Showing posts with label Reading Challenge. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Reading Challenge. Show all posts

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Christian Fiction Reading Challenge

This Challenge is being hosted by Jamie The Book Junkie's Book Shelf. The goal of this challenge is to read AT LEAST 12 novels that are Christian based fiction between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011. Please visit Book Junkie's Book Shelf for the rules. I've been wanting to read more Christian based fiction and this will be the encouragement I need!

1. The Bride Collector by Ted Dekker
2. Chasing Fireflies by Charles Martin

3. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
4. Persuasion by Jane Austen
5. The Priest's Graveyard by Ted Dekker
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Stephen King Challenge 2011

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This challenge is being hosted by Book Chick City. Being a Stephen King fan, I have read many of his books, but there are still a few out there I haven't read.

Challenge Details
•Timeline: 01 Jan 2011 - 31 Dec 2011
•Rules - There are two levels: Read either SIX (6) or TWELVE (12) Stephen King novels in 2011 (6 is the minimum but you can read more than 12 if you wish!)


I will join in to read six.

For the rest of the rules and to join in visit Book Chick City.

1. Full Dark, No Stars

2. Cujo

3. Desperation

4. The Regulators

 5.Riding the Bullet
6. Firestarter

Monday, December 13, 2010

E-Book Reading Challenge 2011


The Ladybug Reads is going to be taking over the E-Book Reading Challenge for 2011. It was previously hosted by Alaine at Queen of Happy Endings.

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.

I will start with the Addicted and shoot for 12 e-books this year. Click on each title to view my review.

1. Horns by Joe Hill
2. And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
3. Whose Body? by Dorothy L. Sayers
4. Riding the Bullet by Stephen King
5. Darkness Under the Sun by Dean Koontz
6. Dog Boy by Eve Hornung
7. Silas Marner by George Eliot
8. Heaven is for Real by Tod Burpo
9. The Insidious Dr. Fu Manchu
10. Clouds of Witness by Dorothy L. Sayers
11. The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie
12.The Hunger Games

Audiobook Challenge 2011

The 2011 Audio Book Challenge is being hosted by Teresa at Teresa's Reading Corner. The 2010 edition was hosted by Alaine of Queen of Happy Endings. When Alaine was looking for someone to take over for her, Teresa happily volunteered. The 2011 Audio Book Challenge will run from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011.

The levels are as follows: Curious: 3 Audio Books
Fascinated: 6 Audio
Books Addicted: 12 Audio Books
Obsessed: 20 Audio Books
I'm going to go for the Obsessed level!
1. Promises in Death by JD Robb
2. Kindred in Death by JD Robb
3. The Lucky One by Nicholas Sparks
4. Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks
5. Alex Cross's Trial by James Patterson
6. The Bride Collector by Ted Dekker
7. The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks
8. I, Sniper by Stephen Hunter
9. Eclipse
10. Breaking Dawn By Stephenie Meyer
11. A Prisoner of Birth by Jeffery Archer
12. Chasing Fireflies by Charles Martin
13. Jolie Blon's Bounce by James Lee Burke
14. The Glass Rainbow by James Lee burke
15. Hell's corner by David Baldacci
16. Decision Points by George W. Bush
17. Travels with Charley by John Stenibeck
18. A Red Herring With Mustard by Alan Bradley
19. The Red Queen by Philippa Gregory
20. Deeper Than the Dead by Tami Hoag
21. Secrets to the Grave by Tmi Hoag
22. The Other Queen by Philippa Gregory

Read Your Name Challenge 2011

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Read Your Name Challenge
❥☪LIZZ☪❥ from All About Challenges on Goodreads came up with this cute challenge with no time limit which is perfect :) I have listed books but may change my mind.


Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks



Horns by Joe Hill



Alex Cross's Trial by James Patterson



Regulators, The by Stephen King


Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout




Nights in Rodanthe by Nicholas Sparks





Sunday, December 12, 2010

2010 Reading Challenges

I am looking forward ot another year of great reading. 2009 was one of my best years yet. Here is a list of the challenges I have joined this year along with links to to my post about each one. Once there you can find the link to the home of each challenge.

2009 Reading Wrap Up
Books read in 2009

2010 Challenges:
100+ Reading Challenge (100/100) Completed!
5x4 Reading Challenge 2010 (8/20)
Decades Challenge 2010 (4/10) abandoned
eBook Reading Challenge 2010 (8/20)
2010 Cat Book Challenge (3/12)
What's In A Name Challenge (6/6) Completed!
Audio Book Challenge 2010 (20/20) Completed!
Flashback Challenge 2010 (6/6) Completed!
Typically British Reading Challenge 2010 (6/6) Completed!
Opposites Attract Challenge (10/10 matches) Completed!
Monthly Mixer Melee (64/74) (ended 11/2/10)
NaJuReMoNoMo (12/12) Completed!

On going Challenges:
Books Around the States
Books Around the World