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Reading Resolutions Challenge 2015 Duration: 1/1/14 - 12/31/15
Goal: 24/ 24 books
Done
Categories:
Quit Smoking: A hard habit to break - Read a book in a series that wish you could stop reading, but stick with anyway -OR- a book about firefighters or dragons
✔1.
✔2.
Lose weight: drop those extra lbs - Read a book that has been on your tbr shelf (real or virtual) for more than 6 months -OR- Read a chunky book that's been sitting on your TBR, but you keep passing it by because of its size
✔1.
✔2.
Exercise more: get active - Read a UF book
✔1.
✔2.
Eat better: smaller portions - Read an anthology
(not just one story, but all the stories in the anthology)
✔1.
✔2.
New job: make a good first impression - Read a book whose cover drew you to it
✔1.
✔2.
Save money: pinch those pennies - Read a book you borrowed (from anyone or anywhere - friend, library, swap, online loan) -OR- Read a book you bought using a gift card you were given
✔1.
✔2.
Have a baby: new life - Read a 1st in series book
✔1.
✔2.
Go back to school: new professors - Read a book by a new-to-you author
✔1.
✔2.
Get married: blissfully in love - Read a PNR book
✔1.
✔2.
Take a vacation: get away for a while - Read a book set somewhere you've been or would like to go on vacation
✔1.
✔2.
Buy a house: personal property - Read a book you own
✔1.
✔2.
Reconnect with old friends: long time no see - Pick a book off of one of your first 5 GoodReads friends' bookshelf (I'm sure they'd love to hear how you liked it when you're done)
✔1.
✔2.
I'm in. I'll post as I go.SOS Reading Resolutions 2015
January 1 - December 31, 2015
Completed: 24/24
Goal: Read 2 books for each resolution using the descriptions listed = 24 books
Rules:
✦ 8 non PNR/UF books will be allowed
✦ You may post as you go or right away
✦ Please edit your initial list with updates
✦ All formats are allowed
✦ Re-reads are not allowed
Categories:
Quit Smoking: A hard habit to break - Read a book in a series that wish you could stop reading, but stick with anyway -OR- a book about firefighters or dragonsDark Needs at Night's Edge, Kresley Cole, 3-22-15
Under his Command, Kristine Cayne, 10-12-15
Lose weight: drop those extra lbs - Read a book that has been on your tbr shelf (real or virtual) for more than 6 months -OR- Read a chunky book that's been sitting on your TBR, but you keep passing it by because of its sizeBlood Challenge, Eileen Wilks, 1-14-15
Alien in the House, Gini Koch, 1-21-15
Exercise more: get active - Read a UF bookPoison Fruit, Jacqueline Carey, 1-3-15
Dead Heat, Patricia Briggs, 5-1-15
Eat better: smaller portions - Read an anthology(not just one story, but all the stories in the anthology)
Night Shift, Nalini Singh et al, 3-11-15
Shifting Shadows, Patricia Briggs, 3-30-15
New job: make a good first impression - Read a book whose cover drew you to itWickedly Dangerous, Deborah Blake, 1-18-15
A Taste Fur Murder, Dixie Lyle, 5-5-15
Save money: pinch those pennies - Read a book you borrowed (from anyone or anywhere - friend, library, swap, online loan) -OR- Read a book you bought using a gift card you were givenSeventh Grave and No Body, Darynda Jones, 1-25-15
Sins of the Demon, Diana Rowland, 2-11-15
Have a baby: new life - Read a 1st in series bookHell Bent, Devon Monk, 4-28-15
In the Air Tonight, Lori Handeland, 7-31-15
Go back to school: new professors - Read a book by a new-to-you authorForgotten Sins, Rebecca Zanetti, 3-15-15
Nightshifted, Cassie Alexander, 6-13-15
Get married: blissfully in love - Read a PNR bookShifter Mates, Jennifer Ashley, 4-5-15
Shards of Hope, Nalini Singh, 6-5-15
Take a vacation: get away for a while - Read a book set somewhere you've been or would like to go on vacationColorado (wish): Breath, Kristen Ashley, 2-23-15 (*non-pnr)
Washington DC (been): Death Magic, Eileen Wilks, 4-22-15
Buy a house: personal property - Read a book you ownThe Winter Long, Seanan McGuire, 5-13-15
Broken Soul, Faith Hunter, 6-27-15
Reconnect with old friends: long time no see - Pick a book off of one of your first 5 GoodReads friends' bookshelf (I'm sure they'd love to hear how you liked it when you're done)Judithe: To Dance with the Devil, Cat Adams, 2-3-15
Erin: Wild Wolf, Jennifer Ashely, 1-6-15
I'm signing up in hopes of actually doing a few challenges again in 2015 :)"Reading Resolutions" Challenge [2015]
Duration: 1/1/14 - 12/31/15
COMPLETED: 0/24
Quit Smoking: A hard habit to break - Read a book in a series that wish you could stop reading, but stick with anyway -OR- a book about firefighters or dragons
1.
2.
Lose weight: drop those extra lbs - Read a book that has been on your tbr shelf (real or virtual) for more than 6 months -OR- Read a chunky book that's been sitting on your TBR, but you keep passing it by because of its size
1.
2.
Exercise more: get active - Read a UF book
1.
2.
Eat better: smaller portions - Read an anthology
(not just one story, but all the stories in the anthology)
1.
2.
New job: make a good first impression - Read a book whose cover drew you to it
1.
2.
Save money: pinch those pennies - Read a book you borrowed (from anyone or anywhere - friend, library, swap, online loan) -OR- Read a book you bought using a gift card you were given
1.
2.
Have a baby: new life - Read a 1st in series book
1.
2.
Go back to school: new professors - Read a book by a new-to-you author
1.
2.
Get married: blissfully in love - Read a PNR book
1.
2.
Take a vacation: get away for a while - Read a book set somewhere you've been or would like to go on vacation
1.
2.
Buy a house: personal property - Read a book you own
1.
2.
Reconnect with old friends: long time no see - Pick a book off of one of your first 5 GoodReads friends' bookshelf
1.
2.
"Reading Resolutions"Every year many people make resolutions for their New Year goals. This year, we've tweaked some common resolutions makin' them reading resolutions!
Duration: 1/1/15 - 12/31/15
Goal: Read 2 books for each resolution using the descriptions listed = 24 books
Rules:
✦ 8 non PNR/UF books will be allowed
✦ You may post as you go or right away
✦ Please edit your initial list with updates
✦ All formats are allowed
✦ Re-reads are not allowed
Categories:
Quit Smoking: A hard habit to break - Read a book in a series that wish you could stop reading, but stick with anyway -OR- a book about firefighters or dragons
1. Dancing with Dragons by Lorenda Christensen 28 Jan 15 ★★★★
2.Blazing the Trail by Deborah Cooke 9 Mar 15 ★★★
Lose weight: drop those extra lbs - Read a book that has been on your tbr shelf (real or virtual) for more than 6 months -OR- Read a chunky book that's been sitting on your TBR, but you keep passing it by because of its size
1. Half-Off Ragnarok by Seanan McGuire 29 Apr 15 ★★★★
2.
Exercise more: get active - Read a UF book
1.Fourth Grave Beneath My Feet by Darynda Jones - 4 Mar 15 ★★★★★
2. River Marked by Patricia Briggs 17 Mar 15 ★★★★★
Eat better: smaller portions - Read an anthology
(not just one story, but all the stories in the anthology)
New job: make a good first impression - Read a book whose cover drew you to it
1 Soul Song by Marjorie M. Liu 9 Apr 15 ★★★
2 The Five Deaths of Roxanne Love by Erin Quinn 26 May ★★★★
Save money: pinch those pennies - Read a book you borrowed (from anyone or anywhere - friend, library, swap, online loan) -OR- Read a book you bought using a gift card you were given
Have a baby: new life - Read a 1st in series book
1. Burn for Me by Ilona Andrews 22 Feb 15 ★★★★★
2 Written in Red by Anne Bishop 25 Mar 15 ★★★★★
Go back to school: new professors - Read a book by a new-to-you author
1. Charming by Elliott James 24 Jan 15 ★★★★
2. Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day - 16 Feb 15 ★★★★
Get married: blissfully in love - Read a PNR book
1.Vamps and the City by Kerrelyn Sparks 8 Jan 15 - ★★★★
2. West of Want by Laura Kaye 16 Jan 15 ★★★★★
Take a vacation: get away for a while - Read a book set somewhere you've been or would like to go on vacation
1. The Weaver Takes a Wife by Sheri Cobb South 19 Mar 2015 ★★★★
2.Unleashed by Sara Humphreys 31 Mar 2015 ★★★★
Buy a house: personal property - Read a book you own
1 Feed by Mira Grant 27 feb 15 ★★★★
2. Talon by Julie Kagawa 11 May 2015 ★★★★★
Reconnect with old friends: long time no see - Pick a book off of one of your first 5 GoodReads friends' bookshelf (I'm sure they'd love to hear how you liked it when you're done)
To find your first 5 Goodreads friends:
Click on friends along the GR menu bar
Sort by date added
Newest friends show up first, so scroll to the bottom of the list and pick a book from the "last" 5 listed (those are your 1st 5 friends added)
I'm in."Reading Resolutions" Challenge
Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2015
READ: 24/24
✔Quit Smoking: A hard habit to break - Read a book in a series that wish you could stop reading, but stick with anyway -OR- a book about firefighters or dragons
1. Light My Fire - G.A. Aiken (dragon shifters) 1/5
2. Blood of Tyrants - Naomi Novik (dragons) 1/24
✔Lose weight: drop those extra lbs - Read a book that has been on your tbr shelf (real or virtual) for more than 6 months -OR- Read a chunky book that's been sitting on your TBR, but you keep passing it by because of its size
1. Master of Craving - Karen Tabke (added 2009) 1/29
2. Hidden Currents - Christine Feehan(added 2009) 2/21
✔Exercise more: get active - Read a UF book
1. Broken Soul - Faith Hunter 1/3
2. Magic Breaks - Ilona Andrews 1/15
✔Eat better: smaller portions - Read an anthology
(not just one story, but all the stories in the anthology)
1. Candy Cane Murder - Joanna Fluke/Laura Levine/Leslie Meier 2/26
2. Angels' Flight - Nalini Singh 3/23
✔New job: make a good first impression - Read a book whose cover drew you to it
1. Archer's Voice - Mia Sheridan 1/6
2. Much Ado About Vampires - Katie MacAlister 2/15
✔Save money: pinch those pennies - Read a book you borrowed (from anyone or anywhere - friend, library, swap, online loan) -OR- Read a book you bought using a gift card you were given
1. Wicked as She Wants - Delilah Dawson (friend) 2/6
2. Dark Skye - Kresley Cole (library) 2/10
✔Have a baby: new life - Read a 1st in series book
1. The Monstrumologist - Rick Yancey 1/8
2. Her Sky Cowboy - Beth Ciotta 2/13
✔Go back to school: new professors - Read a book by a new-to-you author
1. Moloka'i - Alan Brennert 1/18
2. Antiques Flee Market - Barbara Allan 2/4
✔Get married: blissfully in love - Read a PNR book
1. A Tale Of Two Dragons - G.A. Aiken 2/2
2. Dead Case in Deadwood - Ann Charles 2/8
✔Take a vacation: get away for a while - Read a book set somewhere you've been or would like to go on vacation
1. [Ireland]Last Stand of Dead Men - Derek Landy 3/16
2. [Hawaii]Spider Bones - Kathy Reichs 3/22
✔Buy a house: personal property - Read a book you own
1. Shaedes of Gray - Amanda Bonilla 2/8
2. Archangel's Consort - Nalini Singh 2/17
✔Reconnect with old friends: long time no see - Pick a book off of one of your first 5 GoodReads friends' bookshelf. (Both friends added Feb 2009)
1. [Juliann] ~~ Seraphina - Rachel Hartman 2/28
2. [Karlyn] ~~ Captured by the Pirate Laird - Amy Jarecki 2/25
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
"Reading Resolutions"Duration: 1/1/15 - 12/31/15
Goal: Read 2 books for each resolution using the descriptions listed = 24 books
Categories:
Quit Smoking: A hard habit to break - Read a book in a series that wish you could stop reading, but stick with anyway -OR- a book about firefighters or dragons
1.
~ by Jonathan Maberry, 3/7/152.
~ by Lauren Kate, 4/4/15Lose weight: drop those extra lbs - Read a book that has been on your tbr shelf (real or virtual) for more than 6 months -OR- Read a chunky book that's been sitting on your TBR, but you keep passing it by because of its size
1.
~ by Jessica Verday, 1/4/152.
~ by Jessica Verday, 1/6/15Exercise more: get active - Read a UF book
1.
~ by Jessica Verday, 1/10/152.
~ by Kathleen Peacock, 1/27/15Eat better: smaller portions - Read an anthology
(not just one story, but all the stories in the anthology)
1.
~ by Jamie Campbell, 4/7/152.
~ by Kevin Richey, 4/15/15New job: make a good first impression - Read a book whose cover drew you to it
1.
~ by Amy Tintera, 2/27/152.
~ by Robin LaFevers, 2/3/15Save money: pinch those pennies - Read a book you borrowed (from anyone or anywhere - friend, library, swap, online loan) -OR- Read a book you bought using a gift card you were given
1.
~ by Virginia Bergin, 1/13/152.
~ by Lauren Kate, 4/27/15Have a baby: new life - Read a 1st in series book
1.
~ by Gail Carriger, 2/25/152.
~ by Lauren Kate, 3/21/15Go back to school: new professors - Read a book by a new-to-you author
1.
~ by H.A. Swain, 1/18/152.
~ by Jackson Pearce, 2/7/15Get married: blissfully in love - Read a PNR book
1.
~ by Lauren Kate, 4/20/152.
~ by Lauren Kate, 4/21/15Take a vacation: get away for a while - Read a book set somewhere you've been or would like to go on vacation
1.
~ by Darren Shan, 5/4/152.
~ by Sarah Rees Brennan, 5/11/15Buy a house: personal property - Read a book you own
1.
~ by Darren Shan, 5/3/152.
~ by Darren Shan, 5/4/15Reconnect with old friends: long time no see - Pick a book off of one of your first 5 GoodReads friends' bookshelf (I'm sure they'd love to hear how you liked it when you're done)
1.
~ by Kylie Scott, 5/3/152.
~ By Rosamund Hodge, 6/14/15
"Reading Resolutions"Every year many people make resolutions for their New Year goals. This year, we've tweaked some common resolutions makin' them reading resolutions!
Duration: 1/1/15 - 12/31/15
Goal: Read 2 books for each resolution using the descriptions listed = 24 books
Rules:
✦ 8 non PNR/UF books will be allowed
✦ You may post as you go or right away
✦ Please edit your initial list with updates
✦ All formats are allowed
✦ Re-reads are not allowed
Categories:
Quit Smoking: A hard habit to break - Read a book in a series that wish you could stop reading, but stick with anyway -OR- a book about firefighters or dragons
Lose weight: drop those extra lbs - Read a book that has been on your tbr shelf (real or virtual) for more than 6 months -OR- Read a chunky book that's been sitting on your TBR, but you keep passing it by because of its size
Exercise more: get active - Read a UF book
Eat better: smaller portions - Read an anthology
(not just one story, but all the stories in the anthology)
New job: make a good first impression - Read a book whose cover drew you to it
Save money: pinch those pennies - Read a book you borrowed (from anyone or anywhere - friend, library, swap, online loan) -OR- Read a book you bought using a gift card you were given
Have a baby: new life - Read a 1st in series book
Go back to school: new professors - Read a book by a new-to-you author
Get married: blissfully in love - Read a PNR book
Take a vacation: get away for a while - Read a book set somewhere you've been or would like to go on vacation
Buy a house: personal property - Read a book you own
Reconnect with old friends: long time no see - Pick a book off of one of your first 5 GoodReads friends' bookshelf (I'm sure they'd love to hear how you liked it when you're done)
SOS Reading Resolutions
Duration: 1/1/15 - 12/31/15
Goal: 0/24 books
Rules:
✦ 8 non PNR/UF books will be allowed
✦ You may post as you go or right away
✦ Please edit your initial list with updates
✦ All formats are allowed
✦ Re-reads are not allowed
Categories:
Quit Smoking: A hard habit to break - Read a book in a series that wish you could stop reading, but stick with anyway -OR- a book about firefighters or dragons
1.
2.
Lose weight: drop those extra lbs - Read a book that has been on your tbr shelf (real or virtual) for more than 6 months -OR- Read a chunky book that's been sitting on your TBR, but you keep passing it by because of its size
1.
2.
Exercise more: get active - Read a UF book
1.
2.
Eat better: smaller portions - Read an anthology
(not just one story, but all the stories in the anthology)
1.
2.
New job: make a good first impression - Read a book whose cover drew you to it
1.
2.
Save money: pinch those pennies - Read a book you borrowed (from anyone or anywhere - friend, library, swap, online loan) -OR- Read a book you bought using a gift card you were given
1.
2.
Have a baby: new life - Read a 1st in series book
1.
2.
Go back to school: new professors - Read a book by a new-to-you author
1.
2.
Get married: blissfully in love - Read a PNR book
1.
2.
Take a vacation: get away for a while - Read a book set somewhere you've been or would like to go on vacation
1.
2.
Buy a house: personal property - Read a book you own
1.
2.
Reconnect with old friends: long time no see - Pick a book off of one of your first 5 GoodReads friends' bookshelf (I'm sure they'd love to hear how you liked it when you're done)
1.
2.
"Reading Resolutions"Duration: 1/1/15 - 12/31/15
24/24 Completed
Goal: Read 2 books for each resolution using the descriptions listed = 24 books
Rules:
✦ 8 non PNR/UF books will be allowed
✦ You may post as you go or right away
✦ Please edit your initial list with updates
✦ All formats are allowed
✦ Re-reads are not allowed
Categories:-
Quit Smoking: A hard habit to break - a book about dragons
1.Fury of Ice by Coreene Callahan 17/01/15
2.Dragonbane by Sherrilyn Kenyon 13/08/15
Lose weight: drop those extra lbs - Read a book that has been on your tbr shelf (real or virtual) for more than 6 months -OR- Read a chunky book that's been sitting on your TBR, but you keep passing it by because of its size
1. Added to shelf 07/10/12 The Mane Event by Shelly Laurenston 11/07/15
2. Added to shelf 07/10/12 Marked by Elisabeth Naughton 10/05/15
Exercise more: get active - Read a UF book
1.Shards of Hope by Nalini Singh 12/06/15
2.Vision in Silver by Anne Bishop 10/03/15
Eat better: smaller portions - Read an anthology
1.Night Shift 27/10/15
2.Burning Up 24/01/15
New job: make a good first impression - Read a book whose cover drew you to it
1.
✔2.
✔Save money: pinch those pennies - Read a book you borrowed (from anyone or anywhere - friend, library, swap, online loan) -OR- Read a book you bought using a gift card you were given
1.Skinwalker by Faith Hunter27/03/15
2.Ultraviolet by R J Anderson 27/04/15
Have a baby: new life - Read a 1st in series book
1.The Warlord Wants Forever by Kresley Cole 06/01/15
2.Dark Lover by J.R. Ward 01/06/15
Go back to school: new professors - Read a book by a new-to-you author
1.Once Bitten, Twice Shy by Jennifer Rardin 27/09/15
2.Fire Baptized by Kenya Wright 12/12/15
Get married: blissfully in love - Read a PNR book
1. Bound by Flames by Jeaniene Frost 06/02/15
2. The Vampire's Bride by Gena Showalter 24/06/15
Take a vacation: get away for a while - Read a book set somewhere you've been or would like to go on vacation (Scotland (New Orleans)
1. To Tame A Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning 10/02/15
2. Blood Cross by Faith Hunter 09/11/15
Buy a house: personal property - Read a book you own
1. Headhunters by Jo Nesbø 19/02/15
2. Hunter by Jacquelyn Frank 2511/15
Reconnect with old friends: long time no see - Pick a book off of one of your first 5 GoodReads friends' bookshelf (I'm sure they'd love to hear how you liked it when you're done)
1. Darkness Dawnsby Dianne Duvall 28/11/15
2. Beyond the Highland Mist by Karen Marie Moning 05/02/15
Duration: 1/1/15 - 12/31/15https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Goal: Read 2 books for each resolution using the descriptions listed = 24 books
Rules:
✦ 8 non PNR/UF books will be allowed
✦ You may post as you go or right away
✦ Please edit your initial list with updates
✦ All formats are allowed
✦ Re-reads are not allowed
Categories:
Quit Smoking: A hard habit to break - Read a book in a series that wish you could stop reading, but stick with anyway -OR- a book about firefighters or dragons
Lose weight: drop those extra lbs - Read a book that has been on your tbr shelf (real or virtual) for more than 6 months -OR- Read a chunky book that's been sitting on your TBR, but you keep passing it by because of its size
Exercise more: get active - Read a UF book
Eat better: smaller portions - Read an anthology
(not just one story, but all the stories in the anthology)
New job: make a good first impression - Read a book whose cover drew you to it
Save money: pinch those pennies - Read a book you borrowed (from anyone or anywhere - friend, library, swap, online loan) -OR- Read a book you bought using a gift card you were given
Have a baby: new life - Read a 1st in series book
Go back to school: new professors - Read a book by a new-to-you author
Get married: blissfully in love - Read a PNR book
Take a vacation: get away for a while - Read a book set somewhere you've been or would like to go on vacation
Buy a house: personal property - Read a book you own
Reconnect with old friends: long time no see - Pick a book off of one of your first 5 GoodReads friends' bookshelf (I'm sure they'd love to hear how you liked it when you're done)
To find your first 5 Goodreads friends:
Click on friends along the GR menu bar
Sort by date added
Newest friends show up first, so scroll to the bottom of the list and pick a book from the "last" 5 listed (those are your 1st 5 friends added)
I'm in! it sounds like fun :)CHALLENGE PROGRESS:
Goal: Read 2 books for each resolution using the descriptions listed = 24 books
Rules:
✦ 8 non PNR/UF books will be allowed
✦ You may post as you go or right away
✦ Please edit your initial list with updates
✦ All formats are allowed
✦ Re-reads are not allowed
Categories:
Quit Smoking: A hard habit to break - Read a book in a series that wish you could stop reading, but stick with anyway -OR- a book about firefighters or dragons
Lose weight: drop those extra lbs - Read a book that has been on your tbr shelf (real or virtual) for more than 6 months -OR- Read a chunky book that's been sitting on your TBR, but you keep passing it by because of its size
Exercise more: get active - Read a UF book
Eat better: smaller portions - Read an anthology
(not just one story, but all the stories in the anthology)
New job: make a good first impression - Read a book whose cover drew you to it
Save money: pinch those pennies - Read a book you borrowed (from anyone or anywhere - friend, library, swap, online loan) -OR- Read a book you bought using a gift card you were given
Have a baby: new life - Read a 1st in series book
Go back to school: new professors - Read a book by a new-to-you author
Get married: blissfully in love - Read a PNR book
Take a vacation: get away for a while - Read a book set somewhere you've been or would like to go on vacation
Buy a house: personal property - Read a book you own
Reconnect with old friends: long time no see - Pick a book off of one of your first 5 GoodReads friends' bookshelf (I'm sure they'd love to hear how you liked it when you're done)
To find your first 5 Goodreads friends:
Click on friends along the GR menu bar
Sort by date added
Newest friends show up first, so scroll to the bottom of the list and pick a book from the "last" 5 listed (those are your 1st 5 friends added)
Fun one! 2015 Reading Resolutions Challenge:24/24 completed
Quit Smoking (series you wish you could stop reading)
1. Unbelievable by Sara Shepard (1/24)
2. Shopaholic Takes Manhattan by Sophie Kinsella (3/31)
Lose weight (has been on TBR shelf for 6+ months or chunky book)
1. Belinda by Anne Rice (5/8)
2. Migraine by Oliver Sacks (5/27)
Exercise more (UF book)
1. Haunted by Kelley Armstrong (2/8)
2. Claimed by Sarah Fine (6/4)
Eat better (anthology)
1. Troubled Daughters, Twisted Wives (2/3)
2. Electric Literature No. 2 by various authors (4/2)
New job (book whose cover drew you to it)
1. Rogue Queen by L. Sprague de Camp (3/9)
2. Electric Literature No. 1 by various authors (3/2)
Save money (borrowed)
1. Death and the Penguin by Andrey Kurkov (1/2)
2. Consider the Lobster by David Foster Wallace (1/3)
Have a baby (first in series)
1. Cracked by Eliza Crewe (1/4)
2. Marked by Sarah Fine (2/2)
Go back to school (by a new-to-you author)
1. Thunderstruck & Other Stories by Elizabeth McCracken (1/6)
2. Elegy for April by Benjamin Black (audio book, 1/8)
Get married (PNR book)
1. Archangel's Legion by Nalini Singh (1/13)
2. Archangel's Shadows by Nalini Singh (4/8)
Take a vacation (set somewhere you've been or would like to go on vacation)
1. The Secret Place by Tana French (3/19)
2. The Small Bachelor by P.G Wodehouse (4/2)
Buy a house (book you own)
1. The Bus Driver Who Wanted to Be God and Other Stories by Etgar Keret (4/24)
2. Reasons to Live by Amy Hempel (5/4)
Reconnect with old friends (from the bookshelf of one of your first 5 GoodReads friends)
1. Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood (4/22)
2. The Year of the Flood by Margaret Atwood (5/22)
Reading Resolutions1/1/15-31/12/15
0/24
Quit Smoking: A hard habit to break - Read a book in a series that wish you could stop reading, but stick with anyway -OR- a book about firefighters or dragons
1 - Hunt The Darkness - Alexandra Ivy
2 - Under Fire - Jo Davis
Lose weight: drop those extra lbs - Read a book that has been on your tbr shelf (real or virtual) for more than 6 months -OR- Read a chunky book that's been sitting on your TBR, but you keep passing it by because of its size
1 - Blood Magic - Jennifer Lyon
2 - The Wolf Princess - Karen Whiddon
Exercise more: get active - Read a UF book
1 - Moon Dance - J.R. Rain
2 - Visions of Magic - Regan Hastings
Eat better: smaller portions - Read an anthology
(not just one story, but all the stories in the anthology)
1 - Short Rides - Lorelei James
2 - Shifting Shadows - Patricia Briggs
New job: make a good first impression - Read a book whose cover drew you to it
1 - Howling For My Baby - Beverly Rae
2 -Dark Skye - Kresley Cole
Save money: pinch those pennies - Read a book you borrowed (from anyone or anywhere - friend, library, swap, online loan) -OR- Read a book you bought using a gift card you were given
1 -
2 -
Have a baby: new life - Read a 1st in series book
1 - Sea of Shadows - Kelley Armstrong
2 - Gameboard of the Gods - Richelle Mead
Go back to school: new professors - Read a book by a new-to-you author
1 - Midnight Sun - Rene Lyon
2 - Feral Passions - Stephanie Bedwell-Grimes
Get married: blissfully in love - Read a PNR book
1 - Bite Me - Shelly Laurenston
2 - Crave The Night - Lara Adrian
Take a vacation: get away for a while - Read a book set somewhere you've been or would like to go on vacation
1 - Possession - J.R. Ward
2 - The Seeker - Lindsay McKenna
Buy a house: personal property - Read a book you own
1 - Night's Honour - Thea Harrison
2 - Air Bound - Christine Feehan
Reconnect with old friends: long time no see - Pick a book off of one of your first 5 GoodReads friends' bookshelf
1 - Barbara - Crux - Moira Rogers
2 - Yz The Whyz - Girls Night Out - Lauren Dane
SOS: Serious Overload of Series"Reading Resolutions" Challenge [2015]
Duration: 1/1/2015 - 12/31/2015
Goal: Read 2 books for each resolution using the descriptions listed = 24 books
Rules: 8 non PNR/UF books will be allowed*
Progress: 24 out of 24
Categories:
Quit Smoking: A hard habit to break - Read a book in a series that wish you could stop reading, but stick with anyway -OR- a book about firefighters or dragons
1. Hit List by Laurell K. Hamilton - **** - 1/19/2015 - 320 Pages
2. A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin - ***** - 2/1/2015 - 835 Pages - Dragons
Lose weight: drop those extra lbs - Read a book that has been on your tbr shelf (real or virtual) for more than 6 months -OR- Read a chunky book that's been sitting on your TBR, but you keep passing it by because of its size
*3. Me Before You by Jojo Moyes - ***** - 1/14/2015 - 369 Pages - On TBR for more than 6 months
4. Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole - ***** - 7/26/2015 - 359 Pages - On TBR for more than 6 months
Exercise more: get active - Read a UF book
5. Sixth Grave on the Edge by Darynda Jones - ***** - 1/8/2015 - 326 Pages
6. Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn - ***** - 1/25/2015
Eat better: Smaller portions - Read an anthology
(not just one story, but all the stories in the anthology)
7. Vampires in the Lemon Grove by Karen Russell - *** - 4/2/2015 - 243 Pages
*8. I'm Not the Biggest Bitch in This Relationship: Hilarious, Heartwarming Tales About Man's Best Friend from America's Favorite Humorists by Wade Rouse - **** - 8/7/2015 - 272 Pages
New job: make a good first impression - Read a book whose cover drew you to it:
9. The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman - **** - 1/23/2015 - 181 Pages
10. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern - **** - 2/22/2015 - 387 Pages
Save money: pinch those pennies - Read a book you borrowed (from anyone or anywhere - friend, library, swap, online loan) -OR- Read a book you bought using a gift card you were given
*11. A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg - **** - 1/9/2015 - 193 Pages
12. Saga Deluxe Edition, Volume 1 by Brian K. Vaughan - ***** - 2/21/2015 - 504 Pages - Gift Card
Have a baby: new life - Read a 1st in series book
*13. Simply Unforgettable by Mary Balogh - **** - 1/24/2015 - 422 Pages
14. The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell - ***** - 1/26/2015 - 408 Pages
Go back to school: new professors - Read a book by a new-to-you author
*15. Mudbound by Hillary Jordan - *** - 1/6/2015 - 340 Pages
16. Desire Untamed by Pamela Palmer - *** - 7/27/2015 - 363 Pages
Get married: blissfully in love - Read a PNR book
17. No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole - **** - 1/5/2015 - 356 Pages
18. Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews - ***** - 4/1/2015
Take a vacation: get away for a while - Read a book set somewhere you've been or would like to go on vacation
19. White Night by Jim Butcher - **** - 3/3/2015 - 416 Pages - Chicago
20. Small Favor by Jim Butcher - ***** - 3/4/2015 - 420 Pages - Chicago
Buy a house: personal property - Read a book you own
21. World After by Susan Ee - * - 1/6/2015 - 438 Pages
22. Kindred by Octavia E. Butler - *** - 1/20/2015 - 288 Pages
Reconnect with old friends: long time no see - Pick a book off of one of your first 5 GoodReads friends' bookshelf (I'm sure they'd love to hear how you liked it when you're done)
*23. Connie N: Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas - **** - 1/2/2015 - 374 Pages
*24. Irina: A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas - *** - 1/4/2015 - 213 Pages
All done.READ: 24/24
✔Quit Smoking: A hard habit to break - Read a book in a series that wish you could stop reading, but stick with anyway -OR- a book about firefighters or dragons
1. Light My Fire - G.A. Aiken (dragon shifters) 1/5
2. Blood of Tyrants - Naomi Novik (dragons) 1/24
✔Lose weight: drop those extra lbs - Read a book that has been on your tbr shelf (real or virtual) for more than 6 months -OR- Read a chunky book that's been sitting on your TBR, but you keep passing it by because of its size
1. Master of Craving - Karen Tabke (added 2009) 1/29
2. Hidden Currents - Christine Feehan(added 2009) 2/21
✔Exercise more: get active - Read a UF book
1. Broken Soul - Faith Hunter 1/3
2. Magic Breaks - Ilona Andrews 1/15
✔Eat better: smaller portions - Read an anthology
(not just one story, but all the stories in the anthology)
1. Candy Cane Murder - Joanna Fluke/Laura Levine/Leslie Meier 2/26
2. Angels' Flight - Nalini Singh 3/23
✔New job: make a good first impression - Read a book whose cover drew you to it
1. Archer's Voice - Mia Sheridan 1/6
2. Much Ado About Vampires - Katie MacAlister 2/15
✔Save money: pinch those pennies - Read a book you borrowed (from anyone or anywhere - friend, library, swap, online loan) -OR- Read a book you bought using a gift card you were given
1. Wicked as She Wants - Delilah Dawson (friend) 2/6
2. Dark Skye - Kresley Cole (library) 2/10
✔Have a baby: new life - Read a 1st in series book
1. The Monstrumologist - Rick Yancey 1/8
2. Her Sky Cowboy - Beth Ciotta 2/13
✔Go back to school: new professors - Read a book by a new-to-you author
1. Moloka'i - Alan Brennert 1/18
2. Antiques Flee Market - Barbara Allan 2/4
✔Get married: blissfully in love - Read a PNR book
1. A Tale Of Two Dragons - G.A. Aiken 2/2
2. Dead Case in Deadwood - Ann Charles 2/8
✔Take a vacation: get away for a while - Read a book set somewhere you've been or would like to go on vacation
1. [Ireland]Last Stand of Dead Men - Derek Landy 3/16
2. [Hawaii]Spider Bones - Kathy Reichs 3/22
✔Buy a house: personal property - Read a book you own
1. Shaedes of Gray - Amanda Bonilla 2/8
2. Archangel's Consort - Nalini Singh 2/17
✔Reconnect with old friends: long time no see - Pick a book off of one of your first 5 GoodReads friends' bookshelf. (Both friends added Feb 2009)
1. [Juliann] ~~ Seraphina - Rachel Hartman 2/28
2. [Karlyn] ~~ Captured by the Pirate Laird - Amy Jarecki 2/25
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
Hooray, Barbara!
Duration: 1/1/15 - 12/31/15COMPLETED: 22/24
Quit Smoking: A hard habit to break - Read a book in a series that wish you could stop reading, but stick with anyway -OR- a book about firefighters or dragons
1.Dragon Actually (Jun 30)
2.Archangel's Blade (Jul 24)
Lose weight: drop those extra lbs - Read a book that has been on your tbr shelf (real or virtual) for more than 6 months -OR- Read a chunky book that's been sitting on your TBR, but you keep passing it by because of its size
1.The Staff of Serapis (Apr 29)
2.Mine to Possess (Aug 02)
Exercise more: get active - Read a UF book
1.Hard Bitten (Feb 26)
2.Archangel's Consort (Jul 21)
Eat better: smaller portions - Read an anthology
(not just one story, but all the stories in the anthology)
1.
2.
New job: make a good first impression - Read a book whose cover drew you to it
1.Of Poseidon (Jul 27)
2.Rock Hard (Jul 15)
Save money: pinch those pennies - Read a book you borrowed (from anyone or anywhere - friend, library, swap, online loan) -OR- Read a book you bought using a gift card you were given
1.Wuthering Heights (Mar 02)
2.Pride and Prejudice (Nov 16)
Have a baby: new life - Read a 1st in series book
1.Touch the Dark (Apr 27)
2.Vicious Cycle (Jul 31)
Go back to school: new professors - Read a book by a new-to-you author
1.Playing for Keeps (Jun 07)
2.Beyond the Highland Mist (Aug 10)
Get married: blissfully in love - Read a PNR book
1.Archangel's Kiss (Apr 07)
2.Kiss of a Demon King (Aug 08)
Take a vacation: get away for a while - Read a book set somewhere you've been or would like to go on vacation
1.Tempt Me at Twilight (May 05)
2.Of Triton (Jul 27)
Buy a house: personal property - Read a book you own
1.The Darkest Minds (Jun 22)
2.Sweet Evil (Jun 08)
Reconnect with old friends: long time no see - Pick a book off of one of your first 5 GoodReads friends' bookshelf
1.Bitten (Aug 23)
2.Once Burned (Nov 22)
SOS Reading Resolutions
Duration: 1/1/15 - 12/31/15
Goal: 24/24 books
Done! Whoo Hoo!
✦ 8 non PNR/UF books used
Categories:
Quit Smoking: A hard habit to break - Read a book in a series that wish you could stop reading, but stick with anyway -OR- a book about firefighters or dragons
1. A New World: Taken by John O'Brien - 01.02.2015 (★★★)
2. Dragon Knights 6 - Dragon Storm - by Bianca D'Arc - 01.17.2015 (★★★)
Lose weight: drop those extra lbs - Read a book that has been on your tbr shelf (real or virtual) for more than 6 months -OR- Read a chunky book that's been sitting on your TBR, but you keep passing it by because of its size
1. Hidden Destiny by Carrie Ann Ryan - 01.03.2015 (★★★★)
2. Simply 4 - Simply Perfect by Mary Balogh - 01.21.2015 (★★★★)
Exercise more: get active - Read a UF book
1. Small Favor by Jim Butcher - 01-01-2015 (★★★★
2. Anna 2 - Girl of Nightmares by Kendare Blake - 01.17.2015 (★★★★)
Eat better: smaller portions - Read an anthology
(not just one story, but all the stories in the anthology)
1. Manaconda by Sherri L. King, Lora Leigh, Jaid Black - 04.04.2015 (★★★)
2. Tied with a Bow - 04.12.2015 (★★★)
New job: make a good first impression - Read a book whose cover drew you to it
1. Vampire Mine by Aline Hunter - 01.08.2015 (★★★)
2. Alpha Mine by Aline Hunter - 01.14.2015 (★★)
Save money: pinch those pennies - Read a book you borrowed (from anyone or anywhere - friend, library, swap, online loan) -OR- Read a book you bought using a gift card you were given
1. Wicked Wraiths 1 - Tori's Secret by Mina Carter - 01.19.2015 (★★★)
2. Wicked Wraiths 2 - Man About the House by Mina Carter - 01.19.2015 (★★★)
Have a baby: new life - Read a 1st in series book
1. Loving Dangerously 1 - Dangerously Mine by A.M. Griffin - 01.01.2015 (★★★)
2. Tang Dynasty 1 - Butterfly Swords by Jeannie Lin - 02.06.2015 (★★★★)
Go back to school: new professors - Read a book by a new-to-you author
1. Undead by Kirsty McKay - 01.04.2015 (★★★★)
2. Sweetest Surrender by Katie Reus - 01.04.2015 (★★★★★)
Get married: blissfully in love - Read a PNR book
1. Atlantis Unmasked by Alyssa Day - 01.19.2015 (★★★★)
2. New Species 12 - Darkness by Laurann Dohner - 01.24.2015 (★★★★)
Take a vacation: get away for a while - Read a book set somewhere you've been or would like to go on vacation
1. Passions 2 - Binding Passion by Katherine Kingston - 01.02.2015 (★★★)
2. Stud Finders Incorporated by Alexis Fleming - 01.09.2015 (★★★)
Buy a house: personal property - Read a book you own
1. Loving Dangerously 3 - Dangerously Hers by A.M. Griffin - 01.11.2015 (★★★★)
2. New Species 13 - Smiley by Laurann Dohner - 01.25.2015 (★★★★)
Reconnect with old friends: long time no see - Pick a book off of one of your first 5 GoodReads friends' bookshelf (I'm sure they'd love to hear how you liked it when you're done)
1. Reign of Blood 1 - Reign of Blood by Alexia Purdy - 04.16.2015 (★★★★)
2. The Boss 1 - The Boss by Abigail Barnette - 06.21.2015 (★★★★)
Yay I finished early! that NEVER happens!"Reading Resolutions"
Duration: 1/1/15 - 12/31/15
Goal: Read 2 books for each resolution using the descriptions listed = 24 books
Categories:
Quit Smoking: A hard habit to break - Read a book in a series that wish you could stop reading, but stick with anyway -OR- a book about firefighters or dragons
1.
~ by Jonathan Maberry, 3/7/152.
~ by Lauren Kate, 4/4/15Lose weight: drop those extra lbs - Read a book that has been on your tbr shelf (real or virtual) for more than 6 months -OR- Read a chunky book that's been sitting on your TBR, but you keep passing it by because of its size
1.
~ by Jessica Verday, 1/4/152.
~ by Jessica Verday, 1/6/15Exercise more: get active - Read a UF book
1.
~ by Jessica Verday, 1/10/152.
~ by Kathleen Peacock, 1/27/15Eat better: smaller portions - Read an anthology
(not just one story, but all the stories in the anthology)
1.
~ by Jamie Campbell, 4/7/152.
~ by Kevin Richey, 4/15/15New job: make a good first impression - Read a book whose cover drew you to it
1.
~ by Amy Tintera, 2/27/152.
~ by Robin LaFevers, 2/3/15Save money: pinch those pennies - Read a book you borrowed (from anyone or anywhere - friend, library, swap, online loan) -OR- Read a book you bought using a gift card you were given
1.
~ by Virginia Bergin, 1/13/152.
~ by Lauren Kate, 4/27/15Have a baby: new life - Read a 1st in series book
1.
~ by Gail Carriger, 2/25/152.
~ by Lauren Kate, 3/21/15Go back to school: new professors - Read a book by a new-to-you author
1.
~ by H.A. Swain, 1/18/152.
~ by Jackson Pearce, 2/7/15Get married: blissfully in love - Read a PNR book
1.
~ by Lauren Kate, 4/20/152.
~ by Lauren Kate, 4/21/15Take a vacation: get away for a while - Read a book set somewhere you've been or would like to go on vacation
1.
~ by Darren Shan, 5/4/152.
~ by Sarah Rees Brennan, 5/11/15Buy a house: personal property - Read a book you own
1.
~ by Darren Shan, 5/3/152.
~ by Darren Shan, 5/4/15Reconnect with old friends: long time no see - Pick a book off of one of your first 5 GoodReads friends' bookshelf (I'm sure they'd love to hear how you liked it when you're done)
1.
~ by Kylie Scott, 5/3/152.
~ By Rosamund Hodge, 6/14/15
Hooray, Netanella & Joanne!!
Done!SOS: Serious Overload of Series
"Reading Resolutions" Challenge [2015]
Duration: 1/1/2015 - 12/31/2015
Goal: Read 2 books for each resolution using the descriptions listed = 24 books
Rules: 8 non PNR/UF books will be allowed*
Progress: 24 out of 24
Categories:
Quit Smoking: A hard habit to break - Read a book in a series that wish you could stop reading, but stick with anyway -OR- a book about firefighters or dragons
1. Hit List by Laurell K. Hamilton - **** - 1/19/2015 - 320 Pages
2. A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin - ***** - 2/1/2015 - 835 Pages - Dragons
Lose weight: drop those extra lbs - Read a book that has been on your tbr shelf (real or virtual) for more than 6 months -OR- Read a chunky book that's been sitting on your TBR, but you keep passing it by because of its size
*3. Me Before You by Jojo Moyes - ***** - 1/14/2015 - 369 Pages - On TBR for more than 6 months
4. Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night by Kresley Cole - ***** - 7/26/2015 - 359 Pages - On TBR for more than 6 months
Exercise more: get active - Read a UF book
5. Sixth Grave on the Edge by Darynda Jones - ***** - 1/8/2015 - 326 Pages
6. Kitty and the Midnight Hour by Carrie Vaughn - ***** - 1/25/2015
Eat better: Smaller portions - Read an anthology
(not just one story, but all the stories in the anthology)
7. Vampires in the Lemon Grove by Karen Russell - *** - 4/2/2015 - 243 Pages
*8. I'm Not the Biggest Bitch in This Relationship: Hilarious, Heartwarming Tales About Man's Best Friend from America's Favorite Humorists by Wade Rouse - **** - 8/7/2015 - 272 Pages
New job: make a good first impression - Read a book whose cover drew you to it:
9. The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman - **** - 1/23/2015 - 181 Pages
10. The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern - **** - 2/22/2015 - 387 Pages
Save money: pinch those pennies - Read a book you borrowed (from anyone or anywhere - friend, library, swap, online loan) -OR- Read a book you bought using a gift card you were given
*11. A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg - **** - 1/9/2015 - 193 Pages
12. Saga Deluxe Edition, Volume 1 by Brian K. Vaughan - ***** - 2/21/2015 - 504 Pages - Gift Card
Have a baby: new life - Read a 1st in series book
*13. Simply Unforgettable by Mary Balogh - **** - 1/24/2015 - 422 Pages
14. The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell - ***** - 1/26/2015 - 408 Pages
Go back to school: new professors - Read a book by a new-to-you author
*15. Mudbound by Hillary Jordan - *** - 1/6/2015 - 340 Pages
16. Desire Untamed by Pamela Palmer - *** - 7/27/2015 - 363 Pages
Get married: blissfully in love - Read a PNR book
17. No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole - **** - 1/5/2015 - 356 Pages
18. Magic Breaks by Ilona Andrews - ***** - 4/1/2015
Take a vacation: get away for a while - Read a book set somewhere you've been or would like to go on vacation
19. White Night by Jim Butcher - **** - 3/3/2015 - 416 Pages - Chicago
20. Small Favor by Jim Butcher - ***** - 3/4/2015 - 420 Pages - Chicago
Buy a house: personal property - Read a book you own
21. World After by Susan Ee - * - 1/6/2015 - 438 Pages
22. Kindred by Octavia E. Butler - *** - 1/20/2015 - 288 Pages
Reconnect with old friends: long time no see - Pick a book off of one of your first 5 GoodReads friends' bookshelf (I'm sure they'd love to hear how you liked it when you're done)
*23. Connie N: Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas - **** - 1/2/2015 - 374 Pages
*24. Irina: A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas - *** - 1/4/2015 - 213 Pages
Hooray, Suzanne!!
Hooray Rocki!
Hooray, Daffodil!
SOS: Serious Overload of Series
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Every year many people make resolutions for their New Year goals. This year, we've tweaked some common resolutions makin' them reading resolutions!
Duration: 1/1/15 - 12/31/15
Goal: Read 2 books for each resolution using the descriptions listed = 24 books
Rules:
✦ 8 non PNR/UF books will be allowed
✦ You may post as you go or right away
✦ Please edit your initial list with updates
✦ All formats are allowed
✦ Re-reads are not allowed
Categories:
Quit Smoking: A hard habit to break - Read a book in a series that wish you could stop reading, but stick with anyway -OR- a book about firefighters or dragons
Lose weight: drop those extra lbs - Read a book that has been on your tbr shelf (real or virtual) for more than 6 months -OR- Read a chunky book that's been sitting on your TBR, but you keep passing it by because of its size
Exercise more: get active - Read a UF book
Eat better: smaller portions - Read an anthology
(not just one story, but all the stories in the anthology)
New job: make a good first impression - Read a book whose cover drew you to it
Save money: pinch those pennies - Read a book you borrowed (from anyone or anywhere - friend, library, swap, online loan) -OR- Read a book you bought using a gift card you were given
Have a baby: new life - Read a 1st in series book
Go back to school: new professors - Read a book by a new-to-you author
Get married: blissfully in love - Read a PNR book
Take a vacation: get away for a while - Read a book set somewhere you've been or would like to go on vacation
Buy a house: personal property - Read a book you own
Reconnect with old friends: long time no see - Pick a book off of one of your first 5 GoodReads friends' bookshelf (I'm sure they'd love to hear how you liked it when you're done)
To find your first 5 Goodreads friends:
Click on friends along the GR menu bar
Sort by date added
Newest friends show up first, so scroll to the bottom of the list and pick a book from the "last" 5 listed (those are your 1st 5 friends added)