Outdo Yourself Reading Challenge 2011

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Think of this one as insurance: even if I don't read 100 books this year, I'm hoping to read and review more than I did last year.  Last year I read and reviewed 57 books, that's pretty good since I started blogging on May 14th of last year.  I want to see what I can do this year, and since I have 4 more months of blogging than I did last year, this one will be a nice pat on the back (and we all like those).

Timeline: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011

Level: I'm on Fire! (read 16 or more books than last year)

Goal: Read and review 73 books this year

Completed books have been highlighted and linked to my review post.

1. The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa
2. Cinderella: From Fabletown with Love by Chris Roberson
3. 13 Treasures by Michelle Harrison
4. Across The Universe by Beth Revis
5. My Dnagerous Duke by Gaelen Foley
6. The Sea Serpent and Me by Dashka Slater
7. Chester's Back by Melanie Watt
8. Falling In by Frances O'Roark Dowell
9. Alien Tango by Gini Koch
10. Children Make Terrible Pets by Peter Brown
11. Crime Scene At Cardwell Ranch by B.J. Daniels
12. Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
13. American Vampire by Jennifer Armintrout
14. Green-Eyed Demon by Jaye Wells
15. The Mysterious Lady Law by Robert Appleton
16. Desires of the Dead by Kimberly Derting
17. Rage by Jackie Morse Kessler 
18. The Vampire Voss by Colleen Gleason 
19. A World Without Heroes by Brandon Mull 
20. Born At Midnight by C.C. Hunter 
21. The Abused Werewolf Rescue Group by Catherine Jinks
22.  I Love Him To Pieces (My Boyfriend is a Monster, book #1) by Evonne Tsang
23. River Marked by Patricia Briggs
24. A Book of Sleep by Il Sung Na
25. A World Without Heroes by Brandon Mull *Early Review
26. The Circus Ship by Chris Van Dusen
27. Dinosaur vs. Bedtime by Bob Shea
28. Big Plans by Bob Shea
29. Made for Each Other by Paul D. Storrie
30. Invasion by Jon S. Lewis
31. Steamed by Katie MacAlister
32. Steam & Sorcery by Cindy Spencer Pape
33. Wolf Camp Katie McKy
34. The Vampire Dimitri by Colleen Gleason *Early Review
35. The Mice of Bistrot des Sept Freres by Marie Letourneau
36. How To Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper
37. Photographs & Phantoms by Cindy Spencer Pape
38. Phoenix Rising (Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences, book #1) by Pip Ballentine and Tee Morris
39. Hounded by Kevin Hearne
40. Martha Stewart's Cookies by Martha Stewart
41. A Storm Called Katrina by Myron Uhlberg
42. 17 Things I'm Not Allowed To Do Anymore by Jenny Offill
43. The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka
44. Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh
45. Moon Called, Vol. 1 graphic novel by Patricia Briggs & David Lawrence
46. Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews
47. Hexed by Kevin Hearne
48. The Darkest Night by Gna Showlater
49. Goddess with a Blade by Lauren Dane
50. Faking It by Jennifer Crusie
51. The Hope Virus by Sean O'Reilly
52. Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison
53. Little Rock Girl 1957 by Shelley Tougas
54. The Legend of Spud Murphy by Eoin Colfer
55. I'd Really Like to Eat a Child by Sylviane Donnio
56. It's a Book by Lane Smith
57. Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers
58. The Way Back Home by Oliver Jeffers
59. The Great Paper Caper by Oliver Jeffers
60. Up and Down by Oliver Jeffers
61. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
62. Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire
63. Storm's Heart by Thea Harrison
64. Honestly, Little Red Riding Hood Was Rotten by Trisha Speed Shaskan
65. The Odd Egg by Emily Gravett
66. The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann *Early Review
67. Return to Exile by E.J. Patten *Early Review
68. Mercy Watson Fights Crime by Kate DiCamillo
69. Secrets, Monsters, and Magic Mirrors edited by Donald Lemke
70. Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire
71. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
72. Stormwalker by Allyson James
73. The Song of Scarabaeus by Sarah Creasy
74. Silver Shark by Ilona Andrews  CHALLENGE GOAL MET!
75. What Einstein Told His Cook: Kitchen Science Explained by Robert L. Wolke
76. Click: An Online Love Story by Lisa Becker
77. Something About You by Julie James
78. A Lot Like Love by Julie James
79. Say Cheese, Medusa! by Kate McMullan
80. Lilly Renee Escape Artist: From Holocaust Survivor to Comic Book Pioneer by Trina Robbins *Early Review
81. Jenna & Jonah's Fauxmance by Emily Franklin, Brendan Halpin
82. The Last Dragon by Jane Yolen *Early Review
83. Witches by Cheryl Christian 
84. Pat the Zombie: A Cruel (Adult) Spoof by Aaron Ximm and Kaveh Soofi
85. Werewolf versus Dragon (An Awfully Beastly Business #1) by The Beastly Boys
86. Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter
87. Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen
88. Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George
89. The Iron Knight by Julie Kagawa
90. Swim! Swim! by Lerch (Aka James Proimos)
91. The Serpent's Kiss by Thea Harrison
92. Irena's Jars of Secrets by Marcia Vaughan
93. Under His Spell (My Boyfriend is a Monster #4) by Marie P. Croall
94. Lord and Lady Spy by Shana Galen
95. Little Owl Lost by Chris Haughton
96. Sins of the Angels by Linda Poitevin
97. The Pledge by Kimberly Derting
98. Not a Buzz to be Found by Linda Glaser
99. A Pet For Petunia by Paul Schmid
100. The Little Red Elf by Barbara Barbieri McGrath
101. 50 Underwear Questions by Tanya Lloyd Kyi
102. The Mysterious Howling by Maryrose Wood
103. The Magdalena, Vol. 1 by Ron Marz
104. Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh
105. 50 Underwear Questions by Tanya Lloyd Kyi
106. The Devil in Disguise by Stefanie Sloane
107. The Case of the Missing Deed by Ellen Schwartz
108. Wrapped by Jennifer Bradbury
109. Magic Gifts by Ilona Andrews

Mystery & Suspense Challenge: My Progress

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Timeline: January 1 - December 31, 2011

Rules: Read and review 12 mystery/suspense books

Completed books have been highlighted and linked to my review post.

1. Invisible (An Ivy Malone Mystery, #1) by Lorena McCourtney
2. Crime Scene at Cardwell Ranch by B.J. Daniels

Full Steampunk Ahead reading challenge: My progress so far

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Timeline: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011

Challenge: Read and review 10 steampunk books

For more information and to sign up go HERE.

Completed book have been highlighted and linked to my review post.

1. The Mysterious Lady Law by Robert Appleton
2. Steamed by Katie MacAlister
3. Steam & Sorcery by Cindy Spencer Pape
4. Photographs & Phantoms by Cindy Spencer Pape
5. Phoenix Rising by Pip Ballentine and Tee Morris

  

 

5/10 books

100 Books In A Year Reading Challenge 2011

Well, I'm a sucker so I thought I'd go for one more challenge.

For more information or to sign up, go HERE.

Book Chick City is challenging us to read 100 books this year. I normally read a lot, but haven't really tracked it. I'm also hoping this challenge will help me get through my rather intimidating TBR pile. I'm considering not including any picture books I've read and reviewed, since they're pretty short. I might change my mind towards the end of the year. ;)

So, the deets...

Timeline: January 1, 2011- December 31,2011

Read and review 100 or more books

No Audio books

Crossovers from other challenges are allowed (thank goodness).

Completed books have been highlighted and linked to my review post.

1. My Dangerous Duke by Gaelen Foley
2. Across The Universe by Beth Revis
3. The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa
4. 13 Treasures by Michelle Harrison
5. Falling In by Frances O'Roark Dowell
6. Alien Tango by Gini Koch
7. Crime Scene At Cardwell Ranch by B.J. Daniels
8. Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
9. The Mysterious Lady Law by Robert Appleton
10. Desires of the Dead by Kimberly Derting
11. Rage by Jackie Morse Kessler 
12. The Vampire Voss by Colleen Gleason 
13. A World Without Heroes by Brandon Mull 
14. Born At Midnight by C.C. Hunter 
15. The Abused Werewolf Rescue Group by Catherine Jinks
16. Cinderella: From Fabletown With Love by Chris Roberson
17.  I Love Him To Pieces (My Boyfriend is a Monster, book #1) by Evonne Tsang
18. River Marked by Patricia Briggs
19. American Vampire by Jennifer Armintrout
20. Green-Eyed Demon by Jaye Wells
21. Steamed by Katie MacAlister
22. Invasion by Jon S. Lewis
23. The Vampire Dimitri by Colleen Gleason
24. Steam & Sorcery by Cindy Spencer Pape
25. Made For Each Other by Paul D. Storie
26. How To Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper
27. Photographs & Phantoms by Cindy Spencer Pape
28. Phoenix Rising (Ministry of Peculiar Occurrences, book #1) by Pip Ballentine and Tee Morris
29. Hounded by Kevin Hearne
30. Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh
31. Moon Called, Vol. 1 graphic novel by Patricia Briggs & David Lawrence
32. Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews
33. Hexed by Kevin Hearne
34. The Darkest Night by Gna Showlater
35. Goddess with a Blade by Lauren Dane
36. Faking It by Jennifer Crusie
37. The Hope Virus by Sean O'Reilly
38. Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison
39. Little Rock Girl 1957 by Shelley Tougas
40. Secrets, Monsters, and Magic Mirrors edited by Donald Lemke
41. The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann (Early Review)
42. Storm's Heart by Thea Harrison
43. Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire
44. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
45. Stormwalker by Allyson James
46. The Song of Scarabaeus by Sarah Creasy
47. Silver Shark by Ilona Andrews
48. What Einstein Told His Cook: Kitchen Science Explained by Robert L. Wolke
49. Click: An Online Love Story by Lisa Becker
50. Something About You by Julie James
51. A Lot Like Love by Julie James
52. Say Cheese, Medusa! by Kate McMullan
53. Lilly Renee Escape Artist: From Holocaust Survivor to Comic Book Pioneer by Trina Robbins
54. Jenna & Jonah's Fauxmance by Emily Franklin, Brendan Halpin
55. The Last Dragon by Jane Yolen
56. Pat the Zombie: A Cruel (Adult) Spoof by Aaron Ximm and Kaveh Soofi
57. Werewolf versus Dragon (An Awfully Beastly Business #1) by The Beastly Boys
58. Lord of the Vampires by Gena Showalter
59. Lord of the Wolfyn by Jessica Andersen
60. Tuesdays at the Castle by Jessica Day George
61. The Iron Knight by Julie Kagawa
62. The Serpent's Kiss by Thea Harrison
63. Irena's Jars of Secrets by Marcia Vaughan
64. Under His Spell (My Boyfriend is a Monster #4) by Marie P. Croall
65. Lord and Lady Spy by Shana Galen
66. Sins of the Angels by Linda Poitevin
67. The Pledge by Kimberly Derting
    
68. The Mysterious Howling by Maryrose Wood
69. The Magdalena, Vol. 1 by Ron Marz
70. Lord of the Abyss by Nalini Singh
71. 50 Underwear Questions by Tanya Lloyd Kyi
72. The Devil in Disguise by Stefanie Sloane
73. The Case of the Missing Deed by Ellen Schwartz
74. Wrapped by Jennifer Bradbury
75. Magic Gifts by Ilona Andrews

A Year In Picture Books Reading Challenge: My Progress

Since I'm hosting the challenge I thought I should also sign up for it!

For more information and to sign up, go HERE.

There are three levels: 12 books, 16 books, 24 books.

I've singed up to read 24 books.

Completed books have been highlighted and linked to my review post.

1. The Sea Serpent and Me by Dashka Slater
2. Chester's Back by Melanie Watt
3. Children Make Terrible Pets by Peter Brown
4. Big Plans by Bob Shea
5. Dinosaur vs. Bedtime by Bob Shea
6. A Book of Sleep by Il Sung Na
7. A Storm Called Katrina by Myron Uhlberg
8. 17 Things I'm Not Allowed To Do Anymore by Jenny Offill
9. The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka
10. I'd Really Like to Eat a Child by Sylviane Donnio
11. It's a Book by Lane Smith
12. Lost and Found by Oliver Jeffers
13. The Way Back Home by Oliver Jeffers
14. The Great Paper Caper by Oliver Jeffers
15. Up and Down by Oliver Jeffers
16. Witches by Cheryl Christian
17. Mercy Watson Fights Crime by Kate DiCamillo
18. Swim! Swim! by Lerch (Aka James Proimos)
19. Little Owl Lost by Chris Haughton
20. Not a Buzz to be Found by Linda Glaser
21. A Pet For Petunia by Paul Schmid
22. The Little Red Elf by Barbara Barbieri McGrath
23. 50 Underwear Questions by Tanya Lloyd Kyi
24. Irena's Jars of Secrets by Marcia Vaughan