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NOVEMBER Monthly Reading Challenge 2025
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Here are below BILL's prompts for NOVEMBER:
10 Pts:
- American humorist Will Rogers was born Nov 4, 1879. Read a humorous book.
- The UN Assembly adopted a resolution condemning South Africa's apartheid policies, Nov 6, 1962, Read a story set in South Africa.
- In Nov 23, 1859, outlaw Billy the Kid was born in New York City. Read a western.
25 Pts:
- Nov 1, 1848. The 1st medical school opened in Boston. Read a book with a medical theme (Fiction or Non-Fiction) 10 extra points if the Main character is a woman doctor / nurse.
- Dracula author Bram Stoker was born Nov 8, 1847. Read a story featuring a vampire. 10 extra points if the vampire is actually Dracula.
- Harvard College founder John Harvard was born Nov 26, 1607. Read a story set in a university.
50 Pts:
- Canada's 1st transcontinental railway was completed in British Columbia Nov 7, 1885. Read a story with a railway or train ride as a major theme.
- In Nov 20, 1945, the Nuremberg War Trials began. Read a war story set during WWII.
- In Nov 22, 1497, Vasco de Gama became the 1st European to sail around the Cape of Good Hope. Read a book with exploration as a theme (even space exploration).
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For now for 25 pts:
Read a book that main theme is one of reflection, nostalgia, or looking back at one's life.
Read a book that is about rebirth or transition.
Read a book about thriller or crime noir.
Read a Gothic book, modern or classic.
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Start Date: 11/01/2025
End Date: 11/30/2025
Total Pages Read:
Bonus Points:
Books Read:
1. The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2025 *PART READ* .11.2025 - pages.
2. The Literary Almanac: A Year of Seasonal Reading * PART READ* 01.11.2025 - 18 pages. ✔️
3. Coraline *READ* 02.11.2025 - 189 Pages. ✔️
4. Voice Like a Hyacinth - 353 pages.
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10 Pts:
- American humorist Will Rogers was born Nov 4, 1879. Read a humorous book.
- The UN Assembly adopted a resolution condemning South Africa's apartheid policies, Nov 6, 1962, Read a story set in South Africa.
- In Nov 23, 1859, outlaw Billy the Kid was born in New York City. Read a western.
25 Pts:
- Nov 1, 1848. The 1st medical school opened in Boston. Read a book with a medical theme (Fiction or Non-Fiction) 10 extra points if the Main character is a woman doctor / nurse.
- Dracula author Bram Stoker was born Nov 8, 1847. Read a story featuring a vampire. 10 extra points if the vampire is actually Dracula.
- Harvard College founder John Harvard was born Nov 26, 1607. Read a story set in a university.
Read a book that main theme is one of reflection, nostalgia, or looking back at one's life.
Read a book that is about rebirth or transition.
Read a book about thriller or crime noir.
Read a Gothic book, modern or classic.
50 Pts:
- Canada's 1st transcontinental railway was completed in British Columbia Nov 7, 1885. Read a story with a railway or train ride as a major theme.
- In Nov 20, 1945, the Nuremberg War Trials began. Read a war story set during WWII.
- In Nov 22, 1497, Vasco de Gama became the 1st European to sail around the Cape of Good Hope. Read a book with exploration as a theme (even space exploration).
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Start Date: 11/01/2025
End Date: 11/30/2025
Total Pages Read: 1344 pages
Bonus Points:
Books Read:
1. The Content Assignment by Holly Roth 144 pages, finished 1 Nov, 3.5 stars
2. The Girl With All the Gifts by M.R. Carey 407 pages, finished 1 Nov, 4,0 stars
3. Running Wild by J.G. Ballard, 87 pages, finished 4 Nov, 3.0 stars
4. The Testaments by Margaret Atwood 419 pages, finished 5 Nov, 4.0 stars
5. The Bone Yard by Jefferson Bass 287 pages, finished 6 Nov, 4.0 stars
10 Pts:
- American humorist Will Rogers was born Nov 4, 1879. Read a humorous book.
- The UN Assembly adopted a resolution condemning South Africa's apartheid policies, Nov 6, 1962, Read a story set in South Africa.
- In Nov 23, 1859, outlaw Billy the Kid was born in New York City. Read a western.
25 Pts:
- Nov 1, 1848. The 1st medical school opened in Boston. Read a book with a medical theme (Fiction or Non-Fiction) 10 extra points if the Main character is a woman doctor / nurse.
- Dracula author Bram Stoker was born Nov 8, 1847. Read a story featuring a vampire. 10 extra points if the vampire is actually Dracula.
- Harvard College founder John Harvard was born Nov 26, 1607. Read a story set in a university.
- Read a book that main theme is one of reflection, nostalgia, or looking back at one's life.
- Read a book that is about rebirth or transition.
- Read a book about thriller or crime noir.
- Read a Gothic book, modern or classic.
50 Pts:
- Canada's 1st transcontinental railway was completed in British Columbia Nov 7, 1885. Read a story with a railway or train ride as a major theme.
- In Nov 20, 1945, the Nuremberg War Trials began. Read a war story set during WWII.
- In Nov 22, 1497, Vasco de Gama became the 1st European to sail around the Cape of Good Hope. Read a book with exploration as a theme (even space exploration).
Mod
Start Date: 11/01/2025
End Date: 11/30/2025
Total Pages Read: 352
Bonus Points:
Books Read:
1. Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-Up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again 352
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n The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge NOVEMBER 2025Start Date: 11/01/2025
End Date: 11/30/2025
Total Pages Read: 695
Bonus Points: 50
Books Read:
1. Six Days in Bombay
2. Necessary Lies
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0 Pts:
- American humorist Will Rogers was born Nov 4, 1879. Read a humorous book.
- The UN Assembly adopted a resolution condemning South Africa's apartheid policies, Nov 6, 1962, Read a story set in South Africa.
- In Nov 23, 1859, outlaw Billy the Kid was born in New York City. Read a western.
25 Pts:
- Nov 1, 1848. The 1st medical school opened in Boston. Read a book with a medical theme (Fiction or Non-Fiction) 10 extra points if the Main character is a woman doctor / nurse.
- Dracula author Bram Stoker was born Nov 8, 1847. Read a story featuring a vampire. 10 extra points if the vampire is actually Dracula.
- Harvard College founder John Harvard was born Nov 26, 1607. Read a story set in a university.
- Read a book that main theme is one of reflection, nostalgia, or looking back at one's life.
- Read a book that is about rebirth or transition.
- Read a book about thriller or crime noir.
- Read a Gothic book, modern or classic.
0 Pts:
- Canada's 1st transcontinental railway was completed in British Columbia Nov 7, 1885. Read a story with a railway or train ride as a major theme.
- In Nov 20, 1945, the Nuremberg War Trials began. Read a war story set during WWII.
- In Nov 22, 1497, Vasco de Gama became the 1st European to sail around the Cape of Good Hope. Read a book with exploration as a theme (even space exploration).
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On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge NOVEMBER 2025Start Date: 11/01/2025
End Date: 11/30/2025
Total Pages Read:
Bonus Points:
Books Read:
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10 Pts:
- American humorist Will Rogers was born Nov 4, 1879. Read a humorous book.
- The UN Assembly adopted a resolution condemning South Africa's apartheid policies, Nov 6, 1962, Read a story set in South Africa.
- In Nov 23, 1859, outlaw Billy the Kid was born in New York City. Read a western.
25 Pts:
- Nov 1, 1848. The 1st medical school opened in Boston. Read a book with a medical theme (Fiction or Non-Fiction) 10 extra points if the Main character is a woman doctor / nurse.
- Dracula author Bram Stoker was born Nov 8, 1847. Read a story featuring a vampire. 10 extra points if the vampire is actually Dracula.
- Harvard College founder John Harvard was born Nov 26, 1607. Read a story set in a university.
- Read a book that main theme is one of reflection, nostalgia, or looking back at one's life.
- Read a book that is about rebirth or transition.
- Read a book about thriller or crime noir.
- Read a Gothic book, modern or classic.
50 Pts:
- Canada's 1st transcontinental railway was completed in British Columbia Nov 7, 1885. Read a story with a railway or train ride as a major theme.
- In Nov 20, 1945, the Nuremberg War Trials began. Read a war story set during WWII.
- In Nov 22, 1497, Vasco de Gama became the 1st European to sail around the Cape of Good Hope. Read a book with exploration as a theme (even space exploration).
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge NOVEMBER 2025Start Date: 11/01/2025
End Date: 11/30/2025
Total Pages Read:
Bonus Points:
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On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge NOVEMBER 2025Start Date: 11/01/2025
End Date: 11/30/2025
Total Pages Read:
Bonus Points:
Books Read:
1. Black Rabbit Hall
2.Perestroika in Paris
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10 Pts:
- American humorist Will Rogers was born Nov 4, 1879. Read a humorous book.
- The UN Assembly adopted a resolution condemning South Africa's apartheid policies, Nov 6, 1962, Read a story set in South Africa.
- In Nov 23, 1859, outlaw Billy the Kid was born in New York City. Read a western.
25 Pts:
- Nov 1, 1848. The 1st medical school opened in Boston. Read a book with a medical theme (Fiction or Non-Fiction) 10 extra points if the Main character is a woman doctor / nurse.
- Dracula author Bram Stoker was born Nov 8, 1847. Read a story featuring a vampire. 10 extra points if the vampire is actually Dracula.
- Harvard College founder John Harvard was born Nov 26, 1607. Read a story set in a university.
Read a book that main theme is one of reflection, nostalgia, or looking back at one's life.
Read a book that is about rebirth or transition.
Read a book about thriller or crime noir.
Read a Gothic book, modern or classic.
50 Pts:
- Canada's 1st transcontinental railway was completed in British Columbia Nov 7, 1885. Read a story with a railway or train ride as a major theme.
- In Nov 20, 1945, the Nuremberg War Trials began. Read a war story set during WWII.
- In Nov 22, 1497, Vasco de Gama became the 1st European to sail around the Cape of Good Hope. Read a book with exploration as a theme (even space exploration).
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Books mentioned in this topic
Perestroika in Paris (other topics)Black Rabbit Hall (other topics)
The Bone Yard (other topics)
Necessary Lies (other topics)
The Testaments (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Jefferson Bass (other topics)Margaret Atwood (other topics)
J.G. Ballard (other topics)
Holly Roth (other topics)
M.R. Carey (other topics)
2024 & 2025 Winners and the months they got to pick topics & won.
February 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Jan - December 2024)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Lauri - December 2024)
March 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Eileen - January 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Alissa - January 2025)
April 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Bill - February 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Sherri - February 2025)
May 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Jess - March 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Joann (back up supplied by Tonya) - March 2025)
June 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Tawallah - April 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Ruth - April 2025)
July 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Tonya - May 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Anne - May 2025)
August 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Lindsey - June 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Vikki - June 2025)
September 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Kristin - July 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Jan - July 2025)
October 2025
Bonus Round Creator (Most Bonus Points - Eileen - Aug 2025)
Bonus Round Creator ( Most Pages Read - Lauri - Aug 2025)
Purpose:
The purpose of this thread is to find out how many pages we can read and how many bonus points we can amass for the month. The winners of both get to choose the topics for the month after the following one.
Rules:
- If you want to participate, copy the template below and post a new comment. You can do this now or anytime before the challenge ends on 11/30/2025, midnight in what ever time zone you are in. Totals will be calculated on 12/01/2025.
- When you finish reading, go back to your original comment and update it with the number of pages, book link, date read, and your new pages/bonus totals. THIS MUST BE DONE IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED AS A WINNER.
- Any book counts as long as you read it during the month, book club selections or not, add it! Audiobooks also count, just use the page numbers from the most popular hardback/paperback edition.
- Started but DNF (Did Not Finish) a book, add it but only add the number of pages you actually read within the month and comment that you did so. If you started a book in January for example and finished it in February, post the number of pages you read in February and please indicate this.
- Please be sure to type in the areas provided in the template your total number of pages read and bonus points that you have achieved. If your totals are not added up on your template by the end of the month, then I will not be aware of the full total and you will be counted on what I see on the 2nd of the following month.
Participating Members:
Once you comment with your template, I will add you to the list of Participating Members. It will show your totals and what message you are. The totals will be added up at the start of the following month. Please only post one template per participant.
The Winners:
There will be two winners, one for the most pages read during the month, and one for the most bonus points obtained. Please note that you can only win once during a 6 month period for either the most pages or the most bonus points. If you are the participant with the highest number of pages or bonus points, and have already won in the previous 6 month period, then the person with the next highest pages/bonus points will be selected as the winner for the month. Winners will be announced once the totals have been posted and calculated. Winners will be notified via message and given instructions for their bonus round selections.
Template:
(Copy and paste the template in a new comment below if you wish to participate.)
On The Same Page Monthly Reading Challenge NOVEMBER 2025
Start Date: 11/01/2025
End Date: 11/30/2025
Total Pages Read:
Bonus Points:
Books Read:
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