This is a challenge that I borrowed from another group with the permission of that group's founder. I hope it's enjoyed by this group as much as it seems to be enjoyed by the other.
Rules & Instructions:
This challenge is designed to help increase our reading of the classics and reduce our TBR's. This challenge commits you to reading 12 books next year. Choose 12 books you want to read and list two alternates, to use as substitutes, should one of your choices need to be replaced. This 12 + 2 challenge will last all year and you can read at your own pace. Once you create your reading thread, you and other members can comment on your progress.
Only six of the 12 books selected are required be Classics based on the Groups definitions. At least 3 books from the Old School category (published before 1900) and 3 books from the New School category (published between 1900 & 1999). The other six and your two alternates can be any genre or age you wish to read.
To Create your challenge thread simply go to the top of this folder click on the title (2015 Old & New Classics Challenge). Then look to the right for the words (new topic), click that, a new screen will open. In the box (topic) type the name you wish to give your challenge. In the (comment) box list your books chosen for the challenge. Use the (add book/author) link so that others can link to your choices and learn more about the book you have selected.
Starting today you can begin creating your challenge thread. The whole month of December is dedicated to planning your challenge. You can add your books and make edit adjustments till December 31st. No challenge reading can start till January 1, 2015.
If you're a current Group Member, you have until midnight on 12/31/2014 to finalize your list. You can post your list and make all the changes you want until then, but no changes after 1/1/2015. If you join our Classics Group after that date, you may still participate by posting and editing your list within two weeks of joining the group, but you can't make changes after you post your list.
For New Members joining in 2015, in addition to the above rules, feel free to adjust your challenge according to the number of months left in the year. Example: If you join in March 2015 and wish to participate, list 9 books and 2 alternates. If your joined after June 2015 list the appropriate number of books according to the number of months left, but only pick one alternate.
Challenge ideas: The biggest rule is create a challenge that will be entertaining and fun. Some possibilities are: 1. 12 Decades-pick one book from each of 12 consecutive decades, perhaps 1870-1980. 2. 12 New Authors-pick books from authors you haven't previously read. 3. Group Bookshelf Catch Up-pick books you haven't read or want to reread from the groups bookshelf. 4. Books Sitting On MY Shelf For At Least One Year-pick 12 books that you have been putting off for a year or more.
Remember to add your two alternates to any challenge you set up.
Example of a Challenge:
Bob's 12 + 2 Classic Challenge
1899 and earlier 1. Les Misérables 2. Great Expectations 3. The Woman in White 1900-1999 4. The Great Gatsby 5. The Red Pony 6. Of Human Bondage My Wild Card Six 7. Gone Girl 8. Fall of Giants 9. Ender's Game 10. 2001: A Space Odyssey 11. The Law 12. Sin Killer
Alternates A-1. War and Peace A-2. Gone with the Wind
Feel free to mark your finished books anyway you wish. After you have finished a book your can strike it off your list. Directions are listed at the top of the comment box (some html is ok). You can list the date you finished or add the number of stars you though the book deserved deserved.
Examples of marking books completed: 1899 and earlier 1. Les Misérables 2. Great Expectations 11/20/15 3. The Woman in White 1900-1999 4. The Great Gatsby Finished 1/25/15 5. The Red Pony 5 Stars, Finished 5/5/15
Rules & Instructions:
This challenge is designed to help increase our reading of the classics and reduce our TBR's. This challenge commits you to reading 12 books next year. Choose 12 books you want to read and list two alternates, to use as substitutes, should one of your choices need to be replaced. This 12 + 2 challenge will last all year and you can read at your own pace. Once you create your reading thread, you and other members can comment on your progress.
Only six of the 12 books selected are required be Classics based on the Groups definitions. At least 3 books from the Old School category (published before 1900) and 3 books from the New School category (published between 1900 & 1999). The other six and your two alternates can be any genre or age you wish to read.
To Create your challenge thread simply go to the top of this folder click on the title (2015 Old & New Classics Challenge). Then look to the right for the words (new topic), click that, a new screen will open. In the box (topic) type the name you wish to give your challenge. In the (comment) box list your books chosen for the challenge. Use the (add book/author) link so that others can link to your choices and learn more about the book you have selected.
Starting today you can begin creating your challenge thread. The whole month of December is dedicated to planning your challenge. You can add your books and make edit adjustments till December 31st. No challenge reading can start till January 1, 2015.
If you're a current Group Member, you have until midnight on 12/31/2014 to finalize your list. You can post your list and make all the changes you want until then, but no changes after 1/1/2015. If you join our Classics Group after that date, you may still participate by posting and editing your list within two weeks of joining the group, but you can't make changes after you post your list.
For New Members joining in 2015, in addition to the above rules, feel free to adjust your challenge according to the number of months left in the year. Example: If you join in March 2015 and wish to participate, list 9 books and 2 alternates. If your joined after June 2015 list the appropriate number of books according to the number of months left, but only pick one alternate.
Challenge ideas:
The biggest rule is create a challenge that will be entertaining and fun. Some possibilities are:
1. 12 Decades-pick one book from each of 12 consecutive decades, perhaps 1870-1980.
2. 12 New Authors-pick books from authors you haven't previously read.
3. Group Bookshelf Catch Up-pick books you haven't read or want to reread from the groups bookshelf.
4. Books Sitting On MY Shelf For At Least One Year-pick 12 books that you have been putting off for a year or more.
Remember to add your two alternates to any challenge you set up.
Example of a Challenge:
Bob's 12 + 2 Classic Challenge
1899 and earlier
1. Les Misérables
2. Great Expectations
3. The Woman in White
1900-1999
4. The Great Gatsby
5. The Red Pony
6. Of Human Bondage
My Wild Card Six
7. Gone Girl
8. Fall of Giants
9. Ender's Game
10. 2001: A Space Odyssey
11. The Law
12. Sin Killer
Alternates
A-1. War and Peace
A-2. Gone with the Wind
Feel free to mark your finished books anyway you wish. After you have finished a book your can strike it off your list. Directions are listed at the top of the comment box (some html is ok). You can list the date you finished or add the number of stars you though the book deserved deserved.
Examples of marking books completed:
1899 and earlier
1. Les Misérables
2.
Great Expectations11/20/153. The Woman in White
1900-1999
4. The Great Gatsby Finished 1/25/15
5.
The Red Pony5 Stars, Finished 5/5/15