01. New Year Read-A-Thon

This is a short read for a starter and quite hot for the ones who would like a Quickie for the day. I found this a look through looking for something quick to read and the cover was interesting enough for me to pick up.Emma and Luke's baggage were accidentally switched bout and through their own quick lookie through each others baggage, they...

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Switched by Desiree Holt

This is a short read for a starter and quite hot for the ones who would like a Quickie for the day. I found this a look through looking for something quick to read and the cover was interesting enough for me to pick up. Emma and Luke's baggage were accidentally switched bout and through their own quick lookie through each others baggage,...

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New Year Read-A-Thon

Ok I have trying to figure out if I should join New Year Read-A-Thon up or not, but what the heck, let's try. Info of the Read-a-thon can be read up at Bookworming in the 21st Century site:Now, what is the Read-a-thon all about? Promoting reading in the new year - 2010!Starts: 5 pm on Thursday, December 31stEnds: 10 pm on Sunday, January...

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Teaser Tuesday

Grab your current read Open to a random page Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR...

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What are you Reading on Mondays

The books I have read in the past week:Earth Moves [Island Guardians 01] by Thorn LaceyBlood & Honey by Alexa AamesBooks I am currently reading:Buster Bayless, Night of the Living Veg; by Philip ReeveBooks I plan on reading this week:Not sure... I have lots to choose from atmWhat are YOU readi...

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Monday Musing: Book Buying Habits

This week, Rebecca asks:This week's Monday Musing is being hosted by Mizb17 When you buy books, do they immediately go onto your bookshelf to wait until you’re ready to read them (even if that means months/years from then!), or do you read them right away? What makes you do this? If you’re a ’shelver’, why do you think you don’t read the...

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Teaser Tuesdays

Grab your current read Open to a random page Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR...

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Booking through Thursday: Bookmarks

Suggested by Tammy: What items have you ever used as a bookmark? What is the most unusual item you’ve ever used or seen used? I am a collector or bookmarks, but in the same time, I happened to keep loosing them o.0 I surely need a box for future keeps. Ok, I have a few items for use as a bookmark, but I usually ended up reaching whatever...

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Teaser Tuesday

Grab your current read Open to a random page Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR...

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A to Z Challenge

January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010.How does this reading challenge work? Choose the option that works best for you...Authors -- Read alphabetically by author. Commit to 26 books.Titles -- Read alphabetically by title. Commit to 26 books.Authors & Titles -- Commit to reading 52 books How strict is the 26 or 52? I know it isn't always...

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Countdown Challenge

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...

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I wish I read that Challenge

This challenge is for all those books you wish you'd read. It might be Pride and Prejudice, War and Peace, a Nora Roberts Romantic Suspense, the Outlander series or a childhood classic Winnie the Pooh. I have a very long list of books that I've been wanting to read for years, not to mention the list of books I've added to it since I've been...

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1st in a Series Challenge

Challenge Guidelines:1. Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate.--Non-Bloggers: Include your information in the comment section.2. There are four levels:-- 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...

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The Second Challenge

Royal Reviews is hosting another challenge that is near and dear to my heart since I love reading series. The 2nd Challenge is a chance for me to enjoy a series one more time by reading it's sequel.Challenge Guidelines:1. Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate.--Non-Bloggers: Include your information in the comment section.2....

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Teaser Tuesday

Grab your current read Open to a random page Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR...

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The 2010 Young Adult Reading Challenge

Timing:January 1st - December, 2010There are four levels:--The Mini YA Reading Challenge – Read 12 Young Adult novels.--Just My Size YA Reading Challenge – Read 25 Young Adult novels.--Stepping It Up YA Reading Challenge – Read 50 Young Adult novels.--Super Size Me YA Reading Challenge – Read 75 Young Adult novels.I'm not sure yet which I...

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30 Books to Movies Challenge

Timeline:01 Jan 2010 - 31 Dec 2010Goal: To read 30 books that have been adapted into movies, and watch said moviesDetails:• You don't have to select your books ahead of time. You may select books as you go. Even if you list them now, you can change the list if needed. Crossovers from other reading challenges count.• If you decide to join...

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Friday Finds

What great books did you hear about/discover this past week (and add to your TBR lists)? Share with us your FRIDAY FINDS!My Finds * 10 Best Arthurian Legends EVER! // Margaret Simpson* Night of the Living Veg // Philip Reeve* First Lord's Fury // Jim Butcher* Dark Side of Dawn // Kathryn Smith* The Greek Gods* Horrible Histories Slimy...

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Teaser Tuesday

Grab your current read Open to a random page Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR...

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1010 Category Challenge

The 1010 Challenge is a group challenge on LibraryThing (challenge link). The challenge is to read books from 10 categories in 2010. I am going to read 10 books in each category.TimeLine:January 1st, 2010 - December 31, 2010Movie Tied-Ins1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.TV Tied Ins1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.Children1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.Young Adult1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.Books Missed when I was at school1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.Horror (Halloween Mood)1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9.10.New...

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PW’s Best Books of 2009

PW Top 10 * Cheever: A Life by Blake Bailey * Await Your Reply: A Novel by Dan Chaon * A Fiery Peace in a Cold War: Bernard Schriever and the Ultimate Weapon by Neil Sheehan * In Other Rooms, Other Wonders by Daniyal Mueenuddin * Big Machine by Victor LaValle * The Age of Wonder: How the Romantic Generation Discovered the Beauty and Terror of Science by Richard Holmes * Stitches by David Small * Shop Class...

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TV, Movie Tied-Ins Reads

I love reading the books that has it's own Movie or TV adaptation. So I figured I should start listing them out too.A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z~*A*~~*B*~~*C*~~*D*~~*E*~~*F*~~*G*~~*H*~~*I*~~*J*~√ Jodi Picoult - My Sister's Keeper~*K*~~*L*~~*M*~~*N*~√ Neil Gailman - Coraline~*O*~~*P*~~*Q*~~*R*~~*S*~~*T*~~*U*~~*V*~~*W*~~*X*~~*Y*~~*...

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Teaser Tuesday

Grab your current read Open to a random page Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR...

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What are you Reading on Mondays

The books I have read in the past week:Playing Games (Disney's Winnie the Pooh) by Mary HoganMy Sister's Keeper by Jodi PicoultBooks I am currently reading:The Nanny Diaries By Emma MclaughlinBooks I plan on reading this week:Not sure... I have lots to choose from atmWhat are YOU readi...

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Challenges in Progress

Timeline:November 1, 2009 and ends November 2, 2010My PostTime Frame: January 1, 2010- December 31, 2010My P...

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Monthly Mixer Mele

Timeline: November 1, 2009 and ends November 2, 2010 All you have to do is read a book that begins with a letter of each month or read a book that begins with the authors name (first or last name, doesn’t matter). There are 74 letters so you will have to have 74 different books to complete the challenge. Books can however be used to complete...

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Once Upon a Time: 2010 Reading Challenge

Time Frame: January 1, 2010- December 31, 2010This challenge is quite simple..... read the fairy tales you grew up reading but from another view than Disney's version. There are so many great fairy tale books out there, that might take the same story we know but with an added twist.These books can be Young Adult, Romance, Erotic, e-books,...

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Booking through Thursday: Bad Books

Suggested by JM: “Life is too short to read bad books.” I’d always heard that, but I still read books through until the end no matter how bad they were because I had this sense of obligation. That is, until this week when I tried (really tried) to read a book that is utterly boring and unrealistic. I had to stop reading. Do you read everything...

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WWW Wednesday

To play along, just answer the 3 questions below!* What book(s) are you currently reading? * What did you recently finish reading? * What do you think you’ll read next?* What book(s) are you currently reading? I'm currently reading My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Piccoult. I must admit, I just finished watching the movie. I didn't really...

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Teaser Tuesdays

Grab your current read Open to a random page Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR...

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Raved Books TBR

Actually this began as a challenge. But I thought, since my challenges are far more than I could handle, I say I just place the list in here. This list only consist of books that has been given really good publicity, given people keeps raving others to read them.(This List will grow throughout the time)A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z~*A*~- Amulya Malladi - A Breath of Fresh Air- Ann Patchett - Bel Canto- Anna...

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Teaser Tuesdays

Grab your current read Open to a random page Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR...

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Sunday Synopsis: 18 October 2009

Reviews: Sudden Desire By Lauren DaneUPCOMING REVIEWS:Jeff Kinney - The Wimpy KidLorelei James - Long Hard R...

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Musing Monday: Wishlist

This week, Rebecca asks:Do you keep a book wishlist, either on paper, Amazon/etc, or via a book database site (Shelfari, GoodReads, LibraryThing)? If yes, do you share this list with others (especially coming up to Christmas)?Ok... My wishlist is kinda lengthy. It is as lengthy (of more) as my TBR list. It has a mind of it's own since every...

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Teaser Tuesday

Grab your current read Open to a random page Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR...

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BBAW: Reading Meme

Do you snack while you read? If so, favorite reading snack?I try not to eat while reading. Messy!Do you tend to mark your books as you read, or does the idea of writing in books horrify you?I usually have post-its or paper handy to write notes onHow do you keep your place while reading a book? Bookmark? Dog-ears?All sort of ways. Bookmark...

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Teaser Tuesdays

Grab your current read Open to a random page Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR...

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