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RRRC 2012 October Monthly Reading Challenge

5/5 Completed FINISHED 16/10/12


1. “O" is for October: Obsession Untamed 14/10/12 ★★★★
2. Geography: Maine: Janet Chapman - Charmed by His Love 11/10/12 ★★★★
3. National Angel Food Cake Day (October 10): Vampire Mine 15/10/12 ★★★★
4. Halloween (October 31): Kiss of Snow 16/10/12 ★★★★★
5. Reader's Choice: Midnight Crystal 4/10/12 ★★★★

October Monthly Challenge ~ 2012
Duration October 1 ~ October 31

4/8 read

1. “O" is for October :Oracle's Moon

2. Happy Birthday! : Magic Burns (Happy birthday, Red!)

3. Mad Hatter Day : Kiss of Steel

4. National Angel Food Cake Day :Archangel's Storm - Read 10/18/12 ★★★★★

5. Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day : Treachery in Death - Read 10/19/12 ★★★★★

6. Wear Something Gaudy Day : Thief of Shadows - Read 10/22/12 ★★★★

7. Halloween : A Love Untamed

8. Reader's Choice : Moonglow - Read 10/6/12 ★★★★★

Yay, Dragana and Sandra!

Monthly Challenges > October Monthly Challenge Reading - Participants Thread
Challenge Duration: October 1 to October 31, 2012
7/10

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'.
Once Touched, Never Forgotten by Natasha Tate 10/02/12

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an October birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. RRRC October Birthday List
Natural Born Charmer (Chicago Stars #7) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 10/08/12

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Maine. OR, Maine is known for its fishing industry and picturesque fishing villages and also for its vast wilderness areas – so, read a book involving the fishing/seafood industry, or a book set in a small coastal town, on the ocean, or in a wilderness area.

4. Mad Hatter Day (October 6) Read a book with a character that might be considered to be crazy, or a book with a hat on the cover.
This Heart of Mine (Chicago Stars #5) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 10/05/12

5. National Angel Food Cake Day (October 10): Read a book with a character that is an angel, or a book where food or the food industry somehow plays an important part in the plot, or has food on the cover.

6. Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day (October 11): Read a book where a character’s job or occupation plays an important part. in the storyline, or a book with a toy on the cover.
Untamed (Language of Love #28) by Nora Roberts 10/02/12

7. White Cane Safety Day (October 15): Read a book with a character that has a disability or injury, or a book where a character is involved in public safety (police officer, firefighter, etc.)

8. Wear Something Gaudy Day (October 17): Read a book with a character who is obsessed with (or at least very interested in) clothing or fashion, or a book with a brightly colored cover.
Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage (Highland Pleasures #2) by Jennifer Ashley 10/01/12

9. Halloween (October 31): Read a paranormal romance, or a book with a character that is hiding something, or is not as he/she appears to be.
Omega Mine (Alpha and Omega #1) by Aline Hunter 10/23/12

10. Reader's Choice:
A Pirate's Love by Johanna Lindsey 10/03/12

Thanks ~KarenH~ ;)

RRRC October Monthly Reading Challenge:

Read: 8/10

1. O is for October: Obsidian by Laurann Dohner 10/8/12
2. Happy Birthday Emily: Wild Cat by Jennifer Ashley 10/7/12
3. Geography - Maine: Sea Lord by Virginia Kantra 10/3/12
4. Mad Hatter Day: Master of Darkness by Angela Knight
5. National Angel Food Cake Day: From Pack to Pride by Amber Kell 10/22/12
6. Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day: Delusion in Death by J.D. Robb
7. White Cane Safety Day: To Die For by Linda Howard 10/15/12
8. Wear Something Gaudy Day: It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 10/12/12
9. Halloween: Hard Mated by Jennifer Ashley 10/5/12
10. Reader's Choice: Finding Forgiveness by Dana Marie Bell 10/23/12

October Monthly Challenge

9/10

1. “O" is for October: One Deadly Sister by Rod Hoisington - 24/10/12 ★ ★ ★
2. Happy Birthday – Jenny !: Shadow Game by Christine Feehan - 14/10/12 ★ ★ ★ ★
3. Geography: Blind Her with Bliss by Nina Pierce - 09/10/12 ★ ★ ★
4. Mad Hatter Day (October 6) True Devotion by Dee Henderson - 16/10/12 ★ ★
5. National Angel Food Cake Day (October 10): Edible Delectables by Amy Wiseman
6. Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day (October 11): Hot Property by Tamara Larson - 11/10/12 ★ ★ ★
7. White Cane Safety Day (October 15): Speak No Evil by Allison Brennan - 14/10/12 ★ ★ ★ ★
8. Wear Something Gaudy Day (October 17): Cake Icing, Butt Budder & Tea Lids by Renee Andrews - 13/10/12 ★ ★ ★ ★
9. Halloween (October 31): Samson's Lovely Mortal by Tina Folsom - 15/10/12 ★ ★ ★
10. Reader's Choice: Hide from Evil by Jami Alden - 03/10/12 ★ ★ ★ ★

2012 October Monthly Challenge

7/10 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'.
Heart Secret by Robin D. Owens
02. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an October birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours.
Happy Birthday Bridget!!! (October 14)
Again the Magic by Lisa Kleypas 10/17/12
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Maine. OR, Maine is known for its fishing industry and picturesque fishing villages and also for its vast wilderness areas – so, read a book involving the fishing/seafood industry, or a book set in a small coastal town, on the ocean, or in a wilderness area.
Yours to Keep by Shannon Stacey
04. Mad Hatter Day (October 6): Read a book with a character that might be considered to be crazy, or a book with a hat on the cover.
Big Sky Mountain by Linda Lael Miller 10/11/12
05. National Angel Food Cake Day (October 10): Read a book with a character that is an angel, or a book where food or the food industry somehow plays an important part in the plot, or has food on the cover.
At Last by Jill Shalvis 10/18/12
06. Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day (October 11): Read a book where a character’s job or occupation plays an important part in the storyline, or a book with a toy on the cover.
Whose Baby? (Marriage of Inconvenience) by Janice Kay Johnson 10/11/12
07. White Cane Safety Day (October 15): Read a book with a character that has a disability or injury, or a book where a character is involved in public safety (police officer, firefighter, etc.).
Candle in the Window by Christina Dodd 10/15/12
08. Wear Something Gaudy Day (October 17): Read a book with a character who is obsessed with (or at least very interested in) clothing or fashion, or a book with a brightly colored cover.
The Playboy by Carly Phillips
09. Halloween (October 31): Read a paranormal romance, or a book with a character that is hiding something, or is not as he/she appears to be.
Midnight Crystal by Jayne Castle 10/04/12
10. Reader's Choice:
The Star Prince by Susan Grant 10/24/12


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Congrats to all the finishers!

8/10 Read

1. O for October: One Night in Scotland by Karen Hawkins 10/18/12
2. Happy B-Day Kate! Some Like It Hot by Louisa Edwards 10/2/12
3. Maine: Spellbound Falls by Janet Chapman
4. Mad Hatter Day: Darker After Midnight by Lara Adrian 10/10/12
5. Angel Food Cake Day: Buttercream Bump Off by Jenn McKinlay
6. Teddy Bear to Work Day: Moon Over Soho by Ben Aaronvitch 10/16/12
7. White Cane Safety Day: Never Seduce a Scot by Maya Banks (heroine is deaf) 10/12/12
8. Gaudy Day: Dog Days by Elsa Watson 10/24/12
9. Halloween: Beast Behaving Badly by Shelly Laurenston 10/6/12
10. My Choice: Her Best Worst Mistake by Sarah Mayberry 10/3/12

Unread:

Read:

Done!

October Monthly Challenge ~ 2012
Duration October 1 ~ October 31
3/3 Read

3. Geography: set in a small coastal town Face the Fire by Nora Roberts 10/6 (4)
6. Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day (October 11): Debunker Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane 10/24 (4)
10. My Choice: Jane's Warlord by Angela Knight 10/9 (4)

Hooray, Wan!

Completed 6/10



1) "O" is for October:Origins10/15 * * *
2) Happy Birthday, Lady Allison!:Frostbite
3) Maine:Dead Level10/13 * *
4) Mad Hatter Day:Florida Roadkill10/4 * * *
5) National Angel Food Cake Day:Child of Darkness10/25 * * *
6) Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day:A Perfect Blood
7) White Cane Safety Day:Dark Of The Moon
8) Wear Something Gaudy Day:Hammerhead Ranch Motel
9) Halloween:Endure10/10 * *
10)Reader's Choice:The Casual Vacancy10/8 * * *

Yay, Wan!

Thanks guys. Slowing down at the end of the year. Will keep reading but at least the commitment is done.

Ugh! I have no idea if I'll finish this month, but I've enjoyed the journey so far...

October Monthly Challenge ~ 2012
Duration October 1 ~ October 31
6/10 Read

1. "O" is for..: Ordinary Angels by India Drummond 10/8 ✯✯
2. Happy Birthay Pam!: The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons 10/4 ✯✯✯✯✯
3. Seaside Maine: The Prince of Tides: A Novel by Pat Conroy 10/23 ✯✯✯✯½
4. Mad Hatter Day: Morning Glory by LaVyrle Spencer
5. Angel Food Cake Day: Crave by J.R. Ward 10/10 ✯✯✯
6. Hard Working Teddy Bears: Grimspace by Ann Aguirre
7. White Cane Safety Day: Laid Bare by Lauren Dane
8. Gaudy Day: The Husband Trap by Tracy Anne Warren 10/3 ✯✯✯
9. Halloween: Fish & Chips by Abigail Roux 10/22 ✯✯✯
10. Book Club Pick: Hearts of Darkness by Kira Brady

October Challenge
Complete: 5/5 - DONE!!!

✔1. October: Obsession by Penelope Neri - (Oct 6) 2★'s
✔ 2. Maine (coastal town): A Night to Surrender by Tessa Dare - (Oct 11) 4★'s
✔ 3. Mad Hatter: Possess Me at Midnight by Shayla Black - (Oct 15) 4★'s
✔4. White Cane Safety (paramedic): Slow Hands by Leslie Kelley - (Oct 10) 3★'s
✔5. Reader's Choice:Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas (Oct 4) 5★'s

1. Piers Anthony - Ogre, Ogre: 9/8 to 9/10
2. Katie Macalister - Confessions of a Vampire's Girlfriend (Thanks, Michelle): 9/12 to 9/14
3. Rachel Carter - So Close to You (Montauk, NY): 9/15 to 9/16
4. Karen Rose - Die for Me: 9/10 to 9/11
5. Nancy Bush - Nowhere to Run: 9/23 to 9/24
6. Karen Hawkins - Lois Lane Tells All: 9/18
7. T. Jefferson Parker - The Fallen (police officer): 9/16 to 9/18
8. Piers Anthony - Golem in the Gears: 9/15 to 9/16
9. Shannon Hale - Midnight in Austenland: 9/15 to 9/16
10. Marshall Karp - The Rabbit Factory: 9/1 to 9/4



10/10 done!

RRRC October Monthly Reading Challenge:

Read: 9/10

1. O is for October: Obsidian by Laurann Dohner 10/8/12
2. Happy Birthday Emily: Wild Cat by Jennifer Ashley 10/7/12
3. Geography - Maine: Sea Lord by Virginia Kantra 10/3/12
4. Mad Hatter Day: Temptation by Brenda Jackson 10/25/12
5. National Angel Food Cake Day: From Pack to Pride by Amber Kell 10/22/12
6. Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day: Delusion in Death by J.D. Robb
7. White Cane Safety Day: To Die For by Linda Howard 10/15/12
8. Wear Something Gaudy Day: It Had to Be You by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 10/12/12
9. Halloween: Hard Mated by Jennifer Ashley 10/5/12
10. Reader's Choice: Finding Forgiveness by Dana Marie Bell 10/23/12

Hooray, Lauren & Laurie!!

October Monthly Challenge

Completed 8/10

*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'.
The Other Daughter by Miralee Ferrel

*2. Happy Birthday Nicole!: Read a book from an October birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. RRRC October Birthday List
The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner by Stephenie Meyer – Oct. 5

*3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Maine. OR, Maine is known for its fishing industry and picturesque fishing villages and also for its vast wilderness areas – so, read a book involving the fishing/seafood industry, or a book set in a small coastal town, on the ocean, or in a wilderness area.
Sandcastles by Luanne Rice – Oct. 3

*4. Mad Hatter Day (October 6) Read a book with a character that might be considered to be crazy, or a book with a hat on the cover.
Gemma – by Meg Tilly - Oct. 4 Anyone who can do that to a child has to be considered crazy!!

5. National Angel Food Cake Day (October 10): Read a book with a character that is an angel, or a book where food or the food industry somehow plays an important part in the plot, or has food on the cover.

*6. Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day (October 11): Read a book where a character’s job or occupation plays an important part in the storyline, or a book with a toy on the cover.
Substitute Millionaire by Susan Mallery - Oct. 12 (his money-making job and net worth create all kinds of problems)

*7. White Cane Safety Day (October 15): Read a book with a character that has a disability or injury, or a book where a character is involved in public safety (police officer, firefighter, etc.)
Sweet Talk by Julie Garwood – Oct. 10 (FBI agent)

*8. Wear Something Gaudy Day (October 17): Read a book with a character who is obsessed with (or at least very interested in) clothing or fashion, or a book with a brightly colored cover.
Letter From a Stranger by Barbara Taylor Bradford - Oct. 22 (designs fabrics for fashion)

9. Halloween (October 31): Read a paranormal romance, or a book with a character that is hiding something, or is not as he/she appears to be.
Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble by – Oct.

*10. Reader's Choice:
Say Yes by Lori Foster - Oct. 25

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2. Happy Birthday! Carolyn F: Claimed (Brides of the Kindred #1) by Evangeline Anderson (Oct 6th)
4. Mad Hatter Day (October 6) Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut (Oct 21th)
6. Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day Ward Against Death (Chronicles of a Reluctant Necromancer #1) by Melanie Card (Oct 2nd)
7. White Cane Safety Day (October 15): Outside In by Maria V. Snyder (Oct 15th)
8. Wear Something Gaudy Day (October 17): Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward (Oct 26th)
9. Halloween (October 31): Bait by Annie Nicholas (Oct 13th)
10> Reader's Choice: The Night Watch (Watch #1) by Sergei Lukyanenko (Oct 10th)

Congrats, Lauren and Laurie! :)

Completed: 8/8 'Yay!!

1. 'O' is for October: Gaven √ 6-Oct
2. Happy Birthday: skip
3. Maine - wild outdoors camping: Dangerous Ground √ 5-Oct
4. Crazy Daisy: Holiday Outing √ 15-Oct
5. Angelic food: skip
6. Teddy bears at work: Tech Support √ 6-Oct
7. White canes: 18% Gray √ 5-Oct
8. Gaudy: Chase in Shadow √ 25-Oct
9. Pumpkin pie PNR: Life After Death √ 3-Oct
10. Me!: Fireman's Carry √ 4-Oct

Congrats to all the finishers :)

Yay, Jane! :)

I'm in for 8! I'll post books later!! :)

October Monthly Challenge ~ 2012
Duration October 1 ~ October 31
8/8 Read DONE!!! :)

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'. SKIP

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an October birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. RRRC October Birthday List SKIP

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Maine. OR, Maine is known for its fishing industry and picturesque fishing villages and also for its vast wilderness areas – so, read a book involving the fishing/seafood industry, or a book set in a small coastal town, on the ocean, or in a wilderness area. Hale's Point by Patricia Ryan 10/25


4. Mad Hatter Day (October 6) Read a book with a character that might be considered to be crazy, or a book with a hat on the cover. Her Mad Hatter by Marie Hall 10/17

5. National Angel Food Cake Day (October 10): Read a book with a character that is an angel, or a book where food or the food industry somehow plays an important part in the plot, or has food on the cover.Fall From Grace by Christine Zolendz 10/9

6. Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day (October 11): Read a book where a character’s job or occupation plays an important part in the storyline, or a book with a toy on the cover. Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn 10/4

7. White Cane Safety Day (October 15): Read a book with a character that has a disability or injury, or a book where a character is involved in public safety (police officer, firefighter, etc.)Homespun BrideJillian Hart10/16

8. Wear Something Gaudy Day (October 17): Read a book with a character who is obsessed with (or at least very interested in) clothing or fashion, or a book with a brightly colored cover. Gerard's Beauty by Marie Hall 10/23


9. Halloween (October 31): Read a paranormal romance, or a book with a character that is hiding something, or is not as he/she appears to be.Women on the Edge of a Nervous Breakthrough by Isabel Sharpe 10/3

10. Reader's Choice:Saving Grace by Christine Zolendz 10/11

Congrats, Tonya!

~KarenH~ wrote: "Yay, Jane! :)"

Thanks Karen :)

Hooray, Jane & Tonya!!

Congrats, Shazzy!

2012 October Monthly Reading Challenge
8/10 Read

1. O for October:One Night Rodeo Done 10/26/12
2. Happy B-Day Jenny! The Royal Pain Done 10/24/12
3. Geography:Moonshell Beach: A Shelter Bay Novel Done 10/14/12
4. Mad Hatter Day:Going Cowboy Crazy
5. Angel Food Cake Day: Better Than Chocolate Done 10/17/12
6. Teddy Bear to Work Day:When Lightning Strikes Done 10/9/12
7. White Cane Safety Day: Trouble Me Done 10/24/12
8. Wear Something Gaudy Day:Cheri on Top
9. Halloween: Brownies and Broomsticks Done 10/18/12
10. Readers Choice:Where Azaleas Bloom Done 10/4/12

Finished 5/5!

O For October- If the Slipper Fits-Olivia Drake 10/24
Happy Birthday Emily- Wicked Delights of a Bridal Bed-Tracy Anne Warren 10/11
Geography - the Mephisto Club-Tess Gerritsen 10/15
Halloween- Lover Mine-JR Ward 10/6
Reader’s Choice-the Ugly Duchess-Eloisa James 10/25

Hooray, Shazzy & Erin!!

Thanks Sandra :)

Yay, Erin!

Better late than never.

October Monthly Challenge
10/1 - 10/31 2012

5/5 Completed

4. Mad Hatter Day (October 6):
Gilded 10/4/2012 5 stars!

5. National Angel Food Cake Day (October 10):
Seduction and Snacks 10/27/2012 5 stars!

6. Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day (October 11):
'Twas the Night After Christmas 10/18/2012 4.5 stars!

9. Halloween (October 31): Mate Claimed 10/1/2012 4.5 Stars

10. Reader's Choice: Dark Citadel 10/25/2012 5 stars! (reread)

Post 50 Updated
5/5 completed

2012 October Monthly Challenge

8/10 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'.
Heart Secret by Robin D. Owens
02. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an October birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours.
Happy Birthday Bridget!!! (October 14)
Again the Magic by Lisa Kleypas 10/17/12
03. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Maine. OR, Maine is known for its fishing industry and picturesque fishing villages and also for its vast wilderness areas – so, read a book involving the fishing/seafood industry, or a book set in a small coastal town, on the ocean, or in a wilderness area.
Yours to Keep by Shannon Stacey 10/27/12
04. Mad Hatter Day (October 6): Read a book with a character that might be considered to be crazy, or a book with a hat on the cover.
Big Sky Mountain by Linda Lael Miller 10/11/12
05. National Angel Food Cake Day (October 10): Read a book with a character that is an angel, or a book where food or the food industry somehow plays an important part in the plot, or has food on the cover.
At Last by Jill Shalvis 10/18/12
06. Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day (October 11): Read a book where a character’s job or occupation plays an important part in the storyline, or a book with a toy on the cover.
Whose Baby? (Marriage of Inconvenience) by Janice Kay Johnson 10/11/12
07. White Cane Safety Day (October 15): Read a book with a character that has a disability or injury, or a book where a character is involved in public safety (police officer, firefighter, etc.).
Candle in the Window by Christina Dodd 10/15/12
08. Wear Something Gaudy Day (October 17): Read a book with a character who is obsessed with (or at least very interested in) clothing or fashion, or a book with a brightly colored cover.
The Playboy by Carly Phillips
09. Halloween (October 31): Read a paranormal romance, or a book with a character that is hiding something, or is not as he/she appears to be.
Midnight Crystal by Jayne Castle 10/04/12
10. Reader's Choice:
The Star Prince by Susan Grant 10/24/12


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October Monthly Challenge

10/10

1. “O" is for October: One Deadly Sister by Rod Hoisington - 24/10/12 ★ ★ ★
2. Happy Birthday – Jenny !: Shadow Game by Christine Feehan - 14/10/12 ★ ★ ★ ★
3. Geography: Blind Her with Bliss by Nina Pierce - 09/10/12 ★ ★ ★
4. Mad Hatter Day (October 6) True Devotion by Dee Henderson - 16/10/12 ★ ★
5. National Angel Food Cake Day (October 10): Edible Delectables by Amy Wiseman - 28/10/12 ★ ★ ★
6. Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day (October 11): Hot Property by Tamara Larson - 11/10/12 ★ ★ ★
7. White Cane Safety Day (October 15): Speak No Evil by Allison Brennan - 14/10/12 ★ ★ ★ ★
8. Wear Something Gaudy Day (October 17): Cake Icing, Butt Budder & Tea Lids by Renee Andrews - 13/10/12 ★ ★ ★ ★
9. Halloween (October 31): Samson's Lovely Mortal by Tina Folsom - 15/10/12 ★ ★ ★
10. Reader's Choice: Hide from Evil by Jami Alden - 03/10/12 ★ ★ ★ ★

Congrats Amanda, ~Melissa~, and Jojo!

Completed

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'. -One Kiss From You 16/10 ***

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an October birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. RRRC October Birthday List - Kasie - Sugar Daddy - 25/10

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Maine. OR, Maine is known for its fishing industry and picturesque fishing villages and also for its vast wilderness areas – so, read a book involving the fishing/seafood industry, or a book set in a small coastal town, on the ocean, or in a wilderness area. A Rogue of My Own by Johanna Lindsey- 28/10

4. Mad Hatter Day (October 6) Read a book with a character that might be considered to be crazy, or a book with a hat on the cover.- The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie 7/10 - *****

5. National Angel Food Cake Day (October 10): Read a book with a character that is an angel, or a book where food or the food industry somehow plays an important part in the plot, or has food on the cover.
Seduction and Snacks-25/10 *****

6. Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day (October 11): Read a book where a character’s job or occupation plays an important part in the storyline, or a book with a toy on the cover. Gabriel's Inferno 6/10 - ***

7. White Cane Safety Day (October 15): Read a book with a character that has a disability or injury, or a book where a character is involved in public safety (police officer, firefighter, etc.)Murder Is Easy 5/10 ***

8. Wear Something Gaudy Day (October 17): Read a book with a character who is obsessed with (or at least very interested in) clothing or fashion, or a book with a brightly colored cover. The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever 10/10 **

9. Halloween (October 31): Read a paranormal romance, or a book with a character that is hiding something, or is not as he/she appears to be.The Secret - 22/10 *****

10. Reader's Choice:Timeless Desire 21/10****


DONE 10/10

Yay, Karen!

~KarenH~ wrote: "Yay, Karen!"

:D

~KarenH~ wrote: "Congrats Amanda, ~Melissa~, and Jojo!"

:D

Woohoo! Done with my first monthly challenge -- and I loved it! See you ladies in November!

#1 (O for October): One For The Money Completed 10/16, 1 star
#2 (Birthday Bookshelf): Happy Birthday, Megan! What I Did For a Duke Completed 10/14, 5 stars
#3 (Maine/Wilderness/Coast): Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor/aka Christmas with Holly Completed 10/10, 2 stars
#4 (Mad Hatter): The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie Completed 10/19, 4 stars
#5 (Angel Food Cake): Delicious Completed 10/27, 4 stars
#6 (Teddy Bear to Work): Wicked Intentions Completed 10/23, 2 stars
#7 (White Cane Safety): His at Night Completed 10/10, 3 stars
#8 (Wear Something Gaudy): Chronicles of Old Paris: Exploring the Historic City of Light Completed 10/28, 2 stars
#9 (Paranormal): Soulless Completed 10/7, 3 stars
#10 (Reader's Choice): Tempting the Bride Completed 10/5, 5 stars

Progress: 10/10

Completed 10/28!

October Monthly Challenge
Completed 10/10

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'. One Night Rodeo by Lorelei James10/27/12

2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an October birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. RRRC October Birthday List
Corrupt Sex, Lies and Vampires by Katie MacAlister10/22/12

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Maine. Wifey by Judy Bloom10/28/12

4. Mad Hatter Day (October 6) Read a book with a character that might be considered to be crazy, Beauty and the Beast by Deatri King-Bey10/1/12

5. National Angel Food Cake Day (October 10): Read a book with a character that is an angel, A Dark Kiss of Rapture by Sylvia Day10/23/12

6. Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day (October 11): Read a book where a character’s job or occupation plays an important part in the storyline, Second Sight by Amanda Quick 10/2/12

7. White Cane Safety Day (October 15): Read a book where a character is involved in public safety (police officer, firefighter, etc.) Fragile by Lisa Unger10/11/12

8. Wear Something Gaudy Day (October 17): Read a book with a character who is obsessed with (or at least very interested in) clothing or fashion, Queen of Babble in the Big City by Meg Cabot10/21/12

9. Halloween (October 31): Read a paranormal romance, Sex and the Single Vampire by Katie MacAlister10/13/12

10. Reader's Choice: Dark Viking by Sandra Hill10/4/12

Hooray, Amanda, ~Melissa~, Jojo, Karen, Meg & Cathy!!!!!!

Congrats to all the finishers so far!

10/10 Done Yay!

1. October: One on One by Cathryn Fox 10/10 ★★★★
2. Happy B-Day Tricia!: Fade Out by Rachel Caine 10/15 ★★★
3. Maine: Loving the Highlander by Janet Chapman 10/6 ★★★★
4. Mad Hatter: Death Makes the Cut by Janice Hamrick 10/4 ★★★★★
5. Angel Food Cake: Cherry Cheesecake Murder by Joanne Fluke 10/21 ★★
6. Take Your Bear to Work Day: Watch Me by LRJ 10/23 ★★★
7. White Cane Safety: Snapped by Laura Griffin 10/19 ★★★★
8. Gaudy Day: Murder Makes Waves by Anne George 10/13 ★★★★
9. Halloween: Night of the Vampires by Heather Graham 10/25 ★★★
10. My Choice: Blood Oath by Christopher Farnsworth 10/2 ★★★★★

Congrats, Meg, Cathy, and Valorie!

ALL FINISHED!

October Monthly Challenge ~ 2012
Duration October 1 ~ October 31
8/8 Read


7. White Cane Safety Day (disability/injury): Annie's Song by Catherine Anderson - 10/2/2012 - 4 Stars

2. Happy Birthday: Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead - 10/9/2012 - 3 Stars

9. Halloween (paranormal romance/ hiding something): First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones - 10/5/2012 - 5 Stars

6. Take your teddy bear to work day (Occupation): Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones - 10/6/2012 - 5 Stars

10. Reader's Choice: Deal Breaker by Harlan Coben - 10/11/2012 - 4 Stars

1. "O" is for October (author last name): Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell - 10/17/2012 - 2 Stars

5. National Angel Food Cake Day (food industry): Delicious by Susan Mallery - 10/16/2012 - 4 Stars

8. Wear Something Gaudy Day (Bright cover): The Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling - 10/28/2012 - 4 Stars