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November 2013 Monthly Challenge - Participants thread
I would love to take part I will do 5/10 will post options shortly xxx
I'm in. I'll post my list later.
Tina "coffee and books" wrote: "Participants List:1. Tina "Coffee and books"
2. Nadine
3. Brandilyn
4. Susan A
5. Katie
6. Ora
7. Gea
8. Fran
9. Elizabeth
10. Maria
11. Ty
12. Laurie
13. Susan
14. Jo..."
15. Kim C.
5/5 Completed4. Sadie Hawkins Day: Fighting for Flight 11/24
5. Guy Fawke's Day: Escaping Reality 11/13
6. National Saxophone Day: Infinite Possibilities 11/15
7. International Tongue Twister Day: Three Broken Promises 11/7
10. Reader's Choice: A Blaze of Sun 11/5
My tentative list...2013 November Monthly Challenge
Duration: November 1 ~ November 30, 2013
0/10 Read
1. 'N' is for..: Elisabeth Naughton, Marked
2. Hi Suzanne!: Comanche Moon by Catherine Anderson
3. Geography~Montana: Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs
4. Sadie Hawkins Day: Graceling by Kristin Cashore
5. Guy Fawke's Day: Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley
6. Saxophone Day: TBA
7. Tongue Twister Day: Branded as Trouble by Lorelei James
8. Red Planet Day: The Duchess War by Courtney Milan
9. Happy Thanksgiving!: Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian
10. It's My Party!: Honor's Splendour by Julie Garwood
TBA
Nominate an Author for a year long buddy read for 2014!Here's the link to the thread - stop by and vote!
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
NOVEMBER0 of 10 Complete!
1. Starts with “N”: Love on the Buchanan Ranch by Elizabeth Nelson
2. Hello SUZANNE!: Lady Eve's Indiscretion by Grace Burrowes
3. Montana: Tiger Magic by Jennifer Ashley (Bear-shifter in story)
4. Sadie Hawkins Day: Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews (Mercenery)
5. Guy Fawke's Day: It's Always Been You Victoria Dahl (set in England)
6. Natl. Sax.: Lady Maggie's Secret Scandal by Grace Burrowes (pregnancy)
7. Tongue Twister Day: Saturday Night Special by Mari Carr (erotic romance)
8. Red Planet: The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley (Scientist)
9. Happy Thanksgiving: Thankless in Death by J.D. Robb (large family event)
10. Reader's Choice: Cloudy With A Chance Of Marriage by Kieran Kramer
To Read:
Complete:
Brandilyn convinced me to try this challenge this month. :-)November 2013 Monthly Challenge - Finished 11/19/13
Read: 10/10
I'm in. I'll start with 5.0/5 Read
N for November: Archangel's Legion by Nalini Singh
Hi Suzanne! Blood Bound by Rachel Vincent
Guy Fawkes Day: Duke of Midnight by Elizabeth Hoyt
Red Planet Day: Rumor Has It by Jill Shalvis (science teacher)
My Choice: TBD
I'm in for at least 3. RRRC November 2013 Monthly Challenge
11/1 ~ 11/30/13
3/4 read
1. 'N' is for November: Natural Law 11/8/13 4♥
4. Sadie Hawkins Day: River Marked 11/5/13 5♥
5. Guy Fawke's Day:
6. National Saxophone Day: Lean on Me 11/3/13 4♥
7. International Tongue Twister Day:
8. Red Planet Day:
9. Happy Thanksgiving:
10. Reader's Choice:Shock & Awe OR Knight
I'm in...not sure how many books this month...the holidays are upon me once again.....
Read: 0/51. 'N' is for November: Man-to-Man Coverage
2. Member of the Month: Kindred Hearts (2011)
6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th): Illumination
8. Red Planet Day (November 28): Bump in the Night
10. Reader's Choice:
Breann wrote: "Read: 0/52. Member of the Month: Kindred Hearts (2011)
"
Ooooh Breann I adored Kindred Hearts!!! Just finished it yesterday. So good!
3/3 Completed2. Member of the Month (Suzanne)/Published April 2011:
Playing for Keeps by R.L. Mathewson
Finished Nov 14. *****
8. Red Planet Day:
Seduction and Snacks by Tara Sivec
Finished Nov 11. *****!
10. Reader's Choice
Wallbanger by Alice Clayton
Finished Nov 5. ****
I'm in for 5 at least - list to come...
0/5 Completed1. 'N' is for November: Bound by Elisabeth Naughton
2. Member of the Month: On the Road by Jack Kerouac
3. Geography: Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts
9. Happy Thanksgiving: Blue Skies by Catherine Anderson
10. Reader's Choice: TBD
I'm in!5/5
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Finished:
Shelby wrote: "Breann wrote: "Read: 0/52. Member of the Month: Kindred Hearts (2011)
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Ooooh Breann I adored Kindred Hearts!!! Just finished it yesterday. So good!"
I know! I used it for category 1 in the SH ;)
Tina "coffee and books" wrote: "Participants List:1. Tina "Coffee and books"
2. Nadine
3. Brandilyn
4. Susan A
5. Katie
6. Ora
7. Gea
8. Fran
9. Elizabeth
10. Maria
11. Ty
12. Laurie
13. Susan
14. Jo..."
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RRRC November 2013 Challenge0/5 Completed
1. 'N' is for November: Nalini Singh - Archangel's Legion
2. Member of the Month: Suzanne: Dark Currents
3. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th): Broken Homes
4. Red Planet Day (November 28): Keeping Secret
5. Reader's Choice: Ghost Hunter
RRRC November 2013 Challenge10/10 Completed!!
✓ 1. 'N' is for November: Nelson, Elizabeth -Backstage Pass★★★☆☆
✓ 2. Member of the Month (Suzanne): Wild Man ★★★★☆
✓ 3. Geography: Undeniable 11/17★★★★★
✓ 4. Sadie Hawkins Day: Holding The Cards ★★★★☆
✓ 5. Guy Fawkes Day: Silver Fire 11/2★★★★☆
✓ 6. National Saxophone Day: Fifty Shades of Jungle Fever ★★★★☆
✓ 7. International Tongue Twister: Mystery Man 11/6★★★★☆
✓ 8. Red Planet Day: Seduction and Snacks ★★★★☆
✓ 9. Happy Thanksgiving Day: Come Away With Me ★★★★☆
✓ 10. Readers Choice:Try ★★★★☆
Hi Everyone!If you like the PIFM challenge, I think you will like this new challenge. Even if you've never tried the PIFM, you should stop by this thread and check out the new Meet and Greet Challenge!
Here's the link- Meet and Greet Challenge
Basically you choose books from other participants selected shelves for them to read over a 2 month time period. And they choose for you....but just from a specific shelf you have designated, no new recs. Stop by and check it out!
Fran wrote: "Hi Everyone!If you like the PIFM challenge, I think you will like this new challenge. Even if you've never tried the PIFM, you should stop by this thread and check out the new Meet and Greet Cha..."
Just signed up, Fran. This looks like a lot of fun.
Tina "coffee and books" wrote: "Fran wrote: "Hi Everyone!If you like the PIFM challenge, I think you will like this new challenge. Even if you've never tried the PIFM, you should stop by this thread and check out the new Meet ..."
So glad you signed up Tina!
I would love to join too! I'll get my list together in a day or two. I plan to do all 11. What is the bonus?Carrie
7/11
1. 'N' is for November: Night Owl
3. Geography: Big Sky Summer
7. International Tongue Twister Day: One Sweet Ride
Bonus: Fluke
Carrie wrote: "I would love to join too! I'll get my list together in a day or two. I plan to do all 10. What is the bonus?Carrie"
Hi Carrie,
Glad to have you. Sorry the bonus wasn't clearly marked. It is now.
BONUS:You can also read a book with a bear on the cover or part of the plot. Or read a book with a Fisherman. Or read a book where characters spend majority of their time outside or involved in some type of outdoor recreation.
Count me in!10/10 Done Yay!
1. November:
2. Suzanne (MOM):
3. Montana:
4. Sadie Hawkins:
5. Guy Fawke's:
6. Saxophone Day:
7. Tongue Twister:
8. Red Planet:
9. Thanksgiving:
10. My Choice:
Im in :)0/5 read
1)Love on the Buchanan Ranch by: Elizabeth Nelson
2)Revenge Sex by: Jasmine Haynes
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7) Renuion by: Eva Masters
8) Wild Justice by: Liz Fielding
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10) Big girls do it by: Jasinda Wilder
Tina "coffee and books" wrote: "Carrie wrote: "I would love to join too! I'll get my list together in a day or two. I plan to do all 10. What is the bonus?Carrie"
Hi Carrie,
Glad to have you. Sorry the bonus wasn't clearl..."
Thanks Tina! :)
Make sure to stop by the voting thread and nominate an author you would like to read for our 2014 Author Group Buddy Read!Here's the link to the thread -
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Carla wrote: "Do I still have time to join??"Absolutely! You can join this challenge any time!
Romance Readers Reading ChallengesNovember 2013 Monthly Challenge
Duration: 11/1/2013 - 11/30/2013
Progress: 5 out of 5 COMPLETED
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'.
Some Girls Bite, Chloe Neill, 11/22/13 ***
2. .Member of the Month: Suzanne- Suzanne has been a member of the RRRC since April 2011. Here is the link to Suzanne's shelves - HERE Please read a book published in 2011.
Fins Are Forever,Tera Lynn Childs, 11/16/13 ***
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Montana.
4. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3rd): This is the holiday where the girl asks the guy to the dance. Read a book where the heroine is the pursuer or has what is typically a "man's" job (fireman, construction worker, etc). Or one of the main characters is a dancer or goes to a dance.
5. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th): Guy Fawke's had his plot foiled when he tried to blow up British Parliament in 1605. Read the book is set in England or one of the characters are British.
Chelsea Wives, Anna-Lou Weatherley, 11/23/13 ***
6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th): Also known as the "baby making music" instrument. Read a book about music or a musician. OR where there is an unplanned pregnancy.
7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th): Read erotica or an erotic romance (tongue).
Reflected in You, Sylvia Day, 11/09/13 ***
8. Red Planet Day (November 28): Read a book where a character is a scientist or interested in planets. OR Read a book that is red or has red in the title.
9. Happy Thanksgiving (November 28th): Read a book where the characters have a large gathering of friends or family. Or where turkeys are a part of the plot. Or where the character has something big and obvious to be thankful for (having their life saved, something they've worked hard for or really needed to come through, etc.)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.The Night of Wishes, Michael Ende, 11/17/13 ***
RRRC Monthly ChallengeNovember 1-30
0/5
1. N = A Notorious Countess Confesses by Julie Anne Long
2. 2011 copyright: Only His by Susan Mallery
3. Montana setting: A Creed Country Christmas by Linda Lael Miller
4. Sadie Hawkins Day - ?
5. Book set in England: The Arrangement by Mary Balogh
6. Unplanned pregnancy - ?
7. SKIP
8. Red book:
by Suzanne Enoch9. Character has something to be thankful for - ?
10. Reader's Choice: Rescue Me by Rachel Gibson
Tina "coffee and books" wrote: "Participants List:1. Tina "Coffee and books"
2. Nadine
3. Brandilyn
4. Susan A
5. Katie
6. Ora
7. Gea
8. Fran
9. Elizabeth
10. Maria
11. Ty
12. Laurie
13. Susan
14. Jo..."
15. Jen
I am going for 10/101. 'N' is for November:
2. Member of the Month:
3. Geography (Montana):
4. Sadie Hawkins Day:
5. Guy Fawke's Day:
6. National Saxophone Day:
7. International Tongue Twister Day:
8. Red Planet Day:
9. Happy Thanksgiving:
10. Reader's Choice:
Today starts the challenge. Good luck, everyone and have fun! This challenge doesn't close til the end of November, so feel free to join in whenever.
November Monthly ChallengeCompleted: 0/10
1. 'N' is for November: Shade's Children by Garth Nix
2. Member of the Month: The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
3. Geography: Left to Die by Lisa Jackson
4. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3rd): Master of Desire by Kinley MacGregor
5. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th): Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley
6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th): Sarah's Child by Linda Howard
7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th): Blown Away by Sharon Sala
8. Red Planet Day (November 28): The Golden Barbarian by Iris Johansen
9. Happy Thanksgiving (November 28th): Born in Shame by Nora Roberts
10. Reader's Choice: Angel of Darkness by Cynthia Eden
1/101. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
2. .Member of the Month: Suzanne- Suzanne has been a member of the RRRC since April 2011. Here is the link to Suzanne's shelves - HERE Please read a book from any of Suzanne's shelves or a book published in 2011 or any year in the month of April.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Montana.
Fun & Crazy Facts about Montana:
★It is illegal to have a sheep in the cab of your truck without a chaperone.
★The official state animal of Montana is the Grizzly Bear.
★It is illegal for unmarried women to fish alone in Montana.
BONUS:You can also read a book with a bear on the cover or part of the plot. Or read a book with a Fisherman. Or read a book where characters spend majority of their time outside or involved in some type of outdoor recreation.
A Maverick Under the Mistletoe - Brenda Harlen (HSE #2293 - Nov 2013) - Nov 24. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3rd): This is the holiday where the girl asks the guy to the dance. Read a book where the heroine is the pursuer or has what is typically a "man's" job (fireman, construction worker, etc). Or is a dancer or goes to a dance.
5. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th): Guy Fawke's had his plot foiled when he tried to blow up British Parliament in 1605. Read a book where a character works with explosives or an explosion plays a major role in the plot line. OR the book is set in England or one of the characters are British.
6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th): Also known as the "baby making music" instrument. Read a book about music or a musician. OR where there is an unplanned pregnancy.
7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th): Read a book where a tornado is a part of the plot or the character is flexible or contortionist (twister). OR read erotica or an erotic romance (tongue).
8. Red Planet Day (November 28): Read a book where a character is a scientist or interested in planets. OR Read a book that is red or has red in the title.
9. Happy Thanksgiving (November 28th): Read a book where the characters have a large gathering of friends or family. Or where turkeys are a part of the plot. Or where the character has something big and obvious to be thankful for (having their life saved, something they've worked hard for or really needed to come through, etc.)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Hi Everyone!The Poll is posted and open.....please go vote for the 2014 Group Author Buddy Read!!
Here's the link to the poll-
2014 Group Author Buddy Read Poll
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'.2. .Member of the Month: Suzanne- Suzanne has been a member of the RRRC since April 2011. Here is the link to Suzanne's shelves - HERE Please read a book from any of Suzanne's shelves or a book published in 2011 or any year in the month of April.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Montana.
Fun & Crazy Facts about Montana:
★It is illegal to have a sheep in the cab of your truck without a chaperone.
★The official state animal of Montana is the Grizzly Bear.
★It is illegal for unmarried women to fish alone in Montana.
BONUS:You can also read a book with a bear on the cover or part of the plot. Or read a book with a Fisherman. Or read a book where characters spend majority of their time outside or involved in some type of outdoor recreation.
4. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3rd): This is the holiday where the girl asks the guy to the dance. Read a book where the heroine is the pursuer or has what is typically a "man's" job (fireman, construction worker, etc). Or is a dancer or goes to a dance.
5. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th): Guy Fawke's had his plot foiled when he tried to blow up British Parliament in 1605. Read a book where a character works with explosives or an explosion plays a major role in the plot line. OR the book is set in England or one of the characters are British.
6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th): Also known as the "baby making music" instrument. Read a book about music or a musician. OR where there is an unplanned pregnancy.
7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th): Read a book where a tornado is a part of the plot or the character is flexible or contortionist (twister). OR read erotica or an erotic romance (tongue).
8. Red Planet Day (November 28): Read a book where a character is a scientist or interested in planets. OR Read a book that is red or has red in the title.
9. Happy Thanksgiving (November 28th): Read a book where the characters have a large gathering of friends or family. Or where turkeys are a part of the plot. Or where the character has something big and obvious to be thankful for (having their life saved, something they've worked hard for or really needed to come through, etc.)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Until November Finished 11/3
Completed 1/10 10%1. 'N' is for November: New York to Dallas, j.d. robb
2. .Member of the Month: Suzanne- Second Grave on the Left, darynda jones
3. Geography: Walking in Fire, cathryn cade
Finished~11.03
5. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th): Sugar and Spite, g.a. mckevett (John Gibson, British)
6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th): Shameless, cheryl douglas
7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th): Fifty Shades of Grey, e.l. james
8. Red Planet Day (November 28): The Red Pyramid, rick riordan
9. Happy Thanksgiving (November 28th): Sympathy for the Devil, jerrilyn farmer
10. Reader's Choice: Chihuahua Confidential, waverly curtis
BONUS: bear on the cover/part of the plot
Winnie-the-Pooh, a.a. milne
2/101. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
2. .Member of the Month: Suzanne- Suzanne has been a member of the RRRC since April 2011. Here is the link to Suzanne's shelves - HERE Please read a book from any of Suzanne's shelves or a book published in 2011 or any year in the month of April.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Montana.
Fun & Crazy Facts about Montana:
★It is illegal to have a sheep in the cab of your truck without a chaperone.
★The official state animal of Montana is the Grizzly Bear.
★It is illegal for unmarried women to fish alone in Montana.
BONUS:You can also read a book with a bear on the cover or part of the plot. Or read a book with a Fisherman. Or read a book where characters spend majority of their time outside or involved in some type of outdoor recreation.
A Maverick Under the Mistletoe - Brenda Harlen (HSE #2293 - Nov 2013) - Nov 24. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3rd): This is the holiday where the girl asks the guy to the dance. Read a book where the heroine is the pursuer or has what is typically a "man's" job (fireman, construction worker, etc). Or is a dancer or goes to a dance.
5. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th): Guy Fawke's had his plot foiled when he tried to blow up British Parliament in 1605. Read a book where a character works with explosives or an explosion plays a major role in the plot line. OR the book is set in England or one of the characters are British.
Always a Temptress - Eileen Dreyer (Forever - Oct 2011) (England) - Nov 36. National Saxophone Day (November 6th): Also known as the "baby making music" instrument. Read a book about music or a musician. OR where there is an unplanned pregnancy.
7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th): Read a book where a tornado is a part of the plot or the character is flexible or contortionist (twister). OR read erotica or an erotic romance (tongue).
8. Red Planet Day (November 28): Read a book where a character is a scientist or interested in planets. OR Read a book that is red or has red in the title.
9. Happy Thanksgiving (November 28th): Read a book where the characters have a large gathering of friends or family. Or where turkeys are a part of the plot. Or where the character has something big and obvious to be thankful for (having their life saved, something they've worked hard for or really needed to come through, etc.)
10. Reader's Choice:
I'm in! Thanks for hosting Tina!2 Done
1. 'N' is for November: Nichols, Emma -Sin at Sea
2. Member of the Month:
3. Geography (Montana):
4. Sadie Hawkins Day: MCs dance together- Two Boys Kissing
5. Guy Fawke's Day: British character- Losing It 11/2 (4*)
6. National Saxophone Day: Aria
7. International Tongue Twister Day: tornado- Force of Nature
8. Red Planet Day:
9. Happy Thanksgiving: The Bird Day Battalion
10. Reader's Choice: If I Must 11/2 (3.5*)
I'm in. I'll start with 5.2/5 Read
N for November: Archangel's Legion by Nalini Singh
Hi Suzanne! Blood Bound by Rachel Vincent
Guy Fawkes Day:
Red Planet Day: Rumor Has It by Jill Shalvis (science teacher)
My Choice:
Unread:
Read:
November Reading Challenge
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1. 'N' is for November:
2. Member of the Month - Suzanne:
3. Geography - Montana:
4. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3rd):
5. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th): The Sum of All Kisses by Julia Quinn - 01/11/13
6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th):
7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th):
8. Red Planet Day (November 28):
9. Happy Thanksgiving (November 28th): Futures and Frosting by Tara Sivec - 04/11/13
10. Reader's Choice:
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1. 'N' is for November:
2. Member of the Month:
3. Geography:
4. Sadie Hawkins Day:
5. Guy Fawke's Day:
6. National Saxophone Day:
7. International Tongue Twister Day:
8. Red Planet Day:
9. Happy Thanksgiving:
10. Reader's Choice:
BONUS: