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"Reading Resolutions" Challenge [ENDED: 12/31/11]
Rebecca wrote: "I'd like to join! I have a question though (or maybe two...). Should the two books in each category be/not be from the same series, or can you mix them as you want? :)
Also, can you use a book ..."
Absolutely. You can read books from any series, unless stated as "read #1" of a series.
A book you receive for Xmas would definitely work. If you don't get any for Xmas, we can figure out something else that may work for you.
Welcome to the challenge and the group, Lily!Makes me :D to see so many new "faces" in these yearlies!
Steph wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "I'd like to join! I have a question though (or maybe two...). Should the two books in each category be/not be from the same series, or can you mix them as you want? :)
Also, can..."
You could go to a library for the "Save Money" one. I am borrowing books I think for that one. I am still working on my list.
Question: Regarding selecting a book from a friend's shelf.Am I selecting a book that I don't already have?
Or am I looking for a book the friend has read, which I as own, but haven't gotten around to yet? (ex. I own Hunger Games, but I haven't read it yet).
Steph wrote: "Absolutely. You can read books from any series, unless stated as "read #1" of a series.
A book you receive for Xmas would definitely work. If you don't get any for Xmas, we can figure out something else that may work for you."
Okay! And I'm pretty sure that I'm getting at least one book (I always do), so it should work out. :)
Awesomevegan wrote: "You could go to a library for the "Save Money" one. I am borrowing books I think for that one. I am still working on my list."
The libraries here don't have the books I read though... Otherwise it would have been a great solution. :)
A book you receive for Xmas would definitely work. If you don't get any for Xmas, we can figure out something else that may work for you."
Okay! And I'm pretty sure that I'm getting at least one book (I always do), so it should work out. :)
Awesomevegan wrote: "You could go to a library for the "Save Money" one. I am borrowing books I think for that one. I am still working on my list."
The libraries here don't have the books I read though... Otherwise it would have been a great solution. :)
I'm in. I'll update as I go.**** UPDATED 29 MAY 11 ****
SOS Reading Resolutions Challenge
Duration: 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2011
Read: 19/24
Categories:
Quit Smoking: I'll be reading about
1.
2.
Lose weight:
1.
2.
Exercise more: get active - Read a UF book
1. Magic Slays
2.
Eat better: an anthology
1. On the Hunt
2. Hexed
New job: cover appeal
1.
2.
Save money:
1.
2.
Have a baby: 1st in series book
1.
2.
Go back to school: a new-to-you author
1.
2.
Get married: Read a PNR book
1.
2.
Take a vacation:
1.
2.
Buy a house: own
1.
2.
Reconnect with old friends:
1.
2.
Read
Babbling AKA Christina wrote: "Question: Regarding selecting a book from a friend's shelf.Am I selecting a book that I don't already have?
Or am I looking for a book the friend has read, which I as own, but haven't gotten aro..."
That's completely up to you. You can pick either. It just has to be a book you haven't already read. :)
And, Hunger Games is a WONDERFUL choice! Fantastic series!
Rebecca wrote: "The libraries here don't have the books I read though... Otherwise it would have been a great solution. :) ..."I so understand that! I'm returning a couple today that I just couldn't read...thought I'd try them for a challenge, but NO, just couldn't get into them. And they have basically NO paranormal. Great choice of classics though, LOL!
@Lily~I'd forgotten about Eldest...it's been on my TBR/physical shelf for ages! Another tentative book selected :D Lots of my fave books/series on your list!
Steph wrote: "That's completely up to you. You can pick either. It just has to be a book you haven't already read. :)
And, Hunger Games is a WONDERFUL choice! Fantastic series!"
Good, because that's the book I picked from your shelf. ;-)
Also, the Quit Smoking resolution -- how about firefighters? Or dragons? Going with the whole "smoke" theme.
Babbling AKA Christina wrote: "Good, because that's the book I picked from your shelf. ;-)Also, the Quit Smoking resolution -- how about firefighters? Or dragons? Going with the whole "smoke" theme. ..."
Yay! Hope you enjoy it!
That's a great idea ... I'll take any of those for that category. :)
Babbling AKA Christina wrote: "Good, because that's the book I picked from your shelf. ;-)
Also, the Quit Smoking resolution -- how about firefighters? Or dragons? Going with the whole "smoke" theme. ..."
Yay! Hope you enjoy it!
Steph wrote:That's a great idea ... I'll take any of those for that category. :)
Ah now I may just have to change my list I have a few dragon books i'd love to read!
Also, the Quit Smoking resolution -- how about firefighters? Or dragons? Going with the whole "smoke" theme. ..."
Yay! Hope you enjoy it!
Steph wrote:That's a great idea ... I'll take any of those for that category. :)
Ah now I may just have to change my list I have a few dragon books i'd love to read!
It was a good idea. Couldn't help but edit that category and open it up for everyone. Not everyone is dealing with a "wish I could stop reading it" series. :)
SOS - Reading Resolutions1st January 2011 to 31st December 2011
11/24
Goal: Read 2 books for each resolution using the descriptions listed = 24 books
Rules:
✘8 non PNR/UF books will be allowed
✘You may post as you go or right away
✘Please edit your initial list with updates stating # of books read so far, date read and # of stars given
✘All formats of books (eBook, audio, paperback, hardcover) are allowed
✘Re-reads are not allowed
Categories:
Quit Smoking: A hard habit to break - Read a book in a series that wish you could stop reading, but stick with anyway.
Succubus Shadows by Richelle Mead
Lose weight: drop those extra lbs - Read a book that has been on your tbr shelf (real or virtual) for more than 6 months.
Jack and Jill by James Patterson
Moab is My Washpot by Stephen Fry
I've had these books for about 10 years, it's time I read them.
COMPLETE - Exercise more:
Eat better: smaller portions - Read an anthology
Dark Beginnings / The Darkest Fire / The Darkest Prison / The Darkest Angel by Gena Showalter
The Mammoth Book of Vampire Romance by Trisha Telep
New job: make a good first impression - Read a book who's cover drew you to it
Save money: pinch those pennies - Read a book you borrowed (from anyone or anywhere - friend.
The House by Danielle Steel
I get a lot of books from one of my sisters - she doesn't read any UF/PNR/Fantasy unfortunately.
COMPLETE - Have a baby:
Go back to school: An author that's new to you.
The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
Get married: PNR
A Quick Bite: An Argeneau Vampire Novel by Lynsay Sands
Take a vacation: get away for a while - Read a book set somewhere you've been or would like to go on vacation
Heartless by Gail Carriger - I love London
Hunted By The Others by Jess Haines - Think this is set in New York, somewhere I've always wanted to go.
COMPLETE - Buy a house:
Reconnect with old friends: long time no see - Pick a book off of one of your first 5 GoodReads friends' bookshelf.
Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire - Friend #5 = Gwen
Currently reading The Historian, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: War of the Worlds and A Quick Bite: An Argeneau Vampire Novel
Judithe wrote: "@Lily~I'd forgotten about Eldest...it's been on my TBR/physical shelf for ages! Another tentative book selected :D Lots of my fave books/series on your list!I'm so looking forward to read them all, I've browsed through the group posts and seems like most of them have very nice reviews.
Re Eldest I've looked at it on the shelf for the past 3 years (along with Brisingr), but something else always comes first. The other book in that category (The Standing Dead) I'll only be reading because I don't like to leave my sereies unfinished, and this challenge is just the push I need!
Another great challenge!! Count me in! I'll put a list together and post.
Charlotte, "Jennifer Gov't" sounds interesting. I'll have to check the library for that one. Welcome, Valorie! :)
Steph, I bought it several years ago (mainly because the cover caught my eye), I've tried to use it in several challenges but always ended up swapping it out.This time I will read it!!!
Steph wrote: "Thanks, Sarah. I promised Laura LuLu I would read it in 2011."Yea!
And I have Forbidden on my 2011 list, too. Any book that makes people bawl I'm all over. :)
And Rebecca--2 awesome series in your new author category. :)
Judithe wrote: "Rebecca wrote: "The libraries here don't have the books I read though... Otherwise it would have been a great solution. :) ..."most libraries have interlibrary loan options
*waves* i am new to good reads and have never done a challenge before. I would like to join this one, but am feeling a little shy about it. I will work on my list and let you know what i come up with. I see that the challenge starts in January. How do i let everyone know when i have finished one or all?
Nici wrote: "*waves* i am new to good reads and have never done a challenge before. I would like to join this one, but am feeling a little shy about it. I will work on my list and let you know what i come up ..."Cross them off the list as you go. Put <.s.> before and <./s.> after each title (no periods) to cross them off. I believe we are editing the original post for this one. (Someone correct me if I am wrong?)
Awesomevegan wrote: "Nici wrote: "*waves* i am new Thank you!
Welcome to the group and the challenge, Nici! No need to be shy. We're happy to have you here. Some challenge help can be found
here
. The last post shows you how to make your text bold, italics and/or
i found the link very helpful. Thank you!
Nici wrote: "most libraries have interlibrary loan options"
Hmm... I have no idea if we have that in Sweden. :) I've used the online search for the libraries up around here where I live though (they have a shared site), and they don't have much at all. And the ones they actually have are usually not the beginning of a series, and I prefer reading them in order!
Hmm... I have no idea if we have that in Sweden. :) I've used the online search for the libraries up around here where I live though (they have a shared site), and they don't have much at all. And the ones they actually have are usually not the beginning of a series, and I prefer reading them in order!
Laura Lulu wrote: And I have Forbidden on my 2011 list, too. Any book that makes people bawl I'm all over. :)..."*happy dance*
Nici wrote: "i found the link very helpful. Thank you!"I'm glad. :)
Rebecca wrote: "Nici wrote: "most libraries have interlibrary loan options"Hmm... I have no idea if we have that in Sweden. :) I've used the online search for the libraries up around here where I live though (t..."
We have that here in Japan, but I prefer to read in English...and PNR/UF just aren't that popular in English here @ the libraries...I read to RELAX, and reading in Japanese just never feels like relaxing! ; ) Feeling serious envy attack when I think about libraries in the US & Aus!
Question... can we change the books that we picked along the way?@Judithe - not all of the libraries in the US are that great. Mine has a lot of good books but they don't carry many PNR/UF and if they do, the only carry a few books in the series. Plus I have to pay $155/year for the card (long irritating story)
SHOCK! That would be so annoying! Steph said we could post as we go, so that generally means changing things is OK...
Is that right Ms. MegaMind?
"Reading Resolutions" DONE!
Duration: 1/1/11 - 12/31/11
Goal: Read 2 books for each resolution using the descriptions listed = 24 books
Rules:
✘8 non PNR/UF books will be allowed
Series you wish you could stop reading, but stick with anyway:
1: Dark Peril-Christine Feehan
2: Kiss of Heat-Lora Leigh 2/9/11
(so far they're like the same book over and over again but I will probably read the whole series)
Lose Weight- Read a book that has been on your tbr shelf (real or virtual) for more than 6 months
1:The Dead Travel Fast-Deanna Raybourn
2: Velvet Ties by Susie Charles
Exercise more: get active - Read a UF book
1: :The Devil You Know-Mike Carey
2: Ill Wind-Rachel Caine
Eat better: smaller portions -
1: Wild Thing-Meljean Brook et al 1/18
2:Death's Excellent Vacation
New job: make a good first impression - Read a book who's cover drew you to it
1:
2:
Save money: pinch those pennies -
1:The Virgin of Small Plains-Nancy Pickard 1/4-
2: Belong To Me-Marisa De Los Santos 1/8
Have a baby: new life -
1:Darkfever(Fever bk 1)-Karen Marie Moning 1/1-1/3
2: A Storm of Passion(Gifted bk 1)-Terri Brisbin 2/10 (paranormal historical-hero is psychic)
Go back to school: new professors - Read a book by a new-to-you author
1: Divorced, Desperate and Delicious 1/8
2: Dragon's Kiss-Tielle St. Claire 2/25
Get married: blissfully in love - Read a PNR book
1: :Binding Krista-Jaci Burton 2/13
2: Soul Deep-Lora Leigh 2/23
Take a vacation:
1:Bloodfever-Karen Marie Moning 1/7- (I've always wanted to go to Ireland)
2: Black Ice-Anne Stuart (France) 1/16-
Buy a house: personal property -
1:The Darkest Hour-Maya Banks 1/12
2: Larcency and Lace-Annette Blair 2/16
Reconnect with old friends:
1: Elizabeth's Wolf(from Seton's list)
2: Bloodfever-Karen Marie Moning (Sherri's list)
Well I don't even need to look further then my 1st friend. When I do the Compare books thing I see a whole bunch that we have in common
Love it! I've been rubbish at challenges this year, but I think I can probably handle 24 books next year, even once the baby arrives.Quit Smoking:
1. Tempted by P.C. Cast
2. Fire Me Up by Katie McAlister
Lose weight:
3. The Laughing Corpse by Laurell K. Hamilton
4. Bloodfever by Karen Marie Moning
Exercise more: get active -
5. River Marked by Patricia Briggs
6. Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews
Eat better: smaller portions -
7. Dark and Stormy Knights
8. Deep Kiss of Winter
New job: make a good first impression -
9. Fallen by Lauren Kate
10. Sisters Red by Jackson Pearce
Save money: pinch those pennies -
11. Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder
12. Magic Study by Maria V. Snyder
Have a baby: new life -
13. The Unsung Hero (Troubleshooters, #1) by Suzanne Brockman
14. Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices, #1) by Cassandra Clare
Go back to school: new professors -
15. Raised by Wolves by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
16. The Rest Falls Away by Colleen Gleason
Get married: blissfully in love -
17. Lover Unleashed
18. Dreams of a Dark Warrior
Take a vacation: get away for a while -
19. Succubus Revealed by Richelle Mead (Seattle, WA)
20.
Buy a house: personal property -
21. Blameless by Gail Carriger
22. Fire by Kristin Cashore
Reconnect with old friends -
23. Born of Fire by Sherrilyn Kenyon (Michelle's Shelf)
24. Rampant by Amy Lane (Cindyg's Shelf)
Judithe wrote: "SHOCK! That would be so annoying! Steph said we could post as we go, so that generally means changing things is OK...
Is that right Ms. MegaMind?"
Absolutely. :) You can post now, as you read, whenever. You can change your list until your heart's content.
DarkHeart "Vehngeance" wrote: "Love it! I've been rubbish at challenges this year, but I think I can probably handle 24 books next year, even once the baby arrives...."A baby?! Congratulations, DarkHeart!! That's wonderful! Welcome to the challenge. :)
Darkheart, A baby! So exciting!!! Congratulations to you and your family :D
Duration: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 201113/24 Completed
Quit Smoking:
Lose weight:
2 - Beautiful Creatures
Exercise more:
Eat better:
2 - Thorn Queen
New job:
1 - Burning Up
2 - Unbound
Save money:
2 - Seize the Night
Have a baby: new life:
1 - A Kiss of Shadows
2 - Bitten
Go back to school:
1 - When Darkness Comes
Get married:
2 - The Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance
Take a vacation:
2 - Some Girls Bite
Buy a house:
Reconnect with old friends:
1 - Friday Night Bites - from Mettes's list
Thanks, guys. It's our first, and it's been a long time coming, so we're quite excited. I'm planning on 16 weeks of maternity leave though, and I'm sure she'll sleep at some point, which should allow for some reading. ;)
Well, when is she due?Gotta get ready with the congrats, streamers, bells, whistles & balloons. LOL.
A new baby in the family is just full of so much Promise & Love.
What fun! Though you might want to catch some z's along with her...LOL!
Not until the 29th of March, so still a little while. Soon enough that I'm starting to get big, but not soon enough that I'm terribly uncomfortable yet. =)
Mary wrote: "I'll give it a go since we don't have to list ahead of time. (am I the only one that no long wants to read a book if I had to list it in a challenge somewhere?)"Reading Resolutions"
Every y..."
Mary I'm afraid I will be the same way. If it's on a list somewhere I'm worried that it will feel like assigned reading rather than for-fun... I may just make a list as I go.
DarkHeart "Vehngeance" wrote: "Not until the 29th of March, so still a little while. Soon enough that I'm starting to get big, but not soon enough that I'm terribly uncomfortable yet. =)"New Year, New Baby! Yay! I know she'll bring you both much happiness. And, hopefully not too many sleepless nights, at least not until she's a teenager. hehe
Stacy wrote: "Mary wrote: "I'll give it a go since we don't have to list ahead of time. (am I the only one that no long wants to read a book if I had to list it in a challenge somewhere?)"Reading Resoluti..."
No worries, ladies. Don't want it feeling like homework. Supposed to be fun. List after you read, as you read, before you read, up to you. I think Time to Climb Mt. TBR is our only "no changes" challenge. Those are most definitely rare around here.
DarkHeart "Vehngeance" wrote: "Not until the 29th of March, so still a little while. Soon enough that I'm starting to get big, but not soon enough that I'm terribly uncomfortable yet. =)"Yay, a Spring baby! Not so bad being big when it's winter, so thats good.
Ok here's the list finally! :0)
Reading Resolutions Challenge
Start:Jan 1 2011 to Dec 31 2011
Goal: 0/24 Books Done
Rules:Read 2 books for each resolution
Quit Smoking: Read a book in a series that wish you could stop reading or has Firefighters/Dragons
Lose Weight: Read a book that has been on your TBR shelf (real or virtual) for more than 6 months
Excerise:Read a UF book
Eat Better:Read an Anthology
New Job:Read a book who's cover drew you to it
Save Money:Read a book you bought using a gift card
Baby:Read a 1st in series book
Back to School:Read a book by a new-to-you author
Get Married:Read a PNR book
Vacation:Read a book set somewhere you've been or would like to go on vacation
Scotland & Ireland
House:Read a book you own
Reconnect:Pick a book off of one of your first 5 GoodReads friends' bookshelf
Wicked Lil Pixie & Susan
Reading Resolutions Challenge
Start:Jan 1 2011 to Dec 31 2011
Goal: 0/24 Books Done
Rules:Read 2 books for each resolution
Quit Smoking: Read a book in a series that wish you could stop reading or has Firefighters/Dragons
Lose Weight: Read a book that has been on your TBR shelf (real or virtual) for more than 6 months
Excerise:Read a UF book
Eat Better:Read an Anthology
New Job:Read a book who's cover drew you to it
Save Money:Read a book you bought using a gift card
Baby:Read a 1st in series book
Back to School:Read a book by a new-to-you author
Get Married:Read a PNR book
Vacation:Read a book set somewhere you've been or would like to go on vacation
Scotland & Ireland
House:Read a book you own
Reconnect:Pick a book off of one of your first 5 GoodReads friends' bookshelf
Wicked Lil Pixie & Susan
Duration: 1/1/11 - 12/31/110/24
Quit smoking
#1.Dreamfever
#2.Misguided Angel
Lose weight
#3.Wake
#4.You Slay Me
Exercise more
#5.Unholy Ghosts
#6.One Foot in the Grave
Eat better
#7.Faeries Gone Wild
#8.Let It Snow
New job
#9.Crescendo
#10.Beautiful Darkness
Save money
#11.Linger
#12.Circus of the Damned (Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter, #3)
Have a baby
#13.Nightshade
#14.Paranormalcy
Go back to school
#15.The Sweet Scent of Blood
#16.Strange Neighbors
Get married
#17.Real Vampires Hate Their Thighs
#18.Real Vampires Have More to Love
Take a vacation
#19.Changeless
#20.Blameless
Buy a house
#21.Halo
#22.Witchling
Reconnect with old friends
#23.Kitty and the Silver Bullet(Steph)
#24.Firelight(Amy)
I loved the Demonica series. Hope you enjoy it.
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Oh, yes! Rebecca's reading it too!"
Yes! I've been planning to reading it, but for some reason it fell down my to-read pile. Thought this was a great way to push it back up! It's gotten really high ratings, so I'm curious about reading it.
Judithe wrote: "Welcome, Rebecca!
Good questions, and I'll let Steph handle those, but a book you receive for Christmas should fit."
Thanks! My first yearly challenge. Loved the idea of Reading Resolutions!
And I hope so. They're almost like getting a gift card, except for skipping the step of buying the books yourself. ;) Although, as long as a book doesn't have to be in English, I guess borrowing books won't be that hard to arrange.