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message 1: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (last edited Oct 23, 2009 11:49AM) (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments Here is where we post our official lists and update our progress.

1. November: Read a book which title starts with 'N"

2. Birthday: Read a book from a November B-day celebrant

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from New York.

4. Fall Theme: Read a book that has a predominantly orange color, has leaves on its cover, or has the word Fall or Autumn as part of its title.

5. DST Change: Read a book that has a "time element" word in its title (ex. midnight, dawn, noon, morning, day, etc)

6. Native American Heritage Month: Read a book that has a Native American character or features the culture.

7 - 8 Read two books written by the same writer under different names (Ex. Sherrilyn Kenyon/Kinley MacGregor; Amanda Quick/Jayne Ann Krentz/Jayne Castle; JR Ward/Jessica Bird, etc)

9. Explore-a-genre: Read a book categorize as romantic suspense (Romantic suspense involves an intrigue or mystery for the protagonists to solve).

10. Group's Shelf book or if you joined the Pick-It-Form Me Challenge, your recommended book.


Challenge Duration: November 1 - November 30, 2009

You can choose 3, 5, 8 or all 10 categories depending on your reading speed, books availability and/or time commitment.

PS: You may post your list anytime you like, but NO READING for this challenge until the FIRST of November.



message 2: by Unapologetic_Bookaholic (last edited Nov 02, 2009 11:50AM) (new)

Unapologetic_Bookaholic | 1997 comments 2. November B-day Alathea Burning Alive [Sentential Wars Bk#1:] by Shannon K Butcher

3. Geography:author, setting or character NY TBD

4. Fall Theme: orange color, cover, word Fall/Autumn title. World War Z by Max Brooks

5. DST Change:(ex. midnight, dawn, noon, morning, day, etc) Key to Midnight by Dean Koontz

6. Native American character or features the culture. Navajo Echoes by Cassie Miles

7 - 8 Dual author pen names Sherrilyn Kenyon/Kinley McGregor Dragonswan/Swords of Avalon

9. Explore-a-genre: Romance suspense TBD

10. Group's Shelf book TBD


message 3: by Kasia (last edited Oct 23, 2009 02:34PM) (new)

Kasia (tentative)
Notes From Underground (Bantam Classic) by Fyodor Dostoevsky The Color Purple by Alice Walker A Tree Grows in Brooklyn  by Betty Smith Vulnerable (Little Goddess, #1) by Amy Lane Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult Love Medicine Newly Revised Edition (P.S.) by Louise Erdrich

1. N for November................................Notes From Underground
2. B-day book........................................The Color Purple (Tara's shelf)
3. Geography: New York.......................A Tree Grows in Brooklyn
4. Fall Theme........................................Vulnerable
5. Time Change.....................................Nineteen Minutes
6. Native American Heritage Month.....Love Medicine
7. One author two names (Book #1)......
8. One author two names (Book #2)......
9. Romantic suspense...........................
10. Pick It For Me.................................


message 4: by FlibBityFLooB (last edited Oct 31, 2009 02:17PM) (new)

FlibBityFLooB Wheee! I've never done one of the monthly challenges here. I'm game to try!

N for November: Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Birthday (Melissa): Boy Meets Girl by Meg Cabot
New York: You Don't Know Jack by Erin McCarthy
Fall theme: Sucker Bet by Erin McCarthy
Time in title: Kiss of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Native American:Comanche Moon by Catherine Anderson
Author Name1: A Girl's Guide to Vampires by Katie MacAlister
Author Name2: The Lion's Shadow by Marthe Arends
Suspense: Loving Evangeline by Linda Howard
Pick-it: One Little Sin by Liz Carlyle

Night Embrace (Dark-Hunter, #3) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Boy Meets Girl (Boy, #2) by Meg Cabot You Don't Know Jack (NY Girlfriends, #2) by Erin McCarthy Sucker Bet (Vegas Vampires, #4) by Erin McCarthy Kiss of the Night (Dark-Hunter, #5) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Comanche Moon (Comanche, #1) by Catherine Anderson [image error] The Lion's Shadow by Marthe Arends Loving Evangeline (Duncan & Evangeline, #2) by Linda Howard One Little Sin (Sins, Lies, and Secrets, #1) by Liz Carlyle


message 5: by Mel W (new)

Mel W (melw) | 981 comments I'm in :)

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1. N for November : No Rest For The Wicked by Kresley Cole
2. Birthday Bookshelf :
3. Geography: New York : Lover Unbound by JR Ward
4. Fall Theme : It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas
5. DST Change: Time :
6. Native American Heritage Month :
7. One Author, Two Names - Book 1 :
8. One Author, Two Names - Book 2 :
9. Romantic Suspense :
10. Reader's Choice :

No Rest for the Wicked (Immortals After Dark, #3) by Kresley Cole Lover Unbound (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #5) by J.R. Ward It Happened One Autumn (Wallflowers, #2) by Lisa Kleypas


message 6: by Melissa (last edited Oct 29, 2009 06:41PM) (new)

Melissa | 1245 comments 0/10 Completed


1. N for November - Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper
2. November B-Day (mine!) - On the Edge by Ilona Andrews
3. New York - Every Dead Thing by John Connolly
4. Fall theme - The Rogue Hunter by Lynsay Sands
5. DST change - Before Midnight A Retelling of "Cinderella" by Cameron Dokey
6. Native American - Skinwalker by Faith Hunter
7. Author Name 1 - Working for the Devil by Lilith Saintcrow
8. Author Name 2 - Strange Angels by Lili St. Crow
9. Romantic Suspense - Eye of the Beholder by Shari Shattuck
10. Pick-it-for-me - Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel

The Rogue Hunter (Rogue Hunter, #1; Argeneau Vampires, #10) by Lynsay Sands


message 7: by � Katya (Book Queen)� (last edited Oct 23, 2009 06:16PM) (new)

ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ (katyabookqueen) November Monthly Challenge
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1. 'N' book: New Europe by Michael Palin
2. Bday: Table For Two by Nora Roberts {Alathea}
3. New York: On the Centenary of Ellery Queen by Jon L. Breen and Getting to Know Manny Lee by Steven E. Steinbock
4. Fall: When Autumn Comes by K. Bruce Justice
5. DST: Afternoon on the Amazon (Magic Tree House) by Mary Pope Osborne
6. Native American: Thanksgiving on Thursday (Magic Tree House) by Mary Pope Osborne
7 - 8 Two books/same writer under different names:
The Tragedy of X (The XYZ Murders) by Barnaby Ross
Snowball in July by Ellery Queen
9. Romantic suspense: Carla Neggers
10. Group's Shelf: The Wedding Auction by Celia Yeary

Took a bit of research to learn that Ellery Queen is both the main character and the author's name. The authors are actually Manny Lee and Barnaby Ross, cousins born in Brooklyn.


message 8: by southpaw285 (last edited Nov 04, 2009 09:37AM) (new)

southpaw285 | 588 comments Count me in.....this is all I know so far (which is prcious little)

November Monthly Challenge:

1. "N" for November: No Man's Mistress by Mary Balogh

2. Birthday:

3. New York: Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward

4. Fall:

5. DST Change:

6. Native American:

7. Author Name One:

8. Author Name Two:

9. Romantic Suspense

10. Group's Shelf: Zack by Cheyenne McCray




message 9: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments November Monthly Challenge

1) Starts with 'N':
2) November BD: Ann: Forever and the Night by Linda Lael Miller
3) Geography: New York: Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward
4) Fall/Autumn: orange cover w/leaves: Loving the Highlander by Janet Chapman
5) DST Change: time element in title: For All Eternity by Linda Lael Miller
6) Native-American: Mackenzie's Pleasure OR A Game Of Chance by Linda Howard
7) Same author:two names: Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb
8) Same author:two names: Spellbound by Nora Roberts
9) Explore-a-Genre: Romantic-Suspense: To the Edge by Cindy Gerard
10) Group-Shelf book:


message 10: by Wendy (last edited Nov 02, 2009 11:12PM) (new)

Wendy (wendyfraser65) | 772 comments As per my usual thing, I'll fill my categories as I do them.


1. "N" title...
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2. November B'day shelf...
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3. New York - author, setting or character...
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4. Theme - Fall/Autumn...
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5. Title - "time" element...
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6. Native American - character or culture...
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7. Author...
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8. Pseudonym of 7...
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9. Explore-a-genre - Romantic suspense...
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Beneath Bone Lake by Colleen Thompson
10. Pick-it-for-me challenge...
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A Wayne in a Manger by Gervase Phinn (Karyn's pick)


[image error] A Wayne in a Manger by Gervase Phinn

2/10


message 11: by Annvelwis (last edited Nov 01, 2009 03:49AM) (new)

Annvelwis | 671 comments No Humans Involved (Women of the Otherworld, #7) by Kelley Armstrong Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs (Jane Jameson, #1) by Molly Harper Sunshine by Robin McKinley When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops? by George Carlin Vulnerable (Little Goddess, #1) by Amy Lane Never After by Laurell K. Hamilton Skinwalker (Jane Yellowrock, #1) by Faith Hunter Knight of Darkness (Lords of Avalon, Book 2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon [image error] Hot Pursuit (Troubleshooters, #15) by Suzanne Brockmann Any Given Doomsday (Phoenix Chronicles, #1) by Lori Handeland

1. November: Read a book which title starts with "N".
No Humans Involved by Kelley Armstrong
or Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper
2. Birthday: Read a book from a November B-day celebrant.
Sunshine by Robin McKinley (Melissa's bookshelf)
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from New York.
When Will Jesus Bring the Pork Chops? by George Carlin
or J.R. Ward's BDB reread, not sure which one, though
4. Fall Theme: Read a book that has a predominantly orange color, has leaves on its cover, or has the word Fall or Autumn as part of its title.
Vulnerable by Amy Lane
5. DST Change: Read a book that has a "time element" word in its title (ex. midnight, dawn, noon, morning, day, etc)
Never After by Laurell K. Hamilton et al. (if absolutes like "never" are permitted; if not I'll change it :) )
6. Native American Heritage Month: Read a book that has a Native American character or features the culture.
Skinwalker by Faith Hunter
7 - 8 Read two books written by the same writer under different names.
Knight of Darkness by Kinley MacGregor
Born of Fire (The League, #2) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
9. Explore-a-genre: Read a book categorize as romantic suspense.
Hot Pursuit by Suzanne Brockmann
10. Group's Shelf book or if you joined the Pick-It-Form Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Any Given Doomsday by Lori Handeland (Felicity's recommendation)


message 12: by booklovinrn (last edited Dec 01, 2009 10:07AM) (new)

booklovinrn | 346 comments November Monthly Challenge

1. N Title: No Escape by Shannon Butcher
2. B-Day Shelf: Blue Moon by Alyson Noel
3.New York Setting; City of Bones by Cassandra Clare 11/7
4. Fall theme: Ace Is Wild by Penny McCall 11/19
5. DST Change: Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon 11/17
6. Native American: Skinwalker by Faith Hunter
7. Author Name 1: Covet by J R Ward 11/28
8. Author Name 2: Leaping Hearts by Jessica Bird 11/16
9. Romantic Suspense: The Perfect Couple by Brenda Novak 11/30
10. Pick It for Me: Blue Bloods

[image error] Blue Moon (The Immortals, #2) by Alyson Noel City of Bones (Mortal Instruments, #1) by Cassandra Clare Ace Is Wild by Penny McCall Born of Night (League Series, #1) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Skinwalker (Jane Yellowrock, #1) by Faith Hunter Covet (Fallen Angels, #1) by J.R. Ward Leaping Hearts by Jessica Bird The Perfect Couple (Last Stand #4) by Brenda Novak
Blue Bloods (Blue Bloods, #1) by Melissa de la Cruz






message 13: by Jane(Janelba) (last edited Nov 08, 2009 04:48AM) (new)

Jane(Janelba) (janelba) | 769 comments November Monthly Challenge = 6/10 completed

1. N Title : Naughty Nights in the Millionaire's Mansion - Robyn Grady - 02 Nov 09

2. B'Day Shelf (Melissa): Four to Score - Janet Evanovich

3. New York : - Danielle Steel(Born in NY) - Five Days in Paris

4. Fall Theme : - When Autumn Comes - K Bruce Justice (novella) - 01 Nov 2009

5. DST Change : - One More Time - Linda Carroll-Bradd (novella) - 01 Nov 2009

6. Native American : - Nighthawk - Beth Trissel ((woman rescued by a Native American)novella) - 02 Nov 2009

7. Author Name 1 : - Bleeding Hearts - Jack Harvey

8. Author Name 2 : - A Good Hanging - Ian Rankin - 08 Nov 2009

9. Romantic Suspense : - Black Ice - Anne Stuart - 06 Nov 2009

10. Group Shelf: - Fire Study - Maria V. Snyder


Three of these are short novellas, if I can manage to find anything longer to fit the categories then I will but all the rest of the books are full length novels.


message 14: by Lindy-Lane (last edited Dec 01, 2009 01:59PM) (new)

Lindy-Lane (moonbacklit) | 452 comments Starts with "N"= Nights of Rain and Stars by Maeve Binchy FINISHED 11.29

Nov. B-Day= The Lion In Glory by Shannon Drake (Ann's shelf)

N.Y. Geography= Liberty Falling by Nevada Barr

Fall theme (orange cover)= Key of Knowledge by Nora Roberts

Time Element = Remember the Morning by Thomas Fleming

Native American = People of the Mist by Kathleen O'Neal Gear

Same Writer/Different Names =
Wings of the Falcon by Barbara Michaels FINISHED 11.4

Same Writer/Different Names = Trojan Gold by Elizabeth Peters FINISHED 11.30

Romantic Suspense = Key of Light by Nora Roberts

Group's Shelf = The Leopard Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt FINISHED 11.25

FINISHED:
Wings of the Falcon by Barbara Michaels The Leopard Prince (Princes Trilogy, #2) by Elizabeth Hoyt Nights of Rain and Stars by Maeve Binchy Trojan Gold (Vicky Bliss, #4) by Elizabeth Peters


message 15: by Ari (last edited Nov 01, 2009 01:47PM) (new)

Ari (moochew12) | 159 comments Lets see if I can read this, then possibly add the others...
1. November: Read a book which title starts with 'N"
A Northern Light
2. Birthday: Read a book from a November B-day celebrant
Oryx and Crake
3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from New York.
Vapor
5. DST Change: Read a book that has a "time element" word in its title (ex. midnight, dawn, noon, morning, day, etc)
No More Saturday Nights
6. Native American Heritage Month: Read a book that has a Native American character or features the culture.
The Birchbark House
10. Group's Shelf book or if you joined the Pick-It-Form Me Challenge, your recommended book.
Evermore


message 16: by Yz the Whyz, Moderator (last edited Nov 06, 2009 10:25AM) (new)

Yz the Whyz (whyz) | 9327 comments I may not have the time to read all of these, but I still like to fill my categories...Talk about being optimistic. :)

RRR Monthly Challenge:

1. "N" - Night Life by Caitlin Kittredge
2. Birthday celebrant - Covet by JR Ward (Tara's bookshelf)
3. New York - Hot Pursuit by Suzanne Brockmann
4. Fall - Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh (orange cover)
5. Time element - After Midnight by Liz Caryle (novella from The School for Heiresses)
6. Native America - Untamed by P.C. Cast
7. Author 1 - Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione
8. Author 2 - Riding the Storm by Sydney Croft
9. Romantic Suspense - Black Ice by Anne Stuart
10. Pick-It-For-Me -





message 17: by Barbara � (last edited Nov 29, 2009 04:04PM) (new)

Barbara ★ | 3880 comments 1) Starts with 'N': Night Train by Martin Amis11/26
2) Birthday: Stray by Rachel Vincent (Melissa's) 11/10
3) New York: Innocent in Death by J.D. Robb 11/29
4) Orange cover: Earth Guys Are Easy by Karen Kelley by Karen Kelley 11/21
5) Time element: Eternal Craving by Nina Bangs 11/27
6) Native-American: Skinwalker by Faith Hunter
7) Same author:two names: Born in Death by J.D. Robb 11/22
8) Same author:two names: Vision in White by Nora Roberts 11/28
9) Romantic-Suspense: Grave Concerns by Gwen Hunter 11/9
10) Group-Shelf book: His Fantasies, Her Dreams Ellora's Cave by Sherri L. King 11/14

I cheated on #5 but nothing else fits.






message 18: by Lotte_ladybird (new)

Lotte_ladybird 1. Book with N: Nerd in Shining Armour by Vicki Lewis Thompson

2. Birthday: Getting Rid of Bradley - Jennifer Crusie (Melissa and Maritza)

3. New York: Local Hero by Nora Roberts - takes place in NY

4. Fall theme: Lord of the Flies by William Golding (orange cover)

5. DST challenge: Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger

6. Native American: Twilight by Stephenie Mayer. Jacob is navtive american

7 and 8. same author - 2 names
The Right Choice by Karen Drogin and
Body Heat by Carly Phillips

9. Romantic suspense: Don't look down by Suzanne Enoch

10. Group-shelf book: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

I'm so excited about this.. is it November yet LOL


message 19: by Sharon (last edited Dec 01, 2009 06:30AM) (new)

Sharon Oslin 1. N for November................................Names my Sisters Call Me
2. B-day book........................................Elsewhere (Maritza's Shelf)
3. Geography: New York.......................Once Upon a Blind Date
4. Fall Theme........................................Frogs & French Kisses
5. Time Change.....................................Timeline
6. Native American Heritage Month.....Second Glance
7. One author two names (Book #1)......Naked in Death (JD Robb)
8. One author two names (Book #2)...Dance Upon the Air (Nora Roberts)
9. Romantic suspense...........................Ricochet
10. Group Shelf.................................The Host
Names My Sisters Call Me by Megan Crane Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin Once Upon a Blind Date by Wendy Markham Frogs & French Kisses (Bras & Broomsticks Trilogy (Hardcover)) by Sarah Mlynowski Timeline by Michael Crichton Second Glance by Jodi Picoult Naked in Death (In Death #1) by J.D. Robb Dance Upon the Air (Three Sisters Island trilogy #1) by Nora Roberts Ricochet A Novel by Sandra Brown The Host by Stephenie Meyer


message 20: by Sallie(GeorgiaGirl) (last edited Nov 24, 2009 07:37AM) (new)

Sallie(GeorgiaGirl) (shuga) | 1182 comments 6 OF 10 COMPLETED LAST UPDATED: 11.24

1. "N": "Northern Lights" Nora Roberts COMPLETED 11.16
2. Nov B-Day: "Lover Awakened" - J R Ward COMPLETED 11.24
3. Geography-New York: Innocent in Death J D Robb COMPLETED 11.07
4. Fall Theme: Thanksgiving Janet Evanovich COMPLETED 11.20
5. DST Change: Dawn in Eclipse Bay Jayne Anne Krentz COMPLETED 11.09
6. Native American
7. 1 Author 2 names: Creation in Death J D Robb COMPLETED 11.12
8. 1 Author 2 names: Bed of Roses Nora Roberts
9. Romantic Suspense: Play Dirty Sandra Brown
10. Pick it for Me: The Bronze Horseman


message 21: by Maritza (new)

Maritza (maricari90) | 200 comments November Reading Challenge:

1.Read a book which title starts with 'N" Natural Born Charmer by Susan Elizabeth Phillips

2. November B-day celebrant (me):Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen

3. New York setting:Lover Avenged by JR Ward

4. Fall Theme: Born To Be Wild by Catherine Coulter

5. DST change:Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas

6. Native American

7. One author two names: The Paid Companion by Amanda Quick

8. One author two names: All Night Long by Jayne Anne Krentz

9. Romantic Suspense: Fire and Ice by Julie Garwood

10. pick it for me

Natural Born Charmer (Chicago Stars, #7) by Susan Elizabeth Phillips Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen Lover Avenged (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #7) by J.R. Ward Born To Be Wild by Catherine Coulter Mine Till Midnight (The Hathaways, #1) by Lisa Kleypas The Paid Companion by Amanda Quick All Night Long by Jayne Ann Krentz Fire and Ice (Buchanan, #7) by Julie Garwood


message 22: by Lori (new)

Lori  (moderatrixlori) Here's my list...


No Going Home (Home, #1) by T.A. Chase Carnal Cravings by Keta Diablo Cut & Run by Madeleine Urban Transforming Hades by Drew Zachary Blue Ruin 4 Need You Tonight  by Katrina Strauss Sex With Lex by Carol Lynne Fine as Frog Hair by Sean Michael Rain and Whiskey by B.A. Tortuga Dangerous Ground by Josh Lanyon Under My Skin II by M.L. Rhodes

1. November - No Going Home by T.A. Chase
2. Birthday - Carnal Cravings By Keta Diablo
3. New York: Cut & Run by Madeleine Urban, Abigail Roux
4. Fall Theme - Transforming Hades by Drew Zachary
5. DST Change - Blue Ruin 4 Need You Tonight by Katrina Strauss
6. Native American Heritage Month - Sex With Lex by Carol Lynn
7 - 8 Read two books -

Fine as Frog Hair by Sean Michael
Rain and Whiskey by B.A. Tortuga

9. Explore-a-genre: Dangerous Ground by Josh Lanyon
10. Group's Shelf -Under My Skin II by M.L. Rhodes



message 23: by tosca (new)

tosca (catatonichataholic) | 742 comments Egads you guys are quick to post! This is my tentative list - if the books are kaka then I reserve the right to swap 'em out for gems I find (and that fit the categories) that I do end up enjoying heh:
1. Title starts with 'N" - Not Quite a Husband by Sherry Thomas
2. B-day celebrant - Running Hot by Jayne Ann Krentz from Ann's shelf - her Paranormal Magic Romance shelf in particular :)
3. Author/setting/character from New York - Spellbinder A Love Story With Magical Interruptions by Melanie Rawn
4. Fall Theme - Autumn in Scotland by Karen Ranney
5. DST Change - Mine Till Midnight by Lisa Kleypas
6. Native American Heritage Month - From Mission To Marriage by Lyn Stone
7. 2 books, same writer, different names - ShadowShadow and Silk by Ann Maxwell
8. 2 books, same writer, different names - Running Scared by Elizabeth Lowell
9. Romantic suspense - I'm Watching You by Karen Rose
10. Pick-It-For Me Challenge - TBA


message 24: by Toni (last edited Oct 27, 2009 08:59AM) (new)

Toni | 255 comments Only 5 books this month.

1. November - Nightlife by Rob Thurman
3. New York - Along Came a Spider by James Patterson
4. Fall Theme - Double Whammy by Carl Hiaasen
5. DST Change - 72 Hours by Shannon Stacey
9. Romantic Suspense - Hot Pursuit by Suzanne Brockmann

Double Whammy by Carl Hiaasen


message 25: by Michelle (new)

Michelle (michelle154) | 152 comments 0/10

1. N for November :A New Kind of Normal Hope-Filled Choices When Life Turns Upside Down by Carol Kent
2. Birthday Bookshelf :Shopaholic Ties the Knot by Sophie Kinsella
3. Geography: New York :Fix by Leslie Margolis
4. Fall Theme :Soldier Daddy by Cheryl Wyatt
5. DST Change: Time :Time Gate by Robert Silverberg
6. Native American Heritage Month :Pale Moon Stalker by Shirl Henke
7. One Author, Two Names - Book 1 :Rage by Richard Bachman
8. One Author, Two Names - Book 2 :Black House by Stephen King
9. Romantic Suspense :Inadmissible Passion by Ann Voss Peterson
10. Group bookshelf :Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn


message 26: by Courtney (new)

Courtney (cddimmitt) I'm going to start with five and see how that goes.

1. November: Read a book which title starts with 'N"
Nobody's Baby But Mine ~ Susan Elizabeth Phillips

2. Birthday: Read a book from a November B-day celebrant
Dead as a Doornail ~ Charlaine Harris (from Melissa's shelves)

4. Fall Theme: Read a book that has a predominantly orange color, has leaves on its cover, or has the word Fall or Autumn as part of its title.
The Fall of Candy Corn ~ Debbie Viguie

5. DST Change: Read a book that has a "time element" word in its title (ex. midnight, dawn, noon, morning, day, etc)
Riley in the Morning ~ Sandra Brown

10. Group's Shelf book or if you joined the Pick-It-Form Me Challenge, your recommended book.






message 27: by Hillary (new)

Hillary (misshills) | 13 comments i havent done a reading challenge for this group yet so i thought i would start now. for right now though im going to start with just 3 and if i know i can do more ill add them :)(heres my tentative list)


2. November B-day (melissa):Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson
3. New York setting:Lover Awakened by J.R. Ward
10. pick it for me:


message 28: by Tara (last edited Nov 05, 2009 11:12PM) (new)

Tara | 194 comments As of 11/5:
3/5 Complete!


I may do more categories if things don't get too crazy!

1. "N" title: Nightlife by Rob Thurman

2. November B'day(MINE): You're the One that I Haunt -- completed: 11/3 ★★★★�

3. New York - author, setting or character: Covet by J.R.Ward

4. Theme - Fall/Orange: Silent Night, Haunted Night -- completed: 11/4 ★★★★�

5. Title - "time" element: Curse the Dawn by Karen Chance

10. Group Shelf: A Match Made in Hell -- completed: 11/2 ★★★☆�


READ
You're the One that I Haunt (Nicki Styx, #3) by Terri Garey Silent Night, Haunted Night (Nicki Styx, #4) by Terri Garey A Match Made in Hell (Nicki Styx, #2) by Terri Garey

TO READ
Curse the Dawn (Cassandra Palmer, #4) by Karen Chance Nightlife (Cal Leandros, #1) by Rob Thurman

CURRENTLY READING
Covet (Fallen Angels, #1) by J.R. Ward




message 29: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Stephanie wrote: "Here is what I have come up with so far....

1. November: Read a book which title starts with 'N"
??
2. Birthday: Read a book from a November B-day celebrant -- Is there an easy way to find these..."


Stephanie, go here: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/2...




message 30: by Mojca (last edited Nov 02, 2009 03:00AM) (new)

Mojca | 1414 comments Okay...another month...another list


1. November � Night Magic by Mia Zachary et al.
2. Birthday � No Control by Shannon K. Butcher (B-day celebrant - moi)
3. Geography (New York) � Santa, Baby by Lisa Renee Jones (author lives in New York)
4. Fall � Waking the Dead by Kylie Brant
5. DST Change � All Night Long by Janelle Denison
6. Native American � Cherokee Christmas by Sheri Whitefeather
7. One Author/Two Names (Book #1) � Surrender to Me by Sophie Jordan
8. One Author/Two Names (Book #2) � Marked by Moonlight by Sharie Kohler
9. Explore a Genre: Romantic Suspense � No Escape by Shannon K. Butcher
10. Group's Shelf � No Regrets by Shannon K. Butcher

Night Magic (Harlequin Mini Round Robin) by Mia Zachary No Control (Delta Force #2) by Shannon K. Butcher Santa, Baby (Dressed to Thrill #4) (Harlequin Blaze #510) by Lisa Renee Jones Waking the Dead (Mindhunters, #3) by Kylie Brant All Night Long (Harlequin Mini #64) by Janelle Denison Cherokee Christmas (Harlequin Mini #27) by Sheri Whitefeather Surrender to Me by Sophie Jordan Marked by Moonlight (The Moon Chasers, #1) by Sharie Kohler [image error] No Regrets (Delta Force #1) by Shannon K. Butcher


message 31: by Michelle (last edited Nov 01, 2009 12:21PM) (new)

Michelle (michelle_mc) | 670 comments N FOR NOVEMBER - Night Life - Caitlin Kittredge
BIRTHDAY (Melissa)- Shadow Touch - Marjorie M. Liu
NEW YORK - Howl at the Moon - Christine Warren
FALL - Orchid - Jayne Castle
TIME - Born of the Night - Sherrilyn Kenyon
NATIVE AMERICAN - Hunting Ground - Patricia Briggs
2 BOOKS, 1 AUTHOR: BOOK 1 - Born of Fire - Sherrilyn Kenyon
BOOK 2 -Sword of Darkness - Kinley MacGregor
ROMANTIC SUSPENSE - All Night Long - Jayne Ann Krentz
GROUP'S SHELF - Faefever - Karen Marie Moning

Night Life (Nocturne City, #1) by Caitlin Kittredge Shadow Touch (Dirk & Steele, #2) by Marjorie M. Liu Howl at the Moon (The Others, Book 4) by Christine Warren Born of Night (The League, #1) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Orchid (St. Helen's, Book 3) by Jayne Castle Hunting Ground (Alpha & Omega, #2) by Patricia Briggs [image error] Sword of Darkness by Kinley MacGregor All Night Long by Jayne Ann Krentz Faefever (Fever, #3) by Karen Marie Moning

Shelli_m


message 32: by Nikki � (new)

Nikki ♥ Hopefully I'll get more than 2 books read in November.

1. November: Read a book which title starts with 'N"

2. Birthday: Read a book from a November B-day celebrant

3. Geography: Read a book whose author, setting or character is from New York.

4. Fall Theme: Read a book that has a predominantly orange color, has leaves on its cover, or has the word Fall or Autumn as part of its title.

5. DST Change: Read a book that has a "time element" word in its title (ex. midnight, dawn, noon, morning, day, etc)

6. Native American Heritage Month: Read a book that has a Native American character or features the culture.

7 - 8 Read two books written by the same writer under different names (Ex. Sherrilyn Kenyon/Kinley MacGregor; Amanda Quick/Jayne Ann Krentz/Jayne Castle; JR Ward/Jessica Bird, etc)

9. Explore-a-genre: Read a book categorize as romantic suspense (Romantic suspense involves an intrigue or mystery for the protagonists to solve).

10. Group's Shelf book or if you joined the Pick-It-Form Me Challenge, your recommended book


message 33: by Julianna (new)

Julianna (authorjuliannad) | 1876 comments I plan to participate, but I'll post as I go.


Jim son of Jim (formerly PhotoJim) (jim_formerly_photojim) | 5294 comments Julie, that is the only way I can go. How can people know what they are going to read next month is beyond me. I have a hard enough time knowing what I'll read tonight.


message 35: by Annie (new)

Annie (themadnessofhamsters) Alrighty then...
1. 'N' title... Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less
2. Birthday shelves... The Givenchy Code from Tara's shelf
3. NY setting... Dark Rival
4. Autumn... It Happened One Autumn
5. Time... Wait Until Midnight
6. Native American... Countdown
7. Author name 1... Second Sight
8. Author name 2... Sizzle and Burn
9. Romantic suspense... Belong To The Night
10. Pick it for me... Faking It

Is it November yet...? Pretty please???


message 36: by Tara (new)

Tara | 194 comments Is it weird that I get excited when someone uses a book from my shelf?




message 37: by Julianna (new)

Julianna (authorjuliannad) | 1876 comments Photojim wrote: "Julie, that is the only way I can go. How can people know what they are going to read next month is beyond me. I have a hard enough time knowing what I'll read tonight."

I know what you mean, Photojim. I usually read by my mood. Most months I do make a list offline, but I may have 5-10 choices for each category to give me lots of leeway. The last couple of months I've been more focused, but only because I'm trying to finish up four other challenges and need everything to fit.;-)


message 38: by Wendy (new)

Wendy (wendyfraser65) | 772 comments Julie (Mom2lnb) wrote: "Photojim wrote: "Julie, that is the only way I can go. How can people know what they are going to read next month is beyond me. I have a hard enough time knowing what I'll read tonight."

I kno..."



I'm with you Photojim and Julie (Mom21nb), I am an 'impulse' reader. I do have a round-about idea of books that could fit the categories but still don't like 'planning' my reading too far in advance. I usually try to figure out what I'm gonna read next about 1\2 way through my current read. Otherwise I sit and stare at my shelves, looking at one blurb after another and have so many I want to read, I CANNOT make a b..... decision. So I like to know what's next but only that one not ten or so

Tara, no it's not weird. It's sort of like a compliment, that others like your reading choices enough to give one a go.


message 39: by Annie (new)

Annie (themadnessofhamsters) Tara wrote: "Is it weird that I get excited when someone uses a book from my shelf?"

Nope - entirely understandable! I'll admit to looking if anyone had picked from my shelf!


message 40: by Kasia (new)

Kasia Tara wrote: "Is it weird that I get excited when someone uses a book from my shelf?"

That's the perk that comes with the birthday. Enjoy.




message 41: by tosca (new)

tosca (catatonichataholic) | 742 comments I think it's a wonderful compliment when ppl pick from each others shelves - having said that please don't EVER pick from my shelves. That's just creepy LOL And my shelves are disorganised. As someone who works for a public library I close my eyes at my touch and go 'filing' system of GoodReads bookshelves LOL


message 42: by Shannon (new)

Shannon (theholyterror) | 303 comments 1. November: Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men by Molly Harper
2. Birthday: Real Murders by Charlaine Harris (Melissa's Shelf)
3. Geography (NY): Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward
4. Fall Theme: On the Edge by Ilona Andrews
5. DST Change: Born of Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
6. Native American Heritage Month: The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie
7. Same Writer/Different Name: Stardoc by S.L. Viehl
8. Same Writer/Different Name: Evermore by Lynn Viehl

TO READ
Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men (Jane Jameson, #2) by Molly Harper Real Murders An Aurora Teagarden Mystery by Charlaine Harris Lover Avenged (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #7) by J.R. Ward On the Edge (The Edge, #1) by Ilona Andrews Born of Night (The League, #1) by Sherrilyn Kenyon The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie Stardoc (Stardoc, #1) by S.L. Viehl Evermore (Darkyn, #5) by Lynn Viehl


message 43: by Steph (last edited Oct 30, 2009 09:50PM) (new)

Steph (angel4492) | 386 comments I might have wishful thinking that I'll complete all my Nov challenges what with the USMC Bday Ball (SEMPER FI - Happy 234th!) and then Thanksgiving, but what the &^%$ I'm goin' for it! LOL

November: Neverwhere: A Novel by Neil Gaiman
Book from Nov Baby: (off Melissa's shelf) Dark Prince by Christine Feehan
Geo/NY: Ghost Story by Peter Straub
Fall/Orange Cvr: Playing With Fire by Katie MacAlister
DST Change: Dawnkeepers by Jessica Andersen
Native American Month: Skinwalker by Faith Walker
Same, but Diff1: The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty by A.N. Roquelaure
Same, but Diff2: The Witching Hour by Anne Rice
Romantic-Suspense: Fragile by Shiloh Walker
Pick-it-for-me Book: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh

Neverwhere A Novel by Neil Gaiman Dark Prince (Carpathians, #1) (2d Ed) by Christine Feehan Ghost Story by Peter Straub Playing With Fire (Silver Dragons, #1) by Katie MacAlister Dawnkeepers (Final Prophecy, #2) by Jessica Andersen Skinwalker (Jane Yellowrock, #1) by Faith Hunter The Claiming of Sleeping Beauty (Sleeping Beauty, #1) by A.N. Roquelaure The Witching Hour (Lives of the Mayfair Witches, #1) by Anne Rice Fragile by Shiloh Walker Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changeling, #1) by Nalini Singh


message 44: by Lauren (new)

Lauren (lolliemel) I doubt I'll have time to read all these, but here goes:

0/10 read

1. "N" - Night Life by Caitlin Kittredge
2. Birthday celebrant - Moon Called by Patricia Briggs (Melissa's shelf)
3. New York - Bitten by Kelley Armstrong
4. Fall (Orange) - Another One Bites the Dust by Jennifer Rardin
5. Time element - Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn
6. Native American - The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
7. Author: name 1 - You Slay Me by Katie MacAlister
8. Author: name 2 - Ghost of a Chance by Kate Marsh
9. Romantic Suspense - Naked in Death by J.D. Robb
10.Group Bookshelf - Halfway to the
Grave
by Jeaniene Frost

Night Life (Nocturne City, #1) by Caitlin Kittredge Moon Called (Mercedes Thompson, #1) by Patricia Briggs Bitten (Women of the Otherworld, #1) by Kelley Armstrong Another One Bites the Dust by Jennifer Rardin Kitty and the Midnight Hour (Kitty Norville, Book 1) by Carrie Vaughn The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie You Slay Me (Aisling Grey Guardian, #1) by Katie MacAlister Ghost of a Chance (Karma Marx, #1) by Kate Marsh Naked in Death (In Death #1) by J.D. Robb Halfway to the Grave (Night Huntress, #1) by Jeaniene Frost


message 45: by Erin (new)

Erin Christmas | 57 comments 1. "N" -
2. Birthday celebrant -
3. New York -
4. Fall (Orange) -
5. Time element - Two Minute Rule, Robert Crais
6. Native American -
7. Author: name 1 - Through the Grinder, Cleo Coyle
8. Author: name 2 - The Ghost and Mrs. McClure, Alice Kimberly
9. Romantic Suspense -
10.Group Bookshelf -


message 46: by � Katya (Book Queen)� (last edited Nov 01, 2009 03:02PM) (new)

ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ (katyabookqueen) November Monthly Challenge
6/10

1. 'N' book: New Europe by Michael Palin
2. Bday: Table For Two by Nora Roberts {Alathea}
3. New York: On the Centenary of Ellery Queen by Jon L. Breen and Getting to Know Manny Lee by Steven E. Steinbock 11/1/09
4. Fall: When Autumn Comes by K. Bruce Justice 11/1/09
5. DST: Afternoon on the Amazon (Magic Tree House) by Mary Pope Osborne 11/1/09
6. Native American: Thanksgiving on Thursday (Magic Tree House) by Mary Pope Osborne 11/1/09
7 - 8 Two books/same writer under different names:
The Tragedy of X (The XYZ Murders) by Barnaby Ross
Snowball in July by Ellery Queen 11/1/09
9. Romantic suspense: Carla Neggers
10. Group's Shelf: The Wedding Auction by Celia Yeary 11/1/09

(They were short so I could read them quickly)


message 47: by BJ Rose (new)

BJ Rose (bjrose) | 4413 comments Finished my first book for November challenges!

November Monthly Challenge

1) Starts with 'N':
2) November BD: Ann: Forever and the Night by Linda Lael Miller
3) Geography: New York: Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward
4) Fall/Autumn: orange cover w/leaves: Loving the Highlander by Janet Chapman
5) DST Change: time element in title: For All Eternity by Linda Lael Miller
6) Native-American: A Game Of Chance by Linda Howard Nov.1 (***)
7) Same author:two names: Ceremony in Death by J.D. Robb
8) Same author:two names: Spellbound by Nora Roberts
9) Explore-a-Genre: Romantic-Suspense: To the Edge by Cindy Gerard
10) Group-Shelf book:


ஐ Katya (Book Queen)ஐ (katyabookqueen) Stephanie, anything on their shelves, read or not is fair game.


message 49: by FlibBityFLooB (new)

FlibBityFLooB 1 of 10 completed... :)

N for November: Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Birthday (Melissa): Boy Meets Girl by Meg Cabot
New York: You Don't Know Jack by Erin McCarthy
Fall theme: Sucker Bet by Erin McCarthy - Nov 1
Time in title: Kiss of the Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Native American:Comanche Moon by Catherine Anderson
Author Name1: A Girl's Guide to Vampires by Katie MacAlister
Author Name2: The Lion's Shadow by Marthe Arends
Suspense: Loving Evangeline by Linda Howard
Pick-it: One Little Sin by Liz Carlyle

Night Embrace (Dark-Hunter, #3) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Boy Meets Girl (Boy, #2) by Meg Cabot You Don't Know Jack (NY Girlfriends, #2) by Erin McCarthy Sucker Bet (Vegas Vampires, #4) by Erin McCarthy Kiss of the Night (Dark-Hunter, #5) by Sherrilyn Kenyon Comanche Moon (Comanche, #1) by Catherine Anderson [image error] The Lion's Shadow by Marthe Arends Loving Evangeline (Duncan & Evangeline, #2) by Linda Howard One Little Sin (Sins, Lies, and Secrets, #1) by Liz Carlyle


message 50: by Mel W (last edited Nov 02, 2009 12:05AM) (new)

Mel W (melw) | 981 comments November Challenge has officially started!


So far we have 40 readers participating in this month's challenge:

Alathea
Annie
Annvelwis
Ari
Barbara
BJ Rose
Brenda (b)
Briansgirl
Cathy
Courtney (out of 5)
Erin
FlibBityFLooB
Hillary
Jane
Julie (Mom2lnb)
Kasia
Kenjii
Lauren
LibraryLass
Lindy-Lane
Lotte_ladybird
Maritza
Mel W (me)
Melissa
Michelle (shelli_m)
Michelle R
Mod_Lori
Nikki
Photojim
Sallie
Shannon (shannonleighd)
Sharon
Shazzy
southpaw285
Steph
Stephanie
Tara
Toni (out of 5)
Tosca
Yz


You can sign up anytime during the entire month.

PLEASE NOTE: To help with tracking, could you please RE-POST your official list (as a new comment) with your progress after every update. Striking out the title and/or the date book read after the book's name will be best.

The first update will be November 6.

Happy reading, everyone!



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