Thursday, September 30, 2010

Blogosphere Halloween-y Fun!!

My October/Halloween event!

 

I’ll also be making appearances at several of the blogs listed below! I can’t wait!

Month Long Halloween Blog Events!

Halloween at the Haven
Paranormal Haven

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A Great Book Is The Cheapest Vacation & Rosey’s Reviews

Book Chick City

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25 Hour Books, All About {N}, The Unread Reader, and Geeky Blogger’s Book Blog

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vvb32 reads

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Book Rat

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From the Shadows

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Read All Over Reviews

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Musings of a Palindrome (w/ a writing contest-details HERE)

 
Confessions of a Bookaholic & A Life Bound By Books
 
 

Shorter Halloween Blog Events!

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Books and Things (1st-10th)

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 Reading Angel (1st-23rd)

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The Scarrlet Reader (10th-31st)

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Paper Cut Reviews (17th-31st)

Dark Faerie Tales & All Things Urban Fantasy (18th-31st)

 I Am A Reader, Not A Writer & Multiple Blogs (25th-31st)

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Vamp Chix (25th-31st)

 

Reading Events/Challenges!

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Bite Club (1st-31st)

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Bites (1st-31st)

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Dewey’s 24 Hour Read-a-Thon (9th-10th)

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Young Adult Book Reviews (16th-18th)

 

Are you having a Halloween event? Do you know of one that needs to be added to this list? Please let me know about it. Share in the comments or send me an email. Thanks! :)

NRSVampChick Design Giveaway @ Faerie Moon Creations!

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Theresa of Faerie Moon Creations is having a birthday party on her blog Welcome to My World! Stop by and wish her a happy birthday and get entered to win some fabulous prizes! Contest ends October 6th and is international!

Prizes:

 

This is the first time my jewelry will be featured on another blog! SQUEEE! Here’s what you can win of mine:

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Vampire Hunter Earrings

These earrings are inspired by the many vampire hunters I've read about and watched over the years. The cross is made of two stakes.

The earrings are made from silver French hook ear wires and silver base materials. The silver cross charms, black seed beads, and red glass beads bring about this great look. Earrings are 2 5/8" long from top of the wires to bottom of charms.

 

Gold Disc Earrings

Need some more gold in your life?


These earrings are made of antiqued gold filigree disks on gold French hook ear wires. 1 1/4" in length.

 

GO ENTER THERESA’S BIRTHDAY CONTEST NOW!

Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Win on Wednesday: 193 Contests Around the Blogosphere (36)

Win on Wednesday

Started by Abigail @ All Things Urban Fantasy

I’ll be updating this in the next day or two. If you have a contest that needs added, now is the time to let me know! Also, if you see anything that needs to be fixed, feel free to let me know. Please check back in the next day or two for updates! If you want your contest added, please add it to the form at the bottom. Thanks!

Feel free to email, tweet (DM or @-reply) or fill out the form at the bottom whenever you have a contest if you want to make sure it gets added to next week’s list!

Be aware that what’s listed here is not necessarily accurate or as detailed as the page will be, it’s just a guide so read the rules before you enter the contests. :)

 

  1. NEW Ex Libris- choice from back list of Desiree Holt or Cerise Deland. Enter by September 29, 2010. (International)
  2. NEW Ex Libris- $10 GC from Total-e-bound. Enter by September 29, 2010. (International)
  3. NEW Ex Libris- 2 ebooks of Ordeal by Tatyana Varenko. Enter by September 29, 2010. (International)
  4. NEW The Bookologist- 250 die cut business cards from UPrinting.com. Enter by September 29, 2010. (US residents)
  5. NEW The Cajun Book Lady- Emma and the Vampires by Jane Austen and Wayne Josephson, Jane Slayre by Charlotte Bronte and Sherri Browning Erwin, and Mr. Darcy, Vampire by Amanda Grange. Contest ends September 29, 2010. (US residents)
  6. NEW Smokinhotbooks- Size Matters by Stephanie Julian. Contest ends September 29, 2010. (?)
  7. NEW Random Musings- pdf copy of Hunger Undone by J.A. Saare. Enter by September 29, 2010. (International)
  8. NEW Wicked Awesome Books- MG, YA, and Adult prize packs. Contest ends September 29, 2010. (US only)
  9. The Qwillery- Werewolves and Shapeshifters: Encounters with the Beasts Within edited by John Skipp. Enter by September 29, 2010. (International)
  10. Romance Book Junkies- 3 Prize Packs (2 Adult, 1 YA). Enter by September 29, 2010. (US only)
  11. Blkosiner Book Blog- choose from a list, swag or choice of Amazon GC. Contest ends September 29, 2010. (International)
  12. Dark Faerie Tales- Blood on Silk by Marie Treanor or a book from her back list. Contest ends September 29, 2010. (International)
  13. NEW “Cleverly Inked”- The Power of the Blue Medallion by Les Berman. Enter by September 30, 2010. (US only)
  14. NEW Leilani Loves Books- ebook of Ordeal by Tatyana Varenko. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International)
  15. NEW Cozy Reader- signed ARC of Girl Parts by John M. Cusick. Enter by September 30, 2010. (US mailing addresses)
  16. NEW Shooting Stars Mag- $25 Plastic Jungle GC. Enter by September 30, 2010. (US only)
  17. NEW The Book Muncher- 5 copies of Dust by Joan Frances Turner. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (US mailing addresses)
  18. NEW Ex Libris- Wind Warrior Blog Tour Giveaway with multiple prizes of: Romantic willow picnic basket with deluxe service for two, Succulent Godiva Chocolate Tier, Exquisite Pearl & Crystal Necklace, and 2 $25 Amazon GCs! Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International)
  19. NEW JoJos Book Corner- Wind Warrior Blog Tour Giveaway with multiple prizes of: Romantic willow picnic basket with deluxe service for two, Succulent Godiva Chocolate Tier, Exquisite Pearl & Crystal Necklace, and 2 $25 Amazon GCs! Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International)
  20. NEW Maybe Tomorrow?- 2 copies of Plain Kate by Erin Bow. Enter by September 30, 2010. (Canada-1, International besides Canada-1)
  21. NEW Books Complete Me- signed copy of Echoes by Melinda Metz. Enter by September 30, 2010. (International?)
  22. NEW Hanging With Bells!- book or ebook from J.A. Saare. See post for restrictions. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International)
  23. NEW vvb32 reads- The World Is Dead edited by Kim Paffenroth. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International)
  24. NEW vvb32 reads- ebook of Dead Practices by Shells Walter. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International)
  25. NEW vvb32 reads- Night of the Living Trekkies by Kevin D. Anderson and Sam Stall. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International)
  26. NEW vvb32 reads- ARC of Dust by Joan Frances Turner. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International only- not US)
  27. NEW vvb32 reads- Love In a Time of Zombies by Paul Gude. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International)
  28. NEW vvb32 reads- CSNstores.com Grab Giveaway(up to $100 GC) and ebook of After the End by Bonnie Dee. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International)
  29. NEW vvb32 reads- Zombie Honeymoon DVD. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International)
  30. NEW vvb32 reads- ebook of Murdermouth: Zombie Bits by Scott Nicholson. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International)
  31. NEW vvb32 reads- Lucky Stiff by Tonia Brown. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International)
  32. NEW vvb32 reads- I Kissed a Zombie and I Liked It by Adam Selzer. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International)
  33. NEW vvb32 reads- The Blooming by Tonya Brown and a tropical island themed book jacket. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International)
  34. NEW vvb32 reads- zombie accessories: necklace, earrings & hair bow. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International)
  35. vvb32 reads- Killer Love comic book by Joseph Graham. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International)
  36. vvb32 reads- Zombie Moon by Lori Devoti and a Zombie-themed book jacket. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International)
  37. vvb32 reads- Rombies comic book by Tom Taylor & Skye Ogden. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International)
  38. vvb32 reads- Valley of the Dead by Kim Paffenroth. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International)
  39. vvb32 reads- Frankenstein by May Shelley. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International)
  40. vvb32 reads- Pride and Prejudice and Zombies journal. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International)
  41. vvb32 reads- Never Slow Dance with a Zombie by E. Van Lowe. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International)
  42. vvb32 reads- Deadtown by Nancy Holzner. Contest ends by September 30, 2010. (International)
  43. vvb32 reads- Feed by Mira Grant or Shakespeare Undead by Lori Handeland. Contest ends by September 30, 2010. (International)
  44. vvb32 reads- 3 copies of Dust by Joan Frances Turner. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (US only)
  45. vvb32 reads- Unicorn Wishes mix & match stationary. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International)
  46. vvb32 reads- Happy Hour of the Damned by Mark Henry. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International?)
  47. vvb32 reads- Strange Angels by Lili St. Crow or ARC of Halo by Alexandra Adornetto. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International)
  48. vvb32 reads- as part of the Zombies vs. Unicorns Challenge, there’s a chance to win the Zombies vs. Unicorns anthology or The Zombies vs. Unicorns anthology and a Zombicorn plushie! Enter by September 30, 2010. (International)
  49. vvb32 reads- The Iron Duke by Meljean Brook. Enter by September 30, 2010. (International)
  50. Fiction Kingdom- Venom by Jennifer Estep. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International)
  51. Fiction Vixen Book Reviews- The Beast Within and Hot Finish by Erin McCarthy. Enter by September 30, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  52. Book Junkie- signed copy of Poisoned Kisses by Stephanie Draven. Enter by September 30, 2010. (?)
  53. Romance Book Junkies- Torment by Lauren Kate. Enter by September 30, 2010. (International wherever the Book Depository ships)
  54. Shooting Stars Mag- $30 GC to Miss Lucy’s Monogram. Enter by September 30, 2010. (US only)
  55. Shooting Stars Mag- Warmly Yours Under Desk Heater. Enter by September 30, 2010. (US only)
  56. Luxury Reading- Blogmania Giveaway w/ 54 prize packs, is open until September 30, 2010. (US residents)
  57. Reading Without Restraint!- signed copy of The Life O’Reilly by Brian Cohen. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (US residents only)
  58. Bite Club- 3 copies of Married With Zombies by Jesse Peterson. Enter by September 30, 2010. (?)
  59. Sarah's Book Reviews- Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International)
  60. Book Spot- Hush by Eishes Chayil. Enter by September 30, 2010. (US only no P.O. Boxes)
  61. Book Faery- 2 copies of Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International where the Book Depository ships)
  62. Geeky Blogger’s Book Blog- No Mercy by Sherrilyn Kenyon. Enter by September 30, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  63. Book Mark Your Thoughts- Weighted Cat Bookmark. Enter by September 30, 2010. (International)
  64. Girls Without a Bookshelf- The Ghost and the Goth by Stacey Kade. Enter by September 30, 2010. (International)
  65. Love To Read For Fun- The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt, Hot Wheels and High Heels by Jane Graves, and A Hint of Wicked by Jennifer Haymore. Enter by September 30, 2010. (US/Canada residents)
  66. Fiction Vixen Book Reviews- The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt, Hot Wheels and High Heels by Jane Graves, and A Hint of Wicked by Jennifer Haymore. Enter by September 30, 2010. (US/Canada residents)
  67. Reading with Tequila- several winners choose from Eat Prey Love by Kerrelyn Sparks, Alpha by Rachel Vincent, Bitten to Death by Jennifer Rardin, Double Cross by Carolyn Crane, Dark Slayer by Christine Feehan, Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews, Driven to Ink by Karen E Olson, The Grimrose Path by Rob Thurman, An Artificial Night by Seanan McGuire, Witch and Wizard by James Patterson, Blameless by Gail Carriger, Sacrifice by Dakota Banks, Demon from the Dark by Kresley Cole, Sweet Little Lies by Lauren Conrad, Feed by M T Anderson, Hunger by Michael Grant, Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins, Masques by Patricia Briggs, Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione, and The Vampire's Bride by Gena Showalter. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International where the Book Depository ships)
  68. Cherry Mischievous- £10 worth of books from the Book Depository. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International)
  69. Wayfaring Writer- Paranormal Romance Package, Young Adult Package, and Historical Romance Package up for grabs. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  70. EROTIC HORIZON- 3 prize packs with 3 books each. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International only, US & Canada not included)
  71. Everything to Do With Books- $60 CSNstores.com GC. Enter by September 30, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  72. Intense Whisper- Wind Warrior Blog Tour Giveaway with multiple prizes of: Romantic willow picnic basket with deluxe service for two, Succulent Godiva Chocolate Tier, Exquisite Pearl & Crystal Necklace, and 2 $25 Amazon GCs! Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International)
  73. Reading with Tequila- Dracula in Love ARC by Karen Essex, Infinite Days ARC by Rebecca Maizel, signed to Jennifer ARC of Unraveled by Gena Showalter, Troublemaker: Book One by Janet & Alex Evanovich, and The Darkest Edge of Dawn by Kelly Gay. Enter by September 30, 2010. (US residents)
  74. Alaine- Queen of Happy Endings- choice of Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia, The Distant Hours by Kate Morton, Fall of Giants by Ken Follett, or a $20 Amazon GC. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International)
  75. Fire and Ice- Clockwork Angel inspired necklace and two graphic novels by Lea Hernandez, “Clockwork Angels” and “Cathedral Child”. Enter by September 30, 2010. (International)
  76. Book Lovers Inc- September comments contest for a $10 book of choice from the Book Depository. Leave comments on non-giveaway posts until September 30, 2010. (International where the Book Depository ships)
  77. Fishmuffins of Doom- The Loving Dead by Amelia Beamer, Generation Dead by Daniel Waters, Brains by Robin Becker, Feed by Mira Grant, Dawn of the Dreadfuls by Steve Hockensmith, and Marvel Zombies vs Army of Darkness by John Layman. Enter by September 30, 2010. (International)
  78. NEW Rachel Vincent- signed copy of Alpha by Rachel Vincent. Contest ends October 1, 2010. (International?)
  79. NEW Book of Secrets- 3 copies of Two Lethal Lies by Annie Solomon. Enter by October 1, 2010. (US/Canada residents)
  80. NEW Writing of a Wicked Book Addict- Venom by Jennifer Estep. Enter by October 1, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  81. NEW Candace’s Book Blog- Crank by Ellen Hopkins. Contest ends October 1, 2010. (US only)
  82. Everything To Do With Books- ebook of Winter’s Passage by Julie Kagawa. Enter by October 1, 2010. (International)
  83. Fang-tastic Books- ecopy of Black Dog and Rebel Rose by Danielle D. Smith. Enter by October 1, 2010. (International)
  84. From the Shadows- signed Psyche’s Gate by Danielle D. Smith bookmark. Contest ends October 1, 2010. (International)
  85. LA FEMME READERS- Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. Contest ends October 1, 2010. (International)
  86. The Bibliophilic Book Blog- swag and signed book plates by Cinda Williams Chima. Enter by October 1, 2010. (International)
  87. The Bibliophilic Book Blog- September Romance Classics Giveaway w/ 3 sets of books given away. Contest ends October 1, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  88. Strange Candy Reviews- winners choose from Girl Saves Boy by Steph Bowe, Beautiful Malice by Rebecca James, Burnt Snow by Van Badham, Halo by Alexandra Adornetto, Nylon Angel by Marianne de Pierres, Dark Space by Marianne de Pierres, The Death Trust by David Rollins, The Zero Option by David Rollins, Shadowfae by Erica Hayes, and Night's Cold Kiss by Tracey O'Hara. Contest ends October 1, 2010. (International)
  89. NEW The Bookish Type- Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson and Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler. Enter by October 2, 2010. (International where Book Depository delivers)
  90. NEW Book Lovers Inc- Ravishing In Red and Provocative In Pearls by Madeline Hunter. Contest ends October 2, 2010. (International)
  91. NEW Seductive Musings- Trial by Desire by Courtney Milan. Enter by October 2, 2010. (International)
  92. NEW Bea’s Book Nook- 2 copies of Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson & choice of any book from the ALA’s list of banned and challenged books up to $10US. Enter by October 2, 2010. (?)
  93. NEW Fiction Vixen Book Reviews- Venom by Jennifer Estep. Enter by October 2, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  94. NEW Smexy Books- Mind Games and Double Cross by Carolyn Crane. Enter by October 2, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  95. NEW Smexy Books- Venom by Jennifer Estep. Enter by October 2, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  96. Rex Robot Reviews- The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt, Hot Wheels and High Heels by Jane Graves, and A Hint of Wicked by Jennifer Haymore. Contest ends October 2, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  97. Bites- Songs for a Teenage Nomad by Kim Culbertson. Enter by October 2, 2010. (US residents)
  98. Book Lovers Inc- When Pleasure Rules by J.K. Beck. Contest ends by October 2, 2010. (International)
  99. NEW The Bookologist- Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. Enter by October 3, 2010. (International)
  100. NEW Ex Libris- signed Enemy Lover by Karin Harlow. Enter by October 3, 2010. (International)
  101. NEW vvb32 reads- 4 copies of My Lost Daughter by Nancy Taylor Rosenberg. Contest ends October 3, 2010. (International)
  102. NEW The Book Swarm- Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson, The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky, TTYL by Lauren Myracle, Olive’s Ocean by Kevin Henkes, and Athletic Shorts by Chris Crutcher. Enter by October 3, 2010. (Intenational)
  103. NEW Wicked Awesome Books- Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut, Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson, and Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler. Enter by October 3, 2010. (International wherever the Book Depository ships)
  104. NEW TinasBookReviews- Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. Contest ends October 3, 2010. (International)
  105. NEW Book Rat- signed copy of Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. Enter by October 3, 2010. (International)
  106. NEW Mindful Musings- Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut, Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson, and Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler. Enter by October 3, 2010. (International wherever the Book Depository ships)
  107. NEW To Read or Not To Read- The Book of Unholy Mischief by Elle Newmark. Contest ends October 3, 2010. (US residents)
  108. Ramblings of a Teenage Bookworm- signed copy of Firelight by Sophie Jordan. Enter by October 3, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  109. Teens Read and Write- The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. Enter by October 3, 2010. (International wherever the Book Depository ships)
  110. At Home With Books- 2 copies of The Financial Lives of the Poets by Jess Walter. Enter by October 3, 2010. (US only)
  111. NEW The Neverending Shelf- Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare, signed Clockwork Angel poster, and a Clockwork Angel Journal. Contest ends October 4, 2010. (US only)
  112. NEW edge of seventeen- The Monstumologist by Rick Yancey. Enter by October 4, 2010. (?)
  113. NEW Sara's Urban Fantasy Blog- One Year Blogoversary Giveaway w/ Embers by Laura Bickle, Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison, Blood of the Demon by Diana Rowland & swag (some is signed). Contest ends October 4, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  114. Tales of a Ravenous Reader- 2 copies of Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick. Contest ends October 4, 2010. (?)
  115. Luxury Reading- Kindle ereader and ebook giveaway! Enter by October 4, 2010. (International-where Amazon delivers)
  116. NEW LA FEMME READERS- The Twin’s Daughter by Lauren Baratz-Logsted. Enter by October 5, 2010. (US residents)
  117. NEW Tynga’s Reviews- 3 Orglamix formula colors of the winners choice. Contest ends October 5, 2010. (International)
  118. NEW Lovin’ and Livin’ Life Reviews- Venom by Jennifer Estep. Enter by October 5, 2010. (International wherever the Book Depository ships)
  119. NEW All Things Urban Fantasy- signed copy of Grave Witch by Kalayna Price and a $10 Amazon GC. Enter by October 5, 2010. (International)
  120. NEW Fang-tastic Books- ebook from Kathy Kulig’s back list. Enter by October 5, 2010. (International)
  121. Book Junkie- $25 GC to Amazon or B&N. Contest ends October 5, 2010. (International)
  122. An Abundance of Books- Pre-Ordered copy of Rick Riordan's The Lost Hero, book 1 in the new Heroes of Olympus series. Enter by October 5, 2010. (US residents)
  123. An Abundance of Books- Complete set of Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson and The Olympians series. Enter by October 5, 2010. (International)
  124. NEW Rex Robot Reviews- 2 copies of Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis. Contest ends October 6, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  125. NEW The Qwillery- choice of The Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance 2 or Mean Streets. Contest ends October 6, 2010. (International)
  126. NEW Writings of a Wicked Book Addict- ebook of Teaching Tyler by Glynnis Ivy. Enter by October 6, 2010. (International)
  127. NEW Pop Culture Junkie- Last Night’s Scandal by Loretta Chase. Enter by October 7, 2010. (US only)
  128. NEW Welcome to Larissa’s Bookish Life- signed copy of Sacrifice by Dakota Banks. Enter by October 7, 2010. (International)
  129. NEW Welcome to Larissa’s Bookish Life- Blameless by Gail Carriger. Enter by October 7, 2010. (International)
  130. NEW Welcome to Larissa’s Bookish Life- signed copy of The Strangely Beautiful Tale of Miss Percy Parker by Leanna Renee Hieber, a clover tea bag signed by Alexi of the series, and swag. Contest ends October 7, 2010. (International)
  131. NEW The Bookologist- Hush by Eishes Chayil. Enter by October 7, 2010. (US only)
  132. Mundie Moms- The Haunted Blog Tour Giveaway of Abbey’s perfumes. Enter by October 7, 2010. (US residents)
  133. NEW Luxury Reading- 3 copies of Broken Angels by Anne Hope. Enter by October 8, 2010. (International)
  134. NEW Luxury Reading- ebook of Shadow Dancer by Courtney Rene. Enter by October 8, 2010. (International)
  135. From the Shadows- $10 Amazon GC or book of choice from the Book Depository. Enter by October 8, 2010. (International)
  136. Luxury Reading- 2 signed copies of The Life of O’Reilly by by Brian Cohen. Enter by October 8, 2010. (International)
  137. Luxury Reading- The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt, Hot Wheels and High Heels by Jane Graves, and A Hint of Wicked by Jennifer Haymore. Contest ends October 8, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  138. Fire and Ice- signed copy of Freshman for President by Ally Condie, signed copy of River Secrets by Shannon Hale, Fire by Kirstin Cashore, Nocturne by L.D.Harkrader, Speak- Platinum Edition by Laurie Halse Anderson, and an ARC of Middleworld by J&P Voelkel. Contest ends October 8, 2010. (International)
  139. Fishmuffins of Doom- copy of Night of the Living Trekkies and 2 posters. Contest ends October 8, 2010. (International)
  140. NEW Seductive Musings- 5 copies of Simply Irresistible by Jill Shalvis. Contest ends October 9, 2010. (US/Canada addresses)
  141. NEW SciFiGuy- signed copy of Grave Witch by Kalayna Price. Enter by October 9, 2010. (International)
  142. NEW Dark Faerie Tales- 2 copies of Beautiful Darkness by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl. Contest ends October 9, 2010. (US/Canada residents)
  143. NEW Book Lovers Inc- Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin. Enter by October 9, 2010. (International wherever the Book Depository ships)
  144. NEW Book Lovers Inc- Mind Games or Double Cross by Carolyn Crane. Enter by October 9, 2010. (International)
  145. NEW At Home With Books- The Wishing Trees by John Shors & a signed bookplate. Enter by October 10, 2010. (US only)
  146. NEW Tales of a Ravenous Reader- signed copies of Crank, Glass, and Fallout by Ellen Hopkins. Enter by October 10, 2010. (?)
  147. NEW A Good Addiction- 2 copies of The Panic Zone by Rick Mofina. Enter by October 10, 2010. (US only)
  148. NEW Princess Bookie- signed copy of Tortilla Sun by Jennifer Cervantes. Contest ends October 10, 2010. (US only)
  149. NEW Princess Bookie- Ghost Huntress: The Awakening by Marley Gibson. Contest ends October 10, 2010. (US only)
  150. NEW Princess Bookie- signed copy of Lovestruck Summer by Melissa Walker. Contest ends October 10, 2010. (US only)
  151. NEW Princess Bookie- signed copy of The Crescent by Jordan Dean. Contest ends October 10, 2010. (International)
  152. NEW Princess Bookie- signed copy of It Started With a Dare by Lindsay Faith Rech. Contest ends October 10, 2010. (International)
  153. NEW LA FEMME READERS- Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick and a handmade gold angel wing and labradorite lariat. Contest ends October 11, 2010. (US residents, International if someone in US will accept it for you)
  154. NEW The Neverending Shelf- A Prince Among Frogs by E.D. Baker. Enter by October 11, 2010. (US only)
  155. NEW Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers- New Tricks by David Rosenfelt. Enter by October 11, 2010. (US/Canada mailing addresses)
  156. NEW Tynga’s Reviews- signed copy of Bring on the Night by Jeri Smith-Ready. Contest ends October 11, 2010. (International)
  157. NEW Books Complete Me- signed copy of Everlasting by Angie Frazier. Enter by October 11, 2010. (?)
  158. Only Sexy Books Allowed- Party Girl! by Sabrina James, Subway Girl by P.J. Converse, and The Romeo and Juliet Code by Phoebe Stone. Contest ends October 10, 2010. (International)
  159. I Am A Reader, Not A Writer- choice of books from Carol Lynn Pearson. Enter by October 10, 2010. (US mailing addresses)
  160. A Good Addiction- Scars by Cheryl Rainfield. Enter by October 10, 2010. (US/Canada only)
  161. A Good Addiction- How to Say Goodbye In Robot and Confessions of the Sullivan Sisters by Natalie Standiford. Enter by October 10, 2010. (US only)
  162. Daisy Chain Book Reviews- Dark Flame and an ARC of Radiance by Alyson Noel. Contest ends October 11, 2010. (International)
  163. Welcome to Larissa’s Bookish Life- 1027+ Followers & Bday Blow Out w/ several several amazing prize packs full of signed books! Contest ends October 11, 2010. (International)
  164. NEW The Story Siren- Blood Ransom by Sophie McKenzie. Enter by October 12, 2010. (UK residents)
  165. Bloody Bookaholic- Beautiful Darkness & Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia & Margaret Stohl. Enter by October 12, 2010. (International?)
  166. All Things Urban Fantasy- The Native Star by M.K. Hobson, signed bookplate & lavender sachet. Enter by October 12, 2010. (US only)
  167. NEW Mundie Moms- signed copy of When I Was Joe by Keren David. Enter by October 13, 2010. (International)
  168. Fire and Ice- signed Paranormalcy by Kiersten White. Enter by October 13, 2010. (US only)
  169. Vampyre Kisses- signed copy of Vampyre Kisses by Elizabeth J. Kolodziej, a t-shirt & sticker. Contest ends October 13, 2010. (International?)
  170. NEW Mundie Moms- Princess For Hire by Lindsey Leavitt signed bookmark, Whisper by Phoebe Kitanidis signed bookmark, and 13 To Life by Shannon Delaney signed postcard. Enter by October 14, 2010. (International)
  171. NEW Sarah's Book Reviews- 4 copies of Noah Barleywater Runs Away by John Boyne. Contest ends October 14, 2010. (UK- 3 copies, International-1 copy)
  172. NEW LA FEMME READERS- 3 copies of Bloodthirsty by Flynn Meaney and an iron-on Bloodthirsty badge. Enter by October 14, 2010. (US/Canada residents)
  173. NEW The Undercover Book Lover- choose from several HarperTeen Prize Packs! Contest ends October 15, 2010. (International wherever the Book Depository ships)
  174. NEW Reading Angel- book of choice by Jennifer Rardin. Enter by October 15, 2010. (International wherever the Book Depository ships)
  175. NEW Vampire Wire- signed cover flat for Haunted Honeymoon by Marta Acosta & a posted dedicated to your topic of choice. Contest ends October 15, 2010. (?)
  176. Steph Su Reads- 2 copies of Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare, 2 signed Clockwork Angel posters, 1 Clockwork Angel journal, and rune tattoes. Contest ends October 15, 2010. (US mailing addresses)
  177. I Heart Monster- When I Was Joe by Keren David. Enter by October 15, 2010. (International)
  178. Fishmuffins of Doom- ARC of Handling the Undead by John Ajvide Lindqvist. Contest ends October 15, 2010. (International)
  179. All Things Urban Fantasy- One Year Blogoversary & Biggest Giveaway Ever w/ 1 person winning 35 urban fantasy books. Contest ends October 15, 2010. (US only)
  180. *NEW Missy Reads and Reviews- 2+ winners. Chance to win 2-7 books of choice, as well as other prizes. Contest ends October 16, 2010. (International)
  181. NEW Dark Faerie Tales- signed copy of Nightshade by Andrea Cremer. Contest ends October 16, 2010. (US/Canada residents)
  182. NEW Dark Faerie Tales- Hunger by Jackie Morse Kessler & swag. Contest ends October 16, 2010. (US/Canada residents)
  183. NEW Dark Faerie Tales- Crave by Laura J. Burns and Melinda Metz. Contest ends October 18, 2010. (US/Canada residents)
  184. NEW Dark Faerie Tales- signed copy of Afterlife by Merrie Destefano. Enter by October 19, 2010. (US/Canada residents)
  185. NEW Vampire Lovers- Cast your vote in the Ultimate Hawt Vampire Poll & Contest and be entered to win Vampire Lovers by Gavin Baddeley, The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, When Rose Wakes by Christopher Golden, Haunted Honeymoon by Marta Acosta, Slinky Jr, 5 copies of Blood Lite 2: Overbite. Contest ends October 20, 2010. (US/Canada residents)
  186. Fire and Ice- author signed bookmarks. Enter by October 20, 2010. (International)
  187. I Heart Monster- The Dead Boys by Royce Buckingham. Enter by October 21, 2010. (International)
  188. NEW Luxury Reading- Curl Up With Luxury Giveaway. Contest ends October 22, 2010. (US residents)
  189. NEW Fire and Ice- item of choice from Bree Despain or Wolf collections on Etsy. Enter by October 24, 2010. (International)
  190. I Heart Monster- I Am Number Four by Pittacus Lore. Enter by October 27, 2010. (International)
  191. NEW Book Faery- One Grand Prize winner will receive The House of Dead Maids, a gorgeous Brontë sisters pocket mirror, and the HarperTeen edition of Wuthering Heights! Two lucky runners-up will receive the two books. Contest ends October 31, 2010. (US/Canada addresses)
  192. NEW Book Chick City- 5 copies of Crescendo by Becca Fitzpatrick. Contest ends November 1, 2010. (UK/Europe only)
  193. The Bibliophilic Book Blog- having a bloggiversary giveaway with 5 winners w/ prizes of an e-reader, book packs, and swag! Contest ends November 7, 2010. (International)
  194. NEW The Bookologist- Prize Pack One: Angelfire by Courtney Allison Moulton, Unearthly by Cynthia Hand & Delirium by Lauren Oliver. Prize Pack Two: Desires of the Dead by Kimberly Derting, Afterlife by Claudia Gray & Tempestuous by Lesley Livingston. Contest ends December 1, 2010. (US-1 winner, International-1 winner)

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Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Banned Books Week: Top 100 of 2000-2009

As part of Banned Books Week, I thought I’d list the top 100 banned/challenged books of 2000-2009. Ones that I’ve read are in red. Lol. :)

Top 100 banned/challenged books: 2000-2009:

  1. Harry Potter (series). J.K. Rowling
  2. Alice series. Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
  3. The Chocolate War. Robert Cormier
  4. And Tango Makes Three. Justin Richardson/Peter Parnell
  5. Of Mice and Men. John Steinbeck
  6. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. Maya Angelou
  7. Scary Stories (series). Alvin Schwartz
  8. His Dark Materials (series). Philip Pullman
  9. TTYL; TTFN; L8R, G8R (series). Myracle, Lauren
  10. The Perks of Being a Wallflower.  Stephen Chbosky
  11. Fallen Angels. Walter Dean Meyers
  12. It’s Perfectly Normal. Robie Harris
  13. Captain Underpants (series). Dav Pilkey
  14. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Mark Twain
  15. The Bluest Eye. Toni Morrison
  16. Forever. Judy Blume
  17. The Color Purple. Alice Walker
  18. Go Ask Alice. Anonymous
  19. Catcher in the Rye. J.D. Salinger
  20. King and King. Linda de Haan
  21. To Kill A Mockingbird. Harper Lee
  22. Gossip Girl (series). Cecily von Ziegesar
  23. The Giver. Lois Lowry
  24. In the Night Kitchen. Maurice Sendak
  25. Killing Mr. Griffen. Lois Duncan
  26. Beloved. Toni Morrison
  27. My Brother Sam Is Dead. James Lincoln Collier
  28. Bridge To Terabithia. Katherine Paterson
  29. The Face on the Milk Carton. Caroline B. Cooney
  30. We All Fall Down. Robert Cormier
  31. What My Mother Doesn’t Know. Sonya Sones
  32. Bless Me, Ultima. Rudolfo Anaya
  33. Snow Falling on Cedars. David Guterson
  34. The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big, Round Things. Carolyn Mackler
  35. Angus, Thongs, and Full Frontal Snogging. Louise Rennison
  36. Brave New World. Aldous Huxley
  37. It’s So Amazing. Robie Harris
  38. Arming America. Michael Bellasiles
  39. Kaffir Boy. Mark Mathabane
  40. Life is Funny.  E.R. Frank
  41. Whale Talk. Chris Crutcher
  42. The Fighting Ground. Avi
  43. Blubber. Judy Blume
  44. Athletic Shorts. Chris Crutcher
  45. Crazy Lady. Jane Leslie Conly
  46. Slaughterhouse-Five, by Kurt Vonnegut
  47. The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby, by George Beard
  48. Rainboy Boys, by Alex Sanchez
  49. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, by Ken Kesey
  50. The Kite Runner. Khaled Hosseini
  51. Daughters of Eve. Lois Duncan
  52. The Great Gilly Hopkins. Katherine Paterson
  53. You Hear Me? Betsy Franco
  54. The Facts Speak for Themselves. Brock Cole
  55. Summer of My German Soldier. Bette Green
  56. When Dad Killed Mom. Julius Lester
  57. Blood and Chocolate. Annette Curtis Klause
  58. Fat Kid Rules the World. K.L. Going
  59. Olive’s Ocean. Kevin Henkes
  60. Speak. Laurie Halse Anderson
  61. Draw Me A Star,. Eric Carle
  62. The Stupids (series). Harry Allard
  63. The Terrorist. Caroline B. Cooney
  64. Mick Harte Was Here. Barbara Park
  65. The Things They Carried. Tim O’Brien
  66. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Mildred Taylor
  67. A Time to Kill. John Grisham
  68. Always Running. Luis Rodriguez
  69. Fahrenheit 451. Ray Bradbury
  70. Harris and Me. Gary Paulsen
  71. Junie B. Jones (series). Barbara Park
  72. Song of Solomon. Toni Morrison
  73. What’s Happening to My Body Book. Lynda Madaras
  74. The Lovely Bones. Alice Sebold
  75. Anastasia (series). Lois Lowry
  76. A Prayer for Owen Meany.  John Irving
  77. Crazy:  A Novel. Benjamin Lebert
  78. The Joy of Gay Sex. Dr. Charles Silverstein
  79. The Upstairs Room. Johanna Reiss
  80. A Day No Pigs Would Die. Robert Newton Peck
  81. Black Bo. Richard Wright
  82. Deal With It! Esther Drill
  83. Detour for Emmy. Marilyn Reynolds
  84. So Far From the Bamboo Grove. Yoko Watkins
  85. Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes. Chris Crutcher
  86. Cut. Patricia McCormick
  87. Tiger Eyes. Judy Blume
  88. The Handmaid’s Tale. Margaret Atwood
  89. Friday Night Lights. H.G.Bissenger
  90. A Wrinkle in Time. Madeline L’Engle
  91. Julie of the Wolves. Jean Graighead George
  92. The Boy Who Lost His Face. Louis Sachar
  93. Bumps in the Night. Harry Allard
  94. Goosebumps (series). R.L. Stine
  95. Shade’s Children. Garth Nix
  96. Grendel. John Gardner
  97. The House of the Spirits,. Isabel Allende
  98. I Saw Esau. Iona Opte
  99. Are You There, God?  It’s Me, Margaret. Judy Blume
  100. America: A Novel. Frank, E.R.

 

ALA also has a list from the Radcliffe Publishing Course’s top 100 novels of the 20th century. At least 46 of these have been challenged or banned, maybe more. Here’s the list. Confirmed challenged/banned titles are in bold. Once again the ones I have read are in red.

1. The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald
2. The Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger
3. The Grapes of Wrath, by John Steinbeck
4. To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee
5. The Color Purple, by Alice Walker
6. Ulysses, by James Joyce
7. Beloved, by Toni Morrison
8. The Lord of the Flies, by William Golding
9. 1984, by George Orwell
10. The Sound and the Fury, by William Faulkner
11. Lolita, by Vladmir Nabokov
12. Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck

13. Charlotte's Web, by E.B. White
14. A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, by James Joyce
15. Catch-22, by Joseph Heller
16. Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley
17. Animal Farm, by George Orwell

18. The Sun Also Rises, by Ernest Hemingway
19. As I Lay Dying, by William Faulkner
20. A Farewell to Arms, by Ernest Hemingway
21. Heart of Darkness, by Joseph Conrad
22. Winnie-the-Pooh, by A.A. Milne
23. Their Eyes Were Watching God, by Zora Neale Hurston
24. Invisible Man, by Ralph Ellison
25. Song of Solomon, by Toni Morrison
26. Gone with the Wind, by Margaret Mitchell
27. Native Son, by Richard Wright
28. One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, by Ken Kesey
29. Slaughterhouse-Five, by Kurt Vonnegut
30. For Whom the Bell Tolls, by Ernest Hemingway
31. On the Road, by Jack Kerouac
32. The Old Man and the Sea, by Ernest Hemingway
33. The Call of the Wild, by Jack London
34. To the Lighthouse, by Virginia Woolf
35. Portrait of a Lady, by Henry James
36. Go Tell it on the Mountain, by James Baldwin
37. The World According to Garp, by John Irving
38. All the King's Men, by Robert Penn Warren
39. A Room with a View, by E.M. Forster
40. The Lord of the Rings, by J.R.R. Tolkien
41. Schindler's List, by Thomas Keneally
42. The Age of Innocence, by Edith Wharton
43. The Fountainhead, by Ayn Rand
44. Finnegans Wake, by James Joyce
45. The Jungle, by Upton Sinclair
46. Mrs. Dalloway, by Virginia Woolf
47. The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, by L. Frank Baum
48. Lady Chatterley's Lover, by D.H. Lawrence
49. A Clockwork Orange, by Anthony Burgess
50. The Awakening, by Kate Chopin
51. My Antonia, by Willa Cather
52. Howards End, by E.M. Forster
53. In Cold Blood, by Truman Capote
54. Franny and Zooey, by J.D. Salinger
55. The Satanic Verses, by Salman Rushdie
56. Jazz, by Toni Morrison
57. Sophie's Choice, by William Styron
58. Absalom, Absalom!, by William Faulkner
59. A Passage to India, by E.M. Forster
60. Ethan Frome, by Edith Wharton
61. A Good Man Is Hard to Find, by Flannery O'Connor
62. Tender Is the Night, by F. Scott Fitzgerald
63. Orlando, by Virginia Woolf
64. Sons and Lovers, by D.H. Lawrence
65. Bonfire of the Vanities, by Tom Wolfe
66. Cat's Cradle, by Kurt Vonnegut
67. A Separate Peace, by John Knowles
68. Light in August, by William Faulkner
69. The Wings of the Dove, by Henry James
70. Things Fall Apart, by Chinua Achebe
71. Rebecca, by Daphne du Maurier
72. A Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, by Douglas Adams
73. Naked Lunch, by William S. Burroughs
74. Brideshead Revisited, by Evelyn Waugh
75. Women in Love, by D.H. Lawrence

76. Look Homeward, Angel, by Thomas Wolfe
77. In Our Time, by Ernest Hemingway
78. The Autobiography of Alice B. Toklas, by Gertrude Stein
79. The Maltese Falcon, by Dashiell Hammett
80. The Naked and the Dead, by Norman Mailer
81. Wide Sargasso Sea, by Jean Rhys
82. White Noise, by Don DeLillo
83. O Pioneers!, by Willa Cather
84. Tropic of Cancer, by Henry Miller
85. The War of the Worlds, by H.G. Wells
86. Lord Jim, by Joseph Conrad
87. The Bostonians, by Henry James
88. An American Tragedy, by Theodore Dreiser
89. Death Comes for the Archbishop, by Willa Cather
90. The Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame
91. This Side of Paradise, by F. Scott Fitzgerald
92. Atlas Shrugged, by Ayn Rand
93. The French Lieutenant's Woman, by John Fowles
94. Babbitt, by Sinclair Lewis
95. Kim, by Rudyard Kipling
96. The Beautiful and the Damned, by F. Scott Fitzgerald
97. Rabbit, Run, by John Updike
98. Where Angels Fear to Tread, by E.M. Forster
99. Main Street, by Sinclair Lewis
100. Midnight's Children, by Salman Rushdie

 

Several of these are sitting on my TBR bookshelf waiting patiently for me. A lot of the others are on my wishlist.

 

Read all about Banned Book Week (Sept 25th-Oct 2nd) HERE.

 

How many of these have you read? Are there any you really want to read?

Monday, September 27, 2010

Banned Books Week ~ September 25th-October 2nd

There’s not a lot that goes on that I get myself involved in online, but here is one cause I must speak out for, though I’m sure you’ve heard plenty about it already on other book blogs.

It’s Banned Books Week September 25th-October 2nd, and man did the controversy start flying before the week even started. Thanks to Scroggins and his opinions, which he has shared with the masses, on Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson and several other books, a huge response has occurred among book bloggers. I personally haven’t read Speak yet or the others mentioned, but don’t worry, I now intend to do so. Good job Scroggins!

The wonderful opinions on the books from all the book bloggers I know has me itching to get my hands on them. If you want to know more about what was said, Laurie Halse Anderson wrote a response on her blog about Speak, Scroggins (and his referral of rape as “soft-core pornography”, yes he really did) and ways to get involved in supporting books and speaking out against censorship. Jackie Morse Kessler wrote a very informative post as well, right HERE.

Are you like me and now interested in reading Speak or know someone else who is? There are a few contests going on for it and other banned/challenged books:

  • Mundie Moms- Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson, Burned by Ellen Hopkins, Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler, and The Absolutely-True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. Enter by September 26, 2010. (International)
  • Book Faery- 2 copies of Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International where the Book Depository ships)
  • Sarah's Book Reviews- Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. Contest ends September 30, 2010. (International)
  • LA FEMME READERS- Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. Contest ends October 1, 2010. (International)
  • The Bookish Type- Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson and Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler. Enter by October 2, 2010. (International where Book Depository delivers)
  • Bea’s Book Nook- 2 copies of Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson & choice of any book from the ALA’s list of banned and challenged books up to $10US. Enter by October 2, 2010. (?)
  • The Bookologist- Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. Enter by October 3, 2010. (International)
  • The Book Swarm- Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson, The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky, TTYL by Lauren Myracle, Olive’s Ocean by Kevin Henkes, and Athletic Shorts by Chris Crutcher. Enter by October 3, 2010. (Intenational)
  • Wicked Awesome Books- Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut, Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson, and Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler. Enter by October 3, 2010. (International wherever the Book Depository ships)
  • Mindful Musings- Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut, Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson, and Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler. Enter by October 3, 2010. (International wherever the Book Depository ships)

Find more at Mindful Musings post about Banned Books & Speak w/ links to contests, posts by authors & bloggers, and articles.

 

Keep updated on Twitter through twitter feed #SpeakLoudly

 

Steph Su Reads is having a Banned Books Reading Challenge.

 

Check out Banned Book Week Events in your state! http://www.bannedbooksweek.org/events.php

 

There doesn’t seem to be much going on locally for me, but a local run website has a good, informative article with stats and the Top 100 Banned/Challenged Books of 2000-2009. You can check that out HERE. They also have been posting info on banned books almost every day throughout September. Go HERE if you want to check that out.

 

What do you all think of all this? What is your favorite banned/challenged book?