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RRRC May Monthly Challenge 2013


7/7 Completed FINISHED 29/5/13

1. “M" is for May: Milly Taiden - Wolf Protector 9/5/13 ★★�1/2
2. Happy Birthday to Me! LOL: Wicked Cravings 8/5/13 ★★★★1/2
3. Star Wars Day (May 4): Alien in the House 11/5/13 ★★★★
4. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): NYC - Secret Santa 27/5/13 ★★★★
5. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Sexiest Vampire Alive 23/5/13 ★★�
6. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Daryk Hunter 29/5/13 ★★�
7. Choice: Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet 6/5/13 ★★★★�

Yay Sandra!!

8/8 Done

1. “M" is for May:Lucy Monroe Dragon's Moon 5/19

2. Happy Birthday!:Dead Ever After Charlaine Harris (Happy BD Donna) 5/13

4. May Day (May 1):Darkness Unbound Keri Arthur 5/17

5. Star Wars Day (May 4):Requiem Lauren Oliver 5/6

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6):Clockwork Princess Cassandra Clare 5/12

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10):Beastly Alex Flinn 5/22

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23):Inferno Sherrilyn Kenyon 5/8

10. Readers Choice:Edge of Dawn Lara Adrian 5/3

read

Didn't do as well this month

1, M Mary Higgins Clark Daddy's Gone A Hunting

4. New:author, series, genre Allen, Sarah Addison Peach Keeper

6. New Location: Walls of Water, North Carolina Allen, Sarah Addison Peach Keeper

7. TBR Steel, Danielle Dating Game

8. Free Book: Kinkade, Thomas A Wandering Heart

9. Military Woods, Sherryl Flowers on Main

10. Your Choice: Evens, Richard Paul Miles to Go

Hooray, Patty!

Thanks Breann ;)

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 ★★★★�



Update of Message 12

Yay Patty & Tiff!

Lindy wrote: "Didn't do as well this month

1, M Mary Higgins Clark Daddy's Gone A Hunting

4. New:author, series, genre Allen, Sarah Addison Peach Keeper

6. New Location: Walls of Water, North Carol..."

How many did you finish Lindy? :)

10/10 All finished!!!


1. “M" is for May:

Forbidden Disclosure by Terri Marie 5-1-13

2. Happy Birthday!:

Happy Birthday AH!!!

The Angel Experiment by James Patterson 5-24-13

3. Geography:

Cooking For Cowboy by Brenda Sinclair 5-2-13

4. May Day (May 1):

Magic Hour by Kristin Hannah 5-28-13

5. Star Wars Day (May 4):

Naked in Death by JD Robb 5-6-13


6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6):

The Last Letter from Your Lover by Jojo Moyes 5-24-13

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

Twenty Wishes by Debbie Macomber 5-15-13

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23):

Chasing Justice Danielle Stewart 5-7-13

9. Memorial Day (May 27):

Leather, Lace and Rock-n-Roll by Mia Dymond 5-30-13

10. Readers Choice:

Decadent Dreams by A.C. Arthur 5-23-13

Completed: 10/10 DONE!

1. 'M' is for May: Drawn Together � 3 May
2. Happy Birthday Penney!: Grimspace � 31 May
3. Portugal: A Taste of Love � 7 May
4. May day! new author, new series: Let's Hear it for the Boy � 3 May
5. Star Wars: Gravitational Attraction � 8 May
6. Tourists: Maritime Men (Georgia) � 4 May
7. Clean up your room: As You Are � 16 May
8. Lucky Penny: Black Sheep � 5 May
9. Memorial Day: Touch & Geaux � 26 May
10. Me: Lessons for Lewis � 25 May

Congrats to all the finishers!! :)

Yay bamaace83 & Jane!

Thanks Breann :)

Thanks!

Finished

I'm in.
Will post books soon. thanks.

May Monthly Challenge
Progress: 8/8

1. “M" is for May: The Mating(Law of the Lycans #1) by Nicky Charles 05/15
2. Happy Birthday!Susan Hot Zone(Elite Force #2) by Catherine Mann 05/25
3. GeographyUnquenched by Jorie Dakelle 05/17
4. May Day (May 1): Taming Graeme(Taming the Billionaire #1) by Kate Britton 05/09
5. Star Wars Day (May 4) Iced(Dani O'Malley Trilogy, #1) by Karen Marie Moning 05/31
8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Let the Wild Out by Madelyn Porter 05/29
9. Memorial Day (May 27): Masters at Arms(Rescue Me #1) by Kallypso Masters 05/30
10. Readers Choice: Rule of Three by Kelly Jamieson 05/20
...
...

done :D

� 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

Yay Shan & ɑƨħŵɑɡ!

Duration: 5/1/13 - 5/31/13

10/10 COMPLETED!!

1. “M" is for May: (Anne Mallory)The Earl of Her Dreams5/7/13 *** stars

2. Happy Birthday Lili!:Wallbanger5/3/13 **** stars

3. Geography:Wild Man5/12/13 stars

4. May Day (May 1):At the King's Command5/21/13 ***1/2 stars

5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Divided in Death5/31/13 **** stars

6.National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Whispers in the Sand5/29/13 *** stars

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Simply Irresistible5/6/13 **** stars

8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Dark Fire5/5/13 **** stars

9. Memorial Day (May 27): In Rides Trouble5/2/13 ***1/2 stars

10.Readers Choice:Riveted5/24/13 ****1/2 stars

RRRC May 2013 Challenge
May 1-13, 2013

Completed: 5/5

1. “M" is for May:
Mountain Echoes, C.E. Murphy, 5-7-13

3. Portugal food and/or wine on the cover
Paradise Valley, Robyn Carr, 5-18-13

5. Star Wars Day (May 4):
Alien vs Alien, Gini Koch, 5-12-13

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6) San Diego
Tempting Danger, Eileen Wilkes, 5-25-13 (*R)

10. Readers Choice:
Written in Red, Anne Bishop, 5-29-30

May Monthly Challenge
May 1 to May 31, 2013

7/7 read

1. “M" is for May: *Mia Dymond Leather, Lace and Rock-n-Roll 5/19/13 3�
4. May Day (May 1): new author Outlander 5/25/13 4�
5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Blood Royal
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): The Highlander's Hope 5/3/13 3�
8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Library book Lover At Last 5/3/13 4�
9. Memorial Day (May 27): Divide & Conquer
10. Readers Choice:Fish & Chips 5/4/13 4�

Late posting but I finished on time :)

10/10 Complete

M For May Much Ado About Marriage-Karen Hawkins 5/25
Happy Birthday Elisa The Texan’s Wager-Jodi Thomas 5/21
Geography Lawyers, Lovers and Lies-Linda Pohl 5/28
May Day Big Bad Wolf-Christine Warren 5/4
Star Wars Day Wicked Nights With A Lover-Sophie Jordan 5/31
National Tourist Appreciation Day Taken By the Laird-Margo Maguire 5/6
Clean Up Your Room Day the Conquest-Julia Templeton 5/29
Lucky Penny Day Mansfield Park-Jane Austen 5/12
Memorial Day Wild Men of Alaska-Tiffinie Helmer 5/28
Reader’s Choice Dangerous In Diamonds-Madeline Hunter 5/13

Yay, Leslie, Daffodil, ~Melissa~ & Erin!!

8 of 10 Completed



1. “M" is for May: Halfway There (Fool's Gold, #10.5) by Mallery, Susan 5/6

Read a book that starts with 'M� or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M�.

2. Happy Birthday Anne!: The Summer I Dared by Barbara DelinskyÌý 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: Scrumptious by Amanda UsenÌý 5/23

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): Wounded by Wilder, Jasinda (New Author) 5/8

Spring is the air! Read a new to you author, series, genre or subgenre.

5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Wind Chime Point (Ocean Breeze #2) by Woods, Sherryl 5/18

Read a sci fi book OR futuristic book OR a book that’s part of a trilogy.

6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Stormy Montana Sky(Montana Sky, #3) by Holland, Debra 5/8

Read a book that takes place in a location you’ve never visited before.

7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10):Ìý Deathscape (Broslin Creek Trilogy, #1) by Dana Marton 5/26

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): Champagne and Lemon Drops: A Blueberry Springs Chick Lit Contemporary Romance(Blueberry Springs, #1) by Oram, Jean 5/25

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): Touching Ghost (SEALs On Fire #6) by Carlysle, Regina

Read a book where a MC serves or has served in the military

10. Readers Choice: Whisper's Edge: A Cricket Creek Novel by McLane, Luann 5/13

UPDATE: I did finish and here is my list.

1. MAY: Midnight Lady by Rosemary Rogers 5/6/13

4. May Day: Last Kiss Goodnight by Gens Showalter 5/21/13

6. National Tourist Appreciation: I Hunger for You by Susan Sizemore 5/28/13

7. Clean Up Your Room: Unbound by Lori Devoti 5/2/13

8. Lucky Penny: Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole 5/12/13

10. Reader's Choice: S Night Like This by Julia Quinn 5/23/13

Yay Juana!

Here are our May Monthly Challenge Stats!


For this May challenge there were 83 participants signed up.

Out of those 83 participants we had 56 finishers!

31 participants finished all 10 categories
2 participants finished 9 categories
9 participants finished 8 categories
4 participants finished 7 categories
2 participants finished 6 categories
5 participants finished 5 categories
3 participants finished 3 categories

The finishers read 474 books total!

The most read book was Let's Hear it for the Boy


Our most read author was Abigail Roux! By a landslide! (yay Ty & Zane!)

Thank you all for participating! This was my first time hosting a challenge in this group and it was great fun! �

Thanks for hosting Breann! You did a great job!! =)

Breann wrote: "
Here are our May Monthly Challenge Stats!



For this May challenge there were 83 participants signed up.

Out of those 83 participants we had 56 finishers!

31 participants finished all 10 cate..."

Thanks for hosting. What a great closing! I want to do this for the June monthly. What is your secret to keeping track of the updates?

Lacy wrote: "Thanks for hosting. What a great closing! I want to do this for the June monthly. What is your secret to keeping track of the updates?"

Lots of copying & pasting! :D I tracked as people signed up on a word doc and then marked then as finished and how many they finished.

At the end, I tracked the books & authors by copying & pasting their finished post into the doc. I wish I had done this throughout rather than waiting until the end! Then I ordered the book titles in ABC order and the authors in ABC order so I could see which had the most. I should have used excel and done this as people finished. It was a process ;)

Hooray, Tiff, bamaace83, Jane, Shan, ɑƨħŵɑɡ, Leslie, Daffodil, ~Melissa~, Erin, Ann & Juana !!!!!!!!!!!

Breann wrote: "Lacy wrote: "Thanks for hosting. What a great closing! I want to do this for the June monthly. What is your secret to keeping track of the updates?"

Lots of copying & pasting! :D I tracked as peop..."

Thanks! I'm gonna try to get started on it.

You did good!