Book Chick City: Sign Up: The 2011 Stephen King Challenge!

Sign Up: The 2011 Stephen King Challenge!

Thursday, December 02, 2010 | Posted by Book Chick City |

The 2011 Stephen King Challenge!

Welcome to The 2011 Stephen King Challenge! 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 join me in my quest!

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 - There are two levels: Read either SIX (6) or TWELVE (12) Stephen King novels in 2011 (6 is the minimum but you can read more than 12 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 between now and the later part of next year.

• At the beginning of Jan 2011, I will add a link so you can 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! :)

• You can also follow each other's progress and chat about the SK books you read on twitter too - just use #SKChallenge :)

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: The 2011 Stephen King Challenge

91 comments:

Ryan M. Williams said...: What a great challenge! I'm really looking forward to it, now just to decide which book to read. My wife and just read Cujo last month, maybe The Dead Zone?; 2 December 2010 13:28
Hott Books - Gina said...: I'm not entering I just wanted to say - THAT BUTTON IS AMAZING!!
WOW!! Do you do those yourself? I've been working on one and just hate it! Oh, the imagination!! I'm so envious!!; 2 December 2010 13:44
Kate said...: I'm looking forward to reading more Stephen King books in the new year. Thanks for the challenge.; 2 December 2010 14:45
~Nan said...: Great challenge! Maybe just what I need to get my ignored blog jump-started again!; 2 December 2010 15:41
Book Chick City said...: THANK GUYS _ I"M GLAD YOU LIKE THE CHALLENGE AND THANKS FOR SIGNING UP! :)

Hott Books - thanks, your too kind. Yes I do the buttons myself. It takes a bit of time but I like doing them :); 2 December 2010 15:58
Rabid Fox said...: Oooh. This one is tempting. I dunno if I could read that many King novels in a year, but I could always try.; 2 December 2010 16:53
Book Chick City said...: Rabid Fox - In case there are more peeps who worry about the number of books I have created another level. Now you can choose between reading 6 or 12 books in 2011. I hope that sways you towards joining ;); 2 December 2010 17:02
Leanne said...: I can't wait to get started! I've just read my first Stephen King book (late I know) and am looking forward to getting stuck into more.; 2 December 2010 20:10
The Book Bee said...: Thanks for the challenge Book Chick and I think the button is amazing!; 3 December 2010 09:03
Jason Baki said...: Oh cool! As a massive fan I will definitely sign up for the Stephen King challenge. I was planning to catch up on the novels I'd missed anyway, so this is a great excuse. I will sort out the post and linky thing next week sometime :)

Cheers Jason!; 3 December 2010 12:08
Book Chick City said...: YAY - I'm so pleased you are all joining in! I hope you enjoy the challenge :); 3 December 2010 12:57
The Norwegian BookGirl said...: Great challenge :) I'm in.; 3 December 2010 12:57
Day said...: Yay! Totally my kind of challenge!

It's on:); 3 December 2010 17:24
Lucie said...: I love Stephen King, this is the ideal challenge for me! Looking forward to reading lots of King in 2011.; 3 December 2010 17:35
ComaCalm said...: I was planning to do this but you got there before me! ^^; 3 December 2010 22:10
Snef Snef said...: I love this challenge. I'm hoping it will motivate me to finally read the evergrowing pile of Stephen King books on my book shelf.; 3 December 2010 23:24
Kathie @ Just a Happy Housewife said...: I LOVE this challenge! so excited :-); 4 December 2010 15:55
Megan Marie said...: Hey there. Wanted to let you know the button wouldn't fit right in my sidebar and didn't want to have to change my entire layout so I put the button in my post and have a link to the challenge post on my right sidebar at the bottom :)

Megan @Xenophobic Bibliophile; 4 December 2010 21:14
Book Chick said...: Really looking forward to this challenge. I've been wanting to read Stephen King for awhile now!; 5 December 2010 00:13
Kate said...: Favorite challenge ever!! I seriously cannot wait until the New Year!; 5 December 2010 01:37
Kelly said...: What a fabulous challenge! I would love to sign up for it, but I've already read the majority of his novels.
I spent the past year reading and re-reading them in the order they were published. I'm not quite finished yet, but I only have two novels and one short story collection (the newest one) left to read, and I'm not ready to re-read the ones I already read this year. If only I had known there would be a challenge, I would have waited!; 5 December 2010 16:03
Adam Christopher said...: Excellent, I will sign up tonight. I'm on a quest to read all of King's novels in publication order, and have just finished The Stand, so this is perfect timing.

Just a question - do his books written as Richard Bachman count? Personally I think they do. I'm asking now because after The Stand comes The Long Mile, which is a Bachman book.; 6 December 2010 16:44
Julie Cohen said...: Ahhhh what a great idea. I've read them all, though, over the years, except for his latest, which I'll read as soon as I can get it from the library. So I won't join in. But you've got some treats in store. My favourites are Misery, The Shining, and the fantasy novels co-written with Peter Straub—and I really liked his last book, Under the Dome. Some books are better than others, but the man has a tremendous storytelling talent, and he just draws you in and doesn't let you go. And he's from Maine, like me.

Julie, the big SK fangirl; 6 December 2010 20:56
Bob said...: Hello Book Chick. I've signed up for your challenge, although I only have a couple I haven't already read. Would you be interested in doing an interview with me for my podcast The Kingcast about the challenge?

Would love ot have a chat with you.; 6 December 2010 22:37
GothMisfitjazz said...: Love this so I am joining sounds fun :); 7 December 2010 00:41
wuestenrot said...: I'm sure this will be so much fun! I'm looking forward to it!; 7 December 2010 19:17
Merriell said...: Stephen King is the master when it comes to horror writing. I'm looking forward to this challenge. Thank you for the challenge.; 7 December 2010 22:29
catherineryanhoward.com said...: Reading more Stephen King is something I've meaning to do for ages - so I'm taking seeing this (via Julie Cohen's blog) as a sign! Looking forward to it! :-); 9 December 2010 11:30
Kristi said...: I love Stephen King. I don't think I'll have a problem keeping up with this challenge!; 11 December 2010 01:46
Jaz.parks said...: Just joined! and i LOVE the button!

Jaz.parks; 11 December 2010 15:39
novroz said...: Book Chick City, you are awesome!! :)

Thank you for this great challenge, which is not a challenge at all for me. I'll definitely join in simply because I love SK.
I will write my sign-up post tomorrow and I will read 6 (or maybe 7) because I'm a slow reader. I read 7 SK's books last year.

Is novella count? Since last year, I've planned to read 1 story from different seasons then review it then read another authors and get back to different seasons again and so on. Can that count?; 11 December 2010 16:07
andii* said...: Great challenge! i´m in :)
where does i have to e-mail you??
answer me here please:
andiiblogs(at) hotmail(dot)com
i already make the post, and put the button, but i don´t know where to put my blog...
thanks!
post: http://mividaimpredecible.blogspot.com/2010/12/desafio-stephen-king-2011.html; 11 December 2010 20:04
Critica said...: This was a great idea! Stephen King is amazing! And... this is my first reading challenge. :); 12 December 2010 16:22
Nicole K/GothamGal said...: Signing up! Thanks for hosting!; 12 December 2010 17:36
booksaroundtheworld said...: Fantastic idea!!!! Love it!!!! Thanks a lot!; 12 December 2010 23:52
Maga de Lioncourt said...: Hi from Uruguay!

I'm not speak english, but I wont add me to the great challenge.
It`s only novels?? Or the short storys too?

Thank you!; 13 December 2010 01:41
Yess said...: Great idea! So I'm in.; 13 December 2010 03:26
All Things Stephen King said...: Bring it on!; 13 December 2010 13:03
CWriter said...: I am so excited for this I am definitely doing this challenge. I always wanted to read more of his books and this gives me the chance to do it.

I <3 challenges!; 16 December 2010 13:22
Adam Christopher said...: Signed up!; 17 December 2010 10:27
Ryan K Lindsay said...: I don't think I've got 6 of his left to read...and be damned if I'm rereading.

Still, I think this is an awesome thing to do. The more people discovering The Shining, Dead Zone, Long Walk, and Hearts in Atlantis the better. Go forth, people, and enjoy.; 17 December 2010 11:46
Murf61 said...: A bit late to the party, but this is a great idea and will take up the challenge. Love the graphics on the button.; 17 December 2010 23:45
Short Story Slore said...: I haven't read him in forever! What a great way to motivate me.; 18 December 2010 18:35
Sharon said...: I have read MANY of King's books, and want to read the rest. What a great challenge. I'm looking forward to reading more from one of my favorite authors. Thanks for hosting it!; 20 December 2010 18:24
Zuzu said...: Thank you for organising this challenge! I can't wait! I wonder if we can set up a hashtag on Twitter, like #skchallenge or something and then be able to converse and share our links there too?

Looking forward to 2011! Happy New Year to you all!

:-)

Zuzu; 21 December 2010 17:41
*lynne* said...: This is perfect, since I was going to be rereading the Dark Tower series anyway :) Wondering: would you count the Dark tower / Gunslinger graphic novels?; 24 December 2010 17:36
Wednesday said...: I'm so excited! I have about 12 Stephen King books that I haven't read on my bookshelf..; 25 December 2010 00:54
Murf61 said...: Great challenge... it's about time I read the Dark Tower series and a few other SK books that have been on my shelves for ages! This is the incentive I need to get reading :-); 25 December 2010 11:01
Amanda said...: Perfectly timed! I was just having a conversation with a friend how we MUST read Stephen King again!; 27 December 2010 02:22
HarLe said...: Great challenge! I have already signed up ^^

This question is interesting, I like to know that too:

"Just a question - do his books written as Richard Bachman count? Personally I think they do. I'm asking now because after The Stand comes The Long Mile, which is a Bachman book." (Adam Christopher)

Thanks for the challenge, a greeting! :); 27 December 2010 12:09
Susan said...: Love, love, love SK! What a great challenge -- now I HAVE to read his books!!; 28 December 2010 16:09
Missy Jane said...: I LOVE SK! I own nearly all of his currently published books but have slacked off and haven't read the last four. This challenge should get me back on track :-D; 29 December 2010 02:38
princessrexall said...: I'm not really sure how to do anything with my tumblr blog so I'm just going to go along saying I don't have one for now. I love Stephen King and have been a junkie for years. One time I read nothing but him straight for 6 months. Hopefully there are 12 books I can still read!!! Love this one!; 29 December 2010 16:06
Tessa Conte said...: Can't wait!; 29 December 2010 22:50
crazysteph12 said...: I really like the challenge, I just hope his books aren't too complicated to read hehe but I am up for the challenge!; 30 December 2010 06:12
Kris said...: Can't wait to start!; 31 December 2010 19:50
S.Leighanne said...: I can't wait to start this challenge! Great idea!; 1 January 2011 02:36
Becky Bowden said...: I've entered, hope I've done everything right! Can't wait to get started x; 1 January 2011 15:50
Jo said...: Looking forward to this one -- I'm in the mood to re-read some King, so this is perfect. :); 1 January 2011 16:34
Jo said...: Put up the wrong link -- sorry about that! All ready to go now.... :); 1 January 2011 16:41
Biluma said...: Thanks for the challenge! I love Stephen King books!; 2 January 2011 11:07
Debgem said...: This is a brilliant challenge - will add my link once Mr Linky's back!! Can't wait to start on my SK books. Brilliant button!; 2 January 2011 20:43
Rufsetufsa said...: Hi! What a great challenge! I've always been a huge fan of SK and read a lot of him but not enough. I'm going for the level 2 challenge and hope I won't regret;); 2 January 2011 22:16
Jenni @ Juniper's Jungle said...: What a great challenge, I can't wait to rediscover my love of his books!; 3 January 2011 19:13
Amanda said...: Can't wait to read more of Stephen King's books with this challenge!; 4 January 2011 01:53
Nicky Strickland said...: Stephen King is always on my "to be read" list of writers who I may not necessarily have in the immediate TBR pile. This challenge will help rectify the situation.; 6 January 2011 00:35
Erin Al-Mehairi said...: I appreciate the challenge, planning on reading some this year anyway!; 6 January 2011 05:49
Tammy said...: Thanks for hosting this fun challenge- I'm in!! King is truly the master of horror! Perfect timing also-I am currently giving away a copy of his book IT on my blog!; 7 January 2011 18:19
Mystee said...: I've signed up for this one too :D; 13 January 2011 19:35
Ani Raye said...: Love SK!! Totally into this challenge!; 14 January 2011 14:48
Stephen Eli Harris said...: Definitely entering this! Challenge accepted!; 16 January 2011 23:11
Michelle @ The True Book Addict said...: I'm finally signed up! Thanks for hosting. =O); 17 January 2011 08:04
Yolanda Sfetsos said...: Hi everyone! I'm a huge SK fan and have decided to join this challenge. Yay! I'm aiming for 6 SK books at the moment. That might change. I'll see how I go. :)

Nice to meet so many fellow SK fans, btw.; 17 January 2011 19:36
Natalie Normann said...: I love this - I'm in. Love the button, and it looks great on my site ... The Stand is so fra my absolute favourite Stephen King novel.; 22 January 2011 03:01
Kate said...: How do I get the button on my blog page? Thanks!; 25 January 2011 23:56
Delphyne said...: I'm excited about this challenge! :) Thanks so much for hosting it.; 30 January 2011 13:37
R.M. Haag said...: I started the challenge on one site, but switched sites so I've signed up again. Reading Different Seasons now.; 2 February 2011 18:24
Molokos Oddities said...: I love Stephen King. this is an amazing challenge so glad to be apart of it.; 6 February 2011 03:56
Jodi Lee said...: I'm starting with The Dark Half - thanks for the opportunity to kick-start reading for enjoyment again.. ;); 12 February 2011 18:12
Anastasia said...: I feel a bit late in the game, but I had to sign up for this challenge. It looks fun and I've been meaning to read some Stephen King for years now. I finally have a challenge to buckle down and do it! :); 24 February 2011 05:20
Evie said...: Stephen King challenge??! How could I ever say no to that!! :D
cont me in!!! :D; 16 March 2011 19:00
Debgem said...: I've finally made a start on my SK books - and am now well into The Stand! This has always been my favourite and I'm loving it again!; 19 March 2011 23:55
J. Elgey said...: I have signed up to this challenge and I am looking forward to getting started! Happy reading everyone! :-); 22 March 2011 19:09
Tone said...: A bit late, but I want to challenge myself too. I have a homepage written in norwegian, where i post reviews of books I have read. Sorry its not in english... :/ But we luckily got Google Translate if anyone is interested :)

I'll read 6 books. Will be interesting, I've never read anything from him before! :); 8 April 2011 21:27
Jennee said...: So glad I found this. I have been meaning to read more Stephen King books. Only read one this year but I loved it!; 27 April 2011 15:15
MJ said...: What a great idea!! I love Stephen King Books and I am looking forward to reading more books this year! :D; 4 May 2011 19:43
Ulrich Thiim said...: Denmark calling. This challenge is the best and we great wikings also love Stephen King. I'm going for the big 12; 30 May 2011 22:36
Samantha said...: So I'm getting started late, but very excited for this!; 7 June 2011 05:39
Erin said...: Also getting started late, but this is the perfect challenge for me right now. Been in the mood for some Stephen King and about to read the Dark Tower series for the first time. :); 12 June 2011 17:40
Monica tillery said...: I came to the challenge late in the year, but I've already read four titles since January. This is just the impetus I need to get more reading done. What a fun challenge, thanks!!; 1 August 2011 00:21
Erin said...: This challenge is also perfect for me as I was reading the Dark Tower series already this year, and also been craving some different King books :) Have a few books left on my challenge.; 19 September 2011 20:30