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2019 ~ Annual Levels Reading Challenge
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Jan 04, 2019 10:14AM
I'll definitely count novellas, but not duplicates. I'm still contemplating DNFs. Usually if I DNF it's right away, but I just did one after 60%! I won't count it toward my GR challenge, but I feel like it should count somewhere!
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I want to know what you guys are doing! I tend to have a lot of DNFs so if I include them it probably won't be unles..."
I probably wont include DNF's...but that's just me. I tend to not DNF very many books (like one a year, so this wouldn't affect me anyway) because I'm very OCD like that, I have to know how they end. *shrug*
Robin, I totally hear you! DNFs make me so mad. I always have a lot and it's such a waste! 😡If I were at 60% and ready to give up, I would super-duper skim to the end and call it "read"! 😉
I plan on doing a few re-reads this year (like your book 1 when 2 is out) and it will be a year since first time I read it....so it's almost like a brand new story! When I re-read, I don't skim, so in my rule book they count for all my challenges! 😁
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Grey wrote: "Robin wrote: "Grey wrote: "Your challenge, Robin...your list! Go for whatever works for you!"I want to know what you guys are doing! I tend to have a lot of DNFs so if I include them it probably ..."
I made Renee tell me the ending! But truthfully, I doubt this will be an issue. I knew right away it wasn't for me. IDK why I kept going.
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How can I help???
Leslie wrote: "Robin, I totally hear you! DNFs make me so mad. I always have a lot and it's such a waste! 😡If I were at 60% and ready to give up, I would super-duper skim to the end and call it "read"! 😉
I pla..."
I'd definitely count rereads even in non-reread slots. But it's rare that I reread anything other than stuff I do for Emma and the New Camelot Trilogy. I'm soooo rereading that this year!
Grey wrote: "Ela wrote: "I'm lost!"
How can I help???"
Until I saw your best of list I hadn't realized you were a re-reader Grey.
How can I help???"
Until I saw your best of list I hadn't realized you were a re-reader Grey.
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If I were at 60% and ready to give up, I would super-duper skim to the end and call it
If I were at 60% and ready to give up, I would super-duper skim to the end and call it "read"! 😉
I pla..."
I'd definitely count rereads even in non-reread slots. But it's rare that I reread anything other than stuff I do for Emma and the New Camelot Trilogy. I'm soooo rereading that this year!
Oh girl, mmmm, I want to reread that one too!
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How can I help???"
Until I saw your best of list I hadn't realized you were a re-reader Grey."
I'm normally not! LOL! I had a wicked slump this past year. I needed some Christina Lauren and Rhysand to pull me out. LOL!
Re-reads are good when you are slumping.
Robin wrote: "I'll definitely count novellas, but not duplicates. I'm still contemplating DNFs. Usually if I DNF it's right away, but I just did one after 60%! I won't count it toward my GR challenge, but I feel..."See, if I got past 50%, I'd count it on my GR challenge. You put in the time and got it off your GR tbr, it should count!
Grey wrote: "Ela wrote: "I'm lost!"How can I help???"
I think this challenge is just too much and I didn't even attempt the Romanceopoly one...
JOINING IN ON THIS AND LET'S SEE HOW IT GOES!1.) A book with a red cover An Anonymous Girl
2.) Read a YA or NA fiction
3.) A book under 300 pages
4.) A book you got for free
5.) Reread the first book of a series you love
6.) Read a book that takes place during the summer
7.) A book whose title starts with the letter M
8.) Read a romance novel
9.) A book that has been turned into a TV Show or Movie
10.) A book with a title done in alliteration (example: Pride and Prejudice)
11.) A New York Time's Best Seller (Past or Present)
12.) Free Space- Pick any book!
13.) A book from Maryse's 5 star list ~ http://www.maryse.net/tag/5-stars
14.) Read a book with an animal on the cover
15.) Read a book with a color in the title
16.) Reread a book you have recommended to someone else
17.) Read a book with the title in colored font
18.) A book with a number in the title
19.) Read a book with a 2 word title
20.) Read a book published by Penguin Random House
21.) Have a buddy read with a friend.
22.) A book about an artist (fictional or real)
23.) A book that has sparked debate
24.) Free Space- Pick any book!
25.) Read book 1 in a trilogy
26.) Read book 2 in the same trilogy
27.) Read book 3 in the same trilogy
28.) Read a book recommended by a friend on Social Media
29.) A book about a Librarian
30.) A book about breaking a code or a treasure hunt
31.) Read a book by a new to you author
32.) Read a book that takes place in a large city
33.) A book suggested by https://www.whatshouldireadnext.com/
34.) A book for under $3.00
35.) A book with exactly three words in the title
36.) Free Space- Pick any book!
37.) A book over 500 pages
38.) A book about time travel
39.) A book with a form of weather in the title
40.) Read a book published in a year that has some significance to you personally.
41.) A book authored by a Catherine/Katherine or variant
42.) A book outside your normal type
43.) A book from Time's All-time top 100 book list ~ http://entertainment.time.com/2005/10...
44.) Read a coming of age novel
45.) A book involving mythology, science fiction or fantasy.
46.) Read a self-published book
47.) A book with the word dream in the title
48.) Free Space- Pick any book!
49.) Read a book on a banned book list
50.) The most recent book in a series you haven't finished
51.) A book that you judged by its cover (either positively or negatively)
52.) A book that takes place in your home state
53.) A book from a friend's favorite's list
54.) Read a book written by your favorite author
55.) Read a book you've previously abandoned
56.) A book about a real or fictional politician
57.) A book set in a foreign country
58.) A book with a tree or forest on the cover
59.) A book with the letter Z in the title
60.) Free Space- Pick any book!
I'm going to update this list once a month. I read fast and some might fit in multiple spots, where others fit in none.
I think I'm going to join in. Should I just copy the list and then just edit as I read? Or are we going to end up with a thread that is thousands of pages long?
Stephanie wrote: "I think I'm going to join in. Should I just copy the list and then just edit as I read? Or are we going to end up with a thread that is thousands of pages long?"I've just been updating my original post.
1.) A book with a red cover An Exaltation of Larks 5 Stars2.) Read a YA or NA fiction
3.) A book under 300 pages
4.) A book you got for free End of Day *3 stars
5.) Reread the first book of a series you love
6.) Read a book that takes place during the summerThe Good Ones 3 stars
7.) A book whose title starts with the letter M Managed*3.5 Stars
8.) Read a romance novel
9.) A book that has been turned into a TV Show or Movie
10.) A book with a title done in alliteration (example: Pride and Prejudice)
11.) A New York Time's Best Seller (Past or Present)
12.) Free Space- Pick any book! Verity *5 Stars
13.) A book by from Maryse's 5 star list
14.) Read a book with an animal on the cover
15.) Read a book with a color in the title
16.) Reread a book you have recommended to someone else
17.) Read a book with the title in colored fontBittersweet 4 stars
18.) A book with a number in the title Four Seconds to Lose *3 Stars
19.) Read a book with a 2 word title That Guy* 4 Stars
20.) Read a book published by Penguin Random House
21.) Have a buddy read with a friend.
22.) A book about an artist (fictional or real) River Wild *3 Stars
23.) A book that has sparked debate
24.) Free Space- Pick any book!
25.) Read book 1 in a trilogy One is a Promise *4 stars
26.) Read book 2 in the same trilogy Two is a Lie *5 stars
27.) Read book 3 in the same trilogy Three is a War *4 stars
28.) Read a book recommended by a friend on Social MediaMy Favorite Half-Night Stand *5 Stars
29.) A book about a Librarian Forever, Interrupted* 3.5 Stars
30.) A book about breaking a code or a treasure hunt
31.) Read a book by a new to you author
32.) Read a book that takes place in a large city
33.) A book suggested by https://www.whatshouldireadnext.com/
34.) A book for under $3.00
35.) A book with exactly three words in the title All Your Perfects *5 stars
36.) Free Space- Pick any book!
37.) A book over 500 pages Binding 13 4 stars
38.) A book about time travel
39.) A book with a form of weather in the title
40.) Read a book published in a year that has some significance to you personally.
41.) A book authored by a Catherine/Katherine or variant
42.) A book outside your normal type
43.) A book from Time's All-time top 100 book list (find it here)
44.) Read a coming of age novel Where the Crawdads Sing 5++ stars
45.) A book involving mythology, science fiction or fantasy.
46.) Read a self-published book
47.) A book with the word dream in the title
48.) Free Space- Pick any book!
49.) Read a book on a banned book list The Wild *3 Stars
50.) The most recent book in a series you haven't finished
51.) A book that you judged by its cover (either positively or negatively)
52.) A book that takes place in your home state
53.) A book from a friend's favorite's list
54.) Read a book written by your favorite author
55.) Read a book you've previously abandoned
56.) A book about a real or fictional politician The Kiss Thief *3 stars
57.) A book set in a foreign country
58.) A book with a tree or forest on the cover
59.) A book with the letter Z in the title
60.) Free Space- Pick any book!
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Hello, Grey. Thanks to Robin's encouragement, I'll be joining Overachiever.1.) A book with a red cover - Corrupt by Penelope Douglas ✔ (2⭐)
2.) Read a YA or NA fiction - Nowhere But Here by Katie McGarry ✔ (3.5⭐)
3.) A book under 300 pages - Making Up by Lucy Parker ✔ (4.5⭐)
4.) A book you got for free - Getting Hot with the Scot by Melonie Johnson ✔ (4.5⭐)
5.) Reread the first book of a series you love - The Unidentified Redhead by Alice Clayton✔ (4+⭐)
6.) Read a book that takes place during the summer - Settling the Score by RS Grey✔(4⭐)
7.) A book whose title starts with the letter M - Maid in England by Brenda St. John Brown ✔ (4.75⭐)
8.) Read a romance novel - Let Me Burn by Carrie Elks ✔ (4+⭐)
9.) A book that has been turned into a TV Show or Movie - The Lost Husband by Katherine Center ✔ (5+⭐)
10.) A book with a title done in alliteration (example: Pride and Prejudice) - The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid ✔ (4.5⭐)
11.) A New York Time's Best Seller (Past or Present) - An American Marriage by Tayari Jones ✔ (4⭐)
12.) Free Space- Pick any book! - The Military Wife by Laura Trentham ✔ (5⭐)
13.) A book by from Maryse's 5 star list - My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan ✔ (4.5⭐)
14.) Read a book with an animal on the cover - Swimming for Sunlight by Allie Larkin✔(5⭐)
15.) Read a book with a color in the title - A Different Blue by Amy Harmon ✔ (4.75⭐)
16.) Reread a book you have recommended to someone else - Sweet Dreams by Kristen Ashley ✔ (4-5⭐)
17.) Read a book with the title in colored font - The Last by Tawna Fenske ✔ (4.5⭐)
18.) A book with a number in the title - I Owe You One by Sophie Kinsella ✔ (4⭐)
19.) Read a book with a 2 word title - Forever, Interrupted by Taylor Jenkins Reid✔(4.5⭐)
20.) Read a book published by Penguin Random House - One Day in December by Josie Silver ✔(4.5+⭐)
21.) Have a buddy read with a friend - The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren (BR w/ Robin Hill) ✔ (4.5⭐)
22.) A book about an artist (fictional or real) - The Light We Lost by Jill Santopolo✔(3.5⭐)
23.) A book that has sparked debate - All the Ugly and Wonderful Things by Bryn Greenwood ✔ (Unrated)
24.) Free Space- Pick any book! - Rules of Engagement by Mika Jolie ✔ (4.5⭐)
25.) Read book 1 in a trilogy - Motion by Penny Reid ✔ (4⭐)
26.) Read book 2 in the same trilogy - Space by Penny Reid ✔ (3.5⭐)
27.) Read book 3 in the same trilogy - Time by Penny Reid ✔ (3.75⭐)
28.) Read a book recommended by a friend on Social Media - Meet Me at Beachcomber Bay by Jill Mansell ✔ (5⭐)
29.) A book about a Librarian - Before Jamaica Lane by Samantha Young ✔ (4.5⭐)
30.) A book about breaking a code or a treasure hunt - How to Love a Duke in Ten Days by Kerrigan Byrne ✔ (5⭐)
31.) Read a book by a new to you author - Parallel Lies by Georgia Rose ✔ (4.75⭐)
32.) Read a book that takes place in a large city - The Fallback by Mariah Dietz✔(4.5⭐)
33.) A book suggested by https://www.whatshouldireadnext.com/ - (via Dating-ish by Penny Reid) The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata ✔ (4.5⭐)
34.) A book for under $3.00 - Unbreak My Heart by Nicole Jacquelyn ✔ (4.5⭐)
35.) A book with exactly three words in the title - The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang✔(4.5⭐)
36.) Free Space - Pick any book! - Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton ✔ (4.5⭐)
37.) A book over 500 pages - Cake by J. Bengtsson ✔ (3.75⭐)
38.) A book about time travel - What the Wind Knows by Amy Harmon ✔ (5++⭐)
39.) A book with a form of weather in the title - Riders on the Storm by Robin Hill✔(5+⭐)
40.) Read a book published in a year that has some significance to you personally - Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean ✔ (4.25⭐)
41.) A book authored by a Catherine/Katherine or variant - Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center ✔ (5⭐)
42.) A book outside your normal type - The First Girl Child by Amy Harmon ✔ (5⭐)
43.) A book from Time's All-time top 100 book list (find it here) - The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark ✔ (3⭐)
44.) Read a coming of age novel - Four Three Two One by Courtney C. Stevens ✔ (4.5⭐)
45.) A book involving mythology, science fiction or fantasy - Waterfall by Lisa T. Bergren (4⭐)
46.) Read a self-published book - Be the Girl by KA Tucker ✔ (4⭐)
47.) A book with the word dream in the title - Another Chance to Dream by Lynn Kurland ✔ (4.5⭐)
48.) Free Space- Pick any book! - Dark Wild Night by Christina Lauren ✔ (4.5⭐)
49.) Read a book on a banned book list
50.) The most recent book in a series you haven't finished - Long Live the Beautiful Hearts by Emma Scott ✔ (4.5⭐)
51.) A book that you judged by its cover (either positively or negatively) - Her Invisible Soldier: A Military Romance with a Twist by Grace Risata ✔ (3⭐)
52.) A book that takes place in your home state (WA) - Petal Plucker by Iris Morland✔(2.5⭐)
53.) A book from a friend's favorite's list - After I Do by Taylor Jenkins Reid ✔ (4.5⭐)
54.) Read a book written by your favorite author - Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid ✔ (5+⭐)
55.) Read a book you've previously abandoned - Controlled Burn by Lynda J. Cox✔(2.5⭐)
56.) A book about a real or fictional politician - The One That Got Away by Leigh Himes✔ (5⭐)
57.) A book set in a foreign country - (Paris) Sweet Filthy Boy by Christina Lauren✔(4.5⭐)
58.) A book with a tree or forest on the cover - The Sweet Gum Tree by Katherine Allred✔(4⭐)
59.) A book with the letter Z in the title - Crazy Old Money: A BWWM Billionaire Romantic Comedy by Kilby Blades✔(4⭐)
60.) Free Space- Pick any book! - The Hunter by Kerrigan Byrne ✔ (4⭐)
T. wrote: "Hello, Grey. Thanks to Robin's encouragement, I'll be joining."Woo hoo! Now help me fill out this list! 😂
Robin wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "I think I'm going to join in. Should I just copy the list and then just edit as I read? Or are we going to end up with a thread that is thousands of pages long?"I've just been u..."
I’m doing the same.
Michele wrote: "Robin wrote: "Stephanie wrote: "I think I'm going to join in. Should I just copy the list and then just edit as I read? Or are we going to end up with a thread that is thousands of pages long?"I'..."
I *was* doing that then accidentally closed the page! Doh!!!
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Grey wrote: "I will be starting a new page in February!"What do you mean? Are we doing a new page every month? I was linking the books I'd completed but I probably shouldn't if that's the case.
Is there a way we can one thread for the year? Copying and pasting lists each month sounds like more work than just updating original list. Right? 🤔Thats how I've always done yearly challenges in other groups. Sorry Grey, I dont mean to be a pain. 😒
Ooh, I better wait for clarification before I start trying to fill mine in again.
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If we are doing a vote, one thread is my preference. But I am cool with what majority wants. 😀Grey, as the mod, can you delete entries? If so, maybe going back and deleting the unnecessary entries would clean things up and trim down thread? I don't know...I'm trying to make things easier and I am probably just complicating them. 🤪
One thread is my preference too...if we are voting.
Maybe a thread showing everyones list and where we update and another where we talk about the thread and the updates we are doing?
Stephanie wrote: "Maybe a thread showing everyones list and where we update and another where we talk about the thread and the updates we are doing?"I like this idea. I'm fine with moving my post to another thread since all the coding will move with it. But I'd prefer to just have the one thread to deal with after that.
Grey I can't copy the list of 60 books. can you copy it and message it to me?
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Hi ladies! ❤️I haven’t been very active on here (especially since Amazon automatically updates when I start and finish a book) but I’d like to CHANGE that this year!!
So, I’m in on the overachiever level. Not sure if I’ll make it but at least it will help me narrow it down when I’m trying to pick a new book. Last year was a BUST for me reading wise. 🙄
Just so I understand, are you going to start a separate thread where we can update our picks and what we’ve finished, or will we just update our posts here?
Never mind. I just read your comment above mine, Grey.
Amy wrote: "Never mind. I just read your comment above mine, Grey."AMY!!!!! Yay, you're here! And you're reading with us!
Yep, I’m here and excited for this reading challenge...and to be hanging with you guys again! 😁
*holds out glass to Amy for celebratory cocktails*
*refills Leslie and Amy's glasses for celebratory cocktails*
Guess I’m late to this party-okay *last call* is on me 😘
Last call? What’s that? *chugs cocktail and fixes more*
lol well for me it is as I get up at 3:30 🙁 damn job and all
Stupid adulting, making us work and all. That’s okay, I’ll take it from here. *takes Jenn’s cocktail*
*hip bumps her towards her bed*
This is going to be a work in progress (and I’ll probably ask for suggestions, i.e., book about a treasure hunt)...1.) A book with a red cover Love Hate Love
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3.) A book under 300 pages
4.) A book you got for free
5.) Reread the first book of a series you love Half-Blood
6.) Read a book that takes place during the summer It Started in June
7.) A book whose title starts with the letter M
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9.) A book that has been turned into a TV Show or Movie You
10.) A book with a title done in alliteration (example: Pride and Prejudice) Black and Blue
11.) A New York Time's Best Seller (Past or Present) The Light We Lost
12.) Free Space- Pick any book!
13.) A book by from Maryse's 5 star list
14.) Read a book with an animal on the cover
15.) Read a book with a color in the title
16.) Reread a book you have recommended to someone else The Sweet Gum Tree
17.) Read a book with the title in colored font
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19.) Read a book with a 2 word title
20.) Read a book published by Penguin Random House
21.) Have a buddy read with a friend How to Walk Away Reading with R!
22.) A book about an artist (fictional or real) Just an Illusion - Side A <— rock stars are artists, too ;)
23.) A book that has sparked debate
24.) Free Space- Pick any book!
25.) Read book 1 in a trilogy One is a Promise
26.) Read book 2 in the same trilogy Two is a Lie
27.) Read book 3 in the same trilogy Three is a War
28.) Read a book recommended by a friend on Social Media
29.) A book about a Librarian
30.) A book about breaking a code or a treasure hunt
31.)
32.) Read a book that takes place in a large city
33.) A book suggested by https://www.whatshouldireadnext.com/
34.) A book for under $3.00
35.) A book with exactly three words in the title
36.) Free Space- Pick any book!
37.) A book over 500 pages
38.) A book about time travel Luffs
39.) A book with a form of weather in the title What the Wind Knows
40.) Read a book published in a year that has some significance to you personally
41.) A book authored by a Catherine/Katherine or variant
42.) A book outside your normal type
43.) A book from Time's All-time top 100 book list
44.) Read a coming of age novel The Infinite Pieces of Us
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46.) Read a self-published book
47.) A book with the word dream in the title Butterfly Dreams
48.) Free Space- Pick any book!
49.) Read a book on a banned book list The Handmaid's Tale
50.) The most recent book in a series you haven't finished Fallen Crest Home
51.) A book that you judged by its cover (either positively or negatively) He's Gone
52.) A book that takes place in your home state
53.) A book from a friend's favorite's list Too Good Girl
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55.) Read a book you've previously abandoned The Empty Jar
56.) A book about a real or fictional politician The Kiss Thief
57.) A book set in a foreign country Lost In Scotland
58.) A book with a tree or forest on the cover Lemongrass Hope
59.) A book with the letter Z in the title
60.) Free Space- Pick any book!
Amy wrote: "This is going to be a work in progress (and I’ll probably ask for suggestions, i.e., book about a treasure hunt)...1.) A book with a red cover How to Walk Away
2.) Read a YA or NA..."
I have How to Walk Away as my Kathrine book. Maybe we can BR!
Sounds like a plan! I can find another red-covered book for number 1. Just let me know when you’re ready!
Amy wrote: "Stupid adulting, making us work and all. That’s okay, I’ll take it from here. *takes Jenn’s cocktail*
*hip bumps her towards her bed*"
stupid adulting is right-been up 4 hours already and been at work for 2 of those. UGH so for me it feels like it is already afternoon, perhaps I can have the drink you took away from me back :-)
Amy (and everybody), what I am doing is making a hard copy list of each book as I read it and what categories it ticks off. That way if my "red cover book" also qualifies for other ones, I can easily switch things around later. 'Cause what if I read another red book this year??? Then my original red book can count for something else. I figure if I dont write everything down as I read it, I will forget details. Like in December will I remember book from January had artist in it? I think not!!!
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Grey wrote: "Amy, where you been? I miss you when you're not here!😘 I'll update the main post on Friday night, no biggie!"I know! I was pretty scarce here and on the blog, but I hope to change all that. 😊
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