July Book Blowout

July Book Blowout

Thanks to everyone who took part in the inaugural July Book Blowout - it’s been a lot of fun!

There are still a few hours to go until midnight but I thought I’d stop by and post the instructions you’ll need to follow to confirm that you have completed the challenge.

Step 1: Take the survey

Ok first up - I’ve created a small survey to get an overview of everyone’s activity during the Blowout - follow this link to complete it (don’t worry no one but me can see your details). You have until August 15th to complete it at which point I’ll share the highlights here at Blue Archipelago.

Step 2: Add your name to Mr Linky

Add your name to the list so that I know you have completed the challenge. Adding your name to the list will be your entry into the draw for the $20 (£10) Amazon voucher. Now I can’t remember if I specifically said you had to meet your target to be eligible - so all participants will be eligible for the draw - as long as your name appears on the original Mr Linky as well as this one and you have completed step 1 or 3. Once again you need to add your name to the list by August 15th (I know I originally said the 7th but I’m worried about it being vacation season so I thought I’d extend the deadline).

Step 3: Wrap it up

Since you’ve worked so hard this month why not write a wrap up post (either on your own site or here in the comments).

Here’s some questions to help you out - though you’re free to write whatever you wish!

1. Did you discover a new author?

2. Where was the most unusual place you found yourself reading?

3. Did you read more than usual?

4. Did you give up anything in order to read more?

5. If you won the Amazon voucher what would you spend it on?

6. Would you like to see a 2009 Book Blowout?

Once again thanks for joining in - and be sure to stop back on August 16th for the final wrap up post and the winner announcement!

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25 Responses to “The July Book Blowout comes to a close”

  1. Mrs S on July 31st, 2008 2:45 pm

    Posted on behalf of Lindy

    July
    1 143 Heinrichs, Ann Georgia
    2 144 Iles, Greg Footprints, of God, The
    3 145 St. George, Judith Betsy Ross
    4 146 Harness, Cheryl The Remarkable Thomas Jeffereson
    5 147 Deveraux, Jude The Conquest
    6 148 Fleming, Julia Spencer- I shall not want
    7 149 Twain, Mark The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
    8 150 Shannon, Dell Appearances of Death
    9 151 Gerritsen, Tess The Surgeon
    10 152 Harness, Cheryl The Remarkable Benjamin Franklin
    11 153 Scottoline, Lisa Moment of Truth
    12 154 Brennan, allison Speak No Evil
    13 155 Miller, Linda Lael Knights
    14 156 Anderson, Dan Rose Red and the Bear Prince
    15 157 Shreve, Anita Light on Snow
    16 158 Fleming, Julia Spencer- To Darkness and to Death
    17 159 Hastings, selina Sir Gawain and the Loathly Lady
    18 160 Galdone, Paqul King of the Cats
    18 161 Stone, Jonathan The Cold Truth
    19 162 Twain, Markk A Murder, a Mystery and A Marriage
    21 163 Barclay, Linwood Stone Rain
    22 164 Montenari, Richard The Skin Gods
    23 165 Hodges, Margaret Merlin and the Making of the King
    24 166 Lucas, Eileen Vincent Van Gogh
    25 167 Souter, Gerry, Janice John Quincy Adams
    26 168 Browne, Sylvia End of Days
    27 169 Patterson, James Sail
    28 170 Clark, Mary Jane Dancing inthe Dark
    29 171 Donaldson, D. J. New Orleans Requim
    30 172 Hodges, Margaret The Kitchen Knight
    31 173 Isleib, Roberta Deadly Advice

  2. Marcia on July 31st, 2008 8:18 pm

    I’m trying out a new wordpress blog ~ going by the same new name as my blogspot blog, The Printed Page. I’ve posted my last 2 July Book Blowout posts there. Please stop by and check it out. Hopefully links will work but with my luck mostly not.

    Here’s my wrap it up link: http://printedpage.wordpress.com/2008/07/31/july-book-blowout-wrap-it-up

    Marcias last blog post..July Book Blowout Wrap It Up

  3. jaime on July 31st, 2008 8:44 pm

    Here is my wrap-up post!

    http://www.bookconfessions.com/?p=609

    Thanks for hosting, Mrs. S!

  4. Kristen (bookclubclassics) on August 1st, 2008 12:39 am

    I wrote my post earlier today, but wish I had read your questions first — they were good!! My post is a little boring…
    http://www.bookclubclassics.com/Blog/2008/07/31/book-blow-up-wrap-up/

    Thank you for hosting this! It was fun! :)

  5. Lisa on August 1st, 2008 3:03 am
  6. M on August 1st, 2008 5:28 am

    Thanks for hosting this challenge, Mrs. S! I enjoyed it. :)

    Here is my wrap-up post: http://bookloversdiary.livejournal.com/23488.html

    Ms last blog post..Sunday Salon: Week 6

  7. Twiga on August 1st, 2008 12:32 pm

    How fun! My wrap-up is up!

  8. JLS Hall on August 1st, 2008 1:39 pm

    Thanks for hosting this - it was so much fun!

    JLS Halls last blog post..July Book Blowout: The Wrap-Up

  9. Angela on August 1st, 2008 3:31 pm

    My wrap up post will be appearing soon!

    Angelas last blog post..Book Challenge Updates

  10. raidergirl3 on August 1st, 2008 3:39 pm

    Here’s my wrap up post: http://raidergirl3-anadventureinreading.blogspot.com/2008/08/challenge-july-book-blowout.html

    Thanks for hosting, I liked the mini challenges along the way

    raidergirl3s last blog post..Welcome

  11. janicu on August 1st, 2008 4:14 pm

    I made my goal! I’m pretty proud about it. It’s been a busy month!

    janicus last blog post..On Vox: July Book Blowout Challenge results

  12. Jan (in Edmonds) on August 1st, 2008 8:24 pm

    I finished although I only did 3 1/2 points worth. Go to my site to see the results and reviews of the books I read. Thanks Clare for hosting this fun challenge.

    Jan (in Edmonds)s last blog post..

  13. The Book Muncher on August 1st, 2008 9:23 pm
  14. Jen Forbus on August 2nd, 2008 12:12 am

    You can find my wrap-up at my blog: http://jensbookthoughts.blogspot.com

    Thanks for the fun! It was a great challenge!! :)

  15. Marg on August 2nd, 2008 3:03 am

    Thanks for hosting this challenge!

    My wrap up post is here

    Margs last blog post..July Book Blowout wrap up

  16. Jessi on August 2nd, 2008 4:54 am

    This was great fun! Thanks for hosting, Mrs. S! :)
    Jessis last blog post..July Book Blowout Challenge Wrap Up

  17. Heather on August 3rd, 2008 7:03 am

    Thanks for the challenge…here’s the link to my wrap up…http://heathersfavebooks.blogspot.com

    Heathers last blog post..Kiss of Crimson

  18. Leya on August 4th, 2008 8:02 pm

    Mrs S, thanks for hosting the challenge! It was lot’s of fun. :D
    Leyas last blog post..July Book Blowout - wrap up

  19. Cindy W on August 4th, 2008 8:14 pm

    I am back from vacation!!! I have posted my July Wrap up on my blog. Thanks for hosting the Challenge.

    I am having a book give away on September 2nd from a known author, so check out my site… Details to follow real soon.

    I am also having an August Mini-Challenge if you need ANOTHER challenge (Book Give away)

    Cindy Ws last blog post..July Book Blowout Wrap Up

  20. Ruth on August 4th, 2008 8:29 pm
  21. Linda - Nickers and Ink on August 4th, 2008 9:15 pm

    I would SO love to participate . . . . if you do this again. Please alert me! (I would even be willing to post links on my blogs.) Thanks.

    Blessings,
    Linda

    MEME EXPRESS – daily blog prompts

  22. Love on August 15th, 2008 12:26 pm

    My internet doesn’t work at the moment, so I’m having to write my wrap-up post from work, where I have very, very limited time. I’ve answered the survey and the wrap up questions now, but I’ll not have a chance to post my list until tomorrow morning, which I know is after the deadline, but I was hoping you might allow that anyway, seeing as I don’t really have the opportunity to do it sooner.

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