General reminder of what you're signing up for:
Option A: Read authors A to Z. Commit to reading 26 books theoretically speaking.
Option B: Read titles A to Z. Commit to reading 26 books theoretically speaking.
Option C: Read both authors A to Z and titles A to Z (52 books; this is the challenge Joy created)
Option D: Read internationally A to Z (books representing 26 different countries) (The books could be from international authors (writers from that country); however, it's fine if a book is only set in that country. If need be, instead of countries one could use cities, states, regions, etc. The idea is to use proper place names. If you'd like you could even use a few fictional countries.)
Option E: Read 26 Alphabet books. Embrace your inner child and go visit the children's section!
Mention in your comment which option(s) you'll be committing to. Sign ups begin December 1, 2008. (The challenge does NOT start until January 1, 2009, but early sign ups are definitely encouraged!) The challenge closes to new participants on June 30, 2009.
The full rules can be read here.
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I'm in for '09! ;)
MizB
I'm in for Option B.
I think I'm gonna go for D. That just sounds like a really fun idea - probably I'll mix it up with international and national stuff. I'm looking forward to that one :)
I'm in. I'm going for option C and D. For D, I'm just going to be flexible and use a mix of cities, regions, and countries. I read a fair amount of fantasy, so I'm hoping to get those X and Q places that way!
I'm in for option b and d a double whammy
Me too! I'm in for OPTION B =]
Oh no! I meant to say Option A, not Option B. Oops
K I'm in for option C
It didn't specify so no time limit?
I am going to do Option D. I would love to learn about different places and cultures
I'd like to do this please. Option C I think.
I love this challenge. I'd like to do Option B. Thanks
I am in for this '09 challenge. I choose option C. Yadlik
I think I'll just do Authors this year. So option A it is.
I am in for Option B in '09.
Sounds fun!
Option...C? (Both Author and Title). If this seems to be failing, I'll go with option A, reading by Author name.
Sounds awesome!! Thanks for hosting!
This is one of my favorite challenges. I'm in for option C.
I'm going for option C.
I'm going in for option C!
I am in for option C
I'm in for options A and E. My son is in PPCD this year, so knocking out those alphabet books should be pretty easy. I need some practice reviewing children's books anyway!
I'm in for option C.
I'm in for A or B - haven't decided yet:0)
I plan to do option A.
Sounds great!
I'm nearly done with my 2008 A to Z and am making my lists for next year.
Fun, fun fun!!
Quenby, Gaijinmama, hikaruthedragon
(what can I say, I'm a woman of many identities...)
I forgot to add, I'll be attempting Option C
(26 titles and 26 authors). That's what I've been working on in 2008 and I'd like to stick with it.
Quenby/gaijinmama
quenbya AT yahoo DOT com
I'm trying for option Titles A to Z.
I have done Option A each year as a personal challenge so I will be joining in officially this time. - Lena
Just signed up. I plan on doing Option B: A-Z - Titles.
Thanks for hosting
Okay, I'm in for option A.
I've joined for option B.
I'm in for '09. I think I want to explore new authors, so will try Option A.
Sign me up for Option A -- I need to ease into this! Thanks so much for hosting this!
Option B for me! Thanks--should be fun!
I am in. I have not yet decided on what option. I will make lists and ahve a look wahat suits me better.
Nt sure what i am going to try for, probbly books. This might be my first failure, but I want to try
I'll be doing option C - both titles and authors.
I'm signing up for option C. My link is here: http://agignac.blogspot.com/2008/11/2009-reading-challenges.html
I'm in! I've decided to do Option B for 2009.
The Land of Rozz
Alright, just started our library's blog, DPL Bookends and I decided since I was always telling my readers to read, I should take some of my own advice and promote reading challenges. I'm going with Option D for nations around the world so I can bone up on my international reading list. Good luck to all!
I plan on doing the authors A to Z. Sure have enough choice to make it a read your own books, I would think.
I'm in on Option B.
I'm in for Option A.
I will be doing Option C.
I'm going to try for Option B. I'm new to this but I'm ready to give it a try! I'll be over at my blog now, trying to line up books. . .
I'm in for Option C! Sounds fun!
I am going to give it a try. I will do options B & E.
I'll go for option A.
Sounds like fun.
I'll go for option A. Sounds like fun!
I am in for option A (authors A to Z)
Thank-you for hosting this interesting challenge
I'm going for options C and E (I'm a glutton for punishment). :)
I'm not sure I understand the Mr. Linky thing. I've never used it before. Can someone explain it please?
I'll be trying for option C! :)
I'm going to go with Option C (A-Z authors and titles)
Option B sounds good to me!:) This is my first time doing challenges and I have 3 other's already! We will see how I do!:)
option C =)
I'm in for option C. First time I'm participating too! :-)
I'll be doing option D.
I'm going to give option C a shot.
I was five short of finishing in 2008 but I'm going to try again. But I'm making it more difficult by reading middle readers/young adult and I have to already own the majority of the books. Crazy? Yes.
Please delete #45 Penny. I used the wrong blog. Thanks!
I'm in for option B!
I'm signing up with Option A, but I'm gonna be a punk and not join the Yahoo group.
http://www.insearchofgiants.com/2008/12/book-challenge-to-z-2009.html
I'm doing Option A. Can't wait to start!
I'm in!! I'll start with Option A. Then depending on how that goes, I might upgrade to option C. Great Challenge! Thanks!
I'm lookign forward to this! I'm in for option C!
I am in for option a. I am looking forward to it... =D
Sounds like fun. I'm in for option B.
I'm in! Yeah for 2009 reading!
*smiles*
Kim
I am going for Option B and really looking forward to this challenge. Thanks for hosting.
I'm in for option E with my two preschoolers.
Yay, I'm signing up! I'm going for option B, titles. Here's a potential list on my post, but I'm probably going to stray quite a bit!
http://inlauriesmind.blogspot.com/2008/12/to-z-challenge.html
I am going to try to do C,D and E. With the D option, I am going to try to read a book set in every state, and books from Englad as I belong to a few British book clubs on Yahoo!
I'm gonna include option B in my to read list for 2009.
I'm doing option C.
I chose Option B this year!!
Im new to this challenge and love reading
Im going to try to do challenges A and E :)
Jen
I'm opting for B.
Can't wait!
Option C. :)
Any X author ideas? :)
I've already read Xinran.
This is my first challenge! So excited.
Option C for me. I'm too ambitious for my own good.
Another first timer! I'm picking option A.
I'm in for Option A!
I'm doing Option B. Thanks for adding in all the options.
I'm in for C!
Kayla (Midnight Twilight)
I am excited to use A to Z Alphabet Books Challenge (option E) in my 2nd Grade classroom!!!
I am also going to challenge my students to a modified version of the A to Z challenge.
Thanks for the ideas!
I know I'm late to the party, but I would love to sign up for option C.
I'm going for option C!
I am in for option C.
I'm going to attempt Option A.
=)
TruBlu
Count me in for Option A! This is my first year doing reading challenges and I'm excited. Thanks!
http://www.alainnotebook.com/2009/01/reading-challenges.html
I'm in and are going for option A :)
I would like to join in with this challenge. I would like to go for option c. Just a couple of questions - a lot of my books begin with The, do they have to go under T or can you choose the next word. Also I am presuming with authors we are going by surname. Thanks
I am in :) Yay!
I am in for option C -- I already have the goal of 52 books this year anyway - might as well overlap it.
I am going to do Option B. :-)
I just found this and would like to try. I am new to book challenges but this sounds like one I can accomplish. I will be trying the Title version -- Option B as I think I'll have better luck with that. I'm assuming I can read in any order, right?
My book blog is: http://findyournextbookhere.blogspot.com.
I will putting up my post about this challenge in the next few days.
Thanks!
i'll be doing option b
I'm in for Option B - Titles. We'll see what I can find for the harder ones like X and Z!
Count me in too - I'll be doing both authors and titles again! My post is here:
http://lostinagoodstory.blogspot.com/2009/01/z-challenge-2009.html
Thought about it last year... doing it this year! I'm going to try Option B: Titles. Diane
I choose option "C"
Been thinking about whether I can do this for ages. Decided to try anyway! But don't shout at me if it goes horribly wrong! lol
Looking forward to a challenge! Option A for me!
Whoops. Forgot to mention that I am doing option C.
Looks like fun - I'm in. I'm going for Option B.
I'm in for option C and D. I can't wait and already got started on the lists YAY
I'm going for option B.
I chose option B. And here's the link to my blog
http://purplg8r-somanybooks.blogspot.com/2009/01/to-z-reading-challenge.html
Okay, I'm in! I will get around to posting something on my blog soon (tiftalksbooks.blogspot.com). And, I think I'm going to go for Option B. Thanks for hosting!
I'm new to challenges (and likely signing up for too many!), but not to reading. Option A for me.
So far I've checked off B,C,E,F,O,and P This should get really fun at the end of the year when I'm scrambling to find an X author!
Here is my link to my initial blog post . . . http://tiftalksbooks.blogspot.com/2009/01/to-z-reading-challenge.html
I will keep a running tally on the sidebar of my blog. I've got a few of the titles already listed! Thanks again for hosting!
i'm doing option b - titles a-z.
I could not find a spot to post my reads. If this is the wrong spot, please redirect me. Thanks, Judy
Forever Autumn-Title
http://intergalacticbookworm.blogspot.com/2009/03/forever-autumn.html
I'm going to do Option A.
oops! i think i signed in on the wrong place. If its not too late Option C please (i can backlog) thankyou :) really looking forward to it (:
I'm in for Option A.
I've chosen the Minor Level.
From My Secret:
Sorry I meant to say I'll be reading book titles A-Z. I've posted my list on my blog.
I'm in, reading authors A-Z.
I'm afraid I was too ambitious. Instead of option C, I will be doing option B. I hope it isn't too much trouble.
Mark another newbie down for this challenge! This is my first one in years and I'm pretty excited about completing it (even though I've got a late start. :P)
I'm going to try for option D.
My progress will be listed here:
http://i2w2.wordpress.com/challenges/a-to-z-reading-challenge/
ok Ive been doing some reading and thought why not add to this challenge I'd like option c.(I think Author or title)
making my list on my blog today: www.ksspecials.blogspot.com
I love this challenge, please sign me up! I'll be doing the Titles option. My challenge link is here: http://decklededges.wordpress.com/challenges/.
Thanks!
I'm in, although a late starter! :) Just got in on time before your closing date. I'm reading OPTION C - although, if this challenge ends Dec, I may not complete it, but I'll give it my best shot!
Thanks,
Sassy
:)
Forgot to give you my link!
Here's mine.
Sassy
:)
Count me in for the Title Challenge. Now for my admission - I completely neglected to sign up here even though, in my mind, I've been participating for the last month. I know, ridiculous! I started my list in Word and just left it there!!!
I'm in for doing the alphabetic titles!!!! i wish i had found this sooner!!!
I'll be doing option B.
JK -- I've completed Option A of the challenge & did 26 authors (A - Z). Please see my blog for a review of each of the books plus the side bar which summarizes what I read and when I read them.
Thanks so much for hosting this challenge and am looking forward to expanding my options next year if you choose to do this again! And I hope you do!
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