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This is really cool. I'm approaching this challenge by trying to read outside of my Sci-Fi/Fantasy genre preference as much as possible and to read some books I've wanted to read for awhile as well.
Elle wrote: "Here's the link to the 2016 Read Harder Challenge here on this group's GR page:https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
At the bottom of the page is a link t..."
Thanks so much. No wonder I couldn't find it, it dosn't say "2016"
Judith wrote: "Elle wrote: "Here's the link to the 2016 Read Harder Challenge here on this group's GR page:https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
At the bottom of the pag..."
Oh, wait a minute. This is the old list for 2015, not the 2016 list.
Judith wrote: "Judith wrote: "Elle wrote: "Here's the link to the 2016 Read Harder Challenge here on this group's GR page:https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
At the bo..."
Here's a link to the 2016 tasks:
http://bookriot.com/2015/12/15/2016-b...
Lorraine wrote: "Judith wrote: "Judith wrote: "Elle wrote: "Here's the link to the 2016 Read Harder Challenge here on this group's GR page:https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...-..."
Thank you Thank you Thank you!
For those of you interested in maintaining your list electronically...just download it, check off each entry and type in your titles. Fillable form: https://db.tt/Sm87U6X8
This is great! So excited to get started. I came across the 2015 challenge way late in the year. But not this time, here we go 2016!
Eva wrote: "Robin wrote: "Eva wrote: "Book Riot wrote: "You guys are all spot on about Middle Grade -- it's books aimed at that 8-12 year old age range. The early Harry Potter books are a good example, as woul..."I apologize, Eva, you are totally right! When I looked at the sheet I had printed out, I finally saw the note at the bottom that said multi-tasking is fine. (Not the only time in my life I missed something but was sure I was right.) I wonder what the record would be for how many different categories a book could cover. For instance, a dystopian novel over 500 pages written in the decade you were born, dealing with religion?
Bea wrote: "I do not have anyone to read to so have decided to read to my dog, Roxie.."
I'm going to read to my dog, too! :-)
I've already updated my nerdy/wonderful excel spreadsheet with the new categories. I am so glad I started tracking all my reading last year. I learned A LOT about my reading habits and once you pay attention to them, you naturally start changing them and branching out.
Stephanie wrote: "Does anyone have any good recommendations for a book "that is by an author from Southeast Asia"? Or one that "identifies as transgender"? Just looking into some titles for next year.Thanks!"
I liked reading this author's YA books + Thanhha Lai who is from VIet Nam
I think I am going to read Becoming Nicole for my transgender book.
SealyBug wrote: "I've already updated my nerdy/wonderful excel spreadsheet with the new categories. I am so glad I started tracking all my reading last year. I learned A LOT about my reading habits and once you pay..."May i ask you to give more details about that? i mean how do you track them? what does the excel sheet include? i just find the idea interesting, so am curious to learn more so i could implement it myself :) thanks in advance !
SealyBug wrote: "I've already updated my nerdy/wonderful excel spreadsheet with the new categories. I am so glad I started tracking all my reading last year. I learned A LOT about my reading habits and once you pay..."Glad to know someone else tracks their reading too! Also have mine on a nerdy/wonderful excel spreadsheet. Multiple tabs too. : ) (Yeah, I'm a book geek. ) Agree with you that you do learn a lot about your reading habits, default genres, etc. I find I really want to branch out when I look at my reading pattern/tendencies. That's one of the reasons I'm really looking forward to this Read Harder 2016 challenge. Shake things up a bit. Explore.
I also have a reading log spreadsheet :) it has title, author, gender of author, date started, date finished, no. of pages, genre, format, source (bought/free/gift etc), nationality of author, if the author is a p.o.c (because trying to increase that number) and whether it was a recommendation or a reread. I'm pretty sure I got the template from a Book Riot thread, actually...Edit to add: yeah, it's based on this one:
http://bookriot.com/2014/09/18/track-...
Jo wrote: "I also have a reading log spreadsheet :) it has title, author, gender of author, date started, date finished, no. of pages, genre, format, source (bought/free/gift etc), nationality of author, if t..."thanks a lot for sharing Jo, i am really interested in the idea and your post helped me a lot, thanks again :)
Oh, I am a little under-enthused now that I have seen it. Read out loud to someone, the comic and a middle grade book are merely exercises, but I can make good with the rest. Put my printer is out of ink!!
This year I am doing this challenge. Last year I did the Goodreads Challenge now I am doing a different one.
Nelly wrote: "SealyBug wrote: "I've already updated my nerdy/wonderful excel spreadsheet with the new categories. I am so glad I started tracking all my reading last year. I learned A LOT about my reading habits..."Yes to the multiple tabs! And I track how much I spend on books. I feel like I have started saving money since I started tracking this. I noticed a LOT more library books this year!
SealyBug wrote: "Nelly wrote: "SealyBug wrote: "I've already updated my nerdy/wonderful excel spreadsheet with the new categories. I am so glad I started tracking all my reading last year. I learned A LOT about my ..."I track how much I SAVE by going to the library! It's an actual column on one of my spreadsheets. Most of the books I read come from the library in some form - hardcopy, ebook, audio book. Saved hundreds of dollars this year alone.
Elle wrote: "SealyBug wrote: "Nelly wrote: "SealyBug wrote: "I've already updated my nerdy/wonderful excel spreadsheet with the new categories. I am so glad I started tracking all my reading last year. I learne..."Now that would be an interesting statistic. Hmmm. Wonder how I could use it?
That's a great idea Elle! I will have to check on that. My husband will be so pleased. ;-)My family has just started giving me amazon gift cards for Christmas to support my book habit.
I just spent a ridiculous amount of time researching books for this challenge. I am pumped!
Woohoo! Very happy to have landed on this, and found the list for 2016! I only read about the 2015 Challenge a couple of weeks ago, so am excited to join in for 2016! :)
I'm assuming this ISN'T going to be the thread where we keep track. I know it's only January 2, but I'm itching to get my list in and get started! =)
Erin wrote: "I'm assuming this ISN'T going to be the thread where we keep track. I know it's only January 2, but I'm itching to get my list in and get started! =)"I'm with you! Can't wait to get planning!
Michelle wrote: "For those of you interested in maintaining your list electronically...just download it, check off each entry and type in your titles. Fillable form: https://db.tt/Sm87U6X8"
Thank you, Michelle! That is great.
Is there a 2016 Bookshelf? Shall I just add my books to last year's shelf? Ready to go here. TY
"Michelle wrote: "For those of you interested in maintaining your list electronically...just download it, check off each entry and type in your titles. Fillable form: https://db.tt/Sm87U6X8""
Brilliant! Thanks Michelle :)
Will there be bookshelves set up for each task this year? I found those very helpful last year. Thanks!
I like to track my challenges on GR. Will there be a post with all the tasks like there is for 2015 that I can copy into a GR thread??
JoLene wrote: "I like to track my challenges on GR. Will there be a post with all the tasks like there is for 2015 that I can copy into a GR thread??"Here is the list:
*Read a horror book
*Read a nonfiction book about science
*Read a collection of essays
*Read a book out loud to someone else
*Read a middle grade novel
*Read a biography (not memoir or autobiography)
*Read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel
*Read a book originally published in the decade you were born
*Listen to an audiobook that has won an Audie Award
*Read a book over 500 pages long
*Read a book under 100 pages
*Read a book by or about a person that identifies as transgender
*Read a book that is set in the Middle East
*Read a book that is by an author from Southeast Asia
*Read a book of historical fiction set before 1900
*Read the first book in a series by a person of color
*Read a non-superhero comic that debuted in the last three years
*Read a book that was adapted into a movie, then watch the movie.
Debate which is better
*Read a nonfiction book about feminism or dealing with feminist themes
*Read a book about religion (fiction or nonfiction)
*Read a book about politics, in your country or another (fiction or
nonfiction)
*Read a food memoir
*Read a play
*Read a book with a main character that has a mental illness
Send a photo of your completed list, with the qualifying titles for each task filled in, to readharder@bookriot.com by Dec 31 to receive a 30% discount from the Book Riot store. And for you multi-taskers who found titles that ticked more than one box: well done! It’s A-OK to use the same book for multiple categories
Lorraine wrote: "JoLene wrote: "I like to track my challenges on GR. Will there be a post with all the tasks like there is for 2015 that I can copy into a GR thread??"Here is the list:
*Read a horror book
*Read..."
Thanks!!!
The bookshelves need some attention. Some of the 2016 tasks are there, and some aren't, and some include "2016" in the shelf name and some don't.
Book Riot wrote: "It's here! It's here! Here's your 2016 Read Harder challenge checklist. We'll create corresponding boards for it closer to the start of the new year.
http://bookriot.com/2015/12/15/2016-b......"
Thanks! Already on my way. Shall we just continue to add books to the 2015 bookshelf? Or, is there a 2016 and I've just missed it?
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