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DHASG October Challenge

Introduction:

October is here. Fall is sinking in finally. School is going strong, and we're thinking about getting our cool weather clothes out.

Let's hope we can keep our reading going strong this month!

Rules:

1. Books must be read between the 1st and 31st of October.
2. A book can only be used once in the challenge.
3. Any DHASG member can participate in the challenge.
4. Enjoy the month of October and your reading.

Levels:

1. Jack O' Lantern: Read 9-10 books.
2. Oktoberfest: Read 5-8 books.
3. Trick or Treat: Read 3-4 books.

Categories:

1. Perfect Ten: Since October is the 10th month, read a book that represents the number ten: Ten letter title, author's name has ten letters, the lead character is a 10/10. You name it. Let us know what you choose.
2. Spooky!: Halloween is the biggest holiday in October. It's the day when we enjoy the spooky things, such as ghost stories and creatures that go bump in the night. Read a book that is spooky, scary, or horrific.
3. Come and Take It!: October 6th celebrates the spirit of being brave enough to go after what you want. Read a book that celebrates that--a lead character who comes and takes it, or grab a day for yourself and read a book you really want to read. Let us know what you choose.
4. Techie Appreciation Day: October 3rd celebrates those technologically gifted folks who fix things that we rely heavily on but don't have a clue how they work. Read a book with such a heroic person or a book that represents being a techie in some way.
5. Pick One!: Read a book that represents one of the five following holidays in October: Columbus Day, Bald and Free Day, No Beard Day, Dictionary Day, or Wear Something Gaudy Day.
6. Dress You Up!: Since some of us like to dress up for the Halloween holiday as someone we're not, read a book where a character spends a significant part of the book in disguise.
7. Love in the Office: To celebrate Boss Day on October 16th, read a book where a lead character falls in love with the boss (boss can be of either sex).
8. Hermit Day: October 29th celebrates the hermit in all of us. How about you take a day to yourself and read whatever book you want, or you can read a book with a character who has hermit tendencies.
9. Increase Your Psychic Powers Day: Did you ever try to move things with your mind? Well, how about you develop your psychic powers by reading a book with a character who does have psychic abilities to celebrate this holiday on October 31st. You could also read a book with characters who might as well be psychic, because they are so insightful and perceptive.
10. Dealing With Frustrations: For National Frustrations Day, read a book with leads who deal with a lot of issues and frustrations in their lives, but come out on top in the end. Conversely, you could choose a book with a lead who chooses a less than constructive way of dealing with their frustrations.




Information about October taken from October Holiday Insights Page: http://www.holidayinsights.com/moreho...



Challenge Participants

Leona
Netanella
Sandy
Amanda
Ines
Larissa
Danny

I'm in - going for Oktoberfest
5/5 Completed

Come & Take it: The Scientific Method, The Complete Miniseries 10/16/14 4*

Pick One: Bald & Free Day - Tough Love 10/11/14 4*

Dress You Up: The House 10/25/14 5*

Hermit Day - Protected By Wolves 10/17/14 3*

Dealing With Frustrations - Not Your Damn Dom 10/4/14 5*

I'm in. Thanks for your hard work with these challenges.Read 9
1. Perfect Ten Branded as Trouble Colt McKay is a perfect ten to me! 10/9
2. Spooky Senseless10/25 serial killer
3. Come and Take ItTied Up, Tied DownKade moves in Takes his place as father to his daughter. 10/5

4. Techie appreciation day No Regrets10/27heroune cryptologist
5. Pick one bald and free day hero is bald Sweet Seduction10/12
6. Dress you up character in disguise Merciless10/25
7. Love in the office Fighting For You10/18
8. Book of choice Sweet Persuasion10/7
10.dealing with frustrations On Dublin Street10/30

DHASG October Challenge
Duration: October 1 to October 31, 2014
Level: Jack O' Lantern
Progress: 10 of 9-10

Categories:

1. Perfect Ten: Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole (10th book in the series); Re-read 10/15/14

2. Spooky!: Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs (werewolves); Read 10/27/14

3. Come and Take It!: Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning; Read 10/03/14

4. Techie Appreciation Day: A Touch of Midnight by Lara Adrian; Read 10/16/14

5. Pick One!: Seventh Grave and No Body by Darynda Jones (Wear Something Gaudy Day; Charley glows); Read 10/23/14

6. Dress You Up!: Deacon by Kristen Ashley (he uses the name John Priest); Read 10/14/14

7. Love in the Office: Reaper's Stand by Joanna Wylde; Read 10/10/14

8. Hermit Day: Eternity Embraced by Larissa Ione (book of choice); Read 10/19/14

9. Increase Your Psychic Powers Day: Shield of Winter by Nalini Singh; Read 10/07/14

10. Dealing With Frustrations: The Chief by Monica McCarty; Read 10/01/14

Awesome-sauce! Thanks for posting the latest monthly challenge, Danielle!

As usual, I will try for all of them... :)

DHASG October Challenge


Levels:
1. Jack O' Lantern: Read 9-10 books
2. Oktoberfest: Read 5-8 books.
3. Trick or Treat: Read 3-4 books.

Categories:

✔ 1. Perfect Ten: There are 10 letters in author's name: Prince of Spies by Bianca D'Arc - 10.01.2014 (★★★)
✔ 2. Spooky!:
Halloween is the biggest holiday in October. It's the day when we enjoy the spooky things, such as ghost stories and creatures that go bump in the night. Read a book that is spooky, scary, or horrific: I, Zombie by Hugh Howey - 10.05.2014 (★★)
✔ 3. Come and Take It!: Female lead Eden goes for her SEAL in Tawny Weber's A SEAL's Surrender - 10.02.2014 (★★)
✔ 4. Techie Appreciation Day:
Angling for Love by Lea Barrymire has 2 of the 3 MCs working in the computer industry - 10.03.2014 (★★★)
✔ 5. Pick One!:
Read a book that represents one of the five following holidays in October: No Beard Day: All the MCs in Michelle M. Pillow's Faery Queen are beard free. - 10.12.1014 (★★★)
✔ 6. Dress You Up!:
Since some of us like to dress up for holiday as someone we're not, read a book where a character spends a significant part of the book in disguise. Little Brother by Cory Doctorow - 10.12.2014 (★★★)
7. Love in the Office:
To celebrate Boss Day on October 16th, read a book where a lead character falls in love with the boss (boss can be of either sex).
✔ 8. Hermit Day:
You And No Other by Cathy Maxwell - 10.10.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 9. Increase Your Psychic Powers Day:
Werewolf-demon hybrid Bay has psychometric powers in Enforcer's Redemption by Carrie Ann Ryan - 10.13.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 10. Dealing With Frustrations:
White Night by Jim Butcher - 10.10.2014 (★★★★)

Laura wrote: "I'm in. Thanks for your hard work with these challenges."

Thanks for participating!

Netanella wrote: "Awesome-sauce! Thanks for posting the latest monthly challenge, Danielle!

As usual, I will try for all of them... :)"

You're welcome. Thanks for participating in the challenge.

Can I join? :)
This is all new for me and I'm not really sure how it all works, but I know I love this callenge! The categories are great!

Oktoberfest

5/5-8

1. Perfect Ten:Precarious10 letters in the title10/8 3*
2. Spooky!:
3. Come and Take It!: Silver Lining 10/4 5*
4. Techie Appreciation Day:
5. Pick One!: To Woo A Warrior 10/8 4*Gaudy bridesmaid dress
6. Dress You Up!:
7. Love in the Office:
8. Hermit Day:
9. Increase Your Psychic Powers Day: Divine Savior 10/6 3*
10. Dealing With Frustrations: Kiss an Angel 10/5 5*

Of course you can both join. You can sign up at any time during the month.

Ines wrote: "Can I join? :)
This is all new for me and I'm not really sure how it all works, but I know I love this callenge! The categories are great!"

Thanks! Glad you like it!

I’m going for Oktoberfest, since I won’t have much time to read this month. Busy busy :)
These are the books I’m going to read:

Perfect Ten: The Geek Job – Eve Langlais (Ten letter title)

Spooky!: Girl Of Nightmares – Kendare Blake (it's spooky)

Come and Take It!: Marked - Elizabeth Naughton (The lead character is brave...I think)

Techie Appreciation Day: Lover Unbound – J.R.Ward (This category is the definition of Vishous; I already read this one, but since it's my favorite BDB book, I'll read it again)

Love in the Office: Debt Inheritance – Pepper Winters (If someone owns you I believe he qualifies as your boss)

Hermit Day: Dragon Actually – G.A.Aiken (I really want to read this one)

Im going to try for a Jack O'Lantern.
Wish me luck

Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group
DHASG October 2014 Challenge
Duration: 10/1/2014 - 10/31/2014

Progress: 9 out of 9

1. Perfect Ten: Since October is the 10th month, read a book that represents the number ten: Ten letter title, author's name has ten letters, the lead character is a 10/10. You name it. Let us know what you choose:
The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black - **** - 10/5/2014 - 419 Pages - 10 Letters in Author Name

2. Spooky!: Halloween is the biggest holiday in October. It's the day when we enjoy the spooky things, such as ghost stories and creatures that go bump in the night: Read a book that is spooky, scary, or horrific:
The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James - ***** - 10/6/2014 - 318 Pages

3. Come and Take It!: October 6th celebrates the spirit of being brave enough to go after what you want. Read a book that celebrates that--a lead character who comes and takes it, or grab a day for yourself and read a book you really want to read. Let us know what you choose:
The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan - *** - 10/7/2014

4. Techie Appreciation Day: October 3rd celebrates those technologically gifted folks who fix things that we rely heavily on but don't have a clue how they work. Read a book with such a heroic person or a book that represents being a techie in some way:
The Witch With No Name by Kim Harrison - ***** - 10/21/2014 - Heroic person

5. Pick One!: Read a book that represents one of the five following holidays in October: Columbus Day, Bald and Free Day, No Beard Day, Dictionary Day, or Wear Something Gaudy Day:
Dream a Little Dream by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - **** - 10/27/2014 - Wears gaudy clothes

6. Dress You Up!: Since some of us like to dress up for the Halloween holiday as someone we're not, read a book where a character spends a significant part of the book in disguise.

7. Love in the Office: To celebrate Boss Day on October 16th, read a book where a lead character falls in love with the boss (boss can be of either sex):
Her Ladyship's Companion by Joanna Bourne - **** - 10/18/2014

8. Hermit Day: October 29th celebrates the hermit in all of us: How about you take a day to yourself and read whatever book you want, or you can read a book with a character who has hermit tendencies:
If You Ask Me by Betty White - **** - 10/2/2014 - 258 Pages

9. Increase Your Psychic Powers Day: Did you ever try to move things with your mind? Well, how about you develop your psychic powers by reading a book with a character who does have psychic abilities to celebrate this holiday on October 31st. You could also read a book with characters who might as well be psychic, because they are so insightful and perceptive.
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness - ***** - 10/29/2014 - Psychic Abilities

10. Dealing With Frustrations: For National Frustrations Day, read a book with leads who deal with a lot of issues and frustrations in their lives, but come out on top in the end. Conversely, you could choose a book with a lead who chooses a less than constructive way of dealing with their frustrations:
Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian - *** - 10/3/2014 - 402 Pages - Main characters frustrate each other and have issues

Oktoberfest: 10/10 books. DONE

1. Perfect Ten: (author's name has ten letters) Shameless by Gina Watson 10/9
2. Spooky!: Penmort Castle 10/11
3. Come and Take It!: Kade's Dark Embrace 10/26
4. Techie Appreciation Day: Flat-Out Love 10/25
5. Pick One!: The Highlander's Prize 10/21
6. Dress You Up!: Deacon 10/19
7. Love in the Office: Then Came You 10/16
8. Hermit Day: Archangel's Shadows 10/29
9. Increase Your Psychic Powers Day: Stone Cold 10/25
10. Dealing With Frustrations: For National Frustrations Day, Fangirl 10/17

Done! Message 10 :)

Updated post 6 above - I need to find a "Love in the Office" book. Any suggestions?

Congrats, Larissa.

@Netanella, I have a sexual harassment list. It's basically my humorous title for office romance.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...

Danielle The Book Huntress (Angels Weep For Goodreads) wrote: "Congrats, Larissa.i>

Thank you! :)

I'm done - thanks for putting on the challenge Danielle!

Finished! Post 5 updated.

Post 4 updated read 9 Jack O Lantern
Thanks fun challenge

Woot Done!

Progress: 9 out of 9

1. Perfect Ten: Since October is the 10th month, read a book that represents the number ten: Ten letter title, author's name has ten letters, the lead character is a 10/10. You name it. Let us know what you choose:
The Coldest Girl in Coldtown by Holly Black - **** - 10/5/2014 - 419 Pages - 10 Letters in Author Name

2. Spooky!: Halloween is the biggest holiday in October. It's the day when we enjoy the spooky things, such as ghost stories and creatures that go bump in the night: Read a book that is spooky, scary, or horrific:
The Haunting of Maddy Clare by Simone St. James - ***** - 10/6/2014 - 318 Pages

3. Come and Take It!: October 6th celebrates the spirit of being brave enough to go after what you want. Read a book that celebrates that--a lead character who comes and takes it, or grab a day for yourself and read a book you really want to read. Let us know what you choose:
The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan - *** - 10/7/2014

4. Techie Appreciation Day: October 3rd celebrates those technologically gifted folks who fix things that we rely heavily on but don't have a clue how they work. Read a book with such a heroic person or a book that represents being a techie in some way:
The Witch With No Name by Kim Harrison - ***** - 10/21/2014 - Heroic person

5. Pick One!: Read a book that represents one of the five following holidays in October: Columbus Day, Bald and Free Day, No Beard Day, Dictionary Day, or Wear Something Gaudy Day:
Dream a Little Dream by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - **** - 10/27/2014 - Wears gaudy clothes

6. Dress You Up!: Since some of us like to dress up for the Halloween holiday as someone we're not, read a book where a character spends a significant part of the book in disguise.

7. Love in the Office: To celebrate Boss Day on October 16th, read a book where a lead character falls in love with the boss (boss can be of either sex):
Her Ladyship's Companion by Joanna Bourne - **** - 10/18/2014

8. Hermit Day: October 29th celebrates the hermit in all of us: How about you take a day to yourself and read whatever book you want, or you can read a book with a character who has hermit tendencies:
If You Ask Me by Betty White - **** - 10/2/2014 - 258 Pages

9. Increase Your Psychic Powers Day: Did you ever try to move things with your mind? Well, how about you develop your psychic powers by reading a book with a character who does have psychic abilities to celebrate this holiday on October 31st. You could also read a book with characters who might as well be psychic, because they are so insightful and perceptive.
A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness - ***** - 10/29/2014 - Psychic Abilities

10. Dealing With Frustrations: For National Frustrations Day, read a book with leads who deal with a lot of issues and frustrations in their lives, but come out on top in the end. Conversely, you could choose a book with a lead who chooses a less than constructive way of dealing with their frustrations:
Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian - *** - 10/3/2014 - 402 Pages - Main characters frustrate each other and have issues

Congrats to everyone!

The November challenge is up!

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