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Challenge 4 of 2014: Finish What You Started!
Here we are in day 2 of October, fresh into a brand new challenge. And what am I doing? Reading 3 separate books, none of which work for this. Haha! I'm off to a GREAT start! :P
Gremlin wrote: "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..."Gah! That is going to make this, well, a challenge. I'm sure I can scrounge up something.
Completed my first book:
What can I say? I didn't have a lot to do yesterday/today and it was a really cute book.
This is a "Been on my TBR bookshelf for 6+ months"
Original post #14.
Finished 1/6
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Ok, so I totally SUCK at these challenges and I am 0 for 2 so far. But I am going to try this *one* more time and if I fail again, then I will forever ban myself from entering these things :D
♦ One or more of any books in a series that you've started but not continued in over 6 months
(adult)♦ 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!
(adult)
Gremlin wrote: "Rae wrote: "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 Ap..."Alright, thanks! And unfortunately I had to move back in with my parents for a bit (unpaid internships are evil) but looking for apartments is fun :)
mich wrote: "Ok, so I totally SUCK at these challenges and I am 0 for 2 so far. But I am going to try this *one* more time and if I fail again, then I will forever ban myself from entering these things :D ♦ ..."
Mich, remember Finnikin's buddy reading in December. I think we are allowed to read up to three books of the same series... that might mean half the challenge! ;P
I loved your three first choices, BTW.
mich wrote: "Ok, so I totally SUCK at these challenges and I am 0 for 2 so far. But I am going to try this *one* more time"Third time's a charm, mich! I believe in you! :)
Sandra wrote: "Mich, remember Finnikin's buddy reading in December. I think we are allowed to read up to three books of the same series... that might mean half the challenge! ;PI loved your three first choices, BTW. "
Thanks for the reminder, I DID forget, lol :D hehe, you're right, that series is half the challenge, woohoo!
Those books that I have in the 'series that that I've started but haven't continued' category might be hard for me -- all of them except for the Queen's Thief are series where it's been YEARS since I read the last book. I barely remember anything in what's going on with Irony Fey, etc. :P
Gremlin wrote: "mich wrote: "Ok, so I totally SUCK at these challenges and I am 0 for 2 so far. But I am going to try this *one* more time"Third time's a charm, mich! I believe in you! :)"
Lol, hope so! :) Thank you!
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Book one is done!Read
from my Goodreads TBR list. Post #7 is updated.
mich wrote: "Sandra wrote: "Mich, remember Finnikin's buddy reading in December. I think we are allowed to read up to three books of the same series... that might mean half the challenge! ;PI loved your three..."
I understand that. I don't think I can continue with my own series after all this time.
I loved
and
. Much more than book 1.
Finished book 2:
from my TBR. Post #7 is updated!
Does release date/status matter? I have had all of the Bloodlines series on my TBR since 2012. I would still be able to get two books in the first category without it...but it got me thinking :)
Also, for books that are in a series I used to read, and have been on my TBR forever, can I just plug them in to either of the first category? Or do you prefer non-series books for #2?
I finished my first book of the challenge
on my TBR since 1-13-2014
I'm in!♦ One or more of any books in a series that you've started but not continued in over 6 months
Mortal Instrument Series:
Book 5
Book 6
OR
Fallen Series:
Fallen
Torment
Passion
♦ One or more of the books that have been on your TBR (To Be Read) Goodreads bookshelf for 6 months or more
Heirs & Spares
The Book Thief
Pictures of You
♦ One or more of any book that you've had in your possession for 6 months or more.
My Blood Approves
Fate
Flutter
Wisdom
Completion goals!
6 books - XXXX
8 books - XXXX
10 books - XXXX
12 books - XXXX
Erika wrote: "Does release date/status matter? ...Also, for books that are in a series I used to read, and have been on my TBR forever, can I just plug them in to either of the first category? Or do you prefer non-series books for #2?"
Release date matters! We're not reading anything published on or after 4/1/2014. (And we're only allowed to read 3 titles published between 1/1/2014 and 3/31/2014).
As to your second question (and a great question) it is totally fine to use series books in any of the categories. I imagine that many of the books that fit the various categories will have cross-over. You can pick which list to use them for. You just want to make sure you've got a least 1 of each list when you're done :)
Personally, I'm trying to find titles that fit all 3 as much as possible, because then I'll feel like I'm REALLY catching up on my reading! Haha.
Finished my first
*correction this one has been on my physical book shelf since last year
Finished
(TBR). 3/6 complete . . . working out on the elliptical has really boosted my time to read! Perhaps there are perks to getting in shape after all.Post #7 is updated.
Read my first continuing Series-
(Read
in 2012)Updated Post #11
Finished
(TBR). 4/6 completed and post 7 is updated!
Finished my first one!
continuing the series that I started before joining Goodreads in April 2012.Updated post #10.
I finished my first book yesterday!
which had been on my TBR for over 6 months, and it's a new release.
Finished my first, it has been on my TBR list since Sept 2013.This is also my one non-ya book, it's actually adult and not MG for once.
updated post #37
Updated! Sorry for the delay, but I was out sick (on the up-and-up now, though!).
Ashley wrote: "Read my first continuing Series- (Read in 2012)"Awesome, Ashley! However when you post in the future, can you do me a favor and give me the number of your original post? (11, in your case). I ask this of most folks, but you especially since there's another Ashley in the challenge and I want to keep everyone in order. Thanks!
I finished my second book! I've owned
since 2012! Yikes! :DI'm post #43.
1.
. >6m in my TBR and I love it!I'm post #24.
Does it count if the TBR book comes from my Audible list? (I keep two lists of TBR, one for audio and one for Goodreads). Thanks!
I have finished my third book!
which I've owned since last August!{Post #43}
Kdbrand wrote: "Does it count if the TBR book comes from my Audible list? (I keep two lists of TBR, one for audio and one for Goodreads). Thanks!"Sure! As long as it's been on a To-Be-Read/listened longer than 6 months, I'm happy to count it.
Angie wrote: "I have finished my third book! which I've owned since last August!{Post #43}"
Hilarious! I think that you and Sandra should now discuss it :)
Would Frankenstein count as YA? I don't really purchase books but I got this from YA Sync last summer but I have found that they have a loose interpretation of YA.Also, can I use a prequel for part of series? It is listed as book 0.5 on GR but is a full length book and was published after the first 3. The Ring of Solomon
Anna wrote: "Would Frankenstein count as YA? I don't really purchase books but I got this from YA Sync last summer but I have found that they have a loose interpretation of YA.Also, can I use a prequel for part of series?"
I would NOT consider Frankenstein to be YA (though it is a great book!). But keep in mind that you are allowed to read one non-YA book as part of the challenge.
And yes, I would allow a prequel as part of a series. (So long as it didn't come out first).
Gremlin wrote: "Kdbrand wrote: "Does it count if the TBR book comes from my Audible list? (I keep two lists of TBR, one for audio and one for Goodreads). Thanks!"Sure! As long as it's been on a To-Be-Read/list..."
Thanks Gremlin! I've had Sabriel on my audio list for over a year.
Gremlin wrote: "Anna wrote: "Would Frankenstein count as YA? I would NOT consider Frankenstein to be YA (though it is a great book!)"
That's what I assumed but I thought I would check. I have already used my one non-ya book.
Finished my first book
. Its been on my TBR list since September 2011. Updated post #6.
Finished #2
has been on my Audible TBR for over a year.Updated post #10.
Kdbrand wrote: "Finished #2 has been on my Audible TBR for over a year.Updated post #10."
How was Sabriel? Honestly, I think I've owned that book for more than a decade and still haven't gotten around to it. I should CLEARLY put that on my list for this challenge if you think it's good :)
I have a question. If we do 12 books (gold medal winner) can we have 2 non-YA books? I know in previous challenges if you do 2 rounds you are allowed 2 non-YA books so I wanted to know if that applied here as well.
Christie wrote: "I have a question. If we do 12 books (gold medal winner) can we have 2 non-YA books? I know in previous challenges if you do 2 rounds you are allowed 2 non-YA books so I wanted to know if that appl..."You know - it's funny you should bring that up. I was literally JUST thinking the same thing! I think that 2 non-YA books should be totally allowed as long as you're going for Bronze, Silver, or Gold Medal levels :)
Finished book 5/6
from the series section.Post #7 has been updated.
Finished #1:
10/7 from the series category. Also updated in post #26
Gremlin wrote: "Kdbrand wrote: "Finished #2 has been on my Audible TBR for over a year.Updated post #10."
How was Sabriel? Honestly, I think I've owned that book for more than a decad..."
Sabriel was enjoyable, partly due to Tim Curry as the reader. I am a sucker for audiobooks; and this one was no exception. I really liked the storyline, and found it to be easier to follow than other fantasy novels. Not so many supporting characters to keep track of, plus some great world-building. You should give it a try!
Kdbrand wrote: "Gremlin wrote: "Kdbrand wrote: "Finished #2 has been on my Audible TBR for over a year.How was Sabriel? Honestly, I think I've owned that book for m..."
I think I am the only person I know who didn't like Sabriel. I DNF. My husband loved it and read the entire series. And I'm pretty sure harsh words were spoken once on this group when I mention that I didn't like it :) Just not for me. And I love audiobooks! For me, that wasn't enough to save it, but I also know I'm in the minority.
Gremlin wrote:You know - it's funny you should bring that up. I was literally JUST thinking the same thing! I think that 2 non-YA books should be totally allowed as long as you're going for Bronze, Silver, or Gold Medal levels :) YAY! I have a couple of adult books I need to get to and was hoping this challenge would help with that!
Kdbrand wrote: "Sabriel was enjoyable, partly due to Tim Curry as the reader."Tim Curry as the narrator? Oh man! Now it seems sad and lackluster that I have a physical copy. Haha!
Finished 3 on my series that I haven't finished in 6+ months
Finally finished the Vampire Academy series..yay
I completed my first one. I believe I'm post #17.Goodreads TBR:
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Hi Rae! For your first question, I'd say it's totally fine to read those! Just use them as a "on my TBR list" instead of saying they are in the series list. Make sense?
As to the second question, you are correct. It unfortunately won't count since you finished the book after April 1 (I know! I'm being such a stickler!!!).
All that aside, I hope that you're move went well! Do you like the new place?