tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55676486149144542392024-02-19T06:27:17.235-05:00What's in a name-2Hi. Annie here. Thanks for joining me in the What's in a Name 2 Challenge! Hope you have fun!Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15429881953804634592noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567648614914454239.post-59748886634877512612010-02-03T15:13:00.000-05:002010-02-03T15:13:23.171-05:00the final prizeThanks to <a href="http://runswithsword.blogspot.com/">Jean</a> for letting us know that we had been remiss in announcing the final winner of the What's in a Name Challenge.<br />
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The congratulations (and the prize) went to <a href="http://jo-jolovestoread.blogspot.com/">Jo-Jo at Jo-Jo Loves to Read</a>!<br />
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Of course, the congratulations extend to all who participated and all who finished the challenge. Thank you all!Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15429881953804634592noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567648614914454239.post-81465538849670765702009-11-16T09:52:00.000-05:002009-11-16T09:52:07.949-05:00so who finished the challenge???The year's coming to an end, so I guess it's time to see who's finished the What's in a Name 2 challenge. If you have finished, please leave a comment saying so. It would also be nice to hear which was your favorite read from the challenge. :)<br />
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To be entered for the end of challenge prize, you must (by January 1, 2010):<br />
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1. finish all your books for the challenge (obviously this is an honor thing--I won't be checking up on you)<br />
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2. leave a comment on THIS post saying that you finished.<br />
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This has been a really busy year for me, and I apologize that I have not been the best challenge host. I'm afraid that next year is only going to be more busy, so I'm afraid I just can't commit to hosting for a third year. I really love this challenge, though, so I hope that someone will feel the urge to pick it up and run with it...<br />
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Thanks to everyone who has participated this year and last!<br />
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Happy reading!Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15429881953804634592noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567648614914454239.post-61322793616060856492009-09-07T20:31:00.000-04:002009-09-08T07:36:32.416-04:00mini contest winnerYou guys are so creative! We had so much fun reading all the wonderful suggestions for categories. Good thing picking a favorite wasn't part of the contest, because I never could have done it! Luckily random.org did the choosing for me.<br /><br />And it chose Jean as the winner!<br /><br />Congratulations, Jean! And thanks to all of you who played along!!!Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15429881953804634592noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567648614914454239.post-389633567765471962009-07-22T11:05:00.002-04:002009-07-22T11:17:31.939-04:00an apology and a contestFirst of all, I'm sorry that I haven't been a better host. This year has just been really busy for me. Who knew life could be this crazy when you're only twelve.<br /><br />Second, we've been hoping that the Mr. Linkys would come back, but so far they haven't. I noticed they are back on some blogs, but not on this one. And I'm not sure what to do about it. Many of you have left the links to your reviews in the comments. Thank you! I think that's the perfect solution for now. <br /><br />And now finally, another contest. To be entered in the drawing for a $15 Amazon gift card, simply answer this question: <br /><br />What do YOU think would make an interesting category for What's in a Name? <br /><br />Drawing will be during the week of Sept. 1st.Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15429881953804634592noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567648614914454239.post-59296926303685149232009-04-09T09:17:00.007-04:002009-04-09T09:41:31.603-04:00to answer a few questionsHi folks. This is Debi. I'm Annie's mom, and I help her with this challenge, but it is her challenge. I'm just popping in to make this quick post, because there were a few questions, and Miss Annie is gone for the day.<br /><br />First of all, the posts about winners of last year's contests are all on last year's <a href="http://annie-whatsinaname.blogspot.com/">What's in a Name? blog</a>. (Including the winner of the drawing for the final prize.)<br /><br />As for this year's contests, they will be randomly sprinkled throughout the year. For <a href="http://whatsinaname-2.blogspot.com/2009/03/first-contest-of-year.html">the first one</a>, all you had to do to enter was answer the questions Annie asked in the comments section. We used random.org to pull a winner from the answer-ees. In general, that is how all mini-contests throughout the year will work. For the end-of-year prize, Annie will make a post asking anyone who has finished reading all their books to let her know in the comments, and then a winner will be chosen in the same fashion.<br /><br />Anzlitlovers and Bingo, I hope that answered your questions. If not, let us know.Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15429881953804634592noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567648614914454239.post-67473898228766612352009-04-01T20:46:00.000-04:002009-04-09T09:23:57.312-04:00Our First WinnerRandom.org just picked our first winner for us...Sherrie. Congratulations! (I'll be contacting you soon.)<br /><br />Stop back soon, because I'll be announcing a new contest...Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15429881953804634592noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567648614914454239.post-78326538928480618892009-03-07T09:09:00.003-05:002009-03-07T09:16:35.134-05:00First Contest of the YearI'm so excited about how many books everyone has read so far! I wish I could read every single review, but I just can't keep up! Thanks again, everyone, for participating!<br /><br />Ready for the first contest? Don't worry, you don't even have to have read your first book yet. All you have to do is leave a comment on this post answering these simple questions. <br /><br />1. Which category was the hardest to find a book for?<br />2. Have you read any of your books yet?<br />3. If so, which categories have you already tackled?<br /><br />I'll draw a winner on April 1st. The winner will receive a $10 Amazon gift certificate. (Make sure I have a way of contacting you, in case you're the winner.)Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15429881953804634592noreply@blogger.com40tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567648614914454239.post-29164525461501312132009-01-01T21:27:00.002-05:002009-01-01T21:31:38.578-05:00Technical DifficultiesMy mom helped me with the Mr. Linky review posts earlier, but we just noticed that they didn't seem to be working right. I think we've now got them fixed, but if you have a problem with them, please let me know. If anyone else linked a review today, I'm afraid the link was lost. Go ahead and link it again, and I'm very, very sorry for the inconvenience.Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15429881953804634592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567648614914454239.post-5984913213074610932009-01-01T06:49:00.003-05:002009-01-01T07:16:19.830-05:00Happy New YearHappy New Year to everyone! And with the New Year, we officially start What's in a Name 2. <br /><br />Just a note: The challenge officially starts today (January 1st), but I don't mind if you use a book you started reading before the end of last year. But books you completed last year DO NOT count! (Since that wouldn't be fair to everyone when it comes to the year-end prize drawing for those who complete the challenge.) <br /><br />Just another note: Feel free to link up additional reviews that fit the category if you happen to read them throughout the year. Who knows--there might even be "an extra credit" contest thrown in sometime during the year. <br /><br />Just one final note: Do be sure to check in from time to time to see if there is a contest going on. All contests will require you to comment on the contest post.<br /><br />Thank you all again for joining me! Have a very happy year of reading!Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15429881953804634592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567648614914454239.post-70142139284939271532009-01-01T00:05:00.003-05:002009-01-01T21:21:28.426-05:00"Time of Day" ReviewsThis is the post for the TIME OF DAY reviews. Beside your name, in parentheses, add the title of your book. *Example: Annie (Good Night, Maman)* Please leave the address that links to your review. If you don't have a blog, feel free to write thoughts on your book in the comments.<br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=dastevens&postid=06Jan2009&meme=1472"></script>Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15429881953804634592noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567648614914454239.post-36296999952869418862009-01-01T00:04:00.002-05:002009-01-01T21:21:15.105-05:00"Relative" ReviewsThis is the post for the RELATIVE reviews. Beside your name, in parentheses, add the title of your book. *Example: Annie (The Children of Hurin)* Please leave the address that links to your review. If you don't have a blog, feel free to write thoughts on your book in the comments.<br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=dastevens&postid=05Jan2009&meme=1473"></script>Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15429881953804634592noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567648614914454239.post-49359472105355637692009-01-01T00:03:00.003-05:002009-01-01T21:20:53.025-05:00"Profession" ReviewsThis is the post for the PROFESSION reviews. Beside your name, in parentheses, add the title of your book. *Example: Annie (Gods and Generals)* Please leave the address that links to your review. If you don't have a blog, feel free to write thoughts on your book in the comments.<br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=dastevens&postid=04Jan2009&meme=1474"></script>Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15429881953804634592noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567648614914454239.post-76554504670922157312009-01-01T00:02:00.002-05:002009-01-01T21:19:58.796-05:00"Building" ReviewsThis is the post for the BUILDING reviews. Beside your name, in parentheses, add the title of your book. *Example: Annie (Wolf Tower)* Please leave the address that links to your review. If you don't have a blog, feel free to write thoughts on your book in the comments.<br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=dastevens&postid=03Jan2009b&meme=1471"></script>Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15429881953804634592noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567648614914454239.post-27386901219174756332009-01-01T00:01:00.007-05:002009-05-22T07:54:37.678-04:00"Medical Condition" ReviewsThis is the post for the MEDICAL CONDITION reviews. Beside your name, in parentheses, add the title of your book. *Example: Annie (Inkdeath)* Please leave the address that links to your review. If you don't have a blog, feel free to write thoughts on your book in the comments.<br /><br /><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=dastevens&postid=02Jan2009b&meme=1475"></script>Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15429881953804634592noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567648614914454239.post-7821656136785301642009-01-01T00:00:00.003-05:002009-01-01T21:14:40.741-05:00"Body Part" ReviewsThis is the post for the BODY PART reviews. Beside your name, in parentheses, add the title of your book. *Example: Annie (Nod's Limbs)* Please leave the address that links to your review. If you don't have a blog, feel free to write thoughts on your book in the comments.<br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=dastevens&postid=01Jan2009a&meme=1476"></script>Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15429881953804634592noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567648614914454239.post-9697216450813825142008-12-31T18:59:00.004-05:002009-01-01T07:15:33.409-05:00And off we go!I'm so excited that all of you signed up and are joining me for this challenge! I really wanted to get around and welcome you all personally, but I just never managed to find the time. I'm sorry, but please know how happy I am that each of you is participating. <br /><br />I thought about just making one post this year for the reviews, but with so many people reading, I guess it would be better to have a separate Mr. Linky for each category. Hopefully that will make it easier to find reviews you might be interested in. (I hope to have the posts ready before tomorrow.)<br /><br />Thanks again! I'm not only excited to start reading myself, but also to start reading your reviews. I hope everyone has fun! (And don't forget to check in once in a while to see if there are any contests going.)Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15429881953804634592noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567648614914454239.post-5840257966610378622008-12-31T16:16:00.009-05:002009-02-07T13:37:09.771-05:00My ListIt's almost time for the What's In A Name 2 Challenge to start! Here is my final list:<br /><span style="font-style:italic;"><br />The Children of Hurin</span> by J.R.R. Tolkien (relative)<br /><br /><strike><span style="font-style:italic;">Gods and Generals</span> by Jeff Shaara (occupation)</strike><br /><br /><strike><span style="font-style:italic;">Nod's Limbs</span> by Charles Ogden (body part)</strike><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Inkdeath</span> by Cornelia Funke (medical condition)<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Wolf Tower</span> by Tanith Lee (building)<br /><br /><strike><span style="font-style:italic;">Breaking Dawn</span> by Stephenie Meyer (time of day)</strike>Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15429881953804634592noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5567648614914454239.post-52645042443154176092008-10-26T11:12:00.008-04:002009-01-01T07:14:13.344-05:00Welcome!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMNqRnqX5SDPE_fyAdeAHKmpX7-0zJlcgH6TryjfCP5qI-cZxoQ50LiZZNj0WHnPNoq5TTfRkKkZiXaJF4iZkpSueo70SQz72O-YKEruHM52ukryfJpaNZyBvHsmz_OW6AAJGglORwpgI/s1600-h/what's+in+a+name+1.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMNqRnqX5SDPE_fyAdeAHKmpX7-0zJlcgH6TryjfCP5qI-cZxoQ50LiZZNj0WHnPNoq5TTfRkKkZiXaJF4iZkpSueo70SQz72O-YKEruHM52ukryfJpaNZyBvHsmz_OW6AAJGglORwpgI/s200/what's+in+a+name+1.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5127913196742234866" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlqBDhPgJATqhl3RIOi-GBs9N7lJZiv96MW8x68j2nmsMU_loXNXbuGogwmqTpV8fGD0eW7fXIW9UmBWV0I8Yh3f_0H5vrPJSgjHZEnDdQNxoZbjEz6z8qM0L9OTTNhaiP668cwh46YrA/s1600-h/what's+in+a+name+2.gif"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlqBDhPgJATqhl3RIOi-GBs9N7lJZiv96MW8x68j2nmsMU_loXNXbuGogwmqTpV8fGD0eW7fXIW9UmBWV0I8Yh3f_0H5vrPJSgjHZEnDdQNxoZbjEz6z8qM0L9OTTNhaiP668cwh46YrA/s200/what's+in+a+name+2.gif" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5127913213922104066" /></a><br />(Thanks to <a href="http://books.moonsoar.com/">Court</a> for creating these fabulous buttons for me last year!)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I guess it's finally time to announce the "What's in a Name 2" reading challenge, with all new categories. Very similar to this year's challenge, with a few exceptions.<br /><br />*This is a challenge that anyone can join, no matter what types of books they like to read. You should be able to find books from any genre that will work. <br /><br />*Dates: January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009<br /><br />*The Challenge: Choose one book from each of the following categories.<br /><br />1. A book with a "profession" in its title. Examples might include: <span style="font-style:italic;">The Book Thief</span>, <span style="font-style:italic;">The Island of Dr. Moreau</span>, <span style="font-style:italic;">The Historian</span><br /><br />2. A book with a "time of day" in its title. Examples might include: <span style="font-style:italic;">Twilight</span>, <span style="font-style:italic;">Four Past Midnight</span>, <span style="font-style:italic;">The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time</span><br /><br />3. A book with a "relative" in its title. Examples might include: <span style="font-style:italic;">Eight Cousins</span>, <span style="font-style:italic;">My Father's Dragon</span>, <span style="font-style:italic;">The Daughter of Time</span><br /><br />4. A book with a "body part" in its title. Examples might include: <span style="font-style:italic;">The Bluest Eye</span>, <span style="font-style:italic;">Bag of Bones</span>, <span style="font-style:italic;">The Heart of Darkness</span><br /><br />5. A book with a "building" in its title. Examples might include: <span style="font-style:italic;">Uncle Tom's Cabin</span>, <span style="font-style:italic;">Little House on the Prairie</span>, <span style="font-style:italic;">The Looming Tower</span><br /><br />6. A book with a "medical condition" in its title. Examples might include: <span style="font-style:italic;">Insomnia</span>, <span style="font-style:italic;">Coma</span>, <span style="font-style:italic;">The Plague</span><br /><br />*You may overlap books with other challenges, but please don't use the same book for more than one category. <br /><br />*Again, there will be some small prizes scattered throughout. No set schedule, so just be sure to check in once a while. There will also be a prize awarded at the conclusion to one participant who completes the challenge.<br /><br />*You don't need to decide exactly which books you will be reading ahead of time, though you're certainly welcome to. Either way, I'd love to see your lists of possibilities, and I'll bet everyone else would love to read them as well. To join in, simply leave a link here. Or, if you don't have a blog, simply leave your name (and feel free to share your list in the comments if you'd like). <br /><br /><script type="text/javascript" src="http://www.blenza.com/linkies/autolink.php?owner=dastevens&postid=26Oct2008&columns=2"></script>Debihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15429881953804634592noreply@blogger.com139