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Tuesday, December 17, 2013

2014 Finishing the Series Reading Challenge

http://socratesbookreviews.blogspot.com/2013/11/2014-finishing-series-reading-challenge.html

 I have several series that I'm behind on. I start one and lose track or I get sidetracked by review books and then I get behind. So, I'm taking part in this series challenge hosted by Socrates' Book Reviews.

Here are the rules  and all the info from the challenge post at SBR:

1) All books that are part of a continuing series qualify (i.e. Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove, Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum, James Patterson's Alex Cross, etc. etc.)

2) It doesn't matter if you have 1 or 10 books in a series to complete it, it qualifies (i.e. if you only need to read one more Sookie Stackhouse book to complete the goal, that's fine) The goal is to complete a series from wherever you are up to until the last published book.

3) The qualification period is January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014. Books must be read during this time frame to count.

4) Take the button above and post about it. Use the Mr. Linky at SRB to sign up and make sure you link it directly to your post about this challenge.

5) If you don't have a blog, that's fine; leave a comment at the original post to sign up and tell us what you are reading. Or you can join the Goodreads group for this challenge by clicking here.

6) Any format of book counts - audio, ebook, etc.

7) You should choose the series you want to finish before the challenge begins, but it isn't necessary. It's fine to change series during the year - as long as you complete whichever series it is.

8) Choose a level....

Level 1 - Complete 1 series.
Level 2 - Complete 2 series.
Level 3 - Complete 3 or more series.

Okay, I'm going for Level 3 and these are the series that I want catch up on:

October Daye by Seanan McGuire

I've read four of the seven full-length books currently published and there's an eighth planned for next year.

Black Wings by Christina Henry

I've read two of the six published books but own 4 of them; I can get the rest from my library. I'm not sure if there will be more in the series but I'll catch up to book six and see where the series is then.

Kitty Norville by Carrie Vaughn

I've read the first eight books, there are currently twelve with a thirteenth expected next year.

I am going to be a busy Bea. :D

ETA 3/1/14:  I've decided to drop the Black Wings series and add in Mercy Thompson by Patricia Briggs, Ashfall by Mike Mullin, Midnight Magic Mystery by Jennifer Harlow, Coming Home by Jessica Scott, and Kara Gillian by Diana Rowland. That makes my total series that I'm aiming for 7. Gulp. There's 1 more series I may do, if I can squeeze it in, but this is the list for now.

ETA 6/1/14: And I'm adding one more, cuz I'm just plain nuts. :D I'm adding The Clifton Chronicles by Jeffrey Archer. This is not the extra series I mentioned earlier, that series is still waiting in the wings. I'm playing catchup on this series and I realized I should add it to this challenge. New series total - 8

Sunday, November 3, 2013

2014 What An Animal Reading Challenge

http://socratesbookreviews.blogspot.com/2013/11/2014-what-animal-reading-challenge-vii.html

How could I resist an animal challenge? I certainly read enough books with animals, and this one is pretty easy:

Read at least 6 books that have any of the following requirements:


a. there is an animal in the title of the book

b. there is an animal on the cover of the book

c. an animal plays a major role in the book

d. a main character is (or turns into) an animal (define that however you'd like).

***** AMENDED:

Level 1 - Read up to 6 books

Level 2 - Read 7-12

Level 3 - Read 13 or more



The animals can be real or imaginary, you don't need a blog, and crossovers with other challenges are permitted and encouraged.
 For more information and to sign up, go here.

My goal - Level 2 7-12 books. Between cozy mysteries and urban fantasies, this should be a breeze. Did I just jinx myself? :D
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Saturday, November 2, 2013

Cruisin' Thru the Cozies Reading Challenge 2014


It's only November, and just barely, but next year's challenges are already popping up. I did this one this year and enjoyed it so I'm signing up again for next year. The challenge is hosted by
Socrates' Book Reviews and runs from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014. It includes all book formats - print, ebook, and audio.

I'm going for Level 3 - Super Sleuth - Read 13 or more books.

Need more info? Ready to join in? Go  here.

Sunday, January 6, 2013

Cruisin' Thru the Cozies Reading Challenge 2013



Thanks to The Readingista for the heads up about this challenge. This will be my last one for the year as it makes my 5th one for the year. O_o

This challenge is hosted by Socrates' Book Reviews Blog. I enjoy cozy mysteries and currently I have a bunch from the library and more on my TBR shelf. So, this should be an easy one for me. :D

Not sure what a cozy mystery is? Read here for more info. 

The Details:

Dates:  January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
Check Ins:  Review Link Up  and Wrap Up Post 
The review link up will be just the one post at SBRB and can be updated monthly.
 
Formats: All formats count - print, digital, audio
 
Levels:
  • Level 1 - Snoop - Read at least 6 books
  • Level 2 - Investigator - Read 7-12 books
  • Level 3 - Super Sleuth - Read 13 or more books
My Goal:  I'm shooting for Level 3. It'll be a stretch for me, which is good. 

My Books: I'll post them here, with links to the review, if I did one. If not, I'll just post the title and dates read.


January

1)  Hearse and Buggy by Laura Bradford (that's the goodreads review; it'll post on the blog on Monday January 4th)
2) Killer Librarian by Mary Lou Kirwin

February