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2025 September Monthly Challenge

1. Happy September Birthday!
🎵 Read a book published in September, or read a book with a primarily blue cover in honour of September's birthstone, the Sapphire.

2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month
Celebration of Classical Music Month started in 1994 by President Bill Clinton, who declared every September as Classical Music Month. His proclamation stated, “Classical music is a celebration of artistic excellence… This month we exalt the many talented composers, conductors, and musicians who bring classical music to our ears… Music is a unifying force in our world, bringing people together across vast cultural and geographical divisions.”
🎵 Read a book with an artistic character of any kind...performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
Fun Facts about Shelly Laurenston:
* She writes fantasy stories as G. A. Aiken, while Shelly Laurenston books are often paranormal shifter stories.
* Shelly published her first book, To Challenge A Dragon, in 2004.
* Originally from Long Island, Shelly now lives on the West Coast of the US with her family and her beloved dog, Aggie.
* Growing up, she religiously watched old black-and-white movies like the Wolfman, Frankenstein, Dracula.

🎵 Read a book written by Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken, or any author with her first or last name.
Shelly Laurenston - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
G. A. Aiken - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
🎵 You may also read a book set in Long Island, or by an author who is from the West Coast. You can also read any book shelved as a Fantasy or Paranormal, published in 2004, or a book with a dog, or the colour black or white on the cover.

4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day
A day to appreciate record feats of engineering and award winning architectural marvels.
🎵 Read a book set in a famous city, or with skyscrapers on the cover. You can also read a book which has been nominated or received an award or has a character that is an Engineer, Architect or works in construction.

5. September 6 - World Beard Day
Celebrating a day to show off the many styles of facial hair. It is speculated that the roots of World Beard Day dates back to around 800 A.D. Danish Vikings had a special day to glorify beards and those who wore them.
🎵Read a Book with a beard on the cover, a romance genre where you would likely find a bearded character (eg. historical, age gap, mafia, suspense or small town romance) or a book with an 8 or 0 in the published date.

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day
Grab a book you might enjoy and spend the day reading, either by yourself or with others
🎵Read a book about an author or publisher, book club, library or book shop, or has a book on the cover. You can also read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months.

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
A day to honour all the musical artists and chart-topping songs that make them memorable--even if it was just once.
🎵Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author. You can also read a stand alone book (ie. not part of a series).

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages
This Day promotes the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe where over 200 languages are spoken and about 54% of Europeans can speak more than one language.
🎵 Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title, You can also read a book with a character who speaks another language, or a book which is translated into more than one language.

9. September 29 - World Heart Day
This day has become the biggest global-awareness raising campaign for cardiovascular health.
🎵 Read a book with a character or setting in medical or sports and fitness field. You can also read a book with a heart or the colour red on the cover.

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


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2025 September Monthly Challenge

10/10 Read. 🎉🎉 CHALLENGE COMPLETE 🎉🎉

1. Happy September Birthday!
🎵 Read a book published in September.
Fall Into You - SEPT 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month
🎵 Read a book with an artistic character of any kind.
Play- SEPT 14 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
🎵 Read any book shelved as Fantasy or Paranormal.
Keystone - SEPT 6 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day
🎵 Read a book with a character that works in construction.
Until May - SEPT 2 ⭐⭐⭐

5. September 6 - World Beard Day
🎵Read a Book with a beard on the cover.
Cowboy - SEPT 5 ⭐⭐⭐

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day
🎵Read a book about an author.
Finding Mr. Write - SEPT 13 ⭐⭐⭐

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
🎵Read a book from a "new to me" author.
Bound to the Alpha Trio- SEPT 1 ⭐⭐

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages
🎵 Read a book with a character who speaks another language.
Emerald Blaze - SEPT 10 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

9. September 29 - World Heart Day
🎵 Read a book with a character or setting in a sports field.
Just Drive - SEPT 8 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

10. Reader's Choice
🎵 Read any book of your choice.
First-Time Caller - SEPT 6 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

SEPTEMBER

1. Happy September Birthday. Read a book published in September: Shark Bite 9/9

2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month. Read a book with an artistic character of any kind: Viscount in Love 14/9

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken. Read any book shelved as a Fantasy: By the Horns 10/9

4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day. Read a book that has a character that is an Architect: The Rakess 18/9/25

5. September 6 - World Beard Day. Read a book with a beard on the cover: To Ravish a Rogue 11/9

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day. Read a book that has been on your TBR list for more than 6 months: Legion 5/9

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day. Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author. You can also read a standalone book: Splintered 1/9

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages. Read a book set in Europe: The Debutante Is Mine 20/9

9. September 29 - World Heart Day. Read a book with a character in the sports or fitness field: I Bet You 22/9

10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice: Meeting His Match 22/9

2025 September Monthly Challenge
10/10 - COMPLETE!

✔ Happy September Birthday!
🎵 Read a book published in September.
Ladies in Hating, Alexandra Vasti - 7 Sept

✔ September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month
🎵 Read a book with an artistic character of any kind...performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc.
The Incredible Kindness of Paper, Evelyn Skye - 2 Sept

✔ Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
Read any book shelved as a Fantasy.
Heart of Iron, Ashley Poston - 3 Sept

✔ September 3 - Skyscraper Day
A day to appreciate record feats of engineering and award winning architectural marvels.
🎵 Read a book that has a character who works in construction.
Shades of Pink, Gina LaManna - 1 Sept

✔ September 6 - World Beard Day
Celebrating a day to show off the many styles of facial hair. It is speculated that the roots of World Beard Day dates back to around 800 A.D. Danish Vikings had a special day to glorify beards and those who wore them.
🎵Read a Book with an 0 in the published date.
The Exception to the Rule, Christina Lauren - 5 Sept

✔ September 6 - National Read A Book Day
Grab a book you might enjoy and spend the day reading, either by yourself or with others
🎵Read a book about a library.
The Library of Unruly Treasures, Jeanne Birdsall - 8 Sept

✔ September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
A day to honour all the musical artists and chart-topping songs that make them memorable--even if it was just once.
🎵Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author.
Under the Surface, Diana Urban - 4 Sept

✔ September 26 - European Day Of Languages
This Day promotes the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe where over 200 languages are spoken and about 54% of Europeans can speak more than one language.
🎵 Read a book that has been translated into more than one language.
The Mirror, Nora Roberts - 3 Sept

✔ September 29 - World Heart Day
This day has become the biggest global-awareness raising campaign for cardiovascular health.
🎵 Read a book with the colour red on the cover.
Anywhere With You, Ellie Palmer - 5 Sept

✔ Reader's Choice
🎵 Read any book of your choice.
The Blonde Who Came in From the Cold, Ally Carter - 6 Sept

2025 September Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed. Finish

1. Happy September Birthday!
🎵 Read a book with a primarily blue cover in honour of September's birthstone, the Sapphire.
Tiny Precious Secrets-Samantha Christy 9/11/25

2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month
🎵 Read a book with an artistic character of any kind...performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc.
Coast-Jessica Gadziala 9/07/25

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
🎵 Read a book with the colour black or white on the cover.
YOLO-Lani Lynn Vale 9/03/25

4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day
🎵 Read a book set in a famous city
(Los Angeles)
Dream Town-Lee Goldberg 9/03/25

5. September 6 - World Beard Day
🎵Read a Book with a beard on the cover
Little Jack-Lilly Atlas 9/04/25

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day
🎵Read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months.
Wild Man-Kristen Ashley 9/04/25

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
🎵Read a book from a "new to me" author.
Ava Hunter-Tame the Heart 9/19/25

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages
🎵 Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title,
Two Nights in Lisbon-Chris Pavone 9/15/25

9. September 29 - World Heart Day
🎵 Read a book with a setting in sports and fitness field.
The Roommate Mistake-Pippa Grant 9/06/25

10. Reader's Choice
🎵 Read any book of your choice.
When We Break-Kristen Proby 9/12/25

⏰🧑🏻‍🏫 🍪🍏🥛🥪2025 September Monthly Challenge🥪🥛🍎🍪👨‍🏫⏰



10/10 Completed


01. Happy September Birthday! 🎂Read a book published in September, or read a book with a primarily blue cover in honour of September's birthstone, the Sapphire.
Here in My Heart by Anna Destefano 09/13/25
02. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month: 🎵Read a book with an artistic character of any kind...performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc.
Wait For Me by Sarah Mayberry 09/07/25
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken: 👩🏻‍💻Read a book written by Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken, or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Long Island, or by an author who is from the West Coast. You can also read any book shelved as a Fantasy or Paranormal, published in 2004, or a book with a dog, or the colour black or white on the cover.
Rescuing Mattie by S.E. Smith 09/01/25
04. Skyscraper Day (September 3): 🌆Read a book set in a famous city, or with skyscrapers on the cover. You can also read a book which has been nominated or received an award or has a character that is an Engineer, Architect or works in construction.
Courting Miss Lancaster by Sarah M. Eden 09/10/25
05. World Beard Day (September 6): 🧔🏻‍♂️Read a Book with a beard on the cover, a romance genre where you would likely find a bearded character (eg. historical, age gap, mafia, suspense or small town romance) or a book with an 8 or 0 in the published date.
Say You're Mine by Iris Morland 09/12/25
06. National Read A Book Day (September 6): 📚Read a book about an author or publisher, book club, library or book shop, or has a book on the cover. You can also read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months.
My Beautiful Neighbor by Piper Rayne 09/18/25
07. National One-Hit Wonder Day (September 25): 🎸Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author. You can also read a stand alone book (ie. not part of a series).
Seeking Persephone by Sarah M. Eden 09/03/25
08. European Day Of Languages (September 26): 🏰Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title, You can also read a book with a character who speaks another language, or a book which is translated into more than one language.
The Taming of the Duke by Eloisa James 09/22/25
09. World Heart Day (September 29): 🫀Read a book with a character or setting in medical or sports and fitness field. You can also read a book with a heart or the colour red on the cover.
A Kiss, a Dance & a Diamond by Helen Lacey 09/26/25
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
Staying For Good by Catherine Bybee 09/27/25

I'm in!

...10/10 Completed September 30

1. Happy September Birthday: The Rose & the Dagger by Renée Ahdieh September 15, 3 stars

2. September Month-Long Observance: Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor September 14, 4 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken: Pack Challenge by Shelly Laurenston September 27, 4 stars

4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day: The Thousandth Floor by Katharine McGee September 24, 4 stars

5. September 6 - World Beard Day: Beard Science by Penny Reid September 19, 5 stars

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day: Talk Bookish to Me by Kate Bromley September 30, 4 stars

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day: Listen to Your Sister by Neena Viel September 13, 2 stars

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages: Why Dukes Say I Do by Manda Collins September 15, 4 stars

9. September 29 - World Heart Day: The Au Pair Affair by Tessa Bailey September 30, 4 stars

10. Reader's Choice: The Color of Evil: Nineteen Spine-Tingling Tales by David G. Hartwell September 20, 2 stars

1. Happy September Birthday!
🎵 Read a book published in September, or read a book with a primarily blue cover in honour of September's birthstone, the Sapphire. → It happened one summer by Tessa Bailey
2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month
🎵 Read a book with an artistic character of any kind...performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc. →
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
🎵 You may also read a book set in Long Island, or by an author who is from the West Coast. You can also read any book shelved as a Fantasy or Paranormal, published in 2004, or a book with a dog, or the colour black or white on the cover. → Lights Out - Black Cover
4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day.
🎵 Read a book set in a famous city, or with skyscrapers on the cover. You can also read a book which has been nominated or received an award or has a character that is an Engineer, Architect or works in construction. → Pucking Around - Set in Jacksonville
5. September 6 - World Beard Day
🎵Read a Book with a beard on the cover, a romance genre where you would likely find a bearded character (eg. historical, age gap, mafia, suspense or small town romance) or a book with an 8 or 0 in the published date. → Wildfire - Small town
6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day
🎵Read a book about an author or publisher, book club, library or book shop, or has a book on the cover. You can also read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months. → Hello Stranger - Recommended on the PIFM

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day.
🎵Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author. You can also read a stand alone book (ie. not part of a series). → Happy Place -- Standalone
8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages
🎵 Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title, You can also read a book with a character who speaks another language, or a book which is translated into more than one language. → The Spanish Love Deception set in Europe
9. September 29 - World Heart Day
🎵 Read a book with a character or setting in medical or sports and fitness field. You can also read a book with a heart or the colour red on the cover. → How to fake it in Hollywood - red cover
10. Reader's Choice
🎵 Read any book of your choice. → Fall with me

Read - 10

1. Happy September Birthday!
🎵 Read a book published in September - 2018
Leverage in Death, J.D. Robb | 9/7

2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month
🎵 Read a book with an artistic character of any kind - painter
All the Colors of the Dark, Chris Whitaker | 9/15

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC)
🎵 Read a book with white on the cover
No More Yesterdays, Catherine Bybee | 9/3

4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day
🎵 Read a book set in a famous city - D.C.
Fatal Threat, Marie Force | 9/1

5. September 6 - World Beard Day
🎵Read a book with an 8 or 0 in the published date - Jul 28, 2015
Badlands, C.J. Box | 9/8

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day
🎵Read a book that has been recommended to you
Maybe in Another Life, Taylor Jenkins Reid | 9/11

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
🎵Read a book from a "new to me" author.
A Patchwork of Clues, Sally Goldenbaum | 9/4

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages
🎵 Read a book which is translated into more than one language - Dutch
Hidden Nature, Nora Roberts | 9/6

9. September 29 - World Heart Day
🎵 Read a book with a character in medical - doctor
Dearest Mary Jane, Betty Neels | 9/9

10. Reader's Choice
🎵 Read any book of your choice.
Obsession, Debra Webb | 9/13

🎵 2025 September Monthly Challenge 🎵

🎵 1. Happy September Birthday!
Read a book published in September or with a primarily blue cover in honour of September's birthstone, the Sapphire.
Breathe In, Bleed Out (1 September)


🎵 2. September Month - Long Observance - Classical Music Month
Read a book with an artistic character of any kind...performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc.
A Dance of Lies (11 September)


🎵 3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
Read a book written by Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken, or any author with her first or last name OR You may also read a book set in Long Island, or by an author who is from the West Coast. You can also read any book shelved as a Fantasy or Paranormal, published in 2004, or a book with a dog, or the colour black or white on the cover.
Deep End (4 September)


🎵 4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day
Read a book set in a famous city, or with skyscrapers on the cover. You can also read a book which has been nominated or received an award or has a character that is an Engineer, Architect or works in construction.
A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor (18 September)


🎵 5. September 6 - World Beard Day
Read a Book with a beard on the cover, a romance genre where you would likely find a bearded character (eg. historical, age gap, mafia, suspense or small town romance) or a book with an 8 or 0 in the published date.
Morning Glory Milking Farm (16 September)


🎵 6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day
Read a book about an author or publisher, book club, library or book shop, or has a book on the cover. You can also read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months.
Hollow (24 September)


🎵 7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author. You can also read a stand alone book.
The Knight and the Moth (26 September)


🎵 8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages
Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title, You can also read a book with a character who speaks another language, or a book which is translated into more than one language.
The Maiden and Her Monster (13 September)


🎵 9. September 29 - World Heart Day
Read a book with a character or setting in medical or sports and fitness field. You can also read a book with a heart or the colour red on the cover.
Red As Blood (20 September)


🎵 10. Reader's Choice
Read any book of your choice.
The Unworthy (25 September)

I'm in for all 10! 📚

2025 September Monthly Challenge

10/10 DONE

1.🎵 published in September -Sep 15, 2024 Poison and Pudding Kat Bellemore 9/8
2.🎵 artistic character of any kind... MC illustrates children's books Next of Kin Sharon Sala 9/10
3.🎵 Fantasy The Witch's Inheritance Lyssa Lund 9/8
4. 🎵 set in a famous city London, England Burning Lamp Amanda Quick 9/2
5.🎵 romance Hibiscus Heights Jan Moran 9/7
6. 🎵 bookshop The Incident of the Book in the Nighttime Vicki Delany 9/9
7. 🎵 debut AND "new to me" author AND stand alone book Atlanta Fish Fry Anthony Aj Joiner 9/9
8. 🎵 translated into more than one language = Red Rising Pierce Brown 9/6
9.🎵 red on cover Robert Crais 9/4

10. 🎵 Reader's Choice The Inheritance Ilona An drews 9/9

2025 September Monthly Challenge
Duration: September 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025

Completed: 10/10

1. Happy September Birthday!
🎵 Read a book published in September, or read a book with a primarily blue cover in honour of September's birthstone, the Sapphire. Secret Societies: Inside the World's Most Notorious Organizations - John Lawrence Reynolds 9/2/25 (Published on September 7, 2006)

2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month
🎵 Read a book with an artistic character of any kind...performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc. Black Butterflies - Priscilla Morris 9/16/25

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
🎵 Read a book written by Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken, or any author with her first or last name.
Shelly Laurenston - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
G. A. Aiken - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
🎵 You may also read a book set in Long Island, or by an author who is from the West Coast. You can also read any book shelved as a Fantasy or Paranormal, published in 2004, or a book with a dog, or the colour black or white on the cover. Stone Cold Touch - Jennifer L. Armentrout 9/7/25

4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day
🎵 Read a book set in a famous city, or with skyscrapers on the cover. You can also read a book which has been nominated or received an award or has a character that is an Engineer, Architect or works in construction. In the Time of the Butterflies/Julia Alvarez 9/1/25 (National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for Fiction - 1994)

5. September 6 - World Beard Day
🎵Read a Book with a beard on the cover, a romance genre where you would likely find a bearded character (eg. historical, age gap, mafia, suspense or small town romance) or a book with an 8 or 0 in the published date. Murder at the Mansion - Sheila Connolly 9/14/25 (Published on June 26, 2018)

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day
🎵Read a book about an author or publisher, book club, library or book shop, or has a book on the cover. You can also read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months. This Bitter Earth - Bernice L. McFadden 9/2/25

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
🎵Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author. You can also read a stand alone book (ie. not part of a series). The Sewing Machine - Natalie Fergie 9/3/25

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages
🎵 Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title, You can also read a book with a character who speaks another language, or a book which is translated into more than one language. What the Lady's Maid Knew - E.E. Holmes 9/1/25 (Set in London, England)

9. September 29 - World Heart Day
🎵 Read a book with a character or setting in medical or sports and fitness field. You can also read a book with a heart or the colour red on the cover. The Girl Who Was Taken - Charlie Donlea 9/8/25

10. Reader's Choice
🎵 Read any book of your choice. White Hot Kiss - Jennifer L. Armentrout 9/6/25

2025 September Monthly Challenge
Read: 1/10

1. Happy September Birthday!
🎵 Read a book published in September, or read a book with a primarily blue cover in honour of September's birthstone, the Sapphire.

2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month
Celebration of Classical Music Month started in 1994 by President Bill Clinton, who declared every September as Classical Music Month. His proclamation stated, “Classical music is a celebration of artistic excellence… This month we exalt the many talented composers, conductors, and musicians who bring classical music to our ears… Music is a unifying force in our world, bringing people together across vast cultural and geographical divisions.”
🎵 Read a book with an artistic character of any kind...performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
Fun Facts about Shelly Laurenston:
* She writes fantasy stories as G. A. Aiken, while Shelly Laurenston books are often paranormal shifter stories.
* Shelly published her first book, To Challenge A Dragon, in 2004.
* Originally from Long Island, Shelly now lives on the West Coast of the US with her family and her beloved dog, Aggie.
* Growing up, she religiously watched old black-and-white movies like the Wolfman, Frankenstein, Dracula.

🎵 Read a book written by Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken, or any author with her first or last name.
Shelly Laurenston - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
G. A. Aiken - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
🎵 You may also read a book set in Long Island, or by an author who is from the West Coast. You can also read any book shelved as a Fantasy or Paranormal, published in 2004, or a book with a dog, or the colour black or white on the cover.

✔️4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day
🎵 Read a book set in a famous city, or with skyscrapers on the cover. ~ King of Wrath by Ana Huang▪️9/3/2025▪️
🎵You can also read a book which has been nominated or received an award.
🎵Read a book that has a character that is an Engineer, Architect or works in construction.

5. September 6 - World Beard Day
Celebrating a day to show off the many styles of facial hair. It is speculated that the roots of World Beard Day dates back to around 800 A.D. Danish Vikings had a special day to glorify beards and those who wore them.
🎵Read a Book with a beard on the cover, a romance genre where you would likely find a bearded character (eg. historical, age gap, mafia, suspense or small town romance) or a book with an 8 or 0 in the published date.

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day
Grab a book you might enjoy and spend the day reading, either by yourself or with others
🎵Read a book about an author or publisher, book club, library or book shop, or has a book on the cover. You can also read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months.

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
A day to honour all the musical artists and chart-topping songs that make them memorable--even if it was just once.
🎵Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author. You can also read a stand alone book (ie. not part of a series).

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages
This Day promotes the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe where over 200 languages are spoken and about 54% of Europeans can speak more than one language.
🎵 Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title, You can also read a book with a character who speaks another language, or a book which is translated into more than one language.

9. September 29 - World Heart Day
This day has become the biggest global-awareness raising campaign for cardiovascular health.
🎵 Read a book with a character or setting in medical or sports and fitness field. You can also read a book with a heart or the colour red on the cover.

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

September Monthly Challenge

Read 7/7

1) Blue cover: Anthropologists Like It Wet Elliot Ason 4☆
2) X
3) Black cover: Big Hulking Biker Cassi Hart 5☆
4) X
5) Beard on cover: Her Mountain Man Secret Clara King 5☆
6) To be read: Big Bossy Cowboy Mia Brody 5☆
7) New to me author: Hard As Steel Kate Hunt 4☆
8) X
9) Heart on cover: Duke at First Sight Jillian Eaton 5☆
10) Reader's Choice: Broad Shoulders Kate Hunt 5☆

X X X

SEPTEMBER 2025 MONTHLY CHALLENGE

10/10 -- DONE!!! 🥳

1. Happy September Birthday!
🎵 Pucking Around by Emily Rath (primarily blue cover)
🎵 Read: 9/4/25; ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

2. September Month- Long Observance- Classical Music Month
🎵Whiskey Reveals by Carrie Ann Ryan (FMC former dancer)
🎵 Read: 9/11/25; ⭐️⭐️⭐️

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
🎵 Camera Shy by Kay Cove (black on cover)
🎵 Read: 9/30/25; ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day
🎵Pucking Wild by Emily Rath (set in Jacksonville, FL)
🎵Read: 9/5/25; ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

5. September 6 - World Beard Day
🎵Mine Until Moonrise by Jennifer Bernard (beard on cover)
🎵Read: 9/10/25; ⭐️⭐️⭐️

6. September 6- National Read A Book Day
🎵 Wild Side by Elsie Silver (on TBR for more than 6 months)
🎵 Read: 9/25/25; ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
🎵 Between Now and Forever by Adriana Locke (stand alone)
🎵 Read: 9/26/25; ⭐️⭐️⭐️

8. September 26 - European Day of Languages
🎵 Whiskey Undone by Carrie Ann Ryan (translated in more than one language)
🎵 Read: 9/12/25; ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

9. September 29 - World Heart Day
🎵 Pucking Sweet by Emily Rath (sports romance)
🎵 Read: 9/18/25; ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

10. Reader's Choice
🎵 Pucking Strong by Emily Rath
🎵 Read: 9/23/25; ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I'm in for 7 this month.

September Monthly Challenge
September 2025

My Monthly Challenge (msg 20)

Books Read ❱❱ 10



☑️1. Happy September Birthday!
🔺Read a book published in September
🔺Party Night on Union Station ❱❱ 09.21 ★★★

☑️2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month
🔺Read a book with an artistic character of any kind
🔺Famous in a Small Town ❱❱ 09.10 ★★★★

☑️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
🔺Read a book written by Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
🔺Born to Be Badger ❱❱ 09.04 ★★★★

☑️4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day
🔺Read a book which has been nominated or received an award
🔺Frost Burned ❱❱ 09.26 ★★★★

☑️5. September 6 - World Beard Day
🔺Read a book with a beard on the cover
🔺Fearless In Love ❱❱ 09.18 ★★★★

☑️6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day
🔺Read a book about an author or publisher
🔺Happy After All ❱❱ 09.28 ★★★★

☑️7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
🔺Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author
🔺A Cowboy in Paradise ❱❱ 09.09 ★★★

☑️8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages
🔺Read a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title
🔺Death at the Crystal Palace ❱❱ 09.08 ★★★★

☑️9. September 29 - World Heart Day
🔺Read a book with the colour red on the cover
🔺Newly Undead In Dark River ❱❱ 09.13 ★★★★

☑️10. Reader's Choice
🔺Read any book of your choice
🔺The Woman Left Behind ❱❱ 09.14 ★★★★

September Monthly Challenge

READ: 9/9

✔️1. Happy September Birthday!
🎵 Read a book published in September, or read a book with a primarily blue cover in honour of September's birthstone, the Sapphire.
The Body in the Fountain - Diana Xarissa 9/23


✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
🎵 Read a book written by Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken, or any author with her first or last name.
🎵 You may also read a book set in Long Island, or by an author who is from the West Coast. You can also read any book shelved as a Fantasy or Paranormal, published in 2004, or a book with a dog, or the colour black or white on the cover.
The Unseelie King - Heather Killough-Walden 9/13

✔️4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day
🎵 Read a book set in a famous city, or with skyscrapers on the cover. You can also read a book which has been nominated or received an award or has a character that is an Engineer, Architect or works in construction.
Gray Tidings - Hailey Edwards (New Orleans) 9/18

✔️5. September 6 - World Beard Day
🎵Read a Book with a beard on the cover, a romance genre where you would likely find a bearded character (eg. historical, age gap, mafia, suspense or small town romance) or a book with an 8 or 0 in the published date.
Carving Shadows into Gold - Brigid Kemmerer (pub Jan 28, 2025) 9/9

✔️6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day
🎵Read a book about an author or publisher, book club, library or book shop, or has a book on the cover. You can also read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months.
Of Books and Bagpipes - Paige Shelton (bookshop) 9/11

✔️7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
🎵Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author. You can also read a stand alone book (ie. not part of a series).
The Bone Maker - Sarah Beth Durst 9/20

✔️8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages
🎵 Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title, You can also read a book with a character who speaks another language, or a book which is translated into more than one language.
No Grater Crime - Maddie Day 9/5
(MCs father speaks Italian and English)

✔️9. September 29 - World Heart Day
🎵 Read a book with a character or setting in medical or sports and fitness field. You can also read a book with a heart or the colour red on the cover.
Aunt Bessie Assumes - Diana Xarissa 9/14


✔️10. Reader's Choice
🎵 Read any book of your choice.
The Desolations of Devil's Acre - Ransom Riggs 9/22

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

3 of 10

1. Happy September Birthday!
🎵 Read a book published in September, or read a book with a primarily blue cover in honour of September's birthstone, the Sapphire.

2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month
Celebration of Classical Music Month started in 1994 by President Bill Clinton, who declared every September as Classical Music Month. His proclamation stated, “Classical music is a celebration of artistic excellence… This month we exalt the many talented composers, conductors, and musicians who bring classical music to our ears… Music is a unifying force in our world, bringing people together across vast cultural and geographical divisions.”
🎵 Read a book with an artistic character of any kind...performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
Fun Facts about Shelly Laurenston:
* She writes fantasy stories as G. A. Aiken, while Shelly Laurenston books are often paranormal shifter stories.
* Shelly published her first book, To Challenge A Dragon, in 2004.
* Originally from Long Island, Shelly now lives on the West Coast of the US with her family and her beloved dog, Aggie.
* Growing up, she religiously watched old black-and-white movies like the Wolfman, Frankenstein, Dracula.

🎵 Read a book written by Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken, or any author with her first or last name.
Shelly Laurenston - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
G. A. Aiken - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
🎵 You may also read a book set in Long Island, or by an author who is from the West Coast. You can also read any book shelved as a Fantasy or Paranormal, published in 2004, or a book with a dog, or the colour black or white on the cover.

4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day
A day to appreciate record feats of engineering and award winning architectural marvels.
🎵 Read a book set in a famous city, or with skyscrapers on the cover. You can also read a book which has been nominated or received an award or has a character that is an Engineer, Architect or works in construction.

5. September 6 - World Beard Day
Celebrating a day to show off the many styles of facial hair. It is speculated that the roots of World Beard Day dates back to around 800 A.D. Danish Vikings had a special day to glorify beards and those who wore them.
🎵Read a Book with a beard on the cover, a romance genre where you would likely find a bearded character (eg. historical, age gap, mafia, suspense or small town romance) or a book with an 8 or 0 in the published date.
Sweatpants & Sweet Tea

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day
Grab a book you might enjoy and spend the day reading, either by yourself or with others
🎵Read a book about an author or publisher, book club, library or book shop, or has a book on the cover. You can also read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months.

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
A day to honour all the musical artists and chart-topping songs that make them memorable--even if it was just once.
🎵Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author. You can also read a stand alone book (ie. not part of a series).
The Cowboy Takes a Bride

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages
This Day promotes the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe where over 200 languages are spoken and about 54% of Europeans can speak more than one language.
🎵 Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title, You can also read a book with a character who speaks another language, or a book which is translated into more than one language.

9. September 29 - World Heart Day
This day has become the biggest global-awareness raising campaign for cardiovascular health.
🎵 Read a book with a character or setting in medical or sports and fitness field. You can also read a book with a heart or the colour red on the cover.

10. Reader's Choice
🎵 Read any book of your choice.
The Boyfriend

September Romance Reading Challenge
or my Aimee Nicole Walker reading-fest ^_^

Read : 7/7

1. Happy September Birthday. Read a book published in September : Mr. Perfect (Sinister in Savannah #2) by Aimee Nicole Walker (First published September 18, 2020) - ✅ - 4.5⭐️ - read: September 3, 2025

2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month. Read a book with an artistic character of any kind : -

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken. Read a book with the colour black or white on the cover : The Magnolia Murders (Sawyer and Royce: Matrimony and Mayhem #1) by Aimee Nicole Walker - ✅ - 5⭐️ - read: September 2, 2025

4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day. Read a book with skyscrapers on the cover : -

5. September 6 - World Beard Day. Read a book with a romance genre where you would likely find a bearded character : Invisible Strings by Aimee Nicole Walker (Age Gap Romance) - ✅ - 3.5⭐️ read September 12, 2025

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day. Read a book that has been on your TBR list for more than 6 months : Killer Honeymoon (Sawyer and Royce: Matrimony and Mayhem, #3) by Aimee Nicole Walker (Added to TBR on October 8, 2022) - ✅ - 4.25⭐️ - read: September 9, 2025

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day. Read a standalone book : Just Say When by Aimee Nicole Walker - ✅ - 4⭐️ - read: September 15, 2025

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages. Read a book set in Europe : -

9. September 29 - World Heart Day. Read a book with a character or setting in medical field : Prescription for Love (Road to Blissville #7) by Aimee Nicole Walker - ✅ - 2.5⭐️ - read: September 6, 2025

10. Reader's Choice. Read any book of your choice : Marriage is Murder (Sawyer and Royce: Matrimony and Mayhem #2) by Aimee Nicole Walker - ✅ - 4⭐️ - read: September 8, 2025

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COMPLETED

2025 September Monthly Challenge

8/10

1. Happy September Birthday!
🎵 Read a book published in September, or read a book with a primarily blue cover in honor of September's birthstone, the Sapphire.
The Duke's Sharpshooter - C.H. Admirand (Dragonblade - Sept 2025) - Sept 12

2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month
Celebration of Classical Music Month started in 1994 by President Bill Clinton, who declared every September as Classical Music Month. His proclamation stated, “Classical music is a celebration of artistic excellence… This month we exalt the many talented composers, conductors, and musicians who bring classical music to our ears… Music is a unifying force in our world, bringing people together across vast cultural and geographical divisions.”
🎵 Read a book with an artistic character of any kind...performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc.
Fake Date on the Orient Express - Jessica Gilmore (HR #4959 - Aug 2025) (actress) - Sept 16

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
Fun Facts about Shelly Laurenston:
* She writes fantasy stories as G. A. Aiken, while Shelly Laurenston books are often paranormal shifter stories.
* Shelly published her first book, To Challenge A Dragon, in 2004.
* Originally from Long Island, Shelly now lives on the West Coast of the US with her family and her beloved dog, Aggie.
* Growing up, she religiously watched old black-and-white movies like the Wolfman, Frankenstein, Dracula.

🎵 Read a book written by Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken, or any author with her first or last name.
🎵 You may also read a book set in Long Island, or by an author who is from the West Coast. You can also read any book shelved as a Fantasy or Paranormal, published in 2004, or a book with a dog, or the colour black or white on the cover.

4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day
A day to appreciate record feats of engineering and award-winning architectural marvels.
🎵 Read a book set in a famous city, or with skyscrapers on the cover. You can also read a book which has been nominated or received an award or has a character that is an Engineer, Architect or works in construction.

5. September 6 - World Beard Day
Celebrating a day to show off the many styles of facial hair. It is speculated that the roots of World Beard Day dates back to around 800 A.D. Danish Vikings had a special day to glorify beards and those who wore them.
🎵Read a Book with a beard on the cover, a romance genre where you would likely find a bearded character (eg. historical, age gap, mafia, suspense or small-town romance) or a book with an 8 or 0 in the published date.
The Paradise Petition - Carolyn Brown (Montlake - July 2025) (historical) - Sept 3

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day
Grab a book you might enjoy and spend the day reading, either by yourself or with others
🎵Read a book about an author or publisher, book club, library or book shop, or has a book on the cover. You can also read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months.
A Lyon's Promise - C.H. Admirand (Dragonblade - Sept 2025) (recommended) - Sept 28

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
A day to honour all the musical artists and chart-topping songs that make them memorable--even if it was just once.
🎵Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author. You can also read a stand-alone book (ie. not part of a series).
Full Speed Ahead - Merline Lovelace (Merline Lovelace - Sept 2025) (stand-alone) - Sept 13

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages
This Day promotes the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe where over 200 languages are spoken and about 54% of Europeans can speak more than one language.
🎵 Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title. You can also read a book with a character who speaks another language, or a book which is translated into more than one language.
Devil's Cub - Georgette Heyer (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Nov 2009) (France) - Sept 9

9. September 29 - World Heart Day
This day has become the biggest global awareness raising campaign for cardiovascular health.
🎵 Read a book with a character or setting in medical or sports and fitness field. You can also read a book with a heart or the colour red on the cover.
To Steal a Lyon’s Heart - Dayna Quince (Dragonblade - July 2025) (doctor) - Sept 7

10. Reader's Choice
🎵 Read any book of your choice.
Wyoming Bodyguard - Danielle M. Haas (HI #2338 - Aug 2025) - Sept 9

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2025 September Monthly Challenge
1 September to 30 September, 2025

Read:

1. Happy September Birthday! - The Legacy by Elle Kennedy

2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month - Uncharted by Anna Hackett

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken - The Beast in Him by Shelly Laurenston

4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day - Beating Ruby by Camilla Monk

5. September 6 - World Beard Day - My Darling Jane by Ilsa Madden-Mills

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day - Fated to the Wolf Prince by April L. Moon

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day- The Art of Avoiding Your Werewolf by Lola Glass

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages - Highlander Most Wanted by Maya Banks

9. September 29 - World Heart Day - My Lucky #13 by Piper Rayne

10. Reader's Choice - In the Company of Wolves by Paige Tyler

2025 September Monthly Challenge

1. Happy September Birthday!
🎵 Read a book published in September, or read a book with a primarily blue cover in honour of September's birthstone, the Sapphire.

2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month
Celebration of Classical Music Month started in 1994 by President Bill Clinton, who declared every September as Classical Music Month. His proclamation stated, “Classical music is a celebration of artistic excellence… This month we exalt the many talented composers, conductors, and musicians who bring classical music to our ears… Music is a unifying force in our world, bringing people together across vast cultural and geographical divisions.”
🎵 Read a book with an artistic character of any kind...performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
Fun Facts about Shelly Laurenston:
* She writes fantasy stories as G. A. Aiken, while Shelly Laurenston books are often paranormal shifter stories.
* Shelly published her first book, To Challenge A Dragon, in 2004.
* Originally from Long Island, Shelly now lives on the West Coast of the US with her family and her beloved dog, Aggie.
* Growing up, she religiously watched old black-and-white movies like the Wolfman, Frankenstein, Dracula.

🎵 Read a book written by Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken, or any author with her first or last name.
Shelly Laurenston - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
G. A. Aiken - https://www.goodreads.com/author/list...
🎵 You may also read a book set in Long Island, or by an author who is from the West Coast. You can also read any book shelved as a Fantasy or Paranormal, published in 2004, or a book with a dog, or the colour black or white on the cover.

4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day
A day to appreciate record feats of engineering and award winning architectural marvels.
🎵 Read a book set in a famous city, or with skyscrapers on the cover. You can also read a book which has been nominated or received an award or has a character that is an Engineer, Architect or works in construction.

5. September 6 - World Beard Day
Celebrating a day to show off the many styles of facial hair. It is speculated that the roots of World Beard Day dates back to around 800 A.D. Danish Vikings had a special day to glorify beards and those who wore them.
🎵Read a Book with a beard on the cover, a romance genre where you would likely find a bearded character (eg. historical, age gap, mafia, suspense or small town romance) or a book with an 8 or 0 in the published date.

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day
Grab a book you might enjoy and spend the day reading, either by yourself or with others
🎵Read a book about an author or publisher, book club, library or book shop, or has a book on the cover. You can also read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months.

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
A day to honour all the musical artists and chart-topping songs that make them memorable--even if it was just once.
🎵Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author. You can also read a stand alone book (ie. not part of a series).

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages
This Day promotes the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe where over 200 languages are spoken and about 54% of Europeans can speak more than one language.
🎵 Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title, You can also read a book with a character who speaks another language, or a book which is translated into more than one language.

9. September 29 - World Heart Day
This day has become the biggest global-awareness raising campaign for cardiovascular health.
🎵 Read a book with a character or setting in medical or sports and fitness field. You can also read a book with a heart or the colour red on the cover.

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

I'm in!

2025 September Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 9/1/25 to 9/30/25
10/10

1. Happy September Birthday! - Published in September - The X Ingredient by Roslyn Sinclair - 9/25/25 ♥♥♥

Pub 9/18/19

2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month - Artistic character of any kind - Where She Went by Gayle Forman - 9/6/25 ♥♥♥♥

Both main characters are professional musicians.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken – Black/white on the cover - Irresistible by R.L. Mathewson - 9/9/25 ♥♥♥♥


4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day - Set in a famous city - Resonance Surge by Nalini Singh - 9/5/25 ♥♥♥♥

Set in Moscow, Russia

5. September 6 - World Beard Day - Romance genre where you would likely find a bearded character - When the Duke Found Love by Isabella Bradford - 9/13/25 ♥♥♥♥

Historical romance genre

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day - On your TBR list for more than 6 months - Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison - 9/17/25 ♥♥♥♥

Added 10/18/14

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day - Stand alone book The Unraveling of Julia by Lisa Scottoline - 9/18/25 ♥♥♥♥


8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages - Character who speaks another language - Winter Storms by Elin Hilderbrand - 9/7/25 ♥♥♥♥

Isabelle is French, and her parents come for her wedding—they don’t speak any English.

9. September 29 - World Heart Day - Character in sports field- Off Limits by Sawyer Bennett - 9/30/25 ♥♥♥♥

Emily’s and Nixon’s brothers play pro hockey, and the couple attends their games.

10. Reader's Choice - Any book - Before We Kiss by Susan Mallery - 9/2/25 ♥♥♥♥


******CHALLENGE COMPLETE 9/30/25*****

Finished on message 16. I could only manage 7 out of 10. I did enjoy it anyhow! Elaine.

Congrats Elaine on a speedy result! Glad it was enjoyable. 😊

Heather wrote: "2025 September Monthly Challenge
10/10 - COMPLETE!

✔ Happy September Birthday!
🎵 Read a book published in September.
Ladies in Hating, Alexandra Vasti - 7 Sept

✔ September Month-..."

Complete! Thanks for the fun challenge, Julie.

Heather wrote: "Heather wrote: "2025 September Monthly Challenge
10/10 - COMPLETE!

✔ Happy September Birthday!
🎵 Read a book published in September.
Ladies in Hating, Alexandra Vasti - 7 Sept

✔ ..."

Well done Heather! 🎉

Gelaskaca wrote: "September Romance Reading Challenge
or my Aimee Nicole Walker reading-fest ^_^

Read : 7/7

1. Happy September Birthday. Read a book published in September : Mr. Perfect (Sinister in Savannah #2) b..."

completed ..!! thanks julie, it’s nice to be able to complete a challenge for the first time in 2 years.. 😊

2025 September Monthly Challenge

10/10 DONE

1.🎵 published in September -Sep 15, 2024 Poison and Pudding Kat Bellemore 9/8
2.🎵 artistic character of any kind... MC illustrates children's books Next of Kin Sharon Sala 9/10
3.🎵 Fantasy The Witch's Inheritance Lyssa Lund 9/8
4. 🎵 set in a famous city London, England Burning Lamp Amanda Quick 9/2
5.🎵 romance Hibiscus Heights Jan Moran 9/7
6. 🎵 bookshop The Incident of the Book in the Nighttime Vicki Delany 9/9
7. 🎵 debut AND "new to me" author AND stand alone book Atlanta Fish Fry Anthony Aj Joiner 9/9
8. 🎵 translated into more than one language = Red Rising Pierce Brown 9/6
9.🎵 red on cover Robert Crais 9/4

10. 🎵 Reader's Choice The Inheritance Ilona An drews 9/9

Completed - thanks Julie!

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Congratulations Gelaskaca, Jonquil and Tammie!!

2025 September Monthly Challenge

10/10 Completed. Finish

1. Happy September Birthday!
🎵 Read a book with a primarily blue cover in honour of September's birthstone, the Sapphire.
Tiny Precious Secrets-Samantha Christy 9/11/25

2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month
🎵 Read a book with an artistic character of any kind...performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc.
Coast-Jessica Gadziala 9/07/25

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
🎵 Read a book with the colour black or white on the cover.
YOLO-Lani Lynn Vale 9/03/25

4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day
🎵 Read a book set in a famous city
(Los Angeles)
Dream Town-Lee Goldberg 9/03/25

5. September 6 - World Beard Day
🎵Read a Book with a beard on the cover
Little Jack-Lilly Atlas 9/04/25

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day
🎵Read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months.
Wild Man-Kristen Ashley 9/04/25

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
🎵Read a book from a "new to me" author.
Ava Hunter-Tame the Heart 9/19/25

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages
🎵 Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title,
Two Nights in Lisbon-Chris Pavone 9/15/25

9. September 29 - World Heart Day
🎵 Read a book with a setting in sports and fitness field.
The Roommate Mistake-Pippa Grant 9/06/25

10. Reader's Choice
🎵 Read any book of your choice.
When We Break-Kristen Proby 9/12/25

Well done Frankie. 😊

Oops I guess I forgot to sign up! I'm in though the month's half over!

1. Happy September Birthday! Winter in Paradise (blue cover)
2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month Rewitched (MC is a witch, that’s close to artistic!)
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken The Couple Next Door (black cover)
4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day Vengeance in Death (set in NYC)
5. September 6 - World Beard Day Troubles in Paradise (0 in pub date)
6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day The Roommate (book on cover)
7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day Something Wilder (standalone)
8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages The Infamous Heir (set in Europe)
9. September 29 - World Heart Day Same Time Next Year (sports MC)
10. Reader's Choice Crash Site

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2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month Rewitched (MC is a witch, that’s close to artistic!) ."

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Well, I don't feel bad for being late now. I guess I should jump in also. lol.

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9 of 10 started/finished

1. Happy September Birthday! Under a Greek Sky: Started
2. Classical Music Month It's a Love Story:
3. G. A. Aiken A Tale of Two Dragons: On Hold
4. Skyscraper Day The Grace Kelly Dress: Started
5. World Beard Day Once Upon a Time in Dollywood: Done
6. National Read A Book Day The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic: Finished
7. One Hit Wonder Day - Glamorous Notions: Started
8. European Day Of Languages The Amalfi Curse: FInished
9. World Heart Day: The Satisfaction Café: Finished
10. Reader's Choice - 107 Days: DONE

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01. Happy September Birthday! 🎂Read a book published in September, or read a book with a primarily blue cover in honour of September's birthstone, the Sapphire.
Here in My Heart by Anna Destefano 09/13/25
02. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month: 🎵Read a book with an artistic character of any kind...performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc.
Wait For Me by Sarah Mayberry 09/07/25
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken: 👩🏻‍💻Read a book written by Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken, or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book set in Long Island, or by an author who is from the West Coast. You can also read any book shelved as a Fantasy or Paranormal, published in 2004, or a book with a dog, or the colour black or white on the cover.
Rescuing Mattie by S.E. Smith 09/01/25
04. Skyscraper Day (September 3): 🌆Read a book set in a famous city, or with skyscrapers on the cover. You can also read a book which has been nominated or received an award or has a character that is an Engineer, Architect or works in construction.
Courting Miss Lancaster by Sarah M. Eden 09/10/25
05. World Beard Day (September 6): 🧔🏻‍♂️Read a Book with a beard on the cover, a romance genre where you would likely find a bearded character (eg. historical, age gap, mafia, suspense or small town romance) or a book with an 8 or 0 in the published date.
Say You're Mine by Iris Morland 09/12/25
06. National Read A Book Day (September 6): 📚Read a book about an author or publisher, book club, library or book shop, or has a book on the cover. You can also read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months.
My Beautiful Neighbor by Piper Rayne 09/18/25
07. National One-Hit Wonder Day (September 25): 🎸Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author. You can also read a stand alone book (ie. not part of a series).
Seeking Persephone by Sarah M. Eden 09/03/25
08. European Day Of Languages (September 26): 🏰Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title, You can also read a book with a character who speaks another language, or a book which is translated into more than one language.
The Taming of the Duke by Eloisa James 09/22/25
09. World Heart Day (September 29): 🫀Read a book with a character or setting in medical or sports and fitness field. You can also read a book with a heart or the colour red on the cover.
A Kiss, a Dance & a Diamond by Helen Lacey 09/26/25
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
Staying For Good by Catherine Bybee 09/27/25

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01. Happy September Birthday! 🎂Read a book published in September, or read a book with a primarily blue cover in ho..."

Well done Bookchaser!!

Finished just in time on message 17!

September Monthly Challenge
10/10 Completed

1. Happy September Birthday!
🎵Read a book with a primarily blue cover
Jumping The Shark: Matched with the Space Shark
Read on Sept 21st
Rating🦈🦈🦈

2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month
🎵 Read a book with an artistic character of any kind.
The Wiener Across the Way
Read on September 5th
Rating: 🎤🎤🎤🎤

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
🎵 You may also read a book by an author who is from the West Coast.
Whispers of You
Read on Sept 30
Rating: 🌲🌲🌲🌲

4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day
🎵 Read a book with a character that is an Engineer.
Under One Roof
Read on September 28
⚖️⚖️⚖️⚖️

5. September 6 -World Beard Day
🎵Read a Book with a beard on the cover.
Powerless
Read on September 2nd
🏒🏒🏒

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day
🎵Read a book about an author.
The Bangover
Read onSeptember 16th
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7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
🎵Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author.
One Touch
Read on September 19th
🔨🔨🔨 1/2

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages
🎵 Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country.
Not The One
Read on Sept 24
🐈🐈🐈

9. September 29 - World Heart Day
🎵 Read a book with a character or setting in sports field.
Awk-Weird
Read on Sept 27
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10. Reader's Choice
🎵 Read any book of your choice.
Honor and Claim
Read on Sept 12
💖💖💖

2025 September Monthly Challenge
Total 10/10

1. Happy September Birthday!
🎵 Read a book published in September,
Wolf Moon: A Gabriel Hawke Novel, 19 Sept 2025

2. September Month-Long Observance -
🎵 Read a book with an artistic character of any kind...performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc.
The Great Brownie Taste-off, 24 Sept 2025

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
🎵 You may also read a book with a dog
Small Town Shepherd, 16 Sept 2025

4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day
You can also read a has a character that is an Engineer, Architect or works in construction.
Advanced Physical Chemistry, 07 Sept 2025

5. September 6 - World Beard Day
🎵Read a Book with a beard on the cover,
Fourplay, 28 Sept 2025

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day
🎵Read a book about library or book shop,
The Cowboy's Curvy Librarian, 14 Sept 2025

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
🎵Read a book from "new to me" author. You can also read a stand alone book (ie. not part of a series).
Across a Windswept Isle, 05 Sept 2025

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages
🎵 Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title, You can also read a book with a character who speaks another language, or a book which is translated into more than one language.
Aegir's Daughter, 15 Sept 2025

9. September 29 - World Heart Day
🎵 Read a book with the colour red on the cover.
Thank You For Not Shifting, 22 Sept 2025

10. Reader's Choice
🎵 Read any book of your choice.
Highland Games, 13 Sept 2025

10 of 10 COMPLETE

1. Happy September Birthday! The Last Call Home (The Timberbridge Brothers, #5) by Claudia Burgoa 9/11/2025
🎵 Read a book published in September, or read a book with a primarily blue cover in honour of September's birthstone, the Sapphire.

2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music Month The Spite Date (Small Town Sisterhood, #1) by Pippa Grant 9/16/2025
🎵 Read a book with an artistic character of any kind…performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken The Entanglement of Rival Wizards (Magic and Romance, #1) by Sara Raasch 9/1/2025
🎵 You may also read a book set in Long Island, or by an author who is from the West Coast. You can also read any book shelved as a Fantasy or Paranormal, published in 2004, or a book with a dog, or the colour black or white on the cover.

4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day Just One More Time (The Sterling Family Book 6) by Carly Phillips 9/18/2025
🎵 Read a book set in a famous city, or with skyscrapers on the cover. You can also read a book which has been nominated or received an award or has a character that is an Engineer, Architect or works in construction.

5. September 6 - World Beard Day Rescuing Bryn (Delta Force Heroes, #6) by Susan Stoker 9/29/2025
🎵Read a Book with a beard on the cover, a romance genre where you would likely find a bearded character (eg. historical, age gap, mafia, suspense or small town romance) or a book with an 8 or 0 in the published date.

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day The Hookup Situation (Billionaire Situation, #5) by Lyra Parish 9/13/2025
🎵Read a book about an author or publisher, book club, library or book shop, or has a book on the cover. You can also read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months.

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day A Little Taste (Be Still #1) by Tia Louise 9/19/2025
🎵Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author. You can also read a stand alone book (ie. not part of a series).

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages Finding the One (River Rain, #7) by Kristen Ashley 9/17/2025
🎵 Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title, You can also read a book with a character who speaks another language, or a book which is translated into more than one language.

9. September 29 - World Heart Day The Hookup Situation (Billionaire Situation, #5) by Lyra Parish 9/13/2025
🎵 Read a book with a character or setting in medical or sports and fitness field. You can also read a book with a heart or the colour red on the cover.

10. Reader's Choice Wilde and Untamed (Wilde Security Worldwide #2) by Tonya Burrows 9/25/2025
🎵 Read any book of your choice.

10/10 Completed September 30

1. Happy September Birthday: The Rose & the Dagger by Renée Ahdieh September 15, 3 stars

2. September Month-Long Observance: Daughter of Smoke & Bone by Laini Taylor September 14, 4 stars

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken: Pack Challenge by Shelly Laurenston September 27, 4 stars

4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day: The Thousandth Floor by Katharine McGee September 24, 4 stars

5. September 6 - World Beard Day: Beard Science by Penny Reid September 19, 5 stars

6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day: Talk Bookish to Me by Kate Bromley September 30, 4 stars

7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day: Listen to Your Sister by Neena Viel September 13, 2 stars

8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages: Why Dukes Say I Do by Manda Collins September 15, 4 stars

9. September 29 - World Heart Day: The Au Pair Affair by Tessa Bailey September 30, 4 stars

10. Reader's Choice: The Color of Evil: Nineteen Spine-Tingling Tales by David G. Hartwell September 20, 2 stars

Congratulations to Amber, Grace, Jennifer, Ann (Noumena12) and Christine for completing the challenge!!

September Monthly Challenge

READ: 9/9

✔️1. Happy September Birthday!
🎵 Read a book published in September, or read a book with a primarily blue cover in honour of September's birthstone, the Sapphire.
The Body in the Fountain - Diana Xarissa 9/23


✔️3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken
🎵 Read a book written by Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken, or any author with her first or last name.
🎵 You may also read a book set in Long Island, or by an author who is from the West Coast. You can also read any book shelved as a Fantasy or Paranormal, published in 2004, or a book with a dog, or the colour black or white on the cover.
The Unseelie King - Heather Killough-Walden 9/13

✔️4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day
🎵 Read a book set in a famous city, or with skyscrapers on the cover. You can also read a book which has been nominated or received an award or has a character that is an Engineer, Architect or works in construction.
Gray Tidings - Hailey Edwards (New Orleans) 9/18

✔️5. September 6 - World Beard Day
🎵Read a Book with a beard on the cover, a romance genre where you would likely find a bearded character (eg. historical, age gap, mafia, suspense or small town romance) or a book with an 8 or 0 in the published date.
Carving Shadows into Gold - Brigid Kemmerer (pub Jan 28, 2025) 9/9

✔️6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day
🎵Read a book about an author or publisher, book club, library or book shop, or has a book on the cover. You can also read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months.
Of Books and Bagpipes - Paige Shelton (bookshop) 9/11

✔️7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
🎵Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author. You can also read a stand alone book (ie. not part of a series).
The Bone Maker - Sarah Beth Durst 9/20

✔️8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages
🎵 Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title, You can also read a book with a character who speaks another language, or a book which is translated into more than one language.
No Grater Crime - Maddie Day 9/5
(MCs father speaks Italian and English)

✔️9. September 29 - World Heart Day
🎵 Read a book with a character or setting in medical or sports and fitness field. You can also read a book with a heart or the colour red on the cover.
Aunt Bessie Assumes - Diana Xarissa 9/14


✔️10. Reader's Choice
🎵 Read any book of your choice.
The Desolations of Devil's Acre - Ransom Riggs 9/22

CHALLENGE COMPLETE