Book Chick City: Sign Up: Horror & Urban Fantasy Reading Challenge 2011!

Sign Up: Horror & Urban Fantasy Reading Challenge 2011!

Tuesday, November 30, 2010 | Posted by Book Chick City |

Horror & Urban Fantasy Reading Challenge 2011!

Welcome to the Horror & Urban Fantasy Reading Challenge 2011! I love horror, it's one of my favourite genres and I adore urban fantasy too - I have so many books in both genres on my shelves. So, I decided I would create a reading challenge which combined my two favourite genres. I hope you will join in!

Sign Up Details

To sign up you MUST make a post on your blog about participating in the challenge - you then use the URL of the post to sign up to the challenge by adding it to Mr Linky below. DO NOT just add your blog URL - this will be deleted.

You must add the button to your sidebar - make sure that it links back to this post so others can join the challenge if they wish. Easiest way to do this is to copy and paste the code displayed below!

Grab the button!

Challenge Details

• Timeline: 01 Jan 2011 - 31 Dec 2011

• Rules: To read TWENTY FOUR (24) horror & urban fantasy novels in 2011 (24 is the minimum but you can read more if you wish!)

• You don't have to select your books ahead of time, you can just add them as you go. Also if you do list them upfront you can change them, nothing is set in stone! The books you choose can crossover into other challenges you have on the go.

• You can join anytime.

• At the beginning of Jan 2011, you will find a link to add your reviews.

• You don't have to have a blog to join in - for those without a blog just FILL IN THIS FORM and I will add you to the list - just join the discussion in the comments section to let us know when you've read a book and what you thought of it! :)

If you have trouble adding your URL link below, please email me the name you want posted below with your URL link and I will add it for you.

Labels: BCC's Reading Challenges 2011, Horror and Urban Fantasy Reading Challenge 2011

111 comments:

Aleksandra said...: This challenge sounds great! I'll definitely sign-up!; 30 November 2010 15:29
Zombie Joe said...: Button is on my sidebar and I will post at lunch. My goal is over 50 anyhow. ;); 30 November 2010 15:31
Beli said...: This challenge is very good!
I love urban fantasy and horror novels!; 30 November 2010 16:48
Chrissy said...: I'm so glad you started this challenge. Can't wait to get started!; 30 November 2010 17:26
Paper Cut Reviewer said...: Nice! I'm definitely in;)Horror and Urban Fantasy is my favorite genre so I'm pretty excited for this challenge! Thanks for putting this together.; 30 November 2010 18:07
Missie said...: You buttons are always awesome!; 30 November 2010 19:35
Ashley said...: I agree -- love the buttons!

I'm in too! I'm not so much into horror, but I love Urban Fantasy books! =); 30 November 2010 20:36
Carmel @ Rabid Reads said...: Sweet contest. I'm in! Should hit 24 without any problems. I'm interested in seeing what my final number will be! Nice work on the button too.; 1 December 2010 01:58
WonderBunny said...: So I have a question: I'd like to participate but I like to list all of my challenges under one post because I like having a link to just that one post on my header. Is that a problem or do I have to do an individual post to participate? I find it makes me more likely to stay current if I only have one post because I can update the many challenges I like to participate in at one time instead of sorting through five different posts to do it.; 1 December 2010 02:36
Book Chick City said...: HI EVERYONE - THANKS FOR SIGNING UP FOR THE CHALLENGE!!

Wonderbunny - having one post for all challenges is a great idea, so as long as you link a post with the challenge listed then that's fine - thanks :); 1 December 2010 05:40
Totally Lost In Music said...: This is right up my street! Really excited to be taking part!; 1 December 2010 17:02
Kelly leigh said...: Love the challenge!!! Urban Fantasy is my absolute fave so this shouldn't be too hard ; ); 1 December 2010 19:53
Celine said...: Love the challenge! I'm in (:; 1 December 2010 20:26
Mel B said...: Love the horror/fantasy genres, looking forward to the challange!!; 1 December 2010 20:34
BookGirl said...: This challenge is so cool, I immediatly joined!! Can't wait to start this challenge; 1 December 2010 20:35
Bea said...: This sounds like fun!

I don't read a lot of horor, but I do read a lot of UF so I should be able to get 24 read on one year.; 1 December 2010 23:23
Bea said...: Rats, I put the wrong URL. I will come back later, add the right URL and repost.

Sorry!; 1 December 2010 23:24
Nickee said...: Super Fab! My favorite genres!!! Thank you for organizing!; 2 December 2010 01:26
WonderBunny said...: Woo hoo! I'm in then, thanks!; 2 December 2010 03:06
Book Chick City said...: I CAN'T WAIT TO START THIS CHALLENGE - I'M SO PLEASED YOU'VE ALL SIGNED UP - SHOULD BE FUN! :D; 2 December 2010 07:43
Niecole said...: I'm in!
I put the button link on my side bar and I've posted!!!!

this is going to be fun!; 2 December 2010 12:33
apageturner4u said...: Woohooo count me in! I am off to add my post now. :); 2 December 2010 12:42
Kyanara_night said...: I am in. I already posted it on my blog :D; 2 December 2010 15:47
Seduced By Books said...: Amy and Jenn are VERY excited for this challenge. WHOO HOOO!; 2 December 2010 19:09
YzhaBella's BookShelf said...: I LOVE UF! I'm in! Thank you for hosting!; 3 December 2010 01:11
Charlie said...: This is the perfect challenge for me! Can't wait. I am adding to my blog now and challenge list :)

Charlie
Bitsy Bling Books; 3 December 2010 03:26
Mommy B said...: I signed up! I did however put the wrong link in my first linky, so if you'd delete that I'd appreciate it!!

I am new to challenges so what all do I need to do after I read a book, write a small review and put it in the post on my blog?? Sorry for the questions!!; 4 December 2010 01:55
Sarah said...: This sounds great! I can't wait to start. C:; 4 December 2010 16:45
Book Chick said...: I don't read much horror and urban fantasy, but I've been wanting to change that. Great challenge!; 5 December 2010 00:30
Sarah Mäkelä said...: I signed up immediately (especially after seeing the button) in spite of my grand idea to read other genres in 2011 after doing the Spec Fiction (aka paranormal romance and urban fantasy) challenge this year. Thanks for hosting the excellent challenges!; 5 December 2010 05:53
thebookwholovedme said...: This looks great. I'm definitely signing up!; 5 December 2010 06:23
Weasel of Doom said...: I am a big fan of Urban Fantasy, but my horror reading experiences have been limited to Stephen King and Joe Hill.; 5 December 2010 06:52
GothMisfitjazz said...: So doing this!! looks fun and I am also doing the Stephan king challenge as well :); 7 December 2010 00:24
Nanny said...: Totally signed up love that button. Probably going to sign up for the mystery/suspense too, debating.; 7 December 2010 12:23
MoonStar said...: I also signed up. Though my blogg is in Norwegian :) Hope it´s okay :) Looking forward to this challenge :); 7 December 2010 13:21
Mariya said...: Great Challenge! I'm in =D; 7 December 2010 19:44
Caroline said...: This challenge sounds good, I'm up for it. :); 7 December 2010 20:30
Merriell said...: This challenge sounds like a lot of fun. I can't wait to start.; 7 December 2010 21:40
Rabid Fox said...: This challenge should be a cake walk for me. :); 8 December 2010 18:58
craving_vintage said...: This is going to be so much fun. :); 8 December 2010 23:12
Naomi said...: I'm in! Sounds like a great excuse to go buying horror books to me.; 9 December 2010 10:09
Pauli said...: Here's a question: do books like Scott Westerfeld's Leviathan, Cherie Priest's Boneshaker, and the Parasol Protectorate series fit under "urban fantasy"? (I'd be tempted to argue that steampunk could be said to be Victorian-ish urban fantasy...); 9 December 2010 12:24
Nicole K/GothamGal said...: It's doable, thanks for hosting!; 12 December 2010 17:31
craving_vintage said...: I can't believe I didn't make my post public when I first signed up. Sorry about that! I'm ready now. :); 14 December 2010 18:47
Mimi said...: Just signed up! Can't wait. Love these genre's :); 15 December 2010 01:20
Book Geek (AKA ChibiNeko) said...: I'm totally going to do this!; 15 December 2010 04:46
Book Chick City said...: SO PLEASED YOU ALL LIKE THE CHALLENGE - THANKS FOR SIGNING UP! :D; 16 December 2010 17:43
Violette Severin said...: I have signed up for this challenge again. This genre is my favorite and I am looking forward to participating. I tried to add the code for the button but it would not work so I copied and pasted it.; 18 December 2010 20:25
Violette Severin said...: oops. I made a mistake. I was trying to add a comment for the post on the mystery challenge; 18 December 2010 20:28
mervih said...: I read a lot of UF last year and ended up enjoying it. Great challenge!; 22 December 2010 22:01
Alex said...: Thanks for hosting this challenge!:); 23 December 2010 20:15
the blond in the back said...: First challenge!
Gotta get those Anne Rice off the abandoned shelf.; 24 December 2010 20:33
SenoraG said...: I am in. How can I resist a horror challenge? LOL Let's hope I do better than I did this year.; 28 December 2010 00:48
Tessa Conte said...: Not sure I'll make it but I'm definately trying!; 29 December 2010 22:48
jennifer said...: i also have a little taste for horror novels so i am definitely in. this is the first time i am entering any challenge. i hope i do good enough...; 30 December 2010 14:46
jennifer said...: i also have a taste for horror novels so i am definitely in. this is the first time i am entering in any challenge so i hope for the best...; 30 December 2010 14:49
Madame D said...: I love these books, so should be no bother :D; 30 December 2010 18:44
cahanbury said...: Looking forward to this!; 30 December 2010 19:05
Sally Sapphire said...: Although I think I can do better, 24 seems like a good goal - I'd rather surpass my expectations than be dissapointed in my reading.; 30 December 2010 23:08
Kris said...: Another great challenge!; 31 December 2010 19:51
iasa said...: I can't get enough horror!; 1 January 2011 15:24
oasinstoryof said...: I have become totally hooked on urban fantasy, so this will be a great challenge.

Now to post the buttons.; 1 January 2011 16:10
Englehår said...: This sounds great. Ive been looking for this kind of challenge.; 1 January 2011 18:40
Rasberryswrlgirl said...: All signed up and the button is in my side bar.; 2 January 2011 03:37
Biluma said...: I´m in! Love this challenge!; 2 January 2011 11:02
Jax said...: I do reviews on two sites, can I sign them both up? And do I need to read different books for them if I do?; 2 January 2011 15:13
Nicky Strickland said...: This is one I'm looking forward to. Already read a lot of UF/horror. Time to break into the more horror classics.; 6 January 2011 00:34
Zombie Joe said...: First book down and reviewed. Second is almost done.

Crimson Wind by Diana Pharaoh Francis

Review was posted as a guest review on Wicked Lil Pixie here...

http://wickedlilpixie.com/2011/01/06/guest-reviewer-zombie-joe-talks-crimson-wind-by-diana-pharaoh-francis/

About half-way through Green Eyed Demon by Jaye Wells and nearly done with Blood Rites by Jim Butcher.; 6 January 2011 16:16
Robinelizabeth said...: This will be fun! I just hope that I signed up right!; 7 January 2011 00:23
Caroline said...: I'm in for this, will put button on my sidebar and post. :); 7 January 2011 20:52
Jessica Peter said...: Fabulous. I'm in! I managed 32 urban fantasy in 2010, so I'm hoping I can manage at least 24 in 2011. (No horror over here though).

I agree with the love of the sidebar button. It's up over at my blog. :); 9 January 2011 03:05
Ame Mythbeast said...: Hehe - this makes the third challenge that I'm signing up for! I'm glad this contributes to the 100 book challenge, or I'd be in trouble :D

Thank you again - I'm going to enjoy this!; 10 January 2011 20:41
Ricki said...: Sounds very challenging. Now I have to figure out how to put the button in my sidebar (I just started my blog and have never done this before).; 12 January 2011 15:03
Zombie Joe said...: Where were we to be posting the URLs to the reviews we're doing for this? I finished the second review already.; 13 January 2011 19:36
Tami Jackson said...: I signed up under 100 books (general) but probably (more suitably) belong here ... linked to both challenges from my blog: http://vampirereview.blogspot.com/.

Anybody wanting to get their hands on Ravena & The Resurrected (eBook) ... dark urban vampire fiction with LOTS of Seattle, modern and historic, in it to review ... just contact me. SunTigerMOJO [at] gmail [dot] com.

To see what R&R is about, visit: http://tinyurl.com/4dbt7bl or go to the publisher's website: http://SunTigerMOJO.com

*If you are a published author with a vampire book that needs review contact me. I'll RTF!; 14 January 2011 04:59
Vampires and Tofu said...: I'm in!; 14 January 2011 19:45
Mardel said...: This is the first challenge of the year that I'm signing up for. Might be the only one, after last year's epic failure. LOL.

But this is one challenge that I can really relate to, any way.

Thanks for hosting!; 15 January 2011 08:19
Yolanda Sfetsos said...: Oh, this is an awesome challenge for me... since I absolutely love UF & really enjoy horror. :) Thanks!; 17 January 2011 19:42
Dana Wright said...: I love this genre and can't wait to be a part of the challenge. I even have one to list today. Several of my blogs will participate.

Dana @ bookgirlknitting; 19 January 2011 19:18
Maja said...: The first challenge I'll be joining on my brand new blog Tempest Thoughts. I am an avid urban fantasy reader, so it will be easy to meet the goal. I'm OK with horror, but I'm a tad tired of the vampires, zombies and werevolves.; 26 January 2011 15:52
shah wharton said...: Hey, I posted twice (sorry I'm a dope - could remove the one called shah. I forgot to put my blog name up with my name the first time?)

I should have linked up a bit ago when I did the post but strangely I didn't?

Anyway, its up now.

Question - anyone read Haven and does it count in this reading challenge?

Thnks - shah from wordsinsync.blogspot.com; 27 January 2011 11:37
Dana Wright said...: Just finished The Radleys and it is so perfect for this challenge. Loved it!

Dana @ zombiegirlshambling.blogspot.com/; 29 January 2011 02:32
Michelle said...: Yay! I am so excited for this!!!! I need to have some good recommendations, looking forward to reading more this year.; 31 January 2011 22:51
Tennessee Hicks said...: Just signed up for the challenge, looking forward to reading a bunch of great books!; 2 February 2011 17:45
@ndone said...: great challenge-idea! and awsome button!; 6 February 2011 19:59
TheBookAddictedGirl said...: Sounds great! Can I enter books I read earlier this year before I officially signed up?; 8 February 2011 18:14
Tee L said...: I am looking forward to challenging myself to see how many urban fantasy and horror books I can read in a year.; 21 February 2011 04:18
Sophia the Writer said...: I had no idea I liked urban fantasy so much :); 22 February 2011 01:08
lindsaykr said...: I'm very excited to add this challenge to my list!; 24 February 2011 14:59
Hey Lady! said...: This is my first reading challenge and I'm very excited about it! Shouldn't be to difficult as I read these types of books almost exclusively! Thanks for coming up with the idea and let us all play along!; 3 March 2011 06:03
Susie_Q said...: All about it! Haven't decidedon an exact number yet but its going to be alot!; 10 March 2011 20:15
Tea said...: Hi Book Chick City,

Sadly, I will not be able to participate in this year's challenge. Unfortunately, I have a problem making with decisions and sticking to them. May be next time. Thank you for being so patient.; 11 March 2011 14:43
BREE said...: Thanks for the challenge! I'm shooting for 24...but hopefully will get to read more. :); 16 March 2011 21:11
Kelli said...: I must be crazy. We are halfway through March and I just signed up for 4 of the reading challenges. Oh, well. We'll just have to see how I do.
I am glad I found you on the blog hop. I am definitely following you. I hope you will check out my blog, Let's Start Saving Now.
www.letsstartsavingnow.com; 20 March 2011 00:01
Rabid Fox said...: My goodness, I've been woefully neglectful of this reading challenge. I'll have to update my blog post sometime soon to reflect the plethora of titles I've read this year, so far.; 5 April 2011 18:33
Natalie said...: Totally wicked challenge! Looking forward to it!; 24 April 2011 01:05
mona said...: I'm in. Looking forward to this challenge =); 26 April 2011 00:06
Darlene said...: Hi, there!

This challenge sounds fun! Do audio books count?; 19 May 2011 15:18
Book Chick City said...: Hi Darlene - no audiobooks, just physical copies or ebooks :); 21 May 2011 06:55
READFREEK said...: I'm signing up! Late I know, but sounds like a lot of fun.; 29 May 2011 15:18
READFREEK said...: I'm such an idiot! I linked to the blog the first time and the post the second. My apologies for being a pain!; 29 May 2011 15:34
Shelagh said...: I may be a bit late to the party, but this was such an awesome challenge that I couldn't not give it a go.

Thank you for hosting it Carolyn!

Shelagh
The Word Fiend; 4 June 2011 23:25
Lisa said...: This comment has been removed by the author.; 2 July 2011 16:52
Lisa said...: OOPS! I entere my info twice. #192 and #193. the second has the correct URL for the post. Sorry! Lisa; 2 July 2011 17:18
Lisa said...: finished another book for the list!

6: Undead And Undermined by Mary Janice Davidson

I love a good challenge!; 20 July 2011 04:27
ruby95660 said...: Sorry! I accidently posted the wrong URL. So I reentered. #196 is wrong. #197 is the correct one!; 24 July 2011 07:46
Lina Shaik said...: Kicking myself for not entering this challenge earlier - I've read quite a few horror books already this year! Anyway, there'e so much more on my TBR so I'm psyched to join this (and hopefully finish it on time!); 28 July 2011 02:35
primrose said...: I'm in!; 16 September 2011 07:44
Kate said...: Is it too late to sign up? I just saw this contest, but I've already done at least 9 UF reviews since August. This is a really cool idea!; 5 October 2011 18:10
Book Chick City said...: Hi Kate - nope, not too late to sign up, if you think you can achieve it then give it a go! :D; 7 October 2011 06:45
Kate said...: Great! I've just posted my link :); 7 October 2011 18:31