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Topic: 2012 Christian Reading Challenge - LISTS ONLY!!!!!
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This thread is for the 2012 Christian Reading Challenge beginning January 1, 2012, and is for your LISTS ONLY. Anyone can join in at any time (after Jan 1 of course) This year I decided that instead of the Challenge being for fiction only, to incorporate a couple of categories that would apply to non-fiction and one category for audio books. In order to successfully complete the challenge, you will need to choose 14 categories out of the 20 categories listed below. For those of you who want to do all 20, that is wonderful and highly recommended! You can fill in your lists before the challenge starts, or you can fill it in as you go along. And, of course, you can change your lists up as time goes along too. You are not locked into your choices if you make them now. You are welcome to add your own categories to your list or if you would like you can send me a PM and I will see about adding them to the main list. All of the categories pertain to Christian books only, whether they are fiction or non-fiction. Copy and Paste the following to set up your list: 1. Read More Books in 2012 that 2011 2. NICE TA MEETCHA! Read a CF book that is written by an author you've never read before
3. Knowledge is Power: Read a commentary on either your favorite book of the bible or the book that you have the most trouble trying to 4. AH, THAT NEW-BOOK SMELL Read a new release for 2012
5. Stretch Your Imagination: Read a book by a lesser know publishing house such as the following. These are examples and you aren't limited to them:
6. Walk the walk and Talk the Talk: Read a book that will help to encourage you to overcome your fear to go into the world as Jesus 7. Read a Christian Classic: whether fiction or non-fiction 8. Did you ever want to be a Cowboy: Read a western and not one just set in the west! 9. Ho, Ho, Ho!!! Read a book that centers around a holiday or celebration 10. Does your spirit feel like it needs a lift: Read a book that has the intention of refreshing your soul 11. Are you an Activist? Read a Legal/Political Thriller 12. An apple a day keeps the doctor away: Read a fiction book that centers on the medical field 13. He Shall Come as a Thief in the Night: Read a Prophecy/End Times/Apocalyptic 14. Faith Comes By Hearing: Listen to an Audio Book, fiction or non-fiction as long as it is Christian 15. Salute to Our Heroes: Read a Military or Police Action book (would also include EMTs and firemen) 16. A Merry Heart Does You Good: Read a comedy and brighten your day (fiction or non) 17. I Feel Pretty: Read a chick-lit 18. Whole, Not in Part: Read a complete series in 2012 (minimum 3 to make a series) 19. You Like me, You Really Like Me: Read a Christy Award or INSPY awards http://inspys.com http://www.christyawards.com 20. I Can't Believe I Read the Whole Thing: Read a book over 400 pages
Bonus Categories: Read 10 oldest on your TBR Gift a friend (you would need their address) with a book from their WL anonymously. "More blessed to give than to receive" Post a book review to the review thread for 2012. Others are always interested in hearing if a book is good, especially if it is a new author or from a genre not usually read.
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This is a work in progress. GO ahead and set up a page if you wish for your list. Post any comments or requests on that page for the challenge and I will keep an eye out. |
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I lost my list while editing it. I've attempted to recreate it. There may not be as much information provided but this is the best I can do with this old memory.
Read 10 oldest on your TBR: I’ve read the ten oldest but I can’t remember them all to recreate this part of my list. Trust me please. Gift a friend: I did this last January…….I mailed a book from my DD’s wishlist to her……….I've also shared a couple Love Find You books with PBS friends just because........
Post a book review to the review thread for 2012. I reviewed I Ain't Comin Back
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1. Read More Books in 2012 that 2011
2. NICE TA MEETCHA! Read a CF book that is written by an author you've never read before
3. Knowledge is Power: Read a commentary on either your favorite book of the bible or the book that you have the most trouble trying to
4. AH, THAT NEW-BOOK SMELL Read a new release for 2012
5. Stretch Your Imagination: Read a book by a lesser know publishing house such as the following. These are examples and you aren't limited to them:
6. Walk the walk and Talk the Talk: Read a book that will help to encourage you to overcome your fear to go into the world as Jesus 7. Read a Christian Classic: whether fiction or non-fiction 8. Did you ever want to be a Cowboy: Read a western and not one just set in the west! 9. Ho, Ho, Ho!!! Read a book that centers around a holiday or celebration 10. Does your spirit feel like it needs a lift: Read a book that has the intention of refreshing your soul 11. Are you an Activist? Read a Legal/Political Thriller 12. An apple a day keeps the doctor away: Read a fiction book that centers on the medical field 13. He Shall Come as a Thief in the Night: Read a Prophecy/End Times/Apocalyptic
14. Faith Comes By Hearing: Listen to an Audio Book, fiction or non-fiction as long as it is Christian 15. Salute to Our Heroes: Read a Military or Police Action book (would also include EMTs and firemen) 16. A Merry Heart Does You Good: Read a comedy and brighten your day (fiction or non) 17. I Feel Pretty: Read a chick-lit 18. Whole, Not in Part: Read a complete series in 2012 (minimum 3 to make a series) 19. You Like me, You Really Like Me: Read a Christy Award or INSPY awards http://inspys.com http://www.christyawards.com 20. I Can't Believe I Read the Whole Thing: Read a book over 400 pages
Bonus Categories: Read 10 oldest on your TBR Gift a friend (you would need their address) with a book from their WL anonymously. "More blessed to give than to receive"
Post a book review to the review thread for 2012. Others are always interested in hearing if a book is good, especially if it is a new author or from a genre not usually read.
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1. Read More Books in 2012 that 2011 2. NICE TA MEETCHA! Read a CF book that is written by an author you've never read before Belonging by Robin Lee Hatcher MARCH Lawman In Charge by Laura Scott MARCH
3. Knowledge is Power: Read a commentary on either your favorite book of the bible or the book that you have the most trouble trying to 4. AH, THAT NEW-BOOK SMELL Read a new release for 2012
5. Stretch Your Imagination: Read a book by a lesser know publishing house such as the following. These are examples and you aren't limited to them:
6. Walk the walk and Talk the Talk: Read a book that will help to encourage you to overcome your fear to go into the world as Jesus 7. Read a Christian Classic: whether fiction or non-fiction 8. Did you ever want to be a Cowboy: Read a western and not one just set in the west! 9. Ho, Ho, Ho!!! Read a book that centers around a holiday or celebration 10. Does your spirit feel like it needs a lift: Read a book that has the intention of refreshing your soul 11. Are you an Activist? Read a Legal/Political Thriller 12. An apple a day keeps the doctor away: Read a fiction book that centers on the medical field 13. He Shall Come as a Thief in the Night: Read a Prophecy/End Times/Apocalyptic 14. Faith Comes By Hearing: Listen to an Audio Book, fiction or non-fiction as long as it is Christian 15. Salute to Our Heroes: Read a Military or Police Action book (would also include EMTs and firemen) 16. A Merry Heart Does You Good: Read a comedy and brighten your day (fiction or non) 17. I Feel Pretty: Read a chick-lit 18. Whole, Not in Part: Read a complete series in 2012 (minimum 3 to make a series) 19. You Like me, You Really Like Me: Read a Christy Award or INSPY awards http://inspys.com http://www.christyawards.com 20. I Can't Believe I Read the Whole Thing: Read a book over 400 pages
Bonus Categories: Read 10 oldest on your TBR Lost in Rooville by Ray Blackston JANUARY Not a Fan by Kyle Idleman FEBRUARY The Heart of Anger by Lou Priolo FEBRUARY Raising Respectful Children In A Disrespectful World by Jill Rigby MAY Wrecked by Ryan Dobson & Toben Heim MAY Last Edited on: 5/14/12 9:14 PM ET - Total times edited: 10 |
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I DID completed 14 catagories: 1. Read More Books in 2012 that 2011--Read 53 Christian books in 2011 (34 fiction/19 non-fiction) Read in 2012: 40 fiction/ 6 non-fiction--DID NOT REACH GOAL 2. NICE TA MEETCHA! Coming Home:: David Lewis 3. Knowledge is Power: James: A Blackaby Bible Study Series (Encounters with God) :: Henry Blackaby, Richard Blackaby, Tom Blackaby, Melvin Blackaby, Norman Blackaby 4. AH, THAT NEW-BOOK SMELL Read a new release for 2012 5. Stretch Your Imagination: Broken Covenant: Signs of a Shattered Communion Author: Parker, T. Williamson Published by Reformation Press 6. Walk the walk and Talk the Talk: Serious Times: Making Your Life Matter in an Urgent Day Author: James Emery White 7. Read a Christian Classic: whether fiction or non-fiction 8. Did you ever want to be a Cowboy: Heartland Author: Davis Bunn 9. Ho, Ho, Ho!!! Read a book that centers around a holiday or celebration 10. Does your spirit feel like it needs a lift: Heaven:: Randy Alcorn 11. Are you an Activist?The Last Jihad Author: Joel C. Rosenberg 12. An apple a day keeps the doctor away: Read a fiction book that centers on the medical field 13. He Shall Come as a Thief in the Night: The Ezekiel Option (Political Thrillers, Bk 3) (Audio MP3 CD) (Unabridged) :: 14. Faith Comes By Hearing: The Last Days (Political Thrillers, Bk 2) (Audio Cassette) (Unabridged) :: Patrick G. Lawlor (Narrator), Joel C. Rosenberg 15. Salute to Our Heroes: Never Look Back (Phantom Hollow, Bk 2):: Kathy Herman 16. A Merry Heart Does You Good: Read a comedy and brighten your day (fiction or non) 17. I Feel Pretty: Invasion of the Widows' Club (Widows' Club, Bk 2):: Joyce Livingston 18. Whole, Not in Part: Read a complete series in 2012 (minimum 3 to make a series)--Galway Chronicles by Brock and Bodie Thoene (4books, including the one below) 19. You Like me, You Really Like Me: Only the River Runs Free (Galway Chronicles, Bk 1):: Brock Thoene, Bodie Thoene--winner of the 1998 ECPA Gold Medallion Award 20. I Can't Believe I Read the Whole Thing: This Present Darkness Author: Frank E. Peretti 508 pages
Bonus Categories: Read 10 oldest on your TBR--only read 9 1. Mustering Courage (Heartsong Presents, No 425):: Lynn A. Coleman Read 01/12 2. Margaret's Quest (Heartsong Presents, #319):: Muncy G. Chapman Read 01/12 3. Love Worth Finding (Heartsong Presents, No 657):: Cathy Marie Hake Read 02/12 4.Falling Water Valley (Heartsong Presents, No 228):: Mary Louise Colln Read 02/12 5.Coming Home:: David Lewis--Read 02/12 6.Valiant Bride : Book 1 (Brides of Montclair):: Jane Peart read 04/12 7. Till Armageddon: A Perspective on Suffering:: Billy Graham read 04/12 8. Autumn Crescendo: Four Novellas Celebrating the Changing Seasons of Life:: Andrea Boeshaar, Sally Laity, Dianna Crawford, DiAnn Mills (save to read in the fall)—read 09/12 9. Apocalypse:: Peter & Paul Lalonde—read October, 2012
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Gift a friend (you would need their address) with a book from their WL anonymously. "More blessed to give than to receive" Post a book review to the review thread for 2012. Others are always interested in hearing if a book is good, especially if it is a new author or from a genre not usually read. Last Edited on: 1/4/13 1:34 PM ET - Total times edited: 41 |
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2012 Reading Challenge- completed 11/5/2012 2. NICE TA MEETCHA! Love on a Dime by Cara Lynn James 1/8 4. AH, THAT NEW-BOOK SMELL Threads of Hope by Andrea Boeshaar 2/22 5. Stretch Your Imagination: Maggie's Journey by Lena Nelson Dooley 2/24 (REALMS) 8. Did you ever want to be a Cowboy: Jenna's Cowboy by Sharon Gillenwater 1/5 9. Ho, Ho, Ho!!! The Christmas Shoppe by Melody Carlson 1/14 11. Are you an Activist? The Rose of Winslow Street by Elizabeth Camden 8/10 12. An apple a day keeps the doctor away: Doctor in Petticoats by Mary Connealy 1/11 13. He Shall Come as a Thief in the Night: Implosion by Joel Rosenberg 8/3 15. Salute to Our Heroes: Fatal Judgement by Irene Hannon 3/9 16. A Merry Heart Does You Good: First Date by Krista McGee 2/25 17. I Feel Pretty: Downtown Green by Judy Christie 6/1 18. Whole, Not in Part: Sophie's Daughters series by Mary Connealy 3/3 19. You Like me, You Really Like Me: Wolfsbane by Ronie Kendig 4/23 (2012 Christy Nominee) 20. I Can't Believe I Read the Whole Thing: Promise Me This by Cathy Gohlke 2/7
Bonus Categories: Read 10 oldest on your TBR:
Gift a friend with a book from their WL anonymously. An Unlikely Suitor by Nancy Moser to Anna W.
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I will join! How exciting! I joined on the Personal Challenge list and part of my goal for that is to read at least 12 Christian teaching (non-fiction) books, so maybe this categorization will help that too! Putting all of them for now and will edit later; I know that I see a few which I'm sure I'll not get to this year. ;-) Thanks for having me!!!
Reminder to self: only 14 categories, so leave out 6. 1. Read More Books in 2012 that 2011 (didn't keep track!) 2. NICE TA MEETCHA! Read a CF book that is written by an author you've never read before
3. Knowledge is Power: Read a commentary on either your favorite book of the bible or the book that you have the most trouble trying to 4. AH, THAT NEW-BOOK SMELL Read a new release for 2012 (maybe, but probably not) 5. Stretch Your Imagination: Read a book by a lesser know publishing house. Chronicles of Righteousness vol1
6. Walk the walk and Talk the Talk: Read a book that will help to encourage you to overcome your fear to go into the world as Jesus 7. Read a Christian Classic: whether fiction or non-fiction Mere Christianity or Spiritual Warfare 8. Did you ever want to be a Cowboy: Read a western and not one just set in the west! 9. Ho, Ho, Ho!!! Read a book that centers around a holiday or celebration His Glory Revealed 10. Does your spirit feel like it needs a lift: Read a book that has the intention of refreshing your soul Come Thirsty 11. Are you an Activist? Read a Legal/Political Thriller The Messiah Code 12. An apple a day keeps the doctor away: Read a fiction book that centers on the medical field 13. He Shall Come as a Thief in the Night: Read a Prophecy/End Times/Apocalyptic Left Behind 14. Faith Comes By Hearing: Listen to an Audio Book, fiction or non-fiction as long as it is Christian (I have audio teachings but not books so probably not) 15. Salute to Our Heroes: Read a Military or Police Action book (would also include EMTs and firemen) 16. A Merry Heart Does You Good: Read a comedy and brighten your day (fiction or non) 17. I Feel Pretty: Read a chick-lit 18. Whole, Not in Part: Read a complete series in 2012 (minimum 3 to make a series) Left Behind series 19. You Like me, You Really Like Me: Read a Christy Award or INSPY awards http://inspys.com http://www.christyawards.com 20. I Can't Believe I Read the Whole Thing: Read a book over 400 pages Acts of the Apostles
Bonus Categories: Read 10 oldest on your TBR Gift a friend (you would need their address) with a book from their WL anonymously. "More blessed to give than to receive" Post a book review to the review thread for 2012. Others are always interested in hearing if a book is good, especially if it is a new author or from a genre not usually read. Last Edited on: 1/19/12 12:07 AM ET - Total times edited: 5 |
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Just thought that I would move this on up to the top of the forum JIC. |
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1. Read More Books in 2012 that 2011 - I read seven more books in 2012. 2. NICE TA MEETCHA! Love on a Dime by Cara Lynn James
3. Knowledge is Power: Read a commentary on either your favorite book of the bible or the book that you have the most trouble trying to 4. AH, THAT NEW-BOOK SMELL The Captive Heart by Dale Cramer
5. Stretch Your Imagination: Surprised by Suffering: The Role of Pain and Death in the Christian Life by R.C. Sproul 6. Walk the walk and Talk the Talk: The Reluctant Prophet by Nancy Rue 7. Read a Christian Classic: whether fiction or non-fiction 8. Did you ever want to be a Cowboy: Sixty Acres and a Bride by Regina Jennings 9. Ho, Ho, Ho!!! The Christmas Singing by Cindy Woodsmall 10. Does your spirit feel like it needs a lift: Wonderland Creek by Lynn Austin 11. Are you an Activist? Read a Legal/Political Thriller 12. An apple a day keeps the doctor away: The Apothecary's Daughter by Julie Klassen 13. He Shall Come as a Thief in the Night: Read a Prophecy/End Times/Apocalyptic 14. Faith Comes By Hearing: Listen to an Audio Book, fiction or non-fiction as long as it is Christian 15. Salute to Our Heroes: Lawman-In-Charge 16. A Merry Heart Does You Good: Read a comedy and brighten your day (fiction or non) 17. I Feel Pretty: The Secret Life of Becky Miller 18. Whole, Not in Part: The Rose Trilogy by Beverly Lewis: The Thorn, The Judgement, The Mercy 19. You Like me, You Really Like Me: The Maid of Fairbourne Hall 20. I Can't Believe I Read the Whole Thing: A Log Cabin Christmas Collection by various authors
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I want ot join... love ya all..thanks hugs and prayers |
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1. Read More Books in 2012 that 2011 2. NICE TA MEETCHA! Read a CF book that is written by an author you've never read before
3. Knowledge is Power: Read a commentary on either your favorite book of the bible or the book that you have the most trouble trying to 4. AH, THAT NEW-BOOK SMELL Read a new release for 2012 To Whisper Her Name Author:
5. Stretch Your Imagination: Read a book by a lesser know publishing house such as the following. These are examples and you aren't limited to them:
6. Walk the walk and Talk the Talk: Read a book that will help to encourage you to overcome your fear to go into the world as Jesus
7. Read a Christian Classic: whether fiction or non-fiction 8. Did you ever want to be a Cowboy: Read a western and not one just set in the west! 9. Ho, Ho, Ho!!! Read a book that centers around a holiday or celebration 10. Does your spirit feel like it needs a lift: Read a book that has the intention of refreshing your soul 11. Are you an Activist? Read a Legal/Political Thriller 12. An apple a day keeps the doctor away: Read a fiction book that centers on the medical field 13. He Shall Come as a Thief in the Night: Read a Prophecy/End Times/Apocalyptic 14. Faith Comes By Hearing: Listen to an Audio Book, fiction or non-fiction as long as it is Christian 15. Salute to Our Heroes: Read a Military or Police Action book (would also include EMTs and firemen) 16. A Merry Heart Does You Good: Read a comedy and brighten your day (fiction or non) 17. I Feel Pretty: Read a chick-lit 18. Whole, Not in Part: Read a complete series in 2012 (minimum 3 to make a series) 19. You Like me, You Really Like Me: Read a Christy Award or INSPY awards http://inspys.com http://www.christyawards.com 20. I Can't Believe I Read the Whole Thing: Read a book over 400 pages
Bonus Categories: Read 10 oldest on your TBR Gift a friend (you would need their address) with a book from their WL anonymously. "More blessed to give than to receive" Post a book review to the review thread for 2012. Others are always interested in hearing if a book is good, especially if it is a new author or from a genre not usually read. Last Edited on: 10/26/12 3:22 PM ET - Total times edited: 1 |
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Afternoon everyone... I would like to try to do the whole list this yr and the bonuses if I can, with me staying close to home now due to DH situation I will most likely have the time.. thanks for letting me play.. love you all wishing you lots of love, hugs and prayers,
1. Read More Books in 2012 that 2011 2. NICE TA MEETCHA! Read a CF book that is written by an author you've never read before
3. Knowledge is Power: Read a commentary on either your favorite book of the bible or the book that you have the most trouble trying to 4. AH, THAT NEW-BOOK SMELL Read a new release for 2012 Read A Lasting Impression by Tamera Alexander great book...
5. Stretch Your Imagination: Read a book by a lesser know publishing house such as the following. These are examples and you aren't limited to them:
6. Walk the walk and Talk the Talk: Read a book that will help to encourage you to overcome your fear to go into the world as Jesus 7. Read a Christian Classic: whether fiction or non-fiction 8. Did you ever want to be a Cowboy: Read a western and not one just set in the west! 9. Ho, Ho, Ho!!! Read a book that centers around a holiday or celebration 10. Does your spirit feel like it needs a lift: Read a book that has the intention of refreshing your soul 11. Are you an Activist? Read a Legal/Political Thriller 12. An apple a day keeps the doctor away: Read a fiction book that centers on the medical field 13. He Shall Come as a Thief in the Night: Read a Prophecy/End Times/Apocalyptic 14. Faith Comes By Hearing: Listen to an Audio Book, fiction or non-fiction as long as it is Christian 15. Salute to Our Heroes: Read a Military or Police Action book (would also include EMTs and firemen) 16. A Merry Heart Does You Good: Read a comedy and brighten your day (fiction or non) 17. I Feel Pretty: Read a chick-lit 18. Whole, Not in Part: Read a complete series in 2012 (minimum 3 to make a series) 19. You Like me, You Really Like Me: Read a Christy Award or INSPY awards http://inspys.com http://www.christyawards.com 20. I Can't Believe I Read the Whole Thing: Read a book over 400 pages
Bonus Categories: Read 10 oldest on your TBR Gift a friend (you would need their address) with a book from their WL anonymously. "More blessed to give than to receive"
Post a book review to the review thread for 2012. Others are always interested in hearing if a book is good, especially if it is a new author or from a genre not usually read.
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Welcome to Flight # 2012. We are prepared to take off into the New Year. Please make sure your Attitude and Blessings are secured and locked in an upright position. All self destructive devices should be turned off at this time. Should we lose Altitude under pressure, during the flight, reach up and pull down a Prayer.... Prayers will automatically be activated by Faith. Once your Faith is activated you can assist other passengers. There will be NO BAGGAGE, allowed on this flight. The Captain has cleared us for takeoff... Destination Peace and Happiness!!! |
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LoVE IT! Posting to Facebook... ;-) |
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I am going to join:) First time so please let me know if I do something wrong. Putting my list on here and I will perfect it later.
1. 2. NICE TA MEETCHA! Read a CF book that is written by an author you've never read before-
3. Knowledge is Power: Read a commentary on either your favorite book of the bible or the book that you have the most trouble trying to 4. AH, THAT NEW-BOOK SMELL Read a new release for 2012-The Accidental Bride by Denise Hunter. 5. Stretch Your Imagination: Read a book by a lesser know publishing house such as the following. The Sound of Red Returning by Sue Duffy
6. Walk the walk and Talk the Talk: Read a book that will help to encourage you to overcome your fear to go into the world as Jesus 7. Read a Christian Classic: whether fiction or non-fiction 8. Did you ever want to be a Cowboy: Read a western and not one just set in the west! 9. Ho, Ho, Ho!!! Read a book that centers around a holiday or celebration 10. Does your spirit feel like it needs a lift: Read a book that has the intention of refreshing your soul 11. Are you an Activist? Read a Legal/Political Thriller 12. An apple a day keeps the doctor away: Read a fiction book that centers on the medical field Heart's Safe Passage by Eakes. Does a midwife count? 13. He Shall Come as a Thief in the Night: Read a Prophecy/End Times/Apocalyptic The 13th Tribe by Liparulo Not sure this one would count or not. It is supposed to be end times but somewhat scifi I guess?
14. 15. Salute to Our Heroes: Read a Military or Police Action book (would also include EMTs and firemen) After All by Deborah Raney 16. A Merry Heart Does You Good: Read a comedy and brighten your day (fiction or non) 17. I Feel Pretty: Read a chick-lit My Stubborn Heart by Wade 18. Whole, Not in Part: Read a complete series in 2012 (minimum 3 to make a series) 19. You Like me, You Really Like Me: Read a Christy Award or INSPY awards Wolfsbane by Ronie Kendig 20. I Can't Believe I Read the Whole Thing: Read a book over 400 pages-Wayward Son by Tom Pollack
Bonus Categories: Read 10 oldest on your TBR Gift a friend (you would need their address) with a book from their WL anonymously. "More blessed to give than to receive" Post a book review to the review thread for 2012. Others are always interested in hearing if a book is good, especially if it is a new author or from a genre not usually read. Last Edited on: 6/6/12 10:06 AM ET - Total times edited: 4 |
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Yearly totals
Posted book reviews in 2012: 20 Categories completed 2012: 17 (17 completed in 2011) 1. Read More Books in 2012 than 2011 2011 read 83 Christian (107 total books) 2012 read 91 Christian (118 total books) as of 12/31/2012 2. NICE TA MEETCHA! Read a CF book that is written by an author you've never read before Promises, Promises by Amber Miller
3. Knowledge is Power: Read a commentary on either your favorite book of the bible or the book that you have the most trouble trying to 4. AH, THAT NEW-BOOK SMELL Read a new release for 2012 The Accidental Bride by Denise Hunter 5. Stretch Your Imagination: Read a book by a lesser know publishing house Prayers for Sale by Sandra Dallas
6. Walk the walk and Talk the Talk: Read a book that will help to encourage you to overcome your fear to go into the world as Jesus 7. Read a Christian Classic: whether fiction or non-fiction Angel Unaware by Dale Evans Rogers 8. Did you ever want to be a Cowboy: Read a western and not one just set in the west! No Place for a Lady by Maggie Brendan 9. Ho, Ho, Ho!!! Read a book that centers around a holiday or celebration An Irish Christmas by Melody Carlson 10. Does your spirit feel like it needs a lift: Read a book that has the intention of refreshing your soul Get Cozy, Josey by Susan May Warren 11. Are you an Activist? Read a Legal/Political Thriller A Vote of Confidence by Robin Lee Hatcher (Not sure if this is really a thriller) 12. An apple a day keeps the doctor away: Read a fiction book that centers on the medical field Paper Roses by Amanda Cabot 13. He Shall Come as a Thief in the Night: Read a Prophecy/End Times/Apocalyptic 14. Faith Comes By Hearing: Listen to an Audio Book, fiction or non-fiction as long as it is Christian 15. Salute to Our Heroes: Read a Military or Police Action book (would also include EMTs and firemen) A Woman's Place by Lynn Austin 16. A Merry Heart Does You Good: Read a comedy and brighten your day (fiction or non) 17. I Feel Pretty: Read a chick-lit The Convenient Groom by Denise Hunter 18. Whole, Not in Part: Read a complete series in 2012 (minimum 3 to make a series) I Heart Bloomberg, Let Them Eat Fruitcake, Spring Broke, and Three Weddings and a Bar Mitzvah by Melody Carlson 19. You Like me, You Really Like Me: Read a Christy Award or INSPY awards http://inspys.com http://www.christyawards.com The Mending String by Cliff Coon (2005 First Novel) 20. I Can't Believe I Read the Whole Thing: Read a book over 400 pages Sophie's Heart by Lori Wick
Bonus Categories: Read 10 oldest on your TBR Gift a friend (you would need their address) with a book from their WL anonymously. "More blessed to give than to receive" Post a book review to the review thread for 2012. Others are always interested in hearing if a book is good, especially if it is a new author or from a genre not usually read. 5 posted 3/4/12 YTD posted = 20 6 posted 2/14/2012 YTD posted = 15 4 posted 2/2/2012 (in January thread) YTD posted = 9 5 posted 1/23/2012
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I never claimed my spot for the Challenge! 1. Read More Books in 2012 that 2011 - I did 24 last year, so my goal is 25. 2. NICE TA MEETCHA! A Vote of Confidence by Robin Lee Hatcher (completed 2/12)
3. Knowledge is Power: Read a commentary on either your favorite book of the bible or the book that you have the most trouble trying to 4. AH, THAT NEW-BOOK SMELL The Messenger by Siri Mitchell
5. Stretch Your Imagination: Read a book by a lesser know publishing house such as the following. These are examples and you aren't limited to them:
6. Walk the walk and Talk the Talk: Read a book that will help to encourage you to overcome your fear to go into the world as Jesus 7. Read a Christian Classic: whether fiction or non-fiction 8. Did you ever want to be a Cowboy: Sxteen Brides by Stephanie Grace Whitson (completed 1/28) 9. Ho, Ho, Ho!!! The Lord is My Shepherd by Debbie Viguie (Easter, completed 2/18) 10. Does your spirit feel like it needs a lift: Read a book that has the intention of refreshing your soul 11. Are you an Activist? The Bishop by Steven James 12. An apple a day keeps the doctor away: The Unquiet Bones by Mel Starr (completed 2/6) 13. He Shall Come as a Thief in the Night: Read a Prophecy/End Times/Apocalyptic 14. Faith Comes By Hearing: Listen to an Audio Book, fiction or non-fiction as long as it is Christian 15. Salute to Our Heroes: The Rivers Run Dry by Sibella Giorello 16. A Merry Heart Does You Good: Read a comedy and brighten your day (fiction or non) 17. I Feel Pretty: Read a chick-lit 18. Whole, Not in Part: Hugh de Singleton series (four books) 19. You Like me, You Really Like Me: A Heart Most Worthy by Siri Mitchell (2011 Inspy Nominee) (completed 4/16) 20. I Can't Believe I Read the Whole Thing: The Queen by Steven James (519 pages) Last Edited on: 11/26/12 1:35 PM ET - Total times edited: 2 |
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Here is a link to the 2012 Christy Award Nominees |
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1. Read More Books in 2012 that 2011 read 54 in 2011 so I have a lot of books to read. I've read 56 so far. 2. NICE TA MEETCHA! Read a CF book that is written by an author you've never read before A Time to Love by Barbara Cameron also read Watching the Tree Limbs by Mary E. DeMuth
3. Knowledge is Power: Read a commentary on either your favorite book of the bible or the book that you have the most trouble trying to 4. AH, THAT NEW-BOOK SMELL Read a new release for 2012 Not in the Heart by Chris Fabry also read Heart Echoes by Sally John also read Tidewater Inn by Colleen Coble also read The Bridge by Karen Kingsbury 11/12 also read The Amish Bride by Mindy Starns Clark and Leslie Gould 11/12
5. Stretch Your Imagination: Read a book by a lesser know publishing house such as the following. These are examples and you aren't limited to them: The Vision by Debi Pearl and published by Pearl Books---This was an unusual book that I had a little trouble following. It was prophetic and a bit doomsdayish. It is different from most Christian Fiction I have read. The chapters are broken up into segments that jump from one scenario to another. Some people like that but it was difficult for me to keep up with all the people and the things they were involved with. Destiny Junction by Michael Phillips--published by Destiny Image--This was an excellent book. It is about the sudden death of a young lady and the impact her death had on those who knew her or had a chance meeting with her. It causes one to think about their own standing with God and how to know God better. This is a book I am considering keeping and reading again or giving to someone that is unsure of their standing with God. Excellent read for anyone.
6. Walk the walk and Talk the Talk: Read a book that will help to encourage you to overcome your fear to go into the world as Jesus 7. Read a Christian Classic: whether fiction or non-fiction The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis (Dec. 2012) 8. Did you ever want to be a Cowboy: Read a western and not one just set in the west! Blue Moon Promise by Colleen Coble This one is about a cowboy and an arranged marriage. There is also a mystery to be solved. (read June 2012) 9. Ho, Ho, Ho!!! Read a book that centers around a holiday or celebration The Christmas Singing by Cindy Woodsmall (July 2012) 10. Does your spirit feel like it needs a lift: Read a book that has the intention of refreshing your soul Master Potter by Jill Austin (9/12) 11. Are you an Activist? Read a Legal/Political Thriller Salty Like Blood by Harry Kraus, MD centered on the disappearance of a young girl and her father's quest to find her (10/12) 12. An apple a day keeps the doctor away: Read a fiction book that centers on the medical field Trauma Plan Grace Medical by Candace Calvert (6/12) 13. He Shall Come as a Thief in the Night: Read a Prophecy/End Times/Apocalyptic 14. Faith Comes By Hearing: Listen to an Audio Book, fiction or non-fiction as long as it is Christian 15. Salute to Our Heroes: Read a Military or Police Action book (would also include EMTs and firemen) In Harm's Way by Irene Hannon (March 2012) also An Eye for An Eye by Irene Hannon (Sept. 2012) also Lethal Legacy by Irene Hannon (Sept. 2012) 16. A Merry Heart Does You Good: Read a comedy and brighten your day (fiction or non) 17. I Feel Pretty: Read a chick-lit To Have and To Hold by Tracie Peterson and Judith Miller (March 2012) 18. Whole, Not in Part: Read a complete series in 2012 (minimum 3 to make a series) Legacies of the Ancient River by Angela Elwell Hunt 3 in the series #1 Dreamers #2 Brothers #3 Journey completed 7/25/12 also read Lori Wick's English Garden Series--#1The Proposal, #2 The Rescue, #3 The Visitor, and #4 The Pursuit (completed Dec. 2012) 19. You Like me, You Really Like Me: Read a Christy Award or INSPY awards http://inspys.com http://www.christyawards.com read Who Do I Talk To? by Neta Jackson------2010 Christy Award Winner read May 2012 20. I Can't Believe I Read the Whole Thing: Read a book over 400 pages The Priest's Graveyard by Ted Dekker 416 pages (Feb 2012) also read Illusion by Frank Peretti 495 pages (May 2012)
Bonus Categories: Read 10 oldest on your TBR Mixed Blessings by Rick Hamlin read 4/12 Dreamers by Angela Elwell Hunt read 7/12 Stolen Identity by Brian Regrut read 7/12 Destiny Junction by Michael Phillips read 8/12 Brink of Death by Brandilyn Collins read 11/12 Gift a friend (you would need their address) with a book from their WL anonymously. "More blessed to give than to receive" Post a book review to the review thread for 2012. Others are always interested in hearing if a book is good, especially if it is a new author or from a genre not usually read. I'm not sure I posted the review in the right place but I did write one for The Virtuous Woman by Vicki Courtney. It was an excellent read and I recommend it to every woman out there. It will inspire and encourage you as you walk out your role as a woman. Also, wrote a review of Not in the Heart by Chris Fabry.
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1. Read More Books in 2012 that 2011 Read 53 books in 2011 2012 24 2. NICE TA MEETCHA! Read a CF book that is written by an author you've never read before A Tailor Made Bride by Karen Witemeyer
3. Knowledge is Power: Read a commentary on either your favorite book of the bible or the book that you have the most trouble trying to 4. AH, THAT NEW-BOOK SMELL Read a new release for 2012
5. Stretch Your Imagination: Read a book by a lesser know publishing house such as the following. These are examples and you aren't limited to them:
6. Walk the walk and Talk the Talk: Read a book that will help to encourage you to overcome your fear to go into the world as Jesus 7. Read a Christian Classic: whether fiction or non-fiction 8. Did you ever want to be a Cowboy: Read a western and not one just set in the west! 9. Ho, Ho, Ho!!! Read a book that centers around a holiday or celebration 10. Does your spirit feel like it needs a lift: Read a book that has the intention of refreshing your soul 11. Are you an Activist? Read a Legal/Political Thriller 12. An apple a day keeps the doctor away: Read a fiction book that centers on the medical field 13. He Shall Come as a Thief in the Night: Read a Prophecy/End Times/Apocalyptic 14. Faith Comes By Hearing: Listen to an Audio Book, fiction or non-fiction as long as it is Christian 15. Salute to Our Heroes: Read a Military or Police Action book (would also include EMTs and firemen) 16. A Merry Heart Does You Good: Read a comedy and brighten your day (fiction or non) 17. I Feel Pretty: Read a chick-lit 18. Whole, Not in Part: Read a complete series in 2012 (minimum 3 to make a series) 19. You Like me, You Really Like Me: Read a Christy Award or INSPY awards http://inspys.com http://www.christyawards.com 20. I Can't Believe I Read the Whole Thing: Read a book over 400 pages Until We Reach Home - Lynn Austin
Bonus Categories: Read 10 oldest on your TBR 1. A Veiled Reflection - Tracie Peterson 2. The Long Awated Child - Tracie Peterson 5/16/12 3. Westward the Dream - Tracie Peterson 5/23/12 4. Danger in the Shadows - Dee Henderson 5. The Protector - Dee Henderson 6. The Truth Seeker - Dee Henderson 7. The Healer - Dee Henderson 8. The Guardian - Dee Henderson 9. The O'Malley Chroniciles - Dee Henderson 10. Daughter of Joy - Kathleen Morgan
Gift a friend (you would need their address) with a book from their WL anonymously. "More blessed to give than to receive" Post a book review to the review thread for 2012. Others are always interested in hearing if a book is good, especially if it is a new author or from a genre not usually read.
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Dont know what's going on with my list on the first page; everytime I try to edit it and straighten it up, it gets all wonky..........last week when I tried I lost the whole thing and had to start over so it's not totally complete...........oh well. |
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I want to say thank you for starting this challenge. It has motivated me to read several books I have had on my shelf for a looong time. The one I finished today was such a great book and was so encouraging. I had no idea it would be so enjoyable. I hope more people will get involved and write reviews as well so I can see what books might be good to read next. |
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Are you going to do this challenge again for 2013? If so I'd like to be involved. I've never done a challenge on here yet and sounds fun! :) |
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