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TLC October Monthly Challenge







RULES OF THE GAME:
1) A book can be counted for one category only
2) One point per category completed
3) Books can be any length, except where noted in the category
4) Books can be a re-read as long a full re-read is done
5) Colors for covers - any amount of the requested color is fine
6) Books set IN a location the MC doesn't need to be in that location for the whole book, just at some point during the book

LEVELS
1-3 : Spooky
4-6: Frightening
7-9: Scary
10-12: Disturbed
13-15: Nightmarish
16+: Macabre

CATEGORIES
1. Read a Science Fiction book that involves space travel
2. Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover OR a book where the characters carve a pumpkin for Halloween
3. Read a book that has over 4,000 ratings on Goodreads
4. Read a book that has a character that is a witch
5. Read a book that scares you
6. Read a book that has chocolate in the title OR that chocolate plays prominently in the book.
7. Read a book that has an owl in it OR on the cover
8. Read a book that has a stingy character OR a character named Jack
9. Read a book that is 400+ pages
10. Read a book that has a face on the cover or one that is 150 pages or less
11. Read a book that has food on the cover
12. Read a book that has a character that goes door to door for work or hobby OR a charater who is very poor
13. Read a book set in Canada
14. Read a book that has one of the following words in the title: Halloween, Hallows, Eve, Evening, All, Saints, Day, Souls
15. Read a book with an orange or a black cover
16. Read a book that takes place in Ireland
17. Read a book in which an MC owns or IS or CHANGES INTO a cat
18. Read a book that has a scarecrow in the book OR on the cover OR an MC is involved somehow in agriculture (farm, ranch, gardener, etc)
19. Read a book with one of the following words in the title: Witches, Night, Snap, Apple, Samhain, Summer, End
20. Read a book that has a goddess in it OR an apple on the cover
21. Read a book that takes place in Scotland OR has a mirror on the cover
22. Read a book where a MC is executed OR a coup is planned and/or executed
23. Read a book about Houdini or that has an MC that is a magician (not a witch or real magic)
24. Read a book that has a fully dressed person on the cover OR a person on the cover that is shown from the back only
25. Read a book set in Mexico OR that has a ghoul in it
26. Read a book that has fire on the cover OR bones on the cover OR has a skeleton in the story
27. Read a book where a character disguises him/herself in some way OR a book about zombies
28, 29, 30 Read any book with a Halloween theme OR Halloween scene
31. Read any book that is considered a classic
32, 33 Read any book that has a crime committed in it
34. Read a book set in China OR a book that has a dragon
35. Read a book that has a ghost in it OR set in Hong Kong
36. Read a book set in Salem
37. Read a book from a series that is really long - has 10 or more books in the series
38. Read a book from a series that is even longer - has 20 or more books in the series
39. Read a book with commercialism as a theme OR a book where an MC lives simple and "non-commercial"
40. Read a book where one of the MC is a child - 18 years or younger

HALLOWEEN TRIVIA




To see the list of facts from which the categories were drawn from, check out the spoiler. The numbers at the beginning of each category matches the number or numbers from the list of facts that it was drawn from.
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1. Because the movie Halloween (1978) was on such a tight budget, they had to use the cheapest mask they could find for the character Michael Meyers, which turned out to be a William Shatner Star Trek mask. Shatner initially didn’t know the mask was in his likeness, but when he found out years later, he said he was honored.h
2. The first Jack O’Lanterns were actually made from turnips.e
3. Halloween is the second highest grossing commercial holiday after Christmas.f
4. The word “witch” comes from the Old English wicce, meaning “wise woman.” In fact, wiccan were highly respected people at one time. According to popular belief, witches held one of their two main meetings, or sabbats, on Halloween night.g
5. An intense and persistent fear of Halloween is called Samhnainophobia Samhainophobia is the fear of Halloween.a
6. Fifty percent of kids prefer to receive chocolate candy for Halloween, compared with 24% who prefer non-chocolate candy and 10% who preferred gum.a
7. The owl is a popular Halloween image. In Medieval Europe, owls were thought to be witches, and to hear an owl's call meant someone was about to die.g
8. According to Irish legend, Jack O’Lanterns are named after a stingy man named Jack who, because he tricked the devil several times, was forbidden entrance into both heaven and hell. He was condemned to wander the Earth, waving his lantern to lead people away from their paths.g
9. The largest pumpkin ever measured was grown by Norm Craven, who broke the world record in 1993 with a 836 lb. pumpkin.b
10. Stephen Clarke holds the record for the world’s fastest pumpkin carving time: 24.03 seconds, smashing his previous record of 54.72 seconds. The rules of the competition state that the pumpkin must weigh less than 24 pounds and be carved in a traditional way, which requires at least eyes, nose, ears, and a mouth.d
11. Trick-or-treating evolved from the ancient Celtic tradition of putting out treats and food to placate spirits who roamed the streets at Samhain, a sacred festival that marked the end of the Celtic calendar year.d
12. “Souling” is a medieval Christian precursor to modern-day trick-or-treating. On Hallowmas (November 1), the poor would go door-to-door offering prayers for the dead in exchange for soul cakes.e
13. The first known mention of trick-or-treating in print in North America occurred in 1927 in Blackie, Alberta, Canada.d
14. “Halloween” is short for “Hallows’ Eve” or “Hallows’ Evening,” which was the evening before All Hallows’ (sanctified or holy) Day or Hallowmas on November 1. In an effort to convert pagans, the Christian church decided that Hallowmas or All Saints’ Day (November 1) and All Souls’ Day (November 2) should assimilate sacred pagan holidays that fell on or around October 31.e
15. Black and orange are typically associated with Halloween. Orange is a symbol of strength and endurance and, along with brown and gold, stands for the harvest and autumn. Black is typically a symbol of death and darkness and acts as a reminder that Halloween once was a festival that marked the boundaries between life and death.g
16. Halloween originated in Ireland over 2,000 years ago Ireland is typically believed to be the birthplace of Halloween.f
17. With their link to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (a precursor to Halloween) and later to witches, cats have a permanent place in Halloween folklore. During the ancient celebration of Samhain, Druids were said to throw cats into a fire, often in wicker cages, as part of divination proceedings.g
18. Scarecrows, a popular Halloween fixture, symbolize the ancient agricultural roots of the holiday.g
19. Halloween has variously been called All Hallows’ Eve, Witches Night, Lamswool, Snap-Apple Night, Samhaim, and Summer’s End.d
20. Halloween was influenced by the ancient Roman festival Pomona, which celebrated the harvest goddess of the same name. Many Halloween customs and games that feature apples (such as bobbing for apples) and nuts date from this time. In fact, in the past, Halloween has been called San-Apple Night and Nutcrack Night.f
21. Scottish girls believed they could see images of their future husband if they hung wet sheets in front of the fire on Halloween. Other girls believed they would see their boyfriend’s faces if they looked into mirrors while walking downstairs at midnight on Halloween.g
22. Because Protestant England did not believe in Catholic saints, the rituals traditionally associated with Hallowmas (or Halloween) became associated with Guy Fawkes Night. England declared November 5th Guy Fawkes Night to commemorate the capture and execution of Guy Fawkes, who co-conspired to blow up the Parliament in 1605 in order to restore a Catholic king.e
23. Harry Houdini (1874-1926) was one of the most famous and mysterious magicians who ever lived. Strangely enough, he died in 1926 on Halloween night as a result of appendicitis brought on by three stomach punches.d
24. According to tradition, if a person wears his or her clothes inside out and then walks backwards on Halloween, he or she will see a witch at midnight.g
25. Mexico celebrates the Days of the Dead (Días de los Muertos) on the Christian holidays All Saints’ Day (November 1) and All Souls’ Day (November 2) instead of Halloween. The townspeople dress up like ghouls and parade down the street.d
26. During the pre-Halloween celebration of Samhain, bonfires were lit to ensure the sun would return after the long, hard winter. Often Druid priests would throw the bones of cattle into the flames and, hence, “bone fire” became “bonfire.”f
27. Dressing up as ghouls and other spooks originated from the ancient Celtic tradition of townspeople disguising themselves as demons and spirits. The Celts believed that disguising themselves this way would allow them to escape the notice of the real spirits wandering the streets during Samhain.f
28. The average American will spend $66.28 on Halloween in 2010, totaling $5.8 billion The National Retail Federation expects consumers in 2010 to spend $66.28 per person—which would be a total of approximately $5.8 billion—on Halloween costumes, cards, and candy. That’s up from $56.31 in 2009 and brings spending back to 2008 levels.a
29. According to the National Retail Federation, 40.1% of those surveyed plan to wear a Halloween costume in 2010. In 2009, it was 33.4%. Thirty-three percent will throw or attend a party.a
30. In 2010, 72.2% of those surveyed by the National Retail Federation will hand out candy, 46.3% will carve a pumpkin, 20.8% will visit a haunted house, and 11.5% will dress up their pets.a
31. Halloween is thought to have originated around 4000 B.C., which means Halloween has been around for over 6,000 years.e
32. In 1970, a five-year-old boy Kevin Toston allegedly ate Halloween candy laced with heroin. Investigators later discovered the heroin belonged to the boy’s uncle and was not intended for a Halloween candy.e
33. In 1974, eight-year-old Timothy O’Bryan died of cyanide poisoning after eating Halloween candy. Investigators later learned that his father had taken out a $20,000 life insurance policy on each of his children and that he had poisoned his own son and also attempted to poison his daughter.e
34. Teng Chieh or the Lantern Festival is one Halloween festival in China. Lanterns shaped like dragons and other animals are hung around houses and streets to help guide the spirits back to their earthly homes. To honor their deceased loved ones, family members leave food and water by the portraits of their ancestors.d
35. Halloween celebrations in Hong Kong are known as Yue Lan or the “Festival of the Hungry Ghosts” during which fires are lit and food and gifts are offered to placate potentially angry ghosts who might be looking for revenge.d
36. Both Salem, Massachusetts, and Anoka, Minnesota, are the self-proclaimed Halloween capitals of the world.d
37. Boston, Massachusetts, holds the record for the most Jack O’Lanterns lit at once (30,128).c
38. The Village Halloween parade in New York City is the largest Halloween parade in the United States. The parade includes 50,000 participants and draws over 2 million spectators.d
39. In many countries, such as France and Australia, Halloween is seen as an unwanted and overly commercial American influence.d
40. Children are more than twice as likely to be killed in a pedestrian/car accident on Halloween than on any other night.d

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COMPLETED! Thanks for the challenge

TLC October Monthly Challenge

Level: 7-9 Scary

9/9


LEVELS
1-3 : Spooky
4-6: Frightening
7-9: Scary
10-12: Disturbed
13-15: Nightmarish
16+: Macabre

CATEGORIES
1. Read a Science Fiction book that involves space travel
2. Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover OR a book where the characters carve a pumpkin for Halloween
3. Read a book that has over 4,000 ratings on Goodreads
Magic Strikes by Ilona Andrews 24 Oct


4. Read a book that has a character that is a witch
Grave Dance by Kalayna Price 30 Oct


5. Read a book that scares you
6. Read a book that has chocolate in the title OR that chocolate plays prominently in the book.
7. Read a book that has an owl in it OR on the cover
8. Read a book that has a stingy character OR a character named Jack

9. Read a book that is 400+ pages
10. Read a book that is 150 pages or less
Wings of Hope by Pippa DaCosta (58 pages) 11 Oct


11. Read a book that has food on the cover

12. Read a book that has a character who is very poor
Grave Witch by Kalayna Price - 5 Oct (Alex)


13. Read a book set in Canada
14. Read a book that has one of the following words in the title: Halloween, Hallows, Eve, Evening, All, Saints, Day, Souls

15. Read a book with a black cover
A Darker Shade of Magic by V E Schwab 18 Oct


16. Read a book that takes place in Ireland

17. Read a book in which an MC owns a cat World of the Lupi 2: Mortal Danger by Eileen Wilks 28 Oct


18. Read a book that has a scarecrow in the book OR on the cover OR an MC is involved somehow in agriculture (farm, ranch, gardener, etc)
19. Read a book with one of the following words in the title: Witches, Night, Snap, Apple, Samhain, Summer, End
20. Read a book that has a goddess in it OR an apple on the cover
21. Read a book that takes place in Scotland OR has a mirror on the cover
22. Read a book where a MC is executed OR a coup is planned and/or executed
23. Read a book about Houdini or that has an MC that is a magician (not a witch or real magic)
24. Read a book that has a fully dressed person on the cover OR a person on the cover that is shown from the back only
25. Read a book set in Mexico OR that has a ghoul in it
26. Read a book that has fire on the cover OR bones on the cover OR has a skeleton in the story

27. Read a book where a character disguises him/herself in some way
- Succubus Revealed by Richelle Mead - Carter dresses up as Santa - 2 Oct


28.Read any book with a Halloween theme OR Halloween scene
29.Read any book with a Halloween theme OR Halloween scene
30. Read any book with a Halloween theme OR Halloween scene
31. Read any book that is considered a classic
32. Read any book that has a crime committed in it

33. Read any book that has a crime committed in it

34. Read a book that has a dragon
Reap the Shadows by Annette Marie 9 Oct (Ash is a draconian demon with a dragon familiar)


35. Read a book that has a ghost in it OR set in Hong Kong
36. Read a book set in Salem
37. Read a book from a series that is really long - has 10 or more books in the series
38. Read a book from a series that is even longer - has 20 or more books in the series
39. Read a book with commercialism as a theme OR a book where an MC lives simple and "non-commercial"

40. Read a book where one of the MC is a child - 18 years or younger
Brighter Than the Sun by Darynda Jones 10 Oct

TLC October Monthly Challenge - Halloween Trivia
Read 13/40 DONE!
LEVELS
13-15: Nightmarish


CATEGORIES
1. Read a Science Fiction book that involves space travel
2. Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover OR a book where the characters carve a pumpkin for Halloween
3. Read a book that has over 4,000 ratings on Goodreads
Rumor Has It (Animal Magnetism, #4) by Jill Shalvis 10/13/15 4stars (5116 as of 10/13/15)
4. Read a book that has a character that is a witch
5. Read a book that scares you
6. Read a book that chocolate plays prominently in the book.
Christmas in Mustang Creek (The Brides of Bliss County, #4) 10/11/15 4stars (all the goodies baked by Mrs. Klozz)
7. Read a book that has an owl in it OR on the cover
8. Read a book that has a stingy character OR a character named Jack
9. Read a book that is 400+ pages
10. Read a book that has a face on the cover
Dare to Submit (Dare to Love #4) by Carly Phillips 10/2/15 3stars
11. Read a book that has food on the cover
12. Read a book that has a character who is very poor
The Great Christmas Knit Off by Alexandra Brown 10/19/15 4stars (Hettie)
13. Read a book set in Canada
14. Read a book that has one of the following words in the title: All
All I Need Is You (Loving You #2) by Wendy S. Marcus 10/11/15 4stars
15. Read a book with an orange or a black cover
16. Read a book that takes place in Ireland
17. Read a book in which an MC owns a cat
First Season / Bride To Be by Jane Ashford 10/17/15 4stars (Susan and family own Daisy)
18. Read a book that has an MC involved somehow in agriculture (ranch)
A Cowboy Firefighter for Christmas (Smokin' Hot Cowboys #1) by Kim Redford 10/9/15 4stars
19. Read a book with one of the following words in the title: Witches, Night, Snap, Apple, Samhain, Summer, End
20. Read a book that has a goddess in it OR an apple on the cover
21. Read a book that takes place in Scotland
What Happens Under the Mistletoe by Sabrina Jeffries, Karen Hawkins, Candace Camp, Meredith Duran 10/29/15 4stars (By Any Other Name by Candace Camp - Edinburgh)
22. Read a book where a MC is executed OR a coup is planned and/or executed
23. Read a book about Houdini or that has an MC that is a magician (not a witch or real magic)
24. Read a book that has a fully dressed person on the cover
The Christmas Cottage /Ever After by Samantha Chase 10/5/15 4stars
25. Read a book set in Mexico OR that has a ghoul in it
26. Read a book that has fire on the cover OR bones on the cover OR has a skeleton in the story
27. Read a book where a character disguises him/herself in some way
Love, Lies & Mistletoe (A Brookhollow Story #6) by Jennifer Snow 10/17/15 4stars (Jake/Jacob sent out of town when a drug bust goes bad, awaiting to be a witness at the trial; sister and nephew put in Witness Protection Program)
28, 29, 30 Read any book with a Halloween theme OR Halloween scene
31. Read any book that is considered a classic
32, 33 Read any book that has a crime committed in it
Dare to Touch (Dare to Love, #5) by Carly Phillips 10/3/15 4stars (Olivia held at gunpoint by Wendell/Meg assaulted by her ex)
Dare to Hold (Dare to Hold #6) by Carly Phillips 10/3/15 4stars (Meg's ex Mike tries to kill her shooting at her)
34. Read a book set in China OR a book that has a dragon
35. Read a book that has a ghost in it OR set in Hong Kong
36. Read a book set in Salem
37. Read a book from a series that is really long - has 10 or more books in the series
38. Read a book from a series that is even longer - has 20 or more books in the series
39. Read a book where an MC lives simple and "non-commercial"
One Wild Winter's Eve (Honeycote, #4) by Anne Barton 10/25/15 4stars (Charles - stablehand/steward)
40. Read a book where one of the MC is a child - 18 years or younger

TLC October Monthly Challenge - Halloween Trivia
Level: Scary: 7-9
2/9 read


CATEGORIES
1. Read a Science Fiction book that involves space travel
2. Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover OR a book where the characters carve a pumpkin for Halloween
3. Read a book that has over 4,000 ratings on Goodreads Samson's Lovely Mortal 10/28/15 3♥
4. Read a book that has a character that is a witch Magic Shifts 10/5/15 4♥
5. Read a book that scares you
6. Read a book that has chocolate in the title OR that chocolate plays prominently in the book.
7. Read a book that has an owl in it OR on the cover
8. Read a book that has a stingy character OR a character named Jack
9. Read a book that is 400+ pages
10. Read a book that is 150 pages or less The Awakening 10/1/15 3♥
11. Read a book that has food on the cover
12. Read a book that has a character that goes door to door for work or hobby OR a charater who is very poor
13. Read a book set in Canada
14. Read a book that has one of the following words in the title: Halloween, Hallows, Eve, Evening, All, Saints, Day, Souls
15. Read a book with an orange or a black cover
16. Read a book that takes place in Ireland
17. Read a book in which an MC owns or IS or CHANGES INTO a cat
18. Read a book that has a scarecrow in the book OR on the cover OR an MC is involved somehow in agriculture (farm, ranch, gardener, etc)
19. Read a book with one of the following words in the title: Witches, Night, Snap, Apple, Samhain, Summer, End
20. Read a book that has a goddess in it OR an apple on the cover
21. Read a book that takes place in Scotland OR has a mirror on the cover
22. Read a book where a MC is executed OR a coup is planned and/or executed
23. Read a book about Houdini or that has an MC that is a magician (not a witch or real magic)
24. Read a book that has a fully dressed person on the cover OR a person on the cover that is shown from the back only
25. Read a book set in Mexico OR that has a ghoul in it
26. Read a book that has fire on the cover OR bones on the cover OR has a skeleton in the story
27. Read a book where a character disguises him/herself in some way OR a book about zombies
28, 29, 30 Read any book with a Halloween theme OR Halloween scene
31. Read any book that is considered a classic
32, 33 Read any book that has a crime committed in it
34. Read a book set in China OR a book that has a dragon
35. Read a book that has a ghost in it OR set in Hong Kong
36. Read a book set in Salem
37. Read a book from a series that is really long - has 10 or more books in the series Spider's Trap
38. Read a book from a series that is even longer - has 20 or more books in the series
39. Read a book with commercialism as a theme OR a book where an MC lives simple and "non-commercial"
40. Read a book where one of the MC is a child - 18 years or younger

TLC October Monthly Challenge - Halloween Trivia
Level: 13-15 Nightmarish

14 read

CATEGORIES
1. Read a Science Fiction book that involves space travel The Cassini Mission ~ 10/2/15 ~ ★★★1/2
2. Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover OR a book where the characters carve a pumpkin for Halloween The Rebuilding Year ~ 10/12/15 ~ ★★★★★
3. Read a book that has over 4,000 ratings on Goodreads
4. Read a book that has a character that is a witch
5. Read a book that scares you
6. Read a book that has chocolate in the title OR that chocolate plays prominently in the book.
7. Read a book that has an owl in it OR on the cover
8. Read a book that has a stingy character OR a character named Jack
9. Read a book that is 400+ pages
10. Read a book that has a face on the cover or one that is 150 pages or less Mighty Casey ~ 10/3/15 ~ ★★
11. Read a book that has food on the cover
12. Read a book that has a character that goes door to door for work or hobby OR a charater who is very poor Beneath the Stain ~ 10/8/15 ~ ★★★★★
13. Read a book set in Canada
14. Read a book that has one of the following words in the title: Halloween, Hallows, Eve, Evening, All, Saints, Day, Souls
15. Read a book with an orange or a black cover Secrets and Ink ~ 10/4/15 ~ ★★★1/2
16. Read a book that takes place in Ireland
17. Read a book in which an MC owns or IS or CHANGES INTO a cat Knight of Ocean Avenue ~ 10/10/15 ~ ★★★★★
18. Read a book that has a scarecrow in the book OR on the cover OR an MC is involved somehow in agriculture (farm, ranch, gardener, etc) Finding Shelter ~ 10/23/15 ~ ★★★★
19. Read a book with one of the following words in the title: Witches, Night, Snap, Apple, Samhain, Summer, End
20. Read a book that has a goddess in it OR an apple on the cover
21. Read a book that takes place in Scotland OR has a mirror on the cover
22. Read a book where a MC is executed OR a coup is planned and/or executed
23. Read a book about Houdini or that has an MC that is a magician (not a witch or real magic)
24. Read a book that has a fully dressed person on the cover OR a person on the cover that is shown from the back only Collusion ~ 10/15/15 ~ ★★★★★
25. Read a book set in Mexico OR that has a ghoul in it
26. Read a book that has fire on the cover OR bones on the cover OR has a skeleton in the story
27. Read a book where a character disguises him/herself in some way OR a book about zombies Fit to be Tied ~ 10/6/15 ~ ★★★★
28, 29, 30 Read any book with a Halloween theme OR Halloween scene
31. Read any book that is considered a classic
32, 33 Read any book that has a crime committed in it The Degan Paradox ~ 10/2/15 ~ ★★★★
Bad Attitude ~ 10/20/15 ~ ★★
34. Read a book set in China OR a book that has a dragon
35. Read a book that has a ghost in it OR set in Hong Kong
36. Read a book set in Salem
37. Read a book from a series that is really long - has 10 or more books in the series The Ship Engineer ~ 10/29/15 ~ ★★1/2
38. Read a book from a series that is even longer - has 20 or more books in the series
39. Read a book with commercialism as a theme OR a book where an MC lives simple and "non-commercial" Rattlesnake ~ 10/24/15 ~ ★★★★★
40. Read a book where one of the MC is a child - 18 years or younger The Family We Make ~ 10/18/15 ~ ★★★★

(I'm already participating in WAY too many October challenges, one more can't hurt anymore..

I'll try for disturbed -> upgraded to nightmarish

15/10-12

1. Read a Science Fiction book that involves space travel
2. Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover OR a book where the characters carve a pumpkin for Halloween
3. Read a book that has over 4,000 ratings on Goodreads
4. Read a book that has a character that is a witch - Any Witch Way You Can by Amanda M. Lee (10/13/15)
5. Read a book that scares you
6. Read a book that has chocolate in the title OR that chocolate plays prominently in the book.
7. Read a book that has an owl in it OR on the cover
8. Read a book that has a stingy character OR a character named Jack - Streetlights Like Fireworks by David Pandolfe (10/26/15)
9. Read a book that is 400+ pages - The Iliad by Homer (539p) (10/30/15)
10. Read a book that has a face on the cover or one that is 150 pages or less - Waiting for Clark by Annabeth Albert (95p) (10/30/15)
11. Read a book that has food on the cover
12. Read a book that has a character that goes door to door for work or hobby OR a charater who is very poor
13. Read a book set in Canada
14. Read a book that has one of the following words in the title: Halloween, Hallows, Eve, Evening, All, Saints, Day, Souls
15. Read a book with an orange or a black cover - Whiskey Sour by J.A. Konrath (10/27/15)

16. Read a book that takes place in Ireland
17. Read a book in which an MC owns or IS or CHANGES INTO a cat
18. Read a book that has a scarecrow in the book OR on the cover OR an MC is involved somehow in agriculture (farm, ranch, gardener, etc)
19. Read a book with one of the following words in the title: Witches, Night, Snap, Apple, Samhain, Summer, End
20. Read a book that has a goddess in it OR an apple on the cover - Twilight by Stephenie Meyer (10/20/15)

21. Read a book that takes place in Scotland OR has a mirror on the cover
22. Read a book where a MC is executed OR a coup is planned and/or executed - A Pocket Full of Rye by Agatha Christie (10/5/15)
23. Read a book about Houdini or that has an MC that is a magician (not a witch or real magic)
24. Read a book that has a fully dressed person on the cover OR a person on the cover that is shown from the back only - Saving Grace by Pamela Fagan Hutchins (10/22/15)

25. Read a book set in Mexico OR that has a ghoul in it
26. Read a book that has fire on the cover OR bones on the cover OR has a skeleton in the story
27. Read a book where a character disguises him/herself in some way OR a book about zombies - Nekropolis by Tim Waggoner (MC is a zombie) (10/10/15)
28, 29, 30 Read any book with a Halloween theme OR Halloween scene
Killing Time by Amy Beth Arkawy (10/18/15)
31. Read any book that is considered a classic
32,
33 Read any book that has a crime committed in it
Who Do, Voodoo? by Rochelle Staab (10/6/15)
A Friend of Silence: A Roger and Bess Mystery by M. Lee Prescott (10/14/15)
34. Read a book set in China OR a book that has a dragon
35. Read a book that has a ghost in it OR set in Hong Kong - A Candidate For Murder by Lynn Bohart (10/21/15)
36. Read a book set in Salem
37. Read a book from a series that is really long - has 10 or more books in the series
38. Read a book from a series that is even longer - has 20 or more books in the series
39. Read a book with commercialism as a theme OR a book where an MC lives simple and "non-commercial" - Midnight in Montmartre by Chloe Emile (Both the MC and her love-interrest work in advertising) (10/2/15)
40. Read a book where one of the MC is a child - 18 years or younger - The Foul Mouth and the Fanged Lady by Richard Raley (10/16/15)

TLC October Monthly Challenge - Halloween Trivia

LEVEL
7-9: Scary Progress: 10

CATEGORIES
1. Read a Science Fiction book that involves space travel
2. Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover OR a book where the characters carve a pumpkin for Halloween
3. Read a book that has over 4,000 ratings on Goodreads Landline
4. Read a book that has a character that is a witch Would-Be Witch
5. Read a book that scares you
6. Read a book that has chocolate in the title OR that chocolate plays prominently in the book.
7. Read a book that has an owl in it OR on the cover
8. Read a book that has a stingy character OR a character named Jack
9. Read a book that is 400+ pages Falling Home
10. Read a book that has a face on the cover or one that is 150 pages or less A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
11. Read a book that has food on the cover
12. Read a book that has a character that goes door to door for work or hobby OR a charater who is very poor
13. Read a book set in Canada
14. Read a book that has one of the following words in the title: Halloween, Hallows, Eve, Evening, All, Saints, Day, Souls
15. Read a book with an orange or a black cover Dying for a Living
16. Read a book that takes place in Ireland
17. Read a book in which an MC owns or IS or CHANGES INTO a cat Trouble in Mudbug
18. Read a book that has a scarecrow in the book OR on the cover OR an MC is involved somehow in agriculture (farm, ranch, gardener, etc)
19. Read a book with one of the following words in the title: Witches, Night, Snap, Apple, Samhain, Summer, End
20. Read a book that has a goddess in it OR an apple on the cover
21. Read a book that takes place in Scotland OR has a mirror on the cover
22. Read a book where a MC is executed OR a coup is planned and/or executed
23. Read a book about Houdini or that has an MC that is a magician (not a witch or real magic)
24. Read a book that has a fully dressed person on the cover OR a person on the cover that is shown from the back only
25. Read a book set in Mexico OR that has a ghoul in it
26. Read a book that has fire on the cover OR bones on the cover OR has a skeleton in the story
27. Read a book where a character disguises him/herself in some way OR a book about zombies
28, 29, 30 Read any book with a Halloween theme OR Halloween scene
31. Read any book that is considered a classic The Catcher in the Rye
32,
33 Read any book that has a crime committed in itSilver Girl
34. Read a book set in China OR a book that has a dragon
35. Read a book that has a ghost in it OR set in Hong Kong
36. Read a book set in Salem
37. Read a book from a series that is really long - has 10 or more books in the series
38. Read a book from a series that is even longer - has 20 or more books in the series
39. Read a book with commercialism as a theme OR a book where an MC lives simple and "non-commercial"
40. Read a book where one of the MC is a child - 18 years or younger Before the Storm

I'm in.


READ: 15/15

✔3. Read a book that has over 4,000 ratings on Goodreads
Magic Shifts - Ilona Andrews (7504 ratings) 10/9

✔4. Read a book that has a character that is a witch
Sealed with a Curse - Cecy Robson 10/22

✔8. Read a book that has a stingy character OR a character named Jack
Fifty Shades Freed - E.L. James 10/6

✔9. Read a book that is 400+ pages
Queen of Shadows - Sarah J. Maas (648 pages) 10/27

✔10. Read a book that has a face on the cover or one that is 150 pages or less
Days of Blood & Starlight - Laini Taylor 10/13

✔11. Read a book that has food on the cover
Luscious - Amanda Usen 10/2

✔15. Read a book with an orange or a black cover
Fingersmith - Sarah Waters 10/8



✔17. Read a book in which an MC owns or IS or CHANGES INTO a cat
The Heart of a Hero - Janet Chapman (hero has 5 cats) 10/25

✔19. Read a book with one of the following words in the title: Witches, Night, Snap, Apple, Samhain, Summer, End
Night Forbidden - Joss Ware 10/14

✔21. Read a book that takes place in Scotland OR has a mirror on the cover
X Marks the Scot - Victoria Roberts 10/23

✔24. Read a book that has a fully dressed person on the cover OR a person on the cover that is shown from the back only
Dexter in the Dark - Jeff Lindsay 10/23

✔25. Read a book set in Mexico OR that has a ghoul in it
Ruthless Game - Christine Feehan (set in Mexico) 10/29

✔32, 33 Read any book that has a crime committed in it
Butterfly - Kathryn Harvey 10/17

✔35. Read a book that has a ghost in it OR set in Hong Kong
The Ghost Hunter - Lori Brighton 10/19

✔37. Read a book from a series that is really long - has 10 or more books in the series
Play of Passion - Nalini Singh (#9 out of #15) 10/28



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

Okay I'm in :)

16 Read DONE!

LEVELS
1-3 : Spooky
4-6: Frightening
7-9: Scary
10-12: Disturbed
13-15: Nightmarish
16+: Macabre

CATEGORIES
1. Read a Science Fiction book that involves space travel
2. Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover OR a book where the characters carve a pumpkin for Halloween
√3. Read a book that has over 4,000 ratings on Goodreads
10/5
√4. Read a book that has a character that is a witch
10/17
5. Read a book that scares you
√6. Read a book that has chocolate in the title OR that chocolate plays prominently in the book.
10/23
7. Read a book that has an owl in it OR on the cover
8. Read a book that has a stingy character OR a character named Jack
9. Read a book that is 400+ pages
√10. Read a book that has a face on the cover
10/13
11. Read a book that has food on the cover
12. Read a book that has a character who is very poor
√13. Read a book set in Canada
10/22
14. Read a book that has one of the following words in the title: Halloween, Hallows, Eve, Evening, All, Saints, Day, Souls
√15. Read a book with a black cover
10/26
16. Read a book that takes place in Ireland
√17. Read a book in which an MC owns or IS or CHANGES INTO a cat
10/24
18. Read a book that has a scarecrow in the book OR on the cover OR an MC is involved somehow in agriculture (farm, ranch, gardener, etc)
19. Read a book with one of the following words in the title: Witches, Night, Snap, Apple, Samhain, Summer, End
20. Read a book that has a goddess in it OR an apple on the cover
√21. Read a book that takes place in Scotland OR has a mirror on the cover
10/19
√22. Read a book where a MC is executed OR a coup is planned and/or executed
10/20
23. Read a book about Houdini or that has an MC that is a magician (not a witch or real magic)
√24. Read a book that has a fully dressed person on the cover OR a person on the cover that is shown from the back only
10/16
25. Read a book set in Mexico OR that has a ghoul in it
√26. Read a book that has a skeleton in the story
10/15
√27. Read a book where a character disguises him/herself in some way
10/18
28, 29, 30 Read any book with a Halloween theme OR Halloween scene
31. Read any book that is considered a classic
√32, 33 Read any book that has a crime committed in it
10/3
34. Read a book set in China OR a book that has a dragon
√35. Read a book that has a ghost in it OR set in Hong Kong
10/30
37. Read a book from a series that is really long - has 10 or more books in the series
38. Read a book from a series that is even longer - has 20 or more books in the series
√39. Read a book where an MC lives simple and "non-commercial"
10/1
√40. Read a book where one of the MC is a child - 18 years or younger
10/12

Welcome All!

Welcome Melissa!

TLC October Monthly Challenge

LEVELS
13-15: Nightmarish
16+: Macabre

CATEGORIES
1. Read a Science Fiction book that involves space travel
2. Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover OR a book where the characters carve a pumpkin for Halloween
3. Read a book that has over 4,000 ratings on Goodreads - Fallen - 10/5
4. Read a book that has a character that is a witch
5. Read a book that scares you
6. Read a book that has chocolate in the title OR that chocolate plays prominently in the book.
7. Read a book that has an owl in it OR on the cover
8. Read a book that has a stingy character OR a character named Jack - A Very Lusty New Year - 10/10
9. Read a book that is 400+ pages - Kill For Me - 10/24
10. Read a book that has a face on the cover or one that is 150 pages or less - With Visions of Red, Book Two - 10/3
11. Read a book that has food on the cover - Owned - 10/4
12. Read a book that has a character that goes door to door for work or hobby OR a charater who is very poor
13. Read a book set in Canada
14. Read a book that has one of the following words in the title: Halloween, Hallows, Eve, Evening, All, Saints, Day, Souls - All of Me - 10/9
15. Read a book with an orange or a black cover - Bad Things - 10/14
16. Read a book that takes place in Ireland
17. Read a book in which an MC owns or IS or CHANGES INTO a cat
18. Read a book that has a scarecrow in the book OR on the cover OR an MC is involved somehow in agriculture (farm, ranch, gardener, etc)
19. Read a book with one of the following words in the title: Witches, Night, Snap, Apple, Samhain, Summer, End
20. Read a book that has a goddess in it OR an apple on the cover
21. Read a book that takes place in Scotland OR has a mirror on the cover
22. Read a book where a MC is executed OR a coup is planned and/or executed - The Professional - 10/11
23. Read a book about Houdini or that has an MC that is a magician - Rock Bottom - 10/18
24. Read a book that has a fully dressed person on the cover - The Best Man
25. Read a book set in Mexico OR that has a ghoul in it
26. Read a book that has fire on the cover OR bones on the cover OR has a skeleton in the story
27. Read a book where a character disguises him/herself in some way - In the Dark - 10/16
28, 29, 30 Read any book with a Halloween theme OR Halloween scene
31. Read any book that is considered a classic
32, 33 Read any book that has a crime committed in it - Friction - 10/8
34. Read a book set in China OR a book that has a dragon
35. Read a book that has a ghost in it OR set in Hong Kong
36. Read a book set in Salem
37. Read a book from a series that is really long - has 10 or more books in the series - Hot Target - 10/13
38. Read a book from a series that is even longer - has 20 or more books in the series - Love Under Two Outcasts - 10/7
39. Read a book with commercialism as a theme OR a book where an MC lives simple and "non-commercial"
40. Read a book where one of the MC is a child - 18 years or younger

I will go for scary


0/7+
CATEGORIES
1. Read a Science Fiction book that involves space travel
2. Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover OR a book where the characters carve a pumpkin for Halloween
3. Read a book that has over 4,000 ratings on Goodreads
4. Read a book that has a character that is a witch
5. Read a book that scares you
6. Read a book that has chocolate in the title OR that chocolate plays prominently in the book.
7. Read a book that has an owl in it OR on the cover
8. Read a book that has a stingy character OR a character named Jack
9. Read a book that is 400+ pages
10. Read a book that has a face on the cover or one that is 150 pages or less
11. Read a book that has food on the cover
12. Read a book that has a character that goes door to door for work or hobby OR a charater who is very poor
13. Read a book set in Canada
14. Read a book that has one of the following words in the title: Halloween, Hallows, Eve, Evening, All, Saints, Day, Souls
15. Read a book with an orange or a black cover
16. Read a book that takes place in Ireland
17. Read a book in which an MC owns or IS or CHANGES INTO a cat
18. Read a book that has a scarecrow in the book OR on the cover OR an MC is involved somehow in agriculture (farm, ranch, gardener, etc)
19. Read a book with one of the following words in the title: Witches, Night, Snap, Apple, Samhain, Summer, End
20. Read a book that has a goddess in it OR an apple on the cover
21. Read a book that takes place in Scotland OR has a mirror on the cover
22. Read a book where a MC is executed OR a coup is planned and/or executed
23. Read a book about Houdini or that has an MC that is a magician (not a witch or real magic)
24. Read a book that has a fully dressed person on the cover OR a person on the cover that is shown from the back only
25. Read a book set in Mexico OR that has a ghoul in it
26. Read a book that has fire on the cover OR bones on the cover OR has a skeleton in the story
27. Read a book where a character disguises him/herself in some way OR a book about zombies
28, 29, 30 Read any book with a Halloween theme OR Halloween scene
31. Read any book that is considered a classic
32, 33 Read any book that has a crime committed in it
34. Read a book set in China OR a book that has a dragon
35. Read a book that has a ghost in it OR set in Hong Kong
36. Read a book set in Salem
37. Read a book from a series that is really long - has 10 or more books in the series
38. Read a book from a series that is even longer - has 20 or more books in the series
39. Read a book with commercialism as a theme OR a book where an MC lives simple and "non-commercial"
40. Read a book where one of the MC is a child - 18 years or younger

Welcome Karen!

LEVELS
1-3 : Spooky
4-6: Frightening
7-9: Scary
10-12: Disturbed
13-15: Nightmarish
16+: Macabre

CATEGORIES
1. Read a Science Fiction book that involves space travel
2. Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover OR a book where the characters carve a pumpkin for Halloween
3. Read a book that has over 4,000 ratings on Goodreads
4. Read a book that has a character that is a witch
5. Read a book that scares you
6. Read a book that has chocolate in the title OR that chocolate plays prominently in the book.
7. Read a book that has an owl in it OR on the cover
8. Read a book that has a stingy character OR a character named Jack
9. Read a book that is 400+ pages
10. Read a book that has a face on the cover or one that is 150 pages or less
11. Read a book that has food on the cover
12. Read a book that has a character that goes door to door for work or hobby OR a charater who is very poor
13. Read a book set in Canada
14. Read a book that has one of the following words in the title: Halloween, Hallows, Eve, Evening, All, Saints, Day, Souls
15. Read a book with an orange or a black cover
16. Read a book that takes place in Ireland
17. Read a book in which an MC owns or IS or CHANGES INTO a cat
18. Read a book that has a scarecrow in the book OR on the cover OR an MC is involved somehow in agriculture (farm, ranch, gardener, etc)
19. Read a book with one of the following words in the title: Witches, Night, Snap, Apple, Samhain, Summer, End
20. Read a book that has a goddess in it OR an apple on the cover
21. Read a book that takes place in Scotland OR has a mirror on the cover
22. Read a book where a MC is executed OR a coup is planned and/or executed
23. Read a book about Houdini or that has an MC that is a magician (not a witch or real magic)
24. Read a book that has a fully dressed person on the cover OR a person on the cover that is shown from the back only
25. Read a book set in Mexico OR that has a ghoul in it
26. Read a book that has fire on the cover OR bones on the cover OR has a skeleton in the story
27. Read a book where a character disguises him/herself in some way OR a book about zombies
28, 29, 30 Read any book with a Halloween theme OR Halloween scene
31. Read any book that is considered a classic
32, 33 Read any book that has a crime committed in it
34. Read a book set in China OR a book that has a dragon
35. Read a book that has a ghost in it OR set in Hong Kong
36. Read a book set in Salem
37. Read a book from a series that is really long - has 10 or more books in the series
38. Read a book from a series that is even longer - has 20 or more books in the series
39. Read a book with commercialism as a theme OR a book where an MC lives simple and "non-commercial"
40. Read a book where one of the MC is a child - 18 years or younger

Welcome Deanne!

Welcome Delitealex

TLC October Monthly Challenge
LEVELS
1-3 : Spooky
4-6: Frightening
7-9: Scary
10-12: Disturbed
13-15: Nightmarish
16+: Macabre

CATEGORIES
1. Read a Science Fiction book that involves space travel
2. Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover OR a book where the characters carve a pumpkin for Halloween
3. Read a book that has over 4,000 ratings on Goodreads
4. Read a book that has a character that is a witch: Steel Maiden
5. Read a book that scares you
6. Read a book that has chocolate in the title OR that chocolate plays prominently in the book.
7. Read a book that has an owl in it OR on the cover
8. Read a book that has a stingy character OR a character named Jack
9. Read a book that is 400+ pages
10. Read a book that has a face on the cover or one that is 150 pages or less: Bodies Beneath The Stars: Book 110/1/15 88 pages
11. Read a book that has food on the cover
12. Read a book that has a character that goes door to door for work or hobby OR a charater who is very poor
13. Read a book set in Canada
14. Read a book that has one of the following words in the title: Halloween, Hallows, Eve, Evening, All, Saints, Day, Souls
15. Read a book with an orange or a black cover: Burial Ground 10/1/15-10/2/15 five stars
16. Read a book that takes place in Ireland
17. Read a book in which an MC owns or IS or CHANGES INTO a cat
18. Read a book that has a scarecrow in the book OR on the cover OR an MC is involved somehow in agriculture (farm, ranch, gardener, etc)
19. Read a book with one of the following words in the title: Witches, Night, Snap, Apple, Samhain, Summer, End
20. Read a book that has a goddess in it OR an apple on the cover
21. Read a book that takes place in Scotland OR has a mirror on the cover
22. Read a book where a MC is executed OR a coup is planned and/or executed
23. Read a book about Houdini or that has an MC that is a magician (not a witch or real magic)
24. Read a book that has a fully dressed person on the cover OR a person on the cover that is shown from the back only
25. Read a book set in Mexico OR that has a ghoul in it
26. Read a book that has fire on the cover OR bones on the cover OR has a skeleton in the story
27. Read a book where a character disguises him/herself in some way OR a book about zombies
28, 29, 30 Read any book with a Halloween theme OR Halloween scene
31. Read any book that is considered a classic
32: Read any book that has a crime committed in it: The Duality Paradigm(murder)
33: Read any book that has a crime committed in it
34. Read a book set in China OR a book that has a dragon
35. Read a book that has a ghost in it OR set in Hong Kong
36. Read a book set in Salem
37. Read a book from a series that is really long - has 10 or more books in the series
38. Read a book from a series that is even longer - has 20 or more books in the series
39. Read a book with commercialism as a theme OR a book where an MC lives simple and "non-commercial"
40. Read a book where one of the MC is a child - 18 years or younger: Blood Seance10/3/15 1star ( daughter Genny was 15 years old)

Welcome Elizabeth!

Penni wrote: "Welcome Elizabeth!"

thinks don't know how it happened but i'm doing this one and one other one.

Elizabeth wrote: "Penni wrote: "Welcome Elizabeth!"

thinks don't know how it happened but i'm doing this one and one other one."

That's how these things go I've found LOL

Penni wrote: "Elizabeth wrote: "Penni wrote: "Welcome Elizabeth!"

thinks don't know how it happened but i'm doing this one and one other one."

That's how these things go I've found LOL"
I'm starting to find that out for my self.

Halloween Trivia Challenge
LEVEL 4-6: Frightening
Progress: 4



CATEGORIES

• Read a book from a series that is really long - has 10 or more books in the series
Murder of an Open Book: A Scumble River Mystery by Denise Swanson 10/15/15 - #18

• Read any book that has a crime committed in it
Murder, She Barked by Krista Davis 10/06/15 (view spoiler)[(murder, robbery, blackmail, car theft, dognapping, conspiracy, attempted murder, assault & battery) (hide spoiler)]

•Read a book that has fire on the cover
Chasing Fire by Nora Roberts 10/26/15

• Read any book with a Halloween theme OR Halloween scene
The Ghost and Mrs. Mewer by Krista Davis 11/05/15

CATEGORIES
1. Read a Science Fiction book that involves space travel
2. Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover OR a book where the characters carve a pumpkin for Halloween
3. Read a book that has over 4,000 ratings on Goodreads - The Hundred-Foot Journey by Richard C. Morais 10/28
4. Read a book that has a character that is a witch
5. Read a book that scares you
6. Read a book that has chocolate in the title OR that chocolate plays prominently in the book.
7. Read a book that has an owl in it OR on the cover
8. Read a book that has a stingy character OR a character named Jack - Personal by Lee Child 10/15
9. Read a book that is 400+ pages
10. Read a book that has a face on the cover - Accidental SEAL by Sharon Hamilton 10/20
11. Read a book that has food on the cover - Prime Cut by Diane Mott Davidson 10/6
12. Read a book that has a character that goes door to door for work or hobby OR a charater who is very poor - Breaking the Rules by Cat Lavoie 10/29
13. Read a book set in Canada
14. Read a book that has one of the following words in the title: Halloween, Hallows, Eve, Evening, All, Saints, Day, Souls
15. Read a book with an orange or a black cover - Orange Is the New Black by Piper Kerman 10/9
16. Read a book that takes place in Ireland
17. Read a book in which an MC owns or IS or CHANGES INTO a cat
18. Read a book that has a scarecrow in the book OR on the cover OR an MC is involved somehow in agriculture (farm, ranch, gardener, etc)
19. Read a book with one of the following words in the title: Witches, Night, Snap, Apple, Samhain, Summer, End
20. Read a book that has a goddess in it OR an apple on the cover
21. Read a book that takes place in Scotland OR has a mirror on the cover
22. Read a book where a MC is executed OR a coup is planned and/or executed
23. Read a book about Houdini or that has an MC that is a magician (not a witch or real magic)
24. Read a book that has a fully dressed person on the cover OR a person on the cover that is shown from the back only - Breaking the Rules by Suzanne Brockmann 10/27
25. Read a book set in Mexico OR that has a ghoul in it
26. Read a book that has fire on the cover OR bones on the cover OR has a skeleton in the story
27. Read a book where a character disguises him/herself in some way OR a book about zombies
28, 29, 30 Read any book with a Halloween theme OR Halloween scene
31. Read any book that is considered a classic - The Quiet Gentleman by Georgette Heyer 10/2
32. Don't Say a Word by Rita Herron 10/25
, 33 Read any book that has a crime committed in it
34. Read a book set in China OR a book that has a dragon
35. Read a book that has a ghost in it OR set in Hong Kong
36. Read a book set in Salem
37. Read a book from a series that is really long - has 10 or more books in the series
38. Read a book from a series that is even longer - has 20 or more books in the series - Q is for Quarry by Sue Grafton 10/23
39. Read a book with commercialism as a theme OR a book where an MC lives simple and "non-commercial"
40. Read a book where one of the MC is a child - 18 years or younger

Welcome Nell and Shelley!

Halloween Trivia

I'll do level Nightmarish (13-15 books).

14/14 completed

1. Read a Science Fiction book that involves space travel - Selected Stories of Philip K. Dick by Philip K. Dick (10/23) ★★★★
2. Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover OR a book where the characters carve a pumpkin for Halloween
3. Read a book that has over 4,000 ratings on Goodreads - Dataclysm by Christian Rudder (10/19) ★★★★
4. Read a book that has a character that is a witch
6. Read a book that has chocolate in the title OR that chocolate plays prominently in the book.
7. Read a book that has an owl in it OR on the cover - Knockemstiff by Donald Ray Pollock (10/18) ★★★★★
8. Read a book that has a stingy character OR a character named Jack - Jack of Spades by Joyce Carol Oates (10/1) ★★★
9. Read a book that is 400+ pages - Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo (10/21) ★★★★
10. Read a book that has a face on the cover or one that is 150 pages or less - Fated by Sarah Fine (10/6) ★★★★
11. Read a book that has food on the cover - The Zen of Fish by Trevor Corson (10/8) ★★★
12. Read a book that has a character that goes door to door for work or hobby OR a character who is very poor - Confessions of a Tax Collector by Rick Yancey (10/5) ★★★★
13. Read a book set in Canada
14. Read a book that has one of the following words in the title: Halloween, Hallows, Eve, Evening, All, Saints, Day, Souls
15. Read a book with an orange or a black cover
16. Read a book that takes place in Ireland
17. Read a book in which an MC owns or IS or CHANGES INTO a cat
18. Read a book that has a scarecrow in the book OR on the cover OR an MC is involved somehow in agriculture (farm, ranch, gardener, etc)
19. Read a book with one of the following words in the title: Witches, Night, Snap, Apple, Samhain, Summer, End - The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern (10/13) ★★★
20. Read a book that has a goddess in it OR an apple on the cover
21. Read a book that takes place in Scotland OR has a mirror on the cover
22. Read a book where a MC is executed OR a coup is planned and/or executed
23. Read a book about Houdini or that has an MC that is a magician (not a witch or real magic)
24. Read a book that has a fully dressed person on the cover OR a person on the cover that is shown from the back only - Electric Literature No. 6 by various authors ★★★★
25. Read a book set in Mexico OR that has a ghoul in it - Queer by William S. Burroughs (10/2) ★★★
26. Read a book that has fire on the cover OR bones on the cover OR has a skeleton in the story
27. Read a book where a character disguises him/herself in some way OR a book about zombies - The Heart Goes Last by Margaret Atwood (10/14) ★★★★
28, 29, 30 Read any book with a Halloween theme OR Halloween scene
31. Read any book that is considered a classic
32, 33 Read any book that has a crime committed in it - Dog on It by Spencer Quinn (10/16) ★
34. Read a book set in China OR a book that has a dragon
35. Read a book that has a ghost in it OR set in Hong Kong
36. Read a book set in Salem
37. Read a book from a series that is really long - has 10 or more books in the series
38. Read a book from a series that is even longer - has 20 or more books in the series
39. Read a book with commercialism as a theme OR a book where an MC lives simple and "non-commercial"
40. Read a book where one of the MC is a child - 18 years or younger - Mortal Danger by Ann Aguirre (10/4) ★★

Welcome Beth!

10-12: Disturbed
4/11

17.a cat the MC suspects the cat owns her Trouble in the Tarot 10/1

18. scarecrow in the book Pumpkins in Paradise 10/1

24. fully dressed person on the cover AND shown from the back only Be Safe, Love Mom: A Military Mom's Stories of Courage, Comfort, and Surviving Life on the Home Front 10/2


34. set in China The Eye of Jade 10/2

Welcome back Jonquil.

Good afternoon!

I'm in but I'm probably finished.

LEVELS
1-3 : Spooky*
4-6: Frightening
7-9: Scary
10-12: Disturbed
13-15: Nightmarish
16+: Macabre

CATEGORIES
1. Read a Science Fiction book that involves space travel-Foundation finished 10/1/2015.
2. Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover OR a book where the characters carve a pumpkin for Halloween
3. Read a book that has over 4,000 ratings on Goodreads
4. Read a book that has a character that is a witch
5. Read a book that scares you
6. Read a book that has chocolate in the title OR that chocolate plays prominently in the book.
7. Read a book that has an owl in it OR on the cover
8. Read a book that has a stingy character OR a character named Jack
9. Read a book that is 400+ pages
10. Read a book that has a face on the cover or one that is 150 pages or less
11. Read a book that has food on the cover
12. Read a book that has a character that goes door to door for work or hobby OR a charater who is very poor
13. Read a book set in Canada
14. Read a book that has one of the following words in the title: Halloween, Hallows, Eve, Evening, All, Saints, Day, Souls
15. Read a book with an orange or a black cover
16. Read a book that takes place in Ireland
17. Read a book in which an MC owns or IS or CHANGES INTO a cat
18. Read a book that has a scarecrow in the book OR on the cover OR an MC is involved somehow in agriculture (farm, ranch, gardener, etc)
19. Read a book with one of the following words in the title: Witches, Night, Snap, Apple, Samhain, Summer, End
20. Read a book that has a goddess in it OR an apple on the cover
21. Read a book that takes place in Scotland OR has a mirror on the cover
22. Read a book where a MC is executed OR a coup is planned and/or executed
23. Read a book about Houdini or that has an MC that is a magician (not a witch or real magic)
24. Read a book that has a fully dressed person on the cover OR a person on the cover that is shown from the back only
25. Read a book set in Mexico OR that has a ghoul in it
26. Read a book that has fire on the cover OR bones on the cover OR has a skeleton in the story
27. Read a book where a character disguises him/herself in some way OR a book about zombies
28, 29, 30 Read any book with a Halloween theme OR Halloween scene
31. Read any book that is considered a classic
32, 33 Read any book that has a crime committed in it
34. Read a book set in China OR a book that has a dragon
35. Read a book that has a ghost in it OR set in Hong Kong
36. Read a book set in Salem
37. Read a book from a series that is really long - has 10 or more books in the series
38. Read a book from a series that is even longer - has 20 or more books in the series
39. Read a book with commercialism as a theme OR a book where an MC lives simple and "non-commercial"
40. Read a book where one of the MC is a child - 18 years or younger

Jim

I'm in for level "Macabre" :)

TLC October Monthly Challenge
Progress: 2/16

1. Read a Science Fiction book that involves space travel
2. Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover OR a book where the characters carve a pumpkin for Halloween

3. Read a book that has over 4,000 ratings on Goodreads - First Grave on the Right|Darynda Jones|15/10/03 ★★

4. Read a book that has a character that is a witch - Ice Shards|Yasmine Galenorn|15/10/03 ★★★

5. Read a book that scares you
6. Read a book that has chocolate in the title OR that chocolate plays prominently in the book.
7. Read a book that has an owl in it OR on the cover
8. Read a book that has a stingy character OR a character named Jack
9. Read a book that is 400+ pages
10. Read a book that has a face on the cover or one that is 150 pages or less
11. Read a book that has food on the cover
12. Read a book that has a character that goes door to door for work or hobby OR a charater who is very poor
13. Read a book set in Canada
14. Read a book that has one of the following words in the title: Halloween, Hallows, Eve, Evening, All, Saints, Day, Souls
15. Read a book with an orange or a black cover
16. Read a book that takes place in Ireland
17. Read a book in which an MC owns or IS or CHANGES INTO a cat
18. Read a book that has a scarecrow in the book OR on the cover OR an MC is involved somehow in agriculture (farm, ranch, gardener, etc)
19. Read a book with one of the following words in the title: Witches, Night, Snap, Apple, Samhain, Summer, End
20. Read a book that has a goddess in it OR an apple on the cover
21. Read a book that takes place in Scotland OR has a mirror on the cover
22. Read a book where a MC is executed OR a coup is planned and/or executed
23. Read a book about Houdini or that has an MC that is a magician (not a witch or real magic)
24. Read a book that has a fully dressed person on the cover OR a person on the cover that is shown from the back only
25. Read a book set in Mexico OR that has a ghoul in it
26. Read a book that has fire on the cover OR bones on the cover OR has a skeleton in the story
27. Read a book where a character disguises him/herself in some way OR a book about zombies
28, 29, 30 Read any book with a Halloween theme OR Halloween scene
31. Read any book that is considered a classic
32, 33 Read any book that has a crime committed in it
34. Read a book set in China OR a book that has a dragon
35. Read a book that has a ghost in it OR set in Hong Kong
36. Read a book set in Salem
37. Read a book from a series that is really long - has 10 or more books in the series
38. Read a book from a series that is even longer - has 20 or more books in the series
39. Read a book with commercialism as a theme OR a book where an MC lives simple and "non-commercial"
40. Read a book where one of the MC is a child - 18 years or younger

I'm in!

Halloween Trivia Challenge
1 October to 31 October, 2015

LEVEL 4-6: Frightening

5/6 Read

28, 29, 30 Read any book with a Halloween theme OR Halloween scene
(3/10/2015) - Halloween scene ★★★★★

4. Read a book that has a character that is a witch
(10/10/2015) ★★★★★

32, 33 Read any book that has a crime committed in it
(17/10/2015) ★★★★

39. Read a book with commercialism as a theme OR a book where an MC lives simple and "non-commercial"
(21/10/2015) ★★★
Main character leads a simple life

24. Read a book that has a fully dressed person on the cover OR a person on the cover that is shown from the back only
(10/24/2015) ★★★★

CATEGORIES
1. Read a Science Fiction book that involves space travel
2. Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover OR a book where the characters carve a pumpkin for Halloween
3. Read a book that has over 4,000 ratings on Goodreads
5. Read a book that scares you
6. Read a book that has chocolate in the title OR that chocolate plays prominently in the book.
7. Read a book that has an owl in it OR on the cover
8. Read a book that has a stingy character OR a character named Jack
9. Read a book that is 400+ pages
10. Read a book that has a face on the cover or one that is 150 pages or less
11. Read a book that has food on the cover
12. Read a book that has a character that goes door to door for work or hobby OR a charater who is very poor
13. Read a book set in Canada
14. Read a book that has one of the following words in the title: Halloween, Hallows, Eve, Evening, All, Saints, Day, Souls
15. Read a book with an orange or a black cover
16. Read a book that takes place in Ireland
17. Read a book in which an MC owns or IS or CHANGES INTO a cat
18. Read a book that has a scarecrow in the book OR on the cover OR an MC is involved somehow in agriculture (farm, ranch, gardener, etc)
19. Read a book with one of the following words in the title: Witches, Night, Snap, Apple, Samhain, Summer, End
20. Read a book that has a goddess in it OR an apple on the cover
21. Read a book that takes place in Scotland OR has a mirror on the cover
22. Read a book where a MC is executed OR a coup is planned and/or executed
23. Read a book about Houdini or that has an MC that is a magician (not a witch or real magic)

25. Read a book set in Mexico OR that has a ghoul in it
26. Read a book that has fire on the cover OR bones on the cover OR has a skeleton in the story
27. Read a book where a character disguises him/herself in some way OR a book about zombies

31. Read any book that is considered a classic
34. Read a book set in China OR a book that has a dragon
35. Read a book that has a ghost in it OR set in Hong Kong
36. Read a book set in Salem
37. Read a book from a series that is really long - has 10 or more books in the series
38. Read a book from a series that is even longer - has 20 or more books in the series
40. Read a book where one of the MC is a child - 18 years or younger

This looks like fun! I wil try for Spooky!
Done!

The Girl on the Train Over 4000 ratings on goodreads.
Stormbird Character named Jack
Spycatcher Large Print 600+ pages
The Woman in Black: A Ghost Story This one did scare me.
The Assassin's Blade an MC is assissinated

Two of the categories listed have more than one number - Halloween theme (28,29,30) and crime committed (32,33). Does that mean you can read more than one book in that category for 1 point each? Or if you read a book in that category does it counts as 3 points?

Nell wrote: "Two of the categories listed have more than one number - Halloween theme (28,29,30) and crime committed (32,33). Does that mean you can read more than one book in that category for 1 point each? Or..."

I believe you can read two or three books in that category. One book won't get all the points.

Welcome Jim, Karrie, Amy and Mai!

Glad to have you all join.

The numbers were meant to match up with the number of the Halloweeen trivia item (in the spoilers) that inspired that category, since some of the trivia items were rather repeptitive.

I had intended to only allow one book for each category, but since my numbering system is a little confusing - and because there are actually more than one trivia item behind each of those categories anyways - you can count more than one book for those categories that have more than one number.

So, if there are 3 numbers, you can read 1, 2 or 3 books for that category at one point per book read.

Sound good?

Penni wrote: "Welcome Jim, Karrie, Amy and Mai!

Glad to have you all join.

The numbers were meant to match up with the number of the Halloweeen trivia item (in the spoilers) that inspired that category, since ..."

Sounds great to me. That's what I had thought. Thanks for the follow up.

Penni wrote: "The numbers were meant to match up with the number of the Halloweeen trivia item (in the spoilers) that inspired that category, since ...So, if there are 3 numbers, you can read 1, 2 or 3 books for that category at one point per book read.

Sound good? "

Sounds great! Thanks

I'm finished :) This has been fun, thank you for a great challenge!


TLC October Monthly Challenge
Progress: 16/16 COMPLETE

3. Read a book that has over 4,000 ratings on Goodreads - First Grave on the Right|Darynda Jones|15/10/03 ★★

4. Read a book that has a character that is a witch - Ice Shards|Yasmine Galenorn|15/10/03 ★★★

9. Read a book that is 400+ pages - Furies of Calderon|Jim Butcher|15/10/15 ★★★

11. Read a book that has food on the cover - The Obituary Society|Jessica L. Randall|15/10/04 ★★

14. Read a book that has one of the following words in the title: Halloween, Hallows, Eve, Evening, All, Saints, Day, Souls - Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor|Lisa Kleypas|15/10/13 ★★★

15. Read a book with an orange or a black cover - Smoke and Mirrors|Neil Gaiman|15/10/20 ★★★★

17. Read a book in which an MC owns or IS or CHANGES INTO a cat - One Salt Sea|Seanan McGuire|15/10/02 ★★★★

19. Read a book with one of the following words in the title: Witches, Night, Snap, Apple, Samhain, Summer, End - Chimes at Midnight|Seanan McGuire|15/10/05 ★★★★★

21. Read a book that takes place in Scotland OR has a mirror on the cover - To Scotland, With Love|Karen Hawkins|15/10/10 ★★

24. Read a book that has a fully dressed person on the cover OR a person on the cover that is shown from the back only - Ashes of Honor|Seanan McGuire|15/10/04 ★★★★★

26. Read a book that has fire on the cover OR bones on the cover OR has a skeleton in the story - Twice Tempted|Jeaniene Frost|15/10/05 ★★★

32, 33 Read any book that has a crime committed in it - Fundraising the Dead|Sheila Connolly|15/10/24 ★★★
- The Girl on the Train|Paula Hawkins|15/10/12 ★★

34. Read a book set in China OR a book that has a dragon - Empire of Ivory|Naomi Novik|15/10/08 ★★★

35. Read a book that has a ghost in it OR set in Hong Kong - Ghost Story|Jim Butcher|15/10/16 ★★★★★

37. Read a book from a series that is really long - has 10 or more books in the series - Turn Coat|Jim Butcher|15/10/15 ★★★★

Mai wrote: "I'm finished :) This has been fun, thank you for a great challenge!



TLC October Monthly Challenge

Progress: 16/16 COMPLETE

3. Read a book that has over 4,000 ratings on Goodreads - "

Excellent job Mai!

I noticed you didn't rate Furies of Calderon as highly as the Dresden Files books. Is it a series that has potential? Or just not up to par? I'm reading The Aeronaut's Windlass and am enjoying it at the moment (it is VERY LONG), but it is quite different than Dresden Files.

Thank you! It has definitely potential, but it is lacking the humor of the Dresden Files. It's also no Urban Fantasy series, but classic High Fantasy. I liked a lot of the world building (the magic, the Roman-esque setting), but felt the pacing was a little on the slow side. Still, I'm going to read book #2 in the series, too :)

Mai wrote: "Thank you! It has definitely potential, but it is lacking the humor of the Dresden Files. It's also no Urban Fantasy series, but classic High Fantasy. I liked a lot of the world building (the magic..."

Cool. I've only read up to about 8 of the Dresden files and like his writing style and humor (but geez what has he got AGAINST Harry lol). The Aeronauts Windlass has the humor and steampunk aspects so I am enjoying that so far. Am interested in others of his books.

November challenge is up. here...

TLC November Challenge

I'm all done :) updated post #10 was able to get 16 done. Great challenge! Good luck everyone and see you over in next month's challenge.

All done.


READ: 15/15

✔3. Read a book that has over 4,000 ratings on Goodreads
Magic Shifts - Ilona Andrews (7504 ratings) 10/9

✔4. Read a book that has a character that is a witch
Sealed with a Curse - Cecy Robson 10/22

✔8. Read a book that has a stingy character OR a character named Jack
Fifty Shades Freed - E.L. James 10/6

✔9. Read a book that is 400+ pages
Queen of Shadows - Sarah J. Maas (648 pages) 10/27

✔10. Read a book that has a face on the cover or one that is 150 pages or less
Days of Blood & Starlight - Laini Taylor 10/13

✔11. Read a book that has food on the cover
Luscious - Amanda Usen 10/2

✔15. Read a book with an orange or a black cover
Fingersmith - Sarah Waters 10/8



✔17. Read a book in which an MC owns or IS or CHANGES INTO a cat
The Heart of a Hero - Janet Chapman (hero has 5 cats) 10/25

✔19. Read a book with one of the following words in the title: Witches, Night, Snap, Apple, Samhain, Summer, End
Night Forbidden - Joss Ware 10/14

✔21. Read a book that takes place in Scotland OR has a mirror on the cover
X Marks the Scot - Victoria Roberts 10/23

✔24. Read a book that has a fully dressed person on the cover OR a person on the cover that is shown from the back only
Dexter in the Dark - Jeff Lindsay 10/23

✔25. Read a book set in Mexico OR that has a ghoul in it
Ruthless Game - Christine Feehan (set in Mexico) 10/29

✔32, 33 Read any book that has a crime committed in it
Butterfly - Kathryn Harvey 10/17

✔35. Read a book that has a ghost in it OR set in Hong Kong
The Ghost Hunter - Lori Brighton 10/19

✔37. Read a book from a series that is really long - has 10 or more books in the series
Play of Passion - Nalini Singh (#9 out of #15) 10/28



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

Finished, thank you for the challenge!

I'll try for disturbed -> upgraded to nightmarish

15/10-12

1. Read a Science Fiction book that involves space travel
2. Read a book with a pumpkin or jack-o-lantern on the cover OR a book where the characters carve a pumpkin for Halloween
3. Read a book that has over 4,000 ratings on Goodreads
4. Read a book that has a character that is a witch - Any Witch Way You Can by Amanda M. Lee (10/13/15)
5. Read a book that scares you
6. Read a book that has chocolate in the title OR that chocolate plays prominently in the book.
7. Read a book that has an owl in it OR on the cover
8. Read a book that has a stingy character OR a character named Jack - Streetlights Like Fireworks by David Pandolfe (10/26/15)
9. Read a book that is 400+ pages - The Iliad by Homer (539p) (10/30/15)
10. Read a book that has a face on the cover or one that is 150 pages or less - Waiting for Clark by Annabeth Albert (95p) (10/30/15)
11. Read a book that has food on the cover
12. Read a book that has a character that goes door to door for work or hobby OR a charater who is very poor
13. Read a book set in Canada
14. Read a book that has one of the following words in the title: Halloween, Hallows, Eve, Evening, All, Saints, Day, Souls
15. Read a book with an orange or a black cover - Whiskey Sour by J.A. Konrath (10/27/15)

16. Read a book that takes place in Ireland
17. Read a book in which an MC owns or IS or CHANGES INTO a cat
18. Read a book that has a scarecrow in the book OR on the cover OR an MC is involved somehow in agriculture (farm, ranch, gardener, etc)
19. Read a book with one of the following words in the title: Witches, Night, Snap, Apple, Samhain, Summer, End
20. Read a book that has a goddess in it OR an apple on the cover - Twilight by Stephenie Meyer (10/20/15)

21. Read a book that takes place in Scotland OR has a mirror on the cover
22. Read a book where a MC is executed OR a coup is planned and/or executed - A Pocket Full of Rye by Agatha Christie (10/5/15)
23. Read a book about Houdini or that has an MC that is a magician (not a witch or real magic)
24. Read a book that has a fully dressed person on the cover OR a person on the cover that is shown from the back only - Saving Grace by Pamela Fagan Hutchins (10/22/15)

25. Read a book set in Mexico OR that has a ghoul in it
26. Read a book that has fire on the cover OR bones on the cover OR has a skeleton in the story
27. Read a book where a character disguises him/herself in some way OR a book about zombies - Nekropolis by Tim Waggoner (MC is a zombie) (10/10/15)
28, 29, 30 Read any book with a Halloween theme OR Halloween scene
Killing Time by Amy Beth Arkawy (10/18/15)
31. Read any book that is considered a classic
32,
33 Read any book that has a crime committed in it
Who Do, Voodoo? by Rochelle Staab (10/6/15)
A Friend of Silence: A Roger and Bess Mystery by M. Lee Prescott (10/14/15)
34. Read a book set in China OR a book that has a dragon
35. Read a book that has a ghost in it OR set in Hong Kong - A Candidate For Murder by Lynn Bohart (10/21/15)
36. Read a book set in Salem
37. Read a book from a series that is really long - has 10 or more books in the series
38. Read a book from a series that is even longer - has 20 or more books in the series
39. Read a book with commercialism as a theme OR a book where an MC lives simple and "non-commercial" - Midnight in Montmartre by Chloe Emile (Both the MC and her love-interrest work in advertising) (10/2/15)
40. Read a book where one of the MC is a child - 18 years or younger - The Foul Mouth and the Fanged Lady by Richard Raley (10/16/15)

Finished on post 4 - completed 13 books!

Belkis wrote: "I'm all done :) updated post #10 was able to get 16 done. Great challenge! Good luck everyone and see you over in next month's challenge."

Good job!

So Manwhore has a chocolate theme. Even better lol. How did you like it?

JoAnne wrote: "Finished on post 4 - completed 13 books!"

Excellent! I'm going to be starting the Animal Magnatism series soon. I've like other stuff by that author.