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October Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread
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1. O for October........................Old Man's War
2. B-day book...........................A Handful of Dust (me!)
3. Michigan..............................Middlesex
4. Halloween............................Grave Secret
5. 2 Authors.............................On the Edge
6. Mystery-Crime.....................Fractured
7. UN (set in >2 countries)........
8. Sea........................................The Shipping News
9. Paranormal...........................Blood Price
10. Pick It For Me.....................
1. "O" = One Rode West by Heather Graham2. B-day = The Serpent Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt FINISHED 10/26
3. Geography (Michigan): Bad Things Happen by Harry Dolan FINISHED 10/23
4. Halloween (Scary): The Witch Is Dead An Ophelia and Abby Mystery Book 5 by Shirley Damsgaard
5. Two Authors: The Navigator by Clive Cussler with Paul Kemprecos
6. Crime Prev: Wormwood by Susan Wittig Albert
7. (UN) Two Countries: Indiana Jones and the White Witch by Martin Caidin
8. Columbus: The Restless Seaby Cynthia Harrod-Eagles
9. Genre Paranormal: Twenties Girl A Novel by Sophie Kinsella FINISHED 10/14
10. Reader's Choice: Being Committed A Novel by Anna Maxted
FINISHED:
1. O for October........................Upon A Scandal by Barbara Dawson Smith
2. B-day book...........................
3. Michigan..............................
4. Horror...........................
5. 2 Authors.............................
6. Mystery-Crime.....................
7. UN (set in >2 countries)........
8. Sea..................................
9. Paranormal...........................
10. Pick It For Me......................
COMPLETED 10/28
October Monthly Challenge1. O for October... Once a Cowboy by Linda Warren
2. B-day book... TBD
3. Michigan... Another Fine Myth by Robert Lynn Asprin
4. Spooky... The Family Bones by Kimberly Raiser
5. 2 Authors... Don't Try This At Home - Culinary Catastrophes from the World's Greatest Chefs By Kimberly Witherspoon and Andrew Friedman
6. Mystery-Crime... Murder, She Wrote Trick or Treachery by Jessica Fletcher and Donald Bain
7. UN (set in >2 countries)... Mash A Novel About Three Army Doctors by Richard Hooker
8. Sea... SeaQuest DSV The Novel by Rockne S O'Bannon and Tommy Thompson
9. Paranormal... Possessed by Stephanie Doyle
10. Reader's Choice... What Are Hyenas Laughing At Anyway? by David Feldman
1. "O" book - On the Edge by Ilona Andrews (reread)2. Birthday book - Pride by Rachel Vincent (Kasia)
3. Michigan - Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead
4. Halloween - Storm Front by Jim Butcher
5. Read a book with two authors - Black and White by Jackie Kessler & Caitlin Kittredge
6. Crime Prevention Month - Every Breath You Take by Sheila Quigley
7. United Nations Day - Storm Born by Richelle Mead (reread)
8. Columbus Day - Selina Penaluna by Jan Page
9. Paranormal - Dark Thirst by Sara Reinke
10. Reader's Choice -Tall, Dark & Dead by Tate Hallaway
Oh, boy, this is a tough one...1. October — Once A Cowboy by Linda Warren
2. Birthday — The Forbidden Enchantment by Nina Bruhns (B-day celebrant - Auntee)
3. Geography (Michigan) — Below Deck by Dorien Kelly (author lives in Michigan)
4. Halloween — Ghosts And Roses by Kelley St. John
5. Two authors — Taken by Tori Carrington
6. Crime Prevention Month — Eden's Shadow by Jenna Ryan
7. United Nations Day — From Russia, With Love by Ingrid Weaver (Russia, Greece, Croatia, Italy)
8. Columbus Day — Scent of a Woman by Joanne Rock
9. Explore a Genre: Paranormal — Kiss Me Deadly by Michele Hauf
10. Reader's Choice — Smoke And Mirrors by Jenna Mills
1. "O" title...
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2. October B'day shelf...
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3. Michigan author, character or setting...
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4. Theme - scary/spooky...
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5. Co-authored...
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6. Theme - crime...
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7. Setting - two countries...
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8. Theme - sea...
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9. Explore-a-Genre: Paranormal...
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10. Pick-it-for-Me Challenge...
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1. O FOR OCTOBER - Odd Thomas - Stephen King2. B-DAY SHELF - Rapture - Jacquelyn Frank (My Shelf)
3. GEOGRAPHY - Blame it on Cupid - Jennifer Greene
4. HALLOWEEN - What's a Ghoul to do? - Victoria Laurie
5. COLLABORATION - Whispered Lies - Sherrilyn Kenyon & Dianna Love
6. CRIME PREVENTION - Ceremony in Death - J.D Robb
7. UNITED NATIONS - A Hunger Like No Other - Kresley Cole
8. COLUMBUS DAY - Sea Swept - Nora Roberts
9. PARANORMAL - Nightkeeper - Jessica Andersen
10. READERS CHOICE - Dawnkeeper - Jessica Andersen
Shelli_m
Well, that's a tentative list for now!1. "O" -- Obernewtyn The Obernewtyn Chronicles 1 by Isobelle Carmody
2. Birthday recipient -- Rogue by Rachel Vincent (Kasia)
3. The Turning by Jennifer Armintrout (author from Michigan)
4. Coraline by Neil Gaiman (Halloween)
5. Chosen by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast (Collaboration)
6. Night Life by Caitlin Kittredge (main character is a police officer)
7. The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver (United Nations)
8. Girl at Sea by Maureen Johnson (Columbus Day)
9. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison (paranormal)
10. Darkborn by Alison Sinclair (own choice)
This list would probably change... 1/10
1. October: Read a book which title starts with “O”.
One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
or Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin
or Once Dead, Twice Shy by Kim Harrison
2. Birthday: Read a book from an October B-day celebrant.
Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh (mine, heh)
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Michigan.
Rape A Love Story by Joyce Carol Oates
or Succubus Dreams by Richelle Mead
4. Halloween: Read a book that you consider "scary" or "spooky".
Storm Front by Jim Butcher
5. Read a book with two authors (not an anthology, more like a collaboration).
Hunted by P.C. & Kristin Cast
6. Crime Prevention Month: Read a book where a character is a cop or a detective and/or a murder mystery is being solved.
7. United Nations Day: Read a book which has more than 2 countries as its setting.
Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
8. Columbus Day - Read a book that involves sea travel, sailing, on a cruise ship or has a sailor/captain as a character.
A Pirate of Her Own by Kinley MacGregor
9. Explore a Genre: Paranormal (not limited to Romance) Read a book that has some paranormal element in the storyline.
Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin
or Once Dead, Twice Shy by Kim Harrison
or The Darkest Whisper by Gena Showalter
or Nightlife by Rob Thurman
or Tempt Me with Darkness by Shayla Black
or Mark of the Demon by Diana Rowland
or Shadow Game by Christine Feehan
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-it-for-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Tall, Dark & Dead by Tate Hallaway (Tara's recommendation)
1. October: Read a book which title starts with “O”. The Other Woman ~ Jane Green
2. Birthday: Read a book from an October B-day celebrant.
Nobody's Baby But Mine ~ Susan Elizabeth Phillips (from Annvelwis's shelves)
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Michigan.
The Chocolate Cupid Killings by Joanna Carl
4. Halloween: Read a book that you consider "scary" or "spooky."
Demons Are a Ghoul's Best Friend by Victoria Laurie
5. Read a book with two authors (not an anthology, more like a collaboration.)
8th Confession by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro
6. Crime Prevention Month: Read a book where a character is a cop or a detective and/or a murder mystery is being solved.
Carrot Cake Murder ~ Joanne Fluke
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Murder on the Orient Express ~ Agatha Christie
8. Columbus Day - Read a book that involves sea travel, sailing, on a cruise ship or has a sailor/captain as a character.
Sail ~ James Patterson
9. Explore a Genre: Paranormal (not limited to Romance) Read a book that has some paranormal element in the storyline.
Dead to the World ~ Charlaine Harris
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-it-for-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
The Fall of Candy Corn ~ Debbie Viguie
1/10 completed!
I will participate, but don't have a complete list together as of yet.October Monthly Challenge
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3. Geography - Michigan
4. Halloween:
5. Two Authors: No One Here Gets Out Alive by Daniel Sugerman and Jerry Hopkins
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I am in, and this might be my list...but it could change!1. "O" for October: Obsession, Jonathan Kellerman
2. October Birthday: Pride and Prejudice (Michelles List)
3. Geography - Michigan: Blame it On Chocolate, Greene
4. Halloween: 9 Dragons, Michael Connelly
5. Two Authors: Agnes and the Hitman, Jennifer Cruise and Bob Mayer
6. Crime Prevention: The Forgotten Man, Richard Crais
7. United Nations: Pursuit of Honor, Vince Flynn
8. Columbus Day: True Compass, Ted Kennedy
9. Explore a Genre: Dead Until Dark, Charlaine Harris
10. Readers Choice: True Blood, David Baldacci
COMPLETED 4 OF 10 LAST UPDATED: 10.27.091. "O" for October: Out of the Blue by Joann Ross COMPLETED 10.18
2. Oct B-day: Lover Awakened (Tricia) by J R Ward
3. Geography-Michigan: Real Life & Liars by Kristina Riggle
4. Halloween: Storm Frontby Jim Butcher COMPLETED 10.22
5. 2 Authors: Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Cruise & Bob Mayer COMPLETED 10.27
6. Crime Prevention: Peach Cobbler Murder by Joanne Fluke
7. United Nations Day: Breaking Dawn by Stephanie Meyer
8. Columbus Day: Blackbeard A Tale of Villainy and Murder in Colonial America by Margaret Hoffman
9. Paranormal: One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost COMPLETED 10.11
10. Pick it for me: Marked by PC Cast
I'm in for this challenge too! Although I can't seem to finish and leave it alone, I keep thinking of new things and changing it...1. "O" for October: Drive Me Wild by Julie Ortolon
2. October Birthday: Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward from Adrienne
3. Geography - Michigan: Raising Holy Hell A Novel by Elizabeth Sims
4. Halloween: Demon Can't Help It by Kathy Love
5. Two Authors: Phantom in the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon & Dianna Love
6. Crime Prevention: Laid Bare by Lauren Dane
7. United Nations: Born to be Bad by Sherrilyn Kenyon
8. Columbus Day: Hawkes Harbor by S.E. Hinton
9. Explore a Genre: Storm Born by Richelle Mead
10. Readers Choice: I'll let you know when it's picked.
Just doing 5 this month.1. "O" for October - Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
5. 2 Authors - Zeta or Omega? byKate Harmon/Marley Gibson
6. Crime Prevention - Along Came a Spiderby James Patterson or Promises in Death by J.D. Robb
9. Genre Paranormal - A Kiss Before the Apocalypse by Thomas E. Sniegoski
10. Reader's Choice - Dewey The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World byVicki Myron
1. "O" for October - 2. October B'Day - (Tricia) -
3. Geography - Michigan -
4. Halloween - "Scary/Spooky" -
5. 2 authors -
6. Crime Prevention - Strawberry Shortcake Murder - Joanne Fluke
7. United Nations - Around the World in Eighty Days - Jules Verne
8. Columbus Day -
9. Explore a Genre - Lover Revealed - J.R. Ward
10. Reader's Choice -
How do you plan so far ahead on what you will read? I don't decide until I'm a chapter into one what my next book will be. The only thing I'm sure of is that I put Outliers, Body Movers, and Chloe Does Yale aside for the spell out OCTOBER challenge.
Haha, I don't know what'll reaad. For me just filling in the list is fun. Later on I just use it for guidance... Some of the books will stick, some will be replaced by impulse reads. You can leave your list blank for now, and fill it as you go. Whatever works ;)
0/10 completed1. Starts with O: On the Prowl by Karen MacInerney
2. October B-day (Kasia): The Laughing Corpse by Laurell K. Hamilton
3. Michigan author: Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye by Victoria Laurie
4. Halloween: The Eternal Prison by Jeff Somers
5. Collaboration: Hunter's Moon by C.T. Adams and Cathy Clamp
6. Crime Prevention: Thunderbird Falls by C.E. Murphy
7. United Nations: Bare Bones by Kathy Reichs
8. Columbus Day: Distant Waves A Novel of the Titanic by Suzanne Weyn
9. Paranormal: Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead
10. Pick-It-For-Me:
My List: 1. October: “O” is for Outlaw by Sue Grafton
2. Birthday: Blame it on Cupid by Jennifer Greene (from Michelle’s list) - Done
3. Geography: Damn Straight by Elizabeth Sims
4. Halloween: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Seth Grahame-Smith
5. Read a book with two authors: The Nanny Diaries by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus
6. Crime Prevention Month: Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear
7. United Nations Day: Grave Secrets by Kathy Reichs - Done
8. Columbus Day : The Trouble with Paradise by Jill Shalvis - Done
9. Explore a Genre: Star Quality by Lori Foster, Lucy Monroe and Dianne Castell - Done
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-it-for-Me Challenge, your recommended book: Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye by Victoria Laurie
1. O book – Outlanderby Diana Gabaldon2. Birthday – Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris(Annvelwis's list)
3. Geography Michigan – Loving Tenderness by Gail Gaymer Martin
4. Halloween - The Bone Factory by Nate Kenyon
5. Two Authors – Keeper of the King by Nigel Bennett the book also says P.N Elrod
6. Crime Prevention – Loving Constance (Love Inspired) Sisters Of The Heart #3 by Lyn Cote
7. United Nations 2 Countries – Shopaholic Takes Manhattan by Sophie Kinsella
8. Columbus Day – Highland Legacy Four Generations of Love Are Rooted in Scotland by Tracey Victoria Bateman
9. Explore a Genre Paranormal – Witch Hunt by Wendy Corsi Staub
10. Reader’s choice - Light from Heaven by Jan Karon
Filled in a couple for now, will flesh out the rest in a couple of days or so:1. Title starts with “O” -One Night with the Rebel Billionaire by Trish Wylie
2. October B-day celebrant -
3. Geography: Michigan - Trusting Ryan by Tara Taylor Quinn
4. Halloween: "scary" or "spooky" - Where No Birds Sing by Grant Shanks
5. Two authors - Storm Cycle by Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen
6. Crime Prevention Month - Trust Me by Brenda Novak
7. United Nations Day -
8. Columbus Day - Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Ben H. Winters
9. Genre Paranormal - Dark Warrior Unbroken by Alexis Morgan
10. Reader's Choice -Lucky Charm by Carly Phillips
My list so far :)1. "O" - One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
2. Birthday - Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Tricia's shelf)
3. Michigan - Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts (Starts off in Michigan)
4. Halloween -
5. Two authors - Phantom in the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon with Dianna Love
6. Crime Prevention Month -
7. UN Day - Three Fates by Nora Roberts
8. Columbus Day - Sea Swept by Nora Roberts
9. Paranormal - Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward
10. Pick-it-for-Me - How to Murder a Millionaire by Nancy Martin
Here's my updated list...
1. "O" - Object of His Desire by Ava March
2. Birthday - The Ties That Bind (Zarifina)
3. Michigan - Payback by Jordan Castillo Price
4. Halloween - Hemovore by Jordan Castillo Price
5. Two authors - Blood Brothers by Barbara Sheridan & Anne Cain
6. Crime Prevention Month - The Long Way Home by Z.A. Maxfield
7. UN Day - Warm Rush, Book I Chasing Winter by Rowan McBride
8. Columbus Day - Captain's Surrender by Alex Beecroft
9. Paranormal - Souls Deep by by M.L. Rhodes
10. Reader's Choice - Love, Like Ghosts by Ally Blue
1. Our Vampires, Ourselves by Nina Auerbach2. The Scent of Shadows by Vicki Pettersson
3. Stealing Buddha's Dinner by Bich Minh Nguyen
4. Dracula by Bram Stoker
5. Tempted by P.C. & Kristin Cast
6. Storm Front by Jim Butcher
7. The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
8. Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Ben H. Winters
9. A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
10. No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole
My list as of now, which is pretty much subject to my changing any of it at whim. hehe
1. October: Read a book which title starts with “O” Out of Sight by Elmore Leonard
2. Birthday: Read a book from an October B-day celebrant. Charmed and Dangerous by Toni McGee Causey {Corrupt}
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Michigan.
Up In Honey's Room by Elmore Leonard
4. Halloween: Read a book that you consider "scary" or "spooky." City Infernal by Edward Lee
5. Read a book with two authors (not an anthology, more like a collaboration.) TBD
6. Crime Prevention Month: Read a book where a character is a cop or a detective and/or a murder mystery is being solved. Heartsick by Chelsea Cain
7. United Nations Day: Read a book which has more than 2 countries as its setting. TBD
8. Columbus Day - Read a book that involves sea travel, sailing, on a cruise ship or has a sailor/captain as a character. Cold As Ice by Anne Stuart
9. Explore a Genre: Paranormal (not limited to Romance) Read a book that has some paranormal element in the storyline. Bloody Good by Georgia Evans
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-it-for-Me Challenge, your recommended book. In Her Shoes by Jennifer Weiner
I'll post my books as I read them.1. October: Read a book which title starts with “O”
2. Birthday: Read a book from an October B-day celebrant.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Michigan.
4. Halloween: Read a book that you consider "scary" or "spooky."
5. Read a book with two authors (not an anthology, more like a collaboration.)
6. Crime Prevention Month: Read a book where a character is a cop or a detective and/or a murder mystery is being solved.
7. United Nations Day: Read a book which has more than 2 countries as its setting.
8. Columbus Day - Read a book that involves sea travel, sailing, on a cruise ship or has a sailor/captain as a character.
9. Explore a Genre: Paranormal (not limited to Romance) Read a book that has some paranormal element in the storyline.
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-it-for-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Challenge Duration: October 1 - October 31, 2009 1. October: Read a book which title starts with “O”
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4. Halloween: Read a book that you consider "scary" or "spooky."
5. Tutankhamun the Exodus Conspiracy The Truth Behind Archaeology's Greatest Mystery by Andrew Collins and Chris Ogilvie-Herald
6. Crime Prevention Month: Read a book where a character is a cop or a detective and/or a murder mystery is being solved.
7. United Nations Day: Read a book which has more than 2 countries as its setting.
8. Columbus Day - Read a book that involves sea travel, sailing, on a cruise ship or has a sailor/captain as a character.
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1 of 10 read1. O book – Outlander by OutlanderDiana Gabaldon
2. Birthday – Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris (Annvelwis's list)
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4. Halloween – The Bone Factory by Nate Kenyon
5. Two Authors – Keeper of the King by Nigel Bennett the book also says P.N. Elrod
6. Crime Prevention – Loving Constance (Love Inspired) Sisters Of The Heart #3 by Lyn Cote
7. United Nations 2 Countries – Shopaholic Takes Manhattan by Sophie Kinsella
8. Columbus Day – Highland Legacy Four Generations of Love Are Rooted in Scotland by Tracey Victoria Bateman
9. Explore a Genre Paranormal – Witch Hunt by Wendy Corsi Staub
10. Reader’s choice - Light from Heaven by Light from Heaven
October Monthly Challenge2/10
1. O for October... Once a Cowboy by Linda Warren
2. B-day book... Storm Glass by Maria Snyder (Melissa)
3. Michigan... Another Fine Myth by Robert Lynn Asprin
4. Spooky... The Family Bones by Kimberly Raiser
or Something's Alive on the Titanic by Robert Sterling
5. 2 Authors... Don't Try This At Home - Culinary Catastrophes from the World's Greatest Chefs By Kimberly Witherspoon and Andrew Friedman
6. Mystery-Crime... Murder, She Wrote Trick or Treachery by Jessica Fletcher and Donald Bain
7. UN (set in >2 countries)... Mash A Novel About Three Army Doctors by Richard Hooker
8. Sea...
9. Paranormal...
10. Reader's Choice... What Are Hyenas Laughing At Anyway? by David Feldman
1/10 completed1. Starts with O: On the Prowl by Karen MacInerney
2. October B-day (Kasia): The Laughing Corpse by Laurell K. Hamilton
3. Michigan author: Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye by Victoria Laurie
4. Halloween: The Eternal Prison by Jeff Somers
5. Collaboration: Hunter's Moon by C.T. Adams and Cathy Clamp
6. Crime Prevention: Thunderbird Falls by C.E. Murphy
7. United Nations: Bare Bones by Kathy Reichs
8. Columbus Day: Distant Waves A Novel of the Titanic by Suzanne Weyn
10. Pick-It-For-Me: Lover Beware by Christine Feehan
I am in, and this might be my list...but it could change!1/10!!!
1. "O" for October: Obsession, Jonathan Kellerman
2. October Birthday: Pride and Prejudice (Michelles List)
3. Geography - Michigan: Blame it On Chocolate, Greene
4. Halloween: 9 Dragons, Michael Connelly
5. Two Authors: Agnes and the Hitman, Jennifer Cruise and Bob Mayer
6. Crime Prevention: The Forgotten Man, Richard Crais
7. United Nations: Pursuit of Honor, Vince Flynn
8. Columbus Day: True Compass, Ted Kennedy
10. Readers Choice: True Blood, David Baldacci
As of Oct. 2 -- 0/10 complete1. October: "O": Once Upon a Veterinarian by Drew Zachary
2. Birthday: Auntee: Whispering Rock by Robyn Carr
3. Geography: Michigan author: The Trickster by Kathleen Nance
4. Halloween: Ghosts of Alcatraz by Carol Lynne
5. Two authors: Phantom in the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon & Dianna Love
6. Crime Prevention Month: Embroidered Truths by Monica Ferris
7. United Nations Day: Tumbling Through Time by Gwyn Cready -- Gibraltar, Italy, France
8. Columbus Day: My Wicked Pirate by Rona Sharon
9. Explore a Genre: Paranormal: My Vampire and I by J.P. Bowie
10. Reader's Choice: As You Are by Ethan Day
Running late, sorry!! October's Challenge has officially started!So far we have 28 readers participating in this month's challenge:
Alathea
Amanda
Annvelwis
Barbara
Briansgirl
Courtney
Emily
Erin
Jane
Kasia
Lauren
LibraryLass
Lindy-Lane
Lu
Mel (me)
Melissa
Melissa (So Cal Gal)
Michelle R
Michelle (shelli_m)
Mod_Lori
Nikki
Photojim
Sallie
Shazzy
southpaw285
Tara
Toni
Tosca
Sign-up will remain open throughout the month.
Note: For ease of tracking, please repost your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best.
A big hello and welcome to those of you who are participating in the challenge for the first time :)
The first update will be October 6 .
Good luck and happy reading, everyone!
As of October 2, 1/10 complete1. "O" for October: Drive Me Wild by Julie Ortolon
2. October Birthday: Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward from Adrienne
3. Geography - Michigan: Raising Holy Hell A Novel by Elizabeth Sims
5. Two Authors: Phantom in the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon & Dianna Love
6. Crime Prevention: Laid Bare by Lauren Dane
7. United Nations: Born to be Bad by Sherrilyn Kenyon
8. Columbus Day: Hawkes Harbor by S.E. Hinton
9. Explore a Genre: Storm Born by Richelle Mead
10. Readers Choice: I would like to readDead Girls Are Easy by Terri Garey as my pick it for me challenge book, but I am having trouble getting a copy so it might be Bobbie Faye's Very by Toni McGee Causey
or
Filled in a couple for now, will flesh out the rest in a couple of days or so:1. Title starts with “O” -One Night with the Rebel Billionaire by Trish Wylie
2. October B-day celebrant -
3. Geography: Michigan - Trusting Ryan by Tara Taylor Quinn
4. Halloween: "scary" or "spooky" - Where No Birds Sing by Grant Shanks
5. Two authors - Storm Cycle by Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen
6. Crime Prevention Month - Trust Me by Brenda Novak
7. United Nations Day -
1 down, 9 to go as of 10/21. Our Vampires, Ourselves by Nina Auerbach
2. The Scent of Shadows by Vicki Pettersson
3. Queene of Light by Jennifer Armintrout
4. Dracula by Bram Stoker
5. Tempted by P.C. & Kristin Cast
7. The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
8. Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Ben H. Winters
9. A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole
10. No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole
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2. October B'day shelf...
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3. Michigan author, character or setting...
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4. Theme - scary/spooky...
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5. Co-authored...
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6. Theme - crime...
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7. Setting - two countries...
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8. Theme - sea...
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9. Explore-a-Genre: Paranormal...
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10. Pick-it-for-Me Challenge...
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As of October 3, 2/10 completed
1. "O" for October: Drive Me Wild by Julie Ortolon
2. October Birthday: Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward from Adrienne
3. Geography - Michigan: Raising Holy Hell A Novel by Elizabeth Sims
(didn't think it would freak me out but it did, so I decided to use it here!)
5. Two Authors: Phantom in the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon & Dianna Love
7. United Nations: Born to be Bad by Sherrilyn Kenyon
8. Columbus Day: Hawkes Harbor by S.E. Hinton
9. Explore a Genre: Storm Born by Richelle Mead
10. Readers Choice: I would like to read Dead Girls Are Easy by Terri Garey as my pick it for me challenge book, but I am having trouble getting a copy so it might be Bobbie Faye's Very by Toni McGee Causey
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3/101. "O" book - On the Edge by Ilona Andrews (reread)
3. Michigan - Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead
4. Halloween - Storm Front by Jim Butcher
5. Read a book with two authors - Black and White by Jackie Kessler & Caitlin Kittredge
6. Crime Prevention Month - Every Breath You Take by Sheila Quigley
7. United Nations Day - Storm Born by Richelle Mead (reread)
8. Columbus Day - Selina Penaluna by Jan Page
OK, so first full month of challenges. Let's see how I do.1. October: "O":
2. Birthday:
3. Geography:
4. Halloween:
5. Two authors:
6. Crime Prevention Month:
7. United Nations Day: The Tao Of Sex by Jade Lee. (10/3)
8. Columbus Day:
9. Explore a Genre: Paranormal:
10. Reader's Choice:
Entering. . .1 down
1. October:
2. Birthday:
3. Geography {Michigan}:
4. Halloween {scary/spooky}:
5. Two Authors: On the Edge by Ilona/Gordon Andrews
6. Crime Prevention {cop/detective}: Vampire, Interrupted by Lynsay Sands - Marguerite Argeneau, detective
8. Columbus Day {sea travel}:
9. Paranormal:
10: Reader's Choice:
Update:1. Title starts with “O” -One Night with the Rebel Billionaire by Trish Wylie
2. October B-day celebrant -
4. Halloween: "scary" or "spooky" - Where No Birds Sing by Grant Shanks
5. Two authors - Storm Cycle by Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen
6. Crime Prevention Month - Trust Me by Brenda Novak
7. United Nations Day -
As of Oct. 3 -- 1/10 complete1. October: "O": Once Upon a Veterinarian by Drew Zachary
2. Birthday: Auntee: Whispering Rock by Robyn Carr
3. Geography: Michigan author: The Trickster by Kathleen Nance
4. Halloween: Ghosts of Alcatraz by Carol Lynne
5. Two authors: Phantom in the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon & Dianna Love
6. Crime Prevention Month: Embroidered Truths by Monica Ferris
7.
8. Columbus Day: My Wicked Pirate by Rona Sharon
9. Explore a Genre: Paranormal: My Vampire and I by J.P. Bowie
10. Reader's Choice: As You Are by Ethan Day
1. "O" title... TBD 2. October B'day shelf... Mistress of the art of death by Ariana Franklin from DJ's shelf
3. Michigan author, character or setting... Tempting trouble by Dorien Kelly.
4. Theme - scary/spooky... The totem by David Morrell.
5. Co-authored... Elvenbane by Andre Norton & Mercedes Lackey.
6. Theme - crime... Sins of the past by Linda Randall Wisdom.
7. Setting - two countries... Banquo's son by TK Roxborogh... England & Scotland - in the 11th century they were 2 countries.
8. Theme - sea... Point of departure by Lindsey McKenna - she's in the navy, he's JAG.
9. Explore-a-Genre: Paranormal... Rampant by Diana Peterfreund OR Dragon actually by GA Aiken.
10. Pick-it-for-Me Challenge... American gods by Neil Gaiman OR Talk me down by Victoria Dahl.
1/10 read1. "O" - One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
2. Birthday - Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Tricia's shelf)
3. Michigan - Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts (Starts off in Michigan)
4. Halloween -
5. Two authors - Phantom in the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon with Dianna Love
6. Crime Prevention Month -
7. UN Day - Three Fates by Nora Roberts
8. Columbus Day - Sea Swept by Nora Roberts
9. Paranormal - Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward
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1. October: Read a book which title starts with “O”
2. Birthday: Read a book from an October B-day celebrant.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Michigan.
4. Halloween: Read a book that you consider "scary" or "spooky."
5. Read a book with two authors (not an anthology, more like a collaboration.)
6. Crime Prevention Month: Read a book where a character is a cop or a detective and/or a murder mystery is being solved.
7. United Nations Day: Read a book which has more than 2 countries as its setting.
8. Columbus Day - Read a book that involves sea travel, sailing, on a cruise ship or has a sailor/captain as a character.
9. Explore a Genre: Paranormal (not limited to Romance) Read a book that has some paranormal element in the storyline.
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-it-for-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Challenge Duration: October 1 - October 31, 2009
You can choose 3, 5, 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, books availability and/or time commitment.
PS: You may post your list anytime you like, but NO READING for this challenge until the FIRST of October.