Lenoreo’s 2019 Reading Challenges

Here are the year-long Reading Challenges I’m participating in for 2019!!  I will track my progress on this page as well.  For more information on any of the challenges, go to the sign up pages.

For my non-yearly reading challenges, go to this page!

The 2019 Finishing the Series Reading Challenge is hosted by Celebrity Readers, ie us!  #FinishingTheSeries2019

There are 3 levels to the challenge:
1-4 Series C-List Series Finisher
5-8 Series B-List Series Finisher
9+ Series A-List Series Finisher

My goal is A-List Series Finisher.

Series Updates (finished series in pink, books read prior to 2019 in blue):

  1. Winston Brothers series by Penny Reid — Beauty and the Mustache, Truth or Beard; Grin & Beard It; Beard Science; Beard in Mind; Dr. Strange Beard; Beard with Me; Beard Necessities
  2. Knitting in the City series by Penny Reid — Neanderthal Seeks Human (audio); Neanderthal Marries Human; Friends Without Benefits; Love Hacked; Beauty and the Mustache (audio); Scenes from the City; Ninja at First Sight; Happily Ever Ninja; Dating-Ish; Scenes from the Hallway; Marriage of Inconvenience; Neanderthal Seeks EXTRA (yarns); Neanderthal and Human Seek Baby
  3. Hypothesis series by Penny Reid — Attraction (audio); Heat (audio); Capture (audio); Motion; Space; Time
  4. Rugby series by L.H. Cosway & Penny Reid — The Hooker and the Hermit; The Player and the Pixie; The Cad and the Co-Ed; The Varlet and the Voyeur
  5. Brooklyn series by Sarina Bowen — Brooklynaire; Overnight Sensation; Superfan
  6. True North series by Sarina Bowen — Bittersweet; Steadfast; Keepsake; Bountiful; Speakeasy; Fireworks; ??
  7. Snow & Ice Games series by Tamsen Parker — Love on the Tracks; Seduction on the Slopes; On the Edge of Scandal; Fire on the Ice; On the Brink of Passion
  8. What Kills Me series by Wynne Channing — What Kills Me; I Am Forever
  9. Him & Her series by Carey Heywood — Him; Her; Them
  10. Fandom Hearts series by Cathy Yardley — Level Up; Hooked; One True Pairing; Game of Hearts; What Happens At Con; Ms. Behave; Playing Doctor
  11. Hoops series by Kennedy Ryan — Hoops Holiday; Long Shot, Block Shot; Hook Shot
  12. Waiting on the Sidelines series by Ginger Scott — Waiting on the Sidelines (audiobook); Going Long; The Hail Mary
  13. Romance for all Seasons series by Sandra Marie — After the Night; Across the Street; Under the Tree; Going Down; Between Friends; Behind the Stick
  14. Juniper Falls series by Julie Cross — Off the Ice; Breaking the Ice; On Thin Ice
  15. Going Down in Flames series by Chris Cannon — Going Down in Flames; Bridges Burned; Trial By Fire; Fanning the Flames; Burning Bright
  16. Judgement of the Six series by Melissa Haag — Hope(less) (reread); (Mis)fortune (reread); (Un)wise (reread); (Un)bidden (reread); (Dis)content (reread); (Sur)real
  17. Judgement of the Six Companion series by Melissa Haag — Clay’s Hope (reread); Emmitt’s Treasure (reread); Luke’s Dream; Thomas’ Heart; Carlos’ Peace
  18. Imdalind series by Rebecca Ethington — Kiss of Fire; Eyes of Ember; Scorched Treachery; Soul of Flame; Burnt Devotion; Brand of Betrayal; Dawn of Ash; Crown of Cinders; Ilyan
  19. Corrigan Falls Raiders series by Cate Cameron — Center Ice, Playing Defense, Winging It, Breakaway

Progress:

Lenoreo's 2019 Finishing the Series Challenge: 12/10

120

Status: ACHIEVED!

The 2019 Diversity Reading Challenge is hosted by Celebrity Readers, ie us!  #DiversityRC2019

The main goal for the challenge is to read as many diverse books as possible, and I’m setting my goal for 42 diverse reads.  There’s also a mini-challenge with the following monthly themes:

JANUARY – diverse folktales/culture/mythology; or diverse retelling; or non-western setting
FEBRUARY – poc: Black/African American
MARCH – #ownvoices; or gender: female authors in male-dominated genres/non-fiction
APRIL – poc: Middle Eastern/South Asian
MAY – poc: East Asian/Southeast Asian/Pacific Islander
JUNE – LGBT+ pride summer: sexuality and gender identity
JULY – LGBT+ pride summer: sexuality and gender identity
AUGUST – mental health/addiction
SEPTEMBER – poc: hispanic/latinx
OCTOBER – physical/sensory/cognitive/intellectual/developmental disabilities
NOVEMBER – poc: Native American
DECEMBER – religious minorities

For the mini-challenge there are 3 levels:
Level 1: Noice! Participate in 1-4 Monthly Themes
Level 2: Da Bomb! Participate in 5-8 Monthly Themes
Level 3: Ermahgerd! Participate in 9-12 Monthly Themes

My goal is Level 2: Da Bomb!

Books Read:

  1. The Stars Around Us Burn (Modern Fairytales #2) by Allie Martin — JANUARY, Rapunzel retelling, aftermath of suicide, heroine has debilitating headaches.
  2. Overnight Sensation (Brooklyn Bruisers #5) by Sarina Bowen — biracial hero (hispanic and white).
  3. Pride and Prejudice and Passports by Corrie Garrett — JANUARY, Pride and Prejudice retelling, hispanic heroine.
  4. Mixtape: A Love Song Anthology by Various Authors — 3 of the stories had LGBT characters, and at least 2 (maybe more) had POC.
  5. Anton (Chicago Blaze #1) by Brenda Rothert — biracial heroine (black and white).
  6. False 9 by Megan Erickson — Filipino heroine.
  7. Dr. Strange Beard (Winston Brothers #5) by Penny Reid — FEBRUARY, black heroine.
  8. Hate Notes by Vi Keeland & Penelope Ward — disability (can’t elaborate, spoiler).
  9. The Chase (Briar U #1) by Elle Kennedy — heroine has ADHD.
  10. Dark Sexy Knight (A Modern Fairytale #4) by Katy Regnery — hero has impulsive control disorder (and 2 secondary characters are developmentally disabled).
  11. Paint the Stars (Free Fall #3) by Christina Lee & Nyrae Dawn — FEBRUARY, biracial hero (black and hispanic); gay heroes; demisexual hero.
  12. Someone Else’s Ocean by Kate Stewart — heroine has anxiety.
  13. Eyes on Me by Rachel Harris — biracial hero (hispanic and hungarian); heroine has anxiety.
  14. Intercepted (Playbook #1) by Alexa Martin — MARCH, biracial heroine (black and white), #ownvoices.
  15. Fumbled (Playbook #2) by Alexa Martin — MARCH, black heroine (or biracial?), #ownvoices.
  16. Spring Fling anthology by Various Authors — APRIL, Indian heroine in After Party; gay/bisexual heroes in Unmoored; hispanic heroine in Lei’d in Paradise; black (or biracial) heroine in Accidental Fling.
  17. Since You’ve Been Gone by Mary Jennifer Payne — black hero, many diverse secondary characters.
  18. Top Secret by Sarina Bowen & Elle Kennedy — gay/bisexual heroes.
  19. New Ink on Life (Thorn & Thistle #1) by Jennie Davids — JUNE, lesbian heroines; POC heroine (I’m guessing MJ is hispanic).
  20. (Sur)real (Judgement of the Six #6) by Melissa Haag — blind heroine.
  21. What I Didn’t Say by Keary Taylor — mute hero.
  22. Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston — JULY, gay/bisexual heroes; biracial hero (Mexican & white).
  23. Fire on the Ice (Snow & Ice Games #4) by Tamsen Parker — JULY, lesbian/bisexual/polyamorous heroines.
  24. Switch Hitter (Jock Hard #0.5) by Sara Ney — hispanic hero.
  25. The First Girl Child by Amy Harmon — hero has a stutter.
  26. Drummer Girl by Ginger Scott — AUGUST, hero is bipolar manic depressive with psychotic tendancies, heroine has PTSD, anxiety, possibly more.
  27. Breaking His Code (Away from Keyboard #1) by Patricia D. Eddy — SEPTEMBER, hispanic heroine; hero and heroine suffer from PTSD; heroine walks with a cane (among other permanent injuries).
  28. Hold Me Today (Put A Ring On It #1) by Maria Luis — Greek heroine (cultural); heroine has dyslexia.
  29. Weight Expectations (Cipher Office #1) by M.E. Carter — biracial hero (hispanic & white).
  30. Love in Due Time (Green Valley Library #1) by L.B. Dunbar — Wiccan heroine.
  31. Code of Conduct (Cipher Security #1) by April White — OCTOBER, heroine has amputated leg under the knee; black hero.
  32. What Kills Me (What Kills Me #1) by Wynne Channing — diverse author.
  33. I Am Forever (What Kills Me #2) by Wynne Channing — diverse author.
  34. Man Cuffed (Man Hands #4) by Sarina Bowen & Tanya Eby — heroine is biracial (black & white).
  35. #Starstruck (#Lovestruck #1) by Sariah Wilson — hero is an alcoholic.
  36. #Moonstruck (#Lovestruck #2) by Sariah Wilson — hero is biracial (hispanic & white).
  37. Baking Me Crazy (Donner Bakery #1) by Karla Sorensen — heroine is in a wheelchair (not paralyzed, but I forget the specifics).
  38. The Wallace Girl (Feud #1) by Eliot Scott — OCTOBER, heroine is severely dyslexic.
  39. The Sinclair Heir (Feud #2) by Eliot Scott — OCTOBER, heroine is severely dyslexic.
  40. Zip, Zero, Zilch (The Reed Brothers #6) by Tammy Falkner — heroine has a severe stutter.
  41. Blitzed (Playbook #3) by Alexa Martin — black hero, #ownvoices.
  42. Hot Winter Nights (Heartbreaker Bay #6) by Jill Shalvis — heroine has a limp and nerve damage, hero is biracial (Brazilian & white).
  43. #Fate (GearShark #6) by Cambria Hebert — gay heroes.
  44. #HEA (GearShark #6.5) by Cambria Hebert — gay heroes.
  45. A Cowboy Never Quits (Turn Around Ranch #1) by Cindi Madsen — heroine’s daughter suffers from anxiety/panic attacks.
  46. The Holiday Kiss (Briarwood High #4) by Maggid Dallen — hispanic heroine (or at least biracial).

Progress:

Lenoreo's 2019 Diversity Reading Challenge: 47/42

112

Status: ACHIEVED goal, and SURPASSED theme levels — read 9 out of the 12 monthly themes!

The 2019 New Release Reading Challenge is hosted by Lexxie & Brandee @ (un)Conventional Bookworms. #2019NewReleaseChallenge

There are 5 levels to the challenge:
1-30 New Release Newbie
31-60 New Release Pro
61-100 New Release Veteran
101-200 New Release Enthusiast
201+ New Release Obsessed

My goal is New Release Veteran.  I’m not including DNFs (those are my own personal requirements, not official rules of the challenge).  Books must be 100 pages minimum.

Books Read:

  1. The Stars Around Us Burn by Allie Martin
  2. Even If I Fall by Abigail Johnson
  3. Fighting To Score by Lisa B. Kamps
  4. The Hail Mary by Ginger Scott
  5. Overnight Sensation by Sarina Bowen
  6. Mixtape: A Love Song Anthology by Nikki Sloane, Elle Kennedy, K.L. Kreig, Leslie McAdam, Lynda Aicher, Mara White, Marni Mann, Rebecca Shea, Saffron Kent, Sierra Simone, Veronica Larsen, Xio Axelrod
  7. Anton by Brenda Rothert
  8. Between Friends by Sandra Marie
  9. False 9 by Megan Erickson
  10. On Thin Ice by Julie Cross
  11. The Risk by Elle Kennedy
  12. Motion by Penny Reid
  13. The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros
  14. Behind the Stick by Sandra Marie
  15. Advice From A Jilted Bride by Piper Rayne
  16. Space by Penny Reid
  17. The Wedding Deal by Cindi Madsen
  18. Eyes on Me by Rachel Harris
  19. Team Player by Julianna Keyes
  20. Fumbled by Alexa Martin
  21. Eleanor & Grey by Brittainy C. Cherry
  22. Time by Penny Reid
  23. New Orleans Rush by Kelly Siskind
  24. Spring Fling by Claudia Y. Burgoa, Logan Chance, Harloe Rae, Sunniva Dee, Nicole French, Bethany Lopez, Parker S. Huntington, Grahame Claire, K.K. Allen, Ella James, Cambria Hebert, Leslie Pike, Amelia Wilde
  25. Luca by Brenda Rothert
  26. Top Secret by Sarina Bowen, Elle Kennedy
  27. Unbroken by Jay Crownover
  28. Bred by Ginger Scott
  29. Just One of the Groomsmen by Cindi Madsen
  30. The Billionaire Boss Next Door by Max Monroe
  31. New Ink on Life by Jennie Davids
  32. Justified by Jay Crownover
  33. Superfan by Sarina Bowen
  34. Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
  35. Soul in Darkness by Wendy Higgins
  36. The First Girl Child by Amy Harmon
  37. Call Her Mine by Melissa Foster
  38. Drummer Girl by Ginger Scott
  39. Into the Madness by A.K. Koonce
  40. Hold Me Today by Maria Luis
  41. Beard with Me by Penny Reid
  42. Moonlighter by Sarina Bowen
  43. Weight Expectations by M.E. Carter
  44. Love in Due Time by L.B. Dunbar
  45. Code of Conduct by April White
  46. Twice in a Blue Moon by Christina Lauren
  47. Prose Before Bros by Cathy Yardley
  48. Man Cuffed by Sarina Bowen, Tanya Eby
  49. #Awestruck by Sariah Wilson
  50. Wrapped Up in You by Jill Shalvis
  51. Baking Me Crazy by Karla Sorensen
  52. The Wallace Girl by Eliot Scott
  53. The Sinclair Heir by Eliot Scott
  54. Beard Necessities by Penny Reid
  55. Blitzed by Alexa Martin
  56. The Manic Pixie Dream Boy Improvement Project by Lenore Appelhans
  57. #Fate by Cambria Hebert
  58. #HEA: Happily Ever After by Cambria Hebert
  59. The Boss Who Stole Christmas by Jana Aston
  60. Mr. Fantasy by Cambria Hebert
  61. A Cowboy Never Quits by Cindi Madsen

Progress:

Lenoreo's 2019 New Release Challenge: 61/61

100

Status: ACHIEVED!!

The 2019 Beat the Backlist Challenge is hosted by Austine @ Novel Knight.  #BeatTheBacklist2019

There are no levels to this challenge. you just set your reading goal.  All books must be released prior to 2019 (it’s about decreasing your TBR list afterall).  Since the goal of this reading challenge is to DECREASE my TBR, I’m going to try to be strict and only count books that I already have in my possession in some format before 2019.  My goal is 63 books (because I like picking weird numbers)!

Hogwarts House Mini Challenge is back, so obviously I’m Team Hufflepuff!

Books Read:

  1. Going Long by Ginger Scott
  2. Holden's Mate by Meg Ripley
  3. Xander's Mate by Meg Ripley
  4. Beau's Mate by Meg Ripley
  5. Julian's Mate by Meg Ripley
  6. Dr. Strange Beard by Penny Reid
  7. The Chase by Elle Kennedy
  8. Love Online by Penelope Ward
  9. Dark Sexy Knight by Katy Regnery
  10. See Me by Wendy Higgins
  11. Paint the Stars by Christina Lee, Nyrae Dawn
  12. For Finlay by J. Nathan
  13. Intercepted by Alexa Martin
  14. Home Run by Heidi McLaughlin
  15. Forever My Girl by Heidi McLaughlin
  16. Since You've Been Gone by Mary Jennifer Payne
  17. Getting Schooled by Emma Chase
  18. Fanning the Flames by Chris Cannon
  19. Burning Bright by Chris Cannon
  20. Friends Without Benefits by Penny Reid
  21. Love Hacked by Penny Reid
  22. Luke's Dream by Melissa Haag
  23. Vampire Girl by Karpov Kinrade
  24. Fire on the Ice by Tamsen Parker
  25. Lost Girl by Chanda Hahn
  26. Ninja at First Sight by Penny Reid
  27. Secondborn by Amy A. Bartol
  28. 1983: Cruel Summer by Amber Lynn Natusch
  29. Saven Deception by Siobhan Davis
  30. Scorched Treachery by Rebecca Ethington
  31. Fury Frayed by Melissa Haag
  32. For the Bear's Eyes Only by Kathy Lyons
  33. I Am Forever by Wynne Channing
  34. Sweet Evil by Wendy Higgins
  35. On the Brink of Passion by Tamsen Parker
  36. Christmas Kiss by Tammy Andresen
  37. The Candy Cane Kiss by Maggie Dallen
  38. My Christmas Break Mistake by Anne-Marie Meyer
  39. Jayda's Christmas Wish by Amy Sparling
  40. My Mistletoe Mix-Up by Judy Corry
  41. #Starstruck by Sariah Wilson
  42. #Moonstruck by Sariah Wilson
  43. Not So Nice Guy by R.S. Grey
  44. Taming the Rebel by Dawn Klehr
  45. Heartbeat Braves by Pamela Sanderson
  46. Three Day Fiancée by Marissa Clarke
  47. Breakaway by Cate Cameron
  48. Crazy Love by Kendra C. Highley
  49. The Doctor's Redemption by Victoria James
  50. Qualify by Vera Nazarian
  51. Yours at Midnight by Robin Bielman
  52. Christmas in Kilts: A Highland Holiday Box Set by Terri Brisbin, Bronwen Evans, May McGoldrick, Lecia Cornwall, Lavinia Kent
  53. The Christmas Secret by Jeannie Watt
  54. The Doctor's Christmas Proposal by Eve Gaddy
  55. His Christmas Miracle by Dani Collins
  56. Last Chance Christmas by Joanne Rock
  57. A Royal Christmas Princess by Scarlet Wilson

Progress:

Lenoreo's 2019 Beat the Backlist Challenge: 57/63

90

Status: FAILED (so close)

The 2019 Netgalley and Edelweiss Reading Challenge is hosted by Tina @ Reading Between the Pages.  #NGEW2019

There are 5 levels to the challenge:
10 Books Bronze
25 Books Silver
50 Books Gold
75 Books Platinum
100 Books Diamond

My goal is Gold. Though I didn’t come close to this goal last year, so I don’t know why I think this year will be different.

Books Read:

  1. Even If I Fall by Abigail Johnson
  2. Pride and Prejudice and Passports: A Modern Retelling by Corrie Garrett
  3. On Thin Ice by Julie Cross
  4. The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros
  5. The Wedding Deal by Cindi Madsen
  6. Eyes on Me by Rachel Harris
  7. Team Player by Julianna Keyes
  8. Intercepted by Alexa Martin
  9. Fumbled by Alexa Martin
  10. Home Run by Heidi McLaughlin
  11. New Orleans Rush by Kelly Siskind
  12. Since You've Been Gone by Mary Jennifer Payne
  13. Unbroken by Jay Crownover
  14. Fanning the Flames by Chris Cannon
  15. Burning Bright by Chris Cannon
  16. New Ink on Life by Jennie Davids
  17. Justified by Jay Crownover
  18. Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
  19. Fire on the Ice by Tamsen Parker
  20. Secondborn by Amy A. Bartol
  21. The First Girl Child by Amy Harmon
  22. Call Her Mine by Melissa Foster
  23. For the Bear's Eyes Only by Kathy Lyons
  24. Twice in a Blue Moon by Christina Lauren
  25. On the Brink of Passion by Tamsen Parker
  26. #Starstruck by Sariah Wilson
  27. #Moonstruck by Sariah Wilson
  28. Taming the Rebel by Dawn Klehr
  29. Three Day Fiancée by Marissa Clarke
  30. Blitzed by Alexa Martin
  31. Breakaway by Cate Cameron
  32. Crazy Love by Kendra C. Highley
  33. The Manic Pixie Dream Boy Improvement Project by Lenore Appelhans
  34. The Doctor's Redemption by Victoria James
  35. Christmas in Kilts: A Highland Holiday Box Set by Terri Brisbin, Bronwen Evans, May McGoldrick, Lecia Cornwall, Lavinia Kent

Progress:

Lenoreo's 2019 Netgalley and Edelweiss Challenge: 35/50

70

Status: FAILED (by a lot)

The 2019 Reading Assignment Challenge is hosted by Berls and Michelle @ Because Challenges Make Reading More Fun.  #2019HW

I had a terrible time with this challenge last year.  Apparently I’m not good with lists.  This year’s looks a bit different and has some more flexibility, and there are three semesters (Spring: January – April (break in May); Summer: June-July (break in August); Fall: September – November (break in December)).  I’ll be taking the following classes for Spring Semester:

Professor AuthorLuv’s Beginner Class (credits: 1):

In the beginner’s course you’re committing to reading one book a month by your chosen author. You’ll get an A if you read 1 book by that author all 4 months, a B if you read 1 book 3 of the months, a C if you read 1 book 2 of the months, and a D if you read 1 book 1 of the months. Professor AuthorLuv will have to give you an F for anything less.

My chosen author is Penny Reid!

Professor Genre’s Intermediate Class (credits: 2):

In the intermediate course you’re committing to reading two books a month in your chosen genre/theme  You’ll get an A if you read 2 books in that genre all 4 months, a B if you read 2 books 3 of the months, a C if you read 2 books 2 of the months, and a D if you read 2 books 1 of the months. Professor Genre will have to give you an F for anything less.

My chosen genre is Non-Contemporary Romance!  I know that’s broad, but I really just want to make sure I’m not JUST reading contemporary romance.

I will be repeating the EXACT SAME CLASSES for my Summer Semester (with Penny Reid as my author again, and Non-Contemporary *ROMANCE* as my “genre”).

Books Read:

AuthorLuv:

  • January: Attraction (Elements of Chemistry #1, Hypothesis #1.1) by Penny Reid
  • February: Dr. Strange Beard (Winston Brothers #5) by Penny Reid
  • March: Space (Laws of Physics #2, Hypothesis #2.2) by Penny Reid
  • April: Time (Laws of Physics #3, Hypothesis #2.3) by Penny Reid
  • June: Love Hacked (Knitting in the City #3) by Penny Reid
  • July: Ninja at First Sight (Knitting in the City #4.75) by Penny Reid

Genre:

Progress:

Lenoreo's 2019 Reading Assignment Challenge: 17/18

94

Status: ACHIEVED! I got an A for Spring Semester in both my classes, and an A for Summer Semester in both my classes!  And I’m not signing up for Fall/Winter because I’m apparently feeling lazy.

The 2019 Audiobook Challenge is hosted by Kimberly @ Caffeinated Reviewer and Hot Listens.

There are 7 levels to the challenge:
1-5 Newbie (I’ll give it a try)
5-10 Weekend Warrior (I’m getting the hang of this)
10-15 Stenographer (can listen while multitasking)
15-20 Socially Awkward (Don’t talk to me)
20-30 Binge Listener (Why read when someone can do it for you)
30+ My Precious (I had my earbuds surgically implanted)
50+ Marathoner (Look Ma No Hands)

My goal is My Precious. I’m new to audiobooks as of 2018, but I think I was firmly in 20-30 this year, so I know I can do better in 2019. Especially with the Audible Romance Package.  And since rereads are allowed, I will be including them as long as it’s my first listen of the audiobook.

Books Read:

  1. Waiting on the Sidelines by Ginger Scott
  2. Going Long by Ginger Scott
  3. Attraction by Penny Reid
  4. Heat by Penny Reid
  5. Capture by Penny Reid
  6. Maid for Love by Marie Force
  7. Hate Notes by Vi Keeland, Penelope Ward
  8. Neanderthal Seeks Human by Penny Reid
  9. Neanderthal Marries Human by Penny Reid
  10. See Me by Wendy Higgins
  11. Paint the Stars by Christina Lee, Nyrae Dawn
  12. 8 Weeks by Bethany Lopez
  13. The Ugly Stepsister by Aya Ling
  14. Someone Else's Ocean by Kate Stewart
  15. Twice Upon A Time by Aya Ling
  16. Ever After by Aya Ling
  17. Forever My Girl by Heidi McLaughlin
  18. Getting Schooled by Emma Chase
  19. Reckless Magic by Rachel Higginson
  20. The Reluctant King by Rachel Higginson
  21. The Relentless Warrior by Rachel Higginson
  22. Friends Without Benefits by Penny Reid
  23. The Great Hunt by Wendy Higgins
  24. Love Hacked by Penny Reid
  25. Beauty and the Mustache by Penny Reid
  26. The Great Pursuit by Wendy Higgins
  27. Ninja at First Sight by Penny Reid
  28. Secondborn by Amy A. Bartol
  29. Demon Ember by M.J. Haag, Becca Vincenza
  30. Demon Flames by M.J. Haag, Becca Vincenza
  31. Demon Ash by M.J. Haag, Becca Vincenza
  32. Soul in Darkness by Wendy Higgins
  33. Switch Hitter by Sara Ney
  34. Seeing Stars by J. Sterling
  35. Breaking His Code by Patricia D. Eddy
  36. Power Play by Maria Luis
  37. Sweet Evil by Wendy Higgins
  38. Sweet Peril by Wendy Higgins
  39. Not So Nice Guy by R.S. Grey
  40. Wrapped Up in You by Jill Shalvis
  41. Baking Me Crazy by Karla Sorensen
  42. Sweet Reckoning by Wendy Higgins
  43. Sweet Temptation by Wendy Higgins
  44. Hot Winter Nights by Jill Shalvis
  45. Full Tilt by Emma Scott

Progress:

Lenoreo's 2019 Audiobook Challenge: 45/31

145

Status: SURPASSED!

The 2019 AtoZ Reading Challenge is hosted by Ginger Mom & Company and Books & Bindings.  #2019AtoZChallenge

The goal of this challenge is to read a book for each letter of the alphabet. Since I got all but X in 2018, I’m going to try to at least match that!

Books Read:

Progress:

Lenoreo's 2019 AtoZ Reading Challenge: 26/26

100

Status: ACHIEVED!!  Woop Woop!

The 2019 Dystopia Reading Challenge is hosted by Brittani @ Hope, Faith & Books. #2019DystopiaReads

I realized early on that I needed to join reading challenges for things I don’t read a LOT of. And since the majority of books I consume are contemporary romance, I’m joining this challenge in the hopes it encourages me to sprinkle in some non-contemporary books in my reading.

There are 4 badges you can earn with this challenge:
1-5 Recruit
6-10 Rebel
11-15 Revolutionist
16+ Leader

My goal is to earn at least a Rebel badge.

Books Read:

  1. Secondborn by Amy A. Bartol
  2. Demon Ember by M.J. Haag, Becca Vincenza
  3. Demon Flames by M.J. Haag, Becca Vincenza
  4. Demon Ash by M.J. Haag, Becca Vincenza
  5. Demon Escape by M.J. Haag
  6. Demon Deception by M.J. Haag
  7. Demon Night by M.J. Haag
  8. Saven Deception by Siobhan Davis
  9. Qualify by Vera Nazarian

Progress:

Lenoreo's 2019 Dystopia Reading Challenge: 9/8

113

This challenge is also hosting an optional Dystopia Bingo component.  I’m hoping for a line.

  • Has a Movie/TV Adaptation ⇒
  • Natural Disaster ⇒
  • Non-YA ⇒ Demon Ash (Resurrection Chronicles #3) by M.J. Haag & Becca Vincenza
  • Ebook/Audiobook ⇒ Demon Escape (Resurrection Chronicles #4) by M.J. Haag
  • Green Cover/On Cover ⇒
  • Takes Place Outside US ⇒
  • Book Over 10 Years Old ⇒
  • Aliens ⇒ Saven Deception (Saven #1) by Siobhan Davis
  • 500+ Pages ⇒ Qualify (The Atlantis Grail #1) by Vera Nazarian
  • Animal on the Cover ⇒
  • Short Story ⇒
  • Magic Powers ⇒
  • Free Space ⇒ Demon Deception (Resurrection #5) by M.J. Haag
  • Set in Space ⇒
  • Zombies ⇒ Demon Ember (Resurrection Chronicles #1) by M.J. Haag & Becca Vincenza
  • Oppressive Government ⇒
  • 2019 Release ⇒ Demon Night (Resurrection Chronicles #6) by M.J. Haag
  • Futuristic/Sci-Fi ⇒
  • Part of a Series ⇒ Demon Flames (Resurrection Chronicles #2) by M.J. Haag & Becca Vincenza
  • New to You Author ⇒
  • One Word Title ⇒ Secondborn (Secondborn #1) by Amy A. Bartol
  • On TBR for Over a Year ⇒
  • Standalone Novel ⇒
  • Number in Title ⇒
  • Library Book ⇒

Status: ACHIEVED Rebel badge, but failed to get a Bingo Line.

The 2019 Retellings Reading Challenge is hosted by Tracy @ Cornerfolds. #2019RetellingChallenge

I really enjoy retellings, and all the different kinds, both contemporary and non-contemporary.

There are 5 levels to the challenge:
1-5 Silent Assassin
6-10 Warrior Princess
11-15 Elemental Witch
16-20 High Fae
21-25+ Fairest of them All

My goal is Warrior Princess.

Books Read:

  1. The Stars Around Us Burn by Allie Martin
  2. Pride and Prejudice and Passports: A Modern Retelling by Corrie Garrett
  3. Dark Sexy Knight by Katy Regnery
  4. The Ugly Stepsister by Aya Ling
  5. Bred by Ginger Scott
  6. The Great Hunt by Wendy Higgins
  7. The Great Pursuit by Wendy Higgins
  8. Lost Girl by Chanda Hahn
  9. Lost Boy by Chanda Hahn
  10. Lost Shadow by Chanda Hahn
  11. Soul in Darkness by Wendy Higgins

Progress:

Lenoreo's 2019 Retellings Reading Challenge: 10/8

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This challenge is also hosting an optional Retellings Bingo component.  I’m hoping for a line.

  • Beauty & the Beast ⇒
  • Set in a foreign country ⇒
  • Stand-alone book ⇒
  • Wonderland ⇒ Lost Shadow (Neverwood Chronicles #3) by Chanda Hahn
  • Award winning book ⇒
  • One word title ⇒ Bred by Ginger Scott
  • Bronte or Austen ⇒ Pride and Prejudice and Passports by Corrie Garrett
  • Native American Myth ⇒
  • 2019 release ⇒ The Stars Around Us Burn (Modern Fairytales #2) by Allie Martin
  • Egyptian Myth ⇒
  • Greek Myth ⇒ Soul in Darkness by Wendy Higgins
  • Debut author ⇒
  • Free Space ⇒ The Great Pursuit (Eurona Duology #2) by Wendy Higgins
  • Shakespeare ⇒
  • Asian Myth ⇒
  • Indie Book ⇒ The Ugly Stepsister (Unfinished Fairy Tales #1) by Aya Ling
  • Russian Folklore ⇒
  • Weapon on the Cover ⇒ Dark Sexy Knight (A Modern Fairytale #4) by Katy Regnery
  • Norse Myth ⇒
  • Peter Pan ⇒ Lost Girl (Neverwood Chronicles #1) by Chanda Hahn
  • Over 500 pages ⇒
  • Set in Space ⇒
  • Middle Eastern Myth ⇒
  • Brothers Grimm ⇒ The Great Hunt (Eurona Duology #1) by Wendy Higgins
  • Written 10+ years ago ⇒

Status: SURPASSED — Achieved Elemental Witch.  But failed to get a Bingo Line.

The 2019 Read My Name Reading Challenge is hosted by Kathleen @ SMS Nonfiction Book Reviews.

The goal of this challenge is to read books with your first, middle or last name as an author name, character name, place name or is about someone of that name. Variations of spellings are allowed. My goal is 5 books that contain Lenore, Linda, Harrison or Kosinski in some capacity.

Books Read:

  1. The Great Hunt (Eurona Duology #1) by Wendy Higgins — secondary character (that shows up frequently) named Harrison.
  2. The Great Pursuit (Eurona Duology #2) by Wendy Higgins — Harrison again.
  3. Power Play (Blades Hockey #1) by Maria Luis — hero’s last name was Harrison (samesies!).
  4. #Moonstruck (#Lovestruck #2) by Sariah Wilson — heroine’s last name was Harrison.
  5. The Manic Pixie Dream Boy Improvement Project by Lenore Appelhans — author’s name is Lenore.

Progress:

Lenoreo's 2019 Read My Name Challenge: 5/5

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Status: ACHIEVED!

The 2019 Monthly Motif Reading Challenge is hosted by Kimberly @ girlxoxo.com.  #monthlymotifgxo

The goal is to read one book each month that follows that month’s motif. The motifs are as follows (additional explanation/examples on the sign up page):
JANUARY – New to You Author
FEBRUARY – Cover Love
MARCH – Royalty, Kingdoms, Empires, Governments
APRIL – Crack the Case
MAY – One Sitting Reads
JUNE – Diversify Your Reading
JULY – Through The Years
AUGUST – Mode of Transportation
SEPTEMBER – Animal, Number, Color, Name
OCTOBER – Tricks and Trades
NOVEMBER – Seasons, Elements, and Weather
DECEMBER – Last Chance

Books Read:

Progress:

Lenoreo's 2019 Monthly Motif Challenge: 11/12

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Status: FAILED — Missed the August Motif.