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message 1: by JoAnne (last edited Sep 28, 2019 10:24AM) (new)

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Judge Cover

"Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: October 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019


Did ever see a book cover and say I've got to read that book and really have no idea what it is about?

For this challenge, choose a book that caught your eye because it was pretty, weird or just plain interesting.

Shallow: Read 1-2 books
Superficial: Read 3-4 books
Conceited: Read 5-6 books


Challenge Rules
*Please post a partial list of the challenge when you sign up.
*For each book that you read please post a link to the book, the author and the date you finished it.
*Each book may only be used for one task or letter
*To count a book towards a challenge you must read the majority of it after the start date of the challenge.
* Where more than one option is given for a task, please state which option your book relates to.
*If the task relates to the cover of your book, please post the cover AND the book link.
*All genres and formats are fine.
*Re-reads are allowed.
*No page minimum.
*Please update your original post as you go.

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

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

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


message 2: by JoAnne (last edited Nov 04, 2019 12:18PM) (new)

JoAnne | 59754 comments Mod
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Cindy III

Cyndee FINISHED

Den FINISHED

Erin FINISHED

Ferenc FINISHED

Melanie FINISHED

Sandra FINISHED

SANDYE FINISHED

Shash FINISHED

Suzanne FINISHED


message 3: by Sandra (last edited Oct 22, 2019 04:42PM) (new)


message 4: by [deleted user] (last edited Nov 04, 2019 10:06AM) (new)

October "Judge A Book By Its Cover"
Conceited: Read 5-6 books

1. On a Cold Dark Sea by Elizabeth Blackwell - 10/5
On a Cold Dark Sea by Elizabeth Blackwell
2. A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean - 10/18
A Rogue by Any Other Name (The Rules of Scoundrels, #1) by Sarah MacLean
3. Hold On by Kristen Ashley - 10/20
Hold On (The 'Burg, #6) by Kristen Ashley
4. The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever by Julia Quinn - 10/26
The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever (Bevelstoke, #1) by Julia Quinn
5. Instant Attraction by Lauren Blakely - 10/27
Instant Attraction by Lauren Blakely
6. Lawless by T.M. Frazier - 10/31
Lawless (King, #3) by T.M. Frazier


message 5: by SANDYE (last edited Oct 18, 2019 02:23PM) (new)

SANDYE (sandye_c) | 1219 comments "Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: October 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019

Date Started: October 1, 2019
Date Completed: October 18, 2019

Did ever see a book cover and say I've got to read that book and really have no idea what it is about?

Shallow: Read 1-2 books
Superficial: Read 3-4 books
Conceited: Read 5-6 books

1. Fruit Pie with a Side of Danger (Danger in Treasure Cove 2) by Meredith Potts - 10/13/19
Fruit Pie with a Side of Danger (Danger in Treasure Cove Cozy Mystery Book 2) by Meredith Potts

2. Meredith Potts Halloween Cozy Mystery Set by Meredith Potts - 10/16/19
Meredith Potts Halloween Cozy Mystery Set by Meredith Potts


message 6: by Ferenc (last edited Oct 29, 2019 08:58AM) (new)

Ferenc (aeneth) | 2788 comments "Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: October 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019


Goal: 6/6

The Fairest Beauty (Hagenheim, #3) by Melanie Dickerson The Fairest Beauty by Melanie Dickerson – 10/01/2019

Wicked Saints (Something Dark and Holy, #1) by Emily A. Duncan Wicked Saints by Emily A. Duncan – 10/05/2019

Bookends by Liz Curtis Higgs Bookends by Liz Curtis Higgs – 10/09/2019

Happily Ever After by Jenn Faulk Happily Ever After by Jenn Faulk – 10/11/2019

Tilly by Frank E. Peretti Tilly by Frank E. Peretti – 10/25/2019

Adaptation (Empty Bodies #2) by Zach Bohannon Adaptation by Zach Bohannon – 10/27/2019


message 7: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59754 comments Mod
Welcome Sandra, Cyndee, SANDYE and Ferenc!


message 8: by [deleted user] (last edited Oct 11, 2019 01:09PM) (new)

"Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge - complete
Duration: October 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019
1 Nevertheless – Alec Baldwin 01.10.19
2Do Not Disturb – Clare Douglas 05.10.19
3Sam Wu is not afraid of Ghosts - Katie Tsang 06.10.19
4Scorpia – Anthony Horowitz – 04.10.19
5How to save a life – sara zarr – 06.10.19
6Tapestry of Treason – anne o’brien 10.10.19
Nevertheless by Alec Baldwin Do Not Disturb by Claire Douglas Sam Wu is Not Afraid of Ghosts by Katie Tsang Scorpia (Alex Rider, #5) by Anthony Horowitz How to Save a Life by Sara Zarr A Tapestry of Treason by Anne O'Brien


message 9: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59754 comments Mod
Welcome Den!


message 10: by Erin (last edited Oct 29, 2019 09:19PM) (new)

Erin | 467 comments Completed 10/29/19

"Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: October 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019

6/6 read

Conceited: Read 5-6 books

1. After the Devil Has Won: A Post-Apocalyptic Novel by Rick Wood, read 10/29/19
2. To Squeeze a Prairie Dog by Scott Semegran, read 10/24/19
3. The Killing Kind by M. William Phelps, read 10/17/19
4. Alex & Clayton by John Simpson, read 10/12/19
5. The Nesting Habits of Strange Birds by Charley Descouteaux read 10/28/19
6. Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley, read 10/24/19

After the Devil Has Won A Post-Apocalyptic Novel (Cia Rose Book 1) by Rick Wood To Squeeze a Prairie Dog by Scott Semegran The Killing Kind by M. William Phelps Alex & Clayton by John Simpson The Nesting Habits of Strange Birds by Charley Descoteaux Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley


message 11: by Cindy III (new)

Cindy III | 474 comments "Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: October 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019

Did ever see a book cover and say I've got to read that book and really have no idea what it is about?

For this challenge, choose a book that caught your eye because it was pretty, weird or just plain interesting.

Shallow: Read 1-2 books
Superficial: Read 3-4 books
Conceited: Read 5-6 books


message 12: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59754 comments Mod
Welcome Erin and Cindy!


message 13: by Shash (last edited Oct 31, 2019 09:58PM) (new)

Shash | 2891 comments "Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
October 2019


Shallow: Read 1-2 books
Superficial: Read 3-4 books
Conceited: Read 5-6 books

1. The Lady in the Coppergate Tower by Nancy Campbell Allen The Lady in the Coppergate Tower by Nancy Campbell Allen (10/7/19)
2. Mostly Dangerous (The Women of Ambrose Estate Book 1) by Kimberley Montpetit Mostly Dangerous by Kimberley Montpetit (10/12/19)
3. Falling for You (A Bradford Sisters Romance, #2) by Becky Wade Falling for You by Becky Wade (10/15/19)
4. Beauty's Rose (Once Upon a Regency #4) by Rebecca J. Greenwood Beauty's Rose by Rebecca J. Greenwood (10/25/19)
5. A Week in Brighton by Jennifer Moore A Week in Brighton by Jennifer Moore, Annette Lyon, Donna Hatch (10/31/19)


message 14: by Melanie (last edited Oct 31, 2019 12:25AM) (new)

Melanie "Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration:
October 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019

Conceited: Read 5-6 books

1. What Remains of Her by Eric Rickstad What Remains of Her - Eric Rickstad - 10/5/2019

2. Seven Ancient Wonders (Jack West Jr, #1) by Matthew Reilly Seven Ancient Wonders - Matthew Reilly - 10/9/2019

3. Women Talking by Miriam Toews Women Talking - Miriam Toews - 10/14/2019

4. The Nanny Diaries  by Emma McLaughlin The Nanny Diaries - Emma McLaughlin - 10/20/2019

5. The Hidden Diary of Marie Antoinette by Carolly Erickson The Hidden Diary of Marie Antoinette - Carolly Erickson - 10/24/2019

6. The Other Woman by Joy Fielding The Other Woman - Joy Fielding - 10/28/2019


message 15: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59754 comments Mod
Welcome Shash and Melanie!


message 16: by [deleted user] (new)

Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge completed post

Duration: October 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019
1 Nevertheless – Alec Baldwin 01.10.19
2Do Not Disturb – Clare Douglas 05.10.19
3Sam Wu is not afraid of Ghosts - Katie Tsang 06.10.19
4Scorpia – Anthony Horowitz – 04.10.19
5How to save a life – sara zarr – 06.10.19
6Tapestry of Treason – anne o’brien 10.10.19
Nevertheless by Alec Baldwin Do Not Disturb by Claire Douglas Sam Wu is Not Afraid of Ghosts by Katie Tsang Scorpia (Alex Rider, #5) by Anthony Horowitz How to Save a Life by Sara Zarr A Tapestry of Treason by Anne O'Brien


message 17: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59754 comments Mod
WOOHOO Den!


message 18: by SANDYE (new)

SANDYE (sandye_c) | 1219 comments Challenge Completed - 10/18/19
Final Post - GOAL REACHED!

"Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: October 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019

Date Started: October 1, 2019
Date Completed: October 18, 2019

Shallow: Read 1-2 books
Superficial: Read 3-4 books
Conceited: Read 5-6 books

1. Fruit Pie with a Side of Danger (Danger in Treasure Cove 2) by Meredith Potts - 10/13/19
Fruit Pie with a Side of Danger (Danger in Treasure Cove Cozy Mystery Book 2) by Meredith Potts

2. Meredith Potts Halloween Cozy Mystery Set by Meredith Potts - 10/16/19
Meredith Potts Halloween Cozy Mystery Set by Meredith Potts


message 19: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59754 comments Mod
WOOHOO SANDYE!!


message 21: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59754 comments Mod
WOOHOO Sandra!


message 22: by Suzanne (new)

Suzanne (esmerelda1) | 2732 comments The Lost Challenges
October 2019 "Judge A Book By Its Cover"
Duration:
October 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019

Progress: 6 out of 6

Did ever see a book cover and say I've got to read that book and really have no idea what it is about?

For this challenge, choose a book that caught your eye because it was pretty, weird or just plain interesting.

Challenge Rules
(view spoiler)

1. Unearthly by Cynthia Hand - **** - 10/2/2019 - 435 Pages
2. Rosalie Lightning: A Graphic Memoir by Tom Hart - ***** - 10/8/2019 - 272 Pages
3. Hush, Hush by Derek Ruiz - ** - 10/13/2019 - 120 Pages
4. Anne Frank's Diary: The Graphic Adaptation by Ari Folman - **** - 10/13/2019 - 151 Pages
5. The Gaslight Dogs by Karin Lowachee - *** - 10/15/2019 - 368 Pages
6. Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard - **** - 10/22/2019 - 383 Pages
Unearthly (Unearthly, #1) by Cynthia Hand Rosalie Lightning A Graphic Memoir by Tom Hart Hush, Hush (Hush, Hush The Graphic Novel, #1) by Derek Ruiz Anne Frank's Diary The Graphic Adaptation by Ari Folman The Gaslight Dogs (Middle Light, #1) by Karin Lowachee Red Queen (Red Queen, #1) by Victoria Aveyard


message 23: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59754 comments Mod
WOOHOO Suzanne!


message 24: by Ferenc (new)

Ferenc (aeneth) | 2788 comments FINISHED!

"Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: October 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019


Goal: 6/6

The Fairest Beauty (Hagenheim, #3) by Melanie Dickerson The Fairest Beauty by Melanie Dickerson – 10/01/2019

Wicked Saints (Something Dark and Holy, #1) by Emily A. Duncan Wicked Saints by Emily A. Duncan – 10/05/2019

Bookends by Liz Curtis Higgs Bookends by Liz Curtis Higgs – 10/09/2019

Happily Ever After by Jenn Faulk Happily Ever After by Jenn Faulk – 10/11/2019

Tilly by Frank E. Peretti Tilly by Frank E. Peretti – 10/25/2019

Adaptation (Empty Bodies #2) by Zach Bohannon Adaptation by Zach Bohannon – 10/27/2019


message 25: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59754 comments Mod
WOOHOO Ferenc!


message 26: by Erin (new)

Erin | 467 comments Completed 10/29/19

"Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration: October 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019

6/6 read

Conceited: Read 5-6 books

1. After the Devil Has Won: A Post-Apocalyptic Novel by Rick Wood, read 10/29/19
2. To Squeeze a Prairie Dog by Scott Semegran, read 10/24/19
3. The Killing Kind by M. William Phelps, read 10/17/19
4. Alex & Clayton by John Simpson, read 10/12/19
5. The Nesting Habits of Strange Birds by Charley Descouteaux read 10/28/19
6. Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley, read 10/24/19

After the Devil Has Won A Post-Apocalyptic Novel (Cia Rose Book 1) by Rick Wood To Squeeze a Prairie Dog by Scott Semegran The Killing Kind by M. William Phelps Alex & Clayton by John Simpson The Nesting Habits of Strange Birds by Charley Descoteaux Lily and the Octopus by Steven Rowley


message 27: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59754 comments Mod
WOOHOO Erin!


message 28: by Melanie (new)

Melanie COMPLETION POST

"Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
Duration:
October 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019

Conceited: Read 5-6 books

1. What Remains of Her by Eric Rickstad What Remains of Her - Eric Rickstad - 10/5/2019

2. Seven Ancient Wonders (Jack West Jr, #1) by Matthew Reilly Seven Ancient Wonders - Matthew Reilly - 10/9/2019

3. Women Talking by Miriam Toews Women Talking - Miriam Toews - 10/14/2019

4. The Nanny Diaries  by Emma McLaughlin The Nanny Diaries - Emma McLaughlin - 10/20/2019

5. The Hidden Diary of Marie Antoinette by Carolly Erickson The Hidden Diary of Marie Antoinette - Carolly Erickson - 10/24/2019

6. The Other Woman by Joy Fielding The Other Woman - Joy Fielding - 10/28/2019


message 29: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59754 comments Mod
WOOHOO Melanie!


message 30: by Shash (new)

Shash | 2891 comments Finished! :)

"Judge A Book By Its Cover" Monthly Challenge
October 2019


Conceited: Read 5-6 books

1. The Lady in the Coppergate Tower by Nancy Campbell Allen The Lady in the Coppergate Tower by Nancy Campbell Allen (10/7/19)
2. Mostly Dangerous (The Women of Ambrose Estate Book 1) by Kimberley Montpetit Mostly Dangerous by Kimberley Montpetit (10/12/19)
3. Falling for You (A Bradford Sisters Romance, #2) by Becky Wade Falling for You by Becky Wade (10/15/19)
4. Beauty's Rose (Once Upon a Regency #4) by Rebecca J. Greenwood Beauty's Rose by Rebecca J. Greenwood (10/25/19)
5. A Week in Brighton by Jennifer Moore A Week in Brighton by Jennifer Moore, Annette Lyon, Donna Hatch (10/31/19)


message 31: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59754 comments Mod
WOOHOO Shash!!


message 32: by [deleted user] (new)

Have a few of these I forgot to post completions for in October!

October "Judge A Book By Its Cover"
Conceited: Read 5-6 books

COMPLETE!!

1. On a Cold Dark Sea by Elizabeth Blackwell - 10/5
On a Cold Dark Sea by Elizabeth Blackwell
2. A Rogue by Any Other Name by Sarah MacLean - 10/18
A Rogue by Any Other Name (The Rules of Scoundrels, #1) by Sarah MacLean
3. Hold On by Kristen Ashley - 10/20
Hold On (The 'Burg, #6) by Kristen Ashley
4. The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever by Julia Quinn - 10/26
The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever (Bevelstoke, #1) by Julia Quinn
5. Instant Attraction by Lauren Blakely - 10/27
Instant Attraction by Lauren Blakely
6. Lawless by T.M. Frazier - 10/31
Lawless (King, #3) by T.M. Frazier


message 33: by JoAnne (new)

JoAnne | 59754 comments Mod
WOOHOO Cyndee!


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