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Saturday, January 9, 2010

Young Adult Reading Challenge

This is also hosted by J. Kaye's Book Blog. I've just rediscovered the young adult genre in 2008. I didn't read as much of it in 2009 as I would have liked too. So, my goal this year is the Super Size Me reading challenge. I think I can get 75 books!

1. Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate.

--Non-Bloggers: Post your list of books in the comment section of the wrap-up post. To learn how to sign up without having a blog, click here.

2. There are four levels:

--The Mini YA Reading Challenge – Read 12 Young Adult novels.

--Just My Size YA Reading Challenge – Read 25 Young Adult novels.

--Stepping It Up YA Reading Challenge – Read 50 Young Adult novels.

--Super Size Me YA Reading Challenge – Read 75 Young Adult novels.

3. Audio, eBooks, re-reads all count.

4. 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.

5. Challenge begins January 1st thru December, 2010.

My List

Hunted by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast
Extras by Scott Westerfeld
Kissing Coffins by Ellen Schreiber
Vampireville by Ellen Schreiber
Splendor by Anna Godbersen
Dance with a Vampire by Ellen Schreiber
Tempted by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast
The Coffin Club by Ellen Schreiber
Royal Blood by Ellen Schreiber
Beastly by Alex Flinn
Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl
Shadowland by Alyson Noel
Beautiful Dead: Jonas by Eden Maguire
Shudder by Jennie Hansen
Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
Magic Under Glass by Jaclyn Dolamore
Numbers by Rachel Ward
The Van Alen Legacy by Melissa De La Cruz
Bleeding Violet by Dia Reeves
The Mark by Jen Nadol
The Red Necklace by Sally Gardner
Fire by Kristin Cashore
Angel Star by Jennifer Murgia
Hearts At Stake by Alyxandra Harvey
The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver
Spell Hunter by R.J. Anderson
Incarceron by Catherine Fisher
Tell Me A Secret by Holly Cupala
Boys, Bears, and a Serious Pair of Hiking Boots by Abby McDonald
The Summer of Skinny Dipping by Amanda Howells
Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
Wayfarer by R.J. Anderson
Linger by Maggie Stiefvater
Some Girls Are by Courtney Summers
Picture the Dead by Adele Griffin
Nightshade by Andrea Cremer
Sing Me To Sleep by Angela Morrison
Everlasting by Angie Frazier
Boys, Girls and other Hazardous Materials by Rosalind Wiseman
Faithful by Janet Fox
Claire de Lune by Christine Johnson
Need by Carrie Jones
Forget You be Jennifer Echols
We Hear The Dead by Dianne Salerni
Anther Faust by Daniel and Dina Nayeri
The Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan
The Amaranth Enchantment by Julie Berry
Blood Feud by Alyxandra Harvey
Anxious Hearts by Tucker Shaw
Siren by Tricia Rayburn
Burned by P.C. & Kristin Cast
The Ghost and the Goth by Stacey Kade
The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting
Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink
Eyes Like Stars by Lisa Mantchev
Captivate by Carrie Jones
Fairy Tale by Cyn Balog
The Emerald Talisman by Brenda Pandos
Low Red Moon by Ivy Devlin
The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner by Stephenie Meyer
The Seven Rays by Jessica Bendinger
Love Bites by Ellen Schreiber
Summer in Paris by Michele Ashman Bell
Cate of the Lost Colony by Lisa Klein
Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard
Delirium by Lauren Oliver
Poison by Sara Poole
The Fire Opal by Regina McBride
Matched by Ally Condie
The Warrior Heir by Cinda Williams Chima
The Prophecy by Dawn Miller
Firelight by Sophie Jordan
Paranormalcy by Kiersten White
Infinite Days by Rebecca Maizel
Rampant by Diana Peterfreund
Dark Flame by Alyson Noel
Hunger by Jackie Morse Kessler
Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick
Songs for a Teenage Nomad by Kim Culbertson
If I Stay by Gayle Forman
Deception by Lee Nichols
Ascendant by Diana Peterfreund
Fallen by Lauren Kate
Arizona by Eden Maguire
The Season by Sarah MacLean
I am Number Four by Pittacus Lore
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
The Secret Society of the Pink Crystal Ball by Risa Green
The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa
Chasing Brooklyn by Lisa Schroeder
Moonstone by Marilee Brothers
Saving Maddie by Varian Johnson
Torment by Lauren Kate
Moon Rise by Marilee Brothers
My Fair Godmother by Janette Rallison
Out for Blood by Alyxandra Harvey
Moon Spun by Marilee Brothers
Halo by Alexandra Adornetto
The Bad Queen by Carolyn Meyer
The Silver Blade by Sally Gardner
Wildthorn by Jane Eagland
Personal Demons by Lisa Desrochers
My Unfair Godmother by Janette Rallison
Nevermore by Kelly Creagh
Tantalize by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Desires of the Dead by Kimberly Derting
Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
Wings by Aprilynne Pike
Intertwined by Gena Showalter
Solid by Shelly Workinger
Entangled by Cat Clarke
Unraveled by Gena Showalter
Steel by Carrie Vaughn
Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins
Blessed by Cynthia Leitich Smith
The Iron Witch by Karen Mahoney
The Mermaid's Mirror by L.K. Madigan
Firespell by Chloe Neill
The Lying Game by Sara Shepard
The Sapphire Talisman by Brenda Pandos
The Queen's Daughter by Susan Coventry
Once In A Full Moon by Ellen Schreiber
Across The Universe by Beth Revis
Pegasus by Robin McKinley
Dreaming Anastasia by Joy Preble
The Lost Saint by Bree Despain
Flawless by Sara Shepard
Fall For Anything by Courtney Summers
Unearthly by Cynthia Hand

Support Your Local Library Challenge

This is hosted by J. Kaye's Book Blog! I'm excited for this one. I've loved my local library since I got my library card back in July! I'm signing up for the Just My Size challenge. That's 50 books from the library!

1. Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate.

--Non-Bloggers: Post your list of books in the comment section of the wrap-up post. To learn how to sign up without having a blog, click here.

2. There are four levels:

--The Mini – Check out and read 25 library books.

--Just My Size – Check out and read 50 library books.

--Stepping It Up – Check out and read 75 library books.

--Super Size Me – Check out and read 100 library books.

(Aim high. As long as you read 25 by the end of 2010, you are a winner.)

3. Audio, Re-reads, eBooks, YA, Young Reader – any book as long as it is checked out from the library count. Checked out like with a library card, not purchased at a library sale.

4. 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.

5. Crossovers from other reading challenges count.

6. Challenge begins January 1st thru December, 2010.

My List:

Extras by Scott Westerfeld
Kissing Coffins by Ellen Schreiber
Iron Kissed by Patricia Briggs
Vampireville by Ellen Schreiber
Splendor by Anna Godbersen
Dance With a Vampire by Ellen Schreiber
Tempted by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast
The Coffin Club by Ellen Schreiber
Royal Blood by Ellen Schreiber
Grip of the Shadow Plague by Brandon Mull
The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
Beastly by Alex Flinn
Hunting Ground by Patricia Briggs
Shadowland by Alyson Noel
Shudder by Jennie Hansen
Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher
Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary by Brandon Mull
Inkspell by Cornelia Funke
The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan
The Van Alen Legacy by Melissa De La Cruz
The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke
Fire by Kristin Cashore
Bone Crossed by Patricia Briggs
The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
Incarceron by Catherine Fisher
Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs
Keys to the Demon Prison by Brandon Mull
The Devil Wears Prada by Lauren Weisberger
Need by Carrie Jones
The Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan
The Amaranth Enchantment by Julie Berry
Burned by P.C. & Kristin Cast
The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
Captivate by Carrie Jones
Touch the Dark by Karen Chance
Claimed by Shadow by Karen Chance
Love Bites by Ellen Schreiber
The Warrior Heir by Cinda Williams Chima
A Living Nightmare by Darren Shan
Dark Flame by Alyson Noel
The Secret Bride by Diane Haeger
Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa
A Lion Among Men by Gregory Maguire
My Fair Godmother by Janette Rallison
The Hour I First Believed by Wally Lamb
Storm Glass by Maria V. Snyder
Sea Glass by Maria V. Snyder
She Walks in Beauty by Siri Mitchell
Tantalize by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Wings by Aprilynne Pike
Such A Pretty Face by Cathly Lamb

Reading Challenges for 2010 - Finish That Series!

This challenge is hosted by The Royal Reviews. This is my second major problem I have. I've started so many new series and not finished. Not to mention the fact that I have so many new series to start. I am making myself finish the series I am currently reading before starting another one! Here are the rules...

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 – Finish 2 series.

-- Fascinated – Finish 3 series.

-- Addicted – Finish 5 series.

-- Obsessed – Finish 10 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.

I am going for the obssessed level because I have at least 10 series that I need to finish, with at least 2 more than I'm going to decide after reading one more book. Should be interesting!

Wicked Years Series
1. Lion Among Men (COMPLETED)

Blue Bloods Series (series not done)
1. The Van Alen Legacy (COMPLETED)

Immortals Series (series not done)

1. Shadowland (COMPLETED)
2. Dark Flame (COMPLETED)

Outlander Series
1. Voyager (COMPLETED)
2. Drums of Autumn (COMPLETED)
3. The Fiery Cross (COMPLETED)
4. A Breath of Snow and Ashes (COMPLETED)
5. An Echo in the Bone (COMPLETED)

House of Night Series (series not done)
1. Hunted (COMPLETED)
2. Tempted (COMPLETED)
3. Burned (COMPLETED)

Mercy Thompson Series (series not done)
1. Iron Kissed (COMPLETED)
2. Bone Crossed (COMPLETED)
3. Silver Borne (COMPLETED)

Alpha and Omega Series (series not done)
1. Hunting Ground (COMPLETED)

Vampire Kisses Series (series not done)
1. Kissing Coffins (COMPLETED)
2. Vampireville (COMPLETED)
3. Dance With A Vampire (COMPLETED)
4. The Coffin Club (COMPLETED)
5. Royal Blood (COMPLETED)
6. Love Bites (COMPLETED)

The Luxe Series
1. Splendor (COMPLETED)

Uglies Series
1. Extras (COMPLETED)

His Dark Materials Series
1. The Amber Spyglass (COMPLETED)

Inkheart Series
1. Inkspell (COMPLETED)
2. Inkdeath (COMPLETED)

Fablehaven Series

1. Grip of the Shadow Plague (COMPLETED)
2. Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary (COMPLETED)
3. Keys to the Demon Prison (COMPLETED)

Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series
1. The Sea of Monsters (COMPLETED)
2. The Titan's Curse (COMPLETED)
3. The Battle of the Labyrinth (COMPLETED)
4. The Last Olympian (COMPLETED)

Reading Challenges for 2010 - Reading From My Shelves Project

I wasn't going to participate in any reading challenges this year, but I changed my mind :) I decided on one, and then before I knew it I was up to 5 and considering at least one more.

This challenge is hosted by Diane from Bibliophile by the Sea. I desperately need this challenge as I added way more books to my shelf than I read last year. Here are the rules

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
project runs from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010
crossover challenge books are allowed

The only thing I'm going to skip on a little is the finding new homes part. I have a few that I will keep for my collections, but most will finds new homes. My goal is 30 books from my shelves.