Desley's 2022 Still Reading Paid Books Challenge

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Well, seeing as I can't stop buying books anymore, I really should think of a better title! I am pretty much going to stick with last year, the slight change is 10 themed months, 1 wild card and 1 reading free books (which slightly goes against my theme, but hey ho, need to tackle those thousands of books, I lost the ability to stop getting free books this year too!). Another difference is that I'm going to fix a couple of the months, I know that June/July are my best reading months, so will do the series challenge then as they are doorstops. And Dec will prob be free books.

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

So, given that I have more time in my life now, and had to increase this 3 times this year, am going to start at 50

60/60

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Will keep this the same, even though I'm increasing the number of books, as don't think I'll read 3 900+ page books next year!

23405/15000

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

12+4

12/16

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Tome Challenge - this is currently for books over 500 pages

8/5

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

I enjoy this challenge, so will see how many over 12 I can get this year

Colour Challenge

January - White or Dark Gray: White Nights
February - Rust or Pink
March - Spring Green or Lemon [[book:A Yorkshire Vet: The Next Chapter|49380336]
April - Tangerine or Lavender
May - Blue or Brown
June - Green or Silver
July - Yellow or Fuschia
August - Red or Black
September - Lime or Purple
October - Orange or White or Black
November - Teal or Gold
December - Sky Blue or Khaki

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Male Authors: 3

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Female Authors

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First In Series

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Continuing Series: 6

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Serial Eyes - this year I've chosen The Clifton Chronicles, to be read in the summer, when it is my best reading months

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Standalone 4

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

New Authors - not sure how many of these I have left actually, must check: 6

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Non-fiction 5.75

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Classics

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Free books

[Bill, Moderator]

I look forward to seeing how you fill out your lists. Good luck in 2022.

[Emily]

Best of luck, Desley!🐾

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Thank you, I do need to go through my 12+4 to check what covers my themes. I contemplated picking books I want to read under each theme, but then I would struggle taking part in PIFM. I do appear to have bought 12 books this weekend (although Amazon have offered another £5 voucher if you spend £15)

[Lea]

Desley, this looks great! I am looking forward to seeing the books that you read to complete your challenges. Happy reading!

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Thanks Lea, I'm looking forward to it. Good job I made a note of what I picked out for January, as I've forgotten already! All I know is it helps my 12+

[Lea]

Desley (Cat fosterer) wrote: "Thanks Lea, I'm looking forward to it. Good job I made a note of what I picked out for January, as I've forgotten already! All I know is it helps my 12+"

I've made about ten lists of what I want to read in January. I keep changing my mind. :-)

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

I only picked the theme, as I need to sort out my PIFM shelf, just can't remember it!

[Ioana]

Sounds great, no pre-defined list, but lots of liberty in what you pick, it should be fun. I can't wait to see your choices and your thoughts on them, happy reading!

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Thanks Ioana.

So, I'm doing themed months, January has been picked as continuing series, Serial Eyes will be a summer month as they are my best reading months, classics will be November as I have a few spooky classics. If someone would like to pick a themed month, please say, might be more fun than my current pick out of a tub :-) December will be free books, however I have these going back to 2012, so if someone would like to pick a year, that would also be appreciated.

[Emily]

Perhaps some romance themes for February? If you are interested in that.
And for a year…
Hmm… maybe 2016-2017? Tried to split in half with one remaining and that didn’t work out too well! 😅🐾 LOL

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Don't do romance unfortunately Emily. I will put 2106-17 on my list for December.

[〰️Beth〰️]

Cheers 🥂🍻 To knocking down the TBR, but hey if we buy more think of all the fun we will have picking reads for 2023 💖📚💖

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Great plan, Desley.

I don't think I ever paid attention to what my best reading months are. Interesting, mmmmm.

Bwahaha.....So glad you admitted that you won't ever stop buying books. Honesty is the best policy!! LOL

Good luck and happy reading

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

I've only noticed the last couple of years, when I've been putting how many of each theme I've read, the most books have been June/July, think as I read most when I'm sat outside it makes sense. That is a very good point Beth

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

I'm pinching this, will mainly use it for when I'm not sure what to read, I can find one from one of these categories, some will just be natural picks anyway

Level 1: easy
1.) Read a book with a title that starts with a "W"
2.) A book you got for under $3
3.) A book with a blue cover
4.) Read a book by your favorite author
5.) A book with the word "Light" in the title
6.) A book that is set in the future
7.) A book from Project Gutenberg (https://www.gutenberg.org/)
8.) Read a book of short stories or a novella
9.) Read a book you've had on your "to be read" shelf for more than a year
10.) Read a book that takes place in winter
11.) Reread a book you have recommended to a friend
12.) Free Space- Pick any book!

Level 2:
13.) A book under 400 pages
14.) Read a book by Julie Garwood
15.) Read a classic fairy tale
16.) Read a retelling of the classic fairy tale
17.) Read a suspense or horror book
18.) A book you got for free (gift, found or book exchange)
19.) Read a book with a building on the cover
20.) Read a historical fiction from the World War II-era
21.) Read a book that was turned into a movie or tv show
22.) A book by an author named James/Jim or a variant
23.) Read a book recommended on your local library's website
24.) Free Space- Pick any book!

Level 3:
25.) A book with the word "book" in the title
26.) Read an urban fantasy novel
27.) A book published in 2000
28.) A book recommended to you by a friend
29.) Read an author's debut novel
30.) Read a book from the BBC's list of Top 100 Books You Must Read Before You Die
31.) Read a book that is over 600 pages
32.) Read a book by Isaac Asimov
33.) Read a book with the word 'Star' in the title
34.) Read a book about a historical figure (fiction or non-fiction)
35.) Read a book about an assassin
36.) Free Space- Pick any book!

Level 4:
37.) Book 1 of a Trilogy
38.) Book 2 of a Trilogy
39.) Book 3 of a Trilogy
40.) Read a book fro NPR's favorite books of 2019
41.) Read a novel by an author using a pseudonym
42.) Read a graphic novel
43.) A book with a season in the title
44.) Read a book with exactly four words in the title
45.) Read a book about a writer (real or fictional)
46.) Read a book with a title that rhymes
47.) A book by an author named Elizabeth/Beth or a variant
48.) Free Space- Pick any book!

Level 5:
49.) Read a motivational/inspirational book
50.) Read a book with two or more authors
51.) Read a book by John Creasey
52.) Read a book published in 1980
53.) Read a "rags to riches" story
54.) Read a book with an occupation in the title
55.) Read a book about travel or that involves travel
56.) A book that takes place in outer space/another planet
57.) Read a book that starts with the letter J
58.) Read a book that takes place in the Middle East or is inspired by Middle Eastern Culture
59.) Read a book about a video game or virtual reality
60.) Free Space- Pick any book!

[〰️Beth〰️]

Desley (Cat fosterer) wrote: "I'm pinching this..."

Oh I like this, where is it from, might have to steal it too…’cuz I don’t have enough challenges 🤣

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Saah posted it from some group I think

[Denise]

Desley between your free books and my free books we could open up a bookstore or even a library...lol My new years resolution is to cut down on the urge to pick up the free books that just keep screaming "pick me, pick me."

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Yes, we probably could! I should try buying less books next year

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

First book of the year read, an enjoyable read. So looking forward to book 2, I only held back so I could tell the hairdresser tomorrow that I'm reading it!

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

I finished my second book The Shadow Sister this has been my favourite of the series, I was so impressed with both the strong, independent animal loving women from the past, and the quirky bookshop that allowed you to sit in front of a fire, reading and being given coffee from the current time, I could just read it all over again. 5*

[〰️Beth〰️]

Desley (Cat fosterer) wrote: "I finished my second book The Shadow Sister this has been my favourite of the series, I was so impressed with both the strong, independent animal loving women from the past, and the..."

Adding this series to my TBR. Going to be smart and get from the library….lol… unless I can find them in discount stores.

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Hope you can get them either from the library, or at a good price. I have the first 5 I think, I got 2 and 3 cheap (1st is on Kindle Unlimited in the UK), and paid more for 4 and 5. 6 and 7 are still too expensive, although I know someone who owns them in hardback, so could borrow them.

[Ioana]

Desley (Cat fosterer) wrote: "I finished my second book The Shadow Sister this has been my favourite of the series, I was so impressed with both the strong, independent animal loving women from the past, and the..."

This series is on my TBR, glad to hear you are enjoying it.

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

I hope you enjoy it when you get to it. I wasn't that keen on the back story of the second book, but this was really good

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

3rd book finished White Nights, really motoring this month. A 3.5* read

[Bill, Moderator]

Desley (Cat fosterer) wrote: "3rd book finished White Nights, really motoring this month. A 3.5* read"

I'm enjoying this series so far. I have to get back to it.

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

I am, despite the differences to the show. I need to watch the latest series of that too

[Lillie]

Desley (Cat fosterer) wrote: "3rd book finished White Nights, really motoring this month. A 3.5* read"

You're reading the Shetland Island series! Loved it. Really enjoy the way Ann Cleeves writes.

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Well, I've read the first two! Not sure when I'll get back to it

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

3 books finished since my last update, 2 were yesterday to make it a clean end to the month! So 6 in total this month, with 2,671 pages - if I can keep that up, I'll smash both my book and page targets! February is Male Authors, between my 12+4, PIFM and Standalone authors, I have 4 target books, although colour challenge is tricky this month. Also going to pick something like James Patterson for my bathroom book, so that makes 5. Do have holidays that need using by the end of March, so could use some of that as reading time. My eye condition has decided to flare up in my 'good' eye, fortunately not affecting my vision much, so will have some apps that I might be able to get some reading done.

[〰️Beth〰️]

Desley (Cat fosterer) wrote: "3 books finished since my last update, 2 were yesterday to make it a clean end to the month! So 6 in total this month, with 2,671 pages - if I can keep that up, I'll smash both my book and page tar..."

Great job of crushing your monthly goal! Sorry to hear about your eye, but taking holiday in February to snuggle up with a book sounds amazing📚☕️🫖=💖

[Lea]

Great month! Sorry to hear your good eye is bothering you now, hopefully it won't affect your reading too much. I don't have any holidays until late March, so I'm living vicariously through all of you who have something planned. Happy reading!

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Desley (Cat fosterer) wrote: "3 books finished since my last update, 2 were yesterday to make it a clean end to the month! So 6 in total this month, with 2,671 pages - if I can keep that up, I'll smash both my book and page tar..."

Great progress; but sorry about your vision. That sucks! We need our little eyeballs!! Hope it gets better or stabilized, Desley!