November - What's Your Sign?

[Trisha]

Congrats on completing your first prompt, Carmen & L A i N E Y! :)

[Trisha]

Sunshine wrote: "2/3 complete :)"

You're on fire! :D

[Carmen]

Update to message #15

PROGRESS: 2/8♋

❎4. Read a book by an author who shares your sign (https://www.thefamouspeople.com/cance...)
Helen Keller/June 27, 1880: The Story of My Life: An Autobiography✔

[Carlos]

Message# 49 updated:

1/3 COMPLETED

4. Read a book by an author who shares your sign.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

[Shaelyn]

update to message #38

Progress: 1/3

✅ (5) Read a book that begins with the same letter as your sign--Library of Souls

[Trisha]

Carmen wrote: "Update to message #15
PROGRESS: 2/8..."

Awesome Carmen!

[Trisha]

Carlos wrote: "Message# 49 updated:
1/3 COMPLETED..."

I love LOVE the HP & the Half-Blood Prince! How about you?

[Trisha]

Shaelyn wrote: "update to message #38
Progress: 1/3..."

Did you like the Library of Souls? I finished reading the series a couple of months ago. Waiting eagerly for the 6th book now!

[Alison]

update to message #18

3/8 books read

√ 2. Read a book set or published within the month of your western sign - I am a Leo so the month of my sign is end of July through August...I read Vesper Flights which was published August 2020

√ 3. Look up your monthly horoscope for November and read a book with the central theme of that horoscope....My November 2020 horoscope said "Family Issues will arise" and I read City of Lost Souls which had plenty of family issues :)

√ 6. Read a book with your sign's number in the title - My Chinese symbol is the Ox and the Ox's lucky numbers are 1 and 4 or a combo of numbers containing those...I read - 11/22/63 It was quite a Chunker but very good!! :)

[Carlos]

Trisha wrote: "Carlos wrote: "Message# 49 updated:
1/3 COMPLETED..."

I love LOVE the HP & the Half-Blood Prince! How about you?"

This was my first time reading the series, and tbh the Half-Blood Prince was my least favorite movie from the series, but the book was 10x better than what I expected and I really liked every part of it

[Sue]

Update to message #26

1/2

[Trisha]

Alison wrote: "update to message #18

3/8 books read..."

Bravo, Alison! Agree about 11/22/63 - what a hefty book!!

[Trisha]

Sue wrote: "Update to message #26

1/2"

Awesome, Sue! Almost there! :)

[Trisha]

Carlos wrote: "This was my first time reading the series, and tbh the Half-Blood ..."

I hated the teenage drama, of course, but liked the part with Slughorn and the potions book! But there is no way I'd compare the books with the movies - the books are at a supreme level of awesomeness for me, having read the series umpteen times. I'm glad you enjoyed the book more than the movie (obviously)!

[L Y N N]

Update to message 5!

Technically complete at 4/3 prompts fulfilled with 3/3 books read.

I'll keep adding to it as appropriate.

[Rebecca]

Update Message #13: 2/8

2. Read a book set or published in one of the Chinese Zodiac years of your sign, or set or published within the month of your western sign. Published October 15, 2019 The Body: A Guide for Occupants

Since Scorpio spans part of October and part of November, I chose this October 2019 release for this prompt.

Since I am a mood reader, I'm having a hard time matching my moods with these prompts. They're hard for mood reading!

[SarahKat, Buddy Reads]

Message 7: 4/8

Capricorn (there's so many of us!)

3. Look up your monthly horoscope for November and read a book with the central theme of that horoscope.- "In your career, which is most important to you, you may be ready for a raise, a promotion, a new job or all three as Jupiter’s expansive energy traverses your 10th house. You’re ready to step up and assume greater responsibility and if you can’t do it in your current job, you may decide to look for a new one and a new and better job may find you because you deserve it.
https://www.yearly-horoscope.org/nove... - The Zodiac Killer by W.L. Knightly- "Given a golden opportunity to impress the FBI"

5. Read a book that begins with the same letter as your sign- The Circle Trilogy by Ted Dekker

7. Read a book having to do with your sign's affiliated element-Earth- The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro because you bury things in the earth...

8. Read a book having to do with your sign's "ruling celestial body" (this could be extended to the gods the planets are named after, like if it's Mars, you could read a book involving a war). - Saturn (god of agriculture)- The Memory Garden by Mary Rickert

[Carmen]

Update to message #15

PROGRESS: 3/8♋

❎8. Read a book having to do with your sign's "ruling celestial body" (this could be extended to the gods the planets are named after, like if it's Mars, you could read a book involving a war).
Moon: On the Night of the Seventh Moon✔

[Alison]

update to message #18

4/8 books read...halfway there!! :D

√ 1. Read a book with your zodiac symbol/animal (western or Chinese, or both) on the cover or in the title (instead of the actual word readers can use like "goat" or "twins") - My Chinese Zodiac symbol is an Ox so I read The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox...I read the first book "Bridge of Birds" in this Kindle edition. It reminded me of the Princess Bride with Chinese mythology...I really did enjoy the adventures of Master Li and Number Ten Ox and will continue them next year in the next 2 books!

[oshizu]

Update to msg 4

1. Read a book with your zodiac symbol/animal (western or Chinese, or both) on the cover or in the title (Capricorns, represent!)
Who Moved My Goat Cheese?
The protagonist befriends an elderly man who runs a goat dairy and, after his death, adopts his kid goat.

3. Read a book with the central theme of you November monthly horoscope (unhappy family relations). Things in Jars (initial tension between the Eames heir and his stepbrother)

Progress: 2/8

[Rebecca]

Update Message #13: 3/8

7. Read a book having to do with your sign's affiliated element Hollowpox: The Hunt for Morrigan Crow

This actually has most the elements in it related to magic, including my element (water), but fire is the predominating element if anyone else is looking for an elemental challenge.

[oshizu]

Update to msg 4

4. An author who shares your sign (Seanan McGuire).
Every Heart a Doorway

What a surprise! Seanan McGuire and I share not only the same astrological sign (Capricorn) but also the same birthday!

Progress: 3/8

[Alison]

update to message #18

5/8 books read

√ 8. Read a book having to do with your sign's "ruling celestial body"...Leo's Celestial Body is the Sun!!: The Sun Down Motel...This was a great Mystery/Thriller with paranormal elements! I highly recommend it :)

[SarahKat, Buddy Reads]

Update to message 7: 5/8

1. Read a book with your zodiac symbol/animal (western or Chinese, or both) on the cover or in the title (instead of the actual word readers can use like "goat" or "twins")- Capricorn by W.L. Knightly

[Trisha]

Lynn wrote: "Update to message 5!
Technically complete at 4/3 prompts."

Congratulations, Lynn! First to complete our challenge! The crystal ball shows lots of love and light in the year 2021 for you! :D

[Trisha]

Rebecca wrote: "Since I am a mood reader, I'm having a hard time matching my moods with these prompts. They're hard for mood reading!"

Oh, I’m a mood reader too, so I understand! But at the same time, I think you’re doing good enough, however, if you want me to downsize your goal, let me know! I don’t want you to feel bad if you aren’t able to accomplish your goal of 8. 🤞🏽

[Trisha]

SarahKat wrote: "Message 7: 4/8
Capricorn (there's so many of us!)..."

I really want to copy a few of your book choices, but then I’m so behind this month with my reading that I can’t afford to do that! Well done on your progress!

[Trisha]

Alison wrote: "The Sun Down Motel...This was a great Mystery/Thriller with paranormal elements! I highly recommend it :)"

I’ve suggested this book for buddy reading in December! Glad you liked it!

[[deleted user]]

Capricorn born in the Year of the Rat

Message 10
3/4 completed

✅🐭5. Read a book that begins with the same letter as your sign Cranford

✅🐭7. Read a book having to do with your sign's affiliated element The Janus Stone (Element: Earth. Features archaeology and buried bones/objects—a lot of digging in the earth.)

✅🐭8. Read a book having to do with your sign's "ruling celestial body" (this could be extended to the gods the planets are named after, like if it's Mars, you could read a book involving a war). —Saturn (wealth): Dumb Witness--A character inherits a large sum of money

[Trisha]

oshizu wrote: "What a surprise! Seanan McGuire and I share not only the same astrological sign (Capricorn) but also the same birthday!"

Noting down your birthday 😉 Btw, I’m so upset that I still haven’t started with Things in Jars, can’t wait to read all your spoilers!

[Trisha]

Carmen wrote: "Update to message #15
PROGRESS: 3/8..."

Well done on your steady progress, Carmen!

[Trisha]

Regina wrote: "Capricorn born in the Year of the Rat
Message 10
3/4 completed..."

Bravo, fellow Capricorn! Just 1 more book to go! :)

[Mie]

Update msg 24: 3/3 - COMPLETE ✔️

Thanks for leading, Trisha 🤗

[Rebecca]

Update Message #13: 4/8

8. Read a book having to do with your sign's "ruling celestial body" (this could be extended to the gods the planets are named after, like if it's Mars, you could read a book involving a war). Thinking Pluto God of the Underworld as the tie in to this book about ghosts: Haunted Histories: Creepy Castles, Dark Dungeons, and Powerful Palaces

I ended up being a little disappointed in this one. It had me thinking ghost stories, and instead it was more castles and medieval life. Oh well.

Thanks for the encouragement, Trisha. I'm debating whether to change my goal or not, but today is only the 17th, and I'm halfway through, so I'm going to persevere for now :-)

[Carmen]

Update to message #15

PROGRESS: 4/8♋

❎1. Read a book with your zodiac symbol/animal (western or Chinese, or both) on the cover or in the title (instead of the actual word readers can use like "goat" or "twins")
🦀Cancer: Cancer Ward✔

[SarahKat, Buddy Reads]

Update to Message 7: 6/8

4. Read a book by an author who shares your sign. - Dreams Underfoot by Charles de Lint (Dec 22- Capricorn)

[Carmen]

Update to message #15

PROGRESS: 5/8♋

❎7. Read a book having to do with your sign's affiliated element
Water: When Rain Clouds Gather🌧✔

[oshizu]

Update to msg 4

Arrgggh, I'm so behind in my reading this month and feeling the crunch!

♑6. Read a book with your sign's number in the title (9).
Stone Mattress: Nine Tales

Progress: 4/8
Thank you, Trisha!

[Carol]

update #9:

4/8 complete

I'm half way there and WILL complete this challenge on time! :-)

[Carmen]

Update to message #15

PROGRESS: 7/8♋

❎2. Read a book set or published in one of the Chinese Zodiac years of your sign, or set or published within the month of your western sign.
🐐Year of the Goat-1991: Nosotras que nos queremos tanto✔
❎3. Look up your monthly horoscope for November and read a book with the central theme of that horoscope
There will be plenty of celebrations and get-together on the home front. Cancer personality will be interested in furnishing and redecoration of the house.
A wedding: I've Got Your Number 💍✔

[Trisha]

Mie wrote: "Update msg 24: 3/3 - COMPLETE ✔️

Thanks for leading, Trisha 🤗"

Congratulations, Mie! So proud of you! :D Let me see what's waiting for you in 2021..hmm..I see a lovely combination of happiness and success in the year 2021 for you! Have a great year!

[Trisha]

Rebecca wrote: "Thanks for the encouragement, Trisha. I'm debating whether to change my goal or not, but today is only the 17th, and I'm halfway through, so I'm going to persevere for now"

I don't doubt that a bit, so proud of your steady progress! :)

[Trisha]

oshizu wrote: "Update to msg 4
Arrgggh, I'm so behind in my reading this month and feeling the crunch..."

You're not alone! I have read only one book this month and that doesn't even qualify for this challenge. :( Btw, 4/8 is really good! You got it, girl!

[Trisha]

Carol wrote: "I'm half way there and WILL complete this challenge on time!"

Oh, you will, I know! Great job so far! :)

[Trisha]

All updated! Some of you are so close to achieving your goals, well done!
If any one of you need revision of your goals, don't hesitate a bit; I want all of you to finish off your goals by the end of the month and have a feeling of accomplishment. All the best! :)

[Mie]

Trisha wrote: "Mie wrote: "Update msg 24: 3/3 - COMPLETE ✔️

Thanks for leading, Trisha 🤗"

Congratulations, Mie! So proud of you! :D Let me see what's waiting for you in 2021..hmm..I see a lovely combination of ..."

WOW, thanks - who could ask for more 🤩

[Alison]

update to message #18

7/8 books read...One more to go!! :)

√ 4. Read a book by an author who shares your sign - The Book of Longings...Sue Monk Kidd was born August 12 under the sign of Leo!

√ 7. Read a book having to do with your sign's affiliated element...Which is Fire!! - Firelight...this has been on my TBR forever!! :)

[Karin]

update to message #12
progress 4/8

[Rebecca]

Update Message #13: 5/8

4. Read a book by an author who shares your sign. What Were We Thinking: A Brief Intellectual History of the Trump Era (November 1, 1971)

I love to read books about books, and this was a book classifying and analyzing some of the nonfiction political/current events type books that have been written over the past four years.

[oshizu]

Update to msg 4

♑5.A book that begins with the same letter as your sign ("C" for Capricorn).
Cloud Atlas

Progress: 5/8
haha, I think I will just barely complete this challenge! My no-reading week really hurt!