2025 & 2026 Reading Challenge discussion
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Introduce Yourself to the Group - 2019
Stacia wrote: "Hi everyone!I live in Montana in the US and I'm joining this group because I want to better my communication skills in regards to my thoughts/reactions to the books I'm reading. I'm currently a g..."
Welcome to the group! 75 books is a great goal and look forward to seeing what you read. All of our 15 yearly challenges are up look and see which one(s) fit your reading style and join us.
Srutha wrote: "Hi all! I am Srutha. I am from India. I am currently interning, and waiting for the results from US Universities, where I have applied for PhD.
I am open to reading pretty much all genres. Over t..."
Srutha welcome to the group! It is great that you read all genres do you have a favorite author or book. I wish you the best with all your future reading goals and your PHD. welcome and happy reading.
Niall wrote: "Hey Everyone,I'm Niall(27) from Ireland. The northern SE coast to be exact. I've joined this group to encourage me to read more as I tend to start a book and take forever to finish it, also my bo..."
Welcome Niall! I think 30 books is an awesome goal. I wouldnt worry about what others are reading or not reading as long as you are having fun. There are many people to encourage you so just give us a shout when you need us.
Marianne wrote: "Hi, I've been an inactive member of the group for a while. This year I'm hoping to participate more by joining in some of the challenges. I'm working on stretching myself in terms of what kinds of ..."Welcome glad to see you have decided to take an active role in our group. I think that finding one or two challenges that you love is a great way to motivate your reading. I for sure understand and hope that you are having fun and not feeling like this is a chore. If you need anything let us know.
Hi everyone!My name is Manda, I’m a 24 year old student from the Netherlands.
Usually I only combine my hobby reading with my other hobby traveling, but I’m really trying to read more at home. I hope to join some challenges to motivate me extra and give an extra dimension to choosing what books to read.
For now my challenge is set at 24 books in 2019.
Also hope to get in touch with some people to discuss books and get some recommendations :)
Manda wrote: "Hi everyone!My name is Manda, I’m a 24 year old student from the Netherlands.
Usually I only combine my hobby reading with my other hobby traveling, but I’m really trying to read more at home. I ..."
Hi Manda welcome! I am glad that you will be using the challenges as a way to read more at home and look forward to seeing what you decide to read in 2019.
I'm Catie from California. My goal is 50 books this year and I thought it would be fun to work towards it with a group. Looking forward to the year in reading!
Hi everyone! I finally got back into officially reading after a year and a half hiatus, and honestly, I've never felt better. Now that I'm finally over my reading block, I've been diving into new books lately. The first book I finished for this year was Carry On by Rainbow Rowell, which was absolutely amazing, and I hope to continue with my goal of reading 30 books for 2019. Right now I'm in the process of reading Gone Girl and listening to the audiobook of Simon Vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda. I'm confident that I'll be able to accomplish my goal and I'm glad to be a part of this community.
Kate wrote: "Srutha wrote: "Hi all! I am Srutha. I am from India. I am currently interning, and waiting for the results from US Universities, where I have applied for PhD.
I am open to reading pretty much all..."
Hi Kate!
Thank you very much! I look forward to get recommendations from those in this group, and I am waiting for future discussions on various books as well!
Hello Everyone, I am Albert from Ghana, currently studying in Russia.
I love reading all kinds of books especially romance, science, mystery and philosophical books.
I joined this group to challenge myself, and read more books this year.
Hello! My name is Evi, and I'm from Hungary. I joined this group today, because I'm interested in reading challenges and such things. Plus I want to develop my English, as well as I want to make book buddies. :) I love reading - books, ebooks on my Kindle, sometimes I listen audiobooks, but I prefer reading.My favourite genres are mystery, crime, thriller, and I like reading SF stories nowadays, so I add sci-fi to my list too. Sometimes I feel the need of funny, lighthearted books, that's when I choose chick-lit books.
My reading goal for this year to read 50 books. That's about one book per week, I hope I can reach this number.
Hi Evi!Good luck with your challenge! I like the same genres and am curious to see what you'll read and maybe get some inspiration!
Manda wrote: "Hi Evi!Good luck with your challenge! I like the same genres and am curious to see what you'll read and maybe get some inspiration!"
Thanks! :)
Hi everyone I'm Samantha (25) and I'm from Scotland. I'm new to Good Reads and still trying to figure out how to use it out. I normally read paranormal/fantasy/romance books albeit for 2019 I'm trying to broaden my literary horizons and read some classics and have just started Little Woman. My goal is to read at least 1 classic a month and then an extra of my usual tastes if time.
I've joined this group as I'd love to keep track and meet other like minded people and find a few recommendations!
Catie wrote: "I'm Catie from California. My goal is 50 books this year and I thought it would be fun to work towards it with a group. Looking forward to the year in reading!"Catie so happy to have you reading with us welcome to the group! I hope you have a blast reading your 50 books.
Jenna wrote: "Hi everyone! I finally got back into officially reading after a year and a half hiatus, and honestly, I've never felt better. Now that I'm finally over my reading block, I've been diving into new ..."
Hi Jenna welcome! Welcome back to the bookworld, I liked Simon and the Agenda I can't wait to see what you think. 30 books is a great plan I hope you join one challenge and find one book you tell all your friends about.
Hello everyone, my name is Anton. I'm Ukrainian. Last year, I set a goal to read 50 books, but I could only read 40. But compared to the previous year, which read only 2, this is a fantastic result. These challenges work perfectly and help. This year I set the goal of 50 again :)
Albert wrote: "Hello Everyone, I am Albert from Ghana, currently studying in Russia.
I love reading all kinds of books especially romance, science, mystery and philosophical books.
I joined this group to cha..."
Welcome Albert happy to have you as a member!
Alyssa wrote: "Hello! My name is Evi, and I'm from Hungary. I joined this group today, because I'm interested in reading challenges and such things. Plus I want to develop my English, as well as I want to make bo..."hi Evi welcome. Happy to have you join us. There are many challenges to help you reach your book I hope you look around and join us.
Samantha wrote: "Hi everyone I'm Samantha (25) and I'm from Scotland. I'm new to Good Reads and still trying to figure out how to use it out. I normally read paranormal/fantasy/romance books albeit for 2019 I'm t..."
Hi Samantha! Do you have a favorite paranormal author? I am also trying to slide into classics so I wish us both luck. There is many things to do so have fun.
Blagica wrote: "Samantha wrote: "Hi everyone I'm Samantha (25) and I'm from Scotland. I'm new to Good Reads and still trying to figure out how to use it out. I normally read paranormal/fantasy/romance books albe..."
Blagica wrote: "Samantha wrote: "Hi everyone I'm Samantha (25) and I'm from Scotland. I'm new to Good Reads and still trying to figure out how to use it out.
I normally read paranormal/fantasy/romance books albe..."
Hey. I have been pretty obsessed with Sarah J Mass recently and have just finished Kingdom of Ash. You? Glad to know I'm not alone!
Hey people, I'm Vishaka and I'm from Canada. I like fantasy and romance the best, but not the sappy romance. The star-crossed romance that tortures you is my favorite.
My goal is 300 books (optimistically!)
Vishaka wrote: "Hey people, I'm Vishaka and I'm from Canada. I like fantasy and romance the best, but not the sappy romance. The star-crossed romance that tortures you is my favorite.
My goal is 300 books (optim..."
Welcome to the group! Wishing you the best with your ambitious goal. There are tons of challenges for you to join. I wish you the best of luck.
Hey Everyone!I'm Rashid and I'm originally from Bangladesh but living in the United States. I joined the group yesterday and just wrote down in a thread about the books I wanted to read for 2019. I'm mostly into non-fiction and science(slowly shifted from fiction to non-fiction in my early 20's) and open to almost any book which captures my interest. I was looking for a way to be accountable about what I am reading and interact with people who are also determined to read more this year and I found this to be the first group on goodreads! My reading goal is to get close to 24 books within the year so fingers crossed!
Looking forward to interacting with you guys on this platform :)
Rashid wrote: "Hey Everyone!I'm Rashid and I'm originally from Bangladesh but living in the United States. I joined the group yesterday and just wrote down in a thread about the books I wanted to read for 2019...."
Welcome Rashid. Happy Reading in 2019!
Hello Everyone! My name is Ana and i live in the US. My goal for this year is 50 books and last year i picked up reading again. Set a goal for 40 and ended up at 48.
So glad i found goodreads and so many book recs
Anne wrote: "Hello Everyone! My name is Ana and i live in the US. My goal for this year is 50 books and last year i picked up reading again. Set a goal for 40 and ended up at 48.
So glad i found goodreads and..."
Welcome to the group Ana! Congratulations on exceeding your 2018 goal! Happy reading in 2019!
-Kate-
Hi!
I'm Alessandra, I live in Switzerland and I've joined this group because I like to read books and I want to set myself a goal this year (my goal will be 10 books, but school books don't count). My boyfriend got me Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen for christmas, which inspired me to do this challenge. I'll be reading 9 classics and a book I got long ago but never started reading.
If anyone has any suggestions on good classics feel free to comment.
I'm Alessandra, I live in Switzerland and I've joined this group because I like to read books and I want to set myself a goal this year (my goal will be 10 books, but school books don't count). My boyfriend got me Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen for christmas, which inspired me to do this challenge. I'll be reading 9 classics and a book I got long ago but never started reading.
If anyone has any suggestions on good classics feel free to comment.
Welcome Everyone happy to have you join us.
Blagica wrote: "Welcome Everyone happy to have you join us."Thank you!
Hi everyone, my name is Nitin, I'm a 21 years old college student from India.I prefer reading science fiction and fantasy but I am trying to expand my reading horizons, so any suggestions and recommendations will be welcome.
I am aiming to read at least 20 books this year.
Hey there! I'm Mary from the Atlanta, GA area. I work full-time and have two young children, so reading time is limited. I also knit a lot (and do other crafts) but I've decided to re-prioritize reading this year! I was really disappointed in how little I read in 2018 - only 21 books - when I read easily over a 100 in 2014. Years ago, I got addicted to paranormal romance and contemporary romance. Then I moved on to romantic suspense and thrillers. One year, my reading numbers were affected because I read a lot of fanfiction and I didn't count those books/stories. More recently, I'm back to reading literary fiction and non-fiction too. I'll basically read just about anything if it's good.I love talking about books and reading, and I was updating my info on Goodreads when I stumbled upon this group. I hope to be more involved in discussions and challenges. This year, I'm hoping to read at least 30 books, which is a conservative number. Hopefully I'll read even more!
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Hello World of 2019 Readers!!I'm Keri and I'm from Wisconsin! I am a hobby artist/author, but mostly a fairly dedicated reader. I love fantasy and mangas (how could I not? It's beautiful art and fantastic stories crammed into one book!). I also have a dog named Fable (because she looks like the perfect storybook dog) and a cat named Sushi (because the word is so much fun to say and I love going around the house singing her name . . . most of the time she responds which just tickles me pink).
I'm in love with the idea of having a reader buddy/penpal/confidante/twin, but am too lazy (mostly just too selfish) to put the work and effort into finding the right partner. One of these days though!
I joined Goodreads back in 2016 and I believe I joined this group same year. I love this group. I am so glad I discovered them. It is an amazing group of people with so much fun stuff going on. My goal for 2020 (because it is sooooo not going to happen this year) is to put aside my quantity reading goal and do every challenge possible that this group offers and become way more involved in it.
I also love traveling. This year I will be going to Iceland in April (flight, place, attractions already booked and paid for!). I am so excited about traveling that I have already planned out my trips up to the next 8 years (after that, I will grow up and become an adult and settle down and do normal adult things) and the places include but are not limited to: Thailand, Ireland, Scotland, London, Costa Rica, Bali (SP?) and hopefully Brazil or New Zealand. I haven't figured out which yet.
I wish you all a fantastic reading year and would love to get to know more of you better. =DDD
Alexander wrote: "Hello everyone :)My name is Alex, and i live on the Sunshine coast in Australia.
I have been a heavy drinker all my life, and most of my time was spent drunk. Drunk yet functional. I have come t..."
Wow! Congrats on that!
Reading more (in my very personal opinion) is an excellent decision to make! Hope you find some very enlightening, worthwhile, and also very fun/funny books!
Hello, I'm Alexis. I'm 21 from England and I work full time in a bookstore. I joined Goodreads earlier on today after a coworker recommended it for keeping my want to read list in one place. I pretty much read anything that grabs my attention. I would love to chat with some people about what books they've found brilliant over the years, I love hearing peoples opinions about books and how passionate they can be whilst talking about them. I'm hoping to read 50 books this year or more!
Alessandra wrote: "Hi! I'm Alessandra, I live in Switzerland and I've joined this group because I like to read books and I want to set myself a goal this year (my goal will be 10 books, but school books don't count)..."
Im also trying to read some classics this year and have just started Little Woman! Its good so far but im not that far into it yet. Good luck with your challenge.
Hello All! I am Shobha from Canada. I love reading books.. I love reading suspense, fiction, classics and biographies. My goal for 2019 is 15 books. I am currently reading Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari which I started a month back. The very first book I read was ‘Not without my daughter’ by Betty Mahmoody and would recommend that book to everyone!
Happy reading everyone!! 📚😃
I’m Lauren from Louisiana. I joined the group January 2019. My friend had recommended the 50 book challenge group, but I stumbled onto this group and like the idea of each person focusing on their own individual challenge (with plenty of peer support!). I read 20 books in 2018 and in 2019 my goal is to read 24.
Alexis wrote: "Hello, I'm Alexis. I'm 21 from England and I work full time in a bookstore. I joined Goodreads earlier on today after a coworker recommended it for keeping my want to read list in one place. I pret..."If all Goodreads had was a way to keep track of all your read books, I would love it still solely for that. This is the best website I have come across about keeping tracks of Reads, finding Want to Reads, and offering all the stats of reading that I care to know. (Although, this is the ONLY website I know of so my bragging on it isn't really saying all that much. LOL).
I'm a little jealous of you working in a bookstore. I love bookstores. I love books. I love getting books super super cheap.
I also really love library book sales which my grandmother's town's library has an amazing one every year (it's massive compared to my local library's sale) that I love to go to every year. But even better, my grandmother is a friend of her library so she goes and sorts all the books that come in for the sale year round and she invites me to help her and as payment, I get to pick out any books I want for free.
I am so happy to see that you have joined us Goodreadsers, and welcome to this group as well! Hope you have a marvelous 2019 reading experience.
Alexander wrote: "Hello everyone :)My name is Alex, and i live on the Sunshine coast in Australia.
I have been a heavy drinker all my life, with most of my time spent drunk. Drunk yet functional. I have come to g..."
Hi Alex welcome to the group! Congrats on your 60 days. I hope that you join a challenge to help you reach your goal. There is many things and many books to get lost in.
Nitin wrote: "Hi everyone, my name is Nitin, I'm a 21 years old college student from India.I prefer reading science fiction and fantasy but I am trying to expand my reading horizons, so any suggestions and rec..."
Welcome to the group looking forward to seeing how you enjoy your time with our group.
Keri wrote: "Hello World of 2019 Readers!!I'm Keri and I'm from Wisconsin! I am a hobby artist/author, but mostly a fairly dedicated reader. I love fantasy and mangas (how could I not? It's beautiful art and ..."
hi Keri welcome! I look forward to seeing what you read this year. I think you will have a blast with our group here. Do you have a book or author you love or can't wait to read this year?
Alexis wrote: "Hello, I'm Alexis. I'm 21 from England and I work full time in a bookstore. I joined Goodreads earlier on today after a coworker recommended it for keeping my want to read list in one place. I pret..."Hi Alexis welcome! I am happy you found our group! As far as books I highly recommend how much time do you have and how big of a list do you want =) I will start with An Anonymous Girl I look forward to seeing which 50 books make your list.
Lauren wrote: "I’m Lauren from Louisiana. I joined the group January 2019. My friend had recommended the 50 book challenge group, but I stumbled onto this group and like the idea of each person focusing on their ..."hi Lauren welcome so happy to have you! I hope you look around and take part in all the group has to offer. Wishing you the best with your 24 books.
Luke wrote: "Hi, My name is Luke.I'm 21 Years old and from the UK.
I have tried to read in the past, but books were just never my thing, but as I've aged and matured, and my head is in a better place, I hav..."
HI Luke welcome. I think a Buddy Read might help you reach your goal of 12. Look around and join the fun let us know if you need anything.
Blagica wrote: "Keri wrote: "Hello World of 2019 Readers!!I'm Keri and I'm from Wisconsin! I am a hobby artist/author, but mostly a fairly dedicated reader. I love fantasy and mangas (how could I not? It's beaut..."
Yes!!!! I am forever waiting for Brandon Sanderson's next book in his Stormlight Archive. I remember seeing a post of his that he wasn't going to write the next one in that series until the next year but I can't remember if I read that for 2018 or 2019 so I'm not sure if I need to look for it this year or if I have to wait for next year. I'm trying to appease myself by reading his other books, like the Mistborn books or the Reckoner series (I own four out of the six for Mistborn and all three Reckoners but I am doing my own version of the TBR jar challenge and I have yet to pull any of those books out of my jar T_T I don't know why I torture myself this way).
And how about you?? Any books or authors you are excited about this year?
Hi there fellow book lovers 😊 I’m Stefanie from Trier, Germany. Thanks so much for adding me to the group. This year I’m going to try and read 52 books, probably mostly crime novels.. 🕵️♂️ Looking forward to meeting all of you! Cheers,
Stefanie
Hello! My name is Kristin, and I'm a 23 years old biology student from Norway. I mostly read fantasy and contemporary fiction, but there are also a lot of classics I would like to read. Last year there were some things happening in my life that came in the way of reading, and now that that's mostly taken care of I really want to read more again! This year my goal is to read 30 books. I'm glad I stumbled across this group as it seems like a very nice community!
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Katia welcome to the group! So happy to have you join our group! I think challenging yourself each year is a great idea. I suggest finding a challenge that you love to keep those pages turning. Best of luck to you.