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All About September Mini Challenge

This challenge takes some cool facts about September and turns them into a challenge. Thank you, Nathaly!

Rules:
- Challenge runs from September 1st through September 30th
- All book formats are allowed
- Re-reads are fine

1. September comes from the Latin words septem, meaning seven and septimus, meaning seventh. Read a book with "Seven" (or a variation in its title), that is seventh in its series, or a book with 7 as one of the digits in its page numbers.

2. The flower for the month of September is the aster which symbolizes love. Read a book whose theme is about love (does not need to be romantic love).

3. The very first comic strip was printed in an American newspaper on September 11th, 1875. Read a comic book, graphic novel, or manga OR tell us about your favorite comic and why it's your favorite.

4. The 4th week of September is National Dog Week. Read a book where a central character is an animal or the book is about animals OR tell us what your favorite animal is and why it's your favorite. (For bonus points, post your favorite youtube video of it.)

Nathaly will be our leader for this challenge.

Hey everybody! I'll be leading this challenge. I'm very excited!!

Sounds great! I'll plan for this!

My inner nerd is pretty excited for the comic part. ;)

All About September Mini Challenge

September 1st through September 30th


1. The House of the Seven Gables

2. Prayers for Sale

3. Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood

4. The Golden Compass

I'm in! I'll wait until later in August before I commit to a number.

I am in! Going for all 4 categories. :)

I'm definitely in. I'll go for all 4!

All About September Mini Challenge

Erica- ?
Nathaly - 4
Trevor - 2
Natalia - 4
Melanie - 4
Gina - 4
SilverRaindrops - 3
Kara - 2
Mallory - ?

GINA'S CRC SEPTEMBER MINI CHALLENGE
September 1-September 30
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1. September comes from the Latin words septem, meaning seven and septimus, meaning seventh. Read a book with "Seven" (or a variation in its title), that is seventh in its series, or a book with 7 as one of the digits in its page numbers.

The Lake Shore Limited by Sue Miller Has 270 pages- FINISHED 9/2/12

2. The flower for the month of September is the aster which symbolizes love. Read a book whose theme is about love (does not need to be romantic love).

Eyes Wide Open by Andrew Gross- FINISHED 9/3/12 Jay truly does love his brother and goes out to help him through the death of his son

3. The very first comic strip was printed in an American newspaper on September 11th, 1875. Read a comic book, graphic novel, or manga OR tell us about your favorite comic and why it's your favorite.

Well I have zero interest in reading a manga or graphic novel so I guess I will talk about comics. To be honest, I haven't read a comic strip since I was a kid. I liked the old ones...Peanuts, Marmaduke, and Cathy. I can't say why specifically I like the cartoons I listed other than they are just a few of the classics that I grew up on. I don't even know if the Cincinnati Enquirer runs comics anymore. I don't read comic books either.

4. The 4th week of September is National Dog Week. Read a book where a central character is an animal or the book is about animals OR tell us what your favorite animal is and why it's your favorite. (For bonus points, post your favorite youtube video of it.)

Turtle Moon by Alice Hoffman Police Dogs used by the MC are central to the plot- FINISHED 9/8/12

Put me down for two!

I'll take the challenge!:) will post books when I figure which

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I will take the challenge! Not sure how many I can do but I will try to do as many as possible!

Everyone start getting your books ready. September is almost here! :)

I'm in for three books. :) I'll skip the comic books because I'm not really interested in those.

No worries. I have put you down for 3 then :)

I'll go for 2... I've got a huge tbr list for September but the darn books don't match these categories! haha. I think it likely one will have love in it (category 2) and a graphic novel (category 3) won't take long to read so I'll try to complete those two categories. :D

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Can't believe it's September already!! Where has the year gone :(

I'll do all 4.

SEPTEMBER MINI CHALLENGE
September 1-September 30
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1. September comes from the Latin words septem, meaning seven and septimus, meaning seventh. Read a book with "Seven" (or a variation in its title), that is seventh in its series, or a book with 7 as one of the digits in its page numbers.

2. The flower for the month of September is the aster which symbolizes love. Read a book whose theme is about love (does not need to be romantic love). Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts Sept. 10

3. The very first comic strip was printed in an American newspaper on September 11th, 1875. Read a comic book, graphic novel, or manga OR tell us about your favorite comic and why it's your favorite. My favorite comiv is Beetle Bailey because I have great memories of my dad reading that to us on Sundays when he was home at the breakfast table. My dad was in the Army and was not around all the time so the memories I have of him are that more special.

4. The 4th week of September is National Dog Week. Read a book where a central character is an animal or the book is about animals OR tell us what your favorite animal is and why it's your favorite. (For bonus points, post your favorite youtube video of it.)

I am in too

I'm in but I'll only do one :)

All About September Mini Challenge

Erica- ?
Nathaly - 1/4
Trevor - 0/2
Natalia - 1/4
Melanie - 0/4
Gina - 0/4
SilverRaindrops - 0/3
Kara - 0/2
Mallory - ?
Cathy - 0/4
Shelly - 0/4
Rabaab - ?
Lilac - 0/1
JenniferJ - 0/4
Sharon - 1/4
Michelle - 0/2
Lisa - 1/4
Amy - 0/4

I'll try this one. Not big on comics or graphics.

SEPTEMBER MINI CHALLENGE
September 1-September 30
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1. September comes from the Latin words septem, meaning seven and septimus, meaning seventh. Read a book with "Seven" (or a variation in its title), that is seventh in its series, or a book with 7 as one of the digits in its page numbers. Pretty Little Devils by Nancy Holder (272 pages) (9/2/12)****

2. The flower for the month of September is the aster which symbolizes love. Read a book whose theme is about love (does not need to be romantic love). Rocky Road Trip by Catherine Clark (9/10/12)*

3. The very first comic strip was printed in an American newspaper on September 11th, 1875. Read a comic book, graphic novel, or manga OR tell us about your favorite comic and why it's your favorite. Blood Work by Kim Harrison (9/4/12)***

4. The 4th week of September is National Dog Week. Read a book where a central character is an animal or the book is about animals OR tell us what your favorite animal is and why it's your favorite. (For bonus points, post your favorite youtube video of it.) The Kingdom by Amanda Stevens (Dogs are by far my most favorite. My dogs are my children and I love them just as much as if they are. They are always so happy to see me come home and they are great toe warmers and companions.) (9/18/12)*****

Oh, I'm sure I can find books on my planned reading to fit these categories

3. The very first comic strip was printed in an American newspaper on September 11th, 1875. Read a comic book, graphic novel, or manga OR tell us about your favorite comic and why it's your favorite.

**My favorite comic strip is Cathy - Why I like this one is summed up in the Intro on GoComics: Cathy is the Everywoman. She deals with diets, self-esteem, in-laws, and letting her husband know that she is the boss. Everyone can identify with her shopping, bills, taxes, planning for the future and coping with her husband’s incessant computer golf games. Whether you are a newlywed, single, or have been married for decades, all will enjoy the daily predicaments of Cathy and Irving.

JenniferJ wrote: "I'll try this one. Not big on comics or graphics.

SEPTEMBER MINI CHALLENGE
September 1-September 30
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1. September comes from the Latin words septem, meaning seven and septimus, meanin..."

Like many people I've actually never read a graphic novel, etc. But it's always nice to try something new. Hopefully we both have a good experience :)

Sharon wrote: "Oh, I'm sure I can find books on my planned reading to fit these categories

3. The very first comic strip was printed in an American newspaper on September 11th, 1875. Read a comic book, graphic ..."

Hey Sharon, I put down 4 for you. Is that right?

Can I still be in? I am going with 2 hoping I can make it again.

Michelle wrote: "Can I still be in? I am going with 2 hoping I can make it again."

Of course you can! The more the merrier :)

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Please put me down for all 4. :)

3. The very first comic strip was printed in an American newspaper on September 11th, 1875. Read a comic book, graphic novel, or manga OR tell us about your favorite comic and why it's your favorite.



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Challenge runs from September 1st through September 30th
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1. Read a book with "Seven" (or a variation in its title), that is seventh in its series, or a book with 7 as one of the digits in its page numbers. Down and Dirty by Sandra Hill

2. Read a book whose theme is about love (does not need to be romantic love). Ravishing the Heiress by Sherry Thomas

3. Read a comic book, graphic novel, or manga Blood Work: An Original Hollows Graphic Novel by Kim Harrison

4. Read a book where a central character is an animal or the book is about animals Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan

2. The flower for the month of September is the aster which symbolizes love. Read a book whose theme is about love (does not need to be romantic love).

Beneath a Marble Sky by John Shors

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Cathy and Lisa congrats on your first read! How did you like your novels?

I gave Beneath a Marble Sky 3 stars. It's a love story surrounding the construction of the Taj Mahal. I enjoyed it enough, but wish the characters weren't so black and white.

im in i'll try all 4 i think

Welcome Amy! The list has been updated.

All About September Mini Challenge

September 1st through September 30th


1. The House of the Seven Gables

2. Prayers for Sale

3. Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood

4. The Golden Compass

finsihed my first book yesterday! yay

I'm in for all 4! :)

September Mini-Challenge
Duration: 9/1/12 - 9/30/12
2/4 Complete

1. September comes from the Latin words septem, meaning seven and septimus, meaning seventh. Read a book with "Seven" (or a variation in its title), that is seventh in its series, or a book with 7 as one of the digits in its page numbers.

2. The flower for the month of September is the aster which symbolizes love. Read a book whose theme is about love (does not need to be romantic love).

3. The very first comic strip was printed in an American newspaper on September 11th, 1875. Read a comic book, graphic novel, or manga OR tell us about your favorite comic and why it's your favorite.
My favorite comic strip is Garfield. He is the funniest cat ever. I've only read one comic book in my life and it was a Batman comic book. My Dad loves Batman, so I guess he is my favorite, too.

4. The 4th week of September is National Dog Week. Read a book where a central character is an animal or the book is about animals OR tell us what your favorite animal is and why it's your favorite. (For bonus points, post your favorite youtube video of it.)
I have two favorite animals. 1. I love cows. They are so mellow, and I've always wanted a pet cow, lol. 2. I love dogs. My rescue puppy is the best!

Nathaly wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Oh, I'm sure I can find books on my planned reading to fit these categories

3. The very first comic strip was printed in an American newspaper on September 11th, 1875. Read a comic..."

Yes, I should be able to do 4

All About September Mini Challenge

Erica- ?
Nathaly - 1/4
Trevor - 0/2
Natalia - 2/4
Melanie - 0/4
Gina - 0/4
SilverRaindrops - 0/3
Kara - 0/2
Mallory - ?
Cathy - 0/4
Shelly - 0/4
Rabaab - ?
Lilac - 0/1
JenniferJ - 0/4
Sharon - 1/4
Michelle - 0/2
Lisa - 1/4
Amy - 1/4
Ashley - 2/4

Ashley wrote: "I'm in for all 4! :)

September Mini-Challenge
Duration: 9/1/12 - 9/30/12
2/4 Complete

1. September comes from the Latin words septem, meaning seven and septimus, meaning seventh. Read a book with..."

lol pet cow. I want a pet pig but those that don't grow and stay little itty bitty.

4. The 4th week of September is National Dog Week. Read a book where a central character is an animal or the book is about animals.



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Great job Natalia! Get your read on girl! :)

Natalia wrote: "4. The 4th week of September is National Dog Week. Read a book where a central character is an animal or the book is about animals.

[bookcover:Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog..."

Oh that book made me laugh like crazy and bawl like a baby. Such a good book that I doubt I can bring myself to ever read again, lol.

Nathaly wrote: "Ashley wrote: "I'm in for all 4! :)

September Mini-Challenge
Duration: 9/1/12 - 9/30/12
2/4 Complete

1. September comes from the Latin words septem, meaning seven and septimus, meaning seventh. R..."

A pet pig would be cute, too. Little cows (calfs) are the best. My Aunt had one. I named her Daisy. Too bad they get big, but they are still funny even then. They just stare and chew, hahaha.

Ashley wrote: "Natalia wrote: "4. The 4th week of September is National Dog Week. Read a book where a central character is an animal or the book is about animals.

[bookcover:Marley & Me: Life and Love with the W..."

Same with me, Ashley. I really loved the book, it made me laugh and cry a lot. I could relate to it really easily, having a dog myself. I can tell from my own experience, that it's not always easy to have a little child and a puppy with a lot of energy, but I can't imagine our family without a dog.

3. The very first comic strip was printed in an American newspaper on September 11th, 1875. Read a comic book, graphic novel, or manga OR tell us about your favorite comic and why it's your favorite.

DONE i read buffy the vampire slayer origins, it was good a lot like the film, missed some of my favorite bits though, so yeay read a comic but not sure i'll bother again.

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