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2010 September Monthly Challenge: Participants' List Thread


Garden Spells:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11...
Sugar Queen:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...
The Girl Who Chased The Moon:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51...


7/10 Completed!
Pirate: The Iron Rose
Labor Day: Empire Falls
Hispanic: Daughter of Fortune

1. September: Read a book which title starts with “S”.
2. Birthday: Read a book from a September B-day celebrant. (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2162...)
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Massachusetts.
4.Pirate Day: Marauders of the Sea: Read a book that involves Pirates or other sea-faring characters, like Vikings, Ship Captains, etc..
5. Labor Day: Blue Collar Workers: Read a book where one of the major character is a blue-collar worker.
6. National Hispanic Heritage Month Read a Hispanic romance, or a book written by one, or has a Hispanic character.
7. Library Card Sign-up Month Read a book borrowed from the library. (In extreme cases that you don’t have access to a library, read a book that you borrow from someone else. Be sure to return the book when done. : )
8. Romance Genre: Read a classic romance.
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Read a book from the first five pages of either of the following shelves:
Women Friendship Month
Murder Mystery Books in honor of Agatha Christie
10. Reader's Choice
Challenge Duration: September 1 – September 30, 2010
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Challenge Duration: September 1 – September 30, 2010
~ Completed ~ 0/10 Books ~
1. September: A Secret Love by Stephanie Laurens
2. Birthday: Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas {Happy Birthday Rossy}
3. Geography: Body Double by Tess Gerritsen
4. Pirate Day: Marauders of the Sea: The Gift by Julie Garwood
5. Labor Day: Blue Collar Workers: Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs (Mercy Thompson - Mechanic)
6. National Hispanic Heritage Month: Dark Truth: Warriors for the Light by Lindsay McKenna (Ana Elena Rafael)
7. Library Card Sign-up Month Fish Out of Water by Mary Janice Davidson
8. Romance Genre: Persuasion by Jane Austen
9. Of Lists and Shelves: 1st to Die Women's Murder Club 1 by James Patterson
10. Reader's Choice: Into the Storm by Suzanne Brockmann










0/5 done
1. September - Sin Undone
2. B-day (Mine!) - Demon from the Dark
7. Library - Medium Raw
9. Of Lists and Shelves - Glory in Death
10. Reader's Choice - Original Sins






1. Book starts with 'S': The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
2. BD: Brenda: Believe by Victoria Alexander
3. Geography: Mass: Flirting with Pete by Barbara Delinsky
4. Pirates/Sea-faring: Guardian Angel by Julie Garwood
5. Blue-Collar Workers: Into the Dark by Cindy Gerard *bodyguard/security
6. Hispanic Author/Character:
7. Library Book: My Brother Michael by Mary Stewart
8. Romance Genre: Classic: The Toll-Gate by Georgette Heyer
9. Of Lists & Shelves: Mystery: Cross (Alex Cross, #12) OR A is for Alibi
10. Reader's Choice: Three Nights with a Scoundrel by Tessa Dare

0/10 Completed
"S": Summer in Eclipse Bay
B-Day:
Mass: Lara Adrian
Pirate: The Pirate Next Door
Labor Day: Bone Crossed
Hispanic: Latin Moon
Library:
Classic Romance: The Forever King
Shelves: Interlude in Death
Choice:

6/10 Completed
1. September: Read a book which title starts with “S”. Seduction of the Crimson Rose by Lauren Willig
2. Birthday: Read a book from a September B-day celebrant. (http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2162...) Once and Always by Judith McNaught from Gigi’s favorites list
5. Labor Day: Blue Collar Workers: I'm going to do a Nora Roberts re-read, but I haven't decided which yet.
8. Romance Genre: Read a classic romance: Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day by Winifred Watson
Since You're Leaving Anyway, Take Out the Trash (Domestic Equalizers Book 1) by Dixie Cash from
Women Friendship Month









0/5
1. September: Read a book which title starts with “S”: Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas
2. Birthday: Harmony by Jayne Castle - Lizz
4.Pirate Day: A Pirate of Her Own by Kinley MacGregor
7. Library: Rendezvous by Amanda Quick
10. Reader's Choice: Veil of Night: A Novel by Linda Howard
Challenge Duration: September 1 – September 30, 2010

1. "s" -The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick
2. Bday -Angels & Demons by Dan Brown Sierra
3. Massachusetts - Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire
4. Pirate -Sea Fire by Karen Robards
5. Labor day -Catch Of The Day by Kristan Higgins
6. Hispanic -Dreaming in Cuban by Cristina Garcia
7. From library -True Colors by Kristin Hannah
8. Classic romance -Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
9. of lists -Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella
10. readers choice -Stop Me by Richard Jay Parker

ROMANCE READERS - September
1. Book starts with 'S': The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
2. BD: Lizz: Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn OR Lindsay: Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause
3. Geography: Mass: Flirting with Pete by Barbara Delinsky
4. Pirates/Sea-faring: Guardian Angel by Julie Garwood
5. Blue-Collar Workers: Into the Dark by Cindy Gerard *bodyguard/security
6. Hispanic Author/Character: Finding Miracles by Julia Alvarez
7. Library Book: My Brother Michael by Mary Stewart
8. Romance Genre: Classic: The Toll-Gate by Georgette Heyer
9. Of Lists & Shelves: Mystery: Cross (Alex Cross, #12) OR A is for Alibi
10. Reader's Choice: Three Nights with a Scoundrel by Tessa Dare

2010 September Monthly Challenge
Challenge Duration: September 1 – September 30, 2010
0/8 Books Completed
1. S is for September, S for:Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
2. Happy Birthday Rossy!: Maverick's Black Cat by Maggie Casper
3. Massachusetts Author: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas
4. Sea Faring Pirates: Guardian Angel by Julie Garwood
5. Hard Workin' Heros: Midnight Run by Lisa Marie Rice
6. Ay Papi! Latino Author: Passion by Lisa Valdez
9. Mystery Lovin' Women: Salvation in Death by J.D. Robb
10. Hmmm, What should I pick?: TBA








0/8
1. September: Suddenly by Candace Camp
2. Happy B-day Rossy! Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts
3. Geography: Blue-Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas
4.Pirate Day: Viking in Love by Sandra Hill
6. National Hispanic Heritage Month: All Roads Lead Me Back to You by Kennedy Foster
7. Library Card: Snowbound by Larissa Ione
9. Of Lists and Shelves: One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
10. Reader's Choice:Edge of Midnight by Shannon McKenna









Book that starts with "s": Stranger in my Arms: Lisa Kleypas
The Sealed Letter by Emma Donoghue per Miranda's TBR List (Happy Birthday)
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bonte as my classic
0/3 for September

Have at it DG!

1. September: Sea Witch by Virginia Kantra
2. Happy Birthday Melinda: Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane
3. Geography: Body Double by Tess Gerritsen
4. Pirate Day: The Last Viking by Sandra Hill
5. Blue Collar: Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs
6. National Hispanic Heritage Month: The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
7. Library Card: Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin
8. Classic Romance: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
9. Of Lists and Shelves (Murder Mystery Books): Along Came a Spider by James Patterson
10. Readers Choice: One Foot in the Grave
To Read:











1. “S”: Skykeepers, by Jessica Anderson
2. Birthday: Tempt me with Darkness, by Shayla Black (From Rossy's Shelves)
3. Geography Massachusetts: Truly, Madly, by Heather Webber
4.Pirate Day: Nerds Like it hot!, by Vicky Lewis Thompson (takes place on a cruise ship)
5. Labor Day: Burning Up, by Susan Andersen (main character is a fireman)
6. Hispanic Heritage:
7. Library Card:
8. Classic romance:
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Naked in Death, by JD Robb
10. Reader's Choice:

I know I wont be able to do 10 so I'm in for 3 (at least). I'll post a list later.
07-10
1. Letter S - The Surgeon by Tess Gerritsen 08/25***
2. Birthday (Happy Birthday Rossy) - Hotter After Midnight by Cynthia Eden 09/05****
3. Geography -
4. Pirates -
5. Blue Collar - After the Kiss by Suzanne Enoch 08/14***
6. National Hispanic Month - Reyes. Skin Game by Ava Gray 08/12***
7. National Library Card Sign-up - Nobody's Baby But Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips 08/17****
8. Classic Romance -
9. Of Lists and Shelves - Naked in Death by J.D. Robb 08/18*****
10. Readers Choice - Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning 09/08***

1. September: Shiver by Maggie Steifvater
2. Birthday: Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris HAPPY BIRTHDAY NATALIE!
3. Geography: Again The Magic by Lisa Kleypas
4.Pirate Day: Marauders of the Sea: Blow Me Down by Katie MacAllister
5. Labor Day: Three To Get Deadly by Janet Evanovich
7. Library Card Sign-up Month Read a book borrowed from the library. (In extreme cases that you don’t have access to a library, read a book that you borrow from someone else): Undead and Unpopular by MaryJanice Davidson
8. Romance Genre: Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
10. Reader's Choice: Frostbite (Vampire Academy, #2) by Richelle Mead










Happy reading!
1~ book that starts with a "S". finished 9-2-10
2~ Birthday List. From Tammys shelf
9~ Of Lists and Shelves.
2~ Birthday List. From Tammys shelf
9~ Of Lists and Shelves.




Please note: For ease of tracking, could you please RE-POST your list with your progress after every update adding the date you finished. You may also strike out the book's title if you wish. Thanks!
Currently, we have 86 readers participating in this month’s challenge:
Allison (out of 3)
Amanda (MidnightFury)
Amanda Beyerlein
Ann aka Iftcan
Ashley (ashleylaura87) (out of 5)
Ashley FL
Barb (NM)(out of 3)
Barbara (out of 9)
Becky (beckysbusyreading) (out of 3)
BJ Rose
Carolyn F
Charlotte (Buried in Books) (out of 3)
Chloe (out of 3)
Christine (cdunbar)
Ciera (out of 3)
Cinnamon (out of 5)
D.G.
Daffodil
Danielle (Smiley1881)
Debbie
Delicious Dee the book slut
Diane (tickledpink49)
Dina (out of 5)
Donna
Erin B
Erin H
FlibBityFLooB
Fran
Gaijinmama
Heather Greenfield
Hina
Jasmin
Jess (AngelMason)
Joanne
Judithe
Julie (Mom2lnb)
Karen (CleoCleveland)
Katherine
Kathy Anne (out of 3)
Katie (katervette) (out of 8)
Kerstin (out of 3)
Kimberly *Khym*
Laura Lulu (out of 5)
Lauren Willshire (LillyOBrian)
Lili (out of 3)
Lindsey (mammalynz)
Lindy-Lane
Lynn M (out of 5)
Lynne (LoveToReadGal)
m.allen
Macwolf01 [Elise:]
Maria (Addicted2Romance)
Mary (out of 3)
Mel W
Melissa
Michelle P (michelle5230)
Mojca
N.L.
Nicole (nicolerene)(out of 3)
Nikki
Nita (out of 5)
Nook4b (out of 8)
Nte
Penney (out of 8)
Penny (out of 5)
Photojim
Raine
Regina (out of 3)
Renske (out of 5)
Robin
Sallie
Samantha (out of 8)
Sandra
Sandy (sandyc88)(out of 3)
Sara
Schnuppi
Shazzy
Sheila (out of 8)
Shyloh
Someoneyouknow (out of 3)
Starr416
Suzanne (nyxxy)
Thenia
Tina (tinar1121)
Valorie
Vanessa (out of 5)
Yz
You can sign up at any time during the month.
Welcome to first time challengers and good luck to everyone!
Reminder: Don't forget to add your challenge books to the group's bookshelf. Thanks!

1. September: Slave To Sensation by Nalini Singh
2. Birthday:(Rossy) Night Game by Christine Feehan 9/2
3. Massachusetts: Truly, Madly (A Lucy Valentine Novel, #1)by Heather Webber or Love In The Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas
4. Pirate Day: Bad Boys Ahoy by Sylvia Day
5. Labor Day: Natural Law by Joey W. Hill
6. National Hispanic Heritage Month: Perfect Chemistry (Perfect Chemistry, #1) by Simone Elkeles
7. Library Card Sign-up Month: Candle In The Window by Christina Dodd
8. Classic romance:
9. Murder Mystery Books in honor of Agatha Christie: Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris
10. Reader's Choice: Collision Course by K.A. Mitchell











9. In honor of Agatha Christie I'll read a murder mystery. We only ever see Miss Jane Marple as an older woman who solves murders. I wonder what she was like as a younger woman. I bet she was just like Eve Dallas. Reunion in Death by J.D. Robb (9/1)

1. S is for September, S is for: The Sins of Lord Easterbrook by Madeline Hunter
2. Happy Birthday, Laura: Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris
3. Miss Massachusetts: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas - 9/1
4. Arrr! Raidin' the Booty: Across a Moonlit Sea by Marsha Canham
5. Hard Workin' Gal (Not A Lady Of The Night!): Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs
6. Escritores Hispanohablantes: La Sombra Del Viento por Carlos Ruiz Zafón
9. It's a Mystery...: From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris
10. Hmmm, What should I pick?:


9. In honor of Agatha Christie I'll read a murder mystery. We only ever see Miss Jane Marple as an older woman who solves murders. I wonder what she was like as a ..."
LMAO!!! I almost splattered coffee on the monitor thinking of Miss Marple looking like Eve Dallas!!! Hahahahahahaha!


1/9
1. I'll See you in September:The Search - Nora Roberts
2. Happy Birthday NL!: No Mercy - Sherrilyn Kenyon
3. Please Come To Boston In The Springtime(Mass):
4.Arrrg mateys!(Pirate): Siren's Song - Trish Albright
5. Workin' Man's Blues:
6. Muy Caliente(Hispanic):
7. I promise I'll Give It back!(library)
9. It was Mr. White In the library with the gun!(mystery): In Cold Blood - Truman Capote
10. Soooo many to chose from! -






2010 September Monthly Challenge
Challenge Duration: September 1 – September 30, 2010
1/8 Books Completed
1. S is for September, S for:Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
2. Happy Birthday Rossy!: Maverick's Black Cat by Maggie Casper
3. Massachusetts Author: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas
4. Sea Faring Pirates: Guardian Angel by Julie Garwood
5. Hard Workin' Heros:
6. Ay Papi! Latino Author: Passion by Lisa Valdez
9. Mystery Lovin' Women: Salvation in Death by J.D. Robb
10. Hmmm, What should I pick?: TBA








1/??
. September: Read a book which title starts with “S”.
2. Birthday: Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeanine Frost (moi)
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from Massachusetts.
4.Pirate Day: Marauders of the Sea: Read a book that involves Pirates or other sea-faring characters, like Vikings, Ship Captains, etc..
5. Labor Day: Blue Collar Workers: Read a book where one of the major character is a blue-collar worker.
6. National Hispanic Heritage Month Read a Hispanic romance, or a book written by one, or has a Hispanic character.
7. Library Card Sign-up Month Read a book borrowed from the library. (In extreme cases that you don’t have access to a library, read a book that you borrow from someone else. Be sure to return the book when done. : )
8. Romance Genre: Read a classic romance.
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Read a book from the first five pages of either of the following shelves:
Women Friendship Month
Murder Mystery Books in honor of Agatha Christie
10. Reader's Choice
Challenge Duration: September 1 – September 30, 2010
You can choose 3, 5, 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, books availability and/or time commitmen

1)S Title: Soulless by Gail Carriger
2)Sept B-day (Rossy): Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward
3)Massachusetts: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
4)Pirate Day: The Pirate Lord by Sabrina Jeffries
5)Labor Day: Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs
6)National Hispanic Heritage Month: Happy Hour at Casa Dracula by Marta Acosta
7)Library Card Sign Up Month: Early's Fall by Jerry Peterson
9)Of Lists and Shelves: The Beach House by James Patterson
10)Reader's Choice: Curse the Dawn by Karen Chance

2. Birthday: Katherine, Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake.
7. Library Card : ) The Book Thief.
8. Romance Genre: Persuasion.
10. Reader's Choice. The Namesake/
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0/8 complete
S My Fair Viking by Sandra Hill
Geography Mass Twelve Across by Barbara Delinsky
Pirate Day The Pirate Prince by Connie Mason
Labor Day Simply Unforgettable by Mary Balogh
Hispanic The Bride by Carolyn Davidson
Classic Romance Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
List and Shelves The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
Reader's Choice How to Dazzle a Duke by Claudia Dain









September: The Season of Risks by Susan Hubbard
Birthday (Mine!): No Mercy by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Blue Collar Workers: Bad Moon Rising by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Hispanic Heritage: Dark Peril by Christine Feehan
Classic Romance: Seized by Love by Susan Johnson
Of Lists and Shelves: Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen
Reader's Choice: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

1. September: Star Island by Carl Hiaasen
2. Birthday: Water For Elephants by Sara Gruen
3. Geography: The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne (I'm cheating...I have to read this for school!)
4. Pirate Day: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan (yep I'm going to have to read Percy Jackson...guilty as charged!) (FINISHED!! One star!!)
5. Labor Day: Restless Hearts by Marta Perry (It was free -- yay!!)
6. National Hispanic Heritage Month: In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez
7. Library Card Sign-up Month: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
8. Romance Genre: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
9. Of Lists and Shelves: My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult
10. Reader's Choice: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie (FINISHED!! 4 stars!)

Duration: September 1 - September 30
1/5 completed
1. September: Surrender by Pamela Clare
3. Geography: Again The Magic by Lisa Kleypas
4.Pirate Day: Marauders of the Sea: Marrying the Royal Marine by Carla Kelly
7. Library Card Sign-up Month: The Ultimate Betrayal by Michelle Reid
10. Reader's Choice:





(As usual, the list above is subject to change because I'm too fickle and moody.)

1. Starts with S: Seduced By Shadows by Jessa Slade
2. Happy B-Day Jael!: Nightwalker by Jocelyn Drake
3. Massachusetts: The Bone Garden by Tess Gerritsen
4. Viking: The Last Viking by Sandra Hill
5. Blue Collar: Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs
6. Hispanic: Happy Hour at Casa Dracula by Marta Acosta
7. Library: The Enchantment Emporium by Tanya Huff
8. Classic Romance: Dracula by Bram Stoker
9. Shelves (Mystery): Club Dead by Charlaine Harris
10. My Choice: Moon Sworn by Keri Arthur











Finished 1/5
1. September: Sea Witch by Virginia Kantra
2. Happy Birthday Melinda: Unholy Ghosts by Stacia Kane
3. Geography:
4. Pirate Day: The Last Viking by Sandra Hill
5. Blue Collar: Blood Bound by Patricia Briggs
6. National Hispanic Heritage Month: The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
7. Library Card: Something Borrowed by Emily Giffin
8. Classic Romance: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
9. Of Lists and Shelves (Murder Mystery Books): Along Came a Spider by James Patterson
10. Readers Choice: One Foot in the Grave
To Read:









Read


1/10
2. BD: Lizz: Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn OR Lindsay: Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause
3. Geography: Mass: Flirting with Pete by Barbara Delinsky
4. Pirates/Sea-faring: Guardian Angel by Julie Garwood
5. Blue-Collar Workers: Into the Dark by Cindy Gerard *bodyguard/security
6. Hispanic Author/Character: Finding Miracles by Julia Alvarez
7. Library Book: My Brother Michael by Mary Stewart
8. Romance Genre: Classic: The Toll-Gate by Georgette Heyer
9. Of Lists & Shelves: Mystery: Cross (Alex Cross, #12) OR A is for Alibi
10. Reader's Choice: Three Nights with a Scoundrel by Tessa Dare

5/5 completed I'm finally done 9/20/10
1. S is for September:
6. National Hispanic Heritage Month (Hispanic character):
Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas
7. Library Card Sign-up Month:
8. Romance Genre:
10. Reader's Choice:

1. S is for September, S is for: The Sins of Lord Easterbrook by Madeline Hunter
2. Happy Birthday, Laura: Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione - 9/3
3. Miss Massachusetts: Married By Morning by Lisa Kleypas - 9/1
4. Arrr! Raidin' the Booty: Across a Moonlit Sea by Marsha Canham
5. Hard Workin' Gal (Not A Lady Of The Night!): Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs
6. Escritores Hispanohablantes: La Sombra Del Viento por Carlos Ruiz Zafón
9. It's Mystery...: From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris
10. Hmmm, What should I pick?:



2010 September Monthly Challenge
Challenge Duration: September 1 – September 30, 2010
3/8 Books Completed
1. S is for September, S for:Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
2. Happy Birthday Rossy!: Maverick's Black Cat by Maggie Casper
3. Massachusetts Author: Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas
4. Sea Faring Pirates:
5. Hard Workin' Heros:
6. Ay Papi! Latino Author: Passion by Lisa Valdez
9. Mystery Lovin' Women:
10. Hmmm, What should I pick?: A Highlander's Destiny by Melissa Mayhue









1)S Title: Soulless by Gail Carriger
2)Sept B-day (Rossy): Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward
3)Massachusetts: Kiss of Midnight by Lara Adrian
4)Pirate Day: The Pirate Lord by Sabrina Jeffries
5)Labor Day: Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs
6)National Hispanic Heritage Month: Happy Hour at Casa Dracula by Marta Acosta
9)Of Lists and Shelves: The Beach House by James Patterson
10)Reader's Choice: Curse the Dawn by Karen Chance
Books mentioned in this topic
Three to Get Deadly (other topics)Again the Magic (other topics)
Blow Me Down (other topics)
Gone with the Wind (other topics)
Shiver (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Nora Roberts (other topics)Tess Gerritsen (other topics)
Johanna Lindsey (other topics)
Larissa Ione (other topics)
J.D. Robb (other topics)
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1. September: The Scandals of an Innocent by Nicola Cornick
2. Birthday: (Natalie Walker) Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris
3. Geography: Deeply, Desperately by Heather Webber
4. Pirate Day: Marauders of the Sea: The Last Viking by Sandra Hill
5. Labor Day: Blue Collar Workers: Blue Dahlia by Nora Roberts
6. National Hispanic Heritage Month: Happy Hour at Casa Dracula by Marta Acosta
7. Library Card Sign-up Month: All He Desires by Anthea Lawson
8. Romance Genre: Pistols for Two by Georgette Heyer (not ready to re-read Jane Austen etc. and had this one on my tbr pile for ages.)
9. Of Lists and Shelves: Ceremony in Death (In Death, #5) by J.D. Robb
10. Reader's Choice: Paying the Virgin's Price by Christine Merrill