Daily Archives: January 1, 2012

Kinsey Millhone Reading Challenge

Hosted by: Darlene’s Book Nook
Perpetual Challenge

I love perpetual challenges for series that I like. It’s been awhile since I’ve picked up a Kinsey book but I’m looking forward to reading more of them in the future. I’ve read six prior to today, so now it’s time to catchup.

Read prior to challenge:

  • A is for Alibi – november 2008
  • B is for Burglar – november 2008
  • C is for Corpse – february 2009
  • D is for Deadbeat – september 2009
  • E is for Evidence – march 2010
  • F is for Fugitive – june 2010

To READ:

  • G is for Gumshoe (1990)
  • H is for Homicide (1991)
  • I is for Innocent (1992)
  • J is for Judgment (1993)
  • K is for Killer (1994)
  • L is for Lawless (1995)
  • M is for Malice (1996)
  • N is for Noose (1998)
  • O is for Outlaw (1999)
  • P is for Peril (2001)
  • Q is for Quarry (2002)
  • R is for Ricochet (2004)
  • S is for Silence (2005)
  • T is for Trespass (2007)
  • U is for Undertow (2009)
  • V is for Vengeance (2011)

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2012 100+ Reading Challenge

Hosted By: Tales from the Crypt
January 1 – December 31, 2012

My goal this year is to read 112 books since last year I read 111. Love this challenge. Can’t wait to get started!

My List:

  1. Social Media Guide to Real Estate by Mike Lyon
  2. The Little Black Book of SEO Secrets by Jim Adams
  3. Socialnomics by Erik Qualman
  4. Witness in Death by J.D. Robb
  5. Happiness Now by Robert Holden
  6. Judgment in Death by J.D. Robb
  7. We Are All Weird by Seth Godin
  8. Book of Awesome by Neil Pasricha
  9. I, Steve by George Beahm
  10. Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich
  11. Five Love Languages for Singles by Gary Chapman
  12. Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker
  13. Bogus to Bubbly by Scott Westerfeld
  14. Max by James Patterson
  15. Do the Work by Steve Pressfield
  16. Private by James Patterson
  17. Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
  18. Getting Things Done by David Allen
  19. It’s Not All About You by Bob Burg
  20. Evil Plans by Hugh Macleod
  21. Heat Rises by Richard Castle
  22. Now You See Her by James Patterson
  23. Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
  24. Kill Alex Cross by James Patterson
  25. The Christmas Wedding by James Patterson
  26. Pride & Prejudice & Zombies: Dawn of the Dreadfuls by Steven Hockersmith
  27. Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James
  28. Fifty Shades Darker by E.L. James
  29. Fifty Shades Freed by E.L. James
  30. Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo
  31. Road to Grace by Richard Paul Evans
  32. Body Double by Tess Gerritsen
  33. War of Art by Steven Pressfield
  34. Drinking With Dead Women Writers by AK Turner
  35. 11th Hour by James Patterson
  36. Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury
  37. Betrayal in Death by J.D. Robb
  38. The Paris Wife by Paula Mclain
  39. Organize Your Mind, Organize Your Life by Hammerness
  40. The Writer’s Journey by Christopher Vogler
  41. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
  42. Smokin’ Seventeen by Janet Evanovich
  43. Bossypants by Tina Fey
  44. Maximum Ride: Volume 1 by James Patterson
  45. When God Winks on You by Squire Rushnell
  46. Deadlocked by Charlaine Harris
  47. The On Purpose Person by Kevin McCarthy
  48. Financial Lives of Poets by Jess Walters
  49. Bared to You by Sylvia Day
  50. Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
  51. Ernest Hemingway on Writing by Larry Phillips
  52. Interlude in Death by J.D. Robb
  53. Claiming of Sleeping Beauty by Anne Rice
  54. Maze Runner by James Dasher
  55. Gonzo by Will Bingley
  56. Private #1 Suspect by James Patterson
  57. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
  58. Elements of Fiction Writing by William Tappley
  59. Tick Tock by James Patterson
  60. To Heaven and Back by Mary Neal
  61. Seduction in Death by J.D. Robb
  62. Happier at Home by Gretchen Rubin
  63. Chicken Soup for the Writer’s Soul by Canfield
  64. Reflected in You by Sylvia Day
  65. How Winning Works by Robyn Benincasa
  66. Vanish by Tess Gerritsen
  67. Mephisto Club by Tess Gerritsen
  68. It by Stephen King
  69. Bridget Jones’s Guide to Love by Helen Fielding
  70. Risky is the New Safe by Randy Gage
  71. The Keepsake by Tess Gerritsen
  72. Ice Cold by Tess Gerritsen
  73. Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire
  74. Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling
  75. Explosive Eighteen by Janet Evanovich
  76. Against Medical Advice by James Patterson
  77. Silent Girl by Tess Gerritsen
  78. Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
  79. Odd is on Our Side by Dean Koontz
  80. Girl With the Dragon Tattoo Graphic Novel Part 1
  81. A Brewing Storm by Richard Castle
  82. My Ideal Bookshelf by Jane Mount
  83. Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
  84. Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White

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2012 New Authors Challenge

Hosted By: Literary Escapism
January 1 – December 31, 2012

I’ve had fun participating in this challenge and finding new authors every year. Since I’m trying to limit my challenges for 2012, I’m going to go for the 15 new authors for the year so I can focus on some series and other books on my shelf.

My List:

  1. Social Media Guide to Real Estate by Mike Lyon
  2. Little Black Book of SEO Secrets by Jim Adams
  3. Socialnomics by Erik Qualman
  4. Happiness Now by Robert Holden
  5. We Are All Weird by Seth Godin
  6. Book of Awesome by Nell Pasricha
  7. I, Steve by George Beahm
  8. Five Love Languages for Singles by Gary Chapman
  9. Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker
  10. Do the Word by Steven Pressfield
  11. Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
  12. Getting Things Done by David Allen
  13. Evil Plans by Hugh MacLeod
  14. Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
  15. Pride & Prejudice & Zombies: Dawn of the Dreadfuls by Steven Hockensmith
  16. Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James
  17. Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo
  18. Drinking Wine with Dead Women Writers by AK Turner
  19. Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury
  20. The Paris Wife by Paula Mclain
  21. Organize You Mind, Organize Your Life
  22. The Writer’s Journey y Christopher Vogler
  23. Bossypants by Tina Fey
  24. The On Purpose Person by Kevin McCarthy
  25. Financial Lives of Poets by Jess Walters
  26. Bared to You by Sylvia Day
  27. Ernest Hemingway on Writing by Larry Phillips
  28. Maze Runner by James Dashner
  29. Gonzo by Will Bingley
  30. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
  31. Elements of Fiction Writing by William Tapply
  32. To Heaven and Back by Mary Neal
  33. Chicken Soup of the Writer’s Soul by Canfield
  34. How Winning Works by Robyn Denincasa
  35. Risky is the New Safe by Randy Gage
  36. Beautiful Disaster by Jamie McGuire
  37. My Ideal Bookshelf by Jane Mount
  38. Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
  39. Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White

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Serial Killers Reading Challenge

Hosted By: Tea Time with Marce
January 1 – December 31, 2012

I love this challenge! I have been wanting to read the Dexter series for a long time, plus many others, and the great thing about this challenge is there is no book limit. I just read as many as I can over the year and have fun!

My list:

  1. Private by James Patterson
  2. Now You See Her by James Patterson
  3. Kill Alex Cross by James Patterson
  4. Body Double by Tess Gerritsen
  5. Private #1 Suspect by James Patterson
  6. Tick Tock by James Patterson
  7. Seduction in Death by J.D. Robb
  8. Vanish by Tess Gerritsen
  9. Mephisto Club by Tess Gerritsen
  10. It by Stephen King
  11. The Keepsake by Tess Gerritsen
  12. Ice Cold by Tess Gerritsen
  13. Silent Girl by Tess Gerritsen

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In Death Reading Challenge – Perpetual

Hosted By: The Happily Ever After
Perpetual Challenge

Looks like this perpetual challenge started back in 2010 and I tried one last year but since I know I want to read the whole series, the perpetual challenge is much better.

Looking forward to continuing on and finding out more about Eve & Roarke.

Read prior to challenge:

  • Naked in Death – march 2009
  • Glory in Death – february 2010
  • Immortal in Death – june 2010
  • Rapture in Death – february 2011
  • Ceremony in Death (1997) – may 2011
  • Vengeance in Death (1997) – september 2011
  • Holiday in Death (1998) – september 2011
  • Midnight in Death (1998) – november 2011
  • Conspiracy in Death (1999) – december 2011
  • Loyalty in Death (1999) – december 2011

My List to Read:

  • Witness in Death (2000)
  • Judgment in Death (2000)
  • Betrayal in Death (2001)
  • Interlude in Death (2001)
  • Seduction in Death (2001)
  • Reunion in Death (2002)
  • Purity in Death (2002)
  • Portrait in Death (2003)
  • Imitation in Death (2003)
  • Remember When/Big Jack (2003)
  • Divided in Death (2004)
  • Visions in Death (2004)
  • Survivor in Death (2005)
  • Origin in Death (2005)
  • Memory in Death (2006)
  • Haunted in Death (2006)
  • Born in Death (2006)
  • Innocent in Death (2007)
  • Eternity in Death (2007)
  • Creation in Death (2007)
  • Strangers in Death (2008)
  • Ritual in Death (2008)
  • Salvation in Death (2008)
  • Promises in Death (2009)
  • Kindred in Death (2009)
  • Missing in Death (2009)
  • Fantasy in Death (2010)
  • Indulgence in Death (2010)
  • Possession in Death (2010)
  • Treachery in Death (2011)
  • New York to Dallas (2011)
  • Chaos in Death (2011)
  • Celebrity in Death (2012)

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