Thursday, March 11th, 2010

TwentyTen Challenge January Reviews Carnival

twentyten_reviews-300x200[1]Well, we’re at the end of the first month of the TwentyTen Reading Challenge, how are you doing? Enjoying it so far? Have a favourite read already?

What I’m hoping to do with this post and at the end of every month, is highlight a few of the reviews that have been posted, in the style of a review carnival. Hopefully, in addition to spreading a bit of link-love this will point you in the direction of one or two books you may not have come across before that will then help you compete the challenge!

A few stats before we start:

  • 126 Readers are signed up to take part!
  • 60 Review links posted!

What I’m hoping to do at the end of each month, is highlight a few of the reviews that have been posted, in the style of a review carnival. Hopefully, in addition to spreading a bit of link-love this will point you in the direction of one or two books you may not have come across before that will then help you compete the challenge!

 

Book Cover of The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
Review by Sherrie @ Just Books for the Young Adult Category.

Who had this to say:

This is a wonderful book! I was intrigued and hooked about the 3rd chapter. Couldn’t put it down after that.

book cover of 

The Green Hills of Earth 

 (Heinlein's Future History)

by

Robert Heinlein The Green Hills of Earth by Robert Heinlein
Review by Carl V @ Stainless Steel Dropping for the TBR Category.

Who had this to say:

If you are interested in bite-sized samples of Heinlein’s work, and/or are a fan of short stories, I highly recommend this collection.

Hespira by Matthew Hughes
Review by Richarn LeComte’s Life at the Keyboard for the Shiny & New Category.

Who had this to say:

This charming adventure will make you stay up late to finish it, particularly if you’ve read the other two books.

[brown.jpg] Breathers a Zombies Lament by S.G.Browne
Review by Stephanies Confessions of a Book-a-hollic for the Bad Bloggers Category.

Who had this to say:

This book is one of those rare gems that you pick up, not knowing that much about….and find out how truly fabulous it is!!

In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson
Review by Amused by Books for the Charity Category.

Who had this to say:

If I didn’t want to visit this place before I sure as heck do now! It’s my first Grade A book of 2010!his

The Book of Fires by Jane Borodale
Review by BethF of Beth Fish Reads for the New in 2010 Category.

Who had this to say:

My only complaint about the novel is that I think it begs for an epilogue. On the other hand, perhaps we’ll be lucky enough to get a sequel.

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
Review by Books to Share for the Older than You Category

Who had this to say:

It has all requirements to become a classic. Lovable characters, great settings, nice-flow storytelling, and memorable ending.

The Dark Devine by Bree Despain
Review my So Many Books so Little Time for the Win Win Category

Who had this to say:

Wow!  I had heard good things about The Dark Divine and I definitely wasn’t disappointed.  I loved this book!

Image of The Windup Girl The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi
Review by The James Review for the ‘Who are You Again?’ Category

Who had this to say:

This debut novel is a stunner, a singular marvel exploding across the pages.

A Whole New Mind by Daniel H Pink
Review by Karen @ Never Stop? for the Up to You Category.

Who had this to say:

I highly recommend this book for all educators and for anyone else who wants to enhance the workings of their brain.

Be sure to click on the covers to take you to the full review, and don’t forget to leave them a comment! :D

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5 Responses to “TwentyTen Challenge January Reviews Carnival”
  1. Amused says:

    This is a great idea! I love seeing these snippets of reviews!
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  2. Just made it in under the wire and posted my first review for the challenge. Love the idea of the monthly review carnival.
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  3. Beth F says:

    Awesome idea for the challenge! I love this carnival of 2010 books. And fabulous challenge stats!
    Beth F´s last blog ..Let the BLOB Game Begin! My ComLuv Profile

  4. Louise says:

    What a great idea! I really enjoy seeing what others have been reading adnd reviewing and highlighting a handful each month is a great way to get into the reviews I think.
    Louise´s last blog ..Tender Graces by Kathryn Magendie My ComLuv Profile

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