What to Expect in 2015

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I'm just reading the first book right now, it's great! I'm really excited to fun out what will happen later in the series.

[ChrisP]

Theresa~OctoberLace wrote: "Greg, I'm sure audiobooks would count. In one of my other groups, the page count for all books is the most highly rated English print version to keep everyone on an even playing field. In other, ..."

Wheel of Time is my favorite fantasy series. This might sound silly but when I think of the characters they feel like good friends more than pages in a book.

[Angelique]

Greg wrote: "Is it too late to suggest a yearly challenge? What about: The Long Book Challenge

Many challenges subtlety encourage the number of books over the number of pages, and this could influence readers..."

I would love to see a challenge like that. It would certainly help for my 2015 book challenge. I've set my 2015 book challege to be a "normal" number, but with the additional requirement that the average book size should be 300+ pages. 2015 is the first time I'm also setting a pages target, so I'm still guessing what a doable average is.

[Theresa~OctoberLace]

Kara, will Let's Turn Pages be an annual or quarter challenge?

[Theresa~OctoberLace]

Kara, will Let's Turn Pages be an annual or quarter challenge?

[Kara]

It'll be an annual one.

[Canadian Dragon]

That sounds like a good challenge with pages, I am hoping to read the game of thrones series. So far I have just read the first book.

[Kara]

I'm with you, Tasha! I keep planning to get back into the series (I want to reread the first one too since it's been a while), but I keep not making time for it.

[Megan BG]

Chloé wrote: "You're right Greg! Our challenges do make us focus on books quantity.

I've been in a funk because I'm at 29 books from 48 I intend to read. I'm even 7 books under my last year achievement and I fe..."

I had no idea the stat page existed. That is amazing and I'm obsessed with it!

[Tytti]

I have noticed that my "normal" average is about 275 pages, it has often stayed around that number even without trying. This year I should be able to get to an even 300 after finishing three books over 800 pages.

Next year I am planning to read all the shorter books I have lying around here and some of the shorter classics. My "goal" is an average of 250 pages but I'm not sure if I can make it. I wouldn't be able to read many longer books then.

But then again, I might be busy again next year, so I am keeping the numbers low: 36(-40) books and 9000(-10 000) pages, this year I am trying to get 37 books and 11 100 pages, though I might miss the last book and 288 pages... (Yes, the last two books I have chosen based on the page count.) I didn't start seriously reading until May this year, though.

[Janet]

Kara wrote: "We love this idea, guys! In fact, one of the challenges we'll be doing in 2015 is called "Let's Turn Pages" which will focus on number of pages rather than number of books."

My son feels that 50 pages a day is a very attainable goal so we keep track of each others page counts. This year I finally made the goal of 18250 pages. Unfortunately he had a book slump in the spring and won't make the goal.

[Sharon]

Brenna wrote: "Has a "read across the country/world" theme ever been done? I thought I saw something where each book is set in a different state, but I thought a challenge where you pick a book written by an auth..."

We had a similar challenge for 2014
"https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/..."

I usually do my own "personal" challenge each year to read books from A to Z but it might be fun to try to read books set in all 50 states in 2015, you gave me a great idea, Thanks!

[Janet]

Sharon wrote: "Brenna wrote: "Has a "read across the country/world" theme ever been done? I thought I saw something where each book is set in a different state, but I thought a challenge where you pick a book wri..."

Sharon - if you do this challenge, here is a link you might like to a map of the most famous book set in every state.
http://www.businessinsider.com/most-f...

[Sharon]

Janet wrote: "Sharon wrote: "Brenna wrote: "Has a "read across the country/world" theme ever been done? I thought I saw something where each book is set in a different state, but I thought a challenge where you ..."

I've read a lot of those books, but it will be a good resource. It's funny that I've never heard of the most famous book set in Utah ... of course it's about polygamy. Everyone still thinks it is a common practice here. (It isn't)



I would say the most famous book set in Utah is ...

[Janet]

Sharon wrote "I would say the most famous book set in Utah is ...

The Executioner's Song by Norman Mailer"

I would have to agree with you Sharon. I have not heard of The 19th Wife but I have heard of Norman Mailer's book.

[Cassandra]

I just wanted to post here, since you were asking, and let you all know that the Let's Turn Pages Challenge is officially posted. I hope this helps encourage and reward reading longer books!

[Lauryn]

I really have not kept up with the books for this year and actually have not read any of the books that were on my list, although I have read books that were recommended by friends.
I will try and be consistent and keep to my list in the coming year and also be active on the group.

[✨ABookGirl✨memoirs are my jam✨]

Does anyone know when the 2015 GoodReads widget will be available?

[Kara]

They have historically posted it right at the start of the new year.

[Kelsi]

Here's to hoping I can more actively participate in this group in 2015. I've missed reading challenges and the people who make up this group!

[Cassandra]

We're glad to have you back, Kelsi!

[Susan C]

Just wondering - when will the January and Q1 challenges be posted?

[Kara]

They'll be posted this week. :)

[Kara]

All 2015 yearly challenges have been posted!
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...

Which are you most excited for?

[Maureen]

I am most excited about the randomiser challenge.
There are a few books I forgot were in my tbr list. I already bought a couple of the books in that list. Can't wait to start!!
For now I will participate in 3 of the yearly challenges, but if everything goes well in the beginning of the year, I will probably add more challenges.

I love all of them!!

[ChrisP]

I think I through my hat into 7 of them. I'm either nuts or I'm sick of the people:) I'm most psyched up I-Spy.

[Canadian Dragon]

I am excited for I spy and the complete works challenge

[Theresa~OctoberLace]

I signed up for 8 of 10. I'm most excited about Let's Turn Pages Challenge and The Complete Works Challenge.

[Megan]

Most excited for I Spy and Complete Works

[Jodi]

I am most excited for the I Spy Challenge, which originally I wasn't going to sign up for and I am excited for the Listopia Challenge. The Randomizer Challenge is fun too because it is neat to see what books the randomizer picks for me.

[Marina]

I'm really curious about the Favourite Genres Challenge. I keep reading literary fiction and not much else, so I'm glad to broaden my horizons a little bit.

[Gwen S.]

Kara, is there any way one can have his/her book reviews done on Amazon merged over or copied to Goodreads??

[Kara]

Gwen, I don't believe there is. If this is a feature you'd like to see, I would recommend posting about it in the Feedback Group.