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Done!2021 October Monthly Challenge
Duration: Oct 1 - 31, 2021
10/10
1. Read a book with a multi-colored cover in honor of October's birthstone, the Opal.
We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride 10/15/2021
In honor of October's birthstone:
X Marks the Spot by Opal Carew 10/23/2021
2. Read a book that is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names:
Ophelia (Helper),
Alice (From Nobility),
Levi (Joined in Harmony), Jack of Hearts by Lev A.C. Rosen 10/01/2021
Noah (Rest, Peace).
3. Read a book that is shelved as historical romance or paranormal romance.
Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris 10/26/2021
4. Read a book that you either picked up from your library or got second hand.
The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck 10/21/2021
5. Let’s celebrate the love of books by reading a book by a new-to-you author
You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria 10/22/2021
6. Read a book that is set in Canada or by a Canadian author
Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron 10/27/2021
7. Read a book that takes place on a farm or a ranch
The Egg and I by Betty MacDonald 10/25/2021
8. Read a book with a MC who is a crafter (knitting, crochet, quilting, etc).
The Shop on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber 10/16/2021
9. Read a book that has children in it.
Lord of the Flies by William Golding 10/14/2021
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Gilded Years by Karin Tanabe 10/04/2021
DONE!!!10/10
1. Happy October Birthday!:
👻Read a book published in October, or read a book with a multi-colored cover in honor of October's birthstone, the Opal.
Christmas in the Scottish Highlands - Donna Ashcroft (Bookouture - Oct 2021) - October 13
2. Baby Names!:
👻Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
Ophelia (Helper),
Alice (From Nobility),
Levi (Joined in Harmony),
Noah (Rest, Peace).
A Yuletide Kiss - Sabrina Jeffries, Madeline Hunter, Mary Jo Putney (Kensington - Oct 2021) (Alice - maid) - Oct 3
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lynsay Sands:
👻Read one book written by Lynsay Sands or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlists - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about Lynsay:
* She writes historical romances as well as paranormal romances
* To date, she has published 33 books in her Argeneau series
* She enjoys writing humor into her books
* Her first novel was published in 1997
👻You can also read a book that is shelved as historical romance or paranormal romance. Read a book in a series that is longer than 10 books, or a book published in 1997. Or you can read a book that you think is humorous.
Bombshell - Sarah MacLean (Avon - Aug 2021) - Oct 5
4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Adopt don’t shop!
👻Read a book with a dog or cat on the cover, or read a book featuring an adoption storyline (whether that be animal or human), or a book that you either picked up from your library or got second hand.
Homecoming Heartbreaker - Joss Wood (HD #2817 - Aug 2021) (adoption/boys) - Oct 8
5. October is National Book Month: Here is a celebration I can get behind! We all have the favorites that we tend to gravitate towards, but it’s often fun to find a new favorite.
👻Let’s celebrate the love of books by reading a book by a new-to-you author, or a book featuring a character who works with books (an author, bookseller, or librarian), or a book that has been sitting on your TBR for more than a year.
Braving the Heat - Regan Black (HRS #2002 - July 2018) - Oct 11
6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving: Or as we Canadian’s call it… Thanksgiving. It is held on the second Monday in October and celebrates the harvest and other blessings of the last year.
👻Read a book that is set in Canada or by a Canadian author, a book that features food or has a foodie character (chef, baker, or runs a restaurant for example). Or you can read a book that you are thankful for.
Rescued by the Cowboy - Donna Alward (Donna Alward - Nov 2021) (baker/Canada) - Oct 29
7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day: While the origins of the holiday are unknown, Old Farmers Day is celebrated by many as a throwback to sustainable and farm-to-table farming practices of the old days.
👻Read a book that takes place on a farm or a ranch, or a book with a MC who is a cowboy or cowgirl, or read a book by an ‘old’ favorite author.
His Dry Creek Legacy - Janet Tronstad (LI #1360 - June 2021) (ranch) - Oct 6
8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival: Knitters and other fiber artists gather every year for this festival held every October in Rhinebeck, New York. I have been going for years but missed it the last few due to the pandemic. It has been a yearly event since 1980 and draws about 12,000 annually.
👻Read a book with a MC who is a crafter (knitting, crochet, quilting, etc). Or you can read a book that takes place in New York State or a book published in the 1980s or that has more than 10,000 ratings.
A Fool's Gold Wedding - Susan Mallery (HQN - July 2020) (13,893 ratings) - Oct 14
9. October 31st - Halloween: My favorite holiday of the year and it’s a favorite for young and old alike. What’s not to love about dressing in costume, getting treats, and playing a few (harmless) tricks. Seeing the glowing jack o lanterns on porches, and hearing the crunch of leaves under your feet just adds to the delight of the season.
👻Read a paranormal romance or a book featuring a ‘scary’ character, (your interpretation).. Or you can read a book that you feel is a treat or a book that has children in it. Or a book that has a very autumn feeling cover.
The Father of Her Sons - Christine Rimmer (HSE #2869 - Nov 2021) (children) - Oct 21
10. Reader's Choice:
👻Read any book of your choice.
Tracing a Kidnapper - Juno Rushdan (HI #2019 - Sept 2021) - Oct 1
Everything worked out this month! Thanks for the fun.2021 October Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 10/1/21 to 10/31/21
10/10
1. Happy October Birthday! - Published in October - Summer Desserts by Nora Roberts - 10/29/21 ♥♥♥
Pub 10/1/85
2. Baby Names! - Includes a character with one of the following popular baby names - Levi - A Bad Day for Sunshine by Darynda Jones - 10/2/21 ♥♥♥♥
Levi Ravinder
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lynsay Sands - Shelved as historical romance - Slightly Scandalous by Mary Balogh - 10/20/21 ♥♥♥♥♥
627 readers shelved as historical romance
4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Adopt don’t shop! - Dog on the cover – Lemon Pies and Little White Lies by Ellery Adams - 10/9/21 ♥♥♥♥
5. October is National Book Month - Featuring a character who works with books – All Night Long with a Cowboy by Caitlin Crews - 10/16/21 ♥♥♥♥
Harriet is a school librarian.
6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving – Features food and has a foodie character - Eggs Benedict Arnold by Laura Childs - 10/14/21 ♥♥♥♥
Suzanne, Petra, and Toni own and run a café.
7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day - By an ‘old’ favorite author - Spider's Web by Agatha Christie - 10/15/21 ♥♥♥
8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival - Has more than 10,000 ratings - Until July by Aurora Rose Reynolds - 10/8/21 ♥♥♥♥
20,852 ratings
9. October 31st – Halloween - Featuring a ‘scary’ character - The Last Widow by Karin Slaughter - 10/11/21 ♥♥♥♥
Sara is kidnapped and held by a para-military group whose leader is scary beneath his outer friendly persona.
10. Reader's Choice - Any book - Win Big by Kelly Jamieson - 10/4/21 ♥♥♥♥
******CHALLENGE COMPLETE 10/29/21*****
2021 October Monthly ChallengeCompleted: 10/10
1. Happy October Birthday!: Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade 10/18
2. Baby Names!: Running into Love by Aurora Rose Reynolds 10/27
3. FAC author - Lynsay Sands: My Vegas Groom by Piper Rayne 10/16
4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: The Forever Girl by Jill Shalvis 10/6
5. October is National Book Month: Fragments of Fear by Carrie Stuart Parks 10/17
6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving: A Spot of Trouble by Teri Wilson 10/14
7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day: Say You'll Stay by Susan Mallery 10/21
8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival: A Brush with Murder by Bailee Abbott 10/30
9. October 31st - Halloween: The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling 10/31
10. Reader's Choice: Twin Games in Music City by Jules Bennett 10/24
Finished but having internet issues. will post my list tomorrow when it's fixed
2021 October Monthly ChallengeMe! 🙋🏻♀️
10 of 10. Updated 10.31.2021 DONE!
1. Happy October Birthday!: Visions in Death by J.D. Robb 10.31.2021
2. Baby Names - Ophelia, Alice, Levi, Noah: The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley 10.17.2021
3. Featured Author Challenge - Lynsay Sands: Love Is Blind by Lynsay Sands 10.13.2021
4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Here Kitty, Kitty! by Shelly Laurenston 10.1.2021
5. October is National Book Month: Pieces of You by N.R. Walker 10.2.2021
6. Canadian Thanksgiving - October 11: Scandal Above Stairs by Jennifer Ashley 10.12.2021
7. Old Farmers Day - October 12: Red Dirt Heart Imago by N.R. Walker 10.13.2021
8. New York Sheep & Wool Festival - October 16 & 17: Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward 10.5.2021
9. Halloween - October 31: The Graveyard Shift by Darynda Jones 10.10.2021
10. Reader's Choice: Blood Heir by Ilona Andrews 10.27.2021
Thanks for a fun challenge!!
2021 October Monthly ChallengeI finished!!!
10/10 Completed
01. Happy October Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in October, or read a book with a multi-colored cover in honor of October's birthstone, the Opal.
02. Baby Names!: 👶🏻Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names. This month's names: Ophelia (Helper), Alice (From Nobility), Levi (Joined in Harmony) and Noah (Rest, Peace).
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Lynsay Sands: 👩🏻💻Read one book written by Lynsay Sands or any author with her first or last name.
You can also read a book that is shelved as historical romance or paranormal romance. Read a book in a series that is longer than 10 books, or a book published in 1997. Or you can read a book that you think is humorous.
04. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: 🐶Read a book with a dog or cat on the cover, or read a book featuring an adoption storyline (whether that be animal or human), or a book that you either picked up from your library or got second hand.
05. National Book Month: 📖Read a book by a new-to-you author, or a book featuring a character who works with books (an author, bookseller, or librarian), or a book that has been sitting on your TBR for more than a year.
06. Canadian Thanksgiving (Second Monday/October 11): 🦃Read a book that is set in Canada or by a Canadian author, a book that features food or has a foodie character (chef, baker, or runs a restaurant for example). Or you can read a book that you are thankful for.
07. Old Farmers Day (October 12): 🧑🏼🌾Read a book that takes place on a farm or a ranch, or a book with a MC who is a cowboy or cowgirl, or read a book by an ‘old’ favorite author.
08. The New York Sheep and Wool Festival (October 16th & 17th): 🐑Read a book with a MC who is a crafter (knitting, crochet, quilting, etc). Or you can read a book that takes place in New York State or a book published in the 1980s or that has more than 10,000 ratings.
09. Halloween (October 31): 🎃Read a paranormal romance or a book featuring a ‘scary’ character, (your interpretation).. Or you can read a book that you feel is a treat or a book that has children in it. Or a book that has a very autumn feeling cover.
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
Final Update 11/11. Happy October Birthday!:
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lynsay Sands:
4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month:
5. October is National Book Month:
7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day:
8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival:
9. October 31st - Halloween:
10. Reader's Choice:
Completed 8/8
Final Edit 11/1 - Completed 9 out of 10 Not too Shabby!!
Thanks for the fun and fun reads this month!!
🎃🎃🎃2021 October Monthly Challenge🎃🎃🎃
Read: 9/10
✔️1. Happy October Birthday!: Read a book with a multi-colored cover in honor of October's birthstone, the Opal. The Lies We Steal by Monty JayRead On: 10/4/2021
✔️2. Baby Names!: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) with one of the following popular baby names.
4. Noah (Rest, Peace)Looking to Score by Alley Ciz Read On: 10/9/2021
✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Lynsay Sands: Read one book written by Lynsay Sands or any author with her first or last name. A Bite to Remember by Lynsay Sands Read On: 10/26/20121
✔️4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Read a book with a dog or cat on the cover. Stay by Sarina Bowen Read On: 10/25/2021
✔️5. October is National Book Month:
Let’s celebrate the love of books by reading a book by a new-to-you author. Crushing on My Billionaire Best Friend by Jolie Day Read On: 10/20/2021
✔️7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day: Read a book by an ‘old’ favorite author. Writing Dirty by Alley Ciz Read On: 10/18/2021
✔️8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival: Read a book published in the 1980s. Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams Read On: 10/29/2021
✔️9. October 31st - Halloween: Read a you can read a book that you feel is a treat AND a book that has children in it. RoomHate by Penelope Ward Read On: 10/16/2021
✔️10. Reader's Choice: Match Me Up by Weston Parker Read On: 10/11/2021
When you're moving house, it's hard to find the time to read...this is the result.1. Happy October Birthday!
Dark 'N' Deadly by Tee O'Fallon ✓ 23 Oct2. Baby Names!
The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown ✓ 4 Oct3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lynsay Sands
4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
Lock 'N' Load by Tee O'Fallon ✓ 10 Oct5. October is National Book Month
Snow Red by Ellis Leigh ✓ 8 Oct6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving
Armed 'N' Ready by Tee O'Fallon ✓ 17 Oct7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day
The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown ✓ 8 Oct8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival
9. October 31st - Halloween
10. Reader's Choice
All done.October Monthly Challenge
READ: 9/9
✔ 1. Happy October Birthday!: Read a book published in October, or read a book with a multi-colored cover in honor of October's birthstone, the Opal.
Killer Insight - Victoria Laurie 10/15
✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lynsay Sands: Read one book written by Lynsay Sands or any author with her first or last name. You can also read a book that is shelved as historical romance or paranormal romance. Read a book in a series that is longer than 10 books, or a book published in 1997. Or you can read a book that you think is humorous.
Blaze - Donna Grant 10/2
✔ 4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Adopt don’t shop!
Read a book with a dog or cat on the cover, or read a book featuring an adoption storyline (whether that be animal or human), or a book that you either picked up from your library or got second hand.
Frightfully Fortune - Jana Deleon 10/21
✔ 5. October is National Book Month: Here is a celebration I can get behind! We all have the favorites that we tend to gravitate towards, but it’s often fun to find a new favorite.
Let’s celebrate the love of books by reading a book by a new-to-you author, or a book featuring a character who works with books (an author, bookseller, or librarian), or a book that has been sitting on your TBR for more than a year.
Security - Gina Wohlsdorf 10/3
✔ 6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving: Or as we Canadian’s call it… Thanksgiving. It is held on the second Monday in October and celebrates the harvest and other blessings of the last year. Read a book that is set in Canada or by a Canadian author, a book that features food or has a foodie character (chef, baker, or runs a restaurant for example). Or you can read a book that you are thankful for.
Alone in the Wild - Kelley Armstrong (the Yukon) 10/12
✔ 7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day: While the origins of the holiday are unknown, Old Farmers Day is celebrated by many as a throwback to sustainable and farm-to-table farming practices of the old days. Read a book that takes place on a farm or a ranch, or a book with a MC who is a cowboy or cowgirl, or read a book
Mystical Warrior - Janet Chapman 10/5
✔ 8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival: Knitters and other fiber artists gather every year for this festival held every October in Rhinebeck, New York. I have been going for years but missed it the last few due to the pandemic. It has been a yearly event since 1980 and draws about 12,000 annually.
Read a book with a MC who is a crafter (knitting, crochet, quilting, etc). Or you can read a book that takes place in New York State or a book published in the 1980s or that has more than 10,000 ratings.
Every Dead Thing - John Connolly 10/8
✔ 9. October 31st - Halloween: My favorite holiday of the year and it’s a favorite for young and old alike. What’s not to love about dressing in costume, getting treats, and playing a few (harmless) tricks. Seeing the glowing jack o lanterns on porches, and hearing the crunch of leaves under your feet just adds to the delight of the season.
Read a paranormal romance or a book featuring a ‘scary’ character, (your interpretation).. Or you can read a book that you feel is a treat or a book that has children in it. Or a book that has a very autumn feeling cover.
Grim Death and Bill the Electrocuted Criminal - Mike Mignola & Tom Sniegoski (grim reaper) 10/19
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
Playing Dead - Allison Brennan 10/9
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
I completely forgot to post my October books... sorry for such a belated reply!Completed: 2/3
1. Happy October Birthday!: The Hacker ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Oct. 12)
10. Reader's Choice: Dirty Charmer ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Oct. 11)
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1. Happy October Birthday!:
2. Baby Names!:
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lynsay Sands:
4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month:
5. October is National Book Month:
6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving:
7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day:
8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival:
9. October 31st - Halloween:
10. Reader's Choice: