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That's good enough. The challenge won't actually start for about three or four weeks, so I'm just getting some information about it out now.
Actually I will sign up... I may not get that much done though... but I'll try because I've never done a proper reading challenge before :) I won't choose that many though
Can I join? It sounds like a fun challenge…
When do you all think we should start the reading for the challenge? June 1 or June 8?
This challenge will officially star on June 1. In a few days I'll post a few preparation details so that when that day comes, you'll have your list of books to read.
i would like to join!
In a little while, I'm going to post important information about the challenge.
We need to post book lists and number of books we want to read!Here's is what you can do to prepare for the challenge:
By Wednesday:
1. Pick a number of books that will be your goal of reading for the challenge. That number may be one, ten, or any number in between.
2. Please post that number as well as a list for a partner to choose that number of books for you to read from. The list you give must be at least twice the number as your goal amount. (If your goal is one book, please post at least three books for your partner to choose from.)
From Wednesday to Saturday (when challenge begins):
3. Depending on the number of people in the challenge, I might choose your partners. However, I might let you pick your own (it depends on how you would like your partner to be chosen). I will post all partnerships on this thread.
4. Your partner will pick out books from the list you posted for you to read. If they aren't picked by the end of Saturday, I will pick the books for you.
From June 1 to June 15:
5. Try to finish all the books your partner chose for you.
*If you would like, you can post a review for that book in our new reviews thread to tell us what you thought of it.
Let me know if you have any questions.
**NOTE**
You may post your lists either on here or you may post a link to a bookshelf dedicated to the challenge.
My reading goal for the challenge: 8 booksMy list (I made a bookshelf): http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/...#
Reading goal: 6 booksChoose from:
by Neil Gaiman
by Veronica Roth 
by M T Anderson
by M T Anderson
by Terry Pratchett
by Markus Zusak 
by Kristin Cashore
by Gary D Schmidt 
by Wendelin Van Draanen
by Catherine Jinks 
by Josh Lieb
by James Dashner 
by Marie Lu
by R J Polacio
My reading goal: 5Books for challenge: http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/... I made a book shelf.
I would like to join my reading goal is 8 booksbooks for challenge Tba
I'd like to join! There are a number of books on my shelf tht have just been sitting and collecting dust. Goal: 3 books.
My list of books to choose from:
1 Days of Blood & Starlight by Laini Taylor
2 A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
3 Graceling by Kristin Cashore
4 The Near Witch by Victoria Schwab
5 Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein
6 Stardust by Neil Gaiman
7 Everbound by Brodi Ashton
8 It's Not Summer Without You by Jenny Han
9 Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion
10 Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
I'd like to join as well!Goal: Two
1.) Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen
2.) Incarceron by Catherine Fisher
3.) Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
4.) Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins
5.) Scarlet by Marissa Meyer
6.) Sever by Lauren DeStefano
7.) Pilgrims Don't Wear Pink by Stephanie Kate Strohm
Me too !! Books and partner your choice maybe 5-6 books
my goal is to read 8 books the book list is.
My Goal: 2 books. This is because I get alot of homework and it's the middle of term so yeah. If it was during the holidays my aim would be higher.
List of Books:
Delirium by Lauren Oliver
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
The Rise of Nine by Pittacus Lore
Necropolis by Anthony Horowitz
The Emerald Atlas by John Stephens
Rebel Angels by Libba Bray
The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa
Graceling by Kristin Cashore
List of Books:
Delirium by Lauren Oliver
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green
The Rise of Nine by Pittacus Lore
Necropolis by Anthony Horowitz
The Emerald Atlas by John Stephens
Rebel Angels by Libba Bray
The Iron Daughter by Julie Kagawa
Graceling by Kristin Cashore
I liked the first one the best, I probably wouldn't have finished the series but I accidentally got Oblivion for Christmas so now I have to read it and I've forgotten everything that happened in Necropolis so I have to re-read it... same with The Emerald Atlas and The Rise of Nine
My goal will be 5 booksList:
Here is a longer, updated list of books. Also updated my original post
List:
1) Looking for Alaska by John Green
2) The Indigo Spell by Richelle Mead
3) Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo (Note that this is a June 4 release)
4) The Immortal Rules by Julie Kagawa
5) Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
6) Fire by Kristin Cashore
7) That Summer by Sarah Dessen
8) Slammed by Colleen Hoover
9) Pushing the Limits by Katie McGarry
10) Gone by Michael Grant
Just wondering, can we only read these books, or are these just books that must be read, alongside others?
@ Athena and Shrishti, re: Power of Five, I have no idea which one's which, I have no idea what happened, I simply got my friend to read Oblivion and tell me what happens. Was too thick for my liking anyway. I did the same with Rise of Nine
My goal will be 5 books.
^_^
Jojiwoji wrote: "My goal will be 5 booksList:
1) Looking for Alaska by John Green
2) The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey
3) Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo (Note that this is a June 4 release)
4) The Eternity Cure by Ju..."
You're allowed to read any books you like during the challenge, but the books your partner will choose will be your reading goal for the two weeks.
Do you mind adding three more books to your list? I said before that the list must be twice the goal (so your partner will have a lot of books to choose from).
I'll join. So, I guess that means I'm looking for a partner. :)
My Goal: 3 booksList of books (in no particular order)
1. Wintergirls - Laurie Halse Anderson
2. Insurgent - Veronica Roth
3. Crossed - Ally Condie
4. Night Circus - Erin Morgenstern
5. Perks of Being a Walllflower - Stephen Chbosky
6. Beautiful Creatures - Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl
7. 13 Reasons Why - Jay Asher
I will post my list and goal later tonight!!
Michelle wrote: "I'll join. So, I guess that means I'm looking for a partner. :)"I'll be your partner! if that's okay with you.
My goal is 3 books 1. It's Kind of a Funny Story
2.Will Grayson, Will Grayson
3.Always You
4.Crazy
5. Speechless
6. Love You Hate You Miss You
Mod
Still thinking of what books to read.
If you have a certain person you want to partner with in kind, then let me know when you and she agree to be partners. I'll match everyone without partners on Wednesday. Those pairings will be based on people's reading goals.
Michelle and I are going to be partners :)
Would anyone like to be my partner?
Jackie wrote: "Would anyone like to be my partner?"I'd love to :)
I'd love to join! My goal : 3 books
The choices are : (i made a bookshelf) http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/...
:)
yay! i have a partner!
Shrishti~Music~Psyche wrote: "My partner, maybe?"Sure! :)
is it to late to sign up? if not my goal is to read 2 books.
I need a partner still.My goal is two books.
My choice are;
Mandiann wrote: "I need a partner still.My goal is two books..."
I'll be your partner:)
Yay! Sounds great Emilie! When do we pick books for our partner?
On Wednesday, I'm going to list all the partners (I don't expect every person to choose a partner by then). Then each person needs to pick their person's books out by Saturday, which is when the reading begins.
Melissa wrote: "Michelle and I are going to be partners :)"Yes. We are partners:) Glad to have found one.
Melissa, you can't pick my books anytime.
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**This challenge was initially my own personal set of challenges, but any of you are free to join me. No matter which number of people participate, I'll still be doing it.
Here's the general idea of what this is:
Time: 2 weeks
Type of challenge: reading, partner
Reading goal: Read 1-10 (you pick the number before the challenge begins) books that your partner picked for you from a list you'll post on this thread.
Process:
-The week before the challenge begins, I will give a list of suggested theme or set of themes for you to choose from. You may pick one of them, or choose a different theme altogether. *You don't need a specific theme to do this challenge.
-Then you go through your to-read shelf and make a list of books that a)you have quick access to, b)you genuinely want to read, and c) go with the theme you chose (you can also choose to not have a theme, and just choose books you would like to read).
-Your partner picks the books for you to read based on that list. You will also choose books for your partner to read (unless your partner only signed up to choose books for others to read).
-Try to finish reading all the books chosen for you within within the two-week challenge period.
**I recommend leaving reviews on our review thread to tell us how you liked (or disliked) the books you read.
Goals and Partners
8 books
Kaitlin (me) (p: Reannan)
Reannan (p: Kaitlin)
6 books
Rora (p: Rajat)
Robyn (p: Anum)
Anum (p: Robyn)
5 books
Jackie (p: Ashrakat)
Jojiwoji (p: Hannah)
Ashrakat (p: Jackie)
4 books
Hannah (p: Jojiwoji)
Emma (p: Lily 27)
3 books
Cassie (p: Athena)
Michelle (p: Melissa)
Melissa (p: Michelle)
Emilie (p: Mandiann)
Julia (p: Julia)
Chocolatethunda (p: Shaylee)
Jasminum (p: Cindy)
Cindy (p: Jasminum)
2 books
Shaylee (p: Chocolatethunda)
Lily27 (p: Emma)
Brittany (p: Miranda)
Shrishti (p: Julia)
Athena (p: Cassie)
Miranda (p: Brittany)
Mandiann (p: Emilie)