2020 October Monthly Challenge

[LaurLa]

October Monthly Challenge
October 2020

My Monthly Challenge (msg 51)

Books Read: 10



✔1. Happy October Birthday!
🍬Read a book published in October
🍬Dial C For Chihuahua ~ 10.08 ★★

✔2. Flower of the Month - Marigold
🍬Read a book with a mostly yellow or mostly orange cover
🍬Thomas's Choice ~ 10.13 ★★★

✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Meghan March
🍬You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest
🍬Seeing Stars ~ 10.11 ★★★★

✔4. October is National Seafood Month
🍬Read a book that has a "fishy" character (suspicious)
🍬Untamed Delights ~ 10.13 ★★★★

✔5. October 2nd is World Smile Day
🍬Read a book with a title that starts with S, M, I, L, or E
🍬Edge Of Fear ~ 10.14 ★★★★

✔6. October 10th is International Newspaper Carrier Day
🍬Read a book that has the numbers 1 and 0 in their published date
🍬Forever Yours ~ 10.03 ★★★

✔7. October 13th is International Skeptics Day
🍬Read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 1, 0, or 3
🍬Adam ~ 10.16 ★★★

✔8. October 25th is Punk for a Day Day
🍬Let's celebrate Punk Rock by reading a book with the letters P U N K or R O C K in the book title
🍬A Reckless Office Fling ~ 10.02 ★★

✔9. October 31st is Halloween
🍬Read a book with a holiday theme
🍬Christmas Angel ~ 10.17 ★★★

✔10. Reader's Choice
🍬Read any book of your choice
🍬The Millionaire's Deception ~ 10.17 ★★★

[Susan]

9/10


1. Happy October Birthday! :
🎃Read a book published in October, or read a book with a colorful/multi-colored cover in honor of October's birthstone, the Opal.
Suspicious Circumstances - Rita Herron (HI #1953 - Oct 2020) - Oct 4

2. Flower of the Month - Marigold: The Marigold symbolizes Creativity, Passion, and a Drive to Succeed.
🎃Read a book with a mostly yellow or mostly orange cover or read a book with an artist or artistic character (they are creative, passionate, & have the drive to succeed)
Storm - Janie Crouch (Calamity Jane Pub - Oct 2020) - Oct 5

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Meghan March:
🎃Read one book written by Meghan March, or any author with her first or last name.

Fun Facts about Meghan March:
* Meghan March lives in the Pacific Northwest
* She used to be a corporate lawyer
* She has over 30 titles published

🎃You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest. You can also read a book with a lawyer in it or with a character who has changed occupations (with no regrets!)
Bachelor Unleashed - Brenda Jackson (HK #213 - Dec 2010) (lawyer) - Oct 6

4. October is National Seafood Month:
🎃Read a book that has a "fishy" character (suspicious or other-worldly such as a mermaid, selkie, etc.). You can also read a book with a character involved in the food industry or a book with water on the cover.
Bachelor Undone - Brenda Jackson (HK #261 - Dec 2011) (water) - Oct 11

5. October 2nd is World Smile Day:
🎃Read a book that you know will make you smile or you know will make you happy. You can also read a book that has a person smiling on the cover, or read a book that has a title that starts with S, M, I, L, or E. Don't forget to smile today! :)
The Merriest Magnolia - Michelle Major (HQN - Oct 2020) - Oct 14

6. October 10th is International Newspaper Carrier Day:
🎃Read a book that has someone carrying the news to someone else, be it through the written way (emails, letters, texts) or by speech (phone calls). You can also read a book that has some type of miscommunication or read a book that has the numbers 1 and 0 in their published date.
Bachelor Untamed - Brenda Jackson (HK #157 - Oct 2009) - Oct 8

7. October 13th is International Skeptics Day:
🎃Read a book that you're not sure you're going to like (and let us know the outcome). You can also read a book that has a skeptical character, or read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 1, 0, or 3.
Charming the Skeptic - Wynter Daniels (CPC Publishing - Oct 2020) - Oct 16

8. October 25th is Punk for a Day Day:
🎃Let's celebrate Punk Rock by reading a book about musicians, bonus points if they are rockstars- even more bonus points if they are punk rockstars. You can also read a book that includes the letters P U N K or R O C K in the author's name, book title, or series title.

9. October 31st is Halloween:
🎃Read a book with a holiday theme, bonus points if it's Halloween. You can also read a book in the following genres: mystery, thriller, or suspense. You can also read a book with a costumed person in the cover.
A California Christmas - Brenda Novak (Mira - Oct 2020) - Oct 19

10. Reader's Choice:
🎃Read any book of your choice.
Return to Virgin River - Robyn Carr (Mira - Oct 2020) - Oct 11


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[Bookchaser]

2020 October Monthly Challenge



9/10 Completed


01. Happy October Birthday!: 🎃Read a book published in October, or read a book with a colorful/multi-colored cover in honor of October's birthstone, the Opal.
The Mate by Abigail Owen 10/10/20
02. Flower of the Month ~ Marigold: 🌼Read a book with a mostly yellow or mostly orange cover or read a book with an artist or artistic character (they are creative, passionate, & have the drive to succeed).
You Say It First by Susan Mallery 10/03/20
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Meghan March: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Meghan March, or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest. You can also read a book with a lawyer in it or with a character who has changed occupations (with no regrets!).
Welcome to Icicle Falls by Sheila Roberts 10/04/20
04. National Seafood Month: 🦀Read a book that has a "fishy" character (suspicious or other-worldly such as a mermaid, selkie, etc.). You can also read a book with a character involved in the food industry or a book with water on the cover.
Sugar Rush by Erin Nicholas 10/12/20
05. World Smile Day (October 2): 😄Read a book that you know will make you smile or you know will make you happy. You can also read a book that has a person smiling on the cover, or read a book that has a title that starts with S, M, I, L, or E. Don't forget to smile today! :)
Anything but Love by Abigail Strom 10/04/20
06. International Newspaper Carrier Day (October 10): 📰Read a book that has someone carrying the news to someone else, be it through the written way (emails, letters, texts) or by speech (phone calls). You can also read a book that has some type of miscommunication or read a book that has the numbers 1 and 0 in their published date.
Bride by Mail by Katy Madison 10/12/20
07. International Skeptics Day (October 13): 🤨Read a book that you're not sure you're going to like (and let us know the outcome). You can also read a book that has a skeptical character, or read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 1, 0, or 3.
Sweet Lake by Christine Nolfi 10/09/20
08. Punk for a Day Day (October 25): 🎸Let's celebrate Punk Rock by reading a book about musicians, bonus points if they are rockstars- even more bonus points if they are punk rockstars. You can also read a book that includes the letters P U N K or R O C K in the author's name, book title, or series title.
Rising Star by Terri Osburn 10/05/20
09. Halloween (October 31): 🎃Read a book with a holiday theme, bonus points if it's Halloween. You can also read a book in the following genres: mystery, thriller, or suspense. You can also read a book with a costumed person in the cover.
Season of Joy: Includes a bonus novella by Annie Rains
OR
Christmas at Holiday House by RaeAnne Thayne
OR
The Brides of Christmas by Jo Beverley
OR
Merry Ex-Mas by Sheila Roberts
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
Extreme Honor by Piper J. Drake



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[Renee]

2020 October Monthly Challenge
10/10 Complete

1. Happy October Birthday!
Published October 31, 2017
Juniper Unraveling - Finished 10/4/20 - ★★★★★

2. Flower of the Month
Yellow cover, plus a bonus musician
Glass Hearts - Finished 10/15/20 - ★★

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Meghan March
Dirty Billionaire - Finished 10/4/20 - ★★

4. October is National Seafood Month.
A book with water on the cover
Drowning in Stars - Finished 10/12/20 - ★★★★

5. October 2nd is World Smile Day.
A book that has a person smiling on the cover.
A is for Alpha Male - Finished 10/8/20 - ★★★

6. October 10th is International Newspaper Carrier Day.
Relationship is established through emails/texts PLUS there is definitely some miscommunication in this one.
Reasonable Doubt: Full Series - Finished 10/12/20 - ★★★★

7. October 13th is International Skeptics Day.
Liked it better than I thought I would, but still not much.
Vicious - Finished 10/13/20 - ★★★

8. October 25th is Punk for a Day Day.
A book about rock stars
The Mighty Storm - Finished 10/5/20 - ★★★

9. October 31st is Halloween.
Costume wedding on Halloween
Her Halloween Treat - Finished 10/9/20 - ★★★★★

10. Reader's Choice
The Princess and the Porn Star - Finished 10/15/20 - ★★★★

[Ethel]

2020 October Monthly Challenge

10/10 read

Done!

[Oct 4] 1. Happy October Birthday! Exit Strategy by Martha Wells
[Oct 8] 2. Flower of the Month - Marigold: Shelter for Sophie by Susan Stoker
[Oct 8] 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Meghan March: The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware
[Oct 11] 5. October 2nd is World Smile Day: Inside Affair by Ella Frank
[Oct 15] 4. October is National Seafood Month: The Lying Game by Ruth Ware
[Oct 17] 7. October 13th is International Skeptics Day:Witchbane by Morgan Brice
[Oct 19] 6. October 10th is International Newspaper Carrier Day: Ei jälkeäkään - 11 suomalaista kadonnutta ja kaivattua by Maiju Majamaa
[Oct 21] 9. October 31st is Halloween: The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths
[Oct 23] 10. Reader's Choice: The Cardigans by Cole McCade
[Oct 25] 8. October 25th is Punk for a Day Day: TharnType Book 2 - English by Khun Mame

[Rissa]

Hope everyone is well! Can you believe it's October 10th, already?

Enjoy your October books! :)

[Shelley]

2020 October Monthly Challenge

1. Happy October Birthday! - 🎃Read a book published in October, or read a book with a colorful/multi-colored cover in honor of October's birthstone, the Opal.

2. Flower of the Month - Marigold: The Marigold symbolizes Creativity, Passion, and a Drive to Succeed. - 🎃Read a book with a mostly yellow or mostly orange cover or read a book with an artist or artistic character (they are creative, passionate, & have the drive to succeed)

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Meghan March: 🎃You can also read a book with a lawyer in it . - Never Ask Me

✔ 4. October is National Seafood Month. 🎃Read a book that has a "fishy" character, (suspicious) The 13-Minute Murder - 10/4/2020

5. October 2nd is World Smile Day. 🎃Read a book that you know will make you smile or you know will make you happy. You can also read a book that has a person smiling on the cover, or read a book that has a title that starts with S, M, I, L, or E. Don't forget to smile today! :)

✔ 6. October 10th is International Newspaper Carrier Day. 🎃Read a book that has someone carrying the news to someone else, be it through the written way (emails, letters, texts) or by speech (phone calls). - Machine City 10/16/2020

✔ 7. October 13th is International Skeptics Day. 🎃Read a book that you're not sure you're going to like (and let us know the outcome). - Heartbreak Me ☆☆☆☆ Enjoyed it! 10/17/2020

8. October 25th is Punk for a Day Day. 🎃Let's celebrate Punk Rock by reading a book about musicians, bonus points if they are rockstars- even more bonus points if they are punk rockstars. You can also read a book that includes the letters P U N K or R O C K in the author's name, book title, or series title.

9. October 31st is Halloween. 🎃Read a book with a holiday theme, bonus points if it's Halloween. You can also read a book in the following genres: mystery, thriller, or suspense. You can also read a book with a costumed person in the cover.

10. Reader's Choice: 🎃 Read any book of your choice.

[Lacy]

2020 October Monthly Challenge

6/10 completed

1. Happy October Birthday! - Broken Kingdom: A bad boy college romance by Ashley Jade - 10/11 - ***

2. Flower of the Month - Marigold -

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) -

4. October is National Seafood Month - Going Under by Lexi Ryan - 10/3 - ****

5. October 2nd is World Smile Day - In Too Deep by Lexi Ryan - 10/6 - ****

6. October 10th is International Newspaper Carrier Day - Cruel Prince by Ashley Jade - 10/7 - ****

7. October 13th is International Skeptics Day - Falling Hard by Lexi Ryan - 10/5 - ****

8. October 25th is Punk for a Day Day -

9. October 31st is Halloween -

10. Reader's Choice - Ruthless Knight by Ashley Jade - 10/9 - ****

[Sandra]

ALL DONE!

1. 🎃 colorful/multi-colored cover - After Sundown - Linda Howard - 13 OCT
2. 🎃 mostly orange cover - Lost - James Patterson - 5 OCT
3. 🎃 author with her first or last name - Boss Man Bridegroom - Meghan Quinn - 3 OCT
4. 🎃 water on the cover - Dreaming Death - Heather Graham - 7 OCT
5. 🎃 title that starts with S - Savage Peril - Emily Jane Trent - 8 OCT
6. 🎃 1 and 0 in the published date - Yellowstone Legacy - Peggy L. Henderson (2016) - 9 OCT
7. 🎃 book that you're not sure you're going to like - Flash Point - Brooke Blaine (No, I didn't like it) - 2 OCT
8. 🎃 book about musicians - Falling Star - Terri Osburn - 12 OCT
9. 🎃 mystery, thriller, or suspense - Dark Nightmares - Becca Jameson - 6 OCT
10.🎃 Reader's Choice - Master of Salt & Bones - Keri Lake - 5 OCT

[Rissa]

Woohoo! Congrats Sandra! :)

[M]

All done!!

2020 October Monthly Challenge
10/10 completed


1.🎃Book with colorful cover
The Boss Who Stole Christmas by Jana Aston
4⭐ Oct 14th

2. 🎃Read a book with an artist in it
The Trouble with You by LA Cotton ----- 4⭐ Oct 8th

3. 🎃Read a book with a lawyer in it
Only You by Melanie Harlow ------ 4⭐ Oct 9th

4 🎃 Read a book with a character involved in the food industry (owns food truck)
Drunk Dial by Penelope Ward ----- 3.5/4⭐ Oct 2nd

5 🎃Read a book that you know will make you smile or you know will make you happy.
Subscriber Wars by Kristy Marie ------ 5⭐ Oct 1st

6 🎃Read a book that has some type of miscommunication
Pray for Scars by KV Rose ----- 4⭐ Oct7th

7 🎃 Read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 1, 0, or 3.
Elegant Sins ----- 4⭐ Oct 5th

8.🎃 Let's celebrate Punk Rock by reading a book about musicians, bonus points if they are rockstars- even more bonus points if they are punk rockstars. You can also read a book that includes the letters P U N K or R O C K in the author's name, book title, or series title.
Drumline by Stacy Kestwick ---- 4⭐ Oct 13th

9. October 31st is Halloween.
🎃Read a book with a holiday theme, bonus points if it's Halloween. You can also read a book in the following genres: mystery, thriller, or suspense. You can also read a book with a costumed person in the cover.
These Monstrous Ties by KV Rose ---- 4⭐ Oct6th

10. Reader's Choice: 🎃Read any book of your choice.
Hear No Evil by Ivy Fox --------- 5⭐ Oct 3rd

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

[Rissa]

Yay, congrats M! :)

[Renee]

2020 October Monthly Challenge
10/10 Complete!

1. Happy October Birthday!
Published October 31, 2017
Juniper Unraveling - Finished 10/4/20 - ★★★★★

2. Flower of the Month
Yellow cover, plus a bonus musician
Glass Hearts - Finished 10/15/20 - ★★

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Meghan March
Dirty Billionaire - Finished 10/4/20 - ★★

4. October is National Seafood Month.
A book with water on the cover
Drowning in Stars - Finished 10/12/20 - ★★★★

5. October 2nd is World Smile Day.
A book that has a person smiling on the cover.
A is for Alpha Male - Finished 10/8/20 - ★★★

6. October 10th is International Newspaper Carrier Day.
Relationship is established through emails/texts PLUS there is definitely some miscommunication in this one.
Reasonable Doubt: Full Series - Finished 10/12/20 - ★★★★

7. October 13th is International Skeptics Day.
Liked it better than I thought I would, but still not much.
Vicious - Finished 10/13/20 - ★★★

8. October 25th is Punk for a Day Day.
A book about rock stars
The Mighty Storm - Finished 10/5/20 - ★★★

9. October 31st is Halloween.
Costume wedding on Halloween
Her Halloween Treat - Finished 10/9/20 - ★★★★★

10. Reader's Choice
The Princess and the Porn Star - Finished 10/15/20 - ★★★★

[Rissa]

Awesome job, Renee! :)

[Rissa]

I love reading about everyone's book picks, especially #7!!!

[Nayara]

October Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed

✔ 🎂 01. Happy October Birthday!
Somewhere I'll Find You - 2⭐ - 10/15

✔ 🌺 02. Flower of the Month - Read a book with a mostly yellow or mostly orange cover
Recursion - 5⭐ - 10/11

✔ ✏ 03. FAC Meghan March - Read a book set in the Pacific Northwest.
Haven - 3.5⭐ - 10/01

✔ 🐙 04. National Seafood Month - Read a book with water on the cover.
Crush the King - 4⭐ - 10/16

✔ 🙂 05. World Smile Day - Read a book that you know will make you smile or you know it will make you happy
One Good Earl Deserves a Lover - 5⭐ - 10/12

✔ 📰 06. International Newspaper Carrier Day - Read a book that has someone carrying the news to someone else, be it through the written way (emails, letters, text) or by speech (phone calls).
Relationship Goals - 5⭐ - 10/12

✔ 🤔 07. International Skeptics Day - Read a book with a skeptical character.
The Girl from the Well - 3⭐ - 10/06

✔‍🎤 08. Punk for a Day Day - Read a book about musicians, bonus points if they're rockstars - even more bonus points if they are punk rockstars. You can also read a book that includes the letters P U N K or R O C K in the authors name, book title or series title.
Rock Wedding - 5⭐ - 10/14

✔ 🎃 09. Halloween - Read a book with a holiday theme, bonus points if it's Halloween
A Tale of Two Cities: A Halloween Novella - 3⭐ - 10/13

✔ 📌 10. Reader's Choice
Devil Said Bang - 4⭐ - 10/15

[Rissa]

Woohoo, congrats Nayara!

Love those emojis! 👍

[Tiki]

🎃🎃Original Post #16🎃🎃

👻👻COMPLETED! 10/13👻👻

[Bookchaser]

2020 October Monthly Challenge



Finished!!!

10/10 Completed


01. Happy October Birthday!: 🎃Read a book published in October, or read a book with a colorful/multi-colored cover in honor of October's birthstone, the Opal.
The Mate by Abigail Owen 10/10/20
02. Flower of the Month ~ Marigold: 🌼Read a book with a mostly yellow or mostly orange cover or read a book with an artist or artistic character (they are creative, passionate, & have the drive to succeed).
You Say It First by Susan Mallery 10/03/20
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Meghan March: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Meghan March, or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest. You can also read a book with a lawyer in it or with a character who has changed occupations (with no regrets!).
Welcome to Icicle Falls by Sheila Roberts 10/04/20
04. National Seafood Month: 🦀Read a book that has a "fishy" character (suspicious or other-worldly such as a mermaid, selkie, etc.). You can also read a book with a character involved in the food industry or a book with water on the cover.
Sugar Rush by Erin Nicholas 10/12/20
05. World Smile Day (October 2): 😄Read a book that you know will make you smile or you know will make you happy. You can also read a book that has a person smiling on the cover, or read a book that has a title that starts with S, M, I, L, or E. Don't forget to smile today! :)
Anything but Love by Abigail Strom 10/04/20
06. International Newspaper Carrier Day (October 10): 📰Read a book that has someone carrying the news to someone else, be it through the written way (emails, letters, texts) or by speech (phone calls). You can also read a book that has some type of miscommunication or read a book that has the numbers 1 and 0 in their published date.
Bride by Mail by Katy Madison 10/12/20
07. International Skeptics Day (October 13): 🤨Read a book that you're not sure you're going to like (and let us know the outcome). You can also read a book that has a skeptical character, or read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 1, 0, or 3.
Sweet Lake by Christine Nolfi 10/09/20
08. Punk for a Day Day (October 25): 🎸Let's celebrate Punk Rock by reading a book about musicians, bonus points if they are rockstars- even more bonus points if they are punk rockstars. You can also read a book that includes the letters P U N K or R O C K in the author's name, book title, or series title.
Rising Star by Terri Osburn 10/05/20
09. Halloween (October 31): 🎃Read a book with a holiday theme, bonus points if it's Halloween. You can also read a book in the following genres: mystery, thriller, or suspense. You can also read a book with a costumed person in the cover.
Season of Joy: Includes a bonus novella by Annie Rains 10/17/20
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
Extreme Honor by Piper J. Drake 10/14/20

[Georgina]

Finished on post #13

[Rissa]

Oh wow!!!! Awesome job, Tiki, Bookchaser, and Georgina! Congratulations all! :) 🥳

[.•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•. Christine .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•]

Completed!

2020 October Monthly Challenge

Completed 10/10

✔️1. Happy October Birthday! - 🎃Read a book published in October

In the Mood Fur Love by Eve Langlais - 19/10/2020

✔️2. Flower of the Month - Marigold: 🎃Read a book with an artist or artistic character (they are creative, passionate, & have the drive to succeed)

Fallen Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan - 03/10/2020

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Meghan March: 🎃Read a book with a lawyer in it

Practice Makes Perfect by Julie James - 01/10/2020

✔️4. October is National Seafood Month. 🎃Read a book that has a "fishy" character
(suspicious - ex-mother-in-law)

Husband Material by Emily Belden - 06/10/2020

✔️5. October 2nd is World Smile Day. 🎃Read a book that you know will make you smile

Go Fetch! by Shelly Laurenston - 08/10/2020

✔️6. October 10th is International Newspaper Carrier Day. 🎃Read a book that has someone carrying the news to someone else, be it through the written way

One Heart to Win by Johanna Lindsey - 02/10/2020

✔️7. October 13th is International Skeptics Day. 🎃Read a book that you're not sure you're going to like (result: three star)

One Summer in Paris by Sarah Morgan - 04/10/2020

✔️8. October 25th is Punk for a Day Day.
🎃Let's celebrate Punk Rock by reading a book that includes the letters R O C K in the series title.
Montgomery Ink: Colorado Springs - Jagged Ink by Carrie Ann Ryan - 05/10/2020

✔️9. October 31st is Halloween.
🎃Read a book in the following genres: mystery, thriller, or suspense.

Edge of Danger by Katie Reus - 03/10/2020

✔️10. Reader's Choice: 🎃Read any book of your choice.

The Best Man Plan by Jaci Burton - 01/10/2020

[Michaele]

Done!

10/10

1. Happy October Birthday! - 🎃Read a book with a colorful/multi-colored cover in honor of October's birthstone, the Opal. Love in Spades, Charlie Cochet, 10/1

2. Flower of the Month - Marigold: The Marigold symbolizes Creativity, Passion, and a Drive to Succeed.
🎃Read a book with a mostly yellow or mostly orange cover Diamond in the Rough, Charlie Cochet, 10/8

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Meghan March: 🎃You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest Baked Fresh, Annabeth Albert, 10/8

4. October is National Seafood Month. 🎃Read a book with water on the cover. Wait for Me, Kris Jacen, 10/13

5. October 2nd is World Smile Day. 🎃Read a book that you know will make you smile or you know will make you happy. Slow Pitch, Amy Lane, 10/4

6. October 10th is International Newspaper Carrier Day. 🎃Read a book that has someone carrying the news to someone else, be it through the written way (emails, letters, texts) or by speech (phone calls). Drunk Text, seventhswan, 10/5

7. October 13th is International Skeptics Day. 🎃Read a book that you're not sure you're going to like (and let us know the outcome). Explore with Me, Kris Jacen, 10/13 (I didn't end up liking this one and the narration didn't help at all!)

8. October 25th is Punk for a Day Day.
🎃Let's celebrate Punk Rock by reading a book about musicians, bonus points if they are rockstars- Lies & Lullabies, Sarina Bowen, 10/10

9. October 31st is Halloween.🎃Read a book with a holiday theme, bonus points if it's Halloween. Wild Ride, Jennifer Crusie, 10/20

10. Reader's Choice: 🎃Read any book of your choice. Well Played, Jen DeLuca, 10/20

[Elaine]

Finished challenge ~ see post 24.
Always enjoy this challenge - thank you 😁

[Rissa]

Woohoo, great job, Christine, Michaele, and Elaine! 😊

I agree, I always enjoy this challenge, too!

[Lacy]

2020 October Monthly Challenge

8/10 completed

1. Happy October Birthday! - Broken Kingdom: A bad boy college romance by Ashley Jade - 10/11 - ***

2. Flower of the Month - Marigold -Hate the Player by Max Monroe - 10/14 - ***

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) -

4. October is National Seafood Month - Going Under by Lexi Ryan - 10/3 - ****

5. October 2nd is World Smile Day - In Too Deep by Lexi Ryan - 10/6 - ****

6. October 10th is International Newspaper Carrier Day - Cruel Prince by Ashley Jade - 10/7 - ****

7. October 13th is International Skeptics Day - Falling Hard by Lexi Ryan - 10/5 - ****

8. October 25th is Punk for a Day Day -

9. October 31st is Halloween - Devious Lies by Parker S. Huntington - 10/18 - **

10. Reader's Choice - Ruthless Knight by Ashley Jade - 10/9 - ****

[Rissa]

I finished my October books as well (see message 3)!

We have 9 days left in October, can you believe it?!?!

[AliciaJ]

Completed, msg 29 😊

[JoAnne]

Done on post #19!

[Patrizia]

Done!

2020 October Monthly Challenge
5/5 romance

1. Happy October Birthday! - 🎃Read a book published in October, or read a book with a colorful/multi-colored cover in honor of October's birthstone, the Opal.
Wilderness Sabotage by Heather Woodhaven 7 October; 4☆


2. Flower of the Month - Marigold.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Meghan March: 🎃You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest. You can also read a book with a lawyer in it or with a character who has changed occupations (with no regrets!)
Washington- More Than a Touch by Alexis Morgan 15 October; 4 1/2☆


4. October is National Seafood Month. 🎃Read a book that has a "fishy" character (suspicious or other-worldly such as a mermaid, selkie, etc.). You can also read a book with a character involved in the food industry or a book with water on the cover.
Lighthouse Cottage by Barbara Cool Lee 10 October; 4☆


5. October 2nd is World Smile Day. 🎃Read a book that you know will make you smile or you know will make you happy. You can also read a book that has a person smiling on the cover, or read a book that has a title that starts with S, M, I, L, or E. Don't forget to smile today! :)
La seduzione del ghiaccio (=The seduction of ice) by Mirta Drake 23 October; 4☆


6. October 10th is International Newspaper Carrier Day.

7. October 13th is International Skeptics Day.

8. October 25th is Punk for a Day Day.

9. October 31st is Halloween.
🎃Read a book with a holiday theme, bonus points if it's Halloween. You can also read a book in the following genres: mystery, thriller, or suspense. You can also read a book with a costumed person in the cover.
(romantic suspense) Sepolto (=Buried) by Kendra Elliot 2 October; 5☆


10. Reader's Choice.

[Barbara ★]

All done.

READ: 10/10

✔1. Happy October Birthday!
🎃Read a book published in October
An Apprentice to Elves - Sarah Monette & Elizabeth Bear (pub Oct 13, 2015) 10/10

✔2. Flower of the Month - Marigold: The Marigold symbolizes Creativity, Passion, and a Drive to Succeed.
🎃Read a book with a mostly yellow or mostly orange cover
The Sign - Raymond Khoury 10/5

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Meghan March: 🎃Read a book with a lawyer in it
Identical - Scott Turow 10/16

✔4. October is National Seafood Month.
🎃Read a book that has a "fishy" character (suspicious or other-worldly such as a mermaid, selkie, etc.).
The Siren and the Deep Blue Sea - Kerrelyn Sparks (selkie) 10/3

✔5. October 2nd is World Smile Day.
🎃Read a book that you know will make you smile
Charlie All Night - Jennifer Crusie 10/12

✔6. October 10th is International Newspaper Carrier Day.
🎃Read a book that has someone carrying the news to someone else, be it through the written way (emails, letters, texts) or by speech (phone calls). You can also read a book that has some type of miscommunication or read a book that has the numbers 1 and 0 in their published date.
The 17th Suspect - James Patterson & Maxine Paetro 10/20
(pub April 30, 2018)

✔7. October 13th is International Skeptics Day.
🎃Read a book that you're not sure you're going to like (and let us know the outcome).
Dreams in the Key of Blue - John Philpin (hated it!) 10/7

✔8. October 25th is Punk for a Day Day.
🎃Let's celebrate Punk Rock by reading a book about musicians, bonus points if they are rockstars- even more bonus points if they are punk rockstars. You can also read a book that includes the letters P U N K or R O C K in the author's name, book title, or series title.
Burn This! - Tasha Black 10/18

✔9. October 31st is Halloween.
🎃Read a book in the following genres: mystery, thriller, or suspense.
Deadly Fate - Heather Graham 10/7

✔10. Reader's Choice:
🎃Read any book of your choice
Taken by Tuesday - Catherine Bybee 10/9



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

[Frankie]

2020 October Monthly Challenge
Duration: October 1, 2020-October 31, 2020

10/10 Completed. Finished

1. Happy October Birthday! -
🎃Read a book published in October
The Bribe-Willa Nash 10/16

2. Flower of the Month - Marigold: The Marigold symbolizes Creativity, Passion, and a Drive to Succeed.
🎃Read a book with a mostly yellow or mostly orange cover.
Arsen-Mia Asher 10/16

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Meghan March:
🎃Read one book written by Meghan March.
Meghan March-Take Me Back 10/01

4. October is National Seafood Month.
🎃Read a book with water on the cover.
A Nordic King-Karina Halle 10/10

5. October 2nd is World Smile Day.
🎃Read a book that has a title that starts with S, M, I, L, or E. Don't forget to smile today! :)
El Santo-M. Robinson 10/20

6. October 10th is International Newspaper Carrier Day.
🎃Read a book that has the numbers 1 and 0 in their published date.
(6/27/2017)
Dark Guardian Craved-I.T. Lucas 10/12

7. October 13th is International Skeptics Day.
🎃Read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 1, 0, or 3.
(302)
Instant Attraction-Jill Shalvis 10/11

8. October 25th is Punk for a Day Day.
🎃Let's celebrate Punk Rock by reading a book about musicians.
Melody & Styx-Anne Mercier 10/09

9. October 31st is Halloween.
🎃Read a book with a holiday theme, bonus points if it's Halloween.
A Thanksgiving Dilemma-Rose Francis 10/06

10. Reader's Choice:
🎃Read any book of your choice.
Ugly Love-Colleen Hoover 10/23

[Christine]

I'm in!

...10/10 Completed October 23

1. Happy October Birthday! - 🎃 Lola and the Boy Next Door by Stephanie Perkins October 6, 3 stars

2. Flower of the Month - Marigold: 🎃 The Curse of the Cheese Pyramid by Geronimo Stilton October 22, 4 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Meghan March: 🎃 Ruthless King by Meghan March October 13, 3 stars

4. October is National Seafood Month. 🎃 Neil Flambé and the Tokyo Treasure by Kevin Sylvester October 21, 4 stars

5. October 2nd is World Smile Day. 🎃 Strange Candy by Laurell K. Hamilton October 9, 4 stars

6. October 10th is International Newspaper Carrier Day. 🎃 News of the World by Paulette Jiles October 23, 4 stars

7. October 13th is International Skeptics Day. 🎃 Linger by Maggie Stiefvater October 19, 4 stars

8. October 25th is Punk for a Day Day.🎃 Hammer of the Gods by Stephen Davis October 17, 4 stars

9. October 31st is Halloween. 🎃 Trick or Treat by Richie Tankersley Cusick October 7, 4 stars

10. Reader's Choice: 🎃 The Cinderella Act by Jennifer Lewis October 11, 3 stars

[Rissa]

Congrats to our October finishers: AliciaJ, JoAnne, Patrizia, Barbara, Frankie, and Christine!!!!

Awesome job everyone! :)

[MountainKat, Moderator]

2020 October Monthly Challenge

Me!

10 of 10. Completed 10.26.2020! DONE!!

1. Happy October Birthday!: Three to Ride by Sophie Oak 10.21.2020
2. Flower of the Month - Marigold: LOL: Laugh Out Loud by Lucy Lennox and Molly Maddox 10.10.2020
3. Featured Author Challenge - Meghan March: Real Good Man by Meghan March 10.16.2020
4. National Seafood Month: Red Fish, Dead Fish by Amy Lane 10.5.2020
5. World Smile Day - October 2: Spencer Cohen, Book One by N.R. Walker 10.23.2020
6. International Newspaper Carrier Day - October 10: Tacker by Sawyer Bennett 10.14.2020
7. International Skeptics Day - October 13: Secrets by Jordan Castillo Price 10.19.2020
8. Punk for a Day Day - October 25: The Newlyweds by J. Bengtsson 10.26.2020
9. Halloween - October 31: Vengeance in Death by J.D. Robb 10.13.2020
10. Reader's Choice: Silver-Tongued Devil by Lorelei James 10.8.2020



Thank you for a fun challenge!!

[Rissa]

Yay, MountainKat, great job! 🥳

4 more days in October!!!! 🎃

[LaurLa]

Finished! Thanks for hosting!!
Updated post: My Monthly Challenge (msg 51)

Books Read: 10

[Rissa]

Congratulations, LaurLa! 🥳

Everyone, two more days to go! 🎃👻

[Sonja]

I did it y'all! I actually finished this challenge! Haven't done this in MONTHS! Most were audiobooks that I needed to listen to before Audible Escape goes away at the end of the month, but I cannot believe with everything going on that I was able to read 10 books this month! WHEW!!!
🎃1. Happy October Birthday! - Island Affair – colorful cover ⭐⭐⭐⭐
🎃2. Flower of the Month - Marigold: Well Played– Yellow cover ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🎃 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Meghan March: A Highlander Walks into a Bar– changes careers, lawyer ⭐⭐⭐
🎃4. October is National Seafood Month. Beneath the Scars – water on cover ⭐⭐⭐⭐
🎃5. October 2nd is World Smile Day. Girl at Heart – smile on cover, made me happy ⭐⭐⭐⭐
🎃6. October 10th is International Newspaper Carrier Day. Romancing Mister Bridgerton – letters ⭐⭐⭐⭐
🎃7. October 13th is International Skeptics Day. Getting Schooled - I was skeptical, but I did like it!⭐⭐⭐⭐
🎃8. October 25th is Punk for a Day Day. Fall – musicians, rockstars! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🎃9. October 31st is Halloween. Catalyst– suspense/mystery/thriller ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🎃10. Reader's Choice: The Marriage Wager⭐⭐⭐

Read

[Rissa]

Woohoo, yay Sonja!!!! Awesome job! 🥳🥳

Happy Halloween, everyone! 🎃

Last day of the month!

[Amanda A]

2020 October Monthly Challenge
Completed: 10/10

1. Happy October Birthday! - 🎃Read a book published in October, or read a book with a colorful/multi-colored cover in honor of October's birthstone, the Opal.
Hot Holiday Nights by Jaci Burton 10/23

2. Flower of the Month - Marigold: The Marigold symbolizes Creativity, Passion, and a Drive to Succeed.
🎃Read a book with a mostly yellow or mostly orange cover or read a book with an artist or artistic character (they are creative, passionate, & have the drive to succeed)
The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren 10/9

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Meghan March: 🎃Read one book written by Meghan March, or any author with her first or last name.
Black Sheep by Meghan March 10/31

4. October is National Seafood Month. 🎃Read a book that has a "fishy" character (suspicious or other-worldly such as a mermaid, selkie, etc.). You can also read a book with a character involved in the food industry or a book with water on the cover.
Almost Just Friends by Jill Shalvis 10/22

5. October 2nd is World Smile Day. 🎃Read a book that you know will make you smile or you know will make you happy. You can also read a book that has a person smiling on the cover, or read a book that has a title that starts with S, M, I, L, or E. Don't forget to smile today! :)
Tools of Engagement by Tessa Bailey 10/12

6. October 10th is International Newspaper Carrier Day. 🎃Read a book that has someone carrying the news to someone else, be it through the written way (emails, letters, texts) or by speech (phone calls). You can also read a book that has some type of miscommunication or read a book that has the numbers 1 and 0 in their published date.
Vows in Name Only by Naima Simone 10/11

7. October 13th is International Skeptics Day. 🎃Read a book that you're not sure you're going to like (and let us know the outcome). You can also read a book that has a skeptical character, or read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 1, 0, or 3.
Pucked by Helena Hunting 10/1

8. October 25th is Punk for a Day Day.
🎃Let's celebrate Punk Rock by reading a book about musicians, bonus points if they are rockstars- even more bonus points if they are punk rockstars. You can also read a book that includes the letters P U N K or R O C K in the author's name, book title, or series title.
Expecting a Scandal by Joanne Rock 10/16

9. October 31st is Halloween.
🎃Read a book with a holiday theme, bonus points if it's Halloween. You can also read a book in the following genres: mystery, thriller, or suspense. You can also read a book with a costumed person in the cover.
The Perfect Murder by Brenda Novak 10/17

10. Reader's Choice: 🎃Read any book of your choice.
The Clover Chapel by Devney Perry 10/2

[Rissa]

Great job, Amanda A! Congratulations! 🥳🎃

[Jessica]

Finished my goal for the month - post 44.

[Lacy]

Done!!!!!

10/10 completed - All finished!!!!!

1. Happy October Birthday! - Broken Kingdom: A bad boy college romance by Ashley Jade - 10/11 - ***

2. Flower of the Month - Marigold -Hate the Player by Max Monroe - 10/14 - ***

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Unexpected Heat: An Enemies to Lovers Romance by Sarah J. Brooks - 10/29 - *

4. October is National Seafood Month - Going Under by Lexi Ryan - 10/3 - ****

5. October 2nd is World Smile Day - In Too Deep by Lexi Ryan - 10/6 - ****

6. October 10th is International Newspaper Carrier Day - Cruel Prince by Ashley Jade - 10/7 - ****

7. October 13th is International Skeptics Day - Falling Hard by Lexi Ryan - 10/5 - ****

8. October 25th is Punk for a Day Day - Marrying My Billionaire Hookup by Nadia Lee - 10/26 - ***

9. October 31st is Halloween - Devious Lies by Parker S. Huntington - 10/18 - **

10. Reader's Choice - Ruthless Knight by Ashley Jade - 10/9 - ****

[Kesha]

2020 October Monthly Challenge
Read: 8/8 HALLOWEEN 2020!!!

1. Happy October Birthday! - 🎃Read a book published in October.
Just One Night (October 20th 2014) - Tara Raine 10-28-20

2. Flower of the Month - Marigold: 🎃Read a book with a mostly yellow or mostly orange cover.
Jude's Law - Lori Foster 10-17-20

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Meghan March: 🎃Read one book with a lawyer in it.
Hotter Than Ever - Lucia Jordan 10-31-20

4. October is National Seafood Month. 🎃Read a book that has a "fishy" character (merman.
The Merman's Kiss - Tamsin Ley 10-10-20

5. October 2nd is World Smile Day. 🎃Read a book that has a title that starts with S, M, I, L, or E. Don't forget to smile today! :)
Sugar Rush - Erin Nicholas 10-20-20

6. October 10th is International Newspaper Carrier Day. 🎃Read a book that has the numbers 1 and 0 in their published date.
The Assist (November, 1, 2018) - Rebecca Jenshak 10-24-20

7. October 13th is International Skeptics Day. 🎃Read a book that has a skeptical character.
Neighbors Like That - Carina Taylor 10-26-20

10. Reader's Choice: 🎃Read any book of your choice.
Only For Tonight - Kendall Ryan 10-11-20

[Julianna]

Final Update 11/1

1. Happy October Birthday!: Love Seat Solitaire (from Blood Lite) by D. L. Snell (10/1)★★★

2. Flower of the Month - Marigold: Possession by J.R. Ward (10/25)★★★★

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Meghan March: Redwood Bend by Robyn Carr (10/15)★★★★

5. October 2nd is World Smile Day: I Know Who You Ate Last Summer (from Blood Lite) by Nancy Holder (10/1)★★

6. October 10th is International Newspaper Carrier Day: Bitches of the Night (from Blood Lite) by Nancy Kilpatrick (10/27)★★★1/2

7. October 13th is International Skeptics Day: The Bell... FROM HELL! (from Blood Lite) by Jeff Strand (10/1)★★★

8. October 25th is Punk for a Day Day: Kiss of Crimson by Lara Adrian (10/8)★★★★★

10. Reader's Choice: Need by Sherri Hayes (10/31)★★★★1/2

Completed 8/7

[Rissa]

Woohoo Jessica, Lacy, Kesha, and Julianna! Congratulations!🎉

Thanks for doing the October challenge, y’all!

[Susan]

Missed it by one 😥

9/10


1. Happy October Birthday! :
🎃Read a book published in October, or read a book with a colorful/multi-colored cover in honor of October's birthstone, the Opal.
Suspicious Circumstances - Rita Herron (HI #1953 - Oct 2020) - Oct 4

2. Flower of the Month - Marigold: The Marigold symbolizes Creativity, Passion, and a Drive to Succeed.
🎃Read a book with a mostly yellow or mostly orange cover or read a book with an artist or artistic character (they are creative, passionate, & have the drive to succeed)
Storm - Janie Crouch (Calamity Jane Pub - Oct 2020) - Oct 5

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Meghan March:
🎃Read one book written by Meghan March, or any author with her first or last name.

Fun Facts about Meghan March:
* Meghan March lives in the Pacific Northwest
* She used to be a corporate lawyer
* She has over 30 titles published

🎃You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest. You can also read a book with a lawyer in it or with a character who has changed occupations (with no regrets!)
Bachelor Unleashed - Brenda Jackson (HK #213 - Dec 2010) (lawyer) - Oct 6

4. October is National Seafood Month:
🎃Read a book that has a "fishy" character (suspicious or other-worldly such as a mermaid, selkie, etc.). You can also read a book with a character involved in the food industry or a book with water on the cover.
Bachelor Undone - Brenda Jackson (HK #261 - Dec 2011) (water) - Oct 11

5. October 2nd is World Smile Day:
🎃Read a book that you know will make you smile or you know will make you happy. You can also read a book that has a person smiling on the cover, or read a book that has a title that starts with S, M, I, L, or E. Don't forget to smile today! :)
The Merriest Magnolia - Michelle Major (HQN - Oct 2020) - Oct 14

6. October 10th is International Newspaper Carrier Day:
🎃Read a book that has someone carrying the news to someone else, be it through the written way (emails, letters, texts) or by speech (phone calls). You can also read a book that has some type of miscommunication or read a book that has the numbers 1 and 0 in their published date.
Bachelor Untamed - Brenda Jackson (HK #157 - Oct 2009) - Oct 8

7. October 13th is International Skeptics Day:
🎃Read a book that you're not sure you're going to like (and let us know the outcome). You can also read a book that has a skeptical character, or read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 1, 0, or 3.
Charming the Skeptic - Wynter Daniels (CPC Publishing - Oct 2020) - Oct 16

8. October 25th is Punk for a Day Day:
🎃Let's celebrate Punk Rock by reading a book about musicians, bonus points if they are rockstars- even more bonus points if they are punk rockstars. You can also read a book that includes the letters P U N K or R O C K in the author's name, book title, or series title.

9. October 31st is Halloween:
🎃Read a book with a holiday theme, bonus points if it's Halloween. You can also read a book in the following genres: mystery, thriller, or suspense. You can also read a book with a costumed person in the cover.
A California Christmas - Brenda Novak (Mira - Oct 2020) - Oct 19

10. Reader's Choice:
🎃Read any book of your choice.
Return to Virgin River - Robyn Carr (Mira - Oct 2020) - Oct 11


8

[Mave]

Completed!
2020 October Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 10/1/20 to 10/31/20
5/5
1. Happy October Birthday! - 🎃Read a book published in October.
The Carnivorous Carnival by Lemony Snicket,10/14/20 published October 17th 2002
2. Flower of the Month - Marigold: The Marigold symbolizes Creativity, Passion, and a Drive to Succeed.
🎃Read a book with a mostly yellow or mostly orange cover or read a book with an artist or artistic character (they are creative, passionate, & have the drive to succeed)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Meghan March: 🎃Read one book written by Meghan March, or any author with her first or last name.

Link to Meghan March's backlist -
https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Meghan March:
* Meghan March lives in the Pacific Northwest
* She used to be a corporate lawyer
* She has over 30 titles published

🎃You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest. You can also read a book with a lawyer in it or with a character who has changed occupations (with no regrets!)

4. October is National Seafood Month. 🎃Read a book that has a "fishy" character (suspicious or other-worldly such as a mermaid, selkie, etc.). You can also read a book with a character involved in the food industry or a book with water on the cover.

5. October 2nd is World Smile Day. 🎃Read a book that has a title that starts with S, M, I, L, or E. Don't forget to smile today! :)
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, 10/20/20 *****
6. October 10th is International Newspaper Carrier Day. 🎃Read a book that has the numbers 1 and 0 in their published date.
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng, 10/31/20 **** published 2017
7. October 13th is International Skeptics Day. 🎃Read a book with a page count that has the numbers: 1, 0, or 3.
The Grim Grotto by Lemony Snicket, 10/26/20 **** pages 323
8. October 25th is Punk for a Day Day.
🎃Let's celebrate Punk Rock by reading a book about musicians, bonus points if they are rockstars- even more bonus points if they are punk rockstars. You can also read a book that includes the letters P U N K or R O C K in the author's name, book title, or series title.

9. October 31st is Halloween.
🎃Read a book with a holiday theme, bonus points if it's Halloween. You can also read a book in the following genres: mystery, thriller, or suspense. You can also read a book with a costumed person in the cover.

10. Reader's Choice: 🎃Read any book of your choice.
The Hostile Hospital by Lemony Snicket,10/10/20 ****

[Rissa]

Still awesome, Susan! 👍

Great job, Mave! 🥳