Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

Welcome to the November Monthly Book Challenge!

• 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).
• You may update your original challenge as you go or repost upon completion if you choose.

Feel free to ask if you need help with any of the challenges. Happy reading!

1. Happy November Birthday!: 🍂 Read a book published in November, or read a book with yellow on the cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz.

2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November: Also known as Movember, No-Shave November is a month-long event that encourages men to not shave their face to raise awareness of men's health issues. The event aims to increase early detection and diagnosis of cancers that affect men, such as prostate and testicular cancer, as well as promote open conversations about mental health. No-Shave November was started in 2009 by the Hill family after the death of Matthew Hill from colon cancer in 2007.

🍂 Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue (physical or mental). You may also read a book featuring a male cover model with facial hair.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Sarah Mayberry: Read one book written by Sarah Mayberry or any author with her first or last name.
🍂 Link to Sarah Mayberry's backlist: Books by Sarah Mayberry.

Fun facts about Sarah Mayberry:
* She was born in Melbourne, Australia, and spent time in New Zealand before moving back to Australia
* Sarah is a former journalist, magazine writer, and television storyliner and scriptwriter
* In her free time, she enjoys reading, going to the movies, sewing, and cooking for friends
* Sarah won Australian Romance Readers Awards in both 2014 and 2015

🍂 You may also read any book set in Australia or New Zealand, a book shelved as contemporary romance on Goodreads, a book with a character who works in any media or entertainment industry, or a book by any romance award-winning author.

4. National Author’s Day – November 1: First proposed by the Bement Illinois Book Club in 1928, National Author’s Day is when we celebrate all the great authors out there. Whether they’ve published one book or one hundred, give them the recognition for their hard work!

🍂Read a book where a character writes something (a letter, a book, etc), a book set in Illinois, or a book where a character attends some sort of club or society meeting. You can also read any book by a popular, favorite, or new-to-you author.

5. Love Your Red Hair Day – November 5: This annual day celebrates the beauty of red hair each November. With only 2% of the world population now rocking natural red waves, let them fly on this special day!

🍂 Read a book that features a red-headed character. You can also read a book with red on its cover, or with the letters of the word RED anywhere in its title.

6. National STEAM Day – November 8: Established in 2015, this special day inspires children to pursue their interests in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.

🍂 Read a book that has a child who enjoys learning; or a book with a character who has hobbies, works, or teaches in any of the STEAM fields. You can also read a book with a spy-like character or involves any sort of mission, in a nod to the Netflix STEAM original series, Project Mc2; or a book with the numbers 20 or 15 anywhere in its page count or publication year.

7. Play Monopoly Day – November 19: On this day we recognize one of the most iconic board games: Monopoly! First designed by Elizabeth Magie in 1902, the game has since been played by more than 500 million people since 1935.

🍂 Read a book with a main character who works in finance or owns either a residential or hotel property. You can also read a book with a wealthy main character, a book where the characters play a game, or a book that has anything in it resembling one of the Monopoly game tokens (boots, dogs, race cars, etc).

8. Thanksgiving (US) – November 28: On the fourth Thursday each November, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving by enjoying good food with their families and friends!

🍂 Read a book where characters celebrate Thanksgiving or meet with family/friends for dinner. You can also read a book categorized on Goodreads as sports romance to commemorate Thanksgiving Day football games, a book where a character eats any food typically associated with the holiday (turkey, pie, potatoes, etc), or a book with brown anywhere on its cover.

9. Chemistry Week (UK): During the first full week this November, Chemistry Week (UK) celebrates the chemical sciences with the 2024 theme of “chemistry is shaping the future.” The impact of chemistry – from the development of medicines, to solutions to water and energy problems, to even the manufacturing process of our clothing – touches all aspects of our lives. In 1993, this weekly holiday became an annual celebration.

🍂 Read a book with a character who works in a medical, science, or manufacturing profession. You can also read a book set in any United Kingdom country (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland), a book where someone takes an environmentally-friendly action (such as recycling), or a book with the numbers of 19 or 93 anywhere in its page count or publication year.

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

Here’s mine!

Completed: 10/10

1. Happy November Birthday!: Collision Course ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (11/9)
2. No-Shave November: Gift for My Ghost ⭐⭐⭐ (11/19)
3. FAC – Sarah Mayberry: Mermaids and Meringue ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (11/3)
4. National Author’s Day: Fair Market Value ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (11/18)
5. Love Your Red Hair Day: One Midsummer Day (redheaded FMC) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (11/26)
6. National STEAM Day: Doctor Galaxy ⭐⭐⭐ (11/15)
7. Play Monopoly Day: The Sexy One ⭐⭐⭐ (11/23)
8. Thanksgiving: Shopping for a Turkey ⭐⭐⭐ (11/22)
9. Chemistry Week: The Rebellious Rake ⭐⭐⭐ (11/30)
10. Reader's Choice: Scallops and Sorcerers: Vampire Knitting Club: Cornwall ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (11/12)



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🥧🦃2024 November Monthly Challenge🦃🥧




10/10 Completed




01. Happy November Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in November, or read a book with yellow on the cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz.
Ha'ven's Song by S.E. Smith 11/12/24
02. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November: 🧔🏻‍♂️Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue (physical or mental). You may also read a book featuring a male cover model with facial hair.
Oh, Fudge by Erin Nicholas 11/10/24
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Sarah Mayberry: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Sarah Mayberry or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read any book set in Australia or New Zealand, a book shelved as contemporary romance on Goodreads, a book with a character who works in any media or entertainment industry, or a book by any romance award-winning author.
Reawakening the Dragon by Jessie Donovan - 11/28/24
04. National Author’s Day (November 1): 👩🏽‍💻Read a book where a character writes something (a letter, a book, etc), a book set in Illinois, or a book where a character attends some sort of club or society meeting. You can also read any book by a popular, favorite, or new-to-you author.
Revealing the Dragons by Jessie Donovan 11/15/24
05. Love Your Red Hair Day (November 5): 🧑🏻‍🦰Read a book that features a red-headed character. You can also read a book with red on its cover, or with the letters of the word RED anywhere in its title.
Sacrificed to the Dragon by Jessie Donovan 11/03/24
06. National STEAM Day (November 8): 👩🏼‍🔬Read a book that has a child who enjoys learning; or a book with a character who has hobbies, works, or teaches in any of the STEAM fields. You can also read a book with a spy-like character or involves any sort of mission, in a nod to the Netflix STEAM original series, Project Mc2; or a book with the numbers 20 or 15 anywhere in its page count or publication year.
At Odds with the Midwife by Patricia Forsythe 11/17/24
07. Play Monopoly Day (November 19): 💵Read a book with a main character who works in finance or owns either a residential or hotel property. You can also read a book with a wealthy main character, a book where the characters play a game, or a book that has anything in it resembling one of the Monopoly game tokens (boots, dogs, race cars, etc).
The Truth about Billionaires by Michelle Pennington 11/08/24
08. Thanksgiving Day (US) (November 28): 🦃Read a book where characters celebrate Thanksgiving or meet with family/friends for dinner. You can also read a book categorized on Goodreads as sports romance to commemorate Thanksgiving Day football games, a book where a character eats any food typically associated with the holiday (turkey, pie, potatoes, etc), or a book with brown anywhere on its cover.
Searching for Thanksgiving by S.E. Smith 11/30/24
09. Chemistry Week (UK) (First Full Week): 🧪Read a book with a character who works in a medical, science, or manufacturing profession. You can also read a book set in any United Kingdom country (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland), a book where someone takes an environmentally-friendly action (such as recycling), or a book with the numbers of 19 or 93 anywhere in its page count or publication year.
The Highlander's Return by Lynsay Sands 11/06/24
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
Seducing the Dragon by Jessie Donovan - 11/15/24

November Monthly Challenge - 10/10

🎉🎉🎉🎉 CHALLENGE COMPLETED 🎉🎉🎉🎉

1. Happy November Birthday -Read a book with yellow on the cover:
Twisted Knight - NOV 3 ⭐⭐⭐

2. No-Shave November: Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue (physical or mental):
Business or Pleasure - NOV 3 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Sarah Mayberry:
Sweetheart - NOV 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

4. National Author’s Day - Read a book by a new-to-you author:
Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor - NOV 8 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

5. Love Your Red Hair Day - Read a book that features a red-headed character:
Rift in the Soul - NOV 2 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

6. National STEAM Day - Read a book with a character who has hobbies, works, or teaches in any of the STEAM fields.:
A Rip Through Time - NOV 9 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

7. Play Monopoly Day - Read a book with one of the Monopoly game tokens (dog):
Mixed Signals - NOV 11 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

8. Thanksgiving (US) - Read a book categorized on Goodreads as sports romance to commemorate Thanksgiving Day football games:
Lucky - NOV 7 ⭐⭐⭐

9. Chemistry Week (UK) - Read a book with a character who works in a medical profession:
Seatmate - NOV 2 ⭐⭐⭐

10. Reader's Choice:
Kincaid - NOV 10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Finished

6/10

✅1. Happy November Birthday!: 🍂 Read a book with yellow on the cover in honour of November's birthstone, the Topaz - - 9/11

✅2. No-Shave November:
🍂 Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue (physical or mental) - Dewitched - 19/11

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Sarah Mayberry:
🍂 Read one book written by Sarah Mayberry or any author with her first or last name.
🍂 You may also read any book set in Australia or New Zealand, a book shelved as contemporary romance on Goodreads, a book with a character who works in any media or entertainment industry, or a book by any romance award-winning author

✅4. National Author’s Day:
🍂Read a new-to-you author - Magic, Movies, and Murder - Emily Fluke - 5/11

✅5. Love Your Red Hair Day:
🍂 Read a book that features a red-headed character - Cupcakes and Crime - 16/11

✅6. National STEAM Day:
🍂 Read a book with the numbers 20 or 15 anywhere in its page count or publication year - The Vampire and the Case of her Dastardly Death - 20/11 - published in 2023

7. Play Monopoly Day:
🍂 Read a book with a main character who works in finance or owns either a residential or hotel property. You can also read a book with a wealthy main character, a book where the characters play a game, or a book that has anything in it resembling one of the Monopoly game tokens (boots, dogs, race cars, etc).

8. Thanksgiving (US):
🍂 Read a book where characters celebrate Thanksgiving or meet with family/friends for dinner. You can also read a book categorized on Goodreads as sports romance to commemorate Thanksgiving Day football games, a book where a character eats any food typically associated with the holiday (turkey, pie, potatoes, etc), or a book with brown anywhere on its cover.

✅9. Chemistry Week (UK):
🍂 Read a book with a character who works in a medical, science, or manufacturing profession - Can't Spell Treason Without Tea - 24/11

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

2024 November Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed. Finished

1. Happy November Birthday!:
🍂 Read a book published in November
Reclaim-Aly Martinez 11/16/24

2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November:
🍂 Read a book featuring a male cover model with facial hair.
Connected in Pain-Ryan Michele 11/19/24

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Sarah Mayberry:
🍂 Read any book set in Australia
Wolf's Mate-Chantal Fernando 11/17/24

4. National Author’s Day – November 1:
🍂Read any book by a new-to-you author.
Laurie Gilmore-The Pumpkin Spice Café 11/03/24

5. Love Your Red Hair Day – November 5:
🍂 Read a book that features a red-headed character.
This Is Why We Lied-Karin Slaughter 11/12/24

6. National STEAM Day – November 8:
🍂 Read a book with the numbers 20 or 15 anywhere in its page count.
(320)
Showdown in Mudbug-Jana Deleon 11/20/24

7. Play Monopoly Day – November 19:
🍂 Read a book with a main character who owns either a residential. You can also read a book with a wealthy main character
Life After Wife-Amber Kelly 11/02/24

8. Thanksgiving (US) – November 28:
🍂 Read a book categorized on Goodreads as sports romance to commemorate Thanksgiving Day football games
Camden-Sawyer Bennett 11/16/24

9. Chemistry Week (UK):
🍂 Read a book with a character who works in a medical profession.
Not a Role Model-Lani Lynn Vale 11/01/24

10. Reader's Choice:
🍂 Read any book of your choice.
Two for the Dough-Janet Evanovich 11/20/24

0/10

1. Happy November Birthday!: 🍂 Read a book published in November, or read a book with yellow on the cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz.

2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November

🍂 Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue (physical or mental). You may also read a book featuring a male cover model with facial hair.

3. Sarah Mayberry: Read one book written by Sarah Mayberry or any author with her first or last name.
A Minor Inconvenience by Sarah Granger

4. National Author’s Day – November 1:

🍂Read a book where a character writes something (a letter, a book, etc), a book set in Illinois, or a book where a character attends some sort of club or society meeting. You can also read any book by a popular, favorite, or new-to-you author.

✅ 5. Love Your Red Hair Day – November 5:
🍂 Read a book that features a red-headed character. The Silent Prince 5-Nov ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

6. National STEAM Day – November 8: Established in 2015, this special day inspires children to pursue their interests in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.

🍂 Read a book that has a child who enjoys learning; or a book with a character who has hobbies, works, or teaches in any of the STEAM fields. You can also read a book with a spy-like character or involves any sort of mission, in a nod to the Netflix STEAM original series, Project Mc2; or a book with the numbers 20 or 15 anywhere in its page count or publication year.

✅ 7. Play Monopoly Day – November 19
Night Watcher wealthy MC who owns property and they play a card game 1-Nov ⭐⭐

✅ 8. Thanksgiving (US
🍂 Read a book where characters celebrate Thanksgiving or meet with family/friends for dinner. Between Sinners and Saints 6-Nov ⭐⭐⭐⭐

9. Chemistry Week (UK)

🍂 Read a book with a character who works in a medical, science, or manufacturing profession. You can also read a book set in any United Kingdom country (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland), a book where someone takes an environmentally-friendly action (such as recycling), or a book with the numbers of 19 or 93 anywhere in its page count or publication year.

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

Read: 10/10

1. Happy November Birthday!
🍂 Read a book with yellow on the cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz.
Seatmate, Cara Bastone | 11/13

2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November
🍂 RAB featuring a male cover model with facial hair.
Magic Claims, Ilona Andrews | 11/26

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Sarah Mayberry
🍂 RAB shelved as contemporary romance on Goodreads
Ready or Not, Cara Bastone | 11/4

4. National Author’s Day – November 1
🍂Read a book with a new-to-you author.
The Downstairs Girl, Stacey Lee | 11/14

5. Love Your Red Hair Day – November 5
🍂 Read a book that features a red-headed character - Jason
Seaside Secrets, Cindy Bell | 11/5

6. National STEAM Day – November 8
🍂 RAG with a character who works/teaches in any of the STEAM fields.
Heaven Around The Corner, Betty Neels | 11/22

7. Play Monopoly Day – November 19
🍂 RAB with a wealthy main character
The Promise, Jean Oram | 11/2

8. Thanksgiving (US) – November 28
🍂 RAB categorized on Goodreads as sports romance
Camden, Sawyer Bennett | 11/24

9. Chemistry Week (UK)
🍂 Read a book with a character who works in a science profession.
The Surprise Wedding, Jean Oram | 11/2

10. Reader's Choice:
🍂 Read any book of your choice
Exit Strategy, Martha Wells | 11/11

I'm in!

...10/10 Completed November 26

1. Happy November Birthday!: Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood November 24, 4 stars

2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November: Able-Bodied by Karen Foley November 17, 4 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Sarah Mayberry: The Last Goodbye by Sarah Mayberry November 12, 4 stars

4. National Author’s Day – November 1: The Tommyknockers by Stephen King November 23, 4 stars

5. Love Your Red Hair Day – November 5: Death of a Gossip by M.C. Beaton November 25, 4 stars

6. National STEAM Day – November 8: Somewhere Beyond the Sea by T.J. Klune November 9, 4 stars

7. Play Monopoly Day – Sale Or Return Bride by Sarah Morgan November 16, 4 stars

8. Thanksgiving (US) – November 28: Her Naughty Holiday by Tiffany Reisz November 7, 4 stars

9. Chemistry Week (UK): Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood November 26, 4 stars

10. Reader's Choice: The Accidental Further Adventures of the Hundred-Year-Old Man by Jonas Jonasson November 16, 3 stars

🦃November Book Challenge!🦃

1. Happy November Birthday!: Bearly Taken by Lola Glass FINISHED 11/7/2024❤

2. November Month-Long Observance - Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center FINISHED 11/6/2024❤

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – The Shop Around the Corner by Anne-Marie Meyer FINISHED 11/20/2024❤

4. National Author’s Day – November 1: A Curvy Wonderland by Kelsie Stelting

5. Love Your Red Hair Day – Fated to the Feral Wolf by April L. Moon FINISHED 11/19/2024❤

6. National STEAM Day – November 8: Roomies by Christina Lauren

7. Play Monopoly Day – November 19: A Christmas Nanny for the Cowboy by Mia Brody FINISHED 11/17/2024❤

8. Thanksgiving (US) – November 28: This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune FINISHED 11/4/2024❤

9. Chemistry Week (UK): Fated to the Wolf Prince by April L. Moon FINISHED 11/3/2024❤

10. Reader's Choice: In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren

7/10 Books Completed

1. Happy November Birthday!: 🍂 Dark Tides (Nov pub)
2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November: 🍂 Role Playing (facial hair on cover)
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Sarah Mayberry: 🍂 How to Fake It in Hollywood (entertainment industry/contemporary)
4. National Author’s Day – November 1: 🍂 The Sky Beneath Us (character wrote a journal)
5. Love Your Red Hair Day – November 5: 🍂 Bad Reputation (RED in title)
6. National STEAM Day – November 8: 🍂 The Midnight Library (2020 in pub year)
7. Play Monopoly Day – November 19: 🍂 Prejudice Meets Pride (wealthy character)
8. Thanksgiving (US) – November 28: 🍂 Hope Harbor (brown on cover)
9. Chemistry Week (UK): 🍂 The Duchess (set in UK)
10. Reader's Choice: 🍂 Igniting Ivy

Books:

November reads -

1. Happy November Birthday! Read a book published in November or read a book with yellow on the cover: Unwind 11/11

2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November. Read a book featuring a male cover model with facial hair: Betting On Her 5/11

3. Featured Author Challenge – Sarah Mayberry. Read a book shelved as contemporary romance: One Night of Scandal 12/11

4. National Author’s Day – November 1. Read a book where a character writes something: The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever 15/11

5. Love Your Red Hair Day – November 5. Read a book that features a red-headed character: Quin 2/11

6. National STEAM Day – November 8. Read a book that has a child who enjoys learning: Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone 3/11

7. Play Monopoly Day – November 19. Read a book with a wealthy main character, a book where the characters play a game: God of Malice 7/11

8. Thanksgiving (US) – November 28. Read a book where characters celebrate Thanksgiving or meet with family/friends for dinner. You can also read a sports romance: Juicy Rebound 28/11

9. Chemistry Week (UK). Read a book set in the United Kingdom: Beauty and the Blacksmith 29/11

10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice: Brutal Orc Warrior 2/11

I'm in! For the usual 10. 📖

2024 November Monthly Challenge - COMPLETED
Duration: November 1, 2024 - November 30, 2024

Completed: 10/10

1. Happy November Birthday!: 🍂 Read a book published in November, or read a book with yellow on the cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz. Deserts, Driving, & Derelicts - Tonya Kappes 11/1/24

2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November: Also known as Movember, No-Shave November is a month-long event that encourages men to not shave their face to raise awareness of men's health issues. The event aims to increase early detection and diagnosis of cancers that affect men, such as prostate and testicular cancer, as well as promote open conversations about mental health. No-Shave November was started in 2009 by the Hill family after the death of Matthew Hill from colon cancer in 2007.

🍂 Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue (physical or mental). You may also read a book featuring a male cover model with facial hair. Your Irresistible Love - Layla Hagen 11/26/24

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Sarah Mayberry: Read one book written by Sarah Mayberry or any author with her first or last name.
🍂 Link to Sarah Mayberry's backlist: Books by Sarah Mayberry.

Fun facts about Sarah Mayberry:
* She was born in Melbourne, Australia, and spent time in New Zealand before moving back to Australia
* Sarah is a former journalist, magazine writer, and television storyliner and scriptwriter
* In her free time, she enjoys reading, going to the movies, sewing, and cooking for friends
* Sarah won Australian Romance Readers Awards in both 2014 and 2015

🍂 You may also read any book set in Australia or New Zealand, a book shelved as contemporary romance on Goodreads, a book with a character who works in any media or entertainment industry, or a book by any romance award-winning author. What We Find - Robyn Carr 11/16/24

4. National Author’s Day – November 1: First proposed by the Bement Illinois Book Club in 1928, National Author’s Day is when we celebrate all the great authors out there. Whether they’ve published one book or one hundred, give them the recognition for their hard work!

🍂Read a book where a character writes something (a letter, a book, etc), a book set in Illinois, or a book where a character attends some sort of club or society meeting. You can also read any book by a popular, favorite, or new-to-you author. Beaches, Bungalows & Burglaries - Tonya Kappes 11/1/24

5. Love Your Red Hair Day – November 5: This annual day celebrates the beauty of red hair each November. With only 2% of the world population now rocking natural red waves, let them fly on this special day!

🍂 Read a book that features a red-headed character. You can also read a book with red on its cover, or with the letters of the word RED anywhere in its title. All Systems Red - Martha Wells 11/17/24

6. National STEAM Day – November 8: Established in 2015, this special day inspires children to pursue their interests in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.

🍂 Read a book that has a child who enjoys learning; or a book with a character who has hobbies, works, or teaches in any of the STEAM fields. You can also read a book with a spy-like character or involves any sort of mission, in a nod to the Netflix STEAM original series, Project Mc2; or a book with the numbers 20 or 15 anywhere in its page count or publication year. Magic Slays - Ilona Andrews 11/13/24 (320 pgs.)

7. Play Monopoly Day – November 19: On this day we recognize one of the most iconic board games: Monopoly! First designed by Elizabeth Magie in 1902, the game has since been played by more than 500 million people since 1935.

🍂 Read a book with a main character who works in finance or owns either a residential or hotel property. You can also read a book with a wealthy main character, a book where the characters play a game, or a book that has anything in it resembling one of the Monopoly game tokens (boots, dogs, race cars, etc). Undead and Unpopular - MaryJanice Davidson 11/21/24

8. Thanksgiving (US) – November 28: On the fourth Thursday each November, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving by enjoying good food with their families and friends!

🍂 Read a book where characters celebrate Thanksgiving or meet with family/friends for dinner. You can also read a book categorized on Goodreads as sports romance to commemorate Thanksgiving Day football games, a book where a character eats any food typically associated with the holiday (turkey, pie, potatoes, etc), or a book with brown anywhere on its cover. Worship - Trilina Pucci 11/2/24

9. Chemistry Week (UK): During the first full week this November, Chemistry Week (UK) celebrates the chemical sciences with the 2024 theme of “chemistry is shaping the future.” The impact of chemistry – from the development of medicines, to solutions to water and energy problems, to even the manufacturing process of our clothing – touches all aspects of our lives. In 1993, this weekly holiday became an annual celebration.

🍂 Read a book with a character who works in a medical, science, or manufacturing profession. You can also read a book set in any United Kingdom country (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland), a book where someone takes an environmentally-friendly action (such as recycling), or a book with the numbers of 19 or 93 anywhere in its page count or publication year. Autumn Magic - T.M. Cromer 11/23/24 (published on June 19, 2018)

10. Reader's Choice: 🍂 Read any book of your choice. Unfortunately Yours - Tessa Bailey 11/10/24

10/10

✔ Happy November Birthday!: 🍂 Read a book published in November
Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance, Ruth Emmie Lang - 12 Nov

✔ No-Shave November:
🍂 Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue.
One Big Happy Family, Susan Mallery - 2 Nov

✔ Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Sarah Mayberry:
🍂 Read one book written by Sarah Mayberry
Sweetheart, Sarah Mayberry - 6 Nov

✔ National Author’s Day:
🍂Read a book set in Illinois.
My Vampire Plus-One, Jenna Levine - 3 Nov

✔ Love Your Red Hair Day:
🍂 Read a book that features a red-headed character.
Fated, Sarah Ready - 5 Nov

✔ National STEAM Day:
🍂 Read a book with a character who works in any of the STEAM fields.
Switched, Sarah Ready - 2 Nov

✔ Play Monopoly Day:
🍂 Read a bookwhere the characters play a game.
Two Can Play, Ali Hazelwood - 3 Nov

✔ Thanksgiving (US):
🍂 Read a book categorized on Goodreads as sports romance to commemorate Thanksgiving Day football games.
One on One, Jamie Harrow

✔ Chemistry Week (UK):
🍂 Read a book set in any United Kingdom country.
Best Hex Ever, Nadia El-Fassi - 1 Nov

✔ Reader's Choice: 🍂 Read any book of your choice
The Wedding People, Alison Espach - 4 Nov

November Monthly Challenge

Completed 10/10

1. Published in November: Saving the Cowboy's Christmas Vicki Lewis Thompson 5☆ 29/11/24
2. Male model/facial hair: Defying Drakon Carole Mortimer 5☆ 5/11/24
3. Award winning author: Her Best Worst Mistake Sarah Mayberry 4☆ 27/11/24
4. Book by a favourite author: Hitched Vanessa Vane 4☆ 23/11/24
5. Red cover: Unwrapping the Duke Jane Charles 5☆ 11/11/24
6. 20 or 15 page count: Dare Me Jennifer Probst 4☆ 1/11/24
7. Wealthy main character: Mafia Daddy Renee Rose 3☆ 10/11/24
8. Brown cover: Fierce Renee Rose/Vanessa Vale 4☆ 16/11/24
9. Book with 19 or 93 in page count: Beg Me Jennifer Probst 4☆ 2/11/24
10. Reader's Choice: The Lyon's Secret Laura Trentham 4☆ 28/11/24

I’m in!
Completed: 0/10

1. Happy November Birthday!:
2. No-Shave November:
3. FAC – Sarah Mayberry:
4. National Author’s Day:
5. Love Your Red Hair Day:
6. National STEAM Day:
7. Play Monopoly Day:
8. Thanksgiving:
9. Chemistry Week:
10. Reader's Choice:

2024 November Monthly Challenge
Completed 10/10

1. Happy November Birthday!:
Catching Flights by: Ladii Nesha 11.10
2. Male Cover Model with Facial Hair:
Cappadonna by: Jahquel J. 11.16
3. Contemporary Romance:
When You Are Mine by: Kennedy Ryan 11.14
4. New Author to Me:
Xeni by: Rebekah Weatherspoon 11.29
5. Red Book Cover:
She Said Yes by: Stephanie Nicole Norris 11.07
6. Works in STEAM Field:
Stay with Me by: Alexandria House 11.30
7. Wealthy Main Character:
Locked In with the Plug 2 by: Nek Mills 11.07
8. Celebrate Thanksgiving:
Sinnamon & Golds by: Lady Marie 11.30
9. Works in Manufacturing:
Genesis: A Second Chance Love Story by: Aubry J. 11.21
10. Reader's Choice:
Higher Love by: Alexandria House 11.16

2024 November Monthly Challenge

10/10 done

1. Happy November Birthday!: 🍂 published in November -
Nov 06, 2012 A Novel Way to Die Ali Brandon 11/22
2. No-Shave November: 🍂 male cover model with facial hair Susan Stoker 11/7

3. Featured Author Challenge 🍂 set in Australia Red River Road Anna Downes 11/2
4. National Author’s Dayon for their hard work!
🍂 where a character writes something by an essayist Vacuuming in the Nude: And Other Ways to Get Attention Peggy Rowe 11/24
5. Love Your Red Hair Day 🍂 RED in title Red Mandarin Dress Qiu Xiaolong 11/20
6. National STEAM Day🍂 child who enjoys learning AND character who has hobbies in the STEAM fields AND spy-like character AND involves any sort of mission Murder at King’s Crossing Andrea Penrose 11/21
7. Play Monopoly Day 🍂 characters play a game Let It Glow Marissa Meyer 11/12
8. Thanksgiving 🍂 brown on cover Rebecca Zanetti 11/12

9. Chemistry Week (UK):🍂 character works in a medical profession A Witch's Handbook of Kisses and Curses Molly Harper 11/25
10. Reader's Choice: Adverse Possession Rebecca Zanetti 11/6

2024 November Monthly Challenge
Read: 1/10

1. Happy November Birthday!:
🍁 Read a book published in November.
🍁Read a book with yellow on the cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz. ~A Duke, the Lady, and a Baby by Vanessa Riley

2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November:
🍁 Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue (physical or mental).~ Healing the Vet's Heart by Annie Claydon
🍁You may also read a book featuring a male cover model with facial hair.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Sarah Mayberry:
🍁Read one book written by Sarah Mayberry.
🍁Read a book by any author with her first or last name.~Anchor in the Storm by Sarah Sundin

4. National Author’s Day – November 1:
🍁Read a book where a character writes something (a letter, a book, etc).
🍁Read a book set in Illinois.~The Takeover by Cara Tanamachi
🍁Read a book where a character attends some sort of club or society meeting.
🍁 You can also read any book by a popular, favorite, or new-to-you author.

5. Love Your Red Hair Day – November 5:
🍁 Read a book that features a red-headed character.~Neanderthal Seeks Human by Penny Reid
🍁 You can also read a book with red on its cover.
🍁Read a book with the letters of the word RED anywhere in its title.

6. National STEAM Day – November 8:
🍁 Read a book that has a child who enjoys learning.
🍁 Read a book with a character who has hobbies, works, or teaches in any of the STEAM fields.
🍁 You can also read a book with a spy-like character or involves any sort of mission, in a nod to the Netflix STEAM original series, Project Mc2.~Houseboat on the Nile by Tinnean
🍁Read a book with the numbers 20 or 15 anywhere in its page count or publication year.

7. Play Monopoly Day – November 19:
🍁 Read a book with a main character who works in finance or owns either a residential or hotel property.
🍁 You can also read a book with a wealthy main character.~ Her Pretend Billionaire Boyfriend by Bree Livingston
🍁 Read a book where the characters play a game.
🍁 or a book that has anything in it resembling one of the Monopoly game tokens (boots, dogs, race cars, etc).

8. Thanksgiving (US) – November 28:
🍁Read a book where characters celebrate Thanksgiving or meet with family/friends for dinner.~A Texas Thanksgiving by Margaret Daley
🍁 You can also read a book categorized on Goodreads as sports romance to commemorate Thanksgiving Day football games.
🍁 A book where a character eats any food typically associated with the holiday (turkey, pie, potatoes, etc).
🍁 or a book with brown anywhere on its cover.

9. Chemistry Week (UK):
🍁Read a book with a character who works in a medical, science, or manufacturing profession.~Doctor Taylor by Sharon Woods
🍁 You can also read a book set in any United Kingdom country (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland).
🍁a book where someone takes an environmentally-friendly action (such as recycling), or a book with the numbers of 19 or 93 anywhere in its page count or publication year.

✔️10. Reader's Choice: 🍂 Read any book of your choice.~Her Mad Hatter by Marie Hall▪️11/18/2024▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

🥧🦃2024 November Monthly Challenge🦃🥧




0/10 Completed




01. Happy November Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in November, or read a book with yellow on the cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz.

02. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November: 🧔🏻‍♂️Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue (physical or mental). You may also read a book featuring a male cover model with facial hair.

03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Sarah Mayberry: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Sarah Mayberry or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read any book set in Australia or New Zealand, a book shelved as contemporary romance on Goodreads, a book with a character who works in any media or entertainment industry, or a book by any romance award-winning author.

04. National Author’s Day (November 1): 👩🏽‍💻Read a book where a character writes something (a letter, a book, etc), a book set in Illinois, or a book where a character attends some sort of club or society meeting. You can also read any book by a popular, favorite, or new-to-you author.

05. Love Your Red Hair Day (November 5): 🧑🏻‍🦰Read a book that features a red-headed character. You can also read a book with red on its cover, or with the letters of the word RED anywhere in its title.

06. National STEAM Day (November 8): 👩🏼‍🔬Read a book that has a child who enjoys learning; or a book with a character who has hobbies, works, or teaches in any of the STEAM fields. You can also read a book with a spy-like character or involves any sort of mission, in a nod to the Netflix STEAM original series, Project Mc2; or a book with the numbers 20 or 15 anywhere in its page count or publication year.

07. Play Monopoly Day (November 19): 💵Read a book with a main character who works in finance or owns either a residential or hotel property. You can also read a book with a wealthy main character, a book where the characters play a game, or a book that has anything in it resembling one of the Monopoly game tokens (boots, dogs, race cars, etc).

08. Thanksgiving Day (US) (November 28): 🦃Read a book where characters celebrate Thanksgiving or meet with family/friends for dinner. You can also read a book categorized on Goodreads as sports romance to commemorate Thanksgiving Day football games, a book where a character eats any food typically associated with the holiday (turkey, pie, potatoes, etc), or a book with brown anywhere on its cover.

09. Chemistry Week (UK) (First Full Week): 🧪Read a book with a character who works in a medical, science, or manufacturing profession. You can also read a book set in any United Kingdom country (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland), a book where someone takes an environmentally-friendly action (such as recycling), or a book with the numbers of 19 or 93 anywhere in its page count or publication year.

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

Avid's 2024 November Monthly Challenge
Read: 10/10

✔️01. Happy November Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in November, or read a book with yellow on the cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz. Dinner for Vampires: Life on a Cult TV Show 11/17

✔️02. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November: 🧔🏻‍♂️Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue (physical or mental). The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder 11/8

✔️03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Sarah Mayberry: 👩🏻‍💻Read a book with a character who works in any media or entertainment industry- Wow, No Thank You.: Essays 11/7

✔️04. National Author’s Day (November 1): 👩🏽‍💻Read a book set in Illinois- The Man from the Train: The Solving of a Century-Old Serial Killer Mystery 11/12

✔️05. Love Your Red Hair Day (November 5): 🧑🏻‍🦰Read a book that features a red-headed character. A New Lease on Death 11/11

✔️06. National STEAM Day (November 8): 👩🏼‍🔬Read a book that has a child who enjoys learning- You Will Never Be Me 11/4

✔️07. Play Monopoly Day (November 19): 💵Read a book with a wealthy main character & where the characters play a game - The Bitter End 11/14

✔️08. Thanksgiving Day (US) (November 28): 🦃Read a book categorized on Goodreads as sports romance- The Anaconda Downstairs 11/22

✔️09. Chemistry Week (UK) (First Full Week): 🧪Read a book with a character who works in a medical, science- Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers 11/15

✔️10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice. The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary 11/20

🍁🍂2024 November Monthly Challenge 🍂🍁

Completed: 2/10

1. Happy November Birthday:

2. No-Shave November:

3. FAC – Sarah Mayberry:

4. National Author’s Day: Foreverland: A Cinderella Story

5. Love Your Red Hair Day: City of Ashes

6. National STEAM Day:

7. Play Monopoly Day:

8. Thanksgiving: Autumn in Sycamore Park

9. Chemistry Week: 11/8 Take a Hint, Dani Brown

10. Reader's Choice: 11/3 Slash or Pass

0/10

1. Happy November Birthday!: 🍂 Read a book published in November, or read a book with yellow on the cover in honour of November's birthstone, the Topaz

2. No-Shave November:
🍂 Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue (physical or mental). You may also read a book featuring a male cover model with facial hair

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Sarah Mayberry:
🍂 Read one book written by Sarah Mayberry or any author with her first or last name.
🍂 You may also read any book set in Australia or New Zealand, a book shelved as contemporary romance on Goodreads, a book with a character who works in any media or entertainment industry, or a book by any romance award-winning author

4. National Author’s Day:
🍂Read a book where a character writes something (a letter, a book, etc), a book set in Illinois, or a book where a character attends some sort of club or society meeting. You can also read any book by a popular, favorite, or new-to-you author.

5. Love Your Red Hair Day:
🍂 Read a book that features a red-headed character. You can also read a book with red on its cover, or with the letters of the word RED anywhere in its title.

6. National STEAM Day:
🍂 Read a book that has a child who enjoys learning; or a book with a character who has hobbies, works, or teaches in any of the STEAM fields. You can also read a book with a spy-like character or involves any sort of mission, in a nod to the Netflix STEAM original series, Project Mc2; or a book with the numbers 20 or 15 anywhere in its page count or publication year

7. Play Monopoly Day:
🍂 Read a book with a main character who works in finance or owns either a residential or hotel property. You can also read a book with a wealthy main character, a book where the characters play a game, or a book that has anything in it resembling one of the Monopoly game tokens (boots, dogs, race cars, etc).

8. Thanksgiving (US):
🍂 Read a book where characters celebrate Thanksgiving or meet with family/friends for dinner. You can also read a book categorized on Goodreads as sports romance to commemorate Thanksgiving Day football games, a book where a character eats any food typically associated with the holiday (turkey, pie, potatoes, etc), or a book with brown anywhere on its cover.

9. Chemistry Week (UK):
🍂 Read a book with a character who works in a medical, science, or manufacturing profession. You can also read a book set in any United Kingdom country (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland), a book where someone takes an environmentally-friendly action (such as recycling), or a book with the numbers of 19 or 93 anywhere in its page count or publication year.

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


BOOKS:

I'm in for six this month.

🥧🦃2024 November Monthly Challenge🦃🥧




0/10 Completed




01. Happy November Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in November, or read a book with yellow on the cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz.

02. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November: 🧔🏻‍♂️Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue (physical or mental). You may also read a book featuring a male cover model with facial hair.

03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Sarah Mayberry: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Sarah Mayberry or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read any book set in Australia or New Zealand, a book shelved as contemporary romance on Goodreads, a book with a character who works in any media or entertainment industry, or a book by any romance award-winning author.

04. National Author’s Day (November 1): 👩🏽‍💻Read a book where a character writes something (a letter, a book, etc), a book set in Illinois, or a book where a character attends some sort of club or society meeting. You can also read any book by a popular, favorite, or new-to-you author.

05. Love Your Red Hair Day (November 5): 🧑🏻‍🦰Read a book that features a red-headed character. You can also read a book with red on its cover, or with the letters of the word RED anywhere in its title.

06. National STEAM Day (November 8): 👩🏼‍🔬Read a book that has a child who enjoys learning; or a book with a character who has hobbies, works, or teaches in any of the STEAM fields. You can also read a book with a spy-like character or involves any sort of mission, in a nod to the Netflix STEAM original series, Project Mc2; or a book with the numbers 20 or 15 anywhere in its page count or publication year.

07. Play Monopoly Day (November 19): 💵Read a book with a main character who works in finance or owns either a residential or hotel property. You can also read a book with a wealthy main character, a book where the characters play a game, or a book that has anything in it resembling one of the Monopoly game tokens (boots, dogs, race cars, etc).

08. Thanksgiving Day (US) (November 28): 🦃Read a book where characters celebrate Thanksgiving or meet with family/friends for dinner. You can also read a book categorized on Goodreads as sports romance to commemorate Thanksgiving Day football games, a book where a character eats any food typically associated with the holiday (turkey, pie, potatoes, etc), or a book with brown anywhere on its cover.

09. Chemistry Week (UK) (First Full Week): 🧪Read a book with a character who works in a medical, science, or manufacturing profession. You can also read a book set in any United Kingdom country (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland), a book where someone takes an environmentally-friendly action (such as recycling), or a book with the numbers of 19 or 93 anywhere in its page count or publication year.

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

10/10

1. Happy November Birthday!:
🍂 Read a book published in November, or read a book with yellow on the cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz.
Rescuing the Lady of Sedgeworth - C.H. Admirand (Dragonblade - Nov 2024) - Nov 6

2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November: Also known as Movember, No-Shave November is a month-long event that encourages men to not shave their face to raise awareness of men's health issues. The event aims to increase early detection and diagnosis of cancers that affect men, such as prostate and testicular cancer, as well as promote open conversations about mental health. No-Shave November was started in 2009 by the Hill family after the death of Matthew Hill from colon cancer in 2007.
🍂 Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue (physical or mental). You may also read a book featuring a male cover model with facial hair.
A Firefighter's Hidden Truth - Tara Taylor Quinn (HRS #2245 - Sept 2023) (memory loss)- Nov 8

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Sarah Mayberry:
🍂 Read one book written by Sarah Mayberry or any author with her first or last name.
The Maui Effect - Sara Ackerman (Mira - Nov 2024) - Nov 13

Fun facts about Sarah Mayberry:
* She was born in Melbourne, Australia, and spent time in New Zealand before moving back to Australia
* Sarah is a former journalist, magazine writer, and television storyliner and scriptwriter
* In her free time, she enjoys reading, going to the movies, sewing, and cooking for friends
* Sarah won Australian Romance Readers Awards in both 2014 and 2015

🍂 You may also read any book set in Australia or New Zealand, a book shelved as contemporary romance on Goodreads, a book with a character who works in any media or entertainment industry, or a book by any romance award-winning author.

4. National Author’s Day – November 1: First proposed by the Bement Illinois Book Club in 1928, National Author’s Day is when we celebrate all the great authors out there. Whether they’ve published one book or one hundred, give them the recognition for their hard work!
🍂Read a book where a character writes something (a letter, a book, etc), a book set in Illinois, or a book where a character attends some sort of club or society meeting. You can also read any book by a popular, favorite, or new-to-you author.
The Lyon's Alliance - Ruth A. Casie (Dragonblade - Nov 2024) (society meeting) - Nov 14

5. Love Your Red Hair Day – November 5: This annual day celebrates the beauty of red hair each November. With only 2% of the world population now rocking natural red waves, let them fly on this special day!
🍂 Read a book that features a red-headed character. You can also read a book with red on its cover, or with the letters of the word RED anywhere in its title.
The Party Line - Carolyn Brown (Montlake - Nov 2024) (red head) - Nov 5

6. National STEAM Day – November 8: Established in 2015, this special day inspires children to pursue their interests in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.
🍂 Read a book that has a child who enjoys learning; or a book with a character who has hobbies, works, or teaches in any of the STEAM fields. You can also read a book with a spy-like character or involves any sort of mission, in a nod to the Netflix STEAM original series, Project Mc2; or a book with the numbers 20 or 15 anywhere in its page count or publication year.
Cinderella's Billion-Dollar Invitation - Michele Renae (HR #4888 - Feb 2024) (app developer) - Nov 19

7. Play Monopoly Day – November 19: On this day we recognize one of the most iconic board games: Monopoly! First designed by Elizabeth Magie in 1902, the game has since been played by more than 500 million people since 1935.
🍂 Read a book with a main character who works in finance or owns either a residential or hotel property. You can also read a book with a wealthy main character, a book where the characters play a game, or a book that has anything in it resembling one of the Monopoly game tokens (boots, dogs, race cars, etc).
K-9 Defender - Julie Miller (HI #2245 - Sept 2024) (dog) - Nov 15

8. Thanksgiving (US) – November 28: On the fourth Thursday each November, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving by enjoying good food with their families and friends!
🍂 Read a book where characters celebrate Thanksgiving or meet with family/friends for dinner. You can also read a book categorized on Goodreads as sports romance to commemorate Thanksgiving Day football games, a book where a character eats any food typically associated with the holiday (turkey, pie, potatoes, etc), or a book with brown anywhere on its cover.
Montana Heat - Josie Jade (Calamitte Jane Pub - Nov 2024) (friends dinner) - Nov 9

9. Chemistry Week (UK): During the first full week this November, Chemistry Week (UK) celebrates the chemical sciences with the 2024 theme of “chemistry is shaping the future.” The impact of chemistry – from the development of medicines, to solutions to water and energy problems, to even the manufacturing process of our clothing – touches all aspects of our lives. In 1993, this weekly holiday became an annual celebration.
🍂 Read a book with a character who works in a medical, science, or manufacturing profession. You can also read a book set in any United Kingdom country (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland), a book where someone takes an environmentally-friendly action (such as recycling), or a book with the numbers of 19 or 93 anywhere in its page count or publication year.
Thrown to the Lyon - Jude Knight (Dragonblade - Oct 2024) (England) - Nov 3

10. Reader's Choice:
🍂 Read any book of your choice.
Golden Lord - Mary Jo Putney (Kensington - Nov 2024) - Nov 17

2024 November Monthly Challenge
Duration: Nov 1 - 30, 2024
10/10 Completed

1. Read a book published in November
Visions of Sugar Plums by Janet Evanovich 11/15/2024

2. Read a book featuring a male cover model with facial hair.
Quick Service by P.G. Wodehouse 11/28/2024


3. Read a book shelved as contemporary romance on Goodreads
The Christmas Wish by Lindsey Kelk 11/09/2024

4. Read a book where a character writes something (a letter)
The Titanic Survivors Book Club by Timothy Schaffert 11/13/2024

5. Read a book with red on its cover
A Christmas Story by Jean Shepherd 11/24/2024

6. Read a book with a spy-like character or involves any sort of mission
The Quiller Memorandum by Adam Hall 11/29/2024

7. Read a book with a wealthy main character
Chasing Serenity by Kristen Ashley 11/21/2024

8. Read a book where characters meet with family/friends for dinner.
Plum Spooky by Janet Evanovich 11/14/2024

9. Read a book with a character who works in a medical, science, or manufacturing profession.
Identity Unknown by Patricia Cornwell 11/23/2024

10. Reader's Choice: 🍂 Read any book of your choice.
Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors 11/01/2024

November Monthly Challenge
November 2024

My Monthly Challenge (msg 29)

Books Read🚦10



✅1. Happy November Birthday!
🚥Read a book published in November
🚥Enslaved🚦11.03 ★★★★

✅2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November
🚥Read a book featuring a male cover model with facial hair
🚥Clash🚦11.07 ★★★★

✅3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Sarah Mayberry
🚥Read any book with a character who works in any media or entertainment industry
🚥This Beautiful Thing🚦11.04 ★★★

✅4. National Author’s Day – November 1
🚥Read a book where a character writes something (a letter, a book, etc)
🚥Beard Science🚦11.19 ★★★★

✅5. Love Your Red Hair Day – November 5
🚥Read a book with the letters of the word RED anywhere in its title
🚥The Girl in the Woods🚦11.13 ★★★★

✅6. National STEAM Day – November 8
🚥with a character who has hobbies, works, or teaches in any of the STEAM
🚥Building Strength🚦11.29 ★★★★

✅7. Play Monopoly Day – November 19
🚥Read a book that has anything in it resembling one of the Monopoly game tokens
🚥His Brother's Wife🚦11.21 ★★★

✅8. Thanksgiving (US) – November 28
🚥Read a book here a character eats any food typically associated with the holiday
🚥Things We Never Got Over🚦11.10 ★★★★

✅9. Chemistry Week (UK)
🚥Read a book set in any United Kingdom country
🚥Murder in the East End🚦11.15 ★★★★

✅10. Reader's Choice
🚥Read any book of your choice
🚥A Match Made for Thanksgiving🚦11.24 ★★★★

November Monthly Challenge

READ: 9/9

✔️1. Happy November Birthday!: 🍂 Read a book published in November, or read a book with yellow on the cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz.
Beaches, Bungalows & Burglaries - Tonya Kappes 11/2


✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Sarah Mayberry:
🍂Read one book written by Sarah Mayberry or any author with her first or last name.
🍂 You may also read any book set in Australia or New Zealand, a book shelved as contemporary romance on Goodreads, a book with a character who works in any media or entertainment industry, or a book by any romance award-winning author.
Dead Ringer - Mary Burton (Kendall TV anchorperson) 11/12

✔️4. National Author’s Day – November 1:
🍂Read a book where a character writes something (a letter, a book, etc), a book set in Illinois, or a book where a character attends some sort of club or society meeting. You can also read any book by a popular, favorite, or new-to-you author.
Confessions of a Red Herring - Dana Dratch 11/2

✔️5. Love Your Red Hair Day – November 5:
🍂 Read a book that features a red-headed character You can also read a book with red on its cover, or with the letters of the word RED anywhere in its title.
Brownies and Broomsticks - Bailey Cates (MC) 11/8

✔️6. National STEAM Day – November 8:
🍂 Read a book that has a child who enjoys learning; or a book with a character who has hobbies, works, or teaches in any of the STEAM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.). You can also read a book with a spy-like character or involves any sort of mission, in a nod to the Netflix STEAM original series, Project Mc2; or a book with the numbers 20 or 15 anywhere in its page count or publication year.
The Unseen - Thea Harrison (pub July 13, 2020)11/23

✔️7. Play Monopoly Day – November 19:
🍂 Read a book with a main character who works in finance or owns either a residential or hotel property. You can also read a book with a wealthy main character, a book where the characters play a game, or a book that has anything in it resembling one of the Monopoly game tokens (boots, dogs, race cars, etc).
Passions in Death - J.D. Robb 11/16

✔️8. Thanksgiving (US) – November 28:
🍂 Read a book where characters celebrate Thanksgiving or meet with family/friends for dinner. You can also read a book categorized on Goodreads as sports romance to commemorate Thanksgiving Day football games, a book where a character eats any food typically associated with the holiday (turkey, pie, potatoes, etc), or a book with brown anywhere on its cover.
Hot Ticket - Deirdre Martin 11/10

✔️9. Chemistry Week (UK):
🍂 Read a book with a character who works in a medical, science, or manufacturing profession. You can also read a book set in any United Kingdom country (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland), a book where someone takes an environmentally-friendly action (such as recycling), or a bookwith the numbers of 19 or 93 anywhere in its page count or publication year.
Murder at the Blueberry Festival - Darci Hannah (319 pages) 11/7

✔️10. Reader's Choice: 🍂 Read any book of your choice
The Unusual Mayor Marheart - Tammie Painter 11/5

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

November 7/10


1. Happy November Birthday!: 🍂 Read a book published in November, or read a book with yellow on the cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz. The Bodyguard Finished 11/11

2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November: Also known as Movember, No-Shave November is a month-long event that encourages men to not shave their face to raise awareness of men's health issues. The event aims to increase early detection and diagnosis of cancers that affect men, such as prostate and testicular cancer, as well as promote open conversations about mental health. No-Shave November was started in 2009 by the Hill family after the death of Matthew Hill from colon cancer in 2007.

🍂 Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue (physical or mental). You may also read a book featuring a male cover model with facial hair.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Sarah Mayberry: Read one book written by Sarah Mayberry or any author with her first or last name.
🍂 Link to Sarah Mayberry's backlist: Books by Sarah Mayberry.

Fun facts about Sarah Mayberry:
* She was born in Melbourne, Australia, and spent time in New Zealand before moving back to Australia
* Sarah is a former journalist, magazine writer, and television storyliner and scriptwriter
* In her free time, she enjoys reading, going to the movies, sewing, and cooking for friends
* Sarah won Australian Romance Readers Awards in both 2014 and 2015

🍂 You may also read any book set in Australia or New Zealand, a book shelved as contemporary romance on Goodreads, a book with a character who works in any media or entertainment industry, or a book by any romance award-winning author.

4. National Author’s Day – November 1: First proposed by the Bement Illinois Book Club in 1928, National Author’s Day is when we celebrate all the great authors out there. Whether they’ve published one book or one hundred, give them the recognition for their hard work!

🍂Read a book where a character writes something (a letter, a book, etc), a book set in Illinois, or a book where a character attends some sort of club or society meeting. You can also read any book by a popular, favorite, or new-to-you author. Incidents Around the House Finished 11/26

5. Love Your Red Hair Day – November 5: This annual day celebrates the beauty of red hair each November. With only 2% of the world population now rocking natural red waves, let them fly on this special day!

🍂 Read a book that features a red-headed character. You can also read a book with red on its cover, or with the letters of the word RED anywhere in its title. An Academy for Liars Finished 11/3

6. National STEAM Day – November 8: Established in 2015, this special day inspires children to pursue their interests in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.

🍂 Read a book that has a child who enjoys learning; or a book with a character who has hobbies, works, or teaches in any of the STEAM fields. You can also read a book with a spy-like character or involves any sort of mission, in a nod to the Netflix STEAM original series, Project Mc2; or a book with the numbers 20 or 15 anywhere in its page count or publication year. True Biz Finished 11/16

7. Play Monopoly Day – November 19: On this day we recognize one of the most iconic board games: Monopoly! First designed by Elizabeth Magie in 1902, the game has since been played by more than 500 million people since 1935.

🍂 Read a book with a main character who works in finance or owns either a residential or hotel property. You can also read a book with a wealthy main character, a book where the characters play a game, or a book that has anything in it resembling one of the Monopoly game tokens (boots, dogs, race cars, etc).

8. Thanksgiving (US) – November 28: On the fourth Thursday each November, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving by enjoying good food with their families and friends!

🍂 Read a book where characters celebrate Thanksgiving or meet with family/friends for dinner. You can also read a book categorized on Goodreads as sports romance to commemorate Thanksgiving Day football games, a book where a character eats any food typically associated with the holiday (turkey, pie, potatoes, etc), or a book with brown anywhere on its cover. The Intern Finished 11/21

9. Chemistry Week (UK): During the first full week this November, Chemistry Week (UK) celebrates the chemical sciences with the 2024 theme of “chemistry is shaping the future.” The impact of chemistry – from the development of medicines, to solutions to water and energy problems, to even the manufacturing process of our clothing – touches all aspects of our lives. In 1993, this weekly holiday became an annual celebration.

🍂 Read a book with a character who works in a medical, science, or manufacturing profession. You can also read a book set in any United Kingdom country (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland), a book where someone takes an environmentally-friendly action (such as recycling), or a book with the numbers of 19 or 93 anywhere in its page count or publication year. The Spellshop Finished 11/21

10. Reader's Choice: 🍂 Read any book of your choice. The Santa Suit Finished 11/7

2024 November Monthl Challenge
1 November to 30 November, 2024

Read: 2

🍂 1. Happy November Birthday!: Lord's Fall by Thea Harrison.

🍂 2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November: Revived by Samantha Towle

🍂 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC): Right Where I Want You by Jessica Hawkins

🍂 4. National Author’s Day – November 1: Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood

🍂 5. Love Your Red Hair Day – November 5: Fool's Gold by Jaye Wells 26/11/2024

🍂 6. National STEAM Day – November 8: One Reckless Summer by Toni Blake 10/11/2024

🍂 7. Play Monopoly Day – November 19: The Casanova by T.L. Swan

🍂 8. Thanksgiving (US) – November 28: Game for Seduction by Bella Andre

🍂 9. Chemistry Week (UK): Hard and Fast by Erin McCarthy

🍂 10. Reader's Choice: Fated Mate by Jessica Aspen

🍁🍂2024 November Monthly Challenge 🍂🍁

Completed: 5/10

1. Happy November Birthday:

2. No-Shave November:
- Male MC healing from injury -

3. FAC – Sarah Mayberry:

4. National Author’s Day:
- character writes a letter -

5. Love Your Red Hair Day:

6. National STEAM Day:
- Math Teacher -

7. Play Monopoly Day:

8. Thanksgiving:
- Family Meals -

9. Chemistry Week:
- Set in England -

10. Reader's Choice:

I'll complete as many tasks as I can get to this month. But I'll be home from vacation in December, so my logging will be late.

November Monthly Book Challenge
Timeframe: 11/1/24 to 11/30/24
10/10

1. Happy November Birthday! - Yellow on the cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz - The Heir by Johanna Lindsey - 11/21/24 ♥♥♥♥


2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November - Male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue - Ocean Light by Nalini Singh - 11/7/24 ♥♥♥♥

Bowen has a chip in his brain that is close to expiring.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Sarah Mayberry - Shelved as contemporary romance on Goodreads - Rocky Mountain Devil by Vivian Arend - 11/17/24 ♥♥♥♥


4. National Author’s Day – November 1 - New-to-you author - Christmas Is All Around by Martha Waters - 11/6/24 ♥♥♥♥


5. Love Your Red Hair Day – November 5 - With red on its cover - Turn and Burn by Lorelei James - 11/5/24 ♥♥♥♥

Red barrel on bottom right.

6. National STEAM Day – Spy-like character or involves any sort of mission - The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks - 11/15/24 ♥♥♥♥

The brothers join forces in the KGI organization.

7. Play Monopoly Day – November 19 - Wealthy main character - Betting the Rainbow by Jodi Thomas - 11/10/24 ♥♥♥♥

Marty left most of his fortune to Ronny, who is now back in Harmony.

8. Thanksgiving (US) – November 28 - Characters celebrate Thanksgiving or meet with family/friends for dinner - Turkey Day Murder by Leslie Meier - 11/29/24 ♥♥♥


9. Chemistry Week (UK) - With the numbers of 19 or 93 anywhere in its page count or publication year - Husband for Hire by Susan Wiggs - 11/3/24 ♥♥♥♥

Pub 1999

10. Reader's Choice - Any book - A Morbid Taste for Bones by Ellis Peters - 11/14/24 ♥♥♥


******CHALLENGE COMPLETE 11/29/24*****

🦃November Monthly Book Challenge!🦃

Complete: 4/10

1. Happy November Birthday:

2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November:
Fletcher's Woman - Linda Lael Miller - 11/4 - 🍁🍁🍁

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Sarah Mayberry:

4. National Author’s Day – November 1:
Book Boyfriend - Claire Kingsley - 11/6 - 🍁🍁🍁

5. Love Your Red Hair Day – November 5:

6. National STEAM Day – November 8:

7. Play Monopoly Day – November 19:
Wild Irish Heart - Tricia O'Malley - 11/2 - 🍁🍁🍁

8. Thanksgiving (US) – November 28:
The Best Thing - Mariana Zapata - Currently Reading

9. Chemistry Week (UK):
Angel's Rest - Emily March - 11/10 - 🍁🍁🍁🍁

10. Reader's Choice:

Heather wrote: "10/10

✔ Happy November Birthday!: 🍂 Read a book published in November
Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance, Ruth Emmie Lang - 12 Nov

COMPLETE! Thanks for the fun challenge.

November Monthly Challenge
1/10

1. Happy November Birthday!: 🍂 Read a book published in November, or read a book with yellow on the cover.

2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November: 🍂 Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue.
Chemistry: The Chemist

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC):🍂 Read any book set in Australia or New Zealand or a book with a character who works in any media or entertainment industry.

4. National Author’s Day – November 1:🍂Read a book where a character writes something a book or a book by a new-to-you author.

5. Love Your Red Hair Day – November 5: 🍂 Read a book that features a red-headed character. You can also read a book with red on its cover.

6. National STEAM Day – November 8:🍂 Read a book with a character who has hobbies, works, or teaches in any of the STEAM fields.

7. Play Monopoly Day – November 19: 🍂 Read a book with a main character who works in finance or owns either a residential or hotel property or with a wealthy main character.

8. Thanksgiving (US) – November 28:🍂 Read a book where characters celebrate Thanksgiving or meet with family/friends for dinner.

9. Chemistry Week (UK):🍂 Read a book with a character who works in a medical, science, or manufacturing profession.

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

🎉🎉🎉🎉 CHALLENGE COMPLETED 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Thanks Cyliena for a great challenge.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Julie wrote: "🎉🎉🎉🎉 CHALLENGE COMPLETED 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Thanks Cyliena for a great challenge."

Heather wrote: "Heather wrote: "10/10

COMPLETE!"

Great work, Julie and Heather!

**COMPLETED**
Started;11/1/24
Completed:11/21/24

Books read: 10/10

✅1. Happy November Birthday!: 🍂 Read a book published in November, or read a book with yellow on the cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz-Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice-11/11/24

✅2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November: Also known as Movember, No-Shave November is a month-long event that encourages men to not shave their face to raise awareness of men's health issues. The event aims to increase early detection and diagnosis of cancers that affect men, such as prostate and testicular cancer, as well as promote open conversations about mental health. No-Shave November was started in 2009 by the Hill family after the death of Matthew Hill from colon cancer in 2007.

🍂 Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue (physical or mental). You may also read a book featuring a male cover model with facial hair-Dead to the World-11/17/24

✅3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Sarah Mayberry: Read one book written by Sarah Mayberry or any author with her first or last name.
🍂 Link to Sarah Mayberry's backlist: Books by Sarah Mayberry.

Fun facts about Sarah Mayberry:
* She was born in Melbourne, Australia, and spent time in New Zealand before moving back to Australia
* Sarah is a former journalist, magazine writer, and television storyliner and scriptwriter
* In her free time, she enjoys reading, going to the movies, sewing, and cooking for friends
* Sarah won Australian Romance Readers Awards in both 2014 and 2015

🍂 You may also read any book set in Australia or New Zealand, a book shelved as contemporary romance on Goodreads, a book with a character who works in any media or entertainment industry, or a book by any romance award-winning author-Maybe Now-11/15/24

✅4. National Author’s Day – November 1: First proposed by the Bement Illinois Book Club in 1928, National Author’s Day is when we celebrate all the great authors out there. Whether they’ve published one book or one hundred, give them the recognition for their hard work!

🍂Read a book where a character writes something (a letter, a book, etc), a book set in Illinois, or a book where a character attends some sort of club or society meeting. You can also read any book by a popular, favorite, or new-to-you author-Club Dead-11/4/24

✅5. Love Your Red Hair Day – November 5: This annual day celebrates the beauty of red hair each November. With only 2% of the world population now rocking natural red waves, let them fly on this special day!

🍂 Read a book that features a red-headed character. You can also read a book with red on its cover, or with the letters of the word RED anywhere in its title-Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone-11/11/24

✅6. National STEAM Day – November 8: Established in 2015, this special day inspires children to pursue their interests in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.

🍂 Read a book that has a child who enjoys learning; or a book with a character who has hobbies, works, or teaches in any of the STEAM fields. You can also read a book with a spy-like character or involves any sort of mission, in a nod to the Netflix STEAM original series, Project Mc2; or a book with the numbers 20 or 15 anywhere in its page count or publication year-Love on the Brain-11/1/24

✅7. Play Monopoly Day – November 19: On this day we recognize one of the most iconic board games: Monopoly! First designed by Elizabeth Magie in 1902, the game has since been played by more than 500 million people since 1935.

🍂 Read a book with a main character who works in finance or owns either a residential or hotel property. You can also read a book with a wealthy main character, a book where the characters play a game, or a book that has anything in it resembling one of the Monopoly game tokens (boots, dogs, race cars, etc)-Life’s Too Short-11/16/24

✅8. Thanksgiving (US) – November 28: On the fourth Thursday each November, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving by enjoying good food with their families and friends!

🍂 Read a book where characters celebrate Thanksgiving or meet with family/friends for dinner. You can also read a book categorized on Goodreads as sports romance to commemorate Thanksgiving Day football games, a book where a character eats any food typically associated with the holiday (turkey, pie, potatoes, etc), or a book with brown anywhere on its cover-Glass Houses-11/9/24

✅9. Chemistry Week (UK): During the first full week this November, Chemistry Week (UK) celebrates the chemical sciences with the 2024 theme of “chemistry is shaping the future.” The impact of chemistry – from the development of medicines, to solutions to water and energy problems, to even the manufacturing process of our clothing – touches all aspects of our lives. In 1993, this weekly holiday became an annual celebration.

🍂 Read a book with a character who works in a medical, science, or manufacturing profession. You can also read a book set in any United Kingdom country (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland), a book where someone takes an environmentally-friendly action (such as recycling), or a book with the numbers of 19 or 93 anywhere in its page count or publication year-The Wedding Witch-11/3/24

✅10. Reader's Choice: 🍂 Read any book of your choice-Dead as a Doornail-11/21/24

11 of 10 Completed
1. Happy November Birthday!: The Forgotten One (The Heirs, #2)
by Catherine Bybee 11/16/2024
🍂 Read a book published in November, or read a book with yellow on the cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz.

2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November: Past Tents (Teachers' Lounge #4) by Stacy Travis 11/6/2024
🍂 Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue (physical or mental). You may also read a book featuring a male cover model with facial hair.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Sarah Mayberry: The Holiday Cottage by Sarah Morgan 11/2/2024
🍂 Read one book written by Sarah Mayberry or any author with her first or last name.

4. National Author’s Day – November 1: California Sunsets (The Davenports #3) by Belle Andre 11/15/2024
🍂Read a book where a character writes something (a letter, a book, etc), a book set in Illinois, or a book where a character attends some sort of club or society meeting. You can also read any book by a popular, favorite, or new-to-you author.

5. Love Your Red Hair Day – November 5: The Banned Books Club by Brenda Novak 11/3/2024
🍂 Read a book that features a red-headed character. You can also read a book with red on its cover, or with the letters of the word RED anywhere in its title.

6. National STEAM Day – November 8: Stuck with You (The STEMinist Novellas, #2) by Ali Hazelwood 11/17/2024 and Below Zero (The STEMinist Novellas, #3) by Ali Hazelwood 11/18/2024
🍂 Read a book that has a child who enjoys learning; or a book with a character who has hobbies, works, or teaches in any of the STEAM fields. You can also read a book with a spy-like character or involves any sort of mission, in a nod to the Netflix STEAM original series, Project Mc2; or a book with the numbers 20 or 15 anywhere in its page count or publication year.

7. Play Monopoly Day – November 19: Snowy Mountain Christmas by Sharon Sala 11/3/2024
🍂 Read a book with a main character who works in finance or owns either a residential or hotel property. You can also read a book with a wealthy main character, a book where the characters play a game, or a book that has anything in it resembling one of the Monopoly game tokens (boots, dogs, race cars, etc).

8. Thanksgiving (US) – November 28: Game for Anything (Bad Boys of Football #1) by Bella Andre 11/4/2024
🍂 Read a book where characters celebrate Thanksgiving or meet with family/friends for dinner. You can also read a book categorized on Goodreads as sports romance to commemorate Thanksgiving Day football games, a book where a character eats any food typically associated with the holiday (turkey, pie, potatoes, etc), or a book with brown anywhere on its cover.

9. Chemistry Week (UK): The Off-Limits Rule: A Novel by Sarah Adams 11/2/2024
🍂 Read a book with a character who works in a medical, science, or manufacturing profession. You can also read a book set in any United Kingdom country (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland), a book where someone takes an environmentally-friendly action (such as recycling), or a book with the numbers of 19 or 93 anywhere in its page count or publication year.

10. Reader's Choice: Misadventures of a Bookworm: Paige Turner Series #2 by Kathleen Brooks 11/17/2024
🍂 Read any book of your choice.

Ann (Noumena12) wrote: "11 of 10 Completed"

Congrats, Ann! :)

DONE!!!

10/10

1. Happy November Birthday!:
🍂 Read a book published in November, or read a book with yellow on the cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz.
Rescuing the Lady of Sedgeworth - C.H. Admirand (Dragonblade - Nov 2024) - Nov 6

2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November: Also known as Movember, No-Shave November is a month-long event that encourages men to not shave their face to raise awareness of men's health issues. The event aims to increase early detection and diagnosis of cancers that affect men, such as prostate and testicular cancer, as well as promote open conversations about mental health. No-Shave November was started in 2009 by the Hill family after the death of Matthew Hill from colon cancer in 2007.
🍂 Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue (physical or mental). You may also read a book featuring a male cover model with facial hair.
A Firefighter's Hidden Truth - Tara Taylor Quinn (HRS #2245 - Sept 2023) (memory loss)- Nov 8

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Sarah Mayberry:
🍂 Read one book written by Sarah Mayberry or any author with her first or last name.
The Maui Effect - Sara Ackerman (Mira - Nov 2024) - Nov 13

Fun facts about Sarah Mayberry:
* She was born in Melbourne, Australia, and spent time in New Zealand before moving back to Australia
* Sarah is a former journalist, magazine writer, and television storyliner and scriptwriter
* In her free time, she enjoys reading, going to the movies, sewing, and cooking for friends
* Sarah won Australian Romance Readers Awards in both 2014 and 2015

🍂 You may also read any book set in Australia or New Zealand, a book shelved as contemporary romance on Goodreads, a book with a character who works in any media or entertainment industry, or a book by any romance award-winning author.

4. National Author’s Day – November 1: First proposed by the Bement Illinois Book Club in 1928, National Author’s Day is when we celebrate all the great authors out there. Whether they’ve published one book or one hundred, give them the recognition for their hard work!
🍂Read a book where a character writes something (a letter, a book, etc), a book set in Illinois, or a book where a character attends some sort of club or society meeting. You can also read any book by a popular, favorite, or new-to-you author.
The Lyon's Alliance - Ruth A. Casie (Dragonblade - Nov 2024) (society meeting) - Nov 14

5. Love Your Red Hair Day – November 5: This annual day celebrates the beauty of red hair each November. With only 2% of the world population now rocking natural red waves, let them fly on this special day!
🍂 Read a book that features a red-headed character. You can also read a book with red on its cover, or with the letters of the word RED anywhere in its title.
The Party Line - Carolyn Brown (Montlake - Nov 2024) (red head) - Nov 5

6. National STEAM Day – November 8: Established in 2015, this special day inspires children to pursue their interests in the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.
🍂 Read a book that has a child who enjoys learning; or a book with a character who has hobbies, works, or teaches in any of the STEAM fields. You can also read a book with a spy-like character or involves any sort of mission, in a nod to the Netflix STEAM original series, Project Mc2; or a book with the numbers 20 or 15 anywhere in its page count or publication year.
Cinderella's Billion-Dollar Invitation - Michele Renae (HR #4888 - Feb 2024) (app developer) - Nov 19

7. Play Monopoly Day – November 19: On this day we recognize one of the most iconic board games: Monopoly! First designed by Elizabeth Magie in 1902, the game has since been played by more than 500 million people since 1935.
🍂 Read a book with a main character who works in finance or owns either a residential or hotel property. You can also read a book with a wealthy main character, a book where the characters play a game, or a book that has anything in it resembling one of the Monopoly game tokens (boots, dogs, race cars, etc).
K-9 Defender - Julie Miller (HI #2245 - Sept 2024) (dog) - Nov 15

8. Thanksgiving (US) – November 28: On the fourth Thursday each November, Americans celebrate Thanksgiving by enjoying good food with their families and friends!
🍂 Read a book where characters celebrate Thanksgiving or meet with family/friends for dinner. You can also read a book categorized on Goodreads as sports romance to commemorate Thanksgiving Day football games, a book where a character eats any food typically associated with the holiday (turkey, pie, potatoes, etc), or a book with brown anywhere on its cover.
Montana Heat - Josie Jade (Calamitte Jane Pub - Nov 2024) (friends dinner) - Nov 9

9. Chemistry Week (UK): During the first full week this November, Chemistry Week (UK) celebrates the chemical sciences with the 2024 theme of “chemistry is shaping the future.” The impact of chemistry – from the development of medicines, to solutions to water and energy problems, to even the manufacturing process of our clothing – touches all aspects of our lives. In 1993, this weekly holiday became an annual celebration.
🍂 Read a book with a character who works in a medical, science, or manufacturing profession. You can also read a book set in any United Kingdom country (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland), a book where someone takes an environmentally-friendly action (such as recycling), or a book with the numbers of 19 or 93 anywhere in its page count or publication year.
Thrown to the Lyon - Jude Knight (Dragonblade - Oct 2024) (England) - Nov 3

10. Reader's Choice:
🍂 Read any book of your choice.
Golden Lord - Mary Jo Putney (Kensington - Nov 2024) - Nov 17

2024 November Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed. Finished

1. Happy November Birthday!:
🍂 Read a book published in November
Reclaim-Aly Martinez 11/16/24

2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November:
🍂 Read a book featuring a male cover model with facial hair.
Connected in Pain-Ryan Michele 11/19/24

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Sarah Mayberry:
🍂 Read any book set in Australia
Wolf's Mate-Chantal Fernando 11/17/24

4. National Author’s Day – November 1:
🍂Read any book by a new-to-you author.
Laurie Gilmore-The Pumpkin Spice Café 11/03/24

5. Love Your Red Hair Day – November 5:
🍂 Read a book that features a red-headed character.
This Is Why We Lied-Karin Slaughter 11/12/24

6. National STEAM Day – November 8:
🍂 Read a book with the numbers 20 or 15 anywhere in its page count.
(320)
Showdown in Mudbug-Jana Deleon 11/20/24

7. Play Monopoly Day – November 19:
🍂 Read a book with a main character who owns either a residential. You can also read a book with a wealthy main character
Life After Wife-Amber Kelly 11/02/24

8. Thanksgiving (US) – November 28:
🍂 Read a book categorized on Goodreads as sports romance to commemorate Thanksgiving Day football games
Camden-Sawyer Bennett 11/16/24

9. Chemistry Week (UK):
🍂 Read a book with a character who works in a medical profession.
Not a Role Model-Lani Lynn Vale 11/01/24

10. Reader's Choice:
🍂 Read any book of your choice.
Two for the Dough-Janet Evanovich 11/20/24

10/10 Completed November 26

1. Happy November Birthday!: Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood November 24, 4 stars

2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November: Able-Bodied by Karen Foley November 17, 4 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Sarah Mayberry: The Last Goodbye by Sarah Mayberry November 12, 4 stars

4. National Author’s Day – November 1: The Tommyknockers by Stephen King November 23, 4 stars

5. Love Your Red Hair Day – November 5: Death of a Gossip by M.C. Beaton November 25, 4 stars

6. National STEAM Day – November 8: Somewhere Beyond the Sea by T.J. Klune November 9, 4 stars

7. Play Monopoly Day – Sale Or Return Bride by Sarah Morgan November 16, 4 stars

8. Thanksgiving (US) – November 28: Her Naughty Holiday by Tiffany Reisz November 7, 4 stars

9. Chemistry Week (UK): Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood November 26, 4 stars

10. Reader's Choice: The Accidental Further Adventures of the Hundred-Year-Old Man by Jonas Jonasson November 16, 3 stars

Congrats to Christine, Frankie, and Susan!

November Monthly Challenge

READ: 9/9

✔️1. Happy November Birthday!: 🍂 Read a book published in November, or read a book with yellow on the cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz.
Beaches, Bungalows & Burglaries - Tonya Kappes 11/2


✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Sarah Mayberry:
🍂Read one book written by Sarah Mayberry or any author with her first or last name.
🍂 You may also read any book set in Australia or New Zealand, a book shelved as contemporary romance on Goodreads, a book with a character who works in any media or entertainment industry, or a book by any romance award-winning author.
Dead Ringer - Mary Burton (Kendall TV anchorperson) 11/12

✔️4. National Author’s Day – November 1:
🍂Read a book where a character writes something (a letter, a book, etc), a book set in Illinois, or a book where a character attends some sort of club or society meeting. You can also read any book by a popular, favorite, or new-to-you author.
Confessions of a Red Herring - Dana Dratch 11/2

✔️5. Love Your Red Hair Day – November 5:
🍂 Read a book that features a red-headed character You can also read a book with red on its cover, or with the letters of the word RED anywhere in its title.
Brownies and Broomsticks - Bailey Cates (MC) 11/8

✔️6. National STEAM Day – November 8:
🍂 Read a book that has a child who enjoys learning; or a book with a character who has hobbies, works, or teaches in any of the STEAM fields (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math.). You can also read a book with a spy-like character or involves any sort of mission, in a nod to the Netflix STEAM original series, Project Mc2; or a book with the numbers 20 or 15 anywhere in its page count or publication year.
The Unseen - Thea Harrison (pub July 13, 2020)11/23

✔️7. Play Monopoly Day – November 19:
🍂 Read a book with a main character who works in finance or owns either a residential or hotel property. You can also read a book with a wealthy main character, a book where the characters play a game, or a book that has anything in it resembling one of the Monopoly game tokens (boots, dogs, race cars, etc).
Passions in Death - J.D. Robb 11/16

✔️8. Thanksgiving (US) – November 28:
🍂 Read a book where characters celebrate Thanksgiving or meet with family/friends for dinner. You can also read a book categorized on Goodreads as sports romance to commemorate Thanksgiving Day football games, a book where a character eats any food typically associated with the holiday (turkey, pie, potatoes, etc), or a book with brown anywhere on its cover.
Hot Ticket - Deirdre Martin 11/10

✔️9. Chemistry Week (UK):
🍂 Read a book with a character who works in a medical, science, or manufacturing profession. You can also read a book set in any United Kingdom country (England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland), a book where someone takes an environmentally-friendly action (such as recycling), or a bookwith the numbers of 19 or 93 anywhere in its page count or publication year.
Murder at the Blueberry Festival - Darci Hannah (319 pages) 11/7

✔️10. Reader's Choice: 🍂 Read any book of your choice
The Unusual Mayor Marheart - Tammie Painter 11/5

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

2024 November Monthly Challenge

10/10 done

1. Happy November Birthday!: 🍂 published in November -
Nov 06, 2012 A Novel Way to Die Ali Brandon 11/22
2. No-Shave November: 🍂 male cover model with facial hair Susan Stoker 11/7

3. Featured Author Challenge 🍂 set in Australia Red River Road Anna Downes 11/2
4. National Author’s Dayon for their hard work!
🍂 where a character writes something by an essayist Vacuuming in the Nude: And Other Ways to Get Attention Peggy Rowe 11/24
5. Love Your Red Hair Day 🍂 RED in title Red Mandarin Dress Qiu Xiaolong 11/20
6. National STEAM Day🍂 child who enjoys learning AND character who has hobbies in the STEAM fields AND spy-like character AND involves any sort of mission Murder at King’s Crossing Andrea Penrose 11/21
7. Play Monopoly Day 🍂 characters play a game Let It Glow Marissa Meyer 11/12
8. Thanksgiving 🍂 brown on cover Rebecca Zanetti 11/12

9. Chemistry Week (UK):🍂 character works in a medical profession A Witch's Handbook of Kisses and Curses Molly Harper 11/25
10. Reader's Choice: Adverse Possession Rebecca Zanetti 11/6

Jonquil wrote: "2024 November Monthly Challenge

10/10 done"

Barbara ★ wrote: "November Monthly Challenge

READ: 9/9"

Great work, Barbara and Jonquil!

🦃November Monthly Book Challenge!🦃

Complete: 8/10 Finished! Almost got there!

1. Happy November Birthday:

2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November:
Fletcher's Woman - Linda Lael Miller - 11/4 - 🍁🍁🍁

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Sarah Mayberry:
The Haunting of Maddy Clare - Simone St. James - 11/28 - 🍁🍁🍁🍁

4. National Author’s Day – November 1:
Book Boyfriend - Claire Kingsley - 11/6 - 🍁🍁🍁

5. Love Your Red Hair Day – November 5:

6. National STEAM Day – November 8:
Watchers - Dean Koontz - 11/23 - 🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁

7. Play Monopoly Day – November 19:
Wild Irish Heart - Tricia O'Malley - 11/2 - 🍁🍁🍁

8. Thanksgiving (US) – November 28:
The Best Thing - Mariana Zapata - 11/14 - 🍁🍁

9. Chemistry Week (UK):
Angel's Rest - Emily March - 11/10 - 🍁🍁🍁🍁

10. Reader's Choice:
The Graveyard Shift - Darynda Jones - 11/25 - 🍁🍁🍁🍁