Reading Challenge: Elemental Assassin Series

I've had this series on my TBR for a while now. I finally purchased all the books from Audible.com and now I'm ready to start the series.

So when I saw this reading challenge I knew it was one I could actually stick with.

The ELEMENTAL ASSASSIN Read-a-Long Discussion Schedule:

9/28/2012: Spider’s Bite discussion @ The Book Vixen 
10/30/2012: Web of Lies discussion @ Smash Attack Reads
11/30/2012: Venom discussion @ The Book Vixen
12/28/2012: Tangled Threads discussion @ Smash Attack Reads
1/31/2013: Spider’s Revenge discussion @ The Book Vixen
2/28/2013: By a Thread discussion @ Smash Attack Reads
3/30/2013: Widow’s Web discussion @ The Book Vixen
4/30/2013: Deadly Sting discussion @ Smash Attack Reads

For each discussion we will compare notes, share our favorite quotes and there will be about 5 discussion topics/questions to discuss and answer.

If you’re interested in joining  in the ELEMENTAL ASSASSIN series read-a-long visit one of the hosting blogs.

Why Buy the Cow? Reading Challenge

I signed up for another Reading Challenge for 2012. I'm only signing up for "easy" ones that I know I can complete. And I have TONS of free downloads on my Nook from B&N so this one will be a piece of cake to complete.

Hosted by Reading the Paranormal and The Unread Reader

This is not a library books, books you've won, or ARCs reading challenge. There are already plenty reading challenges for those specific type of books. This reading challenge has been developed specifically for FREE and LEGAL downloaded books. As many of you with e-readers know, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and a few other site periodically offer FREE books for your e-reading devices.

Here is how it works:

• Should you choose to participate in this challenge, your goal is to read at least twelve (12) legally obtained FREE e-books. While twelve is the minimum there is no maximum limit.
• Anyone can join. You don't have to be a blogger, and you don't have to live in the United States.
• Any E-Reader will work for this challenge, including: iPad, Kindle, Nook, Kobo, Sony Reader, enTourage.
• Please Note: If you don't have an e-reading device, you can still join in with Amazon's Free Kindle Reading Apps which you can download for your iPhone, iPad, Mac, PC, Blackberry and more.
• The challenge runs from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012. You can join at anytime.
• e-books in ANY genre count for this challenge as long as it was FREE at the time that you downloaded it.
• Every month in 2012, I will make a post for the Why Buy the Cow? Reading Challenge 2012 so you can link your reviews. Based on participation, monthly link ups may be combined.
• Those that link their reviews will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a different prize each month, such as an Amazon or Barnes & Noble Gift Card, a bookmark, or a GelaSkins for your e-Reader.

Challenge Guidelines:

• If you have a blog, create a post announcing your participation in the challenge. Please include a link back to this post.
• Non blogger must publish reviews on some type of public domain such as Goodreads, Shelfari, LibraryThing, Amazon, or Barnes & Noble to enter the monthly giveaway.
• When you post your book review, you MUST reveal how you obtained the free & legal download. Please make your source clear.
• You can list your books in advance or list them as you read them.
• Crossovers to other reading challenges is acceptable, but ARCs/galley e-books DO NOT count. Again, this is a Reading Challenge to read as many of the FREE e-books legally offered for your e-reader. To get started, check out the Top 100 Free books on Amazon, or the Free e-books on Barnes & Noble.
• Any linked reviews that do not meet the guidelines will not be entered into the monthly drawing for the prize of the month.

Levels:
Coupon Clipper: 12 Books
Penny Pincher: 24 Books
Super Saver: 30+ Books

Please visit this post to sign up for the challenge: Why Buy the Cow? Reading Challenge 2012!

Places where you can legally grab some free e-books:
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Smashwords
All Romance eBooks: offers random freebie books throughout the year (signing up for the newsletter to get updates)
Pocket After Dark: offers free online reads that change monthly and/or bi-monthly
Sony's Reader Store: occasionally pops up with free books that aren't available at Amazon or B&N
Harlequin: offers Freebie Friday
Sourcebooks: offers monthly freebies
Books on the Knob pulls freebies from around the web in different genres for reader consumption

2012 Immortal Reading Challenge

I will be keeping up with progress on my CHALLENGES page.

In fact I already have a list of books I plan on reading for this challenge. But I need some recommendations for the Fae category. I think you can all tell by my new blog design that I've already read the Fever series. I've started the Merry Gentry series by LKH so I guess I could always continue with that series. But please feel free to leave recommendations in the comments.

Vampires, angels, demons, werewolves and fae. If you can’t pick a favourite, then that’s okay!

At Under The Covers, we love them all! So let’s celebrate our love for all things immortal with 2012’s Immortal Reading Challenge.

Here’s the rundown:

1. The Immortals Reading Challenge runs from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012. You can join at anytime from now and throughout the year. This is a 2012 challenge, so books read before January 1 will not count to your progress.
2. You pick your goal! Read as many books as you’d like for each species. This means that you can do just one category or all five or a combination of. The choice depends on you and your reading pace.
*We have chosen to have a three book per species standard. However, if this is a breeze for you, then feel free to tackle on the additional bonus entries of two more books of the same level.
3. Re-reads are acceptable.
4. Books chosen can be of any genre.
5. To participate, copy and paste this post on your blog along with the challenge button. We ask that you provide a link back to the sign-up page in case others wish to participate.
6. Readers without blogs can still participate! Keep track of your progress with Goodreads, Shelfari or LibraryThing.

To sign up:

1. Make a sign up post announcement, listing the level you've chosen and a list of books you plan to read. If you don't have a blog, post on GoodReads or another site as a thread where we can access your list of books. Be sure to take the image code above.

2. Come back here and using the list below, add your entry with a link directly to that post so we can see what you'll be reading.

You're done! Every month during 2012 we will make a challenge update post where you can come and updates us on how you're doing with your challenge.

Category 1: Vampires
Read any THREE books with vampires as the main characters.
Bonus Entries: Additional TWO books with vampires

Category 2: Angels and Demons
Read any THREE books with angels and/or demons as the main characters.
Bonus Entries: Additional TWO books with angels and/or demons

Category 3: Fae
Read any THREE books with Fae as the main characters
Bonus Entries: Additional TWO books on Fae.

Category 4: Shifters/Werewolves
Read any THREE books with shifters or werewolves as the main characters.
Bonus Entries: Additional TWO books on shifters or werewolves.

2011 Spooktacular October Paranormal Reading Challenge

I love reading anything paranormal, wither it's PNR, UF, or YA so when I saw this challenge through a post on Romancing the Darkside I ran over to the host's blog, Ramblings of a Daydreamer. 


Timeline: October 1, 2011 - October 31, 2011


The Challenge: You must read and review a minimum of THREE paranormal books during October. You don’t have to choose them ahead of time, but you have to read at least three. For many of you, this will be no problem at all. If you don't think it's possible, don't sign up for the challenge.


I don't do a lot of reading challenges just because of a time issue with real life stuff but come on only THREE books in a month. I can do that! 


To see the list of prizes and sign up go to Ramblings of a Daydreamer.


{I'll be tracking my progress on my sidebar under the icon.}