Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

2015 March Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread


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

2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Sassafrass has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Here is the link to Sassafrass's shelves - https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/3... Please read a book from any of Sassafrass's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in August of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Rebecca Zanetti:
Read one book written by Rebecca Zanetti or any author with her first or last name. Link to Rebecca Zanetti's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8...
Fun Facts about Rebecca
*Rebecca lives in the Pacific Northwest
*Rebecca’s longest series is the paranormal Dark Protector series
*Her first series was published in 2011
*Rebecca has worked as an art curator, Senate aide, lawyer, college professor, and a hearing examiner.

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest or by an author who lives there. You may also read a book published in 2011, or a paranormal book, or a book with a MC starting a new job or changing careers.

4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Read a book that’s been on your TBR for over a year. If you don’t have one that old, then read one of the oldest.

5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Read a book with an animal on the cover, or a book where a pet plays a large part or a shifter book.

6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Read a book from the middle of a series you’re currently reading, or a book by an author that uses a middle name (or middle initial) professionally (i.e. Karen Marie Moning, Linda Lael Miller)

7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Read a humorous book or a book with someone smiling on the cover.

8. I am in Control Day (March 30): Be in control! Read what you want because you want to read it. Dare I say… even if it doesn’t fit any other challenges?

9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Read a book with an outdoors scene on the cover or a book you’d take with you on a relaxing visit to a park.

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

Challenge Duration: March 1 to March 31, 2015

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!

This thread is for participants. For questions and suggestions, the thread is here.

Please feel free to post any suggestions!

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2015 March Monthly Challenge
109/10 READ Complete

1. 'M' is for March Ava March Sharp Love Mar 3 ★★★
2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass (August)Aftermath Mar 11 ★★★★★
3. Featured Author Challenge (paranormal) Secrets Mar 7 ★★★
4. Old Stuff Day Bound by Danger Mar 16 ★★★
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day The Shearing Gun Mar 1 ★★★★★
6. Middle Name Pride Day Anitra Lynn McLeod Enslaved by a Rogue Mar 12 ★★
7. National Goof Off Day The Merchant of Death Mar 8 ★★★★★
8. I am in Control Day Tempest Mar 10 ★★★★★
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day Duke Betrayed Mar 8 ★★★★
10. Reader’s Choice: Everything I Know Mar 3 ★★★★

RRRC 2015 March Monthly Challenge


Duration: March 1 to March 31, 2015
Books Read: 0/10

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

2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Sassafrass has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Here is the link to Sassafrass's shelves - https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/3... Please read a book from any of Sassafrass's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in August of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Rebecca Zanetti:
Read one book written by Rebecca Zanetti or any author with her first or last name. Link to Rebecca Zanetti's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8...
Fun Facts about Rebecca
*Rebecca lives in the Pacific Northwest
*Rebecca’s longest series is the paranormal Dark Protector series
*Her first series was published in 2011
*Rebecca has worked as an art curator, Senate aide, lawyer, college professor, and a hearing examiner.

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest or by an author who lives there. You may also read a book published in 2011, or a paranormal book, or a book with a MC starting a new job or changing careers.

4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Read a book that’s been on your TBR for over a year. If you don’t have one that old, then read one of the oldest.

5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Read a book with an animal on the cover, or a book where a pet plays a large part or a shifter book.

6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Read a book from the middle of a series you’re currently reading, or a book by an author that uses a middle name (or middle initial) professionally (i.e. Karen Marie Moning, Linda Lael Miller)

7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Read a humorous book or a book with someone smiling on the cover.

8. I am in Control Day (March 30): Be in control! Read what you want because you want to read it. Dare I say… even if it doesn’t fit any other challenges?

9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Read a book with an outdoors scene on the cover or a book you’d take with you on a relaxing visit to a park.

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

2015 March Monthly Challenge
07/10 Read

1. 'M' is for March: Meet Me at the Beach V.K. Sykes 03/15
2. Member of the Month:
3. Featured Author Challenge: Forgotten Sins Rebecca Zanetti 03/04
4. Old Stuff Day: Let It Be Me Kate Noble 03/07
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day:
6. Middle Name Pride Day: Falling for Owen Jennifer Ryan
7. National Goof Off Day: The Undead Next Door Kerrelyn Sparks 03/16
8. I am in Control Day: Lure Alyssa Rose Ivy 03/02
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day: I Loved a Rogue Katharine Ashe 03/03
10. Reader’s Choice: Back in the Game Lori Wilde 03/13

I'm in for the usual - all 10! I'll post when I'm done, can't seem to do it any other way!

2015 March Monthly Challenge
3/1/158 ~ 3/31/15
5/6-7 read


1. 'M' is for March: Megan Derr Dance with the Devil - 3/11/15 4♥
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Rebecca Zanetti: Claimed 3/5/15 3.5♥
4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Spirit Sanguine 3/12/15 3.5♥
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Half Moon Rising 3/14/15 3♥
6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Rajmund
8. I am in Control Day (March 30): Shadow's Claim
10. Reader’s Choice: Poison Promise 3/10/15 4♥

March Monthly Challenge
10/10 Completed

1. 'M' is for March: Secondhand Bride, Linda Lael Miller ★★★★★ 3/10
2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass Shelf: Tangled, Emma Chase ★★★★1/2, 3/2
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Pub 2011 My One and Only, Kristan Higgins ★★★★★ 3/19
4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Rock Chick Renegade, Kristen Ashley ★★★★ 3/26
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Horse on the cover, Loving Cara, Kristen Proby ★★★★ 3/16
6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Shotgun Bride, Linda Lael Miller ★★★★ 3/6
7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Screwdrivered, Alice Clayton ★★★★★ 3/7
8. I am in Control Day (March 30): Before I Go, Colleen Oakley ★★★★ 3/8
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Castle Hill, Samatha Young ★★★★ 3/10
10. Reader’s Choice: Seducing Lauren, Kristen Proby ★★★★ 3/17

2015 March Monthly Challenge

0/10 Completed

01. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
Marrying Daisy Bellamy by Susan Wiggs
OR
The Arrow by Monica McCarty
OR
A Taste of Ice by Hanna Martine
02. Member of the Month ~ Sassafrass: Sassafrass has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Please read a book from any of Sassafrass's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in August of any year.
Claimed by Evangeline Anderson
OR
Where Dreams Begin by Lisa Kleypas
OR
A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Rebecca Zanetti:
Read one book written by Rebecca Zanetti or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest or by an author who lives there. You may also read a book published in 2011, or a paranormal book, or a book with a MC starting a new job or changing careers.
Fated by Rebecca Zanetti
OR
One Wish by Robyn Carr
OR
Better Than Chocolate by Sheila Roberts
04. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Read a book that’s been on your TBR for over a year. If you don’t have one that old, then read one of the oldest.
Till There Was You by Lynn Kurland
OR
The Magic by Juliana Garnett
05. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Read a book with an animal on the cover, or a book where a pet plays a large part or a shifter book.
Hope Ignites by Jaci Burton
OR
Baby, Hold On by Stephanie Bond
OR
Unleashed by Rachel Lacey
06. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Read a book from the middle of a series you’re currently reading, or a book by an author that uses a middle name (or middle initial) professionally (i.e. Karen Marie Moning, Linda Lael Miller).
The Wicked by Thea Harrison
OR
The Marriage Charm by Linda Lael Miller
OR
Heart Fire by Robin D. Owens
07. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Read a humorous book or a book with someone smiling on the cover.
Sugar's Twice as Sweet by Marina Adair
08. I am in Control Day (March 30): Be in control! Read what you want because you want to read it. Dare I say… even if it doesn’t fit any other challenges?
The Shell Game by Janet Evanovich
09. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Read a book with an outdoors scene on the cover or a book you’d take with you on a relaxing visit to a park.
Sweet Laurel Falls by RaeAnne Thayne
OR
Gimme Some Sugar by Kimberly Kincaid
OR
Dogwood Hill by Sherryl Woods
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Sunflower Lane by Jill Gregory

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Romance Readers Reading Challenges - 2015 March Monthly Challenge 0/10 read

1. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'. Meant To Be

2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Sassafrass has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Here is the link to Sassafrass's shelves - https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/3... Please read a book from any of Sassafrass's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in August of any year. Fifteen Shades of Gay

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Rebecca Zanetti:
Read one book written by Rebecca Zanetti or any author with her first or last name. Link to Rebecca Zanetti's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8...
Fun Facts about Rebecca
*Rebecca lives in the Pacific Northwest
*Rebecca’s longest series is the paranormal Dark Protector series
*Her first series was published in 2011
*Rebecca has worked as an art curator, Senate aide, lawyer, college professor, and a hearing examiner.

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest or by an author who lives there. You may also read a book published in 2011, or a paranormal book, or a book with a MC starting a new job or changing careers. When One Door Opens

4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Read a book that’s been on your TBR for over a year . If you don’t have one that old, then read one of the oldest. Valentine Shower

5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Read a book with an animal on the cover, or a book where a pet plays a large part or a shifter book . Backwoods Asylum

6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Read a book from the middle of a series you’re currently reading, or a book by an author that uses a middle name (or middle initial) professionally (i.e. Karen Marie Moning, Linda Lael Miller) Alien Quest

7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Read a humorous book or a book with someone smiling on the cover . The Only Guy

8. I am in Control Day (March 30): Be in control! Read what you want because you want to read it. Dare I say… even if it doesn’t fit any other challenges? Rosemary for the Holidays

9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Read a book with an outdoors scene on the cover or a book you’d take with you on a relaxing visit to a park . Red Dirt Heart 4

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice . Clockwork Bargain

10/10
DONE

1. 'M' is for March: starts with 'M' Mistress of Magic 3/15
2. published in 2011 If You Ask Me 3/25
3. Featured Author Challenge new job or changing careers A Spoonful of Murder 3/5
4. Old Stuff Day TBR for over a year Wild Goose Chase 3/22
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day animal on the cover, pet plays a large part Desperate Housedogs 3/22
6. Middle Name Pride Day middle name Falling Awake Jayne Ann Krentz 3/1
7. National Goof Off Day humorous book or a book with someone smiling on the cover Cop a Feel 3/2
8. I am in Control Day In the Middle of the Third Planet's Most Wonderful of Oceans: The Life and Times of a Hawaiian Tiki Bar 3/23
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day it's a scene from a park Fire Season: Field Notes from a Wilderness Lookout
10. Reader’s Choice: Memory Zero 3/15

I am going do 5 books.

0/5 Completed

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

2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Sassafrass has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Here is the link to Sassafrass's shelves - https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/3... Please read a book from any of Sassafrass's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in August of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Rebecca Zanetti:
Read one book written by Rebecca Zanetti or any author with her first or last name. Link to Rebecca Zanetti's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8...
Fun Facts about Rebecca
*Rebecca lives in the Pacific Northwest
*Rebecca’s longest series is the paranormal Dark Protector series
*Her first series was published in 2011
*Rebecca has worked as an art curator, Senate aide, lawyer, college professor, and a hearing examiner.

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest or by an author who lives there. You may also read a book published in 2011, or a paranormal book, or a book with a MC starting a new job or changing careers.

4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Read a book that’s been on your TBR for over a year. If you don’t have one that old, then read one of the oldest.

5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Read a book with an animal on the cover, or a book where a pet plays a large part or a shifter book.

6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Read a book from the middle of a series you’re currently reading, or a book by an author that uses a middle name (or middle initial) professionally (i.e. Karen Marie Moning, Linda Lael Miller)

7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Read a humorous book or a book with someone smiling on the cover.

8. I am in Control Day (March 30): Be in control! Read what you want because you want to read it. Dare I say… even if it doesn’t fit any other challenges?

9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Read a book with an outdoors scene on the cover or a book you’d take with you on a relaxing visit to a park.

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

Romance Reader Monthly Challenge
Duration: March 1/15 - March 31/15


1. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty 03/02/15 *****

2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Sassafrass has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Here is the link to Sassafrass's shelves - Please read a book from any of Sassafrass's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in August of any year.
The Look of Love by Bella Andre 03/11/15 ***

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Rebecca Zanetti:
Read one book written by Rebecca Zanetti or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest or by an author who lives there. You may also read a book published in 2011, or a paranormal book, or a book with a MC starting a new job or changing careers.
The Queen of the Tearling by Erika Johansen 03/03/15 **** (paranormal)

4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Read a book that’s been on your TBR for over a year. If you don’t have one that old, then read one of the oldest.
Three Maids for a Crown by Ella March Chase 03/10/15 **** (2011)

5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Read a book with an animal on the cover, or a book where a pet plays a large part or a shifter book.
The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton 03/01/15 ***

6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Read a book from the middle of a series you’re currently reading, or a book by an author that uses a middle name (or middle initial) professionally (i.e. Karen Marie Moning, Linda Lael Miller)
Sword Song by Bernard Cornwell 03/04/14 **** (The Warrior Chronicles/Saxon #4 - #8 in the series)

7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Read a humorous book or a book with someone smiling on the cover.
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 03.20.15 *****

8. I am in Control Day (March 30): Be in control! Read what you want because you want to read it. Dare I say… even if it doesn’t fit any other challenges?
The Last Queen of India by Michelle Moran 03/04/15 *****

9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Read a book with an outdoors scene on the cover or a book you’d take with you on a relaxing visit to a park.
Save the Date by Mary Kay Andrews 03/07/15 **** (easy chic-lit read)

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Motown by Loren D. Estleman 03/05/15 ***

I'm in
2015 March Monthly Challenge

0/10 Completed

01. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.

02. Member of the Month ~ Sassafrass: Sassafrass has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Please read a book from any of Sassafrass's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in August of any year.

03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Rebecca Zanetti:
Read one book written by Rebecca Zanetti or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest or by an author who lives there. You may also read a book published in 2011, or a paranormal book, or a book with a MC starting a new job or changing careers.

04. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Read a book that’s been on your TBR for over a year. If you don’t have one that old, then read one of the oldest.

05. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Read a book with an animal on the cover, or a book where a pet plays a large part or a shifter book.

06. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Read a book from the middle of a series you’re currently reading, or a book by an author that uses a middle name (or middle initial) professionally (i.e. Karen Marie Moning, Linda Lael Miller).

07. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Read a humorous book or a book with someone smiling on the cover.

08. I am in Control Day (March 30): Be in control! Read what you want because you want to read it. Dare I say… even if it doesn’t fit any other challenges?

09. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Read a book with an outdoors scene on the cover or a book you’d take with you on a relaxing visit to a park.

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

I'm good for 10 this month.


READ: 0/10

1. 'M' is for March: The Recruit - Monica McCarty
2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass Shelf: Alice in Zombieland - Gena Showalter
3. Featured Author Challenge author: He's So Fine - Jill Shalvis (set in Northwest)
4. Old Stuff Day: Crimson - Jordan Summers (added 9/2009)
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day: Ritual Magic - Eileen Wilks (shifter)
6. Middle Name Pride Day: Hell on Wheels - Julie Ann Walker
7. National Goof Off Day: Better Off Dead in Deadwood - Ann Charles (humor)
8. I am in Control Day: Up to Me - M. Leighton
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day: Spider Bones - Kathy Reichs (outdoor scene)
10. Reader’s Choice:About That Night - Julie James

I'n in!

6/6 ~~ finished Mar 20th



Member of the Month: The Boyfriend Mandate by River Jaymes ~ 3/17/15 ~ 4★

Old Stuff Day: Where There's Smoke by L.A. Witt ~ 3/20/15 ~ 3★

Middle Name Pride Day: Stuff by Josephine Myles ~ 3/9/15 ~ 4★

National Goof Off Day: Bowl Full of Cherries by Raine O'Tierney ~ 3/5/15 ~ 3.5★

I am in Control Day: Eight Inches to make Johnny Smile by Claire Davis ~ 3/6/15 ~ 3★

Reader’s Choice: Full Circle by Riley Hart ~ 3/3/15 ~ 3.5★

Read 10/10


1. 'M' is for March: Cherish & Blessed Tere Michaels 3/8 ★★★
2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: 2011 Ex Equals 3/20 ★★★★
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: pub 2011Lover Unleashed 3/18 ★★★★
4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): From the Ashes 3/5 ★★★★
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): The Icecutter's Daughter
6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Voyager
7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Shawn's Law 3/9 ★★★
8. I am in Control Day (March 30): Fish & Chips 3/10 ★★★★★
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Lacybourne Manor 3/15 ★★
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice. Lover Reborn 3/15 ★★★★★

1~"M" is for March~ No Good Duke Goes Unpunished, sarah Maclean...finished~03.21.2015
2~Member of the Month~Sassafrass~ The Look of Love, bella andre
3~Author of the month~Rebecca Zanetti~ Fated, rebecca zanetti
4~Old Stuff Day~ The Iron Daughter, julie kagawa
5~If Pets Had a Thumb Day~ Chihuahua Confidential, waverly curtis
6~Middle Name Pride Day~ Provence to Die for, jessica fletcher
7~National Goof Off Day~ It Takes a Witch, heather blake...finished~03.01.2015
8~I Am in Control Day~ Thorn Jack, katherine harbour...finished~03.25.2015
9~Take a Walk in the Park Day~ Barefoot in the Sand, roxanne st clair
10~Reader' Choice~ Archangel's Legion, nalini singh

I'm in! Here's my tentative list...

2015 March Monthly Challenge
Duration: March 1 ~ March 31
0/10 Read

1. 'M' is for..: Monster in His Eyes by J.M. Darhower
2. Hi Sassy!: Sweet Filthy Boy by Christina Lauren
3. New Vocations: The Headmaster by Tiffany Reisz
4. Old Stuff: The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker
5. Animal Love: Alexandra's Legacy by N.J. Walters
6. Middle Name Pride: Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
7. Goof Off Day!: Beautiful Stranger by Christina Lauren
8. I'm a Control Freak: TBD
9. Walkin' in The Park: Lessons in French by Laura Kinsale
10. It's My Party!: TBD

TBD TBD

I'm in for all 10.

Doing five books.

Read 1/5

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

2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Please read a book from any of Sassafrass's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in August of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Rebecca Zanetti: Neanderthal Seeks Human 5/3/2015

4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Insurgent

5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Read a book with an animal on the cover, or a book where a pet plays a large part or a shifter book.

6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): O Festim dos Corvos

7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Read a humorous book or a book with someone smiling on the cover.

8. I am in Control Day (March 30): Be in control! Read what you want because you want to read it. Dare I say… even if it doesn’t fit any other challenges?

9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Read a book with an outdoors scene on the cover or a book you’d take with you on a relaxing visit to a park.

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

I'm in... Will post after PIFM picks are made :-)

LaurLa wrote: "I'm in... Will post after PIFM picks are made :-)"

This is usually my plan, too! :D

Read: 0/10


1. 'M' is for March: Maps

2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: The Painting of Porcupine City

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author:Rebecca Zanetti: Forgotten Sins

4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Reunion in Death or Losing Me, Finding You or The Untamed MacKenzie

5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Hostage to Pleasure

6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Archangel's Shadows or Echoes of Scotland Street or Reunion in Death or The Untamed MacKenzie

7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): He's Just Knot That Into You

8. I am in Control Day (March 30): My Summer of Wes

9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Read a book with an outdoors scene on the cover or a book you’d take with you on a relaxing visit to a park.

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

2015 March Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread

Challenge Duration: March 1 to March 31, 2015
Books read: 8


✔ 1. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
3/1

✔ 2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Sassafrass has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Here is the link to Sassafrass's shelves - Please read a book from any of Sassafrass's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in August of any year.
3/15

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Rebecca Zanetti:

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest or by an author who lives there. You may also read a book published in 2011, or a paranormal book, or a book with a MC starting a new job or changing careers.
3/12

✔ 4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Read a book that’s been on your TBR for over a year. If you don’t have one that old, then read one of the oldest.
3/10

✔ 5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Read a book with an animal on the cover, or a book where a pet plays a large part or a shifter book.
3/7

6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Read a book from the middle of a series you’re currently reading, or a book by an author that uses a middle name (or middle initial) professionally (i.e. Karen Marie Moning, Linda Lael Miller)
by Mary Higgins Clark

✔ 7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Read a humorous book or a book with someone smiling on the cover.
3/24

✔ 8. I am in Control Day (March 30): Be in control! Read what you want because you want to read it. Dare I say… even if it doesn’t fit any other challenges?
3/4

9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Read a book with an outdoors scene on the cover or a book you’d take with you on a relaxing visit to a park.

✔ 10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice. 3/5

I'm in.

10/10 READ

01. 'M' is for March: Mann, Amelia-Always Have, Always Will 3/5 | ★★★★

02. YES 3/7 ★★★★ ( Published in August)

03. The Tourist 3/15 ★★ (Published in 2011)

04. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Fate - 3/10 DNF (M/F)

05. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Displaced 3/13 ★★1/2

06. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Skylar M. Cates-Ever the Same| 3/2 | ★★★★

07. National Goof Off Day (March 22): I'll Always Miss You 3/14 ★★★★

08. I am in Control Day (March 30): Stripped Raw - Coffin Nails MC California 3/10 ★★★★1/2

09. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30):Here For You 3/3

10. Reader’s Choice:Curious 3/12 ★★★★

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2015 March Monthly Challenge

Middle Name Pride Day: Any Way the Wind Blows by: E. Lynn Harris

Completed:
3/7

2015 March Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1 March to 31 March, 2015

Books Read = 0 / 10

1. 'M' is for March: Mean Streak by Sandra Brown
2. Member of the Month: Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian
3. Featured Author Challenge: Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti
4. Old Stuff Day (March 2):
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Hope Flames by Jaci Burton
6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10):
7. National Goof Off Day (March 22):
8. I am in Control Day (March 30):
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30):
10. Reader’s Choice:

2015 March Monthly Challenge

0/10 Completed

01. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.

02. Member of the Month ~ Sassafrass: Sassafrass has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Please read a book from any of Sassafrass's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in August of any year.

03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Rebecca Zanetti:
Read one book written by Rebecca Zanetti or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest or by an author who lives there. You may also read a book published in 2011, or a paranormal book, or a book with a MC starting a new job or changing careers.

04. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Read a book that’s been on your TBR for over a year. If you don’t have one that old, then read one of the oldest.

05. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Read a book with an animal on the cover, or a book where a pet plays a large part or a shifter book.

06. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Read a book from the middle of a series you’re currently reading, or a book by an author that uses a middle name (or middle initial) professionally (i.e. Karen Marie Moning, Linda Lael Miller).

07. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Read a humorous book or a book with someone smiling on the cover.

08. I am in Control Day (March 30): Be in control! Read what you want because you want to read it. Dare I say… even if it doesn’t fit any other challenges?

09. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): The Girl Who Chased the Moon

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

I'm in for all ten. I'll post later.


March Monthly Challenge

1. March: 3/20/15

2. a book published in 2011/August of any year: 3/1/15

3. Paranormal book: 3/6/15

4. Old Stuff: 3/15/15

5. If Pets Had Thumbs: 3/10/15

6. Middle Name Pride: (CR)

7. Goof Off:

8. I am in Control: 3/18/15

9. Take a Walk in the Park: 3/4/15

10. Reader’s Choice: 3/12/15

Monthly Challenge (March)
March 1, 2015 - March 31, 2015
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1. 'M' is for March:
2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass:
3. Featured Author Challenge:
4. Old Stuff Day:
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day:
6. Middle Name Pride Day:
7. National Goof Off Day:
8. I am in Control Day:
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day:
10. Reader’s Choice:

2015 March Monthly Challenge

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

2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Dead Heat ---- Patricia Briggs
3. Featured Author Challenge author: Death Perception ---- Victoria Laurie
4. Old Stuff Day: Brush of Darkness ---- Allison Pang
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day: Visions in Silver ---- Ann Bishop
6. Middle Name Pride Day: Poison Fruit ---- Jacquline Carey
7. National Goof Off Day: Black Blade Blues ---- J.A. Pitts
8. I am in Control Day: Perdition ---- Ann Aguirre
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day: Ex-Heroes ---- Peter Clines
10. Reader’s Choice: Elemental Arcane ---- Phaedra Weldon

9/10

RRRC-2015 March Monthly Challenge
Challenge Duration: 3/1/15-3/31/15
Completed: 0/10

1. 'M' is for March: Duty & Devotion by Tere Michaels
2. Member of the Month-Sassafrass: The Edge of Never
3. Read a book published in 2011: Sweet Dreams
4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Passion Unleashed
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Vision in Silver
6. Middle Name Pride Day (Middle of a series): Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet
7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Perfection
8. I am in Control Day (March 30): Dancing on Coals
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Sins of the Heart
10. Reader’s Choice: TBD

I'm in for 10

10/10 COMPLETE

1. M is for March - 03/05
2. Sassafrass Shelf - 03/18
3. Rebecca Zanetti - 03/22
4. TBR > 1 year - 03/10
5. Middle of Series - Bastion Club #6 - 03/14
6. Walk in the Park (Outside Cover) - 03/03
7. Goof off day (smile on cover) - 03/01/15
8. Book I want to read - 03/02
9. Reader's Choice - 03/03
10. Pets - Cat (Named Owl) plays an important part - 03/04

2015 March Monthly Challenge
3/1 - 3/31
8/8 Read


1. 'M' is for March: Moon 3/10 ****

2. Member of the Month: Caressed by Ice 3/19 ****

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: (paranormal book) The Dangers of Dating a Rebound Vampire 3/30 ****

4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Stealing Coal 3/3 *****

5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3):Read a book with an animal on the cover, or a book where a pet plays a large part or a shifter book.

6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Figure of Speech by:Dana Marie Bell 3/31 ****

7. National Goof Off Day (March 22):Read a humorous book or a book with someone smiling on the cover.

8. I am in Control Day (March 30): Scandal And The Duchess 3/31 ****

9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Play 3/12 ****

10. Reader’s Choice: Viper's Run 3/6 ****

To Read:

Finished:

How do I sign up for marches reading challenge

2015 March Monthly Challenge
3/8

1. 'M' is for March: Scarlet by Marissa Meyer 3/3
2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: On Dublin Street
3. FAC author: Rebecca Zanetti: Against the Wall 3/3
4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Read a book that’s been on your TBR for over a year. If you don’t have one that old, then read one of the oldest.
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Read a book with an animal on the cover, or a book where a pet plays a large part or a shifter book.
6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Read a book from the middle of a series you’re currently reading, or a book by an author that uses a middle name
7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Read a humorous book or a book with someone smiling on the cover.
8. I am in Control Day (March 30): The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 3/6
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Read a book with an outdoors scene on the cover or a book you’d take with you on a relaxing visit to a park.
10. Reader’s Choice: Nothing to Envy: Ordinary Lives in North Korea 3/10

RRRC Monthly - COMPLETE
March 1, 2015 - March 31, 2015


☑ March - 10/10

1. 'M' is for March - Throne of Glass (3/15) ★★★★★
2. Member of the Month - Lover Mine (3/8) ★★★★½
3. Author of the Month - Forgotten Sins (3/30) ★★★★★
4. Old Stuff Day - Heartstrings (3/4) ★★★★½
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day - Tomfoolery (3/7) ★★★★
6. Middle Name Pride Day - Lover Unleashed (3/18) ★★★★
7. National Goof Off Day - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (3/8) ★★★★½
8. I am in Control Day - Fever Pitch (3/22) ★★★★★
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day - The Mane Event (3/12) ★★★★½
10. Choice - Evenfall Vol. 1 Director's Cut (3/6) ★★★★★

Tracy wrote: "How do I sign up for marches reading challenge"

Hi Tracy! You can edit your post (click 'edit' in the bottom right corner), copy and paste the rules in msg 1 and then find books you want to read that fit the categories. You choose how many categories you want to complete. Does that help? :)

RRRC - Monthly Challenge: March

0/10 read

1. 'M' is for March: Only Between Us by Mila Ferrera
2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Worth the Risk by Karen Erickson
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Rebecca Zanetti: Broken by Lauren Layne
4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Fault Lines by Rebecca Rogers Maher
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): The Loneliest Alpha T.A. Grey
6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Four Seconds to Lose by K.A. Tucker
7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): The Do-Over by M.K. Schiller
8. I am in Control Day (March 30): Mistress to the Beast by Eve Vaughn
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Healing Gabriel by Elizabeth Kelly

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

Only 3 again this month.

2/3

1. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'. Mademoiselle at Arms Elizabeth Bailey 4/3

2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Please read a book published in 2011 or a book published in August of any year. More Than A Governess Jerrica Knight-Catania 8/3

4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Read a book that’s been on your TBR for over a year. If you don’t have one that old, then read one of the oldest. More Than a Mistress Ann Lethbridge

2015 March Monthly Challenge

5/5 READ-COMPLETED 3/20

1. 'M' is for March: Midnight Reckoning 3/13 4*
2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Dani's Duo 3/9 3 1/2*
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Rebecca Zanetti: Blind Faith 3/20 4*
4. Old Stuff Day (March 2):
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3):
6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10):
7. National Goof Off Day (March 22):
8. I am in Control Day (March 30): Fair Game 3/12 5*
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30):
10. Reader’s Choice: Besieged 3/2 4*

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2015 March Monthly Challenge

0/10 Compeleted-Updated 2/24/15


1. 'M' is for March: Fighting Hard by Marysol James

2. Member of the Month-Sassafrass: Hope Smolders

3. Featured Author Challenge (paranormal): Dark Debt

4. Old Stuff Day: Convicted

5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day: Prudence

6. Middle Name Pride Day: The Dangers of Dating a Rebound Vampire

7. National Goof Off Day: One in a Million

8. I am in Control Day: Broken Hart

9. Take a Walk in the Park Day: Once and Always

10. Reader’s Choice: His Brother's Bride

2015 March Monthly Challenge
Completed: 0/9

1. Cast in Shadow by Michelle Sagara
2. The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole
3. Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti
4. Living with the Dead by Kelley Armstrong
5. Dragonswan by Sherrilyn Kenyon
6. Heart Fire by Robin D. Owens
7. N/A
8. Darkness Avenged by Alexandra Ivy
9. Levet by Alexandra Ivy
10. Atlantis Unleashed by Alyssa Day

Progress: 10/10

1. 'M' is for March: Midnight Awakening by Lara Adrian 03/07

2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Rough, Raw, and Ready by Lorelei James 03/02

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Rebecca Zanetti: read a book published in 2011. Sweet as Sin by Inez Kelly 03/20

4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Read a book that’s been on your TBR for over a year. If you don’t have one that old, then read one of the oldest. Their Virgin's Secret by Shayla Black (on tbr since 11/08/13)03/25/15

5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): a shifter book. Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh 03/04

6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Read a book from the middle of a series you’re currently reading. Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh (book 6 of 13)03/21

7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn 03/10

8. I am in Control Day (March 30): A Touch of Midnight by Lara Adrian 03/05


9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): an outdoors scene on the cover. by Laura Wright 03/11

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.Shoulda Been a Cowboy by Lorelei James 03/18

I'm in again, though I'm doing horribly at it so far this year.

Duration: 3/1/15 - 3/31/15

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'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.

2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Sassafrass has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Here is the link to Sassafrass's shelves - https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/3... Please read a book from any of Sassafrass's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in August of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Rebecca Zanetti:
Read one book written by Rebecca Zanetti or any author with her first or last name. Link to Rebecca Zanetti's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8...
Fun Facts about Rebecca
*Rebecca lives in the Pacific Northwest
*Rebecca’s longest series is the paranormal Dark Protector series
*Her first series was published in 2011
*Rebecca has worked as an art curator, Senate aide, lawyer, college professor, and a hearing examiner.

You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest or by an author who lives there. You may also read a book published in 2011, or a paranormal book, or a book with a MC starting a new job or changing careers.

4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Read a book that’s been on your TBR for over a year. If you don’t have one that old, then read one of the oldest.

5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Read a book with an animal on the cover, or a book where a pet plays a large part or a shifter book.

6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Read a book from the middle of a series you’re currently reading, or a book by an author that uses a middle name (or middle initial) professionally (i.e. Karen Marie Moning, Linda Lael Miller)

7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Read a humorous book or a book with someone smiling on the cover.

8. I am in Control Day (March 30): Be in control! Read what you want because you want to read it. Dare I say… even if it doesn’t fit any other challenges?

9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Read a book with an outdoors scene on the cover or a book you’d take with you on a relaxing visit to a park.

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

RRRC March Monthly Challenge
Completed: 0/10

1. 'M' is for March: Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover by Sarah MacLean
2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Cage by Harper Sloan
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Rebecca Zanetti: Forgotten Sins by Rebecca Zanetti
4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Up to Me by M. Leighton
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Unleashed by Rachel Lacey
6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): In Rides Trouble by Julie Ann Walker
7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): The Hooker and the Hermit by L.H. Cosway
8. I am in Control Day (March 30): The Deal by Elle Kennedy
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Back in the Game by Lori Wilde
10. Reader’s Choice: TBD