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September Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

1. S for September": Standoff for love - Paty Jager
2. Birthday: Dancing in the moonlight (Colleen) - RaeAnne Thayne
3. Canada: The Case of the frozen diplomat -
4. Editor/Writer: The cat who said Cheese - Lilian Jackson Braun
5. GR Author: Hide in Plain Sight - Marta Perry
6. Blue-Collar Worker:
7. Spain:
8. Animal on Book Cover:
9. Historical Fiction/Romance: TBD
10.Group Shelf: Halfway to the Grave - Jeaniene Frost
















1. September: Sunshine, Sex and Sunflowers by Carol Lynne
2. Birthday: Cattle Valley Mistletoe by Carol Lynne (Brenda)
3. Geography: The Painted House by Drew Zachary (Nova Scotia)
5. Read a book written by a GR author: The Curtis Reincarnation by Zathyn Priest
7. National Hispanic Heritage Month: Tripwire by Sean Michael (South America)
8. World Animal Remembrance Month: Where Flows the Water by Sean Michael

9. Explore a Genre: Historical Fiction: Bound to Him by Ava March (London, England in the year 1822)

2. Birthday- Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris(Colleen)
3. Geography Canada- Star Light, Star Bright by Naomi Horton
4. Editor/Writer- The Mark by Jason Pinter
5. GR Author- Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
6. Labor Day- Club Dead by Charlaine Harris
7. National Hispanic Heritage Month- Delia's Gift by V.C. Andrews
8. World Animal Remembrance- Fools Rush In by Kristan Higgins
9.
10. Group bookshelf- The Host by Stephenie Meyer
Oops that is what I get for being new, I posted my list originally under the wrong topic. Sorry!!
1. title starts with S - Stray by Rachel Vincent
2.Sept Bday shelf - Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione (Jael) 9/4
3. Canada - Blood Price by Tanya Huff (Canadian author)
4. Character in writing field - The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde (hero is a Special Operative in Literary Detection)
5.GR author - As Shadows Fade by Colleen Gleason 9/2
6. blue-collar worker - Moon Called by Patricia Briggs (heroine is a mechanic)
7. hispanic - Wraith by Phaedra Weldon (heroine is 1/2 Latina)
8. animal on cover - Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins (bird)
9.historical - When Twilight Burns by Colleen Gleason 9/1
10. Group's Bookshelf - Edge Of Hunger by Rhyannon Byrd
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3. Canada - Blood Price by Tanya Huff (Canadian author)
4. Character in writing field - The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde (hero is a Special Operative in Literary Detection)
5.
6. blue-collar worker - Moon Called by Patricia Briggs (heroine is a mechanic)
7. hispanic - Wraith by Phaedra Weldon (heroine is 1/2 Latina)
8. animal on cover - Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins (bird)
9.
10. Group's Bookshelf - Edge Of Hunger by Rhyannon Byrd

2. September Bday Shelf: TBD
3. Canada: TBD
4. Character in writing field:
5. GR author:
6. Blue collar worker: TBD
7. Hispanic: TBD
8. Animal on the Cover: TBD
9. Historical: TBD
10. Pick it for me: Life Expectancy by Dean Koontz
3/10

1. "S" -
2. B-day (Annie) - Epiphany by Rita Herron et al.
3. Canada -
4. Sex-blogger - Beyond Seduction by Kathleen O'Reilly
5. GR author -
6. Labor Day -
7. Hispanic - My Spy by Marie Ferrarella
8. Animal on cover - Ghost Horse by Patricia Rosemoor
9. Historical fiction - The Concubine by Jade Lee
10. Group's Bookshelf -

2. Birthday: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time, Haddon, Mark(Jael)
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Canada: Murder My Suite, Daheim, M.
4. Editors and Writers Month: Censoring an Iranian Love Story
5. Read a book written by a GR author.:Vanished by Joseph Finder
6. Labor Day: Empire Falls, Richard Russo
8. World Animal Remembrance Month: The Phoenix Solution, Bugliosi, Vincent
9. Explore a Genre: Historical Fiction: The Heretics Daughter, Kathleen Kent
10. Group Bookshelf: Flirting With Danger, Enoch Suzanne

1. S for September - Scent of Darkness
2. September B'Day - Minion (Toni)
3. Canada - Bitten
4. Editors & Writers -
5. GR author - Mona Lisa Blossoming
6. Labour Day -
8. Animal cover - Shadow of the Moon
10. Group's bookshelf - Lover Eternal











1.
2. B-Day Shelf: Toni: Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb
3. Canada: A Lady's Secret by Jo Beverley
4. Character in writing field: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
5.
6. Blue-Collar Worker: Seaview Inn by Sherryl Woods
7. Hispanic: A Gift of Hope The Tony Melendez Story by Tony Melendez
8. Animal on Cover: Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan
9. Historical Fiction: American Frontier: Ride The Fire by Pamela Clare
10. Group's Bookshelf: The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

2. Birthday- Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris(Colleen)
3. Geography Canada- Star Light, Star Bright by Naomi Horton
4. Editor/Writer- The Mark by Jason Pinter
5.
6. Labor Day- Club Dead by Charlaine Harris
7. National Hispanic Heritage Month- Delia's Gift by V.C. Andrews
8. World Animal Remembrance- Fools Rush In by Kristan Higgins
9.
10. Group bookshelf- The Host by Stephenie Meyer

2. Birthday: Read a book from a September B-day celebrant.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Canada
4. Editors and Writers Month: Read a book where a character is in the writing field (author, writer, journalist, publisher, editor, etc)
5. Read a book written by a GR author. (This has been requested several times so I thought I’ll bring this category back) When done, send a brief pm of appreciation to the writer.
6. Labor Day: Read a book where a character is a blue-collar worker.
7. National Hispanic Heritage Month: Read a book that focuses on the Hispanic culture, written by a Hispanic author, that has a Hispanic main character or set either in Spain or South America.
8. World Animal Remembrance Month: Cover Search- Read a book with an animal on its cover.
9. Explore a Genre: Historical Fiction (not limited to Historical Romance) Read a book that takes place in some notable period of history
10. Read a book from our Group’s Bookshelf or if you joined the Pick-it-for-Me Challenge, your recommended book.



3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Canada: Murder My Suite, Daheim, M.
4. Editors and Writers Month: Censoring an Iranian Love Story
5. Read a book written by a GR author.:Vanished by Joseph Finder
6. Labor Day: LA Requim, Robert Crais (main character a PI)
8. World Animal Remembrance Month: The Phoenix Solution, Bugliosi, Vincent
9. Explore a Genre: Historical Fiction: The Heretics Daughter, Kathleen Kent
10. Group Bookshelf: Flirting With Danger, Enoch Suzanne

Update as of 09.06.09:
6/8 completed
1.
2.
3.
4. Editors and Writers Month:
5.
6.
7. National Hispanic Heritage Month:
8.
9. Historical Fiction: Innocent Traitor: A Novel Of Lady Jane Grey by Alison Weir
10.Pick-it-for-Me: The Luxe by Anna Godbersen

So far we have 32 participants.
Sallie
Kasia
Lori - 3 books read
Mel - 2 books read
Lindy-Lane
Erin - 3 books read
Shanna
southpaw285 - 3 books read
Nikki - 2 books read
Melissa - 1 book read
Toni
Barbara
Sharon
Yz
BJ Rose - 2 books read
Brenda (b) - 1 book read
LibraryLass - 2 books read
Alathea - 5 books read
Brandy
Jan - 3 books read
Kenjii
Annvelwis - 1 book read
Julie (Mom2lnb)
The following have signed up since the last update:
Lu
Jane - 2 books read
Amanda
Amy
Shannon - 1 book read
Shazzy
Michelle - 3 books read
Annie
Emily - 3 books read
Group's running total: 37 books read.
No participants have completed all ten categories yet.
Signing up will remain open throughout the entire month.
Note: For ease of tracking, please repost your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best.
Also, if you haven't posted your challenge books in the group's bookshelf, please feel free to do so.
Next update will be September 11.
Happy reading, everyone!

1. "S" book - Skin Trade by Laurell K. Hamilton
2. B-day Book - Chesapeake Blue by Nora Roberts (Brenda's bookshelf)
3. Geography (Canada) - Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong
4. Editor/Writer - Succubus On Top by Richelle Meade (Seth is a writer)
5. GR Author - Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione
6. Blue-Collar - Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs (Mercy is a mechanic)
7. Hispanic - Of Love and Shadows by Isabel Allende
8. Cover Hunt (Animal) -
9. Historical Fiction: A Passion for Him by Sylvia Day
10. Pick-It-For-Me book: I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak (chosen by Annie)

1. “S” title...
2. September B'day shelf...
3. Canadian author, character or setting...
4. Theme - writing...
5. GR author...
6. Character - blue collar worker...
7. Hispanic author, character or setting...
8. Cover - animal...
9. Explore-a-Genre - Historical...
10. Pick-it-for-Me Challenge...




4/10

1. Starts with "S" - Salvation in Death - J.D. Robb
5. GR author - The Graveyard Book - Neil Gaiman
6. Blue Collar worker - Everyday Average Jones - Suzanne Brockmann
8. Animal on cover - Moo - Jane Smiley
9. Historical Fiction -












1. September: Sunshine, Sex and Sunflowers by Carol Lynne
2. Birthday: Cattle Valley Mistletoe by Carol Lynne (Brenda)
3. Geography: The Painted House by Drew Zachary (Nova Scotia)
7. National Hispanic Heritage Month: Tripwire by Sean Michael (South America)
8. World Animal Remembrance Month: Where Flows the Water by Sean Michael

9. Explore a Genre: Historical Fiction: Bound to Him by Ava March (London, England in the year 1822)




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2. B-Day Shelf: Toni: Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb
3. Canada: A Lady's Secret by Jo Beverley
4. Character in writing field: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
5.
6. Blue-Collar Worker: Seaview Inn by Sherryl Woods
7. Hispanic: A Gift of Hope The Tony Melendez Story by Tony Melendez
8. Animal on Cover: Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan
9.
10. Group's Bookshelf: The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

2. Sept. birthday - Jacob - Jacquelyn Frank (Jael)
3. Canada -
4.
5. GR author - Redemption Alley - Lilith Saintcrow
6. Blue collar -
7.
8.

9. Historical -
10. Group's bookshelf - Scent of Darkness - Christina Dodd
1. title starts with S - Stray by Rachel Vincent
2.Sept Bday shelf - Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione (Jael) 9/4
3. Canada - Blood Price by Tanya Huff (Canadian author)
4. Character in writing field - The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde (hero is a Special Operative in Literary Detection)
5.GR author - As Shadows Fade by Colleen Gleason 9/2
6. blue-collar worker - Moon Called by Patricia Briggs (heroine is a mechanic)
7. hispanic - Wraith by Phaedra Weldon (heroine is 1/2 Latina)
8.animal on cover - Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins (bird) 9/9
9.historical - When Twilight Burns by Colleen Gleason 9/1
10.Group's Bookshelf - Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh 9/8
2.
3. Canada - Blood Price by Tanya Huff (Canadian author)
4. Character in writing field - The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde (hero is a Special Operative in Literary Detection)
5.
6. blue-collar worker - Moon Called by Patricia Briggs (heroine is a mechanic)
7. hispanic - Wraith by Phaedra Weldon (heroine is 1/2 Latina)
8.
9.
10.

2.
3. Geography Canada- Star Light, Star Bright by Naomi Horton
4. Editor/Writer- The Mark by Jason Pinter
5.
6. Labor Day- Club Dead by Charlaine Harris
7. National Hispanic Heritage Month- Delia's Gift by V.C. Andrews
8. World Animal Remembrance- Fools Rush In by Kristan Higgins
9.
10. Group bookshelf- The Host by Stephenie Meyer

1. September: Read a book which title starts with "S"
Completed 1/10


2. Birthday: Read a book from a September B-day celebrant.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Canada
4. Editors and Writers Month: Read a book where a character is in the writing field (author, writer, journalist, publisher, editor, etc)
5. Read a book written by a GR author. (This has been requested several times so I thought I’ll bring this category back) When done, send a brief pm of appreciation to the writer.
6. Labor Day: Read a book where a character is a blue-collar worker.
7. National Hispanic Heritage Month: Read a book that focuses on the Hispanic culture, written by a Hispanic author, that has a Hispanic main character or set either in Spain or South America.
8. World Animal Remembrance Month: Cover Search- Read a book with an animal on its cover.
9. Explore a Genre: Historical Fiction (not limited to Historical Romance) Read a book that takes place in some notable period of history
10. Read a book from our Group’s Bookshelf or if you joined the Pick-it-for-Me Challenge, your recommended book.




2. September Bday Shelf: TBD
3. Canada: TBD
4. Character in writing field:
5. GR author:
6. Blue collar worker: TBD
7. Hispanic: TBD
8. Animal on the Cover: TBD
9. Historical: TBD
10. Pick it for me:
4/10

2. September B'Day - Minion (Toni)
3. Canada - Bitten
4. Editors & Writers -
5. GR author - Mona Lisa Blossoming
6. Labour Day -
8. Animal cover - Shadow of the Moon
10. Group's bookshelf - Lover Eternal









3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Canada: Murder My Suite, Daheim, M.
4. Editors and Writers Month: Censoring an Iranian Love Story
5. Read a book written by a GR author.:Vanished by Joseph Finder
8. World Animal Remembrance Month: The Help
9. Explore a Genre: Historical Fiction: The Heretics Daughter, Kathleen Kent
10. Group Bookshelf: Flirting With Danger, Enoch Suzanne

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1. September: Read a book which title starts with “S”
Succubus On Top by Richelle Mead
2. Birthday: Read a book from a September B-day celebrant.
Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Canada
4. Editors and Writers Month: Read a book where a character is in the writing field
5. Read a book written by a GR author.
Evermore by Alyson Noel
6. Labor Day: Read a book where a character is a blue-collar worker.
Crazy For You by Jennifer Crusie
7. National Hispanic Heritage Month: Read a book that focuses on the Hispanic culture, written by a Hispanic author, that has a Hispanic main character or set either in Spain or South America.
8. World Animal Remembrance Month: Cover Search- Read a book with an animal on its cover.
Love Bites by Lynsay Sands
9. Explore a Genre: Historical Fiction (not limited to Historical Romance) Read a book that takes place in some notable period of history
After the Kiss by Suzanne Enoch
10. Pick-it-for-Me Challenge.
Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz (Tammy's recommendation)

1. "S" -
2. B-day (Annie) -
3. Canada -
4. Sex-blogger -
5. GR author -
6. Labor Day -
7. Hispanic -
8. Animal on cover -
9. Historical fiction -
10. Group's Bookshelf -











2. September B'Day - Minion (Toni)
3. Canada - Bitten
4. Editors & Writers - Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian (Heroine is a journalist)
5. GR author - Mona Lisa Blossoming
6. Labour Day -
8. Animal cover - Shadow of the Moon
10. Group's bookshelf - Lover Eternal










1. Starts with S: Summon the Keeper by Tanya Huff
2. Sept B-Day (Jael): Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
4. Bookstore owner: Tall, Dark & Dead by Tate Hallaway
5. GoodReads author: My Fair Godmother by Janette Rallison
7. Hispanic: City of the Beasts by Isabel Allende
8. Animal cover: Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs
9. Historical: Water Song A Retelling of "The Frog Prince" by Suzanne Weyn
10. Pick-it-for-me: It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

read 6 / 10 as of September 12th
1. Storm Born by Richelle Mead
3. Exit Strategy by Kelley Armstrong
5. The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
6. Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
8. The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs
9. Chasing Midnight by Susan Krinard
10. In the Blood by Adrian Phoenix
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So far we have 33 participants.
Sallie
Kasia
Lori - 4 books read
Mel - 3 books read
Lindy-Lane
Erin - 4 books read
Shanna
southpaw285 - 4 books read
Nikki - 3 books read
Melissa - 2 books read
Toni - 1 book read
Barbara
Sharon
Yz - 1 book read
BJ Rose - 3 books read
Brenda (b) - 4 books read
LibraryLass - 4 books read
Alathea - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Brandy
Jan - 5 books read
Kenjii
Annvelwis - 3 books read
Julie (Mom2lnb) - 1 book read
Lu
Jane - 2 books read
Amanda
Amy
Shannon - 1 book read
Shazzy
Michelle - 4 books read
Annie
Emily - 4 books read
The following have signed up since the last update:
Laura - 3 books read
Group's running total: 66 books read.
We have had one participant complete all ten categories.
Signing up will remain open throughout the entire month.
Note: For ease of tracking, please repost your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best.
Also, if you haven't posted your challenge books in the group's bookshelf, please feel free to do so.
Next update will be September 16.
Happy reading, everyone!

1. September: Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
2. Birthday:
3. Geography: Breath of Fire by Tammy Kane (Canadian Author)
4. Editors and Writers Month: Succubus Heat by Richelle Mead
5. Read a book written by a GR author: Ink Exchange by Melissa Marr
6. Labor Day:
7. National Hispanic Heritage Month: Silence by Shusaku Endo (if Portuguese characters are allowed)
8. World Animal Remembrance Month: The Hob's Bargain by Patricia Briggs
9. Explore a Genre - Historical Fiction: The Calligrapher's Daughter by Eugenia Kim
10. Book from our Group’s Bookshelf: The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
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7/10
1. "S" Title -
2. B-Day Shelf - James Potter and the Hall of Elders' Crossing by G. Norman Lippert (Toni's shelf)
3. Canada -
4. Writer -
5. GR author -
6. Blue-collar -
7. Hispanic -
8. Cover Search: Animal - Do Penguins Have Knees? An Imponderables' Book by David Feldman

9. Historical -
10. Group's shelf -

1. “S” title...
2. September B'day shelf...
3. Canadian author, character or setting...
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4. Theme - writing...
5. GR author...
6. Character - blue collar worker...
7. Hispanic author, character or setting...
8. Cover - animal...
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9. Explore-a-Genre - Historical...
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10. Pick-it-for-Me Challenge...







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1. September: Read a book which title starts with “S”
2. Birthday: Read a book from a September B-day celebrant.
Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Canada
4. Editors and Writers Month: Read a book where a character is in the writing field
5. Read a book written by a GR author.
Evermore by Alyson Noel
6. Labor Day: Read a book where a character is a blue-collar worker.
7. National Hispanic Heritage Month: Read a book that focuses on the Hispanic culture, written by a Hispanic author, that has a Hispanic main character or set either in Spain or South America.
8. World Animal Remembrance Month: Cover Search- Read a book with an animal on its cover.
9. Explore a Genre: Historical Fiction (not limited to Historical Romance) Read a book that takes place in some notable period of history
After the Kiss by Suzanne Enoch
10. Pick-it-for-Me Challenge.
Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz (Tammy's recommendation)





1.
2. B-Day Shelf: Toni: Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb
3. Canada: A Lady's Secret by Jo Beverley
4. Character in writing field: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
5.
6. Blue-Collar Worker: Seaview Inn by Sherryl Woods
7.
8. Animal on Cover: Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan
9.
10. Group's Bookshelf: The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

2. September Bday Shelf: TBD
3. Canada: TBD
4. Character in writing field:
5. GR author:
6. Blue collar worker: TBD
7. Hispanic:
8. Animal on the Cover: TBD
9. Historical: TBD
10. Pick it for me:
5/10

2.
3. Geography Canada- Star Light, Star Bright by Naomi Horton
4. Editor/Writer- The Mark by Jason Pinter
5.
6. Labor Day- Club Dead by Charlaine Harris
7.
8. World Animal Remembrance- Fools Rush In by Kristan Higgins
9.
10. Group bookshelf- The Host by Stephenie Meyer











1. September: Sunshine, Sex and Sunflowers by Carol Lynne
2. Birthday: Cattle Valley Mistletoe by Carol Lynne (Brenda)
7. National Hispanic Heritage Month: Tripwire by Sean Michael (South America)
8. World Animal Remembrance Month: Where Flows the Water by Sean Michael


Update as of 09.14.09:
6/8 completed
1.
2.
3.
4. Editors and Writers Month:
5.
6.
7. National Hispanic Heritage Month:
8.
9. Historical Fiction: Innocent Traitor: A Novel Of Lady Jane Grey by Alison Weir
10.Pick-it-for-Me: The Luxe by Anna Godbersen






1.
2. B-Day Shelf: Toni: Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb
3. Canada: A Lady's Secret by Jo Beverley
4. Character in writing field: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
5.
6. Blue-Collar Worker: Paradise Valley by Robyn Carr
7.
8. Animal on Cover: Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan
9.
10.

1. Starts with S:
The spy who came for Christmas by David Morrell. 14 Sept.
2. Sept B-Day (Jael): Magic bites by Ilona Andrews. 12 Sept.
3. Canada: The blue castle by LM Montgomery.
4. Journalist: The secret life of Lady Gabriella by Liz Fielding.
5. GoodReads author: TBD
6. Blue Collar: TBD
7. Hispanic: Sam's creed by Sarah McCarty. 9 Sept.
8. Animal cover: TBD
9. Historical: Goodnight, Mister Tom by Michelle Magorian. 9 Sept.
10. Pick-it-for-me: Duke of shadows by Meredith Duran.

2. Sept. birthday - Jacob - Jacquelyn Frank (Jael)
3. Canada -
4.
5. GR author - Redemption Alley - Lilith Saintcrow
6. Blue collar -
7.
8.

9. Historical -
10. Group's bookshelf - Scent of Darkness - Christina Dodd
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Melissa Marr (other topics)Tammy Kane (other topics)
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1. September: Read a book which title starts with “S”
Succubus On Top by Richelle Mead
2. Birthday: Read a book from a September B-day celebrant.
Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Canada
Industrial Magic by Kelley Armstrong
4. Editors and Writers Month: Read a book where a character is in the writing field
Extreme Exposure by Pamela Clare
5. Read a book written by a GR author.
Evermore by Alyson Noel
6. Labor Day: Read a book where a character is a blue-collar worker.
Crazy For You by Jennifer Crusie
7. National Hispanic Heritage Month: Read a book that focuses on the Hispanic culture, written by a Hispanic author, that has a Hispanic main character or set either in Spain or South America.
Force of Nature by Suzanne Brockmann04-09 (I'm stretching it: Ric Alvarado is of Cuban descent, but he's American)8. World Animal Remembrance Month: Cover Search- Read a book with an animal on its cover.
Love Bites by Lynsay Sands
9. Explore a Genre: Historical Fiction (not limited to Historical Romance) Read a book that takes place in some notable period of history
After the Kiss by Suzanne Enoch
10. Pick-it-for-Me Challenge.
Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz (Tammy's recommendation)