2017 Reading Challenge

[christineszy] · Post by **[christineszy]** » 09 Jan 2017, 09:59

Anchovy cat wrote:Hmmm, I actually listen to more books than I actually read. Do those count? I think I could set a reading count of 50 plus at least another 15 on audio. Anyone else listen to books?

I listen to audio books more than I read, so my goal is to stop that! I have enough time now to really enjoy books (not just pass the time commuting) so my goal is to read one book per month that I really enjoy. So I will probably read a lot more per month, but it should give me a great "top 12" list at the end of the year!

arcadia-jones · Post by **arcadia-jones** » 09 Jan 2017, 13:13

Life has gotten in the way of my reading the past couple of years, so my goal is to get back into gear when it comes to finishing series that I start. So not a numerical goal, but still an important one for me.

Katelyn Scott · Post by **Katelyn Scott** » 09 Jan 2017, 13:29

I'd like to read a book--new or off of my shelf--once a week.

BookGirlNY · Post by **BookGirlNY** » 09 Jan 2017, 13:54

I plan on reading 100 books. I completed 75 last year so I am aiming high.

BookLovr85 · Post by **BookLovr85** » 09 Jan 2017, 14:17

Hello. I'm starting low and only shooting for 25 since I have two toddlers to take care of but so far I'm already done with two books.

tokyo_eatsbooks · Post by **tokyo_eatsbooks** » 09 Jan 2017, 14:26

According to my New Year's Resolutions, I need to read at least twelve books this year, that means one per month. It's a reachable goal, isn't it?

gregs317 · Post by **gregs317** » 09 Jan 2017, 14:45

I really like the idea of one book per month, so that I don't have to feel rushed. If I happen to finish a book faster than planned, and do 2 books in a month, then that's a bonus!

The purpose of any reading challenge shouldn't be to simply increase the volume of books read, but to find pleasure in discovering new books by different authors. It's also good to try reading genres than we typically would read.

tokyo_eatsbooks · Post by **tokyo_eatsbooks** » 09 Jan 2017, 15:16

gregs317 wrote:I really like the idea of one book per month, so that I don't have to feel rushed. If I happen to finish a book faster than planned, and do 2 books in a month, then that's a bonus!

The purpose of any reading challenge shouldn't be to simply increase the volume of books read, but to find pleasure in discovering new books by different authors. It's also good to try reading genres than we typically would read.

I totally agree. I like to choose very demanding topics, so it takes a while to think about what I have just read.
Good luck!

creativemistif1987 · Post by **creativemistif1987** » 09 Jan 2017, 15:22

set myself 100 books to read .... am i mad?

-- 09 Jan 2017, 15:23 --

tokyo_eatsbooks wrote:According to my New Year's Resolutions, I need to read at least twelve books this year, that means one per month. It's a reachable goal, isn't it?

i can read a good book in a few hours so sometimes over a week i can read 3/4

Idio · Post by **Idio** » 09 Jan 2017, 18:34

I have a hard time with this because honestly, I have so many hobbies I don't read for the sake of reading, I read because a book seems interesting! I would like to get up to 50 books though!

creativemistif1987 · Post by **creativemistif1987** » 09 Jan 2017, 18:37

I love reading and there are so many books I want to read. And it's my only hobby apart from blogging.. But I blog reviews of what I read and watch so it's all kinda part of the same thing

Rae · Post by **Rae** » 09 Jan 2017, 18:45

I am new to this site. And after reading several of the other posts, I believe I agree with Kattee. I am going to low-ball my number to 24. I, too, am a reader who doesn't want to miss one word.

Mazviewer1624 · Post by **Mazviewer1624** » 09 Jan 2017, 21:34

I will aim for two books per month--a total of 24 for 2017.
Mazviewer

Suvarna · Post by **Suvarna** » 09 Jan 2017, 23:36

Hello..
There are so many books I want to read!! Since last year I was able to easily complete my target of 75 books, I would like to read 80 books this year.. Have already completed 2 books so far..
Happy Reading.