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message 1: by Jill (last edited Jan 10, 2016 11:47AM) (new)

Jill Hutchinson (bucs1960) This will be a fun challenge for everyone. If you are interested in participating, I will set up a thread for you titled your name and BOOKS READ IN 2016. All those who participated in 2015 will automatically have their own thread.

You can track all of the books that you have read during 2016 and get credit for them.

If you want to participate, post your request here or send me a PM and I will create for you your own thread so that you can challenge yourself. Remember, if you participated in 2015, you do not need to post a request. Always when you list your books only after finishing them, include the finish date, the name of the book (add book cover), the author's and author's photo link if available. Don't forget to number them consecutively so that you can keep track.

So let me know, and you can get started. You really are only competing against yourself and seeing how well you can do. Also, you can start this challenge any time at all...just send me a PM or post here and I will set up your own personal thread. Great way to keep track of your completed books.

Also, they can be in any genre, hardcopy, paperback, audiobooks, kindle, nook, sony e-reader. But they cannot be listed until you finish them. And you have to include the finish date (any genre), rating, short review, and genre type.

By the way, even if you do not think that you can make 50 books..it is still a great way to spur yourself on. Also there are those of you who I think will go beyond 50 since some of you are such avid readers.

Happy Reading,

Bentley

Sample Guide: (this is not an optional format but must be followed)

Our Required Format:

JANUARY

1. My Early Life, 1874-1904 by Winston S. Churchill by Winston S. Churchill Winston S. Churchill
Finish date: January 10,2016
Genre: (whatever genre the book happens to be)
Rating: A
Review: You can add text from a review you have written but no links to any review elsewhere even Goodreads. And that is about it. Just make sure to number consecutively and just add the months.


message 2: by Terry (new)

Terry (terryhreader) | 454 comments Yes. Please. Sign me up.


message 3: by Jill (new)

Jill Hutchinson (bucs1960) It has been set up. You will find your thread at this link. Thanks so much for joining us.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


message 4: by Steven (new)

Steven Harbin (stevenharbin) | 105 comments I've participated in the past, but I can't remember if I did so in 2015. Can you sign me up? Thanks!


message 5: by Jill (new)

Jill Hutchinson (bucs1960) Steven, your new thread is up and can be found at this link. Happy reading in 2016

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


message 6: by [deleted user] (new)

May I have a thread? Thank you!


message 7: by Jill (new)

Jill Hutchinson (bucs1960) Marietta.....your new thread is up and can be found at this link. Happy reading in 2016

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


message 8: by Jill (new)

Jill Hutchinson (bucs1960) Sarah......your new thread is up at the link below and ready to go. Good luck with your challenge.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


message 9: by Deborah (new)

Deborah Mesplay (ninapintasantamaria) | 8 comments Please sign me up! Thanks.


message 10: by Jill (new)

Jill Hutchinson (bucs1960) Deborah....your new thread is up at the link below. So glad you joined us for the 50 BOOKS challenge.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


message 11: by M (new)

M Beal Hello, is it to late to sign up?


message 12: by Jill (last edited Jan 24, 2016 11:17AM) (new)

Jill Hutchinson (bucs1960) It is never too late, M. This is just a way to keep track of what you read in 2016 and see what others are reading that might interest you.

Your new thread is up at the link below.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


message 13: by M (new)

M Beal Thank you Jill, Looking forward to doing this again.


message 14: by Jill (new)

Jill Hutchinson (bucs1960) Monica.....your new thread is up and can be found at the link below. We are glad you joined us this year.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


message 15: by Betty (new)

Betty (bellemercier) I would love to participate! :)


message 16: by Jill (new)

Jill Hutchinson (bucs1960) Betty......so glad you are joining us. Your new thread is up at the link below:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


message 17: by chengkaizhu (new)

chengkaizhu | 4 comments Hi Jill, I want to have a try. Can I start from some easy novel? I am a foreign students and want to improve my English reading.


message 18: by Samanta (new)

Samanta   (almacubana) You can read whatever you want for this challenge :)


message 19: by Jill (last edited Feb 22, 2016 10:45AM) (new)

Jill Hutchinson (bucs1960) Chengkai......your topic is now up and ready to go. It may be found at:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

As Samanta pointed out, it is your choice as to what books you wish to read and post on the challenge. It is a good way to check your progress and we are glad you joined us.


message 20: by Rosemary (new)

Rosemary (rcrumpsi) | 6 comments Hello Jill,

I would like to participate in the challenge. Can I count the books I have already read in 2016 that I have posted on Goodreads?
Thanks, Rosemary


message 21: by Jill (last edited Feb 28, 2016 12:41PM) (new)

Jill Hutchinson (bucs1960) Rosemary......your new 50 Books topic has been added and may be found at:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

You certainly may count all the books that you have read in 2016. We are glad you have joined us.


message 22: by Andrea (new)

Andrea Maisano (petitchevalier) | 112 comments can I join in? thanx


message 23: by Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief (new)

Bentley | 44291 comments Mod
Sure Petit - we have a standard format that you must follow though.

I will set up a thread for you.


message 24: by Jim (new)

Jim Collett | 0 comments I would like to participate. I have been tracking my reading on Goodreads, so I already have several to enter. Thanks, Jim


message 25: by Jill (new)

Jill Hutchinson (bucs1960) Jim wrote: "I would like to participate. I have been tracking my reading on Goodreads, so I already have several to enter. Thanks, Jim"

We are so glad you are joining us, Jim. I have put up your new thread as "Jim C" since we don't want to get you confused with some other Jim!! It may be found at:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


message 26: by Steve (new)

Steve Jenkins | 39 comments I think I participated last year but cannot seem to find my thread. If I did not, I would like to have a thread set up for me.


message 27: by Jill (last edited Mar 29, 2016 07:11PM) (new)

Jill Hutchinson (bucs1960) Steve, your new thread is set up at the following link. We also have a "Steven", but you are listed as "Steve". Happy reading in 2016.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


message 28: by Jill (new)

Jill Hutchinson (bucs1960) I am puzzled by your comment about newcomers, Stephanie. Why did you think that was the case? Everyone is welcome.


message 29: by Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief (new)

Bentley | 44291 comments Mod
Stephanie - I have been away and busy so it takes a few days for us to circle to all of the threads as we are all volunteers. Everyone is welcome but we do have rules but that has nothing to do with the fact that we are all busy professionals and sometimes do not get to your request right away. Let us know if you change your mind.


message 30: by Anne-Mette (new)

Anne-Mette Brandt Hi, I have my own "50 books challenge". Is it too late to join this challenge with my list of books? And do they all have to be history related?


message 31: by Jill (last edited Jun 04, 2016 08:00PM) (new)

Jill Hutchinson (bucs1960) It is never too late to join the 50 book challenge, Anne-mette and the books do not have to be history related. Your new thread is now set up at the following link. Don't forget to utilize our format which is the introductory post in your link........welcome.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


message 32: by Karen (new)

Karen (karinlib) Hi Jill,

I am late starting this, sorry. Please set me up for the 50 books read in 2016.


message 33: by Jill (new)

Jill Hutchinson (bucs1960) It is never too late, Karen. Your new thread can be found at:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

So glad you joined us.


message 34: by Julie (new)

Julie Mozelewski (juliemozelewski) | 0 comments I would like to join! My challenge for this year is 50 books already so this is perfect.


message 35: by Jill (last edited Aug 13, 2016 05:23PM) (new)

Jill Hutchinson (bucs1960) Julie....your new thread is up and waiting for your first post. It can be found at:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Happy reading.


message 36: by Julie (new)

Julie Mozelewski (juliemozelewski) | 0 comments Jill wrote: "Julie....your new thread is up and waiting for your first post. It can be found at:

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Happy reading."


Thank you Jill!


message 37: by [deleted user] (new)

I realize it's late in the year to get started but I'd like to participate if I may. Thanks, Jill!


message 38: by Jill (last edited Oct 01, 2016 10:08AM) (new)

Jill Hutchinson (bucs1960) It's never to late to join.....Your new thread is now active and can be found at the following link.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

I shortened the name to "Aphrodite" for space considerations.


message 39: by [deleted user] (new)

Thanks, Jill!


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