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Read More Books in 2020 with the Goodreads Reading Challenge!
But don't worry, there's a better way! Why not start 2020 by vowing to make more time for something you truly love? That's right. Spend more time reading! And to help you, we encourage you to join the 2020 Goodreads Reading Challenge.
It's simple: Set a goal of how many books you want to read this year, and we'll help you keep track of your progress. How many books will you be pledging?
After several years of offering the Reading Challenge, we've learned what helps people enjoy their year of reading. Here's some of our best advice.
- Push yourself, but be realistic. Avoid the dreaded reading slump by committing to an achievable goal. You can always increase the number of books later.
- Use the calendar as a guideline: 12 books (one per month), 24 books (two per month), or even 52 books (one per week).
- Get scientific: Check out this expert advice on how to develop a reading habit.
- Remember, this is fun! This challenge is all about what you want to read. But don't take our word for it: See what several of our very bookish Goodreads members have to say.
- Rereading counts! So by all means, go ahead and dive into those old favorites.
- Listen to audiobooks. This is a great way to read more and multitask.
- Put books on hold at your local library so it's easier to start your next book.
- Use your Want to Read shelf to help keep track of what you'd like to read next.
- If you’re an Amazon Prime member, did you know there are multiple ways you can read free books as part of your membership? Check out First Reads to get one free, pre-release Kindle book a month (available in the U.S., U.K., and Australia). And you can also read more free books with Prime Reading (available in the U.S., Canada, Brazil, the U.K., Germany, Spain, France, Italy, India, Japan, China, and Australia).
- Peruse our News and Interviews page for bookish articles and roundups, chats with favorite authors, and much more.
- Check out the winners and nominees from the 2019 Goodreads Choice Awards for hundreds of new books Goodreads members love.
- Browse thousands of reading lists on Listopia.
- Get started with a seasonal read with these reader-approved wintertime books.
- Reading = Self-Care! Studies have shown that a reading habit can prolong your life, make you a better leader, and improve your mental health all while being entertained by a good story.
So...what are you waiting for? Get started now!
And let us know how many books you will be pledging this year! Tell us in the comments.
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Currently reading Temple Secrets by Susan Gabriel. First time reading anything by this author.
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I'm going to read the books I have this year...and I have a lot. :)
I'm retired. It makes a difference! My 2019 goal was 125 books and I read 134. I'm retired. I was a reading teacher...it makes a difference. So, for all you retired teachers out there, set a goal!
First time doing the challenge! I choose 24, 2 per month!
Started with 36 4 years ago and this past year goal was 52 and I read 54. This year's goal is 56.I find this challenge to be entertaining and encouraging. I like that I can look back to previous years and see what I read as well as how many. Good program!
New to this so I think twelve is realistic. I already have many books that I have not yet read but would like to be more diverse in my genres this year.
My goal is 12. Unless I master speedreading, then my goal is 24 :-)
I’m setting my first goal and it’s 50. I have already read one this year so I am on my way.
My goal is 60 books this year, and I am hoping to put a good dent into my "Want to Read" list!
Barb wrote: "my count is already off for 2020, I have only read 2 books, how is this happening and can we correct it"go to the help section and ask for a reset of your read shelf. But you can easily check the books you have read and see if you have added a "read date" or accidentally added a second "read date" which would mean either the book didn't get into your stats or got in there twice. Have a look. I had one too many on my shelf last year and when they checked one of the last few books had got in there with two read dates and thus got counted twice.
130 books this year- CRAZY! Here's to all the readers who are taking the challenge, good luck.
Lori wrote: "130 books this year- CRAZY! Here's to all the readers who are taking the challenge, good luck."130 That's a pretty decent goal. I'm only doing 100. I figure that's about 2 a week. Good luck and happy reading.
25 for me, realistically, but really hope for more! (Do have to work a bit too!)
For now, my reading goal is 150 but I'm sure I'll change it around March-April when I think I'm going to suppress it. Last year I ended up reading 380 (I secretly aim for 440 in 2020, but no pressure).
My 2019 goal was 40 and I ended up at 47! This year I'm going for 50 but also am going to try some new genres that I don't normally read
First time taking challenge. Goal for 2020 is 100 - retired, unattached and can do with my time whatever I want. Currently reading "The Lincoln Myth" by Steve Berry it's not brilliant but have started and won't give up. Going to try some genres that normally stay away from - sci/fi, fantasy. Happy reading everyone.
I set a goal.of 25 last year for the first time but had a hard time getting the books I read to show up. I bypassed that goal & will set my goal for 40 this year & have finished 1 so far. The problem I have is getting the books I read from my Nook to show up. I read on both my Nook & Kindle. Any suggestions to get my books listed on Goodreads would be great.
How do you guys read 50 books in a year?? Every year I put 12 books and every year I fall short. This year I will make it!
I will start with a goal of 24 books this year and see how it works out!
I don't really read but want to start to. So I'm going to try one a month to start out. Who knows I may be end up reading more!
spiderboox wrote: "Last year my goal was 12 (I just wanted to get through one a month) and managed 18. So this year my goal is 24 :)"We are same, almost.
My goal was 10 books and I had already read 5 books before Nov, so I read 5 books in the last two month, though some books were way too long and took more than 2 books and sometime after finishing a book I had a tough time deciding on next whether it should be a short one or long. SO this year I'm starting with 20 books and I'm planning ot increase it as time goes on.
Joann wrote: "How do I get to my current reading page?"If you go to "home" at top of page, it should tell you on the left hand side of screen what you are currently reading. Also, you can go to "my books" at top of screen and you should be able to hit "currently reading" from that page. Hope this helps.
Janet Cook wrote: "I don't really read but want to start to. So I'm going to try one a month to start out. Who knows I may be end up reading more!"GOOD LUCK!!! :)
HOPE YOU ENJOY READING DURING THIS YEAR'S CHALLENGE!!!
Raifana wrote: "How do you guys read 50 books in a year?? Every year I put 12 books and every year I fall short. This year I will make it!"GO FOR IT!!! GOOD LUCK!!! :D
Grissele wrote: "I put my goal for 100 so excited"I HAVE A GOAL OF 100 BOOKS MYSELF...!!! :D
2019 finished either my 3rd or 4th year to the Goodreads Reading Challenge, my sister introduced me. She lives in Colorado and I live in Michigan. While we do not read the same type of books I like seeing what she has read and what she liked or didn't like. We both read 101 books. Exceeded our estimate too.
Last year i read 70, i knw im an addict i love reading i cant help it . This year target is 100 . So let the book reading begin.
Last year committed to 52 books. Bombed that.So this year cutting back to 12.
We'll see how it goes.
Have 1 done already, so ahead of the game.
Last year my goal was 52 and I read 53. I'm not aiming for a number goal this year. Instead, I want to focus on reading one new release a month (because I tend to buy whatever kindle book is on the 99p offer, and some of them are SO OLD)
Jennifer wrote: "Last year my goal was 8. I had my 3rd baby in May so knew finding time to read would be challenging. I started my first book in hospital after having my baby and it took me 2 months to finish. My l..."Shar wrote: "I have set mine at 50, which is the norm for me but when I get about half way through the year if I am well ahead I usually end up increasing it by a few, usually around 5-8.
Good luck everybody ..."
Good Luck and maybe you will reach a goal of Baby #4 keep reading!!! I think 8 is pretty amazing with 3 little ones :)
Laurie wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Last year my goal was 8. I had my 3rd baby in May so knew finding time to read would be challenging. I started my first book in hospital after having my baby and it took me 2 month..."Who says children’s books aren’t reading. Each time you read a book to your children post it. Those reviews are just as valid as 400 page thrillers, romance, history, young adult, etc.
might I suggest a children’s book I discovered which is my go to baby shower gift: “Wordy Birdy” by Tammi Sauer. There is also a second book called “ Wordy Birdy Meets Mr. Cougarpants.
Happy Reading!
I tend to read so many books at once, it's hard to finish. But I finally finished one! Check out my review of The Angel Experiment: A 21-Day Magical Adventure to Heal Your Life: https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog...
I put it at 100, same with my older brother, and right now i'm up at over a 110, and still counting. It's going good. I've read over 31,000 pages.
