Shut Up & Read

The lovely Kimba over at Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer  has made this wonderful challenge for the month of March - I think just for me!  This challenge is just what I need to get myself reading some of those dusty books I really, really want to read but just haven't made time for yet. Introducing the Take Control of Your TBR Pile Challenge!  You can find the complete list of rules HERE , but to recap, beginning March 1st, 2013 and ending March 31, 2013 at midnight read books from your TBR pile.  ALL books must have been published before March 2013.   I will also be joining the Take Control of Your TBR Pile Read-A-Thon running from March 15 - 18.  Find out more HERE .   ------------------- Here are the books I read for this challenge: 1. Divergent by Veronica Roth 2. Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning 3. To Tame a Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning 4. Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver 5. Harry Potter and the S...

Welcome to my 2013 Sequel Challenge hosted by Auntie Spinelli Reads ! The goal: To read as many sequels as you can.  I had decided on my own that this year I was going to finish every series I had started previously, so when I found this challenge, I thought it was perfect!   I don't have a number goal, I'm just going to read as many as I can.   Here are the sequels I am planning on finishing this year:   1. Amanda Hocking - Trylle Trilogy #2, 3 2. Jim Butcher - The Dresden Files #6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 3. Lara Adrian - Midnight Breed #4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 4. Jennifer Ashley - Immortals #5, 6, 7, 8 5. Rachel Vincent - Unbound #2, 3 6. Jeaniene Frost - Night Huntress - #1.5, 3, 3.5, 4, 5, 6, 7 7. Jeaniene Frost - Night Huntress World - #2 8. Nancy Straight - Destiny #2, 3 9. Gail Carriger - Parasol Protectorate #2, 3, 4, 5 10. Maria V Snyder - Study #2, 3 11. Sylvia Day - Reflected #2, 3 12. Colle...

It's day four of the Magnificently Magic Read-a-thon hosted by Faye at A Daydreamer's Thoughts. How is your reading going? Here is my reading progress so far: Death Masks by Jim Butcher - Completed (451 pages) Crimson Darkness by Amos Cassidy- Completed (277 pages) Iced by Karen Marie Moning - Started Unfortunately, I didn't have much time to read yesterday between work, family, and school. Hopefully I'll find a few hours today :) I'm also taking part in today's mini-challege hosted by Faye. Today's challenge is to make a book Christmas tree...so here is mine!   Not too bad, and a lot of fun!  Making a Christmas tree book is definitely harder than I thought it would be.  There is still time to get in on yesterday's mini-challenge hosted by me. Stop by here to see the challenge.

It’s day three of the Magnificently Magic Read-a-thon hosted by Faye at A Daydreamer's Thoughts . How is your reading going? Here is my reading progress so far: Death Masks by Jim Butcher - Completed (451 pages) Crimson Darkness by Amos Cassidy- Completed (277 pages) Iced by Karen Marie Moning - Starting today I am excited to be the host of today's mini challenge and giveaway! For today's giveaway- I am giving away a hardcover of one of my favorite books of all times:  Daughter of Smoke and Bone. To take part in the giveaway, the only mandatory task is that you participate in the read-a-thon. But, you can get extra entries by taking part in the mini-challenge. Enter using the Rafflecopter below (international).   Here is today's mini-challenge: I have taken three of my favorite quotes from one of my favorite books (Daughter of Smoke and Bone) and have taken some words out. Your task is to put the quotes back together. Quote 1) ...

It’s day two of the Magnificently Magic Read-a-thon hosted by Faye at A Daydreamer's Thoughts . How is your reading going? Here is my reading progress so far: Death Masks by Jim Butcher - 90% (planning on finishing tonight) Crimson Darkness by Amos Cassidy- 50% (planning on finishing tomorrow) Iced by Karen Marie Moning - Not started I am also taking part in today's mini-challenge hosted by Vicky over at Books, Biscuits and Tea. Today's challenge is book spine poetry. I've never heard of book spine poetry, but I am going to give it my best shot.  Here is my entry:                 Choosing to see Things that are changeless Eclipse things not seen   Hmmm...not too bad for my first try :) Come back tomorrow for my mini challenge and giveaway!

The Magnificently Magic Read-A-Thon starts today! Don't worry, it's not too late to sign up.  Visit Faye at A Daydreamer's Thoughts to see how you can still join!     There is a mini-challenge and giveaway today being hosted by Hollie at Music, Books, and Tea .  Stop by and see what you can win.   Stop back here Saturday for my own mini-challenge and giveaway!   Here is my 'magic' reading list for the Read-A-Thon weekend: Crimson Darkness by Amos Cassidy Death Masks by Jim Butcher Iced by Karen Marie Moning      

What is the Genre Reading Challenge?   This is a challenge hosted by Faye over at A Daydreamer's Thoughts .  The challenge is to read books from different genres throughout the year.  You can go HERE to find out more and to participate in the challenge.  The level I am aiming for in this challenge is AVID READER - 24 different genres, 24 books. I will keep an updated widget with the books I have read for this challenge.  Stop back for more! 1. Young Adult Fantasy - Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia 2. Steampunk - Blameless by Gail Carriger 3. Paranormal Romance - Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost 4. Contemporary Romance - Slammed by Colleen Hoover 5. Erotic Romance - Release Me by J. Kenner 6. Young Adult Contemporary - Easy by Tamara Webber 7. High Fantasy - Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder 8. Woman's Fiction - Is This All There Is? by Patricia Mann 9. New Adult - The Athena Effect by Darrolyn Anderson 10. Histori...