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message 101: by Sally906 (new)

Sally906 | 71 comments As Brenda said - is fine - I very rarely end up with all the books I nominate at the start - even this round and 3 books, I've made two changes - LOL!!! One of which was noticing I didn't have an Aussie author!!!!! SHOCK!


message 102: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79158 comments Mod
Haha 😆 Naughty Sally..


message 103: by Sally906 (new)

Sally906 | 71 comments Brenda wrote: "Haha 😆 Naughty Sally.."

Put me in the naughty corner - to be severely monitored in her choices next challenge!


message 104: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79158 comments Mod
Lol!!!


message 105: by Janine (new)

Janine (janineor) | 2126 comments Finished my 2nd

#1 Read a book with a 75% Red Cover
Leverage in Death (In Death, #47) by J.D. Robb Leverage in Death by J.D. Robb 4*


message 106: by Krystal (new)

Krystal (krystallee6363) | 2263 comments Finished my second: 8. Read a book whose title starts with a letter in COSTUME.


Scarlet by Marissa Meyer

Scarlet (The Lunar Chronicles, #2) by Marissa Meyer

Review is here: /review/show...


message 107: by Mell (new)

Mell (mellrouvray) | 332 comments Finished my first:

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


message 108: by Suzie (new)

Suzie | 458 comments I'm changing my choice for #8 title starts with a letter in COSTUME to E Early Riser by Jasper Fforde by Jasper Fforde as my library reserve has come in :)


message 109: by Sally906 (new)

Sally906 | 71 comments Suzie wrote: "I'm changing my choice for #8 title starts with a letter in COSTUME to E Early Riser by Jasper Fforde by Jasper Fforde as my library reserve has come in :)"

Oh - I hadn't heard of this one - will be interested to see what you think.


message 110: by Zoey (new)

Zoey  (rozannen) | 1045 comments Finished my 1st, sadly not off to a great start :(

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


message 111: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79158 comments Mod
Oh that's bad luck Zoey!!


message 112: by Zoey (new)

Zoey  (rozannen) | 1045 comments Brenda wrote: "Oh that's bad luck Zoey!!"

Never mind, can surely only get better from here :)


message 113: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79158 comments Mod
Haha! It shouldn't get worse!!


message 114: by Suzie (new)

Suzie | 458 comments Sally906 wrote: "Suzie wrote: "I'm changing my choice for #8 title starts with a letter in COSTUME to E Early Riser by Jasper Fforde by Jasper Fforde as my library reserve has come in :)"

Oh - I ..."


It's a stand alone title, not part of a series. So far I've read about 50 pages and have LOLed on the train a little too loudly! I love the character names he comes up with and his footnotes


message 115: by Trish (new)

Trish (trishr) | 1084 comments Finished my first for the October Book Bobbing challenge...easy...Pink Lady...a book whose title starts with a letter from COSTUME...Storlyand by Catherine McKinnon ...AA Storyland by Catherine McKinnon ...3.5*


message 116: by Li'l Owl (new)

 Li'l Owl | 2504 comments Finished my first (1/3)

Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco
Stalking Jack the Ripper (Stalking Jack the Ripper, #1) by Kerri Maniscalco 5â˜�'²õ

Terrific debut and perfect for All Hollows Eve!


message 117: by Janine (new)

Janine (janineor) | 2126 comments Challenge Completed
Pink Lady for me

3/3

Task List

1. Read a book with a 75% black, orange, white, green, or red cover.
Leverage in Death (In Death, #47) by J.D. Robb 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 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 A Month of Sundays by Liz Byrski(AA) READ 3/10/18 4*


message 118: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79158 comments Mod
Well done Janine!


message 119: by Sally906 (new)

Sally906 | 71 comments Janine wrote: "Challenge Completed
Pink Lady for me

3/3

Task List

1. Read a book with a 75% black, orange, white, green, or red cover.
Leverage in Death (In Death, #47) by J.D. RobbLeverage in Death by..."


Wow! Well done Janine


message 120: by Jane (new)

Jane | 739 comments Finished the challenge (easy level) with:
10. Read a book with a MP genre of horror, mystery, thriller, paranormal, apocalyptic, or dystopia.
Host by Peter James 4*


message 121: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79158 comments Mod
Well done Jane :)


message 122: by Krystal (new)

Krystal (krystallee6363) | 2263 comments Hit the halfway mark with Catwoman: Soulstealer by Sarah J. Maas, which has a black cat on the cover.

Catwoman Soulstealer (DC Icons, #3) by Sarah J. Maas

Here's my review: /review/show...


message 123: by Sally906 (last edited Oct 14, 2018 06:00PM) (new)

Sally906 | 71 comments I have completed my challenge:

I went for 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.
Samson's Lovely Mortal (Scanguards Vampires, #1) by Tina Folsom Samson's Lovely Mortal by Tina Folsom - 4★s

2. Read a book with a vampire, werewolf, witch, zombie, or ghost on the cover.
The Detective Wins The Witch (Nocturne Falls, #10) by Kristen Painter The Detective Wins The Witch by Kristen Painter (witch on cover) - 5★s

8. Read a book whose title starts with a letter in COSTUME.
The Lost Pearl by Emily Madden The Lost Pearl by Emily Madden � AA (T is found in COSTUME) - 5★s


message 124: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79158 comments Mod
Congrats Sally!!


message 125: by Li'l Owl (last edited Oct 15, 2018 06:24PM) (new)

 Li'l Owl | 2504 comments Challenge completed!
Three smashing reads!!

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BOBBING FOR APPLES
Level: Pink Lady
🎃 3/3


1. Read a book where the MC faces their deepest fear.
Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend AA 5â˜�'²õ
*Audiobook narrated by Gemma Whelan 5� performance

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

Nevermoor The Trials of Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor, #1) by Jessica Townsend Her Last Move by John Marrs Stalking Jack the Ripper (Stalking Jack the Ripper, #1) by Kerri Maniscalco


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


message 126: by Li'l Owl (new)

 Li'l Owl | 2504 comments Well done, Sally!


message 127: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79158 comments Mod
Well done Owl!


message 128: by Suzie (new)

Suzie | 458 comments Finished my second book #8 Title starts with a letter in COSTUME Early Riser by Jasper Fforde by Jasper Fforde, 3 stars, bit convoluted but I enjoy his style


message 129: by Tanya (new)

Tanya (silphil) | 39 comments Finished on Tuesday! Last book I had to read was The Missing Pieces of Us by Fleur McDonald

Now to go and read the book I didn't get done for September....


message 130: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79158 comments Mod
Well done Tanya!


message 131: by Trish (new)

Trish (trishr) | 1084 comments 2nd book finished Fault Lines by Nancy Huston ..name/surname of writer are letters in HALLOWEEN...3.5* Fault Lines by Nancy Huston


message 132: by MichelleG (last edited Oct 19, 2018 06:58PM) (new)

MichelleG (michellegreiss) | 1186 comments Hi everyone,

I blinked and it's the 20th, how did that happen!!! :o

Anyway, I just wanted to let you all know that I have finished my measly 3 books and I am hoping to squeeze in another (or two), but it's really just a hope rather than a foregone conclusion.

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 - Vampire on the cover. 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) - "T" in Costume. 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 - Genre is paranormal. 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

Additional:

*Currently reading* 4. (3.) Read a book with a full moon, black cat, pumpkin, candle, or haunted house on the cover - Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn - Full moon on the cover

5. (12.) Read a book that takes place in a spooky or eerie setting - Dying Bites by D.D. Barant - Graveyard setting on the cover

Kitty and the Midnight Hour (Kitty Norville #1) by Carrie Vaughn Dying Bites (The Bloodhound Files, #1) by D.D. Barant


message 133: by Phrynne, Series Queen! (new)

Phrynne | 15422 comments Mod
Good work Michelle!


message 134: by MichelleG (new)

MichelleG (michellegreiss) | 1186 comments Phrynne wrote: "Good work Michelle!"

Thanks Phrynne :)


message 135: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79158 comments Mod
Well done Michelle!


message 136: by Kylie (new)

Kylie D | 740 comments Finished Dracul by Dacre Stoker Dracul by Dacre Stoker this morning. 5 of 6 done.


message 137: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79158 comments Mod
Finished :)

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

The Winter Soldier by Daniel Mason Fatal Promise (D.I. Kim Stone, #9) by Angela Marsons Under My Skin by Lisa Unger Disguising Demons (Dusty Kent #4) by Brigid George The Craftsman by Sharon J. Bolton Greenlight by Benjamin Stevenson


message 138: by Kylie (new)

Kylie D | 740 comments Well done Brenda :)


message 139: by MichelleG (new)

MichelleG (michellegreiss) | 1186 comments Well done Brenda :)


message 140: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79158 comments Mod
Thanks girls :)


message 141: by Krystal (new)

Krystal (krystallee6363) | 2263 comments Hekla's Children by James Brogden was super weird but I kinda enjoyed it! Perfect Halloween reading with a main genre of HORROR

Hekla's Children by James Brogden

Here's my review: /review/show...


message 142: by Kylie (new)

Kylie D | 740 comments Red Delicious completed (6 Books, 2AA), I may still try for Granny Smith, we'll see :)


message 143: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79158 comments Mod
Well done Kylie!


message 144: by Jenn (new)

Jenn (jumpapa) | 786 comments I'm Finished. 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 145: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79158 comments Mod
Congratulations Jennifer! Great job :)


message 146: by MaryG2E (new)

MaryG2E (goodreadscommaryg2e) | 934 comments Honestly, I did not think I'd manage to get any books read this month, because of other commitments keeping me busy. So I am very pleased that I've finished this month's AR Challenge - the Book Bobbing.

AR October 2018 Challenge - Book Bobbing
Level: Pink Lady, i.e., 3 books, including 1 AA
Duration: 01/10/18 - 31/10/18
Progress: 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.
It's Not You, It's Me by Allison Rushby (AA) 3.5★s

� 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´

It's Not You, It's Me by Allison Rushby Coal Creek by Alex Miller The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn


message 147: by Trish (last edited Oct 22, 2018 06:06PM) (new)

Trish (trishr) | 1084 comments All done for October Book Bobbing challenge..Pink Lady/ 3 books with a book with 'happy' in its title 'So Happy it Hurts' by Annaliese Mackintosh... So Happy It Hurts by Anneliese Mackintosh ...3.5 to 4* ...a very contemporary style used in a story dealing with some serious issues.

Storyland by Catherine McKinnon 3.5*... Fault Lines by Nancy Huston 3.5* So Happy It Hurts by Anneliese Mackintosh 3.5 to 4*
Whilst all enjoyable reads, none of them were standout 5**


message 148: by Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen (new)

Brenda | 79158 comments Mod
Congrats Mary and Trish!


message 149: by Sharah (last edited Oct 23, 2018 03:27AM) (new)

Sharah McConville | 541 comments Easy Level- 3 books.

Finished my October books.

1. 75% Orange cover- The Lucky One by Caroline Overington (AA) 4.5 Stars
2. Ghost on cover- Whispers at the Wall (The Brande Legacy, #2) by Alicia Hope (AA) 5 Stars
3. Authors first and last initials found in Halloween- How to Be Perfect by Holly Wainwright (AA). 4.5 Stars


message 150: by Trish (new)

Trish (trishr) | 1084 comments Thank you Brenda, and congratulations to all who have finished or are close!!


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