Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

With our Armchair Travelers challenge wrapping up by next month, I think it's time for another quarterly challenge.

This one is called It's A Jungle Out There! Challenge.

Duration: September 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009

Here are the instructions and categories:

Read a book that has the following "animals/creatures" on

1) its cover, and/or
2) part of the title, and/or
3) mentioned "prominently" in the story.

Categories:

1. dogs, dogs, dogs
2. cats, cats, cats
3. any kind of mammals excluding dogs and cats
4. fish/es
5. bird/s
6. reptile/s
7. amphibian/s
8. insect/s
9. legendary or mythical (dragons, unicorns, dinosaurs, etc)

Bonus category:
(not needed to complete the challenge)
Any human and creature combination (ex: weres, shifters, mermaids/mermen, centaurs, satyrs, etc)

Questions or tentative lists can be posted anytime, but challenge does not begin until the 1st of September.

Hope you'll have fun with this one.

Here is a tentative list.

1. Dog - A Kiss Before the Apocalypse
2. Cat - Dewey: The Small-Town Cat Who Touched the World
3. Any mammal (not dog/cat) - Moo (pig)
4. Fish - Double Whammy
5. Bird - The Hunger Games
6. Reptile - Echoes of the Fourth Magic (lizard)
7. Amphibian - The Wind in the Willows (frog)
8. Insect - Along Came a Spider
9. Legendary/mythical creature - The Girl the Dragon Tattoo

Bonus: Nightlife (half human-half vampire)


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I hope I can complete this one.

1. dog...Dancing With Werewolves by Carole Nelson Douglas 10/11
2. cat...Tiger by Jeff Stone 11/15
3. mammal...The Monkey's Raincoat by Robert Crais 10/5
4. fish...Fish Out of Water by MaryJanice Davidson 10/1
5. bird...Raven's Strike by Patricia Briggs 9/1
6. reptile...8th Confession by James Patterson 10/25 (murder weapon is a snake)
7. amphibian...TBD
8. insect...Don't Die, Dragonfly by Linda Joy Singleton
9. mythical...Silver's Edge by Anne Kelleher(Fae) 10/24
10. human/creature...Swimming Without a Net by Mary Janice Davidson 9/2(mermaid)

Subject to whim and changes, here's what I'm planning. Seven books are rereads although I havn't read the five Imponderables books for so long I've probably forgotten most of them. There are 3 newer Imponderables books I don't have that would fit 2 of the categories (Why do Pirates like Parrots?/fish and Do Elephant's Jump?/mammal) but was trying not to buy any books for this (and my library doesn't have any Imponderables books, although they do have the P.G. Wodehouse book).

1. dog...When Did Wild Poodles Roam the Earth? An Imponderables Book by David Feldman
2. cat...The Cat-nappers (A Jeeves and Wooster story) by P.G. Wodehouse
3. mammal...What Are Hyenas Laughing At Anyway? An Imponderables' Book by David Feldman
4. fish...When Do Fish Sleep? An Imponderables' Book by David Feldman
5. bird...Do Penguins Have Knees? An Imponderables' Book by David Feldman
6. reptile...Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling (Basilisk)
7. amphibian...Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by Newt Scamander (aka J.K. Rowling)
8. insect...Who Put the Butter in Butterfly? And Other Fearless Investigations into Our Illogical Language by David Feldman
9. mythical...Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton (Dinosaurs)

Here's my tentative list:

1. dogs, dogs, dogs: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
2. cats, cats, cats: Mortal Seductions by Allyson James
3. any kind of mammals excluding dogs and cats: The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs
4. fish/es: Sleeping with the Fishes by MaryJanice Davidson
5. bird/s: Storm Born (Dark Swan, #1) by Richelle Mead
6. reptile/s: Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth by Simon R. Green
7. amphibian/s: Dragon's Breath (Tales of the Frog Princess, Book 2) by E.D. Baker
8. insect/s: Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr
9. legendary or mythical (dragons): Breath of Fire by Tammy Kane

Bonus category - Any human and creature combination (satyrs): Nicholas by Elizabeth Amber

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Do the dogs and cats have to be domesticated or can they be the bigger and wilder versions such as wolves and lions?

I would say wild stuff goes

Another challenge - I'm definitely certifiable!

It's A Jungle Out There! Challenge

Duration: September 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009

Read a book that has the following "animals/creatures" on

1) its cover, and/or
2) part of the title, and/or
3) mentioned "prominently" in the story.

Categories:

1. dogs: The Snake the Crocodile and the Dog by Elizabeth Peters
2. cats: Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan
3. mammals excluding dogs and cats: The Perils of Pursuing a Prince by Julia London (horse on cover)
4. fish/es: Brother Fish by Bryce Courtenay
5. bird/s: One Man's Love by Karen Ranney (birds on cover)
6. reptile/s: The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters
7. amphibian/s: Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters
8. insect/s: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
9. legendary or mythical (dragons): Throne of Jade:Temeraire by Naomi Novik

Bonus category: (not needed to complete the challenge)
Any human and creature combination (ex: shifters, mermaids/mermen): The Dream Thief by Shana Abe

Looks like a great challenge. My very tentative list:



1. dogs, dogs, dogs
Crazy For You by Jennifer Crusie 16-09
2. cats, cats, cats
The Wallflower by Dana Marie Bell 09-09
3. any kind of mammals excluding dogs and cats
Love Bites by Lynsay Sands 13-09
4. fish/es
Saving Fish From Drowning by Amy Tan 29-09
5. bird/s
Grave Secret by Charlaine Harris
6. reptile/s
Krokodyl z kraju Karoliny by Joanna Chmielewska 16-09
7. amphibian/s
The Princess and the Frog from The Door in the Hedge by Robin McKinley 11-09
8. insect/s
Lord of the Flies by William Golding 25-09
9. legendary or mythical (dragons, unicorns, dinosaurs, etc)
Date Me, Baby, One More Time by Stephanie Rowe 28-09
Bonus category: Any human and creature combination
Caine by Blayne Edwards 08-09

It's A Jungle Out There! Challenge (Sept 1 - Nov 30)


My tentative selection:

1. dogs: The Sea-Wolf
2. cats: Practical Magic
3. other mammals: Riders of the Purple Sage or Oryx and Crake or Rabbit Run or The King Must Die
4. fish:
5. birds: Grave Secret or Oryx and Crake or The Plague of Doves or The Sparrow or My Side of the Mountain or The Thorn Birds or The Crow Road
6. reptiles:
7. amphibians:
8. insects: Luna
9. mythical creatures: His Majesty's Dragon or Eragon or The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo


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Bonus (human hybrid): The Einstein Intersection

My very tentative list:

1. Castle of the Wolf – Sandra Schwab
2. Blood Drive - Jeanne C Stein
3. any kind of mammals excluding dogs and cats - TBC
4. fish/es -TBC
5. Touch of Darkness – Christina Dodd
6. The Night Serpent – Anna Leonard
7. amphibian/s - TBC
8. Dragonfly In Amber – Diana Gabaldon
9. Dragon's Lair – Denise Lynn
Bonus category: TBC

5/10 completed


1. dog - Dog Days by John Levitt
2. cat - Summon the Keeper by Tanya Huff* * *
3. mammal - Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs* * * *
4. fish - Aphrodite's Secret by Julie Kenner
5. bird - Grave Secret by Charlaine Harris
6. reptile - Circus of the Damned (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #3) by Laurell K. Hamilton* * * *
7. amphibian - Water Song A Retelling of "The Frog Prince" by Suzanne Weyn* * * * *
8. insect - Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr
9. mythical - Kiss of Fate by Deborah Cooke
bonus(mermaid) - Goddess of the Sea by P.C. Cast

1. Dog - Catch Of The Dayby Kristan Higgins
2. Cat - Life of Pi by Yann Martel
3. Any mammal- Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
4. Fish - Deep Trouble by R.L. Stine
5. Bird - Feather Man by Rhyll McMaster
6. Reptile - The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters
7. Amphibian - Calling All Creeps! by R.L. Stine
8. Insect - Blow Fly by Patricia Cornwell
9. Legendary/mythical creature- Heart Of The Dragon by Gena Showalter

Bonus: Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn


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This is my list:
COMPLETED 5/10 11.20
1. DOGS: Finding Mr. Right - Emily Carmichael
2. CATS: Into the Wild - Erin Hunter COMPLETED 11.20
3. ANY MAMMAL: Taming Lord Renwick - Jeanne Savory COMPLETED 09.06
4. FISH: Sleeping with the Fishes - MaryJanice Davidson
5. BIRD: Hoot - Carl Hiaasen COMPLETED 09.01
6. REPTILE: Where the Heart Is - Elizabeth Lowell
7. AMPHIBIAN: The Wind in the Willows - Kenneth Grahame COMPLETED 10.30
8. INSECTS: Firefly Summer - Maeve Binchy
9. LEGENDARY/MYTHICAL: Brisinger - Christopher Paolini
BONUS: The New Moon - Stephanie Meyer COMPLETED 11.06

Tentative list:
1. Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
2. Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn
3. The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs
4. Swimming without a Net by MaryJanice Davidson
5. The Angel Experiment by James Patterson
6. Storm Born by Richelle Mead
7. You Have to Kiss a Lot of Frogs by Laurie Graff
8. Butterfly by Kathryn Harvey
9. Dragon Actually by G.A. Aiken
10. Frostbitten by Kelley Armstrong (9/29!)

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I'll join in. Not much of a list yet but I'll add to it as I go along :)

1. dogs -
2. cats - Burning Wild by Christine Feehan
3. mammals - Splendid by Julia Quinn
4. fish -
5. bird - Heart of Fire by Linda Howard
6. reptile -
7. amphibian -
8. insect -
9. legendary or mythical -

Bonus: - Shadow of the Moon by Rebecca York

First One Done!

It's A Jungle Out There! Challenge

Duration: September 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009

Read a book that has the following "animals/creatures" on

1) its cover, and/or
2) part of the title, and/or
3) mentioned "prominently" in the story.

Categories:

1. dogs: The Snake the Crocodile and the Dog by Elizabeth Peters
2. cats: Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan
3. mammals excluding dogs and cats: The Perils of Pursuing a Prince by Julia London (horse on cover)
4. fish/es: Brother Fish by Bryce Courtenay
5. bird/s: One Man's Love by Karen Ranney (birds on cover)
6. reptile/s: The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters
7. amphibian/s: Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters
8. insect/s: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
9. legendary or mythical (dragons): Throne of Jade:Temeraire by Naomi Novik Sept. 5

Bonus category: (not needed to complete the challenge)
Any human and creature combination (ex: shifters, mermaids/mermen): The Dream Thief by Shana Abe

This one looks really good. I'll be making my list later today when I look through my books. :)

I'm going to have to change my list, I'm in Ohio visiting my family for a few weeks and I absolutely Love the library out here. Time to catch up on some library reading. ;)
List so far:
1. dogs: Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs DONE 11/18/2009
2. cats: Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn DONE 11/05/2009
3. any kind of mammals excluding dogs and cats: Doomwyte Redwall #20 by Brian Jacques
4. fish/es
5. bird/s: In the Company of Ogres by A. Lee Martinez DONE 11/30/2009
6. reptile/s:
7. amphibian/s
8. insect/s
9. legendary or mythical:

Bonus category:

1. dogs, dogs, dogs: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
2. cats, cats, cats: Mortal Seductions by Allyson James
3. any kind of mammals: The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs
4. fish/es: Sleeping with the Fishes by MaryJanice Davidson
5. bird/s: Storm Born (Dark Swan, #1) by Richelle Mead - 9/4 - ★ ★ ★ ★
6. reptile/s: Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth by Simon R. Green
7. amphibian/s: Dragon's Breath (Tales of the Frog Princess, Book 2) by E.D. Baker
8. insect/s: Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr
9. legendary or mythical (dragons): Breath of Fire by Tammy Kane

Bonus category - Any human and creature combination (satyrs): Nicholas by Elizabeth Amber

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Tiffany wrote: "Are we allowed nonfiction?
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Any book that will fit the category and you would like to read will do. So yes, non-fiction is allowed.

This is my list:
COMPLETED 2/10 09.06
1. DOGS: Finding Mr. Right - Emily Carmichael
2. CATS: Into the Wild - Erin Hunter
3. ANY MAMMAL: Taming Lord Renwick - Jeanne Savory COMPLETED 09.06
4. FISH: Fish Out of Water - MaryJanice Davidson
5. BIRD: Hoot - Carl Hiaasen COMPLETED 09.01
6. REPTILE: Where the Heart Is - Elizabeth Lowell
7. AMPHIBIAN: The Wind in the Willows - Kenneth Grahame
8. INSECTS: Firefly Summer - Maeve Binchy
9. LEGENDARY/MYTHICAL: Brisinger - Christopher Paolini
BONUS: The New Moon - Stephanie Meyer

1/9 done - Sept 6

1. dogs -
2. cats - Burning Wild by Christine Feehan
3. mammals - Splendid by Julia Quinn 7/9
4. fish -
5. bird - Heart of Fire by Linda Howard 3/9
6. reptile -
7. amphibian -
8. insect -
9. legendary or mythical -

Bonus: - Shadow of the Moon by Rebecca York

Two Down!

It's A Jungle Out There! Challenge

Duration: September 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009

Read a book that has the following "animals/creatures" on

1) its cover, and/or
2) part of the title, and/or
3) mentioned "prominently" in the story.

Categories:

1. dogs: The Snake the Crocodile and the Dog by Elizabeth Peters
2. cats: Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan
3. mammals excluding dogs and cats: The Perils of Pursuing a Prince by Julia London (horse on cover)
4. fish/es: Brother Fish by Bryce Courtenay
5. bird/s: One Man's Love by Karen Ranney (birds on cover)
6. reptile/s: The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters
7. amphibian/s: Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters
8. insect/s: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl Sept. 8
9. legendary or mythical (dragons): Throne of Jade:Temeraire by Naomi Novik Sept. 5

Bonus category: (not needed to complete the challenge)
Any human and creature combination (ex: shifters, mermaids/mermen): The Dream Thief by Shana Abe

3/9 done - Sept 6

1. dogs - Scent of Darkness by Christina Dodd 10/9
2. cats - Burning Wild by Christine Feehan
3. mammals - Splendid by Julia Quinn 7/9
4. fish -
5. bird - Heart of Fire by Linda Howard 3/9
6. reptile -
7. amphibian -
8. insect -
9. legendary or mythical -

Bonus: - Shadow of the Moon by Rebecca York

3 Done!

It's A Jungle Out There! Challenge

Duration: September 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009

Read a book that has the following "animals/creatures" on

1) its cover, and/or
2) part of the title, and/or
3) mentioned "prominently" in the story.

Categories:

1. dogs: The Snake the Crocodile and the Dog by Elizabeth Peters
2. cats: Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan
3. mammals excluding dogs and cats: The Perils of Pursuing a Prince by Julia London (horse on cover)
4. fish/es: Brother Fish by Bryce Courtenay
5. bird/s: One Man's Love by Karen Ranney (birds on cover)
6. reptile/s: The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters
7. amphibian/s: Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters Sept. 12
8. insect/s: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl Sept. 8
9. legendary or mythical (dragons): Throne of Jade:Temeraire by Naomi Novik Sept. 5

10. Bonus category: (not needed to complete the challenge): Any human & creature combination (ex: shifters, mermaids/mermen): The Dream Thief by Shana Abe

2 DOWN, 8 TO GO

1. dogs, dogs, dogs: Moon Called by Patricia Briggs - 9/12 - ★ ★ ★ ★
2. cats, cats, cats: Mortal Seductions by Allyson James
3. any kind of mammals: The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs
4. fish/es: Sleeping with the Fishes by MaryJanice Davidson
5. bird/s: Storm Born (Dark Swan, #1) by Richelle Mead - 9/4 - ★ ★ ★ ★
6. reptile/s: Sharper Than a Serpent's Tooth by Simon R. Green
7. amphibian/s: Dragon's Breath (Tales of the Frog Princess, Book 2) by E.D. Baker
8. insect/s: Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr
9. legendary or mythical (dragons): Breath of Fire by Tammy Kane

Bonus category - Any human and creature combination (satyrs): Nicholas by Elizabeth Amber

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4/9 done - Sept 15

1. dogs - Scent of Darkness by Christina Dodd 10/9
2. cats - Burning Wild by Christine Feehan 15/9
3. mammals - Splendid by Julia Quinn 7/9
4. fish -
5. bird - Heart of Fire by Linda Howard 3/9
6. reptile -
7. amphibian -
8. insect -
9. legendary or mythical -

Bonus: - Shadow of the Moon by Rebecca York

It's a Jungle Picks:

Dogs: Hush Puppy by Laurien Berenson FINISHED 10.20

Cats: Black Hills by Nora Roberts FINISHED 9.24

Mammals: Discovering Pig Magic by Julie Crabtree FINISHED 11.23

Fish: Saving Fish from Drowning A Novel by Amy Tan

Bird: An Owl Too Many by Charlotte MacLeod FINISHED 10.10

Reptile: Endangered Species by Nevada Barr

Amphibian: The Chocolate Frog Frame-Upby Joanna Carl FINISHED 11.02

Insect: The Butterfly Hunter Adventures of People Who Found Their True Calling Way Off the Beaten Path by Chris Ballard

Mythical: Song of the Wanderer by Bruce Coville

Bonus Human/Creature: Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris

FINISHED:

I'm not sure if I'll be able to finish this one with all the other challenges I'm working on, but I love animals so much I have to give it a shot.:-)

Update 9/15
3. any kind of mammals excluding dogs and cats
Zack by Cheyenne McCray (bull & horse) (9/14)

Completed 1/9
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Julie (Mom2lnb) wrote: "I'm not sure if I'll be able to finish this one with all the other challenges I'm working on, but I love animals so much I have to give it a shot.:-)..."

Julie, I felt the same way, but we do have 3 months to finish, thank heaven!

Yes, thank goodness it is 3 months, BJ Rose, or I wouldn't have a chance. Reading as slow as I do, I've started strategically planning my reading, so that I can cross-post to as many categories as possible. Now if only all my books would fit as many challenges as the one I posted above, I'd be done in no time. I managed to fit it into 6 challenges (all 3 A-Zs, Lifetime of Books, Jungle, and Monthly). I think that's a record for me.:-)

wow

Update 9/25
3. any kind of mammals excluding dogs and cats
Zack by Cheyenne McCray (bull & horse) (9/14)

5. bird/s
The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt (9/23)

Completed 2/9
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1. Dogs - Dog People - Ruby Bartek - 27/09/09
2. Cats - Dead Cat Smell - Tara West - 15/09/09
3. Mammal - Taming a Sea-Horse - Robert B Parker - 12/09/09
4. Fish - TBD
5. Reptile - TBD
6. Bird/s - A Catskill Eagle - Robert B Parker - 11/09/09
7. Amphibian/s - TBD
8. Insect/s - Blowfly - Patricia Cornwell
9. Mythical - TBD

Bonus : Human + creature combo - Bitten - Kelley Armstrong -

5/10


It's A Jungle Out There! Challenge

Duration: September 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009

Read a book that has the following "animals/creatures" on

1) its cover, and/or
2) part of the title, and/or
3) mentioned "prominently" in the story.

Categories:

1. dogs: The Snake the Crocodile and the Dog by Elizabeth Peters
2. cats: Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan Sept. 27
3. mammals excluding dogs and cats: The Perils of Pursuing a Prince by Julia London (horse on cover)
4. fish/es: Brother Fish by Bryce Courtenay
5. bird/s: One Man's Love by Karen Ranney (birds on cover)
6. reptile/s: The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters
7. amphibian/s: Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters Sept. 12
8. insect/s: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl Sept. 8
9. legendary or mythical (dragons): Throne of Jade:Temeraire by Naomi Novik Sept. 5

10. Bonus: Human/creature combination: shifters: The Dream Thief by Shana Abe Sept. 21

5 Done + Bonus!

It's A Jungle Out There! Challenge

Duration: September 1, 2009 to November 30, 2009

Read a book that has the following "animals/creatures" on

1) its cover, and/or
2) part of the title, and/or
3) mentioned "prominently" in the story.

Categories:

1. dogs: The Snake the Crocodile and the Dog by Elizabeth Peters
2. cats: Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan Sept. 27
3. mammals excluding dogs and cats: The Perils of Pursuing a Prince by Julia London (horse on cover)
4. fish/es: Brother Fish by Bryce Courtenay
5. bird/s: One Man's Love by Karen Ranney (birds on cover)
6. reptile/s: The Curse of the Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters Sept. 28
7. amphibian/s: Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters Sept. 12
8. insect/s: James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl Sept. 8
9. legendary or mythical (dragons): Throne of Jade:Temeraire by Naomi Novik Sept. 5

10. Bonus category: (not needed to complete the challenge): Any human & creature combination (ex: shifters, mermaids/mermen): The Dream Thief by Shana Abe Sept. 21

5/10 done - Sept 29

1. dogs - Scent of Darkness by Christina Dodd 10/9
2. cats - Burning Wild by Christine Feehan 15/9
3. mammals - Splendid by Julia Quinn 7/9
4. fish -
5. bird - Heart of Fire by Linda Howard 3/9
6. reptile -
7. amphibian -
8. insect -
9. legendary or mythical -

10. Bonus: - Shadow of the Moon by Rebecca York 29/9

Update 1/9

1. Dog - A Kiss Before the Apocalypse
2. Cat - Dewey: The Small-Town Cat Who Touched the World
3. Any mammal (not dog/cat) - Moo (pig) 9/26
4. Fish - Double Whammy
5. Bird - The Hunger Games
6. Reptile - Echoes of the Fourth Magic (lizard)
7. Amphibian - The Wind in the Willows (frog)
8. Insect - Along Came a Spider
9. Legendary/mythical creature - The Girl the Dragon Tattoo

Bonus: Nightlife (half human-half vampire)


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1. dogs: Sharp Teeth
2. cats: Maus II: A Survivor's Tale: And Here My Troubles Began
3. other mammals: A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America Along the Appalachian Trail
4. fish: Trout Fishing in America
5. birds: The Maltese Falcon
6. reptiles: The Enormous Crocodile
7. amphibians: Beastly (Frog character in the book)
8. insects: The Shrinking Man
9. mythical creatures: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Bonus (human hybrid): Hunting Ground (werewolf)

OMG!!! Kasia! Congratulations!!

For myself, I'm glad I still have two more months, since 2 of the remaining ones are in other November challenges.

Wow, Kasia...another challenge down!

Thanks guys! This challenge sort of worked itself out without me trying much... No that I'm complaining.

Thnx! I love your avarat. That abs are sure yummy ;D

All done.

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1. dogs, dogs, dogs
Crazy For You by Jennifer Crusie 16-09
2. cats, cats, cats
The Wallflower by Dana Marie Bell 09-09
3. any kind of mammals excluding dogs and cats
Love Bites by Lynsay Sands 13-09
4. fish/es
Saving Fish From Drowning by Amy Tan 29-09
5. bird/s
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 01-10
6. reptile/s
Krokodyl z kraju Karoliny by Joanna Chmielewska 16-09
7. amphibian/s
The Princess and the Frog from The Door in the Hedge by Robin McKinley 11-09
8. insect/s
Lord of the Flies by William Golding 25-09
9. legendary or mythical (dragons, unicorns, dinosaurs, etc)
Date Me, Baby, One More Time by Stephanie Rowe 28-09
Bonus category: Any human and creature combination
Caine by Blayne Edwards 08-09

;) You even did the bonus category. Congrats!

Thanks, Kasia. You were right: this challenge really works itself out :)

October 1st update

1. Once A Wolf – Susan Krinard
2. Blood Drive - Jeanne C Stein
3. any kind of mammals excluding dogs and cats - TBD
4. fish/es - Card Sharks - Liz Maverick.
5. Touch of Darkness – Christina Dodd
6. The Night Serpent – Anna Leonard
7. amphibian/s - TBD
8. Naked In Death – J.D. Robb
9. Dragon's Lair – Denise Lynn
Bonus category: Damien - Jacquelyn Frank

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Update 10/1
3. any kind of mammals excluding dogs and cats
Zack by Cheyenne McCray (bull & horse) (9/14)

5. bird/s
The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt (9/23)

8. insect/s
Nate's Anatomy by Roz Denny Fox (spider) (10/1)
(No cover available)

Bonus category:
Any human and creature combination (ex: weres, shifters, mermaids/mermen, centaurs, satyrs, etc)
"A Wulf's Curse" by Ronda Thompson (9/30)
(from Midnight Pleasures anthology)

Completed 3/9 + bonus
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Update 5/9

1. Dog - A Kiss Before the Apocalypse 10/17
2. Cat - Dewey: The Small-Town Cat Who Touched the World 10/16
3. Any mammal (not dog/cat) - Moo (pig) 9/26
4. Fish - Double Whammy 11/27
5. Bird - The Hunger Games 11/17
6. Reptile - Echoes of the Fourth Magic (lizard)
7. Amphibian - The Wind in the Willows (frog) 10/2
8. Insect - Along Came a Spider 11/18
9. Legendary/mythical creature - The Girl the Dragon Tattoo 10/9

Bonus: Nightlife (half human-half vampire)


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