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message 1: by Fran, Moderator (last edited Oct 18, 2019 01:16PM) (new)

Fran | 12286 comments November Monthly Challenge
November 1- 30, 2019


1. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.

2. Bird of the Month -November: Rooster - One of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac, the Rooster is a Chinese symbol of honesty, as well as physical and moral fortitude. It is of the yang attribute and signifies fortune, luck, fidelity, protection as well as bossiness.
-Read a book set in Asia or has an Asian author, or a book you had the good fortune to obtain for free or at a low cost, or a book with the number 1 or 2 somewhere in the page count.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Courtney Milan
Princess of Romance - Talia Hibbert
-Read one book written by Courtney Milan or Talia Hibbert, or any author with either of their first or last names. Link to backlists:
Courtney Milan
Talia Hibbert


Fun Facts about Courtney Milan:
* Before she started writing Historical romance, Courtney got a graduate degree in theoretical physical chemistry from UC Berkeley
* Courtney lives in the Rocky Mountains
* She has published books in the genres of Historical romance and Contemporary romance
* She published her first novel in 2009
* She's a winner of the prestigious RITA® Award

You may also read a book set in North America or with a character who has chemistry with someone else. You can also read any book published in 2009, or a Contemporary or Historical romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.

4. November 2nd- Book Lovers Day-
-Read a book with an embrace or longing glance on the cover or a book someone else said they loved or a book with a library or bookstore in the story.

5. November 3rd- Sandwich Day-
- Read a book that is neither the first or last in a series, but 'sandwiched' somewhere in between. Or read a book with a character with several layers to them or a book you could squeeze into a busy day or week.

6. November 6th- Marooned Without A Compass Day-
-Read a book with a 'stranded' theme (i.e. shipwrecked, plane crash, snowed in at a cabin, car breaks down) or a book with a character who seems 'lost' or a book with the color red on the cover.

7. November 14th- Operating Room Nurse Day-
-Read a book set in a medical field, or with a character in a medical field or who is in need of a medical professional, or a book you feel under pressure to get off your tbr or a book with a character who doesn't get enough credit or is underappreciated.

8. November 17th- Take A Hike Day-
- Read a book with tree(s), or a road or a mountain on the cover or a book towards the top of your tbr (newer) or a book with a character who seems unlikable at first.

9. November 28th- Thanksgiving-
- Read a book with a family or friends in the story or a book with a one word title or a book with a cover you are thankful for ;)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice

You can choose any number of 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.

Upon completion, please repost your challenge as it helps when updating, plus we all want to see all the pretty books you've read! You may update your original challenge as you go or repost if you choose.

Happy Reading!!


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Bookchaser | 2022 comments 2019 November Monthly Challenge



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01. 'N' is for November: 🦃Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
No Kind of Hero by Rosalind James
OR
Nobody's Fool by Stephanie Bond
OR
Diamonds and Dirt Roads by Erin Nicholas
02. Bird of the Month ~ Rooster: 🐓Read a book set in Asia or has an Asian author, or a book you had the good fortune to obtain for free or at a low cost, or a book with the number 1 or 2 somewhere in the page count.
All I Want for Christmas Is You by Miranda Liasson
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors - Queen of Romance ~ Courtney Milan and Princess of Romance ~ Talia Hibbert: 👑Read one book written by Courtney Milan or Talia Hibbert, or any author with either of their first or last names.
You may also read a book set in North America or with a character who has chemistry with someone else. You can also read any book published in 2009, or a Contemporary or Historical romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.
Shifter's Rogue by Lisa Ladew
OR
For the Love of Magic by Janet Chapman
04. Book Lovers Day (November 2): 📚Read a book with an embrace or longing glance on the cover or a book someone else said they loved or a book with a library or bookstore in the story.
Island Heat by Susan Kearney
OR
Playing Dirty by Susan Andersen
OR
The Marriage Trap by Jennifer Probst
05. Sandwich Day (November 3): 🥪Read a book that is neither the first or last in a series, but 'sandwiched' somewhere in between. Or read a book with a character with several layers to them or a book you could squeeze into a busy day or week.
My Lord de Burgh by Deborah Simmons
OR
Simply Love by Mary Balogh
OR
Bear's Redemption by Lisa Ladew
OR
Star Hero by Susan Grant
06. Marooned Without A Compass Day (November 6): 🚘Read a book with a 'stranded' theme (i.e. shipwrecked, plane crash, snowed in at a cabin, car breaks down) or a book with a character who seems 'lost' or a book with the color red on the cover.
The Christmas Cottage by Samantha Chase
OR
A Kiss to Remember by Teresa Medeiros
OR
Christmas at Rosie Hopkins’ Sweetshop by Jenny Colgan
07. Operating Room Nurse Day (November 14): 👩🏻‍⚕️Read a book set in a medical field, or with a character in a medical field or who is in need of a medical professional, or a book you feel under pressure to get off your tbr or a book with a character who doesn't get enough credit or is underappreciated.
Call Me Wild by Robin Kaye
08. Take A Hike Day (November 17): 🚶🏻‍♀️Read a book with tree(s), or a road or a mountain on the cover or a book towards the top of your tbr (newer) or a book with a character who seems unlikable at first.
The Cottages on Silver Beach by RaeAnne Thayne
09. Thanksgiving (November 28): 🦃Read a book with a family or friends in the story or a book with a one word title or a book with a cover you are thankful for ;).
Always Be True: Tino by Alexis Morgan
OR
Wild Heart by Tiffinie Helmer
OR
Season of Wonder by RaeAnne Thayne
OR
Enraptured by Elisabeth Naughton
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.


XXX No Kind of Hero (Portland Devils, #2) by Rosalind James XXX Nobody's Fool by Stephanie Bond XXX Diamonds and Dirt Roads (Billionaires in Blue Jeans, #1) by Erin Nicholas XXX All I Want for Christmas Is You by Miranda Liasson XXX Shifter's Rogue (One True Mate, #5) by Lisa Ladew XXX For the Love of Magic (Spellbound Falls, #5) by Janet Chapman XXX Island Heat by Susan Kearney XXX Playing Dirty (Sisterhood Diaries, #3) by Susan Andersen XXX The Marriage Trap (Marriage to a Billionaire, #2) by Jennifer Probst XXX My Lord de Burgh (de Burgh, #4) by Deborah Simmons XXX Simply Love (Simply Quartet #2) by Mary Balogh XXX Bear's Redemption (One True Mate, #6) by Lisa Ladew XXX Star Hero (Star #4.6) by Susan Grant XXX The Christmas Cottage (The Christmas Cottage, #1) by Samantha Chase XXX A Kiss to Remember (Once Upon a Time, #3) by Teresa Medeiros XXX Christmas at Rosie Hopkins’ Sweetshop (Rosie Hopkins' Sweet Shop, #2) by Jenny Colgan XXX Call Me Wild (Wild Thing #2) by Robin Kaye XXX The Cottages on Silver Beach (Haven Point, #8) by RaeAnne Thayne XXX Always Be True Tino (Sergeant Joe's Boys, #2) by Alexis Morgan XXX Wild Heart (Alaska Wild Nights, #1) by Tiffinie Helmer XXX Season of Wonder (Haven Point, #9) by RaeAnne Thayne XXX Enraptured (Eternal Guardians, #4) by Elisabeth Naughton XXX


message 6: by Michaele (last edited Nov 21, 2019 12:17PM) (new)

Michaele | 6585 comments Me too!

10/10

November Monthly Challenge
November 1- 30, 2019

1. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'. Switched, N.R. Walker, 11/17

2. Bird of the Month -November: Rooster -Read a book set in Asia or has an Asian author, Nothing Casual, Ana J. Phoenix, 11/2

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
You may also read a book set in North America or with a character who has chemistry with someone else Goalie Interference, Avon Gale, 11/6

4. November 2nd- Book Lovers Day-
-Read a book with a library or bookstore in the story, Hottie Scotty and Mr. Porter, R. Cooper, 11/4

5. November 3rd- Sandwich Day-
- Read a book that is neither the first or last in a series, but 'sandwiched' somewhere in between, Save of the Game, Avon Gale, 11/2

6. November 6th- Marooned Without A Compass Day-
-Read a book with a 'stranded' theme, Counting Fence Posts, Kelly Jensen, 11/20

7. November 14th- Operating Room Nurse Day-
-Read a book set in a medical field, or with a character in a medical field or who is in need of a medical professional - Before I Wake, Eli Easton, 11/2

8. November 17th- Take A Hike Day-
- Read a book with tree(s), or a road or a mountain on the cover, Twelve Days of Christmas, Debbie Macomber, 11/18

9. November 28th- Thanksgiving-
- Read a book with a one word title or a book Moonlighter, Sarina Bowen, 11/20

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice, Upside Down, N.R. Walker, 11/15

Switched by N.R. Walker Nothing Casual by Ana J. Phoenix Goalie Interference (Hat Trick, #2) by Avon Gale Hottie Scotty and Mr. Porter by R. Cooper Counting Fence Posts (Counting, #1) by Kelly Jensen Save of the Game (Scoring Chances, #2) by Avon Gale Before I Wake by Eli Easton Moonlighter (The Company, #1) by Sarina Bowen Twelve Days of Christmas by Debbie Macomber Upside Down by N.R. Walker


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Georgina Parkin (geosbookblog) | 334 comments Read 10/10

1. 'N' is for November. Read a book that starts with 'N':
Never Got Over You 8/11

2. Bird of the Month - November: Rooster. Read a book you had the good fortune to obtain for free: Pestilence 2/11

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors - Courtney Milan/Talia Hibbert. Read an Historical romance: Marrying Winterborne 7/11

4. November 2nd - Book Lovers Day. Read a book with an embrace or longing glance on the cover: Callie's Catastrophe 12/11

5. November 3rd - Sandwich Day. Read a book that is neither the first or last in a series, but 'sandwiched' somewhere in between: Nadine's Champion 11/11

6. November 6th - Marooned Without A Compass Day. Read a book with a 'stranded' theme: Krol's Goddess 10/11

7. November 14th - Operating Room Nurse Day. Read a book set in a medical field/ with a character in a medical field: A Nurse for the Wolfman 4/11

8. November 17th - Take A Hike Day. Read a book with tree(s), or a road or a mountain on the cover: Taking on the Dead 5/11

9. November 28th – Thanksgiving. Read a book with a family in the story: Sugar Daddy 6/11

10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice: Road of No Return 1/11

Never Got Over You by Whitney G. Pestilence (The Four Horsemen, #1) by Laura Thalassa Marrying Winterborne (The Ravenels, #2) by Lisa Kleypas Callie's Catastrophe (Icehome, #9) by Ruby Dixon Nadine's Champion (Icehome, #8) by Ruby Dixon Krol's Goddess (Ruth & Gron #5) by V.C. Lancaster A Nurse for the Wolfman (Chimera Secrets #1) by Eve Langlais Taking on the Dead (Famished #1) by Annie Walls Sugar Daddy (Travises, #1) by Lisa Kleypas Road of No Return Hounds of Valhalla MC (Sex & Mayhem, #1) by K.A. Merikan


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Liina (cherry-girl) | 10 comments 2019 November Monthly Challenge
0/10 Completed


🍂1. 'N' is for November: Tangled Up by Erin Nicholas
🍂2. Bird of the Month -November: Rooster - The Military Wife by Laura Trentham
🍂3. Contemporary romance - An Alaskan Christmas by Jennifer Snow
🍂4. November 2nd- Book Lovers Day- A Christmas Bride by Hope Ramsay
🍂5. November 3rd- Sandwich Day- Cowboy Christmas Jubilee by Dylann Crush
🍂6. November 6th- Marooned Without A Compass Day- Her Secret Christmas Agent by Geri Krotow
🍂7. November 14th- Operating Room Nurse Day- A Stonecreek Christmas Reunion by Michelle Major
🍂8. November 17th- Take A Hike Day- 'Twas the Knife Before Christmas by Jacqueline Frost
🍂9. November 28th- Thanksgiving- Lone Star Christmas by Delores Fossen
🍂10. Reader's Choice: Murders and Metaphors by Amanda Flower

Tangled Up (Taking Chances, #2) by Erin Nicholas The Military Wife (A Heart of a Hero, #1) by Laura Trentham An Alaskan Christmas (Wild River #1) by Jennifer Snow A Christmas Bride (Chapel of Love) by Hope Ramsay Cowboy Christmas Jubilee (Holiday, Texas #2) by Dylann Crush Her Secret Christmas Agent (Silver Valley P.D. #3) by Geri Krotow A Stonecreek Christmas Reunion (Maggie & Griffin Trilogy #3) by Michelle Major 'Twas the Knife Before Christmas (A Christmas Tree Farm Mystery, #2) by Jacqueline Frost Lone Star Christmas (Coldwater Texas, #1) by Delores Fossen Murders and Metaphors (Magical Bookshop Mystery #3) by Amanda Flower


.•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*•. Christine .•*¨`*•✿ ✿•*¨`*• November Monthly Challenge

Completed 10/10


✔️1. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N'

Nobody But You (Cedar Ridge, #3) by Jill Shalvis Nobody But You by Jill Shalvis - 25/11/2019

✔️2. Bird of the Month -November: Rooster - Read a book with the number 1 or 2 somewhere in the page count (481 pgs)

Shadow's Claim (Immortals After Dark, #12; The Dacians, #1) by Kresley Cole Shadow's Claim by Kresley Cole - 04/11/2019

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: Queen of Romance - Courtney Milan, Princess of Romance - Talia Hibbert - Read a book set in North America

Immortal Born (Argeneau #30) by Lynsay Sands Immortal Born by Lynsay Sands - 04/11/2019

✔️4. November 2nd- Book Lovers Day--Read a book with an embrace on the cover

Half-Hitched by Isabel Sharpe Half-Hitched by Isabel Sharpe - 09/11/2019

✔️5. November 3rd- Sandwich Day-- Read a book that is neither the first or last in a series, but 'sandwiched' somewhere in between.

Wrangled and Tangled (Blacktop Cowboys, #3) by Lorelei James Wrangled and Tangled by Lorelei James - 09/11/2019

✔️6. November 6th- Marooned Without A Compass Day--Read a book with a character who seems 'lost'

Hang Tough (Blacktop Cowboys, #8) by Lorelei James Hang Tough by Lorelei James - 18/11/2019

✔️7. November 14th- Operating Room Nurse Day-- Read a book with a character who is in need of a medical professional

Mr. Hotshot CEO (Kwan Sisters, #2) by Jackie Lau Mr. Hotshot CEO by Jackie Lau - 02/11/2019

✔️8. November 17th- Take A Hike Day- - Read a book with tree(s), or a road or a mountain on the cover

Saddled and Spurred (Blacktop Cowboys, #2) by Lorelei James Saddled and Spurred by Lorelei James - 07/11/2019

✔️9. November 28th- Thanksgiving- - Read a book with a one word title

Corralled (Blacktop Cowboys, #1) by Lorelei James Corralled by Lorelei James - 04/11/2019

✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice

Sapphire Flames (Hidden Legacy, #4) by Ilona Andrews Sapphire Flames by Ilona Andrews - 08/11/2019


message 10: by CB (last edited Nov 17, 2019 03:27AM) (new)

CB (cb33) | 1312 comments I’m in!

November Monthly Challenge
November 1- 30, 2019

7/10


1. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.

2. Bird of the Month -November: Read a book set in Asia or has an Asian author, or a book you had the good fortune to obtain for free or at a low cost, or a book with the number 1 or 2 somewhere in the page count.
His to Defend by Rhenna Morgan (11/9/19) 4⭐️

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Courtney Milan
Princess of Romance - Talia Hibbert
-Read one book written by Courtney Milan or Talia Hibbert, or any author with either of their first or last name. You may also read a book set in North America or with a character who has chemistry with someone else. You can also read any book published in 2009, or a Contemporary or Historical romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.
Light My Fire by Jessica Ruben (11/3/19) 3⭐️

4. November 2nd- Book Lovers Day: Read a book with an embrace or longing glance on the cover or a book someone else said they loved or a book with a library or bookstore in the story.
Good Girl by Lauren Layne (11/15/19) 1.5⭐️

5. November 3rd- Sandwich Day: Read a book that is neither the first or last in a series, but 'sandwiched' somewhere in between. Or read a book with a character with several layers to them or a book you could squeeze into a busy day or week.
Bad Boss by Stella Rhys (11/11/19) 4⭐️

6. November 6th- Marooned Without A Compass Day: Read a book with a 'stranded' theme (i.e. shipwrecked, plane crash, snowed in at a cabin, car breaks down) or a book with a character who seems 'lost' or a book with the color red on the cover.

7. November 14th- Operating Room Nurse Day: Read a book set in a medical field, or with a character in a medical field or who is in need of a medical professional, or a book you feel under pressure to get off your tbr or a book with a character who doesn't get enough credit or is underappreciated.
The Arrangement by Bethany-Kris (11/17/19) 3.5⭐️

8. November 17th- Take A Hike Day: Read a book with tree(s), or a road or a mountain on the cover or a book towards the top of your tbr (newer) or a book with a character who seems unlikable at first.
Rush by Samantha Towle (11/13/19) 2⭐️

9. November 28th- Thanksgiving: Read a book with a family or friends in the story or a book with a one word title or a book with a cover you are thankful for ;)
Lev by Belle Aurora (11/5/19) 4⭐️

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice

His to Defend by Rhenna Morgan Light My Fire (Sex. Rock. Mafia., #1) by Jessica Ruben Good Girl (Love Unexpectedly, #2) by Lauren Layne Bad Boss (Irresistible #2) by Stella Rhys The Arrangement (The Russian Guns, #1) by Bethany-Kris Rush (Gods, #2) by Samantha Towle Lev (Shot Callers, #1) by Belle Aurora


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JoAnne (joannemwct) | 464 comments November Monthly Challenge
November 1- 30, 2019

Read 10/10 DONE! Love these challenges.

1. 'N' is for November: Read a book author's last name starts with 'N'.
Mistletoe Mischief (Romancing Wisconsin, #1) by Stacey Joy Netzel Mistletoe Mischief (Romancing Wisconsin #1) by Stacey Joy Netzel 11/14/19 4stars

2. Bird of the Month -November: Rooster - One of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac, the Rooster is a Chinese symbol of honesty, as well as physical and moral fortitude. It is of the yang attribute and signifies fortune, luck, fidelity, protection as well as bossiness.
-Read a book you had the good fortune to obtain for free
Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire 11/4/19 3stars (the library)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Courtney Milan
Princess of Romance - Talia Hibbert
-Read one book written by Courtney Milan or Talia Hibbert, or any author with either of their first or last names. Link to backlists:
Courtney Milan
Talia Hibbert

Fun Facts about Courtney Milan:
* Before she started writing Historical romance, Courtney got a graduate degree in theoretical physical chemistry from UC Berkeley
* Courtney lives in the Rocky Mountains
* She has published books in the genres of Historical romance and Contemporary romance
* She published her first novel in 2009
* She's a winner of the prestigious RITA® Award

You may also read a book set in North America or with a character who has chemistry with someone else. You can also read a Contemporary romance.
It's In His Christmas Wish (Red River Valley, #7) by Shelly Alexander It's In His Christmas Wish (Red River Valley #7) by Shelly Alexander 11/9/19 4stars (fits all 3 - set in New Mexico; Kimberly and Ross have off the chart chemistry)

4. November 2nd- Book Lovers Day-
-Read a with a library in the story.
Spun Out (Blacktop Cowboys, #10) by Lorelei James Spun Out (Blacktop Cowboys #10) by Lorelei James 11/5/19 4stars (Bailey takes Olivia to the library; her dad usually takes her)

5. November 3rd- Sandwich Day-
- Read a book with a character with several layers to them
A Mail Order Bride for his Montana Heart A Historical Western Romance Book by Etta Foster A Mail Order Bride for his Montana Heart: A Historical Western Romance Book by Etta Foster 11/13/19 4stars (Anna and Kent)

6. November 6th- Marooned Without A Compass Day-
-Read a book with a 'stranded' theme (i.e. shipwrecked, plane crash, snowed in at a cabin, car breaks down) or a book with a character who seems 'lost'
Ride the High Lonesome (Outlaw Trail, #1) by Rosanne Bittner Ride the High Lonesome (Outlaw Trail #1) by Rosanne Bittner 11/6/19 4.5stars (wagon train ambushed - Kate only survivor - walked for days until she sees other people; she's "stranded" by Luke in cave and in town when he leaves for months so as to not ruin Kate's reputation; both Kate and Luke due to their individual histories before they met)

7. November 14th- Operating Room Nurse Day-
-Read a book set in a medical field, or with a character in a medical field
Holiday by Candlelight (Sutter Creek, Montana, #3) by Laurel Greer Holiday by Candlelight (Sutter Creek, Montana #3) by Laurel Greer 11/10/19 4stars (Search and Rescue on the mountain; Caleb is a dr and other characters mentioned who practice with him; Garnet is in a holistic practice)

8. November 17th- Take A Hike Day: Read a book with a mountain on the cover
The Oregon Trail Romance Collection 9 Stories of Life on the Trail into the Western Frontier by Amanda Cabot The Oregon Trail Romance Collection: 9 Stories of Life on the Trail into the Western Frontier by Amanda Cabot, Melanie Dobson, Pam Hillman, Myra Johnson, Amy Lillard, DiAnn Mills, Anna Schmidt, Ann Shorey, Jennifer Uhlarik

9. November 28th- Thanksgiving: Read a book with a family or friends in the story
Wish Upon a Cowboy by Jennie Marts Wish Upon a Cowboy (Cowboys of Creedence #4) by Jennie Marts 11/8/19 4.5stars

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
LAND OF STARS The Texas Wyllie Brothers (Wilderness Dawning Series Book 2) by Dorothy Wiley LAND OF STARS: The Texas Wyllie Brothers (Wilderness Dawning Series Book 2) by Dorothy Wiley 11/12/19 5stars


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Christine (KizzieReads) (kizzie48) | 183 comments I'm in.

...8/10

1. 'N' is for November: Neil Flambé and the Marco Polo Murders by Kevin Sylvester November 28, 4 stars

2. Bird of the Month -November: Rooster - Prophecy by Ellen Oh November 24, 4 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: Unveiled by Courtney Milan, November 20, 4 stars

4. November 2nd- Book Lovers Day-
-Read a book with an embrace or longing glance on the cover or a book someone else said they loved or a book with a library or bookstore in the story.

5. November 3rd- Sandwich Day-
- Read a book that is neither the first or last in a series, but 'sandwiched' somewhere in between. Or read a book with a character with several layers to them or a book you could squeeze into a busy day or week.

6. November 6th- Marooned Without A Compass Day- On the Island by Tracey Garvis Graves November 30, 4 stars

7. November 14th- Operating Room Nurse Day- The Wife He's Been Waiting For by Dianne Drake November 12, 3 stars

8. November 17th- Take A Hike Day- Death Al Dente by Leslie Budewitz November 7, 3 stars

9. November 28th- Thanksgiving- Misled by Sylvia Day November 25, 3 stars

10. Reader's Choice: The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole November 13, 4 stars

Neil Flambé and the Marco Polo Murders (The Neil Flambé Capers #1) by Kevin Sylvester Prophecy (The Dragon King Chronicles, #1) by Ellen Oh Unveiled (Turner, #1) by Courtney Milan [4][5] On the Island (On the Island, #1) by Tracey Garvis Graves The Wife He's Been Waiting For by Dianne Drake Death Al Dente (A Food Lovers' Village Mystery, #1) by Leslie Budewitz Misled (Carnal Thirst, #1) by Sylvia Day The Warlord Wants Forever (Immortals After Dark, #0.5) by Kresley Cole


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message 15: by Sandra (last edited Nov 17, 2019 05:32AM) (new)

Sandra | 712 comments I'M IN!

1. 'N' is for November - Rogue Vampire - Nicola Claire - 4 NOV
2. obtain for free - One Last Breath - Laura Griffin - 5 NOV
3. author who has won a RITA award - Ruthless Cross - Barbara Freethy (2013) - 13 NOV
4. someone else said they loved - Keep Me Close - Cynthia Eden - 2 NOV
5. neither the first or last in a series - Hunted by Darkness - Katie Reus (No 4) - 4 NOV
6. red on the cover - Twisted Twenty-Six - Janet Evanovich - 16 NOV
7. under pressure to get off your tbr - Strictly Temporary - Volume One - Ella Fox - 7 NOV
8. a road on the cover - Blood Ties in Chef Voleur - Mallory Kane - 10 NOV
9. cover you are thankful for - Whiskey & You - H.J. Bellus - 7 NOV
10. Reader's Choice - Kill Me Twice - Roxanne St. Claire - 11 NOV

Rogue Vampire (Mixed Blessing Mystery, Book Three) by Nicola Claire One Last Breath (The Borderline, #1) by Laura Griffin Ruthless Cross (Off The Grid FBI #6) by Barbara Freethy Keep Me Close (Lazarus Rising #2) by Cynthia Eden Hunted by Darkness (Darkness #4) by Katie Reus Twisted Twenty-Six (Stephanie Plum, #26) by Janet Evanovich Strictly Temporary - Volume One (Strictly Temporary, #1) by Ella Fox Blood Ties in Chef Voleur (The Delancey Dynasty, #11) by Mallory Kane Whiskey & You (Kings of Texas, #1) by H.J. Bellus Kill Me Twice (Bullet Catcher, #1) by Roxanne St. Claire


message 16: by Rissa (last edited Nov 28, 2019 03:20PM) (new)

Rissa | 697 comments My spot! :)

November Monthly Challenge
November 1- 30, 2019

Read 10/10 FINISHED!

✔1. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
Rocket Science by K.M. Neuhold finished 11/15/2019

✔2. Bird of the Month -November: Rooster - One of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac, the Rooster is a Chinese symbol of honesty, as well as physical and moral fortitude. It is of the yang attribute and signifies fortune, luck, fidelity, protection as well as bossiness.
-Read a book set in Asia or has an Asian author, or a book you had the good fortune to obtain for free or at a low cost, or a book with the number 1 or 2 somewhere in the page count.
Chef in the Wild by M.J. O'Shea finished 11/13/2019

✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Courtney Milan
Princess of Romance - Talia Hibbert
-Read one book written by Courtney Milan or Talia Hibbert, or any author with either of their first or last names. Link to backlists:
Courtney Milan
Talia Hibbert


Fun Facts about Courtney Milan:
* Before she started writing Historical romance, Courtney got a graduate degree in theoretical physical chemistry from UC Berkeley
* Courtney lives in the Rocky Mountains
* She has published books in the genres of Historical romance and Contemporary romance
* She published her first novel in 2009
* She's a winner of the prestigious RITA® Award

You may also read a book set in North America or with a character who has chemistry with someone else. You can also read any book published in 2009, or a Contemporary or Historical romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.
Mainly by Moonlight by Josh Lanyon finished 11/17/2019

✔4. November 2nd- Book Lovers Day-
-Read a book with an embrace or longing glance on the cover or a book someone else said they loved or a book with a library or bookstore in the story.
Alpha Heat by Leta Blake finished 11/22/2019

✔5. November 3rd- Sandwich Day-
- Read a book that is neither the first or last in a series, but 'sandwiched' somewhere in between. Or read a book with a character with several layers to them or a book you could squeeze into a busy day or week.
Jon's Crazy Head-Boppin' Mystery by A.J. Sherwood finished 11/28/2019

✔6. November 6th- Marooned Without A Compass Day-
-Read a book with a 'stranded' theme (i.e. shipwrecked, plane crash, snowed in at a cabin, car breaks down) or a book with a character who seems 'lost' or a book with the color red on the cover.
Best Man by Lily Morton finished 11/12/2019

✔7. November 14th- Operating Room Nurse Day-
-Read a book set in a medical field, or with a character in a medical field or who is in need of a medical professional, or a book you feel under pressure to get off your tbr or a book with a character who doesn't get enough credit or is underappreciated.
Override by S.J.D. Peterson finished 11/19/2019

✔8. November 17th- Take A Hike Day-
- Read a book with tree(s), or a road or a mountain on the cover or a book towards the top of your tbr (newer) or a book with a character who seems unlikable at first.
Blasphemy! by T.J. Klune finished 11/3/2019

✔9. November 28th- Thanksgiving-
- Read a book with a family or friends in the story or a book with a one word title or a book with a cover you are thankful for ;)
Risk Taker by Lily Morton finished 11/7/2019

✔10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
Once Upon a Time in the Weird West by various authors finished 11/27/2019

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message 17: by Patrizia (last edited Nov 25, 2019 02:32AM) (new)

Patrizia | 127 comments November Monthly Challenge
November 1- 30, 2019

5/5 romance

1. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.

2. Bird of the Month -November: Rooster - One of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac, the Rooster is a Chinese symbol of honesty, as well as physical and moral fortitude. It is of the yang attribute and signifies fortune, luck, fidelity, protection as well as bossiness.
-Read a book set in Asia or has an Asian author, or a book you had the good fortune to obtain for free or at a low cost, or a book with the number 1 or 2 somewhere in the page count.
Un cuore di ghiaccio (=A Nordic King) by Karina Halle 6 November; 5★
Un cuore di ghiaccio by Karina Halle

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Courtney Milan
Princess of Romance - Talia Hibbert
-Read one book written by Courtney Milan or Talia Hibbert, or any author with either of their first or last names.

You may also read a book set in North America or with a character who has chemistry with someone else. You can also read any book published in 2009, or a Contemporary or Historical romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.
The Homecoming by JoAnn Ross 11 November; 4★
The Homecoming (Shelter Bay, #1) by JoAnn Ross

4. November 2nd- Book Lovers Day-
-Read a book with an embrace or longing glance on the cover or a book someone else said they loved or a book with a library or bookstore in the story.

5. November 3rd- Sandwich Day-
- Read a book that is neither the first or last in a series, but 'sandwiched' somewhere in between. Or read a book with a character with several layers to them or a book you could squeeze into a busy day or week.

6. November 6th- Marooned Without A Compass Day-
-Read a book with a 'stranded' theme (i.e. shipwrecked, plane crash, snowed in at a cabin, car breaks down) or a book with a character who seems 'lost' or a book with the color red on the cover.
stranded by a forest fire- Rocky Mountain Showdown by Victoria W. Austin 15 November; 4 1/2★
Rocky Mountain Showdown by Victoria W. Austin

7. November 14th- Operating Room Nurse Day-
-Read a book set in a medical field, or with a character in a medical field or who is in need of a medical professional, or a book you feel under pressure to get off your tbr or a book with a character who doesn't get enough credit or is underappreciated.

8. November 17th- Take A Hike Day-
- Read a book with tree(s), or a road or a mountain on the cover or a book towards the top of your tbr (newer) or a book with a character who seems unlikable at first.
Deadly Evidence by Elizabeth Goddard 24 November; 4★
Deadly Evidence (Mount Shasta Secrets #1) by Elizabeth Goddard

9. November 28th- Thanksgiving-
- Read a book with a family or friends in the story or a book with a one word title or a book with a cover you are thankful for ;)
Consumed by J.R. Ward 20 November; 5★
Consumed (Firefighters, #1) by J.R. Ward

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice


message 18: by ~Teresa (last edited Nov 23, 2019 05:56PM) (new)

 ~Teresa | 352 comments November Monthly Challenge
November 1- 30, 2019

Progress ~ 10/10

✔️1. 'N' is for November ~ The Maze at Four Chimneys ~ James R. Nelson ~ 11/13/19

Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.

✔️2. Bird of the Month ~ Rooster ~ Trouble in Paradise ~ Book has a 1 and 2 in the page count, 192 ~ 11/3/19

Read a book set in Asia or has an Asian author, or a book you had the good fortune to obtain for free or at a low cost, or a book with the number 1 or 2 somewhere in the page count.

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors ~ Red Fox ~ two MC’s, Perry and Dex, have crazy chemistry ~ 11/2/19

Queen of Romance ~ Courtney Milan
Princess of Romance ~ Talia Hibbert

Read one book written by Courtney Milan or Talia Hibbert, or any author with either of their first or last names.

You may also read a book set in North America or with a character who has chemistry with someone else. You can also read any book published in 2009, or a Contemporary or Historical romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.

✔️4. November 2nd ~ Book Lovers Day ~ The Bookish Life of Nina Hill ~ Knight’s Bookstore ~ 11/23/19

Read a book with an embrace or longing glance on the cover or a book someone else said they loved or a book with a library or bookstore in the story.

✔️5. November 3rd ~ Sandwich Day ~ Dead Sky Morning ~ Book #3 of nine in the Experiment In Terror Series ~ 11/17/19

Read a book that is neither the first or last in a series, but 'sandwiched' somewhere in between. Or read a book with a character with several layers to them or a book you could squeeze into a busy day or week.

✔️6. November 6th ~ Marooned Without A Compass Day ~ When All the Girls Have Gone ~ MCs have to stay in a cabin overnight due to an icy/windy storm and no vehicle ~ 11/10/19

Read a book with a 'stranded' theme (i.e. shipwrecked, plane crash, snowed in at a cabin, car breaks down) or a book with a character who seems 'lost' or a book with the color red on the cover.

✔️7. November 14th ~ Operating Room Nurse Day ~ Due or Die ~ one of the main characters, Carrie Rushton, is a nurse at the local hospital ~ 11/19/19

Read a book set in a medical field, or with a character in a medical field or who is in need of a medical professional, or a book you feel under pressure to get off your tbr or a book with a character who doesn't get enough credit or is underappreciated.

✔️8. November 17th ~ Take A Hike Day ~ I Will Make You Pay ~ Jack, co-worker of the MC seems like a stalker, but we find out is just trying to protect the MC ~ 11/6/19

Read a book with tree(s), or a road or a mountain on the cover or a book towards the top of your tbr (newer) or a book with a character who seems unlikable at first.

✔️9. November 28th ~ Thanksgiving ~ The Unhoneymooners ~ MC, Olive Torres, has a huge family ~ 10/4/19

Read a book with a family or friends in the story or a book with a one word title or a book with a cover you are thankful for ;)

✔️10. Reader's Choice ~ Lying Season

Read any book of your choice

Trouble in Paradise by Carolyn Brown Red Fox (Experiment in Terror, #2) by Karina Halle The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren When All the Girls Have Gone (Cutler, Sutter, & Salinas #1) by Jayne Ann Krentz I Will Make You Pay by Teresa Driscoll The Maze at Four Chimneys by James R. Nelson Dead Sky Morning (Experiment in Terror, #3) by Karina Halle Due or Die (Library Lover's Mystery, #2) by Jenn McKinlay Lying Season (Experiment in Terror, #4) by Karina Halle The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by Abbi Waxman


message 19: by Andrea (last edited Nov 24, 2019 05:05AM) (new)

Andrea | 101 comments 10/10


1. 'N' - The Night Owl and the Insomniac - Nov3 - 5*

2. Read a bookyou had the good fortune to obtain for free or at a low cost - Charity Starts at Home - Nov18 - 4*

3. Read one book set in North America - Runaway Heart - Nov20 - 4*

4. Read a book with an embrace on the cover - Unwritten Law - Nov19 - 3*

5. Read a book that is neither the first or last in a series, but 'sandwiched' somewhere in between - Keeping - Nov4 - 5*

6. Read a book with a character who seems 'lost' - Wearing Death - Nov24 - 3*

7. Read a book with a character who is in need of a medical professional - Aching - Nov10 - 4*

8. Read a book with tree(s), or a road on the cover - Sam Dorsey And His First Days In College - Nov14 - 4*

9. Read a book with a family or friends in the story - Vision of Love - Nov18 - 5*

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice - Fired Up - Nov22 - 5*


message 20: by Amanda A (last edited Nov 23, 2019 04:41PM) (new)

Amanda A | 769 comments November Monthly Challenge
Completed: 10/10


1. 'N' is for November: Rock Addiction by Nalini Singh 11/23
2. Bird of the Month -November: Rooster - Love Restored by Lieze Gerber 11/16
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: Let's Get Textual by Teagan Hunter 11/4
4. November 2nd- Book Lovers Day - Wild Cat by Jennifer Ashley 11/12
5. November 3rd- Sandwich Day - A Tale of Two Lovers by Maya Rodale 11/15
6. November 6th- Marooned Without A Compass Day - Once a Ferrara Wife... by Sarah Morgan 11/13
7. November 14th- Operating Room Nurse Day -Cyclone by Janie Crouch 11/4
8. November 17th- Take A Hike Day - The Price Of Scandal by Lucy Score 11/14
9. November 28th- Thanksgiving - Paris by Audrey Carlan 11/16
10. Reader's Choice: Shadow's End by Thea Harrison 11/15

Rock Addiction (Rock Kiss, #1) by Nalini Singh Love Restored by Lieze Gerber Let's Get Textual by Teagan Hunter Wild Cat (Shifters Unbound, #3) by Jennifer Ashley A Tale of Two Lovers (The Writing Girls, #2) by Maya Rodale Once a Ferrara Wife... (Ferrara, #1) by Sarah Morgan Cyclone (Linear Tactical, #1) by Janie Crouch The Price Of Scandal (Bluewater Billionaires) by Lucy Score Paris (International Guy #1) by Audrey Carlan Shadow's End (Elder Races, #9) by Thea Harrison


message 21: by Diane (last edited Nov 15, 2019 05:17PM) (new)

Diane Dannenfeldt | 816 comments 8/10

1. Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N': The Christmas I Know by Nicky James

2. Read a book set in Asia or has an Asian author, or a book you had the good fortune to obtain for free or at a low cost, or a book with the number 1 or 2 somewhere in the page count: Soft Limits by Jodi Payne - 11/7 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

3. Read a book set in North America: Fish on a Bicycle by Amy Lane - 11/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

4. Read a book with an embrace or longing glance on the cover or a book someone else said they loved or a book with a library or bookstore in the story.

5. Read a book that is neither the first or last in a series, but 'sandwiched' somewhere in between: Terms of Service by Marie Sexton - 11/8 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

6. Read a book with a 'stranded' theme (i.e. shipwrecked, plane crash, snowed in at a cabin, car breaks down) or a book with a character who seems 'lost' or a book with the color red on the cover: Starlight by Lisa Henry - 11/8 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

7. Read a book set in a medical field, or with a character in a medical field or who is in need of a medical professional, or a book you feel under pressure to get off your tbr or a book with a character who doesn't get enough credit or is underappreciated: The Selkie Prince's Fated Mate by J.J. Masters - 11/6 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

8. Read a book with tree(s), or a road or a mountain on the cover or a book towards the top of your tbr (newer) or a book with a character who seems unlikable at first: The Christmas Dragon's Mate by Silvia Violet - 11/6 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

9. Read a book with a family or friends in the story or a book with a one word title or a book with a cover you are thankful for ;): Home for Christmas by
R.J. Scott - 11/12 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

10. Read any book of your choice: Anchored by Rachel Haimowitz - 11/12 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/2


Sallie(GeorgiaGirl) (shuga) | 1192 comments November Monthly Challenge
November 1- 30, 2019

1. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.

2. Bird of the Month -November: Rooster - One of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac, the Rooster is a Chinese symbol of honesty, as well as physical and moral fortitude. It is of the yang attribute and signifies fortune, luck, fidelity, protection as well as bossiness.
-Read a book set in Asia or has an Asian author, or a book you had the good fortune to obtain for free or at a low cost, or a book with the number 1 or 2 somewhere in the page count.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Courtney Milan
Princess of Romance - Talia Hibbert
-Read one book written by Courtney Milan or Talia Hibbert, or any author with either of their first or last names. Link to backlists:
Courtney Milan
Talia Hibbert


Fun Facts about Courtney Milan:
* Before she started writing Historical romance, Courtney got a graduate degree in theoretical physical chemistry from UC Berkeley
* Courtney lives in the Rocky Mountains
* She has published books in the genres of Historical romance and Contemporary romance
* She published her first novel in 2009
* She's a winner of the prestigious RITA® Award

You may also read a book set in North America or with a character who has chemistry with someone else. You can also read any book published in 2009, or a Contemporary or Historical romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.

4. November 2nd- Book Lovers Day-
-Read a book with an embrace or longing glance on the cover or a book someone else said they loved or a book with a library or bookstore in the story.

5. November 3rd- Sandwich Day-
- Read a book that is neither the first or last in a series, but 'sandwiched' somewhere in between. Or read a book with a character with several layers to them or a book you could squeeze into a busy day or week.

6. November 6th- Marooned Without A Compass Day-
-Read a book with a 'stranded' theme (i.e. shipwrecked, plane crash, snowed in at a cabin, car breaks down) or a book with a character who seems 'lost' or a book with the color red on the cover.

7. November 14th- Operating Room Nurse Day-
-Read a book set in a medical field, or with a character in a medical field or who is in need of a medical professional, or a book you feel under pressure to get off your tbr or a book with a character who doesn't get enough credit or is underappreciated.

8. November 17th- Take A Hike Day-
- Read a book with tree(s), or a road or a mountain on the cover or a book towards the top of your tbr (newer) or a book with a character who seems unlikable at first.

9. November 28th- Thanksgiving-
- Read a book with a family or friends in the story or a book with a one word title or a book with a cover you are thankful for ;)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice


message 23: by Kristen (last edited Nov 25, 2019 07:34AM) (new)

Kristen (kristenlees) November Monthly Challenge
November 1 - 30, 2019

Progress: 10/10


1. A book that starts with 'N' - Not the Girl You Marry by Andie J. Christopher - Nov 18 ★★★

2. A book you had the good fortune to obtain for free or at a low cost - A Heart So Fierce and Broken by Brigid Kemmerer - Nov 13 ★★★★★

3. A Contemporary romance - Awk-Weird by Avery Flynn - Nov 11 ★★★★

4. A book someone else said they loved -The Widow of Rose House by Diana Biller - Nov 24 ★★★★★

5. A book 'sandwiched' somewhere in series -Wrapped Up in You by Jill Shalvis - Nov 16 ★★★★

6. Red on the cover - Don't You Forget About Me by Mhairi McFarlane - Nov 19 ★★★★

7. Book you feel under pressure to get off your tbr - Well Met by Jen DeLuca - Nov 22 ★★★★

8. Book towards the top of your tbr (newer) - Must Love Coffee by Sarah Mayberry - Nov 13 ★★★★★

9. One word title - Faker by Sarah Smith - Nov 23 ★★★★

10. Any book of your choice - Dangerous Games by J.T. Geissinger - Nov 20 ★★★

Not the Girl You Marry by Andie J. Christopher A Heart So Fierce and Broken (Cursebreakers, #2) by Brigid Kemmerer Awk-Weird (Ice Knights, #2) by Avery Flynn The Widow of Rose House by Diana Biller Wrapped Up in You (Heartbreaker Bay, #8) by Jill Shalvis Don't You Forget About Me by Mhairi McFarlane Well Met (Well Met, #1) by Jen DeLuca Must Love Coffee by Sarah Mayberry Faker by Sarah Smith Dangerous Games (Dangerous Beauty, #3) by J.T. Geissinger


message 24: by Rima (last edited Nov 09, 2019 09:06AM) (new)

Rima (zibute) I'm in!

4/10

1. 'N' is for November: Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton

2. Bird of the Month - November: Rooster - Singapore Sapphire by A.M. Stuart

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: The Heiress Effect by Courtney Milan 03/11

4. November 2nd - Book Lovers Day - Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley

5. November 3rd - Sandwich Day - Beautiful Redemption by Jamie McGuire 09/11

6. November 6th - Marooned Without A Compass Day - Up Close and Dangerous by Linda Howard

7. November 14th - Operating Room Nurse Day - Abruption by Riley Mackenzie 07/11

8. November 17th - Take A Hike Day - At the Mountain's Edge by Genevieve Graham

9. November 28th - Thanksgiving - Tattered by Devney Perry

10. Reader's Choice: The Hardest Fall by Ella Maise 02/11

Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton Singapore Sapphire (Harriet Gordon Mystery #1) by A.M. Stuart The Heiress Effect (Brothers Sinister, #2) by Courtney Milan Words in Deep Blue by Cath Crowley Beautiful Redemption (The Maddox Brothers, #2) by Jamie McGuire Up Close and Dangerous by Linda Howard Abruption by Riley Mackenzie At the Mountain's Edge by Genevieve Graham Tattered (Lark Cove, #1) by Devney Perry The Hardest Fall by Ella Maise


message 25: by Kesha (last edited Nov 30, 2019 05:18PM) (new)

Kesha | 705 comments November Monthly Challenge
Read: 8/8!!! November 30, 2019!!


1. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
Niobia Bryant - Tempting the Billionaire 11-27-19

2. Bird of the Month -November: Rooster: Read a bookwith the number 2 somewhere in the page count.
Second Chance Temptation (224 pages) - Joss Wood 11-12-19

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: Queen of Romance - Courtney Milan & Princess of Romance - Talia Hibbert: Read a book set in North America.
Forever Mine Falling for the Beauty Queen - Donna Hill 11-14-19

4. November 2nd- Book Lovers Day: Read a book with a bookstore in the story.
Don't Talk Back To Your Vampire - Michele Bardsley 11-19-19

5. November 3rd- Sandwich Day: Read a book that is neither the first or last in a series, but 'sandwiched' somewhere in between.
Tangled with a Texan (#8 of 9) - Yvonne Lindsay 11-7-19

7. November 14th- Operating Room Nurse Day: -Read a book with a character in a medical field.
Maybe Baby - Elaine Fox 11-2-19

9. November 28th- Thanksgiving: - Read a book with a family.
It's All Greek to Me - Katie MacAlister 11-30-19

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
My Favorite Witch - Annette Blair 11-22-19


message 26: by Sonja (last edited Dec 03, 2019 09:19AM) (new)

Sonja (sonjac) | 1368 comments 5/5 Read
✔️1. 'N' is for November: Remedial Rocket Science by Susannah Nix ★★★★
2. Bird of the Month -November: Rooster Only You (obtained for free)
✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: Yellowstone Heart Song (historical) ★★★★
✔️4. November 2nd- Book Lovers Day: A Scottish Love (embrace on cover) ★★★
5. November 3rd- Sandwich Day: Glory in Death (second in series, character has layers)
✔️6. November 6th- Marooned Without A Compass Day: A Dangerous Act of Kindness (plane down, stranded enemy pilot) ★★★★★
7. November 14th- Operating Room Nurse Day: Capturing the Devil (medical field, have to read!) - Lost it on Kindle before I could finish! :*(
8. November 17th- Take A Hike Day: Warrior (mountain on cover, new on TBR)
9. November 28th- Thanksgiving: Something Borrowed (family/friends in story)
✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
A Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder
★★★★

Books:
Only You (Bachelor Brotherhood #1) by Denise Grover Swank Glory in Death (In Death, #2) by J.D. Robb Capturing the Devil (Stalking Jack the Ripper, #4) by Kerri Maniscalco Warrior (The Blades of the Rose, #1) by Zoe Archer Something Borrowed by Louisa George

READ
A Dangerous Act of Kindness by LP Fergusson Remedial Rocket Science (Chemistry Lessons, #1) by Susannah Nix Yellowstone Heart Song (Yellowstone Romance, #1) by Peggy L. Henderson A Lady's Guide to Etiquette and Murder (A Countess of Harleigh Mystery, #1) by Dianne Freeman A Scottish Love by Karen Ranney


message 27: by Thereadingbell (last edited Nov 28, 2019 05:09PM) (new)

Thereadingbell | 258 comments November Monthly Challenge
Duration:November 1-31
Tasks Completed: 10/10

✔️1. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'. Ninja At First Sight (Knitting in the City, #4.75) by Penny Reid 11/4/19

✔️2. Bird of the Month -November: Rooster - One of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac, the Rooster is a Chinese symbol of honesty, as well as physical and moral fortitude. It is of the yang attribute and signifies fortune, luck, fidelity, protection as well as bossiness.
-Read a book set in Asia or has an Asian author, or a book you had the good fortune to obtain for free or at a low cost, or a book with the number 1 or 2 somewhere in the page count. An Equal Justice (David Adams, #1) by Chad Zunker 11/5/19

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Courtney Milan
Princess of Romance - Talia Hibbert
-Read one book written by Courtney Milan or Talia Hibbert, or any author with either of their first or last names. Link to backlists:
Courtney Milan Talk Sweetly to Me (Brothers Sinister, #4.5) by Courtney Milan 11/22/19
Talia Hibbert


Fun Facts about Courtney Milan:
* Before she started writing Historical romance, Courtney got a graduate degree in theoretical physical chemistry from UC Berkeley
* Courtney lives in the Rocky Mountains
* She has published books in the genres of Historical romance and Contemporary romance
* She published her first novel in 2009
* She's a winner of the prestigious RITA® Award

You may also read a book set in North America or with a character who has chemistry with someone else. You can also read any book published in 2009, or a Contemporary or Historical romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.


✔️4. November 2nd- Book Lovers Day-
-Read a book with an embrace or longing glance on the cover or a book someone else said they loved or a book with a library or bookstore in the story. The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides 11/20/19

✔️5. November 3rd- Sandwich Day-
- Read a book that is neither the first or last in a series, but 'sandwiched' somewhere in between. Or read a book with a character with several layers to them or a book you could squeeze into a busy day or week. A Pet For Christmas (A Veteran's Christmas, #2) by Rachelle Ayala 11/20/19

✔️6. November 6th- Marooned Without A Compass Day-
-Read a book with a 'stranded' theme (i.e. shipwrecked, plane crash, snowed in at a cabin, car breaks down) or a book with a character who seems 'lost' or a book with the color red on the cover. Christmas Caramel Murder (Hannah Swensen, #20) by Joanne Fluke 11/5/19

✔️7. November 14th- Operating Room Nurse Day-
-Read a book set in a medical field, or with a character in a medical field or who is in need of a medical professional, or a book you feel under pressure to get off your tbr or a book with a character who doesn't get enough credit or is underappreciated. Friends Without Benefits (Knitting in the City, #2) by Penny Reid 11/26/19

✔️8. November 17th- Take A Hike Day-
- Read a book with tree(s), or a road or a mountain on the cover or a book towards the top of your tbr (newer) or a book with a character who seems unlikable at first. You are My Reason to Smile by Arpit Vageria 11/7/19

✔️9. November 28th- Thanksgiving-
- Read a book with a family or friends in the story or a book with a one word title or a book with a cover you are thankful for ;) Undaunted Surviving Jonestown, Summoning Courage, and Fighting Back by Jackie Speier 11/9/19

✔️10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice The Institute by Stephen King 11/14/19


message 28: by Jennie-Lee~abookishwonderer~ (last edited Nov 23, 2019 11:23AM) (new)

Jennie-Lee~abookishwonderer~ (abookishwonderer) | 9 comments November Monthly Challenge
Read: 3/10

1. 'N' is for November
🎂 Not Just a Cowboy by Caro Carson
Not Just a Cowboy (Texas Rescue, #1) by Caro Carson

✔️2. Bird of the Month ~ Rooster: Read a book set in Asia or has an Asian author, or a book you had the good fortune to obtain for free or low cost, or a book with a 1 or 2 in the page count.
🎂A Ghostly Undertaking by Tonya Kappes (273 Page count) ▪️11/17/2019▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A Ghostly Undertaking (Ghostly Southern Mysteries, #1) by Tonya Kappes


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors ~

Queen of Romance ~ Courtney Milan
Princess of Romance ~ Talia Hibbert

Read one book written by Courtney Milan or Talia Hibbert, or any author with either of their first or last names.

🎂The Princess Trap by Talia Hibbert
The Princess Trap (Dirty British Romance, #1) by Talia Hibbert

✔️4. November 2nd ~ Book Lovers Day

Read a book with an embrace or longing glance on the cover or a book someone else said they loved or a book with a library or bookstore in the story.
🎂Christmas on 4th Street by Susan Mallery▪️11/22/2019▪️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Christmas on 4th Street (Fool's Gold, #12.5) by Susan Mallery


5. November 3rd ~ Sandwich Day

Read a book that is neither the first or last in a series, but 'sandwiched' somewhere in between Or read a book with a character with several layers to them or a book you could squeeze into a busy day or week.
🎂I Saw Her Standing There (Green Mountain Series #3) by Marie Force
I Saw Her Standing There (Green Mountain, #3) by Marie Force
6. November 6th ~ Marooned Without A Compass Day

Read a book with a 'stranded' theme (i.e. shipwrecked, plane crash, snowed in at a cabin, car breaks down) or a book with a character who seems 'lost' or a book with the color red on the cover.
🎂Submerged|Dani Pettrey
Submerged (Alaskan Courage, #1) by Dani Pettrey
7. November 14th ~ Operating Room Nurse

Read a book set in a medical field, or with a character in a medical field or who is in need of a medical professional, or a book you feel under pressure to get off your tbr or a book with a character who doesn't get enough credit or is underappreciated.
🎂The Last Temptation of Dr. Dalton by Robin Gianna
The Last Temptation of Dr. Dalton by Robin Gianna

8. November 17th ~ Take A Hike Day

Read a book with tree(s), or a road or a mountain on the cover or a book towards the top of your tbr (newer) or a book with a character who seems unlikable at first.
🎂Books Can Be Deceiving by Jenn McKinlay
Books Can Be Deceiving (Library Lover's Mystery, #1) by Jenn McKinlay
9. November 28th ~ Thanksgiving

Read a book with a family or friends in the story or a book with a one word title or a book with a cover you are thankful for ;)

✔️10. Reader's Choice
🎂Houseboat on the Nile by Tinnean (10/7/2019)⭐️⭐️⭐️
Houseboat on the Nile (Spy vs. Spook, #1) by Tinnean


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Erica | 55 comments I’m in!


message 30: by Elaine (last edited Nov 10, 2019 01:26PM) (new)

Elaine | 90 comments Monthly Challenge - November 1st - 30th

Read 10/10

1. N is for November: Newman, Holly: The Heart's Companion 4☆ 7/11/19
2. 1 in page count: Guarding the Countess Jess Michaels 5☆ 8/11/19
3. RITA author: Lisa Kleypas: A Hathaway Wedding 4☆ 2/11/19
4. Embrace cover: My Laird's Seduction Tammy Andresen 4.5☆ 3/11/19
5. "Sandwiched" in between: Lady Charlotte's Ruined Marquess Fiona Miers 4☆ 9/11/19
6. Red cover: More Than a Rogue Sophie Barnes 4☆ 6/11/19
7. TBR: The Bride Wore Pearls Liz Carlyle 3☆ 3/11/19
8. Top of TBR: The Bed and the Bachelor Tracy Anne Warren 3.5☆ 10/11/19
9. One word title: Unforgettable Sara Bennett 4☆ 5/11/19
10. Readers Choice: A Kiss at Mistletoe Tamara Gill 5☆ 2/11/19

The Heart's Companion by Holly Newman Guarding the Countess (The Scandal Sheet, #5) by Jess Michaels A Hathaway Wedding (The Hathaways, #2.5) by Lisa Kleypas My Laird's Seduction (A Laird to Love, #4) by Tammy Andresen Lady Charlotte's Ruined Marquess (The Heir and a Spare #2) by Fiona Miers More Than a Rogue (The Crawfords, #2) by Sophie Barnes The Bride Wore Pearls (Fraternitas Aureae Crucis, #3) by Liz Carlyle The Bed and the Bachelor (The Byrons of Braeborne, #5) by Tracy Anne Warren Unforgettable (Mockingbird Square Book 1) by Sara Bennett A Kiss at Mistletoe (Kiss the Wallflower, #2) by Tamara Gill


message 31: by Cheryl (last edited Nov 14, 2019 05:07AM) (new)

Cheryl Pacaud (chermama30) | 392 comments Books Read 0/10

1. 'N' is for November:
🦃Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.

2. Bird of the Month ~ Rooster:
🐓Read a book set in Asia or has an Asian author, or a book you had the good fortune to obtain for free or at a low cost, or a book with the number 1 or 2 somewhere in the page count.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors - Queen of Romance ~ Courtney Milan and Princess of Romance ~ Talia Hibbert:
👑Read one book written by Courtney Milan or Talia Hibbert, or any author with either of their first or last names.
OR Read a book set in North America OR with a character who has chemistry with someone else OR any book published in 2009 OR a Contemporary or Historical romance OR a book by any author who has won a RITA award. - A Girl Like Her

4. Book Lovers Day (November 2):
📚Read a book with an embrace or longing glance on the cover or a book someone else said they loved or a book with a library or bookstore in the story.

5. Sandwich Day (November 3):
🥪Read a book that is neither the first or last in a series, but 'sandwiched' somewhere in between. Or read a book with a character with several layers to them or a book you could squeeze into a busy day or week.

6. Marooned Without A Compass Day (November 6):
🚘Read a book with a 'stranded' theme (i.e. shipwrecked, plane crash, snowed in at a cabin, car breaks down) or a book with a character who seems 'lost' or a book with the color red on the cover.

7. Operating Room Nurse Day (November 14):
👩🏻‍⚕️Read a book set in a medical field, or with a character in a medical field or who is in need of a medical professional, or a book you feel under pressure to get off your tbr or a book with a character who doesn't get enough credit or is underappreciated.

8. Take A Hike Day (November 17):
🚶🏻‍♀️Read a book with tree(s), or a road or a mountain on the cover or a book towards the top of your tbr (newer) or a book with a character who seems unlikable at first.

9. Thanksgiving (November 28):
🦃Read a book with a family or friends in the story or a book with a one word title or a book with a cover you are thankful for ;).

10. Reader's Choice:
📚Read any book of your choice.


3. A Girl Like Her (Ravenswood, #1) by Talia Hibbert


message 32: by JoAnne (last edited Nov 21, 2019 12:10PM) (new)

JoAnne | 1079 comments RRRC 2019 November Monthly Challenge
Read: 10

Tasks:
1. 'N' is for November:

🦃Read a book that starts with 'N'.
No Mercy Joanna Schaffhausen 11/7/19

2. Bird of the Month ~ Rooster:
🐓Read a book you had the good fortune to obtain for free library, AND a book with the number 1 or 2 somewhere in the page count.
352 pages The Banker's Wife Cristina Alger 11/8/19

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors - Queen of Romance ~ Courtney Milan and Princess of Romance ~ Talia Hibbert:
👑 Read a book set in North America.
Polar Bear Dawn Lyle Nicholson 11/16/19

4. Book Lovers Day (November 2):
📚 Read a book someone else said they loved.
Wild Like the Wind Kristen Ashley 11/19/19

5. Sandwich Day (November 3):
🥪Read a book that is neither the first or last in a series, but 'sandwiched' somewhere in between.
Bound by Flames Jeaniene Frost 11/3/19 #3 of #4

6. Marooned Without A Compass Day (November 6):
🚘Read a book with a 'stranded' theme or a book with a character who seems 'lost' or a book with the color red on the cover.
ALL The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton The 7½ Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle Stuart Turton 11/12/19

7. Operating Room Nurse Day (November 14):
👩🏻‍⚕️Read a book set in a medical field.
A Doctor's Promise Laura Scott 11/5/19

8. Take A Hike Day (November 17):
🚶🏻‍♀️Read a book with a road on the cover.
Behold the Stars (Signal Bend, #2) by Susan Fanetti Behold the Stars Susan Fanetti 11/9/19

9. Thanksgiving (November 28):
🦃Read a book with a family in the story.
Sunset Beach Mary Kay Andrews 11/14/19

10. Reader's Choice:
📚Read any book of your choice.
The Vanishing Season Joanna Schaffhausen 11/6/19


message 33: by Cyliena (last edited Nov 28, 2019 04:43PM) (new)

Cyliena | 401 comments I'm in!

Completed: 10/10

✔ 1. 'N' is for November: The Familiar (11/27) 3★
✔ 2. Bird of the Month - Rooster: For Fox Sake (11/4) 3★
✔ 3. FAC - Courtney Milan & Talia Hibbert: Mission: Her Freedom (11/26) 4★
✔ 4. Book Lovers Day: Forever My Duke (11/17) 3★
✔ 5. Sandwich Day: All Foxed Up (11/5) 4★
✔ 6. Marooned Without a Compass Day: What the Fox (11/7) 4★
✔ 7. Operating Room Nurse Day: Wrong (11/23) 4★
✔ 8. Take A Hike Day: Right (11/24) 4★
✔ 9. Thanksgiving: The Duke's Bride (11/21) 3★
✔ 10. Reader's Choice: The Boss Who Stole Christmas (11/22) 3★

The Familiar (Bad Tom #1) by Jill Nojack For Fox Sake (The Chaos of Foxes, #1) by Emma Dean Mission Her Freedom (Team 52, #6) by Anna Hackett Forever My Duke (Unlikely Duchesses, #2) by Olivia Drake All Foxed Up (The Chaos of Foxes, #2) by Emma Dean What the Fox (The Chaos of Foxes, #3) by Emma Dean Wrong (Wrong, #1) by Jana Aston Right (Wrong, #2) by Jana Aston The Duke's Bride (12 Dukes of Christmas #6) by Erica Ridley The Boss Who Stole Christmas (Reindeer Falls, #1) by Jana Aston


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message 34: by Meri (last edited Nov 29, 2019 02:11PM) (new)

Meri (aussie_bookworm) | 7 comments I’m in, November is my birth month so these books should be perfect for me.

2019 November Monthly Challenge



6/10 Completed


01. 'N' is for November: 🦃Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
Change of Heart by K.M. Neuhold
02. Bird of the Month ~ Rooster: 🐓a book you had the good fortune to obtain for free
Hometown Christmas
03 Historical romance
A Seditious Affair
04. Book Lovers Day (November 2): 📚Read a book with an embrace on the cover
Tigers and Devils
05. Sandwich Day (November 3): 🥪Read a book that is neither the first or last in a series, but 'sandwiched' somewhere in between.
When You Run, You Eventually Have to Stop
06. Marooned Without A Compass Day (November 6): 🚘Read a book with a 'stranded' theme (i.e. shipwrecked, plane crash, snowed in at a cabin, car breaks down)
Arctic Fire
07. Operating Room Nurse Day (November 14): 👩🏻‍⚕️Read a book set in a medical field
Learning to Feel
08. Take A Hike Day (November 17): 🚶🏻‍♀️a book towards the top of your tbr (newer)
Cruise for Christmas
09. Thanksgiving (November 28): 🦃Read a book with a one word title
Flaunt
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
Ballsy


Ballsy (Cocky, #2) by Sean Ashcroft Flaunt (The F-Word, #1) by E. Davies Change of Heart by K.M. Neuhold Learning to Feel by N.R. Walker Arctic Fire by Keira Andrews Tigers and Devils (Tigers and Devils #1) by Sean Kennedy A Seditious Affair (Society of Gentlemen, #2) by K.J. Charles Cruise for Christmas by Andrew Grey When You Run, You Eventually Have to Stop (Tigers and Devils, #1.1) by Sean Kennedy Hometown Christmas by Garrett Leigh


message 35: by ☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ (last edited Nov 26, 2019 09:43AM) (new)

☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎ | 2498 comments November Monthly Challenge
November 1- 30, 2019


Completed: 9/10

1. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
Biting Cold by Chloe Neill
Read:
Rated:
Fits: author's last name starts with N

2. Bird of the Month -November: Rooster - Read a book set in Asia or has an Asian author, or a book you had the good fortune to obtain for free or at a low cost, or a book with the number 1 or 2 somewhere in the page count.
Crazy For You by Jennifer Crusie
Read: 11/8/19
Rated: 4 stars
Fits: page count is 325

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
-Read one book written by Courtney Milan or Talia Hibbert, or any author with either of their first or last names.
Book: From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata
Read: 11/15/19
Rated: 5 stars
Fits: Tagged Contemporary romance

4. November 2nd- Book Lovers Day-
-Read a book with an embrace or longing glance on the cover or a book someone else said they loved or a book with a library or bookstore in the story.
The Edge of Never by J.A. Redmerski
Read: 11/2/19
Rated: 3.5 stars
Fits: a book someone else read and loved

5. November 3rd- Sandwich Day-
- Read a book that is neither the first or last in a series, but 'sandwiched' somewhere in between. Or read a book with a character with several layers to them or a book you could squeeze into a busy day or week.
Pandemonium by Lauren Oliver
Read: 11/8/19
Rated: 4 stars
Fits: book is #2 its between 1 & 3 of series.

6. November 6th- Marooned
Without A Compass Day-
-Read a book with a 'stranded' theme (i.e. shipwrecked, plane crash, snowed in at a cabin, car breaks down) or a book with a character who seems 'lost' or a book with the color red on the cover.
Kill Me Twice (Bullet Catcher, #1) by Roxanne St. Claire
Read: 11/16/19
Rated: 3 stars
Fits: red cover

7. November 14th- Operating Room Nurse Day-
-Read a book set in a medical field, or with a character in a medical field or who is in need of a medical professional, or a book you feel under pressure to get off your tbr or a book with a character who doesn't get enough credit or is underappreciated.
Frozen Stiff by Annelise Ryan
Read: 11/10/19
Rated: 4 stars
Fits: MC is a nurse that works in the morgue as an assistant.

8. November 17th- Take A Hike Day-
- Read a book with tree(s), or a road or a mountain on the cover or a book towards the top of your tbr (newer) or a book with a character who seems unlikable at first.
Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
Read: 11/13/19
Rated: 5 stars
Fits: In the beginning Jericho is an unlikable character.

9. November 28th- Thanksgiving-
- Read a book with a family or friends in the story or a book with a one word title or a book with a cover you are thankful for ;)
Book: Verity
Read: 11/2/19
Rated: 4 stars
Fits: a one word title

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
The Fix Up by Kendall Ryan
Read: 11/5/19
Rated: 4 stars


message 36: by Michele (last edited Nov 24, 2019 10:55PM) (new)

Michele (guilliem) | 55 comments November Monthly Challenge
November 1- 30, 2019
10/10 read (Completed 11/24/19)

1. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'. The Nigerian Prince by Esi Wilson - 11/21/19 (3*)

2. Bird of the Month -November: Rooster
-Read a book set in Asia or has an Asian author, or a book you had the good fortune to obtain for free or at a low cost, or a book with the number 1 or 2 somewhere in the page count.
Nome-o Seeks Juliet by Katy Regnery (205 pgs) - 11/3/19 (5*)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
-You may also read a book set in North America or with a character who has chemistry with someone else. The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes - 11/24/19 (5*)

4. November 2nd- Book Lovers Day-
-Read a book with an embrace or longing glance on the cover or a book someone else said they loved or a book with a library or bookstore in the story. Last Light by Claire Kent - 11/7/19 (4 1/2*)

5. November 3rd- Sandwich Day-
- Read a book that is neither the first or last in a series, but 'sandwiched' somewhere in between. Or read a book with a character with several layers to them or a book you could squeeze into a busy day or week. Someday, Someday by Emma Scott - 11/19/19 (5*)

6. November 6th- Marooned Without A Compass Day-
-Read a book with a 'stranded' theme (i.e. shipwrecked, plane crash, snowed in at a cabin, car breaks down) or a book with a character who seems 'lost' or a book with the color red on the cover.
Room 212 by Kate Stewart - 11/20/19 (4 1/2*)

7. November 14th- Operating Room Nurse Day-
-Read a book set in a medical field, or with a character in a medical field or who is in need of a medical professional, or a book you feel under pressure to get off your tbr or a book with a character who doesn't get enough credit or is underappreciated.
Disarm by Karina Halle - 11/11/19 (4 1/2*)

8. November 17th- Take A Hike Day-
- Read a book with tree(s), or a road or a mountain on the cover or a book towards the top of your tbr (newer) or a book with a character who seems unlikable at first. In an Instant by Suzanne Redfearn - 11/21/19 (5*)

9. November 28th- Thanksgiving-
- Read a book with a family or friends in the story or a book with a one word title or a book with a cover you are thankful for ;)
Royal Blue by Megan Lowe - 11/8/19 (4*)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
Can't Text This by Teagan Hunter - 11/5/19 (5*)

The Nigerian Prince by John D. Chadwick Nome-o Seeks Juliet (Odds-Are-Good, #2) by Katy Regnery The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes Last Light by Claire Kent Someday, Someday by Emma Scott Room 212 by Kate Stewart Disarm (The Dumonts, #2) by Karina Halle In an Instant by Suzanne Redfearn Royal Blue (Sovereigns of Savannah #1) by Megan Lowe Can't Text This by Teagan Hunter


message 37: by Ro (last edited Nov 28, 2019 07:38AM) (new)

Ro (rooc) | 51 comments November Monthly Challenge
November 1- 30, 2019

1.Read a book that starts with 'N' New Game, Start

2. Bird of the Month -November: Rooster
All in a Day's Work

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Beyond Reckless

4. November 2nd- Book Lovers Day-
Hottie Scotty and Mr. Porter

5. November 3rd- Sandwich Day- A Christmas Wedding: A snowy London love story


6. November 6th- Marooned Without A Compass Day-
A Holiday by Gaslight

7. November 14th- Operating Room Nurse Day-
Family Rules

8. November 17th- Take A Hike Day-
Marketing Beef

9. November 28th- Thanksgiving-
Leftovers

10. Reader's Choice: Finders Keepers


Mamacita aka MawMaw  (mamawantsbedtimestory) | 989 comments Mama's Birthday Month Challenge
2019 November Monthly Challenge

0/10 Completed



01. 'N' is for November: 🦃Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.

02. Bird of the Month ~ Rooster: 🐓Read a book set in Asia or has an Asian author, or a book you had the good fortune to obtain for free or at a low cost, or a book with the number 1 or 2 somewhere in the page count.

03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors - Queen of Romance ~ Courtney Milan and Princess of Romance ~ Talia Hibbert: 👑Read one book written by Courtney Milan or Talia Hibbert, or any author with either of their first or last names.
You may also read a book set in North America or with a character who has chemistry with someone else. You can also read any book published in 2009, or a Contemporary or Historical romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.

04. Book Lovers Day (November 2): 📚Read a book with an embrace or longing glance on the cover or a book someone else said they loved or a book with a library or bookstore in the story.

05. Sandwich Day (November 3): 🥪Read a book that is neither the first or last in a series, but 'sandwiched' somewhere in between. Or read a book with a character with several layers to them or a book you could squeeze into a busy day or week.

06. Marooned Without A Compass Day (November 6): 🚘Read a book with a 'stranded' theme (i.e. shipwrecked, plane crash, snowed in at a cabin, car breaks down) or a book with a character who seems 'lost' or a book with the color red on the cover.

07. Operating Room Nurse Day (November 14): 👩🏻‍⚕️Read a book set in a medical field, or with a character in a medical field or who is in need of a medical professional, or a book you feel under pressure to get off your tbr or a book with a character who doesn't get enough credit or is underappreciated.

08. Take A Hike Day (November 17): 🚶🏻‍♀️Read a book with tree(s), or a road or a mountain on the cover or a book towards the top of your tbr (newer) or a book with a character who seems unlikable at first.

09. Thanksgiving (November 28): 🦃Read a book with a family or friends in the story or a book with a one word title or a book with a cover you are thankful for ;).

10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.




message 39: by Connie N. (last edited Nov 25, 2019 02:13PM) (new)

Connie N. | 1323 comments I'll go for all 10:

November Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 11/1/19 to 11/30/19
10/10

1. 'N' is for November - Starts with 'N' - No Interest in Love by Cassie Mae - 11/22/19 ♥♥♥
No Interest in Love (All About Love, #2) by Cassie Mae

2. Bird of the Month -November: Rooster - Set in Asia - When the Sun Goes Down... by Crystal Green - 11/7/19 ♥♥♥
When the Sun Goes Down... (Harlequin Blaze, #472) by Crystal Green
Set in Japan

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors: Queen of Romance - Courtney Milan and Princess of Romance - Talia Hibbert - Historical romance - Only a Kiss by Mary Balogh - 11/4/19 ♥♥♥♥♥
Only a Kiss (The Survivors' Club, #6) by Mary Balogh

4. November 2nd- Book Lovers Day - Embrace or longing glance on the cover - In a Marrying Mood by Raye Morgan - 11/3/19 ♥♥♥♥
In a Marrying Mood by Raye Morgan

5. November 3rd- Sandwich Day - Book you could squeeze into a busy day or week - Eternal Summer by Anne Hampson - 11/14/19 ♥♥♥
Eternal Summer by Anne Hampson
A Harlequin romance is always a quick and pleasant read.

6. November 6th- Marooned Without A Compass Day – Stranded theme - Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty - 11/23/19 ♥♥♥♥
Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty
Nine health spa guests are held against their will.

7. November 14th- Operating Room Nurse Day – Character is in need of a medical professional - Bringing Delaney Home by Lee Kilraine - 11/8/19 ♥♥♥♥
Bringing Delaney Home (Cates Brothers #1) by Lee Kilraine
Delaney has lost a foot and must meet with her doctor, her prosthetist, and a psychiatrist.

8. November 17th- Take A Hike Day – Character who seems unlikable at first - Doreen Orion - Queen of the Road: The True Tale of 47 States, 22,000 Miles, 200 Shoes, 2 Cats, 1 Poodle, a Husband, and a Bus with a Will of Its Own - 11/13/19 ♥♥♥♥
Queen of the Road The True Tale of 47 States, 22,000 Miles, 200 Shoes, 2 Cats, 1 Poodle, a Husband, and a Bus with a Will of Its Own by Doreen Orion
Doreen is a self-proclaimed princess who lets her husband do all the housework, but as we got to know her, I found her funny and charming and a great partner for her husband.

9. November 28th- Thanksgiving - With a family or friends in the story - Zo White and the Seven Morphs by Barbara Silkstone - 11/12/19 ♥♥♥
Zo White and the Seven Morphs (Silkstone #1) by Barbara Silkstone
After her accident, Zo stays with her sister and is protected by her friends, the Morphs.

10. Reader's Choice - Any book - Dark Heritage by Yvonne Whittal - 11/11/19 ♥♥♥
Dark Heritage by Yvonne Whittal

*****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 11/23/19*****


message 40: by Angie (new)

Angie | 761 comments November Monthly Challenge
November 1- 30, 2019

1. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.

2. Bird of the Month -November: Rooster - One of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac, the Rooster is a Chinese symbol of honesty, as well as physical and moral fortitude. It is of the yang attribute and signifies fortune, luck, fidelity, protection as well as bossiness.
-Read a book set in Asia or has an Asian author, or a book you had the good fortune to obtain for free or at a low cost, or a book with the number 1 or 2 somewhere in the page count.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Courtney Milan
Princess of Romance - Talia Hibbert
-Read one book written by Courtney Milan or Talia Hibbert, or any author with either of their first or last names. Link to backlists:
Courtney Milan
Talia Hibbert


Fun Facts about Courtney Milan:
* Before she started writing Historical romance, Courtney got a graduate degree in theoretical physical chemistry from UC Berkeley
* Courtney lives in the Rocky Mountains
* She has published books in the genres of Historical romance and Contemporary romance
* She published her first novel in 2009
* She's a winner of the prestigious RITA® Award

You may also read a book set in North America or with a character who has chemistry with someone else. You can also read any book published in 2009, or a Contemporary or Historical romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.

4. November 2nd- Book Lovers Day-
-Read a book with an embrace or longing glance on the cover or a book someone else said they loved or a book with a library or bookstore in the story.

5. November 3rd- Sandwich Day-
- Read a book that is neither the first or last in a series, but 'sandwiched' somewhere in between. Or read a book with a character with several layers to them or a book you could squeeze into a busy day or week.

6. November 6th- Marooned Without A Compass Day-
-Read a book with a 'stranded' theme (i.e. shipwrecked, plane crash, snowed in at a cabin, car breaks down) or a book with a character who seems 'lost' or a book with the color red on the cover.

7. November 14th- Operating Room Nurse Day-
-Read a book set in a medical field, or with a character in a medical field or who is in need of a medical professional, or a book you feel under pressure to get off your tbr or a book with a character who doesn't get enough credit or is underappreciated.

8. November 17th- Take A Hike Day-
- Read a book with tree(s), or a road or a mountain on the cover or a book towards the top of your tbr (newer) or a book with a character who seems unlikable at first.

9. November 28th- Thanksgiving-
- Read a book with a family or friends in the story or a book with a one word title or a book with a cover you are thankful for ;)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice


message 41: by Pam from Maine (last edited Nov 10, 2019 12:44PM) (new)

Pam from Maine | 378 comments November Monthly Challenge
November 1- 30, 2019

1. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'. Nashville Dreams by Pamela Kelley 11/2

2. Bird of the Month -November: Rooster - or a book you had the good fortune to obtain for free or at a low cost, Dreaming of You ( Purchased at Goodwill for $1.00

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
You may also read a Contemporary romance On the Rocks 11/8

4. November 2nd- Book Lovers Day-
-Read a book with a library or bookstore in the story. The Bookworm Crush 11/5

5. November 3rd- Sandwich Day-
- Read a book that is neither the first or last in a series, but 'sandwiched' somewhere in between. Rogue by Katy Evans #4 in Real series

6. November 6th- Marooned Without A Compass Day-
a book with a character who seems 'lost' Make It a Double (Last Call, #2) by Sawyer Bennett by Sawyer Bennett Brody is certainly "lost "after he gets home after spending 5 years in jail.

7. November 14th- Operating Room Nurse Day-
-Read a book with a character in a medical field Animal Magnetism (Animal Magnetism, #1) by Jill Shalvis 11/7

8. November 17th- Take A Hike Day-
- Read a book with tree(s), on the cover Torn (Trylle, #2) by Amanda Hocking 11/6

9. November 28th- Thanksgiving-
- Read a book with a family or friends in the story or a book with a one word title or a book with a cover you are thankful for ;) Ten Days In Paradise by Linda Abbott 11/4

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice Ascend (Trylle, #3) by Amanda Hocking 11/10


message 42: by cole (last edited Nov 30, 2019 06:35PM) (new)

cole ♥ clearlyreading (clearlyreading) | 94 comments 7/10 Books Read

1. N is for November
🍁 Read a book that starts with the letter 'N'

2. Bird of the Month:
Defy by L.J. Shen - 11/14 - ⭐⭐
🐔 Rooster: Book with a 1 or 2 in the page count. Defy has 165 pages.

3. Featured Author Challenge
The Governess Affair by Courtney Milan - 11/10 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
🍂 Read a book by Courtney Milan

4. November 2nd is Book Lovers' Day
Once Upon a Winter's Eve by Tessa Dare - 11/20 - ⭐⭐
🦃 Book with an embrace or loving or longing glance on the cover or book with library or bookstore in the story or book someone else said they loved

5. November 3rd is Sandwich Day
Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward - 11/7 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🍗 Book that isn't the 1st or last, but is sandwiched into the middle of a series. Lover Revealed is book 4 of 18+ books.

6. November 6th is Marooned Without a Compass Day
American Royals by Katharine McGee - 11/12 - ⭐⭐⭐
🐿 Read a book with red on the cover

7. November 14th is Operating Room Nurse Day
🥧 Read a book you feel under pressure to get off your tbr or features a medical professional or has an underrated character

8. November 17th is Take a Hike Day
The Boss Who Stole Christmas by Jana Aston - 11/17 - ⭐⭐⭐⭐
🧡 Read a newer book on your tbr.

9. November 28th is Thanksgiving
🏈 Read a book with a family or friends in the story, premise surrounds Lili going to her cousin's wedding and reconciliation between friends Cade and Brandon.

10. Reader's Choice
Beautiful Stranger by Christina Lauren - 11/27 - ⭐⭐⭐
🔥 Read a book of your choice.

1_ Defy (Sinners of Saint, #0.5) by L.J. Shen The Governess Affair (Brothers Sinister, #0.5) by Courtney Milan Once Upon a Winter's Eve (Spindle Cove, #1.5) by Tessa Dare Lover Revealed (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #4) by J.R. Ward American Royals (American Royals, #1) by Katharine McGee _7 The Boss Who Stole Christmas (Reindeer Falls, #1) by Jana Aston 9 Beautiful Stranger (Beautiful Bastard, #2) by Christina Lauren


message 43: by Barbara ★ (last edited Nov 21, 2019 10:17AM) (new)

Barbara ★ | 3905 comments November Monthly Challenge

READ: 10/10

✔1. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.
Shelter in Place - Nora Roberts 11/9

✔2. Bird of the Month -November: Rooster
-Read a book set in Asia or has an Asian author, or a book you had the good fortune to obtain for free or at a low cost, or a book with the number 1 or 2 somewhere in the page count.
The Game Warden of Black Swamp - Quentin Wallace (KU) 11/17

✔3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
-Read one book written by Courtney Milan or Talia Hibbert, or any author with either of their first or last names. You may also read a book set in North America or with a character who has chemistry with someone else. Read any book published in 2009, or a Contemporary or Historical romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.
My Favorite Phantom - Karen Kelley (pub Jan 2009) 11/5

✔4. November 2nd- Book Lovers Day-
-Read a book with an embrace or longing glance on the cover or a book someone else said they loved or a book with a library or bookstore in the story.
These Broken Stars - Amie Kaufman 11/14

✔5. November 3rd- Sandwich Day-
- Read a book that is neither the first or last in a series, but 'sandwiched' somewhere in between. Or read a book with a character with several layers to them or a book you could squeeze into a busy day or week.
In a Handful of Dust - Mindy McGinnis (#2 of 3) 11/12

✔6. November 6th- Marooned Without A Compass Day-
-Read a book with a 'stranded' theme (i.e. shipwrecked, plane crash, snowed in at a cabin, car breaks down) or a book with a character who seems 'lost' or a book with the color red on the cover.
The Shuddering - Ania Ahlborn (snowed in by blizzard) 11/19

✔7. November 14th- Operating Room Nurse Day-
-Read a book set in a medical field, or with a character in a medical field or who is in need of a medical professional, or a book you feel under pressure to get off your tbr or a book with a character who doesn't get enough credit or is underappreciated.
Moon Shimmers - Yasmine Galenorn 11/15
(I've been trying to fit this book in for 3 or 4 months, finally got hold of a copy)

✔8. November 17th- Take A Hike Day-
- Read a book with tree(s), or a road or a mountain on the cover or a book towards the top of your tbr (newer) or a book with a character who seems unlikable at first.
Haunted Destiny - Heather Graham (hero is unlikable at first) 11/18

✔9. November 28th- Thanksgiving-
- Read a book with a family or friends in the story or a book with a one word title or a book with a cover you are thankful for ;)
Tinder - Sally Gardner 11/16

✔10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice
The Troop - Nick Cutter 11/16

Shelter in Place by Nora Roberts The Game Warden of Black Swamp (The Game Warden Chronicles, #1) by Quentin Wallace My Favorite Phantom by Karen Kelley These Broken Stars (Starbound, #1) by Amie Kaufman In a Handful of Dust (Not a Drop to Drink, #2) by Mindy McGinnis The Shuddering by Ania Ahlborn Moon Shimmers (Otherworld/Sisters of the Moon #19) by Yasmine Galenorn Haunted Destiny (Krewe of Hunters, #18) by Heather Graham Tinder by Sally Gardner The Troop by Nick Cutter

CHALLENGE COMPLETE


message 44: by Tyler_zakiyareadsbooks_ (last edited Nov 13, 2019 06:12AM) (new)

Tyler_zakiyareadsbooks_ | 9 comments 2019 November Monthly Challenge
3/10 Completed

I've decided on my books :)

Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake (Love By Numbers, #1) by Sarah MacLean 🦃1. 'N' is for November: Nine Rules to Break when Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean updated: 03.11.19
The Bride Test (The Kiss Quotient, #2) by Helen Hoang 🐓2. Asian Author: The Bride’s Test by Helen Hoang updated 08.11.19
A Girl Like Her (Ravenswood, #1) by Talia Hibbert 👑3. Featured Author Challenge: A Girl Like Her by Talia Hibbert
The Year We Fell Down (The Ivy Years, #1) by Sarina Bowen 🧡4. Book Lovers Day: The Year We Fell Down by Sarina Bowen
Steadfast (True North, #2) by Sarina Bowen 🥪 5. Sandwich Day: Steadfast #2 in series by Sarina Bowen
Frozen by L.A. Casey 🚘6. Marooned Without A Compass Day: Frozen by L.A Casey updated 12.11.19
This is One Moment (Come Back to Me, #2) by Mila Gray 👩🏻‍⚕️7. Operating Room Nurse: This One Moment by Mila Gray
Ride with Me by Ruthie Knox 🚶🏻‍♀️8. Take A Hike Day: Ride with Me by Ruthie Knox
Happy Trail (Park Ranger, #1) by Daisy Prescott 🏈9. Thanksgiving: Happy Trail by Daisy Prescott
The End of All Things (The End of All Things #1) by Lissa Bryan 📚🔥10. Reader's Choice: The End of All Things by Lissa Bryan




message 45: by Wealie (last edited Dec 01, 2019 12:48PM) (new)

Wealie | 549 comments 993-AEFA5-BEE9-41-CB-AA49-40-ECDAB9-A0-D7
Read: 10/10
Tasks: 32/43


01. ’N’ is for November:
✔ Starts with ‘N’ – Now You See Her – Read: 16/11 – 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Author first name starts with ‘N’ – Come Sundown by Nora Roberts – Read: 27/11 – 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Author surname starts with ‘N’ –

02. Bird of the month: Rooster:
✔ ‘1’ or ‘2’ in page count – The Governess Affair – Read: 07/11 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟 – 152 pages
✔ Low cost book – The Year of the Crocodile – Read: 18/11 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Free book – Delayed Satisfaction – Read: 23/11 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
Set in Asia –
Asian Author –

03. Featured author challenge:
✔ Set in North America – Lick – Read: 03/11 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Title by Courtney MilanTrade Me – Read: 14/11 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ RITA award winning author – Sacred Sins – Read: 12/11 – 3 🌟🌟🌟 by Nora Roberts
✔ Contemporary romance – Hosed – Read: 19/11 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
✔ Characters with chemistry – Taken by a Dragon – Read: 20/11 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Published in 2009 – The Crossing Places – Read: 30/11 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Historical romance – The Viscount Who Loved Me - The Epilogue II – Read: 07/11 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Title by Talia Hibbert

04. 2 Nov – Book Lovers Day:
✔ Embrace on cover – Just the Sexiest Man Alive – Read: 09/11 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Library in story – Open Season – Read: 29/11 – 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Book a friend loves – Forgotten Sins – Read: 30/11 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Longing glance on cover –
Bookstore in story –

05. 3 Nov – Sandwich Day:
✔ Read you can squeeze in – Her Halloween Treat – Read: 04/11 – 3.75 🌟🌟🌟
✔ Title somewhere in the middle of a series – Hold Me – Read: 15/11 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Layered character – Sword of Darkness – Read: 21/11 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟

06. 6 Nov – Marooned without a compass day:
✔ Red cover – The Viscount Who Loved Me – Read: 07/11 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Character who seems lost – Adventures of a Vegan Vamp – Read: 17/11 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
Stranded theme –

07. 14 Nov – Operating room Nurse Day:
✔ Underappreciated character – Tales of the City – Read: 01/11 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
✔ Medical character – A Kiss for Midwinter – Read: 06/11 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Book you need to read – Veil of Night – Read: 18/11 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Character in need of medical assistance – Winter Wolf – Read: 19/11 – 2 🌟🌟
Set in a medical field –

08. 17 Nov – Take a hike day:
✔ Unlikeable character at first – Pestilence – Read: 02/11 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Newer book on TBR – Satisfaction Guaranteed – Read: 26/11 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Embrace on cover – Instant Attraction – Read: 23/11 – 3 🌟🌟🌟
Trees on cover –
Road on cover –
Mountain on cover –

09. 28 Nov - Thanksgiving:
✔ Friends in story – Vendetta in Death – Read: 06/11 – 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ One word title – Necroscope – Read: 13/11 – 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Family in story – Claimed by her Cougar – Read: 20/11 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟
✔ Cover you’re thankful for – Dimitri – Read: 22/11 – 4 🌟🌟🌟🌟

10. Reader’s choice:
✔ Book of your choice – Wild Country – Read: 12/11 – 5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Tales of the City (Tales of the City, #1) by Armistead Maupin Pestilence (The Four Horsemen, #1) by Laura Thalassa Lick (Stage Dive, #1) by Kylie Scott Her Halloween Treat (Men at Work, #1) by Tiffany Reisz Vendetta in Death (In Death, #49) by J.D. Robb A Kiss for Midwinter (Brothers Sinister, #1.5) by Courtney Milan The Viscount Who Loved Me (Bridgertons, #2) by Julia Quinn The Viscount Who Loved Me The Epilogue II (Bridgertons, #2.5) by Julia Quinn The Governess Affair (Brothers Sinister, #0.5) by Courtney Milan Just the Sexiest Man Alive by Julie James Wild Country (The World of the Others, #2; The Others, #7) by Anne Bishop Sacred Sins (D.C. Detectives, #1) by Nora Roberts Necroscope (Necroscope, #1) by Brian Lumley Trade Me (Cyclone, # 1) by Courtney Milan Hold Me (Cyclone #2) by Courtney Milan Now You See Her by Linda Howard Adventures of a Vegan Vamp (Vegan Vamp, #1) by Cate Lawley The Year of the Crocodile (Cyclone #2.5) by Courtney Milan Veil of Night by Linda Howard Winter Wolf (New Dawn #1) by Rachel M. Raithby Hosed (Happy Cat, #1) by Pippa Grant Taken by a Dragon (Eternal Mates, #7) by Felicity Heaton Claimed by her Cougar (Cougar Creek Mates, #1) by Felicity Heaton Sword of Darkness (Lords of Avalon, #1) by Kinley MacGregor Dimitri (Immortals of New Orleans, #6) by Kym Grosso Instant Attraction by Lauren Blakely Delayed Satisfaction by Lauren Blakely Satisfaction Guaranteed (Always Satisfied, #1) by Lauren Blakely Come Sundown by Nora Roberts Open Season by Linda Howard Forgotten Sins (Sin Brothers, #1) by Rebecca Zanetti The Crossing Places (Ruth Galloway, #1) by Elly Griffiths


message 46: by Jessica (last edited Nov 30, 2019 02:47PM) (new)

Jessica | 184 comments My spot.

Duration:
November 1- 30, 2019

Rules:
- post completion date

Read:
10/10


1. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'. --> Snowed In With The Ranger: A Rescue My Heart Prelude by Kait Nolan, read 21 Nov. 2019 ✔

2. Read a book set in Asia or has an Asian author, or a book you had the good fortune to obtain for free or at a low cost, or a book with the number 1 or 2 somewhere in the page count. --> At Grave's End by Jeaniene Frost, read 11 Nov. 2019 ✔

3. Read one book written by Courtney Milan or Talia Hibbert, or any author with either of their first or last names. You may also read a book set in North America or with a character who has chemistry with someone else. You can also read any book published in 2009, or a Contemporary or Historical romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award. --> Shadow Heir by Richelle Mead, read 4 Nov. 2019 ✔

4. Read a book with an embrace or longing glance on the cover or a book someone else said they loved or a book with a library or bookstore in the story. --> Wonder by RJ Palacio, read 27 Nov. 2019 ✔

5. Read a book that is neither the first or last in a series, but 'sandwiched' somewhere in between. Or read a book with a character with several layers to them or a book you could squeeze into a busy day or week. --> Meant to Be by Melody Grace, read 20 Nov. 2019 ✔

6. Read a book with a 'stranded' theme (i.e. shipwrecked, plane crash, snowed in at a cabin, car breaks down) or a book with a character who seems 'lost' or a book with the color red on the cover. --> The Devil in Disguise by Cynthia Eden, read 28 Nov. 2019 ✔

7. Read a book set in a medical field, or with a character in a medical field or who is in need of a medical professional, or a book you feel under pressure to get off your tbr or a book with a character who doesn't get enough credit or is underappreciated. --> Unexpected Promises: An Intertwined Hearts Spin-Off by Kimi Flores, read 15 Nov. 2019 ✔

8. Read a book with tree(s), or a road or a mountain on the cover or a book towards the top of your tbr (newer) or a book with a character who seems unlikeable at first. --> La Línea by Ann Jaramillo, read 14 Nov. 2019 ✔

9. Read a book with a family or friends in the story or a book with a one word title or a book with a cover you are thankful for ;) --> The Curious Case of Benjamin Button And Two Other Stories by F. Scott Fitzgerald, read 30 Nov. 2019 ✔

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice --> Free From The Tracks by KT Bowes, read 5 Nov. 2019 ✔

Snowed In With The Ranger A Rescue My Heart Prelude by Kait Nolan At Grave's End (Night Huntress, #3) by Jeaniene Frost Shadow Heir (Dark Swan, #4) by Richelle Mead Wonder by R.J. Palacio Meant to Be (Sweetbriar Cove, #1) by Melody Grace The Devil in Disguise (Bad Things, #1) by Cynthia Eden Unexpected Promises An Intertwined Hearts Spin-Off by Kimi Flores La Línea by Ann Jaramillo The Curious Case of Benjamin Button And Two Other Stories  by F. Scott Fitzgerald Free From The Tracks by K.T. Bowes


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Julianna (authorjuliannad) | 1890 comments I'm in for 7 this month.


message 48: by Susan (last edited Nov 03, 2019 03:47PM) (new)

Susan (scoutmomskf) | 1845 comments 3/10



🦃1. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.

🦃2. Bird of the Month -November: Rooster - One of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac, the Rooster is a Chinese symbol of honesty, as well as physical and moral fortitude. It is of the yang attribute and signifies fortune, luck, fidelity, protection as well as bossiness.
-Read a book set in Asia or has an Asian author, or a book you had the good fortune to obtain for free or at a low cost, or a book with the number 1 or 2 somewhere in the page count.
Murdered in Conard County - Rachel Lee (HI #1878 - Sept 2019) (free/library book) - Nov 4

🦃3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Courtney Milan
Princess of Romance - Talia Hibbert
-Read one book written by Courtney Milan or Talia Hibbert, or any author with either of their first or last names. Link to backlists:
Courtney Milan
Talia Hibbert

Fun Facts about Courtney Milan:
* Before she started writing Historical romance, Courtney got a graduate degree in theoretical physical chemistry from UC Berkeley
* Courtney lives in the Rocky Mountains
* She has published books in the genres of Historical romance and Contemporary romance
* She published her first novel in 2009
* She's a winner of the prestigious RITA® Award

You may also read a book set in North America or with a character who has chemistry with someone else. You can also read any book published in 2009, or a Contemporary or Historical romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.

🦃4. November 2nd- Book Lovers Day-
-Read a book with an embrace or longing glance on the cover or a book someone else said they loved or a book with a library or bookstore in the story.

🦃5. November 3rd- Sandwich Day-
- Read a book that is neither the first or last in a series, but 'sandwiched' somewhere in between. Or read a book with a character with several layers to them or a book you could squeeze into a busy day or week.

🦃6. November 6th- Marooned Without A Compass Day-
-Read a book with a 'stranded' theme (i.e. shipwrecked, plane crash, snowed in at a cabin, car breaks down) or a book with a character who seems 'lost' or a book with the color red on the cover.

🦃7. November 14th- Operating Room Nurse Day-
-Read a book set in a medical field, or with a character in a medical field or who is in need of a medical professional, or a book you feel under pressure to get off your tbr or a book with a character who doesn't get enough credit or is underappreciated.
Sea Glass Island - Sherryl Woods (Mira - June 2013) (doctor) - Nov 2

🦃8. November 17th- Take A Hike Day-
- Read a book with tree(s), or a road or a mountain on the cover or a book towards the top of your tbr (newer) or a book with a character who seems unlikable at first.

🦃9. November 28th- Thanksgiving-
- Read a book with a family or friends in the story or a book with a one word title or a book with a cover you are thankful for ;)
Cooper's Charm - Lori Foster (HQN - July 2018) (family and friends) - Nov 1

🦃10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice


1 Murdered in Conard County by Rachel Lee 3 4 5 6 Sea Glass Island (Ocean Breeze, #3) by Sherryl Woods 8 Cooper's Charm (Summer Resort, #1) by Lori Foster 10


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Ashley | 6 comments 1. 'N' is for November: Read a book that starts with 'N' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'N'.

2. Bird of the Month -November: Rooster - One of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac, the Rooster is a Chinese symbol of honesty, as well as physical and moral fortitude. It is of the yang attribute and signifies fortune, luck, fidelity, protection as well as bossiness.
-Read a book set in Asia or has an Asian author, or a book you had the good fortune to obtain for free or at a low cost, or a book with the number 1 or 2 somewhere in the page count.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors:
Queen of Romance - Courtney Milan
Princess of Romance - Talia Hibbert
-Read one book written by Courtney Milan or Talia Hibbert, or any author with either of their first or last names. Link to backlists:
Courtney Milan
Talia Hibbert


Fun Facts about Courtney Milan:
* Before she started writing Historical romance, Courtney got a graduate degree in theoretical physical chemistry from UC Berkeley
* Courtney lives in the Rocky Mountains
* She has published books in the genres of Historical romance and Contemporary romance
* She published her first novel in 2009
* She's a winner of the prestigious RITA® Award

You may also read a book set in North America or with a character who has chemistry with someone else. You can also read any book published in 2009, or a Contemporary or Historical romance or a book by any author who has won a RITA award.

4. November 2nd- Book Lovers Day-
-Read a book with an embrace or longing glance on the cover or a book someone else said they loved or a book with a library or bookstore in the story.

5. November 3rd- Sandwich Day-
- Read a book that is neither the first or last in a series, but 'sandwiched' somewhere in between. Or read a book with a character with several layers to them or a book you could squeeze into a busy day or week.

6. November 6th- Marooned Without A Compass Day-
-Read a book with a 'stranded' theme (i.e. shipwrecked, plane crash, snowed in at a cabin, car breaks down) or a book with a character who seems 'lost' or a book with the color red on the cover.

7. November 14th- Operating Room Nurse Day-
-Read a book set in a medical field, or with a character in a medical field or who is in need of a medical professional, or a book you feel under pressure to get off your tbr or a book with a character who doesn't get enough credit or is underappreciated.

8. November 17th- Take A Hike Day-
- Read a book with tree(s), or a road or a mountain on the cover or a book towards the top of your tbr (newer) or a book with a character who seems unlikable at first.

9. November 28th- Thanksgiving-
- Read a book with a family or friends in the story or a book with a one word title or a book with a cover you are thankful for ;)

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice


message 50: by LaurLa (last edited Dec 03, 2019 04:36AM) (new)

LaurLa | 5131 comments November Monthly Challenge
November 2019

My September Monthly Challenge (msg 51)

10 of 10 Completed

Never Too Much (Brava Brothers, #2) by Lori Foster The Unimaginable by Dina Silver The Memory of You (Return to Redemption, #0.5) by Laurie Kellogg Chasing Christmas Eve (Heartbreaker Bay, #4) by Jill Shalvis Vampire, Interrupted (Argeneau #9) by Lynsay Sands Ham Bones (Sarah Booth Delaney, #7) by Carolyn Haines Guilty Pleasure (Forged of Steele, Book 12) by Brenda Jackson Marking Time (Treading Water, #2) by Marie Force Too Wilde to Tame (Wilde Series, #3) by Janelle Denison Offbeat Love Stories and More by Jennifer K. Lafferty

✔️1. 'N' is for November ~ Read a book that starts with 'N'
🔹Never Too Much ~ Lori Foster ~ 11.04 ★★★★

✔️2. Bird of the Month ~ Rooster ~ Read a book with the number 1 or 2 somewhere in the page count
🔹The Unimaginable ~ Dina Silver ~ 11.22 ★★★

✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) authors ~ Courtney Milan and Talia Hibbert ~ Read one book set in North America
🔹The Memory of You ~ Laurie Kellogg ~ 11.21 ★★★

✔️4. November 2nd ~ Book Lovers Day ~ Read a book with an embrace or longing glance on the cover
🔹Chasing Christmas Eve ~ Jill Shalvis ~ 11.17 ★★★★

✔️5. November 3rd ~ Sandwich Day ~ Read a book that is neither the first or last in a series, but 'sandwiched' somewhere in between
🔹Vampire, Interrupted ~ Lynsay Sands ~ 11.19 ★★★★

✔️6. November 6th ~ Marooned Without A Compass Day ~ Read a book with the color red on the cover
🔹Ham Bones ~ Carolyn Haines ~ 11.13 ★★★★

✔️7. November 14th ~ Operating Room Nurse Day ~ Read a book set in a medical field, or with a character in a medical field
🔹Guilty Pleasure ~ Brenda Jackson ~ 11.30 ★★★★

✔️8. November 17th ~ Take A Hike Day ~ Read a book with tree(s), or a road or a mountain on the cover
🔹Marking Time ~ Marie Force ~ 11.13 ★★★★

✔️9. November 28th ~ Thanksgiving ~ Read a book with a family or friends in the story
🔹Too Wilde to Tame ~ Janelle Denison ~ 11.27 ★★★

✔️10. Reader's Choice ~ Read any book of your choice
🔹Offbeat Love Stories and More ~ Jennifer K. Lafferty ~ 11.12 ★★


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