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Christmas is right around the corner; snow is blanketing large chunks of the United States; and I’m curled up on the couch under a cozy afghan. Those are all signs that the Fall into Reading 2008 challenge has come to an end. Another clue is that my calender tells me today is the last [...]
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I have to admit, I didn’t do nearly as well this time around as I thought I would. Surprisingly, a few of my fiction books every remained unread, which has never happened to me during a challenge. But rather than ramble on, I’ll use a few of my suggested questions to let you know how [...]
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Hello, fellow readers! Christmas is almost here, and the Fall Into Reading Challenge is just about over. I hope you’ve all enjoyed your reading, and met some (or all) of your goals for this fall.
On Saturday, December 20th, I’ll post the “official” wrap-up post for Fall Into Reading 2008. I’ll include a Mr. Linky so [...]
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So, how is your fall reading going?
I just realized that the Fall Into Reading 2008 challenge ends in less than a month, and I am not doing very well.
Personally, I’m blaming all the illnesses that have been ravaging our house this fall. When I can’t breathe through my nose and my head is pounding, and [...]
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This post is where you can submit links to any book reviews you do for the books you’re reading as part of Fall Into Reading 2008. A few guidelines:
1. This is only for Fall Into Reading 2008 participants. If you haven’t signed up yet, please go HERE to find out what it’s all [...]
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Happy first day of fall, everyone! Is it feeling fall-like in your area? It was 80 degrees here yesterday, but I have a waffle-weave pullover or two just waiting for crisp-air delightfulness to show up. I’m sure it won’t be long.
In the meantime, we can start to celebrate fall by diving into the reading lists [...]
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I’m going with twelve books this time around, 5 non-fiction and 7 fiction. I figure that at a little less than 1 book per week, I should be able to pull it off. I’ve also agreed to a few blog tours, so a couple more books might end up getting thrown into the [...]
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I have just a few administrative notes about Fall Into Reading 2008 (which starts on Monday!).
1. DO get your blog post written. Include the list of books you plan/hope to read this fall, and include a link back here, to Callapidder Days (preferably to the Fall Into Reading post that goes up Monday, but a [...]
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Update: Fall Into Reading 2008 has begun! Visit the official launch post to see all the participants and add your name to the list!
Though the leaves are not yet changing color, and though it was in the 80’s here just a few days ago, it is — nevertheless — time to decide on some reading goals for the (3rd [...]
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As much as I love fall, I honestly can’t believe it’ll be here in less than a month! But it’s true…it’s coming. And quickly.
Of course, that means Fall Into Reading 2008 is coming quickly too. Fall and the reading challenge will begin September 22, 2008.
Check back here September 8th for all the challenge [...]
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