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2014 September Monthly Challenge - Participant Thread

0/10 Completed
01. 'S' is for September: Read a book that starts with 'S' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'S'.
Shadower by Catherine Spangler
OR
Smooth Talkin' Stranger by Lorraine Heath
02. Member of the Month ~ Dee: Dee has been a member of the RRRC since September 2009. Please read a book from any of Dee's shelves, a book published in 2009 or a book published in September of any year.
Baby, Come Home by Stephanie Bond
OR
Liquid Lies by Hanna Martine
03. Featured Author Challenge ~ Jill Shalvis: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Jill Shalvis, or by any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Jill:
★ Jill Shalvis lives in California.
★ She published her first novel in 1996.
★ She writes Contemporary Romance.
★ Jill won a RITA award for Simply Irresistible.
So you may also read a book set in California, or by an author who is from California. You can also read any book published in 1996, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.
Then Came You by Jill Shalvis
04. Labor Day (Sept. 1): Read a book that features a blue collar worker or manual laborer, basically anyone who works with their hands.
Falling for Max by Shannon Stacey
05. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Read a book that you have been trying to read for some time but just never seems to fit in a challenge. Better late than never!
06. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Read a book, any book!
07. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10): Borrow an idea from a fellow group member, read a book you found on another RRRC member's shelf. Or read a book to participate in a group/buddy read and swap your ideas about that book.
Love Irresistibly by Julie James
OR
The Homecoming by Robyn Carr
08. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Read a happy or funny book.
09. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): Ever see a book and wonder why you've never read it? Find out - read it!
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
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Read 10/10
1. 'S' is for September: Saugatuck Summer 9/9 ★★★
2. Member of the Month Pub September: Foxe Hunt 9/9 ★★★
3. FA Challenge - Contemporary: Where the Allegheny Meets the Monongahela 9/4 ★★★★★
4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): Grime Doesn’t Pay 9/17 ★★★
5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Inside Out 9/17 ★★★
6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Antidote 9/27 ★★★
7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10) from Breann's shelf: Moonlight Becomes You 9/20 ★★★★
8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Beauty And The Bookworm 9/4 ★★★★
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): Reaching the Edge 9/18 ★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Almost Like Being in Love 9/19 ★★★











I'm in for 10
1. 'S' is for September:
She Tempts the Duke
2. Member of the Month - Dee: Don't Cry for Me
3. Featured Author Challenge - Jill Shalvis
Lucky in Love
4. Labor Day Hunted
5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5)
Happy Ever After
6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8)
Never Less Than a Lady
7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10):
The Ideal Man
8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Faking It
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): The Memory Keeper's Daughter
10. Reader's ChoiceThe Devil Wears Plaid
1. 'S' is for September:
2. Member of the Month - Dee:
3. Featured Author Challenge - Jill Shalvis
4. Labor Day Hunted
5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5)
6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8)
7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10):
8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Faking It
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): The Memory Keeper's Daughter
10. Reader's ChoiceThe Devil Wears Plaid

Romance Readers Reading Challenges - 2014 September Monthly Challenge 0/10 read
1. 'S' is for September: Read a book that starts with 'S' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'S' . Joe & Tate
2. Member of the Month - Dee: Dee has been a member of the RRRC since September 2009. Here is the link to Dee's shelves. Please read a book from any of Dee's shelves , a book published in 2009 or a book published in September of any year. Blue Notes
3. Featured Author Challenge - Jill Shalvis: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Jill Shalvis, or by any author with her first or last name.
Fun Facts about Jill:
★ Jill Shalvis lives in California.
★ She published her first novel in 1996.
★ She writes Contemporary Romance.
★ Jill won a RITA award for Simply Irresistible.
So you may also read a book set in California, or by an author who is from California . You can also read any book published in 1996, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award. Snowball in Hell
4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): Read a book that features a blue collar worker or manual laborer, basically anyone who works with their hands . Hollywood & Mine
5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Read a book that you have been trying to read for some time but just never seems to fit in a challenge . Better late than never! Txt Me U Luv Me
6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Read a book, any book ! Bending The Iron
7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10): Borrow an idea from a fellow group member, read a book you found on another RRRC member's shelf . Or read a book to participate in a group/buddy read and swap your ideas about that book. Keep Swimming
8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Read a happy or funny book . Pip's Boxing Day Wish
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): Ever see a book and wonder why you've never read it ? Find out - read it! The Magpie Lord
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing ! Red Dirt Heart











0/10 read
1. 'S' is for September: Sacrificial Magic by Stacia Kane
2. Member of the Month - Dee: Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs
3. Featured Author Challenge - Jill Shalvis: Lengths by Steph Campbell
4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): Giving Chase by Lauren Dane
5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Fool's Assassin by Robin Hobb
7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10): Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs
8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): The Other C-Word by M.K. Schiller
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): Talk Me Down by Victoria Dahl
10. Reader's Choice:

1. 'S' is for September: Searching for Someday, Jennifer Probst DONE 9/5
2. Member of the Month - Dee: Shadowfever, Karen Moning DONE 9/7
3. Featured Author Challenge - Jill Shalvis: The Knight, Monica McCarty (from CA) DONE 9/18
4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): Waiting On You, Kristan Higgins DONE 9/28
5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): The Touch Of Fire, Linda Howard DONE 9/19
6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Under the Wire, Cindy Gerard DONE 9/9
7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10): Deadly Shadows, Jaycee Clark DONE 9/11
8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Getting Rid of BradleyJennifer Cruise DONE 9/22
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): Wild Man, Kristen Ashley DONE 9/1
10. Reader's Choice: Law Man, Kristen Ashley DONE 9/3

1. 'S' is for September: Shield of Winter - Nalini Singh
2. Member of the Month - Dee: The Defiant Hero - Suzanne Brockmann
3. Featured Author Challenge - Jill Shalvis: If Looks Could Chill - Nina Bruhns
4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): Branded - Laura Wright
5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Master My Viking - Angel Lynn
6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Into The Fire - Amanda Usen
7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10): The Third Circle - Amanda Quick
8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Bite Me - Shelley Laurenston
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): The Bride - Julie Garwood
10. Reader's Choice: Masks - Evangeline Anderson











2014 September Monthly Challenge
1 Read
1. 'S' is for September: Read a book that starts with 'S' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'S'.
2. Member of the Month - Dee:2009- Irish Sex Fairy
3. Featured Author Challenge - Jill Shalvis:Head Over Heels
4. Labor Day (Sept. 1):h makes jewelry- Play With Me
5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5):Captured in Croatia
6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8):Clarity of Lines
7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10):Group Buddy Read- Obsession
8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13):Perfect Imperfections 8/2
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): Ever see a book and wonder why you've never read it? Find out - read it!
10. Reader's Choice:








10/10 READ
1. Starts with "S":Straight on Till Morning - 9/5 ★★★
2. Published in September:Guns n' Boys: Book 1, Part 1 - 9/8 ★★★★
3. Book set in California: Beneath the Stain-Part 1 - 9/2 ★★★★
4.Blue collar worker or Manual laborer:A Forbidden Rumspringa - 9/11 ★★★★★
5. Be Late for Something Day - TBR :Devon Cream - 9/1 ★★★
6. Read a Book:Dance With Me - 9/6 ★★★
7. Swap Ideas Day:Hunting Under Covers 9/10 ★★★
8. Read a happy or funny book:Love's First Kiss 9/8 ★★★★
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day : A Little Bit Country - 9/6 ★★★★
10. My choice:Christmas in the Sandbox 9/5 ★★★★

This thread is for the participants to post their list and update their progress. The suggestions thread is located HERE.
1. 'S' is for September: a book starting with 'S' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'S'. -

2. Member-Dee.Please read a book from any of Dee's shelves, a book published in 2009 or a book published in September of any year.
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3.FAC - Jill Shalvis: Read a book written by Jill Shalvis, or by any author with her first or last name.
a book set in California, or by an author from California. published in 1996, shelved as Contemporary Romance or any author winning RITA award.
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4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): a book that features a blue collar worker or manual laborer, basically anyone who works with their hands.
5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Read a book that you have been trying to read for some time but just never seems to fit in a challenge. Better late than never!
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6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Read a book, any book!
7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10): Borrow an idea from a fellow group member, on another RRRC member's shelf. or participate in a group/buddy read and swap your ideas about that book.
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8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Read a happy or funny book.

9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): Ever see a book and wonder why you've never read it? Find out - read it!

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
will think of something

1. 'S' is for September: Shopaholic & Baby by Sophie Kinsella
2. Member of the Month - Dee: State of Wonder by Ann Patchett (from Dee’s to-read shelf)
3. Featured Author Challenge - Jill Shalvis: Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis
4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): Ecstasy Unveiled by Larissa Ione (Lore is an assassin, that's working with your hands, right?!?)
5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): A Long Long Time Ago and Essentially True by Brigid Pasulka
6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Voyager by Diana Gabaldon
7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10): The Sum of All Kisses by Julia Quinn
8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Tempt Me at Twilight by Lisa Kleypas
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
10. Reader's Choice: Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon

READ: 0/10
1. 'S' is for September: Sometimes a Rogue - Mary Jo Putney
2. Member of the Month - Dee: Witchcraft - Jayne Ann Krentz
3. Featured Author Challenge - Wife for Hire - Janet Evanovich (contemporary romance)
4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): Night Corridor - Joan Hall Hovey (dishwasher)
5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Goddess - Fiona McIntosh
6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Must Love Dragons - Stephanie Rowe
7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10): Fifth Grave Past the Light - Darynda Jones (on Dee's shelf)
8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Catch of the Day - Marcia Evanick
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): Libriomancer - Jim C. Hines
10. Reader's Choice: The Guardian - Margaret Mallory











10/10 Read
1. 'S' is for September: Son of No One Sherrilyn Kenyon 09/08
2. Member of the Month: Magic Bleeds Ilona Andrews 09/05
3. Featured Author Challenge: Drive Me Crazy Marquita Valentine 09/03
4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): Once More, My Darling Rogue Lorraine Heath 09/03
5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Reckless Skye Jordan 09/04
6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): The Beautiful Ashes Jeaniene Frost 09/01
7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10): Outlander Diana Gabaldon 09/08
8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Wallbanger Alice Clayton 09/13
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): Where Their Hearts Collide Zoe York 09/09
10. Reader's Choice: Before We Fall Courtney Cole 09/12











'S' is for September: Serenading Stanley by John Inman ~~ Read 09/28/14 ~ 3.5★
Member of the Month - Dee: Greg Honey by Russ Gregory ~~ Read 09/26/14 ~ 3★
Labor Day: Awake and Alive by Garrett Leigh ~~ Read 09/02/14 ~ 3★
Be Late for Something Day: Wick by Megan Derr ~~ Read 09/29/14 ~ 4★
International Literacy Day: The One for Me by Hollis Shiloh ~~ Read 09/20/14 ~ 3.5★
Positive Thinking Day: Shawn's Voice by Project Amy ~~ Read 09/10/14 ~ 3★
Ask a Stupid Question Day: Nicholas by D.J. Manly ~~ Read 09/11/14 ~ 3★
Reader's Choice: Highfell Grimoires by Langley Hyde ~~ Read 09/09/14 ~ 3.5★









2014 September Monthly Challenge
5/8 Completed
01. 'S' is for September: Read a book that starts with 'S' - Seduction of a Highland Lass
02. Member of the Month ~ Dee: Dee has been a member of the RRRC since September 2009. Please read a book from any of Dee's shelves- Hearts Aflame
03. Featured Author Challenge ~ Jill Shalvis: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Jill Shalvis - Lucky in Love
05. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Read a book that you have been trying to read for some time - The Wicked Games of a Gentleman9/19 ***
06. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Read a book, any book - A Match for Sister Maggy9/2 ***
08. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Read a happy or funny book - Holiday Royale9/9 ***
09. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): Ever see a book and wonder why you've never read it? Find out - read it- Outlander 9/21 ****
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing -Falling for Fortune9/16 ***

10/10
1. "S" is for September - Russian Prey (9/3) ★★★★★
2. Member of the Month - Black Gold (9/5) ★★★
3. Featured Author Challenge - Nothing to Lose (9/30) ★★★★½
4. Labor Day - It's Not Shakespeare (9/14) ★★★½
5. Be Late for Something Day - The Good Fight (9/12) ★★★★
6. International Literacy Day - Bad Attitude (9/3) ★★★½
7. Swap Ideas Day - Angel and the Assassin (9/9) ★★½
8. Positive Thinking Day - Hooch & Cake (9/16) ★★★★★
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day - Tequila Mockingbird (9/10) ★★★★½
10. Choice - Choices and Changes (9/6) ★★★★★











1. 'S' is for September: The Smuggler Wore Silk, alyssa alexander
2. Member of the Month - Dee: Wife by Wednesday, catherine bybee
3. Featured Author Challenge - Jill Shalvis: Animal Attraction, jill shalvis
4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): Catch of the Day, kristan higgins
5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Where Azaleas Bloom. sherryl woods
6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Adrift on St. John, rebecca m hale
7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10): Magic Breaks, ilona andrews
8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Unfamiliar Magic, r.c. alexancer
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): The French Blue: A Novel of the 17th Century, richard w. wise
10. Reader's Choice: Sweet Evil, wendy higgins

Read 10/10
✓ 1. 'S' is for September - Strength of the Pack - 9/3
✓ 2. Member of the Month - Faith & Fidelity - 9/5
✓ 3. Featured Author Challenge - Tabloid Star (California) - 9/12
✓ 4. Labor Day (Sept. 1) - Love Means... Courage - 9/3
✓ 5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5) - Taboo For You - 9/7
✓ 6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8) - Impractical Magic - 9/9
✓ 7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10) - Be Brave - 9/5
✓ 8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13) - The Winter Courtship Rituals of Fur-Bearing Critters - 9/9
✓ 9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28) - Loving Jay
✓ 10. Reader's Choice - A Forbidden Rumspringa - 9/14
Finished!!

1. Starts with "S": Red by Kate SeRine Sept 1 ★★★★★
2. Published in September: How To Quit Playing Hockey Sept 4 ★★★
3. Contemporary Romance: Geeking Out on 11C Sept 12 ★★★★★
4.Blue collar worker or Manual laborer: Triskelion Sept 8 ★★★★
5. Be Late for Something Day - TBR : Blue-Eyed Soul Sept 7 ★★★
6. Read a Book: Heart Knot Mine Sept 2 ★★★★★
7. Swap Ideas Day: (Rissa) Honesty and Artifice Sept 6 ★★★★
8. Read a happy or funny book: Loving Jay Sept 5 ★★★
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day : Bright Water, Dark Sky Sept 8 ★★★★
10. My choice: Wallflower Sept 10 ★★★











Progess: 9/10
1. 'S' is for September: Black Butterfly by Sienna Mynx 09/14
2. Member of the Month - Dee:2009: Night Play by Sherrilyn Kenyon 09/05
3. Featured Author Challenge - Jill Shalvis:(Book Shelved as Contemporary Romance):Beautiful Bastard 09/07
4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): The Perfect Hope 09/21
5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Caressed by Ice 09/20
6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8):To Tame A Highland Warrior 09/12
7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10):(Mandy Beyers): Nobody's Hero 09/13
8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Tangled 09/16
10. Reader's Choice: Colters' Lady 09/29
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): Ever see a book and wonder why you've never read it? Find out - read it!

1. 'S' is for September - Show the Fire by Susan Fanetti
2. Member of the Month - Dee - Can't Help Falling In Love by Bella Andre
3. Featured Author Challenge - Jill Shalvis - Double Play by Jill Shalvis
4. Labor Day (Sept. 1) - A Is For Alpha Male by Laurel Ulen Curtis
5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5) - The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston
6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8) - Better When He's Bad by Jay Crownover
7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10) - The Fever by Megan Abbott
8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13) - I Only Have Eyes For You by Bella Andre
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28) - The Initiation by L.J. Smith
10. Reader's Choice - On the Record by K.A. Linde











0/7
1. 'S' is for September: Stolen: A Letter to My Captor
4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): Beautiful Oblivion
5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Left Drowning
6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): A Whole New Crowd
8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Play with Me
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): Worth the Fight
10. Reader's Choice: Fight with Me

Shan, there is no cut off for the monthly challenge! You can sign up anytime. If you want to go back and go through your books for August for that challenge - feel free!

Completed on Sep 28
Duration : Sept 2014
1. 'S' is for September: Read a book that starts with 'S' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'S'.
Baby, I'm Yours by Susan Andersen Sep 3
2. Member of the Month - Dee: Dee has been a member of the RRRC since September 2009. Here is the link to Dee's shelves. Please read a book from any of Dee's shelves, a book published in 2009 or a book published in September of any year.
Yours Until Dawn Sep 7
3. Featured Author Challenge - Jill Shalvis: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Jill Shalvis, or by any author with her first or last name.
Always On My Mind Sep 1
4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): Read a book that features a blue collar worker or manual laborer, basically anyone who works with their hands.
Short-Straw Bride Sep 28
5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Read a book that you have been trying to read for some time but just never seems to fit in a challenge. Better late than never!
Lead Me On Sep 28
6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Read a book, any book!
The Joy of x: A Guided Tour of Math, from One to Infinity Sep 7
7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10): Borrow an idea from a fellow group member, read a book you found on another RRRC member's shelf. Or read a book to participate in a group/buddy read and swap your ideas about that book.
Lisa Kay's bookshelf: 204 Rosewood Lane Sep 5
8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Read a happy or funny book.At the Bride Hunt Ball Sep 17
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): Ever see a book and wonder why you've never read it? Find out - read it!The Joy of x: A Guided Tour of Math, from One to Infinity Sep 7
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!Fool Me Twice Sep 12











COMPLETED: 4/10 ☐ ☑ ✔
✔ 1. 'S' is for September: Uncivilized Sawyer Bennett, 9/20, 4 stars
☐ 2. Member of the Month - Dee: Against the Ropes
☐ 3. Featured Author Challenge - Then Came You
☐ 4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): BakerWild Man
✔ 5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): The Professional 9/11, 4.5 stars
✔ 6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Black Lies, 9/1, 4.5 stars
✔ 7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10): The Unsung Hero 9/10, 4 stars
☐ 8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Truce: The Historic Neighbor from Hell
☐ 9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28):Kinky Neighbors
☐ 10. Reader's Choice:Screwdrivered
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Weird..I thought I'd updated this post but looks like my list is in message 53

*1. 'S' is for September: Read a book that starts with 'S' Share Me 9/14/14 4 stars
*2. Member of the Month - Dee: Dee has been a member of the RRRC since September 2009. Here is the link to Dee's shelves. >Please read a book from any of Dee's shelves The Gift Original Sinners 0.5 9/14/14 ...4 stars
*3. Featured Author Challenge - Jill Shalvis: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Animal Magnetism
*5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Read a book that you have been trying to read for some time but just never seems to fit in a challenge. Better late than never!Gabriel's Inferno 9/13/14 3.5 stars
*6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Read a book, any book! Midnight Man 9/30/14 … 5 stars
*8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Read a happy or funny book. Down to You
*9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): Ever see a book and wonder why you've never read it? Find out - read it! Flat-Out Love 9/26/14 4 stars
*10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! Brie's Tokyo Tryst 9/28/14 4 stars









0/5
1. 'S' is for September: Stolen
3. Featured Author Challenge - Jill Shalvis:It's in His Kiss
5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Island of the Swans
6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): The Book of Life
10. Reader's Choice:Magic Breaks

2014 September Monthly Challenge
Duration: Sept. 1, 2014 - Sept. 30, 2014
READ: 10/10
1. 'S' is for September: Shannon Drake - The Pirate Bride (09/28)
2. Member of the Month - Dee: Kushiel's Dart - Jacqueline Carey (09/27)
3. Featured Author Challenge: Simply Irresistible (09/10)
4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): Dance Upon the Air - Nora Roberts (09/09)
5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Unveiled - Courtney Milan (09/08)
6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Master of Pleasure - Jessica Trapp (09/23)
7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10): Immortal Warrior - Lisa Hendrix (Debbie W's Shelf) (09/25)
8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): My Story - Elizabeth Smart (09/23)
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): The Tenth Circle (09/24)
10. Reader's Choice: Darkfever - Karen Marie Moning (09/23)










♥♥♥♥ COMPLETED! ♥♥♥♥
This was a fun one! Looking forward to next month's!

SEPTEMBER MONTHLY CHALLENGE
1. September:
3. Set in California/Author is from California/ Published in 1996:
5. Be Late for Something:
6. Literacy:
7. Swap Ideas:
9. Ask a Stupid Question:
10. Readers Choice:

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Read 0/10
1. 'S' is for September: Read a book that whose author's first name starts with 'S'.
The Bronze Horseman by Paullina Simons
2. Member of the Month - Please read a book from any of Dee's shelves.
This is Who I Am
3. Featured Author Challenge - Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Jill Shalvis.
Head Over Heels
4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): Read a book that features a blue collar worker or manual laborer, basically anyone who works with their hands.
5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Read a book that you have been trying to read for some time but just never seems to fit in a challenge. Better late than never!
Wee William's Woman
6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Read a book, any book!
Behold the Stars
7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10): Read a book you found on another RRRC member's shelf. (Sassafrass)
If Only
8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Read a happy or funny book.
Lucky in Love
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): Ever see a book and wonder why you've never read it? Find out - read it!
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Second Grave on the Left









0/5 Read
1. S for September: Shelter Me by Catherine Mann
2. Hi Dee! Dark Currents by Jacqueline Carey
3. Jill Shalvis: Instant Gratification by Jill Shalvis
4. Literacy Day: TBD
5. My Choice: TBD




A suggestion for Item 3: if you choose not to read anything by Jill Shalvis, may I suggest "In The Company Of Bridget,"

Thanks Brenda... I'll keep it in mind. Thanks for the rec. :-)

RRRC 2014 September Monthly Challenge
9/1 - 9/30
7/10
1. 'S' is for September: The Outlaw's Dirty Dancer by:Jenika Snow 9/2 ***
2. Member of the Month - Dee: The Pirate Next Door
3. Featured Author Challenge - Jill Shalvis: (Contemporary Romance) The Heat Is On 9/1 ***
4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): Winters Heat
5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): (purchased: 9/3/11) Hounded 9/2 ****
6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Kane's Mate 9/2 ***
7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10): Slave to Sensation 9/15 ****
8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Better Homes and Hauntings
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): Obsidian 9/4 ***
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!: Tainted 9/1 ***
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S - String Bridge by Jessica Bell
Contemporary Romance - Say You Will by Kate Perry
Book By a Jill - Finding Pride by Jill Sanders
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2014 September Monthly Challenge
0/5 Complete.
1. 'S' is for September:
2. Member of the Month - Dee:
3. Featured Author Challenge - Jill Shalvis:
4. Labor Day (Sept. 1):
5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5):
6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8):
7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10):
8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13):
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28):
10. Reader's Choice:
Books mentioned in this topic
One More Chance (other topics)White Night (other topics)
Prince of Spies (other topics)
Taken (other topics)
A SEAL's Surrender (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Kristan Higgins (other topics)Bella Andre (other topics)
Laura Kinsale (other topics)
R.K. Lilley (other topics)
Abigail Roux (other topics)
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This thread is for the participants to post their list and update their progress. The suggestions thread is located HERE.
1. 'S' is for September: Read a book that starts with 'S' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'S'.
2. Member of the Month - Dee: Dee has been a member of the RRRC since September 2009. Here is the link to Dee's shelves. Please read a book from any of Dee's shelves, a book published in 2009 or a book published in September of any year.
3. Featured Author Challenge - Jill Shalvis: Read a book written by this month's Featured Author, Jill Shalvis, or by any author with her first or last name.
So you may also read a book set in California, or by an author who is from California. You can also read any book published in 1996, or is shelved as Contemporary Romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.
4. Labor Day (Sept. 1): Read a book that features a blue collar worker or manual laborer, basically anyone who works with their hands.
5. Be Late for Something Day (Sept. 5): Read a book that you have been trying to read for some time but just never seems to fit in a challenge. Better late than never!
6. International Literacy Day (Sept. 8): Read a book, any book!
7. Swap Ideas Day (Sept. 10): Borrow an idea from a fellow group member, read a book you found on another RRRC member's shelf. Or read a book to participate in a group/buddy read and swap your ideas about that book.
8. Positive Thinking Day (Sept. 13): Read a happy or funny book.
9. Ask a Stupid Question Day (Sept. 28): Ever see a book and wonder why you've never read it? Find out - read it!
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
You can choose 3, 5, 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, book availability and/or time commitment.
When posting your challenge progress, please make sure to put the date/s when you finished your book/s.
Please repost your progress as it helps when updating.
Happy Reading!!