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April Challenge
Ooohhh this sounds fun!!! (though I might not be able to do all of them I will definitely try!!!)
I will try this one since most of my challenges are yearly or halfway challenges. I am doing a lot of re-reads for new releases so maybe they will fit. April 1st: Playing with Fire by Katie MacAlister
April 3rd: Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris
April 4th: Hunter's Edge by Shiloh Walker
April 7th (Housework):
April 7th: Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward
April 9th: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
April 14th: Dear John by Nicholas Sparks
April 17th: Bloody Bones by Laurell K. Hamilton
April 27th: Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward
1. humorous - 2. rainbow cover -
3. new author -
4. read 4 hours -
5. doctor -
6. library -
7. Tragedy - will not read this one
8. mystery -
9. read & review -
8/8 Complete
I won't finish either Jayme. The fun is in at least trying!
April 1st: I'm The Vampire, That's Why - Michele BardsleyApril 3rd: Phantom In The Night - Sherrilyn Kenyon
April 4th: The Legend of Banzai Maguire - Susan Grant
April 7th: Lover Enshrined - J.R. Ward
April 7th: Touched By Darkness - Catherine Spangler
April 9th: Shifting Plains - Jean Johnson
April 14th: TBD
April 17th: Generation 18 - Keri Arthur
April 27th: TBD
Great challenge! I'm in, will see how far I get. I never say I'll do all. The challenge for me is to do as many as possible!
April Fool’s Day: Castle in the Air by Diana Wynne JonesFind a Rainbow Day: Midnight Alley by Rachel Caine
Easter: Peach Blossom Pavilion by Mingmei Yip
No Housework Day: TBA
World Health Day: Masquerade by Melissa de la Cruz (Dr. Pat)
First Library Opened: The Weight of Silence by Heather Gudenkauf (Recommended)
Titanic struck the iceberg: The King's Rose by Alisa M. Libby
Sherlock Homes B-Day: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
Tell a story day: TBA
Count me in!!0/8 Done
1. humorous: Nice Girls Don't Live Forever by Molly Harper
2. rainbow cover: The Pleasure Slave by Gena Showalter
3. new author: Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep
4. read 4 hours: Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian
5. doctor: Key to Conflict (Gillian Key, ParaDoc, #1) by Talia Gryphon
6. library: Gideon by Jacquelyn Frank
7. tragedy: SKIPPING
8. mystery: Witch Way to Murder by Shirley Damsgaard
9. read & review: A Hoboken Hipster in Sherwood Forest by Marianne Mancusi
To Read:
Fun challenge! Will try to fill in the Tragedy category if I can come up with something...1. Humor: Nightlight: A Parody of Twilight by Harvard Lampoon
2. Rainbow Cover: Tempest Rising by Nicole Peeler
3. New author: Bleeding Violet by Dia Reeves
4. Read 4 hours: Changeless by Gail Carriger
5. Character is a doctor: Uglies by Scott Westerfeld (Dr. Cable)
6. Library book: Sea Glass by Maria V. Snyder
7. Ends in tragedy: TBD
8. Mystery: The Maze Runner by James Dashner
9. Read/Review: Succubus Shadows by Richelle Mead
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Tragedy is a toughie. Nicholas Sparks works well. He isn't a PNR author, but a very good romance author.
Lenore wrote: "Tragedy is a toughie. Nicholas Sparks works well. He isn't a PNR author, but a very good romance author."Good idea, Lenore! If a book from the romance category is allowed, I may try to read The Last Song.
0/9 Complete1. humorous “Changes� Jim Butcher (I find his writing funny)
2. rainbow cover � “Demon Inside� Stacia Kane (5 colors)
3. new author � “Skin Game� by Ava Grey
4. read 4 hours - “Fire Raiser� by Melanie Rawn
5. doctor � “Personal Demons� Stacia Kane(S he’s a psychologist –that’s a doctor right)
6. library : “Bite the Bullet-A crimson moon novel� (# 2) L.A. Banks
7. tragedy –� The Dead Tossed Waves� ? Carrie Ryan
8. Mystery: “Hex in the City� Simon Green
9. read & review � “Death’s Mistress� Karen Chance
I'll attempt this one - list to come later.
Yeah The Last Song will work. It can be any genre that ends without and HEA. Not an ongoing series but either a stand alone, or the series does not follow one character.
Well, I could't wait and read "DEAD TOSSED WAVES". For those of you looking for a tragedy, it does fit, but sadly I am gunna have to look for a replacement for my list. 0/9 Complete
1. humorous “Changes� Jim Butcher (I find his writing funny)
2. rainbow cover � “Demon Inside� Stacia Kane (5 colors)
3. new author � “Skin Game� by Ava Grey
4. read 4 hours - “Fire Raiser� by Melanie Rawn
5. doctor � “Personal Demons� Stacia Kane(S he’s a psychologist –that’s a doctor right)
6. library : “Bite the Bullet-A crimson moon novel� (# 2) L.A. Banks
7. tragedy
8. Mystery: “Hex in the City� Simon Green
9. read & review � “Death’s Mistress� Karen Chance
The Dead-Tossed Waves
I think I'm gonna have to skip this one. I'm in about 4 other challenges for April and I have no idea how I'm going to stay caught up! Maybe next month...
Rainbow Day: The Lunatic Cafe by Laurell K. Hamilton
Easter: What's a Ghoul to Do? by Victoria Laurie
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Easter: What's a Ghoul to Do? by Victoria Laurie
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I did a dismal job with the March Challenge but I'll give this one a shot anyway. I ought to at least be able to get a few of my TBRs read this way!
1/9 Complete 1. humorous "Changes" Jim Butcher
2. rainbow cover � “Demon Inside� Stacia Kane (5 colors)
3. new author � “Skin Game� by Ava Grey
4. read 4 hours - “Fire Raiser� by Melanie Rawn
5. doctor � “Personal Demons� Stacia Kane(She’s a psychologist –that’s a doctor right)
6. library : “Bite the Bullet"-A crimson moon novel� (# 2) L.A. Banks
7 tragedy:
8. Mystery: “Hex in the City� (Nightside #4)Simon Green
9. read & review � “Death’s Mistress� Karen Chance
I'm in, I just need to pick the books.
April Challenge
read 1 out of 9
April Fool’s Day: X
Easter: Embers by Laura Bickle
No Housework Day: X
World Health Day: X
First Library Opened: The Killing Dance by Laurell K. Hamilton
Titanic struck the iceberg: La Mort du roi Arthur
Sherlock Homes B-Day: X
Tell a story day: X
1/9 Complete 1. humorous "Changes" Jim Butcher
2. rainbow cover � “Demon Inside� Stacia Kane (5 colors)
3. new author � “Skin Game� by Ava Grey
4. read 4 hours - “Fire Raiser� by Melanie Rawn
5. doctor � “Personal Demons� Stacia Kane(She’s a psychologist –that’s a doctor right)
6. library : “Bite the Bullet"-A crimson moon novel� (# 2) L.A. Banks
7 tragedy:
8. Mystery: “Hex in the City� (Nightside #4)Simon Green
9. read & review � “Death’s Mistress� Karen Chance
April 1st: April Fool’s Day: Read a book focused on humor (Ex. Chick Lit)April 3rd: Find a Rainbow Day: Read a book with at least 2 colors pronounced in the cover, or a book with a very bright cover.
April 4th: Easter: Read a new author or series.
April 7th: No Housework Day: Spend at least 4 hours reading (Must be done in a single day. (Tell how many hours you read, which book, and what the date was.)
April 7th: World Health Day: Read a book where one of the characters is a doctor (Tell which character)
April 9th: First Library Opened: Read a book either checked out from a library, borrowed from a friend, or recommended to you.
April 14th: Titanic struck the iceberg: Read a book that ends in tragedy.
April 17th: Sherlock Homes B-Day: Read a mystery
April 27th: Tell a story day: Read a book and give your own synopsis of the book and a short review.
Bone Magic was okay, a 2.5 star book.
Lily wrote: "1/9 Complete 1. humorous "Changes" Jim Butcher
2. rainbow cover � “Demon Inside� Stacia Kane (5 colors)
3. new author � “Skin Game� by Ava Grey
4. read 4 hours - “Fire Raiser� by Melanie Ra..."
Does the Nightside series need to be read in order?
Lenore *--*Phierce*-- * wrote: Does Nightside series need to be read in order?I think it would be best...but the books are fairly self contained. I have been reading them in order and more is revealed about who he is-which is nice-in each book. They are gritty paranormal mysteries so they probobly hold up out of order pretty well though.
Good to know. I am usually pretty good at picking up things in books. The first just did not get good reviews so I would rather jump to the one that sounds interesting.
2/9 Complete 1. humorous "Changes" Jim Butcher
2. rainbow cover � “Demon Inside� Stacia Kane (5 colors)
3. new author �
4. read 4 hours - “Fire Raiser� by Melanie Rawn
5. doctor � “Personal Demons� Stacia Kane(She’s a psychologist –that’s a doctor right)
6. library : “Bite the Bullet"-A crimson moon novel� (# 2) L.A. Banks
7 tragedy:
8. Mystery: “Hex in the City� (Nightside #4)Simon Green
9. read & review � “Death’s Mistress� Karen Chance
April 1st: April Fool’s Day: Read a book focused on humor (Ex. Chick Lit) April 3rd: Find a Rainbow Day: Read a book with at least 2 colors pronounced in the cover, or a book with a very bright cover.
April 4th: Easter: Read a new author or series.
April 7th: No Housework Day:
April 7th: World Health Day: Read a book where one of the characters is a doctor (Tell which character)
April 9th: First Library Opened:
April 14th: Titanic struck the iceberg: Read a book that ends in tragedy.
April 17th: Sherlock Homes B-Day: Read a mystery
April 27th: Tell a story day: Read a book and give your own synopsis of the book and a short review.
Veil of Midnight was a pretty good book. Unique story, new characters. Liked it.
1/8 Done1. humorous: Nice Girls Don't Live Forever by Molly Harper
2. rainbow cover: The Pleasure Slave by Gena Showalter
3. new author: Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep
4. read 4 hours: Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian
5. doctor: Key to Conflict (Gillian Key, ParaDoc, #1) by Talia Gryphon
6. library: Gideon by Jacquelyn Frank
7. tragedy: SKIPPING
8. mystery:
9. read & review: A Hoboken Hipster in Sherwood Forest by Marianne Mancusi
To Read:
Done:
April 3rd: Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris
April 4th: Hunter's Edge by Shiloh Walker
April 7th (Housework):
April 9th: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
April 14th: SKIPPING
April 17th: Bloody Bones by Laurell K. Hamilton
April 27th: Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward
April Challenge
read 2 out of 9
April Fool’s Day: X
Easter: Embers by Laura Bickle
No Housework Day: X
World Health Day: X
First Library Opened: The Killing Dance by Laurell K. Hamilton
Titanic struck the iceberg: La Mort du roi Arthur
Tell a story day: X
X
XX
X
I read for 4 hours straight tonight!! From 8pm to 12am!2/8 Done
1. humorous: Nice Girls Don't Live Forever by Molly Harper
2. rainbow cover: The Pleasure Slave by Gena Showalter
3. new author: Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep
4. read 4 hours:
5. doctor: Key to Conflict (Gillian Key, ParaDoc, #1) by Talia Gryphon
6. library: Gideon by Jacquelyn Frank
7. tragedy: SKIPPING
8. mystery:
9. read & review: A Hoboken Hipster in Sherwood Forest by Marianne Mancusi
To Read:
Done:
April 4th: Easter: Read a new author or series. New as in 2010 new? Or new as in I've never read it before?
April Fool’s Day: Castle in the Air by Diana Wynne JonesFind a Rainbow Day: Midnight Alley by Rachel Caine
Easter: Peach Blossom Pavilion by Mingmei Yip
No Housework Day: TBA
World Health Day: Masquerade by Melissa de la Cruz (Dr. Pat)
First Library Opened: Be Still My Vampire Heart by Kerrelyn Sparks (borrowed from Beverly)
Sherlock Homes B-Day: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
Tell a story day: A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray
Lenore *--*Phierce*-- * wrote: "Just new to you."OK thanks!
CHALLENGE OVERLOAD (PNR & UF EDITION) - MONTHLY CHALLENGE - APRILDuration: April 1, 2010 to April 30, 2010
1/9 read
April 1st: April Fool’s Day: Wild and Hexy by Vicki Lewis Thompson
April 3rd: Find a Rainbow Day: Read a book with at least 2 colors pronounced in the cover, or a book with a very bright cover.
April 4th: Easter: Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day
April 7th: World Health Day: Read a book where one of the characters is a doctor (Tell which character)
April 9th: First Library Opened: Read a book either checked out from a library, borrowed from a friend, or recommended to you.
April 14th: Titanic struck the iceberg: Read a book that ends in tragedy.
April 17th: Sherlock Homes B-Day: Read a mystery
April 27th: Tell a story day: Read a book and give your own synopsis of the book and a short review.
3/8 Done1. humorous: Nice Girls Don't Live Forever by Molly Harper
2. rainbow cover: The Pleasure Slave by Gena Showalter
3. new author: Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep
4. read 4 hours:
5. doctor: Key to Conflict (Gillian Key, ParaDoc, #1) by Talia Gryphon
6. library:
7. tragedy: SKIPPING
8. mystery:
9. read & review: A Hoboken Hipster in Sherwood Forest by Marianne Mancusi
To Read:
Done:
Challenge Overload (PNR & UF Edition)-April 2010 Challenge3/9 READ
1. humorous
2. rainbow cover
3. new author --
4. read 4 hours
5. doctor --
6. library --
7. Tragedy
8. mystery
9. read & review
Link to All My Lists & Challenges
April Fool’s Day: Castle in the Air by Diana Wynne Jones
Easter: Peach Blossom Pavilion by Mingmei Yip
No Housework Day: TBA
World Health Day: Masquerade by Melissa de la Cruz (Dr. Pat)
First Library Opened: Be Still My Vampire Heart by Kerrelyn Sparks (borrowed from Beverly)
Sherlock Homes B-Day: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
Tell a story day: A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray
4/8 Done1. humorous: Nice Girls Don't Live Forever by Molly Harper
2. rainbow cover:
3. new author: Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep
4. read 4 hours:
5. doctor: Key to Conflict (Gillian Key, ParaDoc, #1) by Talia Gryphon
6. library:
7. tragedy: SKIPPING
8. mystery:
9. read & review: A Hoboken Hipster in Sherwood Forest by Marianne Mancusi
To Read:
Done:
April Fool’s Day: Castle in the Air by Diana Wynne Jones
Easter: Peach Blossom Pavilion by Mingmei Yip
No Housework Day: TBA
World Health Day: Masquerade by Melissa de la Cruz (Dr. Pat)
Sherlock Homes B-Day: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
Tell a story day: A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray
I'm afraid I am sadly (although unsurprisingly) not going to finish this. I am reading books that don't fit into the challenge. Shame on me :P
April 1st: April Fool’s Day: Read a book focused on humor (Ex. Chick Lit) TBAApril 3rd: Find a Rainbow Day: Read a book with at least 2 colors pronounced in the cover, or a book with a very bright cover. TBA
April 4th: Easter: Read a new author or series.
April 7th: No Housework Day:
April 7th: World Health Day: Read a book where one of the characters is a doctor (Tell which character) TBA
April 9th: First Library Opened:
April 14th: Titanic struck the iceberg: Read a book that ends in tragedy. TBA
April 17th: Sherlock Homes B-Day: Read a mystery TBA
April 27th: Tell a story day: Read a book and give your own synopsis of the book and a short review. TBA
Rosemary and Rue was a very good book. A little sad in parts, a small romance, but mostly a mystery.
April Fool’s Day: Castle in the Air by Diana Wynne Jones
Easter: Peach Blossom Pavilion by Mingmei Yip
World Health Day: Masquerade by Melissa de la Cruz (Dr. Pat)
Sherlock Homes B-Day: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle
Tell a story day: A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray
April 1st: April Fool’s Day: Read a book focused on humor (Ex. Chick Lit) TBAApril 3rd: Find a Rainbow Day: Read a book with at least 2 colors pronounced in the cover, or a book with a very bright cover.
April 4th: Easter: Read a new author or series.
April 7th: No Housework Day:
April 7th: World Health Day: Read a book where one of the characters is a doctor (Tell which character) TBA
April 9th: First Library Opened:
April 14th: Titanic struck the iceberg: Read a book that ends in tragedy. TBA
April 17th: Sherlock Homes B-Day: Read a mystery TBA
April 27th: Tell a story day: Read a book and give your own synopsis of the book and a short review. TBA
One more, Master of Fire was good. Can't wait until the one about Smoke.
3/9 Complete 1. humorous "Changes" Jim Butcher
2. rainbow cover � “Demon Inside� Stacia Kane (5 colors)
3. new author �
4. read 4 hours - “Fire Raiser� by Melanie Rawn
5.
6. library : “Bite the Bullet"-A crimson moon novel� (# 2) L.A. Banks
7 tragedy:
8. Mystery: “Hex in the City� (Nightside #4)Simon Green
9. read & review � “Death’s Mistress� Karen Chance
CHALLENGE OVERLOAD (PNR & UF EDITION) - MONTHLY CHALLENGE - APRILDuration: April 1, 2010 to April 30, 2010
2/9 read
April 3rd: Find a Rainbow Day: Read a book with at least 2 colors pronounced in the cover, or a book with a very bright cover.
April 4th: Easter: Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day
April 7th: World Health Day: Read a book where one of the characters is a doctor (Tell which character)
April 9th: First Library Opened: Read a book either checked out from a library, borrowed from a friend, or recommended to you.
April 14th: Titanic struck the iceberg: Read a book that ends in tragedy.
April 17th: Sherlock Homes B-Day: Read a mystery
April 27th: Tell a story day: Read a book and give your own synopsis of the book and a short review.
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April 1st: April Fool’s Day: Read a book focused on humor (Ex. Chick Lit)
April 3rd: Find a Rainbow Day: Read a book with at least 2 colors pronounced in the cover, or a book with a very bright cover.
April 4th: Easter: Read a new author or series.
April 7th: No Housework Day: Spend at least 4 hours reading (Must be done in a single day. (Tell how many hours you read, which book, and what the date was.)
April 7th: World Health Day: Read a book where one of the characters is a doctor (Tell which character)
April 9th: First Library Opened: Read a book either checked out from a library, borrowed from a friend, or recommended to you.
April 14th: Titanic struck the iceberg: Read a book that ends in tragedy.
April 17th: Sherlock Homes B-Day: Read a mystery
April 27th: Tell a story day: Read a book and give your own synopsis of the book and a short review.