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message 1: by Lenore (last edited Apr 23, 2010 01:35PM) (new)

Lenore  (lenorenrr) I think we will try a new format for monthly challenges starting in May courtesy of Kenjii.

Read pick a book published in May
Read a book that features a Shifter
Read a book that has a flower on the cover (April showers bring May flowers)
Read a book that is the 5th book in a series (May is the 5th month)
Read a book set before 1950. (May 24 - Victoria Day (Canada, Scotland)
Good Luck!


message 2: by Carolyn F. (new)

Carolyn F. I'm in. I'll post later.


message 3: by Shanon (new)

Shanon (boban) Sounds fun... I'm in!

Published in May: The Wise Man's Fear
Features a Shifter: Magic Bleeds
Flower on the cover: Dead in the Family
5th book in a series: Blood Beast #5 in Demonata
Set before 1950: Blood Oath (if I get my library copy in time)


message 4: by Lenore (new)

Lenore  (lenorenrr) I'm in too. I will need to post a list when I get home and see what will work.


message 5: by Alycia (last edited May 10, 2010 08:20PM) (new)

Alycia 4 of 5 done

Published in May:Sinful
Features a shifter: Changeless by Gail Carriger
Flower on cover: Dead in the Family
5th book in series: Over My Dead Body By Michelle Bardsley
St before 1950:Seducing an Angel by Mary Balogh

Sinful by Charlotte Featherstone Changeless (The Parasol Protectorate, #2) by Gail Carriger Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, #10) by Charlaine Harris Over My Dead Body (Broken Heart Vampires, #5) by Michele Bardsley Seducing an Angel (Huxtable Quintet, #4) by Mary Balogh


message 6: by Jayme (new)

Jayme (reading_belle) I'm in too. Will post later


message 7: by Valorie (new)

Valorie Count me in!

0/5 Done

1. May: Burning Alive by Shannon Butcher
2. Shifter: They Call Me Death by Missy Jane
3. Flower: Ghost of a Chance by Yasmine Galenorn
4. 5th Book: Mortal Sins by Eileen Wilks
5. Before 1950: One With the Shadows (1821) by Susan Squires

To Read:
Burning Alive (Sentinel Wars, #1) by Shannon K. Butcher They Call Me Death by Missy Jane Ghost of a Chance (Chintz 'n China, #1) by Yasmine Galenorn Mortal Sins (World of the Lupi, #5) by Eileen Wilks One With the Shadows (Companion, #5) by Susan Squires


message 8: by Mel W (new)

Mel W (melw) I'm in too - will work out my list and post later.


message 9: by Angie (new)

Angie Is the three books for M A Y is that a book where the titles start with those letters or can we use the authors names as well?


message 10: by Lenore (new)

Lenore  (lenorenrr) Angie wrote: "Is the three books for M A Y is that a book where the titles start with those letters or can we use the authors names as well?"

I decided to take that out since many people were vetoing it. You can still do it if you would like, but it is no longer part of the Challenge challenge.


message 11: by Lenore (last edited May 06, 2010 04:42PM) (new)

Lenore  (lenorenrr) May Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris
Shifter Wolf Cross by S.A. Swan
Flower Radiant Shadows by Melissa Marr
5th Book Embraced by Darkness by Keri Arthur
Before 1950 Highland Dawn by Donna Grant

Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, #10) by Charlaine Harris Wolf's Cross (Wolfbreed, #2) by S.A. Swann Radiant Shadows (Wicked Lovely, #4) by Melissa Marr Embraced By Darkness (Riley Jenson Guardian, #5) by Keri Arthur Highland Dawn (Druid's Glen, #3) by Donna Grant


message 12: by Unapologetic_Bookaholic (last edited Apr 24, 2010 02:29PM) (new)

Unapologetic_Bookaholic Im in. Will post as I go =D
Published: May
Features: Shifter
Cover: Flower
Series: 5th book
Set before: 1950


message 13: by Shannon (last edited Apr 24, 2010 11:59AM) (new)

Shannon (theholyterror) I'm gonna have a lot more time in May for reading so I thought I'd start up with challenges again! Yay!

1. Published in May: Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews
2. Features a Shifter: The Smoke Thief by Shana Abé
3. Flower on Cover: Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris
4. 5th in Series: Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole
5. Set Before 1950: The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker by Leanna Renee Hieber

Magic Bleeds (Kate Daniels, #4) by Ilona Andrews The Smoke Thief (Drakon, #1) by Shana Abé Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, #10) by Charlaine Harris Dark Needs at Night's Edge (Immortals After Dark, #5) by Kresley Cole The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker (Strangely Beautiful, #1) by Leanna Renee Hieber


message 14: by Barbara ★ (last edited May 31, 2010 02:15PM) (new)

Barbara ★ I'm in.

Published: May: Wicked Lovely - Melissa Marr 5/15
Features: Shifter: Burning Wild - Christine Feehan 5/28
Cover: Flower: A Highlander's Destiny - Melissa Mayhue 5/30
Series: 5th book: Silver Borne (Mercedes Thompson, #5) - Patricia Briggs 5/31
Set before: 1950: Some Like it Kilted - Allie Mackay (time travel, 1500s) 5/15

Wicked Lovely (Wicked Lovely, #1) by Melissa Marr Burning Wild (Leopard People, #3) by Christine Feehan [image error] Silver Borne (Mercedes Thompson, #5) by Patricia Briggs Some Like it Kilted by Allie Mackay

5/5 COMPLETE


message 15: by Angie (new)

Angie Published: Vamps and the City - Kerrelyn Sparks
Shifter: Branded By Fire - Nalini Singh
Flower: TBD
Fifth: Silver Borne - Patricia Briggs
Before 1950: The Dark One - Ronda Thompson

Vamps and the City (Love at Stake, #2) by Kerrelyn Sparks Branded by Fire (Psy-Changeling, #6) by Nalini Singh Silver Borne (Mercedes Thompson, #5)  by Patricia Briggs The Dark One (Wild Wulfs of London, #1) by Ronda Thompson


message 16: by Sandy (new)

Sandy I'm in.

Book Published in May: Dead In The Family by Charlaine Harris
Shifter: To Crave A Blood Moon by Shari Kohler
Flower: The Compass Rose by Ursula K Le Guin
Fifth: TBD
Before 1950 TBD


message 17: by Toni (new)

Toni | 1 comments I'm in! (List subject to change)
0/5

1. Published in May - Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
2. Shifter - Once Bitten by Kalayna Price
3. Flower on the Cover - Immortal: Love Stories with Bite by P.C. Cast
4. 5th book in a series - Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead
5. Set before 1950 - Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke

Immortal Love Stories with Bite by P.C. Cast


message 18: by Valorie (new)

Valorie 1/5 Done

1. May: Burning Alive by Shannon Butcher
2. Shifter: They Call Me Death by Missy Jane
3. Flower: Ghost of a Chance by Yasmine Galenorn 5/2 ***
4. 5th Book: Mortal Sins by Eileen Wilks
5. Before 1950: One With the Shadows (1821) by Susan Squires

To Read:
Burning Alive (Sentinel Wars, #1) by Shannon K. Butcher They Call Me Death by Missy Jane Mortal Sins (World of the Lupi, #5) by Eileen Wilks One With the Shadows (Companion, #5) by Susan Squires

Done:
Ghost of a Chance (Chintz 'n China, #1) by Yasmine Galenorn


message 19: by Carolyn F. (new)

Carolyn F. Read pick a book published in May Dime Store Magic
Read a book that features a Shifter Dangerous Games
Read a book that has a flower on the cover (April showers bring May flowers)Weddings From Hell
Read a book that is the 5th book in a series (May is the 5th month) Embraced By Darkness
Read a book set before 1950. (May 24 - Victoria Day (Canada, Scotland) TBA


message 20: by Lily (last edited May 11, 2010 03:26PM) (new)

Lily (lilithesque) 1/5 Finished
1. May Ghost Ocean
2. Shifter Silver Borne
3. Flower Dead in the Family
4. 5th Paths Not Taken
5. Pre-Fonzie Hawk & Fisher

Ghost Ocean (Whitechapel, #2) by S.M. Peters Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, #10) by Charlaine Harris Paths Not Taken (Nightside, #5) by Simon R. Green Hawk & Fisher (Hawk & Fisher, #1) by Simon R. Green


message 21: by Mel W (last edited May 06, 2010 05:56AM) (new)

Mel W (melw) CHALLENGE OVERLOAD - MONTHLY CHALLENGE - MAY
Duration: May 1, 2010 to May 31, 2010

1/8 read

Read 3 books for M A Y:
1. M - Murder Game by Christine Feehan 2/5
2. A - Amaryllis by Jayne Castle
3. Y -
Murder Game (GhostWalkers, #7) by Christine Feehan Amaryllis (St. Helen's, #1) by Jayne Castle

Published in May: The Hollow by Nora Roberts
Shifter: Circle of Desire by Keri Arthur
Flower cover: Orchid by Jayne Castle
5th book in a series:
Set before 1950: Soulless by Gail Carriger

The Hollow (Sign of Seven, #2) by Nora Roberts Circle of Desire (Damask Circle, #3) by Keri Arthur Orchid (St. Helen's, #3) by Jayne Castle Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate, #1) by Gail Carriger


Unapologetic_Bookaholic Published: May Dead Until Dark v Charlaine Harris May 2001
Features: Shifter
Cover: Flower
Series: 5th book
Set before: 1950

READ
Dead Until Dark (Sookie Stackhouse #1) by Charlaine Harris


message 23: by Mel W (new)

Mel W (melw) CHALLENGE OVERLOAD - MONTHLY CHALLENGE - MAY
Duration: May 1, 2010 to May 31, 2010

2/8 read

Read 3 books for M A Y:
1. M - Murder Game by Christine Feehan 2/5
2. A - Amaryllis by Jayne Castle 7/5
3. Y -
Murder Game (GhostWalkers, #7) by Christine Feehan Amaryllis (St. Helen's, #1) by Jayne Castle

Published in May: The Hollow by Nora Roberts
Shifter: Circle of Desire by Keri Arthur
Flower cover: Orchid by Jayne Castle
5th book in a series:
Set before 1950: Soulless by Gail Carriger

The Hollow (Sign of Seven, #2) by Nora Roberts Circle of Desire (Damask Circle, #3) by Keri Arthur Orchid (St. Helen's, #3) by Jayne Castle Soulless (The Parasol Protectorate, #1) by Gail Carriger


message 24: by Sandy (last edited May 24, 2010 12:38PM) (new)

Sandy 1/5 Done

Book Published in May: Feed by Mira Grant
Shifter: To Crave A Blood Moon by Shari Kohler 5/7
Flower: Dead In The Family by Charlaine Harris
Fifth: TBD
Before 1950: Did She Fall by Thorne Smith


message 25: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer (jnhart) I'm in. post as i go


message 26: by Shannon (new)

Shannon (theholyterror) 1. Published in May: Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews
2. Features a Shifter: The Smoke Thief by Shana Abé - 5/8 - ★ ★ ★ ★ - my review
3. Flower on Cover: Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris
4. 5th in Series: Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole
5. Set Before 1950: The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker by Leanna Renee Hieber

READ
The Smoke Thief (Drakon, #1) by Shana Abé

TO READ
Magic Bleeds (Kate Daniels, #4) by Ilona Andrews Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, #10) by Charlaine Harris Dark Needs at Night's Edge (Immortals After Dark, #5) by Kresley Cole The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker (Strangely Beautiful, #1) by Leanna Renee Hieber


message 27: by Jayme (new)

Jayme (reading_belle) Actually, I think I just wanna focus on the challenges I got going right now :-(


message 28: by Lenore (new)

Lenore  (lenorenrr) Aw. Okay. I know the feeling. See you next time around!


message 29: by Angie (new)

Angie Published: Vamps and the City - Kerrelyn Sparks
Shifter: Branded By Fire - Nalini Singh - May 5
Flower: TBD
Fifth: Silver Borne - Patricia Briggs
Before 1950: The Dark One - Ronda Thompson - May 7

Vamps and the City (Love at Stake, #2) by Kerrelyn Sparks Branded by Fire (Psy-Changeling, #6) by Nalini Singh Silver Borne (Mercedes Thompson, #5)  by Patricia Briggs The Dark One (Wild Wulfs of London, #1) by Ronda Thompson


message 30: by Alycia (new)

Alycia Jayme wrote: "Actually, I think I just wanna focus on the challenges I got going right now :-("

Totally understandable Jayme! Good luck with your other challenges.


message 31: by Carolyn F. (new)

Carolyn F. 3/6
Read pick a book published in May Dime Store Magic
Read a book that features a Shifter Dangerous Games
Read a book that has a flower on the cover (April showers bring May flowers)Weddings From Hell
Read a book that is the 5th book in a series (May is the 5th month) Embraced By Darkness
Read a book set before 1950. (May 24 - Victoria Day (Canada, Scotland) The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie


message 32: by Alycia (new)

Alycia I loved The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie! Can't wait for book two.


message 33: by Amanda (new)

Amanda (thehopelessbibliophile) Challenge Overload May Challenge
read 5 out of 5 COMPLETE!

Published in May: Once Dead, Twice Shy by Kim Harrison
Shifter: Blue Moon by Laurell K. Hamilton
Flower: The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting
5th book: Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz
Pre-1950: The Third Circle by Amanda Quick


Once Dead, Twice Shy (Madison Avery, #1) Blue Moon (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #8) The Body Finder (Body Finder, #1) Running Hot (Arcane Society, # 5) The Third Circle (Arcane Society, Book 4)


message 34: by Alycia (new)

Alycia Congrats Amanda!


message 35: by Amanda (new)

Amanda (thehopelessbibliophile) Thanks, Alycia! :)


message 36: by Jayme (new)

Jayme (reading_belle) Thanks Alycia :-)


message 37: by Alycia (last edited May 10, 2010 08:21PM) (new)

Alycia You are welcome Jayme and Amanda! :)


message 38: by Alycia (new)

Alycia 1 more to go, whohoo!


message 39: by Jayme (new)

Jayme (reading_belle) way to go Alycia!


message 40: by Alycia (new)

Alycia Thanks Jayme! :)


message 41: by Lenore (new)

Lenore  (lenorenrr) I ordered all my books for this challenge and Amazon is being slower than usual!!!


message 42: by Alycia (new)

Alycia That sucks! Do you know why Amazon isbeing so slow?


message 43: by Lenore (new)

Lenore  (lenorenrr) I'm going to assume it was the Super Saver Shipping. :(


message 44: by Alycia (new)

Alycia I have had that problem too recently. I just didn't think about it. It used to be so fast. I hope you get your books soon.


message 45: by Lenore (new)

Lenore  (lenorenrr) Me too! I'm ready for my copy of Dead to the World most.


message 46: by Valorie (new)

Valorie 3/5 Done

1. May: Burning Alive by Shannon Butcher 5/11 ****
2. Shifter: They Call Me Death by Missy Jane
3. Flower: Ghost of a Chance by Yasmine Galenorn 5/2 ***
4. 5th Book: Mortal Sins by Eileen Wilks 5/8 ****
5. Before 1950: One With the Shadows (1821) by Susan Squires

To Read:
They Call Me Death by Missy Jane One With the Shadows (Companion, #5) by Susan Squires

Done:
Burning Alive (Sentinel Wars, #1) by Shannon K. Butcher Ghost of a Chance (Chintz 'n China, #1) by Yasmine Galenorn Mortal Sins (World of the Lupi, #5) by Eileen Wilks


message 47: by Valorie (new)

Valorie 4/5 Done

1. May: Burning Alive by Shannon Butcher 5/11 ****
2. Shifter: They Call Me Death by Missy Jane 5/12 ***
3. Flower: Ghost of a Chance by Yasmine Galenorn 5/2 ***
4. 5th Book: Mortal Sins by Eileen Wilks 5/8 ****
5. Before 1950: One With the Shadows (1821) by Susan Squires

To Read:
One With the Shadows (Companion, #5) by Susan Squires

Done:
Burning Alive (Sentinel Wars, #1) by Shannon K. Butcher They Call Me Death by Missy Jane Ghost of a Chance (Chintz 'n China, #1) by Yasmine Galenorn Mortal Sins (World of the Lupi, #5) by Eileen Wilks


message 48: by Lenore (new)

Lenore  (lenorenrr) May Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris
Shifter Wolf Cross by S.A. Swan
Flower Radiant Shadows by Melissa Marr
5th Book Embraced by Darkness by Keri Arthur
Before 1950 Highland Dawn by Donna Grant

Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, #10) by Charlaine Harris Wolf's Cross (Wolfbreed, #2) by S.A. Swann Radiant Shadows (Wicked Lovely, #4) by Melissa Marr Embraced By Darkness (Riley Jenson Guardian, #5) by Keri Arthur Highland Dawn (Druid's Glen, #3) by Donna Grant


message 49: by Shannon (new)

Shannon (theholyterror) 1. Published in May: Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews
2. Features a Shifter: The Smoke Thief by Shana Abé - 5/8 - ★ ★ ★ ★ - my review
3. Flower on Cover: Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris - 5/17 - ★ ★ ★ - my review
4. 5th in Series: Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole
5. Set Before 1950: The Dream Thief by Shana Abé

READ
The Smoke Thief (Drakon, #1) by Shana Abé Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, #10) by Charlaine Harris

TO READ
Magic Bleeds (Kate Daniels, #4) by Ilona Andrews Dark Needs at Night's Edge (Immortals After Dark, #5) by Kresley Cole The Dream Thief (Drakon, #2) by Shana Abé


message 50: by Lenore (new)

Lenore  (lenorenrr) May Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris
Shifter Wolf Cross by S.A. Swan
Flower Radiant Shadows by Melissa Marr
5th Book The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter
Before 1950 Highland Dawn by Donna Grant

Dead in the Family (Sookie Stackhouse, #10) by Charlaine Harris Wolf's Cross (Wolfbreed, #2) by S.A. Swann Radiant Shadows (Wicked Lovely, #4) by Melissa Marr The Darkest Passion (Lords of the Underworld, #5) by Gena Showalter Highland Dawn (Druid's Glen, #3) by Donna Grant


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