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Challenge 4 of 2014: Finish What You Started!
GOLD MEDAL WINNERS!!!
Laurel
Angie
Kdbrand
Diane
Christie
Jennifer
Ashley
SILVER Medalist!!
Natalie
Anna
Bronze Medalist!
Gabriela
Finisher!
Laurel
Jennifer
Angie
Kdbrand
Anna
Diane
Christie
Gabriela
Amber
Casey
Natalie
R.A.
Anna (Yoda is my Spirit Animal)
Erika
Challenge Participants
Alexa #12:
*Amber #14: 5 TBR; 1 Owned; 1 Series (Non-YA) Total = 7!
****Angie #43: 4 TBR (1 2014, 1 adult); 6 Owned (1 non-YA); 2 series; Total = 12!
***Anna #32: 4 TBR (Adult); 2 Owned; 4 series Total = 10!
*Anna (Yoda Is My Spirit Animal) #9: 2 Owned (1 adult); 1 TBR; 4 series Total = 7!
****Ashley #11: 4 series; 4 TBR; 4 owned (1 mg) Total = 12!!
Ashley #29:
Carina #121: 1 Series Total = 1
*Casey #42: 2 Owned; 2 TBR; 2 series Total = 6!
****Christie #6: 4 TBR; 4 Series; 4 Owned (one non-YA) Total = 12!
****Diane #4: 4 TBR; 5 Owned; 3 series Total = 12!!
Emily #13: 1 Owned; 1 TBR; 1 Series Total = 3
*Erika #41: 2 series; 2 owned; 2 TBR Total = 6!
**Gabriela #45: 2 series; 4 TBR; 2 owned; Total = 8!!
Gremlin #3: 2 TBR; 2 Owned Total = 4
Hillary #40:
Jen #72: 2 series; Total = 2
****Jennifer #52: 3 Series; 4 TBR; 5 owned Total = 12!!
****Kdbrand #10: 4 series; 4 TBR; 4 Owned Total = 12!!!
Kim #40: 2 series; 2 TBR; 1 Owned (adult) Total = 5
****Laurel #7: 5 TBR; 2 series; 5 owned (2 adult) Total = 12!!!
mich #61: 1 TBR; Total = 1
***Natalie #26: 4 Owned; 5 TBR (2 mg); 2 series Total = 11!!
*R.A. #15: 1 series; 3 Owned; 3 TBR; Total = 7!
Rae #24/56:
Sandra #24/54: 2 TBR; Total = 2
Wendy F #17: 1 TBR; 1 series Total = 2
Also, it goes without saying: I'm in! My possible books include, but are not limited to
I'm in... Books in a series that I've started but not continued in over 6 months:
FINISHED 11/7/2014
Finished 12/8/2014
Finished 11/20/2014Books that have been on my TBR Goodreads bookshelf for 6 months or more:
finished 12/4/2014
finished 11/29/2012
finished 10/6/2014
Adult - finished 10/20/2014
finished 11/23/2014Books in my possession for 6 months or more:
Finished 12/19/20014
finished 11/26/2014 - adult
Finished 11/11/2014
Finished 10/31/14
Count me in! I'll investigate books later.
I'm in. I just have a few questions. So once we read books from the 3 categories we can read whatever we want or do we need to stick to the categories? Do the books in the 3 categories have to be series books or can they be any books that have been on our shelves (other than the first one obviously)? Possibilities
One or more of any books in a series that you've started but not continued in over 6 months
One or more of the books that have been on your TBR (To Be Read) Goodreads bookshelf for 6 months or more
One or more of any book that's been on your PHYSICAL book shelf for 6 months or more
(adult)
(adult)
Finished
(adult)
(adult)
![laurel [the suspected bibliophile] (laurelthereader)](https://images.gr-assets.com/users/1645808644p1/7494844.jpg)
I'm in!Possibles but I'm not holding myself to the list . . .
12/12: Done!
(TBR)
(TBR)
(TBR)
(TBR)
(series)
(shelf)
(TBR)
(series)
(shelf)/(adult)
(shelf)
(shelf)/(adult)
(shelf)
By Physical book shelf could that mean book on kindle that you have not read. My e book shelf has much more on it due to that buy with one click feature that Amazon has.
FINISHED: 7/12 OWNED:
(10/22)
(12/05)TBR:
(11/18)
(12/09)SERIES:
(11/23)
(12/02)
(12/25)Possibilities
One or more of any books in a series that you've started but not continued in over 6 months:
(middle grade)
(middle grade)
(New Adult)
(New Adult)
One or more of the books that have been on your TBR (To Be Read) Goodreads bookshelf for 6 months or more:
(adult)
(adult)
(Adult)
One or more of any book that you've had in your possession for 6 months or more. Physical or ebook, Owned or borrowed:
(New Adult)
(adult)
I'm finished! Read 12/6Continuing Series-
Read!TBR-
Read!Physical Copy:
Read!
-Owned Ebook-Read!One or more of any books in a series that you've started but not continued in over 6 months:
One or more of the books that have been on your TBR (To Be Read) Goodreads bookshelf for 6 months or more:
One or more of any book that you've had in your possession for 6 months or more. Physical or ebook, Owned or borrowed:
SOOOOOO IN!! I need this badly.Continuing Series
10/7
12/5
12/12
12/18TBR Shelf
10/17
10/29
12/3
12/5Owned
11/9
11/12
11/22
12/30
I'm in! ♦ Books in a series that you've started but not continued in over 6 months
♦ Books that have been on your TBR Goodreads bookshelf for 6 months or more
♦ Book that's been on your PHYSICAL book shelf for 6 months or more
I'm in! I hope. But I have a question. I don't use a Goodreads TBR shelf. I also almost never buy books. I read library books pretty much 99.5% of the time. Therefore, I have neither a physical bookshelf (other than library shelves) nor a goodreads TBR shelf. Can I use a mental TBR shelf, on the honor system? Because otherwise, I basically have no resource for books for this challenge.To Read List:
Continuing a Series:
(not read anything in the series since January 2014)
I am so in! I'm excited!Books in a series that you've started but not continued in over 6 months
(middle grade)
(new release)
Books that have been on my TBR GOODREADS bookshelf for 6 months or more
Books that have been on my PHYSICAL bookshelf for 6 months or more
COMPLETED:
-TBR,
-TBR,
-Physical,
-Series (non-YA),
-TBR,
-TBR,
-TBR
I'm in!! Be back with possibilities shortly!!Series
Goodreads
Physical
Finished:
Series:
Goodreads:
Physical:
So once we read books from the 3 categories we can read whatever we want or do we need to stick to the categories? Do the books in the 3 categories have to be series books or can they be any books that have been on our shelvesBy Physical book shelf could that mean book on kindle that you have not read. My e book shelf has much more on it due to that buy with one click feature that Amazon has.
Can I use a mental TBR shelf, on the honor system?
Okay, I am not Gremlin, so I'll let her have the final say with these questions. BUT, based on what we discussed I believe that the challenge is like this:
Once you have read one book from each of the three categories you can read whatever you want provided they still fit in one of those three categories. It has to be something that you have been wanting/intending to read but haven't.
No, outside of the 'series' category, the other books you read do not have to be serial books.
I am pretty sure that 'physical' book shelf only means books that you have already purchased and never read, whether that is an 'ebook' shelf or a print book shelf.
And lastly, provided you have at least one book that you've had in your possession (ebook or print book) in the last year that you can read for that category in the challenge... I think it would be fine to use a mental TBR shelf on the honor system if you don't use a Goodreads TBR. Another idea, is do you have a list of books you've wanted to get from the library that you keep putting off?
Anyway, like I said, Gremlin will have a final say... but if I read the challenge correctly, I think I have it right...
Gremlin?
Also, I'm in!I'll be listing my books here.
♦ One or more of any books in a series that you've started but not continued in over 6 months
non-ya
♦ One or more of the books that have been on your TBR Goodreads bookshelf for 6 months or more
non-YA
♦ One or more of any book that's been on your PHYSICAL book shelf for 6 months or more
1.
(TBR Goodreads, read 10/15/14)2.
(series, read 11/19/14)
Everything that Wendy F has said is entirely correct! :)
Emily wrote: "I'm in! I hope. But I have a question. I don't use a Goodreads TBR shelf. I also almost never buy books. I read library books pretty much 99.5% of the time. Therefore, I have neither a physic..."You should definitely join in the fun, Emily! And we'll make sure that you can (and I'm with you - I largely read only library books).
You're definitely free to use your mental TBR list. I trust you to find the books that have been on there a long time.
And do you have a single book in the house/online that you've been meaning to read? Or maybe that a family member or roommate owns that you've been interested in? IF not, let me know - I might have an alternate category for special circumstances, such as yours.
Diane wrote: "By Physical book shelf could that mean book on kindle that you have not read. My e book shelf has much more on it due to that buy with one click feature that Amazon has."Yes - I would definitely count ebooks that you've had in your possession for more than 6 months as "physical" books (I'll adjust the wording in the original post to reflect that).
Christie wrote: "I'm in. I just have a few questions."Hi Christie! Did Wendy's response answer your questions? Or would you like me to give you some examples to help make it more clear?
Gremlin wrote: "Christie wrote: "I'm in. I just have a few questions."Hi Christie! Did Wendy's response answer your questions? Or would you like me to give you some examples to help make it more clear?"
I think I am good. Thanks!
LOL, just trying to help out, be your challenge mod wingman.
1.
. >6m in my TBR and I love it!2.
. >6m in my TBR too. It's a pity I never add to my TBR the sequel until I have read and liked the previous one. Otherwise I could add up to three of this amazing series.
Just posting to remind myself to come back to this when I'm on a computer and not the app ;) I'm super excited for this one!
Rated YA-MA: Fourth Quarter Challenge: Finish What You StartedCompleted 11
♦ One or more of any books in a series that you've started but not continued in over 6 months (Prior to 3/1/2014). It can be an ongoing or a completed book series.
12/23
12/25
♦ One or more of the books that have been on your TBR (To Be Read) Goodreads bookshelf for 6 months or more (Prior to 3/1/2014)
(middle grade) 11/10
12/13
12/14
12/26
(middle grade) 12/28
♦ One or more of any book that you've had in your possession for 6 months or more. Physical or ebook, Owned or borrowed! (Waiting to be read since 3/1/2014 or earlier).
11/4
11/20
12/23
12/26
I have way too many choices for the last two categories, but I am trying to limit it to books that fit other challenges.
Yes, if I only need one on a physical bookshelf to qualify, I can find something. It's the lack of goodreads TBR list that I was most concerned about.
Hi Ashley! It sounds to me like you've definitely figured it out :)Things to keep in mind: Don't start reading until October 1st. And when you finish a book, make sure to add a comment to this thread telling us what you've read (because I'll be keeping track of everyone's numbers in post #2).
Oh! Also, when you post that you've read something, please let us know that your original post (declaring your participation) was #29. We actually have another Ashley in the challenge, so that's how I'll know which one you are :)
Also, something I noticed about your list. (great selection, btw) It looks like all of them are adult selections, and the challenge only allows for one non-Ya pick. :)
Wendy F wrote: "Also, something I noticed about your list. (great selection, btw) It looks like all of them are adult selections, and the challenge only allows for one non-Ya pick. :)"The amazing challenge-moderator-wingman strikes again! hahaha! Wendy, you're the best (and clearly more alert than I was).
Don't worry though, Ashley! You've almost got it (plus, I really loved both Graceling and Matched, so you've got some good ones on the new list!)
The Plan:Series-
TBR list-
(adult)Own-
(adult)Completed 10
Series:
TBR:
(adult)
Own:
(adult)
LOL! I would never have noticed if I haven't read Love and War and Thorn Birds already. :)
Well I will toss my hat in the ring. Haven't done a challenge this year because life has been too hectic so reading has declined but I will try this. I've been trying to do this all year so why not continue! :PLazy girl list:
Books in a series that you've started but not continued in over 6 months:
and many more...Books that have been on your TBR (To Be Read) Goodreads bookshelf for 6 months or more:
See above list.
Any book that you've had in your possession for 6 months or more. Physical or ebook, Owned or borrowed:
Anything from the first 14.5 pages here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...
Completed:
Completed 6/6:Part of a series:
Owned more than 6 months:
On my TBR:
♦ One or more of any books in a series that you've started but not continued in over 6 months (Prior to 4/1/2014). It can be an ongoing or a completed book series.
♦ One or more of the books that have been on your TBR (To Be Read) Goodreads bookshelf for 6 months or more (Prior to 4/1/2014)
♦ One or more of any book that you've had in your possession for 6 months or more. Physical or ebook, Owned or borrowed!
Ashley wrote: "You've read them? Totally awesome. I looooove love love both the miniseries and I totally loved north and south."I liked North & South, but Love & War was hard for me to get there. The 'War' part of the book was tedious (for me). And sadly I haaaaaaaaaaated Thorn Birds, lmao. It's a popular book, and the writing in it was superb. I just didn't like the dark tone to the story (which is kinda the point so I know it was just an issue for me). Most people love it.
Wendy F wrote: "Ashley wrote: "You've read them? Totally awesome. I looooove love love both the miniseries and I totally loved north and south."I liked North & South, but Love & War was hard for me to get there...."
I feel you Wendy. I really couldn't stand Thorn Birds.
Anna wrote: "Wouldn't the six month cut off for October 1st be April 1st?"Bwaahahaha! Omg - you're so right, Anna! I'll switch the initial post. Thanks for catching my mathematical blunder!
I'm in!Possibilities:
♦ One or more of any books in a series that you've started but not continued in over 6 months.
♦ One or more of the books that have been on your TBR (To Be Read) Goodreads bookshelf for 6 months or more.
♦ One or more of any book that you've had in your possession for 6 months or more.
*AdultFinished:
Series
TBR
In my possession
*Adult
I'm in! One or more of any book that you've had in your possession for 6 months or more:
Finished:
One or more of any books in a series that you've started but not continued in over 6 months:
One or more of the books that have been on your TBR (To Be Read) Goodreads bookshelf for 6 months or more:
One or more of any book that you've had in your possession for 6 months or more:
(Physical & Adult)
Gremlin wrote: "Anna wrote: "Wouldn't the six month cut off for October 1st be April 1st?"Bwaahahaha! Omg - you're so right, Anna! I'll switch the initial post. Thanks for catching my mathematical blunder!"
Sweet, I'm in. I only thought about it because I read The Dream Thieves and Lola and the Boy Next Door in March and I wanted to use the new books for the challenge. It was a totally selfish observation.
I will use post #37 to keep track of my plan & PROGRESS. I promise no more sneaky victories :)
Hmm Ok here are my ideas so far:♦ One or more of any books in a series that you've started but not continued in over 6 months
♦ One or more of the books that have been on your TBR (To Be Read) Goodreads bookshelf for 6 months or more
♦ One or more of any book that you've had in your possession for 6 months or more.
These ones are both on my physical bookshelf and my TBR for more than 6 months so depends with them:
COMPLETED:
From my Physical Bookshelf
From TBR list
From a series I haven't read in 6 mo
and now
I can do this! I'm in! :DSeries started but not continued in over 6 months:
✔
{#1 Read 10/04/11}✔
{#1 Read 11/18/12}Books on Goodreads TBR bookshelf for 6 months or more:
✔
{Added on 10/7/12}✔
{Added on 11/24/13} {New Release}✔
{Added on 6/16/13} {Adult}✔
{Added on 10/17/12}✔
{Added on 2/19/13}
{Added on 8/20/12}Books that you've had in your possession for 6 months or more:
✔
{Bought on 8/23/13}✔
{Received on 12/14/12}✔
{Bought on 2/24/13} {New Adult}✔
{Received on 1/14/14} {New Release}✔
{Received on 12/28/12}
{Bought on 5/1/13}
Hey folks! Super sorry that I wasn't more clear about what I meant when I said 3 new releases would be allowed. I really meant 3 books from 2014, but they all still need to be released prior to 4/1/2014.Keep in mind, the idea is to get around to reading stuff we've been meaning to read for a while. And while I want to read
and
as much of the rest of you, they can't count as part of this challenge :)I've updated the wording in the original post.
I thought Unwind was a trilogy!? Ugh, I'm not sure how many of those books I can take. I haven't read the 3rd yet!Also, thanks for clarifying.
Hi, I'd like to join in as well♦ One or more of any books in a series that you've started but not continued in over 6 months.
♦ One or more of the books that have been on your TBR Goodreads bookshelf for 6 months or prior.
♦ One or more of any book that you've had in your possession for 6 months or more.
(Middle Grade)Finished:
Hi all! It's great to see everyone in this challenge! I am super excited about finally getting around to reading some things I haven't had time for. Hooray!
Gremlin wrote: "Hi all! It's great to see everyone in this challenge! I am super excited about finally getting around to reading some things I haven't had time for. Hooray!"Me too and I have been in such a reading slump since May that I am hoping a commitment to this challenge will jump start me.
Finally, my initial ideas (haven't checked exactly the dates yet):More than 6 months started and not continued:
More than 6 months in TBR:
More than 6 months in my possession:
Any of the previous categories (except The Assassin's Curse)
I JUST moved and most of my unread books are in a storage unit in another state, but this sounds perfect so I'm going to try to work with all the old ARCs I have lying around on my e-reader and never got around to.1.
owned for more than 6 months2.
TBR List over 6 months3.
Unfinished Series >6 months4.
Owned/TBR >6 months5.
Owned >6 months6.
Owned >6 monthsOther possibilities (all Owned >6 months):
Also.... questions. I JUST read Delirium maybe two months ago, but that entire series has been on my TBR for MONTHS. Does it count? lol Also I started Tiger's Curse in January but didn't finish it until April 21st. Doesn't count right, cause after April 1st? I have to read the sequel no matter what as a buddy read with my Godmother, so just would have been cool to kill two birds ;)
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And what's the best way to finish the year? By FINISHING WHAT WE STARTED!!! (Or thought about starting. Ha!).
From October 1 through December 31 of 2014 participants of this challenge will read books from the following "catch-up/finally get around to" categories (must read at least one book from each):
♦ One or more of any books in a series that you've started but not continued in over 6 months (Prior to 4/1/2014). It can be an ongoing or a completed book series.
♦ One or more of the books that have been on your TBR (To Be Read) Goodreads bookshelf for 6 months or more (Prior to 4/1/2014)
♦ One or more of any book that you've had in your possession for 6 months or more. Physical or ebook, Owned or borrowed! (Waiting to be read since 4/1/2014 or earlier). Obviously we'll have to use the honor system for this one. :)
You must read at least one from each of the categories above, but the rest is mix and match.
Details:
-Books must be more than 150 pages to qualify
-Audio books are allowed
-No more than 3 books from the same series
-No more than 3 newer releases from 2014 will be allowed (must be published prior to 4/1/2014)
-1 non-YA book is allowed if you're planning to simply Finish the challenge (6 books).
-2 non-YA books are allowed if you're aiming for Bronze, Silver, or Gold levels of completion.
(Non-YA = middle grade, New Adult, or Adult).
Here are your completion goals!
6 books - Finisher
8 books - Bronze Medal Winner
10 books - Silver Medal Winner
12 books - Gold Medal Winner!
I'll be keeping track of participants progress (as much as possible) in post #2. Participants will be Alphabetically by their name and the number on the post made to declare their participation.
When posting your progress, please remember to use the number of that original post as well.
Finish strong, friends! On your marks, get set....