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2011 October Monthly Challenge ~ Participant's Thread
2 CompletedGoing 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- Shotgun Bride 10/4
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
3/10 Completed 1. "O" is for October: The One I Want by Nancy Warren.
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.
9. Happy Halloween!: Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian. (Vampire!)
1/10 Read1. 'O' is for October - On Fire II: Still Burning
2. Happy Birthday! -
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
October Monthly Challenge 20111/?? 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.
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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October Monthly Challenge 2011Duration: Oct 1 ~ Oct 30
2/10 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!:
7. Legends of the Fall: Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon
8. Nom Nom Nom:
9. Dressed Like a Vamp: Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells
10. Thanks For The Rec Autumn!: Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James
5/10 Completed 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.
9. Happy Halloween!: Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian. (Vampire!)
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:
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
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*all books subject to change:)
After not being able to spend as much time on gr as I would like or being able to do any challenges for what feels like forever, I'm in. Will post my list later.
October Monthly Challenge 2011Duration: Oct 1 ~ Oct 30
1/5 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
6/10 Completed 4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Witness in Death by J.D. Robb.
6. National Grouch Day: After Dark by Wendy Etherington
7. First Day of Autumn: Captured by the Highlander by Julianne MacLean.
9. Happy Halloween!: Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian. (Vampire!)
2/83. 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
Read: 3/102. 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
7. First Day of Autumn: An Autumn Crush by Milly Johnson
8. World Food Day: Hot Flash by Kathy Carmichael
10. Readers Choice: He Loves Lucy by Susan Donovan
October 2011 Romance Readers2/8
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 - 1.05.11
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
October 2011 RRRC Monthly Challenge1/5 Completed
2. Happy Birthday, Megan!:
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
TBD
Completed 2/54. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce
7. First Day of Autumn: Attachments by Rainbow Rowell
3/10 read :)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
8. Food - b>Can't Stand The Heat by Edwards
9. Halloween - Much Ado About Vampires by MacAlister
10. My Choice - Shadowflame by Sylvan
October Monthly Challenge4/10 Completed
1. "O" is for October: Only Mine
2. Happy Birthday Kate!:
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: Fatal Heat: A SEAL Novella
7. First Day of Autumn:
8. World Food Day:
9. Happy Halloween!: This Side of the Grave (vampire)
10. Reader's Choice:
Finished:
3 CompletedGoing 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- Shotgun Bride 10/4
8. World Food Day- Candy Store
7. First Day Of Autumn- Lily Mine or Wolf Tales 11
9. Happy Halloween!- Promises (police officer)10/5 (4.5*)
10.Choice- Anchor and Storm
2/8 Read1. O is for...:
2. Happy Birthday to Ridley:Scandal byCarolyn Jewel
3. Geography-Utah:
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
7/10 Completed 6. National Grouch Day: After Dark by Wendy Etherington
7. First Day of Autumn: Captured by the Highlander by Julianne MacLean.
9. Happy Halloween!: Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian. (Vampire!)
October 2011 Monthly Reading Challenge3/10
1. "O" is for October: The Way You Aren't
2. Happy Birthday!:
3. Geography: Heartbreaker
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month:
5. Reading Group Month: The Finley Sisters' Oath of Romance
6. National Grouch Day: Dark Desires After Dusk
7. First Day of Autumn:
8. World Food Day: Simply Irresistible
9. Happy Halloween!: Envy(Angel)
10. Reader's Choice: Love, Come to Me
4 CompletedGoing 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- Shotgun Bride 10/4
8. World Food Day- Candy Store
7. First Day Of Autumn- Saving Francesca 10/6 (5*)
9. Happy Halloween!- Promises (police officer)10/5 (4.5*)
10.Choice- Anchor and Storm
8/10 Completed 7. First Day of Autumn: Captured by the Highlander by Julianne MacLean.
9. Happy Halloween!: Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian. (Vampire!)
October Monthly Challenge 20112/?? 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
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.
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.
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Read: 4/102. 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
7. First Day of Autumn: An Autumn Crush by Milly Johnson
8. World Food Day: Hot Flash by Kathy Carmichael
October Monthly Challenge 2011Duration: Oct 1 ~ Oct 30
2/5 Read
1. "O" Book: One Grave At A Time by Jeaniene Frost
7. First Day of Autumn: Red/Yellow/Orange/Brown Archeron by Sherrilyn Kenyon
9. Happy Halloween!: Witch Witchling by Yasmine Galenorm
6 CompletedGoing to see how many I can get to...
1. "O" book-Oscar's Soul 10/7 (3*)
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)10/7 (3*)
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month- Serendipity10/2 (3.5*)
5. Reading Group Month- Blacque/Bleu- group read with another group
6. National Grouch Day- Shotgun Bride 10/4
8. World Food Day- Candy Store
7. First Day Of Autumn- Saving Francesca 10/6 (5*)
9. Happy Halloween!- Promises (police officer)10/5 (4.5*)
10.Choice- Anchor and Storm
1. "O" is for October: One Day - David Nicholls2. Happy Birthday! (Sammie) : Silence - Becca Fitzpatrick
3. Geography: Yearbook - Ally Condie
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Certain Girls - Jennifer Weiner
5. Reading Group Month: Maine - J. Courtney Sullivan
6. National Grouch Day: The Emperor's Code - Gordon Korman
7. First Day of Autumn: City of Ashes - Cassandra Clare
8. World Food Day: The Secrets of Peaches - Jodi Lynn Anderson
9. Happy Halloween! (ghost): Ghost in the Machine - Patrick Carman
10. Reader's Choice: Firefly Lane - Kristen Hannah
October Monthly Challenge 20113/?? 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).
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.
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.
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I Love all the challenges of this group read!!! Amazing group:)I wish to finish at least 4 from the below list ( I have few books in line from the PIFM challenge also)
1."O" is for October: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon
2. Happy Birthday!: Catching Fire- Suzanne Collins. Happy Birthday Lauran
3. Geography: To Tempt A Scotsman (Huntington, #1) by Victoria Dahl (* book by V Dahl- Book may change depending on availability of the book in library,but for sure to read book by Dahl)
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Deep in the Valley by Robin Carr . ( Library)
5. Reading Group Month: Surgeon (with my Hubby)
6. National Grouch Day: Black widow by Jessie Keane.
7. First Day of Autumn: Succubus on Top Richelle Mead
8. World Food Day: The Lost Recipe for Happiness by Barbara O'Neal ( Library)
9. Happy Halloween!: Ghost song by Sarah Rayne
10. Reader's Choice: Water for Elephant by Sara Guren – Completed
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RRRC October 2011 Reading ChallengeRead: 3/10
1. O for October: One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
2. Happy Birthday Kelli: The Reluctant Vampire by Lynsay Sands
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh
5. Reading Group Month: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness
7. First Day of Autumn: Dark Predator by Christine Feehan
9. Happy Halloween: Retribution by Sherrilyn Kenyon
10. Reader's Choice Eternal Hunter by Cynthia Eden
Read: 5/103. Geography - Utah: Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Mother, Please! by Brenda Novak
5. Reading Group Month: TBD
7. First Day of Autumn: An Autumn Crush by Milly Johnson
8. World Food Day: Hot Flash by Kathy Carmichael
Completed: 2/51. 'O' is for October - skip
2. Happy Birthday Leslie! - What to choose, what to choose?: Kiss of Crimson
3. Utah - skip
4. Chick-lit - skip
5. Buddy read with Michelle - Passion √ 4 Oct
6. Mr Grouch - skip
7. Autumn colours - The Star Prince
8. Foodies - skip
9. Happy Halloween! - Vampire Academy
10. Me time - Murder Game √ 7 Oct
October 2011 Romance Readers3/8
1. Starts with 'O': (And) One Rode West by Heather Graham
√ 2. Oct. BD: Kelli: Little Women by Louisa May Alcott - 10.07
4. Pink Cover: Silk Is for Seduction by Loretta Chase
√ 5. Outside Book Club: Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw - 10.04
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
I think I'm in for all 10. Here's the theory.4/10 Read
O is for October:
Happy B-Day Shirley! The Deception of the Emerald Ring by Lauren Willig
Utah:
Breast Cancer Awareness: Bring On The Night by Jeri Smith-Ready
Reading Group Day:
National Grouch Day:
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:
Read:
Here is my tentative list:October Monthly Challenge 2011
Duration: Oct 1 ~ Oct 30
1/6 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
9. Happy Halloween (Zombies): The Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan
10. Reader's choice: One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
2/10 Read1. 'O' is for October - On Fire II: Still Burning
2. Happy Birthday! -
3. Geography - August: Scorched
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Twin Temptations
5. Reading Group Month -
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
10/10 Completed
4/10 Read1. 'O' is for October - On Fire II: Still Burning
2. Happy Birthday! -
3. Geography - August: Scorched
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Twin Temptations
5. Reading Group Month -
6. National Grouch Day - My Dangerous Duke
7. First Day of Autumn -
8. World Food Day - Dreaming of You
9. Happy Halloween! (Vampire) - Dance With a Vampire
10. Reader's Choice -
Going to shoot for 3 this month. Hope I can do it!
2/5 Completed1.
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.
4/87. 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
O" is for October: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon2. Happy Birthday!: Catching Fire- Suzanne Collins. Happy Birthday Lauran
3. Geography: To Tempt A Scotsman (Huntington, #1) by Victoria Dahl (* book by V Dahl- Book may change depending on availability of the book in library,but for sure to read book by Dahl)
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Deep in the Valley by Robin Carr . ( Library)
5. Reading Group Month: Surgeon (with my Hubby)
6. National Grouch Day: Black widow by Jessie Keane.
7. First Day of Autumn: Succubus on Top Richelle Mead
8. World Food Day: The Lost Recipe for Happiness by Barbara O'Neal ( Library)
9. Happy Halloween!:Ghost song by Sarah Rayne
10. Reader's Choice: <.s>Water for Elephant by Sara Guren<.s\> – Completed
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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- 10/4/11, ★★★★★8. Food - b>Can't Stand The Heat by Edwards
9. Halloween - Much Ado About Vampires by MacAlister
10. My Choice - Shadowflame by Sylvan