Paranormal Romance & Urban Fantasy discussion

Ok guys, since the regular moderators seem to be really busy (I think I remember a post about this and a request for some help a while back) I'm going to jump in and just assign the same challenge as last year's. The Acrostic of Paranormal--author name (first or last) or the title must start with the particular letter.

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L

How does that sound to everyone?

I'm in - Here is my list

0/10 COMPLETED

P - Power of the Moon - Tina Carreiro
A - Wolfsbane - Andrea Cremer
R - Rajmund - D.B. Reynolds
A - Ruthless - Anne Stuart
N - Craved - Stephanie Nelson
O - One Foot in the Grave - Jeaniene Frost
R - Sophia - D.B. Reynolds
M - In Bed With a Highlander - Maya Banks
A - Reckless - Anne Stuart
L - Long Hard Ride - Lorelei James

Cool I'm in will post as I go.

I'm in

01/10

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A:
R:
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N: Drink Deep Chloe Neill 11/03/11
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A:
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LOL!

Hey, Ann, thanks for stepping in. Things had been a bit crazy, and I kept forgetting to post November's challenge.

I actually have a different challenge in mind (one that's new), but if you guys want to do the Paranormal Acrostic that's cool with me.

Have fun everyone!

Ann aka Iftcan wrote: "Ok guys, since the regular moderators seem to be really busy (I think I remember a post about this and a request for some help a while back) I'm going to jump in and just assign the same challenge ..."

Hey...I can do this! Thanks!

0/10

P:
A: Fate's Edge by Ilona Andrews
R:
A:
N: Drink Deep by Chloe Neill
O: Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver
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M:
A:
L:

Hello everyone. This is my first time posting so I'm nit sure I'm doing this right. Do I read a book that starts with these letters?

Yz the Whyz wrote: "LOL!

Hey, Ann, thanks for stepping in. Things had been a bit crazy, and I kept forgetting to post November's challenge.

I actually have a different challenge in mind (one that's new), but if..."

I'd rather not do the Acrostic, if you don't mind. Finding "O" books are a PITA & I already read one this month for "AUTUNNO". And thank you!

Purcheria wrote: "Hello everyone. This is my first time posting so I'm nit sure I'm doing this right. Do I read a book that starts with these letters?"

yes, either the title of the book or the authors first/last name has to start with these letters.

Oh cool. Sounds like that could be fun! Do we have to tell which books we will be reading beforehand or as the month progresses?

Purcheria wrote: "Oh cool. Sounds like that could be fun! Do we have to tell which books we will be reading beforehand or as the month progresses?"

I believe you can do either

I'm in as usual and will post as usual.

Progress: 3/10

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O = One Salt Sea by Seanan McGuire --Read 11/25
R
M = Seduced by Moonlight by Laurell K. Hamilton --Read 11/29
A = A ngel's of Darkness by Nalini Singh, Ilona Andrews, Sharon Shinn, Meljean Brook
L = A Kiss of Shadows by Laurell K. Hamilton --Read 11/15



Also Read:

*Dark Guardian by Christine Feehan --Read 11/08
*Justice by Laurann Dohner --Read 11/14
*A Caress of Twilight by Laurell K. Hamilton --Read 11/20

Yz, I would totally be up for your new idea, please save it for next month cause it appears we are off on the paranormal acrostic! I am extremely greatful this challenge is up as I have an almost clinical need to rifle through my unread books and pick ones for the challegne each month. It's a sickness, truly.

I already had books picked out that I wanted to read this month and one does not fit into the requirements! NOOO! My heart bleeds. However, I will go on.

I'm in, I'll post my picks in the very near future!

I'm in for this one or the new list. Either works for me :)

2/10 read

Pamela Clare Sweet Release
Aiken, GA The Dragon Who Loved Me
Richelle Mead Spirit Bound
A: Aiken, GA Dragon Actually [11/3]
Neill, Chloe Drink Deep
O: Over My Dead Body by Michelle Bardsley
Richelle Mead Shadow Kiss
Michelle Bardsley Wait Till Your Vampire Gets Home
A: Aiken, GA What A Dragon Should Know [11/7]
L:Last Dragon Standing by GA Aiken

will post later

I'm in.. post later!

Not sure it I did this right, but I has a go. The following are the books and authors i've read.

P- Perfect Chemistry (Simone Elkeles
A- Ashling(The Obernewtyn Chronicles)
R- Richelle Mead
A- Anna and the French Kiss (Stephanie Perkins)
N- Night World (L.J. Smith)
O- Oh. My. Gods. (Tera Lynn Childs)
R- Rules of Attraction (Simone Elkeles)
M- Mercy (Rebecca Lim)
A- Anna Dressed in Blood (Kendare Blake)
L- Lord of the Flies (William Golding)

I'm in either way

10/10 DONE

P- Patterson, James's Witch and Wizard 11/17 & The Gift 11/22
A- At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost 11/7
R- Rachel Caine's Working Stiff 11/23
A- Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye by Victoria Laurie 11/4
N- Noel, Alyson's Dark Flame 11/16
O- Our Lady of Immaculate Deception by Nancy Martin 11/9
R- Rachel Vincent's My Soul to Save 11/2
M- Meg Cabot's When Lightning Strikes11/5 & Code Name Cassandra 11/11 & Safe House 11/16
A- After Obsession by Carrie Jones 11/10
L- Last Breath by Rachel Caine 11/3

I will try to do better this month ;)

P - Pack of Lies by Vaughn
A - Aftermath by Aguirre
R - Red-Headed Stepchild by Wells
A - Tempting Evil by Arthur
N - Drink Deep by Neill
O - The Diva's Guide to Selling Your Soul by O'reilly
R - Ryland's Sacrifice by Dare
M - Wolf at the Door by Maryjanice Davidson
A - Dangerous Games by Arthur
L - With Love by Langley

07/10

Great idea!! Im in....note sure what I am reading yet will update as I go :)

P - Perfect Play:Jaci Burton 09.11.11
A - Angel:L.A Wetherly 07.11.11
R - Kiss of Death: Rachel Caine
A - Jonas: Angela Cameron
N - First Night:Angela Knight
O - Once Upon A Dragon:Jambrea Jo Jones
R -
M - The Warrior: Kinley MacGregor 09.11.10
A - Kiss of Midnight:Lara Adrian> 12.11.11
L - The Donor: Lizzie Lynn Lee 07.11.10

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3/10


P - Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles
A - Crossed by Ally Condie
R - The Faerie Ring by Kiki Hamilton COMPLETED 11-26
A - Hollowmen by Amanda Hocking COMPLETED 11-10
N - The Boyfriend Thief by Shana Norris
O - On the Fringe by Courtney King Walker COMPLETED 11-3
R - Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead
M - Ripple by Mandy Hubbard
A - Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini
L - Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Taylor Laini

Progress: 4/10...I read a lot of books this month, they just don't fit in this list!

I'm in...
P--Pale Demon by Kim Harrison--COMPLETED 11/15--4.5****
A--Demon Song by Cat Adams
R--Lover Unleashed by JR Ward
A--Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
N--Angels’ Blood by Nalini Singh
O--Demonica: Overkill by Larissa Ione--COMPLETED 11/3--4****
R--Duncan by DB Reynolds
M--The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern--COMPLETED 11/14--3.5***
A--American Gods by Neil Gaiman
L-- Sin Undone by Larissa Ione--COMPLETED 11/1--4****

Duncan

I'm in, but I've committed myself to finishing some already started series, so I think I'll only manage 3 or 4 books that fit the challenge this month.

P
A
R Richelle Mead – Succubus on Top
A
N Naked in Death by J.D. Robb
O
R
M Mead, Richelle – Succubus Dreams
A
L

Okie Doke...

√ P: Punished; by Brynn Paulin √ *** 11.26.11
√ A: Storm Kissed; by Jessica Andersen √ *** 11.23.11
√ R: Reason to Breathe; Rebecca Donovan √ ***** 11.09.11
√ A: Breathe; by Abbi Glines √ *** 11.13.11
√ N: Drink Deep; by Chloe Neill √ *** 11.07.11
O:
R:
√ M: Beautiful Disaster; by Jamie McGuire √ *** 11.13.11
A: Grimspace; by Ann Aguirre
√ L: Laid Bare; by Lauren Dane √ *** 11.05.11

10/10 Completed 11/26/11


P:Personal Demon 11/26
A:A Hard Day's Fright11/2
R:Rosemary and Rue 11/13
A:A Local Habitation 11/13
N:No Humans Involved 11/11
O:One Salt Sea 11/18
R:River Marked 11/23
M:Magic on the Line 11/5
A:An Artificial Night 11/15
L:Late Eclipses 11/16

Completed 11/16/10


P: Priest, Cherie - Bloodshot ***11/07/11
A: Anya Bast - Witch Fury*****11/1
R: Red-Headed Stepchild - Jaye Wells ****11/07/11
A: Adrian Phoenix - Black Heart Loa ****11/5
N: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern ***11/16
O: One for the Money - Janet Evanovich ****11/08/11
R: Ravenous - Sharon Ashwood ****11/6
M: Myles, Jill - Gentlemen Prefer Succubi*****11/1
A: Adrian Phoenix - Black Dust Mambo***11/5
L: The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch**11/4

I so forgot this challenge. I read a bunch of books that would qualify. But time is money. Maybe next time.

I'm in too!
Complete: 3/10

P: Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare
A: Taken by Midnight by Lara Adrian
R: Edge Of Danger by Rhyannon Byrd
A: An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn
N: Night Play by Sherrilyn Kenyon
O: Mallory's Oracle by Carol O'Connell - Done: Nov 7
R: Rules of Engagement by Christina Dodd
M: In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks - Done: Nov 11
A: Scoundrel by Zoe Archer
L: Living Nightmare by Shannon K. Butcher - Done: Nov 9

In.

0/10 done

P-Pineiro, Caridad; Sins of the Flesh
A-Ava Gray, Skin Game
R-Richelle Mead, Thorne Queen
A-Ava Gray, Skin Tight
N-Night Falls on the Wicked by Sharie Kohler
O-O'day-Flannery, Constance; Shifting Love
R-Raye, Kimberly; Dead End Dating
M-Mackay, Allie; Highlander in her Bed
A-Armstrong,Kelly; Bitten
L-Lady of Light and Shadows by C.L Wilson

Yz the Whyz wrote: "LOL!

Hey, Ann, thanks for stepping in. Things had been a bit crazy, and I kept forgetting to post November's challenge.

I actually have a different challenge in mind (one that's new), but if..."


Oh a new one? I can't wait!

The Acrostic of Paranormal
November 2011
O/10

P-Pitticus Lore- The Power of Six
A- Lara Adrian- Shades of Midnight
R- Richelle Mead- Bloodlines
A- Angela Knight- Master of the Night
N- Chloe Neill-Drink Deep
O- Outlaw Demon wails- Kim Harrison
R- Rachel Caine- Ill Wind
M- Lisa McMann- Gone
A- Kelley Armstrong- The Awakening
L- L.JSmith- Night World, No. 1: Secret Vampire; Daughters of Darkness; Spellbinder

TO READ

Angelia wrote: "Not sure it I did this right, but I has a go. The following are the books and authors i've read.

P- Perfect Chemistry (Simone Elkeles
A- Ashling(The Obernewtyn Chronicles)
R- Richelle Mead
A- Anna..."

Hi there, these have to be books you are going to read through the month of November, as you complete one you check it off your list as see how many of them you have completed by 30th Nov :) hope this makes sense

Danielle wrote: "Yz, I would totally be up for your new idea, please save it for next month cause it appears we are off on the paranormal acrostic! I am extremely greatful this challenge is up as I have an almost ..."

The same thing happens to me every month....my list is now endless :(

Not sure I'll get this one done, my current library check outs, just don't match up. Here is what I have so far.

P-
A-Armstrong, Kelly- Bitten
R-
A-Alterant- Sherrilyn Kenyon & Diana Love
N-No Rest for the Wicked, Kresley Cole
O-
R-
M-Moon Called
A-At Graves End, Jeaniene Frost
L-

This could be quite interesting. I get to browse my library tonight it looks like.

7/10 Done

P Bone Crossed by Paticia Briggs Finished 11/29
A No Humans Involved by Kelley Armstrong Finished 11/8
R My Soul to Keep by Rachel Vincent Finished 11/15
A Frostbitten by Kelley Armstrong Finished 11/23
N
O Once Bitten by Kalayna Price Finished 11/27
R Kiss of Death by Rachel Caine Finished 11/27
M My Soul to Save by Rachel Vincent Finished 11/3
A
L

I finished Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr but have no place to list it sadly.

I'm in. I'll post a list once I determine what library book I have on hand.

I'm in. I'll Post as I go alone.

P: The Pursuit by Johanna Lindsey 11/20/11

A: A Whisper of Roses by Teresa Medeiros 11/4/11

R:

A: Along Came Jones by Linda Windsor 11/5/11

N: Night Shade by Lynne Ewing 11/9/11

O: One With the Shadows by Susan Squires 11/15/11

R:

M:

A: A Lady of His Own by Stephanie Laurens 11/6/11

L:

COMPLETED
3/10

P: The Society of Sinners by Charity Parkerson (Done on 11/2)
A: A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands
R: Midnight Reflections by Pamela Richter (Done on 11/10)
A: Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
N: Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh
O: One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost
R:
M: Enter the Night by Maggie Berkley
A:
L: The Devil of DiRisio by Leslie DuBois (Done on 11/4)

This is my first challenge, here goes.

0/10 Read

P- Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs
A- Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
R- Phoenix Rising by Philippa Ballantine
A- Little Red and the Wolf by Alison Paige
N- Drink Deep by Chloe Neill
O- One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
R- Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward
M- Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
A- Unseen Academicals by Terry Pratchett
L- Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L James

I'm in!
3/10 done

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P- The Subtle Knife - Philip Pullman
A- Inheritance - Christopher Paolini
R- The Forest of Hands and Teeth - Carry Ryan
A- Halo - Alexandra Adornetto
N- The Knife of Never Letting Go - Patrick Ness
O- Evermore - Alison Noël
R- Vampire Academy- Richelle Mead
M- Shiver - Maggie Stiefvater 11/3 also linger 11/15 and forever
A- My So-called Afterlife- Tamsy Murray 11/12
L- Wither - Lauren Destefano 11/11

since it's NaNoWriMo and exam week I might not finish all of them (and also because most dutch books are not available on goodreads and I also read them)

Paranormal Romance Monthly Challenge
November 1 - 30, 2011




P Secrets, Jordan Castillo Price NOV 30/2011
A Chaotic, Kelley Armstrong NOV 4/2011
R Naked Heat, Richard Castle NOV 13/2011
A Tales From The Otherworld, Kelley Armstrong NOV 3/2011
Archangels Blade, Nalini Singh NOV 28/2011
O Outcast Season: Undone, Rachel Caine
R Unplugged, Savannah Reardon NOV 17/2011
M Modern Wicked Fairy Tale: Alice, Selena Kitt NOV 2/2011
A Spell Bound, Kelley Armstrong NOV 6/2011
L Leviathan, Scott Westerfeld NOV 9/2011

Not sure how many I'll get done, but I'll give it a try!


P Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Seth Grahame-Smith read 11-12-11
A
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L Jamie Lori Foster read 11-20-11

I'm in also...Will be updating my books shortly



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PNR November '11 - Paranormal Acrostic

0/10

P - P.C. Cast - Untamed
A - Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
R - Jennifer Rardin - Bite Marks
A - Ann Aguirre - Grimspace
N - Chloe Neill - Hard Bitten
O - One More Bite by Jennifer Rardin
R - Carrie Ryan - The Dark and Hollow Places
M - Maggie Stiefvater - Forever
A - Adrian Phoenix - A Rush of Wings
L - Lilith Saintcrow - Working for the Devil

I'm in also...will be updating books shortly.

Completed: 0/10


P Promise-Soul Savers/Cook, Kristie
A Accordance/Crane, Shelly
R
A Airel/ Patterson, Aaron
N Noel, Alyson/ Evermore
O O'Brien, Caragh/ Birthmarked
R Rice, Morgan/ Turned-Book 1 Vampire Journals
M Marked/Skye, Joely
A Angel Star/ Murgia, Jennifer
L Lovell, Christin/ Diary of a Vampeen

Nov. Challenge
Completed 3/10

P- Destined by P.C. Cast
A- Awakened by P.C. Cast
R- Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead
A- Die for Me by Amy Plum
N- Nightmare Academy by Dean Lorey
O- The Old Willis Place: A Ghost Story by Mary Downing Hahn Read Nov 6
R- The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
M- My Soul to Steal by Rachel Vincent Read Nov 10
A- The Invasion by K.A. Applegate
L- Daughters of Darkness by L.J. Smith Read Nov 4

I'm in:

I'll add books as I finish them

P- Gentlemen Prefer Succubi by Jill Myles (11/06/11)
A
R- Succubus Shadows by Richelle Mead (11/02/11)
A
N- Never Love a Highlander by Maya Banks (11/11/11)
O- One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (11/18/11)
R- Succubus Revealed by Richelle Mead (11/20/11)
M- Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks (11/09/11)
A
L- Pleasure Unbound by Larrisa Ione (11/14/11)


There are no books that I want to read with the remaining A's. Challenge completed for me.

Okay, I have to ask the question that has been asked many, many times before. Can we read non-PNR books (is the limit 3)? I'm getting confused between groups. :)

PNR November 2011 Reading Challenge

Read: 0/10

P: Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione
A: Stormwalker by Allyson James
R:The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
A: Alpha: Origins in Angels of Darkness by Ilona Andrews
N: Nevermore in Angels of Darkness by Sharon Shinn
O: Out of this World by J.D. Robb
R: Innocent in Death by J.D. Robb
M: Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews
A: Angels Wolf in Angels of Darkness by Nalini Singh
L: Burn by Linda Howard