challenges

Oh, so close! I was one book short of completing the Countdown Challenge 2010 on time.  One book! I missed a book from 2003. Here’s my final list: 2010 The First Rule – Robert Crais The Kitchen House – Kathleen Grissom What Do We Do Now? – Keith Malley & Chemda So Much For That – Lionel Shriver The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest

I actually finished this challenge a few months ago (April?), which is not a big surprise since I use random.org to choose almost every book I read.  I have this elaborate system involving a spreadsheet, my LibraryThing account, and my newly acquired ability to create collections on my Kindle.  Basically, I have too many books in my TBR pile to choose my next read based

I enjoyed Part 3, so why not move on to Part 4?  The Four Month Challenge, hosted by She Read a Book, requires that you read books to earn points.  There’s a total of 250 points. The challenge runs from July 1 to October 31. Here’s the new list of challenges! last updated 9/14/10 5 Point Challenges Read a chick lit book Read a name

This was the first time I’ve participated in this challenge, and I think I didn’t do too bad.  I didn’t get 100%, but I did manage 190/250 pts. Most of my hang-up was books written in a different decade, and the couple of categories that are out of my normal wheelhouse.  I look forward to trying again with T4MC Part 4!  Here’s my final breakdown: