I read ‘Interview with the Vampire’ many years ago and since then have only read four of the ten books that make up The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice, so when I received an email from Ines (one of BCC’s regular readers) asking whether I would host a reading challenge for The Vampire Chronicles, I thought it was a fab idea! So thanks, Ines For more details or to sign up just click the link below. Timeline: 01 Jan 2011 – 31 Dec 2011 Rules: Rules – Read all TEN…

I love horror, and I’ve loved every Stephen King book I’ve read. Unfortunately that’s not that many. I really want to read more books written by this amazing author, which is why I created this challenge. So, if like me you want to delve further into the dark imagination of Stephen King, then click the link below and join me in my quest! Timeline: 1st Jan 2011 – 31st Dec 2011 Rules: There are two levels: Read either SIX (6) or TWELVE (12) Stephen King novels in 2011 (6 is…

This is a reading challenge I am hosting. 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. For more details on how to join click the link below. 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…

I didn’t do very well in this challenge in 2010, even though it was my own challenge! But I can feel a change in the air and I have a good feeling about 2011 – I will succeed!! ;D For more details about the challenge or to sign up just click the link below. Timeline: 1st Jan ~ 31st Dec 2011 Rules: Read 12 Mystery Novels in 2011 For more details or to sign up click HERE 1. Virals by Kathy Reichs 2. I Know What You Did Last Summer…

In 2010 I managed to read 76 books, but I would like to read a lot more! That’s why I decided to host my own reading challenge – to read 100 or more books in a year. For more details on how to join click the link below. Timeline: 1st Jan 2011 – 31st Dec 2011 Rules: Read 100 or more books in 2011 Details & Sign-Up: CLICK HERE You can view all the books on my list on my GOODREADS SHELF JANUARY 1. I Dream of Genies by Judi…

2010 was a pretty good year for books, but not brilliant (well, the ones I read anyway). There were a few stand out books for me such as the ‘Downside Ghosts‘ series by Stacia Kane and the ‘Vampire Academy‘ series by Richelle Mead, but very few made the rating of 10/10, 9/10, or even 8/10. I know, I’m so harsh! But 2011 looks like it’s going to be a bumper year for outstanding books, I hope they all meet my expectations. Some of the one’s I’ve listed may have already…

Title: Blacklands Author: Belinda Bauer Publisher: Corgi Publication Date: 2nd Jan 2011 Paperback: 346 pages Genre: Crime Source: Review Copy Reviewed by: Carolyn RATING: 6/10 GOODREADS SUMMARY: A psychological thriller about the cat-and-mouse game between a boy desperately seeking the truth about this uncle’s murder and the murderer himself. REVIEW: ‘Blacklands‘ is a debut crime novel that is very well written and immensely compelling. However, I can’t say I enjoyed it as ‘Blacklands‘ is a very bleak novel in its outlook and subject matter. Steven is a twelve year old…

100 Books In A Year Reading Challenge 2011! Welcome to 100 Books In A Year Reading Challenge! In 2010 I managed to read 75 books, but I would like to read a lot more! That’s why I decided to host my own reading challenge – to read 100 or more books in a year. I hope you will join me! Sign Up Details To sign up you MUST make a post on your blog about participating in the challenge this can be a post containing all your challenges, that’s fine)…

The Vampire Chronicles Reading Challenge 2011! Welcome to The Vampire Chronicles Reading Challenge! I read ‘Interview with the Vampire’ many years ago and since then have only read four of the ten books that make up The Vampire Chronicles by Anne Rice, so when I received an email from Ines (one of BCC’s regular readers) asking whether I would host a reading challenge for The Vampire Chronicles, I thought it was a fab idea! So thanks, Ines Sign Up Details To sign up you MUST make a post on your…

‘Where Stories Are Made‘ is a regular feature here at Book Chick City. It’s where the author takes us on a tour of their writing place, be it an office, coffee shop or park and tells us about their writing day and rituals. My guest today is science fiction author, Jaine Fenn… ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• I write in a garret. Okay, technically speaking it’s a loft conversion, but it’s under the eaves, lit by a skylight, and – most importantly of all – it can only be accessed by wooden ladder. That’s…