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message 51: by Mima (new)

Mima (mimajay) | 79 comments Not too sure which of these I'll read yet, but I know I won't have the time to read many of them.

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

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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 The Near Witch by Victoria Schwab

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

4. Read a book that has a "treat" on the cover The Diary of a Bookseller by Shaun Bythell

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 The Tethered Mage by Melissa Caruso

8. Read a book whose title starts with a letter in COSTUME The Shop at Hoopers Bend by Emily Rodda AA

9. Read a book where the MC attends a Fancy Dress Party or has to wear a costume or disguise The Boy in the Dress by David Walliams

10. Read a book with a MP genre of horror, mystery, thriller, paranormal, apocalyptic, or dystopia Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library by Chris Grabenstein

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

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

The Near Witch (The Near Witch, #1) by Victoria Schwab Crenshaw by Katherine Applegate The Diary of a Bookseller by Shaun Bythell The Tethered Mage (Swords and Fire, #1) by Melissa Caruso The Shop at Hoopers Bend by Emily Rodda The Boy in the Dress by David Walliams Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library (Mr. Lemoncello's Library #1) by Chris Grabenstein


message 52: by Sally906 (new)

Sally906 | 73 comments Added up to here


message 53: by MichelleG (last edited Oct 19, 2018 05:28PM) (new)

MichelleG (michellegreiss) | 1186 comments October Challenge - Bobbing for Books

Level: Pink Lady
Progress: 3/ 3



1 - (2.) Read a book with a vampire, werewolf, witch, zombie, or ghost on the cover. - Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin. Read: 20 Oct, Rated: 2 stars

2 - (8.) Read a book whose title starts with a letter in COSTUME. - The Dry by Jane Harper (AA). Read: 7 Oct, Rated: 5 stars

3 - (10.) Read a book with a MP genre of horror, mystery, thriller, paranormal, apocalyptic, or dystopia. - Lake Silence by Anne Bishop. Read: 6 Oct, Rated: 5 stars

Once Bitten, Twice Shy (Jaz Parks, #1) by Jennifer Rardin The Dry (Aaron Falk, #1) by Jane Harper Lake Silence (The Others, #6) by Anne Bishop


message 54: by Sally906 (new)

Sally906 | 73 comments Have you on the list Michelle


message 55: by MichelleG (new)

MichelleG (michellegreiss) | 1186 comments Thanks Sally :)


message 56: by Clare (last edited Oct 31, 2018 06:06AM) (new)

Clare Snow (claresnow) | 500 comments I love Pink Ladies!

Level: Pink Lady
Progress: 2/ 3

8. Read a book whose title starts with a letter in COSTUME.
The Surface Breaks Read 26/10. 4�

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

12. Read a book that takes place in a spooky or eerie setting.
Catching Teller Crow AA Read 30/10. 5�

The Surface Breaks by Louise O'Neill Impostors (Impostors, #1) by Scott Westerfeld Catching Teller Crow by Ambelin Kwaymullina


message 57: by Sally906 (new)

Sally906 | 73 comments Got you Clare


message 58: by Jenn (last edited Oct 21, 2018 05:55PM) (new)

Jenn (jumpapa) | 786 comments I'm in. Task List - Golden Delicious 12/12 (4 AA)

1. Read a book with a 75% black, orange, white, green, or red cover.
Confession by Jamie Garrett AA 4 stars

2. Read a book with a vampire, werewolf, witch, zombie, or ghost on the cover.
Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors by Molly Harper 4.5 stars

3. Read a book with a full moon, black cat, pumpkin, candle, or haunted house on the cover.
Blood Kissed by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars

4. Read a book that has a "treat" on the cover.
The Chocolate Promise by Josephine Moon AA 4 stars

5. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are found in HALLOWEEN.
Switched by Amanda Hocking 4 stars

6. Read a book with one of the following words in the title: HAPPY, TRICK, or TREAT.
Tricky Twenty-Two by Janet Evanovich 3.5 stars

7. Read a book whose author was born in October, the book was published in October, or the story takes place in October.
All the Little Liars by Charlaine Harris 5 stars

8. Read a book whose title starts with a letter in COSTUME.
Torn by Amanda Hocking 4.5 stars

9. Read a book where the MC attends a Fancy Dress Party or has to wear a costume or disguise.
The Iron King by Julie Kagawa 4 stars

10. Read a book with a MP genre of horror, mystery, thriller, paranormal, apocalyptic, or dystopia.
Someone Like You by Karly Lane AA 4.5 stars

11. Read a book where the MC faces their deepest fear.
Numbers by Laurann Dohner 5 stars

12. Read a book that takes place in a spooky or eerie setting
Hell's Bell by Keri Arthur AA 5 stars

Confession (Steel Kings MC Book 2) by Jamie Garrett Nice Girls Don't Bite Their Neighbors (Jane Jameson, #4) by Molly Harper Blood Kissed (Lizzie Grace, #1) by Keri Arthur The Chocolate Promise by Josephine Moon Switched (Trylle, #1) by Amanda Hocking Tricky Twenty-Two (Stephanie Plum, #22) by Janet Evanovich All the Little Liars (Aurora Teagarden, #9) by Charlaine Harris Torn (Trylle, #2) by Amanda Hocking The Iron King (The Iron Fey, #1) by Julie Kagawa Someone Like You by Karly Lane Numbers (New Species, #14) by Laurann Dohner Hell's Bell (Lizzie Grace, #2) by Keri Arthur


message 59: by Sally906 (new)

Sally906 | 73 comments You're on the list Jennifer


message 60: by Jenn (new)

Jenn (jumpapa) | 786 comments Sally906 wrote: "You're on the list Jennifer"

thanks Sally


message 61: by Nicola (new)

Nicola | 1161 comments My list (and it's early!)
2. Read a book with a witch on the cover
Tardy Bells and Witches' Spells (Womby's School for Wayward Witches, #1) by Sarina Dorie Tardy Bells and Witches' Spells / Sarina Dorie
5. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are found in HALLOWEEN
Captain Cook's Apprentice by Anthony Hill Captain Cook's Apprentice / Anthony Hill AA
10. Read a boo with a MP genre of thriller
Winner Lose All by William F. Brown Winner Lose All / William F. Brown


message 62: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79169 comments Mod
Good job Nicola - you're organised :)


message 63: by Sally906 (new)

Sally906 | 73 comments Added you Nicola


message 64: by Trish (last edited Oct 18, 2018 07:13PM) (new)

Trish (trishr) | 1084 comments Joining in the challenge, Bobbing for Books...It is again the easy challenge for me.
Pink Lady..3 books, at least 1 Aussie Author
1 Read a book whose author's first and last initials are found in HALLOWEEN..Fault Lines by Nancy Huston Fault Lines by Nancy Huston ...read 3.5*

2. Read a book with one of the following words in the title: HAPPY, TRICK, or TREAT...So Happy it Hurts by Anneliese Mackintosh So Happy It Hurts by Anneliese Mackintosh

3. Read a book whose title starts with a letter in COSTUME...Storyland by Catherine McKinnon...Aussie Author Storyland by Catherine McKinnon ...read 3.5*


message 65: by Sonia (last edited Oct 09, 2018 10:16PM) (new)

Sonia Shurdington | 2 comments I am going for Pink Lady - Read 3 books

1. Read a book with a 75% black, orange, white, green, or red cover. - Quarter to Midnight: Fifteen Tales of Horror and Suspense Quarter to Midnight Fifteen Tales of Horror and Suspense by Darcy Coates (Aussie Author)

2. Read a book with a vampire, werewolf, witch, zombie, or ghost on the cover. Pride and Prejudice and Zombies Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, #1) by Seth Grahame-Smith

3. Read a book with a full moon, black cat, pumpkin, candle, or haunted house on the cover. The Travelling Cat Chronicles The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa


message 66: by Sally906 (new)

Sally906 | 73 comments Added up to here.


message 67: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79169 comments Mod
Are you all ready to get stuck into this challenge tomorrow? I can't believe it'll be October in just over 3 hours!!


message 68: by Krystal (new)

Krystal (krystallee6363) | 2263 comments Brenda wrote: "Are you all ready to get stuck into this challenge tomorrow? I can't believe it'll be October in just over 3 hours!!"

Of course I've over-committed to 'in between' books so it'll be a late start for me haha

How fast has the year gone!


message 69: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79169 comments Mod
LOL! And it's shocking isn't it! It doesn't seem but a couple of months ago that we were just getting ready for LAST Christmas!!


message 70: by Sharah (new)

Sharah McConville | 541 comments Brenda wrote: "Are you all ready to get stuck into this challenge tomorrow? I can't believe it'll be October in just over 3 hours!!"

Yay, looking forward to doing another challenge. The September one was the first challenge I'd done.


message 71: by Mell (new)

Mell (mellrouvray) | 332 comments I've made a start on my first book - assuming the title character is the person on the cover!

The Bone Witch by Rin Chupeco

The Bone Witch (The Bone Witch, #1) by Rin Chupeco


message 72: by Tanya (last edited Oct 17, 2018 07:46PM) (new)

Tanya (silphil) | 39 comments Easy for me please (fingers crossed I make it this month!)


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

The Missing Pieces of Us by Fleur McDonald READ 16/10 3 stars The Missing Pieces of Us by Fleur McDonald (AA)

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

A Million Junes by Emily Henry READ 7/10 4 stars A Million Junes by Emily Henry

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

Face Off by Brenda Novak READ 11/10 3 stars Face Off (The Evelyn Talbot Chronicles, #3) by Brenda Novak


message 73: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79169 comments Mod
Sharah wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Are you all ready to get stuck into this challenge tomorrow? I can't believe it'll be October in just over 3 hours!!"

Yay, looking forward to doing another challenge. The September ..."


Glad you're joining us again Sharah!


message 74: by Kylie (new)

Kylie D | 740 comments I started my first book this morning, Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak Bridge of Clay by Markus Zusak
I'm hoping to have it finished by tonight (I know, I have no life lol)


message 75: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79169 comments Mod
I'll be getting to that one shortly too Kylie :)


message 76: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15428 comments Mod
Me too. This month anyway!


message 77: by Krystal (new)

Krystal (krystallee6363) | 2263 comments Finally settled on my AA horror! Hekla's Children by James Brogden. His GR bio mentions birth and current location as UK but the 'About the Author' in the back of the book says he grew up in Tassie. So that counts, right?! :)


message 78: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79169 comments Mod
Yes that's fine Krystal :)


message 79: by Janine (new)

Janine (janineor) | 2128 comments Finished my 1st

#8 Title Starts with a Letter in COSTUME
A Month of Sundays by Liz Byrski A Month of Sundays by Liz Byrski(AA) 4*


message 80: by Kylie (last edited Oct 08, 2018 01:04PM) (new)

Kylie (kyliemaree) | 878 comments I'm a little late this month to sign up - I trust that it's not too late to join? What another remarkably clever and creative challenge Sally! :)

As usual, still deliberating on my selections! :)

AR October 2018 Challenge - Book Bobbing!
Duration: 01/10/18 - 31/10/18
Pink Lady (Easy) Level: 3 books including one AA

Progress: 1/3



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

The Word Is Murder by Anthony Horowitz.

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

Victoria by Daisy Goodwin. � October 2016 (audiobook).

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

A Scone To Die For by H.Y. Hanna AA. Completed 07/10 - 5 stars.

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

Death du Jour by Kathy Reichs. Thriller, Mystery

The Word Is Murder by Anthony Horowitz Victoria by Daisy Goodwin A Scone To Die For (Oxford Tearoom Mysteries #1) by H.Y. Hanna Death du Jour (Temperance Brennan, #2) by Kathy Reichs


message 81: by Sally906 (new)

Sally906 | 73 comments Not to late at all - I have added you Kylie :)


message 82: by Kylie (new)

Kylie (kyliemaree) | 878 comments Thanks Sally. :)


message 83: by Kylie (new)

Kylie D | 740 comments I finished my second last night. The Yellow House by Emily O'Grady The Yellow House by Emily O'Grady
(Author's initials in HALLOWEEN)


message 84: by Suzie (new)

Suzie | 458 comments Finished my first book. #10. Genre mystery Forty Words for Sorrow (John Cardinal and Lise Delorme Mystery, #1) by Giles Blunt by Giles Blunt 4 stars


message 85: by Baz (last edited Oct 04, 2018 03:30AM) (new)

Baz MW (bazcatt) I have to keep it short (Pink Lady) as I have some catching up to do once I finish my current book. Then I will move onto;

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

8. Read a book whose title starts with a letter in COSTUME.
The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery
The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery

10. Read a book with a MP genre of horror, mystery, thriller, paranormal, apocalyptic, or dystopia.
Dead Centre by Robin Bowles (AA)
Dead Centre by Robin Bowles


message 86: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79169 comments Mod
Can you mark your Aussie author please Baz? Thanks :)


message 87: by Baz (new)

Baz MW (bazcatt) Brenda wrote: "Can you mark your Aussie author please Baz? Thanks :)" Sorry, I hit enter while I was still editing. Sorted :)


message 88: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79169 comments Mod
Haha! Ooops sorry!


message 89: by Sally906 (new)

Sally906 | 73 comments Added you to the list Baz - welcome back :)


message 90: by Krystal (new)

Krystal (krystallee6363) | 2263 comments So because I'm reading The Lost Man by Jane Harper which fits this challenge beautifully, I've upped my challenge to Red Delicious. Here's hoping I haven't bitten off more (apple) than I can chew!


message 91: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79169 comments Mod
LOL!!


message 92: by Krystal (new)

Krystal (krystallee6363) | 2263 comments Finished my first: The Lost Man by Jane Harper (AA), which will be published 23rd October.

Review here: /review/show...


message 93: by Tanya (new)

Tanya (silphil) | 39 comments Finished my first too: A Million June by Emily Henry. More relevant to this challenge than I realised with ghosts and things.


message 94: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79169 comments Mod
Tanya wrote: "Finished my first too: A Million June by Emily Henry. More relevant to this challenge than I realised with ghosts and things."

A Million Junes by Emily Henry


message 95: by Tanya (new)

Tanya (silphil) | 39 comments Brenda wrote: "Tanya wrote: "Finished my first too: A Million June by Emily Henry. More relevant to this challenge than I realised with ghosts and things."

A Million Junes by [author:Emily Henry|..."


Opps, sorry Brenda!


message 96: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79169 comments Mod
No problems Tanya 😊


message 97: by Kylie (last edited Oct 08, 2018 01:08PM) (new)

Kylie (kyliemaree) | 878 comments I finished my first over the weekend. :)

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

A Scone To Die For by H.Y. Hanna. Absolutely loved this cozy mystery! It had lots of humour, (Those old biddies! Hilarious!), a host of likeable and enjoyable characters and a clever story. Loved it! 5 stars!


message 98: by Sally906 (new)

Sally906 | 73 comments Kylie wrote: "I finished my first over the weekend. :)


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


A Scone To Die For by H.Y. Hanna. Absolutely loved this coz..."


I love this author - she has a few series going on and always a good read when I need comfort reads.


message 99: by Sonia (new)

Sonia Shurdington | 2 comments Is it OK to change a book I listed in my challenge? I didn’t realize it only had 118 pages!!


message 100: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79169 comments Mod
Yes Sonia, there's no problems to change (and well done on picking that up!) As long as the criteria is still met, you can change any of them :)


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