Pages for Pounds

The main link for this challenge could be found here ..

Is your TBR overflowing off your shelves? Have you vowed not to buy any books until you read the ones you already own? Did you just receive a lot of books over the holidays? Or maybe, like me, you just have page after page after page of books on your shelfari "Plans to Read" list. If you consider your TBR pile or list to be "overweight" this challenge is for you!*

Pages for Pounds is a fairly basic challenge. It's quite simple:
1. Take the books on your TBR list

2. Read them

3. Weigh the book using a kitchen scale or go to amazon.com and check the shipping weight.

4. Twice a month report the amount of weight you've read5. At the end of the challenge see how much weight you've taken off your TBR pile!

See? Fairly simple.
You don't need to sign up for this challenge. You may join at any time. Pages for Pounds officially starts on January 1, 2009 and will end on February 28, 2009. The official winner is the member of The Challenged Reader who has lost the most weight during the challenge. Even if you aren't declared the winner you're still a winner to have tackled some weight from your TBR!

Throughout the challenge there may be occasional opportunities to lose some extra weight. I won't tell you how just yet, but you'll find out when these opportunities arise.

There will be check-ins twice a month to report your progress and for the admins. to tally up the pounds. Only report the books that are finished. If you're still reading a book save it until the next check-in. All books count. There isn't any specific criteria just read what you want to read and what's already on your TBR (or any new books you can't possible refrain from adding to your TBR). Since you don't need to sign up for this challenge whenever you join just post your results at the next check-in.

Please report the weight of the actual edition you read. If you read a hardback you can report the weight of the hardpack. If it's a paperback, or mass market edition report the weight of those particular books. Audiobooks count as well. For audiobooks the weight is the weight of the audibook itself. You can weight the audiobook in the case or use amazon.com. During the check-ins post if it was a hardback, paperback, mass market, audiobook, or electronic reader edition.

There won't be any prizes given to the winner, but you will receive bragging rights and if you have a blog or a webpage a special graphic to show off your dedication to reducing your TBR.

Any questions? Feel free to let us know!

* Even if you don't consider your shelf or list to be overweight and, unlike a lot of us, are able to refrain from buying books that consume all your space, you may still participate in all the fun. =P

Okay, for books read on Kindle, or any other electronic reader, we decided to use the mass market paperback edition (or if it's only available in regular paperback, then that one). We decided that since both electronic readers and mass markets are easily carried around those would count the same.

My List ..

1. Charlotte's Web by E. B. White 14.4 ounces = 0.9 lb.

2. Memories of My Melancholy Whores by Gabriel Garcia Marquez 3.5 ounces = 0.21875 lb.

3. Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx 5.6 ounces = 0.35 lb.

4. Beloved by Toni Morrison 7.2 ounces = 0.45 lb.5. Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson 8 ounces = 0.5 lb.6. Dead To The World By Charlaine Harris 5.6 ounces = 0.35 lb.7. Shakespeare's Landlord by Charlaine Harris 4 ounces = 0.25 lb.8. High Fidelity by Nick Hornby 14.1 ounces = 0.88125 lb.9. Sex And The Single Vampire by Katie MacAlister 4 ounces = 0.25 lb.10. A Girl's Guide to Vampires by Katie MacAlister 7 ounces = 0.4375 lb.

11. Dead As A Doornail by Charlaine Harris 4 ounces = 0.25 lb.

12. Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris 13.6 ounces = 0.85 lb

13. Acting Like Family by J.J. Massa 6.4 ounces = 0.4 lb.

14. Stalked by Brian Freeman 1.1 lb.

15. A Living Nightmare by Darren Shan 9.4 ounces = 0.5875 lb.16. The Vampire's Assistant by Darren Shan 6.4 ounces = 0.4 lb.

My log could also be found here ..

My Grand total = 8.45 lb.

Buy One Book and Read It Challenge 2009

The main link for this challenge could be found here ..

This challenge is designed to encourage you to rediscover the joy of reading, while supporting the authors who bring us books.

There are two levels or choices for this challenge. Because a lot of people who read this blog are voracious readers, I have added a new level this year.

1) The first option is to simply buy one book and read it. The book you buy and read should be a book you have chosen for yourself for pleasure. It should not be work related and books read to your children do not count.

2) The second option is to buy one book a month and read it. I am asking that those of you who will probably already have one book read by January 2 choose this option.

Books can be on your other challenge lists, it is only necessary that you buy them and read them!

The challenge will end December 31, 2009. I will post a Mr. Linky for reviews on January 1st. If you plan to join in, please leave a comment and please consider spreading the word about this challenge...especially among your non-bookish friends. At the conclusion of the chalenge, I will draw a winner from each pool of participants to win a 10 dollar Amazon gift card. Happy Book Buying and Reading!

I will be choosing option #2

My list..
1. Beloved by Toni Morrison
2. Burn by Anne Rainey (Linda Ingmanson)
3. Sincerely Yours by Rebecca Goings
4. The Pumpkin Mashers by Linda Oness
5. Unwanted Visitor by Lori Derby Bingley
6. Out Of The Box (The Edge Series #1) by Kallysten
7. Out Of The Box (The Edge Series #2) by Kallysten
8. Out Of The Box (The Edge Series #3) by Kallysten
9. Immoral by Brian Freeman
10. Bet Me by Lucynda Storey
11. Cover Me by L.B. Gregg
12. Night Moves I by Kiernan Kelly, Matt Brooks, Erastes and Kira Stone

2009 Book Buddy Blogger Challenge

The main link for this challenge could be found here ..

Rules:

The challenge will run all of 2009.

You will be required to read 5 books from a list of 10 that are recommended by a book blogger buddy.

The books should be from their list of best books from 2008. It's that easy.

Then let us know what you think of your friend's choices. Do you agree or disagree and why?

Haven't you always wanted to read books that your blogger friends rave about? Now is your chance. Look up those reviews, ask your buddies for a list and pick five for 2009!

My list of recommendations..

1. In Cold Blood by Truman Capote (Raspberrymocha55 )

2. Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon (kairilily)

3. A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini (kairilily)

4. Night's in Rodanthe by Nicholas Sparks (sandy)

5. The Wedding by Nicholas Sparks (sandy)

6. Uglies by Scott Westerfeld (Kristal )

7. You Suck by Christopher Moore (blackadder )

8. A Man Named Dave by David Pelzer (Brittney R )

9. Two for the Dough (Aleta E )

10. The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman (Passion for the Page)

This is my top ten list of favorite books of 2008 if anyone is interested :)

I have not read one single book from this challenge, I guess it's just not for me.. I might or might not try it out again :(

Series Challenge Season 3

The main link for this challenge could be found here ..

The challenge starts December 1st, 2008 and goes until November 30th, 2009.

The rules are easy:

1) Pick a couple series you already started and now want to finish (meaning, you'll be all up to date with the series when it ends).

2) Read at least 4 books, more are also okay, of course!

3) Post your review of the books on your blog or in the comment section, no matter how long. If you post the review on your blog, please post a link to the review in the comment section so that everyone else can check out your review.

4) Have fun!To sign up, click here

I am planning on finishing the Southern Vampires series so starting the 1st of Dec I read..

1. Living Dead In Dallas by Charlaine Harris (Sookie #2)
2. Club Dead by Charlaine Harris (Sookie #3)
3. Dead To The World By Charlaine Harris (Sookie #4)
4. Dead As A Doornail by Charlaine Harris (Sookie #5)
5. Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris (Sookie #6)
6. All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris (Sookie #7)
7. From Dead To Worse by Charlaine Harris (Sookie #8)

The Lily Bard series (5 books total)
1. Shakespeare's Landlord by Charlaine Harris

The Dark Ones Series (6 books total)
1. Sex And The Single Vampire by Katie MacAlister (book 2)
2. A Girl's Guide to Vampires by Katie MacAlister (book 1)

From The Montgomery Family Legacies Series (5 books)
1. Acting Like Family by J.J. Massa

From the Cirque Du Freak Series (12 books)
1. A Living Nightmare by Darren Shan
2. The Vampire's Assistant by Darren Shan
3. Tunnels Of Blood by Darren Shan

From the No Evil Series (3 books) DONE
1. Speak No Evil by Allison Brennan
2. See No Evil by Allison Brennan
3. Fear No Evil by Allison Brennan

From the Lords Of The Underworld Series
1. The Darkest Fire by Gena Showalter

From the Demonica Series
1. Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione
2. Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione

From the On The Edge Series (10 books)
1. Out Of The Box (The Edge Series #1) by Kallysten
2. Out Of The Box (The Edge Series #2) by Kallysten
3. Out Of The Box (The Edge Series #3) by Kallysten

From the Predator Trilogy (3 books)
1. The Prey by Allison Brennan

From the "Blooded" series (2 books)
1. Hot Blooded by Lisa Jackson

From the "Stride" series (4 books)
1. Immoral by Brian Freeman
3. Stalked by Brian Freeman

From the "Vampire Diaries" series (5 books)
1. The Awakening (Vampire Diaries Book 1) By Lisa J Smith

Official Winter Challenge

The main link for this challenge could be found here ..

Tien H wrote..
This is a challenge that I'm doing with a book club of mine that I'd thought I'd share with you as it's really interesting in the variety of tasks :)

RULES:
1. Anyone can participate and can join in at anytime after December 1st and before February 28th.
2. Each individual can set their own goal as to how many points they think they can earn in that time and if they want to they can reward themselves.
3. Each task counts for points only once and the same book can not be used for two categories.
4. Re-reads count (unless otherwise stated).
5. If you have at least 50% of a book you started prior to the beginning of the current challenge it may be counted towards your point total if it meets the criteria for one the tasks.
6. Small adjustments can be made to the categories but try to stick as close to the task as possible...if you aren't sure feel free to ask.
7. In general small books (I'd say 100 pages or less) like children's books should be used sparingly and only for the 5 point tasks.
8. Other than that just have fun and post what you are reading and your point totals...

5 POINT TASKS
1. February Is African American History Month: Read A Book With A Main Character Who Is African American Or A Biography/Autobiography Of An African American.
2. February Is National Library Lovers Month...Visit Your Local Library And Either Check Out A Book Or For Those Who Have To Own - Buy One From A Library Sale And Read That Book. (Previously Purchased Books Don’t Count.)
3. For Valentine’s Day: Read a Romance Novel.
4. It’s Winter: Read A Book Whose Title Contains a Winter Weather Word – i.e. Blizzard, Snow, Ice, Sleet, Icicle, Snowflake, Frost, Freeze, Slush, Flurry, Chill, Or Hail.
5. Pick 10 Books From Your TBR List, Put The Titles Pieces Of Paper, And Pick One Out Of A Basket Or A Hat Whatever You Can Find, And Then Read That Book.
6. Read A Book By A New, First Time Author. (The author can have only one published book at the time you read it.)
7. Read A Book Whose Title Starts With The Word Who, What, Where, When, Why Or How.
8. Read A Book Whose Title Contains The Word Winter, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or any other winter holiday.
9. Read A Mystery Novel.
10. The Oscars Are In February: Read a Book you’ve Already Seen the Film To.

10 POINT TASKS
1. For Chinese New Year: Read a Book That Takes Place in China or Was Written By a Chinese Author.
2. For The Holiday Season: Read a Book with a Holiday Song in the Title.
3. For Christmas: Read a Book with Any of the Following in the Title: Angel, Miracle, God, Jesus, Shepherd, Manger, Wise Man, Mary, or Joseph.
4. For Valentine’s Day: Read a Book with the Word Love, Romance, Kiss, Valentine, Cupid, Sweetheart or Heart in the Title.
5. Many Great Authors Died In 2008: Read A Book By An Author Who Died This Year. http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/years/2008.htm
6. Read A Book That Takes Place In A Country That Is Part Of Your Ancestry (I.E. If Your Irish Read A Book That Takes Place In Ireland Or About Ireland).
7. Read A Book Where The Main Character Is Mentally Or Physically Handicapped.
8. Read A Book Whose Title Contains The Word King, Queen, Princess, Prince, Duke, Or Duchess.
9. Read A Book With December, January, Or February In The Title.
10. Read A Book With A Title Containing The Name Of A Body Part (Eg. Hand, Nail, Finger, Toe, Etc).

15 POINT TASKS
1. For African American History Month: Read a Book about the Civil Rights Movement (Non-Fiction) or Takes Place during That Time Period (Fiction).
2. For Christmas: Read a Book with the word Santa, Elf, or the Name of Any of the Reindeer in the Title.
3. For Valentine’s Day: Read a Book with the Word Chocolate (Or Type of Chocolate or Other Candy) In The Title, Then Eat That Kind Of Chocolate Or Candy.
4. Read A Book And Read It's Sequel. Books should be read back to back. They can be any two books from a series (not necessarily book 1 & 2) but should be read in order i.e. book 3 then book 4 not book 5 then 8.
5. Read A Book Where One Of The Main Characters Has The Same Profession As You.
6. Read A Historical Fiction Book Featuring A Famous Historic Personality Or A Biography Of A Historical Figure.
7. Read A Non-Fiction Book About A Religion Other Than Your Own.
8. Read A Book That Relates To One Of Your New Year's Resolutions.
9. The Oscar’s are coming: Read a Book or Play Whose Movie Counterpart Was Nominated or That Won in the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay Category and Watch the Film. ttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Academy_Award_for_Writing_Adapted_Screenplay
10. In Honor Of Inauguration Day: Read A Book About Politics/Politicians (Fiction Or Non-Fiction).

25 POINT TASKS
1. Read a book about / set in / or by an author of a country with a name that starts with the first letter of your name (first / middle / last). Example - If your name is John - you could read a book about Japan, set in Jamaica, or written by an author from Jordan. http://www.listofcountriesoftheworld.com/
2. Read a book that you have started but never finished.
3. Read a book of at least 700 pages.

This is my list for now ..

1. Read A Mystery Novel (5 points)

• B is for Burglar (Sue Grafton) DONE

2. Read A Book And Read It's Sequel. Books should be read back to back. (15 points)

• Living Dead in Dallas (Charlaine Harris) (book #2 Southern Vampires series) DONE
• Club Dead (Charlaine Harris) (book #3 Southern Vampires series) DONE

3. Read a Book you’ve Already Seen the Film To (5 points)

• Brokeback Mountain (Annie Proulx) DONE

4. Read A Book Where The Main Character Is Mentally Or Physically Handicapped (10 points)

• Sex And The Single Vampire by Katie MacAlister DONE
  

Capture the Tag

The main link for signing up for this challenge could be found here ..

This challenge is based in the Play Book Tag groups on Shelfari.

We will start the game at midnight EST on January 5th so please sign up prior to that.

This challenge will actually be a RACE with a start and finish. The objective is for a player to be FIRST to capture all 200 top tags. The top 200 tags are listed at www.shelfari.com/books/tags.

Tags will be captured by reading books that have as many tags as possible. The game is truly a race. Everyone starts on the same day and the first person to capture all the tags is the winner and that ends the game.

So, say a book is tagged historical fiction, fiction, England, novel, and favorites. The person who read this book would have five tags with that first read. He or she would then try to read a second book that had some of the remaining 195 tags and so on and so forth until all the tags were completed. The tags do not have to be captured in any particular order. Not sure how long this activity will last - - it could be over pretty quick seeing how people consume books around here.

Each person must track their reads in a personal discussion entitled "Capture the Tag - [Shelfari name]. So, when you complete a book, you'd list the book and all the tags that you've captured with it.

Of course, we'll be giving participation points for reviews that you include of books that you've read for the challenge.

I will probably continue in this race till I finish it, just to see how long it will take me to do that :)

1. Charlotte's Web by E. B. White
61 tags: 2006,2007,20th century, action, adventure, american, american literature, animals, book club, childhood favorite, children, childrens, childrens book, childrens books, childrens fiction, childrens lit, childrens literature, children's literature, classic, classic literature, classics, coming of age, contemporary fiction, death, fairy tales, family, fantasy, favorite, female author, fiction, friendship, historical, humor, humour,illustrated, inspirational, juvenile, leadership, literature, love, magic, movie, movie tie-in, novel, own,parenting, personal favorite, picture book, picture books, read, relationships, romance, satire, school, survival, travel, wish list, women writers, ya, young adult, youth

2. Memories of My Melancholy Whores by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
7 tags: adult, english, memoir, memoirs, military, politics, writing

3. Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx
5 tags: 2008, contemporary, drama, short stories, western

4. Beloved by Toni Morrison
32 tags: 1001 books you must read before you die,19th century, africa, african american, america, american history, culture, ebook, favorite author, feminism, gothic, historical fiction, history, horror, murder, mystery, mythology, paranormal, poetry, psychology, read in 2008, religion, science fiction, sci-fi, spirituality, supernatural, teen, teens, thriller, thrillers, unread, war

5. Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson
13 tags: books i own, business, health, library, management, non fiction, nonfiction, non-fiction, philosophy, reference, self-help, social commentary, sociology

6. Star Wars Legacy Comic #27 (no review)
7 tags: comic, comics, graphic novel, graphic novels, scifi, sf, star wars

7. Matbakh Hawaa - (An Arabic Cookbook) (no review)
2 tags: cookbook, cooking

8. Exotic Erotica Bundle by Eden Bradley, Jina Bacarr and Delilah Devlin
8 tags: anthology, dark fantasy, erotica, japan, urban fantasy, vampire, vampires, women

9. Dead To The World By Charlaine Harris
9 tags: chick lit, comedy, contemporary romance, cozy mystery, paranormal romance, series, suspense, werewolves, witches

10. Shakespeare's Landlord by Charlaine Harris
3 tags: crime, detective, shakespeare

The challenge has officially ended with three winners but I'm planning to continue on my own pace so I could catch up with my other challenges :)

11. High Fidelity by Nick Hornby

100 Shots of Short

The main link for this challenge could be found here ..

The challenge is a simple one - no time limit, no specific titles, just the goal of reading 100 self-picked short stories as and when possible.

I will starting this challenge from Dec. 08 and will see when I will be done with it.

The stories i read so far are..

1. Dracula Night by Charlaine Harris
2. The Mournful Cry of Owls by Christopher Golden
3. I Was A Teenage Vampire by Bill Crider
4. Twilight by Kelley Armstrong
5. It's My Birthday, Too by Jim Butcher
6. Grave-Robbed by P.N. Elrod
7. The first Day of the Rest of Your Life by Rachel Caine
8. The Witch and the Wicked by Jeanne C. Stein
9. Blood Wrapped by Tanya Huff
10. The Wish by Carolyn Haines
11. Fire and Ice and Linguini for Two by Tate Hallaway
12. Vampire Hours by Elaine Viets
13. How Stella Got Her Grave Back by Toni L.P. Kelner
14. Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx
15. Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson
16. Invite Me In by Delilah Devlin
17. Tokyo Rendezvous by Jina Bacarr
18. Soul Strangers by Eden Bradley
19. Copycats by Michael A. Arnzen
20. Burn by Anne Rainey (Linda Ingmanson)
21. Sincerely Yours by Rebecca Goings
22. The Pumpkin Mashers by Linda Oness
23. The Darkest Fire by Gena Showalter
24. Unwanted Visitor by Lori Derby Bingley
25. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F. Scott Fitzgerald
26. Out Of The Box (The Edge Series #1) by Kallysten
27. Heart Storm by Liane Gentry Skye
28. Out Of The Box (The Edge Series #2) by Kallysten
29. Serial by Blake Crouch & JA Konrath
30. Five Alarm Flirting by Moira Rogers
31. Out Of The Box (The Edge Series #3) by Kallysten
32. Bet Me by Lucynda Storey
33. Theron's Boys by Kiernan Kelly
34. Inferno by Matt Brooks
35. Chiaroscuro by Erastes
36. Immortal Steps by Kira Stone
37. Rot by Michele Lee
38. Roped Into Romance by Alison Kent
39. Orgasms R Us by Alice Gaines
40. My Soul To Lose by Rachel Vincent
41. My Bi-sexual Wife
42. Her Secret Closet
43. Nice and Cozy
44. My Daughter's and My, Sex Education
45. My Brother's Girlfriend
46. My Holiday at the Lake
47. Illusion by Edmond Cheng
48. Aimee & Chloe: Two Sordid Stories of Sin and Incest by Valerie Gray
49. The Infected - A Modern Day Vampire Tale - by Natalie Lamont
50. Fairy Dust
51. Dracula Night
52. One Word Answer
53. Lucky
54. Gift Wrap
55. Big Girl Love by Marion Francis
56. Callie's Meadow by Maya Banks
57. By The Clock by Milena Gomez
58. Colters' Wife by Maya Banks
59. Conrad's First Girl by Varian Krylov
60. Connections by Selena Kitt
61. 101 Degrees Fahrenheit by Eva Gale
62. Awakening by Selena Kitt
63. Uninhibited by Jax Cassidy
64. Savage Cravings by Marie March
65. Footsteps by Sandi B
66. The Book by Pete Anstice
67. Flaming Hot by Marion Francis
68. Candy Cane Kisses by Jenna Byrnes
69. Beck and Call by Dili San Jules
70. Belly Button Reset by Joshua Hale Fialkov
71. Criss Cross by Marion Francis
72. Thaw by Jordan Castillo Price
73. Jailhouse Rock by L.C. Chase
74. Magnum Tales ~ A is for Anal by J.M. Hadley
75. Sex Stalker by Darren G. Burton
76. Blank by Sommer Marsden
77. Taken On The Train by Roxy Jacobs
78. Taken By The Cops by Roxy Jacobs
79. Taken In The Taxi by Roxy Jacobs
80. IOU Sex by Calista Fox
81. Things You Should Know by Pete Clark
82. A Second Chance by L. Blakes
83. The Glass Case: A Short Story by Kristin Hannah
84. Rose and the Alien by Nikki Palmer
85. Forgotten Soul by Natasha Duncan-Drake
86. Overtime by Bad Penny Press
87. The Call by Merrill Gemus
88. Eating Ice Cream on the Subway by Steve Nugent
89. Rhiannon's New School by Jennifer Campbell
90. Kerri Gets Caught by Nikki Palmer
91. Unplugged by Savannah Reardon
92. On the Bus by Selena Kitt
93. Teacher Gets Taught by Chloe Cox (Erotic Lessons: Student Teacher)
94. Daddy Of The Bride by Katie Cramer
95. Daddy's Little College Girl: A Step-Daughter's Fantasy by Bailey Marie
96. I'll Do Anything For This Job by Holly Love
97. Anal Obsession by Aaron Ace
98. Teacher Gets Caught by Chloe Cox (Erotic Lessons: Spanking and Discipline)
99. Teacher Gets Bought by Chloe Cox (Erotic Lessons: Double Penetration)
100. The Power of Mesmerism A Highly Erotic Narrative of Voluptuous Facts and Fancies by Anonymous
101. Hot Desires by L Wesley
102. Double Penetration by the Warehouse Ghosts by Cordelia Montgomery

2009 Young Adult Book Challenge

The main link for this challenge could be found here ..

Guidelines for 2009 Young Adult Book Challenge

1. Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate.
2. Read 12 Young Adult novels. 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.
3. Challenge begins January thru December, 2009.
4. You can join anytime between now and December 31, 2009.

My list..

1. A Living Nightmare by Darren Shan
2. The Vampire's Assistant by Darren Shan
3. Tunnels Of Blood by Darren Shan
4. Coraline by Neil Gaiman
5. The Pumpkin Mashers by Linda Oness
6. Rise Of The Bludgens The 4th Breed by Marcus Redgrave
7. The Awakening (Vampire Diaries Book 1) By Lisa J Smith
8. Marked - House Of Night 1 - PC Cast and Kristin Cast
9. My Soul To Lose by Rachel Vincent
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Post reviews here ..

Post completed lists here ..


I did finish most of it, but still didn't complete it.. hopefully better luck next time :)

2009 Chick Lit Challenge

The main link for this challenge could be found here ..

From January 1 through December 31, 2009, read at least 10 chick lit books.


Books can overlap with other challenges and you can change your list at any time.

1. Dead To The World By Charlaine Harris

2. Shakespeare's Landlord by Charlaine Harris

3. High Fidelity by Nick Hornby

4. Sex And The Single Vampire by Katie MacAlister

5. A Girl's Guide to Vampires by Katie MacAlister

6. Dead As A Doornail by Charlaine Harris

7. Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris

8. All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris

9. From Dead To Worse by Charlaine Harris

10. Bet Me by Lucynda Storey

2009 eBook Reading Challenge

The main link for this challenge could be found here ..

This challenge is for readers who love eBooks or would like to explore more in 2009.

Guidelines:

1. You can join anytime as long as you don’t start reading to your books prior to 2009.

2. Read 10 eBooks in 2009.

3. Overlaps with other challenges are fine.

4. When you sign up under Mr. Linky, list the direct link to your post where your eBooks will be listed. If you list just your blog’s URL, it will be removed. If you’ll be posting your challenges on your sidebar, then please put the button up and link before signing up. If you don’t have a blog, leave the URL blank.

5. You do not have to list your books ahead of time. If you decide to, you can change them as you go. Feel free to remove or add titles as needed.

To post reviews go here ..

To post completed list go here ..


My list of read books..

1. Charlotte's Web by E. B. White

2. Memories of My Melancholy Whores by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

3. Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx

4. Beloved by Toni Morrison

5. Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson

6. Exotic Erotica Bundle by Eden Bradley, Jina Bacarr and Delilah Devlin

7. Dead To The World By Charlaine Harris

8. Shakespeare's Landlord by Charlaine Harris

9. High Fidelity by Nick Hornby

10. Sex And The Single Vampire by Katie MacAlister

2009 Erotica Reading Challenge

The main link for this challenge could be found here ..
This challenge will focus only on erotica fiction.

Guidelines:
1. You can join anytime as long as you don’t start reading to your books prior to 2009.
2. Read 10 erotica in 2009.
3. Overlaps with other challenges are fine.
4. When you sign up under Mr. Linky, list the direct link to your post where your reading list will be posted. If you list just your blog’s URL, it will be removed. If you’ll be posting your challenges on your sidebar, then please put the button up and link before signing up. If you don’t have a blog, leave the URL blank.
5. You do not have to list your books ahead of time. If you decide to, you can change them as you go.
6. You must be 18 years or older to join.

To post reviews go here ..

To post completed lists go here ..

My suggested reads although I might not read them :)
1. Dark Lover by J.R. ward
2. Beauty's Punishment (Sleeping Beauty book 2) by Anne Rice
3. Beauty's Release (Sleeping Beauty book 3) by Anne Rice
4. Wolf Tales series by Kate Douglas
5. Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey
6. Kushiel's Chosen by Jacqueline Carey
7. Kushiel's Avatar by Jacqueline Carey
8. Sexy Beast series - Aphrodisia (Anthology) by Kate Douglas
9. Anita Blake series (from book 2) by Laurell K Hamilton
10. Fantasy Fix by Christine Warren
11. Broken by Megan Hart
12. Seasons series by Anya Bast
13. Midnight Man by Lisa Marie Rice

Will be posting my read list as I finish them..

1. Exotic Erotica Bundle by Eden Bradley, Jina Bacarr and Delilah Devlin
2. A Girl's Guide to Vampires by Katie MacAlister
3. Acting Like Family by J.J. Massa
4. Burn by Anne Rainey (Linda Ingmanson)
5. The Darkest Fire by Gena Showalter
6. Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione
7. Out Of The Box (The Edge Series #1) by Kallysten
8. Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione
9. Heart Storm by Liane Gentry Skye
10. Out Of The Box (The Edge Series #2) by Kallysten
11. Essential Seduction by Nikki Soarde
12. Vampire Nights by G.A. Hauser

New Author Challenge 2009

The main link for this challenge could be found here ..

The Rules..

1. The challenge will run from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009.


2. Since this is an author challenge, there is no restriction on choosing your novels. They can definitely be from other challenges. However, the authors must be new to you and, preferably from novels, but anthologies are also a great way to try someone new.


3. This is to be an easy challenge, so you state how many new authors you want to try this year and then that’s your challenge.


4. Add your name to the Mr. Linky in the main link of the challenge. If you do not have your own blog, you can join the group blog here.
   Bloggers or Non-Bloggers alike are welcome


5. When you read a new author, write your review (either at your site or the group blog) and then go to the main challenge page and post a link to your review.

My goal will be 12 books for 2009, 1 book a month. I might add more but I doubt it :)

1. Charlotte's Web by E. B. White

2. Memories of My Melancholy Whores by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

3. Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx

4. Beloved by Toni Morrison

5. Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson

6. High Fidelity by Nick Hornby

7. Sex And The Single Vampire by Katie MacAlister

8. Acting Like Family by J.J. Massa

9. Stalked by Brian Freeman

10. A Living Nightmare by Darren Shan

11. Copycats by Michael A. Arnzen

12. Coraline by Neil Gaiman

13. Speak No Evil by Allison Brennan

14. Burn by Anne Rainey (Linda Ingmanson)

15. Sincerely Yours by Rebecca Goings

16. The Pumpkin Mashers by Linda Oness

17. The Darkest Fire by Gena Showalter

18. Unwanted Visitor by Lori Derby Bingley

19. Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione

20. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F. Scott Fitzgerald

21. Out Of The Box (The Edge Series #1) by Kallysten

22. The Reader by Bernhard Schlink

23. Her Heart His Soul by Kari Thomas

24. Heart Storm by Liane Gentry Skye

25. Essential Seduction by Nikki Soarde

26. Vampire Nights by G.A. Hauser

27. Serial by Blake Crouch & JA Konrath

28. Five Alarm Flirting by Moira Rogers

29. Rise Of The Bludgens The 4th Breed by Marcus Redgrave

30. Hot Blooded by Lisa Jackson

The Harlequin/Silhouette Romance Reading Challenge 2009

The main link for this challenge could be found here ..

This challenge will begin on January 1, 2009 and run through December 31, 2009.

All of the books have to be from either the Harlequin or Silhouette imprint. It doesn't matter which one. The challenge is...

1) Read 1 book with a holiday theme.

2) Read 1 book by an author you never read before.

3) Read 1 book with one of these words in the title - wedding, marriage, husband or wife

4) Read 1 book set in a place you've never been before.

5) Read 1 book with a body of water in the title (i.e. water, lake, river, island, etc.)That's a total of 5 books for the year.

A few additional things...

1) You can change books in the middle of the year, nothing is written in stone!

2) Books used in this challenge may be used in other challenges.

3) Books can be in any format - paper, audio, ebook.

4) Please sign up here

5) Please come back here and post your reviews as you read the books for the challenge.

6) Please link us to your blog using one of these buttons...There will be a prize at the end of the challenge. I don't know what it will be yet, but everyone who completes the challenge will be entered into the contest!

My list will be updated soon..

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2. The Darkest Fire by Gena Showalter

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4. Exotic Erotica Bundle by Eden Bradley, Jina Bacarr and Delilah Devlin

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This is one of the challenges that I didn't complete.. hopefully better luck next time :)

Companion Lit Flick Challenge

The main link for this challenge could be found here ..

It's a companion challenge for the Lit Flick Challenge ..

Da Rules..

1. Challenge runs from September 1, 2008 to February 28, 2009.

2. Read 2 books/pieces of literature that have been made into movies.

3. Watch 5 movies, including the two films the books you read are based on.

4. Your list may change at any time and may include overlaps with other challenges.

5. Sign up after you’ve posted about this challenge using Mr. Linky below.

6. Check in here around the first of each month to find activities and giveaways for participants.

My list so far..

1. Atonement by Ian McEwan - then saw the movie

2. Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden - then saw the movie

3. Ella Enchanted

4. Kiss the Girls

5. Fight Club

I'm done and it was such fun!!

Romance Reading Challenge 2009

The main link for this challenge could be found here ..

Da Rules:

1. Now, "Romance" isn't limited to steamy Harlequin novels. There is a huge selection of books in this category such as contemporary romance, historical romance, romantic suspense and paranormal romance to name a few. As long as the story has romantic love between the two main characters your selection will fit this challenge. The novels do not need to have a happy ending either, there can also be unrequited love.

2. Choose at least 5 novels read them between Jan 1st though Dec 31st 2009. You can change your choices at any time. Crossovers between other challenges are fine.

3. Read them at your own pace in 2009 then come here and post the link to your review(s).

4. Link your "RRC" choices here with any of these graphics:http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/2008/11/romance-reading-challenge-2009.html

My list should be updated soon ..!

1. Dead To The World By Charlaine Harris

2. Sex And The Single Vampire by Katie MacAlister

3. A Girl's Guide to Vampires by Katie MacAlister
4. Burn by Anne Rainey (Linda Ingmanson)
5. Sincerely Yours by Rebecca Goings

6. The Darkest Fire by Gena Showalter

7. Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione

8. The Reader by Bernhard Schlink

9. Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione

10. Her Heart His Soul by Kari Thomas
11. Heart Storm by Liane Gentry Skye
12. Essential Seduction by Nikki Soarde
13. Vampire Nights by G.A. Hauser

Chick Porn Reading Challenge

The main link for this challenge could be found here..

With a name like that, you know this may not be a challenge for everybody! Now that you've been warned on with the challenge...

Chick porn is chick lit, romance and/or erotica.
In this challenge you will be required to read 2 books for each rating. This may be the steamiest reading challenge you'll be all year!

Okay! Time frame Jan 09 to Dec 09
overlapping with other challenges as always is fine

Ratings

G - very light on kissing scenes if it has any. This is young love or even just a crush.

PG - kissing, mild "love" scenes maybe only a couple of love scenes in whole book

PG-13 - kissing, mild "love" scenes 2 to more love scenes

R- kissing, "love" scenes, more nudity 3 or more love scenes

X- you would not recommend this book to anyone under 18. In fact you feel a little naughty for reading it yourself!

The ratings are just a guide. Use you judgement as to which rating your book goes under.

Happy Reading

I'll be posting my list soon..!

G - Dead As A Doornail by Charlaine Harris
G - Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris

PG - Shakespeare's Landlord by Charlaine Harris
PG - Beloved by Toni Morrison

PG-13 - Memories of My Melancholy Whores by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
PG-13 - Brokeback Mountain by Annie Proulx

R - Sex And The Single Vampire by Katie MacAlister
R - Acting Like Family by J.J. Massa

X - Exotic Erotica Bundle by Eden Bradley, Jina Bacarr and Delilah Devlin
X - A Girl's Guide to Vampires by Katie MacAlister

999 Challenge

The main links for this challenge could be found here, here and here.

1. Challenge runs from January 1 through December 31, 2009.
2. Choose 9 categories of your own that you would like to read 9 books EACH in.
3. You will be allowed 9 overlaps, for a total of 72 unique book titles.
4. You may overlap these 72 titles with any other challenge.
5. You may change your list or your categories at any time

My Categories for now..

1. Crime/mystery
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2. Paranormal
- Beloved by Toni Morrison
- Dead To The World By Charlaine Harris
- Sex And The Single Vampire by Katie MacAlister
- A Girl's Guide to Vampires by Katie MacAlister
- Dead As A Doornail by Charlaine Harris
- Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris
- The Vampire's Assistant by Darren Shan
- From Dead To Worse by Charlaine Harris
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3. Romance
- Out Of The Box (The Edge Series #1) by Kallysten
- Heart Storm by Liane Gentry Skye
- Five Alarm Flirting by Moira Rogers
- Out Of The Box (The Edge Series #2) by Kallysten
- Out Of The Box (The Edge Series #3) by Kallysten
- Night Moves I by Kiernan Kelly, Matt Brooks, Erastes and Kira Stone
- Roped Into Romance by Alison Kent
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4. 1st in a Series (DONE)
- Shakespeare's Landlord by Charlaine Harris
- A Girl's Guide to Vampires by Katie MacAlister
- Acting Like Family by J.J. Massa
- A Living Nightmare by Darren Shan
- Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione
- The Prey by Allison Brennan
- Immoral by Brian Freeman
- The Awakening (Vampire Diaries Book 1) By Lisa J Smith
- Bet Me by Lucynda Storey

5. Books in a Series
- Dead To The World By Charlaine Harris
- Sex And The Single Vampire by Katie MacAlister
- Dead As A Doornail by Charlaine Harris
- Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris
- The Vampire's Assistant by Darren Shan
- Tunnels Of Blood by Darren Shan
- All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris
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6. First Published in 2009
- Burn by Anne Rainey (Linda Ingmanson)
- Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione
- Her Heart His Soul by Kari Thomas
- Essential Seduction by Nikki Soarde
- Vampire Nights by G.A. Hauser
- Serial by Blake Crouch & JA Konrath
- Rise Of The Bludgens The 4th Breed by Marcus Redgrave
- Cover Me by L.B. Gregg
- Rot by Michele Lee

7. Suspence/Thriller
- Stalked by Brian Freeman
- Speak No Evil by Allison Brennan
- See No Evil by Allison Brennan
- Fear No Evil by Allison Brennan
- Hot Blooded by Lisa Jackson
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8. New To Me Authors
- Charlotte's Web (E. B. White)
- Memories of My Melancholy Whores (Gabriel Garcia Marquez)
- High Fidelity by Nick Hornby
- Acting Like Family by J.J. Massa
- Stalked by Brian Freeman
- A Living Nightmare by Darren Shan
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9. Anthologies/Short Stories (DONE)
- Brokeback Mountain (Annie Proulx)
- Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson
- Exotic Erotica Bundle by Eden Bradley, Jina Bacarr and Delilah Devlin
- Copycats by Michael A. Arnzen
- Sincerely Yours by Rebecca Goings
- The Pumpkin Mashers by Linda Oness
- The Darkest Fire by Gena Showalter
- Unwanted Visitor by Lori Derby Bingley
- The Curious Case of Benjamin Button by F. Scott Fitzgerald


I have so desperately tried to finish this challenge but it just kept refusing to be finished :P I might try it out next year hoping for the best.. but truly I had so much fun!!