Welcome, everyone! Are you ready to read? Do you have your list? Great, let’s go!

I can’t wait to see what everyone will be reading this spring. Whether you’re reading for fun, for inspiration, for learning, or just to force yourself to finish up those half-read books, I hope you enjoy every page!

Here’s a brief recap of how to be a part of the Spring Reading Thing:

Make a list of books you want to read (or finish reading) this spring. Your list can be as long or as short as you’d like.

Write a blog post containing your list and submit it to this post using the Mr. Linky below.

Get reading! The challenge goes from today, March 21st, through June 21st.

Check out other participants’ lists and add to your own to-read-someday pile!

If you’re so inclined, write reviews of the books you read along the way.

Write a post about your challenge experience in June, telling us all about whether you reached your goals and how the Spring Reading Thing went for you.

There’s a Mr. Linky at the end of this post. Please use it to link to your blog post containing your Spring Reading Thing list. Remember to link to your specific post, not just your general blog homepage. People will be stopping by for days (or weeks!) and when you link to your specific post, it will make it easier for everyone to find your reading list. Also, if you don’t mind, please link back here from your post so that your readers can come check out all the other participants.

So post your list, and then grab your coffee (or tea, if you’re so inclined) and enjoy all the book-love!

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Prize Information:

Don’t forget, I’ll be choosing one random participant at the end of the challenge to receive a $10 gift certificate to Amazon.com. To be eligible, you need to post your initial reading list (and sign up on the Mr. Linky) by midnight (EST) on Saturday, March 24th, and post a recap of your Spring Reading Thing experience (and link up) by midnight on June 24th.

Note: There is NO limit to when people can sign up to participate in the Spring Reading Thing. You’re welcome to join in any time! The “deadlines” are only for prize eligibility.

Also, I’ll be giving away two books during the Spring Reading Thing. Those books are: So Many Books, So Little Time by Sara Nelson and How Reading Changed My Life by Anna Quindlen. Here’s how to be eligible for one of those books:

- If you post any book review(s) on your blog about the books you’re reading for the Spring Reading Thing, let me know by leaving a comment on my blog or by emailing me (just click the “Email Me” link on my sidebar).

- I’ll periodically put up a post including links to the Spring Reading Thing book reviews that are submitted to me.

- Twice during the Spring Reading Thing, I’ll randomly draw the name of one participant who has submitted a review. They win the books!

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UPDATE: Good news: there will be more book giveaways going on here at Callapidder Days this spring! The nice folks at Bethany House Publishers have contacted me and offered to contribute a number of books for giveaways. I’ll post more about these giveaways on Friday, so be sure to check back if you’re interested! (You can read the details here.)

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Okay, now, enough of my babbling. Spring officially arrived here last night, so it’s time to get reading! Enjoy your books, everyone!


1. Katrina
2. Tiany
3. Lulu
4. Christine- Fruit in Season
5. liz@smithical
6. Valerie
7. Jane (Much Ado)
8. Debi
9. Kapachino
10. Barbara H.
11. Rae
12. Andrea (The Flourishing Mother)
13. Kailana
14. Lori\’s Comfort Zone
15. Susanne
16. 3M
17. Snarkattack anthor
18. corinne (in the mirror)
19. Literalicious
20. Kate Z @ i fell in love at 22
21. TaunaLen
22. Boltbabe
23. Karen (Life With 4 Kids and
a Dog)

24. jenclair
25. Lauren S.
26. Becky L.
27. Missyjoon
28. Ashley
29. Wendy
30. not-so-deep Denise
31. Shalee
32. Jennifer, Snapshot
33. Kathleen
34. Stephanie
35. Jennifer B
36. Dianne
37. Missy
38. Kelly W
39. Melissa R. Garrett (Little Woolgatherings)
40. Sueellen
41. Deena @ The Bookshelf
42. Malady
43. Lisa
44. Kari
45. Nise\’
46. nicole
47. Carla @ Redthread to Katelyn
48. chupieandjsmama
49. Jenny in Ca
50. Jenny
51. Ellen B.
52. Heidi - GGIP
53. Leslie
54. emilyhope
55. escapades unlimited
56. Jules
57. Trina (View From My Place)
58. Mrs. Pear
59. Danielle
60. Comfy Denim
61. Thea
62. KarenW
63. Chris (book-a-rama)
64. Dishpan Dribble
65. Gail
66. Susan (Our Little Corner of the Upstate)
67. Dianne (Unfinished Work)
68. Lynne
69. Amanda (A Patchwork of Books)
70. Heather (devildogwife)
71. Becky ~ In the Pages
72. Kim\’s Candor
73. Michelle Liebgott-Osinga
74. tricia
75. Sheri
76. Blessed Assurances
77. HipWriterMama
78. Eden
79. alisonwonderland
80. Sheryl
81. Joyful Days
82. Lindsay (The Ink Spot)
83. Keziah @ A Woman who Fears the Lord
84. Nina (Painted Rainbows)
85. Sally from Oz aka sally906
86. Debi
87. Beth/Mom2TwoVikings
88. Amy(The Sleepy Reader)
89. Irene (The Green Greek)
90. Superfast Reader
91. Blessed Beyond Measure
92. Shauna (Shaunarumbling)
93. Karen (Over the Backyard Fence)
95. raidergirl3
96. Heidi @ ReviewsbyHeidi
97. Ashley
98. Kim
99. Lynn Seddon
100. Clarissa
101. Tricia
102. Kathleen Marie
103. Karen (growingingrace)
104. heidijane
105. Allison
106. Emily (Laundry and Lullabies)
107. Alexis
108. Beth F.
109. Halfmoon Girl
110. peach
111. Malissa H (cest_la_vie)
112. Cheri
113. Stephanie
114. Susan Helene Gottfried
115. Isabelle
116. Lisa writes
117. Becky @ ThisMomsJourney
118. Jill
119. Bessers
120. Ginger
121. Islandsparrow
122. Riezzee
123. Mizbooks (at Solely Books)
124. stephanie
125. Tammy-Family Doin\’s
126. Secret Reader
127. Karla
128. Scott Marlowe
129. Sabrina (Breeni Books)
130. Jana (sidetrack\’d)
131. chris
132. Jean
133. Sherry (FrugalDomesticGoddess)
134. nimrodiel - Confesions of a Literary Persuasion
135. pussreboots
136. Carol G
137. Rachel (AGoG)
138. booklogged
139. Tracy F
140. Jessica
141. debra
142. Ellen B.
143. Rosangela
144. Selima
145. Janet F
146. Chickadee
147. Wendy
148. RhiGirl
149. Kristin
150. Me
151. Lana G
152. Cheri
153. Carolyn
154. Pastormac\’s Ann
155. Dawn ;)
156. Mark
157. Karen O\’Connor
158. Deborah
159. Summer M
160. boliyou
161. Jen L.
162. C
163. Bookfool
164. Kelly
165. Restless Reader
166. Amy
167. Aisling78
169. Marcia from South Africa
170. Lorie
171. Lady Strathconn
172. Julie (ThePeapodFour)
173. Rachel Langston
174. Shannon (For This Season)
175. Mary Kathryn
176. Karen (Karen\’s Korner)
177. Kim
178. Carrie (Homeschooler)
179. Mikki at UnderHISConstruction
180. Joanna
181. Ann
182. Kelly (A Spacious Place)
183. Kay
184. Annie (age 9)
185. Linda
186. divina
187. Lori Madison
188. chris
189. Melissa @ Breath of Life
190. Kerri Ruth
191. Jennifer
192. e-Mom (Chrysalis)
193. Tuck, The Rebel Belle
194. Alice Teh
195. Laura (Musings)
196. Heather B.
197. Laura (Here and Now)
198. Charis
199. krin
200. Alyssa @ The Shady Glade
201. Christi (Ever Mindful)
202. Jada
203. Owlet
204. a SAHM\’s musings
205. Book Splurge
206. CeCe Lane
207. Cara Putman
208. Mary Connealy
209. She Plants a Vineyard
210. Pattie
211. Dynamic Uno
212. RicMama
213. Cassie
214. Rebecca LuElla Miller
215. Otter (w/ correct link)
216. Robin
217. Haley
218. So Many Books…So Little Time
219. Meghaun(Future Queen of Organizing)
220. Laurel Wreath
221. Ellie
222. Kahri
223. AJ
224. Jen
225. Paige
226. Kathy (Mudlark Tales)
227. De\’Etta (Choosing Joy)
228. Michelle (Dei Gratia)
229. Dana
230. Roe
231. Ley
232. Gina (Portrait of a Writer)
233. Christie (Mommy23boys)
234. Cmommy~~Singalullaby
235. Tanya
236. Reuter\’s Ramblings
237. Rel
238. Linz
239. Homemaker In Progress (Jocelyn)
240. Gathering of Friends
242. Wendy (The Art of Mending)
243. Ma Titwonky
244. Alisia
245. Lindsay
246. Joy (”Thoughts of Joy…”)
247. Cynthia - Life Is Good
248. Karlene (Inksplasher)

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{ 193 comments… read them below or add one }

1 Christine March 21, 2007 at 10:28 am

I’m excited about this Katrina! I’m going to add one of the books you mentioned in your post about writing, too. Blessings to you! Thanks for hosting!

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2 Valerie March 21, 2007 at 10:41 am

I’m excited, too. It feels good to set some goals, although mine might be a little ambitious.
We’ll see.

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3 Jane March 21, 2007 at 10:43 am

I am so glad you are hosting this Katrina, thanks for all your hard work on putting it together. I enjoyed the Fall challenge and am looking forward to this one….it gives me the push I need to get reading more! And when I do, I love it!

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4 twiga92 March 21, 2007 at 10:46 am

Here we go! I’m combining a few of the challenges so as not to overwhelm myself.

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5 Jennifer March 21, 2007 at 10:56 am

I’m so excited to read through the lists again. Both of those bonus books sound great, too.

I will hopefully get my list up later today.

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6 Kapachino March 21, 2007 at 11:01 am

I’m a new reader of yours and I just couldn’t resist joining in on this. Thanks for doing it!

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7 Barbara H. March 21, 2007 at 11:07 am

Thank you, Katrina! I’ve been looking forward to this!

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8 Andrea March 21, 2007 at 11:26 am

My first challenge! Off to read…

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9 ~liz March 21, 2007 at 12:12 pm

i haven’t been so excited to read before in my life! thanks so much for hosting this again!
~liz

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10 jenclair March 21, 2007 at 12:28 pm

I’m combining this with another challenge. Need to get over to my blog and make my list!

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11 jenclair March 21, 2007 at 12:33 pm

Hmmm. For some reason my link, which I entered correctly, is leading somewhere else.
A Garden Carried in the Pocket

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12 Lori March 21, 2007 at 12:35 pm

I’m in (with a shorter list this time around)! Thanks for getting me motivated!

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13 Susanne March 21, 2007 at 12:55 pm

I can’t wait to see everyone’s list.

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14 Corinne March 21, 2007 at 1:08 pm

Thanks for the inspiration. I can’t wait to get going!

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15 Literalicious March 21, 2007 at 1:11 pm

This is my first reading challenge in a long time…I’m really ready to knock a few more books off my mountain! :) Thanks for bringing it all together Katrina!

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16 kate z March 21, 2007 at 1:16 pm

Thanks for organizing this and helping me set some goals. It’s also a great resource to find other great books to read. Happy reading!

kate*

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17 Boltbabe March 21, 2007 at 1:20 pm

My list is up and I am raring to go! Can’t wait to see what others are reading. My list for the year is long already….but seeing good titles and reviews from others will inspire me to add to it. =)

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18 Karen March 21, 2007 at 1:33 pm

My list is up! This is my first reading challenge and I can’t wait to see how I do.

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19 Wendy March 21, 2007 at 1:55 pm

woo hoo…the start of another challenge! I fear I am hopelessly addicted to reading challenges *grin*

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20 Denise W March 21, 2007 at 2:15 pm

I’ve been linked! I can’t wait to see what everyone else is reading….

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21 Shalee March 21, 2007 at 2:21 pm

Thanks for hosting this event again, Katrina. Getting people to read is one of the best things ever!

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22 Kathleen aka Coffee Mom March 21, 2007 at 2:28 pm

Mine’s up too, I rarin’ to go!!

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23 The Bass Player's Wife March 21, 2007 at 3:02 pm

I am so glad you are doing this! I missed the challenge last fall– too busy with school.

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24 Melissa R. Garrett March 21, 2007 at 3:05 pm

Woo-hoo! I’m so excited :-)

Spring and reading is the best!

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25 Deena March 21, 2007 at 3:26 pm

My list is up…but I have more to add…and I’m posting reviews!!
This is such a way cool idea!!

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26 Malady March 21, 2007 at 3:34 pm

Hooray! I’m excited to get reading! Now, if my local library will just get in gear and get me my books!

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27 Kate March 21, 2007 at 3:42 pm

Ooooh, I am SO excited to dive into my STACK!! Thanks for the idea, Katrina and happy reading, girlfriend! :)

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28 Lisa March 21, 2007 at 4:05 pm

What a great idea! And it’s finally begun!

I’m going to make a facebook group for it and invite all my college aged friends to join us!

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29 Bunny Trails March 21, 2007 at 4:17 pm

Thanks, Katrina! I’m excited to participate.

I loved Me, Myself, and Bob. In fact, I read half the book while awaiting jury dury! It’s a great book. Be sure to check out http://www.jellyfish.com.

Many blessings!

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30 Jenny in Ca March 21, 2007 at 5:04 pm

I’m up! wow, I can’t believe how many people signed up already!!
looking forward to seeing everyones lists, happy reading!!

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31 Jenny March 21, 2007 at 5:18 pm

Already reading! Been looking forward to this…my list is posted on my site, but I’m starting with The Cement Garden by Ian McEwan. Happy Reading!

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32 Heidi March 21, 2007 at 5:43 pm

Wow, it’s only 1:45 and there are alread 53 participants! The two contests should be fun and I have been looking forward to this challenge throughout the winter!

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33 Jules March 21, 2007 at 6:15 pm

My list is up. This is my first challenge and I am WAY excited. I’ve missed reading for so long now…

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34 Trina March 21, 2007 at 6:37 pm

Thanks for the challenge. Too bad that I have to be challenged to make time to do something I love.
Blessings,

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35 ComfyDenim March 21, 2007 at 8:44 pm

Well – I’ve got my list posted.
I think I’ll need a piece of paper next to my computer as I read through everyone’s lists…

This is a biblioholics best dream!!

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36 KarenW March 21, 2007 at 9:52 pm

I just posted my list. This is a fun challenge. Thanks for hosting it!

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37 gail March 21, 2007 at 11:22 pm

Thanks for hosting Katrina! Should be fun….I kept mine small this time.

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38 Dianne March 22, 2007 at 12:42 am

Wow, quite a party going on here!

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39 Lynne March 22, 2007 at 12:47 am

Thanks for hosting this – it’s going to be fun!

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40 devildogwife March 22, 2007 at 1:43 am

I finally got around to posting my list. This should be fun. Thanks for hosting this!!

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41 Kim March 22, 2007 at 2:44 am

My list is up. This is just the motivation I needed to go through some of Mount To Be Read on my bookshelves. Thanks for hosting this, Katrina! I am going to have to clear my calendar tomorrow so I can see everyone else’s goals!

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42 kardel March 22, 2007 at 2:51 am

Thanks for hosting this! And thanks for coming by my list earlier.

I am so busy looking at everyone’s lists that I’m not going to have time to finish my own! My list is definitely still a work in progress.

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43 Michelle Liebgott-Osinga March 22, 2007 at 2:54 am

Hi everybody, this is going to be fun. I put my list up, but now I am going to take the photo. There were so many tempting books to write dowm but I decied to keep my list to a manageable eleven.

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44 Sheri Carneal March 22, 2007 at 3:42 am

Thanks Katrina! I am so excited to be a part of this!

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45 Air Force Family March 22, 2007 at 4:04 am

Thank you for hosting this wonderful event, Katrina! I’ve been out of town, but am back and I’m planning on participating!! Have a great day!

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46 alisonwonderland March 22, 2007 at 4:37 am

i’ve posted my list! this is going to be great fun! thanks, katrina!

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47 Joyful Days March 22, 2007 at 4:54 am

Wow! How neat so many are joining! Looking forward to paying some visits and getting great ideas.

~Blessings,

Joyful Days

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48 Keziah March 22, 2007 at 6:21 am

My list is up so now I just need to start reading everyone’s else lists for future ideas!

Thanks for hosting this again!

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49 nina March 22, 2007 at 9:49 am

I just posted the link to my reading challenge. I found you via Missy at Everyday Graces and Dishpan Dribble. Thank you for hosting this challenge. The button is lovely.

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50 sally906 March 22, 2007 at 11:45 am

Dragging the chain here – but my books are picked and I have lifted the first one off the shelf (If Ever I return) where it has lived for over 4 years – brushed the dust off it and given it a little hug and placed it on the table beside my bed. I am sure the little book is smiling now

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51 debi March 22, 2007 at 12:11 pm

Thank you so much for doing this! I’m giddy excited about the whole thing…just the incentive I needed!
Happy Spring!

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52 Amy March 22, 2007 at 12:39 pm

Thanks for hosting. I am looking forward to this challenge!

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53 IRENE March 22, 2007 at 1:42 pm

Hello,
Thank you for doing this, Katrina!
My post is up. Happy Reading, everyone.

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54 Lisa writes... March 22, 2007 at 3:01 pm

And so the fun begins! Oh, for a few hours soon to sit and peruse everyone’s list…

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55 Anonymous March 22, 2007 at 3:35 pm

This is going to be fun :) Thank you for doing this!

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56 Heidi March 22, 2007 at 5:06 pm

This looks like fun!
I messed up my entry (blog link)~ so if you can somehow delete #96, that would be great. #97 is the direct link to my post.
Thanks so much for sponsoring this!
Heidi

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57 The Macchio Family March 22, 2007 at 6:06 pm

what fun… excited to participate…

~ Kim

http://macchio4family.blogspot.com/2007/03/oh-what-fun.html

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58 Lynn March 22, 2007 at 6:11 pm

Hello!
I hope it is ok, i have just joined in your reading challenge!
Thankyou :)
Lynn

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59 Lynn March 22, 2007 at 6:12 pm

Hello!
I hope it is ok, i have just joined in your reading challenge!
Thankyou :)
Lynn

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60 Clarissa March 22, 2007 at 6:43 pm

Thanks for doing this. Now I know I will finally read all these books that are filling my bookshelves!

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61 Tricia March 22, 2007 at 6:55 pm

I love a challange, and I love reading even more. I’m off to put up the challange on my site!

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62 Kathleen Marie March 22, 2007 at 7:29 pm

What a wonderful challenge. My list is on my sidebar. I think it needs updating though. Hugs!

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63 Allison March 22, 2007 at 8:22 pm

I’ve signed up for the challenge but I have a lock on my block so unfortunately most people won’t be able to see my list. So, I’m posting it here in the comment section:

Reforming Marriage by Douglas Wilson

Parenting with Love & Logic by Foster Cline and Jim Fay

The Fruit of Her Hands by Nancy Wilson

Forever by Karen Kingsbury

On Becoming Toddlerwise by Gary Ezzo

Secrets of the Baby Whisperer for Toddlers by Tracy Hogg

Praise Her In The Gates by Nancy Wilson

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64 Allison March 22, 2007 at 8:27 pm

Oops, I meant I have a lock on my blog!

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65 Emily March 22, 2007 at 11:52 pm

Great idea, Katrina. Thanks for hosting this – I’ve found some interesting books to read through your other readers, and I’m looking forward to my spring reading list!

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66 Jenny March 23, 2007 at 1:42 am

Wow…more book giveaways, can’t wait to hear the details! BTW, I’m only pages away from finishing my first book. Thanks again for hosting this. It’s sad that I’ve been so busy to need these types of incentives to do what I already love so much. :)

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67 Alexis March 23, 2007 at 2:24 am

This looks fun. I love to read and to share it with others is even better!!!! Thanks for doing this!!!

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68 Halfmoon Girl March 23, 2007 at 4:03 am

I am new to blogging and I love to read, so I am in! I look forward to seeing some reviews so I can look for more good books to read.

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69 Stephanie March 23, 2007 at 11:10 am

I am excited about this challenge. Thanks for hosting it!
Stephanie
http://www.thewrittenword.wordpress.com

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70 Susan Helene Gottfried March 23, 2007 at 11:51 am

This is an awesome idea, Katrina. Thanks for hosting! I’ll be doing a summer reading contest at my blog in a few months — hope you’ll join in and help me spread the word!

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71 Lisa writes... March 23, 2007 at 1:06 pm

I’m in! (finally)

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72 Becky March 23, 2007 at 1:20 pm

I’m in with a short but sweet list! I’m excited about this and have been looking forward to it! Thanks for hosting such a wonderful reading extravaganza! :0

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73 Michielle March 23, 2007 at 2:27 pm

I wish I had time to do this. I love the idea. however homeschooling 4 little ones while taking two college classes is about all I can handle at the moment.

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74 Jill March 23, 2007 at 2:28 pm

How fun! This is my first attempt at participating in something like this in Blogger-world.

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75 ginger March 23, 2007 at 3:08 pm

I am so glad to have found this site…..Thank You for posting and hosting.
We are a Homeschool family living in Virginia…..I haev been in search of all the support I can find, especially from other Christian Moms.

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76 Kathryn March 23, 2007 at 3:28 pm

I’m in! I have non-fiction, fiction and some children’s books posted all linked to Amazon reviews.

I’m going to have fun over the next little while, browsing all these other reading lists!!

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77 Cyndee March 23, 2007 at 3:41 pm

This is the first time I am trying anything like this. So, here it goes.

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78 MizB March 23, 2007 at 3:52 pm

Katrina — Sorry to be a pain in the butt, but I’ve moved my Challenge list to a new blog (one that DOESN’T have restricted access)… so could you somehow remove my other link on the Mr.Linky (#108)… my NEW one is #125… I’m now over at the “Solely Books” blog.
Sorry for the inconvenience!

<>< mizbooks

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79 stephanie March 23, 2007 at 4:42 pm

Good heavens! Look at all the participants! Wow!

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80 Nancy March 23, 2007 at 4:55 pm

I’m late to the party and boy! what a crowd! Can’t wait to mingle.

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81 Karla March 23, 2007 at 6:27 pm

Running a little behind, but I got my post and list up! Thanks for doing this… it will be fun!

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82 Breeni March 23, 2007 at 6:49 pm

Made my post and will be working on the list today!

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83 jana March 23, 2007 at 7:09 pm

It’s been a long time since I set reading goals for myself; looking forward to the challenge. I’m also looking forward to finding new recommendations on others’ lists. Thanks for hosting!

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84 Jean March 23, 2007 at 8:08 pm

I’m also excited to get going and actually have a plan on what I want to read and read to my boys.

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85 pussreboots March 23, 2007 at 9:10 pm

I’m in. Just saw this challenge on another blog. Sounds like fun.

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86 Carol G March 23, 2007 at 11:18 pm

I’m in. I love to read. I hope it is okay that I used your graphic on my post. Let me know if it isn’t.

Carol

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87 Mom March 23, 2007 at 11:22 pm

Katrina, Does Chad get the prize for number of participants? I think you deserve a prize for the interest shown. You do a great job with your blog. Mom

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88 Jenny March 24, 2007 at 12:35 am

Just wanted to let everyone know that I’ve posted the review for the first book on my Spring Reading list. I’ve created a on-going post on my blog where I’ll be updating with future reviews as I finish each book on my list. Hope you find it helpful and maybe I’ll convince you to pick up a book you might not have considered before! :) Happy reading everyone!

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89 rachel March 24, 2007 at 12:37 am

I may be coming in under the wire, but I loved the Fall reading one, and am so happy to be a part of Spring!

Thank you for organizing this!

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90 Scott Marlowe March 24, 2007 at 3:25 am

I’m in! Er, am I the only guy doing this??? Ha! I don’t care. I like to read!

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91 debra March 24, 2007 at 4:05 am

This is my first reading challenge and I’m looking forward to it. Thanks for sponsoring!

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92 Ellen b. March 24, 2007 at 3:26 pm

I left a second entry with a direct link to the reading challenge because I failed to do that the first time. Sorry
Ellen B.

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93 Rosangela March 24, 2007 at 5:48 pm

Hi,

Thanks, it helps me read even more.

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94 Cheri March 24, 2007 at 7:08 pm

Thanks for hosting Spring Reading Thing – now I’m accountable to SOMEONE to work on that ever growing list of mine!

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95 Janet March 24, 2007 at 7:30 pm

Right! Someone to be accountable to. I posted four books. When I went to my shelves I realized that now I’d have to dust. Ok, I am ready to begin.

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96 Wendy March 24, 2007 at 8:44 pm

This sounds like fun. I’m sure my boy is going to like it.

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97 Rhiain March 24, 2007 at 9:19 pm

I’m in. Three days late, but I’m still in.

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98 Kristin March 24, 2007 at 9:59 pm

I decided to join up! Now maybe I’ll read those books that I “keep meaning to get to.”

Kristin

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99 me March 24, 2007 at 10:58 pm

Thanks for doing this. Sounds like fun and is just the motivation I need to get reading.

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100 Lana G! March 25, 2007 at 1:11 am

Better late than never. Thanks for doing this!

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101 Cheri March 25, 2007 at 3:16 am

I’m excited to be a part of the reading challenge.

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102 PastorMac's Ann March 25, 2007 at 3:55 am

I hope I do better actually reading the books on my list this time than I did in the fall. Wish me luck

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103 Mark March 25, 2007 at 6:55 am

My overly ambitious list is up. We’ll see how I actually do.

I just can’t believe I missed the deadline. I thought I had until Sunday, not Saturday. Does the fact that it’s not midnight (just barely) here in CA count. Please?

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104 Deborah March 25, 2007 at 2:09 pm

OMG i totally forgot about this thing and i missed the deadline for the GC. oh well.. i have too many books as it is…here’s my list!

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105 boliyou March 25, 2007 at 4:32 pm

All excited about the Thing and I managed to forget to post my link! I’m starting out modestly this time.

Thanks for the idea!

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106 Jen Larson March 25, 2007 at 5:14 pm

I too missed the deadline. My list is up and I’ll update it over the next few months.

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107 Kelly March 25, 2007 at 11:58 pm

I started my list. Thanks for the great idea and accountability! I look forward to seeing what others are reading.

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108 Restless Reader March 26, 2007 at 12:17 am

My list is up and I’ll start one of the books later this week. Thanks for the challenge!

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109 Jenni March 26, 2007 at 1:41 am

I’m in….sorta. Just trying to document all that I read!!

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110 Marcia March 26, 2007 at 8:23 am

Hi Katrina

I’m in! Even through I’m late and in the southern hemisphere, I’m in!

My list is up at http://takechargeofyourlife.blogspot.com/2007/03/spring-reading-thing.html

Marcia~

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111 Karen March 26, 2007 at 2:03 pm

I’ve knocked out 6 of the books on my list so far; posted an update and reviews on my blog last night.

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112 Julie March 26, 2007 at 7:17 pm

I got my list posted today and I’m ready to get started. Thanks for the challenge!

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113 Rachel Langston March 26, 2007 at 8:39 pm

Can’t wait to get started! Tonight is massage night which means I come straight home, get in bed and read until lights out!

Rachel Langston

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114 For This Season - Shannon March 26, 2007 at 9:02 pm

My list is rather lofty – but, will enjoy how far I manage to get. So excited as I received an email this morning that Amazon had shipped. Thank you for hosting!

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115 CeCe Lane March 27, 2007 at 4:22 am

Oh man! I have a ton of books I’m reading and writing reviews on. I’m not sure I could squeeze a piece of paper between books this Spring. Darn!

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116 Karen March 27, 2007 at 4:41 am

I have linked up. I think this will be real fun! Thank you so much for hosting this shindig!!

God Bless~
Karen

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117 Janice (5 Minutes for Mom) March 28, 2007 at 6:22 am

WOW – that is a HUGE linky!!! So GREAT that so many are participating!

Since I am so behind on books I have stacked up here to review – maybe I should join in and list those books!

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118 Kay March 28, 2007 at 1:37 pm

This is a great challenge. Thanks for hosting. I have linked up.

Kay

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119 debi March 28, 2007 at 2:06 pm

When my daughter found out I was doing this, she was beside herself with excitement. I hope you don’t mind that she’s participating, too.

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120 divinagrace March 29, 2007 at 12:37 am

This looks like it will be fun. Thanks.

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121 aka_Nik March 29, 2007 at 8:33 am
122 Anonymous March 29, 2007 at 3:15 pm

Hello,
Lovely and creative banner for the Spring Reading Thing 2007.
I just discovered this and I will be becoming a part soon after deciding my books.
Are the ones who joining after 24th March eligible to win the books you mentioned?
Happy Spring!

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123 Katrina March 29, 2007 at 3:35 pm

The March 24th deadline was really just for the amazon gift certificate. Anyone who posts at least one book review of one of their Spring Reading Thing books will be eligible for the two book giveaways mentioned. Glad you’ll be joining!

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124 Anonymous March 29, 2007 at 10:31 pm

I am really excited I found your site. I love to read and am looking forward to this. My list is at http://homeschoolblogger.com/aheart4Him.
Kerri

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125 Alice Teh March 30, 2007 at 1:55 am

Hello there, I’m so excited about this project. Absolutely thrilled and now I’m on to it: listing my to-read books and writing a couple of reviews about them.

Warm regards,
Alice

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126 Alice Teh March 30, 2007 at 2:24 am

Whoopiees, here’s my list

Sorry, I forgot to mention it in earlier comment…

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127 Heidi March 30, 2007 at 2:47 am

I posted my first book review for the Challenge today. Yipee for contests!

Thanks for all the fun!

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128 e-Mom March 30, 2007 at 4:54 am

This looks like fun… and a superb motivator. Thanks for hosting this, Katrina. Blessings to YOU!

Hugs, e-Mom

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129 Tuck, The Rebel Belle March 30, 2007 at 12:48 pm

What a fun and fabulous idea you have here Katrina! I’m always ready to play….and to read..reading rocks…as do you!! Check out my list…http://therebelbelle.com/RebelBelleBlog/?p=109

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130 Heather March 30, 2007 at 4:24 pm

I can’t wait to start crossing off books on my list. I am a former bookstore manager and just love, love, love to read books. The main thing I miss about being at the bookstore is hearing feedback from others on the books they are reading. Thanks for providing links to others on this challenge so that we can get a glimpse of each others lists. This is fun!

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131 raidergirl3 March 30, 2007 at 10:23 pm

This is going great. Amazing number of people here. I’ve posted some reviews of my first three books – the next ones may take a while longer.
Great job to everyone.

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132 krin April 1, 2007 at 1:01 am

While I found out about the challenge too late to join for prizes, I had to join for the sheer fun of reading more books in my TBR mountain! :)

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133 Michelle Liebgott-Osinga April 1, 2007 at 7:34 am
134 Alyssa April 2, 2007 at 5:34 am

Well, I found out about this much too late for prizes, but I had to join in anyway. :-) I have quite the list, I hope I can at least put a chunk in it.

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135 Alice Teh April 2, 2007 at 4:03 pm

Hi hi… Here’s my first book review for my SRT featuring a book by Kermit T. Frog! Good luck to all of you too :-)

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136 Christi April 2, 2007 at 11:15 pm

What a great idea! I’m so glad I found this – and I’m loving the rest of your blog, too!

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137 Jada April 3, 2007 at 1:55 am

I finally got my list together and posted!

Thanks for hosting!

~Jada

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138 Alice Teh April 3, 2007 at 3:15 pm

Here’s a second book review from me! :)

Happy reading, everyone!…

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139 raidergirl3 April 3, 2007 at 10:16 pm

I’m adding reviews, three so far, linked to my main post of books – I’m number 95 on the list. I’m almost half done. woo hoo.

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140 Owlet April 4, 2007 at 5:55 pm

I’m really excited about this!!

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141 amber@sahm's musings April 5, 2007 at 2:31 pm

Getting a late start but I’m pumped! Yay books!

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142 Cee Cee April 5, 2007 at 5:40 pm

I’m late too, but glad to get started! Thanks for the push!

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143 CeCe Lane April 5, 2007 at 10:01 pm

Whoo Hoo!!! This is going to be so fun! I’ve posted my list and I can’t wait to get started.

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144 Alice Teh April 6, 2007 at 3:20 pm

Hi all,

I’ve read another book today and here’s my third book review. It’s a simple one for Charlotte’s Web. =)

Bless, bless,
Alice

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145 Laura April 6, 2007 at 4:18 pm

Here’s my first book review, of “One Hundred Years of Solitude”

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146 Two Sisters April 6, 2007 at 5:35 pm

Hi there! We’re a little late getting started, but I signed Mr. Linky and we’re posting about Spring Reading Thing on Monday along with our lists! We are SO excited. Thanks for doing this!

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147 Pattie April 6, 2007 at 7:36 pm

Oh, I thought I was too late, but I’m joining anyway! :)

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148 Kristin April 6, 2007 at 9:02 pm

I posted two book reviews from my list, The Book of Lights by Chaim Potok and The Worst Hard Time by Timothy Egan.

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149 Misadventures of the Dynamic Uno April 6, 2007 at 10:53 pm

I’m really excited about joining the Spring Reading Thing. Hopefully I’m able to finish everything on my list, or at least add to my least after I see what everyone else in reading. :) Thanks for starting this “thing.” (I’m new to blogging, so I hope I linked up everything okay…) :)

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150 Cassie April 7, 2007 at 2:09 pm

I love this idea! I’m getting started late but better late than never, I always say! :)

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151 Becky April 7, 2007 at 5:27 pm

I’ve come to this late also. Read about the Spring Reading Thingie over at Brandilyn Collins’ blog. I want to be a part. Now to generate that list …

Becky

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152 krin April 8, 2007 at 12:43 am

I finished two books so far on my list – The Minotaur Takes a Cigarette Break and Sleep Toward Heaven. You can read my comments on my blog, Enough to Read.

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153 Otter April 9, 2007 at 2:16 pm

looking forward to the challenge! By the way, what is the last day of spring?

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154 Katrina April 9, 2007 at 2:42 pm

Hi Otter, I think the last official day of spring is June 20th, so I figured we can post our wrap-ups around the 21st (and if we’re finishing up a few more pages, that’s fine too!). :)

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155 Robin April 9, 2007 at 4:03 pm

I’m late to jump on this reading wagon – but here goes! I love to read and I think this will be lots of fun!

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156 Alice Teh April 10, 2007 at 1:54 am

Hi all,

Here’s my 4th review on The Little Gold Book of YES! Attitude by Jeffrey Gitomer.

Happy Reading, everyone!

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157 Leann April 10, 2007 at 9:56 pm

Just wondering if it is too late to hop on board? I am coming to the end of a semester and will have bit more time to read over the coming weeks. Thanks!!! I can get a post up by the end of this week if I can still join.

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158 Katrina April 11, 2007 at 12:09 am

Leann, Yes, please join in! We’d love to have you!

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159 MaTitwonky April 11, 2007 at 6:53 pm

I just discovered your challenge and want to add my name to your list. I’m going to add my own list to the lists I have at http://www.listsofbests.com ASAP. This is a great idea — thanks for opening it to everyone! :)

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160 Ellie April 12, 2007 at 6:14 am

starting late, but eager to embrace the challenge :) it will serve as good motivation to also write some “reviews” about the books! thanks katrina.

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161 The Lynn/Coon Family April 14, 2007 at 1:15 am

I may be late in starting, but I am excited!! Thanks for doing this.

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162 ~aj~ April 14, 2007 at 5:01 pm

I feel like I’ve stumbled across something wonderful. Just now discovering your blog (and many wonderful others) and I’m really excited about starting the Spring Reading Thing. Thanks for the motivation!

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163 De'Etta April 15, 2007 at 1:17 am

Thanks so much for the awesome graphic. I’d begun a personal spring challenge but THIS is adding life to my “list”.

I enjoyed looking around your blog.

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164 Michelle April 15, 2007 at 4:12 am

Thanks so much! One of my goals was to read more this year. Your challenge gives me a better opportunity to do that.

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165 Think Pink Dana April 15, 2007 at 6:33 pm

better late than never, right?

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166 krin April 15, 2007 at 9:51 pm

Two more finished! Jackdaws by Ken Follett and The Visitor by Sheri S. Tepper. You can see my comments on my blog, Enough to Read.

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167 Roe April 16, 2007 at 3:08 pm

Happy to have come across your blog. I hope I get to read the books I’ve chosen before June 21st. Have a great day!

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168 Robin April 16, 2007 at 6:43 pm

Okay – I posted my first review. In honor of my blog being called Robinznest – I am awarding my books the prestigious award – THE EGG-Y. Stop by and see how my rating system is going!

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169 ~Ley April 17, 2007 at 8:34 pm

Now this is fun! Plus I feel like I’ve got a head start. I took me so long to put together my list and find time to post it that I’ve already finshed some of the books on my list. ;) Good luck to y’all!

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170 Cee Cee April 18, 2007 at 9:12 pm

I don’t know how to link in comments! ACK. Well my discussion of A BIGGER LIFE by Annette Smith is up at my blog, 4/18/07.

Is this where we tell you a review is up? Thanks

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171 Christie April 19, 2007 at 5:27 pm

Joining in a bit late! I just saw your challenge on another blog and thought “why not?” lol
Happy Thursday!

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172 Alice Teh April 23, 2007 at 12:48 am

Hello everyone, here’s my 5th book review on Small Acts of Grace by Alice Gray. I’m 80% completed on my 6th book with two more to go! Happy reading! :-)

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173 Robin April 23, 2007 at 6:53 pm

Just left my second review on my blog.

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174 Jenny April 24, 2007 at 7:00 pm

Just letting you know that my Third Book Review is up. I just finished The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood.

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175 John Ottinger April 25, 2007 at 12:56 pm

I finished up a couple more book reviews.

On Becoming a Leader by Warren Bennis

and

The Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain

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176 Rel April 27, 2007 at 9:57 am

Hi Katrina – the Spring Reading Thing has made it to Autumn in Australia! I will be reviewing each one of my books and have posted some reviews already!

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177 Alice Teh April 27, 2007 at 11:32 am

Hi everyone, here’s my 6th book review on Jody Dean’s Finding God in the Evening News. Happy reading!

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178 Alice Teh April 29, 2007 at 7:22 am

It’s me again, here’s my 7th book review on Mortimer J. Adler’s 1940 classic, How to Read a Book. Enjoy your weekend, everyone!

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179 Alice Teh April 29, 2007 at 4:00 pm

Hi Katrina, I’ve posted a summary of my participation (this includes all the reviews I’ve done), if it helps… :)

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180 pussreboots May 8, 2007 at 6:42 pm

I have reviews for all but the last four posted. You can read the reviews on my main blog or you can see how they are part of the challenge on my livejournal site.

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181 Rel May 9, 2007 at 8:51 pm

Hi Katrina :) I have 9 reviews posted so far! Hope you visit soon!!
http://relzreviewz.blogspot.com/2007/04/sring-reading-thing-2007.html

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182 Jocelyn May 10, 2007 at 8:20 am

Hello! What a fun challenge. I’m kinda late getting started (I just learned about this this evening), but better late than never, right? Looking forward to an exciting time with this!

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183 :: Suzanne :: May 10, 2007 at 8:45 am

me too jocelyn! I just posted my link with my list.

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184 Miss Paula May 10, 2007 at 4:29 pm

Oh I love to read!! I read all the time. This will be fun! Thanks bunches!! Blessings!!

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185 Literary Feline May 13, 2007 at 8:27 pm

I’ve been so busy I keep forgetting to stop in and give you a progress update! I’m doing about as I expected around this time. I’ve finished reading 4 books and so am half way through my list. I’m working on my 5th one now. This challenge helped me map out my spring reading, which is proving to be very helpful with all these other challenges I’ve gotten myself into. :-) Thanks Katrina!

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186 Nyssaneala May 20, 2007 at 5:56 pm

I just realized I must have thought I officially signed up for the challenge, and I didn’t! I couldn’t find my blog up there anywhere, so I just added it to the participant list.

I’m progressing pretty well – I have two more books out of five left to read. All the updates and reviews are on my blog. – Alisia

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187 krin May 28, 2007 at 1:34 pm

Finished four more books:

Robert Ferrigno. Dead Silent
Pat Cadigan. Tea from an Empty Cup
Joan Clark. An Audience of Chairs
John Le Carre. A Perfect Spy

I added links to the Spring Thing Reading Reviews page.

Now reading The Angel of Darkness by Caleb Carr.

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188 Joy May 29, 2007 at 12:14 pm

I never formally signed up! I indicated I was “in” on your intro post. :) Sorry for the confusion and thanks for hosting!

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189 Alice Teh May 30, 2007 at 3:56 pm

Hi Katrina and everyone! I have officially completed all the books I listed for the Challenge. There were quite a few I read outside the challenge too. ;-)

The final review for A Whole New Mind can be found here. Happy reading!

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190 Pattie June 5, 2007 at 10:31 pm

*sigh* I think I’ll end up finishing four of the six, with two of them still in process…I ended up on a challenge glut and now I’m almost challenge-maxed out!

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191 pussreboots June 7, 2007 at 9:08 pm

I have finished the last book on my list. I’ll have all the reviews written and posted before June 21st.

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192 CreditGal August 24, 2007 at 4:55 am

I was too busy last spring, thus, I couldn’t read much. I prefer to slug on the beach and read an interesting book. Now I’m learning russian hard and try to read russian books. For example, my currently book is (Ugh!) Heart of a Dog by Mikhail Bulgakov

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193 free ps3 September 26, 2007 at 9:37 pm

Thanks for the nice post!

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