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2015 December Monthly Challenge


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

2. Member of the Month - Shannon: Shannon has been a member since February, 2011. Here is the link to Shannon's shelves. Please read a book from any of Shannon's shelves, a book published in 2011 or a book published in February of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge - Tessa Dare: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author (link to challenge), Tessa Dare, or by any author with her first or last name.

Fun Facts about Tessa:
★ She lives in Southern California
★ She published her first novel in 2009.
★ She writes Historical Romance.
★ She works part-time as a librarian

You may also read a book set in California or by an author from California, a book published in 2009, any historical romance, or a book with a character who is a librarian or likes to spend time at the library.

4. Dec 1 - Eat a Red Apple Day: Read a book with a mostly red cover or with any kind of fruit on the cover. OR, since "an apple a day keeps the doctor away", read a book that has an important character who is a member of the medical profession or has some form of medical training.

5. Dec 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book with a character who is a current or former member of the military. Or your can read a book that has a wartime setting or a plot that involves some sort of government conflict or action, or a book with a tropical setting.

6. Dec 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Listen to an audiobook, or if you prefer not to listen, read a book that is also available in audio.

7. Dec 21 - Look on the Bright Side Day: Read a book that is light-hearted, happy, or funny, or a book that has a character who is always positive or sees the bright side of any situation.

8. Dec 22 - Solstice (Shortest/Longest Day): Read a short book (under 200 pages) or a long book (over 400 pages).

9. Dec 6-14, 25, 26, 31 - Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve: Read a holiday-themed book, or any book in which a holiday is mentioned or celebrated.

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


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

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

Please repost your progress as it helps when updating.

Happy Reading!!

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2015 December Monthly Challenge
0/5

1. 'D' is for December:
2. Member of the Month - Shannon:
3. Featured Author Challenge - Tessa Dare:
4. Dec 1 - Eat a Red Apple Day:
5. Dec 7 - Pearl Harbor Day:
6. Dec 8 - Take it in the Ear Day:
7. Dec 21 - Look on the Bright Side Day:
8. Dec 22 - Solstice (Shortest/Longest Day):
9. Dec 6-14, 25, 26, 31 -
10. Reader's Choice:

2015 December Monthly Challenge


0/10 Completed


01. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts 'D' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.
Dashing Through the Snow by Debbie Macomber
OR
A Time-Travel Christmas by Megan Daniel
02. Member of the Month ~ Shannon: Shannon has been a member since February, 2011. Please read a book from any of Shannon's shelves, a book published in 2011 or a book published in February of any year.
Wild Iris Ridge by RaeAnne Thayne
03. Featured Author Challenge ~ Tessa Dare: Read a book written by Tessa Dare, or by any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in California or by an author from California, a book published in 2009, any historical romance, or a book with a character who is a librarian or likes to spend time at the library.
Goddess of the Hunt by Tessa Dare
04. Eat a Red Apple Day: Read a book with a mostly red cover or with any kind of fruit on the cover. OR, since "an apple a day keeps the doctor away", read a book that has an important character who is a member of the medical profession or has some form of medical training.
Wish List by Lisa Kleypas
OR
Wild Hearts by Susan Mallery
OR
Parallel Heat by Deidre Knight
05. Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book with a character who is a current or former member of the military. Or your can read a book that has a wartime setting or a plot that involves some sort of government conflict or action, or a book with a tropical setting.
Sweetest Mistake by Candis Terry
OR
Blind Faith by Rebecca Zanetti
06. Take it in the Ear Day: Listen to an audiobook, or if you prefer not to listen, read a book that is also available in audio.
Marry Me at Christmas by Susan Mallery
OR
Castle Hill by Samantha Young
07. Look on the Bright Side Day: Read a book that is light-hearted, happy, or funny, or a book that has a character who is always positive or sees the bright side of any situation.
Tricky Twenty-Two by Janet Evanovich
08. Solstice (Shortest/Longest Day): Read a short book (under 200 pages) or a long book (over 400 pages).
Dragos Goes to Washington by Thea Harrison
OR
A Rare Gift by Jaci Burton
09. Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve: Read a holiday-themed book, or any book in which a holiday is mentioned or celebrated.
A Historical Christmas Present by Lisa Kleypas
OR
'Tis the Season: A Promise to Keep/Christmas at Wayfarer Inn/Twelfth Knight by Susan Spencer Paul
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Wildest Dreams by Robyn Carr
OR
A Randall Hero by Judy Christenberry


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RRRC Monthly
December 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015


☑ December - 10/10

1. 'D' is for December - The Christmas Package (12/10) ★★★★
2. Member of the Month - Fireworks (12/19) ★★★★
3. Featured Author Challenge - A Night to Surrender (12/22) ★★★★½
4. Eat a Red Apple Day - Hold Me Closer, Necromancer (12/9) ★★★★★
5. Pearl Harbor Day - Chaos Station (12/15) ★★★★½
6. Take it in the Ear Day - Spider's Bite (12/7) ★★★★½
7. Look on the Bright Side Day - Little Squirrels Can Climb Tall Trees (12/6) ★★★½
8. Solstice - To Catch A Traitor (12/8) ★★★★
9. Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve - Willy the Kinky Elf & His Bad-Ass Reindeer (12/9) ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice - Bad Influence (12/2) ★★★½

December Monthly Challenge
9/10 read

1. 'D' is for December: Dark Needs at Night's Edge - 12/28/15
2. Member of the Month: Back to the Bedroom - 12/31/15
3. Featured Author Challenge: Cold-Hearted Rake - 12/26/15
4. Eat a Red Apple Day: Feel the Burn - 12/3/15
5. Pearl Harbor Day: Sophia - 12/31/15
6. Take it in the Ear Day: Second Chance Summer
7. Look on the Bright Side Day: Sweet Possession - 12/29/15
8. Solstice (Shortest/Longest Day): Blue Days - 12/28/15
9. Dec 6-14, 25, 26, 31: Merry Christmas, Baby - 12/28/15
10. Reader's Choice: Accidental Abduction - 12/20/15

2015 December Monthly Challenge

10/10 Read

1. 'D' is for December: Dashed ~ 12/7/15 ~ ★★1/2
2. Member of the Month - Shannon: Best Chance (pub 2/28/15) ~ 12/2/15 ~ ★★★★
3. Featured Author Challenge - Tessa Dare: (Historical) - Necropolis ~ 12/19/15 ~ ★★★★
4. Dec 1 - Eat a Red Apple Day: Winter Wonderland ~ 12/6/15 ~ ★★★★
5. Dec 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Sailor Boys ~ 12/25/15 ~ ★★
6. Dec 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Unwrapping Hank ~ 12/8/15 ~ ★★★★★
7. Dec 21 - Look on the Bright Side Day: Cold Feet ~ 12/12/15 ~ ★★★★
8. Dec 22 - Solstice (Shortest/Longest Day): Beware of Geeks Bearing Gifts ~ 12/10/15 ~ ★★★1/2
9. Dec 6-14, 25, 26, 31 - What Happens At Christmas ~ 12/16/15 ~ ★★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Stormhaven ~ 12/10/15 ~ ★★★★★

2015 December Monthly Challenge


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

2. Member of the Month - Shannon: Shannon has been a member since February, 2011. Here is the link to Shannon's shelves. Please read a book from any of Shannon's shelves, a book published in 2011 or a book published in February of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge - Tessa Dare: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author (link to challenge), Tessa Dare, or by any author with her first or last name.

Fun Facts about Tessa:
★ She lives in Southern California
★ She published her first novel in 2009.
★ She writes Historical Romance.
★ She works part-time as a librarian

You may also read a book set in California or by an author from California, a book published in 2009, any historical romance, or a book with a character who is a librarian or likes to spend time at the library.


4. Dec 1 - Eat a Red Apple Day: Die Trying, lee child...finished~12.18.2015

5. Dec 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book with a character who is a current or former member of the military. Or your can read a book that has a wartime setting or a plot that involves some sort of government conflict or action, or a book with a tropical setting.

6. Dec 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Listen to an audiobook, or if you prefer not to listen, read a book that is also available in audio. The 8th Confession, james patterson...finished~12.15.2015

7. Dec 21 - Look on the Bright Side Day: Read a book that is light-hearted, happy, or funny, or a book that has a character who is always positive or sees the bright side of any situation.

8. Dec 22 - Solstice (Shortest/Longest Day): Read a short book (under 200 pages) or a long book (over 400 pages).

9. Dec 6-14, 25, 26, 31 - Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve: Read a holiday-themed book, or any book in which a holiday is mentioned or celebrated. A Seaside Christmas, sherryl woods...finished~12.29.2015

10. Reader's Choice: Fat Free and Fatal, g.a. mckevett...finished~12.01.2015

I'm in.

2015 December Monthly Challenge

Completed 10/10


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

by Tessa Dare - 13/12/2015

✔ 2. Member of the Month - Shannon: Read a book published in 2011

by Loretta Chase - 05/12/2015

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge - Tessa Dare: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author

by Tessa Dare - 13/12/2015

✔ 4. Dec 1 - Eat a Red Apple Day: Read a book with a mostly red cover

by Christine Warren - 01/12/2015

✔ 5. Dec 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book with a character who is former member of the military.

by Anne Calhoun - 10/12/2015

✔ 6. Dec 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Read a book that is also available in audio.

by Christine Warren - 02/12/2015

✔ 7. Dec 21 - Look on the Bright Side Day: Read a book that has a character who is always positive or sees the bright side of any situation.

by Loretta Chase - 06/12/2015

✔ 8. Dec 22 - Solstice (Shortest/Longest Day): Read a short book (154 pages).

by Alexandra Ivy - 07/12/2015

✔ 9. Dec 6-14, 25, 26, 31 - Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve: Read a holiday-themed book, or any book in which a holiday is mentioned or celebrated.

by Nora Roberts - 14/12/2015

✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

by Christine Warren - 03/12/2015

Hi, Im new here and this is my first challenge, so here goes!

2015 December Monthly Challenge

10/10 Read

✔1. D is for December - Dirtying It Up 1 DEC
✔2. Member Of The Month - Unwrapped 7 DEC
✔3. Featured Author - A Night to Surrender 11 DEC
✔4. Eat A Red Apple Day - Chasing Trouble 13 DEC
✔5. Pearl Harbor Day - Two Week Seduction 4 DEC
✔6. Take It In The Ear Day - The Exhibitionist: Submissive 6 20 DEC
✔7. Look On The Bright Side - Sweet Addiction 26 DEC
✔8. Solstice (Shortest/Longest Day) - Shaking It Up 2 DEC
✔9. Dec 6-14, 25, 26, 31 - A Rake for Christmas 16 DEC
✔10. Readers Choice - Chasing Temptation 16 DEC

2015 December Monthly Post
10/10 Completed


✔01. 'D' is For December~ Dollhouse(12/14)★☆☆☆☆
✔02. Member Of The Month~ Mockingjay(12/15)★★★★☆
✔03. Featured Author~ Elliot's War by Kim Dare(12/18)★★★☆☆
✔04. Eat A Red Apple Day~ Snow Flower and the Secret Fan(12/10)★★★☆☆
✔05. Pearl Harbor Day~ Perfect Touch(12/03)★★☆☆☆
✔06. Take It In The Ear Day~ Breathe(12/03)★★☆☆☆
✔07. Look On The Bright Side~ Ain't She Sweet(12/02)★★★★★
✔08. Solstice~ Grey(12/04)★☆☆☆☆
✔09. Dec 6-14, 25, 26, 31~ Wish Come True(12/04)★★★★☆
✔10. Reader's Choice~ Captive Prince: Volume One(12/05)★★★★☆

2015 December Monthly Challenge
December 1, 2015 - December 30, 2015
0/5

1. 'D' is for December: Dance Upon the Air
2. Member Of The Month - Shannon: Bridesmaid Lotto
5. Dec 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Feel the Heat
9. Dec 6-14, 25, 26, 31 - Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve: Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor
10. Reader's Choice: Nuts

2015 December Monthly Challenge

7/10 Read

✔1. Read a book that starts 'D' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.
The Demon King 30 Dec

✔2. Read a book published in 2011:
Magic Slays 12 Dec

3. Featured Author Challenge - Tessa Dare:

4. Read a book with a mostly red cover or with any kind of fruit on the cover. OR, read a book that has an important character who is a member of the medical profession or has some form of medical training.

✔5. Read a book that has a wartime setting.
Ten Thousand Skies Above You 19 De

✔6. Read a book that is also available in audio.
Charming 14 Dec

✔7. Read a book that is funny.
It's a Wonderful Tangled Christmas Carol 15 Dec

✔8. Read a long book (over 400 pages)
Six of Crows (491 pgs) 10 Dec

9. Read a holiday-themed book, or any book in which a holiday is mentioned or celebrated.

✔10. Reader's Choice:
An Ember in the Ashes 26 Dec

December Monthly Challenge


READ: 10/10

✔1. 'D' is for December: Dreams of Gods & Monsters - Laini Taylor 12/26
✔2. Member of the Month - Shannon: Crave The Night - Lara Adrian 12/25
✔3. Featured Author Challenge - Pub 2009: The Enchantment Emporium - Tanya Huff 12/12
✔4. Dec 1 - Eat a Red Apple Day: Forbidden Fruit - Erica Spindler 12/31
✔5. Dec 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Viper Game - Christine Feehan (black ops) 12/28
✔6. Dec 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Tangle of Need - Nalini Singh (audiobook) 12/12
✔7. Dec 21 - Look on the Bright Side Day: One in a Million - Jill Shalvis 12/18
✔8. Dec 22 - Solstice: Beg for Mercy - Jami Alden (413 pages) 12/24
✔9. Dec 6-14, 25, 26, 31 - Turkey Day Murder - Leslie Meier (Thanksgiving) 12/12
✔10. Reader's Choice: Your Next Breath - Iris Johansen 12/10



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

I'm in!

2015 December Monthly Challenge
10/10 READ

1. 'D' is for December: Dust of Snow Dec 5 ★★★
2. Member of the Month - Shannon: The Christmas Proposition Dec 5 ★★★★
3. Featured Author Challenge - Tessa Dare: My True Love Sent To Me Dec 4 ★★★★
4. Dec 1 - Eat a Red Apple Day: Making His List Dec 2 ★★★
5. Dec 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: It's Christmas Everywhere But Here Dec 3 ★★★★
6. Dec 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Candy Man Dec 2 ★★★
7. Dec 21 - Look on the Bright Side Day: The Trouble With Elves Dec 2 ★★★★
8. Dec 22 - Solstice (Shortest/Longest Day): Hopes and Fears Dec 4 ★★★
9. Dec 6-14, 25, 26, 31 - Green the Whole Year 'Round Dec 3 ★★★
10. Reader's Choice: A Little Christmas Magic Dec 6 ★★★

I'm in for all 10!

I'm in for all 10 :-)

2015 December Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed

1. 'D' is for December: Gone - Part Two, Deborah Blandon ★★★ 12/8
2. Member of the Month - 2011: A Rare Gift, Jaci Burton ★★★ 12/15
3. Featured Author Challenge – Historical Romance: Romancing Mister Bridgerton, Julia Quinn ★★★★ 12/13
4. Eat a Red Apple Day, Red on Cover: All She Wants for Christmas, Jaci Burton ★★★★ 12/14
5. Pearl Harbor Day (paradise): Barefoot in White, Roxanne St. Claire ★★★★1/2, 12/31
6. Take it in the Ear Day: One Grave at a Time, Jeaniene Frost ★★★★ 12/3
7. Look on the Bright Side Day: If You Only Knew ★★★★★ 12/7
8. Solstice (Shortest/Longest Day) 191 pages: More Than Words, Karla Doyle ★★★ 12/16
9. Christmas: Home for the Holidays, Jeaniene Frost ★★★★ 12/3
10. Reader's Choice: A Man Called Ove, Fredrik Backman ★★★★★ 12/1

I'm in for 10!

2015 December Monthly Challenge
15/12/01-15/12-31
Progress: 0/10


1. 'D' is for December: [starts with D]| Did You Read That Review? A Compilation of Amazon's Funniest Reviews|Amazon Reviewers
2. Member of the Month - Shannon: [Shannon's shelves]|Grave Sight|Charlaine Harris
3. Featured Author Challenge - Tessa Dare: [featured author]|Lord Dashwood Missed Out|Tessa Dare
4. Dec 1 - Eat a Red Apple Day: [red cover]|Capture|Penny Reid
5. Dec 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: [MC is former military]|A Body in Berkeley Square|Ashley Gardner
6. Dec 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: [available as audio]|Fool's Assassin|Robin Hobb
7. Dec 21 - Look on the Bright Side Day: [fun, light]|The Geek Girl and the Scandalous Earl|Gina Lamm
8. Dec 22 - Solstice (Shortest/Longest Day): [short]|A MacKenzie Clan Gathering|Jennifer Ashley
9. Dec 6-14, 25, 26, 31 - Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve: [christmas]|A Wallflower Christmas|Lisa Kleypas
10. Reader's Choice: [choice]|The Graveyard Book|Neil Gaiman

RRRC 2015 December Monthly Challenge


Duration: December 1-30, 2015
Books Read: 0/10

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

2. Member of the Month - Shannon: Shannon has been a member since February, 2011. Here is the link to Shannon's shelves. Please read a book from any of Shannon's shelves, a book published in 2011 or a book published in February of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge - Tessa Dare: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author (link to challenge), Tessa Dare, or by any author with her first or last name.

Fun Facts about Tessa:
★ She lives in Southern California
★ She published her first novel in 2009.
★ She writes Historical Romance.
★ She works part-time as a librarian

You may also read a book set in California or by an author from California, a book published in 2009, any historical romance, or a book with a character who is a librarian or likes to spend time at the library.

4. Dec 1 - Eat a Red Apple Day: Read a book with a mostly red cover or with any kind of fruit on the cover. OR, since "an apple a day keeps the doctor away", read a book that has an important character who is a member of the medical profession or has some form of medical training.

5. Dec 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book with a character who is a current or former member of the military. Or your can read a book that has a wartime setting or a plot that involves some sort of government conflict or action, or a book with a tropical setting.

6. Dec 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Listen to an audiobook, or if you prefer not to listen, read a book that is also available in audio.

7. Dec 21 - Look on the Bright Side Day: Read a book that is light-hearted, happy, or funny, or a book that has a character who is always positive or sees the bright side of any situation.

8. Dec 22 - Solstice (Shortest/Longest Day): Read a short book (under 200 pages) or a long book (over 400 pages).

9. Dec 6-14, 25, 26, 31 - Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve: Read a holiday-themed book, or any book in which a holiday is mentioned or celebrated.

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

My spot.

2015 December Monthly Challenge


1. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts 'D' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'. - Master of Pleasure by Delilah Marvelle - 12/22

2. Member of the Month - Shannon: Shannon has been a member since February, 2011. Here is the link to Shannon's shelves. Please read a book published in 2011. - The Gamble - 12/12

3. Featured Author Challenge - Tessa Dare: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author (link to challenge), Tessa Dare, or by any author with her first or last name.

Fun Facts about Tessa:
★ She lives in Southern California
★ She published her first novel in 2009.
★ She writes Historical Romance.
★ She works part-time as a librarian
You may also read a book set in California or by an author from California, a book published in 2009. - I Can See You - 12/30

4. Dec 1 - Eat a Red Apple Day: Read a book with a mostly red cover or with any kind of fruit on the cover. OR, since "an apple a day keeps the doctor away", read a book that has an important character who is a member of the medical profession or has some form of medical training. - Unseen - 12/7

5. Dec 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book with a character who is a current or former member of the military. - Time to Run - 12/3

6. Dec 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Listen to an audiobook. - Rock Chick Regret - 12/19

7. Dec 21 - Look on the Bright Side Day: Read a book that is light-hearted, happy, or funny, or a book that has a character who is always positive or sees the bright side of any situation. - Breaking Up with Barrett - 12/21

8. Dec 22 - Solstice (Shortest/Longest Day): Read a short book (under 200 pages) - Plenty Of Trust - 12/5

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! - Into the Storm - 12/20

2015 December Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1 - December 31


Progress: 0/10

1. 'D' is for December: Christina Lauren, Dark Wild Night

2. Member of the Month - Shannon: Gina Maxwell, Seducing Cinderella

3. Featured Author Challenge: [Tessa Dare] Lord Dashwood Missed Out

4. Dec 1 - Eat a Red Apple Day: [primarily red cover] Sabrina Jeffries, If the Viscount Falls or Pamela Clare, Dead by Midnight

5. Dec 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: [MC is former military] Tonya Burrows, Broken Honor

6. Dec 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: [audiobook] Nora Roberts, Happy Ever After

7. Dec 21 - Look on the Bright Side Day: [light-hearted book] Nora Roberts, Savor the Moment

8. Dec 22 - Solstice (Shortest/Longest Day): [Long Book] Kristen Ashley, Walk Through Fire

9. Dec 6-14, 25, 26, 31 - Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve: [Holiday Themed book] J.M. Madden, Embattled Christmas

10. Reader's Choice: Pamela Clare, Seduction Game

IM GOING TO TRY THIS ONE. I JUST DONT KNOW HOW TO UPDATE OR EVEN FIND MY POST TO UPDATE ONCE I NEED TOO .....

2015 December Monthly Challenge

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

2. Member of the Month - Shannon: Shannon has been a member since February, 2011. Here is the link to Shannon's shelves. Please read a book from any of Shannon's shelves, a book published in 2011 or a book published in February of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge - Tessa Dare: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author (link to challenge), Tessa Dare, or by any author with her first or last name.

Fun Facts about Tessa:
★ She lives in Southern California
★ She published her first novel in 2009.
★ She writes Historical Romance.
★ She works part-time as a librarian
You may also read a book set in California or by an author from California, a book published in 2009, any historical romance, or a book with a character who is a librarian or likes to spend time at the library.

4. Dec 1 - Eat a Red Apple Day: Read a book with a mostly red cover or with any kind of fruit on the cover. OR, since "an apple a day keeps the doctor away", read a book that has an important character who is a member of the medical profession or has some form of medical training.

5. Dec 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book with a character who is a current or former member of the military. Or your can read a book that has a wartime setting or a plot that involves some sort of government conflict or action, or a book with a tropical setting.

6. Dec 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Listen to an audiobook, or if you prefer not to listen, read a book that is also available in audio.

7. Dec 21 - Look on the Bright Side Day: Read a book that is light-hearted, happy, or funny, or a book that has a character who is always positive or sees the bright side of any situation.

8. Dec 22 - Solstice (Shortest/Longest Day): Read a short book (under 200 pages) or a long book (over 400 pages).

9. Dec 6-14, 25, 26, 31 - Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve: Read a holiday-themed book, or any book in which a holiday is mentioned or celebrated.

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

Cassie wrote: "IM GOING TO TRY THIS ONE. I JUST DONT KNOW HOW TO UPDATE OR EVEN FIND MY POST TO UPDATE ONCE I NEED TOO ....."

In this challenge, you can update your post as you go - I usually just make of note of the message number on a stickie on my computer. But when you are done, it is best to repost the completed challenge. You are free to just repost as you go too.

MountainKat wrote: "Cassie wrote: "IM GOING TO TRY THIS ONE. I JUST DONT KNOW HOW TO UPDATE OR EVEN FIND MY POST TO UPDATE ONCE I NEED TOO ....."

In this challenge, you can update your post as you go - I usually just..."

Than you very much for the help.....I never thought about remembering the message number...lol...glad I asked

2015 December Monthly Challenge
0/10

1. 'D' is for December:
2. Member of the Month - Shannon:
3. Featured Author Challenge - Tessa Dare:
4. Dec 1 - Eat a Red Apple Day:
5. Dec 7 - Pearl Harbor Day:
6. Dec 8 - Take it in the Ear Day:
7. Dec 21 - Look on the Bright Side Day:
8. Dec 22 - Solstice (Shortest/Longest Day):
9. Dec 6-14, 25, 26, 31 - Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve:
10. Reader's Choice:

I'm in for 5.

8 of 8 Complete

5. Pearl Harbour Day - City of Jasmine 12/2
4. Eat a Red Apple - Red - 12/4
9. Holiday Theme - Christmas - A Virgin River Christmas 12/5
8. Solstice Book over 400 pages: Paris 809 pages - 12/8
6. Take it in the Ear: The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie 12/10
7. Look on the Bright Side: Bargaining With a Rake 12/10
10. Reader's Choice: The English Assassin 12/13
3. Historical Romance: Water for Elephants12/21

2015 December Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1 - December 31


9/10 Completed

1. 'D' is for December: The Desire, Oklahoma Collection, Volume 1 Box Set 11 by: Leah Brooke (12/4)

2. Member of the Month - Shannon: Trust: A Twisted Wolf Tale by: Rene Folsom (12/10)

3. Featured Author Challenge: [Tessa Dare] The Scandalous, Dissolute, No-Good Mr. Wright (12/16)

4. Dec 1 - Eat a Red Apple Day: [primarily red cover] Sacrificed to the Dragon: Part 1 by: Jesse Donovan (12/12)

5. Dec 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Mackenzie's Mission by: Linda Howard (12/17)

6. Dec 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: [audiobook] A Princess of Mars by: Edgar Rice Burroughs

7. Dec 21 - Look on the Bright Side Day: Thanksgiving by: Janet Evanovich (12/11)

8. Dec 22 - Solstice (Shortest/Longest Day): [Short Book] Breaking Up with Barrett by: Katy Regnery (12/15)

9. Dec 6-14, 25, 26, 31 - Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve: [Holiday Themed book] Naughty or Nice? by: Sherrilyn Kenyon and other authors (12/14)

10. Reader's Choice: Jinxed by: Donna Augustine (12/24)

2015 December Monthly Challenge
December 01, 2015 - December 31, 2015
10/10 Completed!! Finished 12/31/15

1. Becoming Sir by Ella Dominguez
✔Author starts with the "D" 12/11/15

2. Rush by Maya Banks
✔Shannon has this book on her TBR shelf 12/03/15

3. Blood Magic by Tessa Gratton
✔I am not one who generally likes historical fiction so I chose one with the same first name as the featured artist 12/23/15

4. Lush by Lauren Dane
✔Has both lots of red on the cover, and strawberries 12/31/15

5. Unleashed by Sophie Jordan
✔ involves government conflict 12/10/15

6. Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor
✔ going to read this but it is available in audiobook 12/18/15

7. Pucked by Helena Hunting 12/13/15
✔ A book that is light hearted and funny

8. Dark Needs by T.M. Frazier
✔ A book under 200 pages 12/07/15

9. Defying the Odds by Kele Moon
✔ A book where a holiday is mentioned 12/19/15

10.King by T.M. Frazier
✔A book of my choice 12/05/15

2015 December Monthly Challenge
READ: 10/10

FINISHED!

1. 'D' is for December: Depravity (Beastly Tales #1) - READ
2. Member of the Month: Accidental Leigh - READ
4. Dec 1 - Eat a Red Apple Day: Fairest - READ
5. Dec 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya - READ
6. Dec 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Learn Pole Dancing - READ
7. Dec 21 - Look on the Bright Side Day: My Lord's Lady - READ
8. Dec 22 - Solstice: Jared's Quest - READ
9. Dec 6- Christmas: The 12 Dates of Christmas - READ
10. Reader's Choice: A Bride for Connor - READ

2015 December Monthly Challenge

2/10 Read

1. 'D' is for December: Bound to a Warrior by Donna Fletcher

2. Member of the Month - Shannon: A Shade of Vampire by Bella Forrest

3. Featured Author Challenge - Tessa Dare:Romancing the Duke by Tessa Dare

4. Dec 1 - Eat a Red Apple Day: The Red Tent by Anita Diamant

5. Dec 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Cold Day in Hell by Jerri Alexander

6. Dec 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss

7. Dec 21 - Look on the Bright Side Day: Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson

✔8. Dec 22 - Solstice (Shortest/Longest Day): True Colors by Thea Harrison
(12/11/2015) ★★★★

9. Dec 6-14, 25, 26, 31 - Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve: Kissing Under The Mistletoe by Bella Andre

✔10. Reader's Choice: Touch Me Not by Apryl Baker (12/16/2015) ★★★★

I'm in for 5.

0/5 Read

1. D for December: The Dragon Conspiracy by Lisa Shearin
2. Hi Shannnon! Quickstep to Murder by Ella Barrick
3. FAC Tessa Dare: Lord Dashwood Missed Out
4. Look on the Bright Side: The Dangers of Dating a Rebound Vampire by Molly Harper
5. My Choice: TBD

10/10 Completed

1. Read a book whose author's first name starts with 'D' - Innocence - 12/12/15
2. Read a book published in 2011 - The Future of Us - 12/1/15
3. Read a book set in California - Eve & Adam - 12/2/15
4. Read a book that has an important character who is a member of the medical profession - A Quick Bite - 12/17/15 (love interest is a psychologist)
5. Read a book with a character who is a current member of the military - All Fall Down - 12/1/15
6. Read an audiobook - Side Effects May Vary - 12/3/15
7. Read a book that is funny - Everybody Sees the Ants - 12/6/15
8. Read a long book (over 400 pages) - Winter - 12/13/15 (824 pages)
9. Read a holiday-themed book - I'm Dreaming of a Black Christmas - 12/17/15
10. Read any book of your choosing - Breaking Creed - 12/6/15

2015 December Monthly Challenge

10/10 Read

1. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts 'D' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.
by Darynda Jones 12/3

2. Member of the Month - Shannon: Shannon has been a member since February, 2011. Here is the link to Shannon's shelves. Please read a book from any of Shannon's shelves, a book published in 2011 or a book published in February of any year.
12/20

3. Featured Author Challenge - Tessa Dare: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author (link to challenge), Tessa Dare, or by any author with her first or last name.
★ She writes Historical Romance.
12/5

4. Dec 1 - Eat a Red Apple Day: Read a book with a mostly red cover or with any kind of fruit on the cover. OR, since "an apple a day keeps the doctor away", read a book that has an important character who is a member of the medical profession or has some form of medical training.
12/4

5. Dec 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book with a character who is a current or former member of the military. Or your can read a book that has a wartime setting or a plot that involves some sort of government conflict or action, or a book with a tropical setting.
12/12

6. Dec 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Listen to an audiobook, or if you prefer not to listen, read a book that is also available in audio.
12/3

7. Dec 21 - Look on the Bright Side Day: Read a book that is light-hearted, happy, or funny, or a book that has a character who is always positive or sees the bright side of any situation.
12/15

8. Dec 22 - Solstice (Shortest/Longest Day): Read a short book (under 200 pages) or a long book (over 400 pages).
(167pages) 12/6

9. Dec 6-14, 25, 26, 31 - Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve: Read a holiday-themed book, or any book in which a holiday is mentioned or celebrated.
12/8

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
12/14

2015 December Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1st - December 31st
Completed: 8/8 - DONE

✔1. 'D' is for December: Indirect Lines by Dana Marie Bell (10/12) *****
✔2. Member of the Month - Shannon: Rocky Mountain Haven by Vivian Arend (2/12) ****
✔3. Featured Author Challenge - Tessa Dare: Twice Tempted by a Rogue by Tessa Dare (4/12) ***
✔5. Dec 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Winter of the World by Ken Follett (23/12) *****
✔6. Dec 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Burn by Maya Banks (27/12) ***
✔7. Dec 21 - Look on the Bright Side Day: Merry Blissmas by Jamie Begley (11/12) ****
✔8. Dec 22 - Solstice (Shortest/Longest Day): The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons (17/12) ****
✔10. Reader's Choice: Desertion by River Savage (2/12) ***

December Monthly Challenge

I'm in....It's been so long since I've done a monthly challenge.

1/10

1. 'D' is for December: Something Secret This Way Comes by Sierra Dean ★★★★★
2. Member of the Month - Shannon:The Ghost and the Graveyard by Genevieve Jack
3. Featured Author Challenge - Tessa Dare:Blood Magic by Tessa Gratton
4. Dec 1 - Eat a Red Apple Day:Evernight by Claudia Gray
5. Dec 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Redemption River by Lindsay Cross
6. Dec 8 - Take it in the Ear Day:Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
7. Dec 21 - Look on the Bright Side Day:Big Bad Beast by Shelly Laurenston
8. Dec 22 - Solstice (Shortest/Longest Day):Only for Him by Cristin Harber
9. Dec 6-14, 25, 26, 31 - Holiday book-Sisters in Love by Melissa Foster
10. Reader's Choice: A Bloody Good Secret by Sierra Dean

I'm in for all 10

Read: 10/10

1. 'D' is for December: Dick, It's What's for Dinner 12.7 ★★★★☆

2. Member of the Month - Shannon: Twelve Days 12.14 ★★★★☆

3. Featured Author Challenge - Tessa Dare: A Night to Surrender 12.15 ★★★☆☆

4. Dec 1 - Eat a Red Apple Day: Willy the Kinky Elf & His Bad-Ass Reindeer 12.5 ★★★☆☆

5. Dec 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: The Christmas Pageant 12.1 ★★★★☆

6. Dec 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Hoarfrost 12.10 ★★★★☆

7. Dec 21 - Look on the Bright Side Day: Merry Gentlemen 12.10 ★★★☆☆

8. Dec 22 - Solstice (Shortest/Longest Day): A Home for the Holidays 12.1 ★★★☆☆

9. Dec 6-14, 25, 26, 31 - Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve: Christmas Kitsch 12.3 ★★★★☆

10. Reader's Choice: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda 12.26 ★★★★★

RRRC - Monthly Reading Challenge: December

0/10 read

1. 'D' is for December: The Duchess of Love by Sally MacKenzie
2. Member of the Month - Shannon: Zola's Pride by Moira Rogers

3. Featured Author Challenge - Tessa Dare: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author (link to challenge), Tessa Dare, or by any author with her first or last name.

Fun Facts about Tessa:
★ She lives in Southern California
★ She published her first novel in 2009.
★ She writes Historical Romance.
★ She works part-time as a librarian

You may also read a book set in California or by an author from California, a book published in 2009, any historical romance, or a book with a character who is a librarian or likes to spend time at the library.


4. Dec 1 - Eat a Red Apple Day: Into the Fire by Amanda Usen
5. Dec 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Wolf Bond by Mina Carter
6. Dec 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Sleeping With the Wolf by Maddy Barone
7. Dec 21 - Look on the Bright Side Day: Quick Fix by Suzanne Rock
8. Dec 22 - Solstice (Shortest/Longest Day): Hold Us Close by Caisey Quinn

9. Dec 6-14, 25, 26, 31 - Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve: Read a holiday-themed book, or any book in which a holiday is mentioned or celebrated.

10. Reader's Choice: Pregnant by the Texan by Sara Orwig

2015 December Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1/15 - December 31/15

1. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts 'D' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.
The Daughter of Siena by Marina Fiorato 12/01/15 ****

2. Member of the Month - Shannon: read a book from any of Shannon's shelves, a book published in 2011 or a book published in February of any year.
Magnolia Wednesdays by Wendy Wax 12/09/15 ****

3. Featured Author Challenge - Tessa Dare: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author (link to challenge), Tessa Dare, or by any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in California or by an author from California, a book published in 2009, any historical romance, or a book with a character who is a librarian or likes to spend time at the library.
Médicis Daughter: A Novel of Marguerite de Valois by Sophie Perinot 12/08/15 ***** (HR)

4. Dec 1 - Eat a Red Apple Day: Read a book with a mostly red cover or with any kind of fruit on the cover. OR, since "an apple a day keeps the doctor away", read a book that has an important character who is a member of the medical profession or has some form of medical training.
The Meryl Streep Movie Night by Mia March 12/02/15 **** (Dr Matteo Viola)

5. Dec 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Read a book with a character who is a current or former member of the military. Or your can read a book that has a wartime setting or a plot that involves some sort of government conflict or action, or a book with a tropical setting.
Between Two Kings by Olivia Longueville 12/05/15 **** (war)

6. Dec 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Listen to an audiobook, or if you prefer not to listen, read a book that is also available in audio.
I'll Be Home for Christmas by Lori Wilde 12/11/15 **** (available in audio)

7. Dec 21 - Look on the Bright Side Day: Read a book that is light-hearted, happy, or funny, or a book that has a character who is always positive or sees the bright side of any situation.
The Christmas Quilt by Patricia Davids 12/13/15 ****

8. Dec 22 - Solstice (Shortest/Longest Day): Read a short book (under 200 pages) or a long book (over 400 pages).
This Much is True by Katherine Owen 12/10/15 *** (432)

9. Dec 6-14, 25, 26, 31 - Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve: Read a holiday-themed book, or any book in which a holiday is mentioned or celebrated.
Christmas Bells by Jennifer Chiaverini 12/06/15 ***

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Secret Seduction by Jill Sanders 12/03/15 ***

2015 December Monthly Challenge

1. 'D' is for December: Private Fantasies 12/15/15 (Janelle Denison)

2. Member of the Month - Shannon: Shannon has been a member since February, 2011. Here is the link to Shannon's shelves. Please read a book from any of Shannon's shelves, a book published in 2011 or a book published in February of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge - Tessa Dare: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author (link to challenge), Tessa Dare, or by any author with her first or last name.

Fun Facts about Tessa:
★ She lives in Southern California
★ She published her first novel in 2009.
★ She writes Historical Romance.
★ She works part-time as a librarian
You may also read a book set in California or by an author from California, a book published in 2009, any historical romance, or a book with a character who is a librarian or likes to spend time at the library.

4. Dec 1 - Eat a Red Apple Day: The Lost Princess of Oz 12/22/15



5. Dec 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Now & Then 12/27/15 (Spenser is former Army)

6. Dec 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Odd Apocalypse 12/8/15

7. Dec 21 - Look on the Bright Side Day: Read a book that is light-hearted, happy, or funny, or a book that has a character who is always positive or sees the bright side of any situation.

8. Dec 22 - Solstice (Shortest/Longest Day): Sworn 12/9/15 (160 pages)

9. Dec 6-14, 25, 26, 31 - Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, New Year's Eve: Read a holiday-themed book, or any book in which a holiday is mentioned or celebrated.

10. Reader's Choice: The Quick and the Dead 12/19/15

i'm in

2015 December Monthly Challenge
4/10

1. 'D' is for December: The Darkest Kiss
2. Member of the Month - Shannon: The Perfect Play
3. Featured Author Challenge - Tessa Dare: A Night to Surrender
4. Dec 1 - Eat a Red Apple Day: Life and Death: Twilight Reimagined or Pleasure Unbound
5. Dec 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Claimed
6. Dec 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Forever with You - Read: December 8
7. Dec 21 - Look on the Bright Side Day: Just the Sexiest Man Alive - Read: December 7
8. Dec 22 - Solstice (Shortest/Longest Day): Until Fountain Bridge - Read: December 6
9. Dec 6-14, 25, 26, 31 - Baby, It's Cold Outside
10. Reader's Choice: Never Never - Read: December 9

December Monthly Challenge

0/10

1. 'D' is for December: Defined By Deceit by A.E. Via
2. MotM- Shannon: Eye of the Beholder by Dana Marie Bell
3. FAC - Tessa Dare/2009: Wicked Game by Lisa Jackson
4. Dec 1 - Eat a Red Apple Day: Relentless by Kaylea Cross
5. Dec 7 - Pearl Harbor Day: Can't Get Enough by Molly McLain
6. Dec 8 - Take it in the Ear Day: Alone In the Dark by Karen Rose
7. Dec 21 - Look on the Bright Side Day: Read a book that is light-hearted, happy, or funny, or a book that has a character who is always positive or sees the bright side of any situation.
8. Dec 22 - Solstice (Shortest/Longest Day): A Matter of Pride by Marie Harte
9. Dec 6-14, 25, 26, 31 - Holidays: Mending Noel by Charlie Cochet
10. Reader's Choice: Fast Track by Julie Garwood

2015 December Monthly Challenge
0/10

1. 'D' is for December:Dark Edge of Honor
2. Member of the Month - Shannon:Naked in Death
3. Featured Author Challenge - Tessa Dare:Texas Surrender
4. Dec 1 - Eat a Red Apple Day:L.A. Heat
5. Dec 7 - Pearl Harbor Day:St. Clair
6. Dec 8 - Take it in the Ear Day:The Lake House
7. Dec 21 - Look on the Bright Side Day: Too Stupid to Live
8. Dec 22 - Solstice (Shortest/Longest Day):Winter Kill
9. Dec 6-14, 25, 26, 31 - Christmas Kitsch
10. Reader's Choice: You Are Not Here