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October Monthly Challenge: Participants' Lists Thread
Yay! My first full month here and I finished the monthly challenge. I'm not sure if I'll be able to keep the pace up in the future, but I was happy with this one. The Michigan book was one I never would have read had it not been for this challenge. And I was certainly happy to have found that one. The pick-it-for-me was good too.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 Dark by charlaine Harris (10/25)
5. Two authors: Night Fever by Tori Carrington (10/8)
6. Crime Prevention Month: Up Close and Dangerously Sexy by Karen Anders (10/27)
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)
Update - October 27 - Finally :)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) - 9 books read
Briansgirl - 9 books read
Courtney - 5 books read
Emily - 7 books read
Erin - 6 books read
Jane - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Julie(Mom2lnb) - 3 books read
Kasia - 8 books read
Kenjii - 4 books read
Laura - 8 books read
Lauren - 8 books read
LibraryLass - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Lindy-Lane
Lu - 1 book read
Mel (me) - 7 books read
Melinda - 6 books read
Melissa - 7 books read
Melissa (So Cal Gal)
Michelle R - 6 books read
Michelle (shelli_m) - 4 books read
Mod_Lori - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Nikki - 1 book read
Photojim - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
Sallie
Shazzy - 10 books read - Challenge complete! Congratulations!
southpaw285 - 5 books read
Stephanie
Tara - 4 books read
Toni - 3 (out of 5) books read
Tosca - 9 books read
Valerie - 5 books read
Yz - 7 books read
No new sign ups since the last update:
Total books read by the group so far: 220
7 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 and final update will be November 1 .
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!
Done! Finally!.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. 23 Oct.
4. Theme - scary/spooky... The totem by David Morrell. 21 Oct.
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...
10. Pick-it-for-Me Challenge... American gods by Neil Gaiman. 28 Oct.
1. O FOR OCTOBER - Odd Thomas - Stephen King2. B-DAY SHELF -
3. GEOGRAPHY - Blame it on Cupid - Jennifer Greene
4. HALLOWEEN -
5. COLLABORATION - Whispered Lies - Sherrilyn Kenyon & Dianna Love
6. CRIME PREVENTION -
7. UNITED NATIONS - A Hunger Like No Other - Kresley Cole
8. COLUMBUS DAY - Sea Swept - Nora Roberts
9. PARANORMAL -
10. READERS CHOICE -
Shelli_m
Annie (a mad hamster) wrote: "Done! Finally!."Hurray for you, Annie!
I'm calling it quits because I got caught up in Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake series. I had read the first book five years ago and wasn't very impressed, but since then I have read all of her Merry Gentry books and loved them so I thought I would revisit the Anita books. Some of my friends and relatives have bought me the books in the series over the past few years so I actually own all of them through Blood Noir. Well, I'm hooked. I put one down and then pick the next one up immediately. They aren't even that fantastic, but I just can't stop reading! So, this has thrown me way off course and I know I won't get to the rest of these challenges books.7/10 completed
5. Collaboration: Hunter's Moon by C.T. Adams and Cathy Clamp
7. United Nations:
8. Columbus Day: Distant Waves A Novel of the Titanic by Suzanne Weyn
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Melissa wrote: "I'm calling it quits because I got caught up in Laurell K. Hamilton's Anita Blake series. (...) They aren't even that fantastic, but I just can't stop reading! "Uuuuu, yes! Anita Blake can be addictive, sure there are better books out there, but there's something about that strong heroine and her necromancing that's very appealing...
Brenda (b) wrote: "As of Oct. 27 -- challenge complete..."Congratulations, Brenda!
I'm on the 3rd chapter of my last book - if nothing else interferes, I might make it!
1. O FOR OCTOBER - 2. B-DAY SHELF -
3. GEOGRAPHY - Blame it on Cupid - Jennifer Greene
4. HALLOWEEN -
5. COLLABORATION - Whispered Lies - Sherrilyn Kenyon & Dianna Love
6. CRIME PREVENTION -
7. UNITED NATIONS - A Hunger Like No Other - Kresley Cole
8. COLUMBUS DAY - Sea Swept - Nora Roberts
9. PARANORMAL -
10. READERS CHOICE -
Switched out my O book. Still got 4 books to go. Depending on how life interferes with my reading time, I might make it or I might not! Positive thoughts.... :)
Shelli_m
COMPLETED 10/281. O for October........................
Upon A Scandal by Barbara Dawson Smith
2. B-day book...........................
3. Michigan..............................
4. Horror...........................
5. 2 Authors.............................
6. Mystery-Crime.....................
7. UN (set in >2 countries)........
8. Sea..................................
9. Paranormal...........................
10. Pick It For Me......................
8/10 read6. Crime Prevention Month - Chill Factor by Sandra Brown
8. Columbus Day - Sea Swept by Nora Roberts
Update 10/282. Birthday: Read a book from an October B-day celebrant.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Michigan.
4. Halloween: Read a book that you consider "scary" or "spooky."
(from Midnight Pleasures anthology)
7. United Nations Day: Read a book which has more than 2 countries as its setting.
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-it-for-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Completed 5/10
1. O FOR OCTOBER - 2. B-DAY SHELF -
3. GEOGRAPHY - Blame it on Cupid - Jennifer Greene
4. HALLOWEEN -
5. COLLABORATION -
6. CRIME PREVENTION -
7. UNITED NATIONS - A Hunger Like No Other - Kresley Cole
8. COLUMBUS DAY - Sea Swept - Nora Roberts
9. PARANORMAL -
10. READERS CHOICE -
Shelli_m
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2. Birthday – Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris (Annvelwis's list)
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4. Halloween – The Bone Factory by Nate Kenyon
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8. Columbus Day – Highland Legacy Four Generations of Love Are Rooted in Scotland by Tracey Victoria Bateman
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Barbara wrote: "COMPLETED 10/28."Yay for you, Barbara!!
Update as of 10/28/096/10 completed
October Monthly Challenge
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Update 5/5 --- Finished1. "O" for October -
5. 2 Authors -
6. Crime Prevention -
9. Genre Paranormal -
10. Reader's Choice -
1. O FOR OCTOBER - 2. B-DAY SHELF -
3. GEOGRAPHY -
4. HALLOWEEN -
5. COLLABORATION -
6. CRIME PREVENTION -
7. UNITED NATIONS - A Hunger Like No Other - Kresley Cole
8. COLUMBUS DAY - Sea Swept - Nora Roberts
9. PARANORMAL -
10. READERS CHOICE -
Shelli_m
7/101. October: "O": On the Prowl (Includes Alpha & Omega Prequel; World of the Lupi, #3.5; Dorina Basarab Prequel; Monère, #2)
2. Birthday (Michelle):
3. Geography (Michigan):
4. Halloween:
5. Two authors:Untamed
6. Crime Prevention Month:
7. United Nations Day:
8. Columbus Day:Sea Glass
9. Explore a Genre: Paranormal:
10. Reader's Choice:
Also read:
7 books read3. Geography {Michigan}:
4. Halloween {scary/spooky}:
8. Columbus Day {sea travel}:
Brenda (b) wrote: "Thanks BJ RoseI hope you're able to finish the last book. Think positive: I know I can, I know I can! LOL!"
I just passed the halfway mark in my last book - less than 200 pp. and counting!
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2. Birthday – Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris (Annvelwis's list)
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Laura wrote: "DONE!"Congratulations, Laura!!!
I'm just 140 pp. behind you!
9/10 read - One more to go!6. Crime Prevention Month - Chill Factor by Sandra Brown
October Monthly Challenge10/10 DONE!!!
1. O for October...
2. B-day book...
3. Michigan...
4. Spooky...
5. 2 Authors...
6. Mystery-Crime...
7. UN (set in >2 countries)...
8. Sea...
9. Paranormal...
10. Reader's Choice...
1. O FOR OCTOBER - 2. B-DAY SHELF -
3. GEOGRAPHY -
4. HALLOWEEN -
5. COLLABORATION -
6. CRIME PREVENTION -
7. UNITED NATIONS -
8. COLUMBUS DAY - Sea Swept - Nora Roberts
9. PARANORMAL -
10. READERS CHOICE -
One to go
shelli_m
Kate, Mel, Laura, Barbara! You guys kick ass. Woot, woot!(And I still haven't finished mine, sigh.)
Thanks Kasia. I wasn't sure I was gonna get that last book done in time. I spent 8 hours reading yesterday! lol
Didn't find a 2-country book that I could get into so I suppose that's me for this month and, considering it's Oct 31st here in NZ, I'm ok about it :)
10/10 Finally made it!
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Briansgirl "Master Book Sale Huntress" wrote: "October Monthly Challenge10/10 DONE!!!"
Congratulations, Kate!!
I was 11 hours behind you, but I made it!
And November is a whole day away!!
7 of 10 complete! 1. "O" for October: On What Grounds, Cleo Coyle
3. Geography - Michigan:The Chocolate Bear Burglar, Joanna Carl
5. Two Authors: Agnes and the Hitman, Jennifer Cruise and Bob Mayer
Congratulations BJ. We both made it. :)
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Update as of 10/31/097/10 completed
October Monthly Challenge
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1. O FOR OCTOBER - 2. B-DAY SHELF -
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4. HALLOWEEN -
5. COLLABORATION -
6. CRIME PREVENTION -
7. UNITED NATIONS -
8. COLUMBUS DAY -
9. PARANORMAL -
10. READERS CHOICE -
*COMPLETED 31/10/09*
Shelli_m
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I didn't get much reading done this month.
2. Birthday Shelf: Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole (Alathea)
6. Crime Prevention Month: Bound to Shadows by Keri Arthur
9. Explore a genre - Paranormal: A Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole
2. Birthday Shelf: Kiss of a Demon King by Kresley Cole (Alathea)
6. Crime Prevention Month: Bound to Shadows by Keri Arthur
9. Explore a genre - Paranormal: A Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole
8 of 10 complete! That is all for this month.... 3. Geography - Michigan:The Chocolate Bear Burglar, Joanna Carl
5. Two Authors: Agnes and the Hitman, Jennifer Cruise and Bob Mayer
With an hour and 1/2 to spare! At least I finished half.As of October 31-
5/10 complete
1. "O" for October: Drive Me Wild by Julie Ortolon
3. Geography - Michigan: Raising Holy Hell A Novel by Elizabeth Sims
5. Two Authors: Phantom in the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon & Dianna Love
7. United Nations: Born to be Bad by Sherrilyn Kenyon
8. Columbus Day: Hawkes Harbor by S.E. Hinton
TO BE READ:
COMPLETED:
I can't believe it. I actually completed this month's challenge.1. "O" -
2. Birthday -
3. Michigan -
4. Halloween -
5. Collaboration -
6. Crime Prevention -
7. United Nations -
8. Columbus Day -
9. Paranormal -
10. Pick-It-For-Me -
Yz wrote: "I can't believe it. I actually completed this month's challenge."Hurray for Yz!!!
Michelle wrote: "10 of 10..."Yay, Michelle, you did it!!!
10/10 read - Done!
1. October: Read a book which title starts with “O”
2. Birthday: Read a book from an October B-day celebrant.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Michigan.
4. Halloween: Read a book that you consider "scary" or "spooky."
5. Read a book with two authors (not an anthology, more like a collaboration.)
6. Crime Prevention Month: Read a book where a character is a cop or a detective and/or a murder mystery is being solved.
7. United Nations Day: Read a book which has more than 2 countries as its setting.
8. Columbus Day - Read a book that involves sea travel, sailing, on a cruise ship or has a sailor/captain as a character.
9. Explore a Genre: Paranormal (not limited to Romance) Read a book that has some paranormal element in the storyline.
10. Reader's Choice or if you joined the Pick-it-for-Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Congratulations back to you BJ Rose! And to all the rest! I love these challenges.
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O book – The Overlook by Michael ConnellyOctober 19th2. Birthday – Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris (Annvelwis's list)
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Geography Michigan – Loving Tenderness by Gail Gaymer MartinOctober 1st4. Halloween – The Bone Factory by Nate Kenyon
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