October Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

[Lauren]

1/10 read

1. "O" --Obernewtyn by Isobelle Carmody - 5th October
2. Birthday recipient -- Rogue by Rachel Vincent (Kasia)
3. The Turning by Jennifer Armintrout (author from Michigan)
4. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (scary)
5. Chosen by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast (Collaboration)
6. Night Life by Caitlin Kittredge (main character is a police officer)
7. The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver (United Nations)
8. Girl at Sea by Maureen Johnson (Columbus Day)
9. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison (paranormal)
10. Darkborn by Alison Sinclair (own choice)
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[BJ Rose]

Huh! Forgot to post my list!!

1. Starts with 'O': O Jerusalem by Laurie King OR One Man's Love Book One of The Highland Lords
2. October BD: Gina: Life, the Universe and Everything by Douglas Adams
3.Geography: Michigan: A Superior Death by Nevada Barr
4. Halloween: The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving Oct. 4
5. Book written by two authors: Pearl Harbor A Novel of December 8th by Gingrich & Forstchen
6. Cop or Detective: O Jerusalem OR Rapture in Death by J.D. Robb
7. U.N.: Airs Above the Ground by Mary Stewart
8. Columbus Day: Sea Swept by Nora Roberts OR Traitor's Moon by Lynn Fllewelling
9. Explore a Genre: Paranormal: Queen of Dragons by Shana Abe
10. Reader's Choice: Surrender to the Devil by Lorraine Heath

[Michelle]

1. O FOR OCTOBER - Odd Thomas - Stephen King
2. B-DAY SHELF - Rapture - Jacquelyn Frank 5th Oct
3. GEOGRAPHY - Blame it on Cupid - Jennifer Greene
4. HALLOWEEN - What's a Ghoul to do? - Victoria Laurie
5. COLLABORATION - Whispered Lies - Sherrilyn Kenyon & Dianna Love
6. CRIME PREVENTION - Ceremony in Death - J.D Robb
7. UNITED NATIONS - A Hunger Like No Other - Kresley Cole
8. COLUMBUS DAY - Sea Swept - Nora Roberts
9. PARANORMAL - Nightkeeper - Jessica Andersen
10. READERS CHOICE - Dawnkeeper - Jessica Andersen

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Shelli_m

[Emily]

So I'm discovering, I'm just going all sorts of different ways with this than what I'd planned. GO me. *LoL* SO unless I KNOW I'm reading a particular book, I'll just leave the categories blank. *LoL* I should never attempt to plan.

1. “O”:
2. Birthday:
3. Michigan:
4. Halloween:
5. Two authors:
6. Crime Prevention Month: Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane
7. United Nations Day:
8. Columbus Day:
9. Explore a Genre:Bloody Good by Georgia Evans
10. Pick-it-for-Me Challenge:


2/10

[Kasia]

LOL. Emily :)

[Mojca]

9/10 done (on October 6, 2009)


1. "O" - Once A Cowboy by Linda Warren 10/04
2. B-day (Auntee) - The Forbidden Enchantment by Nina Bruhns 10/01
3. Michigan - Below Deck by Dorien Kelly
4. Halloween - Ghosts And Roses by Kelley St. John 10/03
5. Two authors - Taken by Tori Carrington 10/02
6. Crime Prevention - Eden's Shadow by Jenna Ryan 10/03
7. UN Day - From Russia, With Love by Ingrid Weaver 10/05
8. Columbus - Scent of a Woman by Joanne Rock 10/06
9. Paranormal fiction - Kiss Me Deadly by Michele Hauf 10/02
10. Reader's Choice - Smoke And Mirrors by Jenna Mills 10/05

[BJ Rose]

Alathea wrote: "9/10 done (on October 6, 2009)..."

My goodness, Alathea! I'm still working on my 2nd one in this challenge, and you're almost done - do you read in your sleep?!!

[Michelle]

1. O FOR OCTOBER - Odd Thomas - Stephen King
2. B-DAY SHELF - Rapture - Jacquelyn Frank 5th Oct
3. GEOGRAPHY - Blame it on Cupid - Jennifer Greene
4. HALLOWEEN - What's a Ghoul to do? - Victoria Laurie
5. COLLABORATION - Whispered Lies - Sherrilyn Kenyon & Dianna Love
6. CRIME PREVENTION - Ceremony in Death - J.D Robb
7. UNITED NATIONS - A Hunger Like No Other - Kresley Cole
8. COLUMBUS DAY - Sea Swept - Nora Roberts
9. PARANORMAL - Nightkeeper - Jessica Andersen 6th Oct
10. READERS CHOICE - Dawnkeeper - Jessica Andersen

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Shelli_m

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Three down and seven to go. Too many books and not enough time!



1. October: "O": Our Husband by Stephanie Bond (10/6)
2. Birthday:
3. Geography:
4. Halloween:
5. Two authors:
6. Crime Prevention Month:
7. United Nations Day: The Tao Of Sex by Jade Lee. (10/3)
8. Columbus Day:
9. Explore a Genre: Paranormal:
10. Reader's Choice: Simply Irresistible by Rachel Gibson (10/4)

[Mel W]

Emily wrote: "So I'm discovering, I'm just going all sorts of different ways with this than what I'd planned. GO me. *LoL* SO unless I KNOW I'm reading a particular book, I'll just leave the categories blank. *L..."

Emily, sometimes it just works out better that way :)

[Mel W]

Holy cow, Alathea :) !

[Mel W]

Update - October 6

So far we have 33 readers participating in this month's challenge:

Alathea - 9 books read
Amanda - 1 book read
Annvelwis - 4 books read
Barbara
Briansgirl - 2 books read
Courtney
Emily - 2 books read
Erin - 1 book read
Jane
Kasia
Lauren - 1 book read
LibraryLass - 5 books read
Lindy-Lane
Lu - 1 book read
Mel (me) - 1 book read
Melissa - 2 books read
Melissa (So Cal Gal)
Michelle R - 1 book read
Michelle (shelli_m) - 2 books read
Mod_Lori
Nikki
Photojim - 3 books read
Sallie
Shazzy - 3 books read
southpaw285
Tara - 2 books read
Toni
Tosca - 5 books read

The following have signed up since the last update:

Brenda (b) - 1 book read
Melinda - 1 book read
Annie (a mad hamster)
Kenjii - 1 book read
BJ Rose - 1 book read

Total books read so far: 49

Sign-up will remain open throughout the month.

Note: For ease of tracking, please repost your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best.

The next update will be October 11 .

Good luck and happy reading, everyone!

[Courtney]

1. October: Read a book which title starts with “O”.
The Other Woman ~ Jane Green

2. Birthday: Read a book from an October B-day celebrant.
Nobody's Baby But Mine ~ Susan Elizabeth Phillips (from Annvelwis's shelves)

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Michigan.
The Chocolate Cupid Killings by Joanna Carl

4. Halloween: Read a book that you consider "scary" or "spooky."
Demons Are a Ghoul's Best Friend by Victoria Laurie

5. Read a book with two authors (not an anthology, more like a collaboration.)
8th Confession by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro

6. Crime Prevention Month: Read a book where a character is a cop or a detective and/or a murder mystery is being solved.
Carrot Cake Murder ~ Joanne Fluke

7. United Nations Day: Read a book which has more than 2 countries as its setting.
Murder on the Orient Express ~ Agatha Christie

8. Columbus Day - Read a book that involves sea travel, sailing, on a cruise ship or has a sailor/captain as a character.
Sail ~ James Patterson

9. Explore a Genre: Paranormal (not limited to Romance) Read a book that has some paranormal element in the storyline.
Dead to the World ~ Charlaine Harris

10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-it-for-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
The Fall of Candy Corn ~ Debbie Viguie

1/10 completed!

[Melissa]

3/10 completed


1. Starts with O: On the Prowl by Karen MacInerney
2. October B-day (Kasia): The Laughing Corpse by Laurell K. Hamilton
3. Michigan author: Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye by Victoria Laurie
4. Halloween: The Eternal Prison by Jeff Somers* * * * *
5. Collaboration: Hunter's Moon by C.T. Adams and Cathy Clamp
6. Crime Prevention: Thunderbird Falls by C.E. Murphy
7. United Nations:
8. Columbus Day: Distant Waves A Novel of the Titanic by Suzanne Weyn
9. Paranormal: Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead* * * * *
10. Pick-It-For-Me: Lover Beware by Christine Feehan* * * *

*I have to find a new "UN" book - of course, Bare Bones by Kathy Reichs is the ONE book in the series so far that she hasn't been in more than one country!*

[Stephanie]

Tough challenge!

1. October: On The Jellicoe Road

2. Birthday: A Walk to Remember

3. Geography: Saul and Patsy A Novel

4. Halloween: Needful Things

5. Read a book with two authors: Storm Cycle

6. Crime Prevention Month: TBD

7. United Nations Day: TBD

8. Columbus Day: TBD

9. Explore a Genre: The Awakening

10. Reader's Choice: Death by Black Hole And Other Cosmic Quandaries

[Mojca]

BJ Rose wrote: "My goodness, Alathea! I'm still working on my 2nd one in this challenge, and you're almost done - do you read in your sleep?!!
"

I wish! ;)

[Melinda]

3 down, 7 to go


1. October:
2. Birthday: Poison Study by Maria V Snyder - Michelle read 10/5/09
3. Geography {Michigan}:
4. Halloween {scary/spooky}:
5. Two Authors: On the Edge by Ilona/Gordon Andrews
6. Crime Prevention {cop/detective}: Vampire, Interrupted by Lynsay Sands - Marguerite Argeneau, detective
7. UN Day {more than 2 countries}: Vampires Are Forever by Lynsay Sands - Canada, England, Netherlands read 10/3/09
8. Columbus Day {sea travel}:
9. Paranormal: Stray by Rachel Vincent - werecats read 10/4/09
10: Reader's Choice:

[Annie]

Alathea wrote: "BJ Rose wrote: "My goodness, Alathea! I'm still working on my 2nd one in this challenge, and you're almost done - do you read in your sleep?!!
"

I wish! ;)"
Gosh! I haven't even read ONE!

[tosca]

Update:

1. Title starts with “O” -One Night with the Rebel Billionaire by Trish Wylie 4 Oct 2009
2. October B-day celebrant - Heat Seeker by Lora Leigh Heat Seeker by Lora Leigh - Corrupt's bookshelf
3. Geography: Michigan - Trusting Ryan by Tara Taylor Quinn 4 Oct 2009
4. Halloween: "scary" or "spooky" - Where No Birds Sing by Grant Shanks 6 Oct 2009
5. Two authors - Storm Cycle by Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen
6. Crime Prevention Month - Trust Me by Brenda Novak
7. United Nations Day -
8. Columbus Day - Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Ben H. Winters 1 Oct 2009
9. Genre Paranormal - Dark Warrior Unbroken by Alexis Morgan 2 Oct 2009
10. Reader's Choice -Lucky Charm by Carly Phillips 3 Oct 2009

[Amanda]

2 down, 8 to go as of 10/7

1. Our Vampires, Ourselves by Nina Auerbach
2. The Scent of Shadows by Vicki Pettersson
3. Queene of Light by Jennifer Armintrout
4. Dracula by Bram Stoker
5. Tempted by P.C. & Kristin Cast
6. Dark Lover by J.R. Ward 10/2
7. The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver
8. Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Ben H. Winters
9. A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole 10/7
10. No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole


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[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Four down. I think I can do it.



1. October: "O": Our Husband by Stephanie Bond (10/6)
2. Birthday:
3. Geography: The Widower by Liesel Litzenburger (10/7)
4. Halloween:
5. Two authors:
6. Crime Prevention Month:
7. United Nations Day: The Tao Of Sex by Jade Lee. (10/3)
8. Columbus Day:
9. Explore a Genre: Paranormal:
10. Reader's Choice: Simply Irresistible by Rachel Gibson (10/4)

[Michelle]

1. O FOR OCTOBER - Odd Thomas - Stephen King
2. B-DAY SHELF - Rapture - Jacquelyn Frank 5th Oct
3. GEOGRAPHY - Blame it on Cupid - Jennifer Greene
4. HALLOWEEN - What's a Ghoul to do? - Victoria Laurie
5. COLLABORATION - Whispered Lies - Sherrilyn Kenyon & Dianna Love
6. CRIME PREVENTION - Ceremony in Death - J.D Robb
7. UNITED NATIONS - A Hunger Like No Other - Kresley Cole
8. COLUMBUS DAY - Sea Swept - Nora Roberts
9. PARANORMAL - Nightkeeper - Jessica Andersen 6th Oct
10. READERS CHOICE - Dawnkeepers - Jessica Andersen 8th Oct

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Shelli_m

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

Got too busy and forgot to sign up for the monthly challenge.

Here is my progress so far:

1. "O" - One On One by Cathryn Fox 10/4
2. Girthday - Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs (Annvelwis Shelf)
3. Michigan -
4. Halloween -
5. Collaboration - Chosen by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast
6. Crime Prevention -
7. United Nations - Veil of Midnight by Lara Adrian (USA, Canada, Germany) 10/5
8. Columbus Day - Chesapeake Blue by Nora Roberts 10/8
9. Paranormal - Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan
10. Pick-It-For-Me - Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur (Caryn's choice)

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

'who-oh, we're half-way there...'



1. October: "O": Our Husband by Stephanie Bond (10/6)
2. Birthday:
3. Geography: The Widower by Liesel Litzenburger (10/7)
4. Halloween:
5. Two authors: Night Fever by Tori Carrington (10/8)
6. Crime Prevention Month:
7. United Nations Day: The Tao Of Sex by Jade Lee. (10/3)
8. Columbus Day:
9. Explore a Genre: Paranormal:
10. Reader's Choice: Simply Irresistible by Rachel Gibson (10/4)

[BJ Rose]

3/10

1. Starts with 'O': O Jerusalem by Laurie King OR One Man's Love Book One of The Highland Lords
2. October BD: Gina: Life, the Universe and Everything by Douglas Adams
3.Geography: Michigan: A Superior Death by Nevada Barr
4. Halloween: The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving Oct. 4 (****)
5. Book written by two authors: Pearl Harbor A Novel of December 8th by Gingrich & Forstchen
6. Cop or Detective: Rapture in Death by J.D. Robb Oct. 5 (****)
7. U.N.: Airs Above the Ground by Mary Stewart Oct. 7 (****)
8. Columbus Day: Sea Swept by Nora Roberts OR Traitor's Moon by Lynn Fllewelling
9. Explore a Genre: Paranormal: Queen of Dragons by Shana Abe
10. Reader's Choice: Surrender to the Devil by Lorraine Heath

[Melissa]

4/10 completed


1. Starts with O: On the Prowl by Karen MacInerney* * *
2. October B-day (Kasia): The Laughing Corpse by Laurell K. Hamilton
3. Michigan author: Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye by Victoria Laurie
4. Halloween: The Eternal Prison by Jeff Somers* * * * *
5. Collaboration: Hunter's Moon by C.T. Adams and Cathy Clamp
6. Crime Prevention: Thunderbird Falls by C.E. Murphy
7. United Nations:
8. Columbus Day: Distant Waves A Novel of the Titanic by Suzanne Weyn
9. Paranormal: Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead* * * * *
10. Pick-It-For-Me: Lover Beware by Christine Feehan* * * *

[Julianna]

I guess I forgot to sign up too.

Update 10/8
7. United Nations Day: Read a book which has more than 2 countries as its setting.
Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters (Italy, Egypt) (10/6)

Completed 1/10

[Annvelwis]

This list would probably change... 8/10

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1. October: Read a book which title starts with “O”.
Once Dead, Twice Shy by Kim Harrison 09-10 **
2. Birthday: Read a book from an October B-day celebrant.
Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh (mine, heh) 09-10 *****
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Michigan.
Rape A Love Story by Joyce Carol Oates 10-10 ***
4. Halloween: Read a book that you consider "scary" or "spooky".
Broken by Kelley Armstrong 04-10 ****
5. Read a book with two authors (not an anthology, more like a collaboration).
Hunted by P.C. & Kristin Cast 08-10 ****
6. Crime Prevention Month: Read a book where a character is a cop or a detective and/or a murder mystery is being solved.
A Vision of Murder by Victoria Laurie 01-10 ***
7. United Nations Day: Read a book which has more than 2 countries as its setting.
Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
8. Columbus Day - Read a book that involves sea travel, sailing, on a cruise ship or has a sailor/captain as a character.
A Pirate of Her Own by Kinley MacGregor
9. Explore a Genre: Paranormal (not limited to Romance) Read a book that has some paranormal element in the storyline.
Kitty and the Dead Man's Hand by Carrie Vaughn 06-10 **
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-it-for-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Tall, Dark & Dead by Tate Hallaway (Tara's recommendation) 06-10 ***

[Mojca]

10/10 - Challenge finished! (on October 9)

1. "O" - Once A Cowboy by Linda Warren 10/04
2. B-day (Auntee) - The Forbidden Enchantment by Nina Bruhns 10/01
3. Michigan - Below Deck by Dorien Kelly 10/09
4. Halloween - Ghosts And Roses by Kelley St. John 10/03
5. Two authors - Taken by Tori Carrington 10/02
6. Crime Prevention - Eden's Shadow by Jenna Ryan 10/03
7. UN Day - From Russia, With Love by Ingrid Weaver 10/05
8. Columbus - Scent of a Woman by Joanne Rock 10/06
9. Paranormal fiction - Kiss Me Deadly by Michele Hauf 10/02
10. Reader's Choice - Smoke And Mirrors by Jenna Mills 10/05

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Alathea, you kick but! I thought I was doing good with being halfway done and most of the way done with the read the month.

[BJ Rose]

Alathea wrote: "10/10 - Challenge finished! (on October 9)..."

Alathea - Congratulations!
I haven't even finished 10 books this month, and they're spread out among several challenges - but I'll get there (I hope!) Thanks for the incentive!!

[Mojca]

Thanks, Photojim and BJ Rose.

I like these challenges. They're good for my TBR pile as well. ;)

[Lori]

3 down...




1. "O" - Object of His Desire by Ava March
2. Birthday - The Ties That Bind (Zarifina)
3. Michigan - Payback by Jordan Castillo Price
4. Halloween - Hemovore by Jordan Castillo Price
5. Two authors - Blood Brothers by Barbara Sheridan & Anne Cain
6. Crime Prevention Month - The Long Way Home by Z.A. Maxfield
7. UN Day - Warm Rush, Book I Chasing Winter by Rowan McBride
8. Columbus Day - Captain's Surrender by Alex Beecroft
9. Paranormal - Souls Deep by by M.L. Rhodes
10. Reader's Choice - Love, Like Ghosts by Ally Blue

[Tara]

Wow Alathea! Conrats! I was already feeling behind because I've been moving all week, now its time to get serious! :)

[Valerie]

I am in.


1. October: "O": On the Prowl (Includes Alpha & Omega Prequel; World of the Lupi, #3.5; Dorina Basarab Prequel; Monère, #2)
2. Birthday (Michelle):Fire Study
3. Geography (Michigan): The Time Traveler's Wife 10/09/09
4. Halloween:The Hunger Games
5. Two authors:Untamed
6. Crime Prevention Month:Cravings
7. United Nations Day: To Tame a Highland Warrior
8. Columbus Day:Sea Glass
9. Explore a Genre: Paranormal:Dead and Loving
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10. Reader's Choice: PS, I Love You

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[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ]

Valerie wrote: "I am in.

Valerie... are you aware that Storm Glass is the first in the Glass series? Sea Glass is book 2. Glass series follows Opal who appears briefly in Magic Study and Fire Study. I finished Study series and loved it and awaiting the Glass books to arrive which I ordered online. (Spy Glass, book 3 is due out sometime in 2010).

[Mel W]

Alathea wrote: "10/10 - Challenge finished! (on October 9)

1. "O" - Once A Cowboy by Linda Warren 10/04
2. B-day (Auntee) - The Forbidden Enchantment by Nina Bruhns 10/01
3. Michigan..."

Congrats, Alathea! I'm on my 8th book for the month but unfortunately only one of them was for this challenge - lol!

[Michelle]

2 of 10

1. O book – Outlander by OutlanderDiana Gabaldon
2. Birthday – Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris (Annvelwis's list)
3. Geography Michigan – Loving Tenderness by Gail Gaymer Martin October 1st
4. Halloween – The Bone Factory by Nate Kenyon
5. Two Authors – Keeper of the King by Nigel Bennett the book also says P.N. Elrod
6. Crime Prevention – Loving Constance (Love Inspired) Sisters Of The Heart #3 by Lyn Cote
7. United Nations 2 Countries – Shopaholic Takes Manhattan by Sophie Kinsella October 9th
8. Columbus Day – Highland Legacy Four Generations of Love Are Rooted in Scotland by Tracey Victoria Bateman
9. Explore a Genre Paranormal – Witch Hunt by Wendy Corsi Staub
10. Reader’s choice - Light from Heaven by Light from Heaven

[Wendy]

1. "O" title...
-Out of Sight, Out of Mind by Marilyn Kaye
2. October B'day shelf...
- At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost (Auntee/Kasia's shelves)
3. Michigan author, character or setting...
-Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
4. Theme - scary/spooky...
-Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs
5. Co-authored...
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6. Theme - crime...
-Conspiracy in Death by J.D. Robb
7. Setting - two countries...
-When the hipchicks went to war by Pamela Rushby (Australia/Vietnam)
8. Theme - sea...
-Oceans of Fire by Christine Feehan
9. Explore-a-Genre: Paranormal...
-The Immortal Highlander byKaren Marie Moning
10. Pick-it-for-Me Challenge...
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[Annie]

2 down... finally.
1. "O" title... TBD
2. October B'day shelf... Mistress of the art of death by Ariana Franklin from DJ's shelf
3. Michigan author, character or setting... Tempting trouble by Dorien Kelly.
4. Theme - scary/spooky... The totem by David Morrell.
5. Co-authored... Elvenbane by Andre Norton & Mercedes Lackey.
6. Theme - crime... Sins of the past by Linda Randall Wisdom. 8 Oct.
7. Setting - two countries... Banquo's son by TK Roxborogh... England & Scotland - in the 11th century they were 2 countries.
8. Theme - sea... Point of departure by Lindsey McKenna - she's in the navy, he's JAG. 8 Oct.
9. Explore-a-Genre: Paranormal... Rampant by Diana Peterfreund OR Dragon actually by GA Aiken.
10. Pick-it-for-Me Challenge... American gods by Neil Gaiman OR Talk me down by Victoria Dahl.
Must remember to pack some of these to read while at conference (again)...

[Lauren]

2/10 read

1. "O" --Obernewtyn by Isobelle Carmody - 5th October
2. Birthday recipient -- Rogue by Rachel Vincent (Kasia)
3. The Turning by Jennifer Armintrout (author from Michigan) - 10th Oct.
4. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (scary)
5. Chosen by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast (Collaboration)
6. Night Life by Caitlin Kittredge (main character is a police officer)
7. The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver (United Nations)
8. Girl at Sea by Maureen Johnson (Columbus Day)
9. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison (paranormal)
10. Darkborn by Alison Sinclair (own choice)
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[Tara]

As of October 10-
3/10 complete


1. "O" for October: Drive Me Wild by Julie Ortolon

2. October Birthday: Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead from Kasia's Shelf-- currently reading

3. Geography - Michigan: Raising Holy Hell A Novel by Elizabeth Sims

4. Halloween: Demon Can't Help It by Kathy Love- 10/2 ★★★ - didn't think it would freak me out but it did, so I decided to use it here!

5. Two Authors: Phantom in the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon & Dianna Love

6. Crime Prevention: Laid Bare by Lauren Dane- 10/3 ★★★★

7. United Nations: Born to be Bad by Sherrilyn Kenyon

8. Columbus Day: Hawkes Harbor by S.E. Hinton

9. Explore a Genre: Storm Born by Richelle Mead- 10/10 ★★★
I am always hesitant to rate books the second I finish them, and I usually go back and change that rating after I've been finished a few days. I don't know, there was a lot of anticipation to reading this book and I gotta say, I'm a little let down on all counts, I already have Thorn Queen and I am going to read it and hope fro the best.

10. Readers Choice: I would like to readDead Girls Are Easy by Terri Garey as my pick it for me challenge book, but I am having trouble getting a copy so it might be Bobbie Faye's Very by Toni McGee Causey

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[tosca]

Update:

1. Title starts with “O” -One Night with the Rebel Billionaire by Trish Wylie 4 Oct 2009
2. October B-day celebrant - Heat Seeker by Lora Leigh Heat Seeker by Lora Leigh - Corrupt's bookshelf 9 Oct 2009
3. Geography: Michigan - Trusting Ryan by Tara Taylor Quinn 4 Oct 2009
4. Halloween: "scary" or "spooky" - Where No Birds Sing by Grant Shanks 6 Oct 2009
5. Two authors - Storm Cycle by Iris Johansen and Roy Johansen
6. Crime Prevention Month - Trust Me by Brenda Novak
7. United Nations Day -
8. Columbus Day - Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters by Ben H. Winters 1 Oct 2009
9. Genre Paranormal - Dark Warrior Unbroken by Alexis Morgan 2 Oct 2009
10. Reader's Choice -Lucky Charm by Carly Phillips 3 Oct 2009

[southpaw285]

Update as of October 11

3/10 completed

October Monthly Challenge

1. "O" for October:Outcast by Joan Johnston 10.02.09

2. October Birthday: Thunder Creek by Jill Gregory From Auntee's shelf 10.11.09

3. Geography - Michigan

4. Halloween:

5. Two Authors:

6. Crime Prevention: Mouth To Mouth by Erin McCarthy 10.07.09

7. United Nations:

8. Columbus Day:

9. Explore a Genre:

10. Pick-It-For-Me/Reader's Choice: Wedding Survivor by Julia London

[Erin]

2 of 10 complete! Looking to make it 4 by the end of the day tomorrow!!

1. "O" for October: Obsession, Jonathan Kellerman
2. October Birthday: Hot Property, Carly Phillips (Corrupt)
3. Geography - Michigan: Blame it On Chocolate, Greene
4. Halloween: 9 Dragons, Michael Connelly
5. Two Authors: Agnes and the Hitman, Jennifer Cruise and Bob Mayer
6. Crime Prevention: The Forgotten Man, Richard Crais
7. United Nations: Pursuit of Honor, Vince Flynn
8. Columbus Day: True Compass, Ted Kennedy 10/1
9. Explore a Genre: Dead Until Dark, Charlaine Harris 10/11
10. Readers Choice: True Blood, David Baldacci

[Mel W]

Update - October 11

So far we have 37 readers participating in this month's challenge:

Alathea - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Amanda - 2 books read
Annie (a mad hamster) - 2 books read
Annvelwis - 8 books read
Barbara
BJ Rose - 3 books read
Brenda (b) - 2 books read
Briansgirl - 2 books read
Courtney - 1 book read
Emily - 2 books read
Erin - 1 book read
Jane
Kasia
Kenjii - 1 book read
Lauren - 2 books read
LibraryLass - 8 books read
Lindy-Lane
Lu - 1 book read
Mel (me) - 1 book read
Melinda - 3 books read
Melissa - 4 books read
Melissa (So Cal Gal)
Michelle R - 2 books read
Michelle (shelli_m) - 3 books read
Mod_Lori - 3 books read
Nikki
Photojim - 5 books read
Sallie
Shazzy - 5 books read
southpaw285 - 3 books read
Tara - 3 books read
Toni
Tosca - 7 books read

The following have signed up since the last update:

Julie (Mom2lnb) - 1 book read
Stephanie
Valerie - 1 book read
Yz - 3 books read

Total books read so far: 89

One participant has completed all 10 categories - congratulations!

Sign-up will remain open throughout the month.

Note: For ease of tracking, please repost your official list with your progress after every update. Striking out the title and/or a finished date after the book's name will be best.

The next update will be October 16 .

Also, don't forget to post your challenge books to the group's bookshelf, if you haven't already done so :)

Good luck and happy reading, everyone!

[Courtney]

1. October: Read a book which title starts with “O”.
The Other Woman ~ Jane Green

2. Birthday: Read a book from an October B-day celebrant.
Nobody's Baby But Mine ~ Susan Elizabeth Phillips (from Annvelwis's shelves)

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Michigan.
The Chocolate Cupid Killings by Joanna Carl

4. Halloween: Read a book that you consider "scary" or "spooky."
Demons Are a Ghoul's Best Friend by Victoria Laurie

5. Read a book with two authors (not an anthology, more like a collaboration.)
8th Confession by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro

6. Crime Prevention Month: Read a book where a character is a cop or a detective and/or a murder mystery is being solved.
Carrot Cake Murder ~ Joanne Fluke

7. United Nations Day: Read a book which has more than 2 countries as its setting.
Murder on the Orient Express ~ Agatha Christie

8. Columbus Day - Read a book that involves sea travel, sailing, on a cruise ship or has a sailor/captain as a character.
Sail ~ James Patterson

9. Explore a Genre: Paranormal (not limited to Romance) Read a book that has some paranormal element in the storyline.
Dead to the World ~ Charlaine Harris

10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-it-for-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Key Lime Pie Murder ~ Joanne Fluke

2/10 completed!

[BJ Rose]

4/10

1. Starts with 'O': O Jerusalem by Laurie King OR One Man's Love Book One of The Highland Lords
2. October BD: Gina: Life, the Universe and Everything by Douglas Adams Oct. 11 (***)
3.Geography: Michigan: A Superior Death by Nevada Barr
4. Halloween: The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving Oct. 4 (****)
5. Book written by two authors: Pearl Harbor A Novel of December 8th by Gingrich & Forstchen
6. Cop or Detective: Rapture in Death by J.D. Robb Oct. 5 (****)
7. U.N.: Airs Above the Ground by Mary Stewart Oct. 7 (****)
8. Columbus Day: Sea Swept by Nora Roberts OR Traitor's Moon by Lynn Fllewelling
9. Explore a Genre: Paranormal: Queen of Dragons by Shana Abe
10. Reader's Choice: Surrender to the Devil by Lorraine Heath - currently reading

[Emily]

1. “O” :
2. Birthday :
3. Michigan :
4. Halloween :
5. Two authors :
6. Crime Prevention Month : Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane
7. United Nations Day : Crocodile On the Sandbankby Elizabeth Peters
8. Columbus Day :
9. Explore a Genre : Bloody Good by Georgia Evans
10. Pick-it-for-Me Challenge :



3/10

[Tara]

As of October 11-
4/10 complete


1. "O" for October: Drive Me Wild by Julie Ortolon

2. October Birthday: Thorn Queen by Richelle Mead from Kasia's Shelf-- completed:10/11 ★★★★ -- I definitely enjoyed this book much more than Storm Born. I like the character of Dorian above all others. I also wish books were written in the 3rd person, because I miss seeing things for his point of view. I'm intrigued by the story unfolding and actually look forward to the next Dark Swan Story. Not my favorite series, but definitely one I would recommend.

3. Geography - Michigan: Raising Holy Hell A Novel by Elizabeth Sims

4. Halloween: Demon Can't Help It by Kathy Love- completed: 10/2 ★★★

5. Two Authors: Phantom in the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon & Dianna Love

6. Crime Prevention: Laid Bare by Lauren Dane- completed: 10/3 ★★★★

7. United Nations: Born to be Bad by Sherrilyn Kenyon

8. Columbus Day: Hawkes Harbor by S.E. Hinton

9. Explore a Genre: Storm Born by Richelle Mead- completed:10/10 ★★★

10. Readers Choice: I would like to readDead Girls Are Easy by Terri Garey as my pick it for me challenge book, but I am having trouble getting a copy so it might be Bobbie Faye's Very by Toni McGee Causey

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