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message 1: by Lanelle, Production Chief (new)

Lanelle | 21184 comments Mod
I found three holidays devoted to black cats, Black Cat Appreciation Day (Aug. 17), National Black Cat Day (Oct. 27 and Nov. 17). I also found this marvelous info-graphic.

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For the full graphic and blog post, go to Dave's blog.

Read as many or a few as you want.
You can read one of each or many of one or two.

No page limit. Re-reads are allowed.
Duration: October 1 - 31, 2017
mc = main character

1. Black Cats Live Longer - read a book with an elderly person in it
2. Black Cats Are Ninjas - read a book with fighting in it

People Who Own a Black Cat Are:
3. Smarter - read a non-fiction book
4. Sexier - read a book that is exciting or appealing
5. In Love - read a romance book

Black Cats Can Change Their Color And Oh, Those Eyes
6. black cats can get grey hairs - read a book where the mc ages during the story
7. black cats can have gold, green or blue eyes - read a book where the cover is mostly gold, green or blue
8. black cats can rust - read a book with a sun on the cover
9. black cats are related to panthers - read a book with a big cat in the story

Black Cats Can Make Chores Around the House a Breeze
10. whiskers can pick up cobwebs, dust - read a book where the mc does chores
11. black hair is easy to spot - read a book that you know you will enjoy
12. their claws are easier to cut - read a book that someone else DNF

13. 13 Million - read a best seller
14. black cats are easy to name - read a book with a name in the title

And Then There's This...
15. sad but true - read a book that might make you cry
16. instant popularity - read a book where a real person is mentioned
17. an exclusive club - read a book where the mc owns a cat


message 2: by Barbara ★ (last edited Nov 02, 2017 07:57PM) (new)

Barbara ★ | 2291 comments I don't think I can find all of them this month but I'm in for 10.

READ: 8/10

✔2. Black Cats Are Ninjas - read a book with fighting in it
.Godsgrave - Jay Kristoff 10/24
Godsgrave (The Nevernight Chronicle, #2) by Jay Kristoff

People Who Own a Black Cat Are:
✔4. Sexier - read a book that is exciting or appealing
White Trash Zombie Unchained - Diana Rowland 10/7
✔5. In Love - read a romance book
Highland Wolf Pact - Selena Kitt 10/31
White Trash Zombie Unchained (White Trash Zombie, #6) by Diana Rowland Highland Wolf Pact (Highland Wolf Pact, #1) by Selena Kitt

Black Cats Can Change Their Color And Oh, Those Eyes
✔7. black cats can have gold, green or blue eyes - read a book where the cover is mostly gold, green or blue
The Outcast Dead - Elly Griffiths 10/30
The Outcast Dead (Ruth Galloway, #6) by Elly Griffiths

Black Cats Can Make Chores Around the House a Breeze
✔11. black hair is easy to spot - read a book that you know you will enjoy
White Trash Zombie Unchained - Diana Rowland 10/7

✔13. 13 Million - read a best seller
And I Darken - Kiersten White 10/30

✔14. black cats are easy to name - read a book with a name in the title
Dorothy Must Die - Danielle Paige 10/19
White Trash Zombie Unchained (White Trash Zombie, #6) by Diana Rowland And I Darken (The Conqueror's Saga, #1) by Kiersten White Dorothy Must Die (Dorothy Must Die, #1) by Danielle Paige

And Then There's This...
✔15. sad but true - read a book that might make you cry
Star of the Sea - Joseph O'Connor 10/17

✔17. an exclusive club - read a book where the mc owns a cat
The Persian Always Meows Twice - Eileen Watkins 10/26
Star of the Sea by Joseph O'Connor The Persian Always Meows Twice (A Cat Groomer Mystery #1) by Eileen Watkins


message 3: by Cindy III (new)

Cindy III | 394 comments 17 Reasons to Own a Black Cat
Read as many or a few as you want. You can read one of each or many of one or two. No page limit.
Duration: October 1 - 31, 2017
Goal: 0/3

1. Black Cats Live Longer - read a book with an elderly person in it
2. Black Cats Are Ninjas - read a book with fighting in it

People Who Own a Black Cat Are:
3. Smarter - read a non-fiction book
4. Sexier - read a book that is exciting or appealing
5. In Love - read a romance book

Black Cats Can Change Their Color And Oh, Those Eyes
6. black cats can get grey hairs - read a book where the mc ages during the story
7. black cats can have gold, green or blue eyes - read a book where the cover is mostly gold, green or blue
8. black cats can rust - read a book with a sun on the cover
9. black cats are related to panthers - read a book with a big cat in the story

Black Cats Can Make Chores Around the House a Breeze
10. whiskers can pick up cobwebs, dust - read a book where the mc does chores
11. black hair is easy to spot - read a book that you know you will enjoy
12. their claws are easier to cut - read a book that someone else DNF

13. 13 Million - read a best seller
14. black cats are easy to name - read a book with a name in the title

And Then There's This...
15. sad but true - read a book that might make you cry
16. instant popularity - read a book where a real person is mentioned
17. an exclusive club - read a book where the mc owns a cat


message 4: by Rachel (last edited Oct 28, 2017 06:17PM) (new)

Rachel Bea (gekrepten) | 650 comments love black cats!

Read as many or a few as you want.
You can read one of each or many of one or two.
No page limit. Re-reads are allowed.
Duration: October 1 - 31, 2017
mc = main character

1. Black Cats Live Longer - read a book with an elderly person in it
Long Hidden: Speculative Fiction from the Margins of History by Rose Fox finished 10/21/17
Long Hidden Speculative Fiction from the Margins of History by Rose Fox
2. Black Cats Are Ninjas - read a book with fighting in it
Dark Harvest by Norman Partridge Finished 10/3/17
Ghost Road Blues by Jonathan Maberry Finished 10/19/17
Dark Harvest by Norman Partridge Ghost Road Blues (Pine Deep, #1) by Jonathan Maberry

People Who Own a Black Cat Are:
3. Smarter - read a non-fiction book
Dogland: A Journey to the Heart of America's Dog Problem by Jacki Skole Finished 10/21/17
4. Sexier - read a book that is exciting or appealing
5. In Love - read a romance book
Dogland A Journey to the Heart of America's Dog Problem by Jacki Skole
Black Cats Can Change Their Color And Oh, Those Eyes
6. black cats can get grey hairs - read a book where the mc ages during the story
7. black cats can have gold, green or blue eyes - read a book where the cover is mostly gold, green or blue
8. black cats can rust - read a book with a sun on the cover
9. black cats are related to panthers - read a book with a big cat in the story

Black Cats Can Make Chores Around the House a Breeze
10. whiskers can pick up cobwebs, dust - read a book where the mc does chores
11. black hair is easy to spot - read a book that you know you will enjoy
'Salem's Lot by Stephen King Finished 10/28/17
'Salem's Lot by Stephen King
12. their claws are easier to cut - read a book that someone else DNF

13. 13 Million - read a best seller
14. black cats are easy to name - read a book with a name in the title
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Vol. 1: The Crucible by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa Finished 10/21/17
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, Vol. 1 The Crucible by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
And Then There's This...
15. sad but true - read a book that might make you cry
16. instant popularity - read a book where a real person is mentioned
17. an exclusive club - read a book where the mc owns a cat Pet Sematary by Stephen King Finished 8/20/17
Pet Sematary by Stephen King


message 5: by Holli (last edited Oct 21, 2017 12:37AM) (new)

Holli | 333 comments I'll give this a shot as I once owned a black cat. She was a sweetie.

17 Reasons to Own a Black Cat
Read as many or a few as you want.
You can read one of each or many of one or two.
No page limit. Re-reads are allowed.
Duration: October 1 - 31, 2017
mc = main character

1. Black Cats Live Longer - High Five 10/20/17 (Grandma Mazur)
2. Black Cats Are Ninjas - American Assassin 10/21/17

People Who Own a Black Cat Are:
3. Smarter - read a non-fiction book
4. Sexier - read a book that is exciting or appealing
5. In Love - read a romance book

Black Cats Can Change Their Color And Oh, Those Eyes
6. black cats can get grey hairs - read a book where the mc ages during the story
7. black cats can have gold, green or blue eyes - read a book where the cover is mostly gold, green or blue
8. black cats can rust - read a book with a sun on the cover
9. black cats are related to panthers - read a book with a big cat in the story

Black Cats Can Make Chores Around the House a Breeze
10. whiskers can pick up cobwebs, dust - read a book where the mc does chores
11. black hair is easy to spot - read a book that you know you will enjoy
12. their claws are easier to cut - read a book that someone else DNF

13. 13 Million - read a best seller
14. black cats are easy to name - read a book with a name in the title

And Then There's This...
15. sad but true - read a book that might make you cry
16. instant popularity - read a book where a real person is mentioned
17. an exclusive club - read a book where the mc owns a cat


message 6: by JoAnne (last edited Oct 31, 2017 10:06PM) (new)

JoAnne (joannemwct) | 2511 comments October 1 - 31, 2017
Read 12/12 No page limit

1. Black Cats Live Longer - read a book with an elderly person in it
Just a Little Christmas (A Cowboy Christmas #3) by Janet Dailey Just a Little Christmas by Janet Dailey 10/4/17 3stars (Merle - in her 80's)

2. Black Cats Are Ninjas - read a book with fighting in it
Lakeshore Legend (The McAdams Sisters #2) by Shannyn Leah Lakeshore Legend (The McAdams Sisters #2) by Shannyn Leah 10/22/17 4stars (both verbal and physical)

4. Sexier - read a book that is exciting or appealing
Barking Up the Wrong Tree (Bluff Point, #2) by Jenn McKinlay Barking Up the Wrong Tree, Bluff Point #2, by Jenn McKinlay 10/30/17 4.5stars (reminiscent of Jill Shalvis - was very appealing)

5. In Love - read a romance book
The Irishman's Christmas Gamble (Wager of Hearts #2.5) by Nancy Herkness The Irishman's Christmas Gamble (Wager of Hearts #2.5) by Nancy Herkness 10/2/17 3stars

Black Cats Can Change Their Color And Oh, Those Eyes
6. black cats can get grey hairs - read a book where the mc ages during the story
A Daughter's a Daughter by Irene Vartanoff A Daughter's a Daughter by Irene Vartanoff 10/19/17 4stars (Dorothy due to health concerns; in her late 80's)

7. black cats can have gold, green or blue eyes - read a book where the cover is mostly gold, green or blue
Merry and Bright by Debbie Macomber Merry and Bright by Debbie Macomber 10/16/17 4stars

9. black cats are related to panthers - read a book with a big cat in the story
Falling for You...Again by Kate Curran Falling for You...Again by Kate Curran 10/5/17 4stars (mountain lions)

Black Cats Can Make Chores Around the House a Breeze
10. whiskers can pick up cobwebs, dust - read a book where the mc does chores
Cowboy Dreamin' by Sandy Sullivan Cowboy Dreamin' by Sandy Sullivan, Allison Merritt, Stephanie Berget, Paty Jager, RaeAnne Hadley and D'Ann Lindun 10/10/17 4stars (most books take place on ranches so lots of chores)

11. black hair is easy to spot - read a book that you know you will enjoy
Christmastime Cowboy (Copper Ridge, #10) by Maisey Yates Christmastime Cowboy (Copper Ridge #10) by Maisey Yates 10/14/17 4stars (Christmas story plus a bonus novella in the back of the book)

And Then There's This...
15. sad but true - read a book that might make you cry
Holiday Spice (The Shaughnessy Brothers, #6) by Samantha Chase Holiday Spice (The Shaughnessy Brothers, #6) by Samantha Chase 10/15/17 5stars
(it did)

16. instant popularity - read a book where a real person is mentioned
Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult 10/24/17 4stars (Robert Kennedy, JFK and many others)

17. an exclusive club - read a book where the mc owns a cat
A Snow Country Christmas (The Carsons of Mustang Creek, #4) by Linda Lael Miller A Snow Country Christmas (The Carsons of Mustang Creek, #4) by Linda Lael Miller 10/1/17 4stars (Raine and Daisy own Jasper)


message 7: by Agnieszka (last edited Oct 28, 2017 01:21PM) (new)

Agnieszka (agnieszka7) | 2059 comments So cute - I'm still not a cat person :-)

17 Reasons to Own a Black Cat
Duration:
October 1 - 31, 2017
Completed: 14
No page limit. Re-reads are allowed.

1. Black Cats Live Longer - read a book with an elderly person in it A Dead Red Cadillac (A Dead Red, #1) by R.P. Dahlke book 1 of Boxed Set-Three Dead Red Mysteries Plus Bonus Books by R.P. Dahlke 10/3 female MC's father and a retired judge
2. Black Cats Are Ninjas - read a book with fighting in it Shades of Grey (Alexis Stanton Chronicles, #2) by J.C. Phelps book 2 of The Alexis Stanton Chronicles Books One Through Three by J.C. Phelps 10/6 give her whiskey and trouble finds her plus she's an operative for an private military company

People Who Own a Black Cat Are:
3. Smarter - read a non-fiction book Through My Eyes by Ruby Bridges 10/27
4. Sexier - read a book that is exciting or appealing Color Me Grey (Alexis Stanton Chronicles, #1) by J.C. Phelps book 1 of The Alexis Stanton Chronicles Books One Through Three by J.C. Phelps 10/5 - fun, suspensfull and entertaining - with very much tension between the both MCs
5. In Love - read a romance book Opposites Attract (Nerds of Paradise, #1) by Merry Farmer 10/1 enemies to lovers romance

Black Cats Can Change Their Color And Oh, Those Eyes
6. black cats can get grey hairs - read a book where the mc ages during the story Janette Oke Ein Herz für die Prärie by Laurel Oke Logan = Janette Oke A Heart for the Prairie The Untold Story of One of the Most Beloved Novelists of Our Time by Laurel Oke Logan 10/20 - biography & life story of Janette Oke now more than 80 years old
7. black cats can have gold, green or blue eyes - read a book where the cover is mostly gold, green or blue The Burning Wire by Jeffery Deaver 10/11
8. black cats can rust - read a book with a sun on the cover
9. black cats are related to panthers - read a book with a big cat in the story

Black Cats Can Make Chores Around the House a Breeze
10. whiskers can pick up cobwebs, dust - read a book where the mc does chores Fall Deep (SEALs Undone, #4) by Zoe York 10/3 laundry, cooking...
11. black hair is easy to spot - read a book that you know you will enjoy Reflections of Grey (Alexis Stanton Chronicles, #3) by J.C. Phelps book 3 of The Alexis Stanton Chronicles Books One Through Three by J.C. Phelps 10/6 re-read :-)
12. their claws are easier to cut - read a book that someone else DNF

13. 13 Million - read a best seller X (Kinsey Millhone, #24) by Sue Grafton 10/25
14. black cats are easy to name - read a book with a name in the title The Allure of Julian Lefray (The Allure, #1) by R.S. Grey The Allure of Julian Lefray 10/26

And Then There's This...
15. sad but true - read a book that might make you cry Known (Bone Secrets, #5) by Kendra Elliot 10/16 both MCs have traumatic past - part of his past was told in a previous book in the series
16. instant popularity - read a book where a real person is mentioned Merit Badge Murder (Merry Wrath, #1) by Leslie Langtry 10/25 Putin was mentioned - not by name but with enough indications to recognize him (Putee - a Russian president)
17. an exclusive club - read a book where the mc owns a cat


message 8: by Book Concierge (last edited Oct 31, 2017 04:07PM) (new)

Book Concierge (tessabookconcierge) | 2463 comments Foreman Lanelle's Challenge - 17 Reasons to Own a Black Cat
Begins: 01Oct17 / Ends: 31Oct17


Read as many or a few as you want.
You can read one of each or many of one or two.
No page limit. Re-reads are allowed.

11 completed

1. Black Cats Live Longer - read a book with an elderly person in it - Sheldon is 82 in Norwegian by Night ✔ – 17Oct17
2. Black Cats Are Ninjas - read a book with fighting in it

People Who Own a Black Cat Are:
3. Smarter - read a non-fiction book
4. Sexier - read a book that is exciting or appealing
5. In Love - read a romance book - Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor ✔ – 01Oct17

Black Cats Can Change Their Color And Oh, Those Eyes
6. black cats can get grey hairs - read a book where the mc ages during the story - The Illusion of Separateness ✔ – 11Oct17
7. can have gold, green or blue eyes - blue Cover - Heart and Soul by Maeve Binchy ✔ – 21Oct17
8. black cats can rust - read a book with a sun on the cover
9. black cats are related to panthers - read a book with a big cat in the story

Black Cats Can Make Chores Around the House a Breeze
10. whiskers can pick up cobwebs, dust - read a book where the mc does chores - laundry in Karma ✔ – 29Oct17
11. black hair is easy to spot - read a book that you know you will enjoy - Double Indemnity ✔ – 10Oct17
12. their claws are easier to cut - read a book that someone else DNF - 9 people have it on DNF shelf - The Children Act ✔ – 14Oct17
13. 13 Million - read a best seller - In the Woods ✔ – 05Oct17
14. black cats are easy to name - read a book with a name in the title - Three Weissmanns of Westport ✔ – 09Oct17

And Then There's This...
15. sad but true - read a book that might make you cry
16. instant popularity - read a book where a real person is mentioned - Marquez mentions Ernest Hemingway and Fidel Castro in Living to Tell the Tale ✔ – 07Oct17
17. an exclusive club- read a book where the mc owns a cat - Murder in the Paperback Parlor ✔ – 16oct17


message 9: by Danielle Gypsy Soul (last edited Oct 31, 2017 08:43PM) (new)

Danielle  Gypsy Soul (afdaniellet) | 1955 comments 17 Reasons to Own a Black Cat
October 1 - 31, 2017


Read 16/17

🐱 1. Black Cats Live Longer - read a book with an elderly person in it Into This River I Drown 10/20 3 star

🐱 2. Black Cats Are Ninjas - read a book with fighting in it Sleeping With the Wolf 10/1 2 Star

🐱 3. Smarter - read a non-fiction book

🐱 4. Sexier - read a book that is exciting or appealing The Lightning-Struck Heart 10/9 5 Stars

🐱 5. In Love - read a romance book Prince Among Wolves 10/8 4 star

🐱 6. black cats can get grey hairs - read a book where the mc ages during the story Wake Me Up Inside 10/2 4 Star

🐱 7. black cats can have gold, green or blue eyes - read a book where the cover is mostly gold, green or blue
Hainted by Jordan L. Hawk 10/12 4 Star

🐱 8. black cats can rust - read a book with a sun on the cover
Fight the Tide (Kick at the Darkness, #2) by Keira Andrews 10/23 4 Star

🐱 9. black cats are related to panthers - read a book with a big cat in the story
Waking the Beast 10/16 1 Star

🐱 10. whiskers can pick up cobwebs, dust - read a book where the mc does chores Zombies Ahead 10/14 3 Star

🐱 11. black hair is easy to spot - read a book that you know you will enjoy Relentless 10/18 4 Star

🐱 12. their claws are easier to cut - read a book that someone else DNF Wolf at the Door 10/5 1 Star

🐱 13. 13 Million - read a best seller Some Girls Bite 10/4 5 Star

🐱 14. black cats are easy to name - read a book with a name in the title Archangel's Viper 10/17 5 Star

🐱 15. sad but true - read a book that might make you cry Winter 10/23 4 Star

🐱 16. instant popularity - read a book where a real person is mentioned What Remains (Tom Cruise) 10/11 4 Stars

🐱 17. an exclusive club - read a book where the mc owns a cat The Ghost on My Couch 10/22 4 Star


message 10: by Jenn (last edited Oct 31, 2017 08:46AM) (new)

Jenn (tellingmelies) | 540 comments 17 Reasons to Own a Black Cat
Duration: October 1 - 31, 2017
Completed: 13/17


1. Black Cats Live Longer - read a book with an elderly person in it - Time Between Us by Tamara Ireland Stone, 10/1
2. Black Cats Are Ninjas - read a book with fighting in it - There's Someone Inside Your House by Stephanie Perkins, 10/3

People Who Own a Black Cat Are:
3. Smarter - read a non-fiction book
4. Sexier - read a book that is exciting or appealing - Amber Smoke by Kristin Cast, 10/16
5. In Love - read a romance book - I Want It That Way by Ann Aguirre, 10/26

Black Cats Can Change Their Color And Oh, Those Eyes
6. black cats can get grey hairs - read a book where the mc ages during the story
7. black cats can have gold, green or blue eyes - read a book where the cover is mostly gold, green or blue - Destroy Me by Tahereh Mafi, 10/5
8. black cats can rust - read a book with a sun on the cover
9. black cats are related to panthers - read a book with a big cat in the story - Nil by Lynne Matson, 10/6

Black Cats Can Make Chores Around the House a Breeze
10. whiskers can pick up cobwebs, dust - read a book where the mc does chores - Bittersweet by Sarah Ockler, 10/17
11. black hair is easy to spot - read a book that you know you will enjoy - Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake, 10/19
12. their claws are easier to cut - read a book that someone else DNF - Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi, 10/6

13. 13 Million - read a best seller - Caraval by Stephanie Garber, 10/29
14. black cats are easy to name - read a book with a name in the title - Without Merit by Colleen Hoover, 10/9

And Then There's This...
15. sad but true - read a book that might make you cry - I Heart You, You Haunt Me by Lisa Schroeder, 10/9
16. instant popularity - read a book where a real person is mentioned - Heist Society by Ally Carter, 10/15
17. an exclusive club - read a book where the mc owns a cat


message 11: by Kat (last edited Dec 06, 2018 10:10AM) (new)

Kat I have to do this one. My best kitty ever was a black cat named Sarah.

I'm not sure how many of these I will actually read this month but most of them sound good. It was fun researching them. Once I got going, I couldn't stop :)

Cat Books: 2. The Darkest Hour (Warriors, #6) by Erin Hunter 3. Born Free A Lioness of Two Worlds (Story of Elsa, #1) by Joy Adamson 4 Penelope and the Pirates Being the Exciting Tale of a Young Cat and Her Adventures at Sea, With a Full Account of the Search for Treasure and the Dangerous Encounter with Pirates by James Young 5 The Christmas Cat (Includes de Piaget, #4.5; de Piaget/MacLeod, #2.5) by Julie Beard 6 The Autobiography of Foudini M. Cat by Susan Fromberg Schaeffer 7 Midnight (Warriors The New Prophecy, #1) by Erin Hunter 8 Sunrise (Warriors Power of Three, #6) by Erin Hunter 9 Life of Pi by Yann Martel 10 Sprout Helps Out by Rosie Winstead 11 A Street Cat Named Bob How One Man and His Cat Found Hope on the Streets by James Bowen 13 The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Chronicles of Narnia, #1) by C.S. Lewis 14 Dewey The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron 15 The Cat Who'll Live Forever The Final Adventures of Norton, the Perfect Cat, and His Imperfect Human by Peter Gethers 16 Waiting for Gertrude A Graveyard Gothic by Bill Richardson 17 The Cat Who Went to Paris by Peter Gethers

Completed: 8/8

1. Black Cats Live Longer - read a book with an elderly person in it
✔ 2. Black Cats Are Ninjas - read a book with fighting in it Bloody Jack by L.A. Meyer (10/14)

People Who Own a Black Cat Are:

3. Smarter - read a non-fiction book
4. Sexier - read a book that is exciting or appealing
5. In Love - read a romance book

Black Cats Can Change Their Color And Oh, Those Eyes

✔ 6. black cats can get grey hairs - read a book where the mc ages during the story Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery (10/18)
✔ 7. black cats can have gold, green or blue eyes - read a book where the cover is mostly gold, green or blue Our Hearts Were Young and Gay: An Unforgettable Comic Chronicle of Innocents Abroad in the 1920s (10/13)
8. black cats can rust - read a book with a sun on the cover
9. black cats are related to panthers - read a book with a big cat in the story

Black Cats Can Make Chores Around the House a Breeze

✔ 10. whiskers can pick up cobwebs, dust - read a book where the mc does chores Julie of the Wolves by Jean Craighead George, John Schoenherr (10/13/17)
11. black hair is easy to spot - read a book that you know you will enjoy
12. their claws are easier to cut - read a book that someone else DNF

✔13. 13 Million - read a best seller TransAtlantic by Colum McCann (10/25/17)
✔ 14. black cats are easy to name - read a book with a name in the title Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz (10/3/17)

And Then There's This...

15. sad but true - read a book that might make you cry
✔ 16. instant popularity - read a book where a real person is mentioned Hypatia: Mathematician, Inventor, and Philosopher (10/1/17)
✔ 17. an exclusive club - read a book where the mc owns a cat The Cat Who Went to Paris (10/11/17)


message 12: by Diana S (new)

Diana S | 310 comments 17 Reasons to own a Black Cat
Books Read: 0/17

1. Black Cats Live Longer - read a book with an elderly person in it
2. Black Cats Are Ninjas - read a book with fighting in it

People Who Own a Black Cat Are:
3. Smarter - read a non-fiction book
4. Sexier - read a book that is exciting or appealing
5. In Love - read a romance book

Black Cats Can Change Their Color And Oh, Those Eyes
6. black cats can get grey hairs - read a book where the mc ages during the story
7. black cats can have gold, green or blue eyes - read a book where the cover is mostly gold, green or blue
8. black cats can rust - read a book with a sun on the cover
9. black cats are related to panthers - read a book with a big cat in the story

Black Cats Can Make Chores Around the House a Breeze
10. whiskers can pick up cobwebs, dust - read a book where the mc does chores
11. black hair is easy to spot - read a book that you know you will enjoy
12. their claws are easier to cut - read a book that someone else DNF

13. 13 Million - read a best seller
14. black cats are easy to name - read a book with a name in the title

And Then There's This...
15. sad but true - read a book that might make you cry
16. instant popularity - read a book where a real person is mentioned
17. an exclusive club - read a book where the mc owns a cat


message 13: by Lanelle, Production Chief (new)

Lanelle | 21184 comments Mod
Kat wrote: "I have to do this one."

I agree. With a name like Kat, you have to do this one! I had fun looking through the books you picked.


message 14: by Jennifer (last edited Oct 31, 2017 01:19PM) (new)

Jennifer (jhaltenburger) | 1179 comments in! ****10/31/17 finished, but it took all but 8 hours of the month to do it!

1. Black Cats Live Longer - read a book with an elderly person in it The Shift: One Nurse, Twelve Hours, Four Patients' Lives
2. Black Cats Are Ninjas - read a book with fighting in it Turning Angel

People Who Own a Black Cat Are:
3. Smarter - read a non-fiction book Salt: A World History
4. Sexier - read a book that is exciting or appealing The Job
5. In Love - read a romance book Wife by Wednesday

Black Cats Can Change Their Color And Oh, Those Eyes
6. black cats can get grey hairs - read a book where the mc ages during the story A Mother's Reckoning: Living in the Aftermath of Tragedy
7. black cats can have gold, green or blue eyes - read a book where the cover is mostly gold, green or blue Lemon Pies and Little White Lies (A Charmed Pie Shoppe Mystery, #4) by Ellery Adams Lemon Pies and Little White Lies
8. black cats can rust - read a book with a sun on the cover The Bone Tree (Penn Cage #5) by Greg Iles The Bone Tree
9. black cats are related to panthers - read a book with a big cat in the story Witches Be Crazy three big poker-playing cats...

Black Cats Can Make Chores Around the House a Breeze
10. whiskers can pick up cobwebs, dust - read a book where the mc does chores A Tangled Yarn and a black cat on the cover: A Tangled Yarn (Yarn Retreat Mystery #5) by Betty Hechtman
11. black hair is easy to spot - read a book that you know you will enjoy Make A Witch: A Wicked Witches of the Midwest Fantasy
12. their claws are easier to cut - read a book that someone else DNF The Ghost and the Femme Fatale

13. 13 Million - read a best seller The Heist
14. black cats are easy to name - read a book with a name in the title Killing Pablo: The Hunt for the World's Greatest Outlaw

And Then There's This...
15. sad but true - read a book that might make you cry The Salt House
16. instant popularity - read a book where a real person is mentioned Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble they talk about gossip rags and britney spears' latest emotional crisis
17. an exclusive club - read a book where the mc owns a cat A Charming Ghost


message 15: by Erica, Quality Control Supervisor (last edited Oct 30, 2017 05:30PM) (new)

Erica | 4731 comments Mod
Holy cow, just found this and have to do it - I own The Black Cat Stitchery, so this is non-optional for me!!

Read as many or a few as you want.
You can read one of each or many of one or two.
No page limit. Re-reads are allowed.
Duration: October 1 - 31, 2017



1. Black Cats Live Longer - read a book with an elderly person in it
✔ 2. Black Cats Are Ninjas - read a book with fighting in it The Fireman by Joe Hill (10/18)

People Who Own a Black Cat Are:
✔ 3. Smarter - read a non-fiction book The Meaning of Everything: The Story of the Oxford English Dictionary by Simon Winchester ♥♥♥♥ (10/8)
4. Sexier - read a book that is exciting or appealing
✔ 5. In Love - read a romance book These Happy Golden Years by Laura Ingalls Wilder ♥♥♥♥ (10/23)

Black Cats Can Change Their Color And Oh, Those Eyes
6. black cats can get grey hairs - read a book where the mc ages during the story
7. black cats can have gold, green or blue eyes - read a book where the cover is mostly gold, green or blue
8. black cats can rust - read a book with a sun on the cover
✔ 9. black cats are related to panthers - read a book with a big cat in the story Double-Booked for Death by Ali Brandon ♥♥♥ (10/16)

Black Cats Can Make Chores Around the House a Breeze
✔ 10. whiskers can pick up cobwebs, dust - read a book where the mc does chores The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder ♥♥♥♥ (10/27)
✔ 11. black hair is easy to spot - read a book that you know you will enjoy The Charming Quirks of Others by Alexander McCall Smith ♥♥♥♥ (10/18)
✔ 12. their claws are easier to cut - read a book that someone else DNF The Map Thief by Michael Blanding ♥♥♥♥ (10/30)

13. 13 Million - read a best seller
✔ 14. black cats are easy to name - read a book with a name in the title The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman ♥♥♥♥♥ (10/27)

And Then There's This...
✔ 15. sad but true - read a book that might make you cry Torso: The Story of Eliot Ness and the Search for a Psychopathic Killer by Steven Nickel ♥♥♥ (10/23)
✔ 16. instant popularity - read a book where a real person is mentioned West from Home: Letters of Laura Ingalls Wilder, San Francisco 1915 ♥♥♥ (10/7)
17. an exclusive club - read a book where the mc owns a cat

The Meaning of Everything The Story of the Oxford English Dictionary by Simon Winchester West from Home Letters of Laura Ingalls Wilder, San Francisco 1915 by Laura Ingalls Wilder Double-Booked for Death (Black Cat Bookshop Mystery, #1) by Ali Brandon The Charming Quirks of Others (Isabel Dalhousie, #7) by Alexander McCall Smith The Fireman by Joe Hill These Happy Golden Years (Little House, #8) by Laura Ingalls Wilder Torso The Story of Eliot Ness and the Search for a Psychopathic Killer by Steven Nickel The Long Winter (Little House, #6) by Laura Ingalls Wilder The Unexpected Mrs. Pollifax (Mrs. Pollifax #1) by Dorothy Gilman The Map Thief by Michael Blanding


message 16: by Suzanne (last edited Oct 27, 2017 06:54AM) (new)

Suzanne (esmerelda1) | 1602 comments The Challenge Factory
♫ Foreman Lanelle - 17 Reasons to Own a Black Cat
Duration:
October 1 - 31, 2017

Progress: 9 out of at least 1

I found three holidays devoted to black cats, Black Cat Appreciation Day (Aug. 17), National Black Cat Day (Oct. 27 and Nov. 17). I also found this marvelous info-graphic.

Read as many or a few as you want.
You can read one of each or many of one or two.
No page limit. Re-reads are allowed.
mc = main character


Tasks:

1. Black Cats Live Longer
- Read a book with an elderly person in it
No One Is Coming to Save Us by Stephanie Powell Watts - ** - 10/6/2017 - 371 Pages
2. Black Cats Are Ninjas - Read a book with fighting in it
Zoo City by Lauren Beukes - **** - 10/4/2017 - 384 Pages

No One Is Coming to Save Us by Stephanie Powell Watts Zoo City by Lauren Beukes

People Who Own a Black Cat Are:

3. Smarter - Read a non-fiction book:
Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari - ***** - 10/24/2017 - 279 Pages
4. Sexier - Read a book that is exciting or appealing:
The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan - ***** - 10/3/2017 - 586 Pages
5. In Love - Read a romance book
The Governess Affair by Courtney Milan - ***** - 10/11/2017 - 152 Pages

The Mark of Athena (The Heroes of Olympus, #3) by Rick Riordan The Governess Affair (Brothers Sinister, #0.5) by Courtney Milan Modern Romance by Aziz Ansari

Black Cats Can Change Their Color And Oh, Those Eyes

6. Black Cats Can Get Grey Hairs - Read a book where the mc ages during the story:
Orange: The Complete Collection, Vol. 1 by Ichigo Takano - ***** - 10/26/2017 - 384 Pages

7. black cats can have gold, green or blue eyes - read a book where the cover is mostly gold, green or blue
8. black cats can rust - read a book with a sun on the cover
9. black cats are related to panthers - read a book with a big cat in the story

Orange The Complete Collection, Vol. 1 by Ichigo Takano

Black Cats Can Make Chores Around the House a Breeze

10. whiskers can pick up cobwebs, dust - read a book where the mc does chores

11. black hair is easy to spot - Read a book that you know you will enjoy
Adulthood Is a Myth by Sarah Andersen - ***** - 10/14/2017 - 109 Pages
12. their claws are easier to cut - Read a book that someone else DNF:
Dies the Fire by S.M. Stirling - ** - 10/10/2017 - 573 Pages
13. 13 Million - Read a best seller:
1984 by George Orwell - *** - 10/12/2017 - 328 Pages

14. black cats are easy to name - read a book with a name in the title

Dies the Fire (Emberverse, #1) by S.M. Stirling 1984 by George Orwell Adulthood Is a Myth (Sarah's Scribbles, #1) by Sarah Andersen

And Then There's This...

15. Sad but true - read a book that might make you cry
16. Instant popularity - read a book where a real person is mentioned
17. An exclusive club - read a book where the mc owns a cat


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