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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!)

Thursday, January 5, 2023

2023 Reading Challenge - Mount TBR

 

Mount TBR

Reading Challenge

2023


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'm sure I have enough books to go for Mount Olympus (Mars)!
 
I've chosen to start small and am going for 
Pike's Peak 
and hope to read 12 books from my TBR pile

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2023 Reading Challenge - What an Animal

 

What an Animal

Reading Challenge

2023


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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2023 Reading Challenge - Purrfect (cat mysteries)



The Purrfect 

Reading Challenge

2023

hosted by Yvonne at Socrates' Book Reviews

To sign up: click here

This challenge is all about reading mysteries that have cats as the main characters. I totally failed last year but I have a huge pile that fits this, even if I don't read any again.



  • Challenge runs from January 1 to December 31 
  • All books started Jan 1 or later count no matter when you join
  • All books must be mysteries AND have a cat that plays a major role
  • Any format counts
  • Challenge crossovers okay
  • You can make a list of books to be read, or not ... list can be changed
  • Make a list of books read 
  • reviews would be nice 
I'm going for Purring and hope to read 1 - 10 cat mystery books this year.

 Books read:

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2023 Reading Challenge - Cruisin' thru the Cozies

Cruisin' thru the Cozies 

Reading Challenge

2023

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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2023 Reading Challenge - Color Coded

  Color Coded

Reading Challenge

2023

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
  • #ColorCoded2023 - for posts on Facebook, Instagram, or other social media 

(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)
 
Possible Books to Read (ongoing list)

white - Iced by Felix Francis


Monday, January 2, 2023

Happy New Year

 

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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.