British Books Challenge 2012
Written by Nikki-ann on Saturday, 3 December , 2011 at 8:38 pm
2011 isn’t quite over yet and I do hope to fit in one or two more British books before the year is out, but I’ve enjoyed the British Books Challenge 2011 so much that I’ve decided to continue the challenge for 2012.
Sadly, Becky at The Bookette has decided not to carry on hosting the challenge for next year, but the baton has been passed and we have a new host. Kirsty at The Overflowing Library will be hosting the challenge for 2012 and she’s already had great support from British publishers agreeing to give bookish goodies as prize packs that can be won by entrants to the challenge.
In case you haven’t heard of this challenge, the aim of the game is to read at least 12 books by British authors in 2012. For every book you review you’ll get an entry into the draw to win that month’s prize pack. So the more British books you read the better your odds are!
2011′s British Book Challenge isn’t over yet, but I managed to surpass my target of 12 and so far I’ve reviewed 26 British books this year. So the target is an easy one to reach and there’s so many British authors out there to choose from. In entering the challenge this year, I’ve come across some author’s whose books I’ve never read before, so it’s a great challenge to enter.
Books read so far for the challenge…
1. Something of the Night by Ian Marchant (My review posted 7th January 2012)
2. To Be A Cat by Matt Haig (My review posted 11th January 2012)
3. Finders Keepers by Belinda Bauer (My review posted 18th January 2012)
4. Advent by James Treadwell (My review posted 28th January 2012)
5. The English Monster by Lloyd Shepherd (My review posted 13th February 2012)
6. The Life of Rebecca Jones by Angharad Price (My review posted 26th February 2012)
7. Catch Your Death by Louise Voss & Mark Edwards (My review posted 7th March 2012)
8. The Thoughts and Happenings of Wilfred Price by Wendy Jones (My review 20th March 2012)
9. Good Omens by Terry Pratchett & Neil Gaiman (My review posted 31st March 2012)
10. Alice Brown’s Lessons in the Curious Art of Dating by Eleanor Prescott (My review 7th April 2012)
11. Lost Angel by Mandasue Heller (My review posted 18th April 2012)
12. Island of Bones by Imogen Robertson (My review posted 26th April 2012)
13. Dead Scared by S. J. Bolton (My review posted 30th April 2012)
14. Circle of Shadows by Imogen Robertson (My review posted 13th May 2012)
Keep an eye out on this post to find out what other British books I choose to read in 2012!
Why not join me in this challenge? Sign up at The Overflowing Library.
Comments (3)
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Comment by Kirsty @ The Overflowing Library
Made Saturday, 3 of December , 2011 at 8:46 pm
Ooh fab. I’m so pleased you’ve joined up
Comment by Yvonne
Made Sunday, 4 of December , 2011 at 7:52 pm
Hi Nikki,
I have come across so many great new authors, that I doubt I shall ever have a shortage of British reading material, aside from all the overseas authors who have kindly contacted me with books for review.
I have decide that I shan’t be signing up for any challenges in 2012, as I really need to make inroads into my toppling TBR mountain by concentrating more on some of the great books that I have and that I really want to read, without having to try and fit them around a challenges’ criteria.
How many challenges are you thinking about taking part in, in total?
Have fun reading is the most important challenge IMHO.
Take Care and have a great week.
Comment by Friko
Made Wednesday, 7 of December , 2011 at 2:41 pm
That’s a very good idea, reading and reviewing books and maybe get a few goodies for free.
I shall continue to see what you recommend here.
