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Thursday, January 1, 2015

FULL HOUSE READING CHALLENGE 2015

FULL HOUSE READING CHALLENGE 2015

Hosted by Book Date

See rules and sign up post HERE.

Challenge = Complete the card below. You can do it in any order you wish. You are allowed "one free exchange", if there is something on the square you really dislike you may change it to something of your choice. Once you have played this free choice that is it. Mention the exchange in the final summary post.

This looks like fun and should overlap well with my TBR challenges. :-)

BY THE WAY - HERE IS A SHOUT OF "THANKS" to Kathryn at Book Date. I saw most (if not all) of the challenges I have chosen this year at her blog.

2015 Audiobook Challenge

2015 Audiobook Challenge

hosted by Hot Listens and The Book Nympho

Sign up and rules are found HERE.

The goal is to find a new love for audios or to outdo yourself by listening to more audios in 2015 than you did in 2014. I listened to 63 audios in 2014 so my goal will be:

Marathoner (Look Ma No Hands) 50+

Wednesday, December 31, 2014

The TBR Double Dog Dare

The TBR Double Dog Dare

Hosted by James Reads Books

Full rules can be found HERE.

James says that The TBR Double Dog Dare is not really a reading challenge but a dare.
All you have to do to win the TBR Double Dog Dare is to read only from your TBR pile between January 1 and April 1.
I think this may be the hardest for me to achieve if it wasn't for the "exceptions.". Fortunately the rules, or non-rules, are flexible and you can exempt review books, arcs and book club books. With those exceptions I certainly have enough books to meet this dare. I even realized I have many Audible titles on my TBR that I can read during this three months too. I do expect overlap with other TBR and Audio challenges. :-)

I have been mindful of reading for COYER (and TBR DOUBLE DARE) so that other than selecting two audible books per month from my automatic subscription I have purchased NO books since December. I have only added six NetGalley books and six review books since the beginning of January. So, except for free Kindle books I have done well reading from my own TBR piles!

JANUARY

Book Review: Shopping for Time: How to Do It All and NOT Be Overwhelmed by Carolyn Mahaney, Nicole Mahaney Whitacre, Kristin Chesemore, Janelle Bradshaw; Nonfiction, Motivational; my rating 4.5.
Book Review: Only Enchanting, A Survivors' Club Novel by Mary Balogh; Historical Romance; my rating 4.75.

Audible Book Review: 25 Perfect Days by Mark Tullius; Sci Fi, Dystopian; my rating 3.75. (This one might be better in text.)

Audible Book Review: FREE: The Jester (A Riyria Chronicles Tale) Written by Michael J. Sullivan; Fantasy; my rating 4.5.

Book Review and Giveaway: Amish White Christmas Pie by Wanda E. Brunstetter; Amish, Christian Fiction; my rating 3.75.

Audio Book Review: The Eighth Day by Michael O'Neal; Thriller, Action Adventure, YA; my rating 4.0.

Book Review: Exodus 2022 by Kenneth G. Bennett; Sci Fi Thriller; my rating 4.25.

AudioBook Review: Time and Again: Book 1 in the History Mystery Series by Deborah Heal; Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Time Travel; my rating 4.0.

Book Review: 'Tis The Season: Under the Christmas Tree\Midnight Confessions\Backward Glance by Robyn Carr; Contemporary Romance, Small Town; my rating 4.5.

Book Review: Starship Blackbeard by Michael Wallace; Sci Fi, Action Adventure; my rating 4.75.

Book Review: Just in Time for a Highlander (Sirens of the Scottish Borderlands) by Gwyn Cready; Time Travel, Highlander; my rating 4.0.

Book Review: The Founders' Plot by Frank Victoria; Political Thriller; my rating 4.25.

Book Review: Hawk (The Quiet Professionals, Book 2) by Ronie Kendig; Military Romance, Christian; my rating 4.25.

FEBRUARY

Book Review: Enchanted by Alethea Kontis; Fantasy, Highlander; my rating 4.25.

Book Review and Giveaway: Saving Hope: The Men of the Texas Rangers - Book 1 by Margaret Daley; Romantic Suspense; my rating 4.5.

Audio Book Review: Betrayal in Death: In Death, Book 12 by J. D. Robb Crime Thriller; my rating 4.75.

Audio Book Review: Heart of Stone: Irish Angel Series by Jill Marie Landis; Historical Romance, Christian; my rating 4.0.

Book Review: The Oath of Nimrod: Giants, MK-Ultra and the Smithsonian Coverup by David S. Brody; Mystery, Historical Theories; my rating 4.0.

Book Review: Snow Angel Cove by RaeAnne Thayne; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.5.

Book Review: Homespun Bride by Jillian Hart; Historical Romance, Christian; my rating 4.5.

Audible Book Review: Dead Reckoning: Sookie Stackhouse Southern Vampire Mystery #11 by Charlaine Harris; Fantasy, Paranormal; my rating 4.0.

Audible Book Review: Review: The Beast Master by Andre Norton; Sci Fi, Fantasy; my rating 4.0.

MARCH

Audible Book Review: Finding Mr. Right by Emily Carmichael ; Fantasy, Paranormal; my rating 4.0.

Audible Book Review: Legendarium by Kevin G. Summers, Michael Bunker; Fantasy, Humor; my rating 4.0.

Book Review and Print Giveaway: Interlude in Death, In Death 12.5, by J.D. Robb; Futuristic Crime Mystery; my rating 4.5.

Audio Book Review: Quitter by Jon Acuff; Nonfiction; my rating 4.0.

Completed: 26 books from my TBR shelf out of 39 titles read before April 1. 10 of these were NetGalley or audio review titles picked up in 2014 but that still left 16 TBR books in the first three months so I am pleased with that. It exceeded the 13 new titles (all reviews and none purchased). :-)

The Official 2015 TBR Pile Challenge

The Official 2015 TBR Pile Challenge

hosted by Roof Beam Reader

Check all rules at Roof Beam Reader.com

Goal: Specify and read 12 books that must have been on your bookshelf or “To Be Read” list for AT LEAST one full year. (All published prior to 1/1/2014.)
The list must be finalized by 1/15/15. ~~I think I am comfortable with the list below so I don't expect changes.~~ My list shows the book, author and date added to my library.

1/10/15 I have updated my list to replace two print books with ebooks although I still hope to read the two print wins during the year. Also, I replaced one audio choice with an ebook. Chances are I'll get to the audios anyway. :-) The alternates also changed to an older ebook and an older Audible title.
Four books are from authors I have read before (including one of the alternates); the other ten will be new to me. All of the choices are books I have had since 2012 or earlier.
(The links go to my review of the book as I post them.)

1. Shopping for Time: How to Do It All and NOT Be Overwhelmed Carolyn Mahaney, Nicole Mahaney Whitacre, Kristin Chesemore, Janelle Bradshaw September 4,2009
2. Homespun Bride Jillian Hart May 4,2009
3. Kiss of Midnight: A Midnight Breed Novel (The Midnight Breed.. Lara Adrian May 4,2009
4. Citizens of London: The Americans Who Stood with Britain in Its Darkest, Finest Hour by Lynne Olson Audible Nov 2011
5. Awaken His Eyes: The Awakened Book One Jason Tesar May 2011
6. The New World (FREE short story) (Chaos Walking) Patrick Ness Nov 2010
7. On the Run (The Elijah Project) Bill Myers, James Riordan Nov 2010
8. The Lord Is My Shepherd: The Psalm 23 Mysteries #1 Debbie Viguie Oct 2010
~~Dead Reckoning Ronie Kendig Sept 2010~~
9. Sheltering Hearts (Virgin River) Robyn Carr Sept 2010
10. Fatal Judgment (Guardians of Justice Book #1): A Novel Irene Hannon April 2012
~~Spying in High Heels (High Heels Mysteries #1) Gemma Halliday Sept 2011~~

Alternates:
11. Frozen Past (A Jaxon Jennings' Detective Mystery Thriller Series, Book 1) Richard C Hale July 2012
12. Extremes: A Retrieval Artist Novel by Kristine Kathryn Rusch Audible Oct 12

Plus for sure I will read Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles Book 1) by Marissa Meyer - I wasn’t positive if I should count this book as it was on my Wish list since 2012 but not purchased until 2/2014. I'm such a fuddy-duddy stickler when it comes to rules that I decided not to include it in the “official” list but it is a definite read for me in early 2015.

Monday, December 8, 2014

COYER Winter 2014-2015 Challenge

Winter 2014-2105 COYER

COYER is hosted by Berls @ Fantasy is More Fun and Michelle @ Because Reading.

Anyone who sees my Mailbox Monday knows that I am overloaded with Freebies in my Kindle Library. I have been thinking I need to schedule reading more of those for 2015. Today I stumbled across this Challenge and decided to go for it!

Winter 2014-2015 COYER (Clean Out Your E-Reader) is hosted by Berls @ Fantasy is More Fun and Michelle @ Because Reading. It runs from December 20th 2014 – March 6th 2015 and you can sign up here until January 25th! The Kick-off is December 20 so go check out the details and join me/us. If you do sign up, be sure to indicate that I sent you on the linky, where it says “Who referred you?” so I can win $5 to Amazon!

I do not know what books I will be reading but I have started a file with titles of interest that date back as far as 2011. (If I had known my free Audibles would be included I might have waited on the one I am reading.) I plan to do one or two Flash giveaway posts to let my followers help pick titles too. I guess review books get to be included so they would be an easy add in for the challenge.

Here are my goals:

Read & review at least 20 books, half of which are Not NetGalley or review selected books.
Over 11 weeks this should be doable for me. -- Fell Short by two
Visit and comment on at least 3 reviews from the linky a week. This is not easy as I find it hard to set aside time to visit even with good intentions. --Did not complete
Participate in 1 of the read-a-thons. Read-a-thons are hard for me because the DH does not like to see me spend ALL my time reading . But the scavenger hunt sounds like fun! --Did one Scavenger Hunt.
Join in at least 1 social media activity a month in the Facebook group. I will try. --Late to FB event twice.
Do at least 1 mini-challenge. I'll try this too. --Mini-scavenger Hunt.
Hope I can meet these goals!

COYER WINTER 2014-15 LIST
My Libraries (kindle, print or audible) NetGalley (NG)
1. The Jester (Audible TBR) 1. Only Enchanting (NG)
2. Shopping for Time (Kindle TBR) 2. Exodus 22 (NG)
3. Amish White Christmas Pie (Kindle TBR) 3. Tis The Season (NG)
4. The Founders Plot (Review Sept) 4. Just in Time for a Highlander (NG-Nov 14)
5. Saving Hope (Kindle July 2012) 5. Hawk (NG- Dec 14)
6. Enchanted (SYNC Audio 2013) 6. Snow Angel Cove (NG)
7. Betrayal in Death Book 12 (Audible TBR)
8. The Oath of Nimrod (Review Sept)
9. Heart of Stone (Audible TBR)
10. Homespun Bride (Kindle 2012)
11. Dead Reckoning (Audible)
12. The Beast Master (Audible)

Saturday, January 8, 2011

Recap on my 2010 Challenges

Time prohibited me from really keeping track for the challenges last year but I will note which I completed and which I did not. I had lots of giveaways but haven't counted them up.

100+ Reading Challenge 2010
Hosted by Home Girl's Blog (started at J. Kaye's Book Blog)

DONE! I read 188 books in 2009 -
I read 173 books in 2010!
This is good considering I had a full year of posts with
reviews and giveaways
compared to only six months in 2009.

2010 2nd Reading Challenge 2010

Hosted by Royal Reviews who is hosting quite a few!!

I think I will start with Curious Level - 3 books 2nd in a series

or 2nd of an author.

DONE! I read two+ Books by Author Pauline Baird Jones'

read 2nd and 3rd in Amanda Scott's Highland Series; read two books in Dee Davis' A Tac Series; read Part 1 and 2 of Stopping Time by Melissa Mar; read two historical fiction stories by Edith Pargeter; two books by Kathryn Kennedy.

451 Challenge

I will do Spark level on this: 1 to 2 books from the Master List.

Lots of good books to choose from
and I have read many.

But there are plenty left for me to choose from!

Nope - didn't read any new books from this list this year.

1010 Category Challenge

Hosted by Library Things

Read 10 books in 10 Categories

I'll update this in a few days with my 10 categories!

DONE. Hmmm - I never picked the 10 categories and I'm not sure it is fair to pick them in hindsight but

I did read in the following categories (I have astericked those I probably would have chosen as my 10 original categories):

*Children, *Contemporary Romance, *Fantasy, General Fiction, *Historical Fiction, *Historical Romance, *Inspirational, Memoir, Non Fiction, *Paranormal Romance, Romantic Comedy, *Romantic Suspense, *Thriller, *Urban Fantasy, Women's Literature

A Tournament of Reading

Hosted by the Medieval Bookworm

I will do the Peasant level – Read 3 medieval books of any kind.

The three kinds listed are history, medieval literature and historical fiction.
DONE. I read at least three historical fiction that fit the time period. I also read a couple of Historical Romance in the time period and I am not sure if they qualify.

Audio Book Challenge 2010

Hosted by Royal Reviews

I am doing level 3:
Addicted - 12 books

I don't get as many
audio books for review
so I was hesitant to
sign up for more.

DONE! I did read 27 Audiobooks and Audibles.

Buy One Book and Read it 2010

Hosted by My Friend Amy

Level One! Buy one book and read it before
December 31st, 2010.

I am doing this level as I get so many books for review
I don't always have to buy.
But I will for sure do at least one! I will add both options:

Indie Option--Make sure the book or books you buy are purchased at an independent bookstore.

Book Blogger Option--Buy only books you learn about on book blogs.
DONE! I bought the Hunger Games, Catching Fire and Mockingjay on Audible based on blogger recommendations so I met this Challenge with the Book Blogger Option

E Book Challenge 2010

Also hosted by Royal Reviews

Since so many of my books are eBooks on the Kindle
I will do Level 4:

Obsessed - 20 books!
DONE! I read 51 eBooks.

Fantasy Reading Challenge 2010

Hosted by Royal Reviews

I will do the second level:

Fascinated – Read 6 Fantasy Fiction novels.

DONE.

Reading Challenges Part TWO!

Finish that Series 2010 Challenge!
Another one hosted by The Royal Reviews
I'm choosing level three:
Fascinated – Finish 3 series.

DONE! I read the newest Sookie so I am up to date;

and I read the latest in the Hallow Series to be up to date;

and I read two new books in the Women's Murder Club series so I am up to date on that too.

I also read Knight of Passion to complete the All The King's Men series.

Tempted by a Warrior also completed a trilogy I believe.

The 2010 Harlequin/Silhouette Romance Reading Challenge
This is good -
clear out the Harlequin/Silhouettes in your own TBR!!

Or you can get new ones too! :)

1) Read 1 book with a weather condition in the title (i.e. storm, rain, snow)

2) Read 1 book with a person's name in the title (i.e. Mary, John)
3) Read 1 book with a title in the title
(i.e. King, Prince, Princess, Sheik)
4) Read 1 book with a color in the title (i.e. red, blue, white)
5) Read 1 book by an author whose last name begins with the letter "R"
6) Read 1 book with an element in the title (earth, water, fire, air, spirit)
NO - I didn't read enough Harlequins to get this done although it sounded fun at the time.

Historical Fiction Reading Challenge 2010
Also hosted by The Royal Reviews
I'm doing level Three:
Addicted – Read 12 Historical Fiction novels.
NO - I only read six that I would call Historical Fiction and not Historical Romance.
I historical romance was included then I easily completed with 30 Historical Romance.

New Author Challenge 2010

at Literary Escapism

I will sign up for 25 books/authors on this one!

DONE.

I read approximately 105

new to me authors.

Romance Reading Challenge 2010

Hosted by The Royal Reviews

Since I do read a lot of romance I figure I can do the highest level Four:

Obsessed – Read 20 Romance Fiction novels.
DONE - This one is pretty easy for me to meet.

The Debutante Ball 2010 Reading Challenge

Hosted by Devourer of Books

I will do 3 of these.
NO- I didn't read ANY of the Deb's books.

Thriller & Suspense Challenge 2010
Hosted by Book Chick City
Read TWELVE (12) thrillers in 2010
DONE - I read at least 12 thrillers,
suspense or mysteries.

The Twenty-Ten Reading Challenge

hosted by Bart's Bookshelf

This is two books in ten catagories -

I can do that!

DONE. Noting the categories above

I have read two books in at least 10 of those categories.

What's in a Name? 3 Challege
Hosted by Beth F from Beth Fish Reads!

A book with a food in the title Breakfast in Bed (does that count?)
A book with a body of water in the title The Winter Sea
A book with a title (queen, president) in the title Elizabeth, Captive Princess: Two Sisters, One Throne
A book with a plant in the title?
A book with a place name (city, country) in the title Eureka Point
A book with a music term in the title ?
NO - Missed two.

This is being hosted here by Victoria of Phantom Inkheart.

DONE. I choose to use MarthaE saying it would be "Easy Peasy!"

M: Marriage and Other Acts of Charity
A: Almost Heaven
R: Ræliksen (The Emerald Isle Trilogy)
T: Take a Chance on Me
H: Hearts of Compassion
A: Absolute Power
E: Elizabeth, Captive Princess: Two Sisters, One Throne

Books Read 2010 - 100+ Reading Challenge - COMPLETED

I haven't linked everything but at least this is the full list of 173 books completed in 2010.
I just realized I missed a children's book or two but I won't worry about that right now.
95 print books, 51 eBooks; 27 Audio/Audible

100+ Reading Challenge 2010
Hosted by (formerly) J. Kaye's Book Blog!

January 2010 Books 1 - 15

1. Don't Look Down by David Laing Dawson, Psychological Thriller 4.0 MBS

2. Lucifer Rising by Barbara Fifield, Contemporary 2.75 MBS

3. Cotillion Christmas Spirits Anthology (eBook) Historical/Holiday 4.5 CR

4. Three Minutes Before Christmas by Paige Tyler (eBook) Contemporary/Holiday 4.25 MBS

5. Soul Catcher by Leigh Bridger, Urban Fantasy 4.75 MBS

6. Cup of Joe by Teri Wilson (eBook) Inspirational 4.5YGR

7. Holiday in Bologna by Lindsey Townsend (eBook) Contemporary 4.5 CR

8. Hothouse Orchid by Stuart Woods (Audio CD) Police Suspense 4.0 MBS

9. Seduced by a Rogue by Amanda Scott, Historical Romance 4.25 MBS

10. Hearts of Compassion by Eryn Grace (eBook) Inspirational 4.25 MBS

11. Survivor in Death by J. D. Robb (Audio CD) Police Thriller 5.0 MBS

12. Breakfast in Bed by Robin Kaye, Contemporary 4.25 CR
13. Relative Danger by Terry Spear, (eBook) Contemporary 4.25 YGR
14. All American Rose Anthology, (eBook) Historical Christmas Anthology 4.5 YGR
15. Truly Madly by Heather Webber, Contemporary 4.75 CR

February 2010 Books 16 - 26
16. The Masqueraders by Georgette Heyer, Historical 5.0 MBS
17. The Key by Pauline Baird Jones, Sci Fi Romance 4.75
18. St. Nick by Fred Tribuzzo, Paranormal 3.75
19. Journey to Redemption by Anne Patrick, (eBook) Mystery - Inspirational 4.5
20. A Black Tie Affair by Sherrill Bodine, Contemporary Romance 4.25
21. Following Destiny by Rebecca Vickery, (eBook) Paranormal Suspense 4.75
22. White Rainbow by Karen Weisner, (eBook) Inspirational Romance 5.0 YGR
23. Deadly Codes by J.P O'Donnell, Mystery 4.0
24. Lilly's Garden by Kimberly R. Mendoza, (eBook) Inspirational Short, 5.0 YGR
25. The Confident Woman by Joyce Meyer Inspirational - Nonficion 4.0 MBS
26. Yesterday's Promises by Delia Latham, (eBook) Contemporary Romance 5.0 YGR

March 2010 Books 27- 42
27. Sealed with A Ring by Mary Margret Daughtridge, Contemporary Romance 4.25
28. Girl Gone Nova by Pauline Baird Jones, Sci Fi Romance 5.0
29. The Ghost Mirror by Jamieson Wolf, (eBook) YA Paranormal 4.25
30. The Return by Jan Bowles, Contemporary Romance 4.0
31. Sarah's Story (Time Displacement Corps Series) by Delilah Stephans, (eBook) Time Travel Fantasy 4.5
32. Once Upon a Nightmare Lee Moylan, Horror 4.0
33. Absolute Power by David Baldacci, (Audiobook) Thriller - Political Mystery 4.5
34. The Little Known by Janice Daugharty, (eBook) Fiction 3.75
35. An Earl to Enchant by Amelia Grey, Historical Romance 4.75
36. Black Velvet by Delilah Stephans and Antonio Tiranth, (eBook) Fantasy 4.25
37. Moon Shifter by Karen Michelle Nut, (eBook) Paranormal - Shifters 4.5
38. Marriage and Other Acts of Charity: A Memoir by Kate Braestrup, (Audiobook) Memoir 4.0
39. Alone and Afraid by Karen Lewis, (eBook) Suspense 3.75
40. Lost in Paradise by Allie Boniface, (Audiobook) Contemporary Romance 5.0
41. Dead, Undead or Somewhere in Between by J.A. Saare, (eBook) Urban Fantasy - Vampire 4.5
42. Death Mill Mansion by Will Hartzell-Baird, Comedy 4.0

April 2010 Books 43 - 56

43. Stopping Time Part 1, by Melissa Marr, (eBook) Fantasy 3.75
44. The Highest Stakes by Emory Lee, Historical Fiction 4.75
45. The 8th Confession - Women's Murder Club by James Patterson, Mystery 4.0
46. King of Swords - A Dom for Christmas by Antonio Tiranth, (eBook) Sexy Romance 4.25
47. Stopping Time Part 2 by Melissa Marr, (eBook) Fantasy 4.0
48. God Never Blinks by Regina Brett, Inspirational -Devotional 5++
49. White Wolf of Avalon: Werewolf Knight by Eva Gordon, Paranormal - Werewolves4.5
50. The Sun and The Moon by Brian McClure, Children's 4.0
51. Black Magic Sanction (Hallows) by Kim Harrison, (Audible) Fantasy 4.75
52. The Raindrop by Brian McClure, Children's 4.0
53. The Guise of a Gentleman by Donna Hatch, (eBook) Historical Romance 4.75
54. Traction- Get a Grip on Your Business by Gino Wickman, Nonfiction 4.0
55. Green Like God by Jonathan Merritt, Non fiction - environment 3.75
56. Uncertain Magic by Laura Kinsale, Historical Romance 4.75

May 2010 57- 66
57. Eureka Point by Betty Ann Harris, Romantic Suspense 4.0
58. Sunrise in the West Book One - The Brothers of Gwynedd, Historical Fiction 5.0
59. Iron Man 2 by Alexander Irvine, Action Fiction 3.75
60. God's Promises for Girls by Jack Countryman and Amy Parker, Children's, Inspirational 5.0
61. Another Chance, Another Time by Catherine Snodgrass, (Audiobook) Time Split Romance - Paranormal 4.25 RJR
62. Sworn to Protect - Call of Duty Book 2 by DiAnn Mills, Romantic Supsense 4.5 RJR
63. High Octane by Kathleen Scott, (eBook) Sci Fi Fantasy 4.75 RJR
64. Love Comes Knocking by Kathy Cakebrea, (eBook) Contemporary Romance 3.5
65. Alex Cross's Trial by James Patterson and Richard, Mystery 5.0
66. Dragonborne by Chandra Ryan, (eBook) Fantasy 4.0 RJR
67. The Heart of a Warrior by Margaret West, (eBook) Historical romance 4.25 RJR

June 2010 68 -80
68. Damage Control by Amy Fester, Romantic Suspense 4.5 RJR
69. Michal (The Wives of King David) by Jill Eilleen Smith, Historical Fiction - Inspirational 4.5
70. Knight of Passion (All The King's Men) by Margaret Mallory, Historical Romance 4.0
71. Beyond the Map's Boundary by Nibi Soto, Time Travel Adventure 4.5
72. Desire Me by Robyn DeHart, Historical Romance 4.5
73. Black Hills by Dan Simmons, (Audiobook) Historical Fiction 4.25
74. Ravished by a Highlander by Paula Quinn, Historical Romance 5.0
75. The 9th Judgment - Women's Murder Club by James Patterson, (Audiobook) Mystery 4.0
76. The Dragon at Noonday- Part Two The Brothers of Gwynedd, Historical Fiction 5.0
77. Gifts for the Goddess by Carol North, (eBook) Romance 4.25
78. To Surrender to a Rogue (Circle of Sin Trilogy) by Cara Elliott, Historical Romance 4.5
79. A Touch of Dead by Charlaine Harris, (Audible) Paranormal - Vampires + 4.0
80. Risk No Secrets (Black Ops, Inc..) by Cindy Gerard, Romantic Suspense 4.25

July 2010 Books 81 - 94
81. The Bride Collector
82. The Wild Irish Sea by Loucinda McGary, Paranormal Romance 4.25
83. Fourth Son by Joy Brooks, (eBook) Fantasy 4.0
84. Barely a Lady
85. Stand in Groom
86. Tempted by a Warrior
87. Still the One
88. Payback in Wayback (ebook)
89. The Last Track
90. The Fire Lord's Lover
91. The Castaways
92. Private by James Patterson, (Audiobook) Crime Thriller, 4.0
93. Bloodmaiden
94. Murphy's Law

August 2010 Books 95 - 105
95. Sea Glass
96. Deadly Fear
97. Seduced by the Wolf
98. Wicked Intentions
99. Dominic by Hazel Statham, (eBook)
100. When I Stop Talking, You'll Know I'm Dead, (Audiobook)
101. Dangerous Desires by Dee Davis
102. Desperate Deeds
103. Captured by Desire
101. Whisper of a Witch by Suza Kates, Paranormal
102. Retired and on The Rocks (Denim Blues Mysteries Book 1) by Karen Weisner, (eBook)
103. Harlequin Book 1
104. The Island (Audiobook)
105 The Hunger Games (Audible)

September 106 -122
106. Tropical Kiss
107. One Fine Cowboy
108. Catching Fire (Audible)
109. Sin Undone
110. Mockingjay (Audible)
111. Last to Die
112. Never a Bride
113. Tangled in Time by Pauline Baird Jones (eBook) 5.0
114. Inside Out (Audible)
115. Renters Win
116. A Hellion in Her Bed by Sabrina Jeffries 4.75
117. Raeliksen by Renee Vincent, (eBook) Historical Romance - Viking 4.75
118. The Portrait (eBook)
119. The Postcard Killers by James Patterson and Liza Marklund, (Audiobook) Thriller - Crime 4.0
120. Two Lethal Lies
121. Simply Irresistible
122. Harlequin #2

October 123 - 142
123. First Flight: A Tor.com Original (eBook)
124. Overtime:A Tor.com Original (eBook)

125. Kitty and the Midnight Hour (Audible)
126. Highland Cat 4.5
127. Drinna (eBook) YA Fantasy 4.25
128. Moonlight Bleu (eBook) 4.5
129. Whiteout (Audiobook)
130. Real Murders (Audible)
131. A Season of Seduction
132. Just One Taste 4.5
133. Between Sundays 4.5
134. The Making of a Gentleman 4.25
135. The Passionate Brood 3.75
136. Notes to Stephanie 4.5
137. Outta the Bag (Me, Myself and Why?) (eBook) 3.75
138. Tween Hopeful and Hopeless (eBook) 4.0
139. Take a Chance on Me 4.25
140. Katie Up and Down the Hall (Audiobook) Memoir 4.25
141. Edge of Sight
142. Halloween Collection - Sweet Anthology

November 143 - 154
143. Elizabeth, Captive Princess 4.25
144. Montana Glory 4.0
145. Don't Blink (Audiobook)
146. Almost Heaven
147. Stronger Than Sin 4.5
148. Uncertain Heart 4.0
149. Synarchy Book 1 (eBook) 4.5
150. New Tricks (Audible)
151. The Forever Queen 4.5
152. Synarchy Book 2, 4.5
153. The Taming of the Wofl by Lydia Dare, Paranormal Romance
154. City of Glass (Immortal Instruments) by Cassandra Clare, (Audible) Fantasy

December 155 -173
155. Tempted by Fate by Kate Perry, Paranormal Romance 4.25
156. The Heir by Grace Burrowes, Historical Romance 4.5
157. While the Savage Sleeps by Andrew E. Kaufman, (eBook) Thriller - Paranormal 4.0
158. Room by Emma Donoghue, Audiobook, Fiction 4.75
159. The Remains by Vincent Zandri, Thriller - Serial Killer 4.25
160. Duchess of Sin by Laurel McKee, Historical Romance 3.75
161. Talion by Mary Maddox, Fantasy Suspense 3.5
162. ΕΞΙΣ: gods, ghosts, and battered cellphones (eBook) Sci Fi Collection 3.75
163. Beneath the Thirteen Moon by Kathryn Kennedy, Fantasy Romance, 4.5
164. Rescue Me by Jennifer Johnson, (eBook) Contemproary - Sweet 4.25
165. The Reversal, by Michael Connelly, (Audiobook) Thriller-Legal 4.25
166. Dating Mr. December by Phillipa Ashley, Contemporary 4.0
167. The Winter Sea, Historical Fiction 4.5
168. Devil's Desire by Laurie McBain, Historical Romance 4.0
169. Kentucky Blues by Cat Shaeffer, (eBook) Romantic Suspense, 3.75
170. Wolf Fever by Terry Spear, Paranormal Romance 4.25
171. The Determined Bride by Jo Beverly, Historical Romance 5.0 from Married at Midnight Anthology
172. Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare, (Audible) Paranormal/Steampunk 4.75
173. No Greater Love by Kinzi Monroe, (eBook) Inspirational 4.75

Saturday, April 10, 2010

A #Readathon Mini Challenge Story from My Review Books

During the #Readathon Sheila at Bookjourney issued this mini challenge:

As book lovers we do enjoy a good story! Here is what this challenge will consist of:

Write a short story using Book Titles to make your story. Your story should be three or four paragraphs long and have at least 10 book titles within it. (*Bold the book titles to make them more obvious)
Feel free to post this to your blog (for two entries) and then leave me the link here in the comment area -or if you would rather, place your story in the comment area here for one entry.

I saw this "game" a week or so ago at Riding with the Top Down using just a few books for quick sayings and was thinking of posting on it.

So here goes my short story using all my current review books and four other TBR books that were in the box by my computer:

The White Wolf of Avalon, struck with Uncertain Magic couldn't get good Traction. He had assumed The Guise of a Gentleman and he had to get to The Brothers of Gwynedd near The Wild Irish Sea before The Fire Lord's Lover went Missing. No one could explain his Primal Obsession to travel that Journey to Forgiveness. He would offer her The Sun and The Moon and banish The Raindrop that saddened her if only he could reach her in time. Although he knew that God Never Blinks he was also aware that Heroes Die Too Young. He couldn't take that chance.

Check in on Comment Tuesday this week for the picture words I have made from the box of books I have won. I have used three or four per phrase. Maybe you want to get some ready to share too!

Saturday, March 20, 2010

Another Challenge! Read Your Name Challenge

This is being hosted here by Victoria of Phantom Inkheart.

The rules are pretty simple and I can certainly manage this one. Of course one of these days I need to get posts set up for each of the challenges I am doing this year....yes in my spare (choke) time!

Using your first name, or blogger name, or your pets name, or even your favorite literary character's name; whichever you like, choose books with first title letters that spell out your name. (Audio books and eBooks are also okay.) Such as my name: Martha. the first book's title would start with the letter M, then the next book title begins with A, etc. For fun I will use MarthaE.
Easy Peasy!

Since I am currently reading/listening to and enjoying Marriage and Other Acts of Charity I wonder if that can count as M or if I should start with a new book that starts with M. What do you think?

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Challenges I'm Signing up for in 2010 - Part Two

Reading Challenges Part TWO!

Finish that Series 2010 Challenge!
Another one hosted by The Royal Reviews
I'm choosing level three:
Fascinated – Finish 3 series.

The 2010 Harlequin/Silhouette Romance Reading Challenge
This is good -
clear out the Harlequin/Silhouettes in your own TBR!!

Or you can get new ones too! :)

1) Read 1 book with a weather condition in the title (i.e. storm, rain, snow)

2) Read 1 book with a person's name in the title (i.e. Mary, John)
3) Read 1 book with a title in the title (i.e. King, Prince, Princess, Sheik)
4) Read 1 book with a color in the title (i.e. red, blue, white)
5) Read 1 book by an author whose last name begins with the letter "R"
6) Read 1 book with an element in the title (earth, water, fire, air, spirit)

Historical Fiction Reading Challenge 2010
Also hosted by The Royal Reviews
I'm doing level Three:
Addicted – Read 12 Historical Fiction novels.

New Author Challenge 2010

at Literary Escapism

I will sign up for 25 books/authors on this one!

Romance Reading Challenge 2010

Hosted by The Royal Reviews

Since I do read a lot of romance I figure I can do the highest level Four:

Obsessed – Read 20 Romance Fiction novels.

The Debutante Ball 2010 Reading Challenge

Hosted by Devourer of Books

I will do 3 of these.

Thriller & Suspense Challenge 2010
Hosted by Book Chick City
Read TWELVE (12) thrillers in 2010