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2016 December Monthly Challenge


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

2. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in December of any year or read a book found on the shelves of an RRRC member that joined in December of any year. Link to member list, beginning with - December 2015

3. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Vicki Lewis Thompson, or by any author with her first or last name. Vicki's backlist

Fun Facts about Vicki:
★ She writes romances about nerds, cowboys, and werewolves
★ She is the recipient of RWA’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award
★ She is the author of over 100 books
★ Disneyland is her joy and inspiration
★ She drives a yellow convertible

You may also read a book with a geek/nerd, or a cowboy/cowgirl, or a werewolf character or a romance book that has won any award or a book with over 100 reviews on Goodreads or a book set in California or a book that has the color yellow on the cover.

4. December 21- Winter Solstice- Read a short book or a book set in Winter.

5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day- Read a mystery or a book where a character is 'cross' or upset with someone/something.

6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day- Read a book with green on the cover, or a book with trees on the cover, or a book with a scene that takes place in the woods/forest/jungle

7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day- Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) or read a book with a 'sweet' story or character.

8. December 10-Human Rights Day - Read a book with a character who is a lawyer, or an activist or read a book with a person or persons on the cover.

9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day- Read a romance with a love triangle, or a book with a nosy character (who can't 'mind their own business'), or a book with a rude/obnoxious character (who can't 'mind their manners') or read a book that you picked randomly from your tbr, because you couldn't make up your mind ;)

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!!

Shelves and Lists that might help with some of the December categories-

Love Triangle
Sexy Love Triangles
Romance-Mystery
Lawyer Romances
Covers with woods, forest, leaves, or trees

For category #9, if you would like to use the random pick option, Jane found us a way to randomize our shelves :)

To get your bookshelf to randomize, all you do is go to the bar on the bottom of the bookshelf page, and click on the drop down list for 'sort' (second box on the right) and select 'random'. Its in alpha order, so just scroll through until you find it :)

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2016 December Monthly Challenge
10/10

1. 'D' is for December:
Read a book that starts with 'D'
A Death in Summer Benjamin Black 12/14/16

2. Happy Anniversary!:
Read a book that was published in December of any year
Snow Belle Jackie Castle 12/3/16

3. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson:
A Werewolf in Manhattan Vicki Lewis Thompson 12/12/16

4. December 21- Winter Solstice-
Read a short book or a book set in Winter. 179 pages & set in December
Quick Trick Skye Jordan 12/1/16

5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day-
Read a mystery.
When All The Girls Have Gone Jayne Ann Krentz 12/6/16

6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day-
Read a book with green on the cover, or a book with trees on the cover,
Greenglass House Kate Milford 12/2/16

7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day-
Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) or read a book with a 'sweet' character. BOTH
Rustler's Moon Jodi Thomas 12/7/16

8. December 10-Human Rights Day -
Read a book with a person on the cover.
Victoria Daisy Goodwin 12/11/16

9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day-
Read a book with a nosy character (who can't 'mind their own business)
Lone Heart Pass Jodi Thomas 12/7/16

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Killing Floor Lee Child 12/13/16

2016 December Monthly Challenge
10/10 Read!

1. 'D' is for December: Demon from the Dark, Kresley Cole ★★★★★ 12/19
2. Happy Anniversary! Jessica B: Pleasure of a Dark Prince, Kresley Cole ★★★★ 12/2
3. FAC - 728 Reviews on GR: Silver Linings, Debbie Macomber ★★★ 12/16
4. Winter Solstice: short book set in Winter- The Stocking was Hung, Tara Sivec ★★★★★
5. Crossword Puzzle Day: Mystery - Still Life, Louise Penny ★★★★ 12/23
6. Look for an Evergreen Day: Green Cover - You Belong To Me, Mary Higgins Clark ★★★★ 12/5
7. National Maple Syrup Day: Just To Be With You, Bella Andre ★★★★ 12/4
8. Human Rights Day: persons on cover – It Must Be Your Love, Bella Andre ★★★★ 12/3
9. Make Up Your Mind Day: I Love How You Love Me, Bella Andre ★★★★ 12/27
10. Reader's Choice: A SEAL's Kiss, Tawny Weber ★★★ 12/8

I'm in

1 D if for Dec - Blaming Owen - Debby Conrad - 5 DEC
2 Published in Dec - Best Man for Hire - Tawna Fenske - 4 DEC
3 Featured author - Riding Hard - Vicki Lewis Thompson - 5 DEC
4 Short book - The Hottest Guy in Hollywood - Tara Crescent - 8 DEC
5 Mystery - Ice Cream Murder - Leighann Dobbs - 1 DEC
6 Green on cover - Out of the Depths - Geri Foster - 6 DEC
7 Set in USA - Risk - Deborah Bladon - 1 DEC
8 Person on cover - His Heart's Revenge - Jenny Holiday - 2 DEC
9 Rude character - Sugar on the Edge - Sawyer Bennett - 3 DEC
10 Readers choice - Stolen Kisses - Addison Moore - 2 DEC

2016 December Monthly Challenge


0/10 Completed


01. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.
Moondance Beach by Susan Donovan
OR
Dashing Through the Snow by Debbie Macomber
OR
The Deed by Lynsay Sands
02. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in December of any year or read a book found on the shelves of an RRRC member that joined in December of any year.
Three Reasons to Wed by Helen Lacey
OR
Hometown Girl by Robin Kaye
03. Featured Author Challenge ~ Vicki Lewis Thompson: Read a book written by Vicki Lewis Thompson, or by any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book with a geek/nerd, or a cowboy/cowgirl, or a werewolf character or a romance book that has won any award or a book with over 100 reviews on Goodreads or a book set in California or a book that has the color yellow on the cover.
Bachelor Father by Vicki Lewis Thompson
OR
A Kiss in the Snow by Susan Mallery
04. Winter Solstice (December 21): Read a short book or a book set in Winter.
From This Moment On by Addison Fox
OR
A Soldier's Heart by Alexis Morgan
OR
A Regency Christmas IV by Mary Balogh
05. Crossword Puzzle Day (December 21): Read a mystery or a book where a character is 'cross' or upset with someone/something.
Splendid by Julia Quinn
OR
Merry Ex-Mas by Sheila Roberts
06. Look for an Evergreen Day (December 19): Read a book with green on the cover, or a book with trees on the cover, or a book with a scene that takes place in the woods/forest/jungle.
Hawks Mountain by Elizabeth Sinclair
OR
To Catch a Wife by Lee McKenzie
OR
Whisper Falls by Toni Blake
07. National Maple Syrup Day (December 17): Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) or read a book with a 'sweet' story or character.
Leopard's Fury by Christine Feehan
OR
Something Sweeter by Candis Terry
OR
Sweet Stuff by Donna Kauffman
08. Human Rights Day (December 10): Read a book with a character who is a lawyer, or an activist or read a book with a person or persons on the cover.
The Baby Truth by Stella Bagwell
09. Make Up Your Mind Day (December 31): Read a romance with a love triangle, or a book with a nosy character (who can't 'mind their own business'), or a book with a rude/obnoxious character (who can't 'mind their manners') or read a book that you picked randomly from your tbr, because you couldn't make up your mind ;)
A Matter of Time by Terri Brisbin
OR
The Knight by Juliana Garnett
OR
Virtual Desire by Ann Lawrence
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Candlelight Christmas by Susan Wiggs
OR
Just Good Friends by Rosalind James


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Me too.

READ: 10/10

✔1. 'D' is for December: The Witch Is Dead - Shirley Damsgaard 12/16

✔2. Happy Anniversary!: Jason - Laurell K. Hamilton (Dec 2014) 12/29

✔3. Featured Author Challenge: Night and Day - Iris Johansen (yellow cover) 12/4

✔4. December 21- Winter Solstice- Bethany's Heart - C.L. Scholey (135 pages) 12/18

✔5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day- Cold Cold Heart - Tami Hoag (mystery) 12/3

✔6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day- Alien in the Family - Gini Koch (green cover) 12/14

✔7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day- The Rocky Road to Romance - Janet Evanovich (sweet romance) 12/25

✔8. December 10-Human Rights Day - Mad, Bad, and Dangerous in Plaid - Suzanne Enoch (2 people on cover) 12/2

✔9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day- Someone to Watch Over Me - Lisa Kleypas 12/11

✔10. Reader's Choice: The Current Between Us - Kindle Alexander 12/26



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

RRRC: December Monthly Challenge
10/10 read

1. D is for December - Darcie Boleyn - A Very Merry Manhattan Christmas - 12/10, 3 stars
2. Happy Anniversary! - More Than Friends - 12/9, 2 stars
3. Featured Author Challenge - Tied Up in Knots - 12/4, 3.5 stars
4. Winter Solstice - Merry and Bright - 12/4, 4 stars
5. Crossword Puzzle Day - Wife for Hire - 12/5, 3 stars
6. Look for an Evergreen Day - The Restorer - 12/8, 4 stars
7. National Maple Syrup Day - Archangel's Consort - 12/5, 3 stars
8. Human Rights Day - Seven Nights in a Rogue's Bed - 12/6, 2 stars
9. Make Up Your Mind Day - The Wells Brothers: Luke - 12/3, 1 star
10. Reader's Choice - The Christmas Cake Cafe - 12/9, 1 star

2016 December Monthly Challenge

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

12/8 4★ (also 3.cowboy 5.cross 7.USA)

2. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in December of any year or read a book found on the shelves of an RRRC member that joined in December of any year. Link to member list, beginning with - December 2015

Jessica B
4,336 books 18 comments
member since Dec 21, 2009
12/9 3.5★ (also 1.start 3.100 5.cross 8.person)
https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

3. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Vicki Lewis Thompson, or by any author with her first or last name. Vicki's backlist
You may also read a book with a geek/nerd, or a cowboy/cowgirl, or a werewolf character or a romance book that has won any award or a book with over 100 reviews on Goodreads or a book set in California or a book that has the color yellow on the cover.

12/12 4★ (also 4.winter 5.cross 6.tree 7.USA 8.persons)

4. December 21- Winter Solstice- Read a short book or a book set in Winter.

12/4 4.5★ (also 3.werewolf 7.USA 8.persons) 3 shorts

5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day- Read a mystery or a book where a character is 'cross' or upset with someone/something.

12/1 3★ (also 3.cowboy/werewolf 7.USA 8.persons 9.triangle)

6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day- Read a book with green on the cover, or a book with trees on the cover, or a book with a scene that takes place in the woods/forest/jungle

12/4 3★ (also 1.author 3.werewolf 5.cross 7.USA 8.persons 9.triangle)

7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day- Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) or read a book with a 'sweet' story or character.

12/11 4★ (also 3.100 8.persons)

8. December 10-Human Rights Day - Read a book with a character who is a lawyer, or an activist or read a book with a person or persons on the cover.

12/5 4★ (also 1.author 3.cowboy 5.cross 7.USA 9.triangle)

9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day- Read a romance with a love triangle, or a book with a nosy character (who can't 'mind their own business'), or a book with a rude/obnoxious character (who can't 'mind their manners') or read a book that you picked randomly from your tbr, because you couldn't make up your mind ;)

12/7 4★ (also 3.cowboy 5.cross 7.USA 8.person)

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

12/16 3.75★ (also 3.cowboy 7.USA 8.person)

10/10 read

✔ 1. D is for December - Dash & Lily's Book of Dares - 19th December ★★★★
✔ 2. Happy Anniversary! - Naughty Boss - 15th December ★★★★
✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge - First Down: A Nerdy Virgin Meets a Badboy Football Player Romance - 6th December ★★★★
✔ 4. Winter Solstice - Sin's Temptation - 1st December ★★★
✔ 5. Crossword Puzzle Day - Naughty King - 19th December ★★★
✔ 6. Look for an Evergreen Day - If You Find Me - 5th December ★★★★
✔ 7. National Maple Syrup Day - Sleeping with Santa - 20th December ★★★
✔ 8. Human Rights Day - Confessions of a Litigation God - 2nd December ★★
✔ 9. Make Up Your Mind Day - Paid For - 6th December ★★★
✔ 10. Reader's Choice - Hunted - 9th December ★★★★★

Read :

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

2. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in December of any year or read a book found on the shelves of an RRRC member that joined in December of any year. Link to member list, beginning with - December 2015

3. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Vicki Lewis Thompson, or by any author with her first or last name. Vicki's backlist

Fun Facts about Vicki:
★ She writes romances about nerds, cowboys, and werewolves
★ She is the recipient of RWA’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award
★ She is the author of over 100 books
★ Disneyland is her joy and inspiration
★ She drives a yellow convertible

You may also read a book with a geek/nerd, or a cowboy/cowgirl, or a werewolf character or a romance book that has won any award or a book with over 100 reviews on Goodreads or a book set in California or a book that has the color yellow on the cover.

4. December 21- Winter Solstice- Read a short book or a book set in Winter.

5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day- Read a mystery or a book where a character is 'cross' or upset with someone/something.

6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day- Read a book with green on the cover, or a book with trees on the cover, or a book with a scene that takes place in the woods/forest/jungle

7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day- Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) or read a book with a 'sweet' story or character.

8. December 10-Human Rights Day - Read a book with a character who is a lawyer, or an activist or read a book with a person or persons on the cover.

9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day- Read a romance with a love triangle, or a book with a nosy character (who can't 'mind their own business'), or a book with a rude/obnoxious character (who can't 'mind their manners') or read a book that you picked randomly from your tbr, because you couldn't make up your mind ;)

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

RRRC ~ 2016 December Monthly Challenge
8/8 read

1. 'D' is for December: Dec the Holls 2.5♥ 12/18/16

2. Happy Anniversary!: Bite Night pub'd 12/1/16 4♥ 12/28/16


4. December 21- Sleigh Ride 12/14/16 4♥

5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day- Read a mystery. Festive in Death 12/20/16 4♥

6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day- Read a book with green on the cover, 12/3/16 4♥

7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day- Read a book set in the U.S.A. Liam Takes Manhattan 12/2/16 3♥

8. December 10-Human Rights Day - read a book with a person on the cover. 12/1/16 3♥


10. Reader's Choice: Magic Binds 12/19/16 5♥

December Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1/16 - December 31/16


1. Read a book that starts with 'D' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.
The Distant Hours by Kate Morton 12/02/16 ****

2. Read a book that was published in December of any year or read a book found on the shelves of an RRRC member that joined in December of any year.
While We Were Watching downton Abbey by Wendy Wax 12/01/16 *** (dec 31, 2013)

3. Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Vicki Lewis Thompson, or by any author with her first or last name.
You may a book with over 100 reviews on Goodreads
The Hurricane Sisters by Dorothea Benton Frank 12/08/16 *** (1458 reviews)

4. Read a short book or a book set in Winter.
Winter Interlude by Sandy Loyd 12/01/16 ***

5. Read a mystery or a book where a character is 'cross' or upset with someone/something.
Victoria by Daisy Goodwin 12/07/16 ****

6. Read a book with green on the cover, or a book with trees on the cover, or a book with a scene that takes place in the woods/forest/jungle
Light on Snow by Anita Shreveport 12/03/16 ***

7. Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) or read a book with a 'sweet' story or character.
The Six Train to Wisconsin 12/04/16 ****

8. Read a book with a character who is a lawyer, or an activist or read a book with a person or persons on the cover.
Unexpected Gifts by Elena Aitken 12/05/16 ***

9. Read a romance with a love triangle, or a book with a nosy character (who can't 'mind their own business'), or a book with a rude/obnoxious character (who can't 'mind their manners') or read a book that you picked randomly from your tbr.
Blame The Mistletoe by Dani Collins 12/05/16 **** (random)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Overseas by Beatriz Williams 12/06/16 *****

December Monthly Challenge

10/10 read

1. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'. Ms. Claus's List by Deanna Wadsworth ~ 12/4/16 ~ ★★1/2

2. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in December of any year or read a book found on the shelves of an RRRC member that joined in December of any year. Link to member list, beginning with - December 2015 Pip's Boxing Day Wish ~12/5/16 ~ ★★★

3. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Vicki Lewis Thompson, or by any author with her first or last name. Vicki's backlist
You may also read a book with a geek/nerd, or a cowboy/cowgirl, or a werewolf character or a romance book that has won any award or a book with over 100 reviews on Goodreads or a book set in California or a book that has the color yellow on the cover. Old Poison ~ 12/1/16 ~ ★★★★

4. December 21- Winter Solstice- Read a short book or a book set in Winter. A Family for Christmas ~ 12/3/16 ~ ★★★★★

5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day- Read a mystery or a book where a character is 'cross' or upset with someone/something. Broken Bonds ~ 12/3/16 ~ ★★★★★

6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day- Read a book with green on the cover, or a book with trees on the cover, or a book with a scene that takes place in the woods/forest/jungle For Want of a Christmas Miracle ~ 12/9/16 ~ ★★★★

7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day- Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) or read a book with a 'sweet' story or character. Bondage ~ 12/8/16 ~ ★★★★★

8. December 10-Human Rights Day - Read a book with a character who is a lawyer, or an activist or read a book with a person or persons on the cover. Exchange of Hearts ~ 12/5/16 ~ ★★★★★

9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day- Read a romance with a love triangle, or a book with a nosy character (who can't 'mind their own business'), or a book with a rude/obnoxious character (who can't 'mind their manners') or read a book that you picked randomly from your tbr, because you couldn't make up your mind ;) Enjoy the Dance ~ 12/6/16 ~ ★★★★

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! Wolfsong ~ 12/12/16 ~ ★★★★★

I'm in for the usual!

Completed!
2016 December Monthly Challenge
10/10

✔1. Starts with 'D'.
Dark Tempest 28 Dec

✔2. Published in December of any year.
From Sand and Ash 5 Dec

✔3. Read a book with over 100 reviews on Goodreads
Crooked Kingdom 14 Dec

✔4. Short book or a book set in Winter.
Winter Moon 3 Dec

✔5. A mystery or a book where a character is 'cross' or upset with someone/something.
Ever the Hunted 16 Dec

✔6. Green on the cover, or a book with trees on the cover.
The Gift 18 Dec


✔7. Set in the U.S.A.
Rock Chick 2 Dec

✔8. Read a book with a person or persons on the cover.
The Circle Gathers 8 Dec

✔9.Read a book that you picked randomly from your tbr, because you couldn't make up your mind ;)
A Promise of Fire 24 Dec

✔10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
The Alchemists of Loom 22 Dec

i'm in! =)

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Romance Readers 2016 December Monthly Challenge
Goal: 5

1. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'. Dark Needs at /Night's Edge 7/12/16

2. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in December of any year or read a book found on the shelves of an RRRC member that joined in December of any year. Link to member list, beginning with - December 2015

3. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Vicki Lewis Thompson, or by any author with her first or last name. Blonde with a Wand

4. December 21- Winter Solstice- Read a short book or a book set in Winter.

5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day- Read a mystery or a book where a character is 'cross' or upset with someone/something. The Lesser Dead 2/12/16

6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day- Read a book with green on the cover. Proven Guilty 21/12/16

7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day- Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated). Blood Rites 5/12/16

8. December 10-Human Rights Day - Read a book with a character who is a lawyer, or an activist or read a book with a person or persons on the cover. Dead Beat 16/12/16

9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day- Read a romance with a love triangle, or a book with a nosy character (who can't 'mind their own business'), or a book with a rude/obnoxious character (who can't 'mind their manners') or read a book that you picked randomly from your tbr, because you couldn't make up your mind ;) Real Vampires Have Curves 11/12/17

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

RRRC: December Monthly Challenge
10/10 read

1. D is for December - Dreaming of You 12/9 ★★★★★
2. Happy Anniversary! - Becoming a Legend 12/6 ★★★★
3. Featured Author Challenge - One Life to Lose 12/1 ★★★★
4. Winter Solstice - Holiday Sparks 12/2 ★★★★
5. Crossword Puzzle Day - Sinful Deeds 12/10 ★★★★★
6. Look for an Evergreen Day - Twelve Days 12/5 ★★★★★
7. National Maple Syrup Day - Max 12/4 ★★★★
8. Human Rights Day - Off the Rails 12/17 ★★★
9. Make Up Your Mind Day - Wife by Wednesday 12/30 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice - Moonshadow 12/3 ★★★★★

2016 December Monthly Challenge

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

2. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in December of any year or read a book found on the shelves of an RRRC member that joined in December of any year. Link to member list, beginning with - December 2015

3. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Vicki Lewis Thompson, or by any author with her first or last name. Vicki's backlist

Fun Facts about Vicki:
★ She writes romances about nerds, cowboys, and werewolves
★ She is the recipient of RWA’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award
★ She is the author of over 100 books
★ Disneyland is her joy and inspiration
★ She drives a yellow convertible

You may also read a book with a geek/nerd, or a cowboy/cowgirl, or a werewolf character or a romance book that has won any award or a book with over 100 reviews on Goodreads or a book set in California or a book that has the color yellow on the cover.

4. December 21- Winter Solstice- Read a short book or a book set in Winter.

5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day- Read a mystery or a book where a character is 'cross' or upset with someone/something. A Red Herring Without Mustard, alan bradley...finished~12.15.2016

6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day- Read a book with green on the cover, or a book with trees on the cover, or a book with a scene that takes place in the woods/forest/jungle Trick or Deceit, shelley freydont...finished~12.11.2016

7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day- Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) or read a book with a 'sweet' story or character.

8. December 10-Human Rights Day - Read a book with a character who is a lawyer, or an activist or read a book with a person or persons on the cover.

9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day- Read a romance with a love triangle, or a book with a nosy character (who can't 'mind their own business'), or a book with a rude/obnoxious character (who can't 'mind their manners') or read a book that you picked randomly from your tbr, because you couldn't make up your mind ;)

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

KRISSY'S SPOT
10/10 Completed

✔01. 'D' is for December: Dex in Blue(12/06)★★★
✔02. Happy Anniversary!: A Great and Terrible Beauty(12/07)★★
✔03. Featured Author Challenge: A Christmas Memory 1(12/06)★★★
✔04. December 21- Winter Solstice: A Christmas Hex(12/02)★★★★
✔05. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day: Blow Down(12/05)★★★★
✔06. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day: Halfway to the Grave(12/09)★★★★★
✔07. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day: Infinity(12/01)★★★★
✔08. December 10-Human Rights Day: A Fortunate Blizzard(12/04)★★★★
✔09. December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day: UnPrison(12/08)★★★★
✔10. Reader's Choice: Bitter Taffy(12/07)★★★

2016 December Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 12/1/16 to 12/31/16
9/10

1. 'D' is for December - Author's 1st starts with 'D' - Author Darynda Jones - Fifth Grave Past the Light - 12/13/16 ♥♥♥♥


2. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in December of any year or read a book found on the shelves of an RRRC member that joined in December of any year. Link to member list, beginning with - December 2015

3. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson - Set in California - Almost Perfect by Susan Mallery - 12/4/16 ♥♥♥
The fictional town of Fool’s Gold is located in California.


4. December 21- Winter Solstice - Set in winter - Because It's Christmas: The Christmas Basket\Merry Ex-Mas by Debbie Macomber - 12/17/16 ♥♥

5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day - Mystery - Mistletoe Murder by Leslie Meier - 12/20/16 ♥♥♥♥

6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day – Green on the cover - Grass/Mountains - Aunt Dimity Digs In by Nancy Atherton - 12/7/16 ♥♥♥


7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day - Set in the U.S.A. - Los Angeles, CA - Rock Addiction by Nalini Singh - 12/22/16 ♥♥♥♥

8. December 10-Human Rights Day - Person on cover - Undercover in the CEO's Bed by Coleen Kwan - 12/11/16 ♥♥♥♥


9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day - Rude/obnoxious character - Origin in Death by J.D. Robb - 12/8/16 ♥♥♥♥♥
Eve is definitely rude and impatient with everyone around her.

10. Reader's Choice – Any book - Cuff Me by Lauren Layne - 12/10/16 ♥♥♥♥

Finished 9 out of 10 - Challenge Closed 12/22/16

My spot

10/10 read

1. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D': Dead Witch Walking 8/12

2. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in December of any year: Downed 13/12

3. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson: Read a book with a werewolf character: Daring Fate 12/12

4. December 21- Winter Solstice- Read a short book or a book set in Winter: Stealing Christmas 1/12

5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day- Read a book where a character is 'cross' or upset with someone/something: An Abundance of Katherines 1/12 (upset his girlfriend dumped him)

6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day- Read a book with green on the cover: Born of Night 5/12

7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day- Read a book set in the U.S.A.: The Pleasure Slave 3/12

8. December 10-Human Rights Day - Read a book with a person or persons on the cover: Scandalous 7/12

9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day- Read a book with a nosy character (who can't 'mind their own business'), a rude/obnoxious character (who can't 'mind their manners'): Dead to the World 10/12 this book had a little of all, including the removed love triangle if you take into account the series so far but as there's only a paragraph where we see a bit of ex boyfriend drama and her barely talking of her feels etc I wouldn't count it. I find Sookie nosy as hell and Eric minus the curse is obnoxious as hell, a lot of the shifters are quite rude also)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing: The Copper Horse: Love 4/12

2016 December Monthly Challenge


1. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.
Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen
12/16
4 stars

2. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in December of any year or read a book found on the shelves of an RRRC member that joined in December of any year. Link to member list, beginning with - December 2015

3. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Vicki Lewis Thompson, or by any author with her first or last name. Vicki's backlist
You may also read a book with a geek/nerd, or a cowboy/cowgirl, or a werewolf character or a romance book that has won any award or a book with over 100 reviews on Goodreads or a book set in California or a book that has the color yellow on the cover.
Cry Wolf
12/15
4 stars

4. December 21- Winter Solstice- Read a short book or a book set in Winter.
Twelve Days of Christmas
12/9
4 stars

5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day- Read a mystery or a book where a character is 'cross' or upset with someone/something.
Shades of Twilight
12/13
4 stars

6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day- Read a book with green on the cover, or a book with trees on the cover, or a book with a scene that takes place in the woods/forest/jungle

7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day- Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) or read a book with a 'sweet' story or character.
Listen to Me
12/13
4 stars

8. December 10-Human Rights Day - Read a book with a character who is a lawyer, or an activist or read a book with a person or persons on the cover.
Overruled

9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day- Read a romance with a love triangle, or a book with a nosy character (who can't 'mind their own business'), or a book with a rude/obnoxious character (who can't 'mind their manners') or read a book that you picked randomly from your tbr, because you couldn't make up your mind ;)
Cold-Hearted Rake
12/14
3 stars

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Club Dead
12/17
4 stars

This month will be busy. I'm in for 5. Or so I thought... I'm upgrading to do them all!

Yay! I got them all done before Christmas!

2016 December Monthly Challenge - COMPLETED!!!

10/10 Read


✔️1. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D'. Dragons at Crumbling Castle: And Other Stories 12/18
✔️2. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in December Happy Holidays Vol. 1 12/1
✔️3. Featured Author Challenge - You may also read a book with a geek/nerd. Blame It on the Mistletoe, 12/3
✔️4. December 21- Winter Solstice- Read a short book or a book set in Winter. Syrah, 12/1
✔️5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day- Read a book where a character is 'cross' or upset with someone/something. Beard Science, 12/2
✔️6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day- Read a book book with a scene that takes place in the woods/forest. Grin and Beard It, 12/1
✔️7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day- Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) or read a book with a 'sweet' story or character. Unwrapping Hank, 12/2
✔️8. December 10-Human Rights Day - Read a book with a character who is an activist or read a book with a person or persons on the cover. You Belong With Me 12/21
✔️9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day- Read a romance with a book with a nosy character (who can't 'mind their own business'), or a book with a rude/obnoxious character (who can't 'mind their manners') Crazy Little Thing, 12/8
✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! Headstrong: 52 Women Who Changed Science-and the World, 12/5

2016 December Monthly Challenge

0/5


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

2. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in December of any year or read a book found on the shelves of an RRRC member that joined in December of any year. Link to member list, beginning with - December 2015

3. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Vicki Lewis Thompson, or by any author with her first or last name. Vicki's backlist

Fun Facts about Vicki:
★ She writes romances about nerds, cowboys, and werewolves
★ She is the recipient of RWA’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award
★ She is the author of over 100 books
★ Disneyland is her joy and inspiration
★ She drives a yellow convertible

You may also read a book with a geek/nerd, or a cowboy/cowgirl, or a werewolf character or a romance book that has won any award or a book with over 100 reviews on Goodreads or a book set in California or a book that has the color yellow on the cover.

4. December 21- Winter Solstice- Read a short book or a book set in Winter.

5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day- Read a mystery or a book where a character is 'cross' or upset with someone/something.

6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day- Read a book with green on the cover, or a book with trees on the cover, or a book with a scene that takes place in the woods/forest/jungle

7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day- Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) or read a book with a 'sweet' story or character.

8. December 10-Human Rights Day - Read a book with a character who is a lawyer, or an activist or read a book with a person or persons on the cover.

9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day- Read a romance with a love triangle, or a book with a nosy character (who can't 'mind their own business'), or a book with a rude/obnoxious character (who can't 'mind their manners') or read a book that you picked randomly from your tbr, because you couldn't make up your mind ;)

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

I'm in.

2016 December Monthly Challenge

Completed 10/10

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

The Diabolic by S.J. Kincaid
- 04/12/2016

✔ 2. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in December of any year

by Nora Roberts - 11/12/2016

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson: You may also read a book with a werewolf character

by Lauren Dane - 01/12/2016

✔ 4. December 21- Winter Solstice- Read a short book

by Eve Langlais - 06/12/2016

✔ 5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day- Read a book where a character is 'cross' or upset with someone/something.

by Eve Langlais - 07/12/2016

✔ 6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day- Read a book with trees on the cover

by Alexandra Sirowy - 03/12/2016

✔ 7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day- Read a book with a 'sweet' character.

by Nora Roberts - 10/12/2016

✔ 8. December 10-Human Rights Day - Read a book with a character who is a lawyer, or an activist or read a book with a person or persons on the cover.

by John Grisham - 02/12/2016

✔ 9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day- Read a book with a rude/obnoxious character (who can't 'mind their manners') or read a book that you picked randomly from your tbr, because you couldn't make up your mind ;) (fits both options :) )

by Eve Langlais - 12/12/2016

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

by Paige Tyler - 05/12/2016

2016 December Monthly Challenge

0/10 read

1. 'D' is for December: Descended by Rose Devereux
2. Happy Anniversary!: Yes, Please by Willow Summers
3. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson: Beauty And The Bookworm by Nick Pageant
4. December 21- Winter Solstice: Zero Factor by Stacy Gail
5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day-: Untamed Hunger by Cyndi Friberg
6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day: The Billionaire's Voice by J.S. Scott

7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day- Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) or read a book with a 'sweet' story or character.

8. December 10-Human Rights Day: Animus by Ophelia Bell
9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day: First Position by Quenby Olson

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

2016 December Monthly Challenge
01 December to 31 December

0/10 Read

1. 'D' is for December: Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole

2. Happy Anniversary!: Cornering Carmen by S.E. Smith

3. Featured Author Challenge: Hungry Like the Wolf by Pagie Tyler

4. December 21- Winter Solstice: Kissing Under the Mistletoe by Bella Andre

5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day: Midnight Awakening by Lara Adrian

6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day: Hunted by a Jaguar by Felicity Heaton

7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day: Shadow by Laurann Dohner

8. December 10-Human Rights Day: Something About You by Julie James

9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day: The Accidental Countess by Valerie Bowman

10. Reader's Choice: Shadowed by Rebecca Zanetti

8/8 ~ finished Dec 24th


Read a book that starts with 'D'.
Dirty Angel by Barbara Elsborg ~ 12/7/16 ~ 4★

Read a book that was published in December.
Luke's Present by Sue Brown ~ 12/22/16 ~ 3.5★

Read a book with a werewolf character.
Worth the Trouble by Lyra Evans ~ 12/13/16 ~ 4★

Read a short book.
Bargaining by Rhianne Aile ~ 12/1/16 ~ 3★

Read a book with green on the cover.
Shintarou's Way by Eve ~ 12/3/16 ~ 3★

Read a book set in the U.S.A.
Push by Sean Michael ~ 12/24/16 ~ 3.5★

Read a book with a character who is an activist.
Cold Fusion by Harper Fox ~ 12/3/16 ~ 3.5★

Read any book of your choosing!
Lock and Key by Z. Allora ~ 12/17/16 ~ 3★

2016 December Monthly Challenge
10/10

✓. 'D' is for December:
Driven by Lori Sjoberg (09/12) ★★★

✓. Happy Anniversary - Wait for It by Mariana Zapata (11/12) ★★★★★

✓. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson:
The Geek Tycoon (02/12) ★★★
Tender is the Nerd (03/12) ★★★
It's All Geek to Me (04/12) ★★★
A Nerd to Remember (04/12) ★★★

✓. December 21 - Winter Solstice -
If I Return by Sawyer Bennett (01/12) ★★★★

✓. December 21 - Crossword Puzzle Day -
Beauty and the Blitz by Sosie Frost (12/12) ★★★★

✓. December 19 - Look for an Evergreen Day -
Protecting What's His by Tessa Bailey (06/12) ★★★★★

✓. December 17 - National Maple Syrup Day -
Bossy Christmas Party: A Steamy Older Man CEO Office Romance by Mia Madison (09/12) ★★★

✓. December 10 - Human Rights Day -
Something About You by Julie James (04/12) ★★★★★

✓. December 31 - Make Up Your Mind Day -
Prick by Sabrina Paige (09/12) ★★★

✓. Reader's Choice - Professed by Nicola Rendell (11/12) ★★★

5/10

1. D for December - Dark Rivers of the Heart by Dean Koontz ☆☆☆☆ December 25th

2. Happy Anniversary - The Ugly Dachshund by G.B. Stern

3. Vicki Lewis Thompson - Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson

4. Winter Solstice - Alicia by Lisi Harrison

5. Crossword puzzle day - Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult ☆☆☆☆☆ December 4th

6. Look for an evergreen day - Mistletoe & Magic by Lynsay Sands

7. National maple syrup day - The Cat Who Turned On and Off by Lilian Jackson Braun

8. Hunan rights day - Miss Julia Meets Her Match by Ann B. Ross ☆☆☆☆ December 11th

9. Make up your mind day t- The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks ☆☆☆☆ December 6th

10. Reader's Choice - High Five by Janet Evanovich **** December 26th

2016 December Monthly Challenge
7/? Read

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

2. Happy Anniversary!:
Read a book that was published in December of any year
Come and Get Us

3. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson: Read a book written by Vicki Lewis Thompson.

4. December 21- Winter Solstice-
Read a short book or a book set in Winter. Three Truths and a Lie Read: 12/6/16

5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day-
Read a mystery or a book where a character is 'cross' or upset with someone/something. The Haunting of Hotel LaBelle Read 12/9/16

6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day-
Read a book with green on the cover, or a book with trees on the cover, or a book with a scene that takes place in the woods/forest/jungle The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon Read: 12/1/16

7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day-
Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) or read a book with a 'sweet' story or character. When All The Girls Have Gone Read: 12/6/16

8. December 10-Human Rights Day -
Read a book with a character who is a lawyer, or an activist or read a book with a person or persons on the cover. The Maze Read: 12/2/16

9. December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day-
Read a romance with a love triangle, or a book with a nosy character (who can't 'mind their own business'), or a book with a rude/obnoxious character (who can't 'mind their manners') or read a book that you picked randomly from your tbr, because you couldn't make up your mind. Storm Warning Read: 12/4/16

10. Reader's Choice
Read any book of your choosing! Behind Closed Doors Read 12/3/16

2016 December Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1st - December 31st
Completed: 8/8 - DONE

✔1. 'D' is for December: Dukes to the Left of Me, Princes to the Right by Kieran Kramer (10/12) ****
✔2. Happy Anniversary!: Wait for It by Mariana Zapata (24/12) ****
✔3. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson: Force of Temptation by Suzanne Wright (18/12) ***
✔4. December 21- Winter Solstice: Rock Courtship by Nalini Singh (26/12) ***
✔7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day: Blood in the Water by Cynthia Rayne (27/12) *****
✔8. December 10-Human Rights Day: The Count's Prize by Christina Hollis (10/12) ***
✔9. December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day: A Veil of Vines by Tillie Cole (31/12) ***
✔10. Reader's Choice: When a Lioness Snarls by Eve Langlais (11/12) ****

I'm in! :)

2016 December Monthly Challenge

1. 'D' is for December:
2. Happy Anniversary!:
3. Featured Author Challenge:
4. December 21- Winter Solstice:
5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day:
6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day:
7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day:
8. December 10-Human Rights Day:
9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day:
10. Reader's Choice:

I'm in.


2016 December Monthly Challenge


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

2. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in December of any year or read a book found on the shelves of an RRRC member that joined in December of any year. Link to member list, beginning with - December 2015

3. You may also read a book with a geek/nerd, or a cowboy/cowgirl, or a werewolf character or a romance book that has won any award or a book with over 100 reviews on Goodreads or a book set in California or a book that has the color yellow on the cover.

4. Winter Solstice- Read a short book or a book set in Winter.

5. Crossword Puzzle- Read a mystery or a book where a character is 'cross' or upset with someone/something.

6. Look for an Evergreen- Read a book with green on the cover, or a book with trees on the cover, or a book with a scene that takes place in the woods/forest/jungle

7. National Maple Syrup- Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) or read a book with a 'sweet' story or character.

8. Human Rights - Read a book with a character who is a lawyer, or an activist or read a book with a person or persons on the cover.

9. Make Up Your Mind- Read a romance with a love triangle, or a book with a nosy character (who can't 'mind their own business'), or a book with a rude/obnoxious character (who can't 'mind their manners') or read a book that you picked randomly from your tbr, because you couldn't make up your mind ;)

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

December 2016 Monthly Challenge
Dec. 1, 2016 - Dec. 31, 2016
2/10 Read

1. D is for December - The Darkest Pleasure by Gena Showalter

2. Happy Anniversary, Rebekah! - Before We Kiss by Susan Mallery

3. Featured Author Vicki Lewis Thompson - My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows

4. Winter Solstice - The Trouble with Mistletoe by Jill Shalvis

5. Crossword Puzzle Day - Broken Prince by Erin Watt

6. Look for an Evergreen Day - Grin and Beard It by Penny Reid

7. National Maple Syrup Day - Kulti by Mariana Zapata

8. Human Rights Day - Heat Wave by Karina Halle

9. Make Up Your Mind Day - Reborn by C.C. Hunter

Reader's Choice: The Score by Elle Kennedy

I've been a member here for a while, but never joined a challenge - I will have to have a look into my selections and will probably just aim for 3 to start, but I will reserve my spot here and complete my list later tonight :)

7/3

1. 'D' is for December: A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens ✔ 12.12.16 ★★★★

2. Happy Anniversary!: P.S. I Love You by Cecelia Ahern found on Avid Reader and Geek Girl's shelves

3. Featured Author Challenge - Unexpected Fate by Harper Sloan ✔ 8.12.16 ★★★★

4. December 21- Winter Solstice- Beg by C.D. Reiss ✔ 28.12.16 ★★★★★

5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day- A Corner of White by Jaclyn Moriarty

6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day- Read a book with green on the cover, or a book with trees on the cover, or a book with a scene that takes place in the woods/forest/jungle The First Christmas Tree by Henry Van Dyke ✔ 13.12.16 ★★

7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day- Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) or read a book with a 'sweet' story or character. Bleeding Love by Harper Sloan ✔ 29.12.16 ★★★★★

8. December 10-Human Rights Day - No More Mr. Nice Guy by Amy Andrews ✔ 29.12.16 ★★★★★

9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day- Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus ✔ 31.12.16 ★★★★★

Melissa wrote: "I've been a member here for a while, but never joined a challenge - I will have to have a look into my selections and will probably just aim for 3 to start, but I will reserve my spot here and comp..."

Welcome Melissa! I hope you enjoy your first challenge!

I in, I will go for 5, it's a short month with all the celebrations and family visits.
Completed 10/5
DONE! YAY!


1. 'D' is for December:
- The Darkest Craving by Gena Showalter - 12/07
2. Happy Anniversary!:
- Dukes Prefer Blondes - first published 29 Dec 2015 - 12/02
3. Featured Author Challenge:
- Water Bound - set in California - 12/13
4. December 21- Winter Solstice:
- Web of Deceit - very short web story - 12/07
5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day:
- Poison - 90% of the story is about how upset Fin is about the new situation - 12/07
6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day:
- Heart of Steel - green on the cover - 12/11
7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day:
- Spider's Bargain - set in an alternate US - 12/08
8. December 10-Human Rights Day:
- Riveted - person on the cover - 12/17
9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day:
- Here There Be Monsters - 12/19
10. Reader's Choice
- Grace of Small Magics by Ilona Andrews - 12/12

Quick question before I select my books, do all have to be romance? I read a lot of different genres...

Hi Melissa,
No, all of your books do not need to be romances- any genre is fine :)

2016 December Monthly Challenge

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

2. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in December of any year or read a book found on the shelves of an RRRC member that joined in December of any year. Link to member list, beginning with - December 2015

3. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson: 5,000 Words Per Hour: Write Faster, Write Smarter 12/28/16 (106 reviews, as of now)

4. December 21- Winter Solstice- Six Figure Author: Using Data to Sell Books 12/12/16

5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day- Turbo Twenty-Three 12/10/16

6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day- One False Note 12/12/16



7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day- Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) or read a book with a 'sweet' story or character.

8. December 10-Human Rights Day - Read a book with a character who is a lawyer, or an activist or read a book with a person or persons on the cover.

9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day- Read a romance with a love triangle, or a book with a nosy character (who can't 'mind their own business'), or a book with a rude/obnoxious character (who can't 'mind their manners') or read a book that you picked randomly from your tbr, because you couldn't make up your mind ;)

10. Reader's Choice: In Too Deep 12/25/16

1. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'.-Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keys 12/14

2. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in December of any year or read a book found on the shelves of an RRRC member that joined in December of any year. Link to member list, beginning with - December 2015

3. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Vicki Lewis Thompson, or by any author with her first or last name. Vicki's backlist

Fun Facts about Vicki:
★ She writes romances about nerds, cowboys, and werewolves
★ She is the recipient of RWA’s Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award
★ She is the author of over 100 books
★ Disneyland is her joy and inspiration
★ She drives a yellow convertible

You may also read a book with a geek/nerd, or a cowboy/cowgirl, or a werewolf character or a romance book that has won any award or a book with over 100 reviews on Goodreads or a book set in California or a book that has the color yellow on the cover.

4. December 21- Winter Solstice- Read a short book or a book set in Winter.-A Secret Affair by Barbara Taylor Bradford 12/08

5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day- Read a mystery or a book where a character is 'cross' or upset with someone/something. Amanda by Antoinette Stocckenberg 12/13

6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day- Read a book with green on the cover, or a book with trees on the cover, or a book with a scene that takes place in the woods/forest/jungle-Tess by Antoinette Stockenberg 12/10

7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day- Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) or read a book with a 'sweet' story or character.

8. December 10-Human Rights Day - Read a book with a character who is a lawyer, or an activist or read a book with a person or persons on the cover.--The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson December 5

9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day- Read a romance with a love triangle, or a book with a nosy character (who can't 'mind their own business'), or a book with a rude/obnoxious character (who can't 'mind their manners') or read a book that you picked randomly from your tbr, because you couldn't make up your mind ;)--The Serpent King by Jeff Zentner 12/08

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

I'm in for 5 this time.

2016 December Monthly Challenge

Challenge Accepted: December 1, 2016
Challenge (hopefully) Completed: December 31, 2016

1. 'D' is for December: Read a book that starts with 'D' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'D'. by Amelita Rae 12-11-16

2. Happy Anniversary!: Read a book that was published in December of any year Making It Work by Sean Michael 12-18-16

3. Featured Author Challenge - Vicki Lewis Thompson: Read a book written by Vicki Lewis Thompson A Werewolf in Manhattan 12-15-16

4. December 21- Winter Solstice- Read a book set in Winter. His Fairy Godfather by Cate Ashwood 12-2-16

5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day- Read a book where a character is 'cross' or upset with someone. Reclaiming by Sean Michael 12-3-16

6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day- Read a book with trees on the cover by Roan Parrish 12-10-16

7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day- Read a book set in the U.S.A. (where syrup originated) Race Against Time by Stormy Glenn 12-3-16

8. December 10-Human Rights Day - Read with a person on the cover. The Closet Boy by Sean Michael 12-1-16

9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day- Read a book with a rude/obnoxious character (who can't 'mind their manners') All the Things I Didn't See by Cindy Sutherland 12-2-16 (Evan was rude!)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! Ben and Shiloh by John Inman 12-5-16

2016 December Monthly Challenge
Duration: December 1 - December 31, 2016

Complete = 10 / 10

1. 'D' is for December: Dead Heat by Patricia Briggs - 12/31
2. Happy Anniversary!: Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs (on Avid Reader and Geek Girl's tbr; she joined RRRC on Dec 31, 2015) - 12/21
3. Featured Author Challenge: Morning Star by Pierce Brown (4,603 on day finished) - 12/6
4. December 21- Winter Solstice: The Gift of a Lifetime by Melissa Hill (takes place in Winter) - 12/6
5. December 21- Crossword Puzzle Day: Fair Game by Patricia Briggs (lots of mystery, lots of cross people) - 12/12
6. December 19 -Look for an Evergreen Day: Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas (green on cover and scene in the forest) - 12/10
7. December 17- National Maple Syrup Day: River Marked by Patricia Briggs (takes place in USA) - 12/11
8. December 10-Human Rights Day: Warrior's Cross by Madeleine Urban (person on cover) - 12/18
9.December 31- Make Up Your Mind Day: My Best Friend's Stepfather by Opal Carew (has love triangle) - 12/11
10. Reader's Choice: Uncommon Emotions - 12/23