Filipino Women Writer's Challenge 2011

I'm adding a new challenge for myself. Anyone who's anyone can also join me if they want. I'm going to read novels/literary works of Filipino Women Writers which I'll be able to find in bookstores or in the library once I go home to the Philippines this summer vacation which is April.

Ten books is my target since I think it's a good idea that since I already love reading books, why shouldn't I try the books written by women from my own country, right?

The TwentyEleven Challenge

I've found yet another challenge with a specific genre/category of the books provided by the challenger.

The things you need to know:

• Each book can only qualify for one category.
• Crossovers with other challenges are allowed.
• Books read from 01/01/2011 to 31/12/2011 are eligible.

And the categories for TwentyEleven are:

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   1. To Ya or not to YA - as I tend to read more adult fiction than YA, I'll try for two YA.
   2.  With a Twist -  Sub-genres - I'll have to think about this one.
   3.  Hot Off the Presses - read a book published (in your country) in 2011.
   4.  It Wasn't Me - read a book recommended by another blogger.
   5.  Show It Who is Boss! - read a book from your TBR pile.
   6.  Bablefish - read a book that is translated from a language other than your own.
   7.  Will-Power? What Will-Power? - read a book bought new in 2011.
   8.  Mind the Gap - read the last book in a series you've been reading.
   9.  Back in the Day - re-read an old favourite or two.
   0.  Way Back When - read a book that was published before you were born.
   1.  Slim Pickings - read one or two novellas of between 90 and 150 pages.

Click the button on the side bar for the link of the blog if you want to sign up for this exciting and fun challenge.

E-Book Reading Challenge 2011

I've decided to join this challenge since I've been crazy over e-books right now. Today, I'm halfway through "Earthly Joys" by Philippa  Gregory and have been wanting to finish the book soon and find out what happens in the end. So then, I can start another book.

To know more about this challenge, check out this link: E-Book Challenge 2011

Wish I'd Read That Challenge 2011

Till last year this challenge was hosted by Alaine at Queen of Happy Endings

Alaine passed on this challenge to my blog. Thank you, Alaine!

This challenge is for all those books you wish you'd read. I think I have  a list of more than 200 books I want to read and it increases everyday! I am sure I am not alone , in this case...

These don't have to be books you currently own, you can buy them, borrow them or beg for them. This is a great challenge for getting those TBR piles reduced. So go have a look at what you might read and challenge yourself.

Click the banner above to sign up for the challenge.

Mystery and Suspense Reading Challenge 2011

I'm going to sign up for this one. The challenges I'm joining in are already stacking up. I wish I'll finish most, if not all, of them.
If you also want to sign up for this challenge, click the banner on the left to know more about the challenge.

Off The Shelf Challenge for 2011

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 actually need to get rid of your books after you've read them, this is just to read them.

I found this blog and decided to join in since I still have books on my TBR list I have been neglecting so maybe this time, I can actually clean up my list for new ones if I finish. I'm going for "Making a Dint" challenge level wherein I'm suppose to read 30 books leaving 5 books on my TBR list which I'm still planning on finishing before the year ends. Good luck to us participants!

If you want to participate and read more about how the challenge works, just click on the banner above.

Read To Me - Picture Book Reading Challenge

I’ve been in search of a challenging and fun picture book reading challenge and haven’t found exactly the right one as of yet. So I thought why not start one? This will be the first annual Read to Me – A Picture Book Reading Challenge with hopes that it will continue on for years to come.

• The objective of the Read to Me Challenge is to read with the kiddos in your life and/or enjoy picture books in general.
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• Books must be ones written expressly for children ages 9 and under. Board books, early readers, picture books, etc.
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• Print or eBook format is acceptable.
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• Anyone can join. You don’t have to be a blogger, and you don’t have to live in the United States. Open worldwide.
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• You do not have to have an blog to participate.
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• You can join at anytime. Deadline to join is November 20, 2011. (not 2010 you still have PLENTY of time to sign up!) The challenge runs from January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2011.

Read more: http://www.theresabook.com/read-to-me-picture-book-reading-challenge/#ixzz1BIpny7PR

New Authors Challenge 2011

This is the first time I'm joining this challenge.

The idea behind this is to find new authors that you’ve never tried before.  They can be in your genre of choice or be brave and try something new.  You never know what you’re going to like until you try it.  If you’re looking for some suggestions, you can check out the Author page here at Literary Escapism or the 2009 and 2010 Challenge pages.  With over 1000 reviews posted, I’m sure there will be something there for everyone.

Here are the guidelines:

1. The challenge will run from January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011.
2. Since this is an author challenge, there is no restriction on choosing your novels. They can definitely be from other challenges. However, the authors must be new to you and, preferably from novels.  Anthologies are a great way to try someone new, but only a third of your new authors can be from anthologies.
3. I want this to be an easy challenge, so you can pick to do either 15, 25 or 50 new authors.  It all depends on how fast you read and how adventurous you want to be.  For me, I’m trying another 50 new authors.  If you reach your goal halfway through the year, don’t stop.  Any new author you try can be added to Mr. Linky.  We all want to know about your new experience.
4. After reading your new author, write your review and then come back here and add your link to Mr. Linky.  Make sure you include your name and the author, but adding the title is completely up to you.
5. Bloggers or Non-Bloggers alike are welcome

Once you reach your goal, you don’t have to stop.  Any new author you try, go ahead and head back here and add it to the list.  Introduce us all to whoever you find.  Afterall, there’s no reason to stop trying new authors, right?

To sign up for the challenge, follow this link:

New Authors Challenge 2011