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message 251: 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 10/14
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 10/12
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
4/7
*all books subject to change:)


message 252: by Erin (new)

Erin (erin-b) RRRC October 2011 Reading Challenge

Read: 8/10

1. O for October: One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
2. Happy Birthday Kelli: The Reluctant Vampire by Lynsay Sands 10/15/11
3. Geography - Utah: Midnight Kiss by Victoria Dahl 10/2/11
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh 10/17/11
5. Reading Group Month: A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness 10/14/11
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: Big Bad Beast by Shelly Laurenston 10/7/11
9. Happy Halloween: Vampires Dark Peril by Christine Feehan
10. Reader's Choice Eternal Hunter by Cynthia Eden 10/14/11

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 Big Bad Beast (Pride, #6) by Shelly Laurenston Dark Peril (Carpathians, #21) by Christine Feehan Eternal Hunter (Night Watch, #1) by Cynthia Eden


message 253: by Wan (new)

Wan (wanwaddell) | 2081 comments October Monthly Challenge 2011
Duration: Oct 1 ~ Oct 30
3/5 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 10/7 (4)
7. First Day of Autumn: Red/Yellow/Orange/Brown Archeron by Sherrilyn Kenyon 10/18 (5)
9. Happy Halloween!: Witch Witchling by Yasmine Galenorm
10. My Choice: Dark Taste of Rapture by Gena Showalter 10/4 (5)

One Grave at a Time (Night Huntress, #6) by Jeaniene Frost Trial by Fire (Firefighters of Station Five, #1) by Jo Davis Acheron (Dark-Hunter, #15) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Witchling (Sisters of the Moon, #1) by Yasmine Galenorn Dark Taste of Rapture (Alien Huntress, #6) by Gena Showalter


message 254: by Penney (new)

Penney (pschoener) | 3553 comments Way to go BJ Rose!!!


message 255: by Cathy (last edited Oct 18, 2011 06:32PM) (new)

Cathy Galloway | 700 comments RRRC October
Completed 6/10

1. "O" is for October: Read a book which title starts with "O". Oh. My. Gods. by Terra Lynn Childs10/14/11
2. Happy Birthday Amber!! Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Utah A Little Bit Wild by Victoria Dahl
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Read a book that is Chick-lit with a pink cover. Good Girls Don't by Victoria Dahl
5. Reading Group Month: Read a book with at least one other person. One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost (SOS group read)10/13/11
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 Phoenix10/18/11
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 Carriger10/8/11
10. Reader's Choice: Read a book, any book. The decision is all yours. Colters’ Woman by Maya Banks 10/2/11

Challenge Duration: October 1 – October 31, 2011


message 256: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31763 comments I'm in! I'm only going to commit to five this month.

5 of 5, plus one. I think I'm going to make it to 8.

2. Happy Birthday Shannon! Canyons of Night by Jayne Castle 10.18.11
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead 10.7.11
6. National Grouch Day: Fatal Heat: A SEAL Novella by Lisa Marie Rice 10.8.11
7. First Day of Autumn: Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacey 10.3.11
9. Happy Halloween! Vampire - Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian 10.14.11
10. Reader's Choice: Total Knee Replacement and Rehabilitation: The Knee Owner's Manual 10.4.11

Canyons of Night (The Arcane Society,#12. Looking Glass Trilogy,#3, Harmony, #8) by Jayne Castle Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid, #1) by Richelle Mead Fatal Heat A SEAL Novella by Lisa Marie Rice Exclusively Yours (Kowalski Family, #1) by Shannon Stacey Deeper Than Midnight (Midnight Breed, #9) by Lara Adrian Total Knee Replacement and Rehabilitation The Knee Owner's Manual by Daniel Brugioni


message 257: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Penney wrote: "Way to go BJ Rose!!!"

Thanks, Penney!


message 258: by Lauren (last edited Oct 19, 2011 03:57AM) (new)

Lauren (laurenjberman) DONE!

Complete: 8/8

1. O is for...:Out of Body by Stella Cameron - Done: Oct 9
2. Happy Birthday Corrupt Angel: Wild Heat by Bella Andre - Done: Oct 17
3. Breast Cancer Awareness: Snowbound by Larissa Ione - Done: Oct 1
4. Buddy Read: Don't Tell by Karen Rose - Done: Oct 11
5. Grouchy Guy: Hunger Untamed by Pamela Palmer - Done: Oct 8
6. Autumn Colors (yellow/green): Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian - - Done: Oct 5
7. Halloween (Cowboy):Heartless by Diana Palmer - Done: Oct 10
8. Reader's Choice:Running Scared by Shannon K. Butcher - Done: Oct 13


message 259: by Penney (new)

Penney (pschoener) | 3553 comments Nice job Lauren!!


message 260: by ~Leslie~ (new)

~Leslie~ (akareadingmachine) | 1934 comments 5/8

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 Shadows10/14/11 ***** stars

4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Divorced, Desperate and Delicious10/13/11 *** stars

6. National Grouch Day: The Viperfinished 10/19/11 *****stars!!

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
One True Love by Barbara Freethy Wicked Appetite (The Unmentionables, #1) by Janet Evanovich Divorced, Desperate and Delicious (Divorced, #1) by Christie Craig Lord of Shadows by Alix Rickloff The Viper (Highland Guard, #4) by Monica McCarty


TO READ
The Secret History of Elizabeth Tudor, Vampire Slayer by Lucy Weston Halfway to the Grave (Night Huntress, #1) by Jeaniene Frost A Crimson Warning (Lady Emily, #6) by Tasha Alexander


message 261: 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 10/14
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 10/12
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: Seven Exes Are Eight Too Many 10/18
5/7
*all books subject to change:)


message 262: by Lacy (last edited Oct 19, 2011 08:03AM) (new)

Lacy (lacy_stewart) | 1966 comments Here is my tentative list:

October Monthly Challenge 2011
Duration: Oct 1 ~ Oct 30
4/6 Read


1. "O" is for October: One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost 10/12/2011 - 5stars
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month (strong female lead): Rapture in Death by J.D. Robb
5. Reading Group Read: The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova 10/15/2011 - 4stars
6. National Grouch Day (difficult): Getting Rid of Bradley 10/18/2011 - 4Stars
7. First Day of Autumn (2 colors): The Day Before by Lisa Schroeder 10/7/2011 - 5stars
9. Happy Halloween (Zombies): The Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan
10. Reader's choice: One for the Money by Janet Evanovich


Rapture in Death (In Death, #4) by J.D. Robb The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova The Day Before by Lisa Schroeder The Dead-Tossed Waves (The Forest of Hands and Teeth, #2) by Carrie Ryan One for the Money (Stephanie Plum, #1) by Janet Evanovich One Grave at a Time (Night Huntress, #6) by Jeaniene Frost Getting Rid of Bradley by Jennifer Crusie


message 263: by Courtney (new)

Courtney K (cklueh) | 512 comments October Monthly Reading Challenge
Duration: October 1st to October 31st
4/? COMPLETE

1. "O" is for October: Once a Witch
2. Happy Birthday!: Sabrina- Succubus on Top FINISHED 10/15
3. Geography: Princess Academy FINISHED 10/16
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Vanish FINISHED 10/18
5. Reading Group Month: Destined
6. National Grouch Day: Hourglass FINISHED 10/14
7. First Day of Autumn: The Way We Fall
8. World Food Day: Such a Pretty Fat
9. Happy Halloween!: Vamped (Vampire)
10. Reader's Choice: Dead Beautiful DIDN'T LIKE IT

Once a Witch (Witch, #1) by Carolyn MacCullough Succubus on Top (Georgina Kincaid, #2) by Richelle Mead Princess Academy by Shannon Hale Vanish (Firelight, #2) by Sophie Jordan Destined (House of Night, #9) by P.C. Cast Hourglass (Hourglass, #1) by Myra McEntire The Way We Fall by Megan Crewe Such a Pretty Fat One Narcissist's Quest to Discover if Her Life Makes Her Ass Look Big, or Why Pie is Not the Answer by Jen Lancaster Vamped (Vamped, #1) by Lucienne Diver Dead Beautiful (Dead Beautiful, #1) by Yvonne Woon


message 264: by Jojo (last edited Oct 19, 2011 11:03AM) (new)

Jojo | 1010 comments Read: 9/10


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 14/10/11
5. Reading Group Month: Unlawful Contact 19/10/11
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 15/10/11
9. Happy Halloween!: Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman 02/10/11
10. Readers Choice: He Loves Lucy by Susan Donovan 06/10/11

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 Unlawful Contact (I-Team, #3) by Pamela Clare 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 265: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Congratulations, Lauren!!

Lauren wrote: "DONE!

Complete: 8/8"



message 266: by Penney (new)

Penney (pschoener) | 3553 comments October Monthly Challenge 2011
Duration: Oct 1 ~ Oct 30
9/10 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 10/17 ✯✯✯½
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. Mom, I Wanna Join the Circus!: Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 10/19 ✯✯✯✯
10. Thanks For The Rec Autumn!: Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James 10/15 ✯✯✯✯½

One Grave at a Time (Night Huntress, #6) by Jeaniene Frost Edge of Sight (The Guardian Angelinos, #1) by Roxanne St. Claire Good Girls Don't (Donovan Brothers Brewery, #1) by Victoria Dahl Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah MacLean Dead Silence (Stillwater Trilogy, #1) by Brenda Novak The Angel and the Prince by Laurel O'Donnell Drums of Autumn (Outlander, #4) by Diana Gabaldon The Lost Recipe for Happiness by Barbara O'Neal Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1) by E.L. James


message 267: by Hayley (new)

Hayley (mrsjohnson1985) Congrats to Karen, BJ rose, and Lauren!


message 268: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Thanks, Hayley!


message 269: by Bookchaser (last edited Oct 19, 2011 08:22PM) (new)

Bookchaser | 2022 comments October Monthly Challenge 2011

6/10 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 10/16/11
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 10/19/11
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

Heart Search (Celta's Heartmates #10) by Robin D. Owens The Inn At Eagle Point (Chesapeake Shores #1) by Sherryl Woods XXX Whispers through Time (Time Passages) by Sherry Lewis XXX Deep in the Valley (Grace Valley Trilogy, #1) by Robyn Carr XXX The Raven Prince (Princes Trilogy, #1) by Elizabeth Hoyt XXX The Viper (Highland Guard, #4) by Monica McCarty XXX Sexiest Man Alive by Diana Holquist Sweet Talk (Bakery Sisters, #1) by Susan Mallery XXX Morgan (Buckhorn Brothers, #2) (Temptation, 790) by Lori Foster XXX Hunting Ground (Alpha & Omega, #2) by Patricia Briggs


message 270: by Hayley (new)

Hayley (mrsjohnson1985) ~October Monthly Challenge 2011~

3 out of 3 Complete! ALL DONE! (Was going for 5, but the two other books I had picked, someone had checked them out from the library before I could get to them :( )

4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella [Completed on Oct 13th]
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]



Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella Sweet Love by Sarah Strohmeyer 50 Harbor Street by Debbie Macomber


message 271: by Amy J. (new)

Amy J. | 349 comments 5/5 Read

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

5. Group (buddy) Read: Making Waves Finished 10/20

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 CrusieMaking Waves by Tawna FenskeLast Sacrifice (Vampire Academy, #6) by Richelle MeadFade Out (The Morganville Vampires, #7) by Rachel CaineA Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1) by George R.R. Martin



message 272: by Heather (last edited Oct 20, 2011 10:26AM) (new)

Heather (messybar) | 189 comments October Monthly Challenge 2011

3/3 Completed

1. Happy Birthday Crazy Princess (10/29): Carnal Innocence by Nora Roberts 10/9 ★★★★☆
2. Reading Group Month: Changeless by Gail Carriger 10/19 ★★★★☆
3. Reader's Choice: Canyons of Night by Jayne Castle 10/11 ★★★★☆

Carnal Innocence by Nora Roberts Changeless (Parasol Protectorate, #2) by Gail Carriger Canyons of Night (The Arcane Society,#12. Looking Glass Trilogy,#3, Harmony, #8) by Jayne Castle


message 273: by Courtney (new)

Courtney K (cklueh) | 512 comments October Monthly Reading Challenge
Duration: October 1st to October 31st
5/? COMPLETE

1. "O" is for October: Once a Witch
2. Happy Birthday!: Sabrina- Succubus on Top FINISHED 10/15
3. Geography: Princess Academy FINISHED 10/16
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Vanish FINISHED 10/18
5. Reading Group Month: Destined
6. National Grouch Day: Hourglass FINISHED 10/14
7. First Day of Autumn: The Way We Fall
8. World Food Day: Dead Reckoning
9. Happy Halloween!: Vamped (Vampire)
10. Reader's Choice: Dead is the New Black FINISHED 10/20
Once a Witch (Witch, #1) by Carolyn MacCullough Succubus on Top (Georgina Kincaid, #2) by Richelle Mead Princess Academy by Shannon Hale Vanish (Firelight, #2) by Sophie Jordan Destined (House of Night, #9) by P.C. Cast Hourglass (Hourglass, #1) by Myra McEntire The Way We Fall by Megan Crewe Dead Reckoning (Sookie Stackhouse, #11) by Charlaine Harris Vamped (Vamped, #1) by Lucienne Diver Dead Is the New Black (Dead Is, #1) by Marlene Perez


message 274: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Congratulations, Amy J, Hayley, & Heather!!!


message 275: by Lynne (last edited Oct 20, 2011 04:07PM) (new)

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


1. “O” is for October: Only Mine by Susan Mallery – 10/5
2. Happy Birthday Michelle (25)!: It's Always Been You by Victoria Dahl–10/11
3. Utah: Good Girls Don't by Victoria Dahl – 10/20
4. Breast Cancer Awareness: The Goblin Wood by Hillari Bell (strong woman) – 10/7
5. Reading Group Month: Trance by Linda Gerber (w/my daughter) – 10/16
6. National Grouch Day: Afterlight by Elle Jasper (Eli) – 10/13
7. First Day of Autumn: Home Improvement: Undead Edition by Charlaine Harris et al. (red, orange & yellow) – 10/17
8. World Food Day: Just One Taste by Louisa Edwards (restaurant) – 10/15
9. Happy Halloween: Vampire Mine by Kerrelyn Sparks (vampire) – 10/4
10. Reader's Choice: Kisses from Hell by Kristin Cast et al. – 10/20

Complete:
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 The Goblin Wood (Goblin Wood, #1) by Hilari Bell Trance by Linda Gerber Afterlight (Dark Ink Chronicles #1) by Elle Jasper Home Improvement Undead Edition by Charlaine Harris 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


message 276: by Christine (new)

Christine | 955 comments Quick question: Instead of the word "Autumn" in the title, how about the word "Fall"?


message 277: by Penney (new)

Penney (pschoener) | 3553 comments Great Job Amy J, Hayley, Heather and Christine!!!


message 278: by Penney (new)

Penney (pschoener) | 3553 comments Christine wrote: "Quick question: Instead of the word "Autumn" in the title, how about the word "Fall"?"

I guess we can make that work Christine.


message 279: by Cathy (new)

Cathy Galloway | 700 comments RRRC October
Completed 7/10

1. "O" is for October: Read a book which title starts with "O". Oh. My. Gods. by Terra Lynn Childs10/14/11
2. Happy Birthday Amber!! Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong10/20/11
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Utah A Little Bit Wild 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)10/13/11
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 Phoenix10/18/11
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 Carriger10/8/11
10. Reader's Choice: Read a book, any book. The decision is all yours. Colters' Woman by Maya Banks 10/2/11

Challenge Duration: October 1 – October 31, 2011


message 280: by Penney (new)

Penney (pschoener) | 3553 comments October Monthly Challenge 2011
Duration: Oct 1 ~ Oct 30
10/10 Read All Done!!!


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 10/17 ✯✯✯½
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 10/20 ✯✯✯½
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. Mom, I Wanna Join the Circus!: Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 10/19 ✯✯✯✯
10. Thanks For The Rec Autumn!: Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James 10/15 ✯✯✯✯½

One Grave at a Time (Night Huntress, #6) by Jeaniene Frost Edge of Sight (The Guardian Angelinos, #1) by Roxanne St. Claire Good Girls Don't (Donovan Brothers Brewery, #1) by Victoria Dahl Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah MacLean Dead Silence (Stillwater Trilogy, #1) by Brenda Novak The Angel and the Prince by Laurel O'Donnell Drums of Autumn (Outlander, #4) by Diana Gabaldon The Lost Recipe for Happiness by Barbara O'Neal Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades, #1) by E.L. James


message 281: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Congratulations, Lynne!!

Congratulations, Penney!!


message 282: by Lynne (new)

Lynne (lovetoreadgal) | 1182 comments Thanks BJ Rose! Congrats to you too!


message 283: by Penney (new)

Penney (pschoener) | 3553 comments Oops! I congratulated Christine instead of Lynne. My bad. Lets try that again shall we...

Great job Lynne! ;-)


message 284: by MountainKat, Moderator (new)

MountainKat | 31763 comments I'm in! I'm only going to commit to five this month.

5 of 5, plus two. Updated 10.20.11 I think I'm going to make it to 8.

1. O is for October: Hot under Pressure by Kathleen O'Reilly 10.20.11
2. Happy Birthday Shannon! Canyons of Night by Jayne Castle 10.18.11
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead 10.7.11
6. National Grouch Day: Fatal Heat: A SEAL Novella by Lisa Marie Rice 10.8.11
7. First Day of Autumn: Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacey 10.3.11
9. Happy Halloween! Vampire - Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian 10.14.11
10. Reader's Choice: Total Knee Replacement and Rehabilitation: The Knee Owner's Manual 10.4.11

Hot under Pressure (Harlequin Blaze #485) by Kathleen O'Reilly Canyons of Night (The Arcane Society,#12. Looking Glass Trilogy,#3, Harmony, #8) by Jayne Castle Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid, #1) by Richelle Mead Fatal Heat A SEAL Novella by Lisa Marie Rice Exclusively Yours (Kowalski Family, #1) by Shannon Stacey Deeper Than Midnight (Midnight Breed, #9) by Lara Adrian Total Knee Replacement and Rehabilitation The Knee Owner's Manual by Daniel Brugioni


message 285: by Christine (last edited Oct 21, 2011 06:11AM) (new)

Christine | 955 comments Penney wrote: "Oops! I congratulated Christine instead of Lynne. My bad. Lets try that again shall we...

Great job Lynne! ;-)"


Darn! I thought maybe I was done and didn't realize it.

Actually, since I can cheat and use "fall" instead of "autumn" in the title, then I am done.

5/5 completed

3. Geography, author lives in Utah: Monster Hunter International by Larry Correia – Oct 13 – 3 stars
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
7. First Day of Autumn: Twilight Fall – Oct 20 - 3.5 stars
10. Reader's Choice: Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick – Oct 02 – 3 stars

Monster Hunter International (MHI, #1) by Larry Correia Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid, #1) by Richelle Mead Crescendo (Hush, Hush, #2) by Becca Fitzpatrick Twilight Fall (Darkyn, #6) by Lynn Viehl Hush, Hush (Hush, Hush, #1) by Becca Fitzpatrick


message 286: by Lauren (new)

Lauren (laurenjberman) Congratulations to everyone whose finished!


message 287: by Kim (new)

Kim  | 295 comments 2. Happy Birthday, Shannon: The Power of Six by Pittacus Lore
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce
7. First Day of Autumn: Attachments by Rainbow Rowell
9. Happy Halloween: The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern


Completed 4/5


message 288: by Hayley (new)

Hayley (mrsjohnson1985) Congrats Amy, Heather, Lynne, Penney, MountainKat, and Christine!

And Thanks BJ Rose & Penney!


message 289: by Penney (new)

Penney (pschoener) | 3553 comments Congrats again Christine!!!

Congrats to you too MountainKat!!!



message 290: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Congratulations, Christine & MountainKat!!!


message 291: by Valorie (new)

Valorie  | 2218 comments 7/10 Done

1. October: Once Bitten by Kalayna Price 10/15 ★★★★
2. Happy B-Day Megan!: Magic to the Bone by Devon Monk 10/11 ★★★
3. Utah: Tapped Out by Natalie Roberts 10/14 ★★★★
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 10/17 ★★★★
8. World Food Day: Peppermint Twisted by Sammi Carter 10/21 ★★★
9. Witch Costume: Enchanted, Inc. by Shanna Swendson 10/2 ★★★★
10. My Choice: Blood Rock by Anthony Francis

Once Bitten (Haven #1) by Kalayna Price Magic to the Bone (Allie Beckstrom, #1) by Devon Monk Tapped Out (Jenny T. Partridge, #2) by Natalie M. Roberts Windfall (Weather Warden, #4) by Rachel Caine Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid, #1) by Richelle Mead Dreamfever (Fever, #4) by Karen Marie Moning Blood and Destiny (Ladies of St. George, #1) by Kaye Chambers Peppermint Twisted (A Candy Shop Mystery #3) by Sammi Carter Enchanted, Inc. (Enchanted, Inc. #1) by Shanna Swendson Blood Rock (Skindancer, #2) by Anthony Francis


message 292: by Ceej (new)

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

8/10

1. "O" is for October: The Way You Aren't
2. Happy Birthday!: The Lunatic Cafe 10/5 (happy birthday Tricia)
3. Geography: Heartbreaker 10/16
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 10/12
9. Happy Halloween!: Envy 10/21(Angel)
10. Reader's Choice: Love, Come to Me

Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin The Cajun Cowboy (Cajun, #3) by Sandra Hill The Lunatic Cafe (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #4) by Laurell K. Hamilton Dark Desires After Dusk (Immortals After Dark, #6) by Kresley Cole The Finley Sisters' Oath of Romance (Indigo) by Keith Thomas Walker Simply Irresistible (Chinooks Hockey Team, #1) by Rachel Gibson Heartbreaker by Karen Robards Envy (The Fallen Angels, #3) by J.R. Ward


message 293: by Joann (new)

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

RRRC 2011 October Monthly Challenge

Duration: October 1, 2011 - October 31, 2011

5/5 Read

Challenge Complete 10.19.11


1. "O" is for October: One Day by David Nicholls, 10.08.11 ★★★
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie, 10.19.11 ★★★
7. First Day of Autumn: Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts, 10.07.11 ★★★★★
9. Happy Halloween!: Witch Blood by Anya Bast, 10.13.11 ★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Narcissus in Chains by Laurell K. Hamilton, 10.15.11 ★★★★


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 294: by ~Melissa~ (new)

~Melissa~ | 2098 comments RRRC October Monthly Challenge ~ 5/8 Read

Oct 1-31st


1. "O" is for October: Read a book which title or starts with "O". Out of Mind Stella Cameron

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

4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: *A virtual high-five for a book with a pink cover. Good Girls Don't Victoria Dahl

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

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

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

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


10. Reader's Choice: Read a book, any book. Envy J R Ward


Lover Unbound (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #5) by J.R. Ward Pack Challenge (Magnus Pack, #1) by Shelly Laurenston Too Hot To Touch (Rising Star Chef, #1) by Louisa Edwards Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs Succubus on Top (Georgina Kincaid, #2) by Richelle Mead


Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos) | 809 comments Challenge Duration: October 1 – October 31, 2011
2/7

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9: Vamps and the City 10/22
10: The Hunger Games 10/10

The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1) by Suzanne Collins Vamps and the City (Love at Stake, #2) by Kerrelyn Sparks


message 296: by ~Leslie~ (new)

~Leslie~ (akareadingmachine) | 1934 comments 6/8

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 Shadows10/14/11 ***** stars

4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Divorced, Desperate and Delicious10/13/11 *** stars

6. National Grouch Day: The Viperfinished 10/19/11 *****stars!!

7. First Day of Autumn:.The Secret History of Elizabeth Tudor, Vampire SlayerFinished 10/22/11 *** stars

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
One True Love by Barbara Freethy Wicked Appetite (The Unmentionables, #1) by Janet Evanovich Divorced, Desperate and Delicious (Divorced, #1) by Christie Craig Lord of Shadows by Alix Rickloff The Viper (Highland Guard, #4) by Monica McCarty The Secret History of Elizabeth Tudor, Vampire Slayer by Lucy Weston


TO READ
Halfway to the Grave (Night Huntress, #1) by Jeaniene Frost A Crimson Warning (Lady Emily, #6) by Tasha Alexander


message 297: by MountainKat, Moderator (last edited Oct 22, 2011 04:55PM) (new)

MountainKat | 31763 comments I'm in! I'm only going to commit to five this month.

5 of 5, plus three. Updated 10.22.11 And that is all for me this month, having surgery on Monday.

1. O is for October: Hot under Pressure by Kathleen O'Reilly 10.20.11
2. Happy Birthday Shannon! Canyons of Night by Jayne Castle 10.18.11
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead 10.7.11
5. Reading Group Month: His Wicked Kiss by Gaelen Foley 10.22.11
6. National Grouch Day: Fatal Heat: A SEAL Novella by Lisa Marie Rice 10.8.11
7. First Day of Autumn: Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacey 10.3.11
9. Happy Halloween! Vampire - Deeper Than Midnight by Lara Adrian 10.14.11
10. Reader's Choice: Total Knee Replacement and Rehabilitation: The Knee Owner's Manual 10.4.11

Hot under Pressure (Harlequin Blaze #485) by Kathleen O'Reilly Canyons of Night (The Arcane Society,#12. Looking Glass Trilogy,#3, Harmony, #8) by Jayne Castle Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid, #1) by Richelle Mead His Wicked Kiss (Knight Miscellany, #7) by Gaelen Foley Fatal Heat A SEAL Novella by Lisa Marie Rice Exclusively Yours (Kowalski Family, #1) by Shannon Stacey Deeper Than Midnight (Midnight Breed, #9) by Lara Adrian Total Knee Replacement and Rehabilitation The Knee Owner's Manual by Daniel Brugioni

Congratulations to all of the finishers!!


message 298: by Lekshmy (new)

Lekshmy | 245 comments 6/10



1."O" is for October: Outlander by Diana Gabaldon

2. Happy Birthday!: Catching Fire- Suzanne Collins. Happy Birthday Lauran
3. Geography: A little bit wild by Victoria Dahl - Completed
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Deep in the Valley by Robyn Carr - Completed

5. Reading Group Month: Surgeon (with my Hubby)

6. National Grouch Day: Black widow by Jessie Keane. Completed
7. First Day of Autumn: Succubus on Top Richelle Mead
8. World Food Day: The Lost Recipe for Happiness by Barbara O'Neal - Completed

9. Happy Halloween!: Ghost song by Sarah Rayne - Completed
10. Reader's Choice: Water for Elephant by Sara Guren – Completed


message 299: by Penney (last edited Oct 22, 2011 06:32PM) (new)

Penney (pschoener) | 3553 comments Nicely done Joann, Judy and MountainKat!!


message 300: by Desperado (last edited Oct 22, 2011 07:29PM) (new)

Desperado (lethallovely) | 822 comments October 2011 RRRC Monthly Challenge
5/5 Completo! Finito!


2. Happy Birthday, Megan!: Archangel's Blade by Nalini Singh ★★★★☆ 10/5
4. Chicks Kick Butt: Unchained by Sharon Ashwood ★★☆☆☆ 10/15
5. Grouch Day: Dayhunter by Jocelynn Drake ★★★★☆ 10/22
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

Archangel's Blade (Guild Hunter, #4) by Nalini Singh Unchained (The Dark Forgotten, #3) by Sharon Ashwood Dayhunter (Dark Days, #2) by Jocelynn Drake Anna Dressed in Blood (Anna #1) by Kendare Blake Demon Bound  by Meljean Brook


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