New Book Challenges for 2014

Not sure if any of my fellow book bloggers are doing these challenges.
I’m currently working on work related goals and one of those goals is to work on my Reader’s Advisory Skills.

Challenge #1: The Dewey Challenge 2014

Read one nonfiction book from each of the Dewey Classifications. (10 total)

000 – General works, Computer science and Information

100 – Philosophy and psychology

200 – Religion

300 – Social sciences

400 – Language

500 – Science

600 – Technology

700 – Arts & recreation

800 – Literature

900 – History & geography

If anyone would like to join me in this venture, The guidelines are pretty basic.

1.     Any book in each classification.

2.     Length does not matter

3.     Books can overlap any other challenges

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Challenge #2:  The 2014 Genre Challenge

Read at least one book from each genres listed: (15 Total)

Adrenaline Genres: 

1. Adventure
2. Romantic Suspense
3. Suspense
4. Thrillers

Emotions Genres: 

1. Gentle Reads
2. Horror
3. Romance
4. Women's Fiction

Intellect Genres:

1. Literary Fiction
2. Mysteries
3. Psychological Suspense
4. Science Fiction

Landscape Genres:

1. Fantasy
2. Historical Fiction
3. Westerns

I got this list of Genres from "The Readers' Advisory Guide to Genre Fiction" 2nd Edition.

If anyone would like to join me in this venture, the guidelines are pretty basic.

1.     At least one book from each classification. (15 total)

2.     Length does not matter

3.     Books can overlap any other challenges

Books Read in 2007 (total: 99)

So it's really down from the last couple years. I went into a reading slump near the end of the year :(

1. 1/1: High Heels are Murder by Elaine Viets (chicklit mystery) ***
2. 1/6: Point Blank by Catherine Coulter (rom. suspense - audio) ***(library)
3. 1/7: Your Big Break by Johanna Edwards (chick lit) **
4. 1/8: From Baghdad, With Love by LtCol Jay Kopelman (military non fiction) ****
5. 1/8: Too Perfect by Julie Orloton (contemporary romance)***
6. 1/10: The Fortune Quilt by Lani Diane Rich (chick lit -- ARC) ****
7. 1/14: Confessions of a Serial Dater by Michelle Cunnah (chick lit) ***
8. 1/15: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs (paranormal) ***
9. 1/16: Naked in Death by JD Robb (futuristic romance- audio- reread) ***
10. 1/17: Delicious by Susan Mallery (contemp romance) ***
11. 1/17: Plum Lovin' by Stephanie Plum (mystery - humorous) **(borrowed)
12. 1/18: Two Hot! by Cara Summers (Harlequin Blaze)**
13. 1/20: Serial Bride by Ann Voss Peterson (Harlequin Intrigue) **
14. 1/23: A Temporary Arrangement by Roxanne Rustand (Harlequin Super Romance) **
15. 1/26: Reluctant Witness by Kathleen Long (Harlequin Intrigue) **
16. 1/29: Glory In Death by JD Robb (futuristic romance - audio - reread) **
17. 1/31: The Trouble with Witches by Shirley Damsgaard (paranormal mys) ***

1. 2/6: Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs (paranormal) **
2. 2/8: Engagement Between Enemies by Kathie DeNosky (harlequin Desire) **
3. 2/12: Hemlock Bay by Catherine Coulter (romantic suspense - audio) *** (library)
4. 2/13: Tempted by a Texan by Mindy Neff (Harlequin AR) **
5. 2/14: For Revenge... or Pleasure? by Trish Morey (Harlequin Presents)*
6. 2/15: Dead and Dateless by Kimberly Raye (paranormal romance)***
7. 2/17: Nearlyweds by Beth Kendrick (chick lit) ***
8. 2/19: If you Could Read my Mind... by Jeanie London (Harlequin Blaze) **
9. 2/23: Step on a Crack by James Patterson (thriller)***(library)

1. 3/6: Stalemate by Iris Johansen (romanctic suspense) (library) **
2. 3/6: Private Confessions by Lori Borrill (Harlequin Blaze) ***
3. 3/7: All Over Creation by Ruth Ozeki (fiction-audio) (library)***
4. 3/8: A Fistful of Charms by Kim Harrison (paranormal) ***
5. 3/9: Sizzling by Susan Mallery (contemp. romance) ***
6. 3/13: Seven Ways to Lose your Lover by Alesia Holliday (chick lit) ***
7. 3/17: Jinxed by Jacquie D'Alessandro, Jill Shalvis, Crystal Green (H. Blaze) **
8. 3/17: Un-Bridaled by Eileen Rendahl (chick lit) ***
9. 3/20: The Dream Thief by Shana Abe (historical fantasy/romance)**
10. 3/21: Blue Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews (xmas novel - humorous/mystery?) ***
11. 3/23: Sweet and Deadly by Charlaine Harris (contemp mystery- reissue from '81)**
12. 3/26: Blowout by Catherine Coulter (romantic suspense -- audio) (library) ***

1. 4/3: Love and the Single Mom by CJ Carmichael (harlequin super rom) **
2. 4/8: Key Lime Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke (mystery) *** (library)
3. 4/9: The Fourth Bear by Jasper Fforde (alternate reality fiction) *** (library-- audio)
4. 4/9: Girl's Guide to Witchcraft by Mindy Klasky (witchy chick lit) *** (main character: librarian)
5. 4/14: What's a Ghoul To Do? by Victoria Laurie (paranormal mystery) *** fun read
6. 4/17: Kissing Sin by Keri Arthur (paranormal) ****
7. 4/22: Eleventh Hour by Catherine Coulter (mystery) *** (library -- audio)
8. 4/23: Raspberry Sherbert Kisses by Ellyn Bache (harlequin Next) **
9. 4/25: Fool Moon by Jim Butcher (paranormal -- dresden #2) ** (library)
10. 4/26: Hot Stuff by Janet Evanovich and Leanne Banks (romance) **

1. 5/2: Men at Work by Janelle Denison, Nina Bangs, and MaryJanice Davidson (romance) **
2. 5/6: Ex marks the spot by Merline Lovelace (Harlequin Next) ***
3. 5/10: The Two Minute Rule by Robert Crais (mys/thrill) *** (library -- audio)
4. 5/14: Grave Peril by Jim Butcher (paranormal) ** (library)
5. 5/23: White Doves at Morning by James Lee Burke (abridged audio- library) ***

1. 6/5: White Lies by Jayne Ann Krentz (romantic susp-audio -- library) ***
2. 6/5: Night Rising (Vampire Babylon #1) by Chris Marie Green (paranormal)**
3. 6/13: A Hunger like no Other by Kresley Cole (para. romance) ***
4. 6/15: Anaz-voohri by Vijaya Schartz (futuristic rom susp)***
5. 6/18: Loose Lips by Claire Berlinski (cia fiction -- library -- audio) ***
6. 6/19: Eternal Nights by Patti O'Shea (futuristic/sci-fi romance) ****
7. 6/23: Stray by Rachel Vincent (paranormal/werewolf) ****
8. 6/25: The 6th Target by James Patterson (mystery/thriller) **

1. 7/9: Immortal In Death by JD Robb (futuristic rom)*** (audio-reread)
2. 7/9: The Sister Switch by Pamela Ford (superromance harlequin)**
3. 7/15: Rapture in Death by JD Robb (futuristic rom)*** (audio-reread)
4. 7/21: The Next Big Thing by Johanna Edwards (chick lit) ****
5. 7/22: Rapture in Death by JD Robb (futuristic rom) *** (audio-reread)
6. 7/23: All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris (paranormal) *** (library)
7. 7/24: The Quickie by James Patterson (mys/thrill) *** (library)
8. 7/31: Urban Shaman by C.E. Murphy (paranomal/fantasy) **

1. 8/7: Changeling by Yasmine Galenorn (paranormal) ***
2. 8/10: The Liar's Diary by Patry Francis (fiction-- audio--library) ***
3. 8/11: Star-Crossed Parents by CJ Michael (harlequin super rom) ***
4. 8/15: Coulda Been A Cowboy by Brenda Novak (harlequin super rom) **** (i read this a week or so ago... maybe even last month.. can't believe i didnt marked it down.
5. 8/19: The Sleeping Beauty Proposal by Sarah Strohmeyer (romance) ****
6. 8/20: Seduction by Design by Sandra Brown (romance -- audio -- library) ****
7. 8/22: An Heir and a Spare by Maya Rodale (historical rom) ****
8. 8/25: Simply Love by Mary Balogh (historical rom)****
9. 8/26: Testing Kate by Whitney Gaskell (chic lit) ***
10. 8/29: Simply Magic by Mary Balogh (historical rom)***
11. 8/30: Nights in Rodanthe by Nicholas Sparks (fiction--audio--library--reread) ****

1. 9/4: Love By George by Debra Salonen (harlequin SR) ***
2. 9/5: California Demon by Julie Kenner (chick lit) ***
3. 9/15: Up Close and Dangerous by Linda Howard (rom. susp) ***
4. 9/27: Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult (fiction/school shooting)****
5. 9/28: Turning Angel by Greg Iles (suspense?/fiction/audio-- library)***
6. 9/29: Dear John by Nicholas Sparks (fiction-- signed) ***

1. 10/13: Little Bitty Lies by Mary Kay Andrews (fiction) ***
2. 10/16: The Fallen by T. Jefferson Parker (mys? fiction- Audio- library)***
3. 10/22: You've been Warned by James Patterson (suspense thriller?? - library)**
4. 10/26: Sweet Revenge by Diane Mott Davidson (suspsense- library) ***
5. 10/28: Tempt Me Twice by Stephanie Bond (contemp rom 2 in 1) ****
6. 10/29: The Pajama Game by Eugenie Seifer Olson (chick lit) ***

1. 11/12: My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult (library -- audio/fiction) ****
2. 11/14: Candy Cane Murder by J. Fluke, L. Levine, L. Meier (i think) (library -- mystery)***(only read Fluke's and half of Levine's stories)
3 . 11/16: Wife for Hire by Janet Evanovich (romance) **
4. 12/3: Many Bloody Returns ed by Charlaine Harris and ? (paranormal Short Stories -- Library) ***
5. 12/16: Crime Scene by Victoria Laurie (para/mystery) ***
6. 12/17: An Ice Cold Grave by Charlaine Harris (para) ****
7. 12/26: ****one I can't remember at the moment*** (its a contest book anyway) ***

Books Read in 2006: (total 138)

January 2006 reads:
1. 1/2/06: Finding Christmas by Gail Gaymer Martin
2. 1/3/06: Protected Hearts by Bonnie K Winn
3. 1/4/06: Manhunt by Janet Evanovich
4. 1/7/06: Anticipation by Jennifer LaBrecque
5. 1/11/06: Touching Darkness by Scott Westerfeld (Midnighters #2 -- YA book)
6. 1/13/06: Fiesta Moon by Linda Windsor
7. 1/13/06: Blind Date by Cheryl Anne Porter
8. 1/15/06: The Nymphos of Rocky Flats by Mario Acevedo (ARC - March 2006)
9. 1/16/06: Harbor Nights by Marcia Evanick
10. 1/20/06: Relentess by Jan Hambright
11. 1/23/06: The Oldest Kind of Magic by Ann Macela
12. 1/26/06: Blood Kiss by Mechele Armstrong (ebook - loose id)
13. 1/28/06: Cherry On Top by Kathleen Long
14. 1/30/06: Over the Water by Deborah Ranney (christian fiction)


February 2006 reads
15. 2/5/06: Hot Whispers of an Irishman by Dorien Kelly (was a good story just a tad to irish for me)
16. 2/6/06: Worth Every Risk by Dianna Love Snell
17. 2/9/06: The Orchid Hunter by Sandra K Moore
18. 2/11/06: Ask Jane by Victoria Hinshaw
19. 2/12/06: The Daughter He Never Knew by Linda Barrett (Pilgrim Cove)
20. 2/14/06: Full Bloom by Janet Evanovich and Charlotte Hughes (audio book)
21. 2/17/06: Scandalous by Jenna Peterson (sp?)
22. 2/19/06: The Secrets of Rosa Lee by Jodi Thomas
23. 2/24/06: Dance of Desire by Catherine Kean


March 2006 reads:
24. 3/4/06: Savannah Breeze by Mary Kay Andrews (ARC)
25. 3/8/06: Risk Everything by Sophia Johnson
26. 3/9/06: To The Limit by Cindy Gerard
27. 3/13/06: The Garrison : Lockdown by Vijaya Schartz
28. 3/14/06: Seeking Asylum by Mallory Kane
29. 3/15/06: Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris (audiobook)
30. 3/19/06: Over Her Dead Body by E.C. Sheedy
31. 3/20/06: Billionaire's Proposition by Leanne Banks (Dynasty: The Elliotts)
32. 3/21/06: Micah by Laurell K Hamilton
33. 3/25/06: Cherry Cheesecake Murder by Joanne Fluke
34. 3/27/06: Taking Care of Business by Brenda Jackson (Dynasty: The Elliotts)
35. 3/29/06: The 5th Horseman by James Patterson


April 2006 reads:
36. 4/4/06: Looking for Mr. Goodfrog by Laurie Graff (ARC)
37. 4/5/06: Queen of Babble by Meg Cabot (ARC)
38. 4/6/06: Savannah Blues by Mary Kay Andrews (audiobook)
39. 4/8/06: Rolling Thunder by Mark Mynheir (website)
40. 4/9/06: Kissing Adrien by Siri L. Mitchell
41. 4/13/06: Billy Goat Hill by Mark Stanleigh Morris
42. 4/14/06: Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn
43. 4/17/06: The Angel craved Lobster by Shirley Jump
44. 4/20/06: The Trouble with Magic by Madelyn Alt
45. 4/23/06: Twilight by Stephanie Meyer
46. 4/24/06: Bitten by Kelley Armstrong (audio)
47. 4/28/06: My Favorite Witch by Annette Blair



May 2006 reads:
48. 5/4/06: Playing with Fire by Cathy McDavid
49. 5/5/06: Cause for Scandal by Anna Depalo (Dynasties: The Elliots)
50. 5/8/06: Almost Perfect by Julie Orloton
51. 5/10/06: Dance Upon the Air by Nora Roberts (audio)
52. 5/15/06: Just Perfect by Julie Orloton
53. 5/18/06: Saving Allegheny Green by Lori Wilde
54. 5/21/06: First Date by Karen Kendall (hope i got that right)
55. 5/22/06: Beach Road by James Patterson
56. 5/24/06: Dark Tort by Diane Mott Davidson
57. 5/26/06: Heaven and Earth by Nora Roberts (audio)
58. 5/27/06: Dead Reckoning by Linda Castillo
59. 5/28/06: In the Arms of the Law by Peggy Moreland (Fortunes of Texas: Reunion)
60. 5/29/06: Almost a Family by Roxanne Rustand
61. 5/31/06: The Gentlemen's Club by Joanne Wayne
62. 5/31/06: The Forbidden Twin by Susan Crosby (The Elliotts)


June 2006 reads:
63. 6/3/06: Mr. and Mistress by Heidi Betts (The Elliotts)
64. 6/4/06: Expecting Lonergan's Baby by Maureen Child
65. 6/6/06: Dirty Blonde by Lisa Scottoline
66. 6/7/06: Strictly Lonergan's Business by Maureen Child
67. 6/9/06: Satisfying Lonergan's Honor by Maureen Child
68. 6/10/06: Heiress Beware by Charlene Sands
69. 6/11/06: Forgotten Son by Linda Warren
70. 6/19/06: On the Run by Iris Johansen
71. 6/21/06: Night's Kiss by Amanda Ashley
72. 6/24/06: Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich
73. 6/28/06: Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris
74. 6/29/06: The Somebodies by N. E. Bodie (arc- juv)


July 2006 reads:
75. 7/5/06: The Smoke Thief by Shana Abe
76. 7/8/06: The Other Woman by Brenda Novak
77. 7/10/06: Goblin Moon by Candace Sams
78. 7/12/06: Hot Summer Nights by LuAnn McLane
79. 7/16/06: Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur
80. 7/17/06: The Witness by Dee Henderson (audio)
81. 7/22/06: It Should Happen To You by Kathleen O'Reilly
82. 7/25/06: Passion, Betrayal, and Killer Highlights by Kyra Davis
83. 7/26/06: Breakfast at Bethany's by Kathleen O'Reilly
84. 7/30/06: Under Deepest Cover by Kara Lennox (dynasty: The Elliotts)
85. 7/31/06: Mood Swing by Jane Graves


August 2006 reads:

86. 8/1/06: Killer Dreams by Iris Johansen
87. 8/5/06: Carpe Demon by Julie Kenner
88. 8/6/06: Smitten by Janet Evanovich
89. 8/8/06: Dirty Laundry by Tori Carrington (sofie metropolis book)
90. 8/12/06: Chopping Spree by Diane Mott Davidson (audiobook)
91. 8/12/06: Marriage Terms by Barbara Dunlop (Dynasty: The Elliotts)
92. 8/13/06: Murder Unleashed by Elaine Viets
93. 8/15/06: The Perfect Score by Julie Kenner
94. 8/16/06: The Manolo Matrix by Julie Kenner
95. 8/19/06: Undead and Unreturnable by MaryJanice Davidson
96. 8/20/06: Seven Minutes To Noon by Kate Pepper
97. 8/23/06: Judge & Jury by James Patterson
98. 8/28/06: Charmed to Death by Shirley Damsgaard
99. 8/31/06: Reading Between the Lines by Vicki Lewis Thompson and Leslie Kelly


September 2006 Reads:
100. 9/1/06: Yours In Black Lace by Mia Zachary
101. 9/4/06: Magic Hour by Kristin Hannah (audio)
102. 9/7/06: Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison
103. 9/9/06: Secret Society Girl by Diana Peterfreund
104. 9/11/06: The Matchmaking Machine by Judith McWilliams
105. 9/11/06: The Intern Affair by Roxanne St. Claire (Dynasty: The Elliotts)
106. 9/15/06: Cover of Night by Linda Howard
107. 9/17/06: Killer Insight by Victoria Laurie
108. 9/19/06: Memory in Death by JD Robb (audio)
109. 9/22/06: Stolen Kisses by Julie Kenner
110. 9/24/06: 18 seconds by George Shuman (good but not as good as i thought it would be)
111. 9/2006: True Blue (police stories by those who lived them) by Sgt Randy Sutton (read it on and off all month. Read half of it and did not feel like finishing it)


October 2006 reads:
112. 10/2/06: Talk Nerdy To Me by Vicki Lewis Thompson
113. 10/5/06: Murder List by Julie Garwood (audio)
114. 10/6/06: The Penalty Box by Deidre Martin
115. 10/7/06: A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore
116. 10/11/06: Married to a Stranger by Patricia MacDonald
117. 10/12/06: Irreparable Harm by Randy Singer (audio)
118. 10/17/06: That's Amore! by Janelle Denison, Tori Carrington and Leslie Kelly
119. 10/24/06: Witchling by Yasmine Galenorn
120. 10/27/06: Forbidden Merger by Emilie Rose (Dynasty: the Elliotts)
121. 10/29/06: Kitty Goes to Washington by Carrie Vaughn


November 2006 Reads:
122. 11/2: Grave Surprise by Charlaine Harris
123. 11/5: Fame by Karen Kingsbury (abridged audio)
124. 11/6: The Chocolate Bridal Bash by Joanna Carl
125. 11/8: Learning Curve by Terry McLaughlin
126. 11/14: The Expectant Executive by Kathie DeNosky (Dynasty: The Elliotts)
127. 11/15: Return by Karen Kingsbury (abridged audio)
128. 11/16: Gil's All Fright Diner by A. Lee Martinez
129. 11/17: Thanksgiving by Janet Evanovich
130. 11/23: Jane Millionaire by Janice Lynn

December 2006 Reads:
131. 12/4: Beyond the Boardroom by Maureen Child (Dynasty: The Elliotts)
132. 12/5: Susannah's Garden by Debbie Macomber (audio)
133. 12/11: Motor Mouth by Janet Evanovich
134. 12/15: Irresistible by Susan Mallery
135. 12/19: Flirting with Forty by Jane Porter
136. 12/19: Plain Jane by Fern Michaels (audio)
137. 12/27: A Fabulous Wife by Dianne Castell
138. 12/31: Cross by James Patterson

Books read in 2005 (total: 144)

January 2005:

1. Sinfully Sexy by Linda Francis Lee
2. A Home of Her Own by Brenda Novak
3. Blind Alley by Iris Johansen
4. The Beauty Bride by Claire Delacroix
5. Vamped by David Sosnowski
6. Incubus Dreams by Laurell K Hamilton ( this took me off and on 2 weeks to read... 600+ pages long)
7. Old Enough to Know Better by Vicki Lewis Thompson
8. To Die For by Linda Howard
9. Metro Girl by Janet Evanovich

February 2005:

10. Nerd Gone Wild by Vicki Lewis Thompson
11. Abby Cooper Psychic Eye by Victoria Laurie (absolutley loved Abby and Dutch)
12. Love Overboard by Janet Evanovich
13. A Husband of her Own by Brenda Novak
14. London Bridges by James Patterson
15. The Chocolate Puppy Puzzle by Joanna Carl
16. Derik's Bane by MaryJanice Davidson
17. Out of Uniform by Amy J Fetzer (this was set in my home town -- Camp Lejeune/Jacksonville)
18. Industrial Magic by Kelley Armstrong
19. Shakespeare's Counselor by Charlaine Harris

March 2005:

20. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison
21. Entangled by Eileen Wilks (Dynasties: The Ashtons -Jan- Silhouette)
22. A Rare Sensation by Kathie Denosky (Dynasties: The Ashtons -Feb- Silhouette)
23. The Bride wore Chocolate by Shirley Jump (she's a MUST-BUY from now on)
24. The Good, The Bad and The Undead by Kim Harrison
25. Through Violet Eyes by Stephen Woodworth
26. Stranger in My House by Patricia MacDonald
27. Society-Page Seduction by Maureen Child (Dynasties: The Ashtons -Mar- Silhouette) -- i've always loved Maureen Child -- she's done a whole bunch of marine stories.
28. Alone by Lisa Gardner
29. The Kitchen Witch by Annette Blair

April 2005:

30. The Eyre Affair by Japser Fforde
31. Every Boy's Got One by Meggin Cabot (i think thats what her name was on this book)
32. The Devil Served Tortellini by Shirley Jump.
33. Total Rush by Deirdre Martin
34. Vanishing Acts by Jodi Picoult
35. Just a Taste by Bronwyn Jameson (Silhouette Desire: Dynasties: The Ashtons: April 05)
36. The Devil's Corner by Lisa Scottoline (ARE -- comes out in June 2005)
37. Christmas Bonus, Strings Attached by Susan Crosby
38. Mafia Chic by Erica Orloff

May 2005:

39. 5/1/05: Private Indiscretions by Susan Crosby
40. 5/3/05: Peach Cobbler Murder by Joanne Fluke
41. 5/4/05: Maximum Ride by James Patterson
42. 5/5/05: Hot Contact by Susan Crosby
43. 5/8/05: Honeymoon by James Patterson
44. 5/12/05: Hit Reply by Rocki St. Claire
45. 5/16/05: Undercover Angel by Cynthia Rutledge
46. 5/18/05: Simply Unforgettable by Mary Balogh
47. 5/21/05: The Pursuit by Lori Wick
48. 5/22/05: Brazen by Carly Phillips
49. 5/24/05: Bedroom Secrets by Michelle Celmer
50. 5/26/05: A Stroke of Midnight by Laurell K Hamilton
51. 5/28/05: Beauty Queen by Julia London
52. 5/28/05: Bridal Renaissance by Lisa Childs

June 2005:

53. 6/2/05: 4th of July by James Patterson
54. 6/3/05: Heist and Seek by Amy Sandrin
55. 6/4/05: Better Read than Dead by Victoria Laurie
56. 6/5/05: Miss Fortune by Julia London
57. 6/7/05: Goodnight, Sweetheart by Suzanne Simmons
58. 6/10/05: Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris
59. 6/11/05: On Thin Ice by Cherry Adair
60. 6/11/05: Awaken the Senses by Nalini Singh
61. 6/12/05: Just Murdered by Elaine Viets
62. 6/12/05: Her Fifth Husband? by Dixie Browning
63. 6/15/05: The Rose Red Bride by Claire Delacroix
64. 6/17/05: The Duchess's Next Husband by Terri Brisbin
65. 6/18/05: Estate Affair by Sara Orwig
66. 6/20/05: In the Prince's Bed by Sabrina Jeffries
67. 6/25/05: Countdown by Iris Johansen
68. 6/27/05: To Pleasure a Prince by Sabrina Jeffries
69. 6/30/05: Before I Wake by Anne Frasier
70. 6/30/05: Blame it on the Blackout by Heidi Betts

July 2005:

71. 7/4/05: Enchanted, INC by Shanna Swendson
72. 7/6/05: Julie and Romeo Get Lucky by Jeanne Ray (sequel to Julie and Romeo -- a classic story but with seniors)
73. 7/11/05: Killing Time by Linda Howard (rather different than some of her others but it was OK)
74. 7/14/05: The Beast Within by Suzanne McMinn (wasnt sure at first but it was good story. Can't wait for the rest of the PAX League now)
75. 7/16/05: Undead and Unappreciated by MaryJanice Davidson (good book but didnt like how it ended)
76. 7/18/05: Sex, Murder and a Double Latte by Kyra Davis (damn it... now i got another author to start buying... LOL)
77. 7/20/05: Eleven On Top by Janet Evanovich (ok .....so i read the last 50 pages at work just to get it finished)
78. 7/23/05: Lifeguard by James Patterson
79. 7/23/05: Faithless by Karin Slaughter (comes out August 30 -- good book)
80. 7/25/05: A Stranger in Town by Brenda Novak (still one of my favorite authors --- keep them coming)
81. 7/30/05: Sofie Metropolis by Tori Carrington (kinda like a Greek Stephanie Plum -- good start)

August 2005:

82. 8/6/05: Gone with the Nerd by Vicki Lewis Thompson (can't wait for the next Nerd book)
83. 8/7/05: The Truth about love by Stephanie Laurens
84. 8/8/05: Rich Rugged Royal by Cynthia Rutledge
85. 8/10/05: The Girlfriend Curse by Valerie Frankel
86. 8/12/05: Summer Lovin' by Carly Phillips
87. 8/15/05: The Millionaire's Cinderella Wife by Lilian Darcy
88. 8/16/05: Sympathy Between Humans by Jodi Compton
89. 8/20/05: Confessions of A Lingerie Addict by Jennifer Ashley (absolutely loved this book)
90. 8/22/05: Betrayed Birthright by Sheri Whitefeather (dynasties: the ashtons)
91. 8/24/05: Mistaken for a Mistress by Kristi Gold (dynasties: the ashtons)
92. 8/26/05: True Believer by Nicholas Sparks
93. 8/29/05: The Accidental Virgin by Valerie Frankel
94. 8/29/05: Kiss & Make Up by Alison Kent

September 2005:

95. 9/1/05: My Favorite Mistake by Stephanie Bond
96. 9/2/05: Back to the Bedroom by Janet Evanovich
97. 9/8/05: Miss Julia's School of Beauty by Ann B. Ross
98. 9/8/05: Hot Under the Collar by Kirstin Hill
99. 9/14/05: If Only It Were True by Mark Levy
100. 9/17/05: Hot Number by Carly Phillips
101. 9/17/05: The Twelve-Month Mistress by Kate Walker
102. 9/18/05: The Future Widows' Club by Rhonda Nelson
103. 9/19/05: Match Me If You Can by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
104. 9/19/05: Condition of Marriage by Emilie Rose (Dynasty : Ashtons)
105. 9/21/05: Big Girls Don't Cry by Brenda Novak
106. 9/25/05: The Chocolate Mouse Trap by Joanna Carl
107. 9/27/05: The Spaniard's Inconvenient Wife by Kate Walker
108. 9/29/05: Bound By Blackmail by Kate Walker
109. 9/30/05: The Pregnancy Test by Susan Gable

October 2005:

110. 10/2/05: Fair Play by Deirdre Martin
111. 10/4/05: Barely Mistaken by Jennifer Labrecque
112. 10/13/05: Legally Mine by Kate Hoffman
113. 10/15/05: With Red Hands by Stephen Woodworth
114. 10/21/05: Dying in Style by Elaine Viets
115. 10/26/05: At First Sight by Nicholas Sparks
116. 10/30/05: Talking About Sex by Vicki Lewis Thompson

November 2005:

117. 11/3/05: The Highest Bidder by Roxanne St. Claire (Dynasty: the Ashtons)
118. 11/4/05: Grave Sight by Charlaine Harris
119. 11/5/05: The Givenchy Code by Julie Kenner
120. 11/9/05: Rules of Engagement by Bonnie K Winn (Hometown USA - harlequin super)
121. 11/12/05: The Fashionable P.I. by Rida Allen
122. 11/14/05: Savor the Seduction by Laura Wrightok

i got behind in posting my reads.... so i'll have to forgo the dates.

123. How to be the Perfect Girlfriend by Heather MacAllister
124. Dear Cordelia by Pamela Ford

(i read the next three from 11/19 - 11/22)

125. The Tempting Mrs. Reilly by Maureen Child
126. Whatever Reilly Wants... by Maureen Child
127. The Last Reilly Standing by Maureen Child
128. 11/23/05: Eye Candy by R.L. Stine
129. 11/25/05: Truly, Madly, Deeply by Vicki Lewis Thompson
130. 11/26/05: Operation Gigolo by Vicki Lewis Thompson
131. 11/28/05: Mary Mary by James Patterson

I've also started listening to audio books.

132. One for the Money by Janet Evanovich (audio)

December 2005:
133. 12/6/05: Seven Up by Janet Evanovich (audio book)
134. 12/8/05: Better than Chocolate by Jennifer Lebrecque
135. 12/10/05: The Midnighters: The Secret Hour by Scott Westerfeld (young adult)
136. 12/13/05: A Vision of Murder by Victoria Laurie
137. 12/18/05: Switched, Bothered and Bewildered by Suzanne MacPherson
138. 12/18/05: Name Your Price by Barbara McCauley (Dynasty: The Ashtons - final)
139. 12/18/05: The Marine and Me by Cathie Linz
140. 12/20/05: Four to Score by Janet Evanovich (audio book)
141. 12/23/05: Get Bunny Love by Kathleen Long
142. 12/26/05: Her Brother's Keeper by Valerie Hansen
143. 12/28/05: Witch Way to Murder by Shirley Damsgaard
144. 12/31/05: Eleven on Top by Janet Evanovich (audio book)

Books read 2004

total # of books: 108 books

(if i counted correctly) not bad considering i didnt start doing the list until March. Let's see how much i do this year (2005).


Since March 2004:
1. Glory in Death by Robb
2. Naked in Death by Robb
3. Immortal in Death by Robb
4. Sticks and Stones by Diane Mott Davidson
5. The 37th Hour by Jodi Compton
6. Sin City Wedding by ??
7. The Bachelor List by Jane Feather
8. Cold Feet by Brenda Novak
9. Chopping Spree by Diane Mott Davidson

April 2004:
10. The Wishing Chalice by Sandra Landry
11. Looking for Trouble by Julie Elizabeth Leto
12. Up to No Good by Julie Elizabeth Leto
13. Fairy Godmother by Mercedes Lackey
14. Raising Baby Jane by Lilian Darcy
15. Fatal Tide by Iris Johansen
16. A Family of Her Own by Brenda Novak
17. The Forgotten Door by Alexander Key (old kids book)
18. The Visitor by Lori Wick
19. Scandal between the Sheets by Brenda Jackson

May 2004:
20. The Night Before by Lisa Jackson
21. Expectant Princess by Stella Bagwell
22. Fudge Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke
23. A Summer to Remember by Mary Balogh
24. Lucy Crocker 2.0 by Caroline Preston
25. Bubbles Ablaze by Sarah Strohmeyer
26. Sullivan's Law by Nancy Taylor Rosenberg
27. The Bride Hunt by Jane Feather
28. The Boss Man's Fortune by Kathryn Jensen
29. Ain't She Sweet? by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
30. Storm Front by Jim Butcher
31. 3rd Degree by James Patterson
32. The Rescue by Lori Wick
33. The Wedding Game by Jane Feather

June 2004:
34. Slightly Married by Mary Balogh
35. Slightly Wicked by Mary Balogh
36. Slightly Scandalous by Balogh
37. Firestorm by Iris Johansen
38. Between Sisters by Kristin Hannah
39. Challenged by the Sheik by Kristi Gold
40. The Unknown Twin by Kathryn Shay
41. The Ideal Bride by Stephanie Laurens
42. Lip Service by Lori Foster and Julie Elizabeth Leto

July 2004:
43. Slightly Tempted by Balogh
44. Dear Prince Charming by Donna Kauffman
45. Slightly Sinful by Balogh
46. Cowboy Crescendo by Cathleen Galitz
47. Fire along the Sky by Sara Donati
48. Eat Cake by Jeanne Ray
49. Ten Big Ones by Janet Evanovich
50. Invitations to Seduction (ANTHOLOGY)

August 2004:
51. Slightly Dangerous by Balogh
52. Five Days in Summer by Kate Pepper
53. Staying Single by Millie Criswell
54. Forget Prince Charming by Natalie Stenzel
55. Hot Stuff by Carly Phillips
56. Do Over by Dorien Kelly
57. Steamy Savannah Nights by Sheri Whitefeather
58. Under the boardwalk by Carly Phillips
59. Last Scene Alive by Charlaine Harris
60. Between Duty and Desire by Leanne Banks
61. The Morning After by Lisa Jackson
62. Virtually Perfect by Samantha Hunter
63. Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong
64. Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris
65. Welcome to Sweetheart, Indiana by Suzanne Simmons

September 2004:
66. At your Service, Jack by Brenda Hammond
67. Guilty Pleasures by Cathy Yardley
68. Cold Case Squad by Edna Buchanan
69. The Ultimate Seduction by Janelle Denison
70. Urban Legend by Erica Orloff
71. A Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson
72. 32AA by Michelle Cunnah
73. The Enemy's Daughter by Anne Marie Winston
74. A Secret Rage by Charlaine Harris

October 2004:
75. Shop Til you Drop by Elaine Viets
76. The Girl Next Door by Patricia Macdonald
77. Hissy Fit by Mary Kay Andrews
78. Murder between the Covers by Elaine Viets
79. Have you seen her? by Karen Rose
80. The Butler Did It by Kasey Michaels
81. The Laws of Passion by Linda Conrad
82. A Lady of His Own by Stephanie Laurens
83. Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson
84. Killer Smile by Lisa Scottoline

November 2004:
85. Undead and Unemployed by MaryJanice Davidson
86. Dying to Call you by Elaine Viets
87. Terms of Surrender by Shirley Rogers
88. Rules of Engagement by Kathryn Caskie
89. Material Girl by Julia London
90. Sam's Letters to Jennifer by James Patterson
91. Rocky Road to Romance by Janet Evanovich
92. Kiss Me While I Sleep by Linda Howard
93. Call Waiting by Michelle Cunnah
94. Suddenly Sexy by Linda Francis Lee

December 2004:
95. Cookies and Kisses by Gina Jackson
96. Poppy Done to Death by Charlaine Harris
97. Shakespeare's Trollop by Charlaine Harris
98. Hunting Fear by Kay Hooper
99. Enemy Mind by Maggie Shayne
100. Shocking the Senator by Leanne Banks
101. One Night for Love by Mary Balogh
102. Double Shot by Diane Mott Davidson
103. The Librarian's Secret Wish by Carol Grace
104. Sugar Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke
105. The Nerd Who Loved Me by Vicki Lewis Thompson
106. Always by Jude Deveraux
107. Bite (ANTHOLOGY)
108. Pyramid of Lies by Ann Marie Winston