Read You Own Books Challenge 2010

January 1-December 31, 2010

Jenn is hosting the Read Your Own Books Challenge for 2010. She writes:

For 2010, I am planning to continue with the RYOB (Read Your Own Books) challenge! The rules are simple:

Pick a number of books you’d like to read in one year

Choose those books from your OWN collection

Read them between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010

And, that’s it!

Some other guidelines for this challenge:
Re-Reads are NOT allowed (the challenge is to get more of your own books read that have been sitting there waiting!)
Audiobooks & e-books ARE allowed

You do NOT need a blog to participate

1 Froggy Bakes a Cake - Jonathan London
2 FroggyGets Dressed - Jonathan London
3 The Laceyville Monkeys: Say the Right Words - Harriett Ruderman
4 The Turkey's Treat by Marie Sanderlin Metroke
5 Corrigans Pool by Dot Ryan
6 The Essential Cooking Planning Kit by Godfrey Harris

Princess in the Spotlight - Meg Cabot
Knock Off - Rhonda Pollero
Knit One, Kill 2 - Maggie Sefton
Fool Me Once - Fern Michael
Murder and the First Lady - Elliott Roosevelt
Rediscovering God in America - Newt Gingrich
Twilight Whispers (audio) - Barbara Delinsky
On the Move (NASCAR) - Pam Britton
Free Fall - Fern Michaels
The Tale of the Holly How - Susan Wittig Albert

1st In A Series 2010

This challenges was previously hosted by J. Kaye's Book Blog. When J. Kaye kindly offered to let Royal Reviews take over running this host we jumped at the chance.

As so many of us love reading our series this one gives you the chance to include them in your challenges. As with all our other challenges there are various levels from the Curious to the Obsessed. If you start out at the Curious level and find yourself on the Addicted level then just change you post accordingly.


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 novels that are first in a series.

-- Fascinated – Read 6 novels that are first in a series.

-- Addicted – Read 12 novels that are first in a series.

-- Obsessed – Read 20 novels that are first in a series.

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 1st thru December, 2010. Only books started on January 1st count towards this challenge.

6. When you sign up under Mr. Linky, put the direct link to the post about the 1st in a Series Challenge. Include the URL so that other participants can find join in and read your reviews and post.

1 The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter
2 A Boy, a Dog, A Frog, and A Friend by Mercer Mayer

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The Mystery of the Third Lucretia by Susan Runholt

Reading From My Shelves Project in 2010

January 1 - December 31, 2010


Diane from Bibliophile By the Sea is hosting the Reading From My Shelves Project in 2010. Diane writes:

So with 2010 just around the corner, I've decided to try to lessen the weight on my bookshelves, by reading books from my shelves, and then passing the books on to someone else: a friend, relative, the library, used book store, swap them, just as long as the book leaves my house once it has been read. I'm setting an ambitious goal of (75 books).

To participate:

grab the button
decide how many books you want to read from your shelves (minimum of 20 - no maximum)

find a new home for the books once you read them
post the titles and the authors of books you've read and passed on
Learn more and sign up by visiting the post about the challenge.

1 Froggy Bakes a Cake - Jonathan London
2 Froggy Gets Dressed - Jonathan London
3 The Laceyville Monkeys: Say the Right Words - Harriett Ruderman
4 The Turkey's Treat by Marie Sanderlin Metroke
5 Corrigans Pool by Dot Ryan
6 Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts
7 The Essential Event Planning Kit by Godfrey Harris
8 Remembering When I was Young by Carole Carson
9 The Essential Cooking Planning Kit by Godfrey Harris
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Princess in the Spotlight - Meg Cabot
Knock Off - Rhonda Pollero
Knit One, Kill 2 - Maggie Sefton
Fool Me Once - Fern Michael
Murder and the First Lady - Elliott Roosevelt
Rediscovering God in America - Newt Gingrich
Twilight Whispers (audio) - Barbara Delinsky
On the Move (NASCAR) - Pam Britton
Free Fall - Fern Michaels
The Tale of the Holly How - Susan Wittig Albert
Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella
The Mystery of the Third Lucretia by Susan Runholt
Savor the Moments by Nora Roberts

TBR Challenge 2010

TBR Challenge 2010

January 1 - December 31, 2010

Jenn has a new home for the TBR Challenge for 2010. Here is the information about this challenge:

** Pick 12 books – one for each month of the year - that you’ve been wanting to read (that have been on your “To Be Read” list) for 6 months or longer, but haven’t gotten around to.
** OPTIONAL: Create a list of 12 “Alternates” (books you could substitute for your challenge books, given that a particular one doesn’t grab you at the time)
** Then, starting January 1, read one of these books from your list each month, ending December 31. )
(for more information, please read the challenge FAQs)

Additional rules/guidelines for this challenge:
* the challenge is to read 12 TBR books in 12 months — you can read those all in one month if you want, or one a month, or however you wanna do it.
* you should have a list posted somewhere for others to see* you CANNOT change your list after January 1st, of the current year!!!
* you can create an Alternates list of MAXIMUM 12 books, if you want, in order to have options to choose from (you can read these in place of books on your original list).
* audiobooks and e-books ARE allowed* re-reads are NOT allowed, as they aren’t TRUE “TBRs”
* you CAN overlap with other challenges
* OPTIONAL: you can join the Yahoo! Group created for participants of the TBR Challenge, if you want to have a place to keep your list, or just to share with others about how you’re doing!

Learn more on the post about the challenge

1 Froggy Bakes a Cake - Jonathan London
2 Froggy Gets Dressed - Jonathan London
3 The Laceyville Monkeys: Say the Right Words - Harriett Ruderman
4 The Turkey's Treat by Marie Sanderlin Metroke
5 Corrigans Pool by Dot Ryan
6 Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts
7 The Essential Event Planning Kit by Godfrey Harris
8 Remembering When I was Young by Carole Carson
9 The Essential Cooking Planning Kit by Godfrey Harris
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Princess in the Spotlight - Meg Cabot
Knock Off - Rhonda Pollero
Knit One, Kill 2 - Maggie Sefton
Fool Me Once - Fern Michael
Murder and the First Lady - Elliott Roosevelt
Rediscovering God in America - Newt Gingrich
Twilight Whispers (audio) - Barbara Delinsky
On the Move (NASCAR) - Pam Britton
Free Fall - Fern Michaels
The Tale of the Holly How - Susan Wittig Albert
Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella
The Mystery of the Third Lucretia by Susan Runholt
Savor the Moments by Nora Roberts

P B and J Challenge

No Time Limit


Becky at Becky's Book Reviews is hosting the P.B. and J.Challenge - it's all about reading picture books and juvenile literature. There are no set number of books and no time limit - participants create their own, individualized challenge...the only "rule" is the books must either be picture books or juvenile literature. Becky says:


This "challenge" is to just incorporate the good stuff into your reading lifestyle. It's for all ages. It would be a great challenge for parents or grandparents, a place to discuss the books you read with your kids or grandkids. (Or if you're an aunt or uncle, those books shared with your "favorite" niece or nephew.) But kids are not a requirement by any means. All are welcome. All book lovers are welcome that is!


Go to the post about this challenge to read more. Becky has also started a social network for all participants.


1 My Great Aunt Phibian - Sherry Gerstein (Frog on Cover)
2 Frog In The Kitchen Sink - Jim Post(Animal in title)
3 Little Tad Grows Up - Giuliano Ferri
4 One Frog Sang - Shirley Parenteau
5 Froggy Rides a Bike - Jonathan London
6 Curious George Tadpole Trouble – Mark London Williams
7 Hungary Harry - Joanne Partis
8 Hop on Pop – Dr. Seuss
9 One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish – Dr. Seuss
10 Mr. Popper’s Penguins – Richard and Florence Atwater (Audio)
11 Gerald R. Ford: Thirty-eight President, 1974-1977 - Mike Venezia
12 Greedy Apostrophe: A Cautionary Tale – Jan Carl
13 Dumpy to the Rescue - Julie Andrews Edwards & Emma Walton Hamilton
14 The Trellis and the Seed (Audio) - Jan Karon
15 Froggy Bakes a Cake - Jonathan London
16 Froggy Gets Dressed by Jonathan London
17 The Laceyville Monkeys: Say the Right Words by Harriett Ruderman
18 The Turkey's Treat by Marie Sanderlin Metroke
19 The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher by Beatrix Potter
20 The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter
21 The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck by Beatrix Potter
22 The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle by Beatrix Potter
23 The St. Patrick's Day Shillelah by Janet Nolan
24 The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies by Beatrix Potter
25 The Tale of Samuel Whiskers by Beatrix Potter
26 Jamboree Day by Rhonda Gowler Greene
27 Miss Brooks Loves Books ! (and I don't) by Barbara Barrent
28 Remembering When I was Young by Carole Carson
29 Jump! by Scott M. Fischer
30 A Boy, a Dog, A Frog, and A Friend by Mercer Mayer
31 One Frog Too Many by Mercer Mayer

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What an Animal III Challenge (March 1, 2010 - February 28, 2011)

Yvonne at Socrates' Book Reviews will be hosting the third installment of the What An Animal Challenge as Kristi (Passion for the Page) will no longer be able to host.

Here are the guidelines:

1. Read at least 6 books that have any of the following requirements:


a. there is an animal in the title of the book


b. there is an animal on the cover of the book


c. an animal plays a major role in the book


d. a main character is (or turns into) an animal (define that however you'd like).

2. The animal can be any type of animal (real or fictitious)--dog, cat, monkey, wolf, snake, insect, hedgehog, aardvark...dragon, mermaid, centaur, vampire, werewolf...you get the idea...


3. You can still sign up after March 1st as long as you can get 6 books read by February 28, 2011 4. Books can be fiction or nonfiction.


5. You may make a list of books at the beginning of the challenge or you can just list them as you find them.


6. Book titles may be swapped out at anytime (assuming you made a list to begin with).


7. Crossovers with other challenges are permitted and encouraged.


8. You don't have to have a blog or write a review, but you can if you want to.


To learn more or to sign up (or link up reviews), visit the post about the challenge.

1 The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher by Beatrix Potter
2 The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter
3 The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck by Beatrix Potter
4 The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle by Beatrix Potter
5 The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies by Beatrix Potter
6 The Tale of Samuel Whiskers by Beatrix Potter
7 Jamboree Day by Rhonda Gowler Greene
8 The Jaguar's Jewel (A-Z Mysteries) by Ron Roy
9 Jump! by Scott M. Fischer
10 A Boy, a Dog, A Frog, and A Friend by Mercer Mayer
11 One Frog Too Many by Mercer Mayer

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Monthly Mixer Mele (Nov 1, 2009 - Nov 2, 2010)

Monthly Mixer Mele

All you have to do is read a book that begins with a letter of each month or read a book that begins with the authors name (first or last name, doesn’t matter).

There are 74 letters so you will have to have 74 different books to complete the challenge. Books can however be used to complete other challenges.

You don’t have to do the months in any kind of order, just fill in books as you go along until you have each letter a book by it.

Challenge begins November 1, 2009 and ends November 2, 2010 so you have a whole year to complete! Lets break out them books and get busy!

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E. L. Konigsburg - From The Mixed-Up files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

Mary Jane Maffini - The Cluttered Corpse

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Cynthia Ozick - The Shawl (Audio)

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R - Rani in the Mermaid Lagoon - Lisa Papademetroiu



Jonathan London - Froggy Bakes a Cake
Jonathan London - Froggy Gets Dressed
James L. Swanson - Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase for Lincoln's Killer(Audio)

Andrew M. Greeley - Star Bright: A Christmas Story

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Abbott, Tony - The Postcard(Audio)

Ryan, Dot - Corrigans Pool

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Andrews, Mary Kay - Savannah Blues(Audio)

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Macomber, Debbie - Twenty Wishes(Audio)

Annie Bryant - Freestyle with Avery (Audio)

Roberts, Nora - Bed of Roses

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Annie Bryant - Maeve on the Red Carpet(Audio)

Potter, Beatrix - The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle

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M - Summer on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber (Audio)
The Year Mom Won the Pennant by Matt Christopher

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J - Playing for Pizza by John Grisham (Audio)
Jump! by Scott M. Fischer

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If you decide to join me in the 2009/2010 Monthly Mixer Mele, create a post on your blog telling others about this event. In your post, be sure to include the link to this post on your blog. That way others can find their way here and join in the fun!

When you sign up under Mr. Linky, list the direct link to your post where your books will be listed in the URL spot.

No need to link your reviews to here just come back and let us know how your coming along in this same post. :)

The most important thing is to have fun!

Young Readers Reading Challenge for 2010

January 1 - December 31, 2010


Becky of Becky's Book Reviews is hosting the Young Readers Reading Challenge for 2010. The goal is to read 12 children's books. Becky writes:

Think of this as referring to the "E" (Easy) and "J" (Juvenile or Junior) sections of the library.

A list is not required. Choose what you like. Choose as you go. Or plan it all out now. Whatever you want.

Learn more and sign up by visiting the post about the challenge.

1 Froggy Bakes a Cake - Jonathan London
2 Froggy Gets Dressed - Jonathan London
3 The Laceyville Monkeys: Say the Right Words - Harriett Ruderman
4 The Turkey's Treat by Marie Sanderlin Metroke
5 The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher by Beatrix Potter
6 The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter
7 The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck by Beatrix Potter
8 The Tale of Mrs Tiggy-Winkle by Beatrix Potter
9 The St. Patrick's Day Shillelah by Janet Nolan
10 The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies by Beatrix Potter
11 The Tale of Samuel Whiskers by Beatrix Potter
12 Jamboree Day by Rhonda Gowler Greene
13 Miss Brooks Loves Books ! (and I don't) by Barbara Barrent
14 Remembering When I was Young by Carole Carson
15 Jump! by Scott M. Fischer

Buy One Book and Read It 2010

January 1 - December 31, 2010

Amy of My Friend Amy is hosting the Buy One Book and Read It Challenge in 2010.

Here's what she says:

Buy One Book and Read It was started when I realized over 50% of Americans had not read a single book in a year. This is the most disturbing news possible to a book lover like myself, so I wanted to encourage an easy fun way to make sure people read a book in a year!

And it's back! With options!

This year there are three levels of participation:

Level One!Buy one book and read it before December 31st, 2010.

Level Two!Buy six books and read them before December 31st, 2010.

Level ThreeBuy 12 books and read them before December 31st, 2010.

Options:To add a little twist to this year's challenge you are encouraged to choose one of the following options to add to your level.

Indie Option--Make sure the book or books you buy are purchased at an independent bookstore.

Book Blogger Option--Buy only books you learn about on book blogs.

To join, go to Buy One Book and Read It Challenge.

1 Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts (March 2010)
2 Hero At Large by Janet Evanovich (April 2010)

3 Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella
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