2023 November Monthly Challenge

[Heather]

Congratulations Elaine and JoAnne!

[Jonquil]

NOVEMBER 2023 MONTHLY CHALLENGE

10/10 DONE

1. Happy November Birthday! published in November Nov 01, 2011 Death, Taxes, and a French Manicure: A Tara Holloway Novel Diane Kelly 11/13
2. Baby Names. Gideon Good Blood Aaron Elkins 11/9
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Julie Garwood. Fast Track 11/1
4. Día de Muertos is celebrated on November 1 & 2. deceased author Buried in a Bog Sheila Connolly 11/22
5. November 1 is National Authors Day author new to you: A Nutcracker Nightmare Christina Romeril 11/22
6. November 4 is Book Lovers Day red cover Lisa Scottoline 11/19

7. November 6 is Marooned Without A Compass Day with a military character: SEAL Team Finding Carly Susan Stoker 11/15
8. Celebrate Play Monopoly Day on November 19 real estate -- a large ranch after a tornado A Real Cowboy Carla Cassidy 11/18
9. Go For A Ride Day transportation on cover B.J. Daniels 11/6

10. Reader’s Choice Assistant to the Villain Hannah Nicole Maehrer 11/5

[Heather]

Nice, Jonquil!!!

[Frankie]

🍁🍗🥧2023 November Monthly Challenge🥧🍗🍁

10/10 Completed. Finished

1. Happy November Birthday!:
Read a book published in November.
Brooklyn Blue-M.Z. Kelly 11/11/13

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 This month's names:
Gideon (Woodsman),
Hudson (Son of Hudd),
Josephine (God Will Increase),
Kaia (Pure).
(Josephine Rynn)
Cato-Jessica Gadziala 11/05/23

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Julie Garwood:
Read a Romantic Suspense.
Shadows of You-Catherine Cowles 11/02/23

4. Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is celebrated on November 1 & 2.
Read a book by a deceased author.
Rachel Caine-Wolfhunter River 11/08/23

5. November 1 is also National Authors Day.
Read a book by an author new to you.
Kelly Rimmer-Me Without You 11/13/23

6. November 4 (the first Saturday of November) is Book Lovers Day.
Read a book with the word “Love” in the title.
Love...It's Complicated-Jeannine Colette 11/09/23

7. November 6 is Marooned Without A Compass Day.
Read a book with a military or ex-military character.
Execution Style-Lani Lynn Vale 11/05/23

8. Celebrate Play Monopoly Day on November 19.
Read a book with any of the Monopoly property colors on the cover (blue, green, yellow, red, purple, brown, light blue, magenta, or orange).
Behind Closed Doors-Elle Gray 11/23/23

9. It’s Go For A Ride Day on November 22.
Read a book where the author’s name begins with G or R.
Jessica Gadziala-Stuffed: A Thanksgiving Romance 11/23/23

10. Reader’s Choice:
Read any book of your choice!
Driving Whiskey Wild-Melissa Foster 11/19/23

[Heather]

Congratulations, Frankie!

[Breann]

All finished with my 10! Thanks for a great challenge :)

November Monthly Challenge

Read: 10/10

1. Happy November Birthday!: November 9 (published in November) 11/1 ★★★☆☆

2. Baby Names!: Mean Streak (set in woods) 11/23 ★★★★☆

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Julie Garwood: Smoke Screen (romantic suspense) 11/15 ★★★★☆

4. Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead): The Lion's Lady (deceased author) 1/11 ★★★★★

5. November 1 - National Authors Day: Devil's Daughter (favorite author) 11/19 ★★★★☆

6. November 4 (the first Saturday of November) is Book Lovers Day: The Sweetest Thing (tagged favorite) 11/8 ★★★☆☆

7. November 6 is Marooned Without A Compass Day: White Hot (ex-military) 11/18 ★★★★★

8. Celebrate Play Monopoly Day on November 19: The Obsession (orange on cover) 11/18 ★★★★☆

9. It’s Go For A Ride Day on November 22: Calculated in Death (author has R in name) 11/5 ★★★☆☆

10. Reader’s Choice: My Word Against His 11/20 ★★★★☆

[Heather]

Great work, Breann!

[tawny•dawn]

🍂🐿️ NOV CHALLENGE COMPLETED ☑️
1. Nov release: Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros DNF 22% 11/9
2. Baby names: (Josephine) The Mistletoe Pact by Jo Lovett 11/22
3. historical romance Never Met a Duke Like You by Amalie Howard 11/6
4. flowers on cover: A Court This Cruel & Lovely by Stacia Stark 11/29
5. new to you: The Witch Collector by Charissa Weaks 11/9
6. “Love” in the title or a heart on cover True Love Experiment by Christina Lauren 11/3
7. Wilderness: Nightbane by Alex Aster 11/29
8. Dealing with a house: Wrapped With a Beau by Lillie Vale 11/28
9. author’s name begins with G or R The Autumn Bride by Anne Gracie 11/14
10. my choice Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan 11/20

[LaurLa]

Challenge complete! Thanks for hosting!
Updated post: My Monthly Challenge (msg 28)

Books Read ➖ 10

[Bookchaser]

🍁🍗🥧 2023 November Monthly Challenge 🥧🍗🍁


I finished! Thanks for hosting!



10/10 Completed


01. Happy November Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in November, or read a book with yellow on the cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz.
Kiss Me, Annabel by Eloisa James 11/15/23
02. Baby Names!: 👶🏻Read a book that includes a character 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: Gideon (Woodsman), Hudson (Son of Hudd), Josephine (God Will Increase), and Kaia (Pure).
Ocean Light by Nalini Singh 11/12/23
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Julie Garwood:: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Julie Garwood or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in the Midwest (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, or Wisconsin), one published during the 20th century, or one classified as Historical Romance or Romantic Suspense.
Cowboy on Call: A Clean Romance by Leigh Riker 11/08/23
04. Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) (November 1-2): ☠️Read a book by a deceased author, or one with candles, flowers, a skull, bones, an altar, or food on the cover.
Talk of the Town by Jennifer Bardsley 11/27/23
05. National Authors Day (November 1): 👩🏻‍💻Read a book by one of your favorite authors, or try one from an author new to you.
Remember Me by Mary Balogh 11/19/23
06. Book Lovers Day (November 4, the first Saturday of November): 📚Re-read a book you loved in the past, one with a heart on the cover, the word “Love” in the title, or one with a pink or red cover. Or read a book that someone else has tagged ‘Favorite’.
What a Rogue Desires by Caroline Linden 11/21/23
07. Marooned Without A Compass Day (November 6): 🧭Read a book with someone lost in (or dealing with) the wilderness, or with a compass or stars on the cover. Or read a book with a military or ex-military character.
Welcome to Forever by Annie Rains 11/29/23
08. Celebrate Play Monopoly Day (November 19): 💵Read a book with a wealthy MC, one dealing with houses and/or real estate (construction, decorator, real estate agent, etc), or one that includes a trip on a railroad. Or choose one with any of the Monopoly property colors on the cover (blue, green, yellow, red, purple, brown, light blue, magenta, or orange).
Dirty Thirty by Janet Evanovich 11/04/23
09. It’s Go For A Ride Day (November 22) 🛵Read a book with any sort of transportation (car, plane, motorcycle, bicycle, boat, etc) on the cover or included in the story. Or read a book where the author’s name begins with G or R.
Not Quite Perfect by Catherine Bybee 11/03/23
10. Reader’s Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice!
The Traitor by Abigail Owen 11/08/23

[Heather]

Congratulations to tawny•dawn, LaurLa, and Bookchaser!

[Mary!]

Finished 10/10
Message #33

[Cyliena]

Totally forgot to post that I'm all done! :)

1. Happy November Birthday!: Audited by the Anubis ⭐⭐⭐ (11/14)
2. Baby Names!: Project Duchess ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (11/15)
3. FAC – Julie Garwood: Anton (setting: Chicago) ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (11/13)
4. Día de Muertos: Her Husband's Harlot ⭐⭐⭐ (11/11)
5. National Authors Day: Roommates ⭐⭐⭐ (11/6)
6. Book Lovers Day: 69 Million Things I Hate About You ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (11/16)
7. Marooned Without a Compass Day: A Celtic Memory ⭐⭐ (11/7)
8. Play Monopoly Day: A Duke Worth Falling For ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (11/8)
9. Go For a Ride Day: The Boss Prince ⭐⭐⭐ (11/12)
10. Reader's Choice: Bound by Blood ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (11/2)

[Heather]

Done on 44!!

[Melissa]

November 6/10 Complete For November

1. Happy November Birthday!: Read a book published in November, or read a book with yellow on the cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz. - If Only You Knew - Finished 11/23

5. November 1 is also National Authors Day. Read a book by one of your favorite authors, or try one from an author new to you. - Lessons in Chemistry - Finished 11/18

6. November 4 (the first Saturday of November) is Book Lovers Day. Re-read a book you loved in the past, one with a heart on the cover, the word “Love” in the title, or one with a pink or red cover. Or read a book that someone else has tagged ‘Favorite.’ Book Lovers -Finished 11/15

8. Celebrate Play Monopoly Day on November 19. Celebrate it by reading a book with a wealthy MC, one dealing with houses and/or real estate (construction, decorator, real estate agent, etc), or one that includes a trip on a railroad. Or choose one with any of the Monopoly property colors on the cover (blue, green, yellow, red, purple, brown, light blue, magenta, or orange). - The Nurse - Finished 11/6

9. It’s Go For A Ride Day on November 22. Read a book with any sort of transportation (car, plane, motorcycle, bicycle, boat, etc) on the cover or included in the story. Or read a book where the author’s name begins with G or R. -Midnight Is the Darkest Hour -Finished 11/30

10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice! - Starling House - Finished 11/30

[MountainKat, Moderator]

2023 November Monthly Challenge

In for the usual 10! 📚

10 of 10. Completed 11.27.2023 DONE!

1. Happy November Birthday!: Turkeys by Lucy Lennox and May Archer 11.25.2023
2. Baby Names - Gideon, Hudson, Josephine, Kaia: From the Grave by Kresley Cole 11.19.2023
3. Featured Author Challenge - Julie Garwood: Saving Grace by Julie Garwood 11.13.2023
4. Dia de Muertos - November 1&2: Both Feet in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 11.21.2023
5. National Authors Day - November 1 Golden in Death by J.D. Robb 11.15.2023
6. Book Lover's Day - November 4: Three Bells, Two Bows and One Brother's Best Friend by Willa Nash 11.23.2023
7. Marooned Without a Compass Day - November 6: Ball & Chain by Abigail Roux 11.3.2023
8. Play Monopoly Day - November 19: The Naughty, The Nice and The Nanny by Willa Nash 11.22.2023
9. Go For a Ride Day - November 22 A Partridge and a Pregnancy by Willa Nash 11.24.2023
10. Reader's Choice: Deceiving the Corsair by Ruby Dixon 11.27.2023



Thanks for a fun challenge!!

[Heather]

All sorts of fabulous finishers: Mary!, Cyliena, Heather, Melissa, and MountainKat. Congrats!

[Julianna]

Final Update 12/2
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Julie Garwood: Angel Rogue by Mary Jo Putney - Historical Romance & published during the 20th century (11/27)★★★★

4. Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is celebrated on November 1 & 2: Where There's Heat by Grace Hood - flowers & food on the cover (11/30)★★★★

5. November 1 is also National Authors Day: Cold Case (from Brief Cases) by Jim Butcher - favorite author (11/20)★★★★

6. November 4 (the first Saturday of November) is Book Lovers Day: The Edge of Heaven by Teresa Hill - heart on the cover (11/6)★★★1/2

8. Celebrate Play Monopoly Day on November 19: Until Fountain Bridge by Samantha Young - hero is an architect (11/13)★★★★★

9. It’s Go For A Ride Day on November 22: The World According to Bob by James Bowen - bus and van on the cover (11/19)★★★★★

10. Reader’s Choice: Cured by Stacy Eaton (11/10)★★★★

Completed 7/7

[Heather]

Great work, Julianna!

[Julianna]

Thanks, Heather!

[Connie N.]

Finished up in the nick of time!

NOVEMBER MONTHLY CHALLENGE
Timeframe: 11/1/23 to 11/30/23
10/10

1. Happy November Birthday! - Published in November - The Good Part by Sophie Cousens - 11/5/23 ♥♥♥♥♥

Pub 11/7/23

2. Baby Names! 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: Gideon (Woodsman) - Rocky Mountain Freedom by Vivian Arend - 11/20/23 ♥♥♥

Woodsman: Both Travis and Cassidy work on a ranch and are spending the summer setting up a trail riding camp in the wilderness.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Julie Garwood - Classified as Historical Romance or Romantic Suspense - Deadly Fear by Cynthia Eden - 11/11/23 ♥♥♥♥


4. Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) - Deceased author - The Wonderful World of James Herriot: A Charming Collection of Classic Stories by James Herriot - 11/2/23 ♥♥♥♥

Real name: Alfred Wight, died 2/23/95

5. November 1 is also National Authors Day - One of your favorite authors - The 19th Christmas by James Patterson - 11/4/23 ♥♥♥♥


6. November 4 (the first Saturday of November) is Book Lovers Day - Pink cover - Moonlight Cove by Sherryl Woods - 11/21/23 ♥♥♥


7. November 6 is Marooned Without A Compass Day - Stars on the cover - Once Upon A Star by Nora Roberts - 11/19/23 ♥♥♥♥


8. Celebrate Play Monopoly Day - Wealthy MC AND one dealing with houses and/or real estate - Inheritance by Nora Roberts - 11/25/23 ♥♥♥♥♥

Sonya inherits a huge home in Maine, and this is one of the main parts of the story. This also makes her a wealthy MC.

9. It’s Go For A Ride Day - Author’s name begins with G or R - Until Cobi by Aurora Rose Reynolds - 11/29/23 ♥♥♥♥


10. Reader’s Choice - Any book - Sweet by Tammara Webber - 11/3/23 ♥♥♥♥♥


*****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 11/29/23*****

[Heather]

Connie N. wrote: "Finished up in the nick of time!

NOVEMBER MONTHLY CHALLENGE
Timeframe: 11/1/23 to 11/30/23
10/10

1. Happy November Birthday! - Published in November - The Good Part by [author:So..."


Congrats, Connie!

[Barbara ★]

November Monthly Challenge

READ: 9/9

✔️1. Happy November Birthday!: Read a book published in November, or read a book with yellow on the cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz.
What You Are Looking For Is in the Library - Michiko Aoyama 11/22
(published November 9, 2020)

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Julie Garwood: Read one book written by Julie Garwood or any author with her first or last name.

You may also read a book set in the Midwest (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, or Wisconsin), one published during the 20th century, or one classified as Historical Romance or Romantic Suspense.
Calculated Risks - Seanan McGuire (set in Iowa) 11/11

✔️4. Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is celebrated on November 1 & 2. Read a book by a deceased author, or one with candles, flowers, a skull, bones, an altar, or food on the cover.
A Catered Thanksgiving - Isis Crawford 11/20


✔️5. November 1 is also National Authors Day. Read a book by one of your favorite authors, or try one from an author new to you.
Death Overdue - Allison Brook 11/9

✔️6. November 4 (the first Saturday of November) is Book Lovers Day. Re-read a book you loved in the past, one with a heart on the cover, the word “Love” in the title, or one with a pink or red cover. Or read a book that someone else has tagged ‘Favorite.’
The Little Black Dress - Piper James 11/15


✔️7. November 6 is Marooned Without A Compass Day. Read a book with someone lost in (or dealing with) the wilderness, or with a compass or stars on the cover. Or read a book with a military or ex-military character.
Abounding Might - Melissa McShane 11/22

✔️8. Celebrate Play Monopoly Day on November 19. Celebrate it by reading a book with a wealthy MC, one dealing with houses and/or real estate (construction, decorator, real estate agent, etc), or one that includes a trip on a railroad. Or choose one with any of the Monopoly property colors on the cover (blue, green, yellow, red, purple, brown, light blue, magenta, or orange).
Yes & I Love You - Roni Loren 11/1


✔️9. It’s Go For A Ride Day on November 22. Read a book with any sort of transportation (car, plane, motorcycle, bicycle, boat, etc) on the cover or included in the story. Or read a book where the author’s name begins with G or R.
Clash of Steel: A Treasure Island Remix - C.B. Lee (boats) 11/25


✔️10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice!
The Child of Venlet - K.C. Nuzum 11/12

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

[Christine]

I did complete this in November, just getting around to doing the reviews now.

10/10 Completed November 30

1. Happy November Birthday!: Wanted by Her Lost Love by Maya Banks November 29, 4 stars

2. Baby Names! Kaia: Distant Echoes by Colleen Coble November 5, 4 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Julie Garwood: The Wedding by Julie Garwood November 20, 4 stars

4. Día de Muertos: Charlotte's Web by E.B. White November 30, 5 stars

5. November 1 is also National Authors Day: Captive Bride by Johanna Lindsey November 30, 4 stars

6. November 4 (the first Saturday of November) is Book Lovers Day: The Greek Billionaire's Love-Child by Sarah Morgan November 30, 4 stars

7. November 6 is Marooned Without A Compass Day: Swan Song by Robert R. McCammon November 11, 5 stars

8. Celebrate Play Monopoly Day: Collided by Lauren Asher November 9, 5 stars

9. It’s Go For A Ride Day: Full Throttle by Joe Hill November 24, 4 stars

10. Reader’s Choice: Nine Lives to Die by Rita Mae Brown November 3, 4 stars

[Heather]

Congratulations, Barbara & Christine! 🎉🍾

[Caraina]

November Monthly Challenge - COMPLETED
Duration: November 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023

Completed: 10/10

1. Happy November Birthday! Read a book published in November, or read a book with yellow on the cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz.: When It Falls Apart/Catherine Bybee 11/10/23

2. Baby Names! Gideon (Woodsman), Hudson (Son of Hudd), Josephine (God Will Increase), Kaia (Pure) 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!: The Paris Hours/Alex George 11/17/23 (character named Josephine Baker)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Julie Garwood Read one book written by Julie Garwood or any author with her first or last name. You may also read a book set in the Midwest (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, or Wisconsin), one published during the 20th century, or one classified as Historical Romance or Romantic Suspense.: Unending Devotion/Jody Hedlund 11/5/23

4. Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) Read a book by a deceased author, or one with candles, flowers, a skull, bones, an altar, or food on the cover.: Casino Royale/Ian Fleming 11/25/23

5. November 1 is also National Authors Day Read a book by one of your favorite authors, or try one from an author new to you.: The 20th Victim/James Patterson 11/18/23

6. November 4 (the first Saturday of November) is Book Lovers Day. Re-read a book you loved in the past, one with a heart on the cover, the word “Love” in the title, or one with a pink or red cover. Or read a book that someone else has tagged ‘Favorite.’: Ugly Love/Colleen Hoover 11/11/23

7. November 6 is Marooned Without A Compass Day Read a book with someone lost in (or dealing with) the wilderness, or with a compass or stars on the cover. Or read a book with a military or ex-military character.: Where the Forest Meets the Stars/Glendy Vanderah 11/2/23

8. Celebrate Play Monopoly Day on November 19 Celebrate it by reading a book with a wealthy MC, one dealing with houses and/or real estate (construction, decorator, real estate agent, etc), or one that includes a trip on a railroad. Or choose one with any of the Monopoly property colors on the cover (blue, green, yellow, red, purple, brown, light blue, magenta, or orange).: Lizzy Goes Brains Over Braun/Jasinda Wilder 11/20/23

9. It’s Go For A Ride Day on November 22 Read a book with any sort of transportation (car, plane, motorcycle, bicycle, boat, etc) on the cover or included in the story. Or read a book where the author’s name begins with G or R.: The Voyage Out/Virginia Woolf 11/16/23

10. Reader’s Choice Read any book of your choice!: The Letter Keeper/Charles Martin 11/30/23

[Heather]

Yay Caraina!