Quick Fix Challenge 2014

Another challenge, yes, I am addicted!  Sign up for this one here.  I'll be gong for the first level, but may go over.  Details coped from the blog below.

I've decided to run the Quick Fix Challenge again for 2014!

So about the challenge?
I find that many times when a reading challenge has to do with a book's size it usually about reading bigger books. Sometimes, because I'm in between books, life is getting out of hand, or things are just getting in the way, there's just not enough time to read a big book. Who says bigger is better anyway? Sometimes things break and all you need is a little tape and it'll hold. So this is the "Quick fix Challenge" whether it's a love for smaller books, or just trying to squeeze in a quick read, or maybe times running out and you need to read in some more books quickly. This is a challenge about reading books with less than 300 pages.

Challenge Details:

• The challenge runs from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014.
• Sign ups will be open until mid December.
• You don't have to be a blogger to participate. However, leave a comment and tell me what level  you're aiming for.
• For bloggers, post up a challenge sign up post saying what level you've signed up for. Be sure to sign-up with your sign-up post in the linky.
• You don't have to review the books you read however if you do, you will be able to post your links to your reviews here.
• Books have to have less than 300 pages to count.
• Books such as MG/YA, graphic novels/manga, audio, rereads, anthologies and short stories, can count toward your goal.
• Feel free to crossover the books you read for this challenge with other challenges.

(If you have any questions feel free to ask, I feel like I might be missing something here.)

Now the Levels/It will hold with:

String: 5 books

Paperclips: 15 books

Duck tape: 25 books

Gorilla glue: 30+ books

Here are my books for this one:

1. Serafina's Stories--Rudolfo Anaya
2. No Laughter Here--Rita Williams-Garcia
3. First Snow On Fuji--Yasanuri Kawabata
4. The Gospel According to Larry--Janet Tashjian
5. The Perks of Being a Wallflower--Stephen Chbosky
6. Their Eyes Were Watching God--Zora Neale Hurston
7. A Summer to Die--Lois Lowry
8. Heaven is For Real--Todd Burpo
9. Awakened--P.C. Cast
10. Dragon's Oath--P.C. Cast
11. Gods in Alabama--Joshilyn Jackson
12. The Giver--Lois Lowry
13. Gathering Blue-Lois Lowry
14. Messenger--Lois Lowry
15. Jacob Have I Loved--Katherine Paterson
16. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society--Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
17. Pomegranate Soup--Marsha Mehran
18. Rosewater and Soda Bread--Marsha Mehran
19. The Wednesday Letters--Jason F. Wright
20. Mystery of the Dark Tower--Evelyn Coleman
21. Summer Kittens--Janice Bennett/Valerie King/Martha Kirkland
22. The Professor--Charlotte Bronte
23. Cinderella 2000--Mavis Jukes
24. Ella Enchanted--Gail Carson Levine
25. An Abundance of Katherines--John Green
26. The Hundred-Foot Journey--Richard C. Morais
27. Pardon My French--Catherine Hapka
28. Heart and Salsa--Suzanne Nelson
29. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch--Jean Lee Latham
30. Lost Lake--Sarah Addison Allen
31. How to Wash a Cat--Rebecca M. Hale
32. How to Tail a Cat--Rebecca M. Hale
33. Fallen in Love--Lauren Kate
34. Tangled--Emma Chase
35. The Black Opal--Victoria Holt
36. The Witchy Worries of Abbie Adams--Rhonda Hayter
37. Magical Kittens--Donna Bell/Catherine Blair/Joy Reed
38. Sprinkle With Murder--Jenn McKinlay
39. Fruit of All Evil--Paige Shelton
40. Suicide Blonde--Darcey Steinke
41. Saving Zoe--Alyson Noel
42. Killer Crullers--Jessica Beck
43. Illegally Iced--Jessica Beck
44. Fleece Navidad--Maggie Sefton
45. The Chocolate Castle Clue-https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10806976-the-chocolate-castle-clue-Joanna Carl

Reading Bingo Challenge 2014

Just had to challenge myself even more and this one seems hard to resist.   And I'm going to do both. Sign up here.

When facing a new year filled with so many possibilities for resolutions, sometimes it’s hard to know where to start. Do you want to challenge yourself to read more in the coming year? What about to read more widely? And where’s the motivation to stay on track?

Bingo—that’s where! Welcome to Retreat’s Reading Bingo Challenge 2014. We’ve created a printable bingo card with 24 reading challenges! Join us and challenge yourself to read more, to read more widely and to have fun doing it all!

You can approach the Reading Bingo card however you like: beginners, start by getting one line; if you’re more advanced, try the whole outside box on the card; experts, fill in the whole card!

We would recommend using one book per space, but if you read a book over 500 pages written by someone under 30, who are we to stop you from cover two squares with one read?

This year, for a little extra challenge, we’ve also created the Reading Bingo Card: YA Edition! We’ve come up with 24 challenges related specifically to books geared to teens. But you don’t have to be a teenager to participate!

Books for Reading Bingo

1. More than 500 Pages:  Through a Glass Darkly--Karleen Koen
2. Forgotten Classic:  The Professor--Charlotte Bronte
3. Became a Movie:  The Hundred-Foot Journey--Richard C. Morais
4. Published This Year:  Lost Lake--Sarah Addison Allen
5. Number in the Title:  Takedown Twenty--Janet Evanovich
6. Written By Someone Under 30:  The Heart is a Lonely Hunter--Carson McCullers
7. Non-Human Characters:  Summer Kittens--Janice Bennett/Valerie King/Martha Kirkland
8. Funny Book:  Selfish and Perverse--Bob Smith
9. Female Author:  The Sugar Queen--Sarah Addison Allen
10. Book With Mystery:  Harlem Redux--Persia Walker
11. One-Word Title:  Vanished--Karen Robards
12. Book of Short Stories:  The Early Stories of Louisa May Alcott
13. Free Square:  Reconstructing Amelia--Kimberly McCreight
14. Set on a Different Continent:  Rosewater and Soda Bread--Marsha Mehran
15. Book of Non-Fiction:  Miracles and Grace in an Unlikely Place--Charisse Tyson
16. 1st Book by Favorite Author:  Mount Vernon Love Story--Mary Higgins Clark
17. Book Heard about Online:  Tangled--Emma Chase
18. Best-Selling Book:  Orange is the New Black--Piper Kerman
19. Based on a True Story:  Heaven is For Real--Todd Burpo
20. Bottom of TBR PIle:  And Then You Die--Iris Johansen
21. Book Your Friend Loves:  Gods in Alabama--Joshilyn Jackson
22. Book That Scares You:   Gone Girl--Gillian Flynn
23. Book More Than 10 Years Old:  First Snow on Fuji--Yasanuri Kawabata
24. 2nd Book in a Series:  The Hellion Bride--Catherine Coulter
25. Blue Cover:   Blueberry Muffin Murder--Joanne Fluke

Books for YA Bingo:

1. Female Heroine:  Divergent--Veronica Roth
2. Set in a High School:  Blue Bloods--Melissa de la Cruz
3. Last Book in a Trilogy:  Allegiant--Veronica Roth
4. Book WIth a Color in the Title:  Gathering Blue--Lois Lowry
5. First Book in a Series:  Cinder--Marissa Meyer
6. Book Set in the Future:  Insurgent--Veronica Roth
7. Book With a Breakup:   An Abundance of Katherines--John Green
8. Book Without a Love Triangle: No Laughter Here--Rita Wiliams-Garcia
9. Book That Became a  Movie:   The Perks of Being a Wallflower--Stephen Chbosky
10. Book Set in Paris:   Just One Day--Gayle Forman
11. Book Set in the Past:  Their Eyes Were Watching God-- Zora Neale Hurston
12. Book With Magic:  The Night Circus--Erin Morgenstern
13. Free Square:  Fallen--Lauren Kate
14. Book Set in the Summer:  A Summer to Die--Lois Lowry
15. Book with a Dragon:   Three Tales of My Father's Dragon--Ruth Stiles Gannett
16. Book That Made You Cry:   The Fault in Our Stars--John Green
17. Graphic Novel: Fullmetal Alchemist (Vol 1-3)--Hiromu Arakawa
18. Book Based on a Myth:  Of Poseidon--Anna Banks
19. A "Classic" YA Book:   The Giver--Lois Lowry
20. A Lion, a Witch, or a Wardrobe:   Witch Season: Summer and Fall--Jeff Mariotte
21. Book With an Incredible Fight Scene:  A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court--Mark Twain
22. Book Heard About Online:  Will Grayson, Will Grayson--John Green and David Levithan
23. Book Set in Another World:  A Wrinkle in Time--Madeleine L'Engle
24. Book WIth an Epic Love Story:  Awakened--P.C. Cast
25. Book WIth Music:  Number the Stars--Lois Lowry

Dive Into Poetry Challenge 2014

Ok, I have to do this one now.  I like reading poetry too.  I will go for the second level, but may go over.   Sign up here.

Rules for the Dive Into Poetry Reading Challenge 2014:

1. Create a post on your blog stating your intention to read poetry in 2014 and sign up in Mr. Linky. If you don’t have a blog, simply leave a comment about reading poetry in 2014.

2. Choose one of the following options to complete the challenge:

• Dip Your Toes and read up to 2 books of poetry throughout 2014 and leave the full link to each review (if you have them) in Mr. Linky.
• Wade in and read 4-6 books of poetry throughout 2014 and leave the full links for reviews in Mr. Linky.
• Dive in and read 7 or more books of poetry throughout 2014 and leave the full links for reviews in Mr. Linky.

3. Complete your goals between Jan. 1, 2014, and Dec. 31, 2014.

Books of Poetry read:

1. Love Bites:  Poetry in Celebration of Dogs and Cats--Floyd Salas
2. Poets of World War II--Harvey Shapiro
3. Beat Voices: An Anthology of Beat Poetry--David Kheridan (ed.)
4. In Search of Color Everywhere: A Collection of African American Poetry--E. Ethelbert Miller
5. The Best American Poetry 1995--Richard Howard

Nonfiction Reading Challenge 2014

Yes, another one still.  I already have some non-fiction books lined up, so I felt I should try this one, too.  I will go with the first level to start with.  Below are the details copied from The Introverted Reader:

Please link your reviews on the review link-up page.
The Challenge:  Read any non-fiction book(s), adult or young adult.That's it. You can choose anything. Memoirs? Yes. History? Yes. Travel? Yes. You get the idea? Absolutely anything that is classified as non-fiction counts for this challenge.

I always like levels in my challenges, so here are mine:

Dilettante--Read 1-5 non-fiction books

Explorer--Read 6-10

Seeker--Read 11-15

Master--Read 16-20

This challenge will last from January 1 to December 31, 2014. You can sign up anytime throughout the year.

I am not limiting the challenge to bloggers. You can also link to a review you wrote on another site, such as GoodReads or LibraryThing.

Crossovers with other challenges are acceptable, and feel free to read your books in any format you like.

I'm signing up at the Seeker level.

Different this year: I'll have a separate post with a linky for reviews. I'll keep a permanent link to both posts in my sidebar. That will be easier to keep track of which links are reviews and which are sign up posts.

Use Mr. Linky to sign up below. I hope you'll join me!

Here is what I'm reading for this challenge:

1. He's Just Not That Into You--Greg Beherendt and Liz Tuccillo
2. A Stolen Life--Jaycee Dugard
3. Miracles and Grace in an Unlikely Place--Charisse Tyson
4. Heaven is For Real--Todd Burpo
5. Orange is the New Black--Piper Kerman
6. Made From Scratch: A Memoir--Sandra Lee
7. Wild--Cheryl Strayed
8. Cooked--Jeff Henderson
9. Bitter is the New Black--Jen Lancaster
10. Julie and Julia--Julie Powell

Reading Challenge Addict 2014

Ok, I have to admit that I've been addicted to reading challenges and I so feel I need to join this:

Read here for info on how to join.  Below are the details copied from the "About" page on the Challenge Addicts blog. I fall into the "Out of This World" level of addiction as I have already joined 23 challenges and Am still considering joining a few others later.  Yes, addicted for sure!

I am a Reading Challenge Addict.

So we are challenging each of you who can also say that you also are a Reading Challenge Addict.

There may be random prizes and recognition for those who are meeting their own expectations by completing the challenges they've entered.

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)

Rules:

We're not making this a difficult challenge, actually, it's going to be very simple!

1. The newest edition of the challenge will begin on January 1 and end on December 31, 2014.
2. Write a starting post joining the challenge and outlining your challenges.
3. Track all of your challenge accomplishments - good & bad.
4. Stop by to join us in the mini-challenges, updates & extra giveaways throughout the year.
5. Comment like crazy and offer support for your fellow addicts.
6. Have FUN!

Easy, right? Who wants to be in on the fun? What else will be on offer? Random giveaways for participants to enter and unannounced special drawings for commenters on the site so be sure to leave your email address with your comment! Are you ready? Sign up on the Challenge Addicts 2014 page.

Challenges Completed:

1. What's in a Name Challenge--completed Feb. 27
2. Southern Literature Challenge--completed April 13
3. Dive Into Poetry Challenge--completed May 20
4. Harlem Renaissance Challenge--completed June 28 
5. Postal Challenge--completed July 25
6. Newbery Reading Challenge--completed July 26
7. Fairy Tales Retold--completed July 28
8. Eclectic Reading Challenge--completed August 13
9. Full House  Reading Challenge--completed August 15
10. Reading Outside the Box Challenge--completed September 15
11. Lucky 14 Reading Challenge--completed September 19
12. Nonfiction Reading Challenge--completed September 23
13. Romantic Suspense--completed September 26
14. Color-Coded Reading Challenge--completed October 1
15. Witches and Witchcraft Reading Challenge--completed October 7
16. Reading Bingo Challenge (YA card)--completed October 11
17. Vampire Reading Challenge--completed October 20
18. Diversity on the Shelf--completed November 2
19. What an Animal Challenge--completed November 15
20. Reading Bingo Challenge (Adult Card)--completed November 16
21. Dystopia Reading Challenge--decided to call this one complete on Nov. 18; last book was read in August
22. Historical Romance Challenge--completed November 19
23. Finishing the Series Reading Challenge--completed November 19
24. Historical Fiction Reading Challenge--completed November 19
25. Audiobook Challenge--completed November 20
26. Romance Challenge--will call this one complete as of November 23; the site hosting this challenge has been removed
27. Erotic Romance Challenge--completed December 4
28. Everything YA Challenge--completed December 8
29. Chunkster Challenge--completed December 13
30. Book to Movie Challenge--completed December 13
31. Mount TBR Challenge--completed December 16
32. Foodies Read--completed December 24
33. Quick Fix Challenge--completed December 24
34. New Author Challenge--completed December 24
35. I Love Library Books--completed December 30
36. In the Middle--completed December 30
37. Cruising Thru the Cozies--completed December 30

Lollipop Test

You Are Colorful

You have a vivid, magical view of the world, and you are easily entertained. You notice the brilliant little details that other people forget. You experience your emotions very fully, so much so that they often take on a life of their own. You've got an amazing life going on. If only everyone else had your bright point of view!

The Lollipop Test

Blogthings: 100's of Fun, Free Quizzes and 3 Stupid Ones

Southern Literature Reading Challenge 2014

This seems like any easy one, since you must read between on and four books only.  And reading Southern Fiction should be fun, so I will give this one a go now.  I'll aim for four books since that's the limit; I think I can make it.  Sign up here.

PLEASE LINK YOUR REVIEWS ON THE REVIEW LINK-UP PAGE

It's that time again!

I'm hosting the Southern Literature Reading Challenge for the fourth year in a row. I can't believe it's been that long already!

The rules:

Read a book(s)--non-fiction or fiction of any genre, for any age group--written by an author from the South and set mostly in the South.

Definitions of the South are flexible, so I've decided to define it the way I want. That's the fun of hosting your own challenge, right? :-)

The states:
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
North Carolina
Virginia
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Kentucky
West Virginia
Texas
Arkansas
Florida

Please keep in mind that this is a Southern literature challenge. It's possible to find books set in each of these states that are not Southern in nature or feeling. Use your best judgment when choosing your books.

Levels:

Level 1--C'mon in the house! Read 1 book.

Level 2--Pull up a seat and stay a while! Read 2 books

Level 3--Have a glass of sweet iced tea, honey. Read 3 books

Level 4--Y'all come back now, y'hear! Read 4 books

The challenge will run from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014. You can join in anytime throughout the year.

I am not limiting the challenge to bloggers.  You can also link to a review you wrote on another site, such as GoodReads or LibraryThing.

My books:

1. The Sugar Queen--Sarah Addison Allen
2. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter--Carson McCullers
3. Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe--Fannie Flagg
4. Gods in Alabama--Joshilyn Jackson