October 2013 Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread

[Hina]

Sassafrass wrote: "In for 10!

10/10 Completed!


1. 'O' is for October: Up All Night in Bliss by Sophie Oak done 10/25/13

2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Beauty Queens (2011) done 10/5/13

3. Geography: Cowbo..."

Congrats Sassafrass!!

[Hina]

Runell wrote: "Finished!

4/4

5. Fire Prevention Day: Hot Head 4 ★ [10/10/13]
6. Columbus Day: Dark Space 5 ★ [10/30/13]
9. Happy Halloween: Paul's Dream 5 ★ [10/8/13]
10. Reader's Choice: Who We Are 5 ★ [10/7/1..."

Congrats Runell!!

[Hina]

Sandra wrote: "RRRC October 2013 Challenge

3/3 Completed FINISHED 31/10/13


1. Idaho: Val Roberts - The Valmont Contingency 31/10/13 ★★★★★
2. Happy Halloween: Ritual Magic 7/10/13 ★★★★★
3. Choice: Deception Co..."

Congrats Sandra!!

[Stephanie]

October
Completed: 10/10 Finished

1. 'O' is for October: The folk of the fringe by Orson Scott Card 10/25/2013

2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Emma by Jane Austen 10/29/2013

3. Geography: Shaedes of Gray by Amanda Bonilla 10/17/2013

4. National Cookie Month: Summer Desserts by Nora Roberts 10/4/2013

5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Firestorm by Iris Johansen 10/7/2013

6. Columbus Day (October 14): Acorna: The Unicorn Girl by Anne McCaffrey 10/28/2013

7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Princess of the Midnight Ball by Jessica Day George 10/12/2013

8. National Nut Day (October 22): Against the Ropes by Sarah Castille 10/21/2013

9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Wicked Edge by Nina Bangs 10/6/2013

10. Reader's Choice: Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix 10/18/2013

[Hina]

Stephanie wrote: "October
Completed: 10/10 Finished

1. 'O' is for October: The folk of the fringe by Orson Scott Card 10/25/2013

2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Emma by Jane Austen 10/29/2013

3. Geography: Sh..."

Congrats Stephanie!!

[Julianna]

Update 10/31 - All Done and even managed an extra.:-)

5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Sheltering Hearts by Robyn Carr (10/10)★★★★

6. Columbus Day (October 14): Quiet by Susan Cain (10/26)★★★★★

9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Acheron by Sherrilyn Kenyon (10/15)★★★★★

10. Reader's Choice: Duke of Midnight by Elizabeth Hoyt (10/28)★★★★1/2

Completed 4/3

[Hina]

Julie (Mom2lnb) wrote: "Update 10/31 - All Done and even managed an extra.:-)

5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Sheltering Hearts by Robyn Carr (10/10)★★★★

6. Columbus Day (October 14): Quiet by Susan Cain (10/26)★★★★..."

Congrats Julie!

[Hina]

Carla wrote: "I did my best I will not be able to finish the other 4... Let's see if I can finish at least one more!

Books 6/10 Completed

1. 'O' is for October: Obsidian 10-24-13
2. Member of the Month – Carol..."

You can do it Carla!

[Monika]

Unfortunately I was very busy in job and finished only 6/10 books. I hope next month will be better :)

Thanks for this challenge

[Bookchaser]

2013 October Monthly Challenge

I'm finished!

10/10 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'.
Heart Fortune by Robin D. Owens 10/29/13
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.
Moonlight Warrior by Janet Chapman 10/31/13
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.
Body Check by Deirdre Martin 10/25/13
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

[Bookchaser]

Congratulations to Pam, Angie, Patty, Sassafrass, Runell, Sandra, Stephanie and Julie!!!

[Julianna]

Thanks, Hina and Bookchaser!:-)

[ɑƨħŵɑɡ ♥Team Magnus Damora FOREVER♥]

DONE WITH ALL 10

10/10

✔ 1. 'O' is for October: Taking Her There by Olivia Brynn / 10.10
✔ 2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Stones to Ashes by Cailin Gow [published in 2011] / 10.09
✔ 3. Geography (Set in Idaho): Tyler by Linda Lael Miller / 10.31
✔ 4. National Cookie Month: Futures and Frosting by Tara Sivec / 10.20
✔ 5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Taste the Heat by Rachel Harris / 10.10
✔ 6. Columbus Day (October 14): The Flirting Games by Stella Wilkinson / 10.18
✔ 7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Touched by Corrine Jackson [recs by my bestie] / 10.31
✔ 8. National Nut Day (October 22): Broken at Love by Layla Payne / 10.12
✔ 9. Happy Halloween (October 31): What Kills Me by Wynne Channing / 10.26
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Office Affair by Jess Dee / 10.14

[Shelby]

Woohoo! I did it! Finished it all up! Write under the wire!

10/10

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) ★★★

[Hina]

ɑƨħŵɑɡ wrote: "DONE WITH ALL 10

10/10

✔ 1. 'O' is for October: Taking Her There by Olivia Brynn / 10.10
✔ 2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Stones to Ashes by Cailin Gow [published in 2011] / 10.09
✔ 3. Geogra..."

Congrats ɑƨħŵɑɡ!

[Hina]

Shelby wrote: "Woohoo! I did it! Finished it all up! Write under the wire!

10/10

1. "O" for October - Rough Draft (10/16) ★★★★★
2. Member of the Month - Lair of the Jaguar God (10/6) ★★★★½
3. Geography Idaho..."

Congrats Shelby!!

[Hina]

Congratulations to everyone who finished!! I have updated message 2 and 3.

[Hina]

Some Interesting Facts:


★ We read about 489 books in this challenge in a month!
★ We had about 83 people sign up in October!
★ Some popular books read during the month were:

★ I hope you guys had fun with the challenge!!

[Hina]

Books Collage part 1

[Hina]

Books Collage part 2

[Valorie]

Wow, thanks for the extra info Hina!

[MountainKat, Moderator]

Pretty Hina!!

[Ann (Noumena12)]

*sigh* Only 9 out of 10 this month. So close...

9 of 10 Completed

Noumena12 Reads

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: 50 Ways to Hex Your Lover(Hex, #1) by Wisdom, Linda 10/13
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: Cowboy Justice (Catcher Creek, #2) by Melissa Cutler 10/12
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: Anything But Love (Cupcake Lovers, #3) by Ciotta, Beth 10/5
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): The Sugar Cookie Sweetheart Swap by Donna Kauffman 10/31
Read a book where character fights/investigates fire. OR where a fire plays major role in the plot line.

6. Columbus Day (October 14): Deadly Descent (Bagram Special Ops, #1) by Cross, Kaylea 10/20
Land, ho! Read a book/author you “discovered.” OR read the first book in a series.

7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Love and Lists (Chocoholics, #1) by Sivec, Tara 10/12
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): Christmas on 4th Street (Fools Gold #13.5) by Mallery, Susan 10/8
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): One Lucky Vampire (Argeneau, #19) by Sands, Lynsay 10/15
Boo! Read a book where the characters are in costumes OR read a paranormal romance (vampires, shifters, witches, etc).

10. Reader's Choice: Getting Rowdy (Love Undercover, #3) by Foster, Lori 10/12
Read any book of your choice.

[Sassafrass]

Wow, that's a lot of books for this month!

[AndaM]

Monthly Challenges > October 2013 Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread
October 2013 Monthly Challenges
9/10

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'.
Once Bitten (Haven #1) by Kalayna Price 10/13/13

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.
Claimed by the Highlander (Highlander Trilogy #2) by Julianne MacLean 10/06/13

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.
Dark Secret (Dark #15) by Christine Feehan 10/22/13

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.
The Firefighter's Secret Baby (Atlanta Heroes #4) by Anna DeStefano 10/15/13

6. Columbus Day (October 14): Land, ho! Read a book/author you “discovered.” OR read the first book in a series.
Hard to Hold (Hold Trilogy #1) by Stephanie Tyler 10/04/13

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.
Rock Chick Renegade (Rock Chick #4) by Kristen Ashley 10/01/13

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 Penalty Box (New York Blades #4) by Deirdre Martin 10/30/13

9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Boo! Read a book where the characters are in costumes OR read a paranormal romance (vampires, shifters, witches, etc).
Hunter's Heart (Alpha Pack #4) by J.D. Tyler 10/02/13

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Too Hot to Hold (Hold Trilogy #2) by Stephanie Tyler 10/05/13

[Lindy]

Didnt' do too well this time

1. 'O' is for October: Meadows, Daisy Olivia the Orchid Fairy
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.
http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/...

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


5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Kinkade, thomas A Christmas to Remember kitchen fire

6. Columbus Day (October 14): Roberts, Nora Happy Endings

7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Parker, Robert B. High Profile

9. Happy Halloween (October 31): McKissack, Patricia C Run Away Home Klu Klux Klan

10. Reader's Choice: Staub, Wendy Corsi Shadow Killers

[bamaace83]

Sorry for posting late! I had a busy end of the month at work. I finished 10/10. :)

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 in a Billion Beth Kerry 10-28-13

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.

Faithless Karin Slaughter 10-16-13


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.

A Cowboy's Duty Marin Thomas 10-14-13


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.

Delicious Susan Mallery 10-13-13


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.

The Firebrand Susan Wiggs 10-29-13


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

Sisters In Love Melissa Foster 10-26-13

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.

Her Sudden Groom Rose Gordon 10-06-13

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.

Play With Me Piper Shelly 10-18-13

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

Vampire Academy Richelle Mead 10-12-13

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

The Selection Kiera Cass 10-02-13

[Daffodil]

RRRC October Monthly Challenge
October 1-31, 2013

Completed: 5/5

1. 'O' is for October
Obisidian, Jennifer L Armentrout, 10-29-13

5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9)
Fifth Grave Past the Light, Darynda Jones, 10-14-13

6. Columbus Day (October 14)
Stamped Out, Terri Thayer, 10-11-13

7. Sweetest Day (October 19)
Belle, Cameron Dokey, 10-16-13

9. Happy Halloween (October 31)
Magic Rises, Ilona Andrews, 10-7-13