2014 October Monthly Challenge - Participant Thread

[Lacy]

Thanks! I skipped a couple months and I missed it!

[Zara's Retreat]

Lacy wrote: "Thanks! I skipped a couple months and I missed it!"

welcome back. hopefully you'll have some fun this time around

[Cheryl]

I'm in

8/10

1.'O' is October: Justin by Kirsten Osbourne 10/31/14

2. Member of the Month - Hina: Sweet Caroline 10/1/14

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Read one book written by Susan Elizabeth Phillips or any author with her first or last name. Dragon Heart by Susan Arden 10/11/14

4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month):
Read a book whose title, cover or blurb leaves a smile on your face.

5. Poetry Day (2nd October): Romantic cover: Sandcastle Kisses

6. Cat Day (29th October): Her Purrfect Match 10/25/14

7. Sourest Day (25th October): Alex 10/28/14 (hero is an ass in first quarter of book and then goes back near end of book

8. It's My Party Day (11th October):
Read a book that's fun in some way.

9. World Pasta Day (25th October): Red Cover: Play

10. Reader's Choice: Locke 10/5/14

[Maggie]

2014 October Monthly Challenge
10/1 - 10/31
Done: 0/10


1.'O' is October: One Night in the Outlaw's Bed
2. Member of the Month - Hina: Friends Without Benefits
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Elizabeth Phillips: Heroes Are My Weakness
4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): Scandal And The Duchess
5. Poetry Day (2nd October): The Wicked Wallflower
6. Cat Day (29th October): Tall, Dark & Dead
7. Sourest Day (25th October): Mockingjay
8. It's My Party Day (11th October): Better Homes and Hauntings
9. World Pasta Day (25th October): Warm Bodies
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

To Read:


Finished:

[Erin]

I'm in for 3!

[Tina Theresa]

Challenge Duration: October 1st to October 31st, 2014
9/10

1.'O' is October: One Man's Art 10/13
2. Member of the Month - Hina: Creed 10/6
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Kiss an Angel 10/8
4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): Devil's Game 10/16
5. Poetry Day (2nd October): The Marquess of Cake 10/2
6. Cat Day (29th October): Then Came You 10/17
7. Sourest Day (25th October): Hell Bent
8. It's My Party Day (11th October): All The Possibilities 10/18
9. World Pasta Day (25th October): Bitten 10/7
10. Reader's Choice: Life in a Jar: The Irena Sendler Project 10/6

[Zara's Retreat]

welcome everybody

[☀Rachael☀]

October Monthly Challenge

1.'O' is October: Outlander ---- Diana Gabaldon
2. Member of the Month - Hina: The Iron Hunt ---- Marjorie M. Liu
3. Featured Author Challenge - Skin Game ---- Jim Butcher
4. World Smile Day: Ghost Seer ---- Robin T. Owens
5. Poetry Day: Darkling ---- Yasmine Galenorn
6. Cat Day: Dragon Wytch ----Yasmine Galenorn
7. Sourest Day: Dragon Bound ---- Thea Harrison
8. It's My Party Day: The Taste of Night ---- Vicki Pettersson
9. World Pasta Day: Mortal Danger ---- Ann Aguirre
10. Reader's Choice: Kill the dead ---- Richard Kadrey

10/10

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

2014 October Monthly Challenge

1.'O' is October: One Wore Blue, heather graham

2. Member of the Month - Hina: T is for Trespass, sue grafton

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Nobody's Baby But Mine, susan elizabeth phillips

4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): A Werewolf in Manhattan, vickie lewis thompson

5. Poetry Day (2nd October): Moonlight Cove, sherryl woods

6. Cat Day (29th October): Laced with Magic, barbara bretton

7. Sourest Day (25th October): Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, j.k. rowling...finished~10.19.2014

8. It's My Party Day (11th October): Vampires Are Forever, lynsay sands

9. World Pasta Day (25th October): A Lady Never Lies, juliana gray

10. Reader's Choice: Magic Breaks, ilona andrews

[Penney]

My tentative list...

2014 October Monthly Challenge
Duration: Oct 1 ~ Oct 31
0/10 Read

1. 'O' is For..: Promised by Jodi Ellen Malpas
2. Hi Hina!: Shame on You by Tara Sivec
3. Featured Author, SEP: Heroes Are My Weakness by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
4. World Smile Day: Lumberjack in Love by Penny Watson
5. Poetry Day: Rock Chick Redemption by Kristen Ashley
6. Cat Day: Rusty Nailed by Alice Clayton
7. Sourest Day: The Shadow and the Star by Laura Kinsale
8. It's My Party: Pia Saves the Day by Thea Harrison
9. World Pasta Day: Finders Keepers by Linnea Sinclair
10. Reader's Choice: Deadly Heat by Cynthia Eden

[Lacy]

0/3 or 5

1.'O' is October:
2. Member of the Month - Hina: The Bride
3. FAC - Susan Elizabeth Phillips: Heroes Are My Weakness
4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month):
5. Poetry Day (2nd October):
6. Cat Day (29th October):
7. Sourest Day (25th October): The Witch With No Name
8. It's My Party Day (11th October):
9. World Pasta Day (25th October): Twilight
10. Reader's Choice:

[LaurLa]

October 2014 RRRC Monthly Challenge
0 of 10

1. 'O' is October:
-- Once in a Lifetime – Jill Shavis

2. Member of the Month - Hina:
-- His Witness to Evil – Autumn Jordon (pub June 2010)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Elizabeth Phillips:
-- Heroes Are My Weakness – Susan Elizabeth Phillips

4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month):
-- The Cop Who Stole Christmas – Christie Craig (anything by her makes me smile)

5. Poetry Day (2nd October):
-- The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie – Jennifer Ashley (H has to prove his love)

6. Cat Day (29th October):
-- Drastic Measures – Bobby Hutchinson (a cat is in the story)

7. Sourest Day (25th October):
-- Ricochet – Skye Jordan (H is dealing with PTSD)

8. It's My Party Day (11th October):
-- The Right Choice – Carly Phillips (falling in love with fiancee’s brother o_O)

9. Ask World Pasta Day (25th October):
-- Hot Under Pressure – Lousia Edwards (H and h are chefs)

10. Reader's Choice:
-- Time for Love – Marie Force

[Zara's Retreat]

welcome to all new participants. Good luck.

[Lindy]

I will try it again

[Poongothai]

Duration: October 1st to October 31st, 2014

1.'O' is October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
ஒரு மனிதன் ஒரு வீடு ஒரு உலகம் oru manidhan oru vidu oru ulagam Oct 31

2. Member of the Month - Hina: Hina has been a member of the RRRC since June 2010. Here is the link to Hina's shelves Please read a book from any of Hina's shelves or a book published in 2010 or June of any year.
Oct 23

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Read one book written by Susan Elizabeth Phillips or any author with her first or last name. Link to Susan Elizabeth Phillips's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8...
Oct 24

4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): Read a book whose title, cover or blurb leaves a smile on your face.
Oct 21

5. Poetry Day (2nd October): Read a book of poetry or a book written in the style of poetry. Or Read a book with a romantic cover or has a MC that is trying to 'court' or 'woo' someone.

6. Cat Day (29th October): Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story (all types of cats acceptable). Or read a book with the word 'cat' found in the title/subtitle/series/author name. i.e. 'Catch Me If You Can'.
Oct 13

7. Sourest Day (25th October): Read a book that has been banned, or a book with a character that has a cranky disposition, or needs an attitude adjustment.
Oct 9

8. It's My Party Day (11th October): Read a book that's fun in some way.
Oct 5

9. World Pasta Day (25th October): Read a book by an Italian author, or a book with an Italian setting or an Italian character. Or read a book with a cover that has either red, white or green on it (the colors of the Italian flag) or a book with a chef.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Oct 18

[Julianna]

Count me in for 5 this time.

[Laila Jane]

***COMPLETE***


Goal: 5/5

✓4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month)
Read a book whose title, cover or blurb leaves a smile on your face
      Isla and the Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins (10/02/14)

✓5. Poetry Day (2nd October)
Read a book of poetry or a book written in the style of poetry
Or read a book with a romantic cover
Or has a MC that is trying to 'court' or 'woo' someone
      The Certainty of Violet & Luke by Jessica Sorensen (10/15/14)

✓7. Sourest Day (25th October)
Read a book that has been banned
Or a book with a character that has a cranky disposition
Or needs an attitude adjustment
      Lead by Kylie Scott (10/11/12)

✓9. World Pasta Day (25th October)
Read a book by an Italian author
Or a book with an Italian setting or an Italian character.
Or read a book with a cover that has either red, white, or green on it
Or a book with a chef
      Empress of the Seven Hills by Kate Quinn (10/09/14)

✓10. Reader's Choice
Read any book of your choice
      Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald by Therese Anne Fowler (10/06/14)

[BJ Rose]

Got most of my list…

RRRC Monthly Challenge
October 1-31, 2014

0/8

1. Starts with 'O': Once More, My Darling Rogue by Lorraine Heath
2. Member: Hina: 2012: Instant Temptation by Jill Shalvis
3. FAC: Susan Elizabeth Phillips: Lady Be Good
4. World Smile Day: cover leaves a smile on my face: by Janet Chapman
5. Poetry Day: Romantic Cover: by Mary Balogh
6. Cat Day: 'cat' found in author's name: CATherine Coulter: Split Second
7. SKIP
8. It's My Party Day: book is fun in some way: Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind by Ann B. Ross
9. World Pasta Day: Red on Cover: by Jillian Hunter
10. Reader's Choice: TBD

[Zara's Retreat]

welcome Lindy, Poongothai, Julianna, Laila Jane & BJ Rose. Good luck.

[Kesha]

2014 October Monthly Challenge
0/5 Read

1. O for October:
3. FAC SEP:
6. Cat Day:
9. Pasta Day (Green on cover):10. Reader's Choice:

[Zara's Retreat]

welcome Kesha. Good luck

[Rissa]

Romance Readers Reading Challenges - 2014 October Monthly Challenge 2/10 read

1.'O' is October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'. First Time finished 10/1/2014

2. Member of the Month - Hina: Hina has been a member of the RRRC since June 2010. Here is the link to Hina's shelves Please read a book from any of Hina's shelves or a book published in 2010 or June of any year . Worth the Wait

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Read one book written by Susan Elizabeth Phillips or any author with her first or last name. Link to Susan Elizabeth Phillips's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8...

Fun Facts about Susan -
* Susan Phillips lives in Chicago, Illinois
* She published her first book under the name 'Justine Cole' in 1983
* She writes Contemporary Romance with a sport bias
* Susan was inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame in 2001

So you may also read a book set in Chicago or Illinois, or by an author who is from Chicago or Illinois . You can also read any book published in 1983, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has been inducted in the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame or a book with a sporting romance bias. Thaw finished 10/1/2014

4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): Read a book whose title, cover or blurb leaves a smile on your face . Caught!

5. Poetry Day (2nd October): Read a book of poetry or a book written in the style of poetry. Or Read a book with a romantic cover or has a MC that is trying to 'court' or 'woo' someone . The Trouble With Elves

6. Cat Day (29th October): Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story (all types of cats acceptable) . Or read a book with the word 'cat' found in the title/subtitle/series/author name. i.e. 'Catch Me If You Can'. Speechless

7. Sourest Day (25th October): Read a book that has been banned, or a book with a character that has a cranky disposition, or needs an attitude adjustment . The Half of Us

8. It's My Party Day (11th October): Read a book that's fun in some way . Fun and Games With Rudolph

9. World Pasta Day (25th October): Read a book by an Italian author, or a book with an Italian setting or an Italian character. Or read a book with a cover that has either red, white or green on it (the colors of the Italian flag) or a book with a chef. A Christmas Memory

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice . Think of England

[Zara's Retreat]

welcome Rissa and good luck

[Rissa]

Zara wrote: "welcome Rissa and good luck"

Thanks Zara! :)

[Ethel]

RRRC Monthly Challenge - October

1/10 read

[1.10.] 9. World Pasta Day (25th October):Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl

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1.'O' is October: The Other F-Word by M.K. Schiller

2. Member of the Month - Hina: The Good, the Bad, and the Undead by Kim Harrison

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Elizabeth Phillips: The Infamous Ellen James by N.A. Alcorn

4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): Soulless by Gail Carriger

5. Poetry Day (2nd October): Fighting Destiny by Amelia Hutchins

6. Cat Day (29th October): River Marked by Patricia Briggs

7. Sourest Day (25th October): Read a book that has been banned, or a book with a character that has a cranky disposition, or needs an attitude adjustment.

8. It's My Party Day (11th October): Start Me Up by Victoria Dahl

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10. Reader's Choice: Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh

[Zara's Retreat]

welcome Ethel and good luck

[Fran, Moderator]

2014 October Monthly Challenge

2/5 Read


1.'O' is October: Game On by Olley White
2. Member of the Month - Hina:Enemies on Tap
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author -Contemporary Romance-Kiss a Girl in the Rain 10/2 (3*)
4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): A Little Something Different
5. Poetry Day (2nd October):Romantic Cover- Keeping Her
6. Cat Day (29th October): Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story (all types of cats acceptable). Or read a book with the word 'cat' found in the title/subtitle/series/author name. i.e. 'Catch Me If You Can'.
7. Sourest Day (25th October):needs an attitude adjustment- Getting Dirty 10/1 (4*)
8. It's My Party Day (11th October):500 Kisses to Steal a Heart
9. World Pasta Day (25th October): Read a book by an Italian author, or a book with an Italian setting or an Italian character. Or read a book with a cover that has either red, white or green on it (the colors of the Italian flag) or a book with a chef.
10. Reader's Choice: Night of Cake & Puppets

[Jojo]

2014 October Monthly Challenge

1/10

1.'O' is October Finding Sarah by Terry Odell
2. Member of the Month - Hina: After the Storm by Maya Banks
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Heroes Are My Weakness by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): Pink Jinx by Sandra Hill
5. Poetry Day (2nd October): Read a book of poetry or a book written in the style of poetry. Or Read a book with a romantic cover or has a MC that is trying to 'court' or 'woo' someone.
6. Cat Day (29th October): Geek with the Cat Tattoo by Theresa Weir
✓ 7. Sourest Day (25th October): Turbulence by Lyn Gala - 01/10/14 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
8. It's My Party Day (11th October): Read a book that's fun in some way.
9. World Pasta Day (25th October): Playing to Win by Jaci Burton
10. Reader's Choice: Watch Your Back by Karen Rose

[Katie]

1/10 read


1. O is for October: Open Season - 10/2, 4 stars
2. Member of the Month: Beautiful Bastard
3. Susan Elizabeth Phillips: Rock Hard
4. World Smile Day: The Defiant Hero
5. Poetry Day: Seeking Philbert Woodbead
6. Cat Day: One Foot in the Grave
7. Sourest Day: To Tame a Dangerous Lord
8. It's My Party Day: Feral Sins
9. World Pasta Day: Raw Footage
10. Reader's Choice: Moon Called

[Netanella]

RRRC 2014 October Monthly Challenge

Duration: October 1 - 31, 2014
Books Read: 2/10

1.'O' is October:
Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
✔ 2. Member of the Month - Hina:
A SEAL's Surrender by Tawny Weber - 10.02.2014 (★★)
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Elizabeth Phillips:
Susan Phillips lives in Chicago, so read a book set in Chicago: White Night by Jim Butcher
4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month):
Read a book whose title, cover or blurb leaves a smile on your face.
✔ 5. Poetry Day (2nd October):
Read a book with a romantic cover or has a MC that is trying to 'court' or 'woo' someone: Prince of Spies by Bianca D'Arc - 10.01.2014 (★★★)
6. Cat Day (29th October):
Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story (all types of cats acceptable). Or read a book with the word 'cat' found in the title/subtitle/series/author name. i.e. 'Catch Me If You Can'.
7. Sourest Day (25th October):
Read a book that has been banned, or a book with a character that has a cranky disposition, or needs an attitude adjustment.
8. It's My Party Day (11th October):
Read a book that's fun in some way.
9. World Pasta Day (25th October):
Main character Giovanni Vecchio is Italian in Elizabeth Hunter's The Force of Wind
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

[Susan]

1/10


1.'O' is October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.

2. Member of the Month - Hina: Hina has been a member of the RRRC since June 2010. Here is the link to Hina's shelves Please read a book from any of Hina's shelves or a book published in 2010 or June of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Read one book written by Susan Elizabeth Phillips or any author with her first or last name. Link to Susan Elizabeth Phillips's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8...

Fun Facts about Susan -
* Susan Phillips lives in Chicago, Illinois
* She published her first book under the name 'Justine Cole' in 1983
* She writes Contemporary Romance with a sport bias
* Susan was inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame in 2001

So you may also read a book set in Chicago or Illinois, or by an author who is from Chicago or Illinois. You can also read any book published in 1983, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has been inducted in the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame or a book with a sporting romance bias.

4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): Read a book whose title, cover or blurb leaves a smile on your face.
5. Poetry Day (2nd October): Read a book of poetry or a book written in the style of poetry. Or Read a book with a romantic cover or has a MC that is trying to 'court' or 'woo' someone.
6. Cat Day (29th October): Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story (all types of cats acceptable). Or read a book with the word 'cat' found in the title/subtitle/series/author name. i.e. 'Catch Me If You Can'.
Somewhere Safe With Somebody Good - Jan Karon (Putnam - Sept 2014) (cat in story) - Oct 2

7. Sourest Day (25th October): Read a book that has been banned, or a book with a character that has a cranky disposition, or needs an attitude adjustment.
8. It's My Party Day (11th October): Read a book that's fun in some way.
9. World Pasta Day (25th October): Read a book by an Italian author, or a book with an Italian setting or an Italian character. Or read a book with a cover that has either red, white or green on it (the colors of the Italian flag) or a book with a chef.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

[Bookchaser]

2014 October Monthly Challenge

1/10 Completed


01. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
Guardian of Honor by Robin D. Owens
OR
Only Time Will Tell by Sherry Lewis
02. Member of the Month ~ Hina: Hina has been a member of the RRRC since June 2010. Please read a book from any of Hina's shelves or a book published in 2010 or June of any year.
Then Came You by Jill Shalvis
OR
Turn Up the Heat by Kimberly Kincaid
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Read one book written by Susan Elizabeth Phillips or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Chicago or Illinois, or by an author who is from Chicago or Illinois. You can also read any book published in 1983, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has been inducted in the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame or a book with a sporting romance bias.
Fancy Pants by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
OR
Ain't She Sweet? by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
OR
It Happened One Wedding by Julie James
04. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): Read a book whose title, cover or blurb leaves a smile on your face.
Until We Touch by Susan Mallery
05. Poetry Day (2nd October): Read a book of poetry or a book written in the style of poetry. Or Read a book with a romantic cover or has a MC that is trying to 'court' or 'woo' someone.
The Homecoming by Robyn Carr 10/03/14
06. Cat Day (29th October): Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story (all types of cats acceptable). Or read a book with the word 'cat' found in the title/subtitle/series/author name. i.e. 'Catch Me If You Can'.
To Catch an Heiress by Julia Quinn
OR
Shadower by Catherine Spangler
07. Sourest Day (25th October): Read a book that has been banned, or a book with a character that has a cranky disposition, or needs an attitude adjustment.

8. It's My Party Day (11th October): Read a book that's fun in some way.

09. World Pasta Day (25th October): Read a book by an Italian author, or a book with an Italian setting or an Italian character. Or read a book with a cover that has either red, white or green on it (the colors of the Italian flag) or a book with a chef.
On the Steamy Side by Louisa Edwards
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Sweetheart Secret by Shirley Jump


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[Zara's Retreat]

welcome to all those who are new. good luck with your goals.

[Katie]

2/10 read


1. O is for October: Open Season - 10/2, 4 stars
2. Member of the Month: Beautiful Bastard - 10/3, 2 stars
3. Susan Elizabeth Phillips: Rock Hard
4. World Smile Day: The Defiant Hero
5. Poetry Day: Seeking Philbert Woodbead
6. Cat Day: One Foot in the Grave
7. Sourest Day: To Tame a Dangerous Lord
8. It's My Party Day: Feral Sins
9. World Pasta Day: Raw Footage
10. Reader's Choice: Moon Called

[Amanda]

Completed 2/9
I'm in for 9/10
1. O: On Dublin Street by Samantha Young
2. Hina: Sea of Suspicion by Toni Anderson
3. SEP: Fancy Pants
4. Smile: I Married a Billionaire by Melanie Marchande Oct 6th
5. ?
6. Cat Day: Trinity (de La Vega Cats) by Lauren Dane
7. Sourest Day: Hard as it Gets by Laura Kaye
8. Party: Lush by Lauren Dane
9. Pasta: Tart by Lauren Dane October 5th
10. Reader's Choice: Storm Warning by Toni Anderson

[Susan]

2/10


1.'O' is October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.

2. Member of the Month - Hina: Hina has been a member of the RRRC since June 2010. Here is the link to Hina's shelves Please read a book from any of Hina's shelves or a book published in 2010 or June of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Read one book written by Susan Elizabeth Phillips or any author with her first or last name. Link to Susan Elizabeth Phillips's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8...

Fun Facts about Susan -
* Susan Phillips lives in Chicago, Illinois
* She published her first book under the name 'Justine Cole' in 1983
* She writes Contemporary Romance with a sport bias
* Susan was inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame in 2001

So you may also read a book set in Chicago or Illinois, or by an author who is from Chicago or Illinois. You can also read any book published in 1983, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has been inducted in the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame or a book with a sporting romance bias.

4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): Read a book whose title, cover or blurb leaves a smile on your face.

5. Poetry Day (2nd October): Read a book of poetry or a book written in the style of poetry. Or Read a book with a romantic cover or has a MC that is trying to 'court' or 'woo' someone.
Maverick for Hire - Leanne Banks (HSE #2353 - Sept 2014) (romantic cover) - Oct 4

6. Cat Day (29th October): Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story (all types of cats acceptable). Or read a book with the word 'cat' found in the title/subtitle/series/author name. i.e. 'Catch Me If You Can'.
Somewhere Safe With Somebody Good - Jan Karon (Putnam - Sept 2014) (cat in story) - Oct 2

7. Sourest Day (25th October): Read a book that has been banned, or a book with a character that has a cranky disposition, or needs an attitude adjustment.

8. It's My Party Day (11th October): Read a book that's fun in some way.

9. World Pasta Day (25th October): Read a book by an Italian author, or a book with an Italian setting or an Italian character. Or read a book with a cover that has either red, white or green on it (the colors of the Italian flag) or a book with a chef.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

[Rissa]

Romance Readers Reading Challenges - 2014 October Monthly Challenge 5/10 read

1.'O' is October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'. First Time finished 10/1/2014

2. Member of the Month - Hina: Hina has been a member of the RRRC since June 2010. Here is the link to Hina's shelves Please read a book from any of Hina's shelves or a book published in 2010 or June of any year . Worth the Wait finished 10/2/2014

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Read one book written by Susan Elizabeth Phillips or any author with her first or last name. Link to Susan Elizabeth Phillips's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8...

Fun Facts about Susan -
* Susan Phillips lives in Chicago, Illinois
* She published her first book under the name 'Justine Cole' in 1983
* She writes Contemporary Romance with a sport bias
* Susan was inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame in 2001

So you may also read a book set in Chicago or Illinois, or by an author who is from Chicago or Illinois . You can also read any book published in 1983, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has been inducted in the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame or a book with a sporting romance bias. Thaw finished 10/1/2014

4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): Read a book whose title, cover or blurb leaves a smile on your face . Caught!

5. Poetry Day (2nd October): Read a book of poetry or a book written in the style of poetry. Or Read a book with a romantic cover or has a MC that is trying to 'court' or 'woo' someone . The Trouble With Elves finished 10/3/2014

6. Cat Day (29th October): Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story (all types of cats acceptable) . Or read a book with the word 'cat' found in the title/subtitle/series/author name. i.e. 'Catch Me If You Can'. Speechless

7. Sourest Day (25th October): Read a book that has been banned, or a book with a character that has a cranky disposition, or needs an attitude adjustment . The Half of Us

8. It's My Party Day (11th October): Read a book that's fun in some way . Fun and Games With Rudolph finished 10/4/2014

9. World Pasta Day (25th October): Read a book by an Italian author, or a book with an Italian setting or an Italian character. Or read a book with a cover that has either red, white or green on it (the colors of the Italian flag) or a book with a chef. A Christmas Memory

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice . Think of England

[Katie]

3/10 read


1. O is for October: Open Season - 10/2, 4 stars
2. Member of the Month: Beautiful Bastard - 10/3, 2 stars
3. Susan Elizabeth Phillips: Rock Hard - 10/5, 2 stars
4. World Smile Day: The Defiant Hero
5. Poetry Day: Seeking Philbert Woodbead
6. Cat Day: One Foot in the Grave
7. Sourest Day: To Tame a Dangerous Lord
8. It's My Party Day: Feral Sins
9. World Pasta Day: Raw Footage
10. Reader's Choice: Moon Called

[Bookchaser]

2014 October Monthly Challenge

2/10 Completed


01. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
Guardian of Honor by Robin D. Owens
OR
Only Time Will Tell by Sherry Lewis
02. Member of the Month ~ Hina: Hina has been a member of the RRRC since June 2010. Please read a book from any of Hina's shelves or a book published in 2010 or June of any year.
Then Came You by Jill Shalvis
OR
Turn Up the Heat by Kimberly Kincaid
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Read one book written by Susan Elizabeth Phillips or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Chicago or Illinois, or by an author who is from Chicago or Illinois. You can also read any book published in 1983, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has been inducted in the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame or a book with a sporting romance bias.
Fancy Pants by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
OR
Ain't She Sweet? by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
OR
It Happened One Wedding by Julie James
04. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): Read a book whose title, cover or blurb leaves a smile on your face.
Until We Touch by Susan Mallery
05. Poetry Day (2nd October): Read a book of poetry or a book written in the style of poetry. Or Read a book with a romantic cover or has a MC that is trying to 'court' or 'woo' someone.
The Homecoming by Robyn Carr 10/03/14
06. Cat Day (29th October): Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story (all types of cats acceptable). Or read a book with the word 'cat' found in the title/subtitle/series/author name. i.e. 'Catch Me If You Can'.
To Catch an Heiress by Julia Quinn
OR
Shadower by Catherine Spangler
07. Sourest Day (25th October): Read a book that has been banned, or a book with a character that has a cranky disposition, or needs an attitude adjustment.
The Sweetheart Secret by Shirley Jump 10/05/14
8. It's My Party Day (11th October): Read a book that's fun in some way.
Rock Addiction by Nalini Singh
09. World Pasta Day (25th October): Read a book by an Italian author, or a book with an Italian setting or an Italian character. Or read a book with a cover that has either red, white or green on it (the colors of the Italian flag) or a book with a chef.
On the Steamy Side by Louisa Edwards
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.



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[Susan]

3/10


1.'O' is October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.

2. Member of the Month - Hina: Hina has been a member of the RRRC since June 2010. Here is the link to Hina's shelves Please read a book from any of Hina's shelves or a book published in 2010 or June of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Read one book written by Susan Elizabeth Phillips or any author with her first or last name. Link to Susan Elizabeth Phillips's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8...

Fun Facts about Susan -
* Susan Phillips lives in Chicago, Illinois
* She published her first book under the name 'Justine Cole' in 1983
* She writes Contemporary Romance with a sport bias
* Susan was inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame in 2001

So you may also read a book set in Chicago or Illinois, or by an author who is from Chicago or Illinois. You can also read any book published in 1983, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has been inducted in the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame or a book with a sporting romance bias.

4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): Read a book whose title, cover or blurb leaves a smile on your face.
The Autumn Bride - Anne Gracie (Berkley - Feb 2013) - Oct 5

5. Poetry Day (2nd October): Read a book of poetry or a book written in the style of poetry. Or Read a book with a romantic cover or has a MC that is trying to 'court' or 'woo' someone.
Maverick for Hire - Leanne Banks (HSE #2353 - Sept 2014) (romantic cover) - Oct 4

6. Cat Day (29th October): Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story (all types of cats acceptable). Or read a book with the word 'cat' found in the title/subtitle/series/author name. i.e. 'Catch Me If You Can'.
Somewhere Safe With Somebody Good - Jan Karon (Putnam - Sept 2014) (cat in story) - Oct 2

7. Sourest Day (25th October): Read a book that has been banned, or a book with a character that has a cranky disposition, or needs an attitude adjustment.

8. It's My Party Day (11th October): Read a book that's fun in some way.

9. World Pasta Day (25th October): Read a book by an Italian author, or a book with an Italian setting or an Italian character. Or read a book with a cover that has either red, white or green on it (the colors of the Italian flag) or a book with a chef.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

[Valorie]

2/10 Done

1. October: One Tough Avenger by Diane Pershing 10/4 ★★★★
2. MOTM (Hina): Red by Kate SeRine
3. FAC: It Had to Be You by SEP
4. Smile Day: Heads in Beds: A Reckless Memoir of Hotels, Hustles, and So-Called Hospitality by Jacob Tomsky
5. Poetry Day: Risk No Secrets by Cindy Gerard
6. Cat Day: My Favorite Witch by Annette Blair
7. Sourest Day: Snake in the Glass by Sarah Atwell 10/2 ★★★
8. It's My Party: Undead and Unappreciated by MJD
9. Pasta Day: Never Sorry by Edie Claire
10. My Choice: Sea of Suspicion by Toni Anderson

[Ethel]

RRRC Monthly Challenge - October

3/10 read

[1.10.] 9. World Pasta Day (25th October):Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl
[4.10.] 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Elizabeth Phillips: The Infamous Ellen James by N.A. Alcorn
[5.10.] 7. Sourest Day (25th October): Fighting Destiny by Amelia Hutchins

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1.'O' is October: The Other F-Word by M.K. Schiller
2. Member of the Month - Hina: The Good, the Bad, and the Undead by Kim Harrison
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4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): Soulless by Gail Carriger
5. Poetry Day (2nd October):
6. Cat Day (29th October): River Marked by Patricia Briggs
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8. It's My Party Day (11th October): Start Me Up by Victoria Dahl
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10. Reader's Choice: Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh

[Fran, Moderator]

2014 October Monthly Challenge

5/5 Read- Done but may try for more :)


1.'O' is October: Game On by Olley White
2. Member of the Month - Hina:Enemies on Tap
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author -Contemporary Romance-Kiss a Girl in the Rain 10/2 (3*)
4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): A Little Something Different 10/5 (4.5*)
5. Poetry Day (2nd October):Romantic Cover- Keeping Her 10/6 (3.5*)
6. Cat Day (29th October): Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story (all types of cats acceptable). Or read a book with the word 'cat' found in the title/subtitle/series/author name. i.e. 'Catch Me If You Can'.
7. Sourest Day (25th October):needs an attitude adjustment- Getting Dirty 10/1 (4*)
8. It's My Party Day (11th October):500 Kisses to Steal a Heart 10/3 (4*)
9. World Pasta Day (25th October): Read a book by an Italian author, or a book with an Italian setting or an Italian character. Or read a book with a cover that has either red, white or green on it (the colors of the Italian flag) or a book with a chef.
10. Reader's Choice:

[Taya:)]

I'm in.
4/10 READ

1. O is for October:
2. Member of the Month:
3. Susan Elizabeth Phillips:
4. World Smile Day:Loving Chase - 10/3 ★★★★
5. Poetry Day:
6. Cat Day:
7. Sourest Day: (Watch Me) Break You | 10/6 ★★★
8. It's My Party Day:
9. World Pasta Day: Guns n' Boys: Book 1, Part 2-10/2 ★★★★★
10. Reader's Choice:rock - 10/4 ★★★★★

[BJ Rose]

RRRC Monthly Challenge
October 1-31, 2014

3/8

√ 1. Starts with 'O': Once More, My Darling Rogue by Lorraine Heath - 10.03
√ 2. Member: Hina: 2012: Instant Temptation by Jill Shalvis - 10.01
√ 3. FAC: Susan Elizabeth Phillips: Lady Be Good - 10.05
4. World Smile Day: cover leaves a smile on my face: by Janet Chapman
5. Poetry Day: Romantic Cover: by Mary Balogh
6. Cat Day: 'cat' found in author's name: CATherine Coulter: Split Second
7. SKIP
8. It's My Party Day: book is fun in some way: Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind by Ann B. Ross
9. World Pasta Day: Red on Cover: by Jillian Hunter
10. Reader's Choice: TBD

[Kesha]

2014 October Monthly Challenge
2/5 Read

1. O for October:
3. FAC SEP:
6. Cat Day: CATherine Mann - All Or Nothing 10-1-14
9. Pasta Day (Green on cover):Reuniting with the Rancher - Rachel Lee 10-7-14
10. Reader's Choice:

[Susan]

4/10


1.'O' is October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.

2. Member of the Month - Hina: Hina has been a member of the RRRC since June 2010. Here is the link to Hina's shelves Please read a book from any of Hina's shelves or a book published in 2010 or June of any year.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Read one book written by Susan Elizabeth Phillips or any author with her first or last name. Link to Susan Elizabeth Phillips's backlist- https://www.goodreads.com/search?utf8...

Fun Facts about Susan -
* Susan Phillips lives in Chicago, Illinois
* She published her first book under the name 'Justine Cole' in 1983
* She writes Contemporary Romance with a sport bias
* Susan was inducted into the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame in 2001

So you may also read a book set in Chicago or Illinois, or by an author who is from Chicago or Illinois. You can also read any book published in 1983, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has been inducted in the Romance Writers of America Hall of Fame or a book with a sporting romance bias.

4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): Read a book whose title, cover or blurb leaves a smile on your face.
The Autumn Bride - Anne Gracie (Berkley - Feb 2013) - Oct 5

5. Poetry Day (2nd October): Read a book of poetry or a book written in the style of poetry. Or Read a book with a romantic cover or has a MC that is trying to 'court' or 'woo' someone.
Maverick for Hire - Leanne Banks (HSE #2353 - Sept 2014) (romantic cover) - Oct 4

6. Cat Day (29th October): Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story (all types of cats acceptable). Or read a book with the word 'cat' found in the title/subtitle/series/author name. i.e. 'Catch Me If You Can'.
Somewhere Safe With Somebody Good - Jan Karon (Putnam - Sept 2014) (cat in story) - Oct 2

7. Sourest Day (25th October): Read a book that has been banned, or a book with a character that has a cranky disposition, or needs an attitude adjustment.

8. It's My Party Day (11th October): Read a book that's fun in some way.
His Mistletoe Bride - Vanessa Kelly (Zebra - Oct 2012) - Oct 7

9. World Pasta Day (25th October): Read a book by an Italian author, or a book with an Italian setting or an Italian character. Or read a book with a cover that has either red, white or green on it (the colors of the Italian flag) or a book with a chef.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

[Jojo]

2014 October Monthly Challenge

3/10

1.'O' is October Finding Sarah by Terry Odell
2. Member of the Month - Hina: After the Storm by Maya Banks
3. (FAC) - Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Heroes Are My Weakness by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
✓ 4. World Smile Day (1st Friday): Pink Jinx by Sandra Hill - 08/10/14 ★ ★ ★ ★
5. Poetry Day (2nd October): Read a book of poetry or a book written in the style of poetry. Or Read a book with a romantic cover or has a MC that is trying to 'court' or 'woo' someone.
6. Cat Day (29th October): Geek with the Cat Tattoo by Theresa Weir
✓ 7. Sourest Day (25th October): Turbulence by Lyn Gala - 01/10/14 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
8. It's My Party Day (11th October): Read a book that's fun in some way.
9. World Pasta Day (25th October): Playing to Win by Jaci Burton
✓ 10. Reader's Choice: Watch Your Back by Karen Rose - 05/10/14 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

[Kesha]

2014 October Monthly Challenge
3/5 Read

1. O for October:
3. FAC SEP: Heroes Are My Weakness 10-8-14
6. Cat Day: CATherine Mann - All Or Nothing 10-1-14
9. Pasta Day (Green on cover):Reuniting with the Rancher - Rachel Lee 10-7-14
10. Reader's Choice:

[Katie]

4/10 read


1. O is for October: Open Season - 10/2, 4 stars
2. Member of the Month: Beautiful Bastard - 10/3, 2 stars
3. Susan Elizabeth Phillips: Rock Hard - 10/5, 2 stars
4. World Smile Day: The Defiant Hero - 10/8, 2 stars
5. Poetry Day: Seeking Philbert Woodbead
6. Cat Day: One Foot in the Grave
7. Sourest Day: To Tame a Dangerous Lord
8. It's My Party Day: Feral Sins
9. World Pasta Day: Raw Footage
10. Reader's Choice: Moon Called