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Mar 30, 2009 12:00PM

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I want to scream that I have to wait till Wed to start. I have a good selection this month
come on, we NEED to start this challenge NOW. I am itching to read my books I have. They are staring at me screaming "read me, read me, READ ME!!!!"

I almost cheated today, I was so tempted by the Hunger Like No Other cover. But I didn't! It's good to know I'm not the only one twitching with impatience.
You guys cracked me up..although I totally understand your pain. I still have one book left to finish, but I have like 6 books for April already lined up by my bedside...Just one more night everybody..LOL


LMAO I did that too! I Know one more day left!!!

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I'm reading that book too this month I cant wait. I don't even know which one to start with lol.

I feel your pain girl! =)


'm Trying to finish the deed by lynsay sands but i'm itching for one of the other ones.

1. Acheron (Dark Hunter #22) � Sherilyn Kenyon
2. Curse the Dawn (Cassie Palmer #4) � Karen Chance
3. Minion (Vampire Huntress Legend #1) � L.A. Banks
4. The Nymphos of Rocky Flats (Felix Gomez #1) � Mario Acevedo
5. The Last Watch (Night Watch #4) � Sergei Lukyanenko
6. A Rush of Wings (The Maker’s Song #1) � Adrian Phoenix
7. Undead and Unwed (Undead #1 ) –Mary Janice Davidson
8. Dark Lover (BDB #1) � J.R. Ward
9. A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry Series #1) � Laurell K. Hamilton



6. A Rush of Wings (The Maker’s Song #1) � Adrian Phoenix
8. Dark Lover (BDB #1) � J.R. Ward
9. A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry Series #1) � Laurell K. Hamilton

6. A Rush of Wings (The Maker’s Song #1) � Adrian Phoenix
8. Dark Lover (BDB #1) � J.R. Ward
9. A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry Series #1) � Laurell..."
I'm trying here...I love to read, and I'm starting to think at this point I'm going to have give up my social life...this is terrible...lol

I have been staring at my April challenge books but I've been very good and I haven't cheated! Luckily the BDB's have been keeping me busy! I can read them over and over without getting bored!
One more day! =)

6. A Rush of Wings (The Maker’s Song #1) � Adrian Phoenix
8. Dark Lover (BDB #1) � J.R. Ward
9. A Kiss of Shadows (Meredith Gentry Series ..."
Don't think you are the only one...
My social life has already taken a back seat becuase I am reading so much and doing these challenges

there is not enough time for this hobby and addiction
Social Life? Social Life--what in the WORLD is this weird event of which you speak?
Fortunately today wasn't TOO bad. I spent about 3 hours over at my daughter's (OZ) working on making a pattern. But at 00:01 I WILL be starting one of my books. Who needs to sleep? Not ME. Ignore those dark circles, the bags, the blood shot eyeballs, the talking to people that aren't there. :o)
Ok, now, for a FUN one. What time zone are we supposed to start reading in? Eastern? Greenwich? Pacific? And what if we have to go visit a family member or friend who is in a LATER time zone? Do we stick to our own or go by theirs? (can you all get the idea that I'm opting for Greenwich, since that's 5 hours earlier than Eastern?) :o)
Fortunately today wasn't TOO bad. I spent about 3 hours over at my daughter's (OZ) working on making a pattern. But at 00:01 I WILL be starting one of my books. Who needs to sleep? Not ME. Ignore those dark circles, the bags, the blood shot eyeballs, the talking to people that aren't there. :o)
Ok, now, for a FUN one. What time zone are we supposed to start reading in? Eastern? Greenwich? Pacific? And what if we have to go visit a family member or friend who is in a LATER time zone? Do we stick to our own or go by theirs? (can you all get the idea that I'm opting for Greenwich, since that's 5 hours earlier than Eastern?) :o)







1. Dark Lover by J.R. Ward (Black Dagger Brotherhood, 1)
2. Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs (Mercedes Thompson, Book 3)
3. Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione (Demonica Series, Book 1)
4.
5. A Girl's Guide to Vampires by Katie MacAlister (Dark Ones, Book 1)
6. Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur (Riley Jenson Guardian Series, Book 1)
7.
8.
9.
* (backup) Sword of Darkness by Kinley MacGregor (Lords of Avalon, Book 1)

Of Hamilton's women, I so prefer Merry. She's so much more balanced than Anita. It's an interesting look at Seelie and Unseelie courts. Lots and LOTS of sex. I mean LOTS!
I love Frost. I'm all about my moody men.
I also remember getting all emotional during those books. New one in October! I'm excited!
Guys, are you jealous? It's April 1st where I am and I've dived into A hunger like no other. Wheeee! See you on the other side.
Hehe...I know, I know, the International Date Line is such a bitch. Okay, no more rubbing anyone's nose in anything, I'm off to swoon over Lachlain.

1. Bad Blood by LA Banks
2. dark lover JR Ward
3. Nice girls don't have fangs by molly harper
4. at graves end jeaniene frost
5. midnight rising Lara adrian
6. iron kissed patricia briggs
7. mona lisa awakening sunny
8. fistfull of charms kim harrison
9. industrial magic kelley armstrong

1. Small Favor - Jim Butcher (Harry Dresden #10)
2. Lover's Bite - Maggie Shayne
3. Song in the Dark - P.N. Elrod (Vampire Files)
4. Holy Smokes - Katie MacAlister (Aisling Gray #4)
5. Bound By Light - Anna Windsor
6. Magic Bites - Ilona Andrews
7.The Salem Witch Tryouts - Kelly McClymer
8. The Lost Queen - Frewin Jones (Fairy Path #2)
9. The Immortal Hunter - Lynsay Sands

Fortunately today wasn't TOO bad. I spent about 3 hours over at my daughter's (OZ) working on making a patt..."
Man your totally hilarious!!! I'm starting one at 12 too!!

1. The Mage by Jean Johnson #8
2.
3.
4. Highland Outlaw by Monica McCarty #2
5. Darkness Revealed by Alexandra Ivy #4
6.
7. Born in Death by J.D. Robb #23
8. Mercury's War by Lora Leigh #16
9.
Ok, Moss--I'm coming to visit you--even if its only astrally so that I can get that earlier start. :o) Still only 7 minutes and I can start "Vampire Academy" (I've decided that's going to be my FIRST book of the challenge.)
Please do Ann! :)
And ooooo I finished A Hunger Like No Other. It was awwwwwwsome. Thanks to whoever suggested it way back when I was trawling for series ideas. I am so on the Kresley Cole train.
oooh ooh Barbara do the Ione, do the Ione, she is amazing.
::runs away::
And ooooo I finished A Hunger Like No Other. It was awwwwwwsome. Thanks to whoever suggested it way back when I was trawling for series ideas. I am so on the Kresley Cole train.
oooh ooh Barbara do the Ione, do the Ione, she is amazing.
::runs away::

Martina's April Challenge List (Tentative)
1) Eclipse, Twilight Saga #3 by Stephenie Meyer
2) The Accidental Human, Accidental Friends #3 by Dakota Cassidy
3) Kitty and the Dead Man's Hand, Kitty Norville #5 by Carrie Vaughn
4) Angels' Blood, Guild Hunter #1 by Nalini Singh
5) Enslave Me Sweetly, Alien Huntress #2 by Gena Showalter
6) Lover Unbound, Black Dagger Brotherhood #5 by J.R. Ward
7) Shadow Kiss, Vampire Academy #3 by Richelle Mead
8) On the Prowl, Tales of an Urban Werewolf #2 by Karen MacInerney
9) Stolen, Women of the Otherworld #2 by Kelley Armstrong








Hah! I started with that one for last month's challenge and then had to go out and read the rest of the series. So good! This challenge is going to be a beast to get through if I get hooked on any new series, as I don't have the willpower to not go and read them all.
Oh, and I've started Red-Headed Stepchild today, which thankfully is the only book in the series so far, so I will be able to safely move on to another book in the challenge afterwards.

hey ann, let me know how it is bc i've debated reading that one myself.
April Challenge has officially started.
So far we have 31 participants.
Karen
Ann
Brandy
Michelle M
Nichole
DarkHeart
Dawn
Stav
Shazzy - 1 book done
Lori
Kristen
Angie
Jael
Jamie
Kristina
Shanna
Jessie
Michelle
Gail
Jennifer (FL)
Moss
Yz
Diane
Melinda
Melody
Anna
Jennifer (IA)
Annvelwis - 1 book done
Delitealex
rebeccaj
Barbara
Martina
Signing up will remain open throughout the whole month.
Note: For ease of tracking, please repost your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best.
First update will be April 6.
Enjoy your different series books.
So far we have 31 participants.
Karen
Ann
Brandy
Michelle M
Nichole
DarkHeart
Dawn
Stav
Shazzy - 1 book done
Lori
Kristen
Angie
Jael
Jamie
Kristina
Shanna
Jessie
Michelle
Gail
Jennifer (FL)
Moss
Yz
Diane
Melinda
Melody
Anna
Jennifer (IA)
Annvelwis - 1 book done
Delitealex
rebeccaj
Barbara
Martina
Signing up will remain open throughout the whole month.
Note: For ease of tracking, please repost your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best.
First update will be April 6.
Enjoy your different series books.

1. Angel's Blood by Nalini Singh (Guild Hungers #1)
2. Kitty Raises Hell by Carrie Vaughn (Kitty the Werewolf # 6)
3. Wanderlust by Ann Aguirre (Jax #2)
4. The Snow Queen by Mercedes Lackey (500 Kingdoms #4)
5. The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe (Dragon thing #1)
6. Night Huntress by Yasmine Galenorn (#5 in the Fae Sisters)
7. The Warlord's Daughter by Susan Grant (#5 or so in her SF series)
8. Echoes in the Dark by Robin D. Owens (#5 of Lladrana series (although #4 was actually #'s 4-6 crammed into one book, and this one is #7 or thereabouts...))
9. Duainfey by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller (I think this is in a new series for them...)

I'm still going to read the Balogh book, but it just won't be part of this challenge.

Really? Even if you have read the whole series? As I was planning on starting WWBC tonight?

I am with you on that problem.

1. High Stakes [Vegas Vampires Series Book 1:] by Erin McCarthy
2. Bit the Jackpot [Vegas Vampires Series Book 2:] by Erin McCarthy
3. Bled Dry [Vegas Vampires Series Book 3:] by Erin McCarthy
4. Sucker Bet [Vegas Vampires Series Book 4:] by Erin McCarthy
5. Kitty Raises Hell by Carrie Vaughn
6. Desire Unchained (Demonica Series Book 2) by Larissa Ione
7. Nauti Intentions (Nauti Boys, Book 4)by Lora Leigh
8. Night Rising [Dawn Madison Series Book 1:] by Chris Marie Green
9. Midnight Reign [Dawn Madison Series Book 2:] by Chris Marie Green
Yz wrote: "Note: For ease of tracking, please repost your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best. "
Yz, how do we do the strike-out thing? My HTML skills are limited to underlining and italicizing.
Yz, how do we do the strike-out thing? My HTML skills are limited to underlining and italicizing.
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