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Tag Archives: reading challenges 2013
NetGalley November
I have not exactly been shy in admitting my addiction to e-galley sites like Edelweiss and NetGalley. I request far too many titles, and really struggle to get them read in a timely fashion. So I was really excited when … Continue reading
Bout of Books 8.0 :: Daily Updates
The Bout of Books read-a-thon is organized by Amanda @ On a Book Bender and Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal. It is a week long read-a-thon that begins 12:01am Monday, August 19th and runs through Sunday, August 25th in whatever … Continue reading
Bout of Books 8.0 :: Sign-up and Goals
The Bout of Books read-a-thon is organized by Amanda @ On a Book Bender and Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal. It is a week long read-a-thon that begins 12:01am Monday, August 19th and runs through Sunday, August 25th in whatever … Continue reading
REVIEW: Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins
Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins Disney-Hyperion, 2010 [Goodreads] [Amazon] Three years ago, Sophie Mercer discovered that she was a witch. It’s gotten her into a few scrapes. Her non-gifted mother has been as supportive as possible, consulting Sophie’s estranged father–an … Continue reading
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Tagged book review, reading challenges 2013, witches, witches/witchcraft challenge
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REVIEW: Black City by Elizabeth Richards
Black City is a book that’s been on my radar for a LONG time. It’s actually one of the titles I chose for the TBR Pile Challenge, so I was excited when it won the poll for Book Twirps’ May … Continue reading
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Tagged book review, read-along, reading challenges 2013, tbr pile 2013, vampires
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Summer Lovin’ Read-a-Thon Sign-Up Post
The Summer Lovin’ Read-a-thon is a week-long read-a-thon event hosted by seven independent bloggers! (Oh, Chrys!, Tumbling Books, Effortlessly Reading, Love Life Read, Shelf Addiction, Read Sleep Repeat, and Reviewing Wonderland) This read-a-thon has perfect timing, because it’s during the … Continue reading
Bout of Books 7.0 Wrap-Up Post
The Bout of Books read-a-thon is organized by Amanda @ On a Book Bender and Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal. It is a week long read-a-thon that begins 12:01am Monday, May 13th and runs through Sunday, May 19th in whatever … Continue reading
Bout of Books 7.0 :: Sign-Up, Goals, and Daily Updates
The Bout of Books read-a-thon is organized by Amanda @ On a Book Bender and Kelly @ Reading the Paranormal. It is a week long read-a-thon that begins 12:01am Monday, May 13th and runs through Sunday, May 19th in whatever … Continue reading
CLASSICS RETOLD: Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
Classics Retold is a project hosted by Alison @ The Cheap Reader, Alyssa @ Books Take You Places, Brittany @ Book Addicts Guide, Charlene @ Bookish Whimsy, and Wendy @ Excellent Library. Similar to Project: Fairy Tale from earlier in the year but for this project we … Continue reading
Posted in Reading Challenges
Tagged classic lit, classics retold, reading challenges 2013
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CHALLENGE POST: Where Are You Reading 2013
This year I am participating in the Where Are You Reading? challenge, sponsored by Sheila @ Book Journey. The goal is to read a book that takes place in each of the 50 states. I’m not sure how well I’ll … Continue reading