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Brenda (natesmomb) wrote: "I honestly don't think I'm gonna be finishing this month's challenge. I've been suffering from a prolonged bout of super crabby, b-witchy PMS and for the entire past week I haven't felt like readin..."

Don't stress about it...Just relax. There will always be other challenges.

Hope you feel better soon.

Brenda (natesmomb) wrote: "I honestly don't think I'm gonna be finishing this month's challenge. I've been suffering from a prolonged bout of super crabby, b-witchy PMS and for the entire past week I haven't felt like readin..."

Sorry to hear that you are feeling bad but glad to know I am not the only one. LOL!

1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "J". An Offer From A Gentlaman by Julia Quinn

2. Read a book picked from a June B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from. Twillight by Stephanie Meyer from Aileen's shelf.

3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Florida. (Suggestions for this category is welcome on this thread.) Deadly Harvest by Heather Graham

4. Wedding Theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (Wedding, Marriage, Proposal, Bride, Groom, Engagement) or has a Wedding theme cover.

5. Summer's Solstice: Read a book that has witch/es or wizard/s in it. Hex Appeal by Linda Wisdom

6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Read an m/m romance book or a book that has at least one prominent gay or lesbian character.

7. Royalty theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (King, Queen, Lord, Earl, Duke, or any other royal title)

8. Read a book that has, this time, no "human" profile at all in the cover. Please post cover for verification..LOL A Highlander of Her Own by Melissa Mayhue

9. Read a book written by an author that is "new" to you, meaning you have never read any of his/her work.
Virgin River by Robyn Carr
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.


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June 16th Update - 10/10 read - Completed

1. "J" author - Julia Quinn - On the way to the wedding - 06/06/09
2. B'day - (Courtney)Club Dead - Charlaine Harris - 12/06/09
3. Florida - Patricia Cornwell - All that remains - 11/06/09
4. Wedding - The Timber Baron's Virgin Bride - Daphne Clair - 05/06/09
5. Wizards - Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone - 08/06/09
6. Gay/Lesbian - Crewel World - Monica Ferris (side character is gay)- 09/06/09
7. Royalty - The King's Bride - Lucy Gordon - 01/06/09
8. "no human profile" cover - One for the money - Janet Evanovich - 02/06/09

9. new author - Richelle Mead - Vampire Academy #1 - 02/06/09
10. Reader's Choice - N is for Noose - Sue Grafton - 16/06/09

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1. Author's first or last name starts with "J": The Black Dagger Brotherhood An Insider's Guide - J.R. Ward
2. June B-Day celebrant GR shelf: I Love Bad Boys - Cheryl
3. From Florida: TDB
4. Wedding Theme: Something Borrowed
5. Summer's Solstice: Valley of Silence
6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Betrayed
7. Royalty theme: Dark Prince
8. No "human" profile:Midnight Sun
9. Author that is "new" to you: The Dark Highlander
10. Pick-It-For-Me Challenge:Poison Study

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9/10 completed

1. "J" author: At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost* * * *
2. June B-Day shelf (Courtney's): Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer* * * * *
3. Florida setting: Fish Out of Water by Mary Janice Davidson* * * *
4. Wedding theme: Weddings From Hell Anthology* * *
5. Witch: Atlantis Awakening by Alyssa Day* * * * *
6. Gay/Lesbian: Undead and Unwelcome by Mary Janice Davidson* * * *
7. Royalty title: The Queen of the Big Time by Adriana Trigiani* * * * *
8. No human on cover: Mallory's Oracle by Carol O'Connell* * * *
9. New to you author: A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix
10. Reader's Choice: Fool Moon by Jim Butcher* * * *



*switched out my pick-it-for-you for a different book I read this month - I'm not enjoying my pick it book so I'm not sure I'll finish it

Update 17/06 - 5 down

1. Read a book by an author that starts with J - Dark Lover by JR Ward 10/06
2. June birthday list - Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh (Moss)
3. Read a book with a Florida setting or Author - Killer Christmas from Red Hot Santa by Kelsey Roberts 13/06
4. Read a book with a Wedding Theme - Late for the Wedding by Amanda Quick 13/06
5. Read a book with a Witch/Wizard - Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison
6. Gay/Lesbian Pride - Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson (support characters)
7. Royalty Theme - The Duke by Gaelen Foley 16/06
8. No Human Profile on Cover - Light in Shadow by Jayne Ann Krentz
9. New Author for ME! - I have three to choose from: Nalini Singh, Sunny or Lynn Viehl although Gaelen Foley is a new author for me too.
10. Free choice

1. Read a book by an author that starts with J - Gideon - Jacqueline Frank 17th June
2. Read a book from a June B-day celebrant’s GR Shelf - Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh (Moss’s Shelf) 15th June
3. Read a book with a Florida Setting or Author At Graves End by Jeaniene Frost 3rd June
4. Read a book with a Wedding Theme - Bridefight by Mary Janice Davidson 1st June
5. Read a book with a Witch/Wizard - WitchFire by Anya Bast
6. Gay/Lesbian Pride - Betrayed - P.C Cast
7. Royalty Theme - The Royal Treatment - Mary Janice Davidson 1st June
8. No Human Profile on Cover - Thanksgiving by Janet Evanovich 2nd June
9. New Author for ME! - Master of Ecstasy by Nina Bangs
10. Pick-it-for-me! - Hotter After Midnight by Cynthia Eden (Picked by Yz, Thank you!)

1. "J" author - Dangerous Games The Devil to Pay / Wizard by Stephanie James

2. June B-day - Stolen by Kelley Armstrong (Mel's shelf) 6/9

3. Florida - The Kissing Game by Suzanne Brockmann

4. Wedding - With This Ring by Amanda Quick 6/15

5. Gay/Lesbian Pride - Marked by P.C. Cast

6. Witches/Wizards - Witch Fire by Anya Bast

7. Royalty - Princess Breastia's Quest for Desire by Roxanne Rhoads 6/13

8. No Human Profile - Eldest by Christopher Paolini


9. New Author - The Demon's Daughter by Emma Holly 6/4

10. Pick-it-for-Me - Wake by Lisa McMann (chosen by Keyona)

Time for an update!

So far we have 39 participants.

Annvelwis - 6 books done
Lori - 9 books done
Michelle - 6 books done
DarkHeart - 5 books done
Jane - 10 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
LibraryLass - 6 books done
Nikki - 6 books done
Melissa - 9 books done
Briansgirl - 4 books done
Melinda - 5 books done
Shazzy - 5 books done
Barbara
Kasia - 8 books done
Kristen - 5 books done
Annie - 6 books done
Brenda (natesmomb) - 3 books done
Tasha
Amanda - 2 books done
Jessi - 3 books done
Keyona - 2 books done
Katie - 1 book done
Lindy Lane
Susan
Lara - 6 books done
Shyloh
Alison
audball - 9 books done
colleen - 10 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
BJ Rose - 7 books done
Yz - 4 books done
Fanip
tosca - 7 books done
Mel - 5 books done
Delitealex - 3 books done
Kim - 1 book done
Julie(Mom2lnb) - 2 books done

The following had signed up since the last update:

Laura - 6 books done
Nichole - 5 books done
Valerie - 3 books done

Group's running total: 169 books read.

2 participant had completed all ten categories.

Signing up will remain open throughout the whole month.

Also, if you haven't done it yet, feel free to add your completed books to our group bookshelf.

Note: For ease of tracking, please repost your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best.

Next update will be June 21.

Happy reading, everyone!

All Done :)

1. Book whose author's name starts with "J" - Julie Garwood/Ransom - 6/6
2. Read a b'day book (Liz's shelf) - Lora Leigh/Dangerous Games - 6/7
3. Florida - Shelley Bradley/Bound and Determined - 6/16
4. Wedding Theme - Laura Lee Guhrke/ The Marriage Bed - 6/4
5. Summer's Solstice: Cassie Ryan/Ceremony of Seduction - 6/6
6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Joey Hill/Holding The Cards - 6/5
7. Royalty theme -Elizabeth Hoyt/The Serpent Prince - 6/5
8. Book that has, no "human" profile - J.D. Robb/Glory in Death - 6/13
9. Book by an author that is "new" - Jennifer Haymore/A Hint Of Wicked - 6/3
10. Reader's Choice - Larissa Ione/Pleasure Unbound - 6/18

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**Books read in bold**

8/10 Getting closer!
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1. 'J' author: Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward June 10 ****

2. June B-Day celebrant GR shelf(Moss): Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh June 6

3. Author, setting or character is from Florida: 74 Seaside Avenue by Debbie Macomber June 5 ***

4. Wedding Theme: The Bridal Season by Connie Brockway June 12 ****

5. Summer's Solstice: Witch Heart by Anya Bast June 17 ***1/2

6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Stalking Darkness by Lynn Flewelling

7. Royalty theme: How to Abduct a Highland Lord by Karen Hawkins June 8 ****

8. No "human" profile at all in the cover: Temptation Ridge by Robyn Carr


9. A an author that is "new" to you: No Regrets by Michele Ann Young June 1 **

10. Reader's Choice: The Pleasure Trap by Elizabeth Thornton June 14

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Just discovered that Karen Chance lives in Florida, and I am currently reading Curse the Dawn, so that will fit the challenge!

1. The Tin Star by J.L. Langley *6/6
2. Caressed by Ice by Nalini Singh (Moss's shelf) *6/14
3. Curse the Dawn by Karen Chance *6/20
5. Embrace the Night by Karen Chance *6/7
6. Lonely Hearts by Adrianna Dane *6/12
9. Glass Houses by Rachel Caine *6/9

1. Authors name starts with J- Redheaded stepchild by Jaye wells June 8
2. Birthday shelf-
3. Florida-
4. Wedding-
5. Summer solstice witches warlocks- Charmed and Dangerous by Candace Havens June 4
6. Gay lesbian-
7. Royalty-
8. No human on cover-
9. new to you-pleasure unbound by Larissa Ione June 11
10. Free read- once bitten twice shy Jennifer Rardin june 18

Progress: 9/10



1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "J".
Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward 16-06
2. Read a book picked from a June B-Day celebrant GR shelf.
Sword of Darkness by Kinley MacGregor (Hilda's shelf) 17-06
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Florida.
Slow Hands by Leslie Kelly 19-06
4. Wedding Theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (Wedding, Marriage, Proposal, Bride, Groom, Engagement) or has a Wedding theme cover.
With This Ring by Amanda Quick 18-06
5. Summer's Solstice: Read a book that has witch/es or wizard/s in it.
Curse the Dawn by Karen Chance 13-06
6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Read an m/m romance book or a book that has at least one prominent gay or lesbian character.
The Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockmann 11-06
7. Royalty theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (King, Queen, Lord, Earl, Duke, or any other royal title)
The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen 19-06
8. Read a book that has, this time, no "human" profile at all in the cover.
Jude's Law by Lori Foster 01-06
9. Read a book written by an author that is "new" to you, meaning you have never read any of his/her work.
The Vampire Shrink by Lynda Hilburn 14-06
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Tiger Eye by Marjorie M. Liu (picked by Sarah)

1. Authors name starts with J- Redheaded stepchild by Jaye wells June 8
2. Birthday shelf-
3. Florida-
4. Wedding-
5. Summer solstice witches warlocks- Charmed and Dangerous by Candace Havens June 4
6. Gay lesbian-Tin Star by J L Langley June 18
7. Royalty-
8. No human on cover-
9. new to you-pleasure unbound by Larissa Ione June 11
10. Free read- once bitten twice shy Jennifer Rardin june 18

1. "J"....Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward...finished 6-9-09
2. June B-Day...If You Deceive by Kresley Cole from Cheryl's shelf...finished 6-7-09
3. Florida...The Defiant Hero by Suzanne Brockmann...finished 6-4-09
4. Wedding Theme...Vision In White by Nora Roberts
5. witch/es or wizard/s...Edge of Darkness by Cherry Adair...finished 6-18-09
6. M/M...Bareback by Chris Owen...finished 6-10-09
7. Royalty theme...
8. no "human" profile...
9. "new" to you...Swing by Opal Carew...finished 6-3-09
10. Pick-It-For-Me Challenge...I Burn for You by Susan Sizemore...finished 6-12-09

Ugh I haven't been able to do much reading at all this month.

1. "J".
2. June B-Day
Savannah Blues - Mary Kay Andrews (Cheryl's)
3. Florida.
4. Wedding Theme:
Vision In White - Nora Roberts 6/19/09
5. witch/es or wizard/s in it.
7. Royalty theme:
The Duchess Diaries - Barbara Dawson Smith
8. no "human" profile
A Hoboken Hipster In Sherwood Forest - Marianne Mancusi

9. "new" to you
Black Silk - Sharon Page 6/6/09
10. Reader's Choice

1. Read a book by an author that starts with J - Gideon - Jacqueline Frank 17th June
2. Read a book from a June B-day celebrant’s GR Shelf - Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh (Moss’s Shelf) 15th June
3. Read a book with a Florida Setting or Author At Graves End by Jeaniene Frost 3rd June
4. Read a book with a Wedding Theme - Bridefight by Mary Janice Davidson 1st June
5. Read a book with a Witch/Wizard - WitchFire by Anya Bast
6. Gay/Lesbian Pride - Betrayed - P.C Cast
7. Royalty Theme - The Royal Treatment - Mary Janice Davidson 1st June
8. No Human Profile on Cover - Thanksgiving by Janet Evanovich 2nd June
9. New Author for ME! - Master of Ecstasy by Nina Bangs 19th June
10. Pick-it-for-me! - Hotter After Midnight by Cynthia Eden (Picked by Yz, Thank you!)

Update:

1. Read a book by an author that starts with J: Jackson, Lisa - Final Scream

3. Read a book with a Florida Setting or Author: At Graves End - Jeaniene Frost

5. Read a book with a Witch/Wizard: WitchFire - Anya Bast

6. Gay Pride: Chosen by PC Cast (Damien, the side character is gay.

8. No Human Profile on Cover: Eldest

9. New Author for me: Alyson Noel - Evermore

10. Readers Choice: Dead and Gone - Charlaine Harris

1. Authors name starts with J- Redheaded stepchild by Jaye wells June 8
2. Birthday shelf-
3. Florida-
4. Wedding-
5. Summer solstice witches warlocks- Charmed and Dangerous by Candace Havens June 4
6. Gay lesbian-Tin Star by J L Langley June 18
7. Royalty-The prince and the pregnant princess by susan mallery june 20
8. No human on cover-
9. new to you-pleasure unbound by Larissa Ione June 11
10. Free read- once bitten twice shy Jennifer Rardin june 18

1. Read a book by an author that starts with J - Gideon - Jacqueline Frank 17th June
2. Read a book from a June B-day celebrant’s GR Shelf - Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh (Moss’s Shelf) 15th June
3. Read a book with a Florida Setting or Author At Graves End by Jeaniene Frost 3rd June
4. Read a book with a Wedding Theme - Bridefight by Mary Janice Davidson 1st June
5. Read a book with a Witch/Wizard - WitchFire by Anya Bast
6. Gay/Lesbian Pride - Betrayed - P.C Cast
7. Royalty Theme - The Royal Treatment - Mary Janice Davidson 1st June
8. No Human Profile on Cover - Thanksgiving by Janet Evanovich 2nd June
9. New Author for ME! - Master of Ecstasy by Nina Bangs 19th June
10. Pick-it-for-me! - Hotter After Midnight by Cynthia Eden (Picked by Yz, Thank you!) 20th June

Update 6/20

2. Read a book picked from a June B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from.
Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Hilda & Meme) (6/18)

4. Wedding Theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (Wedding, Marriage, Proposal, Bride, Groom, Engagement) or has a Wedding theme cover.
Devil Takes a Bride by Gaelen Foley (6/7)

8. Read a book that has, this time, no "human" profile at all in the cover. Please post cover for verification..LOL
Love in Condition Yellow: A Memoir of an Unlikely Marriage by Sophia Raday (6/11)

Completed 3/10
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1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "J". Ecstasy by Jacquelyn Frank read 6/6/09

2. Read a book picked from a June B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from. Playing with Fire by Katie MacAlister - Moss's shelf read 6/7/09

3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Florida.

4. Wedding Theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (Wedding, Marriage, Proposal, Bride, Groom, Engagement) or has a Wedding theme cover. Midnight's Bride by Sophia Johnson read 6/20/09

5. Summer's Solstice: Read a book that has witch/es or wizard/s in it. Hell's Belles by Jackie Kessler read 6/11/09

6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Read an m/m romance book or a book that has at least one prominent gay or lesbian character.

7. Royalty theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (King, Queen, Lord, Earl, Duke, or any other royal title) Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole read 6/14/09

8. Read a book that has, this time, no "human" profile at all in the cover. Please post cover for verification..LOL Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning



9. Read a book written by an author that is "new" to you, meaning you have never read any of his/her work. Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian read 6/3/09

10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book. A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands read 6/19/09

1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "J". An Offer From A Gentlaman by Julia Quinn

2. Read a book picked from a June B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from. Twillight by Stephanie Meyer from Aileen's shelf.

3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Florida. (Suggestions for this category is welcome on this thread.) Deadly Harvest by Heather Graham

4. Wedding Theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (Wedding, Marriage, Proposal, Bride, Groom, Engagement) or has a Wedding theme cover.

5. Summer's Solstice: Read a book that has witch/es or wizard/s in it. Hex Appeal by Linda Wisdom

6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Read an m/m romance book or a book that has at least one prominent gay or lesbian character.

7. Royalty theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (King, Queen, Lord, Earl, Duke, or any other royal title)

8. Read a book that has, this time, no "human" profile at all in the cover. Please post cover for verification..LOL A Highlander of Her Own by Melissa Mayhue

9. Read a book written by an author that is "new" to you, meaning you have never read any of his/her work.
Virgin River by Robyn Carr

10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands


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1. Author's first or last name starts with "J": The Black Dagger Brotherhood An Insider's Guide - J.R. Ward
2. June B-Day celebrant GR shelf:I Love Bad Boys - Cheryl
3. From Florida: One Wilde Weekend (short story) by Janelle Denison
4. Wedding Theme: Something Borrowed
5. Summer's Solstice: Valley of Silence
6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Betrayed
7. Royalty theme: Dark Prince
8. No "human" profile:Midnight Sun
9. Author that is "new" to you:The Dark Highlander
10. Pick-It-For-Me Challenge:Poison Study

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Other books read:

Revised my list one last time and found another book I can count! I read The Angel Experiment which is on Courtney's list. :)

1. Juliette Marillier - Wildwood Dancing
2. The Angel Experiment (Courtney)
3. Graceling
4. The Princess Bride
5. Bras & Broomsticks
6. TBD
7. Warrior Princess
8. The Mysterious Benedict Society
9. Need
10. A Certain Slant of Light

Update:

1. Read a book by an author that starts with J: Jackson, Lisa - Final Scream

3. Read a book with a Florida Setting or Author: At Graves End - Jeaniene Frost

5. Read a book with a Witch/Wizard: WitchFire - Anya Bast

6. Gay Pride: Chosen by PC Cast (Damien, the side character is gay.

8. No Human Profile on Cover: Eldest

9. New Author for me: Alyson Noel - Evermore

10. Readers Choice: Dead and Gone - Charlaine Harris

6/21 Update:

1. "J" author - Dangerous Games The Devil to Pay / Wizard by Stephanie James 6/21

2. June B-day - Stolen by Kelley Armstrong (Mel's shelf) 6/9

3. Florida - The Kissing Game by Suzanne Brockmann

4. Wedding - With This Ring by Amanda Quick 6/15

5. Gay/Lesbian Pride - Marked by P.C. Cast

6. Witches/Wizards - Witch Fire by Anya Bast

7. Royalty - Princess Breastia's Quest for Desire by Roxanne Rhoads 6/13

8. No Human Profile - Eldest by Christopher Paolini


9. New Author - The Demon's Daughter by Emma Holly 6/4

10. Pick-it-for-Me - Wake by Lisa McMann (chosen by Keyona)

Time for an update!

So far we have 39 participants.

Annvelwis - 9 books done
Lori - 9 books done
Michelle - 8 books done
DarkHeart - 5 books done
Jane - 10 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
LibraryLass - 6 books done
Nikki - 7 books done
Melissa - 9 books done
Briansgirl - 4 books done
Melinda - 7 books done
Shazzy - 8 books done
Barbara
Kasia - 8 books done
Kristen - 6 books done
Annie - 6 books done
Brenda (natesmomb) - 3 books done
Tasha
Amanda - 2 books done
Jessi - 6 books done
Keyona - 2 books done
Katie - 1 book done
Lindy Lane
Susan
Lara - 7 books done
Shyloh - 2 books done
Alison
audball - 10 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
colleen - 10 books done - Complete - Congratulations!
BJ Rose - 8 books done
Yz - 5 books done
Fanip
tosca - 7 books done
Mel - 5 books done
Delitealex - 6 books done
Kim - 1 book done
Julie(Mom2lnb) - 3 books done
Laura - 6 books done
Nichole - 6 books done
Valerie - 5 books done

No one had signed up since the last update:


Group's running total: 199 books read.

3 participant had completed all ten categories.

Signing up will remain open throughout the whole month.

Also, if you haven't done it yet, feel free to add your completed books to our group bookshelf.

Note: For ease of tracking, please repost your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best.

Next update will be June 26.

Happy reading, everyone!

Yz wrote: "Time for an update!

So far we have 39 participants.

Annvelwis - 7 books done
"

Actually it's 9 ;)

1. Read a book by an author that starts with J - Confessions at Midnight by Jacquie d'Alessandro
2. Read a book picked from a June B-Day celebrant GR shelf - Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh from Lori's shelf
4. Read a book with a Wedding Theme - On the way to the wedding by Julia Quinn
5. Read a book with a Witch/Wizard - The fire rose by Mercedes Lackey
7. Royalty Theme - One night with the prince by Sabrina Jeffries
8. No Human Profile on Cover - The duke next door by Celeste Bradley
9. New Author for ME! - The madness of Lord Ian Makenzie by Jennifer Ashley

Annvelwis wrote: "Yz wrote: "Time for an update!

So far we have 39 participants.

Annvelwis - 7 books done
"

Actually it's 9 ;)
"


Ooops...sorry about that. Correcting it right now.

Update 22/06

1. Read a book by an author that starts with J - Dark Lover by JR Ward 10/06
2. June birthday list - Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh (Moss)
3. Read a book with a Florida setting or Author - Killer Christmas from Red Hot Santa by Kelsey Roberts 13/06
4. Read a book with a Wedding Theme - Late for the Wedding by Amanda Quick 13/06
5. Read a book with a Witch/Wizard - Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison
6. Gay/Lesbian Pride - Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson (support characters) 15/06
7. Royalty Theme - The Duke by Gaelen Foley 16/06
8. No Human Profile on Cover - Light in Shadow by Jayne Ann Krentz
9. New Author for ME! - Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas
10. Free choice - The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe 22/06

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1. J for June(author)......................... Fear of Flying (Erica Jong)
2. B-Day book................................... Uglies (Courtney's bookshelves)
3. Florida.......................................... Black and Blue
4. Wedding....................................... The Princess Bride
5. Witch/wizard................................ The Pillars of Earth
6. Gay/lesbian.................................. Tipping the Velvet
7. Royalty......................................... The Queen and I
8. Non human cover......................... Ender's Game
9. New author................................... The Reader
10.Pick-It-For-Me............................ Don't Look Now

And I'm done.

well done Kasia. I'm only about half done.

And Kasia finishes another challenge...*claps hands*

Progress: 10/10. Finished and completed :D



1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "J".
Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward 16-06
2. Read a book picked from a June B-Day celebrant GR shelf.
Sword of Darkness by Kinley MacGregor (Hilda's shelf) 17-06
3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Florida.
Slow Hands by Leslie Kelly 19-06
4. Wedding Theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (Wedding, Marriage, Proposal, Bride, Groom, Engagement) or has a Wedding theme cover.
With This Ring by Amanda Quick 18-06
5. Summer's Solstice: Read a book that has witch/es or wizard/s in it.
Curse the Dawn by Karen Chance 13-06
6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Read an m/m romance book or a book that has at least one prominent gay or lesbian character.
The Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockmann 11-06
7. Royalty theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (King, Queen, Lord, Earl, Duke, or any other royal title)
The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen 19-06
8. Read a book that has, this time, no "human" profile at all in the cover.
Jude's Law by Lori Foster 01-06
9. Read a book written by an author that is "new" to you, meaning you have never read any of his/her work.
The Vampire Shrink by Lynda Hilburn 14-06
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Tiger Eye by Marjorie M. Liu (picked by Sarah) 22-06

Update 22/06 - Take Two :) Just finished another one to make 7 read!

1. Read a book by an author that starts with J - Dark Lover by JR Ward 10/06
2. June birthday list - Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh (Moss)
3. Read a book with a Florida setting or Author - Killer Christmas from Red Hot Santa by Kelsey Roberts 13/06
4. Read a book with a Wedding Theme - Late for the Wedding by Amanda Quick 13/06
5. Read a book with a Witch/Wizard - Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison
6. Gay/Lesbian Pride - Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson (support characters) 15/06
7. Royalty Theme - The Duke by Gaelen Foley 16/06
8. No Human Profile on Cover - Light in Shadow by Jayne Ann Krentz
9. New Author for ME! - Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas 22/06
10. Free choice - The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe 22/06

Thanks Kate, Yz!!
Congrats Annvelwis!!!
Mel - you're getting there!

1. "J"....Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward...finished 6-9-09
2. June B-Day...If You Deceive by Kresley Cole from Cheryl's shelf...finished 6-7-09
3. Florida...The Defiant Hero by Suzanne Brockmann...finished 6-4-09
4. Wedding Theme...Vision In White by Nora Roberts
5. witch/es or wizard/s...Edge of Darkness by Cherry Adair...finished 6-18-09
6. M/M...Bareback by Chris Owen...finished 6-10-09
7. Royalty theme...Prince Joe by Suzanne Brockmann...finished 6-23-09
8. no "human" profile...
9. "new" to you...Swing by Opal Carew...finished 6-3-09
10. Pick-It-For-Me Challenge...I Burn for You by Susan Sizemore...finished 6-12-09

1. Read a book by an author that starts with J - Gideon - Jacqueline Frank 17th June
2. Read a book from a June B-day celebrant’s GR Shelf - Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh (Moss’s Shelf) 15th June
3. Read a book with a Florida Setting or Author At Graves End by Jeaniene Frost 3rd June
4. Read a book with a Wedding Theme - Bridefight by Mary Janice Davidson 1st June
5. Read a book with a Witch/Wizard - WitchFire by Anya Bast
6. Gay/Lesbian Pride - Betrayed - P.C Cast 22nd June
7. Royalty Theme - The Royal Treatment - Mary Janice Davidson 1st June
8. No Human Profile on Cover - Thanksgiving by Janet Evanovich 2nd June
9. New Author for ME! - Master of Ecstasy by Nina Bangs 19th June
10. Pick-it-for-me! - Hotter After Midnight by Cynthia Eden (Picked by Yz, Thank you!) 20th June

I'm starting really late. I've read these books in June, but I wasn't keeping track of the challenge until now.

1. Read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "J".
Sugar Cookie Murder ~ Joanne Fluke

2. Read a book picked from a June B-Day celebrant GR shelf. Be sure to specify whose shelf you pick it from.

3. Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Florida. (Suggestions for this category is welcome on this thread.)

4. Wedding Theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (Wedding, Marriage, Proposal, Bride, Groom, Engagement) or has a Wedding theme cover.

5. Summer's Solstice: Read a book that has witch/es or wizard/s in it.

6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Read an m/m romance book or a book that has at least one prominent gay or lesbian character.

7. Royalty theme: Read a book that has one of the following words in its title (King, Queen, Lord, Earl, Duke, or any other royal title)

8. Read a book that has, this time, no "human" profile at all in the cover.
A is for Alibi ~ Sue Grafton


9. Read a book written by an author that is "new" to you, meaning you have never read any of his/her work.
Misery Loves Cabernet ~ Kim Gruenenfelder

10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-It-For-Me Challenge, your recommended book.

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1. 'J' author: Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward June 10 ****

2. June B-Day celebrant GR shelf(Moss): Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh June 6

3. Author, setting or character is from Florida: 74 Seaside Avenue by Debbie Macomber June 5 ***

4. Wedding Theme: The Bridal Season by Connie Brockway June 12 ****

5. Summer's Solstice: Witch Heart by Anya Bast June 17 ***1/2

6. Gay and Lesbian Pride Month: Stalking Darkness by Lynn Flewelling

7. Royalty theme: How to Abduct a Highland Lord by Karen Hawkins June 8 ****

8. No "human" profile at all in the cover: Temptation Ridge by Robyn Carr June 22


9. A an author that is "new" to you: No Regrets by Michele Ann Young June 1 **

10. Reader's Choice: The Pleasure Trap by Elizabeth Thornton June 14

Update - 23 June. With some adjustments... all done!
1. "J" author... The runaway duke by Julie-Anne Long. A most unconventional match by Julia Justiss. 12 June.
2. GR June B'day... Rebel angels by Libba Bray from Hilda's shelves. 22 June.
3. Florida... Close to perfect by Tina Donohue. 11 June.
4. Wedding theme... Secret wedding by Jo Beverley. Three grooms and a wedding by JoAnn Ross. 13 June.
5. Witch/wizard character...My shadow warrior by Jen Holling.
The changeover by Margaret Mahy. 19 June.
6. Gay/lesbian character... Strange attractions by Emma Holly. 13 June.
7. Royalty theme title... The queen's lady by Shannon Drake. 11 June.
8. Cover - no human... Hood by Stephen Lawhood. 13 June.
9. New author to me... Libba Bray - A great and terrible beauty 20 June.
10. Readers choice... Dragon lovers by Jo Beverley, Mary Jo Putney, Karen Harbaugh & Barbara Samuel. 5 June.

I'm running way behind this month since the Clancy novel took 2 weeks to read. Didn't help any that the James Potter book is a 400 page ebook (that I have to read on my pc). You know it's bad when I can't even fill in Reader's Choice yet. lol

June Monthly Reading Challenge
5/10

1. Author's "J" name - A Girl Named Summer by Julie Garwood 6/14/09
2. June B-Day - Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes (Courtney) Currently reading
3. Florida - A Christmas Captive by Patricia Cabot (aka Meg Cabot)
4. Wedding Theme - A Weaver Wedding by Allison Leigh
5. Wizard - James Potter and the Hall of Elders' Crossing by G. Norman Lippert 6/2/09
6. Gay - Zack's Story: Growing Up With Same-Sex Parents by Keith Greenberg 6/4/09
7. Royalty - The Rebel Prince by Raye Morgan
8. No "human" profile on cover - The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy 6/10/09

9. New Author - Finding Forrester A Novel by James Ellison 6/16/09
10. Reader's Choice -

1. Read a book by an author that starts with J - Gideon - Jacqueline Frank 17th June
2. Read a book from a June B-day celebrant’s GR Shelf - Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini Singh (Moss’s Shelf) 15th June
3. Read a book with a Florida Setting or Author At Graves End by Jeaniene Frost 3rd June
4. Read a book with a Wedding Theme - Bridefight by Mary Janice Davidson 1st June
5. Read a book with a Witch/Wizard - WitchFire by Anya Bast 23rd June
6. Gay/Lesbian Pride - Betrayed - P.C Cast 22nd June
7. Royalty Theme - The Royal Treatment - Mary Janice Davidson 1st June
8. No Human Profile on Cover - Thanksgiving by Janet Evanovich 2nd June
9. New Author for ME! - Master of Ecstasy by Nina Bangs 19th June
10. Pick-it-for-me! - Hotter After Midnight by Cynthia Eden (Picked by Yz, Thank you!) 20th June



COMPLETED 23/6/09

Woot Michelle!!

Briansgirl wrote: "You know it's bad when I can't even fill in Reader's Choice yet."

:: stifles the chuckles::

But you're reading - it's all that really counts. Who cares that you have some gaps on your list.

Thanks Kasia. I havn't even finished read the month for June either. I have 2/4 for that one and currently reading the third.