OK ….I know…..you must be saying, “Didn’t she say she was cutting back on Challenges for 2011?”  Yes….I did say that.  BUT….I know now that not only am I addicted and can’t say no to a book, I am now admitting to also being addicted to Challenges.   Am signing up for the following 2, along with the others I have already joined for 2011.  I will post all information and books on my Challenges Tab at top of my blog and update meters for my progress of each challenge on my sidebar.  If you haven’t signed up, and want to, check out that page for all information.

Partial Rules: (Stop by her blog to see complete rules and sign up linky)*A book with a number in the title
*A book with jewelry or a gem in the title
*A book with a size in the title
*A book with travel or movement in the title
*A book with evil in the title
*A book with a life stage in the title
I have some of the books picked out but will complete the list at a later date.

I am so excited, and wanted to share, what I just found…The Perfect 2011 Challenge, at least for me.  I have said in the past, that when I first became involved, I joined everything and anything and really didn’t realize what it all entailed.  I will be starting my 2nd year, and have learned a few things along the way, one of them being which type of challenges to enter.  I knew when I signed up for the 100+ for 2010 that I would not complete it but wanted to see how close I might have come.  I just signed up for the ideal challenge and wanted to let you in on all the details……

Details:

Runs January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 (books read prior to 1/1/11 do not count towards the challenge). You can join at anytime. You can sign up on The Book Vixen’s blog.

The goal is to outdo yourself by reading more books in 2011 than you did in 2010. See the different levels below and pick the one that works best for you. Nothing is set in stone; you can change levels at any time during the challenge.

Books can be any format (bound, eBook, audio).

Re-reads and crossovers from other reading challenges are fine.

You can list your books in advance or list them as you read them. It is not required that you review the books you read for this challenge but feel free to do so.

Post this reading challenge on your blog so you can keep a list of the books you’ve read for this challenge. Please include a link back to this post so readers can join the challenge too.

You do not have to be a book blogger to participate. You can keep tabs on books you’ve read for this challenge on Goodreads or LibraryThing if you’d like (maybe make a shelf for “Outdo Yourself Reading Challenge”). If you are not on either of those sites then you can list the books you read for this challenge in the comments on my wrap-up post, which will be up at the end of 2011.

Levels:

Getting my heart rate up – Read 1–5 more books
Out of breath – Read 6–10 more books
Breaking a sweat – Read 11–15 more books
I’m on fire! – Read 16+ more books

Want to join me?  Then head on over to The Book Vixen and sign up.  I am going to try to “get out of breath” in 2011.  Wish me luck!!!

I am so excited, and wanted to share, what I just found…The Perfect 2011 Challenge, at least for me.  I have said in the past, that when I first became involved, I joined everything and anything and really didn’t realize what it all entailed.  I will be starting my 2nd year, and have learned a few things along the way, one of them being which type of challenges to enter.  I knew when I signed up for the 100+ for 2010 that I would not complete it but wanted to see how close I might have come.  I just signed up for the ideal challenge and wanted to let you in on all the details……

Details:

Runs January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 (books read prior to 1/1/11 do not count towards the challenge). You can join at anytime. You can sign up on The Book Vixen’s blog.

The goal is to outdo yourself by reading more books in 2011 than you did in 2010. See the different levels below and pick the one that works best for you. Nothing is set in stone; you can change levels at any time during the challenge.

Books can be any format (bound, eBook, audio).

Re-reads and crossovers from other reading challenges are fine.

You can list your books in advance or list them as you read them. It is not required that you review the books you read for this challenge but feel free to do so.

Post this reading challenge on your blog so you can keep a list of the books you’ve read for this challenge. Please include a link back to this post so readers can join the challenge too.

You do not have to be a book blogger to participate. You can keep tabs on books you’ve read for this challenge on Goodreads or LibraryThing if you’d like (maybe make a shelf for “Outdo Yourself Reading Challenge”). If you are not on either of those sites then you can list the books you read for this challenge in the comments on my wrap-up post, which will be up at the end of 2011.

Levels:

Getting my heart rate up – Read 1–5 more books
Out of breath – Read 6–10 more books
Breaking a sweat – Read 11–15 more books
I’m on fire! – Read 16+ more books

Want to join me?  Then head on over to The Book Vixen and sign up.  I am going to try to “get out of breath” in 2011.  Wish me luck!!!

This morning I spoke about 2– 2011 Challanges I had my eyes on…..well……I decided to take the plunge and sign up today.  I have a lot going on in the coming weeks so thought I might as well post about it today, especially since they both are 2010/2011 Challenges.   I will provide links for those who may be interested in joining!!

The first is being hosted by Yvonne from Socrates Book Reviews. Thank you Yvonne.

 

2011 James Patterson Challenge.   I am signing up for Level 2–Read 5 books….a loyal fan.
The following is the criteria from her blog:
I decided that I love reading James Patterson’s books so much that I’m going to begin a new James Patterson reading challenge. In the next couple of days, I’ll be starting an Alex Cross challenge, too!

This one is a bit different than last year. You get to choose how many books you want to read.
Level 1 – Read 2 books…just trying them out
Level 2 – Read 5 books…a loyal fan
Level 3 – Read 10+ books…obsessed with James Patterson
Here are the guidelines…
  1. Choose one of the levels above. You do not need to make a list of what you will read now or, if you want, you can. However, nothing is written in stone and the books you list can be changed at any time. Overlapping books with other challenges is allowed.
  2. Although you can change books throughout the year, you cannot change your level of participation. So, choose one level and that’s what you must stick with for the year.
  3. As long as it’s written by James Patterson, you can use the book in this challenge. Even if you are part of my upcoming Alex Cross challenge, you can overlap books and count them as part of this challenge.
  4. All books need to be read between September 1, 2010 and August 31, 2011. Books read prior to September 1st don’t count for this challenge.
  5. If you want to participate, just post about it on your blog with a link back to here.
  6. Audio and Ebooks are acceptable.
  7. Please use Mr. Linky below to sign up. Use the link to your post about this challenge, not your main blog address. Links that don’t go directly to your challenge post will be deleted.
  8. Once you complete the challenge, please post the link to your wrap-up blog post with Mr. Linky (I will put up a Mr. Linky for completed lists.)
  9. There will also be a Mr. Linky for reviews, although posting your reviews are not a requirement.
10. You can take the button above and post it on your blog.
     I will be starting off with reading Private

The 2nd Challenge is being hosted by Sarah at BA Reading Challenges.  Thank you  Sarah.  You can also find her at Bookish Ardour and is hosting multiple challenges for 2011.

Challenge Levels
Tempted– Choose 5 books to read
Trying – Choose 15 books to read
Making A Dint – Choose 30 books to read
On A Roll – Choose 50 books to read
Flying Off – Choose 75 books to read
Off The Shelf Challenge
 Are your books multiplying like rabbits before you even get a chance to read them? Trying to keep up with them, but can’t stop buying new ones?
 Maybe this challenge is for you. I know what it’s like. There’s so many titles and so many beautiful books out there sometimes it’s hard to keep that TBR shelf under control, but if you really want to try why not challenge yourself?
 Note: This challenge is to read those books you own copies of, but have never got around to reading. If you don’t have many that you own, but have a massive TBR shelf you’re welcome to read those ones as long as you don’t add new ones. You don’t need to actually get rid of your books after you’ve read them, this is just to read them.
How To Participate
 Decide which challenge level you’ll be doing (further below) – do not include books that you buy from the start of this challenge.
 Grab the code for the badge down below and post it on a side bar or in a signature (if you want to participate, but aren’t blogging, on a social network or forum – Submission For Non Bloggers).
 Create your own post to let all your readers know you’re taking part in the challenge and at what level (if you’re really proficient you can list your books!). Make sure to link back to this page with either one of the buttons or a text link..
 Use the link form below to enter into the challenge by sharing your challenge post url and your name (either your name, blog name, or both).Please don’t use the comment form to participate, only to comment on the challenge or something else..
 Submit your reviews (if you choose to review them, but that is optional) on the review page.
 When you’ve completed you’re challenge let us know on the completion post. If you’re using a tag or category I recommend sharing the link back to that so everyone can find them
Anyone want to join me?  Thanks Gina for posting about these challenges!!
I will be back later tonight to announce the winners of How Music Works, so last chance to enter.
And don’t forget to Fall Back and change your clocks!!

This morning I spoke about 2– 2011 Challanges I had my eyes on…..well……I decided to take the plunge and sign up today.  I have a lot going on in the coming weeks so thought I might as well post about it today, especially since they both are 2010/2011 Challenges.   I will provide links for those who may be interested in joining!!

The first is being hosted by Yvonne from Socrates Book Reviews. Thank you Yvonne.

 

2011 James Patterson Challenge.   I am signing up for Level 2–Read 5 books….a loyal fan.
The following is the criteria from her blog:
I decided that I love reading James Patterson’s books so much that I’m going to begin a new James Patterson reading challenge. In the next couple of days, I’ll be starting an Alex Cross challenge, too!

This one is a bit different than last year. You get to choose how many books you want to read.
Level 1 – Read 2 books…just trying them out
Level 2 – Read 5 books…a loyal fan
Level 3 – Read 10+ books…obsessed with James Patterson
Here are the guidelines…
  1. Choose one of the levels above. You do not need to make a list of what you will read now or, if you want, you can. However, nothing is written in stone and the books you list can be changed at any time. Overlapping books with other challenges is allowed.
  2. Although you can change books throughout the year, you cannot change your level of participation. So, choose one level and that’s what you must stick with for the year.
  3. As long as it’s written by James Patterson, you can use the book in this challenge. Even if you are part of my upcoming Alex Cross challenge, you can overlap books and count them as part of this challenge.
  4. All books need to be read between September 1, 2010 and August 31, 2011. Books read prior to September 1st don’t count for this challenge.
  5. If you want to participate, just post about it on your blog with a link back to here.
  6. Audio and Ebooks are acceptable.
  7. Please use Mr. Linky below to sign up. Use the link to your post about this challenge, not your main blog address. Links that don’t go directly to your challenge post will be deleted.
  8. Once you complete the challenge, please post the link to your wrap-up blog post with Mr. Linky (I will put up a Mr. Linky for completed lists.)
  9. There will also be a Mr. Linky for reviews, although posting your reviews are not a requirement.
10. You can take the button above and post it on your blog.
     I will be starting off with reading Private

The 2nd Challenge is being hosted by Sarah at BA Reading Challenges.  Thank you  Sarah.  You can also find her at Bookish Ardour and is hosting multiple challenges for 2011.

Challenge Levels
Tempted– Choose 5 books to read
Trying – Choose 15 books to read
Making A Dint – Choose 30 books to read
On A Roll – Choose 50 books to read
Flying Off – Choose 75 books to read
Off The Shelf Challenge
 Are your books multiplying like rabbits before you even get a chance to read them? Trying to keep up with them, but can’t stop buying new ones?
 Maybe this challenge is for you. I know what it’s like. There’s so many titles and so many beautiful books out there sometimes it’s hard to keep that TBR shelf under control, but if you really want to try why not challenge yourself?
 Note: This challenge is to read those books you own copies of, but have never got around to reading. If you don’t have many that you own, but have a massive TBR shelf you’re welcome to read those ones as long as you don’t add new ones. You don’t need to actually get rid of your books after you’ve read them, this is just to read them.
How To Participate
 Decide which challenge level you’ll be doing (further below) – do not include books that you buy from the start of this challenge.
 Grab the code for the badge down below and post it on a side bar or in a signature (if you want to participate, but aren’t blogging, on a social network or forum – Submission For Non Bloggers).
 Create your own post to let all your readers know you’re taking part in the challenge and at what level (if you’re really proficient you can list your books!). Make sure to link back to this page with either one of the buttons or a text link..
 Use the link form below to enter into the challenge by sharing your challenge post url and your name (either your name, blog name, or both).Please don’t use the comment form to participate, only to comment on the challenge or something else..
 Submit your reviews (if you choose to review them, but that is optional) on the review page.
 When you’ve completed you’re challenge let us know on the completion post. If you’re using a tag or category I recommend sharing the link back to that so everyone can find them
Anyone want to join me?  Thanks Gina for posting about these challenges!!
I will be back later tonight to announce the winners of How Music Works, so last chance to enter.
And don’t forget to Fall Back and change your clocks!!

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
*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 Lists if they like your teasers!

Jeff exhaled, shoving his hands in his pockets and finally turning toward her. “No. It’s…I mean, you were going to tell me eventually, right?”

page 229

Hosted by Katrina from Callapidder Days

Today’s question (#6)
This week’s question:

Where do you love to read? Note: I don’t mean where do you actually do most of your reading, because that might be the carpool line, the work cafeteria, or even the bathroom (if you have to escape from a few small children in order to read a chapter of your book). I mean, what are a few of the places where you LOVE to read?

  I have answered this question on many different occasions and many different memes but am going to add a few more locations other than my daily reading sites.
  Every day reading depends on the time of year.  I am usually in my favorite recliner, with afghan when it’s cold out.  During the summer either by or sitting on a “chair” float in the pool. 
  Now for all the other occasions.  While on vacation, which our favorites are Aruba or a cruise.  When on a plane, helps take my mind off flying and the time we are in the air, since I am a very nervous flyer.  If hubby and I are driving to a destination that takes approx 1 hour or more, I will read in the car, in between conversations. And now that I have the thought of these places in my mind, I think hubby and I will be having a discussion tonight at supper, that we are overdue. 

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
*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 Lists if they like your teasers!

Jeff exhaled, shoving his hands in his pockets and finally turning toward her. “No. It’s…I mean, you were going to tell me eventually, right?”

page 229

Hosted by Katrina from Callapidder Days

Today’s question (#6)
This week’s question:

Where do you love to read? Note: I don’t mean where do you actually do most of your reading, because that might be the carpool line, the work cafeteria, or even the bathroom (if you have to escape from a few small children in order to read a chapter of your book). I mean, what are a few of the places where you LOVE to read?

  I have answered this question on many different occasions and many different memes but am going to add a few more locations other than my daily reading sites.
  Every day reading depends on the time of year.  I am usually in my favorite recliner, with afghan when it’s cold out.  During the summer either by or sitting on a “chair” float in the pool. 
  Now for all the other occasions.  While on vacation, which our favorites are Aruba or a cruise.  When on a plane, helps take my mind off flying and the time we are in the air, since I am a very nervous flyer.  If hubby and I are driving to a destination that takes approx 1 hour or more, I will read in the car, in between conversations. And now that I have the thought of these places in my mind, I think hubby and I will be having a discussion tonight at supper, that we are overdue.