2012 Reading Challenges
In addition to participating in the 2012 Debut Author Challenge, which I host, I’m really excited to participate in some other reading challenges happening next year!
But first… Let me list the books I’m hoping to tackle for the 2012 DAC!
List Key:
BOLD: Own ARC/Book
Italicized: Read but not reviewed
1. Incarnate by Jodi Meadows
2. Everneath by Brodi Ashton
3. Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi
4. Cinder by Marissa Meyer
5. Tempest by Julie Cross
6. Above by Leah Bobet
7. Fracture by Megan Miranda
8. Harbinger by Sara Wilson Etienne
9. The Alchemy of Forever by Avery Williams
10. Born Wicked by Jessica Spotswood
11. Article 5 by Kristen Simmons
12. Slide by Jill Hathaway
And I’m sure at least 40 more books will be added to this list in the course of the year. (I’m not even kidding!)
The 2012 YA/MG Fantasy Challenge hosted by The Book Cellar.
Fantasy is my favorite genre, yet it seems that I don’t read enough of that, here’s hoping this challenge helps me remedy that!
My Fantasy Challenge List:
1. Grave Mercy by R.L. LaFevers
2. The False Prince by Jennifer Nielsen
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The Sophomore Reading Challenge hosted by Chick Loves Lit
One of the things that I love about the Debut Author Challange (and the reason I host it) is because I always discover from FABULOUS authors. And now an excuse to read those authors I discovered again, yay!
My Sophomore Challenge List:
1. Insurgent by Veronica Roth
2. Fever by Lauren Desefano
3. A Million Suns by Beth Revis
4. Dreamless by Josephine Angelini
5. Perception by Kim Harrington
6. Enshadowed by Kelly Creagh
7. The Wood Queen by Karen Mahoney
8. In Honor by Jessi Kirby
9. Try Not to Breathe by Jennifer R. Hubbard
10. A Touch Morbid by Leah Clifford
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The Completely Contemp Challenge hosted by Chick Loves Lit
I love Contemp novels and sometimes it seems they don’t get the exposure they deserve. Most of my favorite novels are Contemp novels! I’m don’t want to go overboard initially so I’m going to start moderately!
My 2010 Contemp List:
1. Amy & Roger’s Epic Detour by Morgan Matson
2. The Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson
3. Sea by Heidi R. Kling
4. Freefall by Mindi Scott
My 2011 Contemp List:
1. Ten Things We Did by Sarah Mlynowski
2. Popular by Alissa Grosso
3. Virtuosity by Jessica Martinez
4. Where Things Come Back by John Corey Whaley
My 2012 Contemp List:
1. In Too Deep by Amanda Grace
2. Bittersweet by Sarah Ockler
3. The One That I Want by Jennifer Echols
4. Being Friends with Boys by Terra Elan McVoy
If you know of any 2012 reading challenges, please do be sure to mention those in the comments section? Are you challenging yourself in 2012? I’d love to hear about the books you are reading.
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On Monday, December 12th 2011
Faye @ A Daydreamer's Thoughts
Sounds like you’re participating in some really interesting challenges!
I’m participating in the e-book challenge hosted by Workaday Reads and the self-published challenge hosted by Workaday Reads as well!
I think they’re both going to be really interesting! Can’t wait!
I’m intrigued by the fantasy challenge as well, may have to look into that!
Faye
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On Monday, December 12th 2011
Amy @ bookgoonie
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Reading Challenges are too much fun. I am excited to participate in 2012.
On Monday, December 12th 2011
Erica
Twitter: thebookcellarx
YAY for Sea being on your contemp list
I need to sign up for more challenge I have 2 I signed up for now, I want to do the historical fiction one as well.
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On Monday, December 12th 2011
Melina from Reading Vacation
Kristi,
You are going to rock the challenges! I love that you listed your book choices…I will be looking them up and I’m sure some will get added to my wish list. : )
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On Monday, December 12th 2011
kirsty connor
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I am hosting the British Books Challenge this year on my blog http://www.overflowinglibrary.com as well as participating in the Debut Authors Challenge (I managed 50 debuts this year!)
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December 12th, 2011 at 9:54 pm
50 DEBUTS!! That is fab! I’ll have to check out the BBC!!
On Monday, December 12th 2011
Sab (YA Bliss)
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I’m hosting the Historical Fiction Challenge again! (if I get enough participants)
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December 12th, 2011 at 9:53 pm
Oh!! Are you…. I will definitely have to do that one again!
On Monday, December 12th 2011
Amy @ Tripping Over Books
Oh my goodness. The Sky Is Everywhere was AMAZING. I hope you love it! That contemp challenge sounds pretty fab. I think I’m going to check it out! Yay!
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On Monday, December 12th 2011
Tara
Twitter: hobbitsies
There’s legit 79 books on my Debut Author Challenge post. It’s ridiculous! But I’ve read 56 so far this year, – with 6 more than I plan to read by the end of the year, so maybe there’s hope
Also, yay fantasy! I should look into signing up for that.
1 book that is absolutely on my Contemp challenge list? Isla and the Happily Ever After. fiafjeaojp;fealk SO EXCITED.
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December 12th, 2011 at 9:53 pm
I have NO DOUBTS about that! Mine was pretty insane…. i’m not sure exactly how many i read, but it was a lot!
On Monday, December 12th 2011
Hafsah @ IceyBooks
Twitter: IceyBooks
Wow, that’s a lot of challenges, Kristi! You’re right about adding 40 more, the 2012 debuts look incredible!
Oh, and if you ever another challenge to participate in *cough cough*, there’s always the 2012 Standalone Reading Challenge
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On Monday, December 12th 2011
Angie @ Pinkindle R&R
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I’m participating in a TON of challenges in 2012, including your Debut Author Challenge. I just love how challenges help me narrow down what to read next.
A list of all of my challenges…so far.
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On Monday, December 12th 2011
Starr K @ The Literati Press
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I will be participating in the 2012 DAC. But I am doing a banned book challenge. This is all very new to me, so I am a little late getting it started. So It may just be a personal challenge.
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On Monday, December 12th 2011
Lexie
Ahhh, Amy & Roger’s Epic Detour is incredible. So sweet and poignant. My favorite road trip book. <3
I'm participating in the 2012 DAC.
On Monday, December 12th 2011
Toni
I’m hosting the 2012 Something New Reading Challenge and so excited to participate in the DAC one as it’s my first time to join!
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December 12th, 2011 at 9:52 pm
OH cool, I’ll check it out! Thanks!
On Monday, December 12th 2011
Jessi
Twitter: readingcorner11
I’m totally on board for the DAC and SRC challenges for next year as well! I have a ridiculous number of debuts that I want to read next year. I’m also hosting a 2012 “sequels” challenge that I think will be lots of fun but we’ll see how it goes as my first time doing something like that.
I considered the Contemp Challenge, but I didn’t want to be overly ambitious for next year! 
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December 12th, 2011 at 9:51 pm
There are just so many great ones! I keep wanting to sign up for more but i get scared!
Jessi
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December 13th, 2011 at 4:16 pm
Me too! Although I guess it’s no big deal if you don’t finish, right?
I’ve been considering joining more that overlap with the challenges I already signed up for…is that cheating? 
On Monday, December 12th 2011
Nafiza
I’ve realized that I read way too much YA and so have determined to do some “heavier” reading just so you know, I have something to talk about with friends who look at me like I’m alien (with two heads and eyes on antennae, don’t you hate that?) when they ask me what I’m reading and I’m like…um…it’s about this vampire? Haha. (It happens when you are a lit major and everyone expects you to read stuff like Proust and you’ve never even heard of the man.)
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On Monday, December 12th 2011
Britta
Good luck with your challenges. And I agree with Hafsah, you should check out the Standalone Reading Challenge (SARC)… and not just cuz I’m co-hosting it or anything… *psh* who said that? ..http://www.ilikethesebooks.com/2011/11/2012-standalone-challenge.html
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December 12th, 2011 at 9:51 pm
I will definitely check it out!!
On Monday, December 12th 2011
moirae book reviews
I’m hosting one, it’s my first one too! It’s “The Amy Plum reading Challenge” in which readers read “Die For Me” and “Until I Die” (May 8th 2012) by July 1rst.
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On Monday, December 12th 2011
Zoraida
The YA/MG fantasy list look bare. The Vicious Deep is urban fantasy
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Jenna
I’m cohosting the 2012 TBR Pile Reading Challenge with nine other lovely ladies:) We all need to catch up on the books just sitting on the shelves. I think I’m most excited about reading How to Ditch Your Fairy, Dash and Lily’s Book of Dares, and Across the Universe.
http://fansoffiction.blogspot.com/2011/11/2012-tbr-pile-reading-challenge-sign.html
I also heard about a mythology challenge that I’ll have to find out more about! Good luck with your challenges.
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On Monday, December 12th 2011
Jenna
I forgot to say that it’s awesome you’re bringing attention to contemporary! It’s definitely my favorite genre, and both Amanda Grace and Sarah Ockler are amazing. Looking forward to their new releases.
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On Monday, December 12th 2011
Tiffany
I’m going to have check out the contemps challenge!
I’m participating in the DAC and the YA Mythology Challenge (I host it).
I’m planning on signing up for the YA Historical Fiction Challenge, the YA Fantasy Challenge, and the TBR Challenge…just have to get around to officially signing up haha!
BTW, love the new commenting format. How did you get it this way?
On Monday, December 12th 2011
Melissa Robinson-Arezzi
I’m hosting one that I just created. It is the 3660 Minutes Reading Challenge. It is a challenge to read to children 10 minutes a day (366 days in 2012) for a total of 3660 minutes by the end of the year. I found so many challenges with people reading for themselves but found non that foster reading for children so I decided to just create one for myself. Anyone who is able to read to a child is welcome to join.
On Monday, December 12th 2011
Melissa Robinson-Arezzi
whoops forgot to put the url http://mommywantstoread.blogspot.com/2011/12/3660-minutes-reading-challenge.html
On Monday, December 12th 2011
Myra from GatheringBooks
Hi Kristi! I have a feeling i’d be participating in your debut reading challenge. I have a few books that are debut books by award-winning authors. We also post avidly for IMM – I think it’s a pretty inspired idea.
We at GatheringBooks are also hosting an Award-Winning-Book Reading Challenge for 2012. Here are the details for the challenge:
http://gatheringbooks.wordpress.com/2011/12/14/award-winning-books-reading-challenge-2012/
And you can sign up here if you’re interested:
http://main.gatheringbooks.org/?page_id=191
Looking forward to having you join us and seeing your recommendations.
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On Monday, December 12th 2011
LitzaLou
You are a reading machine! This will be my first year participating in and hosting any kind of reading challenge. I’m going to try my hand at hosting the Repeat (as in re-reads) Reading Challenge this year. I’ll also be participating in the YA/MG Mythology Reading Challenge hosted by For Those About to Read. I may not be the fastest reader (hence why I’m only doing two challenges), but I’m reeeeeeally excited about them both!
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LitzaLou
Oops! Forgot to attach the link for the YA/MG Mythology Reading Challenge! Silly me… ahem.
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On Monday, December 12th 2011
Olivia @ The Reading Enchantress
Hi Kristi,
I’m really interested in doing the 2012 Debut Author Challenge, but being new to this, I have no idea how it all works. I would love to read a post about participating. Maybe you already have, and I’m just overlooking it?
Thanks,
Olivia