Sunday, November 20, 2011

Venice in February Reading Challenge 2012



And the time has finally come to reveal the challenge I have been hinting at for a few months now: in February, together with Bellezza, I will be hosting a simple yet marvelous reading challenge: read one, two or how many books you would like and have the time for, that are related/based in Venice.

We have chosen Venice because it's a unique city, with a dreamlike atmosphere and yet, with secrets to discover. Whoever visited Venice once still wishes to go back and this challenge may be the next best thing :)

There are two buttons that you may choose from if you want to join us, a very long list of books to choose from - or come up with others - HERE and a BLOG where you could link your reviews and also enjoy "other things Venice".

So, are you up for the challenge of (re)discovering the mysteries of VENICE, A PURE CITY?

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12 comments:

  1. RikkiNovember 20, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Oh, you are tempting me! This challenge wouldn't be too hard actually since I already have a book on my soon TBR list that is on your list also. The Hemingway one. So, I think I will join. Great idea!

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  2. AllyNovember 20, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    I am glad you will be joining! I am sure great books are waiting to be discovered :)

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  3. Bellezza November 20, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    I'm up for it! I'm so thrilled to begin, I may even have to start early! I have The Passion, a kind gift from a friend ;) and Death in La Fenice, both calling my name. If I start early, that will leave me time for more, right? Thanks for coming up with this brilliant plan, Ally, and for allowing me to be your co-host.

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  4. AllyNovember 20, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    I guess we can cheat during this challenge :)) I am so glad you were willing to go with my idea!

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  5. BirgitNovember 23, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Thanks for the invitation to your challenge, yet I'm not really a big fan of Italy :-S !

    Great to have you on board of my Tea & Books Reading Challenge!! I own so many heavy tomes and it's about time I read them, so I really *need* this challenge and the fact that others will be participating as well, just adds to the fun.

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  6. AllyNovember 23, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Birgit, that's no problem, but there are fantastic books to be discovered, I'm warning you :))

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  7. NanNovember 29, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    I've already done the link on Bellezza's blog, but I wanted to let you know as well.

    http://lettersfromahillfarm.blogspot.com/2011/11/venice-in-february.html

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  8. AllyNovember 29, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    Thanks so much for joining us! :)

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  9. Gilion at Rose City ReaderDecember 2, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    Sounds great! I will do a sign up post.

    This dovetails with the European Reading Challenge I'm hosting on Rose City Reader. I'll add a link to your challenge on my challenge page.

    Also, I have a fairly long list of Venice books that I have been working on. Your challenge will insprire me.

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  10. AllyDecember 3, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    @Rose City Reader: Thanks so much for joining us! I am sure we'll enjoy it a lot!

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  11. Gilion at Rose City ReaderDecember 8, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    I added my official sign up post to the challenge page. I'll get a button in the sidebar next.

    I must also put it on my calendar for February so I remember!

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  12. AllyDecember 8, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Excellent! :)

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