Diversity on the Shelf 2015: Wrap Up Post and News

Again, I know this is seriously late but here is...Diversity on the Shelf 2015 Reading Challenge Wrap Up.  

  Please have a direct link to your wrap up post to the linky.  No links to blog home pages please.  If you don't have a blog, please link to your Goodreads, Amazon, Facebook, LibraryThing or other account where you are reviewing the books for this challenge.

Books that qualified for this challenge were by people of color or with a main character of color.  All shades and races of color were welcomed and encouraged here.  If you still need more clarification on what a person of color is Click Here.

Links here are for your wrap up post that you have read and reviewed for 2015 only.  Did you meet your original goal? Did you come close?  I read a lot of books but I didn't hit my goal because I didn't review them all.  I need to count and see how many books I still need to review.  

Add your wrap up post below.

 ~ Wrap Up Post Linky ~

In other news...

Diversity on the Shelf 2015: November & December Review Linky

I know this is seriously late but here is...Diversity on the Shelf 2015 Reading Challenge.  

  Please have a direct link to the book you are reviewing to the linky.  No links to blog home pages please.  If you don't have a blog, please link to your Goodreads, Amazon, Facebook, LibraryThing or other account where you are reviewing the books for this challenge.

Books that qualify for this challenge are by people of color or with a main character of color.  All shades and races of color are welcomed and encouraged here.  If you still need more clarification on what a person of color is Click Here.

Links here are for book you read an reviewed for November & December 2015 only.  There will be a wrap up post shortly.

 ~ November & December Review Linky ~

Wrap Up Post and new Diversity on the Shelf news coming soon.

Diversity on the Shelf 2015: October Review Link-Up and Giveaway

Welcome to the October review linky of Diversity on the Shelf 2015 Reading Challenge.  

Every month I will post a linky for you to add your reviews.  Please have a direct link to the book you are reviewing to the linky.  No links to blog home pages please.  If you don't have a blog, please link to your Goodreads, Amazon, Facebook, LibraryThing or other account where you are reviewing the books for this challenge.

Books that qualify for this challenge are by people of color or with a main character of color.  All shades and races of color are welcomed and encouraged here.  If you still need more clarification on what a person of color is Click Here.

If you haven't signed up for the challenge yet, don't fret you still have time.  Just sign up here! 

If you need a few suggestions on what to read for this challenge check out the list of links to blogs, book list and more. (Links here)

  September Stats
(as of 9/26)
  15 books read and reviewed

First book read, reviewed and linked up from Shan @Curled Up with A Good Book and Tea

 ~ October Review Linky ~

An InLinkz Link-up

Now for the giveaway part.

I hope this makes sense.
If you read, review and link up a D.O.T.S. approved book (book by a POC author or with a POC main character) you will get one (1) point.
If the book has a scary theme with a monster (ie. vampire, witches, werewolves, ghost, shapeshifter and all the things that go bump in the night) you get another one (1) point.
POC book = 1point
Scary POC book = 1 point
Total = 2 points

Read, Review and Link

At the end of the month come back here and leave your total number below along with your sign up number and your email address.
Winner will be the person with the highest number.
If there is a tie then Random.org will pick the winner.

So What is the Prize?
Any book you want up to $15.00USD
YOU PICK IT!

 Rules
1.  Must be a D.O.T.S. participant
2.  Must include your number of books linked up to this page.
3.  No links to homepages.
4.  Must leave your sign up number and email address below as well.
5.  Giveaway will close on November 6th, 2015 at 1:00am
6.  Winner announced on November 8th.

Good Luck!

Diversity on the Shelf 2015: September Review Link-Up

Welcome to the September review linky of Diversity on the Shelf 2015 Reading Challenge.  

Every month I will post a linky for you to add your reviews.  Please have a direct link to the book you are reviewing to the linky.  No links to blog home pages please.  If you don't have a blog, please link to your Goodreads, Amazon, Facebook, LibraryThing or other account where you are reviewing the books for this challenge.

Books that qualify for this challenge are by people of color or with a main character of color.  All shades and races of color are welcomed and encouraged here.  If you still need more clarification on what a person of color is Click Here.

If you haven't signed up for the challenge yet, don't fret you still have time.  Just sign up here! 

If you need a few suggestions on what to read for this challenge check out the list of links to blogs, book list and more. (Links here)

  August Stats
(as of 8/31)
26 books read and reviewed

First reviewed book by Shan @Curled Up with a Good Book and a Cup of Tea 

Diversity on the Shelf 2015: August Review Link-Up

Welcome to the August review linky of Diversity on the Shelf 2015 Reading Challenge.  

Every month I will post a linky for you to add your reviews.  Please have a direct link to the book you are reviewing to the linky.  No links to blog home pages please.  If you don't have a blog, please link to your Goodreads, Amazon, Facebook, LibraryThing or other account where you are reviewing the books for this challenge.

Books that qualify for this challenge are by people of color or with a main character of color.  All shades and races of color are welcomed and encouraged here.  If you still need more clarification on what a person of color is Click Here.

If you haven't signed up for the challenge yet, don't fret you still have time.  Just sign up here! 

If you need a few suggestions on what to read for this challenge check out the list of links to blogs, book list and more. (Links here)

 

 July Stats
(as of 7/31)
22 books read and reviewed
First Book Reviewed by Shan @Curled Up with a Good Book and a Cup of Tea

Diversity on the Shelf 2015: July Review Link-Up

Welcome to the July review linky of Diversity on the Shelf 2015 Reading Challenge.  

Every month I will post a linky for you to add your reviews.  Please have a direct link to the book you are reviewing to the linky.  No links to blog home pages please.  If you don't have a blog, please link to your Goodreads, Amazon, Facebook, LibraryThing or other account where you are reviewing the books for this challenge.

Books that qualify for this challenge are by people of color or with a main character of color.  All shades and races of color are welcomed and encouraged here.  If you still need more clarification on what a person of color is Click Here.

If you haven't signed up for the challenge yet, don't fret you still have time.  Just sign up here! 

If you need a few suggestions on what to read for this challenge check out the list of links to blogs, book list and more. (Links here)

  June Stats

(as of 7/3)

  15 books read and reviewed

First Book Reviewed by Me!  @My Little Pocketbooks

Diversity on the Shelf 2015: June Review Link-Up

Welcome to the June review linky of Diversity on the Shelf 2015 Reading Challenge.  

Every month I will post a linky for you to add your reviews.  Please have a direct link to the book you are reviewing to the linky.  No links to blog home pages please.  If you don't have a blog, please link to your Goodreads, Amazon, Facebook, LibraryThing or other account where you are reviewing the books for this challenge.

Books that qualify for this challenge are by people of color or with a main character of color.  All shades and races of color are welcomed and encouraged here.  If you still need more clarification on what a person of color is Click Here.

If you haven't signed up for the challenge yet, don't fret you still have time.  Just sign up here! 

If you need a few suggestions on what to read for this challenge check out the list of links to blogs, book list and more. (Links here)

May Stats

(as of 5/31)

  52 participates

  31 books read and reviewed

First Book Reviewed by Bratney's Books and More

Diversity on the Shelf 2015: May Review Link-Up

Welcome to the May review linky of Diversity on the Shelf 2015 Reading Challenge.  

Every month I will post a linky for you to add your reviews.  Please have a direct link to the book you are reviewing to the linky.  No links to blog home pages please.  If you don't have a blog, please link to your Goodreads, Amazon, Facebook, LibraryThing or other account where you are reviewing the books for this challenge.

Books that qualify for this challenge are by people of color or with a main character of color.  All shades and races of color are welcomed and encouraged here.  If you still need more clarification on what a person of color is Click Here.

If you haven't signed up for the challenge yet, don't fret you still have time.  Just sign up here! 

If you need a few suggestions on what to read for this challenge check out the list of links to blogs, book list and more. (Links here)

  April Stats

(as of 5/4)

  52 participates

  49 books read and reviewed

First Book Reviewed from Based On A True Story

Diversity on the Shelf 2015: April Review Link-Up & Giveaway

Welcome to the April review linky of Diversity on the Shelf 2015 Reading Challenge.  

Every month I will post a linky for you to add your reviews.  Please have a direct link to the book you are reviewing to the linky.  No links to blog home pages please.  If you don't have a blog, please link to your Goodreads, Amazon, Facebook, LibraryThing or other account where you are reviewing the books for this challenge.

Books that qualify for this challenge are by people of color or with a main character of color.  All shades and races of color are welcomed and encouraged here.  If you still need more clarification on what a person of color is Click Here.

If you haven't signed up for the challenge yet, don't fret you still have time.  Just sign up here! 

If you need a few suggestions on what to read for this challenge check out the list of links to blogs, book list and more. (Links here)

  March Stats

(as of 3/31)

  52 participates

  46 books read and reviewed

Diversity on the Shelf 2015: March Review Link-Up

Welcome to the March review linky of Diversity on the Shelf 2015 Reading Challenge.  

Every month I will post a linky for you to add your reviews.  Please have a direct link to the book you are reviewing to the linky.  No links to blog home pages please.  If you don't have a blog, please link to your Goodreads, Amazon, Facebook, LibraryThing or other account where you are reviewing the books for this challenge.

Books that qualify for this challenge are by people of color or with a main character of color.  All shades and races of color are welcomed and encouraged here.  If you still need more clarification on what a person of color is Click Here.

If you haven't signed up for the challenge yet, don't fret you still have time.  Just sign up here! 

If you need a few suggestions on what to read for this challenge check out the list of links to blogs, book list and more. (Links here)

  February Stats

(as of 2/27)

  50 participates

  43 books read and reviewed

Diversity on the Shelf 2015: February Review Link-Up

Welcome to the February month of Diversity on the Shelf 2015 Reading Challenge.  

Every month I will post a linky for you to add your reviews.  Please have a direct link to the book you are reviewing to the linky.  No links to blog home pages please.  If you don't have a blog, please link to your Goodreads, Amazon, Facebook, LibraryThing or other account where you are reviewing the books for this challenge.

Books that qualify for this challenge are by people of color or with a main character of color.  All shades and races of color are welcomed and encouraged here.  If you still need more clarification on what a person of color is Click Here.

If you haven't signed up for the challenge yet, don't fret you still have time.  Just sign up here! 

If you need a few suggestions on what to read for this challenge check out the list of links to blogs, book list and more. (Links here)

January Stats

(as of 1/31)

49 participates

55 books read and reviewed

First Book Reviewed by Based on a True Story

 

Diversity on the Shelf 2015: January Review Link-Up & Giveaway

Welcome to the first month of Diversity on the Shelf 2015 Reading Challenge.  

Every month I will post a linky for you to add your reviews.  Please have a direct link to the book you are reviewing to the linky.  No links to blog home pages please.  If you don't have a blog, please link to your Goodreads, Amazon, Facebook, LibraryThing or other account where you are reviewing the books for this challenge.

Books that qualify for this challenge are by people of color or with a main character of color.  All shades and races of color are welcomed and encouraged here.  If you still need more clarification on what a person of color is Click Here.

If you haven't signed up for the challenge yet, don't fret you still have time.  Just sign up here! 

If you need a few suggestions on what to read for this challenge check out the list of links to blogs, book list and more. (Links here)

~ January Giveaway ~

Diversity on the Shelf 2014: December Review Link Up

Inspired by POC Reading Challenge

The first day in December and the last month of review link ups.  This last linky you can add any review you did not link up for this reading challenge.  Let's say you forgot to link up a review in May well then this your second chance.  This will be important later because review linkys will equal giveaway entries.  Yes there is a BIG giveaway coming up soon for all of those who participated in the D.O.T.S. reading challenge this year.
The information for reviews:
Every month I post a linky for you to add your reviews towards this challenge. Please have a direct link to the book you are reviewing to the linky. No links to blog home pages please. If you don't have a blog, please link to your Goodreads, Amazon, Facebook, LibraryThing or other account where you are reviewing the books for this challenge.
Books that qualify for this challenge are by people of color or with a main character of color. All shades and races of color are welcomed and encouraged here.
If you still need more clarification on what a person of color is Click Here.
If you haven't signed up for the challenge yet, don't fret you you will be able to participate next year.  Hint!  Hint!
If you need a few suggestions on what to read for this challenge check out the list of links to blogs, book list and more. Links here or the side bar menu.
Stay Tune for more D.O.T.S. news

Diversity on the Shelf 2014: November Review Link-Up

Inspired by POC Reading Challenge

The first day in November and the first rain in LA in months and months.  Time for pumpkin spiced coffee, treats and carbs.  YEAH!!
Welcome back to Diversity on the Shelf 2014 Reading Challenge and the November review link up.
Every month I post a linky for you to add your reviews towards this challenge. Please have a direct link to the book you are reviewing to the linky. No links to blog home pages please. If you don't have a blog, please link to your Goodreads, Amazon, Facebook, LibraryThing or other account where you are reviewing the books for this challenge.
Books that qualify for this challenge are by people of color or with a main character of color. All shades and races of color are welcomed and encouraged here.
If you still need more clarification on what a person of color is Click Here.
If you haven't signed up for the challenge yet, don't fret you still have time. Just sign up here!
If you need a few suggestions on what to read for this challenge check out the list of links to blogs, book list and more. Links here or the side bar menu.

~ Last Month Stats ~

as of today 31 books reviewed. 

First review from Akilah +Goodreads 

Diversity on the Shelf 2014: September Review Link-Up

Inspired by POC Reading Challenge

Back to School Time! For some a great time of the year but for some the end of fun time.
Welcome back to Diversity on the Shelf 2014 Reading Challenge. This is the September review link up.
Every month I post a linky for you to add your reviews towards this challenge. Please have a direct link to the book you are reviewing to the linky. No links to blog home pages please. If you don't have a blog, please link to your Goodreads, Amazon, Facebook, LibraryThing or other account where you are reviewing the books for this challenge.
Books that qualify for this challenge are by people of color or with a main character of color. All shades and races of color are welcomed and encouraged here.
If you still need more clarification on what a person of color is Click Here.
If you haven't signed up for the challenge yet, don't fret you still have time. Just sign up here!
If you need a few suggestions on what to read for this challenge check out the list of links to blogs, book list and more. Links here or the side bar menu.

~ Last Month Stats ~

as of today 20 books reviewed.
First Review from Alison from An Uncalibrated Centrifuge
(The first book on the linky was not linked to a review.)

Diversity on the Shelf 2014: May Review Link-Up

 

Inspired by POC Reading Challenge

Holly cow!  It's May!  When did that happen?!  LOL!

Welcome back to Diversity on the Shelf 2014 Reading Challenge.  This is the May review link up.

Every month I post a linky for you to add your reviews.  Please have a direct link to the book you are reviewing to the linky.  No links to blog home pages please.  If you don't have a blog, please link to your Goodreads, Amazon, Facebook, LibraryThing or other account where you are reviewing the books for this challenge.

Books that qualify for this challenge are by people of color or with a main character of color.  All shades and races of color are welcomed and encouraged here.  

If you still need more clarification on what a person of color is Click Here.

If you haven't signed up for the challenge yet, don't fret you still have time.  Just sign up here! 

If you need a few suggestions on what to read for this challenge check out the list of links to blogs, book list and more. Links here or the side bar menu.

~ Last Month Stats ~

as of today 28 books and 12 books of poems reviewed 
(The April linky will be open for 5 more days. Only add April reviews please)

Diversity on the Shelf 2014: January Review Link-Up

Inspired by POC Reading Challenge

Welcome to the first month of Diversity on the Shelf 2014 Reading Challenge.  

Every month I will post a linky for you to add your reviews.  Please have a direct link to the book you are reviewing to the linky.  No links to blog home pages please.  If you don't have a blog, please link to your Goodreads, Amazon, Facebook, LibraryThing or other account where you are reviewing the books for this challenge.

Books that qualify for this challenge are by people of color or with a main character of color.  All shades and races of color are welcomed and encouraged here.  If you still need more clarification on what a person of color is Click Here.

If you haven't signed up for the challenge yet, don't fret you still have time.  Just sign up here!