April is here! And so is the A-Z Blogging Challenge. We're over 800 strong (astounding, yeah?). Hosted by: Arlee Bird , Alex J Cavanaugh, Jen Daiker and Talli Rolland.
After much brainstorming and nail biting, I decided to do a How Many Have You Read/Heard Contest. Each day will feature favorite audiobooks of mine that have titles starting with that day's letter.
To enter, comment on which books you've read. Most will count as one entry. Older/more obscure books will count as two.
At the end of the month I'll draw names for several prizes including cool bookmarks, books, ARCs and a $10 Barnes and Noble gift certificate.
BTW, "Q" day will have a separate query crit giveaway.
As for the details of how I'm picking titles: "A" and "The" at the beginning of the title don't count, and I'll only count the first book in popular series unless they're stand alones (like Shannon Hale and Kristin Cashore books) or I'm desperate for more books of a certain letter. Also, I may resort to a few author names if I get desperate enough.
Now, Letter A
More lighthearted than John Green's other books.Still has a semi-nerdy protag, a road trip and amazing writing. (worth one entry)
Love this one. About where medicine might take us in the future and who deserves to get there (worth one entry).
A teen/tame version of Bridget Jones's Diary (worth two entries).
A contemporary Aurthur retelling. Anyone seen the Disney TV movie yet? (worth two entries)
A Cinderella retelling, complete with two prince charmings and an out of this world fairy godmother. (worth two entries)
Remember: To enter, comment on which books you've read.
And feel free to add a comment later in the month if you read/listen to something because I mentioned it here.
Happy A-Z Blogging everyone!!! Can't wait to read what everyone else is doing.
I confess to being a little disappointed with Amaranth Enchantment. But I liked the magic aspect of it. Her fairy godmother was really cool.
ReplyDeleteI'm going to assume the one I can't see is The Adoration of Jenna Fox. If it is, then I've read it. :)
ReplyDeleteLaura- Yes, it is Adoration. But, can't see? Anyone else have that problem?
ReplyDeleteVisiting from the challenge...I'm also in NJ and have moved around a lot. the only one I've read is Angus Thongs and Full Frontal Snogging...I loved the whole series as did my girls who are now in their early 20's. They still make me laugh, plus we lived in the UK for six years and I love the 'language'...I'm a book junkie so i'll come back!
ReplyDeleteI love Angus, Thongs, & Full Frontal Snogging. (It's actually the only one I've read. Boo.) I had picked it up based on title alone.
ReplyDeleteWow! I haven't read a single book on your list (hanging my head in shame)
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I've only read two of your five...AN ABUNDANCE OF KATHERINES and AMARANTHA ENCHANTMENT
ReplyDeletealso, I just finished up ANNA AND THE FRENCH KISS. it was a decent and entertaining read, but not as great as the hype lead me to believe.
Better is Possible- I had Anne of Green Gables on my list of possibilities, but thought it might be more MG instead of YA, at least at the beginning of the series. But I suppose the same could be said of Harry Potter.
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I'm going to have to do this on my blog too. Here are my A books:
ReplyDeleteThe ABC Murders by Agatha Christie
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexi
An Abundance of Katherines by John Green
Across the Universe by Beth Revis
The Adoration of Jenna Fox by Mary E Pearson
Adventure Capitalist by Jim Rogers
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
After by Amy Efaw
Afterlife by Claudia Gray
Agnes Grey by Anne Bronte
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carrol
All's Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare
Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen
The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman
Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
Angels & Demons by Dan Brown
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver
Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
Anne of Green Gabels by L.M. Montgomery
Appointment with Death by Agatha Christie
Are You There God? It's Me Margaret by Judy Blume
Around the World in 80 Days by Michael Palin
Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
As You Like It By William Shakespeare
Assassination Vacation by Sarah Vowell
The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl by Barry Lyga
At Home by Bill Bryson
Attack of the Theater People by Marc Acito
Avalon High by Meg Cabot
This is a great idea! That said, I can almost guarantee that I won't have read anything. But, I'll keep checking!
ReplyDeleteHappy A2Z!
I've seen the Avalon High movie, but would really like to read the book.
ReplyDeleteI've never even heard of the others. (Stuck in South Africa)
Eek! I've read NONE! Digraceful, I know.
ReplyDeleteKate- It looks like you've read almost everything on my "maybe" list too. (Absolute True Diary, Are You There God, and Across The Universe), but sorry, no bonus entries :)
ReplyDeleteMisha- I'll count the Avalon High movie as an entry, even though I haven't seen it yet.
I've listened to very few audiobooks so I'm pretty sure I won't have heard any of the ones you list.
ReplyDeleteI haven't even heard of these books today.
Enjoy the A to Z Challenge.
Lee
Tossing It Out
Twitter hashtag: #atozchallenge
Of your list, I've read the first 3, but not the last two.
ReplyDeleteAlso, I've never listened to an audio book before. Someday I'll remedy that.
Happy weekend!
Hugs,
Lola
Not any of this. But I'll keep checking in.
ReplyDeleteAnn Carbine Best, In the Mirror, A Memoir
If I remember seeing one in the bookstore, does that count? Sorry, I'm usually hiding in the science fiction and fantasy section.
ReplyDeleteLike your theme for the Challenge!
I am sorry to say I have not read or listened to any of these! But they can go on my "to read" list. Thanks for the ideas.
ReplyDeletenone. great idea for you YA types! Have a blast - I'm writing about writing...Jan Morrison
ReplyDeleteOh dear, I haven't ready any.
ReplyDeleteHi Jennifer, first time visitor here. Audio books is a first. Haven't seen that one today. Been a while since I listened to one. Now I want to do one for my book. Have a great wekend.
ReplyDeleteOoh, haven't read any of these ones. But I have listened to hundreds of audiobooks. it takes me about an hour or so to drive from work, and another hour (or two) to drive back home. Audiobooks are an awesome way to pass the time. I have both audible.com and audiobookworm accounts. :P Hurrah for audiobooks, and for the A-Z challenge!
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www.thewritingnut.com
I haven't read any, but my 9yr old has the Avalon High in Manga form. THanks for the suggests, I like Meg Cabbot, so think I might check out that novel :-)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I haven't read any of these!!!! But what a cool thing you're doing! :)
ReplyDeleteI bought Angus and started reading it, but just couldn't get it into it. I'm such a fantasy addict, it really takes a lot to sell me on anything different, I'm afraid. Cool idea for the challenge!
ReplyDeleteInteresting picks for the letter A! Welcome to the challenge and best of luck with the rest of the alphabet!
ReplyDeleteSad to say I haven't read any of those. Great theme for the challenge!
ReplyDelete~~Sheila
Reviewer & Writer
Book reviews and Author Interviews at my blog at http://whynotbecauseisaidso.blogspot.com/
Well, I haven't read any of those books, but I've read TONS of others. I like your contest, great idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting on my blog. :)
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Goodness i've not read any of these. They all sound intriguing though. Love your A-Z idea :O)
ReplyDeleteI've only read the Amaranth Enchantment out of these, and honestly, erm, I wouldn't recommend it. The beginning was promising, but when we got to the undead goat, well... nuff said. =)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog yesterday!
India Drummond
This is so fun! I love your idea! I have read Avalon High by Meg Cabot. I considered reading An Abundance of Katherines, but changed my mind after reading a couple of reviews. It seemed too different from Looking for Alaska, which I thoroughly liked.
ReplyDeleteLove your idea for the A to Z Challenge. Amaranth Enchantment is one that I've read. Somehow I've sadly missed your B list.
ReplyDeleteAn Abundance of Katherines!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI loved that book - can you tell. That's it for your As. Angus is on the very long TBR list
I haven't read any of these books. (hangs head in shame) I really want to read An Abundance of Katherines though. :)
ReplyDeleteI have read Angus Thongs and Full Frontal Snogging. Loved it! Very hilarious.
ReplyDeleteHaven't read any of these sadly.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen those book above.
ReplyDeleteI read Adoration :)
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