Reading Challenges



Reading Challenge Details: 
  • Runs January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013. You can join at anytime. 
  • The goal is to find a new love for audios if you are new to them or to outdo yourself by listening to more audios in 2013 than you did in 2012.
  • Books must be in audio format.
  • ANY genres count. 
  • Re-reads and crossovers from other reading challenges are allowed. 
  • If you're a blogger grab the button and do a quick post about the challenge. Please include a link back to this sign-up post so others can join the reading challenge too. 
  • You do not have to be a book blogger to participate; you can track your progress on Goodreads or LibraryThing or on your audible.com or other accounts you have.

Levels:

Newbo
(Not quite addicted) 1-5 audios
Ear Worm (Narrator's voice gets stuck in your head5-10 audios
Tickle Me Audio (Seriously, I'm getting serious) 10-15 audios
Plugged In (I can quit anytime) - 15+ audios

  1. Tracking the Tempest by Nicole Peeler 
  2. Tempest's Legacy by Nicole Peeler 
  3. Skinwalker by Faith Hunter
  4. Blood Cross by Faith Hunter
  5. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison
  6. The Good, the Bad and the Undead by Kim Harrison
  7. Hard and Fast by Erin McCarthy
  8. Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh
  9. Sawyer by Lori Foster
  10. Morgan by Lori Foster
  11. Gabe by Lori Foster
  12. Jordan by Lori Foster
  13. Undead Sublet by Molly Harper
  14. Navarro's Promise by Lora Leigh
  15. Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost (re-read)
  16. Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas
  17. Dark Desires After Dusk by Kresley Cole 
  18. Green-Eyed Demon by Jaye Wells
  19. The Darkest Fire by Gena Showalter
  20. The Darkest Kiss by Gen Showalter
  21. Mercy Blade by Faith Hunter
  22. Poision Princess by Kresley Cole

End 1st Quarter with 22 audio books.

2nd Quarter List
  1. A Little Night Magic by Lucy March
  2. Frost Burned by Patricia Briggs
  3. Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead
  4. Succubus on Top by Richelle Mead
  5. Nightshifted by Cassie Alexander
  6. Raven Cursed by Faith Hunter
  7. Moonshifted by Cassie Alexander
  8. Flesh and Blood by Kristen Painter
  9. A Witch's Handbook of Kisses and Curses by Molly Harper
  10. Eye of the Tempest by Nicole Peeler
  11. Sandman Slim by Richard Kadrey
  12. Working Stiff by Rachel Caine




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November 1, 2012 through August 18, 2013

  1. Spider's Bite by Jennifer Estep
  2. Web of Lies by Jennifer Estep 
  3. Venom by Jennifer Estep
  4. Tangled Threads by Jennifer Estep
  5. Spider's Revenge by Jennifer Estep
  6. Thread of Death by Jennifer Estep
  7. Widow's Web by Jennifer Estep
  8. Deadly Sting by Jennifer Estep
  9. Shaedes of Gray by Amanda Bonilla
  10. Vanilla on Top by C.J. Elllisson
  11. Hot Blooded by Amanda Carlson





2013 Contemporary Romance Reading Challenge hosted by The Book Vixen

Runs January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013 
The goal is to read at least 10 contemporary romance novels.

1. Weekends Required by Sydney Landon ★★★
2. How to Misbehave by Ruthie Knox ★★★★
3. Sawyer by Lori Foster ★★★★
4. Morgan by Lori Foster ★★★★
5. Hard and Fast by Erin McCarthy ★★
6. Gabe by Lori Foster ★★★★
7. Jordan by Lori Foster ★★★★
8. Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor by Lisa Kleypas ★★★★
9. Hotter Than Hot by Tina Leonard ★★★★
10. Take What You Want by Jeanette Grey ★★★★




January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013


Category 1:
Read any THREE books with vampires as the main characters.

  1. Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells
  2. The Mage in Black by Jaye Wells
  3. Green-Eyed Devil by Jaye Wells
  4. Enslave by Felicity Heaton
  5. Undead Sublet by Molly Harper
  6. Silver-Tongue Devil by Jaye Wells
  7. Blue-Blooded Vamp by Jaye Wells
Category 2:
Read any THREE books with angels and/or demons as the main characters.
  1. Dark Desires After Dusk by Kresley Cole
  2. The Darkest Fire by Gena Showalter
  3. The Darkest Kiss by Gen Showalter
  4. Succubus Blues by Richelle Mead
  5. Succubus on Top by Richelle Mead

Category 3:
Read any THREE books with Fae/Witches as the main characters
  1. Tracking the Tempest by Nicole Peeler
  2. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison
  3. The Good, the Bad and the Undead by Kim Harrison
  4. Tempest's Legacy by Nicole Peeler

Category 4:
Read any THREE books with shifters or werewolves as the main characters.
  1. Skinwalker by Faith Hunter
  2. Blood Cross by Faith Hunter
  3. Branded by Fire by Nalini Singh
  4. Keeping Secret by Seirra Dean
  5. Mercy Blade by Faith Hunter
  6. Hot Blooded by Amanda Carlson
  7. Raven Cursed by Faith Hunter



2013 Men in Uniform Reading Challenge hosted by The Book Vixen

January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2013 

Levels: 
Sergeant – Read 1–5 men in uniform novels
Lieutenant – Read 6–10 men in uniform novels
Captain – Read 11–15 men in uniform novels
Chief – Read 16+ men in uniform novels

  1. Cut and Run
  2. Sticks and Stones






My own personal challenge for 2013. 
Get as many of these piles of books read and off my shelf.

All these books are listed below
Read: 10/102


In no order of importance....

  1. Stranger In My Arms by Lisa Klepas
  2. Tall, Dark and Wolfish by Lydia Dare
  3. Hot for Fireman by Jennifer Bernard
  4. Heartless by Gail Carriger
  5. Blameless by Gail Carriger
  6. Changeless by Gail Carriger
  7. Soulless by Gail Carriger
  8. Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison
  9. Stalking the Others by Jess Haines
  10. Deceived by the Others by Jess Haines
  11. Taken by the Others by Jess Haines
  12. Shaedes of Gray by Amanda Bonilla 
  13. Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning
  14. The Highlander's Touch by Karen Marie Moning
  15. The Immortal Highlanger by Karen Marie Moning
  16. Kiss of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
  17. To Tame a Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning
  18. Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning
  19. Flat-Out Sexy by Erin McCarthy
  20. Accidentally Demonic by Dakota Cassidy
  21. Soul Thief by Jana Oliver
  22. Darkness Becomes Her by Kelly Keaton
  23. Ecstasy Untamed  by Pamela Palmer
  24. The Fireman Who Loved Me by Jennifer Bernard
  25. Don of the Dead by Casey Daniels
  26. Karma Girl by Jennifer Estep
  27. Hot Mama by Jennifer Estep
  28. Jinx by Jennifer Estep
  29. Lie to Me by Tori St. Clarie
  30. Blood and Whiskey by Clark Hays & Kathleen McFall
  31. Bloodlines by Richelle Mead
  32. Storm's Heart by Thea Harrison
  33. Oracle's Moon by Thea Harrison
  34. Serpent's Kiss by Thea Harrison
  35. Claimed by the Highlander by Julianne MacLean
  36. Touched by an Alien by Gini Koch
  37. Alien Tango by Gini Koch
  38. Primal Law by J.D. Tyler
  39. Savage Awakening by J.D. Tyler
  40. Feast of Harvest Dreams by Merrie Destefano
  41. Bloodlands by Christine Cody
  42. Darker Angels by M.L.N. Hanover
  43. Vicious Grace by M.L.N. Hanover
  44. Killing Rites by M.L.N. Hanover
  45. What's a Ghoul to do by Victoria Lauire ✔ 
  46. A Rush of Wings by Adrian Phoenix
  47. In the Blood by Adrian Phoenix
  48. Beneath the Skin of Adrian Phoenix
  49. Changeling by Kelly Meding
  50. Wrong Side of Dead by Kelly Meding
  51. Afterlight by Elle Jasper
  52. Everdark by Elle Jasper
  53. Eventide by Elle Jasper
  54. Love in the Time of Dragons by Katie MacAlister
  55. The Unbearable Lightness of Dragons by Katie MacAlister
  56. Mind Games by Carolyn Crane
  57. Double Cross by Carolyn Crane
  58. It Takes a Witch by Heather Blake
  59. A Witch Before Dying by Heather Blake
  60. Kiss of Steel by Bec McMaster
  61. Unleashed by Sara Humphreys
  62. Bound by Blood by Amanda Ashley
  63. The Vampire Next Door by Ashlyn Chase
  64. Kiss of the Vampire
  65. Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost 
  66. Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells 
  67. The Mage in Black by Jaye Wells 
  68. Green-Eyed Demon by Jaye Wells 
  69. Silver-Tongued Devil by Jaye Wells 
  70. Blue-Blooded Vamp by Jaye Wells 
  71. The Better Part of Darkness by Kelly Gay
  72. The Hour of Dust and Ashes by Kelly Gay
  73. Shadows Before the Sun by Kelly Gay
  74. Tracking the Tempest by Nicole Peeler 
  75. Eye of the Tempest by Nicole Peeler ✔
  76. Tempest's Fury by Nicole Peeler ✔
  77. Mercy Burns by Keri Arthur
  78. Destiny Kills by Keri Arthur
  79. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison ✔
  80. The Good, the Bad, and the Undead by Kim Harrison ✔
  81. Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison ✔ 
  82. A Fistful of Charms by Kim Harrison ✔
  83. For a Few Demons More by Kim Harrison ✔
  84. Masques by Patricia Briggs
  85. Wolfsbane by Patrica Briggs
  86. Never Again by Michelle Bardsley
  87. Happy Hour of the Damned by Mark Henry
  88. Road Trip of the Living Dead by Mark Henry
  89. Battle of the Network Zombies by Mark Henry
  90. Black Heart Loa by Adrian Phoenix
  91. Black Dust Mambo by Adrian Phoenix
  92. Bad Blood by Kristen Painter ✔
  93. Raven Cursed by Faith Hunter ✔
  94. Death's Rival by Faith Hunter ✔
  95. A Demon Does it Better by Linda Wisdom
  96. Alpha Instinct by Katie Reus
  97. Dying Wish by Shannon K. Butcher
  98. Dying Bites by D.D. Barant
  99. Wicked Game by Jeri Smith-Ready
  100. The First Days by Rhiannon Frator
  101. Bad to the Bone by Jeri Smith-Ready
  102. Velveteen by Daniel Marks 




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