2014 Kelley Armstrong YA Challenge

Welcome to the 2014 Kelley Armstrong YA Challenge
hosted by Darlene's Book Nook!

It is my understanding that some of the characters from the Darkest Powers and Darkness Rising series will come together in a third trilogy to be released after all the Darkness Rising books are published.


The books in the Darkest Powers series by Kelley Armstrong are:

1. Kat (Book #0.01) [you can read it on Armstrong's website HERE]
2. Hunting Kat (Book #0.02)
3. The Summoning (Book #1)
4. The Awakening (Book #2)
5. Darkest Powers Bonus Pack: Contains Dangerous (prequel to The Summoning, Book #0.5), Divided (set between The Summoning and The Awakening, Book #1.5), and Disenchanted (overlaps part of The Awakening, told from Tori's point of view, Book #2.5) 
6. The Reckoning (Book #3)
7. Belonging (Book #3.5) [you can read it on Armstrong's website HERE]
8. Facing Facts (Book #3.6)

The books in the sequel series, Darkness Rising, by Kelley Armstrong are:

1. The Gathering (Book #1)
2. The New Guy: Gathering Bonus Short (Book #1.1) [you can read it on Armstrong's website HERE]
3. The Invitation: Gathering Bonus Short (Book #1.2) [you can read it on Armstrong's website HERE]
4. The Calling (Book #2)
5. The Rising (Book #3)

Please read below for the challenge guidelines:

2014 Kelley Armstrong YA Challenge

Here are the challenge details:

1. This challenge will run from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014. As challenge host, I reserve the right to extend the challenge period!

2. You can join the challenge at any time. All books read during the challenge period count for the challenge, regardless of when you sign up.

3. This challenge can cross-over to your other reading challenges.

4. You do not need a blog to participate! If you are not a blogger, you can post your reviews at Goodreads, Shelfari, or LibraryThing and link them up here.

5. All formats of books are acceptable: Bound copies, e-books, and audiobooks (unabridged only). 

6. There are three levels for the challenge:

a. Just A Taste: Read 1-4 Armstrong YA books.

b. Halfway There: Read 5-9 Armstrong YA books.

c. All The Way: Read 10-13 Armstrong YA books.

7. When you write your sign-up post, you must choose your level. You can go up, but you cannot go down!

8. There will be a link-up for your reviews, which will be posted on THIS page.

9. There will be a link for your wrap-up post at the end of the challenge, which will be posted on THIS page. 

10. Create a sign-up post and link back to this post. Sign up with Mister Linky below! Be sure to use the direct url to your sign-up post and not the url to your blog.

11. Grab the challenge button and post it in your sidebar. Copy and paste this HTML code into an HTML gadget for your sidebar: <a href="http://darlenesbooknook.blogspot.ca/2012/04/kelley-armstrong-ya-challenge.html"><img alt="2014 Kelley Armstrong YA Challenge" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisRGcpGJcjTMEnWhOF-CLEh5K3OpkcZE1vRIox-Ntke4sDAYiC-fWVZcyV-oD1Iha1HQCM_2P4sC3erCF7plaKlvV9UjYlM_YZWQ66FkI6pRi8MXgznaRmVOhKCN_-vD2R4YEgwmSX6wSB/s400/2014+Kelley+Armstrong+YA+Challenge.jpg" width="190" /></a>

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2014 Patricia Briggs Werewolf Challenge

Welcome to the 2014 Patricia Briggs Werewolf Challenge
hosted by Darlene's Book Nook!


The books in the Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs are:

1. Moon Called
2. Blood Bound
3. Iron Kissed
4. Bone Crossed
5. Silver Borne
6. River Marked
7. Frost Burned
8. Night Broken - expected publication 2014

The books in the sister series, Alpha & Omega, by Patricia Briggs are:

1.  Alpha and Omega: A Companion Novella to Cry Wolf (originally published in the 'On the Prowl' anthology by Patricia Briggs, Eileen Wilks, Karen Chance, and Sunny)
2. Cry Wolf
3. Hunting Ground
4. Fair Game

Please read below for the challenge guidelines:

2014 Patricia Briggs Werewolf Challenge

Here are the challenge details:

1. This challenge will run from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014.

2. You can join the challenge at any time. All books read during the challenge period count for the challenge, regardless of when you sign up.

3. This challenge can cross-over to your other reading challenges.

4. You do not need a blog to participate! If you are not a blogger, you can post your reviews at Goodreads, Shelfari, or LibraryThing and link them up here.

5. All formats of books are acceptable: Bound copies, e-books, and audiobooks (unabridged only). 

6. There are three levels for the challenge:

a. One Paw In: Read 1-4 werewolf books.

b. Running With The Pack: Read 5-8 werewolf books.

c. Alpha: Read 9-12 werewolf books.

7. When you write your sign-up post, you must choose your level. You can go up, but you cannot go down!

8. There will be a link-up for your reviews, which will be posted on THIS page.

9. There will be a link for your wrap-up post at the end of the challenge, which will be posted on THIS page. 

10. Create a sign-up post and link back to this post. Sign up with Mister Linky below! Be sure to use the direct url to your sign-up post and not the url to your blog.

11. Grab the challenge button and post it in your sidebar. Copy and paste this HTML code into an HTML gadget for your sidebar: <a href="http://darlenesbooknook.blogspot.com/2012/04/2012-patricia-briggs-werewolf-challenge.html"><img alt="2014 Patricia Briggs Werewolf Challenge" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbrPfDdZOT6sgAPJSFggTBVNpAYhlDrUxs6zfKJPxZ__VxVsZ3rzAHno1J_wUqXNsfpzPNbKxAKMXQuQ1KA4b_lBl18okjwBEn0RmfPqzI956nBIK5IUlJcyL1wgtqlC8x9VTWsssLBs8v/s400/2014+Patricia+Briggs+Werewolf+Challenge.jpg" width="190" /></a>

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2014 Sea Haven Reading Challenge

Welcome to the 2014 Sea Haven Reading Challenge 
 hosted by Darlene's Book Nook!

The books in the Sea Haven Reading Challenge are comprised of two different series: the Drake Sisters and the Sisters of the Heart. Since the Sisters of the Heart series appears to be a spin-off of the Drake Sisters series, it would probably be best to start with that one first.

The Sea Haven novels by Christine Feehan are:

1. Magic in the Wind (Drake Sisters, Book #1)
2. The Twilight Before Christmas (Drake Sisters, Book #2)
3. Oceans of Fire (Drake Sisters, Book #3)
4. Dangerous Tides (Drake Sisters, Book #4)
5. Safe Harbor (Drake Sisters, Book #5)
6. Turbulent Sea (Drake Sisters, Book #6)
7. Hidden Currents (Drake Sisters, Book #7)
8. Water Bound (Sisters of the Heart, Book #1)
9. Spirit Bound (Sisters of the Heart, Book #2)
10. Air Bound (Sisters of the Heart, Book #3) - expected publication 2014

Please read below for the challenge guidelines.

2014 Sea Haven Reading Challenge

Here are the challenge details:

1. The challenge will run from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014.

2. You can join the challenge at any time, whether you haven't yet started the series or are already halfway through. All books read during the challenge period count for the challenge, regardless of when you sign up. As the challenge host, I reserve the right to extend the challenge period!

3. This challenge can cross-over to your other reading challenges.

4. You do not need a blog to participate! If you are not a blogger, you can post your reviews at Goodreads, Shelfari, or LibraryThing and link them up here.

5. All formats of books are acceptable: Bound copies, e-books, and audiobooks (as long as they are unabridged).


6. There are three levels for the challenge:

a. Level 1 "Just a taste": Read 1-3 books in the series.

b. Level 2 "Can't get enough": Read 4-7 books in the series.

c. Level 3 "Wanting more": Read 8-10 books in the series.


7. When you write your sign-up post, you must choose your level. You can go up, but you cannot go down!

8. There will be a linky for your reviews, which will be posted on THIS page at the beginning of the year.

9. There will be a linky for your wrap-up post at the end of the year.

10. Create a sign-up post and link back to this post. Sign up with Mister Linky below! Be sure to use the direct url to your sign-up post and not the url to your blog.

11. Grab the challenge button and post it in your sidebar. Paste this HTML code into an HTML gadget for your sidebar:  <a href="http://darlenesbooknook.blogspot.ca/2012/11/2013-sea-haven-reading-challenge.html"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaSph8DCmhKKP-ldX5weK-bQY78FxCYR3HcHWRpcg2OSuDzubOahq_YBl55fHBNCdES-Ktxr1BCQzyMRiFyz0-bdcwZD_DNTxsDVYrQBWKtFq3Wu5kDYx-EbKsHgKAZy8VfCmWx_PW9B9e/s400/2014+Sea+Haven+Reading+Challenge.jpg" width="190" /></a>

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2014 Women's Murder Club Reading Challenge

Welcome to the 2014 Women's Murder Club Reading Challenge  
hosted by Darlene's Book Nook!

 

The books in the Women's Murder Club series by James Patterson are:

1. 1st to Die (Women's Murder Club, Book #1)
2. 2nd Chance (Women's Murder Club, Book #2)
3. 3rd Degree (Women's Murder Club, Book #3)
4. 4th of July (Women's Murder Club, Book #4)
5. The 5th Horseman (Women's Murder Club, Book #5)
6. The 6th Target (Women's Murder Club, Book #6)
7. 7th Heaven (Women's Murder Club, Book #7)
8. The 8th Confession (Women's Murder Club, Book #8)
9. The 9th Judgment (Women's Murder Club, Book #9)
10. 10th Anniversary (Women's Murder Club, Book #10)
11. 11th Hour (Women's Murder Club, Book #11) 
12. 12th of Never (Women's Murder Club, Book #12)
13. Unlucky 13 (Women's Murder Club, Book #13) - expected publication 2014

Please read below for the challenge guidelines.

2014 Women's Murder Club Reading Challenge

Here are the challenge details:

1. This challenge will run from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014.

2. You can join the challenge at any time, whether you haven't yet started the series or are already halfway through. All books read during the challenge period count for the challenge, regardless of when you sign up.

3. This challenge can cross-over to your other reading challenges.

4. You do not need a blog to participate! If you are not a blogger, you can post your reviews at Goodreads, Shelfari, or LibraryThing and link them up here.

5. All formats of books are acceptable: Bound copies, e-books, and audiobooks (as long as they are unabridged).


6. There are four levels for the challenge:

a. Level 1 "Amateur Sleuth": Read 1-3 books in the series.

b. Level 2 "Detective in Training": Read 4-6 books in the series.

c. Level 3 "Private Eye": Read 7-9 books in the series.

d. Level 4 "Seasoned Professional": Read 10-13 books in the series.


7. When you write your sign-up post, you must choose your level. You can go up, but you cannot go down!

8. There will be a linky for your reviews, which will be posted on THIS page at the beginning of the year.

9. There will be a linky for your wrap-up post at the end of the year.

10. Create a sign-up post and link back to this post. Sign up with Mister Linky below! Be sure to use the direct url to your sign-up post and not the url to your blog.

9. Grab the challenge button and post it in your sidebar. Copy and paste this HTML code into an HTML gadget for your sidebar: <a href="http://darlenesbooknook.blogspot.com/2014/01/2014-womens-murder-club-reading.html"><img alt="2014 Women's Murder Club Reading Challenge" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdZs3H7bds3F7OqH7GEIo4Ik9ApaxffUztStZeh44nsREtgDQf3bxd3iFVaT0-eGqqccyiB3lZxlZVcHR_0iNy_zKrJzQGfNWUUZ3tuVklb1U6I3woxtTeoCA4IWMJwWZg28xCDsXCjeyA/s320/2014+Women%27s+Murder+Club+Reading+Challenge.jpg" width="190" /></a>

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Immortals After Dark Reading Challenge

Welcome to the Immortals After Dark Reading Challenge  
hosted by Darlene's Book Nook!

The books in the Immortals After Dark series by Kresley Cole are:

1. The Warlord Wants Forever (Book #1)
2. A Hunger Like No Other (Book #2)
3. No Rest for the Wicked (Book #3)
4. Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night (Book #4)
5. Dark Needs at Night's Edge (Book #5)
6. Dark Desires After Dusk (Book #6)
7. Kiss of a Demon King (Book #7)
8. Deep Kiss of Winter (Book #8)
9. Pleasure of a Dark Prince (Book #9)
10. Demon from the Dark (Book #10)
11. Dreams of a Dark Warrior (Book #11)
12. Lothaire (Book #12) 
13. MacRieve (Book #13)
14. Dark Skye (Book #14) - expected publication 2014

This will also include the new spin-off series, The Dacians:

1. Shadow's Claim (Book #1)

Please read below for the challenge guidelines.

Immortals After Dark Reading Challenge

Here are the challenge details:

1. The challenge will run from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014. You can join the challenge at any time, whether you haven't yet started the series or are already halfway through. As the challenge host, I reserve the right to extend the challenge period!

2. You can join the challenge at any time! All books read during the challenge period count for the challenge, regardless of when you sign up.

3. This challenge can cross-over to your other reading challenges.

4. You do not need a blog to participate! If you are not a blogger, you can post your reviews at Goodreads, Shelfari, or LibraryThing and link them up here.

5. All formats of books are acceptable: Bound copies, e-books, and audiobooks (as long as they are unabridged).


6. There are four levels for the challenge:

a. Level 1 "Just A Drop": Read 1-4 books in the series.

b. Level 2 "A Small Bite": Read 5-8 books in the series.

c. Level 3 "So Thirsty": Read 9-12 books in the series.

d. Level 4 "Hungry For More": Read 13-15 books in the series!


7. When you write your sign-up post, you must choose your level. You can go up but you cannot go down!

8. There will be a separate linky for your review, which will be posted on THIS page at the beginning of the year.

9. There will be a linky for your wrap-up post at the end of the year.

10. Create a sign-up post and link back to this post. Sign up with Mister Linky below! Be sure to use the direct url to your sign-up post and not the url to your blog.

11. Grab the challenge button and post it in your sidebar. Paste this HTML code into an HTML gadget for your sidebar: <a href="http://darlenesbooknook.blogspot.com/2014/01/immortals-after-dark-reading-challenge_14.html"><img alt="Immortals After Dark Reading Challenge" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5jk1SbP5CygLDH7y1pH-L51hrm17whJVzO_3w9k-uR-QAN9VfNXS4MHqbm30cQT8c9a9OJOjNPIzo5Nj5LXZwvk3SK7FGRC7Bs8QLWtdqynO1TamC5ScZR0ekYWDAQzROwvdP-m8s_64E/s400/Immortals+After+Dark+Challenge.jpg" width="190" /></a>

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2014 Nightwalkers Reading Challenge

Welcome to the 2014 Nightwalkers Reading Challenge 
hosted by Darlene's Book Nook!


The books in the Nightwalkers series by Jacquelyn Frank are:

1. Jacob (Book #1)
2. Gideon (Book #2)
3. Elijah (Book #3)
4. Damien (Book #4)
5. Noah (Book #5)
6. Adam (Book #6)

It is followed by Frank's Shadowdwellers series:

1.  Ecstasy (Book #1)
2. Rapture (Book #2)
3. Pleasure (Book #3)

There is also Frank's spin-off series, The World of Nightwalkers:

1. Forbidden (Book #1)
2. Forever (Book #2)
3. Forsaken (Book #3)
4. Forged (Book #4) - expected publication 2014

Please read below for the challenge guidelines.

2014 Nightwalkers Reading Challenge

Here are the challenge details:

1. The challenge will run from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014. Books must be read during this time-frame to count.

2. You can join the challenge at any time! All books read during the challenge period count for the challenge, regardless of when you sign up.

3. This challenge can cross-over to your other reading challenges.

4. You do not need a blog to participate! If you are not a blogger, you can post your reviews at Goodreads, Shelfari, or LibraryThing and link them up here.

5. All formats of books are acceptable: Bound copies, e-books, and audiobooks (as long as they are unabridged).


6. There are three levels for the challenge:

a. Level 1 "Just A Taste": Read 1-4 books in the series.

b. Level 2 "Wanting More": Read 5-9 books in the series.

c. Level 3 "Want It All": Read 10-13 books in the series.


7. When you write your sign-up post, you must choose your level. You can go up but you cannot go down!

8. There will be a linky for your review, which will be posted on THIS page at the beginning of the year.

9. There will be a linky for your wrap-up post at the end of the year.

10. Create a sign-up post and link back to this post. Sign up with Mister Linky below! Be sure to use the direct url to your sign-up post and not the url to your blog.

11. Grab the challenge button and post it in your sidebar. Copy and paste this HTML code into an HTML gadget for your sidebar: <a href="http://darlenesbooknook.blogspot.com/2014/01/2014-nightwalkers-reading-challenge.html"><img alt="2014 Nightwalkers Reading Challenge" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh590jQ-5vYGzEfaANvR_PeQb1nvSxtEUyTpFgdusCT_m53aV2ytyglj139Ek1CXe4pK7VIs0PBBHfqPecM0qfED6k8sYQsQqwGAPY-oLr_y-zvLUr_m7WWVxhM584qV0X3Arb2hPbxnNoQ/s400/2014+Nightwalkers+Reading+Challenge.jpg" /></a>

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2014 Sookie Stackhouse Reading Challenge

Welcome to the 2014 Sookie Stackhouse Reading Challenge 
hosted by Darlene's Book Nook!

The books in the Sookie Stackhouse (aka Southern Vampires) series by Charlaine Harris are (including short stories and novellas):

1. Dead Until Dark (Book #1) - May 2001
2. Living Dead in Dallas (Book #2) - April 2002
3. Club Dead (Book #3) - May 2003
4. Dead to the World (Book #4) - May 2004
5. "Fairy Dust" from A Touch of Dead - October 2004
6. "Dancers in the Dark" novella from Night's Edge Anthology (ISBN 978-0-373-77010-6) - October 2004
7. "Dracula Night" from A Touch of Dead - September 2007
8. Dead as a Doornail (Book #5) - May 2005
9. "One Word Answer" from A Touch of Dead - December 2004
10. Definitely Dead (Book #6) - May 2006
11. "Tacky" from My Big Fat Supernatural Wedding (ISBN 978-0-312-34360-6)- October 2006
12. All Together Dead (Book #7) - May 2007
13. "Lucky" from A Touch of Dead - December 2008
14. From Dead to Worse (Book #8) - May 2008
15. "Gift Wrap" from A Touch of Dead - October 2008
16. Dead and Gone (Book #9) - May 2009
17. "Bacon" from Strange Brew (ISBN 978-0-312-38336-7) - July 2009
18. "The Britlingens Go to Hell" novella from Must Love Hellhounds (ISBN 978-0-425-22959-0) - September 2009
19. "Dahlia Underground" from Crimes by Moonlight - April 2010
20. "Two Blondes" from Death's Excellent Vacation (ISBN 978-0-441-01868-0) - August 2010
21.  Dead in the Family (Book #10) - May 2010
22. "A Very Vampire Christmas" by Glamour Magazine - December 2010
23. "Small-Town Wedding" novella from The Sookie Stackhouse Companion (ISBN 978-0-441-01971-7) - August 2011
24. Dead Reckoning (Book #11) - May 2011
25. The Sookie Stackhouse Companion (ISBN 978-0-441-01971-7) - August 2011
26. "Death By Dahlia" from Down These Strange Streets - October 2011
27. Deadlocked (Book #12) - May 2012
28. "If I Had A Hammer" from Home Improvement: Undead Edition (ISBN 978-0-441-02035-5) - August 2011
29. "Playing Possum" from An Apple for the Creature - September 2012
30. Dead Ever After (Book #13) - May 2013
31. After Dead: What Came Next in the World of Sookie Stackhouse (Book #13.5)  - October 2013
32. "The Blue Hereafter" from Weird World of Sports - release not announced yet 

Please read below for the challenge guidelines.

2014 Sookie Stackhouse Reading Challenge

Here are the challenge details:

1. The challenge will run from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014. Books must be read during this time-frame to count.

2. You can join the challenge at any time! All books read during the challenge period count for the challenge, regardless of when you sign up.

3. This challenge can cross-over to your other reading challenges.

4. You do not need a blog to participate! If you are not a blogger, you can post your reviews at Goodreads, Shelfari, or LibraryThing and link them up here.

5. All formats of books are acceptable: Bound copies, e-books, and audiobooks (as long as they are unabridged).


6. There are four levels for the challenge:

a. Level 1 "Just A Drop": Read 1-10 books in the series.

b. Level 2 "A Small Bite": Read 11-20 books in the series.

c. Level 3 "So Thirsty": Read 21-30 books in the series.

d. Level 4 "Hungry For More": Read 31-32 books in the series!


7. When you write your sign-up post, you must choose your level. You can go up but you cannot go down!

8. There will be a separate linky for your reviews, which will be posted on THIS page.

9. There will be a linky for your wrap-up post at the end of the year.

10. Create a sign-up post and link back to this post. Sign up with Mister Linky below! Be sure to use the direct url to your sign-up post and not the url to your blog.

11. Grab the challenge button and post it in your sidebar. Copy and paste this HTML code into an HTML gadget for your sidebar: <a href="http://darlenesbooknook.blogspot.com/2014/01/2014-sookie-stackhouse-reading-challenge.html"><img alt="2014 Sookie Stackhouse Reading Challenge" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPoOOP4bjiNwSPQ6Ad-wAOivl5uEJ7Js9VcgRwItMzuSz3ktbExyU7g4R7bZtFrDRqgwHhZTgjtRJGQdUrSaxguS4FsVozWfQYCzDQsDwgP1q2sbAuP9k7qaAHfkParKbCTLaYqqBaPHHI/s320/2014+Sookie+Stackhouse+Reading+Challenge.jpg" width="190" /></a>

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2014 Mammoth Book Challenge

Welcome to the 2014 Mammoth Book Challenge  
hosted by Darlene's Book Nook!

There are a couple of other challenges involving "mammoth-size" books, but I could not find any other challenge that allowed audiobooks. So, I created my own challenge! 

Please read below for the challenge guidelines, because mine is a little different than what is out there!

2014 Mammoth Book Challenge

Here are the challenge details:

1. This challenge will run from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014.

2. You can join the challenge at any time. All books read in 2014 count for the challenge, regardless of when you sign up.

3. This challenge can cross-over to your other reading challenges.

4. You do not need a blog to participate! If you are not a blogger, you can post your reviews at Goodreads, Shelfari, or LibraryThing and link them up here.

5. All formats of books are acceptable: Bound copies, e-books, and audiobooks as long as they meet the guidelines of Point #6 below!

6. Important Information About E-books and Audiobooks: If you are using an e-book or audiobook for the challenge, the bound format equivalent must be a minimum of 450 pages. Only unabridged audiobooks will count!

7. Both adult and children's literature are allowed: As long as it meets the minimum page count of 450 pages.

8. About large-print books: Same rules apply as noted in Point #6. As long as the regular-bound format equivalent is a minimum of 450 pages, this format will count.

9. No anthologies, short story collections, or poetry: Just novels.


10. There are four levels for the challenge:

a. Walrus: Read 3 mammoth-sized books.

b. Hippopotamus: Read 6 mammoth-sized books.

c. White Rhinoceros: Read 9 mammoth-sized books.

d. African Elephant: Read 12 or more mammoth-sized books.


11. When you write your sign-up post, you must choose your level. You can go up, but you cannot go down!

12. There will be a link-up for your reviews, which will be posted on THIS page.

13. There will be a link for your wrap-up post at the end of the year.

14. Create a sign-up post and link back to this post. Sign up with Mister Linky below! Be sure to use the direct url to your sign-up post and not the url to your blog.

15. Grab the challenge button and post it in your sidebar. Copy and paste this HTML code into an HTML gadget for your sidebar: <a href="http://darlenesbooknook.blogspot.com/2014/01/2014-mammoth-book-challenge.html"><img alt="2014 Mammoth Book Challenge" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEoGxZpqsIafjIxbIRw9uANkntY8czWps1tKIt0_uRRG-2OdGD8dETo1KGHthpW8Hc3722GTX-886ihASH13fx-SzEQVb45MzLv2OtRKkgeSrPoHwVyyrK-lN2jvxQo1wfbIAl2A4Bd-Km/s320/2014+Mammoth+Book+Challenge.jpg" width="190" /></a>

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2014 2nds Challenge

Welcome to the 2014 2nds Challenge hosted by Darlene's Book Nook!

This challenge is for those books that are 2nd in a series, or if you are going back for a second time reading an author that you've experienced only once.

Please read below for the challenge guidelines:

2014 2nds Challenge

Here are the challenge details:

1. This challenge will run from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014.

2. You can join the challenge at any time. All books read during the challenge period count for the challenge, regardless of when you sign up.

3. This challenge can cross-over to your other reading challenges.

4. You do not need a blog to participate! If you are not a blogger, you can post your reviews at Goodreads, Shelfari, or LibraryThing and link them up here.

5. All formats of books are acceptable: Bound copies, e-books, and audiobooks (unabridged only). 

6. There are four levels for the challenge:

a. Just A Spoonful: Read 5 books that are second in a series or the second time that you've read the author.

b. A Few More Bites: Read 10 books that are second in a series or the second time that you've read the author.

c. A Full Plate: Read 20 books that are second in a series or the second time that you've read the author.

d. All You Can Eat: Read 30 books that are second in a series or the second time that you've read the author.

7. When you write your sign-up post, you must choose your level. You can go up, but you cannot go down!

8. There will be a link-up for your reviews, which will be posted on THIS page.

9. There will be a link for your wrap-up post at the end of the challenge, which will be posted on THIS page. 

10. Create a sign-up post and link back to this post. Sign up with Mister Linky below! Be sure to use the direct url to your sign-up post and not the url to your blog.

11. Grab the challenge button and post it in your sidebar. Copy and paste this HTML code into an HTML gadget for your sidebar: <a href="http://darlenesbooknook.blogspot.ca/2014/01/2014-2nds-challenge.html"><img alt="2014 2nds Challenge" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG5jpA92Kvy_Ha2IcgYjY6enkHMfsOtRU1UgNnt6JUerjQe0rXJTqINvLlJQm72JVI2XJLsJiPbtT4Vic6qSBHhX33IhUpCJBTxVV8uaAMDIhaH00Htd9Bh-WM6w8kXaQjgez9vhdYDZgi/s1600/2014+2nds+Challenge.jpg" width="190" /></a>

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2014 1st In A Series Challenge

Welcome to the 2014 1st In A Series Challenge hosted by Darlene's Book Nook!

Do you love to read books in a series? If you are like me, you get excited when a new series gets published! I am always on the look-out for the next great series that I can devour.

Please read below for the challenge guidelines:

2014 1st In A Series Challenge

Here are the challenge details:

1. This challenge will run from January 1, 2014 to December 31, 2014.

2. You can join the challenge at any time. All books read during the challenge period count for the challenge, regardless of when you sign up.

3. This challenge can cross-over to your other reading challenges.

4. You do not need a blog to participate! If you are not a blogger, you can post your reviews at Goodreads, Shelfari, or LibraryThing and link them up here.

5. All formats of books are acceptable: Bound copies, e-books, and audiobooks (unabridged only). 

6. There are four levels for the challenge:

a. Series Novice: Read 5 books that are first in a series.

b. Series Lover: Read 10 books that are first in a series.

c. Series Expert: Read 20 books that are first in a series.

d. Series Fanatic: Read 30 books that are first in a series.

7. When you write your sign-up post, you must choose your level. You can go up, but you cannot go down!

8. There will be a link-up for your reviews, which will be posted on THIS page.

9. There will be a link for your wrap-up post at the end of the challenge, which will be posted on THIS page. 

10. Create a sign-up post and link back to this post. Sign up with Mister Linky below! Be sure to use the direct url to your sign-up post and not the url to your blog.

11. Grab the challenge button and post it in your sidebar. Copy and paste this HTML code into an HTML gadget for your sidebar: <a href="http://darlenesbooknook.blogspot.ca/2014/01/2014-1st-in-series-challenge.html"><img alt="2014 1st In A Series Challenge" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkE8ziwYa3-rbUxEawaEO58GQhHhaQsu0Sql7Lut_Ei-DBzveBLan86GVNqe1loYijJc9YKti3qSlxJIUMKUF1wSXQuS41uV11mh4fTVNMTR8CLJneXIetUa6q6upuYRPGKKz3Fl-2dT2O/s1600/2014+1st+In+A+Series+Challenge.jpg" width="190" /></a>

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2013 Mammoth Book Challenge

Welcome to the 2013 Mammoth Book Challenge hosted by Darlene's Book Nook!

There are a couple of other challenges involving "mammoth-size" books, but I could not find any other challenge that allowed audiobooks. So, I created my own challenge! 

Please read below for the challenge guidelines, because mine is a little different than what is out there!

2013 Mammoth Book Challenge

Here are the challenge details:

1. This challenge will run from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013.

2. You can join the challenge at any time. All books read in 2013 count for the challenge, regardless of when you sign up.

3. This challenge can cross-over to your other reading challenges.

4. You do not need a blog to participate! If you are not a blogger, you can post your reviews at Goodreads, Shelfari, or LibraryThing and link them up here.

5. All formats of books are acceptable: Bound copies, e-books, and audiobooks as long as they meet the guidelines of Point #6 below!

6. Important Information About E-books and Audiobooks: If you are using an e-book or audiobook for the challenge, the bound format equivalent must be a minimum of 450 pages. Only unabridged audiobooks will count!

7. Both adult and children's literature are allowed: As long as it meets the minimum page count of 450 pages.

8. About large-print books: Same rules apply as noted in Point #6. As long as the regular-bound format equivalent is a minimum of 450 pages, this format will count.

9. No anthologies, short story collections, or poetry: Just novels.

10. There are four levels for the challenge:

a. Walrus: Read 3 mammoth-sized books.
b. Hippopotamus: Read 6 mammoth-sized books.
c. White Rhinoceros: Read 9 mammoth-sized books.
d. African Elephant: Read 12 or more mammoth-sized books.

11. When you write your sign-up post, you must choose your level. You can go up, but you cannot go down!

12. There will be a link-up for your reviews, which will be posted on THIS page.

13. There will be a link for your wrap-up post at the end of the year.

14. Create a sign-up post and link back to this post. Sign up with Mister Linky below! Be sure to use the direct url to your sign-up post and not the url to your blog.

15. Grab the challenge button and post it in your sidebar. Copy and paste this HTML code into an HTML gadget for your sidebar: <a href="http://darlenesbooknook.blogspot.ca/2012/12/2013-mammoth-book-challenge.html"><img alt="2013 Mammoth Book Challenge" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPTcdcdl3yCGmZWW1z8j0gUKIr-2_qpUbERqU54p319ICtGxk79CwGIlx-twDgF4ZV0zfHxNJhM16HrxRC0vgsPc7LJWYT2W1XaiYGk5B7c1k2IGZ3LSnIEnHq7w9vWjDkHXLKAWpXc7F5/s1600/2013+Mammoth+Book+Challenge.jpg" width="190" /></a>

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2013 2nds Challenge

Welcome to the 2013 2nds Challenge hosted by Darlene's Book Nook!

This challenge was formerly hosted by Katy at A Few More Pages. I contacted Katy to find out whether she would be hosting the challenge for 2013, and I did not receive any response. Her Twitter page says that she is "on hiatus," so I have taken the liberty of hosting the challenge myself!

Update: On January 14, 2013, I was contacted by Katy who informed me that she would love to have me take over the challenge. Thanks so much for your blessing, Katy!

This challenge is for those books that are 2nd in a series, or if you are going back for a second time reading an author that you've experienced only once.

Please read below for the challenge guidelines:

2013 2nds Challenge

Here are the challenge details:

1. This challenge will run from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013.

2. You can join the challenge at any time. All books read during the challenge period count for the challenge, regardless of when you sign up.

3. This challenge can cross-over to your other reading challenges.

4. You do not need a blog to participate! If you are not a blogger, you can post your reviews at Goodreads, Shelfari, or LibraryThing and link them up here.

5. All formats of books are acceptable: Bound copies, e-books, and audiobooks (unabridged only). 

6. There are four levels for the challenge:

a. Just A Spoonful: Read 5 books that are second in a series or the second time that you've read the author.

b. A Few More Bites: Read 10 books that are second in a series or the second time that you've read the author.

c. A Full Plate: Read 20 books that are second in a series or the second time that you've read the author.

d. All You Can Eat: Read 30 books that are second in a series or the second time that you've read the author.

7. When you write your sign-up post, you must choose your level. You can go up, but you cannot go down!

8. There will be a link-up for your reviews, which will be posted on THIS page.

9. There will be a link for your wrap-up post at the end of the challenge, which will be posted on THIS page. 

10. Create a sign-up post and link back to this post. Sign up with Mister Linky below! Be sure to use the direct url to your sign-up post and not the url to your blog.

11. Grab the challenge button and post it in your sidebar. Copy and paste this HTML code into an HTML gadget for your sidebar: <a href="http://darlenesbooknook.blogspot.ca/2012/12/2013-2nds-challenge.html"><img alt="2013 2nds Challenge" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkEFKQ7lo9OgWsLqNmAo-cFTUQLs7YkfQTNzDvFjoCzZ2svHO1MzdYkPgTyA4nuUIAyN0H7YuEauemVuXeQsYBaF79CPZBRsarGAZPYmpYs5FnFo3QOtL0PhpvbWzCxfh1H1xaxNV-Kngs/s320/2013+2nds+Challenge.jpg" width="190" /></a>

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2013 1st In A Series Challenge

Welcome to the 2013 1st In A Series Challenge hosted by Darlene's Book Nook!

This challenge was formerly hosted by Katy at A Few More Pages. I contacted Katy to find out whether she would be hosting the challenge for 2013, and I did not receive any response. Her Twitter page says that she is "on hiatus," so I have taken the liberty of hosting the challenge myself!

Update: On January 14, 2013, I was contacted by Katy who informed me that she would love to have me take over the challenge. Thanks so much for your blessing, Katy!

Do you love to read books in a series? If you are like me, you get excited when a new series gets published! I am always on the look-out for the next great series that I can devour.

Please read below for the challenge guidelines:

2013 1st In A Series Challenge

Here are the challenge details:

1. This challenge will run from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013.

2. You can join the challenge at any time. All books read during the challenge period count for the challenge, regardless of when you sign up.

3. This challenge can cross-over to your other reading challenges.

4. You do not need a blog to participate! If you are not a blogger, you can post your reviews at Goodreads, Shelfari, or LibraryThing and link them up here.

5. All formats of books are acceptable: Bound copies, e-books, and audiobooks (unabridged only). 

6. There are four levels for the challenge:

a. Series Novice: Read 5 books that are first in a series.

b. Series Lover: Read 10 books that are first in a series.

c. Series Expert: Read 20 books that are first in a series.

d. Series Fanatic: Read 30 books that are first in a series.

7. When you write your sign-up post, you must choose your level. You can go up, but you cannot go down!

8. There will be a link-up for your reviews, which will be posted on THIS page.

9. There will be a link for your wrap-up post at the end of the challenge, which will be posted on THIS page. 

10. Create a sign-up post and link back to this post. Sign up with Mister Linky below! Be sure to use the direct url to your sign-up post and not the url to your blog.

11. Grab the challenge button and post it in your sidebar. Copy and paste this HTML code into an HTML gadget for your sidebar: <a href="http://darlenesbooknook.blogspot.ca/2012/12/2013-1st-in-series-challenge.html"><img alt="2013 1st In A Series Challenge" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-l1QBrCk64HluehiuvoMbTrwplzDEvsKwZXwauppBGUNrZLxAjcYOgDqGDIDu-nzS59DA_ps8vC3TEv_V3gQdOhbsYDHAiGjvwRMff3iVsoSiFVk5XkR_zS1rAd7zKm-ZjdwzXL332pVD/s320/1st+in+a+series.jpg" width="190" /></a>

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