2011 Debut Author Challenge

-renewed determination- I kind of failed at this last year, but I WILL DO IT IN 2011. I love reading debut authors, but I'm fairly/really lax in updating a list. Debut books, I'm coming for you~

If you're interested in signing up, here's the information link, as hosted by the lovely Kristi at The Story Siren. Participating too? Let me know! :)

I'm try to be a little more modest this year with a goal of 15 books, though there are so many ah-mazing authors debuting this year, hopefully I'll get to read more. Here's my lust/read list (wishlist moved):

(links to my reviews)
1. Wither by Lauren DeStefano
2. Purple Daze by Sherry Shahan
3. Enclave by Ann Aguirre
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The read books will have links to my reviews.

I've just sprung back into the blogosphere, so I'm not familiar with many debut books getting rave reviews. If you know any that are must, must, must reads, I'd LOVE to hear! :D

2010 100+ Reading Challenge

Challenge Number 2 3 (opps)! I'm going to limit myself this year since it'll be my first time doing challenges, and I want to see how well I can handle them. Anyways, this one is hosted over at J. Kaye's Book Blog, and I picked it because it'll challenge me to read more in general and will work well in conjunction to the 2010 Debut Author Challenge. I read a lot of books that I don't review, so this will definitely help me keep track! Actually, I'm not going to count the ones I don't review just to make it easier.

Head over here to sign-up, and here's some info:

1. The goal is to read 100 or more books. Anyone can join. You don't need a blog to participate.
2. Audio, Re-reads, eBooks, YA, Manga, Graphic Novels, Library books, Novellas, Young Reader, Nonfiction – as long as the book has an ISBN or equivalent or can be purchased as such, the book counts.
3. No need to list your books in advance. You may select books as you go. Even if you list them now, you can change the list if needed.
4. Crossovers from other reading challenges count.
5. Challenge begins January 1st thru December, 2010. Books started before the 1st do not count.

This is going to be where I list the books I read, and if you ever want to hear my thoughts on one I didn't review, feel free to email me! :)

1. Bad Blood by Mari Mancusi
2. Fallen by Lauren Kate
3. Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles
4. Explorer X-Alpha by LM Preston
5. Some Girls Are by Courtney Summers
6. Captivate (Need #2) by Carrie Jones
7. The Mark by Jen Nadol
8. Dirty Little Secrets by C.J. Omololu

2010 Debut Author Challenge

My List:

1. Explorer X-Alpha by LM Preston

2. Dirty Little Secrets by C.J. Omololu

And second challenge! I saw a few bloggers participating in this one (I need to go back and remember to comment), and it definitely looked like something I could do and enjoy doing. There are so many awesome authors debuting in 2010, so I'm pretty sure I can get the 12 minimum here. I'm not setting an exact goal for myself, but I hope to read at least 20 debut books! I would probably read more, but, alas, my wallet...

This challenge is hosted by the awesome Kristi at The Story Siren, so please click here for some more information. Here's a short excerpt from the info page:

What is the 2010 Debut Author Challenge?


•The objective is to read a set number of YA (Young Adult) or MG (Middle Grade) novels from debut authors published this year.* I'm going to challenge everyone to read at least 12 debut novels! I’m hoping to read at least 30! You don’t have to list your choices right away, but if you do feel free to change them throughout the year. I will also be focusing on mostly Young Adult novels.
•Anyone can join, you don’t need a blog to participate. If you don’t have a blog you can always share your views by posting a review on Amazon.com/BarnesandNoble.com/GoodReads/Shelfari, or any other bookish site.
•The challenge will run from January 1, 2010- December 31, 2010. You can join at anytime!

* I would like to limit the novels to those released in 2010.

I'll be posting the books I read here, and I would love it if you told me you're participating too! Also, please feel free to link me so I can go comment on your post. :)

2010 Young Adult Reading Challenge

Just signed up for my first reading challenge over at J. Kaye's Book Blog! Definitely excited. I'm signing up for the Super Size Me YA Reading Challenge, which is basically read 75+ YA books. There are a TON of great tenners, so I'm pretty confident, but who knows? ;)

Anyways, here is where I'll be listing all the books I read. If you want to join in on the fun, please head over here to sign up! And, no, you don't have to be a blogger.

A little bit of info (check out the actual challenge for more):

The 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.

Challenge runs from January 1st to December, 2010.


Either way, if you do sign-up, I would love to know so we can cheer each other on and watch our progress!