Duration: 1st November – 30th November
Number of books: 6
Hosted by: My Vampire Book Obsession

Guy Fawkes Night, also known as Guy Fawkes Day, Bonfire Night and Firework Night, is an annual commemoration observed on 5 November, primarily in Great Britain. Its history begins with the events of 5 November 1605, when Guy Fawkes, a member of the Gunpowder Plot, was arrested while guarding explosives the plotters had placed beneath the House of Lords. Celebrating the fact that King James I had survived the attempt on his life, people lit bonfires around London; and months later, the introduction of the Observance of 5th November Act enforced an annual public day of thanksgiving for the plot’s failure. 

Duration
November 1st – 30th

Light your fire by completing at least two tasks below.

1. Read a book with a HOT character. – Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
2. Read a book set in the UK (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland). – The Mammoth Book of Irish Romance edited by Trisha Telep
3. Read a book with tagged historical or with a very old character. – Demon Angel by Meljean Brook
4. Read a book with royalty in the story. – Wolves of the Witchwood by Kate Forsyth
5. Read a book written by a male author or with a male main character. – 110 Grimmer Fairy Tales by The Brothers Grimm
6. Read a book that has been adapted into a movie/TV show. – Sophie’s Choice by William Styron

Duration: 1st November – 30th November
Number of books: 6
Hosted by: My Vampire Book Obsession

Check out these gorgeous dolls!! Get one each month by completing at least 2 tasks out of a set of 6.

The dolls you collect will be in your Vampire Heart thread. Don’t have a thread? You can still do the challenge if you want 🙂

November 

1. Read a book by an author whose name (first or last) begins with a letter in ‘November’. – Demon Angel by Meljean Brook
2. Read a book that you added to your TBR last year. – The Mammoth Book of Irish Romance edited by Trisha Telep
3. Read a book with a musical character or instrument on the cover. – The Language of Thorns by Leigh Bardugo
4. Read a book set during a holiday season. – Halloween in Atlantis by Alyssa Day
5. Read a book that is part of a series with 10 or more books out.
6. Read a book with shapeshifters. – Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day

Duration: 1st November – 30th November

Number of books: 11 (+9 bonus)

Hosted by: My Vampire Book Obsession

Duration:

November 1st – November 30th

How it Works:

Ten books each month is a lot, so there will be 5 different levels. Pick which level you want to do and that’s how many items you will need to check off.

Levels:

Transitional – 2 books

Fledgling – 4 books

Vampire – 6 books

Master – 8 books

Vampire King or Queen – 10 books

1. November 1st is All Saints’ Day. Read a book with an angel, a ghost, or a spiritual character. – Demon Angel by Meljean Brook

2. November 1-2 Day of the Dead (Dio De Los Muertos). This festival honors the dead by celebrating the lives and deaths of our loved ones. Read a book where a character experiences a death or a transformation. – Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman

3. Veteran’s Day honors those who have served in the military. It is observed on November 11th. Read a book with a soldier, military family, or with a character with the same first name as a family/friend that served. – Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day

4. November 14th – Feast of Musicians and Bards – Druid celebration of the Celtic musical arts. Read a book with a musical character, with a Druid/Bard, or music is an important element of the book. – Wolves of the Witchwood by Kate Forsyth

5. November 14 1889 – Reporter Nellie Bly began her attempt to duplicate the literary journey of Jules Verne’s Phileas Fogg by traveling around world in less than 80 days. She succeeded, finishing the trip in January in 72 days and 6 hours. Read a book with travel/adventure, with Steampunk as a MPG, or read Around the World in Eighty Days

6. November celebrates the Fairy Sidhe. Read a book with a fae/fairy/elven character or set in Ireland/Scotland. – The Mammoth Book of Irish Romance edited by Trisha Telep

7. November 15th is clean out your refrigerator day. Instead of doing that, put your feet up and read a book from a series/author you love. You deserve it! – Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Illustrated Edition by J.K. Rowling & Jim Kay

8. The Kona Coffee Festival is held in Hawaii each November. Read a book set in Hawaii, with a coffee loving character, or drink coffee while reading a book set in a beautiful place. – Wild Thing by Marjorie M. Liu, Maggie Shayne, Alyssa Day & Meljean Brook

9. Red Planet Day is November 28th. The planet Mars is referred to as the “Red Planet” because it appears red in color. Red Planet Day honors our celestial neighbor, the fourth planet in the solar system. Read a book with a warrior/battle, a romance with an alpha male, or a science fiction book.

10. My favorite cousin Kira’s birthday is during November. Read a zombie book, or a book with a character that has red hair. – The Language of Thorns by Leigh Bardugo

Bonus:

Thanksgiving. Do as many as you wish.

This year I am grateful for…

Books & Hobbies-Read a book with a dragon in it. – Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Illustrated Edition by J.K. Rowling & Olivia Gill

Family-Read a book with a close family relationship.

Food-Read a book with a letter in the title from the words Thanksgiving Feast.

Friendship-Read a book with a friend or with a side character you’d like to be your friend. – Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor (Zuzanna)

Health-Read a book with a vampire or other immortal character.

Job, Career, Vocation-Read a book with an interesting task, work environment and/or a great boss.

Money-Read a book with a rich character or buy a book and read it. – The Nanny Diaries by Nicola Kraus & Emma McLaughlin

Pets-Read a cat/dog mystery or a book where an animal is important to the story.

Significant Other-Read a book with a book boyfriend/girlfriend you have or want… – The Nutcracker by Alexandre Dumas

Success-Read a book where the good guys/gals triumph or with a great reward at the end. – 110 Grimmer Fairy Tales by The Brothers Grimm

Duration: 1st November – 30th November

Number of books: 3

Hosted by: Bookworm Bitches

There are 3 tasks, you only need to read three books to finish this challenge. Or pick one task and read 3 books for that one task. Thank you to Valyssia and Lori for the challenge ideas.

November

1. Read a book that centers around friends – Wolves of the Witchwood by Kate Forsyth

2. Read a book where the author has the first name or initials of your BFF – The Nutcracker by Alexandre Dumas (alright, not mine, but one of my Mum’s BFFs)

3. Read a book with unlikely friends or an argument between friends occurs – Demon Angel by Meljean Brook

Duration: 1st October – 31st December
Number of books: 8
Hosted by: Bookworm Bitches

Duration: 1st October – 31st October
Number of books: 3
Hosted by: Bookworm Bitches

There are 3 tasks, you only need to read three books to finish this challenge. Or pick one task and read 3 books for that one task. Thank you to Valyssia and Lori for the challenge ideas.

October
1. Read a book where there is a change of location or time. – Fire Bound by Christine Feehan
2. Read a book in which the protagonist’s personal views are seriously altered. – To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han
3. During the course of the book there is a change in seasons. – P.S. I Still Love You by Jenny Han

Duration: 1st October – 31st December

Number of books: 20

Hosted by: My Vampire Book Obsession

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Duration 

October 1st – December 31st

Levels 

Jester – 10 Books

Knight – 15 Books

Royal – 20 Books

Prove your Courage. 

1. Read a book with a courageous character. – Fire Bound by Christine Feehan

2. Read a book over 400 pages long. – Judgment Road by Christine Feehan (426 pages)

3. Read a book without reading the synopsis beforehand. – P.S. I Still Love You by Jenny Han

4. Read a book with a knight or warrior in the story. – Altered Carbon by Richard Morgan

5. Read a book a bold or striking cover (something that really stands out). – The Fish Ladder by Katharine Norbury

Prove your Strength. 

1. Read a book with a physically strong character. – Demon Angel by Meljean Brook

2. Read a book with a battle or fight in the story. – Bound Together by Christine Feehan

3. Read a book with a shapeshifter or vampire. – Wild Thing by Marjorie M. Liu, Maggie Shayne, Alyssa Day & Meljean Brook

4. Read a book with a hardback cover. – Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone Illustrated Edition by J.K. Rowling & Jim Kay

5. Read a series with 10+ books published. – Spider’s Bite by Jennifer Estep (17 books so far)

Prove your Ability. 

1. Read a new to you series. – To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han

2. Read a book in a different format to usual (audio, ebook, print) – Reinventing Ruby by Deborah Blake

3. Read a book that will help with another challenge. – Death and Relaxation by Devon Monk

4. Read a book that is already on your TBR. – The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

5. Read a book with a seasonal theme (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas) – The Nutcracker by Alexandre Dumas

Prove your Allegiance. 

1. Read a book by one of your favourite authors. – Escape from Wolfhaven Castle by Kate Forsyth

2. Read a book from the shelves of someone in the group. – Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day

3. Read a book someone in the group has rated 4 or 5 stars. – Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Illustrated Edition by J.K. Rowling & Olivia Gill

4. Read a book that was mentioned anywhere in the group. – Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor

5. Read a book with a title that begins with any letter in MY VAMPIRE BOOK OBSESSION. – Princess in Training by Meg Cabot

Duration: 1st October – 31st October
Number of books: 6
Hosted by: My Vampire Book Obsession

Check out these gorgeous dolls!! Get one each month by completing at least 2 tasks out of a set of 6.

The dolls you collect will be in your Vampire Heart thread. Don’t have a thread? You can still do the challenge if you want 🙂

October 

1. Read a book with a spooky cover. – Judgment Road by Christine Feehan
2. Read a book with a Halloween creature in the story. – Death and Relaxation by Devon Monk
3. Read a book tagged ‘horror’ or ‘paranormal’. – Fire Bound by Christine Feehan
4. Read a book with a character you’d like to dress up as for Halloween. – Spider’s Bite by Jennifer Estep
5. Read a book with a ghost or witch or vampire in the story. – Bound Together by Christine Feehan
6. Read a book that has been made into a movie or TV show. – To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han

Duration: 1st October – 31st October
Number of books: 14
Hosted by: My Vampire Book Obsession

Duration
October 1st – 31st

Complete at least 2 tasks to attend the ball.

♦ Read a book a cat or feline shapeshifter in the story.
♦ Read a book with a very old character. – Altered Carbon by Richard Morgan

♦ Read a book with a mask on the cover.
♦ Read a book tagged historical. – The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini

♦ Read a book with a decorative cover. – The Fish Ladder by Katharine Norbury
♦ Read a book with a mostly black cover.

♦ Read a book tagged steampunk. –
♦ Read a book with a character who is hiding something. – To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han

♦ Read a book with an evil character. – Bound Together by Jenny Han
♦ Read a book tagged fantasy. – Spider’s Bite by Jennifer Estep

♦ Read a book that is part of a series with more than 5 books released. – Fire Bound by Christine Feehan
♦ Read a book with more than 3 colours on the cover. – P.S. I Still Love You by Jenny Han

♦ Read a book where a character attends a party. – Judgment Road by Christine Feehan
♦ Read a book with a Halloween theme. – Death and Relaxation by Devon Monk

Duration: 1st October – 31st October
Number of books: 11
Hosted by: My Vampire Book Obsession

Levels:
Transitional – 2 books
Fledgling – 4 books
Vampire – 6 books
Master – 8 books
Vampire King or Queen – 10 books

Tasks: 
1. Read a book with a title, series name, or author that begins with any letter in OCTOBER. – To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han

2. October’s birthstone is the Opal. It is said that the opal has magical properties including deceptive hopes, illusions, secret passions, and superstitions.
Read a book where a character possesses magical abilities. – Bound Together by Christine Feehan

3. October’s birth flower is the Calendula.
Read a book that has a flower or the color orange on the cover. – Princess in Training by Meg Cabot

4. On the old Roman calendar, October was the 8th month. It got it’s name from the Latin word “Octo” meaning eight.
Read a book that is 8th in the series or that has an 8 in the page count. – Escape from Wolfhaven Castle by Kate Forsyth (185 pages)

5. October ends on the same day of the week as February every year.
Read a book tagged either paranormal or romance. – P.S. I Still Love You by Jenny Han

6. October was known by the Anglo – Saxons as Winterfylleth (Winter Full Moon) and Wyn Monath which means wine.
Read a book with a moon on the cover or where the characters share a drink. – Judgment Road by Christine Feehan

7. The Great Fire of Chicago began, and burned for 30 hours, on October 8, 1871.
Read a book set in Chicago or that has fire on the cover.

8. The First Model T Ford was put on the market, October 1, 1908.
Read a book that has a mode of transportation on the cover or that the characters go on a journey. – Fire Bound by Christine Feehan

9. Halloween is more Irish than St. Patrick’s Day! Halloween’s origins come from a Celtic festival for the dead called “Samhain”. Celts believed the ghosts of the dead roamed earth on this holiday, so people would dress in costumes and leave treats out on their front doorsteps to appease the roaming spirits.
Read a book that is set in Ireland or has ghosts in the story. – The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini (ghosts of the past)

10. In some parts of Ireland, people celebrated Halloween by playing romantic fortune telling games to predict who they would marry and when.
Read a book from the Horror genre or has your book boyfriend in it. – Reinventing Ruby by Deborah Blake

11. October is National Dessert Month.
Read a book that you consider a special treat! – The Fish Ladder by Katharine Norbury