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2010 Book Blogger Recommendation Challenge

Hosted by : Reading with Tequila

Here’s another challenge that I thought I had signed up for, but must of forgotten…. Here is what Jennifer has to say about why she created this awesome reading challenge:

Book bloggers are my favorite source of book recommendations. More than any other source, they consistently introduce me to books and authors that impact my life. Therefore, I have created the Book Blogger Recommendation Challenge.

The Top 25
  1. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone – J.K. Rowling
  2. City of Bones – Cassandra Clare
  3. Twilight – Stephenie Meyer
  4. The Time Traveler’s Wife – Audrey Niffenegger
  5. Hush, Hush – Becca Fitzpatrick
  6. The Hunger Games – Suzanne Collins
  7. Graceling – Kristin Cashore
  8. Outlander – Diana Gabaldon
  9. Lord of the Rings – J.R.R. Tolkien
  10. Pride and Prejudice – Jane Austen
  11. The Count of Monte Cristo – Alexandre Dumas
  12. The Alchemist – Paulo Coelho
  13. Eragon – Christopher Paolini
  14. The Book Thief – Markus Zusak
  15. A Wrinkle in Time – Madeleine L’Engle
  16. The Host – Stephenie Meyer
  17. The Thorn Birds – Colleen McCullough
  18. Catching Fire – Suzanne Collins
  19. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire – J.K. Rowling
  20. Little Women – Louisa May Alcott
  21. The Clan of the Cave Bear – Jean M. Auel
  22. The Mists of Avalon – Marion Zimmer Bradley
  23. To Kill a Mockingbird – Harper Lee
  24. 11 Minutes – Paulo Coelho
  25. Eclipse – Stephenie Meyer

Click here to see the entire 2009 Book Blogger Recommendation List.

The Levels:
Level I – Read 5 books from the 2009 Book Blogger Recommendation List
Level II – Read 10 books
Level III – Read 15 books
Level IV – Read 20 books
Level V – Read 20+ books

The Rules:

  • Challenge will run January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2010. Participants can join anytime throughout the challenge.
  • Create an intro post, linking back to this post.
  • Sign up with the MckLinky below. Please link to your challenge intro post, not your blog home page.
  • Chose your own books from the list. You can decide to read books only on the Top 25 list or from the entire recommendation list. You do not have to make a list of books before the challenge begins.
  • All forms of books acceptable (audiobooks, eBooks, etc.)
  • Rereads do not count towards the completion of the challenge. The challenge is about discovering books that are new to you.
  • You don’t need a blog to participate.
  • Reviews, while always appreciated, are not mandatory.

I’ll be going for Level IV (20 books) and you can find my planned/completed book list here.

Tara SG

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