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Read books for each task listed. Some (but not all) tasks will have opportunities to collect bonus points.

You can read one book for every task or read multiple books for some tasks. (For example - you could choose to just focus on task 5 and read books with orange / brown covers. That's fine - you can claim points for each one that fits).

Each book may only be used for one task. (For example, you might read a book that is set in October, where somebody dresses up for Halloween - you can count this book for task 2 OR 11 but not both)

The aim of the game is to score as many points as possible by the end of the quarter.

Scoring: Score 1 point for each book read that fits a task plus 2 points for each bonus task.

EXAMPLE:

TASK: Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set in New England)
You read a book set in California = 1 point for USA : Total 1 point

You read a book set in Massachusetts = 1 point for USA + 2 points for New England : Total 3 points

Please keep a record of your points at the top of your post so we can award you your 'Hall of Fame' badge!



Duration: Sept 1st 2016 - Nov 30th 2016

*Books must be started and finished within this time frame*

*Any genre / format is fine. Re-reads are allowed. No page minimum*

Reserve your spot but no reading till the 1st!

1-10 points - Super Seasonal
11-20 points - Amazing Autumn
21+ points - Fantastic Fall


TASKS

1. Read a book published in Sept, Oct or Nov of any year (Bonus: published in 2016)

2. Read a book set in Sept, Oct or Nov

3. Read a book with the letters F A L L somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Fall' in order in the title, so Fall, Fallen, Falling etc)

4. Read a book with a weather word in the title (Bonus: 'Rain' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of autumn leaves. This can be as simple as an orange or brown cover. (Bonus: Actual autumn leaves on cover)

6. Labor Day – Read a book where somebody starts a new job.

7. Labor Day – Read a book with something white on the cover (Bonus: White clothes on cover)

8. Back to school – Read a book where the main character is a student

9. Harvest – Read a book with food on the cover (Bonus: Corn on the cover)

10. Harvest - Read a book set on a farm (Bonus: Harvesting also mentioned in story)

11. Halloween – Read a book where the characters dress up in costumes (Bonus: Halloween Costume Party/ Trick or Treating)

12. Halloween – Read any book from one of the following listopias - Vampires, Gothic or Horror

13. Oktoberfest – Read a book set in Europe (Bonus: Set in Germany)

14. Samhain – Read a book featuring a witch (Bonus: Main character is a witch)

15. Thanksgiving – Read a book set in USA (Bonus: set in New England (view spoiler)[ Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont (hide spoiler)])

16. October 10th – Columbus Day – Read a book with an explorer or someone who travels by boat (Bonus: Read a book about Christopher Columbus)

17. November 5th – Guy Fawkes Night / Bonfire Night (UK) - Read a book involving fire

18. Guy Fawkes: Read a book with the word “fireworks” in the text (Bonus: specifically relating to Guy Fawkes night)

19. November 11th – Remembrance Day (UK) – Read a book with a character who is in the military (Bonus: also set during World War 1 or 2)

20. November 30th – St Andrew’s Day – Read a book with an author OR character called Andrew (Bonus: also set in Scotland)

Points: 92

TASKS

1. Read a book published in Sept, Oct or Nov of any year (Bonus: published in 2016)
- 1 point - 1 point - 1 point - 1 point - 1 point 1 point - 1 point
- 3 points

2. Read a book set in Sept, Oct or Nov
- 1 point

3. Read a book with the letters F A L L somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Fall' in order in the title, so Fall, Fallen, Falling etc)
- 3 points

4. Read a book with a weather word in the title (Bonus: 'Rain' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of autumn leaves. This can be as simple as an orange or brown cover. (Bonus: Actual autumn leaves on cover)
- 1 point - 3 points - 3 points

6. Labor Day – Read a book where somebody starts a new job.
- 1 point

7. Labor Day – Read a book with something white on the cover (Bonus: White clothes on cover)
- 3 pts - 1 point - 3 pts

8. Back to school – Read a book where the main character is a student
- 1 point

9. Harvest – Read a book with food on the cover (Bonus: Corn on the cover)
- 1 point

10. Harvest - Read a book set on a farm (Bonus: Harvesting also mentioned in story)
- 1 point - 3 points - 3 points

11. Halloween – Read a book where the characters dress up in costumes (Bonus: Halloween Costume Party/ Trick or Treating)
- 3 points - 3 points - 3 points

12. Halloween – Read any book from one of the following listopias - Vampires, Gothic or Horror
- 1 pt

13. Oktoberfest – Read a book set in Europe (Bonus: Set in Germany)
- 1 point - 1 point - partially in Germany - 3 points

14. Samhain – Read a book featuring a witch (Bonus: Main character is a witch)
- 3 points - 3 points - 3 points

15. Thanksgiving – Read a book set in USA (Bonus: set in New England (view spoiler))
- 1 point - 3 points - 3 points - 3 points - 1 point - 1 point 1 point - 1 point - 3 points

16. October 10th – Columbus Day – Read a book with an explorer or someone who travels by boat (Bonus: Read a book about Christopher Columbus)

17. November 5th – Guy Fawkes Night / Bonfire Night (UK) - Read a book involving fire
- 1 point - 1 point

18. Guy Fawkes: Read a book with the word “fireworks” in the text (Bonus: specifically relating to Guy Fawkes night)
- 1 point

19. November 11th – Remembrance Day (UK) – Read a book with a character who is in the military (Bonus: also set during World War 1 or 2)
- 3 points - 1 point
Lilac Girls - 3 points

20. November 30th – St Andrew’s Day – Read a book with an author OR character called Andrew (Bonus: also set in Scotland)
-1 point

Welcome to the challenge Joann. Hope you enjoy it!

Count me in also!

I'm in

Duration: Sept 1st 2016 - Nov 30th 2016
11-20 points - Amazing Autumn

TASKS

1. Read a book published in Sept, Oct or Nov of any year (Bonus: published in 2016) - A Cowboy for Christmas | Sep 15

2. Read a book set in Sept, Oct or Nov - My Kind of Wonderful | Sep 14

3. Read a book with the letters F A L L somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Fall' in order in the title, so Fall, Fallen, Falling etc)

4. Read a book with a weather word in the title (Bonus: 'Rain' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of autumn leaves. This can be as simple as an orange or brown cover. (Bonus: Actual autumn leaves on cover)

6. Labor Day – Read a book where somebody starts a new job.

7. Labor Day – Read a book with something white on the cover (Bonus: White clothes on cover)

8. Back to school – Read a book where the main character is a student

9. Harvest – Read a book with food on the cover (Bonus: Corn on the cover)

10. Harvest - Read a book set on a farm (Bonus: Harvesting also mentioned in story)

11. Halloween – Read a book where the characters dress up in costumes (Bonus: Halloween Costume Party/ Trick or Treating)

12. Halloween – Read any book from one of the following listopias - Vampires, Gothic or Horror

13. Oktoberfest – Read a book set in Europe (Bonus: Set in Germany)

14. Samhain – Read a book featuring a witch (Bonus: Main character is a witch)

15. Thanksgiving – Read a book set in USA (Bonus: set in New England (view spoiler))

16. October 10th – Columbus Day – Read a book with an explorer or someone who travels by boat (Bonus: Read a book about Christopher Columbus)

17. November 5th – Guy Fawkes Night / Bonfire Night (UK) - Read a book involving fire

18. Guy Fawkes: Read a book with the word “fireworks” in the text (Bonus: specifically relating to Guy Fawkes night)

19. November 11th – Remembrance Day (UK) – Read a book with a character who is in the military (Bonus: also set during World War 1 or 2)

20. November 30th – St Andrew’s Day – Read a book with an author OR character called Andrew (Bonus: also set in Scotland)

Reading the Seasons
Duration: Sept 1/16-Nov 30/16
Books Completed: 8/?
Points: 12

TASKS

1. Read a book published in Sept, Oct or Nov of any year (Bonus: published in 2016)
1.Cat vs Human Fairy Tails by Yasmine Surovec 09/07/16 *** Sept 2016 3 pts
2. The Curse of the Bridal Chamber by Hunter Murphy 09/18/16 ** Sept 2016 3 pts


2. Read a book set in Sept, Oct or Nov

3. Read a book with the letters F A L L somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Fall' in order in the title, so Fall, Fallen, Falling etc)
1. The Misadventure of Sherlock Holmes by Giles Chanot 09/13/16 ** 1 pt
2. First to Fall by Olivia Blake 09/29/16 *** 1 pt

4. Read a book with a weather word in the title (Bonus: 'Rain' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of autumn leaves. This can be as simple as an orange or brown cover. (Bonus: Actual autumn leaves on cover)

6. Labor Day – Read a book where somebody starts a new job.
Olmec Obituary by L.J.M. Owen 09/07/16 **** 1 pt

7. Labor Day – Read a book with something white on the cover (Bonus: White clothes on cover)

8. Back to school – Read a book where the main character is a student
Tempting the Biker: by Amber Burns 09/13/16 * 1 pt

9. Harvest – Read a book with food on the cover (Bonus: Corn on the cover)

10. Harvest - Read a book set on a farm (Bonus: Harvesting also mentioned in story)

11. Halloween – Read a book where the characters dress up in costumes (Bonus: Halloween Costume Party/ Trick or Treating)

12. Halloween – Read any book from one of the following listopias - Vampires, Gothic or Horror

13. Oktoberfest – Read a book set in Europe (Bonus: Set in Germany)

14. Samhain – Read a book featuring a witch (Bonus: Main character is a witch)

15. Thanksgiving – Read a book set in USA (Bonus: set in New England (view spoiler))
Dating in the Apocalypse: Sarah: "The One" by Christopher John Chater 09/27/16 **** 1 pt

16. October 10th – Columbus Day – Read a book with an explorer or someone who travels by boat (Bonus: Read a book about Christopher Columbus)

17. November 5th – Guy Fawkes Night / Bonfire Night (UK) - Read a book involving fire

18. Guy Fawkes: Read a book with the word “fireworks” in the text (Bonus: specifically relating to Guy Fawkes night)

19. November 11th – Remembrance Day (UK) – Read a book with a character who is in the military (Bonus: also set during World War 1 or 2)
Hot For Heather by Caitlyn Lynch 09/07/16 *** 1 pt

20. November 30th – St Andrew’s Day – Read a book with an author OR character called Andrew (Bonus: also set in Scotland)

Welcome Penni, Poongothai and Creative Caprice!

Reading The Seasons - Autumn

Duration: 1/9/16 - 30/11/16

Book Read: 70
Points: 90

TASKS

1. Read a book published in Sept, Oct or Nov of any year (Bonus: published in 2016)
His Last Bow: 8 Stories - Arthur Conan Doyle (15/9/16) - Oct 1917 = 1 point
And Then There Were None - Agatha Christie (23/9/16) - Nov 1939 = 1 point
The Monogram Murders - Sophie Hannah (17/10/16) - Sept 2014 = 1 point
Moon Signs - Helen Haught Fanick (20/10/16) - Oct 2011 = 1 point
The Last Battle - C.S. Lewis (4/11/16) - Sept 1956 = 1 point
The Prisoner's Gold - Chris Kuzneski(6/11/16) - Oct 2015 = 1 point
The Sacrifice - Peg Brantley (20/11/16) - Oct 2013 = 1 point
I Let You Go - Clare Mackintosh (24/11/16) - Nov 2014 = 1 point

2. Read a book set in Sept, Oct or Nov
The Daughter's Secret - Eva Holland (8/9/16) - Set in November = 1 point
A Charm of Powerful Trouble - Robert Bruce Stewart (18/9/16) - Set in Sept = 1 point
Nine Years Gone - Chris Culver (7/11/16) - Set in November = 1 point
The Traitor's Mark - D.K. Wilson (16/11/16) - Set in Sept/Oct = 1 point
Thanks for the Memories - Cecelia Ahern (21/11/16) - Set in Sept/Oct/Nov = 1 point

3. Read a book with the letters F A L L somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Fall' in order in the title, so Fall, Fallen, Falling etc)

4. Read a book with a weather word in the title (Bonus: 'Rain' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of autumn leaves. This can be as simple as an orange or brown cover. (Bonus: Actual autumn leaves on cover)
- The Hundredth Man - Jack Kerley (30/9/16) orange cover = 1 point
- In The Blood - Jack Kerley (26/10/16) - orange cover = 1 point

6. Labor Day – Read a book where somebody starts a new job.
The Korean Word For Butterfly - Jamie Zerndt (14/9/16) - Billie and Joe move to Korea to teach English = 1 point
Swimming Home - Ruth Mancini (27/9/16) - Lizzie starts a new job as assistant to a doctor = 1 point

7. Labor Day – Read a book with something white on the cover (Bonus: White clothes on cover)
- The Perks of Being a Wallflower - Stephen Chbosky (5/9/16) - shirt = 3 points
- Cat Among the Pigeons - Agatha Christie (13/10/16) - ball = 1 point
- Step Back In Time - Ali McNamara (22/11/16) - t-shirts = 3 points

8. Back to school – Read a book where the main character is a student
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - J.K. Rowling (3/9/16) = 1 point
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - J.K. Rowling (6/10/16) = 1 point
Blacklands - Belinda Bauer (14/11/16) - Steven = 1 point

9. Harvest – Read a book with food on the cover (Bonus: Corn on the cover)
Making Lemonade - Kate Langdon (31/10/16) - lemon - = 1 point
Smashed Potatoes and Gravy - Ginny Gold (13/11/16) - corn - = 3 points

10. Harvest - Read a book set on a farm (Bonus: Harvesting also mentioned in story)
The Wouldbegoods - E. Nesbit (19/11/16) = 1 point

11. Halloween – Read a book where the characters dress up in costumes (Bonus: Halloween Costume Party/ Trick or Treating)
The Survivor - Sean Slater (6/9/16) - Courtney wears costume for Halloween parade/party = 3 points
The Alphabet Sisters - Monica McInerney (15/10/16) - Characters wear costumes to perform in a musical = 1 point

12. Halloween – Read any book from one of the following listopias - Vampires, Gothic or Horror
The Historian - Elizabeth Kostova (19/10/16) - #5 on Vampires list = 1 point

13. Oktoberfest – Read a book set in Europe (Bonus: Set in Germany)
Playing with Fire - Tess Gerritsen (14/9/16) - Mostly set in Italy = 1 point
Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen (19/9/16) - UK = 1 point
Second Life - S.J. Watson (22/9/16) - UK = 1 point
The Final Minute - Simon Kernick (26/9/16) - UK = 1 point
Missing, Presumed - Susie Steiner (28/10/16) - UK = 1 point
A Poison Tree - John Dolan (1/11/16) - UK = 1 point
The Affair of the 39 Cufflinks - James Anderson (4/11/16) - UK = 1 point
The Mystery of the Yellow Room - Gaston Leroux (8/11/16) - France = 1 point
Love You Dead - Peter James(10/11/16) - UK = 1 point
You And Me, Always - Jill Mansell (11/11/16) - UK = 1 point

14. Samhain – Read a book featuring a witch (Bonus: Main character is a witch)
The Magician's Nephew - C.S. Lewis (9/9/16) - Jadis = 1 point
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - J.K. Rowling (2/10/16) - Hermione = 1 point
The Wizard Of Dark Street - Shawn Thomas Odyssey (10/10/16) - Sanora = 1 point
Somebody tell Aunt Tillie She's Dead - Christiana Miller (17/10/16) - (m/c) Mara = 3 points
How (Not) to Kiss a Toad - Elizabeth A. Reeves (17/11/16) - (m/c) Cindy = 3 points

15. Thanksgiving – Read a book set in USA (Bonus: set in New England (view spoiler)[ Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont (hide spoiler)])
Pretty Little Liars - Sara Shepard (6/9/16) - Pennsylvania = 1 point
X - Sue Grafton (11/9/16) - California = 1 point
Gone - Lisa Gardner (13/9/16) - Oregon = 1 point
The Bone Collector - Jeffery Deaver (16/9/16) - New York = 1 point
Pretty Girls - Karin Slaughter (17/9/16) - Georgia = 1 point
Far From True - Linwood Barclay (29/9/16) - New York = 1 point
The Death Collectors - Jack Kerley (4/10/16) - Alabama = 1 point
The Killing Room - Richard Montanari (8/10/16) - Philadelphia = 1 point
The Broken Souls - Jack Kerley (12/10/16) - Alabama = 1 point
Blood Brother - Jack Kerley (16/10/16) - New York = 1 point
The Vampire's Mail Order Bride - Kristen Painter (22/10/16) - Georgia = 1 point
All the Blue-Eyed Angels - Jen Blood (23/10/16) - Maine, New England = 3 points
Every Three Hours - Chris Mooney (25/10/16) - Massachusetts, New England = 3 points
The Doll Maker - Richard Montanari (29/10/16) - Philadelphia = 1 point
Little Girls Lost - Jack Kerley (30/10/16) - Alabama = 1 point
Mayflower Murders - Carolyn McCray (18/11/16) - Massachusetts = 3 points

16. October 10th – Columbus Day – Read a book with an explorer or someone who travels by boat (Bonus: Read a book about Christopher Columbus)
The Lost World - Arthur Conan Doyle (24/9/16) - Professor Challenger - explorer = 1 point
Diamonds Are Forever - Ian Fleming (13/10/16) - James and Tiffany travel from US to UK on a ship = 1 point

17. November 5th – Guy Fawkes Night / Bonfire Night (UK) - Read a book involving fire.
Liar Liar - M.J. Arlidge (12/11/16) - Case involves an arsonist = 1 point

18. Guy Fawkes: Read a book with the word “fireworks” in the text (Bonus: specifically relating to Guy Fawkes night)
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - J.K. Rowling (4/9/16)
...rounded off the evening with a display of Filibuster fireworks. (pg 53) = 1 point
Saving Saffron Sweeting - Pauline Wiles (7/9/16)
...huddled in the dark to celebrate Guy Fawkes night. November the fifth was a Sunday, so the fireworks were held the night before... (loc. 3087) = 3 points
Love and Muddy Puddles - Cecily Paterson (17/9/16)
...being part of a fireworks display. (loc. 2882) = 1 point
The Alexander Cipher - Will Adams (23/9/16)
...to explode like fireworks... (pg 47) = 1 point
Maximum Ride Forever - James Patterson (3/11/16)
...no one was very excited about fireworks. (pg 355) = 1 point

19. November 11th – Remembrance Day (UK) – Read a book with a character who is in the military (Bonus: also set during World War 1 or 2)
Behind the Scenes at the Museum - Kate Atkinson (27/11/16) - Several members of the family are in the army = 1 point

20. November 30th – St Andrew’s Day – Read a book with an author OR character called Andrew (Bonus: also set in Scotland)
The Prophet - Ethan Cross (2/9/16) - Character - Andrew Garrison = 1 point

READ THE SEASONS

Duration: Sept 1st 2016 - Nov 30th 2016

*Books must be started and finished within this time frame*

Reserve your spot but no reading till the 1st!

21+ points - Fantastic Fall

22 books
30 points

TASKS

1. Read a book published in Sept, Oct or Nov of any year (Bonus: published in 2016) (12 points)

Grave Peril by Jim Butcher 9/10/16
published 9/1/01
Rocky Mountain Freedom by Vivian Arend 9/14/16
published 11/19/13
The Big Book of Sherlock Holmes Stories by Otto Penzler 9/27/16
published: 10/27/15
A Dom is Forever by Lexi Blake 10/20/16
published 11/10/12
Sirens in Bliss by Sophie Oak 10/23/16
published 9/20/13
The Infinite Sea by Rick Yancey 10/24/16
published 9/16/14
Second Chance Cowboy by Rhonda Lee Carver 10/27/16
published 11/8/10
The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis 10/28/16
published 9/1954
The Highlander's Touch by Karen Marie Moning 10/30/16
published 11/7/00
+3 Mischief and the Masters by Cherise Sinclair 11/23/16
published 11/15/16

2. Read a book set in Sept, Oct or Nov (1 point)

Running Scared by Elizabeth Lowell 9/16/16
set in October and November

3. Read a book with the letters F A L L somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Fall' in order in the title, so Fall, Fallen, Falling etc) (1 point)

If Only They Could Talk by James Herriot 9/9/16

4. Read a book with a weather word in the title (Bonus: 'Rain' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of autumn leaves. This can be as simple as an orange or brown cover. (Bonus: Actual autumn leaves on cover)

6. Labor Day – Read a book where somebody starts a new job. (1 point)

Undersold by B.B. Hamel 9/11/16
Amy starts a new job.

7. Labor Day – Read a book with something white on the cover (Bonus: White clothes on cover) (6 points)

Game for Seduction by Bella Andre 9/9/16

Cast On, Kill Off by Maggie Sefton 9/22/16

8. Back to school – Read a book where the main character is a student (1 point)

Rock Hard by Olivia Cunning 10/7/16
Jessica is a law student

9. Harvest – Read a book with food on the cover (Bonus: Corn on the cover)

10. Harvest - Read a book set on a farm (Bonus: Harvesting also mentioned in story)

11. Halloween – Read a book where the characters dress up in costumes (Bonus: Halloween Costume Party/ Trick or Treating)

12. Halloween – Read any book from one of the following listopias - Vampires, Gothic or Horror (1 point)

Vampires #26 - Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh 9/30/16

13. Oktoberfest – Read a book set in Europe (Bonus: Set in Germany) (1 point)

They Do It with Mirrors by Agatha Christie 9/27/16
set in UK

14. Samhain – Read a book featuring a witch (Bonus: Main character is a witch)

15. Thanksgiving – Read a book set in USA (Bonus: set in New England (view spoiler)) (3 points)

The Deal by Elle Kennedy 9/30/16
set in Massachusettes

16. October 10th – Columbus Day – Read a book with an explorer or someone who travels by boat (Bonus: Read a book about Christopher Columbus) (1 point)

Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon 9/4/16
Jamie and Claire travel from Scotland to France by boat.

17. November 5th – Guy Fawkes Night / Bonfire Night (UK) - Read a book involving fire

18. Guy Fawkes: Read a book with the word “fireworks” in the text (Bonus: specifically relating to Guy Fawkes night)

19. November 11th – Remembrance Day (UK) – Read a book with a character who is in the military (Bonus: also set during World War 1 or 2) (1 point)

Second Chance Pass by Robyn Carr 10/22/16
Rick is in the marines

20. November 30th – St Andrew’s Day – Read a book with a character called Andrew (Bonus: also set in Scotland) (1 point)

The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis 10/27/16
Uncle Andrew - Diggory's uncle

Welcome to the challenge Bonita!

Reading The Seasons - Autumn
Duration: September 1st 2016 - November 30st 2016

Books Read: 22
Points: 24? (one bonus)

1. Read a book published in Sept, Oct or Nov of any year (Bonus: published in 2016)
= by Karen Rose (9/1/16 - 9/24/16) September plus set in November :-)
by Laurie LeClair (9/24/16 - 9/25/16) September
by Lynette Eason (10/14/16) October
by Harmony Raines (10/24/16 - 10/25/16) November

2. Read a book set in Sept, Oct or Nov:
by Julie Klassen (9/4/16 - 9/8/16) Part I of the book mainly set in October

3. Read a book with the letters F A L L somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order.

4. Read a book with a weather word in the title (Bonus: 'Rain' in the title) 1441205683 Rain Song

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of autumn leaves. This can be as simple as an orange or brown cover. (Bonus: Actual autumn leaves on cover)
by J.A. Konrath (9/1/16 - 9/3/16)
book 4 of by Terri Blackstock (9/3/16 - 9/14/16)

6. Labor Day – Read a book where somebody starts a new job.
by Dee Henderson (10/12/16 - 10/13/16) the male MC gives up after burn out job as paramedic and starts a carpentry

7. Labor Day – Read a book with something white on the cover (Bonus: White clothes on cover)

8. Back to school – Read a book where the main character is a student

9. Harvest – Read a book with food on the cover (Bonus: Corn on the cover)
by Mary Ellen Bramwell (10/16/16 - 10/17/16) plus published in September :-)

10. Harvest - Read a book set on a farm (Bonus: Harvesting also mentioned in story)
= by Karen Witemeyer (10/18/16 - 10/20/16) + bonus: (view spoiler)[A man set on fire the stable of the male MC's family in order to destroy their entire harvest because he wanted their land (hide spoiler)]

11. Halloween – Read a book where the characters dress up in costumes (Bonus: Halloween Costume Party/ Trick or Treating)

12. Halloween – Read any book from one of the following listopias - Vampires, Gothic or Horror:
= by Jane Austen (10/17/16 - 10/21/16) - Gothic List #13

13. Oktoberfest – Read a book set in Europe (Bonus: Set in Germany) B008SAU4RI The Amber Room (Germany, Russia, UK)
by Diana Xarissa (10/15/16 - 10/16/16) set: Isle of Man

14. Samhain – Read a book featuring a witch (Bonus: Main character is a witch) - not likely :-)

15. Thanksgiving – Read a book set in USA (Bonus: set in New England: New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island)
book 1 of by V.B. Tenery (10/13/16 - 10/14/16) Texas
= by Karen Rose (10/21/16 - 10/22/16) Georgia
by Linda Style (10/19/16 - 10/23/16) L.A. & Chicago

16. October 10th – Columbus Day – Read a book with an explorer or someone who travels by boat (Bonus: Read a book about Christopher Columbus)
by Jamie Carie (9/25/16 - 9/26/16) both MCs traveled by boat from England into the new world - now USA :-)

17. November 5th – Guy Fawkes Night / Bonfire Night (UK) - Read a book involving fire B016V85EKU Night of the Bonfire
book 1 of by Lisa Ladew (10/28/16) Crystal Creek Wildfire
= by David Baldacci (10/17/16 - 10/28/16) house fire (arson)
= by Karen Rose (10/25/16 - 10/26/16) house fires (arson)

18. Guy Fawkes: Read a book with the word “fireworks” in the text (Bonus: specifically relating to Guy Fawkes night)
by Jeffery Deaver (10/9/16 - 10/11/16) ...and watching the fireworks every night in your backyard. - p. 411 (italic according to book formating)
by Joshua Corin (10/26/16 - 10/27/16) ...and than the Fourth of July fireworks... Pos. 139

19. November 11th – Remembrance Day (UK) – Read a book with a character who is in the military (Bonus: also set during World War 1 or 2)
by Dee Henderson (9/26/16 - 9/27/16) male MC is a SEAL

20. November 30th – St Andrew’s Day – Read a book with an author OR character called Andrew (Bonus: also set in Scotland) B00BJM3RI0 Third Rule by Andrew Barrett

Welcome Agnieszka :)

Caroline, did I get it correct, no books allowed that we started to read before September?

That's right Agnieszka. Only books started and finished between 1st Sept and 30th Nov count towards this challenge. I'm terribly strict you know! :)

Too bad, now I have to decide if I'll re-read the 20 percent of Amber Room I read ages ago or if I exchange the book :-) We'll see.

Thank you anyway for your answer :-)

I guess if it's only 20% I'll allow it. I was thinking more of people reading loads of different books and then saving the last page to read on the first so that it counts towards a challenge! So we'll say as long as the majority of the book was read within the time frame you can use it. How's that? :)

Caroline wrote: "I guess if it's only 20% I'll allow it. I was thinking more of people reading loads of different books and then saving the last page to read on the first so that it counts towards a challenge! So w..."

You're the best - that sounds great :-))))))))))))))))

Sounds Fun!

Reading the Seasons
Duration: Sept 1 - Nov 30 2016
Points: 23


1. Read a book published in Sept, Oct or Nov of any year (Bonus: published in 2016)
Hatshepsut's Collar by A.W. Exley 9/26/16 - Nov 2013 - 1 Point
Secrets of the Demon by Diana Rowland 9/29/16 - Nov 2010 - 1 Point
Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 11/11/16 - Sept 2002 - 1 Point
The Maze Runner by James Dashner 11/9/16 - Oct 2009- 1 Point
Nero's Fiddle by A.W. Exley 11/16/16 - Oct 2014 - 1 Point

2. Read a book set in Sept, Oct or Nov

3. Read a book with the letters F A L L somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Fall' in order in the title, so Fall, Fallen, Falling etc)

4. Read a book with a weather word in the title (Bonus: 'Rain' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of autumn leaves. This can be as simple as an orange or brown cover. (Bonus: Actual autumn leaves on cover)

6. Labor Day – Read a book where somebody starts a new job.
Back to School Murder by Leslie Meier 8/30/16 - 1 Point
On What Grounds by Cleo Coyle 11/21/16 - 1 Point

7. Labor Day – Read a book with something white on the cover (Bonus: White clothes on cover)

8. Back to school – Read a book where the main character is a student
Crush by Stefan Petrucha 9/6/16 - 1 Point
Frostbite by Richelle Mead 9/23/16 - 1 Point

9. Harvest – Read a book with food on the cover (Bonus: Corn on the cover)
by Avery Aames 9/20/16 - 1 Point

10. Harvest - Read a book set on a farm (Bonus: Harvesting also mentioned in story)

11. Halloween – Read a book where the characters dress up in costumes (Bonus: Halloween Costume Party/ Trick or Treating)
Riding Red by Alexa Riley 11/10/16 - Trick-or-Treating - 2 Points
Bewitched, Bothered, and Biscotti by Bailey Cates 10/26/16 - Halloween Party - 2 Points

12. Halloween – Read any book from one of the following listopias - Vampires, Gothic or Horror

13. Oktoberfest – Read a book set in Europe (Bonus: Set in Germany)
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare 9/12/16 - 1 Point
Panic by K.R. Griffiths 10/31/16 - 1 Point

14. Samhain – Read a book featuring a witch (Bonus: Main character is a witch)

15. Thanksgiving – Read a book set in USA (Bonus: set in New England (view spoiler))
Cherry Bomb by J.A. Konrath 9/14/16 - 1 Point
Smoke Rising by Craig Halloran 9/1/16 - 1 Point
Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz 10/13/16 - 1 Point
Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward 10/21/16 - 1 Point
Beauty Sleeps by Alexa Riley 11/17/16 - 1 Point
The Lost Slipper by Alexa Riley 11/30/16 - 1 Point

16. October 10th – Columbus Day – Read a book with an explorer or someone who travels by boat (Bonus: Read a book about Christopher Columbus)
First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost 10/9/16 - 1 Point

17. November 5th – Guy Fawkes Night / Bonfire Night (UK) - Read a book involving fire

18. Guy Fawkes: Read a book with the word “fireworks” in the text (Bonus: specifically relating to Guy Fawkes night)

19. November 11th – Remembrance Day (UK) – Read a book with a character who is in the military (Bonus: also set during World War 1 or 2)

20. November 30th – St Andrew’s Day – Read a book with an author OR character called Andrew (Bonus: also set in Scotland)

Welcome Sunshine :)

I'll give it a try!

Reading The Seasons
Duration: Sept 1st 2016 - Nov 30th 2016
1-10 points - Super Seasonal

Books read:
Points:

1. Read a book published in Sept, Oct or Nov of any year (Bonus: published in 2016)

2. Read a book set in Sept, Oct or Nov

3. Read a book with the letters F A L L somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Fall' in order in the title, so Fall, Fallen, Falling etc)

4. Read a book with a weather word in the title (Bonus: 'Rain' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of autumn leaves. This can be as simple as an orange or brown cover. (Bonus: Actual autumn leaves on cover)

6. Labor Day – Read a book where somebody starts a new job.

7. Labor Day – Read a book with something white on the cover (Bonus: White clothes on cover)

8. Back to school – Read a book where the main character is a student

9. Harvest – Read a book with food on the cover (Bonus: Corn on the cover)

10. Harvest - Read a book set on a farm (Bonus: Harvesting also mentioned in story)

11. Halloween – Read a book where the characters dress up in costumes (Bonus: Halloween Costume Party/ Trick or Treating)

12. Halloween – Read any book from one of the following listopias - Vampires, Gothic or Horror

13. Oktoberfest – Read a book set in Europe (Bonus: Set in Germany)

14. Samhain – Read a book featuring a witch (Bonus: Main character is a witch)

15. Thanksgiving – Read a book set in USA (Bonus: set in New England (view spoiler))

16. October 10th – Columbus Day – Read a book with an explorer or someone who travels by boat (Bonus: Read a book about Christopher Columbus)

17. November 5th – Guy Fawkes Night / Bonfire Night (UK) - Read a book involving fire

18. Guy Fawkes: Read a book with the word “fireworks” in the text (Bonus: specifically relating to Guy Fawkes night)

19. November 11th – Remembrance Day (UK) – Read a book with a character who is in the military (Bonus: also set during World War 1 or 2)

20. November 30th – St Andrew’s Day – Read a book with an author OR character called Andrew (Bonus: also set in Scotland)

Welcome Brenda :)

The Lost Challenges
*NEW* Reading The Seasons
Duration: Sept 1st 2016 - Nov 30th 2016

Progress: 21 out of 21

Read books for each task listed. Some (but not all) tasks will have opportunities to collect bonus points.

You can read one book for every task or read multiple books for some tasks. (For example - you could choose to just focus on task 5 and read books with orange / brown covers. That's fine - you can claim points for each one that fits).

Each book may only be used for one task. (For example, you might read a book that is set in October, where somebody dresses up for Halloween - you can count this book for task 2 OR 11 but not both)

The aim of the game is to score as many points as possible by the end of the quarter.

Scoring: Score 1 point for each book read that fits a task plus 2 points for each bonus task.

EXAMPLE:

TASK: Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set in New England)
You read a book set in California = 1 point for USA : Total 1 point

You read a book set in Massachusetts = 1 point for USA + 2 points for New England : Total 3 points

Please keep a record of your points at the top of your post. There's no prizes but the highest scorer will get a shout out at the end of the challenge :)

*Books must be started and finished within this time frame*

*Any genre / format is fine. Re-reads are allowed. No page minimum*

Reserve your spot but no reading till the 1st!

1-10 points - Super Seasonal
11-20 points - Amazing Autumn
21+ points - Fantastic Fall

TASKS

1. Read a book published in Sept, Oct or Nov of any year: (Bonus: published in 2016)
+1 I Am Malala: The Story of the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai - ***** - 11/3/2016
+3 Magic Binds by Ilona Andrews - ***** - 10/11/2016 - BONUS Published September 20th, 2016

2. Read a book set in Sept, Oct or Nov
+1 Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts - **** - 9/20/2016 - Published November 2, 2010
+1 Fat Chance by Nick Spalding - *** - 10/3/2016 - Published October 7, 2014

3. Read a book with the letters F A L L somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order: (Bonus: The letters 'Fall' in order in the title, so Fall, Fallen, Falling etc)
+1 Courtney Crumrin: The Final Spell by Ted Naifeh - ***** - 9/23/2016

4. Read a book with a weather word in the title (Bonus: 'Rain' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of autumn leaves. This can be as simple as an orange or brown cover: (Bonus: Actual autumn leaves on cover)
+1 Courtney Crumrin's Monstrous Holiday by Ted Naifeh - ***** - 9/3/2016 - 128 Pages
+1 Courtney Crumrin: Tales of a Warlock by Ted Naifeh - ***** - 9/29/2016

6. Labor Day – Read a book where somebody starts a new job:
+1 Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë - *** - 9/6/2016 - 507 Pages
+1 I Wasn't Strong Like This When I Started Out: True Stories of Becoming a Nurse by Lee Gutkind - **** - 9/8/2016 - 320 Pages
+1 Knowing Your Value: Women, Money, and Getting What You're Worth by Mika Brzezinski - ***** - 10/15/2016
+1 Separate Beds by Elizabeth Buchan - **** - 11/1/2016
+1 American Rose: A Nation Laid Bare: The Life and Times of Gypsy Rose Lee by Karen Abbott - ***** - 11/8/2016

7. Labor Day – Read a book with something white on the cover (Bonus: White clothes on cover)

8. Back to school – Read a book where the main character is a student:
+1 courtney crumrin volume 5 by Ted Naifeh - ***** - 9/9/2016
+1 Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children: The Graphic Novel by Ransom Riggs - ***** - 9/10/2016

9. Harvest – Read a book with food on the cover (Bonus: Corn on the cover)

10. Harvest - Read a book set on a farm (Bonus: Harvesting also mentioned in story)

11. Halloween – Read a book where the characters dress up in costumes: (Bonus: Halloween Costume Party/ Trick or Treating)
+1 Batman: The Night of the Owls by Scott Snyder - ***** - 9/5/2016 - 360 Pages

12. Halloween – Read any book from one of the following listopias - Vampires, Gothic or Horror
+1 Soulless by Gail Carriger - ***** - 11/6/2016 - Best Adult Vampire Books

13. Oktoberfest – Read a book set in Europe: (Bonus: Set in Germany)
+1 Stars of Fortune by Nora Roberts - **** - 9/13/2016 - Greece

14. Samhain – Read a book featuring a witch (Bonus: Main character is a witch)

15. Thanksgiving – Read a book set in USA: (Bonus: set in New England: Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont)
+1 Lucky Us by Amy Bloom - *** - 9/15/2016
+1 E is for Evidence by Sue Grafton - *** - 10/7/2016

16. October 10th – Columbus Day – Read a book with an explorer or someone who travels by boat (Bonus: Read a book about Christopher Columbus)

17. November 5th – Guy Fawkes Night / Bonfire Night (UK) - Read a book involving fire

18. Guy Fawkes: Read a book with the word “fireworks” in the text (Bonus: specifically relating to Guy Fawkes night)

19. November 11th – Remembrance Day (UK) – Read a book with a character who is in the military (Bonus: also set during World War 1 or 2)

20. November 30th – St Andrew’s Day – Read a book with an author OR character called Andrew (Bonus: also set in Scotland)

reserved, just in case

Good luck Suzanne :)

TLC ~ Reading The Seasons
AUTUMN
Sept 1 - Nov 30, 2016
Points: 17 pts
Books read:

TASKS
Slade 9/3/16 4♥
The Mermaid's Knight 9/3/16 2♥
Valiant 9/4/16 4♥
Justice 9/5/16 3.25 - 3.5♥
Monster 9/14 3♥
The Best Man 9/14 3.5♥
Shadow's End 9/16 4♥
The Care and Feeding of Stray Vampires 9/17 4♥
Shot Glass Sin 9/17 3♥
Bitter Bite JE 9/23/16 4♥
Superhero EE 9/24/16 3♥
Brawn LD (NS) 9/24/16 4♥
Blind Faith NRW 9/25/16 4♥
The Matchmaker's Replacement RVD (WI) 9/27/16 3♥
Darkhouse KH (EIT)


1. Read a book published in Sept, Oct or Nov of any year (Bonus: published in 2016) 3 pts
Bloodline (pub 9/14) 11/2/16 4♥
Infected: Holden (pub 9/16) 10/29/16 3♥
The Secrets in My Scowl (pub 10/16) 10/24/16 4♥ (rec'vd an ARC)

2. Read a book set in Sept, Oct or Nov

3. Read a book with the letters F A L L somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Fall' in order in the title, so Fall, Fallen, Falling etc)
1 pts

Bounty Hunters Inc.: Finally Complete 9/16 3♥


4. Read a book with a weather word in the title (Bonus: 'Rain' in the title) 1 pts

Seduced by the Storm 9/11 4♥


5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of autumn leaves. This can be as simple as an orange or brown cover. (Bonus: Actual autumn leaves on cover)

1 pts

10/4/16 3♥
6. Labor Day – Read a book where somebody starts a new job.

7. Labor Day – Read a book with something white on the cover (Bonus: White clothes on cover)

8. Back to school – Read a book where the main character is a student

9. Harvest – Read a book with food on the cover (Bonus: Corn on the cover)

10. Harvest - Read a book set on a farm (Bonus: Harvesting also mentioned in story)

11. Halloween – Read a book where the characters dress up in costumes (Bonus: Halloween Costume Party/ Trick or Treating)

12. Halloween – Read any book from one of the following listopias - Vampires, Gothic or Horror

13. Oktoberfest – Read a book set in Europe (Bonus: Set in Germany)

14. Samhain – Read a book featuring a witch (Bonus: Main character is a witch)
4 pts

Necropolis 9/20/16 3♥
Sixpence & Whiskey 11/2/16 3.5♥
Blackbirds & Bourbon 11/6/16 4♥
Flight of Magpies 9/21/16 3♥



15. Thanksgiving – Read a book set in USA (Bonus: set in New England (view spoiler))

6 pts
The Matchmaker's Playbook 9/3/16 2.5♥
Monster in His Eyes 9/3/16 3.5♥
Dragos Goes to Washington 9/5/16 4♥
Pia Does Hollywood 9/5/16 4♥
Celebrity in Death 9/11 4♥
Chaos in Death 9/22/16 4♥




16. October 10th – Columbus Day – Read a book with an explorer or someone who travels by boat (Bonus: Read a book about Christopher Columbus)

17. November 5th – Guy Fawkes Night / Bonfire Night (UK) - Read a book involving fire
1 pt
Taming the Fire 9/1 3♥


18. Guy Fawkes: Read a book with the word “fireworks” in the text (Bonus: specifically relating to Guy Fawkes night)

19. November 11th – Remembrance Day (UK) – Read a book with a character who is in the military (Bonus: also set during World War 1 or 2)

20. November 30th – St Andrew’s Day – Read a book with an author OR character called Andrew (Bonus: also set in Scotland)

Welcome to the challenge Melissa :)

I'm in

Reading The Seasons - Autumn
Duration: September 1st 2016 - November 30st 2016

Books Read: 0
Points: 0


TASKS

1. Read a book published in Sept, Oct or Nov of any year (Bonus: published in 2016)

2. Read a book set in Sept, Oct or Nov

3. Read a book with the letters F A L L somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Fall' in order in the title, so Fall, Fallen, Falling etc)

4. Read a book with a weather word in the title (Bonus: 'Rain' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of autumn leaves. This can be as simple as an orange or brown cover. (Bonus: Actual autumn leaves on cover)

6. Labor Day – Read a book where somebody starts a new job.

7. Labor Day – Read a book with something white on the cover (Bonus: White clothes on cover)

8. Back to school – Read a book where the main character is a student

9. Harvest – Read a book with food on the cover (Bonus: Corn on the cover)

10. Harvest - Read a book set on a farm (Bonus: Harvesting also mentioned in story)

11. Halloween – Read a book where the characters dress up in costumes (Bonus: Halloween Costume Party/ Trick or Treating)

12. Halloween – Read any book from one of the following listopias - Vampires, Gothic or Horror

13. Oktoberfest – Read a book set in Europe (Bonus: Set in Germany)

14. Samhain – Read a book featuring a witch (Bonus: Main character is a witch)

15. Thanksgiving – Read a book set in USA (Bonus: set in New England (view spoiler))

16. October 10th – Columbus Day – Read a book with an explorer or someone who travels by boat (Bonus: Read a book about Christopher Columbus)

17. November 5th – Guy Fawkes Night / Bonfire Night (UK) - Read a book involving fire

18. Guy Fawkes: Read a book with the word “fireworks” in the text (Bonus: specifically relating to Guy Fawkes night)

19. November 11th – Remembrance Day (UK) – Read a book with a character who is in the military (Bonus: also set during World War 1 or 2)

20. November 30th – St Andrew’s Day – Read a book with an author OR character called Andrew (Bonus: also set in Scotland)

Good luck Mave!

September is over which means we are a third of the way through this quarter's 'Reading the Seasons' challenge! Time for a points update...

Players
Agnieszka = 1 points
Bonita = 0 points
Brenda = 0 points
Caroline (Me!) = 25 points
Creative Caprice = 12 points
Joann = 25 points
Mave = 0 points
Melissa = 25 books read? / ? points
Penni = 0 points
Poongothai = 0 points
Sunshine = 0 points
Suzanne = 0 points

In the lead so far is Joann with 25 points!

You have earned a 'Player of the Month' badge in the Hall of Fame. Congratulations!

I actually have 12pts for September, I'm just a notoriously late updater!

Creative Caprice wrote: "I actually have 12pts for September, I'm just a notoriously late updater!"

Lol. No worries, I'll add them to the update now :)

Reading The Seasons - Autumn
Duration: September 1st 2016 - November 30st 2016

Books Read: 3
Points: 7


TASKS

1. Read a book published in Sept, Oct or Nov of any year (Bonus: published in 2016)

2. Read a book set in Sept, Oct or Nov

3. Read a book with the letters F A L L somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Fall' in order in the title, so Fall, Fallen, Falling etc)

4. Read a book with a weather word in the title (Bonus: 'Rain' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of autumn leaves. This can be as simple as an orange or brown cover. (Bonus: Actual autumn leaves on cover)

6. Labor Day – Read a book where somebody starts a new job.

The Housewife Assassin's Handbook 9/30

7. Labor Day – Read a book with something white on the cover (Bonus: White clothes on cover)

10/8 Bonus: white shirts

8. Back to school – Read a book where the main character is a student

9. Harvest – Read a book with food on the cover (Bonus: Corn on the cover)

10. Harvest - Read a book set on a farm (Bonus: Harvesting also mentioned in story)

11. Halloween – Read a book where the characters dress up in costumes (Bonus: Halloween Costume Party/ Trick or Treating)

12. Halloween – Read any book from one of the following listopias - Vampires, Gothic or Horror

13. Oktoberfest – Read a book set in Europe (Bonus: Set in Germany)
You Are My Sunshine: A Holocaust Novel. 10/19 Bonus: Set in Germany

14. Samhain – Read a book featuring a witch (Bonus: Main character is a witch)

15. Thanksgiving – Read a book set in USA (Bonus: set in New England (view spoiler))

16. October 10th – Columbus Day – Read a book with an explorer or someone who travels by boat (Bonus: Read a book about Christopher Columbus)

17. November 5th – Guy Fawkes Night / Bonfire Night (UK) - Read a book involving fire

18. Guy Fawkes: Read a book with the word “fireworks” in the text (Bonus: specifically relating to Guy Fawkes night)

19. November 11th – Remembrance Day (UK) – Read a book with a character who is in the military (Bonus: also set during World War 1 or 2)

20. November 30th – St Andrew’s Day – Read a book with an author OR character called Andrew (Bonus: also set in Scotland)

Welcome to the challenge Betsy!

Caroline wrote: "Welcome to the challenge Betsy!"

Thank you!

October points 17


Read books for each task listed. Some (but not all) tasks will have opportunities to collect bonus points.

You can read one book for every task or read multiple books for some tasks. (For example - you could choose to just focus on task 5 and read books with orange / brown covers. That's fine - you can claim points for each one that fits).

Each book may only be used for one task. (For example, you might read a book that is set in October, where somebody dresses up for Halloween - you can count this book for task 2 OR 11 but not both)

The aim of the game is to score as many points as possible by the end of the quarter.

Scoring: Score 1 point for each book read that fits a task plus 2 points for each bonus task.

EXAMPLE:

TASK: Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set in New England)
You read a book set in California = 1 point for USA : Total 1 point

You read a book set in Massachusetts = 1 point for USA + 2 points for New England : Total 3 points

Please keep a record of your points at the top of your post. There's no prizes but the highest scorer will get a shout out at the end of the challenge :)

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Duration: Sept 1st 2016 - Nov 30th 2016

*Books must be started and finished within this time frame*

*Any genre / format is fine. Re-reads are allowed. No page minimum*

Reserve your spot but no reading till the 1st!

1-10 points - Super Seasonal
11-20 points - Amazing Autumn
21+ points - Fantastic Fall


TASKS

1. Read a book published in Sept, Oct or Nov of any year (Bonus: published in 2016) 1

2. Read a book set in Sept, Oct or Nov 1

3. Read a book with the letters F A L L somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Fall' in order in the title, so Fall, Fallen, Falling etc) 1

4. Read a book with a weather word in the title (Bonus: 'Rain' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of autumn leaves. This can be as simple as an orange or brown cover. (Bonus: Actual autumn leaves on cover) 1 plus 2 bonus 3

6. Labor Day – Read a book where somebody starts a new job.

7. Labor Day – Read a book with something white on the cover (Bonus: White clothes on cover)

8. Back to school – Read a book where the main character is a student

9. Harvest – Read a book with food on the cover (Bonus: Corn on the cover) 1 plus 2 bonus 3

10. Harvest - Read a book set on a farm (Bonus: Harvesting also mentioned in story) 1 plus 2 bonus 3

11. Halloween – Read a book where the characters dress up in costumes (Bonus: Halloween Costume Party/ Trick or Treating)

12. Halloween – Read any book from one of the following listopias - Vampires, Gothic or Horror

13. Oktoberfest – Read a book set in Europe (Bonus: Set in Germany)

14. Samhain – Read a book featuring a witch (Bonus: Main character is a witch)

15. Thanksgiving – Read a book set in USA (Bonus: set in New England (view spoiler)) set in New England too. 1 plus 2 bonus 3

16. October 10th – Columbus Day – Read a book with an explorer or someone who travels by boat (Bonus: Read a book about Christopher Columbus) 1

17. November 5th – Guy Fawkes Night / Bonfire Night (UK) - Read a book involving fire

18. Guy Fawkes: Read a book with the word “fireworks” in the text (Bonus: specifically relating to Guy Fawkes night)

19. November 11th – Remembrance Day (UK) – Read a book with a character who is in the military (Bonus: also set during World War 1 or 2) 1

20. November 30th – St Andrew’s Day – Read a book with an author OR character called Andrew (Bonus: also set in Scotland)

Hi Deanne, welcome to the challenge! Good luck :)

Thank you, Caroline :)

I'm going to be doing a points update sometime in the next couple of days - could everyone please help me out by making sure your points total is somewhere near the top of your post. Thank you :)

Points update!

October Points (Total Points in Brackets)

Agnieszka = 23 points (24)
Betsy = 7 points (7)
Bonita = 17 points (17)
Caroline (Me!) = 28 points (61)
Creative Caprice = 0 points (12)
Deanne = 17 points (17)
Joann = 36 points (61)
Melissa = 25 books read? / ? points

In the lead so far overall is Joann with 61 points!

Most points scored for October goes to Joann with 36 points!

You have earned a 'Player of the Month' badge in the Hall of Fame. Congratulations!

If you haven't got around to updating your points for October yet, that's ok. Just let me know when you do and I'll amend the update :)

My October points are 17

Deanne wrote: "My October points are 17"

Thanks Deanne, will change the update :)

I hit 21!!

The Lost Challenges
*NEW* Reading The Seasons
Duration: Sept 1st 2016 - Nov 30th 2016

Progress: 21 out of 21

Read books for each task listed. Some (but not all) tasks will have opportunities to collect bonus points.

You can read one book for every task or read multiple books for some tasks. (For example - you could choose to just focus on task 5 and read books with orange / brown covers. That's fine - you can claim points for each one that fits).

Each book may only be used for one task. (For example, you might read a book that is set in October, where somebody dresses up for Halloween - you can count this book for task 2 OR 11 but not both)

The aim of the game is to score as many points as possible by the end of the quarter.

Scoring: Score 1 point for each book read that fits a task plus 2 points for each bonus task.

EXAMPLE:

TASK: Read a book set in USA (Bonus: Set in New England)
You read a book set in California = 1 point for USA : Total 1 point

You read a book set in Massachusetts = 1 point for USA + 2 points for New England : Total 3 points

Please keep a record of your points at the top of your post. There's no prizes but the highest scorer will get a shout out at the end of the challenge :)

*Books must be started and finished within this time frame*

*Any genre / format is fine. Re-reads are allowed. No page minimum*

Reserve your spot but no reading till the 1st!

1-10 points - Super Seasonal
11-20 points - Amazing Autumn
21+ points - Fantastic Fall

TASKS

1. Read a book published in Sept, Oct or Nov of any year: (Bonus: published in 2016)
+1 I Am Malala: The Story of the Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Was Shot by the Taliban by Malala Yousafzai - ***** - 11/3/2016
+3 Magic Binds by Ilona Andrews - ***** - 10/11/2016 - BONUS Published September 20th, 2016

2. Read a book set in Sept, Oct or Nov
+1 Happy Ever After by Nora Roberts - **** - 9/20/2016 - Published November 2, 2010
+1 Fat Chance by Nick Spalding - *** - 10/3/2016 - Published October 7, 2014

3. Read a book with the letters F A L L somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order: (Bonus: The letters 'Fall' in order in the title, so Fall, Fallen, Falling etc)
+1 Courtney Crumrin: The Final Spell by Ted Naifeh - ***** - 9/23/2016

4. Read a book with a weather word in the title (Bonus: 'Rain' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of autumn leaves. This can be as simple as an orange or brown cover: (Bonus: Actual autumn leaves on cover)
+1 Courtney Crumrin's Monstrous Holiday by Ted Naifeh - ***** - 9/3/2016 - 128 Pages
+1 Courtney Crumrin: Tales of a Warlock by Ted Naifeh - ***** - 9/29/2016

6. Labor Day – Read a book where somebody starts a new job:
+1 Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë - *** - 9/6/2016 - 507 Pages
+1 I Wasn't Strong Like This When I Started Out: True Stories of Becoming a Nurse by Lee Gutkind - **** - 9/8/2016 - 320 Pages
+1 Knowing Your Value: Women, Money, and Getting What You're Worth by Mika Brzezinski - ***** - 10/15/2016
+1 Separate Beds by Elizabeth Buchan - **** - 11/1/2016
+1 American Rose: A Nation Laid Bare: The Life and Times of Gypsy Rose Lee by Karen Abbott - ***** - 11/8/2016

7. Labor Day – Read a book with something white on the cover (Bonus: White clothes on cover)

8. Back to school – Read a book where the main character is a student:
+1 courtney crumrin volume 5 by Ted Naifeh - ***** - 9/9/2016
+1 Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children: The Graphic Novel by Ransom Riggs - ***** - 9/10/2016

9. Harvest – Read a book with food on the cover (Bonus: Corn on the cover)

10. Harvest - Read a book set on a farm (Bonus: Harvesting also mentioned in story)

11. Halloween – Read a book where the characters dress up in costumes: (Bonus: Halloween Costume Party/ Trick or Treating)
+1 Batman: The Night of the Owls by Scott Snyder - ***** - 9/5/2016 - 360 Pages

12. Halloween – Read any book from one of the following listopias - Vampires, Gothic or Horror
+1 Soulless by Gail Carriger - ***** - 11/6/2016 - Best Adult Vampire Books

13. Oktoberfest – Read a book set in Europe: (Bonus: Set in Germany)
+1 Stars of Fortune by Nora Roberts - **** - 9/13/2016 - Greece

14. Samhain – Read a book featuring a witch (Bonus: Main character is a witch)

15. Thanksgiving – Read a book set in USA: (Bonus: set in New England: Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont)
+1 Lucky Us by Amy Bloom - *** - 9/15/2016
+1 E is for Evidence by Sue Grafton - *** - 10/7/2016

16. October 10th – Columbus Day – Read a book with an explorer or someone who travels by boat (Bonus: Read a book about Christopher Columbus)

17. November 5th – Guy Fawkes Night / Bonfire Night (UK) - Read a book involving fire

18. Guy Fawkes: Read a book with the word “fireworks” in the text (Bonus: specifically relating to Guy Fawkes night)

19. November 11th – Remembrance Day (UK) – Read a book with a character who is in the military (Bonus: also set during World War 1 or 2)

20. November 30th – St Andrew’s Day – Read a book with an author OR character called Andrew (Bonus: also set in Scotland)

Well done Suzanne! Why not keep reading and see how many points you can get by the end of November? You'll still get your 'Fantastic Fall' badge if you decide to call it quits now though :)

Everyone who has scored 21+ points has been awarded a 'Fantastic Fall' (level 3) badge.

Joann
Me
Bonita
Agnieszka
Suzanne

I'll hold off awarding the other levels and the player of the month for a couple of days to give you all a chance to update :)

Thanks for playing everyone, I hope you all had fun!

Reading The Seasons – Autumn/Fall
September 1 – November 30, 2016

Level — Fantastic Fall (21+ points)
Total Points — 66 + 18 = 84 points!

Completed Tasks — 10!
Completed Books— 66!

Tasks
published in Sept, Oct or Nov of any year ➔ bonus: published in 2016
Collateral, Callie Hart – 9/12/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Colters’ Woman, Maya Banks – 9/13/16 – ✮✮✮✰✰
Home for the Holidays, Jeaniene Frost – 9/23/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Club Luxe 1: The Private Room, Olivia Noble – 9/28/16 – ✮✮✮✰✰
Addicted, Nicole Edwards – 10/5/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Master of the Abyss, Cherise Sinclair – 10/9/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Double Time, Olivia Cunning – 10/12/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
The Breaker’s Concubine, Ann Mayburn – 10/16/16 – ✮✮✮✰✰
Jealous and Freakn’, Eve Langlais – 10/24/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
+Sugar Free, Sawyer Bennett – 10/20/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
A Dom is Forever, Lexi Blake – 11/6/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Lethal Rider, Larissa Ione – 11/8/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Determined to Obey, C.J. Roberts – 11/13/16 – ✮✮✮✰✰
The Wicked Deeds of Daniel Mackenzie, Jennifer Ashley – 11/14/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
The Home Court Advantage, N.M. Silber – 11/14/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
+Archangel’s Heart, Nalini Singh – 11/16/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
One Night with a Hero, Laura Kaye – 11/19/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Last Hope, Jessica Clare & Jen Frederick – 11/25/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Checkmate, R.L. Mathewson – 11/29/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

letters “FALL” somewhere in the title ➔ bonus: letters “Fall” in order in the title
Shadow Falling, Rebecca Zanetti – 9/21/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

includes a weather word in the title ➔ bonus: “rain” in the title
Summer Knight, Jim Butcher – 9/2/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Deep Kiss of Winter, Kresley Cole

cover that reminds you of autumn leaves ➔ bonus: Actual autumn leaves on cover
+Souls Unfractured, Tillie Cole – 9/9/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
+The Rebuilding Year, Kaje Harper – 9/24/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Crash & Burn, Abigail Roux – 11/28/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮

Labor Day ➔ character starts a new job
Beautiful Redemption, Jamie McGuire – 9/22/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Naked Edge, Pamela Clare – 9/26/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
How to Howl at the Moon, Eli Easton – 10/5/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Easy with You, Kristen Proby – 10/8/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Neanderthal Seeks Human, Penny Reid – 10/18/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Labor Day ➔ something white on the cover (bonus: white clothes on cover)
Allegiance of Honor, Nalini Singh – 9/17/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Big Rock, Lauren Blakely – 9/24/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
+Indulge, Angela Graham – 9/28/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
The Ghost on My Couch, L.A. Gilbert – 10/2/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
+Love Irresistibly, Julie James – 10/4/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
+Sustained, Emma Chase – 10/20/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
+Irresistibly Yours, Lauren Layne – 10/31/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Ball & Chain, Abigail Roux – 11/10/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
+Flirting with Fire, Kate Meader – 11/17/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Back to School ➔ main character is a student
Love, in English, Karina Halle – 9/6/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Sugar Rush, Sawyer Bennett – 9/16/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Italian Interlude, Crystal Jordan – 9/20/16 – ✮✮✮✰✰
The Score, Elle Kennedy – 11/24/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Sacked, Jen Frederick – 11/30/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Halloween ➔ book from “Best Adult Vampire Books”
This Side of the Grave, Jeaniene Frost – 9/5/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
One Grave at a Time, Jeaniene Frost – 9/6/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Up From the Grave, Jeaniene Frost – 9/30/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Veil of Midnight, Lara Adrian – 10/3/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Demon from the Dark, Kresley Cole – 11/22/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮

Oktoberfest ➔ set in Europe (bonus: set in Germany)
The Chief, Monica McCarty – 10/14/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Their Virgin Princess, Shayla Black & Lexi Blake – 11/27/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Thanksgiving ➔ set in USA (bonus: set in New England)
Stars & Stripes, Abigail Roux – 9/12/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Hawaiian Holiday, Crystal Jordan – 9/13/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Wicked Ride, Rebecca Zanetti – 9/21/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Loyalty in Death, J.D. Robb – 9/27/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Witness in Death, J.D. Robb – 10/6/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Consumed, Rebecca Zanetti – 10/11/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Outtakes from the Grave, Jeaniene Frost – 10/28/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Lovegame, Tracy Wolff – 10/28/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Seduction, Nicole Edwards – 10/28/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Sins of the Night, Sherrilyn Kenyon – 11/2/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Touch & Geaux, Abigail Roux – 11/3/16 – ✮✮✮✮✮
Dom Fever, Alaska Angelini – 11/12/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Cooper, Harper Sloan – 11/22/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Guilty Pleasures, Kitty Thomas – 11/25/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰
Seducing the Playboy, Amanda Usen – 11/30/16 – ✮✮✮✮✰

Thanks for the update Kathy. I'll get your badge awarded soon :)

Finally Updated

Sounds Fun!

Reading the Seasons
Duration: Sept 1 - Nov 30 2016
Points: 25


1. Read a book published in Sept, Oct or Nov of any year (Bonus: published in 2016)
Hatshepsut's Collar by A.W. Exley 9/26/16 - Nov 2013 - 1 Point
Secrets of the Demon by Diana Rowland 9/29/16 - Nov 2010 - 1 Point
Summer Knight by Jim Butcher 11/11/16 - Sept 2002 - 1 Point
The Maze Runner by James Dashner 11/9/16 - Oct 2009- 1 Point
Nero's Fiddle by A.W. Exley 11/16/16 - Oct 2014 - 1 Point

2. Read a book set in Sept, Oct or Nov

3. Read a book with the letters F A L L somewhere in the title. Does not have to be in order. (Bonus: The letters 'Fall' in order in the title, so Fall, Fallen, Falling etc)

4. Read a book with a weather word in the title (Bonus: 'Rain' in the title)

5. Read a book with a cover that reminds you of autumn leaves. This can be as simple as an orange or brown cover. (Bonus: Actual autumn leaves on cover)

6. Labor Day – Read a book where somebody starts a new job.
Back to School Murder by Leslie Meier 8/30/16 - 1 Point
On What Grounds by Cleo Coyle 11/21/16 - 1 Point

7. Labor Day – Read a book with something white on the cover (Bonus: White clothes on cover)

8. Back to school – Read a book where the main character is a student
Crush by Stefan Petrucha 9/6/16 - 1 Point
Frostbite by Richelle Mead 9/23/16 - 1 Point

9. Harvest – Read a book with food on the cover (Bonus: Corn on the cover)
by Avery Aames 9/20/16 - 1 Point

10. Harvest - Read a book set on a farm (Bonus: Harvesting also mentioned in story)

11. Halloween – Read a book where the characters dress up in costumes (Bonus: Halloween Costume Party/ Trick or Treating)
Riding Red by Alexa Riley 11/10/16 - Trick-or-Treating - 3 Points
Bewitched, Bothered, and Biscotti by Bailey Cates 10/26/16 - Halloween Party - 3 Points

12. Halloween – Read any book from one of the following listopias - Vampires, Gothic or Horror

13. Oktoberfest – Read a book set in Europe (Bonus: Set in Germany)
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare 9/12/16 - 1 Point
Panic by K.R. Griffiths 10/31/16 - 1 Point

14. Samhain – Read a book featuring a witch (Bonus: Main character is a witch)

15. Thanksgiving – Read a book set in USA (Bonus: set in New England (view spoiler))
Cherry Bomb by J.A. Konrath 9/14/16 - 1 Point
Smoke Rising by Craig Halloran 9/1/16 - 1 Point
Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz 10/13/16 - 1 Point
Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward 10/21/16 - 1 Point
Beauty Sleeps by Alexa Riley 11/17/16 - 1 Point
The Lost Slipper by Alexa Riley 11/30/16 - 1 Point

16. October 10th – Columbus Day – Read a book with an explorer or someone who travels by boat (Bonus: Read a book about Christopher Columbus)
First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost 10/9/16 - 1 Point

17. November 5th – Guy Fawkes Night / Bonfire Night (UK) - Read a book involving fire

18. Guy Fawkes: Read a book with the word “fireworks” in the text (Bonus: specifically relating to Guy Fawkes night)

19. November 11th – Remembrance Day (UK) – Read a book with a character who is in the military (Bonus: also set during World War 1 or 2)

20. November 30th – St Andrew’s Day – Read a book with an author OR character called Andrew (Bonus: also set in Scotland)

Thanks for the update Sunshine. Well done!

Final scores!!

Joann = 92
Me = 90
KathyD = 84
Bonita = 30
Sunshine = 25
Agnieszka = 24
Suzanne = 21
Melissa = 17
Deanne = 17
Creative Caprice = 12
Betsy = 7

Player of the month for November was Joann who added an extra 31 points to her total, giving her a final score of 92 points!

Congratulations Joann!! You have earned another Player of the Month badge and a Champion badge for having the highest overall score.

Congratulations, Joann!