Wrap Up of Just for Fun Reading Challenge 2012 & 2013 Sign up

One of my goals this year was to read more for fun this year so I joined in this challenge. With all of the reading I do for the blog and for editing, it was a real challenge but I did it! I managed at least one book for fun every month and this month I managed even more. I am so pleased and it was so rewarding that I signed up for the 2013 challenge also. :) I know it will be a challenge, a real challenge, but it's a reward to read just for fun so it's worth doing.

100 Books in a Year Reading Challenge 2011

     Ok, I mean it this time. :D THIS is the last reading challenge that I'm signing up for in 2011. We're only a week into the new year and I already have 4 books under my belt so I should be able to accomplish this one. Particularly as now and then, I'll take a weekend to blow off everything, and just curl up and read. On those weekends I have read as many as 5 books. So I have a very good chance of actually finishing this challenge, especially as the books I read for my other challenges will count toward this one.

     The nitty gritty details:

It's hosted by Book Chick City, so go there to sign up. You can join anytime between Jan. 1, 2011 and Dec. 31, 2011.

• Rules - Read 100 or more books in 2011

• All books can crossover into other challenges you have on the go.

• Only print books and ebooks count (no audiobooks).

• You can join anytime between now and the later part of next year.

• At the beginning of Jan 2011, I will add a link so you can add your reviews but this is not obligatory.

• You don't have to have a blog to join in - for those without a blog just FILL IN THIS FORM and I will add you to the list - just join the discussion in the comments section to let us know when you've read a book and what you thought of it! :)

• You can also follow each other's progress and chat about the VC books you read on twitter too - just use #100BooksInAYear :)

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Books read:

1) Tempest's Legacy by Nicole Peeler
2) Heart's Sentinel by PJ Schnyder

3) A Safe Harbor by Moira Rogers
4) Counterfeit Magic by Kelley Armstrong
5) The Grinrose Path by Rob Thurman
6) The Radleys by Matt haig
7) I Thought It Was You by Shiloh Walker
8) The Search by Nora Roberts
9) Flesh and Fire by Laura Anne Gilman

Mystery & Suspense Challenge 2011!

     Ok, this is the last challenge I'm signing up for; I'm not sure I can manage anymore, even with crossovers allowed. :D I enjoy reading mysteries, I always have, and this challenge takes into account all of the variations and sub-genres.

     There's even  a prize, being offered by Simon & Schuster, UK. Details down below.

          Details

• Timeline: 01 Jan 2011 - 31 Dec 2011
• Rules: To read TWELVE (12) mystery & suspense novels in 2011 (12 is the minimum but you can read more if you wish!)
• You don't have to select your books ahead of time, you can just add them as you go. Also if you do list them upfront you can change them, nothing is set in stone! The books you choose can crossover into other challenges you have on the go.
• You can join anytime between now and the later part of next year.
• At the beginning of Jan 2011, you will find a link to specific month to add your reviews. There will be a monthly prize too courtesy of the lovely Simon & Schuster - you must be signed up to the challenge and add the link to your review to be entered into the monthly prize draw.
• To sign  up, go HERE.  

     Now, there are many different sub-genres of mystery and suspense and the host, Book Chick City, is including all of them - you can choose from the numerous sub-genres, from cosy mysteries such as Agatha Christie to the more hard-boiled kind like V.I. Warshawski by Sara Paretsky, or romantic suspense written by the likes of Linda Howard, forensic crime such as those written by Kathy Reichs and even paranormal/supernatural suspense such as Kelley Armstrong. The challenge should have something for everyone! :)

     And finally, the prize details :)

• Courtesy of publisher SIMON & SCHUSTER UK, ALL participants of this challenge will receive a free ARC of 'The Survivor' by Sean Slater to start you off on your challenge! Once you have made your participation post and signed up for the challenge, FILL OUT THIS FORM! This form will ask for your full name, postal address, post URL and your entry number from the participants list found on the host site  (so she can verify), which she will then pass on to the publisher.

Have fun reading!

2011 e-Book Reading Challenge

Now that I have an e-reader, a Kindle, I keep playing with it and just generally acting like a kid with a shiny new toy. Oh, wait. I am. :P So when I saw this challenge posted over The Book Vixen site, I jumped on it. I'm aiming for obsessed, it seems to fit. :P If you have an e-reader, why not join in? You're reading on it anyway aren't you?

The Challenge is being hosted by The Ladybug Reads.

Challenge Guidelines:

1. Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate.
-Non-bloggers: Include your information in the comment section.

2. There are four levels:

--Curious – Read 3 e-books.

- Fascinated – Read 6 e-books.

- Addicted – Read 12 e-books.

-- Obsessed – Read 20 e-books.

3. Any genre counts.

4. You can list your books in advance or just put them in a wrap-up post. If you list them, feel free to change them as the mood takes you.

5. Challenge begins January 1, 2011 and lasts until December 31, 2011.
 
6. Go to The Ladybug Reads’ blog to sign up.

1. Tempest's Legacy by Nicole Peeler
2. Heart's Sentinel by PJ Schnyder
3. A Safe Harbor by Moira Rogers
4. I Thought It Was You by Shiloh Walker

Horror & Urban Fantasy Reading Challenge 2011

Yes, another challenge that I'm going to participate in. Actually I think that both Jax and I are doing this one so we will have two lists of books read, one for each of us. Book Chick City is hosting this one. I don't read much in the way of horror novels but I do read a lot of urban fantasy and some times the lines between the genres get blurry. We only need to read a minimum of 24 books during the year, though of course we can read more. I don't expect to have any problem with accomplishing that. :)

Here are the details:

• You must sign up at Book Chick City or your reading won't count towards the challenge.       
• Timeline: 01 Jan 2011 - 31 Dec 2011
• Rules: To read TWENTY FOUR (24) horror & urban fantasy novels in 2011 (24 is the minimum but you can read more if you wish!)
• You don't have to select your books ahead of time, you can just add them as you go. Also if you do list them upfront you can change them, nothing is set in stone! The books you choose can crossover into other challenges you have on the go.
• You can join anytime between now and the later part of next year.
• At the beginning of Jan 2011, you will find a link to add your reviews.
• You don't have to have a blog to join in - for those without a blog just go to Book Chick City and BCC will add you to the list - just join the discussion in the comments section to let us know when you've read a book and what you thought of it! :)

1. Tempest's Legacy by Nicole Peeler
2. Heart's Sentinel by PJ Schnyder
3. A Safe Harbor: Building Sanctuary by Moira Rogers
4. The Radleys by Matt Haig
5. I Thought It Was You by Shiloh Walker 

2011 Support Your Local Library Challenge

I live, I mean LIVE at my local library. If I'm not at work, and the library is open, I'm there. The librarians all know me by name, When I walk in, they immediatley check the hold shelf for me. :D It's only 20 minutes from home, has a wonderful supply of books, periodicals, databases, etc., has free internet access, friendly helpful librarians, etc. It's an awesome place and I would easily read 50%  fewer (maybe even more!)  books than I do if I couldn't use the library. I'm lucky and live in a state where the libraries are regionalized. Town and college libraries participate, and each network has hundreds of participating libraries. So, if the book I want isn't available locally, I can request it from another library in the network and there's no fee for the service. Plus, no matter what town I live in, my library card and privileges are good statewide, subject to each library's rules and regulations.

So, when I saw The Book Vixen's post about the challenge I knew I wanted to participate. It's actually being hosted by The Book Junkie. Invite your friends, tell your local library, share it on Twitter, facebook, and other social sites. Most of all, have fun. :)


Rules:

1. Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate.  Click HERE to sign up.
2. There are four levels to this challenge...Pick your passion: 
        ►The Mini – Check out and read 30 library books. 
        ►Fun Size – Check out and read 40 library books. 
        ►Jumbo Size – Check out and read 50 library books. 
        ►Mega Size – Check out and read 51+ library books.
3. Audio, Re-reads, eBooks, YA, Young Reader – basically any book counts just as long as it is checked out from the library. Books MUST be checked out like with a library card, books purchased at a library DO NOT count. 
4. No need to list your books in advance. You may select books as you go. Even if you list them now, you can change the list if needed.
5. Crossovers from other reading challenges count. YAY!
6. Challenge begins January 1st, 2011 and goes thru December 31st, 2011.

I am being ambitious and aiming for the Jumbo size, a minimum of 50 library books read in 2011. I know I've done it in years past, but I wasn't reviewing then. I enjoy reading for review but it does cut into my time to read for myself. I think I can do it. :)

1. The Grimrose Path by Rob Thurman
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