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Denise wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Plans?? What are those??Truly, I never plan out once I create the 12+4. I really just fly by the seat of my pants and read whatever calls to me.
I need to finish my 12+4, and wi..."
Good luck with your challenges for the rest of the year, Denise.
I have to check through this site in more detail but I fear it will just give me more ideas for books. I HAVE NO MORE ROOM!https://reactormag.com/the-most-iconi...
Alondra wrote: "Plans?? What are those??Truly, I never plan out once I create the 12+4. I really just fly by the seat of my pants and read whatever calls to me.
I need to finish my 12+4, and will do so; but I ..."
So many excellent graphic novels to read... My shelf is starting to bow under the weight of my graphics...
Pam wrote: "My plans for the rest of the year:1) I have 1 prompt (author from Canada, NZ, or Australia) left for a 52 book challenge in a different GR group. I’m struggling with what to read even though I ha..."
I have that problem too, the planning vs reading problem that is. I read Fifth Business in university in a Canadian Lit course. It was quite different from my normal reading back then. The whole trilogy was pretty good, with as usual, the 2nd book being the weakest. (As I recall anyway. That was back in the 70's... LOL)
Vikki wrote: "At some point in November I will start trying to make progress in my rather large pile of Christmas books. I just can't start them before Halloween. Most are chick lit so by the time I get to the e..."I probably shouldn't have started a 2nd 12 + challenge until I'd finished my first. I still hope to finish them both though. I may have a couple next year...
Laurel wrote: "Decisions, decisions, decisions....
1. Book club books:
Nov for Perspectives: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Nov for Daytimers: [book:Remarkably Bright Creatures|587..."
Wow... It left me breathless just reading it.
Amanda wrote: "The Pickwick PapersThis is a wonderful book filled with all sorts of adventures that the Pickwick Club is involved in."
I remember enjoying it in high school. Glad you enjoyed too.
As we get closer to November, I've begun to look at what I'm reading and how I plan to finish off my challenges before the end of 2024. I was wondering what the rest of you are going to do. Or have you even thought about it? Do you usually plan our the final months of the year?This is what I've been thinking:
1. First, keep working on my 2025 challenges. I do have one planned for sure.
2. I've got 10 books on the go at the moment. Of course, I plan to finish those by the end of the year. Some will be easier than others.
3. I plan to adjust my last two monthly focus challenges from specific authors to more generic challenges - November will be graphic novels (I've got so many) and December will, I think, be young adult / children's books
4. I plan to finish my 12 +4 challenge (Ursula K. Le Guin books) and my 12 +0 challenge - Science Fiction novels.
So that's what I'm thinking for myself. I'd be interested in your plans.
My review of Steeple Volume 3: That's the Spirit by John Allison 3.0 starshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
For November, my focus will be graphic novels, along with my other challenges, as I've quite a few on my shelves. I'll start with something short and action filled, The Extinction Parade: War by Max Brooks
My review of Through the Woods by Emily Carroll 3.5 starshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Next is the 3rd book in the Steeple graphic novel series; Steeple Volume 3: That's the Spirit by John Allison
Jennifer wrote: "Heh, I like your characterization of that book, Bill! "accompanied by uncomfortable chuckles...""Thanks, Jennifer. 👻
My review of The House at the End of Lacelean Street by Catherine McCarthy 4.0 starshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Next is a graphic novel by Emily Carroll, Through the Woods
Patricia wrote: "Bill wrote: "Patricia wrote: "Michelle wrote: "I love your list of book 3's. I wish all my series reads were so nicely synced. Looks like you are doing great and will finish soon. Keep reading!"T..."
Same here, Patricia
Alissa wrote: "Alondra wrote: "I may do Sci-Fi catch up for 2025??? NO, I AM NOT MAKING MY LIST!! 😒😒."::Me, Lea and Bill sitting back, smiling:::"
What Alissa said... 😎😁👍
Alissa wrote: "Starting my 12th book, 
"I hope you enjoy, Alissa. He seems an interesting author. I'm enjoying In the Lives of Puppets so far. I may have to check out some of his other stories.
My review of Old Man's War by John Scalzi (Old Man's War #1) 4.5 starshttps://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Why did it take me so long to finally get to this, Alondra? So excellent
Next in line is Tinfoil Dossier #2, Black Helicopters by Caitlín R. Kiernan
Lea wrote: "Congrats on finishing your Goodreads Challenge! And good luck on reading more! I'm sure you're not stopping here."Definitely not. Thanks, Lea.
Patricia wrote: "Michelle wrote: "I love your list of book 3's. I wish all my series reads were so nicely synced. Looks like you are doing great and will finish soon. Keep reading!"Thanks, Michelle! I've been con..."
I really enjoyed your challenge idea. I think either / or continuing with remaining 2 & 3's or starting 4's is a great idea.
Patricia wrote: "Congrats on finishing your list. Looks like you'll be able to get to all 16. Has reading so many books of LeGuin changed the way you think of her and her writing at all? I'm sure you must be contin..."I'm not sure I'll get to all 16 this year but we'll see. I may have enough to do another 12 + 0 focus next year, but we'll see about that. LOL
Focusing on her has made me so much more aware of the variety in her writing. It was definitely an interesting challenge, Patricia.
