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Welcome to our first challenge of the year, yay! We’ll start slow and simple, things will get more exciting on the next few months, don’t worry. You can post or link your reading list by leaving a comment, and in case you have any questions I’ll be back by the end of the week (vacation time!), so don’t feel like I’ve abandoned the blog, I’ll be back soon <3
P.S: Giveaways for the challenge will NOT be posted with the jan challenge post, you’ll have to keep an eye on the blog for your special giveaways! ; )
This month you can choose between the following options:
- Read a book that is first of a series, by an author that is “new” to you or a debut novel by an author.
OR
- Read a romance that has a teen as the protagonist.
OR
- Read an Erotic Romance or Erotica.
And let me know which topic(s) you’ll choose!
Add your reviews here:
Just in case you are curious, I’m accepting 2 topics this month! Stay tunned cause I’ll review them at the blog!
63 comments
Diana
December 30, 2011 at 11:33 AM (UTC -3)
I’m going to read Evermore -it’s first in the Immortal series, has a teen protagonist plus I’ve never read anything by Alyson Noel. It’s perfect for this challenge.
Nat
January 8, 2012 at 2:37 AM (UTC -3)
I’ve never read anything by that author either =p
Emily
December 30, 2011 at 4:26 PM (UTC -3)
I am going for first in series, new to me author. Minion by LA Banks
Nat
January 8, 2012 at 2:38 AM (UTC -3)
LA BANKS! Nice!
The Keeper
December 31, 2011 at 3:08 AM (UTC -3)
I’m going to do numbers 1 & 3. My mom introduced me to a new to me author who’s books are considered erotica.
Nat
January 8, 2012 at 2:38 AM (UTC -3)
Bingo!
ELF
December 31, 2011 at 3:59 AM (UTC -3)
I’m going to read Sylvia Day’s “Seven Years to Sin”
Nat
January 8, 2012 at 2:39 AM (UTC -3)
Absolutely loved it!!! Gave it 5/5 =)
Amy Conley
December 31, 2011 at 6:39 AM (UTC -3)
I am reading a book by a debut author, Lecia Cornwall,
SECRETS of A PROPER COUNTESS. It is sooo good, I’m dying to finish it! If I’d read more and leave the puter alone I’ll finish much sooner!
Nat
January 8, 2012 at 2:39 AM (UTC -3)
I have read a book by her, but I still need to read that one next!
Gaby
December 31, 2011 at 5:44 PM (UTC -3)
I’m going for Option 1. I’m going to read The Next Always, which is Inn BoonsBoro Trilogy #1 by Nora Roberts (who is also new to me, first time I’ll read one of her books).
Nat
January 8, 2012 at 2:40 AM (UTC -3)
Nice choice! I need to start reading Nora Roberts too..*shame on me!*
Amanda Medina
January 1, 2012 at 2:12 AM (UTC -3)
I went for option 3. I just finished reading Claimed by K.R. Smith, who is a new author to me. The book was amazing and I wish it had gone on longer. I guess I just have to find the other books. (this was an e-book gotten from allromanceebooks.com)
Nat
January 8, 2012 at 2:41 AM (UTC -3)
You can check my newest post with a calendar about new releases ; )
Where will you be posting your reviews?
kah_cherub
January 1, 2012 at 11:57 AM (UTC -3)
I chose option 1.
I just started The Help.
Nat
January 8, 2012 at 2:41 AM (UTC -3)
Good Luck!! Is that the same book that inpired the movie?
sarinhafarinha
January 1, 2012 at 9:19 PM (UTC -3)
I’ll mix 1st and 2nd options with “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins.
http://sarinhafarinha.wordpress.com/2012/01/01/reading-romances-january-challenge/
Nat
January 8, 2012 at 2:42 AM (UTC -3)
Lovely, have fun! A lot of people seem to – more than- enjoy it =D
Claire Matthews
January 1, 2012 at 11:03 PM (UTC -3)
I’m reading “I Heart New York,” the first of the ‘I Heart’ series by Lindsey Kelk. She is a new author to me.
Nat
January 8, 2012 at 2:44 AM (UTC -3)
and to me too! ; P
Forever Book Lover (@Foreverbklover)
January 2, 2012 at 8:42 PM (UTC -3)
I am going to read “How to Dance with a Duke” by Manda Collins, it is the first in the series of Ugly Ducklings. This is an advanced reading copy. The summary looks good, so let’s hope for the best!!
Nat
January 8, 2012 at 2:45 AM (UTC -3)
I hope it’s as good as the title ; ) Don’t forget to link to your review, Kat!
Tabitha
January 2, 2012 at 11:46 PM (UTC -3)
I am going to read After The Kiss by Terra Elan McVoy for option 2.
Nat
January 8, 2012 at 2:45 AM (UTC -3)
Nice!
Tabitha
February 15, 2012 at 8:12 PM (UTC -3)
Instead I actually read Want To Go Private by Sarah Darer Littman.
http://myreadingchallenge1.blogspot.com/2012/02/want-to-go-private-sarah-darer-littman.html
Sonia Remo Ait
January 3, 2012 at 3:42 AM (UTC -3)
I went for one and three.
I chose Covet by Felicity Heaton. A Paranormal erotica.
(who is also a new author to me)
I’m also reading Busted in Bollywood by Nicola Marsh. Contemporary romance, and also a new author to me.
Sorry I’m late posting. Have fun all!
Nat
January 8, 2012 at 2:46 AM (UTC -3)
Nicola is so nice!! And I want to read Covet too, never read anything by her and the blurbs are irresistible!
Alexa @ Alexa Loves Books
January 3, 2012 at 2:53 PM (UTC -3)
I’m doing two topics this month as well. I will be reading The Secret History of the Pink Carnation, a new to me series by Lauren Willig, as well as The Au Pairs, a teen romance by Melissa de la Cruz.
Nat
January 8, 2012 at 2:46 AM (UTC -3)
Enjoy! =D
Jessica (Peace Love Books)
January 4, 2012 at 1:43 AM (UTC -3)
I’m going with topic 2 and reading Bittersweet by Sarah Ockler
Nat
January 8, 2012 at 2:47 AM (UTC -3)
Have fun!
Melissa Haggerty
January 6, 2012 at 3:10 AM (UTC -3)
I picked them all because I just finished reading Amongst the Ruins (The Chronicles of 2020) by Saewod Tice, which was a new other for me and the book was about a teen. I picked Option 3 also because I have a few books in my Kindle that I haven’t read yet that will fit that category.
Nat
January 8, 2012 at 2:48 AM (UTC -3)
I liked that book a LOT! Don’t forget to link your reviews ; )
Melissa Haggerty
January 8, 2012 at 2:53 PM (UTC -3)
http://www.amazon.com/review/R1ZZJ36JEFXPYT/ref=cm_cr_rdp_perm
Here is the link to my review for Amongst the Ruins (The Chronicles of 2020) by Saewod Tice.
Nat
January 8, 2012 at 3:24 PM (UTC -3)
Cool! Don’t forget to add it to the linky!
Angela M.
January 7, 2012 at 5:05 PM (UTC -3)
Not sure what I’ll pick yet since I just joined the challenge, but I have already read a new author’s first in a series this month: Lisa Kessler’s NIGHT WALKER. I have a few more firsts in my cloud right now. And I’m going to find a great Erotica to try out. I didn’t check the box for a teen protag, but if I get a chance, I’ll read one of those, too.
Nat
January 8, 2012 at 2:48 AM (UTC -3)
Cool =)
Nikki
January 7, 2012 at 7:59 PM (UTC -3)
I’m going for first in a series by an author that is new to me and romance involving a teen!! Nat, if you get a chance, drop by and sign up for my first ever blog hop!! Maybe you can help promote it!!http://closeencounterswiththenightkind.blogspot.com/2012/01/blog-hop-sign-up.html
Nat
January 8, 2012 at 2:51 AM (UTC -3)
Awesome!! I shared on G+ and twitter =) I’ll see if I can join…
Kate
January 8, 2012 at 3:17 PM (UTC -3)
Just finished my first book on the challenge! Heart Of The Dragon by Gena Showalter you can check the review out here: http://read2review.com/our-reviews/g/gena-showalter/heart-of-the-dragon-a-tale-of-atlantis/ This classifys as option 1 for me as she is a new to me author.
I have also selected option 3 and am going to read an erotic romance too this month. I have selected to read: June Bug by J.T Harding please follow the link for the Goodreads page: http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10713228-june-bug – I love the fact that this is based in New England and i will be visiting there in September =) Will link to my review once it’s read, have a couple of others to read before this one but i will read it by the end of the month.
Nat
January 8, 2012 at 3:23 PM (UTC -3)
Awesome! Please add the review to the blue frog linky!
Juana Duran
January 10, 2012 at 1:13 AM (UTC -3)
I will go with options 1. Read a book that is first of a series, by an author that is “new” to you or a debut novel by an author , and option 3. Read an Erotic Romance or Erotica.
1. Highland Destiny by Laura Hunsaker
3. Surrender to Me by Shayla Black
Tin Ong
January 10, 2012 at 2:03 AM (UTC -3)
I’ll be doing option 3: Reading an Erotica –
Just got a copy of Any Wicked Thing by Margaret Rowe.
Rachel Hunt
January 11, 2012 at 2:11 AM (UTC -3)
Alright, well I screwed it up a bit and read a book in the middle of a series. I’m new. I’ll get it right now.
Nat
January 11, 2012 at 4:58 PM (UTC -3)
Don’t worry, there’s still plenty of time!
Amanda Medina
January 12, 2012 at 2:49 PM (UTC -3)
I am reading a lot of option one and three, not sure if I will be reading anything in two but we will see. oh and how can I add my blog on here? it’s
http://www.myspace.com/dragonqueen16/blog
Plus I also have an account on Goodreads I think this is the correct link to it
http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/7369882-amandamedina?shelf=read
Nat
January 12, 2012 at 2:53 PM (UTC -3)
Hi Amanda! Just please click the blue frog icon and then add the direct link to your review =)
Heather Capewell
January 12, 2012 at 7:23 PM (UTC -3)
I chose to read the sookie Stackhouse book, the first one but i forget the title. I ended up reading the whole series instead of just one lol. I had wanted read the books but never found the time, so she was a new to me author. It’s also a new to me genre of sorts. I used to be more a historical romance but now i’m loving paranormal romances too!
Nat
January 12, 2012 at 8:08 PM (UTC -3)
That’s so good to hear! There are so many paranormal lovers out there (and books) and now you’re one of them! Please add the links to your reviews by cicking the blue flog image =)
Susan
January 13, 2012 at 12:32 PM (UTC -3)
I went for option one and two and just finished reading Witchy, Witchy by Penelope King. It’s the first book in the Spellbound Trilogy. I wasn’t sure I would like it but was pleasantly surprised. I’ll be posting my review soon on my website:
http://www.todaysworkingwoman25.blogspot.com.
Thanks for the challenge. I had a great time!
Nat
January 13, 2012 at 12:34 PM (UTC -3)
I hope you join us again next month! Don’t forget to link up your review when it’s live ; )
Susan Dusterhoft
January 22, 2012 at 7:54 PM (UTC -3)
Here’s my link to the review of Witchy, Witchy by Penelope King:
http://todaysworkingwoman25.blogspot.com/2012/01/twws-book-review-witchy-witchy-by.html
Nat
January 22, 2012 at 10:20 PM (UTC -3)
Did you add it to the blue frog linky?
Susan Dusterhoft
January 23, 2012 at 12:00 AM (UTC -3)
No, but I will do so now!
Thanks!
Crimson~Rose
January 16, 2012 at 6:32 PM (UTC -3)
I’ve just discovered this challenge and have just signed up. I don’t have a blog so will be using my Goodreads shelf (which i am also new to LOL). I have read Lara Adrians Kiss of Midnight for this challenge, it is the first in a series and she is a new author to me.
Crimson~Rose
Crimson~Rose
January 24, 2012 at 2:11 PM (UTC -3)
I have also added number 3 to this challenge. I read Spellbound by Felicity Heaton, which was one hot read.
Lori Zalewski
January 17, 2012 at 2:59 AM (UTC -3)
I’ve decided to go with options 1 and 3.
For option one I’m going to read A Touch of Crimson by Sylvia Day the first in her Renegade Angels Novel. Sylvia is a new author for me. For option 3 I’ve decided to read Nobody’s Hero by Kallypso Masters. If I have time by the end of the month I’m going to try and read a book for option 2 – Bella Notte by Jess Kimmel-Freeman.
Lori
Crimson~Rose
January 18, 2012 at 8:19 AM (UTC -3)
I have dome 1 and 3 for this challenge. I read Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian which is a new Author for me and the forst in a series and also Spellbound by Felicity Heaton with is an erotic novella.
http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/7353913-crimson-rose?shelf=rr-challenge-2012
Julia
January 25, 2012 at 3:19 AM (UTC -3)
Yay! FInished and all linked up. Debut author and new to me, so its like double option one, for Heiress Without a Cause by Sara Ramsey!
Interesting plot for a historical romance
Christina
January 29, 2012 at 6:27 AM (UTC -3)
I was having some problems finding this thread earlier this month to see what would be the challenge for the month but once I found it I was super happy to discover that one of the books I did read this month actually does fit with the challenge. I read Roxanne St. Claire’s Edge of Sight which is a new to me author and the first book in her Guardian Angelinos series. I linkied up with the frog already. Can’t wait to see what February will bring for this challenge.
Kiru Taye
January 29, 2012 at 8:39 AM (UTC -3)
I read Betrayed by DC Juris and posted the link to my Goodreads review on the linky. It’s classed as Erotic romance.
Christy
January 31, 2012 at 1:37 AM (UTC -3)
I picked Broods of Fenrir for option 1 – new to me author and A Knight of Passion for option 3 – erotic. I filled out the links page to see my reviews.
Gina ~ Hott Books
March 31, 2012 at 10:57 AM (UTC -3)
I read Hot Flash which is by an author that is new to me.