Challenges 2013

I'll be tracking my progress in challenges on the 2013 Challenges page (except for the Canadian Book Challenge 6 which will remain on the 2012 Challenges page).

This year I'm participating in the Cruisin' Thru the Cozies 2013 challenge.

I plan to participate in at least a couple others, but first I have to sort out my schedule a bit more.  But expect this post to be edited.

Update: I am participating in the Postal Reading Challenge 2013.  I haven't quite decided on a level, but I might try for the highest.  I do love a good challenge.  The perfectionist in me worries though.  What if I can't do it?

Update 2: I'm participating in Historical Mystery Reading Challenge - 2013.  I don't have set books decided, but I have an idea of what authors/series I'd like to fit in.

I'm still working on the Flavia de Luce series (1950s), so that will be part of my reading.
I'd like to get back into the Rat Pack series.  (Which would mean You're Nobody 'til Somebody Kills You - 4th in the series and set in the early 1960s.)
I still need to read Gold Mountain by Vicki Delany (Klondike mystery - late 1890s)
I'd like to test out the Quincannon series by Bill Pronzini and sometims Marcia Muller (set in the 1890s in San Francisco)

2012 Mid-year Overview

June has ended, and with it, the first half of 2012.  While I've not been doing monthly reports, I thought I could do a bi-annual report.

By my calculations I've read 83 books so far in 2012 not counting short stories or children's books.  One of those was an audiobook.  Two were Mercedes Lackey re-reads that I didn't post.

I've completed the Cruisin' thru the Cozies Reading Challenge 2012 and 2012 Cozy Mystery Challenge.

I still need to work on finishing the Harlequin Silhouette 2012 Reading Challenge. I've read 3/6 of the books for that.

And I'm starting Operation: TBR Reduction today, so hopefully the 2nd half of the year will go well.  I'm also hoping to get more audio and e-books in.

Operation: TBR Reduction

I just discovered this personal challenge started by Stephanie at Once Upon a Chapter via Fetch Me My Fainting Couch.

Since I was not aware of it prior to May 1, I'll officially begin my own efforts on July 1. If you've seen any of my multiple posts about Book Hoarding and Cleaning Out, you know I can really use this.

The rules, per Stephanie, are as follows:

*Read more books than I bring in per month. No excuses, no justifications, no wheedling. Just reading. *ALL books (with the exception of library books, they’ll just cancel themselves out) count towards my numbers. This includes review requests, trades, purchases, etc., etc.

EDITED: *Re-reading keepers doesn't count since they won't be leaving the house.

Wish me luck!

Happy New Year! Farewell to 2011...

So for the year of 2011... I finished 3 of 4 challenges (I came close on the 4th ... if only Short Stories counted).  I couldn't tell you how many books I read bc I lost track during my Great Blogging Decline of 2011.  I do know I read a LOT of mysteries, and that I read many first in series.

For 2012 ... HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

http://all-free-wallpaper-download.blogspot.com/2011/10/new-year-wallpaper-2012.html

I'm hoping to do better with my blogging now that I have my newer system.  (The recent individual blog entries were for the one challenge, fyi).  I'm hoping to catch up on the keeper authors I seem to have lost track of this past year.  And in a book related, but not reading related issue - I hope to cut back on how many books I actually own.  I'd like to be able to look through my books without moving boxes off of other boxes and actually find the books I'm hoping to read.

2012 Challenges

So 2012 is rushing in and brings with it new reading challenges.  In 2010 I bombed many of my challenges.  I've finished 2 of 4 2011 challenges so far and have found myself scrambling to finish the other two.  This year I'd like to chose challenges that, while adding a some challenge, won't have me waiting until the last minute to finish them.

Image obtained from http://all-free-wallpaper-download.blogspot.com/2011/10/new-year-wallpaper-2012.html

I'll be adding the challenges I've decided on to my new 2012 Challenges page.  But I learned this past year that I need a page for commenting and such as well, so this is it.  I'll link to them as I officially decide to participate.

Cruisin' thru the Cozies Reading Challenge 2012 - This one should be easier for me (hence the highest level) because I read a lot of cozies... I lost count for 2011.  But I look forward to 2012 cozy reading.

Harlequin Silhouette 2012 Reading Challenge - I breezed through this challenge last January, so it's pretty quick and simple.  But it's the only time I really read Harlequin/Silhouette any more, so I'm glad Evy (Islandgirl reads Romance) decided to host it.

...[more to come]...

The End? + Cozy Challenge

I hate to even suggest the possibility.  But I have gone, once again, over a month without blogging.  I didn't feel like posting on the books I was reading so I ended up not posting at all.  I had this big giveaway planned, and I'm thinking I might still have it.  As a last hurrah before closing this down.  But I don't really want to lose everything I've found here, either.  It makes me sick really, to contemplate such a thing.  As you can see, I'm rather torn over the matter... I don't know what I'll end up deciding, but at least you have a heads up.

In the meantime, I've been participating in this cozy challenge (the first week was a little long since not everyone was ready) for eight weeks.  Since July 2nd or 3rd I have read...

Curiosity Thrilled the Cat ; Sophie Kelly ; Magical Cats Mystery, Bk 1 ; Minnesota ; Librarian

A Tisket, a Tasket, a Fancy Stolen Casket ; Fran Rizer ; Callie Parrish Mystery, Bk 1 ; South Carolina ; Cosmetician (Mortuary Cosmetologist)

Hey Diddle Diddle, the Corpse and the Fiddle ; Fran Rizer ; Callie Parrish Mystery, Bk 2 ; South Carolina ; Cosmetician (Mortuary Cosmetologist)

Casket Case ; Fran Rizer ; Callie Parrish Mystery, Bk 3 ; South Carolina ; Cosmetician (Mortuary Cosmetologist)

I Scream, You Scream ; Wendy Lyn Watson ; Mystery à la Mode, Bk 1 ; Texas ; Proprietor of an Ice Cream Parlor

Scoop to Kill ; Wendy Lyn Watson ; Mystery à la Mode, Bk 2 ; Texas ; Proprietor of an Ice Cream Parlor

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A Parfait Murder ; Wendy Lyn Watson ; Mystery à la Mode, Bk 3 ; Texas ; Proprietor of an Ice Cream Parlor

Roast Mortem ; Cleo Coyle ; Coffeehouse Mystery, Bk 9 ; New York ; Manager/Partner of/in Coffeehouse

Challenges

It's that time of year. Challenges are cropping up everywhere. I have mixed reactions. Part guilt because I pretty much gave up on all 2010 challenges I had signed up for. And excitement, because they look so fun!

I'm pretty sure I'll be participating in the 2011 E-Book Challenge. I got a Sony Reader for Christmas last year, and haven't used it for the last several months. I wouldn't want my parents to think I don't really appreciate it. So that challenge will be perfect. And of course I'm going to want to participate in one or two genre challenges (mystery, paranormal, urban fanatasy, etc.). But I'm going to pick lower levels this time - even if I think I can do more.

And, to start things off right, I think I'm going to make a new Challenges page. If I make it right at the start, maybe I won't be overwhelmed trying to catch up.

Hogwarts Reading Challenge 2010

What I don't need is another challenge. But this sounds fun, so here goes....

I will be participating in the Hogwarts Reading Challenge 2010.  This is being hosted by Bunnitaz @ Worth Reading It?

The deets:

Read (and list - along w/ finish dates) at least 5 books that fit Hogwarts classes. Each book read wins 1 point toward the house cup. Any Harry Potter books read win 25 points toward the house cup.

The classes include: Transfiguration, Defense Against the Dark Arts, Charms, Potions, Astronomy, History of Magic, Herbology, Arithmancy, Ancient Runes, Divination, Care of Magical Creatures, and Muggle Studies. There are guidelines to what books fit what classes, of course.

There are prizes (available to those with blogs or who participate through Shelfari or Facebook), and mini-challenges.

This challenge runs from March 8, 2010 to December 13, 2010. If you're interested, check it out...

My House:

Get Sorted By The Hogwarts Sorting Hat!

My List:

Care of Magical Creatures - read any book that has magical or creatures in its title, about supernatural beings

Airs Beneath the Moon :: Toby Bishop (Louise Marley) - Novermber 28, 2010 (Flying horses! And not only that, but a special school where the students learn to care for them.)

History of Magic - read any book that has history or magic in its title, books about magic, witches, etc

Secondhand Spirits :: Juliet Blackwell (Julie Goodson-Lawes) - October 9, 2010 (It's the first in the Witchcraft Mystery series ... about a witch, and magic, of course)

Ancient Runes - read any book that has ancient or runes in its title, books about historical places like the pyramids, Stonehenge, great wall of china, or any book about symbols

Nefertiti :: Michelle Moran - October 1, 2010 (Nefertiti = Egypt = Pyramids)

Divination - read any book that has divine in its title, any book about psychics or psychic abilities, tarot reading etc

The Telltale Turtle :: Joyce & Jim Lavene - September 7, 2010 (A pet psychic, but a psychic nonetheless)

Historical Mystery Reading Challenge

A.F. Heart @ Mysteries and My Musings is hosting another challenge. This time it's for Historical Mysteries. Of course, I how could I pass this?

The deets:

This reading challenge runs March 1 - June 30 2010

Suspense, amateur sleuth or police procedures and the entire menagerie under the mystery genre are all available for the challenge.

In three (3) months read five (5) historical mysteries.

You can sign up here.

My part in this challenge:

I won't be choosing my books in advance; however, some potential choices include:

The Musketeer's Apprentice (Musketeers Mystery, Bk 3) by Sarah D'Almeida
A Death in Gascony (Musketeers Mystery, Bk 4) by Sarah D'Almeida
The Titanic Murders ("Disaster" Mystery, Bk 1) by Max Allan Collins
The Jewel of the North (Jack London Mystery, Bk 1) by Peter King
The Dumb Shall Sing (Mystery of Colonial Times, Bk 1) by Stephen Lewis
Bertie and the Tinman (Victorian Mystery / Prince of Wales, Bk 1) by Peter Lovesey
etc.

I'll try to review all of those I read for this, but no guarantees.

I will post here as I complete books read for this challenge.

I've read:
The Queen's Gambit (Leonardo da Vinci Mystery, Bk 1) by Diane A. S. Stuckart
Hey There (You with the Gun in Your Hand) (Rat Pack Mystery, Bk 3) by Robert J. Randisi
Finished Off (Bellhaven House Mystery, Bk 2) by Rebecca Kent

Fall / Winter Mystery Reading Challenge Wrap Up

I participated in this challenge hosted by A.F. Heart @ Mysteries and My Musings.

This reading challenge ran from October 1 - February 28 for a total of 7 books in all over 5 months.

I did better with some categories than others.  I found the New Year's (Resolutions/New Beginnings) to be the most difficult.  With one more day I would have been able to meet the entire challenge with Leslie Meier's books, but as is, I did not get to the New Year's book.  Instead, I am using the book Throw Darts at a Cheesecake.

1 Paranormal or gothic mystery for Halloween (level of spookiness up to you)
** Plum Spooky by Janet Evanovich
** Trick or Treat Murder by Leslie Meier

2 Autumn/harvest/Thanksgiving related mystery
** Back to School Murder by Leslie Meier
** Turkey Day Murder by Leslie Meier
** The Diva Runs Out of Thyme by Krista Davis

2 Winter/snow/Xmas//Hanukah etc related mystery
** Mistletoe Murder by Leslie Meier
** Holiday Grind by Cleo Coyle
** Christmas Cookie Murder by Leslie Meier

1 resolutions/new begininngs related mystery
**Throw Darts at a Cheesecake by Denise Dietz - This is a book about a group of people who have resolved to lose weight.

1 Romantic mystery/Valentine's related (chocolate, February...) (level of romantic up to you)
** Valentine Murder by Leslie Meier

Lord of the Rings Readalong

I just discovered this Lord of the Rings Readalong, and I am so excited! I've been meaning to read these books for years and have never even started.

Here are the deets:

Starting January 1, 2010, we’ll be reading one book from the series (including The Hobbit) each month with a goal of finishing all four books in April. We’ll be taking turns hosting the readalong, so you can follow our intrepid fellowship of readers around the blogosphere. Here’s where you’ll find us each month:

January: The Hobbit at A Striped Armchair

February: The Fellowship of the Ring at The Literary Omnivore

March: The Two Towers here at Shelf Love

April: The Return of the King at Just Add Books

Because of my late start, I seriosuly doubt I'll finish The Hobbit in January. But I'm looking forward to reading it along w/ the other three books. Plus, I may watch the movies as I read the books.

Here's hoping this is the motivation I needed...

2010 Paranormal Reading Challenge

I just discovered this year long (1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010) challenge hosted by Wings (Storywings). I was hoping to participate in some paranormal challenge, and this one looks fun.

If you're interested in checking it out or signing up, the rules, etc. can be found here.

To find reviews for this challenge or the wrap-up page, visit here.

There are 6 levels of books to be read for this challenge. I plan to do the level, i.e. 50 books.

So far, for this challenge, I have read...

January

1. shiver by Maggie Stiefvater [Werewolves]
2. Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception by Maggie Stiefvater [Faeries]
3. Wake by Lisa McMann [Dreamwalker/Psychic Abilities]
4. Tempted by P.C. Cast + Kristin Cast [Vampires]
5. Wings by Aprilynne Pike [Faeries]
6. The Last Apprentice: Revenge of the Witch by Joseph Delaney [Ghosts/Witches/Boggarts]
7. Wondrous Strange by Leslie Livingston [Faeries]
8. Fade by Lisa McMann [Dreamwalker/Pychic Abilities]

February

1. Evernight by Claudia Gray [Vampires]
2. ...

The 2010 Young Adult Reading Challenge

I knew I planned to participate in this challenge, but was procrastinating on actually writing this post. The problem is, I'm supposed to choose a level, and I have NO IDEA how many books is even slightly realistic. I don't want the goal to be unreachable, and I don't want it to be too easy.

Anyway, since I've already been reading YA books this year, the time has come... I am hesitantly going with the Super Size Me YA Reading Challenge level (75 YA books), and reserve the right to edit this post to the next highest level (Stepping It Up) should there be need by the end of July (at least I have a deadline).

If you're interested in signing up, visit this page.

If you'd like to read reviews of books read for this challenge, you can do so here.

If you'd like to know who has completed this challenge, that information can be found here.

My 2010 YA reads include:

1. shiver by Maggie Stiefvater [January]
2. Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception by Maggie Stiefvater [January]
3. Wake by Lisa McMann [January]
4. Tempted by P.C. Cast + Kristin Cast [January]
5. Wings by Aprilynne Pike [January]
6. Bran Hambric: The Farfield Curse by Kaleb Nation [January]
7. The Last Apprentice: Revenge of the Witch by Joseph Delaney [January]
8. Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston [January]
9. With a Single Spell by Lawrence Watt-Evans [January]
10. Fade by Lisa McMann [January]
11. Newsgirl by Liza Ketchum [February]
12. Evernight by Claudia Gray [February]
13. The Last Apprentice: Curse of the Bane by Joseph Delaney [February]
14. The Last Apprentice: Night of the Soul Stealer by Joseph Delaney [February]

National Just Read More Novels Month 2010

Guess I'm participating in this year's National Just Read More Novels Month (held by Foma*). I hadn't heard of it before (thanks J. Kaye), but it sounds great.  The books have to be novels and can't be re-reads.  The first shouldn't be much of a problem, and the second will just take some restraint.

I can't begin to guess how many I'll get finished since classes start Monday, but I think I've got a decent start so far...

1. The Mournful Teddy by John J. Lamb
2. The False-Hearted Teddy by John J. Lamb
3. No Penalty for Love by Shellie Foltz
4. The Crafty Teddy by John J. Lamb
5. shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
6. Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception by Maggie Stiefvater
7. Wake by Lisa McMann
8. The Clockwork Teddy by John J. Lamb
9. Holiday Grind by Cleo Coyle
10. Tempted by P.C. Cast + Kristin Cast
11. Wings by Aprilynne Pike
12. Bran Hambric: The Farfield Curse by Kaleb Nation
13. Deal Breaker by Harlan Coben
14. The Last Apprentice: Revenge of the Witch by Joseph Delaney
15. The House on Tradd Street by Karen White
16. Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston
17. Everybody Kills Somebody Sometime by Robert J. Randisi
18. With a Single Spell by Lawrence Watt-Evans
19. Fade by Lisa McMann

The 2010 Support Your Local Library Reading Challenge

This is a year long (1/1/2010 - 12/31/2010) challenge is hosted by J. Kaye (J. Kaye's Book Blog).

You can sign up here.

You can read reviews of books read for this challenge here.

You can see who has completed this challenge here.

I am joining the Super Size Me level (100+). I figure I'll definitely be able to handle this since children's books count. All I have to do is check out and read books to my nephew and niece. =P

Anyway, books read for this challenge...

1. No Penalty for Love by Shellie Foltz
2. Dumpy La Rue by Elizabeth Winthrop (Illustrated by Betsy Lewill)
3. Don't Make Me Laugh by James Stevenson
4. shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
5. Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception by Maggie Stiefvater
6. The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats
7. Holiday Grind by Cleo Coyle
8. Tempted by P.C. Cast + Kristin Cast
9. Wings by Aprilynne Pike
10. Archie and the Pirates by Marc Rosenthal
11. My Cat, the Silliest Cat in the World by Gilles Bachelet
12. Castaway Cats by Author: Lisa Wheeler (Illustrated by Ponder Goembel)
13. Book! Book! Book! by Deborah Bruss (Illustrated by Tiphanie Beeke)
14. Bran Hambric: The Farfield Curse by Kaleb Nation
15. Deal Breaker by Harlan Coben
16. The Last Apprentice: Revenge of the Witch by Joseph Delaney
17. Baby Dragon by Amy Ehrlich (Illustrated by Will Hillenbrand)
18. The House on Tradd Street by Karen White
19. Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston
20. Everybody Kills Somebody Sometime by Robert J. Randisi
21. Fade by Lisa McMann
22. Newsgirl by Liza Ketchum
23. Evernight by Claudia Gray
24. Work Hard. Be Nice.: How Two Inspired Teachers Created the Most Promising Schools in America by Jay Matthews
25. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison
26. The Last Apprentice: Curse of the Bane by Joseph Delaney
27. The Last Apprentice: Night of the Soul Stealer by Joseph Delaney
28. Busy Baby by Fiona Watt (Illustrated by Catherine-Anne MacKinnon)
29. What Will Fat Cat Sit On? by Jan Thomas
30. A Child's Good Morning Book by Margaret Wise Brown (Illustrated by Karen Katz)
31. Luck be a Lady, Don't Die by Robert J. Randisi
32. Moreta: Dragonlady of Pern by Anne McCaffrey
33. Dead Air by Mary Kennedy
34. Every Witch Way but Dead by Kim Harrison
35. A Fistful of Charms by Kim Harrison
36. Chester by Melanie Watt
37. Mrs. McTats and Her Houseful of Cats by Alyssa Satin (Illustrated by Joan Rankin)
38. Wedding Day Murder by Leslie Meier
39. Birthday Party Murder by Leslie Meier
40. Father's Day Murder by Leslie Meier
41. ...

Sookie Stackhouse Reading Challenge Wrap Up

The Sookie Stachouse Reading Challenge is hosted by Beth @ Beth Fish Reads.

It runs through June 30th, 2010 - there is still time.  So, if you're interested in signing up, go here.

The post for reviews and updates by the participants can be found here.
Unfortunately, while I participated, I did not review any of the books/stories for this challenge.

I read 9 books (one of which was a re-read) and 5 short stories (which can now be found in one anthology, if you don't want to hunt them down like I did) for this challenge.

The Books/Stories:

1. Dead Until Dark (I've read this one, but I'll re-read it for the challenge)
2. Living Dead in Dallas
3. Club Dead
4. Dead to the World
"Fairy Dust" found in the Powers of Detection anthology
"One-Word Answer" found in the Bite anthology
"Dracula Night" found in the Many Bloody Returns anthology
5. Dead as a Doornail
6. Definitely Dead
"Lucky" found in the Unusual Suspects anthology
7. All Together Dead
8. From Dead to Worse
"Gift Wrap" found in the Wolfsbane and Mistletoe anthology
9. Dead and Gone

Stephanie Plum Challenge Wrap Up

The Stephanie Plum Challenge is hosted by J. Kaye...

You can check out the rules and who else is participating/participated by checking out the Sign Up Page.

You can see reviews (some of my own and other participants) of books read for this challenge here.

And you can see more about those who have completed this challenge here.

I read 4 books and 1 short story for this challenge.

I read:

***Short Story*** "The Last Peep"
Plum Lucky (2008)
Fearless Fourteen (2008)
Plum Spooky (2009)
Finger Lickin' Fifteen (2009)

Bold means I had never read it before the beginning of this challenge (7/23/09). I had already started re-reading this series prior to that, but temporarily misplaced my copy of "The Last Peep" ... hence, its presence on this list.

2009 Young Adult Challenge Wrap Up

The 2009 Young Adult Challenge is hosted by J. Kaye...

You can check out the rules and who else is participating/participated by checking out the Sign Up Page.

You can see reviews (some of my own and other participants) of books read for this challenge here.

And you can see more about those who have completed this challenge here.

I've finished the 12 required books + some for this challenge.

I read:

[Please Note: Those titles with astericks have reviews on this blog. Those without astericks will redirect you my reviews/comments on the eHarlequin website.]

1. Witch Child - Celia Rees [January 2009]
2. Bite Me - Parker Blue [March 2009]
3. The Shadow Within - Jenine Wilson [April 2009]*
4. Pirates! - Celia Rees [April 2009]
5. Sovay - Celia Rees [April 2009]
6. Mister Monday - Garth Nix [June 2009]
7. Fortune's Folly - Deva Fagan [August 2009]*
8. The Devil's Paintbox - Victoria McKernan [August 2009]*
9. The Hunter's Moon - O.R. Melling [September 2009]*
10. You Are So Undead to Me - Stacey Jay [October 2009]*
11. Vamps - Nancy A. Collins [October 2009]*
12. boys that bite - Mari Mancusi [November 2009]*

Extras:

13. Marked by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast [November 2009]*
14. Betrayed by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast [November 2009]*
15. Crazy Beautiful by Lauren Baratz-Logsted [November 2009]*
16. Ruined by Paula Morris [November 2009]*
17. Chosen by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast [November 2009]
18. Untamed by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast [November 2009]
19. Hunted by P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast [November 2009]
20. Strange Angels by Lili St. Crow [December 2009]*
21. Betrayals by Lili St. Crow [December 2009]*

Fall / Winter Mystery Reading Challenge

I saw this challenge (Hosted by A.F. Heart @ Mysteries and My Musings) earlier this week and knew I wasnted to participate, but I'm only just officially signing up.

The deets:

This reading challenge runs October 1 - February 28

Suspense or police procedures and the entire menagerie under the mystery genre are all available for the challenge.

1 Paranormal or gothic mystery for Halloween (level of spookiness up to you)
2 Autumn/harvest/Thanksgiving related mystery
2 Winter/snow/Xmas//Hanukah etc related mystery
1 resolutions/new begininngs related mystery
1 Romantic mystery/Valentine's related (chocolate, February...) (level of romantic up to you)

Total of 7 books in all over 5 months for 1.4 book per month

You can sign up here.

1 Paranormal or gothic mystery for Halloween (level of spookiness up to you)
** Plum Spooky by Janet Evanovich
** Trick or Treat Murder by Leslie Meier

2 Autumn/harvest/Thanksgiving related mystery
** Back to School Murder by Leslie Meier
** Turkey Day Murder by Leslie Meier
** The Diva Runs Out of Thyme by Krista Davis

2 Winter/snow/Xmas//Hanukah etc related mystery
** Mistletoe Murder by Leslie Meier
** Holiday Grind by Cleo Coyle
** Christmas Cookie Murder by Leslie Meier

1 resolutions/new begininngs related mystery
**Throw Darts at a Cheesecake by Denise Dietz - This is a book about a group of people who have resolved to lose weight.

1 Romantic mystery/Valentine's related (chocolate, February...) (level of romantic up to you)
** Valentine Murder by Leslie Meier

Countdown 2010 Challenge

I've found another challenge I can't resist.  I first heard about this through Jenni @ Falling Off The Shelf.  It's hosted by Michelle @ 1morechapter.com.

The rules are as follows:

1. The goal of this challenge is to read the number of books first published in a given year that corresponds to the last digit of each year in the 2000s — 10 books from 2010, 9 books from 2009, 8 books from 2008, etc. The total number of books required, therefore, is 55.
2. This challenge lasts from 9/9/09 through 10/10/10.
3. Crossovers with other challenges are allowed and your lists may change at any time.
4. Sign up using Mr. Linky here.
5. Have fun reading!

So...

2010

1. Dead Air by Mary Kennedy
2. Sprinkle with Murder by Jenn McKinlay
3. Town in a Blueberry Jam by B.B. Haywood
4. The Good, the Bad, and the Uncanny by Simon R. Green
5. Ghouls Gone Wild by Victoria Laurie
6. Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison
7. ...
8. ...
9. ...
10. ...

2009

1. Dream Warrior by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2. You Are So Undead to Me by Stacey Jay
3. Nice Girls Don't Have Fangs by Molly Harper
4. Dead Write by Sheila Lowe
5. Bad Moon Rising by Sherrilyn Kenyon
6. Black Hills by Nora Roberts
7. Nice Girls Don't Date Dead Men by Molly Harper
8. Finger Lickin' Fifteen by Janet Evanovich
9. crazy beautiful by Lauren Baratz-Logsted

2009 Extra:

• Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan
• Ruined by Paula Morris
• Hunted by P.C. Cast + Kristin Cast
• Cat Sitter on a Hot Tin Roof by Blaize Clement
• Strange Angels by Lili St. Crow
• Bear-ology: Fascinating Bear Facts, Tales & Trivia by Sylvia Dolson
• The Secret Wedding by Jo Beverley
• Betrayals by Lili St. Crow
• No Penalty for Love by Shellie Foltz
• shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
• Tempted by P.C. Cast + Kristin Cast
• Wings by Aprilynne Pike
• Bran Hambric: The Farfield Curse by Kaleb Nation
• Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston
• Fade by Lisa McMann
• Newsgirl by Liza Ketchum
• Work Hard. Be Nice.: How Two Inspired Teachers Created the Most Promising Schools in America by Jay Matthews
• White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison
• Blackwork by Monica Ferris
• Killer Cuts by Elaine Viets
• Just Another Judgement Day by Simon R. Green
• Bundle of Trouble by Diana Orgain
• Eggs Benedict Arnold by Laura Childs
• Fallen by Lauren Kate

2008

1. Dream Chaser by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2. One Silent Night by Sherrilyn Kenyon
3. Vamps by Nancy A. Collins
4. Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich
5. Written in Blood by Sheila Lowe
6. Plum Spooky by Janet Evanovich
7. Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World by Vicki Myron with Bret Witter (Read by Suzanne Toren)
8. Free Fall by Laura Anne Gilman

2008 Extra:

• Chosen by P.C. Cast + Kristin Cast
• Untamed by P.C. Cast + Kristin Cast
• Espresso Shot by Cleo Coyle
• Lament: The Faerie Queen's Deception by Maggie Stiefvater
• Wake by Lisa McMann
• The Clockwork Teddy by John J. Lamb
• The House on Tradd Street by Karen White
• Evernight by Claudia Gray
• The Diva Runs Out of Thyme by Krista Davis
• The Outlaw Demon Wails by Kim Harrison
• Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
• vibes by Amy Kathleen Ryan

2007

1. Devil May Cry by Sherrilyn Kenyon
2. Marked by P.C. Cast + Kristin Cast
3. Betrayed by P.C. Cast + Kristin Cast
4. Burning Bridges by Laura Anne Gilman
5. The Duke's Proposal by Leslie LaFoy
6. The False-Hearted Teddy by John J. Lamb
7. The Crafty Teddy by John J. Lamb

2007 Extra:

• Real Vampires Don't Drink O-Neg by Tawny Taylor
• Luck Be a Lady, Don't Die by Robert J. Randisi
• For a Few Demons More by Kim Harrison
• TH1RTEEN R3ASONS WHY by Jay Asher

2006

1. the ride of our lives: Roadside Lessons of an American Family by Mike Leonard (Read by Marc Cashman)
2. boys that bite by Mari Mancusi
3. Bring It On by Laura Anne Gilman
4. The Mournful Teddy by John J. Lamb
5. Everybody Kills Somebody Sometime by Robert J. Randisi
6. The Last Apprentice: Night of the Soul Stealer by Joseph Delaney

2006 Extra:

• Dancing in the Moonlight by RaeAnn Thayne
• A Fistful of Charms by Kim Harrison
• The Christopher Killer by Alane Ferguson

2005

1. The Hunter's Moon by O.R. Melling
2. Curse the Dark by Laura Anne Gilman
3. The Good, The Bad, and the Undead by Kim Harrison
4. The Last Apprentice: Curse of the Bane by Joseph Delaney
5. Every Witch Way But Dead by Kim Harrison

2005 Extra:

• Moon's Web by C.T. Adams & Cathy Clamp

2004

1. Staying Dead by Laura Anne Gilman
2. Metro Girl by Janet Evanovich
3. The Last Apprentice: Revenge of the Witch (1st publsihed as The Spook's Apprentice) by Joseph Delaney
4. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison

2004 Extra:

• Star Spangled Murder by Leslie Meier
• Hunter's Moon by C.T. Adams & Cathy Clamp

2003

1. Exhile's Valor by Mercedes Lackey
2. Dragon Blood by Patricia Briggs
3. Undressed by Stef Ann Holm

2003 Extra:

• Father's Day Murder by Leslie Meier

2002

1. Exhile's Honor by Mercedes Lackey
2. Dragon Bones by Patricia Briggs

2002 Extra:

• Lair of the Lion by Christine Feehan
• Birthday Party Murder by Leslie Meier

2001

1. Take a Thief by Mercedes Lackey

2001 Extra:

• The Scarletti Curse by Christine Feehan
• Wedding Day Murder by Leslie Meier