2 janvier 2010

Dystopian Fiction Reading Challenge 2010

I've placed this challenge upon myself, so I decided to share it with the blogoverse. I enjoyed books such as The Hunger Games and Uglies so much that I planned on revisiting them this year, along with others in this category for comparison purposes.  Therefor why not a challenge? First one that I am hosting. The challenge with end Aug 24th, in tribute to the release of the 3rd Hunger Games book.  Posted by ParaJunkee

dys·to·pi·a (dĭs-tō'pē-ə)

1. An imaginary place or state in which the condition of life is extremely bad, as from deprivation, oppression, or terror.

• Level 1 - Experimental - 5 books

Some of the books I'm considering:

1. LU : The Adoration of Jenna Fox -  Mary E. Pearson  [#] 
2. LU : Girl in the Arena - Lise Haines [#]
3. LU : How I Live Now - Meg Rosoff [#]   
4. LU :  The Forest of hands & teeth - Carrie Ryan  [#]
5. Candor - Pam Bachorz
6. The Other Side of the Island - Allegra Goodman
7. Uglies - Scott Westerfeld
8. Gone -  Michael Grant
9. The Maze Runner - James Dashner
10. Pastworld - Ian Beck
11. The Line - Teri Hall
12. Bones of Faerie - Janni Lee Simner
13. LU : Mockingjay - Suzanne Collins [#]   
14. LU : Méto, tome 1 : La maison - Yves Grevet  [#]
15. LU : Méto, tome 2 : L'île - Yves Grevet [#]
16. LU : Méto, tome 3 : Le monde - Yves Grevet  [#]
17. LU : The sea-wreck stranger - Anna Mackenzie  [#]
18. LU : Incarceron - Catherine Fisher  [#] 
19. Life as we knew it - Susan Beth Pfeffer
20. Birthmarked - Caragh M. O'Brien
21. Genesis - Bernard Beckett
22. The Knife of never letting go - Patrick Ness
23. The Dead-Tossed Waves - Carrie Ryan
24. The City of Ember - JeanneDuPrau
25. Matched - Ally Condie
26. Leviathan - Scott Westerfeld
27. Mortal Engines - Philip Reeve
28. The Resistance - Gemma Malley
29. Matched - Ally Condie
30. Delirium - Lauren Oliver 

Tudor Book Challenge

Benedictionary presents : the Tudor Book challenge.

From January 1st, 2010 to December 31st, 2010 The Tudor Book Challenge challenges you to read books about or inspired by the Tudor era of the English monarchy.

The challenge levels :

King or Queen – You are the ruler of your dominion. You will read at least 11 Tudor-related books.
Nobleman or Noblewoman - You are honorable, indeed. You have earned your title by agreeing to read at least 9 Tudor-related books.
Courtier – You are a rising star in the royal court. You have decided to read at least 7 Tudor-related books.
Commoner – Your role in the kingdom is small but mighty. You are going to read at least 5 Tudor-related books.

NB :  The Tudor dynasty ruled England between August 22, 1485 and March 24, 1603.
Founders of the dynasty were Henry Tudor and Elisabeth Plantagenet.
The last member of the dynasty was Queen Elisabeth I of England who ruled between January 15, 1559 through March 24, 1603.
Their ethnicity was Welsh.

Fantasy Reading Challenge

Alaine from Royal Reviews is hosting this year's Fantasy Reading Challenge.

The Fantasy Reading Challenge can include YA Fantasy or Historical Fantasy, Science Fiction Fantasy or any other sub genre of Fantasy. There really are no limits to this challenge as Fantasy is such a wide and varied genre.

There are four levels:

-- Curious – Read 3 Fantasy Fiction novels.

-- Fascinated – Read 6 Fantasy Fiction novels.

-- Addicted – Read 12 Fantasy Fiction novels.

-- Obsessed – Read 20 Fantasy Fiction novels.

Some of the books I'm considering:

1. LU : The Iron King - Julie Kagawa  [#]
2. LU : Fire - Kristin Cashore [#] 
3. LU : City of Glass - Cassandra Clare  [#]
4. LU : Moonlight - Rachel Hawthorne [#]
5. LU : Demon Princess - Michelle Rowen
6. Other – Karen Kincy
7. LU : The Demon's Lexicon - Sarah Rees Brennan [#]
8. LU : Incarceron - Catherine Fisher [#]   
9. Rampant - Diana Peterfreund
10. LU : My love lies bleeding - Alyxandra Harvey  [#]   
11. LU : Evernight - Claudia Gray  [#]
12. Fairy Tale - Cyn Balog
13. LU : Ink Exchange - Melissa Marr [#] 
14. LU : Poison study - Maria V. Snyder  [#] 
15. LU : Kissed by an Angel - Elizabeth Chandler  [#]
16. LU : Malice - Chris Wooding  [#]
17. LU : Hush, Hush - Becca Fitzpatrick [#]
18. LU : Blue Moon - Alyson Noel [#] 
19. LU : Silver is for secrets ~ Laurie Faria Stolarz [#]
20. LU : Wings ~ Aprilynne Pike  [#]

Jane Austen Challenge 2010

The Life (and Lies) of an Inanimate Flying Object is hosting the Jane Austen Challenge 2010!

Here are the reading levels to help you choose:

• Newbie 2 books by J. Austen, 2 re-writes, prequels, sequels, or spoofs (by other authors)
• Lover 4 books by J. Austen, 4 re-writes, prequels, sequels, or spoofs (by other authors)
• Fanatic 6+ books by J. Austen, 5+ re-writes, prequels, sequels, or spoofs (by other authors)

Some of the books I'm considering:

1. The Trials of Honorable F. Darcy - Sara Angelina
2. Austenland - Shannon Hale
3. Me et Mr Darcy - Alexandra Potter
4. What would Jane Austen do ? - Laurie Brown
5. Jane Bites Back - Michael Thomas Ford

In the Middle Reading Challenge

Jill from The O.W.L. wants us all to read some middle grade fiction this year! 

There are so many amazing MG books out there, and I'd love to get more people reading them.  With that in mind I decided to host a challenge for middle grade books - In the Middle Reading Challenge. Here's "rules" for the challenge.

You must read middle grade books.  These are books deemed right for kids ages 9 (sometimes 8) - 12.

There will be 4 levels:
      5th Grader: At least 4 Books
      6th Grader: At least 6 Books
      7th Grader: At least 8 Books
      8th Grader: At least 10 Books

ont déjà été lus :

1. L'incroyable voyage de Jeanpoté ~ J.M. Trewellard  [#]
titre vo : Butterfingers

2. La voix du diable ~ Sylvie Brien (Les enquêtes de Vipérine Maltais) [#]

3. Les Tartines au kétcheupe ~ Marie-Sabine Roger  [#]

4. Suite Scarlett ~ Maureen Johnson [#]

5. Tattoo ~ Jennifer Lynn Barnes   [#]

6. 7. A quoi servent les clowns ? ~ Anne Percin   
Poil au Nez ~ Cécile Chartre  [#]

8.. Aggie change de vie ~ Malika Ferdjoukh [#]

9. 10.. Les anglaises ~ Marie Chartres
Ma mère est une étoile ~ Marie Leymarie [#]

11. La Formule du succès ~ Linda Urban  [#]
titre vo : A Crooked kind of perfect

12. Mon coeur n'oublie jamais ~ Agnès de Lestrade  [#]

13. 14. La soupe aux amandes ~ Sylvie Deshors
Ce soir-là ~ Agnès Lacor [#]

15. Tricot d'amour ~ Karin Serres [#]

16. Odette ou les tribulations d'une pigeonne ~ Lili Pissenlit  [#]

17. Ariane l'araignée ~ Pascale Chadenat [#]

Gilmore Girls Reading Challenge

From Lisa, Gilmore Girls Reading Challenge

Books played a big part in the television show "The Gilmore Girls." Rory was an avid reader. When Rory and Lorelai were going to Europe, Rory wanted to bring 12 books. Mind you, she was carrying everything in a backpack. Recently, a friend sent me a link to an episode-by-episode listing of all of the books seen, read, or mentioned in the series and the idea for a challenge was born. Of course, I didn't really have any idea how many books that actually was. Or how to set up a challenge. So I'm a little late getting this up and running. The good news is that there should be something in this for everyone. Rory and company read everything from Homer to Dan Brown and poetry to social commentary. The challenge will officially run from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010.

There are three levels of participation:

Emily: Read 5 books from at least two different categories.
Lorelai: Read 10 books from at least three different categories.
Rory: Read 20 books from at least four different categories.

Voici ma sélection :

1. Jane Austen - Northanger Abbey
2. Emily Brontë - Wuthering Heights
3. Charlotte Brontë - Jane Eyre
4. Daphne Du Maurier - Rebecca
5. Harper Lee - To Kill a Mockingbird

10 in ‘10 Teen Chick Lit Challenge

Kay Cassidy and Jessica of Chick Lit Teens are co-hosting a reading challenge. The goal is simple — read 10 teen chick lit titles this year.

Some of the books I'm considering:

1. LU : Avalon High - Meg Cabot  [#]
2. LU : The Carrie diaries - Candace Bushnell [#]
3. LU : Pretty Things - Sarra Manning  [#]
4. LU : The sky is everywhere - Jandy Nelson  [#]
5. LU : Along for a ride - Sarah Dessen [#] 
6. LU : The Summer I turned pretty - Jenny Han [#] 
7. LU : Rules of Attraction - Simone Elkeles  [#] 
8. LU : Megan Meade's Guide to the McGowan Boys - Kate Brian  [#]
9. LU : Envy ~ Anna Godbersen [#]
10. LU : Purses and Poison - Dorothy Howell   [#]

challenge bouclé en juillet 2010

1st in a Series Challenge 2010

Alaine, the queen of happy endings, from Royal Reviews :

As so many of us love reading our series this one gives you the chance to include them in your challenges. As with all our other challenges there are various levels from the Curious to the Obsessed.

-- Curious– Read 3 novels that are first in a series.

-- Fascinated – Read 6 novels that are first in a series.

-- Addicted – Read 12 novels that are first in a series.

-- Obsessed – Read 20 novels that are first in a series.

Any genre counts.

Some of the books I'm considering:

1. LU : Strange Angels - Lili St Crow [#]   
2. Bitten & Smitten - Michelle Rowen
3. LU : Vampire Academy - Richelle Mead  [#]
4. LU : Kitty and The Midnight Hour - Carrie Vaughn  [#]
5. LU : Some Girls Bite - Chloe Neill  [#] 
6. Nice Girls dont't have Fangs - Molly Harper
7. LU : Glass Houses : The Morganville Vampires - Rachel Caine [#] 
8. LU : Stray - Rachel Vincent [#]
9. LU : Full Moon Rising - Keri Arthur
10. LU : Gentlemen Prefer Succubi - Jill Myles [#]
11. The Rest Falls Away : The Gardella Vampire Chronicles - Colleen Gleason
12. LU : Happy Hour at Casa Dracula - Marta Acosta [#]

Romance Reading Challenge

Naida of The Bookworm is hosting the Romance Reading Challenge again in 2010.

Choose at least 5 novels read them between Jan 1st though Dec 31st 2010.

"Romance" isn't limited to steamy Harlequin novels. There is a huge selection of books in this category such as contemporary romance, historical romance, romantic suspense and paranormal romance to name a few. As long as the story has romantic love between the two main characters your selection will fit this challenge. The novels do not need to have a happy ending either, there can also be unrequited love.

Some of the books I'm considering:

1. The Duke and I - Julia Quinn
2. LU : Xylara - Elizabeth Vaughan
3. LU : Secrets of a summer night - Lisa Kleypas
4. LU : Highlander Untamed - Monica McCarty
5. A Rose in Winter - Kathleen Woodiwiss

Typically British Reading Challenge (2010 & +)

Book Chick City is hosting the Typiccaly British Reading Challenge 2010.

There are four levels:

• "Put The Kettle On" – Read 2 Typically British novels.

• "Gordon Bennett" – Read 4 Typically British novels.

• "Bob's Your Uncle" – Read 6 Typically British novels.

• "Cream Crackered" – Read 8 Typically British novels.

Obviously only British authors count!

Some of the books I'm considering:

• Book Lover - Jennifer Kaufman and Karen Mack 
• Acting Up - Melissa Nathan
• The Diamond of Drury Lane - Julia Golding
• The White Little Horse - Elizabeth Goudge
• Living Dangerously - Katie Fforde
• LU : Girl, 15, Charming but Insane by Sue Limb
• LU : Entangled by Cat Clarke
• LU : Finding Sky by Joss Stirling
• LU : Blood sinister by Celia Rees (en vf : Malédiction du sang)
• LU : 0.4 by Mike A. Lancaster
• LU : iBoy by Kevin Brooks
• LU : The chocolate box girls - Cherry crush by Cathy Cassidy (en vf : Coeur cerise)
• LU : Withering tights - Louise Rennison (en vf : Les mésaventures de Tallulah Casey)