2022 November Monthly Challenge

[Barbara ★]

November Monthly Challenge

READ: 10/10

✔️1. Happy November Birthday! - Read a book published in November, or read a book with a Yellow/Gold cover in honor of the November birthstone, the Topaz.
Wild Irish Soul - Tricia O'Malley (pub Nov 15, 2014) 11/23

✔️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. Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art 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: Maeve (Intoxicating), Esme (Loved), Jonah (A Dove), Zachary (God Has Remembered).
Immortal Matchmakers, Inc. - Mimi Jean Pamfiloff (Zac, God of temptation) 11/16

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shana Galen: Read one book written by Shana Galen, or any author with her first or last name. You may also read a book that has won or been nominated for an award, or that is tagged as Historical Romance. You may also read a book featuring a teacher or student (or any child), or a book set in Texas.
Ninth House - Leigh Bardugo 11/12
(Goodreads Choice Award for Fantasy (2019), Ladies of Horror Fiction Award Nominee for Best Novel (2019))

✔️4. November 5 - Book Lovers Day - Reread a book that you loved, or read a book by an author you love.
Archangel's Light - Nalini Singh 11/1

✔️5. November 6 - Marooned without a Compass Day - Read a book where a character is lost or stranded somewhere, or feels somehow trapped (open to interpretation...trapped in a dead-end job would work, for example). You may also read a book that is tagged Mystery or Suspense.
The Disappeared - Kristina Ohlsson 11/6

✔️6. November 11 - Veteran's Day/Armistice Day/Remembrance Day - Read a book that includes a character that is current or former military or first responder.
Killer, Paper, Cut - Joanna Campbell Slan 11/22

✔️7. November 15 - America Recycles Day - Read a book that you borrowed or received used in some way - a book that has been recycled (libraries and KU count). Or you may read a book that you plan on passing on in some way (recycling) after you've read it... and since so many of us read digitally now and those books are harder to pass on, this includes passing on a recommendation. 😀
Archangel's Resurrection - Nalini Singh 11/3

✔️8. November 17 - Homemade Bread Day - Read a book with food on the cover or a character connected with the food industry in some way (anywhere from farm to table). Or you may read a book that you consider a comfort read.
Pumpkin Pies & Potions - Polly Holmes (Vivian has pumpkin shop) 11/18

✔️9. November 28 - Red Planet Day - Read a book tagged Sci-Fi or Fantasy, or a book that has a red cover or something round on the cover.
Daybreak - Cheree Alsop 11/11

✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Undead Mr. Tenpenny - Tammie Painter 11/19



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

Congrats, Barbara!

[Cyliena]

Hit my goal! Completed: 6/5

1. Happy November Birthday!: Conqueror ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (11/10)
3. FAC - Shana Galen: One Thing Leads to a Lover ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (11/23)
4. Book Lovers Day: Guard: Dark Guard / Cyborg Guard ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (11/5)
6. Veteran's Day: Mission: Uncovered ⭐⭐⭐ (11/13)
7. America Recycles Day: The Lady and the Orc ⭐ (11/30)
9. Red Planet Day: Weapons Master ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (11/27)

[AliciaJ]

FINISHED! 11/27 😊💖🌹

2022 November Monthly Challenge
10/10

1. Happy November Birthday! - Read a book published in November, or read a book with a Yellow/Gold cover in honor of the November birthstone, the Topaz.

11/26

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, plot, scene or cover art 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: Maeve (Intoxicating), Esme (Loved), Jonah (A Dove), Zachary (God Has Remembered).

11/16

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shana Galen: Read one book written by Shana Galen, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Shana Galen's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list....

Fun Facts about Shana Galen:
* Shana is a three-time Rita award nominee.
* She is a former middle- and high-school level English teacher in Houston, TX, but now writes full time.
* She writes primarily Regency Romance.
* Shana is married and has a daughter who she says is a romance heroine in the making!
You may also read a book that has won or been nominated for an award, or that is tagged as Historical Romance. You may also read a book featuring a teacher or student (or any child), or a book set in Texas.

11/24

4. November 5 - Book Lovers Day - Reread a book that you loved, or read a book by an author you love.

11/13


5. November 6 - Marooned without a Compass Day - Read a book where a character is lost or stranded somewhere, or feels somehow trapped (open to interpretaion...trapped in a dead-end job would work, for example). You may also read a book that is tagged Mystery or Suspense.

11/3

6. November 11 - Veteran's Day/Armistice Day/Remembrance Day - Read a book that includes a character that is current or former military or first responder.

11/4

7. November 15 - America Recycles Day - Read a book that you borrowed or received used in some way - a book that has been recycled (libraries and KU count). Or you may read a book that you plan on passing on in some way (recycling) after you've read it... and since so many of us read digitally now and those books are harder to pass on, this includes passing on a recommendation. 😀

11/7

8. November 17 - Homemade Bread Day - Read a book with food on the cover or a character connected with the food industry in some way (anywhere from farm to table). Or you may read a book that you consider a comfort read.

11/2

9. November 28 - Red Planet Day - Read a book tagged Sci-Fi or Fantasy, or a book that has a red cover or something round on the cover.

11/21

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

11/19

[Susan]

DONE!

10/10

November Monthly Challenge

1. Happy November Birthday! -
🦃Read a book published in November, or read a book with a Yellow/Gold cover in honor of the November birthstone, the Topaz.
His Christmas Guardian - Cindy Dees (HRS #2205 - Nov 2022) - Nov 8

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, plot, scene or cover art 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: Maeve (Intoxicating), Esme (Loved), Jonah (A Dove), Zachary (God Has Remembered).
The Wish List - Michelle Major (HQN - Oct 2022) (Zach) - Nov 7

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

Fun Facts about Shana Galen:
* Shana is a three-time Rita award nominee.
* She is a former middle- and high-school level English teacher in Houston, TX, but now writes full time.
* She writes primarily Regency Romance.
* Shana is married and has a daughter who she says is a romance heroine in the making!

🦃You may also read a book that has won or been nominated for an award, or that is tagged as Historical Romance. You may also read a book featuring a teacher or student (or any child), or a book set in Texas.
The Cowboy Cookie Challenge - Lori Wilde (Avon - Nov 2022) (Texas) - Nov 3

4. November 5 - Book Lovers Day -
🦃Reread a book that you loved, or read a book by an author you love.
The Outlaw's Claim - Brenda Jackson (HD #2905 - Nov 2022) (author) - Nov 9

5. November 6 - Marooned without a Compass Day -
🦃Read a book where a character is lost or stranded somewhere, or feels somehow trapped (open to interpretaion...trapped in a dead-end job would work, for example). You may also read a book that is tagged Mystery or Suspense.
Six Days to Live - Lisa Dodson (HRS #2206 - Nov 2022) (suspense) - Nov 4

6. November 11 - Veteran's Day/Armistice Day/Remembrance Day -
🦃Read a book that includes a character that is current or former military or first responder.
The Captain's Christmas Homecoming - Lauri Robinson (HH #1688 - Nov 2022) (former military) - Nov 10

7. November 15 - America Recycles Day -
🦃Read a book that you borrowed or received used in some way - a book that has been recycled (libraries and KU count). Or you may read a book that you plan on passing on in some way (recycling) after you've read it... and since so many of us read digitally now and those books are harder to pass on, this includes passing on a recommendation. 😀
Canyon Kidnapping - Cindi Myers (HI #2110 - Dec 2022) (recommended) - Nov 30

8. November 17 - Homemade Bread Day -
🦃Read a book with food on the cover or a character connected with the food industry in some way (anywhere from farm to table). Or you may read a book that you consider a comfort read.
The Amish Quiltmaker's Unconventional Niece - Jennifer Beckstrand (Kensington - Nov 2022) - Nov 5

9. November 28 - Red Planet Day -
🦃Read a book tagged Sci-Fi or Fantasy, or a book that has a red cover or something round on the cover.
Dragonflight - Anne McCaffrey (Ballantine - July 1968) - Nov 22

10. Reader's Choice:
🦃Read any book of your choice.
The Christmas Spirit - Debbie Macomber (Random House - Oct 2022) - Nov 1

[Bookchaser]

🍁🦃🍁 2022 November Monthly Challenge🍁🦃🍁


I finished!!!


10/10 Completed


01. Happy November Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in November, or read a book with a Yellow/Gold cover in honor of the November birthstone, the Topaz.
Someone to Wed by Mary Balogh 11/05/22
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, or any variation or nickname of one of them. Alternately, you may choose a book with a character, plot, scene or cover art 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: Maeve (Intoxicating), Esme (Loved), Jonah (A Dove), and Zachary (God Has Remembered).
Crossing Nevada by Jeannie Watt 11/26/22
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Shana Galen: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Shana Galen, or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book that has won or been nominated for an award, or that is tagged as Historical Romance. You may also read a book featuring a teacher or student (or any child), or a book set in Texas.
In the Company of Wolves by Paige Tyler 11/07/22
04. Book Lovers Day (November 5): 📖Reread a book that you loved, or read a book by an author you love.
Someone to Care by Mary Balogh 11/14/22
05. Marooned without a Compass Day (November 6): 🏝Read a book where a character is lost or stranded somewhere, or feels somehow trapped (open to interpretaion...trapped in a dead-end job would work, for example). You may also read a book that is tagged Mystery or Suspense.
Going Rogue by Janet Evanovich 11/10/22
06. Veteran's Day/Armistice Day/Remembrance Day (November 11): 👨🏼‍✈️Read a book that includes a character that is current or former military or first responder.
To Love a Wolf by Paige Tyler 11/24/22
07. America Recycles Day (November 15): 📚Read a book that you borrowed or received used in some way - a book that has been recycled (libraries and KU count). Or you may read a book that you plan on passing on in some way (recycling) after you've read it... and since so many of us read digitally now and those books are harder to pass on, this includes passing on a recommendation. 😀
Someone to Trust by Mary Balogh 11/19/22
08. Homemade Bread Day (November 17): 🍞Read a book with food on the cover or a character connected with the food industry in some way (anywhere from farm to table). Or you may read a book that you consider a comfort read.
Getting Dirty by Erin Nicholas 11/25/22
09. Red Planet Day (November 28): 🛸Read a book tagged Sci-Fi or Fantasy, or a book that has a red cover or something round on the cover.
Renegade by Justine Davis 11/17/22
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
Last Chance Cowboy by Leigh Riker 11/30/22

[LaurLa]

Challenge complete. Thanks for hosting!!
Updated post: My Monthly Challenge (msg 30)

Books Read ➺ 10

[Christine]

10/10 Completed November 30

1. Happy November Birthday! - The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams November 6, 5 stars

2. Baby Names!: A Spell for Trouble by Esme Addison November 30, 4 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shana Galen: When You Give a Duke a Diamond by Shana Galen November 11, 4 stars

4. November 5 - Warrior's Woman by Johanna Lindsey November 30, 5 stars

5. November 6 - Marooned without a Compass Day - The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James November 29, 5 stars

6. November 11 - Veteran's Day/Armistice Day/Remembrance Day - Whispers in the Dark by Maya Banks November 14, 4 stars

7. November 15 - America Recycles Day - Forbidden by Beverly Jenkins November 22, 5 stars

8. November 17 - Homemade Bread Day - Fudge Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke November 21, 3 stars

9. November 28 - Red Planet Day - A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers November 11, 4 stars

10. Reader's Choice: The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James November 25, 5 stars

[SLOWLY COMING OUT OF HIATUS!.·:*¨༺♡ Honeydew ♡༻¨*:·.]

Hey, this is my completion! I'm a tad disappointed that I couldn't finish Never Been Kissed but hey, this was my first time and I really enjoyed it! Also...thank you for introducing me to Shana Galen, litterly love her writing lol.

6/10 Compleated

1. Happy November Birthday! -

📖 2. Baby Names! - Windfall (11/13/22)

🎧 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shana Galen - Third Son's A Charm (Narrated by Victoria Aston) (11/26/22)

📖 4. November 5 - Book Lovers Day - Boyfriend Material (11/11/22)

📖 5. November 6 - Marooned without a Compass Day - The Club (11/16/22)

6. November 11 - Veteran's Day/Armistice Day/Remembrance Day -

📖 7. November 15 - America Recycles Day - A Summer Romance (11/13/22)

📖 8. November 17 - Homemade Bread Day - Coca Hearts (11/23/22)

DIDN'T FINISH 🎧 9. November 28 - Red Planet Day - PLAN ON READING Never Been Kissed (Timothy Janovsky) (Narrated by )

10. Reader's Choice -

[Julianna]

Final Update 12/1

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shana Galen: Lady Vengeance by Sarah Eagle (11/27)★★★

4. November 5 - Book Lovers Day: On Dublin Street: Braden POV Scenes (from On Dublin Street: The Novellas) by Samantha Young (11/20)★★★★★

6. November 11 - Veteran's Day/Armistice Day/Remembrance Day: Breaking Free by Cherise Sinclair (11/19)★★★★★

7. November 15 - America Recycles Day: A Texan's Luck by Jodi Thomas (11/7)★★★★1/2

9. November 28 - Red Planet Day: Fury by Laurann Dohner (11/14)★★★1/2

10. Reader's Choice: Harriet Tubman: Secret Agent by Thomas B. Allen (11/30)★★★1/2

Completed 6/6

[Melissa]

2022 November Monthly Challenge Completed 8/10

1. Happy November Birthday! - Read a book published in November, or read a book with a Yellow/Gold cover in honor of the November birthstone, the Topaz. - Desperate Measures - Finished 11/5

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shana Galen: Read one book written by Shana Galen, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Shana Galen's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list....

Fun Facts about Shana Galen:
* Shana is a three-time Rita award nominee.
* She is a former middle- and high-school level English teacher in Houston, TX, but now writes full time.
* She writes primarily Regency Romance.
* Shana is married and has a daughter who she says is a romance heroine in the making!
You may also read a book that has won or been nominated for an award, or that is tagged as Historical Romance. You may also read a book featuring a teacher or student (or any child), or a book set in Texas. Once Upon a Quinceañera - Finished 11/10

4. November 5 - Book Lovers Day - Reread a book that you loved, or read a book by an author you love.- The Weight of Blood - Finished 11/14

5. November 6 - Marooned without a Compass Day - Read a book where a character is lost or stranded somewhere, or feels somehow trapped (open to interpretaion...trapped in a dead-end job would work, for example). You may also read a book that is tagged Mystery or Suspense. - Hidden Pictures- Finished 11/30

6. November 11 - Veteran's Day/Armistice Day/Remembrance Day - Read a book that includes a character that is current or former military or first responder. - Sisters in Arms- Finished 11/27

7. November 15 - America Recycles Day - Read a book that you borrowed or received used in some way - a book that has been recycled (libraries and KU count). Or you may read a book that you plan on passing on in some way (recycling) after you've read it... and since so many of us read digitally now and those books are harder to pass on, this includes passing on a recommendation. 😀 Laces - Finished 11/30

9. November 28 - Red Planet Day - Read a book tagged Sci-Fi or Fantasy, or a book that has a red cover or something round on the cover. - The Potter- wearing a round watch- Finished 11/9

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. - I'm Glad My Mom Died - Finished 11/15

[Connie N.]

I was able to finish almost all of them this month:

2022 November Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 11/1/22 to 11/30/22
9/10

1. Happy November Birthday! - With a Yellow/Gold cover in honor of the November birthstone, the Topaz - Starry-Eyed Love by Helena Hunting - 11/26/22 ♥♥♥♥

Gold/yellow stars

2. Baby Names! Esme (Loved) - The Duke by Kerrigan Byrne - 11/23/22 ♥♥♥♥

This is a strong romance between Imogen and Cole, so I’m going with “loved” as the main attribute that appears in this book.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shana Galen - Tagged as Historical Romance - The Highlander by Kerrigan Byrne - 11/3/22 ♥♥♥♥


4. November 5 - Book Lovers Day - By an author you love - I Owe You One by Sophie Kinsella - 11/15/22 ♥♥♥♥♥

She always makes me laugh.

5. November 6 - Marooned without a Compass Day - Tagged Mystery - Almost a Family by Stephanie Bond - 11/8/22 ♥♥♥♥


6. November 11 - Veteran's Day/Armistice Day/Remembrance Day - Read a book that includes a character that is current or former military or first responder.

7. November 15 - America Recycles Day - Borrowed or received used in some way - a book that has been recycled (library book) - The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker - 11/16/22 ♥♥♥


8. November 17 - Homemade Bread Day - Character connected with the food industry in some way - Stirred by Tracy Ewens - 11/28/22 ♥♥♥♥

Garrett is a farmer.

9. November 28 - Red Planet Day - Tagged Fantasy - Imperfect Angel by Christi Barth - 11/6/22 ♥♥♥♥


10. Reader's Choice - Any book - L.A. Rotten: A Tom Tanner Mystery by Jeff Klima - 11/10/22 ♥♥♥♥

[Suzanne]

Finished!

Romance Readers Reading Challenges
2022 November Monthly Challenge
Duration: 11/1/2022 - 11/30/2022

Progress: 10 out of 10

1. Happy November Birthday! - Read a book published in November, or read a book with a Yellow/Gold cover in honor of the November birthstone, the Topaz.
The Yellow House Mystery by Gertrude Chandler Warner - *** - 11/30/2022 - 192 Pages - Yellow Cover

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, plot, scene or cover art 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: Maeve (Intoxicating), Esme (Loved), Jonah (A Dove), Zachary (God Has Remembered).
Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles - **** - 11/5/2022 - 359 Pages - "Loved"

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shana Galen: Read one book written by Shana Galen, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Shana Galen's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list....

Fun Facts about Shana Galen:
* Shana is a three-time Rita award nominee.
* She is a former middle- and high-school level English teacher in Houston, TX, but now writes full time.
* She writes primarily Regency Romance.
* Shana is married and has a daughter who she says is a romance heroine in the making!
Lore Olympus: Volume Three by Rachel Smythe - ***** - 11/11/2022 - 384 Pages - Student

You may also read a book that has won or been nominated for an award, or that is tagged as Historical Romance. You may also read a book featuring a teacher or student (or any child), or a book set in Texas.

4. November 5 - Book Lovers Day - Reread a book that you loved, or read a book by an author you love.
Skin Game by Jim Butcher - ***** - 11/9/2022 - 454 Pages - Favorite Author

5. November 6 - Marooned without a Compass Day - Read a book where a character is lost or stranded somewhere, or feels somehow trapped (open to interpretaion...trapped in a dead-end job would work, for example). You may also read a book that is tagged Mystery or Suspense.
In the Prince's Bed by Sabrina Jeffries - ***** - 11/15/2022 - 390 Pages - Has to marry a woman with money or he'll lose his business

6. November 11 - Veteran's Day/Armistice Day/Remembrance Day - Read a book that includes a character that is current or former military or first responder.
Bad Blood by L.A. Banks - **** - 11/7/2022 - 342 Pages - Military

7. November 15 - America Recycles Day - Read a book that you borrowed or received used in some way - a book that has been recycled (libraries and KU count). Or you may read a book that you plan on passing on in some way (recycling) after you've read it... and since so many of us read digitally now and those books are harder to pass on, this includes passing on a recommendation. 😀
Star Knights by Kay Davault - ***** - 11/8/2022 - 240 Pages - Borrowed Book

8. November 17 - Homemade Bread Day - Read a book with food on the cover or a character connected with the food industry in some way (anywhere from farm to table). Or you may read a book that you consider a comfort read:
The Awakening by Nora Roberts - **** - 11/11/2022 - 435 Pages - Comfort Read

9. November 28 - Red Planet Day - Read a book tagged Sci-Fi or Fantasy, or a book that has a red cover or something round on the cover.
Just One Damned Thing After Another by Jodi Taylor - ***** - 11/12/2022 - 480 Pages - Fantasy

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice:
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston - ***** - 11/12/2022 - 368 Pages