October 2013 Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread

[Hina]

Catherine wrote: "@ Hina..not to be a picky person..(and I missed this challenge anyway:(doing to many others!) you have Columbus Day listed as 14 Oct....well..it's actually 12 Oct..regardless of the fact that they ..."

Lol! Catherine thanks for pointing it out. Yes I did know that its actually 10/12, but I went with the day that is observed which is the second Monday of October. :) You can still join the challenge, and back track your books for this month and see if they fit the categories. There is still 13 days left!

[Hina]

Laurla wrote: "October 2013 Monthly Challenge:
In for 5 - 6/5 complete

1. 'O' is for October: On Ice- J.D Faver -- 10.3 - Done - 3.5*
2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Breaking the Rules (Harlequin Blaze) - Taw..."

You are so close to finishing all of them Laurla!!

[Hina]

Angie (Mind Malfunction) wrote: "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,..."

Congrats Angie and for all the extras too!! You can probably repeat the challenge again with the extra books :)

[Angela]

Thanks Hina! I couldn't help myself with all the extras...it felt like wasting books by not adding them. :)

[BJ Rose]

I finished my 5 so early that I might just try for more!


RRRC Monthly Challenge
October 1-31, 2013

5/5

√ 1. O = On a Wild Night by Stephanie Laurens - 10.10
2. Caroline's shelves: The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs
√ 3. Jewelry on cover: The Handmaiden's Necklace by Kat Martin - 10.16
4. SKIP
5. The Great Chicago Fire: The Hostage by Susan Wiggs
√ 6. New author I discovered: Bella Andre: The Look of Love - 10.03
√ 7. Sweet or clean romance: Highlander for the Holidays by Janet Chapman - 10.05
8. SKIP
9. PNR: Leopard's Prey by Christine Feehan
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Much Ado About Rogues by Kasey Michaels - 10.08

[LaurLa]

October 2013 Monthly Challenge:
In for 5 - 8/5 complete

1. 'O' is for October: On Ice- J.D Faver -- 10.3 - Done - 3.5*
2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Breaking the Rules (Harlequin Blaze) - Tawny Weber -- 10.16 - Done - 3*
3. Geography: Wild Thing - Robin Kaye -- 10.4 - Done - 4*
4. National Cookie Month: Kiss the Cook - Jacquie D'Alessandro
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Wild Heat - Bella Andre -- 10.4 - Done - 4*
6. Columbus Day (October 14): In the Thrill of the Night - Candace Hern -- 10.11 - Done - 4*
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Lucky Charm - Marie Astor -- 10.8 - Done - 2.5*
8. National Nut Day (October 22): No Words - R. N. Adams -- 10.17 - Done - 3*
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Just One of Those Flings - Candace Hern -- 10.10 - Done - 4.5*
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

[LaurLa]

Hina wrote: "You are so close to finishing all of them Laurla!! "

I just may have to do that ;-)
Thanks for the encouragement!

[LaurLa]

Katie wrote: "10/10 read - Done!"

Woohoo!!! Way to go!

[Elke]

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

COMPLETED 4/5-Updated 10/19/13

1. "O" is for October: Tell Me Olivia Cunning10/10/13
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): A Reliable Wife
6. Columbus Day: Consequences 10/15/13
9. Happy Halloween: Possession 10/4/13
10. Reader's Choice: Duke of Midnight 10/19/13

[Jojo]

October 2013 Monthly Challenge

5/10

1. 'O' is for October: Offside by Juliana Stone - 07/10/13
2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Her Last Letter by Nancy C Johnson
3. Geography - Idaho: Right Here Waiting by Tarra Young
4. National Cookie Month: Beauty and the Feast by Julia Rachel Barrett - 11/10/13
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Backdraft by Cher Carson
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Message Received by Rosemarie Naramore
8. National Nut Day (October 22): Bluegrass Undercover by Kathleen Brooks - 06/10/13
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): The Mating by Nicky Charles - 10/10/13
10. Reader's Choice: The Watcher by Jo Robertson - 08/10/13

[Barbara ★]

READ: 3/8

✔1. 'O' is for October: Once Upon a Tower - Eloisa James 10/8
✔2. Member of the Month: Highlander's Curse - Melissa Mayhue (pub 2011) 10/16
3. Geography-setting in Idaho: A Hoe Lot of Trouble - Heather Webber (garden landscaper)
4. National Cookie Month: SKIP
5. Fire Prevention Day: Firewalker - Allyson James
6. Columbus Day: Such Wicked Intent - Kenneth Oppel
7. Sweetest Day: The Terror - Dan Simmons (recommended by my father)
8. National Nut Day: SKIP
9. Happy Halloween: Temptation Rising - A.C. Arthur (shifter)
✔10. Reader's Choice: Eternally Yours - Cate Tiernan 1018

[Valorie]

Three cheers for the finishers so far!

10/10 Done Yay!

1. October: Organize Your Corpses by Mary Jane Maffini 10/17 ★★★
2. MOM: Caroline: Grave Secret by Charlaine Harris 10/2 ★★★★
3. Idaho: Woman on the Run by Lisa Marie Rice 10/14 ★★★★
4. Cookie Month: Dim Sum Dead by Jerrilyn Farmer 10/13 ★★★★
5. Fire Prevention: Under Fire by Jo Davis 10/19 ★★★★
6. Columbus Day: Tempting the Best Man by J. Lynn 10/4 ★★★★
7. Sweetest Day: Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple 10/8 ★★★
8. Nat'l Nut Day: Tempting the Player by J. Lynn 10/10 ★★★★
9. Halloween: Retribution by Sherrilyn Kenyon 10/12 ★★★★★
10. My Choice: Ruthless Game by Christine Feehan 10/6 ★★★★★

[Hina]

Valorie wrote: "Three cheers for the finishers so far!

10/10 Done Yay!

1. October: Organize Your Corpses by Mary Jane Maffini 10/17 ★★★
2. MOM: Caroline: Grave Secret by Charlaine Harris 10/2 ★★★★
3. Idaho: Woma..."

Congrats Valorie!!

[Mary Ann]

Finished my first Monthly Challenge!!
10/10 Completed!

1. O is for October – Arden, Mari; One: 10/02
2. Member of the Month: Caroline – Steele, Danielle; Accident10/19
3. Geography- Dafoe, Sierra; The Boys Back Home (set in Idaho): 10/12
4. National Cookie Month – Matthewson, R.L.; Playing for Keeps (list-Foodie Romances):10/11
5. Fire Prevention Day – Shay, Kathryn; In Too Deep (FREE on Amazon!): 10/9
6. Columbus Day- Bromberg, K.; Driven (First in Series)>10/14
7. Sweetest Day – Moore, Leigh Talbert; The Truth About Letting Go10/15
8. National Nut Day – Kenneally, Miranda; Catching Jordan10/17
9. Happy Halloween – Redmerski, J.A.; The Mayfair Moon: 10-06
10. Reader's Choice – Desrochers, Lisa; A Little Too Far: 10/8

[Shannon]

I am in for 6

1. O is for October: Chasing Bliss FINISHED 10/20/13

2. Member of the Month Caroline: Promise Canyon FINISHED 10/1/13

3. Geography: Canyon Shadows FINISHED 10/15/13

4. National Cookie Month: SKIPPED

5. Fire Prevention Day October 9: Hot for Fireman FINISHED 10/8/13

6. Columbus Day October 14: SKIPPED

7. Sweetest Day October 19: Making Chase
FINISHED 10/10/13

8. National Nut Day October 22: SKIPPED

9. Happy Halloween October 31: SKIPPED

10. Readers Choice: The Sweetest Thing FINISHED 10/2/13

[Hina]

Mary Ann wrote: "Finished my first Monthly Challenge!!
10/10 Completed!

1. O is for October – Arden, Mari; One: 10/02
2. Member of the Month: Caroline – Steele, Danielle; Accident10/19
3. Geography- Dafoe, Sierra;..."

Congrats Mary Ann!

[Hina]

Shannon wrote: "I am in for 6

1. O is for October: Chasing Bliss FINISHED 10/20/13

2. Member of the Month Caroline: Promise Canyon FINISHED 10/1/13

3. Geography: Canyon Shadows FINISHED 10/15/13

4. ..."

Congrats Shannon!

[Hina]

Carla wrote: "Hope and no to late!

Books 0/10

1. 'O' is for October: Obsidian
2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Goodnight Beautiful
3. Geography: Beloved Outcast
4. National Cookie Month: Seduction and Snacks..."

There is still plenty of time Carla!

[NayNay]

Finished my challenge...happy reading!

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'.
Puritan Bride by Anne O'Brien 10/09/13 ***

2. Member of the Month – Caroline:
Triangles by Ellen Hopkins 10/03/13 ***** (published 2011)

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Idaho.
ALSO: 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.
Cleopatra: A Life by Stacy Schiff 10/01/13 *** (Jewelry)

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.
The Way to a Man's Heart by Mary Ellis 10/02/13 *****

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.
Never Too Hot by Bella Andre 10/11/13 ****

6. Columbus Day (October 14): Read a book/author you “discovered.” OR read the first book in a series.
Essence by A.L. Waddington 10/05/13 *** (first in 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.
Elizabeth and Leicester: The Truth about the Virgin Queen and the Man She Loved by Sarah Gristwood 10/05/13 **** (sister recommended)

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.
Instant Attraction by Jill Shalvis 10/20/13 **** (sport romance)

9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Read a book where the characters are in costumes OR read a paranormal romance (vampires, shifters, witches, etc).
The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen 10/04/13 ***

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Spain for the Sovereigns by Jean Plaidy 10/02/13 ****

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Wow, I get here to list my completed challenge, and discover I never signed up to start! Oh, well, I finished anyway! :D

2013 October Monthly Challenge
10/10 Completed!

✔1. 'O' is for October: The Other Side of Us 10/17/13
✔2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Envy 10/15/13
✔3. Geography: Royal's Bride 10/13/13
✔4. National Cookie Month: Ravenous 10/20/13
✔5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Always On My Mind 10/13/13
✔6. Columbus Day (October 14): Tempting the Best Man 10/2/13
✔7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Shadowfever 10/5/13
✔8. National Nut Day (October 22): Tempting the Player 10/16/13
✔9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Bloodlines 10/2/13
✔10. Reader's Choice: The Untamed Mackenzie 10/7/13

Read:


Congrats to all the finishers!

[Jojo]

October 2013 Monthly Challenge

6/10

1. 'O' is for October: Offside by Juliana Stone - 07/10/13
2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Her Last Letter by Nancy C Johnson
3. Geography - Idaho: Right Here Waiting by Tarra Young
4. National Cookie Month: Beauty and the Feast by Julia Rachel Barrett - 11/10/13
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Backdraft by Cher Carson
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh - 20/10/13
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Message Received by Rosemarie Naramore
8. National Nut Day (October 22): Bluegrass Undercover by Kathleen Brooks - 06/10/13
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): The Mating by Nicky Charles - 10/10/13
10. Reader's Choice: The Watcher by Jo Robertson - 08/10/13

[LaurLa]

October 2013 Monthly Challenge:
In for 5 - 9/5 complete

1. 'O' is for October: On Ice- J.D Faver -- 10.3 - Done - 3.5*
2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Breaking the Rules (Harlequin Blaze) - Tawny Weber -- 10.16 - Done - 3*
3. Geography: Wild Thing - Robin Kaye -- 10.4 - Done - 4*
4. National Cookie Month: Kiss the Cook - Jacquie D'Alessandro -- 10.20 - 4*
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Wild Heat - Bella Andre -- 10.4 - Done - 4*
6. Columbus Day (October 14): In the Thrill of the Night - Candace Hern -- 10.11 - Done - 4*
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Lucky Charm - Marie Astor -- 10.8 - Done - 2.5*
8. National Nut Day (October 22): No Words - R. N. Adams -- 10.17 - Done - 3*
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Just One of Those Flings - Candace Hern -- 10.10 - Done - 4.5*
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

[Fran, Moderator]

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

Not sure yet how many I will do... 8/? completed

1. 'O' is for October:
2. Member of the Month – Caroline: 2011-Muscling Through 10/3 (5*)
3. Geography:Jewelry on cover and water skiing outdoors- Jonesin' For Action 10/3 (4*)
4. National Cookie Month: Chef and tater tot addict- Eat Play Lust 10/4 (4*)
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9):female firefighter-Everything Bared
6. Columbus Day (October 14): A Little Too Far 10/14 (3.5*)
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):Halloween party with costumes in story -Wait for You 10/17

10. Reader's Choice: Bloodlines 10/20 (4*)

[Hina]

~KarenH~ wrote: "Wow, I get here to list my completed challenge, and discover I never signed up to start! Oh, well, I finished anyway! :D

2013 October Monthly Challenge
10/10 Completed!

✔1. 'O' is for October: T..."

Congrats Karen!!

[Hina]

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

Not sure yet how many I will do... 8/? completed

1. 'O' is for October:
2. Member of the Month – Caroline: 2011-M..."

Fran you are close enough to finish all of them :)

[UnusualChild{beppy}]

i'm in for all 10.
READ: 9/10



1) starts with "o": Once Bitten, Twice Shy 10/16 3*
2) hello, caroline!: Soulless 10/13 4*
3) idaho: Wild Thing
4) cookie month: The Chocolate Thief 10/15 3*
5) fire prevention: Under Fire 10/5 3*
6) columbus day: Exclusively Yours 10/5 4*
7) sweetest day: Edenbrooke 10/20 5*
8) national nut day: Micah Rush 10/21 1*
9) hallowe'en: The Beast in Him 10/19 3*
10) reader's choice: Mrs. Drew Plays Her Hand 10/12 5*

1 more to go!

[Isha]

RRRC - Monthly Challenges
~ October 2013 Monthly Challenges ~

Duration: October 1 to October 31, 2013

Read: 8/10

1. 'O' is for October: Ours To Love by Shayla Black - 06/10 ★★★
3. Geography: Mate Claimed by Jennifer Ashley - 31/10 ★★★
4. National Cookie Month: The Marriage Merger by Jennifer Probst - 08/10 ★★★
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Seven Nights in a Rogue's Bed by Anna Campbell - 29/10 ★★★★
7. Sweetest Day: Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr - 05/10 ★★★★
8. National Nut Day: Corralled by Lorelei James - 03/10 ★★
9. Happy Halloween: Into the Lair by Maya Banks - 16/10 ★★
10. Reader's Choice: All He Ever Needed by Shannon Stacey - 01/10 ★★★

[Susan A]

RRRC October 2013 Monthly Challenges
10/1 ~ 10/31/13
10/10 READ Complete Oct 21

1. O is for October: Olivia Duncan Craig Redemption Oct 2 ★★★★
2. Member of the month: Caroline (2011):Natural Instincts Oct 1 ★★★★
3. Idaho: jewelry Black Hurricane Oct 6 ★★★★
4. National Cookie Month: Half-Baked Promises Oct 1 ★★★
5. Fire Prevention Day: Burn Oct 15 ★★★★
6. Columbus Day: Sunset Oct 20 ★★★★★
7. Sweetest Day: Whiskey and Wry Oct 4 ★★★
8. National Nut Day Love, Hypothetically Oct 4 ★★★
9. Halloween: Catch a Ghost Oct 21 ★★★★★
10. Choice: Ethan in Gold Oct 18 ★★★

[Bookchaser]

2013 October Monthly Challenge

7/10 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 10/10/13
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 Niagara 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.
A Baby by Chance by Cathy Gillen Thacker 10/11/13 (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 10/17/13
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.
The Mighty Quinns: Dylan by Kate Hoffmann 10/22/13
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).
Leopard's Prey by Christine Feehan 10/07/13
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Suddenly You by Sarah Mayberry 10/04/13


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[Hina]

Susan A wrote: "RRRC October 2013 Monthly Challenges
10/1 ~ 10/31/13
10/10 READ Complete Oct 21

1. O is for October: Olivia Duncan Craig Redemption Oct 2 ★★★★
2. Member of the month: Caroline (2011):Natural ..."

Congrats Susan!

[LaurLa]

Susan A wrote: "RRRC October 2013 Monthly Challenges
10/1 ~ 10/31/13
10/10 READ Complete Oct 21

1. O is for October: Olivia Duncan Craig Redemption Oct 2 ★★★★
2. Member of the month: Caroline (2011):Natural ..."

woohoo!!

[LaurLa]

October 2013 Monthly Challenge:
In for 5 - 10/5 complete *happy dance*

1. 'O' is for October: On Ice- J.D Faver -- 10.3 - Done - 3.5*
2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Breaking the Rules (Harlequin Blaze) - Tawny Weber -- 10.16 - Done - 3*
3. Geography: Wild Thing - Robin Kaye -- 10.4 - Done - 4*
4. National Cookie Month: Kiss the Cook - Jacquie D'Alessandro -- 10.20 - 4*
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Wild Heat - Bella Andre -- 10.4 - Done - 4*
6. Columbus Day (October 14): In the Thrill of the Night - Candace Hern -- 10.11 - Done - 4*
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Lucky Charm - Marie Astor -- 10.8 - Done - 2.5*
8. National Nut Day (October 22): No Words - R. N. Adams -- 10.17 - Done - 3*
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Just One of Those Flings - Candace Hern -- 10.10 - Done - 4.5*
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice: Run the Risk - Lori Foster -- 10.21 - Done - 5*

[Hina]

Laurla wrote: "October 2013 Monthly Challenge:
In for 5 - 10/5 complete *happy dance*

1. 'O' is for October: On Ice- J.D Faver -- 10.3 - Done - 3.5*
2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Breaking the Rules (Harlequ..."

Congrats Laurla!!

[Tina Theresa]

October 2013 Monthly Challenges
8/8 DONE

1. 'O' is for October: Orphan Train 10/11
Insatiable by Opal Carew. DNF
2. Member of the Month – Book Thief 10/7
3. Geography: The Summoning 10/22
Bared to youDNF
4. National Cookie Month:
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Trial by Fire 10/14
6. Columbus Day (October 14): The Mane Event 10/9
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): Simon Says 10/4
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): The Wonderful Wizard of Oz 10/1
10. Reader's Choice: Under Fire 10/15

[Penney]

2013 October Monthly Challenge
Duration: October 1 ~ October 31, 2013
10/10 Read ~ All Done!!!

1. 'O' is for..: Ellen O'Connell, Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold 10/2 ✯✯
2. Hi Caroline!: A Place to Call Home by Deborah Smith 10/16 ✯✯✯✯½
3. Land of Potatoes: Rescue My Heart by Jill Shalvis 10/7 ✯✯✯
4. COOKIES!!!: A Little Harmless Pleasure by Melissa Schroeder 10/22 ✯✯✯
5. Fire Fighters...Yum: Realm of Fire by Leanore Elliott 10/8 ✯
6. Pleasant Discoveries: My Sweet Folly by Laura Kinsale 9/9 ✯✯✯✯
7. Sweet Advice: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss 10/6 ✯✯✯✯
8. Health Nuts: Chasing Perfect by Susan Mallery 10/19 ✯✯✯
9. Boo!: Betrayed: A Cyn & Raphael Novella by D.B. Reynolds 10/3 ✯✯✯½
10. Thanks Jessica!: Blood Brothers by Nora Roberts 10/13 ✯✯✯½

[Elke]

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

***Finished!!

COMPLETED 5/5-Updated 10/23/13

1. "O" is for October: Tell Me Olivia Cunning10/10/13
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): A Reliable Wife 10/23/13
6. Columbus Day: Consequences 10/15/13
9. Happy Halloween: Possession 10/4/13
10. Reader's Choice: Duke of Midnight 10/19/13

[Hina]

Penney wrote: "2013 October Monthly Challenge
Duration: October 1 ~ October 31, 2013
10/10 Read ~ All Done!!!

1. 'O' is for..: Ellen O'Connell, Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold 10/2 ✯✯
2. Hi Caroline!: A Place to ..."

Congrats Penney!

[Hina]

Elke wrote: "RRRC OCTOBER MONTHLY CHALLENGE:
October 1st - 31st 2013

***Finished!!

COMPLETED 5/5-Updated 10/23/13

1. "O" is for October: Tell Me Olivia Cunning10/10/13
7. Sweetest Day (October 19):
A Rel..."

Congrats Elke!

[Hina]

Tina Theresa wrote: "October 2013 Monthly Challenges
8/8 DONE

1. 'O' is for October:
Orphan Train
10/11
Insatiable by Opal Carew. DNF
2. Member of the Month –
Book Thief
10/7
3. Geography:
The Summoning
..."

Congrats Tina!

[Jojo]

October 2013 Monthly Challenge

7/10

1. 'O' is for October: Offside by Juliana Stone - 07/10/13
2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Her Last Letter by Nancy C Johnson
3. Geography - Idaho: Right Here Waiting by Tarra Young - 22/10/13
4. National Cookie Month: Beauty and the Feast by Julia Rachel Barrett - 11/10/13
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Backdraft by Cher Carson
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh - 20/10/13
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Message Received by Rosemarie Naramore
8. National Nut Day (October 22): Bluegrass Undercover by Kathleen Brooks - 06/10/13
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): The Mating by Nicky Charles - 10/10/13
10. Reader's Choice: The Watcher by Jo Robertson - 08/10/13

[Elke]

Thanks Hina!!

Congrats to all who finished!

[Nadine Bookaholic]

finished 10/10

see post 24

my challenge shelf

[Hina]

Nadine wrote: "finished 10/10

see post 24

my challenge shelf"

Congrats Nadine!!

[Nadine Bookaholic]

Hina wrote: "Congrats Nadine!!"

Thank you Hina

Congrats to all that have finished

[KarenF]

Congrats to all the finishers!

6/8 Read

O for October: Obsidian by Jennifer Armentrout 10/22/13
Hello Caroline! The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks
Idaho: Instant Attraction by Jill Shalvis 10/10/13
National Cookie Month: Red Velvet Revenge by Jenn McKinlay 10/16/13
Fire Prevention Day: The Hostage by Susan Wiggs (set during the Great Chicago Fire)
Columbus Day: Duchess in Love by Eloisa James (first in series) 10/4/13
Happy Halloween: Alpha Instinct by Katie Reus 10/14/13
My Choice: First Lord's Fury by Jim Butcher 10/8/13



Unread:

Read:

[~Melissa~]

RRRC October 2013 Monthly Challenges
10/1 ~ 10/31/13
6/6 read


1. 'O' is for October: Own the Wind 10/14/13 5♥

4. National Cookie Month: A Catered Halloween 10/23/13 2♥

6. Columbus Day (October 14): Hell on Wheels 10/6/13 4♥

7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Read a book that was recommended by your friend >>Ezi ~ Coming Home 10/19/13 3.5♥

9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Silver Borne 10/7/13 5♥

10. Reader's Choice: Heart of Obsidian 10/5/13 5♥

[Hina]

Congrats Melissa!!

[~Melissa~]

Hina wrote: "Congrats Melissa!!"

Thanks Hina!!

[Laurie]

October Monthly Challenge

1. O is for October: Ordeal by Innocence by Agatha Christie (10/4)

2. published in 2011: The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through the Madness IndustryForever|17622927] by Jon Ronson (10/18)

3. set in Idaho: I'm In No Mood For Love by Rachel Gibson (10/7)

4. food/cooking major part of plotline: If You Can't Stand the Heat by Robin Allen (10/12)

5. fire: Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble by H.P. Mallory (10/16)

6. 'discovered author': Love Overdue by Pamela Morsi (10/3)

7. recommened book (by sister): The Obituary Writer by Ann Hood (10/18)

8. sports romance: Nothing But Trouble by Rachel Gibson(10/2)

9. paranormal romance: The Night Is by [author:Heather Graham (10/16)

10. choice: Murder in Port Aux Basques by Richard C. Thuss (10/22)

10/10 - done

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Congrats Laurie!