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‘Ode To’ October – Book Bingo

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October brings all the things I love, so of course, I did an ‘Ode To’ October Bingo Board. September became busy and didn’t go exactly to plan…

‘Ode To’ October – Bingo Board

The 'Ode To' October Bingo Board presents a reading challenge with nine themed prompts perfect for the fall season. The challenge encourages readers to pick up: a book with an autumnal cover, a story set during Halloween, and a recent release. Other squares include a predicted 5 star read, a murder mystery, and a book where the main character has a cosy occupation. Finally, readers are asked to find a fall romance, tackle a book over 500 pages, and read a witchy book.

Recommendations

With recommendations, a lot of the books will fit more than the one prompt. And, as I have done some murder mystery boards before, I decided to keep the board for the ‘read a murder mystery’ prompt books from Kensington Books ‘Cozies@.

Jumping into the recommendations…

A book recommendation graphic titled “Recommendations: A book with an Autumnal cover.” It features twelve brightly illustrated romance and cosy fiction covers in fall colours. Common elements include pumpkins, autumn leaves, cosy small-town settings, and couples in autumn clothing. The grid background is beige with brown text.
A book recommendation graphic titled “Recommendations: Read a murder mystery.” It showcases twelve colourful cosy mystery covers, many featuring pumpkins, cats, witches, and small-town settings with autumn and Halloween themes. The grid-style layout is beige with dark brown text.
A book recommendation graphic titled “Recommendations: Main character has a cosy occupation.” It displays twelve illustrated covers featuring cosy small businesses like bookshops, cafés, bakeries, inns, and tearooms. The covers are warm, whimsical, and inviting, often with pastel storefronts, autumn leaves, or magical elements. The design uses a beige tiled background with brown lettering.

Prompts and books included in the images above

A book with an Autumnal cover
  • You, Again by Kate Goldbeck
  • It’s Different This Time by Joss Richard
  • Fall I Want by Lyra Parish
  • Fall at Once by Nora Everly
  • Love and Lattes at Pumpkin Hollow by Victoria Walters
  • Cozy Girl Fall by Willow Hurst
  • Given Our History by Kristyn J. Miller
  • Kindling by Bonnie Woods
  • Apple of My Eye by Claire Kershaw
  • Falling Like Leaves by Misty Wilson
  • If It Makes You Happy by Julie Olivia
  • There’s Pumpkin About You by Athena Carstairs
Read a murder mystery
  • The Cider Shop Rules by Julie Anne Lindsey
  • Murder, With a Hint of Pumpkin Spice by Laura M. Drake
  • Pumpkins and Peril by Cara Thorne
  • Halloween Cupcake Murder by Carlene O’Connor, Liz Ireland, and Carol J. Perry
  • Halloween Murder by Leslie Meier
  • Death by Hot Apple Cider by Alex Erickson
  • A Killer Crop by Sheila Connolly
  • Town in a Pumpkin Bash by B.B. Haywood
  • Murder at the Pumpkin Pageant by Darci Hannah
  • Death Overdue by Allison Brook
  • A Trip with Trouble by Diane Kelly
  • Murder on Cape Cod by Maddie Day
Main character has a cosy occupation
  • The Autumn Leaf Bookshop by Kay Michaels
  • The Next Chapter Bookshop by Brooke Skie
  • Rewitched by Lucy Jane Wood
  • By the Book by C.A. Steinhaus
  • The Irresistible Blueberry Bakeshop & Café by Mary Simses
  • A Touch of Magic at the Comfort Food Café by Debbie Johnson
  • Legends & Lattes by Travis Baldree
  • The Pumpkin Spice Café by Laurie Gilmore
  • The Amberglow Candy Store by Chiyoko Kurisu
  • The Crescent Moon Tearoom by Stacy Sivinski
  • The Cinnamon Spice Inn by Harper Graham
  • Costumes for Time Travellers by A.R. Capetta

TBR / What I Read Cards

As always, I’ve created these boards to help you build your TBR or track what you’ve read. You can also upload them to share on your Instagram stories!

A blank "Ode To" October Bingo Board template for "TBR" (To Be Read) is shown. The background is a light brown with a subtle floral pattern at the top and bottom. The title "Ode To October TBR" is in large, dark brown font at the top. Below the title are nine empty white rectangles, arranged in a 3x3 grid, where book covers or titles can be added. The handle "@afictionalplace" is at the bottom center in small, dark brown font.
A blank "Ode To" October Bingo Board template for "Reads" (To Be Read) is shown. The background is a light brown with a subtle floral pattern at the top and bottom. The title "Ode To October Reads" is in large, dark brown font at the top. Below the title are nine empty white rectangles, with 5 white stars underneath, arranged in a 3x3 grid, where book covers or titles can be added. The handle "@afictionalplace" is at the bottom center in small, dark brown font.

October’s Goal

I’m putting the disappointment of last month’s low reading count behind me! October is here, and I’m embracing the ultimate challenge: aiming for 31 reads in 31 days! It’s a huge goal, but I’m determined to fill up this ‘Ode To’ October Bingo Board and make up for lost time. Let the spooktacular speed-reading commence!

Do you have any intense reading goals this month, or am I just being crazy? ????

What’s your goal for October?

And that is the ‘Ode To’ October Book Bingo! I’d love to hear your thoughts, and if you decide to play along, please tag me on Instagram @afictionalplace.

Comment below or find me on Facebook, Instagram, Bookstagram or Pinterest.

As always, thanks for reading…

Hannah Marie x

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