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BOBBING FOR BOOKS

When I was ten I attended a boarding school in England for a few years and each October Halloween was celebrated and it was such fun - the ‘Big� Girls in their final year would throw a party for the rest of the school.

Of course as the school was run by the Church of England we all had to attend church the next day for an All Saints Day service to counteract the pagan rituals from the evening before :)

One activity they did every year was apple bobbing.

Apple bobbing is a traditional Halloween game. The game is played by filling a tub with water and putting apples in the water. Because apples are less dense than water, they float at the surface. We all took turns to kneel down next to the basin and try to catch the apples with our mouths only. The first of us to get an apple out won. But as different apples were in the rest of us were scored according to what Apple we could snaffle. We all got soaked and nearly drowned but boy it was fun.

This year Aussie Readers are going to bob for apples. You can bob for one apple, two apple as or three apples depending on how many tasks you do.

1. Pink Lady - Read 3 books (1 must be an Aussie author)

2. Red Delicious- Read 6 books (2 must be Aussie authors)

3. Granny Smith - Read 9 books (3 must be Aussie authors)

4. Golden Delicious - Read 12 books (4 must be Aussie authors)

DON'T FORGET

1. Our guidelines HERE

2. Please include pictures of the book covers especially when the task requires something to be on the cover - for example if you pick the task that needs a cat or a specific colour on the cover - then we need to see those covers as we don't have time to click on each link to go and check :)


Task List

1. Read a book with a 75% black, orange, white, green, or red cover.

2. Read a book with a vampire, werewolf, witch, zombie, or ghost on the cover.

3. Read a book with a full moon, black cat, pumpkin, candle, or haunted house on the cover.

4. Read a book that has a "treat" on the cover.

5. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are found in HALLOWEEN.

6. Read a book with one of the following words in the title: HAPPY, TRICK, or TREAT.

7. Read a book whose author was born in October, the book was published in October, or the story takes place in October.

8. Read a book whose title starts with a letter in COSTUME.

9. Read a book where the MC attends a Fancy Dress Party or has to wear a costume or disguise.

10. Read a book with a MP genre of horror, mystery, thriller, paranormal, apocalyptic, or dystopia.

11. Read a book where the MC faces their deepest fear.

12. Read a book that takes place in a spooky or eerie setting.

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Here is my list:

Level 1: Pink Lady - Read 3 books (1 must be an Aussie author)

2. Read a book with a vampire, werewolf, witch, zombie, or ghost on the cover.
The Detective Wins The Witch by Kristen Painter (witch on cover)

5. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are found in HALLOWEEN.
Undercover Amish by Ashley Emma (A and E both found in HALLOWEEN)

8. Read a book whose title starts with a letter in COSTUME.
Starline by Imogene Nix � AA (S is found in COSTUME)

Level: Red Delicious (min 2 AAs)
6/6

Task List

1. Read a book with a 75% black, orange, white, green, or red cover.
The Winter Soldier by Daniel Mason 4�s 4/10/18

2. Read a book with a vampire, werewolf, witch, zombie, or ghost on the cover.
3. Read a book with a full moon, black cat, pumpkin, candle, or haunted house on the cover.
4. Read a book that has a "treat" on the cover.
5. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are found in HALLOWEEN.
6. Read a book with one of the following words in the title: HAPPY, TRICK, or TREAT.

7. Read a book whose author was born in October, the book was published in October, or the story takes place in October.
Fatal Promise by Angela Marsons 5�s 16/10/18 16th October

8. Read a book whose title starts with a letter in COSTUME.
Under My Skin by Lisa Unger 3.5�s 7/10/18

9. Read a book where the MC attends a Fancy Dress Party or has to wear a costume or disguise.

10. Read a book with a MP genre of horror, mystery, thriller, paranormal, apocalyptic, or dystopia.
Disguising Demons by Brigid George 5�s 15/10/18 AA

11. Read a book where the MC faces their deepest fear.
The Craftsman by Sharon J. Bolton 5�s 20/10/18

12. Read a book that takes place in a spooky or eerie setting.
Greenlight by Benjamin Stevenson 4�s 11/10/18 AA

What does MP genre mean?

Red Delicious- Read 6 books (2 must be Aussie authors)

6/6

Task List

1. Read a book with a 75% black, orange, white, green, or red cover. Black. Under Fire by Rachel Amphlett AA

2. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are found in HALLOWEEN. Skylight Confessions by Alice Hoffman 4 stars

3. Read a book which was published in October. Plainsong by Kent Haruf 4 stars

4. Read a book whose title starts with a letter in COSTUME. A Month of Sundays by Liz Byrski AA 4 stars

5. Read a book where the MC attends a Fancy Dress Party. Out of Circulation by Miranda James 4 stars

6. Read a book with a MP genre of horror, mystery, thriller, paranormal, apocalyptic, or dystopia. Mystery. 22 Dead Little Bodies by Stuart MacBride 4 stars

Mell wrote: "What does MP genre mean?"

Main page Mell. It means the genre has to be in the list on the book's main page.

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Level 1: Pink Lady - Read 3 books (1 must be an Aussie author)

1. Read a book with a 75% black, orange, white, green, or red cover.
Ask Me Nicely by Amy Andrews (AA)

2. Read a book with a vampire, werewolf, witch, zombie, or ghost on the cover.
The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco read 10/10, ★★�

3. Read a book with a full moon, black cat, pumpkin, candle, or haunted house on the cover.

4. Read a book that has a "treat" on the cover.

5. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are found in HALLOWEEN.

6. Read a book with one of the following words in the title: HAPPY, TRICK, or TREAT.

7. Read a book whose author was born in October, the book was published in October, or the story takes place in October.

8. Read a book whose title starts with a letter in COSTUME.
Seeker by Cate Tiernan

9. Read a book where the MC attends a Fancy Dress Party or has to wear a costume or disguise.

10. Read a book with a MP genre of horror, mystery, thriller, paranormal, apocalyptic, or dystopia.
Driven by Eve Kenin

11. Read a book where the MC faces their deepest fear.

12. Read a book that takes place in a spooky or eerie setting.

Phrynne wrote: "Mell wrote: "What does MP genre mean?"

Main page Mell. It means the genre has to be in the list on the book's main page."

I thought that might've been the case, just wanted to make sure! Thanks :)

Level 1. Pink Lady - Read 3 books (1 must be an Aussie author)

1. Read a book with a 75% black, orange, white, green, or red cover.
Deadly Obsession by Kristine Cayne 1�

4. Read a book that has a "treat" on the cover.
A Trifle Dead by Livia Day AA

10. Read a book with a MP genre of horror, mystery, thriller, paranormal, apocalyptic, or dystopia.
Ink and Bone by Lisa Unger

Level 1: Pink Lady - Read 3 books (1 must be an Aussie author)

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1. Read a book with a 75% black, orange, white, green, or red cover.
The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X (75% black cover).

2. Read a book whose title starts with a letter in COSTUME.
My Mother, a Serial Killer by Hazel Baron - AA (M found in COSTUME).

3. Read a book with a MP genre of horror, mystery, thriller, paranormal, apocalyptic, or dystopia.
Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn (MP genre of mystery).

Level: Lady Pink (min 1 AA)

1. Read a book with a 75% black, orange, white, green, or red cover.

The Book Ninja by Ali Berg AA 4�

3.Read a book with a full moon, black cat, pumpkin, candle or a haunted house on the cover.

Matthew Flinders' Cat by Bryce Courtenay AA

8. Read a book whose title starts with a letter in the word COSTUME.

Somebody I Used to Know by Wendy Mitchell5�

Pink lady (3 books)
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1. Read a book with a 75% black, orange, white, green, or red cover.

Les Fourmis by Bernard Werber

8. Read a book whose title starts with a letter in COSTUME.

Cocaine Blues by Kerry Greenwood AA

10. Read a book with a MP genre of horror, mystery, thriller, paranormal, apocalyptic, or dystopia.

Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

AR October 2018 Challenge - Book Bobbing
Level: Pink Lady, i.e., 3 books, including 1 AA
Duration: 01/10/18 - 31/10/18
Progress: 2/3

7. Read a book whose author was born in October, the book was published in October, or the story takes place in October.
It's Not You, It's Me by Allison Rushby (AA)

� 8. Read a book whose title starts with a letter in COSTUME.
Coal Creek by Alex Miller (AA) 4.5★s

� 10. Read a book with a MP genre of horror, mystery, thriller, paranormal, apocalyptic, or dystopia.
The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn 3â˜È´

Level - Pink Lady - Read 3 books (1 Aussie author)

1. Read a book with a 75% black, orange, white, green, or red cover.
The Obsession by Nora Roberts 4*

7. Read a book whose author was born in October, the book was published in October, or the story takes place in October.
Say You're Sorry by Michael Robotham AA 5*

10. Read a book with a MP genre of horror, mystery, thriller, paranormal, apocalyptic, or dystopia.
Host by Peter James 4*

Pink Lady - Easy 3/3

� 7. Read a book whose author was born in October, the book was published in October, or the story takes place in October.
Bitter Wash Road by Garry Disher A.A 29/10/18 ★★★★

� 8. Read a book whose title starts with a letter in COSTUME.
Slow Horses by Mick Herron 10/10/18 ★★★★�

10. Read a book with a MP genre of horror, mystery, thriller, paranormal, apocalyptic, or dystopia.
� In the Cold Dark Ground by Stuart MacBride 2/10/18 ★★★★�

7. 8. 10.

Mods, is this one okay for 2. Witch?
- the MC is a witch and I assume that is her on the cover but she's not in black with a pointy hat and broomstick.

I am sure that's fine Carolyn. The main character is a witch and one assumes the MC is on the cover ergo she is a witch!

Go for it Carolyn :)

Level 1 - Pink Lady :)

1. Read a book with a 75% white cover
Dyschronia

2. Read a book whose title starts with a letter in cosTume
Taboo

3. Read a book that was published in October.
The Life to Come

I'm going bobbing for Red Delicious (6 books, 2 AA)

� 1.Book with a black cover:
The Road by Cormac McCarthy 5�

� 2. Book with a witch on the cover:
Daughter of Light and Shadows by Anna McKerrow 3�

� 5. Author's first & last initials in Halloween: Rock Paper Sorcery by L.J. Hayward AA 4�

� 7. Book published in October:
Fatal Promise by Angela Marsons 5�

� 8. Book whose title starts with a letter in COSTUME:
Unbound by Jim C. Hines 4�

� 10. Book with MP genre of paranormal:
The Dark Days Club by Alison Goodman AA 4�

Brenda wrote: "Go for it Carolyn :)"

Thanks Phrynne and Brenda!

Updated to here

Thanks Phrynne and Brenda for answering questions :)

Level: Red Delicious (6 books)
Progress: 6/6 -COMPLETE!

1. Read a book with a 75% black, orange, white, green, or red cover.
Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE by Phil Knight Review Here

3. Read a book with a full moon, black cat, pumpkin, candle, or haunted house on the cover.
Catwoman: Soulstealer by Sarah J. Maas (Black cat) Review Here

7. Read a book whose author was born in October, the book was published in October, or the story takes place in October.
The Lost Man by Jane Harper (AA) ([To be] published Oct 23rd) Review Here


8. Read a book whose title starts with a letter in COSTUME.
Scarlet by Marissa Meyer Review Here

9. Read a book where the MC attends a Fancy Dress Party or has to wear a costume or disguise.
Ace of Shades by Amanda Foody Review Here

10. Read a book with a MP genre of horror, mystery, thriller, paranormal, apocalyptic, or dystopia.
Hekla's Children by James Brogden (AA) (horror) Review Here

I'm going to be a Pink Lady - 3 books.

#1, Something Wicked This Way Comes, black and green cover.

#4, Do Not Go Gentle, treat on the cover, AA

#10, Psychic Surveys Book Five: Descension: A Gripping Supernatural Thriller, paranormal

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I'm going for Red Delicious but listing all my options in case I manage more.

Red Delicious
6/6

Task List

1. Read a book with a 75% black, orange, white, green, or red cover. Nine Years Gone

2. Read a book with a vampire, werewolf, witch, zombie, or ghost on the cover.Condemn Me Not: Accused of Witchcraft

3. Read a book with a full moon, black cat, pumpkin, candle, or haunted house on the cover.Remember the Moon

4. Read a book that has a "treat" on the cover. Letters to My Yesterday AA

5. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are found in HALLOWEEN.The Yellow House by Emily O'GradyAA

6. Read a book with one of the following words in the title: HAPPY, TRICK, or TREAT. Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things

7. Read a book whose author was born in October, the book was published in October, or the story takes place in October. Turtles All the Way Down

8. Read a book whose title starts with a letter in COSTUME. Snap

9. Read a book where the MC attends a Fancy Dress Party or has to wear a costume or disguise. Pines

10. Read a book with a MP genre of horror, mystery, thriller, paranormal, apocalyptic, or dystopia. Everything You Told Me

11. Read a book where the MC faces their deepest fear. Black Chalk AA

12. Read a book that takes place in a spooky or eerie setting. The Girl On Legare Street

3. Granny Smith - Read 9 books (3 must be Aussie authors)

5/9

Task List

1. Read a book with a 75% black, orange, white, green, or red cover.
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë -Read 10/10

2. Read a book with a vampire, werewolf, witch, zombie, or ghost on the cover.

3. Read a book with a full moon, black cat, pumpkin, candle, or haunted house on the cover.
They Both Die at the End by Adam Silvera

4. Read a book that has a "treat" on the cover.

5. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are found in HALLOWEEN.
Woo's Wonderful World of Maths by Eddie Woo AA

6. Read a book with one of the following words in the title: HAPPY, TRICK, or TREAT.

7. Read a book whose author was born in October, the book was published in October, or the story takes place in October.
All Fall Down (Circus Hearts #2) by Ellie Marney AA -Read 24/10

8. Read a book whose title starts with a letter in COSTUME.
City of Lies (Poison Wars, #1) by Sam Hawke AA -Read 3/10

9. Read a book where the MC attends a Fancy Dress Party or has to wear a costume or disguise.
Wildcard (Warcross #2) by Marie Lu -Read 10/15

10. Read a book with a MP genre of horror, mystery, thriller, paranormal, apocalyptic, or dystopia.
Liar Liar (Detective Harriet Blue #3) by James Patterson & Candice Fox AA -Read 10/10

11. Read a book where the MC faces their deepest fear.

12. Read a book that takes place in a spooky or eerie setting.

Pink Lady for me

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Task List

1. Read a book with a 75% black, orange, white, green, or red cover.
Leverage in Death by J.D. Robb READ 8/10/18 4*

5. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are found in HALLOWEEN.
The Art Of Preserving Love by Ada Langton(AA) READ 11/10/18 3*

8. Read a book whose title starts with a letter in COSTUME.
A Month of Sundays by Liz Byrski(AA) READ 3/10/18 4*

Krystal wrote: "Level: Pink Lady (3 books)


2. Read a book with a vampire, werewolf, witch, zombie, or ghost on the cover.
'Salem's Lot by Stephen King


Can anyone recommend a good, average-sized horror story by an Aussie author? :)..."

Here's one Krystal! White Walls by H.M.C.

Pink Lady
1. Orange book by Kate Wild AA
8. Title starts with C in Costume by Marissa Meyer
10. Genre mystery (was unsure what MP stood for? So I hope this is correct) by Giles Blunt

Stands for Main Page Suzie - which means the shelves (genres) on the right hand side of the book's page. And mystery is the top one - so you're spot on!!

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The incorrigible challenge addict is in, of course!


BOBBING FOR APPLES
Level: Pink Lady
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1. Read a book where the MC faces their deepest fear.
Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend AA 5â˜�'²õ

2. Read a book with a 75% Black cover.
Her Last Move by John Marrs 5â˜�'²õ

3. Read a book that takes place in a spooky or eerie setting. 
Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco 5â˜�'²õ




Fun challenge, Sally! I absolutely love the kids bobbing for apples! Adorable!

Li'l Owl wrote: "The incorrigible challenge addict is in, of course!

BOBBING FOR BOOKS!
Level: Pink Lady
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Got you down :)

Thanks, Sally! x

Brenda wrote: "Krystal wrote: "Level: Pink Lady (3 books)


2. Read a book with a vampire, werewolf, witch, zombie, or ghost on the cover.
'Salem's Lot by Stephen King


Can anyone r..."

It looks fantastic! But it's not on book depository. :(

Library? Ebook?

Booktopia?

Brenda wrote: "Library? Ebook?"

I tried all the physical book links I could think of but no go. I found it available on kindle for $3.99 but I've never payed for an ebook so I'm on the fence lol.

I'll keep it as a plan B I think! Thanks!

I'll start with Red Delicious (6 Books, 2 AA) and go from there.

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Task List

1. Read a book with a 75% black, orange, white, green, or red cover.
The Book Ninja by Ali Berg AA 5 stars 6/10/18

2. Read a book with a vampire, werewolf, witch, zombie, or ghost on the cover.

3. Read a book with a full moon, black cat, pumpkin, candle, or haunted house on the cover.
Costume Catastrophe by Kathi Daley 3 stars 9/10/18

4. Read a book that has a "treat" on the cover.

5. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are found in HALLOWEEN.
The Yellow House by Emily O'Grady AA 4 stars 2/10/18

6. Read a book with one of the following words in the title: HAPPY, TRICK, or TREAT.

7. Read a book whose author was born in October, the book was published in October, or the story takes place in October.
Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak AA 5 stars 1/10/18

8. Read a book whose title starts with a letter in COSTUME.
Our Little Lies by Sue Watson 3 stars 8/10/18

9. Read a book where the MC attends a Fancy Dress Party or has to wear a costume or disguise.

10. Read a book with a MP genre of horror, mystery, thriller, paranormal, apocalyptic, or dystopia.
A Picture of Murder by T E Kinsey 4 stars 21/10/18

11. Read a book where the MC faces their deepest fear.

12. Read a book that takes place in a spooky or eerie setting.
Dracul by Dacre Stoker 4 stars 20/10/18

Krystal wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Library? Ebook?"

I tried all the physical book links I could think of but no go. I found it available on kindle for $3.99 but I've never payed for an ebook so I'm on the fence lol.
..."

That's a pretty good price when you see some for a higher price than a paperback on Amazon!!! lol Good luck :)

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1. Pink Lady - Read 3 books (1 must be an Aussie author)

6. Read a book with one of the following words in the title: HAPPY, TRICK, or TREAT. The Happy Prince And Other Stories by Oscar Wilde

8. Read a book whose title starts with a letter in COSTUME. Monkey Grip by Helen Garner (AA)

10. Read a book with a MP genre of horror, mystery, thriller, paranormal, apocalyptic, or dystopia. Death at the President's Lodging by Michael Innes

Nice concept! I will not join in, too many of my unread books are still in boxes.

Pet wrote: "1. Pink Lady - Read 3 books (1 must be an Aussie author)

6. Read a book with one of the following words in the title: HAPPY, TRICK, or TREAT. The Happy Prince And Other Stories by ..."

Got you on the list Pet :)

Just easy for me please :)

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7. Read a book whose author was born in October, the book was published in October, or the story takes place in October: Easy by Tammara Webber

8. Read a book whose title starts with a letter in COSTUME: The Secret River by Kate Grenville (AA)

10. Read a book with a MP genre of horror, mystery, thriller, paranormal, apocalyptic, or dystopia: Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

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Thanks Sally! :)

Easy Level- 3 books.
1. 75% Orange cover- (AA)
2. Ghost on cover- (AA)
3. Authors first and last initials found in Halloween- (AA).