2025 Reading Challenge discussion
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I do think us Gen X'ers get the best of both worlds because we get to live in both worlds.
Quick question, just out of curiosity... Am I the only one that gets really finicky and nitpicky when setting up in the "Member's corner"? I only joined this group yesterday (or the day before) but I just can't seem to stop fidgeting :D
Anyways, happy saturday!
Lisa wrote: "Quick question, just out of curiosity... Am I the only one that gets really finicky and nitpicky when setting up in the "Member's corner"? I only joined this group yesterday (or the day before) bu..."
Lisa, no, you're not the only one! I'm so anxious for it to be 2017 since most of my challenges don't start until Jan. 1! :)
Catherine wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Quick question, just out of curiosity... Am I the only one that gets really finicky and nitpicky when setting up in the "Member's corner"? I only joined this group yesterday (or the d..."
Oh good! I thought it might've been a new member sorta thing. I was just feeling very restless earlier. Very "I've-set-everything-up-now-what" type feeling. I'm excited for the new year and on the flipside not even ready for it to be Christmas yet :)
I feel the same way! I keep putting possible books in my corner for each of the challenges, planning out my January reading, etc. I didn't make most of my challenge goals for 2016, so I'm excited for a clean slate too!
I'm doing 5 different challenges: The main Reading Challenge, the Mt. TBR Challenge, an Agatha Christie Challenge, The Serial Reader Challenge and the Dewey Decimal Challenge. I signed up for that last one in the Crazy Challenge group, and then saw that this group was doing the same challenge! However, in the Crazy Challenge group it's a "set your own deadline" challenge, so mine has already started.I actually made myself a chart since a lot of my books can count toward 2 or 3 different challenges.
How do you guys choose what genre a book falls into? For instance, I find the distinction between the mystery, thriller and suspense genres kind of blurry? Is it a question of personal definition? Or do you look at it from what it has been categorized as on goodreads? or a third option?I might just be overthinking this, but I was trying to categorize my reads for the Genre Bingo Challenge :)
I use whatever genre I feel fits after I read it, or if I'm planning ahead (like for Genre Bingo) and I'm not sure, I'll look at the genres people have tagged it as.
Cassandra wrote: "I use whatever genre I feel fits after I read it, or if I'm planning ahead (like for Genre Bingo) and I'm not sure, I'll look at the genres people have tagged it as."Thanks Cassandra :) I think that's what I'll do. Might have to rearrange my shelves on goodreads while am in the process.
Catherine wrote: "I'm doing 5 different challenges: The main Reading Challenge, the Mt. TBR Challenge, an Agatha Christie Challenge, The Serial Reader Challenge and the Dewey Decimal Challenge. I signed up for that ..."Goodluck with all your challenges Catherine :)
Lisa wrote: "Catherine wrote: "I'm doing 5 different challenges: The main Reading Challenge, the Mt. TBR Challenge, an Agatha Christie Challenge, The Serial Reader Challenge and the Dewey Decimal Challenge. I s..."Thanks Lisa! Luckily I have the whole year to do them, so it shouldn't be a problem!
Completely random deviation, but I love the new 'Group Disccusions' next to your notificiations thingy. It's actually the handiest thing Goodreads have put it....ever.
I agree! The day before they did that I had seriously been thinking about how handy it would be if they somehow modified it... and ta-dah! 12 hours later and it's almost like Goodreads read my mind!
Yes, I was hoping they would create something to make it easier to find discussion threads. This is a great feature!
Lisa wrote: "Quick question, just out of curiosity... Am I the only one that gets really finicky and nitpicky when setting up in the "Member's corner"? I only joined this group yesterday (or the day before) bu..."
Nope lol. I have probably spent over 50 hours on mine and just now am I happy and I transferred to next year ^^
Good to know I am not the only OCD person in here :) It doesn't help that it's my first year and I don't know what to expect, but I've decided to restrain myself and let it be the way it is (for now). I'm still not sure I am 100% happy, but trying the 'out of sight, out of mind'-approach.
Catherine wrote: "Yes, I was hoping they would create something to make it easier to find discussion threads. This is a great feature!"I wish there was a way to find exact discussion threads. I keep up with so many of you. I tried notifications, but then I would get like 30 of them, and that got confusing. I just love to see what you all are up to.
Kadijah Michelle wrote: "Catherine wrote: "Yes, I was hoping they would create something to make it easier to find discussion threads. This is a great feature!"I wish there was a way to find exact discussion threads. I k..."
I try to keep up with people too, but it is hard in a group this large!
GUYS, PLEASE HELP ME...Please look at my read shelf and based on that (I like fantasy, fiction, sci-fi), I need you to choose one book from these 4/5. It's for my school but I have no idea which one to choose.
1. Touching Spirit Bear
2. Fatty Legs
3. Log Jam
4. Julie of the Wolves
5. (I don't know the exact name but it's a Aboriginal journal (like DOAWK) about living in residential schools; it's name is like "My name is...")
I really enjoyed Touching Spirit Bear when I read it in school, but I haven't read most of the others.
Cassandra wrote: "I really enjoyed Touching Spirit Bear when I read it in school, but I haven't read most of the others."Thank you for the suggestion! Sadly, all of the Touching Spirit Bear books were taken (they were so popular!).
Saw this on a local entertainment site and thought you might all relate to it, even without the Goodreads shoutout (circularity woo!). I definitely can ;Dhttp://www.dailyedge.ie/struggles-of-...
Paul wrote: "Saw this on a local entertainment site and thought you might all relate to it, even without the Goodreads shoutout (circularity woo!). I definitely can ;Dhttp://www.dailyedge.ie/struggles-of-......"
All are true... !!!!
Ah ha ha. A TBR pile that's under 20 books and they think that's "out of control". HA HA HA ha ha ha!!!!
Yeah, I read that and realized how far down the rabbit hole I've gone. Not in a book snob way, but in a books have taken over my life way. :)
My obsession with books and bookish things is so hard that nobody dares to give me a present that is not book related.
Paul wrote: "Saw this on a local entertainment site and thought you might all relate to it, even without the Goodreads shoutout (circularity woo!). I definitely can ;Dhttp://www.dailyedge.ie/struggles-of-......"
had a good laugh, they all sound so true, thanks for posting the link Paul!
Hello everyone! I hope you have a good day today. I am seeking goodreads friends to discuss books with (not that we have to be reading the same one).
I'm searching time to read lately. I don't know what has happened to my life. I was having a conversation with my husband about things I get to do by myself, and he said "you read," and I sadly said, "no, I don't anymore." I just look at all my beautiful books on the shelf waiting for me to pick them up...
Kadijah, I was like that for most of December. Just either really busy or too tired to take the time to read. I think I have more than made up for that this month though.
Kadijah Michelle wrote: "I'm searching time to read lately. I don't know what has happened to my life. I was having a conversation with my husband about things I get to do by myself, and he said "you read," and I sadly sai..."I just came to this page to also say I'm not reading much lately! I thought I would start the year on fire and I just don't have the desire to read at the moment. What makes me feel more pathetic is that I mostly listen to audiobooks and I can't even seem to do that. My only excuse is that I am pregnant and I have been feeling terrible. Netflix has become my replacement hobby for audiobooks.
We'll get it together soon :). The book bug will come around to bite us again.
I go through phases when I just can't concentrate on reading. Luckily so far this year I've been getting tons of reading done, but it comes and goes. Netflix is a great distraction! I have a ton of Netflix shows I want to watch.
Please tell me you all have watched The Crown. That show took me away from at least one book, that's for sure.
The Crown is amazing!! The casting for that show is brilliant. Especially John Lithgow.
I have a problem with TV series and Netflix doesn't help. If I start to watch something then I can't stop. Go all way till last episode. Waiting for a a nice weekend to cuddle with my boyfriend for it.
I had to work on January 1st, but I went to a big party with friends to celebrate the New Year. Then I snuck a book with me to work and read a lot during break time. Best way to start the year!
Did anybody see this? http://www.hbo.com/movies/the-immorta... So this year we will have American Gods, The Handmaid's Tale and The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks adapted to TV. I am looking forward to all of them. What about you?
Caro wrote: "Did anybody see this? http://www.hbo.com/movies/the-immorta... So this year we will have American Gods, The Handmaid's Tale and [book:The Immortal..."I'm most looking forward to American Gods! The cast for this is phenomenal. I want to see Ian McShane as Wednesday and Peter Stormare as Czernobog!
Lisa wrote: "Caro wrote: "Did anybody see this? http://www.hbo.com/movies/the-immorta... So this year we will have American Gods, The Handmaid's Tale and..."Me too Lisa! I'd say I don't even know what I'll do with myself if it's not brilliant especially with that cast and behind the scenes lineup, though if that happens I doubt I'll do much more than just complain pointlessly for a bit. ;)
@Caro, there's even more where all that's come from! Just off the top of my head HBO's Big Little Lies is starting tonight, and Netflix are promising Anne of Green Gables and Thirteen Reasons Why shows as well. I put in "tv shows based on books 2017" to find some more, and got so many links back I don't know what to do with them! The Cuckoo's Calling is definitely standing out though, and we might even get the new Watership Down and The Golden Compass shows too, which'd be great! :)
Hi! I've got a question about the challenges, I'm new so I don't know where to ask this D:
Ariel wrote: "Hi! I've got a question about the challenges, I'm new so I don't know where to ask this D:"Hey Ariel, first of all welcome to the group!
I send you a message :)
Lisa wrote: Hey Ariel, first of all welcome to the group! I send you a message :)"
I just saw it! I replied. :D
Anne of Green Gables was my introduction to great book mini-series as a child. It is now my favorite way to watch books on screen. I love many movie adaptations, but nothing beats a great PBS or Master Piece adaptation. I am so looking forward to American Gods.Speaking of American Gods, I nominated that book because one of best friends had been asking me to read that book for years. She actually keeps a library card themed pouch with her that she lets her friends sign when they have read the book along with the date. When I signed it last night, I put our group down with January. My friend, Allison, who is now a member of our group, said you all are awesome!
Caro wrote: "Did anybody see this? http://www.hbo.com/movies/the-immorta... So this year we will have American Gods....I'm so flippin' excited for American Gods. Especially for Ricky Whittle playing Shadow. I LOVED him as 'Lincoln' from The 100, so I don't doubt that he is going to be perfect for this show.
Kadijah Michelle wrote: "Speaking of American Gods, I nominated that book because one of best friends had been asking me to read that book for years. She actually keeps a library card themed pouch with her that she lets her friends sign when they have read the book along with the date. When I signed it last night, I put our group down with January. My friend, Allison, who is now a member of our group, said you all are awesome!"I love this story. Thank you for sharing it with us. :D
It's World Book Day in the UK and Ireland today! (We're too busy being out of school and celebrating dragon killers to have it in April with everyone else.) Have some Irish books to celebrate; any of these I haven't read I've been meaning to read for a while (or reread), and they all come fairly recommended at worst. http://www.dailyedge.ie/good-irish-bo... :)
Paul wrote: "It's World Book Day in the UK and Ireland today! (We're too busy being out of school and celebrating dragon killers to have it in April with everyone else.) Have some Irish books to celebrate; any ..."Thanks for the recommendation and Happy World Book Day!
Happy World Book Day, Paul! And I'm adding at least one of these books to my TBR shelf!
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I do have a Kindle and a Nook and I use them occasionally, but I prefer "real" books.
I will say, I love my i-Phone though!