After finishing up Three Bags Full (Leonie Swann), I was at a loss as to what to read next. I thought this would be a great time to use the second Random Reading pick. I actually ran this a few days ago, and have since started reading the book. I’m behind times getting stuff posted. Below is a picture of the stack.
Please note: The list below the picture is random (I had Random.org randomize the list for me).
Stack 2
The List:
1. Storm Born (Mead, R.)
2. Someone Like Her (Johnson, J. K.)
3. On the Edge (Kearney, S.)
4. Wicked Game (Smith-Ready, J.)
5. Winter’s Edge (Stuart, A.)
6. Riding the Storm (Croft, S.)
7. Marked by Moonlight (Kohler, S.)
8. A Taste of Magic (Madison, T.)
9. Wolf at the Door (Warren, C.)
10. Beg for Mercy (Andrews, T.)
11. Hot Mama (Estep, J.)
12. The Earl’s Untouched Bride (Burrows, A.)
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Random.org picked. . . .#1
There were 12 items in your list. Here they are in random order:
- 1. Storm Born (Mead, R.)
- 8. A Taste of Magic (Madison, T.)
- 3. On the Edge (Kearney, S.)
- 10. Beg for Mercy (Andrews, T.)
- 12. The Earl’s Untouched Bride (Burrows, A.)
- 2. Someone Like Her (Johnson, J. K.)
- 6. Riding the Storm (Croft, S.)
- 9. Wolf at the Door (Warren, C.)
- 11. Hot Mama (Estep, J.)
- 7. Marked by Moonlight (Kohler, S.)
- 4. Wicked Game (Smith-Ready, J.)
- 5. Winter’s Edge (Stuart, A.)
Timestamp: 2009-10-29 23:58:22 UTC
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My first Random Reading book is from a category I didn’t use as an example in my initial post. I didn’t use my trusty database either because have only a handful on my “Shelf” list.
Before I get to the results, I want to explain what prompted me to go this route.
I’m currently participating in Naida’s Romance Reading Challenge. There are no official specifics regarding the type of romance, but I decided to make it more of a challenge by being more specific (a Georgette Heyer, a SHOMI, a category). The remaining two books were named specifically (a non-category contemporary and a non-category historical). I did really well with this, until I got to the historical romance.
I initially chose My Lord and Spymaster by Joanna Bourne. I couldn’t get into it. I then selected The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley. Again, couldn’t get into it. I really want the last book for the challenge to be a non-category historical. As stated above, I have only a few non-category, straight-forward (ie, no paranormal elements), historical romances. I’m not having any luck picking one, so I figured, let the computer do it.
And if this book doesn’t grab me. . . well, I have until December to finish the challenge and I may resort to a totally random romance book, regardless of the subgenre.
Without further ado. . .
Below is a picture of the stack. Please note: The list below the picture is random (I had Random.org randomize the list for me).
The Stack
The List:
- Duel of Hearts (Farr)
- Sweet Thunder (Ryan)
- Fallen (Holby)
- Goddess of the Hunt (Dare)
- The Rules of Seduction (Hunter)
- Dancing on the Wind (Putney)
- Nothing But Velvet (Martin)
- Unmasked (Cornick)
- Bound by Your Touch (Duran)
- A Rose at Midnight (Stuart)
- Ashes of Dreams (Langan)
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Random.org picked. . . .#1
Duel of Hearts by Diane Farr
Duel of Hearts
What: Random Reading Challenge
When: 1 August 2009 – 31 July 2010
Who: Caribousmom
Rules: Randomly select books from TBR and assign a number. Using Random.org, pick a book to read. Visit her site for more precise instructions.
I’ll be doing LEVEL III – 12 Books
My first draft of this post got eaten when I updated WordPress. So, here we go. . .
I debated with myself about whether or not I should sign up for long-term challenges. But then I realized I could use this challenge to help me complete some of the others because many of them did not require a set list of books. I can, for example:
- Randomly select books for the 1st in a Series challenge – I have a lot to choose from
- Randomly select books, based on Copyright date, for the Pub or Countdown Challenges
- Randomly select category romances (SuperRomances, Noturnes, etc.)
- Randomly pick a Harry Potter book – who says I have to read them in order?!
Just kidding about that last one.
I catalog my books in a database and I can create queries and spreadsheets based on criteria (books marked ‘Shelf’, Copyright ‘2007′). I did a trial run, and I think it will work out fine, whether I use it to help with the other challenges or just select a book at random from my shelf.
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This is a re-post, due to data loss. (Oct 09)
16 Aug - Beth F – “I thought this sounded fun — I signed up too.”
16 Aug – Me – “It does indeed. That’s why I worked so hard to find a way to fit in with the other challenges.”
