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SEPTEMBER READING CHALLENGE1. Beginner – read 1-3 books will try for at least this
2. Intermediate – read 6- 8 books
3. Advanced – read 8-10 books
Books read: 9
1.September's Birthstone is Sapphire-🍂Read a book published in September, with a blue cover or MC royalty.
September 6, 2011-Button Holed Kylie Logan 9/1/20
2. Flower of the Month–Aster -🍂Read a book with a MC who is in a long distance relationship, a flower on the cover or author's name begins with "A"
Both (lots of flowers on the cover, author first name Allison)
Allison Brook 9/8/203.September's zodiac sign is Virgo-🍂Read a book with a MC who is considered shy, title that begins with "V" or with stars on the cover.
Quilt or Innocence Elizabeth Spann Craig 9/5/20
4.National Beer Lovers Day (September 7th)-Read a book set in Germany, set in ancient times or MC who likes to drink or party.
Derby Divas Kathi Daley 9/9/20
5.Batman Day (September 15th)-🍂Read a book with a black cover or bat on cover, with MC who helps others or starts with a "B"
Sarah Shores mc-Fear at the Ferris Wheel Mel McCoy 9/4/20
6. MIA Recognition Day (September 18th)-Read a book with a MC who is in the military, set during war or title with all the letters in "MIA"
Murder Just Isn't Faire Thea Cambert 9/7/20
7.International Talk like a Pirate Day (September 19th)-Read a book with a ship on the cover, about pirates or author's name that starts with a "P"
8.National Pepperoni Pizza Day (September 20th)-Read a book set in the U.S., a character who eats pizza or with a circle on the cover.
Covers both: Set in Iowa, pizza eaters were Mia, Christina and Tasha Chili Cauldron Curse Lynn Cahoon 9/2/20
9.Beginning of Fall (Autumnal Equinox) (September 22nd)-🍂Read a book with fall leaves on the cover or a orange cover, MC goes to a Fall Festival or a character who falls.
Kyla Colby 9/14/20 10. Reader's Choice:🍂 Read any book of your choice.
Seven Lives to Kill K.M. Waller 9/3/20
I'm in for Beginner (3)Progress: 3/3
COMPLETE!
1.September's Birthstone is Sapphire-🍂Read a book published in September, with a blue cover or MC royalty.
4.National Beer Lovers Day (September 7th)-🍂 Beer is said to have originated around 5,000 B.C. The brewing process was documented on scrolls by ancient Egyptians. Oktoberfest in Germany is the world’s largest beer festival and is held in Munich. Read a book set in Germany, set in ancient times or MC who likes to drink or party.
6.MIA Recognition Day (September 18th)-🍂POW and MIA Recognition Day draws attention to former prisoners of war. It also recognizes those who remain missing in action. This observance was initiated by an Act of Congress in 1998 and is observed on the third Saturday of September. Read a book with a MC who is in the military, set during war or title with all the letters in "MIA"
September Reading Challenge✔1. Beginner – read 1-3 books
✔2. Intermediate – read 6- 8 books
3. Advanced – read 8-10 books
✔1. September's Birthstone is Sapphire-🍂Read a book published in September, with a blue cover or MC royalty.
The Left-Handed Booksellers of London | Garth Nix - Sep 26 (Published September 2020)
✔2. Flower of the Month–Aster -🍂Read a book with a MC who is in a long distance relationship, a flower on the cover or author's name begins with "A"
Magic Triumphs | Ilona Andrews - September 1
3. September's zodiac sign is Virgo-🍂Read a book with a MC who is considered shy, title that begins with "V" or with stars on the cover.
4. National Beer Lovers Day (Sep 7)-🍂 Read a book set in Germany, set in ancient times or MC who likes to drink or party.
✔5. Batman Day-🍂Read a book with a black cover or bat on cover, with MC who helps others or starts with a "B"
The Grand Sophy | Georgette Heyer - September 17
✔6. MIA Recognition Day-🍂 Read a book with a MC who is in the military, set during war or title with all the letters in "MIA"
The Wall of Winnipeg and Me | Mariana Zapata - September 13
✔7. International Talk like a Pirate Day-🍂 Read a book with a ship on the cover, about pirates or author's name that starts with a "P"
Network Effect | Martha Wells - September 24 (spaceship on the cover and it was certainly "pirated" during the story)✔8. National Pepperoni Pizza Day-🍂Read a book set in the U.S., a character who eats pizza or with a circle on the cover.
The Saturdays | Elizabeth Enright - September 7 (set in New York City)
9. Beginning of Fall (Sep 22)-🍂Read a book with fall leaves on the cover or a orange cover, MC goes to a Fall Festival or a character who falls.
✔10. Reader's Choice:🍂 Read any book of your choice.
Jackalope Wives and Other Stories | T. Kingfisher - September 19
Goal: Beginner Level 1-3 booksComplete! 3/3
1.September's Birthstone is Sapphire-🍂Read a book published in September, with a blue cover or MC royalty.
2. Flower of the Month–Aster -🍂Read a book with a MC who is in a long distance relationship, a flower on the cover or author's name begins with "A"
3.September's zodiac sign is Virgo-🍂Read a book with a MC who is considered shy, title that begins with "V" or with stars on the cover.
4.National Beer Lovers Day (September 7th)-🍂 Beer is said to have originated around 5,000 B.C. The brewing process was documented on scrolls by ancient Egyptians. Oktoberfest in Germany is the world’s largest beer festival and is held in Munich. Read a book set in Germany, set in ancient times or MC who likes to drink or party.
5.Batman Day (September 15th)-🍂Read a book with a black cover or bat on cover, with MC who helps others or starts with a "B"
6.MIA Recognition Day (September 18th)-🍂POW and MIA Recognition Day draws attention to former prisoners of war. It also recognizes those who remain missing in action. This observance was initiated by an Act of Congress in 1998 and is observed on the third Saturday of September. Read a book with a MC who is in the military, set during war or title with all the letters in "MIA"
set during WW2 and a supporting role is an escaped POW7.International Talk like a Pirate Day (September 19th)-🍂Talk Like A Pirate Day was created when John Baur and Mark Summers decided to talk like a pirate while playing racquetball in Oregon, on June 6th of 1995. Read a book with a ship on the cover, about pirates or author's name that starts with a "P"
8.National Pepperoni Pizza Day (September 20th)-🍂Pizza might be most heavily associated with Italy, but the pepperoni pizza is purely American. Served on more than a third of American pizza orders, it’s safe to say that pepperoni is the U.S.’s favorite topping, and that’s a reason to celebrate. Read a book set in the U.S., a character who eats pizza or with a circle on the cover.
9.Beginning of Fall (Autumnal Equinox) (September 22nd)-🍂Read a book with fall leaves on the cover or a orange cover, MC goes to a Fall Festival or a character who falls.
10. Reader's Choice:🍂 Read any book of your choice.
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2* 09/112. Flower of the Month–Aster -🍂Read a book with a MC who is in a long distance relationship, a flower on the cover or author's name begins with "A"
3.September's zodiac sign is Virgo-🍂Read a book with a MC who is considered shy, title that begins with "V" or with stars on the cover.
4.National Beer Lovers Day (September 7th)-🍂 Beer is said to have originated around 5,000 B.C. The brewing process was documented on scrolls by ancient Egyptians. Oktoberfest in Germany is the world’s largest beer festival and is held in Munich. Read a book set in Germany, set in ancient times or MC who likes to drink or party.
09/11
09/15 hero was in the military
09/05 3,5*8.National Pepperoni Pizza Day (September 20th)-🍂Pizza might be most heavily associated with Italy, but the pepperoni pizza is purely American. Served on more than a third of American pizza orders, it’s safe to say that pepperoni is the U.S.’s favorite topping, and that’s a reason to celebrate. Read a book set in the U.S., a character who eats pizza or with a circle on the cover.
09/23 
09/03 3,5*
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Challenge Levels: Advanced
Completed: 9/10
1.September's Birthstone is Sapphire-🍂
(blue cover)9/62. Flower of the Month–Aster -🍂
(flower on the cover)9/153.September's zodiac sign is Virgo-🍂
(stars on the cover) 9/234.National Beer Lovers Day (September 7th)-🍂
(set in ancient times)9/85.Batman Day (September 15th)-🍂
(black cover)9/196.MIA Recognition Day (September 18th)-🍂
(MC who is in the military)9/147.International Talk like a Pirate Day (September 19th)-🍂
(about pirates) 8.National Pepperoni Pizza Day (September 20th)-🍂
(set in the U.S.)9/249.Beginning of Fall (Autumnal Equinox) (September 22nd)-🍂
(orange cover)9/1310. Reader's Choice:🍂
9/3
Advanced – read 8-10 books1.September's Birthstone is Sapphire-🍂Read a book published in September, with a blue cover or MC royalty.
Published Sep 1,2020 blue cover
2. Flower of the Month–Aster -🍂Read a book with a MC who is in a long distance relationship, a flower on the cover or author's name begins with "A"
3.September's zodiac sign is Virgo-🍂Read a book with a MC who is considered shy, title that begins with "V" or with stars on the cover.
4.National Beer Lovers Day (September 7th)-🍂 Beer is said to have originated around 5,000 B.C. The brewing process was documented on scrolls by ancient Egyptians. Oktoberfest in Germany is the world’s largest beer festival and is held in Munich. Read a book set in Germany, set in ancient times or MC who likes to drink or party.
5.Batman Day (September 15th)-🍂Read a book with a black cover or bat on cover, with MC who helps others or starts with a "B"
6.MIA Recognition Day (September 18th)-🍂POW and MIA Recognition Day draws attention to former prisoners of war. It also recognizes those who remain missing in action. This observance was initiated by an Act of Congress in 1998 and is observed on the third Saturday of September. Read a book with a MC who is in the military, set during war or title with all the letters in "MIA"
7.International Talk like a Pirate Day (September 19th)-🍂Talk Like A Pirate Day was created when John Baur and Mark Summers decided to talk like a pirate while playing racquetball in Oregon, on June 6th of 1995. Read a book with a ship on the cover, about pirates or author's name that starts with a "P"
8.National Pepperoni Pizza Day (September 20th)-🍂Pizza might be most heavily associated with Italy, but the pepperoni pizza is purely American. Served on more than a third of American pizza orders, it’s safe to say that pepperoni is the U.S.’s favorite topping, and that’s a reason to celebrate. Read a book set in the U.S., a character who eats pizza or with a circle on the cover.
9.Beginning of Fall (Autumnal Equinox) (September 22nd)-🍂Read a book with fall leaves on the cover or a orange cover, MC goes to a Fall Festival or a character who falls.
10. Reader's Choice:🍂 Read any book of your choice.
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I am gonna enter and I will do the begginer, sorry this was late I thought I already made a post about entering but I guess I just thought about doing it. I will be doing the begginer challenge but I will keep adding on books when I am done.1.MC royalty
2. Aurthor starts with an A
3. Book with Stars on the Cover
4. Book set in Germany
5. Book with a black Cover
6. Book set during war
7. The author Starts with a P
8. Book with a circle on the cover
9. Book with an orange cover.
10. Reader's Choice:🍂 Read any book of your choice.
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In for beginner 🍂 🍂 🍂 1) Beginning of Fall (Autumnal Equinox) - MC goes to a Fall Festival / a character who falls.
2) September's Birthstone is Sapphire- a book published in September -MC royalty.
3) Batman Day - MC "helps" others
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Review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
Congrats! Are you reading anymore for this challenge? This is on my TBR list. I hope to get to it soon.
Leigh wrote: "Krystal wrote: "Finished my first!Review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show..."
Congrats! Are you reading anymore for..."
I have two more to go - I'm only doing three for this challenge as I'm in over my head with a few other challenges I'm doing lol
I finished my 3 too :)Progress: 3/3
COMPLETE!
1.September's Birthstone is Sapphire- Read a book with a blue cover
4.National Beer Lovers Day (September 7th)-Read a book set in ancient times
6.MIA Recognition Day (September 18th)- Read a book with a MC who is in the military
i've completed my challenge for the month :)
1.September's Birthstone is Sapphire-🍂Read a book published in September, with a blue cover or MC royalty.
Blue Cover2. Flower of the Month–Aster -🍂Read a book with a MC who is in a long distance relationship, a flower on the cover or author's name begins with "A"
Flower on Cover3.September's zodiac sign is Virgo-🍂Read a book with a MC who is considered shy, title that begins with "V" or with stars on the cover.
4.National Beer Lovers Day (September 7th)-🍂 Beer is said to have originated around 5,000 B.C. The brewing process was documented on scrolls by ancient Egyptians. Oktoberfest in Germany is the world’s largest beer festival and is held in Munich. Read a book set in Germany, set in ancient times or MC who likes to drink or party.
Book is about a family of brewers.5.Batman Day (September 15th)-🍂Read a book with a black cover or bat on cover, with MC who helps others or starts with a "B"
Cover starts with "B"6.MIA Recognition Day (September 18th)-🍂POW and MIA Recognition Day draws attention to former prisoners of war. It also recognizes those who remain missing in action. This observance was initiated by an Act of Congress in 1998 and is observed on the third Saturday of September. Read a book with a MC who is in the military, set during war or title with all the letters in "MIA"
MC husband was in the military.7.International Talk like a Pirate Day (September 19th)-🍂Talk Like A Pirate Day was created when John Baur and Mark Summers decided to talk like a pirate while playing racquetball in Oregon, on June 6th of 1995. Read a book with a ship on the cover, about pirates or author's name that starts with a "P"
Authors last name starts with a "P"8.National Pepperoni Pizza Day (September 20th)-🍂Pizza might be most heavily associated with Italy, but the pepperoni pizza is purely American. Served on more than a third of American pizza orders, it’s safe to say that pepperoni is the U.S.’s favorite topping, and that’s a reason to celebrate. Read a book set in the U.S., a character who eats pizza or with a circle on the cover.
Based in Tennessee USA9.Beginning of Fall (Autumnal Equinox) (September 22nd)-🍂Read a book with fall leaves on the cover or a orange cover, MC goes to a Fall Festival or a character who falls.
10. Reader's Choice:🍂 Read any book of your choice.
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Congrats Cindy!
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Progress: 3/3
COMPLETE!
1.September's Birthstone is Sapphire- Read a book with a blue cover
The Three Secret Cities by Matthew Reilly Review ..."
Congrats Krystal!
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Congrats Taya!
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Congrats Tari!
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Leigh wrote: "Congrats Tari!
" Thanks, Leigh!
Leigh wrote: "Congrats Connie!"
Woo Hoo Thanks so much
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1.September's Birthstone is Sapphire-🍂Read a book published in September, with a blue cover or MC royalty.
2. Flower of the Month–Aster -🍂Read a book with a MC who is in a long distance relationship, a flower on the cover or author's name begins with "A"
3.September's zodiac sign is Virgo-🍂Read a book with a MC who is considered shy, title that begins with "V" or with stars on the cover.
4.National Beer Lovers Day (September 7th)-🍂 Beer is said to have originated around 5,000 B.C. The brewing process was documented on scrolls by ancient Egyptians. Oktoberfest in Germany is the world’s largest beer festival and is held in Munich. Read a book set in Germany, set in ancient times or MC who likes to drink or party.
5.Batman Day (September 15th)-🍂Read a book with a black cover or bat on cover, with MC who helps others or starts with a "B"
6.MIA Recognition Day (September 18th)-🍂POW and MIA Recognition Day draws attention to former prisoners of war. It also recognizes those who remain missing in action. This observance was initiated by an Act of Congress in 1998 and is observed on the third Saturday of September. Read a book with a MC who is in the military, set during war or title with all the letters in "MIA"
7.International Talk like a Pirate Day (September 19th)-🍂Talk Like A Pirate Day was created when John Baur and Mark Summers decided to talk like a pirate while playing racquetball in Oregon, on June 6th of 1995. Read a book with a ship on the cover, about pirates or author's name that starts with a "P"
8.National Pepperoni Pizza Day (September 20th)-🍂Pizza might be most heavily associated with Italy, but the pepperoni pizza is purely American. Served on more than a third of American pizza orders, it’s safe to say that pepperoni is the U.S.’s favorite topping, and that’s a reason to celebrate. Read a book set in the U.S., a character who eats pizza or with a circle on the cover.
9.Beginning of Fall (Autumnal Equinox) (September 22nd)-🍂Read a book with fall leaves on the cover or a orange cover, MC goes to a Fall Festival or a character who falls.
10. Reader's Choice:🍂 Read any book of your choice.
Challenge Levels:
1. Beginner – read 1-3 books
2. Intermediate – read 6- 8 books
3. Advanced – read 8-10 books
EVERYONE TO COMPLETE THIS CHALLENGE WILL RECEIVE THIS BADGE.