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3/101. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
A Night Like This - Julia Quinn (Avon - June 2012) - Nov 42. .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:
2/5 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
4. Sadie Hawkins Day: True Confessions by Rachel Gibsons - 11/4/2013 - ****
9. Happy Thanksgiving: Blue Skies by Catherine Anderson - 11/2/2013 - ****
10. Reader's Choice: TBD
RRRC: November Monthly ChallengeDuration: November 1st - November 30th
3/5 Completed-Updated 11/5/13
1. "N":
2. 2011:
5. Guy Fawke's Day: The Sum of All Kisses
8. Red Planet Day:
10. Readers Choice: Curtsies & Conspiracies
RRRC Monthly ChallengeNovember 1-30
2/5
1. N = A Notorious Countess Confesses by Julie Anne Long
√ 2. 2011 copyright: Only His by Susan Mallery - 11.03
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 - 11.04
November 2013 Monthly Challenge:In for 10 - 1/10 complete
1. 'N' is for November: Naughty but Nice - Shalvis, Jill
2. Member of the Month: Catering to the Italian Playboy - Tumlin, Tamelia (Suzanne's shelves)
3. Geography: Crime Scene At Cardwell Ranch - Daniels, B.J. (Montana setting)
✔4. Sadie Hawkins Day: The Opportunist - Tarryn Fisher (heroine as pursuer) -- READ - 11.04 - 3.5*
5. Guy Fawke's Day: The Edge of Courage - Levine, Elaine (explosion as plot point)
6. National Saxophone Day: Tempt Me - Cunning, Olivia (musician)
7. Tongue Twister: How to Misbehave - Knox, Ruthie (tornado)
8. Red Planet Day: Dirty Red - Fisher, Tarryn (red in title)
9. Happy Thanksgiving: Redneck Romeo - James, Lorelei (large family)
10. Reader's Choice: Justice at Cardwell Ranch - Daniels, B.J.
Cardwell Ranch Trespasser - Daniels, B.J.
I haven't been on GR for a while. Hoping to get back into reading again. I'm in for 5.November 2013 Monthly Challenge
0/5 complete
1. 'N' is for November:
2. .Member of the Month:
3. Geography:
4. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3rd):
5. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th):
6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th):
7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th):
8. Red Planet Day (November 28):
9. Happy Thanksgiving (November 28th):
10. Reader's Choice:
I'm in again!1/10
1. 'N' is for November: Wait For Me by Elizabeth Naughten
2. Member of the Month: Tangled
3. Geography (Montana): Undeniable
4. Sadie Hawkins Day: Out of Line
5. Guy Fawke's Day: The Dark Light of Day
6. National Saxophone Day: Random Acts of Crazy
7. International Tongue Twister Day: Avoiding Commitment
9. Happy Thanksgiving: The Bird Day Battalion
10. Reader's Choice: Selling Scarlett
Read 2/61. 'N' is for November: Northanger Abbey
2. Member of the Month: Gone Girl
3. Geography - Montana:
6. National Saxophone Day:
8. Red Planet Day:
10. Reader's Choice:
Read
2013 November Monthly ChallengeDuration: November 1 ~ November 30, 2013
2/10 Read
1. 'N' is for..: Elisabeth Naughton, Marked
2. Hi Suzanne!:
3. Geography~Montana:
4. Sadie Hawkins Day: Graceling by Kristin Cashore
5. Guy Fawke's Day: Rock Chick by Kristen Ashley
6. Saxophone Day: Lean on Me by Cherise Sinclair
7. Tongue Twister Day: Branded as Trouble by Lorelei James
8. Red Planet Day: Dark Lover by J.R. Ward
9. Happy Thanksgiving!: Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian
10. It's My Party!: Bed, Breakfast and You by Maddie James
2013 November Monthly Challenge4 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 11/5 (5*)
5. Guy Fawke's Day: British character- Losing It 11/2 (4*)
6. National Saxophone Day: Aria 11/6 (3.5*)
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*)
You girls are really coming along! Way to go!
November Monthly Challenge1/10 Completed
1. 'N' is for November: ~ Dark Witch by Nora Roberts
2. .Member of the Month: Suzanne ~ Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks
3. Geography: ~ The Cowboy Imports a Bride by Cora Seton
4. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3rd): ~ Rock Chick Revolution by Kristen Ashley
5. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th): ~ Highland Master by Hannah Howell
6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th): ~ The Cowboy's Christmas Baby by Carolyn Brown
7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th): ~ Being Me by Lisa Renee Jones
8. Red Planet Day (November 28): ~ Delectable by Adrianne Lee
9. Happy Thanksgiving (November 28th): ~ Kissing Under The Mistletoe by Bella Andre
√ 10. Reader's Choice: ~ Jagged by Kristen Ashley 11/5 (4.5 Stars)
BONUS: ~ Accidental Cowgirl: A Loveswept Contemporary Romance by Maggie McGinnis
November Reading Challenge
3/10
1. 'N' is for November:
3. Geography - Montana:
4. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3rd):
6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th):
7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th):
8. Red Planet Day (November 28):
10. Reader's Choice:
I'm in for 3, maybe 5. Completed 5/5 - DONE!
4. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3rd):
5. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th):
7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th):
9. Happy Thanksgiving (November 28th):
10. Reader's Choice:
Crap, I forgot to post for this. I'm in for 10
November 2013 Monthly Challenge4/10 Completed
01. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
02. Member of the Month: Suzanne - Suzanne has been a member of the RRRC since April 2011. Please read a book from any of Suzanne's shelves or a book published in 2011 or any year in the month of April.
Suddenly You by Lisa Kleypas
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Montana.
Big Sky Wedding by Linda Lael Miller
04. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3): 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.
05. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5): 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.
06. National Saxophone Day (November 6): Also known as the "baby making music" instrument. Read a book about music or a musician. OR where there is an unplanned pregnancy.
A Seaside Christmas by Sherryl Woods
OR
Cold Night, Warm Stranger by Jill Gregory
07. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7): 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.
Fire Dancer by Ann Maxwell
08. 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.
The Fall of Shane MacKade by Nora Roberts
09. Happy Thanksgiving (November 28): 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 Proposal by Mary Balogh
OR
Reese's Bride by Kat Martin
OR
Then Came You by Lisa Kleypas
OR
Fireside by Susan Wiggs
BONUS: 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.
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.
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Count me in for 3 this month.0/3
2. Member of the Month: Fifty Shades of Grey - E.L. James
4. Sadie Hawkins Day: Two for the Dough - Janet Evanovich
10. Reader's Choice: 11th Hour - James Patterson
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.
Finished Nov. 3
Finished Nov. 7th
November Reading Challenge
4/10
1. 'N' is for November:
4. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3rd):
6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th):
7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th):
8. Red Planet Day (November 28):
10. Reader's Choice:
4/101. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
A Night Like This - Julia Quinn (Avon - June 2012) - Nov 42. .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.
The Newcomer - Robyn Carr (Mira - June 2013) (Coast Guard helo pilot) - Nov 75. 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 again!3/10 Completed
2. Member of the Month: Tangled
3. Geography (Montana): Undeniable
4. Sadie Hawkins Day: Out of Line
5. Guy Fawke's Day: The Dark Light of Day
6. National Saxophone Day: Random Acts of Crazy
7. International Tongue Twister Day: Avoiding Commitment
10. Reader's Choice: Selling Scarlett
RRRC November 2013 Challenge1/5 Completed
1. 'N' is for November: Nalini Singh - Archangel's Legion 7/11/13 ★★★★★
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
Susan wrote: "4/101. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
A Night Like This - Julia Quinn ..."Susan, you will love The Newcomer, or at least I did. That is such a great series! I can't read them fast enough.
November Challenge I set out to read 5 of the 10 and read some really good books. I may even try to go for all 10 :)
5 of 5 finished
1.Love on the Buchanan Ranch by: Elizabeth Nelson 11/6
2.Revenge Sexby: Jasmine Haynes 11/6
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7.Reunion: A Love Storyby: Eva Masters 11/3
8.A Possessive Billionaire by: Olivia Dean 11/6
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10.Big Girls Do It Wetterby: Jasinda Wilder 11/5
Done!10/10 Completed
1. 'N' is for November: NR Walker Elements of Retrofit finished 11/2 4*
2. Member of the Month: Shying Away finished 11/8 4*
3. Geography: A Bear in the Woods finished 11/2 3*
4. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3rd): Dance With Me finished 11/5 5*
5. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th): Nothing Serious finished 11/3 4*
6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th): Love Means... No Boundaries finished 11/5 4*
7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th): Saying I Do finished 11/1 3.5*
8. Red Planet Day (November 28): The Student Prince finished 11/3 4*
9. Happy Thanksgiving (November 28th): Safeword finished 11/8 5*
10. Reader's Choice: I Heard Him Exclaim finished 11/1 4*
Wow,that's awesome Brandilyn! You rock!
Brandilyn wrote: "Done!10/10 Completed"
Holy Cow!
I think you are always the first to finish these challenges...Congrats!!!!
RRRC Monthly ChallengeNovember 1-30
3/5
√ 1. N = A Notorious Countess Confesses by Julie Anne Long - 11.08
√ 2. 2011 copyright: Only His by Susan Mallery - 11.03
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 - 11.04
November 2013 Monthly Challenge:In for 10 - 2/10 complete
1. 'N' is for November: Naughty but Nice - Shalvis, Jill
✔2. Member of the Month: Catering to the Italian Playboy - Tumlin, Tamelia (Suzanne's shelves) -- READ - 11.07 - 3.5*
3. Geography: Crime Scene At Cardwell Ranch - Daniels, B.J. (Montana setting)
✔4. Sadie Hawkins Day: The Opportunist - Tarryn Fisher (heroine as pursuer) -- READ - 11.04 - 3.5*
5. Guy Fawke's Day: The Edge of Courage - Levine, Elaine (explosion as plot point)
6. National Saxophone Day: Tempt Me - Cunning, Olivia (musician)
7. Tongue Twister: How to Misbehave - Knox, Ruthie (tornado)
8. Red Planet Day: Dirty Red - Fisher, Tarryn (red in title)
9. Happy Thanksgiving: Redneck Romeo - James, Lorelei (large family)
10. Reader's Choice: Justice at Cardwell Ranch - Daniels, B.J.
Cardwell Ranch Trespasser - Daniels, B.J.
RRRC November 2013 Challenge:Read: 4/6
Member of Month - Suzanne: The House of Hades by Rick Riordan
4. Sadie Hawkins Day: Thankless in Death by J.D. Robb
5/101. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
A Night Like This - Julia Quinn (Avon - June 2012) - Nov 42. .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.
The Newcomer - Robyn Carr (Mira - June 2013) (Coast Guard helo pilot) - Nov 75. 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.
Star Trek: Ishmael - Barbara Hambly (Pocket - May 1985) (scientist/space traveler) - Nov 89. 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:
Tina "coffee and books" wrote: "Susan wrote: "4/10I did love The Newcomer! Haven't read anything bad by Robyn Carr.
RRRC November 2013 Challenge2/5 Completed
1. 'N' is for November: Nalini Singh - Archangel's Legion 7/11/13 ★★★★★
2. Member of the Month: Suzanne: Dark Currents
3. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th): Broken Homes 9/11/13 ★★★★
4. Red Planet Day (November 28): Keeping Secret
5. Reader's Choice: Ghost Hunter
3/5 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
4. Sadie Hawkins Day: True Confessions by Rachel Gibsons - 11/4/2013 - ****
9. Happy Thanksgiving: Blue Skies by Catherine Anderson - 11/2/2013 - ****
10. Reader's Choice: Zero at the Bone by Jane Seville - 11/7/2013 - ****
2013 November Monthly Challenge6 Done
1. 'N' is for November: Nichols, Emma -Sin at Sea
2. Member of the Month: Suzanne - Crazy On You by Rachel Gibson
3. Geography (Montana):
4. Sadie Hawkins Day: MCs dance together- Two Boys Kissing 11/5 (5*)
5. Guy Fawke's Day: British character- Losing It 11/2 (4*)
6. National Saxophone Day: Aria 11/6 (3.5*)
7. International Tongue Twister Day: tornado- Force of Nature 11/7 (3.5*)
8. Red Planet Day:
9. Happy Thanksgiving: The Bird Day Battalion 11/8 (3*)
10. Reader's Choice: If I Must 11/2 (3.5*)
1/51. 'N' is for November: - Twice Bitten – Chloe Neill
3. Geography: - Dane – Liliana Hart
5. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th): - How To Marry A Duke – Vicky Dreiling
7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th): - Try Me – Diane Alberts
10. Reader's Choice: Reconstructing Jackson – Holly Bush 11/9/13
November Reading Challenge
5/10
4. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3rd):
6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th):
7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th):
8. Red Planet Day (November 28):
10. Reader's Choice:
November Reading Challenge
6/10
4. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3rd):
6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th):
7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th):
10. Reader's Choice:
Duration: 11/1/13 - 11/30/132/8
1. 'N' is for November: Night of the Tiger
2. Member of the Month: Suzanne- Clockwork Angel
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5. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th): The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie
7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th): Devoured
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9. Happy Thanksgiving (November 28th):Virgin River
10. Reader's Choice: When Gods Die
6/101. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
A Night Like This - Julia Quinn (Avon - June 2012) - Nov 42. .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.
Lady Maggie's Secret Scandal - Grace Burrowes (Sourcebooks Casablanca - May 2012) - Nov 103. 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.
The Newcomer - Robyn Carr (Mira - June 2013) (Coast Guard helo pilot) - Nov 75. 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.
Star Trek: Ishmael - Barbara Hambly (Pocket - May 1985) (scientist/space traveler) - Nov 89. 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:
November Monthly Challenge4/10 Completed
√ 1. 'N' is for November: ~ Dark Witch by Nora Roberts 11/8 3.5 Stars
2. .Member of the Month: Suzanne ~ Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks
3. Geography: ~ The Cowboy Imports a Bride by Cora Seton
4. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3rd): ~ Rock Chick Revolution by Kristen Ashley
5. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th): ~ Highland Master by Hannah Howell
6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th): ~ The Cowboy's Christmas Baby by Carolyn Brown
√ 7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th): ~ Accidental Cowgirl: A Loveswept Contemporary Romance by Maggie McGinnis 11/9 4.5 Stars
√ 8. Red Planet Day (November 28): ~ Delectable by Adrianne Lee 11/9 (4 Stars)
9. Happy Thanksgiving (November 28th): ~ Kissing Under The Mistletoe by Bella Andre
√ 10. Reader's Choice: ~ Jagged by Kristen Ashley 11/5 (4.5 Stars)
BONUS: ~ Texas Two Step by Cynthia D'Alba
2013 November Monthly Challenge7 Done
1. 'N' is for November: Nichols, Emma -Sin at Sea
2. Member of the Month: Suzanne - Crazy On You by Rachel Gibson
3. Geography (Montana):
4. Sadie Hawkins Day: MCs dance together- Two Boys Kissing 11/5 (5*)
5. Guy Fawke's Day: British character- Losing It 11/2 (4*)
6. National Saxophone Day: Aria 11/6 (3.5*)
7. International Tongue Twister Day: tornado- Force of Nature 11/7 (3.5*)
8. Red Planet Day: Red Light 11/9 (3*)
9. Happy Thanksgiving: The Bird Day Battalion 11/8 (3*)
10. Reader's Choice: If I Must 11/2 (3.5*)
Read: 1/51. 'N' is for November: Man-to-Man Coverage
2. Member of the Month: Kindred Hearts (2011)
6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th): Illumination 11/7/13 ★★★☆☆
8. Red Planet Day (November 28): Bump in the Night
10. Reader's Choice:
Read: 2/51. 'N' is for November: Man-to-Man Coverage
2. Member of the Month: Kindred Hearts (2011)
6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th): Illumination 11/7/13 ★★★☆☆
8. Red Planet Day (November 28): Bump in the Night
10. Reader's Choice: Shock & Awe 11/9/13 ★★★★★
updated post #25
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
November 2013 Monthly Challenge:In for 10 - 3/10 complete
1. 'N' is for November: Naughty but Nice - Shalvis, Jill
✔2. Member of the Month: Catering to the Italian Playboy - Tumlin, Tamelia (Suzanne's shelves) -- READ - 11.07 - 3.5*
3. Geography: Crime Scene At Cardwell Ranch - Daniels, B.J. (Montana setting)
✔4. Sadie Hawkins Day: The Opportunist - Tarryn Fisher (heroine as pursuer) -- READ - 11.04 - 4*
5. Guy Fawke's Day: The Edge of Courage - Levine, Elaine (explosion as plot point)
6. National Saxophone Day: Tempt Me - Cunning, Olivia (musician)
7. Tongue Twister: How to Misbehave - Knox, Ruthie (tornado)
✔8. Red Planet Day: Dirty Red - Fisher, Tarryn (red in title) -- READ - 11.05 - 4*
9. Happy Thanksgiving: Redneck Romeo - James, Lorelei (large family)
10. Reader's Choice: Justice at Cardwell Ranch - Daniels, B.J.
Cardwell Ranch Trespasser - Daniels, B.J.
November Reading Challenge
7/10
6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th):
7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th):
10. Reader's Choice:
November 2013 Monthly Challenge6/10 Completed
01. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
02. Member of the Month: Suzanne - Suzanne has been a member of the RRRC since April 2011. Please read a book from any of Suzanne's shelves or a book published in 2011 or any year in the month of April.
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Montana.
Big Sky Wedding by Linda Lael Miller
04. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3): 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.
05. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5): 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.
06. National Saxophone Day (November 6): Also known as the "baby making music" instrument. Read a book about music or a musician. OR where there is an unplanned pregnancy.
A Seaside Christmas by Sherryl Woods
OR
Cold Night, Warm Stranger by Jill Gregory
07. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7): 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.
Fire Dancer by Ann Maxwell
08. 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.
09. Happy Thanksgiving (November 28): 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 Proposal by Mary Balogh
OR
Reese's Bride by Kat Martin
OR
Then Came You by Lisa Kleypas
OR
Fireside by Susan Wiggs
BONUS: 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.
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.
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Romance Readers Reading Challenges
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Duration: November 1st - November 30th
2/5 Completed-Updated 11/4/13
1. "N":
Dark Witch by Nora Roberts11/3/132. 2011:
A Dark Kiss of Rapture11/4/135. Guy Fawke's Day: The Sum of All Kisses
8. Red Planet Day: A Mackenzie Family Christmas: The Perfect Gift
10. Readers Choice: Curtsies & Conspiracies