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Thanks, Amanda, the choices look great!❇❇❇❇❇
15/15
Finished!
OCTOBER
✔1. This is Halloween: Mating the Huntress by Talia Hibbert
✔2. Is It Fall Yet? The Next Sure Thing by Richard Wagamese
✔3. National Cat Day: Jane Doe by Victoria Helen Stone
✔4. Pumpkin Spice: The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
✔5. Reader's Choice: Radio Silence by Alyssa Cole
NOVEMBER
✔1. Give Thanks: Imago by Octavia E. Butler
✔2. Food Coma: Let Us Dream by Alyssa Cole
✔3. Veteran's Day: A Girl Like Her by Talia Hibbert
✔4. National Novel Writing Month: Kindred by Octavia E. Butler
✔5. Small Business Saturday: The Suffragette Scandal by Courtney Milan
DECEMBER
✔1. Happy Holidays: Lighting the Flames by Sarah Wendell
✔2. White Christmas: An Unkindness of Magicians by Kat Howard
✔3. Year's End: Diamond Fire by Ilona Andrews
✔4. Fly South: Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor
✔5. Hanukkah: The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman
Yes! So excited to get started!15/15
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
Yay new challenge!Status: 15/15
OCTOBER
NOVEMBER
Look the Part by Jewel E. Ann. Finished 12/15 ★★★
DECEMBER
The Voyage of the Basilisk by Marie Brennan. Finished 11/15 ★★★★★
Completed 15/15!! OCTOBER
1. This is Halloween: Spellbinder (12/16) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
2. Is It Fall Yet?: On the Edge (10/3) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
3. National Cat Day: Bayou Moon (12/3) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ William and Jack are both shifters
4. Pumpkin Spice: Him (12/5) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
5. Reader's Choice: The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue (10/7) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
NOVEMBER
1. Give Thanks: Diamond Fire (12/28) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
2. Food Coma: Agnes and the Hitman (12/31) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
3. Veteran's Day: Witchmark (10/14) ⭐️⭐️⭐️
4. National Novel Writing Month: Eliza and Her Monsters (10/19) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Eliza writes comics and Wallace writes fanfic
5. Small Business Saturday: Mating the Huntress: An Interracial Romance (10/31) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
DECEMBER
1. Happy Holidays: WRAPPED: A FIT Adjacent Christmas Novella (11/25) ⭐️⭐️⭐️
2. White Christmas: Shacking Up (11/19) ⭐️⭐️⭐️
3. Year's End: Kingdom of Ash (12/10) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4. Fly South: My Sister, the Serial Killer (12/20) ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Set in Nigeria
5. Hanukkah: Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda (10/21) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Bram and Nick are Jewish
Awesome! Thanks!OCTOBER
✔ 1. This is Halloween: Read a paranormal romance.
One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost
✔ 2. Is It Fall Yet?:: Read a book with a cover that is mostly red, brown, or orange. Include the cover, please.
Kiss of the Rose by Kate Pearce
✔ 3. National Cat Day: Read a book where a cat is involved! Shifters are okay!
Wild Rain by Christine Feehan
✔ 4. Pumpkin Spice: Read a book that makes you feel warm and cozy
In Safe Hands by Katie Ruggle
✔ 5. Reader's Choice: Read whatever you like!
Heavy Turbulence by Kimberly Fox
NOVEMBER
✔ 1. Give Thanks: Read a book by a favorite author.
Once and Always by Elizabeth Hoyt (writing as Julia Harper)
✔ 2. Food Coma: Read a book with a chef character.
Protected By Love by Jennifer Ryan
✔ 3. Veteran's Day: Read a book with a character who served in the military.
Mercury Striking by Rebecca Zanetti
✔ 4. National Novel Writing Month: Read a book with a writer or author character.
A Dark and Stormy Murder by Julia Buckley
✔ 5. Small Business Saturday: Read a book with a character who owns their own small business.
The Awakening by Amanda Stevens
DECEMBER
✔ 1. Happy Holidays: Read a holiday romance (any holiday).
Home For the Holidays by Jeaniene Frost
✔ 2. White Christmas: Read a book with a predominantly white cover. Include the cover, please!
London's Perfect Scoundrel by Suzanne Enoch
✔ 3. Year's End: Read the final book in the series. Or at least the latest release in a series.
Dead Ever After by Charlaine Harris
✔ 4. Fly South: Read a book that is set in a warm climate.
Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones
✔ 5. Hanukkah: Read a book with a Jewish main character.
A War of Flowers by Jane Thynne
15/15OCTOBER
(read 03.10.18)
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
(read 16.12.18)
Update: 27 December - 15/15OCTOBER
1. This is Halloween: Read a paranormal romance. Mating the Huntress: An Interracial Romance by Talia Hibbert - 5 stars
2. Is It Fall Yet?:: Read a book with a cover that is mostly red, brown, or orange. Include the cover, please. Butterfly Swords by Jeannie Lin - 4 stars
3. National Cat Day: Read a book where a cat is involved! Shifters are okay! The Nothing Girl by Jodi Taylor - 3.5 stars
4. Pumpkin Spice: Read a book that makes you feel warm and cozy.Dumplin' by Julie Murphy - 5 stars
5. Reader's Choice: Read whatever you like! Fireworks by Sarina Bowen - 5 stars
NOVEMBER
1. Give Thanks: Read a book by a favorite author. The Accidentals by Sarina Bowen - 5 stars
2. Food Coma: Read a book with a chef character. A Taste of Pleasure by Chloe Blake - 4.5 stars
3. Veteran's Day: Read a book with a character who served in the military. Fractured Honor by Kaylea Cross - 4 stars
4. National Novel Writing Month: Read a book with a writer or author character. The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory - 4 stars
5. Small Business Saturday: Read a book with a character who owns their own small business. Down with Love by Kate Meader - 4 stars
DECEMBER
1. Happy Holidays: Read a holiday romance (any holiday). A Cotswold Christmas by Kate Hewitt - 3.5 stars
2. White Christmas: Read a book with a predominantly white cover. Include the cover, please! One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus - 5 stars
3. Year's End: Read the final book in the series. Or at least the latest release in a series. Tempest by Beverly Jenkins - 5+ stars
4. Fly South: Read a book that is set in a warm climate. If The Dress Fits by Carla de Guzman - 4.5 stars
5. Hanukkah: Read a book with a Jewish main character. Lighting the Flames by Sarah Wendell - 4 stars
Yay, new challenge!! I think a few of these might be tough, but that's what the library is for :)OCTOBER
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In case anyone needs a suggestion for the Jewish main character, I read one earlier this year — Maverick by Lora Leigh. The hero is Jewish!
As usual, the new challenge looks great and I can't wait ☺️ Thanks, Amanda!15/15
OCTOBER
Mating the Huntress: An Interracial Romance Talia Hibbert
River's End Nora Roberts
Geek with the Cat Tattoo Theresa Weir
Rogues Rush In Tessa Dare and Christi Caldwell
A Ferry of Bones & Gold Hailey Turner
NOVEMBER
Dangerous Spirits Jordan L. Hawk
Wrong to Need You Alisha Rai
A Time to Rise Tal Bauer
Playing the Part Robin Covington
My One Regret Claudia Y. Burgoa
DECEMBER
Lighting the Flames: A Hanukkah Story Sarah Wendell
To All the Boys I've Loved Before Jenny Han
Into The Night Cynthia Eden
Before the Dawn Cynthia Eden
Craving Flight Tamsen Parker
Can I just say that I love that the phrasing is character/"main character" instead of hero or heroine? It really increases the odds of hitting the criteria. :)
Done! 15/15OCTOBER
1. This is Halloween: Read a paranormal romance.
Mating the Huntress by Talia Hibbert
2. Is It Fall Yet?: Read a book with a cover that is mostly red, brown, or orange.
Intercepted by Alexa Martin
3. National Cat Day: Read a book where a cat is involved!
Star Witch by Helen Harper - talking cat
4. Pumpkin Spice: Read a book that makes you feel warm and cozy.
The Governess Game by Tessa Dare
5. Reader's Choice: Read whatever you like!
Hollywood Ending by Kellye Garrett
NOVEMBER
1. Give Thanks: Read a book by a favorite author.
Echoes of Fire by Suzanne Wright
2. Food Coma: Read a book with a chef character.
Let Us Dream by Alyssa Cole - hero is chef
3. Veteran's Day: Read a book with a character who served in the military.
Shame on You by Tara Sivec
4. National Novel Writing Month: Read a book with a writer or author character.
Beneath the Scars by Cherise Sinclair - heroine writes YA books
5. Small Business Saturday: Read a book with a character who owns their own small business.
Born in Ice by Nora Roberts - heroine owns B&B
DECEMBER
1. Happy Holidays: Read a holiday romance (any holiday).
Merry Inkmas by Talia Hibbert - Christmas
2. White Christmas:Read a book with a predominantly white cover.
The Last Wolf by Maria Vale
3. Year's End: Read the final book in the series.
Tempest by Beverly Jenkins
4. Fly South: Read a book that is set in a warm climate.
Sweet Tea and Sympathy by Molly Harper - Set in Georgia
5. Hanukkah: Read a book with a Jewish main character.
Lighting the Flames by Sarah Wendell
15/15OCTOBER
1. This is Halloween: P.S. I SPOOK YOU by S.E. Harmon (finished 11/11)
2. Is It Fall Yet?: HOW TO FALL IN LOVE WITH ANYONE by Mandy Len Catron (finished 10/5)
3. National Cat Day: CATACLYSMIC SHIFT by Tara Lain (finished 10/27)
4. Pumpkin Spice: FASHION CLIMBING by Bill Cunningham (finished 10/10)
5. Reader's Choice: THE ARGONAUTS by Maggie Nelson (finished 10/5)
NOVEMBER
1. Give Thanks: DRIVEN SNOW by Tara Lain (finished 11/6)
2. Food Coma: SUNBURN by Laura Lippman (finished 10/3)
3. Veteran's Day: BLOODY ROSE by Nicholas Eames (finished 10/4)
4. National Novel Writing Month: ASTOUNDING! by Kim Fielding (finished 11/5)
5. Small Business Saturday: THE LONE RANCHER by Andrew Grey (finished 10/31)
DECEMBER
1. Happy Holidays: NOT SO TINY TIM by Robin L. Rotham (finished 12/2)
2. White Christmas: A DOM AND HIS ARTIST by Xenia Melzer (finished 11/10)
3. Year's End: THE LADY'S GUIDE TO PETTICOATS AND PIRACY (Montague Siblings #2) by Mackenzi Lee (finished 10/6)
4. Fly South: MORALITY FOR BEAUTIFUL GIRLS by Alexander McCall Smith (finished 10/13)
5. Hanukkah: AUTOBOYOGRAPHY by Christina Lauren (finished 11/26)
Re: military--would a ragtag band of mercenaries count?
Mod
Allowed!
OCTOBER1. November 4This is Halloween: Read a paranormal romance.
Land of the Beautiful Dead by R. Lee Smith
2. December 15 Is It Fall Yet?:: Read a book with a cover that is mostly red, brown, or orange.
Murder of Crows by Anne Bishop
3. December 26 National Cat Day: Read a book where a cat is involved!
Hidden Memories
4. December 31 Pumpkin Spice: Read a book that makes you feel warm and cozy.
Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
5. December 29 Reader's Choice: Read whatever you like!
Untouchable by Talia Hibbert
NOVEMBER
1. October 11 Give Thanks: Read a book by a favorite author.
The Proposition by Judith Ivory
2. October 28 Food Coma: Read a book with a chef character.
Goodbye Paradise by Sarina Bowen
3. December 2 Veteran's Day: Read a book with a character who served in the military.
Fireworks by Sarina Bowen
4. October 26 National Novel Writing Month: Read a book with a writer or author character.
Loving Deceiver by Katherine Arthur
5. November 9 Small Business Saturday: Read a book with a character who owns their own small business.
The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory
DECEMBER
1. December 24 Happy Holidays: Read a holiday romance (any holiday).
Her Halloween Treat by Tiffany Reisz
2. November 4 White Christmas: Read a book with a predominantly white cover.
Him by Sarina Bowen
3. December 16 Year's End: Read the final book in the series. Or at least the latest release in a series.
Fury by Rachel Vincent
4. October 22 Fly South: Read a book that is set in a warm climate.
Compulsion by Charlotte Lamb
5. October 19 Hanukkah: Read a book with a Jewish main character.
Craving Flight by Tamsen Parker (both mc's are Orthodox Jews)
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15/15 read -- completed 12/15OCTOBER
1. This is Halloween: Read a paranormal romance. Mating the Huntress by Talia Hibbert (5 stars)
2. Is It Fall Yet?:: Read a book with a cover that is mostly red, brown, or orange. Include the cover, please. How She Likes It by Carla de Guzman (4 stars)
3. National Cat Day: Read a book where a cat is involved! Shifters are okay! Duke's Guide to Correct Behavior by Megan Frampton (2.5 stars)
4. Pumpkin Spice: Read a book that makes you feel warm and cozy. Rafe by Rebekah Weatherspoon (3.5 stars)
5. Reader's Choice: Read whatever you like! No Strings Attached by Mina V. Esguerra (3 stars)
NOVEMBER
1. Give Thanks: Read a book by a favorite author. Diamond Fire by Ilona Andrews (4 stars)
2. Food Coma: Read a book with a chef character. North To You by Tif Marcelo (3.5 stars)
3. Veteran's Day: Read a book with a character who served in the military. Feeling Hot by Elle Kennedy (3 stars)
4. National Novel Writing Month: Read a book with a writer or author character. One and Only by Jenny Holiday (4 stars)
5. Small Business Saturday: Read a book with a character who owns their own small business. A Pinch of Salt by Bethany Lopez (3 stars)
DECEMBER
1. Happy Holidays: Read a holiday romance (any holiday). A Season for Wishes by Lydia San Andres (3.5 stars)
2. White Christmas: Read a book with a predominantly white cover. Include the cover, please! Hard Knocks by Ruby Lang (4 stars)
3. Year's End: Read the final book in the series. Or at least the latest release in a series. Fall by Kristen Callihan (3.5 stars)
4. Fly South: Read a book that is set in a warm climate. What Kind of Day by Mina V. Esguerra (4.5 stars)
5. Hanukkah: Read a book with a Jewish main character. Lighting the Flames by Sarah Wendell (4 stars)
15/15OCTOBER
1. This is Halloween: Read a paranormal romance. Star Witch
2. Is It Fall Yet?: Read a book with a cover that is mostly red, brown, or orange. Include the cover, please. Once a Scoundrel
3. National Cat Day: Read a book where a cat is involved! Shifters are okay! Leverage in Death
4. Pumpkin Spice: Read a book that makes you feel warm and cozy. Sleepover
5. Reader's Choice: Read whatever you like! Pucked Love
NOVEMBER
1. Give Thanks: Read a book by a favorite author. The Other Miss Bridgerton
2. Food Coma: Read a book with a chef character. A Taste of Pleasure
3. Veteran's Day: Read a book with a character who served in the military. One and Only
4. National Novel Writing Month: Read a book with a writer or author character. Emergency Contact
5. Small Business Saturday: Read a book with a character who owns their own small business. When a Duke Loves a Woman
DECEMBER
1. Happy Holidays: Read a holiday romance (any holiday). Better Not Pout
2. White Christmas: Read a book with a predominantly white cover. Season for Temptation
3. Year's End: Read the final book in the series. Or at least the latest release in a series. Fireworks
4. Fly South: Read a book that is set in a warm climate. The Proposal
5. Hanukkah: Read a book with a Jewish main character. Lighting the Flames
Oh, this is cool! Ok. Hopefully I'm doing this right: OCTOBER
1. This is Halloween: Read a paranormal romance. Forever Home, Kristen Strassel
2. Is It Fall Yet?: Read a book with a cover that is mostly red, brown, or orange. Include the cover, please. Her Sanctuary, Toni Anderson
3. National Cat Day: Read a book where a cat is involved! Shifters are okay! Does Eve and Roarke's Galahad count? I'm deciding yes. Judgment In Death, J.D. Robb
4. Pumpkin Spice: Read a book that makes you feel warm and cozy. Hearth Stone, Lois Greiman
5. Reader's Choice: Read whatever you like! Rekindled, Kaylea Cross
NOVEMBER
1. Give Thanks: Read a book by a favorite author. Wild Man, Kristen Ashley
2. Food Coma: Read a book with a chef character. House Calls, Abbie Zanders
3. Veteran's Day: Read a book with a character who served in the military. Serving Trouble, Sara Jane Stone
4. National Novel Writing Month: Read a book with a writer or author character. This Thing Called Love, Miranda Liasson
5. Small Business Saturday: Read a book with a character who owns their own small business. Made to Love You, Sheryl Lister
DECEMBER
1. Happy Holidays: Read a holiday romance (any holiday). Dead By Midnight: An I-Team Christmas, Pamela Clare
2. White Christmas: Read a book with a predominantly white cover. Include the cover, please! Last Fall, Alexis Anne
3. Year's End: Read the final book in the series. Or at least the latest release in a series. Deadly Intent, Pamela Clare
4. Fly South: Read a book that is set in a warm climate. Winters Heat, Cristin Harber
5. Hanukkah: Read a book with a Jewish main character. Rush Me, Allison Parr
Holy wow, if anyone needs a book with a white cover, I just finished An Unkindness of Magicians, and it was amazing!
Mod
Seconding! Loved this book.
Question for Amanda: for National Novel Writing Month -- would an editor count?
Mod
Yep! Go for it!
Love the prompts!14/15
OCTOBER
Magic Shifts (finished 10/6) ★★★★
The Governess Game (finished 10/25) ★★★★★
Once Upon a Marquess (finished 10/8) ★★★★★
A Curious Beginning (finished 10/15) ★★★★★
The Proposal (finished 11/06) ★★★★
NOVEMBER
Wicked and the Wallflower (finished 10/3) ★★★★½
2. Food Coma: Read a book with a chef character.
Last Night with the Earl (finished 12/1) ★★★★★
The Hating Game (finished 10/2) ★★★★★
Bountiful (finished 10/17) ★★★★
DECEMBER
Hot Winter Nights (finished 10/11) ★★★★
The Simple Wild (finished 10/05) ★★★★
After the Wedding (finished 10/22) ★★★½
Rising Star (finished 11/13) ★★★½
Lighting the Flames (finished 11/27) ★★★★
Chef character - would chocolatier count?
Mod
Yep!
Going for 15!OCTOBER
1. This is Halloween: Read a paranormal romance.
A Case of Possession, by K.J. Charles. Finished 10/4 ★★★★
2. Is It Fall Yet?: Read a book with a cover that is mostly red, brown, or orange. Include the cover, please.
Island Love: A Romantic Comedy Set on Ireland's Aran Islands, by Eva Birrane. Finished 10/19 ★★★1/2 great setting, free on KU.3. National Cat Day: Read a book where a cat is involved! Shifters are okay! Geek with the Cat Tattoo, by Theresa Weir. Finished 10/30 ★★★1/2, nice details about music, free on KU.
4. Pumpkin Spice: Read a book that makes you feel warm and cozy. Band Sinister, by K.J. Charles, finished 10/16 ★★★★★, practically perfect in every way with no violence and happiness abounding.
5. Reader's Choice: Read whatever you like! Best of Luck, by Kate Clayborn. Finished 11/29 ★★★★. Nice examination of an invisible disability in a romance, and the conclusion of a trilogy with fascinating characters.
NOVEMBER
1. Give Thanks: Read a book by a favorite author. Fireworks, by Sarina Bowen. Finished 11/14 ★★★★, drugs and tv journalism and trailer parks in Vermont (and a glimpse of the Shipleys and their orchard). I love this series.
2. Food Coma: Read a book with a chef character. The City Baker's Guide to Country Living, by Louise Miller. ★★★★ Finished 11/4, main character is a pastry chef who moves from Boston to Vermont. So many desserts in this book, with a focus on apple pie. And banjo music!
3. Veteran's Day: Read a book with a character who served in the military. Summer Campaign, by Carla Kelly. ★★★★ Finished 11/7. Major Beresford returns to England in 1811 after Peninsular War. Although this was published in 1989, it still holds up well.
4. National Novel Writing Month: Read a book with a writer or author character. Neurotica, by Eliza Gordon. Finished 10/28 ★★★★, main character writes surprise bestseller erotica/sf (and love interest is a chef with food truck, if you're looking for that!). Free on KU. Looks like this would work for a book with mostly white cover, too!
5. Small Business Saturday: The Governess Game, by Tessa Dare. Finished 10/7, ★★★ 1/2, main character owns a clock winding business.
DECEMBER
1. Happy Holidays: Read a holiday romance (any holiday). Rocky Mountain Cowboy Christmas, by Katie Ruggle. Finished 10/2 ★★★★, hero owns a Christmas tree ranch (and is volunteer firefighter); heroine makes sculptures out of scrap metal and sells online and at ranch - but I switched this from small business to use for Xmas.
2. White Christmas: Read a book with a predominantly white cover. Include the cover, please!
Rising Out of Hatred: The Awakening of a Former White Nationalist, by Eli Saslow. Finished 11/14 ★★★★, non-fiction biography with lots of history, mostly covering years from 2008-2016 and the coming of age of Derek Roland Black, who was born into a white supremacist family and repudiated racism while in college. Very timely insights into current politics!3. Year's End: Read the final book in the series. Or at least the latest release in a series. The Guilty Dead, by P.J. Tracy. Finished 11/13 ★★★ 9th and latest in Monkeewrench mystery/suspense series (with some romance). Set in Minneapolis with a crew of hackers and a couple of police detectives.
4. Fly South: Read a book that is set in a warm climate. The Restorer, by Amanda Stevens. Finished 11/9 ★★★ romantic/paranormal suspense set in Charleston, SC - mostly in old cemeteries.
5. Hanukkah: Read a book with a Jewish main character. It Felt Like a Kiss, by Sarra Manning. Finished 11/15 ★★★★ romance with Jewish main character who is an art dealer in London - and the illegitimate daughter of a rock legend. Story did *not* go the way I expected, so bonus point for that. Also free on KU.
Would a character who works for a publishing house fit the National Novel Writing Month prompt?
Mod
Yep, go ahead, Ashley!
Amanda wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Would a character who works for a publishing house fit the National Novel Writing Month prompt?"Yep, go ahead, Ashley!"
Thanks Amanda!
I feel good about my chances of completing this challenge! (12/15)OCTOBER
1. This is Halloween: A Witch's Handbook of Kisses and Curses - Molly Harper
2. Is It Fall Yet?: Read a book with a cover that is mostly red, brown, or orange. Include the cover, please.
3. National Cat Day: Big Rock - Lauren Blakely (The cat is named Fido, which I found cute.)
4. Pumpkin Spice: The Wedding Journey - Carla Kelly
5. Reader's Choice: Taking Him Down - Meg Maguire
NOVEMBER
1. Give Thanks: Band Sinister - KJ Charles
2. Food Coma: Turn Me Loose - Anne Calhoun
3. Veteran's Day: First to Burn - Anna Richland
4. National Novel Writing Month: Topaz - Beverly Jenkins
5. Small Business Saturday: Read a book with a character who owns their own small business.
DECEMBER
1. Happy Holidays: Read a holiday romance (any holiday).
2. White Christmas: The Bones of You - Laura Stone
3. Year's End: Heroine's Journey - Sarah Kuhn
4. Fly South: Before Daylight - Andie J. Christopher (set in Miami)
5. Hanukkah: Miss Jacobson's Journey - Carola Dunn
OCTOBER 1. This is Halloween: Read a paranormal romance.
Wriggle & Sparkle by Megan Derr 12/2
2. Is It Fall Yet?:: Read a book with a cover that is mostly red, brown, or orange. Include the cover, please.
Lars, Witches of London by Aleksandr Voinov 11/18
3. National Cat Day: Read a book where a cat is involved! Shifters are okay!
The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare 10/14 Breeches the Cat!
4. Pumpkin Spice: Read a book that makes you feel warm and cozy.
Connection Error by Annabeth Albert 12/7
5. Reader's Choice: Read whatever you like!
Finding Master Right by Sparrow Beckett 12/1
NOVEMBER
1. Give Thanks: Read a book by a favorite author.
Diamond Fire by Ilona Andrews 11/10
2. Food Coma: Read a book with a chef character.
Tied Score by Elia Winters 11/6 Hero owns a bakery
3. Veteran's Day: Read a book with a character who served in the military.
The Temptation of the Night Jasmine by Lauren Willig 10/20 Hero just got out of the military
4. National Novel Writing Month: Read a book with a writer or author character.
Autoboyography by Christina Lauren 12/5 Love interest who is being published helps Narrator write a book
5. Small Business Saturday: Read a book with a character who owns their own small business.
The Last Single Girl by Bria Quinlan 11/18 Hero owns the series titular coffee shop
DECEMBER
1. Happy Holidays: Read a holiday romance (any holiday).
Ivy and Intrigue: A Very Selwick Christmas by Lauren Willig 10/22
2. White Christmas: Read a book with a predominantly white cover. Include the cover, please!
The Understatement of the Year by Sarina Bowen 10/17
3. Year's End: Read the final book in the series. Or at least the latest release in a series.
Three Nights with a Scoundrel by Tessa Dare 10/31
4. Fly South: Read a book that is set in a warm climate.
Single Player by Elia Winters 11/15 Takes place in Tampa Florida
5. Hanukkah: Read a book with a Jewish main character
I Hate Everyone But You by Gaby Dunn and Allison Raskin 12/11
All done! Band Sinister was my favorite - it was just so cozy and comforting and clever. I did enjoy Kate Clayborn's Best of Luck a lot, too. And strangely enough, all the music details in a couple of the romances were fun (violins in Geek with the Cat Tattoo; banjo in The City Baker's Guide to Country Living).
Rising Out of Hatred: The Awakening of a Former White Nationalist was fascinating, a very quick read, and not as depressing as I feared.
Finished! Full list at message 21. Enjoyed Emergency Contact, Fireworks, and Sleepover.
Hope everyone enjoys the holidays, and I’ll see you when the January challenges are posted!
My favorite was ASTOUNDING!...it starts out cutely snarky, becomes genuinely touching, and the world-building is cool (even the sex scenes are important to that). Also, while Eames' earlier KINGS OF THE WYLD was more my speed personally (funnier and with more amusing anachronistic rock references), BLOODY ROSE has an engaging plot and a cool LGBT heroine. (The whole Band series is very LGBT-friendly and feminist-sympathetic, great for those who tend to avoid fantasy because it skews too meathead guy at times.) If you like fairy tale reworkings, DRIVEN SNOW is entertaining (Tara Lain always does well with touches of magic, and I love that the chess star is the celebrity to be protected instead of the football player).
Woo-hoo! Finished! This was a lot of fun. Looking forward to the next challenge...
This was fun. Thanks for setting it up!*Also I just realized I didn't like 2 of them, and one (maybe 1.5) is not romance. Hopefully that's ok.
October
1. This is Halloween: Read a paranormal romance. Bunny and the Bear
2. Is It Fall Yet?: Read a book with a cover that is mostly red, brown, or orange. Include the cover, please. Her Halloween Treat
3. National Cat Day: Read a book where a cat is involved! Shifters are okay! The Book Of Ill Deeds
4. Pumpkin Spice: Read a book that makes you feel warm and cozy. Best of Luck
5. Reader's Choice: Read whatever you like! The Kiss Quotient
NOVEMBER
1. Give Thanks: Read a book by a favorite author. The Day I Stopped Falling for Jerks
2. Food Coma: Read a book with a chef character. The Optimist's Guide to Letting Go
3. Veteran's Day: Read a book with a character who served in the military. Pin Down
4. National Novel Writing Month: Read a book with a writer or author character. The Proposal
5. Small Business Saturday: Read a book with a character who owns their own small business. Butterface
DECEMBER
1. Happy Holidays: Read a holiday romance (any holiday). Coming Home for Christmas: Christmas Angel\Unexpected Gift\Navy Joy
2. White Christmas: Read a book with a predominantly white cover. Include the cover, please! The Witch Doesn't Burn in This One
3. Year's End: Read the final book in the series. Or at least the latest release in a series. Confessing to the Cowboy
4. Fly South: Read a book that is set in a warm climate. Dangerous Exes
5. Hanukkah: Read a book with a Jewish main character. Lighting the Flames
Finished!!It's hard to believe we've been doing these challenges for a year now!
Amanda--thanks for coming up with such creative ideas each quarter :)
SBTB crew--thanks for being such a wonderful and welcoming community. It is a pleasure to read alongside you!
Looking forward to 2019!
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Woo-hoo, squeaking in under the wire with The Proposal as my last challenge book of the year!! I've had so much fun doing this and can't wait to get started on 2019. Happy New Year to all the Smart Bitches!
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Books mentioned in this topic
Moon Called (other topics)The Proposal (other topics)
Lighting the Flames (other topics)
Untouchable (other topics)
Shame on You (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Kaylea Cross (other topics)Sarah Wendell (other topics)
Beverly Jenkins (other topics)
Jodi Taylor (other topics)
Julie Murphy (other topics)
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Duration: October 1 - December 31
Instructions:
There are five tasks per month.
Tasks can be completed in any order. For example, you can read a book in January that satisfies a March task. The months are only there to serve as task inspiration.
Only one book can be used per task. If a book fulfills two tasks, you'll have to choose!
Books can only be used if they were started and finished during the challenge's time frame.
Please post in this thread if you have any questions! I apologize in advance because I feel like these may be the most difficult tasks I've done yet.
OCTOBER
1. This is Halloween: Read a paranormal romance.
2. Is It Fall Yet?:: Read a book with a cover that is mostly red, brown, or orange. Include the cover, please.
3. National Cat Day: Read a book where a cat is involved! Shifters are okay!
4. Pumpkin Spice: Read a book that makes you feel warm and cozy.
5. Reader's Choice: Read whatever you like!
NOVEMBER
1. Give Thanks: Read a book by a favorite author.
2. Food Coma: Read a book with a chef character.
3. Veteran's Day: Read a book with a character who served in the military.
4. National Novel Writing Month: Read a book with a writer or author character.
5. Small Business Saturday: Read a book with a character who owns their own small business.
DECEMBER
1. Happy Holidays: Read a holiday romance (any holiday).
2. White Christmas: Read a book with a predominantly white cover. Include the cover, please!
3. Year's End: Read the final book in the series. Or at least the latest release in a series.
4. Fly South: Read a book that is set in a warm climate.
5. Hanukkah: Read a book with a Jewish main character.