March 10th, 2010
It feels like forever since I last blogged, but I am delighted to say “Ta da!” My new web site is finished and launched (woohoo!) and I’m back in BlogLand for more adventures. It’s about time, I say! 
First up is a lo-o-ong overdue bit of fun:
It’s March! And that means (despite the fact that it’s already March 10th – gah), it’s time to check in with your 10 in ‘10 Teen Chick Lit Challenge reads!
In February, I read The Season by Sarah MacLean. Holy wow, this book ROCKS! I’m not usually a historical reader, so I wasn’t expecting to be so completely swept away by the setting and the characters and the world of regency England. I absolutely loved Alex, the heroine, and her feisty buddies Ella and Vivi. Smart, funny characters all around and a hunk who is totally yum-worthy. Score!
Next up for me is finishing Broadway Lights (which I had to set aside for a moment because some Tenner ARC tour books arrived needing immediate attention) and then… hmm… it might be a case of eenie meenie miney moe to decide which fabulous book to read next!
And now the big question… what did you read in February for the 10 in ‘10 Teen Chick Lit Challenge? Comment below or link your blog post about it via Mister Linky.
And stay tuned next week for a special 10 in ‘10 feature on our March guest author Julia DeVillers and a chat with her on Tuesday, March 16th at 8pm EST! (A link to the chat will be posted here that afternoon – see you on Chatzy!)
February 3rd, 2010
Yay! It’s our very first 10 in ‘10 Teen Chick Lit Challenge check-in day!
The lovely Jessica has posted the first official check-in over on her Chick Lit Teens blog, and I’m super excited to see what everyone has been reading and what they thought of it. Remember to link your blog check-in post via Mr. Linky!
After seeing everyone’s fabulous lists for the challenge, my own challenge list grew quite a bit. So instead of reading 10 teen chick lit books, I think my list is nearing 30 now! To keep track of them, I’ve added a GoodReads widget in my sidebar listing them all.
In order to stay on track, I need to read 2-3 teen chick lit books from my list each month. Since I adore teen chick lit (which is why I write it, I suppose), this should be easy peasy.
For the month of January, I read 2 awesome books from my list.
The Naughty List
by Suzanne Young
Mac and cheese! This book is hilarious! Suz is one of those rare writers who can mix great characterization with hilarious dialogue. And her use of food as exclamations is so up my alley. 
Since this is Suz’s debut book, it also counts for my Debut Author Challenge via The Story Siren. Double the fun, I say!
Wings
by Aprilynne Pike
I know, I know… I’m about a million years behind on my reading and just now pulled this from my TBR shelves. I’ve been meaning to read it forever and boy, was it worth the wait! I don’t read a ton of paranormals because I’m not a huge fan of vamps and weres, but I love cool new takes on mythology. Aprilynne’s brilliant fae world is AWESOME. I’m firmly Team Tamani (and secretly hope David ends up with a certain someone in future books), but no matter which direction books 2-4 go, I am going to eat them up.
So that’s my first 10 in ‘10 Teen Chick Lit Challenge check-in. What are you reading for the challenge? (And if you haven’t signed up for the challenge, there’s still time! Get all the details here.)
Happy reading!
January 19th, 2010
To kick things off in the chat world of the 10 in ‘10 Teen Chick Lit Challenge, Jessica and I thought it would be nice to have a fun, get-to-know-ya chat to hear about what you’re reading for the challenge and which teen chick lit books you’re excited to read next.
So join us tonight, January 19th, at 8pm EST in our Chatzy chat room. We’ll be updating the post tonight with the link when it goes live, so be sure to check back then! (Or follow us on Twitter – @KayCassidy and @ChickLitTeens – because we’ll be posting the link there too!)
UPDATE: Here’s the link to our chat room!
http://www.chatzy.com/133119347426
December 30th, 2009
Do you love chick lit? That fun, snappy voice that begs to be read and enjoyed? Then join us for:
The 10 in ‘10 Teen Chick Lit Challenge!
Co-hosted by YA author Kay Cassidy (that’s me!) and teen book blogger Jessica (www.chicklitteens.com), the 10 in ‘10 Teen Chick Lit Challenge is your chance to read some fabulous teen chick lit books with other chick lit fans. The challenge runs from January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010. Here’s how to play:
1) Grab the official 10 in ‘10 Teen Chick Lit Challenge logo above and put it on your site with a link back to this page to let people know you’re playing.
2) Choose 10 teen chick lit books to read in 2010. Or select the ones you know you want to read and leave the rest of your list open to see what comes your way in 2010. (We’ll be talking about the great teen chick lit books we’ve read each month, so you may find some new ones that catch your eye!)
3) Click on the Mr. Linky button below to share your list if you’ve posted it on your blog. If you don’t have a blog, simply comment below with your choice of books and let us know you’re in like Flynn.
4) Each month, Jessica and Kay will alternate hosting the official check-in post where you can share the books you’ve read for the challenge. And be sure to let us know what you thought of them!
Oh, and did we mention PRIZES???
We know you’ve got a ton of books in your TBR pile. To make it even more fun to read the teen chick lit ones, we’ll be doing fun, impromptu giveaways throughout the year for participating challengers who check in with their progress!
And, of course, we need to have an awesome grand prize you can drool over, right? For challengers who read 10+ teen chick lit books during 2010 and let us know on our monthly check-in posts, we’ll be putting them in a drawing for a fabulous prize basket filled with great chick lit books, cool swag, and even some DVDs! Watch the monthly check-in posts for super secret peeks at the grand prize package.
And even more cool chick lit stuff…
We love all things chick lit, so we want this to be more than just a reading challenge. We want it to be a challenge where readers can come to talk about the chick lit books they’re reading and loving and get to know some terrific chick lit authors too. So…
In addition to the monthly check-ins, we’ll also be featuring exclusive chats throughout the year with some of your favorite chick lit authors! Stay tuned to the monthly check-ins for more details about how to get involved in the chats and to see who’s coming on board.
And now it’s your turn!
Are you ready to join the fun? Excellent! Then grab the logo, share your 10 in ‘10 Teen Chick Lit Challenge reading list via Mr. Linky below and gear up for a fabulous 2010!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do I know if a book is “chick lit”?
A: If you think it is, it is! There’s no standard definition for chick lit, and we definitely don’t want to be the chick lit police. So we’re leaving it up to each challenger to decide if a book qualifies for the challenge. If you’re looking for examples to guide you (there are oh so many!), books like Meg Cabot’s The Princess Diaries series, Jen Calonita’s Secrets of My Hollywood Life series, Ally Carter’s Gallagher Girls spy series, Kate Brian’s Private series, and Tera Lynn Childs’ Oh. My. Gods. series are all great examples of teen chick lit. Even slightly darker books like Alyson Noel’s Immortals series still have a brilliant teen chick lit voice. And these are only a few of the many great teen chick lit books out there!
Q: What if I don’t have a book blog?
A: No worries at all. Simply share your progress in the comments on the monthly check-in posts on Jessica and Kay’s blogs. Better yet, share your thoughts in places like Goodreads, Shelfari, Amazon, and BarnesandNoble.com too. Let your voice be heard!
Q: What’s the deal with the chats? Are these real-time chats or interviews on the blog?
A: Real-time chats. Our guest authors will be joining us on Chatzy at a scheduled time to chat about all things chick lit (including their books). It’s a fun, informal chat that will be open to all. We’ll be sharing the schedules in the monthly check-in posts, so keep your eye on them for more details coming soon.
Q: I LOVE teen chick lit. Can I read more than 10?
A: Absolutely! 10 is the minimum number of books needed to be eligible for the grand prize drawing, but you can read as many teen chick lit books as your heart desires and check in with them all. The more, the merrier!
Happy reading!
Kay and Jessica
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