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November 2025 Monthly Challenge


1. Happy November Birthday! - Read a book published in November, or read a book with a Yellow cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz.

2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November Also known as Movember, No-Shave November is a month-long event that encourages men to not shave their face to raise awareness of men's health issues. The event aims to increase early detection and diagnosis of cancers that affect men, such as prostate and testicular cancer, as well as promote open conversations about mental health. No-Shave November was started in 2009 by the Hill family after the death of Matthew Hill from colon cancer in 2007.
**Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue...physical or mental. Or, you may read a book with a male cover model with facial hair.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Janet Evanovich: Read one book written by Janet Evanovich, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Janet Evanovich's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Fun Facts about Janet (Evanovich):
* Janet’s birthday is in April
* She is from New Jersey
* Favorite food is birthday cake
* Janet prefers green olives on a peanut butter and olive sandwich
You may also read a book published in April. You can also read any set in New Jersey, or has a food item on the cover. You may also read a book with a green cover.

4. November 1 - National Author's Day: Read a book by a new to you author, or a book by one of your favorite authors.

5. November 3 – Book Lover’s Day: Reread a book that you loved, or a book that was recommended to you by another book lover

6. November 8 – Pumpkin Destruction Day: Read a book with orange on the cover, or read a book with a title or author's first or last name that starts with a letter in ‘PUMPKIN’

7. November 18 – Apple Cider Day: Read a book with red on cover, tagged fantasy, or with something round on the cover

8. November 20 – Beautiful Day: Read a book that you think has a beautiful cover (your interpretation) or a book that has a 2 in the page count or publication date.

9. November 29 – Small Business Saturday: Read a book tagged office romance, or starts with an S, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with an S

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; you may update your original challenge as or go or repost if you choose.

Happy Reading!!

Suggestions/Questions:


Please ask any questions about this challenge in this thread.
I will answer them as they come up and transfer the question and answer to this message to hopefully help everyone.

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1. Happy November Birthday! - Read a book published in November, or read a book with a Yellow cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz.

2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November
**Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue...physical or mental. Or, you may read a book with a male cover model with facial hair.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Janet Evanovich: Read one book written by Janet Evanovich, or any author with her first or last name.

**You may also read a book published in April. You can also read any set in New Jersey, or has a food item on the cover. You may also read a book with a green cover.

4. November 1 - National Author's Day: Read a book by a new-to-you author, or a book by one of your favorite authors.

5. November 3 – Book Lover’s Day: Reread a book that you loved, or a book that was recommended to you by another book lover

6. November 8 – Pumpkin Destruction Day: Read a book with orange on the cover, or read a book with a title or author's first or last name that starts with a letter in ‘PUMPKIN’

7. November 18 – Apple Cider Day: Read a book with red on cover, tagged fantasy, or with something round on the cover

8. November 20 – Beautiful Day: Read a book that you think has a beautiful cover (your interpretation) or a book that has a 2 in the page count or publication date.

9. November 29 – Small Business Saturday: Read a book tagged office romance, or starts with an S, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with an S

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

📚🍎🦃November 2025 Monthly Challenge🦃🍎📚



3/10 Completed


01. Happy November Birthday!: 🎂Read a book published in November, or read a book with a Yellow cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz.
A Forever Home by Annie Rains 11/01/25
02. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November: 🧔🏻‍♂️Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue...physical or mental. Or, you may read a book with a male cover model with facial hair.
Persuading the Dragon by Jessie Donovan 11/07/25
03. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) ~ Janet Evanovich: 👩🏻‍💻Read one book written by Janet Evanovich, or any author with her first or last name.
You may also read a book published in April. You can also read any set in New Jersey, or has a food item on the cover. You may also read a book with a green cover.
To the Nines by Janet Evanovich
OR
The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie by Rachel Linden
OR
Starting Over in Maple Bay by Brittney Joy
04. National Author’s Day (November 1): 👩🏻‍💻Read a book by a new to you author, or a book by one of your favorite authors.
Starting Over in Sedona by Lynne M. Spreen (AZ)
OR
The Summer He Came Home by Juliana Stone (MI)
OR
The Cowboy's Little Surprise by Barbara White Daille (NM)
OR
Say You'll Stay by Corinne Michaels (TN)
OR
When You're Ready by J.L. Berg VA
05. Book Lover’s Day (November 3): 📚Reread a book that you loved, or a book that was recommended to you by another book lover.
Warprize by Elizabeth Vaughan
OR
Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
06. Pumpkin Destruction Day (November 8): 🎃Read a book with orange on the cover, or read a book with a title or author's first or last name that starts with a letter in ‘PUMPKIN’.
Mr. Broody by Piper Rayne
OR
It Started with a Puppy by Christy Jeffries
OR
Never Been Kissed by Molly O’Keefe (AR)
07. Apple Cider Day (November 18): 🍎Read a book with red on cover, tagged fantasy, or with something round on the cover.
Stray Cat by Jennifer Ashley 11/02/25
08. Beautiful Day (November 20): 🌈Read a book that you think has a beautiful cover (your interpretation) or a book that has a 2 in the page count or publication date.
Coming Home to Seashell Harbor by Miranda Liasson
OR
When the Stars Come Out by Laura Trentham (MS)
OR
Bad Boys in Kilts by Donna Kauffman
OR
It Started with a Puppy by Christy Jeffries
09. Small Business Saturday (November 29): 🧾Read a book tagged office romance, or starts with an S, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with an S.
Starting Over in Sedona by Lynne M. Spreen (AZ)
OR
The Inn at Eagle Point by Sherryl Woods (MD)
OR
The Summer He Came Home by Juliana Stone (MI)
OR
Set the Night on Fire by Laura Trentham
OR
Say You'll Stay by Corinne Michaels (TN)
10. Reader's Choice: 📚Read any book of your choice.
The Door Ajar by Joan Overfield
OR
The Christmas Visit by Margaret Moore
OR
The Devil Wears Kilts by Suzanne Enoch
OR
Now She's Back by Anna Adams (TN)
OR
Pushin' Up Daisies by Carolyn Brown (AR)
OR
Starting Over in Sedona by Lynne M. Spreen (AZ)
OR
Christmas on Reindeer Road by Debbie Mason
OR
The Best Gift by Wendy Markham
OR
Say You'll Stay by Corinne Michaels (TN)
OR
Warleader by Susan Grant
OR
Stay With You by Melanie Shawn
OR
Welcoming the Bad Boy by Annie Rains
OR
A Brand New Ending by Jennifer Probst




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1. Happy November Birthday! - Read a book published in November, or read a book with a Yellow cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz.

2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November Also known as Movember, No-Shave November is a month-long event that encourages men to not shave their face to raise awareness of men's health issues. The event aims to increase early detection and diagnosis of cancers that affect men, such as prostate and testicular cancer, as well as promote open conversations about mental health. No-Shave November was started in 2009 by the Hill family after the death of Matthew Hill from colon cancer in 2007.
**Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue...physical or mental. Or, you may read a book with a male cover model with facial hair.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Janet Evanovich: Read one book written by Janet Evanovich, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Janet Evanovich's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Fun Facts about Janet (Evanovich):
* Janet’s birthday is in April
* She is from New Jersey
* Favorite food is birthday cake
* Janet prefers green olives on a peanut butter and olive sandwich
You may also read a book published in April. You can also read any set in New Jersey, or has a food item on the cover. You may also read a book with a green cover.

4. November 1 - National Author's Day: Read a book by a new to you author, or a book by one of your favorite authors.

5. November 3 – Book Lover’s Day: Reread a book that you loved, or a book that was recommended to you by another book lover

6. November 8 – Pumpkin Destruction Day: Read a book with orange on the cover, or read a book with a title or author's first or last name that starts with a letter in ‘PUMPKIN’

7. November 18 – Apple Cider Day: Read a book with red on cover, tagged fantasy, or with something round on the cover

8. November 20 – Beautiful Day: Read a book that you think has a beautiful cover (your interpretation) or a book that has a 2 in the page count or publication date.

9. November 29 – Small Business Saturday: Read a book tagged office romance, or starts with an S, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with an S

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

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✔ Happy November Birthday! - Read a book published in November.
Summit’s Edge, Sara Driscoll - 1 November

2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November Also known as Movember, No-Shave November is a month-long event that encourages men to not shave their face to raise awareness of men's health issues. The event aims to increase early detection and diagnosis of cancers that affect men, such as prostate and testicular cancer, as well as promote open conversations about mental health. No-Shave November was started in 2009 by the Hill family after the death of Matthew Hill from colon cancer in 2007.
**Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue...physical or mental. Or, you may read a book with a male cover model with facial hair.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Janet Evanovich: Read one book written by Janet Evanovich, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Janet Evanovich's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Fun Facts about Janet (Evanovich):
* Janet’s birthday is in April
* She is from New Jersey
* Favorite food is birthday cake
* Janet prefers green olives on a peanut butter and olive sandwich
You may also read a book published in April. You can also read any set in New Jersey, or has a food item on the cover. You may also read a book with a green cover.

✔ November 1 - National Author's Day: Read a book by a new to you author
Under the Stars, Beatriz Williams - 2 Nov

5. November 3 – Book Lover’s Day: Reread a book that you loved, or a book that was recommended to you by another book lover

✔ November 8 – Pumpkin Destruction Day: Read a book with a title or author's first or last name that starts with a letter in ‘PUMPKIN’
Homemaker, Ruthie Knox - 4 Nov

7. November 18 – Apple Cider Day: Read a book with red on cover, tagged fantasy, or with something round on the cover

✔ November 20 – Beautiful Day: Read a book that you think has a beautiful cover.
Memories of the Lost, Barbara O'Neal - 5 Nov

9. November 29 – Small Business Saturday: Read a book tagged office romance, or starts with an S, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with an S

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

November 2025 Monthly Challenge

05/10 Completed

1. Happy November Birthday! -
Read a book published in November
Crank-Adriana Locke 11/06/25

2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November Also known as Movember
**Read a book with a male cover model with facial hair.
Hey, Daddy-Lani Lynn Vale 11/01/25

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Janet Evanovich:
Read one book written by Janet Evanovich
Janet Evanovich-Sizzling Sixteen 11/03/25

4. November 1 - National Author's Day:
Read a book by a new to you author
Amy Rafferty-The Lighthouse on Plum Island

5. November 3 – Book Lover’s Day:
Reread a book that you loved
Reminders of Him-Colleen Hoover

6. November 8 – Pumpkin Destruction Day:
Read a book with a title or author's first or last name that starts with a letter in ‘PUMPKIN’
Laura Pavlov-Crazy in Love 11/03/25

7. November 18 – Apple Cider Day:
Read a book tagged fantasy
Summoned to Thirteenth Grave-Darynda Jones

8. November 20 – Beautiful Day:
Read a book that you think has a beautiful cover (your interpretation)
Secret Haven-Catherine Cowles

9. November 29 – Small Business Saturday:
Read a book tagged office romance
Brave Enough-Kelly Elliott

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice.
Love...It's Messy-Jeannine Colette 11/04/25

🙋🏻‍♀️ In for the usual! 📚

November Monthly Challenge

1) Yellow cover: The Book With The Yellow Cover: John Moncure Wetterau 3☆
2) Male cover model/facial hair: Blade's Runaway Bride: Zoe Rose 5☆
3) Green cover: Marked by the Wild Orc: Michele Mills 5☆
4) Favourite author book: Declan: Carole Mortimer 5☆
5) Re-read a book you love: King of the Weld: Zoey Rose 5☆
6) Orange cover: Fired Up By the Mountain Man: Abby Jensen 5☆
7) Red on cover: Christmas Next Door: Adriana French 4☆
8) Beautiful cover: Lady Elizabeth's Winter Stranger: Anna Campbell 5☆
9) Starts with an S: Steamy Protective Firefighter: Ivy Noir 5☆
10) Reader's Choice: You. Me. Bed. Now: Olivia T. Turner 5☆

🍁🍁 November 2025 Monthly Challenge 🍁🍁
Duration: November 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025

Completed: 7/10

1. Happy November Birthday!
🍁 Read a book published in November
The Summer of Us by Lily Morton First published November 22, 2016 - ✅ 4⭐️ read November 5, 2025


2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November
🍁 Read a book with a male cover model with facial hair.
Bending the Rules by Brigham Vaughn - ✅ 4⭐️ read November 1, 2025


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Janet Evanovich
Read a book published in April
Changing the Rules - Brigham Vaughn First published April 28, 2022
Bromantic Puckboy - Eden Finley First published April 18, 2024
Bring Me Home - Annabeth Albert First published April 27, 2023

4. November 1 - National Author's Day
🍁 Read a book by one of your favorite authors.
The Bucket List by R.J. Scott - ✅ 5⭐️ read November 8, 2025


5. November 3 – Book Lover’s Day
🍁 Reread a book that you loved
Imago by N.R. Walker - ✅ 5⭐️ read November 3, 2025


6. November 8 – Pumpkin Destruction Day
Read a book with a title or author's first or last name that starts with a letter in ‘PUMPKIN’
Poetry on Ice - Jesse Reign
Pretty Mess - Lily Morton
Paternity Puzzle - Aimee Nicole Walker

7. November 18 – Apple Cider Day
Read a book with red on cover, tagged fantasy, or with something round on the cover
The Heart’s Blood Arrow / Sunken Mall KD Edwards (MPG Fantasy)

8. November 20 – Beautiful Day
🍁 Read a book that has a 2 in the page count or publication date.
Game Plan (Vancouver Orcas, #1) by Amy Aislin 294 pages - ✅ 3.5⭐️ read November 2, 2025


9. November 29 – Small Business Saturday
🍁 Read a book by an author whose first or last name begins with an S
Clueless Puckboy by Saxon James - ✅ 4⭐️ read November 2, 2025


10. Reader's Choice
🍁 Read any book of your choice
The Husband Hoax by Saxon James - ✅ 4.5⭐️ read November 4, 2025

1. Happy November Birthday! - Read a book published in November, or read a book with a Yellow cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz. Merry Little Christmas: An M/X Age Play Novella by Cassidy Lane read 02/11/ 5* published 01/11/2025

2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November
**Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue...physical or mental. Or, you may read a book with a male cover model with facial hair. Gator by Jacki James read 06/11 5*

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Janet Evanovich: Read one book written by Janet Evanovich, or any author with her first or last name.
**You may also read a book published in April. You can also read any set in New Jersey, or has a food item on the cover. You may also read a book with a green cover.

4. November 1 - National Author's Day: Read a book by a new-to-you author, or a book by one of your favorite authors. Unboundby Argentina Ryder read 04/11 4* New to me author

5. November 3 – Book Lover’s Day: Reread a book that you loved, or a book that was recommended to you by another book lover Micah by Louisa Masters read 03/11 5*

6. November 8 – Pumpkin Destruction Day: Read a book with orange on the cover, or read a book with a title or author's first or last name that starts with a letter in ‘PUMPKIN’ Come Back To Me by Ashlynn Mills read 01/11 5*

7. November 18 – Apple Cider Day: Read a book with red on cover, tagged fantasy, or with something round on the cover Zachary by Louisa Masters read 06/11 5*

8. November 20 – Beautiful Day: Read a book that you think has a beautiful cover (your interpretation) or a book that has a 2 in the page count or publication date. Finding Home in Comfort by Kerry Kilpatrick read 01/11 published 24/10/2025

9. November 29 – Small Business Saturday: Read a book tagged office romance, or starts with an S, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with an S

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choice. Unbroken: MM Hurt/Comfort, Forced Proximity Romance by Argentina Ryder read 05/11 5*

🍁 November 2025 Monthly Challenge 🍁
Completed: 2/10

1. Happy November Birthday!
Read a book published in November, or read a book with a Yellow cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz.

🍁 2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November
Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue...physical or mental. Or, you may read a book with a male cover model with facial hair.
Court of Blood and Bindings (3 Nov)


3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Janet Evanovich
Read one book written by Janet Evanovich, or any author with her first or last name.
**You may also read a book published in April. You can also read any set in New Jersey, or has a food item on the cover. You may also read a book with a green cover.

4. November 1 - National Author's Day
Read a book by a new-to-you author, or a book by one of your favorite authors.

5. November 3 – Book Lover’s Day
Reread a book that you loved, or a book that was recommended to you by another book lover

6. November 8 – Pumpkin Destruction Day
Read a book with orange on the cover, or read a book with a title or author's first or last name that starts with a letter in ‘PUMPKIN’

7. November 18 – Apple Cider Day
Read a book with red on cover, tagged fantasy, or with something round on the cover

🍁 8. November 20 – Beautiful Day
Read a book that you think has a beautiful cover (your interpretation) or a book that has a 2 in the page count or publication date.
Come for Me (3 Nov)


9. November 29 – Small Business Saturday
Read a book tagged office romance, or starts with an S, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with an S

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

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1. Happy November Birthday! - Read a book published in November, or read a book with a Yellow cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz.

2. November Month-Long Observance
Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue...physical or mental - Chet
Christmas Presents, Lisa Unger | 11/4

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Janet Evanovich: Read one book written by Janet Evanovich, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Janet Evanovich's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Fun Facts about Janet (Evanovich):
* Janet’s birthday is in April
* She is from New Jersey
* Favorite food is birthday cake
* Janet prefers green olives on a peanut butter and olive sandwich
You may also read a book published in April. You can also read any set in New Jersey, or has a food item on the cover. You may also read a book with a green cover.

4. November 1 - National Author's Day: Read a book by a new to you author, or a book by one of your favorite authors.

5. November 3 – Book Lover’s Day: Reread a book that you loved
Fatal Invasion, Marie Force | 11/5

6. November 8 – Pumpkin Destruction Day: Read a book with orange on the cover, or read a book with a title or author's first or last name that starts with a letter in ‘PUMPKIN’
The Intruder, Freida McFadden | 11/3

7. November 18 – Apple Cider Day: Read a book with red on cover, tagged fantasy, or with something round on the cover

8. November 20 – Beautiful Day: Read a book that you think has a beautiful cover (your interpretation) or a book that has a 2 in the page count or publication date.

9. November 29 – Small Business Saturday: Read a book tagged office romance, or starts with an S, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with an S
Someone Like You, Marie Force | 11/1

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

NOVEMBER 2025 MONTHLY CHALLENGE

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1. Happy November Birthday!

2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Janet Evanovich

4. November 1 - National Author's Day

5. November 3 - Book Lover's Day

6. November 8 - Pumpkin Destruction Day

7. November 18 - Apple Cider Day

8. November 20 - Beautiful Day

9. November 29 - Small Business Saturday

10. Reader's Choice

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1. Happy November Birthday!
The Seven Rings (nov)
The Rules of Magic (yellow)

2. November Month-Long Observance -
Rescued by the Mountain Man (beard)

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Janet Evanovich
Boss Witch (April)

4. November 1 - National Author's Day
Sweet Evil (new)

5. November 3 – Book Lover’s Day:
Winter in Paradise (rec)
At the Stroke of Midnight (reread)

6. November 8 – Pumpkin Destruction Day
A Madness of Sunshine (orange)

7. November 18 – Apple Cider Day (red)
The Holiday Hookup List

8. November 20 – Beautiful Day
Glamorous Notions (beautiful)
Getting Schooled (2)

9. November 29 – Small Business Saturday
Not in Love (business)
The Happiness Plan by Susan Mallery (S)

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

November 2025 Monthly Challenge

Completed: 7/10

1. Happy November Birthday! - Published in November:
Until Hanna - NOV 6 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November - male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue
Rescued and Ruined - NOV 3 ⭐⭐⭐

3. Featured Author Challenge -
**You may also read a book published in April. You can also read any set in New Jersey, or has a food item on the cover. You may also read a book with a green cover.

4. November 1 - National Author's Day - a favorite author
Ravenheart - NOV 7 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

5. November 3 – Book Lover’s Day
Reread a book that you loved, or a book that was recommended to you by another book lover

6. November 8 – Pumpkin Destruction Day
Read a book with orange on the cover, or read a book with a title or author's first or last name that starts with a letter in ‘PUMPKIN’

7. November 18 – Apple Cider Day - tagged fantasy
Shards of Frost - NOV 2 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

8. November 20 – Beautiful Day - 2 in the page count
Wild - NOV 1 ⭐⭐⭐⭐

9. November 29 – Small Business Saturday - tagged office romance
Flirting with the Playboy - NOV 4 ⭐⭐⭐

10. Reader's Choice
Novak Grizzly - NOV 4 ⭐⭐⭐⭐


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

Completed: 8/10

1. Happy November Birthday!
Read a book published in November, or read a book with a Yellow cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz.

2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November
**Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue...physical or mental. Or, you may read a book with a male cover model with facial hair. The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife - Anna Johnston 11/3/25

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Janet Evanovich
Read one book written by Janet Evanovich, or any author with her first or last name.
**You may also read a book published in April. You can also read any set in New Jersey, or has a food item on the cover. You may also read a book with a green cover. Hardcore Twenty-Four - Janet Evanovich 11/5/25

4. November 1 - National Author's Day
Read a book by a new-to-you author, or a book by one of your favorite authors. Dead Air - Jon Schafer 11/2/25

5. November 3 – Book Lover’s Day
Reread a book that you loved, or a book that was recommended to you by another book lover

6. November 8 – Pumpkin Destruction Day
Read a book with orange on the cover, or read a book with a title or author's first or last name that starts with a letter in ‘PUMPKIN’ Time Bomb - Jonathan Kellerman 11/2/25

7. November 18 – Apple Cider Day
Read a book with red on cover, tagged fantasy, or with something round on the cover The Crimson Throne - Sara Raasch 11/1/25

8. November 20 – Beautiful Day
Read a book that you think has a beautiful cover (your interpretation) or a book that has a 2 in the page count or publication date. Dead Calm - Jon Schafer 11/2/25 (Published on February 10, 2013)

9. November 29 – Small Business Saturday
Read a book tagged office romance, or starts with an S, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with an S Rules Of Prey - John Sandford 11/1/25

10. Reader's Choice
Read any book of your choice. Body of Evidence - Patricia Cornwell 11/5/25

November challenges -

1. Happy November Birthday! Read a book published in November, or read a book with a Yellow cover:

2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November. Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue or you may read a book with a male cover model with facial hair:

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Janet Evanovich. Read one book written by Janet Evanovich, or any author with her first or last name. You may also read a book published in April. You can also read any set in New Jersey or has a food item on the cover. You may also read a book with a green cover:

4. November 1 - National Author's Day. Read a book by a new to you author, or a book by one of your favourite authors:

5. November 3 – Book Lover’s Day. Reread a book that you loved, or a book that was recommended to you:

6. November 8 – Pumpkin Destruction Day. Read a book with orange on the cover, or read a book with a title or author's first or last name that starts with a letter in ‘PUMPKIN’:

7. November 18 – Apple Cider Day. Read a book with red on the cover, tagged fantasy, or with something round on the cover:

8. November 20 – Beautiful Day. Read a book that you think has a beautiful cover:

9. November 29 – Small Business Saturday. Read a book tagged office romance, or starts with an S, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with an S:

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

November 2025 Monthly Challenge

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1. published in November, or Yellow cover

2. male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue...physical or mental.
Or male cover model with facial hair

3. published in April. OR set in New Jersey, OR food on cover. OR green cover.

4. new to me author, OR by one of my favorite authors.

5 book that was recommended to me

6. orange on cover, OR title or author's first or last name that starts with a letter in ‘PUMPKIN’

7. red on cover, tagged fantasy, or with something round on the cover

8. beautiful cover OR 2 in the page count or publication date.

9. title starts with S

10. Reader's Choice:

November 2025 Monthly Challenge
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1. Happy November Birthday! - Read a book published in November, or read a book with a Yellow cover

2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November
**Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue...physical or mental. Or, you may read a book with a male cover model with facial hair.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Janet Evanovich: Read one book written by Janet Evanovich, or any author with her first or last name.

You may also read a book published in April. You can also read any set in New Jersey, or has a food item on the cover. You may also read a book with a green cover.

4. November 1 - National Author's Day: Read a book by a new to you author, or a book by one of your favorite authors.

5. November 3 – Book Lover’s Day: Reread a book that you loved, or a book that was recommended to you by another book lover

6. November 8 – Pumpkin Destruction Day: Read a book with orange on the cover, or read a book with a title or author's first or last name that starts with a letter in ‘PUMPKIN’

7. November 18 – Apple Cider Day: Read a book with red on cover, tagged fantasy, or with something round on the cover

8. November 20 – Beautiful Day: Read a book that you think has a beautiful cover (your interpretation) or a book that has a 2 in the page count or publication date.

9. November 29 – Small Business Saturday: Read a book tagged office romance, or starts with an S, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with an S

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

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November 2025 Challenge
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1. Happy November Birthday! - Read a book published in November, or read a book with a Yellow cover

2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November
**Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue...physical or mental. Or, you may read a book with a male cover model with facial hair.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Janet Evanovich: Read one book written by Janet Evanovich, or any author with her first or last name.

You may also read a book published in April. You can also read any set in New Jersey, or has a food item on the cover. You may also read a book with a green cover.

4. November 1 - National Author's Day: Read a book by a new to you author, or a book by one of your favorite authors.

5. November 3 – Book Lover’s Day: Reread a book that you loved, or a book that was recommended to you by another book lover

6. November 8 – Pumpkin Destruction Day: Read a book with orange on the cover, or read a book with a title or author's first or last name that starts with a letter in ‘PUMPKIN’

7. November 18 – Apple Cider Day: Read a book with red on cover, tagged fantasy, or with something round on the cover

8. November 20 – Beautiful Day: Read a book that you think has a beautiful cover (your interpretation) or a book that has a 2 in the page count or publication date.

9. November 29 – Small Business Saturday: Read a book tagged office romance, or starts with an S, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with an S

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

November Monthly Challenge
November 2025

My Monthly Challenge (msg 22)

Books Read ❱❱



1. Happy November Birthday!
🔺Read a book published in November
🔺Forsaken Duty

☑️2. November Month-Long Observance – No-Shave November
🔺Read a book with a male cover model with facial hair
🔺Sweet Abandon ❱❱ 11.03 ★★★

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) – Janet Evanovich
🔺Read a book with a green cover
🔺Takedown

4. November 1 – National Author's Day
🔺Read a book by one of your favorite authors
🔺Beyond Ruin

5. November 3 – Book Lover’s Day
🔺Reread a book recommended to you by another book lover
🔺Sounds Like Love

6. November 8 – Pumpkin Destruction Day
🔺Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in ‘PUMPKIN’
🔺Undead and Unworthy

7. November 18 – Apple Cider Day
🔺Read a book tagged fantasy
🔺The Kraken's Sacrifice

8. November 20 – Beautiful Day
🔺Read a book that has a 2 in the page count
🔺You'll Find It All Still Here

9. November 29 – Small Business Saturday
🔺Read a book that starts with an S
🔺State of Shock

10. Reader's Choice
🔺Read any book of your choice
🔺Queen of Dreams

I'm in for six this month.

November Monthly Challenge

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1. Happy November Birthday! - Read a book published in November, or read a book with a Yellow cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz.

2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November Also known as Movember, No-Shave November is a month-long event that encourages men to not shave their face to raise awareness of men's health issues. The event aims to increase early detection and diagnosis of cancers that affect men, such as prostate and testicular cancer, as well as promote open conversations about mental health. No-Shave November was started in 2009 by the Hill family after the death of Matthew Hill from colon cancer in 2007.
**Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue...physical or mental. Or, you may read a book with a male cover model with facial hair.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Janet Evanovich: Read one book written by Janet Evanovich, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Janet Evanovich's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Fun Facts about Janet (Evanovich):
* Janet’s birthday is in April
* She is from New Jersey
* Favorite food is birthday cake
* Janet prefers green olives on a peanut butter and olive sandwich
You may also read a book published in April. You can also read any set in New Jersey, or has a food item on the cover. You may also read a book with a green cover.

4. November 1 - National Author's Day: Read a book by a new to you author, or a book by one of your favorite authors.

5. November 3 – Book Lover’s Day: Reread a book that you loved, or a book that was recommended to you by another book lover

6. November 8 – Pumpkin Destruction Day: Read a book with orange on the cover, or read a book with a title or author's first or last name that starts with a letter in ‘PUMPKIN’

7. November 18 – Apple Cider Day: Read a book with red on cover, tagged fantasy, or with something round on the cover

8. November 20 – Beautiful Day: Read a book that you think has a beautiful cover (your interpretation) or a book that has a 2 in the page count or publication date.

9. November 29 – Small Business Saturday: Read a book tagged office romance, or starts with an S, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with an S

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

🍁 November 2025 Monthly Challenge 🍁

1. Happy November Birthday!
Read a book published in November, or read a book with a Yellow cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz.

2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November
**Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue...physical or mental. Or, you may read a book with a male cover model with facial hair.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Janet Evanovich
Read one book written by Janet Evanovich, or any author with her first or last name.
**You may also read a book published in April. You can also read any set in New Jersey, or has a food item on the cover. You may also read a book with a green cover.

4. November 1 - National Author's Day
Read a book by a new-to-you author, or a book by one of your favorite authors.



5. November 3 – Book Lover’s Day
Reread a book that you loved, or a book that was recommended to you by another book lover

6. November 8 – Pumpkin Destruction Day
Read a book with orange on the cover, or read a book with a title or author's first or last name that starts with a letter in ‘PUMPKIN’

7. November 18 – Apple Cider Day
Read a book with red on cover, tagged fantasy, or with something round on the cover

8. November 20 – Beautiful Day
Read a book that you think has a beautiful cover (your interpretation) or a book that has a 2 in the page count or publication date.

9. November 29 – Small Business Saturday
Read a book tagged office romance, or starts with an S, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with an S

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

November 2025 Monthly Challenge

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1. Happy November Birthday! -
🦃Read a book published in November, or
🦃read a book with a Yellow cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz.

2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November Also known as Movember, No-Shave November is a month-long event that encourages men to not shave their face to raise awareness of men's health issues. The event aims to increase early detection and diagnosis of cancers that affect men, such as prostate and testicular cancer, as well as promote open conversations about mental health. No-Shave November was started in 2009 by the Hill family after the death of Matthew Hill from colon cancer in 2007.
🦃Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue...physical or mental. Or,
🦃you may read a book with a male cover model with facial hair.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Janet Evanovich:
🦃Read one book written by Janet Evanovich, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Janet Evanovich's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Fun Facts about Janet (Evanovich):
* Janet’s birthday is in April
* She is from New Jersey
* Favorite food is birthday cake
* Janet prefers green olives on a peanut butter and olive sandwich
🦃You may also read a book published in April.
🦃You can also read any book set in New Jersey, or
🦃has a food item on the cover.
🦃You may also read a book with a green cover.

4. November 1 - National Author's Day:
🦃Read a book by a new to you author, or
🦃a book by one of your favorite authors.

5. November 3 – Book Lover’s Day:
🦃Reread a book that you loved, or
🦃A book that was recommended to you by another book lover

6. November 8 – Pumpkin Destruction Day:
🦃Read a book with orange on the cover, or
🦃read a book with a title or author's first or last name that starts with a letter in ‘PUMPKIN’
Duty Compromised - Dominic Pierce (Calamitte Jane Pub - Nov 2025) (author) - Nov 5

7. November 18 – Apple Cider Day:
🦃Read a book with red on cover, tagged fantasy, or
🦃with something round on the cover

8. November 20 – Beautiful Day:
🦃Read a book that you think has a beautiful cover (your interpretation) or
🦃a book that has a 2 in the page count or publication date.

9. November 29 – Small Business Saturday:
🦃Read a book tagged office romance, or
🦃starts with an S, or
🦃a book by an author whose first or last name begins with an S

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


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November 2025 Monthly Challenge
Duration: Nov 1 - 30, 2025
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1. Happy November Birthday! - Read a book published in November, or read a book with a Yellow cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz.

2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November Also known as Movember, No-Shave November is a month-long event that encourages men to not shave their face to raise awareness of men's health issues. The event aims to increase early detection and diagnosis of cancers that affect men, such as prostate and testicular cancer, as well as promote open conversations about mental health. No-Shave November was started in 2009 by the Hill family after the death of Matthew Hill from colon cancer in 2007.
**Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue...physical or mental. Or, you may read a book with a male cover model with facial hair.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Janet Evanovich: Read one book written by Janet Evanovich, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Janet Evanovich's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Fun Facts about Janet (Evanovich):
* Janet’s birthday is in April
* She is from New Jersey
* Favorite food is birthday cake
* Janet prefers green olives on a peanut butter and olive sandwich
You may also read a book published in April. You can also read any set in New Jersey, or has a food item on the cover. You may also read a book with a green cover.

4. November 1 - National Author's Day: Read a book by a new to you author, or a book by one of your favorite authors.

5. November 3 – Book Lover’s Day: Reread a book that you loved, or a book that was recommended to you by another book lover

6. November 8 – Pumpkin Destruction Day: Read a book with orange on the cover, or read a book with a title or author's first or last name that starts with a letter in ‘PUMPKIN’

7. November 18 – Apple Cider Day: Read a book with red on cover, tagged fantasy, or with something round on the cover

8. November 20 – Beautiful Day: Read a book that you think has a beautiful cover (your interpretation) or a book that has a 2 in the page count or publication date.

9. November 29 – Small Business Saturday: Read a book tagged office romance, or starts with an S, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with an S

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

2025 November Monthly Challenge
1 November to 30 November, 2025

Read:

1. Happy November Birthday! - Conqueror by Anna Hackett

2. Movember Month Unexplored by Anna Hackett

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Janet Evanovich: Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich

4. November 1 - National Author's Day: The Art of Avoiding Your Werewolf by Lola Glass

5. November 3 – Book Lover’s Day: I Love How You Love Me by Bella Andre

6. November 8 – Pumpkin Destruction Day: Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward

7. November 18 – Apple Cider Day: Daughter of No Worlds by Carissa Broadbent

8. November 20 – Beautiful Day: From Here to You by Jamie McGuire

9. November 29 – Small Business Saturday: The Billionaire Next Door by Jessica Lemmon

10. Reader's Choice: Evander by Hazel Hunter

I'm in for 4 this month!

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1. Happy November Birthday! Shell Games (Nov pub)
2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November Forever Your Rogue (male with facial hair on cover)
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Janet Evanovich: The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic (food item on cover)
4. November 1 - National Author's Day: Whiteout (New author)
5. November 3 – Book Lover’s Day: Rebel Witch (Series recommended to me)
6. November 8 – Pumpkin Destruction Day: Morbidly Yours (M from Pumpkin)
7. November 18 – Apple Cider Day: The Infamous Heir (pecs are round, right?)
8. November 20 – Beautiful Day: The Summer of Chasing Dreams (beautiful cover!)
9. November 29 – Small Business Saturday: The Ladies Rewrite the Rules (Author begins with S)
10. Reader's Choice: The Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club

Books:

As always, I'll try for all 10 and get as many done as I can:

2025 November Monthly Challenge
Timeframe: 11/1/25 to 11/30/25
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1. Happy November Birthday! - Read a book published in November, or read a book with a Yellow cover in honor of November's birthstone, the Topaz.

2. November Month-Long Observance - No-Shave November Also known as Movember, No-Shave November is a month-long event that encourages men to not shave their face to raise awareness of men's health issues. The event aims to increase early detection and diagnosis of cancers that affect men, such as prostate and testicular cancer, as well as promote open conversations about mental health. No-Shave November was started in 2009 by the Hill family after the death of Matthew Hill from colon cancer in 2007.
**Read a book that includes a male character who is dealing with some sort of health issue...physical or mental. Or, you may read a book with a male cover model with facial hair.

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Janet Evanovich: Read one book written by Janet Evanovich, or any author with her first or last name.
Link to Janet Evanovich's backlist - https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Fun Facts about Janet (Evanovich):
* Janet’s birthday is in April
* She is from New Jersey
* Favorite food is birthday cake
* Janet prefers green olives on a peanut butter and olive sandwich
You may also read a book published in April. You can also read any set in New Jersey, or has a food item on the cover. You may also read a book with a green cover.

4. November 1 - National Author's Day: Read a book by a new to you author, or a book by one of your favorite authors.

5. November 3 – Book Lover’s Day: Reread a book that you loved, or a book that was recommended to you by another book lover

6. November 8 – Pumpkin Destruction Day: Read a book with orange on the cover, or read a book with a title or author's first or last name that starts with a letter in ‘PUMPKIN’

7. November 18 – Apple Cider Day: Read a book with red on cover, tagged fantasy, or with something round on the cover

8. November 20 – Beautiful Day: Read a book that you think has a beautiful cover (your interpretation) or a book that has a 2 in the page count or publication date.

9. November 29 – Small Business Saturday: Read a book tagged office romance, or starts with an S, or a book by an author whose first or last name begins with an S

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

🍁2025 November Monthly Challenge🍁
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1. Happy November Birthday!: The Seven Rings Nora Roberts (published in Novemeber)

2. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Janet Evanovich:: The Jade Temptress Jeannie Lin (green cover)

3. November 1 - National Author's Day:: The Petticoat Letters Kelly Lyman (new to me author)

4. November 18 – Apple Cider Day:: Gravity Tal Bauer (round object on cover)

5. November 20 – Beautiful Day: An Art Lover's Guide to Paris and Murder Dianne Freeman (2 in publication date)

Finished on message 9. Thanks - Elaine.

Elaine wrote: "Finished on message 9. Thanks - Elaine."

Nice!!! Great job!

5/10 Completed


1. Happy November Birthday | Everything Is Tuberculosis: The History and Persistence of Our Deadliest Infection by John Green | TBR | yellow cover |

2. November Month-Long Observance | Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel | TBR | cover featured bearded Henry VIII |

3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) | Belgium and the February Revolution by Brison D. Gooch | 124 p. | 6 Nov | green cover |

4. November 1 - National Author's Day | A Very Bad Thing by J.T. Ellison | 446 p.| 7 Nov | new to me author: my first J.T. Ellison read |

5. November 3 – Book Lover’s Day | Sometimes a Great Notion by Ken Kesey | 702 p. | TBR ? Nov | recommended by another book lover (Tyler Childers BOTM on Libby) |

6. November 8 - Pumpkin Destruction Day | An Illustrated History of Fashion: 500 Years of Fashion Illustration by AliceMacKrell | 224 p. | 3 Nov | orange on cover|

7. November 18 – Apple Cider Day | Female Fantasy by Iman Hariri-Kia | 411 p. | ? Nov TBR | tagged fantasy |

8. November 20 – Beautiful Day | Lucky Break by Jaclyn Westlake | 347 p. | 4 Nov | simple yet hygge cover is beuatiful in its own way |

9. November 29 – Small Business Saturday | The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd | TBR ? Nov | author's first name begins with S |

10. Reader's Choice | Kingdom of Characters: The Language Revolution That Made China Modern by Jing Tsu | 336 p. | 3 Nov |

Jamie wrote: "Elaine wrote: "Finished on message 9. Thanks - Elaine."

Nice!!! Great job!"

Thanks Jamie.