December's Build Your Own Challenge

[Alycia]

Katherine wrote: "Alycia wrote: "10 Ways is good too although I liked book 1 better"

Alycia, I felt the same way, but from what Sarah said, I think book 3 will wrap everything up nicely."

Oh good! I cant wait for it and to see what else Sarah comes up with

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Dina wrote: "You're just getting yourself ready for your New Year's no-buying-books resolution, aren't you? Smart girl! ;)"

Amen!

[Dina]

Gasp! You're not Dhestiny anymore, UM?!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

I was just playing around with it.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Bekah wrote: "Curse you Dhes!!!!!"

Me? Why me??? LOL Cuz you can't control your book buying any better than I can?? LOL

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

How did I miss this thread I am in! I am not sure what I will do probably a clean up challenge and try and read all the books I have outstanding for other challenges

[Bekah, Fellow Kleypasaholic]

so what did you buy?????

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

So, this was my final purchase *twitch, twitch* -

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Suzanne wrote: "How did I miss this thread I am in!"

Hell if I know! Did you get the email notice, or are you opted out?

[Bekah, Fellow Kleypasaholic]

is everything 50% off?

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Everything except Samhain publishers.

[Suzanne (Under the Covers Book blog)]

I think I just wasn't paying attention! I love challenges I find it almost impossibel to opt out!

I have no luvk with fictionpress it always always crashes on me : (

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

fictionwise.com you mean? That sucks!

[Bekah, Fellow Kleypasaholic]

is the club free to join? prob not since books are cheaper...

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

No, if you get the club price, it's like $25 per year. I don't buy enough to make that worth it, but with the 50% off, I saved a ton without the membership.

[Leah]

Suzanne wrote: "I love challenges I find it almost impossibel to opt out!"

Well, that's an understatement right there!

[Bekah, Fellow Kleypasaholic]

well...I had 14 books in my cart and then had problems cuz it kept wanting me to pick my format..which was strange cause there was no where to pick a format...so I ended up only getting four...

the other ten..i don't think that it will open on my nook.

so i'm super bummed... I'm not overly fond of that website!!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

That's stinks, Bekah!!! I hope you like the ones you did get!

[Cyn Mistress Kitty]

Bekah, do you have a Kindle?

[♥ Beth]

Hey Bekah, you don't actually pick your format until after you make the purchase. Once the books are purchased they go into your Fictionwise Bookshelf and you can choose the format you need from there. As long as the book you purchase says MultiFormat next to the title you will be able to read it with your nook, or any other eReader. (just make sure that you do not purchase the books that say Secure eFormat next to their titles)

So once, the book is purchased and in your Fictionwise Bookshelf, this is the list of formats that will be available for you to download:

MultiFormat:
eReader [-er.PDB]
ePub [.EPUB]
Adobe [.PDF]
Microsoft [.LIT]
Palm Doc [.PDB]
Rocket/REB1100 [.RB]
Franklin [.FUB]
Hiebook [.KML]
Sony Reader [.LRF]
Isilo [-is.PDB]
Mobipocket [.PRC]
Kindle [.MOBI]
OEBFF Full VGA [.IMP]
OEBFF Half VGA [.IMP]

I don't have a Nook, but I'm pretty sure the format that works best for the Nook is ePub. Just download the ePub version to your eReader.

BTW.. The sale is still active today so it is not too late yet!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

I will be participating. I will be reading Christmas-themed books all throughout December. I will post my list later.

[Cyn Mistress Kitty]

Bekah, you must go to "Help" at Fictionwise and scroll down to Kindle and it will take you to the steps you need to do to set up Fictionwise on your Amazon account etc. You have to do this before you can download. The same thing happened to me and I was like WTH and getting really frustrated.

[♥ Beth]

Cyn, after reading Bekah's post (post #68), it sounds like she has a Nook not a Kindle.. Bekah, do you have a Kindle or a Nook?

[Becky]

I'll play again.

To finish any outstanding/ending challenge
The Devil Wears Plaid by Teresa Medeiros
My Lord Scandal by Emma Wildes

Christmas Themed
The Christmas Brides by Linda Lael Miller
A Christmas Promise by Mary Balogh

New to me

COMPLETE 0/6

[Mandy]

Im going to do 12 from my TBR pile and spell SANTA.

[Bekah, Fellow Kleypasaholic]

♥ Beth wrote: "Hey Bekah, you don't actually pick your format until after you make the purchase. Once the books are purchased they go into your Fictionwise Bookshelf and you can choose the format you need from t..."

Beth! Thank you so much!! I was really disappointed because about 10 of my picks were that stupid secure e reader format!!! Oh well.

[Bekah, Fellow Kleypasaholic]

Cyn wrote: "Bekah, do you have a Kindle?"

Nope, a Nook!

[Bekah, Fellow Kleypasaholic]

Thanks ladies for helping me out! I really appreciate it!

[Dina]

Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "I will be participating. I will be reading Christmas-themed books all throughout December. I will post my list later."

Yay! Would you mind posting your list on a new message instead of updating this one, Danielle? I'm interested in stalking seeing what you're going to read, as I'll be building a similar challenge. :D

[♥ Beth]

Your welcome Bekah!

[Danielle The Book Huntress , Certifiable St. Vinnie's Ninny]

Will do, Dina. I have about 32 Christmas themed books picked out, but I certainly won't get all those read. :)

[Dina]

Wow, 32? I don't keep a separate shelf for Christmas themed books so I don't know how many I have. I'm organized, but there's room for improvement. :)

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Bekah, I hope you're able to get it to work. 50% off is excellent savings, of course, and who doesn't like to save.

Though, I don't like saving so much that I won't spend on books. LOL

[Cyn Mistress Kitty]

Bekah wrote: "Cyn wrote: "Bekah, do you have a Kindle?"

Nope, a Nook!"

Sorry, I couldn't help. I have a Kindle

[Bekah, Fellow Kleypasaholic]

Dhes, I bought 5 more today...4 yesterday, and then I bought the Virgin River series 1-4 bundle. I believe that I have officially put my pocket book away.

Hopefully for the rest of the month - at least where books are concerned. I mean its really a problem. Ugh...

Cyn - Its ok, I really appreciate you just being here and offering. Makes me feel warm inside to know I've got friends here watchin my back!! Thank you.

[Cyn Mistress Kitty]

You're welcome and anytime sista.

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Bekah wrote: "Dhes, I bought 5 more today...4 yesterday, and then I bought the Virgin River series 1-4 bundle. I believe that I have officially put my pocket book away.

Hopefully for the rest of the month - at least where books are concerned. I mean its really a problem. Ugh..."

But at least you're not alone. Maybe we should all be quarantined. With our books. In the same house so we can share said books?

[Bekah, Fellow Kleypasaholic]

Maybe...I don't know...but someone needs to start exercising some self control. I tried to put a ban on book buying in October...clearly that didn't work.

Now I'm hoping to not buy in Jan and Feb. The only books I'll buy are group read books and anything from a series I'm looking forward to.

I will even have to resist those great 50% off blowout sales!!!!

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Bekah, as I suggested before, send me your credit cards and I'll make sure you don't go on another buying binge because I'll have maxed out your CCs.

[Alycia]

Toss some books my way too Dhes. Make sure they are super spicy :)

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Alycia wrote: "Toss some books my way too Dhes. Make sure they are super spicy :)"

Will do! LOL

[Alycia]

Thanks! :)

[Bekah, Fellow Kleypasaholic]

Bekah wrote: "well...I had 14 books in my cart and then had problems cuz it kept wanting me to pick my format..which was strange cause there was no where to pick a format...so I ended up only getting four...

..."

Well, good news/bad news....I actually can read those secure e reads from fictionwise...So...............

I bought em.

NOW I'M DONE

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Congrats, Bekah!!!

[Robyn]

I'm going to participate. I'm not sure if all will be Christmas theme. Will get list together a post soon.

[Alycia]

I'm changing my challenge.
I'm going to try for 9

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

Did you find Lords of Passion somewhere, Alycia, or just anticipating?

[Bekah, Fellow Kleypasaholic]

Here's my updated list:

Read 12 books from my TBR Mountain


DECEMBER


1. Start Me Up
2. Lead Me On
3. The Playboy's Proposition (The Medici Men, #2)
4. The Greek Tycoon's Love-Child: The Greek Tycoons
5. Wedding at King's Convenience (Kings of California, #6)
6. The Arrangement
7. The Billionaire's Fake Engagement
8. Mistress by Agreement
9.
10.
11.
12. First Drop of Crimson

[UniquelyMoi ~ BlithelyBookish, Your Humble Servant]

I'll be reading 10 books from my TBR, either print or ebooks.

[Alycia]

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "Did you find Lords of Passion somewhere, Alycia, or just anticipating?"

Just anticipating! It comes out nov 30 in paperback and dec 1 in ebook. It's supposed to be a HR anthology. I'm buying mostly for the Kate Pearce story :)