2009 Suspense and Thriller Challenge

Here’s another challenge from J. Kaye’s Book Blog:

COMPLETED SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Rules of this challenge:

* Read TWELVE (12) different sub-genres of thrillers in 2009.

* You do NOT need to select your books ahead of time. Also, you may change as you go.

* Your books can crossover into other challenges.

Check out J. Kaye’s blog for sub-genres and to sign up!

1. The Raw Shark Texts, by Steven Hall, 428 pages – I’m not sure yet which thriller category it falls under… psychological?
2. The Eight, by Katherine Neville, 598 pages, historical
3. In the Woods, by Tana French, 428 pages, police procedural
4. Dog On It, by Spencer Quinn, 305 pages, private detective mystery
5. Relic, by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, 382 pages, March 7, Horror Thriller
6. Lost Souls, by Lisa Jackson, 432 pages, April 28, Serial Killer Thriller
7. The Woods, by Harlan Coben, 324 pages, May25, Murder Mystery?
8. Fragment, by Warren Fahy, 356 pages, July 28, ecothriller
9. Dead Until Dark, Charlaine Harris, 312 pages, August 9, supernatural thriller
10. Skeleton Creek, by Patrick Carman, 186 pages, August 13, horror thriller
11. Found, by Margaret Peterson Haddix, 314 pages, August 18
12. The Lost Symbol, by Dan Brown, 508 pages, September 30, action thriller

2009 Young Adult Book Challenge

COMPLETED – July 26, 2009

Here’s another reading challenge for 2009: The Young Adult Book Challenge. I thought this would be a good one since I’m trying to read all the DCF nominees.

Challenge Goal: 12 Books

Click on the picture to see how to join and to read the guidelines.

1. Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat, by Lynne Jonell
2. Phineas L. MacQuire Blasts Off, by Frances O’Roark Dowell
3. The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak, 552 pages, March 22
4. The Old Willis Place: A Ghost Story, by Mary Downing Hahn, 199 pages (May 30)
5. The Graveyard Book, by Neil Gaiman, 312 pages, June 6
6. Thirteen Reasons Why, by Jay Asher, 288 pages, June 11
7. The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins, 374 pages, June 14
8. Uglies, by Scott Westerfeld, 425 pages,  June 19
9. Shift, by Jennifer Bradbury, 245 pages, July 3
10. Diamond Willow, by Helen Frost, 111 pages, July 11
11. New Moon, by Stephanie Meyer, 563 pages, July 22
12. The Leanin’ Dog, by K.A. Nuzum, 250 pages, July 26

2009 100+ Book Challenge!

The 2009 100+ Book Challenge!

I’m going to attempt the 100+ Book Challenge for 2009. How close will I come to finishing? Stay tuned find out!

Challenge goal: read 100 books!

1. The Raw Shark Texts, by Steven Hall, 428 pages
2. Phineas L. MacQuire Blasts Off!, by Frances O’Roark Dowell, 208 pages
3. Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat, by Lynne Jonell, 346 pages, library challenge, young adult challenge
4. The Stupidest Angel:  A Heartwarming Tale of Christmas Terror, by Christopher Moore
5. Junie B. Jones: Boss of Lunch,  Barbara Park 77 pages
6. The Eight, by Katherine Neville, 598 pages
7. Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl and His Girl, by Stacey O’Brien, 229 pages, library challenge
8. In the Woods, by Tana French, 428 pages, police procedural – thriller challenge and library challenge
9. Dog On It, by Spencer Quinn, 305 pages, private detective mystery
10. Relic, by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, 382 pages, March 7
11. The Handmaid’s Tale, by Margaret Atwood, 311 pages, March 9
12. The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak, 552 pages, March 22
13. Handle With Care, by Jodi Picoult, 477 pages, March 28
14. Testimony, by Anita Shreve, 305 pages, April 21
15. Lost Souls, by Lisa Jackson, 432 pages, April 28
16. Absolute Fear, by Lisa Jackson, 404 pages, May 22
17. The Woods, by Harlan Coben, 324 pages, May25
18. The Old Willis Place:  A Ghost Story, by Mary Downing Hahn, 199 pages (May 30)
19. The Graveyard Book, by Neil Gaiman, 312 pages, June 6
20. Thirteen Reasons Why, by Jay Asher, 288 pages, June 11
21. The Sims 3 Prima Official Game Guide, by Catherine Browne, 256 pages, June 12
22. The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins, 374 pages, June 14
23. Uglies, by Scott Westerfeld, 425 pages,  June 19
24. The Wednesday Sisters, by Meg Waite Clayton, June 30, 306 pages
25. Shift, by Jennifer Bradbury, 245 pages, July 3
26. The Girl Who Stopped Swimming, by Joshilyn Jackson, 308 pages, July 9
27. Diamond Willow, by Helen Frost 111 pages, July 11
28. New Moon, by Stephanie Meyer, 563 pages, July 22
29. The Leanin’ Dog, by K.A. Nuzum, 250 pages, July 26
30. Rapunzel’s Revenge, by Shannon and Dean Hale, illustrated by Nathan Hale, 144 pages, July 27
31. Fragment, by Warren Fahy, 356 pages, July 28
32. 11 Planets: A New View of the Solar System, by David Aguilar, 48 pages, July 29
33. The Blue Notebook, by James A. Levine, 210 pages
34. Dead Until Dark, Charlaine Harris, 310 pages, August 9
35. Shooting the Moon, Frances O’Roark Dowell, 163 pages, August 11
36. Skeleton Creek, by Patrick Carman, 186 pages, August 13
37. Knucklehead: Tall Tales & Mostly True Stories About Growing Up Scieszka, by Jon Scieszka, 106 pages, August 14
38. Beneath My Mother’s Feet, by Amjed Qamar, 198 pgaes, August 16
39. Hidden Roots, by Joseph Bruchac, 136 pages
40. Found, by Margaret Peterson Haddix, 314 pages, August 18
41. Catching Fire, by Suzanne Collins, 391 pages, September
42. Dork Diaries, by Rachel Renee Russell, 282 pages, September 12
43. The Lost Symbol, by Dan Brown, 508 pages, September 30
44. The Impostor’s Daughter, by Laurie Sandell, 247 pages, October
45. The Plain Janes, by Cecil Castellucci and Jim Rugg, 176 pages, October 24
46. The Giver, by Lois Lowry, 180 pages, October 24
47. American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang, 233 pages, October 24
48. The Strain, by Guillermo Del Toro and Chuck Hoga, 401 pages, October 31
49. Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic, by Alison Bechdel, 240 pages, November 2
50. Savvy, by Ingrid Law, 342 pages, November 15
51. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, by J. K. Rowling, audio book, November 17
52. Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood, by Marjane Satrapi, 153 pages, November
53. The Sims 3 World Adventures Prima Guide, by Catherine Browne, 224 pages, November 28, 2009
54. The Maze Runner, by James Dashner, 374 pages, December 13, 2009
55. Skim, by Mariko Tamaki and Jillian Tamaki, 143 pages, December 14
56. We Are on our Own : A memoir, by Miriam  Katin, 129 pages, December 15
57. Pretties, by Scott Westerfeld, 370 pages, December 30
58. The Eternal Smile, by Gene Luen Yang, 170 pages, December 31

2009 Support Your Local Library Challenge

Here is another challenge I’m going to attempt for this year: The 2009 Support Your Local Library Challenge.

Challenge goal: Read 50 books from my local library.

1. Emmy and the Incredible Shrinking Rat, by Lynne Jonell
2. Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl and His Girl, by Stacey O’Brien, 229 pages
3. In the Woods, by Tana French, 428 pages, police procedural – thriller
4. Relic, by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, 382 pages, March 7
5. The Handmaid’s Tale, by Margaret Atwood, 311 pages, March 9
6. The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak, 552 pages, March 22
7. Handle With Care, by Jodi Picoult, 477 pages, March 28
8. Testimony, by Anita Shreve, 305 pages, April 21
9. Lost Souls, by Lisa Jackson, 432 pages, April 28
10. Absolute Fear, by Lisa Jackson, 404 pages, May 22
11. The Graveyard Book, by Neil Gaiman, 312 pages, June 6
12. Thirteen Reasons Why, by Jay Asher, 288 pages, June 11
13. The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins, 374 pages, June 14
14. Uglies, by Scott Westerfeld, 425 pages,  June 19
15. Shift, by Jennifer Bradbury, 245 pages, July 3
16. Diamond Willow, by Helen Frost 111 pages, July 11
17. The Leanin’ Dog, by K.A. Nuzum, 250 pages, July 26
18. Rapunzel’s Revenge, by Shannon and Dean Hale, illustrated by Nathan Hale, 144 pages, July 27
19. 11 Planets: A New View of the Solar System, by David Aguilar, 48 pages, July 29
20. Dead Until Dark, by Charlaine Harris, 310 pages, August 9
21. Shooting the Moon, Frances O’Roark Dowell, 163 pages, August 11
22. Skeleton Creek, by Patrick Carman, 186 pages, August 13
23. Knucklehead: Tall Tales & Mostly True Stories About Growing Up Scieszka, by Jon Scieszka, 106 pages, August 14
24. Beneath My Mother’s Feet, by Amjed Qamar, 198 pgaes, August 16
25. Hidden Roots, by Joseph Bruchac, 136 pages
26. Found, by Margaret Peterson Haddix, 314 pages, August 18
27. The Plain Janes, by Cecil Castellucci and Jim Rugg, October 24
28. The Giver, by Lois Lowry, October 24
29. American Born Chinese by Gene Luen Yang, 233 pages, October 24
30. Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic, by Alison Bechdel, 240 pages, November 2
31. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, by J. K. Rowling, audio book, November 17
32. Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood, by Marjane Satrapi, 153 pages, November
33. Skim, by Mariko Tamaki and Jillian Tamaki, 143 pages, December 14
34. We Are on our Own : A memoir, by Miriam  Katin, 129 pages, December 15
35. Pretties, by Scott Westerfeld, 370 pages, December 30