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2011 October Monthly Challenge ~ Participant's Thread

4/10
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:
7. First Day of Autumn:
8. World Food Day: Simply Irresistible
9. Happy Halloween!: Envy(Angel)
10. Reader's Choice: Love, Come to Me





2. Happy Birthday Annvelwis! A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix
3. Geography - Utah The Princess and the Hound by Mette Ivie Harrison
7. Autumn Low Red Moon by Ivy Devlin
8. World Food Day Like Water for Chocolate
by Laura Esquivel
9. Halloween Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane
10. Reader's Choice Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire

Completed 2/10
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.
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 Werewolf in Changelessby Gail Carriger
10.
Challenge Duration: October 1 – October 31

2/5 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:
10. Reader's Choice: TBD





1. October: Once Bitten by Kalayna Price
2. Happy B-Day Megan!: Magic to the Bone by Devon Monk
3. Utah: Tapped Out by Natalie Roberts
4. Breast Cancer Awareness:
5. Reading Group: Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead
6. Grouch Day: Dreamfever by KMM
7. Autumn: Blood and Destiny by Kaye Chambers
8. World Food Day: Peppermint Twisted by Sammi Carter
9. Witch Costume:
10. My Choice: Blood Rock by Anthony Francis











1. '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) -
10. Reader's Choice -

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 Finished 10/9/11 ** stars
9. Happy Halloween!:Vampires!! Halfway to the Grave
10. Reader's Choice: A Crimson Warning
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RRRC 2011 October Monthly Challenge
Duration: October 1, 2011 - October 31, 2011
2/5 Read
Updated 10.08.11
1. "O" is for October: One Day by David Nicholls, 10.08.11 ★★★
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie
7. First Day of Autumn: Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts, 10.07.11 ★★★★★
9. Happy Halloween!: Witch Blood by Anya Bast
10. Reader's Choice: Narcissus in Chains by Laurell K. Hamilton






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










Going 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- Promises (read with Jane)10/5 (4.5*)
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!- Dating Cupid 10/9 (3.5*)(Cupid,Venus,Ares)
10.Choice- Anchor and Storm











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 Robyn Carr . ( Library)
5. Reading Group Month: Surgeon (with my Hubby)
6. National Grouch Day: <.s>Black widow by Jessie Keane . -FInished
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

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











1.
2.
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

4. Chick-Lit - Friday Night Cocktails by Rushby
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











1/3 or 5 Completed
1. "O" is for October: Heart Mate by Robin D. Owens
2. Happy Birthday Crazy Princess (10/29):
3. Geography: Crazy Hot by Tara Janzen
4. Reading Group Month: Changeless by Gail Carriger
5. Reader's Choice: Canyons of Night by Jayne Castle






8. World Food Day: Sweet Spot
9. Happy Halloween!: The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf
10. Reader's Choice: Animal Attraction









4/8
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 - 10.09
√ 8. Food: Devil's Food Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke - 10.02
9. Halloween costume character:
10. Reader's Choice: TBD

4/?? Completed
01. "O" is for October: Read a book in which the title or author's first or last name starts with "O".
Heart Search by Robin D. Owens
02. Happy Birthday: (Oct 5) - Happy Birthday Jenny!
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.
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.











1/3 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.

6.

7. Autumn Devil's Desire Laurie McBain 10/10
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.

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:
8. World Food day:
9. Happy Halloween: Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead
10. Reader's Choice: Warrior by Zoe Archer
2/7
*all books subject to change:)

2 out of 5 Complete
1. "O" is for October: Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver
2. Happy Birthday!: Lip Service by Susan Mallery
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: The Penny Pinchers Club by Sarah Strohmeyer or Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella
8. World Food Day:
10. Reader's Choice:






1.
2.
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.
9. Happy Halloween: The Dead Town by Dean Koontz
10. Reader's choice: The Best Gift by Wendy Markham

5/10
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:
6. National Grouch Day:
7. First Day of Autumn:
8. World Food Day: Simply Irresistible
9. Happy Halloween!: Envy(Angel)
10. Reader's Choice: Love, Come to Me






1. 'O' is for October -
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) -
10. Reader's Choice -

10. Reader's Choice:
Completed 1/10


Going to see how many I can get to...
1. "O" book-Oscar's Soul 10/7 (3*)
2. Happy Birthday Kate! Party Naked 10/10 (4*)
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- Promises (read with Jane)10/5 (4.5*)
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!- Dating Cupid 10/9 (3.5*)(Cupid,Venus,Ares)
10.Choice- Demonglass 10/10 (4*)











3/5 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:
10. Reader's Choice:






7/10 Completed
1. "O" is for October: Only Mine
2. Happy Birthday Kate!:
3. Geography: Heartbreaker
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month:
5. Reading Group Month: Canyons of Night
6. National Grouch Day:
7. First Day of Autumn:
8. World Food Day:
9. Happy Halloween!:
10. Reader's Choice:
Finished:








1. 'O' is for October -
2. Happy Birthday! -
3. Geography -
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month -
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) -
10. Reader's Choice -

4. Chick-Lit - Friday Night Cocktails by Rushby
6. Surly/Difficult Character - Mr. Impossible by Chase
9. Halloween - Much Ado About Vampires by MacAlister
10. My Choice - Shadowflame by Sylvan











2/3 or 5 Completed
1. "O" is for October: Heart Mate by Robin D. Owens
2. Happy Birthday Crazy Princess (10/29):
3. Geography: Crazy Hot by Tara Janzen
4. Reading Group Month: Changeless by Gail Carriger
5. Reader's Choice:






Duration: Oct 1 ~ Oct 30
6/10 Read
1. O is for...:
2. Happy Birthday Auntee! Edge of Sight by Roxanne St. Claire
3. From the land of Salty Lakes:
4. Pink=Strength: Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah MacLean
5. Read it With Me...Please:
6. You Big Grouch!:
7. Legends of the Fall:
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











3/5 completed
3. Geography, author lives in Utah: Monster Hunter International by Larry Correia – currently reading
5. Reading Group Month: Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead (buddy read) – Oct 3 – 3.5 stars
6. National Grouch Day: Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick – Oct 09 – 3 stars
9. Happy Halloween!: Pale Demon by Kim Harrison
10. Reader's Choice: Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick – Oct 02 – 3.5 stars






6/10 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:
World Food Day: The Diva Takes the Cake by Krista Davis
Happy Halloween: A Charmed Death by Madelyn Alt
My Choice:
Unread:




Read:







6/8
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:

√ 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 - 10.09
√ 8. Food: Devil's Food Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke - 10.02
√ 9. Halloween costume character: queen: Storm Born by Richelle Mead - 10.08
10. Reader's Choice: TBD

1. "O" is for October: One Foot in the Grave Jeaniene Frost 10/8/11
2. Happy Birthday!: (Alexis's shelf) You Slay Me, Katie MacAlister 10/11/11
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

1. "O" book-Oscar's Soul 10/7 (3*)
2. Happy Birthday Kate! Party Naked 10/10 (4*)
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- Promises (read with Jane)10/5 (4.5*)
6. National Grouch Day- Shotgun Bride 10/4
8. World Food Day- Going Too Far (family owned diner) 10/12 (4*)
7. First Day Of Autumn- Saving Francesca 10/6 (5*)
9. Happy Halloween!- Dating Cupid 10/9 (3.5*)(Cupid,Venus,Ares)
10.Choice- Demonglass 10/10 (4*)










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0/3 or 5 Completed
1. "O" is for October: Heart Mate by Robin D. Owens
2. Happy Birthday Crazy Princess (10/29): Carnal Innocence by Nora Roberts
3. Geography: Crazy Hot by Tara Janzen
4. Reading Group Month: Changeless by Gail Carriger
5. Reader's Choice: Canyons of Night by Jayne Castle