October 2013 Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread

[Shan ~A~]

I'm in. 8 of 8
1. 'O' is for October: Once Upon a Winter's Eve(Spindle Cove #1.5) by Tessa Dare 10/20
3. Geography: Locked(The Alpha Group #1) by Maya Cross 10/29 Jewelry on cover
4. National Cookie Month: The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen 10/06
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Darkfever(Fever #1) by Karen Marie Moning 10/05 *reread*
7. Sweetest Day: Eternal Vows(Hideaway Wedding #2) by Rochelle Alers 10/01
8. National Nut Day (October 22): Marley in Chains by R.G. Alexander 10/18
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Dark Needs at Night's Edge(Immortals After Dark #5) by Kresley Cole 10/01
10.Reader's Choice: Watchers in the Night(The Guardians of the Night, #1) by Jenna Black 10/10

[Pam]

I'm in .....must post my books later.

[Gea]

RRRC: October Monthly Challenge
Duration: October 1st - October 31th
8/8 - DONE

✔2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Doctor's Delight by Angela Verdenius (3/10) *****
✔3. Geography - Idaho: Phantom Waltz by Catherine Anderson (20/10) *****
✔5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Seducing Simon by Maya Banks (1/10) ***
✔6. Columbus Day (October 14): Never Seduce a Scot by Maya Banks (2/10) *****
✔7. Sweetest Day (October 19): One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean (15/10) *****
✔8. National Nut Day (October 22): Hard and Fast by Erin McCarthy (24/10) ****
✔9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Fair Game by Patricia Briggs (9/10) *****
✔10. Reader's Choice: Love and Let Die by Lexi Blake (5/10) *****

[Asmaa]

RRRC OCTOBER MONTHLY CHALLENGE:
October 1st - 31st 2013

COMPLETED: 0/10

1. 'O' is for October: One for the Road (Forbidden Fantasies) - Crystal Green
2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Eleanor & Park - Rainbow Rowell
3. Geography (Set in Idaho): Deadline - Chris Crutcher
4. National Cookie Month: Just One Kiss - Isabel Sharpe
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Wildefire - Karsten Knight
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Sanctum - Sarah Fine
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Sins & Needles - Katrina Hall (recommended by my BFF Ashwaq)
8. National Nut Day (October 22):Catching Jordan - Miranda Kenneally
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Blood Promise - Richelle Mead (Vampires)
10. Reader's Choice: Second Chance Summer - Morgan Matson

[Elke]

I am in!!

RRRC OCTOBER MONTHLY CHALLENGE:
October 1st - 31st 2013

COMPLETED 0/5-Updated 9/24/13

1. "O" is for October: Tell Me Olivia Cunning
3. Geography: The Art of Racing in the Rain
6. Columbus Day: Reckless
9. Happy Halloween: Possession
10. Reader's Choice: Covet

[[deleted user]]

RRRC October 2013 Monthly Challenge

3/8 read

1. 'O' is for October: Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout
2. Member of the Month - Caroline: The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
3. Geography - Idaho: True Confessions by Rachel Gibson
4. National Cookie Month: Sweet Talk by Susan Mallery
6. Columbus Day: Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep 10/5 ★★
8. National Nut Day: It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
9. Happy Halloween: The Darkest Passion by Gena Showalter 10/15 ★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas 10/11 ★★★★★

[Kimberly]

I choose 5
0/5
1.
2.dating a cougar by Donna McDonald
3.
4.
5.
6. One night w/ you by Candace Schuler
7.finding pride by Jill Sanders
8. Drive me crazy by Marquita Valentine
9.The ghost and the grave yard

[Shelby]

If it's not to late I think I'm gonna throw my hat in the ring. It may be to much of a push, but I'm going to try for it all.

10/10 I AM DONE!!!

1. "O" for October - Rough Draft (10/16) ★★★★★
2. Member of the Month - Lair of the Jaguar God (10/6) ★★★★½
3. Geography Idaho - Blokes in Love (10/29) ★★★★½
4. National Cookie Month - Just Desserts (10/31) ★★★½
5. Fire Prevention Day - 911 (10/20) ★★★½
6. Columbus Day - Keeping Promise Rock (10/5) ★★★★★
7. Sweetest Day - The Lamb Who Cried Wolf (10/2) ★★★½
8. National Nut Day - Out of Position (10/21) ★★★★½
9. Halloween - Broken Bonds (10/19) ★★★★½
10. Reader's Choice - Butt Pirates in Space (10/4) ★★★

[☀Rachael☀]

October 2013 Monthly Challenges

1. 'O' is for October: Omens ---- Kelley Armstrong
2. Member of the Month – Feed ---- Mira Grant
3. Geography: Insurgent ---- Veronica Roth
4. National Cookie Month: My soul to steal ---- Rachel Vincent
5. Fire Prevention Day: Blood and Bullets ---- James R Tuck
6. Columbus Day: Blackbirds ---- Chuck Wending
7. Sweetest Day: Accidental Demon slayer ---- Angie Fox
8. National Nut Day: Rapture in death ---- J.D. Robb
9. Happy Halloween: Early to Death, Early to Rise ---- Kim Harrison
10. Reader's Choice: Romancing the Dead ---- Tate Hallaway

10/10

[Ora]

I will post as I go.
October 2013 Monthly Challenge 10/10 COMPLETED!

O is for October: One Lucky Vampire Lynsay Sands10/05
Member of the Month/book published in 2011: How the Marquess Was Won Julie Anne Long10/03
Geography Idaho (Outdoor Recreation: Ride with Me Ruthie Knox 10/20
National Cookie Month: Lush Lauren Dane 10/25
Fire Prevention Month The Fireman Who Loved Me Jennifer Bernard 10/19
Columbus Day: Unchained J. Lynn 10/11
Sweetest Day: The Unexpected Wedding Guest Aimee Carson 10/09
National Nut Day: Curveball V.K. Sykes 10/28
Happy Halloween: Must Love Fangs Jessica Sims10/06
Reader's Choice: Strange Case Lauren Stewart10/02

[ilovebakedgoods (Teresa)]

I'm in, and will post as I go!

October 2013 Monthly Challenge

1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.

2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Caroline has been a member of the RRRC since 2011. Here is the link to Caroline's Shelves Please read a book from any of Caroline's shelves or a book published in 2011.

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Idaho.

Facts about Idaho:
★Idaho is also known as the “Gem” State. Idaho produces 72 types of precious and semi-precious stones.
★Idaho is the No. 1 producer of Potatoes, Trout, Austrian Winter Peas and Lentils. -
★Shoshone Falls at 212 feet drops 52 feet further than Niagra Falls.

You can also read a book with jewelry on the cover or part of the plot. Or read a book with a farmer or rancher. Or read a book where characters spend majority of their time outside or involved in some type of outdoor recreation.

4. National Cookie Month: Enjoy the sweet flavor of cookies. Read a book with dessert on the cover (chocolate, cupcakes, cakes, etc). OR read a book that has food, cooking, baking a big part of the plot.

5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Read a book where character fights/investigates fire. OR where a fire plays major role in the plot line.

6. Columbus Day (October 14): Land, ho! Read a book/author you “discovered.” OR read the first book in a series.

7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Read a book that was recommended by your friend or a special someone. OR Read a sweet OR clean romance.

8. National Nut Day (October 22): Read a book where a character is focused on healthy eating and exercise. OR Read a book that is a sports romance.

9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Boo! Read a book where the characters are in costumes OR read a paranormal romance (vampires, shifters, witches, etc).

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.


You can choose 3, 5, 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, book availability and/or time commitment.

When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s.

Please repost your progress as it helps when updating.

[Hina]

Lorena wrote: ":D This is my birthday month so I have to play.

1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.

(I hope this works, the Charac..."


Happy Birthday in advance Lorena! But unfortunately for the first category....the book has to start with an O, or the author's name. Not the character's name. Sorry!

[Deedee]

October Monthly Challenge
10/1 ~ 10/31/13

4/10 Read


1. Starts with “O”: (Ore) Time's Child (2007) by Rebecca Ore (10/16/13)

2. Hello Caroline!:

3. Idaho: read a book with a farmer or rancher (the ones who weren’t ranchers still spent the majority of their time outside)
The Son (2013) by Philipp Meyer (10/08/13)

4. National Cookie Month:

5. Fire Prevention Day:

6. Columbus Day: Land, ho! Read the first book in a series.
Green (Green Universe #1) (2009) by Jay Lake (10/23/13)

7. Sweetest Day:

8. National Nut Day:

9. Happy Halloween:

10. Reader's Choice:
Wild Tales: A Rock & Roll Life (2013) by Graham Nash (10/07/13)

[Hina]

Wow. We have 52 participants!

[BJ Rose]

I'm in, and I'm thinking maybe for 5 - that might change after I search for books. Still trying to finish September's challenge...

[Angi]

I'm in but am going to start out going for 3 and hopefully moving up the ladder from there...

[LaurLa]

Another newbie here... I'm gonna give this a try! I'm an avid fast reader, so I'd normally say I could do all 10 reads, but I also thought I'd try the PIFM challenge and the Random Booklist Challenge. So I think for this one I will go for 5 this month. Picks coming soon...

1. 'O' is for October: On Ice- J.D Faver
2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Breaking the Rules (Harlequin Blaze) - Tawny Weber
3. Geography: Wild Thing - Robin Kaye
4. National Cookie Month: Kiss the Cook - Jacquie D'Alessandro
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Wild Heat - Bella Andre
6. Columbus Day (October 14): In the Thrill of the Night - Candace Hern
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Lucky Charm - Marie Astor
8. National Nut Day (October 22): No Words - R. N. Adams
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Just One of Those Flings - Candace Hern
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

[Hina]

Great to see so many new members participating. Welcome!

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

1. 'O' is for October: An O'Brien Family Christmas, sherryl woods

2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Killing Floor, lee child Finished: 10.15

3. Geography: You can also read a book with jewelry on the cover or part of the plot. The French Blue: A Novel of the 17th Century, richard w. wise

4. National Cookie Month: Cinnamon Roll Murder, joanne fluke Finished: 10.05

5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Playing With Fire, lee taylor

6. Columbus Day (October 14): Bitter Sweets, g.a mckevett Finished: 10.14

7. Sweetest Day (October 19): The Garden Intrigue, lauren willig

8. National Nut Day (October 22): The Perfect Play, jaci burton Finished: 10.10

9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Love Bites, lynsay sands Finished: 10.05

10. Reader's Choice: Murder Hooks a Mermaid, christy fifield Finished: 10.12

completed: 6/10 60%

[Sandra]

RRRC October 2013 Challenge

0/3 Completed


1. Idaho: Val Roberts - The Valmont Contingency
2. Happy Halloween: Ritual Magic
3. Choice: Deception Cove

[Valorie]

Count me in again!

0/10 Done

1. October: Organize Your Corpses by Mary Jane Maffini
2. MOM: Caroline: Grave Secret by Charlaine Harris
3. Idaho: Woman on the Run by Lisa Marie Rice
4. Cookie Month: Dim Sum Dead by Jerrilyn Farmer
5. Fire Prevention: Under Fire by Jo Davis
6. Columbus Day: Tempting the Best Man by J. Lynn
7. Sweetest Day: Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple
8. Nat'l Nut Day: Tempting the Player by J. Lynn
9. Halloween: Retribution by Sherrilyn Kenyon
10. My Choice: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Huh, I started planning for next month without signing up... I'm in for all ten! I will try to post as I go, but I am really not good at that - I usually just post when I'm done.

[Stephanie]

October
Completed: 0/10

1. 'O' is for October: The folk of the fringe by Orson Scott Card

2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Emma by Jane Austen

3. Geography: Shaedes of Gray by Amanda Bonilla

4. National Cookie Month: Summer Desserts by Nora Roberts

5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Firestorm by Iris Johansen

6. Columbus Day (October 14): Acorna: The Unicorn Girl by Anne McCaffrey

7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Princess of the Midnight Ball by Jessica Day George

8. National Nut Day (October 22): Against the Ropes by Sarah Castille

9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Wicked Edge by Nina Bangs

10. Reader's Choice: Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix

[TM]

RRRC October Monthly Challenge 2013
4/5

2. Member of the Month - Caroline:
How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper
Finished Oct 31. ***

3. Geography - Idaho
Animal Attraction by Jill Shalvis
Finished Oct 8. ****

5. Fire Prevention Day (Oct 9)
Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts
Finished Oct 12. *****!

8. National Nut Day (Oct 22)
Taking Shots by Toni Aleo This book was so bad I only made it 5% through. 1 Big fat star! I have replaced it with another hockey book.
Body Check by Deirdre Martin Another Failed-to-Finish. i made it 50% thru this book and decided not to waste my time on it anymore. Life's too short to finish books that i could care less about. lol
Failed-to-Finish both books. *

9. Happy Halloween (Oct 31)
Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
Finished Oct 16. **



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[BJ Rose]

I found books for 8 categories, but I'm just committing to 5 for now. I hope I'll be able to do more...

RRRC Monthly Challenge
October 1-31, 2013

0/5

1. O = On a Wild Night by Stephanie Laurens
2. Caroline's shelves: The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs
3. Jewelry on cover: The Devil's Necklace by Kat Martin
4. SKIP
5. The Great Chicago Fire: The Hostage by Susan Wiggs
6. New author I discovered: Bella Andre: The Look of Love
7. Sweet or clean romance: Highlander for the Holidays by Janet Chapman
8. SKIP
9. PNR: Leopard's Prey by Christine Feehan
10. Reader's Choice: TBD

[Mave]

2013 October Monthly Challenge
Duration: October 1 ~ October 31, 2013
3/5 Read

1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
The Mammy, Brendan O' Carroll, 10/15/13 ****
2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Caroline has been a member of the RRRC since 2011. Here is the link to Caroline's Shelves Please read a book from any of Caroline's shelves or a book published in 2011.

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Idaho.

Facts about Idaho:
★Idaho is also known as the “Gem” State. Idaho produces 72 types of precious and semi-precious stones.
★Idaho is the No. 1 producer of Potatoes, Trout, Austrian Winter Peas and Lentils. -
★Shoshone Falls at 212 feet drops 52 feet further than Niagra Falls.

You can also read a book with jewelry on the cover or part of the plot. Or read a book with a farmer or rancher. Or read a book where characters spend majority of their time outside or involved in some type of outdoor recreation.

4. National Cookie Month: Enjoy the sweet flavor of cookies. Read a book with dessert on the cover (chocolate, cupcakes, cakes, etc). OR read a book that has food, cooking, baking a big part of the plot.

5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Read a book where character fights/investigates fire. OR where a fire plays major role in the plot line.

6. Columbus Day (October 14):Read the first book in a series.
The Backup Plan, Sherryl Woods, 10/17/13 ****
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Read a book that was recommended by your friend or a special someone. OR Read a sweet OR clean romance.

8. National Nut Day (October 22): Read a book where a character is focused on healthy eating and exercise. OR Read a book that is a sports romance.

9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Boo! Read a book where the characters are in costumes OR read a paranormal romance (vampires, shifters, witches, etc).

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.A Wild Affair, Gemma Townley, 10/19/13 ****

[Hina]

MountainKat wrote: "Huh, I started planning for next month without signing up... I'm in for all ten! I will try to post as I go, but I am really not good at that - I usually just post when I'm done."

LOL....if you look at the participant's list, my name doesn't show up either. Nor did I sign up either.

[Hina]

About 8 hours of so to October 1st from my central time zone! :)

[Julianna]

I'm in for three this time. I'll post as I go.

[bamaace83]

I'm going for all 10 this month. :)

[Patricia]

I'm in for 3
0/3

6. Columbus Day (October 14):Bound By Night Larissa Ione

9. Happy Halloween (October 31): How to Drive a Dragon Crazy G.A Aiken

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Tempt the Stars Karen Chance

[Erin]

I'm in for 3 this month.

[ɑƨħŵɑɡ ♥Team Magnus Damora FOREVER♥]

In for 10 again

1. 'O' is for October: Dress Rehearsal by Jennifer O'Connell
2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Stones to Ashes by Cailin Gow [published in 2011]
3. Geography (Set in Idaho): Tyler by Linda Lael Miller
4. National Cookie Month: Futures and Frosting by Tara Sivec
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): TBD
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Sweet Shadows by Tera Lynne Childs
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Touched by Corrine Jackson [recs by my bestie]
8. National Nut Day (October 22): Broken at Love by Layla Payne [sports romance]
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): What Kills Me by Wynne Channing [PNR Romance]
10. Reader's Choice: Elegy by Amanda Hocking

[Angela]

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
October 1 – 31, 2013 Done!

O is for October: On the Edge, Kallysten OCT 13
Published in 2011: Driving Mr Dead, Molly Harper OCT 10
Idaho (Outdoorsy): Fair Game, Patricia Briggs OCT 2
Cookies (Food Obsessed): Three to Get Deadly, Janet Evanovich OCT 15
Fire Prevention (Main Fire): Must Love Hellhounds, Various Authors OCT 4
Columbus: (1st in Series): Greywalker, Kat Richards OCT 7
Sweetest (Clean Romance): Eternity Cure, Julie Kagawa OCT 17
Nut (Sporty): Men of the Otherworld, Kelley Armstrong OCT 11
Halloween (Set During October 31st): Poltergeist, Kat Richards OCT 12
Reader's Choice: Angels’ Flight, Nalini Singh OCT 3


Extras:
Angels’ Judgement, Nalini Singh OCT 3
Angel’s Wolf, Nalini Singh OCT 3
Angels’ Pawn, Nalini Singh OCT 3
Angels’ Dance, Nalini Singh OCT 3
The Britlingens Go To Hell, Charlaine Harris OCT 4
Magic Mourns, Ilona Andrews OCT 4
Dirty Copy, Kyle Adams OCT 5
Bacon, Charlaine Harris OCT 5
Party Favors, Aubrey Watt OCT 5
The Professor and the Stranger, Reilly Bane OCT 5
Strange Brew, Various Authors OCT 5
Your Favorite Girl, Steph Sweeney OCT 6
Indecent Proposal, Eden Myles OCT 8
Sweet Candy, Kris Kollins OCT 8
Lucie’s Two Step-Brothers, Janika Snow OCT 9
Eat a Bug Cookbook, David G Gordon OCT 14

[Katharina]

0/3

3. Idaho author Fit to Be Tied Robin Lee Hatcher

6. Columbus A Vote of Confidence Robin Lee Hatcher

7. Sweetest Day A Matter of Character Robin Lee Hatcher

[Megan]

DONE!!
10/10 (10/13/13)

1. 'O' is for October: Obsession by Jennifer L. Armentrout (10/5/13)
2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs (10/5/13)
3. Geography: Knight's Mistress by C.C. Gibbs (10/9/13)
4. National Cookie Month: Simply Irresistible by Rachel Gibson (10/6/13)
5. Fire Prevention Day: Wild Heat by Bella Andre (10/6/13)
6. Columbus Day: The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater (10/11/13)
7. Sweetest Day: Princess of Glass by Jessica Day George (10/12/13)
8. National Nut Day: The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton (10/3/13)
9. Happy Halloween: MacRieve by Kresley Cole (10/12/13)
10. Reader's Choice: Changeless by Gail Carriger (10/13/12)

[Brandilyn]

My spot

1/10 Complete

1. 'O' is for October: Owen, Chris Natural Disaster
2. Member of the Month (2011): Kindred Hearts
3. Geography: Good to Know
4. National Cookie Month: Brand New Flavor
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): With Caution
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Strength of the Pack
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): The Sky Is Dead finished 10/1 4.5*
8. National Nut Day (October 22): A Better Place
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): With Abandon
10. Reader's Choice: TBD

[Hina]

Gea and Brandilyn already have completed 1 book from their list. YAY!!

[Katie]

1/10 read


1. O is for October - Owens, JC: Dominion of the Eth
2. Member of the Month: Caroline - The Subtle Build of Perfection
3. Geography - The Jewels of Bangkok
4. National Cookie Month - The Chocolatier
5. Fire Prevention Day - The Charlie Factor
6. Columbus Day - Slave Auction
7. Sweetest Day - A Vampire Christmas
8. National Nut Day - Tigerland
9. Happy Halloween - Snared
10. Reader's Choice - Deep in the Count - 10/1

[Ann (Noumena12)]

Looking forward to another month!

[Brandilyn]

My spot

2/10 Complete

1. 'O' is for October: Owen, Chris Natural Disaster
2. Member of the Month (2011): Kindred Hearts finished 10/2 3*
3. Geography: Good to Know
4. National Cookie Month: Brand New Flavor
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): With Caution
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Strength of the Pack
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): The Sky Is Dead finished 10/1 4.5*
8. National Nut Day (October 22): A Better Place
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): With Abandon
10. Reader's Choice: TBD

[Suzanne]

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
October 2013 Monthly Challenge
Duration: 10/1/2013 - 10/31/2013

Progress: 10 out 10

1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O':
One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean - ***** - 10/26/2013

2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Caroline has been a member of the RRRC since 2011. Here is the link to Caroline's Shelves. Please read a book from any of Caroline's shelves or a book published in 2011:
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg - ***** - 10/31/2013

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Idaho.

Facts about Idaho:
★Idaho is also known as the “Gem” State. Idaho produces 72 types of precious and semi-precious stones.
★Idaho is the No. 1 producer of Potatoes, Trout, Austrian Winter Peas and Lentils. -
★Shoshone Falls at 212 feet drops 52 feet further than Niagra Falls.

You can also read a book with jewelry on the cover or part of the plot. Or read a book with a farmer or rancher. Or read a book where characters spend majority of their time outside or involved in some type of outdoor recreation.
Uncharted by Tracey Garvis-Graves - ***** - 10/2/2013

4. National Cookie Month: Enjoy the sweet flavor of cookies. Read a book with dessert on the cover (chocolate, cupcakes, cakes, etc). OR read a book that has food, cooking, baking a big part of the plot: Worked as a waitress:
Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America by Barbara Ehrenreich - ***** - 10/15/2013

5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Read a book where character fights/investigates fire. OR where a fire plays major role in the plot line:
Face the Fire by Nora Roberts - *** - 10/8/2013

6. Columbus Day (October 14): Land, ho! Read a book/author you “discovered.” OR read the first book in a series:
Rush by Maya Banks - *** - 10/3/2013

7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Read a book that was recommended by your friend or a special someone. OR Read a sweet OR clean romance:
Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur - *** - 10/11/2013

8. National Nut Day (October 22): Read a book where a character is focused on healthy eating and exercise. OR Read a book that is a sports romance:
The Coolest Race on Earth: Mud, Madmen, Glaciers, and Grannies at the Antarctica Marathon by John Hanc - ***** - 10/24/2013

9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Boo! Read a book where the characters are in costumes OR read a paranormal romance (vampires, shifters, witches, etc):
Wonder by R.J. Palacio - *** - 10/1/2013

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice:
Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda Jones - ***** - 10/6/2013

[Monika]

Read 2/10

1) "O" is for October
Jennifer L. Armentrout - Obsidian

2) A Book Published in 2011
Kendare Blake - Anna Dressed in Blood

3) Geography - Idaho
Catherine Anderson - Blue Skies

4) National Cookie Month
Sarah Addison Allen - Garden Spells
Read 10/2, 4,5*
5) Fire Prevention Day
Nora Roberts - Chasing Fire

6) Columbus Day
John Flanagan - The Outcast (Brotherband Chronicles 1)

7) Sweetest Day
Julie Kagawa - The Iron King

8) National Nut Day
Susan Elizabeth Phillips - Natural Born Charm

9) Happy Halloween
J.R.Ward - Lover at Last

10) Reader´s Choice
Jojo Moyes - Me Bofore You
Read 10/1, 5*

[Brandilyn]

My spot

3/10 Complete

1. 'O' is for October: Owen, Chris Natural Disaster
2. Member of the Month (2011): Kindred Hearts finished 10/2 3*
3. Geography: Good to Know finished 10/2 3*
4. National Cookie Month: Brand New Flavor
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): With Caution
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Strength of the Pack
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): The Sky Is Dead finished 10/1 4.5*
8. National Nut Day (October 22): A Better Place
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): With Abandon
10. Reader's Choice: TBD

[Brandilyn]

My spot

4/10 Complete

1. 'O' is for October: Owen, Chris Natural Disaster
2. Member of the Month (2011): Kindred Hearts finished 10/2 3*
3. Geography: Good to Know finished 10/2 3*
4. National Cookie Month: Brand New Flavor
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): With Caution
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Strength of the Pack
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): The Sky Is Dead finished 10/1 4.5*
8. National Nut Day (October 22): A Better Place
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): With Abandon
10. Reader's Choice: The Road from Maryville finished 10/2 3*

[Ethel]

RRRC Monthly Reading Challenge - October

2/10 read

[1.10.] 2. Member of the Month – Caroline: The Executive's Decision by Bernadette Marie
[2.10.] 9. Happy Halloween (October 31):Crave by J.R. Ward

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1. 'O' is for October: Odalisque by Annabel Joseph
or
Once and Always by Judith McNaught

-

3. Geography: Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione

4. National Cookie Month:

5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Empire of Ivory by Naomi Novik

6. Columbus Day (October 14): Wait for You by J. Lynn
or
The Perfect Rake by Anne Gracie

7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Slammed by Colleen Hoover
or
A Blood Seduction by Pamela Palmer

8. National Nut Day (October 22): Taking a Shot by Jaci Burton
or
Line of Scrimmage by Marie Force

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10. Reader's Choice:

[Brandilyn]

My spot

5/10 Complete

1. 'O' is for October: Owen, Chris Natural Disaster
2. Member of the Month (2011): Kindred Hearts finished 10/2 3*
3. Geography: Good to Know finished 10/2 3*
4. National Cookie Month: Brand New Flavor
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): With Caution finished 10/3 4*
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Strength of the Pack
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): The Sky Is Dead finished 10/1 4.5*
8. National Nut Day (October 22): A Better Place
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): With Abandon
10. Reader's Choice: The Road from Maryville finished 10/2 3*

[Bookchaser]

2013 October Monthly Challenge

1/10 Completed

01. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
An Outlaw's Christmas by Linda Lael Miller
OR
Heart Fortune by Robin D. Owens
02. Member of the Month ~ Caroline: Caroline has been a member of the RRRC since 2011. Please read a book from any of Caroline's shelves or a book published in 2011.
Captured by the Highlander by Julianne MacLean
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Idaho.
Facts about Idaho:
★Idaho is also known as the “Gem” State. Idaho produces 72 types of precious and semi-precious stones.
★Idaho is the No. 1 producer of Potatoes, Trout, Austrian Winter Peas and Lentils. -
★Shoshone Falls at 212 feet drops 52 feet further than Niagra Falls.
You can also read a book with jewelry on the cover or part of the plot. Or read a book with a farmer or rancher. Or read a book where characters spend majority of their time outside or involved in some type of outdoor recreation.
The Surrender of Miss Fairbourne by Madeline Hunter (jewelry)
OR
The Autumn Bride by Anne Gracie (jewelry)
OR
The Ranch Solution by Juliana Morris (rancher)
OR
A Baby by Chance by Cathy Gillen Thacker (rancher)
04. National Cookie Month: Enjoy the sweet flavor of cookies. Read a book with dessert on the cover (chocolate, cupcakes, cakes, etc). OR read a book that has food, cooking, baking a big part of the plot.
Can't Stand The Heat by Louisa Edwards
OR
Sweet Baklava by Debby Mayne
05. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Read a book where character fights/investigates fire. OR where a fire plays major role in the plot line.
Always On My Mind by Jill Shalvis
OR
Under Fire by Jo Davis
06. Columbus Day (October 14): Land, ho! Read a book/author you “discovered.” OR read the first book in a series.
The Mighty Quinns: Conor by Kate Hoffmann 10/03/13
07. Sweetest Day (October 19): Read a book that was recommended by your friend or a special someone. OR Read a sweet OR clean romance.
Slightly Tempted by Mary Balogh
OR
Moonlight Warrior by Janet Chapman
08. National Nut Day (October 22): Read a book where a character is focused on healthy eating and exercise. OR Read a book that is a sports romance.
Line of Scrimmage by Marie Force
OR
Body Check by Deirdre Martin
09. Happy Halloween (October 31): Boo! Read a book where the characters are in costumes OR read a paranormal romance (vampires, shifters, witches, etc).
Touched by Light by Catherine Spangler
OR
Leopard's Prey by Christine Feehan
OR
Tiger Magic by Jennifer Ashley
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Proposal by Mary Balogh
OR
No One But You by Leigh Greenwood
OR
The Lost Duke of Wyndham by Julia Quinn
OR
Rose by Leigh Greenwood



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[Fran, Moderator]

I'm in - love the categories Hina!

Romance Readers October Monthly Challenge
Duration: October 1/13 - October 31/13

Not sure yet how many I will do... 2/? completed

1. 'O' is for October: Obsession
2. Member of the Month – Caroline: 2011-Muscling Through
3. Geography:Jewelry on cover and water skiing outdoors- Jonesin' For Action
4. National Cookie Month: Baker-The Proposition
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9):female firefighter-Everything Bared
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Craving Constellations
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Recommended by my friend
Sassy-Friday Afternoon 10/1 (5*)
8. National Nut Day (October 22): Football player- Play With Me 10/2 (5*)

9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Read a book where the characters are in costumes OR read a paranormal romance (vampires, shifters, witches, etc).

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

[Hina]

Brandilyn wrote: "My spot

5/10 Complete

1. 'O' is for October: Owen, Chris Natural Disaster
2. Member of the Month (2011): Kindred Hearts finished 10/2 3*
3. Geography: Good to Know finished 10/2 3*
4. National C..."

Wow Brandilyn, you are already halfway done! I just finished my first book yesterday. LOL....darn school its cutting into my reading time.