Here is an abstract of my literary doings in December.
Books Read
Life of Pi, by Yann Martel – 12/1/2009
Walking Across Egypt, by Clyde Edgerton – 12/14/2009
North and South, by Elizabeth Gaskell – 12/23/2009
Almost Like Being in Love, by Steven Kluger – 12/28/2009
Under the Covers and Between the Sheets, by C. Alan Joyce & Sarah Janssen – 12/29/2009
December Total = 5
Year-to-Date Total = 65
This was kind of a slow reading month, with the holidays and all. My pick of the month is probably Life of Pi.
Book Club
Walking Across Egypt, by Clyde Edgerton; Meeting – 12/17/2009
We had an interesting discussion about Walking Across Egypt, including viewing some clips of the film. Everyone seemed kind to have pretty lukewarm feelings about the book as a whole, though.
Coming up next month: North and South, by Elizabeth Gaskell.
Challenges
Here’s my exceedingly long challenge list. Check out my Challenges page for updates anytime. And watch for my 2010 challenge list next week.
Book Awards III Challenge – 5/5 [ends 12/1/2009] COMPLETED
100+ Reading Challenge – 63/100 [ends 12/31/2009] FAILED
A Novel Challenge – 9/12 [ends 12/31/2009] FAILED
2009 Pub Challenge – 16/9 [ends 12/31/2009] COMPLETED
A to Z Challenge – 20/26 [ends 12/31/2009] FAILED
ARC Reading Challenge – 19/28 [ends 12/31/2009] COMPLETED
Blog Improvement Project – 24/24 [ends 12/31/2009] COMPLETED
Casual Classics Challenge – 4/4 [ends 12/31/2009] COMPLETED
My Year of Reading Dangerously – 8/12 [ends 12/31/2009] FAILED
New Authors Challenge – 39/20 [ends 12/31/2009] COMPLETED
Read Your Own Books Challenge – 54/50 [ends 12/31/2009] COMPLETED
Support Your Local Library Challenge – 7/12 [ends 12/31/2009] FAILED
TBR Lite Challenge – 2/6 [ends 12/31/2009] FAILED
What’s in a Name? Challenge – 6/6 [ends 12/31/2009] COMPLETED
YA Challenge – 14/12 [ends 12/31/2009] COMPLETED
Elizabeth Gaskell Mini-Challenge – 2/2 [ends 6/1/2010] COMPLETED
Harry Potter Reading Challenge – 0/7 [ends 7/31/2010]
The Pulitzer Project – 9/83
The Printz Project – 5/10 (+4 Honor books)
The Newberry Project – 18/88 (+7 Honor books)
Monthly Highlights
- I wrapped up a number of challenges (see above), and failed a few.
- I got a fabulous package from my secret santa in the Book Blogger Holiday Swap.
- I participated in the Classics Circuit for Elizabeth Gaskell with my partial review of North and South. My full review will be posted in a couple of weeks.
- And, I’m STILL trying to catch up on book reviews, so be patient with me!
Thanks to everyone who stopped by my blog this year!
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Life of Pi is still on my TBR list, except now I actually own a copy. Is it all that it’s raved to be? I cannot wait to read your review. I admit, I’m a bit reluctant!
christina´s last blog ..2009 in a Nutshell
Hey, you remodeled the blog. It looks great!
I don’t think FAILED is the right word, though…if you do the math, you actually got a passing grade on some of those challenges. :-D
softdrink´s last blog ..2009 Year End Meme
You had an excellent year! Hope you find the same success in 2010.
Michelle´s last blog ..An Abundance of Gratitude