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2011 October Monthly Challenge ~ Participant's Thread

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01. "O" is for October: Read a book in which the title or author's first or last name starts with "O".
Only Mine by Susan Mallery
OR
An Offer From a Gentleman by Julia Quinn
OR
Heart Search by Robin D. Owens
02. Happy Birthday: (Oct 5) - Happy Birthday Jenny!
The Inn At Eagle Point by Sherryl Woods
03. Geography: Read a book in which the author, character or setting is from Utah.
Whispers through Time by Sherry Lewis
04. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Read a book that is chick lit or women's fiction, a book with a character dealing with cancer or a book with a strong female lead.
The House on Olive Street by Robyn Carr
OR
Deep in the Valley by Robyn Carr
05. Reading Group Month: Read a book with at least one other person.
The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt
06. National Grouch Day: Read a book with a "surly" or "difficult" character.
The Viper by Monica McCarty
07. First Day of Autumn: Read a book set in the Fall, with the word "Autumn" in the title or with at least 2 Autumn colors on the cover (red, orange, yellow, green or brown).
Sexiest Man Alive by Diana Holquist
OR
Just in Time by Marilyn Campbell
08. World Food Day: Read a book that is set in the food industry, a book with a character that works in the food industry or a book with food on the cover.
Sweet Talk by Susan Mallery
09. Happy Halloween!: Read a book with a character, or subject matter, that is also a typical, old fashioned Halloween costume (witch, ghost, vampire, princess, fairy, cowboy, firefighter, etc).
Morgan (Buckhorn Brothers, #2) by Lori Foster (sheriff)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book you wish.
Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs















Oct 1-31st
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an October birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf
5. Reading Group Month: Read a book with at least one other person. (Buddy Read - doing with another GR group)
6. National Grouch Day: Read a book with a "surly" or "difficult" character.
7. First Day of Autumn: Autumn colors on the cover (red, orange, yellow, green, or brown)
8. World Food Day: Read a book with a character that works is the food industry.







6/6...............I AM FINISHED!!!!
1. O is for October...skip
2.Happy Birthday... (Oct 1)ME..
3.Geography...Utah-Skip
4.Breast Cancer Awareness...Pink Cover...
5.Buddy Read.....
6.Grouchy lead character...skip
7.First Day of Autumn...read a book with Autumn in title or a book with fall colors on the cover....
8.Food...skip
9.Dressed like a traditional Halloween costume....
10.Readers Choice...







Welcome Caroline! If you have any questions, pop on over to the Suggestions Thread

Duration: Oct 1 ~ Oct 30
0/10 Read
1. O is for...: One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost
2. Happy Birthday Auntee! Edge of Sight by Roxanne St. Claire
3. From the land of Salty Lakes: Good Girls Don't by Victoria Dahl
4. Pink = Strength: Ten Ways to Be Adored When Landing a Lord by Sarah MacLean
5. Read it With Me...Please: Dead Silence by Brenda Novak
6. You Big Grouch!: The Angel and the Prince by Laurel O'Donnell
7. Legends of the Fall: Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon
8. Food Makes the World Go 'Round: The Lost Recipe for Happiness by Barbara O'Neal
9. Dressed Like a Vamp: Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells
10. It's My Party: TBD










Complete: 4/8
1. O is for...:Out of Body by Stella Cameron - Done: Oct 9
2. Happy Birthday Corrupt Angel: Down River by Karen Harper
3. Strong female: Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian - - Done: Oct 5
4. Buddy Read: Storm's Heart by Thea Harrison
5. Grouchy Guy: Hunger Untamed by Pamela Palmer - Done: Oct 8
6. Autumn Colors: Don't Tell by Karen Rose - Done: Oct 11
7. Halloween: Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost
8. Reader's Choice:Running Scared by Shannon K. Butcher - Done: Oct 13

5/5 READ; UPDATED 10.30.11
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
(#2 Happy Birthday to Anna!)...I read

(#5 Reading Group Month...read this book with my outside book club "Reading Between the Wines"):
I read

(#7 First Day of Autumn...read a book with autumn colors on the cover):
I read

(#9 Happy Halloween: read a book with a character that is also a typical, old-fashioned Halloween costume):
I read

(#10 Reader's Choice):
I read




1. Starts with O: The Missing Ink - Karen Olsen
2. B-Day -Carolyn F: Bayou Moon - Ilona Andrews
3. Geography- Utah: Thunderhead - Douglas Preston/Lincoln Child
4. Breast Cancer Awareness: Succubus Revealed Richelle Mead
5. Reading Group: Covet - J.R. Ward
6. National Grouch Day: TBD
7. First day of Autumn: Captured by the Highlander - Julianne Maclean
8. World Food DAY: One Hex of a Wedding - Yasmine Galenorn
9. Happy Halloween: X-Rated Bloodsuckers - Mario Aceveco
10. Choice: Havemercy - Jaida Jones










0/10 Read
O is for October: One Good Knight by Mercedes Lackey
Happy B-Day Shirley! The Deception of the Emerald Ring by Lauren Willig
Utah: A Little Bit Wild by Victoria Dahl
Breast Cancer Awareness: Bring On The Night by Jeri Smith-Ready
Reading Group Day: Storm's Heart by Thea Harrison (Group Read in another Goodreads Group)
National Grouch Day: Ill Wind by Nevada Barr
First Day of Autumn: The Darkest Surrender by Gena Showalter
World Food Day: The Diva Takes the Cake by Krista Davis
Happy Halloween: A Charmed Death by Madelyn Alt
My Choice: TBD











Thanks Lacy, this is exactly what I'd hoped people would do. Would you mind reposting this on the suggestions thread?

Welcome Caroline! If you have any questions, pop on over to the Suggestions Thread"
Thanks Penney x x


Sure thang, Penny!

Duration: Oct 1 - Oct 30
09/03 Read
1. "O" is for October - Olivia Cunning. Backstage Pass 10/17**
2. Happy B-day Carolyn F! - To Taste Temptation by Elizabeth Hoyt 10/30***
3. Geography - Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Utah
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Succubus on Top by Richelle Mead 10/13***
5. Reading Group Month - Archangel's Blade by Nalini Singh 10/22****
6. National Grouch Day - Gage. Blood Brothers by Nora Roberts 10/04****
7. First Day of Autumn - Dark Embers by Tessa Adams 10/09***
8. World Food Day - Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie 10/23****
9. Happy Halloween! - Ghosts!. The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong 10/08**
10. Reader's Choice - Once a Princess by Johanna Lindsey 10/18****

RRRC October 2011 Reading Challenge
Read: 0/10
1. O for October: One of Our Thursdays Is Missing by Jasper Fforde
2. Happy Birthday Kelli: The Immortal Hunter (Rogue Hunter, #2) or The Reluctant Vampire by Lynsay Sands
3. Geography - Utah: Midnight Kiss by Victoria Dahl
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh
5. Reading Group Month: Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews
6. National Grouch Day: Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison
7. First Day of Autumn: Dark Predator by Christine Feehan
8. World Food Day:
9. Happy Halloween: Eternity in Death by J.D. Robb (Vampires)
10. Reader's Choice Eternal Hunter by Cynthia Eden











1. O Title/Author - Out of My Mind by Rhodes
2. Happy Bday (D.G.)- Hot Head by Suede
3. Utah Author- Talk Me Down by Dahl
4. Chick-Lit - Friday Night Cocktails by Rushby
5. Read with Friends - Slow Ride by McCarthy
6. Surly/Difficult Character - Mr. Impossible by Chase
7. Autumn Colors- Trust Me by Erno
8. Food - Can't Stand The Heat by Edwards
9. Halloween - Much Ado About Vampires by MacAlister
10. My Choice - Shadowflame by Sylvan











1. "O" is for October: One True Love
2. Happy Birthday!: Happy Birthday Bridget! My birthday is October 14th as well. Lord of Shadows
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Divorced, Desperate and Delicious
6. National Grouch Day: The Viper
7. First Day of Autumn:.The Secret History of Elizabeth Tudor, Vampire Slayer
8. World Food Day: Wicked Appetite
9. Happy Halloween!:Vampires!! Halfway to the Grave
10. Reader's Choice: A Crimson Warning










0/3 or 5 Completed
1. October Once in Every Life Kristin Hannah
2. [image error] Brandy! (aka Ridley) TBD (lots to choose from)
3. Utah Author The Wicked West Victoria Dahl
4.

6.

7. Autumn Devil's Desire Laurie McBain
9. [image error] Cowboy For Hire Alice Duncan
10. My Pick Love's Tender Fury Jennifer Wilde







Don't know yet if I'll do 3 or 5.

1. "O" is for October: Once an Outlaw by Debbi Rawlins
2. Happy Birthday!: (Michelle)Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead
3. Geography: Thirty Nights with a Highland Husband by Melissa Mayhue
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie
5. Reading Group Month: Devil of the Highlands by Lynsay Sands
6. National Grouch Day: After Dark by Wendy Etherington
7. First Day of Autumn: An Improper Companion by Anne Herries
8. World Food Day: Fudge Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke
9. Happy Halloween!: (witch) A Charmed Death by Madelyn Alt
10. Reader's Choice: Someone to Watch Over Me by Lisa Kleypas

0/5 Completed
1. "O" is for October: TBD
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: TBD
5. Reading Group Month: Vanish (Group read for 2 other groups I'm in)
7. First Day of Autumn: TBD
10. Reader's Choice: TBD


0/10
1. "O" is for October: The Way You Aren't
2. Happy Birthday!: The Lunatic Cafe (happy birthday Tricia)
3. Geography: Heartbreaker
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Something Borrowed
5. Reading Group Month: The Finley Sisters' Oath of Romance
6. National Grouch Day: Dark Desires After Dusk
7. First Day of Autumn: The Cajun Cowboy
8. World Food Day: Simply Irresistible
9. Happy Halloween!: Envy(Angel)
10. Reader's Choice: Love, Come to Me

0/5
2. Happy birthday! From Ginas TBR List Coraline
4.Breast Cancer Awareness Month: My Sister's Keeper
5.
8.World Food Day:Hannahs List
10.Reader Choice: The Body Finder

I'm in for 5!
1. "O" is for October: Only By Your Touch by Catherine Anderson
2. Happy Birthday!: Lip Service by Susan Mallery
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: The Penny Pinchers Club by Sarah Strohmeyer
8. World Food Day: Sweet Love by Sarah Strohmeyer
10. Reader's Choice: 50 Harbor Street by Debbie Macomber






1. "O" is for October: Obsessed
2. Happy Birthday!:Under Her Skin
3. Geography: Start Me Up
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month:Fools Rush In
7. First Day of Autumn: Riding Wild
8. World Food Day: Sweet Spot
9. Happy Halloween!: The Art of Seducing a Naked Werewolf
10. Reader's Choice: Animal Attraction








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10. Ladie's Choice: Tattoo
5. Friends that read together...: A Dirty Job
9. All Hallows Read: Spirit Bound




Completed 0/10
1. "O" is for October: Read a book which title starts with "O". Oh. My. Gods. by Terra Lynn Childs
2. Happy Birthday Amber!! Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Utah Good Girls Don't by Victoria Dahl
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Read a book that is Chick-lit with a pink cover. Serendipity by Carly Phillips
5. Reading Group Month: Read a book with at least one other person. One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost (SOS group read)
6. National Grouch Day: Read a book with a "surly" or "difficult" character. Jericho in Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning
7. First Day of Autumn: Read a book with at least 2 Autumn colors on the cover (red, orange, yellow, green, or brown) Etched in Bone by Adrian Phoenix
8. World Food Day: Read a book with food on the cover. Romeo, Romeo by Robin Kaye
9. Happy Halloween!: Read a book with a character that is also a typical, old-fashioned Halloween costume Vampire in Hungry for You by Lynsay Sands
10. Reader's Choice: Read a book, any book. The decision is all yours. TBD
Challenge Duration: October 1 – October 31, 2011

1. "O" is for October: One Dance with a Duke by Tessa Dare--Done 10-13-11
2. Happy Birthday Sammie =^.^=!: The Dead Girls' Dance by Rachel Caine
3. Geography: Good Girls Don't by Victoria Dahl--Done 10-12-11
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: The Bliss Factor by Penny McCall--Done 10-3-11
5. Reading Group Month: When You Dare by Lori Foster--Done 10-11-11
7. First Day of Autumn: The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason--Done 10-8-11
9. Happy Halloween!: Yours For Eternity by various authors-Done 10-7-11
10. Reader's Choice: Better Off Undead by D.D. Barant --Done 10-18-11









ALL DONE
9. Halloween: Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris

1. October: Once a Princess by Johanna Lindsey

6. Grouch: Enchanting the Beast by Kathryne Kennedy

4. Breast Cancer: Seducing the Governess by Margo Maguire

10. Reader's Choice: Touch of Enchantment by Teresa Medeiros

2. B-Day: Michelle- Defeat the Darkness by Alexis Morgan


1. "O" book-Oscar's Soul
2. Happy Birthday Emily! So many to choose from but probably Fifty Shades of Grey
3. Utah- To Bend by Pepper Espinoza(author from Utah)
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month- Serendipity or Dating Cupid (both pink covers)
5. Reading Group Month- Blacque/Bleu- group read with another group
6. National Grouch Day-
8. World Food Day- Candy Store
7. First Day Of Autumn- Lily Mine or Wolf Tales 11
9. Happy Halloween!- Promises (police officer)
10.Choice- Anchor and Storm












0/10 Completed
1. "O" is for October: The One I Want by Nancy Warren.
2. Happy Birthday!: Pack Challenge by Shelly Laurenston. (Happy Birthday Carolyn F.)
3. Geography: The Wicked West by Victoria Dahl.
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Witness in Death by J.D. Robb.
5. Reading Group Month: Devil of the Highlands by Lynsay Sands.
6. National Grouch Day: After Dark by Wendy Etherington
7. First Day of Autumn: Captured by the Highlander by Julianne MacLean.
8. World Food Day: Too Hot To Touch by Louisa Edwards.
9. Happy Halloween!: Shades of Midnight by Lara Adrian. (Vampire!)
10. Reader's Choice: Straight from the Hip by Susan Mallery.

Read: 0/10
1. O for October: On the Run by Sue Fineman
2. Happy Birthday Michelle (4th): Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
3. Geography - Utah: Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Mother, Please! by Brenda Novak
5. Reading Group Month: TBD
6. National Grouch Day: Kiss an Angel by Susan Elizabeth Phillips
7. First Day of Autumn: An Autumn Crush by Milly Johnson
8. World Food Day: Hot Flash by Kathy Carmichael
9. Happy Haloween!: Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
10. Readers Choice: He Loves Lucy by Susan Donovan










October Monthly Challenge 2011
Duration: Oct 1 ~ Oct 30
0/5 Read
1. "O" Book: One Grave At A Time by Jeaniene Frost
2. Happy B-Day: Corrupt (7th Oct) Trial By Fire by Jo Davis
7. First Day of Autumn: Red/Yellow/Orange/Brown Archeron by Sherrilyn Kenyon
9. Happy Halloween!: Witch Witchling by Yasmine Galenorm
10. My Choice: Dark Taste of Rapture by Gena Showalter






1. "O": Out of Africa by Isak Dinesen
2. Happy Birthday!: Nevidni človek by Ralph Ellison (Happy Birthday, Cherie!)
3. Geography (Utah): Dancing in the Moonlight by RaeAnne Thayne
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Northern Lights by Nora Roberts (High-five to me!)
5. Reading Group Month: TBD
6. National Grouch Day: Pločevinasti boben by Günter Grass
7. First Day of Autumn: TBD
8. World Food Day: Island Heat by Sarah Mayberry
9. Happy Halloween!: Mojster in Margareta by Mikhail Bulgakov (devil)
10. Reader's Choice: TBD








Duration 1st October - 31st October
3/3 Completed FINISHED

October Monthly Challenge 2011
Duration: Oct 1 ~ Oct 30
0/6 Read
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month (strong female lead): Rapture in Death by J.D. Robb
5. Reading Group Read: The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
6. National Grouch Day (difficult): Unraveled by Gena Showalter
7. First Day of Autumn (2 colors): The Day Before by Lisa Schroeder
9. Happy Halloween (Zombies): The Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan
10. Reader's choice: One for the Money by Janet Evanovich







Romance Readers Reading Challenge
2011 October Monthly Challenge
Duration: October 1, 2011 - October 31, 2011
Progress: 8 out of 10
1. "O" is for October: Read a book which title or author's name (first or last) starts with "O": Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an October birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose "day" falls on the same "day" as yours: Happy Birthday Ridley! One Foot in the Grave by Jeaniene Frost
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Utah
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Read a book with a strong female lead (mental and/or emotional strength): Logan by Linda Lael Miller
5. Reading Group Month: Read a book with at least one other person. It could be a fellow GR friend (i.e. Buddy Read), an outside book club or just a friend.
6. National Grouch Day: Read a book with a "surly" or "difficult" character: Unholy Magic by Stacia Kane
7. First Day of Autumn: Read a book with at least 2 Autumn colors on the cover (red, orange, yellow, green, or brown): The Alchemist: A Graphic Novel by Paulo Coelho
8. World Food Day: Read a book with food on the cover: I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence by Amy Sedaris
9. Happy Halloween!: Witch: Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane
10. Reader's Choice: Read a book, any book. The decision is all yours: The Rana Look by Sandra Brown









1. 'O' is for October - On Fire II: Still Burning
2. Happy Birthday! - Father Mine: Zsadist and Bella's Story
3. Geography - August: Scorched
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month - Twin Temptations
5. Reading Group Month - Genesis
6. National Grouch Day - My Dangerous Duke
7. First Day of Autumn - What to Buy for the Vamp Who Has Everything
8. World Food Day - Dreaming of You
9. Happy Halloween! (Vampire) - Dance With a Vampire
10. Reader's Choice - Pearls Before Swine
Books mentioned in this topic
Heaven and Earth (other topics)Trial by Fire (other topics)
One Grave at a Time (other topics)
Dark Taste of Rapture (other topics)
Acheron (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Lisa Gardner (other topics)Sophie Kinsella (other topics)
Joe Hill (other topics)
Matthew Quick (other topics)
Kathryn Stockett (other topics)
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A big THANK YOU to those who contribute to the Suggestions Thread! The monthly input is invaluable and greatly appreciated.
1. "O" is for October: Read a book which title or author's name (first or last) starts with "O".
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an October birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose "day" falls on the same "day" as yours. If no one has the same day, chose someone with the closest day to yours. October Birthday List
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Utah
4. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Read a book that is Chick-lit or Women's Fiction, a book with a character dealing with cancer or a book with a strong female lead ("strong" can encompass physical, mental and/or emotional strength) *A virtual high-five for a book with a pink cover.
5. Reading Group Month: Read a book with at least one other person. It could be a fellow GR friend (i.e. Buddy Read), an outside book club or just a friend.
6. National Grouch Day: Read a book with a "surly" or "difficult" character.
7. First Day of Autumn: Read a book set in the Fall, with the word 'Autumn' in the title or with at least 2 Autumn colors on the cover (red, orange, yellow, green, or brown)
8. World Food Day: Read a book that is set in the food industry, a book with a character that works is the food industry or a book with food on the cover.
9. Happy Halloween!: Read a book with a character, or subject matter, that is also a typical, old-fashioned Halloween costume (witch, ghost, vamp, princess, fairy, cowboy, firefighter etc, etc...). Please post your costume of choice.
10. Reader's Choice: Read a book, any book. The decision is all yours.
Challenge Duration: October 1 – October 31, 2011
You can choose 3 , 5 , 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, books availability and/or time commitment.
When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s. Please repost your progress as it helps when consolidating.
Happy Reading Everyone!
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