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2025 September Monthly Challenge

1. Happy September Birthday!
🎵 Read a book published in September, or read a book with a primarily blue cover in honour of September's birthstone, the Sapphire.

2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month
Celebration of Classical Music Month started in 1994 by President Bill Clinton, who declared every September as Classical Music Month. His proclamation stated, “Classical music is a celebration of artistic excellence… This month we exalt the many talented composers, conductors, and musicians who bring classical music to our ears… Music is a unifying force in our world, bringing people together across vast cultural and geographical divisions.”
🎵 Read a book with an artistic character of any kind...performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
Fun Facts about Shelly Laurenston:
* She writes fantasy stories as G. A. Aiken, while Shelly Laurenston books are often paranormal shifter stories.
* Shelly published her first book, To Challenge A Dragon, in 2004.
* Originally from Long Island, Shelly now lives on the West Coast of the US with her family and her beloved dog, Aggie.
* Growing up, she religiously watched old black-and-white movies like the Wolfman, Frankenstein, Dracula.

🎵 Read a book written by Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken, or any author with her first or last name.
Shelly Laurenston - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
G. A. Aiken - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
🎵 You may also read a book set in Long Island, or by an author who is from the West Coast. You can also read any book shelved as a Fantasy or Paranormal, published in 2004, or a book with a dog, or the colour black or white on the cover.

4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day
A day to appreciate record feats of engineering and award winning architectural marvels.
🎵 Read a book set in a famous city, or with skyscrapers on the cover. You can also read a book which has been nominated or received an award or has a character that is an Engineer, Architect or works in construction.

5. September 6 - World Beard Day
Celebrating a day to show off the many styles of facial hair. It is speculated that the roots of World Beard Day dates back to around 800 A.D. Danish Vikings had a special day to glorify beards and those who wore them.
🎵Read a Book with a beard on the cover, a romance genre where you would likely find a bearded character (eg. historical, age gap, mafia, suspense or small town romance) or a book with an 8 or 0 in the published date.

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day
Grab a book you might enjoy and spend the day reading, either by yourself or with others
🎵Read a book about an author or publisher, book club, library or book shop, or has a book on the cover. You can also read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months.

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
A day to honour all the musical artists and chart-topping songs that make them memorable--even if it was just once.
🎵Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author. You can also read a stand alone book (ie. not part of a series).

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages
This Day promotes the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe where over 200 languages are spoken and about 54% of Europeans can speak more than one language.
🎵 Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title, You can also read a book with a character who speaks another language, or a book which is translated into more than one language.

9. September 29 - World Heart Day
This day has become the biggest global-awareness raising campaign for cardiovascular health.
🎵 Read a book with a character or setting in medical or sports and fitness field. You can also read a book with a heart or the colour red on the cover.

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


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2025 September Monthly Challenge

8/10 Read

1. Happy September Birthday!
🎵 Read a book published in September.
Fall Into You - SEPT 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month
🎵 Read a book with an artistic character of any kind...performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
🎵 Read any book shelved as Fantasy or Paranormal.
Keystone - SEPT 6 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day
🎵 Read a book with a character that works in construction.
Until May - SEPT 2 ⭐⭐⭐

5. September 6 - World Beard Day
🎵Read a Book with a beard on the cover.
Cowboy - SEPT 5 ⭐⭐⭐

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day
🎵Read a book about an author or publisher, book club, library or book shop, or has a book on the cover. You can also read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months.

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
🎵Read a book from a "new to me" author.
Bound to the Alpha Trio- SEPT 1 ⭐⭐

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages
🎵 Read a book with a character who speaks another language.
Emerald Blaze - SEPT 10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

9. September 29 - World Heart Day
🎵 Read a book with a character or setting in a sports field.
Just Drive - SEPT 8 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

10. Reader's Choice
🎵 Read any book of your choice.
First-Time Caller - SEPT 6 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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SEPTEMBER

1. Happy September Birthday. Read a book published in September, or with a primarily blue cover:

2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month. Read a book with an artistic character of any kind:

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken. Read a book written by Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken, or any author with her first or last name. You may also read a book set in Long Island, or by an author who is from the West Coast. You can also read any book shelved as a Fantasy or Paranormal, published in 2004, or a book with a dog, or the colour black or white on the cover:

4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day. Read a book set in a famous city, or with skyscrapers on the cover. You can also read a book which has been nominated or received an award or has a character that is an Engineer, Architect or works in construction:

5. September 6 - World Beard Day. Read a book with a beard on the cover or a book with an 8 or 0 in the published date:

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day. Read a book about an author or publisher, book club, library or book shop, or has a book on the cover. You can also read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months:

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day. Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author. You can also read a standalone book:

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages. Read a book set in Europe. You can also read a book with a character who speaks another language, or a book which is translated into more than one language:

9. September 29 - World Heart Day. Read a book with a character or setting in medical or sports and fitness field. You can also read a book with a heart or the colour red on the cover:

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

2025 September Monthly Challenge
10/10 - COMPLETE!

✔ Happy September Birthday!
🎵 Read a book published in September.
Ladies in Hating, Alexandra Vasti - 7 Sept

✔ September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month
🎵 Read a book with an artistic character of any kind...performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc.
The Incredible Kindness of Paper, Evelyn Skye - 2 Sept

✔ Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
Read any book shelved as a Fantasy.
Heart of Iron, Ashley Poston - 3 Sept

✔ September 3 - Skyscraper Day
A day to appreciate record feats of engineering and award winning architectural marvels.
🎵 Read a book that has a character who works in construction.
Shades of Pink, Gina LaManna - 1 Sept

✔ September 6 - World Beard Day
Celebrating a day to show off the many styles of facial hair. It is speculated that the roots of World Beard Day dates back to around 800 A.D. Danish Vikings had a special day to glorify beards and those who wore them.
🎵Read a Book with an 0 in the published date.
The Exception to the Rule, Christina Lauren - 5 Sept

✔ September 6 - National Read A Book Day
Grab a book you might enjoy and spend the day reading, either by yourself or with others
🎵Read a book about a library.
The Library of Unruly Treasures, Jeanne Birdsall - 8 Sept

✔ September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
A day to honour all the musical artists and chart-topping songs that make them memorable--even if it was just once.
🎵Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author.
Under the Surface, Diana Urban - 4 Sept

✔ September 26 - European Day Of Languages
This Day promotes the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe where over 200 languages are spoken and about 54% of Europeans can speak more than one language.
🎵 Read a book that has been translated into more than one language.
The Mirror, Nora Roberts - 3 Sept

✔ September 29 - World Heart Day
This day has become the biggest global-awareness raising campaign for cardiovascular health.
🎵 Read a book with the colour red on the cover.
Anywhere With You, Ellie Palmer - 5 Sept

✔ Reader's Choice
🎵 Read any book of your choice.
The Blonde Who Came in From the Cold, Ally Carter - 6 Sept

2025 September Monthly Challenge

07/10 Completed

1. Happy September Birthday!
🎵 Read a book with a primarily blue cover in honour of September's birthstone, the Sapphire.
Tiny Precious Secrets-Samantha Christy 9/11/25

2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month
🎵 Read a book with an artistic character of any kind...performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc.
Coast-Jessica Gadziala 9/07/25

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
🎵 Read a book with the colour black or white on the cover.
YOLO-Lani Lynn Vale 9/03/25

4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day
🎵 Read a book set in a famous city
(Los Angeles)
Dream Town-Lee Goldberg 9/03/25

5. September 6 - World Beard Day
🎵Read a Book with a beard on the cover
Little Jack-Lilly Atlas 9/04/25

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day
🎵Read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months.
Wild Man-Kristen Ashley 9/04/25

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
🎵Read a book from a "new to me" author.
Ava Hunter-Tame the Heart

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages
🎵 Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title,
Two Nights in Lisbon-Chris Pavone

9. September 29 - World Heart Day
🎵 Read a book with a setting in sports and fitness field.
The Roommate Mistake-Pippa Grant 9/06/25

10. Reader's Choice
🎵 Read any book of your choice.
When We Break-Kristen Proby

⏰🧑🏻‍🏫 🍪🍏🥛🥪2025 September Monthly Challenge🥪🥛🍎🍪👨‍🏫⏰



4/10 Completed


01. Happy September Birthday! 🎂Read a book published in September, or read a book with a primarily blue cover in honour of September's birthstone, the Sapphire.
Here in My Heart by Anna Destefano
OR
Christmas on Reindeer Road by Debbie Mason
OR
One Touch of Moondust by Sherryl Woods
OR
Once Upon a Sure Thing by Lauren Blakely
02. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month: 🎵Read a book with an artistic character of any kind...performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc.
Wait For Me by Sarah Mayberry 09/07/25
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken: 👩🏻‍💻Read a book written by Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken, or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Long Island, or by an author who is from the West Coast. You can also read any book shelved as a Fantasy or Paranormal, published in 2004, or a book with a dog, or the colour black or white on the cover.
Rescuing Mattie by S.E. Smith 09/01/25
04. Skyscraper Day (September 3): 🌆Read a book set in a famous city, or with skyscrapers on the cover. You can also read a book which has been nominated or received an award or has a character that is an Engineer, Architect or works in construction.
Courting Miss Lancaster by Sarah M. Eden 09/10/25
05. World Beard Day (September 6): 🧔🏻‍♂️Read a Book with a beard on the cover, a romance genre where you would likely find a bearded character (eg. historical, age gap, mafia, suspense or small town romance) or a book with an 8 or 0 in the published date.
Say You're Mine by Iris Morland
OR
Wild Streak by Tiffinie Helmer
OR
Warleader by Susan Grant
OR
Intercepting the Chef by Rachel Goodman
06. National Read A Book Day (September 6): 📚Read a book about an author or publisher, book club, library or book shop, or has a book on the cover. You can also read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months.
The Christmas Village by Annie Rains
OR
A Magnolia Friendship by Anne-Marie Meyer
OR
My Beautiful Neighbor by Piper Rayne
07. National One-Hit Wonder Day (September 25): 🎸Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author. You can also read a stand alone book (ie. not part of a series).
Seeking Persephone by Sarah M. Eden 09/03/25
08. European Day Of Languages (September 26): 🏰Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title, You can also read a book with a character who speaks another language, or a book which is translated into more than one language.
The Taming of the Duke by Eloisa James
OR
The Devilish Lord Will by Jennifer Ashley
OR
The Viscount Can Wait by Marie Tremayne
09. World Heart Day (September 29): 🫀Read a book with a character or setting in medical or sports and fitness field. You can also read a book with a heart or the colour red on the cover.
A Kiss, a Dance & a Diamond by Helen Lacey
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
Smooth Moves by Marie Harte
OR
Better Than Friends by Jill Shalvis
OR
The Forever Girl by Jill Shalvis
OR
A Double Dose of Happiness by Teri Wilson
OR
The Cowboy's Little Surprise by Barbara White Daille
OR
Stay With You by Melanie Shawn
OR
Rescue You by Elysia Whisler



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1. Happy September Birthday!
🎵 Read a book published in September, or read a book with a primarily blue cover in honour of September's birthstone, the Sapphire.

2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month
Celebration of Classical Music Month started in 1994 by President Bill Clinton, who declared every September as Classical Music Month. His proclamation stated, “Classical music is a celebration of artistic excellence… This month we exalt the many talented composers, conductors, and musicians who bring classical music to our ears… Music is a unifying force in our world, bringing people together across vast cultural and geographical divisions.”
🎵 Read a book with an artistic character of any kind...performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
Fun Facts about Shelly Laurenston:
* She writes fantasy stories as G. A. Aiken, while Shelly Laurenston books are often paranormal shifter stories.
* Shelly published her first book, To Challenge A Dragon, in 2004.
* Originally from Long Island, Shelly now lives on the West Coast of the US with her family and her beloved dog, Aggie.
* Growing up, she religiously watched old black-and-white movies like the Wolfman, Frankenstein, Dracula.

🎵 Read a book written by Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken, or any author with her first or last name.
Shelly Laurenston - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
G. A. Aiken - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
🎵 You may also read a book set in Long Island, or by an author who is from the West Coast. You can also read any book shelved as a Fantasy or Paranormal, published in 2004, or a book with a dog, or the colour black or white on the cover.

4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day
A day to appreciate record feats of engineering and award winning architectural marvels.
🎵 Read a book set in a famous city, or with skyscrapers on the cover. You can also read a book which has been nominated or received an award or has a character that is an Engineer, Architect or works in construction.

5. September 6 - World Beard Day
Celebrating a day to show off the many styles of facial hair. It is speculated that the roots of World Beard Day dates back to around 800 A.D. Danish Vikings had a special day to glorify beards and those who wore them.
🎵Read a Book with a beard on the cover, a romance genre where you would likely find a bearded character (eg. historical, age gap, mafia, suspense or small town romance) or a book with an 8 or 0 in the published date.

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day
Grab a book you might enjoy and spend the day reading, either by yourself or with others
🎵Read a book about an author or publisher, book club, library or book shop, or has a book on the cover. You can also read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months.

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
A day to honour all the musical artists and chart-topping songs that make them memorable--even if it was just once.
🎵Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author. You can also read a stand alone book (ie. not part of a series).

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages
This Day promotes the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe where over 200 languages are spoken and about 54% of Europeans can speak more than one language.
🎵 Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title, You can also read a book with a character who speaks another language, or a book which is translated into more than one language.

9. September 29 - World Heart Day
This day has become the biggest global-awareness raising campaign for cardiovascular health.
🎵 Read a book with a character or setting in medical or sports and fitness field. You can also read a book with a heart or the colour red on the cover.

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

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1. Happy September Birthday!
🎵 Read a book published in September, or read a book with a primarily blue cover in honour of September's birthstone, the Sapphire. → It happened one summer by Tessa Bailey
2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month
🎵 Read a book with an artistic character of any kind...performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc. →
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
🎵 You may also read a book set in Long Island, or by an author who is from the West Coast. You can also read any book shelved as a Fantasy or Paranormal, published in 2004, or a book with a dog, or the colour black or white on the cover. → Lights Out - Black Cover
4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day.
🎵 Read a book set in a famous city, or with skyscrapers on the cover. You can also read a book which has been nominated or received an award or has a character that is an Engineer, Architect or works in construction. → Pucking Around - Set in Jacksonville
5. September 6 - World Beard Day
🎵Read a Book with a beard on the cover, a romance genre where you would likely find a bearded character (eg. historical, age gap, mafia, suspense or small town romance) or a book with an 8 or 0 in the published date. → Wildfire - Small town
6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day
🎵Read a book about an author or publisher, book club, library or book shop, or has a book on the cover. You can also read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months. → Hello Stranger - Recommended on the PIFM

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day.
🎵Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author. You can also read a stand alone book (ie. not part of a series). → Happy Place -- Standalone
8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages
🎵 Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title, You can also read a book with a character who speaks another language, or a book which is translated into more than one language. → The Spanish Love Deception set in Europe
9. September 29 - World Heart Day
🎵 Read a book with a character or setting in medical or sports and fitness field. You can also read a book with a heart or the colour red on the cover. → How to fake it in Hollywood - red cover
10. Reader's Choice
🎵 Read any book of your choice. → Fall with me

Read - 7

1. Happy September Birthday!
🎵 Read a book published in September - 2018
Leverage in Death, J.D. Robb | 9/7

2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month
Celebration of Classical Music Month started in 1994 by President Bill Clinton, who declared every September as Classical Music Month. His proclamation stated, “Classical music is a celebration of artistic excellence… This month we exalt the many talented composers, conductors, and musicians who bring classical music to our ears… Music is a unifying force in our world, bringing people together across vast cultural and geographical divisions.”
🎵 Read a book with an artistic character of any kind...performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)
🎵 Read a book with white on the cover
No More Yesterdays, Catherine Bybee | 9/3

4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day
A day to appreciate record feats of engineering and award winning architectural marvels.
🎵 Read a book set in a famous city - D.C.
Fatal Threat, Marie Force | 9/1
, or with skyscrapers on the cover. You can also read a book which has been nominated or received an award or has a character that is an Engineer, Architect or works in construction.

5. September 6 - World Beard Day
Celebrating a day to show off the many styles of facial hair. It is speculated that the roots of World Beard Day dates back to around 800 A.D. Danish Vikings had a special day to glorify beards and those who wore them.
🎵Read a book with an 8 or 0 in the published date - Jul 28, 2015
Badlands, C.J. Box | 9/8

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day
Grab a book you might enjoy and spend the day reading, either by yourself or with others
🎵Read a book about an author or publisher, book club, library or book shop, or has a book on the cover. You can also read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months.

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
A day to honour all the musical artists and chart-topping songs that make them memorable--even if it was just once.
🎵Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author.
A Patchwork of Clues, Sally Goldenbaum | 9/4
You can also read a stand alone book (ie. not part of a series).

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages
This Day promotes the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe where over 200 languages are spoken and about 54% of Europeans can speak more than one language.
🎵 Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title, You can also read a book with a character who speaks another language, or a book which is translated into more than one language - Dutch
Hidden Nature, Nora Roberts | 9/6

9. September 29 - World Heart Day
This day has become the biggest global-awareness raising campaign for cardiovascular health.
🎵 Read a book with a character or setting in medical
Dearest Mary Jane, Betty Neels | 9/9
or sports and fitness field. You can also read a book with a heart or the colour red on the cover.

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

🎵 2025 September Monthly Challenge 🎵

🎵 1. Happy September Birthday!
Read a book published in September or with a primarily blue cover in honour of September's birthstone, the Sapphire.
Breathe In, Bleed Out (1 September)


🎵 2. September Month - Long Observance - Classical Music Month
Read a book with an artistic character of any kind...performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc.
A Dance of Lies (11 September)


🎵 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
Read a book written by Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken, or any author with her first or last name OR You may also read a book set in Long Island, or by an author who is from the West Coast. You can also read any book shelved as a Fantasy or Paranormal, published in 2004, or a book with a dog, or the colour black or white on the cover.
Deep End (4 September)


4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day
Read a book set in a famous city, or with skyscrapers on the cover. You can also read a book which has been nominated or received an award or has a character that is an Engineer, Architect or works in construction.

5. September 6 - World Beard Day
Read a Book with a beard on the cover, a romance genre where you would likely find a bearded character (eg. historical, age gap, mafia, suspense or small town romance) or a book with an 8 or 0 in the published date.

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day
Read a book about an author or publisher, book club, library or book shop, or has a book on the cover. You can also read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months.

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author. You can also read a stand alone book.

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages
Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title, You can also read a book with a character who speaks another language, or a book which is translated into more than one language.

9. September 29 - World Heart Day
Read a book with a character or setting in medical or sports and fitness field. You can also read a book with a heart or the colour red on the cover.

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

I'm in for all 10! 📚

2025 September Monthly Challenge

10/10 DONE

1.🎵 published in September -Sep 15, 2024 Poison and Pudding Kat Bellemore 9/8
2.🎵 artistic character of any kind... MC illustrates children's books Next of Kin Sharon Sala 9/10
3.🎵 Fantasy The Witch's Inheritance Lyssa Lund 9/8
4. 🎵 set in a famous city London, England Burning Lamp Amanda Quick 9/2
5.🎵 romance Hibiscus Heights Jan Moran 9/7
6. 🎵 bookshop The Incident of the Book in the Nighttime Vicki Delany 9/9
7. 🎵 debut AND "new to me" author AND stand alone book Atlanta Fish Fry Anthony Aj Joiner 9/9
8. 🎵 translated into more than one language = Red Rising Pierce Brown 9/6
9.🎵 red on cover Robert Crais 9/4

10. 🎵 Reader's Choice The Inheritance Ilona An drews 9/9

2025 September Monthly Challenge
Duration: September 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025

Completed: 8/10

1. Happy September Birthday!
🎵 Read a book published in September, or read a book with a primarily blue cover in honour of September's birthstone, the Sapphire. Secret Societies: Inside the World's Most Notorious Organizations - John Lawrence Reynolds 9/2/25 (Published on September 7, 2006)

2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month
🎵 Read a book with an artistic character of any kind...performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
🎵 Read a book written by Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken, or any author with her first or last name.
Shelly Laurenston - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
G. A. Aiken - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
🎵 You may also read a book set in Long Island, or by an author who is from the West Coast. You can also read any book shelved as a Fantasy or Paranormal, published in 2004, or a book with a dog, or the colour black or white on the cover. Stone Cold Touch - Jennifer L. Armentrout 9/7/25

4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day
🎵 Read a book set in a famous city, or with skyscrapers on the cover. You can also read a book which has been nominated or received an award or has a character that is an Engineer, Architect or works in construction. In the Time of the Butterflies/Julia Alvarez 9/1/25 (National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for Fiction - 1994)

5. September 6 - World Beard Day
🎵Read a Book with a beard on the cover, a romance genre where you would likely find a bearded character (eg. historical, age gap, mafia, suspense or small town romance) or a book with an 8 or 0 in the published date.

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day
🎵Read a book about an author or publisher, book club, library or book shop, or has a book on the cover. You can also read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months. This Bitter Earth - Bernice L. McFadden 9/2/25

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
🎵Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author. You can also read a stand alone book (ie. not part of a series). The Sewing Machine - Natalie Fergie 9/3/25

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages
🎵 Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title, You can also read a book with a character who speaks another language, or a book which is translated into more than one language. What the Lady's Maid Knew - E.E. Holmes 9/1/25 (Set in London, England)

9. September 29 - World Heart Day
🎵 Read a book with a character or setting in medical or sports and fitness field. You can also read a book with a heart or the colour red on the cover. The Girl Who Was Taken - Charlie Donlea 9/8/25

10. Reader's Choice
🎵 Read any book of your choice. White Hot Kiss - Jennifer L. Armentrout 9/6/25

2025 September Monthly Challenge
Read: 1/10

1. Happy September Birthday!
🎵 Read a book published in September, or read a book with a primarily blue cover in honour of September's birthstone, the Sapphire.

2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month
Celebration of Classical Music Month started in 1994 by President Bill Clinton, who declared every September as Classical Music Month. His proclamation stated, “Classical music is a celebration of artistic excellence… This month we exalt the many talented composers, conductors, and musicians who bring classical music to our ears… Music is a unifying force in our world, bringing people together across vast cultural and geographical divisions.”
🎵 Read a book with an artistic character of any kind...performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
Fun Facts about Shelly Laurenston:
* She writes fantasy stories as G. A. Aiken, while Shelly Laurenston books are often paranormal shifter stories.
* Shelly published her first book, To Challenge A Dragon, in 2004.
* Originally from Long Island, Shelly now lives on the West Coast of the US with her family and her beloved dog, Aggie.
* Growing up, she religiously watched old black-and-white movies like the Wolfman, Frankenstein, Dracula.

🎵 Read a book written by Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken, or any author with her first or last name.
Shelly Laurenston - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
G. A. Aiken - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
🎵 You may also read a book set in Long Island, or by an author who is from the West Coast. You can also read any book shelved as a Fantasy or Paranormal, published in 2004, or a book with a dog, or the colour black or white on the cover.

✔️4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day
🎵 Read a book set in a famous city, or with skyscrapers on the cover. ~ King of Wrath by Ana Huang▪️9/3/2025▪️
🎵You can also read a book which has been nominated or received an award.
🎵Read a book that has a character that is an Engineer, Architect or works in construction.

5. September 6 - World Beard Day
Celebrating a day to show off the many styles of facial hair. It is speculated that the roots of World Beard Day dates back to around 800 A.D. Danish Vikings had a special day to glorify beards and those who wore them.
🎵Read a Book with a beard on the cover, a romance genre where you would likely find a bearded character (eg. historical, age gap, mafia, suspense or small town romance) or a book with an 8 or 0 in the published date.

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day
Grab a book you might enjoy and spend the day reading, either by yourself or with others
🎵Read a book about an author or publisher, book club, library or book shop, or has a book on the cover. You can also read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months.

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
A day to honour all the musical artists and chart-topping songs that make them memorable--even if it was just once.
🎵Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author. You can also read a stand alone book (ie. not part of a series).

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages
This Day promotes the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe where over 200 languages are spoken and about 54% of Europeans can speak more than one language.
🎵 Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title, You can also read a book with a character who speaks another language, or a book which is translated into more than one language.

9. September 29 - World Heart Day
This day has become the biggest global-awareness raising campaign for cardiovascular health.
🎵 Read a book with a character or setting in medical or sports and fitness field. You can also read a book with a heart or the colour red on the cover.

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

September Monthly Challenge

Read 7/7

1) Blue cover: Anthropologists Like It Wet Elliot Ason 4☆
2) X
3) Black cover: Big Hulking Biker Cassi Hart 5☆
4) X
5) Beard on cover: Her Mountain Man Secret Clara King 5☆
6) To be read: Big Bossy Cowboy Mia Brody 5☆
7) New to me author: Hard As Steel Kate Hunt 4☆
8) X
9) Heart on cover: Duke at First Sight Jillian Eaton 5☆
10) Reader's Choice: Broad Shoulders Kate Hunt 5☆

X X X

SEPTEMBER 2025 MONTHLY CHALLENGE

3/10

1. Happy September Birthday!
🎵 Pucking Around by Emily Rath (primarily blue cover)
🎵 Read: 9/4/25; ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

2. September Month- Long Observance- Classical Music Month

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken

4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day
🎵Pucking Wild by Emily Rath (set in Jacksonville, FL)
🎵Read: 9/5/25; ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

5. September 6 - World Beard Day
🎵Mine Until Moonrise by Jennifer Bernard (beard on cover)
🎵Read: 9/10/25; ⭐️⭐️⭐️

6. September 6- National Read A Book Day

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day

8. September 26 - European Day of Languages

9. September 29 - World Heart Day

10. Reader's Choice

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I'm in for 7 this month.

September Monthly Challenge
September 2025

My Monthly Challenge (msg 20)

Books Read ❱❱



1. Happy September Birthday!
🔺Read a book published in September
🔺Party Night on Union Station

2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month
🔺Read a book with an artistic character of any kind
🔺Famous in a Small Town

☑️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
🔺Read a book written by Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
🔺Born to Be Badger ❱❱ 09.04 ★★★★

4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day
🔺Read a book set in a famous city
🔺On Loverose Lane

5. September 6 - World Beard Day
🔺Read a Book with a beard on the cover
🔺Big Pickle

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day
🔺Read a book about an author or publisher
🔺Wicked Lust

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
🔺Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author
🔺The Love Haters

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages
🔺Read a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title
🔺Death at the Crystal Palace

9. September 29 - World Heart Day
🔺Read a book with the colour red on the cover
🔺A Cowboy in Paradise

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

September Monthly Challenge

READ: 0/8

1. Happy September Birthday!
🎵 Read a book published in September, or read a book with a primarily blue cover in honour of September's birthstone, the Sapphire.

2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month
Celebration of Classical Music Month started in 1994 by President Bill Clinton, who declared every September as Classical Music Month. His proclamation stated, “Classical music is a celebration of artistic excellence… This month we exalt the many talented composers, conductors, and musicians who bring classical music to our ears… Music is a unifying force in our world, bringing people together across vast cultural and geographical divisions.”
🎵 Read a book with an artistic character of any kind...performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
Fun Facts about Shelly Laurenston:
* She writes fantasy stories as G. A. Aiken, while Shelly Laurenston books are often paranormal shifter stories.
* Shelly published her first book, To Challenge A Dragon, in 2004.
* Originally from Long Island, Shelly now lives on the West Coast of the US with her family and her beloved dog, Aggie.
* Growing up, she religiously watched old black-and-white movies like the Wolfman, Frankenstein, Dracula.

🎵 Read a book written by Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken, or any author with her first or last name.
Shelly Laurenston - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
G. A. Aiken - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
🎵 You may also read a book set in Long Island, or by an author who is from the West Coast. You can also read any book shelved as a Fantasy or Paranormal, published in 2004, or a book with a dog, or the colour black or white on the cover.

4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day
A day to appreciate record feats of engineering and award winning architectural marvels.
🎵 Read a book set in a famous city, or with skyscrapers on the cover. You can also read a book which has been nominated or received an award or has a character that is an Engineer, Architect or works in construction.

5. September 6 - World Beard Day
Celebrating a day to show off the many styles of facial hair. It is speculated that the roots of World Beard Day dates back to around 800 A.D. Danish Vikings had a special day to glorify beards and those who wore them.
🎵Read a Book with a beard on the cover, a romance genre where you would likely find a bearded character (eg. historical, age gap, mafia, suspense or small town romance) or a book with an 8 or 0 in the published date.

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day
Grab a book you might enjoy and spend the day reading, either by yourself or with others
🎵Read a book about an author or publisher, book club, library or book shop, or has a book on the cover. You can also read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months.

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
A day to honour all the musical artists and chart-topping songs that make them memorable--even if it was just once.
🎵Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author. You can also read a stand alone book (ie. not part of a series).

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages
This Day promotes the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe where over 200 languages are spoken and about 54% of Europeans can speak more than one language.
🎵 Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title, You can also read a book with a character who speaks another language, or a book which is translated into more than one language.

9. September 29 - World Heart Day
This day has become the biggest global-awareness raising campaign for cardiovascular health.
🎵 Read a book with a character or setting in medical or sports and fitness field. You can also read a book with a heart or the colour red on the cover.

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

I am in :)

1. Happy September Birthday!
🎵 Read a book published in September, or read a book with a primarily blue cover in honour of September's birthstone, the Sapphire.

2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month
Celebration of Classical Music Month started in 1994 by President Bill Clinton, who declared every September as Classical Music Month. His proclamation stated, “Classical music is a celebration of artistic excellence… This month we exalt the many talented composers, conductors, and musicians who bring classical music to our ears… Music is a unifying force in our world, bringing people together across vast cultural and geographical divisions.”
🎵 Read a book with an artistic character of any kind...performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
Fun Facts about Shelly Laurenston:
* She writes fantasy stories as G. A. Aiken, while Shelly Laurenston books are often paranormal shifter stories.
* Shelly published her first book, To Challenge A Dragon, in 2004.
* Originally from Long Island, Shelly now lives on the West Coast of the US with her family and her beloved dog, Aggie.
* Growing up, she religiously watched old black-and-white movies like the Wolfman, Frankenstein, Dracula.

🎵 Read a book written by Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken, or any author with her first or last name.
Shelly Laurenston - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
G. A. Aiken - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
🎵 You may also read a book set in Long Island, or by an author who is from the West Coast. You can also read any book shelved as a Fantasy or Paranormal, published in 2004, or a book with a dog, or the colour black or white on the cover.

4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day
A day to appreciate record feats of engineering and award winning architectural marvels.
🎵 Read a book set in a famous city, or with skyscrapers on the cover. You can also read a book which has been nominated or received an award or has a character that is an Engineer, Architect or works in construction.

5. September 6 - World Beard Day
Celebrating a day to show off the many styles of facial hair. It is speculated that the roots of World Beard Day dates back to around 800 A.D. Danish Vikings had a special day to glorify beards and those who wore them.
🎵Read a Book with a beard on the cover, a romance genre where you would likely find a bearded character (eg. historical, age gap, mafia, suspense or small town romance) or a book with an 8 or 0 in the published date.

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day
Grab a book you might enjoy and spend the day reading, either by yourself or with others
🎵Read a book about an author or publisher, book club, library or book shop, or has a book on the cover. You can also read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months.

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
A day to honour all the musical artists and chart-topping songs that make them memorable--even if it was just once.
🎵Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author. You can also read a stand alone book (ie. not part of a series).

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages
This Day promotes the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe where over 200 languages are spoken and about 54% of Europeans can speak more than one language.
🎵 Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title, You can also read a book with a character who speaks another language, or a book which is translated into more than one language.

9. September 29 - World Heart Day
This day has become the biggest global-awareness raising campaign for cardiovascular health.
🎵 Read a book with a character or setting in medical or sports and fitness field. You can also read a book with a heart or the colour red on the cover.

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

September Romance Reading Challenge
or my Aimee Nicole Walker reading-fest ^_^

Read : 5/7

1. Happy September Birthday. Read a book published in September : Mr. Perfect (Sinister in Savannah #2) by Aimee Nicole Walker (First published September 18, 2020) - ✅ - 4.5⭐️ - read: September 3, 2025

2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month. Read a book with an artistic character of any kind : -

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken. Read a book with the colour black or white on the cover : The Magnolia Murders (Sawyer and Royce: Matrimony and Mayhem #1) by Aimee Nicole Walker - ✅ - 5⭐️ - read: September 2, 2025

4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day. Read a book with skyscrapers on the cover : -

5. September 6 - World Beard Day. Read a book with a romance genre where you would likely find a bearded character : Invisible Strings by Aimee Nicole Walker (Age Gap Romance)

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day. Read a book that has been on your TBR list for more than 6 months : Killer Honeymoon (Sawyer and Royce: Matrimony and Mayhem, #3) by Aimee Nicole Walker (Added to TBR on October 8, 2022) - ✅ - 4.25⭐️ - read: September 9, 2025

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day. Read a standalone book : About Last Night by Aimee Nicole Walker

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages. Read a book set in Europe : -

9. September 29 - World Heart Day. Read a book with a character or setting in medical field : Prescription for Love (Road to Blissville #7) by Aimee Nicole Walker - ✅ - 2.5⭐️ - read: September 6, 2025

10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice : Marriage is Murder (Sawyer and Royce: Matrimony and Mayhem #2) by Aimee Nicole Walker - ✅ - 4⭐️ - read: September 8, 2025

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2025 September Monthly Challenge

4/10

1. Happy September Birthday!
🎵 Read a book published in September, or read a book with a primarily blue cover in honor of September's birthstone, the Sapphire.

2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month
Celebration of Classical Music Month started in 1994 by President Bill Clinton, who declared every September as Classical Music Month. His proclamation stated, “Classical music is a celebration of artistic excellence… This month we exalt the many talented composers, conductors, and musicians who bring classical music to our ears… Music is a unifying force in our world, bringing people together across vast cultural and geographical divisions.”
🎵 Read a book with an artistic character of any kind...performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
Fun Facts about Shelly Laurenston:
* She writes fantasy stories as G. A. Aiken, while Shelly Laurenston books are often paranormal shifter stories.
* Shelly published her first book, To Challenge A Dragon, in 2004.
* Originally from Long Island, Shelly now lives on the West Coast of the US with her family and her beloved dog, Aggie.
* Growing up, she religiously watched old black-and-white movies like the Wolfman, Frankenstein, Dracula.

🎵 Read a book written by Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken, or any author with her first or last name.
🎵 You may also read a book set in Long Island, or by an author who is from the West Coast. You can also read any book shelved as a Fantasy or Paranormal, published in 2004, or a book with a dog, or the colour black or white on the cover.

4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day
A day to appreciate record feats of engineering and award-winning architectural marvels.
🎵 Read a book set in a famous city, or with skyscrapers on the cover. You can also read a book which has been nominated or received an award or has a character that is an Engineer, Architect or works in construction.

5. September 6 - World Beard Day
Celebrating a day to show off the many styles of facial hair. It is speculated that the roots of World Beard Day dates back to around 800 A.D. Danish Vikings had a special day to glorify beards and those who wore them.
🎵Read a Book with a beard on the cover, a romance genre where you would likely find a bearded character (eg. historical, age gap, mafia, suspense or small-town romance) or a book with an 8 or 0 in the published date.
The Paradise Petition - Carolyn Brown (Montlake - July 2025) (historical) - Sept 3

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day
Grab a book you might enjoy and spend the day reading, either by yourself or with others
🎵Read a book about an author or publisher, book club, library or book shop, or has a book on the cover. You can also read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months.

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
A day to honour all the musical artists and chart-topping songs that make them memorable--even if it was just once.
🎵Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author. You can also read a stand-alone book (ie. not part of a series).

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages
This Day promotes the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe where over 200 languages are spoken and about 54% of Europeans can speak more than one language.
🎵 Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title. You can also read a book with a character who speaks another language, or a book which is translated into more than one language.
Devil's Cub - Georgette Heyer (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Nov 2009) (France) - Sept 9

9. September 29 - World Heart Day
This day has become the biggest global awareness raising campaign for cardiovascular health.
🎵 Read a book with a character or setting in medical or sports and fitness field. You can also read a book with a heart or the colour red on the cover.
To Steal a Lyon’s Heart - Dayna Quince (Dragonblade - July 2025) (doctor) - Sept 7

10. Reader's Choice
🎵 Read any book of your choice.
Wyoming Bodyguard - Danielle M. Haas (HI #2338 - Aug 2025) - Sept 9

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2025 September Monthly Challenge
1 September to 30 September, 2025

Read:

1. Happy September Birthday! - The Legacy by Elle Kennedy

2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month - Uncharted by Anna Hackett

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken - The Beast in Him by Shelly Laurenston

4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day - Beating Ruby by Camilla Monk

5. September 6 - World Beard Day - My Darling Jane by Ilsa Madden-Mills

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day - Fated to the Wolf Prince by April L. Moon

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day- The Art of Avoiding Your Werewolf by Lola Glass

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages - Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks

9. September 29 - World Heart Day - My Lucky #13 by Piper Rayne

10. Reader's Choice - In the Company of Wolves by Paige Tyler

2025 September Monthly Challenge

1. Happy September Birthday!
🎵 Read a book published in September, or read a book with a primarily blue cover in honour of September's birthstone, the Sapphire.

2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month
Celebration of Classical Music Month started in 1994 by President Bill Clinton, who declared every September as Classical Music Month. His proclamation stated, “Classical music is a celebration of artistic excellence… This month we exalt the many talented composers, conductors, and musicians who bring classical music to our ears… Music is a unifying force in our world, bringing people together across vast cultural and geographical divisions.”
🎵 Read a book with an artistic character of any kind...performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
Fun Facts about Shelly Laurenston:
* She writes fantasy stories as G. A. Aiken, while Shelly Laurenston books are often paranormal shifter stories.
* Shelly published her first book, To Challenge A Dragon, in 2004.
* Originally from Long Island, Shelly now lives on the West Coast of the US with her family and her beloved dog, Aggie.
* Growing up, she religiously watched old black-and-white movies like the Wolfman, Frankenstein, Dracula.

🎵 Read a book written by Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken, or any author with her first or last name.
Shelly Laurenston - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
G. A. Aiken - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
🎵 You may also read a book set in Long Island, or by an author who is from the West Coast. You can also read any book shelved as a Fantasy or Paranormal, published in 2004, or a book with a dog, or the colour black or white on the cover.

4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day
A day to appreciate record feats of engineering and award winning architectural marvels.
🎵 Read a book set in a famous city, or with skyscrapers on the cover. You can also read a book which has been nominated or received an award or has a character that is an Engineer, Architect or works in construction.

5. September 6 - World Beard Day
Celebrating a day to show off the many styles of facial hair. It is speculated that the roots of World Beard Day dates back to around 800 A.D. Danish Vikings had a special day to glorify beards and those who wore them.
🎵Read a Book with a beard on the cover, a romance genre where you would likely find a bearded character (eg. historical, age gap, mafia, suspense or small town romance) or a book with an 8 or 0 in the published date.

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day
Grab a book you might enjoy and spend the day reading, either by yourself or with others
🎵Read a book about an author or publisher, book club, library or book shop, or has a book on the cover. You can also read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months.

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
A day to honour all the musical artists and chart-topping songs that make them memorable--even if it was just once.
🎵Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author. You can also read a stand alone book (ie. not part of a series).

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages
This Day promotes the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe where over 200 languages are spoken and about 54% of Europeans can speak more than one language.
🎵 Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title, You can also read a book with a character who speaks another language, or a book which is translated into more than one language.

9. September 29 - World Heart Day
This day has become the biggest global-awareness raising campaign for cardiovascular health.
🎵 Read a book with a character or setting in medical or sports and fitness field. You can also read a book with a heart or the colour red on the cover.

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

I'm in!

2025 September Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 9/1/25 to 9/30/25
0/10

1. Happy September Birthday!
🎵 Read a book published in September, or read a book with a primarily blue cover in honour of September's birthstone, the Sapphire.

2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month
Celebration of Classical Music Month started in 1994 by President Bill Clinton, who declared every September as Classical Music Month. His proclamation stated, “Classical music is a celebration of artistic excellence… This month we exalt the many talented composers, conductors, and musicians who bring classical music to our ears… Music is a unifying force in our world, bringing people together across vast cultural and geographical divisions.”
🎵 Read a book with an artistic character of any kind...performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
Fun Facts about Shelly Laurenston:
* She writes fantasy stories as G. A. Aiken, while Shelly Laurenston books are often paranormal shifter stories.
* Shelly published her first book, To Challenge A Dragon, in 2004.
* Originally from Long Island, Shelly now lives on the West Coast of the US with her family and her beloved dog, Aggie.
* Growing up, she religiously watched old black-and-white movies like the Wolfman, Frankenstein, Dracula.

🎵 Read a book written by Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken, or any author with her first or last name.
Shelly Laurenston - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
G. A. Aiken - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
🎵 You may also read a book set in Long Island, or by an author who is from the West Coast. You can also read any book shelved as a Fantasy or Paranormal, published in 2004, or a book with a dog, or the colour black or white on the cover.

4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day
A day to appreciate record feats of engineering and award winning architectural marvels.
🎵 Read a book set in a famous city, or with skyscrapers on the cover. You can also read a book which has been nominated or received an award or has a character that is an Engineer, Architect or works in construction.

5. September 6 - World Beard Day
Celebrating a day to show off the many styles of facial hair. It is speculated that the roots of World Beard Day dates back to around 800 A.D. Danish Vikings had a special day to glorify beards and those who wore them.
🎵Read a Book with a beard on the cover, a romance genre where you would likely find a bearded character (eg. historical, age gap, mafia, suspense or small town romance) or a book with an 8 or 0 in the published date.

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day
Grab a book you might enjoy and spend the day reading, either by yourself or with others
🎵Read a book about an author or publisher, book club, library or book shop, or has a book on the cover. You can also read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months.

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
A day to honour all the musical artists and chart-topping songs that make them memorable--even if it was just once.
🎵Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author. You can also read a stand alone book (ie. not part of a series).

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages
This Day promotes the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe where over 200 languages are spoken and about 54% of Europeans can speak more than one language.
🎵 Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title, You can also read a book with a character who speaks another language, or a book which is translated into more than one language.

9. September 29 - World Heart Day
This day has become the biggest global-awareness raising campaign for cardiovascular health.
🎵 Read a book with a character or setting in medical or sports and fitness field. You can also read a book with a heart or the colour red on the cover.

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

Finished on message 16. I could only manage 7 out of 10. I did enjoy it anyhow! Elaine.

Congrats Elaine on a speedy result! Glad it was enjoyable. 😊

Heather wrote: "2025 September Monthly Challenge
10/10 - COMPLETE!

✔ Happy September Birthday!
🎵 Read a book published in September.
Ladies in Hating, Alexandra Vasti - 7 Sept

✔ September Month-..."

Complete! Thanks for the fun challenge, Julie.