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I've been gone a while. I started reading fanfiction to escape and I got sucked in an abyss.

I have no idea if someone else is hosting similar challenges. I just grabbed some of what I have hosted before.

Here's to a happy year of great reading
Jan2023: Not much has changed. Writing a fanfiction now O_o as well as reading but I bought 7 new books in December and hope to get those read soon. Crossing fingers about adding challenges (late!)

Sunday, January 3, 2021

2021-RC Mount TBR

Mount TBR

Reading Challenge

2021


Hosted by: My Reader's Block

To sign up click here

  • Pick a level - careful, you're now committed to reading at least that many!
  • Challenge runs from January 1 to December 31 
  • All books started Jan 1 or later count no matter when you join-special rule about starting last year but having more than 50% left to read.
  • Any format counts
  • ALL books must be OWNED or ordered prior to Jan 1 ... including ARCs
  • Any reread may count, regardless of how long you've owned it, provided you have not counted it for a previous Mount TBR Challenge.
  • Challenge crossovers okay
  • You can make a list of books to be read, or not
  • Make a list of books read 
  • reviews would be nice 
  • You don't need a blog to join but If you post on Facebook, Instagram, or other social media to log a book, please use #MountTBR2021.
 
There are 8 levels, I've chosen Pike's Peak 
and hope to read 12 books from my TBR pile

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Gina





2021-RC What's in a Name?

What's in a Name?

Reading Challenge

2021


Hosted by: Carolina Book Nook 

To sign up click here

  • Challenge runs from January 1 to December 31 
  • All books started Jan 1 or later count no matter when you join
  • Any format counts
  • Only one category per book
  • Creativity encouraged
  • Challenge crossovers okay
  • You can make a list of books to be read, or not
  • Make a list of books read 
  • reviews would be nice
 

~Goal: Read six books in the following categories
(She has links for more examples and other info)
  • One/1 (ex. One Second After; The 100)
  • Doubled word (ex. In a Dark, Dark Wood; Wolf by Wolf)
  • Reference to outer space (ex. The Fault in Our Stars)
  • Possessive noun (ex. The Zookeeper’s Wife)
  • Botanical word (ex. The Language of Flowers; The Sandalwood Tree) 
  • Article of clothing (ex. Bossypants) 


Gina




Saturday, January 2, 2021

2021-RC Color Coded

  Color Coded

Reading Challenge

2021

Hosted by: My Reader's Block

To sign up click here

  • Challenge runs from January 1 to December 31 
  • All books started Jan 1 or later count no matter when you join
  • Any format counts
  • Color may be in the title or the dominant cover color
  • Challenge crossovers okay
  • You can make a list of books to be read, or not
  • Make a list of books read 
  • reviews would be nice

(actually, I'm hoping to read at least ONE this year) 

~Read nine books in the following categories:
1. A book with "Blue" or any shade of Blue in the title/on the cover.
2. A book with "Red" or any shade of Red in the title/on the cover.
3. A book with "Yellow" or any shade of Yellow in the title/on the cover.
4. A book with "Green" or any shade of Green in the title/on the cover.
5. A book with "Brown" or any shade of Brown in the title/on the cover.
6. A book with "Black" or any shade of Black in the title/on the cover.
7. A book with "White" or any shade of White in the title/on the cover.
8. A book with any other color in the title/on the cover (Purple, Orange, Silver, Pink, etc).
9. A book with a word/image that implies color in the title/on the cover (Rainbow, Polka-dot, Plaid, Shadow, Paint, Ink, etc).


Gina



2021-RC The Purrfect Reading Challenge

 The Purrfect

Reading Challenge

2021

Hosted by: Socrates' Book Reviews

To sign up click here

  • Challenge runs from January 1 to December 31
  • Pick a level
  • Any format counts
  • Book must be a mystery and have a cat that plays a major role in the book
  • Challenge crossovers okay
  • You can make a list of books to be read, or not
  • Make a list of books read 
  • reviews would be nice

I'm going for Purring and hope to read 10 books.
(actually, I'm hoping to read at least ONE this year, I've got a great pile)

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Gina









2021-RC What an Animal

 

What an Animal

Reading Challenge

2021

Hosted by: Socrates' Book Reviews

To sign up click here

  • Challenge runs from January 1 to December 31
  • Pick a level
  • Any format counts
  • Major character must be or turn into an animal
  • Challenge crossovers okay
  • You can make a list of books to be read, or not
  • Make a list of books read 
  • reviews would be nice
Animals in the name of the book or on the cover no longer count, the animal (any kind!) must be a major character in the book

I'm going for Level 1 and hope to read 6 books.
(actually, I'm hoping to read at least ONE this year, I've got a great pile)

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Gina








2021RC - Cruisin' thru the Cozies

Cruisin' thru the Cozies 

Reading Challenge

2021

Hosted by: Socrates' Book Reviews

To sign up click here

  • Challenge runs from January 1 to December 31
  • Pick a level
  • Any format counts
  • Cozy mysteries only
  • Challenge crossovers okay
  • You can make a list of books to be read, or not
  • Make a list of books read 
  • reviews would be nice
This challenge has two ways to complete it. Read general cozy mysteries or read by theme!

I'm going for snoop and hope to read 10 books.
(actually, I'm hoping to read at least ONE cozy this year, I've got a great pile)

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Gina







I'm Baaack!

 Maybe ;-)

I'm currently graveyard caregiver for my Dad while our regular caregiver is on vacation. He's not coming back until he has a negative test so I'm crossing my fingers that he and his family are being careful!

I want to start reading things with an ISBN instead of so much fanfiction. My reading goal this year? Twelve books. Oh how the mighty have fallen. 

My go to site for challenges is closed, sigh, so I've got to go through past challenges to see who is doing what this year. I should do my regular ones too in case someone is looking for them. It may take me all month to get everything posted and I'm sure nothing will be "pretty".


Happy New Year and may everyone have a healthy year


Gina


Disclaimer

In accordance to the FTC guidelines, I must state that I make no monetary gains from my reviews or endorsements here on Book Dragon's Lair. All books I review are either borrowed, purchased by me, given as a gift, won in some kind of contest, or received in exchange for an honest review.