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All Things Autumn Challenge

Open ended on the number count. I want to discover how many books I can read are relating to autumn. Even if I have to peek at Autumn’s bookshelves.
Duration: September 23-December 21, 2011




3/X
1. ✔ it’s autumn, it’s about witches (good & bad), & they attend a Halloween Party
Ceremony in Death, by J.D. Robb ★★★★★ OD audio 9/25
2. from Autumn's bookshelf; cover is golden like autumn -- and Autumn! :o)
The Help, by Kathryn Stockett (PB & OD audio)
3. ✔ written by one of Autumn's favorite authors
The Peach Keeper, by Sarah Addison Allen ★★★★✩ library CD to iPod 10/19
4. one of Autumn's favorite author's; one Autumn hasn't read yet
Love Come to Me, by Lisa Kleypas (PB)
5. a book Autumn rated a five-star read; the start of one of Autumn's favorite series
Slave to Sensation, by Nalini Singh (PB)
6. ✔ setting & cover Autumn
Heartstrings and Diamond Rings, by Jane Graves ★★★★✩ PB 10/16







September 23rd to December 21st
1/?
1. Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue by S. Laurens (published in Sept.) - 9/30
2. A Werewolf in Manhattan by V. L. Thompson (all about werewolves) - Currently Reading


Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004...
Nook - http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/thirt...
Sony - http://ebookstore.sony.com/ebook/aaro...


So far it's not free on Nook or Sony, but that could change.

September 23rd to December 21st
2/?
1. Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue by S. Laurens (published in Sept.) - 9/30
2. A Werewolf in Manhattan by V. L. Thompson (all about werewolves) - 10/23

Reading List:
The Chase On TBR and Red Dress on Cover (I started this and will finish it but right now the Heroine is annoying me so I'm reading something else)
Lessons in French On TBR and small Pink Cloud on cover
In The Arms Of A Marquess On TBR, Printed in September and Pink Cover also a K.I.S.S. and Teal Book http://www.avonromance.com/kissandteal/
Cloudy With A Chance Of Marriage On TBR and Published in May (Autumn Month in Australia)
The Orchid Affair On TBR, Pink Orchids on cover and the Series is called Pink Carnation
The Mischief of the Mistletoe On TBR, Printed in November and has Red on Cover
Scandalous Desires Releases in October and will be moved from Definitely to TBR
Enchanting Pleasures On TBR and Pink Cover
It Happened One Season On TBR and Pink Lettering on Cover
Temptation and Surrender On TBR, has Red Cover and is on one of Autumn's Shelves
Midnight Kiss On TBR and Pink on Cover
The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie On TBR and Red Dress on Cover
Completed Reads:




September 23rd to December 21st
2/?
1. Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue by S. Laurens (published in Sept.) - 9/30
2. A Werewolf in Manhattan by V. L. Thompson (werewolves) - 10/23
3. The Deed by L. Sands (the cover is red) - Currently Reading

This fall I'm going to put a big dent in my ridiculous tbr list. Any book I currently own or have already preordered will count.
13/15 Complete
1. Heart Strings and Diamond Rings*- read 9/25
2. The Secret Mistress- read 9/26
3. To Catch an Heiress*- read 10/2
4. The Heart of a Killer*- read 10/3
5. Love's Charade*- read 10/4
6. Belong to Me*- read 10/7
7. Double Shot*- read 10/10
8. When he was wicked- read 10/11
9. French Quarter- read 10/16
10. Midsummer Night's Sin*- read 10/21
11.Irish Lady
12. Shot in the Dark*- read 10/24
13. Strip Search- read 10/18
14. In Pursuit of Eliza Cynster
15. Revenge at Bella Terra- read 10/19
* = books that take place in autumn, have autumn covers or colors, published in autumn.













message 162:
by
Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny
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Duration: September 23-December 21, 2011
Goal: Read 20 or more books with aspects that relate in any way to the season of autumn, including words in the title, taking place in autumn, or character names. Even if the color suggests autumn, or they involve autumnal events.
Update: 10/26
Completed: 5/20
1. The Boss's Inexperienced Secretary by Helen Brooks (part of book takes place in the autumn) 9/25
2. Zero Sight by B. Justin Shier (part of book takes place in the autumn) 10/8
3. Ghost Road Blues by Jonathan Maberry 10/18
4.Foundling by DM Cornish (book takes place during the autumn) 10/26
5.Dark Gods by T.E.D. Klein (some of the stories take place in the autumn) 10/26

Reading List:
Lessons in French On TBR and small Pink Cloud on cover
In The Arms Of A Marquess On TBR, Printed in September and Pink Cover also a K.I.S.S. and Teal Book http://www.avonromance.com/kissandteal/
Cloudy With A Chance Of Marriage On TBR and Published in May (Autumn Month in Australia)
The Orchid Affair On TBR, Pink Orchids on cover and the Series is called Pink Carnation
The Mischief of the Mistletoe On TBR, Printed in November and has Red on Cover
Scandalous Desires Releases in October and will be moved from Definitely to TBR
Enchanting Pleasures On TBR and Pink Cover
It Happened One Season On TBR and Pink Lettering on Cover
Temptation and Surrender On TBR, has Red Cover and is on one of Autumn's Shelves
Midnight Kiss On TBR and Pink on Cover
The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie On TBR and Red Dress on Cover
Completed Reads:





9/40
1. Envy - (published in September) - Done!!
2. Three Days, Two Nights - (received 1st day of Autumn) - Done
3. Lost in Bliss - (Cover looks Autumesque) - Done
4. The Gladiator's Master - (Published in September) - Done
5. Pride & Passion - (Published in November) - Done
6. Fine Cooking Comfort Food: 200 Delicious Recipes for Soul-Warming Meals (Soup and stew and comfort food recipes remind me of Autumn) - Done!!!
7. Lord of the Abyss (publication in November) Done!!!
8. The Kitchen Counter Cooking School: How a Few Simple Lessons Transformed Nine Culinary Novices into Fearless Home Cooks (More comfy cooking) - Done
9. SEAL of my Dreams: An Anthology - Done!!!!









September 23rd to December 21st
3/?
1. Viscount Breckenridge to the Rescue by S. Laurens (published in Sept.) - 9/30
2. A Werewolf in Manhattan by V. L. Thompson (werewolves) - 10/23
3. The Deed by L. Sands (the cover is red) - 10/27

All Things Fall/Autumn Challenge
September 23 - December 21, 2011
10/20
All books are on my TBR as of start of this challenge
I will read at least 10 from each list below:
A. Copyright is Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec
√ 1. Die For Me (book #7) by Karen Rose *9.01.07* - 10.04
√ 2. Promise Canyon by Robyn Carr *12.21.10 - 9.25
3.Shadow Dance by Julie Garwood *12.26.06
√ 4. The Reckless Bride by Stephanie Laurens *10.15.10 - 10.27
5. Crave by J.R. Ward *10.05.10
6. The Brutal Telling by Louise Penny *9.22.09
7. Grave Peril by Jim Butcher *9.01.01
8. Seduction is Forever by Jenna Petersen *9.25.07
9. The Enchantment by Kristin Hannah *11.22.94
√ 10. And One Rode West by Heather Graham *10.01.92* - 10.17
11. All I Ever Needed by Jo Goodman *10.01.03
12. The Devil to Pay by Liz Carlyle *12.28.04
√ 13. Wild Heart by Lori Brighton *11.01.09 - 10.26
14. Hardly a Husband by Rebecca Hagan Lee *9.05.04
15. The Private World of Georgette Heyer by Jane Aiken Hodge *9.06.84
B. Added to my TBR in Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec
√ 1. Children of the Storm by Elizabeth Peters - 11.08
√ 2. Guardian of the Horizon by Elizabeth Peters - 10.16
√ 3. Burning Up by Angela Knight et al - 9.26
4. Without Rainbows by Virginia Hart
√ 5. A Wanted Man by Linda Lael Miller - 9.24
6. Blue Skies by Catherine Anderson
7. Sun Kissed by Catherine Anderson
√ 8. Frederica by Georgette Heyer - 10.01
9. A Letter of Mary by Laurie King
10.The Bone Collector by Jeffery Deaver
11. The Coffin Dancer by Jeffery Deaver
12. Waking Nightmare by Kylie Brant
13. Sweet Release by Pamela Clare
14. A Love So Strong by Arlene James
15. The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss


All Things Autumn Challenge
Duration - September 23rd through December 21st, 2011
My excuse for getting hauls of books is because "they are on sale";how could i not take advantage of it??. Well,In This challenge, im allowed to only read books that i got ON SALE or by GIFT CARD ONLY. ^_^ i need to see how savvy i am when it comes to dealing with my weakness...
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LK All Things Autumn (Sept. 23- Dec. 21)
This fall I'm going to put a big dent in my ridiculous tbr list. Any book I currently own or have already preordered will count.
15/15 Complete
1. Heart Strings and Diamond Rings*- read 9/25
2. The Secret Mistress- read 9/26
3. To Catch an Heiress*- read 10/2
4. The Heart of a Killer*- read 10/3
5. Love's Charade*- read 10/4
6. Belong to Me*- read 10/7
7. Double Shot*- read 10/10
8. When he was wicked- read 10/11
9. French Quarter- read 10/16
10. Midsummer Night's Sin*- read 10/21
11. Because of You*- read 11/2
12. Shot in the Dark*- read 10/24
13. Strip Search- read 10/18
14. In Pursuit of Eliza Cynster*- read 10/28
15. Revenge at Bella Terra- read 10/19
* = books that take place in autumn, have autumn covers or colors, published in autumn.















message 173:
by
Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny
(last edited Nov 03, 2011 08:45AM)
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Duration: September 23-December 21, 2011
Goal: Read 20 or more books with aspects that relate in any way to the season of autumn, including words in the title, taking place in autumn, or character names. Even if the color suggests autumn, or they involve autumnal events.
Update: 11/3
Completed: 7/20
1. The Boss's Inexperienced Secretary by Helen Brooks (part of book takes place in the autumn) 9/25
2. Zero Sight by B. Justin Shier (part of book takes place in the autumn) 10/8
3. Ghost Road Blues by Jonathan Maberry 10/18
4.Foundling by DM Cornish (book takes place during the autumn) 10/26
5.Dark Gods by T.E.D. Klein (some of the stories take place in the autumn) 10/26
6.The House at Tyneford: A Novel by (the book takes place over a couple of years with the passing of all the seasons, including autumn) Natasha Solomons 10/29
7.The Cry of the Icemark by Stuart Hill (the book takes place over a year with the passing of all the seasons, including autumn) 11/2
message 175:
by
Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny
(new)

19/40
1. Envy - (published in September) - Done!!
2. Three Days, Two Nights - (received 1st day of Autumn) - Done
3. Lost in Bliss - (Cover looks Autumesque) - Done
4. The Gladiator's Master - (Published in September) - Done
5. Pride & Passion - (Published in November) - Done
6. Fine Cooking Comfort Food: 200 Delicious Recipes for Soul-Warming Meals (Soup and stew and comfort food recipes remind me of Autumn) - Done!!!
7. Lord of the Abyss (publication in November) Done!!!
8. The Kitchen Counter Cooking School: How a Few Simple Lessons Transformed Nine Culinary Novices into Fearless Home Cooks (More comfy cooking) - Done
9. SEAL of my Dreams: An Anthology - Done!!!!
10. Surrender to Me- Done!!!
11. Belong To Me- Done!!!
12. Wicked to Love- Done!!!
13. Cut & Run- Done!!!
14. Sticks & Stones- Done!!!
15. Fish & Chips- Done!!!
16. Divide & Conquer- Done!!!
17. Dirty Thirty- Done!!!
18. South Beach- Done!!!
19. Deadly Descent- Done!!!



















Forever Amber - Amber the golden color of Autumn
Where Dreams Begin-yellow cover
Halfway to the Grave-Halloween-ish, dark but fun!
will add more as the season progresses!



and plan to read....





All Things Fall/Autumn Challenge
September 23 - December 21, 2011
13/20
All books are on my TBR as of start of this challenge
I will read at least 10 from each list below:
A. Copyright is Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec
√ 1. Die For Me (book #7) by Karen Rose *9.01.07* - 10.04
√ 2. Promise Canyon by Robyn Carr *12.21.10 - 9.25
√ 3.Shadow Dance by Julie Garwood *12.26.06 - 11.02
√ 4. The Reckless Bride by Stephanie Laurens *10.15.10 - 10.27
5. Crave by J.R. Ward *10.05.10
6. The Brutal Telling by Louise Penny *9.22.09
7. Grave Peril by Jim Butcher *9.01.01
8. Seduction is Forever by Jenna Petersen *9.25.07
9. The Enchantment by Kristin Hannah *11.22.94
√ 10. And One Rode West by Heather Graham *10.01.92* - 10.17
11. All I Ever Needed by Jo Goodman *10.01.03
12. The Devil to Pay by Liz Carlyle *12.28.04
√ 13. Wild Heart by Lori Brighton *11.01.09 - 10.26
14. Hardly a Husband by Rebecca Hagan Lee *9.05.04
15. The Private World of Georgette Heyer by Jane Aiken Hodge *9.06.84
B. Added to my TBR in Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec
√ 1. Children of the Storm by Elizabeth Peters - 11.08
√ 2. Guardian of the Horizon by Elizabeth Peters - 10.16
√ 3. Burning Up by Angela Knight et al - 9.26
√ 4. Without Rainbows by Virginia Hart - 10.28
√ 5. A Wanted Man by Linda Lael Miller - 9.24
6. Blue Skies by Catherine Anderson
7. Sun Kissed by Catherine Anderson
√ 8. Frederica by Georgette Heyer - 10.01
√ 9. A Letter of Mary by Laurie King - 11.02
10. The Bone Collector by Jeffery Deaver
11. The Coffin Dancer by Jeffery Deaver
12. Waking Nightmare by Kylie Brant
13. Sweet Release by Pamela Clare
14. A Love So Strong by Arlene James
15. The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss

I truly am loving this challenge thing....already decided to take December off from challenges but am gonna look at November one! How does one add to the favorite books list? Fifty Shades Darker would be a nomination from me....

I'm planning to read Fifty very soon.

20/40
1. Envy - (published in September) - Done!!
2. Three Days, Two Nights - (received 1st day of Autumn) - Done
3. Lost in Bliss - (Cover looks Autumesque) - Done
4. The Gladiator's Master - (Published in September) - Done
5. Pride & Passion - (Published in November) - Done
6. Fine Cooking Comfort Food: 200 Delicious Recipes for Soul-Warming Meals (Soup and stew and comfort food recipes remind me of Autumn) - Done!!!
7. Lord of the Abyss (publication in November) Done!!!
8. The Kitchen Counter Cooking School: How a Few Simple Lessons Transformed Nine Culinary Novices into Fearless Home Cooks (More comfy cooking) - Done
9. SEAL of my Dreams: An Anthology - Done!!!!
10. Surrender to Me- Done!!!
11. Belong To Me- Done!!!
12. Wicked to Love- Done!!!
13. Cut & Run- Done!!!
14. Sticks & Stones- Done!!!
15. Fish & Chips- Done!!!
16. Divide & Conquer- Done!!!
17. Dirty Thirty- Done!!!
18. South Beach- Done!!!
19. Deadly Descent- Done!!!
20. Don't Mess with Texas- Done!!!!
21. The Highest Stakes - Currently reading
22. Fortune's Son
23. Mardi Gras
24. Fifty Shades of Grey
25. Fifty Shades Darker -
26. Kelsey's Song - Currently Reading


























ps: Were they good??? xoxoxox




21/40
1. Envy - (published in September) - Done!!
2. Three Days, Two Nights - (received 1st day of Autumn) - Done
3. Lost in Bliss - (Cover looks Autumesque) - Done
4. The Gladiator's Master - (Published in September) - Done
5. Pride & Passion - (Published in November) - Done
6. Fine Cooking Comfort Food: 200 Delicious Recipes for Soul-Warming Meals (Soup and stew and comfort food recipes remind me of Autumn) - Done!!!
7. Lord of the Abyss (publication in November) Done!!!
8. The Kitchen Counter Cooking School: How a Few Simple Lessons Transformed Nine Culinary Novices into Fearless Home Cooks (More comfy cooking) - Done
9. SEAL of my Dreams: An Anthology - Done!!!!
10. Surrender to Me- Done!!!
11. Belong To Me- Done!!!
12. Wicked to Love- Done!!!
13. Cut & Run- Done!!!
14. Sticks & Stones- Done!!!
15. Fish & Chips- Done!!!
16. Divide & Conquer- Done!!!
17. Dirty Thirty- Done!!!
18. South Beach- Done!!!
19. Deadly Descent- Done!!!
20. Don't Mess with Texas- Done!!!!
21. The Highest Stakes - Currently reading
22. Fortune's Son
23. Mardi Gras - Done!!
24. Fifty Shades of Grey
25. Fifty Shades Darker -
26. Kelsey's Song - Currently Reading
27. Lynda's Lace - Currently Reading




























I was actually wondering that when I saw the title. I have only read book 1 in the HitC series so far. I plan on having some of them count for the all things winter. I finally made up my mind there, so many choices. :)


"books I have read from 9/1/2011 to 11/7/11"
and see if it pops with a list of all the books I have read from those months.. does that clarify things?? and can it be done?

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All Things Fall/Autumn Challenge
September 23 - December 21, 2011
8/20
All books are on my TBR as of start of this challenge
I will read at least 10 from each list below:
A. Copyright is Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec
√ 1. Die For Me (book #7) by Karen Rose *9.01.07* - 10.04
√ 2. Promise Canyon by Robyn Carr *12.21.10 - 9.25
3.Shadow Dance by Julie Garwood *12.26.06
4. The Reckless Bride by Stephanie Laurens *10.15.10
5. Crave by J.R. Ward *10.05.10
6. The Brutal Telling by Louise Penny *9.22.09
7. Grave Peril by Jim Butcher *9.01.01
8. Seduction is Forever by Jenna Petersen *9.25.07
9. The Enchantment by Kristin Hannah *11.22.94
√ 10. And One Rode West by Heather Graham *10.01.92* - 10.17
11. All I Ever Needed by Jo Goodman *10.01.03
12. The Devil to Pay by Liz Carlyle *12.28.04
13. Wild Heart by Lori Brighton *11.01.09
14. Hardly a Husband by Rebecca Hagan Lee *9.05.04
15. The Private World of Georgette Heyer by Jane Aiken Hodge *9.06.84
B. Added to my TBR in Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec
√ 1. Children of the Storm by Elizabeth Peters - 11.08
√ 2. Guardian of the Horizon by Elizabeth Peters - 10.16
√ 3. Burning Up by Angela Knight et al - 9.26
4. Without Rainbows by Virginia Hart
√ 5. A Wanted Man by Linda Lael Miller - 9.24
6. Blue Skies by Catherine Anderson
7. Sun Kissed by Catherine Anderson
√ 8. Frederica by Georgette Heyer - 10.01
9. A Letter of Mary by Laurie King
10.The Bone Collector by Jeffery Deaver
11. The Coffin Dancer by Jeffery Deaver
12. Waking Nightmare by Kylie Brant
13. Sweet Release by Pamela Clare
14. A Love So Strong by Arlene James
15. The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss