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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What are you Reading on Mondays

The books I have read in the past week:Books I am currently reading:Books I plan on reading this week:Not sure... I have lots to choose from atmWhat are YOU readi...

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Musing Monday: Keeping borrowed books

This week, Rebecca asks:Where do you keep any books borrowed from friends or the library? Do they live with your own collection, or do you keep them separate? Do you monitor them in anyway.I have a space on my computer desks where I've placed my borrowed books from friends. For library books however are in my Croc picnic bag. I can't place...

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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: Godmother; by Carolyn TurgeonThis retelling of Cinderella follows the oft ignored character of the fairy godmother, who may or may not be a mentally ill New Yorker. Lil, as this godmother is known, is now living...

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The Book List

This Week's Topic is:3 Characters I Love to Hate1. Ellen Rimbauer (Diary of Ellen Rimbauer: My Life in Rose Red) - I love to slap her and her naivity!2. Bella (Twilight Saga) - Whiny little ....3. Edward Cullens (Twilight Saga) - He reminds of somebody i want to forg...

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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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Musing Mondays: Reading Manners

This week, Rebecca asks:When is it inappropriate to read in front of others? Is it ever appropriate?mm.. I guess during family gatherings or during a wedding reception. sometimes it's just so boring during the reception and all I want to do, instead of sitting there waiting for the food to be serve, I just want to pull out my reader, or...

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The Sunday Salon - E-Ink Devices.

It's that time again, and dare I said it? Yes I dare! It has been a while since I've posted for this segment, so I do apologize for the tardiness and laziness.What can I talk about today, is that.. I have found a new toy! Well, actually bought it for myself. Most of the people who knows me practically knows what kind of a gadget freak I...

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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: Song of Kali; by Dan Simmons"O terrible wife of Siva / Your tongue is drinking the blood, / O dark Mother! O unclad Mother." It is remarkable that prior to writing this first novel, Dan Simmons had spent only...

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The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer: My Life at Rose Red; by Ellen Rimbauer

This has been a hard book to finish for me. I have honestly say, this is my third attempt to read it and even that i have managed to slip in a couple of books to read in between. It's a good book actually, regardless me having a hard time with it, but it is a good read. Interesting plot, but it doesn't really pull me in. Joanna is a pain...

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Booking through Thursday: Gift Giving

Barbara wants to know: What books did you get for Christmas (or whichever holiday you may have celebrated last month)? Do you usually ask for books on gift-giving occasions or do you prefer to buy them yourself? Last Christmas, I got Harry Dresden's Welcome to the Jungle (Jim Butcher) from Santa Thing! Did I mention Jim Butcher is one...

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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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Musing Mondays: Reading Resolutions

This week, Rebecca asks:With the New Year here already, do you have any reading resolutions or goals (challenges aside) for 2010? Perhaps a new author? Genre? Want to read more non-fiction? Write more reviews?I guess my new reading resolution is to review more books efficiently. I have been cataloging alot more books at work than I actually...

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101 Fantasy Reading Challenge

Have you read over the list of 101 of the Best Fantasy Books? I have, and I discovered I’ve only read 27 of the top 101. That leaves a lot of books waiting to be read! In order to give myself a little encouragement, I’m creating a 101 Fantasy Reading Challenge. So here are the rules:1. Pick the number of books you want to read. It can be...

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Speculative Fiction Reading Challenge 2010

Timeline: 1st Jan 2010~ 31st Dec 2010. Only books started on January 1st count towards this challenge. Details: 1. Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate. 2. There are four levels: • Inquisitive – Read 3 Speculative Fiction novels. • Enthusiastic – Read 6 Speculative Fiction novels. • Addicted – Read 12 Speculative Fiction...

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52 Books 52 Weeks

1. The challenge will run from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010. 2. Participants may join at any time. 3. All forms of books are acceptable including e-books, audio books, etc. 4. Re-reads are acceptable as long as they are read after January 1, 2010. 5. Books may overlap other challenges. 6. Create an entry post linking to this...

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What's In A Name?

Between January 1 and December 31, 2010, read one book in each of the following categories:A book with a food in the title: Clockwork Orange, Grapes of Wrath, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie SocietyA book with a body of water in the title: A River Runs through It, Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters, The Lake HouseA book with...

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02. New Year Read-A-Thon

I got this as a gift from a 2009 Librarything SantaThing. Jim Butcher happens to be my favorite author and The Dresden Files is one of my most favorite series. This is a Graphic Novel of the series and has a plot of it's own. Harry Dresden, a wizard detective, is mixed up in a case where a murder takes place at the zoo, and the authorities...

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Twenty Ten Reading Challenge

The aim is to read a total 20 books, over ten categories, in 2010. (Was this challenge based solely around the name? I’ll let you decide!) Rules: Read 2 books from each category, making a requirement of 20 books total. The categories are intended to be loose guidelines only, if you decide it fits, then it fits. (Apart from those marked...

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42 Challenge 2010

42 Challenge (for 2010)Officially starts January 1, 2010Officially ends December 3, 2010Your mission--if you choose to accept it--is to read, watch, listen, and (possibly) review 42 sci-fi related items. What counts? Short stories, novellas, novels, radio show episodes, television show episodes, movies, graphic novels, comic books, audio...

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Flashback Challenge

The Flashback Challenge will run from January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010. If you're super-excited and want to reread a book before that, feel free, and let me know. If many people do so, then I'll do a December challenge linky post and you can all link to it here. Otherwise, we can hold them over to January. You can sign up for the following...

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451 Challenge

451 Fridays is based on an idea from Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury. In his novel, a group of people (Bradbury calls them Book People) are trying to keep the ideas found in books alive. Instead of actually saving the books, the Book People each “become” a book – memorizing it, word for word, and passing it down to the next generation.451...

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2010 100+ Reading Challenges

1. The goal is to read 100 or more books. Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate.--Non-Bloggers: Post your list of books in the comment section of the wrap-up post. To learn how to sign up without having a blog, click here.2. Audio, Re-reads, eBooks, YA, Manga, Graphic Novels, Library books, Novellas, Young Reader, Nonfiction...

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2010 TBR Challenge

Hosted by Jen @ MizB Challenges ** Pick 12 books – one for each month of the year - that you’ve been wanting to read (that have been on your “To Be Read” list) for 6 months or longer, but haven’t gotten around to. ** OPTIONAL: Create a list of 12 “Alternates” (books you could substitute for your challenge books, given that a particular...

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