2013 Goals and Giveaway

January 1, 2013 by 43 Comments

Happy 2013, everyone! I hope this year brings you much happiness and success.

I took part in a few challenges last year, but I absolutely failed in keeping track so I am only doing two this year:

2013 Reading Challenge Goodreads Reading Challenge
Goal: 100 books.
I didn’t even reach this number in 2012, just barely missing it, but I think I can do it. Still, as this past year proved, life can get a little hectic so I’m not going to freak out if I fall behind. As Maggie Stiefvater tweeted the other day: “In 2012, I sort of thought “I’m going to read as many books as I can!” I think in 2013, it’ll be “I’m going to love as many books as I can!” YES.

2013 Debut Author Challenge 2013 Debut Author Challenge – Hosted by Hobbitsies
Goal: 15 books.
I read (roughly) 23 debuts in 2012 so I think this is a good number. This was a favorite challenge of mine in 2011 so I definitely look forward to discovering new authors and books. Hopefully I can keep track of what’s a debut and what’s not because I think I struggled with that a bit in 2012.

Other goals:
• Write reviews right after. It sucks to do it months later. I really hope I can do this one!!
• Expand the blog with posts that aren’t reviews and memes.
• I did slow down with requesting books in 2012 so I want to continue with that.
• Read outside of my comfort zone.

Anyway, onto the giveaway! Read on, people. [Read more...]

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2012 Reading Goals and Challenges

January 1, 2012 by 4 Comments

Happy 2012, everyone! I hope you all had a great night with your loved ones. Here are my reading goals and challenges for this year:


2012 Reading Challenge
Challenge Goal: 135 books
A handful more books than last year so I think it’s definitely doable.


2012 Debut Author Challenge
Challenge Goal: 40 debuts
I read 32 in 2011, and I loved supporting the debut authors, so I really want to continue doing that. Plus! 2012 debuts are sounding really amazing.


2012 “New Adult” Challenge
Challenge Goal: Minimum of 6
As much as I love reading about those sixteen year old kids, I sometimes need something a little more mature.


Sophomore Reading Challenge
Challenge Goal: Minimum of 10
I loved so many ’11 debuts that it only makes sense to read their sequels, right?

Other goals:
• Comment more! I think I did okay with checking out blogs, but I definitely want to get better at it.
• Stop delaying writing reviews. Some books do need some sinking in, but it’s the worst when I take ages to write one and then I can’t really remember details/what I loved.
• Grow readership + improve blog SEO.
• Only request Netgalley books that I REALLY want to read.

I’m sure I’ll update this post again with other challenges and goals. Now, to begin reading…

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Read Outside Your Comfort Zone Challenge

June 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment


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I was supposed to sign up for this ages ago, but I wouldn’t be me if I didn’t procrastinate! Since we’re six months into 2011, I realized I should probably get a move on since there hasn’t been too much variety in my reading so far. I’ll hopefully be doing level three with 7-10 books, Standing on the Porch. I haven’t decided on all the titles yet, but here are the ones I have so far:

Feed by Mira Grant – I’ve read so many great reviews for this and the sequel. I’m not sure how much I’ll enjoy it, but I’ll never know until I try, right?

Nevermore by Kelly Creagh – A cheerleader and some goth kid? Hm, not very appealing but everyone raves about how good it is. We’ll see.

Sharp Teeth by Toby Barlow – This was recced to me ages ago so it’s about time I get to it. It’s written in verse so that will definitely take some time to get used to.

The Road by Cormac McCarthy – Another that I’ve had on my TBR list for the longest time. I’m pretty sure I’ll enjoy it, too.

A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin – I’ve actually already started this one, but I haven’t gotten too far in yet for whatever reason. I love the show so far, though, and I haven’t read many fantasy books.

I’ll edit this post as I decide on any other books.

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2011 Debut Author Challenge

December 21, 2010 by Leave a Comment

With a goal of 100 books to read in the new year, I thought participating in The Story Siren’s 2011 Debut Author Challenge would be a great way to kick things off. Below is my tentative list:

1. Across the Universe by Beth Revis
2. Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulton
3. Blood Magic by Tessa Gratton
4. Clarity by Kim Harrington
5. Divergent by Veronica Roth
6. Entwined by Heather Dixon
7. Hereafter by Tara Hudson
8. Here Lies Bridget by Paige Harbison
9. Possession by Elena Johnson
10. Timeless by Alexandra Monir
11. Unearthly by Cynthia Hand
12. Wither by Lauren DeStefano

If you want to join in on the fun, head on over here!

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