Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Duration: 15 May � 14 August 2012
0/20
1.Stone Temple Pilots:
2.Alice in Chains: BDSM/Erotica Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James
3.Kings of Leon: a royal figure/war Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward
4.Black Eyed Peas:
5.Disturbed:
6.Green Day:
7.Incubus: an incubus/dreams The Guardian by Sherrilyn Kenyon
8.Jane’s Addiction: J author’s A Mermaid's Kiss by Joey W. Hill
9.Muse:
10.Paramore:
11.Rage Against the Machine:
12.Sublime:
13.The White Stripes: White cover First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones
14.Big Time Rush:
15.Jack Johnson:
16.Bonus:
17.Bonus:
18.Bonus:
19.Bonus:
20.Bonus:






Duration: 15 May � 14 August 2012
4/15 read
1. Stone Temple Pilots - A book with an archeological setting, involves a temple, or has a main character that is a pilot.
3. Kings of Leon - A book with a main character that is a royal figure or involves some sort or battle/war. Game of Thrones
5. Disturbed - A character that is crazy, a thriller, or takes place in a hospital.
6. Green Day - A book that has the word green in the title, has a green cover, or takes place in Ireland. Ireland - Faefever
7. Incubus - A book with an incubus, dreams, obsession, or supernatural sci-fi.
9. Muse - A book that involves some sort of connection to Greek mythology, a character that inspires someone to be a better person, or a character that is some sort of artist.
10. Paramore - A historical book involving a paramour/mistress or a contemporary book involving an adulterous affair.
12. Sublime - A book with a beautiful cover or a synopsis that sounds awe-inspiring.
13. The White Stripes - A predominately white cover, cover with white lettering, or a character that is an ex-convict or spy. white cover Head over Heels
14. Big Time Rush - Read a young adult novel or a book about a single mom or dad. The Hunger Games
15. Jack Johnson - Read a book that takes place in the summer, at the beach, at a lake, or a chick-lit book.
16 - 20. Bonus Books
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To Read:





Duration: 15 May � 14 August 2012
0/15 Completed
1.Stone Temple Pilots: Heart of Steel
2.Alice in Chains: Angela Knight - Master of Fire
3.Kings of Leon: Tempted
4.Black Eyed Peas: Sins of the Demon
5.Disturbed: Highborn
6.Green Day: Elemental
7.Incubus: Demons Prefer Blondes
8.Jane’s Addiction: Jayne Ann Krentz - Running Hot
9.Muse: Oracle's Moon
10.Paramore: The Rest Falls Away
11.Rage Against the Machine: Bonds of Justice
12.Sublime: Kiss of Frost
13.The White Stripes: Grimspace
14.Big Time Rush: Because Your Vampire Said So
15.Jack Johnson: Spellbound Falls
















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Duration: 15 May � 14 August 2012
Finished: May 31, 2012
15/15
1. Stone Temple Pilots - A book with an archeological setting, involves a temple, or has a main character that is a pilot.
2. Alice in Chains - A main character, the title or author’s name starts with A, or a bondage/ S&M/erotica story.
3. Kings of Leon - A book with a main character that is a royal figure or involves some sort or battle/war.
4. Black Eyed Peas - A story that has a chef, baker, food critic, or restaurant owner as the main character or the story takes place in Louisiana.
5. Disturbed - A character that is crazy, a thriller, or takes place in a hospital.
6. Green Day - A book that has the word green in the title, has a green cover, or takes place in Ireland.
7. Incubus - A book with an incubus, dreams, obsession, or supernatural sci-fi.
8. Jane’s Addiction - A main character, the title or author’s name starts with J, or a character with some sort of addiction.
9. Muse - A book that involves some sort of connection to Greek mythology, a character that inspires someone to be a better person, or a character that is some sort of artist.
10. Paramore - A historical book involving a paramour/mistress or a contemporary book involving an adulterous affair.
11. Rage Against the Machine - A book with a political setting, mystery, or a male character who works in public service/law enforcement.
12. Sublime - A book with a beautiful cover or a synopsis that sounds awe-inspiring.
13. The White Stripes - A predominately white cover, cover with white lettering, or a character that is an ex-convict or spy.
14. Big Time Rush - Read a young adult novel or a book about a single mom or dad.
15. Jack Johnson - Read a book that takes place in the summer, at the beach, at a lake, or a chick-lit book.



Thank you! =)

Either way is fine.

Battle of the Bands - Quarterly Challenge
Duration: 15 May � 14 August 2012
0 of 20 Complete!
1. Stone Temple Pilots: archeological setting, involves a temple, or main character that is a pilot.
2. Alice in Chains: A main character, the title or author’s name starts with A.
3. Kings of Leon: main character that is a royal figure or involves some sort or battle/war.
4. Black Eyed Peas � Chef: Some Like It Hot by Louisa Edwards
5. Disturbed: A character that is crazy, a thriller, or takes place in a hospital.
6. Green Day: the word green in the title, has a green cover, or takes place in Ireland.
7. Incubus: A book with an incubus, dreams, obsession, or supernatural sci-fi.
8. Jane’s Addiction: A main character, the title or author’s name starts with J, or a character with some sort of addiction.
9. Muse � Artist: Rainshadow Road by Lisa Kleypas
10. Paramore: A historical book involving a paramour/mistress or a contemporary book involving an adulterous affair.
11. Rage Against the Machine: A book with a political setting, mystery, or a male character who works in public service/law enforcement.
12. Sublime: A book with a beautiful cover or a synopsis that sounds awe-inspiring.
13. The White Stripes: A predominately white cover, cover with white lettering, or a character that is an ex-convict or spy.
14. Big Time Rush: Read a young adult novel or a book about a single mom or dad.
15. Jack Johnson: Takes place in the summer, at the beach, at a lake, or a chick-lit book.
16. Train � :
17. Neon Trees � :
18. Coldplay � Winter scene on the cover:
19. Nickelback � Character who is mega-wealthy:
20. KISS � Couple kissing on the cover:

Duration: May 15, 2012 � August 14,2012
Completed: 10/10
1. Stone Temple Pilots - A book with an archeological setting, involves a temple, or has a main character that is a pilot.
2. Alice in Chains - Anything for You by Sarah Mayberry - {Title starts with 'A'} - (7/19/2012)
3. Kings of Leon - Sheikh with Benefits by Teresa Morgan - {Royal figure} - (7/21/2012)
4. Black Eyed Peas - A story that has a chef, baker, food critic, or restaurant owner as the main character or the story takes place in Louisiana.
5. Disturbed - A character that is crazy, a thriller, or takes place in a hospital.
6. Green Day - A book that has the word green in the title, has a green cover, or takes place in Ireland.
7. Incubus - Into the Dreaming by Karen Marie Moning - {Dreams} - (7/31/2012)
8. Jane’s Addiction - Jane "Jennet MacNeil" Smythe-Haughton - The Taming of a Scottish Princess by Karen Hawkins - {Main character name begins with 'J'} - (5/31/2012)
9. Muse - The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks - {Pianist-the arts-artist} - (6/21/2012)
10. Paramore - A historical book involving a paramour/mistress or a contemporary book involving an adulterous affair.
11. Rage Against the Machine - Mr. and Miss Anonymous by Fern Michaels - {Mystery} - (7/11/2012)
12. Sublime - A book with a beautiful cover or a synopsis that sounds awe-inspiring.
13. The White Stripes - Bridesmaid Lotto by Rachel Astor - {predominately white cover} - (7/25/2012)
14. Big Time Rush - Read a young adult novel or a book about a single mom or dad.
15. Jack Johnson - Summer Days by Susan Mallery - {Summer} - (6/15/2012)
16. Bonus - Jackson 5 - Read a book that has the number 5 in the title or has 5 words in the title. - The Guy Most Likely Too ... by Leslie Kelly, Janelle Denison, Julie Leto - {5 words in title} - (8/4/2012)
17. Bonus - 3 Doors Down - Read a book wear the main characters are neighbors or friends or the title of the book has the number 3 or 3 words. - Blazing Midsummer Nights by Leslie Kelly - {Neighbors} - (7/6/2012)
18-20. Bonus Books











Duration: May 15, 2012 � August 14,2012
Completed: 6/10
1. Stone Temple Pilots - A book with an archeological setting, involves a temple, or has a main character that is a pilot.
2. Alice in Chains - Lover Reborn, J.R. Ward 6/27/12
3. Kings of Leon - A book with a main character that is a royal figure or involves some sort or battle/war.
4. Black Eyed Peas - A story that has a chef, baker, food critic, or restaurant owner as the main character or the story takes place in Louisiana.
5. Disturbed - A character that is crazy, a thriller, or takes place in a hospital.
6. Green Day - A book that has the word green in the title, has a green cover, or takes place in Ireland.
7. Incubus - Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night, Kresley Cole 6/19/12
8. Jane’s Addiction - Material Girl , Julia London 6/29/12
9. Muse - A book that involves some sort of connection to Greek mythology, a character that inspires someone to be a better person, or a character that is some sort of artist.
10. Paramore - Secrets of a Summer Night, Lisa Kleypas 7/6/12
11. Rage Against the Machine -Wicked Temptations, Patricia Watters 5/28/12
12. Sublime - A book with a beautiful cover or a synopsis that sounds awe-inspiring.
13. The White Stripes - Killing Moon, Rebecca York 7/4/12
14. Big Time Rush -Spell Bound, Rachel Hawkins 6/18/12
15. Jack Johnson - Read a book that takes place in the summer, at the beach, at a lake, or a chick-lit book.
16.Bad Company - Book that a character is getting out of a bad relationship. Under a Vampire Moon, Lynsay Sands 5/16/12
- 20. Bonus Books

2~Alice in Chains: {erotica} Nauti Nights, lora leigh
3~Kings of Leon: {royal figure} Madame Tussaud: A Novel of the French Revolution, michelle moran
4~Black-eyed Peas: {baker} Cream Puff Murder, joanne fluke
5~Disturbed: {thriller} 206 Bones, kathy reichs
6~Green Day: {Ireland} The Deception of the Emerald Ring, lauren willig Read 05.22
7~Incubus: {incubus, dreams} Incubus Dreams, laurell k hamilton
8~Jane's Addiction: {author's first name starts with "J"} Forget You, jennifer echols
9~Muse: {connection to Greek Mythology} Goddess of Spring, pc cast
10~Paramore: {adulterous affair} Twilight, katherine mosby
11~Rage against the machine: {political setting} The Camel Club, david baldacci Read 06.22
12~Sublime: {beautiful cover} Swine Not?, jimmy buffett
13~The White Stripes: {character is a spy} The Expats: A Novel, chris pavone
14~Big Time Rush: {Young Adult} Spirit Bound, richelle mead Read 06.08
15~Jack Johnson: {takes place in summer} Summer Rental, mary kay andrews Read 06.08

0/20 Read
1. Stone Temple Pilots:
2. Alice in Chains:
3. Kings of Leon:
4. Black Eyed Peas:
5. Disturbed:
6. Green Day:
7. Incubus:
8. Jane's Addiction:
9. Muse:
10. Paramore:
11. Rage Against the Machine:
12. Sublime:
13. The White Stripes:
14. Big Time Rush:
15. Jack Johnson:
16. Beastie Boys: (RIP MCA :( Set in NYC)
17. Bauhaus: (Features a vampire)
18. Led Zeppelin: (Epic Fantasy)
19. The Clash: (Set in London)
20. Kraftwerk: (Sci Fi/Futuristic)

Duration: 15 May � 14 August 2012
Complete:0/20
1. Stone Temple Pilots: (Archeology/Temple): Skykeepers by Jessica Andersen
2. Alice in Chains: (Author A & Erotica): Forbidden Embers by Tessa Adams
3. Kings of Leon: (Royalty): Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen
4. Black Eyed Peas: (Louisiana): Unleash the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
5. Disturbed: (Thriller): Touching Evil (Evil, #1) by Kay Hooper
6. Green Day: (Green Cover & Ireland): Earl of Darkness by Alix Rickloff
7. Incubus:
8. Jane’s Addiction: (J Title): Jane's Warlord by Angela Knight
9. Muse: (Greek Mythology): Marked by Elisabeth Naughton
10. Paramore: Affair by Amanda Quick
11. Rage Against the Machine: (Law enforcement): A Lot Like Love by Julie James
12. Sublime: (Beautiful Cover): The Wolf Who Loved Me by Lydia Dare
13. The White Stripes: (Ex-convict): About That Night by Julie James
14. Big Time Rush:
15. Jack Johnson: (Summer):
16. The Police: (Detective or FBI Agent)
17. Coldplay: (Winter in title)
18. Nirvana: (Angelic character): The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter
19. Earth, Wind & Fire: (4 Elements motif): Bound by Light by Anna Windsor
20: Lady Antebellum: (Southern US or Regency England)


0/15
1. Stone Temple Pilots:(Pilot) Animal Magnetism
2. Alice in Chains:(Title begins with A) Avenger's Angel
3. Kings of Leon:(Royal character) Queen of Swords
4. Black Eye Peas:(Chef)Hot in Here
5. Disturbed:(Thriller)Immortal in Death
6. Green Day(probably one of my favorite bands):(Green Cover)The Gamble
7. Incubus:(Succubus)Gentlemen Prefer Succubi
8. Jane's Addiction:(Author name begins with J)Fever
9.Muse:(Greek mythology)Tempted
10. Paramore:(mistress)Mistress of Rome
11. Rage Against the Machine:(law enforcement)Sugar Creek
12. Sublime:(beautiful cover)Rainshadow Road
13. The White Stripes:(white cover)Tempt Me at Twilight
14. Big Time Rush:(Single dad)Accidental Fate
15. Jack Johnson:(beach)Water Bound

Duration: 15 May � 14 August 2012
10/10
1.Stone Temple Pilots:
2.Alice in Chains: Fifty Shades of Grey (erotica story) - 14.06 5 stars
3.Kings of Leon: The Sound Of Thunder(war) - 26.07 4 stars
4.Black Eyed Peas: Dead Until Dark(Lousiana) - 03.07 5 stars
5.Disturbed:
6.Green Day: Definitely Dead(30% of the cover is green) - 12.07 4 stars
7.Incubus:
8.Jane’s Addiction: Fifty Shades Darker (author's name starts with J) - 19.06 5 stars
9.Muse: The Sea of Monsters (connection with Greek mythology) - 07.06 3 stars
10.Paramore:
11.Rage Against the Machine: Rebecca (mystery) - 04.06 2 stars
12.Sublime:
13.The White Stripes: Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children(cover with white lettering)
14.Big Time Rush: The Lucky One (single mom) - 13.06 5 stars
15.Jack Johnson: Secrets of a Shoe Addict(chicklit) - 04.03 2 stars
16 - 20.Bonus:

Battle of the Bands - Quarterly Challenge
Duration: 15 May � 14 August 2012
0/20
1.Stone Temple Pilots:
2.Alice in Chains:
3.Kings of Leon:
4.Black Eyed Peas:
5.Disturbed:
6.Green Day:
7.Incubus:
8.Jane’s Addiction:
9.Muse:
10.Paramore:
11.Rage Against the Machine:
12.Sublime:
13.The White Stripes:
14.Big Time Rush:
15.Jack Johnson:
16.Bonus:
17.Bonus:
18.Bonus:
19.Bonus:
20.Bonus

Duration: 15 May � 14 August 2012
0/15 Read
1. Stone Temple Pilots: Heart of Steel by Meljean Brook
2. Alice in Chains: Broken by Kelley Armstrong
3. Kings of Leon: Valley of Silence by Nora Roberts
4. Black Eyed Peas: Carrot Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke
5. Disturbed: Darkness, My Old Friend by Lisa Unger
6. Green Day: Touch If You Dare by Stephanie Rowe
7. Incubus: Bullet by Laurell K. Hamilton
8. Jane’s Addiction: By His Majesty's Grace by Jennifer Blake
9. Muse: Touch of Frost by Jennifer Estep
10. Paramore: The King's Mistress by Emma Campion
11. Rage Against the Machine: Bonds of Justice by Nalini Singh
12. Sublime: Last Night's Scandal by Loretta Chase
13. The White Stripes: Your Scandalous Ways by Loretta Chase
14. Big Time Rush: Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick
15. Jack Johnson: Finding Perfect by Susan Mallery
















Duration: 15 May � 14 August 2012
Level: 15 books
Complete: 11/15
1. Stone Temple Pilots - A book with an archeological setting, involves a temple, or has a main character that is a pilot.
The spider stone / Alex Archer
2. Alice in Chains - A main character’s name starts with A. by Devon Monk ★★★★� May 15, 2012
3. Kings of Leon - A book with a main character that is a royal figure or involves some sort or battle/war. by Christine Feehan ★★� Jun 26, 2012
4. Black Eyed Peas - A story that has a chef as the main character: (A Vampire Chef Mystery #2) by Sarah Zettel ★★★★ Jun 13, 2012
5. Disturbed - A character that is crazy, a thriller, or takes place in a hospital.
6. Green Day - A book that has a green cover.
Goddess of the Sea by P.C. Cast ★★★★ 28 July 2012
7. Incubus - A book with an incubus/succubus, dreams, obsession, or supernatural sci-fi. by Larissa Ione ★★★★� 3 July 2012
8. Jane’s Addiction - A main character, the title or author’s name starts with J, or a character with some sort of addiction. by Catherine McKenzie ★★★★ 11 July 2012
9. Muse - A book that involves some sort of connection to Greek mythology, a character that inspires someone to be a better person, or a character that is some sort of artist.
Nobodys princess
10. Paramore - A historical book involving a paramour/mistress.
Emerald by Karen Wallace ★★★★ 28 July 2012
11. Rage Against the Machine - A book with a male character who works in public service/law enforcement.
Don't Cry, Tai Lake: An Inspector Chen Novel by Qiu Xiaolong ★★★★ 29 July 2012
12. Sublime - A book with a beautiful cover or a synopsis that sounds awe-inspiring.
Half-Blood (Covenant #1)
13. The White Stripes - A predominately white cover. by Vikki Wakefield ★★★★ Jun 24, 2012
14. Big Time Rush - Read a young adult novel. (Fins, #1) by Tera Lynn Childs ★★� Jun 16, 2012
15. Jack Johnson - Read a chick-lit book. by Devan Sipher ★★� Jun 19, 2012

3. Kings of Leon - Heir to Sevenwaters
9. Muse - Seduce Me
11. Rage Against the Machine - Revealed
13. The White Stripes - Just Like Heaven
14. Big Time Rush - In the Night Garden


Yes, that works for me!

Thank you!

2/20 read
1. Stone Temple Pilots-archeological: Atlantis Unleashed by Alyssa Day []
2. Alice in Chains-BDSM/erotica:Nauti Intentions by Lora Leigh [5/15]
3. Kings of Leon - Royalty: Wicked in Your Arms by Sophie Jordan
4. Black Eyed Peas - Chef: The Sweetest Thing by Jill Shalvis []
5. Disturbed - Crazy characters (the whole school lost their minds!):My Soul to Steal by Rachel Vincent [5/16]
6. Green Day - Green cover: Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong []
7. Incubus - Succubus on Top by Richelle Mead []
8. Jane’s Addiction -
9. Muse -Greek mythology: Atlantis Unmasked by Alyssa Day []
10. Paramore - Courtesan: Kismet by Monica Burns []
11. Rage Against the Machine - Law enforcement: Head Over Heels by Jill Shalvis []
12. Sublime -Beautiful cover:
13. The White Stripes - White title: Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr []
14. Big Time Rush - YA/single parent: If I Die by Rachel Vincent []
15. Jack Johnson - Summer/beach/lake/chick lit: Lucky in Love by Jill Shalvis []
Bonus Books
16. All American Rejects: hero/heroine turns the other down/low self esteem/dirty little secret (hidden relationship)
17. Carbon Leaf: nature-ish
18. Parachute: adrenaline junkie-
19. Drowning Pool: warriors/let the bodies hit the floor-character faints/death/funerals
20. 3 Doors Down: hero/heroine are neighbors, stay at a hotel














1. Stone Temple Pilots-archeological: Atlantis Unl..."
I love your GR name! :)

Yes, that works for me!"
Thanks, Lacy! I've always thought the military fit the category of public service, but figured I'd check just to be sure.

RRRC Battle of the Bands - Quarterly Challenge
Duration: 05/15/12 - 08/14/12
0/10
1. Stone Temple Pilots - A book with an archeological setting, involves a temple, or has a main character that is a pilot.
2. Alice in Chains - A main character, the title or author’s name starts with A, or a bondage/ S&M/erotica story.
3. Kings of Leon - A book with a main character that is a royal figure or involves some sort or battle/war.
4. Black Eyed Peas - A story that has a chef, baker, food critic, or restaurant owner as the main character or the story takes place in Louisiana.
5. Disturbed - A character that is crazy, a thriller, or takes place in a hospital.
6. Green Day - A book that has the word green in the title, has a green cover, or takes place in Ireland.
7. Incubus - A book with an incubus, dreams, obsession, or supernatural sci-fi.
8. Jane’s Addiction - A main character, the title or author’s name starts with J, or a character with some sort of addiction.
9. Muse - A book that involves some sort of connection to Greek mythology, a character that inspires someone to be a better person, or a character that is some sort of artist.
10. Paramore - A historical book involving a paramour/mistress or a contemporary book involving an adulterous affair.
11. Rage Against the Machine - A book with a political setting, mystery, or a male character who works in public service/law enforcement.
12. Sublime - A book with a beautiful cover or a synopsis that sounds awe-inspiring.
13. The White Stripes - A predominately white cover, cover with white lettering, or a character that is an ex-convict or spy.
14. Big Time Rush - Read a young adult novel or a book about a single mom or dad.
15. Jack Johnson - Read a book that takes place in the summer, at the beach, at a lake, or a chick-lit book.
16 - 20. Bonus Books
Books mentioned in this topic
Fifty Shades Darker (other topics)Fifty Shades of Grey (other topics)
Sound of Thunder (other topics)
Secrets of a Shoe Addict (other topics)
Definitely Dead (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Jayne Ann Krentz (other topics)Suzanne Brockmann (other topics)
J.R. Ward (other topics)
Janet Evanovich (other topics)
Andy Cohen (other topics)
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Duration: 15 May � 14 August 2012
This quarterly challenge is a Battle of the Bands! The categories are based on bands or musicians.
Join up to read 10, 15 or 20 books over the next 90 days.
1. Stone Temple Pilots - A book with an archeological setting, involves a temple, or has a main character that is a pilot.
2. Alice in Chains - A main character, the title or author’s name starts with A, or a bondage/ S&M/erotica story.
3. Kings of Leon - A book with a main character that is a royal figure or involves some sort or battle/war.
4. Black Eyed Peas - A story that has a chef, baker, food critic, or restaurant owner as the main character or the story takes place in Louisiana.
5. Disturbed - A character that is crazy, a thriller, or takes place in a hospital.
6. Green Day - A book that has the word green in the title, has a green cover, or takes place in Ireland.
7. Incubus - A book with an incubus, dreams, obsession, or supernatural sci-fi.
8. Jane’s Addiction - A main character, the title or author’s name starts with J, or a character with some sort of addiction.
9. Muse - A book that involves some sort of connection to Greek mythology, a character that inspires someone to be a better person, or a character that is some sort of artist.
10. Paramore - A historical book involving a paramour/mistress or a contemporary book involving an adulterous affair.
11. Rage Against the Machine - A book with a political setting, mystery, or a male character who works in public service/law enforcement.
12. Sublime - A book with a beautiful cover or a synopsis that sounds awe-inspiring.
13. The White Stripes - A predominately white cover, cover with white lettering, or a character that is an ex-convict or spy.
14. Big Time Rush - Read a young adult novel or a book about a single mom or dad.
15. Jack Johnson - Read a book that takes place in the summer, at the beach, at a lake, or a chick-lit book.
16 - 20. Bonus Books
Rules:
Start with the 15 bands listed above, then mix and match with the 5 band bonus option. You can pick 10 bands out of the 15 choices, choose all 15 choices, or go for 20 by reading all 15 and creating your own 5 bonus bands. If choosing 10 bands, two of them may be bonus picks and if choosing 15 bands, three of them may be bonus picks.
You may post your list in advance, but no reading before May 15.