Okay so I was really just going to stick with one challenge for the year of 2012 but when I saw the Standalone Reading Challenge hosted by Icey books and I Like These Books ... I JUST couldn't resist. I love my trilogies etc but I would love to read more standalone's something I didn't do much of in 2011.
I'm Copy Pasting the rules for all who are interested
Why a Standalone Reading Challenge?
There's a challenge for Debuts, there's a challenge for Sophomores, why not a challenge for Standalones? So what's the challenge?
To read 15 standalone YA books in 2012!
What books count towards the 2012 Standalone Reading Challenge?
Any Young Adult standalone book that is released between December 27, 2011 and December 31, 2012. Any format (paperback, hardcover, e-book, ARC) counts, but they must be read during the time period mentioned above.
Where can I find out which books can be read for the SARC?
We have started a list for you HERE. Please note, this list is public and won't be 100% accurate. We will try to keep it updated as best as we can. If you know of any standalones we may have missed, please feel free to add to this list.
I'm an author with a standalone novel coming out in 2012!
If you're an author with a standalone novel releasing in 2012, whether its a debut or not, you can participate too. It would be super spectacular if you would like to either donate a book/swag or sign up for an interview/promotional post! Please fill out the form HERE.
Who can participate?
Anyone with a blog or a Goodreads account where they are able to post reviews (in English) can participate.
Why should I sign up?
One, there will be a lot of fun. Two, there will be periodic prize packs (more info to come) given out to participators, as well as fun posts from and interviews with authors who have standalone YA novels releasing in 2012. And three, its a fun way to promote those novels that aren't part of a series/trilogy!
Okay, so how do I sign up?
We're so glad you want to take part in the Standalone Reading Challenge! Make a list on your blog or Goodreads account with at least 15 standalone YA novels you plan to read in 2012. Then come back here and post your link using the linky form below. Be sure that the account you chose will be where you post your (English) reviews as the year goes on.
Sign Up at their blog
Here are the books I plan on reading during this challenge
*please note the list may change
I added links to goodreads for each book
1. New Girl by Paige Harbison
2.The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken
3. Wrecked by Anna Davies
4. Fated by Sarah Alderson
5. Forbidden by Syrie James
6. Enchanted by Alethea Kontis
7. Dark Companion by Marta Costa
8. Ashes of Twilight by Kassey Tayler
9. Dragonswood by Janet Lee Carey
10. Carnival of souls by Melissa Marr
11. When The Sea is Rising Red by Cat Hellisen
12.Valkyrie Rising by Ingrid Paulson
13. The Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls by Claire Legrand
14. Scarlet by A.C. Gaughen
15. The Glimpse by Claire Merle
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ReplyDeleteThanks so much for signing up!
ReplyDeleteI'm really looking forward to this challenge thanks for hosting it :)
ReplyDeleteI like finding YA standalone books to read, I havent heard of a few of the above books so I will have to check them out. Thanks for stopping by!
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