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The Blushing Bride Quarterly Challenge- Feb. 15 - May 15
The Blushing Bride Quarterly Challenge Participants1. Jane (PS)
2. Breann- Level 2
3. Fran- Level 1
4. Valerie ~ Varuca~
5. Makenzie- Level 4
6. ~Melissa~- Level 2
7. Bookchaser
8. Leslie
9. Kme_17 - Level 1
10. Sassafrass- Level 4
11. Sallie(Shuga)- level 4
12. Wan- Level 4
13. Susan
14. ~KarenH~ - Level 3
15. MountainKat- Level 3
16. Irina
17. Lynne- Level 4
18. Ren- Level 3
19. Elizabeth- Level 4
20. dynamite- Level 4
21. Ty- Level 4
22. Amie- Level 4
23. Cassandra- Level 3
24. Mti Librarian- Level 3
25. Lacy- Level 3
26. AndaM- Level 4
27. Gea- Level 4
28. Susan(susayq)- Level 1
29. Barbara- Level 4
30. Rebecca- Level 1 (COMPLETED)
31. Katie- Level 4
32. Shyloh- Level 1
33. Susanne- Level 2
34. Hina- Level 4
35. Jenna~Kate- Level 2
36. Angie- Level 3
37. Iris- Level 2
38. Laurie- Level 4
39. Juliet- Level 4
40. Dragana- level 4
41. Carrie- Level 1
42. Brandilyn- Level 4
43. Mariana- Level 1
44. Nan- Level 3
45. Mayra
46. Catherine- Level 1
47. Randi- level 1
48. Debra- Level 2
49. Diandra-
50. Amanda- Level 4
51. Susan- Level 2
52. Erin- Level 1
53. Zina- level 1
54. Nikita- Level 4
55. Angela- Level 2
56. Nicki- Level 2
57. Nicola- Level 2
58. Mayra- Level 1
59. Anne- Level 1
60. Abeer- Level 1
61. Shan- Level 1
62. Deedee- Level 2
63. Melissa- Level 4
64. Janeka-Level 4
65. Bookcrazy- Level 3
66. Katie- Level 3
67. Lacy- Level 3
68. ~Ama~- Level 2
69. Skye- Level 3
70. Sandra- Level 2
71. Someoneyouknow- Level 2
72. Gwnhwyfer- Level 4
73. Tina Theresa- Level 4
74. Kessie
75. Grace- Level 1
76. Karen- Level 4
77. Bre- Level 3
I'm in - will work out my level today :) Looks like a fun challenge Danielle! Thanks for hosting it!
Level 2 - You've Bought the DressRead: 0/8
Something Old
Read a book by a favorite author: Strawberries for Dessert
Read book that has been on your TBR for while: Rapture
Something New
Read something newly purchased: Fun With Dick and Shane
Read a new to you author: The Gentleman and the Rogue
Something Borrowed
Read a book you borrowed:
10.Read a book where an author has "borrowed" another name: Lover Avenged
Something Blue
Read a book from one of the following lists: Chase in Shadow
Read a book with the word 'blue' in the title: Dex in Blue
Thanks for hosting Danielle! I am in and will post my books soon...
I'll probably regret joining another challenge, but why not. :) I'm in!The Blushing Bride Quarterly Challenge
Duration: February 15- May 15, 2013
Level 4- It's your big day!
0/16 books read (0/4 Bonus)
Something Old 0/4
1. Read a book published before you were born - A is for Alibi by Sue Grafton
2. Read a book by a favorite author (either re-read or a book not previously read) - Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward
3. Read book that has been on your TBR for while -
4. Read a book featuring an "older" character (you can determine what is old) -
Something New 0/4
5.Read something newly purchased - Born in Fire by Nora Roberts
6.Read a new to you author - Aussie Rules by Jill Shalvis
7.Read the first book in a new series - Notturno by Z.A. Maxfield
8.Read a new genre (or a genre you don't read very often) - Battle Royale by Koushun Takami
Something Borrowed 0/4
9.Read a book you borrowed (from a friend, library etc) - Mistress of Rome by Kate Quinn
10.Read a book where an author has "borrowed" another name (aka, writes under a pseudonym) - Glory in Death - J.D. Robb (a.k.a., Nora Roberts)
11.Read a book whose author's initials appear in BORROW - Born in Ice by Nora Roberts
12.Read a book with an item on the cover you might borrow from someone -
Something Blue 0/4
13.Read a book from one of the following lists (Popular,made-me-cry books) - Frostbite by Richelle Mead
14.Read a crime story and/or one that has a man-in-blue character (hot policeman anyone?) - B is for Burglar by Sue Grafton
15.In honor of Willie Nelson's song 'Blue Skies', read a book with a blue sky on the cover -
16.Read a book with the word 'blue' or a shade of blue (i.e. cobalt, indigo,violet, steel, navy, etc.) in the title or author's name. -
Bonus: 0/4
1.Read a book set in a place you would like to go on your honeymoon (or have gone)
2.Read a book with a couple in an embrace on the cover
3.Read a book that has a scene with a big celebration
4.Read a book with the either the word ring ,white, dress,love, forever or couple in title.
The Blushing Bride Quarterly ChallengeDuration: February 15- May 15, 2013
Level 2- You've bought the dress
0/8 read
Something Old
1. Read a book published before you were born
2. Read a book by a favorite author (either re-read or a book not previously read)
3. Read book that has been on your TBR for while
4. Read a book featuring an "older" character (you can determine what is old)
Something New
5.Read something newly purchased
6.Read a new to you author
7.Read the first book in a new series
8.Read a new genre (or a genre you don't read very often)
Something Borrowed
9.Read a book you borrowed (from a friend, library etc)
10.Read a book where an author has "borrowed" another name (aka, writes under a pseudonym)
11.Read a book whose author's initials appear in BORROW
12.Read a book with an item on the cover you might borrow from someone
Something Blue
13.Read a book from one of the following lists-
Cry, Tear-Jerker Romances
Best-Gay-Tear-Jerker-with-a-happy ending
Popular,made-me-cry books
14.Read a crime story and/or one that has a man-in-blue character (hot policeman anyone?)
15.In honor of Willie Nelson's song 'Blue Skies', read a book with a blue sky on the cover
16.Read a book with the word 'blue' or a shade of blue (i.e. cobalt, indigo,violet, steel, navy, etc.) in the title or author's name.
The Blushing Bride Quarterly ChallengeDuration: February 15, 2013 - May 15, 2013
Level 4 - It's your big day!
0/16 Completed + 0/4 Bonus
Something Old
01. Read a book published before you were born
Emma by Jane Austen (1815)
02. Read a book by a favorite author (either re-read or a book not previously read)
03. Read book that has been on your TBR for while
04. Read a book featuring an "older" character (you can determine what is old)
Ember's Kiss by Deborah Cooke
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XXXSomething New
05. Read something newly purchased
06. Read a new to you author
Amazon Lily by Theresa Weir
07. Read the first book in a new series
08. Read a new genre (or a genre you don't read very often)
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XXXSomething Borrowed
09. Read a book you borrowed (from a friend, library etc)
10. Read a book where an author has "borrowed" another name (aka, writes under a pseudonym)
The Lost Night by Jayne Castle
11. Read a book whose author's initials appear in BORROW
Last Wolf Hunting by Rhyannon Byrd
12. Read a book with an item on the cover you might borrow from someone
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XXXSomething Blue
13. Read a book from one of the following list: (Popular,made-me-cry books)
To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn
14. Read a crime story and/or one that has a man-in-blue character (hot policeman anyone?)
15. In honor of Willie Nelson's song 'Blue Skies', read a book with a blue sky on the cover
Big Sky River by Linda Lael Miller
16. Read a book with the word 'blue' or a shade of blue (i.e. cobalt, indigo, violet, steel, navy, etc.) in the title or author's name.
Blue-Eyed Bandit by Stobie Piel
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XXXBonus - If you have completed your level(s) chosen-
01. Read a book set in a place you would like to go on your honeymoon (or have gone)
02. Read a book with a couple in an embrace on the cover
Never Love a Highlander by Maya Banks
OR
Once Forbidden (The MacKendimen, #2) by Terri Brisbin
OR
All He Ever Desired by Shannon Stacey
03. Read a book that has a scene with a big celebration
04. Read a book with one of the following words in the title: ring, white, dress, love, forever or couple.
Tokens of Love by Mary Balogh
OR
Love Once & Forever by Flora Speer
OR
Beloved Stranger by Janet Miller
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Duration: 2/15/13 - 5/15/13Level 4: 8/16
Something Old
1. Read a book published before you were bornApril Lady
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Something New
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6.Read a new to you authorBlack Ice
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Something Borrowed
9.
10.Read a book where an author has "borrowed" another name Shield's Lady
11.Read a book whose author's initials appear in BORROWINGLady Sophie's Christmas Wish(Grace Burrowes)
12.
Something Blue
13.Read a book from one of the following lists-Lover Awakened
14.Read a crime story Imitation in Death
15.In honor of Willie Nelson's song 'Blue Skies', read a book with a blue sky on the coverTrouble in Mudbug
16.Read a book with the word 'blue' or a shade of blue Steel's Edge
Bonus- If you have completed your level(s) chosen-
1.Read a book set in a place you would like to go on your honeymoon (or have gone)
2.Read a book with a couple in an embrace on the cover
3.Read a book that has a scene with a big celebration
4.Read a book with the either the word ring ,white, dress,love, forever or couple in title.
I think I'm in too. I'll go for It's Your Big Day!19/20 Complete!
Something Old
♥1. Read a book published before you were born--Romeo and Juliet finished 3/9/13
♥2. Read a book by a favorite author (either re-read or a book not previously read)--Thrown by a Curve by Jaci Burton finished 3/8/13
♥3. Read book that has been on your TBR for while--Notorious Nineteen finished 3/5/13
♥4. Read a book featuring an "older" character (you can determine what is old)--Her Sister finished 3/3/13
Something New
♥5.Read something newly purchased--A Reason To Believe finished 3/8/13
♥6.Read a new to you author--Gabriel's Inferno finished 2/21/13
♥7.Read the first book in a new series--Beyond Shame finished 2/16/13
♥8.Read a new genre (or a genre you don't read very often)--Fantasy/Sci-Fi--Legion finished 3/6/13
Something Borrowed
♥9.Read a book you borrowed (from a friend, library etc)--Frog (kindle lending) finished 3/3/13
♥10.Read a book where an author has "borrowed" another name (aka, writes under a pseudonym)--Where Nerves End by L.A. Witt who is also Lauren Gallagher finished 2/22/13
♥11.Read a book whose author's initials appear in BORROWS-- Once Upon a Time in Bliss by Sophie Oak finished 2/15/13
♥12.Read a book with an item on the cover you might borrow from someone--Frost Burned (got a car and earrings on the cover) finished 3/8/13
Something Blue
♥13.Read a book from one of the following lists: Best-Gay-Tear-Jerker-with-a-happy ending--The Locker Room finished 2/17/13
♥14.Read a crime story and/or one that has a man-in-blue character (hot policeman anyone?) Selling Out finished 3/3/13
♥15.In honor of Willie Nelson's song 'Blue Skies', read a book with a blue sky on the cover--Once Tempted finished 2/23/13
♥16.Read a book with the word 'blue' or a shade of blue (i.e. cobalt, indigo,violet, steel, navy, etc.) in the title or author's name.--Rush by Maya Banks finished 2/25/13
surprise, surprise there is a MAYA blue:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maya_Blue
Bonus- If you have completed your level(s) chosen-
♥1.Read a book set in a place you would like to go on your honeymoon (or have gone) Laid Open
♥2.Read a book with a couple in an embrace on the cover A Reason To Believe finished 3/9/13
♥3.Read a book that has a scene with a big celebration: Bait (celebrating winning a 10 million dollar advertising account) finished 3/14/13
♥4.Read a book with the either the word ring ,white, dress,love, forever or couple in title. Love in the Afternoon finished 3/13/13
Something Old1. Read a book published before you were born
Gone with the Wind, margaret mitchell
Changes, jim butcher
3. Read book that has been on your TBR for while
An Echo in the Bone, diana gabaldon
4. Read a book featuring an "older" character
A Yuletide Murder, jessica fletcher
Something New
Scarlet, marissa meyer
First Grave on the Right, darynda jones
7.Read the first book in a new series
Crocodile on the Sandbank, elizabeth peters
8.Read a new genre (or a genre you don't read very often)
Nauti Nights, lora leigh
Something Borrowed
9.Read a book you borrowed (from a friend, library etc)
Iced, karen marie moning
10.Read a book where an author has "borrowed" another name (aka, writes under a pseudonym)
New York to Dallas, j d robb
11.Read a book whose author's initials appear in BORROW
Cat of the Century, ritamae brown
12.Read a book with an item on the cover you might borrow from someone
Espresso Shot, cleo coyle
Something Blue
13.Read a book from one of the following lists-
Nobody's Baby But Mine, susan elizabeth peters
14.Read a crime story and/or one that has a man-in-blue character (hot policeman anyone?)
Murder at the Powderhorn Ranch, jessica fletcher
15.In honor of Willie Nelson's song 'Blue Skies', read a book with a blue sky on the cover
Carolina Isle, jude deveraux
16.Read a book with the word 'blue' or a shade of blue (i.e. cobalt, indigo,violet, steel, navy, etc.) in the title or author's name.
Blue Dahlia, nora roberts
RRRC: The Blushing Bride Quarterly ChallengeDuration: February 15- May 15, 2013
Level 4- It's your big day!
0/16
Something Old
1. Read a book published before you were born
2. Read a book by a favorite author (either re-read or a book not previously read)
3. Read book that has been on your TBR for while
4. Read a book featuring an "older" character (you can determine what is old)
Something New
5.Read something newly purchased
6.Read a new to you author
7.Read the first book in a new series
8.Read a new genre (or a genre you don't read very often)
Something Borrowed
9.Read a book you borrowed (from a friend, library etc)
10.Read a book where an author has "borrowed" another name (aka, writes under a pseudonym)
11.Read a book whose author's initials appear in BORROW
12.Read a book with an item on the cover you might borrow from someone
Something Blue
13.Read a book from one of the following lists-
Cry, Tear-Jerker Romances
Best-Gay-Tear-Jerker-with-a-happy ending
Popular,made-me-cry books
14.Read a crime story and/or one that has a man-in-blue character (hot policeman anyone?)
15.In honor of Willie Nelson's song 'Blue Skies', read a book with a blue sky on the cover
16.Read a book with the word 'blue' or a shade of blue (i.e. cobalt, indigo,violet, steel, navy, etc.) in the title or author's name.
Bonus- If you have completed your level(s) chosen-
1.Read a book set in a place you would like to go on your honeymoon (or have gone)
2.Read a book with a couple in an embrace on the cover
3.Read a book that has a scene with a big celebration
4.Read a book with the either the word ring ,white, dress,love, forever or couple in title.
I'm in - this sounds like fun.I will post as I go.
I'm in, and although I know myself well enough to figure I'll probably do all 4 levels, I'm only going to commit to Level 3 for now, just in case! I'll post a tentative list once I get started reading.
I'll play! I know I won't be happy unless I do all four levels (with bonus), but I am going to start at Level 3 for now! I will post as I go.
I'm going for Level 3 and here's my list:The Blushing Bride Quarterly Challenge
Duration: February 15- May 15, 2013
Read: 14 out of 15
Something Old
1. Read a book published before you were born:
2. Read a book by a favourite author:
3. Read book that has been on your TBR for while:
Something New
5.Read something newly purchased:
6.Read a new to you author:
7.Read the first book in a new series:
Something Borrowed
9.Read a book you borrowed (from a friend, library etc) :
10.Read a book where an author has "borrowed" another name (aka, writes under a pseudonym) :
12.Read a book with an item on the cover you might borrow from someone:
Something Blue
13.Read a book from one of the following lists- Hopeless by Coleen Hoover
14.Read a crime story and/or one that has a man-in-blue character (hot policeman anyone?) –
15.In honor of Willie Nelson's song 'Blue Skies', read a book with a blue sky on the cover :
Bonus
1. Read a book set in a place you would like to go on your honeymoon (or have gone) :
2.Read a book with a couple in an embrace on the cover:
4.Read a book with the either the word ring ,white, dress, love, forever or couple in title :
The Blushing Bride Quarterly Challenge – Completed 4/27Duration: February 15 - May 15, 2013
Level 4 - It's your big day!
20 of 20 Books Complete!
Something Old – 4 of 4 Complete!
√ 1. Before you were born : Mrs. Mike by Benedict Freeman (1947) – 3/24
√ 2. Favorite author: Running Wild by Linda Howard and Linda Jones – 3/3
√ 3. TBR Oldie: Any Man of Mine by Rachel Gibson – 2/15
√ 4. "Older" character: House Rules by Chloe Niell (old vampires) – 3/16
Something New – 4 of 4 Complete!
√ 5. Newly purchased: The Last Bride in Ballymuir by Dorien Kelley – 3/13
√ 6. New author: The Heir (Duke's Obsession, #1) by Grace Burrowes – 2/19
√ 7. New series: Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison – 2/28
√ 8. New genre: Always the Baker, Never the Bride by Sandra Bricker (inspirational) – 2/18
Something Borrowed – 4 of 4 Complete!
√ 9. Book: Harvest Moon by Robyn Carr (Library) – 3/4
√ 10. Name: Tempting the Player by J. Lynn (Jennifer Armintrout) – 3/2
√ 11. Author's initials: Lonely Alpha by Ranae Rose – 3/9
√ 12. Borrowed item: Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs (a car) – 4/4
Something Blue – 4 of 4 Complete!
√ 13. Book List: Dark Angel by Mary Balogh (Made-Me-Cry) – 4/7
√ 14. Man-In-Blue: Whiplash by Catherine Coulter (Crime Story, FBI) – 3/13
√ 15. Blue Sky on cover: The Rancher and the Rock Star by Lizbeth Selvig – 4/18
√ 16. Blue Title or Author: Venus in Blue Jeans by Meg Benjamin – 3/12
Bonus – 4 of 4 Complete!
√ 17. Honeymoon: Down for the Count by Christine Bell (Puerto Rico) – 4/22
√ 18. Embracing on cover: Fight With Me by Kristin Proby – 4/19
√ 19. Celebration: The Fangover by Erin McCarthy & Kathy Love (Wake) – 4/20
√ 20. Word in Title: White Wedding by Ursula Sinclair – 4/26 (white) – 4/27
I'm in and will go for Level 3 :)
RRRC: The Blushing Bride Quarterly ChallengeDuration: February 15- May 15, 2013
Level 4- It's your big day!
Progress: 4/16
Something Old
1. Published before I was born:Middlemarch: A Study of Provincial Life by George Eliot
2. Book by a favorite author:
3. On TBR for while:The Secret History by Donna Tartt, 2/20/2013
4. A book featuring an "older" character (you can determine what is old)
Something New
5.Read something newly purchased
6.New to me author: Christie Ridgway - How to Knit a Wild Bikini 2/18/2013
7.First book in a new series: Master of the Mountain -Cherise Sinclair
8.Read a new genre (or a genre you don't read very often)
Something Borrowed
9.Read a book you borrowed (from a friend, library etc)
10. Author writes under a pseudonym: Beth Kery - Wicked Burn, 2/17/2013
11.Author's initials appear in BORROW: Falling Star by Olivia Brynn, 2/18/2013
12.Read a book with an item on the cover you might borrow from someone
Something Blue
13.Read a book from one of the following lists-
Cry, Tear-Jerker Romances
Best-Gay-Tear-Jerker-with-a-happy ending
Popular,made-me-cry books
14.Rock Chick Rescue by Kristen Ashley (hot policeman)
15.In honor of Willie Nelson's song 'Blue Skies', read a book with a blue sky on the cover
16.Read a book with the word 'blue' or a shade of blue (i.e. cobalt, indigo,violet, steel, navy, etc.) in the title or author's name.
Bonus- If you have completed your level(s) chosen-
1.Read a book set in a place you would like to go on your honeymoon (or have gone)
2.Read a book with a couple in an embrace on the cover
3.Read a book that has a scene with a big celebration
4.Read a book with the either the word ring ,white, dress,love, forever or couple in title.
I'm in! I'll try for a level 4.The Blushing Bride Quarterly Challenge
Duration: February 15- May 15, 2013
Completed: 0/16
Level 4- It's your big day!
Something Old
1. Read a book published before you were born
2. Read a book by a favorite author (either re-read or a book not previously read)
3. Read book that has been on your TBR for while
4. Read a book featuring an "older" character (you can determine what is old)
Something New
5.Read something newly purchased
6.Read a new to you author
7.Read the first book in a new series
8.Read a new genre (or a genre you don't read very often)
Something Borrowed
9.Read a book you borrowed (from a friend, library etc)
10.Read a book where an author has "borrowed" another name (aka, writes under a pseudonym)
11.Read a book whose author's initials appear in BORROW
12.Read a book with an item on the cover you might borrow from someone
Something Blue
13.Read a book from one of the following lists-
Cry, Tear-Jerker Romances
Best-Gay-Tear-Jerker-with-a-happy ending
Popular,made-me-cry books
14.Read a crime story and/or one that has a man-in-blue character (hot policeman anyone?)
15.In honor of Willie Nelson's song 'Blue Skies', read a book with a blue sky on the cover
16.Read a book with the word 'blue' or a shade of blue (i.e. cobalt, indigo,violet, steel, navy, etc.) in the title or author's name.
Bonus- If you have completed your level(s) chosen-
1.Read a book set in a place you would like to go on your honeymoon (or have gone)
2.Read a book with a couple in an embrace on the cover
3.Read a book that has a scene with a big celebration
4.Read a book with the either the word ring ,white, dress,love, forever or couple in title.
I'm in for level 3The Blushing Bride Quarterly Challenge - 12/12 Read
Something Old
✔1. Oedipus the King by Sophocles - 2/23
✔2. Small Favor by Jim Butcher - 3/4
✔3. The Bride and the Brute by Laurel O'Donnell - 2/23
✔4. Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian - 2/25
Something New
✔5. What the Lady Wants by Jennifer Crusie - 2/15
✔6. Unspoken by Kerrigan Byrne - 3/10
✔7. To Wed a Scandalous Spy by Celeste Bradley - 2/16
Something Borrowed
✔9. Death Wish by Trina M. Lee (borrowed via Lendle) - 3/12
✔10. Morrigan's Cross by Nora Roberts (aka J.D. Robb) - 3/21
✔12. Fearless In High Heels by Gemma Halliday - 2/15
Something Blue
✔13. [Cry, Tear-Jerker Romances] When He Was Wicked by Julia Quinn - 2/21/2013
✔15. Promise Canyon by Robyn Carr (Blue sky) - 2/23/2013
I'm in!RRRC: The Blushing Bride Quarterly Challenge
Duration: February 15- May 15, 2013
Level 3 - You've booked the reception hall
Progress: 2/12
Something Old
1. Read a book published before you were born: The Shivering Sands by Victoria Holt
2. Read a book by a favorite author (either re-read or a book not previously read): Every Woman for Herself by Trisha Ashley
3. Read book that has been on your TBR for while
4. Read a book featuring an "older" character (you can determine what is old)
Something New
5.Read something newly purchased
6.Read a new to you author
7.Read the first book in a new series
8.Read a new genre (or a genre you don't read very often)
Something Borrowed
9.Read a book you borrowed (from a friend, library etc)
10.Read a book where an author has "borrowed" another name (aka, writes under a pseudonym)
11.Read a book whose author's initials appear in BORROW
12.Read a book with an item on the cover you might borrow from someone
Something Blue
13.Read a book from one of the following lists-
Cry, Tear-Jerker Romances
Best-Gay-Tear-Jerker-with-a-happy ending
Popular,made-me-cry books
14.Read a crime story and/or one that has a man-in-blue character (hot policeman anyone?)
15.In honor of Willie Nelson's song 'Blue Skies', read a book with a blue sky on the cover
16.Read a book with the word 'blue' or a shade of blue (i.e. cobalt, indigo,violet, steel, navy, etc.) in the title or author's name.
I am starting with level 1 -0/4 Read
Something Old
1. Read a book published before you were born
2. Read a book by a favorite author (either re-read or a book not previously read)
3. Read book that has been on your TBR for while
4. Read a book featuring an "older" character (you can determine what is old)
Something New
5.Read something newly purchased- Vanilla On Top
6.Read a new to you author- Under His Command
7.Read the first book in a new series
8.Read a new genre (or a genre you don't read very often)
Something Borrowed
9.Read a book you borrowed (from a friend, library etc)
10.Read a book where an author has "borrowed" another name (aka, writes under a pseudonym)
11.Read a book whose author's initials appear in BORROW
12.Read a book with an item on the cover you might borrow from someone
Something Blue
13.Read a book from one of the following lists-
Cry, Tear-Jerker Romances
Best-Gay-Tear-Jerker-with-a-happy ending
Popular,made-me-cry books
14.Read a crime story and/or one that has a man-in-blue character (hot policeman anyone?)
15.In honor of Willie Nelson's song 'Blue Skies', read a book with a blue sky on the cover
16.Read a book with the word 'blue' or a shade of blue (i.e. cobalt, indigo,violet, steel, navy, etc.) in the title or author's name.
I'm in!RRRC: The Blushing Bride Quarterly Challenge
Duration: February 15- May 15, 2013
Level 3 - You've booked the reception hall
Progress: 0/12
Something Old
1. Read a book published before you were born
2. Read a book by a favorite author (either re-read or a book not previously read)
3. Read book that has been on your TBR for while
4. Read a book featuring an "older" character (you can determine what is old)
Something New
5.Read something newly purchased
6.Read a new to you author
7.Read the first book in a new series
8.Read a new genre (or a genre you don't read very often)
Something Borrowed
9.Read a book you borrowed (from a friend, library etc)
10.Read a book where an author has "borrowed" another name (aka, writes under a pseudonym)
11.Read a book whose author's initials appear in BORROW
12.Read a book with an item on the cover you might borrow from someone
Something Blue
13.Read a book from one of the following lists-
Cry, Tear-Jerker Romances
Best-Gay-Tear-Jerker-with-a-happy ending
Popular,made-me-cry books
14.Read a crime story and/or one that has a man-in-blue character (hot policeman anyone?)
15.In honor of Willie Nelson's song 'Blue Skies', read a book with a blue sky on the cover
16.Read a book with the word 'blue' or a shade of blue (i.e. cobalt, indigo,violet, steel, navy, etc.) in the title or author's name.
Other Challenges > The Blushing Bride Quarterly Challenge- Feb. 15 - May 15The Blushing Bride Quarterly Challenge
Duration: February 15- May 15, 2013
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Something Old
1. Read a book published before you were born
2. Read a book by a favorite author (either re-read or a book not previously read)
3. Read book that has been on your TBR for while
4. Read a book featuring an "older" character (you can determine what is old)
Something New
5.Read something newly purchased
6.Read a new to you author
7.Read the first book in a new series
8.Read a new genre (or a genre you don't read very often)
Something Borrowed
9.Read a book you borrowed (from a friend, library etc)
10.Read a book where an author has "borrowed" another name (aka, writes under a pseudonym)
11.Read a book whose author's initials appear in BORROW
12.Read a book with an item on the cover you might borrow from someone
Something Blue
13.Read a book from one of the following lists-
Cry, Tear-Jerker Romances
Best-Gay-Tear-Jerker-with-a-happy ending
Popular,made-me-cry books
14.Read a crime story and/or one that has a man-in-blue character (hot policeman anyone?)
15.In honor of Willie Nelson's song 'Blue Skies', read a book with a blue sky on the cover
16.Read a book with the word 'blue' or a shade of blue (i.e. cobalt, indigo,violet, steel, navy, etc.) in the title or author's name.
Bonus- If you have completed your level(s) chosen-
1.Read a book set in a place you would like to go on your honeymoon (or have gone)
2.Read a book with a couple in an embrace on the cover
3.Read a book that has a scene with a big celebration
4.Read a book with the either the word ring ,white, dress,love, forever or couple in title.
The Blushing Bride Quarterly ChallengeDuration: February 15- May 15, 2013
Level 4 - It's your big day!
Completed 20/20 - DONE
Something Old
✔1. Book published before I was born - Forbidden Love by Karen Robards (15/3) ****
✔2. Book by a favorite author - At Peace by Kristen Ashley (17/2) ****
✔3. Old on TBR - Innocent Secretary...Accidentally Pregnant by Carol Marinelli (24/2) ****
✔4. Older character - Nobody's Hero by Kallypso Masters (26/3) ****
Something New
✔5. Newly purchased - The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks (3/3) *****
✔6. New to me author - The Sweet Spot by Kimberly Kaye Terry (26/2) ****
✔7. First in series - The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley (18/3) *****
✔8. New genre - About a Dragon by G.A. Aiken (11/3) *****
Something Borrowed
✔9. Borrowed book - The Naked Duke by Sally MacKenzie (12/3) ****
✔10. Pseudonym - What a Dragon Should Know by G.A. Aiken (13/3) *****
✔11. Author's initials appear in BORROW - Private Practice by Samanthe Beck (3/4) ****
✔12. Item on cover - Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl (9/3) **
Something Blue
✔13. Book from Popular Made Me Cry Books - Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward (5/4) ****
✔14. Law enforcment - Breathe by Kristen Ashley (28/2) *****
✔15. Blue sky on cover - Own the Wind by Kristen Ashley (3/4) *****
✔16. Violet author's name - By Love Bewitched by Violet Winspear (1/3) ***
Bonus
✔1. Book set in a place I would like to go on my honeymoon - Against the Wall by Rebecca Zanetti (3/5) ****
✔2. Couple in an embrace on the cover - Squeeze Play by Kate Angell (12/4) *****
✔3. Book has a scene with a big celebration - The Billionaire Wins the Game by Melody Anne (6/5) ****
✔4. Word LOVE in title - Lover At Last by J.R. Ward (10/4) *****
I'm in! I'll start with Level 1 :) I'll be back to post books4/4 Level Engaged
Something Old
✔2. Read a book by a favorite author - No Place to Run by Maya Banks
b>Something New
✔5. Newly Purchased - Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks
Something Borrowed
✔9. Read a book you borrowed (from the library) - Babycakes by Donna Kaufmann 2/22
Something Blue
✔14.Read a crime story and/or one that has a man-in-blue character (hot policeman anyone?) - Witness in Death by JD Robb
I'm undecided on the bonus items.Duration: February 15 - May 15, 20113
Level 4: It's your big day!
READ: 0/16
Something Old
1. Read a book published before you were born
Double Indemnity - James Cain (pub 1936)
2. Read a book by a favorite author
Immortal Rider - Larissa Ione
3. Read book that has been on your TBR for while
The Crystal Cave - Mary Stewart (since 3/2009)
4. Read a book featuring an "older" character (you can determine what is old)
TBD
[TBD]Something New
5.Read something newly purchased
The Paperbark Shoe - Goldie Goldbloom
6.Read a new to you author
The Frog Prince - Jane Porter
7.Read the first book in a new series
Phoenix Rising - Philippa Ballantine
8.Read a new genre (or a genre you don't read very often)
On Call In Hell: A Doctor's Iraq War Story - Cdr. Richard Jadick (memoir)
Something Borrowed
9.Read a book you borrowed (from a friend, library etc)
Sea Hunter - Paul Garrison
10.Read a book where an author has "borrowed" another name (aka, writes under a pseudonym)
Silent Blade - Ilona Andrews (husband and wife writing team)
11.Read a book whose author's initials appear in BORROW
Hellhole West Virginia - Rich Bottles
12.Read a book with an item on the cover you might borrow from someone
Crocodile on the Sandbank - Elizabeth Peters (hat)
Something Blue
13.Read a book from one of the following lists- (Popular,made-me-cry books)
Reason to Breathe - Rebecca Donovan
14.Read a crime story and/or one that has a man-in-blue character (hot policeman anyone?)
Shutter Island - Dennis Lehane
15.In honor of Willie Nelson's song 'Blue Skies', read a book with a blue sky on the cover
Blue Latitudes - Tony Horwitz
16.Read a book with the word 'blue' or a shade of blue in the title or author's name.
Through Violet Eyes - Stephen Woodworth
MAYBE.....
Bonus If you have completed your chosen level(s)!
1.Read a book set in a place you would like to go on your honeymoon (or have gone)
2.Read a book with a couple in an embrace on the cover
3.Read a book that has a scene with a big celebration
4.Read a book with the either the word ring ,white, dress,love, forever or couple in title.
RRRC: The Blushing Bride Quarterly Challenge - Level 1Duration: 2/15/13 – 5/15/13
4/4 Completed
✔Something Old:
3. Book that has been on your TBR for while - Sweet Surrender
✔Something New:
6. Read a new to you author - Elizabeth Finn
7. Read the first book in a new series - Claimed
✔Something Borrowed:
10. Book where an author has "borrowed" another name (aka, writes under a pseudonym) - A Beautiful Lie
11. Book whose author's initials appear in BORROW - Preservation (Rachel Wade)
✔ Something Blue:
15. Book with a blue sky on the cover - Hopeless
16. Book with the word 'blue' or a shade of blue (i.e. cobalt, indigo,violet, steel, navy, etc.) in the title or author's name. - You'll Never Blue Ball in This Town Again: One Woman's Painfully Funny Quest to Give It Up
Bonus- If you have completed your level(s) chosen:
2. Book with a couple in an embrace on the cover - Broken Hart / Brother's Keeper
4. Book with the either the word ring ,white, dress, love, forever or couple in title. - I Love You to Death
0/20 readSomething Old:
1. Dragonsong
2. The Book Of Daniel
3. Security
4. Gio's Dream
Something New:
5. Heroes & Ghosts
6. Counterpoint
7. Treasure
8. Song of Oestend
Something Borrowed:
9. Mr. Perfect
10. Finding a Dream
11. Nothing Like Experience (The Brotherhood, #11) by Willa Okati
12. One Good Hand
Something Blue:
13. Forbidden Freshman
14. GhosTV
15. In the Closet
16. Where The Heart Is by Ally Blue
Bonus:
17. Mahu Surfer
18. Out of the Shadows
19. Happy Birthday to Me
20. Hit by Love
I shouldn't because I'm in so many already but I can't help myself! I'm in for level 1 to start with!
Count me in!The Blushing Bride Quarterly Challenge
Duration: 15 February - 15 May
Level: "I've bought the dress!"
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Read: 0/8
Something Old - Book by a favorite author - If You Give a Rake a Ruby by Shana Galen
Something Old - Book that has been on your TBR for while - Real Men Will by Victoria Dahl
Something New - Newly purchased - Playing for Keeps by R.L Mathewson
Something New - New-to-you author - Wallbanger by Alice Clayton
Something Borrowed - Author initials in "Borrowed" - Cowboys Down by Barbara Elsborg
Something Borrowed - Book with an item on the cover you might borrow from someone (blanket) - Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks
Something Blue - Book from "Cry, Tear-Jerker Romances" - Annie's Song by Catherine Anderson
Something Blue - A "man-in-blue" character - Love Irresistibly by Julie James
I am not even done with the last quarterly challenge, but you know I am in. Sigh!
Blushing Bride Quarterly ChallengeDuration: February 15, 2013 - May 15, 2013
Level 4: It's Your Big Day!!!
0/20 Completed
Something Old
1. Published Before Born: Velvet Song by Jude Deveraux.
2. Favorite Author: Origin in Death by J.D. Robb.
3. Long Time in TBR: Again the Magic by Lisa Kleypas.
4. Read a book featuring an "older" character (you can determine what is old)
Something New
5.Read something newly purchased
6.Read a new to you author
7.1st Book in Series: Body Check by Deirdre Martin.
8. Rarely Read Non-Fiction: March of the Microbes: Sighting the Unseen by John Ingharam.
Something Borrowed
9.Read a book you borrowed (from a friend, library etc)
10.Read a book where an author has "borrowed" another name (aka, writes under a pseudonym)
11.Read a book whose author's initials appear in BORROW
12.Read a book with an item on the cover you might borrow from someone
Something Blue
13. Cry, Tear-Jerker Romances Shelf: Baby Love by Catherine Anderson.
14.Read a crime story and/or one that has a man-in-blue character (hot policeman anyone?)
15.Blue Sky on Cover: Never Too Hot by Bella Andre.
16. Blue in Title: Forever Blue by Suzanne Brockman.
Bonus-
1.Read a book set in a place you would like to go on your honeymoon (or have gone)
2. Couple Embrace on Cover: Undone by Her Tender Touch by Maya Banks.
3.Read a book that has a scene with a big celebration
4. White in Title: Just a Little White Lie by Lynnette Hallberg.
Great Challenge, I'm in. I will start off with Level 2 and may upgrade later.Blushing Bride Quarterly Challenge
Duration: February 15, 2013 - May 15, 2013
Level 2: You've bought the dress!!!
0/8 Completed
Something Old
1. Read a book published before you were born
2. Read a book by a favorite author (either re-read or a book not previously read)
3. Read book that has been on your TBR for while
4. Read a book featuring an "older" character (you can determine what is old)
Something New
5.Read something newly purchased
6.Read a new to you author
7.Read the first book in a new series
8.Read a new genre (or a genre you don't read very often)
Something Borrowed
9.Read a book you borrowed (from a friend, library etc)
10.Read a book where an author has "borrowed" another name (aka, writes under a pseudonym)
(Nora Roberts/JD Robb) Vision in White
11.Read a book whose author's initials appear in BORROW
12.Read a book with an item on the cover you might borrow from someone
Something Blue
13.Read a book from one of the following lists-
Cry, Tear-Jerker Romances
Best-Gay-Tear-Jerker-with-a-happy ending
Popular,made-me-cry books
14.Read a crime story and/or one that has a man-in-blue character (hot policeman anyone?)
15.In honor of Willie Nelson's song 'Blue Skies', read a book with a blue sky on the cover
16.Read a book with the word 'blue' or a shade of blue (i.e. cobalt, indigo,violet, steel, navy, etc.) in the title or author's name.
I'm going to go for level 3.Something Old
2. Crimson Frost - Jennifer Estep
3. Raise A Little Hell - Cathryn Fox
Something New
5. Whisper No Lies - Cindy Gerard
6. Jessica's Guide To Dating On The Dark Side - Jessica Fantaskey
7. A Blood Seduction - Pamela Palmer
Something Borrowed
9. The Wages of Sin - Jenna Maclaine
10. Heart of Atlantis - Alyssa Day
11. A Shot of Magick - Rhyannon Byrd
Something Blue
13. Naked Edge – Pamela Clare
14. Razor's Edge - Jayne Rylon
15. Enchanting The Lady - Kathryne Kennedy
16. The Indigo Spell - Richelle Mead
I'm inThe Blushing Bride Quarterly Challenge
Duration: February 15- May 15, 2013
Level 2 -You've bought the dress
0/8 Completed
The Blushing Bride Quarterly Challenge2/15 to 5/15
Level 4 with bonus
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The Blushing Bride Quarterly ChallengeDuration: Feb 15, 2013 to May 15, 2013
Progress: 0/16
Something Old
1. book published before I was born - The Scarlet Letter
2. book by a favorite author - Days of Gold
3. book that has been on my TBR for while - Catching Fire
4. book featuring an "older" character - The Last Queen
Something New
5. something newly purchased - The Firebird
6. new to me author - A Wedding in Apple Grove
7. first book in a new series - Simply Irresistible
8. a genre you don't read very often - Reflected in You
Something Borrowed
9. book I borrowed - The Girl in the Gatehouse
10. book where an author has "borrowed" another name - Every Secret Thing
11. book whose author's initials appear in BORROW - Divergent
12. book with an item on the cover I might borrow from someone - A Vintage Affair
Something Blue
13. book from Popular,made-me-cry books lists - The Last Song
14. crime story - Glory in Death
15. book with a blue sky on the cover - Bet Me
16. book with the word 'blue' in the title - Savannah Blues
I'm in for level 4. I will update my list as I read. :)
The Blushing Bride Quarterly ChallengeDuration: February 15- May 15, 2013
Level 1- You're Engaged!
(If I find a dress I like I'll up to the next level, lol)
Books TBD
Okay I am in for Level 4 of course :) Will update my list in a bit.RRRC Blushing Bride Challenge - Level 4 It's Your Big Day
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Something Old
1. Read a book published before you were born The Front Runner
2. Read a book by a favorite author (either re-read or a book not previously read) Perfect Day
3. Read book that has been on your TBR for while 911
4. Read a book featuring an "older" character Catch Me If You Can
Something New
5.Read something newly purchased Bodyguard to a Sex God
6.Read a new to you author Latakia by JF Smith
7.Read the first book in a new series Burn
8.Read a new genre (or a genre you don't read very often) Ballroom Blitz
Something Borrowed
9.Read a book you borrowed (from a friend, library etc) Whatever The Cost
10.Read a book where an author has "borrowed" another name (aka, writes under a pseudonym) Moonstruck by Piper Vaughn and MJ O'Shea
11.Read a book whose author's initials appear in BORROW Rent by Rick Reed
12.Read a book with an item on the cover you might borrow from someone The Long Way Home
Something Blue
13.Read a book from Best-Gay-Tear-Jerker-with-a-happy ending - Admit One
14.Read a crime story and/or one that has a man-in-blue character (hot policeman anyone?) The Fireman And The Cop
15.In honor of Willie Nelson's song 'Blue Skies', read a book with a blue sky on the cover Love Means... Courage
16.Read a book with the word 'blue' or a shade of blue (i.e. cobalt, indigo,violet, steel, navy, etc.) in the title or author's name. Red+Blue
Bonus- If you have completed your level(s) chosen-
1.Read a book set in a place you would like to go on your honeymoon (or have gone): Las Vegas
2.Read a book with a couple in an embrace on the cover
3.Read a book that has a scene with a big celebration
4.Read a book with the either the word ring ,white, dress,love, forever or couple in title.
I'm in :)Level 1- You're Engaged!
Read 3/4
2.
7. Read the first book in a new series Kiss of Midnight
I'm In for Level ThreeBlushing Bride Quarterly Challenge
Duration: February 15, 2013 - May 15, 2013
Level 3: You've Booked the Reception Hall
0/12 Completed
Read 10/12
Something Old
2. Read a book by a favorite author (either re-read or a book not previously read)- Crystal Cove2/20/13 - 3.5 stars
3. Read book that has been on your TBR for while -
A Vintage Affair - 3/06/13 - 3 stars
4. Read a book featuring an "older" character (you can determine what is old) - Winter - 2/19/13 - 3 stars
Something New
5.Read something newly purchased - Heat Under Fire - 4/12/13 - 3 stars
6.Read a new to you author - The Curtis Reincarnation - 2/20/13 - 5 stars
7.Read the first book in a new series - Real - 4/21/13 - 4 stars
Something Borrowed
9.Read a book you borrowed (from a friend, library etc) Reaper's Property - 2/17/13 - 4.5 stars
10.Read a book where an author has "borrowed" another name - Midnight Secrets - Ella Grace/Cindy Gerard
11.Read a book whose author's initials appear in BORROW
Something Blue
13.Read a book from one of the following lists-
Cry, Tear-Jerker Romances
Best-Gay-Tear-Jerker-with-a-happy ending
Popular,made-me-cry books - Perfect Man 3/17/13 - 3 stars
14.Read a crime story and/or one that has a man-in-blue character (hot policeman anyone?) Artistic Pursuits - 2/27/13 - 3.5 stars
15.In honor of Willie Nelson's song 'Blue Skies', read a book with a blue sky on the cover - Fettered - 4/12/13 - 4 stars
I am so in.... and i already know for sure one book that works... Indigo Spell.... i cant wait.... ill post my list onece i look over my TBR pile lol
I'm in!!! :) glutton for punishment that I am! lol :)I think I will do Level 1 for now....but may upgrade...I'll see what happens :)
upgrade to level 2! :)
The Blushing Bride Quarterly Challenge
Duration: February 15- May 15, 2013
It's a Quarterly Challenge that celebrates the Bride and her Wedding Day. Thank you to Evaine for the great challenge idea!
You may choose to read as few as 1 level or as many as 4. You can always add more levels as you go. You may start on the Bonus as soon as finish your completed level(s). Rereads are allowed. Please repost your progress in this thread. Have fun with it!
Level 1- You're Engaged!
Read 4 books from any combination of categories
Level 2- You've bought the dress
Read 8 books from any combination of categories
Level 3- You've booked the reception hall
Read 12 books from any combination of categories
Level 4- It's your big day!
Read 16 books from any combination of categories
Something Old
1. Read a book published before you were born
2. Read a book by a favorite author (either re-read or a book not previously read)
3. Read book that has been on your TBR for while
4. Read a book featuring an "older" character (you can determine what is old)
Favourite author
Philippa Gregory..The Kingmaker's Daughter(book 4)(13 Mar)
On TBR list for several years
World Without End..Ken Follett(book 2)(18 Mar)
Something New
5.Read something newly purchased
6.Read a new to you author
7.Read the first book in a new series
8.Read a new genre (or a genre you don't read very often)
Newly Purchased
A Royal Pain..Megan Mulry(25 Feb)
The Ambasador's Daughter..Pam Jenoff(3 Mar)
New Series
The Rarest Blooms series..Madeline Hunter
Ravishing in Red(20 Feb)
Lunar Chronicles..Marissa Meyer
Cinder(17 Mar)
Thoughtless..S.C. Stephens
Thoughtless
Just One Day..Gayle Forman
Just One Day(27 Mar)
Talyton St George series..Cathy Woodman
Trust Me, I'm a Vet(City Girl, Country Vet)(15 Apr)
New Author
Leila Meacham..Roses
Heather Helper..Love, Maybe(31 Mar)
Alex Grecian..The Yard(book 1)(5 May)
Wendy Holden..Bad Heir Day(12 May)
Something Borrowed
9.Read a book you borrowed (from a friend, library etc)
10.Read a book where an author has "borrowed" another name (aka, writes under a pseudonym)
11.Read a book whose author's initials appear in BORROW
12.Read a book with an item on the cover you might borrow from someone
"Borrowed" name ..Pseudonym
Nora Roberts (J.D. Robb)..The Inn Boonsboro Trilogy..The Next Always(book 1)(9 Apr)
Nora Roberts(J.D. Robb)..The Inn Boonsboro Trilogy..The Last Boyfriend(book 2)(13 Apr)
Nora Roberts(J.D. Robb)..The Inn Boonsboro Trilogy..The Perfect Hope(book 3)(read)
Something Blue
13.Read a book from one of the following lists-
Cry, Tear-Jerker Romances
Best-Gay-Tear-Jerker-with-a-happy ending
Popular,made-me-cry books
14.Read a crime story and/or one that has a man-in-blue character (hot policeman anyone?)
15.In honor of Willie Nelson's song 'Blue Skies', read a book with a blue sky on the cover
16.Read a book with the word 'blue' or a shade of blue (i.e. cobalt, indigo,violet, steel, navy, etc.) in the title or author's name.
Cry/Tear-Jerker Romance
The Light Between Oceans..M.L. Stedman(2 Apr)
Blue Sky on Cover
Beautiful Ruins..Jess Walter
A Week in Winter..Maeve Binchy(25 Mar)
The Mirrored World..Debra Dean(6 May)
Bonus- If you have completed your level(s) chosen-
1.Read a book set in a place you would like to go on your honeymoon (or have gone)
2.Read a book with a couple in an embrace on the cover
3.Read a book that has a scene with a big celebration
4.Read a book with the either the word ring ,white, dress,love, forever or couple in title.
I'll start with Level 1 - "You're Engaged!" and upgrade as I'm ready to buy the dress... Reception... and then the big day! ;) Engagement for now!
I'm in and gonna go with level 2 to start. n will post my books s soon as I figure them out n will do that by tomorrow. great challenge . thanks Danille
Romance Readers Reading Challenges
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Killing Time (other topics)Archangel's Blade (other topics)
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Duration: February 15- May 15, 2013
It's a Quarterly Challenge that celebrates the Bride and her Wedding Day. Thank you to Evaine for the great challenge idea!
You may choose to read as few as 1 level or as many as 4. You can always add more levels as you go. You may start on the Bonus as soon as finish your completed level(s). Rereads are allowed. Please repost your progress in this thread. Have fun with it!
Level 1- You're Engaged!
Read 4 books from any combination of categories
Level 2- You've bought the dress
Read 8 books from any combination of categories
Level 3- You've booked the reception hall
Read 12 books from any combination of categories
Level 4- It's your big day!
Read 16 books from any combination of categories
Something Old
1. Read a book published before you were born
2. Read a book by a favorite author (either re-read or a book not previously read)
3. Read book that has been on your TBR for while
4. Read a book featuring an "older" character (you can determine what is old)
Something New
5.Read something newly purchased
6.Read a new to you author
7.Read the first book in a new series
8.Read a new genre (or a genre you don't read very often)
Something Borrowed
9.Read a book you borrowed (from a friend, library etc)
10.Read a book where an author has "borrowed" another name (aka, writes under a pseudonym)
11.Read a book whose author's initials appear in BORROW
12.Read a book with an item on the cover you might borrow from someone
Something Blue
13.Read a book from one of the following lists-
Cry, Tear-Jerker Romances
Best-Gay-Tear-Jerker-with-a-happy ending
Popular,made-me-cry books
14.Read a crime story and/or one that has a man-in-blue character (hot policeman anyone?)
15.In honor of Willie Nelson's song 'Blue Skies', read a book with a blue sky on the cover
16.Read a book with the word 'blue' or a shade of blue (i.e. cobalt, indigo,violet, steel, navy, etc.) in the title or author's name.
Bonus- If you have completed your level(s) chosen-
1.Read a book set in a place you would like to go on your honeymoon (or have gone)
2.Read a book with a couple in an embrace on the cover
3.Read a book that has a scene with a big celebration
4.Read a book with the either the word ring ,white, dress,love, forever or couple in title.