July Book Blowout
Thanks to everyone who took part in the inaugural July Book Blowout – it’s been a lot of fun!
There are still a few hours to go until midnight but I thought I’d stop by and post the instructions you’ll need to follow to confirm that you have completed the challenge.
Step 1: Take the survey
Ok first up – I’ve created a small survey to get an overview of everyone’s activity during the Blowout – follow this link to complete it (don’t worry no one but me can see your details). You have until August 15th to complete it at which point I’ll share the highlights here at Blue Archipelago.
Step 2: Add your name to Mr Linky
Add your name to the list so that I know you have completed the challenge. Adding your name to the list will be your entry into the draw for the $20 (£10) Amazon voucher. Now I can’t remember if I specifically said you had to meet your target to be eligible – so all participants will be eligible for the draw – as long as your name appears on the original Mr Linky as well as this one and you have completed step 1 or 3. Once again you need to add your name to the list by August 15th (I know I originally said the 7th but I’m worried about it being vacation season so I thought I’d extend the deadline).
Step 3: Wrap it up
Since you’ve worked so hard this month why not write a wrap up post (either on your own site or here in the comments).
Here’s some questions to help you out – though you’re free to write whatever you wish!
1. Did you discover a new author?
2. Where was the most unusual place you found yourself reading?
3. Did you read more than usual?
4. Did you give up anything in order to read more?
5. If you won the Amazon voucher what would you spend it on?
6. Would you like to see a 2009 Book Blowout?
Once again thanks for joining in – and be sure to stop back on August 16th for the final wrap up post and the winner announcement!
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Posted on behalf of Lindy
July
1 143 Heinrichs, Ann Georgia
2 144 Iles, Greg Footprints, of God, The
3 145 St. George, Judith Betsy Ross
4 146 Harness, Cheryl The Remarkable Thomas Jeffereson
5 147 Deveraux, Jude The Conquest
6 148 Fleming, Julia Spencer- I shall not want
7 149 Twain, Mark The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
8 150 Shannon, Dell Appearances of Death
9 151 Gerritsen, Tess The Surgeon
10 152 Harness, Cheryl The Remarkable Benjamin Franklin
11 153 Scottoline, Lisa Moment of Truth
12 154 Brennan, allison Speak No Evil
13 155 Miller, Linda Lael Knights
14 156 Anderson, Dan Rose Red and the Bear Prince
15 157 Shreve, Anita Light on Snow
16 158 Fleming, Julia Spencer- To Darkness and to Death
17 159 Hastings, selina Sir Gawain and the Loathly Lady
18 160 Galdone, Paqul King of the Cats
18 161 Stone, Jonathan The Cold Truth
19 162 Twain, Markk A Murder, a Mystery and A Marriage
21 163 Barclay, Linwood Stone Rain
22 164 Montenari, Richard The Skin Gods
23 165 Hodges, Margaret Merlin and the Making of the King
24 166 Lucas, Eileen Vincent Van Gogh
25 167 Souter, Gerry, Janice John Quincy Adams
26 168 Browne, Sylvia End of Days
27 169 Patterson, James Sail
28 170 Clark, Mary Jane Dancing inthe Dark
29 171 Donaldson, D. J. New Orleans Requim
30 172 Hodges, Margaret The Kitchen Knight
31 173 Isleib, Roberta Deadly Advice
I’m trying out a new wordpress blog ~ going by the same new name as my blogspot blog, The Printed Page. I’ve posted my last 2 July Book Blowout posts there. Please stop by and check it out. Hopefully links will work but with my luck mostly not.
Here’s my wrap it up link: http://printedpage.wordpress.com/2008/07/31/july-book-blowout-wrap-it-up
Marcias last blog post..July Book Blowout Wrap It Up
Here is my wrap-up post!
http://www.bookconfessions.com/?p=609
Thanks for hosting, Mrs. S!
I wrote my post earlier today, but wish I had read your questions first — they were good!! My post is a little boring…
http://www.bookclubclassics.com/Blog/2008/07/31/book-blow-up-wrap-up/
Thank you for hosting this! It was fun!
My responses are up here:
http://bookslistslife.blogspot.com/2008/07/heat-stroke-by-rachel-caine-and-july.html
Lisas last blog post..Heat Stroke by Rachel Caine and the July Book Blowout Wrapup
Thanks for hosting this challenge, Mrs. S! I enjoyed it.
Here is my wrap-up post: http://bookloversdiary.livejournal.com/23488.html
Ms last blog post..Sunday Salon: Week 6
How fun! My wrap-up is up!
Thanks for hosting this – it was so much fun!
JLS Halls last blog post..July Book Blowout: The Wrap-Up
My wrap up post will be appearing soon!
Angelas last blog post..Book Challenge Updates
Here’s my wrap up post: http://raidergirl3-anadventureinreading.blogspot.com/2008/08/challenge-july-book-blowout.html
Thanks for hosting, I liked the mini challenges along the way
raidergirl3s last blog post..Welcome
I made my goal! I’m pretty proud about it. It’s been a busy month!
janicus last blog post..On Vox: July Book Blowout Challenge results
I finished although I only did 3 1/2 points worth. Go to my site to see the results and reviews of the books I read. Thanks Clare for hosting this fun challenge.
Jan (in Edmonds)s last blog post..
my wrap up post is here:
http://thebookmuncher.blogspot.com/2008/08/ive-done-it.html
The Book Munchers last blog post..I’ve done it!
You can find my wrap-up at my blog: http://jensbookthoughts.blogspot.com
Thanks for the fun! It was a great challenge!!
Thanks for hosting this challenge!
My wrap up post is here
Margs last blog post..July Book Blowout wrap up
This was great fun! Thanks for hosting, Mrs. S!
Jessis last blog post..July Book Blowout Challenge Wrap Up
Thanks for the challenge…here’s the link to my wrap up…http://heathersfavebooks.blogspot.com
Heathers last blog post..Kiss of Crimson
Mrs S, thanks for hosting the challenge! It was lot’s of fun.
Leyas last blog post..July Book Blowout – wrap up
I am back from vacation!!! I have posted my July Wrap up on my blog. Thanks for hosting the Challenge.
I am having a book give away on September 2nd from a known author, so check out my site… Details to follow real soon.
I am also having an August Mini-Challenge if you need ANOTHER challenge (Book Give away)
Cindy Ws last blog post..July Book Blowout Wrap Up
Here is my wrap-up post: http://www.bookishruth.com/2008/08/book-blowout-challenge-july-reading.html
Thanks for the great challenge!
Ruths last blog post..Book Blowout Challenge & July Reading Wrap-Up
I would SO love to participate . . . . if you do this again. Please alert me! (I would even be willing to post links on my blogs.) Thanks.
Blessings,
Linda
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My internet doesn’t work at the moment, so I’m having to write my wrap-up post from work, where I have very, very limited time. I’ve answered the survey and the wrap up questions now, but I’ll not have a chance to post my list until tomorrow morning, which I know is after the deadline, but I was hoping you might allow that anyway, seeing as I don’t really have the opportunity to do it sooner.