It may not feel like it but Spring is upon us which also means it is time for the Once Upon A Time Challenge hosted by Stainless Steel Droppings. Challenge runs through March 21 – June 21 Categories: Fairy Tale Folklore Fantasy Mythology Last year I participated in Quest the First which requires five […]
The reading challenges of 2014 have started… You Read How Many Books? Hosted by Book Dragon’s Lair DETAILS/RULES with Changes: Read, read, read! There are several levels to choose fromLevel 1: 100 minimumLevel 2: 150 at leastLevel 3: 200 or more You may move up a level but not down You don’t need a blog […]
The most wonderful time of the year is approching and with that comes the Christmas Spirit Reading Challenge hosted by Michelle of The True Book Addict Details and sign up: challenge will run from Friday, November 22, 2013 through Monday, January 6, 2014 (Twelfth Night or Epiphany). cross over with other challenges is totally permitted AND encouraged! These […]
Today marks the first day of spring, (although you’d never know it) it’s cold and windy and I try to avoid going out at all costs. Despite the nonexistence of spring weather it is time for Carl’s Once Upon A Time Challenge. The challenge runs through March 21 – June 21 with the goal being […]
Christmas Spirit Reading Challenge hosted by The True Book Addict via The Christmas Spirit Blog Details: challenge will run from Monday, November 19, 2012 through Sunday, January 6, 2013 (Twelfth Night or Epiphany). cross over with other challenges is totally permitted AND encouraged! These must be Christmas novels, books about Christmas lore, a book of Christmas […]
I am torn in a relationship with Basil Rathbone and Benedict Cumberbatch. Why? Because for years I was a devoted fan of the 1940s Sherlock Holmes movies, but then the BBC came out with Sherlock and had to ask myself where my loyalties lie. Despite my enjoyment of both shows I have never read a […]
Once Upon A Time VI hosted by Carl at Stainless Steel Droppings Carl says: “Wednesday, March 21st begins the sixth annual Once Upon a Time Challenge. This is a reading and viewing event that encompasses four broad categories: Fairy Tale, Folklore, Fantasy and Mythology, including the seemingly countless sub-genres and blending of genres that fall within this spectrum. The challenge continues […]
Downton Abbey Reading Challenge hosted by Christina at Reading Extensively I am obsessed with Downton Abbey! As is most of Americans (Brian Williams did a segment on it so it must be true). I look forward to watching it each Sunday and the theme song is music to my ears (it is now my new […]
Roald Dahl Challenge hosted by The Cheap Reader I loved, loved loved Roald Dahl growing up, I ate up James and the Giant Peach and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, my new favorite word was “poppycock” after reading Fantastic Mr. Fox. In short, I thought Roald Dahl was amazing! So, when I saw this challenge […]
Victorian Challenge hosted at Laura’s Reviews For the Victorian Challenge, we will focus on the reign of Queen Victoria from 1837 to 1901. We will count books that were written by Victorian authors during this time period, books set during the Victorian age, or books about a Victorian author, history, manners, architecture, Queen Victoria etc. […]