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October 2013 Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread
Participants�1. Ty
�2. Susan
�3. Mary Ann
�4. Breann
�5. Katie
�6. ~Melissa~
�7. KarenF
�8. Brandilyn
9. Wan "The Snake Charmer"
10. Erin
�11. Susan A
�12. Aunt T
�13. Bookchaser
14. Juana "Darkness"
15. AndaM
16. Jessica
�17. Nadine
�18. Angie
19. Tina
�20. NayNay
�21. Penney
�22. Fran
�23. Sassafrass
�24. Barbara �
25. Rebecca
�26. Lynne
�27. Joann
�28. Laurie
�29. Ethel
�30. Ike
�31. Beppy
32. Ezinwanyi~For you, Agron
�33. Lacy
34. Jessica
�35. Rebecca
�36. Elizabeth
37. Kme_17
�38. April
39. Kimberly
�40. Monika
�41. Shan
�42. Pam
43. Lorena
�44. Gea
45. Asmaa
�46. Elke
�47. Patricia
�48. Shelby
�49. ★Rachael �
�50. Ora
51. ilovebakedgoods (Teresa)
�52. Deedee
�53. BJ Rose
54. Angi
�55. Laurla
�56. Tina Theresa
�57. Sallie(Shuga)
�58. Sandra
�59. Valorie
�60. MountainKat
�61. Stephanie
�62. Karen
�63. Mave
�64. Hina
�65. Julie (Mom2lnb)
66. bamaace83
�67. Patty
�68. Erin
�69. ɑƨħŵɑɡ
�70. Angie (Mind Malfunction)
�71. Katharina
�72. Megan
73. Ann (Noumena12)
�74. Suzanne
75. Tiffany
�76. Jojo
�77. Runell
78. Irina
�79. Shannon
�80. Nikita
�81. Carla
�82. ~KarenH~
�83. Jade aka MrsTosh
Finished (in alphbetical order)10 Books
Angie
Angie (Mind Malfunction)
ɑƨħŵɑɡ
Aunt T
Beppy
Bookchaser
Brandilyn
Ethel
Hina
~KarenH~
Katie
Lacy
Laurie
Laurla
Lynne
Mary Ann
Megan
MountainKat
Nadine
NayNay
Ora
Penney
★Rachael �
Rebecca
Sassafrass
Shelby
Stephanie
Susan A
Suzanne
Ty
Valorie
8 Books
Barbara �
Elizabeth
Fran
Gea
KarenF
Shan
Tina Theresa
7 Books
Jojo
Monika
Susan
6 Books
BJ Rose
Carla
Erin
Joann
~Melissa~
Nikita
Sallie(Shuga)
Shannon
5 Books
April
Elke
Katharina
4 Books
Deedee
Ike
Julie (Mom2lnb)
Pam
Runell
3 Books
Breann
Karen
Mave
Sandra
Patricia
Patty
2 Books
Jade aka MrsTosh
Books Collage part 1
Books Collage part 2
Some Interesting Facts:� We read about 489 books in this challenge in a month!
� We had about 83 people sign up in October!
� Some popular books read during the month were:
� I hope you guys had fun with the challenge!!
I'm a newbie but am excited to try this challenge! I'm all in!Here is my list:
1. O is for October � Arden, Mari; One
2. Member of the Month: Caroline � Steele, Danielle; Accident
3. Geography- Dafoe, Sierra; The Boys Back Home (set in Idaho)
4. National Cookie Month � Matthewson, R.L.; Playing for Keeps (list-Foodie Romances)
5. Fire Prevention Day � Shay, Kathryn; In Too Deep (FREE on Amazon!)
6. Columbus Day- Bromberg, K.; Driven (First in Series)
7. Sweetest Day � Moore, Leigh Talbert; The Truth About Letting Go
8. National Nut Day � Kenneally, Miranda; Catching Jordan
9. Happy Halloween � Redmerski, J.A.; The Mayfair Moon
10. Reader's Choice � Desrochers, Lisa; A Little Too Far
Read: 0/51. 'O' is for October: The Violet and the Tom
2. Member of the Month � Caroline: Vanished
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Salvage
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Prey
10. Reader's Choice: Catch a Ghost
0/10 read1. O is for October - Owens, JC: Dominion of the Eth
2. Member of the Month: Caroline - The Subtle Build of Perfection
3. Geography - The Jewels of Bangkok
4. National Cookie Month - The Chocolatier
5. Fire Prevention Day - The Charlie Factor
6. Columbus Day - Slave Auction
7. Sweetest Day - A Vampire Christmas
8. National Nut Day - Tigerland
9. Happy Halloween - Snared
10. Reader's Choice - Deep in the Count
RRRC October 2013 Monthly Challenges10/1 ~ 10/31/13
4/4-6 read
1. 'O' is for October: Own the Wind 10/14/13 5�
4. National Cookie Month: A Catered Halloween
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Hell on Wheels 10/6/13 4�
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Read a book that was recommended by your friend >>Ezi ~ Coming Home
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Silver Borne 10/7/13 5�
10. Reader's Choice: Heart of Obsidian 10/5/13 5�
I'm in for 8.0/8 Read
O for October: Obsidian by Jennifer Armentrout
Hello Caroline! The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks
Idaho: Instant Attraction by Jill Shalvis
National Cookie Month: Red Velvet Revenge by Jenn McKinlay
Fire Prevention Day: The Hostage by Susan Wiggs (set during the Great Chicago Fire)
Columbus Day: Duchess in Love by Eloisa James (first in series)
Happy Halloween: South of Surrender by Laura Kaye
My Choice: TBD
My spot0/10 Complete
1. 'O' is for October: Owen, Chris Natural Disaster
2. Member of the Month (2011): Nothing Ever Happens
3. Geography: Good to Know
4. National Cookie Month: Brand New Flavor
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): With Caution
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Strength of the Pack
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Kindred Hearts
8. National Nut Day (October 22): A Better Place
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): With Abandon
10. Reader's Choice: TBD
RRRC October 2013 Monthly Challenges10/1 ~ 10/31/13
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1. 'O' is for October:
4. National Cookie Month: Fall of Candy Corn by Debbie Viguie
6. Columbus Day (October 14):1st in Series - Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
9. Happy Halloween (October 31):PNR - Lethal Rider by Larissa Ione
10. Reader's Choice:
Here's my tentative list! I can't wait to get started! I reserve the right to change my fool mind if another, shinier book attracts me. :D0/10 Complete
1. 'O' is for October: TBD
2. Hello, Caroline!: Beautiful Creatures and/or Simply Irresistible
3. Idaho: Animal Magnetism
4. National Cookie Month: Can't Stand The Heat
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Wild Heat
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Duchess in Love (first in a series--several of these sub-genre are new to me, too)
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): (LOVE this option!) Howl's Moving Castle and/or Princess of the Midnight Ball
8. National Nut Day (October 22): Taking Shots
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): (love this option, too!) Darkfever
10. Reader's Choice: An Offer From a Gentleman
Mary wrote: "I'm a newbie but am excited to try this challenge! I'm all in!"I'm a newbie, too! Let's do it! :D
RRRC October 2013 Monthly Challenges10/1 ~ 10/31/13
10/10 READ Complete Oct 21
1. O is for October: Olivia Duncan Craig Redemption Oct 2 ★★★★
2. Member of the month: Caroline (2011):Natural Instincts Oct 1 ★★★★
3. Idaho: jewelry Black Hurricane Oct 6 ★★★★
4. National Cookie Month: Half-Baked Promises Oct 1 ★★�
5. Fire Prevention Day: Burn Oct 15 ★★★★
6. Columbus Day: Sunset Oct 20 ★★★★�
7. Sweetest Day: Whiskey and Wry Oct 4 ★★�
8. National Nut Day Love, Hypothetically Oct 4 ★★�
9. Halloween: Catch a Ghost Oct 21 ★★★★�
10. Choice: Ethan in Gold Oct 18 ★★�
completed 10/101. 'O' is for October: The Overlander's Bride 10/16 ★★★★
2. Member of the Month: Fyre - 10/13 ★★★★
3. Geography-setting in Idaho: The Union - 10/21 ★★★★
4. National Cookie Month: Always the Baker, Never the Bride 10/20 ★★★★�
5. Fire Prevention Day: In Too Deep - 10/5 ★★�
6. Columbus Day: Fallen - 10/24 ★★★★
7. Sweetest Day: The Tutor's Daughter - 10/26 ★★★★�
8. National Nut Day: Wishing on A Rodeo Moon - 10/7 ★★�
9. Happy Halloween: Forbidden Nights with a Vampire - 10/27 ★★★★�
10. Reader's Choice: Etiquette and Espionage - 10/5 ★★★★
2013 October Monthly Challenge0/10 Completed
01. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
An Outlaw's Christmas by Linda Lael Miller
OR
Heart Fortune by Robin D. Owens
02. Member of the Month ~ Caroline: Caroline has been a member of the RRRC since 2011. Please read a book from any of Caroline's shelves or a book published in 2011.
The Rebel by Julianne MacLean
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Idaho.
Facts about Idaho:
★Idaho is also known as the “Gem� State. Idaho produces 72 types of precious and semi-precious stones.
★Idaho is the No. 1 producer of Potatoes, Trout, Austrian Winter Peas and Lentils. -
★Shoshone Falls at 212 feet drops 52 feet further than Niagra Falls.
You can also read a book with jewelry on the cover or part of the plot. Or read a book with a farmer or rancher. Or read a book where characters spend majority of their time outside or involved in some type of outdoor recreation.
The Surrender of Miss Fairbourne by Madeline Hunter (jewelry)
OR
The Autumn Bride by Anne Gracie (jewelry)
OR
The Ranch Solution by Juliana Morris (rancher)
OR
A Baby by Chance by Cathy Gillen Thacker (rancher)
04. National Cookie Month: Enjoy the sweet flavor of cookies. Read a book with dessert on the cover (chocolate, cupcakes, cakes, etc). OR read a book that has food, cooking, baking a big part of the plot.
Can't Stand The Heat by Louisa Edwards
OR
Sweet Baklava by Debby Mayne
05. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Read a book where character fights/investigates fire. OR where a fire plays major role in the plot line.
Always On My Mind by Jill Shalvis
OR
Under Fire by Jo Davis
OR
Burning Up by Susan Andersen
06. Columbus Day (October 14): Land, ho! Read a book/author you “discovered.� OR read the first book in a series.
The Lost Duke of Wyndham by Julia Quinn
OR
Rose by Leigh Greenwood
OR
Captured by the Highlander by Julianne MacLean
07. Sweetest Day (October 19): Read a book that was recommended by your friend or a special someone. OR Read a sweet OR clean romance.
Slightly Tempted by Mary Balogh
OR
Moonlight Warrior by Janet Chapman
08. National Nut Day (October 22): Read a book where a character is focused on healthy eating and exercise. OR Read a book that is a sports romance.
Line of Scrimmage by Marie Force
OR
Body Check by Deirdre Martin
09. Happy Halloween (October 31): Boo! Read a book where the characters are in costumes OR read a paranormal romance (vampires, shifters, witches, etc).
Touched by Light by Catherine Spangler
OR
Leopard's Prey by Christine Feehan
OR
Tiger Magic by Jennifer Ashley
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
The Proposal by Mary Balogh
OR
No One But You by Leigh Greenwood
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I'm in. I'll post my list later.
Monthly Challenges > October 2013 Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread October 2013 Monthly Challenges
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1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
2. Member of the Month � Caroline: Caroline has been a member of the RRRC since 2011. Here is the link to Caroline's Shelves Please read a book from any of Caroline's shelves or a book published in 2011.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Idaho.
Facts about Idaho:
★Idaho is also known as the “Gem� State. Idaho produces 72 types of precious and semi-precious stones.
★Idaho is the No. 1 producer of Potatoes, Trout, Austrian Winter Peas and Lentils. -
★Shoshone Falls at 212 feet drops 52 feet further than Niagra Falls.
You can also read a book with jewelry on the cover or part of the plot. Or read a book with a farmer or rancher. Or read a book where characters spend majority of their time outside or involved in some type of outdoor recreation.
4. National Cookie Month: Enjoy the sweet flavor of cookies. Read a book with dessert on the cover (chocolate, cupcakes, cakes, etc). OR read a book that has food, cooking, baking a big part of the plot.
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Read a book where character fights/investigates fire. OR where a fire plays major role in the plot line.
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Land, ho! Read a book/author you “discovered.� OR read the first book in a series.
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Read a book that was recommended by your friend or a special someone. OR Read a sweet OR clean romance.
8. National Nut Day (October 22): Read a book where a character is focused on healthy eating and exercise. OR Read a book that is a sports romance.
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Boo! Read a book where the characters are in costumes OR read a paranormal romance (vampires, shifters, witches, etc).
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Sounds good, I'm in! Will pick the books ASAP.
I'm in10/10 completed
1. 'O' is for October: Double Time finished 10/14
2. Member of the Month � Caroline: The Darkest Hour finished 10/6
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Idaho.Animal Magnetism finished 10/5
4. National Cookie Month: The Apple Of My Eye finished 10/6
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Burning Up finished 10/12
6. Columbus Day (October 14): read the first book in a series. Destiny Gift finished 10/23
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Rush finished 10/15
8. National Nut Day (October 22):Just For Now finished 10/22
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Love and Decay, Episode One finished 10/20
10. Reader's Choice: Burn finished 10/18
1. 'O' is for October: Pleasure Bound - Opal Carew2. Member of the Month � Caroline: A Lady's Wish - Katharine Ashe
3. Geography: Strong Silent Type - Lorelei James
4. National Cookie Month: Shoulda Been A Cowboy - Lorelei James
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Origins: The Fire - Debra Driza
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Amber Beach - Elizabeth Lowell
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): A Tiny Bit Marvellous - Dawn French
8. National Nut Day (October 22): All Jacked Up - Lorelei James
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs - Molly Harper
10. Reader's Choice: Mine To Hold - Shayla Black
OCTOBER 2013 MONTHLY CHALLENGEREAD 4/8
1. 'O' is for October:
2. Member of the Month � Caroline: Melody Gothic Horror Fiction Bookshelf
3. Geography: Angels of Bourbon Street
4. National Cookie Month:
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9):
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Beautiful Pain
7. Sweetest Day (October 19):The Coven: Uninvited
8. National Nut Day (October 22):
9. Happy Halloween (October 31):Merrick
10. Reader's Choice:
Romance Readers October Monthly ChallengeDuration: October 1/13 - October 31/13
1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
2. Member of the Month � Caroline:
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Idaho.
ALSO: You can also read a book with jewelry on the cover or part of the plot. Or read a book with a farmer or rancher. Or read a book where characters spend majority of their time outside or involved in some type of outdoor recreation.
4. National Cookie Month: Enjoy the sweet flavor of cookies. Read a book with dessert on the cover (chocolate, cupcakes, cakes, etc). OR read a book that has food, cooking, baking a big part of the plot.
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Read a book where character fights/investigates fire. OR where a fire plays major role in the plot line.
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Read a book/author you “discovered.� OR read the first book in a series.
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Read a book that was recommended by your friend or a special someone. OR Read a sweet OR clean romance.
8. National Nut Day (October 22): Read a book where a character is focused on healthy eating and exercise. OR Read a book that is a sports romance.
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Read a book where the characters are in costumes OR read a paranormal romance (vampires, shifters, witches, etc).
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
I'm in! Working on my tentative lists :-)
I'm in - love the categories Hina!Romance Readers October Monthly Challenge
Duration: October 1/13 - October 31/13
Not sure yet how many I will do...
1. 'O' is for October: Obsession
2. Member of the Month � Caroline: 2011-Beauty Touched the Beast
3. Geography:Jewelry on cover and water skiing outdoors- Jonesin' For Action
4. National Cookie Month: Baker-The Proposition
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9):female firefighter-Everything Bared
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Craving Constellations
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Recommended by my friend Dee- Eat Play Lust
8. National Nut Day (October 22): Football player- Play With Me
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Read a book where the characters are in costumes OR read a paranormal romance (vampires, shifters, witches, etc).
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
In for 10!1. 'O' is for October: Up All Night in Bliss by Sophie Oak
2. Member of the Month � Caroline: Beauty Queens (2011)
3. Geography: Cowboy Dad
4. National Cookie Month: Forever and a Day
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Trick or Treat Murder
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Swallowtail
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Angelfall (recommended by Renee)
8. National Nut Day (October 22): Match Me If You Can (Sports Romance)
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Already Freakn' Mated
10. Reader's Choice: Can You Keep a Secret?
I'm in for 8.READ: 0/8
1. 'O' is for October: Once Upon a Tower - Eloisa James
2. Member of the Month: Highlander's Curse - Melissa Mayhue (pub 2011)
3. Geography-setting in Idaho: A Hoe Lot of Trouble - Heather Webber (garden landscaper)
4. National Cookie Month: SKIP
5. Fire Prevention Day: Firewalker - Allyson James
6. Columbus Day: Such Wicked Intent - Kenneth Oppel
7. Sweetest Day: The Terror - Dan Simmons (recommended by my father)
8. National Nut Day: SKIP
9. Happy Halloween: Temptation Rising - A.C. Arthur (shifter)
10. Reader's Choice: Eternally Yours - Cate Tiernan
I'll try for 10.1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
2. Member of the Month � Caroline: Caroline has been a member of the RRRC since 2011. Here is the link to Caroline's Shelves Please read a book from any of Caroline's shelves or a book published in 2011.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Idaho.
Facts about Idaho:
★Idaho is also known as the “Gem� State. Idaho produces 72 types of precious and semi-precious stones.
★Idaho is the No. 1 producer of Potatoes, Trout, Austrian Winter Peas and Lentils. -
★Shoshone Falls at 212 feet drops 52 feet further than Niagra Falls.
You can also read a book with jewelry on the cover or part of the plot. Or read a book with a farmer or rancher. Or read a book where characters spend majority of their time outside or involved in some type of outdoor recreation.
4. National Cookie Month: Enjoy the sweet flavor of cookies. Read a book with dessert on the cover (chocolate, cupcakes, cakes, etc). OR read a book that has food, cooking, baking a big part of the plot.
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Read a book where character fights/investigates fire. OR where a fire plays major role in the plot line.
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Land, ho! Read a book/author you “discovered.� OR read the first book in a series.
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Read a book that was recommended by your friend or a special someone. OR Read a sweet OR clean romance.
8. National Nut Day (October 22): Read a book where a character is focused on healthy eating and exercise. OR Read a book that is a sports romance.
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Boo! Read a book where the characters are in costumes OR read a paranormal romance (vampires, shifters, witches, etc).
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
OCTOBER0 of 10 Complete!
1. Starts with “O�: Oracle's Moon by Thea Harrison
2. Hello Caroline!: Hex Appeal by Linda Wisdom
3. Idaho: His Mistress by Christmas by Victoria Alexander (jewelry on cover)
4. National Cookie Month: The Best Man by Kristin Higgins (winery/restaurant)
5. Fire Prevention Day: Playing with Fire by Mia Dymond (firefighter)
6. Columbus Day: Anywhere She Runs by Debra Webb (new author)
7. Sweetest Day: Lonestar Sanctuary by Colleen Coble (Clean)
8. National Nut Day: Thrown by a Curve by Jaci Burton (Sports)
9. Happy Halloween: Devil's Gate by Thea Harrison (paranormal)
10. Reader's Choice: On Edge by Rebecca York
To Read:
Oracle's Moon Hex Appeal His Mistress by Christmas The Best Man Playing with Fire Anywhere She Runs Lonestar Sanctuary Thrown by a Curve Devil's Gate On Edge
Complete:
I'm in for 6 this month.RRRC October 2013 Monthly Challenge
Duration: October 1, 2013 - October 31, 2013
0/6 Read
1. 'O' is for October: One Dead Cookie by Virginia Lowell
2. Geography (Idaho): Blood Before Sunrise by Amanda Bonilla
3. Columbus Day (October 14): Gone by Michael Grant
4. Sweetest Day (October 19): Paradise Valley by Robyn Carr
5. Happy Halloween (October 31): Prince of Air and Darkness by Jenna Black
6. Reader's Choice: TBD
As always...very tentative2013 October Monthly Challenge
Duration: October 1 ~ October 31, 2013
0/10 Read
1. 'O' is for..: Ellen O'Connell, Eyes of Silver, Eyes of Gold
2. Hi Caroline!: The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
3. Land of Potatoes: Rescue My Heart by Jill Shalvis
4. COOKIES!!!: A Little Harmless Pleasure by Melissa Schroeder
5. Fire Fighters...Yum: Realm of Fire by Leanore Elliott
6. Pleasant Discoveries: My Sweet Folly by Laura Kinsale
7. Sugary Sweet: Beauty by Robin McKinley
8. Health Nuts: To Die For by Linda Howard
9. Boo!: Aden by D.B. Reynolds
10. It's My Party!: TBD
RRRC Monthly Reading Challenge - October 0/10 read
I'm in. Great categories! :)
1. 'O' is for October: Odalisque by Annabel Joseph
or
Once and Always by Judith McNaught
2. Member of the Month � Caroline: The Executive's Decision by Bernadette Marie
or
The Prisoner of Heaven by Carlos Ruiz Zafón
3. Geography: Passion Unleashed by Larissa Ione
4. National Cookie Month:
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Empire of Ivory by Naomi Novik
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Wait for You by J. Lynn
or
The Perfect Rake by Anne Gracie
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Slammed by Colleen Hoover
or
A Blood Seduction by Pamela Palmer
8. National Nut Day (October 22): Taking a Shot by Jaci Burton
or
Line of Scrimmage by Marie Force
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Crave by J.R. Ward
10. Reader's Choice:
Here is my list. OCTOBER MONTHLY CHALLENGE
1. October:
2. 2011:
3. Jewelry:
6. Columbus Day:
8. National Nut Day:
9. Happy Halloween:
10. Reader's Choice:
OCTOBER4 of 5 Complete!
1. Starts with “O�:
2. Hello Caroline!:(2011) Madame Tussaud: A Novel of the French Revolution - 13 Oct - 5*
3. Idaho:
4. National Cookie Month:
5. Fire Prevention Day:
6. Columbus Day: New Rector (Tales from Turnham Malpas #1) - 02 Oct - 4*
7. Sweetest Day: Lovestruck in London - 16 Oct - 3*
8. National Nut Day:
9. Happy Halloween:
10. Reader's Choice: Mini Shopaholic - 25 Oct - 5*
i'm in for all 10.READ: 0 of 10
1) starts with "o": Once Bitten, Twice Shy
2) hello, caroline!: Soulless
3) idaho: Wild Thing
4) cookie month: The Chocolate Thief
5) fire prevention: Under Fire
6) columbus day: Moon Called
7) sweetest day: Edenbrooke
8) national nut day: Micah Rush
9) hallowe'en: The Beast in Him
10) reader's choice: Mrs. Drew Plays Her Hand
RRRC Monthly Reading Challenge October 2013 Monthly Challenge - Participants Thread
Read 0 of 10
1. Starts with “O�: Out for Blood
2. Hello Caroline! (Published in 2011): The Locker Room
3. Idaho (majority of their time outside/outdoor recreation): Under The Sun
4. National Cookie Month: Covet
5. Fire Prevention Day: Burnt Offerings
6. Columbus Day: Black City
7. Sweetest Day (Recommended by Midu): The Dark Highlander
8. National Nut Day (Healthy eating): Darkness Rises
9. Happy Halloween (Vamp, Shifters & Witches): Shadowed
10. Reader's Choice: Shatter Me
1.O is for October - Origins by L.J.Smith2.Member of the month - Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells
9.Happy halloween - Coma by Lilly Mance
10.Reader's choice - Silver Bay by Jojo Moyes
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I m in RRRC October 2013 Monthly Challenges
10/1 ~ 10/31/13
0/4-6 read
1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
4. National Cookie Month: Enjoy the sweet flavor of cookies. Read a book with dessert on the cover (chocolate, cupcakes, cakes, etc). OR read a book that has food, cooking, baking a big part of the plot.
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Land, ho! Read a book/author you “discovered.� OR read the first book in a series.
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Read a book that was recommended by your friend or a special someone. OR Read a sweet OR clean romance.
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Boo! Read a book where the characters are in costumes OR read a paranormal romance (vampires, shifters, witches, etc).
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
5/5 Completed 4. National Cookie Month: Trust in Me 10/28
6. Columbus Day: Blind Obsession 10/14
7. Sweetest Day: Fueled 10/22
8. National Nut Day: Driven 10/20
10. Reader's Choice: Teach Me Love 10/6
1/101) "O" is for October
Jennifer L. Armentrout - Obsidian
2) A Book Published in 2011
Kendare Blake - Anna Dressed in Blood
3) Geography - Idaho
Catherine Anderson - Blue Skies
4) National Cookie Month
Sarah Addison Allen - Garden Spells
5) Fire Prevention Day
Nora Roberts - Chasing Fire
6) Columbus Day
John Flanagan - The Outcast (Brotherband Chronicles 1)
7) Sweetest Day
Julie Kagawa - The Iron King
8) National Nut Day
Susan Elizabeth Phillips - Natural Born Charm
9) Happy Halloween
J.R.Ward - Lover at Last
10) Reader´s Choice
Jojo Moyes - Me Bofore You
Read 1.10., 5*
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Magic Rises (other topics)
Belle: A Retelling of "Beauty and the Beast" (other topics)
Obsidian (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Jennifer Ashley (other topics)Anna Campbell (other topics)
Fannie Flagg (other topics)
Val Roberts (other topics)
Sophie Oak (other topics)
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1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
2. Member of the Month � Caroline: Caroline has been a member of the RRRC since 2011. Here is the link to Caroline's Shelves Please read a book from any of Caroline's shelves or a book published in 2011.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Idaho.
Facts about Idaho:
★Idaho is also known as the “Gem� State. Idaho produces 72 types of precious and semi-precious stones.
★Idaho is the No. 1 producer of Potatoes, Trout, Austrian Winter Peas and Lentils. -
★Shoshone Falls at 212 feet drops 52 feet further than Niagra Falls.
You can also read a book with jewelry on the cover or part of the plot. Or read a book with a farmer or rancher. Or read a book where characters spend majority of their time outside or involved in some type of outdoor recreation.
4. National Cookie Month: Enjoy the sweet flavor of cookies. Read a book with dessert on the cover (chocolate, cupcakes, cakes, etc). OR read a book that has food, cooking, baking a big part of the plot.
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Read a book where character fights/investigates fire. OR where a fire plays major role in the plot line.
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Land, ho! Read a book/author you “discovered.� OR read the first book in a series.
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Read a book that was recommended by your friend or a special someone. OR Read a sweet OR clean romance.
8. National Nut Day (October 22): Read a book where a character is focused on healthy eating and exercise. OR Read a book that is a sports romance.
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Boo! Read a book where the characters are in costumes OR read a paranormal romance (vampires, shifters, witches, etc).
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
You can choose 3, 5, 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, book 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 updating.
Happy Reading!!