Happily Ever After Cafe discussion

Over in a Flash - hopefully will be a reoccurring challenge.

I stole this idea (with permission) from the SOS: Serious Overload of Series group.

Over in a Flash ~ Cover Hunt & Theme Challenge ~

Duration: November 1st through November 30th.

Rules: Read at least 2 books with the following themes, or items found on their covers, or colors from the options below. Be sure to post your book covers, dates read, and star ratings. Feel free to do as many as you want, as many times as you wish.

Member Choosing: Sherin has been a GoodReads member since October 2010, and a participant of Happily Ever After Café since February 2012. As to why she volunteered for October, she tells us about her sister Shahnaz:

My sister Shahnaz’s birthday is on 12th November. She is affectionately called as Shanu. She is a very vivacious, compassionate and gregarious person. She has a large circle of friends and remains close even with her friends from junior school. She is passionate about cooking. She spends most of her leisure time trying new recipes out. Shanu likes gardening. She used to grow most of the veggies for our kitchen. (She loves fish and meat too much to ever be a vegan, though! :p) Shanu is very helpful and efficient. She looks after the sick, coordinates most family events and is the go to person in case of an emergency.
My sister used to be a very mischievous kid who kept our family always on its toes!

COLORS: Orange / Pink

NOVEMBER THEMES - (1) World Vegan Day: {November 1st} (Established in 1994, tt is also World Vegan Month!) • Read a book about someone who likes to grow plants OR is kind to animals. (2) Armistice Day / Veterans Day: {November 11th} • Read a book set in a post war era Or with a character dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). (3) World Kindness Day: {November 13} • Read a book where the protagonist is a nurse OR an event manager OR makes sacrifices for others. (4) Children’s Day in India: {November 14th} • Read a book featuring a rogue /weird kid - or even more than one. (5) International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: {November 25th} • Read a book in which a woman is a martial arts expert OR overcomes an abusive past OR learns to stand up for herself.

ITEMS: Birthstone is Topaz, flower is Chrysanthemums, Zodiac is Scorpio (Scorpion) & Sagittarius (The Archer). Other items are: Flowers, ear rings, guitar, cake, kids, craft supplies, garden tools, beach, gift box, scooter, shopping bag.

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Sorry I've been so remiss at updating people. Everything is good with me, I've just taken on a new job and a new hobby... and between the two, I've cut down my time on GRs.

Enjoying seeing what you all read for the themes, colors, and items!

I am in for two.

Good for you Lisa Kay. Sounds great.

LISA'S TRACKING POST 2/2 . COMPLETED.

Theme - World Kindness Day. The heroine Penny is always putting her sister's needs before her own. 11/3/17 ★★★★

Theme - World Armistice Day - Character with PTSD 11/6/17 ★★★★

Welcome to the challenge, Mou!

Welcome to the challenge, Lisa!

I'm in! My spot is here ;)

I'm in for 3. Thanks Lisa!!

My goal is 5.

Nikki's Tracking
2/2

Orange ~ 11/14 - 4★
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women ~ The heroine overcomes abuse from a former marriage 3★

I'm in for 2 :)

Children’s Day in India: {November 14th} • Read a book featuring a rogue /weird kid - or even more than one.
Looking for Alaska by John Green


International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: {November 25th} • Read a book in which a woman stands up for herself.
Eine Schildkröte macht noch keine Liebe by Emma Wagner

In for 2

Orange: The Mason ListNov 21st - 4*
Pink: After the Rain

I'm in for 5 this month.

The colours should be just Orange & Pink :)
Red/White was last month's colour choices

Thanks ,Lisa Kay.

I'm in for 3

Sherin wrote: "The colours should be just Orange & Pink :)
Red/White was last month's colour choices"


Thanks for clarifying, Sherin. Do you have to have both or either on the cover?

Lisa - (Aussie Girl) wrote: "Sherin wrote: "The colours should be just Orange & Pink :)
Red/White was last month's colour choices"


Thanks for clarifying, Sherin. Do you have to have both or either on the cover?"

Oops, I thought red and white were the choices so I’ll pick new choices.

So sorry for the confusion over the colors. Yes, they are either orange or pink. You can give yourself bonus points, if you pick a book that has both. LOL!

:)

LISA'S TRACKING POST 1/2

Theme - World Kindness Day. The heroine Penny is always putting her sister's needs before her own. 11/3/17 ★★★★

LISA'S TRACKING POST 2/2 . COMPLETED.

Theme - World Kindness Day. The heroine Penny is always putting her sister's needs before her own. 11/3/17 ★★★★

Theme - World Armistice Day - Character with PTSD 11/6/17 ★★★★

1/2

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women ~ The heroine overcomes abuse from a former marriage 3★

2/5

Woman teaches self-defense classes to women
Nov. 3 - 3 stars

Pink on cover
Nov. 1 - 5 stars

I'm in for 3

COLORS: Orange / Pink: Charlie All Night 11/27

NOVEMBER THEMES -
World Vegan Day: Read a book about someone who is kind to animals. The Ordinary Princess 11/21
Children’s Day in India: {November 14th} • Read a book featuring a rogue /weird kid: Cast in Honor 11/13

1/3 Completed 11/14/17

NOVEMBER THEMES - (1) World Vegan Day: {November 1st} • Read a book about someone who is kind to animals.



4****

2/3 Completed 11/14/17

COLOR: PINK (pop of color)


4****

2/2

Orange ~ 11/14 - 4★

International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women ~ The heroine overcomes abuse from a former marriage 3★

Thanks for the challenge Lisa Kay!

4/5


Woman makes sacrifices for others


Woman makes sacrifices for others

Finished:

Orange: The Mason ListNov 21st - 4*
Pink: After the Rain Nov 23rd - 4*

5/5 Finished!


Pink

3/3 Completed 11/29/17

ITEM: Beach


4****

2/2 Completed.

For the Roses -- Finished Nov 18th. 5 stars.
[Other items: Flowers in the cover and Titles.]

Defying the Odds -- Finished Nov 30th. 3.5 stars.
[ International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women: {November 25th} • Heroine overcomes an abusive past OR learns to stand up for herself. ]

Challenge Title: Over in a Flash
Duration: November 1, 2017 – November 30, 2017
Number of Books: 5/5 - All Done!

1.Color (Orange): The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (11/8)★★★★
1.Color (Pink): Once Upon a Maiden Lane by Elizabeth Hoyt (11/25)★★★★1/2

2.Themes (International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women): Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly (11/6)★★★★

3.Items (Flowers): His Secondhand Wife by Cheryl St. John (11/13)★★★★1/2
3.Items (Cake): Dead Man's Chest (from My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding) by Rachel Caine (11/21)★★★★

I've been way behind in my GR posting, but did complete the challenge last month:

Read: 3

1. Orange / Pink: Charlie All Night 11/27
2. World Vegan Day: Read a book about someone who is kind to animals. The Ordinary Princess 11/21
3. Children’s Day in India: {November 14th} • Read a book featuring a rogue /weird kid: Cast in Honor 11/13