POC Reading Week!!!!

This week I am declaring it POC Reading Week here at Black and Blue Ink!!!

There are so many great POC books out there that many people don't know about, and these great books need the recognition they deserve. I can bet that there are many of you guys out there that have joined the POC Reading Challenge but aren't really sure about which books you want to read for the challenge, or what kind of POC books are out there,  but this week you will be able to see if any of the featured books are something you would be interested in reading. Or if you are iffy about whether or not you want to join the challenge out of fear of not completing it (because you don't think there are enough POC books you might like out there), this week you can get some great reccomendations. So in dedication of POC books everywhere, this week on Black and Blue Ink is all about you!!! All memes, reviews, author interviews will be dedicated to POC and getting some of my favorite books out there!!!

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POC Reading Challenge

I know, shame on me for joining this sooooo late. I actually thought I had already joined, I don't know why but I did. Probably in my mind I did, but apparently not in real life. Being POC myself, I think this challenge is a great way to broaden up my reading range and encourage others, whether of color or not, what other types of books are out there. So here is where I am going to be linking the books I read for the challenge.

1. Josephine and the Soldier by. Beverly Jenkins 

2. Played by. Dana Davidson

3. Asleep by. Wendy Raven McNair

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I'll probably be reading more than that, but I don't need this post to be that long!!!

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100+ Reading Challenge

(Last updated March 21, 2010)

Gosh, could I be any later in posting this. Im participating in J. Kaye's 100+ Reading challenge. I think this is going to be easy, but you never know!!! Well this is where I am going to be posting my list. If you want more info on this challenge, on the rules and all that good stuff,  go to J. Kaye's Challenge page here. Good Luck!!!

1. The Real Real by. Emma McLaughlin & Nicola Kraus

2. I am the Messenger by. Markus Zusak

3. Major Crush by. Jennifer Echols

4. Stray by. Rachel Vincent

5. Captivate by. Carrie Jones

6. Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward

7. Dead is a State of Mind by. Marlene Perez

8. Book of Shadows (Sweep Series) by. Cate Tiernan

9. Hearts at Stake by. Alyxandra Harvey

10. Boys, Bears, and a Serious Pair of Hiking Boots by. Abby McDonald

11. Jeckel Loves Hyded by. Beth Fantaskey

12. O'Juliet by. Robin Maxwell

13. Wondrous Strange by Lesley Livingston 

14. Dedication by.Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus

15. Raven by. Allison Van Diepen

16. Dark Desire by. Christine Feehan 

17. Rules of Attraction by. Simone Elkeles

18. 13 To Life by. Shannon Delany

19. Josephine and the Soldier by. Beverly Jenkins

20. Asleep by.Wendy Raven McNair 

21. Dream Chaser by. Sherrilyn Kenyon

22. City of Ashes by. Cassandra Clare

23. Being Nikki by. Meg Cabot

24. Dream Warrior by. Sherrilyn Kenyon

25. Played by. Dana Davidson

26. Haunted (The Mediator book 5) by. Meg Cabot

27. Dreaming Anastasia by. Joy Preble

28. Wherever Nina Lies by. Lynn Weingarten

29. Shiver by. Maggie Stiefvater

30. The Awakening by. Kelley Armstrong

31.The Reckoning by. Kelley Armstrong

32. The Mediator Series #6 by. Meg Cabot

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2010 Author Debut Challenge

Yep I'm doing another challenge. This button is so cute, how could I not participate!!! Anywayz, this year's Debut Author Challenge is hosted by Kristi at The Story Siren.

The objective is to read a set number of YA (Young Adult) or MG (Middle Grade) novels from debut authors published this year. Anyone can join even if you don't have a blog. You dont have to list the books in advanced either. Head over to The Story Siren for more details. Im going to try to keep all books on my list  to those that debuted in either 2009 or 2010. Head over to the sign up page to participate!!!

The challenge will run from January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010!!!

If you're sorta stumped and don't know which books to go on your list, check out www.authorsnow.com it features tons of middle grade and young adult debut authors!!!
I think I am going to start with reading 20 books by debut authors, but I'll probably add more along the road!!!
What's on your list???

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1. Dreaming Anastasiaby Joy Prebble 
2. 13 to Life by. Shannon Delany
3. Wherever Nina Lies by.  Lynn Weingarten
4. Hearts at Stake by Alyxandra Harvey
5. Claire de Lune by Christine Johnson 
Restoring Harmony by Joëlle Anthony
Brightly Woven by Alexandra Bracken Wish by Alexandra Bullen 
Nevermore by Kelly Creagh
Nightshade by Andrea Cremer
Mistwood by Leah Cypess
The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting
Everlasting by Angie Frazier
The Line by Teri Hall
Hex Hall by Rachel Hawkins
Guardian of the Dead by Karen Healey
Shadow Hills by Anastasia Hopcus
The Ghost and the Goth by Stacey Kade
Iron King by Julie Kagawa
Other by Karen Kincy
Whisper by Phoebe Kitanidis
Sea by Heidi R. Kling
Firespell by Chloe Neill
The Sky Is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson
Bleeding Violet by Dia Reeves
Shade by Jeri Smith-Ready
Paranormalcy by Kiersten White
Glimmerglass by Jenna Black
The Iron Thorn by Caitlin Kittredge 
The Thirteenth Chime by Emma Michaels 

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2010 Young Adult Reading Challenge

First off. Happy Turkey-Day!!! Hope all of you are stuffing your faces with turkey, pie and all that good stuff!!! Now lets get down to buisness...

Guess what I'm joining next this year???

(Last updated March 21, 2010)

I decided to do my first Reading Challenge.

I always see these all around the YA blogersphere so now I'm doing one. I'll probably do more but I'll start with this one.

This YA Reading Challenge is hosted by J. Kaye over at her blog. Here's the link to the sign up page.

Here are the four levels:

--The Mini YA Reading Challenge – Read 12 Young Adult novels.

--Just My Size YA Reading Challenge – Read 25 Young Adult novels.

--Stepping It Up YA Reading Challenge – Read 50 Young Adult novels.

--Super Size Me YA Reading Challenge – Read 75 Young Adult novels.

And a cool thing about this challenge is that you dont have to be a blogger to participate. Head over to her sign up page for more details.

I think I am going to do the Super Size Me level. Its not going to be that hard since 85 percent of what I read is YA.

What level are aiming to complete???

1. The Real Real by. Emma McLaughlin & Nicola Kraus

2. I am the Messenger by. Markus Zusak

3. Major Crush by. Jennifer Echols

4. Captivate by. Carrie Jones

5. Book of Shadows (Sweep Series) by. Cate Tiernan

6. Dead is a State of Mind by. Marlene Perez

7. Jeckel Loves Hyde by. Beth Fantaskey

8. Boys, Bears, and a Serious Pair of Hiking Boots by. Abby McDonald

9. Hearts at Stake by. Alyxandra Harvey 

10. O' Juliet by. Robin Maxwell
11. Wondrous Strange by. Lesley Livingston
12. Raven by. Allison Van Diepen
13. Josephine and the Soldier by. Beverly Jenkins
14. Being Nikki by. Meg Cabot
15. City of Ashes by. Cassandra Clare
16. Rules of Attraction by. Simone Elkeles
17. Dreaming Anastasia by. Joy Preeble
18. 13 to Life by. Shannon Delany
19. Haunted (Mediator book 5) by. Meg Cabot
20. Played by. Dana Davidson
21. Asleep by. Wendy Raven Mcnair
22. Wherever Nina Lies by. Lynn Weingarten 

23. Shiver by. Maggie Stiefvater

24. The Awakening by. Kelley Armstrong

25. The Reckoning by. Kelley Armstrong
26. The Mediator Series #6 by. Meg Cabot

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