Details: I’ll be hosting the Books in Translation Reading Challenge again for 2013. I failed pretty miserably at it last year, reading only two when my goal was 4-6. Oops. I hope to do better this year. The goal is obviously to read translations of books, from any language into the language(s) you’re comfortable reading […]
2013 Southern Literature Reading Challenge
I’m a little late to post this, but I am hosting the 2013 Southern Literature Reading Challenge this year. Sign up and link your reviews below. The rules: Read a book(s)–non-fiction or fiction of any genre, for any age group–written by an author from the South and set mostly in the South. Definitions of the […]
Books in Translation Reading Challenge
I’ve decided to host one more challenge, the Books in Translation Reading Challenge. I think this one’s pretty self-explanatory. The goal is to read translations of books. They don’t have to be in English; whatever language(s) you’re comfortable reading in is good. You can read any genre and any age range. Crossovers with other challenges […]
Sign Ups for the 2012 Dewey Decimal Challenge
I wasn’t sure if I was going to host this challenge again. I just don’t feel that I read enough non-fiction to be hosting it, but since I still don’t see anyone hosting a general non-fiction challenge, it’s once more into the breach for me! The levels last year seemed to be entirely too easy for some of you, so I’ve revamped […]
2012 Southern Literature Challenge
It’s that time of year again–time to sign up for challenges! I’ve decided to host the 2012 Southern Literature Challenge this year. I personally read more Southern lit this year than I usually do because of this challenge, and I hope it encouraged a few of you to read it as well. The rules will […]
My Dewey Decimal Challenge
I’ve been looking for a simple, general non-fiction challenge. I can’t find one, so I decided to host my own. I am very much a fiction reader, but I did pick up several non-fiction books last year and I mostly enjoyed them. I need a little push to keep reading them, and I thought some […]
2011 Southern Literature Challenge
I am proud of my Southern heritage, troubled and imperfect as it may be, and I love to read books set in my region. It sometimes feels like we are a little under-represented in the publishing world, so I would love to encourage any of you who haven’t read any Southern lit to give it […]
Hispanic Heritage Challenge
It just came to my attention over the weekend that September 15-October 15 of every year is celebrated in the US as National Hispanic Heritage Month. According to http://answers.usa.gov, “During this time, America celebrates the culture and traditions of U.S. residents who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, […]