Finished Monthly Challenges
January Monthly Challenge
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1. J is for January - Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
2. Member of the Month – Fran - Fran has been a member of RRRC since March 2010. Here is a link to Fran’s shelves. Read a book on Fran’s shelf or a book published in 2010 or March (of any year)
3. Author of the Month – Mary Balogh – read any book by Mary Balogh or any author with her first or last name
Fun Facts about Mary:
Mary moved from the UK to Canada on a 2-year teaching contract and met her husband while there
She published her first novel in 1985
Mary was a teacher for 20 years prior to her retirement to write full-time
Her book, Simply Magic, was a finalist in the Quill Awards
You could also read a book set in the UK or Canada; a book published in 1985; a book featuring a teacher; or a book that was nominated/won a Quill Award
4. Many names of January - "In Finnish, the month is called tammikuu, meaning month of the oak, but the original meaning was the month of the heart of winter, as tammi has initially meant axis or core. In Czech this month is called leden, meaning ice month In Ukrainian it is січень meaning cutting or slicing perhaps referring to the wind." – read a book that has a tree, a heart, ice or something that flys with wind (kite/bird/paper plane) on the cover
5. January 6 - Three Wise Men Day/Ephiphany celebrated in Latin America, Spain, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Austria, Italy, Sweden, Finland, Liechtenstein, Slovakia and Croatia, as well as in parts of Germany and Switzerland – read a book set in one of these countries, or by an author from one of them; or a book that is #3 or #6 in a series
6. Food Food Food…A Month of Comfort Food Days - January is full of food days, many of which are comfort foods for me, including National Soup Month; National Cream Puff Day; National Spaghetti Day; National Apricot Day; National Pie Day. Read a book by a comfort author, someone you always turn to for a read
7. New Years Day, New to You – new author; new series, new release – as long as its “new” to you
8. Book Blitz Month - Libraries can get in on the action by recommending their favorite books to curl up with – ask your librarian for a recommendation; get a recommendation from a friend; or read a book that a friend has rated 4/5 stars
9. January 12 - Feast of Fabulous Wild Men - yes, this is a legit holiday in January - bare chested man (men) on the cover
10. Reader’s Choice - anything you want to read – just because
4. The Pirate Bride - Sandra Hill (Avon - Dec 2013) (sailing ship) - Jan 9
8. No Limits - Lori Foster (HQN - Sept 2014) - Jan 8
10. Highland Master - Hannah Howell (Zebra - Dec 2013) - Jan 8
February Monthly Challenge
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1. ‘F’ is for February: Read a book that starts with 'F' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'F'.
2.Member of the Month: Jane (PS) : Jane has been a member of RRRC since January 2009. Here is a link to Jane’s Shelves Read a book on Jane’s shelf or a book published in 2009 or January (of any year)
3.Author of the Month Jaci Burton: Read any book by Jaci Burton or any author with her first or last name
Fun Facts about Jaci Burton:
Jaci Burton is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling, award-winning author of over 50 books, and was first published in 2003.
Jaci is from Oklahoma
Jaci likes to garden
You can also read a book published in 2003, or one set in Oklahoma or by an author from Oklahoma, or a book with a character somehow involved in gardening or agriculture.
4. Children’s Dental Health Month: February is Children’s Dental Health month…read a book that has children, family, or a dentist/doctor in it.
5. Super Bowl Sunday (Feb 1): Read a book that is about football, any championships, or any sports themed. You can also read a book set in Arizona (Superbowl location) or if any of the characters like to play a sport, run, or just be athletic.
6. Groundhog Day (Feb 2): Read a book that is about weather, has a meteorologist in it, a book with an animal in it, on the cover or any shifter book. Another option… like the movie, a book that travels back in time so you can do the day over, or a book set in Pennsylvania.
7. .Valentines Day (Feb 14): Read a book that has a wedding/any love event in it , a book with candy on the cover, a book that is red, or any book with HEA!
8. Presidents Day (Feb 16): Read a book about a president or any part of government, a book about the military or a character that is in or has served in the military.
9. Mardi Gras (Feb 17): Read a book about Mardi Gras, set in New Orleans, an author that is from New Orleans, or a book with a masquerade party or any celebration in it.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
3. Hope Ignites - Jaci Burton (Jove - Mar 2014) - Feb 6
5. Barefoot in the Rain - Roxanne St. Claire (Forever - Nov 2012) (baseball) - Feb 10
9. By Winter's Light - Stephanie Laurens (Mira - Nov 2014) (Christmas/Yule) - Feb 22
10. Christmas at Twilight - Lori Wilde (Avon - Nov 2014) - Feb 27
March Monthly Challenge
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1. 'M' is for March: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
2. Member of the Month: Sassafrass: Sassafrass has been a member of the RRRC since August 2011. Here is the link to Sassafrass's shelves... Please read a book from any of Sassafrass's shelves or a book published in 2011 or a book published in August of any year.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Rebecca Zanetti:
Read one book written by Rebecca Zanetti or any author with her first or last name. Link to Rebecca Zanetti's backlist
Fun Facts about Rebecca
*Rebecca lives in the Pacific Northwest
*Rebecca’s longest series is the paranormal Dark Protector series
*Her first series was published in 2011
*Rebecca has worked as an art curator, Senate aide, lawyer, college professor, and a hearing examiner.
You may also read a book set in the Pacific Northwest or by an author who lives there. You may also read a book published in 2011, or a paranormal book, or a book with a MC starting a new job or changing careers.
4. Old Stuff Day (March 2): Read a book that’s been on your TBR for over a year. If you don’t have one that old, then read one of the oldest.
5. If Pets Had Thumbs Day (March 3): Read a book with an animal on the cover, or a book where a pet plays a large part or a shifter book.
6. Middle Name Pride Day (March 10): Read a book from the middle of a series you’re currently reading, or a book by an author that uses a middle name (or middle initial) professionally (i.e. Karen Marie Moning, Linda Lael Miller)
7. National Goof Off Day (March 22): Read a humorous book or a book with someone smiling on the cover.
8. I am in Control Day (March 30): Be in control! Read what you want because you want to read it. Dare I say… even if it doesn’t fit any other challenges?
9. Take a Walk in the Park Day (March 30): Read a book with an outdoors scene on the cover or a book you’d take with you on a relaxing visit to a park.
10. Reader’s Choice: Read any book of your choice.
7. The Wedding Ring Quest - Carla Kelly (HH #1181 - Apr 2014) (smiling) - Mar 10
8. Cowboy Boots for Christmas (Cowboy Not Included) - Carolyn Brown (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Oct 2014) - Mar 20
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. Member of the Month: BJ Rose - BJ Rose has been a member of the RRRC since June 2009. Here is the link to BJ Rose's shelves. Please read a book from any of BJ Rose's shelves or a book published in 2009 or a book published in June of any year.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Patricia Briggs. Read one book written by Patricia Briggs or any author with her first or last name. Link to Patricia Briggs's backlist
Fun Facts about Patricia -
* Patricia Briggs was born in Brutte, Montana.
* She published her first novel in 1993
* She writes Fantasy and Urban Fantasy
* She is the daughter of a librarian, and has worked as a substitute teacher.
You may also read a book set in Montana, or by an author who is from Montana. You can also read any book published in 1993, or is shelved as Fantasy or Urban Fantasy or features an MC who is a librarian or a teacher.
4. Hans Christian Anderson (April 2) - Fairy tale author Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was born in Odense, Denmark. He created 168 fairy tales for children including the classics The Princess and the Pea, The Snow Queen and The Nightingale. Read a book that is a re-telling of a fairy tale, or a story that takes place in Denmark or read any YA book, or a book with a child/children in it.
5. Reconciliation Day (April 2) - Reconciliation Day is a special day to patch relationships and to make amends. Its intention is to re-establish relationships between family, friends and couples. Life is too short to hold a grudge between those we love. Read a book where there is reconciliation between the two main characters or a story where enemies turn to lovers or friends to lovers.
6. Look Up at the Sky day (April 14) - How often do you look upwards? Look Up at the Sky Day encourages you to stop for a moment, and to appreciate the beautiful blue sky, fluffy clouds and elegant, soaring birds… Read a book that has a picture of a blue sky, fluffy clouds or soaring birds on the cover or has the word 'blue' or 'sky' in the title.
7. Titanic (April 15) On April 15, 1912, in the icy waters off Newfoundland, the luxury liner Titanic with 2,224 persons on board sank at 2:27 a.m. after striking an iceberg just before midnight. Over 1,500 people drowned while 700 were rescued by the liner Carpathia which arrived about two hours after Titanic went down. Read a Historical Romance, or a book with a sailor, captain or seafarer MC, or a book with a boat/ship on the cover.
8. Take a chance day (April 23) Life is filled with risks. To get what you want, sometimes you have to take a chance. And, today is created to do just that. So take that chance a read a book by a new to you author.
9. Hug an Australian Day (April 26). Go ahead and give a big bear hug to any and all Australians today. Read a book by an Australian author or a story that takes place in Australia, or read a book with a couple embracing on the cover.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
2. Christmas Brides - Suzanne Enoch, Alexandra Hawkins, Elizabeth Essex, Valerie Bowman (St Martins - Oct 2014) - Apr 12
3. Rumor Has It - Jill Shalvis (Berkley - Nov 2013) (teacher) - Apr 5
9. The CEO's Baby Surprise - Helen Lacey (HSE #2398 - Apr 2015)(Crystal Point(fic)) - Apr 15
10. The Shocking Secret of a Guest at the Wedding - Victoria Alexander (Zebra - Nov 2014) - Apr 18
3. The Warrior - Margaret Mallory (Forever - Nov 2012) (Skye) - June 7
5. American Pie - Margaret St. George (HAR #345 - June 1990) (purple) - June 5
May Monthly Challenge
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1. 'M' is for May: Read a book that starts with 'M' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'M'.
2. Member of the Month - Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel: Ezinwanyi~the Impish Angel has been a member of the RRRC since February 2013 . Here is the link to Ezi's shelves - Please read a book from any of Ezi's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in February of any year.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author - Elizabeth Lowell. Read one book written by Elizabeth Lowell or any author with her first or last name. Link to Elizabeth Lowell's backlist
Fun Facts about Elizabeth -
☞Elizabeth Lowell lives in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
☞Elizabeth Lowell is in fact Ann Maxwell.
☞;Ann Maxwell, in addition to writing under the name of Elizabeth Lowell, also writes under the name of A.E. Maxwell. She also wrote a book under the name of Lowell Charters which incorporates her maiden name - Lowell - and her husband's middle name - Charters.
☞She published her first novel in 1975
☞As Elizabeth Lowell she writes romance books predominately. The sub-genres in this genre are: romantic suspense, contemporary romance & historical romance.
☞Elizabeth, as Ann Maxwell, has had 7 of her 9 science fiction novels nominated for the Science Fiction Writers of America Nebula Award. A Dead God Dancing was nominated for what was then-called TABA (The American Book Award)
You may also read a book set in Wisconsin, or by an author who is from Wisconsin. You can also read any book published in 1975, or is shelved as Romantic Suspense, Contemporary Romance & Historical Romance or a book by any author who has won a TABA award.
4. 3rd May - Paranormal Day: Read a book from the paranormal genre or a book whose author's first or last name starts with a P or D.
5. 15th May - Chocolate Chip Day: Read a book that has a character who loves or works with baked goods, has a bakery item on the cover or has a predominately brown cover.
6. 18th May - Museum Day: Read a book that you have had sitting around for a long time,or a Historical title, or a book set in a museum or has a museum visit in the story
7. 20th May - Be a Millionaire Day: Read a book where there is a wealthy character or the setting is high society or the word 'million' or 'millionaire' is in the title
8. 22nd May - Goth Day: Read a book with a dark or sinister plot/story or read a book with a mostly black or dark cover.
9. 23rd May - Turtle Day: Read a book with a story you would enjoy on a slow, lazy day or one of the longest titles on your tbr
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
1. Promised by Post - Katy Madison (HH #1227 - Apr 2015) - May 2
2. Breakaway - Deirdre Martin (Berkley - Feb 2012) - May 5
3. Cavanaugh Fortune - Marie Ferrarella (HRS #1843 - Apr 2015) (romantic suspense) - May 4
4. Reining in Justice - Delores Fossen (HI #1557 - Apr 2015) - May 1
7. Kissed by a Rancher - Sara Orwig (HD #2373 - May 2015) (millionaire hero) - May 8
1. Promised by Post - Katy Madison (HH #1227 - Apr 2015) - May 2
2. Breakaway - Deirdre Martin (Berkley - Feb 2012) - May 5
3. Cavanaugh Fortune - Marie Ferrarella (HRS #1843 - Apr 2015) (romantic suspense) - May 4
4. Reining in Justice - Delores Fossen (HI #1557 - Apr 2015) - May 1
7. Kissed by a Rancher - Sara Orwig (HD #2373 - May 2015) (millionaire hero) - May 8
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. Member of the Month: LaurLa - LaurLa has been a member of the RRRC since September 2013. Here is the link to LaurLa's shelves.
Please read a book from any of LaurLa's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in September of any year.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Samantha Young. Read one book written by Samantha Young or any author with her first or last name. Link to Samantha Young's backlist
Fun Facts about Samantha-
* Samantha Young was born Stirlingshire, Scotland.
* She writes contemporary and paranormal romance.
* She was nominated for 2014 Goodreads Best Romance.
You may also read a book set in Scotland, or by an author who is from Scotland. You can also read a book that is shelved as Contemporary or Paranormal Romance. You can also read a book that was nominated for Goodreads Best Romance category.
4. Audiobook Month - June is audiobook month. Listen to an audiobook or read a book that is also available in audio. OR read a book with an MC that is blind.
5. LGBT Pride Month - Read a book that has an LGBT genre OR read a book with a cover that has one of the following colors dominating the book covers: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and Purple.
6. June 1st: Dare Day - Dare to read a book from a genre that you normally don't read OR read a book by an author that you never have read before.
7. June 6: D-Day - Read a book where the MC is active military OR read a book where MC is a veteran. OR a book set in France.
8. June 21: Fathers Day - Read a book in which the MC is a father OR read a book where the MC is about to become a father. OR a book where a character is close to their father or father figure.
9. June 26: Take your dog to work day - Read a book that has a an animal on the cover OR read a book where an animal is prominent in the story.
10. Reader's Choice - Read any book of your choice.
July Monthly Challenge
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1. 'J' is for July: Read a book that starts with 'J' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'J'.
2. Member of the Month - D.G.: D.G. has been a member of the RRRC since July 2009. Here is the link to D.G.'s shelves - D.G.'sShelves.... Please read a book from any of D.G.'s shelves or a book published in 2009 or a book published in July of any year.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author- Maggie Osborne: Read one book written by Maggie Osborne or any author with her first or last name. Link to Maggie Osborne's backlist - Maggie Osborne
◘ Maggie lives in a resort town in the Colorado mountains
◘ She also writes as Margaret St. George
◘ She served as president of Romance Writers of America for two terms
◘ Her last original book was published in 2004 and she has since retired
You may also read a book set at a resort or in the mountains. You may read a book by an author whose first or last name is Margaret or George (or St. George, of course). You can also read a book that has an MC that serves as a president (of anything). You can also read any book published in 2004, or has a character currently in retirment or has retired from one career but moved on to something new (i.e. retired military).
4. National Blueberry Month: July is National Blueberry month in the US. The blueberry is also the official fruit in the states of Maine, New Jersey and North Carolina. It is also considered the official provincial berry of Nova Scotia.
Read a book that is set in Maine, New Jersey or North Carolina; or a book set in Canada; or read a book that has blue on either the cover or in the title.
5. National Hot Dog Month: July is National Hot Dog month in the US. A hot dog is a processed meat often eaten during spectator sports games. A person is also considered a hot dog when doing crazy, often physical, stunts for attention or just being a ‘show-off.’
Read a book with the word Hot or Dog in the title; or has a dog or hot dog on the cover; or read a book that has a sports theme; or read a book where a character does crazy stuff just for the attention.
6. July 1 – Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day: Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day gives you the chance to create a new flavor of ice cream. Maybe, your new creation will be a hit, and become wildly popular.
Read a book where someone is eating ice cream or ice cream is on the cover; or where the MC is creative or artistic; or a book where food plays a major theme; or read a ‘wildly popular’ book.
7. July 2 – World UFO Day: World UFO Day seeks to get governments to fess up to the existence of UFOs. Many people believe that UFOs from outer space have already visited us, and a big, government cover-up is hiding the facts from the public. The date for this special day was chosen because it is the date of the Roswell Incident, a historical event leading to wide speculation and belief that aliens have indeed visited us.
Read a science fiction, fantasy or PNR book; or a book where there is (or believed to be) a government conspiracy or cover-up; or a book set in New Mexico (where the Roswell Incident took place); or read a book with the letters U, F, O somewhere in the title.
8. July 14 – Bastille Day: Bastille Day commemorates modern France and French democracy. Bastille Day symbolizes the end of the constitutional monarchy, and the beginning of the democratic republic of France. To Frenchmen, Bastille Day is viewed as their liberation.
Read a book set in France; or a book where a monarchy plays a major role or the MC is part of the aristocracy (has a title); or read a book where a character celebrates a personal freedom (out of jail, divorce, starting over in a new town, new job); or read a book where there is any kind of celebration of a national holiday.
9. July 24 – Amelia Earhart Day: Amelia Earhart Day honors a famous aviation pioneer who broke many early aviation records. Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, were lost during a difficult leg of the journey towards Howell Island in the Pacific.
Read a book about a pilot or where there is travel by plane or a plane on the cover; or read a book set in the Pacific Islands; or a book where the MC is a pioneer (or considered an expert) in their profession or just loves their job.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
9. The Missing Heir - Barbara Dunlop (HD #2343 - Dec 2014) (pilot) - July 1
10. Running Fire - Lindsay McKenna (HQN - May 2015) - July 27
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. Member of the Month: Shan - Shan has been a member of the RRRC since January 2013. Here is the link to Shan's shelves
Please read a book from any of Shan's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in January of any year.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Angela Knight - Read one book written by Angela Knight or any author with her first or last name. Link to Angela Knight's backlist.
Fun Facts about Angela-
* Angela Knight lives in South Carolina.
* She was a reporter for 10 years.
* She writes erotic fantasy.
* Angela published her first novel in 1996.
You may also read a book set in South Carolina, or by an author who is from South Carolina. You can also read a book that has a main character who is a reporter. You can also read a book that is shelved as erotic or fantasy. You can also also read any book published in 1996.
4. Romance Awareness Month - August is Romance Awareness month. Read a book that is shelved as a Romance.
5. Eighth Month of the Year - August is the 8th month of the year. Read a book that is 8th book in the series OR read a book that has 8 letters total in the title OR read a book with the number 8 in the page count.
6. National Back to School Month - August is National Back to School month. Read a book that has a character going to school OR read a book where the character is a teacher/principal OR read a book with a kid or kids in it.
7. August 6: National S'mores Day - Read a book that has a chocolate candy bar, honey graham crackers, or marshmallows on the cover OR read a book with the word 'fire,' 'sweet,' or 'flame' in the title OR read a book where the MC spends a lot of time outside.
8. August 17: National Thrift shop Day - Read a book that you bought for a bargain or read a book you received for free.
9. August 25: Kiss and Make Up Day - Read a book with a couple kissing on the cover OR read a book that is considered a second chance romance.
10. Reader's Choice - Read any book of your choice.
3. Welcome Back to Apple Grove - C.H. Admirand (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Dec 2013) (SC author) - Aug 25
5. Sequins and Spurs - Cheryl St. John (HH #1243 - Aug 2015) (280 pages) - Aug 10
10. Sinful - Joan Johnston (Dell - May 2015) - Aug 24
3. The Trouble with Texas Cowboys - Carolyn Brown (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Jan 2015) (contemporary) - Nov 15
4. Hard Knocks - Lori Foster (HQN - Aug 2014) (61 pages) - Nov 12
6. Shelter Me - Catherine Mann (Berkley - Aug 2014) (army) - Nov 10
7. A Little Bit Pregnant - Susan Mallery (SSE #1573 - Nov 2003) (protective) - Nov 5
8. Kansas City Confessions - Julie Miller (HI #1606 - Dec 2015) (computers) - Nov 29
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.Member of the Month: Questian- Questian has been a member of the RRRC since January 2013. Here is the link to Questian's shelves- Questian's Shelves . Please read a book from any of Questian's shelves or a book published in 2013 or a book published in January of any year.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author-Lorelei James. Read one book written by Lorelei James or any author with her first or last name. Link to Lorelei James's backlist- Books by Lorelei James
Fun Facts about Lorelei-
* Lorelei James lives in South Dakota
* She also writes a dark, gritty mystery series under the name Lori Armstrong
* Lorelei has a closet full of cowgirl boots
* CHASIN’ EIGHT was her very first book to hit the NY Times Bestsellers ebook list and the USA Today Bestsellers list
You may also read a book set in South Dakota, or by an author who is from South Dakota. You can also read any book that has boots on the cover, or any book shelved as Mystery or any book found on a Bestseller list.
4.Sept. 20th- National Women's Friendship Day- Read a book that focuses on a friendship or a book where a woman plays an important part in the story.
5.Sept. 21st- Miniature Golf Day- Read a book that features a sport played during the story, or read a book that is on the shorter side or a book that has green on the cover.
6.Sept. 9th- Teddy Bear Day- Read a book with an animal on the cover or in the story (shifters count!), or a book with a sweet, good-natured guy or a book with the word or form of the word 'bear','honey',or 'sweet' in the title.
7.Sept. 11th- Make Your Bed Day- Read a book that you have been neglecting, or a book that has a character that spends time in a bed or a book with a bed or sheets on the cover.
8.Sept. 16th- National Play Doh Day- Read a book with an artistic character, or a book featuring a child or a character who acts childishly.
9.Sept. 5th- Cheese Pizza Day- Read a book with a chef, or a character who works in the food industry, or a book set in Italy or has an Italian character, or a book with a round object on the cover.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
3. Betting on the Maverick - Cindy Kirk (HSE #2432 - Oct 2015) (boots) - Sept 16
5. Rake Most Likely to Thrill - Bronwyn Scott (HH #1245 - Aug 2015) (horse racing) - Sept 5
7. Lord Havelock's List - Annie Burrows (HH #1200 - Sept 2014) (bed) - Sept 7
9. Unlacing Lady Thea - Louise Allen (HH #1182 - Apr 2014) (Venice) - Sept 9
October Monthly Challenge
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1. 'O' is for October: Read a book that starts 'O' or whose author's first or last name starts with 'O'.
2. Member of the Month - NayNay: NayNay has been a member of the RRRC since September 2011. Here is the link to NayNay's shelves. Please read a book from any of NayNay's shelves, a book published in 2011 or a book published in September of any year.
3. Featured Author Challenge - Bella Andre: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author (link to challenge), Bella Andre, or by any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Bella:
★ Bella Andre splits her time between wine country in Northern California and a cabin in the Adirondacks.
★ She published her first novel in 2003.
★ She writes Contemporary Romance.
★ Bella also writes under the pseudonyms Lucy Kevin and Bella Riley.
So you may also read a book set in California or New York, or by an author who is from either state. You can also read any book published in 2003, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance. Or you can read a book written by Lucy Kevin/Bella Riley.
4. Fire Prevention Week (2nd week of October): Read a book with a MC in a career that wears a uniform.
5. Techies Day (October 3): Read a book where modern technology (for its time) is featured.
6. Do Something Nice Day (October 5): Read a book with a nice character or a sweet story.
7. No Beard Day (October 18): Read a book where the hero has no facial hair.
8. United Nations Day (October 24): Read a book set in a country other than your own.
9. National Frankenstein Day (October 30): Read a Paranormal Romance or any book with a monster in it.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
3. It's in His Kiss - Jill Shalvis (Grand Central - Sept 2014) (contemporary romance) - Oct 27
4. A Lady for Lord Randall - Sarah Mallory (HH #1233 - May 2015) (British army) - Oct 12
5. Too Dangerous for a Lady - Jo Beverley (Signet - Apr 2015) (coal gas lighting) - Oct 13
8. Strangers at the Altar - Marguerite Kaye (HH #1212 - Dec 2014) (Scotland) - Oct 8
9. In the Air Tonight - Stephanie Tyler (Dell - Aug 2011) (psychic) - Oct 26
November Monthly Challenge
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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. Member of the Month: Sunshine- Sunshine has been a member of the RRRC since July 2014. Here is the link to Sunshine's shelves. Please read a book from any of Sunshine's shelves or a book published in 2014 or a book published in July of any year.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) author: Molly Harper. Read one book written by Molly Harper or any author with her first or last name. Link to Molly Harper's backlist- Molly Harper
Fun Facts about Molly:
• Lives in Kentucky
• Married her high school sweetheart--David
• She is a former humor columnist/ newspaper reporter and church secretary
• 1st published in 2009
• Author of paranormal/Science Fiction/Fantasy, Humor, Mystery/Thriller
You may also read a book set in Kentucky, or by an author who is from Kentucky. You can also read any book published in 2009, or is shelved as Contemporary, Humor, Paranormal or Fantasy Romance.
4. Daylight Savings time ends, November 1: Pick a book that involves Time Travel, efficiency or a time saver like a ‘shorter book’—less than 100 pages.
5. Election Day, November 3: Read a book that includes politicians, any political theme or an ‘important cause’.
6. Veteran’s Day, November 11: Read a book which includes any branch of Service or Veteran.
7. International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, November 24: Read a book that promotes this cause, has a hero that protects, or has a predominately Orange book cover (the color chosen to draw attention to this day).
8. Cyber Monday, November 30: Read any book that emphasizes computers/technology, ‘space’ or shopping!
9. November is Diabetes Month: Read a book involving a Diabetic character, a 'sweet' story, a book title that includes the word ‘sweet’ or Vampires.
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
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