Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

2013 September Monthly Challenges

This thread is for the participants to post their list and update their progress. The suggestions thread is located HERE.

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

2. Member of the Month - Pollyanna: Pollyanna has been a member of the RRRC since January 2010. Here is the link to Pollyanna's shelves. Please read a book from any of Pollyanna's shelves or a book published in 2010.

3. Geography - Connecticut: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Connecticut.

Fun Facts about Connecticut:
★ Connecticut is known as the "Constitution State".
★ Connecticut is named after the Connecticut River. The word is a French corruption of the Algonquian word quinetucket, which means "long tidal river".
★ The famous author Mark Twain was a resident of Connecticut.

So you can also read a historical romance set in the United States or any book where a MC works for the government. Or you could read a book with a body of water on the cover or is set on a body of water. In addition, you may read The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn or any other classic.

4. Fight Procrastination Day (Sept. 6): One problem with this group, it makes your TBR grow and grow and many books get neglected. Read a book that has been on your to-read (or similar) shelf for over a year. Or if you are a newer member to goodreads, one that has been on that shelf since you joined.

5. Make Your Bed Day (Sept. 11): Or don't! Read a book where someone ends up in a bed at some point - alone or otherwise! =P

6. Defy Superstition Day (Sept. 13): Knock on Wood, Cross Your Fingers or maybe counting on Beginner's Luck - all things we might be doing this Friday the 13th! Or you could read instead! Read a PNR, UF, horror or a book with any good or bad luck symbol on the cover.

7. Blame Someone Else Day (Sept. 13): Read a book recommended to you by someone or a book from your GR recommendations. Then you can blame, or credit, someone else!

8. Elephant Appreciation Day (Sept. 22): And there is so much to appreciate...! Read a book with an animal (or shifter) on the cover or in the story.

9. National Good Neighbor Day (Sept. 28): I have some and I hope you do too! Read a book where a neighbor plays part in the story or a friends to lovers story.

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


You can choose 3, 5, 8 or all 10 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.

Please repost your progress as it helps when updating.

Happy Reading!!

2013 September Monthly Challenges

Some stats for your perusing pleasure...

We had 76 people sign up for this challenge and 65 report that they had read at least one book for the challenge. Fifty five of the participants completed the challenge by reading the number of books they had challenged themselves to read. Three of them read more than they challenged themselves! Overall, we pledged to attempt 598 books for the September 2013 Monthly Challenge and managed to finish 514! That is a lot of books!!

Our Finishers:

Hina - 10/10
Rebecca - 10/10
Brandilyn - 10/10
Fran - 10/5+
Ty - 10/10
NayNay - 10/10
Angie (Mind Malfunction) - 17/10
Leeann - 5/5
Susan A - 10/10
Tina Theresa - 8/8
Sassafrass - 10/10
Juana "Darkness" - 7/7
Asmaa - 10/10
Nikita - 10/10
Penney - 10/10
~Melissa~ - 5/5
Lynne - 10/10
KarenF - 8/8
Breann - 5/5
AndaM - 10/10
Joann - 5/5
Valorie - 10/10
Ansonja - 10/10
~KarenH~ - 10/10
Ethel - 10/10
MountainKat - 10/10
Gea - 8/8
Nichole - 10/10
Pam - 5/5
Shan - 5/5
Laurie - 10/10
Nadine 10/10
Lacy - 9/7
Barbara★ - 10/10
BJ Rose - 8/8
Angie - 10/10
Susan - 10/10
Lindy - 5/5
Bookchaser - 10/10
Katharina - 3/3
Katie - 10/10
Sandra - 5/5
Elizabeth - 10/10
bamaace83 - 5/5
Patty - 7/7
Erin - 7/7
ɑƨħŵɑɡ - 10/10
Wan "The Snake Charmer" - 5/5
Daffodil - 5/5
Julie (Mom2Inb) - 6/6
Ann (Noumena12) - 10/10
★Rachael★ - 10/10
Suzanne - 10/10
Tina - 8/8
Karen - 5/5

2013 September Monthly Challenges


How We finished:

10 Books
AndaM
Angie
Angie (Mind Malfunction)
Ann (Noumena12)
Ansonja
ɑƨħŵɑɡ
Asmaa
Barbara★
Bookchaser
Brandilyn
Elizabeth
Ethel
Fran
Hina
~KarenH~
Katie
Laurie
Lynne
MountainKat
Nadine
NayNay
Nichole
Nikita
Penney
★Rachael★
Rebecca
Sassafrass
Susan
Susan A
Suzanne
Ty
Valorie

9 Books
Lacy

8 Books
BJ Rose
Gea
KarenF
Stephanie
Tina
Tina Theresa

7 Books
Aunt T
Erin
Grace
Juana "Darkness"
Patty

6 Books
Julie (Mom2Inb)

5 Books
bamaace83
Breann
Daffodil
Deedee
Ezinwanvi~For you, Agron
Janeka
Joann
Karen
Leeann
Lindy
~Melissa~
Pam
Sandra
Shan
Wan "The Snake Charmer"


4 Books
Ike
Shyloh

3 Books
Katharina

2 Books
Mave

1 Book
Sallie(Shuga)

I had hoped to get this posted earlier, but real life interfered! I hope you all still have time to figure it out and update shelves before the PIFM.

And I'm in for all 10 as usual!

woohoo! in for 10

I'm in for all 10. Great categories MountainKat!

I'm in for 10 :-)

September 2013 Monthly Challenge
Books Read 5 of 10

1. 'S' is for September: Sugar Daddy (Done 9/2) ★★★★½

2. Member of the Month - Pollyanna (book from her shelf): The Fault in Our Stars (Done 9/11) ★★★★★

3. Geography - Connecticut: TBA

4. Fight Procrastination Day (Sept. 6): Dangerous Games

5. Make Your Bed Day (Sept. 11): Bad Blood (Done 9/4) ★★★½

6. Defy Superstition Day (Sept. 13) (broken mirror): Through the Zombie Glass

7. Blame Someone Else Day (Sept. 13) (Shelby P & Magda): Beast (Done 9/3) ★★★½

8. Elephant Appreciation Day (Sept. 22): Prey--reading now

9. National Good Neighbor Day (Sept. 28): On the Jellicoe Road (Done 9/8) ★★★½

10. Reader's Choice: The Husband's Secret

Thanks Nikita!

And Ezinwanyi~For you, Agron, how did you do that soooo fast?!

September 2013 Monthly Challenge
Books Read 5 of 10

1. 'S' is for September: (Stephen) Four Past Midnight (1990) by Stephen King (09/20/13)

2. Member of the Month - (pub. 2010): Fundraising the Dead (A Museum Mystery #1) (2010) by Sheila Connolly (09/09/13)

3. Geography - Connecticut: TBA

4. Fight Procrastination Day (Sept. 6): On goodreads since April 2010, and on my personal TBR for many years before that: Bridge of Birds: A Novel of an Ancient China That Never Was (The Chronicles of Master Li and Number Ten Ox #1) (1984) by Barry Hughart (09/14/13)

5. Make Your Bed Day (Sept. 11): Touched by an Alien (Katherine "Kitty" Katt #1) (2010) by Gini Koch (09/05/13)

6. Defy Superstition Day (Sept. 13):

7. Blame Someone Else Day (Sept. 13):

8. Elephant Appreciation Day (Sept. 22):

9. National Good Neighbor Day (Sept. 28):

10. Reader's Choice: The Black Tower (2008) by Louis Bayard (09/16/13)

MountainKat wrote: "Thanks Nikita!

And Ezinwanyi~For you, Agron, how did you do that soooo fast?!"

I've got my Sept TBR plan already so I just plugged in. I don't know about the CT book though

In for 10.

0/10 Complete

1. 'S' is for September: Scott, RJ The Gallows Tree
2. Member of the Month - Pollyanna (2010): The Next Competitor
3. Geography: Stars & Stripes (re-read)
4. Fight Procrastination Day (Sept. 6): Dance With Me
5. Make Your Bed Day (Sept. 11): TBD
6. Defy Superstition Day (Sept. 13): Three Fates
7. Blame Someone Else Day (Sept. 13): PifM/CZ/FotM
8. Elephant Appreciation Day (Sept. 22): Thorns
9. National Good Neighbor Day (Sept. 28): Str8te Boys
10. Reader's Choice: The French Have a Word for It

10/10 Read Complete

1. 'S' is for September:Spook Squad Sept 9 ★★★★★
2. Member of the Month - Pollyanna (2010):Like Pizza and Beer Sept 2 ★★★★
3. Geography CT(gov't): Fifteen Shades of Gay Sept 5 ★★★★
4. Fight Procrastination Day (Sept. 6)Somatesthesia Sept 13 ★★★★
5. Make Your Bed Day (Sept. 11): Country Mouse Sept 6 ★★★★
6. Defy Superstition Day (Sept. 13): Turning Tricks Sept 1 ★★★★
7. Blame Someone Else Day (Sept. 13): (MountainKat) Let's Hear it for the Boy Sept 10 ★★★★★
8. Elephant Appreciation Day (Sept. 22): Undertow Sept 12 ★★★★★
9. National Good Neighbor Day (Sept. 28):Boys of Summer Sept 1 ★★★★★
10. Reader's Choice: Six Degrees of LustSept 15 ★★★★★

Susan A wrote: "I'm in.


What is PNR?"

paranormal romance

Read: 0/5


1. 'S' is for September: Captive Prince: Volume One by S.U. Pacat

5. Make Your Bed Day (Sept. 11): Life Lessons

6. Defy Superstition Day (Sept. 13): Good Bones

7. Blame Someone Else Day (Sept. 13): Question Mark

10. Reader's Choice: The Shattered Gates

Breann wrote: "Susan A wrote: "I'm in.


What is PNR?"

paranormal romance"

Thanks..and I guess UF is urban fantasy?

I'm in, again. Posting the rest of my picks later. Nice categories! :)

0/10 read

1. 'S' is for September: If You See Her by Shiloh Walker
or
Down London Road by Samantha Young
or
Second Rate Chances by Samantha Young

2. Member of the Month - Pollyanna: A Matter of Time, Vol. 1 by Mary Calmes

3. Geography - Connecticut: The Edge by Catherine Coulter

4. Fight Procrastination Day (Sept. 6): Seducing Jane Porter by Dominique Adair

5. Make Your Bed Day (Sept. 11): If You See Her by Shiloh Walker
or
Second Rate Chances by Samantha Young

6. Defy Superstition Day (Sept. 13): Twice Tempted by Jeaniene Frost

7. Blame Someone Else Day (Sept. 13): Thread of Fear by Laura Griffin
or
Whiskey Beach by Nora Roberts

8. Elephant Appreciation Day (Sept. 22):

9. National Good Neighbor Day (Sept. 28): Ten Tiny Breaths by K.A. Tucker

10. Reader's Choice:

2013 September Monthly Challenges

0/10 Completed

01. 'S' is for September: Read a book that starts with 'S' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'S'
Sea Glass Island by Sherryl Woods
OR
Slightly Tempted by Mary Balogh
OR
Just One Kiss by Susan Mallery
02. Member of the Month ~ Pollyanna: Pollyanna has been a member of the RRRC since January 2010. Please read a book from any of Pollyanna's shelves or a book published in 2010.
Anne of Windy Poplars by L.M. Montgomery
OR
Night in Eden by Candice Proctor
OR
The Guy Next Door by Lori Foster
03. Geography - Connecticut: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Connecticut.
Fun Facts about Connecticut:
★ Connecticut is known as the "Constitution State".
★ Connecticut is named after the Connecticut River. The word is a French corruption of the Algonquian word quinetucket, which means "long tidal river".
★ The famous author Mark Twain was a resident of Connecticut.
So you can also read a historical romance set in the United States or any book where a MC works for the government. Or you could read a book with a body of water on the cover or is set on a body of water. In addition, you may read The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn or any other classic.
The Arrangement by Joan Wolf
OR
Someday Soon by Joan Wolf
OR
Snowfall At Willow Lake by Susan Wiggs
04. Fight Procrastination Day (Sept. 6): One problem with this group, it makes your TBR grow and grow and many books get neglected. Read a book that has been on your to-read (or similar) shelf for over a year. Or if you are a newer member to goodreads, one that has been on that shelf since you joined.
Rose by Leigh Greenwood
OR
Lord of the Storm by Justine Davis
05. Make Your Bed Day (Sept. 11): Or don't! Read a book where someone ends up in a bed at some point - alone or otherwise! =P

06. Defy Superstition Day (Sept. 13): Knock on Wood, Cross Your Fingers or maybe counting on Beginner's Luck - all things we might be doing this Friday the 13th! Or you could read instead! Read a PNR, UF, horror or a book with any good or bad luck symbol on the cover.
Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh
OR
Touched By Fire by Catherine Spangler
07. Blame Someone Else Day (Sept. 13): Read a book recommended to you by someone or a book from your GR recommendations. Then you can blame, or credit, someone else!
Highlander for the Holidays by Janet Chapman
OR

08. Elephant Appreciation Day (Sept. 22): And there is so much to appreciate...! Read a book with an animal (or shifter) on the cover or in the story.
Mate Claimed by Jennifer Ashley
OR
Hunger Untamed by Pamela Palmer
OR
Leopard's Prey by Christine Feehan
09. National Good Neighbor Day (Sept. 28): I have some and I hope you do too! Read a book where a neighbor plays part in the story or a friends to lovers story.

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich


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Susan A wrote: Thanks..and I guess UF is urban fantasy?"

Yes

Breann wrote: "Susan A wrote: Thanks..and I guess UF is urban fantasy?"

Yes"

Thanks Breann, I wasn't getting notifications so I missed these questions!

MountainKat wrote: "Breann wrote: "Susan A wrote: Thanks..and I guess UF is urban fantasy?"

Yes"

Thanks Breann, I wasn't getting notifications so I missed these questions!"

Of course ^_^

I'm in for all 10 as usual!

I'm in for 10!

I'm in for 5 for sure but I may do more.

September PT

1. S for September: Rachel Gibson - Simply Irresistible (9/15)
2. Published in 2010 : EJ Copperman - Night of the Living Deed (9/13)
3. Cruise: Maria Hudgins - Death on the Aegean Queen (9/19)
4. TBR: Nora Roberts - High Noon (9/19)
5. someone ends up in bed (alone or otherwise): in this case - dead: Agatha Christie - After the Funeral (9/10)
6. PNR: Linda Howard - Son of the Morninng (9/4)
7. recommended book (my mom): Reba White Williams - Restrike (9/21)
8. animal on cover (cat): EJ Copperman - An Uninvited Ghost (9/17)
9. neighbor play role in story: Tracy Kiely - Murder at Longbourn (9/11)
10. choice: Holly Lisle - I See You (9/3)



10/10

Done!

1. 'S' is for September: Simply Forbidden - Kate Pearce
2. Member of the Month - Pollyanna: Simply Insatiable - Kate Pearce
3. Geography - Connecticut: When Marrying A Scoundrel - Kathryn Smith
4. Fight Procrastination Day (Sept. 6): Wolf Whisper – Karen Whiddon
5. Make Your Bed Day (Sept. 11): Tied Up, Tied Down - Lorelei James
6. Defy Superstition Day (Sept. 13): The End of Darkness - Jaime Rush
7. Blame Someone Else Day (Sept. 13): Don't Kill The Messenger - Eileen Rendahl
8. Elephant Appreciation Day (Sept. 22): Kane - Loribelle Hunt
9. National Good Neighbor Day (Sept. 28): Wicked To Love - Shayla Black
10. Reader's Choice: Pure Blood - Melissa Pearl

I'm in for 10 again.

1. 'S' is for September: Southern Comfort

2. Member of the Month - Pollyanna: Mine Till Midnight (on TBR)

3. Geography - Connecticut: Stars & Stripes (FBI)

4. Fight Procrastination Day (Sept. 6): Eastern Ambitions (on TBR since 11/2011)

5. Make Your Bed Day (Sept. 11): Western Ties

6. Defy Superstition Day (Sept. 13): House Rules

7. Blame Someone Else Day (Sept. 13): Firsts (recommended by Renee)

8. Elephant Appreciation Day (Sept. 22): Tricked (main character on the cover is a druid and shape shifter)

9. National Good Neighbor Day (Sept. 28): Desire Unleashed

10. Reader's Choice: Collide

READ: 0/10

1. 'S' is for September: Scarlet Nights - Jude Deveraux
2. Member of the Month - Pollyanna: Kiss Me, Kill Me - Maggie Shayne (pub 2010)
3. Geography - Connecticut: Rebel - Zoe Archer (historical romance)
4. Fight Procrastination Day: Royal Assassin - Robin Hobb (on TBR since 8/2009)
5. Make Your Bed Day: TBD
6. Defy Superstition Day: Written in Red - Anne Bishop (vampires)
7. Blame Someone Else Day: Descent: The Heroic Discovery of the Abyss - Bradford Matsen (recommended by my father)
8. Elephant Appreciation Day: When Is A Pig A Hog?: A Guide To Confoundingly Related English Words - Bernice Randall (pig on cover)
9. National Good Neighbor Day: TBD
10. Reader's Choice:

[TBD] [TBD][TBD]

2013 September Monthly Challenges
Duration: Sept 01/13 - Sept 30/13

10/10

1. 'S' is for September: Read a book that starts with 'S' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'S'
The Serpent and the Pearl by Kate Quinn 09/04/13 ****

2. Member of the Month: Please read a book from any of Pollyanna's shelves or a book published in 2010.
Happy Birthday Pollyanna - Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys 09/11/13 ****

3. Geography - Connecticut: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Connecticut.
**So you can also read a historical romance set in the United States or any book where a MC works for the government. Or you could read a book with a body of water on the cover or is set on a body of water. In addition, you may read The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn or any other classic.**
No Mercy by Lori Armstrong 09/01/13 **** (US Army Sniper)

4. Fight Procrastination Day (Sept. 6) Read a book that has been on your to-read (or similar) shelf for over a year.
The Red Tent by Anita Diamant 09/10/13 ***

5. Make Your Bed Day (Sept. 11): Or don't! Read a book where someone ends up in a bed at some point - alone or otherwise!
The Champion by Elizabeth Chadwick 09/02/13 *****

6. Defy Superstition Day (Sept. 13): Read a PNR, UF, horror or a book with any good or bad luck symbol on the cover.
Daughters of the Witching Hill by Mary Sharratt 09/06/13 ****

7. Blame Someone Else Day (Sept. 13): Read a book recommended to you by someone or a book from your GR recommendations. Then you can blame, or credit, someone else!
Elsie: Adventures of an Arizona Schoolteacher 1913-1916 by Barbara Anne Waite 09/03/13 *****

8. Elephant Appreciation Day (Sept. 22): Read a book with an animal (or shifter) on the cover or in the story.
The Sapphire Talisman by Brenda Pandos 09/03/13 ****

9. National Good Neighbor Day (Sept. 28): Read a book where a neighbor plays part in the story or a friends to lovers story.
The Viking's Sacrifice by Julia Knight 09/05/13 ****

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!
The Unveiling by Tamara Leigh 09/05/13 ****

I am in for 10 as usual...will post list soon.

RRRC September 2013 Monthly Challenge


0/5 Completed

1. 'S' is for September: Kerrelyn Sparks - Wild About You
2. Make Your Bed Day (Sept. 11): Dire Desires
3. Defy Superstition Day (Sept. 13): The Trouble With Fate
4. Elephant Appreciation Day (Sept. 22): Desperately Seeking Shapeshifter
5. Choice: Phoenix Rising

RRRC September 2013 Monthly Challenge

5/5Read

1. 'S' is for September: Jane Seville Liar 9/20/13 3♥


5. Make Your Bed Day (Sept. 11): Kissin' Tell 9/16/13 3.5♥

6. Defy Superstition Day (Sept. 13): Widow’s Web 9/15/13 3♥

8. Elephant Appreciation Day (Sept. 22): Blood Reunion 9/3/13 4♥


10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! Bone Crossed 9/11/13 4♥

I'm in for 5.

RRRC September 2013 Monthly Challenge

5/5 completed

1. 'S' is for September:
Wedding Night by Sophie Kinsella 9/8***

2. Member of the Month - Pollyanna:
84 Charing Cross Road by Helene Hanff 9/1 ****

8. Elephant Appreciation Day (Sept. 22):
Killer Cruise by Laura Levine 9/4***

9. National Good Neighbor Day (Sept. 28):
Death of a Trophy Wife by Laura Levine (Her neighbor Lance plays a big part in the story) 9/14**

10. Reader's Choice:
The Witches of East End by Melissa de la Cruz 9/2 ***

I'm in for 10.

2013 September Monthly Challenges

0/10 Completed

01. 'S' is for September: Read a book that starts with 'S' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'S'
Tempting Faith by Susan Mallery
.
02. Member of the Month ~ Pollyanna: Pollyanna has been a member of the RRRC since January 2010. Please read a book from any of Pollyanna's shelves or a book published in 2010.
The Captain's Lady Louise M. Gouge pub. 2010

03. Geography - Connecticut: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Connecticut.
Fun Facts about Connecticut:
★ Connecticut is known as the "Constitution State".
★ Connecticut is named after the Connecticut River. The word is a French corruption of the Algonquian word quinetucket, which means "long tidal river".
★ The famous author Mark Twain was a resident of Connecticut.

So you can also read a historical romance set in the United States or any book where a MC works for the government. Or you could read a book with a body of water on the cover or is set on a body of water. In addition, you may read The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn or any other classic.
Courting Miss Callie Dorothy Clark set in New York, 1841

04. Fight Procrastination Day (Sept. 6): One problem with this group, it makes your TBR grow and grow and many books get neglected. Read a book that has been on your to-read (or similar) shelf for over a year. Or if you are a newer member to goodreads, one that has been on that shelf since you joined.
When Harry Met Molly Kieran Kramer on TBR since Feb. 2011
if this comes in time for me to read it
05. Make Your Bed Day (Sept. 11): Or don't! Read a book where someone ends up in a bed at some point - alone or otherwise! =P
The Reluctant Earl C.J. Chase she's in bed with a fever after being shot

06. Defy Superstition Day (Sept. 13): Knock on Wood, Cross Your Fingers or maybe counting on Beginner's Luck - all things we might be doing this Friday the 13th! Or you could read instead! Read a PNR, UF, horror or a book with any good or bad luck symbol on the cover.

07. Blame Someone Else Day (Sept. 13): Read a book recommended to you by someone or a book from your GR recommendations. Then you can blame, or credit, someone else!

08. Elephant Appreciation Day (Sept. 22): And there is so much to appreciate...! Read a book with an animal (or shifter) on the cover or in the story.
Familiar Oasis Caroline Burnes black cat on cover, and in story
09. National Good Neighbor Day (Sept. 28): I have some and I hope you do too! Read a book where a neighbor plays part in the story or a friends to lovers story.
A Southern Reunion Lenora Worth hero lives in a cottage on her property
10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing!

0/10 read


1. S is for September - Seville, Jane - Date Night
2. Member of the Month: Pollyanna - Sonoran Heat
3. Geography: Connecticut - Lynx
4. Fight Procrastination - Dark Designs
5. Make Your Bed Day - Blood Signs
6. Defy Superstition Day - Spell Cat
7. Blame Someone Else Day - Back to Normal
8. Elephant Appreciation Day - Luke's Surprise
9. National Good Neighbor Day - Angel Heart
10. Reader's Choice - Between the Pipes

I'm in for 10.

4/10 Complete

1. 'S' is for September:The Surgeon - 26 Sep - 5*
2. Member of the Month - Pollyanna (2010):
3. Geography:
4. Fight Procrastination Day (Sept. 6): A Rose for Melinda - 10.09.2013 - ****
5. Make Your Bed Day (Sept. 11):
6. Defy Superstition Day (Sept. 13):
7. Blame Someone Else Day (Sept. 13): The book thief - 9 Sep - 5*
8. Elephant Appreciation Day (Sept. 22):
9. National Good Neighbor Day (Sept. 28): Playing for Keeps - 17 Sep - 5*
10. Reader's Choice:

7/8

1. 'S' is for September: Lord and Lady Spy by Shana Galen 9/5
2. Member of the Month - Some Girls Bite 9/3
3. Geography - Connecticut: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Connecticut. So you can also read a historical romance set in the United States or any book where a MC works for the government. Or you could read a book with a body of water on the cover or is set on a body of water.
4. Fight Procrastination Day (Sept. 6): Sizzle and Burn 9/9
5. Make Your Bed Day (Sept. 11): Weekends Required 9/2
6. Defy Superstition Day (Sept. 13): Binding the Shadows 9/7
7. Blame Someone Else Day (Sept. 13): A Monster Calls
8. Elephant Appreciation Day (Sept. 22):
9. National Good Neighbor Day (Sept. 28): The Untamed Mackenzie 9/10
10. Reader's Choice: In the Bleak Midwinter 9/7

1. 'S' is for September: Read a book that starts with 'S' or a book whose author's first or last name starts with 'S' Savage Eden, cassie edwards

2. Member of the Month - Pollyanna: Pollyanna has been a member of the RRRC since January 2010. Here is the link to Pollyanna's shelves. Please read a book from any of Pollyanna's shelves or a book published in 2010. Gone Girl, gillian flynn

3. Geography - Connecticut: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Connecticut.

Fun Facts about Connecticut:
★ Connecticut is known as the "Constitution State".
★ Connecticut is named after the Connecticut River. The word is a French corruption of the Algonquian word quinetucket, which means "long tidal river".
★ The famous author Mark Twain was a resident of Connecticut.


So you can also read a historical romance set in the United States or any book where a MC works for the government. Or you could read a book with a body of water on the cover or is set on a body of water. In addition, you may read The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn or any other classic. Dream River, dorothy garlock (historical romance)

4. Fight Procrastination Day (Sept. 6): One problem with this group, it makes your TBR grow and grow and many books get neglected. Read a book that has been on your to-read (or similar) shelf for over a year. Or if you are a newer member to goodreads, one that has been on that shelf since you joined.
The Iron Daughter, julie kagawa

5. Make Your Bed Day (Sept. 11): Or don't! Read a book where someone ends up in a bed at some point - alone or otherwise! =P Paradise Valley, robyn carr

6. Defy Superstition Day (Sept. 13): Knock on Wood, Cross Your Fingers or maybe counting on Beginner's Luck - all things we might be doing this Friday the 13th! Or you could read instead! Read a PNR, UF, horror or a book with any good or bad luck symbol on the cover. Twice Tempted, jeaniene frost

7. Blame Someone Else Day (Sept. 13): Read a book recommended to you by someone or a book from your GR recommendations. Then you can blame, or credit, someone else! Artemis Fowl, eoin colfer (GR rec) Finished~09.04

8. Elephant Appreciation Day (Sept. 22): And there is so much to appreciate...! Read a book with an animal (or shifter) on the cover or in the story. How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf, molly harper

9. National Good Neighbor Day (Sept. 28): I have some and I hope you do too! Read a book where a neighbor plays part in the story or a friends to lovers story. Trick or Treachery, jessica fletcher

10. Reader's Choice: Read any book of your choosing! Adrift on St. John, rebecca m hale

September RRRC Challenge
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1. S author (Snow) -The Zero Knot
2. Published 2010 - All I Ever Wanted
3. Historical in USA - Just Imagine
4. TBR > 1 yr - The Rake
5. Someone in Bed - The Bride Thief
6. UF/PNR - Feral Sins
7. Recommended - Down to You
8. Shifter - Tortoise Interruptus
9. Neighbor - Perfection
10. My choice - The Perfect Rake

I'm in! 10 most likely, great categories :)

SEPTEMBER
0 of 10 Complete!

1. Starts with “S”: One Good Earl Deserves a Lover by Sarah MacLean
2. Nice Reads Pollyanna!: Working Stiff by Rachel Caine
3. Connecticut: Pushing Up Daisies by Rosemary Harris (set in CT)
4. Fight Procrastination: Only Lycans Need Apply by Michelle Bardsley (TBR since 3/2012)
5. Make Your Bed: Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacey (get into bed)
6. Defy Superstition: Mate Claimed by Jennifer Ashley (Paranormal)
7. Blame Someone Else: Big Girl Panties by Stephanie Evanovich (GBR)
8. Elephant Appreciation: Tiger Magic by Jennifer Ashley (tiger on cover)
9. Good Neighbors: Sunrise Point by Robyn Carr (neighbors involved)
10. Reader's Choice: Serpent's Kiss by Thea Harrison

To Read:


Complete:

2013 September Monthly Challenges

0/4 Completed

1. 'S' is for September:Shira Anthony,The Melody Thief

2. Member of the Month - Pollyanna: Pollyanna has been a member of the RRRC since January 2010. Here is the link to Pollyanna's shelves. Please read a book from any of Pollyanna's shelves or a book published in 2010.

3. Geography - Connecticut: One story has a character who works for the government, another story takes place at a lake. Hot Summer Nights


4. Fight Procrastination Day (Sept. 6): One problem with this group, it makes your TBR grow and grow and many books get neglected. Read a book that has been on your to-read (or similar) shelf for over a year. Or if you are a newer member to goodreads, one that has been on that shelf since you joined.

5. Make Your Bed Day (Sept. 11):

6. Defy Superstition Day (Sept. 13): Knock on Wood, Cross Your Fingers or maybe counting on Beginner's Luck - all things we might be doing this Friday the 13th! Or you could read instead! Read a PNR, UF, horror or a book with any good or bad luck symbol on the cover.

7. Blame Someone Else Day (Sept. 13): Recommended in the Random Lists challenge-Playing Games

8. Elephant Appreciation Day (Sept. 22):Dog on cover-Otherwise Alone

9. National Good Neighbor Day (Sept. 28): I have some and I hope you do too! Read a book where a neighbor plays part in the story or a friends to lovers story.

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

I'm in! 8 has been good to me, so I'll stick with that...

I'm in.

SEPTEMBER
0 of 5 Complete!

1. Starts with “S”: The Secret of Ella & Micha by Jessica Sorensen

2. Pollyanna's Shelve: Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn

4. Fight Procrastination: Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater (On To-Read since 5/17/12)

5. Make Your Bed: Taking Care of Business by Megan Hart

10. Reader's Choice: Not Sure Yet :)

RRRC: September Monthly Challenge
Duration: September 1st - September 30th
8/8

✔1. 'S' is for September: Must Love Fangs by Jessica Sims (3/9) ****
✔3. Geography - Connecticut: The Outlaw and the Lady by Lorraine Heath (9/9) ****
✔4. Fight Procrastination Day (Sept. 6): Midnight Sins by Lora Leigh (7/9) ***
✔5. Make Your Bed Day (Sept. 11): A Rogue's Proposal by Stephanie Laurens (17/9) *****
✔6. Defy Superstition Day (Sept. 13): Defying Pack Law by Eve Langlais (2/9) **
✔7. Blame Someone Else Day (Sept. 13): Skin in the Game by Jackie Barbosa (17/9) ***
✔8. Elephant Appreciation Day (Sept. 22): Zane by Kimberly Lewis (20/9) ****
✔10. Reader's Choice: Whispers in the Dark by Maya Banks (1/9) ****

RRRC: September Monthly Challenge
Duration: September 1st - September 30th

1. 'S' is for September: Seanan McGuire ---- Chimes at midnight
2. Member of the Month - My soul to keep ---- Rachel Vincent
3. Geography: Sealed with a Curse ---- Cecy Robson
4. Fight Procrastination Day: The Eldritch Conspiracy ---- Cat Adams
5. Make Your Bed Day: Seawitch ---- Kat Richardson
6. Defy Superstition Day: Downpour ---- Kat Richardson
7. Blame Someone Else Day: Hollowland ---- Amanda Hocking
8. Elephant Appreciation Day:How To Run With A Naked Werewolf - Molly Harper
9. National Good Neighbor Day: Immortal in Death ---- J.D. Robb
10. Reader's Choice: Tall, Dark & Dead ---- Tate Hallaway

10/10

September Challenge
0/4

1.S' is September: Hallway there - Susan Mallery

2. Member of the month: Remember me? - Sophie Kinsella

7. Blame someone else : Sarah's Key - Tatiana de Rosnay

10. Readers choice :

I'm in for 8. Here's the theory.

0/8 Read

S is for September: Scandal in Scotland by Karen Hawkins
Hi Pollyanna! Mark of the Demon by Diana Rowland
Connecticut: Books Can Be Deceiving by Jenn McKinlay
Fight Procrastination Day: Trapped by Kevin Hearne
Make Your Bed Day: TBD
Defy Superstition Day: Venom by Jennifer Estep
Elephant Appreciation Day: Pride Mates by Jennifer Ashley
My Choice: TBD

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

2. Member of the Month - Pollyanna: Pollyanna has been a member of the RRRC since January 2010. Here is the link to Pollyanna's shelves. Please read a book from any of Pollyanna's shelves or a book published in 2010.

3. Geography - Connecticut: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Connecticut.2013 September Monthly Challenges

This thread is for the participants to post their list and update their progress. The suggestions thread is located HERE.

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

2. Member of the Month - Pollyanna: Pollyanna has been a member of the RRRC since January 2010. Here is the link to Pollyanna's shelves. Please read a book from any of Pollyanna's shelves or a book published in 2010.

3. Geography - Connecticut: Read a book whose author, character or setting is from Connecticut.

So you can also read a historical romance set in the United States or any book where a MC works for the government. Or you could read a book with a body of water on the cover or is set on a body of water. In addition, you may read The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn or any other classic.

4. Fight Procrastination Day (Sept. 6): One problem with this group, it makes your TBR grow and grow and many books get neglected. Read a book that has been on your to-read (or similar) shelf for over a year. Or if you are a newer member to goodreads, one that has been on that shelf since you joined.

5. Make Your Bed Day (Sept. 11): Or don't! Read a book where someone ends up in a bed at some point - alone or otherwise! =P

6. Defy Superstition Day (Sept. 13): Knock on Wood, Cross Your Fingers or maybe counting on Beginner's Luck - all things we might be doing this Friday the 13th! Or you could read instead! Read a PNR, UF, horror or a book with any good or bad luck symbol on the cover.

7. Blame Someone Else Day (Sept. 13): Read a book recommended to you by someone or a book from your GR recommendations. Then you can blame, or credit, someone else!

8. Elephant Appreciation Day (Sept. 22): And there is so much to appreciate...! Read a book with an animal (or shifter) on the cover or in the story.

9. National Good Neighbor Day (Sept. 28): I have some and I hope you do too! Read a book where a neighbor plays part in the story or a friends to lovers story.

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