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2018 November Monthly Challenge


1. 'N' is for November:
READ a book that starts with 'N' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - POSEIDON: Poseidon was allotted his dominion after the fall of the Titans. He wielded the trident or three-pronged spear, and this image of him is reflected in art. Poseidon was most notably the God of the sea and the protector of all waters.
READ a book with a body of water on the cover or is set near a body of water OR has something sharp on the cover OR is third in a series OR has SPEAR in the text

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Julia London:
READ one book written by Julia London or any author with her first or last name. Link to Julia London's backlist: Julia London

Fun Facts about Julia:
- Julia has received the RT Bookclub Award for Best Historical Romance and is a six-time finalist for the prestigious RITA award for excellence in romantic fiction.
- Julia grew up in Austin, TX
- Before turning to writing full time, she had a career as a public administrator working for the Federal Government, including a stint in the White House, and eventually back home in Texas.
READ a book with a T or X in the title OR with a character who works in politics or has a government job OR is a Historical or Historical Romance book.

4. Aviation History Month: Aviation History Month is an annual designation observed in November and is dedicated to exploring, recognizing and celebrating America’s great contributions and achievements in the development of aviation.
READ a book with an airplane or any air transportation on the cover OR that has a mostly sky scene on the cover OR where a character takes a flight OR has a pilot character OR has word AIRPLANE in the text.

5. Native American Heritage Month: What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose.
READ a book that has any character that is Native American or is of a minority ethnicity OR is set "at the turn of the century" or anytime before WWI OR where heritage is important to the story OR has NATIVE in the text.

6. November 1 is World Vegan Day: A day to commemorate and advocate for the vegan lifestyle. According to many prominent vegans, the vegan lifestyle offers a wide-range of benefits for human health, protects the well-being of animals and helps protect the environment.
READ a book that has a title or author name that starts with V OR has a character that doesn't eat meat OR has a character who is concerned about being healthy OR has a pretty environment scene on the cover.

7. November 15 is Clean Your Refrigerator Day: What's that in the back of the refrigerator!? I don't want to find out. Don't open it...... the odor may overwhelm you!!! Hold your breath, scrunch your nose if you must, and get to the task. Common speculation is that this day was created just in advance of Thanksgiving, to allow room for holiday leftovers. Hmmm...
READ a book where someone uses a refrigerator OR where the characters have to take care of a nasty problem or something smells bad OR a holiday book OR a book with something large on the cover.

8. November 23 is National Espresso Day: I can't resist anything having to do with coffee! The Espresso Machine was first invented in Italy by Luigi Bezzera in 1901. Luigi's goal, was decrease the time of his employee's coffee breaks, and subsequently increase productivity. His espresso machine accomplished this goal, and went beyond, creating a thick, bold, coffee that has become very popular.
READ a book with a drink on the cover or where someone has a cup of joe OR set in Italy or with an Italian character OR has a word with double letters in the title or author name (like Espresso or Bezzera).

9. November 28 is Red Planet Day: The planet Mars is referred to as the "Red Planet" because it appears red in color. Red Planet Day honors our celestial neighbor, the fourth planet in the solar system. Red Planet Day commemorates the launch of the Spacecraft Mariner 4 on November 28,1964 which brushed by Mars within a mere 6,118 miles.
READ a book with a celestial body on the cover OR tagged as science fiction/sci-fi OR has a mostly red cover OR has a 6, 1 or 8 in the page count.

10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice.

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November Monthly Challenge
November 2018

MY November Monthly Challenge (msg 3)

10 of 10 Completed



✔1. 'N' is for November:
🌸READ a book that starts with 'N' or whose author's name starts with 'N'
🌸Norah Wilson - Saving Grace - 11.18 ★★★★

✔2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - POSEIDON:
🌸READ a book with a body of water on the cover
🌸Some Like It Hot - Susan Andersen - 11.05 ★★★★

✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Julia London:
🌸READ one book written by Julia London
🌸One More Night - Julia London - 11.10 ★★★★

✔4. Aviation History Month:
🌸READ a book with a pilot character
🌸Million Dollar Cowboy - Lori Wilde - 11.01 ★★★

✔5. Native American Heritage Month:
🌸READ a book that has any character that is Native American
🌸Shallow Grave - Lori G. Armstrong - 11.17 ★★★★

✔6. November 1 is World Vegan Day:
🌸READ a book that has a pretty environment scene on the cover
🌸Rainy Day Friends - Jill Shalvis - 11.23 ★★★★

✔7. November 15 is Clean Your Refrigerator Day:
🌸READ a book where someone uses a refrigerator
🌸The Heart of Lies - Debra Burroughs - 11.04 ★★★

✔8. November 23 is National Espresso Day:
🌸READ a book with a word with double letters in the title or author name
🌸There Goes the Groom - Rita Herron - 11.27 ★★★

✔9. November 28 is Red Planet Day:
🌸READ a book tagged as science fiction
🌸Kindred in Death - J.D. Robb - 11.15 ★★★★

✔10. Reader's Choice:
🌸READ any book of your choice
🌸Quade's Babies - Brenda Jackson - 11.10 ★★★

2018 November Monthly Challenge


0/10 Completed


01. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
Nobody But You by Jill Shalvis
OR
No Breaking My Heart by Kate Angell
02. Olympian Gods and Goddesses ~ POSEIDON: Read a book with a body of water on the cover or is set near a body of water OR has something sharp on the cover OR is third in a series OR has SPEAR in the text.
The Chase by Lynsay Sands
OR
Sweet Harmony by LuAnn McLane
OR
Courting Carolina by Janet Chapman
OR
Just Stop Me by Rosalind James
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author ~ Julia London: Read one book written by Julia London or any author with her first or last name.
Or read a book with a T or X in the title OR with a character who works in politics or has a government job OR is a Historical or Historical Romance book.
Homecoming Ranch by Julia London
OR
Suddenly in Love by Julia London
OR
Don't Bargain with the Devil by Sabrina Jeffries
OR
Colorado Promise by Charlene Whitman
04. Aviation History Month: Read a book with an airplane or any air transportation on the cover OR that has a mostly sky scene on the cover OR where a character takes a flight OR has a pilot character OR has word AIRPLANE in the text.
Aussie Rules by Jill Shalvis
OR
A Bridge to Love by Nancy Herkness
OR
Shower of Stars by Nancy Herkness
05. Native American Heritage Month: Read a book that has any character that is Native American or is of a minority ethnicity OR is set "at the turn of the century" or anytime before WWI OR where heritage is important to the story OR has NATIVE in the text.
Comanche Magic by Catherine Anderson
OR
Stormwalker by Allyson James
06. World Vegan Day (November 1): Read a book that has a title or author name that starts with V OR has a character that doesn't eat meat OR has a character who is concerned about being healthy OR has a pretty environment scene on the cover.
The Ugly Duckling Debutante by Rachel Van Dyken
OR
The Bet by Rachel Van Dyken
OR
WarDance by Elizabeth Vaughan
07. Clean Your Refrigerator Day (November 15): Read a book where someone uses a refrigerator OR where the characters have to take care of a nasty problem or something smells bad OR a holiday book OR a book with something large on the cover.
Merry Ex-Mas by Sheila Roberts
OR
Kissing Under the Mistletoe by Bella Andre
OR
Christmas in Destiny by Toni Blake
OR
The Christmas Cottage by Samantha Chase
OR
Christmas at Rosie Hopkins’ Sweetshop by Jenny Colgan
08. National Espresso Day (November 23): Read a book with a drink on the cover or where someone has a cup of joe OR set in Italy or with an Italian character OR has a word with double letters in the title or author name (like Espresso or Bezzera).
The Sweetheart Deal by Syndi Powell
OR
Secret Santa by Cynthia Reese
OR
The Suffragette Scandal by Courtney Milan
09. Red Planet Day (November 28): Read a book with a celestial body on the cover OR tagged as science fiction/sci-fi OR has a mostly red cover OR has a 6, 1 or 8 in the page count.
White Star by Elizabeth Vaughan
OR
Starlight, Starbright by Saranne Dawson
OR
Stargazing by Susan Kearney
OR
Star Shadows by Colby Hodge
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.


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Me! For ten like usual and hopefully the holidays are nice to me. 😊

I'M IN!

1. 'N' is for November - Native Born - Jenna Kernan - 14 NOV
2. third in a series - Outback Master - Mari Carr - 8 NOV
3. T in the title- Talking Dirty with the CEO - Jackie Ashenden - 9 NOV
4. mostly sky scene on the cover- Outback Princess - Mari Carr - 2 NOV
5. character that is Native American - Tribal Law - Jenna Kernan - 7 NOV
6. title that starts with V - Voyeur - Fiona Cole - 5 OCT
7. something large on the cover - A Covert Affair - Katie Reus (Buildings) - 8 NOV
8. double letters in the title - Wee William's Woman - Suzan Tisdale - 13 NOV
9. mostly red cover - Indelible - Karin Slaughter - 4 OCT
10. Reader's Choice - Sweeping the Series - Kate Stewart - 12 NOV

2018 November Monthly Challenge


1. 'N' is for November:
READ a book that starts with 'N' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - POSEIDON: Poseidon was allotted his dominion after the fall of the Titans. He wielded the trident or three-pronged spear, and this image of him is reflected in art. Poseidon was most notably the God of the sea and the protector of all waters.
READ a book with a body of water on the cover or is set near a body of water OR has something sharp on the cover OR is third in a series OR has SPEAR in the text

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Julia London:
READ one book written by Julia London or any author with her first or last name. Link to Julia London's backlist: Julia London

Fun Facts about Julia:
- Julia has received the RT Bookclub Award for Best Historical Romance and is a six-time finalist for the prestigious RITA award for excellence in romantic fiction.
- Julia grew up in Austin, TX
- Before turning to writing full time, she had a career as a public administrator working for the Federal Government, including a stint in the White House, and eventually back home in Texas.
READ a book with a T or X in the title OR with a character who works in politics or has a government job OR is a Historical or Historical Romance book.

4. Aviation History Month: Aviation History Month is an annual designation observed in November and is dedicated to exploring, recognizing and celebrating America’s great contributions and achievements in the development of aviation.
READ a book with an airplane or any air transportation on the cover OR that has a mostly sky scene on the cover OR where a character takes a flight OR has a pilot character OR has word AIRPLANE in the text.

5. Native American Heritage Month: What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose.
READ a book that has any character that is Native American or is of a minority ethnicity OR is set "at the turn of the century" or anytime before WWI OR where heritage is important to the story OR has NATIVE in the text.

6. November 1 is World Vegan Day: A day to commemorate and advocate for the vegan lifestyle. According to many prominent vegans, the vegan lifestyle offers a wide-range of benefits for human health, protects the well-being of animals and helps protect the environment.
READ a book that has a title or author name that starts with V OR has a character that doesn't eat meat OR has a character who is concerned about being healthy OR has a pretty environment scene on the cover.

7. November 15 is Clean Your Refrigerator Day: What's that in the back of the refrigerator!? I don't want to find out. Don't open it...... the odor may overwhelm you!!! Hold your breath, scrunch your nose if you must, and get to the task. Common speculation is that this day was created just in advance of Thanksgiving, to allow room for holiday leftovers. Hmmm...
READ a book where someone uses a refrigerator OR where the characters have to take care of a nasty problem or something smells bad OR a holiday book OR a book with something large on the cover.

8. November 23 is National Espresso Day: I can't resist anything having to do with coffee! The Espresso Machine was first invented in Italy by Luigi Bezzera in 1901. Luigi's goal, was decrease the time of his employee's coffee breaks, and subsequently increase productivity. His espresso machine accomplished this goal, and went beyond, creating a thick, bold, coffee that has become very popular.
READ a book with a drink on the cover or where someone has a cup of joe OR set in Italy or with an Italian character OR has a word with double letters in the title or author name (like Espresso or Bezzera).

9. November 28 is Red Planet Day: The planet Mars is referred to as the "Red Planet" because it appears red in color. Red Planet Day honors our celestial neighbor, the fourth planet in the solar system. Red Planet Day commemorates the launch of the Spacecraft Mariner 4 on November 28,1964 which brushed by Mars within a mere 6,118 miles.
READ a book with a celestial body on the cover OR tagged as science fiction/sci-fi OR has a mostly red cover OR has a 6, 1 or 8 in the page count.

10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice.

November Monthly Challenge – 2018
Duration: November 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018

completed: 00/10 👑


1. READ a book that starts with 'N':

2. READ a book with a body of water on the cover or is set near a body of water OR has something sharp on the cover OR is third in a series OR has SPEAR in the text

3. READ one book written by Julia London

4. READ a book with an airplane or any air transportation on the cover OR that has a mostly sky scene on the cover OR where a character takes a flight OR has a pilot character OR has word AIRPLANE in the text

5. READ a book that has any character that is Native American or is of a minority ethnicity OR is set "at the turn of the century" or anytime before WWI OR where heritage is important to the story OR has NATIVE in the text.

6. READ a book that has a title or author name that starts with V OR has a character that doesn't eat meat OR has a character who is concerned about being healthy OR has a pretty environment scene on the cover.

7. READ a book where someone uses a refrigerator OR where the characters have to take care of a nasty problem or something smells bad OR a holiday book OR a book with something large on the cover.

8. READ a book with a drink on the cover or where someone has a cup of joe OR set in Italy or with an Italian character OR has a word with double letters in the title or author name (like Espresso or Bezzera).

9. READ a book with a celestial body on the cover OR tagged as science fiction/sci-fi OR has a mostly red cover OR has a 6, 1 or 8 in the page count.

10. Reader's Choice:

🍂 2018 November Monthly Challenge 🍂

10/10 completed

✓ 'N' is for November: READ a book that starts with 'N' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
🍂 Not So Nice Guy by R.S. Grey (12/11) ★★★★

✓ Olympian Gods and Goddesses - POSEIDON: Read a book that is third in a series.
🍂 In a Bind by Tess Oliver (09/11) ★★★

✓ Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Julia London: Read a book with a T or X in the title.
🍂 The Hook-Up Experiment by Emma Hart (07/11) ★★★

✓ Aviation History Month: Read a book where a character takes a flight.
🍂 Love, Lies & High Heels by Debby Conrad (02/11) ★

✓ Native American Heritage Month: Read a book that has any character that is Native American or is of a minority ethnicity.
🍂 Vampire Thirst by Ella J. Phoenix (06/11) ★★★

✓ November 1 is World Vegan Day: Read a book that has a title or author name that starts with V.
🍂 VIP by Lila Monroe (18/11) ★★★

✓ November 15 is Clean Your Refrigerator Day: Read a book where someone uses a refrigerator.
🍂 Cowboy and the Captive by Lora Leigh (13/11) ★★★

✓ November 23 is National Espresso Day: Read a book where someone has a cup of joe.
🍂 The Real Deal: A Novel by Lauren Blakely (02/11) ★★★★
"...I reach for my coffee and take a drink." Page 123

✓ November 28 is Red Planet Day: Read a book that has a mostly red cover.
🍂 Sacred Sins by Nora Roberts (01/11) ★★★

✓ Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
🍂 Shock & Awe by Abigail Roux (04/11) ★★★

Read 10/10

1. 'N' is for November. Read a book that starts with 'N': Natalie's Christmas Rogue 11/11

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses – POSEIDON. Read a book with a body of water on the cover or is set near a body of water: Water Bound 8/11

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Julia London. Read one Historical Romance book: Intentions of the Earl 3/11

4. Aviation History Month. Read a book where a character takes a flight: Capturing Cara 9/11

5. Native American Heritage Month. Read a book that has any character that is Native American: Cry Wolf 6/11

6. November 1 is World Vegan Day. Read a book that has a title or author name that starts with V: Watched 12/11

7. November 15 is Clean Your Refrigerator Day. Read a book where someone uses a refrigerator: The Taming of the Billionaire 12/11

8. November 23 is National Espresso Day. Read a book with a word with double letters in the title: Too Wilde to Wed 11/11

9. November 28 is Red Planet Day. Read a book tagged as sci-fi: Gail's Family 11/11

10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice: Crazy 11/11

I'm in!

0/10



1. 'N' is for November: READ a book that starts with 'N' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - POSEIDON: Read a book with a body of water on the cover or is set near a body of water OR has something sharp on the cover OR is third in a series OR has spear in the text

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Julia London:
Read one book written by Julia London or any author with her first or last name OR read a book with a T or X in the title OR with a character who works in politics or has a government job OR is a Historical or Historical Romance book.

4. Aviation History Month: Read a book with an airplane or any air transportation on the cover OR that has a mostly sky scene on the cover OR where a character takes a flight OR has a pilot character OR has word airplane in the text.

5. Native American Heritage Month: Read a book that has any character that is Native American or is of a minority ethnicity OR is set "at the turn of the century" or anytime before WWI OR where heritage is important to the story OR has native in the text.

6. November 1 is World Vegan Day: Read a book that has a title or author name that starts with V OR has a character that doesn't eat meat OR has a character who is concerned about being healthy OR has a pretty environment scene on the cover.

7. November 15 is Clean Your Refrigerator Day: Read a book where someone uses a refrigerator OR where the characters have to take care of a nasty problem or something smells bad OR a holiday book OR a book with something large on the cover.

8. November 23 is National Espresso Day: Read a book with a drink on the cover or where someone has a cup of joe OR set in Italy or with an Italian character OR has a word with double letters in the title or author name (like Espresso or Bezzera).

9. November 28 is Red Planet Day: Read a book with a celestial body on the cover OR tagged as science fiction/sci-fi OR has a mostly red cover OR has a 6, 1 or 8 in the page count.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.



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I'm in!!

10/10

1. 'N' is for November: READ a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'. Spencer Cohen, Book One, N.R. Walker, 11/20

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - READ a book with a body of water - Honeymoon for One, Keira Andrews, 11/6

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - READ a book with a T or X in the title - Timing, Mary Calmes, 11/16

4. Aviation History Month: READ a book where a character takes a flight - Sweet Dreams, Kristen Ashley, 11/13

5. Native American Heritage Month: READ a book that has any character that is Native American or is of a minority ethnicity - Until September, Chris Scully, 11/1

6. November 1 is World Vegan Day: READ a book that has a character that doesn't eat meat - One Small Thing, Piper Vaughn, 11/7

7. November 15 is Clean Your Refrigerator Day: READ a holiday book - Winter Ball, Amy Lane, 11/6

8. November 23 is National Espresso Day: READ a book with an Italian character - Family Man, Heidi Cullinan, 11/9

9. November 28 is Red Planet Day: READ a book that has a mostly red cover - The Hot Floor, Josephine Myles, 11/4

10. Reader's Choice:Taking the Long Way, Max MacGowan, 11/2

Me too

November Monthly Challenge

READ: 10/10

✔1. 'N' is for November:
No One Heard Her Scream - Jordan Dane 11/14

✔2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - POSEIDON:
Stone Spring - Stephen Baxter 11/12

✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Julia London:
The Bronze Horseman - Paullina Simons 11/2

✔4. Aviation History Month:
Endless Knight - Kresley Cole 11/15

✔5. Native American Heritage Month:
Beautiful Sacrifice - Elizabeth Lowell (Latina heroine) 11/4

✔6. November 1 is World Vegan Day:
Somewhere in the Shallow Sea - Dennis Macaraeg 11/8

✔7. November 15 is Clean Your Refrigerator Day:
The Evil Inside - Heather Graham 11/19

✔8. November 23 is National Espresso Day:
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda - Becky Albertalli 11/17

✔9. November 28 is Red Planet Day:
The Hypnotist - Lars Kepler 11/9

✔10. Reader's Choice:
The Pursuit - Janet Evanovich/Lee Goldberg 11/8



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

10/10

1. READ a book that starts with 'N' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'N': Archangel's Prophecy by Nalini Singh - 11/2 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

2. READ a book with a body of water on the cover or is set near a body of water OR has something sharp on the cover OR is third in a series OR has SPEAR in the text: The Princess, the Prick & the Priest by Ella Frank - 11/12 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

3. READ a book with a T or X in the title OR with a character who works in politics or has a government job OR is a Historical or Historical Romance book: Undercover Sins by Hayley B. James - 11/13 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

4. READ a book with an airplane or any air transportation on the cover OR that has a mostly sky scene on the cover OR where a character takes a flight OR has a pilot character OR has word AIRPLANE in the text: I pushing the boundaries on this one with a flying dragon. Dragon's Hoard by M.A. Church - 11/8 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

5. READ a book that has any character that is Native American or is of a minority ethnicity OR is set "at the turn of the century" or anytime before WWI OR where heritage is important to the story OR has NATIVE in the text: Neutral Zone: A Railers Novella by R.J. Scott - 11/11 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

6. READ a book that has a title or author name that starts with V OR has a character that doesn't eat meat OR has a character who is concerned about being healthy OR has a pretty environment scene on the cover: Love at Lupine Bakery by Silvia Violet - 11/2 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

7. READ a book where someone uses a refrigerator OR where the characters have to take care of a nasty problem or something smells bad OR a holiday book OR a book with something large on the cover: Cops and Comix by Rhys Ford - 11/8 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

8. READ a book with a drink on the cover or where someone has a cup of joe OR set in Italy or with an Italian character OR has a word with double letters in the title or author name (like Espresso or Bezzera): Follow The Sun by R.J. Scott - 11/3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

9. READ a book with a celestial body on the cover OR tagged as science fiction/sci-fi OR has a mostly red cover OR has a 6, 1 or 8 in the page count: Dead Weight by Pandora Pine (audio) 228 pgs - 11/7 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

10. Reader's Choice: Shifting Shadows by Michelle Frost - 11/19 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Count me in!

2018 November Monthly Challenge
Completed 7/6

✔️1. 'N' is for November ~ READ a book that starts with 'N' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'N' ~ Nine Perfect Strangers ~ 11/26/18

✔️2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses ~ READ a book with a body of water on the cover or is set near a body of water OR has something sharp on the cover OR is third in a series OR has SPEAR in the text ~ A Christmas by the Sea ~ body of water ~ 11/22/18

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Julia London
READ one book written by Julia London or any author with her first or last name, or READ a book with a T or X in the title OR with a character who works in politics or has a government job OR is a Historical or Historical Romance book.

4. Aviation History Month ~ READ a book with an airplane or any air transportation on the cover OR that has a mostly sky scene on the cover OR where a character takes a flight OR has a pilot character OR has word AIRPLANE in the text.

5. Native American Heritage Month ~ READ a book that has any character that is Native American or is of a minority ethnicity OR is set "at the turn of the century" or anytime before WWI OR where heritage is important to the story OR has NATIVE in the text.

✔️6. November 1 is World Vegan Day ~ READ a book that has a title or author name that starts with V OR has a character that doesn't eat meat OR has a character who is concerned about being healthy OR has a pretty environment scene on the cover ~ Craven Manor ~ doesn’t eat ~ 11/16/18

✔️7. November 15 is Clean Your Refrigerator Day ~ READ a book where someone uses a refrigerator OR where the characters have to take care of a nasty problem or something smells bad OR a holiday book OR a book with something large on the cover ~ Holiday Book ~ Unleashed ~ 11/5/18

✔️8. November 23 is National Espresso Day ~ READ a book with a drink on the cover or where someone has a cup of joe OR set in Italy or with an Italian character OR has a word with double letters in the title or author name (like Espresso or Bezzera) ~ Double letters ~ Snow in Summer ~ 11/8/18

✔️9. November 28 is Red Planet Day ~ READ a book with a celestial body on the cover OR tagged as science fiction/sci-fi OR has a mostly red cover OR has a 6, 1 or 8 in the page count ~ a 1 in the page count ~ Haunted Be the Holidays: A Krewe of Hunters Novella ~ 11/7/18

10. Reader's Choice ~ Read any book of your choice ~ A Lake House Holiday: A Small-Town Christmas Romance Novel ~ 11/19/18

1. 'N' is for November:
READ a book that starts with 'N' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'. Vampire Knitting Club by Nancy Warren 11.3

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - POSEIDON: Poseidon was allotted his dominion after the fall of the Titans. He wielded the trident or three-pronged spear, and this image of him is reflected in art. Poseidon was most notably the God of the sea and the protector of all waters.
has SPEAR in the text Lightning Dragon by Charlene Hartnady 11.10 Pg 251

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Julia London:
READ one book written by Julia London or any author with her first or last name. Link to Julia London's backlist: Julia London

Fun Facts about Julia: 
- Julia has received the RT Bookclub Award for Best Historical Romance and is a six-time finalist for the prestigious RITA award for excellence in romantic fiction.
- Julia grew up in Austin, TX
- Before turning to writing full time, she had a career as a public administrator working for the Federal Government, including a stint in the White House, and eventually back home in Texas.
READ a book with a T or X in the title OR with a character who works in politics or has a government job Until Cobi by Aurora Rose Reynolds 11.27

4. Aviation History Month: Aviation History Month is an annual designation observed in November and is dedicated to exploring, recognizing and celebrating America’s great contributions and achievements in the development of aviation.
READ  has word AIRPLANE in the text. Drantos by Laurann Dohner 11.8 -In airlplane crash

5. Native American Heritage Month: What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose.
R where heritage is important to the story OR has NATIVE in the text. PG 13 Hard as Stone by Sarah O'Rourke 11.15

6. November 1 is World Vegan Day: A day to commemorate and advocate for the vegan lifestyle. According to many prominent vegans, the vegan lifestyle offers a wide-range of benefits for human health, protects the well-being of animals and helps protect the environment.
READ a book that has a title or author name that starts with V OR has a character that doesn't eat meat Life to My Flight by Lani Lynn Vale 11.6

7. November 15 is Clean Your Refrigerator Day: What's that in the back of the refrigerator!? I don't want to find out. Don't open it...... the odor may overwhelm you!!! Hold your breath, scrunch your nose if you must, and get to the task. Common speculation is that this day was created just in advance of Thanksgiving, to allow room for holiday leftovers. Hmmm...
READ a book where someone uses a refrigerator Dog Days of Summer by PJ Filia 11.10

8. November 23 is National Espresso Day: I can't resist anything having to do with coffee! The Espresso Machine was first invented in Italy by Luigi Bezzera in 1901. Luigi's goal, was decrease the time of his employee's coffee breaks, and subsequently increase productivity. His espresso machine accomplished this goal, and went beyond, creating a thick, bold, coffee that has become very popular.
R has a word with double letters in the title or author name (like Espresso or Bezzera).Emily's Story by D'Elen McClain 11.25

9. November 28 is Red Planet Day: The planet Mars is referred to as the "Red Planet" because it appears red in color. Red Planet Day honors our celestial neighbor, the fourth planet in the solar system. Red Planet Day commemorates the launch of the Spacecraft Mariner 4 on November 28,1964 which brushed by Mars within a mere 6,118 miles.
READ a book R has a 6, 1 or 8 in the page count. #1 Muse by T. Gephart 11.16 258 pages

10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice.  Malik by Lisa Helen Grey 11.1

November Monthly Challenge
8/10

1. 'N' is for November: READ a book that starts with 'N' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'
by Nora Roberts, read 11/24, 4 stars

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - POSEIDON: READ a book that is third in a series
by Cordelia Kingsbridge

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Julia London: READ a book with a T or X in the title
by J.L. Merrow, read 11/03, 3.5 stars

4. Aviation History Month: READ a book that has a mostly sky scene on the cover
by Susan Wiggs, read 11/16, 4 stars

5. Native American Heritage Month: READ a book where heritage is important to the story
by Celeste Ng, read 11/11, 4 stars

6. November 1 is World Vegan Day: READ a book that has a character who is concerned about being healthy
by S.E. Harmon, read 11/04, 4 stars

7. November 15 is Clean Your Refrigerator Day: READ a book with something large on the cover
by Lucy Parker, read 11/06, 4 stars

8. November 23 is National Espresso Day: READ a book that has a word with double letters in the title or author name
by Eden Finley, read 11/05, 3 stars

9. November 28 is Red Planet Day: READ a book with a celestial body on the cover
by Annie Bellet

10. Reader's Choice:Read any book of your choice
by Michelle McNamara, read 11/30, 4 stars

2018 November Monthly Challenge
8/10 completed

1. 'N' is for November: READ a book that starts with 'N' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'. - The Naked Truth Vi Keeland - 11/23

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - POSEIDON: Read a book that is third in a series - Bound by Hatred Cora Reilly - 11/8

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Julia London:
Read one book that is a Historical or Historical Romance book. - Comanche Woman Joan Johnston - 11/2

4. Aviation History Month: Read a book where a character takes a flight - Echo E.K. Blair - 11/2

6. November 1 is World Vegan Day: Read a book that has a title or author name that starts with V - Dark Domination Lili Valente - 11/25

8. November 23 is National Espresso Day: Read a book that has a word with double letters in the title or author name (like Espresso or Bezzera). - The Arrangement 23: The Ferro Family H.M. Ward - 11/5

9. November 28 is Red Planet Day: Read a book that has a 6, 1 or 8 in the page count. - 381 pgs - McKettrick's Pride Linda Lael Miller - 11/9

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. - Kindred in Death J.D. Robb - 11/7

2018 November Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 11/1/18 to 11/30/18
8/10

1. 'N' is for November:
READ a book that starts with 'N' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses – POSEIDON- Body of water on the cover AND set near a body of water - Beach Happens by Jamie K. Schmidt - 11/16/18 ♥♥♥♥


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Julia London - With a T in the title - I Knew You Were Trouble by Lauren Layne - 11/2/18 ♥♥♥♥


4. Aviation History Month - Word AIRPLANE in the text - Counting Stars by Kathleen Long - 11/18/18 ♥♥♥♥

Loc 1377 - “First of all, Poindexter rarely barked. When he did, it usually meant one of two things: he was chasing an airplane flying overhead—which I knew was not the case simpky by looking up—or he’d encountered a small white poodle.”

5. Native American Heritage Month: What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose.
READ a book that has any character that is Native American or is of a minority ethnicity OR is set "at the turn of the century" or anytime before WWI OR where heritage is important to the story OR has NATIVE in the text.

6. November 1 is World Vegan Day - Author name that starts with V - Author Valerie Bowman - The Legendary Lord - 11/23/18 ♥♥♥♥


7. November 15 is Clean Your Refrigerator Day - Holiday book - An Ex for Christmas by Lauren Layne - 11/13/18 ♥♥♥♥♥


8. November 23 is National Espresso Day - Double letters in the title - EE in Three and OO in Bedroms - Three Bedrooms, One Corpse by Charlaine Harris - 11/5/18 ♥♥♥♥


9. November 28 is Red Planet Day – Has 6, 1 or 8 in the page count - 438 pgs - Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan - 11/10/18 ♥♥♥


10. Reader's Choice - Any book - 11 Birthdays by Wendy Mass - 11/8/18 ♥♥♥

November Monthly Challenge
1/11/18 – 30/11/18
0/10

1. 'N' is for November:
READ a book that starts with 'N' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - POSEIDON: Poseidon was allotted his dominion after the fall of the Titans. He wielded the trident or three-pronged spear, and this image of him is reflected in art. Poseidon was most notably the God of the sea and the protector of all waters.
READ a book with a body of water on the cover or is set near a body of water OR has something sharp on the cover OR is third in a series OR has SPEAR in the text

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Julia London:
READ one book written by Julia London or any author with her first or last name. Link to Julia London's backlist: Julia London

Fun Facts about Julia:
- Julia has received the RT Bookclub Award for Best Historical Romance and is a six-time finalist for the prestigious RITA award for excellence in romantic fiction.
- Julia grew up in Austin, TX
- Before turning to writing full time, she had a career as a public administrator working for the Federal Government, including a stint in the White House, and eventually back home in Texas.
READ a book with a T or X in the title OR with a character who works in politics or has a government job OR is a Historical or Historical Romance book.

4. Aviation History Month: Aviation History Month is an annual designation observed in November and is dedicated to exploring, recognizing and celebrating America’s great contributions and achievements in the development of aviation.
READ a book with an airplane or any air transportation on the cover OR that has a mostly sky scene on the cover OR where a character takes a flight OR has a pilot character OR has word AIRPLANE in the text.

5. Native American Heritage Month: What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose.
READ a book that has any character that is Native American or is of a minority ethnicity OR is set "at the turn of the century" or anytime before WWI OR where heritage is important to the story OR has NATIVE in the text.

6. November 1 is World Vegan Day: A day to commemorate and advocate for the vegan lifestyle. According to many prominent vegans, the vegan lifestyle offers a wide-range of benefits for human health, protects the well-being of animals and helps protect the environment.
READ a book that has a title or author name that starts with V OR has a character that doesn't eat meat OR has a character who is concerned about being healthy OR has a pretty environment scene on the cover.

7. November 15 is Clean Your Refrigerator Day: What's that in the back of the refrigerator!? I don't want to find out. Don't open it...... the odor may overwhelm you!!! Hold your breath, scrunch your nose if you must, and get to the task. Common speculation is that this day was created just in advance of Thanksgiving, to allow room for holiday leftovers. Hmmm...
READ a book where someone uses a refrigerator OR where the characters have to take care of a nasty problem or something smells bad OR a holiday book OR a book with something large on the cover.

8. November 23 is National Espresso Day: I can't resist anything having to do with coffee! The Espresso Machine was first invented in Italy by Luigi Bezzera in 1901. Luigi's goal, was decrease the time of his employee's coffee breaks, and subsequently increase productivity. His espresso machine accomplished this goal, and went beyond, creating a thick, bold, coffee that has become very popular.
READ a book with a drink on the cover or where someone has a cup of joe OR set in Italy or with an Italian character OR has a word with double letters in the title or author name (like Espresso or Bezzera).

9. November 28 is Red Planet Day: The planet Mars is referred to as the "Red Planet" because it appears red in color. Red Planet Day honors our celestial neighbor, the fourth planet in the solar system. Red Planet Day commemorates the launch of the Spacecraft Mariner 4 on November 28,1964 which brushed by Mars within a mere 6,118 miles.
READ a book with a celestial body on the cover OR tagged as science fiction/sci-fi OR has a mostly red cover OR has a 6, 1 or 8 in the page count.

10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice.

IN! Tap tap spot back! Hope I can do better this month...
4 of 10 goal.... *sigh* I have a long list and already know I won't make it.... Typical I have the outfit but not the body!

1. 'N' is for November: My Fair Lover (N for Nicole Jordan)
2. Poseidon: On the Island (water on cover) or The King's Man (something sharp on cover)
3. FAC - Julia London: Something About You (government job)
4. Aviation History Month: The Hidden Summer (sky on cover)
5. Native American Heritage Month: A Duke in Shining Armor (before WWI) or Second Time Around (heritage)
6. World Vegan Day: Interview with the Vampire (title with V, character doesn't eat meat... LOL!!!!)
7. Clean Your Refrigerator Day: Beard Science (nasty problem/big beard on cover)
8. National Espresso Day: The Governess Game (double s title)
9. Red Planet Day: Equal Rites (sci-fi) or Sleeping Beauty (red cover)
10. Reader's Choice: Cinder or At the Stroke of Midnight
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I'm in!

Completed: 10/10

1. ✔ 'N' is for November: No Strings (11/5) 3★
2. ✔ Poseidon: Kismet's Kiss (11/2) 3★
3. ✔ FAC - Julia London: Trixter (11/18) 2★
4. ✔ Aviation History Month: Honor & Roses (11/4) 4★
5. ✔ Native American Heritage Month: Trapper's Bride (11/25) 1★
6. ✔ World Vegan Day: Scent Of Danger (11/9) 3★
7. ✔ Clean Your Refrigerator Day: An Uphill Battle (11/10) 2★
8. ✔ National Espresso Day: The Lady of the Garter (11/7) 2.5★
9. ✔ Red Planet Day: December Heart (11/3) 3★
10. ✔ Reader's Choice: Everybody Panic: The 2018 Fark Fiction Anthology (11/30) 4★

I'm in
Completed 10/10
Challenge completed

1. 'N' is for November: 🌟🌟🌟🌟
2. Poseidon: 🌟🌟🌟
3. FAC -Julia London: 🌟🌟🌟
4. Aviation history month: 🌟🌟🌟
5. Native American Heritage Month: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
6. World Vegan day: 🌟🌟
7. Clean your Refrigerator day: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
8. National Espresso Day: 🌟🌟🌟
9. Red Planet Day: 🌟🌟🌟
10. Reader's Choice: 🌟🌟🌟🌟

As I'll also do three more monthly challenges, this month I set my goal to read 5 romance.

2018 November Monthly Challenge
5/5 romance

1. 'N' is for November: READ a book that starts with 'N' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - POSEIDON: READ a book with a body of water on the cover or is set near a body of water OR has something sharp on the cover OR is third in a series OR has SPEAR in the text.
Close to the Bone by Kendra Elliot 5 November 5☆


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Julia London: READ one book written by Julia London or any author with her first or last name.
READ a book with a T or X in the title OR with a character who works in politics or has a government job OR is a Historical or Historical Romance book.

4. Aviation History Month: READ a book with an airplane or any air transportation on the cover OR that has a mostly sky scene on the cover OR where a character takes a flight OR has a pilot character OR has word AIRPLANE in the text.
Reunion by the Sea by Jo Leigh 17 November 4☆


5. Native American Heritage Month: READ a book that has any character that is Native American or is of a minority ethnicity OR is set "at the turn of the century" or anytime before WWI OR where heritage is important to the story OR has NATIVE in the text.

6. November 1 is World Vegan Day: READ a book that has a title or author name that starts with V OR has a character that doesn't eat meat OR has a character who is concerned about being healthy OR has a pretty environment scene on the cover.
Tiny House in the Trees by Celia Bonaduce 21 November 4 1/2☆


7. November 15 is Clean Your Refrigerator Day: READ a book where someone uses a refrigerator OR where the characters have to take care of a nasty problem or something smells bad OR a holiday book OR a book with something large on the cover.

8. November 23 is National Espresso Day: READ a book with a drink on the cover or where someone has a cup of joe OR set in Italy or with an Italian character OR has a word with double letters in the title or author name (like Espresso or Bezzera).
Undiscovered by Anna Hackett 12 November 5☆


9. November 28 is Red Planet Day: READ a book with a celestial body on the cover OR tagged as science fiction/sci-fi OR has a mostly red cover OR has a 6, 1 or 8 in the page count.

10. Reader's Choice: READ any book of your choice.
Amish Country Ambush by Dana R. Lynn 23 November 5☆

i'm in!
Progress 10/10

✔️ 1. Author's name starts with 'N' - Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh - November 13 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️ 2. Third in a series -- Rome by Jay Crownover - November 27 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️ 3. Historical Romance - The Scandalous, Dissolute, No-Good Mr. Wright by Tessa Dare - November 6 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️ 4. Mostly sky scene on the cover - Loving Evangeline by Linda Howard - November 9 ⭐️⭐️

✔️ 5. Minority ethnicity/heritage important in story - The Matchmaker's List by Sonya Lalli - November 12 ⭐️⭐️

✔️ 6. Author name starts with V - Crazy for Love by Victoria Dahl - November 24 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️ 7. Holiday book - Someone to Trust by Mary Balogh - November 13 ⭐️⭐️

✔️ 8. Double letters in title - Sleepover by Serena Bell - November 6 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️ 9. Tagged as Science Fiction - Nightchaser by Amanda Bouchet - November 27 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔️ 10. Reader's Choice - Fireworks by Sarina Bowen -November 24 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Romance Readers Reading Challenge ~ November 1-30th, 2018

completed 9/9

1. (book starts with 'N') No Dukes Allowed Kelly Bowen, Grace Burrows and Anna Harrington 3☆ 4/11/18
2. (3rd in series) The Seduction of Viscount Vice Nicola Davidson 5☆ 2/11/18
3. (author's first name 'Julia') The Other Miss Bridgerton Julia Quinn 5☆ 24/11/18
4. (sky scene on cover) How to Find a Duke in Ten Days Grace Burrows, Shana Galen and Carolyn Jewel 3.5☆ 4/11/18
5. X
6. (author starts with 'V') Scandalous Christmas Encounters Victoria Vane 5☆ 3/11/18
7. (something large on cover) Marquesses at the Masquerade Susanna Ives, Emily Greenward and Grace Burrows 4☆ 2/11/18
8. (double letters in authors name) Lord Garson’s Bride Anna Campbell 4☆ 1/11/18
9. (mostly red cover) How the Dukes Stole Christmas Tessa Dare, Sarah MacLean, Sophie Jordan and Joanna Shupe 4☆ 3/11/18
10. (Readers choice) The Duke of a Thousand Desires Jillian Hunter 5☆ 5/11/18

I'm in

10/10

1. 'N' is for November: Twelfth of Never - Nov26 - 5*

2. READ a book with a body of water - Rated Arr - Nov14 - 2*

3. READ a book with a character who works in politics - Suddenly Yours - Nov10 - 5*

4. sky scene on the cover - Peter Darling - Nov11 - 4*

5. READ a book that has any character that is Native American - Love Wanted - Nov17 - 5*

6. READ a book that has a character that doesn't eat meat - The Carnivorous Vegan - Nov26 - 2*

7. READ a book where the characters have to take care of a nasty problem - Feral Dust Bunnies - Nov19 - 5*

8. READ a book where someone has a cup of joe - Coffee-to-Go - Nov8 - 3*

9. READ a book with a mostly red cover - Needing - Nov24 - 4*
10. Reader's Choice: Any Given Lifetime - Nov21 - 3*

My spot! 2018 November Monthly Challenge 10/10
Completed 11/27/18
✔ 1. 'N' is for November: Author Do You Feel It Too? 'N'icola Rendell • Read 11/19/18 5*
✔ 2. Poseidon: the H's name is Jason “Still” Waters, so imma going with "set near a body of water" LOL! Picture Perfect Cowboy Tiffany Reisz • Read 11/04/18 4*
✔ 3. FAC Julia London: Historical Romance A Holiday by Gaslight Mimi Matthews • Read 11/14/18 5*
✔ 4. Aviation History Month: sky scene on cover & lots of air flights! Ice Storm (Ice 04) Anne Stuart • Read 11/26/18 4.5*
✔ 5. Native American Heritage Month: Heritage is Important Diamond Fire (Hidden Legacy 03.5) Ilona Andrews • Read 11/08/18 5*
✔ 6. World Vegan Day: "V" The Varlet and the Voyeur (Rugby 04) Penny Reid, L. H. Cosway • Read 11/24/18 4.5*
✔ 7. Clean Your Refrigerator Day: Fridge, nasty prob, smells bad (demon breath), large bodies on cover LOL 4 outta 5! Pleasure Unbound (Demonica 01) Larissa Ione • Read 11/19/18 4.5*
✔ 8. National Espresso Day: Double Letters More or Less a Temptress (The Somerset Sisters 03) Anna Bradley • Read 11/13/18 4*
✔ 9. Red Planet Day: Virgins (Outlander 0.5) Diana Gabaldon • Read 11/20/18 3.5*
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: Sacred Sins (Saint Margie 02) CD Reiss • Read 11/27/18 5*

November monthly challenge
0/10 read
1. 'N' is for November:
READ a book that starts with 'N' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - POSEIDON: Poseidon was allotted his dominion after the fall of the Titans. He wielded the trident or three-pronged spear, and this image of him is reflected in art. Poseidon was most notably the God of the sea and the protector of all waters.
READ a book with a body of water on the cover or is set near a body of water OR has something sharp on the cover OR is third in a series OR has SPEAR in the text

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Julia London:
READ one book written by Julia London or any author with her first or last name. Link to Julia London's backlist: Julia London

Fun Facts about Julia:
- Julia has received the RT Bookclub Award for Best Historical Romance and is a six-time finalist for the prestigious RITA award for excellence in romantic fiction.
- Julia grew up in Austin, TX
- Before turning to writing full time, she had a career as a public administrator working for the Federal Government, including a stint in the White House, and eventually back home in Texas.
READ a book with a T or X in the title OR with a character who works in politics or has a government job OR is a Historical or Historical Romance book.

4. Aviation History Month: Aviation History Month is an annual designation observed in November and is dedicated to exploring, recognizing and celebrating America’s great contributions and achievements in the development of aviation.
READ a book with an airplane or any air transportation on the cover OR that has a mostly sky scene on the cover OR where a character takes a flight OR has a pilot character OR has word AIRPLANE in the text.

5. Native American Heritage Month: What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose.
READ a book that has any character that is Native American or is of a minority ethnicity OR is set "at the turn of the century" or anytime before WWI OR where heritage is important to the story OR has NATIVE in the text.

6. November 1 is World Vegan Day: A day to commemorate and advocate for the vegan lifestyle. According to many prominent vegans, the vegan lifestyle offers a wide-range of benefits for human health, protects the well-being of animals and helps protect the environment.
READ a book that has a title or author name that starts with V OR has a character that doesn't eat meat OR has a character who is concerned about being healthy OR has a pretty environment scene on the cover.

7. November 15 is Clean Your Refrigerator Day: What's that in the back of the refrigerator!? I don't want to find out. Don't open it...... the odor may overwhelm you!!! Hold your breath, scrunch your nose if you must, and get to the task. Common speculation is that this day was created just in advance of Thanksgiving, to allow room for holiday leftovers. Hmmm...
READ a book where someone uses a refrigerator OR where the characters have to take care of a nasty problem or something smells bad OR a holiday book OR a book with something large on the cover.

8. November 23 is National Espresso Day: I can't resist anything having to do with coffee! The Espresso Machine was first invented in Italy by Luigi Bezzera in 1901. Luigi's goal, was decrease the time of his employee's coffee breaks, and subsequently increase productivity. His espresso machine accomplished this goal, and went beyond, creating a thick, bold, coffee that has become very popular.
READ a book with a drink on the cover or where someone has a cup of joe OR set in Italy or with an Italian character OR has a word with double letters in the title or author name (like Espresso or Bezzera).

9. November 28 is Red Planet Day: The planet Mars is referred to as the "Red Planet" because it appears red in color. Red Planet Day honors our celestial neighbor, the fourth planet in the solar system. Red Planet Day commemorates the launch of the Spacecraft Mariner 4 on November 28,1964 which brushed by Mars within a mere 6,118 miles.
READ a book with a celestial body on the cover OR tagged as science fiction/sci-fi OR has a mostly red cover OR has a 6, 1 or 8 in the page count.

10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice.

0/10 Completed
1-A Ruthless Proposition by Natasha Anders
2-Mistaken Engagement by Jenny Schwartz
3-The Book of Scandal by Julia London
4-Fight or Flight by Samantha Young
5-Forever His Texas Bride by Linda Broday
6-Nerd in Shining Armor by Vicki Lewis Thompson
7-An Unexpected Kiss by Cindy Roland Anderson
8-Lipstick & Lattes by Tracy Krimmer
9-Small Town Rumors by Carolyn Brown
10-Just This Once by Mira Lyn Kelly

2018 November Monthly Challenge

0/10 completed

1. 'N' is for November: READ a book that starts with 'N' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - POSEIDON: Read a book with a body of water on the cover or is set near a body of water OR has something sharp on the cover OR is third in a series OR has spear in the text

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Julia London:
Read one book written by Julia London or any author with her first or last name OR read a book with a T or X in the title OR with a character who works in politics or has a government job OR is a Historical or Historical Romance book.

4. Aviation History Month: Read a book with an airplane or any air transportation on the cover OR that has a mostly sky scene on the cover OR where a character takes a flight OR has a pilot character OR has word airplane in the text.

5. Native American Heritage Month: Read a book that has any character that is Native American or is of a minority ethnicity OR is set "at the turn of the century" or anytime before WWI OR where heritage is important to the story OR has native in the text.

6. November 1 is World Vegan Day: Read a book that has a title or author name that starts with V OR has a character that doesn't eat meat OR has a character who is concerned about being healthy OR has a pretty environment scene on the cover.

7. November 15 is Clean Your Refrigerator Day: Read a book where someone uses a refrigerator OR where the characters have to take care of a nasty problem or something smells bad OR a holiday book OR a book with something large on the cover.

8. November 23 is National Espresso Day: Read a book with a drink on the cover or where someone has a cup of joe OR set in Italy or with an Italian character OR has a word with double letters in the title or author name (like Espresso or Bezzera).

9. November 28 is Red Planet Day: Read a book with a celestial body on the cover OR tagged as science fiction/sci-fi OR has a mostly red cover OR has a 6, 1 or 8 in the page count.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.

2018 November Monthly Challenge

10/10 completed - Finished 11/26/18

1. 'N' is for November: READ a book that starts with 'N' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'. - Never Let You Go by Katy Regnery - 11/26/18 (5 Stars)

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - POSEIDON: Read a book with a body of water on the cover or is set near a body of water OR has something sharp on the cover OR is third in a series OR has spear in the text - Lovely Trigger by R.K. Lilley - 11/15/18 (5 stars)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Julia London:
Read one book written by Julia London or any author with her first or last name OR read a book with a T or X in the title OR with a character who works in politics or has a government job OR is a Historical or Historical Romance book. - Mr. President by Katy Evans - 11/15/18 (4 stars)

4. Aviation History Month: Read a book with an airplane or any air transportation on the cover OR that has a mostly sky scene on the cover OR where a character takes a flight OR has a pilot character OR has word airplane in the text. - Playboy Pilot by Penelope Ward - 11/20/18 (4 stars)

5. Native American Heritage Month: Read a book that has any character that is Native American or is of a minority ethnicity OR is set "at the turn of the century" or anytime before WWI OR where heritage is important to the story OR has native in the text. - Running Barefoot by Amy Harmon - 11/22/18 (4 stars)

6. November 1 is World Vegan Day: Read a book that has a title or author name that starts with V OR has a character that doesn't eat meat OR has a character who is concerned about being healthy OR has a pretty environment scene on the cover. - Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens - 11/9/18 (5 stars)

7. November 15 is Clean Your Refrigerator Day: Read a book where someone uses a refrigerator OR where the characters have to take care of a nasty problem or something smells bad OR a holiday book OR a book with something large on the cover. - The Birthday List by Devney Perry - 11/25/18 (4 stars)
8. November 23 is National Espresso Day: Read a book with a drink on the cover or where someone has a cup of joe OR set in Italy or with an Italian character OR has a word with double letters in the title or author name (like Espresso or Bezzera). - Paper Princess by Erin Watt - 11/18/18 (5 stars)

9. November 28 is Red Planet Day: Read a book with a celestial body on the cover OR tagged as science fiction/sci-fi OR has a mostly red cover OR has a 6, 1 or 8 in the page count. - The Story of Us by Lesley Jones - 11/16/18 (5 stars)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. - Fearless by Lauren Gilley - 11/6/18 (5 stars)

November Monthly Challenge – 2018
Duration: November 1, 2018 - November 30, 2018

completed: 10/10 👑

all done!


1. READ a book that starts with 'N': Naughty but Nice 11/22

2. OR has something sharp on the cover
11/4

3. READ one book written by Julia London The Bridesmaid 11/18

4. OR where a character takes a flight 11/2
5. READ a book that has any character that is Native American or is of a minority ethnicity A Spark of Light 11/3

6. READ a book that has a title or author name that starts with V OR has a character that doesn't eat meat OR has a character who is concerned about being healthy OR has a pretty environment scene on the cover. 11/7

7. READ a book where someone uses a refrigerator OR where the characters have to take care of a nasty problem or something smells bad OR a holiday book OR a book with something large on the cover. 11/16 this book fits all the above.

8. READ a book with a drink on the cover or where someone has a cup of joe ). 11/17

9. has a mostly red cover 11/13

10. Reader's Choice:Summer Island 11/13

2018 November Monthly Challenge
Read 2/10

1. 'N' is for November:
READ a book that starts with 'N' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - POSEIDON:
READ a book with a body of water on the cover or is set near a body of water

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Julia London:
READ one book written by Julia London or any author with her first or last name. Link to Julia London's backlist: Julia London

Fun Facts about Julia:
- Julia has received the RT Bookclub Award for Best Historical Romance and is a six-time finalist for the prestigious RITA award for excellence in romantic fiction.
- Julia grew up in Austin, TX
- Before turning to writing full time, she had a career as a public administrator working for the Federal Government, including a stint in the White House, and eventually back home in Texas.
READ a book with a T or X in the title OR with a character who works in politics or has a government job OR is a Historical or Historical Romance book.

4. Aviation History Month: Aviation History Month is an annual designation observed in November and is dedicated to exploring, recognizing and celebrating America’s great contributions and achievements in the development of aviation.
READ a book with an airplane or any air transportation on the cover OR that has a mostly sky scene on the cover OR where a character takes a flight OR has a pilot character OR has word AIRPLANE in the text.

5. Native American Heritage Month: What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose.
READ a book that has any character that is Native American or is of a minority ethnicity OR is set "at the turn of the century" or anytime before WWI OR where heritage is important to the story OR has NATIVE in the text.

6. November 1 is World Vegan Day:
READ a book that has a title or author name that starts with V

7. November 15 is Clean Your Refrigerator Day: What's that in the back of the refrigerator!? I don't want to find out. Don't open it...... the odor may overwhelm you!!! Hold your breath, scrunch your nose if you must, and get to the task. Common speculation is that this day was created just in advance of Thanksgiving, to allow room for holiday leftovers. Hmmm...
READ a book where someone uses a refrigerator OR where the characters have to take care of a nasty problem or something smells bad OR a holiday book OR a book with something large on the cover.

8. November 23 is National Espresso Day:
READ a book that has a word with double letters in the title or author name like Espresso

9. November 28 is Red Planet Day: The planet Mars is referred to as the "Red Planet" because it appears red in color. Red Planet Day honors our celestial neighbor, the fourth planet in the solar system. Red Planet Day commemorates the launch of the Spacecraft Mariner 4 on November 28,1964 which brushed by Mars within a mere 6,118 miles.
READ a book with a celestial body on the cover OR tagged as science fiction/sci-fi OR has a mostly red cover OR has a 6, 1 or 8 in the page count.

10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice.

2018 November Monthly Challenge


1. 'N' is for November:
READ a book that starts with 'N' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses: Sky in the Deep by Adrienne Young

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Julia London:
READ one book written by Julia London or any author with her first or last name. Link to Julia London's backlist: Julia London

Fun Facts about Julia:
- Julia has received the RT Bookclub Award for Best Historical Romance and is a six-time finalist for the prestigious RITA award for excellence in romantic fiction.
- Julia grew up in Austin, TX
- Before turning to writing full time, she had a career as a public administrator working for the Federal Government, including a stint in the White House, and eventually back home in Texas.
READ a book with a T or X in the title OR with a character who works in politics or has a government job OR is a Historical or Historical Romance book.

Iron Gold by Pierce Brown

4. Aviation History Month: Aviation History Month is an annual designation observed in November and is dedicated to exploring, recognizing and celebrating America’s great contributions and achievements in the development of aviation.
READ a book with an airplane or any air transportation on the cover OR that has a mostly sky scene on the cover OR where a character takes a flight OR has a pilot character OR has word AIRPLANE in the text.

Skyward by Brandon Sanderson

5. Native American Heritage Month: What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose.
READ a book that has any character that is Native American or is of a minority ethnicity OR is set "at the turn of the century" or anytime before WWI OR where heritage is important to the story OR has NATIVE in the text.

6. November 1 is World Vegan Day: A day to commemorate and advocate for the vegan lifestyle. According to many prominent vegans, the vegan lifestyle offers a wide-range of benefits for human health, protects the well-being of animals and helps protect the environment.
READ a book that has a title or author name that starts with V OR has a character that doesn't eat meat OR has a character who is concerned about being healthy OR has a pretty environment scene on the cover.

7. November 15 is Clean Your Refrigerator Day: What's that in the back of the refrigerator!? I don't want to find out. Don't open it...... the odor may overwhelm you!!! Hold your breath, scrunch your nose if you must, and get to the task. Common speculation is that this day was created just in advance of Thanksgiving, to allow room for holiday leftovers. Hmmm...
READ a book where someone uses a refrigerator OR where the characters have to take care of a nasty problem or something smells bad OR a holiday book OR a book with something large on the cover.

8. November 23 is National Espresso Day: I can't resist anything having to do with coffee! The Espresso Machine was first invented in Italy by Luigi Bezzera in 1901. Luigi's goal, was decrease the time of his employee's coffee breaks, and subsequently increase productivity. His espresso machine accomplished this goal, and went beyond, creating a thick, bold, coffee that has become very popular.
READ a book with a drink on the cover or where someone has a cup of joe OR set in Italy or with an Italian character OR has a word with double letters in the title or author name (like Espresso or Bezzera).

Ash Princess by Laura Sebastian

9. November 28 is Red Planet Day: Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney


10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice.

Obsidio by Amie Kaufman

I am in!

10/10

✔ 1. READ a book that starts with 'N' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.

Gabriel's Angel 11/16/18

✔ 2. READ a book with a body of water on the cover or is set near a body of water OR has something sharp on the cover OR is third in a series OR has SPEAR in the text

Grounded

✔ 3. READ one book written by Julia London or any author with her first or last name. READ a book with a T or X in the title OR with a character who works in politics or has a government job OR is a Historical or Historical Romance book.

Pride and Prejudice 11/5/18

✔ 4. READ a book with an airplane or any air transportation on the cover OR that has a mostly sky scene on the cover OR where a character takes a flight OR has a pilot character OR has word AIRPLANE in the text.

Mile High 11/21/18

✔ 5. READ a book that has any character that is Native American or is of a minority ethnicity OR is set "at the turn of the century" or anytime before WWI OR where heritage is important to the story OR has NATIVE in the text.

Ransom 11/9/18

✔ 6. READ a book that has a title or author name that starts with V OR has a character that doesn't eat meat OR has a character who is concerned about being healthy OR has a pretty environment scene on the cover.

Interview with the Vampire 11/15/18

✔ 7. READ a book where someone uses a refrigerator OR where the characters have to take care of a nasty problem or something smells bad OR a holiday book OR a book with something large on the cover.

Christmas with a Prince 11/12/18

✔ 8. READ a book with a drink on the cover or where someone has a cup of joe OR set in Italy or with an Italian character OR has a word with double letters in the title or author name (like Espresso or Bezzera).

The Tycoon's Proposal 11/13/18

✔ 9. READ a book with a celestial body on the cover OR tagged as science fiction/sci-fi OR has a mostly red cover OR has a 6, 1 or 8 in the page count.

Deacon 11/1/18

✔ 10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice.

Gray Back Alpha Bear 11/2/18

I’m in for all 10.


November Monthly Challenge


2018 November Monthly Challenge

1. 'N' is for November:
READ a book that starts with 'N' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - POSEIDON: Poseidon was allotted his dominion after the fall of the Titans. He wielded the trident or three-pronged spear, and this image of him is reflected in art. Poseidon was most notably the God of the sea and the protector of all waters.
READ a book with a body of water on the cover or is set near a body of water OR has something sharp on the cover OR is third in a series OR has SPEAR in the text

3. Historical or Historical Romance book:

The Viscount's Wallflower Bride by Lauren & Devon Royal 11/6/18



4. Aviation History Month: Aviation History Month is an annual designation observed in November and is dedicated to exploring, recognizing and celebrating America’s great contributions and achievements in the development of aviation.
READ a book with an airplane or any air transportation on the cover OR that has a mostly sky scene on the cover OR where a character takes a flight OR has a pilot character OR has word AIRPLANE in the text.

5. Native American Heritage Month:

Tattered Loyalties by Carrie Ann Ryan 11/12/18



6. November 1 is World Vegan Day: A day to commemorate and advocate for the vegan lifestyle. According to many prominent vegans, the vegan lifestyle offers a wide-range of benefits for human health, protects the well-being of animals and helps protect the environment.
READ a book that has a title or author name that starts with V OR has a character that doesn't eat meat OR has a character who is concerned about being healthy OR has a pretty environment scene on the cover.

7. November 15 is Clean Your Refrigerator Day:

Invincible by Sherrilyn Kenyon 11/3/18



8. November 23 is National Espresso Day:

The Demoness of Waking Dreams by Stephanie Chong (CR)



9. November 28 is Red Planet Day:

Hide From Evil by Jami Alden 11/9/18



10. Reader's Choice:

The Darkest Promise by Gena Showalter (CR)

2018 November Monthly Challenge

Completed 10/10


✔️1. 'N' is for November:
READ a book that starts with 'N' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.

9 1/2 Years by Cheryl Dragon - 04/11/2018

✔️2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - POSEIDON:
READ a book that is third in a series

Darkling by Yasmine Galenorn - 04/11/2018

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Julia London:
READ a book with a character who works in politics (MC father is VP)

Melting the Ice by Jaci Burton - 06/11/2018

✔️4. Aviation History Month:
READ a book where a character takes a flight

Wild Cat by Jennifer Ashley - 07/11/2018

✔️5. Native American Heritage Month:
READ a book where heritage is important to the story

Primal Bonds by Jennifer Ashley - 04/11/2018

✔️6. November 1 is World Vegan Day:
READ a book that has a title or author name that starts with V

Vampire's Faith by Rebecca Zanetti - 02/11/2018

✔️7. November 15 is Clean Your Refrigerator Day:
READ a book where someone uses a refrigerator

Mate Claimed by Jennifer Ashley - 10/11/2018

✔️8. November 23 is National Espresso Day:
READ a book has a word with double letters in the title

Night Huntress by Yasmine Galenorn - 08/11/2018

✔️9. November 28 is Red Planet Day:
READ a book with a 6, 1 or 8 in the page count (201 pgs)

If I Stay by Gayle Forman - 02/11/2018

✔️10. Reader's Choice:
Read any book of your choice.

The Pleasure Slave by Gena Showalter - 01/11/2018

I'm in! [☆ ½ ❌]

1. 'N' is for November: Need by K.I. Lynn (book that starts with N)

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - POSEIDON: Mend by Kivrin Wilson (water on the cover)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Julia London: Resentment by Nicole London (author's surname is London)

4. Aviation History Month: Long Live the Beautiful Hearts by Emma Scott (mostly sky on the cover)

5. Native American Heritage Month: The Surviving Trace by Calia Read (book set "at the turn of the century" or anytime before WWI)

6. November 1 is World Vegan Day: The Naked Truth by Vi Keeland (author's name starts with V)

7. November 15 is Clean Your Refrigerator Day: Easy by Tammara Webber (book where the characters have to take care of a nasty problem)

8. November 23 is National Espresso Day: Scegli me by Valentina Ferraro (book set in Italy)

9. November 28 is Red Planet Day: In the Band by Jean Haus (book with a red cover)

10. Reader's Choice: Bring Down the Stars

2018 November Monthly Challenge
Completed: 10/10

1. 'N' is for November: Enough by Danielle Norman 11/21
2. POSEIDON: Sisters in White by Melissa Foster 11/13
3. FAC author - Julia London: Once Upon a Duke by Erica Ridley 11/4
4. Aviation History Month: Still the One by Jill Shalvis 11/17
5. Native American Heritage Month: Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan 11/18
6. November 1 is World Vegan Day: Very Bad Things by Ilsa Madden-Mills 11/5
7. November 15 is Clean Your Refrigerator Day: Holiday Wishes by Jill Shalvis 11/12
8. November 23 is National Espresso Day: Roomies by Christina Lauren 11/2
9. Nov 28 is Red Planet Day: The Matchmaker's Playbook by Rachel Van Dyken 11/5
10. Reader's Choice: The Goal by Elle Kennedy 11/6

2018 November Monthly Challenge
10/10 Completed

✔︎ 1. 'N' is for November: Mutts and Mistletoe by Natalie Cox
📖 November 25th, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔︎ 2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - POSEIDON: Chasing Christmas Eve by Jill Shalvis
🎧 November 17th, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2

✔︎ 3. Featured Author Challenge: Proof of Innocence by Lenora Worth
📖 November 18th, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2

✔︎ 4. Aviation History Month: Out of Uniform by Catherine Mann
📖 November 3rd, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔︎ 5. Native American Heritage Month: Promise Canyon by Robyn Carr
🎧 November 19th, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 Stars

✔︎ 6. November 1 - World Vegan Day: The Christmas Sisters by Sarah Morgan
📖 November 19th, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔︎ 7. November 15 - Clean Your Refrigerator Day: Sweet Dreams Baby by C.J. Carmichael
📖 November 11th, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 Stars

✔︎ 8. November 23 - National Espresso Day: Surrendering to the Sheriff by Delores Fossen
🎧 November 15th, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 Stars

✔︎ 9. November 28 - Red Planet Day: Claiming the Cowgirl's Baby by Silver James
📖 November 29th, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️

✔︎ 10. Reader's Choice: A Lawman's Justice by Delores Fossen
🎧 November 27th, 2018 - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

2018 November Monthly Challenge

Read: 0 out 9

1. 'N' is for November: Dating the Enemy by Nicole Williams

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - Silk and Shadows by Lauren Landish

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Only the Positive by Elle Thorpe

4. Aviation History Month: Fight or Flight by Samantha Young

5. Native American Heritage Month: SKIP

6. November 1 is World Vegan Day: Hardcore Vanilla by Golden Angel

7. November 15 is Clean Your Refrigerator Day:
READ a book where someone uses a refrigerator OR where the characters have to take care of a nasty problem or something smells bad OR a holiday book OR a book with something large on the cover.
TBD

8. November 23 is National Espresso Day: Bitten by the Virgin by Alxea Riley

9. November 28 is Red Planet Day: Dirty Billionaire by Meghan March

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
TBD

RRRC 2018 November Monthly Challenge
10/10

1. 'N' is for November: READ a book that starts with 'N'.
The New Mrs D Heather Hill 11/21/18

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - POSEIDON: Read a book with a body of water on the cover.
Tracey Alvarez 11/2/18

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Julia London:
A Light at Winter's End Julia London 11/11/18

4. Aviation History Month: Read a book where a character takes a flight.
Dirty Little Secret Kendall Ryan 11/13/18

5. Native American Heritage Month: Read a book that has any character that is of a minority ethnicity.
Shell Game Sara Paretsky 11/22/18

6. November 1 is World Vegan Day: Read a book that has an author's last name that starts with V.
A Time to Fall Jess Vonn 11/6/18

7. November 15 is Clean Your Refrigerator Day: Read a book where someone uses a refrigerator.
Wallflower in Bloom Claire Cook 11/8/18

8. November 23 is National Espresso Day: Read a book has a word with double letters in the author name.
Hot Shot Karina Halle 11/12/18

9. November 28 is Red Planet Day: Read a book has a 6, 1 or 8 in the page count.
301 pages Hate Notes Vi Keeland 11/16/18

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Shades of Wicked Jeaniene Frost 11/7/18

2018 November Monthly Challenge

1. 'N' is for November: whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
14/11/18 ★★★
2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses: Poseidon: has something sharp on the cover.
5/11/18 ★★
4. Aviation History Month: has a sky scene on the cover.
4/11/18 ★★★★
5. Native American Heritage Month: where heritage is important to the story.
2/11/18 ★★★★★
6. World Vegan Day: has a pretty scene on the cover.
7/11/18 ★★★★
7. Clean Your Refrigerator Day: takes care of a nasty problem.
7/11/18 ★★★
8. National Espresso Day: has a word with double letters in the title.
11/11/18 ★★★
9. Red Planet Day: tagged as science fiction.
11/11/18 ★★★★
10. Reader's Choice:
8/11/18 ★★★★

1/10 Complete

1. 'N' is for November:
Nora Roberts - Northern Lights - Both Nora and Northern start with an N

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - POSEIDON:
Doubleblind by Ann Aguirre - 3rd in Sirantha Jax series

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Julia London:
Four Nights with a Duke by Eloisa James - Historical Romance

4. Aviation History Month:
Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert - author takes several flights (I hope it’s okay that it’s non-fiction, I’ve GOT to get this book off my TBR)

5. Native American Heritage Month:
The Temptation of Your Touch by Teresa Medeiros - set before WWI

6. November 1 is World Vegan Day:
Lost and Found Sisters by Jill Shalvis - pretty environment scene on cover

7. November 15 is Clean Your Refrigerator Day:
Maybe This Christmas by Sarah Morgan - holiday book

8. November 23 is National Espresso Day:
The Wolf Next Door by Lydia Dare - double letters in dOOr

9. November 28 is Red Planet Day:
Fuzzy Nation by John Scalzi

10. Reader's Choice:
Jingo by Terry Pratchett - ★★★★ - 10/3

I'm in!!!! I'm going for 8 or 10

November Monthly Challenge – 2018

Completed: 0/10


1. READ a book that starts with 'N':
No One But You
or
Allegiance of Honor

2. READ a book with a body of water on the cover or is set near a body of water OR has something sharp on the cover OR is third in a series OR has SPEAR in the text
The Day the Falls Stood Still

3. READ one book written by Julia London
What Happens in London
or
Miss Wonderful

4. READ a book with an airplane or any air transportation on the cover OR that has a mostly sky scene on the cover OR where a character takes a flight OR has a pilot character OR has word AIRPLANE in the text
Playboy Pilot
or
Against the Wild

5. READ a book that has any character that is Native American or is of a minority ethnicity OR is set "at the turn of the century" or anytime before WWI OR where heritage is important to the story OR has NATIVE in the text.
Savage Autumn
or
Cheyenne Amber

6. READ a book that has a title or author name that starts with V OR has a character that doesn't eat meat OR has a character who is concerned about being healthy OR has a pretty environment scene on the cover.
The Valkyries
or
A Visit from the Goon Squad
or
His Best Friend's Little Sister

7. READ a book where someone uses a refrigerator OR where the characters have to take care of a nasty problem or something smells bad OR a holiday book OR a book with something large on the cover.
Christmas Ever After

8. READ a book with a drink on the cover or where someone has a cup of joe OR set in Italy or with an Italian character OR has a word with double letters in the title or author name (like Espresso or Bezzera).
Finally Mine

9. READ a book with a celestial body on the cover OR tagged as science fiction/sci-fi OR has a mostly red cover OR has a 6, 1 or 8 in the page count.
New York 2140
or
Cinder
or
A New Dawn
or
Dream Country

10. Reader's Choice:
Promise Me

I'm in for six this month.

I'm In!

I'm going to give this a go as well!

2018 November Monthly Challenge
Completed 9/10

1. 'N' is for November: READ a book that starts with 'N' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
Nickel by Winter Travers

2. Olympian Gods and Goddesses - POSEIDON: Read a book with a body of water on the cover or is set near a body of water OR has something sharp on the cover OR is third in a series OR has spear in the text
Ghost Light by E.J. Stevens

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Julia London:
Read one book written by Julia London or any author with her first or last name OR read a book with a T or X in the title OR with a character who works in politics or has a government job OR is a Historical or Historical Romance book.
Twisted Loyalties by Cora Reilly

4. Aviation History Month: Read a book with an airplane or any air transportation on the cover OR that has a mostly sky scene on the cover OR where a character takes a flight OR has a pilot character OR has word airplane in the text.

5. Native American Heritage Month: Read a book that has any character that is Native American or is of a minority ethnicity OR is set "at the turn of the century" or anytime before WWI OR where heritage is important to the story OR has native in the text.
Wolf Protector by Milly Taiden

6. November 1 is World Vegan Day: Read a book that has a title or author name that starts with V OR has a character that doesn't eat meat OR has a character who is concerned about being healthy OR has a pretty environment scene on the cover.
Forbidden Royal by Victoria Pinder

7. November 15 is Clean Your Refrigerator Day: Read a book where someone uses a refrigerator OR where the characters have to take care of a nasty problem or something smells bad OR a holiday book OR a book with something large on the cover.
Heart of Ice by Lisa Edmonds

8. November 23 is National Espresso Day: Read a book with a drink on the cover or where someone has a cup of joe OR set in Italy or with an Italian character OR has a word with double letters in the title or author name (like Espresso or Bezzera).
Spellbinder by Thea Harrison

9. November 28 is Red Planet Day: Read a book with a celestial body on the cover OR tagged as science fiction/sci-fi OR has a mostly red cover OR has a 6, 1 or 8 in the page count.
Jigsaw by Lilly Atlas

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Diamond Fire by Ilona Andrews