100+ Reading Challenge [2011]

2011 100+ Reading Challenge

Message from MyOverstuffedbookshelf.blogspot.com

*This challenge is usually hosted over at J. Kaye's Book Blog, but I haven't heard anything from her about hosting it.

As of today, I have read and reviewed 278 books for 2010.  I have many more to post before the finish date of December 31, 2010.  I know that I will be able to finish this challenge next year, but I am challenging you to beat your 2010 record this year! Can you read over 100 books this year?

DETAILS:

1. The goal is to read 100 or more books. Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate. Posting on GoodReads or wherever you post your reviews is good enough.

2. Audio, Re-reads, eBooks, YA, Manga, Graphic Novels, Library books, Novellas, Young Reader, Nonfiction – as long as the book has an ISBN or equivalent or can be purchased as such, the book counts.

What doesn't count: Individual short stories or individual books in the Bible.

3. 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.

4. Crossovers from other reading challenges count.

5. Challenge begins January 1st thru December, 2011. Books started before the 1st do not count. You can join at anytime.

6. When you sign up under Mr. Linky, put the direct link to your post where your books will be listed. Include the URL to this post so that other viewers can find this fun challenge. If you’d prefer to put your list in the sidebar of your blog, please leave your viewers the link to the sign up page. Again, so viewers can join the challenge too.

This is the second time I had to do this because somehow it got replaced... uggggggggh.. so here we go:


1. Just a Hint Clint [Visitation Series #1] by Lori Foster
2. Jamie [Visitation Series] by Lori Foster
3. Pretty Little Liars [Pretty Little Liars #1] by Sara Shepard
4. Beyond the Highland Mist [Highlander Series #1] by Karen Marie Moning (review)
5. To Tame a Highland Warrior [Highlander Series #2] by Karen Marie Moning (review to come)
6. Highlander's Touch [Highlander Series #3] by Karen Marie Moning (review to come)
7. Kiss of the Highlander [Highlander Series #4] by Karen Marie Moning (review to come)
8. Dark Highlander[Highlander Series #5] by Karen Marie Moning (review to come). 
9. Immortal Highlander [Highlander Series #6] by Karen Marie Moning (review to come)
10. Spell of the Highlander [Highlander Series #7] by Karen Marie Moning (review to come)
11. Darkfever [Fever Series #1] by Karen Marie Moning
12. Prince Joe [Tall Dark and Dangerous Series #1] by Suzanne Brockmann (review)
13. Forever Blue [Tall Dark and Dangerous Series #2] by Suzanne Brockmann (review)
14. Frisco's Kid [Tall Dark and Dangerous Series #3] by Suzanne Brockmann (revew to come)
15. Everyday, Average Jones [Tall Dark and Dangerous Series #4] by Suzanne Brockmann (revew to come)
16. Harvard's Education [Tall Dark and Dangerous Series #5] by Suzanne Brockmann (revew to come)
17. Hawken's Heart [Tall Dark and Dangerous Series #6] by Suzanne Brockmann (revew to come)
18. The Admiral's Bride [Tall Dark and Dangerous Series #7] by Suzanne Brockmann (revew to come)
19. Identity: Unknown [Tall Dark and Dangerous Series #8] by Suzanne Brockmann (revew to come)
20. Get Lucky [Tall Dark and Dangerous Series #9] by Suzanne Brockmann (revew to come)
21. Taylor's Temptation [Tall Dark and Dangerous Series #10] by Suzanne Brockmann (revew to come)
22. Night Watch [Tall Dark and Dangerous Series #11] by Suzanne Brockmann (revew to come)
23. A Hunger Like No Other [Immortals After Dark Series #1] by Kresley Cole
24. No Rest for the Wicked [Immortals After Dark Series #2] by Kresley Cole
25. Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night [Immortals After Dark Series #3] by Kresley Cole
26. Dark Needs at Night's Edge [Immortals After Dark Series #4] by Kresley Cole
27. Dark Desires after Dusk [Immortals After Dark Series #5] by Kresley Cole
28. Kiss of a Demon King [Immortals After Dark Series #6] by Kresley Cole
29. Matched [Matched Trilogy #1] by Allie Condie
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(I'll add more when I need to)

2011 Urban Fantasy Challenge

2011 Urban Fantasy Challenge

The Rules:

1. Create a post for the challenge using the image above and link back to this post.
--Non-Bloggers: You are welcome to join too. Post your list of books in the comment section of the wrap-up post.


2. Sign up with the Mr. Linky.
--Link to your challenge post when you sign up please.
[go to: Jamie's Bookshelf to post the link every month in the comments]

3. There are 4 levels:
-- Newbie ~ read 5 Urban Fantasy titles
-- Intermediate ~ read 15 Urban Fantasy titles
-- Moderate ~ read 25 Urban Fantasy titles
-- Professional ~ read 40 Urban Fantasy titles

**An "up the anty" Challenge**
-- Rockstar ~ Read 60 Urban Fantasy titles
-- AWESOME SAUCE ~ Read 80 Urban Fantasy Titles

The goal of this challenge is to try your chosen level of Urban Fantasy novels between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011. Books read before January 1, 2011 do NOT count towards the challenge.


4. Audio, eBooks, paper all count. Re-reads are ok but try to keep them to a minimum. Cross overs from other challenges are ok.


5. There is no need to create your list now. Please feel free to use your challenge post to keep track of your titles if you so desire.

If you are looking for idea's I found this list on Goodreads. It has close to 600 Urban Fantasy titles on it and it maybe a good place to start if this is a "new to you" genre.

I love Urban Fantasy, so I will try for: Professional (eeeek!)\


1. Beyond the Highland Mist [Highlander Series #1] by Karen Marie Moning (review)
2.To Tame a Highland Warrior [Highlander Series #2] by Karen Marie Moning (review to come)
3. Highlander's Touch [Highlander Series #3] by Karen Marie Moning (review to come)
4. Kiss of the Highlander [Highlander Series #4] by Karen Marie Moning (review to come)
5. Dark Highlander[Highlander Series #5] by Karen Marie Moning (review to come)
6. Immortal Highlander [Highlander Series #6] by Karen Marie Moning (review to come)
7. Spell of the Highlander [Highlander Series #7] by Karen Marie Moning (review to come)
8. Darkfever [Fever Series #1] by Karen Marie Moning
9. A Hunger Like No Other [Immortals After Dark Series #1] by Kresley Cole
10. No Rest for the Wicked [Immortals After Dark Series #2] by Kresley Cole
11. Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night [Immortals After Dark Series #3] by Kresley Cole
12. Dark Needs at Night's Edge [Immortals After Dark Series #4] by Kresley Cole
13. Dark Desires after Dusk [Immortals After Dark Series #5] by Kresley Cole
14. Kiss of a Demon King [Immortals After Dark Series #6] by Kresley Cole
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(I'll add more when I need to)

2011 E-Book Reading Challenge

2011 E-Book Reading Challenge

Ladies and gentlemen! Start your engines e-readers!

This challenge is being hosted by Lady Bug 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 seven levels:
-- Curious – Read 3 e-books.
-- Fascinated – Read 6 e-books.
-- Addicted – Read 12 e-books.
-- Obsessed – Read 20 e-books.
-- Possessed – Read 50 e-books.
-- Fanatical – Read 75 e-books.
-- Monomaniacal – Read 100 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. When you sign up under Mr. Linky, put the direct link to your post about the E-Book Reading Challenge. Include the URL so that other participants can join in and read your reviews and post. (click here to go sign up)


I'm going for Possessed!!!


My books:


1. When Bruce Met Cyn by Lori Foster (review to come) [I also have the mass market so I'm counting it for "Off the Shelf" challenge too!]
2. A Hunger Like No Other [Immortals after Dark Series #1] by Kresley Cole
3. No Rest for the Wicked [IAD #2] by Kresley Cole
4. Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night [IAD #3] by Kresley Cole
5. Dark Needs at Night's Edge [IAD #4] by Kresley Cole
6. Dark Desires after Dusk [IAD #5] by Kresley Cole
7. Kiss of a Demon King [IAD #6] by Kresley Cole
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Strong Heroine Challenge

2011 Strong Heroine Reading Challenge

The Rules:

1. Create a post for the challenge using the image above and link back to this post.

--Non-Bloggers: You are welcome to join too. Post your list of books in the comment section of the wrap-up post.

2. Sign up with the Mr. Linky.
--Link to your challenge post when you sign up please.

3. The goal of this challenge is to read AT LEAST 12 novels that have "Strong Heroine's" between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011. Books read before January 1, 2011 do NOT count towards the challenge.

4. Audio, eBooks, paper all count. Re-reads are ok but try to keep them to a minimum. Cross overs from other challenges are ok.

5. There is no need to create your list now. Please feel free to use your challenge post to keep track of your titles if you so desire.


Here are a couple of lists that I found on Goodreads if you are looking for ideas: Strong Heroine Series, Best Heroine in a Fantasy Book, The Heroine Book Lists.

Click here for Book Junkie's original post.


I will post links to the 12 reviews below!
1. Playing With Fire by Gena Showalter (review to come) [re-read/listen]
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Off The Shelf Reading Challenge

2011 Off the Shelf Reading Challenge

I have so many books overflowing my two book shelves. And these book shelves have lots of room (2 rows of mass market books lain flat, stacked on top of each other. For my hardbacks/trade, they're 2 rows standing up.... 7 shelves. Plus, I have other books laying flat on top of my hardback/trade books). So, it's about time to start pecking away at them.


And here's the challenge to do it:

Off The Shelf Challenge

Are your books multiplying like rabbits before you even get a chance to read them? Trying to keep up with them, but can't stop buying new ones?

Maybe this challenge is for you. I know what it's like. There's so many titles and so many beautiful books out there sometimes it's hard to keep that TBR shelf under control, but if you really want to try why not challenge yourself?

The challenge begins on the 1st of January and ends on the 31st of December 2011

Note: This challenge is to read those books you own copies of, but have never got around to reading. If you don't have many that you own, but have a massive TBR shelf you're welcome to read those ones as long as you don't add new ones. You don't need to actually get rid of your books after you've read them, this is just to read them.

How To Participate

-Decide which challenge level you'll be doing (further below) - do not include books that you buy from the start of this challenge.

-Grab the code for the badge down below and post it on a side bar or in a signature (if you want to participate, but aren't blogging, on a social network or forum - Submission For Non Bloggers).

-Create your own post to let all your readers know you’re taking part in the challenge and at what level (if you're really proficient you can list your books!). Make sure to link back to this page with either one of the buttons or a text link..

-Use the link form below to enter into the challenge by sharing your challenge post url and your name (either your name, blog name, or both).Please don't use the comment form to participate, only to comment on the challenge or something else..

-Submit your reviews (if you choose to review them, but that is optional) on the review page.

-When you’ve completed you’re challenge let us know on the completion post. If you're using a tag or category I recommend sharing the link back to that so everyone can find them

-Challenge Levels

Tempted– Choose 5 books to read
Trying – Choose 15 books to read
Making A Dent – Choose 30 books to read
On A Roll – Choose 50 books to read
Flying Off – Choose 75 books to read

For extra hard challenges

Hoarder – Choose 76-125 books to read
Buried – Choose 126-200 books to read

Click here to see the original page at Bookish Ardour!

I have more than enough to do the "buried", but I think I'll stick with "making a dent". I'll update with links to reviews below as i do them.

1. Just a Hint Clint by Lori Foster (review to come)
2. When Bruce Met Cyn by Lori Foster (review to com) [bought the kindle edition before remembered had the mass market... counting for both challenges. yay for idiocy!]
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2011 Show Me the Free Reading Challenge

2011 Show Me the Free Reading Challenge

My husband will appreciate this one. So will my bank account!

Here is how it works:



•Should you choose to participate in this challenge, your goal is to read at least twelve (12) legally obtained e-books which you got for FREE for your e-reading device. While twelve is the minimum there is no maximum limit.
•Anyone can join. You don't have to be a blogger, and you don't have to live in the United States.
•Any E-Reader will work for this challenge, including: iPad, Kindle, Nook, Kobo, Sony Reader, enTourage.
•Please Note: If you don't have an e-reading device, you can still join in with Amazon's Free Kindle Reading Apps which you can download for your iPhone, iPad, Mac, PC, Blackberry and more.
•The challenge runs from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011. You can join at anytime.
•e-books in ANY genre count for this challenge as long as it was FREE at the time that you downloaded it.
•Every month in 2011, I will make a post for the Show Me The Free Reading Challenge so you can link your reviews.
•Those that link their reviews will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a different prize each month, such as an Amazon or Barnes & Noble Gift Card, a bookmark, or a GelaSkins for your E-Reader. Winners will be announced at the end of each month.


Challenge Guidelines:

•If you blog, create a post announcing your participation in the challenge. Please include a link back to this post.
•Non blogger must publish reviews on some type of public domain such as Goodreads, Shelfari, LibraryThing, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble to enter the monthly giveaway.
•When you post your book review, you MUST say how you obtained the free read. Please make your source clear.
•You can list your books in advance or list them as you read them.
•Crossovers to other reading challenges is acceptable, but galley e-books DO NOT count. Again, this is a Reading Challenge to read as many of the FREE e-books legally offered for your e-reader. To get started, check out the Top 100 Free books on Amazon, or the Free e-books on Barnes & Noble.
•Any linked reviews that do not meet the guidelines will not be entered into the monthly drawing for the prize of the month.


Levels:

Coupon Clipper: 12 Books
Penny Pincher: 24 Books
Super Saver: 30+ Books

click this link to sign up for The Undead Reader's Challenge

I will probably only be able to do the Coupon Clipper but try to for Super Saver, since life changes may either take away all the free time I have for reading or it'll give me so much more time (hoping for the latter, obviously). Plus, I have over 1500 other books I'd like to read. I wish I was joking... But I have a list, and it keeps raising.


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