A-Z Reading Challenge

So, I decided to enter another reading challenge for 2011; this time it's the A-Z Challenge, hosted by Steph at The Thoughts of  a Book Junkey. The rules are simple enough, you just have to read 26 books, one for reach letter. If you want to join in on the fun, you can sign up here!

 

A- Allison Hewitt is Trapped by Madeleine Roux

B- Bad Taste in Boys by Carrie Harris

C- City of Fallen Angels by Cassandra Clare

D- Darkness Becomes Her by Kelly Keaton

E- Enchanted Ivy - Sarah Beth Durst

F- The Forest of Hands and Teeth - Carrie Ryan

G- Girl in the Arena by Lise Haines

H- Hexbound by Chloe Neill

I - Imaginary Girls by Nova Ren Suma

J- Jane by April Lindner

K- Kindling the Moon by Jenn Bennett

L- Lily of the Nile by Stephanie Dray

M- The Midnight Guardian by Sarah Stratford

N- Night Shift by Lilith Saintcrow

O- On the Volcano by James Nelson

P- Possessions by Nancy Holder

Q- Queen in Exile by Donna Hatch

R- Red Moon Rising by Peter Moore

S- Steel by Carrie Vaughn

T- Tangled Threads by Jennifer Estep

U- Unearthly by Cynthia Hand

V- Vesper by Jeff Sampson

W-Wither by Lauren Destefano

X- XVI by Julia Karr

Y- You Against Me by Jenny Downham

Z- Zombie Blondes by Brian James

Horror & Urban Fantasy Book 2011 Challenge

So, Book Chick City is hosting a Horror & Urban Fantasy Book 2011 Challenge and I of course, am going to participate. I already have a lot of 2011 reading challenges going, but I am going to be reading Urban Fantasy books anyways... so I figured why not join in the fun? Plus,  the challenge button is awesome!










Here is my tentitive list - I guarantee it will change; this is really just to give you some idea of what I will be reading :)

1. As Lie the Dead (Dreg City #2) - Kelly Meding
2. Stormwalker (Stormwalker #1) - Allyson James
3. Darkborn (Darkborn Trilogy #1) - Alison Sinclair
4. American Gods - Neil Gaiman
5. Nightwalker (Dark Days #1) - Jocelynn Drake
6. Ill Wind (Weather Warden #1) - Rachel Caine
7. Hard Bitten (Chicagoland Vampires #4) - Chloe Neill
8. Drink Deep (Chicagoland Vampires #5) - Chloe Neill
9. Tangled Threads (Elemental Assassin #4) - Jennifer Estep
10. Alien in the Family (Katherine "Kitty" Katt #3) - Gini Koch
11. Something from the Nightside (Nightside #1) - Simon R. Green
12. Don't Kill the Messenger (Messenger #1) - Eileen Rendahl
13. To Kill a Warlock (Dulcie O'Neill #1) - H.P. Mallory
14. Grave Dance (Alex Craft #2) - Kalayna Price
15. Deadtown (Deadtown #1) - Nancy Holzner
16. Black Blade Blues (Black Blade #1) - J.A. Pitts
17. A Madness of Angels: The Resurrection of Matthew Swift - Kate Griffin
18. Dead Witch Walking (The Hollows #1) - Kim Harrison
19. Dark Descendant (Descendants #1) - Jenna Black
20. Allison Hewitt is Trapped: A Zombie Novel - Madeleine Roux
21. Soulless (Parasol Protectorate #1) - Gail Carriger MY REVIEW
22. Changeless (Parasol Protectorate #2) - Gail Carriger
23. Night Shift (Jill Kismet #1) - Lilith Saintcrow
24. Naked City: Tales of Urban Fantasy - Ellen Datlow
25. Ordinary Angels - India Drumond [MY REVIEW]

Anyone have any reading suggestions? The books can be from any year, you are just suppose to read at least 24 different titles :)

Young Adult of the 80's and 90's Reading Challenge

So, I stumbled across an awesome 2011 Challenge hosted by The Book Vixen today that I have decided to enter. It is the Young Adult of the 80's and 90's Reading Challenge - doesn't that sound like a good time? I feel like we often get caught up in all the new releases and forget about the thousands of books that have already been published. So, I am excited for this challenge - I already have some books on my shelf that I have been meaning to read that would be perfect for this! I hope you all consider signing up too!

Anyways, so here is my tentative list - I am sure that it will change (it is a year long challenge..) but this will give you a rough idea of what I am planning on reading. Some of these I've read before, but most of them are new to me. Also, if you have any suggestions for me please comment with them, I am sure that you all have some favorites from this era.

1. And Both Were Young - Madeleine L'Engle
2. The President's Daughter - Ellen Emerson White
3. White House Autumn - Ellen Emerson White
4. The Golden Compass  - Phillip Pullman
5. The Perks of Being A Wallflower - Stephen Chbosky
6. Tomorrow, When the War Began  - John Marsden
7. Ella Enchanted - Gail Carson Levine
8. Looking for Alibrandi - Melina Marchetta
9. Angus, Thongs and Full-Frontal Snogging - Louise Rennison
10. Remember Me - Christopher Pike
11. The Return - Christopher Pike
12. The Last Story - Christopher Pike
13. The Last Vampire - Christopher Pike

2011 Debut Author Challenge

Alright, so I am going to participate in the 2011 Debut Author Challenge hosted by Kristi at the Story Siren. I go into it late this year, but have already read a TON of books for it. It has been so much fun, that I have decided to do it again next year. I know that my list will definitely expand as time goes on, but here is what I have now :)

1. Across the Universe - Beth Revis [MY REVIEW]
2. Vesper: A Deviants Novel - Jeff Sampson
3. Darkness Becomes Her - Kelley Keaton [MY REVIEW]
4. The Demon Trapper's Daughter - Jana Oliver [MY REVIEW]
5. Angelfire - Courtney Allison Moulton [MY REVIEW]
6. A Touch Mortal - Leah Clifford
7. Wake Unto Me - Lisa Cach
8. Wither - Lauren DeStefano [MY REVIEW]
9. Clarity - Kim Harrington [MY REVIEW]
10. Blood Magic - Tessa Gratton 
11. Divergent - Veronica Roth [MY REVIEW]
12. Awaken - Katie Kacvinsky
13. Die For Me - Amy Plum
14. Touch of Frost - Jennifer Estep [MY REVIEW]
15. Anna Dressed in Blood - Kendare Blare
16. Born at Midnight - C.C. Hunter  [MY REVIEW]
17.The Soulkeepers by G.P. Ching [MY REVIEW]

Anyone have any suggests that they think I should add? I still have to look through Kristi's list of eligible books - these are just ones I had on my TBR List.

Debut Urban Fantasy Challenge

So, I have decided to join the Debut Urban Fantasy Challenge hosted by Dark Faerie Tales! I am a huge fan of Urban Fantasy Novels and I love discovering new series & authors! I've already read one of the books (Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep), so thats a plus!

Here is my list of my 15 picks:

1.  Spider's Bite (Elemental Assassins Books #1) - Jennifer Estep
2. Embers (Anya Kalinczyk #1) - Laura Bickle
3. Mind Games (Disillusionists Trilogy #1) - Carolyn Crane
4. Don't Kill the Messenger (Messenger #1) - Eileen Rendahl
5. Shade Fright (Valerie Stevens #1) - Sean Cummings
6. Shadow Marked (Demon Bound #1) - Anna J. Evans
7. Touched by an Alien (Katherine "Kitty" Kat #1) - Gini Koch
8. Blood Law (Alexandra Sabian #1) - Jeannie Holmes
9. Dark Oracle (Oracle #1) - Alayna Williams
10. Red Hot Fury (Shades of Fury #1) - Kasey MacKenzie 
11. Feed (Newsflesh #1) - Mira Grant
12. Frost Moon (Skindancer #1) - Anthony Francis
13. Grave Witch (Alex Craft #1) - Kalayna Price
14. Death Most Definite (Death Works #1) - Trent Jamieson
15. Shadow Bound - Erin Kellison