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2011 July Monthly Challenge: Participants Thread

Duration: July 1 - July 31
1/8
1. J is for July: Crave by J.R. Ward
2. Happy Birthday! Amy Pietan (8th July): Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
3. Geography: Virginia: The Man Within by Lora Leigh
4. USA Independence Day blue cover: Fear the Darkness by Sherrilyn Kenyon
6. Life's a Beach: set in Resort: Engaged to the Sheik
8. I Forgot Day (July 2): from old TBR shelf: Devil May Cry by Sherrilyn Kenyon
9. International Joke Day(July 1): funny book: The Accidental Demon Slayer by Angie Fox
10. My Choice: I am Number Four by Pittacus Lore









7/8
2. Happy Birthday to deesreads (July 8)
4. Independence Day-White Cover:
5. Bastille Day- French Author/Setting:
6. Life's a Beach:
7. Parent's Day: Sweetheart by Chelsea Cain
8. I Forgot Day:
9. International Joke Day:
10: Readers Choice:









0/8 Complete
J is for July: The Passage by Justin Cronin
Happy Birthday to Shell!:Faefever by Karen Marie Moning
USA Independence Day (July 4): From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris
Bastille Day (July 14): Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
Life's a Beach: Something Blue by Emily Griffin
I Forgot Day (July 2): Succubus Dreams by Richelle Mead
International Joke Day (July 1): Lean Mean Thirteen by Janet Evanovich
Reader's Choice: All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris









3/10
1. J is for July: Michael Flynn - The January Dancer
2. Happy Birthday!: Gail Carriger - Soulless
3. Geography: Virginia:
4. USA Independence Day (July 4):
5. Bastille Day (July 14):
6. Life's a Beach:
7. Parents' Day (July 24): Jennifer Crusie - Welcome To Temptation
8. I Forgot Day (July 2):
9. International Joke Day (July 1):
10. Reader's Choice:




1. J Book- James, Lorelei- Chasin' Eight
2. Happy Bday Kami!- Fade
3.
4. White Cover- Amazing Grace
5.
6. Beach Read- The Au Pairs
7. Parents' Day- Housewife for Rent/Husband for Hire
8. I Forgot Day- Two to Love
9. Joke Day- Sno Ho
10. Choice- Bridget









3/5
1. J is for July -
2. USA Independence Day (July 4)-
3. I Forgot Day (July 2) - Shadowland
4. International Joke Day (July 1) -
5. Reader's Choice -






0/10 Completed
01. J is for July: Title starts with J. Or author's first or last name starts with J.
Practice Makes Perfect by Julie James
02. Happy Birthday: July 5 - Happy Birthday Shell!
Sex, Lies, and Online Dating by Rachel Gibson
03. Geography: Author is from Virginia.
Her Irish Warrior by Michelle Willingham
04. USA Independence Day (July 4): Read a book with a red, white or blue cover.
Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas
OR
SEALed with a Kiss by Mary-Margret Daughtridge
05. Bastille Day (July 14): Read a book set in France. Or author born in/resides in France.
Beast by Judith Ivory
06. Life's a Beach: Read a book that could be considered a "Beach Read".
13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson
07. Parents' Day (July 24): Read a book in which the hero &/or heroine has children.
TBD
08. I Forgot Day: Read a book that has been on your TBR shelf at least 90 days.
Scotsman by Juliana Garnett
09. International Joke Day: Read a book that makes you laugh.
Baby, I'm Yours by Susan Andersen
10. Reader's Choice:
Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh











0/8 Read
J for July: Witness in Death by J.D. Robb
Happy B-Day Amanda! The Fairy Godmother by Mercedes Lackey
4th of July: Vampire in Atlantis by Alyssa Day
Beach Read: Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacey
Parent's Day: The Nerd Who Loved Me by Vicki Lewis Thompson
I Forgot Day: Kissing Sin by Keri Arthur
Joke Day: Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovich
My Choice: TBD








2/5 read
1. J is for July:
2. Happy Birthday to me!:
3. Geography: Virginia:
4. USA Independence Day:
5. Bastille Day (July 14):
6. Life's a Beach:
7. Parents' Day (July 24):
8. I Forgot Day (July 2):
9. International Joke Day(July 1): The Off Season by Catherine Gilbert Murdock
10. My Choice:



0/10 read
1. J is for July: What To Do With Lore by Jade Archer
2. Happy Birthday, Pamela!: Living Dead in Dallas
3. Geography: Man Candy
4. USA Independence Day: The White Knight
5. Bastille Day: Clean Slate
6. Life's a Beach: We're Both Straight, Right?
7. Parents' Day: Dream Mate
8. I Forgot Day: The Letter Z
9. International Joke Day: Somebody Killed His Editor
10. Reader's Choice: Bareback Cowboy

Of course, I'm in - I'll work my list out soon.

0/5 Completed
1. J Author The Black Lyon by Jude Deveraux
4. July 4th (white) Lord Satan's Bride by Anne Stuart
6. Life's a B.... Shanna by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss (# 274 on Chick Lit for the Beach)
7. Parent Coming Up Roses by Catherine Anderson
10. My Pick High Country Bride (McKettrick Cowboys, #1) by Linda Lael Miller





List subject to change ;)

2. Happy Birthday!: Shattered: A Daughter's Regret - Melody Carlson
3. Geography (Virginia): Unbroken - Laura Hillenbrand
4. USA Independence Day: 13 Little Blue Envelopes - Maureen Johnson
5. Bastille Day (July 14): The Last Little Blue Envelope - Maureen Johnson
6. Life's a Beach: We'll Always Have Summer - Jenny Han
7. Parents' Day (July 24): Safe Haven - Nicholas Sparks
8. I Forgot Day (July 2): Belong to Me - Marisa de los Santos
9. International Joke Day(July 1): Shopaholic Ties the Knot - Sophie Kinsella
10. My Choice: Waiting For You - Susane Colasanti











2. July B-Day: (Happy Bday Meagan July 2) Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs
3. Geography-Virginia: Cat of the Century by Rita Mae Brown
4. USA Independence Day: The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan
5. Bastille Day: The French Blue by Richard W. Wise
6. Life's A Beach: The Paris Wife by Paula McLain
7. Parent's Day: St. Patrick's Day Murder by Leslie Meier
8. I Forgot Day: Body Movers by Stephanie Bond
9. International Joke Day: Motor Mouth by Janet Evanovich
10. Reader's Choice: Succubus Dreams by Richelle Mead


0/3
Starts with a J - The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
It's My Birthday - Moab Is My Washpot by Stephen Fry
Miss Independent - Another One Bites the Dust by Jennifer Rardin
Virginia Plain - I got nothin'
Bonjour Mes Ami - The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
No Budgie Smugglers! - Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich
Parent Trap - Working on it!
Where did that come from? - Jack and Jill by James Patterson
Laugh dammit - Undead and Unpopular by MaryJanice Davidson
What I Feel Like - The Sweet Scent of Blood by Suzanne McLeod

1. "J": Ladies Prefer Rogues - Janet Chapman
2. Bday "15" (Sandy): Hell, Yeah - Carolyn Brown
3. Virginia: At Grave's End - Jeanine Frost
4. USA July 4: Lover Unleashed - J.R. Ward
5. Bastille Day: The Lily Brand - Sandra Schwab
6. Life's A Beach: Full Tilt - Janet Evanovich
7. Parent's Day: Amazon Ink - Lori Devoti
8. I Forgot Day: The Darkest Passion - Gena Showalter
9. Int'l Joke Day: Foetal Attraction - Kathy Lette
10. Choice: Torment - Lauren Kate











1. J is for July: Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis
2. Happy Birthday: No Rest for the Wicked
4. USA Independence Day (July 4): Catch Of The Day
6. Life's a Beach:Then Came You
7. Parents' Day (July 24): Shelter Mountain
8. I Forgot Day (July 2): Line of Scrimmage
9. International Joke Day (July 1): Undead and Undermined
10. Reader's Choice: Vision Impossible

10/10 Completed
1. J is for July - The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley 07/17**
2. Happy B-day Judithe - Blaze of Memory by Nalini Singh 07/07***
3. Geography - At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost 07/08****
4. USA Independence Day (July 4) - An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn 07/09*****
5. Bastille Day (July 14) - Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins 07/12*
6. Life's a Beach - Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas 07/11*****
7. Parents' Day (July 24) - A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks 07/05*****
8. I Forgot Day (July 2) - Faefever by Karen Marie Moning 07/03*****
9. International Joke Day (July 1) - Undead and Unreturnable by MaryJanice Davidson 07/15***
10. Reader's Choice - Logan by Linda Lael Miller 07/10***

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4.July 4th yay for blue...Smitten 7/15
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6.life's a beach....THE SHEIKH'S IMPETUOUS LOVE-SLAVE by Marguerite Kaye 7/30
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8.I forgot day....Highlander in Her Dreams 7/8
9.A book that makes you laugh...Improper English 7/28
10.Reader's Choice...One Magic Moment 7/24

My list so far is:
1. J is for July: A Kiss at Midnight by Eloisa James
2. Happy Birthday!: (Brenda) A Creed in Stone Creek (Montana Creeds #5) by Linda Lael Miller
3. Geography: The Marriage Bargain by Diane Perkins
4. USA Independence Day (July 4): Seduce Me at Sunrise (The Hathaways #2) by Lisa Kleypas
5. Bastille Day (July 14): Beast by Judith Ivory
6. Life's a Beach: Dance Upon the Air (Three Sisters Island #1) by Nora Roberts
7. Parents' Day (July 24): Everyday, Average Jones by Suzanne Brockmann
8. I Forgot Day (July 2): Swan for the Money (Meg Langslow #11) by Donna Andrews
9. International Joke Day (July 1): Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovich
10. Reader's Choice: The First Love Cookie Club by Lori Wilde

1. J is for July: Crave by J.R. Ward
2. Happy Birthday Melanie!: Play Dirty by Pamela O'Clare
3. I Forgot Day (July 2): Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley
4. International Joke Day (July 1): Crush on You by Christie Ridgway
5. Reader's Choice: Silent Scream by Karen Rose






0/10 Completed
1. J is for July: Read a book that starts with "J." Or, read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "J."
2. Happy Birthday!: Hot Finish by Erin McCarthy. Happy Birthday Sandy!
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Virginia.
4. USA Independence Day (July 4): Read a book with a red, white, or blue cover; or, read a book (fiction or non-fiction) about the American Revolution.
5. Bastille Day (July 14): Read a book set in France, or whose author was born in or resides in France; or, read a book (fiction or non-fiction) about the French Revolution.
6. Life's a Beach: The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella.
7. Parents' Day (July 24): Read a book in which the hero and/or heroine has children.
8. I Forgot Day (July 2):The Darkest Lie by Gena Showalter.
9. International Joke Day (July 1): Read a book that makes you laugh.
10. Reader's Choice: This one's up to you!

09/09 Completed - Updated 07.31











2011 July Monthly Challenge
Duration: July 1 ~ July 31
0/10 Read
1. J is for...: Just Like Heaven by Julia Quinn
2. Happy Birthday Charlotte!: Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione
3. Virginia is for Lovers: My Lord and Spymaster by Joanna Bourne
4. The Power of Blue: Lover Unleashed by J.R. Ward
5. Vive La France: The Forbidden Rose by Joanna Bourne
6. Life's a Beach: Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacey
7. Parent's Day: Until Now... by Denise Skelton
8. Oh Yeah...: Devil's Bride by Stephanie Laurens
9. That's Some Funny Sh*t: How To Marry a Millionaire Vampire
10. Pick it For Me: TBD










1. J author - The Proposition by Judith Ivory
2. Birthday (Kami) - Heartless by Gail Carriger
3. Virginia - The Spymaster's Lady by Joanna Bourne
4. Red/White/Blue - Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn
5. France - Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
6. Beach Read - If the Shoe Fits by Stephanie Rowe
7. Hero/Heroine w/ Kids - Rules of Surrender by Christina Dodd
8. TBR > 90 days - Shadowflame by Dianne Sylvan
9. Funny Book - English as a Second Language by Megan Crane
10. My Choice - Hot Shot by Susan Elizabeth Phillips











1. J is for July:
2. Happy Birthday!:
3. Geography: Virginia:
4. USA Independence Day (July 4):
5. Bastille Day (July 14):
6. Life's a Beach:
7. Parents' Day (July 24):
8. I Forgot Day (July 2):
9. International Joke Day (July 1):
10. Reader's Choice:

1. J is for July: Calista's Men by Jory Strong
2. Happy Birthday!: Hotter Than Wildfire by Lisa Marie Rice (Happy Birthday, Stephanie!
3. Geography (Virginia): Dead Ringer by Mary Burton
4. USA Independence Day: Never Look Back by Linda Lael Miller
5. Bastille Day: French Twist by Roxanne St. Claire
6. Life's a Beach: Don't Look Now by Linda Lael Miller
7. Parents' Day: Daring Moves by Linda Lael Miller
8. I Forgot Day: Deadly Dreams by Kylie Brant
9. International Joke Day: Charmed by Beth Ciotta
10. Reader's Choice: One Last Look by Linda Lael Miller











0 of 10 Complete!
1. Starts with “J”: A Lot Like Love by Julie James
2. Happy Birthday Nikki (25)!: Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts
3. Virginia: Remember Me: Book One of The Rosewood Trilogy by Laura Moore (set in Virginia)
4. Red, White & Blue: Up Close and Dangerous by Linda Howard (blue)
5. French Revolution: Ruthless by Anne Stewart (set in France)
6. Beachy: SEALed with a Kiss by Mary-Margret Daughtridge (hot body and beach on cover)
7. Parents: Against the Wind by Kat Martin (mother)
8. Dusty Book: Industrial Magic by Kelley Armstrong (on since 9/2009)
9. Funny: Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovitch (funny)
10. Reader's Choice: Logan by Linda Lael Miller
To Read:










Complete:

6/8
1. J is for July: The Devil Inside by Jenna Black --done 7-3-11
2. Happy Birthday! (Happy Birthday To Shannon!): Mind Games by Carolyn Crane --Done 7-6-11
4. USA Independence Day (July 4): American Vampire by Jennifer Armintrout
6. Life's a Beach: Two for the Dough by by Janet Evanovich
7. Parents' Day (July 24): The Better Part of Darkness by Kelly Gay --done 7-3-11
8. I Forgot Day (July 2): Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison -- Done 7-15-11
9. International Joke Day (July 1): You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister -- Done 7-10-11
10. Reader's Choice: Grave Dance by Kalayna Price -- done 7-17-11









4/5 July 1-31, 2011 Monthly Challenge
1. J is for July:
2. Happy Birthday! (Happy Birthday Terri!): The Distant Hours by Kate Morton ** had to switch, cause just could NOT get into the other book.
6. Life's a Beach:
8. I Forgot Day (July 2):
9. International Joke Day (July 1):


















RRRC 2011 July Monthly Challenge
Read: 0/10
1. J for July: Jane's Warlord by Angela Knight
2. Happy Birthday to Me: Zinnia by Jayne Castle
3. Virginia: Desire Untamed by Pamela Palmer
4. Independence Day: Survivor In Death by J.D. Robb
5. Bastille Day: Damien by Jacquelyn Frank
6. Life's A Beach: Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts
7. Parent's Day: Born to Bite by Lynsay Sands
8. I Forget Day: Elijah by Jacquelyn Frank
9. International Joke Day: Hungry for You by Lynsay Sands
10. Reader's Choice: Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews











0/3 completed
1.) J is for July: Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini
4.) Red, White & Blue: Hereafter by Tara Hudson
10.) Reader's Choice: Tiger's Quest by Colleen Houck




10/10 Completed
1. J is for July:
2. Happy Birthday!Cathy!
3. Geography: Virginia:
4. USA Independence Day (July 4):
5. Bastille Day (July 14):
6. Life's a Beach:
7. Parents' Day (July 24):
8. I Forgot Day (July 2):
9. International Joke Day (July 1):
10. Reader's Choice:

3/3 completed
1. J is for July:
4. Independence Day- Read a book with a red, white, or blue cover:
10. Reader's Choice:




2011 July Monthly Challenge
Progress: 0/10
1. J is for July: Fool Moon by Jim Butcher
2. Happy Birthday Katie! Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward
3. Geography (Virginia):
4. USA Independence Day: Black Ice by Anne Stuart
5. Bastille Day (July 14): Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
6. Life's a Beach: The Beach Trees by Karen White
7. Parents' Day (July 24): Principal of Love by Patricia McLinn
8. I Forgot Day (July 2): Kushiel's Chosen by Jacqueline Carey
9. International Joke Day (July 1):
10. Reader's Choice: July PIFM

Challenge duration: July 1 - July 31
0/5
1. J is for July:Lover Mine by J.R. Ward
2. Happy Birthday!: Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
3. Virginia.
4. USA Independence Day (July 4):Born of IceSherrilyn Kenyon
5. France:
6. Life's a Beach: One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
7.Dark Celebration by Christine Feehan
8.I Forgot Day (July 2) Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan
9.International Joke Day (July 1):Zombies Sold Separatelyby Cheyenne McCray
10.
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A big THANK YOU to those who contributed to the Suggestions Thread!
This thread will be for participants to post their lists and track their progress.
The Suggestions and Helpful Hints thread can be found here: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/5...
1. J is for July: Read a book that starts with "J." Or, read a book whose author's first or last name starts with "J."
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a July birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose "day" falls on the same "day" as yours. If no one has the same day, choose someone with the closest day to yours.
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3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Virginia.
4. USA Independence Day (July 4): Read a book with a red, white, or blue cover; or, read a book (fiction or non-fiction) about the American Revolution.
5. Bastille Day (July 14): Read a book set in France, or whose author was born in or resides in France; or, read a book (fiction or non-fiction) about the French Revolution.
6. Life's a Beach: Read a book that could be considered a "Beach Read." (Below are some lists to give you some ideas, but you're not required to choose from these lists.)
href="http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/59... Lit for the Beach
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href="http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/famil... Housekeeping: 10 Beach Reads
7. Parents' Day (July 24): Read a book in which the hero and/or heroine has children.
8. I Forgot Day (July 2): Read a book that has been on your TBR shelf for at least 90 days. If you don't have a TBR shelf, read a book you have been meaning to read.
9. International Joke Day (July 1): Read a book that makes you laugh.
10. Reader's Choice: This one's up to you!
Challenge duration: July 1 - July 31
You may choose 3, 5, 8 or 10 categories depending on your reading speed, books availability, and/or time commitment.
When posting your challenge progress, please be sure to indicate the date on which you finished the book.
Enjoy your July reading!