Allison’s Comments (group member since Jan 02, 2015)

Allison’s comments from the The Reading Challenge Group group.

For those of you who are having trouble with this one, I've found that it's easier for me when I have some flexibility of choice. I'm going to expand the requirements to allow you to choose from the 20 oldest books on your shelf. We'll see if that helps!

I passed 50 in June. That means I'm on target for my annual goal, yay!

I crossed over the 50 book mark in June, so I'm joining you overachievers. I definitely won't be catching up though!

Number of books to date: 57
January: 12
February: 7
March: 7
April: 7
May: 7
June: 13
July: 4

I'm considering The Holy Woman by Qaisra Shahraz. It's set in Pakistan, and happens to be by an old neighbor of my family's from when I was a kid (in England). Apparently her work is quite popular in Pakistan.



I've also been intending to read The Midnight Rose by Lucinda Riley for a long time now. It's set in India and England. I'm not sure how much of it will be in India, but maybe I'll finally get around to it.

The Midnight Rose - Completed



The Lotus Palace - Completed

I've added a new level and extended the challenge through the end of the year.

That sounds perfect, Glennis!

LindaH wrote: "Is it okay for me to join this challenge? I've been "traveling the world " in my personal challenge, and I'm picking up title suggestions from your other threads, but I would really like to read mo..."

Yes, you're very welcome to join, Linda.

Lynnette wrote: "If we do all year, maybe add another level. "Explore Another World"?"

I like that idea!

I hope to complete 5 series (Level 3).

Level 1: A Quick Sprint (1 Series Finished)
1. The Harbors of the Sun (Raksura #5)

Level 2: The Last Leg (3 Series Finished)
2. The Firebird (Slains #2)
3. A Conjuring of Light (Shades of Magic #3)

Level 3: Cross the Finish Line! (5 Series Finished)
4. Crown of Stars (Crown of Stars #7)
5.

Potential Final Books:
A Dangerous Madness (Regency London #3)
Dawn Study (Soulfinders #3)
The Silver Gryphon (Mage Wars #3)

The poll results were so close that we will include both themes this month: wilderness/nature and heat.

Think summer, whether that be spending time in the wilderness, out in nature, or in the heat of the sun. Or interpret the themes more loosely - whatever works for you!

For those of you who need a little push to finish some of those series that you've started, let's cross the Finish Line together!

The Mission: Series completion. Only the last book of each series counts for this challenge.

Level 1: A Quick Sprint (1 Series Finished)
1.

Level 2: The Last Leg (3 Series Finished)
2.
3.

Level 3: Cross the Finish Line! (5 Series Finished)
4.
5.

This maxi challenge runs from July to December 2017, focusing on the American continent and neighboring islands. A majority of the content must be set this region. Fiction and nonfiction are both acceptable.

This will be choose your own adventure - you decide what your goal should be. Bon Voyage!

Shall we go for the rest of the year? I know you said you were hoping to do a series, so we can if you want.

This maxi challenge runs from July to December 2017, focusing on Asia and Oceania. A majority of the content must be set this region. Fiction and nonfiction are both acceptable.

This will be choose your own adventure - you decide what your goal should be. Bon Voyage!

Well done everyone! Today is the final day to finish this challenge, so I hope you've all enjoyed your time on the continent of Africa.

Is everyone ready to move onto the next leg, or do you need a bit more time here?

For those of you who wish you had more time to work on this challenge, I'm offering an extension. We can do a couple more months or the rest of the year, depending on how ambitious you're feeling.

At least flying with dragons is fun. :)

Well done, Cindy!

Not if there's iron!