2015 Reading Challenge - Discussion Thread

[Kirsty, Jedi Master]

Hi all,

Came across this challenge graphic today - if you aren't doing the Marvel Vs DC Challenge (or even if you are) it could be useful for targeting your reading if you would like to!

2015 Reading Challenge

If people are interested in this I will set up a progress thread.

I'm not sure how successful I will be with it, but think I'll give it a go - Marvel DC challenge along side this one might well be helpful in clearing up those peskier ones!

EDIT

The Master thread is now available for use!

[Rinn, (Retired mod) Captain of the SSV Normandy]

Ooh I like this one! Maybe it's good if people want a less 'competitive' challenge?

[Sookie]

As I am not taking part in Marvel vs DC, so I think I should be able to achieve this one.
I guess you will be able to check off more than fifty percent of the list over the year..

Oh, and there is another challenge if anyone is interested!
The Book Riot 2015 Read Harder Challenge

[Paul, A wanderer in unknown realms]

Definitely an interesting challenge. Wasnt sure if i could commit to the DC Marvel challenge but this looks a tad easier going

[Rinn, (Retired mod) Captain of the SSV Normandy]

I've made a challenge ticker for the challenge, Kirsty :) I can't remember if I'm the only one who can create them, or if all mods can...

[Kirsty, Jedi Master]

Ahhh great, thanks Rinn :D I didn't look to see if I could!

[Rinn, (Retired mod) Captain of the SSV Normandy]

I know I had to join a group to be able to do it for some reason - it might be a Goodreads librarian thing actually. It definitely wasn't an automatic feature of the group!

[Paul, A wanderer in unknown realms]

Sounds a useful tool . ☺

[Lel]

I think i'm slightly crazy doing both this and the DC vs Marvel challenge, but we will see how far I get. Wish me luck! ;)

[Paul, A wanderer in unknown realms]

A lot should fall into place easy enough I think. It'll only be the later ones that might be trouble. My mother never reads so not sure where to go with that one

[Wayland, Ernest Scribbler]

First blood! I did the book in a day one! Onward!

[Nara]

Only just noticed this challenge! I think I'll probs join too- sounds fun :)

[Sarah]

Paul wrote: " My mother never reads so not sure where to go with that one"

Ask your dad? Or an aunt, grandma, friend's mom?
I kinda see that one as "book recommended by someone from an older generation"

[Wayland, Ernest Scribbler]

Ya know, while it's technically 52 books, since some can count for more than one, it's a little hard to get them ticked off on the counter for the challenge. I'm debating either counting books that aren't part of the challenge to fill in the doubles, or adjusting the count down.

[Kirsty, Jedi Master]

Remember I've said that one book can cover two categories (if it's eligible) - you don't have to, but if you don't read an huge amount this might be preferable!

[Rinn, (Retired mod) Captain of the SSV Normandy]

Yeah I was thinking of adjusting mine because so far each book has counted for two :)

[Abrea]

I think I'm going to do a re-read of Firebird Trilogy, next. I haven't read it in a few years and this trilogy has always been beloved by me and my friends. :)

[Lel]

I have a question about 'read a book by someone under 30'. Can they have been under 30 when they wrote the book or does it not count unless they are still under 30 this year?

[Kirsty, Jedi Master]

I think under 30 when they wrote it would be best :)

[Wayland, Ernest Scribbler]

So, would several scenes at a high school count? I'm not sure I can a book that's exclusively at one...

[Bianca]

I'm not sure about 'a book based on or turned into a TV show'. Could I count the The Walking Dead, Compendium 1 ? I know it's a graphic novel but it has over a 1000 pages...

[Wayland, Ernest Scribbler]

So how's everyone doing on this one? I don't have them all, and realistically I'm not going to by this point, but I'm going down swinging. 11 10 9 left, which I know I can knock down lower.

I could argue it's 8 left, since I didn't have the book I didn't read in school one to mark off.

[Rinn, (Retired mod) Captain of the SSV Normandy]

I won't finish - the last ones are too tricky, or quite broad that you won't know they fit until you've read them.

[Paul, A wanderer in unknown realms]

Think i've about 5 left . Close but no cigar