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2021 October Monthly Challenge

1. Happy October Birthday!: Read a book published in October, or read a book with a multi-colored cover in honor of October's birthstone, the Opal.

2. Baby Names!: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Ophelia (Helper), Alice (From Nobility), Levi (Joined in Harmony), Noah (Rest, Peace).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lynsay Sands: Read one book written by Lynsay Sands or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlists - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Lynsay:
* She writes historical romances as well as paranormal romances
* To date, she has published 33 books in her Argeneau series
* She enjoys writing humor into her books
* Her first novel was published in 1997

You can also read a book that is shelved as historical romance or paranormal romance. Read a book in a series that is longer than 10 books, or a book published in 1997. Or you can read a book that you think is humorous.

4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Adopt don’t shop!
Read a book with a dog or cat on the cover, or read a book featuring an adoption storyline (whether that be animal or human), or a book that you either picked up from your library or got second hand.

5. October is National Book Month: Here is a celebration I can get behind! We all have the favorites that we tend to gravitate towards, but it’s often fun to find a new favorite.
Let’s celebrate the love of books by reading a book by a new-to-you author, or a book featuring a character who works with books (an author, bookseller, or librarian), or a book that has been sitting on your TBR for more than a year.

6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving: Or as we Canadian’s call it… Thanksgiving. It is held on the second Monday in October and celebrates the harvest and other blessings of the last year.
Read a book that is set in Canada or by a Canadian author, a book that features food or has a foodie character (chef, baker, or runs a restaurant for example). Or you can read a book that you are thankful for.

7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day: While the origins of the holiday are unknown, Old Farmers Day is celebrated by many as a throwback to sustainable and farm-to-table farming practices of the old days.
Read a book that takes place on a farm or a ranch, or a book with a MC who is a cowboy or cowgirl, or read a book by an ‘old’ favorite author.

8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival: Knitters and other fiber artists gather every year for this festival held every October in Rhinebeck, New York. I have been going for years but missed it the last few due to the pandemic. It has been a yearly event since 1980 and draws about 12,000 annually.
Read a book with a MC who is a crafter (knitting, crochet, quilting, etc). Or you can read a book that takes place in New York State or a book published in the 1980s or that has more than 10,000 ratings.

9. October 31st - Halloween: My favorite holiday of the year and it’s a favorite for young and old alike. What’s not to love about dressing in costume, getting treats, and playing a few (harmless) tricks. Seeing the glowing jack o lanterns on porches, and hearing the crunch of leaves under your feet just adds to the delight of the season.
Read a paranormal romance or a book featuring a ‘scary’ character, (your interpretation).. Or you can read a book that you feel is a treat or a book that has children in it. Or a book that has a very autumn feeling cover.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

You can choose any number of categories depending on your reading speed, book availability and/or time commitment.

When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s.

Upon completion, please repost your challenge as it helps when updating; you may update your original challenge as or go or repost if you choose.

Happy Reading!!

2021 October Monthly Challenge
10/10

✔1. Happy October Birthday!:
Awk-Weird by Avery Flynn
October 13th - ⭐⭐⭐⭐

✔2. Baby Names!:
Next Girl to Die by Dea Poirier
October 8th - ⭐⭐⭐1/2

✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC):
Death of a Wicked Witch by Lee Hollis
October 6th - ⭐⭐⭐⭐

✔4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month:
The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling
October 3rd - ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2

✔5. October is National Book Month:
Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
October 5th - ⭐⭐⭐⭐

✔6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving:
Missing at Christmas by K.D. Richards
October 12th - ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2

✔7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day:
The Cider Shop Rules by Julie Anne Lindsey
October 14th - ⭐⭐⭐⭐

✔8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival:
A Catered Costume Party by Isis Crawford
October 23rd - ⭐⭐⭐

✔9. October 31st - Halloween:
Pumpkin Patch Sweethearts by Sasha Summers
October 9th - ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2

✔10. Reader's Choice:
The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse
October 24th - ⭐⭐⭐⭐

2021 October Monthly Challenge



10/10 Completed



01. Happy October Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in October, or read a book with a multi-colored cover in honor of October's birthstone, the Opal.
The Christmas House by Elizabeth Bromke 10/05/21
02. Baby Names!: 👶🏻Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names. This month's names: Ophelia (Helper), Alice (From Nobility), Levi (Joined in Harmony) and Noah (Rest, Peace).
Test Drive by Samantha Chase 10/09/21
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Lynsay Sands: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Lynsay Sands or any author with her first or last name.
You can also read a book that is shelved as historical romance or paranormal romance. Read a book in a series that is longer than 10 books, or a book published in 1997. Or you can read a book that you think is humorous.
The Husband Hunt by Lynsay Sands 10/03/21
04. Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: 🐶Read a book with a dog or cat on the cover, or read a book featuring an adoption storyline (whether that be animal or human), or a book that you either picked up from your library or got second hand.
Beauty and the Wiener by Casey Griffin 10/20/21
05. National Book Month: 📖Read a book by a new-to-you author, or a book featuring a character who works with books (an author, bookseller, or librarian), or a book that has been sitting on your TBR for more than a year.
Mistletoe Christmas: An Anthology by Eloisa James 10/23/21
06. Canadian Thanksgiving (Second Monday/October 11): 🦃Read a book that is set in Canada or by a Canadian author, a book that features food or has a foodie character (chef, baker, or runs a restaurant for example). Or you can read a book that you are thankful for.
The Art of Running in Heels by Rachel Gibson 10/31/21
07. Old Farmers Day (October 12): 🧑🏼‍🌾Read a book that takes place on a farm or a ranch, or a book with a MC who is a cowboy or cowgirl, or read a book by an ‘old’ favorite author.
The Reluctant Rancher by Leigh Riker 10/08/21
08. The New York Sheep and Wool Festival (October 16th & 17th): 🐑Read a book with a MC who is a crafter (knitting, crochet, quilting, etc). Or you can read a book that takes place in New York State or a book published in the 1980s or that has more than 10,000 ratings.
Second Act by Nancy Herkness 10/29/21
09. Halloween (October 31): 🎃Read a paranormal romance or a book featuring a ‘scary’ character, (your interpretation).. Or you can read a book that you feel is a treat or a book that has children in it. Or a book that has a very autumn feeling cover.
Her Dark Half by Paige Tyler 10/27/21
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
Hot Winter Nights by Jill Shalvis 10/14/21

2021 October Monthly Challenge 😊👏🍁🍂
Yay!!! Sarah
10/10
Completed!

✔1. RAB with a multi-colored cover - Frightfully Fortune 10/2 - 5💥
or The Woman in the Mirror

✔2. Alice - Nuts-10/2 - 4.5 💥
or Rock Paper Scissors

✔3. Lynsay Sands - The Deed 10/4 - 4.5💥
or The Countess

✔4. Cat on the Cover - The Last House on Needless Street -10/5
5💥

✔5. New to you - A Brush with Shadows -10/14 - 4.5 💥

✔6. Canadian author -The Cowboys Christmas Family 10/7 -
3.5💥

✔7. MC Cowboy -Her Mistletoe Cowboy -10/7 - 3.5💥

✔8. MC crafter - Magic Lessons -10/16 - 5💥

✔9. Scary character - You - 10/12 - 5💥

✔10. Any book - 56 Days - 3.5💥

or X or X or X X or X X X X X or

I'm in!

...10/10 Completed October 31

1. Happy October Birthday!: Ebook published in October: Heaven, Texas by Susan Elizabeth Phillips October 13, 2 stars

2. Baby Names!: Before the Fall by Noah Hawley October 30, 4 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lynsay Sands: An English Bride in Scotland by Lynsay Sands October 31, 4 stars

4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Adoption storyline: Blueberry Muffin Murder by Joanne Fluke October 15, 4 stars

5. October is National Book Month: book on my TBR: ttyl by Lauren Myracle October 22, 3 stars

6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving: Cracked Up to Be by Courtney Summers October 19, 3 stars

7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day: Courting Emily by Amy Lillard October 31, 4 stars

8. October 16th & 17th - More than 10,000 ratings: Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover October 26, 4 stars

9. October 31st - Halloween: Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward October 10, 5 stars

10. Reader's Choice: Laced with Poison by Meg London October 17, 3 stars

2021 October Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed. Finished

1. Happy October Birthday!:
Read a book published in October.
A Moment for Us-Corinne Michaels 10/22

2. Baby Names!:
This month's names: Ophelia (Helper), Alice (From Nobility), Levi (Joined in Harmony), Noah (Rest, Peace).
(Ophelia Townsend)
Forgetting Ophelia: A Novel-Julie C. Gardner 10/22

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lynsay Sands:
Read a book in a series that is longer than 10 books.
(Gansett Island Series #15)
Desire After Dark-Marie Force 10/16

4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Adopt don’t shop!
Read a book with a dog or cat on the cover.
Good Guys Love Dogs-Inglath Cooper 10/15

5. October is National Book Month:
Let’s celebrate the love of books by reading a book by a new-to-you author.
Elena Armas-The Spanish Love Deception 10/02

6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving:
Read a book by a Canadian author.
Natasha Madison-Only One Kiss 10/06

7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day:
Read a book by an ‘old’ favorite author.
Autumn Jones Lake-White Lies 10/04

8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival:
Read a book that takes place in New York State.
Zero Apologies-Autumn Jones Lake 10/02

9. October 31st - Halloween:
Read a book that you feel is a treat and a book that has children in it.
His Perfect Partner-Priscilla Oliveras 10/01

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
McCoy-Jessica Gadziala 10/03

2021 October Monthly Challenge

Completed 10/10

✔️1. Happy October Birthday!: Read a book published in October

Everlasting Desire by Amanda Ashley - 01/10/2021

✔️2. Baby Names!: Read a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Alice (From Nobility) - bastard daughter the of the king

Always by Lynsay Sands - 06/10/2021

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lynsay Sands: Read one book written by Lynsay Sands

Mile High with a Vampire by Lynsay Sands - 21/10/2021

✔️4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Adopt don’t shop!
Read a book with a dog or cat on the cover

The Good Luck Sister by Jill Shalvis - 01/10/2021

5. October is National Book Month: Read a book by a new-to-you author

The Unlikely Mistress by Sharon Kendrick

✔️6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving: Or as we Canadian’s call it… Thanksgiving.
Read a book that is set in Canada or by a Canadian author (set in Canada & Canadian author)

Delicate Freakn' Flower by Eve Langlais - 02/10/2021

✔️7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day:
Read a book that takes place on a farm or a ranch

Where I Belong by Molly O'Keefe - 01/10/2021

✔️8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival:
Read a book that takes place in New York State

Hot and Badgered by Shelly Laurenston - 05/10/2021

✔️9. October 31st - Halloween:
Read a paranormal romance

Jealous And Freakn' by Eve Langlais - 03/10/2021

✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

Ruin You by Molly O'Keefe - 02/10/2021

Me! 🙋🏻‍♀️

My spot for October! :)

2021 October Monthly Challenge Read 10/10 FINISHED!!!!
✔1. {book published in October/book with a multi-colored cover in honor of October's birthstone, the Opal} ~ Baby Got Bite by Maz Maddox finished 10/10/2021
✔2. {includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them: Noah (Rest, Peace)} ~ Rewind by Marshall Thornton finished 10/3/2021
✔3. {book in a series that is longer than 10 books/book that you think is humorous} ~ Made Marian Shorts by Lucy Lennox finished 10/1/2021
✔4. {book featuring an adoption storyline (whether that be animal or human)} ~ The Solstice Kings by Kim Fielding finished 10/10/2021
✔5. {book by a new-to-you author} ~ The Same Breath by Gregory Ashe finished 10/18/2021
✔6. {book by a Canadian author} ~ Twinkle Star by Nicky James finished 10/2/2021
✔7. {book that takes place on a farm or a ranch/book by an ‘old’ favorite author} ~ Bennet, Pride Before the Fall by Anyta Sunday finished 10/4/2021
✔8. {book that takes place in New York State} ~ Blood Moon finished 10/14/2021
✔9. {book that you feel is a treat/book that has children in it} ~ A Mate for Lu by Amy Bellows finished 10/6/2021
✔10. {my choice} ~ The Solution by Piper Scott finished 10/9/2021

2021 October Monthly Challenge
6/5 COMPLETED!!

🎃1. Happy October Birthday!: Read a book published in October, or read a book with a multi-colored cover in honor of October's birthstone, the Opal.
Tyrant by: T.M. Frazier (10/18/21)

2. Baby Names!: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Ophelia (Helper), Alice (From Nobility), Levi (Joined in Harmony), Noah (Rest, Peace).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lynsay Sands: Read one book written by Lynsay Sands or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlists - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Lynsay:
* She writes historical romances as well as paranormal romances
* To date, she has published 33 books in her Argeneau series
* She enjoys writing humor into her books
* Her first novel was published in 1997

You can also read a book that is shelved as historical romance or paranormal romance. Read a book in a series that is longer than 10 books, or a book published in 1997. Or you can read a book that you think is humorous.

4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Adopt don’t shop!
Read a book with a dog or cat on the cover, or read a book featuring an adoption storyline (whether that be animal or human), or a book that you either picked up from your library or got second hand.

🎃5. October is National Book Month: Here is a celebration I can get behind! We all have the favorites that we tend to gravitate towards, but it’s often fun to find a new favorite.
Let’s celebrate the love of books by reading a book by a new-to-you author, or a book featuring a character who works with books (an author, bookseller, or librarian), or a book that has been sitting on your TBR for more than a year.
Play by: Kylie Scott 10/21/21)

6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving: Or as we Canadian’s call it… Thanksgiving. It is held on the second Monday in October and celebrates the harvest and other blessings of the last year.
Read a book that is set in Canada or by a Canadian author, a book that features food or has a foodie character (chef, baker, or runs a restaurant for example). Or you can read a book that you are thankful for.

🎃7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day: While the origins of the holiday are unknown, Old Farmers Day is celebrated by many as a throwback to sustainable and farm-to-table farming practices of the old days.
Read a book that takes place on a farm or a ranch, or a book with a MC who is a cowboy or cowgirl, or read a book by an ‘old’ favorite author.
Southern Comfort by: Natasha Madison (10/26/21)

🎃8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival: Knitters and other fiber artists gather every year for this festival held every October in Rhinebeck, New York. I have been going for years but missed it the last few due to the pandemic. It has been a yearly event since 1980 and draws about 12,000 annually.
Read a book with a MC who is a crafter (knitting, crochet, quilting, etc). Or you can read a book that takes place in New York State or a book published in the 1980s or that has more than 10,000 ratings. Vampire Knitting Club Series #0.5

Tangles and Treason Nancy Warren (10/04/21)

🎃9. October 31st - Halloween: My favorite holiday of the year and it’s a favorite for young and old alike. What’s not to love about dressing in costume, getting treats, and playing a few (harmless) tricks. Seeing the glowing jack o lanterns on porches, and hearing the crunch of leaves under your feet just adds to the delight of the season.
Read a paranormal romance or a book featuring a ‘scary’ character, (your interpretation).. Or you can read a book that you feel is a treat or a book that has children in it. Or a book that has a very autumn feeling cover.
Entwined by: Marissa Honeycutt (10/03/21)

🎃10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Family Firm: A Taboo, Age Gap, Step Family Reverse Harem Novel by: S.L. Sinclair (10/22/21)

8 of 10 planned for this month since most of them are audiobooks!

2/10 Read
1. Happy October Birthday!: The Proposal (Oct pub)
2. Baby Names!: Alice (From Nobility) The Lady Travelers Guide to Scoundrels & Other Gentlemen (MC is Nobility)
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lynsay Sands: Ceremony in Death (pub in 1997)
4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: A Discovery of Witches (library book)
5. October is National Book Month: Beach Read (MC is an author)
6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving: Vanessa Yu's Magical Paris Tea Shop (MC runs a restaurant)
7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day: By Force of Instinct (old fave author)
8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival: One to Watch (10K+ ratings)
9. October 31st - Halloween: Dark, Witch & Creamy (paranormal/autumn feel)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. I See London, I See France The Opposite of You

Books:


Books Read:

2021 October Monthly Challenge
5/5

1. Happy October Birthday!: Read a book published in October, or read a book with a multi-colored cover in honor of October's birthstone, the Opal.

2. Baby Names!: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Ophelia (Helper), Alice (From Nobility), Levi (Joined in Harmony), Noah (Rest, Peace).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lynsay Sands: Read one book written by Lynsay Sands or any author with her first or last name.

You can also read a book that is shelved as historical romance or paranormal romance. Read a book in a series that is longer than 10 books, or a book published in 1997. Or you can read a book that you think is humorous.

4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Adopt don’t shop!
Read a book with a dog or cat on the cover, or read a book featuring an adoption storyline (whether that be animal or human), or a book that you either picked up from your library or got second hand.
Arctic Witness by Heather Woodhaven 15 October; 4 1/2☆


5. October is National Book Month: Here is a celebration I can get behind! We all have the favorites that we tend to gravitate towards, but it’s often fun to find a new favorite.
Let’s celebrate the love of books by reading a book by a new-to-you author, or a book featuring a character who works with books (an author, bookseller, or librarian), or a book that has been sitting on your TBR for more than a year.
Smoky Mountain Danger by April Arrington 12 October; 5☆


6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving: Or as we Canadian’s call it… Thanksgiving. It is held on the second Monday in October and celebrates the harvest and other blessings of the last year.
Read a book that is set in Canada or by a Canadian author, a book that features food or has a foodie character (chef, baker, or runs a restaurant for example). Or you can read a book that you are thankful for.
MCs family owns a food company- Dove si riflettono le stelle: Harmony Romance (=When We Found Home) by Susan Mallery 18 October; 5☆


7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day: While the origins of the holiday are unknown, Old Farmers Day is celebrated by many as a throwback to sustainable and farm-to-table farming practices of the old days.
Read a book that takes place on a farm or a ranch, or a book with a MC who is a cowboy or cowgirl, or read a book by an ‘old’ favorite author.
Cowboy Tough by Stacy Finz 8 October; 5☆


8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival: Knitters and other fiber artists gather every year for this festival held every October in Rhinebeck, New York. I have been going for years but missed it the last few due to the pandemic. It has been a yearly event since 1980 and draws about 12,000 annually.
Read a book with a MC who is a crafter (knitting, crochet, quilting, etc). Or you can read a book that takes place in New York State or a book published in the 1980s or that has more than 10,000 ratings.
True Blue K-9 Unit Christmas by Laura Scott and Maggie K. Black 4 October; 4☆


9. October 31st - Halloween: My favorite holiday of the year and it’s a favorite for young and old alike. What’s not to love about dressing in costume, getting treats, and playing a few (harmless) tricks. Seeing the glowing jack o lanterns on porches, and hearing the crunch of leaves under your feet just adds to the delight of the season.
Read a paranormal romance or a book featuring a ‘scary’ character, (your interpretation).. Or you can read a book that you feel is a treat or a book that has children in it. Or a book that has a very autumn feeling cover.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

2021 October Monthly Challenge

1. Read a book published in October, or read a book with a multi-colored cover in honor of October's birthstone, the Opal.

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2. Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names. Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Ophelia (Helper), Alice (From Nobility), Levi (Joined in Harmony), Noah (Rest, Peace).

3. You can also read a book that is shelved as historical romance or paranormal romance. Read a book in a series that is longer than 10 books, or a book published in 1997. Or you can read a book that you think is humorous.

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4. Read a book with a dog or cat on the cover, or read a book featuring an adoption storyline (whether that be animal or human), or a book that you either picked up from your library or got second hand.

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5. Let’s celebrate the love of books by reading a book by a new-to-you author, or a book featuring a character who works with books (an author, bookseller, or librarian), or a book that has been sitting on your TBR for more than a year.



6. Read a book that is set in Canada or by a Canadian author, a book that features food or has a foodie character (chef, baker, or runs a restaurant for example). Or you can read a book that you are thankful for.

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7. Read a book that takes place on a farm or a ranch, or a book with a MC who is a cowboy or cowgirl, or read a book by an ‘old’ favorite author.

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8. Read a book with a MC who is a crafter (knitting, crochet, quilting, etc). Or you can read a book that takes place in New York State or a book published in the 1980s or that has more than 10,000 ratings.



9. Read a paranormal romance or a book featuring a ‘scary’ character, (your interpretation).. Or you can read a book that you feel is a treat or a book that has children in it. Or a book that has a very autumn feeling cover.

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10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

As always, I'll try for all 10 and see how many I can come up with.

2021 October Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 10/1/21 to 10/31/21
10/10

1. Happy October Birthday! - Published in October - Summer Desserts by Nora Roberts - 10/29/21 ♥♥♥

Pub 10/1/85

2. Baby Names! - Includes a character with one of the following popular baby names - Levi - A Bad Day for Sunshine by Darynda Jones - 10/2/21 ♥♥♥♥

Levi Ravinder

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lynsay Sands - Shelved as historical romance - Slightly Scandalous by Mary Balogh - 10/20/21 ♥♥♥♥♥

627 readers shelved as historical romance

4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Adopt don’t shop! - Dog on the cover – Lemon Pies and Little White Lies by Ellery Adams - 10/9/21 ♥♥♥♥


5. October is National Book Month - Featuring a character who works with books – All Night Long with a Cowboy by Caitlin Crews - 10/16/21 ♥♥♥♥

Harriet is a school librarian.

6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving – Features food and has a foodie character - Eggs Benedict Arnold by Laura Childs - 10/14/21 ♥♥♥♥

Suzanne, Petra, and Toni own and run a café.

7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day - By an ‘old’ favorite author - Spider's Web by Agatha Christie - 10/15/21 ♥♥♥


8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival - Has more than 10,000 ratings - Until July by Aurora Rose Reynolds - 10/8/21 ♥♥♥♥

20,852 ratings

9. October 31st – Halloween - Featuring a ‘scary’ character - The Last Widow by Karin Slaughter - 10/11/21 ♥♥♥♥

Sara is kidnapped and held by a para-military group whose leader is scary beneath his outer friendly persona.

10. Reader's Choice - Any book - Win Big by Kelly Jamieson - 10/4/21 ♥♥♥♥


******CHALLENGE COMPLETE 10/29/21*****

I'm in!
RRRC Monthly Challenge - October 2021
0/10 Done

1. October (Multi Color Cover): Wild Hunt by Margaret Ronald
2. Noah (Peace): Peace Talks by Jim Butcher
3. 10 or more books: Eighth Grave After Dark by Darynda Jones
4. Dog on Cover: Hallowed Bones by Carolyn Haines
5. New Author: Ancient Whispers by Marie-Claude Bourque
6. Chef MC: Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Molly Cannon
7. Old Fav Author: Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law by Mary Roach
8. 10,000+ Ratings: Fairest by Marissa Meyer
9. Paranormal Romance: Devil at Midnight by Emma Holly
10. Reader's Choice: Nightseer by LKH

2021 October Monthly Challenge

1. Happy October Birthday!: Read a book published in October, or read a book with a multi-colored cover in honor of October's birthstone, the Opal.

2. Baby Names!: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Ophelia (Helper), Alice (From Nobility), Levi (Joined in Harmony), Noah (Rest, Peace).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lynsay Sands: Read one book written by Lynsay Sands or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlists - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Lynsay:
* She writes historical romances as well as paranormal romances
* To date, she has published 33 books in her Argeneau series
* She enjoys writing humor into her books
* Her first novel was published in 1997

You can also read a book that is shelved as historical romance or paranormal romance. Read a book in a series that is longer than 10 books, or a book published in 1997. Or you can read a book that you think is humorous.

4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Adopt don’t shop!
Read a book with a dog or cat on the cover, or read a book featuring an adoption storyline (whether that be animal or human), or a book that you either picked up from your library or got second hand.

5. October is National Book Month: Here is a celebration I can get behind! We all have the favorites that we tend to gravitate towards, but it’s often fun to find a new favorite.
Let’s celebrate the love of books by reading a book by a new-to-you author, or a book featuring a character who works with books (an author, bookseller, or librarian), or a book that has been sitting on your TBR for more than a year.

6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving: Or as we Canadian’s call it… Thanksgiving. It is held on the second Monday in October and celebrates the harvest and other blessings of the last year.
Read a book that is set in Canada or by a Canadian author, a book that features food or has a foodie character (chef, baker, or runs a restaurant for example). Or you can read a book that you are thankful for.

7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day: While the origins of the holiday are unknown, Old Farmers Day is celebrated by many as a throwback to sustainable and farm-to-table farming practices of the old days.
Read a book that takes place on a farm or a ranch, or a book with a MC who is a cowboy or cowgirl, or read a book by an ‘old’ favorite author.

8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival: Knitters and other fiber artists gather every year for this festival held every October in Rhinebeck, New York. I have been going for years but missed it the last few due to the pandemic. It has been a yearly event since 1980 and draws about 12,000 annually.
Read a book with a MC who is a crafter (knitting, crochet, quilting, etc). Or you can read a book that takes place in New York State or a book published in the 1980s or that has more than 10,000 ratings.

9. October 31st - Halloween: My favorite holiday of the year and it’s a favorite for young and old alike. What’s not to love about dressing in costume, getting treats, and playing a few (harmless) tricks. Seeing the glowing jack o lanterns on porches, and hearing the crunch of leaves under your feet just adds to the delight of the season.
Read a paranormal romance or a book featuring a ‘scary’ character, (your interpretation).. Or you can read a book that you feel is a treat or a book that has children in it. Or a book that has a very autumn feeling cover.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice

Closing in on my September Goal so why not?
I'M IN!

1. Read a book published in October: Snapped
2. Alice (From Nobility): The Unidentified Redhead OR Wallbanger by Alice Clayton
3. Read one book written by Lynsay Sands: An English Bride in Scotland AND/OR To Marry a Scottish Laird AND/OR The Highlander Takes a Bride
4. Second hand: Vision in White
5. On your TBR for more than a year: Fall Knee-Deep In It
6. A book that you are thankful for: The Love Hypothesis
7. Book by an ‘old’ favorite author: Iron Princess and/or Blitzed
8. Read a book with a MC who is a crafter: Neanderthal Seeks Human
9. Read a paranormal romance: Magic Bites
10. Reader's Choice: The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina




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Read 10/10

1. Happy October Birthday. Read a book published in October: The Young Elites 19/10

2. Baby Names. Read a book that includes a character named Ophelia: Once More, My Darling Rogue 22/10

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lynsay Sands. Read a book that is shelved as historical romance: The Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics 10/10

4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. Read a book that you either picked up from your library or got second hand: The Heart Principle 14/10

5. October is National Book Month. Read a book by a new-to-you author: The Hallowed Ones 17/10

6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving. Read a book that you are thankful for: Raven's Return 24/10

7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day. Read a book by an ‘old’ favourite author: Mari's Mistake 23/10

8. October 16th & 17th - Read a book that has more than 10,000 ratings: No Good Duke Goes Unpunished 28/10

9. October 31st – Halloween. Read a paranormal romance: Z 2/10

10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice:The Scotsman Who Saved Me 1/10

October Monthly Challenge ~

Read 10/10

1. Published in October: Sutton's Spinster Scarlett Scott 5☆ 14/10/21
2. Baby Names: Alice: Can't Buy Me a Duke Bianca Blythe 4☆ 14/10/21
3. Lynsay Sands: My Favorite Things 4☆ 11/10/21
4. Dog on cover: My Fair Lily Meara Platt 5☆ 16/10/21
5. TBR more than a year: St. Simon's Sin Sahara Kelly 4☆ 2/10/21
6. Thankful for: Marry Me, If You Dare Alyssa Clarke 4☆ 8/10/21
7. MC Cowboy: A Cowboy's Strength Vicki Lewis Thompson 5☆ 6/10/21
8. 10,000+ ratings: Viscount Who Loved Me: The Epilogue II Julia Quinn 5☆ 16/10/21
9. Paranormal: The Longest Night Jennifer Ashley 5☆ 7/10/21
10. Reader's Choice: A Snowflake Kiss for Lady Sophie Maggie Dallen 4☆ 6/10/21

Read 10/10

1. Happy October Birthday
Read a book published in October.
His by Aubrey Dark

2. Baby Names
Read a book that includes a character with one of the following popular baby names: Bobbie
The Biker's Gift by Nikki Landis

3. Featured Author Challenge
Read a book that is shelved as paranormal romance.
Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh

4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
Read a book that you got second hand.
Incandescent by River Savage

5. October is National Book Month
Read a book by a new-to-you author.
Sweet Captivity by Julia Sykes

6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving
Read a book that features food or has a foodie character.
Murder By Chocolate by Rosie A. Point

7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day
Read a book by an ‘old’ favorite author.
Sweet Savagery by Zoe Blake

8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival
Read a book that has more than 10,000 ratings.
Prisoner by Annika Martin

9. October 31st - Halloween
Read a book featuring a ‘scary’ character.
Mine by Aubrey Dark

10. Reader's Choice
Read any book of your choice.
Dirty English by Ilsa Madden-Mills

2021 October Monthly Challenge
Read: 6/10

1. Happy October Birthday!: Read a book published in October, or read a book with a multi-colored cover in honor of October's birthstone, the Opal.

2. Baby Names!: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC).
This month's names:
Ophelia (Helper)
Alice (From Nobility)
Levi (Joined in Harmony),
Noah (Rest, Peace).
🦇Cup of Joe by Annabeth Albert

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lynsay Sands: Read a book that is shelved as paranormal romance.
🦇The Vampire's Mail Order Bride by Kristen Painter

✔️4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month-Adopt don’t shop!: Read a book with a dog or cat on the cover.
🦇Top Secret Target by Dana Mentink▪️10/11/2021▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️5. October is National Book Month: Read a book by a new-to-you author.
🦇Charge by Cate C. Wells▪️10/19/2021▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving: Or as we Canadian’s call it… Thanksgiving. It is held on the second Monday in October and celebrates the harvest and other blessings of the last year.
Read a book that is set in Canada or by a Canadian author, a book that features food or has a foodie character (chef, baker, or runs a restaurant for example). Or you can read a book that you are thankful for.

✔️7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day:
Read a book that takes place on a farm or a ranch.
🦇Deadly Brew by Karen MacInerney▪️10/24/21▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival:Or you can read a book that has more than 10,000 ratings.
🦇Shades of Milk and Honey by Mary Robinette Kowal (15,384 ratings)▪️10/25/2021▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️9. October 31st - Halloween: Read a paranormal romance or a book featuring a ‘scary’ character, (your interpretation).. Or you can read a book that you feel is a treat or a book that has children in it. Or a book that has a very autumn feeling cover.
🦇My Wicked Vampire by Nina Bangs▪️10/13/2021▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
🦇A Matter of Magic by Patricia C. Wrede▪️10/27/2021▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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I'm in!

10/10

1. Happy October Birthday!:
👻Read a book published in October, or read a book with a multi-colored cover in honor of October's birthstone, the Opal.
Christmas in the Scottish Highlands - Donna Ashcroft (Bookouture - Oct 2021) - October 13

2. Baby Names!:
👻Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative!
This month's names:
Ophelia (Helper),
Alice (From Nobility),
Levi (Joined in Harmony),
Noah (Rest, Peace).
A Yuletide Kiss - Sabrina Jeffries, Madeline Hunter, Mary Jo Putney (Kensington - Oct 2021) (Alice - maid) - Oct 3

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lynsay Sands:
👻Read one book written by Lynsay Sands or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlists - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Lynsay:
* She writes historical romances as well as paranormal romances
* To date, she has published 33 books in her Argeneau series
* She enjoys writing humor into her books
* Her first novel was published in 1997

👻You can also read a book that is shelved as historical romance or paranormal romance. Read a book in a series that is longer than 10 books, or a book published in 1997. Or you can read a book that you think is humorous.
Bombshell - Sarah MacLean (Avon - Aug 2021) - Oct 5

4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Adopt don’t shop!
👻Read a book with a dog or cat on the cover, or read a book featuring an adoption storyline (whether that be animal or human), or a book that you either picked up from your library or got second hand.
Homecoming Heartbreaker - Joss Wood (HD #2817 - Aug 2021) (adoption/boys) - Oct 8

5. October is National Book Month: Here is a celebration I can get behind! We all have the favorites that we tend to gravitate towards, but it’s often fun to find a new favorite.
👻Let’s celebrate the love of books by reading a book by a new-to-you author, or a book featuring a character who works with books (an author, bookseller, or librarian), or a book that has been sitting on your TBR for more than a year.
Braving the Heat - Regan Black (HRS #2002 - July 2018) - Oct 11

6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving: Or as we Canadian’s call it… Thanksgiving. It is held on the second Monday in October and celebrates the harvest and other blessings of the last year.
👻Read a book that is set in Canada or by a Canadian author, a book that features food or has a foodie character (chef, baker, or runs a restaurant for example). Or you can read a book that you are thankful for.
Rescued by the Cowboy - Donna Alward (Donna Alward - Nov 2021) (baker/Canada) - Oct 29

7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day: While the origins of the holiday are unknown, Old Farmers Day is celebrated by many as a throwback to sustainable and farm-to-table farming practices of the old days.
👻Read a book that takes place on a farm or a ranch, or a book with a MC who is a cowboy or cowgirl, or read a book by an ‘old’ favorite author.
His Dry Creek Legacy - Janet Tronstad (LI #1360 - June 2021) (ranch) - Oct 6

8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival: Knitters and other fiber artists gather every year for this festival held every October in Rhinebeck, New York. I have been going for years but missed it the last few due to the pandemic. It has been a yearly event since 1980 and draws about 12,000 annually.
👻Read a book with a MC who is a crafter (knitting, crochet, quilting, etc). Or you can read a book that takes place in New York State or a book published in the 1980s or that has more than 10,000 ratings.
A Fool's Gold Wedding - Susan Mallery (HQN - July 2020) (13,893 ratings) - Oct 14

9. October 31st - Halloween: My favorite holiday of the year and it’s a favorite for young and old alike. What’s not to love about dressing in costume, getting treats, and playing a few (harmless) tricks. Seeing the glowing jack o lanterns on porches, and hearing the crunch of leaves under your feet just adds to the delight of the season.
👻Read a paranormal romance or a book featuring a ‘scary’ character, (your interpretation).. Or you can read a book that you feel is a treat or a book that has children in it. Or a book that has a very autumn feeling cover.
The Father of Her Sons - Christine Rimmer (HSE #2869 - Nov 2021) (children) - Oct 21

10. Reader's Choice:
👻Read any book of your choice.
Tracing a Kidnapper - Juno Rushdan (HI #2019 - Sept 2021) - Oct 1

2021 October Monthly Challenge
Read: 3/10

1. Happy October Birthday!: Read book with a multi-colored cover in honor of October's birthstone, the Opal.
Exposed- 10/15


2. Baby Names!: Read a book that includes a character or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names. This month's names: Ophelia (Helper), Alice (From Nobility), Levi (Joined in Harmony), Noah (Rest, Peace).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lynsay Sands: Read one book written by Lynsay Sands or any author with her first or last name.


4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month:
Read a book with a dog or cat on the cover.

5. October is National Book Month: Read a book by a new-to-you author.
Cursed Luck - 10/25


6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving:Read a book that is set in Canada or by a Canadian author.
Accidentally Engaged

7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day:Read a book that takes place on a farm or a ranch, or a book with a MC who is a cowboy or cowgirl.
The Wildest Ride
A Thorn in the Saddle

8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival: Read a book with a MC who is a crafter (knitting, crochet, quilting, etc).
Friends Without Benefits

9. October 31st - Halloween: Read a paranormal romance, a book that you feel is a treat, r a book that has a very autumn feeling cover.
Her Halloween Treat

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Devil You Know - 10/4

My spot

Read 1/10

1. Happy October Birthday!: Read a book published in October, or read a book with a multi-colored cover in honor of October's birthstone, the Opal.

2. Baby Names!: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Ophelia (Helper), Alice (From Nobility), Levi (Joined in Harmony), Noah (Rest, Peace).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lynsay Sands: Read one book written by Lynsay Sands or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlists - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Lynsay:
* She writes historical romances as well as paranormal romances
* To date, she has published 33 books in her Argeneau series
* She enjoys writing humor into her books
* Her first novel was published in 1997

You can also read a book that is shelved as historical romance or paranormal romance. Read a book in a series that is longer than 10 books, or a book published in 1997. Or you can read a book that you think is humorous.

4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Adopt don’t shop!
Read a book with a dog or cat on the cover, or read a book featuring an adoption storyline (whether that be animal or human), or a book that you either picked up from your library or got second hand.

5. October is National Book Month: Here is a celebration I can get behind! We all have the favorites that we tend to gravitate towards, but it’s often fun to find a new favorite.
Let’s celebrate the love of books by reading a book by a new-to-you author, or a book featuring a character who works with books (an author, bookseller, or librarian), or a book that has been sitting on your TBR for more than a year.

6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving: Or as we Canadian’s call it… Thanksgiving. It is held on the second Monday in October and celebrates the harvest and other blessings of the last year.
Read a book that is set in Canada or by a Canadian author, a book that features food or has a foodie character (chef, baker, or runs a restaurant for example). Or you can read a book that you are thankful for.

7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day: While the origins of the holiday are unknown, Old Farmers Day is celebrated by many as a throwback to sustainable and farm-to-table farming practices of the old days.
Read a book that takes place on a farm or a ranch, or a book with a MC who is a cowboy or cowgirl, or read a book by an ‘old’ favorite author.

8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival: Knitters and other fiber artists gather every year for this festival held every October in Rhinebeck, New York. I have been going for years but missed it the last few due to the pandemic. It has been a yearly event since 1980 and draws about 12,000 annually.
Read a book with a MC who is a crafter (knitting, crochet, quilting, etc). Or you can read a book that takes place in New York State or a book published in the 1980s or that has more than 10,000 ratings.

9. October 31st - Halloween: My favorite holiday of the year and it’s a favorite for young and old alike. What’s not to love about dressing in costume, getting treats, and playing a few (harmless) tricks. Seeing the glowing jack o lanterns on porches, and hearing the crunch of leaves under your feet just adds to the delight of the season.
Read a paranormal romance or a book featuring a ‘scary’ character, (your interpretation).. Or you can read a book that you feel is a treat or a book that has children in it. Or a book that has a very autumn feeling cover.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.


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2021 October Monthly Challenge
1 October to 31 October, 2021

Read 10/10 DONE!

1. Happy October Birthday!: Read a book with a multi-colored cover in honor of October's birthstone, the Opal.
Christmas Data Breach (West Investigations #3) by K.D. Richards 10/4/21 4stars

2. Baby Names!: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) with one of the following popular baby names, Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Ophelia (Helper), Alice (From Nobility), Levi (Joined in Harmony), Noah (Rest, Peace).
Dead and Deader (Lucy McGuffin, Psychic Amateur Detective, #7)
by Maggie March 10/6/21 4stars (Alice; a neighbor of Lucy's parents)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lynsay Sands: Read one book written by Lynsay Sands or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlists - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Lynsay:
* She writes historical romances as well as paranormal romances
* To date, she has published 33 books in her Argeneau series
* She enjoys writing humor into her books
* Her first novel was published in 1997

You can also read a book that is shelved as historical romance or paranormal romance. Read a book in a series that is longer than 10 books
Her Keeper's Heart (Keepers of the Light #14) by Krystal M. Anderson 10/5/21 4stars (series shown on AZ - not on Goodreads at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081GWP6NG?... )

4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Adopt don’t shop!
Read a book featuring an adoption storyline (whether that be animal or human), o
The Desert Flowers - Lily (The Desert Sage Inn, #2) by Judith S. Keim 10/9/21 5stars (Brian and Lily plan to adopt two children who are orphaned and already living with them)

5. October is National Book Month: Here is a celebration I can get behind! We all have the favorites that we tend to gravitate towards, but it’s often fun to find a new favorite.
Let’s celebrate the love of books by reading a book by a new-to-you author,
The Missing Professor (Fräulein Schumacher-Her First Case) by Andrea Instone, Rachel Reynolds 10/2/21 4stars

6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving: Or as we Canadian’s call it… Thanksgiving. It is held on the second Monday in October and celebrates the harvest and other blessings of the last year.
Read a book that features food or has a foodie character (chef, baker, or runs a restaurant for example).
Deep Green Envy (Deep Lakes Mystery Book #3) by Joy Ann Ribar 10/7/21 4stars (Bake and Brew - Carmen, Frankie and others are bakers; serve food)

7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day: While the origins of the holiday are unknown, Old Farmers Day is celebrated by many as a throwback to sustainable and farm-to-table farming practices of the old days.
Read a book that takes place on a farm or a ranch, or a book with a MC who is a cowboy or cowgirl, or read a book by an ‘old’ favorite author.
The Bachelor Cowboy (The Wyoming Cowboy #6) by Jessica Clare 10/11/21 4stars (fits all of the above - Jack is the cowboy!)

8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival: Knitters and other fiber artists gather every year for this festival held every October in Rhinebeck, New York. I have been going for years but missed it the last few due to the pandemic. It has been a yearly event since 1980 and draws about 12,000 annually.
Read a book that takes place in New York State
Fake and Forbidden: The Complete Contemporary Romance Collection (Forbidden Romance Box Set) by Sofia T. Summers 10/9/21 4stars (NYC and Brooklyn in addition to Hawaii)

9. October 31st - Halloween: My favorite holiday of the year and it’s a favorite for young and old alike. What’s not to love about dressing in costume, getting treats, and playing a few (harmless) tricks. Seeing the glowing jack o lanterns on porches, and hearing the crunch of leaves under your feet just adds to the delight of the season.
Read a book that has a very autumn feeling cover.
The Sweetest Remedy by Jane Igharo 10/3/21 4stars (colors of leaves/changing leaves)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Billionaire’s Secret: A Christian Romance by Meghann Whistler 10/8/21 4stars

2021 October Monthly Challenge
1 October to 31 October, 2021

Read: 1


1. Happy October Birthday!: Deep Kiss of Winter by Kresley Cole

2. Baby Names!: The Hot Mess and the Heartthrob by Pippa Grant

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lynsay Sands: An English Bride in Scotland by Lynsay Sands

4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Baby, I'm Howling for You by Christine Warren

5. October is National Book Month: Confess by Colleen Hoover (10/10/2021) 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving: Single White Vampire by Lynsay Sands

7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day: Rough by Renee Rose

8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival: Dirty by Kylie Scott

9. October 31st - Halloween: Shadow of the Vampire by Meagan Hatfield

10. Reader's Choice: Cruel Legacy by K.A. Linde

2021 October Monthly Challenge

1. Happy October Birthday!: Read a book published in October, or read a book with a multi-colored cover in honor of October's birthstone, the Opal.

2021 October Monthly Challenge

1. Happy October Birthday!: Read a book published in October, or read a book with a multi-colored cover in honor of October's birthstone, the Opal


2. Baby Names!: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Ophelia (Helper), Alice (From Nobility), Levi (Joined in Harmony), Noah (Rest, Peace).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lynsay Sands: Read one book written by Lynsay Sands or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlists - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Lynsay:
* She writes historical romances as well as paranormal romances
* To date, she has published 33 books in her Argeneau series
* She enjoys writing humor into her books
* Her first novel was published in 1997

You can also read a book that is shelved as historical romance or paranormal romance. Read a book in a series that is longer than 10 books, or a book published in 1997. Or you can read a book that you think is humorous.

4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Adopt don’t shop!
Read a book with a dog or cat on the cover, or read a book featuring an adoption storyline (whether that be animal or human), or a book that you either picked up from your library or got second hand.

5. October is National Book Month: Here is a celebration I can get behind! We all have the favorites that we tend to gravitate towards, but it’s often fun to find a new favorite.
Let’s celebrate the love of books by reading a book by a new-to-you author, or a book featuring a character who works with books (an author, bookseller, or librarian), or a book that has been sitting on your TBR for more than a year.

6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving: Or as we Canadian’s call it… Thanksgiving. It is held on the second Monday in October and celebrates the harvest and other blessings of the last year.
Read a book that is set in Canada or by a Canadian author, a book that features food or has a foodie character (chef, baker, or runs a restaurant for example). Or you can read a book that you are thankful for.

7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day: While the origins of the holiday are unknown, Old Farmers Day is celebrated by many as a throwback to sustainable and farm-to-table farming practices of the old days.
Read a book that takes place on a farm or a ranch, or a book with a MC who is a cowboy or cowgirl, or read a book by an ‘old’ favorite author.

8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival: Knitters and other fiber artists gather every year for this festival held every October in Rhinebeck, New York. I have been going for years but missed it the last few due to the pandemic. It has been a yearly event since 1980 and draws about 12,000 annually.
Read a book with a MC who is a crafter (knitting, crochet, quilting, etc). Or you can read a book that takes place in New York State or a book published in the 1980s or that has more than 10,000 ratings.

9. October 31st - Halloween: My favorite holiday of the year and it’s a favorite for young and old alike. What’s not to love about dressing in costume, getting treats, and playing a few (harmless) tricks. Seeing the glowing jack o lanterns on porches, and hearing the crunch of leaves under your feet just adds to the delight of the season.
Read a paranormal romance or a book featuring a ‘scary’ character, (your interpretation).. Or you can read a book that you feel is a treat or a book that has children in it. Or a book that has a very autumn feeling cover.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

You can choose any number of categories depending on your reading speed, book availability and/or time commitment.

When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s.

2021 October Monthly Challenge
Duration: Oct 1 - 31, 2021
10/10

1. Read a book published in October, or read a book with a multi-colored cover in honor of October's birthstone, the Opal.
We Are Not Like Them by Christine Pride 10/15/2021

2. Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names:
Ophelia (Helper),
Alice (From Nobility),
Levi (Joined in Harmony), Jack of Hearts by Lev A.C. Rosen 10/01/2021
Noah (Rest, Peace).

3. Read one book written by Lynsay Sands or any author with her first or last name. You can also read a book that is shelved as historical romance or paranormal romance. Read a book in a series that is longer than 10 books, or a book published in 1997. Or you can read a book that you think is humorous.
Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris 10/26/2021

4. Read a book with a dog or cat on the cover, or read a book featuring an adoption storyline (whether that be animal or human), or a book that you either picked up from your library or got second hand.
The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck 10/21/2021

5. Let’s celebrate the love of books by reading a book by a new-to-you author, or a book featuring a character who works with books (an author, bookseller, or librarian), or a book that has been sitting on your TBR for more than a year.
You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria 10/22/2021

6. Read a book that is set in Canada or by a Canadian author, a book that features food or has a foodie character (chef, baker, or runs a restaurant for example). Or you can read a book that you are thankful for.
Accidentally Engaged by Farah Heron 10/27/2021

7. Read a book that takes place on a farm or a ranch, or a book with a MC who is a cowboy or cowgirl, or read a book by an ‘old’ favorite author.
The Egg and I by Betty MacDonald 10/25/2021

8. Read a book with a MC who is a crafter (knitting, crochet, quilting, etc). Or you can read a book that takes place in New York State or a book published in the 1980s or that has more than 10,000 ratings.
The Shop on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber 10/16/2021

9. Read a paranormal romance or a book featuring a ‘scary’ character, (your interpretation).. Or you can read a book that you feel is a treat or a book that has children in it. Or a book that has a very autumn feeling cover.
Lord of the Flies by William Golding 10/14/2021

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Gilded Years by Karin Tanabe 10/04/2021

RRRC 2021 October Monthly Challenge

1. Happy October Birthday!: 10/8

2. Baby Names!: 10/10 (Shiori'anma is a princess so she is from Nobility)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lynsay Sands: 10/24 (Historical Romance)

4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: 10/19

5. October is National Book Month: 10/13 (new to me author)


6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving: 10/7 (Canadian author)

7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day: 10/23 ('old' favorite)

8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival: 10/5 ( 530,395 ratings)

9. October 31st - Halloween: 10/12 (Paranormal Romance)

10. Reader's Choice: 10/14

2021 October Monthly Challenge

DONE

1. published in October Oct 01, 2008 The Lighthouse Keepers Adrian McKinty 10/16

2. Nobility princess, prince, queen, king Once Upon a Curse E.D. Baker 10/21

3. Lynsay Sands The Countess Lynsay Sands 10/21

4. dog on the cover, AND featuring an adoption storyline AND from your library Striking Range Margaret Mizushima 10/15

5. TBR for more than a year Bloody Acquisitions Drew Hayes 10/12

6. features food ice cream The Rocky Road to Ruin Meri Allen 10/20

7. takes place on a farm or a ranch Cold Case at Cardwell Ranch B.J. Daniels 10/7

8. published in the 1980s (first published January 1st 1989) The Trolley to Yesterday John Bellairs 10/21

9. paranormal romance Awakening the Shifter Jane Godman 10/18

10. Reader's Choice: Sheila Connolly 10/9

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1. Happy October Birthday!: Read a book published in October, or read a book with a multi-colored cover in honor of October's birthstone, the Opal.

2. Baby Names!: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Ophelia (Helper), Alice (From Nobility), Levi (Joined in Harmony), Noah (Rest, Peace).

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lynsay Sands: Read one book written by Lynsay Sands or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlists - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Lynsay:
* She writes historical romances as well as paranormal romances
* To date, she has published 33 books in her Argeneau series
* She enjoys writing humor into her books
* Her first novel was published in 1997

You can also read a book that is shelved as historical romance or paranormal romance. Read a book in a series that is longer than 10 books, or a book published in 1997. Or you can read a book that you think is humorous.

4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Adopt don’t shop!
Read a book with a dog or cat on the cover, or read a book featuring an adoption storyline (whether that be animal or human), or a book that you either picked up from your library or got second hand.- Dawn of the Dreadfuls - Finished 10/22

5. October is National Book Month: Here is a celebration I can get behind! We all have the favorites that we tend to gravitate towards, but it’s often fun to find a new favorite.
Let’s celebrate the love of books by reading a book by a new-to-you author, or a book featuring a character who works with books (an author, bookseller, or librarian), or a book that has been sitting on your TBR for more than a year. - The Need - Finished 10/6

6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving: Or as we Canadian’s call it… Thanksgiving. It is held on the second Monday in October and celebrates the harvest and other blessings of the last year.
Read a book that is set in Canada or by a Canadian author, a book that features food or has a foodie character (chef, baker, or runs a restaurant for example). Or you can read a book that you are thankful for. - Deadliest Intuition- Finished 10/28

7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day: While the origins of the holiday are unknown, Old Farmers Day is celebrated by many as a throwback to sustainable and farm-to-table farming practices of the old days.
Read a book that takes place on a farm or a ranch, or a book with a MC who is a cowboy or cowgirl, or read a book by an ‘old’ favorite author.

8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival: Knitters and other fiber artists gather every year for this festival held every October in Rhinebeck, New York. I have been going for years but missed it the last few due to the pandemic. It has been a yearly event since 1980 and draws about 12,000 annually.
Read a book with a MC who is a crafter (knitting, crochet, quilting, etc). Or you can read a book that takes place in New York State or a book published in the 1980s or that has more than 10,000 ratings.- Her Every Fear

9. October 31st - Halloween: My favorite Holiday of the year and it’s a favorite for young and old alike. What’s not to love about dressing in costume, getting treats, and playing a few (harmless) tricks. Seeing the glowing jack o lanterns on porches, and hearing the crunch of leaves under your feet just adds to the delight of the season.
Read a paranormal romance or a book featuring a ‘scary’ character, (your interpretation).. Or you can read a book that you feel is a treat or a book that has children in it. Or a book that has a very autumn feeling cover.- The Final Girl Support Group- Finished 10/12

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. -Here and Gone- Finished 10/16

🎃🎃🎃2021 October Monthly Challenge🎃🎃🎃

Read: 9/10

✔️1. Happy October Birthday!: Read a book with a multi-colored cover in honor of October's birthstone, the Opal.

The Lies We Steal by Monty Jay
Read On: 10/4/2021

✔️2. Baby Names!: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) with one of the following popular baby names.
This month's names:
4. Noah (Rest, Peace)

Looking to Score by Alley Ciz
Read On: 10/9/2021

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author Lynsay Sands: Read one book written by Lynsay Sands or any author with her first or last name.

A Bite to Remember by Lynsay Sands
Read On: 10/26/20121

✔️4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Read a book with a dog or cat on the cover.

Stay by Sarina Bowen
Read On: 10/25/2021

✔️5. October is National Book Month:
Let’s celebrate the love of books by reading a book by a new-to-you author.

Crushing on My Billionaire Best Friend by Jolie Day
Read On: 10/20/2021

6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving: Read a book by a Canadian author.

Smut by Karina Halle

✔️7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day: Read a book by an ‘old’ favorite author.

Writing Dirty by Alley Ciz
Read On: 10/18/2021

✔️8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival: Read a book published in the 1980s.

Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency by Douglas Adams
Read On: 10/29/2021

✔️9. October 31st - Halloween: Read a you can read a book that you feel is a treat AND a book that has children in it.

RoomHate by Penelope Ward
Read On: 10/16/2021


✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Match Me Up by Weston Parker
Read On: 10/11/2021

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2021 October Monthly Challenge
Read 7/10

1. Happy October Birthday!: Read a book published in October.

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

2. Baby Names!: Read a book written by an author with name Noah (Rest, Peace).

Jock Blocked by Noah Harris⭐⭐⭐20/10

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lynsay Sands: Read a book that is shelved as paranormal romance.

[bookr:Angels' Blood|3819326] by Nalini Singh ⭐⭐⭐⭐28/10

4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Read a book with a dog cover.

Archie's Accidental Kidnapping by Toni Griffin ⭐⭐18/10

5. October is National Book Month: Read a book by a new-to-you author.

Scarlet Toys by S.M. Shade⭐⭐⭐⭐16/10

6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving: Read a book that has a foodie character (chef, baker, or runs a restaurant for example)

What’s in a Name? by Pat Henshaw⭐⭐⭐01/10

7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day: Read a book with a MC who is a cowboy.

Caine's Reckoning by Sarah McCarty

8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival: Read a book that takes place in New York State.

Rebel Heir by Vi Keeland⭐⭐⭐⭐15/10

9. October 31st - Halloween: Read a paranormal romance.

You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister⭐⭐⭐02/10

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

I'm in for 8 this month.

2021 October Monthly Challenge
Progress: 7/10

🎃1. Happy October Birthday!: Read a book published in October, or read a book with a multi-colored cover in honor of October's birthstone, the Opal. Zombie, Ohio 🧡🧡🖤🖤🖤 10/11

🎃 2. Baby Names!: Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names:
Ophelia (Helper)
Alice (From Nobility) The Lost Village 🧡🧡🧡🖤🖤 10/3
Levi (Joined in Harmony)
Noah (Rest, Peace)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lynsay Sands: Read one book written by Lynsay Sands or any author with her first or last name. Link to backlists - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...

Fun Facts about Lynsay:
* She writes historical romances as well as paranormal romances
* To date, she has published 33 books in her Argeneau series
* She enjoys writing humor into her books
* Her first novel was published in 1997

You can also read a book that is shelved as historical romance or paranormal romance. Read a book in a series that is longer than 10 books, or a book published in 1997. Or you can read a book that you think is humorous.

🎃 4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Adopt don’t shop! Read a book with a dog or cat on the cover, or read a book featuring an adoption storyline (whether that be animal or human), or a book that you either picked up from your library or got second hand. Eileen 🧡🧡🖤🖤🖤 10/9

🎃 5. October is National Book Month: Here is a celebration I can get behind! We all have the favorites that we tend to gravitate towards, but it’s often fun to find a new favorite. Let’s celebrate the love of books by reading a book by a new-to-you author , or a book featuring a character who works with books (an author, bookseller, or librarian), or a book that has been sitting on your TBR for more than a year. Come Closer by Sara Gran 🧡🧡🧡🧡🖤 10/6

6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving: Or as we Canadian’s call it… Thanksgiving. It is held on the second Monday in October and celebrates the harvest and other blessings of the last year. Read a book that is set in Canada or by a Canadian author, a book that features food or has a foodie character (chef, baker, or runs a restaurant for example). Or you can read a book that you are thankful for.

🎃 7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day: While the origins of the holiday are unknown, Old Farmers Day is celebrated by many as a throwback to sustainable and farm-to-table farming practices of the old days. Read a book that takes place on a farm or a ranch, or a book with a MC who is a cowboy or cowgirl, or read a book by an ‘old’ favorite author. D is for Degenerate 🧡🧡🖤🖤🖤 10/2

8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival: Knitters and other fiber artists gather every year for this festival held every October in Rhinebeck, New York. I have been going for years but missed it the last few due to the pandemic. It has been a yearly event since 1980 and draws about 12,000 annually. Read a book with a MC who is a crafter (knitting, crochet, quilting, etc). Or you can read a book that takes place in New York State or a book published in the 1980s or that has more than 10,000 ratings.

🎃 9. October 31st - Halloween: My favorite holiday of the year and it’s a favorite for young and old alike. What’s not to love about dressing in costume, getting treats, and playing a few (harmless) tricks. Seeing the glowing jack o lanterns on porches, and hearing the crunch of leaves under your feet just adds to the delight of the season. Read a paranormal romance or a book featuring a ‘scary’ character, (your interpretation).. Or you can read a book that you feel is a treat or a book that has children in it. Or a book that has a very autumn feeling cover. Ophie's Ghosts 🧡🧡🧡🧡🖤 10/7

🎃 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Frostbite 🧡🧡🧡🖤🖤 10/3

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2021 October Monthly Challenge
Progress: 10/10

✅ 1. Read a book pub. in Oct. or with multi-colored cover- The Rebound
✅ 2. Read a book with a character Ophelia (Helper)- Heaven and Hell 4★★★★
✅ 3. Read a PNR book- Feed -1★
✅ 4. Read a book with a dog adoption- Just One Look
✅ 5. Read a book by a new-to-you author- Shattered Dynasty 2★★
✅ 6. Read a book features food or has a foodie character- The Boss Who Stole Christmas
✅ 7. Read a book that is an ‘old’ favorite author - Vic Vaughn is Vicious 3★★★;
Stuck-Up Suit 4★★★★; Mr. Perfect 5★★★★★
✅ 8. Read a book with MC who is a crafter - About Last Night- 5 ★★★★★
✅ 9. Read a book with ‘scary’ character- The Good Lie
✅ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice - Wrong 5 ★★★★★

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October Monthly Challenge
October 2021

My Monthly Challenge (msg 39)

Books Read: 10



✔1. Happy October Birthday!
🔹Read a book published in October
🔹Master of the Abyss - 10.22 ★★★★

✔2. Baby Names!
🔹Read a book that includes a character with one of the following popular baby names: Ophelia (Helper), Alice (From Nobility), Levi (Joined in Harmony), Noah (Rest, Peace)
🔹Love, Diamonds, and Spades - 10.19 ★★★★

✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lynsay Sands
🔹Read a book in a series that is longer than 10 books
🔹Rescue After Dark - 10.02 ★★★★

✔4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
🔹Read a book featuring an adoption storyline
🔹Born to Be Wild - 10.04 ★★★

✔5. October is National Book Month
🔹Read a book by a new-to-you autho
🔹Me and My Ghoulfriends - 10.18 ★★

✔6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving
🔹Read a book that has a foodie character
🔹Swamp Team 3 - 10.16 ★★★

✔7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day
🔹Read a book that takes place on a farm or a ranch
🔹More Than a Promise - 10.01 ★★★

✔8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival
🔹Read a book published in the 1980s
🔹Honeymoon Hotel - 10.08 ★★★

✔9. October 31st - Halloween
🔹Read a paranormal romance
🔹Selkies Are a Girl’s Best Friend - 10.16 ★★★★

✔10. Reader's Choice
🔹Read any book of your choice
🔹Wanderlust - 10.28 ★★★★

Christine L. wrote: "For people looking for Canadian reads for #6, you can look up Danielle L. Jensen, Morgan Rhodes, Kelly Bowen, Kristen Ciccarelli, Karina Halle, or Jennifer Robson to name a few :-)

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1. Happy ..."

Thank you so much for the Canadian Author suggestions!
I hope you enjoy The Night Circus. That turned out to be one my favorite reads two years ago.

Happy Reading!

2021 October Monthly Challenge
Completed: 10/10

1. Happy October Birthday!: Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade10/18
2. Baby Names!: Running into Love by Aurora Rose Reynolds 10/27
3. FAC author - Lynsay Sands: My Vegas Groom by Piper Rayne 10/16
4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: The Forever Girl by Jill Shalvis 10/6
5. October is National Book Month: Fragments of Fear by Carrie Stuart Parks 10/17
6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving: A Spot of Trouble by Teri Wilson 10/14
7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day: Say You'll Stay by Susan Mallery 10/21
8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival: A Brush with Murder by Bailee Abbott 10/30
9. October 31st - Halloween: The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling 10/31
10. Reader's Choice: Twin Games in Music City by Jules Bennett 10/24

Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1 - 31 October

Read: 10/10

1. Published in October Bromosexual 10/28
2. Character/Author: Alice Of Secrets and Wolves 10/12
3. MPG Historical or Paranormal Romance Deosil 10/29
4. Dog on Cover Bitter Taffy 10/17
5. New to You Author The Witch's Familiar 10/30
6. Set in Canada or book you're thankful for Damned Souls and a Sangria 10/19
7. Set on farm/ranch or old favorite author Fair Isn't Life 10/14
8. Set in New York State or more than 10,000 ratings. A Veiled & Hallowed Eve 10/27
9. Paranormal Romance or autumn cover Dance Only for Me 10/24
10. Reader's Choice Jonty's Halloween 10/27

I accidentally deleted my original! :( Round 2 fight!

10/10

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👻 1. Happy October Birthday!: House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland 10.17/21

👻 2. Baby Names!: Oh My Goth by Gena Showalter 10/7/21

👻 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lynsay Sands: Tall, Dark & Hungry by Lynsay Sands 10.17.21

👻 4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia 10/11/21

👻 5. October is National Book Month: Dracul by Dacre Stoker 10.9.21

👻 6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving: The Dirt on Ninth Grave by Darynda Jones 10.19.21

👻 7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day: Lola Carlyle Reveals All by Rachel Gibson 10/6/21

👻 8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival: The Vampire Knitting Club by Nancy Warren 10.18.21

👻 9. October 31st - Halloween: The Deep by Alma Katsu 10/9/21

👻 10. Reader's Choice: The Hollow Places by T. Kingfisher 10.22.21


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Finished on post #26
Read 10 books to complete all 10 tasks!

Finished challenge - post 20.
Thank you - see you in November!

2021 October Monthly Challenge
5/5 romance

1. Happy October Birthday!

2. Baby Names!

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lynsay Sands.

4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month.
Read a book with a dog or cat on the cover, or read a book featuring an adoption storyline (whether that be animal or human), or a book that you either picked up from your library or got second hand.
Arctic Witness by Heather Woodhaven 15 October; 4 1/2☆


5. October is National Book Month.
Let’s celebrate the love of books by reading a book by a new-to-you author, or a book featuring a character who works with books (an author, bookseller, or librarian), or a book that has been sitting on your TBR for more than a year.
Smoky Mountain Danger by April Arrington 12 October; 5☆


6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving.
Read a book that is set in Canada or by a Canadian author, a book that features food or has a foodie character (chef, baker, or runs a restaurant for example). Or you can read a book that you are thankful for.
MCs family owns a food company- Dove si riflettono le stelle: Harmony Romance (=When We Found Home) by Susan Mallery 18 October; 5☆


7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day.
Read a book that takes place on a farm or a ranch, or a book with a MC who is a cowboy or cowgirl, or read a book by an ‘old’ favorite author.
Cowboy Tough by Stacy Finz 8 October; 5☆


8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival.
Read a book with a MC who is a crafter (knitting, crochet, quilting, etc). Or you can read a book that takes place in New York State or a book published in the 1980s or that has more than 10,000 ratings.
True Blue K-9 Unit Christmas by Laura Scott and Maggie K. Black 4 October; 4☆


9. October 31st - Halloween.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

Finished! See message 10! :)

Thanks for a fun challenge, see you all in November!

October Monthly Challenge

READ: 9/9

✔ 1. Happy October Birthday!: Read a book published in October, or read a book with a multi-colored cover in honor of October's birthstone, the Opal.
Killer Insight - Victoria Laurie 10/15

✔ 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lynsay Sands: Read one book written by Lynsay Sands or any author with her first or last name. You can also read a book that is shelved as historical romance or paranormal romance. Read a book in a series that is longer than 10 books, or a book published in 1997. Or you can read a book that you think is humorous.
Blaze - Donna Grant 10/2

✔ 4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Adopt don’t shop!
Read a book with a dog or cat on the cover, or read a book featuring an adoption storyline (whether that be animal or human), or a book that you either picked up from your library or got second hand.
Frightfully Fortune - Jana Deleon 10/21

✔ 5. October is National Book Month: Here is a celebration I can get behind! We all have the favorites that we tend to gravitate towards, but it’s often fun to find a new favorite.
Let’s celebrate the love of books by reading a book by a new-to-you author, or a book featuring a character who works with books (an author, bookseller, or librarian), or a book that has been sitting on your TBR for more than a year.
Security - Gina Wohlsdorf 10/3

✔ 6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving: Or as we Canadian’s call it… Thanksgiving. It is held on the second Monday in October and celebrates the harvest and other blessings of the last year. Read a book that is set in Canada or by a Canadian author, a book that features food or has a foodie character (chef, baker, or runs a restaurant for example). Or you can read a book that you are thankful for.
Alone in the Wild - Kelley Armstrong (the Yukon) 10/12

✔ 7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day: While the origins of the holiday are unknown, Old Farmers Day is celebrated by many as a throwback to sustainable and farm-to-table farming practices of the old days. Read a book that takes place on a farm or a ranch, or a book with a MC who is a cowboy or cowgirl, or read a book
Mystical Warrior - Janet Chapman 10/5

✔ 8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival: Knitters and other fiber artists gather every year for this festival held every October in Rhinebeck, New York. I have been going for years but missed it the last few due to the pandemic. It has been a yearly event since 1980 and draws about 12,000 annually.
Read a book with a MC who is a crafter (knitting, crochet, quilting, etc). Or you can read a book that takes place in New York State or a book published in the 1980s or that has more than 10,000 ratings.
Every Dead Thing - John Connolly 10/8

✔ 9. October 31st - Halloween: My favorite holiday of the year and it’s a favorite for young and old alike. What’s not to love about dressing in costume, getting treats, and playing a few (harmless) tricks. Seeing the glowing jack o lanterns on porches, and hearing the crunch of leaves under your feet just adds to the delight of the season.
Read a paranormal romance or a book featuring a ‘scary’ character, (your interpretation).. Or you can read a book that you feel is a treat or a book that has children in it. Or a book that has a very autumn feeling cover.
Grim Death and Bill the Electrocuted Criminal - Mike Mignola & Tom Sniegoski (grim reaper) 10/19

✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
Playing Dead - Allison Brennan 10/9



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

Completed!

2021 October Monthly Challenge

Completed 10/10

✔️1. Happy October Birthday!: Read a book published in October

Everlasting Desire by Amanda Ashley - 01/10/2021

✔️2. Baby Names!: Read a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Alice (From Nobility) - bastard daughter the of the king

Always by Lynsay Sands - 06/10/2021

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lynsay Sands: Read one book written by Lynsay Sands

Mile High with a Vampire by Lynsay Sands - 21/10/2021

✔️4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Adopt don’t shop!
Read a book with a dog or cat on the cover

The Good Luck Sister by Jill Shalvis - 01/10/2021

5. October is National Book Month: Read a book by a new-to-you author

The Unlikely Mistress by Sharon Kendrick

✔️6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving: Or as we Canadian’s call it… Thanksgiving.
Read a book that is set in Canada or by a Canadian author (set in Canada & Canadian author)

Delicate Freakn' Flower by Eve Langlais - 02/10/2021

✔️7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day:
Read a book that takes place on a farm or a ranch

Where I Belong by Molly O'Keefe - 01/10/2021

✔️8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival:
Read a book that takes place in New York State

Hot and Badgered by Shelly Laurenston - 05/10/2021

✔️9. October 31st - Halloween:
Read a paranormal romance

Jealous And Freakn' by Eve Langlais - 03/10/2021

✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

Ruin You by Molly O'Keefe - 02/10/2021

Finished on message 42!! 10/10 HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!

2021 October Monthly Challenge

DONE

1. published in October Oct 01, 2008 The Lighthouse Keepers Adrian McKinty 10/16

2. Nobility princess, prince, queen, king Once Upon a Curse E.D. Baker 10/21

3. Lynsay Sands The Countess Lynsay Sands 10/21

4. dog on the cover, AND featuring an adoption storyline AND from your library Striking Range Margaret Mizushima 10/15

5. TBR for more than a year Bloody Acquisitions Drew Hayes 10/12

6. features food ice cream The Rocky Road to Ruin Meri Allen 10/20

7. takes place on a farm or a ranch Cold Case at Cardwell Ranch B.J. Daniels 10/7

8. published in the 1980s (first published January 1st 1989) The Trolley to Yesterday John Bellairs 10/21

9. paranormal romance Awakening the Shifter Jane Godman 10/18

10. Reader's Choice: Sheila Connolly 10/9

2021 October Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed. Finished

1. Happy October Birthday!:
Read a book published in October.
A Moment for Us-Corinne Michaels 10/22

2. Baby Names!:
This month's names: Ophelia (Helper), Alice (From Nobility), Levi (Joined in Harmony), Noah (Rest, Peace).
(Ophelia Townsend)
Forgetting Ophelia: A Novel-Julie C. Gardner 10/22

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Lynsay Sands:
Read a book in a series that is longer than 10 books.
(Gansett Island Series #15)
Desire After Dark-Marie Force 10/16

4. October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month: Adopt don’t shop!
Read a book with a dog or cat on the cover.
Good Guys Love Dogs-Inglath Cooper 10/15

5. October is National Book Month:
Let’s celebrate the love of books by reading a book by a new-to-you author.
Elena Armas-The Spanish Love Deception 10/02

6. October 11th - Canadian Thanksgiving:
Read a book by a Canadian author.
Natasha Madison-Only One Kiss 10/06

7. October 12th - Old Farmers Day:
Read a book by an ‘old’ favorite author.
Autumn Jones Lake-White Lies 10/04

8. October 16th & 17th - The New York Sheep and Wool Festival:
Read a book that takes place in New York State.
Zero Apologies-Autumn Jones Lake 10/02

9. October 31st - Halloween:
Read a book that you feel is a treat and a book that has children in it.
His Perfect Partner-Priscilla Oliveras 10/01

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
McCoy-Jessica Gadziala 10/03