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It's 9 days til the end of the month--BUT--since it is a holiday time, I thought I'd go ahead and post now so that we wouldn't be rushed in planning our reading for January. So, here it is (Drum roll please)

January –
1. January 1st is New Year's Day: read a book by a "new to you author", or a book for a "new to you series".
2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day: read a book that has different species or different worlds in the story, or a book that takes place in the future or that has time travel in the story.
3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day: read a book that has a main vampire character, or a book in which a main character sleeps during the day.
4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day: read a book that's been in your TBR list for more than a year.
5. January 18th is Martin Luther King Day: read a book where there is a power struggle (good vs evil, one caste vs another), or a revolution, or where one character stands up to defend a person or cause.
6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day: read a funny book, or a book that has a funny main character in the story.
7. January 26th is Australia Day: read a book by an Australian author, or a book that has an Australian character in the story, or a book in which at least part of the story takes place in Australia.
8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day: read a book where a main character has a mental ability or power.
9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: read a book in which a main character is some type of artist, or a book where some part of the story takes place in an art gallery, museum, theater, or concert venue.
10. January birthstone is Red Garnet: read a book with a red cover, or red lettering in the title.

January Holidays idea courtesy of Belkis, to whom we give a hearty "THANK YOU".

I'm finished!!!!
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1. January 1st is New Year's Day: read a book by a "new to you author", or a book for a "new to you series".

Redemption 01/05

2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day: read a book that has different species or different worlds in the story, or a book that takes place in the future or that has time travel in the story.

How to Date. Dragon 01/03

3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day: read a book that has a main vampire character, or a book in which a main character sleeps during the day.

Absolution 01/07

4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day: read a book that's been in your TBR list for more than a year.

Spun by Sorcery 01/03

5. January 18th is Martin Luther King Day: read a book where there is a power struggle (good vs evil, one caste vs another), or a revolution, or where one character stands up to defend a person or cause.

To Dance With the Devil 01/06

6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day: read a funny book, or a book that has a funny main character in the story.

Real Vampires Knows Size Matters 01/07

7. January 26th is Australia Day: read a book by an Australian author, or a book that has an Australian character in the story, or a book in which at least part of the story takes place in Australia.

Dangerous Games 01/02

8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day: read a book where a main character has a mental ability or power.

Killer Insight 01/01

9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: read a book in which a main character is some type of artist, or a book where some part of the story takes place in an art gallery, museum, theater, or concert venue.

Heart of Stone 01/05

10. January birthstone is Red Garnet: read a book with a red cover, or red lettering in the title.

Scent of Darkness 01/09

I'm in!
January
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1. January 1st is New Year's Day: read a book by a "new to you author", or a book for a "new to you series".
The Mighty Hunter
2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day: read a book that has different species or different worlds in the story, or a book that takes place in the future or that has time travel in the story.
Mercenary Abduction
3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day: read a book that has a main vampire character, or a book in which a main character sleeps during the day.
Born to Bite
4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day: read a book that's been in your TBR list for more than a year.
WereSlave (28 May 2012)
5. January 18th is Martin Luther King Day: read a book where there is a power struggle (good vs evil, one caste vs another), or a revolution, or where one character stands up to defend a person or cause.
TBA
6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day: read a funny book, or a book that has a funny main character in the story.
Hungry for You
7. January 26th is Australia Day: read a book by an Australian author, or a book that has an Australian character in the story, or a book in which at least part of the story takes place in Australia.
Full Moon Rising
8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day: read a book where a main character has a mental ability or power.
Untouched
9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: read a book in which a main character is some type of artist, or a book where some part of the story takes place in an art gallery, museum, theater, or concert venue.
Seduce
10. January birthstone is Red Garnet: read a book with a red cover, or red lettering in the title.
Bound By Blood

TBA

1. January 1st is New Year's Day: The Devil's Temptation - Kimberly Logan
2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day: Kinked - Thea Harrison
3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day: Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men - Molly Harper
4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day: Moon Shadow - Jenna Kernan
5. January 18th is Martin Luther King Day: Shadow of the Vampire - Meagan Hatfield
6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day: One Lucky Vampire - Lynsay Sands
7. January 26th is Australia Day: Dragon Down Under - Angela Castle
8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day: Shadows - Jennifer L Armentrout
9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: Real Ugly - C.M. Stunich
10. January birthstone is Red Garnet: Ruin - Rachel Van Dyken

I'm in! Still selecting the books...

PRUF January 2014 Challenge

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1. January 1st is New Year's Day: read a book by a "new to you author", or a book for a "new to you series".
Walk Away by Treva Harte is both "new to me" for author and series

2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day: read a book that has different species or different worlds in the story, or a book that takes place in the future or that has time travel in the story.

3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day: read a book that has a main vampire character, or a book in which a main character sleeps during the day.
Oliver's Hunger

4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day: read a book that's been in your TBR list for more than a year.

5. January 18th is 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.

6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day: read a funny book, or a book that has a funny main character in the story.

7. January 26th is Australia Day: read a book by an Australian author, or a book that has an Australian character in the story, or a book in which at least part of the story takes place in Australia.
Anything by Lexxie Couper

8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day: read a book where a main character has a mental ability or power.
King of Swords

9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: read a book in which a main character is some type of artist, or a book where some part of the story takes place in an art gallery, museum, theater, or concert venue.

10. January birthstone is Red Garnet: read a book with a red cover, or red lettering in the title.
Chosen By Blood

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I'm in too!

January 2014

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January –
1. January 1st is New Year's Day: read a book by a "new to you author", or a book for a "new to you series".


2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day: read a book that has different species or different worlds in the story, or a book that takes place in the future or that has time travel in the story.
1/31/14

3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day: read a book that has a main vampire character, or a book in which a main character sleeps during the day.
1/13/14


4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day: read a book that's been in your TBR list for more than a year.


5. January 18th is Martin Luther King Day: read a book where there is a power struggle (good vs evil, one caste vs another), or a revolution, or where one character stands up to defend a person or cause.
1/9/14

6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day: read a funny book, or a book that has a funny main character in the story.


7. January 26th is Australia Day: read a book by an Australian author, or a book that has an Australian character in the story, or a book in which at least part of the story takes place in Australia.
1/17/14

8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day: read a book where a main character has a mental ability or power.

9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: read a book in which a main character is some type of artist, or a book where some part of the story takes place in an art gallery, museum, theater, or concert venue.

10. January birthstone is Red Garnet: read a book with a red cover, or red lettering in the title.
1/22/14

I am in--I don't know how many I'll get done, because it's time for me to go down and work hard and finally find that new house. But I'll try. :o)

I am in I Will figure out the books soon.

Done 10 /10


January –
1. January 1st is New Year's Day: read a book by a "new to you author", or a book for a "new to you series".

1st Jan 2014

2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day: read a book that has different species or different worlds in the story, or a book that takes place in the future or that has time travel in the story.
6th Jan 2014
3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day: read a book that has a main vampire character, or a book in which a main character sleeps during the day.

3rd January 2014
4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day: read a book that's been in your TBR list for more than a year.

Do'nt have one so longest is 4th January 2014
5. January 18th is Martin Luther King Day: read a book where there is a power struggle (good vs evil, one caste vs another), or a revolution, or where one character stands up to defend a person or cause.

11th January 2014

6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day: read a funny book, or a book that has a funny main character in the story.

2nd January 2014

7. January 26th is Australia Day: read a book by an Australian author, or a book that has an Australian character in the story, or a book in which at least part of the story takes place in Australia.

5th January 2014
8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day: read a book where a main character has a mental ability or power.
1st January 2014
9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: read a book in which a main character is some type of artist, or a book where some part of the story takes place in an art gallery, museum, theater, or concert venue.
12 th January 2014
10. January birthstone is Red Garnet: read a book with a red cover, or red lettering in the title.

8th January 2014

Wow, thanks Ann for posting early so we have time to gather up our books :) I'm in! Will post my books when I have them.

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January –
1. January 1st is New Year's Day: read a book by a "new to you author", or a book for a "new to you series". Master of Crows by Grace Draven
2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day: read a book that has different species or different worlds in the story, or a book that takes place in the future or that has time travel in the story. Timebound
3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day: read a book that has a main vampire character, or a book in which a main character sleeps during the day. Until the Sun Falls from the Sky
4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day: read a book that's been in your TBR list for more than a year. Die for Me September 07, 2012
5. January 18th is Martin Luther King Day: read a book where there is a power struggle (good vs evil, one caste vs another), or a revolution, or where one character stands up to defend a person or cause. Law Man
6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day: read a funny book, or a book that has a funny main character in the story. Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night
7. January 26th is Australia Day: read a book by an Australian author, or a book that has an Australian character in the story, or a book in which at least part of the story takes place in Australia. Raw
8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day: read a book where a main character has a mental ability or power. The Dream Thieves
9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: read a book in which a main character is some type of artist, or a book where some part of the story takes place in an art gallery, museum, theater, or concert venue. Torn from You
10. January birthstone is Red Garnet: read a book with a red cover, or red lettering in the title. His Black Wings

January –

Read 10/10 COMPLETEED!

1. January 1st is New Year's Day: A Little Death by Chance Kimber Swan 01/06
2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day: B Cubed: Born Jenna McCormick 01/01
3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day: First Drop of Crimson Jeaniene Frost 01/15
4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day: If I Fall Kate Noble 01/28
5. January 18th is Martin Luther King Day: Hostage to Pleasure Nalini Singh 01/25
6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day: Sucking in San Francisco Jessica McBrayer 01/04
7. January 26th is Australia Day: Mine to Possess Nalini Singh 01/20
8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day: Caressed By Ice Nalini Singh 01/11
9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: The Ever After of Ella and Micha Jessica Sorensen 01/13
10. January birthstone is Red Garnet: The Darkest Night Gena Showalter 01/09

I'm in!

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1. January 1st is New Year's Day: The Accidental Werewolf by Dakota Cassidy
2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day: Outcast by Cheryl Brooks
3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day: Cowboys & Vampires by Hank Edwards
4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day: Seduce Me in Shadow by Shayla Black
5. January 18th is Martin Luther King Day: Wanted: Undead or Alive by Kerrelyn Sparks
6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day: The Zillionaire Vampire Cowboy's Secret Werewolf Babies by Nine Naughty Novelists
7. January 26th is Australia Day (author): Kiss of the Goblin Prince by Shona Husk
8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day: Skin Tight by Ava Gray
9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: Covet by Felicity E. Heaton
10. January birthstone is Red Garnet: Midnight Enchantment


Books Read:

I'm in

1. January 1st is New Year's Day: read a book by a "new to you author", or a book for a "new to you series".
2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day: read a book that has different species or different worlds in the story, or a book that takes place in the future or that has time travel in the story.
3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day: read a book that has a main vampire character, or a book in which a main character sleeps during the day.
4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day: read a book that's been in your TBR list for more than a year.
5. January 18th is Martin Luther King Day: read a book where there is a power struggle (good vs evil, one caste vs another), or a revolution, or where one character stands up to defend a person or cause.
6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day: read a funny book, or a book that has a funny main character in the story.
7. January 26th is Australia Day: read a book by an Australian author, or a book that has an Australian character in the story, or a book in which at least part of the story takes place in Australia.
8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day: read a book where a main character has a mental ability or power.
9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: read a book in which a main character is some type of artist, or a book where some part of the story takes place in an art gallery, museum, theater, or concert venue.
10. January birthstone is Red Garnet: read a book with a red cover, or red lettering in the title.

I'm in..

Wow, I am not used to it being up so early. I am in.

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1. January 1st is New Year's Day: Crimson Night by Marie Hall

2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day: Timebound by Rysa Walker

3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day: Influential Magic by Deanna Chase

4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day: Graveminder by Melissa Marr

5. January 18th is Martin Luther King Day: Requiem by Lauren Oliver Currently Reading

6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day:

7. January 26th is Australia Day:

8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day: Sterling by Dannika Dark

9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: Maggie for Hire by Kate Danley

10. January birthstone is Red Garnet: Firestorm by Rachel Caine

Monthly Reading Challenges > January 2014 Reading Challenge
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1. January 1st is New Year's Day: read a book by a "new to you author", or a book for a "new to you series".
2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day: read a book that has different species or different worlds in the story, or a book that takes place in the future or that has time travel in the story.
3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day: read a book that has a main vampire character, or a book in which a main character sleeps during the day.
4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day: read a book that's been in your TBR list for more than a year.
5. January 18th is Martin Luther King Day: read a book where there is a power struggle (good vs evil, one caste vs another), or a revolution, or where one character stands up to defend a person or cause.
6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day: read a funny book, or a book that has a funny main character in the story.
7. January 26th is Australia Day: read a book by an Australian author, or a book that has an Australian character in the story, or a book in which at least part of the story takes place in Australia.
8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day: read a book where a main character has a mental ability or power.
9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: read a book in which a main character is some type of artist, or a book where some part of the story takes place in an art gallery, museum, theater, or concert venue.
10. January birthstone is Red Garnet: read a book with a red cover, or red lettering in the title.

January – 0/10
1. January 1st is New Year's Day: by Stacey Kennedy

2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day: read a book that has different species or different worlds in the story, or a book that takes place in the future or that has time travel in the story.

3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day: by DB Reynolds

4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day: by Mari Mancusi

5. January 18th is Martin Luther King Day: by Teri Brown

6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day: read a funny book, or a book that has a funny main character in the story.

7. January 26th is Australia Day: read a book by an Australian author, or a book that has an Australian character in the story, or a book in which at least part of the story takes place in Australia.

8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day: by Tina Folsom

9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: read a book in which a main character is some type of artist, or a book where some part of the story takes place in an art gallery, museum, theater, or concert venue.

10. January birthstone is Red Garnet: by DB Reynolds

I'm in :)

Well, December's challenge did NOT go well at my house. Hopefully this month will go better. I'm in.

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1. January 1st is New Year's Day: read a book by a "new to you author", or a book for a "new to you series". Feral Sins by Suzanne Wright--finished 1/11

2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day: read a book that has different species or different worlds in the story, or a book that takes place in the future or that has time travel in the story. Obsidian by Jennifer L Armentrout--finished 1/15

3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day: read a book that has a main vampire character, or a book in which a main character sleeps during the day. Twice Tempted by J. Frost--Finished 1/26

4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day: read a book that's been in your TBR list for more than a year. Tempt Me with Darkness by Shayla Black

5. January 18th is 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. Master of Crows by Grace Draven

6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day: read a funny book, or a book that has a funny main character in the story. Bunny and the Bear by Eve Langlais--Finished 1/16

7. January 26th is Australia Day: read a book by an Australian author, or a book that has an Australian character in the story, or a book in which at least part of the story takes place in Australia. Kiss of Steel by Bec McMaster--Finished 1/30

8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day: read a book where a main character has a mental ability or power. The Missing by Shiloh Walker--Finished 1/25

9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: read a book in which a main character is some type of artist, or a book where some part of the story takes place in an art gallery, museum, theater, or concert venue. (I'm still working on this one)

10. January birthstone is Red Garnet: read a book with a red cover, or red lettering in the title. Awaken Me Darkly by Gena Showalter

I know what you mean Stacey. I've read FOUR books for December's challenge. Not sure how well January's is going to go either. The trials of trying to pack up, shop for a new house (in another state, even) and have the holidays happen. :o(

But, I do the best I can. (I'm also almost 80 books fewer read this year than in the last 3 years.)

January – Ready to go

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1. January 1st is New Year's Day: read a book by a "new to you author", or a book for a "new to you series".

The Ghost Hunter by Lori Brighton

2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day: read a book that has different species or different worlds in the story, or a book that takes place in the future or that has time travel in the story.

The Children Who Time Lost by Marvin Amazon

3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day: read a book that has a main vampire character, or a book in which a main character sleeps during the day.

Vampire's Eve by Jez Strider

4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day: read a book that's been in your TBR list for more than a year.

Operation: Immortal Servitude by Tony Ruggiero

5. January 18th is Martin Luther King Day: read a book where there is a power struggle (good vs evil, one caste vs another), or a revolution, or where one character stands up to defend a person or cause.

The List by J.A. Konrath

6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day: read a funny book, or a book that has a funny main character in the story.

Keep Me Ghosted by Karen Cantwell

7. January 26th is Australia Day: read a book by an Australian author, or a book that has an Australian character in the story, or a book in which at least part of the story takes place in Australia.

The Lost Journal of Private Kenji Yoshida by James Harden

8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day: read a book where a main character has a mental ability or power.

Open Minds by Susan Kaye Quinn

9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: read a book in which a main character is some type of artist, or a book where some part of the story takes place in an art gallery, museum, theater, or concert venue.

Rock 'n' Roll is Undead by Rose Pressey

10. January birthstone is Red Garnet: read a book with a red cover, or red lettering in the title.

One Blood by Qwantu Amaru

January –

1. New Year's Day: ---- Marked ---- P.C. Cast
2. Science Fiction Day: ---- City of Ashes ---- Cassandra Clare
3. Festival Of Sleep Day: ---- Raven Cursed ---- Faith Hunter
4. Clean Off Your Desk Day: ---- Thunderbird Falls ---- C.E. Murphy
5. Martin Luther King Day: ---- Hard Magic ---- Laura Anne Gilman
6. Belly Laugh Day: ---- Holiday in death ---- J.D. Robb
7. Australia Day: ---- Darkness hunts ---- Keri Arthur
8. Free Thinker's Day: ---- Faefever ---- Karen Marie Moning
9. Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: School Spirits ---- Rachel Hawkins
10. Garnet: ---- Last Sacrifice ---- Richelle Mead

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Really going to try and get all these read this month - never seemed to have enough reading time at the end of 2013!

1. January 1st is New Year's Day: read a book by a "new to you author", or a book for a "new to you series". The Silver Crescent FINISHED January 3rd

2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day: read a book that has different species or different worlds in the story, or a book that takes place in the future or that has time travel in the story. Hunted by the Others FINISHED January 9th

3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day: read a book that has a main vampire character, or a book in which a main character sleeps during the day. Home for the Holidays FINISHED January 10th

4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day: read a book that's been in your TBR list for more than a year. Immortal Rider FINISHED January 12th

5. January 18th is Martin Luther King Day: read a book where there is a power struggle (good vs evil, one caste vs another), or a revolution, or where one character stands up to defend a person or cause. Night Song by Frank W. Smith (but can't find it on Goodreads!)

6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day: read a funny book, or a book that has a funny main character in the story. Wicked by Any Other Name FINISHED January 28th

7. January 26th is Australia Day: read a book by an Australian author, or a book that has an Australian character in the story, or a book in which at least part of the story takes place in Australia.Darkness UnmaskedFINISHED February 4th!!!

8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day: read a book where a main character has a mental ability or power.

9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: read a book in which a main character is some type of artist, or a book where some part of the story takes place in an art gallery, museum, theater, or concert venue.

10. January birthstone is Red Garnet: read a book with a red cover, or red lettering in the title.

Read 6/10
Night Song

January Challenge

Read: 3/10

1. January 1st is New Year's Day: Tall, Dark, and Vampire by Sarah Humphreys
2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day: The Highlander's Touch by Karen Marie Moning
3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day: Edge of Dawn by Lara Adrian
4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day: The Accidental Genie by Dakota Cassidy
5. January 18th is Martin Luther King Day: Allegiant by Veronica Roth
6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day: The Lust Lizard of Melancholy Cove by Christopher Moore
7. January 26th is Australia Day:
8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day: Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost
9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day:
10. January birthstone is Red Garnet:The Twelve by Justin Cronin

January 2014 Reading Challenge
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1. January 1st is New Year's Day: read a book by a "new to you author", or a book for a "new to you series".
Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger
2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day: read a book that has different species or different worlds in the story, or a book that takes place in the future or that has time travel in the story.
The Outlaw Demon Wails by Kim Harrison
3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day: read a book that has a main vampire character, or a book in which a main character sleeps during the day.
One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day: read a book that's been in your TBR list for more than a year.
Legend by Marie Lu
5. January 18th is Martin Luther King Day: read a book where there is a power struggle (good vs evil, one caste vs another), or a revolution, or where one character stands up to defend a person or cause.
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day: read a funny book, or a book that has a funny main character in the story.
Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda Jones
7. January 26th is Australia Day: read a book by an Australian author, or a book that has an Australian character in the story, or a book in which at least part of the story takes place in Australia.
Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh
8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day: read a book where a main character has a mental ability or power.
Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh
9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: read a book in which a main character is some type of artist, or a book where some part of the story takes place in an art gallery, museum, theater, or concert venue.
Eye of the Beholder by Jayne Ann Krentz
10. January birthstone is Red Garnet: read a book with a red cover, or red lettering in the title.
Only His by Elizabeth Lowell

January 2014 Reading Challenge

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1. January 1st is New Year's Day: read a book by a "new to you author", or a book for a "new to you series".
Unwind by Neal Shusterman

2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day: read a book that has different species or different worlds in the story, or a book that takes place in the future or that has time travel in the story.
Possession in Death by J.D. Robb

3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day: read a book that has a main vampire character, or a book in which a main character sleeps during the day.
The Greyfriar by Clay Griffith 1/3/14

4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day: read a book that's been in your TBR list for more than a year.
Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian

5. January 18th is Martin Luther King Day: read a book where there is a power struggle (good vs evil, one caste vs another), or a revolution, or where one character stands up to defend a person or cause.
Sterling by Dannika Dark 1/6/14

6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day: read a funny book, or a book that has a funny main character in the story.
Third Grave Dead Ahead by Darynda Jones

7. January 26th is Australia Day: read a book by an Australian author, or a book that has an Australian character in the story, or a book in which at least part of the story takes place in Australia.
Night Reigns by Dianne Duvall

8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day: read a book where a main character has a mental ability or power.
Touch the Dark by Karen Chance

9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: read a book in which a main character is some type of artist, or a book where some part of the story takes place in an art gallery, museum, theater, or concert venue.
Always On My Mind by Jill Shalvis 1/8/14

10. January birthstone is Red Garnet: read a book with a red cover, or red lettering in the title.
Last Kiss Goodnight by Gena Showalter

To Read


Read

This will be my first challenge, and I don't know how well I will do, but I'll try.

January – Read 7/10

1. January 1st is New Year's Day: The Rose of Shanhasson 1/09

2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day: Fortune's Pawn 1/17

3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day: read a book that has a main vampire character Eternal Sin 1/28

4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day: read a book that's been in your TBR list for more than a year.

5. January 18th is Martin Luther King Day: read a book where there is a power struggle Angelfall 1/21

6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day: read a funny book Dragon Actually 1/24

7. January 26th is Australia Day: read a book by an Australian author: Skin

8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day: Enforcer's Redemption 1/20

9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: read a book in which a main character is some type of artist, or a book where some part of the story takes place in an art gallery, museum, theater, or concert venue.

10. January birthstone is Red Garnet: Raphael

I'm in
0/10

1. January 1st is New Year's Day:
Dark Witch Nora Roberts
2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day:
Perdition Ann Aguirre
3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day:
Black Arts Faith Hunter
4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day:
Maze Runner James Dashner
5. January 18th is Martin Luther King Day:
Possession J.R Ward
6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day:
I'm Dreaming of an undead Christmas Molly Harper
7. January 26th is Australia Day:
Tommorrow When the War Began John Marsden
8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day:
The Spider Jennifer Estep
9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day:
Spirit Bound Christine Feehan
10. January birthstone is Red Garnet:
Forsaken Jacquelyn Frank

Happy New Year All! Got to love days where all you have to do is read.
January
2/10

1. January 1st is New Year's Day: read a book by a "new to you author", or a book for a "new to you series".
The Mighty Hunter
2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day: read a book that has different species or different worlds in the story, or a book that takes place in the future or that has time travel in the story.
Mercenary Abduction
3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day: read a book that has a main vampire character, or a book in which a main character sleeps during the day.
Born to Bite
4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day: read a book that's been in your TBR list for more than a year.
WereSlave (28 May 2012)
5. January 18th is Martin Luther King Day: read a book where there is a power struggle (good vs evil, one caste vs another), or a revolution, or where one character stands up to defend a person or cause.
TBA
6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day: read a funny book, or a book that has a funny main character in the story.
Hungry for You
7. January 26th is Australia Day: read a book by an Australian author, or a book that has an Australian character in the story, or a book in which at least part of the story takes place in Australia.
Full Moon Rising
8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day: read a book where a main character has a mental ability or power.
Bonds of Justice
9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: read a book in which a main character is some type of artist, or a book where some part of the story takes place in an art gallery, museum, theater, or concert venue.
Seduce ★★★ 1/1/14
10. January birthstone is Red Garnet: read a book with a red cover, or red lettering in the title.
Bound By Blood ★★★★ 1/1/14

TBA

This is a hard one. I'll try my best...

4/10

1. New to you author", or a book for a "new to you series"- Sworn to Raise

2. different species or different worlds in the story, or a book that takes place in the future or that has time travel in the story- Dangerously Hers

3. main vampire character, or a book in which a main character sleeps during the day-

4. read a book that's been in your TBR list for more than a year- Quinn's Undying Rose

5. power struggle (good vs evil, one caste vs another), or a revolution, or where one character stands up to defend a person or cause-

6. funny book, or a book that has a funny main character in the story- How To Run With A Naked Werewolf

7. read a book by an Australian author, or a book that has an Australian character in the story, or a book in which at least part of the story takes place in Australia-

8. main character has a mental ability or power- Wicked Waves

9. main character is some type of artist, or a book where some part of the story takes place in an art gallery, museum, theater, or concert venue-

10. red cover, or red lettering in the title-

I'm in for this one, I'll try my best to get them all in. A couple come out towards the end of the month. :)

4/10

1. Gabriel's Inferno - Sylvain
2. Divergent - Veronica Roth
3 . Up From the Grave - Jeaniene Frost
4. Gabriel's Rapture - Sylvain Renard
5. Possession - J R Ward
6. Takedown Twenty - Janet Evanovich
7. Beauty from Love - Georgia Cates
8. The Dream Theives - Maggie Steifvater
9. A Little Too Far - Lisa Desroachers
10. Devoured - Emily Snow

Read: 10/10 - Done!

1. January 1st is New Year's Day: read a book by a "new to you author", or a book for a "new to you series".
On the Edge Jan 7 ★★★★1/2

2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day: read a book that has different species or different worlds in the story, or a book that takes place in the future or that has time travel in the story.
Bayou Moon Jan 9 ★★★★1/2

3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day: read a book that has a main vampire character, or a book in which a main character sleeps during the day.
Glass Houses Jan 31 ★★ 1/2

4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day: read a book that's been in your TBR list for more than a year.
Shiver Jan 30 ★★★

5. January 18th is Martin Luther King Day: read a book where there is a power struggle (good vs evil, one caste vs another), or a revolution, or where one character stands up to defend a person or cause.
Possession Jan 4 ★★★★1/2

6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day: read a funny book, or a book that has a funny main character in the story.
First Grave on the Right Jan 23 ★★★★

7. January 26th is Australia Day: read a book by an Australian author, or a book that has an Australian character in the story, or a book in which at least part of the story takes place in Australia.
Darkness Unbound Jan 24 ★★★

8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day: read a book where a main character has a mental ability or power.
The Golem and the Jinni Jan 20 ★★★★

9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: read a book in which a main character is some type of artist, or a book where some part of the story takes place in an art gallery, museum, theater, or concert venue.
The Firebird Jan 2 ★★★★1/2

10. January birthstone is Red Garnet: read a book with a red cover, or red lettering in the title.
Worthy Jan 15 ★★★

I'm in. I'll post as I go.
Finished: 7/10

1. January 1st is New Year's Day: read a book by a "new to you author", or a book for a "new to you series".The Book Thief by Markus Zusak 11/01
2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day: read a book that has different species or different worlds in the story, or a book that takes place in the future or that has time travel in the story. Dragonby Rustin Petrae 17/01
3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day: read a book that has a main vampire character, or a book in which a main character sleeps during the day.
4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day: read a book that's been in your TBR list for more than a year.Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys 23/01
5. January 18th is Martin Luther King Day: read a book where there is a power struggle (good vs evil, one caste vs another), or a revolution, or where one character stands up to defend a person or cause. Omni by Andrea Murray 01/01
6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day: read a funny book, or a book that has a funny main character in the story. Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen 21/01
7. January 26th is Australia Day: read a book by an Australian author, or a book that has an Australian character in the story, or a book in which at least part of the story takes place in Australia.
8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day: read a book where a main character has a mental ability or power. Captivated by Nora Roberts 28/01
9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: read a book in which a main character is some type of artist, or a book where some part of the story takes place in an art gallery, museum, theater, or concert venue.
The Return of Rafe MacKade by Nora Roberts 30/01
10. January birthstone is Red Garnet: read a book with a red cover, or red lettering in the title.

Wow, thanks Ann for posting early so we have time to gather up our books :) I'm in! Will post my books when I have them.

1/10

January –
1. January 1st is New Year's Day: read a book by a "new to you author", or a book for a "new to you series". Master of Crows by Grace Draven
✔2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day: read a book that has different species or different worlds in the story, or a book that takes place in the future or that has time travel in the story. Timebound 1/3 ★★★
3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day: read a book that has a main vampire character, or a book in which a main character sleeps during the day. Until the Sun Falls from the Sky
4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day: read a book that's been in your TBR list for more than a year. Die for Me September 07, 2012
5. January 18th is Martin Luther King Day: read a book where there is a power struggle (good vs evil, one caste vs another), or a revolution, or where one character stands up to defend a person or cause. Law Man
6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day: read a funny book, or a book that has a funny main character in the story. Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night
7. January 26th is Australia Day: read a book by an Australian author, or a book that has an Australian character in the story, or a book in which at least part of the story takes place in Australia. Raw
8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day: read a book where a main character has a mental ability or power. The Dream Thieves
9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: read a book in which a main character is some type of artist, or a book where some part of the story takes place in an art gallery, museum, theater, or concert venue. Torn from You
10. January birthstone is Red Garnet: read a book with a red cover, or red lettering in the title. His Black Wings

January 2014 Reading Challenge
1/10

1. January 1st is New Year's Day: read a book by a "new to you author", or a book for a "new to you series".
Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger
2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day: read a book that has different species or different worlds in the story, or a book that takes place in the future or that has time travel in the story.
The Outlaw Demon Wails by Kim Harrison
3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day: read a book that has a main vampire character, or a book in which a main character sleeps during the day.
One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day: read a book that's been in your TBR list for more than a year.
Legend by Marie Lu
5. January 18th is Martin Luther King Day: read a book where there is a power struggle (good vs evil, one caste vs another), or a revolution, or where one character stands up to defend a person or cause.
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day: read a funny book, or a book that has a funny main character in the story.
Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda Jones 03/01/2014 ★★★★★
7. January 26th is Australia Day: read a book by an Australian author, or a book that has an Australian character in the story, or a book in which at least part of the story takes place in Australia.
Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh
8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day: read a book where a main character has a mental ability or power.
Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh
9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: read a book in which a main character is some type of artist, or a book where some part of the story takes place in an art gallery, museum, theater, or concert venue.
Eye of the Beholder by Jayne Ann Krentz
10. January birthstone is Red Garnet: read a book with a red cover, or red lettering in the title.
Only His by Elizabeth Lowell

Super awesome challenge.

I'm in.

1/10 done

1.January 1st is New Year's Day: read a book by a "new to you author", or a book for a "new to you series"

2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day: read a book that has different species or different worlds in the story, or a book that takes place in the future or that has time travel in the story.

3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day: read a book that has a main vampire character, or a book in which a main character sleeps during the day.

4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day: read a book that's been in your TBR list for more than a year.

5. January 18th is Martin Luther King Day: read a book where there is a power struggle (good vs evil, one caste vs another), or a revolution, or where one character stands up to defend a person or cause.

6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day: read a funny book, or a book that has a funny main character in the story.

7. January 26th is Australia Day: read a book by an Australian author, or a book that has an Australian character in the story, or a book in which at least part of the story takes place in Australia.

8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day: read a book where a main character has a mental ability or power.

9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: Entwined by Kristen Callihan (Eamon works in a forge)

10. January birthstone is Red Garnet: read a book with a red cover, or red lettering in the title

I am thinking about adding some "bonus" challenges to later in the year challenges. It will be one challenge per month, and not all months will have them. And what, you are asking, ARE these bonus challenges? A salute to the Fathers and Mothers of our genres. Since our genres are actually "marriages" of Romance, Horror, Gothic, Sci-fi, fantasy and dystopian, I am selecting authors from the past. So, no living authors at all.


The names I've come up with so far, :
Jules Verne
H. G. Wells
Georgette Heyer
Andre Norton
Barbara Cartland
Marion Zimmer Bradley
Hugo Gernsback
Bram Stoker



If anyone wants to suggest any additional names, please feel free--however, as I said--NO ONE STILL LIVING. And, preferably, at least 5 years since they passed away. Plus you must defend your nominee. WHY are they important enough to be considered a "founding Mother/Father"?

The month that they appear will be important to the particular Mother/Father in some way--they were born then, had first/best known book published first in that month, died, got married. . .

You will NOT be required to read one of their books. Instead I will be saying how they influenced our genre and giving you the option of reading a book that fits that reason, or of course, you could just read one of their books. :o)

PRUF January 2014 Challenge

Still looking for the MLK book!

Read 2/10

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
3. Jan 3 - Festival Of Sleep Day:
Oliver's Hunger by Tina Folsom
4. Jan 14 - Clean Off Your Desk Day:
Alice in Zombieland by Gina Showalter
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.

6. Jan 24 - Belly Laugh Day:
The Naked Duke by Sally MacKenzie
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
9. Jan 30 - Inspire Your Heart with Art Day:
Crash Into Me by Tracy Wolff
10. January birthstone is Red Garnet:
Chosen By Blood by Virna DePaul

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Ann aka Iftcan wrote: "I am thinking about adding some "bonus" challenges to later in the year challenges. It will be one challenge per month, and not all months will have them. And what, you are asking, ARE these bonus ..."

Great idea!

January 2014 Reading Challenge
2/10

1. January 1st is New Year's Day: read a book by a "new to you author", or a book for a "new to you series".
Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger
2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day: read a book that has different species or different worlds in the story, or a book that takes place in the future or that has time travel in the story.
The Outlaw Demon Wails by Kim Harrison
3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day: read a book that has a main vampire character, or a book in which a main character sleeps during the day.
One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 04/01/2014 ★★★★
4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day: read a book that's been in your TBR list for more than a year.
Legend by Marie Lu
5. January 18th is Martin Luther King Day: read a book where there is a power struggle (good vs evil, one caste vs another), or a revolution, or where one character stands up to defend a person or cause.
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day: read a funny book, or a book that has a funny main character in the story.
Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda Jones 03/01/2014 ★★★★★
7. January 26th is Australia Day: read a book by an Australian author, or a book that has an Australian character in the story, or a book in which at least part of the story takes place in Australia.
Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh
8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day: read a book where a main character has a mental ability or power.
Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh
9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: read a book in which a main character is some type of artist, or a book where some part of the story takes place in an art gallery, museum, theater, or concert venue.
Eye of the Beholder by Jayne Ann Krentz
10. January birthstone is Red Garnet: read a book with a red cover, or red lettering in the title.
Only His by Elizabeth Lowell

It's a new year and I am going to give it a go, LOL!

Will post as I go!

Progress: 4/10

1. Jan 1st New Years Day: "New to Me Author"
Blood Rights by Kristen Painter

2. Jan 2nd Sci-Fi Day: Time Travel/Different World
The Arrivals by Melissa Marr --Read 02/02

3. Jan 3rd Festival Of Sleep Day: Vampire as Main Character (Dark-Hunter)
Kiss of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon

4. Jan 14th Clean Off Your Desk Day: A Book in my TBR List Over a Year
The Soft Edge of Midnight by Stella and Audra Price

5. Jan 18th MLK Day: A Book with a Power Struggle
Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr - Read 01/17

6. Jan 24th Belly Laugh Day: Funny Book
Heartless by Gail Carriger - Read 01/12

7. Jan 26th Australia Day: A Book by an Australian Author
Destiny Kills by Keri Arthur --Read 01/24

8. Jan 29th Free Thinker's Day: A Book Where Main Character has a Power (Fae Bloodworker)
Chimes at Midnight by Seanan McGuire

9. Jan 30th Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: A Book with a Main Character as a Type of Artist (Tattoo)
Angel's Ink by Jocelyn Drake

10. Jan Birthstone is Red Garnet: A Book With Red in the Cover
Heir to the Shadows by Anne Bishop

January Holidays Challenge
0/10 Complete

1. January 1st is New Year's Day- The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater
2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day- Horde by Ann Aguirre
3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day- Dark Wolf by Christine Feehan
4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day- Warrior Rising by P.C. Cast
5. January 18th is Martin Luther King Day- The Elite by Kiera Cass
6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day- Rise of the Gryphon by Sherrilyn Kenyon
7. January 26th is Australia Day- Darkness Rising by Keri Arthur
8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day- Taste of Darkness by Maria V. Snyder
9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day- The Fiery Heart by Richelle Mead
10. January birthstone is Red Garnet- Dark Bites by Sherrilyn Kenyon

Completed 2/10

1. January 1st is New Year's Day: Crimson Night by Marie Hall

2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day: Timebound by Rysa Walker

3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day: Influential Magic by Deanna Chase

4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day: Graveminder by Melissa Marr Currently Reading

5. January 18th is Martin Luther King Day: Requiem by Lauren Oliver Finished 1/3/2014

6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day: Witch Hunt by S.M. Reine

7. January 26th is Australia Day:

8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day: Sterling by Dannika Dark

9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: Maggie for Hire by Kate Danley

10. January birthstone is Red Garnet: Firestorm by Rachel Caine

2/10
January –
1. January 1st is New Year's Day: Masters at Arms 1/1
2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day: read a book that has different species or different worlds in the story, or a book that takes place in the future or that has time travel in the story.
3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day: read a book that has a main vampire character, or a book in which a main character sleeps during the day.
4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day: read a book that's been in your TBR list for more than a year.
5. January 18th is Martin Luther King Day: Taste of Darkness 1/4
6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day: read a funny book, or a book that has a funny main character in the story.
7. January 26th is Australia Day: read a book by an Australian author, or a book that has an Australian character in the story, or a book in which at least part of the story takes place in Australia.
8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day: read a book where a main character has a mental ability or power.
9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: read a book in which a main character is some type of artist, or a book where some part of the story takes place in an art gallery, museum, theater, or concert venue.
10. January birthstone is Red Garnet: read a book with a red cover, or red lettering in the title.

I'm in.
1. New Author The Strain
2. Science Fiction Time Thief
3. Festival of Sleep Dark Stranger
4. To read list clean up Winter Kiss
5. Power Struggle The Awakening
6. Belly Laugh A Tale Of Two Dragons 01/05 done
7. Australia Day Darkness Unbound
8. Mental Ability Zoo City
9. Inspire with Art The Demon King and I
10. Red on the Cover Whisper Kiss

January 2014 Reading Challenge
3/10

1. January 1st is New Year's Day: read a book by a "new to you author", or a book for a "new to you series".
Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger
2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day: read a book that has different species or different worlds in the story, or a book that takes place in the future or that has time travel in the story.
The Outlaw Demon Wails by Kim Harrison
3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day: read a book that has a main vampire character, or a book in which a main character sleeps during the day.
One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 04/01/2014 ★★★★
4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day: read a book that's been in your TBR list for more than a year.
Legend by Marie Lu
5. January 18th is Martin Luther King Day: read a book where there is a power struggle (good vs evil, one caste vs another), or a revolution, or where one character stands up to defend a person or cause.
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day: read a funny book, or a book that has a funny main character in the story.
Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda Jones 03/01/2014 ★★★★★
7. January 26th is Australia Day: read a book by an Australian author, or a book that has an Australian character in the story, or a book in which at least part of the story takes place in Australia.
Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh
8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day: read a book where a main character has a mental ability or power.
Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh
9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: read a book in which a main character is some type of artist, or a book where some part of the story takes place in an art gallery, museum, theater, or concert venue. 05/01/2014 ★★★★
Eye of the Beholder by Jayne Ann Krentz
10. January birthstone is Red Garnet: read a book with a red cover, or red lettering in the title.
Only His by Elizabeth Lowell

I'm in!

9/10

1. January 1st is New Year's Day: read a book by a "new to you author", or a book for a "new to you series".

Delirium: finished 1/18/2014

2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day: read a book that has different species or different worlds in the story, or a book that takes place in the future or that has time travel in the story.

Rival Demons: finished 1/2/2014

3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day: read a book that has a main vampire character, or a book in which a main character sleeps during the day.

The Lunatic Cafe: finished 1/4/2014

4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day: read a book that's been in your TBR list for more than a year.

Paranormalcy (since May of 2012)

5. January 18th is Martin Luther King Day: read a book where there is a power struggle (good vs evil, one caste vs another), or a revolution, or where one character stands up to defend a person or cause.

Inner Demons: finished 1/1/2014

6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day: read a funny book, or a book that has a funny main character in the story.

Real Vampires Get Lucky: finished 1/10/2014

7. January 26th is Australia Day: read a book by an Australian author, or a book that has an Australian character in the story, or a book in which at least part of the story takes place in Australia.

Demon in My View: finished 1/11/2014

8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day: read a book where a main character has a mental ability or power.

Shadow Demons: finished 1/1/2014

9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: read a book in which a main character is some type of artist, or a book where some part of the story takes place in an art gallery, museum, theater, or concert venue.

Daughter of Smoke & Bone finished 1/25/2014

10. January birthstone is Red Garnet: read a book with a red cover, or red lettering in the title.

A Bite to Remember: finished 1/12/2014

Ann aka Iftcan wrote: "I am thinking about adding some "bonus" challenges to later in the year challenges. It will be one challenge per month, and not all months will have them. And what, you are asking, ARE these bonus ..."

I'd like to nominate Robert Lynn Asprin. His books are really great both for kids and adults. I'll think of how to back up my nominee and write later.

January
3/10

1. January 1st is New Year's Day: read a book by a "new to you author", or a book for a "new to you series".
The Mighty Hunter
2. January 2nd is Science Fiction Day: read a book that has different species or different worlds in the story, or a book that takes place in the future or that has time travel in the story.
Mercenary Abduction ★★★★ 1/5/14
3. January 3rd is Festival Of Sleep Day: read a book that has a main vampire character, or a book in which a main character sleeps during the day.
Born to Bite
4. January 14th is Clean Off Your Desk Day: read a book that's been in your TBR list for more than a year.
WereSlave (28 May 2012)
5. January 18th is Martin Luther King Day: read a book where there is a power struggle (good vs evil, one caste vs another), or a revolution, or where one character stands up to defend a person or cause.
TBA
6. January 24th is Belly Laugh Day: read a funny book, or a book that has a funny main character in the story.
Hungry for You
7. January 26th is Australia Day: read a book by an Australian author, or a book that has an Australian character in the story, or a book in which at least part of the story takes place in Australia.
Full Moon Rising
8. January 29th is Free Thinker's Day: read a book where a main character has a mental ability or power.
Bonds of Justice
9. January 30th is Inspire Your Heart with Art Day: read a book in which a main character is some type of artist, or a book where some part of the story takes place in an art gallery, museum, theater, or concert venue.
Seduce ★★★ 1/1/14
10. January birthstone is Red Garnet: read a book with a red cover, or red lettering in the title.
Bound By Blood ★★★★ 1/1/14

TBA

I'm thinking that if you all like these "special" little challenges, we might keep them going after this year.

I know that there are many other authors that can/should be listed as "Founding Parents" but the ones that I listed were the ones that popped instantly to mind when I got to thinking about who had influenced the writers of today.

I should have added: Edgar Rice Burroughs, Robert A Heinlein Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, Jane Austen, Charlotte Brontë, Emmuska Orczy, Fletcher Pratt, L. Sprague de Camp, Wilkie Collins and probably another one or two dozen authors. But, those were the first ones that popped into my head, and, except for Hugo Gernsback I was sure you'd have all heard of them. And even Hugo, you've heard of, even if you aren't aware of it. (I'll tell you more about him when his month rolls around. In the meantime--you have to suffer wondering what my evil mind has come up with. Mwhahahaha)