Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

If you like the Read-the-Month challenge, but is having problems with the multiple-lettered months? If you like to take your time, and prefer a slower pace?

Read-the-Season Challenge follows the same format as our popular Read-the-Month Challenge, except that you have a whole season to finish 9 books plus a bonus one.

To make it more interesting, we will be using different languages each year for our Read-the-Season and Read-the-Month challenges. For 2011, we will be using Italian.

Here is the timeline:

INVERNO (Winter) - December 21, 2010 - March 20, 2011
PRIMAVERA (Spring) - March 20, 2011 - June 20, 2011
ESTATE (Summer) - June 21, 2011 - September 22, 2011
AUTUNNO (Autumn) - September 23, 2011 - December 21, 2011

READ-THE-SEASON AUTUMN CHALLENGE: A-U-T-U-N-N-O (Autumn)
Duration:September 23, 2011 - December 21, 2011

Rules are simple. Using the word A-U-T-U-N-N-O, pick a book title or author (first or last name) that begins with the letters in the chosen season.

I am in!!! Will post my list soon!!

Read-the-Season Challenge: AUTUNNO
September 23 - December 21, 2011

Completed

A Angels Fall by Nora Roberts 12.20.11
U Unveiled by Courtney Milan 12.06.11
T Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe 09.27.11
U Utopia by Thomas More 10.08.11
N The Neverending Story by Michael Ende 09.24.11
N Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens 10.23.11
O The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton 12.04.11

RRRC
READ-THE-SEASON CHALLENGE: A-U-T-U-N-N-O (Autumn)
Duration:September 23, 2011 - December 21, 2011
6/7 completed


A- Archangels Blade Nalini Singh completed 10/5/11 5/5 ♥
U- Unbound Kim Harrison completed 10/12/11 rated 3/5 ♥
T- Too Hot to Touch Louisa Edwards completed 10/10/11 rated 4/5 ♥
U- Lover *Unbound J R Ward completed 10/1/11 4/5 ♥
N- Shoot to Thrill *Nina Bruhns
N- New York to Dalls J D Robb 12/4/11 5/5♥
O- Out of Mind Stella Cameron completed 10/24/11 3/5♥

Read-the-Season Autunno (Autumn) Challenge
Duration: 9/23/11-12/21/11
Goal: 0/7 Completed

A= Amy Plum~Die for Me
U= Unholy Magic by Stacia Kane
T=
U=
N= Nalini Singh~Archangel's Blade
N=
O=

0/7 Completed


A - Hidden Embers by Tessa Adams.
U - Unbelievable (Fantasy/Tantalizing) by Lori Foster.
T - The Tycoon's Pregnant Mistress (The Anetakis Tycoons Series, #1) by Maya Banks.
U - Undeniable by Julie Leto.
N - Nanny Next Door by Michelle Celmer.
N - Not Another Blind Date... by Leslie Kelly.
O -Guarding a Notorious Lady by Olivia Parker.

READ-THE-SEASON FALL CHALLENGE: A-U-T-U-N-N-O (Autumn)
Duration:September 23, 2011 - December 21, 2011

0/7 COMPLETED-UPDATE: 9/15/11

A: The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper
U: An Unforgettable Lady by Jessica Bird
T: Tribute by Nora Roberts
U: Unclaimed by Courtney Milan
N: Alexandra’s Legacy by N.J. Walters
N: Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon or The Next Always by Nora Roberts
O: One Foot in the Grave by Jeanine Frost

I'm participating.

Danielle's RRRC READ-THE-SEASON SUMMER CHALLENGE: A-U-T-U-N-N-O (Autumn)
Duration:September 23, 2011 - December 21, 2011

Rules are simple. Using the word A-U-T-U-N-N-O, pick a book title or author (first or last name) that begins with the letters in the chosen season.

Update:
Completed: X/6

A:Archangel by Sharon Shinn
U:Ursu, Anne The Immortal Fire
T:TED Klein Dark Gods
U:Unveiled by Courtney Milan
N:Naked City: Tales of Urban Fantasy by Various
N:Nalini Singh Play of Passion

I'm in too..Will post as I go:)
Duration:September 23, 2011 - December 21, 2011

4/7

A- Speak Laurie Halse Anderson 9/25/11 (4 stars)
U-
T- The Time Traveler's Wife - Audrey Niffenegger 9/24/11 (4 stars)
U-
N-
N- The Sky Is Everywhere - Jandy Nelson 9/27/11 (3 stars)
O One Sunday Morning: A Novel - Amy Ephron 9/23/11 (2 stars)

im in....

0/7

A-Across the Universe
U-Unearthly
T-Tiger's Curse
U-
N-Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs
N-Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men
O-Oh. My. Gods.

I'm in!

Read-the-Season-Autumn-Challenge: Autunno
Duration: 23/9/11 - 21/12/11
1/7 Completed

A:
U:
T:
U:
N:
N:
O: One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost 29/09/11 ★★★★★

Read the Season Challenge: Autumn
Duration: September 23 - December 21, 2011
0/7 Completed

A: The Accidental Werewolf - Dakota Cassidy
U:
T: Thunderhead - Douglas Preston/Lincoln Child
U:
N: Highborn - Yvonne Navarro
N:
O: One Hex of a Wedding - Yasmine Galenorn

Read the Season Challenge: Autumn
Duration: September 23 - December 21, 2011
7/7 Completed

A: At First Sight by Nicholas Sparks 26-Sept
U: U is for Undertow by Sue Grafton 29-Sept
T: Thanks for the Memories by Cecelia Ahern 8-Oct
U: Untouched by Anna Campbell 26-Sept
N: Noah’s Compass by Anne Tyler 30-Sept
N: The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco 11-Oct
O: Out of the Black Land by Kerry Greenwood 6-Oct

I'm in, list to follow.

Yz, a question..can I include in the list a book which I also plan on using in another list? I want to read The time travelers wife, and that book is also included in the #46 Random books list, so I thought I might as well have that book in this list.Is that allowed? Thank in advance:)

RRRC
READ-THE-SEASON CHALLENGE: A-U-T-U-N-N-O (Autumn)
Duration:September 23, 2011 - December 21, 2011
0/7 completed


A- Archangels Blade Nalini Singh
U- Unbound Kim Harrison
T- Too Hot to Touch Louisa Edwards
U- Lover *Unbound J R Ward
N- Shoot to Thrill *Nina Bruhns
N- Never Knowing Chevy Stevens
O- The Outlaw Demon Wails Kim Harrison

Read the Season Challenge: Autumn
Duration: September 23 - December 21, 2011
0/7 Completed

1.A: Archeron by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2.U: Cut & Run, Madeleine Urban
3.T: Trial by Fire, Jo Davis
4.U: Under Fire, Jo Davis
5.N: Visions of Heat, Nalini Singh
6.N: Heaven and Earth, Nora Roberts
7.O: One Grave At a Time, Jeaniene Frost

I'm in, I have to look through my books though =)

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
Read-the-Season Autunno (Autumn) Challenge
Duration: 9/23/11-12/21/11
Goal: 7/7 Completed

Using the word A-U-T-U-N-N-O, pick a book title or author (first or last name) that begins with the letters in the chosen season.

A= The Alchemist: A Graphic Novel by Paulo Coelho
U= Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane
T= Tom Franklin; Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter
U= Unholy Magic by Stacia Kane
N= Need by Carrie Jones
N= Not Even for Love by Sandra Brown
O= Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

0/7 Read

A – Archangel's Blade
U – UnRidden
T – Tempest Rising
U – Unbridled
N – Nightshade
N – Never Again
O – One Grave at a Time

0/7

A-All Night with a Rogue
U-An Unlikely Countess
T-Taken by the Prince
U-Until Forever
N-Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake
N-Nauti Nights
O-Once Upon a Scandal

Im in - will post my list later

I'm in. I've completed 2 out of 3 so far. Will have to work on my list.

Read the Season - Autumn-Autunno

0/7

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U-
T-
U-
N-
N-
O-

I'm in!



0/7 COMPLETED

A - Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur
U - Undead and Unfinished by MaryJanice Davidson
T - The Fall of Shane MacKade by Nora Roberts
U - Caught Running by Madeleine Urban
N - The Pride of Jared MacKade by Nora Roberts
N - The Heart of Devin MacKade by Nora Roberts
O - Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold by Ellen O'Connell

TO BE READ

I'm in and will post as I go.

7/7

A: Autobiography of Henry VIII, The - Margaret George
U: Unnaturnal Causes - PD James
T: Too Close to Home - Lynette Eason
U: Unbearable Lightness of Dragons, The - Katie Macalister
N: Ngaio Marsh - Dead Water
N: Ngaio Marsh - A Wreath for Rivera
O: Overture to Death - Ngaio Marsh

Read-the-Season-Autumn-Challenge: A-U-T-U-N-N-O
Duration: September 23, 2011 - December 21, 2011
07/07 Completed

A - The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong 10/08**
U - An Unforgettable Lady by Jessica Bird 11/11**
T - Trace of Fever by Lori Foster 09/24**
U - Untamed by Crystal Jordan 11/02****
N - Nora Roberts. The Hollow 11/05***
N - Nalini Singh. Archangel's Blade 10/22****
O - Once a Princess by Johanna Lindsey 10/18****

RRRC Read-the-Season Challenge: AUTUNNO

Duration: September 23, 2011 - December 21, 2011

0/7 Read

A: Witch Fire by Anya Bast
U: The Undead Heart: by Tate Jackson
T: A Little Death In Dixie by Lisa Turner
U: Undead and Undermined by MaryJanice Davidson
N: Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts
N: Narcissus in Chains by Laurell K. Hamilton
O: Once Upon a Wedding Night by Sophie Jordan

I'm in. I'll post as I go.

0/7 Read

A:
U:
T:
U:
N:
N:
O:

I'm in!! I'll post my list later :)

I'm in. Be back late with my list.

RRRC Season Challenge
September 23-December 21, 2011
Completed 0/7

A – Amanda Scott : Border Storm
U – Undertow : Cherry Adair
T – Terra Lynn Childs : Oh. My. Gods.
U – Under a Vampire Moon : Lynsay Sands
N – Nightshine : Lynn Viehl
N – Nora Roberts : Happy Ever After
O – One Grave at a Time : Jeaniene Frost

Ananda wrote: "Yz, a question..can I include in the list a book which I also plan on using in another list? I want to read The time travelers wife, and that book is also included in the #46 Random books list, so ..."

Sorry for the late reply.

Yes, you can.

No problem and thanks for the reply Yz:)

completed

A- A Knight in Cowboy Boots by Suzie Quint 9.25
U- an unforgettable lady by jessica bird 10/26
T- Trusting Them by Marla Monroe 9/23
T- Texas Ranger by Diana Palmer 10.1
U- Unmasking Dorian by Violet Summers 10.8
N- No Matter What by Erin Nicholas 9/28
N- Night after Night by Janelle Denison 11.8
O-On Your Knees by Brynn Paulin 10.2

I'm in and will post as I go.

I'm in and looking for books - I have one 'U' that I saved for this, now to find another one!

I'm in too!

Read The Season Autumn: A•U•T•U•N•N•O
Duration September 23 ~ December 21, 2011
0/7 Read

A: Aiken, G.A. ~ The Dragon Who Loved Me
U: The Ultimate Millionaire by Susan Mallery
T: Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah MacLean
U: The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella
N: Neill, Chloe ~ Drink Deep
N: Nalini Singh ~ Bonds of Justice
O: One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost

Read-the-Season 2010 - 2011
Autumn/Autunno: September 23-December 21, 2011
0/7

A = Aunt Dimity: Snowbound by Nancy Atherton
U = The Ugly Duckling by Iris Johansen
T = The Time of the Hunter's Moon by Victoria Holt
U = Unveiled by Courtney Milan
N = Nora Roberts: TBD
N = Nora Roberts: TBD
O = And One Rode West by Heather Graham

Read-the-Season 2010 - 2011
Autumn/Autunno: September 23-December 21, 2011
0/7

A - All That is Beautiful - Roxane Tepfer Sanford
U - The Untied Kingdom - Kate Johnson
T - Tawni O'Dell - Sister Mine
U - Untamed - Elizabeth Lowell
N - Now You See Me - S.J.Bolton
N - Nesbo, Jo -The Snowman
O - Odyssey, Shawn Thomas - The Wizard of Dark Street

Read-the-Season Challenge: AUTUNNO
September 23 - December 21, 2011
0/7

A A Summer to Remember by Mary Balogh
U Until You by Judith McNaught
T Tender Is the Storm by Johanna Lindsey
U The Untamed Bride by Stephanie Laurens
N Navy Wife by Debbie MacComber
N Never A Gentleman by Eileen Dreyer
O Ondine by Shannon Drake

1/7 Completed


A - Hidden Embers by Tessa Adams.
U - Unbelievable (Fantasy/Tantalizing) by Lori Foster.
T - The Tycoon's Pregnant Mistress (The Anetakis Tycoons Series, #1) by Maya Banks.
U - Undeniable by Julie Leto.
N - Nanny Next Door by Michelle Celmer.
N - Not Another Blind Date... by Leslie Kelly. Completed 9/23/11 **** (4 Stars)
O -Guarding a Notorious Lady by Olivia Parker.

Question: I know we can disregard the words "the" "a" & others, but do we have to? Can a book that begins with "The" be used for "T"?

Sorry. You'd think I'd already know the answer to this question after participating in this challenge since early 2010.

6/7
A-Afterlife9/23/11
U-Uncommon Criminals-10/14/11
T-Twice Upon a Marigold
U-Unbound-10/31/11
N-Night Embrace
N-Nora Roberts -The MacKade Brothers: Rafe and Jared-10/9/11
O-Blood Lite II: Overbite-9/24/11=

I'm in! Will post much later though, have to finish up some monthly challenges first!

2/7 Completed


A - Hidden Embers by Tessa Adams.
U - Unbelievable (Fantasy/Tantalizing) by Lori Foster.
T - The Tycoon's Pregnant Mistress (The Anetakis Tycoons Series, #1) by Maya Banks.
U - Undeniable by Julie Leto.
N - Nanny Next Door by Michelle Celmer. Completed 9/24/11 **** (4 Stars)
N - Not Another Blind Date... by Leslie Kelly. Completed 9/23/11 **** (4 Stars)
O -Guarding a Notorious Lady by Olivia Parker.

I'm in again =)
AUTUNNO (Autumn) - September 23, 2011 - December 21, 2011


A A Great and Terrible Beauty – Libba Bray (Gemma Doyle 1)
U Unearthly - Cynthia Hand (Unearthly 1)
T The Final Empire – Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn 1)
U Ueda, Rinko – Stepping on Roses 3
N Nalini Singh – Angels’ Blood (Guild Hunters 1)
N Nightwalker – Jocelynn Drake (Dark Days 1)
O One Foot in the Grave - Jeaniene Frost (Night Huntress 2)

3/7 Completed


A - Hidden Embers by Tessa Adams.
U - Unbelievable (Fantasy/Tantalizing) by Lori Foster.
T - The Tycoon's Pregnant Mistress (The Anetakis Tycoons Series, #1) by Maya Banks. Completed 9/25/11 **** (4 Stars)
U - Undeniable by Julie Leto.
N - Nanny Next Door by Michelle Celmer. Completed 9/24/11 **** (4 Stars)
N - Not Another Blind Date... by Leslie Kelly. Completed 9/23/11 **** (4 Stars)
O -Guarding a Notorious Lady by Olivia Parker.

Read-the-Season 2010 - 2011
Autumn/Autunno: September 23-December 21, 2011
1/7

√ A = Aunt Dimity: Snowbound by Nancy Atherton - 9.23
U = The Ugly Duckling by Iris Johansen
T = The Time of the Hunter's Moon by Victoria Holt
U = Unveiled by Courtney Milan
N = Nora Roberts: TBD
N = Nora Roberts: TBD
O = And One Rode West by Heather Graham

Read-the-Season Autunno (Autumn) Challenge
Duration: 9/23/11-12/21/11
Goal: 1/7 Completed

A= Amy Plum~Die for Me
U= Unholy Magic by Stacia Kane ★★★★☆ 9/26
T=
U=
N= Nalini Singh~Archangel's Blade
N=
O=