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Here is where we post our official lists and update our progress.

Special thanks to the members who regularly stop by at the Suggestions Thread and share their input. It definitely helped me a lot when I put together the monthly categories. Thanks, guys.

1. July: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “J��

2. Birthday: Read a book from a July B-day celebrant. (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...)

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Minnesota.

4.World UFO Day: Read a book set in another planet or involves space travel or has aliens in it.

5. Fourth of July: Read book which cover is predominantly red, or blue, or white; or a book that has an American flag on the cover.

6. Disney Inspired Read a book that has a princess or prince as a character; or a book inspired by a fairytale.

7. Food Delight Read a book which has some kind of food on its title or on its cover.

8. Romance Genre: Read a time-travel romance.

9. Of Lists and Shelves:International Joke Day Read a book from the first five pages of any of the following shelves:
Funny Romance
Humorous Romance
Popular Funny Books

10. Reader's Choice

Challenge Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2010

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

Happy reading!

July Reading Challenge
Start Date:- 07/01/2010
Completion Date:-
Goal 8/10
1. July: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “J�� Raising Kane

2. Birthday: Read a book from a July B-day celebrant. (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2... Nikki's bookshelf Instant Attraction

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Minnesota.

4. Skipping this one

5. Fourth of July: Read book which cover is predominantly red, or blue, or white; or a book that has an American flag on the cover. Heaven, Texas

6. Disney Inspired Read a book that has a princess or prince as a character; or a book inspired by a fairytale.

7. Food Delight Read a book which has some kind of food on its title or on its cover. Irresistible

8. Skipping this one

9. Of Lists and Shelves:International Joke Day Read a book from the first five pages of any of the following shelves:
Funny Romance
Humorous Romance
Popular Funny Books
Nobody's Baby But Mine

10. Reader's Choice

To Read

0/6

J:
B-Day:
4th of July:
Disney Inspired:
Food:
Reader's Choice:

Gonna try for 10 and see how it goes!

July- Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward
Birthday (Sarah)- Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder
Geography Minnesota- Honeymoon of the Dead by Tate Hallaway
UFO- Born of Ice by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Fourth of July- Meridian by Amber Kizer
Disney- Briar Rose by Jane Yolen
Food Delight-
Time Travel- Undead and Unfinished by MaryJanice Davidson
Joke Day- A Girl's Guide to Vampires by Katie MacAlister
Reader's Choice-

I'll go for 7...

2010 July Monthly Challenge - 0/7

Tentative List:

1. July: Cold Night, Warm Stranger by Jill Gregory

2. Birthday (Megan): Dark Angel/Lord Carew's Bride by Mary Balogh

4. World UFO Day: Carnal Desires by Crystal Jordan

5. 4th of July: Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas

6. Disney Inspired: The Frog Prince by Jane Porter

9. International Joke Day: Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore

10. Reader's Choice:

Yz - you could be my fav person - so many of this topics fit other challenges!

of course i'm in!

I'm in! I am for sure going to do 3 books but I might do 5 if I have time so here is my list.

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B-Day: The Darkest Night-Megan's Books
World UFO Day: Taken (Maybe)
4th of July: Vampire Academy
Joke Day: Remeber Me? (Maybe)
Reader's Choice: Witch Blood

I'm in, I will post as I go. Trying to decorate the house, look after 2 boys and getting bigger everyday... If the baby stick's to an August arrival I might make 10 but no promises! :)

I'm in - I'll just post as I go.

Michelle wrote: "I'm in, I will post as I go. Trying to decorate the house, look after 2 boys and getting bigger everyday... If the baby stick's to an August arrival I might make 10 but no promises! :)"

Congratulations on the new baby! I wish you lots of luck :)

2010 July Monthly Challenge
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1. July-

2. Birthday- (Megan) A Mermaids Ransom by Joey Hill
3. Geography-(MN) Taken by Anya Bast
4.World UFO Day- Abiogenesis by Kaitlyn O'Conner
5. Fourth of July- Light my Fire by Jodi Redford
6. Disney Inspired-Into the Woods: Erotic Fairy Tales
7. Food Delight-

8. Romance Genre-(TT) Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon
9. Of Lists and Shelves-(funny) A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands
10. Reader's Choice- Rapture Untamed by Pamela Palmer

RRRC July '10

0/5 - at least

July - Jennifer Government by Max Barry
It's my birthday - Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder
Set in Minnesota - Undead and Unemployed by MaryJanice Davidson
World UFO Day - Terror Firma by Matthew Thomas
Fourth of July - Stupid White Men by Michael Francis Moore
Disney Inspired - Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast by Robin McKinley
Food Delight - Sophie's Bakery for the Broken Hearted by Lolly Winston
Time Travel Romance - Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon
International Joke Day - The Princess Bride by William Goldman
Readers Choice - The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde

Work has seriously messed with my reading for the last couple of months, but in July I'm reclaiming my books!!!

Read

I don't know why I post a list...I've already changed half the books! LOL!

Of course.

Current Status - 0/10 - 0%

1. July:
Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “J��
Kansas Heat The Jenny Penn Collection - Jenny Penn or
When the Duke Returns - Eloisa James

2. Birthday: Read a book from a July B-day celebrant.
Lover Awakened - JR Ward - from Ahrcadia's list

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Minnesota.
Undead and Unappreciated - MaryJanice Davidson

4.World UFO Day: Read a book set in another planet or involves space travel or has aliens in it.
Undercover - Lauren Dane or
Fierce Radiance - Tymber Dalton

5. Fourth of July: Read book which cover is predominantly red, or blue, or white; or a book that has an American flag on the cover.
Firefly Lane - Kristin Hannah

6. Disney Inspired Read a book that has a princess or prince as a character; or a book inspired by a fairytale.
The Fairy Godmother - Mercedes Lackey (Pending Yz's ok)

7. Food Delight Read a book which has some kind of food on its title or on its cover.
Eggsecutive Orders - Julie Hyzy or
Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder

8. Romance Genre: Read a time-travel romance.
To Tame a Highland Warrior - Karen Marie Morning

9. Of Lists and Shelves:International Joke Day:
Pack Challenge - Shelley Laurenston or
Dragon Actually - G.A. Aiken

10. Reader's Choice: TBD (depending on what kind of mood i'm in...)

Quick question, can we use a book on our own TBR list for the birthday category in the month of our own birthday? (Though I'll probably go browsing other people's shelves anyway!)

Judithe wrote: "Quick question, can we use a book on our own TBR list for the birthday category in the month of our own birthday? (Though I'll probably go browsing other people's shelves anyway!)"

Of course. Consider it a birthday gift. :)

Busy month with more travel for work, but I can't resist a challenge! I'm in. :)

1. J Author: Something About You by Julie James
2. Birthday (Melanie):The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever by Julia Quinn
3. Minnesota:Undead and Unfinished by Maryjanice Davidson
4. UFO: Grimspace by Ann Aguirre
5. Red Cover:What Happens in London by Julia Quinn
6. Princess/Prince: Prince Charming by Julie Garwood
7. Food:The Bride Wore Chocolate by Shirley Jump
8. Time-travel:Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
9. Humor List: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas
10. Reader's Choice:Everything and the Moon by Julia Quinn

I'm in -

J Author: First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost
B-Day: Lover Mine by J.R. Ward
Minnesota: Carrot Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke
UFO: Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Red Cover: From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris COMPLETED 07.07
Princess/Prince: Prince Charming by Julie Garwood
Food: Cream Puff Murder by Joanne Fluke
Time-Travel: A Breath of Snow and Ashes by Diana Gabaldon COMPLETED 07.30
Funny Romance: Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead
Reader's Choice: Need by Carrie Jones COMPLETED 07.01

I'm in, too. Eight is feeling about right for me this month, so I think I'll try for that again. Titles, as always, subject to change depending on mood or other challenges (I'm such an addict ;o)).

Read: 0/8

1. July: Sweet Revenge by Jenna Ryan

2. Birthday (Cathy -- Happy Birthday!): Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts

3. Geography (Minnesota): Still Waters by Tami Hoag

4.World UFO Day: SKIP

5. Fourth of July: Stay by Allie Larkin

6. Disney Inspired: The Serpent's Shadow by Mercedes Lackey (based on Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs)

7. Food Delight: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows

8. Romance Genre: SKIP

9. Of Lists and Shelves: Atomic Lobster by Tim Dorsey

10. Reader's Choice:Hearts Divided: 5-B Poppy Lane\The Apple Orchard\Liberty Hall by Debbie Macomber and others

To Read:


Completed:

I will try 7- maybe 8
1. J book- Janet Evanovich- One For The Money

2. Birthday: Read a book from a July B-day celebrant- Lori's Shelf- Tanner's Scheme

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Minnesota- Undead and Unwed

5. Fourth of July: Read book which cover is predominantly blue- A Patch of Blue

6. Disney Inspired Read a book that has a princess or prince as a character; or a book inspired by a fairytale- The Fairest of them All

7. Food Delight Read a book which has some kind of food on its title or on its cover- Recipe for Temptation


9. Of Lists and Shelves:International Joke Day Read a book from the first five pages of any of the following shelves:
Humorous Romance - Married by Morning

10. Reader's Choice - Match Me If You Can

Challenge Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2010

Doing 5 again. It's a nice safe number! lol!


1. July: Damien - Jacquelyn Frank

3. Geography: Undead and Unemployed - Maryjanice Davidson

5. Fourth of July: The Eternal Ones - Kristin Miller (if it comes in time)

6. Disney Inspired: Spirit Bound - Richelle Mead (Vasilissa is a princess)

10. Reader's Choice: The Dream Hunter - Sherrilyn Kenyon

I'm in again! I'll post my list later!

I'm in. Here's a tentative list to begin with.

Read: 0/10

1. July: Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb
2. My Birthday: TBD
3. Minnesota: TBD
4. World UFO Day: Zinnia by Jayne Castle
5. 4th of July: Caressed By Ice by Nalini Singh
6. Disney Inspired: In the Hand of the Goddess by Tamora Pierce
7. Food Delight: TBD
8. Time Travel Romance: TBD
9. International Joke Day: A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands
10. Queen of Song and Souls by C.L. Wilson

RRRC JULY 2010 CHALLENGE

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J - Judgment in Death by J.D. Robb
B'day (Cathy) - Fire Study by Maria V. Snyder or Howl at the Moon by Christine Warren
Minnesota - Neil Gaiman- The Wolves in the Walls
Sci-Fi - Exiled by Kaitlyn O'Connor
Fourth of July - Kitty Goes to Washington by Carrie Vaughan
Disney or Princes - Velvet Cataclysm (Princes of the Underground, #1) by Beth Kery
Food - Sex and Chocolate: Decadence by Dawn Montgomery
Time Tunnel - Sarah's Story (Time Displacement Corps, #1) by Delilah Stephans
Joke Shelves - Noble Intentions by Katie MacAlister
Choice - The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter

RRRC July 2010 Monthly Challenge

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Here is my tentative list...still searching for one's I really want to read, can get ahold of, etc.

1. July:Author’s first or last name starts with “J�� Julie Garwood: The Bride

2. Birthday: July B-day celebrant:me ; )When Darkness Comes by Alexandra Ivy

3. Geography:Author, setting or character is from MinnesotaKiss of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon(setting) or The Flame and the Flower by Kathleen Woodiwiss (author)

4.World UFO Day: Set on another planet/involves space travel/has aliensEnslave Me Sweetly or Killashandra by Anne McCaffrey

5. Fourth of July:Cover is predominantly red/ blue, or white;has an American flag on the cover.Pleasure by Jacquelyn Frank

6. Disney Inspired: Princess / prince or inspired by a fairytale.The Fire Rose by Mercedes Lackey

7. Food Delight: Food in title/on coverLike Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel

8. Romance Genre: Time-travelJane's Warlord by Angela Knight

9. Of Lists and Shelves: International Joke Day Bridget Jones Diary by Helen Fielding

10. Reader's ChoicePredatory Game by Christine Feehan or Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione

or or or

Hi,

I just got an invite for this. First time doing a challenge. I am excited, I can't wait to get a list started.

Okay...Tentative list:


1. July: Redstone Ever After by Justine Davis
2. Birthday: The Elusive Bride by Stephanie Laurens (B-day celebrant - Melanie)
3. Geography (Minnesota): Make Me Yours by Betina Krahn
4. World UFO Day: In the Flesh by Livia Dare
5. Fourth of July: The Untamed Bride by Stephanie Laurens
6. Disney Inspired: He's No Prince Charming by LuAnn McLane
7. Food Delight: A Catered Birthday Party by Isis Crawford
8. Time-travel romance: Daring Time by Beth Kery
9. Of Lists and Shelves (International Joke Day): Breathing Room by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
10. Reader's Choice: Cold Sight by Leslie Parrish

Hina wrote: "Hi,

I just got an invite for this. First time doing a challenge. I am excited, I can't wait to get a list started."

Welcome to the group, Hina. Hope you'll enjoy your first reading challenge. : )

I'm in for at least 8. I'll post my list later. :)

I'm in. I'll post as I go.

I'm in, I'll post my list later. :)

2010 July Monthly Challenge:

1. The Turning - Jennifer Armintrout
2. Beastly - Alex Flinn
3. Neverwhere - Neil Gaiman
4. Grimspace - Ann Aguirre
5. The Little Prince - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (blue)
6. Aurelia - Anne Osterlund
7. This Is How It Happened - Jo Barrett
8. Outlander - Diana Gabaldon
9. Bridget Jones's Diary - Helen Fielding
10. Twice Bitten - Chloe Neill

I am in - will post as I go!

I am going to try to do all 10! Let's see how far I can get.

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My tentative list so far:

1. July: The Bride By Julie Garwood.

2. Birthday: Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake By Sarah MacLean. From Nikki's Bookshelf.

3. Geography: Undead and Unwed by Mary Janice Davidson. (Setting).

4.World UFO Day: Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon.

5. Fourth of July (Red): The Runaway Princess By Christina Dodd

6. Disney Inspired: Once a Princess by Johanna Lindsey.

7. Food Delight: Tempting by Susan Mallery.

8. Time Travel: Beyond the Highland Mist By Karen Marie Moning.

9. Of Lists and Shelves (Funny Romance): Lord of Scoundrels By Loretta Chase.

10. Reader's Choice:Then Comes Seduction by Mary Balogh.

OMG!, are you serious?, what happened to June?
It's amazing how time shortens when you have too much to do.

uh!...which reminds me, I'm a little bit behind on this month's challenge.. I'll get back on track this weekend.

Thanks for the invite Yz, of course I'm in... I'll post my list later... and the Summer challenge started yesterday too, right?

Yz, two questions for you:

For #6, Disney Inspired, it has to have a character who is a prince or princess OR be based on a fairy tale, it doesn't have to be both, right? I was going to read a straight fantasy book that has a prince, but it is definitely not fairy tale-ish. :)

And for #9 International Joke Day, can you also include books that were shelved as just "funny"? Since those links you provided are just based on what fellow GR members shelved books as, there are way more shelved as just "funny", than shelved as "funny books".

For example, I have a shelf titled "funny". I wouldn't title it "funny books", unless I was going to title all my shelves like that: "vampire books" instead of just "vampires", "historical fiction books" instead of just "historical fiction". Am I making sense? Lol.

Laura Lulu wrote: For #6, Disney Inspired, it has to have a character who is a prince or princess OR be based on a fairy tale, it doesn't have to be both, right? I was going to read a straight fantasy book that has a prince, but it is definitely not fairy tale-ish. :)"

Yes...its either/or.

And for #9 International Joke Day, can you also include books that were shelved as just "funny"? Since those links you provided are just based on what fellow GR members shelved books as, there are way more shelved as just "funny", than shelved as "funny books".

Its has to be from those shelves. : )

Yz the Whyz wrote: "Its has to be from those shelves. : )"

Poop. Lol. Thanks Yz! :)

July will be a busy month, I think, but will try to get 8 done.

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1.July - Forged of Shadows by Jessa Slade
2. Birthday (Melanie) - Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews
3. Geography (Minnesota Author) - The Curse of Chalion by Lois M. Bujold
4. UFO Day - Wanderlust by Ann Aguire
5. 4th of July - Naked in Death by J.D. Robb
6. Disney Inspired - Nemesis by Louise Cooper
8. Romance Genre (Time Travel) - Abandon the Night by Joss Ware
10. Reader's Choice - Heart of the Wolf by Terry Spear

July: Dragon Heat - Allyson James
Birthday: Succubus Dreams - Richelle Mead (Megan Long)
Geography: Wicked Enchantment - Anya Bast
UFO: Your Planet Or Mine? - Susan Grant
Fourth: Out of Light, Into Shadow
Disney: A Brother's Price - Wen Spencer
Food:
Romance: Crimson and Steam - Liz Maverick
Shelves: Dragon Actually - G A Aiken
Choice: Beneath A Darkening Moon - Keri Arthur

I'm in!
I will aim for 5 books in this month's challenge.

July: Read a book whose author’s first or last name starts with “J��
The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides

Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Minnesota.
Undead and Unwed by Mary Janice Davidson

Fourth of July: Read book which cover is predominantly red, or blue, or white; or a book that has an American flag on the cover.
Blue Cover: Lover Eternal

Of Lists and Shelves:International Joke Day Read a book from the first five pages of any of the following shelves:
Funny Romance
Humorous Romance
Popular Funny Books
Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame Smith

Reader's Choice
Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris

Challenge Duration: July 1 - July 31, 2010

I'm in too. Will have to see how June reading plays out though...

Please count me in! I'm aiming for 10, we will see how it goes.

July Reading Challenge
Start Date:- 07/01/2010
Completion Date:-
Goal 10/10
Read: 4/10

July: Knit Two by Kate Jacobs (4 Stars)
Birthday: TBD
Geography: TBD
World UFO Day: Davin's Quest by Bianca D'Arc (4 Stars)
Fourth of July: TBD
Disney Inspired: TBD
Food Delight: TBD
Romance Genre: Menagerie by Lara Santiago (4 Stars)
Of Lists and Shelves: TBD
Reader's Choice: Glimmerglass by Jenna Black (4 Stars)

Hi Sherri!!!

I'm in. List to follow

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1. July - Summer in Eclipse Bay - Jayne Ann Krentz

2. Birthday: (Ahrcadia) - Pride - Rachel Vincent OR Blood Lines - Tanya Huff

3. Geography - Still Waters - Tami Hoag OR Wicked Enchantment - Anya Bast

4. World UFO Day - Finders Keepers - Linnea Sinclair

5. Fourth of July - Fallen - Lauren Kate (blue)

6. Disney Inspired - The Sleep of Stone - Louise Cooper (Prince Anyr)

7. Food Delight - Blueberry Hill - Marcia Evanick

8. Romance Genre - Lord of the Highlands - Veronica Wolff

9. Of Lists and Shelves - Here Kitty, Kitty! - Shelly Laurenston

10. Reader's Choice - Ship of Magic - Robin Hobb

Oh this sounds like fun, am going to have to complile my list

D.G. wrote: "Hi Sherri!!!"

Hi back at ya D.G. Funny running across you here! :-)

I am going to do 8 rather then 10 I think, make it easier on my self : )

1: July: For the Roses by Julie Garwood or Ecstasy by Jacquelyn Frank

2: Birthday (Megan Long) Sinful by Charotte Featherstone

3: Geography Going to skip
4: UFO's Going to skip
5: 4th of July Azazel by Dawn McClure

6: Disney Charming the Prince by Teresa Madeiros

7: Food Julia's Chocolates by Cathy Lamb

8: Time Travel Romance Highlander's Challenge by Jo Barrett or Loving the Highlander by Janet Chapman or Warlord by Jaid Black

9: Humour Mr. Impossible by Loretta Chase

10: Readers Choice It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas