Romance Reading Challenge
'The voice of the sea speaks to the soul. The touch of the sea is sensuous, enfolding the body in its soft, close embrace.'- The Awakening by Kate Chopin
the 2009 challenge has begun!
I've been wanting to do a reading challenge for a while now and after giving it some thought I came up with a theme. I hope other bloggers might be interested. I haven't seen any romance themed reading challenges, and I enjoy reading this genre so I'm doing a 'Romance Reading Challenge'. It's easy. You just choose 5 Romance Novels and read them in 2008. Read on for the 'rules'. This challenge runs from January 1-December 1.
1. Now, "Romance" isn't limited to steamy Harlequin novels. There is a huge selection of books in this category such as contemporary romance, historical romance, romantic suspense and paranormal romance to name a few. As long as the story has romantic love between the two main characters your selection will fit this challenge. The novels do not need to have a happy ending either, there can also be unrequited love.
Here are just a few examples for this challenge.
Rebellion by Nora Roberts
Breakfast at Stephanie's by Sue Margolis
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
The Awakening by Kate Chopin
The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks
The Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk Kidd
Bridget Jones's Diary by Helen Fielding
Stephenie Meyer's 'Twilight'
The Princess Bride by William Goldman
Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, Book 1) by J.R. Ward
A Hunger Like No Other (The Immortals After Dark Series, Book 1) by Kresley Cole
Thrill of the Knight by Julia Latham
2.
Choose at least 5 novels read them sometime in 2008.
You can change your choices at any time.3. Read them at your own pace in 2008 then come here and post the link to your review(s). This challenge runs from January 1-December 1.
4. Link your "RRC" choices here with any of these graphics:
http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/2007/10/romance-reading-challenge.html
5. Ready? Please leave a comment to this post also if you are joining us, in case 'mr. linky' ever goes down.
I will be having prize drawings with this challenge:
click here for the first prize giveaway!
click here for the second givewaway...
participants (sign ups are closed, stay tuned for the next sign up, coming December 2008):
reviews so far:
POST the link to your reviews below!
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posted by naida @ 6:23 PM
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Thank you for hosting this challenge! I am very happy to have found it. :)
Woo hoo
Joining up for this - already have romances put by for other challenges for next year - so can incorporate them with this challenge :)
I'm in! The is my favorite genre! :)
wow, great! glad you all are joining up. It will be fun :o)
Becky, I just joined your Austen challenge too.
I'll definitely be joining you guys in this one. Romance is my favorite genre and I have one whole bookshelf devoted just to my romance collection. I just have to decide which ones are screaming the loudest (and it's getting loud in here)!
I'm in! I haven't chosen my books yet but I think it will be a mix of old and new making sure all will be new reads for me. I am looking forward to this challenge!
I am in! I have been meaning to read a few romances lately. This challenge isperfect for that!
Haven't read any romance since I was widowed, maybe it would be a nice change.
great, glad you are all joining!
I'm unchallenging myself, but what a great idea!!! Maybe I'll be a late joiner. I've read 5 of the titles you've got on your list and loved all of them but Wuthering Heights, which I didn't personally find the slightest bit romantic.
hi bookfool, hope you join us later. Well, I think Wuthering Heights is a love story, but not just that, it's about death and revenge too. Even though Heathcliff is a villain, he loves Catherine to the very end.
I haven't read anything remotely romance in forever. I might need to get back to that.
I'm considering trying this challenge and I was wondering if I can add in a Shakespeare play?
Heather
www.thelibraryladder.blogspot.com
yep, myutopia, it would be great if you join us too :)
yes heather, that probably would count, what play is it?
A LEGIT REASON FOR READING ROMANCE.I'm in. I'll start with Norah roberts and then Georgette Heyer. It also firts with the Russian challenge hosted by ex libris on typepad.
thanks for joining wormauld
Most likely Romeo and Juliet will be the Shakespeare play. I'll work on my list and post sometime soon.
yep Heather, that definitely counts.
Well, I've never been a reader of romance. In fact I've given away stacks and stacks of Harlequin's without reading them because they make me depressed. After finding your challenge and realizing that romance isn't just "smutty" books LOL I realized that I read a little more romance than I thought. So I'm in!! Can't wait to start!!
*yay* Kristina!
I'm in. :-)
glad to hear it Christina!
Think I'd like to join your challenge...
join us sara :)
I would also like to join count me in I will also be joining you Austen challenge.
Happy Reading
Lisa
great Lisa!
I've finally narrowed my list down to five. It was tough ;>). Actually, I'll be reading many more romances in 2008, but you can find my list for this challenge on my blog - Passion for the Page. And I've signed up with Mr. Linky. Now, the wait for the beginning of the year to begin ;>). ~Kristi
great choices Kristi! yep, this challenge will officially begin soon :)
This challenge has been wooing me for awhile. I'm now officially a part of it. Diane
glad you are joing us Diane :)
Somewhat late I know, but I have decided to join in this challenge as well! My list is up here
glad to have you with us marg!
is everyone ready? its almost time.....I'll be posting the first prize soon.
I'm excited to join this challenge!!!
Hi, I would love to join in and get to read some romance this year!
welcome samantha and ccdpiper!
just added the correct link to my book list for this challenge...looking forward to it!!!
Looking forward to reading some romances.
Will try to be good about updating page.
glad to hear it sara and sue!
Thank you for extending the sign-ups! I'm in. Here's my list!
I'm in! Glad the deadline isn't until Jan.7th (Thanks for that!). I read a lot of historical romances (Regency England is often the setting), so this works for me. :o)
My list will be on my blog.
Thanks!
glad you're joining mizb and susie!
Looks like I found this challenge just in time to sign up. I have posted my selections at: http://paigesbookblog.blogspot.com/2008/01/romance-reading-challenge.html
I'm joining up on this one too! Have several books on my tbr list that will work for this challenge!
glad youre joining us mandy and pamela!
Oooh - getting in just under the wire - would love to join - have a lot on my challenge lists that would go nicely with this one. Besides, not only am I addicted to challenges - but have been reading romances forever!
great Kara!
Hi,
I don't really need a push to read romances but I do need one to work on my TBR stacks! I'm glad I found this. I've listed my 5 choices on my blog...
http://anotherbookonthestack.blogspot.com/2008/01/romance-reading-challenge-2008.html
I finished my first book for this challenge-is this where I post my link?
Here it is:
http://samsbookblog.blogspot.com/2008/01/vengeance-in-death-by-jd-robb.html
glad youre joining us Kari :)
Samantha, I've linked your review to the post, great job! Your review is the first one.
I have read two books. I have not put up any list. I will doing random reading.
Where do I link my reviews?
Can we have a linky thing for our post?
hi gautami tripathy, put your link here and I will link it to the post.
Just completed Lisa Kleypas' Wallflowers series which I used for this challenge and the Complete Series challenge. Not my usual romance reading so I'm reading other books that I'll review throughout this year. My review(s) for these books can be found at http://printedpage.blogspot.com
Finished my first book - Jacob: The Nightwalkers by Jacquelyn Frank. This was a 5/5 for all those paranormal romance readers!!
Here is link to my review...
http://karabookchallenges.blogspot.com/2008/01/jacob-jacquelyn-frank.html
thats great kara and printed page, I'll link your reviews now :)
and I'm off to read them too.
Here are the linksof three books I already finished:
http://readingandmorereading.blogspot.com/2008/01/morning-comes-softly-by-debbie-macomber.html
http://readingandmorereading.blogspot.com/2008/01/once-and-always-by-judith-mcnaught.html
ok gautami, gotcha linked!
I added a 'linky' for everyone to post their reviews there, if they're not up already.
My first review is up.
I'll check it out Marg :)
Thanks for the last minute add! :)
glad you could join us J. Kaye :)
I have all 5 read and posted at:
http://j-kaye-book-blog.blogspot.com/2008/03/bookworms-romance-reading-challenge.html
YEAH!!
I can do this, even though I am starting a bit late! I might even try one of those steamy Harlequin novels!
*yay* j.kaye!
glad youre joining us Boyett-Brinkley
This sounds like fun! I'm joining, too!
I just read my first book for this challenge - Strike Zone. I added my name to Mr. Linky but I forgot to put the title of the book next to my name. I couldn't find a way to edit it :( Sorry about that :(
glad you are joining us Yvonne :)
Hi Naida, here are three of my most recent 5 star Romance novels, and two stinkers. :)
http://megromancereviews.blogspot.com/2008/06/elizabeth-hoyt-raven-king.html
http://megromancereviews.blogspot.com/2008/06/julia-quinn-lost-duke-of-wyndham.html
http://megromancereviews.blogspot.com/2008/04/loretta-chase-not-quite-lady.html
http://megromancereviews.blogspot.com/2008/05/catherine-coulter-wizards-daughter.html
http://megromancereviews.blogspot.com/2008/02/cheryl-holt-secret-fantasy.html
Enjoy! -Heloise(& Abelard)
hi heloise, I'll check those out.
My next review for this challenge is now up here
i'll check it out marg :)
Here's #4:
The Tycoon's Princess Bride (Natasha Oakley)
great christina :)
Great challenge! I'm joining in late.
welcome nicole!
Naida,
I just posted my 5th book in Mr. Linky. I do wrap-up post soon.
great christina!
I just posted one of my reviews for this challenge.
this challenge is coming to a close soon, its been lots of fun :)
I just posted the final prize, check it out.
here
Since I have so many challenges to post, as I dont' have a blog and will be away at the end of the year, I am starting early.
1 Krentz, Jayne All Night Long
2 Wolf, Joan The Poisoned Serpent
3 Rice, LuAnn Firefly Beach
4 Hooper, Kay The Haunting of Josie
5 McCauley, Barbara The Cinderella Scandal
6. Lindsey, Johanna Love Only Once
7. Brown, Sandra Breakfast in Bed
8. Lindsey, Johanna The Present
9. Krentz, Jayne Ann Grand Passion
10. Brown, Sandra Envy
11. Jackson, Lisa Lost Souls
12. Howard, Linda Open Season
13. Garwood, Julie For the Roses
14. Iles, Greg Blood Memory
15. Daimehnt, Anhita Thye Red teent
16. Robards, Karen Guilty
17 Unger, Lisa Beautiful Lies
18 Krentz, Jayne Ann Sharp Edges
19. Pattrson, James Sundays at Tiffany's
20. Lewis, Beverly The Forbidden
21. Clark, Mary Jane Close to You
22. Hooker, Kay The Matchmaker
23. Barton, Beverly A Time to Die
24. Jackson, Lisa Mc Cafferty's: Slade
25. Woods, Stuart Sante Fe Dead
26. Roberts, Nora Sanctuary
27. Unger, Lisa Black Out28.
28. Page, Katherine Hall The Body in the Lighthouse Mystery
29. Price, Eugenia Where Shadows Go
30. Carr, Phillippa Song of the Siren
31. Lindsey, Johanna No chocie but Seduction
32. Deveraux, Jude The Conquest
33. Miller, Linda Lael Knights
34. Green, Jane The Beach House
35. Dunlap, susanne Lizst's Kiss
36. Price, Eugenia Bright Captivity
37. Karon, Jan A Light inthe Window
38. Roberts, Nora Tribute
39. Woods, Stuart Hot Mahogany
40. Stewart, Mary Thornyhold
41. Neggers, Carla Kiss the Moon
42. Maguire, Mrgo Nowyck's Lady
43. Parker, Robert B Thin Air
44. Jackson, Lisa A Husanad to Remember
45. Moore, Margaret The Overlord's Bride
46. Brown, Sandra Worfds of Silk
47. Neggers, Carla Cold Pursuit
48. Hooper, Kay Holiday Spirit
49. Kleypas, Lisa Surender
Since I have so many challenges to post, as I dont' have a blog and will be away at the end of the year, I am starting early.
1 Krentz, Jayne All Night Long
2 Wolf, Joan The Poisoned Serpent
3 Rice, LuAnn Firefly Beach
4 Hooper, Kay The Haunting of Josie
5 McCauley, Barbara The Cinderella Scandal
6. Lindsey, Johanna Love Only Once
7. Brown, Sandra Breakfast in Bed
8. Lindsey, Johanna The Present
9. Krentz, Jayne Ann Grand Passion
10. Brown, Sandra Envy
11. Jackson, Lisa Lost Souls
12. Howard, Linda Open Season
13. Garwood, Julie For the Roses
14. Iles, Greg Blood Memory
15. Daimehnt, Anhita Thye Red teent
16. Robards, Karen Guilty
17 Unger, Lisa Beautiful Lies
18 Krentz, Jayne Ann Sharp Edges
19. Pattrson, James Sundays at Tiffany's
20. Lewis, Beverly The Forbidden
21. Clark, Mary Jane Close to You
22. Hooker, Kay The Matchmaker
23. Barton, Beverly A Time to Die
24. Jackson, Lisa Mc Cafferty's: Slade
25. Woods, Stuart Sante Fe Dead
26. Roberts, Nora Sanctuary
27. Unger, Lisa Black Out28.
28. Page, Katherine Hall The Body in the Lighthouse Mystery
29. Price, Eugenia Where Shadows Go
30. Carr, Phillippa Song of the Siren
31. Lindsey, Johanna No chocie but Seduction
32. Deveraux, Jude The Conquest
33. Miller, Linda Lael Knights
34. Green, Jane The Beach House
35. Dunlap, susanne Lizst's Kiss
36. Price, Eugenia Bright Captivity
37. Karon, Jan A Light inthe Window
38. Roberts, Nora Tribute
39. Woods, Stuart Hot Mahogany
40. Stewart, Mary Thornyhold
41. Neggers, Carla Kiss the Moon
42. Maguire, Mrgo Nowyck's Lady
43. Parker, Robert B Thin Air
44. Jackson, Lisa A Husanad to Remember
45. Moore, Margaret The Overlord's Bride
46. Brown, Sandra Worfds of Silk
47. Neggers, Carla Cold Pursuit
48. Hooper, Kay Holiday Spirit
49. Kleypas, Lisa Surender
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