2026 Reading Challenge discussion

12x12 Reading Challenge

117/144 Books
4/12 Categories



Historical Fiction:
1 - Legionary by Gordon Doherty(3stars, 4/12/17)
2 - Cry to Heaven by Anne Rice(5stars, 5/27/17)
3 - Ovid by David Wishart(4stars, 6/27/17)
4 - American Journey: The First Three Novels by John A. Heldt(4stars, 11/09/17)
5 - The Butchered Man by Harriet Smart(4stars, 11/09/17)
6 - Germanicus by David Wishart(4stars, 11/15/17)
7 -Soldier of Rome: The Legionary by James Mace(4stars, 11/29/17)
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Biography/Memoirs:
1 - Anger is an Energy: My Life Uncensored by John Lydon(4stars, 5/18/17)
2 - Does the Noise in My Head Bother You? by Steven Tyler(4stars, 6/06/17)
3 - Slash by Slash(3stars, 8/18/17)
4 - Love, Ellen: A Mother/Daughter Journey by Betty DeGeneres(4stars, 6/30/17)
5 - FREDDIE MERCURY - What He Left Behind: The Story of What Happened after the death of Freddie Mercury by David Evans(3stars, 8/11/17)
6 - If Loving You Is Wrong: The Shocking True Story of Mary Kay Letourneau by Gregg Olsen
7 - Alex & Me: How a Scientist and a Parrot Discovered a Hidden World of Animal Intelligence—and Formed a Deep Bond in the Process by Irene M. Pepperberg(4stars, 10/06/17)
8 - Anne Rice The Interviews: A Compilation of Interviews with the iconic Author on everything from the writing process to her extraordinary life by Nola Cancel(5stars, 10/03/17)
9 - Queen Victoria: A Life of Contradictions by Matthew Dennison(3stars, 11/17/17)
10 - The Man Who Sold the World: David Bowie and the 1970s by Peter Doggett(3stars, 12/07/17)
11 - Joss Whedon: The Genius Behind Buffy by Candace Havens)4stars, 12/15/17)
12 - Alice + Freda Forever: A Murder in Memphis by Alexis Coe(3stars, 12/21/17)


Non Fiction:
1 - Taken: Inside the Alien-Human Abduction Agenda to Karla Turner(5stars, 4/15/17)
2 - Shot All to Hell: Jesse James, the Northfield Raid, and the Wild West's Greatest Escape by Mark Lee Gardner(4stars, 4/28/17)
3 - VISION BOARD: Create The Life You Want Using A Vision Board by Devan Skywisdom(3stars, 6/06/17)
4 - The Art of Belief: Design Your Mind to Destroy Limitations, Unleash Inner-Greatness, and Create the Life of Your Dreams by Sim Pol (4stars, 7/23/17)
5 - Regenerative Medicine : Proven Ways to Eliminate Pain, Restore Mobility, and Repair Athletic Injuries(4stars, 8/10/17)
6 - The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy by J.K. Rowling(5stars, 1/14/17)
7 - Windows 10: The Ultimate Beginners Guide by Max Green(2stars, 12/07/17)
8 - The 5 Essential Keys to Inspired Living: A Modern Day Guide to Establishing Alignment, Energy, Clarity and Wisdom by Michael Hetherington(4stars, 12/16/17)
9 - As a Man Thinketh by James Allen(5stars, 12/22/17)
10 - The Author Startup: A Radical Approach To Rapidly Writing and Self-Publishing Your Book On Amazon by Ray Brehm(3stars, 12/28/17)
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YA/NA/Youth
1 - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
2 - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling(5stars, 1/16/17)
3 - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling(5stars, 1/31/17)
4 - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling(5stars, 2/04/17)
5 - Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Parts One and Two by John Tiffany, J.K. Rowling(4stars, 2/12/17)
6 - Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them: The Original Screenplay by J.K. Rowling(4stars, 2/12/17)
7 - Just Juliet by Charlotte Reagan(5stars, 5/28/17)
8 - The Eyes of the Dragon by Stephen King(5stars, 6/15/17)
9 - Cheer by Mia Archer(3stars, 11/07/17)
10 - The Rules of Love by Cara Malone(3stars, 11/16/17)
11 - The Variant Saga: Books 1 - 4 by J.N. Chaney(4stars, 12/09/17)
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SciFi/Fantasy:
1 - Starblazers by Scott Bredschneider(4stars, 1/11/17)
2 - Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling(5stars, 1/26/17)
3 - A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin(4stars, 2/19/17)
4 - A Clash of Kings by George R.R. Martin(5stars, 3/07/17)
5 - A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin(5stars, 3/15/17)
6 - A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin(5stars, 3/20/17)
7 - A Dance with Dragons by George R.R. Martin(5stars, 3/30/17)
8 - The Gunslinger by Stephen King(3stars, 6/25/17)
9 - The Drawing of the Three by Stephen King(3stars, 7/5/2017)
10 - The Waste Lands by Stephen King(4stars, 8/09/17)
11 - Wizard and Glass by Stephen King(4stars, 9/04/17)
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Writing:
1 - Writing a Novel with Scrivener by David Hewson(3stars, 1/19/17)
2 - Writing the Heart of Your Story: The Secret to Crafting an Unforgettable Novel by C.S. Lakin5stars, 2/2/17)
3 - Prosperity for Writers: A Writer's Guide to Creating Abundance by Honoree Corder(3stars, 2/03/17)
4 - How To Self-Publish: A Do-It-Yourself Approach by Leti Del Mar(4stars, 2/06/17)
5 - 1,001 Tips for Writers by William A. Gordon(2stars, 2/19/17)
6 - Crafting Unforgettable Characters by K.M. Weiland(4stars, 2/20/17)
7 - 2k to 10k: Writing Faster, Writing Better, and Writing More of What You Love by Rachel Aaron(4stars, 2/23/17)
8 - 5 Secrets of Story Structure: How to Write a Novel That Stands Out by K.M. Weiland(4stars, 2/25/17)
9 - Secrets of Successful Writers by Darrell Pitt(3stars, 3/06/17)
10 - Be the Monkey: A Conversation About the New World of Publishing Between Authors Barry Eisler and Joe Konrath by Barry Eisler(4stars, 3/10/17)
11 - Ditch the Publisher: 40 Indie Authors on Their Unique Self-Publishing Journeys by Hayley Sherman(3stars, 3/15/17)
12 - Let's Get Digital: How To Self-Publish, And Why You Should by David Gaughran(4stars, 3/24/17)

Mysteries/Thrillers:
1 - House of Blues by Julie Smith(4stars, 4/21/17)
2 - The Kindness of Strangers by Julie Smith(5stars, 5/01/17)
3 - Relic by Anne Hagan(3stars, 5/04/17)
4 - Crescent City Kill by Julie Smith(4stars, 5/21/17)
5 - 82 Desire by Julie Smith by Charlaine Harris(4stars, 2/24/17)
6 - Mean Woman Blues by Julie Smith(4stars, 7/18/17)
7 - Nursery Rhyme Murders Collection by Carolyn McCray(3stars, 9/25/17)
8 - Rum Runner by J.A. Konrath(4stars, 10/21/17)
9 - Transformed: San Francisco by Suzanne Falter(3stars, 12/22/17)
10 - High Rollers: A Novel by Logan C. Kane(3stars, 12/25/17)
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Vampires:
1 - Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris
2 - Dead and Gone byCharlaine Harris(4stars, 4/01/17)
3 - Dead in the Family by Charlaine Harris(4stars, 4/03/17)
4 - Dead Reckoning by Charlaine Harris(4stars, 4/06/17)
5 - Sanctuary: Volume Two by Moira Rogers(3stars, 6/09/17)
6 - Wolves of the Calla by Stephen King(4stars, 9/30/17)
7 - Song of Susannah by Stephen King(4stars, 10/13/17)
8 - The Dark Tower by Stephen King(3stars, 11/03/17)
9 - The Nightlife: New York by Travis Luedke(3stars, 12/18/17)
10 - The Nightlife: Las Vegas by Travis Luedke(4stars, 12/26/17)
11 - 'Salem's Lot by Stephen King(4stars, 12/30/17)
12 - The Nightlife: Paris by Travis Luedke(3stars, 12/31/17)


Shifters:
1 - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling(5stars, 1/21/17)
2 - Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris(4stars, 1/26/17)
3 - Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris(4stars, 2/08/17)
4 - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling(5stars, 2/09/17)
5 - From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris(3stars, 3/22/17)
6 - Sanctuary: Volume One by Moira Rogers(3stars, 5/11/17)
7 - Claiming the Princess: A Lesbian BDSM Fairytale by CH Roquel(4stars, 6/18/17)
8 - The Wind Through the Keyhole by Stephen King(4stars, 9/14/17)
9 - Released by Amber Polo(3stars, 11/18/17/)
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Classics:
1 - The Magic of Oz by L. Frank Baum(4stars, 4/18/17)
2 - Glinda of Oz by L. Frank Baum(4stars, 4/29/17)
3 - The Stand byStephen King(5stars, 2/26/17)
4 - Frankenstein by Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley(4stars, 9/10/17)
5 - A Handbook of Greek Mythology, Including its Extension to Rome by H.J. Rose(3stars, 10/16/17/)
6 - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Other Stories(4stars, 11/21/17)
7 - Through The Looking Glass: By Lewis Carroll - Illustrated by Lewis Carroll(4stars, 11/22/17)
8 - Peter and Wendy by J.M. Barrie(4stars, 12/13/17)
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M/M Romance:
1 - Not Safe For Work by L.A. Witt(5stars, 10/21/17)
2 - In the Wreckage by Hailey Turner(3stars, 10/25/17)
3 - Leo Loves Aries by Anyta Sunday(4stars, 12/11/17)
4 - Taken Back by Cali MacKay(3stars, 12/16/17)
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LBGTQ:
1 - Say Something by Jade Winters(4stars, 1/12/17)
2 - Unison: A Lesbian Dominance Romantic Story by Emma Davis(2stars, 2/06/17)
3 - Yearning Devotion by Rachael Orman(3stars, 2/10/17)
4 - The Chosen One by T.B. Markinson(4stars, 4/16/17)
5 - Beneath the Silver Rose by T.S. Adrian(5stars, 5/26/17)
6 - Dirty Lesbians by Sandy Cohen(3stars, 6/18/17)
7 - The Penance of Pride by T.S. Adrian(4stars, 6/23/17)
8 - La Bonne by Michèle de Lully(4stars, 8/14/17)
9 - Beauty and the Bitch: A BDSM Lesbian Romance by Shawna Hunter(4stars, 914/17)
10 - The Abduction Agreement by D.F. Krieger(4stars, 11/11/17)
11 - The Wall Street Domme by S.L. Hendrickson(2stars, 11/21/17)
12 - Spanking Erotica: Goddesses and Naughty Girls by R. Greco(2stars, 12/07/17)

And my rollover from 2016

10/10 Books
2/2 Categories
COMPLETED 1/13/17


Health & Nutrition:
1 - Kick Chemicals To The Curb! How To Make Natural, Healthy Cleaners For Your Home by Claire Bowman(4stars, 1/01/17)
2 - Organic Gardening Book Package: Organic Gardening: Your Guide to Growing Healthy Organic Produce & Seed Saving for the Organic Gardener by Michelle Anderson(4stars, 1/04/17)
3 - Stress Management: Self Help Psychology: How to Handle Your PTSD Triggers (PTSD Recovery Trauma and Recovery Anxiety Self Help) by David Walker(2stars, 1/07/17)
4 - The Meditation Transformation: How to Relax and Revitalize Your Body, Your Work, and Your Perspective Today by Jennifer Brooks(5stars, 1/11/17)
5 - Cannabis Pharmacy: The Practical Guide to Medical Marijuana by Michael Backes(5stars, 1/13/17

Non Fiction:
1 - Buffy and the Heroine's Journey by Valerie Estelle Frankel(5stars, 1/01/17)
2 - Restless Souls: The Sharon Tate Family's Account of Stardom, the Manson Murders, and a Crusade for Justice by Alisa Statman(3stars, 1/04/17)
3 - Genius and Heroin: The Illustrated Catalogue of Creativity, Obsession, and Reckless Abandon Through the Ages by Michael Largo(1/07/16
4 - Once Upon a Rock Star: Backstage Passes in the Heavy Metal Eighties — Big Hair, Bad Boys, by Rita Rae Roxx(3stars, 1/10/17)
5 - Love-Based Copywriting System: A Step-by-Step Process to Master Writing Copy That Attracts, Inspires and Invites by Michele P.W. (Pariza Wacek)(5stars, 1/13/17)

Mad Giles wrote: "12x12 Reading Challenge

86/144 Books
1/12 Categories



Historical Fiction:
1 - Legionary by Gordon Doherty(3stars, 4/12/17)
2 - Cry to Heaven by [aut..."