BOOM. It’s On.
It’s time to set the stage, friends. I know that reading is supposed to be leisurely, but who doesn’t need a little carrot to dangle in front of their eyes every now and then, amirite? I wasn’t able to get as much reading done in 2012 as I would have liked, so I’m taking it down a notch for 2013. Just giving myself a little breathing room, friends. Last year my reading eyes were bigger than my reading stomach. So, without further ado…THE CHALLENGES.
Goodreads
Debut Author Challenge. Hosted by Hobbitsies
I’m all about this one, friends. Love the debuts. I’m going to say that I’ll read 2 debuts per month, so that gives me 24. Maybe it’ll be more than that when all is said and done. For now, here are the 12 debuts I’m most excited to read this year
The Cadet of Tildor by Alex Lidell
Strands of Bronze and Gold by Jane Nickerson
Being Henry David by Cal Armistead
The Flame in the Mist by Kit Grindstaff
The Art of Wishing by Lindsay Ribar
Legacy of the Clockwork Key by Kristin Bailey
Level 2 by Lenore Appelhans
Pivot Point by Kasie West
Prophecy by Ellen Oh
The Rules for Disappearing by Ashley Elston
The Reece Malcom List by Amy Spalding
Nantucket Blue by Leila Howland
2013 TBR Challenge. Hosted by Bookish Evie
YES TO THIS CHALLENGE. I need to read more of the books I own. It’s ridiculous. I’ll be starting this challenge at the “A Friendly Hug” level, which is 11-20 books already on my shelves. I can do this SO EASILY friends I can’t even. Here’s my first 11.
The Crimson Crown by Cinda Williams Chima
Days of Blood and Starlight by Laini Taylor
Shine by Jeri Smith Ready
Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore
Mastiff by Tamora Pierce
Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta
The Book Thief by Markus Zusak
Twenty Boy Summer & Bittersweet by Sarah Ockler
Through to You by Emily Hainsworth
Kat Incorrigible by Stephanie Burgis
An Abundance of Katherines by John Green
YA Audiobook Challenge. Hosted by A Book and A Latte
Guys, I am a new audiophile. I’m SO EXCITED to be participating in this challenge so that I can really get into it. I’ll be participating in this challenge at the “Easy Listening” level, which is 12 YA audiobooks. WOO HOO! Here’s some that I can’t wait to try:
The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater
The Curse Workers series by Holly Black
Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta
YA Contemporary Challenge. Hosted by Katie’s Book Blog
I’m rocking this bad boy at level 3–15 YA contemps or more. I can’t even handle the list I have for this challenge right now. I’ll be updating it on my Challenges page as the year goes on. Here’s a few that I’m exited for right now:
Just One Day by Gayle Forman
Isla and the Happily Ever After by Stephanie Perkins
Golden by Jessi Kirby
Going Vintage by Lindsey Leavitt
This Is What Happy Looks Like by April E. Smith
Shadowlands by Kate Brian
