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This thread is for the 2010 Christian Fiction Challenge beginning January 1, 2010, and is for your LISTS ONLY.  Anyone can join in at any time (after Jan 1 of course)

In order to successfully complete the challenge, you will need to choose 12 categories out of the 16 categories listed below.  For those of you who want to do all 16, that is wonderful and highly recommended!  I will try myself, but I am only committing to 12 at the moment. A couple of the categories may be difficult to find appropriate books, which is another reason I thought choices might be better.  Also, since this is my first time doing this, I thought doing it this way would be better.

I found a lot of choices by going to amazon.com and searching for "Christian mysteries," Christian historical fiction," "Christian science fiction," etc and was able to find a lot of choices.  A lot of what I found was already on my TBR, it was just a matter of defining the genre for them.

The challenge also includes a Bonus category, and it is your choice whether or not you do that one.

Also, you can fill in your lists before the challenge starts, or you can fill it in as you go along.  And, of course, you can change your lists up as time goes along too.  You are not locked into your choices if you make them now.

UPDATE:  Since some of you may come up with other great ideas for categories, as Deborah did with the YA category in the main thread,  I suggest that instead of continually trying to add to the original list, you can add categories to your own existing list.  In order to successfully complete the challenge though, you need to read something out of at least 12 of the 16 categories below.  Anything more than those 12 is just icing on the cake.  Also, if you add a category to your own list, please tell us about it in the main thread, because who knows, someone may want to challenge themselves further with your additional category as well.  Make sense?  Another thing, this is supposed to make you read more Christian novels, so whatever works for you is the best way for you to do it.  :)

 

1.  Read a New to You Author
 
2.  Read any book by your favorite Christian author
 
3.  Read the next book in a series already started
 
4.  Start a New Series
 
5.  Read a Christian Mystery
 
6.  Read a Christian Historical Fiction
 
7.  Read either a Science Fiction or Fantasy novel (not everyone's cup of tea but there are some interesting ones out there)
 
8.  Read a Christian Chick Lit 
 
9.  Read a Christian Contemporary Romance
 
10.  Read a Christian Paranormal
 
11.  Read a Biblical fiction
 
12.  Read a Christian novel that takes place in another country
 
13.  Read a new release (within the last 6 months)
 
14.  Read a book by an author that you've read before and not liked (give them another chance, it may surprise you sometimes!)
 
15.  Read a Christian book that is over 400 pages (any genre)
 
16.  Read a book from your TBR that has not already been used previously (if none on there, then read a book of your choice)
 
BONUS: Complete a series--read to the end of a 'dead' series, one that will have no further books forthcoming.
 


 



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Here is my tentative list.

 

1.  Read a New to You Author
 
The Shack by William P. Young (Finished 5/23/2010)
 
2.  Read any book by your favorite Christian author
 
On Every Side by Karen Kingsbury
 
3.  Read the next book in a series already started
 
Tribulation Force by Jerry Jenkins (Finished 1/2/2010)
 
4.  Start a New Series
 
The Yada Yada Prayer Group by Neta Jackson
 
5.  Read a Christian Mystery
 
Last Light by Teri Blackstock
 
6.  Read a Christian Historical Fiction
 
Byzantium by Stephen R. Lawhead
 
7.  Read either a Science Fiction or Fantasy novel (not everyone's cup of tea but there are some interesting ones out there)
 
Flashpoint by Frank Creed
 
8.  Read a Christian Chick Lit 
 
The Guy I'm Not Dating by Trish Perry
 
9.  Read a Christian Contemporary Romance
 
The Princess by Lori Wick
 
10.  Read a Christian Paranormal
 
A World Away by T. J. Smith
 

11.  Read a Biblical fiction

 The Priest: Aaron by Francine Rivers (Finished 1/14/2010)

12.  Read a Christian novel that takes place in another country
 
The Song of Hannah by Eva Etzioni-Halevy or Sacred by Tom Davis
 
13.  Read a new release (within the last 6 months)
 
The Fence My Father Built by Linda S. Clare
 
14.  Read a book by an author that you've read before and not liked (give them another chance, it may surprise you sometimes!)
 
Murder on the Titanic by Jim Walker
 
15.  Read a Christian book that is over 400 pages (any genre)
 
Forsaken by James David Jordan or The Visitation by Frank Peretti
 
16.  Read a book from your TBR that has not already been used previously (if none on there, then read a book of your choice)
 
Just Beyond the Clouds by Karen Kingsbury
 
BONUS: Complete a series--read to the end of a 'dead' series, one that will have no further books forthcoming.
 


 



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I'll go ahead and at least put in my list.  Then I'll have to go think about it some.  I'm putting the ones that I know I want to read so hopefully this will help encourage me.  Once I read them, I will put a date beside them.

1. Read a New to You Author
 The Lord Is My Sheperd (Psalm 23 Mysteries) :: Debbie Viguie   3-22-10
 
2.  Read any book by your favorite Christian author
 

3.  Read the next book in a series already started  (Up Next) 
 
4. Start a New Series 
Too Close to Home (Women of Justice Bk 1) :: Lynette Eason   6/18/10
 
5.  Read a Christian Mystery
 
6. Read a Christian Historical Fiction
 
 
7. Read either a Science Fiction or Fantasy novel (not everyone's cup of tea but there are some interesting ones out there)
 
8.  Read a Christian Chick Lit
 
9. Read a Christian Contemporary Romance
 

10.  Read a Christian Paranormal
 Powers: A Novel :: John Olson  1-16-10

11.  Read a Biblical Fiction
 Journey to the Well :: Diana Wallis Taylor 1-14-10
 
12.  Read a Christian novel that takes place in another country
 
13. Read a new release (within the last 6 months)
  eye of the god :: Ariel Allison  1-10-10
 
14.  Read a book by an author that you've read before and not liked (give them another chance, it may surprise you sometimes!)
 
15. Read a Christian book that is over 400 pages (any genre) 
 
The Bishop (Bowers Files, Bk. 4) :: Steven James   516 pages  7-19-10
 

16. Read a book from your TBR that has not already been used previously (if none on there, then read a book of your choice)

17.  Read a Christian Young Adult
 
BONUS: Complete a series--read to the end of a 'dead' series, one that will have no further books forthcoming.


 



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I'll think I'll add my books as I read them, too.  I see there are some categories I'll need to get some books for.  Looks like some great ideas for you CF swap hostesses.  And I have so many series books, the bonus will really help me finish some of those.

1.  Read a New to You Author

  1. The Bride Bargain (Prairie Promises, Bk 1)  by Kelly Eileen Hake (very good!) 2-16-10 
  2. Love Finds You in Poetry, Texas by Janice Hanna (enjoyable) 3-15-10
  3. Blessing (Steeple Hill Women's Fiction #24) by Deborah Bedford (very good!) 5-7-10
  4. Plain Jayne by Hillary Manton Lodge (good) 7-17-10
 

2.  Read any book by your favorite Christian author

  1. That Certain Spark (Only in Gooding, Bk 4) by Cathy Marie Hake (very good) 5-10-10
  2. Beauty for Ashes by Dorothy Clark (8-28-10 (a reread of my favorite book)
 

3.  Read the next book in a series already started

  1. Dangerous Heart (Westward Hearts, Bk 3) by Tracey Bateman (great) 1-21-10
  2. A Delirious Summer (Jay Jarvis, Bk 2) by Ray Blackston (good) 2-9-10
  3. The Husband Tree (Montana Marriages, Bk 2), by Mary Connealy (wonderful!) 6-13-10
  4. A Day to Pick Your Own Cotton (Shenandoah Sisters, Bk 2) by Michael Phillips (good) 8-27-10)
 
4.  Start a New Series
  1. Montana Rose (Montana Marriages, Bk 1)  by Mary Connealy  (Wonderful book, loved it!) 1-8-10
  2. Dawn's Prelude (Song of Alaska, Bk 1)  by Tracie Peterson (5 stars!  Loved it! 2-5-10 
  3. Winter's Awakening (Seasons of Sugarcreek, Bk One) by Shelley Shepard Gray (4 stars) 12-30-10

5.  Read a Christian Mystery

Without a Trace (Rock Harbor Series #1) by Colleen Coble (Enjoyable) 1-18-10 
 

6.  Read a Christian Historical Fiction

  1. The Falcon and the Sparrow by Marylu Tyndall  (loved it!) 3-2-10.  This is also a new author to me.
  2. The Inheritance by Tamera Alexander  (really good!) 6-8-10
  3. A Higher Justice (Trials of Kit Shannon, Bk 2) by James Scott Bell (8-23-10) Really good!
 

7.  Read either a Science Fiction or Fantasy novel (not everyone's cup of tea but there are some interesting ones out there)
  1. Time Travel:  Fallen from Babel by T. L. Higley 2-24-10 
  2. Broken Angel by Sigmund Brouwer, 9-18-10

8.  Read a Christian Chick Lit
 

9.  Read a Christian Contemporary Romance

The Reluctant Cowgirl (McCord Sisters, Bk 1) :: Christine Lynxwiler by Christine Lynxwilerj (8-12-10) very good!
 
10.  Read a Christian Paranormal
 
11.  Read a Biblical fiction
 

12.  Read a Christian novel that takes place in another country

English Ivy by Catherine Palmer (England) 7-1-10 (also new author) (good)
 

13.  Read a new release (within the last 6 months)

Love Finds You in Bridal Veil, Oregon by Miralee Ferrell   3-24-10 (loved this story) 
 
14.  Read a book by an author that you've read before and not liked (give them another chance, it may surprise you sometimes!)
 

15.  Read a Christian book that is over 400 pages (any genre)

The Silent Governess  by Julie Klassen (12-3-10) Very Good!
 

16.  Read a book from your TBR that has not already been used previously (if none on there, then read a book of your choice)

  1. The Edge of Light (At Home in Beldon Grove, Bk 1) by Ann Shorey (5-26-10)  good story (This is also a new author for me)
  2. Cowboy Christmas by Mary Connealy  (7-27-10) great!
  3. blink by Ted Dekker (9-8-10) very good, action-packed
  4. 90 Minutes In Heaven: A True Story of Death and Life by Don Piper and Cecil Murphey (10-19-10)  good  (non-fiction)
 

BONUS: Complete a series--read to the end of a 'dead' series, one that will have no further books forthcoming.

  1. The House in Grosvenor Square   by Linore Rose Burkard (8-22-10)  Wonderful!
  2. The Country House Courtship by Linore Rose Burkard (9-24-10)  Very good
 

TOTAL BOOKS FOR 2010 -- 29
 



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 Now  to find some good books!

1.  Read a New to You Author

Dogwood   by Chris Fabry
 

2.  Read any book by your favorite Christian author

Blessings   by Kim Vogel Sawyer
 

3.  Read the next book in a series already started

Obsession   by Wanda Dyson
 

4.  Start a New Series

A Passion Most Pure  by   Julie Lessman
 

5.  Read a Christian Mystery

The Trouble With Tulip  by Mindy Starns Clark
 

6.  Read a Christian Historical Fiction

The Red Siren    by  M L Tyndall
 

7.  Read either a Science Fiction or Fantasy novel (not everyone's cup of tea but there are some interesting ones out there)

 

 Retribution     by     Randall Ingermanson

 

8.  Read a Christian Chick Lit 

The Trouble with Lacy Brown   by Debra Clopton
 

9.  Read a Christian Contemporary Romance

 Winds of  Sonoma  by Nikki Arana
 

10.  Read a Christian Paranormal

 Eyes of Elisha   by Brandilyn Collins

11. Read a Biblical Fiction

 Esther: A Story of Courage  by Trudy J. Morgan-Cole

 

12.  Read a Christian novel that takes place in another country

Betrayal  by J M Windle
 

13.  Read a new release (within the last 6 months)

 The Gladiator  by Carla Capshaw  
 

14.  Read a book by an author that you've read before and not liked (give them another chance, it may surprise you sometimes!)

 The Deuce  by F P Lione
 

15.  Read a Christian book that is over 400 pages (any genre)

 The Genesis Trilogy: A Crown in the Stars   by Kacy Barnett Gramckow
 

16.  Read a book from your TBR that has not already been used previously (if none on there, then read a book of your choice)

 What the Bayou Saw   by Patti Lacy
 
BONUS: Complete a series--read to the end of a 'dead' series, one that will have no further books forthcoming.

 

Wanda Dyson's Shefford-Johnson trilogy   or Julie Lessman's Daughters of Boston Series

 


 



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Here's my list and I'll most likely fill in as I read.  Thanks for starting this Kim.  It will be fun.

 Completed:  16/16

1.  Read a New to You Author
         The Sister Circle (Sister Circle) :: Vonette Z. Bright, Nancy Moser  (actually 2 new to me authors)
 
2.  Read any book by your favorite Christian author
          Take Two (Above the Line) :: Karen Kingsbury
 
3.  Read the next book in a series already started
         Back to Life (Trophy Wives Club, Bk 2) :: Kristin Billerbeck
 
4.  Start a New Series
         Widows & Orphans (A Rachael Flynn Mystery) :: Susan Meissner
 
5.  Read a Christian Mystery
          Breach of Promise :: James Scott Bell
 
6.  Read a Christian Historical Fiction
        Homespun Bride (McKaslin Clan,, Bk 1) (Steeple Hill Love Inspired Historical #2) :: Jillian Hart
 

7.  Read either a Science Fiction or Fantasy novel (not everyone's cup of tea but there are some interesting ones out there)
           Time Lottery (NULL) :: Nancy Moser
 
8.  Read a Christian Chick Lit
         You Had Me at Good-bye: A Novel Author: Tracey Bateman 
 
9.  Read a Christian Contemporary Romance
         A Sounding Brass :: Shelley Bates
 
10.  Read a Christian Paranormal
           The Truth Teller :: Angela Hunt
 

11.  Read a Biblical fiction
         Where My Heart Belongs Author: Tracie Peterson
 
12.  Read a Christian novel that takes place in another country
           Sisterchicks in Gondolas (Sisterchicks, Bk 6) Author: Robin Jones Gunn (Venice)
 
 
13.  Read a new release (within the last 6 months)
          Shades of Blue :: Karen Kingsbury   (released October 20, 2009)
 

14.  Read a book by an author that you've read before and not liked (give them another chance, it may surprise you sometimes!)
            Heart of the Wilderness (Women of the West) :: Janette Oke
 
15.  Read a Christian book that is over 400 pages (any genre)
           As Sure as the Dawn (Mark of the Lion #3) :: Francine Rivers
 

16.  Read a book from your TBR that has not already been used previously (if none on there, then read a book of your choice)
            A Seahorse in the Thames :: Susan Meissner
 

BONUS: Complete a series--read to the end of a 'dead' series, one that will have no further books forthcoming.

             Susan Meissner's Rachael Flynn Mystery Series / Completed


 



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Here is my list and I'll be back to add my titles.  Thanks Kim for getting this started! I'm looking forward to it!

1.  Read a New to You Author

Alaska Twilight - Colleen Coble - Finished 3/10/10
 

2.  Read any book by your favorite Christian author

The Debt - Angela Hunt - Finished 6/4/10
 

3.  Read the next book in a series already started

A Conspiracy of Ravens - Gilbert Morris - Finished 1/27/10
 

4.  Start a New Series

The Island of Heavenly Daze - Lori Copeland and Angela Hunt - Finished 3/2/10
 

5.  Read a Christian Mystery

Death of a Garage Sale Newbie - Sharon Dunn - Finished 4/22/10
 

6.  Read a Christian Historical Fiction

Circle of Honor - Carol Umberger - Finished 9/27/10
 

7.  Read either a Science Fiction or Fantasy novel (not everyone's cup of tea but there are some interesting ones out there)

The Restorer's Son - Sharon Hinck - Finished 6/1/10
 

8.  Read a Christian Chick Lit 

My Life as a Doormat - Rene Gutteridge - finished 2/11/10
 

9.  Read a Christian Contemporary Romance

The Promise Remains/The Watermark - Travis Thrasher - Finished 4/10
 

10.  Read a Christian Paranormal

Thirsty - Tracey Bateman - Finished

 

11.  Read a Biblical fiction

Zipporah, Wife of Moses - Marek Halter - Finished 3/30/10
 

12.  Read a Christian novel that takes place in another country

Theodora's Diary - Penny Culliford - Finished 9/7/10
 

13.  Read a new release (within the last 6 months)

Hidden Flame - Davis Bunn and Jeanette Oke - finished 2/25/10
 
14.  Read a book by an author that you've read before and not liked (give them another chance, it may surprise you sometimes!)
Fox Island - Stephen A. Bly - Finished 6/13/10

15.  Read a Christian book that is over 400 pages (any genre)

Whence Came A Prince - Liz Curtis Higgs - Finished 4/6/10
 

16. Read a book from your TBR that has not already been used previously (if none on there, then read a book of your choice)

Uncharted - Angela Hunt  ( finished 1/5/10)
 

BONUS: Complete a series--read to the end of a 'dead' series, one that will have no further books forthcoming.

Sonnet to a Dead Contessa - Gilbert Morris (Lady Trent series)  -  finished 2/8/10


 



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lol since i'm doing a ton of challenges anyways for 2010, this one can be added to the list!


i'll fill out my titles throughout the year once they get finished

 

Yay finally finished!!

 

1.  Read a New to You Author - The Choice by Suzanne Woods Fisher - finished 1/4/10
 
2.  Read any book by your favorite Christian author- Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart by Beth Pattillo - finished 1/11/10
 
3.  Read the next book in a series already started - Third Time's a Charm by Virginia Smith (Sister to Sister #3) - finished 1/5/10
 
4.  Start a New Series - Jenna's Cowboy (The Callahans of Texas) by Sharon Gillenwater - finished 1/7/10
 
5.  Read a Christian Mystery - The Blue Moon by Lorena McCourtney - finished 1/18/10
 
6.  Read a Christian Historical Fiction - The Silent Governess by Julie Klassen - finished 1/4/10
 
7.  Read either a Science Fiction or Fantasy novel - The Battle for the Vast Domain by George Bryan Polivka - Finished 2/4/10
 
8.  Read a Christian Chick Lit - Diva Nash Vegas by Rachel Hauck - Finished 1/12/10
 
9.  Read a Christian Contemporary Romance - Love Finds You in Holiday, Florida by Sandra Bricker- finished 1/4/10
 
10.  Read a Christian Paranormal - The Presence by Bill Myers - finished 9/9/10
 
11.  Read a Biblical fiction - Abigail by Jill Eileen Smith - finished 2/18/10
 
12.  Read a Christian novel that takes place in another country - Countdown in Cairo by Noel Hynd (finished 1/8/10)
 
13.  Read a new release (within the last 6 months) - Thicker than Blood by CJ Darlington (finished 1/6/10)
 
14.  Read a book by an author that you've read before and not liked (give them another chance, it may surprise you sometimes!) - Virginia Autumn by Sara Mitchell - 3/8/10 (still did NOT like)
 
15.  Read a Christian book that is over 400 pages (any genre) - Shenandoah Home by Sara Mitchell (416 pages) - finished 1/25/10
 
16.  Read a book from your TBR that has not already been used previously (if none on there, then read a book of your choice) - Songs of Deliverance by Marilynn Griffith (finished 1/5/10)
 
BONUS: Complete a series--read to the end of a 'dead' series, one that will have no further books forthcoming. - Dreams that Won't Let Go by Stacy Hawkins Adams (Book #3 Jubilant Soul) finished 1/11/10


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I'm not a fast reader & extremely busy but we'll see how this goes. I did the 2009 Reading Challenge in the Games forum this year & it really kept me going!  I plan to do that one again in 2010 too.  I think this one will prompt me to get more serious about Christian fiction, as I already read a lot of Christian nonfiction!  Thanks for getting this started!  I'll be adding my titles as I finish a category.

 

 

1.  Read a New to You Author-----Flabbergasted by Ray Blackston  March
 
2.  Read any book by your favorite Christian author-----Ocenas Apart by Karen Kingsbury   June
 
3.  Read the next book in a series already started-----Don't Take Any Wooden Nickels by Mindy Starns Clark   December
 
4.  Start a New Series------Unveiled by Francine Rivers (from A Lineage of Grace series)  January
 
5.  Read a Christian Mystery-----Sins of the Fathers by James Scott Bell (probably more suspense than mystery)
 
6.  Read a Christian Historical Fiction
 
7.  Read either a Science Fiction or Fantasy novel (not everyone's cup of tea but there are some interesting ones out there)
 
8.  Read a Christian Chick Lit 
 
9.  Read a Christian Contemporary Romance
 
10.  Read a Christian Paranormal
 
11.  Read a Biblical fiction-----Unashamed by Francine Rivers (from A Lineage of Grace series)  January
 
12.  Read a Christian novel that takes place in another country-----Unafraid by Francine Rivers (from A Lineage of Grace)   March
 
13.  Read a new release (within the last 6 months)
 
14.  Read a book by an author that you've read before and not liked (give them another chance, it may surprise you sometimes!)
 
15.  Read a Christian book that is over 400 pages (any genre)-----Riven by Jerry B. Jenkins (526 pgs)  October
 

16.  Read a book from your TBR that has not already been used previously (if none on there, then read a book of your choice)  

The Darwin Conspiracy by James Scott Bell  August
 
 
BONUS: Complete a series--read to the end of a 'dead' series, one that will have no further books forthcoming.


 



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I will come back and fill in the titles later. 

I am looking forward to this challenge.  I too am pretty busy and do not have a lot of time to spend reading so I will see how this goes.

 

1.  Read a New to You Author

"Through Every Storm" by Sharlene MacLaren
 
2.  Read any book by your favorite Christian author
"Take Three" by Karen Kingsbury

3.  Read the next book in a series already started

"Forgiven" Sisters of the Heart" #3 by Shelly Shepard Gray (CF TBR Swap)
 

4.  Start a New Series

"Pieces of Silver" by Maureen Lang (Finished 1/5/10)
 

5.  Read a Christian Mystery
"Widows & Orphans" By Susan Meissner

6.  Read a Christian Historical Fiction

"Remember Me" by Maureen Lang (Finished 1/31/10)
 
7.  Read either a Science Fiction or Fantasy novel (not everyone's cup of tea but there are some interesting ones out there)

"The Pearl" by Angela Hunt

 
8.  Read a Christian Chick Lit 
 

9.  Read a Christian Contemporary Romance

"Love's Haven" by Catherine Palmer ("Spring" Swap to Cozi)
 
10.  Read a Christian Paranormal
 
11.  Read a Biblical fiction

"Dinner with a Perfect Stranger" by David Gregory

 
12.  Read a Christian novel that takes place in another country
 

13.  Read a new release (within the last 6 months)

"Beguiled" by Deeanne Gist & J. Mark Bertrand
 
14.  Read a book by an author that you've read before and not liked (give them another chance, it may surprise you sometimes!)
 
15.  Read a Christian book that is over 400 pages (any genre)
 "Her Mother's Hope" by Francine Rivers
16.  Read a book from your TBR that has not already been used previously (if none on there, then read a book of your choice)

"Somewhere Beyond the Sky" by Siri Mitchell

 
BONUS: Complete a series--read to the end of a 'dead' series, one that will have no further books forthcoming.

"Days & Hours" by Susan Meissner



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FINISHED!  October 18, 2010

1.  Read a New to You Author
 

2.  Read any book by your favorite Christian author
 

3.  Read the next book in a series already started
 

4.  Start a New Series 
 

5.  Read a Christian Mystery
 

6.  Read a Christian Historical Fiction
 

7.  Read either a Science Fiction or Fantasy novel (not everyone's cup of tea but there are some interesting ones out there)
 

8.  Read a Christian Chick Lit 
 

9.  Read a Christian Contemporary Romance 
 

10.  Read a Christian Paranormal
 

11.  Read a Biblical fiction
 

12.  Read a Christian novel that takes place in another country
 

13.  Read a new release (within the last 6 months)Â

 

14.  Read a book by an author that you've read before and not liked (give them another chance, it may surprise you sometimes!) 

 

15.  Read a Christian book that is over 400 pages (any genre)
 

16.  Read a book from your TBR that has not already been used previously (if none on there, then read a book of your choice)
 

BONUS: Complete a series--read to the end of a 'dead' series, one that will have no further books forthcoming. 

 


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I'm going to fill in as I go, like others are doing. Great idea! Completed 2/12/10

1.  Read a New to You Author Two Brides Too Many by Mona Hodgson
 
2.  Read any book by your favorite Christian author Swinging on a Star by Janice Thompson
 
3.  Read the next book in a series already started Let Them Eat Fruitcake by Melody Carlson
 
4.  Start a New Series Leah's Choice by Marta Perry (Pleasant Valley book 1)
 
5.  Read a Christian Mystery Death of a Six Foot Teddy Bear by Sharon Dunn
 
6.  Read a Christian Historical Fiction A Vote of Confidence by Robin Lee Hatcher
 
7.  Read either a Science Fiction or Fantasy novel The Restorer by Sharon Hinck
 
8.  Read a Christian Chick Lit - The Guy I'm Not Dating by Trish Perry
 
9.  Read a Christian Contemporary Romance A Case for Love by Kaye Dacus
 
10.  Read a Christian Paranormal Thirsty by Tracey Bateman
 
11.  Read a Biblical fiction Hadassah- One Night with the King by Tommy Tenney
 
12.  Read a Christian novel that takes place in another country The Silent Governess by Julie Klassen
 
13.  Read a new release (within the last 6 months) Where Grace Abides by BJ Hoff
 
14.  Read a book by an author that you've read before and not liked Cherokee Rose by Al Lacy
 
15.  Read a Christian book that is over 400 pages Hannah Grace by Sharlene MacLaren
 
16.  Read a book from your TBR that has not already been used previously Shades of Blue by Karen Kingsbury
 
BONUS: Complete a series--read to the end of a 'dead' series, one that will have no further books forthcoming. 86 Bloomberg Place by Melody Carlson


 



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Will Fill mine in as I read during 2010....

1.  Read a New to You Author  Chocolate Beach by Julie Carobini
 
2.  Read any book by your favorite Christian author   A Proper Pursuit by Lynn Austin
 
3.  Read the next book in a series already started  Distant Heart by Tracey Bateman
 
4.  Start a New Series  No Place For A Lady by Maggie Brendan
 
5.  Read a Christian Mystery  Deadline by Randy Alcorn
 
6.  Read a Christian Historical Fiction  A Bride in the Bargain by Deeanne Gist
 
7.  Read either a Science Fiction or Fantasy novel (not everyone's cup of tea but there are some interesting ones out there)  ------------------------------ not happening!!
 
8.  Read a Christian Chick Lit Faking Grace by Tamara Leigh
 
9.  Read a Christian Contemporary Romance  The Glorious Prodigal by Gilbert Morris
 
10.  Read a Christian Paranormal  -------------------------------- not happening!!
 
11.  Read a Biblical fiction
 
12.  Read a Christian novel that takes place in another country  On Sparrow Hill by Maureen Lang
 
13.  Read a new release (within the last 6 months)  The Bride Backfire by Kelly Eileen Hake
 
14.  Read a book by an author that you've read before and not liked (give them another chance, it may surprise you sometimes!)  Wings of Riches (still really don't care for the author) by Al & Joanna Lacy
 
15.  Read a Christian book that is over 400 pages (any genre)  A Passion Denied by Julie Lessman
 
16.  Read a book from your TBR that has not already been used previously (if none on there, then read a book of your choice)  The Inheritance by Tamera Alexander
 
BONUS: Complete a series--read to the end of a 'dead' series, one that will have no further books forthcoming.


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I'll do it! I'd like to fill mine in later...

 

1.  Read a New to You Author - Fireworks by Elizabeth White
 

2.  Read any book by your favorite Christian author - The Seat Beside Me by Nancy Moser
 
3.  Read the next book in a series already started - Gingham Mountain by Mary Connealy
 
4.  Start a New Series - The Bride Bargain by Kelly Eileen Hake
 
5.  Read a Christian Mystery - Diamond Duo by Marcia Gruver
 
6.  Read a Christian Historical Fiction - The Apothecary's Daughter by Julie Klassen
 

7.  Read either a Science Fiction or Fantasy novel (not everyone's cup of tea but there are some interesting ones out there) - Time Lottery by Nancy Moser (Time Travel counts, right?)
 
8.  Read a Christian Chick Lit - Never The Bride by Rene Gutteridge and Cheryl McKay
 
9.  Read a Christian Contemporary Romance - For Better or For Worse by Diann Hunt
 

10.  Read a Christian Paranormal - Thirsty by Tracey Bateman
 

11.  Read a Biblical fiction - Havah: The Story of Eve by Tosca Lee
 
12.  Read a Christian novel that takes place in another country - Paper Moon by Linda Windsor
 
13.  Read a new release (within the last 6 months) - The Silent Governess by Julie Klassen
 
14.  Read a book by an author that you've read before and not liked (give them another chance, it may surprise you sometimes!) - A Vote of Confidence by Robin Lee Hatcher (I actually loved this one!)
 
15.  Read a Christian book that is over 400 pages (any genre) - CrossFire: A Novel by Jeanette Windle
 
16.  Read a book from your TBR that has not already been used previously (if none on there, then read a book of your choice) ~ Wanted by Shelley Shepard Gray
 
BONUS: Complete a series--read to the end of a 'dead' series, one that will have no further books forthcoming. ~ The "Daughters of Boston" series by Julie Lessman
 

Happy reading everyone!

FINISHED 5/10/10!!!



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I just read about this tonight and yes, I want in too.   I'll list my books as I read them. 

 

1.  Read a New to You Author
 
2.  Read any book by your favorite Christian author -
 
3.  Read the next book in a series already started
 
4.  Start a New Series - Karen Kingsbury Take One series
 
5.  Read a Christian Mystery  - A Window To The World
Author: Susan Meissner  started 01/10
 
6.  Read a Christian Historical Fiction
 
7.  Read either a Science Fiction or Fantasy novel (not everyone's cup of tea but there are some interesting ones out there)
 
8.  Read a Christian Chick Lit 
 
9.  Read a Christian Contemporary Romance
 
10.  Read a Christian Paranormal
 
11.  Read a Biblical fiction
 
12.  Read a Christian novel that takes place in another country
 
13.  Read a new release (within the last 6 months)
 
14.  Read a book by an author that you've read before and not liked (give them another chance, it may surprise you sometimes!)
 
15.  Read a Christian book that is over 400 pages (any genre)
 
16.  Read a book from your TBR that has not already been used previously (if none on there, then read a book of your choice)
 
BONUS: Complete a series--read to the end of a 'dead' series, one that will have no further books forthcoming.


 



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1. Read a New to You Author

 Under The Cajun Moon by Mindy Starns Clark 02/19/10

              Seaside by Terri Blackstock 03/01/10
 

2.  Read any book by your favorite Christian author

 Breaking Free by Laurainne Snelling 1/09/10

  The Lightkeepers Daughter, Mercy Falls Series book 1 by Colleen Coble  1/18/10  

  Lonestar Homecoming by Colleen Coble, 3rd in a series, 1/26/10

  Distant Echos by Colleen Coble 1/28/10. book 1 in series of Aloha Reef Series.

  Revealed by Tamara Alexander 03/20/10

 A Lady of High Regard 03/25/10

Take Three by Karen Kingsbury 04/23/10
 

3.  Read the next book in a series already started

  A Lady fo Hidden Intent by Tracie Peterson,05/03/10

Lonestar Homecoming by Colleen Coble, 3rd in a series. 1/26/10

Take Three by Karen Kingsbury, 3rd. in series of Above the Line 04/23/10

Springs Renewal by Shelly Shepard Gray, 2nd in Seasons of Sugarcreek series 06/14/10
 

  4. Start a New Series

Field of Grace by Kim Vogel Sawyer 04/08/10

 

   

 Rekindled, Book one of The Fountain Creek Series by Tamera Alexander

Revealed, Bk 2 of The Fountain Creek Series by Tamera Alexander 03/20/10

Remembered by Tamera Alexander, BK 3; 03/29/10

 Distant Echoes by Colleen Coble, book one of Aloha Reef Series.1/28/10

 Black Sands by Colleen Coble, book two of Aloha Series, 2/4/10.

 Dangerous Depths by Colleen coble, book 3 of Aloha Series,02/10/10

  Midnight Sea by Colleen Coble book 4 and final book of the Aloha Series so this completes one series read. 02/14/10

  New Series, Brides of LeHigh Canal, finished book 1, Kelly's Chance by Wanda E. Brunstetter 02/24/10

  Betsy's Return, book 2 of Brides of Le High Canal by Wanda E. Brunstetter,05/24/10

  Winter's Awakening by Shelly Shepard Gray 1st book of Seasons of Sugarcreek 02/27/10

A Lady of HIgh Regard  03/25/10

A Lady of Hidden Intent by Tracie Peterson, 05/03/10
 

5.  Read a Christian Mystery

  Distant Echoes and Black Sands by Colleen Coble, 1/28/10 & 2/4/10

   Dangerous Depths by Colleen Coble, third in Aloha Series,02/10/10

   Midnight Sea by Colleen Coble fourth and final of the Aloha series, 02/14/10

   Under the Cajun Moon by Mindy Starns Clark,03/06/10

   Intervention by Terri Blackstock, 04/04/10

              

 

6. Read a Christian Historical Fiction

  A Lady of HIgh regard 03/25/10

A lady of HIdden Intent by Tracie Peterson, 05/03/10
 
7.  Read either a Science Fiction or Fantasy novel (not everyone's cup of tea but there are some interesting ones out there)
 

8. Read a Christian Chick Lit

  Sisterchicks Down Under by Robin Jones Gunn 01/12/10
 

9. Read a Christian Contemporary Romance

  Hope of Refuge by Cindy Smallwood 1/2/10

 Seaside by Terri Blackstock 03/01/10
 
10.  Read a Christian Paranormal
 

11  Read a Biblical fiction

  Miracle Maker by Murray Watts
 

12. Read a Christian novel that takes place in another country

   Remembered by Tamera Alexander( Starts in Paris France) and ends in America with a French lady as main character. 03/29/10
 

13. Read a new release (within the last 6 months)

 Take Three by Karen Kingsbury, 04/23/10

  Released 2010, Winter's Awakening by Shelley Shepard Gray 02/27/10

 Released 2010, Betsy's Return by Wanda E. Brunstetter,05/24/10.

Released 2010, Predator by Terri Blackstock06/09/10

 
 
14. Read a book by an author that you've read before and not liked (give them another chance, it may surprise you sometimes!)

          Beyond the Picket Fence by Lori Wick 03/14/10

 

 

15.  Read a Christian book that is over 400 pages (any genre)

 LP, Love Finds You in Humble Texas by Anita Higman 06/19/10
 

16.  Read a book from your TBR that has not already been used previously (if none on there, then read a book of your choice)

 

  Kelly's Chance(Brides of Lehigh Canal, Bk.1) by Wanda Brunstetter, 02/24/10
 

BONUS: Complete a series--read to the end of a 'dead' series, one that will have no further books forthcoming.

Rekindled by Tamera Alexander, Fountain Creek Series, specific date? but in 2010

Revealed by Tamera Alexander, Fountain Creek Series, # 2, 03/20/10

Remembered by Tamera Alexander, Bk 3 and completes Fountain Creek Series; 03/29/10
 


 



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Ok I have no clue yet on some of my books but i'll update as needed.   Good luck everyone!!!

 

1. Read a New to You Author Melody Carlson
 
2. Read any book by your favorite Christian author DeeAnne Gist (she has a new one coming out soon!)
 
3. Read the next book in a series already started
 
4. Start a New Series A Passion Most Pure (Daughters of Boston Book 1) by Julie Lessman (Finished 2/4/10)
 
5.Read a Christian Mystery Hopefully Ted Dekker's Circle Series (so would encompass series & mystery!)
 
6.Read a Christian Historical Fiction AGreater Glory (Trials of Kit Shannon-Bk 1) by James Scott Bell (Completed 1/17)
 
7. Read either a Science Fiction or Fantasy novel (not everyone's cup of tea but there are some interesting ones out there)
 
8. Read a Christian Chick Lit 
 
9. Read a Christian Contemporary Romance
 
10. Read a Christian Paranormal
 
11. Read a Biblical fiction
 
12. Read a Christian novel that takes place in another country
 
13. Read a new release (within the last 6 months)  The Lord Is My Shepherd (Psalm 23 Mysteries) by Debbie Viguie (finished 3/16/10) 
 
14. Read a book by an author that you've read before and not liked (give them another chance, it may surprise you sometimes!)
 
15. Read a Christian book that is over 400 pages (any genre)
 
16. Read a book from your TBR that has not already been used previously (if none on there, then read a book of your choice)
 
BONUS: Complete a series--read to the end of a 'dead' series, one that will have no further books forthcoming.


 



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I'm doing so many Challenges it's a little crazy, but I'm excited to see how I do!!

1.  Read a New to You Author
 
2.  What She Left For Me (Tracie Peterson) Jan '10
 
3.  Read the next book in a series already started
 
4.  Treasures of the North (Tracie Peterson) Jan '10
 
5.  Read a Christian Mystery
 
6.  The Honorable Imposter (Gilbert Morris) Jan '10
 
7.  Read either a Science Fiction or Fantasy novel (not everyone's cup of tea but there are some interesting ones out there)
 
8.  Read a Christian Chick Lit 
 
9.  Read a Christian Contemporary Romance
 
10.  Read a Christian Paranormal
 
11.  Read a Biblical fiction
 
12.  Read a Christian novel that takes place in another country
 
13.  Read a new release (within the last 6 months)
 
14.  Read a book by an author that you've read before and not liked (give them another chance, it may surprise you sometimes!)
 
15.  Read a Christian book that is over 400 pages (any genre)
 
16.  The Coming Storm (Tracie Peterson) Jan '10
 
BONUS: Complete a series--read to the end of a 'dead' series, one that will have no further books forthcoming.


 



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Hoping I can complete this challenge, it should be doable for me.

1.  Read a New to You Author
 
2.  Read any book by your favorite Christian author Heart of the Matter by Marta Perry. LI Feb '10. Bk 2 of her Bodine Family series. 1/14/2010
 
3.  Read the next book in a series already started A Match Made in Texas by Arlene James. LI Feb '10. Bk 2 in Chatam House series. 1/17/2010
 
4.  Start a New Series
 
5.  Read a Christian Mystery
 
6.  Read a Christian Historical Fiction The Jewel of His Heart by Maggie Brendan. Hist. C/F Heart of the West Bk 2. 1/28/2010
 
7.  Read either a Science Fiction or Fantasy novel The Vanishing Sculptor by Donita K Paul. Christian Fantasy. Bk 1 in her new dragon series. Audiobook.1/7/2010
 
8.  Read a Christian Chick Lit 
 
9.  Read a Christian Contemporary Romance Love Finds You in North Pole, Alaska by Loree Lough. Cont. C/F. 1/8/2010
 
10.  Read a Christian Paranormal
 
11.  Read a Biblical fiction
 
12.  Read a Christian novel that takes place in another country
 
13.  Read a new release (within the last 6 months)
 
14.  Read a book by an author that you've read before and not liked
 
15.  Read a Christian book that is over 400 pages (any genre)
 
16.  Read a book from your TBR that has not already been used previously
 

BONUS: Complete a series--read to the end of a 'dead' series, one that will have no further books forthcoming.

Personal Categories:

1. Read a book for Animal Lovers Groom in Training by Gail Gaymer Martin. LI Feb '10. 1/14/2010

2. Read a book set in one of this year's vacation cities The Duke's Redemption by Carla Capshaw LIH Jan '10. 1/17/2010 (Historical Charles Town, SC) Heart of the Matter by Marta Perry. LI Feb '10. 1/14/2010 (Present Charleston, SC)


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I'll play :)

I'll add my books as I go along.

 

1.  Read a New to You Author
 
2.  Read any book by your favorite Christian author
 
3.  Read the next book in a series already started
 
4.  Start a New Series
 
5.  Read a Christian Mystery
 
6.  Read a Christian Historical Fiction
 
7.  Read either a Science Fiction or Fantasy novel (not everyone's cup of tea but there are some interesting ones out there)
 
8.  Read a Christian Chick Lit 
 
9.  Read a Christian Contemporary Romance
 
10.  Read a Christian Paranormal
 
11.  Read a Biblical fiction
 
12.  Read a Christian novel that takes place in another country
 
13.  Read a new release (within the last 6 months)
 
14.  Read a book by an author that you've read before and not liked (give them another chance, it may surprise you sometimes!)
 
15.  Read a Christian book that is over 400 pages (any genre)
 
16.  Read a book from your TBR that has not already been used previously (if none on there, then read a book of your choice)
 
BONUS: Complete a series--read to the end of a 'dead' series, one that will have no further books forthcoming.
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This is exciting can't wait to get started.  Will add my books as I figure them out! Thanks for comeing up with this.

 

1.  Read a New to You Author
 The puritians by Jack Cavanaugh  april 21, 2010
2.  Read any book by your favorite Christian author
 The Hope of Refuge by Cindy Woodsmall
3.  Read the next book in a series already started
 Ties That Bind by Judith Pella   Jan 4, 2010
4.  Start a New Series
 Distant Dream by Judith Pella
5.  Read a Christian Mystery
Boneman's daughter by Ted Dekker Feb 3, 2010
6.  Read a Christian Historical Fiction
 A Hope Beyond By Judith Pella  June 2, 2010smiley
7.  Read either a Science Fiction or Fantasy novel (not everyone's cup of tea but there are some interesting ones out there)
 Off World by Robin Parrish(w)nov. 30,2010
8.  Read a Christian Chick Lit 
 In The Groove by Pamela BrittoncoolJuly 18,2010
9.  Read a Christian Contemporary Romance
    The Bridge by Lisa Tawn Feb. 24, 2010
10.  Read a Christian Paranormal
     The Present Darkness by Frank Peretti
11.  Read a Biblical fiction
 A Lineage of Grace by Francine Rivers
12.  Read a Christian novel that takes place in another country
 Christ the Lord Out Of Egypt by Anne Rice   Jan. 24,2010 ;)
13.  Read a new release (within the last 6 months)
The Missing    by Beverly Lewis         Jan 7, 2010  :)
14.  Read a book by an author that you've read before and not liked (give them another chance, it may surprise you sometimes!)
Presumed Guilty by James Scott Bell  April 23, 2010   this one was better but doesn not make my favorite author list
15.  Read a Christian book that is over 400 pages (any genre)
 The Colonists by Jack Cavanaugh
16.  Read a book from your TBR that has not already been used previously (if none on there, then read a book of your choice)
   The Choice by Suzanne Woods Fisher   March 3, 2010
BONUS: Complete a series--read to the end of a 'dead' series, one that will have no further books forthcoming.

 Freedom's Path Series

Book 1:  First Dawn by Judith Miller

Book 2:  Morning Sky by Judith Miller

Book 3:  Daylight comes by Judith Miller
(w) on wish list; (r) reminder list, ( ) have to find highlight means finished


 



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So happy to have this!!  I can't wait to get started....

 

1.  Read a New to You Author      completed 3-20-2010

Garden of Dreams        Author: Leslie Gould

 

2.  Read any book by your favorite Christian author  completed 9-10

The Last Sin Eater
Author: Francine Rivers

 

3.  Read the next book in a series already started  completed 1-19-10

The Secret's in the Sauce (Potluck Club Catering) by Linda Evans Shepherd and Eva Marie Everson

 

4.  Start a New Series        completed 5-1-10

Sisters, Ink :: Rebeca Seitz

 

5.  Read a Christian Mystery        completed 3-4-10

The Edge of Recall :: Kristen Heitzmann

 

6.  Read a Christian Historical Fiction         completed 2-8-10

 Montana Rose (Montana Marriages, Bk 1) :: Mary Connealy

 

7.  Read either a Science Fiction or Fantasy novel (not everyone's cup of tea but there are some interesting ones out there)           completed 2-20-10

Fated Genes by Harry Kraus, Jr, M.D (Is perhaps more "medical thriller" but is as close to Sci-Fi as I get! LOL
 

8.  Read a Christian Chick Lit     completed 1-9-10

Sweet Caroline by Rachel Hauck

 

9.  Read a Christian Contemporary Romance            completed 10-10

Dining with Joy by Rachel Hauck

 

10.  Read a Christian Paranormal

 

 

11.  Read a Biblical fiction        completed 1-3-10

Lineage of Grace by Francine Rivers

This book isn't currently listed within PBS, but the ISBN is:  978-0-8423-5632-9.  It is a combined version of the 5 books in the Lineage of Grace series that Rivers has written a few years ago.

 

12.  Read a Christian novel that takes place in another country             Completed 5-12-10

Her Mother's Hope (Marta's Legacy)
Author: Francine Rivers
ISBN-13: 9781414318639 - ISBN-10: 1414318634

 

13.  Read a new release (within the last 6 months)           completed 1-30-10

The Sweet By and By :: Rachel Hauck, Sara Evans

(released January 2010)

 

14.  Read a book by an author that you've read before and not liked (give them another chance, it may surprise you sometimes!)

The Preacher's Daughter (Annie's People, Bk 1) :: Beverly Lewis

 

15.  Read a Christian book that is over 400 pages (any genre)            completed 5-10-10

Her Mother's Hope (Marta's Legacy) :: Francine Rivers

 

16.  Read a book from your TBR that has not already been used previously (if none on there, then read a book of your choice)        completed 12-2-10

A Promise for Spring :: Kim Vogel Sawyer

 

 

BONUS: Complete a series--read to the end of a 'dead' series, one that will have no further books forthcoming.                   completed 9-20-10

Marta's Legacy books:

Her Mother's Hope (Marta's Legacy)
Author: Francine Rivers
ISBN-13: 9781414318639 - ISBN-10: 1414318634

AND

Her Daughter's Dream (Marta's Legacy Bk 2)
Author: Francine Rivers
ISBN-13: 9781414334097 - ISBN-10: 1414334095

 

TOPICS I'VE ADDED TO MY LIST:

Read a Medical Christian Fiction book.                        completed 9-2-10

When Crickets Cry
Author: Charles Martin
ISBN-13: 9781595540546 - ISBN-10: 1595540547



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What a fantastic Idea. I am in. I need to put some thought in for some of these catagories so I will add as I go.

 

1. Read a New to You Author
Two Brides Too Many - Mona Hodgson
2. Read any book by your favorite Christian author
 
3. Read the next book in a series already started

Deirdre by Linda Windsor
4. Start a New Series
 
5. Read a Christian Mystery
Dark Water by Linda Hall
6. Read a Christian Historical Fiction
 Snow Angel - Jamie Carie
7. Read either a Science Fiction or Fantasy novel (not everyone's cup of tea but there are some interesting ones out there)
 
8. Read a Christian Chick Lit
 
9. Read a Christian Contemporary Romance
 
10. Read a Christian Paranormal
 
11. Read a Biblical fiction
 
12. Read a Christian novel that takes place in another country
 
13. Read a new release (within the last 6 months)
 
14. Read a book by an author that you've read before and not liked (give them another chance, it may surprise you sometimes!)
 
15. Read a Christian book that is over 400 pages (any genre)
 
16. Read a book from your TBR that has not already been used previously (if none on there, then read a book of your choice)
 
BONUS: Complete a series--read to the end of a 'dead' series, one that will have no further books forthcoming.
 


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