Paranormal & Urban Fantasy, Monthly Group Reads discussion

Every month we will have a dual-themed challenge, and the minimum goal is to read 2 books (one from each theme). For more voracious readers, you can read more.

The challenges for December are:


1 - Read a book that has one of these themes on its cover:

- The color Red
- Father Frost / Santa Claus - a story featuring an old man, or any guy with a beard
- Mistletoe
- Xmas tree (Pine Tree)
- Angel, Star, Lights, Presents (or any other X-Mas decorations)
- Dreidels, Menorahs (or any other Hannukah type decorations)


2 - Read a book that has one of the following themes in it:

- Christmas Romance
- Winter Solstice (read a fairytale, a fantasy book or something about magic)
- Hanukkah (something Jewish about/by/featuring Jews)



To sign up, just simply pick your books and post it. Again, you can read only 2, 4, 6, etc, depending on your interest, time, book availability and reading speed.

Remember, this doesn't start until December, I am just posting early so people can get their books in time. Feel free to post your lists though!

Have fun reading!

All done - Good reads this month! :)


2/2

1. Xmas Theme Cvr: The Stupidest Angel: A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror, Version 2.0 by Christopher Moore 12/2 4★
2. Fairy Tale: Tithe by Holly Black 12/3 4★




↪ Challenge Completed @ 12/3/09

Happy Early Thanksgiving, ♥Trisha♥

I don't usually read Christmas type books but I think I actually own one (or maybe two) so I'm gonna give it a try.

1. Xmas Theme Cover: A Highlander Christmas by Janet Chapman 12/20

2. Magic: The Accidental Sorcerer by K.E. Mills 12/14



COMPLETED 12/20

I haven't done very well on my challenges for this month, and we're hoping to move next month before the holidays, so I'm not sure if I'll do much better in December. However, I've got a few books that should fit the challenge.

The Color Red - Broken by Kelley Armstrong
Christmas Romance - The Twilight Before Christmas by Christine Feehan
Winter Solstice - Haunted by Kelley Armstrong

I'm in! Here's my list....

1.Red Cover: Red by Jordan Summers

2.Christmas Romance: Holidays Are Hell Anthology

School ends in a couple of weeks so maybe I'll get some reading done!

I love Christmas and everything to do with it so I'm glad to join in on this challenge!

1 - Read a book that has one of these themes on its cover:

Color Red: Red Fire by Deidre Knight
Santa Claus: You Better Not Cry: Stories for Christmas by Augusten Burroughs
Mistletoe: Wolfsbane and Mistletoe by Charlaine Harris
Christmas Tree: A Dog Named Christmas by Greg Kincaid
Christmas Decoration: The Wicked and the Wondrous by Christine Feehan

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2 - Read a book that has one of the following themes in it:

Christmas Romance: The Shadows of Christmas Past by Christine Feehan
Winter Solstice: The Legend of Holly Claus by Brittney Ryan

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1.Color Red:The Devil's Due by Jenna Black


2.Winter Solstice:The Once and Future King by T.H. White


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If we get done with the books that we initially list, can we add others to this list if we want?

1 - Read a book that has one of these themes on its cover:

Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman



2 - Read a book that has one of the following themes in it:

Rowling, J.K - The Tales of Beedle the Bard

DONE

1) A Kiss of Shadows (red cover)



2) not sure yet

1. A Highlander Christmas for my Christmas theme. Its also about the Winter Solstice, so does that count for two? Completed 12/10/09
2. Diana Gabaldon's An Echo in the Bonefor the Star cover. Its also about the Winter Solstice, give me another point! Completed 12/9/09
3. Ilona AndrewsOn the Edge for my RED cover - look at that hot car!
Read 12/19/09. P.S. Its a great book!

1/2 Done!

1.Red Cover: Red by Jordan Summers

2.Christmas Romance: Holidays Are Hell Anthology 12/14 ****

Don't forget, we have a contest this month based off this challenge!

If you are interested check out the contest here:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...

Christmas theme:
- Winter Solstice:
Sword of Darkness by Kinley Macgregor [Book 1, Lords of Avalon:] fin. 12-14-09

Argh, I keep reading books that don't belong to any challenges. I really need to catch up!

1 - Read a book that has one of these themes on its cover:

Color Red: Red Fire by Deidre Knight
Santa Claus: You Better Not Cry by Augusten Burroughs - 12/13 - ★ ★ - my review
Mistletoe: Wolfsbane and Mistletoe by Charlaine Harris
Christmas Tree: Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris
Christmas Decoration: The Wicked and the Wondrous by Christine Feehan

READ
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TO READ


2 - Read a book that has one of the following themes in it:

Christmas Romance: The Shadows of Christmas Past by Christine Feehan
Winter Solstice: The Legend of Holly Claus by Brittney Ryan

TO READ
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ALSO READ
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Read a book that has one of these themes on its cover: The color Red



Read a book that has one of the following themes in it:

1.Color Red:The Devil's Due by Jenna Black


2.Winter Solstice:The Once and Future King by T.H. White


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One down one to go. :P

Finding a Christmas book is difficult!
Color Red
Cosmic Hearts
by Kara Griffin
Holiday ThemeHoliday with a Vampire III Sundown\Nothing Says Christmas Like a Vampire\Unwrapped

I'm new to this group and I want to join in with the challenge but I'm going to cheat a little because I've all ready read some books this month that fit, I hope that's ok.

1. Red -

2. Magic - Would-Be Witch

And I'm going to read Angels' Blood .

1.Color Red:The Devil's Due by Jenna Black


2.Winter Solstice:The Once and Future King by T.H. White


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Done!:D

1. Color Red: Catching Fire
2. Winter Solstice The Chronicles of Narnia

So does it count if I read "All I want for christmas is a Vampire"

dammit dammit dammit... OK so I had every intention of doing this one, but couldn't find something for #2

2 - Read a book that has one of the following themes in it:

- Christmas Romance
- Winter Solstice (read a fairytale, a fantasy book or something about magic)
- Hanukkah (something Jewish about/by/featuring Jews)

everything I picked up with a Christmasy theme just didn't tickle my fancy.... plus I got a little involved in Armstrong's women of the otherworld series (read Stolen & Broken) and caught up on some older monthly reads like Nightwalker and Angel's Blood...

grrrrrrrrrr of course now I see some on here that look intriguing, but not sure I will have time to not only get to the library but then actually read it!!!

oh well there is always next month...

Yeah this one seemed to be harder then other challenges due to the themes.

I apologize if some of you found that you couldn't do the challenge because of that.

I actually read too slow lately to do the challenges and would happily take suggestions for future months so that I know what you guys are interested in :D

You can post suggestions here: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

Don't sweat them too much if you don't have time, they are supposed to be for fun :D

Archer wrote: "So does it count if I read "All I want for christmas is a Vampire"


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Yes :)

♥Tricia♥ wrote: "Archer wrote: "So does it count if I read "All I want for christmas is a Vampire"


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Yes :)

Cool I only have to read the one book.. WOO Hoo..
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I didn't specify it had to be two books so you caught me! lol

♥Tricia♥ wrote: "I didn't specify it had to be two books so you caught me! lol

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;) If there is a loop hole I can find one.. Thanks for the out.. I do suspect however that your on to me now and I wont get one off on ya again..

:)

This would be correct :P tee hee

♥Tricia♥ wrote: "This would be correct :P tee hee"

Figured.. :P

Jennifer "Book Huntress" wrote: "dammit dammit dammit... OK so I had every intention of doing this one, but couldn't find something for #2

2 - Read a book that has one of the following themes in it:

- Christmas Romance
- Winter..."

Not that I want the competition, Jennifer, but won't Angel's Blood count for magic, etc.? And maybe RED on the cover?

1 - Read a book that has one of these themes on its cover:

Color Red: Red Fire by Deidre Knight
Santa Claus: You Better Not Cry by Augusten Burroughs - 12/13 - ★ ★ - my review
Mistletoe: Wolfsbane and Mistletoe by Charlaine Harris
Christmas Tree: Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris - 12/22 - ★ - my review
Christmas Decoration: The Wicked and the Wondrous by Christine Feehan

READ
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2 - Read a book that has one of the following themes in it:

Christmas Romance: The Shadows of Christmas Past by Christine Feehan
Winter Solstice (Fantasy): Divine Misdemeanors by Laurell K. Hamilton - 12/7 - ★ - my review

READ


TO READ
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ALSO READ
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Cindi wrote: "Not that I want the competition, Jennifer, but won't Angel's Blood count for magic, etc.? And maybe RED on the cover? ."

I don't know, does it Tricia??? Yes it does have magic in it but not really the "Christmas/Winter Solstice" type that I had in mind...

Read a book that has one of these themes on its cover:- The color Red [image error] finished 12-14-2009

Read a book that has one of the following themes in it: - Christmas Romance

finished 12-20-2009

1. star on cover - Flesh Circus 12/13

2. winter solstice (winter romance, magic) - Shiver 12/25

2/2 Done!

1.Red Cover: Red by Jordan Summers 12/27 ****

2.Christmas Romance: Holidays Are Hell Anthology 12/14 ****

Friendly reminder about the contest running for December over here: PR UF December Contest

Finished..

Archer, what did you think about, All I want for Christmas is a vampire? Katt

Jennifer "Book Huntress" wrote: "Cindi wrote: "Not that I want the competition, Jennifer, but won't Angel's Blood count for magic, etc.? And maybe RED on the cover? ."

I don't know, does it Tricia??? Yes it does have magic in it..."

And oops I am so sorry I missed this post!

Yes it would count :D

Katt wrote: "Archer, what did you think about, All I want for Christmas is a vampire? Katt"

It took a bit to get into, but by the end I at least still respected the Author after giving it a title like that..