2013 January Monthly Challenge
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1. 'J' is for January: Read a book that starts with 'J' or by an author whose first or last name begins with 'J'.
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a January birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-31) to a member on the January birthday list. Eg My name is Jane and my birthday is 13 August. I can either pick a January birthday celebrant whose name starts with 'J' or was born on 13 January. If neither of these options work, select a match as close as possible (either side of the initial or date).
January Birthday List
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Louisiana, USA. Louisiana is well known for New Orlean's Mardi Gras, so for this category you can also read a book centered around a celebration or involving a parade.
4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions! Read a book with a character that is trying to improve themselves, started in a new profession/job/life-phase or has moved to a new district/country.
5. National Stay Healthy Month. Read a book where good health or dealing with health issues is a key consideration. For example, read a book where a main character is an athlete, doctor, nutritionist/dietician, physiotherapist, or where the character is recovering from ill health.
6. 13 Jan - This is, of course, Rubbie Duckie's Birthday!: (From Sesame Street) Read a book that features a child or children; or just read a children's book :) [Not a Young Adult book.]
7. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet day: Read a book with a pet in the storyline.
8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January: This is an easy category for everyone - Read a romance book! And a 'High 5' if your bookcover shows 2 {or more ;} people hugging!
9. Backwards Day is Jan 31: Two options.
* How do you organise your TBR shelf? Take a deep breath and select a book from the opposite end of your shelving (the last 20% of your 'normal' bookshelves).
OR
*Catering for those that don't have a TBR shelf, read a book that shows someone/something's back view or that 'takes you back' in time (a historical book or time-travel book that goes back in history).
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a January birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-31) to a member on the January birthday list. Eg My name is Jane and my birthday is 13 August. I can either pick a January birthday celebrant whose name starts with 'J' or was born on 13 January. If neither of these options work, select a match as close as possible (either side of the initial or date).
January Birthday List
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Louisiana, USA. Louisiana is well known for New Orlean's Mardi Gras, so for this category you can also read a book centered around a celebration or involving a parade.
4. 'New Year' means New Year Resolutions! Read a book with a character that is trying to improve themselves, started in a new profession/job/life-phase or has moved to a new district/country.
5. National Stay Healthy Month. Read a book where good health or dealing with health issues is a key consideration. For example, read a book where a main character is an athlete, doctor, nutritionist/dietician, physiotherapist, or where the character is recovering from ill health.
6. 13 Jan - This is, of course, Rubbie Duckie's Birthday!: (From Sesame Street) Read a book that features a child or children; or just read a children's book :) [Not a Young Adult book.]
7. 14 Jan - National Dress Up Your Pet day: Read a book with a pet in the storyline.
8. National Hugging Day and Make Your Dreams Come True Day are both in January: This is an easy category for everyone - Read a romance book! And a 'High 5' if your bookcover shows 2 {or more ;} people hugging!
9. Backwards Day is Jan 31: Two options.
* How do you organise your TBR shelf? Take a deep breath and select a book from the opposite end of your shelving (the last 20% of your 'normal' bookshelves).
OR
*Catering for those that don't have a TBR shelf, read a book that shows someone/something's back view or that 'takes you back' in time (a historical book or time-travel book that goes back in history).
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
2. Big Sky River - Linda Lael Miller (HQN - Dec2012) - Happy Birthday Lacy! - Jan 16
3. My Cowboy Valentine - Jane Porter & Tanya Michaels (HAR #1438 - Feb 2013) (celebration - Valentine's Day) - Jan 24
4. Sea Glass Winter - JoAnn Ross (Signet - Jan 2013) - Jan 2 (Dillon - new job, new location; Claire - new location)
9. Manhunt - Carla Cassidy (SIM #1294 - May 2004) - Jan 27
10. Beyond Valor - Lindsay McKenna (HRS #1739 - Feb 2013) - Jan 22
1. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F' or by an author whose first or last name begins with 'F'.
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a February birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-31) to a member on the February birthday list. If neither of these options work, select a match as close as possible (either side of the initial or date). February Birthday List
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Israel. Other options: You may also read a book set in the Middle East. Israel is (in)famous for religious and political strife. Thus, you can also read a book about religion or politics/politicians or with characters in the armed forces. The national flag of Egypt is blue and white - you may read a book with a predominantly blue or white cover.
4. Groundhog Day (Feb 2): In the movie Groundhog Day, the Bill Murray character is doomed to relive the same day over and over again, leading to shenanigans, laughter, tears, and ultimately, a life re-examination. Read a book involving life-altering choices or time, either time travel, a time loop, or a historical/futuristic/non-contemporary time.
5. Superbowl Sunday (Feb 3): Are you ready for some footbaaaaaall! Here in the States, Superbowl Sunday is practically considered a holy day for some: whether you're an actual fan of the sport, the half-time show, or the commercials XD. Read a sports-themed book: athletes, sportscasters, sports reporters, agents, etc. Or if you're like me (most of the time) and just like to watch the half-time show and commercials, read a story where the character is a musician or involved in the entertainment or advertising industry.
6. Lunar New Year (Feb 10): It's the Year of the Snake! Lunar New Year is extremely popular across the Asian culture. Read a book with a main character who's Asian, or by an Asian author, or any book related to snakes, dragons (a mythical creature found in many Asian folktales), fireworks, or good fortune. OR read a manga.
7. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): Read a book with hearts on the cover or a book about high school/college sweethearts, or young love (yes, YA counts).
8. Tell a Fairy Tale Day (Feb 26): Read a fairy tale! Or read a retelling of a fairy tale, or a book about faerie, fairies, or the fey.
9. Chocolate Lovers' Month; Read a book where chocolate, sweets, desserts, or baked goods is the main theme or is on the cover/title, or a book where a character is obsessed with sweets/chocolate/etc. OR read a book that you consider a guilty pleasure. XD
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
7. Sweet Home Colorado - C. C. Coburn (HAR #1439 - Feb 2013) (high school sweethearts) - Feb 9
2013 February Monthly Challenge
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1. 'F' is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F' or by an author whose first or last name begins with 'F'.
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a February birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-31) to a member on the February birthday list. If neither of these options work, select a match as close as possible (either side of the initial or date). February Birthday List
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character, or setting is from Israel. Other options: You may also read a book set in the Middle East. Israel is (in)famous for religious and political strife. Thus, you can also read a book about religion or politics/politicians or with characters in the armed forces. The national flag of Egypt is blue and white - you may read a book with a predominantly blue or white cover.
4. Groundhog Day (Feb 2): In the movie Groundhog Day, the Bill Murray character is doomed to relive the same day over and over again, leading to shenanigans, laughter, tears, and ultimately, a life re-examination. Read a book involving life-altering choices or time, either time travel, a time loop, or a historical/futuristic/non-contemporary time.
5. Superbowl Sunday (Feb 3): Are you ready for some footbaaaaaall! Here in the States, Superbowl Sunday is practically considered a holy day for some: whether you're an actual fan of the sport, the half-time show, or the commercials XD. Read a sports-themed book: athletes, sportscasters, sports reporters, agents, etc. Or if you're like me (most of the time) and just like to watch the half-time show and commercials, read a story where the character is a musician or involved in the entertainment or advertising industry.
6. Lunar New Year (Feb 10): It's the Year of the Snake! Lunar New Year is extremely popular across the Asian culture. Read a book with a main character who's Asian, or by an Asian author, or any book related to snakes, dragons (a mythical creature found in many Asian folktales), fireworks, or good fortune. OR read a manga.
7. Valentine's Day (Feb 14): Read a book with hearts on the cover or a book about high school/college sweethearts, or young love (yes, YA counts).
8. Tell a Fairy Tale Day (Feb 26): Read a fairy tale! Or read a retelling of a fairy tale, or a book about faerie, fairies, or the fey.
9. Chocolate Lovers' Month; Read a book where chocolate, sweets, desserts, or baked goods is the main theme or is on the cover/title, or a book where a character is obsessed with sweets/chocolate/etc. OR read a book that you consider a guilty pleasure. XD
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
3. Touch the Heavens - Eileen Nauman (HT #51 - Mar 1985) (military) - Feb 8
4. Wild for the Sheriff - Kathleen O'Brien (HS #1830 - Feb 2013) (choosing to go from a life on the road to settled in one place) - Feb 4
5. Jacked Up - Erin McCarthy (Berkley - June 2012) (NASCAR) - Feb 3
6. A Trap So Tender - Jennifer Lewis (HD #2220 - Mar 2013) (Asian heroine) - Feb 267. Sweet Home Colorado - C. C. Coburn (HAR #1439 - Feb 2013) (high school sweethearts) - Feb 9
9. Sweet Stuff - Donna Kauffman (Brava - Feb 2012) (cupcakes) - Feb 28
2013 March Monthly Challenge
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1.'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a March birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-31) as close as possible to a member on the March birthday list.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Japan. Japan is famous for its Technology and food. Read a book with a person working in the food industry or a book where technology plays a main role. Japan is also famous for Manga (Japanese comics).
4. Third Month: Read a book with 3 words in the title or a book that is 3rd in a series.
5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Ireland.
6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Read a book that has long since lavished in your TBR.
7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Read a book that has been converted to movie or vice versa.
8. March 1st: March is the beginning on Autumn in Southern Hemisphere. Read a book set in the fall or a book with an Autumn scene on the cover or a book with a predominantly red, orange or yellow cover.
9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Read a 'magic' book or a book with magicians or a mystery book.
10. Reader's Choice:Read any book of your choice.
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a March birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-31) as close as possible to a member on the March birthday list.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Japan. Japan is famous for its Technology and food. Read a book with a person working in the food industry or a book where technology plays a main role. Japan is also famous for Manga (Japanese comics).
4. Third Month: Read a book with 3 words in the title or a book that is 3rd in a series.
5. Erin Go Bragh (Mar 17): Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Ireland.
6. Old Stuff Day (Mar 2): Read a book that has long since lavished in your TBR.
7. Popcorn Lover's Day: Read a book that has been converted to movie or vice versa.
8. March 1st: March is the beginning on Autumn in Southern Hemisphere. Read a book set in the fall or a book with an Autumn scene on the cover or a book with a predominantly red, orange or yellow cover.
9. Smoke and Mirrors Day (Mar 29): Read a 'magic' book or a book with magicians or a mystery book.
10. Reader's Choice:Read any book of your choice.
1. A Small Fortune - Marie Ferrarella (HSE #2246 - Mar 2013) - Mar 7
2. The Accidental Prince - Michelle Willingham (HH #1128 - Mar 2013) - Happy Birthday Susayq! - Mar 3
2. The Accidental Prince - Michelle Willingham (HH #1128 - Mar 2013) - Happy Birthday Susayq! - Mar 3
3. Home to Laura - Mary Sullivan (HS #1837 - Mar 2013) (bakery/cafe) - Mar 27
4. A Billionaire's Redemption - Cindy Dees (HRS #1744 - Mar 2013) (3rd book in Vengeance Texas series) - Mar 2
7. The Daybreakers - Louis L'Amour (Bantam - Feb 1960) (TV movie called "The Sacketts") - Mar 12
8. Sackett - Louis L'Amour (Bantam - May 1961) (orange cover) - Mar 16
9. Cloaked in Malice - Annette Blair (Prime Crime - July 2012) (psychic visions) - Mar 19
10. The Love Shack - Christie Ridgway (HQN - Apr 2013) - Mar 29
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a April birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-30) to a member on the RRRC April Birthday List. If no initials or dates match exactly, pick the next closest letter or date (above or below).
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from The Netherlands. OR, The Netherlands is known for its agricultural exports, including approximately 2/3 of the world’s fresh flowers and bulbs, and The Hague is known as “the world’s legal capital” – so, read a book that has a character or characters involved in agriculture (farming, ranching, gardening, etc), a book with flowers on the cover, or a book in which law enforcement or the legal profession play a part.
4. Fourth Month: Read a book that has a 4 word title, is 4th in a series, or has an average rating on GoodReads of 4.00 or higher.
5. National Humor Month: Read a funny book.
6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): Read a book set on a ship, on or near the water, or involving a disaster (natural or man-made).
7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): Read a book that someone else suggested you read, or a book that you have been hearing a lot of discussion about.
8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Read a book involving a child, a teacher or student, or a YA book.
9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Read a book that is by a new to you author, or part of a new to you series or genre.
10. Reader's Choice:
7. Three Sisters - Susan Mallery (Mira - Mar 2013) - Apr 9
8. Ten Years Later... - Marie Ferrarella (HSE #2252 - Apr 2013) (child) - Apr 1
1. “J" is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.
2. Member of the Month: Gea- Gea has been a member of the RRRC since October 2011. Here is the link to Gea's shelves- Gea's shelves . Please read a book from any of Gea's shelves or a book published in 2011.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Turkey.
Fun Facts about Turkey:
A. St. Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus, was born in Patara, Turkey.
B. Istanbul is the only city in the world located on 2 continents - Europe and Asia.
C. The Trojan War took place in Turkey.
You may also read a book with a Christmas theme, or where there is travel involved from one continent to another, or a book with a military character or setting, or a book with a horse on the cover or located within the story.
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Read a book with a vampire/shifter character or a book that has a moon or night scene on the cover.
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a red, white, and/or blue cover or a book with a character who lives alone.
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with glasses or a book on the cover.
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it.
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a painter or sculptor, or a book with a bare chest or beach scene on the cover, or a book with a beach scene in the story.
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.
10. Readers Choice:
2. Member of the Month - Pollyanna: Pollyanna has been a member of the RRRC since January 2010. Here is the link to Pollyanna's shelves. Please read a book from any of Pollyanna's shelves or a book published in 2010.
3. Geography - Connecticut: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Connecticut.
4. Fight Procrastination Day (Sept. 6): One problem with this group, it makes your TBR grow and grow and many books get neglected. Read a book that has been on your to-read (or similar) shelf for over a year. Or if you are a newer member to goodreads, one that has been on that shelf since you joined.
5. Make Your Bed Day (Sept. 11): Or don't! Read a book where someone ends up in a bed at some point - alone or otherwise! =P
6. Defy Superstition Day (Sept. 13): Knock on Wood, Cross Your Fingers or maybe counting on Beginner's Luck - all things we might be doing this Friday the 13th! Or you could read instead! Read a PNR, UF, horror or a book with any good or bad luck symbol on the cover.
7. Blame Someone Else Day (Sept. 13): Read a book recommended to you by someone or a book from your GR recommendations. Then you can blame, or credit, someone else!
8. Elephant Appreciation Day (Sept. 22): And there is so much to appreciate...! Read a book with an animal (or shifter) on the cover or in the story.
9. National Good Neighbor Day (Sept. 28): I have some and I hope you do too! Read a book where a neighbor plays part in the story or a friends to lovers story.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
2013 April Monthly Challenge
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1. “A" is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a April birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-30) to a member on the RRRC April Birthday List. If no initials or dates match exactly, pick the next closest letter or date (above or below).
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from The Netherlands. OR, The Netherlands is known for its agricultural exports, including approximately 2/3 of the world’s fresh flowers and bulbs, and The Hague is known as “the world’s legal capital” – so, read a book that has a character or characters involved in agriculture (farming, ranching, gardening, etc), a book with flowers on the cover, or a book in which law enforcement or the legal profession play a part.
4. Fourth Month: Read a book that has a 4 word title, is 4th in a series, or has an average rating on GoodReads of 4.00 or higher.
5. National Humor Month: Read a funny book.
6. Titanic Remembrance Day (April 15): Read a book set on a ship, on or near the water, or involving a disaster (natural or man-made).
7. Blah Blah Blah Day (April 17): Read a book that someone else suggested you read, or a book that you have been hearing a lot of discussion about.
8. Kindergarten Day (April 21): Read a book involving a child, a teacher or student, or a YA book.
9. Take a Chance Day (April 23): Read a book that is by a new to you author, or part of a new to you series or genre.
10. Reader's Choice:
2. The McKettrick Way - Linda Lael Miller (SSE #1867 - Dec 2007) Happy Birthday Katharina - Apr 27
3. His Callahan Bride's Baby - Tina Leonard (HAR #1445 - Apr 2013) (ranching) - Apr 1
4. A Profiler's Case for Seduction - Carla Cassidy (HRS #1748 - Apr 2013) (Book 4 - Vengeance in Texas series) - Apr 6
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6. She's Having the Boss's Baby - Kate Carlisle (HD #2227 - May 2013) (on island) - Apr 227. Three Sisters - Susan Mallery (Mira - Mar 2013) - Apr 9
8. Ten Years Later... - Marie Ferrarella (HSE #2252 - Apr 2013) (child) - Apr 1
9. You Are Invited... - Holly Jacobs (HS #1846 - Apr 2013) (new series) - Apr 8
10. The Wanderer - Robyn Carr (Mira - Apr 2013) - Apr 26
2013 May Monthly Challenge
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1. “M" is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M’.
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a May birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-31) to a member on the RRRC May Birthday List. If no initials or dates match exactly, pick the next closest letter or date (above or below).
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Portugal OR Portugal is known for their amazing food & wine, so read a book with a chef OR has food and/or wine on the cover.
4. May Day (May 1): Spring is the air! Read a new to you author, series, genre or subgenre.
5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Read a sci fi book OR futuristic book OR a book that’s part of a trilogy.
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Read a book that takes place in a location you’ve never visited before.
7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Which for us means... clean up your TBR! Read a book that’s been on your TBR shelf for a while now.
8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Let’s save some $$! Read one of those freebies or cheapies you’ve found OR a book you’ve borrowed OR reread a favorite.
9. Memorial Day (May 27): Read a book where a MC serves or has served in the military
10. Readers Choice:
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a May birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-31) to a member on the RRRC May Birthday List. If no initials or dates match exactly, pick the next closest letter or date (above or below).
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Portugal OR Portugal is known for their amazing food & wine, so read a book with a chef OR has food and/or wine on the cover.
4. May Day (May 1): Spring is the air! Read a new to you author, series, genre or subgenre.
5. Star Wars Day (May 4): Read a sci fi book OR futuristic book OR a book that’s part of a trilogy.
6. National Tourist Appreciation Day (May 6): Read a book that takes place in a location you’ve never visited before.
7. Clean Up Your Room Day (May 10): Which for us means... clean up your TBR! Read a book that’s been on your TBR shelf for a while now.
8. Lucky Penny Day (May 23): Let’s save some $$! Read one of those freebies or cheapies you’ve found OR a book you’ve borrowed OR reread a favorite.
9. Memorial Day (May 27): Read a book where a MC serves or has served in the military
10. Readers Choice:
2. The Mighty Quinns: Logan - Kate Hoffmann (HB #735 - Feb 2013) - Happy Birthday Amanda! - May 20
3. A Very Exclusive Engagement - Andrea Laurence (HD #2228 - May 2013) (holding wine glasses) - May 3
4. Father by Choice - Amanda Berry (HSE #2262 - May 2013) (new to me author) - May 10
5. April Showers - Holly Jacobs (HS #1852 - May 2013) (book 2 of 3) - May 2
6. Where It May Lead - Janice Kay Johnson (HS #1848 - May 2013) (Washington state) - May 11
7. Chesapeake Blue - Nora Roberts (Jove - Feb 2004) - May 14
8. Thrill Ride - Julie Ann Walker (Sourcebooks - Apr 2013) (borrowed) - May 4
9. A Prior Engagement - Karina Bliss (HS #1849 - May 2013) (special forces) - May 1
10. Deadly Pursuit - Irene Hannon (Revell - Sept 2011) - May 19
2013 June Monthly Challenge
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1. “J" is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J’ or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J’.
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a June birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-30) to a member on the RRRC June Birthday List. If no initials or dates match exactly, pick the next closest letter or date (above or below).
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Spain. Spain is known for their art (Goya, Picasso, and Dali), architecture, music (Flamenco, classical guitar), and cinema, so read a book that incorporates the arts or an artist.
4. Father's Day (June 16): Read a book with a father as a main character or with a father-to-be (pregnancy in story).
5. Flag Day (June 14): Read a book with a military/political theme or character, or a book that takes place in a country that you would like to visit.
6. Summer Solstice (June 21): Summer is finally here!!! Read a book that takes place in the summer, has summer or sun in the title, or has a summer themed cover.
7. LGBT Pride Month: Read a book in the LGBT genre, has a LGBT character, or the cover has at least three colors of the rainbow on it.
8. Rebuild Your Life Month: Read a book where a main character makes a big change in their life. Ex: New job, moves to a new city, divorce, adoption, rehab, etc.
9. Name Your Poison Day (June 8): Read a book from one of your favorite genres that you have been neglecting lately.
10. Readers Choice:
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a June birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours OR match the date of your birthday (1-30) to a member on the RRRC June Birthday List. If no initials or dates match exactly, pick the next closest letter or date (above or below).
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Spain. Spain is known for their art (Goya, Picasso, and Dali), architecture, music (Flamenco, classical guitar), and cinema, so read a book that incorporates the arts or an artist.
4. Father's Day (June 16): Read a book with a father as a main character or with a father-to-be (pregnancy in story).
5. Flag Day (June 14): Read a book with a military/political theme or character, or a book that takes place in a country that you would like to visit.
6. Summer Solstice (June 21): Summer is finally here!!! Read a book that takes place in the summer, has summer or sun in the title, or has a summer themed cover.
7. LGBT Pride Month: Read a book in the LGBT genre, has a LGBT character, or the cover has at least three colors of the rainbow on it.
8. Rebuild Your Life Month: Read a book where a main character makes a big change in their life. Ex: New job, moves to a new city, divorce, adoption, rehab, etc.
9. Name Your Poison Day (June 8): Read a book from one of your favorite genres that you have been neglecting lately.
10. Readers Choice:
3. The Cattleman's Ready-Made Family - Michelle Douglas (HR #4385 - July 2013) (musician heroine) - June 12
4. Wish Upon a Matchmaker - Marie Ferrarella (HSE #2264 - June 2013) (single father) - June 2
5. My Only One - Eileen Nauman (HAR #385 - Apr 1991) (Soviet navy) - June 3
6. A Time For Us - Amy Knupp (HS #1855 - June 2013) (summertime) - June 1
6. A Time For Us - Amy Knupp (HS #1855 - June 2013) (summertime) - June 1
7. It Had to Be You - Jill Shalvis (Grand Central - June 2013) (colorful flowers) - June 8
8. A Brother's Honor - Brenda Jackson (Mira - June 2013) (lawyer to CEO/ CA to VA) - June 6
9. Roses in Moonlight - Lynn Kurland (Jove - May 2013) (time travel) - June 30
10. Too Hot to Handle - Victoria Dahl (HQN - Apr 2013) - June 28
2013 July Monthly Challenge
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2. Member of the Month: Gea- Gea has been a member of the RRRC since October 2011. Here is the link to Gea's shelves- Gea's shelves . Please read a book from any of Gea's shelves or a book published in 2011.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Turkey.
Fun Facts about Turkey:
A. St. Nicholas, the inspiration for Santa Claus, was born in Patara, Turkey.
B. Istanbul is the only city in the world located on 2 continents - Europe and Asia.
C. The Trojan War took place in Turkey.
You may also read a book with a Christmas theme, or where there is travel involved from one continent to another, or a book with a military character or setting, or a book with a horse on the cover or located within the story.
4. Stay Out Of The Sun Day (July 3rd): Read a book with a vampire/shifter character or a book that has a moon or night scene on the cover.
5. Independence Day (July 4th): Read a book with a red, white, and/or blue cover or a book with a character who lives alone.
6. Embrace Your Geekness Day (July 13th): Read a book with a nerdy/geeky character or a book with glasses or a book on the cover.
7. I Forgot Day (July 2nd): Read a book that has been lingering on your tbr shelf for awhile, or maybe there is a series you have been neglecting and you would like to get back to it.
8. National Nude Day (July 14th): Read a book with a painter or sculptor, or a book with a bare chest or beach scene on the cover, or a book with a beach scene in the story.
9. Sidewalk Egg Frying Day (July 4th): Read a book with a Summer setting, cover, or a book with a character in the food industry or a book with food or a sidewalk on the cover.
10. Readers Choice:
1. Just for Today... - Emmie Dark (HS #1859 - June 2013) - July 6
5. The Loner - Lindsay McKenna (HQN - June 2013) (lives alone) - July 4
3. The Guardian - Beverly Lewis (Bethany House - Apr 2013) (horse) - July 9
4. Smoky Ridge Curse - Paula Graves (HI #1438 - Aug 2013) (night scene) - July 95. The Loner - Lindsay McKenna (HQN - June 2013) (lives alone) - July 4
6. The Maverick's Summer Love - Christyne Butler (HSE #2275 - Aug 2013) (hero is bookworm) - July 24
7. Forbidden Territory - Paula Graves (HI #926 - June 2006) (on tbr for 9 months) - July 18
7. Forbidden Territory - Paula Graves (HI #926 - June 2006) (on tbr for 9 months) - July 18
8. Kiss of Temptation - Sandra Hill (Avon - Apr 2013) (bare chest) - July 16
9. A Texas Hero - Linda Warren (HS #1861 - July 2013) (Texas heat wave/drought) - July 17
10. Beginnings - Eileen Nauman/Lindsay McKenna (Popular Library - Apr 1989) - July 11
1. "A" is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
2. Member of the Month: Tina "coffee and books" - Tina"coffee and books" has been a member of the RRRC since June 2010. Here is the link to Tina"coffee and books"'s shelves - Tina"coffee and books"'s shelves. Please read a book from any of Tina "coffee and books"'s shelves or a book published in 2010.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Kentucky.
You may also read a book that is set in a food industry or where food plays an important part in the story, or where a main character is involved in politics, or where one of the main characters is wealthy.
4. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Read a romance novel or a book with a female on the cover.
5. National Night Out (August 3rd): Read a book where the main characters meet at a bar, nightclub or at a party or a book with a black cover.
6. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Read a book where the main characters work together or read a book with a dog on the cover.
7. National Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a novella or read a book you've been meaning to get to or read a book where a main character is on vacation.
8. Best Friends Day (August 15): Read a book with a friends to lovers theme or where a friend plays an important role in the book.
9. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd): Read a book with angels or one that has angels in the book title/series title or read a book where a main character does something nice or helps someone in need (can be physical help or emotional help).
10. Readers Choice:
1. Holiday Op - Lori Avocato, Anne Elizabeth, Tara Nina, DC DeVane, Lia DeAngelo (Highland Press - Nov 2009) - Aug 12
8. Wrong Man, Right Kiss - Red Garnier (HD #2248 - Aug 2013) (friends to lovers) - Aug 11
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2. Member of the Month: Tina "coffee and books" - Tina"coffee and books" has been a member of the RRRC since June 2010. Here is the link to Tina"coffee and books"'s shelves - Tina"coffee and books"'s shelves. Please read a book from any of Tina "coffee and books"'s shelves or a book published in 2010.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Kentucky.
Fun Facts about Kentucky:
A. The first Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant owned and operated by Colonel Sanders is located in Corbin.
B. Kentucky is the state where both Abraham Lincoln, President of the Union, and Jefferson Davis, President of the Confederacy, were born. They were born less than one hundred miles and one year apart.
C. More than $6 billion worth of gold is held in the underground vaults of Fort Knox. This is the largest amount of gold stored anywhere in the world.
You may also read a book that is set in a food industry or where food plays an important part in the story, or where a main character is involved in politics, or where one of the main characters is wealthy.
4. Girlfriend's Day (August 1st): Read a romance novel or a book with a female on the cover.
5. National Night Out (August 3rd): Read a book where the main characters meet at a bar, nightclub or at a party or a book with a black cover.
6. Work Like a Dog Day (August 5th): Read a book where the main characters work together or read a book with a dog on the cover.
7. National Relaxation Day (August 15): Read a novella or read a book you've been meaning to get to or read a book where a main character is on vacation.
8. Best Friends Day (August 15): Read a book with a friends to lovers theme or where a friend plays an important role in the book.
9. Be An Angel Day (August 22nd): Read a book with angels or one that has angels in the book title/series title or read a book where a main character does something nice or helps someone in need (can be physical help or emotional help).
10. Readers Choice:
1. Holiday Op - Lori Avocato, Anne Elizabeth, Tara Nina, DC DeVane, Lia DeAngelo (Highland Press - Nov 2009) - Aug 12
2. Rancher to the Rescue - Jennifer Faye (HR #4386 - July 2013) - Aug 25
3. It's a Boy! - Victoria Pade (HSE #2276 - Aug 2013) (she's a cheesecake maker) - Aug 11
3. It's a Boy! - Victoria Pade (HSE #2276 - Aug 2013) (she's a cheesecake maker) - Aug 11
5. His Uptown Girl - Liz Talley (HS #1854 - June 2013) (nightclub he's opening) - Aug 7
6. Seeing is Believing - Erin McCarthy (Berkley - Mar 2013) (dog on cover) - Aug 3
6. Seeing is Believing - Erin McCarthy (Berkley - Mar 2013) (dog on cover) - Aug 3
7. Sheltering Hearts - Robyn Carr (Harlequin - May 2010) (novella) - Aug 26
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1. 'S' is for September: Read a book that starts with 'S' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'S'
2. Member of the Month - Pollyanna: Pollyanna has been a member of the RRRC since January 2010. Here is the link to Pollyanna's shelves. Please read a book from any of Pollyanna's shelves or a book published in 2010.
3. Geography - Connecticut: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Connecticut.
Fun Facts about Connecticut:So you can also read a historical romance set in the United States or any book where a MC works for the government. Or you could read a book with a body of water on the cover or is set on a body of water. In addition, you may read The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn or any other classic.
★ Connecticut is known as the "Constitution State".
★ Connecticut is named after the Connecticut River. The word is a French corruption of the Algonquian word quinetucket, which means "long tidal river".
★ The famous author Mark Twain was a resident of Connecticut.
4. Fight Procrastination Day (Sept. 6): One problem with this group, it makes your TBR grow and grow and many books get neglected. Read a book that has been on your to-read (or similar) shelf for over a year. Or if you are a newer member to goodreads, one that has been on that shelf since you joined.
5. Make Your Bed Day (Sept. 11): Or don't! Read a book where someone ends up in a bed at some point - alone or otherwise! =P
6. Defy Superstition Day (Sept. 13): Knock on Wood, Cross Your Fingers or maybe counting on Beginner's Luck - all things we might be doing this Friday the 13th! Or you could read instead! Read a PNR, UF, horror or a book with any good or bad luck symbol on the cover.
7. Blame Someone Else Day (Sept. 13): Read a book recommended to you by someone or a book from your GR recommendations. Then you can blame, or credit, someone else!
8. Elephant Appreciation Day (Sept. 22): And there is so much to appreciate...! Read a book with an animal (or shifter) on the cover or in the story.
9. National Good Neighbor Day (Sept. 28): I have some and I hope you do too! Read a book where a neighbor plays part in the story or a friends to lovers story.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
1. A Lady Dares - Bronwyn Scott (HH #1149 - Aug 2013) - Sept 1
2. Stranger in a Small Town - Kerry Connor (HI #1207 - May 2010) (2010) -Sept 27
3. Sharpshooter - Cynthia Eden (HI #1437 - Aug 2013) (gov't) - Sept 10
4. The Maverick's Christmas Homecoming - Teresa Southwick (HSE #2230 - Dec 2012) (rec'd in Sept 2012) - Sept 28
6. For the Love of Magic - Janet Chapman (Jove - Sept 2013) (rainbow) - Sept 24
7. Two of a Kind - Susan Mallery (HQN - June 2013) - Sept 15
8. Mission: Cavanaugh Baby - Marie Ferrarella (HRS #1767 -Sept 2013)(dog) - Sept 10
9. The Sweetheart Bargain - Shirley Jump (Berkley - Sept 2013) (neighbors to lovers) -Sept 12
10. Bare It All - Lori Foster (HQN - May 2013) - Sept 17
1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Caroline has been a member of the RRRC since 2011. Here is the link to Caroline's Shelves Please read a book from any of Caroline's shelves or a book published in 2011.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Idaho.
Facts about Idaho:
★Idaho is also known as the “Gem” State. Idaho produces 72 types of precious and semi-precious stones.
★Idaho is the No. 1 producer of Potatoes, Trout, Austrian Winter Peas and Lentils. -
★Shoshone Falls at 212 feet drops 52 feet further than Niagara Falls.
You can also read a book with jewelry on the cover or part of the plot. Or read a book with a farmer or rancher. Or read a book where characters spend majority of their time outside or involved in some type of outdoor recreation.
4. National Cookie Month: Enjoy the sweet flavor of cookies. Read a book with dessert on the cover (chocolate, cupcakes, cakes, etc). OR read a book that has food, cooking, baking a big part of the plot.
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Read a book where character fights/investigates fire. OR where a fire plays major role in the plot line.
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Land, ho! Read a book/author you “discovered.” OR read the first book in a series.
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Read a book that was recommended by your friend or a special someone. OR Read a sweet OR clean romance.
8. National Nut Day (October 22): Read a book where a character is focused on healthy eating and exercise. OR Read a book that is a sports romance.
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Boo! Read a book where the characters are in costumes OR read a paranormal romance (vampires, shifters, witches, etc).
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
7. Snowbound With the Soldier - Jennifer Faye (HR #4396 - Oct 2013) (sweet/clean) - Oct 4
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2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Caroline has been a member of the RRRC since 2011. Here is the link to Caroline's Shelves Please read a book from any of Caroline's shelves or a book published in 2011.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Idaho.
Facts about Idaho:
★Idaho is also known as the “Gem” State. Idaho produces 72 types of precious and semi-precious stones.
★Idaho is the No. 1 producer of Potatoes, Trout, Austrian Winter Peas and Lentils. -
★Shoshone Falls at 212 feet drops 52 feet further than Niagara Falls.
You can also read a book with jewelry on the cover or part of the plot. Or read a book with a farmer or rancher. Or read a book where characters spend majority of their time outside or involved in some type of outdoor recreation.
4. National Cookie Month: Enjoy the sweet flavor of cookies. Read a book with dessert on the cover (chocolate, cupcakes, cakes, etc). OR read a book that has food, cooking, baking a big part of the plot.
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Read a book where character fights/investigates fire. OR where a fire plays major role in the plot line.
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Land, ho! Read a book/author you “discovered.” OR read the first book in a series.
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Read a book that was recommended by your friend or a special someone. OR Read a sweet OR clean romance.
8. National Nut Day (October 22): Read a book where a character is focused on healthy eating and exercise. OR Read a book that is a sports romance.
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Boo! Read a book where the characters are in costumes OR read a paranormal romance (vampires, shifters, witches, etc).
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
1. One Night with the Doctor - Cindy Kirk (HSE #2291 - Oct 2013) - Oct 10
3. Torrid Nights - Beth Brookes/Lindsay McKenna (Jove - Mar 1984) (construction) - Oct 12
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5. Marry Me Under the Mistletoe - Rebecca Winters (HR #4402 - Nov 2013) (firefighter) - Oct 30
6. The Christmas Baby Surprise - Shirley Jump (HR #4398 - Oct 2013) (book 1) - Oct 5
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10. Three Little Words - Susan Mallery (HQN - Aug 2013) - Oct 13
1. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
2. .Member of the Month: Suzanne- Suzanne has been a member of the RRRC since April 2011. Here is the link to Suzanne's shelves - HERE Please read a book from any of Suzanne's shelves or a book published in 2011 or any year in the month of April.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Montana.
Fun & Crazy Facts about Montana:
★It is illegal to have a sheep in the cab of your truck without a chaperone.
★The official state animal of Montana is the Grizzly Bear.
★It is illegal for unmarried women to fish alone in Montana.
You can also read a book with a bear on the cover or part of the plot. Or read a book with a Fisherman. Or read a book where characters spend majority of their time outside or involved in some type of outdoor recreation.
4. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3rd): This is the holiday where the girl asks the guy to the dance. Read a book where the heroine is the pursuer or has what is typically a "man's" job (fireman, construction worker, etc).
5. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th): Guy Fawke's had his plot foiled when he tried to blow up British Parliament in 1605. Read a book where a character works with explosives or an explosion plays a major role in the plot line. OR the book is set in England or one of the characters are British.
6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th): Also known as the "baby making music" instrument. Read a book about music or a musician. OR where there is an unplanned pregnancy.
7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th): Read a book where a tornado is a part of the plot or the character is flexible or contortionist (twister). OR Read erotica or an erotic romance.
8. Red Planet Day (November 28): Read a book where a character is a scientist or interested in planets. OR Read a book that is red or has red in the title.
9. Happy Thanksgiving (November 28th): Read a book where the characters have a large gathering of friends or family. Or where turkeys are a part of the plot. Or where the character has something big and obvious to be thankful for (having their life saved, something they've worked hard for or really needed to come through, etc.)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
1. A Night Like This - Julia Quinn (Avon - June 2012) - Nov 4
2013 November Monthly Challenge
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2. .Member of the Month: Suzanne- Suzanne has been a member of the RRRC since April 2011. Here is the link to Suzanne's shelves - HERE Please read a book from any of Suzanne's shelves or a book published in 2011 or any year in the month of April.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Montana.
Fun & Crazy Facts about Montana:
★It is illegal to have a sheep in the cab of your truck without a chaperone.
★The official state animal of Montana is the Grizzly Bear.
★It is illegal for unmarried women to fish alone in Montana.
You can also read a book with a bear on the cover or part of the plot. Or read a book with a Fisherman. Or read a book where characters spend majority of their time outside or involved in some type of outdoor recreation.
4. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3rd): This is the holiday where the girl asks the guy to the dance. Read a book where the heroine is the pursuer or has what is typically a "man's" job (fireman, construction worker, etc).
5. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th): Guy Fawke's had his plot foiled when he tried to blow up British Parliament in 1605. Read a book where a character works with explosives or an explosion plays a major role in the plot line. OR the book is set in England or one of the characters are British.
6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th): Also known as the "baby making music" instrument. Read a book about music or a musician. OR where there is an unplanned pregnancy.
7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th): Read a book where a tornado is a part of the plot or the character is flexible or contortionist (twister). OR Read erotica or an erotic romance.
8. Red Planet Day (November 28): Read a book where a character is a scientist or interested in planets. OR Read a book that is red or has red in the title.
9. Happy Thanksgiving (November 28th): Read a book where the characters have a large gathering of friends or family. Or where turkeys are a part of the plot. Or where the character has something big and obvious to be thankful for (having their life saved, something they've worked hard for or really needed to come through, etc.)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
1. A Night Like This - Julia Quinn (Avon - June 2012) - Nov 4
2. Lady Maggie's Secret Scandal - Grace Burrowes (Sourcebooks Casablanca - May 2012) - Nov 10
3. A Maverick Under the Mistletoe - Brenda Harlen (HSE #2293 - Nov 2013) - Nov 2
3. A Maverick Under the Mistletoe - Brenda Harlen (HSE #2293 - Nov 2013) - Nov 2
4. The Newcomer - Robyn Carr (Mira - June 2013) (Coast Guard helo pilot) - Nov 7
8. Star Trek: Ishmael - Barbara Hambly (Pocket - May 1985) (scientist/space traveler) - Nov 8
5. Always a Temptress - Eileen Dreyer (Forever - Oct 2011) (England) - Nov 3
7. The Mighty Quinns: Dex - Kate Hoffmann (HB #777 - Dec 2013) (erotic) - Nov 298. Star Trek: Ishmael - Barbara Hambly (Pocket - May 1985) (scientist/space traveler) - Nov 8
9. Thanksgiving Daddy - Rachel Lee (HSE #2295 - Nov 2013) (Thanksgiving dinner) - Nov 16
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