Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

2014 July Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread

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

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

2. Member of the Month: Nichole - Nichole has been a member of the RRRC since December 2011. Here is the link to Nichole's shelves -https://www.goodreads.com/review/list.... Please read a book from any of Nichole's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in July of any year.

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

Facts about Jamaica:
★ Jamaica entered its first Olympic Winter Games in 1988 with a bobsled team (immortalized in the film Cool Runnings).
★ Jamaica was known as "Xaymaca" before Europeans landed on the island, a name meaning "Land of Wood and Water" or the "Land of Springs."
★ Ian Fleming, author of the James Bond series, lived in Jamaica and set many of his Bond novels on the island.

You can also read a book about a sports team or competition, or that takes place at the Olympics, or has a character trying something new. Or read a book with trees or water on the cover. Or read a book with spies or covert activities.

4. Disobedience Day (July 3): Read a book with a whip or cuffs on the cover, or a book where a character gets punished or goes to jail, or is/was in trouble with the law.

5. U.S. Independence Day (July 4): Read a book with a hero/heroine who loves their independence or who has an explosive temper, or a book with red, white, or blue on the cover.

6. Nude Recreation Week (July 7-13): Read a book where a character is in public without clothes or does an activity in the nude usually done wearing clothes, or a book with a nude model on the cover, or read a book with a scene on the cover of a place that you could be nude...e.g. a beach, bathtub, bed, etc.

7. Barbershop Music Appreciation Day (July 13): Read a book with a character who likes music, or a book with 4 words in the title, or the fourth book in a series (barbershop quartet).

8. National Junk Food Day (July 21): Read a book you consider a guilty pleasure, or that you could scarf down in one sitting, or has a cover with food on it.

9. Amelia Earhart Day (July 24): Read a book that disappeared into your TBR (on your shelf longer than a year), or that features a female character in a male-dominated profession.

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

Challenge Duration: July 1 to July 31, 2014

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

When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s. Please repost your progress as it helps when updating.

Happy Reading!

Participants List
65 participants

Angie
April
Arena
Barbara ★
Becky ♡The Bookworm♡
Beth
Bookchaser
Breann
Catherine
Celeste
Cheryl
Dana
❁ Danielle
Dawn 
Elke
Ella
Erin
Ethel
Fran
Gea
Hina
Juana "Darkness"
Julianna
Julie
KarenF
~KarenH~
Katie
Kendra
Laila Jane 
Lama
Laurie
Laurla
~Leslie~
Lily
Logan
Lynne
Maggie
Mary Ann
Mave
~Melissa~
MountainKat
Nadine
Nay Nay
Netanella
Nichole
Nicola
Ora
Penney
Poongothai
★Rachael★
Ranzes Ryne
Rissa
Sallie(Shuga)
Sassafrass
Shan
Sheila
Shelby
Stephanie
❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Styxx Anaxkolasiღ♥ღ
Susan A
Tammie
Tayajay
Tina Theresa
Turtlecollector
Ty

Finishers List
54 finishers

10 books

Fran
Celeste
Suzanne
Katie
Ora
Elizabeth
Nadine
Anja
Susan A
Netanella
Ethel
Rissa
Laurie
Lynne
Joann
Laurla
Ranzes Ryne
Juana "Darkness"
Bookchaser
Arena
Ty
Hina
Susan
Tina Theresa
Penney
Tammie
Dawn
★Rachael★
Nay Nay
Logan
MountainKat
Barbara ★
Maggie
~KarenH~
Shan
Turtlecollector
Valorie
Dana

9 books

❤Stephanie ღ♥ღMrs Styxx Anaxkolasiღ♥ღ
Angie

8 books

❁ Danielle
KarenF
Lily
Deborah

7 books

Sheila
BJ Rose

6 books

Mave

5 books

Mary Ann
Laila Jane
Elke
Gea
April
Julianna
Daffodil

Reserved

I'm in for 10!

10/10 books completed

1. 'J' is for July: Dirty Deeds by S.E. Jakes - finished 7/21
2. Member of the Month - Nichole: Night Pleasures - finished 7/31
3. Geography - Jamaica: My Fair Captain - finished 7/18
4. Disobedience Day: Sinner's Gin - finished 7/17
5. U.S. Independence Day: Come Away with Me - finished 7/25
6. Nude Recreation Week: Public Display of Everything - finished 7/3
7. Barbershop Music Appreciation Day: Beyond the Highland Mist - finished 7/15
8. National Junk Food Day: Sticks & Stones - finished 7/10
9. Amelia Earhart Day: Kiss of Steel - finished 7/8
10. Reader's Choice: If I Stay - finished 7/9

I am in!

2014 July Monthly Challenge
10/10

1. 'J' is for July: Beautiful Oblivion Jamie McGuire 07/07
2. Member of the Month: Obsidian Jennifer L. Armentrout 07/17
3. Geography: The Tycoon's Secret Affair Maya Banks 07/05
4. Disobedience Day (July 3): The Promise Kristen Ashley 07/12
5. U.S. Independence Day (July 4): Go With Me Elyssa Patrick 07/07
6. Nude Recreation Week (July 7-13): The Ruin of a Rogue Miranda Neville 07/18
7. Barbershop Music Appreciation Day (July 13): A Night to Surrender Tessa Dare 07/08
8. National Junk Food Day (July 21): Proving Paul's Promise Tammy Falkner 07/05
9. Amelia Earhart Day (July 24): Who Wants to Marry a Doctor? Abigail Sharpe 07/04
10. Reader's Choice: The Escape Mary Balogh 07/03

No, no no! How can it be time for July's challenge already?!

I'm in for 10!

Definitely in! :)

Romance Readers Reading Challenges - 2014 July Monthly Challenge 0/10 read

1. 'J' is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J' . Hunter of Demons

2. Member of the Month: Nichole - Nichole has been a member of the RRRC since December 2011. Here is the link to Nichole's shelves -https://www.goodreads.com/review/list.... Please read a book from any of Nichole's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in July of any year. Winter Warmers

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

Facts about Jamaica:
★ Jamaica entered its first Olympic Winter Games in 1988 with a bobsled team (immortalized in the film Cool Runnings).
★ Jamaica was known as "Xaymaca" before Europeans landed on the island, a name meaning "Land of Wood and Water" or the "Land of Springs."
★ Ian Fleming, author of the James Bond series, lived in Jamaica and set many of his Bond novels on the island.

You can also read a book about a sports team or competition , or that takes place at the Olympics, or has a character trying something new. Or read a book with trees or water on the cover . Or read a book with spies or covert activities. Tigerland

4. Disobedience Day (July 3): Read a book with a whip or cuffs on the cover , or a book where a character gets punished or goes to jail, or is/was in trouble with the law. Don't Try This at Home

5. U.S. Independence Day (July 4): Read a book with a hero/heroine who loves their independence or who has an explosive temper, or a book with red, white, or blue on the cover . Double Down

6. Nude Recreation Week (July 7-13): Read a book where a character is in public without clothes or does an activity in the nude usually done wearing clothes, or a book with a nude model on the cover, or read a book with a scene on the cover of a place that you could be nude...e.g. a beach, bathtub, bed, etc. Apollo's Curse

7. Barbershop Music Appreciation Day (July 13): Read a book with a character who likes music, or a book with 4 words in the title, or the fourth book in a series (barbershop quartet) . The Knight and The Beast

8. National Junk Food Day (July 21): Read a book you consider a guilty pleasure, or that you could scarf down in one sitting , or has a cover with food on it. In Your Eyes

9. Amelia Earhart Day (July 24): Read a book that disappeared into your TBR (on your shelf longer than a year), or that features a female character in a male-dominated profession . Criss Cross

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

Holding my normal spot :D - COMPLETE


10/10

1. "J" is for July - The Backup Boyfriend by River Jaymes (7/17) ★★★★★
2. Member of the Month - Moonlight (7/1) ★★★★★
3. Geography - eXtreme Homecoming (7/21) ★★★★
4. Disobedience Day - Voodoo 'n' Vice (7/18) ★★★★★
5. U.S. Independence Day - Stars & Stripes (7/6) ★★★★★
6. Nude Recreation Week - The Nourisher (7/17) ★★
7. Barbershop Music Appreciation Day - When Sean Loves Rusty (7/3) ★★★★
8. National Junk Food Day - Lux Ex Tenebris (7/15) ★★★★★
9. Amelia Earhart Day - The Ex Games (7/31) ★★★½
10. Choice - The Locker Room (7/18) ★★★★½

2014 July Monthly Challenge

0/10 Completed

01. 'J' is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Rejar by Dara Joy
OR

02. Member of the Month: Nichole - Nichole has been a member of the RRRC since December 2011. Please read a book from any of Nichole's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in July of any year.
This Is All I Ask by Lynn Kurland
OR
To Catch an Heiress by Julia Quinn
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Jamaica.
You can also read a book about a sports team or competition, or that takes place at the Olympics, or has a character trying something new. Or read a book with trees or water on the cover. Or read a book with spies or covert activities.
Total Rush by Deirdre Martin
OR
The Promise by Robyn Carr
04. Disobedience Day (July 3): Read a book with a whip or cuffs on the cover, or a book where a character gets punished or goes to jail, or is/was in trouble with the law.
The Chance by Robyn Carr
OR
The Skypirate by Justine Davis
05. U.S. Independence Day (July 4): Read a book with a hero/heroine who loves their independence or who has an explosive temper, or a book with red, white, or blue on the cover.
The Marriage Pact by Linda Lael Miller
OR
Baby, Come Home by Stephanie Bond
OR
The Mystery Woman by Amanda Quick
OR
The Handmaiden's Necklace by Kat Martin
06. Nude Recreation Week (July 7-13): Read a book where a character is in public without clothes or does an activity in the nude usually done wearing clothes, or a book with a nude model on the cover, or read a book with a scene on the cover of a place that you could be nude...e.g. a beach, bathtub, bed, etc.
The Sweetheart Rules by Shirley Jump
OR
Just This Once by Rosalind James
07. Barbershop Music Appreciation Day (July 13): Read a book with a character who likes music, or a book with 4 words in the title, or the fourth book in a series (barbershop quartet).
A Time For Home by Alexis Morgan
OR
Slightly Tempted by Mary Balogh
OR
Love Irresistibly by Julie James
08. National Junk Food Day (July 21): Read a book you consider a guilty pleasure, or that you could scarf down in one sitting, or has a cover with food on it.
Full House by Janet Evanovich (toaster waffles)
OR
He Loves Lucy by Susan Donovan (cupcakes)
OR
The Sheriff's Second Chance by Michelle Celmer (milkshakes)
09. Amelia Earhart Day (July 24): Read a book that disappeared into your TBR (on your shelf longer than a year), or that features a female character in a male-dominated profession.
Takedown Twenty by Janet Evanovich (bounty hunter)
OR
Unraveled by C.J. Barry (scientist)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.


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1. 'J' is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'. Blood on the Vine, jessica fletcher

2. Member of the Month: Nichole - Nichole has been a member of the RRRC since December 2011. Here is the link to Nichole's shelves -https://www.goodreads.com/review/list.... Please read a book from any of Nichole's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in July of any year. Animal Magnetism, jill shalvis

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Jamaica. James Bond: Dr. No, ian fleming

4. Disobedience Day (July 3): Read a book with a whip or cuffs on the cover, or a book where a character gets punished or goes to jail, or is/was in trouble with the law. Heat Stroke, rachel caine

5. U.S. Independence Day (July 4): Read a book with a hero/heroine who loves their independence or who has an explosive temper, or a book with red, white, or blue on the cover. Fish Out of Water, maryjanice davidson

6. Nude Recreation Week (July 7-13): Read a book where a character is in public without clothes or does an activity in the nude usually done wearing clothes, or a book with a nude model on the cover, or read a book with a scene on the cover of a place that you could be nude...e.g. a beach, bathtub, bed, etc. Adrift on St. John, rebecca m hale

7. Barbershop Music Appreciation Day (July 13): Read a book with a character who likes music, or a book with 4 words in the title, or the fourth book in a series (barbershop quartet). Frozen Heat, richard castle finished~07.17.2014

8. National Junk Food Day (July 21): Read a book you consider a guilty pleasure, or that you could scarf down in one sitting, or has a cover with food on it. Top Secret Twenty-One, janet evanovich finished~07.20.2014

9. Amelia Earhart Day (July 24): Read a book that disappeared into your TBR (on your shelf longer than a year), or that features a female character in a male-dominated profession. 2 Bodies for the Price of 1, stephanie bond

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. The Undead Pool, kim harrison...finished~07.22.2014

I'm in, will post in a bit ...

8/8 ~~ finished July 24th


'J' is for July: Nothing Serious by Jay Northcote ~~ Read 07/16/14 ~ 3.5★
Geography: Daylight Again by S.E. Jakes ~~ Read 07/15/14 ~ 4★
U.S. Independence Day (July 4): Another Man's Treasure by Lisa Henry & J.A. Rock ~~ Read 07/24/14 ~ 4★
Nude Recreation Week (July 7-13): Stay by Riley Hart ~~ Read 07/13/14 ~ 4★
Barbershop Music Appreciation Day (July 13): Public Display of Everything by Cara Dee ~~ Read 07/05/14 ~ 4★
National Junk Food Day (July 21): Hooch & Cake by Heidi Cullinan ~~ Read 07/03/14 ~ 4★
Amelia Earhart Day (July 24): Out of the Shadow by Carol Lynne ~~ Read 07/13/14 ~ 3★
Reader's Choice: Bone Rider by J. Fally ~~ Read 07/18/14 ~ 5★

I'm in!

I'm in. I'll post later.

I'm in!

July Monthly Challenge
0/? Read

1. 'J' is for July:Cat Johnson-Black Cat
2. Member of the Month: Nichole -July- The Taking
3. Geography:Jamaica- snowboarding competition- The Ex Games
4. Disobedience Day (July 3):Handcuffs and Ball Gags
5. U.S. Independence Day (July 4): red and white on cover- If I Return
6. Nude Recreation Week (July 7-13):nude guy on cover- An Indecent Proposition Part II
7. Barbershop Music Appreciation Day (July 13): Public Display of Everything
8. National Junk Food Day (July 21):short- #First Impressions #Second Chances
9. Amelia Earhart Day (July 24):on tbr over a year- The Theory of Attraction
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

I'm in for 10
1. 'J' is for July: - Just Take My Heart
2.Member of the Month: Nichole - Seduction & Scandal
3.Geography: water on the cover- Hex Hall
4. Disobedience Day (July 3):- By His Majesty's Grace
5. U.S. Independence Day (July 4)- Daniel's Desire
6. Nude Recreation Week (July 7-13):- Tempted
7. Barbershop Music Appreciation Day (July 13)- The Secret of Ella and Micha
8. National Junk Food Day (July 21):.- The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake
9. Amelia Earhart Day (July 24): - Descent into Dust
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice- Kiss Me If You Can

Finished 10/10
1. 'J' is for July: Beautiful Ruins, Jess Walter DONE 7/27
2. Member of the Month: A Rogue by Any Other Name, //Sarah MacLean DONE 7/4
3. Geography: To the Brink, Cindy Gerard DONE 7/10
4. Disobedience Day (July 3): True Confessions, Rachel Gipson DONE 7/3
5. U.S. Independence Day (July 4): The Collector, Nora Roberts DONE 7/30
6. Nude Recreation Week (July 7-13): Message in a Bottle, Nicholas Sparks DONE 7/23
7. Barbershop Music Appreciation Day (July 13): The Last Honest Woman, Nora Roberts DONE 7/19
8. National Junk Food Day (July 21): Finding It, Cora Carmack DONE 7/5
9. Amelia Earhart Day (July 24): Blue Smoke, Nora Roberts DONE 7/13
10. Reader's Choice: Letting Go, Maya Banks DONE 7/11

I'm in as well! Thanks for getting this set up early so we can pick our books!

I'm in 10/10 Read

1. 'J' is for July: Dangerous Ground by Josh Lanyon 7/21 ★★★
2. Member of the Month: Nichole - Pub July of any year. Apple Polisher 7/1 ★★★★
3. Geography: Show Me Yours 7/3 ★★★★★
4. Disobedience Day (July 3): was in trouble with the law. Diversion 7/12 ★★★★
5. U.S. Independence Day (July 4): Straight Shooter7/3 ★★★★
6. Nude Recreation Week (July 7-13): In Your Eyes 7/16 ★★★
7. Barbershop Music Appreciation Day (July 13): 4th in series Knitter in His Natural Habitat 7/1 ★★★★
8. National Junk Food Day (Jul6 21): Mr. Jaguar 7/19 ★★★
9. Amelia Earhart Day (July 24): Longer than a year One Breath One Bullet 7/21 ★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Wallflower7/2 ★★★★

2014 July Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1st July - 31st July
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'J' is for July: Meet Me at the Cupcake Café by Jenny Colgan

Member of the Month: Edge of Dawn by Lara Adrian

Geography: covert activities - Stars & Stripes by Abigail Roux

Disobedience Day: Read a book with a whip or cuffs on the cover, or a book where a character gets punished or goes to jail, or is/was in trouble with the law.

Independence Day: blue on the cover - Shadowed by Evangeline Anderson

Nude Recreation Week: nude guy on cover - The Playful Prince by Michelle M. Pillow

Barbershop Music Appreciation Day: 4 words in the title - On the Plus Side by Tabatha Vargo

National Junk Food Day: Scarf down in one sitting - Marked by Midnight by Lara Adrian

Amelia Earhart Day : Read a book that disappeared into your TBR (on your shelf longer than a year), or that features a female character in a male-dominated profession.

Reader's Choice:

The way the rest of my month is stacking up, I think I am going to call this one done at 7 books. Sorry I forgot to keep track of date finished.



July Monthly Challenge - RR
7/10 Finished


1. 'J' is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Fatal Error by J.A. Jance ✔

2. Member of the Month: Nichole - Nichole has been a member of the RRRC since December 2011. Here is the link to Nichole's shelves -https://www.goodreads.com/review/list.... Please read a book from any of Nichole's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in July of any year.

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Jamaica.
You can also read a book about a sports team or competition, or that takes place at the Olympics, or has a character trying something new. Or read a book with trees or water on the cover. Or read a book with spies or covert activities.

4. Disobedience Day (July 3): Read a book with a whip or cuffs on the cover, or a book where a character gets punished or goes to jail, or is/was in trouble with the law.
Cross and Burn by Val McDermid ✔
(Tony gets arrested)

5. U.S. Independence Day (July 4): Read a book with a hero/heroine who loves their independence or who has an explosive temper, or a book with red, white, or blue on the cover.

6. Nude Recreation Week (July 7-13): Read a book where a character is in public without clothes or does an activity in the nude usually done wearing clothes, or a book with a nude model on the cover, or read a book with a scene on the cover of a place that you could be nude...e.g. a beach, bathtub, bed, etc.
Killer Weekend by Ridley Pearson ✔
(middle of nowhere nudity?)

7. Barbershop Music Appreciation Day (July 13): Read a book with a character who likes music, or a book with 4 words in the title, or the fourth book in a series (barbershop quartet).
Whisper To The Blood by Dana Stabenow ✔
(4 words in title)

8. National Junk Food Day (July 21): Read a book you consider a guilty pleasure, or that you could scarf down in one sitting, or has a cover with food on it.
Fine Things by Danielle Steel ✔

9. Amelia Earhart Day (July 24): Read a book that disappeared into your TBR (on your shelf longer than a year), or that features a female character in a male-dominated profession.
Blunt Impact by Lisa Black ✔
(female construction worker)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Silenced by Kristina Ohlsson ✔

Monthly Challenges > 2014 July Monthly Challenge

1. 'J' is for July: Jayne, Hannah ---- Under Attack
2. Member of the Month: Nichole - Clean Sweep ---- Ilona Andrews
3. Geography: Fireborn ---- Keri Arthur
4. Disobedience Day: How the White Trash Zombie Got Her Groove Back ---- Diana Rowland
5. U.S. Independence Day: Under the Gun ---- Hannah Jayne
6. Nude Recreation Week: Stormrise ---- Skye Knizley
7. Barbershop Music Appreciation Day: Bloodrage ---- Helen Harper
8. National Junk Food Day: Born of Hatred ---- Steve Mchugh
9. Amelia Earhart Day: Under wraps ---- Hannah Jayne
10. Reader's Choice: Sterling ---- Dannika Dark

10/10

Netanella wrote: "I'm in as well! Thanks for getting this set up early so we can pick our books!"

I was so excited to host that I had to fight really hard to wait until the 20th. :D

2014 July Monthly Challenge
Duration: July 1/14 to July 31/14


1. 'J' is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
The Strip by J.J. Salem 07/06/14 ***

2. Member of the Month: Nichole - Boomerang by Noelle August 07/14/14 *** (July 8, 2014)

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Jamaica. You can also read a book about a sports team or competition, or that takes place at the Olympics, or has a character trying something new. Or read a book with trees or water on the cover. Or read a book with spies or covert activities.
Perfect Pitch by Mindy Klasky 07/03/14 ***

4. Disobedience Day (July 3): Read a book with a whip or cuffs on the cover, or a book where a character gets punished or goes to jail, or is/was in trouble with the law.
Under Currents by Elaine Meece 07/05/14 ***

5. U.S. Independence Day (July 4): Read a book with a hero/heroine who loves their independence or who has an explosive temper, or a book with red, white, or blue on the cover.
She Can Scream by Melinda Leigh 07/02/14 ****

6. Nude Recreation Week (July 7-13): Read a book where a character is in public without clothes or does an activity in the nude usually done wearing clothes, or a book with a nude model on the cover, or read a book with a scene on the cover of a place that you could be nude...e.g. a beach, bathtub, bed, etc.
Sweet Addiction by Maya Banks 07/09/14 ***

7. Barbershop Music Appreciation Day (July 13): Read a book with a character who likes music, or a book with 4 words in the title, or the fourth book in a series (barbershop quartet).
Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover 07/07/14 *****

8. National Junk Food Day (July 21): Read a book you consider a guilty pleasure, or that you could scarf down in one sitting, or has a cover with food on it.
She Can Tell by Melinda Leigh 07/01/14 **** (read in one sitting)

9. Amelia Earhart Day (July 24): Read a book that disappeared into your TBR (on your shelf longer than a year), or that features a female character in a male-dominated profession.
  Medical Error by Richard Mabry 07/12/14 ****

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
She Can Hide by Melinda Leigh 07/04/14 ****

2014 July Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1st July - 31st July
10/10


1. 'J' is for July:

A Fox Between the Bear's Sheets by: Jenika Snow 7/3 ****

2. Member of the Month: Nichole -

A Groom of One's Own 7/20 ***

3. Geography: (A book about a sports team)

Taking Shots 7/31 ***

4. Disobedience Day (July 3):

Holiday in Death 7/14 ****

5. U.S. Independence Day (July 4):

Neanderthal Seeks Human 7/19 ****

6. Nude Recreation Week (July 7-13):

New Pack Order 7/6 ***

7. Barbershop Music Appreciation Day (July 13):

Lead 7/31 ****

8. National Junk Food Day (July 21):

Knox's Stand 7/1 *****

9. Amelia Earhart Day (July 24): Read a book that disappeared into your TBR (on your shelf longer than a year).

Death Masks (purchased 12/08/2009) 7/24 ****

10. Reader's Choice:

No Place to Run 7/21 ****


To Read:

Finished:

Love the graphic Sheila. Just perfect.

I'm in.


READ: 0/10

1. 'J' is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Always On My Mind - Jill Shalvis

2. Member of the Month: Nichole - Nichole has been a member of the RRRC since December 2011. Please read a book from any of Nichole's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in July of any year.
Dire Needs - Stephanie Tyler

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Jamaica. You can also read a book about a sports team or competition, or that takes place at the Olympics, or has a character trying something new. Or read a book with trees or water on the cover. Or read a book with spies or covert activities.
The Seductive Impostor - Janet Chapman

4. Disobedience Day (July 3): Read a book with a whip or cuffs on the cover, or a book where a character gets punished or goes to jail, or is/was in trouble with the law.
TBD

5. U.S. Independence Day (July 4): Read a book with a hero/heroine who loves their independence or who has an explosive temper, or a book with red, white, or blue on the cover.
White Wedding - Ursula Sinclair

6. Nude Recreation Week (July 7-13): Read a book where a character is in public without clothes or does an activity in the nude usually done wearing clothes, or a book with a nude model on the cover, or read a book with a scene on the cover of a place that you could be nude...e.g. a beach, bathtub, bed, etc.
His Carnal Need - Ruth Kerce

7. Barbershop Music Appreciation Day (July 13): Read a book with a character who likes music, or a book with 4 words in the title, or the fourth book in a series (barbershop quartet).
The Clockwork Teddy - John Lamb

8. National Junk Food Day (July 21): Read a book you consider a guilty pleasure, or that you could scarf down in one sitting, or has a cover with food on it.
Dark Taste of Rapture - Gena Showalter

9. Amelia Earhart Day (July 24): Read a book that disappeared into your TBR (on your shelf longer than a year), or that features a female character in a male-dominated profession.
Bite Marks - Jennifer Rardin (assassin)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Drive Me Wild - Christine Warren

Barbara ★ wrote: "Love the graphic Sheila. Just perfect."

Thanks, I stole it off Pinterest

Count me in for five.

❏ 1. Member of the Month: Dragonfly in Amber
❏ 2. Disobedience Day: Lady Luck
❏ 3. Nude Recreation Week: On the Island
❏ 4. Four word in the title: Daughter of the Forest
❏ 5. Amelia Earhart Day: Vamps and the City

Duration: 7/1/14 - 7/31/14

0/5

1. 'J' is for July: Darynda Jones Fifth Grave Past the Light

2. Member of the Month: Nichole - Dark Desires After Dusk

7. Barbershop Music Appreciation Day (July 13): Night Betrayed

9. Amelia Earhart Day (July 24): Fated

10. Reader's Choice: Breaking Point

I'll try it :)

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
Challenge Duration: July 1 to July 31, 2014
Completed 10/10

1. 'J' is for July: If I Were You finished 7/3

2. Member of the Month: Nichole - Hi Nichole! Three to Ride finished 7/10

3. Geography: (You can also read a book about a sports team or competition) Straddling the Line finished 7/19
4. Disobedience Day (July 3): Rock Chick Revenge finished 7/5

5. U.S. Independence Day (July 4): Rock Chick Reckoning finished 7/7

6. Nude Recreation Week (July 7-13): His to Keep finished 7/15

7. Barbershop Music Appreciation Day (July 13):You Only Live Once 1 finished 7/11

8. National Junk Food Day (July 21): Twisted finished 7/17

9. Amelia Earhart Day (July 24): Sugar Daddy finished 7/16

10. Reader's Choice: Trust Finished 7/9

Count me in. I'll post as I go.

I'm in.
10/10 READ

√1. 'J' is for July: Jaye Nico/ Punch-Drunk Love READ 8/7
√ 2. Member of the Month - Nichole: The Boy Next Door (published July 2011)
√3. Geography - Jamaica: Man of the Match (Water on the Cover) READ 7/25
√ 4. Disobedience Day: Under the Skin READ 7/21
√ 5. U.S. Independence Day: The Anchor Tattoo and the Pistachio Dream (Blue Cover) READ 7/2
√ 6. Nude Recreation Week: Gear Heart READ 7/22
√7. Barbershop Music Appreciation Day: Melting Ice 4 READ 7/17
√ 8. National Junk Food Day: Time After Time
√ 9. Amelia Earhart Day: A Very Holland Christmas
√10. Reader's Choice: eXtreme Homecoming READ 7/1

Completed Books

I'm in too!

10/10 READ

1. 'J' is for July: Troublesome Creek (by Jan Watson) (07/21)
2. Member of the Month - Nichole: Beg- C.D. Reiss (07/03)
3. Geography - Jamaica: Pirate Latitudes (07/15)
4. Disobedience Day: Breaking Cover (Handcuffs on Cover) - Sean Michael (07/17)
5. U.S. Independence Day: Independence! - Dana Fuller Ross (07/28)
6. Nude Recreation Week: Mating Claire - Jenny Penn (07/23)
7. Barbershop Music Appreciation Day: Cry in the Night (4th in Rock Harbor Series) - Collen Coble (07/02)
8. National Junk Food Day: Strawberry Shortcake Murder - Joanne Fluke (07/11)
9. Amelia Earhart Day: Risky Games - Olga Bicos (07/24)
10. Reader's Choice: Blue Skies Tomorrow - Sarah Sundin (07/13)

Completed Books


♥♥♥♥♥ FINISHED! (07/28) ♥♥♥♥♥

RRRC ~ 2014 July Monthly Challenge
7/1/14 ~ 7/31/14
0/5 Read

1. 'J' is for July:

2. Member of the Month: Nichole -

3. Geography:

4. Disobedience Day (July 3):

5. U.S. Independence Day (July 4):

6. Nude Recreation Week (July 7-13):

7. Barbershop Music Appreciation Day (July 13):

8. National Junk Food Day (July 21):

9. Amelia Earhart Day (July 24):

10. Reader's Choice:

Hello, this is my first official challenge that I have done so far... so I am so ready to do this! I even went shopping at Barnes and Noble and have all my list ready

So.... I am only doing 5 out of ten because I could not find more books so please I would like it if anyone gave my suggestions... That would be awesome! Thanks everyone and happy reading!

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


5. U.S. Independence Day (July 4): Read a book with a hero/heroine who loves their independence or who has an explosive temper, or a book with red, white, or blue on the cover.


6. Nude Recreation Week (July 7-13): Read a book where a character is in public without clothes or does an activity in the nude usually done wearing clothes, or a book with a nude model on the cover, or read a book with a scene on the cover of a place that you could be nude...e.g. a beach, bathtub, bed, etc.


7. Barbershop Music Appreciation Day (July 13): Read a book with a character who likes music, or a book with 4 words in the title, or the fourth book in a series (barbershop quartet).



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

Lama wrote: "Hello, this is my first official challenge that I have done so far... so I am so ready to do this! I even went shopping at Barnes and Noble and have all my list ready

So.... I am only doing 5 out ..."


Welcome to the challenge Lama!

You can ask questions and ask for recommendations in the suggestions thread....you can find it here....
July Monthly Suggestions Thread

If you need a suggestion for a specific task, just ask- the awesome, friendly, helpful members here will definitely offer some of their favorite reads!

Neat! I think I have to do this :) I'm in for 10.

I'm in for 8.

0/8 Read

1. J for July: Spider’s Revenge by Jennifer Estep
2. Hi Nicole! The Recruit by Monica McCarty
3. Jamaica: Lucky in Love by Jill Shalvis
4. Disobedience Day: No Good Duke Goes Unpunished by Sarah MacLean
5. Barbershop Music Day: Mate Claimed by Jennifer Ashley
6. Junk Food Day: Going, Going, Ganache by Jenn McKinlay
7. Amelia Earhart Day: Close Enough to Touch by Victoria Dahl
8. My Choice: TBD

I'm in for 5!

Fran wrote: "Lama wrote: "Hello, this is my first official challenge that I have done so far... so I am so ready to do this! I even went shopping at Barnes and Noble and have all my list ready

So.... I am only..."

Thanks a lot :)

July Monthly Challenge..... count me in for 5

5/5 Complete

1. 'J' is for July:

2. Member of the Month: Nichole

3. Geography: Baggage & Buttons (Gabe is on the swim team at Uni) 7/11

4. Disobedience Day (July 3):

5. U.S. Independence Day (July 4): Devotion: The Beauty in Between (white on the cover) 7/11

6. Nude Recreation Week (July 7-13): New Leaves, No Strings 7/6

7. Barbershop Music Appreciation Day (July 13):

8. National Junk Food Day (July 21): Destined 7/24

9. Amelia Earhart Day (July 24):

10. Reader's Choice: Dark Frame 7/22

READ: 10/10 Complete Jul 20

1. 'J' is for July: J.A. Jaken Consort - The House of Silence Jul 13 ★★★★
2. Member of the Month - Nichole: (2011) Come Unto These Yellow Sands Jul 7 ★★★★★
3. Geography - Jamaica: (sports) A Sticky Wicket in Bollywood Jul 7 ★★★
4. Disobedience Day: The Pirate WitchJul 18 ★★★★
5. U.S. Independence Day: (blue) The Only One Who Matters Jul 1 ★★★★★
6. Nude Recreation Week: A Sticky End Jul 20 ★★★★★
7. Barbershop Music Appreciation Day: Conquer the Flames Jul 4 ★★★
8. National Junk Food Day: The Last Cannoli Jul 16 ★★★★
9. Amelia Earhart Day: The Nobleman and the Spy Jul 2 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Strain Jul 3 ★★★★★

I'm in. I'll post later.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I'M DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Progress 10/10

1. 'J' is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
Reckless by Skye Jordan 07/27

2. Member of the Month: Nichole - Nichole has been a member of the RRRC since December 2011. Here is the link to Nichole's shelves -https://www.goodreads.com/review/list.... Please read a book from any of Nichole's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in July of any year.
Dark Prince by Christine Feehan 07/01

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

Facts about Jamaica:
★ Jamaica entered its first Olympic Winter Games in 1988 with a bobsled team (immortalized in the film Cool Runnings).
★ Jamaica was known as "Xaymaca" before Europeans landed on the island, a name meaning "Land of Wood and Water" or the "Land of Springs."
★ Ian Fleming, author of the James Bond series, lived in Jamaica and set many of his Bond novels on the island.


You can also read a book about a sports team or competition, or that takes place at the Olympics, or has a character trying something new. Or read a book with trees or water on the cover. Or read a book with spies or covert activities.
by Nora Roberts 07/24

4. Disobedience Day (July 3): Read a book with a whip or cuffs on the cover, or a book where a character gets punished or goes to jail, or is/was in trouble with the law.
The Dom with a Safeword by Sorcha Black 07/10

5. U.S. Independence Day (July 4): Read a book with a hero/heroine who loves their independence or who has an explosive temper, or a book with red, white, or blue on the cover.
One More Day by M.Malone 07/19

6. Nude Recreation Week (July 7-13): Read a book where a character is in public without clothes or does an activity in the nude usually done wearing clothes, or a book with a nude model on the cover, or read a book with a scene on the cover of a place that you could be nude...e.g. a beach, bathtub, bed, etc.
by Nora Roberts 07/19

7. Barbershop Music Appreciation Day (July 13): Read a book with a character who likes music, or a book with 4 words in the title, or the fourth book in a series (barbershop quartet).
Sheet Music by Patricia Sierra 7/11

8. National Junk Food Day (July 21): Read a book you consider a guilty pleasure, or that you could scarf down in one sitting, or has a cover with food on it.
The Billionaire's Obsession: The Complete Collection ~ Simon by J.S Scott 07/06

9. Amelia Earhart Day (July 24): Read a book that disappeared into your TBR (on your shelf longer than a year), or that features a female character in a male-dominated profession.
Unlucky 13 by James Patterson 07/26

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Release Me by J.Kenner 07/21

Challenge Duration: July 1 to July 31, 2014

RRRC - Monthly Reading Challenge: July

0/10 read

1. 'J' is for July: Hot Secrets by Lisa Renee Jones

2. Member of the Month (Nichole): Grave Witch by Kalayna Price

3. Geography: Broken by Kelly Elliott
or
The Final Piece by Maggi Myers

4. Disobedience Day (July 3): Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison

5. U.S. Independence Day (July 4): Fall Into Him by Evelyn Harper

6. Nude Recreation Week (July 7-13): Read a book where a character is in public without clothes or does an activity in the nude usually done wearing clothes, or a book with a nude model on the cover, or read a book with a scene on the cover of a place that you could be nude...e.g. a beach, bathtub, bed, etc.

7. Barbershop Music Appreciation Day (July 13): The Devil's Tattoo by Nicole R. Taylor

8. National Junk Food Day (July 21): Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill

9. Amelia Earhart Day (July 24): Moon Called by Patricia Briggs

10. Reader's Choice: Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
or
Until You by Penelope Douglas

Here is my list...fingers crossed on getting all 10!!

2014 July Monthly Challenge -
Challenge Duration: July 1 to July 31, 2014

0/10 Completed-Updated 6/23/14


1. 'J' is for July: Straddling the Line

2. Member of the Month: Fairytale Come Alive

3. Geography: Kiss of Midnight

4. Disobedience Day (July 3): Truth

5. U.S. Independence Day (July 4): Surrender

6. Nude Recreation Week (July 7-13): Enslaved

7. Barbershop Music Appreciation Day (July 13): Can't Stand The Heat

8. National Junk Food Day (July 21): Yuletide Enchantment

9. Amelia Earhart Day (July 24): Magic Rises

10. Reader's Choice: Bound