2014 October Monthly Challenge - Participant Thread

[Zara's Retreat]

2014 October Monthly Challenge

This thread is for the participants to post their list and update their progress. The suggestions thread is located HERE.

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'.
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.

Challenge Duration: October 1st to October 31st, 2014

You can choose 3, 5, 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, book availability and/or time commitment.

When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s. Please repost your progress as it helps when updating.

Happy Reading!!!

[Ora]

2014 October Monthly Challenge
10/10 Read

1.'O' is October: One Week Girlfriend Monica Murphy 10/17
2. Member of the Month: The Alpha's Heart R.E. Butler 10/14
3. Featured Author Challenge: Take Me, Cowboy Jane Porter 10/02
4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): Wicked Games Jill Myles 10/02
5. Poetry Day (2nd October): To Love a King 10/11
6. Cat Day (29th October): Magic Rises Ilona Andrews 10/12
7. Sourest Day (25th October): Bound by Night Larissa Ione 10/04
8. It's My Party Day (11th October): Beyond Love and Hate Zoe York 10/19
9. World Pasta Day (25th October): How the Scoundrel Seduces Sabrina Jeffries 10/13
10. Reader's Choice: Darker Water Lauren Stewart 10/06

[Lily]

10/10 ~~ finished Oct 25th



'O' is October: Only You by Katrina Strauss ~~ Read 10/15/14 ~ 3★

Member of the Month: Str8te Boys by Evangeline Anderson ~~ Read 10/05/14 ~ 3★

Featured Author Challenge: Worth Keeping by Susan Mac Nicol ~~ Read 10/19/14 ~ 3.5★

World Smile Day: Wolf in Gucci Loafers by Tara Lain ~~ Read 10/04/14 ~ 3.5★

Poetry Day: Somebody Nice! by Raine O'Tierney ~~ Read 10/03/14 ~ 3★

Cat Day: The Runaway Cat by Lisa Oliver ~~ Read 10/25/14 ~ 3.5★

Sourest Day: Running Wild by S.E. Jakes ~~ Read 10/08/14 ~ 3.5★

It's My Party Day: Knickers in a Twist by Ofelia Grand ~~ Read 10/03/14 ~ 3★

World Pasta Day: A Cup of Tea and a Few Broken Rules by C.C. Jaz ~~ Read 10/02/14 ~ 3.5★

Reader's Choice: The Lonely Drop by Vanessa North ~~ Read 10/22/14 ~ 3.5★

[Rissa]

In for 10!

Romance Readers Reading Challenges - 2014 October Monthly Challenge 0/10 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

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

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

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I'm in for all 10!

[Zara's Retreat]

welcome everyone so far.

[Zara's Retreat]

2014 October Monthly Challenge


Challenge Duration: October 1st to October 31st, 2014
Completed: 0/3

1.'O' is October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
O: The Intimate History of the Orgasm

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.
Ghost Ship: The Mysterious True Story of the Mary Celeste and Her Missing Crew

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Allegiant and/or How to Cheat a Dragon's Curse


Happy Reading!!!

[Susan A]

Read 10/10 COMPLETE

1. O is for October: Once Upon A Haunted Moor Oct 1 ★★★★★
2. Hina's Shelf : Let it Ride Oct 16 ★★★
3. Susan Elizabeth Phillips: Red Dirt Heart 2 Oct 10 ★★★★★
4. World Smile Day: Mark Cooper versus America Oct 8 ★★
5. Poetry Day: Knightly Love Oct 17 ★★★★★
6. Cat Day: The Queen's Librarian Oct 13 ★★★
7. Sourest Day: Pivot and Slip Oct 15 ★★★
8. It's My Party Day: See You Smile Oct 6 ★★★★★
9. World Pasta Day: Guns n' Boys: Book 1, Part 1 Oct 3 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Caught! Oct 9 ★★★★★

[Dana (aNovelAllure)]

I'm in!
2014 October Monthly Challenge
Duration: Oct. 1st - Oct. 31st

READ 10/10 - COMPLETED!

1.'O' is October: Once A Mistress - Rebecca Hagan Lee (10/24) ★★★★
2. Member of the Month - Hina: My Body-His - Blakely Bennett (10/15) ★★★★
3. FAC - Susan Elizabeth Phillips: Fancy Pants (10/20) ★★
4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): My Body-His (Marcello) - Blakely Bennett (10/16) ★★★★
5. Poetry Day (2nd October): Shut Up and Kiss Me - Sara Orwig (10/19) ★★★
6. Cat Day (29th October): Lemon Meringue Pie Murder - Joanne Fluke (10/18) ★★★★
7. Sourest Day (25th October): The Lovely Bones - Alice Sebold (10/12) ★★★★
8. It's My Party Day (11th October): Divorced, Desperate and Delicious - Christie Craig (10/08) ★★★
9. World Pasta Day (25th October): One for the Money - Janet Evanovich (10/05) ★★★
10. Reader's Choice: My Body-Mine - Blakely Bennett (10/16) ★★★★

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

I'm in for all 10!

[Elizabeth]

I'm in for 10.

[Katie]

0/10 read


1. O is for October: Open Season
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

[Tammie]

All done 10/28

1. 'O' is October: One in a Billion, Beth Kery DONE 10/10
2. Member of the Month: Maverick, Lora Leigh DONE 10/3
3. (FAC): Heroes Are My Weakness, Susan Elizabeth Phillips DONE 10/25
4. World Smile Day: The Marriage Bargain, Jennifer Probst DONE 10/13
5. Poetry Day: The Perfect Match, Kristan Higgins DONE 10/15
6: Cat Day: Golden Eyes, Maya Banks DONE 10/4
7. Sourest Day: Black Jack, Lora Leigh DONE 10/17
8. It's My Party Day: Hope Ignites, Jaci Burton DONE 10/28
9. World Pasta Day: Hope Flames, Jaci Burton DONE 10/26
10. Reader's Choice: Because You Are Mine: The Complete Novel, Beth Kery DONE 10/1

[NayNay]

Romance Readers Reading October Monthly Challenge
Duration: October 1/14 - October 31/14

1.'O' is October:
Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
Kindred by Octavia E. Butler 10/09/14 ****

2. Member of the Month -
Please read a book from any of Hina's shelves or a book published in 2010 or June of any year.
By Royal Command by Mary Hooper 10/14/14 *** (2010)

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.
American Gods by Neil Gaiman 10/03/14 **** (Chicago)
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.
Loved Walked In by Marisa de los Santos 10/03/14 ***

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 Kiss of the Concubine: A story of Anne Boleyn by Judith Arnopp 10/01/14 ****

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'.
Call Me Cat by Karpov Kinrade 10/20/14 ****

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.
The Edge of the Woods by Ceinwen Langley 10/04/14 *** (cranky)

8. It's My Party Day (11th October):
Read a book that's fun in some way.
Six of One by JoAnn Spears 10/16/14 ****

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.
Venus in Winter by Gillian Bagwell 10/02/14 ****

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Harlot Queen by Hilda Lewis 10/04/14 ***

[✿~Danielle~✿]

I'm in

[Sunshine]

saving my spot...

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'.
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.

Challenge Duration: October 1st to October 31st, 2014

[Dawn]

My Spot
10/10 Read

1.'O' is October: Fighting Dirty 10/13 ★★★★
2. Member of the Month - The Darker Side of Trey Grey 10/3 ★★★
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) Consent 10/4 ★★★★★
4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): See You Smile 10/12 ★★★★
5. Poetry Day (2nd October): All or Nothing 10/5 ★★★★★
6. Cat Day (29th October): A Little Complicated 10/21 ★★★
7. Sourest Day (25th October): The Luckiest 10/8 ★★★★
8. It's My Party Day (11th October): Five Dates 10/10 ★★★★★
9. World Pasta Day (25th October): The Last Cannoli 10/16 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. The Eskimo Slugger 10/3 ★★★★★

[Barbara ★]

I'm in for 9.


READ: 0/9

1.'O' is October: Oceanborne - Katherine Irons #2

2. Member of the Month - Hina: Wicked as They Come - Delilah Dawson

4. World Smile Day: North of Need - Laura Kaye

5. Poetry Day: The Highlander's Forbidden Bride - Donna Fletcher

6. Cat Day: Finders-Seekers - Gayle Greeno

7. Sourest Day: The Sad Tale of the Brothers Grossbart - Jesse Bullington (cranky characters)

8. It's My Party Day: Wild About You - Kerrelyn Sparks

9. World Pasta Day: The Book of Life - Deborah Harkness (green/white cover)

10. Reader's Choice: When You Give a Duke a Diamond - Shana Galen

[Taya:)]

I'm in.
7/10 READ

1. O is for October:
2. Member of the Month:
3. Susan Elizabeth Phillips:The Book Of Daniel 10/10 ★★★★
4. World Smile Day:Loving Chase - 10/3 ★★★★
5. Poetry Day:
6. Cat Day:The Christmas Package 10/14 ★★
7. Sourest Day: (Watch Me) Break You | 10/6 ★★★
8. It's My Party Day: Five Times 10/6 ★★★★
9. World Pasta Day: Guns n' Boys: Book 1, Part 2-10/2 ★★★★★
10. Reader's Choice:rock - 10/4 ★★★★★

[Fran, Moderator]

2014 October Monthly Challenge



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
4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): A Little Something Different
5. Poetry Day (2nd October):Romantic Cover- Loving Mr. Daniels
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):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

[Joyce]

I'm in for 5 again
2014 October Monthly Challenge



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:Enemies on Tap
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Elizabeth Phillips.
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):Romantic Cover- Loving Mr. Daniels
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): 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.

[LaurLa]

I'm in!! Will add list later...

[~Leslie~]

Well, I've done terribly on September but I'm going to try again!

Duration: 10/1/14 - 10/31/14

0/5

1.'O' is October: On a Wicked Dawn

2. Member of the Month - (2010)Demon from the Dark

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Dream a Little Dream

8. It's My Party Day (11th October): Terminated

10. Reader's Choice: Shifting Shadows: Stories from the World of Mercy Thompson

[Bookchaser]

2014 October Monthly Challenge

0/10 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 Sweetheart Secret by Shirley Jump
OR
The Homecoming by Robyn Carr
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.


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[Jonquil]

DONE
10/10

1.'O' is October: author's last name starts with 'O' O'Shaughnessy Keeper of the Keys 10/2 ★★
2. Member of the Month - Hina: A Lot like Love 10/12 ★★★★
3. set in Chicago Love Irresistibly 10/25 ★★★★★
4. World Smile Day: cover leaves a smile on your face Death of a Neighborhood Witch 10/25 ★★
5. Poetry Day:Romantic Cover, MC that is trying to 'court' or 'woo' someone You'll Get Yours, Finkman! 10/29 ★★★
6. Cat Day: book with a cat on the cover or in the story The Clue Of The Whistling Bagpipes 10/1 ★★★
7. Sourest Day: character needs an attitude adjustment knight/feudal lord rules with intimidation, cruelty, torture The Icebound Land 10/26 ★★★★★
8. It's My Party Day: book that's fun in some way-- wordplay The Templeton Twins Make a Scene 10/25 ★★★★★
9. World Pasta Day that has red cover (like marinara sauce) The Devil's Due 10/1 ★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Personal 10/3 ★★★
4 6

[Francesca]

I'm in!

8/10

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 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.

Stone Guardian by Danielle Monsch

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...

Heroes Are My Weakness by Susan Elizabeth Philips

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

The Summer I Become A Nerd by Leah Rae Miller

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.

Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry

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.

Bully by Penelope Douglas

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

Love Me by Bella Andre

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.

Cree by H.J. Bellus

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

Blood Promise by Richelle Mead

[Mary Ann]

I'm in for 5 this month.

0/5


1.'O' is October: Off Sides

4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): Crazy Beautiful Love

7. Sourest Day (25th October): Forever Black

8. It's My Party Day (11th October): The Hazards of Skinny Dipping

10. Reader's Choice: Rain Girl

[Shelby]

In again. Spot holder.

October - COMPLETE

10/10

1. "O" is for October - Out of Balance (10/31) ★★★★
2. Member of the Month - Finding Home
3. Featured Author Challenge - Breathing Room (10/31) ★★★★★
4. World Smile Day - Dirty Laundry (10/2) ★★★★★
5. Poetry Day - Family Man (10/7) ★★★★★
6. Cat Day - Truth in the Dark (10/24) ★★★★
7. Sourest Day - Be Brave (10/22) ★★★★
8. It's My Party Day - Full Disclosure (10/21) ★★★★½
9. World Pasta Day - Secrets (10/4) ★★★★★
10. Choice - The Heir Apparent (10/5) ★★★★

[Ethel]

RRRC Monthly Challenge - October

0/10 read

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

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

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

[Suzanne]

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2014 October Monthly Challenge - Participant Thread
Duration: 10/1/2014 - 10/31/2014

Progress: 8 out of 8

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:
Her Ladyship's Companion by Joanna Bourne - **** - 10/18/2014

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.

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.
Dream a Little Dream by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - **** - 10/27/2014

4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): Read a book whose title, cover or blurb leaves a smile on your face:
If You Ask Me by Betty White - **** - 10/2/2014 - 258 Pages

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:
Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian - *** - 10/3/2014 - 402 Pages

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:
The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black - **** - 10/5/2014 - 419 Pages - Cranky characters

8. It's My Party Day (11th October): Read a book that's fun in some way:
The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan - *** - 10/7/2014

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:
The Witch With No Name by Kim Harrison - ***** - 10/21/2014 - White Cover

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice:
The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James - ***** - 10/6/2014 - 318 Pages

[Leeann]

I'm in for 3!

2014 October Monthly Challenge
October 1 - 31

2 of 3 complete

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 shelvesChasin' Eight 10/10**


9. World Pasta Day (25th October): Or read a book with a cover that has either red, white or green on it (the colors of the Italian flag) Avenge Me(white cover)


10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.Never Seduce a Scot 10/4****

[☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎]

RRC 2014 October Monthly Challenge
Challenge Duration: October 1st to October 31st, 2014
Books Completed: 5/5

1.'O' is October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
(10/11) 3 stars

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.
(10/24) 4 stars

4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): Read a book whose title, cover or blurb leaves a smile on your face.
(10/12) 4 stars


8. It's My Party Day (11th October): Read a book that's fun in some way. 10/2 4 stars


10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
10/4 3 stars

[Larissa]

I'm in!

6/10

1.'O' is October:Beastby Sophie Oak10/2 4*
2. Member of the Month - Kaleidoscopeby Kristen Ashley
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Kiss an Angel 10/4 5*
4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month):Darkness by Laurann Dohner 10/1 4*
5. Poetry Day (2nd October):To Woo A Warrior by Jane Cousins10/8 4*
6. Cat Day (29th October): Here Kitty, Kitty! by Shelly Laurenston10/11
7. Sourest Day (25th October): Incandescentby River Savage10/105*
8. It's My Party Day (11th October): Screwdrivered by Alice Clayton
9. World Pasta Day (25th October): Gabriel's Infernoby Sylvain Reynard
10. Reader's Choice:Knightby Kristen Ashley

[Angie]

1.'O' is October: Opposition - Jennifer L Armentrout
2. Member of the Month - Hina: Fired Up - Jayne Ann Krentz
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: The Pursuit of Pleasure - Elizabeth Essex
4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): The Care and Feeding of Stray Vampires - Molly Harper
5. Poetry Day (2nd October): The Capture of the Earl of Glencrae - Stephanie Laurens
6. Cat Day (29th October): Private Maneuvers - Catherine Mann
7. Sourest Day (25th October): Burning Lamp - Amanda Quick
8. It's My Party Day (11th October): Heiress For Hire - Erin McCarthy
9. World Pasta Day (25th October): The Couple Who Fooled The World - Maisey Yates
10. Reader's Choice: The Perfect Poison - Amanda Quick

[KarenF]

I'm in for 5.

0/5 Read

1. O for October: Once More, My Darling Rogue by Lorraine Heath
2. Hi Hina! What the Duke Desires by Sabrina Jeffries
3. FAC SEP: Shadow Spell by Nora Roberts (RWA HOF)
4. Cat Day: Fat Cat At Large by Janet Cantrell
5. My Choice: TBD

[Lynne]

OCTOBER
0 of 10 Complete!

1. “O”: Her Texan to Tame by Sara Orwig
2. Hello Hina!: The Day He Kissed Her by Juliana Stone
3. Susan Elizabeth Phillips: Lover Undercover by Samantha Beck (Cont.)
4. World Smile Day: Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews (Just Love This Series!)
5. Poetry Day: Your Wicked Heart by Meredith Duran (wooing going on)
6. Cat Day: Alien in the Family by Gini Koch (Katherine “Kitty” Kat Series)
7. Sourest Day: Hard as It Gets by Laura Kaye (Cranky People!)
8. It's My Party Day: The Perfect Match by Kristin Higgins (Raincoat scene!)
9. World Pasta Day: Protecting What's Theirs by Tess Bailey (Red)
10. Reader's Choice: Ever After by Samantha Chase

To Read:


Complete:

[Zara's Retreat]

welcome everyone. enjoy your reading and good luck on your goal.

[Kimberly]

I'm in I'll post my list as soon as I get it finished

[Zara's Retreat]

Kimberly wrote: "I'm in I'll post my list as soon as I get it finished"

welcome kimberly

[Lindy-Lane]

aiming for 5.

3/5 READ
last updated:10.22


2. Member of the Month - Hina: Hina has been a member of the RRRC since June 2010. *picked from her 5 star ratings read:


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:

4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): Read a book whose title, cover or blurb leaves a smile on your face.
by Billy Crystal (10.22)


6. Cat Day (29th October): Read a book with a cat on the cover or in the story (all types of cats acceptable):


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) :
by Carla Neggers (10.4)


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

Challenge Duration: October 1st to October 31st, 2014

You can choose 3, 5, 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, book availability

[Breann]

Read: 9/?


1.'O' is October: Outshine the Stars 10.24 ★★★★
2. Member of the Month - Hina: Klaxon at the Core 10.27 ★★★★
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: All Fired Up 10.7 ★★★
4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month): Walk With Me 10.8 ★★★★★
5. Poetry Day (2nd October): Adam and Holden 10.2 ★★★
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): Something Like Lightning 10.5 ★★★★★
8. It's My Party Day (11th October): Dead Run 10.27 ★★★★★
9. World Pasta Day (25th October): The Soul 10.6 ★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Ghost Songs 10.3 ★★★

[Pam]

I am in once again.....will post books later

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.

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'.

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

[Zara's Retreat]

welcome to all new participants. Good luck on your goal.

[Juana "Darkness"]

I'm in.

October Monthly Challenge

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:

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'.
7. Sourest Day (25th October): (CR)
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:

[Zara's Retreat]

welcome Juana

[Laura]

2014 October Monthly Challenge
Duration: 01.10.14 - 31.10.14

4 out of 10

1. 'O' is for October:
Opposition (Lux #5) - Jennifer L. Armentrout

2. Member of the Month - Hina:
Never Too Far (Rosemary Beach #2) - Abbi Glines

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Elizabeth Phillips:
✔ Kiss an Angel - Susan Elizabeth Phillips 03.10.14 ★★★★★

4. World Smile Day (1st Friday of the month):
✔ Misbehaving (Sea Breeze #6) - Abbi Glines 06.10.14 ★★★★★

5. Poetry Day (2nd October):
Take Me On (Pushing the Limits #4) - Katie McGarry

6. Cat Day (29th October):
✔ Wife by Wednesday (The Weekday Brides #1) - Catherine Bybee 05.10.14 ★★★★

7. Sourest Day (25th October):
Fallen too Far (Rosemary Beach #1) - Abbi Glines

8. It's My Party Day (11th October):
✔ The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie (Highland Pleasures #1) by Jennifer Ashley 12.10.14 ★★★★★

9. World Pasta Day (25th October):
Your Scandalous Ways (Fallen Women #1) - Loretta Chase

10. Reader's Choice:
The Wise Man's Fear (The Kingkiller Chronicle #2) - Patrick Rothfuss

[Zara's Retreat]

welcome Laura

[Logan]

RRRC October Monthly Reading Challenge
Completed: 10/10

1.'O' is October: Of Metal and Wishes - finished 10/3

2. Member of the Month - Hina: Comanche Moon - finished 10/15

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Susan Elizabeth Phillips: The Island - finished 10/16

4. World Smile Day: The Russian Boy - finished 10/7

5. Poetry Day: Threshold - finished 10/9

6. Cat Day: Stars & Stripes - finished 10/21

7. Sourest Day: Heartless - finished 10/9

8. It's My Party Day: Sandstorm - finished 10/13

9. World Pasta Day: Night Embrace - finished 10/23

10. Reader's Choice: Submission - finished 10/17

[Lacy]

I'm in for 3 or 5!

[Zara's Retreat]

welcome Lacy