2012 Challenges Post Six (20 - 23) Around, Audio, Where, And Addict

How did I do? Completed 14 and failed 9. 

 Twenty (genres) Failed -missed poetry.
Twenty-one - Completed -- signed up for 24 but listened to 45 Audios!
Twenty-two 50 States - failed by 15.
Twenty-three 16 Challenges to be completed - Failed by two.

These are the rest of the challenges TWENTY thru TWENTY-THREE!

I just found this one or I might have added it to Post One. :-)

TWENTY:  Around the Stack

Hosted by Dog Ear Discs

Missed this by one as I didn't ready a Poetry book. The genres we are using, are as follows:

1. Crime/Mystery – Sherlock Holmes, Rebus, Lincoln Rhyme. 
   Night Rounds by Helene Tursten; Mystery, Scandinavian Crime; my rating 4.0.
2. Thriller – Lee Child, Dan Brown.  The Whisperer by Donato Carrisi; Psychological Thriller; my rating 4.5
3. Romance – Smitten. Scrumptious by Amanda Usen; Contemporary Romance; my Rating 4.25.  
4. Fantasy – Can be anything from Lord Of The Rings to The Dark Tower.  Hounded: The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 1 by Kevin Hearne; Fantasy; my rating 4.5.
5. Sci-Fi – Space Opera, China Mieville, Gollancz Classics.   Kicking Ashe by Pauline Baird Jones; Sci Fi Romance;  my rating 5.0.
6. Literary – Just look at the past Booker lists. Read a winner for bonus points. The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey; Fiction; my rating 4.5.  
7. Young Adult – There’s plenty out there, scour your local bookstore.  My Sparkling Misfortune by Laura Lond; Fantasy, YA; my rating 4.5. 
8. Historical Fiction – Wolf Hall, Conn Iggulden. The Book of Madness and Cures by Regina O'Melveny; Historical Fiction; my rating 4.25.
9. Dystopian – Never Let Me Go, Margaret Atwood.  Phantom Universe by Laura Kreitzer; YA, Fantasy, Dystopia;  my rating 4.5.
10. Steampunk – Boneshaker, Affinity Bridge.  The Jupiter Chronicles by Leonardo Ramirez; Children's, Fantasy, Steampunk; my rating 4.0.
11. Comedy/Black Comedy – Michael Chabon, Nick Hornby.  What In God's Name by Simon Rich; Comedy; my rating 4.0.
12. Horror/Ghost Story – Stephen King, Clive Barker, Susan Hill.  Creative Spirit by Scott Nicholson; Horror;  my rating 4.25
13. Adventure – Treasure Island, Jamrach’s Menagerie.  The Theft of Swords by Michael Sullivan; Fantasy Adventure; my rating 4.75.
14. War – Birdsong, My Dear I Wanted To Tell You.  Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein; Historical Fiction; my rating 4.75.
15. Gothic – Poe is a perfect example.  Firelight by Kristen Callihan; Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.5.
16. Poetry – Research something that grabs you.
17. Drama – Graham Swift, Ishiguro, The Help. Henny on the Couch by Rebecca Land Soodak; Women's Fiction;  my rating 4.0.
18. Kids – Harry Potter, Narnia.  God Loves You. - Chester Blue by Suzanne Anderson; Inspirational, Children; my rating 4.25.
19. Graphic Novel – Anything from Marvel and DC to Jonathan Cape stuff. Titanium Rain by Josh Finney; Science Fiction, Graphic; my rating 4.25.
20. Classic – As it says on the tin, pick a classic book from Dickens to Haddon. The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck; Adapted Classic, Dramatization; my rating 4.25.

Rewards:

• Hiker – Up to 5 genres
• Backpacker – 5-10 genres
• Traveler – 10-15
• Palin-esque – 20+

 I am starting with Traveler but I hope to upgrade! :-)

TWENTY-ONE:  Audio Challenge! You know I love my Audio and Audible listens!

Hosted by Teresa's Reading Corner

• Flirting-Listen to 6 Audio Books
• Going Steady- Listen to 12 Audio Books
• Lover- Listen to 25 Audio Books
• Married-Listen to +++  Audio Books

I Choose Lover-Listen I expect to do at least two a month!

1. Audible Book Review: Hounded: The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 1 by Kevin Hearne; Fantasy; my rating 4.5.
2. Audible Book Review: How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper; Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.25. 
3. Audible Book Review: Grant Me Timely Grace by Timothy Woods; Historical Fiction; my rating 4.25.
4. Silver Borne: Mercy Thompson, Book 5 by Patricia Briggs My Rating: 4.75.
5. Audio Book Review: Lothaire by Kresley Cole; Paranormal Romance;  my rating 4.0.
6. Audio Book Review: Jacob's Return by Amanda Blair; Inspirational Romantic Fiction  my rating 4.25.
7. Audio Book Review: The Templar Chronicles 1 The Heretic by Joe Nassise; Urban Fantasy;  my rating 4.25.  
8. Audible Book Review: Illusion by Frank Peretti; Paranormal, Christian Fiction; my rating 4.5.
9. Audible Book Review: Crusade: Destroyermen Book 2 by Taylor Anderson; Science Fiction;  my rating 4.5.
10. Audio Book Review: A Tar's Wandering by Helen Sea; Paranormal; rating 4.5. 
11. Audio Book Review: The Withering of Willoughby and the Professor by Joe Bevilacqua; Fantasy Comedy, Sci Fi;  my rating 3.75.  
12. Audio Book Review: Forever by Maggie Stiefvater; Paranormal Romance, Werewolves;  my rating 4.0.  
13. Audio Book Review: Turn Up For the Book by Julia Franklin; Romantic Comedy;  my rating 4.25. 
14. Audible Book Review: River Marked by Patricia Briggs; Urban Fantasy; rating 4.5.
15. Audio Book Review: Phantom Universe by Laura Kreitzer; YA, Fantasy, Dystopia;  my rating 4.5. 
16. Audio Book Review: Web of Evil by J.A. Jance; Mystery, Thriller; my rating 3.5. 
17. Audio Book Review: Wired Kingdom by Rick Chesler; Thriller; my rating 4.25. 
18. Audible Book Review: Her Royal Spyness by Rhys Bowen; Mystery (Historical); my rating 4.25. 
19. Audio Book Review: Whisper II: The Books by Terry Rich Hartley; Psychological Thriller; my rating 4.25. 
20. Audible Book Review: Timeless: The Parasol Protectorate Fifth by Gail Carriger; Paranormal Romance, Steampunk; my rating 4.5
21. Audible Book Review: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman; fantasy; rating 5.0
22. AudioBook Review: Eathed, A Dragon's Tale by Troy Lee Henderson; Fantasy, Juvenile Fiction; my rating 4.5.
23.  Audible Book Review: The Watchman of Ephraim by Gerard de Marigny; Thriller, Christian Fiction; my rating 4.25.
24. AudioBook Review: The Eleventh Plague by Jeff Hirsch; Dystopian, Post-Apocalyptic; my rating 4.25.
25. AudioBook Review: Insurgent by Veronica Roth; Dystopian, Post-Apocalyptic; my rating 4.25.  
26. Audio Book Review:  Titanium Rain by Josh Finney; Science Fiction, Graphic; my rating 4.25.
27. Audio Book Review:  Steel Whispers by Hayden Trenholm; Science Fiction; my rating 4.5.
28. Audio Book Review: Night Rounds by Helene Tursten; Mystery, Scandinavian Crime; my rating 4.0.
29. Audio Book Review:  The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck; Adapted Classic, Dramatization; my rating 4.25.
30. Audible Book Review: The Lost Gate by Orson Scott Card; Fantasy; my rating 3.75.
31. Audio Book Review: Bones Are Forever by Kathy Reichs; Forensic Mystery; my rating 4.25.
32. Audio Book Review:  Dying for You by MaryJanice Davidson; Paranormal Comedy; my rating 4.25.
33. Audio Book Review:  The Aleppo Codex  by Matti Friedman;Documentary Historical; my rating 4.5.
34. Audio Book Review: Scarifyers: 08 The Thirteen Hallows; full cast, comedy; my rating 4.5.
35. Audio Book Review: The Magician's Apprentice; Fiction, Middle Grade; my rating 5.0.
36. Audio Book Review: Emily Goes to Exeter: The Traveling Matchmaker, Book One by Marion Chesney; Historical Regency; my rating 4.5.
37. Audio Book Review: A Brew to a Kill: A Coffeehouse Mystery by Cleo Coyle; Cozy Mystery; my rating 4.5.
38. Audio Book Review: The Crooked Wreath by Christianna Brand; Mystery; my rating 4.5.
39. Audio Book Review: Karma's Law by Kristi Lamb; Mystery; my rating 4.5.
40. My Soul to Lose by Rachel Vincent; Paranormal; my rating 3.75.
41. Audio-Theater Book Review: The Man Who Murdered His Mother-In-Law by Jeffrey Hatcher; Audio Theater; my rating 5.0.
42. Audio Book Review: Colony Scott Reeves; Sci Fi; my rating 4.25.
43. Audio Book Review: Agenda 21 by Glenn Beck; Thriller; my rating 4.0.
44. Broken Token
45. Audio Book Review: Christmas in An Elevator by Kay Murky; Holiday Romance; my rating 4.0. 
 
 

TWENTY-TWO:  Where are you Reading Challenge
I never got started with this last year but I'll give it a shot this year!

Hosted by Book Journey

The point of the challenge is to read in each of the 50 States between January 1 2012 – December 31, 2012.

I am thinking this will be fun.

Here is my MBS Map link.
Missed 15
View MBS Where Are You Reading 2012 in a larger map
Alabama - Power
Alaska - How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf
Arizona - Hounded
Arkansas -
California - Irish Rogue and more
Colorado - The Proposal and more
Connecticut - Templar Chronicles
Delaware -
Florida -  Miss Hildreath Wore Brown
Georgia - Deeper Water
Hawaii -
Idaho - A Cold Creek Secret and more
Illinois - Home and more
Indiana -
Iowa - One Breathe Away
Kansas -
Kentucky -
Louisiana - Untouched
Maine - Beyond the Misty Shore
Maryland - Keeper of My Heart and more

Massachusetts - 52 Small Changes: One Year to a Happier, Healthier You

Michigan -
Minnesota - Forever and more
Mississippi - A Light on the Veranda
Missouri -
Montana - 77 Days in September
Nebraska - Secrets of the Red Box
Nevada - The Watchman of Ephriam
New Hampshire - Exclusively Yours
New Jersey - The Claimed
New Mexico -
New York - Scrumptious and more
North Carolina -  Creative Spirit and more
North Dakota -
Ohio - Scent of Rain and more
Oklahoma - Grapes of Wrath (starts in OK)
Oregon - Believe it or Not
Pennsylvania - Bossypant and more
Rhode Island -
South Carolina - Flabbergasted and more
South Dakota -
Tennessee - The Bridge
Texas - Calico Canyon and more
Utah -
Vermont - Smitten
Virginia - In the Doctor's Bed and more
Washington - Lucky in Love and more
Washington, D.C - Grant Me Timely Grace and more
West Virginia -
Wisconsin - Baby, Baby and more
Wyoming -


TWENTY-THREE: Obviously I now qualify for Reading Challenge Addict!

Hosted at Reading Challenge Addict

How addicted are you?

• Easy as Pie: 1-5 Challenges (Entered & Completed)
• On the Roof: 6-10 Challenges (Entered & Completed)
• In Flight: 11-15 Challenges (Entered & Completed)
• Out of This World: 16+ Challenges (Entered & Completed)

I didn't set out to do so many challenges but the list kept growing and there are more listed below that I'm still tempted by! Yikes!!
That puts me in the OUT OF THIS WORLD level.

How did I do? Completed 14 and failed 9.

 If I get time to figure out how this works I would like to participate in:
Seasonal Challenge - 11 Dec to 31 March

 
Other Challenges that Tempt Me:
1001 Books You Must Read - I may check to see if any of these fit my other challenges and thus read a couple.
Operation Deepen Faith - but I will probably stick with my read the Bible through the year and add some faith reads along the way.
Clocks, Cogs and Mechanisms Reading Challenge 2012 - I do like Steampunk!
Find the Cover, Coversuch 2012 - Match items on the covers to the letters in 2012 ie.: TWOTHOUSANDTWELVE  I'll check as I go along and see if I can do this.
Harlequin Silhouette - I'd like to do this if I find time to add more Harlequin books.
52 Books in 52 Weeks - I know I'll read that many books and I like the subcatagories.
Fairy Tales Retold - can sign up until "Junish."  I'll have to see if any of my reading goes this direction.
Time Travel Reading - I love this genre so I may sign up if I end up with books that fit.
I Want More - This entails reading a second stand alone book from an author you like.  It could happen for me. If I do this it will be for the lower challenge:   Waited too long: 2 - 4 books.

I'm almost up to date on Patterson 1st to Die Women's Murder Club Series and Sookie Series so I won't be joining the Challenges although I hope to read the latest releases. I have read/listened to the Outlander series but I could do the Lord John series.


ALL RIGHT ALREADY!! ENOUGH!! STOP!!

I scanned months of posts last week but as I go back through I see more and more of interest but I must STOP.
There are a lot more great challenges to be found... the best list I know of to check for challenges is at
A Novel Challenge.  If you host a challenge - send it in there to get it included in the long list!
HAPPY READING!!

2012 Challenges - Post Five (15 - 19 ) - Mystery Related

Fifteen, Sixteen and Seventeen, Mysteries and Cozies - Completed
Nineteen (Criminal Plots) and Twenty (In Death)

All of these challenges involve mysteries so I have grouped them together.  I was looking for the Suspense Challenge where you have to pick a book from various themes of suspense like legal, cozy, serial, detective, etc. If anyone has seen that challenge please let me know as I'd like to sign up for that too. :-)
FIFTEEN:  Mystery & Suspense

Hosted by Book Chick City

I will do Twelve
(This list does not include Romantic Suspense.)

01. Deeper Water by Robert Whitlow; Christian Mystery; my rating 4.75.

02. The Whisperer by Donato Carrisi; Psychological Thriller; my rating 4.5

03. Bleed For Me by Michael Robotham; Crime Fiction; my rating 4.25.

04  Lethal Legacy by Carol Ann Erhardt; a little mystery, a little romance; my rating 4.0.

05. Illusion by Frank Peretti; Paranormal, Christian Fiction; my rating 4.5.

06. Desperate Housedogs by Sparkle Abbey; Mystery; my rating 4.0.

07. Get Fluffy by Sparkle Abbey; Mystery; my rating 3.75.

08. Web of Evil by J.A. Jance; Mystery, Thriller; my rating 3.5.

09. Wired Kingdom by Rick Chesler; Thriller; my rating 4.25. 

10. Her Royal Spyness by Rhys Bowen; Mystery (Historical); my rating 4.25.

11. Whisper II: The Books by Terry Rich Hartley; Psychological Thriller; my rating 4.25.

12. Forgive Me Alex by Lane Diamond; Psychological suspense thriller; my rating 4.5.
13. Dark Side of Valor by Alicia Singleton; Christian Suspense; my rating 4.75.
14. Tidewater Inn (The Hope Beach Series) by Colleen Coble; Christian Mystery Romance; my rating 4.5.


SIXTEEN: Cozy Mystery

Hosted by Debbie's Book Bag!

What's a cozy you ask?
A cozy mystery generally follows a few guidelines:
1) It is clean, no language, very little if any sexual situations, no gore.
2.) Cozies are lighter in nature than a mainstream mystery or thriller. (Readers who loved Nancy Drew and Trixie Belden as young readers will love cozies!)
3.) Cozies usually have a female protagonist but not always (a few are male), who has another day job.
4.) Cozies are about amateur sleuths, not professionals.
5.) Cozies generally have a small town setting but that's not always the case.

Sign-Ups for this challenge will run from December 4, 2011 to February 4, 2012.
I am choosing:  Level 2 Gumshoe: 4 to 6 Cozy Mysteries

SEVENTEEN: Cruisin' thru the Cozies

Hosted by Socrates' Book Reviews

To find out exactly what a cozy mystery is, check out Cozy-Mystery.com. This site is dedicated to cozy mysteries and does a great job of defining them as well as giving a list of cozy mysteries.
I choose Level 1 - Snoop - Read at least 6 books

For Sixteen and Seventeen:

01. Lethal Legacy by Carol Ann Erhardt; a little mystery, a little romance; my rating 4.0.

02. Desperate Housedogs by Sparkle Abbey; Mystery; my rating 4.0.

03. Get Fluffy by Sparkle Abbey; Mystery; my rating 3.75.

04. Nipped in the Bud by Susan Sleeman; Cozy Mystery, Christian; my rating 4.25.

05. A Fistful of Collars by Spenser Quinn; Cozy Mystery; my rating 4.0.

06. Everybody Loved Roger Harden by Cecil Murphey; Cozy Mystery, Christian Fiction; my rating 4.0.

07. A Brew to a Kill: A Coffeehouse Mystery by Cleo Coyle; Cozy Mystery; rating 4.5.

EIGHTEEN:  Criminal Plots II

Hosted by JensBookThoughts

This year's Rules of the Road:

You'll be reading six books between January 1, 2012, and December 31, 2012. One book should be read that fits into each of the following categories:

1. Novel with a weapon in the title (examples: A Night of Long Knives, A Nail Through the Heart, Sharp Objects, The Rope, Lay Down my Sword and Shield) NO

2. Book published at least 10 years ago - this should be an easy one, time to pull out those backlists (examples: Goodnight Irene, The Black Echo, Indemnity Only)  NO

3. Book written by an author from the state/provinence/etc. where you live. (I live in Ohio, so examples for me would be Carla Buckley, Les Roberts, Craig McDonald) No One Left to Tell by Karen Rose; Romantic Suspense; my rating 4.75

4. Book written by an author using a pen name (i.e., Spencer Quinn, Ross Macdonald, Ariana Franklin, Noah Boyd, Juliett Blackwell, Lisa Black)  Desperate Housedogs by Sparkle Abbey; Mystery; my rating 4.0.

5. Crime novel whose protagonist is the opposite gender of the author (i.e., Demolition Angel, Bury Your Dead, Calumet City)   Deeper Water by Robert Whitlow; Christian Mystery; my rating 4.75.

6. A stand-alone novel written by an author who writes at least one series (i.e., El Gavilan (Craig McDonald), Long Gone (Alafair Burke), The Lock Artist (Steve Hamilton), Envy the Night (Michael Koryta), The Most Dangerous Thing (Laura Lippman)) Illusion by Frank Peretti; Paranormal, Christian Fiction; my rating 4.5.

NINETEEN:  In Death Series

Hosted by The Happily Ever After

This challenge calls for reading one IN DEATH book each month.  Since I have been reading these books I'm glad to do this!

I'll be starting the year with book:
7.5. "Midnight in Death" (in the Silent Night anthology or the Three in Death anthology)
 Midnight in Death by J.D. Robb; Crime Thriller; my rating 4.0.                

2012 Challenges - Post Four (11 - 14) New Authors, Recommended & Just For Fun

Eleven (New Authors) and Fourteen (12 Books Just for Fun) Completed
Twelve (five books I did three and two close but Thirteen - Read Recommendations - Dismally Failed.
I love finding new Authors and I am hoping to read at least 20 in this challenge. That is less than two a month and hopefully realistic.
ELEVEN: New Authors

 Hosted by Literary Escapism

Since this is an author challenge, there is no restriction on choosing your novels. They can definitely be from other challenges. However, the authors must be new to you and, preferably from novels.  Anthologies are a great way to try someone new, but only a third of your new authors can be from anthologies.

01.  52 Small Changes: One Year to a Happier, Healthier You by Brett Blumenthal; Nonfiction, Fitness;  my Rating 4.5.

02.  Bossypants by Tina Fey; Memoir; my Rating 4.0.

03.  Scrumptious by Amanda Usen; Contemporary Romance; my Rating 4.25.

04.  Love Engineered by Jenna Dawlish; Historical Romance; my Rating 4.0.

05.  The Second Sonata by Nathan Patrick Hardt; Fiction; my Rating 4.25.

06.  Hounded: The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 1 by Kevin Hearne; Fantasy; my rating 4.5.

07.  Smitten Anthology; Colleen Coble, Kristin Billerbeck, Diann Hunt, and Denise Hunter; Contemporary Romance; my Rating 4.25. (Three of the four authors were new to me.)

08.  How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper; Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.25. 

09.  Deeper Water by Robert Whitlow; Christian Mystery; my rating 4.75.

10.  Miss Hildreth Wore Brown by Olivia deBelle Byrd; humor antidotes; 4.25.

11.  A Demon Does it Better by Linda Wisdom; Paranormal romance; my rating 4.5. 

12.  The Rook by Daniel O'Malley; Fantasy Thriller; my rating 4.25.

13.  Midnight Reckoning (Dark Dynasties) by Kendra Leigh Castle; Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.5.

14.  Grant Me Timely Grace by Timothy Woods; Historical Fiction; my rating 4.25.

15.  Firelight by Kristen Callihan; Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.5.
16.  The Whisperer by Donato Carrisi; Psychological Thriller; my rating 4.5
17.  Miss Hillary Schools a Scoundrel by Samantha Grace; Historical Rom; rating 3.75. 
18.  The Theft of Swords by Michael Sullivan; Fantasy Adventure; my rating 4.75. 
19.   A Holiday Explained-A Christmas Short Short Story by J. Steven York,  macabre story; my rating 4.0.
20.   Journey in Time by Chris Karlsen; Time Travel Romance; my rating 4.25.
21.   My Sparkling Misfortune by Laura Lond; Fantasy, YA; my rating 4.5. 
22.   Deliver Me From Darkness by Tess Hilaire; Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.5. 
23.   Bleed For Me by Michael Robotham; Crime Fiction; my rating 4.25.
24.  The  Canker Death by James R. Bottino; Fantasy; my rating 3.0.
25.  The Night is Mine by M.L. Buchman; Military, Romantic Suspense; my rating 4.75. 
AND MANY MORE!

TWELVE: Book Blogger Recommendation

 Hosted by Reading with Tequila

Check the link for the Recommended books.
I am signing up for Level I - Read 5 books from the 2011 Book Blogger Recommendation List

Here are books from the list I am interested in although I don't know which I'll end up reading:

1. Delirium by Lauren Oliver 
2. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling (on my shelf)
3. The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
4. The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa (I did read Summer's Crossing in this series)
5. The Scorpio Races by Maggie Steifvater
6. The Eye of the World, by Robert Jordan
7. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern 
8. The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton 
9. 12.21.12 by Killian McRae
10. How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper (in my Audible Library)
11. Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson 
12. Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman (I did read the Graveyard Book by this Author)
13. Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacey (on my Kindle)
14. Forever by Maggie Stiefvater --YES I am ready for this one!!
15. The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook

THIRTEEN: Books Recommended by other Bloggers.

Hosted by bffchallenge

Add links to your 5 favorite books.

Visit the other participants and choose 3-12 of their favorite books to read.

You can choose them all at once or as you go.

Add the title to your original post, making sure to link back to the person whose favorite it is. 

I hope to read 12 books based upon recommendations.

More of my Favorite books and recommendations are in this POST but here are my top five choices:

1.  Paranormal SciFi Romance: The Project Universe series by Pauline Baird Jones. I recommend you start in order with Book 1, The Key.
2. Awesome Writing: To Be Sung Underwater by Tom McNeal - Fiction.
3. Fun Steampunk - start with book one in the series! I love this series on audio. Soulless 
by Gail Carriger - Paranormal/Steampunk Romance..
4. I really enjoy this Author and loved the Study Series! Inside Out (Harlequin Teen) by Maria V. Snyder - YA, Sci Fi, Fantasy.
5. Encouraging and motivational: Review: Working it Out by Abby Rike;
 

List for Thirteen and Fourteen
Here are some of the books I am planning to pick up based on other blogger recommendations:

• The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo by Steig Larsson recommended by Nise' at Under the Boardwalk
•  Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows recommended by Kate at Musings of a Book Lover 
• Abomination by Colleen Coble recommended by Melanie at Christian Bookshelf Reviews.
• Skellig by David Almond recommended by Hellen at Hellen's Reading Corner.
• The Book Thief by Markus Zusak recommended by Jen at The Introverted Reader.

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FOURTEEN:  Just For Fun

Hosted by Escape With Dollycas

12 books in 12 months.

This year this challenge will be set up as a group on Good Reads. See all the instructions at Dollycas' post.
I am committing to read just one book for fun each month!  
I think I should have linked this with my first post, TBR and Books Won, but I didn't want to go back and shuffle numbers again. :-)
JANUARY -- How to Flirt with a Naked Werewolf by Molly Harper
FEBRUARY -- Silver Borne by Patricia Briggs
MARCH -- Lethal Legacy by Carol Ann Erhardt
APRIL -- Crusade: Destroyermen, Book 2 by Taylor Anderson
MAY -- Stranded with a Spy by Merline Lovelace
JUNE -- Web of Evil by J.A. Jance - Audio Book
JULY -- Heroes Die Young and The Graveyard Book
AUGUST -- He of The Fiery Sword by Skhye Moncrief
SEPTEMBER -- Summer Crossing by Julie Kagawa
OCTOBER -- The Halloween Collective - Indie Authors
NOVEMBER -- Missing by Ronda Gibb Hinrichsen
DECEMBER -- Christmas in an Elevator

2012 Challenges - Post Three (8 - 10) - Eclectic & ARC

ALL COMPLETED! This post includes EIGHT, NIGHT and TEN which are for Eclectic reading and ARCs.
I do like to mix up my reading so I chose this challenge:  
EIGHT: Eclectic Reader

Hosted by The Eclectic Reader  

Select, read and review a book from each genre listed below during the year for a total of 12 books.
I hope to double this but I'll start with at least one each. :-)

Genres

1. Literary Fiction The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey; Fiction; my rating 4.5. 
2. Crime/Mystery Fiction Bleed For Me by Michael Robotham; Crime Fiction; my rating 4.25.
3. Romantic Fiction Scrumptious by Amanda Usen; Contemporary Romance; my Rating 4.25.  
4. Historical Fiction Grant Me Timely Grace by Timothy Woods; Historical Fiction; my rating 4.25.
5. Young Adult My Sparkling Misfortune by Laura Lond; Fantasy, YA; my rating 4.5. 
6. Fantasy Hounded: The Iron Druid Chronicles, Book 1 by Kevin Hearne; Fantasy; my rating 4.5.
7. Science Fiction Kicking Ashe by Pauline Baird Jones; Sci Fi Romance;  my rating 5.0.
8. Non Fiction  52 Small Changes: One Year to a Happier, Healthier You by Brett Blumenthal; Nonfiction, Fitness;  my Rating 4.5.
9. Horror Creative Spirit by Scott Nicholson; Horror;  my rating 4.25
10. Thriller /Suspense The Whisperer by Donato Carrisi; Psychological Thriller; my rating 4.5
11. Classic The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck; Adapted Classic, Dramatization; my rating 4.25.
12. Your favourite genre a) Historical Romance Dangerous Favors by Joyce DiPastina; Historical Romance; my rating 4.75.
13. b) Romantic Suspense The Night is Mine by M.L. Buchman; Military, Romantic Suspense; my rating 4.75. 
14. c) Christian Deeper Water by Robert Whitlow; Christian Mystery; my rating 4.75.

NINE: ARC Reading Challenge

Hosted by So Many Precious Books, Too Little Time

Level Silver: Read 24 ARCS

TEN: ARC Reading Challenge

Hosted by The Eclectic Bookshelf

1. Actual Advance Reader Copies - this includes from tour sites.

2. Any book that YOU ARE ASKED by either an author, publisher, publicist, media group, etc. to review.

3. Book Sneeze, Pump Up your Books, Tyndale and S&S Galley Grab ("they send out a monthly list & the first ~100 to get to their site gets the book to review).

The Mega size ARC Challenge – Read 21+ ARC's. 

ARCs [Nine and Ten]

1. The Second Sonata by Nathan Patrick Hardt; Contemporary Fiction; my Rating 4.25.
2. 52 Small Changes: One Year to a Happier, Healthier You by Brett Blumenthal; Nonfiction, Fitness;  my Rating 4.5.
3. Bossypants by Tina Fey; Comedic Memoir; my Rating 4.0.
4. Scrumptious by Amanda Usen; Contemporary Romance; my Rating 4.25.  
5. Smitten Anthology; Contemporary Romance; my Rating 4.25.  
6. Miss Hildreth Wore Brown by Olivia deBelle Byrd; humor antidotes; 4.25.
7. A Demon Does it Better by Linda Wisdom; Paranormal romance; my rating 4.5. 
8. The Rook by Daniel O'Malley; Fantasy Thriller; my rating 4.25.
9. Baby, Baby by Karen Wiesner; Christian Fiction; my rating 4.25.
10. Exclusively Yours by Shannon Stacey; Contemporary Romance; my rating 4.5.
11. Midnight Reckoning (Dark Dynasties) by Kendra Leigh Castle; Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.5.
12. Grant Me Timely Grace by Timothy Woods; Historical Fiction; my rating 4.25.
13. Firelight by Kristen Callihan; Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.5.
14. The Whisperer by Donato Carrisi; Psychological Thriller; my rating 4.5
15. Miss Hillary Schools a Scoundrel by Samantha Grace; Historical Romance; my rating 3.75. 
16. The Lord of Illusion by Kathryne Kennedy; Fantasy Romance; my rating 4.25.
17. The Theft of Swords by Michael Sullivan; Fantasy Adventure; my rating 4.75. 
18. The Rogue Pirate's Bride by Shana Galen; Historical Romance;  my rating 4.5.
19. Journey in Time by Chris Karlsen; Time Travel Romance; my rating 4.25.  
20. My Sparkling Misfortune by Laura Lond; Fantasy, YA; my rating 4.5. 
21. Deliver Me From Darkness by Tess Hilaire; Paranormal Romance; my rating 4.5. 
22. Bleed For Me by Michael Robotham; Crime Fiction; my rating 4.25.
23. The  Canker Death by James R. Bottino; Fantasy; my rating 3.0.
24. The Night is Mine by M.L. Buchman; Military, Romantic Suspense;; my rating 4.75.

2012 Challenges - Post Two (5 - 7) - Dystopia & Post Apocalyptic

FIVE, SIX Completed and SEVEN - Failed within time frame set
This is a genre I truly enjoy so I am looking forward to reading these.  I will have to do at least one a month to meet the Contagion level but hopefully that shouldn't be hard.
FIVE, SIX and SEVEN: Two Dystopia Challenges and one Apocalyptic and Dystopia Challenge
I do love this genre.

FIVE: Dystopia

 Hosted by Bookish Ardour

Challenge Levels

1. Asocial– Choose 5 books to read
2. Contagion – Choose 15 books to read
3. Soldier – Choose 30 books to read
4. Drone – Choose 50 books to read
5. Conditioned – Choose 75 books to read
6. Brainwashed – Choose anywhere between 76-135 books to read
7. Totalitarian – Choose anywhere between 136-200 books to read

I'll go with level 2. Contagion - that is at least one per month. I hope to do more but that is a solid commitment! 

SIX: Read Dystopia

Hosted by Book Journey

Challenge Levels:
1-3 Dytstopia Books read in 2012:  beginner  
4-6 Dystopia Books read in 2012:  Intermediate Post World Trainee  
7-10 Dystopia Books read in 2012:  Leader of Your District
11+ Dystopia Books read in 2012:  SURVIVOR!  

So this one I choose SURVIVOR level.

SURVIVOR -11+ Dystopia

Contagion =15 Dystopia

01. Charlinder's Walk by Alyson Miers; Fantasy, Post-Apocalyptic;  my rating 4.25.

02.  Phantom Universe by Laura Kreitzer; YA, Fantasy, Dystopia; rating  4.5.

03.  Eos (The Samsara Chronicles Book 1) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Sci Fi, Dystopia; my rating 4.0.

04.  Nadir (The Samsara Chronicles Book 2) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.0.

05. 77 Days in September by Ray Gorham; Post Apocalyptic, Suspense, Thriller; my rating 4.25.

06.  The Covenant (The Samsara Chronicles Book 3)  by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.25.

07.  Itineras (The Samsara Chronicles Book 4)  by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.0.

08.Tempest (The Samsara Chronicles Book 5) >by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.25.

09. Maelstrom (The Samsara Chronicles Book 6) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.25. 
10. Exodus (The Samsara Chronicles Book 7) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.0.

11. Nirvana (The Samsara Chronicles Book 8) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.25.

12. The Perses Effect: Book 1 by R. E. Robinson, Jr.; Sci Fi, Post Apocalyptic; rating 4.25.
13. Netherworld (The Samsara Chronicles Book 9) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction Romance; my rating 4.0.
14.  The Eleventh Plague by Jeff Hirsch; Dystopian, Post-Apocalyptic; my rating 4.25.
15.  Bloodline (The Samsara Chronicles Book 10) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction Romance; my rating 4.0. 
16.  Entity (The Samsara Chronicles Book 11) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.25.
17.  Insurgent by Veronica Roth; Dystopian, Post-Apocalyptic; my rating 4.25.
18.  Kindred (The Samsara Chronicles Book 12) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 3.75. 
19.  Nexus (The Samsara Chronicles Book 13) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.0.
20.  Equilibrium (The Samsara Chronicles Book 14) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.0.  
21.  Steel Whispers by Hayden Trenholm; Dystopia, Science Fiction; my rating 4.5.
22.  The Miracle Inspector by Helen Smith; Dystopia; my rating 4.0.
23.   Colony Scott Reeves; Dystopia, Sci Fi; my rating 4.25.
24.  Agenda 21 by Glenn Beck; Dystopia, Thriller; my rating 4.0.


SEVEN: Post-Apocalyptic/Dystopian

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This one started in June 27, 2011 and runs to June 27, 2012. so I hope its okay if I list some of the 2011 books I read... There are some I still have to review though.

01.  (July 2011) Audible Day By Day Armageddon by J L Bourne; Apopcalyptic; my rating 4.25.

02.  (August 2011) Audible Beyond Exile: Day by Day Armageddon by J. L. Bourne; Apocalyptic; my rating 4.25.

03. (December 2011) Audible Divergent by Veronica Roth; Dystopia; my rating 4.75.

04. (May 2012) Charlinder's Walk by Alyson Miers; Fantasy, Post-Apocalyptic;  my rating 4.25.

05.  (May 2012) Phantom Universe by Laura Kreitzer; YA, Fantasy, Dystopia; rating  4.5.

06.  (June 2012) Eos (The Samsara Chronicles Book 1) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Sci Fi, Dystopia; my rating 4.0.

07.  (June 2012) Nadir (The Samsara Chronicles Book 2) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.0.

08. (June 2012) 77 Days in September by Ray Gorham; Post Apocalyptic, Suspense, Thriller; my rating 4.25.

09. (June 2012) The Covenant (The Samsara Chronicles Book 3)  by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.25.

10. (June 2012) Itineras (The Samsara Chronicles Book 4)  by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.0.

These were July or later so wouldn't count for the June to June Challenge but I did more than I thought. 

1. Tempest (The Samsara Chronicles Book 5) >by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.25.

2. Maelstrom (The Samsara Chronicles Book 6) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.25. 
3. Exodus (The Samsara Chronicles Book 7) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.0.

4. Nirvana (The Samsara Chronicles Book 8) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.25.

5. The Perses Effect: Book 1 by R. E. Robinson, Jr.; Sci Fi, Post Apocalyptic; rating 4.25.
6. Netherworld (The Samsara Chronicles Book 9) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction Romance; my rating 4.0.
7.  The Eleventh Plague by Jeff Hirsch; Dystopian, Post-Apocalyptic; my rating 4.25.
8.  Bloodline (The Samsara Chronicles Book 10) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction Romance; my rating 4.0. 
9.  Entity (The Samsara Chronicles Book 11) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.25.
10.  Insurgent by Veronica Roth; Dystopian, Post-Apocalyptic; my rating 4.25.
11.  Kindred (The Samsara Chronicles Book 12) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 3.75. 
12.  Nexus (The Samsara Chronicles Book 13) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.0.
13.  Equilibrium (The Samsara Chronicles Book 14) by Diana Kemp and Gabriella Bradley; Science Fiction; my rating 4.0.  
14.  Steel Whispers by Hayden Trenholm; Science Fiction; my rating 4.5.
15.  The Miracle Inspector by Helen Smith; Dystopia; my rating 4.0.
16.   Colony Scott Reeves; Sci Fi; my rating 4.25.
17.  Agenda 21 by Glenn Beck; Thriller; my rating 4.0.