2025 October Monthly Challenge

[LaurLa]

2025 October Monthly Challenge


1. Happy October Birthday! ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ published in October
❇️ with a multi-colored cover in honor of Octobers birthstone, the Opal

2. October Month-Long Observance ❱❱ National Book Month ❱❱
Created in 2003 by the National Book Foundation, National Book Month is held each October. The month-long celebration focuses on the importance of reading, writing and literature. In mid-October, the National Book Awards announces the year’s finalists, celebrating the country’s best books and authors.
Read a book:
❇️ that is in some way a new experience for you - new to you author, new series, new genre, try an audiobook if you've never listened to one, whatever you like, just something a bit new and different. Or, if you'd rather, you can reread an old favorite!

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ❱❱ Rhys Ford ❱❱
Fun Facts about: Rhys Ford
❱❱ she writes series in the LGBT+ mystery, thriller, paranormal, and urban fantasy genres
❱❱ has 4 cats named: Harley, Badger, Gojira, Gus
❱❱ she is from Hawaii
Read a book:
❇️ written by Rhys Ford, or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
❇️ in one of the genre Rhys writes: LGBT+ mystery, thriller, paranormal, urban fantasy
❇️ set in Hawaii or another place you consider 'paradise'
❇️ with cats in the story or with a character whose name starts with the same letter as one of Rhys' cats' name: H, B, or G

4. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month ❱❱
ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) sponsors this event to promote the adoption of dogs from local shelters. In 1981, the American Humane Association founded Adopt A Dog Month in response to the growing number of dogs and puppies entering shelters every year. Along with the need for shelters and adoptions, spaying and neutering help curb the rise in unwanted pets, too.
Read a book:
❇️ with a dog on the cover or in the story
❇️ with a title or author initials that starts with a letter in ASPCA
❇️ with SHELTER or ADOPT in the text

5. Fire Prevention Week ❱❱ Week 2 ❱❱
This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” works to educate everyone about using these batteries safely. The campaign stresses how important it is to BUY, CHARGE, and RECYCLE safely when it comes to lithium-ion batteries.
Read a book:
❇️ with fire on the cover or has a cover with fiery colors on it
❇️ where someone recycles or is environmentally conscious
❇️ where a character needs to 'recharge their batteries' (your interpretation)

6. International Coffee Day ❱❱ October 1 ❱❱
This day celebrates one of the world’s favorite hot beverages, which is enjoyed and celebrated around the world. Call it what you like: coffee, Java, a cup of Joe, or any of dozens of names. Billions of people around the world drink billions of cups of coffee daily.
Read a book:
❇️ with coffee on the cover or a mostly brown/light brown cover (the color of coffee)
❇️ with a title or one of the author initials that starts with a J like Java or Joe
❇️ where a character drinks coffee

7. International Newspaper Carrier Day ❱❱ October 10 ❱❱
This day honors everyone who is now, or once was, a newspaper carrier. This holiday also includes anyone who hawked the paper on the street, or at a newsstand. Years ago, this job was primarily populated by kids, from pre-teen through approximately sixteen. Now, with newspaper circulation dwindling for a few decades and likely continue to do so, few kids deliver papers anymore except in small towns. But, the “Carrier Day” tradition lives. This job is now largely held by adults, many of them delivering the paper from their cars. For the record: In 1950, there were 1,772 daily newspapers in the United States. Today, there are only 1,033.
Read a book:
❇️ where someone reads the news, whether a paper or online
❇️ with between 1,772 and 1,033 ratings on GR
❇️ with a teenager in the story (aged 12-19)

8. White Cane Safety Day ❱❱ October 15 ❱❱
This day celebrates and recognizes the achievements of the blind and visually impaired, and their independence. That independence is represented by the white cane that they use to travel from place to place. This day is not about helping them across the street. Rather, it is about helping blind people to live and function independently. The white cane is an invaluable tool for the blind. It affords blind people freedom of movement they otherwise may not have. The white cane is a well-recognized symbol of independence.
Read a book:
❇️ with a mostly white cover
❇️ with a blind or otherwise physically impaired person in the story
❇️ by an author who publishes independently

9. National Make a Difference Day ❱❱ October 25 ❱❱
This is a national day began in 1992 and is devoted to helping others by doing volunteer work in the community. The activity can be almost anything. On this day, millions of Americans participate in community improvement projects such as cleanup, fix-up, painting, and repair in poorer neighborhoods, parks, and municipal facilities. It doesn’t matter what project you take on. Nor, does it matter whether you help a non-profit organization, the community, your town, a nursing home, a church, a food kitchen, or any other group in need. What matters is that you participate. Commit to helping others for just one day. Make a difference today and every day!
Read a book:
❇️ set in or published in the 1990s
❇️ with a character who is involved in volunteering or whose profession involves helping others (medical or mental health field, social work, first responders, law enforcement, education, etc.
❇️ with the word DIFFERENCE in the text

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


You can choose any number of categories depending on your reading speed, book availability and/or time commitment.

When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s.

Upon completion, please repost your challenge as it helps when updating; you may update your original challenge as or go or repost if you choose.

❇️❇️Happy Reading!!❇️❇️

[LaurLa]

Suggestions/Questions:


Please ask any questions about this challenge in this thread.
I will answer them as they come up and transfer the question and answer to this message to hopefully help everyone.

[LaurLa]

October Monthly Challenge
October 2025

My Monthly Challenge (msg 3)

Books Read ❱❱ 10



☑️1. Happy October Birthday!
❇️Read a book published in October
❇️Die Judge Die ❱❱ 10.14 ★★★

☑️2. October Month-Long Observance ❱❱ National Book Month
❇️Read a book that is in some way a new experience for you - new to you author
❇️Belle ❱❱ 10.08 ★★★

☑️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ❱❱ Rhys Ford
❇️Read a book in one of the genre Rhys writes: paranormal
❇️Sanctuary ❱❱ 10.04 ★★★★

☑️4. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
❇️Read a book with a dog on the cover or in the story
❇️Fourth and Goal ❱❱ 10.06 ★★★

☑️5. Fire Prevention Week ❱❱ Week 2
❇️Read a book with fire on the cover
❇️Burns So Bad ❱❱ 10.28 ★★★

☑️6. International Coffee Day ❱❱ October 1
❇️Read a book where a character drinks coffee
❇️Before the Coffee Gets Cold ❱❱ 10.09 ★★★

☑️7. International Newspaper Carrier Day ❱❱ October 10
❇️Read a book where someone reads the news
❇️Christmas with a SEAL ❱❱ 10.23 ★★★

☑️8. White Cane Safety Day ❱❱ October 15
❇️Read a book by an author who publishes independently
❇️Enemy at the Wedding ❱❱ 10.14 ★★★★

☑️9. National Make a Difference Day ❱❱ October 25
❇️Read a book set in or published in the 1990s
❇️Bloody Bones ❱❱ 10.27 ★★★

☑️10. Reader's Choice
❇️Read any book of your choice!
❇️Origins ❱❱ 10.25 ★★★★

[Elaine]

October Monthly Challenge 2025

10/10 completed

1) Published in October: Wilder's Promise by Zoey Rose 6/10/25 - 5☆
2) Old favourite: Protective Farmer by Ivy Noir 4/10/25 - 5☆
3) Paranormal: Once Upon a Wolf by Rhys Ford 5/10/25 - 4☆
4) Dog on cover: Man's Best Friend by Kat Baxter 2/10/25 - 3☆
5) Fire on cover: Trusting the Firefighter by Aubrey Kent 3/10/25 - 5☆
6) Brown on cover: Protected by Saint Cassi Hart 5/10/25 - 5☆
7) Teenager in story: Ignited by the Mountain Man by Lilah Hart 3/10/25 - 5☆
8) White cover: Marked By The Possessive Polar Bear by Olivia T. Turner 5/10/25 - 5☆
9) Difference: The Difference One Duke Makes by Elizabeth Essex 4/10/25 - 5☆
10) Reader's Choice: Hard Bred by Kate Hunt 4/10/25 - 5☆

[Bookchaser]

🔥🧯🐶🎃👻2025 October Monthly Challenge👻🎃🐶🧯🔥




10/10 Completed


01. Happy October Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in October, with a multi-colored cover in honor of Octobers birthstone, the Opal.
The Viscount Can Wait by Marie Tremayne 10/29/25
02. October Month-Long Observance - National Book Month: 📚Read a book that is in some way a new experience for you - new to you author, new series, new genre, try an audiobook if you've never listened to one, whatever you like, just something a bit new and different. Or, if you'd rather, you can reread an old favorite!
Mr. Heartbreaker by Piper Rayne 10/15/25
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Rhys Ford: 👩🏻‍💻Read a book written by Rhys Ford, or any author with her first or last name.
Or read in one of the genre Rhys writes: LGBT+ mystery, thriller, paranormal, urban fantasy, or set in Hawaii or another place you consider 'paradise', or with cats in the story or with a character whose name starts with the same letter as one of Rhys' cats' name: H, B, or G.
Alpha Night by Nalini Singh 10/31/25
04. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: 🐶Read a book with a dog on the cover or in the story, with a title or author initials that starts with a letter in ASPCA, or with SHELTER or ADOPT in the text.
A Double Dose of Happiness by Teri Wilson 10/20/25
05. Fire Prevention Week (Week 2): 🔥🧯Read a book with fire on the cover or has a cover with fiery colors on it, where someone recycles or is environmentally conscious, or where a character needs to 'recharge their batteries' (your interpretation).
My Way to You by Catherine Bybee 10/12/25
06. International Coffee Day (October 1): ☕️Read a book with coffee on the cover or a mostly brown/light brown cover (the color of coffee), with a title or one of the author initials that starts with a J like Java or Joe, or where a character drinks coffee.
Making It Right by Catherine Bybee 10/09/25
07. International Newspaper Carrier Day (October 10): 🗞️Read a book where someone reads the news, whether a paper or online, with between 1,772 and 1,033 ratings on GR, or with a teenager in the story (aged 12-19).
Smooth Moves by Marie Harte 10/23/25
08. White Cane Safety Day (October 15): 👩🏻‍🦯Read a book with a mostly white cover, with a blind or otherwise physically impaired person in the story, or by an author who publishes independently.
The Christmas Village by Annie Rains 10/26/25
09. National Make a Difference Day (October 25): 🧰Read a book set in or published in the 1990s, with a character who is involved in volunteering or whose profession involves helping others (medical or mental health field, social work, first responders, law enforcement, education, etc., or with the word DIFFERENCE in the text.
Natural Born Lawman by Sherryl Woods 10/18/25
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice!
Head Over Wheels by Samantha Chase - 10/18/25

[Frankie]

2025 October Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed. Finish

1. Happy October Birthday! ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ published in October
Dead of Winter-Rebecca Zanetti 10/02/25

2. October Month-Long Observance ❱❱ National Book Month ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ that is in some way a new experience for you - new to you author
Lauren Rowe-Hero 10/08/25

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ❱❱ Rhys Ford ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ set in Hawaii
Pina Colada Poison-Jasmine Webb 10/11/25

4. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ with a title that starts with a letter in ASPCA
Smoke on the Water-Harper Jackson 10/17/25

5. Fire Prevention Week ❱❱ Week 2 ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ where a character needs to 'recharge their batteries' (your interpretation)
My Life in Shambles-Karina Halle 10/19/25

6. International Coffee Day ❱❱ October 1 ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ with a title that starts with a J like Java or Joe
Just Like That-Lena Hendrix 10/19/25

7. International Newspaper Carrier Day ❱❱ October 10 ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ with between 1,772 and 1,033 ratings on GR
(1,680)
Stay Toxic-Lani Lynn Vale 10/01/25

8. White Cane Safety Day ❱❱ October 15 ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ by an author who publishes independently
Jessica Gadziala-Nave 10/04/25

9. National Make a Difference Day ❱❱ October 25 ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ with a character who is involved in volunteering or whose profession involves helping others (medical or mental health field, social work, first responders, law enforcement, education, etc.
Dime a Dozen-Gina LaManna 10/06/25

10. Reader's Choice
❇️ Read any book of your choice!
Before You Go-Aurora Rose Reynolds 10/15/25

[Heather]

I'm in!
10/10 Complete!

✔ Happy October Birthday! ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ published in October
The Women of Wild Hill, Kirsten Miller - 8 October

✔ October Month-Long Observance ❱❱ National Book Month ❱❱
Created in 2003 by the National Book Foundation, National Book Month is held each October. The month-long celebration focuses on the importance of reading, writing and literature. In mid-October, the National Book Awards announces the year’s finalists, celebrating the country’s best books and authors.
Read a book:
❇️ that is in some way a new experience for you - new to you author.
Automatic Noodle, Annalee Newitz - 5 October

✔ Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ❱❱ Rhys Ford ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ with cats in the story
Spicy Little Curses, JT Geissinger - 4 October

✔ Adopt a Shelter Dog Month ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ with a dog on the cover or in the story
The Twisted Ones, T Kingfisher - 2 October

✔ Fire Prevention Week ❱❱ Week 2 ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ that has a cover with fiery colors on it
Cop Town, Karin Slaughter - 3 October

✔ International Coffee Day ❱❱ October 1 ❱❱
This day celebrates one of the world’s favorite hot beverages, which is enjoyed and celebrated around the world. Call it what you like: coffee, Java, a cup of Joe, or any of dozens of names. Billions of people around the world drink billions of cups of coffee daily.
Read a book:
❇️ where a character drinks coffee
Sweet Expectations, Mary Ellen Taylor - 3 October

✔ International Newspaper Carrier Day ❱❱ October 10 ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ where someone reads the news, whether a paper or online
One Long Weekend, Shari Low - 1 October

✔ White Cane Safety Day ❱❱ October 15 ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ with a mostly white cover
Stalking Ground, Margaret Mizuhima - 1 October

✔ National Make a Difference Day ❱❱ October 25 ❱❱
❇️ with a character who is involved in volunteering
Change the Recipe: Because You Can't Build a Better World Without Breaking Some Eggs, José Andrés - 7 October

✔ Reader's Choice
❇️ Read any book of your choice!
Sounds Like Love, Ashley Poston - 4 October

[Christine]

I'm in!

...10/10 Completed October 31

1. Happy October Birthday! ❱❱: The Graham Effect by Elle Kennedy October 31, 4 stars

2. October Month-Long Observance ❱❱ National Book Month ❱❱: Bargaining for King's Baby by Maureen Child October 21, 3 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ❱❱ Rhys Ford ❱❱: Dirty Kiss by Rhys Ford October 8, 4 stars

4. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month ❱❱: Claws for Alarm: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery by Rita Mae Brown October 4, 3 stars

5. Fire Prevention Week ❱❱ Week 2 ❱❱: All Grown Up by Janice Maynard October 31, 3 stars

6. International Coffee Day ❱❱ October 1 ❱❱: The It Girl by Ruth Ware October 31, 3 stars

7. International Newspaper Carrier Day ❱❱ October 10 ❱❱: The Future of Us by Jay Asher October 3, 3 stars

8. White Cane Safety Day ❱❱ October 15 ❱❱: The Winter People by Jennifer McMahon October 23, 4 stars

9. National Make a Difference Day ❱❱ October 25 ❱❱: The Housemaid by Freida McFadden October 9, 5 stars

10. Reader's Choice: Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood October 8, 4 stars

[Gelaskaca]

2025 October Monthly Challenge
Duration: October 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025

Read 10/10 COMPLETED

1. Happy October Birthday! ❱❱
❇️ Read a book Published in October :
📘 Role Model by Rachel Reid (Published on October 1, 2024) - ✅ 5⭐️ read October 2, 2025

2. October Month-Long Observance ❱❱ National Book Month ❱❱
❇️ Read a book that is in some way a new experience for you - new to you author or new series :
📘 Newcomer by Ana Ashley - ✅ 3⭐️ read October 7, 2025

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ❱❱ Rhys Ford ❱❱
❇️ Read a book with cats in the story :
📘 The What If Guy by Lauren Blakely - ✅ 4⭐️ read October 7, 2025

4. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month ❱❱
❇️ Read a book with a dog on the cover or in the story :
📘 The Omega's Secret Baby by Ann-Katrin Byrde - ✅ 3.5⭐️ read October 10, 2025

5. Fire Prevention Week ❱❱ Week 2 ❱❱
❇️ Read a book with fire on the cover or has a cover with fiery colors on it :
📘 The Witch's Seal by Michele Notaro - ✅ 3⭐️ read October 1, 2025

6. International Coffee Day ❱❱ October 1 ❱❱
❇️ Read a book with coffee on the cover or a mostly brown/light brown cover (the color of coffee) :
📘 Winter Wishes and Coffee Kisses by Ana Ashley - ✅ 4⭐️ read October 5, 2025

7. International Newspaper Carrier Day ❱❱ October 10 ❱❱
❇️ Read a book with between 1,772 and 1,033 ratings on GR :
📘 On Circus Lane by Lily Morton (1468 rating) - ✅ 4⭐️ read October 8, 2025

8. White Cane Safety Day ❱❱ October 15 ❱❱
❇️ Read a book with a mostly white cover :
📘 Bloom by N.R. Walker - ✅ 3⭐️ read October 6, 2025

9. National Make a Difference Day ❱❱ October 25 ❱❱
❇️ Read a book with a character whose profession involves helping others (medical or mental health field, social work, first responders, law enforcement, education, etc.
📘 Deck the Fire Halls by N.R. Walker (a doctor and a firefighter) - ✅ 3.5⭐️ read October 4, 2025

10. Reader's Choice
❇️ Read any book of your choice!
📘 Scoring Position by Ashlyn Kane - ✅ 4.25⭐️ read October 3, 2025

[Julie]

2025 October Monthly Challenge

Read 10/10

🎉🎉 CHALLENGE COMPLETE 🎉🎉

1. Happy October Birthday! - A multi-colored cover
Nine Month Contract - OCT 6 ⭐⭐⭐

2. October Month-Long Observance - New to you author
Soul Code - OCT 1 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

3. FAC - genre Rhys Ford writes: paranormal
Married to the Alien Cowboy - OCT 2 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

4. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month - A dog on the cover or in the story
Say You'll Remember Me - OCT 6 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

5. Fire Prevention Week - Environmentally conscious character
Below Zero - OCT 3 ⭐⭐⭐

6. International Coffee Day - A title or one of the author initials that starts with a J
Carnal Urges - OCT 8 ⭐⭐

7. International Newspaper Carrier Day - Between 1,772 and 1,033 ratings on GR
Bodywork - OCT 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

8. White Cane Safety Day - Mostly white cover/ independently published
All Is Bright - OCT 7 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

9. National Make a Difference Day - A character whose profession involves helping others - education
Textual Relations - OCT 7 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

10. Reader's Choice
Craving It All - OCT 8 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

[Jamie]

I'm in!

10/10

✔★

✔1. Happy October Birthday! ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ with a multi-colored cover in honor of Octobers birthstone, the Opal

House of Pounding Hearts by Olivia Wildenstein|10/18/25|★★★★★

✔2. October Month-Long Observance ❱❱ National Book Month ❱❱
❇️ that is in some way a new experience for you - new to you author

The Alice Network by Kate Quinn|10/1/25|★★★

✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ❱❱ Rhys Ford ❱❱
Fun Facts about: Rhys Ford
Read a book:
❇️ written by Rhys Ford, or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
❇️ in one of the genre Rhys writes: LGBT+ mystery, thriller, paranormal, urban fantasy

Cronin's Key III by N.R. Walker|10/19/25|★★★

✔4. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ with a title or author initials that starts with a letter in ASPCA

Rex by Serena Akeroyd|10/4/25|★★★★★

✔5. Fire Prevention Week ❱❱ Week 2 ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ where a character needs to 'recharge their batteries' (your interpretation)

Rachel by Serena Akeroyd|10/12/25|★★★★★

✔6. International Coffee Day ❱❱ October 1 ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ with coffee on the cover or a mostly brown/light brown cover (the color of coffee)

The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore|10/5/25|★★

✔7. International Newspaper Carrier Day ❱❱ October 10 ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ with between 1,772 and 1,033 ratings on GR

The Blackstone Bad Dragon by Alicia Montgomery|10/2/25|★★|1,674 ratings

✔8. White Cane Safety Day ❱❱ October 15 ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ by an author who publishes independently

Tragic by Devney Perry|10/11/25|★★★

✔9. National Make a Difference Day ❱❱ October 25 ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ with a character who is involved in volunteering or whose profession involves helping others (medical or mental health field, social work, first responders, law enforcement, education, etc.

Running Wild by K.A. Tucker|10/3/25|★★★|Marie is a vet who volunteers at the Iditarod race

✔10. Reader's Choice
❇️ Read any book of your choice!

Bourbon & Lies by Victoria Wilder|10/15/25|★★★★

[Tammie]

Read | 10/10

1. Happy October Birthday! ❱❱
❇️ with a multi-colored cover in honor of Octobers birthstone, the Opal
Remarkably Bright Creatures, Shelby Van Pelt | 10/13

2. October Month-Long Observance ❱❱ National Book Month ❱❱
❇️ that is in some way a new experience for you - new to you author, new series
Last Chance to Save the World, Beth Revis | 10/6

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ❱❱ Rhys Ford ❱❱
❇️ in one of the genre Rhys writes: mystery
Murder on Thames, Matthew Costello | 10/8

4. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month ❱❱
❇️ with a title or author initials that starts with a letter in ASPCA
Come Lie With Me, Linda Howard | 10/15

5. Fire Prevention Week ❱❱ Week 2 ❱❱
❇️ where a character needs to 'recharge their batteries'
The Secret Book Society, Madeline Martin | 10/22

6. International Coffee Day ❱❱ October 1 ❱❱
❇️ with coffee on the cover or a mostly brown/light brown cover (the color of coffee)
The Favorites, Layne Fargo | 10/4

7. International Newspaper Carrier Day ❱❱ October 10 ❱❱
❇️ with between 1,772 and 1,033 ratings on GR - 1,507 ratings
Foster, Sawyer Bennett | 10/14

8. White Cane Safety Day ❱❱ October 15 ❱❱
❇️ by an author who publishes independently
The Lover's Secret, J.C. Reed | 10/17

9. National Make a Difference Day ❱❱ October 25 ❱❱
❇️ with a character whose profession involves helping others (medical, law enforcement)
Fatal Chaos, Marie Force | 10/20

10. Reader's Choice
❇️ Read any book of your choice!
Paradise For Two, Betty Neels | 10/21

[Elizabeth]

🍁 2025 October Monthly Challenge 🍁

🍁 1. Happy October Birthday! ❱❱
published in October
Run & Hide: A Dark Halloween Romance (13 October)


🍁 2. October Month-Long Observance ❱❱ National Book Month ❱❱
that is in some way a new experience for you - new to you author...
Sweet Briar (11 October)


🍁 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ❱❱ Rhys Ford ❱❱
in one of the genre Rhys writes: LGBT+ mystery, thriller, paranormal, urban fantasy
The Wolf King (5 October)


🍁 4. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month ❱❱
with SHELTER or ADOPT in the text
Beauty & Rage (7 October)


🍁 5. Fire Prevention Week ❱❱ Week 2 ❱❱
where a character needs to 'recharge their batteries' (your interpretation)
Arcana Academy (5 October)


🍁 6. International Coffee Day ❱❱ October 1 ❱❱
Where a character drinks coffee
Headless Hollow (1 October)


🍁 7. International Newspaper Carrier Day ❱❱ October 10 ❱❱
where someone reads the news, whether a paper or online
Fairydale (6 October)


🍁 8. White Cane Safety Day ❱❱ October 15 ❱❱
with a blind or otherwise physically impaired person in the story
Of Swamp & Sea, Volume One (4 October)


🍁 9. National Make a Difference Day ❱❱ October 25 ❱❱
with a character who is involved in volunteering or whose profession involves helping others
The Poisoner (2 October)


🍁 10. Reader's Choice
Read any book of your choice!
The Night Prince (9 October)

[Melanie]

I'm in!

[Caraina]

2025 October Monthly Challenge
Duration: October 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025

Completed: 10/10

1. Happy October Birthday! ❱❱
❇️ published in October Felony at the Fall Festival: A Molly Montgomery Cozy Mystery - Tessa Aura 10/7/25 (Published on October 20, 2024)
❇️ with a multi-colored cover in honor of Octobers birthstone, the Opal

2. October Month-Long Observance ❱❱ National Book Month ❱❱
❇️ that is in some way a new experience for you - new to you author, new series, new genre, try an audiobook if you've never listened to one, whatever you like, just something a bit new and different. Or, if you'd rather, you can reread an old favorite! The Shadow of the Empire - Qiu Xiaolong 10/1/25

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ❱❱ Rhys Ford ❱❱
❇️ written by Rhys Ford, or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
❇️ in one of the genre Rhys writes: LGBT+ mystery, thriller, paranormal, urban fantasy Ten - Gretchen McNeil 10/7/25
❇️ set in Hawaii or another place you consider 'paradise'
❇️ with cats in the story or with a character whose name starts with the same letter as one of Rhys' cats' name: H, B, or G

4. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month ❱❱
❇️ with a dog on the cover or in the story
❇️ with a title or author initials that starts with a letter in ASPCA A Simple Lie - Mary Bush 10/2/25
❇️ with SHELTER or ADOPT in the text

5. Fire Prevention Week ❱❱ Week 2 ❱❱
❇️ with fire on the cover or has a cover with fiery colors on it Infection - J.T. Sawyer 10/3/25
❇️ where someone recycles or is environmentally conscious
❇️ where a character needs to 'recharge their batteries' (your interpretation)

6. International Coffee Day ❱❱ October 1 ❱❱
❇️ with coffee on the cover or a mostly brown/light brown cover (the color of coffee)
❇️ with a title or one of the author initials that starts with a J like Java or Joe The Vampire's Curse: at Blackthorn Manor - Jade Christy 10/8/25
❇️ where a character drinks coffee

7. International Newspaper Carrier Day ❱❱ October 10 ❱❱
❇️ where someone reads the news, whether a paper or online
❇️ with between 1,772 and 1,033 ratings on GR
❇️ with a teenager in the story (aged 12-19) Grown - Tiffany D. Jackson 10/4/25

8. White Cane Safety Day ❱❱ October 15 ❱❱
❇️ with a mostly white cover
❇️ with a blind or otherwise physically impaired person in the story
❇️ by an author who publishes independently 12 Hours of Halloween: a novel - Edward Trimnell 10/7/25

9. National Make a Difference Day ❱❱ October 25 ❱❱
❇️ set in or published in the 1990s
❇️ with a character who is involved in volunteering or whose profession involves helping others (medical or mental health field, social work, first responders, law enforcement, education, etc.
❇️ with the word DIFFERENCE in the text The Bone Witch - Rin Chupeco 10/7/25 (pg. 22 – For all that, it remains highly sought after among those who cannot tell the difference.)

10. Reader's Choice
❇️ Read any book of your choice! Running Barefoot - Amy Harmon 10/5/25

[Georgina]

October Challenges -

1. Happy October Birthday. Read a book published in October: To Wake a Dragon 4/10

2. October Month-Long Observance - National Book Month. Read a book that is a new experience for you: I've Got My Duke to Keep Me Warm 13/10

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Rhys Ford. Read a book an urban fantasy: Covet 17/10

4. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. Read a book with a dog in the story: An Avalanche of Love 16/10

5. Fire Prevention Week - Week 2. Read a book with fire on the cover or has a cover with fiery colours on it: Fire in His Veins 2/10

6. International Coffee Day - October 1. Read a book with a mostly brown/light brown cover: Wealthy and Wanted 16/10

7. International Newspaper Carrier Day - October 10. Read a book where someone reads the news, whether a paper or online: Spoiler Alert 14/10

8. White Cane Safety Day - October 15. Read a book with a mostly white cover: The Truth About Lord Stoneville 14/10

9. National Make a Difference Day - October 25. Read a book with a character whose profession involves helping others: Dr. ER 16/10

10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice: The Spy Beneath the Mistletoe 15/10

[Amber]

OCTOBER 2025 MONTHLY CHALLENGE

7/10

1. Happy October Birthday

2. October Month - Long Observance - National Book Month
👻 Salt Kiss by Sierra Simone (new to me series)
👻 Read: 10/2/25; ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Rhys Ford
👻 Broken Dreams by Corinne Michaels (mmc name starts with G)
👻 Read: 10/7/25; ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

4. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
👻 A Is for Amish by Shelley Shepard Gray (author's initial starts with S)
👻 Read: 10/9/25; ⭐️⭐️⭐️

5. Fire Prevention Week - Week 2

6. International Coffee Day - October 1
👻 Love Signals by Melanie Summers (MC's drink coffee - few scenes focused around coffee breaks)
👻 Read: 10/30/25; ⭐️⭐️⭐️

7. International Newspaper Carrier Day - October 19
👻 Never Never by Colleen Hoover (MC are both teenagers)
👻 Read: 10/14/25; ⭐️⭐️⭐️

8. White Cane Safety Day - October 15
👻 Forbidden Hearts by Corinne Michaels (MC daughter is deaf)
👻 Read: 10/3/25; ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

9. National Make a Difference Day - October 25

10. Reader's Choice
👻 The Space Between Us by Melanie Summers
👻 Read: 10/24/25; ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[1] [5] [9]

[Jonquil]

2025 October Monthly Challenge

10/10 DONE

1. ❇️ multi-colored cover Just Peachy Jean Ure 10/6

2. ❇️ new to you author Let the Right One In John Ajvide Lindqvist 10/10
3. FAC author Rhys Ford Sinner's Gin Rhys Ford 10/11
4. ❇️ dog on cover or in story Sit, Stay, Slay V.M. Burns 10/7

5. ❇️ fire on cover COLD BURN Kit Ehrman 10/1

6.❇️ title or author initials J Julie Tudor Is Not a Psychopath Jennifer Holdich 10/6
7.❇️ between 1,772 and 1,033 ratings on GR --1,757 ratings Alchemy and a Cup of Tea Rebecca Thorne 10/2
8. ❇️ author publishes independently The Blood-Dimmed Tide Viola Russell 10/6
9. ❇️ set in or published in the 1990s Apr 06, 1999 I Thee Wed Amanda Quick 10/3
10. Reader's Choice Dead in the Frame Stephen Spotswood 10/9

[Courtney]

Sorry I'm late to update... but I finished 4/10

1. Happy October Birthday! ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ published in October
❇️ with a multi-colored cover in honor of Octobers birthstone, the Opal
Southern Spirits

2. October Month-Long Observance ❱❱ National Book Month ❱❱
Created in 2003 by the National Book Foundation, National Book Month is held each October. The month-long celebration focuses on the importance of reading, writing and literature. In mid-October, the National Book Awards announces the year’s finalists, celebrating the country’s best books and authors.
Read a book:
❇️ that is in some way a new experience for you - new to you author, new series, new genre, try an audiobook if you've never listened to one, whatever you like, just something a bit new and different. Or, if you'd rather, you can reread an old favorite!
Halloween Kiss: An Age Gap, Best Friend's Father, Spicy Cruise Romance
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ❱❱ Rhys Ford ❱❱
Fun Facts about: Rhys Ford
❱❱ she writes series in the LGBT+ mystery, thriller, paranormal, and urban fantasy genres
❱❱ has 4 cats named: Harley, Badger, Gojira, Gus
❱❱ she is from Hawaii
Read a book:
❇️ written by Rhys Ford, or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
❇️ in one of the genre Rhys writes: LGBT+ mystery, thriller, paranormal, urban fantasy
❇️ set in Hawaii or another place you consider 'paradise'
❇️ with cats in the story or with a character whose name starts with the same letter as one of Rhys' cats' name: H, B, or G
Switching Hour

4. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month ❱❱
ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) sponsors this event to promote the adoption of dogs from local shelters. In 1981, the American Humane Association founded Adopt A Dog Month in response to the growing number of dogs and puppies entering shelters every year. Along with the need for shelters and adoptions, spaying and neutering help curb the rise in unwanted pets, too.
Read a book:
❇️ with a dog on the cover or in the story
❇️ with a title or author initials that starts with a letter in ASPCA
❇️ with SHELTER or ADOPT in the text

5. Fire Prevention Week ❱❱ Week 2 ❱❱
This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” works to educate everyone about using these batteries safely. The campaign stresses how important it is to BUY, CHARGE, and RECYCLE safely when it comes to lithium-ion batteries.
Read a book:
❇️ with fire on the cover or has a cover with fiery colors on it
❇️ where someone recycles or is environmentally conscious
❇️ where a character needs to 'recharge their batteries' (your interpretation)

6. International Coffee Day ❱❱ October 1 ❱❱
This day celebrates one of the world’s favorite hot beverages, which is enjoyed and celebrated around the world. Call it what you like: coffee, Java, a cup of Joe, or any of dozens of names. Billions of people around the world drink billions of cups of coffee daily.
Read a book:
❇️ with coffee on the cover or a mostly brown/light brown cover (the color of coffee)
❇️ with a title or one of the author initials that starts with a J like Java or Joe
❇️ where a character drinks coffee

7. International Newspaper Carrier Day ❱❱ October 10 ❱❱
This day honors everyone who is now, or once was, a newspaper carrier. This holiday also includes anyone who hawked the paper on the street, or at a newsstand. Years ago, this job was primarily populated by kids, from pre-teen through approximately sixteen. Now, with newspaper circulation dwindling for a few decades and likely continue to do so, few kids deliver papers anymore except in small towns. But, the “Carrier Day” tradition lives. This job is now largely held by adults, many of them delivering the paper from their cars. For the record: In 1950, there were 1,772 daily newspapers in the United States. Today, there are only 1,033.
Read a book:
❇️ where someone reads the news, whether a paper or online
❇️ with between 1,772 and 1,033 ratings on GR
❇️ with a teenager in the story (aged 12-19)

8. White Cane Safety Day ❱❱ October 15 ❱❱
This day celebrates and recognizes the achievements of the blind and visually impaired, and their independence. That independence is represented by the white cane that they use to travel from place to place. This day is not about helping them across the street. Rather, it is about helping blind people to live and function independently. The white cane is an invaluable tool for the blind. It affords blind people freedom of movement they otherwise may not have. The white cane is a well-recognized symbol of independence.
Read a book:
❇️ with a mostly white cover
❇️ with a blind or otherwise physically impaired person in the story
❇️ by an author who publishes independently
Apple Bottom Blooms

9. National Make a Difference Day ❱❱ October 25 ❱❱
This is a national day began in 1992 and is devoted to helping others by doing volunteer work in the community. The activity can be almost anything. On this day, millions of Americans participate in community improvement projects such as cleanup, fix-up, painting, and repair in poorer neighborhoods, parks, and municipal facilities. It doesn’t matter what project you take on. Nor, does it matter whether you help a non-profit organization, the community, your town, a nursing home, a church, a food kitchen, or any other group in need. What matters is that you participate. Commit to helping others for just one day. Make a difference today and every day!
Read a book:
❇️ set in or published in the 1990s
❇️ with a character who is involved in volunteering or whose profession involves helping others (medical or mental health field, social work, first responders, law enforcement, education, etc.
❇️ with the word DIFFERENCE in the text

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

[AliciaJ]

2025 October Monthly Challenge

1. Happy October Birthday! ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ published in October
❇️ with a multi-colored cover in honor of Octobers birthstone, the Opal

2. October Month-Long Observance ❱❱ National Book Month ❱❱
Created in 2003 by the National Book Foundation, National Book Month is held each October. The month-long celebration focuses on the importance of reading, writing and literature. In mid-October, the National Book Awards announces the year’s finalists, celebrating the country’s best books and authors.
Read a book:
❇️ that is in some way a new experience for you - new to you author, new series, new genre, try an audiobook if you've never listened to one, whatever you like, just something a bit new and different. Or, if you'd rather, you can reread an old favorite!

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ❱❱ Rhys Ford ❱❱
Fun Facts about: Rhys Ford
❱❱ she writes series in the LGBT+ mystery, thriller, paranormal, and urban fantasy genres
❱❱ has 4 cats named: Harley, Badger, Gojira, Gus
❱❱ she is from Hawaii
Read a book:
❇️ written by Rhys Ford, or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
❇️ in one of the genre Rhys writes: LGBT+ mystery, thriller, paranormal, urban fantasy
❇️ set in Hawaii or another place you consider 'paradise'
❇️ with cats in the story or with a character whose name starts with the same letter as one of Rhys' cats' name: H, B, or G

4. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month ❱❱
ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) sponsors this event to promote the adoption of dogs from local shelters. In 1981, the American Humane Association founded Adopt A Dog Month in response to the growing number of dogs and puppies entering shelters every year. Along with the need for shelters and adoptions, spaying and neutering help curb the rise in unwanted pets, too.
Read a book:
❇️ with a dog on the cover or in the story
❇️ with a title or author initials that starts with a letter in ASPCA
❇️ with SHELTER or ADOPT in the text

5. Fire Prevention Week ❱❱ Week 2 ❱❱
This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” works to educate everyone about using these batteries safely. The campaign stresses how important it is to BUY, CHARGE, and RECYCLE safely when it comes to lithium-ion batteries.
Read a book:
❇️ with fire on the cover or has a cover with fiery colors on it
❇️ where someone recycles or is environmentally conscious
❇️ where a character needs to 'recharge their batteries' (your interpretation)

6. International Coffee Day ❱❱ October 1 ❱❱
This day celebrates one of the world’s favorite hot beverages, which is enjoyed and celebrated around the world. Call it what you like: coffee, Java, a cup of Joe, or any of dozens of names. Billions of people around the world drink billions of cups of coffee daily.
Read a book:
❇️ with coffee on the cover or a mostly brown/light brown cover (the color of coffee)
❇️ with a title or one of the author initials that starts with a J like Java or Joe
❇️ where a character drinks coffee

7. International Newspaper Carrier Day ❱❱ October 10 ❱❱
This day honors everyone who is now, or once was, a newspaper carrier. This holiday also includes anyone who hawked the paper on the street, or at a newsstand. Years ago, this job was primarily populated by kids, from pre-teen through approximately sixteen. Now, with newspaper circulation dwindling for a few decades and likely continue to do so, few kids deliver papers anymore except in small towns. But, the “Carrier Day” tradition lives. This job is now largely held by adults, many of them delivering the paper from their cars. For the record: In 1950, there were 1,772 daily newspapers in the United States. Today, there are only 1,033.
Read a book:
❇️ where someone reads the news, whether a paper or online
❇️ with between 1,772 and 1,033 ratings on GR
❇️ with a teenager in the story (aged 12-19)

8. White Cane Safety Day ❱❱ October 15 ❱❱
This day celebrates and recognizes the achievements of the blind and visually impaired, and their independence. That independence is represented by the white cane that they use to travel from place to place. This day is not about helping them across the street. Rather, it is about helping blind people to live and function independently. The white cane is an invaluable tool for the blind. It affords blind people freedom of movement they otherwise may not have. The white cane is a well-recognized symbol of independence.
Read a book:
❇️ with a mostly white cover
❇️ with a blind or otherwise physically impaired person in the story
❇️ by an author who publishes independently

9. National Make a Difference Day ❱❱ October 25 ❱❱
This is a national day began in 1992 and is devoted to helping others by doing volunteer work in the community. The activity can be almost anything. On this day, millions of Americans participate in community improvement projects such as cleanup, fix-up, painting, and repair in poorer neighborhoods, parks, and municipal facilities. It doesn’t matter what project you take on. Nor, does it matter whether you help a non-profit organization, the community, your town, a nursing home, a church, a food kitchen, or any other group in need. What matters is that you participate. Commit to helping others for just one day. Make a difference today and every day!
Read a book:
❇️ set in or published in the 1990s
❇️ with a character who is involved in volunteering or whose profession involves helping others (medical or mental health field, social work, first responders, law enforcement, education, etc.
❇️ with the word DIFFERENCE in the text

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

[MountainKat, Moderator]

In for all 10! 📚

[Sallie(GeorgiaGirl)]

2025 October Monthly Challenge


1. Happy October Birthday! ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ published in October
❇️ with a multi-colored cover in honor of Octobers birthstone, the Opal

2. October Month-Long Observance ❱❱ National Book Month ❱❱
Created in 2003 by the National Book Foundation, National Book Month is held each October. The month-long celebration focuses on the importance of reading, writing and literature. In mid-October, the National Book Awards announces the year’s finalists, celebrating the country’s best books and authors.
Read a book:
❇️ that is in some way a new experience for you - new to you author, new series, new genre, try an audiobook if you've never listened to one, whatever you like, just something a bit new and different. Or, if you'd rather, you can reread an old favorite!

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ❱❱ Rhys Ford ❱❱
Fun Facts about: Rhys Ford
❱❱ she writes series in the LGBT+ mystery, thriller, paranormal, and urban fantasy genres
❱❱ has 4 cats named: Harley, Badger, Gojira, Gus
❱❱ she is from Hawaii
Read a book:
❇️ written by Rhys Ford, or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
❇️ in one of the genre Rhys writes: LGBT+ mystery, thriller, paranormal, urban fantasy
❇️ set in Hawaii or another place you consider 'paradise'
❇️ with cats in the story or with a character whose name starts with the same letter as one of Rhys' cats' name: H, B, or G

4. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month ❱❱
ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) sponsors this event to promote the adoption of dogs from local shelters. In 1981, the American Humane Association founded Adopt A Dog Month in response to the growing number of dogs and puppies entering shelters every year. Along with the need for shelters and adoptions, spaying and neutering help curb the rise in unwanted pets, too.
Read a book:
❇️ with a dog on the cover or in the story
❇️ with a title or author initials that starts with a letter in ASPCA
❇️ with SHELTER or ADOPT in the text

5. Fire Prevention Week ❱❱ Week 2 ❱❱
This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” works to educate everyone about using these batteries safely. The campaign stresses how important it is to BUY, CHARGE, and RECYCLE safely when it comes to lithium-ion batteries.
Read a book:
❇️ with fire on the cover or has a cover with fiery colors on it
❇️ where someone recycles or is environmentally conscious
❇️ where a character needs to 'recharge their batteries' (your interpretation)

6. International Coffee Day ❱❱ October 1 ❱❱
This day celebrates one of the world’s favorite hot beverages, which is enjoyed and celebrated around the world. Call it what you like: coffee, Java, a cup of Joe, or any of dozens of names. Billions of people around the world drink billions of cups of coffee daily.
Read a book:
❇️ with coffee on the cover or a mostly brown/light brown cover (the color of coffee)
❇️ with a title or one of the author initials that starts with a J like Java or Joe
❇️ where a character drinks coffee

7. International Newspaper Carrier Day ❱❱ October 10 ❱❱
This day honors everyone who is now, or once was, a newspaper carrier. This holiday also includes anyone who hawked the paper on the street, or at a newsstand. Years ago, this job was primarily populated by kids, from pre-teen through approximately sixteen. Now, with newspaper circulation dwindling for a few decades and likely continue to do so, few kids deliver papers anymore except in small towns. But, the “Carrier Day” tradition lives. This job is now largely held by adults, many of them delivering the paper from their cars. For the record: In 1950, there were 1,772 daily newspapers in the United States. Today, there are only 1,033.
Read a book:
❇️ where someone reads the news, whether a paper or online
❇️ with between 1,772 and 1,033 ratings on GR
❇️ with a teenager in the story (aged 12-19)

8. White Cane Safety Day ❱❱ October 15 ❱❱
This day celebrates and recognizes the achievements of the blind and visually impaired, and their independence. That independence is represented by the white cane that they use to travel from place to place. This day is not about helping them across the street. Rather, it is about helping blind people to live and function independently. The white cane is an invaluable tool for the blind. It affords blind people freedom of movement they otherwise may not have. The white cane is a well-recognized symbol of independence.
Read a book:
❇️ with a mostly white cover
❇️ with a blind or otherwise physically impaired person in the story
❇️ by an author who publishes independently

9. National Make a Difference Day ❱❱ October 25 ❱❱
This is a national day began in 1992 and is devoted to helping others by doing volunteer work in the community. The activity can be almost anything. On this day, millions of Americans participate in community improvement projects such as cleanup, fix-up, painting, and repair in poorer neighborhoods, parks, and municipal facilities. It doesn’t matter what project you take on. Nor, does it matter whether you help a non-profit organization, the community, your town, a nursing home, a church, a food kitchen, or any other group in need. What matters is that you participate. Commit to helping others for just one day. Make a difference today and every day!
Read a book:
❇️ set in or published in the 1990s
❇️ with a character who is involved in volunteering or whose profession involves helping others (medical or mental health field, social work, first responders, law enforcement, education, etc.
❇️ with the word DIFFERENCE in the text

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

[Fernanda]

1. Happy October Birthday! ❱❱ King of pride
2. October Month-Long Observance ❱❱ Part of Your World
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ❱❱ Behind the Net
4. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month ❱❱ The Happy Ever After Playlist
5. Fire Prevention Week ❱❱ Wildfire (Maple Hills #2) –
6. International Coffee Day ❱❱ Just Lovers [Like We Were Supposed to Be]
7. International Newspaper Carrier Day ❱❱ Sunrise on the Reaping
8. White Cane Safety Day ❱❱ King of greed
9. National Make a Difference Day ❱❱ The Friend Zone
10. Reader’s choice: King of Sloth (Kings of Sin, #4)

[Connie N.]

2025 October Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 10/1/25 to 10/31/25
10/10

1. Happy October Birthday! - Published in October - Fatal Fraud by Marie Force - 10/3/25 ♥♥♥♥♥

Pub 10/20/20

2. October National Book Month - New to you author - The Odds of Getting Even by Amanda Sellet - 10/2/25 ♥♥♥♥


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - One of the genre Rhys writes: Mystery - Strangers in Death by J.D. Robb - 10/10/25 ♥♥♥♥♥


4. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month - With author initials that starts with a letter in ASPCA - Rock Chick Revolution by Kristen Ashley - 10/6/25 ♥♥♥♥♥

A in Ashley

5. Fire Prevention Week - Character needs to 'recharge their batteries' - The Summer Deal by Jill Shalvis - 10/27/25 ♥♥♥♥

Brynn comes home to Wildstone after a bad breakup.

6. International Coffee Day - Mostly brown/light brown cover (the color of coffee) - The Quicksilver Pool by Phyllis A. Whitney - 10/7/25 ♥♥♥♥


7. International Newspaper Carrier Day - Teenager in the story (aged 12-19) - Sugar and Iced by Jenn McKinlay - 10/12/25 ♥♥♥♥

Lupe and Oz are both 16 years old.

8. White Cane Safety Day ❱❱ October 15 - Mostly white cover - Wedding Day Murder by Leslie Meier - 10/30/25 ♥♥♥♥


9. National Make a Difference Day - Character whose profession involves helping others - State of Affairs by Marie Force - 10/15/25 ♥♥♥♥♥

Sam is a police officer and Nick is President of the United States.

10. Reader's Choice - Any book - The Good Boy by Stella Hayward - 10/18/25 ♥♥♥♥♥


*****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 10/30/25*****

[Julianna]

I'm in for 4 this month.

[Barbara ★]

October Monthly Challenge

READ: 10/10

✔️1. Happy October Birthday! ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ published in October
The Bridge Kingdom - Danielle L. Jensen (pub Oct 16, 2018) 10/24

✔️2. October Month-Long Observance ❱❱ National Book Month ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ that is in some way a new experience for you - new to you author, new series, new genre, try an audiobook if you've never listened to one, whatever you like, just something a bit new and different. Or, if you'd rather, you can reread an old favorite!
The First Dragon Bride - Riley Storm 10/9

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ❱❱ Rhys Ford ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ with cats in the story or with a character whose name starts with the same letter as one of Rhys' cats' name: H, B, or G
The Mother's Fault - Nicole Trope (Beverly) 10/14

✔️4. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ with SHELTER or ADOPT in the text
Ursus Borealis - D.L. Lewellyn 10/11
(I took shelter and waited), p226

✔️5. Fire Prevention Week ❱❱ Week 2 ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ with fire on the cover or has a cover with fiery colors on it
Installment Immortality - Seanan McGuire 10/26


✔️6. International Coffee Day ❱❱ October 1 ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ where a character drinks coffee
You Did This - Jamie Millen (MC) 10/17

✔️7. International Newspaper Carrier Day ❱❱ October 10 ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ with a teenager in the story (aged 12-19)
Four Leaf Cleaver - Maddie Day (Sean,15) 10/7

✔️8. White Cane Safety Day ❱❱ October 15 ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ with a blind or otherwise physically impaired person in the story
Batter Off Dead - Maddie Day (Grant, blind) 10/5

✔️9. National Make a Difference Day ❱❱ October 25 ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ with the word DIFFERENCE in the text
The Middle Eye - Rebecca Jean Downey 10/2
(the only difference now), p96

✔️10. Reader's Choice
❇️ Read any book of your choice!
A Torch Against the Night - Sabaa Tahir 10/5

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

[Susan]

October Monthly Challenge

9/10

1. Happy October Birthday! ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ published in October
❇️ with a multi-colored cover in honor of Octobers birthstone, the Opal
The Lyon’s Dilemma - Jude Knight (Dragonblade - July 2025) - Oct 9

2. October Month-Long Observance ❱❱ National Book Month ❱❱
Created in 2003 by the National Book Foundation, National Book Month is held each October. The month-long celebration focuses on the importance of reading, writing and literature. In mid-October, the National Book Awards announces the year’s finalists, celebrating the country’s best books and authors.
Read a book:
❇️ that is in some way a new experience for you - new to you author, new series, new genre, try an audiobook if you've never listened to one, whatever you like, just something a bit new and different. Or, if you'd rather, you can reread an old favorite!
The Lyon Loves Last - Charlie Lane (Dragonblade - Aug 2025) (new author) - Oct 26

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ❱❱ Rhys Ford ❱❱
Fun Facts about: Rhys Ford
❱❱ she writes series in the LGBT+ mystery, thriller, paranormal, and urban fantasy genres
❱❱ has 4 cats named: Harley, Badger, Gojira, Gus
❱❱ she is from Hawaii
Read a book:
❇️ written by Rhys Ford, or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
❇️ in one of the genre Rhys writes: LGBT+ mystery, thriller, paranormal, urban fantasy
Big Sky Slayer - Juno Rushdan (HI #2321 - Nov 2025) (mystery) - Oct 31
❇️ set in Hawaii or another place you consider 'paradise'
❇️ with cats in the story or with a character whose name starts with the same letter as one of Rhys' cats' name: H, B, or G

4. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month ❱❱
ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) sponsors this event to promote the adoption of dogs from local shelters. In 1981, the American Humane Association founded Adopt A Dog Month in response to the growing number of dogs and puppies entering shelters every year. Along with the need for shelters and adoptions, spaying and neutering help curb the rise in unwanted pets, too.
Read a book:
❇️ with a dog on the cover or in the story
❇️ with a title or author initials that starts with a letter in ASPCA
Storing Secrets - Janice Kay Johnson (HI #2306 - Aug 2025) (title) - Oct 6
❇️ with SHELTER or ADOPT in the text

5. Fire Prevention Week ❱❱ Week 2 ❱❱
This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” works to educate everyone about using these batteries safely. The campaign stresses how important it is to BUY, CHARGE, and RECYCLE safely when it comes to lithium-ion batteries.
Read a book:
❇️ with fire on the cover or has a cover with fiery colors on it
❇️ where someone recycles or is environmentally conscious
Meet Me in the Orchard - Carolyn Brown (Sourcebooks - Aug 2025) (organic farmer) - Oct 22
❇️ where a character needs to 'recharge their batteries' (your interpretation)

6. International Coffee Day ❱❱ October 1 ❱❱
This day celebrates one of the world’s favorite hot beverages, which is enjoyed and celebrated around the world. Call it what you like: coffee, Java, a cup of Joe, or any of dozens of names. Billions of people around the world drink billions of cups of coffee daily.
Read a book:
❇️ with coffee on the cover or a mostly brown/light brown cover (the color of coffee)
❇️ with a title or one of the author initials that starts with a J like Java or Joe
Beckett - Josie Jade (Calamitte Jane Pub - Sept 2025) - Oct 2
❇️ where a character drinks coffee

7. International Newspaper Carrier Day ❱❱ October 10 ❱❱
This day honors everyone who is now, or once was, a newspaper carrier. This holiday also includes anyone who hawked the paper on the street, or at a newsstand. Years ago, this job was primarily populated by kids, from pre-teen through approximately sixteen. Now, with newspaper circulation dwindling for a few decades and likely continue to do so, few kids deliver papers anymore except in small towns. But, the “Carrier Day” tradition lives. This job is now largely held by adults, many of them delivering the paper from their cars. For the record: In 1950, there were 1,772 daily newspapers in the United States. Today, there are only 1,033.
Read a book:
❇️ where someone reads the news, whether a paper or online
❇️ with between 1,772 and 1,033 ratings on GR
❇️ with a teenager in the story (aged 12-19)
He Falls First - Jill Shalvis (Sourcebooks - Aug 2025) (12) - Oct 18

8. White Cane Safety Day ❱❱ October 15 ❱❱
This day celebrates and recognizes the achievements of the blind and visually impaired, and their independence. That independence is represented by the white cane that they use to travel from place to place. This day is not about helping them across the street. Rather, it is about helping blind people to live and function independently. The white cane is an invaluable tool for the blind. It affords blind people freedom of movement they otherwise may not have. The white cane is a well-recognized symbol of independence.
Read a book:
❇️ with a mostly white cover
❇️ with a blind or otherwise physically impaired person in the story
❇️ by an author who publishes independently

9. National Make a Difference Day ❱❱ October 25 ❱❱
This is a national day began in 1992 and is devoted to helping others by doing volunteer work in the community. The activity can be almost anything. On this day, millions of Americans participate in community improvement projects such as cleanup, fix-up, painting, and repair in poorer neighborhoods, parks, and municipal facilities. It doesn’t matter what project you take on. Nor, does it matter whether you help a non-profit organization, the community, your town, a nursing home, a church, a food kitchen, or any other group in need. What matters is that you participate. Commit to helping others for just one day. Make a difference today and every day!
Read a book:
❇️ set in or published in the 1990s
❇️ with a character who is involved in volunteering or whose profession involves helping others (medical or mental health field, social work, first responders, law enforcement, education, etc.
Duty Devoted - Dominic Pierce (Calamitte Jane Pub - July 2025) (medical) - Oct 30
❇️ with the word DIFFERENCE in the text

10. Reader's Choice
❇️ Read any book of your choice!
Duty Unbound - Dominic Pierce (Calamitte Jane Pub - June 2025) - Oct 29


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[LaurLa]

Welcome everyone and Good Luck!

[Elaine]

Finished on message 4. Loved reading the October challenge!
Thank you x

[Caraina]

Completed:

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[Tiki]

October Challenges -
9/8 10/10 COMPLETED

👻1. Happy October Birthday. Read a book published in October or with a multi-coloured cover: published in October 5th 2021
Dominick by: Eve Langlais (10/07/2025)

👻2. October Month-Long Observance - National Book Month. Read a book that is a new experience for you (new to you author, new series etc) or you can reread an old favourite:
Deep End by: Ali Hazelwood (10/07/2025)

👻3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Rhys Ford. Read a book written by Rhys Ford, or any author with her first or last name. You can also read a book shelved as LGBT+ mystery, thriller, paranormal, or urban fantasy, a book set in Hawaii or another place you consider 'paradise', or a book with cats in the story or with a character whose name starts with the same letter as one of Rhys' cats' name: H, B, or G:
Maniac by: Onley James (10/04/2025)

👻4. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. Read a book with a dog on the cover or in the story, or with a title or author initials that starts with a letter in ASPCA:
A United Front by: Auburn Tempest (10/14/2025)

👻5. Fire Prevention Week - Week 2. Read a book with fire on the cover or has a cover with fiery colours on it, where someone recycles or is environmentally conscious, or where a character needs to 'recharge their batteries':
Fused in Fire Dramatized Adaptation by: K.F. Breene (10/08/2025)

👻6. International Coffee Day - October 1. Read a book with coffee on the cover or a mostly brown/light brown cover, with a title or one of the author initials that starts with a J, or where a character drinks coffee:
Gumdrops, Ghosts, and Graveyards: A Pumpkin Hollow Candy Store Mystery by: Kathleen Suzette (10/11/2025)

👻7. International Newspaper Carrier Day - October 10. Read a book where someone reads the news, whether a paper or online, with between 1,772 and 1,033 ratings on GR, or with a teenager in the story:
Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by: Darynda Jones (10/10/2025)

👻8. White Cane Safety Day - October 15. Read a book with a mostly white cover, with a blind or otherwise physically impaired person in the story, or by an author who publishes independently:
Coveted by the Alpha Pack by: Serenity Rayne (10/05/2025)

👻9. National Make a Difference Day - October 25. Read a book set in or published in the 1990s, with a character who is involved in volunteering or whose profession involves helping others (medical or mental health field, social work, first responders, law enforcement, education, etc.):
Mile High by: Liz Tomforde (10/03/2025)

👻10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice:
Bewitched in Dreams: Hellhound Protectors, Book 2 by: Jen Katemi (10/04/2025)

[Heather]

Heather wrote: "I'm in!
10/10 Complete!

✔ Happy October Birthday! ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ published in October
The Women of Wild Hill, Kirsten Miller - 8 October

✔ October Month-Long Observance ❱❱ Na..."

COMPLETE! Thanks for the fun challenge, LaurLa.

[Margie]

2025 October Monthly Challenge


1. Happy October Birthday!
Read a book:
- published in October
- with a multi-colored cover in honor of Octobers birthstone, the Opal
Black as Death by Lilja Sigurdardottir
DUE for publication 23 October 2025

✅ 2. October Month-Long Observance ❱❱ National Book Month ❱❱
Read a book that is in some way a new experience for you - new to you author, new series, new genre, try an audiobook if you've never listened to one, whatever you like, just something a bit new and different. Or, if you'd rather, you can reread an old favorite!
In a Thousand Different Ways by Cecelia Ahern - 8 October *****
New author for me.

✅ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ❱❱ Rhys Ford ❱❱
Fun Facts about: Rhys Ford
Read a book...with a character whose name starts with the same letter as one of Rhys' cats' name: H, B, or G:
The Cypress Maze by Fiona Valpy - 11 October *****
Beatrice - main character

✅ 4. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month ❱❱
Read a book...with a dog on the cover or n the story:
Family Promises: Ellie McLellan Genealogy Mystery - Book 3 - 2 October ****
Ellie has a dog.

✅ 5. Fire Prevention Week ❱❱ Week 2 ❱❱
Read a book...has a cover with fiery colors on it:
Family Mistakes: Ellie McLellan Genealogy Mystery - Book 2 by Beth Farrar - 1 October ***


✅ 6. International Coffee Day ❱❱ October 1 ❱❱
Read a book with a title or one of the author initials that starts with a J like Java or Joe:
The Rude Awakening of Theodor Moody by Per Jacobsen - 1 October ****

7. International Newspaper Carrier Day ❱❱ October 10 ❱❱
Read a book:
- where someone reads the news, whether a paper or online
- with between 1,772 and 1,033 ratings on GR
- with a teenager in the story (aged 12-19)

✅ 8. White Cane Safety Day ❱❱ October 15 ❱❱
Read a book with a blind or otherwise physically impaired person in the story:
Right Place, Right Time by Ali McNamara - 8 October *****
Barney is in a wheelchair.

✅ 9. National Make a Difference Day ❱❱ October 25 ❱❱
Read a book with a character who is involved in volunteering or whose profession involves helping others (medical or mental health field, social work, first responders, law enforcement, education, etc:
The Flower Farm by Rachael Lucas - 4 October ****
Jack MacDonald runs an outdoor activity centre to help troubled teenagers.

✅ 10. Reader's Choice
Read any book of your choice!
Winter Nights at the Bay Bookshop by Jessica Redland - 9 October *****

[Julie]

🎉🎉 CHALLENGE COMPLETE 🎉🎉

10/10 in Message #10

Thanks LaurLa for an enjoyable challenge this month.

[Gelaskaca]

Gelaskaca wrote: "2025 October Monthly Challenge
Duration: October 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025

Read 10/10 COMPLETED"

Completed here.. I have a lot of fun..!! Thanks LaurLa..!!

[Aminko]

2025 October Monthly Challenge
1 October to 31 October, 2025
Read:

❇️1. Happy October Birthday! ❱❱ Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole

❇️2. October Month-Long Observance ❱❱ National Book Month ❱❱ Tusk Love by Thea Guanzon

❇️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ❱❱ Rhys Ford ❱❱ The Art of Avoiding Your Werewolf by Lola Glass

❇️4. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month ❱❱ Not His Werewolf by Annie Nicholas

❇️5. Fire Prevention Week ❱❱ Week 2 ❱❱ Justice Ascending by Rebecca Zanetti

❇️6. International Coffee Day ❱❱ October 1 ❱❱ Breathing Vapor by Cynthia Sax

❇️7. International Newspaper Carrier Day ❱❱ October 10 ❱❱ Once Upon a Half-Time by Sosie Frost

❇️8. White Cane Safety Day ❱❱ October 15 ❱❱ I Bite She Sucks by Penelope Bloom

❇️9. National Make a Difference Day ❱❱ October 25 ❱❱ Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb

❇️10. Reader's Choice Stealing Coal by Laurann Dohner

[Elizabeth]

All done, link to post below! Really enjoyed this one. 👻❤️

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[Tiki]

msg 31- COMPLETED- link to my post

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[Jonquil]

2025 October Monthly Challenge

10/10 DONE

1. ❇️ multi-colored cover Just Peachy Jean Ure 10/6

2. ❇️ new to you author Let the Right One In John Ajvide Lindqvist 10/10
3. FAC author Rhys Ford Sinner's Gin Rhys Ford 10/11
4. ❇️ dog on cover or in story Sit, Stay, Slay V.M. Burns 10/7

5. ❇️ fire on cover COLD BURN Kit Ehrman 10/1

6.❇️ title or author initials J Julie Tudor Is Not a Psychopath Jennifer Holdich 10/6
7.❇️ between 1,772 and 1,033 ratings on GR --1,757 ratings Alchemy and a Cup of Tea Rebecca Thorne 10/2
8. ❇️ author publishes independently The Blood-Dimmed Tide Viola Russell 10/6
9. ❇️ set in or published in the 1990s Apr 06, 1999 I Thee Wed Amanda Quick 10/3
10. Reader's Choice Dead in the Frame Stephen Spotswood 10/9

[Frankie]

2025 October Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed. Finish

1. Happy October Birthday! ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ published in October
Dead of Winter-Rebecca Zanetti 10/02/25

2. October Month-Long Observance ❱❱ National Book Month ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ that is in some way a new experience for you - new to you author
Lauren Rowe-Hero 10/08/25

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ❱❱ Rhys Ford ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ set in Hawaii
Pina Colada Poison-Jasmine Webb 10/11/25

4. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ with a title that starts with a letter in ASPCA
Smoke on the Water-Harper Jackson 10/17/25

5. Fire Prevention Week ❱❱ Week 2 ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ where a character needs to 'recharge their batteries' (your interpretation)
My Life in Shambles-Karina Halle 10/19/25

6. International Coffee Day ❱❱ October 1 ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ with a title that starts with a J like Java or Joe
Just Like That-Lena Hendrix 10/19/25

7. International Newspaper Carrier Day ❱❱ October 10 ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ with between 1,772 and 1,033 ratings on GR
(1,680)
Stay Toxic-Lani Lynn Vale 10/01/25

8. White Cane Safety Day ❱❱ October 15 ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ by an author who publishes independently
Jessica Gadziala-Nave 10/04/25

9. National Make a Difference Day ❱❱ October 25 ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ with a character who is involved in volunteering or whose profession involves helping others (medical or mental health field, social work, first responders, law enforcement, education, etc.
Dime a Dozen-Gina LaManna 10/06/25

10. Reader's Choice
❇️ Read any book of your choice!
Before You Go-Aurora Rose Reynolds 10/15/25

[Jamie]

Finished (msg 11)! Another great challenge!

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[Sonja]

I'm in again (late as usual)! I'm reading super slowly so I"m hoping for 4 this month!

1. Happy October Birthday! ❱❱ Morbidly Yours (multi-colored cover)
2. October Month-Long Observance ❱❱ National Book Month ❱❱ Vampires of El Norte (new experience)
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ❱❱ Rhys Ford ❱❱
4. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month ❱❱ Same Time Next Year (S in title)
5. Fire Prevention Week ❱❱ Week 2 ❱❱ Crash Site (fiery color on cover, MC is environmentally conscious)
6. International Coffee Day ❱❱ October 1 ❱❱ Haunted Ever After (MC owns a coffee shop)
7. International Newspaper Carrier Day ❱❱ October 10 ❱❱ The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club (satisfies all three)
8. White Cane Safety Day ❱❱ October 15 ❱❱
9. National Make a Difference Day ❱❱ October 25 ❱❱ Unlikely Story (MC is a therapist/helps people)
10. Reader's Choice The Infamous Heir

Books:


Read:

[Tammie]

Completed...thanks LaurLa!

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[Heather]

2025 October Monthly Challenge

Books read: 16/26

1. Happy October Birthday! ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ published in October-Psycho Beasts-10/18/25✅
❇️ with a multi-colored cover in honor of Octobers birthstone, the Opal-Problematic Summer Romance-10/12/25✅

2. October Month-Long Observance ❱❱ National Book Month ❱❱
Created in 2003 by the National Book Foundation, National Book Month is held each October. The month-long celebration focuses on the importance of reading, writing and literature. In mid-October, the National Book Awards announces the year’s finalists, celebrating the country’s best books and authors.
Read a book:
❇️ that is in some way a new experience for you - new to you author, new series, new genre, try an audiobook if you've never listened to one, whatever you like, just something a bit new and different. Or, if you'd rather, you can reread an old favorite!-Katherine Center-The Bodyguard-11/6/25✅

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ❱❱ Rhys Ford ❱❱
Fun Facts about: Rhys Ford
❱❱ she writes series in the LGBT+ mystery, thriller, paranormal, and urban fantasy genres
❱❱ has 4 cats named: Harley, Badger, Gojira, Gus
❱❱ she is from Hawaii
Read a book:
❇️ written by Rhys Ford, or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlist: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
❇️ in one of the genre Rhys writes: LGBT+ mystery, thriller, paranormal, urban fantasy-Enchantra-10/18/25✅
❇️ set in Hawaii or another place you consider 'paradise'-The Never King-11/7/25✅
❇️ with cats in the story or with a character whose name starts with the same letter as one of Rhys' cats' name: H, B, or G-Bethany Castle (MC)-Tools of Engagement-10/25/25 ✅

4. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month ❱❱
ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) sponsors this event to promote the adoption of dogs from local shelters. In 1981, the American Humane Association founded Adopt A Dog Month in response to the growing number of dogs and puppies entering shelters every year. Along with the need for shelters and adoptions, spaying and neutering help curb the rise in unwanted pets, too.
Read a book:
❇️ with a dog on the cover or in the story
❇️ with a title or author initials that starts with a letter in ASPCA-Ana Huang-Twisted Lies-10/11/25✅
❇️ with SHELTER or ADOPT in the text- Adopt-Pitcher Perfect-10/27/25✅

5. Fire Prevention Week ❱❱ Week 2 ❱❱
This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” works to educate everyone about using these batteries safely. The campaign stresses how important it is to BUY, CHARGE, and RECYCLE safely when it comes to lithium-ion batteries.
Read a book:
❇️ with fire on the cover or has a cover with fiery colors on it-Wild Eyes-10/19/25✅
❇️ where someone recycles or is environmentally conscious
❇️ where a character needs to 'recharge their batteries' (your interpretation)-Covet-11/1/25✅

6. International Coffee Day ❱❱ October 1 ❱❱
This day celebrates one of the world’s favorite hot beverages, which is enjoyed and celebrated around the world. Call it what you like: coffee, Java, a cup of Joe, or any of dozens of names. Billions of people around the world drink billions of cups of coffee daily.
Read a book:
❇️ with coffee on the cover or a mostly brown/light brown cover (the color of coffee)
❇️ with a title or one of the author initials that starts with a J like Java or Joe-J.D. Robb-Witness in Death-11/7/25✅
❇️ where a character drinks coffee-The Soulmate Equation-11/8/25✅

7. International Newspaper Carrier Day ❱❱ October 10 ❱❱
This day honors everyone who is now, or once was, a newspaper carrier. This holiday also includes anyone who hawked the paper on the street, or at a newsstand. Years ago, this job was primarily populated by kids, from pre-teen through approximately sixteen. Now, with newspaper circulation dwindling for a few decades and likely continue to do so, few kids deliver papers anymore except in small towns. But, the “Carrier Day” tradition lives. This job is now largely held by adults, many of them delivering the paper from their cars. For the record: In 1950, there were 1,772 daily newspapers in the United States. Today, there are only 1,033.
Read a book:
❇️ where someone reads the news, whether a paper or online
❇️ with between 1,772 and 1,033 ratings on GR
❇️ with a teenager in the story (aged 12-19)-Wild Love-10/11/25✅

8. White Cane Safety Day ❱❱ October 15 ❱❱
This day celebrates and recognizes the achievements of the blind and visually impaired, and their independence. That independence is represented by the white cane that they use to travel from place to place. This day is not about helping them across the street. Rather, it is about helping blind people to live and function independently. The white cane is an invaluable tool for the blind. It affords blind people freedom of movement they otherwise may not have. The white cane is a well-recognized symbol of independence.
Read a book:
❇️ with a mostly white cover
❇️ with a blind or otherwise physically impaired person in the story-Say You'll Remember Me-11/2/25✅
❇️ by an author who publishes independently

9. National Make a Difference Day ❱❱ October 25 ❱❱
This is a national day began in 1992 and is devoted to helping others by doing volunteer work in the community. The activity can be almost anything. On this day, millions of Americans participate in community improvement projects such as cleanup, fix-up, painting, and repair in poorer neighborhoods, parks, and municipal facilities. It doesn’t matter what project you take on. Nor, does it matter whether you help a non-profit organization, the community, your town, a nursing home, a church, a food kitchen, or any other group in need. What matters is that you participate. Commit to helping others for just one day. Make a difference today and every day!
Read a book:
❇️ set in or published in the 1990s-Loyalty in Death-10/5/25✅
❇️ with a character who is involved in volunteering or whose profession involves helping others (medical or mental health field, social work, first responders, law enforcement, education, etc.
❇️ with the word DIFFERENCE in the text-Quicksilver (40%)-11/2/25✅

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

[LaurLa]

Completed!
Updated post: My Monthly Challenge (msg 3)

Books Read ❱❱ 10

[LaurLa]

Well done, everyone! Hope you enjoyed!

[Ann (Noumena12)]

10 of 10 COMPLETED

1. Happy October Birthday! ❱❱ Out of Secrets (The Twin Dare Book 3) by Ruth Cardello 10/29/2025
Read a book:
❇️ published in October

2. October Month-Long Observance ❱❱ National Book Month ❱❱ Wine and Punishment (Literary Pub Mystery, #1) by Sarah Fox 10/19/2025
Read a book:
❇️ that is in some way a new experience for you - new to you author, new series, new genre, try an audiobook if you've never listened to one, whatever you like, just something a bit new and different. Or, if you'd rather, you can reread an old favorite!

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ❱❱ Rhys Ford ❱❱ Tapping the Billionaire (Billionaire Bad Boys #1) by Max Monroe 10/8/2025
Read a book:
❇️ with cats in the story or with a character whose name starts with the same letter as one of Rhys' cats' name: H, B, or G

4. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month ❱❱ Tapping Her (Billionaire Bad Boys, #1.5) by Max Monroe 10/8/2025
Read a book:
❇️ with a dog on the cover or in the story

5. Fire Prevention Week ❱❱ Week 2 ❱❱ Escaped (Shadows Landing: The Townsends #5) by Kathleen Brooks 10/26/2025
Read a book:
❇️ where someone recycles or is environmentally conscious

6. International Coffee Day ❱❱ October 1 ❱❱ My Brother's Billionaire Best Friend (Billionaire Collection, #2) by Max Monroe 10/22/2025
Read a book:
❇️ where a character drinks coffee

7. International Newspaper Carrier Day ❱❱ October 10 ❱❱ Against All Odds (Delta Shield Security #1) by Brittney Sahin 10/20/2025
Read a book:
❇️ with between 1,772 and 1,033 ratings on GR (Ratings as of 10/27/2025: 1,203)

8. White Cane Safety Day ❱❱ October 15 ❱❱ Banking the Billionaire (Billionaire Bad Boys, #2) by Max Monroe 10/8/2025
Monroe,
❇️ by an author who publishes independently (Published by Max Monroe LLC)

9. National Make a Difference Day ❱❱ October 25 ❱❱ Light of Day (Sea Smoke Island Book 1) by Jennifer Bernard 10/30/2025
Read a book:
❇️ with a character who is involved in volunteering or whose profession involves helping others (medical or mental health field, social work, first responders, law enforcement, education, etc.

10. Reader's Choice Flirting with Trouble: Wells Silver (The Silvers at Silver Island Book 1) by Melissa Foster 10/5/2025
❇️ Read any book of your choice!

[Barbara ★]

October Monthly Challenge

READ: 10/10

✔️1. Happy October Birthday! ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ published in October
The Bridge Kingdom - Danielle L. Jensen (pub Oct 16, 2018) 10/24

✔️2. October Month-Long Observance ❱❱ National Book Month ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ that is in some way a new experience for you - new to you author, new series, new genre, try an audiobook if you've never listened to one, whatever you like, just something a bit new and different. Or, if you'd rather, you can reread an old favorite!
The First Dragon Bride - Riley Storm 10/9

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ❱❱ Rhys Ford ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ with cats in the story or with a character whose name starts with the same letter as one of Rhys' cats' name: H, B, or G
The Mother's Fault - Nicole Trope (Beverly) 10/14

✔️4. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ with SHELTER or ADOPT in the text
Ursus Borealis - D.L. Lewellyn 10/11
(I took shelter and waited), p226

✔️5. Fire Prevention Week ❱❱ Week 2 ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ with fire on the cover or has a cover with fiery colors on it
Installment Immortality - Seanan McGuire 10/26


✔️6. International Coffee Day ❱❱ October 1 ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ where a character drinks coffee
You Did This - Jamie Millen (MC) 10/17

✔️7. International Newspaper Carrier Day ❱❱ October 10 ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ with a teenager in the story (aged 12-19)
Four Leaf Cleaver - Maddie Day (Sean,15) 10/7

✔️8. White Cane Safety Day ❱❱ October 15 ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ with a blind or otherwise physically impaired person in the story
Batter Off Dead - Maddie Day (Grant, blind) 10/5

✔️9. National Make a Difference Day ❱❱ October 25 ❱❱
Read a book:
❇️ with the word DIFFERENCE in the text
The Middle Eye - Rebecca Jean Downey 10/2
(the only difference now), p96

✔️10. Reader's Choice
❇️ Read any book of your choice!
A Torch Against the Night - Sabaa Tahir 10/5

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

[Julianna]

Final Update 11/2

1. Happy October Birthday! ❱❱: Caine's Reckoning by Sarah McCarty - published in October (10/31)★★★★

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ❱❱ Rhys Ford ❱❱: Mountain Wild by Stacey Kayne - character whose name starts with G (10/21)★★★★

5. Fire Prevention Week ❱❱ Week 2 ❱❱: Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh - a cover with fiery colors on it (10/16)★★★★★

6. International Coffee Day ❱❱ October 1 ❱❱: Lover Forbidden by J.R. Ward - author initials that starts with a J (10/9)★★★★

Completed 4/4

[MountainKat, Moderator]

2025 October Monthly Challenge

I'm in for all 10! 📚

10. of 10. Completed 10.29.2025 DONE!

1. Happy October Birthday!: Three to Ride by Sophie Oak 10.25.2025
2. October Month-Long Observance - National Book Month: Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas 10.10.2025
3. Featured Author Challenge - Rhys Ford: Fish Stick Fridays by Rhys Ford 10.14.2025
4. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Pia Saves the Day by Thea Harrison 10.8.2025
5. Fire Prevention Week - Week 2: Among the Heather by Samantha Young 10.4.2025
6. International Coffee Day - October 1: The Rules of Dating My One-Night Stand by Penelope Ward and Vi Keeland 10.23.2025
7. International Newspaper Carrier Day - October 11: A Silence in Belgrave Square by Jennifer Ashley 10.7.2025
8. White Cane Safety Day - October 15: Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas 10.19.2025
9. National Make a Difference Day - October 25: Kindred in Death by J.D. Robb 10.29.2025
10. Readre's Choice: Dead Serious Case #3: Mr Bruce Reyes by Vawn Cassidy 10.27.2025



Thanks for a fun challenge!!