2011 Fantasy Reading Challenge

I tend to already lean towards Fantasy as a genre, so I thought this would be a perfect challenge for me to join.  Here's the introduction and guidelines from Darlyn and Books:

I love reading fantasy and this is actually a big opportunity for me to make myself read all fantasy books I've collected from buying and won from some giveaways.The Fantasy Reading Challenge was actually hosted at Royal Reviews and then at Queen of Happy Endings. When Alaine offered up bloggers for a new host blog for 2011, I'm so happy to volunteer.

A) The challenge is open to everyone. If you don't have a blog, it's okay, just leave your information in the comment.

B) There are four levels:

1. Curious – Read 3 Fantasy Fiction novels.

2. Fascinated – Read 6 Fantasy Fiction novels.

3. Addicted – Read 12 Fantasy Fiction novels.

4. Obsessed – Read 20 Fantasy Fiction novels.

C) You don't have to list the books right away. It's your choice and you can always change whenever you feel want to.

D) The challenge runs from January 1 through December 31, 2011.

E) You can join anytime between now and December 31, 2011.

F) Starting on January 1st trough December 31st, 2011, you can start posting your review on my 2011 Fantasy Reading Challenge Reviews Page. But of course it must be read on 2011 only and I don't mind if you re-read.

G) If you successfully finish the challenge, according to your selected levels, write a wrap up challenge post and leave the link at the 2011 Fantasy Reading Challenge wrap up at my page. Noted: only if you finish the challenge. It will run through until December 31st, 2011.

H) And the fun part is that, on January 1st, 2012; 2 reviews from 2011 Fantasy Reading Challenge Reviews Page and 1 lucky person from the wrap up challenge post will be randomly selected to win $10 to pick a Fantasy Fiction of their choice from the Book Depository. But the trick is, the choice of the book will come from any books from the books reviewed by other participants. So, you must always link your review and wrap up post at the page to be selected.

I) If you're a blogger, you must write up a sign-up post that includes the URL to this post so that others can join in (not your blog address). Feel free to use the button above. When you sign up in the Linky, put the direct link to your 2011 Fantasy Reading Challenge post. Please put your name/nickname and blog on the subject e.g. Darlyn@Darlyn and Books.

Thanks and good luck!

My choices for the Fantasy Reading Challenge (with any cross listings):

1. The Dark Divine - Bree Despain (YA)
2. Beautiful Creatures - Kami Garcia (A to Z: G)
3. Evermore - Alyson Noel (TwentyEleven: It Wasn't Me)
4. Inkheart - Cornelia Funke (YA; A to Z: F)
5. The Prestige - Christopher Priest (Pages to Screen)
6. Archenemy - Frank Beddor (YA: TwentyEleven: Mind the Gap)

Look forward to some great reads and reviews.  Stay tuned!