2011 October Monthly Challenge ~ Participant's Thread

[Heather]

October Monthly Challenge 2011

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

[Penney]

Wow Hina! Very impressive, congrats :-)

[Ceej]

October 2011 Monthly Reading Challenge

4/10

1. "O" is for October: The Way You Aren't
2. Happy Birthday!: The Lunatic Cafe 10/5 (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 10/7
7. First Day of Autumn: The Cajun Cowboy 10/2
8. World Food Day: Simply Irresistible
9. Happy Halloween!: Envy(Angel)
10. Reader's Choice: Love, Come to Me

[Debbie]

Ugh, the rate I am going I will be lucky to get 1 in, but going for 5.

[Karyn]

1. O is for october One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
2. Happy Birthday Annvelwis! A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix
3. Geography - Utah The Princess and the Hound by Mette Ivie Harrison
4. Breast Cancer Awareness month New York to Dallas by J.D. Robb 6/oct
5. Reading Group Month One for the Money by Janet Evanovich 5/oct
6. National Grouch Month Sweet Venom by Tera Lynn Childs 8/oct
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

[Cathy]

RRRC October
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. National Grouch Day: Read a book with a "surly" or "difficult" character. Jericho in Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning10/7/11
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. Reader's Choice: Read a book, any book. The decision is all yours. 2011Colters' Woman by Maya Banks 10/2/11

Challenge Duration: October 1 – October 31

[Desperado]

October 2011 RRRC Monthly Challenge
2/5 Completed

2. Happy Birthday, Megan!: Archangel's Blade by Nalini Singh ★★★★☆ 10/5
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 ★★★★☆ 10/8
10. Reader's Choice: TBD

TBD

[Hina]

Penney wrote: "Wow Hina! Very impressive, congrats :-)"

Thanks Penny.

[Ana]

Congrats Hina..You read FASTTTTTT!! Wow..respect!!!

[Valorie]

2/10 Done

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: Windfall by Rachel Caine 10/5 ★★★★
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: Enchanted, Inc. by Shanna Swendson 10/2 ★★★★
10. My Choice: Blood Rock by Anthony Francis

[Katie]

5/10 Read


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

[~Leslie~]

2/8

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 Finished 10/9/11 ** stars

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

10. Reader's Choice: A Crimson Warning

READ



TO READ

[Joann]

I'm in for 5 this month.

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

[Jojo]

Read: 6/10


1. O for October: On the Run by Sue Fineman 05/10/11
2. Happy Birthday Michelle (4th): Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh 07/10/11
3. Geography - Utah: Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl 09/10/11
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 06/10/11

[Fran, Moderator]

7 Completed

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

[Lekshmy]

2/10

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

[FlibBityFLooB]

4/10 read :)

1. O Title/Author - Out of My Mind by Rhodes - 10/2/11, ★★
2. Happy Bday (D.G.)- Hot Head by Suede - 10/5/11, ★★★★★
3. Utah Author- Talk Me Down by Dahl - 10/9/11, ★★★
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

[Michelle]

2 of 10


1. "O" is for October: On Mystic Lake by Kristin Hannah October 9th
2. Happy Birthday: The Help by Kathryn Stockett HB Shirley on the 20th! October 6th
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

[FlibBityFLooB]

5/10 read. Halfway there. Woohwooh! :)

1. O Title/Author - Out of My Mind by Rhodes - 10/2/11, ★★
2. Happy Bday (D.G.)- Hot Head by Suede - 10/5/11, ★★★★★
3. Utah Author- Talk Me Down by Dahl - 10/9/11, ★★★
4. Chick-Lit - Friday Night Cocktails by Rushby
5. Read with Friends - Slow Ride by McCarthy - 10/9/11, ★★★
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

[Heather]

October Monthly Challenge 2011

1/3 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 10/9 ★★★★☆
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

[Kate]

5/8

1. "O" is for October: Obsessed 10/4/2011

2. Happy Birthday!:Under Her Skin 10/5/2011

3. Geography: Start Me Up 10/6/2011

4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Fools Rush In 10/7/2011

7. First Day of Autumn: Riding Wild 10/9/2011

8. World Food Day: Sweet Spot

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

10. Reader's Choice: Animal Attraction

[BJ Rose]

October 2011 Romance Readers
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

[Bookchaser]

October Monthly Challenge 2011

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!
The Inn At Eagle Point by Sherryl Woods 10/09/11
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).
Sexiest Man Alive by Diana Holquist 10/07/11
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 10/04/11
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 10/06/11

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[Katharina]

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[Katharina]

October 2011 Monthly Reading Challenge
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. Knock Me Off My Feet Susan Donovan
6. The Rebel Bride Catherine Coulter
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.

[Becky]

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 10/4
6. National Grouch day: The Duke by Gaelen Foley
7. Autumn: Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter 10/9
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:)

[Hayley]

~October Monthly Challenge 2011~

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: Sweet Love by Sarah Strohmeyer [Completed on Oct 5th]
10. Reader's Choice: 50 Harbor Street by Debbie Macomber [Complete on Oct 9th]

[Michelle]

3 of 10


1. "O" is for October: On Mystic Lake by Kristin Hannah October 9th
2. Happy Birthday: The Help by Kathryn Stockett HB Shirley on the 20th! October 6th
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 October 10th
9. Happy Halloween: The Dead Town by Dean Koontz
10. Reader's choice: The Best Gift by Wendy Markham

[Ceej]

October 2011 Monthly Reading Challenge

5/10

1. "O" is for October: The Way You Aren't
2. Happy Birthday!: The Lunatic Cafe 10/5 (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 10/8
6. National Grouch Day: Dark Desires After Dusk 10/7
7. First Day of Autumn: The Cajun Cowboy 10/2
8. World Food Day: Simply Irresistible
9. Happy Halloween!: Envy(Angel)
10. Reader's Choice: Love, Come to Me

[Katie]

6/10 Read


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

[Julianna]

Update 10/10

10. Reader's Choice: Victorian Scoundrel by Stephanie Burkhart (10/5)★★★★1/2

Completed 1/10

[Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos)]

Challenge Duration: October 1 – October 31, 2011
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[Fran, Moderator]

9 Completed

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*)

[Desperado]

October 2011 RRRC Monthly Challenge
3/5 Completed

2. Happy Birthday, Megan!: Archangel's Blade by Nalini Singh ★★★★☆ 10/5
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 ★★★★☆ 10/8
10. Reader's Choice: Demon Bound by Meljean Brook ★★★★☆ 10/10

[~KarenH~, Moderator]

October Monthly Challenge
7/10 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) 10/8/11
5. Reading Group Month: Canyons of Night
6. National Grouch Day: His Wicked Kiss 10/10/11
7. First Day of Autumn: Hot Head 10/5/11
8. World Food Day: Harvest Moon 10/5/11
9. Happy Halloween!: This Side of the Grave (vampire) 10/10/11
10. Reader's Choice: Succubus Blues 10/2/11

Finished:

[Katie]

8/10 Read


1. 'O' is for October - On Fire II: Still Burning - 10/10
2. Happy Birthday! - Father Mine: Zsadist and Bella's Story - 10/4
3. Geography - August: Scorched - 10/11
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Twin Temptations - 10/11
5. Reading Group Month - Genesis - 10/7
6. National Grouch Day - My Dangerous Duke
7. First Day of Autumn - What to Buy for the Vamp Who Has Everything - 10/7
8. World Food Day - Dreaming of You
9. Happy Halloween! (Vampire) - Dance With a Vampire - 10/9
10. Reader's Choice - Pearls Before Swine - 10/7

[FlibBityFLooB]

6/10 read. :)

1. O Title/Author - Out of My Mind by Rhodes - 10/2/11, ★★
2. Happy Bday (D.G.)- Hot Head by Suede - 10/5/11, ★★★★★
3. Utah Author- Talk Me Down by Dahl - 10/9/11, ★★★
4. Chick-Lit - Friday Night Cocktails by Rushby
5. Read with Friends - Slow Ride by McCarthy - 10/9/11, ★★★
6. Surly/Difficult Character - Mr. Impossible by Chase
7. Autumn Colors- Trust Me by Erno - 10/4/11, ★★★★★
8. Food - b>Hot in Here by Renwick - 10/11/11, ★★1/2
9. Halloween - Much Ado About Vampires by MacAlister
10. My Choice - Shadowflame by Sylvan

[Heather]

October Monthly Challenge 2011

2/3 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 10/9 ★★★★☆
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 10/11 ★★★★☆

[Penney]

October Monthly Challenge 2011
Duration: Oct 1 ~ Oct 30
6/10 Read

1. O is for...: One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost 10/10 ✯✯✯½
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 10/11 ✯✯✯½
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 10/7
6. You Big Grouch!: The Angel and the Prince by Laurel O'Donnell 10/02 ✯✯½
7. Legends of the Fall: Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon 10/6 ✯✯✯✯✯
8. Nom Nom Nom: The Lost Recipe for Happiness by Barbara O'Neal 10/4 ✯✯✯✯
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

[Christine]

I’m reconsidering my list since I’ve just decided I have to finish a few series before I start any new ones.

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

[KarenF]

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

6/10 Read

O is for October: One Good Knight by Mercedes Lackey 10/5/11
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) 10/7/11
National Grouch Day: Ill Wind by Nevada Barr 10/3/11
First Day of Autumn: Hexed by Kevin Hearne 10/8/11
World Food Day: The Diva Takes the Cake by Krista Davis
Happy Halloween: A Charmed Death by Madelyn Alt
My Choice: Dead Man's Island by Carolyn Hart 10/9/11

Unread:

Read:

[BJ Rose]

October 2011 Romance Readers
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: by Loretta Chase - 10.11
√ 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

[Dawn (Kat N Hat)]

5/10 Done

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

[Jane (PS), Moderator]

Congrats Hina!

[Fran, Moderator]

Congrats Hina!

[Fran, Moderator]

10/10 Completed!


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*)

[Heather]

Congrats Hina and Fran!

[Penney]

Yay Fran!!

[Hayley]

Congrats Fran!

[Fran, Moderator]

Thanks Heather, Penney and Hayley!