2012 March Monthly Challenge
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1. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with the letter 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with the letter 'M'.
2. Happy Birthday! Read a book from a March birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Colorado
4. Third Month: Read a book that has 3 words or is 3rd in a series.
5. Popcorn Lover's Day (8 Mar): Read a book that has been converted to a movie or vice versa.
6. Mardi Gras: Read a book that is set in New Orleans/Louisiana or has a colorful cover (at least 3 colors) or has anything related to Ireland
7. Single Parents' Day: Read a book where one of the characters is a single parent.
8. March Fo(u)rth! (4 Mar): Read a book with a military setting or character.
9. American Red Cross Month: Read a book with a hospital setting or character or a book with a red cover.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
Challenge Duration: March 1 to March 30, 2012
You can choose 3 , 5 , 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, books availability and/or time commitment.
When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s.
1. Mendoza's Miracle - Judy Duarte (HSE #2173 - Mar 2012) 03/01/2012
2. Tempted by Her Innocent Kiss - Maya Banks (HD #2143 - Mar 2012) 03/11/2012
3. Finding Her Son - Robin Perini (HI #1340 - Mar 2012) 03/09/2012
4. Nikki and the Lone Wolf - Marion Lennox (HR #4283 - Dec 2011) 03/06/2012
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6. Tangling With Ty - Jill Shalvis (HT #914 - Feb 2003) 03/19/2012
7. Claiming Colleen - Beth Kery (HSE #2177 - Mar 2012) 03/09/2012
8. Honorable Intentions - Catherine Mann (HD #2151 - Apr 2012) 03/30/2012
9. The Baby Dilemma - Jacqueline Diamond (HAR #1400 - Apr 2012) 03/15/2012
10. Having Adam's Baby - Christyne Butler (HSE #2182 - Apr2012) 03/31/2012
2. Tempted by Her Innocent Kiss - Maya Banks (HD #2143 - Mar 2012) 03/11/2012
3. Finding Her Son - Robin Perini (HI #1340 - Mar 2012) 03/09/2012
4. Nikki and the Lone Wolf - Marion Lennox (HR #4283 - Dec 2011) 03/06/2012
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6. Tangling With Ty - Jill Shalvis (HT #914 - Feb 2003) 03/19/2012
7. Claiming Colleen - Beth Kery (HSE #2177 - Mar 2012) 03/09/2012
8. Honorable Intentions - Catherine Mann (HD #2151 - Apr 2012) 03/30/2012
9. The Baby Dilemma - Jacqueline Diamond (HAR #1400 - Apr 2012) 03/15/2012
10. Having Adam's Baby - Christyne Butler (HSE #2182 - Apr2012) 03/31/2012
2012 April Monthly Challenge
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1. “A" is for April: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a April birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. RRRC April Birthday List
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Kansas.
4. Fourth Month: Read a book that is the fourth in a series, has four words in the title or has the number four in the title.
5. Eight Track Tape Day - April 11: Read a book either written or set during or before the 1970s, or a book where music plays an important part in the storyline.
6. Earth Day - April 22: Read a book involving environmental issues, or where the H/h spend a significant amount of time outside and/or dealing with nature, or a book with a green cover.
7. Take a Chance Day - April 23: Read a book by a new (to you) author, or a book in a new (to you) series, or give a second chance to an author or series you’ve previously given up on.
8. Babe Ruth Day - April 27: Read a book with a sports theme/athlete, or a book with candy or other sweets on the cover.
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day - April 29: Read a book set on or near the water, or with a storyline revolving around food, or a short book.
10. Reader's Choice:
Challenge Duration: April 1 to April 30, 2012
You can choose 3, 5, 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, books availability and/or time commitment.
When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s.
4. Doctors in the Wedding - Gina Wilkins (HSE #2163 - Jan 2012) 04/01/2012
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a April birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. RRRC April Birthday List
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Kansas.
4. Fourth Month: Read a book that is the fourth in a series, has four words in the title or has the number four in the title.
5. Eight Track Tape Day - April 11: Read a book either written or set during or before the 1970s, or a book where music plays an important part in the storyline.
6. Earth Day - April 22: Read a book involving environmental issues, or where the H/h spend a significant amount of time outside and/or dealing with nature, or a book with a green cover.
7. Take a Chance Day - April 23: Read a book by a new (to you) author, or a book in a new (to you) series, or give a second chance to an author or series you’ve previously given up on.
8. Babe Ruth Day - April 27: Read a book with a sports theme/athlete, or a book with candy or other sweets on the cover.
9. National Shrimp Scampi Day - April 29: Read a book set on or near the water, or with a storyline revolving around food, or a short book.
10. Reader's Choice:
Challenge Duration: April 1 to April 30, 2012
You can choose 3, 5, 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, books availability and/or time commitment.
When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s.
2. Explosive Eighteen - Janet Evanovich (Bantam - Nov 2011) 04/02/2012 (Happy birthday Jeanette!
6. Instant Gratification - Jill Shalvis (Brava - July 2009) 04/10/2012
7. One Whisper Away - Emma Wildes (Signet - May 2011) 04/09/2012
8. The Long Shot - Ellen Hartman (HS #1777 - May 2012) 04/28/2012
9. Spellbound Falls - Janet Chapman (Jove - Mar 2012) 04/20/2012
10. A Midsummer Night's Sin - Kasey Michaels (HQN - Nov 2011) 04/27/2012
2012 May Monthly Challenge
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1. 'M' is for May: Read a book that starts with the letter 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with the letter 'M'.
2. Happy Birthday! Read a book from a May birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. May Birthday List.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Ireland or a book that can be linked to Music, dance or poems (i.e the main character can be a dancer etc).
4. Cinco de Mayo (5 May): Read a book that has 5 words or is 5th in a series or takes place in Mexico.
5. May Day (May 1): Read a book that takes place in Summer or a book with flowers on the cover.
6. Recommitment Month: Read a book that you've given up on or give a second chance to the author.
7. Towel Day (25 May): Towel Day is celebrated as a tribute to Douglas Adams. Read any book by Douglas Adams or any science-fiction book.
8. Kentucky Derby: Read a book that has any horse race or a book that features horses prominently or a book that takes place in Kentucky.
9. Mother's Day: Read a book where the main character is a mother (single or expectant).
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
2. Happy Birthday! Read a book from a May birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. May Birthday List.
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Ireland or a book that can be linked to Music, dance or poems (i.e the main character can be a dancer etc).
4. Cinco de Mayo (5 May): Read a book that has 5 words or is 5th in a series or takes place in Mexico.
5. May Day (May 1): Read a book that takes place in Summer or a book with flowers on the cover.
6. Recommitment Month: Read a book that you've given up on or give a second chance to the author.
7. Towel Day (25 May): Towel Day is celebrated as a tribute to Douglas Adams. Read any book by Douglas Adams or any science-fiction book.
8. Kentucky Derby: Read a book that has any horse race or a book that features horses prominently or a book that takes place in Kentucky.
9. Mother's Day: Read a book where the main character is a mother (single or expectant).
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
2. Instant Attraction - Jill Shalvis (Brava - Feb 2009) 05/23/2012
5. Exclusively Yours - Shannon Stacey (HQN - Dec 2011) 05/01/2012
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9. Undeniably Yours - Shannon Stacey (HQN - Feb 2012) 05/02/2012
10. Navy Rules - Geri Krotow (HS #1786 - June 2012) 05/26/2012
1. “J" is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a June birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf. To change up your choices a bit, this month choose a June birthday celebrant whose name/nickname starts with the letter before your initial in the alphabet. If no one has the that letter, choose someone with the closest letter to it alphabetically, just not your letter. RRRC June Birthday List
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Greece. OR/ Greece is well known for its beautiful beaches, fabulous art, and the Greek Gods – read a book that has beaches, art or Greek mythology as a significant element.
4. Sixth Month: Read a book that is the sixth in a series, has six words in the title or has the number six in the title.
5. Donut Day - June 1; Chocolate Ice Cream Day - June 7; National Jelly-filled Donut Day June 8; Peanut Butter Cookie Day - June 12; Fudge Day - June 16: Read a book in which cooking/baking is an important part of the book, that takes place in a bakery or restaurant, or whose main character is a dentist!
6. Repeat Day - June3! Repeat Day - June 3! Read a book about twins, in which a word is repeated in the title, or reread an old favorite
7. Father's Day - June 17: Read a book involving a single father, written from the male perspective or the presence or lack of father is a significant part of the story.
8. First Day of Summer - June 21: Read a book about a summer love, that takes place during the summer.
9. Helen Keller's Birthday - June 27:Read a book with a main character that has a handicap of some sort (blindness, in a wheelchair, mutism, etc.), or has overcome an accident or other traumatic event.
10. Reader's Choice
2012 June Monthly Challenge
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1. “J" is for June: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a June birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf. To change up your choices a bit, this month choose a June birthday celebrant whose name/nickname starts with the letter before your initial in the alphabet. If no one has the that letter, choose someone with the closest letter to it alphabetically, just not your letter. RRRC June Birthday List
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Greece. OR/ Greece is well known for its beautiful beaches, fabulous art, and the Greek Gods – read a book that has beaches, art or Greek mythology as a significant element.
4. Sixth Month: Read a book that is the sixth in a series, has six words in the title or has the number six in the title.
5. Donut Day - June 1; Chocolate Ice Cream Day - June 7; National Jelly-filled Donut Day June 8; Peanut Butter Cookie Day - June 12; Fudge Day - June 16: Read a book in which cooking/baking is an important part of the book, that takes place in a bakery or restaurant, or whose main character is a dentist!
6. Repeat Day - June3! Repeat Day - June 3! Read a book about twins, in which a word is repeated in the title, or reread an old favorite
7. Father's Day - June 17: Read a book involving a single father, written from the male perspective or the presence or lack of father is a significant part of the story.
8. First Day of Summer - June 21: Read a book about a summer love, that takes place during the summer.
9. Helen Keller's Birthday - June 27:Read a book with a main character that has a handicap of some sort (blindness, in a wheelchair, mutism, etc.), or has overcome an accident or other traumatic event.
10. Reader's Choice
1. Impossible to Resist - Janice Maynard (HD #2164 - June 2012) 06/01/2012 (Janice)
2. And One Last Thing - Molly Harper (Gallery Press - Aug2010) 06/03/2012 (Rena)
3. The Texas Rancher's Vow - Cathy Gillen Thacker (HAR #1412 - July 2012) 06/20/2012 (art/sculpture)
4. Fortune's Perfect Match - Allison Leigh (HSE #2191 - June 2012) 06/07/2012 (sixth in series)
5. Too Hot to Touch - Louisa Edwards (St Martin's - Aug 2011) 06/28/2012 (chef competition)
6. Thunder Horse Heritage - Elle James (HI #1357 - June 2012) 06/13/2012 (twin)
7. The Renegade Cowboy Returns - Tina Leonard (HAR #1411 - July 2012) 06/04/2012 (single father)
8. Summer Days - Susan Mallery (HQN - June 2012) 06/25/2012 (summer)
9. Death of a Beauty Queen - Mallory Kane (HI #1356 - June 2012) 06/15/2012 (amnesia after attempted murder)
10. The Wrangler - Lindsay McKenna (HQN - June 2012) 06/22/2012
1. 'J' is for July: We liked it so much in June, lets do it again!! Read a book that starts with 'J' or by an author whose first or last name begins with 'J'.
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a July birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. RRRC July Birthday List
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Saudi Arabia (Middle East). Or because Saudi Arabia has all of these, read a book about a monarchy (royal family), oil, or desert.
4. 7th Month: Lets face it, not a lot of series are seven books long. Since seven is a prime number, read a book that is a prime number in a series or has a prime number of words in the title. For those of you aren't math geeks like me, a prime number is a number greater than one divisible only by itself and one - 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13... (Yeah, this is practically a freebie!)
5. Fourth of July: Read a book with a Firecracker Heroine or a red, white and/or blue cover.
6. Tour de France/Summer Olympics: Read a book that features athletes or an athletic event, takes place outdoors or is set in France or England.
7. All or Nothing Day, July 26th: Read a stand alone book, one that is not part of a series or connected to any other book.
8. I Forgot Day, July 2nd: Read a book that has been on your to-read list so long you forgot about it.
9. Ugly Truck Day, July 20th: Read a book about a cowboy, construction worker, mechanic, set on a ranch, involves cars/trucks, or one that just has a cover with a guy that looks like he was out working on his truck. ~sigh~
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
2012 July Monthly Challenge
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1. 'J' is for July: We liked it so much in June, lets do it again!! Read a book that starts with 'J' or by an author whose first or last name begins with 'J'.
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a July birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. RRRC July Birthday List
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Saudi Arabia (Middle East). Or because Saudi Arabia has all of these, read a book about a monarchy (royal family), oil, or desert.
4. 7th Month: Lets face it, not a lot of series are seven books long. Since seven is a prime number, read a book that is a prime number in a series or has a prime number of words in the title. For those of you aren't math geeks like me, a prime number is a number greater than one divisible only by itself and one - 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13... (Yeah, this is practically a freebie!)
5. Fourth of July: Read a book with a Firecracker Heroine or a red, white and/or blue cover.
6. Tour de France/Summer Olympics: Read a book that features athletes or an athletic event, takes place outdoors or is set in France or England.
7. All or Nothing Day, July 26th: Read a stand alone book, one that is not part of a series or connected to any other book.
8. I Forgot Day, July 2nd: Read a book that has been on your to-read list so long you forgot about it.
9. Ugly Truck Day, July 20th: Read a book about a cowboy, construction worker, mechanic, set on a ranch, involves cars/trucks, or one that just has a cover with a guy that looks like he was out working on his truck. ~sigh~
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
1. Wicked Business - Janet Evanovich (Bantam - June 2012) (Janet) 07/06/2012
2. Beauty - Robin McKinley (Pocket - 1979) Happy Birthday Megan Long 07/29/2012
3. Invitation to the Prince's Palace - Jennie Adams (HR #4326 - July 2012) (monarchy) 07/24/2012
4. His Texas Baby - Stella Bagwell (HSE #2199 - July 2012) (book 23 in series) 07/07/2012
5. A Case of Kiss and Tell - Katherine Garbera (HD #2177 - Aug 2012) (firecracker heroine) 07/02/2012
6. Under the Autumn Sky - Liz Talley (HS #1788 - July 2012) (football) 07/24/2012
7. Little Matchmakers - Jennifer Greene (HSE #2202 - July 2012) (stand alone) 07/09/2012
8. Stay ... - Allison Leigh (SSE #1170 - Apr 1998) 07/30/2012
9. A Baby on the Ranch - Marie Ferrarella (HAR #1410 - July 2012) (cowboy/ranch) 07/03/2012
2012 August Monthly Challenge
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1. “A" is for August: Read a book that starts with 'A' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'A'.
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an August birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. RRRC August Birthday List
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Oklahoma. OR, Oklahoma’s economy is primarily based on agriculture and energy production (Oil, Natural Gas, Wind), and the largest cultural influence is Native American – in fact, the name Oklahoma is derived from the Choctaw words for “red man”. So, choose a book that involves farming or ranching, the energy field, or has a Native American character or theme.
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Read a book in which at least one main character is in (or recently discharged from) the military, or a book set on or near the water.
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Read a book where a sibling or a best friend play an important role in the storyline.
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Read a romance novel – complete with HEA (it’s a hardship, I know…).
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16: Read a book that is funny or otherwise makes you smile.
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Read a book in which one of the main characters is over 40 years old (and yes, vampires and other paranormal creatures count), or a book where a grandparent plays an important role in the storyline.
9. National Dog Day – August 26: Read a book in which an animal plays an important part in the storyline, or a book about shapeshifters.
10. Reader's Choice:
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an August birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. RRRC August Birthday List
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Oklahoma. OR, Oklahoma’s economy is primarily based on agriculture and energy production (Oil, Natural Gas, Wind), and the largest cultural influence is Native American – in fact, the name Oklahoma is derived from the Choctaw words for “red man”. So, choose a book that involves farming or ranching, the energy field, or has a Native American character or theme.
4. US Coast Guard Day – August 4: Read a book in which at least one main character is in (or recently discharged from) the military, or a book set on or near the water.
5. Sister’s Day and Friendship Day – August 5: Read a book where a sibling or a best friend play an important role in the storyline.
6. Romance Awareness Month/Book Lover’s Day – August 9: Read a romance novel – complete with HEA (it’s a hardship, I know…).
7. National Smile Week/National Tell a Joke Day – August 16: Read a book that is funny or otherwise makes you smile.
8. Senior Citizen’s Day – August 21: Read a book in which one of the main characters is over 40 years old (and yes, vampires and other paranormal creatures count), or a book where a grandparent plays an important role in the storyline.
9. National Dog Day – August 26: Read a book in which an animal plays an important part in the storyline, or a book about shapeshifters.
10. Reader's Choice:
1. All Summer Long - Susan Mallery (HQN - Aug 2012) 08/02/2012
2. Moonshell Beach - JoAnn Ross (Signet - July 2012) Happy Birthday Crystal 08/28/2012
3. The Prodigal Cowboy - Kathleen Eagle (HSE #2209 - Sept 2012) (Native American hero) 08/25/2012
4. The Other Soldier - Kathy Altman (HS #1790 - July 2012) (army) 08/07/2012
5. Colton Destiny - Justine Davis (HRS #1720 - Sept 2012) (missing sister) 08/02/2012
6. Addicted to Love - Lori Wilde (Forever - Oct 2008) 08/15/2012
7. Believe It or Not - Tawna Fenske (Sourcebooks - Mar 2012) (funny) 08/04/2012
8. Kansas City Cowboy - Julie Miller (HI #1367 - Aug 2012) (hero is 45) 08/06/2012
9. The Company You Keep - Tracy Kelleher (HS #1792 - July 2012) (dog) 08/05/2012
10. One Hot Cowboy Wedding - Carolyn Brown (Sourcebooks - April 2012) 08/18/2012
1. “O" is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an October birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. RRRC October Birthday List
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Maine. OR, Maine is known for its fishing industry and picturesque fishing villages and also for its vast wilderness areas – so, read a book involving the fishing/seafood industry, or a book set in a small coastal town, on the ocean, or in a wilderness area.
4. Mad Hatter Day (October 6) Read a book with a character that might be considered to be crazy, or a book with a hat on the cover.
5. National Angel Food Cake Day (October 10): Read a book with a character that is an angel, or a book where food or the food industry somehow plays an important part in the plot, or has food on the cover.
6. Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day (October 11): Read a book where a character’s job or occupation plays an important part in the storyline, or a book with a toy on the cover.
7. White Cane Safety Day (October 15): Read a book with a character that has a disability or injury, or a book where a character is involved in public safety (police officer, firefighter, etc.)
8. Wear Something Gaudy Day (October 17): Read a book with a character who is obsessed with (or at least very interested in) clothing or fashion, or a book with a brightly colored cover.
9. Halloween (October 31): Read a paranormal romance, or a book with a character that is hiding something, or is not as he/she appears to be.
10. Reader's Choice:
September Monthly Challenge
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1. 'S' is for September: Read a book that starts with 'S' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'S'.
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a September birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. September Birthday List
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Austria. Austria is dominated by the Alps; it has also produced a number of scientists. Read a book set in the mountains or a book with science theme (such as main characters being scientists etc)
4. National Beheading Day: Read a book whose cover has its models' head cut off.
5. Neither Rain Nor Snow Day: Read a book where one of the characters is a mail guy or a book which has a written form of communication (letters, email, SMS etc)
6. Be Kind to Editors and Writers Month: Read a book where a character is in the writing field (author, writer, journalist, publisher, editor, etc)
7. Read a Book Day: Read a book that you have been meaning to read or a book that has been neglected in a series or a challenge or a random book that caught your fancy when you were browsing.
8. 9/11: Read a book set in the aftermath of a terrorist attack or books where the main characters are affected by any terrorist attack (Ex: 9/11 attacks) or a post-apocalyptic book.
9. National Hispanic Heritage Month: Read a Hispanic or a book by one or a book with Hispanic character.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from a September birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. September Birthday List
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Austria. Austria is dominated by the Alps; it has also produced a number of scientists. Read a book set in the mountains or a book with science theme (such as main characters being scientists etc)
4. National Beheading Day: Read a book whose cover has its models' head cut off.
5. Neither Rain Nor Snow Day: Read a book where one of the characters is a mail guy or a book which has a written form of communication (letters, email, SMS etc)
6. Be Kind to Editors and Writers Month: Read a book where a character is in the writing field (author, writer, journalist, publisher, editor, etc)
7. Read a Book Day: Read a book that you have been meaning to read or a book that has been neglected in a series or a challenge or a random book that caught your fancy when you were browsing.
8. 9/11: Read a book set in the aftermath of a terrorist attack or books where the main characters are affected by any terrorist attack (Ex: 9/11 attacks) or a post-apocalyptic book.
9. National Hispanic Heritage Month: Read a Hispanic or a book by one or a book with Hispanic character.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
1. Secret Keeper - Paula Graves (HI #1372 - Sept 2012) 09/05/2012
2. The Princess and the Peer - Tracy Anne Warren (Signet - Apr 2012) Happy Birthday Sarajayne! 09/04/2012
3. Courting Carolina - Janet Chapman (Jove - Sept 2012) (mountains) 09/16/2012
4. Bride by Mistake - Anne Gracie (Berkley - Jan 2012) 09/24/2012
5. The Taming of a Scottish Princess - Karen Hawkins (Pocket - June 2012) (diary entries) 09/03/2012
6. The Great Escape - Susan Elizabeth Phillips (Morrow - Apr 2012) (Lucy writes) 09/11/2012
7. A Scandalous Scot - Karen Ranney (Avon - July 2012)(on the tbr for awhile) 09/26/2012
8. Colton's Ranch Refuge - Beth Cornelison (HRS #1724 - Oct 2012) (parents killed in WTC) 09/01/2012
9. Her Cowboy Avenger - Kerry Connor (HI #1370 - Aug 2012) (Hispanic characters) 09/14/2012
10. The Blue Sword - Robin McKinley (Greenwillow Books - 1982) 09/15/2012
October Monthly Challenge
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1. “O" is for October: Read a book that starts with 'O' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an October birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. RRRC October Birthday List
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Maine. OR, Maine is known for its fishing industry and picturesque fishing villages and also for its vast wilderness areas – so, read a book involving the fishing/seafood industry, or a book set in a small coastal town, on the ocean, or in a wilderness area.
4. Mad Hatter Day (October 6) Read a book with a character that might be considered to be crazy, or a book with a hat on the cover.
5. National Angel Food Cake Day (October 10): Read a book with a character that is an angel, or a book where food or the food industry somehow plays an important part in the plot, or has food on the cover.
6. Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day (October 11): Read a book where a character’s job or occupation plays an important part in the storyline, or a book with a toy on the cover.
7. White Cane Safety Day (October 15): Read a book with a character that has a disability or injury, or a book where a character is involved in public safety (police officer, firefighter, etc.)
8. Wear Something Gaudy Day (October 17): Read a book with a character who is obsessed with (or at least very interested in) clothing or fashion, or a book with a brightly colored cover.
9. Halloween (October 31): Read a paranormal romance, or a book with a character that is hiding something, or is not as he/she appears to be.
10. Reader's Choice:
2. Beau: Cowboy Protector - Marin Thomas (HAR #1425 - Nov 2012) Happy Birthday Shannon!10/31/2012
3. Passion to Protect - Colleen Thompson (HRS #1729 - Nov 2012) (Yosemite area) 10/19/2012
4. Christmas in Texas - Tina Leonard, Rebecca Winters (HAR #1427 - Nov 2012) (santa hat) 10/21/2012
5. Kiss of Pride - Sandra Hill (Avon - May 2012) (Viking vampire angel) 10/07/2012
6. My Greek Island Fling - Nina Harrington (HR #4336 - Sept 2012) (writer) 10/02/2012
7. A Question of Honor - Lindsay McKenna (SSE #529 - June 1989) (Coast Guard drug force) 10/03/2012
8. No Matter What - Janice Kay Johnson (HS #1807 - Oct 2012) (bright cover) 10/14/2012
9. Two Wrongs Make a Marriage - Christine Merrill (HH #1109 - Oct 2012) (actor not nobleman) 10/12/2012
2012 November Monthly Challenge
Goodreads
1. “N" is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an November birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. RRRC November Birthday List
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Missouri. OR, Missouri is known for its farming industry (108,000 farms, the second-largest number in any state after Texas.) – so, read a book involving the farming industry, set on a farm/ranch, or about a cowboy.
4. Plan Your Epitaph Day (November 1) Read a book where a character’s death plays a significant role in the story, even if that character does not. (Murder Mystery anyone?)
5. Book Lover’s Day (November 3): This is a holiday made for the members of this group! Read a book. Simple, straight forward – you love books so pick one that interests you!
6. Forget Me Not Day (November 10): Read a book that has been on your to-read list for a long time.
7. Young Readers Day (November 13): Read a Young Adult book (it must be classified as YA on the GoodReads page)
8. Shopping Reminder Day (November 26): Naturally we are being reminded to do our Christmas shopping! To help you get into the spirit, read a book with a Christmas theme (perhaps you can pick one up while out shopping…)
9. Stay At Home Because You're Well Day (November 30): I LOVE this idea. What better way to spend a day at home, but curled up with a good book? Read a book that a friend has recommended to you. Tell us who recommended it (yes, it can come from the GoodReads Recommends List)
10. Reader's Choice:
2. Happy Birthday!: Read a book from an November birthday celebrant's GR bookshelf whose name/nickname starts with the same letter as yours. If no one has the same letter, choose someone with the closest letter to yours alphabetically. RRRC November Birthday List
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Missouri. OR, Missouri is known for its farming industry (108,000 farms, the second-largest number in any state after Texas.) – so, read a book involving the farming industry, set on a farm/ranch, or about a cowboy.
4. Plan Your Epitaph Day (November 1) Read a book where a character’s death plays a significant role in the story, even if that character does not. (Murder Mystery anyone?)
5. Book Lover’s Day (November 3): This is a holiday made for the members of this group! Read a book. Simple, straight forward – you love books so pick one that interests you!
6. Forget Me Not Day (November 10): Read a book that has been on your to-read list for a long time.
7. Young Readers Day (November 13): Read a Young Adult book (it must be classified as YA on the GoodReads page)
8. Shopping Reminder Day (November 26): Naturally we are being reminded to do our Christmas shopping! To help you get into the spirit, read a book with a Christmas theme (perhaps you can pick one up while out shopping…)
9. Stay At Home Because You're Well Day (November 30): I LOVE this idea. What better way to spend a day at home, but curled up with a good book? Read a book that a friend has recommended to you. Tell us who recommended it (yes, it can come from the GoodReads Recommends List)
10. Reader's Choice:
2. The Life of Riley - Lenora Worth (HS #1815 - Nov 2012) Happy Birthday Hina!
3. Cold Creek Noel - RaeAnne Thayne (HSE #2228 - Dec 2012) (ranch) 11/17/2012
4. No Escape - Meredith Fletcher (HRS #1734 - Dec 2012) 11/06/2012
5. After the Storm - Amy Knupp (HS #1813 - Nov 2012) 11/04/2012
6. Head Over Heels - Susan Andersen (Avon - Jan 2002) 11/27/2012
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9. Suddenly You - Sarah Mayberry (HS #1812 - Nov 2012) recommended by Tina 11/11/2012
10. The Perfect Hope - Nora Roberts (Berkley - Nov 2012) 11/22/2012
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