Books

Tea & Books Reading Challenge 2012

I clearly should not have even looked at the first two challenges I did, because I have found another. Thankfully all three help to clear my to-be-read list and bookshelves. This challenge I found through Grace at Books Without Any Pictures.

This challenge, the Tea & Books Reading Challenge, is hosted by Birgit at The Book Garden. The challenge idea comes from C.S. Lewis’ quote “You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.”

I am participating at the Earl Grey Aficionado level (six books) even though I’ve already have eight titles I could easily (and probably will) read.

The rules are fairly simple and straight forward, but they are below:

  • The challenge will take place between January 1st and December 31st 2012.
  • You can join any time between now and early 2012.
  • You have to pick a level, though you may “upgrade” to the next one at any time. In this case just drop me a line, so I can change your previous level.
  • You don’t need to list your books ahead of time, though I won’t object if you do. I’m definitely curious about your book choices for these challenges.
  • The books you choose may crossover into other challenges.
  • Both physical and eBooks are allowed, though personally I feel that especially the Tea & Books Reading Challenge is more fun with real books.
  • Reviews of the books read are not mandatory.

You can read the full rules and see who else is participating by clicking the blog link in the picture. The books I’ve decided to read are listed on my 2012 Challenges page.

2012 Challenges

Back to the Classics Challenge 2012

As mentioned on Monday – I’ve found two reading challenges for 2012. The first is the Mount TBR Reading Challenge which you can read about here.

The second challenge I found, also thanks to Heather at Between the Covers is the:

Back to the Classics Challenge 2012 is hosted by Sarah of Sarah Reads Too Much. The challenge is fairly simple: nine books, nine categories. The categories (and the books I plan to read are below. The books may change, but the categories won’t.
Check out the the categories, my books and the rules for this challenge.

2012 Challenges

Mount TBR Reading Challenge 2012

So I’m generally loathe to participate in challenges or book memes, not really sure why, but I’ve found two that have piqued my interest thanks to Heather at Between the Covers.

This challenge, the Mount TBR (To Be Read) Reading Challenge is hosted by Bev of My Reader’s Block (which I have now added to the numerous book blogs I follow – like I needed another.) 😀

I’ve decided to participate at the Mt. Vancouver (25 books) level, as I know for certain I have at least 50 books on my bookshelf and kindle that I have not previously read. I don’t want to dedicate all of my books next year to this challenge, but I love the idea of clearing off space from my bookshelf. The rules are after the jump if you’re interested. I might assign specific books to the challenge, but for now you can see what is currently on my digital and physical bookshelves here.

Click here to see if you’d like to participate!