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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Romance Reading Challenge 2010

January 1 - December 31, 2010



Naida of The Bookworm is hosting the Romance Reading Challenge again in 2010. Here's what she says:



I'm happy to say that my Romance Reading Challenge is going into it's third year! Wow! Thank you all who have joined and read and posted thier reviews. That's amazing to me, that I started a challenge and other bloggers joined up and participated, it's really great. I hope you will sign up again this year. So, without further ado, here's the rules:


1. "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 to read. You can change your choices at any time. Crossovers between other challenges are fine.

3. Read them at your own pace in 2010 then post the link to your review(s).



1 Savannah Blues by Mary Kay Andrews(Audio)
2 Twenty Wishes by Debbie Macomber (Audio)
3 Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts
4 Back on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber (Audio)
5 Hero At Large by Janet Evanovich
6 Let Them Eat Cake by Sandra Byrd(Audio)
7 Summer on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber (Audio)
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Twilight Whispers (audio) - Barbara Delinsky
On the Move (NASCAR) - Pam Britton

Romance Challenge 2010

January 1 - December 31, 2010

The Royal Reviews is hosting the Royals Romance Challenge for 2010. They write:
This is the second year we have run the Romance Reading Challenge.

Although this year it will be a little different with more options for those die hard lovers of Romance novels. This challenge includes all sub genres of Romance i.e. paranormal, young adult, historical etc. So this should give you plenty of options.

Challenge Guidelines:
Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate. Non-Bloggers: Include your information in the comment section on the post about the challenge.

Any book format counts.

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.

Only books started on January 1st count towards this challenge.

There are four levels of participation:
Curious – Read 3 Romance Fiction novels.
Fascinated – Read 6 Romance Fiction novels.
Addicted – Read 12 Romance Fiction novels.
Obsessed – Read 20 Romance Fiction novels.

Want to join? Visit the post about the challenge.

1 Savannah Blues by Mary Kay Andrews(Audio)
2 Twenty Wishes by Debbie Macomber (Audio)
3 Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts
4 Back on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber (Audio)
5 Hero At Large by Janet Evanovich
6 Summer on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber (Audio)



Twilight Whispers (audio) - Barbara Delinsky
On the Move (NASCAR) - Pam Britton

Contemporary Romance Reading Challenge In 2010

January 1 - December 31, 2010

Pearl at Pearl's World of Romance is hosting the Contemporary Romance Reading Challenge in 2010.

She writes:
While searching and coming across challenges to join for 2010, I didn't find the contemporary romance reading challenge I was looking for. And what do you do when you don't find what you're looking for? You create it yourself. So here it is...and I hope you will join me in the Contemporary Romance Reading Challenge 2010!

Pearl emphasizes that by contemporary romance she means: 'straight contemporary, so without paranormal, fantasy or time-travel elements. Sexy, steamy contemporaries are eligible and so are category romances. (i.e. Harlequin Blaze, Harlequin Presents, Harlequin Super Romances, Silhoutte Desires, etc.)

Guidelines:
Read at least 10 contemporaries

You don't have to pre-select your books, you can just add them as you go. Even if you list them now, you can change the list if needed. Nothing is set in stone!

The books you choose can crossover into or from other challenges you are participating in.

Pearl will be creating review posts where you can link your own reviews, but reviews are optional. To learn more or join the challenge, visit the post about the challenge.

1 Twenty Wishes by Debbie Macomber (Audio) (March 2010)
2 Bed of Roses by Nora Roberts (March 2010)
3 Back on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber (Audio) (April 2010)
4 Hero At Large by Janet Evanovich (April 2010)
5 Summer on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber (Audio) (May 2010)
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