Emily’s First Reading Challenge 2022

[Emily]

Here are the 12 books I HOPE to read in 2022-(most on my list to read of all the many others I may/may not yet have on my shelf).

1. Haunting the Deep by Adriana Mather
2. Getaway with Murder by Diane Kelly
3. Tracking Game by Margaret Mizushima
4. The Promise by Robert Crais
5. Till Death by Jennifer L. Armentrout
6. No Good Tea Goes Unpunished by Bree Baker
7. Savage Justice by Dustin Dodd
8. Burning Man by Alan Russell
9. Stay by Allie Larkin
10. Warriors: Darkness Within by Erin Hunter
11. Covet by Tracy Wolff
12. When Ghosts Come Home by Wiley Cash

[Vikki, Moderator]

Good luck with your challenge

[Emily]

Thanks! Same to you! 🐾

[Saar The Book owl]

I love the 'Warrior Cat' - series :D

[Emily]

I know! It’s great! Still have so many to finish reading and it just keeps growing! I guess that’s a good thing though, right? Never ends!
Glad to have another reader who enjoys the series! 🐾

[Saar The Book owl]

Yes, my thoughts exactly! I don't know where I'm at in the series, I think the one I've finished this year was the New Prophecy. I've got all the series until the one that is not finished. Then I've got some small novellas and a couple of stand alones (the big ones). I know these are 'children books', but I've enjoy them so much. Glad you like them too!

[Bill, Moderator]

I haven't read any of your selections. I hope you enjoy. Good luck in 2022

[Emily]

Thanks, Bill! Best of luck to your challenge as well!
And you are welcome to try them!
A reader to a reader! 🐾

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Good luck, I've only heard of one author. Do you not want to use your 4 alternatives?

[Zora]

Reading through these challenges is teaching me how many books and authors I've never heard of! Have fun reading in 2022.

[Emily]

Thanks, Zora! Same here! My list of books just keeps growing! 🐾

[Emily]

Hey, Desley! Thank you!
This is actually the very first discussion I’ve ever created even though I’ve been a Goodreds member for not quite a full year. I’m still new at this and am willing to learn and grow with it, as I am enjoying this. What would possibly be my other 4 alternatives? Any insight or help with this would be greatly appreciated! 🐾

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Hi Emily - normally we have 12 main books and 4 alternates, so if you don't like one of your choices, you still have a way to read 12 books and finish the challenge. Glad you are joining in things, and enjoying them

[Saar The Book owl]

I think you're refering to another challenge, Desley ;) That's the 12 + 4 challenge. But it seems that the 1st annual reading challenge can be everything.
So, the 12 + 4 challenge is a challenge wher you pick 12 books that you want to read and 4 alternatives. If one of the 12 isn't your 'thing', you can replace it with one of your alternatives. Maybe you can just make another thread with '12 + 4 challenge' as a title. I've got one too.

[Emily]

Thank you to the both of you! I really appreciate it! Okay, I will get to work on that and post it when I can! Thanks again! 🐾

[Bill, Moderator]

Saar The Book owl wrote: "I think you're refering to another challenge, Desley ;) That's the 12 + 4 challenge. But it seems that the 1st annual reading challenge can be everything.
So, the 12 + 4 challenge is a challenge wh..."

Exactly. It's not necessary to have alternatives. That was a specific challenge in our old group.

[Emily]

All right! Thanks so much! 🐾

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

Ah, I thought this reading challenge was a replica of the 12+4, just named differently to avoid confusion!

[Emily]

No worries, Desley! I wasn’t sure either and this is my first time creating one, lol! I plan on having two more challenges added and one I might make a 12+4 because I’m not sure if I’ll like all on my second list. At least it won’t b empty, rite?
Thanks again for your help, my reading friend! 🐾

[Lea]

I love your list, some very interesting books. I haven't read any of the books on it, so that is always exciting for me. Good luck and enjoy!

[John]

Good luck, Emily!

[Desley (Cat fosterer)]

The only downside to GR Emily is that you lose reading time by looking at everyone's challenges and then find more books you really want to read! :-)

[Emily]

@Lea-Thank you, Lea!

@John-Thank you! Same to you!

@Desley-I know what you mean! 😉

[Bonnie]

I love mystery/crime books too. I don't recognize these, but I am not great with remembering titles and authors of everything I read. If you especially love some, let us know.

[Emily]

Sure thing, Bonnie! I try to remember when I finish one to leave a review!
And I too sometimes can’t remember with so many I read; the cover is about the only thing that will tell me if I’ve read it or not, especially from way in my past!
Can’t wait to start this challenge! 😆🐾

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Emily wrote: "No worries, Desley! I wasn’t sure either and this is my first time creating one, lol! I plan on having two more challenges added and one I might make a 12+4 because I’m not sure if I’ll like all on..."

This is the 12+4 challenge. So, please add your 4 alternates.

We may change some of the rules after this year; but for now it stands.

Good luck and if you need recommendations; I am sure Lea, Bill, Alissa or Desley can enable help you. LOL

[Emily]

Okay, Alondra. I didn’t realize. It’s all new to me.
I will add my 4 alternatives momentarily before December 31st to this list.
What do I do with my other challenge that I created? Can I just switch it for something else or …?

[Irphen]

Good luck with your challenge and enjoy your books! :-)

[Emily]

Thank you, Irphen🐾

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Emily wrote: "Okay, Alondra. I didn’t realize. It’s all new to me.
I will add my 4 alternatives momentarily before December 31st to this list.
What do I do with my other challenge that I created? Can I just sw..."

Yes; get those alternates on there in case something doesn't work out.

Most definitely keep the other list. That one you can change after Dec. 31st; and it is more laid back. You can categorize reads without actually listing books out previously.

Just check out everyones individual lists and see what sticks. That is what I do.

Good luck and don't hesitate to ask any questions. :)

[Denise]

I haven't read any of your selections but wish you the best of luck with your challenge.

[Emily]

Thank you, Denise! Same to you! 🐾

[Michelle]

I don't think I've read any of your selections Emily. Which means once you start reviewing books, I'll be adding tons of new ones to my TBR. Can't wait! Good Luck!

[Emily]

Thank you, Michelle! You are welcome to see my past reads as well! I will definitely be leaving reviews; if not on this topic post it will be on my profile. Keep a look out! 😉 🐾
So excited to start!!!

[Martha]

I'm not familiar with any of your books so I'm really looking forward to your thoughts about them. Happy Reading!

[Emily]

Thank you, Martha! I’ll let you know in my reviews!😉 Best of luck to your challenges as well and happy reading! 🐾

[Emily]

Late post! Reading Haunting the Deep by Adriana Mather 🐾

[Dawn]

Looks like some good reads! Don’t think I’ve read any of them. Good luck!

[Ioana]

I haven't read any of them, but I'll follow your reviews. Happy reading!

[Emily]

@Dawn-Thank you!🐾

@Ioana-Thanks! I’ll be sure to leave my votes on what I read, so keep an eye out! 🐾

[Yolande]

I haven't read one of the books on your list. Enjoy them! :-)

[Lillie]

I’m going to chime in and say that I haven’t heard of any of your books but that’s all the reason I need to go and look them all up :)

Good luck on your challenge!

[Emily]

@Yolanda-Thank you!🐾

@Lillie-Thanks! Yes, please do! Some might be of interest to you. I do the same when I find something on others challenges 🐾

[Kim. E.]

Welcome to your first year posting a goal/challenges on here!! I don't do a list of the 12 (yet), but always enjoy seeing how others do . Enjoy the process!

[Emily]

Thanks, Kim! 🐾

[Emily]

Finished Haunting the Deep by Adriana Mather

RTC and will be posted on the review of said book