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Saturday, September 26, 2009

The 2010 Countdown Reading Challenge




I've decided to join this challenge because it seems like a fun and exciting idea. I really like the whole idea and I want to try if I can be up to the challenge. The 2010 Countdown Challenge is hosted by 1morechapter.

Below are the rules for the challenge.

The goal of this challenge is to read the number of books first published in a given year that corresponds to the last digit of each year in the 2000s — 10 books from 2010, 9 books from 2009, 8 books from 2008, etc. The total number of books required, therefore, is 55.
This challenge lasts from 9/9/09 through 10/10/10.
Crossovers with other challenges are allowed and your lists may change at any time.
Sign up using Mr. Linky.
Have fun reading!


2010

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2009

1. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins ~ 5/5 Stars
2. Tempt Me at Twilight ~ 5/5 Stars
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2008

1. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins ~ 5/5 Stars
2. The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman ~ 5/5 Stars
3. Seduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa Kleypas ~ 4.5/5 Stars
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2007

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2006

1. Just Listen by Sarah Dessen ~ 4.5/5 Stars
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2005

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2004

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2003

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2002

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2001

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Status:

6/55 Books Completed
Posted by Grain de Beaute at 8:32 PM
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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 27, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    Cool website. I hope you'll like The Hunger Games and the sequel Catching Fire. They are both great although IMHO, the second book is better. I can't wait for the third installment. Yay! Good luck with your Countdown Reading Challenge

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  2. Grain de BeauteSeptember 27, 2009 at 8:30 AM

    Hi!

    Thank you. I can't wait to finish The Hunger Games and start Catching Fire.

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  3. DanielleOctober 3, 2009 at 8:40 AM

    I love your blog, Joyce. :)

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  4. Grain de BeauteOctober 3, 2009 at 9:17 AM

    Thanks Danielle!♥ It took me quite a long time to work on it. But it finally paid off. *whew* Looking forward to your book recs. And thanks for adding me on Goodreads ;)

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  5. 3m.michelleOctober 30, 2009 at 8:53 AM

    So glad you decided to participate!

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  6. Grain de BeauteOctober 30, 2009 at 1:19 PM

    Hi Michelle,

    Thanks for dropping by! I'm so excited to do your challenge. Thanks for hosting it.♥

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