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Finished Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE by Phil Knight, which has a 75% black cover (with a Halloweeny swoosh of orange).



Here's my review:

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Well done Sharah :)

Brenda wrote: "Well done Sharah :)"

Thanks Brenda. I really enjoyed the books I picked for this challenge.

That's great Sharah!

Finished my 1st book for the challenge - it's been a very slow month!
5. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are found in HALLOWEEN
Captain Cook's Apprentice / Anthony Hill AA

I've finished bobbing for Red Delicious (6 books, 2 AA). A very enjoyable mixture of books this month - thanks Sally and mods!

� 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�

Congrats Carolyn!

Finished with a couple of days to spare!
Very much enjoyed the science fiction novel by Bernard Werber (The Ants), not my usual genre, and also the first in the Phryne Fisher series. Frankenstein was interesting, and quite sad rather than scary, but I really did have to suspend belief.

Pink lady (3 books)
3/3

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

Les Fourmis by Bernard Werber 4�

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

Cocaine Blues by Kerry Greenwood AA 4�

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

Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley 3�

Finished my pink lady bobbing, and all were 4 star or better, so a good reading month for me. Thanks Mods!

� 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 ★★★★�

Well done Valerie and Kerri!!

Hi everyone,

I finished my additional books - yay! I didn't quite make it to the Red Delicious level with 2 AA, but Pink Lady's are my favourite apple anyway ;)

Although I have to say, I enjoyed that last book Dying Bites so much, I went on to read the second book in the series Death Blows... it doesn't fit into challenge but I just wanted to give myself a big woohoo for finishing 6 books haha :D

October Challenge - Bobbing for Books

Level: Pink Lady
Progress: 3/ 3 - Complete


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



Additional: 2/2 - Complete

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. Read: 24 Oct, Rated: 4 stars.

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. Read: 25 Oct, Rated: 4 stars.

MichelleG wrote: "Hi everyone,

I finished my additional books - yay! I didn't quite make it to the Red Delicious level with 2 AA, but Pink Lady's are my favourite apple anyway ;)
..."

Well done Michelle

Sally906 wrote: "MichelleG wrote: "Hi everyone,

I finished my additional books - yay! I didn't quite make it to the Red Delicious level with 2 AA, but Pink Lady's are my favourite apple anyway ;)
..."

Well done ..."


Thanks Sally :)

Congrats Michelle!!

Finished:)

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 4 stars

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

Congratulations Phrynne!

Finished my 2nd book a couple of days ago...
10. Read a book with a MP genre of thriller
Winner Lose All / William F. Brown 4*

I didn't get to finish this challenge, but I still enjoyed what I read. Congratulations to everyone who completed this challenge. Thanks to the mods for another fun challenge 😊

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�

Two out of three is great Sharon! Well done!

Thank you Brenda 😊

And now we turn our eyes to November!

And I still have 3 books to go to finish the Spring challenge

Ah well - one step/book at a time 😃

Finished my last book about 10pm last night...
2. Read a book with a witch on the cover
Tardy Bells and Witches' Spells / Sarina Dorie 4*
5. Read a book whose author's first and last initials are found in HALLOWEEN
Captain Cook's Apprentice / Anthony Hill AA 4*
10. Read a book with a MP genre of thriller
Winner Lose All / William F. Brown 4*

Well done Nicola!!

Brenda wrote: "Well done Nicola!!"

Thanks Brenda - it's been a really slow reading year for me so am happy to complete my challenges on time!!

As long as you're enjoying what you're reading :)

Did actually manage to finish Ace of Shades yesterday, but only just finished the review. But pleased to announce my completion of this one! PHEW!!

Final review for Ace of Shades, in which the main character wears a disguise on several occasions: /review/show...

My October Challenge:
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

Well done Krystal!!

Finally finished my last book, didn't expect it to take this long, found it difficult to get into. #1 orange cover by Kate Wild AA. 3 stars

Good job Suzie :)