50 States Challenge 2013 -- Sign Up

January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Are you ready to take the challenge!?!

The goal of this challenge is to read books that are set in each of the fifty states. Your books can be of any genre and any format (ie. paperback, ebook, audiobook, etc.). No short stories. Re-reads and crossovers from other reading challenges are fine. (Re-read reviews must be written within the year 2013; you can not use old reviews.)

You can list your books in advance or list them as you read them. The idea of this challenge came from a Goodreads group. 


**Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate.
**Non-Bloggers: Sign up in the comments section. Post your reviews with other book sites (ie. Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, Shelfari, etc.) and post the link in the comments section of the 50 States Reading Challenge. (will post January 1).

When you sign up on Mr. Linky, put the direct link to your blog post about this challenge. Include a link to this post, so that your followers can sign up too! You can either list your books on your challenge post, sidebar, or a page dedicated to your challenges.

Feel free to sign the Mister Linky with your name and blog name. (ie. Tasha (Book Obsessed)) or just your blog name (ie. Book Obsessed) You are welcome to sign up now, but please check back on January 1, 2013 for the 50 States Reading Challenge Review Link! (You will be able to link your review of the book for others to read and drive traffic to your blog.)

<br /> <a href="http://www.book-obsessed.com/2012/12/50-states-challenge-2013-sign-up.html/"><img alt="Book Obsessed" src=" http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc365/avidbookaholic/blog%20banners%20buttons%20and%20pics/flag.jpg” /></a><br />

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Antonym Reading Challenge Review Link ~ Fourth Quarter

For you bloggers that decided to participate in this challenge, please copy and paste the above image icon onto the sidebar of your blog.

Add your review links for October - December in the linky.
Anyone can join. Just sign up HERE. You don't need a blog to participate.

**Bloggers: Link your REVIEWS on the Mr. Linky below. Include blog name, book title, and highlight the antonym. (ie. "Hot" Ice (Book Obsessed) or *Cold* Fire @ Book Obsessed)

**Non-Bloggers: Post your reviews with other book sites (ie. Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, Shelfari, etc.) and post the link to your review in the linky. Or post your review in the comments section. Your comment should include the title of the book, author, state in which the book takes place, and the date you completed reading the book. (bloggers do not need to include the date because your blog posts are dated)

When you sign up on the Linky, put the direct link to your review. You can either list your books on your challenge post, sidebar, or a page dedicated to your challenges.

Happy Reading!!!

{If you'd like to follow my progress, you can find it here.}

This is NOT the place to sign up for the challenge

Please link to your Antonym REVIEW posts here

Antonym Reading Challenge Review Link ~ Third Quarter

For you bloggers that decided to participate in this challenge, please copy and paste the above image icon onto the sidebar of your blog.

Add your review links for July - September in the linky.
Anyone can join. Just sign up HERE. You don't need a blog to participate.

**Bloggers: Link your REVIEWS on the Mr. Linky below. Include blog name, book title, and highlight the antonym. (ie. "Hot" Ice (Book Obsessed) or *Cold* Fire @ Book Obsessed)

**Non-Bloggers: Post your reviews with other book sites (ie. Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, Shelfari, etc.) and post the link to your review in the linky. Or post your review in the comments section. Your comment should include the title of the book, author, state in which the book takes place, and the date you completed reading the book. (bloggers do not need to include the date because your blog posts are dated)

When you sign up on the Linky, put the direct link to your review. You can either list your books on your challenge post, sidebar, or a page dedicated to your challenges.

Happy Reading!!!

{If you'd like to follow my progress, you can find it here.}

This is NOT the place to sign up for the challenge

Please link to your Antonym REVIEW posts here

Antonym Reading Challenge Review Link ~ Second Quarter

For you bloggers that decided to participate in this challenge, please copy and paste the above image icon onto the sidebar of your blog.

Add your review links for April - June in the linky.
Anyone can join. Just sign up HERE. You don't need a blog to participate.

**Bloggers: Link your REVIEWS on the Mr. Linky below. Include blog name, book title, and highlight the antonym. (ie. "Hot" Ice (Book Obsessed) or *Cold* Fire @ Book Obsessed)

**Non-Bloggers: Post your reviews with other book sites (ie. Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, Shelfari, etc.) and post the link to your review in the linky. Or post your review in the comments section. Your comment should include the title of the book, author, state in which the book takes place, and the date you completed reading the book. (bloggers do not need to include the date because your blog posts are dated)

When you sign up on the Linky, put the direct link to your review. You can either list your books on your challenge post, sidebar, or a page dedicated to your challenges.

Happy Reading!!!

{If you'd like to follow my progress, you can find it here.}

This is NOT the place to sign up for the challenge

Please link to your Antonym REVIEW posts here

Antonym Reading Challenge Review Link ~ First Quarter

For you bloggers that decided to participate in this challenge, please copy and paste the above image icon onto the sidebar of your blog.

Add your review links for January - March in the linky.
Anyone can join. Just sign up HERE. You don't need a blog to participate.

**Bloggers: Link your REVIEWS on the Mr. Linky below. Include blog name, book title, and highlight the antonym. (ie. "Hot" Ice (Book Obsessed) or *Cold* Fire @ Book Obsessed)

**Non-Bloggers: Post your reviews with other book sites (ie. Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, Shelfari, etc.) and post the link to your review in the linky. Or post your review in the comments section. Your comment should include the title of the book, author, state in which the book takes place, and the date you completed reading the book. (bloggers do not need to include the date because your blog posts are dated)

When you sign up on the Linky, put the direct link to your review. You can either list your books on your challenge post, sidebar, or a page dedicated to your challenges.

Happy Reading!!!

{If you'd like to follow my progress, you can find it here.}

This is NOT the place to sign up for the challenge

Please link to your Antonym REVIEW posts here

50 States Challenge Review Link Up ~ First Quarter

<br /> <a href="http://www.book-obsessed.com/2011/10/50-states-reading-challenge-2012-sign.html/"><img alt="Book Obsessed" src=" http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc365/avidbookaholic/blog%20banners%20buttons%20and%20pics/flag.jpg” /></a><br />

For you bloggers that decided to participate in this challenge, please copy and paste the above image icon onto the sidebar of your blog.

Add your review links for January - March in the linky.

Anyone can join. Just sign up HERE. You don't need a blog to participate.

**Bloggers: Link your REVIEWS in the Linky below. Include blog name, book title, and the state the book takes place in. (ie.  Book Obsessed "Lover Awakened" - NY)

**Non-Bloggers: Post your reviews with other book sites (ie. Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, Shelfari, etc.) and post the link to your review in the linky. Or post your review in the comments section. Your comment should include the title of the book, author, state in which the book takes place, and the date you completed reading the book. (bloggers do not need to include the date because your blog posts are dated)

When you sign up on Mr. Linky, put the direct link to your review. You can either list your books on your challenge post, sidebar, or a page dedicated to your challenges.

Happy Reading!!!

{If you'd like to follow my progress, you can find it here.}

This is NOT the place to sign up for the challenge

Antonym Reading Challenge 2012 Sign Up

January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

Are you ready to take the challenge!?!

The goal of this challenge is to read books by matching antonyms in the title. To help you out, here is a link to a couple of web sites to get you started:  Opposite Word and Thesaurus.

Your books can be of any genre and any format (ie. paperback, ebook, audiobook, etc.). No short stories. Re-reads and crossovers from other reading challenges are fine. (Re-read reviews must be written within the year 2012; you can not use old reviews.)

You can list your books in advance or list them as you read them. The idea of this challenge came from a Goodreads group. 


**Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate.
**Non-Bloggers: Sign up in the comments section. Post your reviews with other book sites (ie. Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, Shelfari, etc.) and post the link in the comments section of the Antonym Reading Challenge Review Link. (will post January 1).

Example:

hot/cold

Hot: Hot Ice by Nora Roberts

Cold: Cold Fire by Dean Koontz

Bonus: Hot Flashes and Cold Cream by Diann Hunt

mean/generous
Mean: Lean Mean Thirteen by Janet Evanovich
Generous: The Generous Wife by Lori Byerly

**the bonus is not required. it's totally up to you if you want to complete a bonus**

Levels:
Diploma: 6 – 10 books
Bachelors: 12 – 20 books
Masters: 22 – 30 books
Doctorate: 32+

When you sign up on Mr. Linky, put the direct link to your blog post about this challenge. Include a link to this post, so that your followers can sign up too! You can either list your books on your challenge post, sidebar, or a page dedicated to your challenges.

Feel free to sign the Mister Linky with your name and blog name. (ie. Tasha (Book Obsessed)) or just your blog name (ie. Book Obsessed) You are welcome to sign up now, but please check back on January 1, 2012 for the Antonym Reading Challenge Review Link! (You will be able to link your review of the book for others to read and drive traffic to your blog.)







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The 50 States Reading Challenge 2012 Sign Up

January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

Are you ready to take the challenge!?!

The goal of this challenge is to read books that are set in each of the fifty states. Your books can be of any genre and any format (ie. paperback, ebook, audiobook, etc.). No short stories. Re-reads and crossovers from other reading challenges are fine. (Re-read reviews must be written within the year 2012; you can not use old reviews.)

You can list your books in advance or list them as you read them. The idea of this challenge came from a Goodreads group. 


**Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate.
**Non-Bloggers: Sign up in the comments section. Post your reviews with other book sites (ie. Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, Shelfari, etc.) and post the link in the comments section of the 50 States Reading Challenge. (will post January 1).

When you sign up on Mr. Linky, put the direct link to your blog post about this challenge. Include a link to this post, so that your followers can sign up too! You can either list your books on your challenge post, sidebar, or a page dedicated to your challenges.

Feel free to sign the Mister Linky with your name and blog name. (ie. Tasha (Book Obsessed)) or just your blog name (ie. Book Obsessed) You are welcome to sign up now, but please check back on January 1, 2012 for the 50 States Reading Challenge Review Link! (You will be able to link your review of the book for others to read and drive traffic to your blog.)

<br /> <a href="http://www.book-obsessed.com/2011/10/50-states-reading-challenge-2012-sign.html/"><img alt="Book Obsessed" src=" http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc365/avidbookaholic/blog%20banners%20buttons%20and%20pics/flag.jpg” /></a><br />

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50 States Challenge Review Link: Fourth Quarter

<br /> <a href="http://book-obsessed.blogspot.com/2010/11/50-states-reading-challenge-2011-sign.html/"><img alt="Book Obsessed" src=" http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc365/avidbookaholic/blog%20banners%20buttons%20and%20pics/flag.jpg” /></a><br />

For you bloggers that decided to participate in this challenge, please copy and paste the above image icon onto the sidebar of your blog.

Add your review links for October - December in the linky.

Anyone can join. Just sign up HERE. You don't need a blog to participate.

**Bloggers: Link your REVIEWS on the Mr. Linky below. Include blog name, book title, and the state the book takes place in. (ie.  Book Obsessed "Lover Awakened" - NY)

**Non-Bloggers: Post your reviews with other book sites (ie. Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, Shelfari, etc.) and post the link to your review in the linky. Or post your review in the comments section. Your comment should include the title of the book, author, state in which the book takes place, and the date you completed reading the book. (bloggers do not need to include the date because your blog posts are dated)

When you sign up on Mr. Linky, put the direct link to your review. You can either list your books on your challenge post, sidebar, or a page dedicated to your challenges.

Happy Reading!!!

{If you'd like to follow my progress, you can find it here.}

This is NOT the place to sign up for the challenge

And the Winner is...

50 States Challenge (1st Quarter)

Debbie's Book Bag ~ South Carolina

50 States Challenge Review Link: Second Quarter

<br /> <a href="http://book-obsessed.blogspot.com/2010/11/50-states-reading-challenge-2011-sign.html/"><img alt="Book Obsessed" src=" http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc365/avidbookaholic/blog%20banners%20buttons%20and%20pics/flag.jpg” /></a><br />

For you bloggers that decided to participate in this challenge, please copy and paste the above image icon onto the sidebar of your blog.

Add your review links for April - June in the linky.

Anyone can join. Just sign up HERE. You don't need a blog to participate.

**Bloggers: Link your REVIEWS on the Mr. Linky below. Include blog name, book title, and the state the book takes place in. (ie.  Book Obsessed "Lover Awakened" - NY)

**Non-Bloggers: Post your reviews with other book sites (ie. Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, Shelfari, etc.) and post the link to your review in the linky. Or post your review in the comments section. Your comment should include the title of the book, author, state in which the book takes place, and the date you completed reading the book. (bloggers do not need to include the date because your blog posts are dated)

When you sign up on Mr. Linky, put the direct link to your review. You can either list your books on your challenge post, sidebar, or a page dedicated to your challenges.

Happy Reading!!!

{If you'd like to follow my progress, you can find it here.}

This is NOT the place to sign up for the challenge

2011 Futuristic/Sci-Fi Review LinkUp

Add your review links in the linky.

Anyone can join. Just sign up HERE. You don't need a blog to participate.

**Bloggers: Link your REVIEWS on the Linky below. Include blog name and book title (ie. Book Obsessed "Lover Awakened")

**Non-Bloggers: Post your reviews with other book sites (ie. Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, Shelfari, etc.) and post the link to your review in the linky. Or post your review in the comments section. Your comment should include the title of the book, author, and the date you completed reading the book. (bloggers do not need to include the date because your blog posts are dated)

When you sign up on the Linky, put the direct link to your review. You can either list your books on your challenge post, sidebar, or a page dedicated to your challenges.

Happy Reading!!!

{If you'd like to follow my progress, you can find it here.}

This is NOT the place to sign up for the challenge

50 States Challenge Review Link: First Quarter

<br /> <a href="http://book-obsessed.blogspot.com/2010/11/50-states-reading-challenge-2011-sign.html/"><img alt="Book Obsessed" src=" http://i1208.photobucket.com/albums/cc365/avidbookaholic/blog%20banners%20buttons%20and%20pics/flag.jpg” /></a><br />

For you bloggers that decided to participate in this challenge, please copy and paste the above image icon onto the sidebar of your blog.

Add your review links for January - March in the linky.

Anyone can join. Just sign up HERE. You don't need a blog to participate.

**Bloggers: Link your REVIEWS on the Mr. Linky below. Include blog name, book title, and the state the book takes place in. (ie.  Book Obsessed "Lover Awakened" - NY)

**Non-Bloggers: Post your reviews with other book sites (ie. Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, Shelfari, etc.) and post the link to your review in the linky. Or post your review in the comments section. Your comment should include the title of the book, author, state in which the book takes place, and the date you completed reading the book. (bloggers do not need to include the date because your blog posts are dated)

When you sign up on Mr. Linky, put the direct link to your review. You can either list your books on your challenge post, sidebar, or a page dedicated to your challenges.

There will be prizes this quarter. The winners of the prizes will be chosen at random from the linky of posted reviews. Currently the prizes are books with state names in the titles, but that is always subject to change.

Happy Reading!!!

{If you'd like to follow my progress, you can find it here.}

This is NOT the place to sign up for the challenge

2011 Futuristic/Sci-Fi Reading Challenge Sign Up

January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011

The goal of this challenge is to read novels that take place in the future or on an alternate planet. Your books can be of any format (ie. paperback, ebook, audiobook, etc.). No short stories. Re-reads and crossovers from other reading challenges are fine. You can list your books in advance or list them as you read them.

**Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate.

For bloggers: You can either list your books on your challenge post, sidebar, or a page dedicated to your challenges.

Levels:

1. Explorer: 4 futuristic/sci-fi novels
2. Pioneer: 8 futuristic/sci-fi novels
3. Dweller: 12 futuristic/sci-fi novels

Post your completed reviews HERE

The 50 States Reading Challenge 2011 Sign Up

January 2011 - December 2011

Are you ready to take the challenge!?!

The goal of this challenge is to read books that are set in each of the fifty states. Your books can be of any genre and any format (ie. paperback, ebook, audiobook, etc.). No short stories. Re-reads and crossovers from other reading challenges are fine. (Re-read reviews must be written within the year 2011; you can not use old reviews.)

You can list your books in advance or list them as you read them. The idea of this challenge came from a Goodreads group. 


**Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate.
**Non-Bloggers: Sign up in the comments section. Post your reviews with other book sites (ie. Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, Shelfari, etc.) and post the link in the comments section of the 50 States Reading Challenge. (will post January 1).

When you sign up on Mr. Linky, put the direct link to your blog post about this challenge. Include a link to this post, so that your followers can sign up too! You can either list your books on your challenge post, sidebar, or a page dedicated to your challenges.

Feel free to sign the Mister Linky with your name and blog name. (ie. Tasha (Book Obsessed)) or just your blog name (ie. Book Obsessed) You are welcome to sign up now, but please check back on January 1, 2011 for the 50 States Reading Challenge Review Link! (You will be able to link your review of the book for others to read and drive traffic to your blog.)

There will be prizes each quarter. The winners of the prizes will be chosen at random from the linky of posted reviews. Currently the prizes are books with state names in the titles, but that is always subject to change.

Click HERE to link your reviews!

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2010 Reading Challenges

I've recently decided to sign up for a few reading challenges. A lot of my challenges will start with books read in the month of April even though the actual challenges started in January. I decided to do that since I only started my blog in April.

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Hosted by The Royal Reviews

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Head over to these sites to sign up. Before you do, view my challenges HERE.