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message 1: by Dawn (Kat N Hat) (last edited Nov 01, 2013 12:42PM) (new)

Dawn (Kat N Hat) (katnhat) NBC-
Duration:
Month of October
Goal: Read 1 book for each of the 7 shows. Be sure to let us know which of the 3 options you chose.




1. Grimm- Read a paranormal book, or a has a detective as a main character, or has someone keeping secrets
2. Law & Order- Read a book about law enforcement, or a book about lawyers or is based off a true story.
3. Parenthood- Read a book where at least 3 generations of the same family are mentioned, or set in California, or a book that has lots of families
4. Revolution- Read a post apocalyptic book, or is set in the future, or has a suborn female lead.
5. The Voice- Read a book with a competition, or is about a singer, or has an audition or interview.
6. Tonight Show- Read a part of a long running series, or has a night scene on the cover or has lot's of main characters.
7. Saturday Night Live- Read a book with segments such as an anthology, or is a comedy, or a book that has inspired other writers.


message 2: by Dawn (Kat N Hat) (last edited Nov 14, 2013 09:25AM) (new)

Dawn (Kat N Hat) (katnhat) Connie N. 7/7
Suzanne 7/7
★Rachael★ 7/7
Dawn 5/7
Pat 5/7
Belkis 4/7
Ezinwanyi~For you, Agron 3/7
Penni 1/7
Turtlefrog 1/7


message 3: by Ezi (last edited Nov 14, 2013 09:30AM) (new)

Ezi Chinny (ezinwanyi) | 1882 comments November Cable Chanel Challenge- NBC
Read 5/7

1. Grimm (Detective as a MC):
Love & Loyalty

2. Law & Order (law enforcement): Killing Time --coming up next

3. Parenthood (at least 3 generations of the same family are mentioned): Married By Morning (Done 11/2) ★★★★1/2

4. Revolution (Post apocalyptic book): Poison Princess (Done 11/3) ★★★

5. The Voice (MC is singer): The Edge of Always (Done 11/10) ★★★1/2

6. Tonight Show(long running series: The Chief (Done 11/2) ★★★1/2

7. Saturday Night Live (a comedic book): How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf (Done 11/11) ★★★1/2

Love & Loyalty (Faith, Love, & Devotion, #2) by Tere Michaels Killing Time (One Eyed Jacks, #1) by Cindy Gerard Married By Morning (The Hathaways, #4) by Lisa Kleypas Poison Princess (The Arcana Chronicles, #1) by Kresley Cole The Chief (Highland Guard, #1) by Monica McCarty The Edge of Always (The Edge of Never, #2) by J.A. Redmerski How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf (Naked Werewolf, #1) by Molly Harper


message 4: by Connie N. (last edited Nov 14, 2013 08:02AM) (new)

Connie N. | 3804 comments I'm in. I like these monthly challenges.


November Cable Channel-NBC
Timeframe: 11/1/13 to 11/30/13
7/7 Complete

Grimm - Detective as main character - Whiskey Sour by J.A. Konrath - 11/5/13 ♥♥♥♥♥

Law & Order - Law enforcement - The 5th Horseman by James Patterson - 11/13/13 ♥♥♥♥♥

Parenthood - At least 3 generations of same family mentioned - Beach Lane by Sherryl Woods - 11/6/13 ♥♥♥

Revolution - Stubborn female lead - The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. Valente - 11/7/13 ♥♥♥

The Voice - With an interview - The Hero by Robyn Carr - 11/13/13 ♥♥♥♥

Tonight Show - Night scene on cover - Robert B. Parker's Lullaby by Ace Atkins - 11/9/13 ♥♥♥♥

Saturday Night Live - Anthology - About Time: 12 Short Stories by Jack Finney - 11/2/13 ♥♥♥

Whiskey Sour (Jack Daniels Mystery, #1) by J.A. Konrath The 5th Horseman (Women's Murder Club #5) by James Patterson Beach Lane (Chesapeake Shores #7) by Sherryl Woods The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making (Fairyland, #1) by Catherynne M. Valente The Hero (Thunder Point, #3) by Robyn Carr Robert B. Parker's Lullaby (Spenser, #41) by Ace Atkins About Time Twelve Stories by Jack Finney


message 5: by Barbara ★ (last edited Nov 30, 2013 08:27AM) (new)

Barbara ★ | 3256 comments November Cable Channel-NBC


READ: 6/7

✔1. Grimm- Time Untime - Sherrilyn Kenyon (paranormal) 11/10
✔2. Law & Order- Silencing Eve - Iris Johansen (features cops & CIA agents) 11/16
✔3. Parenthood- The Far West - Patricia Wrede (mother, child, grandchld feature in story) 11/9
✔4. Revolution- Head Over Heels - Jill Shalvis (stubborn female lead) 11/7
✔5. The Voice- Eternity Base - Bob Mayer (m.c. is a reporter and interviews people) 11/21
✔6. Tonight Show- Affliction - Laurell K. Hamilton (Anita Blake series #22) 11/9
7. Saturday Night Live- Read a book with segments such as an anthology, or is a comedy, or a book that has inspired other writers.

Time Untime (Dark-Hunter, #21; Were-Hunter #8; Hellchaser, #5) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Silencing Eve (Eve Duncan, #18) by Iris Johansen The Far West (Frontier Magic, #3) by Patricia C. Wrede Head Over Heels (Lucky Harbor, #3) by Jill Shalvis Eternity Base by Bob Mayer Affliction (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #22) by Laurell K. Hamilton


message 6: by PepperP0t (last edited Nov 22, 2013 01:49PM) (new)

PepperP0t  | 2106 comments I'm in

NBC- 7/7
Duration: Month of November -- NBC
Goal: Read 1 book for each of the 7 shows. Be sure to let us know which of the 3 options you chose.
1. Grimm - has someone keeping secrets: Immortal Warrior by Lisa Hendrix -- 11/6 - 4.25stars
2. Law & Orde r- about law enforcement: Night Season by Eileen Wilks -- 11/4 - 3.75stars
3. Parenthood - has lots of families: The Loneliest Alpha by T.A. Grey -- 11/2 - 4.5stars
4. Revolution - has a stubborn female lead: Turn and Burn by Lorelei James -- 11/17 - 4stars
5. The Voice - has an interview: Game For Love by Bella Andre -- 11/6 - 4stars
6. Tonight Show - has lot's of main characters: Hot Pursuit by Suzanne Brockmann -- 11/2 -- 5stars
7.< b>Saturday Night Live - comedy
(this installment quite humorous, rec'd ok): The Darkest Craving by Gena Showalter (Variety of Gods) -- 11/20 - 4stars



message 7: by PepperP0t (new)

PepperP0t  | 2106 comments Dawn --

Is this really what you meant? suborn female lead.

or was it a typo?


message 8: by Lindy (new)

Lindy (lindylee) Count me in got GR fixed


message 9: by Ezi (new)

Ezi Chinny (ezinwanyi) | 1882 comments Pat wrote: "Dawn --

Is this really what you meant? suborn female lead.

or was it a typo?"


LOL!


message 10: by PepperP0t (last edited Nov 02, 2013 01:23PM) (new)

PepperP0t  | 2106 comments Ezinwanyi~For you, Agron wrote: "Pat wrote: "Dawn --

Is this really what you meant? suborn female lead.

or was it a typo?"

LOL!"


don't laff its a real word but I don't know if she mean that (which could be a seductress, temptress or manipulator) or if she meant stubborn


message 11: by bamaace83 (new)

bamaace83 I'm in!!

NBC-
Duration: Month of October
Goal: Read 1 book for each of the 7 shows. Be sure to let us know which of the 3 options you chose.




1. Grimm- Read a paranormal book, or a has a detective as a main character, or has someone keeping secrets
2. Law & Order- Read a book about law enforcement, or a book about lawyers or is based off a true story.
3. Parenthood- Read a book where at least 3 generations of the same family are mentioned, or set in California, or a book that has lots of families
4. Revolution- Read a post apocalyptic book, or is set in the future, or has a suborn female lead.
5. The Voice- Read a book with a competition, or is about a singer, or has an audition or interview.
6. Tonight Show- Read a part of a long running series, or has a night scene on the cover or has lot's of main characters.
7. Saturday Night Live- Read a book with segments such as an anthology, or is a comedy, or a book that has inspired other writers.


message 12: by Belkis (last edited Nov 23, 2013 09:39PM) (new)

Belkis (bminaya) I'm totally in :)

NBC
7/7 Done!

1. Grimm - Read a book that has a detective as the main character
Fifth Grave Past the Light (Charley Davidson #5) by Darynda Jones 11/24
2. Law & Order - Read a book about law enforcement
Wild Man (Dream Man, #2) by Kristen Ashley 11/6
3. Parenthood - Read a book where at least 3
generations of the same family are mentioned
Wanted Undead or Alive (Love at Stake, #12) by Kerrelyn Sparks 11/18
4. Revolution - set in the future and has a stubborn female lead.
Champion (Legend, #3) by Marie Lu 11/9
5. The Voice - Read a book where a main character is a singer
The Edge of Always (The Edge of Never, #2) by J.A. Redmerski 11/10
6. Tonight Show - Read a part of a long running series, has lot's of main characters.
Magic Strikes (Kate Daniels, #3) by Ilona Andrews 11/4
7. Saturday Night Live - Read a book that is a comedy
Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs (Jane Jameson, #1) by Molly Harper 11/15


message 13: by ☀Rachael☀ (last edited Nov 13, 2013 06:07AM) (new)

☀Rachael☀ (jimbunni) NBC-
Duration: Month of October
Goal: Read 1 book for each of the 7 shows

1. Grimm-Curtsies & Conspiracies---- Gail Carriger
2. Law & Order- Black Heart ---- Holly Black
3. Parenthood- Red Glove ---- Holly Black
4. Revolution- The Lightning Thief ---- Rick Riordan
5. The Voice- Midnight Alley ---- Rachel Caine
6. Tonight Show- Hex Hall ---- Rachel Hawkins
7. Saturday Night Live- Long Live the Queen ---- Kate Locke

7/7
Midnight Alley (The Morganville Vampires, #3) by Rachel Caine Red Glove (Curse Workers, #2) by Holly Black Curtsies & Conspiracies (Finishing School, #2) by Gail Carriger The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1) by Rick Riordan Hex Hall (Hex Hall, #1) by Rachel Hawkins Black Heart (Curse Workers, #3) by Holly Black Long Live the Queen (The Immortal Empire, #3) by Kate Locke


message 14: by Jenn (new)

Jenn (engelsigh) | 16 comments November 1 to 30th

0/7

1. Grimm- Affliction
2. Law & Order- Read a book about law enforcement, or a book about lawyers or is based off a true story.
3. Parenthood- Read a book where at least 3 generations of the same family are mentioned, or set in California, or a book that has lots of families
4. Revolution- Read a post apocalyptic book, or is set in the future, or has a suborn female lead.
5. The Voice- Read a book with a competition, or is about a singer, or has an audition or interview.
6. Tonight Show- Read a part of a long running series, or has a night scene on the cover or has lot's of main characters.
7. Saturday Night Live- Read a book with segments such as an anthology, or is a comedy, or a book that has inspired other writers.


message 15: by Suzanne (last edited Nov 13, 2013 12:52PM) (new)

Suzanne (esmerelda1) | 2902 comments The Lost Challenges
November Cable Chanel Challenge- NBC
Duration:
11/1/2013 - 11/30/2013

Progress: 7 out of 7

1. Grimm- Read a paranormal book, or a has a detective as a main character, or has someone keeping secrets-
Gypsy Wind by Lisa Jackson - *** - 11/8/2013

2. Law & Order- Read a book about law enforcement, or a book about lawyers or is based off a true story-
Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron - ***** - 11/11/2013

3. Parenthood- Read a book where at least 3 generations of the same family are mentioned, or set in California, or a book that has lots of families-
Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn - ***** - 11/1/2013

4. Revolution- Read a post apocalyptic book, or is set in the future, or has a suborn female lead-
Angelfall by Susan Ee - ***** - 11/13/2013

5. The Voice- Read a book with a competition, or is about a singer, or has an audition or interview-
Someday, Someday, Maybe by Lauren Graham - ***** - 11/3/2013

6. Tonight Show- Read a part of a long running series, or has a night scene on the cover or has lot's of main characters-
Midnight in Austenland by Shannon Hale - ***** - 11/11/2013

7. Saturday Night Live- Read a book with segments such as an anthology, or is a comedy, or a book that has inspired other writers-
Prelude to Foundation by Isaac Asimov - *** - 11/12/2013

Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn Someday, Someday, Maybe by Lauren Graham Gypsy Wind by Lisa Jackson Midnight in Austenland (Austenland, #2) by Shannon Hale Dewey The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron Prelude to Foundation (Foundation Prequel, #1) by Isaac Asimov Angelfall (Penryn & the End of Days, #1) by Susan Ee


message 16: by Turtlefrog (last edited Nov 22, 2013 09:59AM) (new)

Turtlefrog NBC-
Duration: Month of November



1. Grimm- Read a paranormal book, or a has a detective as a main character, or has someone keeping secrets
Banished from Grace (Fall from Grace #1) by Aria Williams 11/7/13
2. Law & Order- Read a book about law enforcement, or a book about lawyers or is based off a true story.
3. Parenthood- Read a book where at least 3 generations of the same family are mentioned, or set in California, or a book that has lots of families
Beautiful Broken Rules (Broken, #1) by Kimberly Lauren 11/14/13
4. Revolution- Read a post apocalyptic book, or is set in the future, or has a suborn female lead.
Darkness Falls (Darkness Falls, #1) by Jessica Sorensen 11/19/13 (year 2031)
5. The Voice- Read a book with a competition, or is about a singer, or has an audition or interview.
6. Tonight Show- Read a part of a long running series, or has a night scene on the cover or has lot's of main characters.
7. Saturday Night Live- Read a book with segments such as an anthology, or is a comedy, or a book that has inspired other writers


message 17: by Penni (new)

Penni | 1292 comments Mod
I'm in:

NBC-
Duration: Month of November
Goal: Read 1 book for each of the 7 shows. Be sure to let us know which of the 3 options you chose.

Read 1/7.


1. Grimm- Read a paranormal book and has someone keeping secrets - Archangel's Storm
2. Law & Order- Read a book about law enforcement, or a book about lawyers or is based off a true story.
3. Parenthood- Read a book where at least 3 generations of the same family are mentioned, or set in California, or a book that has lots of families
4. Revolution- Read a post apocalyptic book, or is set in the future, or has a suborn female lead.
5. The Voice- Read a book with a competition, or is about a singer, or has an audition or interview.
6. Tonight Show- Read a part of a long running series, or has a night scene on the cover or has lot's of main characters.
7. Saturday Night Live- Read a book with segments such as an anthology, or is a comedy, or a book that has inspired other writers.

Archangel's Storm (Guild Hunter, #5) by Nalini Singh


message 18: by Dawn (Kat N Hat) (new)

Dawn (Kat N Hat) (katnhat) I meant stubborn. :)


message 19: by Connie N. (new)

Connie N. | 3804 comments I'm done early this month. Thanks for the fun and Happy Thanksgiving!

November Cable Channel-NBC
Timeframe: 11/1/13 to 11/30/13
7/7 Complete

Grimm - Detective as main character - Whiskey Sour by J.A. Konrath - 11/5/13 ♥♥♥♥♥

Law & Order - Law enforcement - The 5th Horseman by James Patterson - 11/13/13 ♥♥♥♥♥

Parenthood - At least 3 generations of same family mentioned - Beach Lane by Sherryl Woods - 11/6/13 ♥♥♥

Revolution - Stubborn female lead - The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. Valente - 11/7/13 ♥♥♥

The Voice - With an interview - The Hero by Robyn Carr - 11/13/13 ♥♥♥♥

Tonight Show - Night scene on cover - Robert B. Parker's Lullaby by Ace Atkins - 11/9/13 ♥♥♥♥

Saturday Night Live - Anthology - About Time: 12 Short Stories by Jack Finney - 11/2/13 ♥♥♥

Whiskey Sour (Jack Daniels Mystery, #1) by J.A. Konrath The 5th Horseman (Women's Murder Club #5) by James Patterson Beach Lane (Chesapeake Shores #7) by Sherryl Woods The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making (Fairyland, #1) by Catherynne M. Valente The Hero (Thunder Point, #3) by Robyn Carr Robert B. Parker's Lullaby (Spenser, #41) by Ace Atkins About Time Twelve Stories by Jack Finney


message 20: by Dawn (Kat N Hat) (new)

Dawn (Kat N Hat) (katnhat) 5/7 Done

1. Grimm- Read a paranormal book, or a has a detective as a main character, or has someone keeping secrets
2. Law & Order- Read a book about law enforcement, or a book about lawyers or is based off a true story.
3. Parenthood- 3 generations The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After, Julia Quinn 11/9/13 ★★★★★
4. Revolution- stubborn female lead A Rogue by Any Other Name, Sarah MacLean 11/14/13 ★★★★
5. The Voice- interview Heartless, Gail Carriger 11/9/13 ★★★
6. Tonight Show- lot's of main characters The Dragon Who Loved Me, G. A. Aiken 11/7/13 ★★★★
7. Saturday Night Live- Inspired other writers Twilight, Stephenie Meyer 11/3/13 ★★★


message 21: by Ezi (new)

Ezi Chinny (ezinwanyi) | 1882 comments post 3: read 5 of 7


message 22: by Marla (last edited Dec 04, 2013 06:53PM) (new)

 Marla | 3195 comments November Cable Channel Challenge - NBC
Duration: 11/1/13 - 11/30/13
Progress: 6/7 on 11/30/13
Completed: 12/4/13

1. Grimm - Read a paranormal book, or a has a detective as a main character, or has someone keeping secrets
Midnight Alley by Rachel Caine - paranormal and Claire keeps secrets even from her friends
2. Law & Order - Read a book about law enforcement, or a book about lawyers or is based off a true story.
The Keeper of Lost Causes by Jussi Adler-Olsen - law enforcement
3. Parenthood - Read a book where at least 3 generations of the same family are mentioned, or set in California, or a book that has lots of families
Jenny Pox by J.L. Bryan - lots of genealogy talk
4. Revolution - Read a post apocalyptic book, or is set in the future, or has a stubborn female lead.
Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead - Rose is one of the most stubborn female main characters ever
5. The Voice - Read a book with a competition, or is about a singer, or has an audition or interview.
Unhinged by Tempest C. Avery - audience/interview with Hades
6. Tonight Show - Read a part of a long running series, or has a night scene on the cover or has lot's of main characters.
The Gateway to Hell A Mike Shannon Novel by Ray Mileur by Ray Mileur - night scene on cover
7. Saturday Night Live - Read a book with segments such as an anthology, or is a comedy, or a book that has inspired other writers.
The Shadow Thieves by Anne Ursu - 27 chapters divided into 4 parts


message 23: by PepperP0t (new)

PepperP0t  | 2106 comments complete at msg 6


message 24: by Belkis (new)

Belkis (bminaya) Finished :) update message 12


message 25: by Lindy (new)

Lindy (lindylee) Pat wrote: "Dawn --

Is this really what you meant? suborn female lead.

or was it a typo?"


Done:

1. Dectective Parker, Robert B. Silent Night
2. Lawyers or enforcement Brennan, allison Cold Snap bk 7
3. 3 genrations / CA: Kinkade, Thomas On Christmas Eve
4. female lead woods, Sherryl A Slice of Heaven
5. singer Kingsb;ury, Karen Fifteen Minutes
6. long series Kinkade, Thomas A Wish for Christmas bk 10
7. Inspires Evans, Richard Paul Last Promise


message 26: by Dawn (Kat N Hat) (new)

Dawn (Kat N Hat) (katnhat) 6/7 Done**FAIL**

1. Grimm- Read a paranormal book One Lucky Vampire, Lynsay Sands 11/14/13 ★★★★
2. Law & Order- Read a book about law enforcement, or a book about lawyers or is based off a true story.
3. Parenthood- 3 generations The Bridgertons: Happily Ever After, Julia Quinn 11/9/13 ★★★★★
4. Revolution- stubborn female lead A Rogue by Any Other Name, Sarah MacLean 11/14/13 ★★★★
5. The Voice- interview Heartless, Gail Carriger 11/9/13 ★★★
6. Tonight Show- lot's of main characters The Dragon Who Loved Me, G. A. Aiken 11/7/13 ★★★★
7. Saturday Night Live- Inspired other writers Twilight, Stephenie Meyer 11/3/13 ★★★


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