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Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy
November 2013 Reading Challenge

The Cover Hunt Challenge
Duration: November 1, 2013 - November 30, 2013
Read: 10/10 DONE!
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Single Male cover
1. The Bite of Silence - 11.22.2013
2. The Geek Job - 11.18.2013
3. Curves For the Lone Alpha - 11.24.2013


Single Female cover
4. Bite My Fire - 11.22.2013
5. Hungry Like the Wolf - 11.08.2013
6. Black Wings - 11.27.2013


Couple cover
7. Zane's Redemption - 11.13.2013
8. Quinn's Undying Rose - 11.28.2013


No Person or Human Image cover
9. Demon Possession - 11.25.2013
10. Beastly 1 - 11.10.2013
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Featured Author Challenge: Stephanie Bond (December 2013)

DONE!
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Challenge Task: Read one book written by our featured author, Stephanie Bond.
Challenge Duration: The whole month of December.

I'm a "D" - Didn't like the last one I've read, but willing to give it another chance.
Book I'm planning to read:


She Did a Bad, Bad Thing - 12/1 (★★★)
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Read the Month Dutch Edition - December
Duration: December 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Read 8/8 books - DONE!
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D - ✔ Obsidian by Laurann Dohner - 12/13 (★★★★)
E - ✔ The Last Man on Earth by Evangeline Anderson - 12/1 (★★★★)
C - ✔ Warlord's Bounty by Cynthia Sax - 12/1 (★★★)
E - ✔ Tandem Unit by Evangeline Anderson - 12/14 (★★★★)
M - ✔ Moon by Laurann Dohner - 12/22 (★★★★)
B - ✔ White Christmas by Ros Baxter - 12/7 (★★★)
E - ✔ Enemy Embrace 1 - Rebel by Aubry Ross - 12/18 (★★★)
R - ✔ Enemy Embrace 2 - Toymaker by Aubry Ross - 12/22 (★★★★)

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2013 SFR Reading Challenge
Duration: January 1st, 2013 - December 31st, 2013

DONE! Read 52/50
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The Earth Reading Challenge – Read 5 SFR novels.

1. Alien Mate by Eve Langlais 01/12/2013
2. Found by Evangeline Anderson 01/26/2013
3. Demon's Captive by Stephanie Snow 02/03/2013
4. Draco by Brenda Steele 02/20/2013
5. Supertech by Greta van der Rol 02/22/2013


The Moon Reading Challenge – Read 15 SFR novels.

6. Collateral Damage by K.S. Augustin 02/22/2013
7. The Light Within Me by Carly Fall 03/23/2013
8. The Sailmaster's Woman by Annie Windsor 03/27/2013
9. Alien Mate 2 by Eve Langlais 04/22/2013
10. Alien Mate 3 by Eve Langlais 04/22/2013
11. Tiger of Talmare by Nina Croft 04/27/2013
12. Prisoner of Desire by Delilah Devlin 05/02/2013
13. Interstellar Lover by Autumn Dawn 05/02/2013
14. Slave of Desire by Delilah Devlin 05/02/2013
15. Garden of Desire by Delilah Devlin 05/02/2013


The Venus Reading Challenge – Read 25 SFR novels.

16. Heart of an Outlaw by Angela Verdenius 05/03/2013
17. Jessica E. Subject Bundle by Jessica Subject 05/06/2013
18. Rock Hard by Bonnie Dee 05/16/2013
19. Slade by Laurann Dohner 05/26/2013
20. Lurin's Surrender by Marie Harte 06/14/2013
21. Spaceport: Reckoning by Aubrey Ross 07/05/2013
22. Spaceport: Security by Shelby Morgen 07/05/2013
23. Lucy in the Sky by Barbara Elsborg 07/11/2013
24. Heart of Stone by Cathryn Cade 08/21/2013
25. Bred by Jenna McCormick 08/26/2013


The Jupiter Reading Challenge – Read 50 SFR novels.

26. Tiger by Laurann Dohner 8/31/2013
27. Only Love Survives by Renee Charles 09/10/2013
28. Talson's Wait by Marie Harte 09/15/2013
29. Talson's Test by Marie Harte 09/20/2013
30. Spaceport: Incognito by Cat Marsters 10/12/2013
31. Spaceport: Drop Zone by Fiona Jayde 10/12/2013
32. Hey Santa by Jessica E. Subject 11/2/2013
33. Demon Possession by Kiersten Fay 11/25/2013
34. Spaceport: Highest Bidder by Lexxie Couper 11/29/2013
35. Warlord's Bounty by Cynthia Saxx 12/1/2013
36. The Last Man on Earth by Evangeline Anderson 12/1/2013
37. Spaceport: Bite by Marteeka Karland 12/1/2013
38. Spaceport: Bounty by Dawn Montgomery 12/1/2013
39. The Empress' New Clothes by Jaid Black 12/5/2013
40. White Christmas by Ros Baxter 12/7/2013
41. Spaceport: Paralyzer by Marteeka Karland 12/8/2013
42. Enemy Lines by Alana Jewel Mousseau 12/8/2013
43. Obsidian by Laurann Dohner 12/13/2013
44. Tandem Unit by Evangeline Anderson 12/14/2013
45. Shadow by Laurann Dohner 12/15/2013
46. Hidden Phase by Lexxie Couper 12/17/2013
47. Enemy Embrace 1 - Rebel by Aubrey Ross 12/18/2013
48. Enemy Embrace 2 - Toymaker by Aubry Ross 12/22/2013
49. Moon by Laurann Dohner 12/22/2013
50. Raeder's Woman by Angelina Evans 12/25/2013
51. Exiled by Kaitlyn O'Connor 12/26/2013
52. Performance Criteria by Mandy Roth 12/30/2013
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12 Days of Christmas
Duration: November 15, 2013 - January 15, 2013

DONE! Whoo Hoo!
Read: 12/12
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12 Drummers Drumming - Read a book that has a musician or a book that has a music theme.
✔ Lick by Kylie Scott - 12/28 (★★★★★)

11 Pipers Piping - Read a book by a favorite author you follow OR break the mold and read a new to you author.
✔ Quinn's Undying Rose by Tina Folsom - 11/28 (★★★) Tina Folsom is a favorite author ever since I read her Venice Vampyre series.

10 Lords-a-Leaping - Read a historical romance OR a book where the character is part of royalty.
✔The Empress' New Clothes by Jaid Black - 12/5 (★★★★) Zor is "High King of Tryston, Emperor of Trek Mi Q’an galaxy, Guardian of the Sacred Sands, and the most feared man in six hundred galaxies and seven dimensions." :)

9 Ladies Dancing - Read a book with your favorite heroine OR a book where dancing is involved.
✔ A Dance in the Dark by Karen Ranney - 11/28 (★★★★) Our romantic couple do a lovely dance at the end of the story where our "vampire" hire reveals himself to his love.

8 Maids-a-Milking - Read a book that takes place on a farm OR a book where hero and heroine are not equal. (Rich girl/poor boy or vice versa.
✔ Love Drunk Cowboy by Carolyn Brown - 12/21 (★★★) The story takes place on a watermelon farm in Oklahoma.

7 Swans-a-Swimming - Read a book where water is an important theme OR water is on the cover.
✔Born Ready by Lori Wilde - 12/1 (★★★) Our romantic hero is a member of the Coast Guard, who meets his love interest while kayaking through the Florida Everglades. Our female romantic lead is a marine biologist.

6 Geese-a-Laying - Read a book where the heroine is pregnant OR a book featuring child(ren).
✔One Night with a Hero by Laura Kaye- 12/9 (★★★★★) A one-night stand leads to pregnancy complications for a military vet with PTSD and daddy issues.

5 Gold Rings - Read a book where marriage is part of the plot OR a golden cover.
✔A Kind of Magic by Susan Sizemore - 12/07 (★★★) A time-travel romance where our modern female is handfasted to a local Scottish laird who's sworn he would marry the first person he meets on his way home.

4 Colly Birds - Read a book with a beloved pet OR birds on the cover.
✔ Exiled by Kaitlyn O'Connor - 12/26 (★★★)

3 French Hens - Read a book that takes place in Europe OR a character who is French.
✔The French Aristocrat's Baby by Christina Hollis - 12/6 (★) Our male lead is a French aristocrat.

2 Turtle Doves - Read a book where the character is virgin OR a book that you have been slow to pick up/avoiding, and has been on your tbr shelf for over 6 months.
✔ The Nasty Vamp by Gail Koger - 12/14 (★★★★★) Our heroine Bunny is a virgin.

And a Partridge in a Pear Tree - Read a book that has a Christmas theme OR tree on the cover.
✔ The Boss's Christmas Seduction (New Zealand Knights, #1) by Yvonne Lindsay - 12/23 (★★) Holly Christmas is seduced at a work Christmas party by the big boss.


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

Read: 10/10 DONE! Whoo Hoo!
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1.'D' is for December:
✔ Shadow by Laurann Dohner - 12/15 (★★★★)
2. Member of the Month: Carolyn F.-
✔ The Empress' New Clothes by Jaid Black - 12/5 (★★★★)
3. Geography: New Mexico -
✔ Valley Of Death, Zombie Trailer Park by William Bebb - 12/23 (★★★★★)The book is set in Albuquerque Springs Trailer Park, New Mexico
4. Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book with a wartime setting or with a military or paramilitary character -
✔ Enemy Lines by Alana Jewel Mousseau - 12/8/2013 (★★★)
5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Read a book with a child in the storyline -
✔ The Hand That Feeds by Michael W. Garza (★★★★) 12/1
6. Dec. 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Read a book with an ear or part of an ear visible on the cover -
✔ She Did A Bad, Bad Thing by Stephanie Bond - 12/1/2013 (★★★)
Bad boy Perry Brewer has a visible ear on the cover and looks willing to "take it in the ear".
7. Dec 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day:
✔ Protecting What's His by Tessa Bailey - 12/24/2013 (★★★★★)
8. Dec 21/22 - Solstice (Longest/Shortest day of the year): Read a short book (under 200 pages) -
✔Tandem Unit by Evangline Anderson - 12/14 (★★★★) 144 pages
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day:
✔ The Boss's Christmas Seduction (New Zealand Knights, #1) by Yvonne Lyndsay - 12/23 (★★)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
✔ Love Drunk Cowboy by Carolyn Brown - 12/21 (★★★)

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Read the Month Zombie Edition - December
Duration: December 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

DONE! Read 8/8 books
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D - ✔ Alice in Deadland by Mainak Dhar - 12.10.2013 (★★★★)
E - ✔ The End of the World Playlist by Dan O'Brien - 12.01.2013 (★★★)
C - ✔ Desolation by Mark D. Campbell - 12.14.2013 (★★★)
E - ✔ Empire: A Zombie Novel by David Dunwoody - 12.02.2013 (★★★★)
M - ✔ Degeneration by Mark D. Campbell - 12.28.2013 (★★★)
B - ✔ Valley of Death: Zombie Trailer Park by William Bebb - 12.23.2013 (★★★★★)
E - ✔ Until the End by Tracey Ward - 12.26.2013 (★★★★)
R - ✔ It's A Wonderful Undead Life by M.J. Reed - 12.19.2013 (★★★★)


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TO CONSIDER:
2013 Zombie December Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Read: 7/10
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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'.
✔ Empire: A Zombie Novel by David Dunwoody - (★★★★) 12/02
2. Member of the Month: Brandon - Brandon is the first moderator of the Zombies! group and has been a member since September 5, 2007. Here is the link to Brandon's shelves- https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1... Please read a book from any of Brandon's shelves.
Rise & Walk by Greg Solis
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from New Mexico.
✔ Valley Of Death, Zombie Trailer Park by William Bebb - (★★★★★) 12/23. The book is set in Albuquerque Springs Trailer Park, New Mexico
4. Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book with a wartime setting or with a military or paramilitary character.
✔Desolation by Mark D. Campbell (★★★) 12/14
5. Dec. 8 - International Children's Day: Read a book with a child in the storyline, or a children's or YA book.
✔The Hand That Feeds by Michael W. Garza (★★★★) 12/1
6. Dec. 15 - Bill of Rights Day: Read a book that has a political theme, or one with lawyers, or governmental officials.
✔ Alice in Deadland by Mainak Dhar - (★★★★) 12/10
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 - First Day of Winter: Read a book that has a frozen, winter setting.
9. Dec 25 - Christmas Day: Read a book in which a holiday is celebrated or that has a holiday theme/setting.
✔ It's a Wonderful Undead Life by M.J. Reed (★★★★) 12/19
10. Dec 31 - New Year's Eve: Read a book by an indie author you've never read before.
✔ The End of the World Playlist by Dan O'Brien (★★★) 12/01

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RRRC In Uniform Challenge
Duration: 12/1/2013 - February 28, 2013

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This is an 'ongoing' challenge hunt that members can undertake in their own time. You pick the start date, but it has to be finished within 3 months :)

How many of the following occupations in their traditional uniform can you find in your books over 3 months?

✔ Police - Desolation by Mark D. Campbell - 12/14/13 (★★★)
✔ Sheriff - The Wizard's Spell by Cynthia Eden - 02/07/14 (★★★)
* Texas Ranger
✔ Army - One Night with a Hero by Laura Kaye - 12/9/13 (★★★★★)
* Air Force
✔ Navy - Day by Day Armageddon by J.L. Bourne - 02.09.2014 (★★★★★)
✔ Marine - Beyond Exile by J.L. Bourne - in progress
✔ Coast Guard - Born Ready by Lori Wilde - 12/1/13 (★★★)
✔ National Guard - Degeneration by Mark D. Campbell - 12/28/2013 (★★★)
✔ FBI Agent The Dead of New York by Kandi Kane - 12/27/13 (★)
* Border Guard/Officer
✔ Security Guard - Lick by Kylie Scott - 12/28/13 (★★★★★)
✔ Paramedic - The Nasty Vamp by Gail Koger - 12/14/13 (★★★★★)
✔ Firefighter - Protecting What's His by Tessa Bailey - 12/24/13 (★★★★★)
✔ Doctor (in scrubs) - Baby, It's Cold Outside by Genevieve Jourdin - 12/9/13 (★★)
✔ Nurse - Shadow by Laurann Dohner - 12/15/13 (★★★★)
* Judge/Barrister (in court)
* Nun
✔ Priest - Rednecks Who Shoot Zombies On the Next Geraldo by Lacher and Paoletti - 01/01/201 (★★★★)
* Commercial Pilot
* Flight Attendant
* Astronaut
* Prison Guard
✔ Lab technician - True by Laurann Dohner 12/29/2013 (★★★★)
* Veterinarian
✔ Chef - Dawn of the Droners by Mark Lansing 12/31/2013 (★★)
* Waiter
✔ Fast Food Worker - Valley Of Death, Zombie Trailer Park by William Bebb - 12/23/13 (★★★★★)
* Schoolie
* Cheerleader
* Dancer - ballet/exotic etc
* Drag Queen
* Royalty (King or Queen only in ceremonial robes/crown)
✔ Footballer - Game for Trouble - 02.17.2014 (★★★★)
* Baseball player
* Soccer player
* Ice Hockey player
* Figure Skater
* Cyclist
* Horse jockey
* Referee
* Race-car driver
✔ Rodeo rider (must be 'seen' on the bull/horse) - Love Drunk Cowboy by Carolyn Brown - 12/21/13 (★★★)
* Rodeo clown
✔ Maid - An Introduction to Pleasure by Jess Michaels - 01/06/2014 (★★★★★)
✔ Butler/Concierge - Empire: A Zombie Novel by David Dunwoody - 12/2/13 (★★★★)
✔ Prisoner - Raising Stony Mayhall by Daryl Gregory - 01.28.2014 (★★★★)
* Superhero!


Mark off the uniforms as you read. You can only mark off one uniform per book. You must have read about that person actually wearing their designated uniform. They do not need to be main characters, and can even be no more than a cameo role in the storyline - BUT - they must be 'seen' by the reader in uniform!

Books read for this challenge may be used in other challenges. Rereads are fine. This challenge is not gender specific.

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A-Z Character Challenge ~ Male - BOOKWORM BITCHES
Duration: 12.01.2013 to _____

23/26 Completed

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A - Andrew - Desolation - 12.14.13
B - Brady Scott - One Night with a Hero - 12.09.13
C - Carter - Baby, It's Cold Outside - 12.09.13
D - Drew - Whiskey Sour - 12.15.2013
E - Scott Everly - Born Ready - 12.01.13
F - David Ferris - Lick - 12.28.13
G - Grey - Home - 01.09.2014
H - Mack Hernandez - Bounty - 12.05.13
I - Ian McGregor - The Nasty Vamp - 12.14.2013
J - Jackson - The Last Man on Earth - 12.04.13
K - Khan - Warlord's Bounty - 12.02.13
L - Lowell - Stay - 01.01.2014
M - John Mason - The Hand That Feeds - 12.01.13
N - Noah Conner - Enemy Lines - 12.08.13
O - Obsidian - Obsidian - 12.13.13
P - Perry Brewer - She Did A Bad, Bad Thing - 12.05.13
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R - Rowan - A Kind of Magic - 12.07-13
S - Shadow - Shadow - 12.17.2013
T - Sabian Talano - Hidden Phase - 12.17.13
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V - Ashton VinDerley - Rebel - 12.18.13
W - Wills - The End of the World Playlist - 12.03.13
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Y - Ray Young - The Killing Floor - 01.21.2014
Z - Zor Q’an Tal - The Empress' New Clothes - 12.05.13
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A-Z Character Challenge ~ Female - BOOKWORM BITCHES
Duration: 12.01.2013 to _____

21/26 Completed

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A - Ariana Seven - The Last Man on Earth - 12.04.13
B - Jackie Birchard - Born Ready - 12.01.13
C - Corry Reah - Rebel - 12.18.13
D - Alexis Donovan - Bounty - 12.05.13
E - Evelyn Thomas - Lick - 12.28.13
F - Falynn - Hidden Phase - 12.16.13
G - Gwen Williams - The French Aristocrat's Baby - 12.06.13
H - Holly Christmas - The Boss's Christmas Seduction (New Zealand Knights, #1) - 12.23.13
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J - Joss Daniels - One Night with a Hero - 12.09.13
K - Kyra Summers - The Empress' New Clothes - 12.05.13
L - Rachel Lawton - Enemy Lines - 12.08.13
M - Maddie McCullogh - A Kind of Magic - 12.07.13
N - Aleea NaDeera - Raeder's Woman - 12.25.13
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P - Petra - Toymaker - 12.22.13
Q
R - Lauren Robbins - Love's Rhythm - 01.02.2014
S - Sadie - Tandem Unit - 12.14.13
T
U - Ursula - Oliver's Hunger - 01.11.2014
V - Vivien Manning - An Introduction to Pleasure - 01.06.2014
W - Wendy Saslove - The Killing Floor - 01.21.2014
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Y - Joyce Yards - Moon - 12.22.13
Z - Zeta - Warlord's Bounty - 12.02.13
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A - Z AUTHOR CHALLENGE - BOOKWORM BITCHES
Duration: 12.01.2013 to _____

23/26 Completed

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A - Evangeline Anderson - The Last Man on Earth - 12.04.13
B - Stephanie Bond - She Did A Bad, Bad Thing - 12.05.13
C - Mark D. Campbell - Desolation - 12.14.13
D - David Dunwoody - Empire: A Zombie Novel - 12.03.13
E - Angelina Evans - Raeder's Woman - 12.25.13
F - Tina Folsom - Oliver's Hunger - 01.11.2014
G - Michael W. Garza - The Hand That Feeds - 12.01.13
H - Christina Hollis - The French Aristocrat's Baby - 12.06.13
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J - Genevieve Jourdin - Baby, It's Cold Outside - 12.09.13
K - Marteeka Karland - Spaceport: Bite - 12.01.13
L - Joe R. Lansdale - Christmas With The Dead - 12.06.13
M - Dawn Montgomery - Bounty - 12.05.13
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O - Dan O'Brien - The End of the World Playlist - 12.03.13
P - Travis Perry - Zombie Doc - 02.14.2014
Q - Cari Quinn - No Dress Required - 02.18.2014
R - Aubrey Ross - Rebel - 12.18.13
S - Cynthia Sax - Warlord's Bounty - 12.02.13
T - Jael Turner - Everything My Grandmother Taught Me about Killing Zombies - 02.08.2014
U
V - William Van Winkle - Stay Cold - A Short Story - 02.15.2015
W - Lori Wilde - Born Ready - 12.01.13
X
Y
Z - Rebecca Zanetti - Against the Wall - 02.11.14
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Traveling the United States
Duration: December 1, 2013 - December 1, 2014

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Alabama (AL) - Apocalypse Mom: Diary of an Ordinary Woman in a Not So Ordinary World - 01.25.2014
Alaska (AK) - Arctic Shift - 01.17.2014
Arizona (AZ) - Desolation - 12.14.2013
Arkansas (AR) -
California (CA)- Oliver's Hunger - 01.11.2014
Colorado (CO) -
Connecticut (CT) -
Delaware (DE) -
Florida (FL) - Born Ready - 12.01.2013
Georgia (GA) - She Did A Bad, Bad Thing - 12.01.2013
Hawaii (HI) -
Idaho (ID) -
Illinois (IL) - Whiskey Sour - 12.15.2013
Indiana (IN) -
Iowa (IA) - Raising Stony Mayhall - 01.28.2014
Kansas (KS) -
Kentucky (KY) -
Louisiana (LA) - Riding the Storm - 01.04.2014
Maine (ME)-
Maryland (MD) -
Massachusetts (MA) -
Michigan (MI) -
Minnesota (MN) -
Mississippi (MS) -
Missouri (MO)- The Fall - 02.13.2014
Montana (MT) - Against the Wall - 02.11.2014
Nebraska (NE) -
Nevada (NV) - The Nasty Vamp - 12.14.2013
New Hampshire (NH) -
New Jersey (NJ) -
New Mexico (NM) - Valley Of Death, Zombie Trailer Park - 12.23.2013
New York (NY) - The Dead of New York - 12.27.2013
North Carolina (NC) - Degeneration - 12.28.2013
North Dakota (ND) -
Ohio (OH) -
Oklahoma (OK) - Love Drunk Cowboy - 12.21.2013
Oregon (OR) - Until the End - 12.26.2013
Pennsylvania (PA) - The Killing Floor - 01.21.2014
Rhode Island (RI) -
South Carolina (SC) -
South Dakota (SD) -
Tennessee (TN) - Protecting What's His - 12.24.2013
Texas (TX) - Walk Away - 01.01.2014
Utah (UT) -
Vermont (VT) -
Virginia (VA) - Chosen By Blood - 01.25.2014
Washington (WA) -
West Virginia (WV) -
Wisconsin (WI) -
Wyoming (WY) -
Washington, D.C. - One Night with a Hero 12.09.2013
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RRRC 2014 Stacking the Series Challenge

Duration: Jan 1- Dec 31, 2014

ACRO series by Sydney Croft - 6 books
1. ✔ Riding the Storm - 01.04.2014 (★★★★)
2. ✔ Unleashing the Storm - 01.23.2014 (★★★)
3. Seduced by the Storm
4. Taming the Fire
5. Tempting the Fire
6. Taken by Fire


Alpha series by Treva Harte - 5 books
1. ✔ Walk Away 01.01.2014 (★★)
2. ✔ Stay 01.01.2014 (★★)
3. ✔ Home 01.09.2014 (★★)
4. ✔ Beg 02.06.2014 (★★)
5. Heal


Children of the Goddess series by R.G. Alexander - 4 books
1. ✔ Regina in the Sun 02.05.2014 (★★★)
2. Lux in Shadow
3. Twilight Guardian
4. Midnight Falls


Blood Sword Legacy series by Karin Tabke - 3 books
1. Master of Surrender
2. Master of Torment
3. A Knight to Remember


Naughtily Ever After series by Abigail Barnette - 2 books
1. Glass Slipper
3. Beast


After the Crash series by Maddy Barone
1. Wolf's Glory

RRRC 2014 Authors After Dark Challenge

I'm in and will go for 5 on 5!

Level 0/5
Read 11/25

Level 1
A. Read a book for each of the following sub-categories of romance. You may use an author only once.
✔ 1. Western - Branded: A Leather and Lace Story by Beth Williamson - 01.12.2014 (★★)
✔ 2. Sci-Fi/Dystopian - King of Swords by Bianca D'Arc - 01.05.2014 (★★★)
✔ 3. PNR - Oliver's Hunger by Tina Folsom - 01.11.2014 (★★★)
4. Contemporary - Secret Fantasy by Carly Phillips
✔ 5. Historical - An Introduction to Pleasure by Jess Michaels - 01.06.2014 (★★★★★)


Level 2
B. Read a book with the following items on the cover.
1. an animal (any kind)
✔ 2. a guy - Arctic Shift by Lissa Matthews - 01.17.2014 (★★)
3. a girl - Karma Girl by Jennifer Estep
✔ 4. a couple - Against the Wall by Rebecca Zanetti - 02.11.2014 (★★★★)
5. jewelery/jewels - Charmed in the Big Easy by Delilah Devlin
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Level 3
C. Read a book with the following items on the cover.
✔ 1. a moon - Magnetic Attraction by Mandy Roth - 01.05.2014 (★)
2. water The Gypsy Lovers by Sahara Kelly
3. clouds - Hara's Legacy by Bianca D'Arc
4. a weapon - Chosen By Sin by Virna DePaul
5. a vehicle - Ride a Cowboy by Delilah Devlin


Level 4
D. The AAD will be held in Charlotte, NC.
1. read a book with over 300 pages

2. read a book with a race car driver or car on the cover, or with a character who drives fast. Hot Wheels and High Heels by Jane Graves
✔ 3. read a book with a Queen in it, a historical, or a female character who is in charge of her life and/or others' lives. Chosen by Fate by Virna DePaul - 02.14.2014 (★★★★★)
4. read a book with a wealthy character, or takes place in the banking industry, or where a character's finances are important to the story. For Desire Alone by Jess Michaels
5. read a book that center around the food industry, a bar/saloon, has a character that is a chef, food critic, bartender, or someone who just loves to eat or drink! Simmering Seductions by Mandy Roth
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Level 5
E. In honor of Alexandra Ivy, the Master of Ceremonies for the AAD Conference in 2014 - Read 5 PNR/UF/Fantasy titles, using an author only once.
1. ✔ Chosen By Blood by Virna DePaul - 01.25.2014 (★★★★)
2. ✔ Warlord's Destiny by Delilah Devlin - 02.09.2014 (★★★)
3. ✔ The Vampire Narcise by Colleen Gleason - 02.19.2014 (★★★★★)
4. Maiden Flight by Bianca D'Arc
5. Desire by Blood by Melissa Schroeder

RRRC 2014 A to Z Author Challenge
Jan 1, 2014 - Dec 31, 2014

18/26 Read

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A
B - Stacy Buck - Squanto Undead: Wake the Undead Collected Edition - 01.18.2014 (★★★)
C - Lexxie Couper - Love's Rhythm 01.02.2014 (★★★★)
D - Bianca D'Arc - King of Swords - 01.05.2014 (★★★)
E - Cynthnia Eden - The Wizard's Spell - 02.07.2014 (★★★)
F - Tina Folsom - Oliver's Hunger - 01.11.2014 (★★★)
G - Daryl Gregory - Raising Stony Mayhall - 01.28.2014 (★★★★)
H - Treva Harte - Walk Away 01.01.2014 (★★)
I
J - Dave Jeffery - Necropolis Rising 01.04.2014 (★★★★)
K
L
M - Jess Michaels - An Introduction to Pleasure - 01.06.2014 (★★★★★)
N
O
P - Travis Perry - Zombie Doc - 02.14.2014 (★★★)
Q - Cari Quinn - No Dress Required - 02.18.2014 (★★)
R - Mandy M. Roth - Magnetic Attraction 01.05.2014 (★)
S - Gena Showalter - Alice in Zombieland - 01.08.2014 (★★★)
T - Jael Turner - Everything My Grandmother Taught Me about Killing Zombies - 02.08.2014 (★★★)
U
V - William Van Winkle - Stay Cold - A Short Story - 01.15.2015 (★★★★)
W - Beth Williamson - Branded: A Leather and Lace Story - 01.12.2014 (★★)
X
Y
Z - Rebecca Zanetti - Against the Wall - 02.11.2014 (★★★★)
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RRRC 2014 A to Z Book Challenge
Jan 1, 2014 - Dec 31, 2014

19/26 Read

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A - Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter - 01.08.2014 (★★★)
B - Branded: A Leather and Lace Story by Beth Williamson - 01.12.2014 (★★)
C - Crash Into Me by Tracey Wolff - 01.21.2014 (★★★)
D
E - Everything My Grandmother Taught Me about Killing Zombies by Jael Turner - 02.08.2014 (★★★)
F - Fables of the Reconstruction by Hunter S. Jones - 02.08.2014 (★★★★)
G - Giant by Abigail Barnette - 01.08.2014 (★★★)
H - Home by Treva Harte - 01.09.2014 (★★)
I - An Introduction to Pleasure by Jess Michaels - 01.06.2014 (★★★★★)
J
K - King of Swords by Bianca D'Arc - 01.05.2014 (★★★)
L - Love's Rhythm by Lexxie Couper 01.02.2014 (★★★★)
M - Magnetic Attraction by Mandy M. Roth 01.05.2014 (★)
N - Necropolis Rising by Dave Jeffery 01.04.2014 (★★★★)
O - Oliver's Hunger by Tina Folsom - 01.11.2014 (★★★)
P
Q
R - Rednecks Who Shoot Zombies On the Next Geraldo by Lacher and Paoletti 01.01.2014 (★★★★)
S - Squanto Undead: Wake the Undead Collected Edition by Stacy Buck - 01.18.2014 (★★★)
T
U - Unleashing the Storm by Sydney Croft - 01.23.2014 (★★★)
V - The Vampire Narcise by Colleen Gleason - 02.19.2014 (★★★★★)
W - Walk Away by Treva Harte 01.01.2014 (★★)
X
Y
Z - Zombie Doc by Travis Perry - 02.15.2014 (★★★)
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RRRC 2014 A-Z Character Challenge (Female)
Duration: January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Completed: 18/26

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A - Adele - King of Swords - 01.05.2014 (★★★)
B - Alice Bell - Alice in Zombieland - 01.08.2014 (★★★)
C - Ellie Campbell - Apocalypse Mom: Diary of an Ordinary Woman in a Not So Ordinary World - 01.25.2014 (★★★)
D - Kira Donovan - Unleashing the Storm - 01.23.2014 (★★★)
E - Emma Radcliff - Branded: A Leather and Lace Story - 01.12.2014 (★★)
F - Felicia Locke - Chosen By Blood - 01.25.2014 (★★★★)
G
H - Haley Holmes - Riding the Storm - 01.04.2014 (★★★★)
I
J - Her Royal Highness Princess Jacqueline - Giant - 01.04.2014 (★★★)
K - Kiwi - Magnetic Attraction 01.05.2014 (★)
L - Leila - Walk Away 01.01.2014 (★★)
M - Mia - Home - 01.09.2014 (★★)
N - Noelle Gregory - No Dress Required - 02.18.2014 (★★)
O
P
Q
R - Ruby - Arctic Shift - 01.17.2014 (★★★★)
S - Suzie Hanks - Necropolis Rising 01.04.2014 (★★★★)
T - Tala - Beg 02.06.2014 (★★)
U - Ursula - Oliver's Hunger - 01.11.2014 (★★★)
V - Vivien Manning - An Introduction to Pleasure - 01.06.2014 (★★★★★)
W - Wendy Saslove - The Killing Floor - 01.21.2014 (★★★★★)
X
Y
Z
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RRRC 2014 A-Z Character Challenge (Male)
Duration: January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2014

Completed: 18/26

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A - Andrew Callis - An Introduction to Pleasure - 01.06.2014 (★★★★★)
B - Troy Bennett - His Risk to Take - 02.01.2014 (★★★★)
C - Conell Ballou - Magnetic Attraction 01.05.2014 (★)
D - Deklin Kinkaid - Walk Away 01.01.2014 (★★)
E
F
G - Grey - Home - 01.09.2014 (★★)
H - Cole Holland - Alice in Zombieland - 01.08.2014 (★★★)
I
J - James, the Duke of Alvord - The Naked Duke - 01.14.2014 (★★★)
K - Kevin O'Connell - Necropolis Rising 01.04.2014 (★★★★)
L - Lowell - Stay 01.01.2014 (★★)
M - Ryder Montgomery - Crash Into Me - 01.21.2014 (★★★)
N - Nick Blackthorne - Love's Rhythm 01.02.2014 (★★★★)
O - Oliver - Oliver's Hunger - 01.11.2014 (★★★)
P
Q
R - Remy Begnaud - Riding the Storm - 01.04.2014 (★★★★)
S - Squanto - Squanto Undead: Wake the Undead Collected Edition - 01.18.2014 (★★★)
T - Tom Knight - Unleashing the Storm - 01.23.2014 (★★★)
U
V - Pierre von Minzle - Fables of the Reconstruction - 02.08.2014 (★★★★)
W - Max Westin - Spellbound - 01.30.2014 (★★★)
X
Y - Ray Young - The Killing Floor - 01.04.2014 (★★★★★)
Z
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RRRC Read a Rainbow Challenge

Duration: January 21 - April 21, 2014

Genre: Contemporary Romance
Read 4/7

✔ Violet: Game for Trouble - 02.17.2014 (★★★★)
✔ Indigo/Black: Crash Into Me - 01.21.2014 (★★★)
Blue
✔ Green: No Dress Required - 02.18.2014 (★★)
✔ Yellow: Officer Off Limits - 02.02.2014 (★★★★)
Orange
Red

RRRC Serial Killer/Reader Challenge

Duration: January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014

As requested, a series challenge. The duration of this challenge is one year from the sign-up date. You can cross challenge with other challenges, but within Serial Reader the books you list cannot repeat.
This one is monstrous, not for the faint of heart!!! In order to complete it officially, you'll have to read: 28+ books and 15+ different series. Yup, you're reading it right. But fear not, I'm willing to compromise: if you omit some of the subcategories and then call it quits - fine by me - you just won't be all that notorious then. Of course, you can post as you go, but be sure to sign up to set the start date. (note: it's ok to back date if you wish to do so)
So Serial Readers, are you up for the challenge?!


1. Jack the Page Ripper:
Series 1
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Series 2
1.
2.
3.
4.
Series 3
1. ✔ Para-Ops 1 - Chosen by Blood - 01.25.2014 (★★★★)
2. ✔ Para-Ops 2 - Chosen by Fate - 02.16.2014 (★★★★★)
3. Para-Ops 3 - Chosen by Sin

Series 4
1. ✔ Line of Duty 2 - His Risk to Take - 02.01.2014 (★★★★)
2. ✔ Line of Duty 3 - Officer Off Limits - 02.02.2014 (★★★★)

Series 5
1. ✔ Game For It 2 - Game For Trouble - 02.17.2014 (★★★★)


2. Una-book-bomber (5 books):
Read one book from each of the genres. It does not have to be the first book in the series, but it must be a series book, not a stand-alone:
1. Chick-Lit:
2. ✔ Romance: Mistress Matchmaker 1 - An Introduction to Pleasure - 01.06.2014 (★★★★★)
3. Mystery:
4. ✔ PNR: Denali Heat 1 - Arctic Shift - 01.17.2014 (★★)
5. ✔ Young Adult: White Rabbit Chronicles 1 - Alice in Zombieland - 01.08.2014 (★★★)
urban-fantasy/fantasy/sci-fi
x x

3. Spree Series Killer (1+ book):
1. ✔ Shaken Dirty 1 - Crash into Me - 01.21.2014 (★★★)


4. Author-ican Psycho (1 book):
1. ✔ Regency Draculia 3 - The Vampire Narcise - 02.19.2014 (★★★★★)


5. Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (14 books):
Start on that series that everybody is praising so much but you keep postponing for later. Just read it already. Go on!
1. ✔ Dresden Files 1 - Storm Front - 02.14.2014 (★★★★★)
2.
3.
4.


6. The Book Strangler (2+ books):
Read a whole series from the beginning to the end (or to the last published book). You choose whether it's going to be a 15-book-long-monster or a 2-book-long-freshly-started-baby series, but there must be at least 2 books, because it's not really a series yet if there's just 1!

7. 3rd Degree (3 books):
1. ✔ Love Required 1 - No Dress Required - 02.18.2014 (★★)
2. Love Required 2 - No Flowers Required
3. Love Required 3 - No Romance Required


BONUS: Bloody Mary (1 book):
Read a book in a series with a strong female kick-ass protagonist, something like: police detective, body builder, warrior. So for example LKH Anita Blake would work.

As you are working your way through the challenge, feel free to either repost your progress or update a single post, but please repost upon completion of the challenge. With people starting and ending the challenge at different times, it's extremely difficult to keep track of when people finish without a final repost.

RRRC Read the Month Welsh Edition
IONAWR (January)
Duration: January 1, 2014 - January 31, 2014

Woo Hoo! Read 6/6 DONE!
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I - Introduction to Pleasure by Jess Michaels - 01.06.2014 (★★★★★)
O - Oliver's Hunger by Tina Folsom - 01.11.2014 (★★★)
N - Naked Duke by Sally MacKenzie - 01.14.2014 (★★★)
A - Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter - 01.08.2014 (★★★)
W - Walk Away by Treva Harte - 01.01.2014 (★★)
R - Riding the Storm by Sydney Croft - 01.04.2014 (★★★★)

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PRUF January 2014 Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2014 - January 31, 2014

DONE! Woo Hoo!
Read 10/10
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1. Jan 1 - New Year's Day:
✔ Walk Away by Treva Harte is both "new to me" for author and series. - 01.01.2014 (★★)
2. Jan 2 - Science Fiction Day:
✔ Magnetic Attraction by Mandy Roth - 01.05.2014 (★)
3. Jan 3 - Festival Of Sleep Day:
✔ Oliver's Hunger by Tina Folsom - 01.11.2014 (★★★)
4. Jan 14 - Clean Off Your Desk Day:
✔ Alice in Zombieland by Gina Showalter - 01.08.2014 (★★★)
5. Jan 18 - Martin Luther King Day: read a book where there is a power struggle (good vs evil, one cast vs another), or a revolution, or where one character stands up to defend a person or cause.
✔ Unleashing the Storm by Sydney Croft - 01.23.2014 (★★★)
6. Jan 24 - Belly Laugh Day:
✔ The Naked Duke by Sally MacKenzie - 01.14.2014 (★★★)
7. Jan 26 - Australia Day:
✔ Love's Rhythm by Lexxie Couper - 01.02.2014 (★★★★)
8. Jan 29 - Free Thinker's Day:
✔ King of Swords by Bianca D'Arc - 01.05.2014 (★★★)
9. Jan 30 - Inspire Your Heart with Art Day:
✔ Crash Into Me by Tracy Wolff - 01.21.2014 (★★★)
10. January birthstone is Red Garnet:
✔ Chosen By Blood by Virna DePaul - 01.25.2014 (★★★★)


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RRRC 2014 January Monthly Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2014 - January 31, 2014

DONE - WOO HOO! READ 10/10
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1. 'J' is for January:
✔ An Introduction to Pleasure by Jess Michaels - 01.06.2014 (★★★★★)
2. Member of the Month: Courtney
✔ Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter - 01.08.2014 (★★★)
3. Geography: Blue cover
✔ Unleashing the Storm by Sydney Croft - 01.23.2014 (★★★)
4. Jan. 1 - New Year’s Day:
✔ Love's Rhythm by Lexxie Couper - 01.02.2014 (★★★★)
5. Jan. 6 – Epiphany:
✔ The Naked Duke by Sally MacKenzie is a book set in London, England - 01.14.2014 (★★★)
6. Jan. 14 - Makara Sankranthi (Festival of Harvest):
✔ Giant by Abigail Barnette - 01.08.2014 (★★★)
7. Out with the Old:
✔ Riding the Storm by Sydney Croft has been TBR since 2011. - 01.04.2014 (★★★★)
8. In with the New: Read a book that is recently released (since Nov 1st or newer).
✔ Spellbound was released December 2013 - 01.30.2014 (★★★)
9. National Blood Donor Month:
✔ Oliver's Hunger by Tina Folsom - 01.11.2014 (★★★)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
✔ Branded: A Leather and Lace Story - 01.12.2014 (★★)

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RRRC The Quarterly Cookie Challenge
Duration - December 15, 2013- March 15, 2014

DONE - WOO HOO! Read: 15/15
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What a great challenge - thank you, Fran, and everyone...I really enjoyed the hunt to find books to work for this challenge...very enjoyable!

1. Oreo Cookies - Read a book with over 1000 ratings on Goodreads.
✔ Lick - 12.28.2013 (★★★★★)
2. Nilla Wafers - Read a romance with an innocent and/or sweet character.
✔ True - 12.29.2013 (★★★★) Jeanie Shiver is the sweet and innocent heroine of the novel who brings cookies to the New Species.
3. Chips Ahoy - Read a book that is the second in a series.
✔ Stay - 01.01.2014 (★★)
4. Nutter Butter- Read a book with a small child in it.
✔ Walk Away - 01.01.2014 (★★)
5. Tim-Tam - Read a book written by an author from Australia.
✔ Love's Rhythm - 01.02.2014 (★★★★)
6. Snickerdoodles- Read a humorous book.
✔ The Naked Duke - 01.14.2014 (★★★)
7. Thin Mints- the highest selling Girl Scout cookie- Read a book with a character that helps out another, or a shorter book (thin).
✔ Home - 01.09.2014 (★★)
8. Animal Cracker Cookies - Read a book with an animal in the story and/or on the cover or read a book with a strong alpha character (an animal in bed).
✔ Arctic Shift - 01.17.2014 (★★)
9. Mallomars - Read a book with a planet, moon, stars or night sky on the cover, or a book with an astronomer or space traveler in the story.
✔ Magnetic Attraction - 01.05.2014 (★)
10. Do-si-do - Read a book with 4 words in the title.
✔ His Risk to Take - 02.01.2014 (★★★★)
11. Pepperidge Farm Milano- Read a book with a farmer/rancher character.
✔ Giant - 01.04.2014 (★★★)
12. Fortune Cookie - Read a book with a multi-cultural couple.
✔ Oliver's Hunger - 01.11.2014 (★★★)
13. Gingerbread Cookie - Read a book with a historical setting.
✔ An Introduction to Pleasure - 01.06.2014 (★★★★★)
14. 7 layer Magic Cookie Bars - Read a book with 7 letters in the title.
✔ Branded: A Leather and Lace Story - 01.12.2014 (★★)
15. Rainbow Cookies - Read a book with at least 3 colors on the cover or read an LGBT book.
✔ Performance Criteria - 12.30.2013 (★★★)
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Cookie Monster Bonus
Read: 4/4

1. Read a book with an author's first or last name that begins with 'C'.
✔ Riding the Storm by Sydney Croft - 01.04.2014 (★★★★)
2. Read a book with a mostly blue cover
✔ Unleashing the Storm by Syndney Croft - 01.23.2014 (★★★)
3. Read a book with a main character that sings
✔ Gin and Toxic - 12.28.2013 (★★★)
4. Read a book with a supernatural creature in the story
✔ Chosen By Blood by Virna DePaul - 01.25.2014 (★★★★)


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Read the Month Zombie Edition - January
Duration: January 1, 2014 - January 31, 2014

DONE! Woo Hoo! Read 8/8 books
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In honor of the first month of the new year, my January zombie reading challenge is to read out the first thing that most ordinary people think of - stereotypically - when they think of zombies: BRAINS!

You can use the author's first or last name, or any word in the title of the book you wish to read. Switching out books and genres is entirely acceptable.

B - Better Stay Dead Arc 1 by Dave Callahan - 01.18.2014 (★) DNF
R - Rednecks Who Shoot Zombies on the Next Geraldo by Lacher and Paoletti - 01.01.2014 (★★★★)
R - Raising Stony Mayhall by Daryl Gregory - 01.28.2014 (★★★★)
A - Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter - 01.08.2014 (★★★)
I - The Infection 2 - The Killing Floor by Craig DiLouie - 01.21.2014 (★★★★★)
N - Necropolis Rising by Dave Jeffery 01.04.2014 (★★★★)
S - Squanto Undead by Stacy Buck - 01.18.2014 (★★★)
! - Apocalypse Mom: Diary of An Ordinary Woman in a Not So Ordinary World - 01.25.2014 (★★★)


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February Reading Challenge - 28 Short Stories
For the 28 days in February, read 28 short stories ... with zombies! Short stories are usually approximately 50 pages in length. You can swap out genres, you can swap out stories if you hit a real dud, no worries.

Pick your reading level - read as few or as many short stories as you like.

The Ankle Biter: I can only take zombie stories in short, small doses. Anything more gives me heartburn. Read 5 Shorts

The Intestine Slurper: Like a true gourmet, with pinkie elevated, I dine only on select morsels. Read 10 Shorts

The Brain Muncher: I'm a glutton for punishment and will gorge myself on 28 stories in 28 days! Read 28 Shorts

Duration: February 1 - February 28, 2014

Level: 2/3
Read: 19/28

Level 1 - The Ankle Biter:
1. "The South Will Rise Again" by Jeffrey Kosh - 02.01.2014 (★★★★)
2. "Zombienado" by Lucas Berenson - 02.01.2014 (★★)
3. "The Zombie Times - December Report" by Richard Parise - 02.01.2014 (★★★★)
4. "Dead Water" by Scott M. Baker - 02.01.2014 (★★★★)
5. "The Zombie Whisperer" by Steven E. Wedel - 02.02.2014 (★★★★)


Level 2 - The Intestine Slurper:
6. "Zollywood" in Zombie Virus by K. Bartholomew - 02.02.2014 (★★)
7. "Friends in Low Places" by Scott Buzz - 02.04.2014 (★★★)
8. "De Mortuis Viventibus" by Chad P. Brown - 02.05.2014 (★★★★)
9. "My Mommy is a Zombie" by Nicholas Benedict - 02.06.2014 (★★★)
10. "Bob the Zombie" by Jaime Johnesee - 02.07.2014 (★★★★)


Level 3 - The Brain Muncher:
11. "Fables of the Reconstruction" by Hunter S. Jones - 02.08.2014 (★★★★)
12. "Everything My Grandmother Taught Me About Killing Zombies" by Jael Turner - 02.08.2014 (★★★)
13. "The Fall" by S.G. Bynum - 02.13.2014 (★★★)
14. "Zombie Doc" by Travis Perry - 02.15.2014 (★★★)
15. "Stay Cold" by William Van Winkle - 02.15.2014 (★★★★)
16. "The God Game" by Becky Lawson - 02.15.2014 (★★★)
17. "The Boy Who Cried Zombie" (Zombie A.C.R.E.S) by Joshua Cook - 02.15.2014 (★★★)
18. "Not So Dead Ted" by Scott R. Antczak - 02.14.2014 (★★★★)
19. "Devils" by Rachel Benge - 02.19.2014 (★★★★)
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Zombie Genre Hunt: Ongoing Reading Challege

Duration: January 8, 2014 - April 8, 2014

Read: 5/11

✔ 1. Traditional - Day by Day Armageddon - 02.09.2014 (★★★★★)
✔ 2. Military - Beyond Exile - 02.18.2014 (★★★★)
3. Western
✔ 4. Young adult - Alice in Zombieland - 01.08.2014 (★★★)
5. Government conspiracy
6. Romantic
7. Comedy/parody
8. Supernatural
✔ 9. Alien - The Killing Floor - 01.21.2014 (★★★★★)
10. The Great American Zombie Novel - Zone One - in progress
✔ 11. Intelligent Zombie - Raising Stony Mayhall - 01.28.2014 (★★★★)

RRRC February 2014 Monthly Challenge

READ 8/10

✔ 1. 'F' is for February: Fables of the Reconstruction by Hunter S. Jones - 02.08.2014 (★★★★)
2. Member of the Month: Amy ~Lover of Books~ - Amy ~Lover of Books~ has been a member of the RRRC since February, 2010. Please read a book published in 2010. Styx's Storm by Lora Leigh
✔ 3. Geography: Bulgaria: Bulgaria was once one of the 3 biggest empires in Europe among the Frankish, and the Byzantine (it spanned between the Mediterranean, the Black, and the White Seas). Read a book that is third in a series.The Vampire Narcise by Colleen Gleason - 02.19.2014 (★★★★★)
✔ 4. The Day the Music Died Day (Feb 3): This day commemorates the untimely death of 3 rock singers Buddy Holly, Richie Valens and the Big Bopper - read a book that has only 3 words in the title/series title. Game for Trouble by Karen Erickson - 02.17.2014 (★★★★)
5. National Chocolate Fondue Day (Feb 5): Read a book where one of the main characters is a baker or a book with food on the cover. Exquisite by Ella Frank
✔ 6. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): This is a day that celebrates love so read any romance book.
Regina in the Sun by R.G. Alexander - 02.05.2014 (★★★)
✔ 7. Love Your Pet Day (Feb 20): Read a book that has an animal on the cover. Beg by Treva Harte - 02.06.2014 (★★)
✔ 8. Harry Potter Day (Feb 20): read a book where one of the characters is a wizard/witch. The Wizard's Spell by Cynthia Eden - 02.07.2014 (★★★)
✔ 9. International Friendship Week (February 22-28): Read a book recommended to you by a Goodreads member. Invisible Justice by Cynthia Jewel - 02.12.2104 (★★)
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Officer Off Limits by Tessa Bailey - 02.02.2014 (★★★★)

RRRC Featured Author Challenge February 2014 - Cynthia Eden

DONE!
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Challenge Task: Read one book written by our featured author, Cynthia Eden.
Challenge Duration: The whole month of February.

I'm an A, after having read her first two books in the "Bound by Blood" series. I recommend both of them!


I read The Wizard's Spell, one of her earlier works. There are some mixed reviews, but I am interested in reading about witches/warlocks.

02.07.2014 (★★★)
I'm still an "A" - I enjoyed this one, although it was heavy on the cheezy factor, I knew what I was getting in to. I will definitely read more by Ms. Eden!
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RRRC Read the Month Welsh Edition - February 2014 (CHWEFROR)
Duration: 02/01/14 - 02/28-14

DONE! Woo Hoo!
READ 8/8
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C - Chosen by Fate by Virna DePaul - 02.16.2014 (★★★★★)
H - His Risk to Take by Tessa Bailey - 02.01.2014 (★★★★)
W - Warlord's Destiny by Delilah Devlin - 02.09.2014 (★★★)
E - Eden, Cynthia, The Wizard's Spell - 02.07.2014 (★★★)
F - Fables of the Reconstruction by Hunter S. Jones - 02.08.2014 (★★★★)
R - Rebecca Zanetti, Against the Wall - 02.11.2014 (★★★★)
O - Officer Off Limits by Tessa Bailey - 02.02.2014 (★★★★)
R - Regina in the Sun by R.G. Alexander - 02.05.2014 (★★★)

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TO CONSIDER
PRUF February 2014 Monthly Reading Challenge

Read: 8/10

What's so special about February?
1. Valentine's Day: MC is part of a romantic couple at the beginning and the end of the book or the MC is single at the beginning and the end of the book.
Secret Fantasy
2. ✔ In honor of the Winter Olympics: read a book set in one of the locations of one of the last 5 Winter Olympics (1998 - Japan; 2002 - USA; 2006 - Italy; 2010 - Canada 2014 - Russia) or features an athlete or a game. Game for Trouble features football star Nick Hamilton. - 02.17.2014 (★★★★)
3. ✔ Presidents' Day: read a book that features a President, King/Queen or God/Goddess. Warlord's Destiny - 02.09.2014 (★★★)
4. ✔ Groundhog Day: Read a book you've put off reading at least twice. Beg - 02.06.2014 (★★)
5. ✔ Random Act of Kindness: read a book that was highly recommended to you. Invisible Justice - 02.12.2014 (★★)
6. ✔ Now is the time for Academy Awards: read a book that sounds like it would be (or is) a great movie. Storm Front - 02.14.2014 (★★★★★)
7. Leap Day: read a book released during a leap year (2000, 2004, 2008, 2012).

8. ✔ Black History Month: read a book by a black author or is set in Africa or has red, black & green cover. No Dress Required - 02.18.2014 (★★)
9. ✔ St. Valentine's Day Massacre: Read a book that is set in Chicago, the MC owns a bar or it has rival gangs. In Regina in the Sun, Zander owns a bar. - 02.05.2014 (★★★)
10. ✔ February Birthstone: Amethyst, read a book with a purple cover. The Vampire Narcise - 02.19.2014 (★★★★★)

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Quarterly Challenges > 2014 Read the Season Welsh Edition: GAEAF (Winter)
Duration: December 21, 2013 - March 19, 2014

Read: 1/1 Season
Read: 1/8 Holidays

Y GAEAF - Winter
G - Giant by Abigail Barnette - 01.08.2014 (★★★)
A - Arctic Shift by Lissa Matthews - 01.17.2014 (★★)
E - Exiled by Kaitlyn O'Connor -12.26.2013 (★★★)
A - Alice in Zombieland by Gina Showalter - 01.08.2014 (★★★)
F - Folsom, Tina, Oliver's Hunger - 01.11.2014 (★★)


Alban ARTHAN - Winter Solstice
A - Audrey Cole, Gin and Toxic - 12.28.2013 (★★★)
R - Roth, Mandy M., Magnetic Attraction - 01.05.2014 (★)
T - Treva Harte, Stay - 01.01.2014 (★★)
H - Home by Treva Harte - 01.09.14 (★★)
A - Angelina Evans, Raeder's Woman - 12.25.13 (★)
N - No Dress Required by Cari Quinn - 02.18.2014 (★★)


NADOLIG - Christmas
N
A - Aubrey Ross, Toymaker - 12.22.2013 (★★★★)
D - D'Arc, Bianca, King of Swords - 01.03.2014 (★★★)
O - Officer Off Limits by Tessa Bailey - 02.01.2014 (★★★★)
L - Love's Rhythm by Lexxie Couper- 01.04.2014 (★★★★)
I - Invisible Justice by Kim Jewell - 02.12.2014 (★★)
G - Gleason, Colleen, The Vampire Narcise - 02.19.2014 (★★★★★)
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Nos GALAN and Dydd CALAN - New Years' Eve and Day
G - Game for Trouble by Karen Erickson - 02.17.2014 (★★★★)
A - Alexander, R.G., Regina in the Sun - 02.05.2014 (★★★)
L - Laurann Dohner, True - 12.29.2013 (★★★★)
A - Against the Wall by Rebecca Zanetti - 02.11.2014 (★★★★)
N

C - Chosen by Blood by Virna De Paul - - 01.25.2014 (★★★★)
A
L - Lick by Kylie Scott - 12.28.2013(★★★★★)
A
N - Naked Duke by Sally McKenzie - 01.14.2014 (★★★)
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Gwyl SAN STEFFAN - Boxing Day
S - Sydney Croft, Unleashing the Storm - 01.23.2014 (★★★)
A
N

S - Styx's Storm by Lora Leigh
T - Tracy Wolff, Crash Into Me - 01.21.2014 (★★★)
E - Eden, Cynthia, The Wizard's Spell - 02.07.2014 (★★★)
F - Fables of the Reconstruction by Hunter S. Jones - 02.08.2014 (★★★★)
A
N


Dydd SANTES DWYNWEN - Welsh Valentine's Day (Jan 25)
S - Sydney Croft, Riding the Storm - 01.04.2014 (★★★★)
A
N
T - Tracey Ward, Until the End - 12.26.2013 (★★★★)
E - Everything My Grandmother Taught Me About Killing Zombies by Jael Turner - 02.08.2014 (★★★)
S - Storm Front by Jim Butcher - 02.14.2014 (★★★★★)

D - Dohner, Laurann, Moon, 12.24.2013 (★★★★)
W - Williamson, Beth, Branded - 01.12.2014 (★★)
Y - Yvonne Lyndsay, The Boss's Secret Seduction - 12.23.2013 (★★)
N
W - Walk Away by Treva Harte - 01.01.2014 (★★)
E
N


Gwyl Fair y CANHWYLLAU - Candlemas (Feb 2)
C - Chosen by Fate by Virna DePaul - 02.16.2014 (★★★★★)
A
N
H
W - Whitehead, Colson, Zone One - in progress
Y
L - Love Drunk Cowboy, Carolyn Brown - 12.21.2013 (★★★)
L
A
U


Dydd Gŵyl DEWI SANT - St David's Day, Patron Saint of Wales (March 1)
D - Delilah Devlin, Warlord's Destiny - 02.09.2014 (★★★)
E
W - Worth the Fight by Vi Keeland - 12.29.2013 (★★★)
I - Introduction to Pleasure by Jess Michaels - 01.05.2014 (★★★★★)

S
A
N
T - Tessa Bailey, Protecting What's His - 12.24.2013 (★★★★★)

Classic Television Shows Challenge 1 of 5
Duration: February 1, 2014 to _____

TV Shows 0/10
Books 15/100

☀ 21 Jump Street
1. Read a young adult book.
✔ 2. Read a book with a character in law enforcement. Officer off Limits - 02.02.2014 (★★★★)
3. Read a book that takes place mainly in a school.
4. Read a book with a character in special ops (SEAL, CIA, black ops, etc)
✔ 5. Read a book with someone undercover. Chosen by Fate - 02.16.2014 (★★★★★)
6. Read a book with a number in the title.
7. Read a book that was originally published in 1987.
8. Read a book with a character named Tom, Judy, Doug, Harry, Richard or Adam (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with an animal on the cover.
10. Read a book with 5 words in the title.


☀ The A-Team
1. Read a book with a character in special ops (SEAL, CIA, black ops, etc)
2. Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
3. Read a book with some kind of war.
4. Read a book originally published in 1983.
5. Read a book which you consider a "guilty pleasure".
6. Read a book whose title starts with "A".
✔ 7. Read a book with a gold cover. Against the Wall - 02.11.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 8. Read a book with a character named George, Dwight, Dirk, John or Melinda (all variations acceptable). Beyond Exile - 02.18.2014 (★★★★)
9. Read a book with an African American main character.
✔ 10. Read a book that takes place in California. Game for Trouble - 02.14.2014 (★★★★)


☀ ALF
1. Read a book with an alien.
2. Read a book that you consider funny.
✔ 3. Read a book with a character named Willie, Kate, Brian, Lynn or Gordon (all variations acceptable). The Vampire Narcise - 02.19.2014 (★★★★★)
4. Read a book with a scientist.
5. Read a book originally published in 1986.
6. Read a book by an author whose last name starts with "A".
7. Read a book with a character who uses an alias.
8. Read an award winning book.
9. Read a book with the letters A-L-F in the title (any order).
10. Read a book with a song title for a name. Here is a list (view spoiler)


☀ Bosom Buddies
1. Read a humorous book.
2. Read a book with a character in the media (publishing, reporter, etc).
3. Read a book that takes place mainly in a hotel.
4. Read a book with "my life" in the title.
5. Read a book where someone wears a disguise.
6. Read a book with a voluptuous woman on the cover.
✔ 7. Read a book originally published in November. Day by Day Armageddon - 02.10.2014 (★★★★★)
8. Read a book with a character named Tom, Peter, Donna, Ruth, Isabelle, Lily or Amy (all variations acceptable).
✔ 9. Read a book that revolves around best friends. No Dress Required - 02.18.2014 (★★)
10. Read a book with a one word title.


☀ Cagney & Lacey
1. Read a chick lit book or urban fantasy.
2. Read a book with a female character in law enforcement.
3. Read a book which takes place in New York. Zone One - in progress
4. Read a book with a strong female character.
5. Read an award-winning book.
6. Read a book by a female author.
7. Read a book originally published in 1982.
8. Read a book with a character named Mary, Beth, Chris, Mark, Victor or Bert (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with a woman who is NOT half-naked on the cover.
10. Read a book with "AND" in the title (ex: Cagney & Lacey).


☀ Cheers
1. Read a comedy.
2. Read a book that takes place in Massachusetts.
✔ 3. Read a book where a character frequents a bar. His Risk to Take - 02.01.2014 (★★★★)
4. Read a book with a witty or sarcastic character.
✔ 5. Read a book where the main character owns a bar or restaurant. Regina in the Sun - 02.05.2014 (★★★)
✔ 6. Read a book by an author whose first or last initial can be found in CHEERS. The Wizard's Spell 02.08.2014 (★★★)
7. Read a book originally published in September.
✔ 8. Read a book with a character named Sam, Ernie, Diane, Rebecca, Norm or Carla (all variations acceptable). Invisible Justice - 02.13.2014 (★★)
9. Read a book that is first in a series.
10. Read a book with a one-word title.


☀ Charlie's Angels
1. Read a mystery.
2. Read a book with a female private investigator.
3. Read a paranormal book with angels.
4. Read a book with a very intelligent character.
5. Read a book that appears on a top ten list. Here are some lists to help (view spoiler).
6. Read a book with a person's name in the title (Jude's Law Just a Hint - Clint).
7. Read a book originally published in 1976.
8. Read a book with a character named Sabrina, Jill, Kelly or Charlie (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with a gorgeous woman on the cover.
✔ 10. Read a book with a two-word title. Warlord's Destiny - 02.09.2014 (★★★)


☀ The Cosby Show
1. Read a family drama.
2. Read a book with an African American main character.
3. Read a book that takes place in New York.
4. Read a book with a doctor for a main character.
5. Read a Christian (or clean) book.
6. Read a book with "EIGHT" in the title.
7. Read a book that was originally published in 1984.
8. Read a book with a character named Bill, Clair, Sondra, Denise, Theodore, Vanessa, Rudy or Anna (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with a black cover.
10. Read a book with a married hero and heroine.

☀ CHiPs
1. Read a mystery or thriller.
2. Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
3. Read a book that takes place in California.
4. Read a book with a character who is quite the ladies man.
5. Read a book with a straight-laced, by the book character.
6. Read a book with two same-sex main characters.
7. Read a book originally published in September.
8. Read a book with a character named John, Frank, Joe, Gene or Sindy (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with a motorcycle on the cover.
10. Read a book with a one-word title.

☀ Dallas
1. Read a family saga book (ex: Roots, Gone With the Wind, etc).
2. Read a book with two rival clans or just two enemies.
3. Read a book that takes place in Texas.
4. Read a book with a love triangle.
5. Read a book with a location in the title (Texas Glory, New York to Dallas, etc).
6. Read a book with a character who uses initials instead of a name.
7. Read a book originally published in April.
✔ 8. Read a book with a character named Bobby, Sue-Ellen, Cliff, Ray, Ellie, Pamela or Lucy (all variations acceptable). Everything My Grandmother Taught Me about Killing Zombies - 02.08.2014 (★★★)
✔ 9. Read a book with a hat on the cover. Storm Front - 02.14.2014 (★★★★★)
10. Read a book with a one-word title.

Classic Television Shows Challenge 2 of 5
Duration: February 1, 2014 to _____

TV Shows 0/10
Books 0/100

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☀Diff'rent Strokes
1. Read a multicultural book (can also be multi-species).
2. Read a book with a ridiculously wealthy main character.
3. Read a book that takes place in New York.
4. Read a book with an adopted character.
5. Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in "Whatchoo talkin' bout?"
6. Read a book with a maid or servant.
7. Read a book originally published in November or 1978.
8. Read a book with a character named Arnold, Willis, Phillip, Maggie or Pearl (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with a park-like scene on the cover (trees and water, path, etc).
10. Read a book with punctuation in the title (apostrophe, colon, etc).

☀ Doogie Howser M.D.
1. Read a young adult book.
2. Read a book with a doctor as the main character.
3. Read a book that takes place mainly in a hospital.
4. Read a book with a main character under the age of twenty.
5. Read a book with a genius character.
6. Read a book by an author who uses initials instead of a first name.
7. Read a book originally published in 1989.
8. Read a book with a character named Douglas, David, Katherine or Vinnie (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book by an author who uses three names (ex: Jayne Ann Krentz).
10. Read a book with three words in the title.

☀ The Dukes of Hazzard
1. Read a romantic suspense book.
2. Read a book where the main character has a dangerous job (a fire fighter, an assassin, etc).
3. Read a book that takes place in Georgia.
4. Read a book with best friends as the main characters.
5. Read a book where family plays an important part.
6. Read a book with a royal character (prince, duke, earl, etc.)
7. Read a book originally published in 1979.
8. Read a book with a character named Bo, Luke, Daisy, Jesse or Jefferson (Jeff) (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with a car on cover.
10. Read a book with four letters in the title. (Envy, Bite).

☀ The Facts of Life
1. Read a chick lit or young adult book.
2. Read a book with a strong female character.
3. Read a book that takes place mainly at a boarding school. Here is a list that might help (view spoiler).
4. Read a book with "life" in the title.
5. Read a coming-of-age book.
6. Read a book with a handicapped character.
7. Read a book originally published in August.
8. Read a book with a character named Charlotte, Natalie, Dorothy or Blair (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with a character that wears a uniform.
10. Read a book with four words in the title.

☀ Family Matters
1. Read a romantic comedy.
2. Read a book with an African American main character.
3. Read a book that takes place in Illinois.
4. Read a book with a nerdy character.
5. Read a book with "family" or "matters" in the title.
6. Read a book whose title starts with "U".
7. Read a book originally published in 1989.
8. Read a book with a character named Carl, Laura, Edward, Steve or Harriet (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with a yellow cover.
10. Read a book with a two-word title.

☀ The Greatest American Hero
1. Read a book with a superhero (a comic is okay).
2. Read a book with a teacher as the main character.
3. Read a book that takes place mainly in a school setting.
4. Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
5. Read a book with something in flight on the cover (bird, plane, etc).
6. Read a book with "hero" in the title.
7. Read a book originally published in 1981 or in March.
8. Read a book with a character named Ralph, Bill, Pam or Tony (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with a red cover.
10. Read a book with four words in the title.

☀ Laverne & Shirley
1. Read a book that makes you laugh.
2. Read a book where a character has a factory job (line worker, warehouse, etc).
3. Read a book that takes place in Wisconsin.
4. Read a book with two female main characters.
5. Read a book with a glass (or mug) of something on the cover (milk, alcohol, etc).
6. Read a book with "dreams" in the title.
7. Read a book originally published in January.
8. Read a book with a character named Penny, Cindy, Lenny, Andrew or Carmine (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with two women on the cover.
10. Read a book with a person's name in the title (ex: Mary, Mary).

☀ The Love Boat
1. Read a romance book.
2. Read a book where the main character is a bartender or waitress.
3. Read a book that takes place mainly on a ship.
4. Read a book where someone goes on vacation.
5. Read a book with a white cover.
6. Read a book that takes place in or on the ocean.
7. Read a book that was originally published in September or in 1977.
8. Read a book with a character named Merril, Adam, Fred, Isaac, Julie or Vickie (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with a boat on cover.
10. Read a book with "love" in the title.

☀ MacGyver
1. Read a spy novel.
2. Read a book with a character that is a secret agent or spy.
3. Read a book that takes place in California.
4. Read a book with a character who miraculously gets free of any danger.
5. Read a book with a genius or a scientist.
6. Read a book by an author who has "Mac" or "Mc" in their name.
7. Read a book originally published in 1985.
8. Read a book with a character named Richard, Dean, Angus, Peter, Jack or Nikki (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with a lone man on the cover.
10. Read a book with a one-word title.

☀ Married with Children
1. Read a book with a serial killer.
2. Read a book with the main character who has a menial labor job (janitor, gardener, etc).
3. Read a book that takes place in Illinois.
4. Read a book with a dysfunctional family.
5. Read a romantic comedy.
6. Read a book with a married hero and heroine.
7. Read a book originally published in April or in 1987.
8. Read a book with a character named Al, Peggy, Kelly, Bud, Marcy or Jefferson (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with a horse or carriage on cover.
10. Read a book with three words in the title.
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Classic Television Shows Challenge 3 of 5
Duration: February 1, 2014 to _____

TV Shows 0/10
Books 0/100

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☀ M*A*S*H
1. Read a military-themed book.
2. Read a book with a character in the military (past or present).
3. Read a book that takes place in Korea or any country in Asia.
4. Read a book with a cross-dressing or LGBT character.
5. Read a book with more than 4077 Goodreads ratings.
6. Read a book with the letters M-A-S-H in the title (any order).
7. Read a book originally published in September or in 1972.
8. Read a book with a character named Benjamin, Margaret, Walter, Henry, Francis, Maxwell, Sherman or Charles (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with a military-themed cover (guns, camo, military vehicle).
10. Read a book with a single word title.

☀ Miami Vice
1. Read a mystery/thriller.
2. Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
3. Read a book that takes place in Florida.
4. Read a book by an author with the initials M.V. or V.M.
5. Read a book with a plot revolving around one of the seven deadly sins. They are Pride (vanity), Envy (jealousy), Wrath (anger), Sloth (laziness), Avarice (greed), Guttony (over indulgence) and Lust.
6. Read a book with a black or white cover.
7. Read a book originally published in September or in 1984.
8. Read a book with a character named James, Ricardo, Martin, Trudy, Gina, Stan or Larry (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with a well dressed person on cover.
10. Read a book two words in the title.

☀ Mork & Mindy
1. Read a science fiction book.
2. Read a book with an alien (creature or person).
3. Read a book that takes place in Colorado.
4. Read a a book where a character hides his emotions.
5. Read a book by an author whose first or last initial can be found in "Nanoo, Nanoo".
6. Read a book with a bright red, purple or yellow cover.
7. Read a book originally published in September or in 1978.
8. Read a book with a character named Robin, Mindy, Frederick, Eugene or Ralph (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with something egg-shaped (oval) on cover.
10. Read a book with a title that has at least two words that start with the same letter (ex: Blackthorne's Bride, Caring is Creepy).

☀ Hill Street Blues
1. Read a cozy mystery.
2. Read a book with a character in law enforcement.
3. Read a book with a blue cover.
4. Read a book with a character who wears a uniform.
5. Read a book with a street-scene on the cover.
6. Read a book that is considered realistic fiction.
7. Read a book originally published in January or in 1981.
8. Read a book with a character named Frank, Phil, Bobby, Andy, Joyce, Mick, Ray or Johnny (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with a car on cover.
10. Read a book with three words in the title.

☀ The Jeffersons
1. Read an action/adventure book.
2. Read a book with a character that owns their own business.
3. Read a book that takes place in New York.
4. Read a book with an African American character.
5. Read a book with an overly rude or obnoxious character.
6. Read a book that is part of a series but not the first book.
7. Read a book originally published in January or in 1975.
8. Read a book with a character named George, Lionel, Louise, Henry, Helen, Tom or Jenny (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with a fish on the cover.
10. Read a book by an author named Jefferson.

☀ The Muppet Show
1. Read a young adult book or a play.
2. Read a book that partially takes place at a circus.
3. Read a book with a snotty (superior) character.
4. Read a book where someone attends the theater.
5. Read a stand-alone book.
6. Read a book with a stuffed animal on the cover.
7. Read a book originally published in September or in 1976.
8. Read a book with a character named Jim, Frank, Richard, Dave and Jerry (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with a pig or a frog on cover.
10. Read a book with a single word title.

☀ Perfect Strangers
1. Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in "Don't be ridiculous!"
2. Read a book with a photojournalist or photographer as the main character.
3. Read a book that takes place in Illinois.
4. Read a book with a farmer or sheepherder.
5. Read a book with a character who has an unusual/weird roommate.
6. Read a book with "perfect" or "stranger" in the title.
7. Read a book originally published in March or in 1986.
8. Read a book with a character named Bronson, Larry, Jennifer, Mary Ann or Sam (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with a building on the cover.
10. Read a book that is #8 in a series.

☀ Quantum Leap
1. Read a time travel book.
2. Read a book with a scientist.
3. Read a book that takes place in more than one location.
4. Read a book where the main character is dependent on another character.
5. Read a futuristic book.
6. Read a book with "leap" in the title.
7. Read a book originally published in March or in 1989.
8. Read a book with a character named Sam, Al, Deborah or Dennis (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book where someone (or something) invades the body of a character (demonic possession, split personality, etc).
10. Read a book whose title starts with "Q".

☀ Head of the Class
1. Read a young adult book.
2. Read a book where a teacher plays an important role.
3. Read a book that takes place in New York.
4. Read a book with a nerdy or really smart character.
5. Read a book that takes place mainly in a school.
6. Read a book with "class" in the title.
7. Read a book originally published in September or in 1986.
8. Read a book with a character named Charlie, Billy, Harold, Bernadette, Maria or Simone (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book where the head is not shown on the cover.
10. Read a book with four words in the title.

☀ Happy Days
1. Read a contemporary romance.
2. Read a book with a motorcycle on the cover.
3. Read a book that takes place in Wisconsin.
4. Read a book about a group of friends.
5. Read a book with a main character who has a little sister.
6. Read a book that was nominated for an award.
7. Read a book originally published in January or in 1974.
8. Read a book with a character named Richie, Arthur, Howard, Marion, Warren, Ralph and Joanie (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with a day of the week in the title.
10. Read a book with nine letters in the title.
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Classic Television Shows Challenge 4 of 5
Duration: February 1, 2014 to _____

TV Shows 0/10
Books 0/100

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☀ Seinfeld
1. Read a romantic comedy.
2. Read a book with nine letters in the title.
3. Read a book that takes place primarily in New York.
4. Read a book about a group of friends.
5. Read a book with a nutty neighbor.
6. Read a book whose title starts with "S".
7. Read a book originally published in May or in 1990.
8. Read a book with a character named Jerry, George, Elaine, Michael, Wayne or Helen (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with more than 2 people on the cover.
10. Read a book with a single word title.

☀ Taxi
1. Read a book with a yellow cover.
2. Read a book with a character who is a driver (chauffeur, taxi, limo).
3. Read a book that has sunshine or a sun on the cover.
4. Read a book with a quirky character.
5. Read a book that takes place in New York.
6. Read a book with the letters T-A-X-I in the title (any order).
7. Read a book originally published in September or in 1978.
8. Read a book with a character named Alex, Louie, Tony, Elaine, Bobby, Andy, Jim, Rita or John (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with a car on the cover.
10. Read a book with a single word title.

☀ Roseanne
1. Read a book that revolves around family.
2. Read a book with the main character in a blue collar job (construction, police, mechanic, etc).
3. Read a book that takes place in Illinois.
4. Read a book with a bossy female character.
5. Read a chick lit book.
6. Read a book with a flower on the cover.
7. Read a book originally published in October or in 1988.
8. Read a book with a character named Roseanne, Dan, Becky, Darlene, David or Jackie (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book by an author with nine letters in their last name.
10. Read a book that is first in a series.

☀ Night Court
1. Read a legal thriller.
2. Read a book with a lawyer as the main character.
3. Read a book that takes place in New York.
4. Read a book with a lecherous character.
5. Read a book with a building on the cover.
6. Read a book that is second in a series.
7. Read a book originally published in January or in 1984.
8. Read a book with a character named Harold, Mac, Dan, Christine, Richard, Marsha or Liz (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with a person dressed in a suit on the cover.
10. Read a book with the word "night" or "court" in the title.

☀ Mr. Belvedere
1. Read a family-oriented book.
2. Read a book with a character connected to the media.
3. Read a book that takes place in Pennsylvania.
4. Read a book with a character who is a housekeeper or servant.
5. Read a book with a character who writes in a journal/diary.
6. Read a book with British character.
7. Read a book originally published in March or in 1985.
8. Read a book with a character named Lynn, George, Marsha, Kevin, Heather, Wesley or Angela (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with a man on the cover.
10. Read a book with "Mr." in the title.

☀ The Golden Girls
1. Read a romantic comedy.
2. Read a book with a Southern belle, a farm girl or a sarcastic woman.
3. Read a book that takes place in Florida.
4. Read a book with a main character over 50 (no vampires please).
5. Read a book with a divorced or widowed main character.
6. Read a book with a gold cover.
7. Read a book originally published in September or in 1985.
8. Read a book with a character named Dorothy, Rose, Blanche or Sophia (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with a heart or a gift on cover.
10. Read a book with three words in the title.

☀ The Waltons
1. Read a western.
2. Read a book where the main character owns a business.
3. Read a book that takes place in Virginia.
4. Read a book with a character who is heroic or a hero.
5. Read a book with a depressed character.
6. Read a book whose title starts with "W".
7. Read a book originally published in September or in 1972.
8. Read a book with a character named John, Olivia, Zeb, Esther, Mary Ellen, Elizabeth or Jason (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with a blue cover.
10. Read a book with "NINE" in the title.

☀ Who's The Boss
1. Read a chick lit book.
2. Read a book with an athlete (or former athlete) as the main character.
3. Read a book that takes place in Connecticut.
4. Read a book with a male character that has a female boss.
5. Read a book with a contraction in the title (it's, can't, etc).
6. Read a book with a single parent.
7. Read a book originally published in September or in 1984.R
8. Read a book with a character named Tony, Angela, Samantha, Mona or Jonathan (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book that is first in a series by a new2you author.
10. Read a book where a grandparent plays an important role.

☀ WKRP In Cincinnati
1. Read a book somehow connected to music (musician, something musical on the cover, etc.)
2. Read a book with a character who works at a radio station.
3. Read a book that takes place in Ohio.
4. Read a book with a buxom woman on the cover.
5. Read a book that was nominated for an award.
6. Read a book with the letters W-K-R-P in the title (any order).
7. Read a book originally published in September or in 1978.
8. Read a book with a character named Arthur, Johnny, Jennifer, Andy, Tim, Less, Herb or Jan (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with a fish on the cover.
10. Read a book where the characters travel from place to place.

☀ Three's Company
1. Read a book with a love triangle.
2. Read a book with a character who works as a chef, a dancer or a secretary.
3. Read a book that takes place in California.
4. Read a book where the main character has a quirky roommate.
5. Read a romantic comedy.
6. Read a book with a miserly character.
7. Read a book originally published in March or in 1977.
8. Read a book with a character named Jack, Janet, Chrissy, Helen, Stanley and Larry (all variations acceptable).
9. Read an award-winning book.
10. Read a book with three words in the title.
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Duration: February 1, 2014 to _____

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☀ Saved By The Bell
1. Read a young adult or religious book.
2. Read a book that shows the main characters growth by the end of the book.
3. Read a book that takes place in California.
4. Read a book with a school setting.
5. Read a book with books on the cover.
6. Read a book with "bell" in the title.
7. Read a book originally published in August or in 1989.
8. Read a book with a character named Zack, Kelly, Samuel, Lisa, Jesse, Richard or Mario (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with a clock or watch on cover.
10. Read a book with four letters in the title.

☀ Murphy Brown
1. Read a contemporary book or realistic fiction.
2. Read a book with a main character connected to the media (journalist, on-screen personality, etc).
3. Read a book that takes place in Washington D.C.
4. Read a book with a character who drinks a little too much.
5. Read a book with a brown cover.
6. Read a book with a main character in their 40's.
7. Read a book originally published in November or in 1988.
8. Read a book with a character named Murphy, Jim, Frank, Faith, Miles, Phil, Edlin, Carl or John (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with a strong female character.
10. Read a book with two words in the title.

☀ St. Elsewhere
1. Read a medical drama.
2. Read a book with a someone in the medical profession as the main character (doctor, nurse, medical examiner, etc).
3. Read a book that takes place in Massachusetts.
4. Read a book with a white cover.
5. Read a book that has a hospital setting.
6. Read a book with "saint" in the title.
7. Read a book originally published in October or in 1982.
8. Read a book with a character named Donald, Mark, Ben, Victor, Jack, Annie, Wayne, Cathy, Peter, Helen, Philip or Wendy (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with an intern.
10. Read a book that is #6 in a series.

☀ Family Ties
1. Read a book where family is important.
2. Read a political thriller. This list might help http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/60...
3. Read a book that takes place in Ohio.
4. Read a book where the main characters have children.
5. Read a book where someone is tied up.
6. Read a book with "family" in the title.
7. Read a book originally published in September or in 1982.
8. Read a book with a character named Alex, Mallory, Steve, Elyse, Jennifer, Andrew, Irwin, Ellen, Nick or Lauren (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a young adult book.
10. Read a book with 7 words in the title.

☀ Knots Landing
1. Read a chick lit book.
2. Read a book with a sea view on the cover.
3. Read a book that takes place in California.
4. Read a book where rape or kidnapping occurs.
5. Read a book with smuggling.
6. Read a book with a private investigator.
7. Read a book originally published in December or in 1979.
8. Read a book with a character named Gary, Laura, Michael, Eric, Abby, Olivia, Lilimae, Mack, Ben or Gregory (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book by an author whose initials can be found in CUL-DE-SAC.
10. Read a book about married friends.

☀ Growing Pains
1. Read a psychological thriller.
2. Read a book with a psychiatrist (or psychologist).
3. Read a book that takes place in New York.
4. Read a book set partially on an island.
5. Read a book with "pain" in the title.
6. Read a book that has 7 words in the title.
7. Read a book originally published in September or in 1985.
8. Read a book with a character named Jason, Maggie, Mike, Carol, Ben, Chrissy, Luke or Richard (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with a reporter.
10. Read a book that is first in a series.

☀ My Two Dads
1. Read a book with a love triangle.
2. Read a book with a main character who is a singer or a financial adviser.
3. Read a book where someones paternity plays an important role.
4. Read a young adult book.
5. Read a book with a judge somewhere in the story.
6. Read a book that is #2 in a series.
7. Read a book originally published in September or in 1987.
8. Read a book with a character named Michael, Joey, Nicole, Florence, Ed, Chad, Shelby, Corey or Julian (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with a prominent hand on the cover.
10. Read a book that was nominated for an award.

☀ The Wonder Years
1. Read a young adult book.
2. Read a book where someone looks back on their life.
3. Read a book with a boy facing rites of passage on his way to adulthood.
4. Read a book with a character in their 30's.
5. Read an award-winning book.
6. Read a book with "wonder" in the title.
7. Read a book originally published in March or in 1988.
8. Read a book with a character named Kevin, Paul, Winnie, Wayne, Norma, Jack and Karen (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with an ear or a key on cover.
10. Read a book with six words in the title.

☀ Full House
1. Read a chick lit or young adult book.
2. Read a book with a television personality, a comedian or a musician.
3. Read a book that takes place in California.
4. Read a book with twins.
5. Read a book with "look" in the title.
6. Read a book with cards on the cover.
7. Read a book originally published in September or in 1987.
8. Read a book with a character named Danny, Stephanie, Michelle, Jesse, Joey, Rebecca, Kimmy or Steve (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with a house on the cover.
10. Read a book with "EIGHT" in the title.

☀ Gilligan's Island
1. Read an adventure story.
2. Read a book that partially takes place on an island.
3. Read a book where someone is trying to escape captivity.
4. Read a book with a scantily clad woman on the cover.
5. Read a book where a storm plays a key role in the plot.
6. Read a book with a bumbling hero.
7. Read a book originally published in September or in 1964.
8. Read a book with a character named Bob, Alan, Jim, Natalie, Ginger, Roy or Mary Ann (all variations acceptable).
9. Read a book with a boat or a fish on the cover.
10. Read a book with a three word title.
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