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I think that's all I'm gonna have time for this month. Good luck everyone!Read: 6/6 Finished!
2013 November Monthly ChallengeDuration: November 1 ~ November 30, 2013
10/10 Read ~ All Done!!
1. 'N' is for..:
2. Hi Suzanne!:
3. Geography~Montana:
4. Sadie Hawkins Day:
5. Guy Fawke's Day:
6. Saxophone Day:
7. Tongue Twister Day:
8. Red Planet Day:
9. Happy Thanksgiving!:
10. It's My Party!:
I'm in again!9/10 Completed
7. International Tongue Twister Day: Avoiding Commitment
Finished! Hooray! Congrats to all the finishers so far!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:
Shannon wrote: "Done!7/7
1. N is for November: Nauti Temptress FINISHED 11/19/13
2. Member of the Month: Suzanne: Harvest Moon FINISHED 11/12/13
3. Geography: SKIPPED
4. Sa..."
Congrats, Shannon! Way to go!
Sonja wrote: "Done! https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...Sonja wrote: "November 2013 Monthly Challenge
- Finished 1..."
Congratulations, Sonja! Great job!
Susan A wrote: " READ 10/10 COMPLETE1. 'N' is for November: NR Walker Blind Faith Nov 9 ★★★★
2. Member of the Month: Suzanne - The Auspicious Troubles of Chance Nov 6 ★★★★
3. G..."
Way to go, Susan A! Awesome!
Sandra wrote: "RRRC November 2013 Challenge5/5 Completed FINISHED 20/11/13
1. 'N' is for November: Nalini Singh - Archangel's Legion 7/11/13 ★★★★★
2. Member of the Month: Suza..."
Great job, Sandra! Woop-woop!
BJ Rose wrote: "Got my 5, but might get one more done…RRRC Monthly Challenge
November 1-30
5/5
√ 1. N = A Notorious Countess Confesses by Julie Anne Long - 11.08
√ 2. 2011 copyright: [book:Onl..."
Yay, BJ Rose! Finished with a week to spare!
Erin wrote: "I think that's all I'm gonna have time for this month. Good luck everyone!Read: 6/6 Finished!
3. Geography - Montana: Love is a Whirlwind by M.D. Grimm 11/20/13
4. Sadie Hawkin..."
Woo-hoo, Erin! Good for you!
Penney wrote: "2013 November Monthly ChallengeDuration: November 1 ~ November 30, 2013
10/10 Read ~ All Done!!
1. 'N' is for..: Elisabeth Naughton, Marked 11/19 ✯✯✯
2. Hi Suza..."
Finished, Penney! Awesome job!
Valorie wrote: "Finished! Hooray! Congrats to all the finishers so far!10/10 Done Yay!
1. November: No Nest for the Wicket by Donna Andrews 11/15 ★★★★★
2. Suzanne (MOM): Wild Man b..."
You rock, Valorie! Great job!
November Monthly Challenge8/10 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 11/17 (4.5 Stars)
√3. Geography: ~ The Cowboy Imports a Bride by Cora Seton 11/13 4 Stars
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 11/22 (3.5 Stars)
√ 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 11/11 (4 Stars)
2013 November Monthly Challenge10/10 All Done!
1. 'N' is for November:N.R. Walker, Sixty Five Hours 11/22 (4*)
2. Member of the Month: Suzanne - Crazy On You by Rachel Gibson 11/16 (4*)
3. Geography (Montana): outdoors renovating a hotel- Checkmate 11/17 (3*)
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*)
Congratulations to all the finishers so far!!Thanks so much for hosting Tina!
I fit in another one!!!7/5 Completed
3. Geography: Finding It by Cora Carmack (a lot of time outside) - 11/12/2013 - ****
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 - ****
6. National Saxophone Day: Possession by J.R. Ward - 11/17/2013 - ****
8. Red Planet Day: Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Jules Verne - 11/10/2013
2. Member of the Month: On the Road by Jack Kerouac - 11/21/2013 - *
Fran wrote: "2013 November Monthly Challenge10/10 All Done!
1. 'N' is for November:N.R. Walker, Sixty Five Hours 11/22 (4*)
2. Member of the Month: Suzanne - Crazy On You by..."
Congratulations, Fran! And you are welcome! I've loved it and would love to do it, again. Everyone has been super patient with my growing pains. These girls are an awesome bunch!
Lacy wrote: "I fit in another one!!!7/5 Completed
3. Geography: Finding It by Cora Carmack (a lot of time outside) - 11/12/2013 - ****
4. Sadie Hawkins Day: True Confessions by ..."
Lol! You're an overachiever, Lacy!
All done!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:
Angie wrote: "All done!1. 'N' is for November: Heart of Obsidian - Nalini Singh - November 13
2. .Member of the Month: The Darkest Hour - Maya Banks - November 10
3. Geography: Night Driving - Lori Wilde - Nov..."
Congrats, Angie! Great books, too!
9/11 Completed1. 'N' is for November: Night Whispers by Leslie Kelly (Nov 22 - Night)
2. Member of the Month: The Look of Love by Bella Andre (Nov 8 - 2011)
3. Geography:
4. Sadie Hawkins Day: I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You by Ally Carter (Nov 5 - Pursuer/Man's Job)
5. Guy Fawke's Day: Black Ice by Anne Stuart (Nov 14 - Explosion)
6. National Saxophone Day: Stay With Me by Elyssa Patrick (Nov 13 - Musician)
7. International Tongue Twister Day:
8. Red Planet Day: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins (Nov 20 - Red cover)
9. Happy Thanksgiving: Christmas Romance (Nov 6 - Thankful)
10. Reader's Choice: Accordance by Shelly Crane (Nov 2)
Bonus: His Teddy Bear by Eve Langlais (Nov 22 - Bear on cover/Bear shifter)
Tina "coffee and books" wrote: "Lacy wrote: "I fit in another one!!!7/5 Completed
3. Geography: Finding It by Cora Carmack (a lot of time outside) - 11/12/2013 - ****
4. Sadie Hawkins Day: [book:True Confession..."
LOL! Thank you!
Congrats to all the people that finished or just had fun trying!
woo! finally finished :D1. N is for November: Archangel's Legion - Nalini Singh - 11/3
2. Member of the Month: Steel's Edge - Ilona Andrews - 11/18
3. Geography: Perfect Mate - Mina Carter - 11/13
4. Sadie Hawkins Day: Small Favor - Jim Butcher - 11/13
5. Guy Fawke's Day: Winning the Wallflower - Eloisa James - 11/15
6. National Saxophone Day: Tangled - Emma Chase - 10/10
7. International Tongue Twister Day: Wilde Thing - Janelle Denison - 11/6
8. Red Planet Day: Dark Desires After Dusk - Kresley Cole - 11/22
9. Happy Thanksgiving : The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie - Jennifer Ashley - 11/21
10. Reader's Choice: Zero at the Bone - Jane Seville - 11/9
November 2013 Monthly Challenge:In for 10 - 6/10 complete
✔1. 'N' is for November: Naughty but Nice - Shalvis, Jill -- READ - 11.12 - 3.5*
✔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) -- READ - 11.16 - 3.5*
✔7. Tongue Twister: How to Misbehave - Knox, Ruthie (tornado) -- READ - 11.21 - 3.5*
✔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.
Read: 4/52. Member of the Month: Kindred Hearts (2011) 11/22/13 ★★☆☆☆
6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th): Illumination 11/7/13 ★★★☆☆
8. Red Planet Day (November 28): Bump in the Night
9. Happy Thanksgiving: The Christmas Throwaway 11/12/13 ★★★★☆
10. Reader's Choice: Shock & Awe 11/9/13 ★★★★★
Finished! 10/10 Completed
I had to change one of my picks but got them all done!
Ty wrote: "woo! finally finished :D1. N is for November: Archangel's Legion - Nalini Singh - 11/3
2. Member of the Month: Steel's Edge - Ilona Andrews - 11/18
3. Geography: [..."
Congratulations, Ty! Fabulous!
Carla wrote: "Books 10/10 COMPLETED1. 'N' is for November:Norma Jean11-17-13
2. Member of the Month:Your Wicked Heart11-15-13
3. Geography:The Mating Hunt11-12-1..."
Woo-hoo, Carla! Awesome!
Mary Ann wrote: "Finished! 10/10 Completed
I had to change one of my picks but got them all done!
1. 'N' is for November: Wait For Me by Elizabeth Naughten 11/7
2. Member of the Month: [book:Dark ..."
You rock, Mary Ann! Great job!
October Monthly ChallengeI'm in for all 10, I will post as I go - or more likely when I finish!
10 of 10. Updated 11.23.13 DONE!!
1. 'N' is for November: The Nothingness of Ben by Brad Boney 11.23.13
2. Member of the Month - Suzanne: Simply Irresistible by Rachel Gibson 11.18.13
3. Geography - Montana: Merry and Bright by Jill Shalvis 11.21.13
4. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3rd): Rapture by J.R. Ward 11.20.13
5. Guy Fawkes Day (November 5th): Striking Distance by Pamela Clare 11.12.13
6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th): Aria by Shira Anthony 11.5.13
7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th): First Strike by Pamela Clare 11.2.13
8. Red Planet Day (November 28th): The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie b Jennifer Ashley 11.6.13
9. Happy Thanksgiving (November 28th): The Bird Day Battalion by Genevieve Dewey 11.14.13
10. Reader's Choice: French Cooking 101 by Olivia Rigal 11.2.13
Congratulations to all the finishers!!
RRRC November Monthly ChallengeDuration: 11/1/13 - 11/30/13
Progress 8/10
1. 'N' is for November: (book that starts with 'N'), Natural Evil
2. Member of the Month: Suzanne - Fight Club, 11/9/2013, 4*
3. Geography: (were-bear) Wild About You, 11/15/2013, 3*
4. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3rd): (h is a ranch manager) One Night Rodeo, 11/24/2013, 4*
5. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th): (MC is British) Losing It, 11/2/2013, 3.5*
6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th): (MC is musician) Moonstruck
7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th): (erotic romance) Tempting the Best Man, 11/4/2013, 2.5*
8. Red Planet Day (November 28): (MCs are scientists, interested in planets) The White Castle11/05/2013, 3*
9. Happy Thanksgiving (November 28th): (large gathering of family,where turkeys are a part of the plot) Thanksgiving, 11/3/2013, 3*
10. Reader's Choice: MaddAddam, 11/11/2013, 4*
November 2013 Monthly Reading Challenge4/5
1. 'N'ovember The Heart Breaker Nicole Jordan 11/6
2. Suzanne The Gunslinger's Bride Cheryl St.John 11/18
3. Montana Montana Mavericks: Big Sky Grooms: Spirit of the Wolf/As Good as Gold/The Gamble 11/11
6. Saxophone Day (Pregnancy) A Convenient Wife Carolyn Davidson
10. Choice Whitefeather's Woman Deborah Hale 11/24
10/10 DONE1. 'N' is for November:
2. Member of the Month: Suzanne-
3. Geography: (Montana setting)
4. Sadie Hawkins Day (November 3rd):
5. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th):
6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th): (music)
7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th):
8. Red Planet Day (November 28):
9. Happy Thanksgiving (November 28th):
10. Reader's Choice:
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.
Congrats to all the finishers!5/5 Read - Complete
N for November:
Hi Suzanne!
Guy Fawkes Day:
Red Planet Day:
My Choice:
Unread: All Done!
Read:
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx I FINISHED....6/6 DONE xxxxxxxxxxx1. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'...SKIP
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....SKIP
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Montana...SKIP
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... THE OTHER QUEEN by Phillipa Gregory ...11/10/13
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...GUARDIAN ANGEL by Julie Garwood...11/25/13
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...SKIP
7. International Tongue Twister Day (November 7th): Read erotica or an erotic romance (tongue).
FOREVER WIFE by Carolyn Faulkner...11/18/13
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...PRIMAL BONDS by Jennifer Ashley...11/22/13
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.)...HADASSAH COVENANT by Tommy Tenney 11/11/13
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice...OH SO NICE... AND NAUGHTY by Starla Kaye 11/15/13
Done! (original post is message 43)Congrats to everyone who finished!!
5/5 completed
Member of the Month - Suzanne: Beautiful Disaster 11/2***
Guy Fawke's Day - OR the book is set in England or one of the characters are British: Mad About the Boy 11/24***
International Tongue Twister Day - OR Read erotica or an erotic romance: Fifty Shades Freed 11/1***
Red Planet Day - OR Read a book that is red or has red in the title:The Red Queen 11/23***
Reader's Choice: C791 11/9 **
Read: 5/5 ~~ DONE!!2. Member of the Month: Kindred Hearts (2011) 11/22/13 ★★☆☆☆
6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th): Illumination 11/7/13 ★★★☆☆
8. Red Planet Day (November 28): Bump in the Night 11/24/13 ★★★★☆
9. Happy Thanksgiving: The Christmas Throwaway 11/12/13 ★★★★☆
10. Reader's Choice: Shock & Awe 11/9/13 ★★★★★
Way to go finishers!!
Congrats to all the finishers! 3/5
3. Geography: - Dane – Liliana Hart
5. Guy Fawke's Day (November 5th): - How To Marry A Duke – Vicky Dreiling
November 2013 Monthly Challenge9/10 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.
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.
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.
The Chase by Erin McCarthy
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.
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MountainKat wrote: "October Monthly ChallengeI'm in for all 10, I will post as I go - or more likely when I finish!
10 of 10. Updated 11.23.13 DONE!!
1. 'N' is for November: [book:The Nothingness of Ben|1612558..."
Congrats, MountainKat! Woop-woop!
Maria wrote: "I might not have time to finish the last book so I'm only doing the 9 I just finished 9/9 Read
1. 'N' is for November: Nightshade11/9
2. Member of the Month:[book:Firelight|6448..."
Yeah, Maria! Way to go!
Tina Theresa wrote: "10/10 DONE1. 'N' is for November: Nightshade 11/11
2. Member of the Month: Suzanne- Girl's Guide to Witchcraft Jane Madison 1 11/12
3. Geography: (Montana setting) ..."
Good job, Tina Theresa! You're awesome!
KarenF wrote: "Congrats to all the finishers!5/5 Read - Complete
N for November: Archangel's Legion by Nalini Singh 11/16/13
Hi Suzanne! Blood Bound by Rachel Vincent 11/21/13
..."
Great job, Karen F! You rock!
Pam wrote: "xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx I FINISHED....6/6 DONE xxxxxxxxxxx1. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'...SKIP
2. .Member of..."
Woo-hoo, Pam! Way to finish!
Leeann wrote: "Done! (original post is message 43)Congrats to everyone who finished!!
5/5 completed
Member of the Month - Suzanne: Beautiful Disaster 11/2***
Guy Fawke's Day - OR the book is set in England o..."
Yahoo, Leeann! Yay!
Breann wrote: "Read: 5/5 ~~ DONE!!2. Member of the Month: Kindred Hearts (2011) 11/22/13 ★★☆☆☆
6. National Saxophone Day (November 6th): Illumination 11/7/13 ★★★☆☆
8. Red Plan..."
Awesome, Breann! Fantastic!
1 more to go until i'm finished. yay!!
beppy wrote: "1 more to go until i'm finished. yay!!"Yay, Beppy! Almost there!
I'm done completed all 10 plus the bonusCompleted 11/11
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1. 'N' is for November:
2. Member of the Month: The Look of Love by Bella Andre (Nov 8 - 2011)
3. Geography:
4. Sadie Hawkins Day: I'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You by Ally Carter (Nov 5 - Pursuer/Man's Job)
5. Guy Fawke's Day: Black Ice by Anne Stuart (Nov 14 - Explosion)
6. National Saxophone Day: Stay With Me by Elyssa Patrick (Nov 13 - Musician)
7. International Tongue Twister Day:
8. Red Planet Day: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins (Nov 20 - Red cover)
9. Happy Thanksgiving: Christmas Romance (Nov 6 - Thankful)
10. Reader's Choice: Accordance by Shelly Crane (Nov 2)
Bonus: