2025 September Monthly Challenge
🎵 Read a book published in September, or read a book with a primarily blue cover in honor of September's birthstone, the Sapphire.
The Duke's Sharpshooter - C.H. Admirand (Dragonblade - Sept 2025) - Sept 12
2. September Month-Long Observance - Classical Music
Month
Celebration of Classical Music Month started in 1994 by President Bill Clinton, who declared every September as Classical Music Month. His proclamation stated, “Classical music is a celebration of artistic excellence… This month we exalt the many talented composers, conductors, and musicians who bring classical music to our ears… Music is a unifying force in our world, bringing people together across vast cultural and geographical divisions.”
🎵 Read a book with an artistic character of any kind...performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc.
3. Featured Author Challenge (FAC) - Shelly Laurenston/G.
A. Aiken
Fun Facts about Shelly Laurenston:
* She writes fantasy stories as G. A. Aiken, while Shelly Laurenston books are often paranormal shifter stories.
* Shelly published her first book, To Challenge A Dragon, in 2004.
* Originally from Long Island, Shelly now lives on the West Coast of the US with her family and her beloved dog, Aggie.
* Growing up, she religiously watched old black-and-white movies like the Wolfman, Frankenstein, Dracula.
🎵 Read a book written by
Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken, or any author with her first or last name.
🎵 You may also read a book set in Long Island, or by an author who is from the West Coast. You can also read any book shelved as a Fantasy or Paranormal, published in 2004, or a book with a dog, or the colour black or white on the cover.
4. September 3 - Skyscraper Day
A day to appreciate record feats of engineering and award-winning architectural marvels.
🎵 Read a book set in a famous city, or with skyscrapers on the cover. You can also read a book which has been nominated or received an award or has a character that is an Engineer, Architect or works in construction.
5. September 6 - World Beard Day
Celebrating a day to show off the many styles of facial hair. It is speculated that the roots of World Beard Day dates back to around 800 A.D. Danish Vikings had a special day to glorify beards and those who wore them.
🎵Read a Book with a beard on the cover, a romance genre where you would likely find a bearded character (eg. historical, age gap, mafia, suspense or small-town romance) or a book with an 8 or 0 in the published date.
Celebration of Classical Music Month started in 1994 by President Bill Clinton, who declared every September as Classical Music Month. His proclamation stated, “Classical music is a celebration of artistic excellence… This month we exalt the many talented composers, conductors, and musicians who bring classical music to our ears… Music is a unifying force in our world, bringing people together across vast cultural and geographical divisions.”
🎵 Read a book with an artistic character of any kind...performing artist, painter, sculptor, etc.
Fun Facts about Shelly Laurenston:
* She writes fantasy stories as G. A. Aiken, while Shelly Laurenston books are often paranormal shifter stories.
* Shelly published her first book, To Challenge A Dragon, in 2004.
* Originally from Long Island, Shelly now lives on the West Coast of the US with her family and her beloved dog, Aggie.
* Growing up, she religiously watched old black-and-white movies like the Wolfman, Frankenstein, Dracula.
🎵 You may also read a book set in Long Island, or by an author who is from the West Coast. You can also read any book shelved as a Fantasy or Paranormal, published in 2004, or a book with a dog, or the colour black or white on the cover.
A day to appreciate record feats of engineering and award-winning architectural marvels.
🎵 Read a book set in a famous city, or with skyscrapers on the cover. You can also read a book which has been nominated or received an award or has a character that is an Engineer, Architect or works in construction.
Celebrating a day to show off the many styles of facial hair. It is speculated that the roots of World Beard Day dates back to around 800 A.D. Danish Vikings had a special day to glorify beards and those who wore them.
🎵Read a Book with a beard on the cover, a romance genre where you would likely find a bearded character (eg. historical, age gap, mafia, suspense or small-town romance) or a book with an 8 or 0 in the published date.
The Paradise Petition - Carolyn Brown (Montlake - July 2025) (historical) - Sept 3
6. September 6 - National Read A Book Day
Grab a book you might enjoy and spend the day reading, either by yourself or with others
🎵Read a book about an author or publisher, book club, library or book shop, or has a book on the cover. You can also read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months.
7. September 25 - National One-Hit Wonder Day
A day to honour all the musical artists and chart-topping songs that make them memorable--even if it was just once.
🎵Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author. You can also read a stand-alone book (ie. not part of a series).
Grab a book you might enjoy and spend the day reading, either by yourself or with others
🎵Read a book about an author or publisher, book club, library or book shop, or has a book on the cover. You can also read a book that has been recommended to you or on your TBR list for more than 6 months.
A day to honour all the musical artists and chart-topping songs that make them memorable--even if it was just once.
🎵Read a book from a debut or "new to me" author. You can also read a stand-alone book (ie. not part of a series).
Full Speed Ahead - Merline Lovelace (Merline Lovelace - Sept 2025) (stand-alone) - Sept 13
8. September 26 - European Day Of Languages
This Day promotes the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe where over 200 languages are spoken and about 54% of Europeans can speak more than one language.
🎵 Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title. You can also read a book with a character who speaks another language, or a book which is translated into more than one language.
This Day promotes the rich linguistic and cultural diversity of Europe where over 200 languages are spoken and about 54% of Europeans can speak more than one language.
🎵 Read a book set in Europe or a book that mentions a European country, city or famous landmark in the title. You can also read a book with a character who speaks another language, or a book which is translated into more than one language.
Devil's Cub - Georgette Heyer (Sourcebooks Casablanca - Nov 2009) (France) - Sept 9
9. September 29 - World Heart Day
This day has become the biggest global awareness raising campaign for cardiovascular health.
🎵 Read a book with a character or setting in medical or sports and fitness field. You can also read a book with a heart or the colour red on the cover.
This day has become the biggest global awareness raising campaign for cardiovascular health.
🎵 Read a book with a character or setting in medical or sports and fitness field. You can also read a book with a heart or the colour red on the cover.
To Steal a Lyon's Heart - Dayna Quince (Dragonblade - July 2025) (doctor) - Sept 7
10. Reader's Choice
🎵 Read any book of your choice.
🎵 Read any book of your choice.
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