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Paranormal 11.11.11 Book Challenge
I started my first book today....Vampire Academy. It'll take a few days to read since I'm also starting book 6 of the Cheney Duvall, MD series.
I'm in too, will post books in a bit.2/11 Done
1. Vampires - Lord of Misrule
2. Werewolves - The Accidental Werewolf
3. Shapeshifter - Pride
4. Ghosts - The Summoning
5. Witches - Barely Bewitched
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10. Demons - Reign or Shine
11. Mermaids -TBD
I'm in. I'll post titles as I read them.Vampires - Completed
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Question - since the challenge start date is January 1st are we supposed to include books we've already read this year or just ones from today foward? Thanks
Sandy wrote: "Question - since the challenge start date is January 1st are we supposed to include books we've already read this year or just ones from today foward? Thanks"Sandy, I don't know for sure since I didn't create the challenge but I'm guessing that PNR books you read from January 1st should be counted.
Inga wrote: "Great challenge, Ashley! :) Thank you :)
Sashana wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Question - since the challenge start date is January 1st are we supposed to include books we've already read this year or just ones from today foward? Thanks"
Sandy, I don't know for since I didn't create the challenge but I'm guessing that PNR books you read from January 1st should be counted"
Sashana, your guess is right. As long the paranormal book is read in 2011 before or until November 11th it counts.
So its 11 categories with 11 books in each category, correct?
I'm in. I will post later.Jessica, good question for clarification!
Also, if 11 books per category, can books overlap categories, i.e., books contains both demons and witches?
Sandy, thank you for posting your 11 categories! I was starting to wonder how I'd find 11 different paranormal sub-genres. I think I can read 1 paranormal book a month. I'll post my selections in a bit.
I'm back in. Going to go for the easy level. I'm so glad there is one now!1. Fae:
2. Angel: Dark Angel
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4. Witch: Night World: Spellbinder
5. Werewolf:
6. Shape-shifter: Witchlight
7. Ghost: Heartless
8. Psychic: Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye
9. Demon: Bearers of the Black Staff: Legends of Shannara
10. Zombies: The Forest of Hands and Teeth
11. Djinn: Ptolemy's Gate
Completed: 3/11
Jessica wrote: "So its 11 categories with 11 books in each category, correct?"Yes that's correct
Melinda wrote: "I'm in. I will post later.
Jessica, good question for clarification!
Also, if 11 books per category, can books overlap categories, i.e., books contains both demons and witches?"
Yes books can overlap categories.
Melinda wrote: "Perfect! Great challenge!!"Thanks :)
Rachel wrote: "Mermaids, satyrs, elves, centaurs..."Thank you, Rachel! I totally forgot about satyrs and centaurs.
My picks will more than likely change a few times.Completed 24/121
Vampires
7. Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris
8. Dark Lover by J.R. Ward
11. Cryptic Cravings by Ellen Schreiber
Witches
2. Every Which Way But Dead by Kim Harrison
3. A Fistful of Charms by Kim Harrison
4. For a Few Demons More by Kim Harrison
5. The Outlaw Demon Wails by Kim Harrison
6. White Witch, Black Curse by Kim Harrison
7. Black Magic Sanction by Kim Harrison
9. The Initiation by L. J. Smith
10. Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins
Werewolves
2. Shiver by Maggie Stiefvater
3. Full Moon Rising by Keri Arthur
4. Once in a Full Moon by Ellen Schreiber
5. Bitten by Kelley Armstrong
6. Moon Called by Patricia Briggs
7. Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Barnes
8. The Accidental Werewolf by Dakota Cassidy
9. Low Red Moon by Ivy Devlin
10. Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause
11. Never Cry Werewolf by Heather Davis
Shapeshifters
3. Pride by Rachel Vincent
4. Prey by Rachel Vincent
5. Shift by Rachel Vincent
6. Alpha by Rachel Vincent
8. Tiger Eye by Marjorie M. Liu
9. Playing With Fire by Katie MacAlister
10. Lord of the Fading Lands by C.L. Wilson
11.Pride Mates by Jennifer Ashley
Angels
1. Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick
2. Torment by Lauren Kate
3. Covet by J. R. Ward
4. Crave by J. R. Ward
5. Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
6. The Fallen by Thomas E Sniegoski
7. Unearthly by Cynthia Hand
8. Personal Demons by Lisa Desrochers
9. Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh
10. Angel by L.A. Weatherly
11. The Fallen: Raziel by Kristina Douglas
Mermaids
1. Goddess of the Sea by PC Cast
3. A Mermaid's Kiss by Joey W. Hill
4. A Witch's Beauty by Joey W. Hill
5. A Mermaid's Ransom by Joey W. Hill
6. Lost Voices by Sarah Porter
8. Forgive My Fins by Tera Lynn Childs
9. Siren's Call by Devyn Quinn
10. Sea Change by Aimee Friedman
11. Ingo by Helen Dunmore
Fairies
2. Radiant Shadows by Melissa Marr
3. Darkest Mercy by Melissa Marr
4. The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
5. The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa
6. The Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa
7. Born at Midnight by C.C. Hunter
8. Need by Carrie Jones
9. Ash by Malinda Lo
10. Tithe by Holly Black
11. Wings by Aprilynne Pike
Greek Mythology
2. The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
3. The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan
4. The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
5. The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
6. The Demigod Files by Rick Riordan
7. The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan
8. The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan
9. The Red Pyramid by Rick Riordan
10. Goddess of Spring by P.C. Cast
11. Nobody's Princess by Esther M Friesner Childs
Demons
2. Succubus on Top by Richelle Mead
3. Succubus Dreams by Richelle Mead
4. Succubus Heat by Richelle Mead
5. Succubus Shadows by Richelle Mead
6. Succubus Revealed by Richelle Mead
8. Accidentally Demonic by Dakota Cassidy
9. The Darkest Night by Gena Showalter
10. Pleasure Unbound by Larissa Ione
11. The Accidental Demon Slayer by Angie Fox
Ghosts
2. The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong
3. Nevermore by Kelly Creagh
4. Devoured by Amanda Marrone
5. Immortal by Gillian Shields
6. The Hollow by Jessica Verday
7. Bleeding Violet by Dia Reeves
8. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving
9. Shadowland by Meg Cabot
10.Shade by Jeri Smith-Ready
11.Hereafter by Tara Hudson
Zombies
3. Strange Angels by Lili St. Crow
4. Betrayals by Lili St. Crow
5. Jealousy by Lili St. Crow
6. Defiance by Lili St. Crow
7. You Are So Undead to Me by Stacey Jay
8. Undead Much by Stacey Jay
9. Generation Dead by Daniel Waters
10. Kiss of Life by Daniel Waters
11. The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan
Wow Ashley, you really went for the challenge! I'm impressed that you found 11 books in each of the 11 categories.
Well I've had this challenge planned since October of 2010 with a list made up already so most of the work was done. I've changed some of the books quite of few times and switched one category for another. I thought I'd have more trouble with most of the categories but was surprised at the amount I found for each category expect for vampires of course and werewolves.
Ashley = awesome + ambitious + good source of categories and book ideas... :)
Awesomevegan wrote: "Ashley = awesome + ambitious + good source of categories and book ideas... :)"Thank you. Your also awesome just like your username states you are. :)
Ashley wrote: "Awesomevegan wrote: "Ashley = awesome + ambitious + good source of categories and book ideas... :)"Thank you. Your also awesome just like your username states you are. :)"
Awwww thank you! I have been using that username for years. :)
I seriously will be looking over that list for this challenge and beyond for reading ideas. I am always lost finding books for certain categories.
I updated the details of the challenge in the first post for clarification.
I am sorry. I had to drop out. I can not read that many books in that time frame. I am being realistic with myself here. Great challenge for some people though. :)
I don't expect to finish this challenge either but it's fun to try. And some of the books I have can count in more than one category so I don't have to read 121 books.
I'm in... it shouldn't be too hard if we can use the same book in multiple categories.
I told myself I wasn't going to to take on any more challenges for awhile, but well I'm addicted to them and most the books I read are paranormal in nature anyways, so I'm in! List to come:
I think this is one challenge I can actually finish. :) I'm in. So glad I can include things I've already read this year.
Ooooh. Hm. I'll have to drop out too. Great idea though!
Yeah. I don't think I read enough of this genre to fill all eleven categories. So, I'm joining the rest of those dropping out.
I agree that it's a lot of books to cover in 11 months. But they aren't called challenges without good reason! :-)I'm still in, just haven't development my list yet! It will be fun to see how many I can cover as my yearly challenge is 80 books (I think).
Thanks Ashley for coming up with a great challenge!
I'm still going to do a modified version and read one book from each of the 11 categories I chose though. I just don't own enough PNR/UF books to make it to 121 by 11 November and I have too many other kinds of books to read first.
Paranormal 11.11.11 Book ChallengeVampires
Once Bitten by Claire Willis
Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K Hamilton
Unraveled by Gena Showalter
An unwanted Hunger by Ciana Stone
Pale Demon by Kim Harrison
Green Eyed Demon by Jaye Wells
Wicked Game by Jeri Smith-Ready
Werewolves
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
A Certain Wolfish Charm by Lydia Dare
Witches/Mages
Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning
Rebellion by Stacey Benefiel Wallace
The Unsuspecting Mage by Brian Pratt
Pale Demon by Kim Harrison
Green Eyed Demon by Jaye Wells
Angels
Rebellion by Stacey Benefiel Wallace
City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
City of Glass by Cassandra Clare
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
Shadow Fall by Erin Kellison
Shifters
Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K Hamilton
Stray by Rachel Vincent
Demons
City of Ashes by Cassandra Clare
City of Glass by Cassandra Clare
Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare
Along Came a Demon by Linda Welch
The Demon Queen and the Locksmith by Spencer Baum
Fae
Pale Demon by Kim Harrison
Aliens
Blacklisted by Gena Showalter
Rogue Hunter by Kevis Hendrickson
Ghosts
The Ghost Shrink, The Accidental Gigolo, and the Poltergiest Accountant by Vivi Andrews
Zombies
Strange Angels by Lilith Saintcrow
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Ghosts (Group 11)
1. The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong
2. Nevermore by Kelly Creagh
3. Devoured by Amanda Marrone
4. Born at Midnight by C.C. Hunter
5. Bleeding Violet by Dia Reeves
6. Immortal by Gillian Shields
7. The Hollow by Jessica Verday
8. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving
9. Shadowland by Meg Cabot
10.Shade by Jeri Smith-Ready
11.Give Up the Ghost by Megan Crewe
I'll like to ask, how do we update on our progress in this challenge? Do we make a post everytime we have something crossed out or do we post our original list and when the challenge closes, we make a post to share what we've accomplished?
i think i am going to give this a go. We can add as we go right?Witches
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So Sashana messaged me with a great suggestion which was to have two levels to this challenge; easy and hard. The easy level would be to just have 11 different paranormal categories with 1 book in each category. The hard level would be to have 11 different paranormal categories with 11 books in each category. What do you all think?
Ashley wrote: "So Sashana messaged me with a good suggestion which was to have two levels to this challenge; easy and hard. The easy level would be to just have 11 different paranormal categories with 1 book in e..."Sounds good to me. You may get more people joining with the 2 levels. So I say "go for it". :-)
That sounds good. A friend of mine wanted to do it until she realized that it was 11 books in 11 catagories. She wanted to do 1 book in each catagory. I'm not going to overlap my books even though we can. I like the idea of 121 books. My goal was 100. Last year I read about 100 books in 9 months. With an additional 2 months, and being addicted to the first series (Vampire Academy), I don't think it'll be a problem. I'm updating my yearly goal to 150 since I also have the Cheney Duvall MD searies to read. And more series on this challenge that I will want to finish.
I think that's a great idea!! :D :D It would deinitely open up the challenge to more people. :)
@ Melinda, Jennifer, & Melissa Thanks for your input.@ Sashana Thanks again for the suggestion.
I updated the details again with info about the 2 levels.
Sorry, for posting this question again, but I think it might have gotten lost with all the other comments. :)I was wondering, how do we update on our progress in this challenge? Do we make a post everytime we have something crossed out or do we post our original list and when the challenge closes, we make a post to share what we've accomplished?
Ashley wrote: "@ Melinda, Jennifer, & Melissa Thanks for your input.
@ Sashana Thanks again for the suggestion.
I updated the details again with info about the 2 levels."
Melissa wrote: "Sorry, for posting this question again, but I think it might have gotten lost with all the other comments. :)I was wondering, how do we update on our progress in this challenge? Do we make a po..."
That's alright. Sorry I missed it the first time.
Once your list is posted just edit it to cross out each book once you have read them.
All right, thanks!! :D :DAshley wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Sorry, for posting this question again, but I think it might have gotten lost with all the other comments. :)
I was wondering, how do we update on our progress in this challenge? D..."
Melissa wrote: "All right, thanks!! :D :DAshley wrote: "Melissa wrote: "Sorry, for posting this question again, but I think it might have gotten lost with all the other comments. :)
I was wondering, how do ..."
Your welcome :D
I'm in for the easy.Selkie/mermaid/merman
Psychics/paranormal powers
Witches/Wizards
Werewolves
Other paranormal I intend to read for challenge
Vampires
Fae
Ghosts
Dragons
Gods
Angels
Demon
11.11.11 ChallengeDuration: Jan. 1-Nov. 11
Completed: 6/11 Categories
*Some picks are subject to change*
Witches/Mages
Vampires
Fae
Demons/Succubi/Incubus
Werewolves
8.Wolfsbane by Andrea Cremer
11.Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn
Shifters
Angels
8.Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick
Psychic/Aliens/Elemenatals
Merfolk/Sirens/Selkies
5.Demon Song by Cat Adams
8.Siren by Tricia Rayburn
9.Undercurrent by Tricia Rayburn
10.Ripple by Mandy Hubbard
11.So Shelly by Ty Roth
Ghosts/Banshees/Spirits/Possessions
9.My Soul to Save by Rachel Vincent
Zombies
1.Zombie Blondes by Brian James
2.Passing Strange by David Waters
5.Zombies Vs. Unicorns by Various Authors
6.Married With Zombies by Jesse Petersen
Yaaaaay, thank you for giving us two levels to choose from! I'll repost my books in a minute.Kelly, great to see you here!
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Details: You choose your own categories but you must have 11 categories and they must be paranormal. Some examples are: Vampires, Werewolves, Witches, Angels, Demons, etc.
Update: This challenge will now have two levels.
Easy Level: The easy level would be to just have 11 different paranormal categories with 1 book in each category.
Hard Level: The hard level would be to have 11 different paranormal categories with 11 books in each category.
Also books can overlap categories. Example (thanks to Melinda): if a book contains both demons and witches they may be counted in the demons category and witches category or just one or the other it's up to you.
Duration: January 1, 2011 - November 11, 2011