October 2013 Monthly Challenge - Suggestion Thread

[Hina]

This thread is for suggestions and questions for the various categories. The thread for the participants is located HERE.

October 2013 Monthly Challenges

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.

Happy Reading!!

[Hina]

Category 3: Geography - Idaho


Authors:
http://coeurdubois.blogspot.com/p/our...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category...

Setting:
Books Set In Idaho

Books set in Idaho:
Animal Magnetism by Jill Shalvis.
Animal Attraction by Jill Shalvis.
The Unlikely Wife by Debra Ullrick.
The Unexpected Bride by Debra Ullrick.
Baby Love by Catherine Anderson.
Groom Wanted by Debra Ullrick.
Rescue My Heart by Jill Shalvis.
Unleashing the Storm by Sydney Croft.
Frostbite by Richelle Mead.
Killer View by Ridley Pearson.
Killer Weekend by Ridley Pearson.
The Mage in Black by Jaye Wells.
Driving Mr. Dead by Molly Harper.
Truly Madly Yours by Rachel Gibson.

[Hina]

4. National Cookie Month:


Food On The Cover
Best Culinary Romance
Mysteries In Good Taste
Food On The Cover
Foodie Romance
Food Related Non-Fiction
Food Related Fiction

[Hina]

5. Fire Prevention Day


Flames of Passion: Hero & Heroine
Firefighter Books
Firefighters

[Hina]

7. Sweetest Day


Fairytale Clean Romances
Sweet Romances
Sweet Teen Romance
Best Sweet Romance Books
Clean Sweet Fairytales and Retelling
Sweet Romance Between Men
Clean Romance Books
Clean Romance Contemporary
Clean Heart Wrenching Tear Jerking All Around Romantic Books
Christian Historical Fiction Mainly Romance

[Hina]

8. National Nut Day


Sports Romances
Best Gay Athletes
Best Hockey Romance
Romance with hero/heroine are athletes
Must Reads In Sports & Romance
Sports Romance
Best Books About Being In Love With a Pro Athlete
Touchdown Romance And American Football
Baseball Romances
Car Racing Romance Books
Love on the Pitch: English Football/Soccer

[Hina]

9. Happy Halloween

Romance with Masquerades/Costume Balls
Best ADULT Urban Fantasy and Paranormal Romance
Best Paranormal Romance Series
Best Paranormal & Fantasy Romances
The Best Adult Vampire Romance Books

[Fran, Moderator]

Wow, Hina, thanks for all of the great lists and shelves!

[Fran, Moderator]

I found a few more Idaho settings -

Wild Thing
Call Me Wild

[Penney]

These lists have been incredibly helpful Hina, thanks!

[Hina]

Thanks Penney!

Thank you Fran for adding more books!

[Lynne]

Great lists Fran. Thanks!

[Fran, Moderator]

Lynne wrote: "Great lists Fran. Thanks!"

They are Hina's :)

And I agree, she did a great job!

[Lynne]

Sorry about that. Thanks Hina!!

[Hina]

Not a problem Lynne!

[Ethel]

I have a question. The fourth category needs "a book that has food, cooking, baking a big part of the plot." I read The Executive's Decision written by Bernadette Marie. In this book the heroine's mother had own a bakery, and heroine also made some deserts for the hero (her boss; she was a secretary). Also there was a couple of luncheons and lunches they attended together (organized by hero's mother). The dessert making wasn't a big part of the book, but it had somewhat important aspect. So, can I add that book in category 4?

[Hina]

Sorry Ethel. It has to be the main part of the plot and what you listed, I would think they are secondary details in the book, but its not holding the book together and doesn't seem like a major part of the plot.

[Ethel]

Okay. :)