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DHASG September Reading Challenge

Introduction:



September is here. School is back in, and the days will grow shorter and cooler. While summer is on its way out, we can celebrate the change of season and a promise of a happy, fun autumn.

Rules:

1. All members of the DHASG are welcome to participate in the challenge. Sign up by posting on this thread and post final stats when you finish the challenge.

2. A book may only be used once in the challenge.

3. Books must be read between September 1st and September 30th.

4. Enjoy!

Levels:

1. End of Summer To Do List: Read 9-12 books
2. Fall Lineup: Read 5-8 books
3. Back to School: Read 3-4 books

Categories:

1. Classics never get old!: In honor of Classic Music Month in September, read a book that has a title including any word typically used in a classic music title (Symphony, Ode, Major, Minor, Chord, Concerto, Cadence, Use any of the terms here); a classic book in the genre of your choice, or a book that has a classic theme, or even a historical romance.
2. Labor Day: September 1st is the day this year that we dedicate to hardworking people all over the place. No matter what job you do (even if it's raising children and taking care of your spouse), you get credit for a book this month.
3. Better Late Than Never: For September 5th, which is Be Late For Something Day, celebrate procrastination by reading a book you've been meaning to read forever, or starting a series you never got around to until now.
4.Read a Book Day: For September 6th, you can count any book you happened to be reading this day (but it can only count for one book in this challenge).
5.Swap Ideas Day: September 10th is the day that celebrates exchange of ideas and concepts. For this day, take a suggestion from someone else on what book to read for this part of the challenge.
6.National Stepfamily Day: September 16th honors blended families or stepfamilies. Read a book that includes a blended family or stepfamily.
7.Defy Superstition Day: September 13th is the day to thumb your nose at superstitions. Do this by picking a book that represents a superstition that you want to laugh in the face of. Please explain why you chose the book in parenthesis. List of Superstitions
8.Argh, Matey!!: In honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19th, read a book that includes a pirate theme or somehow touches on pirate culture. You could read a book set in the Caribbean or on a ship, or any other way you can represent this day.
9.National Comic Book Day: You can represent September 2th by reading a single issue of a comic book or a graphic novel of your choice or a book based on comic books. You can count a book where a character reads or writes comic books. If you can find a storyline that reminds you of comic books, that would count as well.
10.Ask a Stupid Question Day!: September 28th is the day to feel free to let fly with the questions that you're afraid to ask. Read a book that has a title that sounds like it might be a stupid question. For example: Mama, Do You Love Me?. (No offense intended to anyone!!)
11.History 101: Since there are a few holidays this month that represent important events in history, you can choose a book that touches on history in some way. Of course, historical romance or fiction counts.
12.Improve Yourself: Since September is Self Improvement Month, you can read a self-help book or a non-fiction book or even a book whose title sounds 'self-improving' this month. You could read a book with a character who is on the path to self-improvement. Be creative and see what you can come up with.

Information on September Holidays taken from Holiday Insights webpage: http://www.holidayinsights.com/moreho...



Challenge Participants List

Kristina
Sandy
Maggie
Larissa
Netanella
Penelope
Tina Theresa
Danielle The Book Huntress
Laura

I am in for this one. I will set my goal at level 1 End of summer to do list.

I'm in for Fall Line Up 6/5-8 books

1. Classics never get old!: In honor of Classic Music Month in September, read a book that has a title including any word typically used in a classic music title (Symphony, Ode, Major, Minor, Chord, Concerto, Cadence, Use any of the terms here); a classic book in the genre of your choice, or a book that has a classic theme, or even a historical romance.

2. Labor Day: September 1st is the day this year that we dedicate to hardworking people all over the place. A SEAL's Surrender 9/15/14 4*

3. Better Late Than Never: For September 5th, which is Be Late For Something Day, celebrate procrastination by reading a book you've been meaning to read forever, or starting a series you never got around to until now. A SEAL's Seduction 9/14/14 3.5*

4.Read a Book Day: For September 6th, you can count any book you happened to be reading this day - Slade 9/6/14 4*

5.Swap Ideas Day: September 10th is the day that celebrates exchange of ideas and concepts. For this day, take a suggestion from someone else on what book to read for this part of the challenge.

6.National Stepfamily Day: September 16th honors blended families or stepfamilies. Read a book that includes a blended family or stepfamily.

7.Defy Superstition Day: September 13th is the day to thumb your nose at superstitions. Do this by picking a book that represents a superstition that you want to laugh in the face of. Please explain why you chose the book in parenthesis. List of Superstitions

8.Argh, Matey!!: In honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19th, read a book that includes a pirate theme or somehow touches on pirate culture - Heart of Stone 9/27/14 4* (space pirate)

9.National Comic Book Day: You can represent September 2th by reading a single issue of a comic book or a graphic novel of your choice or a book based on comic books. You can count a book where a character reads or writes comic books. If you can find a storyline that reminds you of comic books, that would count as well.

10.Ask a Stupid Question Day!: September 28th is the day to feel free to let fly with the questions that you're afraid to ask. Read a book that has a title that sounds like it might be a stupid question. For example: Mama, Do You Love Me?. (No offense intended to anyone!!)

1.History 101: Of course, historical romance or fiction counts - The Courage to Love 9/20/14 4*

12.Improve Yourself: Since September is Self Improvement Month, you can read a self-help book or a non-fiction book or even a book whose title sounds 'self-improving' this month. Be creative and see what you can come up with. - How To Give a Blow Job 9/4/14 3*. Found this on one on amazon for free in the erotic section. I'm guessing this counts as self-improvement, huh? :D

DHASG September Reading Challenge
9/1 - 9/30
End of Summer To Do List: Read 9-12 books
4/9



1. Classics never get old!: Dead Beat

2. Labor Day: Loyalty in Death

3. Better Late Than Never: Hounded 9/2 ****

4.Read a Book Day: Slave to Sensation (Started on 9/6) finished: 9/15 ****

5.Swap Ideas Day: September 10th is the day that celebrates exchange of ideas and concepts. For this day, take a suggestion from someone else on what book to read for this part of the challenge.

6.National Stepfamily Day: September 16th honors blended families or stepfamilies. Read a book that includes a blended family or stepfamily.

7.Defy Superstition Day: (shapeshifers are animals who can talk, right?) The Outlaw's Dirty Dancer 9/2 ***

8.Argh, Matey!!: The Pirate Next Door

9.National Comic Book Day:Chew, Vol. 1: Taster's Choice 9/3 ****

10.Ask a Stupid Question Day!: September 28th is the day to feel free to let fly with the questions that you're afraid to ask. Read a book that has a title that sounds like it might be a stupid question. For example: Mama, Do You Love Me?. (No offense intended to anyone!!)

11.History 101: (historical romance) Scandal And The Duchess

12.Improve Yourself: Maybe This Time

To Read


Finished:

I'm in for fall lineup 5 to 8 books!

5/5 to 8

I'm done!

1. Classics never get old!: Destiny For Three by Lilly Hale 9/3 4*
2. Labor Day: Against the Ropes by Sarah Castille 9/9 3 1/2*
3. Better Late Than Never: Consumed by Skyla Madi 9/24 3 1/2*
4.Read a Book Day: Come By JA Huss 9/6 4*
5.Swap Ideas Day: King 9/3 4*
6.National Stepfamily Day:
7.Defy Superstition Day:
8.Argh, Matey
9.National Comic Book Day:
10.Ask a Stupid Question Day!:
11.History 101:
12.Improve Yourself:

Count me in for fall lineup! :D

I'm in for Fall Lineup, and hope to set the level higher if I can!

12/9-12 DONE

1. Classics never get old!: (historical romance) Scandal And The Duchess 9/16
2. Labor Day: Misplaced Princess 9/25
3. Better Late Than Never: Dark Witch 9/10
4.Read a Book Day: Scandal in Spring 9/6 reread
5.Swap Ideas Day: Beauty and the Mustache 9/21
6.National Stepfamily Day: The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry 9/7
7.Defy Superstition Day: (something old, new, & Blue) Neanderthal Marries Human: A Smarter Romance9/4
8.Argh, Matey!!: Riveted 9/19
9.National Comic Book Day: (heroine reads comic books) Neanderthal Seeks Human: A Smart Romance 9/3
10.Ask a Stupid Question Day!: Friends Without Benefits? 9/12
11.History 101: Code Name Verity 9/24
12.Improve Yourself: Undeclared 9/1

DHASG September 2014 Challenge
Duration: September 1 to September 30, 2014


Read: 3/4
Levels:
1. End of Summer To Do List: Read 9-12 books
2. Fall Lineup: Read 5-8 books
3. Back to School: Read 3-4 books

Categories:
✔ 1. Classics never get old!: Heroine Olivia Hart is a classical concert cellist in Inside Out by Rowyn Ashby - 09.01.2014 (★★★)
✔ 2. Labor Day: American Heroes 2 - Flashback by Jill Shalvis features firefighter Aiden Donnelly - 09.01.2014 (★★★★)
3. Better Late Than Never: For September 5th, which is Be Late For Something Day, celebrate procrastination by reading a book you've been meaning to read forever, or starting a series you never got around to until now.
A Song of Ice and Fire 3 - A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin
4. Read a Book Day: For September 6th, you can count any book you happened to be reading this day (but it can only count for one book in this challenge).

5. Swap Ideas Day: September 10th is the day that celebrates exchange of ideas and concepts. For this day, take a suggestion from someone else on what book to read for this part of the challenge.
Dresden Files 8 - Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher
✔ 6. National Stepfamily Day: September 16th honors blended families or stepfamilies. Read a book that includes a blended family or stepfamily.
In Caleb's Woman by Eve Vaughn, heroine Sommer is adopted as a baby by a pack of werewolves. 09.03.2014 (★★★)
7. Defy Superstition Day: September 13th is the day to thumb your nose at superstitions. Do this by picking a book that represents a superstition that you want to laugh in the face of. Please explain why you chose the book in parenthesis. List of Superstitions

8. Argh, Matey!!: In honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19th, read a book that includes a pirate theme or somehow touches on pirate culture. You could read a book set in the Caribbean or on a ship, or any other way you can represent this day.
Under Vanishing Skies by G.S. Fields
9. National Comic Book Day: You can represent September 2th by reading a single issue of a comic book or a graphic novel of your choice or a book based on comic books. You can count a book where a character reads or writes comic books. If you can find a storyline that reminds you of comic books that would count as well.

10. Ask a Stupid Question Day!: September 28th is the day to feel free to let fly with the questions that you're afraid to ask. Read a book that has a title that sounds like it might be a stupid question. For example: Mama, Do You Love Me?. (No offense intended to anyone!!)

11. History 101: Since there are a few holidays this month that represent important events in history, you can choose a book that touches on history in some way. Of course, historical romance or fiction counts.

12. Improve Yourself: Since September is Self Improvement Month, you can read a self-help book or a non-fiction book or even a book whose title sounds 'self-improving' this month. You could read a book with a character who is on the path to self-improvement. Be creative and see what you can come up with.

Count me read 4
2. Labor Day Cowgirl Up and Ride9/13
3. Better late then never Faefever9/2
4. Read a book day Dreamfever9/7
5. Swap ideas day No Limits9/21

Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group
DHASG September 2014 Challenge
Duration: 9/1/2014 - 9/30/2014

Progress: 9 out of 9

1. Classics never get old!: In honor of Classic Music Month in September, read a book that has a title including any word typically used in a classic music title (Symphony, Ode, Major, Minor, Chord, Concerto, Cadence, Use any of the terms here); a classic book in the genre of your choice, or a book that has a classic theme, or even a historical romance.
The Heart of a Woman by Maya Angelou - **** - 9/1/2014 - 288 Pages - Shelved as Classics

2. Labor Day: September 1st is the day this year that we dedicate to hardworking people all over the place. No matter what job you do (even if it's raising children and taking care of your spouse), you get credit for a book this month.
Rock Chick Rescue by Kristen Ashley - ***** - 9/3/2014 - 500 Pages

3. Better Late Than Never: For September 5th, which is Be Late For Something Day, celebrate procrastination by reading a book you've been meaning to read forever, or starting a series you never got around to until now.
Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout - *** - 9/4/2014

4. Read a Book Day: For September 6th, you can count any book you happened to be reading this day (but it can only count for one book in this challenge).
Reckless by Skye Jordan - *** - 9/9/2014

5. Swap Ideas Day: September 10th is the day that celebrates exchange of ideas and concepts. For this day, take a suggestion from someone else on what book to read for this part of the challenge.
One Night of Sin by Elle Kennedy - *** - 9/12/2014 - 128 Pages - Random Book Pick

6. National Step family Day: September 16th honors blended families or stepfamilies. Read a book that includes a blended family or step family.
Of Triton by Anna Banks - **** - 9/2/2014 - 246 Pages

7. Defy Superstition Day: September 13th is the day to thumb your nose at superstitions. Do this by picking a book that represents a superstition that you want to laugh in the face of. Please explain why you chose the book in parenthesis. List of Superstitions.
The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan - *** - 9/16/2014 - 800 Pages - Don't let moonlight shine on your washing, or they'll be the clothes for a funeral

8. Argh, Matey!!: In honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19th, read a book that includes a pirate theme or somehow touches on pirate culture. You could read a book set in the Caribbean or on a ship, or any other way you can represent this day.
The Ugly Duchess by Eloisa James - **** - 9/23/2014 - Main Character turns into a Pirate

11.History 101: Since there are a few holidays this month that represent important events in history, you can choose a book that touches on history in some way. Of course, historical romance or fiction counts.
People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks - **** - 9/22/2014 - 449 Pages - Historical Fiction

DHASG September Challenge
Duration: September 1 to September 30, 2014
Level: End of Summer To Do List
Progress: 9 of 9-12

Categories:

1. Labor Day: Angels' Flight by Nalini Singh; Read 09/18/14

Reaver by Larissa Ione; Read 09/25/14

3.Read a Book Day: Night's Honor by Thea Harrison; Read 09/12/14

4.Swap Ideas Day: No Place to Run by Maya Banks; Read 09/19/14

Creed by Kristen Ashley; Read 09/05/14

6.Defy Superstition Day: Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb (laugh in the face of death); Read 09/29/14

7.Argh, Matey!!: Pleasure of a Dark Prince by Kresley Cole (boat trip down the Amazon River); Read 09/24/14

8.History 101: The Truth About Lord Stoneville by Sabrina Jeffries; Read 09/26/14

9.Improve Yourself: Raid by Kristen Ashley; Read 09/19/14

DHASG September Challenge!

Progress: 5 of 8!

1. Classics never get old!: In honor of Classic Music Month in September, read a book that has a title including any word typically used in a classic music title (Symphony, Ode, Major, Minor, Chord, Concerto, Cadence, Use any of the terms here); a classic book in the genre of your choice, or a book that has a classic theme, or even a historical romance.

✔2. Labor Day: Vanquish {★★★★1/2} 7th of September.

✔3. Better Late Than Never: Club Shadowlands {★★★★} 4th of September.

✔4.Read a Book Day: Perilous Curves {★★★★1/2} 6th of September.

✔5.Swap Ideas Day: Thin Love {★★★} 21st of September.

6.National Stepfamily Day: September 16th honors blended families or stepfamilies. Read a book that includes a blended family or stepfamily.

7.Defy Superstition Day: September 13th is the day to thumb your nose at superstitions. Do this by picking a book that represents a superstition that you want to laugh in the face of. Please explain why you chose the book in parenthesis.

8.Argh, Matey!!: In honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19th, read a book that includes a pirate theme or somehow touches on pirate culture. You could read a book set in the Caribbean or on a ship, or any other way you can represent this day.

9.National Comic Book Day: You can represent September 2th by reading a single issue of a comic book or a graphic novel of your choice or a book based on comic books. You can count a book where a character reads or writes comic books. If you can find a storyline that reminds you of comic books, that would count as well.

10.Ask a Stupid Question Day!: September 28th is the day to feel free to let fly with the questions that you're afraid to ask. Read a book that has a title that sounds like it might be a stupid question. For example: Mama, Do You Love Me?. (No offense intended to anyone!!)

✔11.History 101: Angel Creek {★★★★} 26th of September.

12.Improve Yourself: Since September is Self Improvement Month, you can read a self-help book or a non-fiction book or even a book whose title sounds 'self-improving' this month. You could read a book with a character who is on the path to self-improvement. Be creative and see what you can come up with.

DHASG September 2014 Challenge
Duration: September 1 to September 30, 2014


Read: 10/12
Levels:
1. End of Summer To Do List: Read 9-12 books
2. Fall Lineup: Read 5-8 books
3. Back to School: Read 3-4 books

Categories:
✔ 1. Classics never get old!: Heroine Olivia Hart is a classical concert cellist in Inside Out by Rowyn Ashby - 09.01.2014 (★★★)
✔ 2. Labor Day: American Heroes 2 - Flashback by Jill Shalvis features firefighter Aiden Donnelly - 09.01.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 3. Better Late Than Never: For September 5th, which is Be Late For Something Day, celebrate procrastination by reading a book you've been meaning to read forever, or starting a series you never got around to until now. - A Song of Ice and Fire 3 - A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin - 09.13.2014 (★★★★★)
✔ 4. Read a Book Day: For September 6th, you can count any book you happened to be reading this day (but it can only count for one book in this challenge). A New World 2 - A New World: Return by John O'Brien - 09.06.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 5. Swap Ideas Day: September 10th is the day that celebrates exchange of ideas and concepts. For this day, take a suggestion from someone else on what book to read for this part of the challenge.
Dresden Files 8 - Proven Guilty by Jim Butcher - 09.16.2014 (★★★★★)
✔ 6. National Stepfamily Day: September 16th honors blended families or stepfamilies. Read a book that includes a blended family or stepfamily.
In Caleb's Woman by Eve Vaughn, heroine Sommer is adopted as a baby by a pack of werewolves. 09.03.2014 (★★★)
7. Defy Superstition Day: September 13th is the day to thumb your nose at superstitions. Do this by picking a book that represents a superstition that you want to laugh in the face of. Please explain why you chose the book in parenthesis. List of Superstitions

✔ 8. Argh, Matey!!: In honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day on September 19th, read a book that includes a pirate theme or somehow touches on pirate culture. You could read a book set in the Caribbean or on a ship, or any other way you can represent this day.
Under Vanishing Skies by G.S. Fields - 09.14.2014 (★★★★)
✔ 9. National Comic Book Day: MC Cameron and little brother Cole are big comic book readers and fans in Down London Road by Samantha Young - 09.18.2014 (★★★★★)
10. Ask a Stupid Question Day!: September 28th is the day to feel free to let fly with the questions that you're afraid to ask. Read a book that has a title that sounds like it might be a stupid question. For example: Mama, Do You Love Me?. (No offense intended to anyone!!)

✔ 11. History 101: Since there are a few holidays this month that represent important events in history, you can choose a book that touches on history in some way. Of course, historical romance or fiction counts.
The Knight's Prisoner by Renee Rose - 09.17.2014 (★★)
✔ 12. Improve Yourself: Since September is Self Improvement Month, you can read a self-help book or a non-fiction book or even a book whose title sounds 'self-improving' this month. You could read a book with a character who is on the path to self-improvement. Be creative and see what you can come up with. In Time-Kissed Destiny by Constance O'Day-Flannery, MC Kate Walker takes a scuba diving trip to find herself after a nasty divorce and is transported back in time. 09.20.2014 (★★★)

Post #8 Done

It's such a disappointing reading month for me that I'm finishing any challenges. Strike that I finished one. Woo hoo! Sigh. I'm going to do better in October.

Post #14 above - I'm done at 10 on 12 - can't find "Defy Superstition" or "Ask a Stupid Question"

Maybe October's can reach 100% - I feel you, Maggie!

Complete! Post # 12 has been updated.

Ladies, I will post the October challenge tomorrow. Thanks for participating in the challenges!

The October challenge is up:

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