BFTP: ABOUT SEPTEMBER

[JoAnne]

This was a challenge that Penni created in 2015.




ABOUT SEPTEMBER
Duration: September 1-September 30, 2017

September has three birth flowers: the forget-me-not, the morning glory and the aster. Forget-me-nots represent love and memories, asters represent love as well, and the morning glory represents unrequited love. These are all very passionate flowers.

September is the only month with the same number of letters in its name as the number of the month: it is the ninth month and has nine letters.

On an average September day more babies are born in the US than on a day in any other month. Holiday Sex!!

The definition of a Harvest Moon is: the full moon closest to the fall equinox. The Harvest Moon was thus named because it rises within a half-hour of when the sun sets. In early days, when farmers had no tractors, it was essential that they work by the light of the moon to bring in the harvest.

National All-American Breakfast Month

September 1
1651 - Robinson Crusoe, a fictional character, began on his first sea voyage, from Hull to London.
1905 - Alberta and Saskatchewan (in Canada) were established
1985 - The remains of the Titanic, sunk by an iceberg in 1912, were discovered in the North Atlantic.

September 4
2002 - Kelly Clarkson won the first season of American Idol on FOX

September 5
1836 - Sam Houston was elected as the first president of the Republic of Texas.

September 8
Pardon Day, a day to seek and give forgiveness. On Pardon Day put aside all your grudges, be kind to everyone and forgive those who may have hurt you.

September 10
1846 - Elias Howe patented his sewing machine.
1913 - The Lincoln Highway opened as the first coast-to-coast paved U.S. Highway.

September 13
Uncle Sam Day (his image was first used in 1813)

September 19th
International "Talk Like A Pirate Day"

September 23
1962- The Jetsons cartoon debuted on ABC - ABC's first full-color program.

September 26
In the UK, 9/26 is the most common birthday for people born in the last 20 years.

Level 1: 1-6 points
Level 2: 7-13 points
Level 3: 13+ points

1 point per book read that matches a category.
Bonus= 2 points
Post the cover for the bonus!
You may use a category more than once.


Tasks:
1. Read a book with a passionate character. Tell us what they are passionate about!

2. Read a book with a blue or purple cover. Post the cover.

3. Read a book with SEPTEMBER in the title or series name. Tell us the series name.

4. Read a book with a title that is 9 letters long. May be more than one word.

5. Read a book where a baby is born. BONUS: Baby on cover

6. Read a book with a moon on the cover OR MOON in the title. Post the cover.

7. Read a book with a breakfast word in the title. BONUS: Breakfast food on cover.

8. Read a book where a character has an ocean voyage or rides in a boat. BONUS: Boat or Ship on cover

9. Read a book set in Canada OR written by a Canadian author.

10. Read a book where a character sings.

11. Read a book set in Texas.

12. Read a book with a character that is a president of some kind. Tell us what kind!

13. Read a book where a character is forgiven.

14. Read a book with a crafty character OR where a character uses a sewing machine. BONUS: Craft or Sewing item on cover

15. Read a book set in one of these states: California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York. Tell us which state!

16. Read a book with a character named Sam OR a character that is an uncle.

17. Read a book with a pirate - can be a real pirate or dressed up for a costume party. BONUS: Pirate on cover

18. Read a book with a VERY colorful cover. Post the cover.

19. Read a book whose title starts with an A, B or C. BONUS: A, B, C in the title- does not have to be in order

20. Read a book by an author with the same first or last name as any of these celebrities who were born on 9/26
Olivia Newton John, Nev Schulman, Christina Milian, Serena Williams, Ashley Elizabeth, Meghan King Edmonds

Challenge Rules
*For each book that you read please post a link to the book, the author and the date you finished it.
*To count a book towards a challenge you must read the majority of it after the start date of the challenge.
* Where more than one option is given for a task, please state which option your book relates to.
*Please explain briefly how your book fits a task.
*If the task relates to the cover of your book, please post the cover AND the book link.
*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.

*Please update your original post as you go but also post an occasional message to let us know how you're getting on, if you would like to.

*When you have finished please re-post your whole challenge as a new message or you will not be considered to have completed the challenge and we will not be able to award your Hall of Fame badge

(Even if you don't hit the level you were aiming for by the deadline, please re-post your challenge anyway as you may still be eligible for a lower level badge.)

Please use the TLC STANDARD RULES when participating in this challenge.
If you are not familiar with these rules, please click on the link and read them over.

[JoAnne]

Participants:

Barbara ★ FINISHED

Joann FINISHED

JoAnne FINISHED

Julie FINISHED

Kay FINISHED

Melanie FINISHED

~Melissa~

Rina FINISHED

Sandra FINISHED

Seraphina

Suzanne

[Barbara ★]

I'm in. I'm shooting for 10.

READ: 12/10

✔2. Read a book with a blue or purple cover. Post the cover.
Out of the Mist - JoAnn Ross 9/13


✔4. Read a book with a title that is 9 letters long. May be more than one word.
By a Thread - Jennifer Estep 9/11


✔6. Read a book with a moon on the cover OR MOON in the title.
Evil Harvest - Anthony Izzo 9/23


✔8. Read a book where a character has an ocean voyage or rides in a boat. BONUS: Boat or Ship on cover
Deadmen Walking - Sherrilyn Kenyon (pirates in a pirate ship) 9/4


✔15. Read a book set in one of these states: California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York.
Fear the Darkness - Alexandra Ivy (Illinois) 9/28
The End Game - Catherine Coulter (New York/New Jersey) 9/14
Shoots to Kill - Kate Collins (Indiana) 9/7
Spellbent - Lucy Snyder (Ohio) 9/5


✔16. Read a book with a character named Sam OR a character that is an uncle.
Happy Hour at Casa Dracula - Marta Acosta 9/18


✔17. Read a book with a pirate - can be a real pirate or dressed up for a costume party. BONUS: Pirate on cover
Pirates! - Celia Rees 9/21


✔19. Read a book whose title starts with an A, B or C. BONUS: A, B, C in the title- does not have to be in order
A- Afterlight - Elle Jasper 9/6
B- Blue Hollow Falls - Donna Kauffman 9/14
C- Crimson Shore - Douglas Preston 9/19


CHALLENGE COMPLETE

[JoAnne]

Welcome Barbara ★!

[JoAnne]

ABOUT SEPTEMBER
Duration: September 1-September 30, 2017
Level 3: 13+ points
28/13+

Tasks:
1. Read a book with a passionate character. Tell us what they are passionate about!
Hit the Spot J. Daniels 9/7/17 Jamie is passionate about surfing and Tori!

2. Read a book with a blue or purple cover. Post the cover.
Everything We Keep Kerry Lonsdale 9/1/17
The Study of Seduction Sabrina Jeffries 9/4/17
Her Last Breath Linda Castillo 9/24/17
The Dead Will Tell Linda Castillo 9/27/17

3. Read a book with SEPTEMBER in the title or series name. Tell us the series name.
Duet in September Gina Ardito 9/18/17

4. Read a book with a title that is 9 letters long. May be more than one word.
Only Yours Susan Mallery 9/2/17
Devil's Cut J.R. Ward 9/15/17

5. Read a book where a baby is born. BONUS: Baby on cover

6. Read a book with a moon on the cover OR MOON in the title. Post the cover.

7. Read a book with a breakfast word in the title. BONUS: Breakfast food on cover.

8. Read a book where a character has an ocean voyage or rides in a boat. BONUS: Boat or Ship on cover

9. Read a book set in Canada OR written by a Canadian author.
BOTH Chasing Rhodes Anne Jolin 9/23/17

10. Read a book where a character sings.
Rock Addiction Nalini Singh 9/30/17

11. Read a book set in Texas.
Justice for Mackenzie Susan Stoker 9/17/17

12. Read a book with a character that is a president of some kind. Tell us what kind!
US President American Queen Sierra Simone 9/11/17

13. Read a book where a character is forgiven.
Playboy Pilot Penelope Ward 9/23/17

14. Read a book with a crafty character OR where a character uses a sewing machine. BONUS: Craft or Sewing item on cover
Sewing Machine The Time Between Karen White 9/5/17
Sadie makes quilts and wall hangings. Gone Missing Linda Castillo 9/23/17

15. Read a book set in one of these states: California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York. Tell us which state!
Ohio Sworn to Silence Linda Castillo 9/3/17
Ohio Pray for Silence Linda Castillo 9/12/17
California Trust Me Brenda Novak 9/30/17

16. Read a book with a character named Sam OR a character that is an uncle.
Sam Nauti Temptress Lora Leigh 9/9/17
BOTH The Bourbon Kings J.R. Ward 9/14/17

17. Read a book with a pirate - can be a real pirate or dressed up for a costume party. BONUS: Pirate on cover
Wicked Charms Janet Evanovich 9/20/17

18. Read a book with a VERY colorful cover. Post the cover.
Map of the Heart Susan Wiggs 9/25/17

19. Read a book whose title starts with an A, B or C. BONUS: A, B, C in the title- does not have to be in order
The Angels' Share J.R. Ward 9/15/17
Bonus Breaking Silence Linda Castillo 9/22/17

20. Read a book by an author with the same first or last name as any of these celebrities who were born on 9/26
Olivia Newton John, Nev Schulman, Christina Milian, Serena Williams, Ashley Elizabeth, Meghan King Edmonds
The Secret Life of Violet Grant Beatriz Williams 9/13/17
Dearest Rogue Elizabeth Hoyt 9/21/17

[Joann]

My daughter was born on Sept 26 and she has 2 good friends with the same birthday (day and year) and my son's good friend also has same day just different year. Interesting to see that it's such a popular date elsewhere too!

[JoAnne]

Joann wrote: "My daughter was born on Sept 26 and she has 2 good friends with the same birthday (day and year) and my son's good friend also has same day just different year. Interesting to see that it's such a ..."

It's the Holiday Sex! LOL I was born on Sept. 22 - so pretty close!

[Joann]

Level 2: 7-13 points Progress: 15 point

1 point per book read that matches a category.
Bonus= 2 points
Post the cover for the bonus!
You may use a category more than once.

Tasks:
1. Read a book with a passionate character. Tell us what they are passionate about!

2. Read a book with a blue or purple cover. Post the cover.
- Gemma Halliday - 9/9/17
- Simone St James - 9/10/17
- Emily Brightwell -9/15/17 -
- Neil Gaiman - 9/25/17

3. Read a book with SEPTEMBER in the title or series name. Tell us the series name.

4. Read a book with a title that is 9 letters long. May be more than one word.

5. Read a book where a baby is born. BONUS: Baby on cover
Of Bees and Mist - Erick Setiawan -9/5/17 - 1 pt
Eighth Grave After Dark - Darynda Jones - 9/7/17 - 1 pt

6. Read a book with a moon on the cover OR MOON in the title. Post the cover.

7. Read a book with a breakfast word in the title. BONUS: Breakfast food on cover.

8. Read a book where a character has an ocean voyage or rides in a boat. BONUS: Boat or Ship on cover
A Spear of Summer Grass - Deanna Raybourn - 9/17/17 - 1 pt
Beachcombers - Nancy Thayer - 9/27/17 - 1 pt

9. Read a book set in Canada OR written by a Canadian author.
The Brutal Telling - Louise Penny - 9/19/17

10. Read a book where a character sings.
Never Fall Down - Patricia McCormick - 9/12/17

11. Read a book set in Texas.

12. Read a book with a character that is a president of some kind. Tell us what kind!

13. Read a book where a character is forgiven.
The Secret Keeper - Kate Morton - 9/15/17

14. Read a book with a crafty character OR where a character uses a sewing machine. BONUS: Craft or Sewing item on cover

15. Read a book set in one of these states: California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York. Tell us which state!
A Deadly Affection - Cuyler Overholt - 9/2/17 - set in New York -
Undercover in High Heels - Gemma Halliday - 9/21/17 - California - 1 pt
Enemy Within - Mick Bose - 9/28/17 - some in Ohio, some in New York - 1 pt
A Promise of Ruin - Cuyler Overholt - 9/30/17- set in New York - 1 pt

16. Read a book with a character named Sam OR a character that is an uncle.

17. Read a book with a pirate - can be a real pirate or dressed up for a costume party. BONUS: Pirate on cover

18. Read a book with a VERY colorful cover. Post the cover.

19. Read a book whose title starts with an A, B or C. BONUS: A, B, C in the title- does not have to be in order

20. Read a book by an author with the same first or last name as any of these celebrities who were born on 9/26
Olivia Newton John, Nev Schulman, Christina Milian, Serena Williams, Ashley Elizabeth, Meghan King Edmonds

[JoAnne]

Welcome Joann!

[Sandra]

I'M IN!
Level 3: 13+ points
Points - 15

Tasks:
1. Read a book with a passionate character. Tell us what they are passionate about!
Salacious - A. Zavarelli (H - Art, h - Dance) - 9 SEPT - 1


2. Read a book with a blue or purple cover. Post the cover.
The Beast - J.R. Ward - 7 SEPT - 1


4. Read a book with a title that is 9 letters long. May be more than one word.
Burn for Me - Ilona Andrews - 8 SEPT - 1


5. Read a book where a baby is born. BONUS: Baby on cover
The Chosen - J.R. Ward - 21 SEPT - 1


6. Read a book with a moon on the cover OR MOON in the title. Post the cover.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - J.K. Rowling - 1 SEPT - 1


7. Read a book with a breakfast word in the title. BONUS: Breakfast food on cover.
Breakfast in Bed - Robin Kaye - 3 SEPT - 1


9. Read a book set in Canada OR written by a Canadian author.
SWEAT - Deborah Bladon (Author) - 22 SEPT - 1


10. Read a book where a character sings.
Rock Addiction - Nalini Singh - 4 SEPT - 1


13. Read a book where a character is forgiven.
Armed & Dangerous - Abigail Roux - 1 SEPT - 1


15. Read a book set in one of these states: California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York. Tell us which state!
Explosive Eighteen - Janet Evanovich (New Jersey) - 2 SEPT - 1


18. Read a book with a VERY colorful cover. Post the cover.
Cream Puff Killer - Leighann Dobbs - 25 SEPT - 1


19. Read a book whose title starts with an A, B or C. BONUS: A, B, C in the title- does not have to be in order
A Scandal, a Secret, a Baby - Sharon Kendrick - 11 SEPT - 3


20. Read a book by an author with the same first or last name as any of these celebrities who were born on 9/26
Olivia Newton John, Nev Schulman, Christina Milian, Serena Williams, Ashley Elizabeth, Meghan King Edmonds
THE BILLIONAIRE'S WEDDING - Olivia Thorne - 5 SEPT - 1

[Rina]

BFTP: ABOUT SEPTEMBER
Duration: September 1-September 30, 2017
Level 3: 13+ points
Points: 16

1 point per book read that matches a category.
Bonus= 2 points
Post the cover for the bonus!
You may use a category more than once.


Tasks:
1. Read a book with a passionate character. Tell us what they are passionate about!

2. Read a book with a blue or purple cover. Post the cover.
The Saint and the Sinner, Barbara Cartland, 16.09.2017 - 1 point


3. Read a book with SEPTEMBER in the title or series name. Tell us the series name.

4. Read a book with a title that is 9 letters long. May be more than one word.

5. Read a book where a baby is born. BONUS: Baby on cover
Und du kommst auch drin vor, Alina Bronsky, 06.09.2017 - Kim's sister is born - 1 point
Invincible Summer, Alice Adams, 13.09.2017 - Allegra is born - 1 point
Vanish: A Rizzoli & Isles Novel, Tess Gerritsen, 22.09.2017 - Regina is born - 1 point
Ghana Must Go, Taiye Selasi, 25.09.2017 - Sadie is born - 1 point

6. Read a book with a moon on the cover OR MOON in the title. Post the cover.

7. Read a book with a breakfast word in the title. BONUS: Breakfast food on cover.

✔8. Read a book where a character has an ocean voyage or rides in a boat. BONUS: Boat or Ship on cover
Three Men in a Boat, Jerome K. Jerome, 29.09.2017 - characters ride in a boat + boat on the cover - 3 points


✔9. Read a book set in Canada OR written by a Canadian author.
Omens, Kelley Armstrong, 10.09.2017 - Kelley Armstrong is Canadian. - 1 point
Visions, Kelley Armstrong, 18.09.2017 - Kelley Armstrong is Canadian. - 1 point

10. Read a book where a character sings.
The Time of Contempt, Andrzej Sapkowski, 29.09.2017 - Dandelion is a bard and sings a song to dryads. - 1 point

11. Read a book set in Texas.

12. Read a book with a character that is a president of some kind. Tell us what kind!

13. Read a book where a character is forgiven.

14. Read a book with a crafty character OR where a character uses a sewing machine. BONUS: Craft or Sewing item on cover

15. Read a book set in one of these states: California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York. Tell us which state!
The Devil Wears Prada, Lauren Weisberger, 23.09.2017 - set in New York - 1 point

16. Read a book with a character named Sam OR a character that is an uncle.

17. Read a book with a pirate - can be a real pirate or dressed up for a costume party. BONUS: Pirate on cover

18. Read a book with a VERY colorful cover. Post the cover.

19. Read a book whose title starts with an A, B or C. BONUS: A, B, C in the title- does not have to be in order
Die Buchspringer, Mechthild Gläser, 03.09.2017 - 1 point
Aschenkind: Thriller, Sofie Rathjens, 05.09.2017 - 1 point
Blutschmuck, Petra Mattfeldt, 19.09.2017 - 1 point
Boundless, Cynthia Hand, 24.09.2017 - 1 point

20. Read a book by an author with the same first or last name as any of these celebrities who were born on 9/26
Olivia Newton John, Nev Schulman, Christina Milian, Serena Williams, Ashley Elizabeth, Meghan King Edmonds

[JoAnne]

Welcome Sandra and Rina!

[Melanie]

TLC BFTP: ABOUT SEPTEMBER
Duration: September 1-September 30, 2017

Level 1: 1-6 points
Level 2: 7-13 points (11 points in total)
Level 3: 13+ points

Total point: 11

1 point per book read that matches a category.
Bonus= 2 points Post the cover for the bonus!

Tasks:
1. Read a book with a passionate character. Tell us what they are passionate about!

2. Read a book with a blue or purple cover. Post the cover.
The Seven Sisters - Lucinda Riley - 9/13/2017 (1 pt)

3. Read a book with SEPTEMBER in the title or series name. Tell us the series name.

4. Read a book with a title that is 9 letters long. May be more than one word.

5. Read a book where a baby is born. BONUS: Baby on cover
The Best We Could Do - Thi Bui - 9/12/2017
How it fits: MC has a baby which makes her remember her own mother's history. (1 pt)
The Night Circus - Erin Morgenstern - 9/30/2017
How it fits: Twins are born on the opening night of the circus. (1 pt)

6. Read a book with a moon on the cover OR MOON in the title. Post the cover.

7. Read a book with a breakfast word in the title. BONUS: Breakfast food on cover.

8. Read a book where a character has an ocean voyage or rides in a boat. BONUS: Boat or Ship on cover
The Happiest Refugee: A Memoir - Anh Do - 9/18/2017
How it fits: The author/MC came to Australia by boat with his family and extended family (bonus boat on cover - 3 pts)

9. Read a book set in Canada OR written by a Canadian author.
The Afterlife Coach - Susan E. Paul - 9/8/2017
How it fits: Set in Canada. (1 pt)

10. Read a book where a character sings.
Lullaby Girl - Aly Sidgwick - 9/11/2017
How it fits: MC Katherine participates in music therapy which includes singing. (1 pt)

11. Read a book set in Texas.

12. Read a book with a character that is a president of some kind. Tell us what kind!
The Knife of Never Letting Go - Patrick Ness - 9/17/2017
How it fits: (view spoiler)[At the end it is revealed that Mayor Prentiss is now President of New Prentisstown. (hide spoiler)] (1 pt)

13. Read a book where a character is forgiven.
The Lucky One - Nicholas Sparks - 9/4/2017
How it fits: Logan is forgiven after failing to tell Beth about the photo (lying by omission.) (1 pt)

14. Read a book with a crafty character OR where a character uses a sewing machine. BONUS: Craft or Sewing item on cover

15. Read a book set in one of these states: California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York. Tell us which state!

16. Read a book with a character named Sam OR a character that is an uncle.

17. Read a book with a pirate - can be a real pirate or dressed up for a costume party. BONUS: Pirate on cover

18. Read a book with a VERY colorful cover. Post the cover.

19. Read a book whose title starts with an A, B or C. BONUS: A, B, C in the title- does not have to be in order
Between Shades of Gray - Ruta Sepetys - 9/27/2017
How it fits: Title begins with a B (1 pt)

20. Read a book by an author with the same first or last name as any of these celebrities who were born on 9/26
Olivia Newton John, Nev Schulman, Christina Milian, Serena Williams, Ashley Elizabeth, Meghan King Edmonds

[JoAnne]

Welcome Melanie!

[Kay]

ABOUT SEPTEMBER
Duration: September 1-September 30, 2017

Chosen Level: Level 3: 13+ points
Points so far: 17

Tasks:
1. Read a book with a passionate character. Tell us what they are passionate about!
Deep Space Accountant by Mjke Wood (6/9/17)
The main character is very passionate about number sequences/accountancy.

2. Read a book with a blue cover. Post the cover.
Struck by Amanda Carlson (2/9/17)
Book cover:

4. Read a book with a title that is 9 letters long. May be more than one word.
Yes, Please by Willow Summers (27/9/17)

5. Read a book where a baby is born. BONUS: Baby on cover
Love... And Sleepless Nights by Nick Spalding (4/9/17)
Book cover: The baby is in the crib on the cover and in the book the same baby was born.

6. Read a book with a moon on the cover OR MOON in the title. Post the cover.
Wanted Undead or Alive by Natalie Severine (2/9/17)
Book cover:

8. Read a book where a character has an ocean voyage or rides in a boat. BONUS: Boat or Ship on cover
The Captain of All Pleasures by Kresley Cole (16/9/17)
Book cover:

11. Read a book set in Texas.
Boys by Scott Semegran (16/9/17)

13. Read a book where a character is forgiven.
Blast of the Dragon's Fury by L.R.W. Lee (22/9/17)

15. Read a book set in one of these states: California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York. Tell us which state!
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck (16/9/17) - Set in Salinas Valley, California.
A Hoe Lot of Trouble by Heather Webber (20/9/17) - Set in
Freedom, Ohio.

18. Read a book with a VERY colorful cover. Post the cover.
Love...Under Different Skies by Nick Spalding (8/9/17)
Book cover:

19. Read a book whose title starts with an A, B or C. BONUS: A, B, C in the title- does not have to be in order
Beauty and the Beast by May Sage (7/9/17)
Cade by Margery Scott (23/9/17)
Cursed by Stephen Leather (28/9/17)

[JoAnne]

Welcome Kay!

[Suzanne]

The Lost Challenges
BFTP: ABOUT SEPTEMBER
Duration: 9/1/2017 - 9/30/2017

Progress: 10 out of 13

Challenge Rules
(view spoiler)[
*For each book that you read please post a link to the book, the author and the date you finished it.
*Each book may only be used for one task or letter
*To count a book towards a challenge you must read the majority of it after the start date of the challenge.
* Where more than one option is given for a task, please state which option your book relates to.
*Please explain briefly how your book fits a task.
*If the task relates to the cover of your book, please post the cover AND the book link.
*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.

*Please update your original post as you go but also post an occasional message to let us know how you're getting on, if you would like to.

*When you have finished please re-post your whole challenge as a new message or you will not be considered to have completed the challenge and we will not be able to award your Hall of Fame badge

(Even if you don't hit the level you were aiming for by the deadline, please re-post your challenge anyway as you may still be eligible for a lower level badge.)

Please use the TLC STANDARD RULES when participating in this challenge.
If you are not familiar with these rules, please click on the link and read them over. (hide spoiler)]

September has three birth flowers: the forget-me-not, the morning glory and the aster. Forget-me-nots represent love and memories, asters represent love as well, and the morning glory represents unrequited love. These are all very passionate flowers.

September is the only month with the same number of letters in its name as the number of the month: it is the ninth month and has nine letters.

On an average September day more babies are born in the US than on a day in any other month. Holiday Sex!!

The definition of a Harvest Moon is: the full moon closest to the fall equinox. The Harvest Moon was thus named because it rises within a half-hour of when the sun sets. In early days, when farmers had no tractors, it was essential that they work by the light of the moon to bring in the harvest.

National All-American Breakfast Month
September 1
1651 - Robinson Crusoe, a fictional character, began on his first sea voyage, from Hull to London.
1905 - Alberta and Saskatchewan (in Canada) were established
1985 - The remains of the Titanic, sunk by an iceberg in 1912, were discovered in the North Atlantic.
September 4
2002 - Kelly Clarkson won the first season of American Idol on FOX
September 5
1836 - Sam Houston was elected as the first president of the Republic of Texas.
September 8
Pardon Day, a day to seek and give forgiveness. On Pardon Day put aside all your grudges, be kind to everyone and forgive those who may have hurt you.
September 10
1846 - Elias Howe patented his sewing machine.
1913 - The Lincoln Highway opened as the first coast-to-coast paved U.S. Highway.
September 13
Uncle Sam Day (his image was first used in 1813)
September 19th
International "Talk Like A Pirate Day"
September 23
1962- The Jetsons cartoon debuted on ABC - ABC's first full-color program.
September 26
In the UK, 9/26 is the most common birthday for people born in the last 20 years.

Level 1: 1-6 points
Level 2: 7-13 points
Level 3: 13+ points

1 point per book read that matches a category.
Bonus= 2 points
Post the cover for the bonus!
You may use a category more than once.

Tasks:
1. Read a book with a passionate character. Tell us what they are passionate about!:
Rode Hard, Put Up Wet by Lorelei James - **** - 9/12/2017 - 300 Pages - Passionate in the bedroom

2. Read a book with a blue or purple cover. Post the cover:
Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer - **** - 9/21/2017 - 316 Pages

3. Read a book with SEPTEMBER in the title or series name. Tell us the series name.

4. Read a book with a title that is 9 letters long. May be more than one word:
End of Days by Susan Ee - *** - 9/5/2017 - 344 Pages

5. Read a book where a baby is born. BONUS: Baby on cover
How to Read Your Child Like a Book by Lynn Weiss - *** - 9/25/2017 - 211 Pages - Baby on Cover!

6. Read a book with a moon on the cover OR MOON in the title. Post the cover:
Burned by P.C. Cast - ** - 9/11/2017 - 323 Pages

7. Read a book with a breakfast word in the title. BONUS: Breakfast food on cover.

8. Read a book where a character has an ocean voyage or rides in a boat. BONUS: Boat or Ship on cover

9. Read a book set in Canada OR written by a Canadian author.

10. Read a book where a character sings:
August: Osage County by Tracy Letts - ***** - 9/20/2017 - 138 Pages

11. Read a book set in Texas:
Sweep in Peace by Ilona Andrews - ***** - 9/7/2017 - 237 Pages

12. Read a book with a character that is a president of some kind. Tell us what kind!

13. Read a book where a character is forgiven:
Lightning Strikes by V.C. Andrews - **** - 9/20/2017 - 384 Pages

14. Read a book with a crafty character OR where a character uses a sewing machine. BONUS: Craft or Sewing item on cover

15. Read a book set in one of these states: California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York. Tell us which state!
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed - ***** - 9/1/2017 - 315 Pages - California

16. Read a book with a character named Sam OR a character that is an uncle.

17. Read a book with a pirate - can be a real pirate or dressed up for a costume party. BONUS: Pirate on cover

18. Read a book with a VERY colorful cover. Post the cover.

19. Read a book whose title starts with an A, B or C. BONUS: A, B, C in the title- does not have to be in order:
Blue Smoke by Nora Roberts - ***** - 9/19/2017 - 437 Pages

20. Read a book by an author with the same first or last name as any of these celebrities who were born on 9/26
Olivia Newton John, Nev Schulman, Christina Milian, Serena Williams, Ashley Elizabeth, Meghan King Edmonds

[JoAnne]

Welcome Suzanne!

You don't have to copy the whole challenge. :) Just the tasks! Enjoy!

[[deleted user]]

ABOUT SEPTEMBER
Duration: September 1-September 30, 2017

Tasks:
1. Read a book with a passionate character. Tell us what they are passionate about!

2. Read a book with a blue or purple cover. Post the cover.

3. Read a book with SEPTEMBER in the title or series name. Tell us the series name.

4. Read a book with a title that is 9 letters long. May be more than one word.

5. Read a book where a baby is born. BONUS: Baby on cover

6. Read a book with a moon on the cover OR MOON in the title. Post the cover.

7. Read a book with a breakfast word in the title. BONUS: Breakfast food on cover.

8. Read a book where a character has an ocean voyage or rides in a boat. BONUS: Boat or Ship on cover

9. Read a book set in Canada OR written by a Canadian author.

10. Read a book where a character sings.

11. Read a book set in Texas.

12. Read a book with a character that is a president of some kind. Tell us what kind!

13. Read a book where a character is forgiven.

14. Read a book with a crafty character OR where a character uses a sewing machine. BONUS: Craft or Sewing item on cover

15. Read a book set in one of these states: California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York. Tell us which state!

16. Read a book with a character named Sam OR a character that is an uncle.

17. Read a book with a pirate - can be a real pirate or dressed up for a costume party. BONUS: Pirate on cover

18. Read a book with a VERY colorful cover. Post the cover.

19. Read a book whose title starts with an A, B or C. BONUS: A, B, C in the title- does not have to be in order

20. Read a book by an author with the same first or last name as any of these celebrities who were born on 9/26
Olivia Newton John, Nev Schulman, Christina Milian, Serena Williams, Ashley Elizabeth, Meghan King Edmonds

[JoAnne]

Welcome Seraphina!

[~Melissa~]

ABOUT SEPTEMBER
Duration: September 1-September 30, 2017
Level 2: 7-13 points
7/7+ points

Tasks:
1. Read a book with a passionate character. Tell us what they are passionate about!
Silver Silence Valentin Nikolaev - Alpha - passionate about his clan and the bear cubs 9/2/17 4 stars
2. Read a book with a blue or purple cover. Post the cover. 9/1/17 3 stars

3. Read a book with SEPTEMBER in the title or series name. Tell us the series name.

4. Read a book with a title that is 9 letters long. May be more than one word. A Christmas Hex 9/6/17 3stars

5. Read a book where a baby is born. BONUS: Baby on cover

6. Read a book with a moon on the cover OR MOON in the title. Post the cover.

7. Read a book with a breakfast word in the title. BONUS: Breakfast food on cover.

8. Read a book where a character has an ocean voyage or rides in a boat. BONUS: Boat or Ship on cover

9. Read a book set in Canada OR written by a Canadian author.

10. Read a book where a character sings.

11. Read a book set in Texas.

12. Read a book with a character that is a president of some kind. Tell us what kind!
Defiance (character Everett - Former US President)

13. Read a book where a character is forgiven. Heatstroke 9/2/17 3 stars

14. Read a book with a crafty character OR where a character uses a sewing machine. BONUS: Craft or Sewing item on cover

15. Read a book set in one of these states: California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York. Tell us which state! Cronin's Key New York 9/6/17 4 stars

16. Read a book with a character named Sam OR a character that is an uncle.

17. Read a book with a pirate - can be a real pirate or dressed up for a costume party. BONUS: Pirate on cover

18. Read a book with a VERY colorful cover. Post the cover.

19. Read a book whose title starts with an A, B or C. BONUS: A, B, C in the title- does not have to be in order
Be My Boy 9/1/17 3 stars
Be a Bad Boy 9/6/17 3 stars
20. Read a book by an author with the same first or last name as any of these celebrities who were born on 9/26
Olivia Newton John, Nev Schulman, Christina Milian, Serena Williams, Ashley Elizabeth, Meghan King Edmonds

[JoAnne]

Welcome Melissa!

[Julie]

I'll shoot for Level 1, but you never know! :)

BFTP: About September
Duration: 9/1/17 - 9/30/17
Level: 1
Books Read: 6
Total Points: 7

✔1. Read a book with a passionate character. Tell us what they are passionate about!
Manhunt by Janet Evanovich (MC is passionate about finding a husband--LOL) 9/2/17

2. Read a book with a blue or purple cover. Post the cover.

3. Read a book with SEPTEMBER in the title or series name. Tell us the series name.

4. Read a book with a title that is 9 letters long. May be more than one word.

✔5. Read a book where a baby is born. BONUS: Baby on cover
Us by David Nicholls 9/25/17

✔6. Read a book with a moon on the cover OR MOON in the title. Post the cover.
Goodnight June by Sarah Jio 9/8/17


7. Read a book with a breakfast word in the title. BONUS: Breakfast food on cover.

✔8. Read a book where a character has an ocean voyage or rides in a boat. BONUS: Boat or Ship on cover
Sail by James Patterson (Ocean voyage) 9/5/17

Deep Dish by Mary Kay Andrews (MC rides in boat) 9/14/17

9. Read a book set in Canada OR written by a Canadian author.

10. Read a book where a character sings.

11. Read a book set in Texas.

12. Read a book with a character that is a president of some kind. Tell us what kind!

✔13. Read a book where a character is forgiven.
My Not So Perfect Life by Sophie Kinsella (Cat forgives Demeter for firing her) 9/20/17

14. Read a book with a crafty character OR where a character uses a sewing machine. BONUS: Craft or Sewing item on cover

15. Read a book set in one of these states: California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York. Tell us which state!

16. Read a book with a character named Sam OR a character that is an uncle.

17. Read a book with a pirate - can be a real pirate or dressed up for a costume party. BONUS: Pirate on cover

18. Read a book with a VERY colorful cover. Post the cover.

19. Read a book whose title starts with an A, B or C. BONUS: A, B, C in the title- does not have to be in order

20. Read a book by an author with the same first or last name as any of these celebrities who were born on 9/26
Olivia Newton John, Nev Schulman, Christina Milian, Serena Williams, Ashley Elizabeth, Meghan King Edmonds

[JoAnne]

Welcome Julie!

[Julie]

Hi JoAnne.....is the part of the boat on my cover enough to qualify for the bonus point for #8?

[JoAnne]

Julie wrote: "Hi JoAnne.....is the part of the boat on my cover enough to qualify for the bonus point for #8?
"

Yes, it works. Sorry I didn't get back to you last night. I did not check GR before I went to bed.

[Julie]

JoAnne wrote: "Julie wrote: "Hi JoAnne.....is the part of the boat on my cover enough to qualify for the bonus point for #8?
"

Yes, it works. Sorry I didn't get back to you last night. I ..."

Thank you! :)

[Julie]

Hi JoAnne--would you count this book as having a very colorful cover?

[JoAnne]

Julie wrote: "Hi JoAnne--would you count this book as having a very colorful cover?

"

Not really - It needs to be more than one main color...
This task matches with the Jetsons category.

[Julie]

JoAnne wrote: "Julie wrote: "Hi JoAnne--would you count this book as having a very colorful cover?

"

Not really - It needs to be more than one main color...
This task ..."

No problem.....thank you! :)

[Melanie]

COMPLETION POST

TLC BFTP: ABOUT SEPTEMBER
Duration: September 1-September 30, 2017

Level 1: 1-6 points
Level 2: 7-13 points (11 points in total)
Level 3: 13+ points

Total point: 11

1 point per book read that matches a category.
Bonus= 2 points Post the cover for the bonus!

Tasks:
1. Read a book with a passionate character. Tell us what they are passionate about!

2. Read a book with a blue or purple cover. Post the cover.
The Seven Sisters - Lucinda Riley - 9/13/2017 (1 pt)

3. Read a book with SEPTEMBER in the title or series name. Tell us the series name.

4. Read a book with a title that is 9 letters long. May be more than one word.

5. Read a book where a baby is born. BONUS: Baby on cover
The Best We Could Do - Thi Bui - 9/12/2017
How it fits: MC has a baby which makes her remember her own mother's history. (1 pt)
The Night Circus - Erin Morgenstern - 9/30/2017
How it fits: Twins are born on the opening night of the circus. (1 pt)

6. Read a book with a moon on the cover OR MOON in the title. Post the cover.

7. Read a book with a breakfast word in the title. BONUS: Breakfast food on cover.

8. Read a book where a character has an ocean voyage or rides in a boat. BONUS: Boat or Ship on cover
The Happiest Refugee: A Memoir - Anh Do - 9/18/2017
How it fits: The author/MC came to Australia by boat with his family and extended family (bonus boat on cover - 3 pts)

9. Read a book set in Canada OR written by a Canadian author.
The Afterlife Coach - Susan E. Paul - 9/8/2017
How it fits: Set in Canada. (1 pt)

10. Read a book where a character sings.
Lullaby Girl - Aly Sidgwick - 9/11/2017
How it fits: MC Katherine participates in music therapy which includes singing. (1 pt)

11. Read a book set in Texas.

12. Read a book with a character that is a president of some kind. Tell us what kind!
The Knife of Never Letting Go - Patrick Ness - 9/17/2017
How it fits: (view spoiler)[At the end it is revealed that Mayor Prentiss is now President of New Prentisstown. (hide spoiler)] (1 pt)

13. Read a book where a character is forgiven.
The Lucky One - Nicholas Sparks - 9/4/2017
How it fits: Logan is forgiven after failing to tell Beth about the photo (lying by omission.) (1 pt)

14. Read a book with a crafty character OR where a character uses a sewing machine. BONUS: Craft or Sewing item on cover

15. Read a book set in one of these states: California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York. Tell us which state!

16. Read a book with a character named Sam OR a character that is an uncle.

17. Read a book with a pirate - can be a real pirate or dressed up for a costume party. BONUS: Pirate on cover

18. Read a book with a VERY colorful cover. Post the cover.

19. Read a book whose title starts with an A, B or C. BONUS: A, B, C in the title- does not have to be in order
Between Shades of Gray - Ruta Sepetys - 9/27/2017
How it fits: Title begins with a B (1 pt)

20. Read a book by an author with the same first or last name as any of these celebrities who were born on 9/26
Olivia Newton John, Nev Schulman, Christina Milian, Serena Williams, Ashley Elizabeth, Meghan King Edmonds

[Kay]

Challenge completed!

ABOUT SEPTEMBER
Duration: September 1-September 30, 2017

Chosen Level: Level 3: 13+ points
Points so far: 17

Tasks:
1. Read a book with a passionate character. Tell us what they are passionate about!
Deep Space Accountant by Mjke Wood (6/9/17)
The main character is very passionate about number sequences/accountancy.

2. Read a book with a blue cover. Post the cover.
Struck by Amanda Carlson (2/9/17)
Book cover:

4. Read a book with a title that is 9 letters long. May be more than one word.
Yes, Please by Willow Summers (27/9/17)

5. Read a book where a baby is born. BONUS: Baby on cover
Love... And Sleepless Nights by Nick Spalding (4/9/17)
Book cover: The baby is in the crib on the cover and in the book the same baby was born.

6. Read a book with a moon on the cover OR MOON in the title. Post the cover.
Wanted Undead or Alive by Natalie Severine (2/9/17)
Book cover:

8. Read a book where a character has an ocean voyage or rides in a boat. BONUS: Boat or Ship on cover
The Captain of All Pleasures by Kresley Cole (16/9/17)
Book cover:

11. Read a book set in Texas.
Boys by Scott Semegran (16/9/17)

13. Read a book where a character is forgiven.
Blast of the Dragon's Fury by L.R.W. Lee (22/9/17)

15. Read a book set in one of these states: California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York. Tell us which state!
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck (16/9/17) - Set in Salinas Valley, California.
A Hoe Lot of Trouble by Heather Webber (20/9/17) - Set in
Freedom, Ohio.

18. Read a book with a VERY colorful cover. Post the cover.
Love...Under Different Skies by Nick Spalding (8/9/17)
Book cover:

19. Read a book whose title starts with an A, B or C. BONUS: A, B, C in the title- does not have to be in order
Beauty and the Beast by May Sage (7/9/17)
Cade by Margery Scott (23/9/17)
Cursed by Stephen Leather (28/9/17)

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Melanie and Kay!

[Joann]

Finished!
Progress: 15 point


Tasks:

2. Read a book with a blue or purple cover. Post the cover.
- Gemma Halliday - 9/9/17
- Simone St James - 9/10/17
- Emily Brightwell -9/15/17 -
- Neil Gaiman - 9/25/17

5. Read a book where a baby is born. BONUS: Baby on cover
Of Bees and Mist - Erick Setiawan -9/5/17 - 1 pt
Eighth Grave After Dark - Darynda Jones - 9/7/17 - 1 pt

8. Read a book where a character has an ocean voyage or rides in a boat. BONUS: Boat or Ship on cover
A Spear of Summer Grass - Deanna Raybourn - 9/17/17 - 1 pt
Beachcombers - Nancy Thayer - 9/27/17 - 1 pt

9. Read a book set in Canada OR written by a Canadian author.
The Brutal Telling - Louise Penny - 9/19/17

10. Read a book where a character sings.
Never Fall Down - Patricia McCormick - 9/12/17

13. Read a book where a character is forgiven.
The Secret Keeper - Kate Morton - 9/15/17

15. Read a book set in one of these states: California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York. Tell us which state!
A Deadly Affection - Cuyler Overholt - 9/2/17 - set in New York -
Undercover in High Heels - Gemma Halliday - 9/21/17 - California - 1 pt
Enemy Within - Mick Bose - 9/28/17 - some in Ohio, some in New York - 1 pt
A Promise of Ruin - Cuyler Overholt - 9/30/17- set in New York - 1 pt

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Joann!

[Sandra]

ALL DONE!

Level 3: 13+ points
Points - 15

Tasks:
1. Read a book with a passionate character. Tell us what they are passionate about!
Salacious - A. Zavarelli (H - Art, h - Dance) - 9 SEPT - 1


2. Read a book with a blue or purple cover. Post the cover.
The Beast - J.R. Ward - 7 SEPT - 1


4. Read a book with a title that is 9 letters long. May be more than one word.
Burn for Me - Ilona Andrews - 8 SEPT - 1


5. Read a book where a baby is born. BONUS: Baby on cover
The Chosen - J.R. Ward - 21 SEPT - 1


6. Read a book with a moon on the cover OR MOON in the title. Post the cover.
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - J.K. Rowling - 1 SEPT - 1


7. Read a book with a breakfast word in the title. BONUS: Breakfast food on cover.
Breakfast in Bed - Robin Kaye - 3 SEPT - 1


9. Read a book set in Canada OR written by a Canadian author.
SWEAT - Deborah Bladon (Author) - 22 SEPT - 1


10. Read a book where a character sings.
Rock Addiction - Nalini Singh - 4 SEPT - 1


13. Read a book where a character is forgiven.
Armed & Dangerous - Abigail Roux - 1 SEPT - 1


15. Read a book set in one of these states: California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York. Tell us which state!
Explosive Eighteen - Janet Evanovich (New Jersey) - 2 SEPT - 1


18. Read a book with a VERY colorful cover. Post the cover.
Cream Puff Killer - Leighann Dobbs - 25 SEPT - 1


19. Read a book whose title starts with an A, B or C. BONUS: A, B, C in the title- does not have to be in order
A Scandal, a Secret, a Baby - Sharon Kendrick - 11 SEPT - 3


20. Read a book by an author with the same first or last name as any of these celebrities who were born on 9/26
Olivia Newton John, Nev Schulman, Christina Milian, Serena Williams, Ashley Elizabeth, Meghan King Edmonds
THE BILLIONAIRE'S WEDDING - Olivia Thorne - 5 SEPT - 1

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Sandra!

[JoAnne]

FINISHED
ABOUT SEPTEMBER
Duration: September 1-September 30, 2017
Level 3: 13+ points
28/13+

Tasks:
1. Read a book with a passionate character. Tell us what they are passionate about!
Hit the Spot J. Daniels 9/7/17 Jamie is passionate about surfing and Tori!

2. Read a book with a blue or purple cover. Post the cover.
Everything We Keep Kerry Lonsdale 9/1/17
The Study of Seduction Sabrina Jeffries 9/4/17
Her Last Breath Linda Castillo 9/24/17
The Dead Will Tell Linda Castillo 9/27/17

3. Read a book with SEPTEMBER in the title or series name. Tell us the series name.
Duet in September Gina Ardito 9/18/17

4. Read a book with a title that is 9 letters long. May be more than one word.
Only Yours Susan Mallery 9/2/17
Devil's Cut J.R. Ward 9/15/17

9. Read a book set in Canada OR written by a Canadian author.
BOTH Chasing Rhodes Anne Jolin 9/23/17

10. Read a book where a character sings.
Rock Addiction Nalini Singh 9/30/17

11. Read a book set in Texas.
Justice for Mackenzie Susan Stoker 9/17/17

12. Read a book with a character that is a president of some kind. Tell us what kind!
US President American Queen Sierra Simone 9/11/17

13. Read a book where a character is forgiven.
Playboy Pilot Penelope Ward 9/23/17

14. Read a book with a crafty character OR where a character uses a sewing machine. BONUS: Craft or Sewing item on cover
Sewing Machine The Time Between Karen White 9/5/17
Sadie makes quilts and wall hangings. Gone Missing Linda Castillo 9/23/17

15. Read a book set in one of these states: California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York. Tell us which state!
Ohio Sworn to Silence Linda Castillo 9/3/17
Ohio Pray for Silence Linda Castillo 9/12/17
California Trust Me Brenda Novak 9/30/17

16. Read a book with a character named Sam OR a character that is an uncle.
Sam Nauti Temptress Lora Leigh 9/9/17
BOTH The Bourbon Kings J.R. Ward 9/14/17

17. Read a book with a pirate - can be a real pirate or dressed up for a costume party. BONUS: Pirate on cover
Wicked Charms Janet Evanovich 9/20/17

18. Read a book with a VERY colorful cover. Post the cover.
Map of the Heart Susan Wiggs 9/25/17

19. Read a book whose title starts with an A, B or C. BONUS: A, B, C in the title- does not have to be in order
The Angels' Share J.R. Ward 9/15/17
Bonus Breaking Silence Linda Castillo 9/22/17

20. Read a book by an author with the same first or last name as any of these celebrities who were born on 9/26
Olivia Newton John, Nev Schulman, Christina Milian, Serena Williams, Ashley Elizabeth, Meghan King Edmonds
The Secret Life of Violet Grant Beatriz Williams 9/13/17
Dearest Rogue Elizabeth Hoyt 9/21/17

[Julie]

Just barely made it to Level 2 :)

BFTP: About September
Duration: 9/1/17 - 9/30/17
Level: 2
Books Read: 6
Total Points: 7

✔1. Read a book with a passionate character. Tell us what they are passionate about!
Manhunt by Janet Evanovich (MC is passionate about finding a husband--LOL) 9/2/17

2. Read a book with a blue or purple cover. Post the cover.

3. Read a book with SEPTEMBER in the title or series name. Tell us the series name.

4. Read a book with a title that is 9 letters long. May be more than one word.

✔5. Read a book where a baby is born. BONUS: Baby on cover
Us by David Nicholls 9/25/17

✔6. Read a book with a moon on the cover OR MOON in the title. Post the cover.
Goodnight June by Sarah Jio 9/8/17


7. Read a book with a breakfast word in the title. BONUS: Breakfast food on cover.

✔8. Read a book where a character has an ocean voyage or rides in a boat. BONUS: Boat or Ship on cover
Sail by James Patterson (Ocean voyage) 9/5/17

Deep Dish by Mary Kay Andrews (MC rides in boat) 9/14/17

9. Read a book set in Canada OR written by a Canadian author.

10. Read a book where a character sings.

11. Read a book set in Texas.

12. Read a book with a character that is a president of some kind. Tell us what kind!

✔13. Read a book where a character is forgiven.
My Not So Perfect Life by Sophie Kinsella (Cat forgives Demeter for firing her) 9/20/17

14. Read a book with a crafty character OR where a character uses a sewing machine. BONUS: Craft or Sewing item on cover

15. Read a book set in one of these states: California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York. Tell us which state!

16. Read a book with a character named Sam OR a character that is an uncle.

17. Read a book with a pirate - can be a real pirate or dressed up for a costume party. BONUS: Pirate on cover

18. Read a book with a VERY colorful cover. Post the cover.

19. Read a book whose title starts with an A, B or C. BONUS: A, B, C in the title- does not have to be in order

20. Read a book by an author with the same first or last name as any of these celebrities who were born on 9/26
Olivia Newton John, Nev Schulman, Christina Milian, Serena Williams, Ashley Elizabeth, Meghan King Edmonds

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Julie! You actually got 8 points!

1 point for the book read + 2 for the bonus!

[Julie]

JoAnne wrote: "WOOHOO Julie! You actually got 8 points!

1 point for the book read + 2 for the bonus!"

Yay me! LOL :)

[Rina]

Finished!

BFTP: ABOUT SEPTEMBER
Duration: September 1-September 30, 2017
Level 3: 13+ points
Points: 16

1 point per book read that matches a category.
Bonus= 2 points
Post the cover for the bonus!
You may use a category more than once.


Tasks:
1. Read a book with a passionate character. Tell us what they are passionate about!

2. Read a book with a blue or purple cover. Post the cover.
The Saint and the Sinner, Barbara Cartland, 16.09.2017 - 1 point


3. Read a book with SEPTEMBER in the title or series name. Tell us the series name.

4. Read a book with a title that is 9 letters long. May be more than one word.

5. Read a book where a baby is born. BONUS: Baby on cover
Und du kommst auch drin vor, Alina Bronsky, 06.09.2017 - Kim's sister is born - 1 point
Invincible Summer, Alice Adams, 13.09.2017 - Allegra is born - 1 point
Vanish: A Rizzoli & Isles Novel, Tess Gerritsen, 22.09.2017 - Regina is born - 1 point
Ghana Must Go, Taiye Selasi, 25.09.2017 - Sadie is born - 1 point

6. Read a book with a moon on the cover OR MOON in the title. Post the cover.

7. Read a book with a breakfast word in the title. BONUS: Breakfast food on cover.

✔8. Read a book where a character has an ocean voyage or rides in a boat. BONUS: Boat or Ship on cover
Three Men in a Boat, Jerome K. Jerome, 29.09.2017 - characters ride in a boat + boat on the cover - 3 points


✔9. Read a book set in Canada OR written by a Canadian author.
Omens, Kelley Armstrong, 10.09.2017 - Kelley Armstrong is Canadian. - 1 point
Visions, Kelley Armstrong, 18.09.2017 - Kelley Armstrong is Canadian. - 1 point

10. Read a book where a character sings.
The Time of Contempt, Andrzej Sapkowski, 29.09.2017 - Dandelion is a bard and sings a song to dryads. - 1 point

11. Read a book set in Texas.

12. Read a book with a character that is a president of some kind. Tell us what kind!

13. Read a book where a character is forgiven.

14. Read a book with a crafty character OR where a character uses a sewing machine. BONUS: Craft or Sewing item on cover

15. Read a book set in one of these states: California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York. Tell us which state!
The Devil Wears Prada, Lauren Weisberger, 23.09.2017 - set in New York - 1 point

16. Read a book with a character named Sam OR a character that is an uncle.

17. Read a book with a pirate - can be a real pirate or dressed up for a costume party. BONUS: Pirate on cover

18. Read a book with a VERY colorful cover. Post the cover.

19. Read a book whose title starts with an A, B or C. BONUS: A, B, C in the title- does not have to be in order
Die Buchspringer, Mechthild Gläser, 03.09.2017 - 1 point
Aschenkind: Thriller, Sofie Rathjens, 05.09.2017 - 1 point
Blutschmuck, Petra Mattfeldt, 19.09.2017 - 1 point
Boundless, Cynthia Hand, 24.09.2017 - 1 point

20. Read a book by an author with the same first or last name as any of these celebrities who were born on 9/26
Olivia Newton John, Nev Schulman, Christina Milian, Serena Williams, Ashley Elizabeth, Meghan King Edmonds

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Rina!

[Barbara ★]

Another one I totally forgot to post.

READ: 12/10

✔2. Read a book with a blue or purple cover. Post the cover.
Out of the Mist - JoAnn Ross 9/13


✔4. Read a book with a title that is 9 letters long. May be more than one word.
By a Thread - Jennifer Estep 9/11


✔6. Read a book with a moon on the cover OR MOON in the title.
Evil Harvest - Anthony Izzo 9/23


✔8. Read a book where a character has an ocean voyage or rides in a boat. BONUS: Boat or Ship on cover
Deadmen Walking - Sherrilyn Kenyon (pirates in a pirate ship) 9/4


✔15. Read a book set in one of these states: California, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York.
Fear the Darkness - Alexandra Ivy (Illinois) 9/28
The End Game - Catherine Coulter (New York/New Jersey) 9/14
Shoots to Kill - Kate Collins (Indiana) 9/7
Spellbent - Lucy Snyder (Ohio) 9/5


✔16. Read a book with a character named Sam OR a character that is an uncle.
Happy Hour at Casa Dracula - Marta Acosta 9/18


✔17. Read a book with a pirate - can be a real pirate or dressed up for a costume party. BONUS: Pirate on cover
Pirates! - Celia Rees 9/21


✔19. Read a book whose title starts with an A, B or C. BONUS: A, B, C in the title- does not have to be in order
A- Afterlight - Elle Jasper 9/6
B- Blue Hollow Falls - Donna Kauffman 9/14
C- Crimson Shore - Douglas Preston 9/19


CHALLENGE COMPLETE

[JoAnne]

WOOHOO Barbara!