I used to like Carrie from Books and Movies. I would go to her blog and read great reviews and interviews and guest posts. It was a safe and happy place.I say was because then I saw this challenge. Sigh. Have I ever mentioned that I like an Irish setting? Have I told you that I have several Ireland-type books in my TBR pile? Did you know that I like reading challenges?
Yeah, well . . . I'm joining up on the Shamrock level. That's two books from now until November 30. Here's what counts for the challenge: "Any book written by an Irish author, set in Ireland, or involving Irish history or Irish characters, counts for the challenge – fiction, non-fiction, poetry, audiobooks, children’s books – all of these apply."
The challenge announcement has been up on Books and Movies since February 1. I saw that Robin of My Two Blessing joined. I finally caved.
I'm sorry. I really am. But I'm addicted to reading challenges, and it makes me feel better about myself to get as many other bloggers addicted as I can. It's a sickness, I know.
ReplyDeleteOn a less silly note, I'm glad you're joining us. :)
I've got the same problem - join lots of challenges but only finish a few!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the challenge! That shamrock level looks tempting.
ReplyDeleteGreat challenge. I just read two books that would fit right in this challenge.
ReplyDeleteyou've done it! You've convinced me to join. I had been holding off, but I can't resist any longer!
ReplyDeleteTwo book? I could probably handle that. I'm sure I even have a few sitting around here.
ReplyDeleteI am thinking I might just be able to squeeze this one in. I do have an obsession with challenges of late and two books shouldn't be too much.
ReplyDeletelol- Good luck! I'm steering clear of any more challenges.
ReplyDeleteI am doing this one too - I love Ireland and books set in the country!
ReplyDeleteSo glad Carrie is hosting this one!
Oh man I love books set in Ireland too! This one would be an easy one for me... uh oh may have to sign up as well!
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ReplyDeleteI haven't officially signed up, but I'm sure I'll be joining you. I have several books set in Ireland already on the shelves.
ReplyDeleteI didnot read this post of yours :P
ReplyDeleteOh dear. You have got to quit joining these awesome challenges, because you make me do it too! I love Ireland, I think it's the Irish in me, and I love to read books about Ireland. I guess I'm going to have to join this one too. Thanks Candace.
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I just started reading the Patrick Taylor series so this is very tempting. I can easily do two books. This is the kind of rationale that hooks me in so many challenges. Have fun with the challenge.
ReplyDeleteAnd now you think you are making things better by tempting the rest of us, huh? Well, but I am strong - can resist this temptation! - at least for today.
ReplyDeleteI like stories with Irish settings too. My favorite had been one of Nora Roberts' trilogies. Good luck with this one and happy reading!
ReplyDeleteI finished but dont' have a blog, so here is what i read:
ReplyDelete1. Jones, Elizsabeth McDavid Secrets on 26th Street
2. McKenna, Colleen O'Shaughessey Mother Murphy
3. Talbott, Hudson O'Sullivan stew : a tale cooked up in Ireland / 398.2 T
4. McKenna, Marita Conlon- Under the Hawthorn Tree
5. Thompson, Kate The Switchers
6. Woods, Stuart Under the Lake