant part of the story involves the outdoors, has a tree on cover, or has a primarily green cover.

8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice: A Perfect Holiday Fling by Farrah Rochon 12-4-13

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Santa (Maybe): A Rom Com Novella by Alice Bex 12-1-13

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

Please repost your progress as it helps when updating.

Ok.....I am in....Don't know how many books yet...Christmas season is extremely busy for me......

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1.'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'...DRAGON BOUND by Thea Harrison

2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F.- Carolyn has been a member of the RRRC since February 2010. Here is the link to Carolyn F.'s shelves- https://www.goodreads.com/review/list... . Please read a book from any of Carolyn's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in the month of February of any year.

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from New Mexico.

Facts about New Mexico:
Nickname: Land of Enchantment
Has the second highest percentage and 4th highest total number of Native Americans of any state in the US.
Is well known for an extensive artistic community and large number of museums, art festivals, and performing arts venues and events.
So, you may also read a book in which someone is enchanted or casts spells, includes a Native American character, or has a character or plot somehow involving the arts.

4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book with a wartime setting or with a military or paramilitary character, OR a book with a pearl or pearls in the title, storyline, author or character's name, or on the cover...THE SERPENT PRINCE by Elizabeth Hoyt

5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Read a book with a child in the storyline, or a children's or YA book.

6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Read a book with an ear or part of an ear visible on the cover, or with the word 'ear' found anywhere in the title (Ex: heart, Earl, search, etc.), or listen to an audiobook.

7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book in which a significant part of the story involves the outdoors, has a tree on cover, or has a primarily green cover.

8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): Read a short book (under 200 pages) or a long book (over 500 pages)

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Read a book in which a holiday is celebrated or that has a holiday theme/setting.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice

I'm in :)

I'm in. 2013 December Monthly Challenge
Progress:8/8
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1.'D' is for December:Dreamfever 12/04 (reread)
2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F:Kiss of Crimson12/16
3. Geography:A Demon and His Witch (casts spells) 12/30
5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Shadowfever(child in story/Dani under 16) 12/26
6.Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day:12th of Never 12/05
7.Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Surviving Passion 12/29
8.Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): Dancing with the Duke12/09
10. Reader's Choice: A Week to Be Wicked 12/21

December 01,2013 – December 31, 2013
4/10 Completed


1.'D' is for December:
(Dream) The Dream Thieves (The Raven Cycle #2) (2013) by Maggie Stiefvater (12/07/13)

2. Member of the Month:

3. Geography: New Mexico

4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: set during World War II
The Paperbark Shoe (2009) by Goldie Goldbloom (12/06/13)

5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day:

6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day:

7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: a significant part of the story takes place outdoors
Kiowa Trail (1964) by Louis L'Amour (12/07/13)

8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year):

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day:

10. Reader's Choice:
Ariel (Change #1) (1983) by Steven R. Boyett (12/09/13)

Romance Reader's December Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 01/13 - December 31/13

1.'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.
Warrior's Wife by Denise Downing 12/16/13 ****

2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F.-
These is my Words by Nancy Turner 12/04/13 *****

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from New Mexico.
The Fourth Kingdom by Alexandra Swann 12/12/13 ***

4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book with a wartime setting or with a military or paramilitary character, OR a book with a pearl or pearls in the title, storyline, author or character's name, or on the cover.
The Maid by Kimberly Cutter 12/01/13 ***

5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Read a book with a child in the storyline, or a children's or YA book.
Freddy the Magician by Walter R. Brooks 12/03/13 ***

6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Read a book with an ear or part of an ear visible on the cover, or with the word 'ear' found anywhere in the title (Ex: heart, Earl, search, etc.), or listen to an audiobook.
Ellis Island by Kate Kerrigan 12/01/13 ****

7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book in which a significant part of the story involves the outdoors, has a tree on cover, or has a primarily green cover.
Edge of Time by Melissa Lynne Blue 10/02/13 **** (tree on cover)

8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): Read a short book (under 200 pages) or a long book (over 500 pages)
The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons 12/07/13 **** (656 pgs)

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Read a book in which a holiday is celebrated or that has a holiday theme/setting.
Lancaster County Christmas by Suzanne Woods Fisher 12/03/13 ****

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Engaging the Earl by Mandy Goff 12/03/13 ***

~KarenH~ wrote: "2013 December Monthly Challenge

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

1.'D' is for December: Read a book that s..."


I'm not sure how many I will get done this month but I'll give it a try.

RRRC December Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Completed 5/10


1.'D' is for December: Just One Reason Finished 12/8

2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F.- A Family Affair

3. Geography: (native american romance) Rock Chick Redemption

4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: The Embattled Road Finished 12/7

5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Dangerous Affairs

6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Searching for Someday

7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: All He Ever Needed

8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): (short) Bump in the Night finished 12/3

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: A Little Christmas Romance finished 12/3

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Made for You Finished 12/7

2013 December Monthly Challenge

I came up short so I am only doing 3.

3/3 Completed

1.'D' is for December: Drawn 12/28

8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): Holy Frigging Matrimony: A Tangled Series Short Story 12/12

10. Reader's Choice: Addicted to You 12/17

RRRC December Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

5/??

1.'D' is for December: Damaged Goods 12/4/13 3.5♥
4. Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Lethal Rider 12/1/13 5♥
5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Shattered Glass 12/12/13 3♥
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: A to Z 12/5/13 3♥
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day:
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year):
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Sweet Magik
10. Reader's Choice: Lacybourne Manor 12/8/13 3♥

RRRC December Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

I'm in for at least 5 and will post my books later.

2013 December Monthly Challenge

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

1.'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.

2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F.- Carolyn has been a member of the RRRC since February 2010. Here is the link to Carolyn F.'s shelves- https://www.goodreads.com/review/list... . Please read a book from any of Carolyn's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in the month of February of any year.

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from New Mexico.

Facts about New Mexico:
Nickname: Land of Enchantment
Has the second highest percentage and 4th highest total number of Native Americans of any state in the US.
Is well known for an extensive artistic community and large number of museums, art festivals, and performing arts venues and events.
So, you may also read a book in which someone is enchanted or casts spells, includes a Native American character, or has a character or plot somehow involving the arts.

4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book with a wartime setting or with a military or paramilitary character, OR a book with a pearl or pearls in the title, storyline, author or character's name, or on the cover.

5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Read a book with a child in the storyline, or a children's or YA book.

6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Read a book with an ear or part of an ear visible on the cover, or with the word 'ear' found anywhere in the title (Ex: heart, Earl, search, etc.), or listen to an audiobook.

7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: Read a book in which a significant part of the story involves the outdoors, has a tree on cover, or has a primarily green cover.

8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): Read a short book (under 200 pages) or a long book (over 500 pages)

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Read a book in which a holiday is celebrated or that has a holiday theme/setting.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

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!!




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The additional titles are there in case the first books do not come out in December then I have a back up.

RRRC December Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

I'm in for five

.'D' is for December:
2. Member of the Month:
3. Geography:
4. Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day:
5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Divergent
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day:
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day:
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year):
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day:
10. Reader's Choice:

RRRC - Monthly Challenge December

0/10 read

1.'D' is for December: Reason to Breathe by Rebecca Donovan

2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F. Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones
(or Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda Jones)

3. Geography: Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones

4.Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book with a wartime setting or with a military or paramilitary character, OR a book with a pearl or pearls in the title, storyline, author or character's name, or on the cover.

5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Hunted by P.C. Cast

6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Easy by Tammara Webber

7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day: The Teacher's Billionaire by Christina Tetreault
or
For Everly by Raine Thomas

8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): His Every Desire by Kelly Favor

9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: No Dress Required by Cari Quinn

10. Reader's Choice: Infinite Possibilities by Lisa Renee Jones