This is my third Quarterly Reading Challenge Update for 2016. You can visit my second (June) and first (March) updates to see my progress for the year. I’ve done great with all of my challenges except the #ReadMyOwnDameBooks. I’m failing big time on that one =/ !!
The Goodreads Reading Challenge for 2016 is completed as of September. I set my goal for 90 books. Last year I was struggling to meet my goal of 155, so I backed down this year. You can view a list of books I’ve read for this challenge HERE.
Pick Your Genre: Well this was a no brainer Reading Challenge. I went with Paranormal, Urban Fantasy, & Contemporary. The Paranormal and Urban Fantasy I read all the time. I Knocked them both out of the park. As for the Contemporary I went with this one because I wanted to branch out a little more and try other authors and a new genre.
My Goal For Contemporary
I’m going with Level 1 (Sunbathing): 6 books
- Reaper’s Legacy (re-read)
- Her Survivor
- Kill Without Mercy
My Goal For Urban Fantasy
I’m going with Level 2 (Dipping the Toes): 12 books
EXCEDED GOAL – COMPLETED
- Pia Does Hollywood by Thea Harrison
- Heart of Stone by Christine Warren
- Dead in the Water by Hailey Edwards
- Dragon Storm by Katie MacAlister
- Shadow’s End by Thea Harrison
- Angels’ Blood by Nalini Singh
- Archangel’s Kiss by Nalini Singh
- Stone-Cold Fox by Hailey Edwards
- Shards of Hope by Nalini Singh
- Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh (re-read)
- Up From The Grave by Jeaniene Frost
- White Tiger by Jennifer Ashley
- Wild Thing by Jennifer Ashley
- Archangel’s Blade by Nalini Singh
- Archangel’s Consort by Nalini Singh
- The Beautiful Ashes by Jeaniene Frost
- Descended from Dragons by Tricia Owens
- Head Above Water by Hailey Edwards
- Struck by Amanda Carlson
- Angel’s of Darkness by Multiple Authors
- Wild Invitation by Nalini Singh
- Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh (re-read)
- Archangel’s Storm by Nalini Singh
- On the Edge by Ilona Andrews (re-read)
- Hell or High Water by Halie Edwards
- Fire Touched by Patricia Briggs
- Bound by Flame by Jeaniene Frost
- Allegiance of Honor by Nalini Singh
My Goal For Paranormal
I’m going with Level 5 (Diving In): 75 books
COMPLETED
- Miss Taken by Milly Taiden
- Assassin’s Kiss by Sharon Kay
- Her Dragon’s Soul by Julia Mills
- Pia Does Hollywood by Thea Harrison
- Heart of Stone by Christine Warren
- Bearfoot and Pregnant by Milly Taiden
- Dragon Warrior by by Shéa MacLeod
- The Fate of Her Dragon by Julia Mills
- Her Dragon’s No Angel by Julia Mills
- Desert Rose by Anna Lowe
- Divine Ecstasy by Setta Jay
- Violca’s Dragon by Leilani Love
- Liquid Fire by Gloria C. Bishop
- Dead in the Water by Hailey Edwards
- I Dream of Dragons by Ashlyn Chase
- SEAL Wolf In Too Deep by Terry Spear
- My Tempting Highlander by Maeve Greyson
- Wolf on a Mission by N.J. Walters
- Miss Matched by Milly Taiden
- Shadow’s End by Thea Harrison
- Dragon Storm by Katie MacAlister
- Angels’ Blood by Nalini Singh
- Archangel’s Kiss by Nalini Singh
- Stone-Cold Fox by Haliey Edwards
- Shards of Hope by Nalini Singh
- Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh (re-read)
- Up From The Grave by Jeaniene Frost
- Archangel’s Consort by Nalini Singh
- Archangel’s Blade by Nalini Singh
- White Tiger by Jennifer Ashley
- Wild Things by Jennifer Ashley
- Unwanted Protector by Milly Taiden
- Gambling on Her Dragon by Anna Lowe
- Damnation by Anna Lowe
- Wherever You Go Were You Are by Randa Flannery
- Shadow Fall by Erin Kellison
- Possessed by a Dark Warrior by Felicity Heaton
- Sultry Nights by Valerie Twombly
- Artemis’s Hunt by Lia Davis
- Ashes of War by Lia Davis
- War’s Passion by Lia Davis
- Alpha Wolf Need Not Apply by Terry Spear
- The Beautiful Ashes by Jeaniene Frost
- Bound by Flames by Jeaniene Frost
- Veiled in Darkness by Valerie Twombly
- Descended from Dragons by Tricia Owens
- Head Above Water by Hailey Edwards
- Struck by Amanda Carlson
- Angel’s of Darkness by Multiple Authors
- Awakened by a Demoness by Felicity Heaton
- Fighting for her Mate by Milly Taiden
- Skin of a Goddess by Victoria C. Johnson
- Temptation by Anna Lowe
- Dead in the Water by Hailey Edwards
- Chaotic War by Lia Davis
- Wild Invitation by Nalini Singh
- Tempting the Dragon by Karen Whiddon
- Heart of a Highland Wolf by Terry Spear (re-read)
- Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh (re-read)
- When an Alpha Purrs by Eve Langlais
- The Vampire’s Mail Order Bride by Kristen Painter
- Archangel’s Storm by Nalini Singh
- On the Edge by Ilona Andrews
- Awakening Kiss by Sharon Kay
- Storm of Ecstasy by Setta Jay
- Guardian’s Mate by Jennifer Ashley
- His to Protect by Elena Aitken
- Haunted by the King of Death by Felicity Heaton
- Hell or High Water by Hailey Edwards
- Dragon in the Blood by Juliette Cross
- Fire Touched by Patricia Biggs
- Jarek by Celia Kyle
- Gambling on Her Bear by Anna Lowe
- Predatory by Multiple Authors
- All Kitten Aside by Milly Taiden
- Your Lycan or Mine? by Michele Bardsley
- Forgotten Visions by Lia Davis
- Allegiance of Honor by Nalini Singh
- Angel’s Wolf by Nalini Singh
- Origins by Ilona Andrews
- In Still Darkness by Dianne Duvall
- Magic Steals by Ilona Andrews (re-read)
- Out of Control by Alexandra Ivy
- Wild Wolf by Jennifer Ashley (re-read)
The New To You Challenge was another way for me to branch out and try new authors, series, and genres. It was my first time doing this reading challenge, so picked a small goal and actually exceeded the goal by a lot!
My Goal: Level 2 (Dipping the Toes)
Complete 12 books (any book over 80ish pages counts)
- Dragon Warrior (Dragon Wars, #1) by Shéa MacLeod – Author/Series
- Liquid Fire (Element of Love, #1) by Gloria C. Bishop – Author/Series
- Violca’s Dragon (The Dragon Ruby, #1) by Leilani Love – Author/Series
- Dead in the Water (Gemini, #1) by Hailey Edwards – Series
- I Dream of Dragons (Boston Dragons, #1) by Ashlyn Chase – Series
- Wolf on a Mission (Salvation Pack, #6) by N.J. Walters – Author/Series
- My Tempting Highlander (Highland Hearts #3) by Maeve Greyson – Author/Series
- Angels’ Blood (Guild Hunter, #1) by Nalini Singh – Series
- Casey’s Warriors (Bondmates, #1) by Ann Mayburn – Series/Author
- Gambling on Her Dragon (Charmed in Vegas, #2) by Anna Lowe – Series
- Damnation (Blue Moon Saloon, #1) by Anna Lowe – Series
- War’s Passion (Sons of War, #1) by Lia Davis – Author/Series
- The Beautiful Ashes (Broken Destiny, #1) by Jeaniene Frost – Series
- Descended from Dragons (Moonlight Dragon #1) by Tricia Owens – Series/Author
- Skin of a Goddess (Ascension #1 by Victoria C. Johnson – Author/Series
- The Vampire’s Mail Order Bride (Nocturne Falls, #1) by Kristen Painter – Author/Series
- Tempting the Dragon by Karen Whiddon – Author
- A Vhampier’s Forbidden Wolf by P.T. Macias – Author
- Out of Control (The Sentinels, #0.5) by Alexandra Ivy – Series
- In Still Darkness (Immortal Guardians, #3.5) by Dianne Duvall – Series
- Origins (Alphas, #0.5) by Ilona Andrews – Series
- Forgotten Visions (The Divinities, #1) by Lia Davis – Series
- His to Protect (Bears of Grizzly Ridge, #1) by – Elena Aitken – Author/Series
- Jarek (Dragons of Preor, #1) by Ceila Kyle – Series
- Kill Without Mercy (ARES Security, #1) by Alexandra Ivy – Series
- A Promise of Fire (Kingmaker Chronicles #1) by Amanda Bouchet – Author/Series
Finishing the Series is an awesome reading challenge. It’s helped me start and finish series I have been wanting to read as well as finish series’s that I’ve started, but didn’t get back around too. I went with only 4 series and am doing well with all of them. The only one I still need to finish is Guild Hunter, but I’m waiting on my library for the next book. Everyone loves the series, so it’s always checked out. ^_^ As for the Night Prince, the last and finally book in that series doesn’t come out until 2017, but I did finally read the third book and get all caught up.
My Goal: Level 2 (Testing the waters)
Complete 2 – 4 series (I’m not counting short stories. Only full length novels that are part of a series.)
- Guild Hunter series by Nalini Singh
- 5 out of 9 books read
- Angels’ Blood #1
- Archangel’s Kiss #2
- Archangel’s Consort #3
- Archangel’s Blade #4
- Archangel’s Storm #5
- Archangel’s Legion #6
- Archangel’s Shadows #7
- Archangel’s Enigma #8
- Archangel’s Heart #9
- 5 out of 9 books read
- Night Huntress series by Jeaniene Frost
- 7 out of 7 books read
- Night Prince series by Jeaniene Frost
- 3 out of 4 books read
- Bound by Flames #3
- Into the Fire #4 (Feb. 2017)
- 3 out of 4 books read
- Psy-Changeling series by Nalini Singh
- 14 out of 15 books read
- Shards of Hope #14
- Allegiance of Honor #15
- 14 out of 15 books read
The #ReadMyOwnDamnBooks Challenge: Well DAME this one is not going well. To many awesome books keep coming out and I just keep getting side tracked. The list below are all the books I’ve bought, but haven’t read. I’m bad at the one-click on #Amazon, when I see a book sale. <Bad Bad Angela> #NoSelfControl
My goals:
- Read the books I’ve bought
- Try to knock all off the ones listed below in 2016
- I can’t buy myself any books until I’ve read a significant amount of my own. Maybe 5-10 before I buy any new ones. I’ll be fairly flexible with this and see where my guilt leads me.
- If I’m itching for newness or a book use the library first; before purchasing.
List of books I’ve bought, but have not read yet! (Updated: March 27, 2016)
- Kindle
- Huntsman’s Prey by Marie Hall
- Storm Warrior by Dani Harper
- The Hearts of The Anemoi Bundle by Laura Kaye
- East of Ecstasy by Laura Kaye
- Caedmon Wolves: Volume 1 (Books 1-3) by Amber Ella Monroe
- Wolf’s Desire by Amber Ella Monroe
- Magic After Dark Box Set by Multiple Authors
- Venice Vampyr Box Set by Tina Folsom
- Luca’s Magic Embrace by Kym Gross
- Hard As A Rock by Mina Carter (Read)
- Kodiak’s Claim by Eve Langlais
- Act of Mercy by Many M. Roth
- Miss Taken by Milly Taiden (Read)
- Druid Series (Books 1-3 Box Set) by Many M. Roth
- King of Prey Series ( Books 1-3 Box Set) by Many M. Roth
- All Roar and No Bite by Celia Kyle
- Administrative Control by Many M. Roth
- Her Fallen Angel by Felicity Heaton
- Ascension by Felicity Heaton
- Prophecy by Felicity Heaton
- Small Magics by Ilona Andrews (Read)
- Her Dragon’s Soul by Julia Mills (Read)
- The Fate of Her Dragon by Julia Mills (Read)
- Her Dragon’s No Angel by Julia Mills (Read)
- Taming the Wild Cougar by Terry Spear
- Magic Binds by Ilona Andrews (Pre-Order 2016)
- Bearfoot and Pregnant by Milly Taiden (Read) (It was also an ARC)
- Nook
- Michel/Striker by Alexandra Ivy & Laura Wright
- Cain’s Identity by Tina Folsom
- The King by J.R. Ward
- The Vampire with the Dragon Tattoo by Kerrelyn Sparks
- Dragos Goes to Washington (Read)
- Pia Does Hollywood by Thea Harrison (Read)
- Liam Takes Manhattan by Thea Harrison (Read)
- Fire Touched by Patricia Briggs
- Wild Things by Jennifer Ashley (Read)
- Paperbacks
- Up From The Grave by Jeaniene Frost (Read)
- Bound By Flames by Jeaniene Frost (Read)
- Vipers Run by Stephanie Tyler
- Heart of Stone by Christine Warren (Read)
New Additions Bought in 2016
- Kindle
- Protect and Service by Mina Carter (Read)
- Between a Rock and a Hard Place by Mina Carter (Read)
- Seduced by Santa by Mina Carter
- Stone-Cold Fox by Hailey Edwards (Read)
- Liquid Fire by Gloria C. Bishop (Read)(It was also an ARC)
- Miss Matched by Milly Taiden (Read)(It was also an ARC)
- Divine Ecstasy by Setta Jay (Read)(It was also an ARC)
- The Bear King’s Captive by Milly Taiden
- War’s Passion by Lia Davis (Read)
- Bad Boys of the Night Box Set
- Sultry Nights by Valerie Twombly (Read)
- Her Dragon, His Demon by Julia Mills (Read)
- Ashes of War by Lia Davis (Read)
- Artemis’s Hunt by Lia Davis (Read)
- Chaotic War by Lia Davis (Read)
- Damnation by Anna Lowe (Read)(It was also an ARC)
- Jaz’s Warriors by Ann Mayburn (Read)
- Barbarian Prince by Michelle M. Pillow
Then last we have the March 2016 Take Control of your TBR Pile. This was a fun challenge to participate in for the month of March. It helped me nook off books for other challenges and I completed my goal of 10 reads.
You can see my updates and progress on my blog HERE
or
The Goodreads shelf I have set up for this challenged HERE
- Shadow’s End (Elder Races #9) by Thea Harrison
- Up From the Grave (Night Huntress #7) by Jeaniene Frost
- Shards of Hope (Psy-Changeling #14) by Nalini Singh
- Angels’ Blood (Guild Hunter, #1) by Nalini Singh
- Archangel’s Kiss (Guild Hunter, #2) by Nalini Singh
- Dragon Storm (Black Dragons, #2) by Katie MacAlister
- Liam Takes Manhattan (Elder Races #9.5) by Thea Harrison
- Stone-Cold Fox (Mai Hayashi #1) by Hailey Edwards
- Archangel’s Consort (Guild Hunter #3) by Nalini Singh
- Archangel’s Blade (Guild Hunter #4) by Nalini Singh
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I’d love to hear from you!
How are your book goals going for 2016?
What reading challenges did you pick for 2016?
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Jen Twimom
September 29, 2016 at 7:18 pm
Nice work! I don’t do challenges any more, other than total number of books (GR) and the Audiobook challenge. And I’m behind on both. *sobs* it’s just been that kind of summer/fall.
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Angela
September 29, 2016 at 8:16 pm
I was hoping the read my own books challenge will get me to read all those books I’ve bought, but just didn’t read for one reason or another. Sadly that challenge is not going well, but I’m knocking all the others out of the park. They do take up time in that you have to keep your page updated and then posting updated to the blog if you do that. Keep at it. I’m sure you will get close or finish your challenges at least you only have two to focus on and not a whole bundle.
Tanya @ Rantings of a Reading Addict
September 29, 2016 at 2:43 am
For full 2016 ones I p nly did my GR and the audio book one. The smaller ones I tried through the year did not go so well and I’m thinking my GR isn’t going to make it. It’s been a bad year for reading slumps!
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Angela
September 29, 2016 at 6:24 am
Oh no! It so hard being in a reading slump. I made my GR challenge less then last year. I barely made it last year, so I didn’t want to over stress it. It seams this year I’m going over and I’ll have to see by how much at the end. Keep at it.