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Duration: October 1st - October 31th
8/8 - DONE
✔2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Doctor's Delight by Angela Verdenius (3/10) *****
✔3. Geography - Idaho: Phantom..."
Congrats Gea! Angela Verdinus series was really good! I liked the next one in the series even more than the first. :)

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'.
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.
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 Niagara 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.
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.
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.
06. Columbus Day (October 14): Land, ho! Read a book/author you “discovered.” OR read the first book in a series.
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.
09. 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.
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10 of 10 Complete!
√ 1. Starts with “O”: Oracle's Moon by Thea Harrison – 10/12
√ 2. Hello Caroline!: Hex Appeal by Linda Wisdom – 10/5
√ 3. Idaho: His Mistress by Christmas by Victoria Alexander (jewelry) – 10/1
√ 4. National Cookie Month: Taste the Heat by Rachel Harris (chef) – 10/5
√ 5. Fire Prevention Day: Playing with Fire by Mia Dymond (firefighter) – 10/17
√ 6. Columbus Day: Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacey (new author) – 10/6
√ 7. Sweetest Day: Lonestar Sanctuary by Colleen Coble (Clean) – 10/25
√ 8. National Nut Day: Taming GI Jane by Debra Webb (Phy. Trainer) – 10/21
√ 9. Happy Halloween: Devil's Gate by Thea Harrison (paranormal) – 10/20
√ 10. Reader's Choice: The Untamed Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley – 10/24
Complete:











Completed: 9/10
1. 'O' is for October: The folk of the fringe by Orson Scott Card 10/25/2013
2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Emma by Jane Austen
3. Geography: Shaedes of Gray by Amanda Bonilla 10/17/2013
4. National Cookie Month: Summer Desserts by Nora Roberts 10/4/2013
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Firestorm by Iris Johansen 10/7/2013
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Acorna: The Unicorn Girl by Anne McCaffrey 10/28/2013
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Princess of the Midnight Ball by Jessica Day George 10/12/2013
8. National Nut Day (October 22): Against the Ropes by Sarah Castille 10/21/2013
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Wicked Edge by Nina Bangs 10/6/2013
10. Reader's Choice: Among the Hidden by Margaret Peterson Haddix 10/18/2013











10 of 10 Complete!
√ 1. Starts with “O”: Oracle's Moon by Thea Harrison – 10/12
√ 2. Hello Caroline!: Hex Appeal by Linda Wisdom – 10/5
√ 3. Idaho: His Mistress by Christmas b..."
Congrats Lynne!

1. Starts with “O”:....SKIP
2. Hello Caroline!.....SKIP
3. Idaho/Jewelry in the plot...KISS ME IF YOU CAN by Carly Phillips...
4. National Cookie Month:.....SKIP
5. Fire Prevention Day:...skip
6. Columbus Day/first book in series:...SKIP
7. Sweetest Day/Book recommended by friend:...PRIDE
MATES by Jenneifer Ashley...10-
8. National Nut Day:...SKIP
9. Happy Halloween/PNR...ghost: MISCHIEF IN MUDBUG by
Jana Deleon...10-19-13
10. Reader's Choice:...LET LOVE FIND YOU by Johanna Lindsey...10-10-13

5/5
1. 'O'ctober The Outlaw Nicole Jordan 10/26
3. Idaho author Fit to Be Tied Robin Lee Hatcher 10/06
6. Columbus A Vote of Confidence Robin Lee Hatcher 10/03
7. Sweetest Day A Matter of Character Robin Lee Hatcher 10/10
9. Halloween Love Bites Margaret St.George 10/15






October Monthly Challenge
Huh, I started planning for next month without signing up... I'm in for all ten! I will try to post as I go, but I am really not good at that - I usually just post when I'm done.
10 of 10. Updated 10.26.13. DONE!! Geez, I can't even update when I'm done! I finished a couple of days ago and am just now sitting down to do my updates…
1. 'O' is for October: One Perfect Night by Bella Andre 10.24.13
2. Member of the Month - Caroline: Envy by J.R. Ward 10.18.13
3. Geography - Idaho: Redneck Romeo by Lorelei James 10.16.13
4. National Cookie Month: Ravenous by Eden Summers 10.20.13
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Always On My Mind by Jill Shalvis 10.22.13
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Tempting the Best Man by J. Lynn 10.3.13
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): The Door Into Spring by Missy Welsh 10.2.13
8. National Nut Day (October 22): Life in Fusion by Ethan Day 10.4.13
9. Happy Halloween (October 31):Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning 10.12.13
10. Reader's Choice: The Untamed Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley 10. 12.13










Congratulations to all the finishers!!

1. Starts with “O”:....SKIP
2. Hello Caroline!.....SKIP
3. Idaho/Jewelry in the plot...KISS ME IF YOU CAN by Carly Phillips...10-27-13
4. National Cookie Month:.....SKIP
5. Fire Prevention Day:...skip
6. Columbus Day/first book in series:...SKIP
7. Sweetest Day/Book recommended by friend:...PRIDE
MATES by Jenneifer Ashley...10-
8. National Nut Day:...SKIP
9. Happy Halloween/PNR...ghost: MISCHIEF IN MUDBUG by
Jana Deleon...10-19-13
10. Reader's Choice:...LET LOVE FIND YOU by Johanna Lindsey...10-10-13

5/5
1. 'O'ctober The Outlaw Nicole Jordan 10/26
3. Idaho author Fit to Be Tied Robin Lee Hatcher 10/06
6. Columbus A Vote of Confidence Robin Lee Hatcher ..."
Congrats Katharina!!

October Monthly Challenge
Huh, I started planning for next month without signing up... I'm in for all ten! I will try to post as I go, but I am really not good at ..."
Congrats MountainKat!!!

Duration: 10/1/13 - 10/31/13
Progress 8/8
1. 'O' is for October: (book that starts with 'O')One Good Earl Deserves a Lover, 10/22/2013
2. Member of the Month – Caroline:Dracula, 10/9/2013
3. Geography: (farmer) The Good Earth, 10/6/2013
6. Columbus Day (October 14): How to Kill a Rock Star by Tiffanie DiBartolo, 10/10/2013
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): (PIFM) Seabiscuit: An American Legend, 10/5/2013
8. National Nut Day (October 22): (sports romance)Hot Item, 10/27/2013
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): (paranormal romance) Affliction, 10/26/2013
10. Reader's Choice: Heaven and Hell,10/14/2013









Duration: 10/1/13 - 10/31/13
Progress 8/8
1. 'O' is for October: (book that starts with 'O')One Good Earl Deserves a Lover, 10/22/2013
2. Member of the Month – Caro..."
Congrats Elizabeth!!

Duration: 10/1/13 - 10/31/13
Progress 8/8
1. 'O' is for October: (book that starts with 'O')One Good Earl Deserves a Lover, 10/22/2013
2. Member o..."
Thanks!

8/8 Read - Complete
O for October:
Hello Caroline!
Idaho:
National Cookie Month:
Fire Prevention Day:
Columbus Day:
Happy Halloween:
My Choice:
Unread: All Done!
Read:









RRRC Monthly Challenge
October 1-31, 2013
6/5
√ 1. O = On a Wild Night by Stephanie Laurens - 10.10
2. Caroline's shelves: The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs
√ 3. Jewelry on cover: The Handmaiden's Necklace by Kat Martin - 10.16
4. SKIP
√ 5. The Great Chicago Fire: The Hostage by Susan Wiggs - 10.26
√ 6. New author I discovered: Bella Andre: The Look of Love - 10.03
√ 7. Sweet or clean romance: Highlander for the Holidays by Janet Chapman - 10.05
8. SKIP
9. PNR: Leopard's Prey by Christine Feehan
√ 10. Reader's Choice: Much Ado About Rogues by Kasey Michaels - 10.08

RRRC October 2013 Monthly Challenge
Duration: October 1, 2013 - October 31, 2013
6/6 Read
Challenge Complete 10.25.13
1. 'O' is for October: One Dead Cookie by Virginia Lowell, 10.15.13 ★★★
2. Geography (Idaho): Blood Before Sunrise by Amanda Bonilla, 10.25.13 ★★★
3. Columbus Day (October 14): Gone by Michael Grant, 10.12.13 ★★★★
4. Sweetest Day (October 19): Paradise Valley by Robyn Carr, 10.22.13 ★★★★★
5. Happy Halloween (October 31): Immortal Ever After by Lynsay Sands, 10.06.13 ★★★★
6. Reader's Choice: A Hidden Witch by Deborah Geary, 10.06.13 ★★★★★







8/8 Read - Complete
O for October: Obsidian by Jennifer Armentrout 10/22/13
Hello Caroline! The Darkest Hour by Maya Banks 10/27/13
Idaho: Instant Attraction by Jil..."
Congrats KarenF!

RRRC Monthly Challenge
October 1-31, 2013
6/5
√ 1. O = On ..."
Congrats BJ Rose!!

RRRC October 2013 Monthly Challenge
Duration: October 1, 2013 - October 31, 2013
6/6 Read
Challenge Complete 10.25.13
1. 'O' is for October: One Dead Cookie by Virgini..."
Congrats Joann!

Read: 6/3 Done!!







Read: 6/3 Done!!
2. Member of the Month: I Dare You by Tam Ames 10/26/13
3. Geography - Idaho: Samhain's Kiss 10/25/13
6. Columbus Day: Blood Signs by Amber Kell 10/1..."
Congrats Erin! Are you going to try to get one more book done?

Read: 6/3 Done!!
2. Member of the Month: I Dare You by Tam Ames 10/26/13
3. Geography - Idaho: Samhain's Kiss 10/25/13
6. Columbus Day: Blood Signs by Am..."
Thanks! No, I think that's it for me this month. We are getting the house tented for termites tomorrow morning, so there won't be much time before the end of the month.

READ: 8/8
✔1. 'O' is for October: Once Upon a Tower - Eloisa James 10/8
✔2. Member of the Month: Highlander's Curse - Melissa Mayhue (pub 2011) 10/16
✔3. Geography-setting in Idaho: Aunt Dimity and the Duke - Nancy Atherton (heroine is a gardener) 10/6
✔5. Fire Prevention Day: Firewalker - Allyson James 10/27
✔6. Columbus Day: Such Wicked Intent - Kenneth Oppel 10/26
✔7. Sweetest Day: The Terror - Dan Simmons (recommended by my father) 10/23
✔9. Happy Halloween: Gunmetal Magic - Ilona Andrews (shifter) 10/25
✔10. Reader's Choice: Eternally Yours - Cate Tiernan 1018









READ: 8/8
✔1. 'O' is for October: Once Upon a Tower - Eloisa James 10/8
✔2. Member of the Month: Highlander's Curse - Melissa Mayhue (pub 2011) 10/16
✔3. Geography-setting in I..."
Congrats Barbara!

9/10 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'.
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.
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 Niagara 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.
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.
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.
06. Columbus Day (October 14): Land, ho! Read a book/author you “discovered.” OR read the first book in a series.
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.
09. 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.












READ: 10/10
1) starts with "o": Once Bitten, Twice Shy 10/16 3*
2) hello, caroline!: Soulless 10/13 4*
3) idaho: Wild Thing 10/28 3*
4) cookie month: The Chocolate Thief 10/15 3*
5) fire prevention: Under Fire 10/5 3*
6) columbus day: Exclusively Yours 10/5 4*
7) sweetest day: Edenbrooke 10/20 5*
8) national nut day: Micah Rush 10/21 1*
9) hallowe'en: The Beast in Him 10/19 3*
10) reader's choice: Mrs. Drew Plays Her Hand 10/12 5*
woo-hoo! finished!

READ: 10/10
1) starts with "o": Once Bitten, Twice Shy 10/16 3*
2) hello, caroline!: Soulless 10/13 4*
3) idaho: Wild Thing 10/28 3*
4) cookie month: The Chocolate Thief 10/1..."
Congrats Beppy!

1) "O" is for October
Jennifer L. Armentrout - Obsidian
Read 10/7, 5*
2) A Book Published in 2011
Kendare Blake - Anna Dressed in Blood
3) Geography - Idaho
Catherine Anderson - Blue Skies
Read 10/14, 4*
4) National Cookie Month
Sarah Addison Allen - Garden Spells
Read 10/2, 4.5*
5) Fire Prevention Day
Nora Roberts - Chasing Fire
6) Columbus Day
John Flanagan - The Outcast (Brotherband Chronicles 1)
Read 10/5, 4.5*
7) Sweetest Day
Julie Kagawa - The Iron King
Read 10/10, 4*
8) National Nut Day
Susan Elizabeth Phillips - Natural Born Charm
9) Happy Halloween
J.R.Ward - Lover at Last
Read 10/30, 4*
10) Reader´s Choice
Jojo Moyes - Me Bofore You
Read 10/1, 5*

1. 'O' is for October: Once Upon a Winter's Eve(Spindle Cove #1.5) by Tessa Dare 10/20
3. Geography: Locked(The Alpha Group #1) by Maya Cross 10/29 Jewelry on cover
4. National Cookie Month: The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen 10/06
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Darkfever(Fever #1) by Karen Marie Moning 10/05 *reread*
7. Sweetest Day: Eternal Vows(Hideaway Wedding #2) by Rochelle Alers 10/01
8. National Nut Day (October 22): Marley in Chains by R.G. Alexander 10/18
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Dark Needs at Night's Edge(Immortals After Dark #5) by Kresley Cole 10/01
10.Reader's Choice: Watchers in the Night(The Guardians of the Night, #1) by Jenna Black 10/10








!!!!!!!!! I AM DONE !!!!!!!!!!

1. 'O' is for October: Once Upon a Winter's Eve(Spindle Cove #1.5) by Tessa Dare 10/20
3. Geography: Locked(The Alpha Group #1) by Maya Cross 10/29
Jewelry on cover
4. National C..."
Congrats Shan!

Here's the link to the thread -
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

.....................4/4 books read....................
1. Starts with “O”:....SKIP
2. Hello Caroline!.....SKIP
3. Idaho/Jewelry in the plot...KISS ME IF YOU CAN by Carly Phillips...10-27-13
4. National Cookie Month:.....SKIP
5. Fire Prevention Day:...skip
6. Columbus Day/first book in series:...SKIP
7. Sweetest Day/Book recommended by friend:...PRIDE
MATES by Jenneifer Ashley...10-28-13
8. National Nut Day:...SKIP
9. Happy Halloween/PNR...ghost: MISCHIEF IN MUDBUG by
Jana Deleon...10-19-13
10. Reader's Choice:...LET LOVE FIND YOU by Johanna Lindsey...10-10-13

.....................4/4 books read....................
1. Starts with “O”:....SKIP
2. Hello Caroline!.....SKIP
3. Idaho/Jewelry in th..."
Congrats Pam!

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.


2. Member of the Month – Caroline:
3. Geography:
4. National Cookie Month:
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9):
6. Columbus Day (October 14):
7. Sweetest Day (October 19):
8. National Nut Day (October 22):
9. Happy Halloween (October 31):
10. Reader's Choice:











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10/10 Completed!
1. 'O' is for October: Up All Night in Bliss by Sophie Oak done 10/25/13
2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Beauty Queens (2011) done 10/5/13
3. Geography: Cowboy Dad done 10/7/13
4. National Cookie Month: Forever and a Day done 10/2/13
5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Trick or Treat Murder done 10/1/13
6. Columbus Day (October 14): Swallowtail done 10/9/13
7. Sweetest Day (October 19): Angelfall (recommended by Renee) done 10/4/13
8. National Nut Day (October 22): Match Me If You Can (Sports Romance) done 10/11/13
9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Already Freakn' Mated done 10/23/13
10. Reader's Choice: Can You Keep a Secret? done 10/10/13

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Finished:





.....................4/4 books read....................
1. Starts with “O”:....SKIP
2. Hello Caroline!.....SKIP
3. Idaho/J..."
...............THANK YOU HINA!.................

3/3 Completed FINISHED 31/10/13
1. Idaho: Val Roberts - The Valmont Contingency 31/10/13 ★★★★★
2. Happy Halloween: Ritual Magic 7/10/13 ★★★★★
3. Choice: Deception Cove 1/10/13 ★★★★



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Duration: October 1st - October 31th
8/8 - DONE
✔2. Member of the Month – Caroline: Doctor's Delight by Angela Verdenius (3/10) *****
✔3. Geography - Idaho: Phantom Waltz by Catherine Anderson (20/10) *****
✔5. Fire Prevention Day (October 9): Seducing Simon by Maya Banks (1/10) ***
✔6. Columbus Day (October 14): Never Seduce a Scot by Maya Banks (2/10) *****
✔7. Sweetest Day (October 19): One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean (15/10) *****
✔8. National Nut Day (October 22): Hard and Fast by Erin McCarthy (24/10) ****
✔9. Happy Halloween (October 31): Fair Game by Patricia Briggs (9/10) *****
✔10. Reader's Choice: Love and Let Die by Lexi Blake (5/10) *****