Saturday, January 1, 2011

It's 2011, Time for Some Reading Challenges

For 2010 I did a fair amount of reading challenges. This was my first time doing them, and I have to say, it was a lot of fun. Though I didn't read as many in some of the challenges as I'd hoped, I also didn't change my reading habits to try to finish the challenge. I just wanted to see how much a read in some categories versus others. So, despite only having a 67% success rate of last year, I view that as totally acceptable... only now I want to beat it! That's right, I think this time around it's time to throw down the gauntlet and start some serious reading. I've also chosen ones that I have a tendency to read more off... not that I'm trying to stack the deck, I just know that those will be even more fun to do! So without further adieu... here are my reading plans for the following year. I hope you'll join me and then we can have some book fun together. Should be a busy year!


THE RULES:
1. Post about this challenge on your blog stating that you are participating. That post is the link that you will include in the Mr. Linky below. The link should be the post link not just your blog link.

2. Grab the button and display it in the post (use grab code underneath the button) or on your sidebar so others can join in the fun.

3. Challenge goes from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011

4. The challenge is to read 20 books that have a vampire as a main character, either protag or antagonist

5. There will be a post that goes up for January 1 where you add each book as you read them and discuss books read in the comments


THE RULES:
1. Post about this challenge on your blog stating that you are participating. That post is the link that you will include in the Mr. Linky below. The link should be the post link not just your blog link.

2. Grab the button and display it in the post (use grab code underneath the button) or on your sidebar so others can join in the fun.

3. Challenge goes from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011

4. The challenge is to read 20 books that have a SHIFTER as a main character, either protag or antagonist

5. There will be a post that goes up for January 1 where you add each book as you read them and discuss books read in the comments


THE RULES:
1. Timeline: 01 Jan 2011 - 31 Dec 2011

2. Rules: To read TWELVE (12) mystery and suspense novels in 2011 (12 is the minimum but you can read more if you wish!)

3. 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.

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

5. 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 and Schuster - you must be signed up to the challenge and add the link to your review to be entered into the monthly prize draw.


THE RULES:
1. Timeline: 01 Jan 2011 - 31 Dec 2011

2.  To read TWENTY FOUR (24) horror and urban fantasy novels in 2011 (24 is the minimum but you can read more if you wish!)

3. 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.

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

5. At the beginning of Jan 2011, you will find a link to add your reviews.



THE RULES:
1. Timeline: 01 Jan 2011 - 31 Dec 2011

2. Rules - Read 100 or more books in 2011

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

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

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

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

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


THE RULES:
1. This challenge will run from 01 Jan 2011 - 31 Dec 2011. Participants can sign up at any time throughout the year.

2. Read your Victorian literature. Queen Victoria reigned from 1837-1901. If your book wasn't published during those particular years, but is by an author considered 'Victorian' then go for it. We're here for reading, not historical facts! Also, this can include works by authors from other countries, so long as they are from this period. My note, if you read the host's site, Northanger Abbey is NOT VICTORIAN.

3. Literature comes in many forms. There are so many Victorian reads out there, including novels, short stories, and poetry. One poem doesn't count as a 'book': pick up an anthology instead!

4. Choose your books. List your books before you begin, or pick up titles along the way. It's up to you! You can review them if you choose to, but it's not necessary. If you don't have a blog, that's fine! Link to a Facebook, or a page somewhere where you can list what you've been reading. If you can't link up, no problem - feel free to just comment and enjoy.

5. Spread the love. Post the reading challenge on your blog - make your own post(s), or stick the button on the side of your page. The more the merrier, after all. Let's build a big community of Victorian literature lovers!

6. Choose from one of the four levels:

Sense and Sensibility: 1-4 books.
Great Expectations: 5-9 books.
Hard Times: 10-14 books.
Desperate Remedies: 15+ books.

6 comments:

Good luck with all your challenges! Wishing you great reading in 2011!

Like Joanne I'm wishing you good luck with these fab challenges.

Happy New Year!

I too am participating in challenges this year. I am reading from my TBR shelves only until I have then down to a manageable number.
I had already planned on reading 100 books so when your link is ready, I will sign up.
Good luck with all of your challenges.

Thanks Joanne and Nina, I hope you have a great New Year as well! Good luck with your challenges Sari!

Thanks for joining in the Victorian lit challenge! But whoa, you've got a busy reading year ahead of you. Enjoy!

But a fun year Bethany! A VERY fun year!

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