ROR Summer 2010 Challenge

Summer '10 Reading Challenge List

It's that time again! Here is your list for the Summer '10 (June, July, August) Reading Challenge!

RULES:
1. Select ANY number of books to read that fit the category.
2. Post your list on the discussion board and blog (Name’s Winter 09 Challenge List)
3. If you need title suggestions please use the Discussion titled WINTER TITLE SUGGESTIONS if you don't see it please search (to try and minimize number of discussions)
4. Once you have read a book please find the corresponding discussion by searching you can search by 09 Winter # and use the number that corresponds with the list. (one will be created for each number on December 1, again, to try and minimize number of discussions) and post the book and title you read and rating, and review.
5. It is not required, but if you could post your review on the blog that would be great.
6. Reviews on the blog please include labels list the rating, author, and # of challenge only.
7. Audio books are okay
8. Rereads are okay
9. You can change your list at anytime

Proposed titles in pink

THE CHALLENGE:
1. Read an anthology-Bewitched By Love-DONE-3 stars

2. Read a book with a noble title in the title (queen, prince, lord, duke, etc.)-The Wild Marquis by Miranda Neville-DONE-5 stars

3. Read any contemporary romance-A Dark And Story Night by Anne Stuart-DONE-3.5 stars

4. Readers Choice-The Jewelled Snuff Box by Alice Cheywynd Ley-DONE-3.5 stars

5. Read a book with a mysterious word in the title (secrets, masquerade, spy, shadows, dangerous, etc.)-Yesterday's Evil by Dorothy Daniels-DONE-3.5 stars

6. Read a book with a fairytale theme. For help choosing go to: http://www.likesbooks.com/fairytale.html-Magic Slippers
7. Author's first or last name, OR any word in the title, begins with an 'A' for August-The Falcon AND The Flower by Virginia Henley-3.5 stars

8. A book with a title that is ALSO a song title! example: When I Fall in Love, It's in His Kiss, Rescue Me, It Had To Be You, etc.-Finders Keepers by Linnea Sinclair-DONE-2 stars

9. Captive!!! Read a book where the hero or heroine are held captive by the hero or heroine. For help: http://www.likesbooks.com/captive.html-Irish Enchantment-DONE-3 stars

10. Read any book with a step-back cover. (This is a book with a picture cover behind the main cover)-Topaz Man Presents


11. Readers Choice, part II-Out Of The Common Way by Melissa Lynn Jones-DONE-3 stars

12. A book with 4 or more words in the title-Belinda Goes To Bath by Marion Chesney-DONE-4 stars

13. Read a title with an endearment word. (Baby, darling, lover, angel, etc.)-Angel Love

14. Read any book written by Christina Dodd-The Runaway Princess-DONE-3 stars

15. Readers Choice, part III-A Spirited Romance by Alana Clayton-DONE-3 stars


To Join, go here:

Unfinished-All About The Brontes Challenge

UNFINISHED :(

I just cannot pass this one up:)

Join HERE

Challenge Details

1. The All About the Brontes challenge will run from January 1st to June 30, 2010. You can post a review before this date if you wish.

2. You can read a book, watch a movie, listen to an audiobook, anything Bronte related that you would like. Reading, watching, or listening to a favorite Bronte related item again for the second, third, or more time is also allowed.

3. The goal will be to read, watch, listen, to 3 to 6 (or beyond) anything Bronte items.

Goal is 6 items:

1-Tried to watch the version of Jane Eyre with George C. Scott-it was terrible! Scott was a WEIRD choice for Rochester:(

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Thriller and Suspense Challenge 2010

Join HERE

Timeline: 01 Jan 2010 - 31 Dec 2010

Rules: To read TWELVE (12) thrillers in 2010

Details:

• You don't have to select your books ahead of time, you can just add them as you go. Also if you do list them upfront then you can change them, nothing is set in stone! The books you choose can crossover into other challenges you have on the go.

• If you decide to participate in this challenge please use the links I have set up below with the buttons to post on your sidebar, this way others can find their way back to this post and join in the fun.

• If you decide to join this challenge be sure to create a post telling others, please make sure you add a link back to this post so others can join in.
• You can join anytime between now and the later part of next year.
• There will be a place for you to link your reviews, but this is optional.
My List:1-Out Of The Dark by Sharon Sala-4 stars2-A Mortal Curiosity by Ann Granger-4 stars3-Yesterday's Evil by Dorothy Daniels-3.5 stars4-Jane And The Unpleasantness At Scargrave Manor by Stephanie Barron-4 stars5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-

What's In A Name Challenge 3

I enjoyed this challenge last year so I'm glad to see it still on for 2010. Join here

So here's how it works: Between January 1 and December 31, 2010, read one book in each of the following categories:he book titles are just suggestions, you can read whatever book you want to fit the category.

1. A book with a food in the title: Clockwork Orange, Grapes of Wrath, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
2. A book with a body of water in the title: A River Runs through It, Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters, The Lake House
3. A book with a title (queen, president) in the title: The Murder of King Tut, The Count of Monte Cristo, Lady Susan
4. A book with a plant in the title: A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Wind in the Willows, The Name of the Rose
5. A book with a place name (city, country) in the title: Out of Africa; London; Between, Georgia
6. A book with a music term in the title: Song of Solomon, Ragtime, The Piano Teacher

1-At The Sign of The Golden Pineapple by Marion Chesney-3.5 stars

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3-The Duke and I by Julia Quinn-4 stars

4-The Falcon and the Flower by Virginia Henley-3.5 stars

5-Emily Goes To Exeter by Marion Chesney-4 stars

6-Nightingale's Lament by Simon Green

Unfinished-RYOB Challenge 2010

I was in this challenge last year though I only met 57 books of my 100 books goal. I think I will make my goal a bit more attainable for me at 70 books this year. Hope I can do it!

Join HERE For 2010, I am planning to continue with the RYOB (Read Your Own Books) challenge! The rules are simple:pick a number of books you’d like to read in one year

• Choose those books from your OWN collection
• Read them between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010

And, that’s it!Some other guidelines for this challenge:Re-Reads are NOT allowed (the challenge is to get more of your own books read that have been sitting there waiting!)

• Audiobooks & e-books ARE allowed
• You do NOT need a blog to participate — you can leave comments on this post with your progress

My List:

1-Agents of Light And Darkness by Simon Green-4 stars

2-The Duke and I by Julia Quinn-4 stars

3-A Talent For Trouble by Anne Barbour-3 stars

4-Nightingale's Lament by Simon Green-3.5 stars

5-Wicked by Shannon Drake-3.75 stars

6-On The Edge by Ilona Andrews-3 stars

7-Proof of Seduction by Courtney Milan-4 stars

8-The Lady In Question by Judith Laik-3 stars

9-Heaven At Sunrise by Leona Karr-4.5 stars

10-The Prisoner by Cheryl Reavis-4.5 stars
11-The Man In The Green Coat by Carola Dunn-4.5 stars
12-Emily Goes To Exeter by Marion Chesney-4 stars
13-How To Tempt A Duke by Kasey Michaels-3 stars
14-Wild Rose by Rebecca Ward-4 stars
15-Newmarket Match by Anita Mills-4 stars
16-The Bride Ship by Deborah Hale-4.5 stars
17-Blood Memories by Barb Hendee-3.5 stars
18-An Unquestionable Lady by Rosina Pyatt-4 stars
19-The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe-4 stars
20-The Runaways by Julia Herbert-5 stars.
21-Out of The Dark by Sharon Sala-4 stars
22-His Secondhand Wife by Cheryl St. John-4.5 stars
23-A Mortal Curiosity by Ann Granger-4 stars
24-A Warrior's Heart by Margaret Moore-4 stars
25-The Garden of the Azure Dragon by Ann Hulme-4 stars
26-At The Sign Of The Golden Pineapple by Marion Chesney-3.5 stars
27-Sweet and Twenty by Joan Smith-3.5 stars
28-Lucky Charm by Carly Phillips-2.5 stars
29-Silverhair by Stephen Baxter-4 stars
30-Bewitched By Love by Desjardien et al- 3 stars
31-Irish Enchantment by Kathryn Fox et al-3 stars
32-Belinda Goes To Bath by Marion Chesney-4 stars
33-The Falcon And The Flower by Virginia Henley-3.5 stars
34-A Spirited Romance by Alana Clayton-3 stars
35-Yesterday's Evil by Dorothy Daniels-3.5 stars
36-Out Of The Common Way by Melissa Lynn Jones-3 stars
37-The Runaway Princess by Christina Dodd-3 stars
38-Jane And The Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor by Stephanie Barron-4 stars
39-The Jewelled Snuff Box by Alice Chetwynd Ley-3.5 stars
40-Lovey Mary by Alice Hegan Rice-4 stars
41-A Wife For Warminster by Margaret Summerville-4 stars
42-Jack O' Lantern by Kathleen Shoesmith-3 stars
43-The Wild Marquis by Miranda Neville-5 stars
44-A Dark and Stormy Night by Anne Stuart-3.5 stars
45-Magic Bleeds by Ilona Andrews-4 stars
46-The Courtship of Izzy McCree by Ruth Langan-3.5 stars
47-A Christmas Promise by Mary Balogh-4 stars
48-Enchanting Jenny by Zabrina Faire-3 stars
49-Lady Jane by Norma Lee Clark-5 stars
50-The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley-4 stars
51-Teller of Tales by Laurel Ames-2.5 stars
52-Christmas Wishes by Barbara Metzger-4 stars

Harlequin/Silhouette Book Challenge 2010

OK-so I was in this challenge last year but I only got around to reading one book for it-I know BIG failure:( So I think I'll try again this year cause I know I can do better now:)

Join HERE

The 2010 Harlequin/Silhouette
Romance Reading Challenge

Rules:

1) Challenge is from Jan 1 to Dec 31

2) All of the books must be from the Harlequin family of imprints

3) Read one book for each requirement


Requirements:
1) Read 1 book with a weather condition in the title (i.e. storm, rain, snow)


2) Read 1 book with a person's name in the title (i.e. Mary, John)


3) Read 1 book with a title in the title (i.e. King, Prince, Princess, Sheik)


4) Read 1 book with a color in the title (i.e. red, blue, white)


5) Read 1 book by an author whose last name begins with the letter "R"


6) Read 1 book with an element in the title (earth, water, fire, air, spirit)

Other information:
1) Please join the challenge by commenting with a link to your post (I'll start a participant blog roll)

2) A list is not necessary and may be changed at any time

3) Books can be in any format - paper, audio, ebook


4) Books may be used for other challenges

5) Go to eHarlequin for book information, anything you can purchase there counts for the challenge.

My proposed list:

1-"weather condition": A Dark And Stormy Night by Anne Stuart-DONE 3.5 stars

2-"person's name": Sweet Sarah Ross by Julie Tetel-DONE-zero stars

3-"title": The Devil Earl by Deborah Simmons

4-"color": The Garden of The Azure Dragon by Ann Hulme-DONE-4 stars

5-"R" Name-The Prisoner by Cheryl Reavis-DONE-4.5 stars

6-"element": Apache Fire by Elizabeth Lane

2010 Historical Fiction Challenge

I've signed up for "addicted", 12 books. Sign up HERE

Challenge Guidelines:
1. Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate.
--Non-Bloggers: Include your information in the comment section.

2. There are four levels:

-- Curious – Read 3 Historical Fiction novels.

-- Fascinated – Read 6 Historical Fiction novels.

-- Addicted – Read 12 Historical Fiction novels.

-- Obsessed – Read 20 Historical Fiction novels.

3. Any book format counts.

4. You can list your books in advance or just put them in a wrap up post. If you list them, feel free to change them as the mood takes you.

5. Challenge begins January 1st thru December, 2010.

My List:

1-A Mortal Curiosity by Ann Granger-4 stars

2-The Falcon And The Flower by Virginia Henley-3.5 stars

3-Jane And The Unpleasantness At Scargrave Manor by Stephanie Barron-4 stars

4-Lovey Mary by Alice Hegan Rice-4 stars

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2010 Fantasy Reading Challenge

Another good challenge the ladies at Royal Reviews are hosting. I think I'm going to try for 12 "addicted" books. Join HERE.

The Fantasy Reading Challenge can include YA Fantasy or Historical Fantasy, Science Fiction Fantasy or any other sub genre of Fantasy. There really are no limits to this challenge as Fantasy is such a wide and varied genre. Just enjoy and have fun! I'm planning on reading the Katherine Kerr Deverry series if anyone would like to join me in a read along.

Challenge Guidelines:
1. Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate.
--Non-Bloggers: Include your information in the comment section.

2. There are four levels:

-- Curious – Read 3 Fantasy Fiction novels.

-- Fascinated – Read 6 Fantasy Fiction novels.

-- Addicted – Read 12 Fantasy Fiction novels.

-- Obsessed – Read 20 Fantasy Fiction novels.

3. Any book format counts.

4. You can list your books in advance or just put them in a wrap up post. If you list them, feel free to change them as the mood takes you.

5. Challenge begins January 1st thru December, 2010.

My List:

1-Agents of Light and Darkness by Simon Green-4 stars

2-Nightingale's Lament by Simon Green-3.5 stars

3-On The Edge by Ilona Andrews-3 stars

4-Blood Memories by Barb Hendee-3.5 stars

5-The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe'-4 stars

6-Silverhair by Stephen Baxter-4 stars

7-Dead In The Family by Charlaine Harris-3.5 stars

8-Finders Keepers by Linnea Sinclair-2 stars

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Unfinished-Winter 09 Challenge

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Winter 09 Challenge FAQ’s December 1 – February 28

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1. Select ANY number of books to read that fit the category.
2. Post your list on the discussion board and blog (Name’s Winter 09 Challenge List)
3. If you need title suggestions please use the Discussion titled WINTER TITLE SUGGESTIONS if you don't see it please search (to try and minimize number of discussions)
4. Once you have read a book please find the corresponding discussion by searching you can search by 09 Winter # and use the number that corresponds with the list. (one will be created for each number on December 1, again, to try and minimize number of discussions) and post the book and title you read and rating, and review.
5. It is not required, but if you could post your review on the blog that would be great.
6. Reviews on the blog please include labels list the rating, author, and # of challenge only.
7. Audio books are okay
8. Rereads are okay
9. You can change your list at anytime


THE CHALLENGE:

1. Read a book that was read in the Fall Challenge-DONE-Wicked by Shannon Drake-3.75 stars

2. Read a book with a cheesy cover-DONE-Heaven At Sunrise by Leona Karr-4.5 stars

3. Read a Julia Quinn Book-DONE-The Duke and I-4 stars

4. Read a romance that starts as a friendship-DONE-A Talent For Trouble by Anne Barbour-3 stars.

5. Read a book with “ICE” or “FIRE” in the title-DONE-Snow Angel by Mary Balogh-4 stars

6 Read a book that is a Cabin/Road Romance http://www.likesbooks.com/cabinroad.html
7. Reader’s Choice (Author last name A-K)

8. Reader’s Choice (Author last name L-Z)-DONE-Proof of Seduction by Courtney Milan-4 stars

9. Read a book with a color in the title-DONE-The Man In The Green Coat by Carola Dunn-4.5 stars.

10. Read a book that has a setting other than the U.S. or England-DONE-Rendezvous by Serena Richards-4 stars.

11. Read a book with a "magic" element (time travel, miracles, magic, psychic, angels...whatever this means to you!)-DONE-The Christmas Charade by Karla Hocker -3.5 stars (ghost)

12. Read a book that is a stand alone (not part of any series)-DONE-Shadow Valley by Gwen Hunter-4 stars.

13. Read a new to you author-DONE-The Lady In Question by Judith Laik-3 stars

14. Read a book that has a three word title-DONE-On The Edge by Ilona Andrews-3 stars

15. For Winter, Read a book that has a “W” word in the title

Unfinished-Countdown Challenge

Unfinished-
Just too much on my plate right now to keep up with this challenge-it was fun though:)

I'll be amazed if I can complete this one, but it will be fun to try:) Want to join too? click HERE

1. The goal of this challenge is to read the number of books first published in a given year that corresponds to the last digit of each year in the 2000s — 10 books from 2010, 9 books from 2009, 8 books from 2008, etc. The total number of books required, therefore, is 55.
2. This challenge lasts from 9/9/09 through 10/10/10.
3. Crossovers with other challenges are allowed and your lists may change at any time.
4. Sign up using Mr. Linky.
5. Have fun reading!

2010:

1-Proof of Seduction by Courtney Milan-4 stars

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1- A Touch of Dead by Charlaine Harris(10/6/2009)-4 stars

2- Queene Of Light by Jennifer Armintrout (9/29/2009)-3 stars

3-On The Edge by Ilona Andrews-3 stars

4-How To Tempt a Duke by Kasey Michaels-3 stars

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2008:

1- The Last Vampire by Rosemoor/Paoletti (6/24/2008)-3.5 stars

2- Untouched Mistress by Margaret McPhee (11/1/08)-4 stars

3-Blood Memories by Barb Hendee-3.5 stars

4-A Mortal Curiosity by Ann Granger-4 stars

5-Lucky Charm by Carly Phillips-2.5 stars

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1- Dark Rider by Kathrynn Dennie (9/1/07)-3 stars

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1-The Bride Ship by Deborah Hale-4.5 stars

2-The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe'-4 stars

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2005:

1-Shadow Valley by Gwen Hunter 4 stars

2-Wicked by Shannon Drake-3.75 stars

3-The Lady In Question by Judith Laik-3 stars

4-His Secondhand Wife by Cheryl St. John-5 stars

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1-Nightingale's Lament by Simon Green-3.5 stars

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1-Agents of Light and Darkness by Simon Green-4 stars

2-Out of the Dark by Sharon Sala-4 stars

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2002:

1-Tears Of The Giraffe by Alexander McCall Smith-3 stars

2-A Spirited Romance by Alana Clayton-3 stars

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