RC: Christmas Spirit

Christmas Spirit

Reading Challenge

Nov 23 - Jan 6

hosted by Michelle at The Christmas Spirit
for more information and to sign up, click here

This challenge is all about Christmas. "These must be Christmas novels, books about Christmas lore, a book of Christmas short stories or poems, books about Christmas crafts, and for the first time...a children's Christmas books level!" There are several levels and I've already read 15 adult stories and 2 picture books. I better go for . . . .  Christmas Tree and Visions of Sugar Plums 

~ Visions of Sugar Plums ~

The Twelve Cats of Christmas by Kevin Whitlark
The Christmas Owl by Angela Muse
Merry Christmas, Mouse! by Laura Numeroff
The Night Before the Night Before Christmas by Natasha Wing
Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Beuhner

~ Christmas Tree ~

The Christmas Cat by Elise M. Stone
A Cajun Werewolf Christmas by Selena Blake
Christmas of White by Devon Rhodes
Screw Santa by Joyee Flynn
Hell's Bells by Joyee Flynn
Stupid Mistletoe by Joyee Flynn
Holy Stockings by Joyee Flynn
Down with the Tunes by Joyee Flynn
Frosty Melt by Joyee Flynn
Shove Your Tree by Joyee Flynn
Stripe My Pole by Joyee Flynn
Bite My Cookies by Joyee Flynn
Flush the Twinkles by Joyee Flynn
Hanging Antlers by Joyee Flynn
Wrap it Up by Joyee Flynn (and Shadow's Epilogue)
The Christmas Wager by Jamie Fessenden
Choosing His Christmas Miracle by Charlie Richards
Mate Wanted for Christmas by Angelique Voisen
Nick's Christmas Wish by Jess Buffett
The Swag Man Delivers by Sean Michael
Comfort and Joy by Sean Michael
   

The Christmas Cat was a sweet Christian romantic short story but wow, the other books are m/m romance! Mostly paranormal and all on the sexy side.

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RC: The Sci-Fi Experience

The Sci-Fi Experience

Dec 2015 - Jan 2016

hosted by Carl at Stainless Steel Droppings
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"Though few of us have, or ever will, physically leave the confines of our beloved Earth, we have the privilege of being able to sail the heavens upon the words of writers and poets through the simple act of reading. We can visit other galaxies and other times through acting and special effects via big and small screens. We can immerse ourselves in imagined Earth futures or on alien worlds through our consoles and computers with the latest generation of video games. We can lose ourselves to daydreams, drawn into the world of imagination through the digital and traditional tools of artists who create science fictional works of art."

This challenge starts December 1 but I haven't read any science fiction yet this month. This is great excuse to take a break from holiday reads. I may have tons on my tbr/re-read list but I'm hoping I can get at least one read each month!

~ Books Read ~

edit 12-30: Still haven't read any Sci-Fi books but I did go see The Force Awakens!

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RC: A-Z Locations

A-Z Locations

Oct 1, 2015 to Sep 30, 2016

Wacky Reading Challenges Group at GoodReads

for more information or to sign up, click here
(you'll need to be a GR member, the group is for 18+)

Guidelines: Book must be at least 125 pages, any format, any genre, re-reads acceptable, so are library books.

This A-Z challenge will focus on locations. For each letter A-Z, read a book set in a location that starts with the corresponding letter. You may use city, town, state, country, off planet, etc. These locations can be real or fictional - doesn't matter.

For the hard letters Q, X, Y and Z, you are welcome to use a location that contains the letter - it does not have to be the first letter.

~  Books Read ~

A. Ashton Falls, ?? - Halloween Hijinks by Kathi Daley (10-10-15)
B. Butterfly Harbor, ?? - The Bad Boy of Butterfly Harbor by Anna J. Stewart (1-15-16)
C. Wishful, California - Instant Gratification by Jill Shalvis (11-14-15)
D. Dupont Circle, Washington, D.C. - Wild and Precious by CJane Elliot (11-28-15)
E. Everett, Washington - Fireman, Flames and Fettuccine by Sara York (1-4-16)
F. Fool's Gold, California - Marry Me at Christmas by Susan Mallery (2-8-16)
G. Tybee Island, Georgia - Sand & Water by Shae Connor (12-3-15)
H. Havenbridge, Massachusetts - Spell Bound by Jacob Z. Flores
I. Chicago, Illinois - Stupid Mistletoe by Joyee Flynn (12-6-15)
J. Jubbulpore (city) on Jubbul (planet) - Citizen of the Galaxy by Robert A. Heinlein (8-24-16)
K. Key West, Florida - Three's Company by N. R. Walker (12-3-15)
L. Logan, Minnesota - Winter Wonderland by Heidi Cullinan (1-12-16)
M. Madrona Island, Washington - Romeow and Juliet by Kathi Daley
N. Celebration Bay, New York - Foul Play at the Fair by Shelley Freydont (10-5-15)
O. Ocean Township, New Jersey - You In My Arms by A. C. Katt (5-3-16) 
P. University Park, Pennsylvania - Prove It by Chris Owen (1-3-16)
Q.
R. Rowan Falls, Oregon - By Any Other Name by Tia Fielding (2-20-16)
S. Stone Ridge, Colorado - Choosing His Christmas Miracle by Charlie Richards (12-28-15)
T. San Antonio, Texas - When No Doesn't Cut It by Lisa Oliver (5-23-16)
U. Shore Point, United Kingdom - Nick's Christmas Wish by Jess Buffett (12-31-15)
V. Valdemar - Arrows of the Queen by Mercedes Lackey (8-31-16)
W. Wishful, California - Instant Attraction by Jill Shalvis (10-31-15)
X.
Y.
Z.

Possibilities . . .
J - library book: Citizen of the Galaxy by Robert A. Heinlein (Jubbul)
Q - library book: Still Life by Louise Penny (Three Pines, Quebec Province) 
V - Mercedes Lackey (Valdemar series)
X - Piers Anthony (Xanth series) or Kubla Khan by Samuel Taylor Coleridge (Xanadu)
Y - A Wind in the Door by Madeleine L'Engle (Yadah) - brief by important butterfly theory
Z - The 13¹⁄₂ Lives of Captain Bluebear by Walter Moers (Zamonia) 

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RC: Nooks and Crannies!

Nooks and Crannies

Oct 1, 2015 to Sep 30, 2016

Wacky Reading Challenges Group at GoodReads
Odd Challenges

for more information or to sign up, click here
(you'll need to be a GR member, the group is for 18+)

Guidelines: Read the PHYSICAL books that have been hiding in your nooks and crannies ;-) Book must be at least 125 pages, print format, any genre, re-read acceptable. No library books. No mention of how long you've owned the book.

There are two options for picking which books you read. Use the Random Letter Generator to determine what book you will be reading next. Read a book that starts with the letter generated or a book where one of the author's initials matches the letter. It must be a "real" book you own. OR read any book you want as long as you physically own it.

There are also four levels:  6, 12, 18, or 24 books.

I'm going for option 2: level 4-24 books AND option 1: level 2-12 books.

~ Books Read: option 1, level 2 ~

1. Y -
2. P -
3. G -
4. T -
5. G -
6. M - Marry Me at Christmas by Susan Mallery (2-8-16)
7. A - . . . . possibility: The Art of Sinning
8. Y -
9. C -
10. O -
11. C - . . . . possibility: Cover Your Eyes by Mary Burton
12. N -

~ Books Read: option 2, level 4 ~

1. . . . . possibility: Revenge of the Chili Queens
2.
3.
4.

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