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April 2011 Challenge – Earthly Fools



Rules: 2 book that are on the more humorous side or are chick-lit (in honor of April Fool’s Day). 2 books that have “earth” tones on the cover (green, brown, yellow) or that look “earthy” (in honor of Earth Day, April 22nd. And of course 2 books of your choice for a total of 6 books.

Duration: April 1-30th

I'm in!

I'm in
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2 book that are on the more humorous side or are chick-lit
1 Vampire Mine Kerrelyn Sparks
2 Plum Spooky Janet Evanovich

2 books that have “earth” tones on the cover (green, brown, yellow)
3 Harvest Hunting Yasmine Galenorn
4 Dangerous Highlander Donna Grant

2 books of your choice
5 Lover Unleashed J.R Ward
6 Eternal Rider Larissa Ione

I'm in too. I'll post my list as soon as I go through my books.

I'm in too, I'll post my list when I have it together!

Ooooh, I could so accomplish this one...but I've been telling myself no challenges/group reads in April. I'll have to seriously think about this.

0/6 Completed This is what I have for right now, as any other month I may change it, and I AM planning on cheating just a little this month, I REALLY need to read Outlander, but know it’ll take a good chunk of the month to read, so I’m going to count it as two books (that’s assuming I stick with it of course! LOL)

Earthly Fools
1 – Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin
2 – Vampire Mine by Kerrelyn Sparks
3 – Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright and David Leslie Johnson
4 – To Tame a Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning
5 – Outlander by Diana Gabaldon (counting as 2 books, 800+ pages!)
6 – Outlander by Diana Gabaldon (counting as 2 books, 800+ pages!)

Megan wrote: "0/6 Completed This is what I have for right now, as any other month I may change it, and I AM planning on cheating just a little this month, I REALLY need to read Outlander, but know it’ll take a ..."

I have a copy of Something Borrowed, you'll have to let me know if I should move it up in my TBR list.

0/6 read



1. One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
2. Undead and Unemployed by Maryjanice Davidson
3. Lust by Charlotte Featherstone
4. The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe
5. Iron Crowned by Richelle Mead
6. The Vampire Voss by Colleen Gleason

I'll let you know how I like Something Borrowed. I'm trying to fit it in before the movie comes out! LOL!

Michelle, I have been meaning to read and even went to the library for it last week. Alas, it was checked out. I hope you enjoy !!!

Lisa Kay wrote: "Michelle, I have been meaning to read and even went to the library for it last week. Alas, it was checked out. I hope you enjoy [bookcover:One for the Money|6853..."

Those are 2 books (amongst many!) that I've been meaning to read for a very long time. So, I'm really looking forward to reading them.

0/6 Completed

1. Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie
2. Since You're Leaving Anyway, Take Out the Trash by Dixie Cash
3. The Iron Dukeby Meljean Brooks
4. The Magician's Nephewby C.S. Lewis
5. Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
6. Slave to Sensationby Nalini Singh

maybe I'm in on this one. I don't know yet. I'm not a big fan of romantic comed novels and can't stand chick lit. LOL So not sure I'll do this one or not since I don't llike to do them unless I think I can do all of the books.

We can do a maybe? Okay, I'm obviously thinking about this one b/c I just ordered some books off betterworldbooks.com

♡Books that are on the more humorous side or are chick-lit:
1.
2.
♡ Books that have “earth” tones on the cover (green, brown, yellow):
3. The Smoke Thief
4. Garden Spells
♡ Books of your choice:
5. The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie
6. The Serpent Prince

1. 2.

Lisa Kay wrote: "We can do a maybe? Okay, I'm obviously thinking about this one b/c I just ordered some books off betterworldbooks.com

♡Books that are on the more humorous side or are chick-lit:
1.
2.
♡ Books th..."


Ok. One, I loved The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie. I really hope you like it. I'm not sure but I think the 3rd book in Highland Pleasures series will be out this summer, and I can't wait to get it. And two, I am psyched to see that you're also going to read The Smoke Thief! Were you able to finally get it from the library?

Nope. I caved. *sigh* All those were ordered off betterworldbooks.com This challenge is how I justified doing so. LOL!

Lisa Kay wrote: "Nope. I caved. *sigh* All those were ordered off betterworldbooks.com This challenge is how I justified doing so. LOL!"

LOL! I have to check out betterworldbooks. I've only bought books from them through amazon's marketplace, but I hear they have all sorts of deals on their actual website.

Yes, Michelle. Two of the books I bought were from the bargain bin. They don't always have a used book of what you might want, but they'll have a new one.

Okay, I'm still a maybe, but I think I've found my chick-lit books. They are by Pamela Morsi; an author who used to write great small-town historical romances, but left the genre. So, I think I can get the first two from the library, not in download but paperback. Am I the only one who hates to pay library fines when they could be buying books?

♡Books that are on the more humorous side or are chick-lit:
1.Bitsy's Bait and BBQ
2.Red's Hot Honky-Tonk Bar
♡ Books that have “earth” tones on the cover (green, brown, yellow):
3. The Smoke Thief
4. Garden Spells
♡ Books of your choice:
5. The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie
6. The Serpent Prince

Lisa Kay wrote: "Okay, I'm still a maybe, but I think I've found my chick-lit books. They are by Pamela Morsi; an author who used to write great small-town historical romances, but left the genre. ..."

I know its silly and indulgent, but I prefer to buy my books instead of using the library. In the past, I've been so bad with returning books or movies on time that I'm embarrassed when I finally pay the fine. I recently found a library book that I borrowed 18 yrs ago when I was cleaning out the closet..... shame on me.

LMAO Michelle!!

Michelle & Megan, Me LMAO too! But I shouldn't too hard; I probably have one buried also!

0/6

Getting closer to a commitment. Still dithering over my chick-lit choices; however, the last four books I’ve already purchased.


♡Books that are on the more humorous side or are chick-lit:
1.Bitsy's Bait and BBQ or Obsession, Deceit, and Really Dark Chocolate
2.Red's Hot Honky-Tonk Bar, by Pamela Morsi Or maybe something by Sherryl Woods.
♡ Books that have “earth” tones on the cover (green, brown, yellow):
3. The Smoke Thief
4. Garden Spells
♡ Books of your choice:
5. The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie
6. The Serpent Prince

Lisa Kay, I wish I were reading Lord Ian Mackenzie for the first time! I really enjoyed that one!

Ok, I'm in. Hopefully, I won't bomb out this month! LOL

Hi Ladies, It's spring ... new beginings. I've been away for a while. But still reading. So I think I will join you'all with the April challenge. So I'm in too. List follows ...

Earthly Fools

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LIST
Humorous or Chick-lit
1 Darkfever
2 This Side of the Grave

“Earth” Tones Covers (green, brown, yellow)
3 Hunger Untamed
4 Lean on Me

Reader's Choice
5 Eternal Rider
6 Entice Me at Twilight

Gigi! It is sooooo good! I do the same thing when I see someone reading one of my favorites. Envy washes over me, but also a sence of happiness for them. There is something about the discovery of a wonderful book; the warmth to your spirit that comes over you. Seeing the characters develop before your eyes, as the plot thickens, while the H/H fall in love…ahhhh. Satisfaction!
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April 2011 Challenge – Earthly Fools

Rules: 2 book that are on the more humorous side or are chick-lit (in honor of April Fool’s Day). 2 books that have “earth” tones on the cover (green, brown, yellow) or that look “earthy” (in honor of Earth Day, April 22nd. And of course 2 books of your choice for a total of 6 books.

Duration: April 1-30th Participants: 9

CaroB- 0/6
Carolyn F. – 0/6
Cher- 0/6
Gigi – 0/6
Lisa Kay – 0/6
Megan – 0/6
Michelle – 0/6
Patty – 0/6
Ruth- 0/6


Total books read in this challenge so far: 0

Please re-post your list after every update. Updates will occur every Sunday.

Also, please have your total at the top of your post (example 1/6 books read). Striking out the books you have read is also helpful and/or dating them also helps!

Happy Reading!

If a book is not in the group bookshelf, please add it! Thank you!

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6/6
funny
1.Wedding Belles*** 1/2 04/04
2.Eleven on Top***1/2 reread 04/02
earth tone cover
3.River Marked**** 04/09
4.Nobody's Fool*** 04/08
choice
5.Live Wire*** 04/06
6.Invincible*** 04/09

Lisa Kay wrote: "
Gigi! It is sooooo good! I do the same thing when I see someone reading one of my favorites. Envy washes over me, but also a since of happin..."

LOL! I totally agree! I love Ian! I wish there were more H/h's like that one...a little less typical.

PS. Love your spoilers by the way! LOL

Lord Ian is sooooo intense. But I like it!

Glad you like my spoilers. (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)]

ROFLMAO!!!!!

1/6 Completed

Earthly Fools
1 – Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin
2 – Vampire Mine by Kerrelyn Sparks
3 – Red Riding Hood by Sarah Blakley-Cartwright and David Leslie Johnson *04/01
4 – To Tame a Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning
5 – Outlander by Diana Gabaldon (counting as 2 books, 800+ pages!)
6 – Outlander by Diana Gabaldon (counting as 2 books, 800+ pages!)

0/6

April
1. Something About You by Julie James
2. Anyone But You by Jennifer Crusie
Earthy
3. Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
4.
My choice
5.
6.

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One down, so I guess I'm committed. Still dithering over my second chick-lit choice; however, the last four books I’ve already purchased.


♡Books that are on the more humorous side or are chick-lit:
1. 16 Lighthouse Road ★★★★ - finished 4/2
2. Bitsy's Bait and BBQ or Obsession, Deceit, and Really Dark Chocolate or Red's Hot Honky-Tonk Bar, by Pamela Morsi Or maybe something by Sherryl Woods.
♡ Books that have “earth” tones on the cover (green, brown, yellow):
3. The Smoke Thief
4. Garden Spells
♡ Books of your choice:
5. The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie - currently reading
6. The Serpent Prince

April 2011 Challenge – Earthly Fools

Rules: 2 book that are on the more humorous side or are chick-lit (in honor of April Fool’s Day). 2 books that have “earth” tones on the cover (green, brown, yellow) or that look “earthy” (in honor of Earth Day, April 22nd. And of course 2 books of your choice for a total of 6 books.

Duration: April 1-30th Participants: 9

CaroB- 0/6
Carolyn F. – 0/6
Cher- 0/6
Gigi – 0/6
Lisa Kay – 1/6
Megan – 1/6
Michelle – 0/6
Patty – 0/6
Ruth- 0/6


Total books read in this challenge so far: 2

Please re-post your list after every update. Updates will occur every Sunday.

Also, please have your total at the top of your post (example 1/6 books read). Striking out the books you have read is also helpful and/or dating them also helps!

Happy Reading!

If a book is not in the group bookshelf, please add it! Thank you!

1/6

2 book that are on the more humorous side or are chick-lit
1 Vampire Mine Kerrelyn Sparks
2 Plum Spooky Janet Evanovich 4/2

2 books that have “earth” tones on the cover (green, brown, yellow)
3 Harvest Hunting Yasmine Galenorn
4 Dangerous Highlander Donna Grant

2 books of your choice
5 Lover Unleashed J.R Ward
6 Eternal Rider Larissa Ione



read

1/6

April
1. Something About You by Julie James
2. Anyone But You by Jennifer Crusie
Earthy
3. Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen4/4
4.
My choice
5.
6.

2/6

2 book that are on the more humorous side or are chick-lit
1 Vampire Mine Kerrelyn Sparks
2 Plum Spooky Janet Evanovich 4/2

2 books that have “earth” tones on the cover (green, brown, yellow)
3 Harvest Hunting Yasmine Galenorn
4 Dangerous Highlander Donna Grant

2 books of your choice
5 Lover Unleashed J.R Ward
6 Eternal Rider Larissa Ione 4/5


read

Michelle wrote: "April 2011 Challenge – Earthly Fools

Rules: 2 book that are on the more humorous side or are chick-lit (in honor of April Fool’s Day). 2 books that have “earth” tones on the cover (green, brown..."

Michelle - how do you add books to the bookshelf and what does this mean?

Caro B., I'll answer, if you like.


Look on this screen, the upper right hand corner, near our group logo.
You'll see the list: group home, bookshelf, discussion, etc.
Click on bookshelf, hyperlinking you to the next screen.
When you get to the next page, look to the left where you can add a book in the enter field. Don't worry about adding one that is already entered. You will be able to tell on the next pages.
This adds books to the group's bookshelf, not your personal ones.

Thanks Lisa.

Thanks Lisa!!

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2 book that are on the more humorous side or are chick-lit
1 Vampire Mine Kerrelyn Sparks 4/6
2 Plum Spooky Janet Evanovich 4/2

2 books that have “earth” tones on the cover (green, brown, yellow)
3 Harvest Hunting Yasmine Galenorn
4 Dangerous Highlander Donna Grant

2 books of your choice
5 Lover Unleashed J.R Ward
6 Eternal Rider Larissa Ione 4/5


read

1/6 Completed

1. Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie
2. Since You're Leaving Anyway, Take Out the Trash by Dixie Cash
3. The Iron Dukeby Meljean Brooks
4. The Magician's Nephewby C.S. Lewis
5. Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
6. Slave to Sensationby Nalini Singh

CaroB wrote: "1/6 Completed

1. Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie
2. Since You're Leaving Anyway, Take Out the Trash by Dixie Cash
3. The Iron Dukeby Meljean Brooks
4. The Magician's Nephewby C.S. Lewis
5. Water for El..."

How did you like Slave to Sensation?

Michelle, I absolutely loved it! I've been hearing about it for a while, know I'm a bit late to jump on the bandwagon, but I sometimes find fantasy romance hard to get into. Not so with this book, it just sucked me right in!

CaroB wrote: "Michelle, I absolutely loved it! I've been hearing about it for a while, know I'm a bit late to jump on the bandwagon, but I sometimes find fantasy romance hard to get into. Not so with this book, ..."

I'm only up to book 4, but so far I think Slave to Sensation is my favorite in the series. That, or Caressed by Ice which is book 3. I can't wait to see what you think about the rest of the series.

1/6 read



1. One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
2. Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas*****
3. Lust by Charlotte Featherstone
4. The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe
5. Iron Crowned by Richelle Mead
6. The Vampire Voss by Colleen Gleason