November Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread

[AndaM]

Monthly Challenges > November Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread
Challenge Duration: November 1 to November 30, 20125/10
5/10

1. “N" is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
Archangel's Storm (Guild Hunter #5) by Nalini Singh 11/19/12

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an November birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically.
RRRC November Birthday List
Ann Noell - Aiden's Charity (Breeds #12) by Lora Leigh 11/23/12

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Missouri. OR, Missouri is known for its farming industry (108,000 farms, the second-largest number in any state after Texas.) – so, read a book involving the farming industry, set on a farm/ranch, or about a cowboy.

4. Plan Your Epitaph Day (November 1) Read a book where a character’s death plays a significant role in the story, even if that character does not. (Murder Mystery anyone?)
In a Wolf's Embrace by Lora Leigh - Beyond the Dark 11/23/12

5. Book Lover’s Day (November 3): This is a holiday made for the members of this group! Read a book. Simple, straight forward – you love books so pick one that interests you!
Eternal Captive (Mark of the Vampire #3) by Laura Wright 11/20/12

6. Forget Me Not Day (November 10): Read a book that has been on your to-read list for a long time.

7. Young Readers Day (November 13): Read a Young Adult book (it must be classified as YA on the GoodReads page)

8. Shopping Reminder Day (November 26): Naturally we are being reminded to do our Christmas shopping! To help you get into the spirit, read a book with a Christmas theme (perhaps you can pick one up while out shopping…)

9. Stay At Home Because You're Well Day (November 30): I LOVE this idea. What better way to spend a day at home, but curled up with a good book? Read a book that a friend has recommended to you. Tell us who recommended it (yes, it can come from the GoodReads Recommends List)
Shadow (New Species #9) by Laurann Dohner 11/22/12

10. Reader's Choice:

[Breann]

DONE!!

Read 8/8

1. “N" is for November: Nowhere Ranch 11/23/12 ★★★★☆

2. Happy Birthday!: Iced Happy Birthday Beckie! 11/2/12 ★★★★★

4. Plan Your Epitaph Day (November 1): Shattered Glass 11/10/12 ★★★★★

5. Book Lover’s Day (November 3): A Strong Hand 11/3/12 ★★★☆☆

6. Forget Me Not Day (November 10): Between Sinners and Saints 11/11/12 ★★★★★

7. Young Readers Day (November 13): Enlightened 11/12/12 ★★★★☆

9. Stay At Home Because You're Well Day (November 30): Among the Living from Peggy 11/4/12 ★★★★☆

10. Reader's Choice: The Darkest Kiss 11/6/12 ★★★★☆

[Anna's Herding Cats]

Getting there :) 3 to go!

1. “N" is for November: A Practical Arrangement by Nadja Notariani 11/2
2. Happy Birthday!:
3. Geography (Missouri/farming/ranching/cowboy):
4. Plan Your Epitaph Day: The Haunting of a Duke by Chasity Bowlin 11/12
5. Book Lover’s Day: One Night with a Hero by Laura Kaye 11/11
6. Forget Me Not Day: When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer 11/22
7. Young Readers Day (YA book):
8. Shopping Reminder Day (Christmas): His Mistletoe Bride by Vanessa Kelly 11/7
9. Stay At Home Because You're Well Day: Rogue Rider by Larissa Ione 11/15
10. Reader's Choice: Ice Cold by Cherry Adair 11/9

[BJ Rose]

One to go!

Romance Readers Monthly Challenge
November 2012
7/8

√ 1. N for November: November of the Heart by LaVyrle Spencer - 11.22
2. Happy BD: Beckie: The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa
3. Geography: Missouri: SKIP
√ 4. Epitaph - Murder mystery: Born in Death by J.D. Robb - 11.08
√ 5. Book Lovers' Day: freebie: It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas - 11.05
6. On TBR long time: The Night Drifter by Susan Carroll
√ 7. YA: Heist Society by Ally Carter - 11.01
√ 8. Christmas shopping: My Kind of Christmas by Robyn Carr - 11.03
√ 9. Recommended by Goodreads Recommends: All Night Long by Jayne Ann Krentz - 11.09
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Amazing Gracie by Sherryl Woods - 11.04

[Bookchaser]

2012 November Monthly Challenge

9/10 Completed


01. “N" is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts 11/19/12
02. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an November birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours.
Happy Birthday Beckie!!! (November 5)
Moon Called by Patricia Briggs 11/12/12
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Missouri. OR, Missouri is known for its farming industry (108,000 farms, the second-largest number in any state after Texas.) – so, read a book involving the farming industry, set on a farm/ranch, or about a cowboy.
The McKettrick Way (McKettricks, #9) by Linda Lael Miller 11/18/12
04. Plan Your Epitaph Day (November 1): Read a book where a character’s death plays a significant role in the story, even if that character does not. (Murder Mystery anyone?)
Not Another Bad Date by Rachel Gibson 11/06/12
05. Book Lover’s Day (November 3): This is a holiday made for the members of this group! Read a book. Simple, straight forward – you love books so pick one that interests you!
The Summer Garden by Sherryl Woods
06. Forget Me Not Day (November 10): Read a book that has been on your to-read list for a long time.
Pride Mates by Jennifer Ashley 11/14/12
07. Young Readers Day (November 13): Read a Young Adult book. (it must be classified as YA on the GoodReads page)
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins 11/08/12
08. Shopping Reminder Day (November 26): Naturally we are being reminded to do our Christmas shopping! To help you get into the spirit, read a book with a Christmas theme (perhaps you can pick one up while out shopping…)
My Kind of Christmas by Robyn Carr 11/16/12
09. Stay At Home Because You're Well Day (November 30): I LOVE this idea. What better way to spend a day at home, but curled up with a good book? Read a book that a friend has recommended to you. Tell us who recommended it (yes, it can come from the GoodReads Recommends List)
In Too Deep by Jayne Ann Krentz 11/13/12
(recommended by Jaclyn M, Goodreads & Real Life friend)
10. Reader's Choice:
Forever and a Day by Jill Shalvis 11/24/12


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[Makenzie]

Moving and the new job have taken up more time than I originally expected. I'm dropping my challenge total from 10 to 5. :( One of these months I'll do all ten.

2012 November Monthly Reading Challenge
Duration: November 1, 2012 - November 30, 2012
Completed: 4/5

✔1. N is for November: Never Love a Highlander by Maya Banks (11/23)*****
2. Happy Birthday Morgan!: The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling
3. Geography: The Fall of Shane MacKade by Nora Roberts
✔4. Plan Your Epitaph Day: In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks (11/18)*****
✔5. Book Lovers Day: Winter's Awakening: The Metahumans Emerge by Karen Luellen (11/02)***
6. Forget Me Not Day:
7. Young Readers Day: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
8. Shopping Reminder Day: A Simple Amish Christmas by Vanetta Chapman
9. Stay at Home Because You're Well Day:
✔10. Reader's Choice: Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks (11/24)*****

[Larissa]

Finished! 5/5

“N" is for November: Caressed By Ice - Nalini Singh ★★★★★
Plan Your Epitaph Day (November 1) - Sacred Sins ★★★
Forget Me Not Day (November 10): Succubus on Top ★★★★
Young Readers Day (November 13): Daughter of Smoke & Bone★★★★★
Stay At Home Because You're Well Day (November 30): Succubus Blues (recommended by Sallie (Shuga) ★★★★

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

♡~Annee~♡ wrote: "WOOHOO First Challenge Completed :D..."

Yay, Annee! Do we have you hooked yet? ;)

[Makenzie]

Congrats Larissa! I just finished 5/5 as well!

2012 November Monthly Reading Challenge
Duration: November 1, 2012 - November 30, 2012
Completed: 5/5!

✔1. N is for November: Never Love a Highlander by Maya Banks (11/23)*****
✔4. Plan Your Epitaph Day: In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks (11/18)*****
✔5. Book Lovers Day: Winter's Awakening: The Metahumans Emerge by Karen Luellen (11/02)***
✔7. Young Readers Day: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead (11/25)***
✔10. Reader's Choice: Seduction of a Highland Lass by Maya Banks (11/24)*****



I've been sick all weekend which helped me to finish. Still sick, so we'll see if I can bump this challenge up to 8 by the end of the month. :)

[Donna]

I'm in for a max of 9.
Not interested in anything on the shelf of the only birthday person that starts with a D.
9/9 Done

1. N - Perfect Hope by Nora Roberts 11/11
3. Missouri - Wild West Wife 11/20
4. Plan Your Epitaph - Abandoned (Graveyard Queen) 11/11
5. Book Lover's Day - Maid for the Billionaire 11/10
6. Forget me Not - High Five 11/24
7. YA - Divergent 11/10
8. Shopping Reminder day - A Capital Holiday. 11/5
9. Stay at Home Day - Insurgent 11/17
10. Reader's Choice - Yours to Keep 11/24

also read: Driftwood Cottage 11/25, Moonlight Cove 11/25, Beach Lane 11/28

[Erin]

Finished 8/8!

Starts with N Never Love A Highlander-Maya Banks 11/1
Happy Birthday To Me In Scandal They Wed-Sophie Jordan 11/20
Book Lover’s Day To Sir Phillip With Love-Julia Quinn 11/2
Forget Me Not Day Sleepless In Scotland-Karen Hawkins 11/17
Young Reader’s Day Hidden-PC Cast 11/11
Shopping Reminder Day Christmas Eve At Friday Harbor-Lisa Kleypas 11/10
Stay At Home Because You’re Well Day (goodreads recommendation) the Viscount In Her Bedroom-Gayle Callen 11/13
Reader’s Choice Never Been Bit-Lydia Dare 11/15

[Dolores]

Dolores wrote: "I have and am currently reading and :) Hope you ladies have a great holiday!"

Alright I am done with and and now moving on to ! Almost done just in time :)

[Dolores]

Dolores wrote: "Dolores wrote: "I have and am currently reading and :) Hope you ladies have a great holiday!"

..."

done.

[Ty]

yay!

10/10

1. N is for November: Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men - Molly Harper 11/3
2. Happy Birthday, Tina! The Many Sins of Lord Cameron - Jennifer Ashley 11/16
3. Geography: Indigo Blue - Catherine Anderson 11/25
4. Plan Your Epitaph Day: Grave Witch - Kalayna Price 11/7
5. Book Lovers Day: Vengeance Born - Kylie Griffin 11/20
6. Forget Me Not Day: Warrior - Zoe Archer 11/14
7. Young Readers Day: Entwined - Heather Dixong 11/21
8. Shopping Reminder Day: Sweet Inspiration] - Penny Watson 11/6
9. Stay at Home Because You're Well Day: Broken - Megan Hart (P.A. Lupton rec) 11/5
10. Reader's Choice: Seducing Cinderella - Gina Maxwell 11/11

done

[Larissa]

Thanks Makenzie! Congratulations to you too! (:

[Anne]

I am in. Going for 5 books.

4/5

1. 'N' for November: Key of Light 16/11/12
2. Book Lover's Day: Simply Irresistible 26/11/12
3. Forget Me Not: Heaven, Texas
4. Shopping Reminder Day: A Wallflower Christmas 08/11/12
5. Reader's Choice: My Irresistible Earl 13/11/12

[Anne]

Congrats to all who have finished :)

[Lily (Night Owl Book Cafe)]

6/10

1. N for November: New Beginnings - 11/09/2012
2. Happy Birthday Lauren! The Duke And I
3. Geography High Country Bride
4. Plan Your Epitaph Day (November 1) Fool Moon - 11/03/2012
5. Book Lover's Day -Third Grave Dead Ahead - 11/07/2012
6. Forget Me Not Day (November 10): Dead Witch Walking
7. Young Readers Day (November 13): The Sea of Tranquility
8. Shopping Reminder Day (November 26): TBD
9. Stay At Home Because You're Well Day (November 30): Just A Wish Away - 11/25/2012
10. Reader's Choice: Darkfever - 11/25/2012
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[Penney]

November Monthly Challenge ~ 2012
Duration November 1 ~ November 30
10/10 Read ALL DONE!

1. "N" is for...: Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas 11/05 ✯✯✯½
2. Happy B'day Nicole!: On Dublin Street by Samantha Young 11/14 ✯✯✯✯
3. Like Missouri Farming: Morning Glory by LaVyrle Spencer 11/02 ✯✯✯✯✯
4. Plan your Epitaph Day: Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter 11/04 ✯✯✯½
5. Book Lovers Day!: The Ideal Man by Julie Garwood 11/07 ✯✯✯
6. Forget Me Not Day: Willing Victim by Cara McKenna 11/09 ✯✯✯
7. Young Readers Day: Forever Mine by Elizabeth Reyes 11/08 ✯✯✯½
8. Yikes, Christmas Shopping!: North of Need by Laura Kaye 11/25 ✯✯
9. Playing Hookie! Room by Emma Donoghue 11/15 ✯✯✯✯
10. It's My Party: Never Seduce a Scot by Maya Banks 11/10 ✯✯✯

[Angie]

All done :)

1. 'N' for November: Natural Evil - Thea Harrison - November 4
2. Happy Birthday Ang!: Wicked Ties – Shayla Black - November 10
3. Geography: From The Mists of Wolf Creek - Rebecca Brandewyne - November 6
4. Plan Your Epitaph Day: Sin's Dark Caress - Tracey O'Hara - November 11
5. Book Lover’s Day: Inescapable - Zannie Adams - November 11
6. Forget Me Not Day: Midnight Eyes - Sophie Brody - November 25
7. Young Readers Day: Blazing The Trail - Deborah Cooke - November 18
8. Shopping Reminder Day: Lady Louisa's Christmas Knight - Grace Burrowes
9. Stay At Home Because You're Well Day: Wolf Tales - Kate Douglas - November 12
10. Reader's Choice: Make Mine Midnight - AnnMarie McKenna - November 4

[Nikki ♥]

Congrats to all that finished!

RRMC - November 2012
7/10


1. "N" Title: Nora Roberts, The Perfect Hope 11/15/12
2. Happy Birthday Nita: Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane 11/6/12
3. Missouri:
4. Plan Your Epitaph Day: Betrayal in Death by J.D. Robb 11/25/12
5. Book Lover's Day: Some Girls Bite by Chloe Neill 11/14/12
6. Forget Me Not Day: Sanctuary by Nora Roberts 11/10/12
7. Young Readers Day: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling 11/9/12
8. Shopping Reminder Day:
9. Stay At Home Because You're Well Day:
10. Reader's Choice: The Darkest Seduction by Gena Showalter 11/21/12

[Katie]

5/10 read


1. N is for November - Nut Cream
2. Happy Birthday, Keisha! - Lover Unleashed - 11/13
3. Geography - Sex With Lex
4. Plan Your Epitaph Day - Abercrombie Zombie - 11/19
5. Book Lovers Day - Shift - 11/26
6. Forget Me Not Day - Rain
7. Young Readers Day - Death and the Girl Next Door
8. Shopping Reminder Day - The Boy Behind the Red Door
9. Stay at Home Because You're Well Day - Dance in the Dark (Jane PS) - 11/18
10. Reader's Choice - Discovered - 11/12

[Sandra]

Hooray, ♡~Annee Loveheart~♡, Breann, Larissa, Makenzie, Donna, Erin, Ty, Penney & Angie!!!!!!!!!

[Sandra]

RRRC 2012 November Monthly Reading Challenge

6/10 Completed

1. “N" is for November: Natural Evil 9/11/12 ★★★★
2. Happy Birthday Sandy!: Pleasure Unbound
3. Geography - Missouri: Taken by the Cowboy
4. Plan Your Epitaph Day (November 1) Secrets of the Demon
5. Book Lover’s Day (November 3): Swan and the Bear 4/11/12 ★★★★
6. Forget Me Not Day (November 10): Master of Darkness 27/11/12 ★★★★
7. Young Readers Day (November 13): Hexbound 8/11/12 ★★★1/2
8. Shopping Reminder Day (November 26): Christmas Curse 17/11/12 ★★★★
9. Stay At Home Because You're Well Day (November 30): Steph - Forbidden Embers
10. Reader's Choice: In Too Deep 2/11/12 ★★★★★

[Erin]

RRRC November 2012 Reading Challenge:

Read: 8/10

1. N for November: The Perfect Hope by Nora Roberts 11/9/12
2. Happy Birthday Erin!: A Hathaway Wedding by Lisa Kleypas 11/18/12
3. Geography - Missouri: Yours For Eternity by Alexandra Ivy 11/26/12
4. Plan Your Epitaph Day: Wolf Flight by Vivian Arend 11/4/12
5. Book Lovers Day: Talan's Treasure by Amber Kell 11/2/12
6. Forget Me Not Day: Change of Heart by Mary Calmes 11/2/12
7. Young Readers Day: The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan 11/9/12
8. Shopping Reminder Day: Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb
9. Stay At Home Because You're Well Day: The Woman Who Died A Lot by Jasper Fforde
10. Reader's Choice: Nothing To Do With Pride by Amber Kell 11/3/12

[Cathy]

RRRC November Challenge
Completed 10/10

1. “N" is for November: Read an author that starts with 'N' Naima Simone Loving the Beast11/6/12

2. Happy Birthday Cathy!: Inside Out by Lauren Dane11/26/12

3. Geography: Read a book whose setting is Missouri. The Edge of Light by Anne Shorey11/13/12

4. Plan Your Epitaph Day (November 1) Read a book where a character’s death plays a significant role in the story Ill Wind by Rachel Caine11/25/12

5. Book Lover’s Day (November 3): Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare11/2/12

6. Forget Me Not Day (November 10): Read a book that has been on your to-read list for a long time. Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning11/11/12

7. Young Readers Day (November 13): Read a Young Adult book Fitzwilliam Darcy, Rock Star by Heather Lynn Rigaud11/4/12

8. Shopping Reminder Day (November 26): Read a book with a Christmas theme The Heart of Christmas by Mary Balogh11/20/12

9. Stay At Home Because You're Well Day (November 30): Read a book that a friend has recommended to you. Magic Study by Maria Snyder (series recommended to me by my friend Leslie)11/21/12

10. Reader's Choice: Slow Heat by Jill Shalvis11/8/12

[Katie]

8/10 read


1. N is for November - Nut Cream - 11/26
2. Happy Birthday, Keisha! - Lover Unleashed - 11/13
3. Geography - Sex With Lex - 11/27
4. Plan Your Epitaph Day - Abercrombie Zombie - 11/19
5. Book Lovers Day - Shift - 11/26
6. Forget Me Not Day - Rain - 11/27
7. Young Readers Day - Death and the Girl Next Door
8. Shopping Reminder Day - The Boy Behind the Red Door
9. Stay at Home Because You're Well Day - Dance in the Dark (Jane PS) - 11/18
10. Reader's Choice - Discovered - 11/12

[Wan]

Done! Congrats to everyone who finished.

2012 November Monthly Reading Challenge
Duration: November 1, 2012 - November 30, 2012
5/5

4. Plan Your Epitaph Day: The House by Danielle Steel 11/10 (3)
5. Book Lovers Day: Cleopatra's Daughter by Michelle Moran 11/27 (5)
6. Forget Me Not Day: Guardian by Angela Knight 11/4 (4.5)
7. Young Readers Day: Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter 11/18 (5)
10. My Choice: The Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts 11/25 (4)

[Maggie]

Congratulations to all who have finished... well I won't be able to finish my challenge :(
4/8 read

1. N is for November- The witness by Nora Roberts (10/11)
2. Happy Birthday, Melissa - Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater (had to change the book because i choose from the shelves of someone who's birthday wasn't in november, because of my distration... so now this one is the correct one) (25/11)
3. Geography - Guilty pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton (11/11)
5. Book Lovers Day - Betrayal in Death by J.D. Robb
6. Forget Me Not Day - The night circus by Erin Morgenstern
7. Young Readers Day - Marked by P.C. Cast
9. Stay at Home Because You're Well Day - The Host by Stephenie Meyer (my aunt recommended this one... so it's time to read it)
10. Reader's Choice - Bitten by Kelley Armstrong (24/11)

I may change a few books

[BJ Rose]

I'm done with my 8!

Romance Readers Monthly Challenge
November 2012
8/8

√ 1. N for November: November of the Heart by LaVyrle Spencer - 11.22
2. Happy BD: Beckie: SKIP
3. Geography: Missouri: SKIP
√ 4. Epitaph - Murder mystery: Born in Death by J.D. Robb - 11.08
√ 5. Book Lovers' Day: freebie: It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas - 11.05
√ 6. On TBR long time: The Night Drifter by Susan Carroll - 11.27
√ 7. YA: Heist Society by Ally Carter - 11.01
√ 8. Christmas shopping: My Kind of Christmas by Robyn Carr - 11.03
√ 9. Recommended by Goodreads Recommends: All Night Long by Jayne Ann Krentz - 11.09
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Amazing Gracie by Sherryl Woods - 11.04

[Sandra]

Hooray, Cathy, Wan & BJ Rose!!!

[BJ Rose]

Thanks, Sandra!!

[Skandia]

November Monthly Challenge
Read 7/7 DONE!!

1. “N" is for November: A Walk to Remember by Nicholas Sparks 11/7/12
2. Happy Birthday Sandy (Nov 5)!: Bitten by Kelley Armstrong 11/6/12
4. Plan Your Epitaph Day (November 1): Second Chance Pass by Robyn Carr 11/15/12
5. Book Lover’s Day (November 3): At the King's Command by Susan Wiggs 11/3/12
7. Young Readers Day (November 13): The Vincent Boys by Abbi Glines 11/16/12
9. Stay At Home Because You're Well Day (November 30): Sugar Creek by Toni Blake
(PIFM rec from couple of months ago) 11/28/12
10. Reader's Choice: Oracle's Moon by Thea Harrison 11/19/12

[Katie]

10/10 read -- Done!!


1. N is for November - Nut Cream - 11/26
2. Happy Birthday, Keisha! - Lover Unleashed - 11/13
3. Geography - Sex With Lex - 11/27
4. Plan Your Epitaph Day - Abercrombie Zombie - 11/19
5. Book Lovers Day - Shift - 11/26
6. Forget Me Not Day - Rain - 11/27
7. Young Readers Day - Death and the Girl Next Door - 11/28
8. Shopping Reminder Day - The Boy Behind the Red Door - 11/28
9. Stay at Home Because You're Well Day - Dance in the Dark (Jane PS) - 11/18
10. Reader's Choice - Discovered - 11/12

[Sandra]

Hooray, Skandia & Katie!!

[Sandra]

RRRC 2012 November Monthly Reading Challenge

8/10 Completed

1. “N" is for November: Natural Evil 9/11/12 ★★★★
2. Happy Birthday Sandy!: Pleasure Unbound
3. Geography - Missouri: Taken by the Cowboy 29/11/12 ★★★★
4. Plan Your Epitaph Day (November 1) Secrets of the Demon 28/11/12 ★★★★★
5. Book Lover’s Day (November 3): Swan and the Bear 4/11/12 ★★★★
6. Forget Me Not Day (November 10): Master of Darkness 27/11/12 ★★★★
7. Young Readers Day (November 13): Hexbound 8/11/12 ★★★1/2
8. Shopping Reminder Day (November 26): Christmas Curse 17/11/12 ★★★★
9. Stay At Home Because You're Well Day (November 30): Steph - Forbidden Embers
10. Reader's Choice: In Too Deep 2/11/12 ★★★★★

[Jodi]

November 2012
READ: 6/10

1. N is for November:When Snow Falls by Brenda Novak Done 11/9/12
2. Happy Birthday Julie!:The Last Victim by Karen Robards
3. Geography:Catch Me A Cowboy by Katie Lane
4. Plan Your Epitaph Day:Love Me to Death by Allison Brennan
5. Book Lovers Day:Last Chance Christmas by Hope Ramsey Done 11/13/12
6. Forget Me Not Day:Wild Heat by Bella Andre Done 11/17/12
7. Young Readers Day:Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver Done 11/8/12
8. Shopping Reminder Day:My Kind of Christmas by Robyn Carr Done 11/18/12
9. Stay at Home Because You're Well Day:Sultry with a Twist by Macy Beckett
10. Reader's Choice:Sweet Laurel Falls by RaeAnna Thayne Done 11/20/12

[MountainKat, Moderator]

November Monthly Reading Challenge




I'm in for all 10 and I will post as I go!

10 of 10. Updated 11.28.12. DONE!

1. 'N' is for November: Nauti Temptress by Lora Leigh 11.28.12
2. Happy Birthday Melissa!: Blameless by Gail Carriger 11.16.12
3. Geography - Missouri: A Rare Gift by Jaci Burton 11.5.12
4. Plan Your Epitaph Day (November 1): Heart of Danger by Lisa Marie Rice 11.10.12
5. Book Lover’s Day (November 3): The Many Sins of Lord Cameron by Jennifer Ashley 11.9.12
6. Forget Me Not Day (November 10): Ryan's Place (The Devaneys) by Sherryl Woods 11.4.12
7. Young Readers Day (November 13): On the Island by Tracey Garvis-Graves 11.5.12
8. Shopping Reminder Day (November 26):Mistletoe & Margaritas by Shannon Stacey 11.12.12
9. Stay At Home Because You're Well Day (November 30): Real Men Last All Night (Lexi Steele, #1.5) by Lori Foster, Lora Leigh et al. 11.17.12 - Recommended by Nancy in November's PIFM
10. Reader's Choice: A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole 11.21.12

[Bookchaser]

2012 November Monthly Challenge

I'm finished!

10/10 Completed


01. “N" is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
The Last Boyfriend by Nora Roberts 11/19/12
02. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an November birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours.
Happy Birthday Beckie!!! (November 5)
Moon Called by Patricia Briggs 11/12/12
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Missouri. OR, Missouri is known for its farming industry (108,000 farms, the second-largest number in any state after Texas.) – so, read a book involving the farming industry, set on a farm/ranch, or about a cowboy.
The McKettrick Way (McKettricks, #9) by Linda Lael Miller 11/18/12
04. Plan Your Epitaph Day (November 1): Read a book where a character’s death plays a significant role in the story, even if that character does not. (Murder Mystery anyone?)
Not Another Bad Date by Rachel Gibson 11/06/12
05. Book Lover’s Day (November 3): This is a holiday made for the members of this group! Read a book. Simple, straight forward – you love books so pick one that interests you!
The Summer Garden by Sherryl Woods 11/29/12
06. Forget Me Not Day (November 10): Read a book that has been on your to-read list for a long time.
Pride Mates by Jennifer Ashley 11/14/12
07. Young Readers Day (November 13): Read a Young Adult book. (it must be classified as YA on the GoodReads page)
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins 11/08/12
08. Shopping Reminder Day (November 26): Naturally we are being reminded to do our Christmas shopping! To help you get into the spirit, read a book with a Christmas theme (perhaps you can pick one up while out shopping…)
My Kind of Christmas by Robyn Carr 11/16/12
09. Stay At Home Because You're Well Day (November 30): I LOVE this idea. What better way to spend a day at home, but curled up with a good book? Read a book that a friend has recommended to you. Tell us who recommended it (yes, it can come from the GoodReads Recommends List)
In Too Deep by Jayne Ann Krentz 11/13/12
(recommended by Jaclyn M, Goodreads & Real Life friend)
10. Reader's Choice:
Forever and a Day by Jill Shalvis 11/24/12

[Tonya]

I'm in for 5 or maybe 8!! :)

Challenge Duration: November 1 to November 30, 2012

8/8 DONE!!!!

1. “N" is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'. Charade by Nyrae Dawn 11/15

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an November birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically.

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Missouri. OR, Missouri is known for its farming industry (108,000 farms, the second-largest number in any state after Texas.) – so, read a book involving the farming industry, set on a farm/ranch, or about a cowboy. Have a Little Faith by Kadi Dillon 11/7

4. Plan Your Epitaph Day (November 1) Read a book where a character’s death plays a significant role in the story, even if that character does not. (Murder Mystery anyone?) ]The Guestbook by Andrea Hurst 11/9

5. Book Lover’s Day (November 3): This is a holiday made for the members of this group! Read a book. Simple, straight forward – you love books so pick one that interests you!

6. Forget Me Not Day (November 10): Read a book that has been on your to-read list for a long time.American Gods by Neil Gaiman 11/29

7. Young Readers Day (November 13): Read a Young Adult book (it must be classified as YA on the GoodReads page) Drawn by Marie Lamba 11/17

8. Shopping Reminder Day (November 26): Naturally we are being reminded to do our Christmas shopping! To help you get into the spirit, read a book with a Christmas theme (perhaps you can pick one up while out shopping…)]Mistletoe Mischief by Stacey Joy Netzel 11/6

9. Stay At Home Because You're Well Day (November 30): I LOVE this idea. What better way to spend a day at home, but curled up with a good book? Read a book that a friend has recommended to you. Tell us who recommended it (yes, it can come from the GoodReads Recommends List) The Face Of Deception by Iris Johansen 11/29 Recommended by my cousin

10. Reader's Choice: ]The Force of Wind by Elizabeth Hunter
11/29

[Lynne]

NOVEMBER (41)
10 of 10 Complete!

√ 1. Starts with “N”: The Naked King by Sally MacKenzie – 11/10
√ 2. Happy Birthday Lauren!: A Night Like This by Julia Quinn – 11/20
√ 3. Missouri: Playing to Win by Jaci Burton (Set in MO) – 11/1
√ 4. Plan Your Epitaph Day: A Murder Is Announced by Agatha Christie – 11/7
√ 5. Book Lover’s Day: Mortal Ties by Eileen Wilks – 11/5
√ 6. Forget Me Not Day: A Secret Affair by Mary Balogh (3/2011) – 11/29
√ 7. Young Readers Day: Spell Bound by Rachel Hawkins (YA) – 11/24
√ 8. Shopping Reminder Day: A Fool's Gold Christmas Susan Mallery – 11/23
√ 9. Stay At Home Because You're Well Day: Demonglass by Rachel Hawkins (Karter) – 11/7
√ 10. Reader's Choice: At Last by Jill Shalvis – 11/25

Complete:

[Amy ~Lover of Books~]

All Done!!

5/5 Completed

1. “N" is for November: The Rise of Nine (11/29-5 stars)

5. Book Lover's Day: The Evolution of Mara Dyer (11/24-5 stars)

6. Forget Me Not Day: Until I Die (Marked To Read: 11/26/2010) (11/20-5 stars)

7. Young Reader's Day: Carnival of Souls (11/4-3 stars)

10. Reader's Choice: Enshadowed (11/2-5 stars)

[Susan]

9/10



1. “N" is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
The Nanny Who Saved Christmas - Michelle Douglas (HR #4356 - Dec 2012) 11/06/2012

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an November birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically.
RRRC November Birthday List
The Life of Riley - Lenora Worth (HS #1815 - Nov 2012) Happy Birthday Hina!

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Missouri. OR, Missouri is known for its farming industry (108,000 farms, the second-largest number in any state after Texas.) – so, read a book involving the farming industry, set on a farm/ranch, or about a cowboy.
Cold Creek Noel - RaeAnne Thayne (HSE #2228 - Dec 2012) (ranch) 11/17/2012

4. Plan Your Epitaph Day (November 1) Read a book where a character’s death plays a significant role in the story, even if that character does not. (Murder Mystery anyone?)
No Escape - Meredith Fletcher (HRS #1734 - Dec 2012) 11/06/2012

5. Book Lover’s Day (November 3): This is a holiday made for the members of this group! Read a book. Simple, straight forward – you love books so pick one that interests you!
After the Storm - Amy Knupp (HS #1813 - Nov 2012) 11/04/2012

6. Forget Me Not Day (November 10): Read a book that has been on your to-read list for a long time.
Head Over Heels - Susan Andersen (Avon - Jan 2002) 11/27/2012

7. Young Readers Day (November 13): Read a Young Adult book (it must be classified as YA on the GoodReads page)

8. Shopping Reminder Day (November 26): Naturally we are being reminded to do our Christmas shopping! To help you get into the spirit, read a book with a Christmas theme (perhaps you can pick one up while out shopping…)
The Rancher's Christmas Princess - Christine Rimmer (HSE #2229 - Dec 2012) 11/13/2012

9. Stay At Home Because You're Well Day (November 30): I LOVE this idea. What better way to spend a day at home, but curled up with a good book? Read a book that a friend has recommended to you. Tell us who recommended it (yes, it can come from the GoodReads Recommends List)
Suddenly You - Sarah Mayberry (HS #1812 - Nov 2012) recommended by Tina 11/11/2012

10. Reader's Choice:
The Perfect Hope - Nora Roberts (Berkley - Nov 2012) 11/22/2012


My reviews can be found here: www.susans2012books.blogspot.com/

[Danielle]

All Done!

Completed: 10 / 10

1. “N" is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'. - Nothing but Trouble by Cathy Quinn


2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an November birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. - City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare


3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Missouri. OR, Missouri is known for its farming industry (108,000 farms, the second-largest number in any state after Texas.) – so, read a book involving the farming industry, set on a farm/ranch, or about a cowboy. The Wild Mustang Man by Carol Grace


4. Plan Your Epitaph Day (November 1) Read a book where a character’s death plays a significant role in the story, even if that character does not. (Murder Mystery anyone?) The Next Best Thing by Kristin Higgins


5. Book Lover’s Day (November 3): This is a holiday made for the members of this group! Read a book. Simple, straight forward – you love books so pick one that interests you! - Still Falling by Bella Costa


6. Forget Me Not Day (November 10): Read a book that has been on your to-read list for a long time. - Hard Bitten by Chole Neill


7. Young Readers Day (November 13): Read a Young Adult book (it must be classified as YA on the GoodReads page) All Hallows' Moon by SM Reine


8. Shopping Reminder Day (November 26): Naturally we are being reminded to do our Christmas shopping! To help you get into the spirit, read a book with a Christmas theme (perhaps you can pick one up while out shopping…) Gift Wrapped for Christmas by Mona Ingram


9. Stay At Home Because You're Well Day (November 30): I LOVE this idea. What better way to spend a day at home, but curled up with a good book? Read a book that a friend has recommended to you. Tell us who recommended it (yes, it can come from the GoodReads Recommends List) The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead


10. Reader's Choice: The Engagement Game by A. Gardner

[Erin]

RRRC November 2012 Reading Challenge:

Read: 9/10

1. N for November: The Perfect Hope by Nora Roberts 11/9/12
2. Happy Birthday Erin!: A Hathaway Wedding by Lisa Kleypas 11/18/12
3. Geography - Missouri: Yours For Eternity by Alexandra Ivy 11/26/12
4. Plan Your Epitaph Day: Wolf Flight by Vivian Arend 11/4/12
5. Book Lovers Day: Talan's Treasure by Amber Kell 11/2/12
6. Forget Me Not Day: Change of Heart by Mary Calmes 11/2/12
7. Young Readers Day: The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan 11/9/12
8. Shopping Reminder Day: Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb
9. Stay At Home Because You're Well Day: The Woman Who Died A Lot by Jasper Fforde 11/28/12
10. Reader's Choice: Nothing To Do With Pride by Amber Kell 11/3/12

[Anna's Herding Cats]

Just made it :) 10/10 finished!

1. “N" is for November: A Practical Arrangement by Nadja Notariani 11/2
2. Happy Birthday Harper Bell!!:Northern Exposure by Jayne Rylon 11/26
3. Geography-Cowboy: Heart Of A Cowboy by Reeyce Smythe Wilder 11/30
4. Plan Your Epitaph Day: The Haunting of a Duke by Chasity Bowlin 11/12
5. Book Lover’s Day: One Night with a Hero by Laura Kaye 11/11
6. Forget Me Not Day: When Harry Met Molly by Kieran Kramer 11/22
7. Young Readers Day (YA book): Conjure by Lea Nolan 11/29
8. Shopping Reminder Day (Christmas): His Mistletoe Bride by Vanessa Kelly 11/7
9. Stay At Home Because You're Well Day: Rogue Rider by Larissa Ione 11/15
10. Reader's Choice: Ice Cold by Cherry Adair 11/9

[Sandra]

RRRC 2012 November Monthly Reading Challenge

10/10 Completed FINISHED 29/11/12

1. “N" is for November: Natural Evil 9/11/12 ★★★★
2. Happy Birthday Sandy!: Blameless 6/11/12 ★★★★★
3. Geography - Missouri: Taken by the Cowboy 29/11/12 ★★★★
4. Plan Your Epitaph Day (November 1) Secrets of the Demon 28/11/12 ★★★★★
5. Book Lover’s Day (November 3): Swan and the Bear 4/11/12 ★★★★
6. Forget Me Not Day (November 10): Master of Darkness 27/11/12 ★★★★
7. Young Readers Day (November 13): Hexbound 8/11/12 ★★★1/2
8. Shopping Reminder Day (November 26): Christmas Curse 17/11/12 ★★★★
9. Stay At Home Because You're Well Day (November 30): Joann - Kitty Steals the Show 8/11/12 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: In Too Deep 2/11/12 ★★★★★

[Sandra]

Hooray, MountainKat, Bookchaser, Shazzy, Tonya, Lynne, Amy, Danielle & Herding Cats!!!!!!!!

[Irina]

COMPLETE!!!

November Monthly Challenge

Read: 10 out of 10

✔1. “N" is for November:The Naked Duke by Sally MacKenzie ❤❤❤❤ 1/2 (19.11.12)

✔2. Happy Birthday Julie!: Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas❤❤❤❤❤ (22.11.12)

✔3. Geography: Wanted! by Vicki Lewis Thompson ❤❤❤ (29.11.12)

✔4. Plan Your Epitaph Day (November 1): Thirteen Reasons Why By Jay Asher ❤❤❤❤ (30.11.12)

✔ 5. Book Lover’s Day (November 3): The Art of Seducing A Naked Werewolf By Molly Harper ❤❤❤❤❤ (3.11.12)

✔6. Forget Me Not Day (November 10): On Dublin Street By Samantha Young ❤❤❤❤❤ (12.11.12)

✔7. Young Readers Day (November 13): The Boy Who Sneaks In My Bedroom Window by Kirsty Moseley ❤❤❤❤❤ (15.11.12)

✔8. Shopping Reminder Day (November 26): All I Want For Christmas By A Vampire By Kerrelyn Sparks ❤❤❤❤ (24.11.12)

✔9. Stay At Home Because You're Well Day (November 30): from the GR recommendation list -- Road signs by MJ Fredrerick ❤❤❤ (22.11.12)

✔10. Reader's Choice: The Secrets Of A Summer Night By Lisa Kleypas ❤❤❤❤❤ (9.11.12)

[Sandra]

Hooray, Irina!