I think I’ve lost track of which week of the challenge we are in. I’ve been so busy lately, it seems. Here are the updates I have – sorry if they are wrong!
How did you do this week?
Moi – 105 points
Heather –150 points
Marie – 40 points
Cass – 210 points
Bella – 125 points
Raidergirl3 – 210 points
Amanda – 130 points
Jennifer – 215 points
Lucy – 80 points
J.T. -60 points
Nise’ – 140 points
Elizabeth – 20 points
Angie – 20 points
Petunia – 95 points
Susie – 40 points
Tiny Librarian – 85 points
Lindsey – 140 points
Now, onto the next piece of business! We’ve been voting for when the next challenge should begin. VOTE HERE! If, as the voting suggests, we being in March, here is the next set of challenges so you can start getting set up!
5 Point Challenges
Read a book by an author you’ve never read before
Read a book with a one word title
Read a book with an animal name in the title
Read a book with a proper name in the title
Read a fantasy
10 Point Challenges
Read an ‘Austenesque’ book
Read a book with a two word title
Read a book that is part of a series
Read a book about a real person
Read a mystery
15 Point Challenges
Read a book written in the 60’s (any century)
Read a book with a number in the title
Read a book by an author born in March, April, May or June.
Read a book with a three word title
Read a book by an author with three names
20 Point Challenges
Read a book with over 500 pages
Read a book with a four word title
Read a book by two authors
Read a book written in the 70s (any century)
Read a book that has been number one on the NYT Best-sellers list
February 16, 2010 at 6:12 pm
I wasn’t sure if I was going to do the next one but I love the challenges and most are books in my bookshelf, so yay!
February 16, 2010 at 6:16 pm
5 points – queen or king
The Return of the King – J.R.R. Tolkien
http://www.readingwithtequila.com/2010/02/return-of-king-by-jrr-tolkien.html
15 points – author birthday
The Notebook – Nicholas Sparks
http://www.readingwithtequila.com/2010/02/notebook-by-nicholas-sparks.html
total: 215 points
February 16, 2010 at 6:40 pm
I have 20 more points to add, yay! My Pulitzer Prize-winner was Olive Kitteridge.
http://tinyreadingroom.blogspot.com/2010/02/review-olive-kitteridge.html
February 16, 2010 at 7:00 pm
15 points: Read book with a Civil War theme-
http://bookshelfmonstrosity.blogspot.com/2010/02/beautiful-creatures-by-garcia-stohl.html
February 16, 2010 at 7:16 pm
my book about a vampire didn’t get added in. here it is again:
http://bibliofreakblog.com/fiction/spike-fall-iby-brian-lynch-franco-urrui/
Also, read a book by an author born in March, April, May, or June is on there twice.
February 16, 2010 at 7:18 pm
Ohhh…good catch, thanks! Now…to think of something else…lol
February 16, 2010 at 7:22 pm
Ok..I think I have everyone updated now.
February 17, 2010 at 5:59 am
I wasn’t sure if I was going to join again, but such great categories! I like that these are less specific and more vague, so I can fill my reading in with books I really want to read. I have enjoyed some of the specific categories though, since now I have a whole set of Heyer mysteries to investigate.
I might get a Queen book read before the end of this month (The Heretic Queen is almost ready at the library), but I’m very pleased with my total regardless.
February 17, 2010 at 6:02 am
You’ve done great! Much better than I. My husband hasn’t been working so I think he’s been the culprit. Bring on the nice weather so he can get out of the house! lol
February 17, 2010 at 9:50 am
I have 10 points for a book on art (The Philosophy of Andy Warhol) and 15 books for a book on the King Arhur/Camelot (graphic adaptation) bringing me to 220. I’m working hard to make sure I finish on time! Only three books left.
(“a book with a number in the title” is listed twice for the new challenge, under 10 points and 15 points. May I suggest adding something a bit more specific instead? I never would have read Georgette Hyer, Dickens, or reread V.C. Andrews–to name just a few–without this challenge. Please? 🙂 )
February 17, 2010 at 10:01 am
Thanks Cass! I think I have a list with no repeats now! I must have been tired or in a hurry when I made it up 🙂
I have your total updated. Great job!
February 17, 2010 at 3:08 pm
I don’t have anything new to add right now – I might get one finished by the end of the month tho. I love these challenges and I will definitely be participating in the next one – I have been a little slow on this one.
February 21, 2010 at 4:46 pm
Ooo, I think I’ll have to sign up again! 🙂
But first, another 5 points for a February author – Maureen Johnson.
http://tinyreadingroom.blogspot.com/2010/02/review-key-to-golden-firebird.html
February 23, 2010 at 11:25 am
here’s my Shakespeare book!
http://bibliofreakblog.com/fiction/manga-shakespeare-midsummer-nights-dream-iby-william-shakespeare-kate-browni/
And here’s read any book and write a review:
http://bibliofreakblog.com/fiction/american-rust-iby-philipp-meyeri/
February 27, 2010 at 12:00 pm
I’m up to 160 now: http://lindseysparks.blogspot.com/2009/11/four-month-reading-challenge.html. I read Olive Kitteridge, which is a Pulitzer Prize winner.