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And AWESOME JOB, .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•. Christine .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•! Congrats for finishing!

6/10 Completed
1. Happy November Birthday! -
2. Baby Names! -
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - The Room - Penelope Bloom - 11/5 - 4*
4. November is National Novel Writing Month. - My (Mostly) Fake Wedding - Penelope Bloom - 11/7 - 3*
5. November 1st is All Saint's Day. - Cat About Town - Cate Conte - 11/10 - 3*
6. November 9th is National Young Readers Day. - My (Mostly) Temporary Nanny - Penelope Bloom - 11/8 - 3.5*
7. November 11th is Veteran's Day.- Lola Carlyle Reveals All - Rachel Gibson - 11/2 - 4*
8. November 15th is Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day. -
9. November 25th Thanksgiving -
10. Reader's Choice - Well Played - Vi Keeland - 11/16 - 3*







2021 December PIFM Challenge

DONE
1. Happy November Birthday! -published in November (first published November 1st 1999) Occam's Razor Archer Mayor 11/7
2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (Exalted, Strong) True Dead Faith Hunter 11/5
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Samantha Towle: MC is on a plane (either flying somewhere, is a pilot. Foul Play Stuart Woods 11/9
4. November is National Novel Writing Month. title starts with M. Mile High with a Vampire Lynsay Sands 11/10
5. November 1st is All Saint's Day. first in a series (Ex Hex, #1) The Ex Hex Erin Sterling11/16
6. November 9th is National Young Readers Day. has children in it Manga and Murder Leslie Langtry 11/17
7. November 11th is Veteran's Day. character is a veteran Better off Dead Lee Child 11/4
8. November 15th is Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day. on TBR for a while Voice of the Violin Andrea Camilleri 11/8
9. November 25th is Thanksgiving in the US. Read a book that you're thankful for because you've been wanting to read it for a while Guild Boss Jayne Castle 11/18
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice! Silenced Allison Brennan 11/14

10/10 Completed. Finished
1. Happy November Birthday! -
Read a book published in November.
Beautifully Broken Redemption-Catherine Cowles 11/19
2. Baby Names!
Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). This month's names:
Silas (Man of the Forest),
Aaron (Exalted, Strong),
Madeline/Madeleine (Woman of Magdala),
Vivienne/Vivian (Alive).
(Silas McKenzie)
Counter To My Intelligence-Lani Lynn Vale 11/02
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Samantha Towle:
Read one book shelved as Contemporary Romance.
Cherished-Kelly Elliott 11/08
4. November is National Novel Writing Month.
Read a book that has a title that starts with N, W, or M.
No Rep-Lani Lynn Vale 11/11
5. November 1st is All Saint's Day.
Read a book that is first in a series.
(Grassi Family Series)
The Woman at the Docks: A Mafia Romance-Jessica Gadziala 11/21
6. November 9th is National Young Readers Day.
Read a book where the MC works with books (bookstore, library, etc.).
Her Perfect Affair-Priscilla Oliveras 11/10
7. November 11th is Veteran's Day.
Read a book that includes the letters V E T in the author's name, book title, or series title.
A Love Unexpected-Leah Brunner 11/15
8. November 15th is Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day.
Read a book that has been on your TBR for a while - it's time to clean it out!
Keeping What’s His: Tate-Jamie Begley 11/01
9. November 25th is Thanksgiving in the US.
Read a book that is 4th in a series since Thanksgiving is always on the fourth Thursday of the month.
(Fostering Love Series)
Piece of My Heart-Nicole Jacquelyn 11/02
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
The Silencer-R.C. Boldt 11/09











10/10 DONE ❣️😊
1. Happy November Birthday! - Read a book published in November, or read a book with a yellow cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz.
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🦃1. Happy November Birthday! - Read a book published in November, or read a book with a yellow cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz. Published November 1st 2012
The Proposition

🦃2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them (example using Robert: Robert, Rob, Bob, Roberta, Bobbie, Robertson, etc). Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Silas (Man of the Forest), Aaron (Exalted, Strong), Madeline/Madeleine (Woman of Magdala), Vivienne/Vivian (Alive).
Elemental Magick

🦃3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Samantha Towle: Read one book written by Samantha Towle, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Samantha Towle's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
Fun Facts about Samantha Towle:
* Samantha Towle lives in East Yorkshire (UK)
* She began her first novel in 2008 (while on maternity leave)
* She writes Contemporary Romance (as well as Paranormal Romance)
* Samantha was 27 the first time she flew on a plane
You may also read a book set in the United Kingdom, or by an author who is from the United Kingdom. You can also read any book published in 2008, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book where the MC is on a plane (either flying somewhere or is a pilot, flight attendant, etc.).
Sacking the Quarterback

🦃4. November is National Novel Writing Month. Read a book that has a title that starts with N, W, or M. You can also read a book from a new-to-you author, or try a book from an author who is writing their debut novel!
Wicked Ties

🦃5. November 1st is All Saint's Day. Read a book that has a character that is a "saint" (your interpretation). You can also read a book that has a 1 in the page count or a book that is first in a series.
The Trouble with Dukes

🦃6. November 9th is National Young Readers Day. Read a book that is shelved as Young Adult. You can also read a book that has children in it or a book where the MC works with books (bookstore, library, etc.).
Southern Storm

🦃7. November 11th is Veteran's Day. Read a book with a character that is a veteran (or still in active duty) - can be any member of the Armed Forces. You can also read a book that has a red, white, or blue cover or a book that includes the letters V E T in the author's name, book title, or series title. Navy Seal
The Hero

🦃8. November 15th is Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day. Read a book that has been on your TBR for a while - it's time to clean it out! You can also read a book that either has some type of food or cleaning supply on the cover; or a book that has a MC that works in the food or cleaning industry.
Keeping Their Baby

🦃9. November 25th is Thanksgiving in the US. Read a book that you're thankful for (either because it's from a favorite author, you've been wanting to read it for a while, or you got it for free). You can also read a book with a Native American character or a book that is 4th in a series since Thanksgiving is always on the fourth Thursday of the month.
Untamed

🦃10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
Grave Ransom

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2021 November Monthly Challenge
5/5 romance
2. Baby Names!
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Samantha Towle).
4. November is National Novel Writing Month. Read a book that has a title that starts with N, W, or M. You can also read a book from a new-to-you author, or try a book from an author who is writing their debut novel!
Angel's Rest by Emily March 15 November; 4☆

5. November 1st is All Saint's Day. Read a book that has a character that is a "saint" (your interpretation). You can also read a book that has a 1 in the page count or a book that is first in a series.
The Killing Tide by Dani Pettrey 24 November; 4 1/2☆

6. November 9th is National Young Readers Day. Read a book that is shelved as Young Adult. You can also read a book that has children in it or a book where the MC works with books (bookstore, library, etc.).
Hidden in Amish Country by Dana R. Lynn 10 November; 4 1/2☆

7. November 11th is Veteran's Day. Read a book with a character that is a veteran (or still in active duty) - can be any member of the Armed Forces. You can also read a book that has a red, white, or blue cover or a book that includes the letters V E T in the author's name, book title, or series title.
The Way of the Brave by Susan May Warren 3 November; 5☆

9. November 25th is Thanksgiving in the US.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
Yukon Justice by Dana Mentink 6 November; 4 1/2☆


Congratulations to JoAnne, Jo, Georgina, and Hayley for finishing as well!
2 MORE DAYS OF NOVEMBER left!

1. Happy November Birthday! - The Wedding Game by Jane Feather November 4, 4 stars
2. Baby Names! Aaron: Force of Nature by Jane Harper November 26, 4 stars
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Samantha Towle: Sacking the Quarterback by Samantha Towle November 11, 4 stars
4. November is National Novel Writing Month: Murder on Monday by Ann Purser November 30, 3 stars
5. November 1st is All Saint's Day: 381 pages: Pretty Baby by Mary Kubica November 9, 3 stars
6. November 9th is National Young Readers Day: This is Not a Test by Courtney Summers November 30, 4 stars
7. November 11th is Veteran's Day: Back to the Bedroom by Janet Evanovich November 10, 4 stars
8. November 15th is Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day - On My TBR: The Fire Child by S.K. Tremayne November 15, 3 stars
9. November 25th is Thanksgiving in the US: Native American character: A Man of Distinction by Sarah M. Anderson November 17, 4 stars
10. Reader's Choice: The Good Girl by Mary Kubica November 3, 4 stars











I finished!!!
10/10 Completed
01. Happy November Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in November, or read a book with a yellow cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz.
02. Baby Names!: 👶🏻Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them. Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Silas (Man of the Forest), Aaron (Exalted, Strong), Madeline/Madeleine (Woman of Magdala) and Vivienne/Vivian (Alive).
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Samantha Towle: 👩🏻💻Read one book written by Samantha Towle, or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in the United Kingdom, or by an author who is from the United Kingdom. You can also read any book published in 2008, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book where the MC is on a plane (either flying somewhere or is a pilot, flight attendant, etc.).
04. National Novel Writing Month: 🗒Read a book that has a title that starts with N, W, or M. You can also read a book from a new-to-you author, or try a book from an author who is writing their debut novel!
05. All Saint's Day (November 1): 👼🏼Read a book that has a character that is a "saint" (your interpretation). You can also read a book that has a 1 in the page count or a book that is first in a series.
06. National Young Readers Day (November 9): 👩🏻🤝👨🏽Read a book that is shelved as Young Adult. You can also read a book that has children in it or a book where the MC works with books (bookstore, library, etc.).
07. Veteran's Day (November 11): 👨🏼✈️Read a book with a character that is a veteran (or still in active duty) - can be any member of the Armed Forces. You can also read a book that has a red, white, or blue cover or a book that includes the letters V E T in the author's name, book title, or series title.
08. Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day (November 15): 🧽Read a book that has been on your TBR for a while - it's time to clean it out! You can also read a book that either has some type of food or cleaning supply on the cover; or a book that has a MC that works in the food or cleaning industry.
09. Thanksgiving in the US (November 25): 🦃Read a book that you're thankful for (either because it's from a favorite author, you've been wanting to read it for a while, or you got it for free). You can also read a book with a Native American character or a book that is 4th in a series since Thanksgiving is always on the fourth Thursday of the month.
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice!











But I did it!
10 for 10 this month.
Thanks for the great challenge!
This is from Msg 29
🦃🦃🦃2021 November Monthly Challenge🦃🦃🦃
10/10
✔️1. Happy November Birthday! - Read a book published in November
My Sister's Flirty Friend by Piper Rayne
Read On: 11/3/2021
✔️2. Baby Names! This month's names: Silas (Man of the Forest),
Superfan by Sarina Bowen
Read On: 11/30/2021
✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Samantha Towle: Read one book set in the UK
Sweeper by Amy Daws
Read On: 11/16/2021
✔️4. November is National Novel Writing Month. Read a book from a new-to-you author.
Bombshell by Jessica Prince
Read On: 11/11/2021
✔️5. November 1st is All Saint's Day. Read a book that has a 1 in the page count. (Kindle Edition, 371 pages)
Talk Nerdy to Me by C.M. Owens
Read On: 11/3/2021
✔️6. November 9th is National Young Readers Day. Read a book where the MC works with books (bookstore, library, etc.)
My Roommate the Rockstar by Emily Childs
Read On: 11/27/2021
✔️7. November 11th is Veteran's Day. Read a book with a red, white, or blue cover.
Flirting with the Rock Star Next Door by Nadia Lee
Read On: 11/17/2021
✔️8. November 15th is Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day. Read a book that has a MC that works in the food or cleaning industry.
I Bet You by Ilsa Madden-Mills
Read On: 11/19/2021
✔️9. November 25th is Thanksgiving in the US. Read a book that you're thankful for (either because it's from a favorite author, you've been wanting to read it for a while, or you got it for free).
Stone Cold Notes by Julia Wolf
Read On: 11/29/2021
✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
Faked by Karla Sorensen
Read On: 11/8/2021
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November Challenge Books
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I had fun hosting! :)

Duration: Nov 1 - 30, 2021
10/10
1. Happy November Birthday! - Read a book with a yellow cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz.
Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris 11/01/2021

2. Baby Names! Vivienne/Vivian (Alive):
The Queer Principles of Kit Webb by Cat Sebastian 11/30/2021 (someone who was thought dead turns up alive)
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Samantha Towle: Read one book written by Samantha Towle
Taming the Storm (The Storm #3) by Samantha Towle 11/09/2021
4. November is National Novel Writing Month. Read a book that has a title that starts with N, W, or M.
Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein 11/09/2021
5. November 1st is All Saint's Day. Read a book that has a 1 in the page count or a book that is first in a series.
Riot Baby by Tochi Onyebuchi 11/07/2021 (176 pages)
6. November 9th is National Young Readers Day. Read a book that has children in it
The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune 11/29/2021
7. November 11th is Veteran's Day. Read a book that includes the letters V E T in the author's name, book title, or series title.
Game On: Tempting Twenty-Eight by Janet Evanovich 11/05/2021
8. November 15th is Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day. Read a book that either has some type of food or cleaning supply on the cover.
Table for Five by Susan Wiggs 11/03/2021

9. November 25th is Thanksgiving in the US. Read a book that you're thankful for.
Flowers in the Attic by V.C. Andrews 11/27/2021 (won this in Goodreads giveaway, thankful I didn't spend money on it)
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
The Mothers by Brit Bennett 11/04/2021

Completed: 7/5
1. Happy November Birthday!: A Stolen Season: Bath ⭐⭐⭐ (Nov. 12)
3. FAC - Samantha Towle: The Powerbroker ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Nov. 9)
4. NaNoWriMo: Bachelor Society ⭐⭐⭐ (Nov. 14)
5. All Saint's Day: Bombshell ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Nov. 21)
7. Veteran's Day: A Labyrinth of Fangs and Thorns ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Nov. 1)
9. Thanksgiving: Death ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Nov. 10)
10. Reader's Choice: A Stolen Season ⭐⭐⭐ (Nov. 12)








READ: 10/10
✔ 1. Happy November Birthday! - Read a book published in November, or read a book with a yellow cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz.
The Secret Chapter - Genevieve Cogman (pub Nov 12, 2019) 11/13
✔2. Baby Names! Read a book that includes a character (doesn't need to be a MC) or is written by an author with one of the following popular baby names, or any variation or nickname of one of them. Alternately, you may choose a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning (in parentheses). Some of the meanings are pretty obscure, so feel free to be creative! This month's names: Silas (Man of the Forest), Aaron (Exalted, Strong), Madeline/Madeleine (Woman of Magdala), Vivienne/Vivian (Alive).
A Merciful Truth - Kendra Elliot (MC's brother is named Aaron) 11/11
✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Samantha Towle: Read one book written by Samantha Towle, or any author with her first or last name. You may also read a book set in the United Kingdom, or by an author who is from the United Kingdom. You can also read any book published in 2008, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book where the MC is on a plane (either flying somewhere or is a pilot, flight attendant, etc.).
Bryant & May and The Bleeding Heart - Christopher Fowler (England) 11/9
✔4. November is National Novel Writing Month. Read a book that has a title that starts with N, W, or M. You can also read a book from a new-to-you author, or try a book from an author who is writing their debut novel!
Boneshaker - Cherie Priest 11/3
✔5. November 1st is All Saint's Day. Read a book that has a character that is a "saint" (your interpretation). You can also read a book that has a 1 in the page count or a book that is first in a series.
Blood Song - Cat Adams 11/5
✔6. November 9th is National Young Readers Day. Read a book that is shelved as Young Adult. You can also read a book that has children in it or a book where the MC works with books (bookstore, library, etc.).
Reticence - Gail Carriger ()the ships crew are all children under 13) 11/27
✔7. November 11th is Veteran's Day. Read a book with a character that is a veteran (or still in active duty) - can be any member of the Armed Forces. You can also read a book that has a red, white, or blue cover or a book that includes the letters V E T in the author's name, book title, or series title.
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue - Victoria .E. Schwab 11/6
8. November 15th is Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day. Read a book that has been on your TBR for a while - it's time to clean it out! You can also read a book that either has some type of food or cleaning supply on the cover; or a book that has a MC that works in the food or cleaning industry.
✔9. November 25th is Thanksgiving in the US. Read a book that you're thankful for (either because it's from a favorite author, you've been wanting to read it for a while, or you got it for free). You can also read a book with a Native American character or a book that is 4th in a series since
The Child Finder - Rene Denfeld (Jerome is Native American) 11/25
✔10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!
15 Seconds - Andrew Gross 11/5









CHALLENGE COMPLETE

8/10 Completed Almost made it!
1. Happy November Birthday! -
2. Baby Names! (exalted, strong)- The Truth - Lauren Landish - 11/30 - 3*
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - The Room - Penelope Bloom - 11/5 - 4*
4. November is National Novel Writing Month. - My (Mostly) Fake Wedding - Penelope Bloom - 11/7 - 3*
5. November 1st is All Saint's Day. - Cat About Town - Cate Conte - 11/10 - 3*
6. November 9th is National Young Readers Day. - My (Mostly) Temporary Nanny - Penelope Bloom - 11/8 - 3.5*
7. November 11th is Veteran's Day.- Lola Carlyle Reveals All - Rachel Gibson - 11/2 - 4*
8. November 15th is Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day. -
9. November 25th Thanksgiving - The Dare - Lauren Landish - 11/23 - 2*
10. Reader's Choice - Well Played - Vi Keeland - 11/16 - 3*









2021 November Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 11/1/21 to 11/30/21
7/10
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Samantha Towle - Shelved as Contemporary Romance - Completely by Ruthie Knox - 11/23/21 ♥♥♥♥

23 readers shelved as Contemporary Romance
4. November is National Novel Writing Month - Title that starts with N, W, or M - Man Candy by Jessica Lemmon - 11/6/21 ♥♥♥♥

5. November 1st is All Saint's Day - Has a 1 in the page count - Seducing the Playboy by Amanda Usen - 11/15/21 ♥♥♥

212 pgs
7. November 11th is Veteran's Day – White AND blue cover - Just Good Friends by Rosalind James - 11/10/21 ♥♥♥

8. November 15th is Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day - Has been on your TBR for a while - Reflection Point by Emily March - 11/11/21 ♥♥♥

Added 7/10/13
9. November 25th is Thanksgiving in the US - Thankful for because it's from a favorite author - A Cowboy Kind of Love by Donna Grant - 11/18/21 ♥♥♥♥

10. Reader's Choice - Any book - I've Got My Eyes on You by Mary Higgins Clark - 11/12/21 ♥♥♥♥


Me! In for the usual 10. 📚
10 of 10. Completed 11.30.2021, Updated 12.3.2021. DONE!
1. Happy November Birthday!: Memory in Death by J.D. Robb 11.23.2021
2. Baby Names - Silas, Aaron, Madeline, Vivian: Lover Enshrined by J.R. Ward 11.12.2021
3. Featured Author Challenge - Samantha Towle: The Mighty Storm by Samantha Towle 11.4.2021
4. November in National Novel Writing Month: When He Was Bad by Shelly Laurenston11.30.2021
5. All Saint's Day - November 1: The Matchmaker's Mistletoe Mission by Jaci Burton 11.8.2021
6. National Young Readers Day - November 9: Survivor In Death by J.D. Robb 11.17.2021
7. Veteran's Day - November 11: The Gravedigger’s Son by Darynda Jones 11.21.2021
8. Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day - November 15: Death in Kew Gardens by Jennifer Ashley 11.2.2021
9. Thanksgiving - November 25: Innocent in Death by J.D. Robb 11.29.2021
10. Reader's Choice: Memory in Death by J.D. Robb 11.23.2021










Thanks for a fun challenge!!

Final Update 12/5
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Samantha Towle:
4. November is National Novel Writing Month:
5. November 1st is All Saint's Day:
6. November 9th is National Young Readers Day:
9. November 25th is Thanksgiving in the US:
10. Reader's Choice:
Completed 6/6






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2021 November Monthly Challenge
Completed 10/10
✔️1. Happy November Birthday! - Read a book with a yellow cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz.
✔️2. Baby Names! Read a book with a character that somehow represents the name's meaning:
Aaron (Exalted, Strong) - Knox
✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Samantha Towle: Read a book where the MC is on a plane
✔️4. November is National Novel Writing Month. Read a book from a new-to-you author
✔️5. November 1st is All Saint's Day. Read a book that is first in a series.
✔️6. November 9th is National Young Readers Day. Read a book that is shelved as Young Adult.
✔️7. November 11th is Veteran's Day. Read a book that includes the letters V E T in the book title
✔️8. November 15th is Clean Out Your Refrigerator Day. Read a book that has a MC that works in the cleaning industry.
✔️9. November 25th is Thanksgiving in the US. Read a book that is 4th in a series since Thanksgiving is always on the fourth Thursday of the month.
✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice!