Chick Lit Reading Challenge for 2011
I have been seeing a bunch of challenges popping up in the past week, but I have yet to see anything with just chick lit…so I decided to go for it and host my own! This will be my first year doing this, so there may be some bumps along the way, but I am excited to give it a try. So, welcome to the Chick Lit Plus Chick Lit Challenge for 2011!
Rules:
Challengers will read 12 chick lit books throughout 2011. You can obviously read more books of other genres, but you need at least 12 chick lit to count for this challenge.
Two of the twelve books need to be from debut authors. The debuts should be released in 2011. I am starting a new feature on my blog that will highlight new releases and debuts, so you can find suggestions there.
Start your own challenge post on your blog, and put the link in the Mister Linky below. This must be to the specific post mentioning the Chick Lit Plus Challenge, not just to your blog. This way, other challengers can link over to your page and see how you are doing! If you do not have a blog but wish to sign up, just email me at Samantha (at) chicklitplus (dot) com and I will get you signed up. Also, if you don’t have a blog, please add your name to Mister Linky and a link to one of your social networking sites, such as Facebook, Twitter, GoodReads, ETC. Thanks!
Please add my challenge button to your blog. You can copy the HTML code and add that to your sidebar.
Please send me an email when you start a new book for the challenge. I will be doing a weekly post on the challenge, and I will mention all the books that are being read by challengers.
Starting in January, there will be a link specific to the challenge. Challengers can add their links to their book reviews.
Readers can join the challenge anytime between now and the later part of 2011. The books you read do not need to be selected beforehand, you can them add them as you go.
Prizes:
I have some fantastic authors that are willing to contribute their books to this challenge. There will be monthly prizes, and each reader who links over their reviews or emails me the book they are reading will be entered to win the monthly prize.
And that’s it! If you are wondering if a specific book will count towards chick lit, just send me an email and I will let you know. Also, if you have any trouble adding your URL below, send me an email with the link and I will get it added for you.
So I think that is it, but like I said, this is my first challenge I’m hosting, so if I missed anything please let me know, or I might be adding some info along the way. I hope you sign up and enjoy the challenge, and hopefully find some great books, authors, and new friends!
**PLEASE NOTE** The Mister Linky below is to sign up only! Please do not post reviews below.
Post reviews HERE
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We have our first challenger! Thanks to Grace Connolly for signing up!
What if you don’t have a blog? Do you have to right a review, or can you just comment a few sentences about the book when you post the title and author of the book you read?
Yes, to all non-bloggers, you can still sign up! Just send me an email or comment on this post with your email address and I will send you some more details! Thanks Michele!
I’d like to sign up. I’m already challenging myself to 50 books in 2011, might as well make at least 12 chick lit
No blog though, but I will be posting my challenge progress on Gather, not sure if I can link those posts or not. My email is jen161(at)hotmail(dot)com.
Thanks!!
Sounds great Jen! I will get your email added and you will be receiving the official welcome from me later in the week, along with the information for non-bloggers. Thanks!
I added my blog. I’ve never done a book review before, but I’m definitely looking forward to that
One of my favorite authors (Kristan Higgins) is releasing a new book next year, so I know that’ll be one of my 12.
I’m in! I don’t currently blog. ButI would use Facebook to post reviews and such.
daniels_mommy04(at)yahoo(dot)com
Sounds good Stephanie! I got you signed up!
I think this will be interesting. I’ll be surprised if we all have the same definition of Chick Lit. I’m assuming Brit (Chick) Lit is ok as well? As long as it is a debut author? Looking forward to it!
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Hi,
I would love to sign up. I will not be blogging but I will e-mail you and/or post on FB. Thanks!
My e-mail is
caseyamara(at)gmail(dot)com
Hey Ashley- yep Brit lit would be great! And only 2 of the 12 books need to be debuts, the others can be older books if you wish. Thanks for signing up!
Thanks for signing up Casey! Welcome
Not blogging, but I’d like to join in!!
les.j@gmx.net
This should provide the link to my post about the challenge.
Thanks Leslie! What’s your email address and I’ll get you added on!
And yes Ashley, great post on chick lit
AWESOME CHALLENGE. Can’t wait to get started!
P.S. I love your site design.
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Thanks Kelly! Glad you signed up
I tried linking myself but it wouldn’t work, but iwouldlovetojointhe challenge!
Hi Laura! Do you have the post up about the challenge? If you do, what’s your blog address, I will get it linked in for you!
I don’t have a blog either but would love to enter the challenge!
I want to join the challenge but don’t have a website…will FB work? Let me know…(-: THANKS…this sounds like fun!
I am in!! I challenge myself every year to reading x amount of books as it is so am up for the 12 Chick Lit book challenge!
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http://lovelivejustjump.blogspot.com/2010/12/2011-chick-lit-reading-challenge.html
Whoops! There is the link to the post on my blog.
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Just signed up for the challenge and I am really looking forward to it!
Teri
I love challenges! I had a challenge for myself to read 100 books this year, but I only got to 55. I love Chick Lit, so this should be great fun! Thanks for hosting!
Thanks for joining Teri and Wendi!
Will you giving us some suggestions for the chic lit reading? I am in need of pointers here. LoL.
I’d love to do this but don’t have a blog. If I can keep contact by email count me in. When do we get the list of books?
I signed up!
~ Jenna
les(dot)j(at)gmx(dot)net
I would love to join the challenge! I do not blog but I do Facebook. One question though: I couldn’t find a book list. Is there a list to choose from, or an author list to choose from? I’m confused! (I’m blond so at least I have an excuse!) Anyway sign me up!
I’m super excited about this! I’ve got a blog and will attempt to get it set up on my site too. I’ll probably also tweet about it too (KaleyS23) Yay!
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Thanks for the challenge! I’m looking forward to it. Did someone say something about a 50 book challenge? Who is sponsoring that?
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I just posted about the challenge on my blog! http://booksandstuff-kstar.blogspot.com/2010/12/chick-lit-plus-reading-challenge.html Hope it’s ok I snagged the picture for this post
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Hi Rose! I will definitely be giving some suggestions along the way
Jo- you sure can sign up without having a blog. Just send me over an email at Samantha (at) chicklitplus (dot) com and I will get you going! I am letting readers choose their own books, no book list, and no need to decide your books ahead of time. Like I mentioned to Rose, I will be giving suggestions throughout the year for some book ideas!
Welcome Jenna!
Glad to have you!
Hi Allyson, thanks for joining! I just sent you over an email with some information in there.
Kaley- your post looks great! No problem grabbing the picture, that’s what I’m hoping for
Sukaraj- Glad to have you! I think that person had a personal goal for herself to read 50 books, but if I do stumble upon any challenges like that, I will forward them on to you!
I would like to join.
I hope I linked correctly
Thanks Faith!
Thanks for posting and starting this great challenge, Samantha! I can’t wait to get started on it. Here is the link to the post I created on my blog about it and I plan to include updates, reviews and more both here on your site and on my blog:
http://whereyouwishuponastar.blogspot.com/2010/12/see-jane-read-chick-lit-plus-reading.html
Can’t wait to hear about everyone’s book selections! ~Cathy
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I would love to join! I’m not currently blogging but I would put my reviews on Facebook or Shelfari (if that’s possible?) my email addy is: niki_nv at hotmail dot com
Thanks Cathy, I have your link added!
I don’t have a blog but I have a facebook and would like to participate!
Thanks Crissy! If you just want to add your name and the link to your Facebook page to the Mister Linky above, that will get you entered! If you can’t get it, just go ahead and email me and I will help. Thanks!
Your are my first challenge to participate in and I cannot wait to see how it works for me. Honestly I am not a romance/chicklit person so this challenge is really out of my usual range, but I really need to get some more genre’s of reading in my life. So here’s to a new year of challenges!
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I am open to the challenge for reading twelve chick lit books in twelve months. Thank you for the great list of authors, this will make it easier.
I enjoy reading to start with so I am looking forward to a good start in 2011.
Hi – I’d love to sign up! I don’t blog, though.
Thanks much.
Resgined up with my goodreads link, where I will be posting my reviews of books for the challenge
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I’m in!
Welcome to the challenge Jen and Jill!