2012 Re-Read Read-A-Thon: Cancelled.

I'm sad to say that I am cancelling the Re-Read Read-A-Thon for this weekend (July 20-23). Perhaps it wasn't set up for a good time, or there's just not enough re-readers out there, but there didn't seem to be much interest. This is perfectly okay so no worries! Bloggers learn this way on which ideas work and which don't. I would love to host some kind of themed event sometime but it's going to take a while and some ideas to get it all rolling together. :)

Nonetheless, a big thanks anyway to the few who were interested. I'm still going to spend the weekend re-reading a few old favorites. If you'd like to join me, go right ahead. No giveaways or huge event, but discussions may be fun.

Here's one of the questions I was going to use for a mini challenge. Feel free to still use it this weekend by answering it on your blog. If you do, drop by here and let me know so I can come visit!

What's the one book you can never get tired of re-reading and why?

Re-Read Read-A-Thon

This 2012 Re-Read Read-A-Thon is hosted by me. Please feel free to use the above image during participation on your blogs and sites, but I ask that you link back to my blog. Thanks.


Many of you know (just by looking at the sidebar) that I am hosting a re-read challenge this year for anyone who wants to pick up old favorites, books that haven't been read in ages, etc. You can find out more about it in the pages' tab if you're new to the idea and want to learn more. I love rereading books. Of course, they're usually a certain value of sentiment to get that special spot. This year, I've reserved it for a couple of books that I didn't quite like so well within the last few years, but may have possibly changed my mind since then. It's happened before, and on rare occasions I do give second chances. Only if there's something in it that tells me I should.

All that aside, my year has been insane. I admit to falling a bit behind on my blogging--and I'm even a little behind on my reading. I have some serious catch up to do. As the host of this challenge, I also want to show support.

So, starting on July 20th through July 23rd, there's going to be a Re-Read Read-A-Thon (try saying that three times fast). During this read-a-thon, there's going to be live tweeting at my account (@addiction2books) of discussions of the re-reads we're picking up for that weekend, mini challenges here at the blog that you're welcome to participate in at your own blog, and a couple of giveaways. I hope you'll join in!

More info and discussion on this as the date gets closer to the read-a-thon.

Thanks! :)

2012 Re-Read Challenge

Love re-reading your favorites when you can? Or how about those books that you read some time ago you just weren’t that big of a fan of, but think maybe you could feel differently with a re-read now that time has passed? Maybe you’ve always wanted to re-read some classics you had read when you were younger/for school projects, too?


This is a year-long challenge I’ve decided to host for the re-readers, or any category listed above and then some. It’s quite simple and easy--and in the end, fun. Hopefully you’ll be reminded of old favorites (or even find new favorites among the re-reads). It will run from Jan. 1-Dec. 31. Yes, I absolutely love new reads, and there are so many that I want-- but I also love sitting down with a re-read in between new reads and when time permits. I understand I’m a few days late getting it up and running, but the holidays and New Year got crazy hectic. Haha. It’s still plenty early enough to gather up some books and jump in though! We have all year!


You can create a list of however many re-reads you plan to make through the year for the challenge, ranging from 1 to whatever (100? That’d be a bit wild, but hey if it floats your boat. :P). Here’s the bonus: This challenge can help you with any other reading goals you have set for yourself through the year, or most challenges you may have entered-- so why not give it a go?! It will also help your book count on Goodreads if you’re apart of that challenge.


Obviously, any genre. You can even choose a particular theme of re-reads for yourself (I.e. just the classics, YA, Adult, Paranormal, Series re-reads, only books you want to give another chance--may have been rated two stars or less before, etc.)
You don’t have to write reviews for the books you’ve re-read (unless you want to, or maybe you could if you’ve never wrote up a review for it before), but it would be nice to see progress if you’re participating!

I’ve included a linky list below--we’ll make a hop of this as well-- and you can put your name and blog link on the list if you’re taking part in the 2012 Re-Read Challenge. If so, please create a post and let us know what books you’ll be re-reading for 2012! Maybe in June or so, I’ll host giveaways and mini-challenges to match the Re-Read Challenge. Check regularly for updates! :)


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If you’d like to see the list of re-reads I’ll be making for the 2012 Re-Read Challenge, click here.


Happy New Year and happy reading!