I Love Libraries Reading Challenge 2016 - Wrap Up

I finished this challenge.  I signed up for the chapter level.  These are the books I read:

Finishing the Series Reading Challenge 2016 - Sign Up

I started this one many years ago and 2015 was my last year to host it.  I'm so thankful Bea agreed to take it over for me.  I couldn't resist joining.  I still love series books even if I never seem to complete any. If you'd like to join, sign up at Bea's Book Nook.

The details:

All books that are part of a continuing series qualify (i.e. Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson, Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum, James Patterson's Alex Cross, etc.)

It doesn't matter if you have 1 book or 10 books in a series to complete it, it qualifies (i.e. if you only need to read one more Mercy Thompson book to complete the goal, that's fine) The goal is to complete a series from wherever you are up to until the last published book.

The qualification period is January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016. Books must be read during this time frame to count. Sign up is now until December 1, 2016.

Take the button above and post about it on your blog. Use the link below to sign up and make sure you link it directly to your post about this challenge, not to the home page of your blog.

If you don't have a blog, that's fine. Just leave a comment to sign up and tell us which series you are reading. Or you can join the Goodreads group for this challenge by clicking here.

Each month there will be a post where you can link up your reviews. Write a review - 2 sentences or an essay, whatever works for you, but there is a minimum of 2 sentences. Not sure what to write? How about something like, "The characters were a delight but the story was slow and confusing. It was disappointing."

Any format and length of book counts - print, audio, ebook, etc.

You should choose the series you want to finish before the challenge begins, but it isn't necessary. It's fine to change series during the year - as long as you complete whichever series it is.

Choose a level below.

Level 1 (Novice series reader) - Complete 1 series.
Level 2 (Testing the waters) - Complete 2 -4 series.
Level 3 (Experienced) - Complete 3 - 6 series.
Level 4 (Expert series reader) - Complete 7 or more series.

I'm going to go with Level 2. I'll list my progress here and these are the series I want to complete...

These are three series I want to complete. Hopefully I can complete at least 2 of them...

Cat in the Stacks by Miranda James - 5 books behind

#3  File M For Murder
#4  Out of Circulation
#5  The Silence of the Library
#6  Arsenic and Old Books
#7  No Cats Allowed by Miranda James (Click here to read my review.)

Pizza Lovers by Chris Cavender - 5 books behind

#2  Pepperoni Pizza Can Be Murder
#3  A Pizza To Die For
#4  Rest In Pizza
#5  Killer Crust
#6  The Missing Dough
#7  Thin Crust Killers

Klepto Cat by Patricia Fry - 13 books behind

#3  Sleight of Paw by Patricia Fry (Click here to read my review.)
#4  Undercover Cat
#5  The Colony Cat Caper
#6  The Celebrity Cat Caper
#7  The Corral Cat Caper
#8  The Gallery Cat Caper
#9   Mansion of Meows
#10  PAWtners in Crime
#11  PAWsitively Sinister
#12  The Purrfect Lie
#13   A Picture-Purrect Christmas

I Love Libraries Reading Challenge 2016 - Sign Up

I wasn't going to sign up for anymore 2016 reading challenges, but I always participate in this one so I couldn't resist :)  It used to be hosted by Book Dragon's Lair, but it is now hosted by Bea at Bea's Book Nook.

The details:

1. Put a sign up post on your blog and link it below.

2. If you don't have a blog, make a dedicated goodreads shelf (or LibraryThing), make sure it's public, and link it below.

3. Any reading material that can be checked out of your library counts - print books, audio books, digital books, magazines, etc.

4. As part of your sign up post, briefly write why you like using your library - free books, internet access, a quiet place to work, whatever draws you to the library. If you don't have a blog platform, post it in the comments below.

5. Write a review - 2 sentences or an essay, whatever works for you, but there is a minimum of 2 sentences. Not sure what to write? How about something like, "The characters were a delight but the story was slow and confusing. It was disappointing."

6. There will be a post each month where you can link your reviews. Each linky will run for the calendar year.

7. Pick a level from the list below. You can move up as needed but you can't move down.

8. Books may overlap with other reading challenges.

9. ETA Dec. 17: There's a goodreads group for anyone interested in discussing libraries or books or for tracking your challenge. The group was an outgrowth of yet another library reading challenge that has since ended but the group is still active. The challenge host, The Geeky Blogger, added me as a mod to the goodreads group, come check us out!

Levels:
board book - 3
picture book - 6
early reader - 9
chapter book - 12
middle grades - 18
Young adult - 24
adult - 36
just insert IV - 50

I'm going to sign up for the chapter book level for 12 books. I love my library as I can get e-books from them and audio books. I also get DVDs. My library is wonderful and has so many great services.

I'll be listing my 12 books here...

1.  Pros and Cons by Janet Evanovich and Lee Goldberg (Click here to read my review.)

2.  Booked for Trouble by Eva Gates (Click here to read my review.)

3.  A Sheetcake Named Desire by Jacklyn Brady (Click here to read my review.)

4.  Night of the Living Deed by E.J. Copperman (Click here to read my review.)

5.  The Cracked Spine by Paige Shelton (Click here to read my review.)

6.  Decaffeinated Corpse by Cleo Coyle (Click here to read my review.)

7.  The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarity (Click here to read my review.)

8.  The Blue Bistro by Elin Hilderbrand (Click here to read my review.)

9.  The Castaways by Elin Hilderbrand (Click here to read my review.)

10. The Inn At Eagle Point by Sherryl Woods (Click here to read my review.)

11.  Agatha Raisin and the Busy Body by M.C. Beaton (Click here to read my review.)

12.  Leonard:  My Fifty-Year Friendship with a Remarkable Man by William Shatner (Click here to read my review.)

2016 Netgalley and Edelweiss Reading Challenge Sign Up

I loved this challenge last year and I am so glad they are doing it again. It's hosted at Falling For YA. If you want to sign up, just go over there.

Here are the details...

2016 Crafty Cozy Challenge Sign Up

Okay, you know I can't resist another cozy mystery challenge. This is hosted by Heather at Books Are Life - Vita Libri

You may be asking yourself “what is a crafty cozy?” A crafty cozy is any cozy mystery that is centered around the theme of crafts and crafting – i.e., stitching, knitting, crocheting, papercrafting, scrapbooking, painting, glassblowing, . . . if its any type of craft, it counts for this challenge.

Here is how the challenge works:

The challenge runs from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2016.

Sign up for the challenge at Books Are Life - Vita Libri.

Please help spread the word about this challenge by writing a post on your blog. Please write and publish a post on your blog stating your intent to participate.

Come back to the blog starting in January to post your reviews via a link in the post. At the end of every month I will randomly choose 1 entry/review for a $5 Amazon gift voucher sent by email to the recipient. There will be a new link for reviews posted every month.

Crossovers from other challenges are absolutely alright!!
Don’t stress . . . and have fun reading!

I'm hoping to read at least 10 crafty cozy books.  I will be listing my books here...

1.  Death Among the Doilies by Mollie Cox Bryan (Click here to read my review.)

2.  Crepe Factor by Laura Childs with Terrie Farley Moran (Click here to read my review.)

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Foodies Read 2016

I used to always join this challenge when Vicki from I'd Rather Be At The Beach hosted it. She no longer is hosting this, but the Spirit Blog is now hosting.

Here are the details...

Do you love reading books about food? Do you want to find more recommendations of books to read and to sing the praises of books that you’ve loved?

You’re in the right place. Starting in January 2016, I’ll be taking over Foodie Reads.

We will still have a challenge levels and for those of us who don’t like to plan that much there will be an a la carte option.

Want to challenge yourself? Pick a level below.

Short-Order Cook: 1 to 3 books
Pastry Chef: 4 to 8 books
Sous-Chef: 9 to 13 books
Chef de Cuisine: 14 to 18
Cordon-Bleu Chef: More than 19

Don’t like to plan? Choose the a la carte option and let us know when you read a book about food.
What counts as a food book? Any genre – fiction, nonfiction, cookbooks, etc. If food is a major part of the plot then it counts!

Each month I’ll have a new page for book reviews that you post. You can find the page for the month linked here and on the blog’s right sidebar. Each month will feature some posts from the last month. Posts will be pinned to Pinterest and publicized on Twitter to get the word out. Along the way there may be giveaways for participants.


I'm signing up for the pastry chef level and will list my books here...

1.  A Sheetcake Named Desire by Jacklyn Brady (Click here to read my review.)

2.  Do or Diner by Christine Wenger (Click here to read my review.)

3.  Raisin the Dead by Karoline Barrett (Click here to read my review.)

4. Read to Death by Terrie Farley Moran (Click here to read my review.)

5.  The Crepes of Wrath by Sarah Fox (Click here to read my review.)

6.  Strawberry Cream Murder by Gillian Larkin (Click here to read my review.)

7.  Maple Frosted Murder by Gillian Larkin (Click here to read my review.)

8.  Raspberry Truffle Murder by Wendy Meadows (Click here to read my review.)

2016 Women's Fiction Challenge Sign Up

I absolutely love Women's Fiction but I don't get enough of a chance to read it. So, I thought this would be a good challenge for me to read a genre that I love.

Here are the details from The Book Date, our host:


This challenge is for those who enjoy reading women's fiction. How might you define this type of book? I define it as any book that is mainly written and marketed for women (although that doesn't stop men reading them, they can and sometimes do), they may contain elements of romance but the book mainly centres around the development of women or a woman throughout the book. Women centered books, that might focus on the issues relating to women, it may be a mainstream novel, slightly less or slightly more. This website probably best describes what I am thinking of Women Fiction Writers.

It is distinct in that it is different from literature written by women. Women write many different genres and literary fiction plus non-fiction.

The Romance Writers of America organization defines women's fiction as, "a commercial novel about a woman on the brink of life change and personal growth. Her journey details emotional reflection and action that transforms her and her relationships with others."

Take whichever definition suits you - both of the above or write your own definition in your challenge post and then join in. There is a little controversy over women's fiction, but at present it is what it is, and its a a type of book I like to read. Let's celebrate Women's Fiction.

LEVELS
Motivated 1- 5
Savvy 6 - 10
Classy 11- 20
Go-getter 20 -30
Fearless 30+

I'm going with the Savvy level.  I'll be listing my books here...

1.  Plan Bea by Hilary Grossman (Click here to read my review.)

2.  Blue Jeans and Coffee Beans by Joanne Demaio (Click here to read my review.)

3. Changing Light by Rebecca Stevenson (Click here to read my review.)

4.  A League of Her Own by Karen Rock (Click here to read my review.)

5.  Change of Scene by Mary Kay Andrews (Click here to read my review.)

6.  The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarity (Click here to read my review.)

7.  The Weekenders by Mary Kay Andrews (Click here to read my review.)

8.  The Blue Bistro by Elin Hilderbrand (Click here to read my review.)

9.  Linny's Sweet Dream List by Susan Schild (Click here to read my review.)

10. The Castaways by Elin Hilderbrand (Click here to read my review.)

Cloak and Dagger Reading Challenge 2016

I do love mysteries. How can I pass this one up?

Here are the details...

Blogger Shame Review Challenge

Now this is a reading challenge I desperately need.  I'm incredibly behind on my reviews and it's really embarrassing.  I'm hoping this will help me catch up.

Here are the details of the challenge...

Craving for Cozies Challenge 2016 Sign Up

This is the second challenge I'm signing up for 2016. I can't refuse a cozy challenge. I certainly read enough of them :) This one is hosted by Lori at Escape With Dollycas.

Here are the details...

The challenge runs from January 1, 2016 and ends December 31, 2016

Rules

1. Choose the level you wish to participate:

Levels

Famished – 1 – 10 Cozy Mysteries
Starving – 11 – 20 Cozy Mysteries
Satisfied – 21 – 40 Cozy Mysteries
Almost Full – 41 – 60 Cozy Mysteries
Completely Stuffed – 61 or more
2. You can Feed Your Need To Read with print, digital or audio books.

3. You do not have to post a review but the authors would appreciate it if you did. If you need help just let me know.

4. You do not need to have a blog to participate.

Just keep track any way you wish and enter a link below if available or sign up in the comment section. You can even set up a special shelf on Goodreads.com to help you keep track! Your can also participate via Facebook. You can find the Event here.

5. If you do have a blog, take the button above, put it on your blog and post about the challenge. Then add your name to Mr. Linky below. Please use the link of your challenge post, not the link to your home page.

6. Follow Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book as there may be special announcements made about the challenge.

7. Please share with us the books you are reading all year long by leaving comments on this page or on the Event page on Facebook.

I'm going to go with the Famished level, although we all know I will read more than ten cozies, but between this and my own Cruisin' thru the Cozies challenge, I should be all set for 2016.

I will keep track of my progress here...

1. Stabbing in the Senate by Colleen J. Shogan (Click here to read my review.)

2.  Sweet Pepper Hero by J.J. Cook (Click here to read my review.)

3.  A Talent for Murder by Teresa LaRue (Click here to read my review.)

4.  Killer Run by Lynn Cahoon (Click here to read my review.)

5.  Engaged to Danger by Barbara Venkataraman (Click here to read my review)

6.  Murder on Wheels by Lynn Cahoon (Click here to read my review.)

7.  By Book or by Crook by Eva Gates (Click here to read my review.)

8.  Booked for Trouble by Eva Gates (Click here to read my review.)

9.  The Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum by Kirsten Weiss (Click here to read my review)

10.  Murder with a Twist by Tracy Kiely (Click here to read my review.)

2016 Alphabet Soup Reading Challenge Sign Up

This is my first reading challenge to sign up for 2016.  I love seeing how many books I can read in a year that begins with a different letter of the alphabet.  I've done this for a few years, but never complete it.  Yet, I do love it and join all the time.  So, here I am again :)

This challenge is once again hosted by Lori and Escape With Dollycas.

Here are the details...

This challenge will run from January 1st, 2016 until December 31st, 2016.

You can join anytime. You do not have to review the book. Books can come from any genre.

You do not need to link up each spoonful.

Make a page or a post or a GoodReads shelf where you will keep track of your spoonfuls. I keep track of mine on my Challenge Page.

Crossovers to other challenges are allowed and encouraged!

It’s an alphabet challenge!!! The challenge is to read one book that has a title starting with every letter of the alphabet.

You can drop the A’s and The’s from the book titles as shown below.

The First Main Word Needs To Be
The Letter You Are Counting

Except For those pesky Q, X AND Z titles the word that starts with the challenge letter can be anywhere in the title.

So there are two different ways you can set up your own A-Z Reading Challenge.

A – How I plan to do it: Make a list on your blog from A-Z. Throughout the year, as you go along, add the books you are reading to the list. Towards the end of the year, you can check and see which letters you are missing and find books to fit.

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B – Make a list now of 26 books, picking one for each letter of the alphabet. For example: A – The Art of Murder by Elaine Viets B- Breach of Crust by Ellery Adams C – Copy Cap Murder by Jenn McKinlay D – Devonshire Scream by Laura Childs etc.

Books can be read in any order and all formats – print – e-book – audio – are acceptable for this challenge!

I plan to sign up for option A - I will keep my list of books here and will list them as I go along...

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B - By Book or by Crook by Eva Gates (Click here to read my review.)

C - Changing Light by Rebecca Stevenson (Click here to read my review.)

D - Do or Diner by Christine Wenger (Click here to read my review.)

E - Engaged to Danger by Barbara Venkataraman (Click here to read my review)

F - Fat Cat Takes the Cake by Janet Cantrell (Click here to read my review.)

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H - Hearse and Gardens by Kathleen Bridge (Click here to read my review.)

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K - Killer Run by Lynn Cahoon (Click here to read my review.)

L - A League of Her Own by Karen Rock (Click here to read my review.)

M - Murder on Wheels by Lynn Cahoon (Click here to read my review.)

N - No Cats Allowed by Miranda James (Click here to read my review.)

O - One Snowy Night by Jill Shalvis (Click here to read my review.)

P - Plan Bea by Hilary Grossman (Click here to read my review.)

Q - The Quirky Quiz Show Caper (Click here to read my review.)

R - Raisin the Dead by Karoline Barrett (Click here to read my review.)

S - Stabbing in the Senate by Colleen J. Shogan (Click here to read my review.)

T - A Talent for Murder by Teresa LaRue (Click here to read my review.)

U - Unlucky Charms by Linda O. Johnston (Click here to read my review.)

V - Virtually Scared to Death by Gillian Larkin (Click here to read my review.)

W - The Weekenders by Mary Kay Andrews (Click here to read my review.)

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What An Animal IX Reading Challenge 2016

Welcome to the 2016 What an Animal Reading Challenge IX. I began hosting this challenge in 2010, when I took it over from Kristi at Passion for the Page. I love reading books that feature animals and am going to host this one again. I hope you will join me.

Cruisin' Thru The Cozies Reading Challenge 2016

Welcome to the sixth annual Cruisin' thru the Cozies Reading Challenge! Six years later and I'm still loving those cozies! I hope you'll join me in this challenge.