2011 October Monthly Challenge ~ Participant's Thread

[Penney]

It's time for October's Monthly Challenge! This Thread is where we post our official lists and update our progress.

A big THANK YOU to those who contribute to the Suggestions Thread! The monthly input is invaluable and greatly appreciated.

1. "O" is for October: Read a book which title or author's name (first or last) starts with "O".

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an October birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose "day" falls on the same "day" as yours. If no one has the same day, chose someone with the closest day to yours. October Birthday List

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Utah

4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Read a book that is Chick-lit or Women's Fiction, a book with a character dealing with cancer or a book with a strong female lead ("strong" can encompass physical, mental and/or emotional strength) *A virtual high-five for a book with a pink cover.

5. Reading Group Month: Read a book with at least one other person. It could be a fellow GR friend (i.e. Buddy Read), an outside book club or just a friend.

6. National Grouch Day: Read a book with a "surly" or "difficult" character.

7. First Day of Autumn: Read a book set in the Fall, with the word 'Autumn' in the title or with at least 2 Autumn colors on the cover (red, orange, yellow, green, or brown)

8. World Food Day: Read a book that is set in the food industry, a book with a character that works is the food industry or a book with food on the cover.

9. Happy Halloween!: Read a book with a character, or subject matter, that is also a typical, old-fashioned Halloween costume (witch, ghost, vamp, princess, fairy, cowboy, firefighter etc, etc...). Please post your costume of choice.

10. Reader's Choice: Read a book, any book. The decision is all yours.

Challenge Duration: October 1 – October 31, 2011

You can choose 3 , 5 , 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, books availability and/or time commitment.

When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s. Please repost your progress as it helps when consolidating.

Happy Reading Everyone!

Suggestions Thread

[Hayley]

Yaay I'm in :)

[Bookchaser]

October Monthly Challenge 2011

0/?? Completed

01. "O" is for October: Read a book in which the title or author's first or last name starts with "O".
Only Mine by Susan Mallery
OR
An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn
OR
Heart Search by Robin D. Owens
02. Happy Birthday: (Oct 5) - Happy Birthday Jenny!
The Inn At Eagle Point by Sherryl Woods
03. Geography: Read a book in which the author, character or setting is from Utah.
Whispers through Time by Sherry Lewis
04. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Read a book that is chick lit or women's fiction, a book with a character dealing with cancer or a book with a strong female lead.
The House on Olive Street by Robyn Carr
OR
Deep in the Valley by Robyn Carr
05. Reading Group Month: Read a book with at least one other person.
The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt
06. National Grouch Day: Read a book with a "surly" or "difficult" character.
The Viper by Monica McCarty
07. First Day of Autumn: Read a book set in the Fall, with the word "Autumn" in the title or with at least 2 Autumn colors on the cover (red, orange, yellow, green or brown).
Sexiest Man Alive by Diana Holquist
OR
Just in Time by Marilyn Campbell
08. World Food Day: Read a book that is set in the food industry, a book with a character that works in the food industry or a book with food on the cover.
Sweet Talk by Susan Mallery
09. Happy Halloween!: Read a book with a character, or subject matter, that is also a typical, old fashioned Halloween costume (witch, ghost, vampire, princess, fairy, cowboy, firefighter, etc).
Morgan (Buckhorn Brothers, #2) by Lori Foster (sheriff)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book you wish.
Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs

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[~Melissa~]

RRRC October Monthly Challenge ~ Completed 6 total 10/24/11

Oct 1-31st

1. "O" is for October: Read a book which title or starts with "O". Out of Mind Stella Cameron 10/24/11 rated 3♥

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an October birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf
Happy Birthday Carolyn F ~ Pack Challenge Shelley Laurenston done 10/8 rated 5♥


5. Reading Group Month: Read a book with at least one other person. (Buddy Read - doing with another GR group) Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children 10/16/11 rated 2/5♥

6. National Grouch Day: Read a book with a "surly" or "difficult" character. Lover Unbound J R Ward ~ completed 10/1/11 rated 4/5♥

7. First Day of Autumn: Autumn colors on the cover (red, orange, yellow, green, or brown) Succubus on Top 10/20/11 rated 4/5 ♥

8. World Food Day: Read a book with a character that works is the food industry. Too Hot to Touch Louisa Edwards done 10/10 rated 4/5 ♥

[Caroline]

I've never done this challenge before & would love to take part please:-) x x

[Pam]

I'm in....I will post my books later!
6/6...............I AM FINISHED!!!!

1. O is for October...skip

2.Happy Birthday... (Oct 1)ME..MORNING COMES SOFTLY by Debbie Macomber

3.Geography...Utah-Skip

4.Breast Cancer Awareness...Pink Cover...HEARTLESS by Mary Balogh

5.Buddy Read.....THE RAVEN PRINCE by Elizabeth Hoyt

6.Grouchy lead character...skip

7.First Day of Autumn...read a book with Autumn in title or a book with fall colors on the cover....FOUL PLAY by Janet Evanovich

8.Food...skip

9.Dressed like a traditional Halloween costume....THE RETURN OF BLACK DOUGLAS by Elaine Coffman

10.Readers Choice... THE GRAND FINALE by Janet Evanovich

[Penney]

Caroline wrote: "I've never done this challenge before & would love to take part please:-) x x"

Welcome Caroline! If you have any questions, pop on over to the Suggestions Thread

[Penney]

October Monthly Challenge 2011
Duration: Oct 1 ~ Oct 30
0/10 Read

1. O is for...: One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost
2. Happy Birthday Auntee! Edge of Sight by Roxanne St. Claire
3. From the land of Salty Lakes: Good Girls Don't by Victoria Dahl
4. Pink = Strength: Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah MacLean
5. Read it With Me...Please: Dead Silence by Brenda Novak
6. You Big Grouch!: The Angel and the Prince by Laurel O'Donnell
7. Legends of the Fall: Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon
8. Food Makes the World Go 'Round: The Lost Recipe for Happiness by Barbara O'Neal
9. Dressed Like a Vamp: Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells
10. It's My Party: TBD

[Lauren]

I'm in. I will post as I go.

Complete: 4/8

1. O is for...:Out of Body by Stella Cameron - Done: Oct 9
2. Happy Birthday Corrupt Angel: Down River by Karen Harper
3. Strong female: Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian - - Done: Oct 5
4. Buddy Read: Storm's Heart by Thea Harrison
5. Grouchy Guy: Hunger Untamed by Pamela Palmer - Done: Oct 8
6. Autumn Colors: Don't Tell by Karen Rose - Done: Oct 11
7. Halloween: Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost
8. Reader's Choice:Running Scared by Shannon K. Butcher - Done: Oct 13

[Lindy-Lane]

Going for at least 5 reads this month. I'll post as I read along.

5/5 READ; UPDATED 10.30.11
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!

(#2 Happy Birthday to Anna!)...I read An Echo in the Darkness byFrancine Rivers(10.27)

(#5 Reading Group Month...read this book with my outside book club "Reading Between the Wines"):
I read Left Neglected by Lisa Genova (10.23)


(#7 First Day of Autumn...read a book with autumn colors on the cover):
I read Home Improvement: Undead Edition by Charlaine Harris


(#9 Happy Halloween: read a book with a character that is also a typical, old-fashioned Halloween costume):
I read (Doctor costume) The Student Body by J.S. Borthwick(10.13)

(#10 Reader's Choice):
I read The Copper Beech by Maeve Binchy (10.2)

[Lacy]

I'm in! I'm not sure how many yet and I will post my list later. Is anyone interested in reading by Elizabeth Kostova with me for #5? I'm starting it on October 1st, so let me know if your interested!

[Kim]

I'm in! I will post as I go.

ETA: I am planning to do 5 books for now.

[Barbara ★]

READ: 0/10

1. Starts with O: The Missing Ink - Karen Olsen
2. B-Day -Carolyn F: Bayou Moon - Ilona Andrews
3. Geography- Utah: Thunderhead - Douglas Preston/Lincoln Child
4. Breast Cancer Awareness: Succubus Revealed Richelle Mead
5. Reading Group: Covet - J.R. Ward
6. National Grouch Day: TBD
7. First day of Autumn: Captured by the Highlander - Julianne Maclean
8. World Food DAY: One Hex of a Wedding - Yasmine Galenorn
9. Happy Halloween: X-Rated Bloodsuckers - Mario Aceveco
10. Choice: Havemercy - Jaida Jones

[KarenF]

I think I'm in for all 10. Here's the theory.

0/10 Read

O is for October: One Good Knight by Mercedes Lackey
Happy B-Day Shirley! The Deception of the Emerald Ring by Lauren Willig
Utah: A Little Bit Wild by Victoria Dahl
Breast Cancer Awareness: Bring On The Night by Jeri Smith-Ready
Reading Group Day: Storm's Heart by Thea Harrison (Group Read in another Goodreads Group)
National Grouch Day: Ill Wind by Nevada Barr
First Day of Autumn: The Darkest Surrender by Gena Showalter
World Food Day: The Diva Takes the Cake by Krista Davis
Happy Halloween: A Charmed Death by Madelyn Alt
My Choice: TBD

[Charlotte (Buried in Books)]

I'm in for 3 this month. Will post list later.

[Penney]

Lacy wrote: "I'm in! I'm not sure how many yet and I will post my list later. Is anyone interested in reading by Elizabeth Kostova with me for #5? I'm starting it on October 1..."


Thanks Lacy, this is exactly what I'd hoped people would do. Would you mind reposting this on the suggestions thread?

[Caroline]

Penney wrote: "Caroline wrote: "I've never done this challenge before & would love to take part please:-) x x"

Welcome Caroline! If you have any questions, pop on over to the Suggestions Thread"

Thanks Penney x x

[~Leslie~]

I'm in and will post later with my picks.

[Lacy]

Penney wrote: "Lacy wrote: "I'm in! I'm not sure how many yet and I will post my list later. Is anyone interested in reading by Elizabeth Kostova with me for #5? I'm starting it..."

Sure thang, Penny!

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Yay!!!!! Count me in for 5 Penney :)

[Lili]

October Monthly Challenge 2011
Duration: Oct 1 - Oct 30
09/03 Read

1. "O" is for October - Olivia Cunning. Backstage Pass 10/17**
2. Happy B-day Carolyn F! - To Taste Temptation by Elizabeth Hoyt 10/30***

3. Geography - Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Utah

4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Succubus on Top by Richelle Mead 10/13***
5. Reading Group Month - Archangel's Blade by Nalini Singh 10/22****
6. National Grouch Day - Gage. Blood Brothers by Nora Roberts 10/04****
7. First Day of Autumn - Dark Embers by Tessa Adams 10/09***
8. World Food Day - Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie 10/23****
9. Happy Halloween! - Ghosts!. The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong 10/08**
10. Reader's Choice - Once a Princess by Johanna Lindsey 10/18****

[Erin]

I'm in. A tentative list.

RRRC October 2011 Reading Challenge

Read: 0/10

1. O for October: One of Our Thursdays Is Missing by Jasper Fforde
2. Happy Birthday Kelli: The Immortal Hunter (Rogue Hunter, #2) or The Reluctant Vampire by Lynsay Sands
3. Geography - Utah: Midnight Kiss by Victoria Dahl
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh
5. Reading Group Month: Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews
6. National Grouch Day: Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison
7. First Day of Autumn: Dark Predator by Christine Feehan
8. World Food Day:
9. Happy Halloween: Eternity in Death by J.D. Robb (Vampires)
10. Reader's Choice Eternal Hunter by Cynthia Eden

[FlibBityFLooB]

I'm in again :)

1. O Title/Author - Out of My Mind by Rhodes
2. Happy Bday (D.G.)- Hot Head by Suede
3. Utah Author- Talk Me Down by Dahl
4. Chick-Lit - Friday Night Cocktails by Rushby
5. Read with Friends - Slow Ride by McCarthy
6. Surly/Difficult Character - Mr. Impossible by Chase
7. Autumn Colors- Trust Me by Erno
8. Food - Can't Stand The Heat by Edwards
9. Halloween - Much Ado About Vampires by MacAlister
10. My Choice - Shadowflame by Sylvan

[~Leslie~]

I did 5 last month, so this month I will step it up and read 8.

1. "O" is for October: One True Love

2. Happy Birthday!: Happy Birthday Bridget! My birthday is October 14th as well. Lord of Shadows

4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Divorced, Desperate and Delicious

6. National Grouch Day: The Viper

7. First Day of Autumn:.The Secret History of Elizabeth Tudor, Vampire Slayer

8. World Food Day: Wicked Appetite

9. Happy Halloween!:Vampires!! Halfway to the Grave

10. Reader's Choice: A Crimson Warning

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

I'm in, and plan on reading all 10. I'll post a tentative list later.

[MountainKat, Moderator]

I'm in! I'm only going to commit to five this month, but may change that (either up or down) depending on how my schedule falls into place. I will post as I go!

[Katharina]

October 2011 Monthly Reading Challenge
0/3 or 5 Completed

1. October Once in Every Life Kristin Hannah
2. [image error] Brandy! (aka Ridley) TBD (lots to choose from)
3. Utah Author The Wicked West Victoria Dahl
4. Knock Me Off My Feet Susan Donovan
6. The Rebel Bride Catherine Coulter
7. Autumn Devil's Desire Laurie McBain
9. [image error] Cowboy For Hire Alice Duncan
10. My Pick Love's Tender Fury Jennifer Wilde




Don't know yet if I'll do 3 or 5.

[Joanne]

I am in for 10 again. Here is my list:


1. "O" is for October: Once an Outlaw by Debbi Rawlins
2. Happy Birthday!: (Michelle)Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead
3. Geography: Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband by Melissa Mayhue
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie
5. Reading Group Month: Devil of the Highlands by Lynsay Sands
6. National Grouch Day: After Dark by Wendy Etherington
7. First Day of Autumn: An Improper Companion by Anne Herries
8. World Food Day: Fudge Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke
9. Happy Halloween!: (witch) A Charmed Death by Madelyn Alt
10. Reader's Choice: Someone to Watch Over Me by Lisa Kleypas

[Amy ~Lover of Books~]

I'm in again. This time, I'm going to try and aim for 5 books!

0/5 Completed

1. "O" is for October: TBD
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: TBD
5. Reading Group Month: Vanish (Group read for 2 other groups I'm in)
7. First Day of Autumn: TBD
10. Reader's Choice: TBD

[Ceej]

October 2011 Monthly Reading Challenge

0/10

1. "O" is for October: The Way You Aren't
2. Happy Birthday!: The Lunatic Cafe (happy birthday Tricia)
3. Geography: Heartbreaker
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Something Borrowed
5. Reading Group Month: The Finley Sisters' Oath of Romance
6. National Grouch Day: Dark Desires After Dusk
7. First Day of Autumn: The Cajun Cowboy
8. World Food Day: Simply Irresistible
9. Happy Halloween!: Envy(Angel)
10. Reader's Choice: Love, Come to Me

[Heather]

I'm in for 3 or 5 this month. Will post later.

[Caroline]

October Monthly Reading Challenge

0/5

2. Happy birthday! From Ginas TBR List Coraline
4.Breast Cancer Awareness Month: My Sister's Keeper
5.Reading Group Month: The Historian 15/10/11
8.World Food Day:Hannahs List
10.Reader Choice: The Body Finder

[Hayley]

~October Monthly Challenge 2011~

I'm in for 5!

1. "O" is for October: Only By Your Touch by Catherine Anderson
2. Happy Birthday!: Lip Service by Susan Mallery
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: The Penny Pinchers Club by Sarah Strohmeyer
8. World Food Day: Sweet Love by Sarah Strohmeyer
10. Reader's Choice: 50 Harbor Street by Debbie Macomber

[Kate]

0/8

1. "O" is for October: Obsessed

2. Happy Birthday!:Under Her Skin

3. Geography: Start Me Up

4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month:Fools Rush In

7. First Day of Autumn: Riding Wild

8. World Food Day: Sweet Spot

9. Happy Halloween!: The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf

10. Reader's Choice: Animal Attraction

[Wicked ♥ (Wickedly Bookish Reviews) aka Bat-Jess]

0/3

10. Ladie's Choice: Tattoo

5. Friends that read together...: A Dirty Job

9. All Hallows Read: Spirit Bound

[Cathy]

RRRC October
Completed 0/10

1. "O" is for October: Read a book which title starts with "O". Oh. My. Gods. by Terra Lynn Childs
2. Happy Birthday Amber!! Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Utah Good Girls Don't by Victoria Dahl
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Read a book that is Chick-lit with a pink cover. Serendipity by Carly Phillips
5. Reading Group Month: Read a book with at least one other person. One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost (SOS group read)
6. National Grouch Day: Read a book with a "surly" or "difficult" character. Jericho in Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning
7. First Day of Autumn: Read a book with at least 2 Autumn colors on the cover (red, orange, yellow, green, or brown) Etched in Bone by Adrian Phoenix
8. World Food Day: Read a book with food on the cover. Romeo, Romeo by Robin Kaye
9. Happy Halloween!: Read a book with a character that is also a typical, old-fashioned Halloween costume Vampire in Hungry for You by Lynsay Sands
10. Reader's Choice: Read a book, any book. The decision is all yours. TBD

Challenge Duration: October 1 – October 31, 2011

[Julianna]

Count me in. I'll post as I go.

[Kelly *oh boyeee*]

7/8



1. "O" is for October: One Dance with a Duke by Tessa Dare--Done 10-13-11

2. Happy Birthday Sammie =^.^=!: The Dead Girls' Dance by Rachel Caine

3. Geography: Good Girls Don't by Victoria Dahl--Done 10-12-11

4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: The Bliss Factor by Penny McCall--Done 10-3-11

5. Reading Group Month: When You Dare by Lori Foster--Done 10-11-11

7. First Day of Autumn: The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason--Done 10-8-11

9. Happy Halloween!: Yours For Eternity by various authors-Done 10-7-11

10. Reader's Choice: Better Off Undead by D.D. Barant --Done 10-18-11

[Julia]

I'm in. I think I'll cut back to 5 this month. I'm off to figure out what to read.

[Juana "Darkness"]

I'm in. Hopefully I actually finish this time. I'll post as I go along.

ALL DONE

9. Halloween: Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris 10/3/11

1. October: Once a Princess by Johanna Lindsey 10/4/11

6. Grouch: Enchanting the Beast by Kathryne Kennedy 10/6/11

4. Breast Cancer: Seducing the Governess by Margo Maguire 10/10/11

10. Reader's Choice: Touch of Enchantment by Teresa Medeiros 10/14/11

2. B-Day: Michelle- Defeat the Darkness by Alexis Morgan 10/15/11

[Fran, Moderator]

Going to see how many I can get to...

1. "O" book-Oscar's Soul
2. Happy Birthday Emily! So many to choose from but probably Fifty Shades of Grey
3. Utah- To Bend by Pepper Espinoza(author from Utah)
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month- Serendipity or Dating Cupid (both pink covers)
5. Reading Group Month- Blacque/Bleu- group read with another group
6. National Grouch Day-
8. World Food Day- Candy Store
7. First Day Of Autumn- Lily Mine or Wolf Tales 11
9. Happy Halloween!- Promises (police officer)
10.Choice- Anchor and Storm

[Hina]

Going for 10 again, won't be as fast finishing them.

0/10 Completed


1. "O" is for October: The One I Want by Nancy Warren.

2. Happy Birthday!: Pack Challenge by Shelly Laurenston. (Happy Birthday Carolyn F.)

3. Geography: The Wicked West by Victoria Dahl.

4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Witness in Death by J.D. Robb.

5. Reading Group Month: Devil of the Highlands by Lynsay Sands.

6. National Grouch Day: After Dark by Wendy Etherington

7. First Day of Autumn: Captured by the Highlander by Julianne MacLean.

8. World Food Day: Too Hot To Touch by Louisa Edwards.

9. Happy Halloween!: Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian. (Vampire!)

10. Reader's Choice: Straight from the Hip by Susan Mallery.

[Jojo]

I’m in
Read: 0/10


1. O for October: On the Run by Sue Fineman
2. Happy Birthday Michelle (4th): Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
3. Geography - Utah: Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Mother, Please! by Brenda Novak
5. Reading Group Month: TBD
6. National Grouch Day: Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
7. First Day of Autumn: An Autumn Crush by Milly Johnson
8. World Food Day: Hot Flash by Kathy Carmichael
9. Happy Haloween!: Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
10. Readers Choice: He Loves Lucy by Susan Donovan

[Wan]

I'm going to do 5 this month.

October Monthly Challenge 2011
Duration: Oct 1 ~ Oct 30
0/5 Read

1. "O" Book: One Grave At A Time by Jeaniene Frost
2. Happy B-Day: Corrupt (7th Oct) Trial By Fire by Jo Davis
7. First Day of Autumn: Red/Yellow/Orange/Brown Archeron by Sherrilyn Kenyon
9. Happy Halloween!: Witch Witchling by Yasmine Galenorm
10. My Choice: Dark Taste of Rapture by Gena Showalter

[Mojca]

List subject to change...


1. "O": Out of Africa by Isak Dinesen
2. Happy Birthday!: Nevidni človek by Ralph Ellison (Happy Birthday, Cherie!)
3. Geography (Utah): Dancing in the Moonlight by RaeAnne Thayne
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Northern Lights by Nora Roberts (High-five to me!)
5. Reading Group Month: TBD
6. National Grouch Day: Pločevinasti boben by Günter Grass
7. First Day of Autumn: TBD
8. World Food Day: Island Heat by Sarah Mayberry
9. Happy Halloween!: Mojster in Margareta by Mikhail Bulgakov (devil)
10. Reader's Choice: TBD

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[Alison]

'ROMANCE READERS READING CHALLENGES' 2011 OCTOBER'S MONTHLY CHALLENGE
Duration 1st October - 31st October
3/3 Completed FINISHED

Happy Birthday! Changeless - Gail Carriger10/10/11
Happy Halloween! Bloodlines - Richelle Mead15/10/11
Reader's Choice Blameless - Gail Carriger27/10/11

[Lacy]

Here is my tentative list:

October Monthly Challenge 2011
Duration: Oct 1 ~ Oct 30
0/6 Read

4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month (strong female lead): Rapture in Death by J.D. Robb
5. Reading Group Read: The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
6. National Grouch Day (difficult): Unraveled by Gena Showalter
7. First Day of Autumn (2 colors): The Day Before by Lisa Schroeder
9. Happy Halloween (Zombies): The Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan
10. Reader's choice: One for the Money by Janet Evanovich

[Suzanne]

I'm calling it, I got 8 out of 10 this month!

Romance Readers Reading Challenge
2011 October Monthly Challenge
Duration: October 1, 2011 - October 31, 2011

Progress: 8 out of 10

1. "O" is for October: Read a book which title or author's name (first or last) starts with "O": Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an October birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose "day" falls on the same "day" as yours: Happy Birthday Ridley! One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Utah

4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Read a book with a strong female lead (mental and/or emotional strength): Logan by Linda Lael Miller

5. Reading Group Month: Read a book with at least one other person. It could be a fellow GR friend (i.e. Buddy Read), an outside book club or just a friend.

6. National Grouch Day: Read a book with a "surly" or "difficult" character: Unholy Magic by Stacia Kane

7. First Day of Autumn: Read a book with at least 2 Autumn colors on the cover (red, orange, yellow, green, or brown): The Alchemist: A Graphic Novel by Paulo Coelho

8. World Food Day: Read a book with food on the cover: I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence by Amy Sedaris

9. Happy Halloween!: Witch: Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane

10. Reader's Choice: Read a book, any book. The decision is all yours: The Rana Look by Sandra Brown

[Katie]

0/10 Read


1. 'O' is for October - On Fire II: Still Burning
2. Happy Birthday! - Father Mine: Zsadist and Bella's Story
3. Geography - August: Scorched
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Twin Temptations
5. Reading Group Month - Genesis
6. National Grouch Day - My Dangerous Duke
7. First Day of Autumn - What to Buy for the Vamp Who Has Everything
8. World Food Day - Dreaming of You
9. Happy Halloween! (Vampire) - Dance With a Vampire
10. Reader's Choice - Pearls Before Swine

[Debbie]

yeah, Penney, I am in just not sure for how many yet.
Started a new job today and still not sure how it is going to effect my reading time :)