July Book Blowout
I can’t quite remember how I found it, but Mrs. S at Blue Archipelago is hosting a reading challenge for the month of July and I have decided to take part.
Usually I’m a bit wary of joining reading challenges because either it’s a month that a lot of things are going on in or they have set the bar too high. I’m a bit of a slow reader (compared to some of these devourers of books) and usually feel that reading under pressure takes away from enjoying the book to the fullest extent.
The beauty of this challenge (besides all the fun of doing something with people you don’t even know for the single reason that you all love books) is that you set the bar. You challenge yourself, so there really isn’t a way that you can blame the challenge for not getting all the books read. (Hehe.)
Given that I try to read at least four books a month so I can have a review up every Friday here, I reckon I should double that. So my reading goal for July is eight books. Unimpressive to some; still a challenge to me.
Interested in joining the challenge?
What rules do I need to know?
*Only books read between July 1 and July 31 count towards the challenge
*You can include re-reads - as long as they are read within the month of July
*Books you abandon will only count as half a book
*If you read to your children you can include all books which have more than 100 pages
*You can include up to two graphic novels
*You can include up to two audio books - (if you have a visual impairment that prevents you from reading then you can use just audio books for the challenge)
*Books you read for other challenges are eligible - use this as an opportunity to catch up!
*If you start a book before July 1 and then finish it during the month of July then you can count is as half a book
For more information and to sign up, go to the Blue Archipelago site.
And let me know if you’re joining!
July 8th, 2008 at 7:05 am
[...] and list your books and one winner will get an Amazon gift certificate! I read about it over at The Book Stacks first; it is brought to you by Blue [...]
July 8th, 2008 at 7:06 am
Great idea… I have a (big) basket by my bed full of books waiting for me. I need a kick start. I’m in!
July 8th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
[...] things are going quite well. I’ve already finished my first book for the July Book Blowout and I’m quite happy about that. I’ll be updating on my progress for that on Saturdays. (Or on [...]
July 12th, 2008 at 9:34 am
Good to hear, Annie! Good luck with all the reading!
July 13th, 2008 at 12:40 am
[...] I originally challenged myself to read eight books this month, given that I usually read at least four a month so I can put up reviews every Friday. Given that I’m a bit of a slow reader, eight seemed like a pretty good number to go with. [...]
July 15th, 2008 at 12:05 am
[...] well. Not much has changed from last week. I’m nearly finished with my second book for the July Book Blowout. I know I have to get a move on if I want to make it to eight by the end of this [...]
July 22nd, 2008 at 12:01 am
[...] things are going well. Not much has changed from last week. I’m reading my third book for the July Book Blowout. I know I have to get a move on if I want to make it to eight by the end of this month! I’m [...]