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Sign Up: 2011 Summer Romance Reading Challenge!

by Carolyn • Posted in 2011 Summer Romance Reading Challenge

2011 Summer Romance Reading Challenge

If you are a regular reader of BCC, you will know that I’m more of a Horror/Urban Fantasy fan than one for romance. However, I have found that I am now reading more than usual after having dipped my toes into the romance genres for the first time last year. So, to celebrate this continued love of romance, I have decided to host my short summer romance reading challenge again this year.

Last time I set myself the target of 16 books… and totally failed. But I’m determined to do better this time around, and I hope you’ll join me! There will also be a little surprise giveaway at the end of the challenge!

There are many sub-genres under the ‘romance’ umbrella and I have listed them below. I hope you will join me in what I hope will be a summer of love and discovery! Hehe! Button and guidelines below.

Timeline: 1st June 2011 ~ 30th Sept 2011. Only books started on June 1st count towards this challenge.

Details:

1. Anyone can join. You don’t need a blog to participate.

2. 4 months, 8 books – that’s doable, right? Or if you want to push yourself further, double it to 16!!

3. Any book format counts except audiobooks.

5. The books you choose can crossover into other challenges you have on the go.

6. If you decide to participate in this challenge with me, please use the link I have set up below with the button to post on your sidebar, this way others can find their way back to this post and join in the fun. Also, be sure to create a post telling others with a link back to this post so others can join in.

8. You can link your reviews HERE to be entered into the prize draw at the end of the challenge. Prize/s will be chosen at the end of the challenge. You must have at least a challenge post or the button on sidebar to be eligible for entry.
9. You can view my progress HERE.
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Romance Sub-Genres:

• Historical Romance

• Paranormal Romance

• Science Fiction Romance

• Contemporary Romance

• Romantic Suspense

• Western Romance

• Fantasy Romance

• GLBT Romance

If you need further help to decide on which sub-genre to choose check out Wikipeadia

When you sign up under Mr. Linky, please add the DIRECT URL to your Summer Romance Challenge post, NOT your blog URL. This way other participants can read about your progress and give support.

35 Comments

Lobo May 31, 2011 at 11:40 am

Is it OK if I'm writing my review blog in Hungarian? But reading will be mostly in English and will post shorter rewievs to goodreads…

littlepinkstars44 May 31, 2011 at 11:40 am

Just signed up, looking forward to taking part in this challenge!

Emma

Teaberry Cottage May 31, 2011 at 12:17 pm

I'm not an avid Romance Reader, but this challenge is just what I need to read something new!

Annabell May 31, 2011 at 12:44 pm

Do we have to pick just one sub-genre for the whole 4 months? And once I link up my blog post, do I have to edit that post to show everyone my progress instead of creating a new post? This will be my first challenge, I'm excited!

Laura Summers (BCC) May 31, 2011 at 12:45 pm

I'm in – my third challenge of the year lol, but I reckon I can easily do 8 in 4 months

Book Chick City May 31, 2011 at 12:51 pm

Lobo – That's fine

Emma – Yay! Hope you have fun

Teaberry – I'm not an avid fan but summer always brings out the romance in me

Annabell – As long as the book is romance that's all that is required. If you write a post and use it to list your progress that you only need one link

Laura – The fact that you are going on holiday this week will surely help

Blodeuedd May 31, 2011 at 5:43 pm

I must sign up Hm challenge post…tricky. Could I just post on the sidebar now. Not a big fan of two posts in a day

Sheery May 31, 2011 at 11:49 pm

The button is in my sidebar. My post is scheduled to go live tomorrow – then I'll link it up here.

Shellabelle June 1, 2011 at 2:00 am

I signed up. Thanks for hosting!

Blodeuedd June 1, 2011 at 3:01 pm

Signed up It's in a review post though but it's there

Kati R June 1, 2011 at 5:42 pm

Signed up! Can't wait to tackle my TBR pile.

Lauren June 1, 2011 at 9:23 pm

I'm in! Looking forward to being part of this challenge.

Lobo June 1, 2011 at 9:36 pm

OK, I signed up, my post will go live over the weekend.

Christine June 1, 2011 at 10:07 pm

I'm in!

Melissa (Books and Things) June 2, 2011 at 2:10 am

I didn't post directly to my challenge post as it will be up tomorrow, but the button is on my blog!

Thanks for the fun challenge!

Azza A. June 2, 2011 at 7:24 pm

Just signed up!! I'm really looking forward to it.

Azza @ Violet Haven

I think did I signed up twice. You can cross out number 23 with Azza. Thanks!!

Jessica S. June 2, 2011 at 8:14 pm

Yay! I like this challenge. Can't wait to pick out my books and get started. So glad I found it. ^_^

Azza A. June 3, 2011 at 7:06 am

I'm sorry, I kinda linked it to my whole blog instead of the post.

Jennifer@The Book Nympho June 4, 2011 at 5:29 am

SORRY. I had a blonde moment. My 1st Linky needs to be deleted if possible. I didn't put the correct link. 2nd one is good.
This sounds fun and it gives us lots of time.
Thanks!

Azza A. June 4, 2011 at 2:32 pm

Yeah me too. Just delete the first one #22.

I'm sooo sorry for the mess >.<

Lauren B June 8, 2011 at 11:18 am

Posted reviews for three books: Nightkeepers by Jessica Andersen, Elizabeth's Wolf by Lora Leigh and Desire Untamed by Pamela Palmer.

Jessica (Peace Love Books) June 13, 2011 at 12:01 am

Sounds fun!! I'm in

-Jessica (Peace Love Books)

Kati R June 17, 2011 at 3:13 am

Does erotica count?

Kati R June 17, 2011 at 8:32 am

I'm a total ding dong. Could you delete the second time I entered my linky? I meant to add it to the reviews link. Oopsie. Thanks!

Kati R @ Romancing Rakes

Kati R June 19, 2011 at 5:22 pm

I had such a total brain fart. Could you delete the second time I put my link in the linky? It goes directly to my review. Oopsie! Thanks.

Kati @Romancing Rakes

Book Chick City June 24, 2011 at 4:24 pm

@Kati R – Yep

christina-reads June 27, 2011 at 11:20 pm

I've been looking for the perfect summer challenge, and this one looks like exactly what I want! One question, though — how narrowly is "romance" being defined? Would it include chick lit with a strong romantic plotline? What about something like Gail Carriger's "Parasol Protectorate" series, which has a strong romance but is primarily a steampunk/fantasy novel?

Book Chick City June 29, 2011 at 9:51 am

@Chrisina Reads -If you think it is more romance, then add it. I can't really comment as I haven't read the book, but overall I would say 'Chick-Lit' isn't really 'romance'. As for Parasol Protectorate, I would class that as paranormal romance.

LC June 30, 2011 at 3:02 am

Hi I'm starting late but since I read some romances I don't think I'll be too behind. I set my link up to my challenge page with links to my reviews from there. I love romances in the summer!

emily July 1, 2011 at 4:41 am

Just signed up…have been reading away in June. I am doing reviews of my books on my blog and on goodreads.

Rose July 1, 2011 at 6:14 pm

cant wait!! really looking forward to this xx

Gothical July 2, 2011 at 7:26 am

Didn't noticed the challenge until today I am signed up this is like my fifth challenge this year!

Brenda G. Spalding July 24, 2011 at 7:28 pm

I have been participating in "Paris in July" and that almost ends so I love any romance novel. I look forward to joining the challenge. Count me in. Hopefully, I will be able to use some of the books that I read on the other challenge. Why have romance only in February.

Brenda G. Spalding July 24, 2011 at 7:32 pm

Melissa (Books and Things) August 23, 2011 at 8:34 pm

Shoot erase #57… I posted it in the wrong place! *smacks head*

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