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February Monthly Challenge

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


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

2. Member of the Month: Amy ~Lover of Books~ - Amy ~Lover of Books~ has been a member of the RRRC since February, 2010. Here is the link to Amy's shelves. Please read a book from any of Amy's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in February of any year.

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

Facts about Bulgaria:
★ Bulgaria is the oldest country in Europe that hasn’t changed its name since it was first established.
★ Every year on 1 March Bulgarians exchange martenitsas, which are small pieces of adornment made of red and white thread that symbolise good health and happiness.
★ 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).

You can also read a book that has been on your shelves for over a year, or one of the oldest books on your tbr shelf or read a book with a red or white cover or read a book that is third in a series.

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 where a main character is a singer or a book where an important character dies or a book that has only 3 words in the title/series title

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

6. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): This is a day that celebrates love so read any romance book.

7. Love Your Pet Day (Feb 20): Read a book with a main character that has a pet or a book that has an animal on the cover.

8. Harry Potter Day (Feb 20) - read a book that has a child in the story or a book where one of the characters is a wizard/witch

9. International Friendship Week (February 22-28): read a book that has a friend to lovers theme or a book recommended to you by a Goodreads member.

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


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

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

Please repost your progress as it helps when updating.

Happy Reading!

Participants List:

1. Allison (3/10)
2. Anayha ~ the Nite Owl (0/5)
3. AndaM (0/10)
4. Angi (0/5)
5. Angie (0/10)
6. April (2/5)
7. Barbara ★ (4/8)
8. Beth (0/10)
9. BJ Rose (5/6)
10. Bookchaser (7/10)
11. Bre (0/8)
12. Breann (8/?)
✔ 13. Carla (3/3)
14. Cecily (3/10)
✔ 15. Daffodil (10/10)
16. Deborah (5/10)
17. Debra (0/?)
18. Deedee (2/10)
19. Destiny (1/10)
20. Elizabeth (3/10)
21. Erin (0/3)
22. Ethel (8/10)
23. Evie (4/8)
24. Fran (7/7)
25. Gea (5/8)
26. Gwnhwyfer (5/8)
27. Hina
28. Jaime (1/7)
✔ 29. jingles (10/10)
✔ 30. Joann (6/6)
31. Jojo (4/10)
32. Joyce (0/5)
33. Juana "Darkness"
34. Julie (Mom2lnb) (0/6)
✔ 35. Kait (10/10)
36. KarenF (4/8)
37. ~KarenH~ (0/10)
38. Kat (1/10)
39. Katharina (1/?)
40. Katie (6/10)
41. Kendra (8/9)
42. Kesha (4/5)
43. Lacy (4/8)
44. Laila Jane (0/5)
45. Laura (3/10)
46. Laurie (0/10)
47. Laurla (8/10)
✔ 48. Leeann (5/5)
49. ~Leslie~ (0/5)
50. LethalLovely (6/8)
51. Lindy (0/?)
52. Logan (0/8)
53. Lynne (0/10)
54. Madilyn (0/5)
55. Maggie (0/10)
56. Mahyar (2/5)
57. Mary Ann (6/8)
58. Mave (0/5)
59. Meira~Blue (0/3)
60. Melinda (0/5)
61. ~Melissa~ (2/5-6)
62. ~Momi~ (0/5)
63. MountainKat (0/10)
64. NayNay (8/?)
65. Netanella (3/10)
66. Nikita (0/10)
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68. Pam (0/5)
69. Patty (0/10)
70. Patty (0/8)
71. Penney (7/10)
72. ★Rachael★ (5/10)
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74. Runell (2/10)
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76. Sarah (3/10)
77. Sassafrass (0/10)
78. Shan (1/8)
79. Shelby (0/10)
80. Stephanie (3/10)
81. Susan (8/10)
82. Susan A (8/10)
83. Suzanne (4/10)
84. Tina (0/5)
✔ 85. Tina Theresa (8/8)
86. Turtlecollector (0/10)
87. Ty (0/10
88. Valorie (2/10)

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2014 February Monthly Challenge

0/10 Completed


01. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'F'.
Finger Lickin' Fifteen by Janet Evanovich
OR
Fair Play by Deirdre Martin
02. 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 from any of Amy's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in February of any year.
Deception Cove by Jayne Castle
OR
A Perfect Bride by Samantha James
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Bulgaria.
Facts about Bulgaria:
★ Bulgaria is the oldest country in Europe that hasn’t changed its name since it was first established.
★ Every year on 1 March Bulgarians exchange martenitsas, which are small pieces of adornment made of red and white thread that symbolise good health and happiness.
★ 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 has been on your shelves for over a year, or one of the oldest books on your tbr shelf or read a book with a red or white cover or read a book that is third in a series.
If I Had You by Lynn Kurland
04. 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 where a main character is a singer or a book where an important character dies or a book that has only 3 words in the title/series title.
Dark Warrior Untamed by Alexis Morgan
05. 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.
Sweet Baklava by Debby Mayne
06. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): This is a day that celebrates love so read any romance book.
Three Little Words by Susan Mallery
07. Love Your Pet Day (Feb 20): Read a book with a main character that has a pet or a book that has an animal on the cover.
The Other Side of Us by Sarah Mayberry
08. Harry Potter Day (Feb 20): Read a book that has a child in the story or a book where one of the characters is a wizard/witch.
The Best Bride by Susan Mallery
OR
Fireside by Susan Wiggs
09. International Friendship Week (February 22-28): Read a book that has a friends to lovers theme or a book recommended to you by a Goodreads member.
Always On My Mind by Jill Shalvis
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

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I'm in too! :)

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1. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'F'. Falling for Archie

2. Member of the Month: Amy ~Lover of Books~ - Amy ~Lover of Books~ has been a member of the RRRC since February, 2010. Here is the link to Amy's shelves. Please read a book from any of Amy's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in February of any year. Bob the Book

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Bulgaria.
Facts about Bulgaria:
★ Bulgaria is the oldest country in Europe that hasn’t changed its name since it was first established.
★ Every year on 1 March Bulgarians exchange martenitsas, which are small pieces of adornment made of red and white thread that symbolise good health and happiness.
★ 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 has been on your shelves for over a year, or one of the oldest books on your tbr shelf or read a book with a red or white cover or read a book that is third in a series. Higher Learning

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 where a main character is a singer or a book where an important character dies or a book that has only 3 words in the title /series title Better Than Good

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 Cupcakes and Love: Couples and Romance

6. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): This is a day that celebrates love so read any romance book . Love is...

7. Love Your Pet Day (Feb 20): Read a book with a main character that has a pet or a book that has an animal on the cover . Hairy Harry's Car Seat

8. Harry Potter Day (Feb 20) - read a book that has a child in the story or a book where one of the characters is a wizard/witch Hawk 'n' Harley

9. International Friendship Week (February 22-28): read a book that has a friend to lovers theme or a book recommended to you by a Goodreads member. Walk With Me

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice . Cupids and Wardrobe Malfunctions

I'm in!

RRRC February monthly challenge
Duration: 2/1/14 - 2/28/14
Read 3/10

1. 'F' is for February: Faith & Fidelity
2. Member of the Month: (from Amy's shelves) Cinder, 2/3/2014, 3.5*
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Bulgaria.
Read a book that has been on your shelves for over a year, or one of the oldest books on your tbr shelf or read a book with a red or white cover or read a book that is third in a series.
4. The Day the Music Died Day (Feb 3): Read a book where a main character is a singer or a book where an important character dies or a book that has only 3 words in the title/series title The Perfect Match
5. National Chocolate Fondue Day (Feb 5) (food on the cover) The Sea of Tranquility or Fish & Chips
6. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): Read any romance book.
7. Love Your Pet Day : Rumor Has It
8. Harry Potter Day - read a book that has a child in the story or a book where one of the characters is a wizard/witch Cry Wolf
9. International Friendship Week : (friend to lovers theme and recommended by Grace (Feb PIFM) Fix You, 2/5/2014, 3*
10. Reader's Choice: The Strange Case of Finley Jayne, 2/1/2014, 3.5*

RRRC - Monthly Challenge
~ February 2014 Monthly Challenge ~

Read: 9

1. 'F' is for February: Falling Into Us by Jasinda Wilder - 03/02 ★★★★★
2. Member of the Month Amy ~Lover of Books~: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward - 13/02 ★★★★
3. Geography (white cover): Smooth Talking Stranger by Lisa Kleypas - 01/02 ★★★★★
4. The Day the Music Died Day (Feb 3): Reckless by S.C. Stephens - 17/02 ★★★★
6. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): Until November by Aurora Rose Reynolds - 14/02 ★★★
7. Love Your Pet Day (Feb 20): Rumor Has It by Jill Shalvis - 05/02 ★★★
8. Harry Potter Day (Feb 20): After the Storm by Maya Banks - 26/02 ★★
9. International Friendship Week (February 22-28): Before Jamaica Lane by Samantha Young - 15/02 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Bared to You by Sylvia Day - 02/02 ★★★

in for 10

RRRC - February 2014 Monthly Challenge
February 1st to 28th, 2014

2/5-6 Read

1. 'F' is for February: Forgotten Sins 2/9/14 4♥

2. Member of the Month: Amy ~Lover of Books~ - Pride Mates

3. Geography: read a book with a red cover

4. The Day the Music Died Day (Feb 3):a book that has only 3 words in the title Whisper No Lies

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

6. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): Paris A to Z 2/4/14 3.5♥

7. Love Your Pet Day (Feb 20): Read a book with a main character that has a pet or a book that has an animal on the cover.
10. Reader's Choice: Truth 2/4/14 5♥ ~ another OMG holy crap I can't believe that happened type of roller coaster book!!

February's Challenege
Read 10/10 Challenege Completed!!!

1. 'F' is for February: Destined for an Early Grave Jeaniene Frost 02/14
2. Member of the Month: The Bad Boy Billionaire's Girl Gone Wild Maya Rodale 02/06
3. Geography: A Kiss of Lies Bronwen Evans 02/20
4. The Day the Music Died Day: Seize the Night Sherrilyn Kenyon 02/23
5. National Chocolate Fondue Day: The Marquess of Cake Heather Hiestand 02/16
6. Valentine's Day: The Bride Says No Cathy Maxwell 02/21
7. Love Your Pet Day: Romancing the Duke Tessa Dare 02/05
8. Harry Potter Day: Sugar Daddy Lisa Kleypas 02/26
9. International Friendship Week: His Impassioned Proposal Aileen Fish 02/12
10. Reader's Choice: When the Rogue Returns Sabrina Jeffries 02/11

Romance Readers Reading Monthly Challenge
Duration: February 1/14 - February 28/14


1. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'F'.
Fear For Me: A Novel of the Bayou Butcher by Cynthia Eden 02/06/14 ****

2. Member of the Month: Amy ~Lover of Books~ - Amy ~Lover of Books~
Twisted by Laura Griffin 02/13/14 ****

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Bulgaria.
The Turkish Gambit by Boris Akunin 02/22/14 ***
(this was a hard one)

4. The Day the Music Died Day (Feb 3): read a book where a main character is a singer or a book where an important character dies or a book that has only 3 words in the title/series title
Benjamin Franklin's Bastard by Sally Cabot 02/01/14 ****

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
The Quilter's Kitchen by Jennifer Chiaverini 02/03/14 ***

6. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): This is a day that celebrates love so read any romance book.
Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson 02/04/14 ***

7. Love Your Pet Day (Feb 20): Read a book with a main character that has a pet or a book that has an animal on the cover.
There's Something About St. Tropez by Elizabeth Adler 02/09/14 ****

8. Harry Potter Day (Feb 20) - read a book that has a child in the story or a book where one of the characters is a wizard/witch
The Winter Witch by Paula Brackston 02/07/14 ***

9. International Friendship Week (February 22-28): read a book that has a friend to lovers theme or a book recommended to you by a Goodreads member.
The Quilter's Apprentice by Jennifer Chaiverini 02/04/14 ****

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Mrs Lincoln's Dressmaker by Jennifer Chiaverini 02/02/14 ****

Yay! Thanks Nikita, I'm in :-)

I am in! Going to work on my list. :)

COMPLETED: 5/10

1. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F'...Friday Night Bites, chloe neill...finished: 02.11.2014

2. Member of the Month: Amy ~Lover of Books~ - Amy ~Lover of Books~ has been a member of the RRRC since February, 2010. Here is the link to Amy's shelves. Please read a book from any of Amy's shelves...City of Ashes, cassandra clare finished: 02.19.2014

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Bulgaria. The Elusive Mrs. Pollifax, dorothy gillman finished: 02.27.2014

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 where a main character is a singer...Shameless, cheryl douglas

5. National Chocolate Fondue Day (Feb 5): Read a book with food on the cover...Discord's Apple, carrie vaughn

6. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): This is a day that celebrates love so read any romance book...
Fifty Shades of Grey, e.l. james...finished: 02.07.2014

7. Love Your Pet Day (Feb 20): Read a book with a main character that has a pet or a book that has an animal on the cover...Diamond in the Ruff, emily carmichael

8. Harry Potter Day (Feb 20): Read a book where one of the characters is a wizard/witch...Never Been Witched, annette blair

9. International Friendship Week (February 22-28): read a book recommended to you by a Goodreads member...Third Grave Dead Ahead, darynda jones...finished: 02.17.2014

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice...The Accidental Werewolf, dakota cassidy

RRRC - Monthly Challenge
~ February 2014 Monthly Challenge ~

10/10 READ Completed Feb 20

1. F is for February: Manna Francis Mind Fuck Feb 5 ★★★★
2. Member of the Month: Amy ~Lover of Books~ (pub in Feb) Lessons in Desire Feb 6 ★★★★★
3. Bulgaria: Rogues Feb 13 ★★★
4. The Day the Music Died Day: Chase the Storm Feb 10 ★★
5. National Chocolate Fondue Day: Stirring Up Trouble Feb 8 ★★★
6. Valentine's Day: Collide Feb2 ★★★★
7. Love Your Pet Day: Training Season Feb 3 ★★★
8. Harry Potter Day: Dead Man and the Restless Spirits Feb 9 ★★★★★
9. International Friendship Week: Apple Polisher Feb 1 ★★★★
10. Choice Of Dreams and Ceremonies Feb 20 ★★★★

February Monthly Challenge
Not sure yet how many I will be able to get to....hoping for 7.

1/? Done

1. 'F' is for February: First Ink
2. Member of the Month: Amy ~Lover of Books~ Feb.-The V-Day Aversion 2/3 (3.5*)
3. Geography: On tbr for over 2 years- He's So Shy
4. The Day the Music Died Day (Feb 3):Singer-Resist
5. National Chocolate Fondue Day (Feb 5) - Some Like It Spicy
6. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): This is a day that celebrates love so read any romance book.
7. Love Your Pet Day (Feb 20):Sock it to Me, Santa!
8. Harry Potter Day (Feb 20) -An Intrepid Trip to Love
9. International Friendship Week (February 22-28):Before Jamaica Lane
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

I'm in for all 10 - it's an obsession for me! I will post as I go or when I finish.

I'm in!

4/10:

1. 'F' Is For February: Fighting Redemption
2. Member of the Month: Along For The Ride
3. Geography, the III: Checkmate [2/5/14] 1 ★
4. The Day Music Died: The Return
5. National Chocolate Fondue Day: Exquisite
6. Valentine's Day: Pride and Prejudice [2/21/14] 3 ★
7. Love You're Pet Day: Breathe [2/22/14] 5 ★
8. Harry Potter Day: Learning Curve
9. International Friendship Week: After Ben [2/1/14] 5 ★
10. Reader's Choice: Texas Family

February Monthly Challenge
Completed: 0/10

1. 'F' is for February: Dark Prince by Christine Feehan

2. Member of the Month: The Conqueror by Brenda Joyce

3. Geography: Burning Wild by Christine Feehan

4. The Day the Music Died Day (Feb 3): Bad Boys Do by Victoria Dahl

5. National Chocolate Fondue Day (Feb 5): Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr

6. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts

7. Love Your Pet Day (Feb 20): Getting Rid of Bradley by Jennifer Crusie

8. Harry Potter Day (Feb 20): Enchanted, Inc. by Shanna Swendson

9. International Friendship Week (February 22-28): The Mighty Storm by Samantha Towle

10. Reader's Choice: Dark Rider by Iris Johansen

February Monthly Challenge
Completed: 8/8

1. 'F' is for February: Nora Flite Hard Body Rock

2. Member of the Month: Amy ~Lover of Books~: The Immortal Hunter

3. Geography: Madly & the Jackal

4. The Day the Music Died Day (Feb 3): On Dublin Street

5. National Chocolate Fondue Day (Feb 5): Her Mad Hatter

6. Valentine's Day: Relentless

9. International Friendship Week (February 22-28): Club Shadowlands

10. Reader's Choice: Immoral: Tales of a Vampire Hunter

Monthly Challenges > February 2014 Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread

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

2. Member of the Month: Amy ~Lover of Books~ - Amy ~Lover of Books~ has been a member of the RRRC since February, 2010. Here is the link to Amy's shelves. Please read a book from any of Amy's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in February of any year.

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Bulgaria.
Facts about Bulgaria:
★ Bulgaria is the oldest country in Europe that hasn’t changed its name since it was first established.
★ Every year on 1 March Bulgarians exchange martenitsas, which are small pieces of adornment made of red and white thread that symbolise good health and happiness.
★ 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).
You can also read a book that has been on your shelves for over a year, or one of the oldest books on your tbr shelf or read a book with a red or white cover or read a book that is third in a series.

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 where a main character is a singer or a book where an important character dies or a book that has only 3 words in the title/series title

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

6. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): This is a day that celebrates love so read any romance book.

7. Love Your Pet Day (Feb 20): Read a book with a main character that has a pet or a book that has an animal on the cover.

8. Harry Potter Day (Feb 20) - read a book that has a child in the story or a book where one of the characters is a wizard/witch

9. International Friendship Week (February 22-28): read a book that has a friend to lovers theme or a book recommended to you by a Goodreads member.

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

Read: 0/?


1. 'F' is for February: Fettered

2. Member of the Month: Giving In (Feb)

3. Geography: Home Work

4. The Day the Music Died Day (Feb 3): Catch My Breath

5. National Chocolate Fondue Day (Feb 5): Starfish and Coffee

6. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): This is a day that celebrates love so read any romance book.

7. Love Your Pet Day (Feb 20): Rogue Rider

8. Harry Potter Day (Feb 20): An Intrepid Trip to Love

9. International Friendship Week (February 22-28): Kamikaze Boys

10. Reader's Choice:

Placeholder for now - It is official...I am COMPLETE!!!

10/10


1. F is for February - Finding Zach (2/6) ★★★★★
2. Member of the Month - Intertwined (2/15) ★★★★½
3. Geography - The Epic Love Story of Doug and Stephen (2/25) ★★★
4. The Day the Music Died - A Little Bit Country, A Novel (2/11) ★★★★★
5. National Chocolate Fondue Day - With This Ring (2/24) ★★★★★
6. Valentine's Day - Where the Allegheny Meets the Monongahela (2/5) ★★★★½
7. Love Your Pet Day - Big Bone Lick Pack (2/7) ★★★★
8. Harry Potter Day - The Melody Thief (2/2) ★★★★
9. International Friendship Week - A Matter of Time, Vol. 2 (2/9) ★★★★
10. Choice - Catch a Ghost (2/1) ★★★½

0/10 read


1. F is for February - Falling Off the Face of the Earth
2. Member of the Month - Tangled
3. Geography - The Twelve Days of Randy
4. The Day the Music Died Day - This Red Rock
5. National Chocolate Fondue Day - Sweet Treats
6. Valentine's Day - The Heat Is On
7. Love Your Pet Day - Got Your Back
8. Harry Potter Day - Texas Heat
9. International Friendship Week - A Cowboy's Promise
10. Reader's Choice - Accompanied by a Waltz

Please count me in for 3.


RRRC: February 2014 Monthly Challenge
Date: 02/01/14 - 02/28/14
10/10 Completed

✔1. 'F' is for February:
Read a book that starts with 'F'.
French Pressed by Cleo Coyle - 02/10/14

✔2. Member of the Month - Amy ~Lover of Books:
Please read a book from any of Amy's shelves.
Red Lily by Nora Roberts - 02/04/14

✔3. Geography - Bulgaria:
Read a book third in a series.
Tripwire by Lee Child - 02/02/14

✔4. The Day the Music Died Day (Feb 3):
Read a book that has only 3 words in the title.
The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks - 02/05/14

✔5. National Chocolate Fondue Day:
Read a book with food on the cover.
If Fried Chicken Could Fly by Paige Shelton - 02/01/14

✔6. Valentine's Day (Feb 14):
This is a day that celebrates love so read any romance book.
Romeo, Romeo by Robin Kaye - 02/08/14

✔7. Love Your Pet Day (Feb 20): Read a book with a main character that has a pet.
The Anatomist's Apprentice by Tessa Harris - 02/15/14

✔8. Harry Potter Day (Feb 20):
Read a book that has a child in the story.
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley - 02/17/14

✔9. International Friendship Week (February 22-28):
Read a book that has a friend to lovers theme.
Addicted by Charlotte Featherstone - 02/11/14

✔10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice.
Murder on the Links by Agatha Christie - 02/06/14

✿✿✿✿✿✿CHALLENGE COMPLETED 02/17/14✿✿✿✿✿✿

February 2014 Monthly Reading Challenge
0/?

1. 'F'ebruary The Fall of Shane MacKade Nora Roberts

2. Amy~Lover of Books Charming the Highlander Janet Chapman

3. Bulgaria Loving the Highlander Janet Chapman

4. The Day the Music Died Wedding the Highlander Janet Chapman

6. Valentine's Day Tempting the Highlander Janet Chapman

8. Harry Potter Day The Heart of Devin MacKade Nora Roberts

10. My Pick Only With a Highlander Janet Chapman

I'm in for 5!

RRRC: February 2014 Monthly Challenge
Date: 02/01/14 - 02/28/14
5/5 Completed

1. 'F' is for February: Forgiven but not Forgotten? by Abby Green 2/1***

4. The Day the Music Died Day: a book that has only 3 words in the title
Less Than Zero by Bret Easton Ellis 2/5**

6. Valentine's Day: Big Sky Mountain by Linda Lael Miller 2/9 ***

7. Love Your Pet Day: Killing Cupid by Laura Levine 2/1 ***

10. Reader's Choice: Bad Monkey 2/14***

9/9--FINISHED 2/19/14

1 Find Her, Keep Her--Z. L. Arkadie—2/1
2 Branded--Keary Taylor—2/4
3
4 Come the Night--Christina Skye—2/5
5 Smart Mouth Waitress—Dalya Moon—2/11/14
6 The Lost Wolf's Destiny--Karen Whiddon—2/11/14
7 Desert of the Damned 1--Kathy Kulig—2/8/14
8 Daughter of Joy--Kathleen Morgan—2/6/14
9 Friends with Partial Benefits--Luke Young—2/2
10 The Keepers: Christmas in Salem—Heather Graham—2/19/14

I'll be in for 10!

I love these monthly challenges - I'm in and will shoot for 10!

I'm in for 10.


READ: 0/10

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

2. Member of the Month: Amy ~Lover of Books~ - Amy ~Lover of Books~ has been a member of the RRRC since February, 2010. Here is the link to Amy's shelves. Please read a book from any of Amy's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in February of any year.

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Bulgaria.
Facts about Bulgaria:
★ Bulgaria is the oldest country in Europe that hasn’t changed its name since it was first established.
★ Every year on 1 March Bulgarians exchange martenitsas, which are small pieces of adornment made of red and white thread that symbolise good health and happiness.
★ 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).
You can also read a book that has been on your shelves for over a year, or one of the oldest books on your tbr shelf or read a book with a red or white cover or read a book that is third in a series.

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 where a main character is a singer or a book where an important character dies or a book that has only 3 words in the title/series title

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

6. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): This is a day that celebrates love so read any romance book.

7. Love Your Pet Day (Feb 20): Read a book with a main character that has a pet or a book that has an animal on the cover.

8. Harry Potter Day (Feb 20) - read a book that has a child in the story or a book where one of the characters is a wizard/witch

9. International Friendship Week (February 22-28): read a book that has a friend to lovers theme or a book recommended to you by a Goodreads member.

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

I'm in for all 10!

I'm in.

FEBRUARY MONTHLY CHALLENGE 2014
Duration: February 1-30

1. February:Fletcher, Penelope- 2/20/14

2. Member of the Month- Amy ~Lover of Books~: 2/15/14

3. Red/ White Cover: 2/12/14

4. The Day the Music Died: 2/2/14

6. Valentine's Day: 2/5/14

7. Love Your Pet: 2/18/14

8. Harry Potter: 2/24/14

10. Reader's Choice: 2/3/14

February PT

10/10

1. F for February: February's Files: A Manny Rivera Mystery by Rich Curtin: 2/25
2. Amy: The 9th Girl by Tami Hoag: 2/8
3. 3rd in series: The Lies That Bind by Kate Carlisle: 2/23
4. 3 words in title: Black Diamond Death by Cheryl Bradshaw: 2/25
5. food on cover: Town in a Lobster Stew by B.B. Haywood: 2/18.

6. romance: Dogs and Goddesses by Jennifer Crusie: 2/5
7. main character has a pet: 4 dogs: Getting Rid Of Bradley by Jennifer Crusie: 2/1
8. character is a witch or wizard: 3 witches, 1 wizard: The Unfortunate Miss Fortunes by Jennifer Crusie: 2/11
9. friends to lovers theme: Crazy For You by Jennifer Crusie: 2/2
10. choice: A Case of Imagination by Jane Tesh: 2/12

DONE!

My tentative list...

February Monthly Challenge ~ 2014
Duration: Feb 1 ~ Feb 31
0/10 Read

1. 'F' is for...:Friends Without Benefits by Penny Reid
2. Hi Amy~Lover of Books!: The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss
3. Bulgaria: The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion
4. The Day The Music Died: Rock Chick Rescue by Kristen Ashley
5. Chocolate Fondue Day: Delicious by Sherry Thomas
6. Valentine's Day: TBD
7. Love Your Pet Day: How to Run with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper
8. Harry Potter Day: Dark Witch by Nora Roberts
9. BFF Week, Thanks Ty!: Archangel's Legion by Nalini Singh
10. It's My Party!: TBD

TBDTBD

1. 'F' is for February: Forged In Fire - Trish McCallan
2. Member of the Month: Amy ~Lover of Books~: On A Wicked Dawn - Stephanie Laurens
3. Geography: Can't Buy Me Lust - Riley Ashford
4. The Day the Music Died Day (Feb 3): An Inconvenient Obsession - Natasha Tate
5. National Chocolate Fondue Day (Feb 5): Can't Stand The Heat - Louisa Edwards
6. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): A Royal World Apart - Maisey Yates
7. Love Your Pet Day (Feb 20): Wulfe Untamed - Pamela Palmer
8. Harry Potter Day (Feb 20): Dragos Takes A Holiday - Thea Harrison
9. International Friendship Week (February 22-28): Fifty Shades of Grey - E.L. James
10. Reader's Choice: Acquired: The CEO's Small-Town Bride - Catherine Mann

I'm in for 8 this month and will post my list in the next few days!

I'm in for 5!
RRRC - Monthly Challenge
~ February 2014 Monthly Challenge ~
5/5 Read COMPLETED

1. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F'.
Fairy Tale Flirts 5 Romantic Short Stories, Lisa Scott, 02/09/14 ****
2. Member of the Month: Amy ~Lover of Books~ - Amy ~Lover of Books~ has been a member of the RRRC since February, 2010. Here is the link to Amy's shelves. Please read a book from any of Amy's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in February of any year.

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Bulgaria.
Facts about Bulgaria:
★ Bulgaria is the oldest country in Europe that hasn’t changed its name since it was first established.
★ Every year on 1 March Bulgarians exchange martenitsas, which are small pieces of adornment made of red and white thread that symbolise good health and happiness.
★ 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).
You can also read a book that is third in a series.
An Offer From a Gentleman, Julia Quinn, 02/14/14 **** (#3 Bridgertons)
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
Crazy For You, Jennifer Cruise, 02/03/14 ****
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

6. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): This is a day that celebrates love so read any romance book.
A Message to Your Heart, Niamh Greene, 02/10/14 ****
7. Love Your Pet Day (Feb 20): Read a book with a main character that has a pet or a book that has an animal on the cover.

8. Harry Potter Day (Feb 20) - read a book that has a child in the story or a book where one of the characters is a wizard/witch

9. International Friendship Week (February 22-28): read a book that has a friend to lovers theme or a book recommended to you by a Goodreads member.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Saving CeeCee Honeycutt, Beth Hoffman, 02/28/14 ***

Timeframe: February 2014
Completed: 10/10

1. Fool Moon by Jim Butcher 2/25/14 3.5♥
2. Law Man by Kristen Ashley 2/5/14 4.5♥
3. The Girl with the Iron Touch by Kady Cross 2/27/14 4♥
4. Holiday in Death by J D Robb 2/26/14 3.5♥
5. Wild Man by Kristen Ashley 2/4/14 4.5♥
6. Red's Hot Cowboy by Carolyn Brown 2/6/14 4♥
7. Poisoned Prose by Ellery Adams 2/17/14 3♥
8. Changeling by Yasmine Galenorn 2/15/14 3♥
9. Archangel's Blade by Nalini Singh 2/12/14 4♥
10. Unspoken by Dee Henderson 2/21/14 4♥

RRRC - Monthly Challenge: February 2014

0/10 read

1. 'F' is for February: Brother's Keeper by Elizabeth Finn
or
Freaks by Tess Gerritsen

2. Member of the Month: Amaury's Hellion by Tina Folsom

3. Geography: Before Jamaica Lane by Samantha Young

4. The Day the Music Died Day (Feb 3): Edge of Disaster by A.M. Hargrove

5. National Chocolate Fondue Day (Feb 5): Hot in Here by Sophie Renwick

6. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole

7. Love Your Pet Day (Feb 20): Storm Front by Jim Butcher

8. Harry Potter Day (Feb 20): Ten Tiny Breaths by K.A. Tucker

9. International Friendship Week (February 22-28): Frigid by J. Lynn

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

8/8 DONE

1. 'F' is for February: Fighting For Irish 2/4
2. Member of the Month: Amy ~Lover of Books~ - Slave to Sensation 2/6
3. Geography: SKIP
4. The Day the Music Died Day (Feb 3): The Art Forger 2/3
5. National Chocolate Fondue Day (Feb 5) - SKIP
6. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): Until There Was You 2/5
7. Love Your Pet Day (Feb 20): Wonder 2/10
8. Harry Potter Day (Feb 20) - Royal Street 2/8
9. International Friendship Week (February 22-28): Be with Me 2/17
10. Reader's Choice: Holiday in Death 2/17

FEBRUARY 2014
0 of 10 Complete!

1. “F”: The Final Cut by Catherine Coulter
2. Hello Amy ~ Lover of Books!: Surrender to an Irish Warrior by Michelle Willingham (2010 Pub.)
3. Bulgaria: A Hellion in Her Bed by Sabrina Jeffries (TBR 11/2011)
4. The Day the Music Died: The Summer He Came Home by Juliana Stone (musician)
5. National Chocolate Fondue Day: Romeo, Romeo by Robin Kaye
6. Valentine's Day: And Then She Fell by Stephanie Laurens
7. Love Your Pet Day: The Best Man by Kristan Higgins (dog on cover)
8. Harry Potter Day: Tempt Me If You Can by Janet Chapman (child in story)
9. International Friendship Week: Friends With Partial Benefits by Luke Young
10. Reader's Choice: Not Planning On You: A Danvers Novel by Sydney Landon

To Read:


Complete:

I'm going to go for 10 this month. (Wish me luck!) :)

6/6

1. 'F' is for February:

Would-Be Witch 2/1 ***

3. Read a book with a red or white cover or read a book that is third in a series.

Welcome to Temptation 2/2 ****

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

Tart 2/20 ***

6. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): This is a day that celebrates love so read any romance book.

Noble Intentions 2/17 ****

8. Harry Potter Day (Feb 20) - read a book that has a child in the story or a book where one of the characters is a wizard/witch

Fool Moon 2/26 ****

9. International Friendship Week (February 22-28): read a book that has a friend to lovers theme or a book recommended to you by a Goodreads member.

Lessons in Love 2/21 *

Finished

I'd like to start with 5 Please. I'll post as I go :)

February 2014 Reading Challenge
Duration: Feb. 1st - Feb. 28th
0/10 Completed

1. 'F' is for February: First Drop of Crimson (Night Huntress World, #1) by Jeaniene Frost

2. Member of the Month: Amy ~ Lover of Books ~ Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor

3. Geography: Destined to Fly (Avalon Trilogy, #3) by Indigo Bloome

4. The Day the Music Died Day (Feb. 3): Collide (The Secret Life of Trystan Scott, #1) by H. M. Ward

5. National Chocolate Fondue Day (Feb. 5): Recipe for Love (The Cupcake Diaries, #2) by Darlene Panzera

6. Valentine's Day (Feb. 14): Taste of Romance (The Cupcake Diaries, #3) by Darlene Panzera

7. Love Your Pet Day (Feb. 20): Hope Ignites (Hope, #2) by Jaci Burton

8. Harry Potter Day (Feb. 20): The Warlord Wants Forever (Immortals After Dark, #1) by Kresley Cole

9. International Friendship Week (Feb. 22 - 28): Scandalous 2 (Scandalous, #2) by H. M. Ward

10. Reader's Choice: Melting the Ice (Play by Play, #7) by Jaci Burton

Finished!

Completed: 8/8

1. 'F' is for February - The Fellowship of the Ring - finished 2/7
2. Member of the Month: Amy ~Lover of Books~ - Gunmetal Magic - finished 2/16
3. Geography: Bulgaria - Enthralled: Paranormal Diversions (on shelf 1+ yrs) - finished 2/20
4. The Day the Music Died Day - Where Serpents Sleep (3 word title) - finished 2/13
6. Valentine's Day - Dragon Bound - finished 2/28
7. Love Your Pet Day - Hexed - finished 2/12
8. Harry Potter Day - Blood Rites - finished 2/23
10. Reader's Choice - Vampire Academy - finished 2/19

RRRC February


Goal: 5/5

✓1. 'F' is for February
Read a book that starts with 'F'
Or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'F'
      Finding My Forever by Heidi McLaughlin (02/05/14)

✓2. Member of the Month: Amy ~Lover of Books
Read a book from any of Amy's shelves
      The Coincidence of Callie & Kayden by Jessica Sorensen (02/09/14)

✓3. Geography: Bulgaria
Read a book that has been on your shelves for over a year
Or a book with a red or white cover
Or abook that is third in a series
      Mine by Katy Evans (02/18/14)

✓6. Valentine's Day (Feb 14)
Read any romance book
      Masquerade by Nyrae Dawn (02/04/14)

✓10. Reader's Choice
Read any book of your choice
      The Redemption of Callie & Kayden by Jessica Sorensen (02/10/14)

I'm in for 8
Progress: 8/8

1. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'F'. Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzgerald 02/24

2. Member of the Month: Amy ~Lover of Books~ - Please read a book from any of Amy's shelves or a book published in 2010 or a book published in February of any year
Corralled by Lorelei James (pub 2010) 02/05

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Bulgaria.
Facts about Bulgaria:
★ Bulgaria is the oldest country in Europe that hasn’t changed its name since it was first established.
★ Every year on 1 March Bulgarians exchange martenitsas, which are small pieces of adornment made of red and white thread that symbolise good health and happiness.
★ 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).
You can also read a book that has been on your shelves for over a year, or one of the oldest books on your tbr shelf or read a book with a red or white cover or read a book that is third in a series.

4. The Day the Music Died Day (Feb 3): read a book where a main character is a singer or a book where an important character dies or a book that has only 3 words in the title/series title
When Seducing a Duke(Victorian Soap Opera #1) by Kathryn Smith 02/10

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

6. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): This is a day that celebrates love so read any romance book.
Mystery Man by Kristin Ashley 02/16

7. Love Your Pet Day (Feb 20): Read a book with a main character that has a pet or a book that has an animal on the cover. Stranded by J.C. Valentine 02/26

8. Harry Potter Day (Feb 20) - read a book that has a child in the story or a book where one of the characters is a wizard/witch The Tycoon's Revenge by Melody Anne 02/19

9. International Friendship Week (February 22-28): read a book that has a friend to lovers theme or a book recommended to you by a Goodreads member. Broken Hart by Ella Fox 02/17

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton 02/05

FEBRUARY MONTHLY CHALLENGE 2014
Duration: February 1-28
5/10

1. February:Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'F'.
(Fainaru-Wada) League of Denial: The NFL, Concussions and the Battle for Truth (2013) by Mark Fainaru-Wada and Steve Fainaru (02/06/14) ****

2. Member of the Month- Amy ~Lover of Books~

3. Red/ White Cover:

4. The Day the Music Died: Read a book that has only 3 words in the title/series title.
Lady in Gil (Gil Trilogy #1) (1996) by Rebecca Bradley (02/17/14) ***

5. National Chocolate Fondue Day:

6. Valentine's Day:This is a day that celebrates love so read any romance book.
Watermelon (1995) by Marian Keyes (02/20/14) *****


7. Love Your Pet:Read a book that has an animal on the cover.

The Door through Washington Square (1998) by Elaine Bergstrom (02/18/14) ****

8. Harry Potter:

9. International Friendship Week:

10. Reader's Choice:
Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency (Dirk Gently #1) (1987) by Douglas Adams (02/04/14) ***

Completed 0/8

1. 'F' is for February: Fighting to Forgive by JD Salsbury

2. Member of the Month:or a book published in February of any year:Rush by Maya Banks


4. The Day the Music Died Day (Feb 3): 3 words in the title/series title:No Way Back by Chloe Adams

6. Valentine's Day (Feb 14):any romance book-When It Rains by Lisa De Jong

7. Love Your Pet Day (Feb 20):book that has an animal on the cover-Crow's Row by Julie Hockley

8. Harry Potter Day (Feb 20) -has a child in the story-Forever My Girl by Heidi McLaughlin

9. International Friendship Week (February 22-28): friend to lovers theme-Always You by Kirsty Moseley

10. Reader's Choice: Unbeautifully by Madeline Sheehan