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Are You Ready For Some Football!Duration: August 1st 2010 thru Oct 31st 2010
12/12 Completed
All Done!
1. Minnesota Vikings:
2. NY Giants:
3. New Orleans Saints:
4. Indianapolis Colts:
5. Oakland Raiders:
6. Denver Broncos:
7. Kansas City Chiefs:
8. Green Bay Packers:
9. Dallas Cowboys:
10.Miami Dolphins:
Bonus:
11. Carolina Panther: Set in N/S Carolinas
12. Chicago Bears: Set in Chigaco,
Read the Month Challenge SEPTEMBERDuration: Sept 1 ~ Sept 30
9 of 9 Complete ~ Finished just under the wire!
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October Pick-It possibilities.Done!
Finished The Hunger Games. 10/12
A - 5 star read: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
This is a YA book, but the storyline and characters are well done. I really enjoyed it.
B - TBR pick: Ransom by Julie Garwood
I love all of Julie Garwood’s historical books and this is one of my favorites, and I see you haven’t read it. Scottish hunks and a mystery!
C - New to You: Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison
The first book in The Hollows series, which I think is one of the best paranormal/UF series around. Rachel is a bit screwed up but Jinx and Ivy bring a humorous balance to her life.
D - For you and Me: How To Marry a Millionaire Vampire by Kerrelyn Sparks
This book has been on my TBR pile for what seems forever and everyone keeps telling me it’s a great series.
E - Surprise Pleasure: The Secret History of the Pink Carnation by Lauren Willig
When I first received this book, I was a bit skeptical of the whole Victorian spy mystery with a contemporary romance. I liked it so much I’ve continued to read the series.
F - Extra pick: The Duke of Shadows by Meredith Duran
A wonderful historical romance set in India, with a heroine that is strong and independent. This was the first Meredith Duran book I read and won’t be the last.
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Back to School Challenge September 1, 2010 - November 30, 2010
12/12 All Done!!!
1. Math:
2. Literature:
3. Science:
4. Art:
5. Music:
6. Computer Science:
7. Journalism:
8. History:
9. Phys Ed:
10. Geography:
BONUS:
11. World Languages:
12. Jr. ROTC:
October Monthly ChallengeDuration: October 1~October 31
10/10 Read
All Done!
1. The Big "O":
2. Happy Birthday Nicole!:
3. Carolina Lovin':
4. An Apple for the Teacher:
5. Keeping the "Piece":
6. All Hollow's Eve:
7. Write Me a Luv Story:
8. I Love You! You're in Danger! I'll Save You!:
9. Get My Teen to Read, Please!:
10. What to read now...:
I had to switch some things around because one of my books won't be coming out 'till well past the end date. As a result, I'm now done :)Serial Readers Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2010 thru December 31, 2010
31/31 Complete
All Done!!
1) Jack the Ripper
5.Daughters of the Glen Series
02/23 
03/15 
07/02
07/29
4.Fever Series
02/24/
02/26
02/28
03/023.The Breeds
02/25
03/02
03/062.Psy-Changelings
02/09
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02/182)Una-book-bomber
Chick-lit:
03/10Romance:
02/23Mystery:
03/06Pnr/Urban fantasy etc:
03/12Young adult:
10/123)Spree Series Killer (totally new author)
The Smoke Thief03/154)Author-ican Psycho (1 more try for an author I've given up on)
Born of Night04/095)Dr. Hannibal Lecturer (Try a series everybody is praising)
Jacob
6)The Book Strangler (a whole series)
1/14
1/20
01/21
01/227)3rd Degree (Read a good, old-fashioned Trilogy)
Warprize Trilogy
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03/18 
03/23BONUS: Bloody Mary (strong, female, kick-ass protagonist
Archangel's Kiss02/03
November Pick It PossibilitiesDONE!
Finished He Loves Lucy 11/04
1. The Book Thief
2. Sweet Surrender
New To You-
1. The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen.
2. Houston, We Have A Problem by Erin McCarthy.
From my TBR (and yours)
1. Demon from the Dark
2. He Loves Lucy
Random Book List Challenge: Week #1Duration ~ Nov 2 - Nov 30
Finished Truly, Madly Viking 11/18 ★★★
Tangled Up In You or Truly, Madly Viking
Read The Season Challenge ~ AUTUMNDuration: September 23 ~ December 21
6 of 6 Complete
All Done!!!
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2010 November Monthly ChallengeDuration: November 1~30
10/10 Read. ALL DONE!
1. N is for:
2. Happy B'Day Harper:
3. Penned in Sin City:
4. Thanksgiving Means Family:
5. A Steamy Guy(s):
6. Made for TV:
7. Finally...
8. Serial Romance:
9. "I'm Going to Book Club..."
10. It's What I Want:
Toy Stories Reading ChallengeDuration: 6 Months~Start: 10/20 End: 04/20
12/12 Completed
All Done!!
1. Barbie:
2. GI Joe:
3. Easy Bake Oven:
4. Hot Wheels:
5. Lite Brite:
6. Rock'em Sock'em:
7. Cabbage Patch Kids:
8. Etch-A-Sketch:
9. Connect Four:
10. Raggedy Ann & Andy:
Bonus:
11. Othello: (Interracial)
12. Transformers: (shifters)
Thanks for the Transformers idea Valorie :)
2010 December Monthly ChallengeDuration: Dec 1 ~ Dec 31
10/10 Complete
All Done!
1. "D" is for:
2. Happy B'day Ronica!:
3. A Little PA Action:
4. In Memory of Pearl Harbor:
5. Series Catch Up:
6. Finish that Challenge:
7. Happy B'day Ludwig!:
8. Love 'n' Faith:
9. Christmas Romance:
10. It's What I Want:
January Monthly Challenge 2011Duration Jan 1 ~ Jan 31
10/10 ALL DONE!!
1. J is for...:
2. Happy B'day Melinda!:
3. The smallest state with the biggest Heart:
4. New Year, New Author:
5. Bright Beginnings:
6. My dragon is the awesomest...:
7. What is time...?
8. All the pretty flowers:
9. Cold here, but hot...somewhere:
10. It's what I want:
READ-THE-MONTH Italian EditionG-E-N-N-A-I-O (January)
Duration: January 1 - January 31, 2011
7/7 Read ALL DONE!!
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Here's my tentative list...Leggere La Stagione: Inverno
Duration: December 21, 2010 ~ March 19, 2011
8/8 Complete ALL DONE!!
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Italian Bonus:
I don't want to wait till the end of Feb for the new Night Huntress book so I made a few alterations which makes this challenge all finished :)Let's Celebrate It! Challenge
Duration ~ Dec 1 - Feb 28
10/10 Completed ALL DONE!!
Christmas:
Hanukkah:
Boxing Day:
Winter Solstice:
Kwanzaa:
New Years Day:
3 Kings Day:
Chinese New Year:
Ground Hog Day:
Valentine's Day:
2011 Feburary Monthly ChallengeDuration 2/1 ~ 2/28
10/10 Read ALL DONE!
1. F is For...:
2. Happy B'day MountainKat!:
3. Carnaval, Pelé & Waxing:
4. After First Comes...:
5. Ok! Ok! We'll Try it Again:
6. Quick & Easy:
7. Red is for Lovers:
8. In Honor of My Peeps:
9. That Was Some Funny Sh*t!:
10. It's What I Want:
Read The Month: FebbraioDuration: February 1 ~ February 28, 2011
8/8 Complete ALL DONE!
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PIFM Challenge ~ March 2011DONE!
Kerste ~
Melanie ~
2011 March Monthly ChallengeDuration 3/1 ~ 3/31
10/10 Read ~ ALL DONE!
1.M is For...:
2.Happy B'day Lady Danielle!:
3.Goin' ta South Cadillacky:
4.Third Time's the Charm:
5.WAR! Uh! Good God...:
6.Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!:
7.Erin Go Bragh!
8.Doctor, Doctor...:
9. Contemporary Lovin':
10. It's My Party!:
Read The Month: MARZODuration 3/1~3/31
5/5 Read ALL DONE!
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April 2011 PIFM Challenge
Recommendation from Michelle K ~
Romance 101 Reading ChallengeDuration: February 1 ~ August 1, 2011
12/12 Read ALL DONE!!!
1. Contemporary Romance:
2. Historical Romance:
3. Romantic Suspense:
4. Paranormal Romance:
5. Science-Fiction
6. Fantasy Romance:
7. Time-travel Romance:
8. Inspirational or Christian Romance:
9. Multi-cultural or Interracial Romance:
10. Erotic Romance:
11. Serial Romance:
12. Mainstream Romance:
2011 April Monthly ChallengeDuration 4/1 ~ 3/30
10/10 Read ALL DONE!!!
A is for...:
Happy Birthday Marianna!:
A Genius Born in Maryland:
This Series Must be Good, #4:
Azure, Cerulean, Indigo...:
April Fool's...Sucka! (Feb#7):
Mature Male Lovin':
Hell, It Was Free:
A Werelion as a Pet? Hell Yeah!:
Thanks Michelle K!:
Read The Month: APRILEDuration 4/1~4/30
6/6 Read. ALL DONE!!!
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Couch Potato Challenge: Classic TV EditionDuration: March 1 ~ May 31, 2011
15/15 Read
5/5 Bonus Books Read ALL DONE!!
Welcome Back Kotter ~
Laverne & Shirley ~
Happy Days ~
WKRP in Cincinatti ~
Gilligan's Island ~
One Day at a Time ~
Dallas ~
MASH ~
Hawaii 5-0 ~
E.R. ~
Green Acres ~
I Love Lucy! ~
The Brady Bunch ~
Star Trek ~
The A-Team ~
BONUS:
Wonder Woman (kick ass heroine) ~
The White Shadow (main character is athlete) ~
Bewitched (witch/wizard) ~
BJ and The Bear (animal on cover) ~
Chico & The Man (main character is mechanic) ~
Bonus:
And The Winner is...Oscar Winner ChallengeDuration: March 5th ~ August 31, 2011
10/10 Read ALL DONE!!
1. Best Picture: The King's Speech:
2. Best Actor: Colin Firth:
3. Best Actress: Natalie Portman:
4. Animated Feature: Toy Story 3:
5. Costume Design: Alice in Wonderland:
6. Foreign Language Film:
7. Makeup: The Wolfman:
8. Short Film: God of Love:
9. Visual Effects: Inception:
10. Writing: The Social Network:
2011 May Monthly ChallengeDuration 5/1 ~ 5/31
10/10 Read ALL DONE!!!
1.3~M is for Matt The M/M Lover:
2.2~Happy Birthday to ME!!!:
3.1~India:
4.2~Cinco Palabras:
5.1~Strong Mamas:
6.1~My Hero *sigh*:
7.1~One Tiny Flower...:
8.3~Maybe Once Upon a Time:
9.2~Scary, Scary Monsters:
10.2~PIFM book not on my TBR:
Read the Month Italian: MAGGIODuration May 1 ~ May 31
6/6 Read ALL DONE!!!
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Read The Season Spring: PRIMAVERADuration March 20 ~ June 20, 2011
9/9 Read ALL DONE!!!
P: Phillips, Susan Elizabeth ~
R: Robb, J.D. ~
I: Illona Andrews ~
M: Medeiros, Theresa ~
A: Abe, Shana ~
V: Viehl, Lynn ~
E: Ellis, Joanne ~
R: Robyn Carr ~
A: Andrews, Ilona ~
2011 June Monthly ChallengeDuration 6/1 ~ 6/30
10/10 Read. ALL DONE!!
1. Repeat, Repeat:
2. Happy B'day Chelsea!:
3. Oregon Author:
4. Alien Sightings:
5. Ya Gotta Have Friends:
6. The Summer Solstice:
7. Teachers & Students:
8. Old Maid's Day:
9. Yummy, yummy:
10.It's My Party:
I never know for sure if I'll be able to squeeze these in every month, but I think think month is a definate go :)Read the Month Italian: G-I-U-G-N-O
Duration June 1 ~ June 31
6/6 Read ALL DONE!!
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Read The Month Italian July: L-U-G-L-I-ODuration July 1~July 31 2011
6/6 Read All Done!!
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2011 July Monthly ChallengeDuration: July 1 ~ July 31
10/10 Read All Done!!!
1. J is for...:
2. Happy Birthday Charlotte!:
3. Virginia is for Lovers:
4. The Power of Blue:
5. Vive La France:
6. Life's a Beach:
7. Parent's Day:
8. Oh Yeahhh...:
9. That's Some Funny Sh*t:
10. Thanks for the Pick Regina:
I Need A Vacation! Challenge 2011Duration: June 5 ~ Sept 5
10/10 Read. All Done!!
1. Island Hopping (water on cover):
2. Road Trip (set in different states):
3. Ski Trip (snow on cover):
4. Tourist Trap (different country):
5. Camping Out (camping theme):
6. Amusement Park:
7. Vegas Baby (rolled a 4):
8. Cruise Ship (space ship):
9. Relaxing Day at Home (favorite author):
10. Romantic Getaway:
Read The Season Summer: E•S•T•A•T•EDuration June 21 ~ Sept 22, 2011
7/7 Read All Done!!!
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(usually when I'm reading BDB I'm sitting on a beach somewhere)
August Monthly Challenge 2011Duration: Aug 1 ~ Aug 31
10/10 Read All Done!!!
1. A is for...:
2. Happy Birthday Jane!:
3. My Beautiful Garden State:
4. Kiss and Make Up:
5. Library Reads:
6. Frankenstein Day:
7. Lazy Day Reading:
8. Back to School (yay!):
9. Romance Awareness Month:
10. Thanks for the Rec Kim!
Read The Month Italian August: A~G~O~S~T~ODuration: Aug 1 ~ Aug 31
6/6 Read All Done!!!
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Drinks/Cocktails Theme ChallengeDuration July 15, 2011 ~ June 30, 2012
25/25 Read All Done!!!
I am so F'ing Schwasted!
Location
1. Wine of Choice (Napa):
2. Mojito:
3. Tennessee Cowboy:
4. Tequila Sunrise:
5. Rob Roy:
6. Manhattan:
7. Long Island Iced Tea:
8. Bay Breeze:
9. Rusty Nail (Chigaco):
10. Rum Runner (reread):
11. Jägerbomb:
12. White Russian:
13. Mint Julep:
Theme
14. Bloody Mary:
15. Virgin Bloody Mary:
16. Cosmo:
17. Martini:
18. Sex on the Beach:
19. Salty Dog:
20. 7&7 (author's last name):
21. Lemon Drop:
22. Snakebite:
23. Kamikaze:
24. Zombie:
25. Flaming Lamborghini:
Willy Wonkers Chocolate Challenge 2011 (quarterly)Duration Sept 1 ~ Nov 30
15/15 Read All Done!!!
1. Snickers:
2. Milky Way:
3. Starburst:
4. Baby Ruth:
5. M&Ms:
6. Junior Mint:
7. Twix:
8. Kitkat:
9. Cherry Ripe:
10. Crunchie/Voilet Crumble:
11. Bounty:
12. 3 Muskateers:
13. 100 Grand Bar:
14. Flake:
15. Rolo:
September Monthly Challenge 2011Duration: Sept 1 ~ Sept 30
10/10 Read ALL DONE!
1. S is for...:
2. Happy B'day Megan!:
3. Tennessee Bound:
4. "Aaarg", Among Others:
5. Hobbits and Orcs and Rings, Oh My!:
6. Sistas are Doin' it For Themselves:
7. It's Really Time I Started...
8. Driving is a Sport:
9. A Pub! A Pub! My Kindgom for a Pub!:
10. Thanks For The Pick Lili!
Read The Month Italian: S-E-T-T-E-M-B-R-EDuration Sept. 1 ~ Sept 30, 2011
9/9 ALL DONE!! Read
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Read The Month Italian: O•T•T•O•B•R•EDuration October 1 ~ October 31, 2011
7/7 Read All Done!!!
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October Monthly Challenge 2011Duration: Oct 1 ~ Oct 31
10/10 Read All Done!!!
1. O is for...:
2. Happy Birthday Auntee!
3. From the land of Salty Lakes:
4. Pink=Strength:
5. Read it With Me...Please:
6. You Big Grouch!:
7. Legends of the Fall:
8. Nom Nom Nom:
9. Mom, I Wanna Join the Circus!:
10. Thanks For The Rec Autumn!:
Awesome October Recs from AutumRead:
The Lost Recipe for Happiness 10/4
Fifty Shades of Grey 10/15
Pop:
-Graceling I'm sure you have seen the hype apocalyptic themes have right now, and this book has been a constant favorite among broad readers.
-Practice Makes Perfect Julie James jumped to the stardom with her first comtep novel: "Just Sexiest man alive". "Practice makes perfect" has great ratings, and its a personal favorite of mine, because not only the characterization was great, but their interaction was really hilarious. The anticipation was better than the romance itself (IMO)
Golden Oldies:
-The Beauty Within: You are pretty good keeping a neat TBR unlike me..ahem! This book has been in your shelves for a little while. The premise was interesting enough to make me add it my own shelf :)
-Dirty: I always say that, when it comes to Megan Hart, you either like her or not. You`ve read her before, and liked it. I personally love love this book.
Rock:
hmmm there are so many to choose from with yummy covers, but i finally settled for this one.
-No Place to Run. This HOT series keep getting better, and you gave the first installment a high rating.
Classical:
I dont usually have books with several authors, that are good enough to recommend other than anthologies.However,Good Omens fits the bill here.
Country:
-Annie's Song: I have not read this book, but it has been recommended to me time after time because of the complexity and emotionality of the plot.
- Montana Sky: you have read quite a few Nora Roberts, this is one of the few cowboy books that i have read and enjoyed.
Adult contemporary
Hot Head: While browsing your shelves, i saw a couple of M/M books, this one is a very good one.
-Catch A Mate andSimply Irresistible while being different types of contemporary romance, they are equally fun to read.
Indie
-Fallen from Grace: it will definitely qualify as one of the best 2011 reads. There are so many underlined plots than the eye meets with this book, that it took me by surprise.
-Fifty Shades of Grey: you and I, recently added this book to our TBRs and it seems to have great reviews.
HIP HOP:
-Daughter of Smoke and Bone: i know you dont have this book on your TBR, but the premise, plus the good reviews, could be a book that we both enjoy.
-Jazz
-The Lost Recipe for Happiness. I was pleasantly surprised when we had this book in common, because i`ve always wanted to read it as a buddy read.
Read The Season Autumn: A•U•T•U•N•N•ODuration September 23 ~ December 21, 2011
7/7 Read ALL DONE!!
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Read The Month Italian: N•O•V•E•M•B•R•EDuration Nov 1 ~ Nov 30, 2011
8/8 Read ALL DONE!!
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November Monthly Challenge 2011Duration: Nov 1 ~ Nov 30
10/10 Read ALL DONE!!!
1. "N" is for:
2. Happy B'day Ariel:
3. Sweet Home Alabama:
4. Perfect Chemistry:
5. Teen Angst and Drama:
6. Native American Love:
7. It's "Out" There:
8. Rainbow Parade:
9. Never Heard of 'im:
10. Thanks for the rec Reetuparna!:
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Challenge Duration: September 1 – September 30, 2010
10/10 Books Completed
ALL DONE!
1. S is for September, S for:
Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning09/08 ***2. Happy Birthday Rossy!:
Maverick's Black Cat by Maggie Casper09/07 ****3. Massachusetts Author:
Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas09/09 ****4. Sea Faring Pirates:
Guardian Angel by Julie Garwood09/03 ****5. Hard Workin' Heros:
Midnight Run by Lisa Marie Rice. 09/02. ****6. Ay Papi! Latino Author:
Passion by Lisa Valdez09/06 *****7. Beg, Borrow or...:
Absolutely, Positively by Jayne Ann Krentz09/11 ***8. Timeless Tales:
Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier09/15 **9. Mystery Lovin' Women:
Salvation in Death by J.D. Robb09/03 ****10. Hmmm, What should I pick?:
A Highlander's Destiny by Melissa Mayhue09/04