On why I created this special niche of bookish joy:
I was visiting my friend Maggie’s blog for her 30 Days of Thankfulness posts (November 2013), of which, I happily consumed today in earnest! When I noticed that she had a curious header on her blog that mentioned: Events & Read-A-Longs! I was thinking for while now that I should have a place where I could filter all my read-a-long and reading challenge posts but how to do it and how to organise it felt a bit daunting! Therefore, I am thankful she lead the way! I am going to move them away from my “Joyfully Absorbing Lit” page and store them here instead! :) You will still find my personal reading challenge for Inspirational Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, & the Classics Club List all have their own pages! Cheers!
Reading Challenges & Readathons
~ let the journey begin! +
Whilst redeeming myself by completing the in-progress reading challenges, readalongs, & readathons from August 2013-December 2013,… I am embarking on setting new goals for a new chapter on the Eve of beginning: 2014! Whilst I have half a foot hinged in the first months of my blog’s launching and a firm stance in the future, I am keenly happy to all the lovely reading adventures which still await me! :)
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(“Strength and Honor” by Stephan Martiniere, used with the artist’s permission)
Declaration of Intent & Journal of Challenge
2014 Sci-Fi Experience Reading Stats:
0/5 Books | ended on a low note
Wuthering Heights RAL
Wuthering Heights Readalong hosted by my friend Maggie @ Macarons & Paperbacks!
Week 1: Chapters I-IX
Week 2: Chapters X-XVII
Week 3: Chapters XVIII-XXVI
Week 4: Chapters XXVII-XXXIV (End)
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2014 TBR Pile Challenge
Host: Roof Beam Reader
My Summary Post
Progress: 0/12 (0%)
5 January, 2014 — 31 December, 2014
Failed
Go Indie
War and Peace RAL via LitChat – February – July 2014
War and Peace LitChat Book Club
Host: LitChat
My Summary Post
Progress: 0/6 (0%)
22 October, 2015 — 1 July, 2016
Failed
Have you ever read WAR & PEACE? Read it with author @DanaSachs in #litchat WAR & PEACE BOOK CLUB. http://t.co/ulSbXTSiX2
— LitChat (@LitChat) February 4, 2014
Read approx. 200 pages per month & check-in with the group for topical discussions.
February Topic:
March Topic:
April Topic:
May Topic:
June Topic:
July Twitter Chat:
0/1,215 Pages Read
2014 Chunkster Challenge
Host: Vasilly
My Summary Post
Progress: 3/25 (12%)
1 January, 2014 — 31 December, 2014
Failed
Austen in August 2014
Host: Lost Generation Reader
My Summary Post
Progress: 1/12 (8%)
1 August, 2014 — 31 August, 2014
Failed
Add Horror October
Sci Fi November 2014 Bingo Card
Host: Oh! the Books & Rinn Reads
My Summary Post
Progress: 2/5 (40%)
1 November, 2014 — 31 January, 2015
Failed
Sci Fi November Readathon
Host: The Nerdy Journalist
My Summary Post
Progress: 3/10 (30%)
1 November, 2014 — 14 December, 2014
Failed
Indie Writer Month
Host: Jorie @ Jorie Loves A Story
My Summary Post
Progress: 2/12 (17%)
1 November, 2014 — 31 December, 2014
Failed
Twelfth Night Reading Challenge
Host: Christine (Readerly Musings) & Jorie (Jorie Loves A Story)
My Summary Post
Progress: 0/20 (0%)
8 December, 2014 — 5 January, 2015
Failed
| Challenges on Hold | Will Not be Able to Participate as Scheduled |
| Will Re-Attempt in the future |
I have wanted to participate and show my support for *Banned Book Week* at my local library for YEARs! I am not sure about you, but it *always!* sneaks up on me! Not this year! Thankfully, due to making my rounds to Bout’er blogs for Bout of Books, 8.0 I came across this badge! It links back to Epic Reads which explains the whole point! Therefore, between 30 September – 6 October 2013, I will be hand-selecting which banned books I will be reading whilst we celebrate the freedom of choice and the freedom to read! Stay tuned for my declaration post!
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