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May Monthly Challenge

This thread is for the participants to post their list and update their progress. The suggestions thread is located HERE.

1. “M" is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M� or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M�.

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a May birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-31) to a member on the RRRC May Birthday List. If no initials or dates match exactly, pick the next closest letter or date (above or below).

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Portugal OR Portugal is known for their amazing food & wine, so read a book with a chef OR has food and/or wine on the cover.

4. May Day (May 1): Spring is the air! Read a new to you author, series, genre or subgenre.

5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Read a sci fi book OR futuristic book OR a book that’s part of a trilogy.

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Read a book that takes place in a location you’ve never visited before.

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Which for us means... clean up your TBR! Read a book that’s been on your TBR shelf for a while now.

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Let’s save some $$! Read one of those freebies or cheapies you’ve found OR a book you’ve borrowed OR reread a favorite.

9. Memorial Day (May 27): Read a book where a MC serves or has served in the military

10. Readers Choice:

Challenge Duration: May 1 to May 31, 2013

You can choose 3, 5, 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, book availability and/or time commitment.

When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s.

Please repost your progress as it helps when updating.

Happy Reading!

in for 10

0/10 Complete

1. “M" is for May: More
2. Happy Birthday Dina!: Mexican Heat
3. Geography: Brand New Flavor
4. May Day (May 1): New Author Conquest by SJ Frost
5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Into the Bermuda Triangle
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Bahamas Follow The Sun
7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Tattoos & Teacups
8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Warrior's Cross (re-read)
9. Memorial Day (May 27): Once a Marine
10. Readers Choice: Armed & Dangerous (re-read)

Read: 0/5


1. “M" is for May: Trusted Bond by Mary Calmes

4. May Day (May 1): Cake

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Unleash the Night

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Everything Under the Sun

10. Readers Choice:

2013 May Monthly Challenge


0/10 Completed

01. “M" is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M� or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M�.
The Recruit by Monica McCarty
02. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a May birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-31) to a member on the RRRC May Birthday List. If no initials or dates match exactly, pick the next closest letter or date (above or below).
Happy Birthday Heather! (May 5)
It's in His Kiss by Julia Quinn
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Portugal OR Portugal is known for their amazing food & wine, so read a book with a chef OR has food and/or wine on the cover.
Luscious by Amanda Usen
04. May Day (May 1): Spring is the air! Read a new to you author, series, genre or subgenre.
The Wanderer by Robyn Carr
OR
Sand Castle Bay by Sherryl Woods
05. Star Wars Day (May 4): Read a sci fi book OR futuristic book OR a book that’s part of a trilogy.
Beloved Stranger by Janet Miller
06. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Read a book that takes place in a location you’ve never visited before.

07. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Which for us means... clean up your TBR! Read a book that’s been on your TBR shelf for a while now.

08. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Let’s save some $$! Read one of those freebies or cheapies you’ve found OR a book you’ve borrowed OR reread a favorite.
All He Ever Desired by Shannon Stacey
09. Memorial Day (May 27): Read a book where a MC serves or has served in the military.
Second Chance Pass by Robyn Carr
10. Readers Choice:

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0/10 read


1. M is for May - Mary Calmes - Sinnerman
2. Happy Birthday, MK! - Jailhouse Rock
3. Geography - Other People's Weddings
4. May Day - Evenfall
5. Star Wars Day - Wishes
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day - Escaped
7. Clean Up Your Room Day - Duncan's World
8. Lucky Penny Day - Once Upon a Liam
9. Memorial Day - Army Green
10. Readers Choice - What Child Is This?

I'm in for all 10 - love the categories, Breann!

~KarenH~ wrote: "I'm in for all 10 - love the categories, Breann!"

Thanks Karen :)

I am in. Will post as soon as I get the chance to look at my books.

Here are my choices. Going for my normal 3.

1.1. “M" is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M� or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M�. The Trouble With Magic Madelyn Alt

2.Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Which for us means... clean up your TBR! Read a book that’s been on your TBR shelf for a while now. I Love This Bar Carolyn Brown

3.Memorial Day (May 27): Read a book where a MC serves or has served in the military No Place to Run by Maya Banks

I'm in for 10.


Completed 10/10

�1. “M" is for May: Size 12 Is Not Fat Meg Cabot done 5/2/13

�2. Happy Birthday southpaw285!: Hard Evidence done 5/2/13

�3. Geography: Read a book with a chef Head Over Heels done 5/10/13

�4. May Day (May 1): Spring is the air! Read a new to you author, series, genre or subgenre. Second Time Lucky done 5/9/13

�5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Read a sci fi book OR futuristic book OR a book that’s part of a trilogy. Tangle of Need done 5/16/13

�6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Read a book that takes place in a location you’ve never visited before. The Seduction Hypothesis (in Arizona) done 5/4/13

�7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Which for us means... clean up your TBR! Read a book that’s been on your TBR shelf for a while now. Happy Hour done 5/18/13

�8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Let’s save some $$! Read one of those freebies or cheapies you’ve found OR a book you’ve borrowed OR reread a favorite. The Tin Star done 5/18/13

�9. Memorial Day (May 27): Unlawful Contact done 5/3/13


�10. Readers Choice: Storm's Heart done 5/12/13

I'm in for 10!

Also, I know the birthday lists haven't been updated in forever but my bday is in May if anyone wants to use my lists. :-)

I'm in and I will post later!

CHALLENGE COMPLETED!

2013 May Monthly Challenge
Duration: May 1, 2013- May 31, 2013

Completed: 10/10

1. “M" is for May:
Read a book that starts with 'M� or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M�.

�Moon by Laurann Dohner ★★★★ 05/05

2. Happy Birthday, Tonya!:
Read a book from a May birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-31) to a member on the RRRC May Birthday List. If no initials or dates match exactly, pick the next closest letter or date (above or below).

�Tidal by Emily Snow ★★★★ 05/23

3. Geography:
Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Portugal OR Portugal is known for their amazing food & wine, so read a book with a chef OR has food and/or wine on the cover.

�Exquisite by Ella Frank ★★★★ 05/29

4. May Day (May 1):
Spring is the air! Read a new to you author, series, genre or subgenre.

�Guarding Suzannah by Norah Wilson ★★★★ 05/11

5. Star Wars Day (May 4):
Read a sci fi book OR futuristic book OR a book that’s part of a trilogy.

�Shadow by Laurann Dohner ★★★★ 05/03

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6):
Read a book that takes place in a location you’ve never visited before.

�Down London Road by Samantha Young ★★★★� 05/12

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10):
Which for us means... clean up your TBR! Read a book that’s been on your TBR shelf for a while now.

�Wicked Burn by Beth Kery ★★★★ 05/31

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23):
Let’s save some $$! Read one of those freebies or cheapies you’ve found OR a book you’ve borrowed OR reread a favorite.

�In Too Deep by Kathryn Shay ★★★★ 05/30

9. Memorial Day (May 27):
Read a book where a MC serves or has served in the military.

�Feeling Hot by Elle Kennedy 05/25 ★★★★�

10. Readers Choice:

�Real by Katy Evans05/27 ★★★★�

I'm in!

2/5

1. “M" is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M� or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M�.

2. Happy Birthday, Ab2y!: Beyond Shame

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Portugal OR Portugal is known for their amazing food & wine, so read a book with a chef OR has food and/or wine on the cover.

4. May Day (May 1): Spring is the air! Read a new to you author, series, genre or subgenre.

5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Read a sci fi book OR futuristic book OR a book that’s part of a trilogy.

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Hawaii - Bonds and Bubble Rings - 5/1

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Which for us means... clean up your TBR! Read a book that’s been on your TBR shelf for a while now.

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Tied Up, Tied Down - 5/2

9. Memorial Day (May 27): Read a book where a MC serves or has served in the military

10. Readers Choice:

I'm in for all 10 and I will post as I go!

Really like the categories Breann! Now if I can just make the books fit...

I'm in! I'll post when I have a clue

I'm in for all 10. Great categories! :)

0/10 read

1. “M" is for May: Masters at Arms by Kallypso Masters
or
Hidden Away by Maya Banks
or
More than Meets the Ink by Elle Aycart

2. Happy Birthday Elise!: The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
or
Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost
or
Grave Witch by Kalayna Price

3. Geography: Sweet as Sin by Inez Kelley

4. May Day (May 1): Notturno by Z.A. Maxfield
or
Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost
or
Grave Witch by Kalayna Price

5. Star Wars Day (May 4): White Wedding by Ursula Sinclair

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): A Lot Like Love by Julie James
or
Seducing Cinderella by Gina L. Maxwell

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Leave Me Breathless by Cherrie Lynn
or
Purity in Death by J.D. Robb

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Molly’s Lips: Club Mephisto Retold by Annabel Joseph

9. Memorial Day (May 27): Wild Card by Lora Leigh
or
Masters at Arms by Kallypso Masters
or
Hidden Away by Maya Banks

10. Readers Choice:

May Monthly Challenge
Progress: 5/5

� 1. “M" is for May: Bad Apple by Barbara Morgenroth ★★ 5.5.13
� 4. May Day (May 1): Jenna's Cowboy (The Callahans of Texas #1) by Sharon Gillenwater ★★� 5.6.13
� 7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Lethal Remedy by Richard L Mabry ★★� 5.17.13
� 8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Texas Secrets by Jean Brashear ★★� 5.8.13 (Kindle freebie)
� 10. Readers Choice: The Bone Bed by Patricia Cornwell ★★� 5.10.13

I'm in

May Monthly Challenge
10/10

1. M for May: Christie Craig - Murder, Mayhem and Mama (5/5)
2. Lady Ozma (L): Jim Butcher - Storm Front (5/19)
3. wine on cover: Agatha Christie - Sparkling Cyanide (5/3)
4. new author: Maynard Solomon - Beethoven (5/21)
5. part of trilogy: Beverly Barton - The Fifth Victim (5/23)
6. someplace I've never been: China: Thomas Sturm - Shanghai Gold (5/10)
7. TBR book: Karen Rose - No One Left to Tell (5/21)
8. old favorite: Mary Kay Andrews - The Fixer Upper (5/3)
9. served in Military: Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited (5/16)
10. choice: Sandra Brown - Tough Customer (5/10)

Count me in, but i think i will just do 5...will post later... have to find the books 1st.

READ: 0/9

1. M is for May - The Mysterious Benedict Society - Trenton Lee Stewart
2. Happy Birthday, BriansGirl! - Bookplate Special - Lorna Barrett
3. Geography - Chopping Spree - Diane Mott Davidson (food on cover)
4. May Day - The Castings Trilogy - Pamela Freeman (new author)
5. Star Wars Day - Forever - Maggie Stiefvater (Wolves of Mercy Falls #3)
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day - The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency - Alexander McCall Smith (Botswana)
7. Clean Up Your Room Day - The Crystal Cave - Mary Stewart (added 3/2009)
8. Lucky Penny Day - Pushing Up Daisies - Rosemary Harris (library)
9. Memorial Day - SKIP
10. Readers Choice - Pleasure and Purpose - Megan Hart

I'm in!

Read 9/10

01. “M" is for May: Metal Heart � 02/04 ~~ 4 stars
02. Happy Birthday, Melody!: Elijah
03. Geography: Starfish and Coffee � 14/05 ~~ 4 stars
04. May Day: ÃŽ²Ô´Ú±ô´Ç°ù¾± âœ� 07/05 ~~ 4 stars
05. Star Wars Day: Line and Orbit � 05/05 ~~ 5 stars
06. National Tourist Appreciation Day: (Caribbean) Fish & Chips � 10/05 ~~ 5 stars
07. Clean Up Your Room Day: Fatal Deception � 14/05 ~~ 3.5 stars
08. Lucky Penny Day: Blood in the Water� 20/05 ~~ 3 stars
09. Memorial Day: Into Deep Waters � 22/05 ~~ 5 stars
10. Readers Choice: Dirty Laundry � 03/05 ~~ 5 stars

Can I join you? :)

Read: 0/5

1. “M" is for May: The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers
3. Geography: Restaurant of Love Regained by Ito Ogawa
4. May Day (May 1): A Great Deliverance by Elizabeth George
5. Star Wars Day (May 4): City by Clifford Simak
7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Three Tales by Gustave Flaubert

May Monthly Challenge
0/? Read

1. “M" is for May:Sweet Perfectionby Melinda Barron
2. Happy Birthday!:
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Portugal OR Portugal is known for their amazing food & wine, so read a book with a chef OR has food and/or wine on the cover.
4. May Day (May 1):new author- Let's Hear It For The Boy
5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Read a sci fi book OR futuristic book OR a book that’s part of a trilogy.
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6):London- Country Mouse
7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10):Exquisite
8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23):Borrowed- Take Me Home
9. Memorial Day (May 27): military- Into Deep Waters
10. Readers Choice: ±Ê°ù´Ç³Ù鲵é±ð

1. “M" is for May: A Yuletide Murder, jessica fletcher
2. Happy Birthday Cecilia: Some Girls Bite, chloe neill
3. Geography~Portugal: The Man in the Brown Suit, agatha christie
4. May Day~new to you author: Dial C For Chihuahua, waverly curtis
5. Star Wars: Ghost Story, jim butcher Finished:05.22.2013
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day: Second Chance Pass, robyn carr (never been to California) Finished:05.04.2013
7. Clean Up Your Room: An Echo in the Bone, diana gabaldon
8. Lucky Penny Day: Shadow of Night, deborah harkness
9. Memorial Day: Heat Seeker, lora leigh
10. Reader's Choice: Midnight Promises, sherryl woods

Anastasia wrote: "Can I join you? :)"

Welcome to the challenge, Anastasia! :)

Romance Readers Reading April Monthly Challenge
Duration: May 01/13 to May 31/13

7/10 Complete

1. “M" is for May: The Bachelors (1960) by Muriel Spark (05/13/13)

2. Happy Birthday:

3. Geography:

4. May Day (May 1): Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn (05/08/13)

5. Star Wars Day (May 4): The Santaroga Barrier by Frank Herbert (05/16/13)

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency #1) by Alexander McCall Smith (05/04/13)

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10):

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): (borrowed from library) Critique of Criminal Reason (Hanno Stiffeniis #1) (2006) by Michael Gregorio (05/14/13)

9. Memorial Day (May 27): (Joe Sandilands was a British soldier during World War I) The Palace Tiger (Joe Sandilands #4) (2004) by Barbara Cleverly (05/30/13)

10. Readers Choice: The Painted Girls (2013) by Cathy Marie Buchanan (05/22/13)

1. “M" is for May: Something Wicked - Catherine Mulvany
2. Happy Birthday AH!: Midnight - Elisa Adams
3. Geography: Big Bad Beast - Shelly Laurenston
4. May Day (May 1): Loving On Borrowed Time - Olivia Cunning
5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Silver Master - Jayne Castle
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Breaking Point - Pamela Clare
7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): The Combat - Crystal Hauffman
8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Claimed By The Wolf Prince - Marguerite Kaye
9. Memorial Day (May 27): Shoot To Thrill - Nina Bruhns
10. Readers Choice: The Ice Prince - Sandra Marton

RRRC - May Monthly Challenge
Duration: 5/1/13 - 5/31/13
0/10 Completed


1. “M" is for May: My Hero by Debbie Macomber.

2. Happy Birthday Heather!: Love in a Nutshell by Janet Evanovich.

3. Geography Setting Portugal: Duarte's Child (Latin Lovers) by Lynne Graham

4. May Day (May 1) - New to Me Series: Claimed by Evangeline Anderson.

5. Star Wars Day (May 4): King Of The Desert, Captive Bride (Desert Kings, #2) by Jane Porter.

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6) - Georgia: Smooth Irish by Jennifer Saints.

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10) - In TBR since 2011: Bump in the Night by J.D. Robb.

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): The Italian's Inexperienced Mistress (Ruthless) by Lynne Graham.

9. Memorial Day (May 27): Frisco's Kid by Suzanne Brockman.

10. Readers Choice: Bedding the Billionaire by Ruth Cardello.

I'm in! :)

Romance Readers May Monthly Challenge
Duration: May 01 to May 31

6/8 Complete


1. “M" is for May: The Deep End of the Ocean � 5/17

3. Geography: Já não se escrevem cartas de amor � 5/26

4. May Day (May 1): O Homem que Amava Demais

5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Crossed � 5/28

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Fifty Shades of Grey

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): The Shadow of the Wind � 5/24

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Murder on the Orient Express / Cards on the Table / The A.B.C. Murders / Death Comes As the End � 5/19

9. Memorial Day (May 27): One Night for Love � 5/8

May Monthly Challenge

1. “M" is for May: -- kitty and the dead MAN'S hand --- Carrie Vaughn
2. Happy Birthday!: Anthi --- Wicked Lovely --- Melissa Marr
3. Geography: -- Dead ever after --- Charlaine Harris
4. May Day: -- Night Myst --- Yasmine Gslenorn
5. Star Wars Day: -- The first days --- Rhiannon Frater
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day: -- Death Blows --- DD Barant
7. Clean Up Your Room Day: -- Better off undead --- DD Barant
8. Lucky Penny Day: -- Living with the dead --- Kelley Armstrong
9. Memorial Day: -- Retribution --- Jeanne C Stein
10. Readers Choice: -- For a Few Demons More --- Kim Harrison

9/10

I'm in list to come later!

RRRC - May Challenge

0/5

1. “M" is for May: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern

2) Happy Birthday Cecilia!: Dark Desires After Dusk by Kresley Cole

3) Geography: Read a book that has food on the cover - Love is a Four Letter Word by Claire Calman

4) May Day (May 1): Read a new to you author - Heartsick by Chelsea Cain

5) Star Wars Day (May 4): A book that’s part of a trilogy - The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson

6) National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Dexter in the Dark by Jeff Lindsay

7) Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Incompetence by Rob Grant - it's not on my TBR - but it's been on my bookcase for over 10 years

8) Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Let’s save some $$! Read a book you’ve borrowed - The House by Danielle Steel

9) Memorial Day (May 27): Read a book where a MC serves or has served in the military - Naked Truth by Amy J. Fetzer

10) Readers Choice: Stories I Only Tell My Friends by Rob Lowe

I'm in for at least 8, will post later!

Love these catagories Breann!

In for 5!

0/5

1. “M" is for May:Manna From Heaven- Karen Robards

4. May Day (May 1):Silver Storm- Cynthia Wright

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Ransom- Julie Garwood (Scotland)

8. Lucky Penny Day - A Knight in Shining Armor- Jude Deveraux

10. Readers Choice: Low Pressure- Sandra Brown

I'm in - for all 10 cats :) Will post my list later.

I am in for all 10 :) will post my list later :)

10/10 done - updated 06.01

� 1. “M" is for May: Falling Kingdoms by Morgan Rhodes / 05.24
� 2. Happy Birthday! (Anthi): Real by Katy Evans / 05.02
� 3. Geography: Scrumptious by Amanda Usen / 05.11
� 4. May Day (May 1): Splintered by A.G. Howard / 05.30
� 5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Boundless by Cynthia Hand / 05.31
� 6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Once Was Lost by Sara Zarr / 05.02
� 7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Shopaholic Ties the Knot by Sohpie Kinsella / 05.09
� 8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Carpe DiEmily Riley J. Ford / 05.04
� 9. Memorial Day (May 27): Masters at Arms by Kallypso Masters / 05.04
� 10. Readers Choice: Northcliffe by D.L. Miles / 05.31

DONE

May Monthly Challenge
1/8

1. “M" is for May: Highlander Untamed MacLeods of Skye Trilogy 1 by Monica McCarty
2. Happy Birthday Tonya! The Next Always Inn BoonsBoro 1
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Portugal OR Portugal is known for their amazing food & wine, so read a book with a chef OR has food and/or wine on the cover.
4. May Day (May 1): Spring is the air! (new author) Pleasure Unbound
5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Read a sci fi book Alien in the House
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Bound to Be a Bride 5/2
7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Which for us means... clean up your TBR! Read a book that’s been on your TBR shelf for a while now.
8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Let’s save some $$! Read one of those freebies or cheapies you’ve found OR a book you’ve borrowed OR reread a favorite.
9. Memorial Day (May 27): Getting Hotter
10. Readers Choice:

I'm in for 8 this month.

RRRC May Monthly Challenge

Duration: May 1, 2013 - May 31, 2013

0/8 Read

1. “M" is for May: When the Walls Fell by Monique Martin
2. Happy Birthday to me!: House Rules by Chloe Neill
3. May Day (May 1): Betrayal by Mayandree Michel
4. Star Wars Day (May 4): Pretties by Scott Westerfeld
5. National Tourist Appreciation Day (Kentucky): Nice Girls Don't Live Forever by Molly Harper
6. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole
7. Memorial Day (May 27) (Marine): Second Chance Pass by Robyn Carr
8. Readers Choice: Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts

Please sign me up for three. I'll see how many I can get done.

Challenge completed 05/17/13

RRRC: May Monthly Challenge (2013)
Date: 05/01/13 - 05/31/13
10/10

�1. “M" is for May:
Read a book that starts with 'M� or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M�.
Macomber, Debbie/204 Rosewood Lane ~ 05/07/13

�2. Happy Birthday!:
Read a book from a May birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours: Joann - May 28th
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn ~ 05/02/13

�3. Geography:
Portugal is known for their amazing food & wine, so read a book with a chef.
The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis ~ 05/17/13

�4. May Day (May 1):
Spring is the air! Read a new to you author, series, genre or subgenre.
And Only to Deceive by Tasha Alexander ~ 05/05/13

�5. Star Wars Day (May 4):
Read a sci fi book.
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs ~ 05/01/13

�6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6):
Read a book that takes place in a location you’ve never visited before.
Katherine by Anya Seton ~ 05/15/13

�7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10):
Which for us means... clean up your TBR! Read a book that’s been on your TBR shelf for a while now. (This has been on my personal TBR for many years)
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling ~ 05/06/13

�8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23):
Let’s save some $$! Read one of those freebies or cheapies you’ve found OR a book you’ve borrowed OR reread a favorite.
Nights in Rodanthe by Nicholas Sparks ~ 05/08/13

�9. Memorial Day (May 27):
Read a book where a MC serves or has served in the military
Landscape Turned Red: The Battle of Antietam by Stephen W. Sears ~ 05/07/13

�10. Readers Choice:
The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule ~ 05/03/13

May Monthly Challenge
0/10 read

1.“M" is for May: Nightingale Way by Emily March

2.Happy Birthday Nicole!: On Dublin Street by Samantha Young

3.Geography: The Best Man by Kristan Higgins

4.May Day (May 1): Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson

5.Star Wars Day (May 4): The Marriage Trap by Jennifer Probst

6.National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): I Only Have Eyes for You by Bella Andre

7.Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Line of Scrimmage bu Marie Force

8 Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Bungalow Nightsby Christie Ridgway

9.Memorial Day (May 27): The Officer Breaks The Rules by Jeanette Murray

10. Readers Choice: All He Ever Dreamed by Shannon Stacey

County me in agai

3 of 10

1) M for May - Men in Kilts by Katie MacAlister

2) Happy Birthday Risa on the 20th - Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden

3) Geography - Second Chance by Jane Green May 21st

4) May Day - Dearly, Departed by Lia Habel

5) Star Wars Day - Hollister House: The Banyan Tree Awakens by Joani Lacy

6) National Tourist Appreciation Day - Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris May 19th

7) Clean up your room -The War of the Dwarves by Markus Heitz May 8th

8) Lucky Penny Day - Brava, Valentine by Adriana Trigiani

9) Memorial Day - Under the Dome by Stephen King

10) Reader's Choice - The Revenge of the Dwarves by Markus Heitz

May Monthly Challenge
10/10 Completed--Finished!!

1.“M" is for May: Mate Set by Laurann Dohner ★★★★ 5/8

2.Happy Birthday!: Own the Wind by Kristen Ashley ★★★★ 5/5

3.Geography: When You Defy Me by Beth Kery ★★� 5/22

4.May Day (May 1):] Real by Katy Evans ★★★★� 5/2

5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Release Me by J.Kenner ★★★★ 5/18

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Down London Road by Samantha Young ★★★★ 5/11

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Taken by Kelli Maine ★★� 5/15

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren ★★★★ 5/13

9. Memorial Day (May 27): Once Her Man, Always Her Man by Heather Long ★★★★ 5/23

10.Readers Choice: When We Touch by Beth Kery ★★� 5/20

RRRC May Monthly Challenge 2013


0/7 Completed

1. “M" is for May: Milly Taiden - Wolf Protector
2. Happy Birthday to Me! LOL: Wicked Cravings
3. Star Wars Day (May 4): Alien in the House
4. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): NYC - Secret Santa
5. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Sexiest Vampire Alive
6. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Daryk Hunter
7. Choice: Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet

MAY Monthly Challenge:
Read 6 of 10

1. “M" is for May: Fish & Chips (Done 5/4) by Madeline Urban & Abigail Roux
2. Happy Birthday! (May 13: Ab2y’s Book List): Eden (Done 5/7)
3. Geography (Wine): Dearly, Departed (Done 5/11)
4. May Day (May 1): (New to Me): Redemption (Done 5/13)
5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Opal (Done 5/15)
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6—Montana): Blood Promise
7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Divergent
8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Insurgent
9. Memorial Day (May 27): Finding the Lost--Reading NOW
10. Reader's Choice: Dark Light (Done 5/9)

Totally in again :D

4/6 Completed

1. “M" is for May: Love on the Menu by May Ridge � ★★★★�
3. Geography: A Taste of Love by Andrew Grey � ★★★★�
4. May Day (May 1): Cethe by Becca Abbott � ★★★★�
5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Allergies by T.A. Chase � ★★★★�
7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Take a Thief by Mercedes Lackey

Im' in.....I probably will do 5 again!!!

May Monthly Challenge

...............I'm in for 7 ......................

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1. “M" is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M� or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M�...A CHRISTMAS BRIDE by Susan Mallery ..5-3-13

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a May birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-31) to a member on the RRRC May Birthday List. If no initials or dates match exactly, pick the next closest letter or date (above or below).

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Portugal OR Portugal is known for their amazing food & wine, so read a book with a chef OR has food and/or wine on the cover.

4. May Day (May 1): Spring is the air! Read a new to you author, series, genre or subgenre.

5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Read a sci fi book OR futuristic book OR a book that’s part of a trilogy....BELOVED STRANGER by Janet Miller...5-8-13

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Read a book that takes place in a location you’ve never visited before....RANSOM by Julie Garwood...5-4-13

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Which for us means... clean up your TBR! Read a book that’s been on your TBR shelf for a while now....STOLEN INNOCENCE by Elissa Wall...5-11-13

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Let’s save some $$! Read one of those freebies or cheapies you’ve found OR a book you’ve borrowed OR reread a favorite...ACCIDENTAL DUCHESS by Sandy Blair...5-14-13

9. Memorial Day (May 27): Read a book where a MC serves or has served in the military..medieval military...ARSENIC AND OLD ARMOR by May McGoldrick/Jan Coffey....5-20-13

10. Readers Choice:...BORDER BRIDE by Sullivan Clarke...5-16-13

I'm in :)

Read 1/3

4. May Day (May 1): Spring is the air! Read a new to you author, series, genre or subgenre. Slave to Sensation 5/17/2013

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Read a book that takes place in a location you’ve never visited before - New York City of Ashes

I'm in - I think it'll be 8.

RRRC Monthly Challenge
May 1-31, 2013

0/8

1. Starts with 'M': Mary Balogh: The Plumed Bonnet
2. Happy BD: Briansgirl: Blow Out by Catherine Coulter
3. Geo: Portugal: SKIP
4. New-to-me Author: Elizabeth Loupas: The Second Duchess
5. Sci-Fi: Shadow Puppets by Orson Scott Card
OR Futuristic: Kindred in Death by J.D. Robb
6. Location Never Visited: Russia: You Belong to Me by Johanna Lindsey
7. On TBR a while: This Is All I Ask by Lynn Kurland
8. Used Cheapie: The Wife Trap by Tracy Anne Warren
9. MC in military: TBD
10. Reader's Choice: TBD