October Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread

[Erin]

5 of 10 complete!

1. "O" for October: On What Grounds, Cleo Coyle
2. October Birthday: Hot Property, Carly Phillips (Corrupt)
3. Geography - Michigan:The Chocolate Bear Burglar, Joanna Carl
4. Halloween: 9 Dragons, Michael Connelly 10/13
5. Two Authors: Agnes and the Hitman, Jennifer Cruise and Bob Mayer
6. Crime Prevention: The Forgotten Man, Richard Crais 10/12
7. United Nations: Pursuit of Honor, Vince Flynn 10/18
8. Columbus Day: True Compass, Ted Kennedy 10/11
9. Explore a Genre: Dead Until Dark, Charlaine Harris 10/1
10. Readers Choice: True Blood, David Baldacci

[BJ Rose]

7/10 Coasting along!

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1. Starts with 'O': O Jerusalem by Laurie King Oct. 15 (****)
2. October BD: Gina: Life, the Universe and Everything by Douglas Adams Oct. 11 (***)
3.Geography: Michigan: A Superior Death by Nevada Barr Oct. 18 (***)
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 - Oct. 12 (****)

[Lauren]

5/10 read (getting there!)
update: make that 6/10!

1. "O" --Obernewtyn by Isobelle Carmody - 5th Oct.
2. Birthday recipient -- Rogue by Rachel Vincent (Kasia) - 19th Oct.
3. The Turning by Jennifer Armintrout (author from Michigan) - 10th Oct.
4. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (scary) - 12th Oct.
5. Chosen by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast (Collaboration) - 15th Oct.
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. Wake by Lisa McMann (own choice) - 20th Oct.

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Two to go (which is not as much fun as to Togo or even a two toe Goa but that is beside the point)
**Edit - of course I can't count. Three to go. LOL



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: Who Needs Mistletoe? by Kate Hoffmann (10/13)
9. Explore a Genre: Paranormal: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Jane Austin and Seth Grahame-Smith (10/18)
10. U-Pick it: Simply Irresistible by Rachel Gibson (10/4)

[Lori]

8 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

[Valerie]

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 10/17/09
5. Two authors:Untamed
6. Crime Prevention Month: Cravings 10/12/09
7. United Nations Day: To Tame a Highland Warrior 10/15/09
8. Columbus Day:Sea Glass
9. Explore a Genre: Paranormal: Dead and Loving It 10/11/09
10. Reader's Choice: PS, I Love You



Also read:

[Annie]

7 down... .
1. "O" title... On the prowl by Patricia Briggs and others. 18 Oct.
2. October B'day shelf... Mistress of the art of death by Ariana Franklin from DJ's shelf. 19 Oct.
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. 16 Oct.
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. 18 Oct.
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.
The darkest whisper by Gena Showalter. 19 Oct.
10. Pick-it-for-Me Challenge... American gods by Neil Gaiman OR Talk me down by Victoria Dahl.
Don't know why I bother packing books to read while away - I never read them!

[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.)
Mothers-In-Law Do Everything Wrong M.I.L.D.E.W. ~ Liz Bluper and Renee Plastique

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

5/10 completed!

[Mel W]

5/10 read

1. "O" - One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 20/10
2. Birthday - Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Tricia's shelf) 14/10
3. Michigan - Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts (Starts off in Michigan)
4. Halloween -
5. Two authors - Phantom in the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon with Dianna Love 18/10
6. Crime Prevention Month - Chill Factor by Sandra Brown
7. UN Day - Three Fates by Nora Roberts 15/10
8. Columbus Day - Sea Swept by Nora Roberts
9. Paranormal - Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward
10. Pick-it-for-Me - How to Murder a Millionaire by Nancy Martin 4/10

[Michelle]

4 of 10
1. O book – The Overlook by Michael Connelly October 19th
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 October 19th
10. Reader’s choice - Light from Heaven by Jan Karon

[BJ Rose]

9/10 Down to One!

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1. Starts with 'O': O Jerusalem by Laurie King Oct. 15 (****)
2. October BD: Gina: Life, the Universe and Everything by Douglas Adams Oct. 11 (***)
3.Geography: Michigan: A Superior Death by Nevada Barr Oct. 18 (***)
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: Traitor's Moon by Lynn Fllewelling Oct.11 (***)
9. Explore a Genre: Paranormal: Queen of Dragons by Shana Abe Oct. 19 (****)
10. Reader's Choice: Surrender to the Devil by Lorraine Heath - Oct. 12 (****)

[Jane(Janelba)]

Latest update 20 Oct 2009 9/10 read

1. "O" for October - One Night with Her Boss - Alison Roberts - 04 October 2009
2. October B'Day - (Tricia) - Bitten - Kelley Armstrong - 12 October 2009
3. Geography - Michigan - A Nice Change of Pace - Chance of Snow - May become Permanent - Margot Hoornstra(short novellas by author from Michigan)-11 October 2009
4. Halloween - "Scary/Spooky" - The family Bones - Kimberley Raiser - 03 October 2009
5. 2 authors - Complete Yes Prime Minister - Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn (Edited By Antony Jay) - 10 October 2009
6. Crime Prevention - Strawberry Shortcake Murder - Joanne Fluke
7. United Nations - Around the World in Eighty Days - Jules Verne - 16 October 2009
8. Columbus Day - Sharpe's Prey - Bernard Cornwell - 06/10/09
9. Explore a Genre - Lover Revealed - J.R. Ward - 20 October 2009
10. Reader's Choice - Designed To Annoy - Elizabeth Oldfield - 11 October 2009

[Melissa]

5/10 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* * * *

[Michelle]

5 of 10
1. O book – The Overlook by Michael Connelly October 19th
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 October 2oth
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 October 19th
10. Reader’s choice - Light from Heaven by Jan Karon

[Erin]

6 of 10 complete!

1. "O" for October: On What Grounds, Cleo Coyle
2. October Birthday: Hot Property, Carly Phillips (Corrupt) 10/20
3. Geography - Michigan:The Chocolate Bear Burglar, Joanna Carl
4. Halloween: 9 Dragons, Michael Connelly 10/13
5. Two Authors: Agnes and the Hitman, Jennifer Cruise and Bob Mayer
6. Crime Prevention: The Forgotten Man, Richard Crais 10/12
7. United Nations: Pursuit of Honor, Vince Flynn 10/18
8. Columbus Day: True Compass, Ted Kennedy 10/11
9. Explore a Genre: Dead Until Dark, Charlaine Harris 10/1
10. Readers Choice: True Blood, David Baldacci

[Julianna]

Update 10/20
2. Birthday: Read a book from an October B-day celebrant.
Mouth to Mouth by Erin McCarthy (Auntee) (10/13)

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)

10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-it-for-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
The Leopard Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt (10/19)

Completed 3/10

[Mel W]

6/10 read

1. "O" - One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 20/10
2. Birthday - Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Tricia's shelf) 14/10
3. Michigan - Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts (Starts off in Michigan)
4. Halloween -
5. Two authors - Phantom in the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon with Dianna Love 18/10
6. Crime Prevention Month - Chill Factor by Sandra Brown
7. UN Day - Three Fates by Nora Roberts 15/10
8. Columbus Day - Sea Swept by Nora Roberts
9. Paranormal - Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward 21/10
10. Pick-it-for-Me - How to Murder a Millionaire by Nancy Martin 4/10

[southpaw285]

Update as of 10/21/09

4/10 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: Sea Swept by Nora Roberts

9. Explore a Genre:

10. Pick-It-For-Me/Reader's Choice: Wedding Survivor by Julia London 10.13.09

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

OCTOBER'S RRR Challenge List:

1. "O" - One On One by Cathryn Fox 10/4
2. Birthday - Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs (Annvelwis Shelf) 10/15
3. Michigan -
4. Halloween -
5. Collaboration - Chosen by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast
6. Crime Prevention - Midnight Sins by Cynthia Eden 10/18
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 10/9
10. Pick-It-For-Me - Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur (Caryn's choice)

Slow going as expected, but I'm still reading... :)

[Emily]

1. "O": Outback Mistress by Lindsay Armstrong
2. Birthday:
3. Michigan: Blood Promise by Richelle Mead
4. Halloween: Button, Button Uncanny Stories by Richard Matheson
5. Collaboration Beyond Heaving Bosoms by Sarah Wendell & Candy Tan
6. Crime Prevention: Shutter Island by Dennis Lehane
7. United Nations:Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters
8. Columbus Day:
9. Paranormal: Bloody Good by Georgia Evans
10. Pick-It-For-Me: Good in Bed by Jennifer Weiner

7/10

[Mel W]

Update - October 21

We have 38 readers participating in this month's challenge:

Alathea - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Amanda - 2 books read
Annie (a mad hamster) - 7 books read
Annvelwis - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Barbara
BJ Rose - 9 books read
Brenda (b) - 6 books read
Briansgirl - 4 books read
Courtney - 3 books read
Emily - 7 books read
Erin - 6 books read
Jane - 9 books read
Julie(Mom2lnb) - 3 books read
Kasia - 8 books read
Kenjii - 2 books read
Lauren - 6 books read
LibraryLass - 9 books read
Lindy-Lane
Lu - 1 book read
Mel (me) - 6 books read
Melinda - 6 books read
Melissa - 5 books read
Melissa (So Cal Gal)
Michelle R - 5 books read
Michelle (shelli_m) - 3 books read
Mod_Lori - 6 books read
Nikki - 1 book read
Photojim - 8 books read
Sallie
Shazzy - 8 books read
southpaw285 - 4 books read
Stephanie
Tara - 4 books read
Toni - 2 (out of 5) books read
Tosca - 9 books read
Valerie - 5 books read
Yz - 6 books read

The following reader/s signed up since the last update:

Laura - 5 books read

Total books read by the group so far: 185

Two participants have completed all 10 categories to date - 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 26 .

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!

[Lauren]

7/10 read


1. "O" --Obernewtyn by Isobelle Carmody - 5th Oct.
2. Birthday recipient -- Rogue by Rachel Vincent (Kasia) - 19th Oct.
3. The Turning by Jennifer Armintrout (author from Michigan) - 10th Oct.
4. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (scary) - 12th Oct.
5. Chosen by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast (Collaboration) - 15th Oct.
6. Night Life by Caitlin Kittredge (main character is a police officer)
7. Three Fates by Nora Roberts (United Nations)
8. Girl at Sea by Maureen Johnson (Columbus Day) - 22nd Oct.
9. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison (paranormal)
10. Wake by Lisa McMann (own choice) - 20th Oct.

[Unapologetic_Bookaholic]

1. Title “O”:

4. "scary" or "spooky."
6. Det./Murder Mystery solved:White out v Vicki Delaney

7. More than 2 countries:Red[yaoi manga:] v Sanae Rokuya [Japan/USA:]

8. Traveling/Sailing Sailor/Capt.:

9. Paranormal[not just romance:]:The Man Within by Lora Leigh fin 10-10-09

10. Reader's Choice: Siwng by Opal Carew fin. 10-4-09

[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 22nd Oct
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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[Melissa]

6/10 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* * * *

[Laura]

1. O Book - On the Edge by Ilona Andrews
2. Birthday - Angel's Blood by Nalini Singh (Annvelwis) 10/21
3. Michigan -
4. Scary/spooky - Blood Blade by Marcus Pelegrimas 10/15
5. 2 authors - Magic Strikes by Ilona (and Gordon) Andrews
6. Crime Prevention - Maverick by Lora Leigh 10/7
7. United Nations - Destined For An Early Grave by Jeanine Frost
8. Sea/ship - Blow Me Down by Katie MacAlister 10/11
9. Paranormal - Last of the Red Hot Vampires by Katie MacAlister 10/5
10. Reader's Choice - Zen and the Art of Vampires by Katie MacAlister 10/6

[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.)
Mothers-In-Law Do Everything Wrong M.I.L.D.E.W. ~ Liz Bluper and Renee Plastique

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

5/10 completed!

[Toni]

Update 3/5

1. "O" for October - Outlander by Diana Gabaldon 10/22
5. 2 Authors - Betrayed by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast
6. Crime Prevention - Promises in Death by J.D. Robb
9. Genre Paranormal - A Kiss Before the Apocalypse by Thomas E. Sniegoski 10/17
10. Reader's Choice - Dewey The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World byVicki Myron 10/16

[Jane(Janelba)]

Final update 23 Oct 2009 10/10 completed

1. "O" for October - One Night with Her Boss - Alison Roberts - 04 October 2009
2. October B'Day - (Tricia) - Bitten - Kelley Armstrong - 12 October 2009
3. Geography - Michigan - A Nice Change of Pace - Chance of Snow - May become Permanent - Margot Hoornstra(short novellas by author from Michigan)-11 October 2009
4. Halloween - "Scary/Spooky" - The family Bones - Kimberley Raiser - 03 October 2009
5. 2 authors - Complete Yes Prime Minister - Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn (Edited By Antony Jay) - 10 October 2009
6. Crime Prevention - Strawberry Shortcake Murder - Joanne Fluke - 23 October 2009
7. United Nations - Around the World in Eighty Days - Jules Verne - 16 October 2009
8. Columbus Day - Sharpe's Prey - Bernard Cornwell - 06/10/09
9. Explore a Genre - Lover Revealed - J.R. Ward - 20 October 2009
10. Reader's Choice - Designed To Annoy - Elizabeth Oldfield - 11 October 2009

[Kasia]

Woooohoooo! Congrats Jane!!

[Jane(Janelba)]

Thanks Kasia ! I have no idea what I am going to find for the November challenge ! There are some really tough categories this time and no access to a library is going to make it doubly difficult LOL
Hey we all enjoy a challenge though eh?!

[Kasia]

I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you'll find something to fit into the challenge. But yes, some of the categories are going to be tricky....

[BJ Rose]

Jane wrote: "Final update 23 Oct 2009 10/10 completed"

CONGRATULATIONS!!

[Wendy]

RRCs Monthly Challenge:



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...
-Betrayed by P.C. Cast & Kristin Cast
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...
-The Smoke Thief (Drakon 1) by Shana Abe

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Yay, all done!!!

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Grats to those who finished! Keep going, almost there to those who are close. Better luck next month to those that aren't.

Yes, this message is for you. And just you.

[Melissa]

7/10 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* * * *

[BJ Rose]

LibraryLass wrote: "RRCs Monthly Challenge:

Yay, all done!!!"

Yay, LibraryLass!!!

[Kasia]

Congrats LibraryLass!

[Wendy]

Thanks guys. I thought I would get far more read over the past week (I've been on leave) but alas not so! Been to visit my daughter and now am looking after my Grandma. But it's all good. I still finished both my challenges for the month. Looking forward to next months now. Keep reading everyone! (as if I even have to say it) =)=)

[ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ]

October Monthly Challenge
9/10

1. O for October... Once Aboard the Eagle by Edward Hoch 10/24/09
2. B-day book... Storm Glass by Maria Snyder (Melissa)
3. Michigan... A Nice Change of Pace, May Become Permanent, and Chance of Snow by Margo Hoornstra 10/22/09
4. Spooky... The Awakening by Dawne Dominique 10/22/09
5. 2 Authors... Shafted by Charlotte and Aaron Elkins 10/23/09
6. Mystery-Crime... Murder, She Wrote Trick or Treachery by Jessica Fletcher and Donald Bain 10/23/09
7. UN (set in >2 countries)... Mash A Novel About Three Army Doctors by Richard Hooker 10/17/09
8. Sea... Tales from the Odyssey: Sirens and Sea Monsters - Book #3 by Mary Pope Osborne 10/1/09 and Sea Glass by Maria Snyder
9. Paranormal... My Prom Date is a Vampire by Kitty Keswick 10/1/09
10. Reader's Choice... What Are Hyenas Laughing At Anyway? by David Feldman 10/7/09

[Laura]

1. O Book - On the Edge by Ilona Andrews
2. Birthday - Angel's Blood by Nalini Singh (Annvelwis) 10/21
3. Michigan -
4. Scary/spooky - Blood Blade by Marcus Pelegrimas 10/15
5. 2 authors - Magic Strikes by Ilona (and Gordon) Andrews
6. Crime Prevention - Maverick by Lora Leigh 10/7
7. United Nations - Destined For An Early Grave by Jeanine Frost 10/24
8. Sea/ship - Blow Me Down by Katie MacAlister 10/11
9. Paranormal - Last of the Red Hot Vampires by Katie MacAlister 10/5
10. Reader's Choice - Zen and the Art of Vampires by Katie MacAlister 10/6

[Lauren]

8/10 read


1. "O" --Obernewtyn by Isobelle Carmody - 5th Oct.
2. Birthday recipient -- Rogue by Rachel Vincent (Kasia) - 19th Oct.
3. The Turning by Jennifer Armintrout (author from Michigan) - 10th Oct.
4. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (scary) - 12th Oct.
5. Chosen by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast (Collaboration) - 15th Oct.
6. Night Life by Caitlin Kittredge (main character is a police officer)
7. Three Fates by Nora Roberts (United Nations)
8. Girl at Sea by Maureen Johnson (Columbus Day) - 22nd Oct.
9. Blood Promise by Richelle Mead (paranormal) - 25th Oct.
10. Wake by Lisa McMann (own choice) - 20th Oct.

[Kasia]

Woot, Woot Shazzy!

[southpaw285]

Update as of 10/25/09

5/10 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: No One Here Gets Out Alive by Daniel Sugerman and Jerry Hopkins 10.31.09

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

7. United Nations:

8. Columbus Day: Sea Swept by Nora Roberts 10.25.09

9. Explore a Genre:Dark Lover by J.R. Ward

10. Pick-It-For-Me/Reader's Choice: Wedding Survivor by Julia London 10.13.09

[Laura]

1. O Book - On the Edge by Ilona Andrews
2. Birthday - Angel's Blood by Nalini Singh (Annvelwis) 10/21
3. Michigan -
4. Scary/spooky - Blood Blade by Marcus Pelegrimas 10/15
5. 2 authors - Magic Strikes by Ilona (and Gordon) Andrews 10/25
6. Crime Prevention - Maverick by Lora Leigh 10/7
7. United Nations - Destined For An Early Grave by Jeanine Frost 10/24
8. Sea/ship - Blow Me Down by Katie MacAlister 10/11
9. Paranormal - Last of the Red Hot Vampires by Katie MacAlister 10/5
10. Reader's Choice - Zen and the Art of Vampires by Katie MacAlister 10/6

[Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim)]

Only one to go! I'm sure I might even be able to count something I read for another challenge for Crime Prevention, but I have a few days yet.



1. October: "O": Our Husband by Stephanie Bond (10/6)
2. Birthday: Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead (10/24) Annvelwis
3. Geography: The Widower by Liesel Litzenburger (10/7)
4. Halloween: Dead Until Dawn by charlaine Harris (10/25)
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: Who Needs Mistletoe? by Kate Hoffmann (10/13)
9. Explore a Genre: Paranormal: Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Jane Austin and Seth Grahame-Smith (10/18)
10. U-Pick it: Simply Irresistible by Rachel Gibson (10/4)

[Yz the Whyz, Moderator]

1. "O" - One On One by Cathryn Fox 10/4
2. Birthday - Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs (Annvelwis Shelf) 10/15
3. Michigan -
4. Halloween -
5. Collaboration - Chosen by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast
6. Crime Prevention - Midnight Sins by Cynthia Eden 10/18
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 10/9
10. Pick-It-For-Me - Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur (Caryn's choice)

[Lori]

All done!




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

[Mel W]

7/10 read

1. "O" - One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 20/10
2. Birthday - Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Tricia's shelf) 14/10
3. Michigan - Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts (Starts off in Michigan) 27/10
4. Halloween - Black Rose by Nora Roberts (Kind of spooky - there's a ghost haunting the house where the main characters live).
5. Two authors - Phantom in the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon with Dianna Love 18/10
6. Crime Prevention Month - Chill Factor by Sandra Brown
7. UN Day - Three Fates by Nora Roberts 15/10
8. Columbus Day - Sea Swept by Nora Roberts
9. Paranormal - Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward 21/10
10. Pick-it-for-Me - How to Murder a Millionaire by Nancy Martin 4/10

[Mel W]

Congratulations to all those that have finished the challenge! I'm running behind with the update that I should have posted yesterday - working on it now and will have it up soon.