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October Monthly Challenge Reading - Participants Thread

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 ★★★★★









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








Read: 8/10
4. Mad Hatter Day: Master of Darkness by Angela Knight
6. Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day: Delusion in Death by J.D. Robb












9/10
5. National Angel Food Cake Day (October 10): Edible Delectables by Amy Wiseman











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)
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.
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.
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.
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.).
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.
10. Reader's Choice:
XXX











8/10 Read
1. O for October:
2. Happy B-Day Kate!
3. Maine: Spellbound Falls by Janet Chapman
4. Mad Hatter Day:
5. Angel Food Cake Day: Buttercream Bump Off by Jenn McKinlay
6. Teddy Bear to Work Day:
7. White Cane Safety Day:
8. Gaudy Day:
9. Halloween:
10. My Choice:
Unread:


Read:









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

2) Happy Birthday, Lady Allison!:Frostbite
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


October Monthly Challenge ~ 2012
Duration October 1 ~ October 31
6/10 Read
1. "O" is for..:
2. Happy Birthay Pam!:
3. Seaside Maine:
4. Mad Hatter Day: Morning Glory by LaVyrle Spencer
5. Angel Food Cake Day:
6. Hard Working Teddy Bears: Grimspace by Ann Aguirre
7. White Cane Safety Day: Laid Bare by Lauren Dane
8. Gaudy Day:
9. Halloween:
10. Book Club Pick: Hearts of Darkness by Kira Brady











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

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!

Read: 9/10
4. Mad Hatter Day: Temptation by Brenda Jackson 10/25/12
6. Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day: Delusion in Death by J.D. Robb












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









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)








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

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









8/10 Read
4. Mad Hatter Day:Going Cowboy Crazy
8. Wear Something Gaudy Day:Cheri on Top

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






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)

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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.).
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.
10. Reader's Choice:
XXX











10/10










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
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. 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 -
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.-
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.
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.
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.
10. Reader's Choice:
DONE 10/10










~KarenH~ wrote: "Yay, Karen!"
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Progress: 10/10
Completed 10/28!

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'.
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
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Maine.
4. Mad Hatter Day (October 6) Read a book with a character that might be considered to be crazy,
5. National Angel Food Cake Day (October 10): Read a book with a character that is an angel,
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,
7. White Cane Safety Day (October 15): Read 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,
9. Halloween (October 31): Read a paranormal romance,
10. Reader's Choice:

10/10 Done Yay!
1. October:
2. Happy B-Day Tricia!:
3. Maine:
4. Mad Hatter:
5. Angel Food Cake:
6. Take Your Bear to Work Day:
7. White Cane Safety:
8. Gaudy Day:
9. Halloween:
10. My Choice:











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








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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 ★★★★