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message 51: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments I'm in, but still trying to finish September. Will post list later


message 52: by Laurie (new)

Laurie I'm in, will post as I go!


message 53: by Patricia (last edited Oct 13, 2011 02:34AM) (new)

Patricia (catnaping) | 328 comments I'm In for 7
0/7

1. "O" is for October: Oliver,Jana Soul Thief

2. Happy Birthday!:Happy BD to Me!Eve Silver Body of Sin

4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: book with a strong female lead ("strong" can encompass physical, mental and/or emotional strength) Jennifer Estep Spider's Revenge

5. Reading Group Month:Gena Showalter The Darkest Surrender

7. First Day of Autumn:Thea Harrison Serpent's Kiss

9. Happy Halloween!:(vampire) Gena Showalter Lord of the Vampires

10. Reader's Choice: Kerrelyn Sparks Sexiest Vampire Alive

Soul Thief (The Demon Trappers #2) by Jana Oliver Body of Sin (Otherkin, #4) by Eve Silver Spider’s Revenge (Elemental Assassin, #5) by Jennifer Estep The Darkest Surrender (Lords of the Underworld, #8) by Gena Showalter Serpent's Kiss (Elder Races, #3) by Thea Harrison Lord of the Vampires (Royal House of Shadows, #1) (Harlequin Nocturne, #119) by Gena Showalter Sexiest Vampire Alive (Love at Stake, #11) by Kerrelyn Sparks


message 54: by Joann (last edited Sep 27, 2011 09:02AM) (new)

Joann | 973 comments I'm in for 5 this month.

RRRC 2011 October Monthly Challenge

Duration: October 1, 2011 - October 31, 2011

0/5 Read


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

One Day by David Nicholls

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.

Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie

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)

Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts

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 - Witch

Witch Blood by Anya Bast

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

Narcissus in Chains by Laurell K. Hamilton


One Day  by David Nicholls Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts Witch Blood (Elemental Witches, #2) by Anya Bast Narcissus in Chains (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #10) by Laurell K. Hamilton


message 55: by Erin (new)

Erin H I'm doing 10 this month!! I'll post my list later :))


message 56: by Christine (new)

Christine | 955 comments I'm in, but I need to think about how many books. Will post later


Sallie(GeorgiaGirl) (shuga) | 1192 comments I'm in will post my books later


message 58: by Amanda A (new)

Amanda A | 769 comments I'm in for 10 and will post as I go.


message 59: by Desperado (last edited Sep 28, 2011 05:31PM) (new)

Desperado (lethallovely) | 822 comments October 2011 RRRC Monthly Challenge
0/5 Completed


2. Happy Birthday, Megan!: Archangel's Blade by Nalini Singh
4. Chicks Kick Butt: Unchained by Sharon Ashwood
5. Buddy Read: Blood Rights by Kristen Painter
9. Reading is Spooktacular, Especially When You're a Ghost: Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake
10. Reader's Choice: TBD

Archangel's Blade (Guild Hunter, #4) by Nalini Singh Unchained (The Dark Forgotten, #3) by Sharon Ashwood Blood Rights (House of Comarré, #1) by Kristen Painter Anna Dressed in Blood by Kendare Blake TBD


message 60: by Emily (last edited Oct 28, 2011 07:26PM) (new)

Emily | 1923 comments I;m in
Romance Readers Reading Challenge
2011 October Monthly Challenge
Duration: October 1, 2011 - October 31, 2011
10/10
Done
1. "O" is for October: On Your Knees by Brynn Paulin
2. Happy Birthday!: An Unforgettable Lady by Jessica Bird (CORRUPT)
3. Geography: The Cowboy Christmas Miracle by Raeanne Thayne
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Cinderella and the Playboy by Laura Wright
5. Reading Group Month: Bloodfever by Karen Moning (Robin)
6. National Grouch Day: Dreams End by Diana Palmer
7. First Day of Autumn: Amber by Night by Sharon Sala 10.10
8. World Food Day: Decadent Delights by Gail DeYoung 10.15
9. Happy Halloween!: Costume of choice: Cowboy-Texas Ranger byb Diana Palmer
10. Reader's Choice: Were Love Found Her by Dixie Lynn Dwyer


Macwolf01 [Elise] (macwolf01) | 1012 comments I'm in but I'll post as I go, it all depends on how busy I am


message 62: by Amy J. (last edited Oct 15, 2011 07:17AM) (new)

Amy J. | 349 comments 4/5 Read

2. Happy Birthday (Oct 7): Strange Bedpersons Finished 10/9

5. Group (buddy) Read: Making Waves

6. Grouch day (difficult character): Last Sacrifice Finished 10/1

9. Halloween costume (vampire): Fade Out Finished 10/3

10. Reader's Choice: A Game of Thrones Finished 10/15

Strange Bedpersons by Jennifer Crusie Making Waves by Tawna Fenske Last Sacrifice (Vampire Academy, #6) by Richelle Mead Fade Out (The Morganville Vampires, #7) by Rachel Caine A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1) by George R.R. Martin


message 63: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Will try for 8

October 2011 Romance Readers
0/8


1. Starts with 'O': (And) One Rode West by Heather Graham
2. Oct. BD: Kelli: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
4. Pink Cover: Silk Is for Seduction by Loretta Chase
5. Outside Book Club: Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw
6. Surly or Difficult Character:
7. Two autumn colors on cover: Harvest Moon by Robyn Carr
8. Food: Devil's Food Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke
9. Halloween costume character:
10. Reader's Choice: TBD


message 64: by Judithe (new)

Judithe | 392 comments Tentative list~ 0/5 Read

1. "O" is for October: Night's Cold Kiss by Tracy O'Hara

2. Happy Birthday, Dija!: Second Sight

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

4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: The Becoming

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: Deeper Than Midnight

7. First Day of Autumn: Fire Me Up

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!: The Darkest Kiss (Vampire)

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

Night's Cold Kiss (Dark Brethren, #1) by Tracey O'Hara Second Sight (Arcane Society, # 1) by Amanda Quick The Becoming (Anna Strong Chronicles, #1) by Jeanne C. Stein Deeper Than Midnight (Midnight Breed, #9) by Lara Adrian Fire Me Up (Aisling Grey Guardian, #2) by Katie MacAlister The Darkest Kiss (Riley Jenson Guardian, #6) by Keri Arthur


Hunting Season (The Gathering #1) by Shelly Laurenston Witch Fury (Elemental Witches, # 4) by Anya Bast The Mage in Black (Sabina Kane, #2) by Jaye Wells The Sleeping Beauty (Five Hundred Kingdoms, #5) by Mercedes Lackey


message 65: by Lynne (last edited Sep 30, 2011 12:11AM) (new)

Lynne (lovetoreadgal) | 1182 comments OCTOBER
0 of 10 Complete!


1. Starts with “O”: Only Mine by Susan Mallery
2. Happy Birthday Michelle (25)!: It's Always Been You by Victoria Dahl
3. Utah: Good Girls Don't by Victoria Dahl
4. Breast Cancer Awareness: ???
5. Reading Group Month: Trance by Linda Gerber (daughter)
6. National Grouch Day: Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian
7. First Day of Autumn: Sun Kissed by Catherine Anderson (orange & yellow)
8. World Food Day: Just One Taste by Louisa Edwards (restaurant/cooking school)
9. Happy Halloween: Vampire Mine by Kerrelyn Sparks (vampire)
10. Reader's Choice: Kisses from Hell by Kristin Cast et al.

To Read:
Only Mine (Fool's Gold, #4) by Susan Mallery It's Always Been You (York Family, #2) by Victoria Dahl Good Girls Don't (Donovan Brothers Brewery, #1) by Victoria Dahl Trance by Linda Gerber Deeper Than Midnight (Midnight Breed, #9) by Lara Adrian Sun Kissed (Kendrick/Coulter/Harrigan #7) by Catherine Anderson Just One Taste (Recipe for Love, #3) by Louisa Edwards Vampire Mine (Love at Stake, #10) by Kerrelyn Sparks Kisses from Hell  by Kristin Cast

Complete:


message 66: by Tuğçe (new)

Tuğçe Gökırmak (tugcenidasevin) I am in for 5 and will post as I go!


message 67: by Becky (new)

Becky (beckysbusyreading) | 258 comments I am in this month with the hopes of reading 7 books.

1. "O" is for October-
2. Happy Birthday Leslie: Magic Bites
3. Utah: Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl
4. Breast Cancer Awareness: White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison
5. Reading Group: Unleashed by Cherrie Lynn
6. National Grouch day: The Duke by Gaelen Foley
7. Autumn: Daring a Duke by Claudia Dain
8. World Food day:
9. Happy Halloween: Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead
10. Reader's Choice: Warrior by Zoe Archer
0/7
*all books subject to change:)


message 68: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24338 comments Here's my initial list :) Hopefully I'll finish this challenge this month and not slack off!

October Monthly Reading Challenge
1 October - 31 October 2011

Completed: 0/5

1. 'O' is for October - skip
2. Happy Birthday ?!! - skip
3. Utah - skip
4. Chick-lit - And One Last Thing ...
5. Buddy read with Michelle - Passion
6. Mr Grouch - skip
7. Autumn colours - The Star Prince
8. Foodies - skip
9. Happy Halloween! - Kiss of Crimson or Storm's Heart
10. Me time - Murder Game


message 69: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12285 comments Jane,
let me know if you want to read Murder Game together. I need it for the Genre Challenge (I think you do too?) and will fit it in this month if you want to buddy read it with me :)


message 70: by ~Leslie~ (new)

~Leslie~ (akareadingmachine) | 1934 comments Becky wrote: "I am in this month with the hopes of reading 7 books.

1. "O" is for October-
2. Happy Birthday Leslie: Magic Bites
3. Utah: Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl
4. Breas..."


Yeah!!! Someone picked my birthday.


message 71: by Michelle (new)

Michelle (michelle154) | 152 comments 0 of 10


1. "O" is for October: On Mystic Lake by Kristin Hannah
2. Happy Birthday: The Help by Kathryn Stockett HB Shirley on the 20th!
3. Geography Utah: TBD
4. Breast Cancer awareness month:Can You Keep a Secret? by Sophie Kinsella
5. Reading Group Month: Horns by Joe Hill
6. National Grouch Day: The Silver Linings Playbook: A Novel by Matthew Quick
7. First day of Autumn: The Perfect Husband by Lisa Gardner
8. World food day: White Christmas Pie by Wanda E. Brunstetter
9. Happy Halloween: The Dead Town by Dean Koontz
10. Reader's choice: The Best Gift by Wendy Markham


message 72: by Claire Mojieski (last edited Oct 12, 2011 11:54AM) (new)

Claire Mojieski It's been a long time since I've done a monthly challenge so I thought I would participate this month! I'm trying for all 10!

Completed: 3/10

O- Swing by Opal Carew
Birthday- Happy Birthday Megan! Born in Death
Utah- Lead Me On 10/12
Chick-Lit- The Last Anniversary
Reading Group Month- Redeeming Love
Grouch Day- Lover Eternal
Autumn- The Lover
World Food Day- Odd Thomas Main character is a short order cook.
Old Fashioned Halloween- Smokin' Seventeen Vampire Character 10/10
Reader's Choice- Black Silk 10/3


Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim) (jim_formerly_photojim) | 5294 comments After a great sting of 10/10 challenge months I had to take a little challenge break. I think this is a perfect place to start again. Thank you Penney for hosting! Count me in.


message 74: by Penney (new)

Penney (pschoener) | 3553 comments Yay Jim! Welcome back :-)


message 75: by Courtney (new)

Courtney K (cklueh) | 512 comments I'm in, but not for 10. I'm just going to pick the categories I really like b/c I've lost my competitive edge. Well, we've started homeschooling and joined a gym so I don't have as much free time.


message 76: by Penney (new)

Penney (pschoener) | 3553 comments Um...if you're homeschooling and working out, I don't think you need any more competition in your life. I'm glad you're sticking around for the fun of it :)


message 77: by Courtney (new)

Courtney K (cklueh) | 512 comments LOL, Penney. Jim got me going with his 12 completed monthly challenges last year. I wanted to do it too!


message 78: by Ann (Noumena12) (new)

Ann (Noumena12) (noumena12) | 150 comments I'm in again...working on my list

0 of 11 Completed

Goodreads Challenge Thread

1. "O" is for October: Only His by Susan Mallery 10/1
Read a book which title or author's name (first or last) starts with "O".

2. Happy Birthday! :Happy Birthday Emily! Nobody’s Baby but Mine (Chicago Stars, #3) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips;  Happy Birthday Anna! Dream a Little Dream (Chicago Stars, #4) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips  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: Good Girls Don’t (Donovan Brothers Brewery, #1) by Victoria Dahl
Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Utah

4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Bring me Home for Christmas by Robyn Carr
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: Slow Ride by Erin McCarthy
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: Holly Lane (Destiny OH) by Toni Blake
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!: Sexiest Vampire Alive (Love at Stake) by Kerrelyn Sparks
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.


message 79: by Ceej (last edited Oct 01, 2011 06:28PM) (new)

Ceej (drqangel) | 1015 comments October 2011 Monthly Reading Challenge

1/10

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 10/1
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

Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin


Amy ~Lover of Books~ | 957 comments 1/5 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: Wildefire 10/1 (5 stars)


Vanish (Firelight, #2) by Sophie Jordan Wildefire (Wildefire #1) by Karsten Knight


message 81: by Jane (PS), Moderator (new)

Jane (PS) | 24338 comments Fran wrote: "Jane,
let me know if you want to read Murder Game together. I need it for the Genre Challenge (I think you do too?) and will fit it in this month if you want to buddy read it with me :)"


Oh Fran - do you want to start it now??!! I picked it up this morning! I can put it down again and restart if you aren't ready, but would love to buddy-read it with you :)


message 82: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12285 comments Jane (PS) wrote: "Fran wrote: "Jane,
let me know if you want to read Murder Game together. I need it for the Genre Challenge (I think you do too?) and will fit it in this month if you want to buddy read it with me..."


You keep reading it Jane, and if I can get to it in a few days we can chat about it when we are both done :)


message 83: by Angela (last edited Oct 27, 2011 09:31AM) (new)

Angela (angieerickson) | 439 comments Romance Readers Reading Challenge DONE!
October 1 - 31, 2011




”O” For October: One Grave At A Time, Jeaniene Frost OCT 23/2011
Happy B'day (Shirley Ramsey): Heat Wave, Richard Castle OCT 4/2011
Geography (Utah): Surrenders Edge, Pepper Espinoza OCT 26/2011
Breast Cancer: Living With the Dead, Kelley Armstrong OCT 10/2011
GR Reading Group: Wuthering Heights, Emily Bronte OCT 22/2011
Grouch Day: Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang, Chelsea Handler OCT 5/2011
Autumn (Orange & Green Cover): Personal Demon, Kelley Armstrong OCT 6/2011
Food Day (Food Cover/Industry): The Help, Kathryn Stockett OCT 27/2011
Halloween (Witches, Ghosts): No Humans Involved, Kelley Armstrong OCT 3/2011
Reader's Choice (U-Pick): Frostbitten, Kelley Armstrong OCT 14/2011

One Grave at a Time (Night Huntress, #6) by Jeaniene Frost Heat Wave (Nikki Heat, #1) by Richard Castle Surrender's Edge by Pepper Espinoza Living with the Dead (Women of the Otherworld, #9) by Kelley Armstrong Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang by Chelsea Handler Personal Demon (Women of the Otherworld, #8) by Kelley Armstrong The Help by Kathryn Stockett No Humans Involved (Women of the Otherworld, #7) by Kelley Armstrong Frostbitten (Women of the Otherworld, #10) by Kelley Armstrong


message 84: by Dawn (Kat N Hat) (last edited Oct 09, 2011 01:07PM) (new)

Dawn (Kat N Hat) (katnhat) | 280 comments Romance Readers Reading Challenges
October's Monthly Challenge

4/10 Done

1. "O" is for October: One Foot in the Grave Jeaniene Frost 10/8/11
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: First Grave on the Right Darynda Jones 10/4/11 (Pick it for me buddy read)
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!: A Kiss in Time, Alex Flinn 10/2/11 (Princess)
10. Reader's Choice: Sugarplums and Scandal: All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth / Lords of Misrule / Ghost of Christmas Passed / Partners in Crime / Holly Go Lightly / Very Vampy Christmas Kerrelyn Sparks 10/6/11


message 85: by Hina (last edited Oct 04, 2011 06:17AM) (new)

Hina (hinaj) | 2581 comments 1/10 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. Completed 10/2/11 ***** (5 stars)


message 86: by FlibBityFLooB (new)

FlibBityFLooB 1/10 read :)

1. O Title/Author - Out of My Mind by Rhodes - 10/2/11, ★★
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

Out of My Mind by M.L. Rhodes Hot Head (Head #1) by Damon Suede Talk Me Down (Tumble Creek, #1) by Victoria Dahl Friday Night Cocktails by Allison Rushby Slow Ride (Fast Track #5) by Erin McCarthy Mr. Impossible (Carsington Brothers, #2) by Loretta Chase Trust Me by Jeff Erno Can't Stand The Heat (Recipe for Love, #1) by Louisa Edwards Much Ado About Vampires (Dark Ones, #9) by Katie MacAlister Shadowflame (Shadow World, #2) by Dianne Sylvan


message 87: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments October 2011 Romance Readers
1/8


1. Starts with 'O': (And) One Rode West by Heather Graham
2. Oct. BD: Kelli: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
4. Pink Cover: Silk Is for Seduction by Loretta Chase
5. Outside Book Club: Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw
6. Surly or Difficult Character:
7. Two autumn colors on cover: Harvest Moon by Robyn Carr
√ 8. Food: Devil's Food Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke - 10.02
9. Halloween costume character:
10. Reader's Choice: TBD


message 88: by Jojo (last edited Oct 03, 2011 03:10AM) (new)

Jojo | 1010 comments Read: 1/10


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 Halloween!: Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman 02/10/11
10. Readers Choice: He Loves Lucy by Susan Donovan

On the Run (The Gregory Series) by Sue Fineman Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changeling, #1) by Nalini Singh Talk Me Down (Tumble Creek, #1) by Victoria Dahl Mother, Please! (Harlequin Single Title) by Brenda Novak Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips An Autumn Crush by Milly Johnson Hot Flash by Kathy Carmichael Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman He Loves Lucy by Susan Donovan


message 89: by Fran, Moderator (new)

Fran | 12285 comments 1 Completed

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- Serendipity10/2 (3.5*)
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

Anchor and Storm by Kate Poole Promises (Coda Books, #1) by Marie Sexton Lily Mine by Annabel Joseph Wolf Tales 11 by Kate Douglas Candy Store by Bella Andre Blacque/Bleu by Belinda McBride Serendipity (Serendipity, #1) by Carly Phillips Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1) by E.L. James To Bend by Pepper Espinoza Oscar's Soul by Missy Welsh


message 90: by ~KarenH~, Moderator (new)

~KarenH~ | 11373 comments October Monthly Challenge
2/10 Completed


1. "O" is for October: Only Mine
2. Happy Birthday Kate!: Exclusively Yours 10/3/11
3. Geography: Heartbreaker
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: No Turning Back (Suspense Series, #3)
5. Reading Group Month: His Wicked Kiss
6. National Grouch Day: Darkness on Fire
7. First Day of Autumn: Hot Head
8. World Food Day: Harvest Moon
9. Happy Halloween!: (vampire) This Side of the Grave
10. Reader's Choice: Succubus Blues 10/2/11

Finished:
Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid, #1) by Richelle Mead Exclusively Yours (Kowalski Family, #1) by Shannon Stacey


message 91: by Erin (new)

Erin (erin-b) RRRC October 2011 Reading Challenge

Read: 2/10

1. O for October: One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
2. Happy Birthday Kelli: The Reluctant Vampire by Lynsay Sands
3. Geography - Utah: Midnight Kiss by Victoria Dahl 10/2/11
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh
5. Reading Group Month: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
6. National Grouch Day: Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison 10/2/11
7. First Day of Autumn: Dark Predator by Christine Feehan
8. World Food Day: Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Cruise
9. Happy Halloween: Retribution by Sherrilyn Kenyon
10. Reader's Choice Eternal Hunter by Cynthia Eden

One Foot in the Grave (Night Huntress, #2) by Jeaniene Frost The Reluctant Vampire (Argeneau, #15) by Lynsay Sands Midnight Kiss (Includes Virgin River, #10.2) by Robyn Carr Branded by Fire (Psy-Changeling, #6) by Nalini Singh A Discovery of Witches (All Souls Trilogy, #1) by Deborah Harkness Dragon Bound (Elder Races, #1) by Thea Harrison Dark Predator (Carpathians, #22) by Christine Feehan Agnes and the Hitman by Jennifer Crusie Retribution (Dark-Hunter, #20) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Eternal Hunter (Night Watch, #1) by Cynthia Eden


message 92: by KarenF (new)

KarenF (cleocleveland) | 1099 comments I think I'm in for all 10. Here's the theory.

2/10 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 10/1/11
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 10/3/11
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

Unread: One Good Knight (Five Hundred Kingdoms, #2) by Mercedes Lackey The Deception of the Emerald Ring (Pink Carnation, #3) by Lauren Willig Bring On The Night (WVMP Radio, #3) by Jeri Smith-Ready Storm's Heart (Elder Races, #2) by Thea Harrison The Darkest Surrender (Lords of the Underworld, #8) by Gena Showalter The Diva Takes the Cake (A Domestic Diva Mystery, #2) by Krista Davis A Charmed Death (A Bewitching Mystery, #2) by Madelyn Alt

Read: A Little Bit Wild (York Family, #1) by Victoria Dahl Ill Wind (Anna Pigeon Mysteries, #3) by Nevada Barr


message 93: by A_Vishous_Fan (new)

A_Vishous_Fan | 104 comments October's Monthly Challenge

Challenge Duration: October 1 – October 31, 2011
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1. "O" is for October: Once a Princess

2. Happy Birthday!: Twilight

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.


1. Once a Princess (Sasharia en Garde!, #1) by Sherwood Smith 2. Twilight (Twilight, #1) by Stephenie Meyer


message 94: by Sallie(GeorgiaGirl) (last edited Oct 30, 2011 07:15PM) (new)

Sallie(GeorgiaGirl) (shuga) | 1192 comments 1.O is for October: One Grave at a Time (Night Huntress, #6) by Jeaniene Frost
2.Oct B-day List: The Iron Daughter (Iron Fey, #2) by Julie Kagawa
3.Utah: Good Girls Don't (Donovan Brothers Brewery, #1) by Victoria Dahl
4.Breast Cancer: 92 Pacific Boulevard (Cedar Cove Series, #9) by Debbie Macomber
5.Reading Group: Succubus Heat (Georgina Kincaid #4) by Richelle Mead
6.Natl Grouch Day: Last Sacrifice (Vampire Academy, #6) by Richelle Mead
7.1st Day of Autumn: Sweet Tea at Sunrise (The Sweet Magnolias #6) by Sherryl Woods
8.World Food Day: Carrot Cake Murder (Hannah Swensen, #10) by Joanne Fluke
9.Happy Halloween: (Witch) A Charmed Death (A Bewitching Mystery, #2) by Madelyn Alt READ 10.30.2011
10.Reader's Choice: Something Borrowed (Darcy & Rachel, #1) by Emily Giffin






message 95: by Laura (last edited Oct 09, 2011 01:16PM) (new)

Laura P | 28 comments I'm in! I'm going to try to read 5.

Read: 2/5

O Book: Outlander Outlander (Outlander, #1) by Diana Gabaldon
Birthday: Let Sleeping Rogues Lie Let Sleeping Rogues Lie (School for Heiresses, #4) by Sabrina Jeffries
Reading Group: Anna Dressed in Blood Anna Dressed in Blood (Anna #1) by Kendare Blake
Surly Character: Love, Come to Me
Reader's Choice: At Grave's End At Grave's End (Night Huntress, #3) by Jeaniene Frost


message 96: by ~Leslie~ (new)

~Leslie~ (akareadingmachine) | 1934 comments 1/8

1. "O" is for October: One True LoveFinished 10/2 ***stars.

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

One True Love by Barbara Freethy Lord of Shadows by Alix Rickloff Divorced, Desperate and Delicious (Divorced, #1) by Christie Craig The Viper (Highland Guard, #4) by Monica McCarty The Secret History of Elizabeth Tudor, Vampire Slayer by Lucy Weston Wicked Appetite (The Unmentionables, #1) by Janet Evanovich Halfway to the Grave (Night Huntress, #1) by Jeaniene Frost A Crimson Warning (Lady Emily, #6) by Tasha Alexander


message 97: by Christine (last edited Oct 04, 2011 05:57AM) (new)

Christine | 955 comments I’m definitely in for at least 5.
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2. Happy Birthday! Shannon: City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
3. Geography, author lives in Utah: Monster Hunter International by Larry Correia
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: My Life as a White Trash Zombie by Diana Rowland.
I’m not sure if this one really fits, but I love the pink cover.
5. Reading Group Month: Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead (buddy read) – Oct 3
10. Reader's Choice:

City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1) by Cassandra Clare Monster Hunter International (MHI, #1) by Larry Correia My Life As a White Trash Zombie (White Trash Zombie, #1) by Diana Rowland Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid, #1) by Richelle Mead


message 98: by Jojo (new)

Jojo | 1010 comments Read: 2/10


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 03/10/11
7. First Day of Autumn: An Autumn Crush by Milly Johnson
8. World Food Day: Hot Flash by Kathy Carmichael
9. Happy Halloween!: Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman 02/10/11
10. Readers Choice: He Loves Lucy by Susan Donovan

On the Run (The Gregory Series) by Sue Fineman Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changeling, #1) by Nalini Singh Talk Me Down (Tumble Creek, #1) by Victoria Dahl Mother, Please! (Harlequin Single Title) by Brenda Novak Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips An Autumn Crush by Milly Johnson Hot Flash by Kathy Carmichael Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman He Loves Lucy by Susan Donovan


message 99: by Hina (new)

Hina (hinaj) | 2581 comments 2/10 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. Completed 10/4/11 **** (4 stars)

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

10. Reader's Choice: Straight from the Hip by Susan Mallery. Completed 10/2/11 ***** (5 stars)


message 100: by Mary Jo (new)

Mary Jo (maryjo741) | 37 comments In for 8!
October Monthly Challenge 2011
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1. O is for...: One Wicked Nightby Shelley Bradley
2. Happy Birthday to Ridley:Scandal byCarolyn Jewel
3. Geography-Utah: One Week as Lovers by Victoria Dahl
4. National Grouch Day: Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
5. First Day of Autumn: Harvest Moonby Robyn Carr
6. World Food Day:Can't Stand The Heat by Louisa Edwards
7. Happy Halloween!: Demon Moon by Meljean Brook (vampire)
8. Reader's Choice:Unclaimedby Courtney Milan

One Wicked Night (Zebra Splendor Historical Romances) by Shelley Bradley Scandal  by Carolyn Jewel One Week as Lovers (Huntington, #3) by Victoria Dahl Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips Harvest Moon by Robyn Carr Can't Stand The Heat (Recipe for Love, #1) by Louisa Edwards Demon Moon (The Guardians, #2) by Meljean Brook Unclaimed (Turner, #2) by Courtney Milan


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