ALL ABOARD!! FULL STEAMPUNK AHEAD! This year we thought we'd do something a little different. Seeing as Steampunk is pretty new to us we thought it'd be fun to challenge ourselves as well as you guys! I'm adding my GoodReads LIST of Steampunk books as a guide. There are close to 200 books!
There will be prizes throughout the year. The months of the prizes will be chosen at random - you know, to keep things interesting, hehe. The prizes won't just be books… they can be anything from Bookmarks, to Giftcards, and possibly, if we're feeling frisky, maybe even a book tote! Who knows what the year may bring!
To power up your Steampunk engine, check out this super cool & informative site!
Airship Ambassador
Challenge Rules & Info:
- Challenge STARTS January 1, 2011 and ENDS December 31, 2011
- Sign up by filling your info in the Mr. Linky below {If you don't have a blog, you can use your FB, Goodreads, etc}
- Read at least 10 Steampunk books this year. Remember, the more the merrier!
- The books can be print, ebooks, and audio books.
- Reread books ARE allowed, BUT, the review must be rewritten. You cannot use old reviews.
- I'll have a post up each month with the Mr. Linky to have the reviews posted.
- Challenges are open to non-bloggers. A review must be written and posted on a literary site, such as GoodReads, Amazon, etc.
- Grab a button to show your Challenge spirit!
- Lastly, have fun reading!
If you have any questions please feel free to email Vanessa at twerd413[at]gmail[dot]com or Isalys at booksoulmates[at]gmail[dot]com.
You can also send a Direct Message to Vanessa through Twitter
{She has a widget on her phone and it's turned on all day. Oh, and she uses TweetDeck at home and at work! lol. Addicted much? Yeahhh}
Need to brush up on the Steampunk definition? Click HERE
POST JANUARY REVIEWS {HERE}
POST FEBRUARY REVIEWS {HERE}
POST AUGUST REVIEWS {HERE}
42 comments:
What exactly is Steampunk? I have never heard of it. From your goodreads list there are a few books I have read or plan on reading. But was wondering where you find all the books??
Hi! I've posted a link on the post {thanks to this question} but I'll post it here as well!
Good Luck! :P
Wiki Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steampunk
♥Vanessa
What do you mean by where do you find all the books? On Goodreads?
Do crossovers count? Like, I'm participating in the 2011 eBook challenge, so if I read a steampunk eBook, can I list it on both?
Oh I'm totally in girls, I will wrap up my post later!!!
SWEET!! I love this challenge...Ive been needing a readon to get all steampunky..:)
I am new to this genre but have a lot on my list to read so I thought I would take up the challenge
AWESOME idea :)
This is going to be fun, I'll definitely be looking at the recommended titles and hope you'll add Pax Britannia in there. Its a pretty good series by Abaddon Press.
Since I discovered Steampunk, seems I can't get enough. I tip my hat to Chine Mieville... PERDIDO STREET STATION is vying for first place in my all-time favorite book category, but IMAJICA, by Clive Barker, is putting up the good fight. Great idea for the new year.
Madelon (Mad, Maddy) Wilson
AKA graphicMADness or madlibra
love it! i'm in.
This will be new for me but I am in!
thx for hosting^^ This is the second steampunk challenge I'm participating in for next year =)
http://semicrazed.blogspot.com/
xoxo
I have never read a Steampunk book. I am going to try to read at least 24 books!! Happy Holidays everyone!!!!
Excited, this will motivate me to actually write a review with all the notes I take!
S. Lilly
I've never actually heard of this genre until I stumbled across this challenge, but I've read several of the book descriptions and I'm willing to give it a try! :-)
I have often considered participating in reading challenges but have never actually done it. I decided to participate in this one because it seems low pressure and completely doable and the genre is fascinating.
Can't wait to do this one!
This will be my first challenge! I am excited. I got 3 Steampunk books for Christmas...so I have a head start!
This is so cool! I've been wanting to read more steampunk, so this gives me an excuse.:)
-Laura B
Very excited about the challenge!
This is going to be my first challenge :)
(And now I am going to brush up my knowledge about writing reviews in English^^)
Oh I love Steampunk books. Sadly though, they are very hard to find at libraries and book swap sites. I have several on my Paperback wish list. If I can get my hands on some I will let you know. Can't promise ten but there are at least three I want to read this year. Provided I get through my TBR challenge first.
I have quite a few steampunk books on my wishlist for 2011, so this challenge is perfect!!
Jennifer (An Abundance of Books)
@Almybnennr: Yes! Crossovers absolutely count! :D
@Graphimadness &
@Falcata Times : Thanks for the suggestions!!
To the rest: Good luck!!! Can't wait to read those reviews!!
Remember, if you have any questions please feel free to leave a comment or email me at:
Twerd413 [@] gmail dot com
♥ vanessa
I have a lot of Steampunk books to read so I'm in!
Would love to join this challenge! Do you have any book recommendations?
Hi Julie!
I've created a shelf on Goodreads for
STEAMPUNK BOOKS. Hope it helps :)
If you have any more questions please feel free leave a comment or email me: Twerd413 [@] gmail dot com
Thanks for joining!!
Good luck!!
Vanessa
This genre sounds like something I would love... what better way to get into it than by joining a challenge? Looking forward to the adventure!
This couldn't be better... I 'discovered' steampunk when I read Perdido Street Station by China Mieville. It was a most impressive read. Then I found out that The Difference Engine by William Gibson and Bruce Sterling is now considered to be early steampunk, another impressive read. I was planning on reading all the steampunk I could cram on my Kindle anyway, so thanks for coming up with this most appropriate challenge. I wish I had saved The Scar, by China Mieville, and the first three books in the Parasol Protectorate for this challenge. I don't suppose I can cheat and use them anyway. :)
I signed up, and this is definitely going to be a challenge. However, I did just finish reading a short story collection that contained a lot of steampunk, so I guess I have at least one done.
Great challenge and great blog! Drop by and say hi if you get chance!
Kristin
MyBookishWays
Since I came about and started a Steampunkish blog I've noticed more and more people getting involved with the genre. This is the third or fourth Steampunk challenge I've seen.
Hopefully, you are liking the books you find.
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I was hoping to find a steampunk book challenge. I've got a small stack of em ready for me to read. So excited! Thanks!
Late to the party, but I'm totally down with this challenge!
I also have a steampunk shelf on Goodreads if anyone is looking for a few more ideas on what to read.
This is one of those sub-genres I've been meaning to read more of. What a wonderful way to motivate myself to do it =)
I can't wait to finally discover this genre, so many friends keep raving about how much fun it is!
Here is the direct link to ym challenge post: http://www.stella-exlibris.com/2011/01/reading-challenge-steampunk-challenge.html
Just signed up for the challenge.
Sorry but there is a typo in my sign-up link. So I signed up again. Could you remove the first link ?
How did I miss this awesome challenge...I'm so in even though it's already April!
I am so looking forward to this challenge, I know I'm starting a little late, but that just makes this all the more challenging.
Good day! This post couldn't be written any better! Reading this post reminds me of my old room mate! He always kept talking about this. I will forward this article to him. Fairly certain he will have a good read. Many thanks for sharing!
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