Last year I managed to completely outdo myself and read 129 books, so to outdo myself in 2012 I will have to manage 130 or more. That seems rather daunting, but I hope I can make it.
Here are The Book Vixen’s competition rules, and if you want to join me you can sign up HERE:
Details:
- Runs January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012 (books read prior to 1/1/12 do not count towards the challenge). You can join at anytime. Sign up on The Book Vixen’s blog.
- The goal is to outdo yourself by reading more books in 2012 than you did in 2011. See the different levels below and pick the one that works best for you. Nothing is set in stone; you can change levels at any time during the challenge.
- Books can be any format (bound, eBook, audio).
- Re-reads and crossovers from other reading challenges are allowed.
- Grab the reading challenge button and post this reading challenge on your blog to track your progress. 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 could track your progress on Goodreads or LibraryThing.
Levels:
Getting my heart rate up – Read 1–5 more books
Out of breath – Read 6–10 more books
Breaking a sweat – Read 11–15 more books
I’m on fire! – Read 16+ more books
So I will be aiming to get my heart rate up. Anything more than that will be seriously amazing!
2012 Challenge books (updated as I read them):
1. Divergent by Veronica Roth – Completed January 4, 2012
2. Attachments by Rainbow Rowell – Completed January 5, 2012
3. City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare – Completed January 9, 2012
4. Midnight Rising by Lara Adrian – Completed January 11, 2012
5. Nocturne by Syrie James – Completed January 13, 2012
6. Hammered by Kevin Hearne – Completed January 13, 2012
7. Yours, Unexpectedly by Susan Fox – Completed January 15, 2012
8. Just Gotta Say by Laura Kaye – Completed January 16, 2012
9. The Scottish Prisoner by Diana Gabaldon – Completed January 23, 2012
10. Touch the Dark by Karen Chance – Completed January 26, 2012
11. Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins – Completed January 28, 2012
12. First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost – Completed January 31, 2012
13. Undead and Uneasy by MaryJanice Davidson – Completed February 2, 2012
14. About A Dragon by G.A. Aiken – Completed February 6, 2012
15. Eternal Rider by Larissa Ione – Completed February 8, 2012
16. Confessions of a Karaoke Queen by Ella Kingsley – Completed February 10, 2012
17. RSVP by Helen Warner – Completed February 18, 2012
18. Storm’s Heart by Thea Harrison – Completed February 22, 2012
19. Blood Promise by Richelle Mead – Completed February 23, 2012
20. Unlocked by Courtney Milan – Completed February 23, 2012
21. Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead – Completed February 28, 2012
22. One for the Money by Janet Evanovich – Completed March 2, 2012
23. Supernova by C.L. Parker – Completed March 5, 2012
24. Nice Girls Don’t Have Fangs by Molly Harper – Completed March 7, 2012
25. Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead – Completed March 15, 2012
26. A Test of Mettle by Kevin Hearne – Completed March 16, 2012
27. A Virgin River Christmas by Robyn Carr – Completed March 19, 2012
28. Eternity Embraced by Larissa Ione – Completed March 20, 2012
29. Magic Bites by Ilona Andrews – Completed April 2, 2012
30. Virgin River by Robyn Carr – Completed April 5, 2012
31. Need by Sherri Hayes – Completed April 4, 2012
32. MORE by T.M. Franklin – Completed April 11, 2012
33. Sheltering Hearts by Robyn Carr – Completed April 12, 2012
34. Drink, Slay, Love by Sarah Beth Durst – Completed April 14, 2012
35. Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward – Completed April 19, 2012
36. Natural Evil by Thea Harrison – Completed April 20, 2012
37. Shelter Mountain by Robyn Carr – Completed April 23, 2012
38. Saved by Cake by Marian Keyes – Completed April 24, 2012
39. The Affair by Lee Child – Completed April 29, 2012
40. Headhunters by Jo Nesbo – Completed April 30, 2012
41. This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost – Completed May 2, 2012
42. One of Our Thursdays is Missing by Jasper Fforde – Completed May 5, 2012
43. You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me by Sarra Manning – Completed May 8, 2012
44. Free Four – Tobias Tells the Story by Veronica Roth – Completed May 9, 2012
45. Dark Prince by Christine Feehan – Completed May 11, 2012
46. Kamikaze by Moria Rogers – Completed May 12, 2012
47. Nice Girls Don’t Date Dead Men by Molly Harper – Completed May 15, 2012
48. About That Night by Julie James – Completed May 16, 2012
49. The Governess Affair by Courtney Milan – Completed May 18, 2012
50. Hurricane by Moira Rogers – Completed May 19, 2012
51. Sacrificial Magic by Stacia Kane – Completed May 22, 2012
52. Tequila Sunrise by Moira Rogers – Completed May 23, 2012
53. One Grave at a Time by Jeaniene Frost – Completed May 25, 2012
54. Behind Closed Doors by Sherri Hayes – Completed May 28, 2012
55. How to Marry a Millionaire Vamp by Kerrilyn Sparks – Completed May 30, 2012
56. Virgin Daiquiri by Moira Rogers – Completed June 4, 2012
57. The Lincoln Lawyer by Michael Connelly – Completed June 6, 2012
58. The Duchess of Love by Sally MacKenzie – Completed June 6, 2012
59. Insurgent by Veronica Roth – Completed June 9, 2012
60. The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley – Completed June 11, 2012
61. The Brave Tale of Maddie Carver by Stacia Kane – Completed June 13, 2012
62. Captive Irish Moon by Sandi Layne – Completed June 13, 2012
63. The Perfect Play by Jaci Burton – Completed June 19, 2012
64. Skinwalker by Faith Hunter – Completed June 20, 2012
65. Nexus by C.L. Parker – Completed June 22, 2012
66. Risking it All by Jennifer Schmidt – Completed June 26, 2012
67. On the Edge by Ilona Andrews – Completed June 28, 2012
68. Bound by Blood by Cynthia Eden – Completed July 3, 2012
69. Wild Eden by Julee Gould – Completed July 6, 2012
70. Try Me by Olivia Cunning – Completed July 8, 2012
71. Friendly Fire by Megan Hart – Completed July 8, 2012
72. Tequila Sunset by Moira Rogers – Completed July 9, 2012
73. Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas – Completed July 12, 2012
74. Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi – Completed July 15, 2012
75. Undead and Unworthy by MaryJanice Davidson – Completed July 17, 2012
76. A Political Affair by Mary Whitney – Completed July 20, 2012
77. Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness – Completed July 27, 2012
78. Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris – Completed July 28, 2012
79. The Last Keeper by Michelle Birbeck – Completed July 31, 2012
80. Once Upon a Winter’s Eve by Tessa Dare – Completed August 2, 2012
81. Archangel’s Kiss by Nalini Singh – Completed August 3, 2012
82. Naturally, Charlie by S.L. Scott – Completed August 3, 2012
83. In the Service of the King by Laura Kaye – Completed August 4, 2012
84. Necropolis by Michael Dempsey – Completed August 8, 2012
85. All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris – Completed August 10, 2012
86. Last Chance by Michelle Birbeck – Completed August 13, 2012
87. True North by Marie Force – Completed August 15, 2012
88. Nice Girls Don’t Live Forever by Molly Harper – Completed August 16, 2012
89. One Dance with a Duke by Tessa Dare – Completed August 20, 2012
90. A Touch of Dead by Charlaine Harris – Completed August 21, 2012
91. Eternal Kiss of Darkness by Jeaniene Frost – Completed August 22, 2012
92. Deep Down by Lee Child – Completed August 22, 2012
93. The Yorkshire Pudding Club by Milly Johnson – Completed August 24, 2012
94. Lemon Meringue Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke – Completed August 26, 2012
95. Child 44 by Tom Rob Smith – Completed August 31, 2012
96. The Player by J.R. Ward – Completed September 3, 2012
97. Maelstrom by J.D. Watts – Completed September 4, 2012 (advanced copy, review to come on publication)
98. Wellesley Wives by Suzy Duffy – Completed September 5, 2012
99. Ghostwriter by Lissa Bryan – Completed September 8, 2012
100. Chocolate Wishes by Trisha Ashley – Completed September 12, 2012
101. Frostbite by Moira Rogers – Completed September 15, 2012
102. No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole – Completed September 20, 2012
103. Red Zone by Sherri Hayes – Completed September 22, 2012 (advanced copy, review to come on publication)
104. The Last Letter from your Lover by Jojo Moyes – Completed September 22, 2012
105. Tempt Me by Olivia Cunning – Completed September 25, 2012
106. Glory in Death by J.D. Robb – Completed September 26, 2012
107. Lord of Scandals by Loretta Chase – Completed September 29, 2012
108. Wicked Deeds on a Winter’s Night by Kresley Cole – Completed October 5, 2012
109. It Happened One Autumn by Lisa Kleypas – Completed October 6, 2012
110. Morning Glory by S.L. Scott – Completed October 7, 2012
111. A Very Important Guest by Mary Whitney – Completed October 13, 2012
112. From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris – Completed October 17, 2012
113. Code Red by Amy Noelle – Completed October 17, 2012 (advanced copy, review to come on publication)
114. Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris – Completed October 19, 2012
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Books, Baking & Other Objects of Beauty 
Good luck and thanks for participating! I hope you reach your goal 🙂