Little Black Dress was an imprint of Headline Publishing and specialized in chick lit(ish) books. Little, cute one’s. Some years ago I challenged myself to read all of their back catalog. Problem was, they released new books in the series faster than I could read them so I got sidetracked. I recently came across another…
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2012 reading challenge’s
2011 isn’t even over yet but I already know how my 2011 reading challenges will end….MADE OF FAIL! I know I won’t complete any of them as I’m too far behind and it’s too late in the day to catch up but it doesn’t matter. Well, not to me anyway. It’s not the winning that’s…
Review – INTERVIEW WITH A VAMPIRE by Anne Rice
Paperback: 352 pages Publisher: Futura Publications; New edition edition ISBN-13: 978-0708860731 Publication Date: 31/12/1981 Synopsis taken from Amazon: In a darkened room a young man sits telling the macabre and eerie story of his life – the story of a vampire, gifted with eternal life, cursed with an exquisite craving for human blood. Anne Rice’s…
Is there such a thing as ‘Challenge Addiction’?…
Challenge addiction? I haz it! Can’t help myself. I think it’s an illness. Send help, please. Thank you. Two more challenges added to my list, and I’m 99.9% sure they’re my last for 2011 (but don’t quote me on that). I have been looking over my goodreads ‘read’ list and there are a few on…
S.O.S I Spy Title Reading Challenge
Goodreads S.O.S (Serious Overload of Series) group – I SPY TITLE CHALLENGE 1/24 In the TITLE of a book, find a word that fits the categories: Duration: One year from the date started. A scavenger hunt through our TBR to find books that fit. This one is a TITLE search challenge. Anthologies & rereads are…
Dystopia Reading CHallenge 2011
I’ve got my paranormal and time travel challenges for 2011 sorted, but wanted to find an apocalyptic challenge somewhere too… The closest I could find was the Dystopian challenge hosted by bareadingchallenges and it’s close enough. I might have to just challenge myself to get some of the ‘end of the world/last man standing’ stuff…
Time Travel Reading Challenge 2011
I’m a huge Time Travel fan when it comes to books. LOVE them. One of my all time favourites is Cross Stitch (AKA Outlander) by Diana Gabaldon. I first read it 20 years ago and have read countless books since but it still holds the number one spot on my ‘Best ever Book’ list. I…
Into the old World reading challenge 2011
About the challenge: Hosts : Splash of Our Worlds and My Love Affair With Books Starts: 1st January 2011 Ends: 31st December 2011 Eligible Books: Any books published BEFORE 2009 . All Genres included ————————– Totally do-able because the majority of the books I read are pre-2009. I like a new release as well as…
Paranormal/Fantasy Romance Challenge 2011
Paranormal/Fantasy Romance Challenge: This challenge is hosted by Nitty Gritty – Romance and Erotica reviews. To read 12 Paranormal/Fantasy Romances between January 1, 2011 and December 31, 2011. Cross-overs from other challenges are okay. *Whew* —————————————- Completed 1/20 1. Darkfever – Karen Marie Moning 2. Shiver – Maggie Stiefvater 3. Evermore – Alyson Noel 4….
Paranormal Addicts & Newbie 2011 New Author Challenge
New to You Authors Duration 1st January 2011 to 31st December 2011 How many new authors are you going to read this year? Challenge yourself! Take your pick from three levels of challenge: Beginner: 5 new authors Dedicated: 10 new authors Obsessed: 25 new author ———————————– New to You Authors Level: Obsessed Completed : 1/25…