2012 Mammouth Book Challenge

Darlene's Book Nook is hosting The Mammoth Book Challenge this year. To meet the requirement, the books must be 450+ pages; audio books must be unabridged and the bound version must meet the same page requirement. For this challenge, I am commiting to reading 8 or more!

2012 What's In A Name 5 challenge

I'm all about a good theme so I enjoy the What's in a Name challenge every year!

This year's themes and my choices:

Land Formation: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin
Sky: Moon Over Manifest by Clare Vanderpool
Creepy Crawly: Spider Kiss by Amy Tan
Type of House: The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton
Item you can carry in your pocket: The Last Letter from you Lover by Jojo Moyes
Calendar: Friday Night Knitting club by Kate Jacobs

2012 1001 Books You Must Read Challenge

I had a great time with this challenge in 2011 and so have decided to particiapte again! This time around I'm participating at the Silver level of 16-20 books.

2012 Historical Fiction Challenge

Due to my self-admitted obsession with the Tudor Court, particularly Anne Boleyn, I have decided to participate in Historical Tapestry's Historical Fiction Reading Challenge this year. I am participating at the 2nd level of Undoubtedly Obsessed and will read 15 books.

2012 Twilight Series Challenge

I had planned on re-reading this series and in fact, am already on the 3rd book (I started Twilight New Year's Day) so I figured this would be a challenge I could complete easily!

2012 Support Your Local Library Challenge

Since we try to go to the library at least twice a month, I have decided to participate in Support Your Local Library Challenge sponsored by The Eclectic Bookshelf at the 4th level of reading 37 + books from the library!

2012 Back to the Classics Challenge

I had a good time with this challenge last year so I have decided to aprticpate in it again!

The categories for this year are listed below, along with my choices:

• 19th Century Classic: Emma by Jane Austen
  
• 20th Century Classic: The Hobbitt by J.R. R Tolkien
  
• Classic Reread: The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
  
• Classic Play: The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams
  
• Classic Mystery/Horror/Crime Fiction: Woman in White by Wilkie Collins
  
• Classic Romance: Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
  
• Translated Classic: Les Miserables by Victor Hugo
  
• Classic Award Winner: Beloved by Toni Morrison
• Classic Setting: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis