2025 & 2026 Reading Challenge discussion
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Introduce Yourself to the Group - 2021
Hi! I'm 27 and from Germany. I joined this website a while ago but only recently started really keeping track of my reading here. I mostly like to read fantasy and romance, but I am trying to read more broadly this year. I don't write a lot on this site but I enjoy looking at what other people are reading and getting inspired by it.I don't really have a set-in-stone number of books I want to read this year, I just want to read a lot and hopefully find some awesome books while doing that.
Good luck to everyone with their 2021 Reading Challenge!
Hi! I just got on Goodreads in June because I was looking for a way to track what books I was reading. I'm on my 40th book since then. I think I will exceed my expectations by far and look forward to starting a new year with a higher goal. I read quite a bit because I am a stay at home mom who homeschools my 10 yr old. We read a lot together and hope that she sees my goals and makes some of her own.
Hello, I’m Soren (they/them) and I’m a writer who is trying to read more. ADHD and hyperfixating on things makes finishing books a challenge, and I’m hoping that this group will help me finish more books!I come from the center of the USA. I mostly read fantasy, sci fi, LGBT and detective mysteries, but am willing to dabble in other genres if it sounds interesting enough. Since I’m starting so late in the year, I hope to read four books for the remainder of the year.
Hi y’all! I’m Tori from Oklahoma. I’m a retired RN, married. I have two sons, both are firefighter/EMT’s for the OKC Fire dept. I have 2 grandchildren and one on the way. My goal for this year has been 100 books. I like suspense, historical fiction, romance not a big non fiction fan. I read to entertain and take my mind off of “stuff”.
Victoria wrote: "Hi y’all! I’m Tori from Oklahoma. I’m a retired RN, married. I have two sons, both are firefighter/EMT’s for the OKC Fire dept. I have 2 grandchildren and one on the way. My goal for this year has ..."Welcome Victoria :)
Welcome everyone happy to have you.
Hi there. Names darci , from the US. Can’t wait to see more about the buddy reads and joining sounds fun. Thanks!
Hello there,I am Ekhomagbe O Victory, from Nigeria and i am a new Author and also getting use to Goodreads for the first time on my debut book, i am new in these site [Goodreads] for the first time as an Author, so i am getting use to it to interest me as times goes, that is all i can say for now.
Thanks
HiI’m 27 y/o from Sweden. I read a little bit of everything, but mostly romance. I read most books in English even if it’s my second language. I often switch between audiobook and reading so I can listen while doing other stuff, but I prefer reading.
I set a goal in the behining of the summer to read 100 books in 100 days since I were stuck at home being at risk because of covid and Lupus. I finished it on day 99 and changed my goal to 150 books before this year ends.
I'm Barb 73 live in Oregon, USA. Love reading different genres. In Project Hail Mary why is the font BOLD some of the time? I thought it was for emphasis, but triple word is emphasis.
Hi,I'm Gayatri from India.
Love reading mystery and thriller books. But open to good book recommendations.
Gald to be here, and best of luck on the challenge.
Hi everyone <3-My name is Celina, I'm from mexico, i like to read all genders but i don't like romance, it gets annoying for me; I think that my favorite genders are fantasy, mystery, horror, sci-fiction.
-I found this group while i was watching a booktuber Clau Read Books and I think mmm probably would be interesting and i googking it.
-I want to start with baby steps you know, 35 book in the rest of the year but if I read more I would have no problem with that.
Srry if my english is not well, i don't usually speaks a lot of english bc i'm from mexico.
-Besitos <3
Barb wrote: "I'm Barb 73 live in Oregon, USA. Love reading different genres. In Project Hail Mary why is the font BOLD some of the time? I thought it was for emphasis, but triple word is emphasis."
I can't remember, but both were important, and triple word wasn't the only emphasis as I recall.
Hello everyone i am red and i love sci-fi, fiction and fantasy and nonfiction and romance and mystery I found this group on goodreads and my goal for this year is to read 45-100 books
Hi! My name is Patricia Mae. I'm from the Philippines and the kinds of books that I like to read most are Young adult, Fantasy, Fiction, Travel, and Middle-grade. I find this group through searching. My reading goal is I'm going to read 25 books this year. And I hope I can read more.
Hi, I'm Ana. My favourite genres are misteries, romance, fantasy and non fiction (mostly about history). This year, I'm coming out of a reading slump and it seems I'm on track to reach 50 books read, which is very satisfying 🙂
Hi, I'm Abby! I'm from the US and I'm looking to read around ten books this year since I haven't been able to read a lot recently. My favorite genres are YA, romance, and dystopian. This is my first time using the community function and I hope this can help me find more book recommendations and book lovers!
Welcome everyone! We are vey happy to have you here :)
Hello! I'm Martha from Vancouver Island in Canada. I am a school teacher in my 50s. I am on track for 70 books this year. I read a wide range of genres but really enjoy dystopian and I avoid YA. I always have three books on the go at a time - one ebook, one audiobook and one actual book. I also try to have one non-fiction title at all times. When I am not reading, I run long, long distances and take care of my backyard chickens on our acreage that we call 'the queendom'. I found the group simply in the Community tab as I was looking for a more active group than the one I am in. I enjoy getting to know you all!
Hi I’m Beth, I live in Australia,I read almost anything but my favourite is fantasy and horror,
I actually stumbled across this page as I still don’t know what I’m doing with this app.
My goal for 2021 even though it’s almost over is to read 30 books
Martha☀ wrote: "Hello! I'm Martha from Vancouver Island in Canada. I am a school teacher in my 50s. I am on track for 70 books this year. I read a wide range of genres but really enjoy dystopian and I avoid YA. I ..."Hi neighbour! I live in Victoria so quite near you.
Hi everyone, I’m Lisa! I’ve been a lover of all things book-related since I was little (my first favorite book was “The Little Engine That Could” 😊) . Nowadays my favorite books tend to mainly fall in the YA category, but I definitely enjoy some of the old school classics here and there.
Hello... My name is Lusy. I love reading and have been 'getting books' since I was little, even before I was able to read. I had an accident once because I was too busy admiring a book I just got and forgot to pay attention while walking on a street. So I got hit by a bike. I was a small kid so a trip to the hospital for some stitches was in order. I called the scar on my eyebrow 'my tiny book scar.' Funny, ... I don't usually share this story. Sorry for 'too much information.'
Anyway, I started using GoodReads some years ago but the database was not good. It was hard to find books to add to my shelves and so on and so forth so I deleted my account. I'm starting again with a new account and glad I did. Things are so much better now! As a new member, I'm trying to figure out my way around this group. It's exciting to join a group with reading challenges. Hopefully I can join one soon.
Thank you for everything you do here!
Happy reading everybody!!
Welcome Lusy. Like you I became a book addict when very small and usually have 3 books on the go at the same time,
Dorothy wrote: "Welcome Lusy. Like you I became a book addict when very small and usually have 3 books on the go at the same time,"Hi, Dorothy. Thank you for the warm welcome and sharing your books experience. Reading is amazing indeed! Enjoy your books and take care!!
Hello, the name is Milo. I’m a 20yo vision impaired Aussie who loves anything to do with dragons, witches and the like. I’m always around to chat, and am open to friend requests
Hello everybody, my name is Miriam and I live in the north of Italy, in a small place in the country at thirty minutes by train from Milan.In the last days I was looking for a group to join for November and I liked your choise of "The Goldfinch", so here I am.
I love classic and contemporary mysteries, Victorian novels and old and modern classics, but I'm also open to everything that's interesting.
My personal goals are usually of 50 books per year.
Ilona wrote: "Welcome to the group everyone!"Thank you!
Miriam wrote: "Hello everybody, my name is Miriam and I live in the north of Italy, in a small place in the country at thirty minutes by train from Milan.In the last days I was looking for a group to join for No..."
Hi Miriam, I have fond memories of the mountains around Aosta Valley in Northern Italy. I am also new to the group. Happy reading!
Dorothy wrote: "Martha☀ wrote: "Hello! I'm Martha from Vancouver Island in Canada..."Hi Dorothy! It's great to have a neighbour in the group. I love Victoria - it's our favourite special occasion weekend get-away!
Hi everyone! My name is Lovelyn but I go by Lyn more often. I'm 15 and I'm from Indonesia. I am currently still exploring different types of books but romance, YA, and thriller are on the top of the list. I'd like to read at least 10 books every year.
Martha☀ wrote: "Dorothy wrote: "Martha☀ wrote: "Hello! I'm Martha from Vancouver Island in Canada..."Hi Dorothy! It's great to have a neighbour in the group. I love Victoria - it's our favourite special occasion..."
There are 3 of us from Victoria on Goodreads. We used to get together occasionally but have not done so for a couple of years.
Hello, My name is Robynne, and I live in Toronto, Canada. I need a new challenge and while I cannot do 2021, I would like to join in for 2022. My reading tastes are mostly non fiction, although I also do read some historical fiction, adventure/mystery, cozy mysteries, sci-fi and epistolary. I have been reading E-books only for the last 9 years since my eyes started going bad. I pretty much buy all of my books from Kobo. I am married and a stay at home mom with one teenage son and all 3 of us have chronic illnesses so we dont get out much, and have not been out since the pandemic started, except to get our vaccine jabs.
My goal in 2020 when I first joined GR was 24 books, as in 2 books a month. and I went way over that goal. This year I aimed for 36 books (as in 3 per month) and I have already exceeded that as well. Next year in 2022, I plan for aim for 48 books (4 books per month) and we shall see how that goes.
Greetings everyone. 2021 is winding down and 2022 will soon be upon us. I started in Goodreads this year and I set my 2021 challenge at 25 books. I have been able to read 30 thus far, so I will definitely be upping the number for 2022. Looking forward to reading with you in the new year. Happy holidays everyone!
Welcome everyone so happy to have you all. The year is almost done I can't wait for our group to start new reading adventures together.
hello, newly retired Canadian here... usually have at least 2-3 books on the go. I've been wanting to read in a group for awhile. Hello everyone!
Kristine wrote: "hello, newly retired Canadian here... usually have at least 2-3 books on the go. I've been wanting to read in a group for awhile. Hello everyone!"Kristine, We are so happy to have you join us! I'm the same way. I think at the moment I have a paperback and an ebook going. Do you a favorite genre? I hope you have a blast with us we have so many fun things planned in 2022 you will have a blast.
Hi everyone! My names Laura and I’m from the UK. I’m 21 and I found this group because I am hoping to get loads of books read in 2022. I’m interested in all sorts of genres and authors as well as being open to any genres I don’t usually read
I am excited to get started with some of the challenges, definitely excited to read more next year
- Where are you from? Im from Oxford Ohio - What kinds of books do you like to read? Love reading romance novels of most subgenres just not historical.
- How did you find our group? Looking for more book recommendations! Plus Flourish and Botts reading group
- What's your reading goal? My goal is to complete one reading challenge a year and to try one new author a month!
Ilona wrote: "Welcome, new members! Please stop in and introduce yourselves. We're looking forward to getting to know you.If you don't know where to start, feel free to answer these questions:
- Where are you ..."
Hello,my name is Brenda. I am from Pennsylvania. I am a mother of 5 grown children. I work as a caregiver. Reading is my favorite activity and is how I relax after work,which I really need. I live historical fiction, mysteries, romance, poetry,nonfiction.. I love discussing boojs that I have read with other bookworms. I love doing reading challenges.
Hi! I’m a 54 year old wife and mother from Houston. I read a wide variety of genres, but tend to avoid horror and thrillers ( love mysteries, but thrillers are too stressful). I love reading challenges and read close to 200 books a year. That has dropped recently as I’ve started grad school to get my master’s of library science, but I still read a lot. I read mostly ebooks and audiobooks. I look forward to participating in this group in 2022!
Welcome to the group, everyone! We are so happy to have you here :)
I am from Las Vegas.I like to read mystery/ crime/ YA
I found it from searching the goodreads page
My goal is to read 50 books
Hi! I'm Maja and I'm a student from Poland <3I like to read YA, mysteries, romance novels, etc. Recently I've been exceptionally keen on nonfiction, biographies and memoirs.
I listen to audiobooks a lot, mostly on my way to school. Sometimes I like to pick up a comic or a webcomic, but none of what I've read so far caught my attention for longer :(
I found this group when I was looking for a holiday buddy read. It's kinda late to talk about any goals for 2021, but in the next year I'd like to read one book starting with every letter of the alphabet. Wish me luck! :D
My name is Alison. I am 41 years old and I am embarrassed to say that I was born and raised in the most illiterate state I'm the country and I am still here in Oxford, Mississippi. I love to read any book I can get my hands on. But Suspense is probably the genre I go to before the others. I stumbled across the group on accident, I just got a new phone and I don't know how to use it and I ended up here. I don't haven't decided on a goal yet. I didn't want to set the bat to high and find myself stressing about it. But I supposed myself when I realized I have completed more than 10 books on on less than a month. I'm new to this do any suggestions on what I should be doing would be great
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2025 & 2026 Reading Challenge
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I am vale and I enjoy reading fantasy, mystery, YA, romance, gay and lesbian.
I also love recommendations
I want to read 25 books in the remainder of the year.’
This is my first year doing the challenge so I hope I can.
It is really nice to be here and I hope everyone achieves their reading challenges