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Amy wrote: "The more I think about doing this challenge, I don't think I can read 10 books in one month. I am not a really fast reader. "

Amy, don't get discouraged, just try. I'm not a really fast reader either but I did finish 9 books on my first challenge. After that I was around 6 or 7. And I've got work and other stuff so I don't expect myself to finish 10 or more books, but the fun is participating. :)

I will try again this month. We will see if I can get through all of them :)
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1. Favorite Author: Sherrilyn Kenyon
2. New Author: MaryJanice Davidson Undead and Unwed
3. Second Chance: Karen Marie Moning Beyond the Highland Mist
4. GoodReads Author: Dana Marie Bell Cat Of A Different Color
5. Born in 1978: Rachel Vincent My Soul to Lose
6. Name C: Cynthia Eden Hotter After Midnight
7. Name T:
8. Male:
9. Female:
10. Multiple Authors:

I'm going to have to change mine already. I just got a bunch of books from the library. *sigh*

LOL! I've been changing my list since shortly after I posted it. I'll post the updated version on the 1st.

I'm pretty sure that mine will be changing throughout the month!

As is usual with my fickle nature, I am completely changing up my list for the PNR Feb Challenge. hehehe

1.Favorite Author - First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
2.New Author - Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding
3.2nd Chance - Seize the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
4.GoodReads Author - Me and My Shadow by Katie MacAlister
5.Born in 1975 - The Pleasure Slave by Gena Showalter
6.Initial S - Pretties by Scott Westerfeld
7.Initial H - Flirt by Laurell K Hamilton
8.Male Author - Specials by Scott Westerfeld
9.Female Author - Dreamfever by Karen Marie Moning
10.Multi-Author - Four Dukes and a Devil (anthology)

Okay I am in on the challenge.. wasn't going to.. havent got a hope of completing it, but I'll do as much as I can lol Will post the list later though.

.... oh I need a 1979 author... ??

May end up changing some of these out depending on my mood.

1. Favorite Author: Betrayed by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast
2. New Author: Hell's Belles by Jackie Kessler
3. 2nd chance: Any Given Doomsday by Lori Handeland
4. GoodReads Author: Nightwalker by Jocelynn Drake
5. Born in 1978: Rogue by Rachel Vincent
6. Initial R: Succubus On Top by Richelle Mead
7. Initial A: Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken
8. Male Author: Night Child by Jes Battis
9. Female Author: Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole
10. Multi-Author (anthologies included): Moon Called with Susan Sizemore, Maggie Shayne, Lori Handeland, and Caridad Pineiro
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Update:

1. A Favorite Author - Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead
2. An Author that is "new" to you - Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton
3. Second Chance - Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews *Re-Read*
4. A GoodReads Author - Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston
5. An Author born/died in 1982 - The Hollow by Jessica Verday or Magic Under Glass by Jaclyn Dolamore
6. First of last name starts with K - The Monsters of Otherness by Kaza Kingsley
7. First of last name starts with S - Sea Glass by Maria V. Snyder
8. A male Author - Fool Moon by Jim Butcher
9. A female Author -
10. With more than one Author - On the Edge by Ilona Andrews

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PNR FEBRUARY CHALLENGE
0 of 10
February 1 - February 28

1. Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole
2. Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin
3. The Watcher by Jeanne C. Stein
4. The Vampire Shrink by Lynda Hilburn
5. Death at the President's Lodge by Michael Innes
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last name
8. Fool Moon by Jim Butcher
9. The Duke And I by Julia Quinn
10. Over The Moon by Sunny, et al.
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Amy--part of the fun of challenges is reading what everyone says about their books (hint, hint guys--don't make me get out the big club to hit you with for NOT posting you likes/dislikes) And seeing what kinds of twists and turns our fiendish minds take in finding books that fit the categories. Some of the books chosen have the rest of us scratching our heads for the logic in choosing them. So, make a list, read what you can (even if its only 1 or 2 books) jump in and talk about the books. Bug people to tell you what they thought of a book that you've been thinking about reading. In short--just have a good time.

1.Mona Lisa Darkening by Sunny
2.Edge Of Hunger by Rhyannon Byrd
3.New Moon by Stephenie Meyer
4.Edge of Danger by Rhyannon Byrd
5.Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
6.Magic to the Bone by Devon Monk
7.Mark of the Demon by Diana Rowland
8.Let the Right One inbyJohn Ajvide Lindqvist
9.Storm Born by Richelle Mead
10.Timeless Moon by C.T. Adams

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Ok so I think I finally got my list together:

Read 10/10

�� 1.Don't Talk Back to your Vampire by Michele Bardsley
�� 2.Fallen by Lauren Kate
�� 3.Touch the Dark by Karen Chance
�� 4.Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
�� 5.1987: Black God's Kiss by C L Moore
�� 6.J: Halfway to the grave by Jeaniene Frost
�� 7.S: Vampire Kisses book 1 by Ellen Schreiber
�� 8.Wicked by Gregory Maguire
��9.Tall, Dark, & Dead by Tate Hallaway
�� 10.Dates From Hell

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This is my list- Karen Chnace is not may fav but she is up there in the top 5. I tried also to list books that I have on my shelf already. and I still can't find a 1979 Author so if anyone knows.. feel free to suggest.

0/10 Complete!

1. A Favourite Author Death's Mistress By Karen Chance
2. An Author that is "new" Dead Until Dark By Charlaine Harris
3. Second chance Author Dark Fire By Christine Feehan
4. A ŷ������ Author JacobBy Jacquelyn Frank
5. Author born/Died 1979
6. First name initial "R" Blood PromiseBu Richelle Mead
7.Last Name initial "B" Witch Blood By Anya Bast
8. A Male Author Twelve By Jasper Kent
9. A Female Author Obsidian Butterfly By Laurell K Hamilton
10. Multiple Authors-Anthology Bite By Laurell K Hamilton, Charlaine Harris, MaryJanice Davidson, Angela Knight and Vicku Taylor

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list of 1979 authors link:

Yz the Whyz wrote: "list of 1979 authors link:

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thanks
I tried to do it myself with the website.. couldn't work out how to do it..

thing is though.. I will only read PNR or UF _ fussy person I am and I will have to research all these to see if any of them write PNR.

but at least I have something to go by now thanks Yz!

I shouldn't. I have many, many books to read and many, many things to do. But I'm going to, anyway. Not all of these may be PNR... I love me some historical romance too.

1. A Favorite Author - Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh
2. An Author that is "new" to you - Enchanting the Lady by Kathryne Kennedy
3. A Second chance Author A Jaguar's Kiss by Lora Leigh
4. A GoodReads Author Magic Lost, Trouble Found by Lisa Shearin
5. Author born in the same year. Ha! Found one! And I even already have the book: The Dragon King's Palace, by Laura Joh Rowland (may have to hunt for it...)
6. Initial G Soulless by Gail Carriger (She has my whole same first name!)
7. Initial D Eve of Destruction by S.J. Day
8. A male Author The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime by Mark Haddon (because I've been wanting to read it)
9. A female Author Silent on the Moor by Deanna Raybourn (for the same reason)
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included) Shifter by Day, Kantra & Knight

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Yay! More people reading Soulless! It is so good :)

I had the hardest time trying to decide who my favorite author is, but I think Richelle Mead is my favorite in the paranormal universe. It helps that I've met her a few times and she has a kick-ass blog.

Finding a 1977 born author was also really difficult as none of my regular authors were born that year and I haven't seen anyone else post for 1977 yet. Am I the only member born that year? Luckily, that book was the only one I had to buy for the month. Everything else is coming off my TBR bookshelves, so it's a good "clean-up" month for me. :-)

Here we go! Books subject to change, as always!

ALL ABOUT AUTHORS - MARTINA'S LIST - 0/10 COMPLETED!

1. Favorite Author - Shadow Kiss (Vampire Academy, Book 3) by Richelle Mead
2. New-to-me Author - A Hunger Like No Other (Immortals After Dark, Book 1) by Kresley Cole
3. Second Chance Author - Midnight's Daughter (Dorina Basarab, Book 1) by Karen Chance
4. GoodReads Author - Heart Change (Celta HeartMates, Book 8) by Robin D. Owens
5. 1977 Author - Demon Angel (The Guardians, Book 1) by Meljean Brook
6. "M" Author - Magic to the Bone (Allie Beckstrom, Book 1) by Devon Monk
7. "B" Author - Witch Heart (Elemental Witches, Book 3) by Anya Bast
8. Male Author - A Flash of Hex (OSI, Book 2) by Jes Battis
9. Female Author - White Witch, Black Curse (The Hollows, Book 7)by Kim Harrison
10. 2+ Authors - Hotter than Hell (Anthology)

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Gail wrote: "I shouldn't. I have many, many books to read and many, many things to do. But I'm going to, anyway. Not all of these may be PNR... I love me some historical romance too.

1. A Favorite Author - Arc..."

Gail, A Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time has neither a paranormal nor a romance element, I'm afraid. Have you read all the other "male author" books listed? There are a bunch of good ones out there that would qualify in its stead.

Rebecca, I'm sure you'll like Death's Mistress. It is great.
Martina, can't wait to read your comments on Midnight's Daughter. Have you read the Cassie books too?

Please count me in, but I'm going to have to work on my list!

If anyone is looking for a male author Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card is really good. I'm over halfway done and it is probably one of the best books I have ever read.

Just a small recommendation... happy reading.

I hope this list works - just missing one more...anyone have any thoughts with regards to an author who's first or last name starts with either and S or a T - I am SO drawing a blank!

1. A Favorite Author - JR Ward - Dark Lover
2. New Author - Alexis Morgan - Dark Warrior Unleashed
3. 2nd Chance Author - Amanda Quick - Lie by Moonlight
4. A GoodReads Author - Jamie Rush - Out of the Darkness
5. Born in 1972 - Melissa de la Cruz - Blue Bloods
6. Initial S - Sherrilyn Kenyon - Acheron
7. Initial S or T - Lynsay Sands - The Immortal Hunter
8. A male Author - Brian Lumley - Necroscope I
9. A female Author -Laurell K Hamilton - Cerulean Sins
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included).- Deep Kiss of Winder - Gena Showalter and Kresley Cole

I'm in. Here's hoping I get all 10 done this month :)

1. A Favorite Author Begals Heart-Lora Leigh
2. An Author that is "new" to you Glass Houses-Rachel Caine
3. An Author you had given up before but willing to give a second chance The Song-Jean Johnson
4. A GoodReads Author Playing with Fire-Katie McAlister
5. An Author born in the same year as you. The Warrior-Angela Knight
6. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your first name Ashes of Midnight-Lara Adrian
7. An Author whose first or last name starts with the initial of your last nameHush, Hush-Becca Fitzpatrick
8. A male Author The Lightening Thief-Rick Riordan
9. A female Author Ink Exchange-Melissa Marr
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included). My Zombie Valentine-anthology

Diane wrote: "


1.Mona Lisa Darkening by Sunny
2.Edge Of Hunger by Rhyannon Byrd
3.New Moon by Stephenie Meyer
4.[..."

I love Sunny's Mona Lisa books. Too bad she's not writing any more. :(

Rebecca wrote: "thing is though.. I will only read PNR or UF _ fussy person I am and I will have to research all these to see if any of them write PNR."

You don't have to actually research them, just click on each author's name and it will take you to a page with pics of their book covers, which will usually give you an idea of what kind of book it is.

I already did that for 1979 and posted earlier in the thread all authors that have a paranormal element to their books--here is the post:

Laura wrote: "Nita & Michelle, here are the 1979 authors I posted earlier in the thread, Stella Price looks to be PNR/erotica.

1979 - Samit Basu, Michelle Harrison, Christopher Hopper, Tom Lloyd, Antonia Michaelis, Stella Price, Catherynne M. Valente "

Carolyn, why isn't she writing anymore. I did not know that.

Lynn �� ♥Brokhen �� �� wrote: "Carolyn, why isn't she writing anymore. I did not know that. "

She hasn't stopped. Mona Lisa Eclipsing comes out at the end of the year.

WHAT!? Sunny isn't writing anymore!? I just started her Demon Princess Chronicles! There are only 2 books!

Whew! Ok, I was about to get irritated. lol

Sherry wrote: "I hope this list works - just missing one more...anyone have any thoughts with regards to an author who's first or last name starts with either and S or a T - I am SO drawing a blank!

1. A Favor..."
Spellbent by Lucy Snyder
Mona Lisa books by Sunny
Tate Halloway

Sherry wrote: "I hope this list works - just missing one more...anyone have any thoughts with regards to an author who's first or last name starts with either and S or a T - I am SO drawing a blank!

1. A Favor..."

In posts 30 & 31 people gave me a bunch of suggestions for T.
Here are my own:

Rob Thurman
Lynsay Sands
Terri Garey
Lilith Saintcrow

Good Luck!

Mel wrote: "Martina, can't wait to read your comments on Midnight's Daughter. Have you read the Cassie books too? "

Hi Mel,

I HAVE read the Cassie books (at least the first 3) and abandoned the series. That's why Midnight's Daughter is my "2nd Chance" book. I can't quite pinpoint what I didn't like about them - they just bothered me. Maybe b/c they felt too rushed. Poor Cassie never got a chance to rest at all and for me I think it stunted the character development. I just don't CARE about Cassie at all. *shrug*

Thank you Tara and Sandy!!

I think I will be updating my list again!

You guys are great! - Thank you for your help!

New and Improved List!
1. A Favorite Author - JR Ward - Dark Lover
2. New Author - Alexis Morgan - Dark Warrior Unleashed
3. 2nd Chance Author - Amanda Quick - Lie by Moonlight
4. A GoodReads Author - Jamie Rush - Out of the Darkness
5. Born in 1972 - Melissa de la Cruz - Blue Bloods
6. Initial S - Sherrilyn Kenyon - Acheron
7. Initial S or T - Lynsay Sands - The Immortal Hunter
8. A male Author - Brian Lumley - Necroscope I
9. A female Author -Laurell K Hamilton - Cerulean Sins
10. With more than one Author (anthologies included).- Deep Kiss of Winder - Gena Showalter and Kresley Cole

Lynn �� ♥Brokhen �� �� wrote: "Carolyn, why isn't she writing anymore. I did not know that. "

I e-mailed her and she said she wanted to branch out and was going to write a mystery. I told her I loved the Mona Lisa books and maybe after she's had a break she'll go back to writing them again and she said she might. Noncommittal.

1. Author a favorite;Terry Brooks, , Jarka Ruus
2. Author “new�� to Me; Kathy Love, I Want You To Want Me
3. Author Giving a second chance; Vicki Lewis ThompsonOver Hexed
4. Author of GoodReads ;Maria V. Snyder , Fire Study
5. Author Born in the same year 1958;Elizabeth Vaughan, Dagger-Star,/u>
6. Author Initial of my first name K; Kresley Cole Gena Showalter, Deep Kiss of Winter
7. Author Initial of my last name B; L.A. Banks, Bite the Bullet
8. Author Male : Terry Brooks, Straken
9. Author Female :Maggie Shayne , Bloodline
10. Author More than one ; Sherrilyn Kenyon,

Dead After Dark (Includes: Dark-Hunter, Related Books #10)[

Well that just stinks. I hope she does well with mystery books, but I still wanted to finish the Mona Lisa books.

Maybe her editor/publisher convinced her to write another Mona Lisa book since they sell.

Uhhh chyeah! I am pissed that I even picked up Lucinda, Darkly now. 2 books don't equate to a chronology for me!

Carolyn F. wrote: "Maybe her editor/publisher convinced her to write another Mona Lisa book since they sell. "
I love the Mona Lisa series. I'm glad to know there should be one more coming out but how sad if she doesn't plan to continue. So I guess that means nothing more for Lucinda either?

Laura wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "thing is though.. I will only read PNR or UF _ fussy person I am and I will have to research all these to see if any of them write PNR."

You don't have to actually research them, j..."


Laura

Sorry I must have missed that post!

I will check out Stella Price. :O)

Mel wrote: "Rebecca, I'm sure you'll like Death's Mistress. It is great.
Martina, can't wait to read your comments on Midnight's Daughter. Have you read the Cassie books too? "

Mel- I loved the Cassie Palmer series, it is still one of my favs! karen Chance's books crack me up!

I just have one of the Lucinda books. I think I may just take it back now. I need at least a 5 book series to keep me going.

Jen wrote: "Awesomevegan wrote:
My name is Jen, too and we both have the same pick for Male Author. :)

I'm loving the Percy Jackson books... I made myself wait to read the 3rd and 4th til I was done with ..."

I love that rule about making them read the book first! I should do that when I have kids someday! :) I am glad to see someone has enjoyed them. I have never read the Percy Jackson series before. I wanted to read it before the movie. When I seen the movie trailer at the theater I thought "WOW I hope that's a book series because I want to read it!" Then I thought "Oh and I want to see the movie too." :)

Ok, Sunny fans, if I start the Mona Lisa series now, when I come to the last book, am I going to be really frustrated because it seems unfinished or does it sort of end in a good place?

Try Katie MacAlister for a good reads author. Her "Dark Ones" series is sexy and funny. Loved it!

I've read all of Sunny's books. Maybe she'll bring her brand of erotica to mystery. Hey, I'll follow her until I dont like what she writes. The last Lucinda book did feel less invested. I still liked it, but I tend to trust authors sense when they say it's time to move on to new pastures.