Cover to Cover Challenge discussion
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Nov 12, 2009 05:50AM
omg where do you all find the time??? I am lucky if I get an hour of reading in a day. Maybe I should not have joined this challenge. I think I am only averaging 3 books a month.
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Dawn ~Don't count yourself out before you start. Some people don't have as much free time as others. Myself, I am not married and don't have kids. It means my free time is mine and I can do what I want with it. I know that I read more than my friends, but who cares as long as we can talk books I am happy.
Thanks Darcy. I am the same. I am not married nor do I have kids , but I have a hectic family and a new boyfriend and fulltime job.
Barbsis wrote: "Unless my wallet explodes from all my book buying, this should be a very easy challenge for me. I've read 365+ so far this year with almost 2 months to go."I'm assuming you must be retired or something. The only person I know who was able to read that type of number of books was a retired lady who had no responsibilities to anyone.
Barbsis wrote: "Unless my wallet explodes from all my book buying, this should be a very easy challenge for me. I've read 365+ so far this year with almost 2 months to go."My goodness, I don't know which impresses me more, the number of books read, or the idea that you bought them! Does the bookstore send you thank you notes?
I have to say I was thinking the same thing. I always joke that I can't afford my reading habit and book stores are like crack to me. My wallet hurts just thinking about that many books. LOL
WELL I HAVE HALTED MY PURCHASES TILL I COMPLETE WHATS ALREADY HOME. I HAVE THE 144 ON MY SHELVES TO READ WHICH IS WHY I AM TRYING THIS CHALLENGE. MY THOUGHT IS THAT ALL MY NEW RELEASES WILL BE DIRT CHEAP WHEN I AM READY FOR THEM. ALSO DO ANY OF YOU GUYS USE THE SWAPPING SITES THEY ARE GREAT. TRY BOOKINS.COM , BOOKMOOCH.COM
Thanks for the invite!2010 will be my first year of really keeping track and setting a goal to reach a certain number of books. If I don't reach it at least I'll have fun trying.
Dawn wrote: "WELL I HAVE HALTED MY PURCHASES TILL I COMPLETE WHATS ALREADY HOME. I HAVE THE 144 ON MY SHELVES TO READ WHICH IS WHY I AM TRYING THIS CHALLENGE. MY THOUGHT IS THAT ALL MY NEW RELEASES WILL BE DI..."I use bookmooch.com and PaperBackSwap.com
ME TOO BUT I AM NOT SUCH A HUGE FAN OF PAPERBACKSWAP.COM
Barbsis wrote: "Unless my wallet explodes from all my book buying, this should be a very easy challenge for me. I've read 365+ so far this year with almost 2 months to go."wow!!
how big are the books?
Hey Crystal. I think I had "pledged" 100 books, but I'm excited with the extra challenge. I think I might have a better chance of completing the challenge if it is several books a week. I can't wait to get started! I liked your idea of the book postings/discussions. This is gonna be fun!
Crystal wrote: "Thank you for joining everyone! You are probably all wondering, why 144? I was thinking there are usually groups for 50, 75, 100, 150, 200 books a year. And I didn't want to have the same group as ..."Thanks for the invite! I've never kept a yearly count. My regular reading is about 2 books a week; sometimes more. My overall goal is to enjoy reading but it's going to be interesting and fun keeping track with y'all.
Dawn I just joined Paperbackswap. Can you tell me what you don't like about it cause I haven't used it yet.
Great plan, Cryrstal!I've no idea how many books I read a year. Some authors are quick and easy reads (Stuart Woods), others not so much. In theroy, 2010 should be a good year for me to do this, because my son starts Grade 1, so he'll be in school full time.
I was starting to think I was crazy for joining this challenge, but I really want to push myself to read more annnnnd I'm so excited I just talked DH into buying me a Kindle for Christmas that will motivate me!
Lisa wrote: "Dawn I just joined Paperbackswap. Can you tell me what you don't like about it cause I haven't used it yet."NOTHING WRONG WITH IT PERSAY. I JUST GET MORE USE OUT OF THE OTHER 2 I FIND MY BOOKS DONT MOVE FAST ON SWAP LIKE THEY DO ON THE OTHERS.
Martha wrote: "Great plan, Cryrstal!I've no idea how many books I read a year. Some authors are quick and easy reads (Stuart Woods), others not so much. In theroy, 2010 should be a good year for me to do this, ..."
STUART WOODS IS MY FAVORITE. I AM ABOUT 5 BEHIND BUT I OWN THEM AND I AM GOING TO START THEM AS MY FIRST FEW TO GIVE ME A JUMP START IN 2010
I've never challenged myself to read any number of books in a given year nor have I ever really kept track of how many I've read in a year. I'm excited to see how many I can get through and I may end up finally reading all those books on my special shelving unit in my bedroom of to-read books.
Michelle wrote: "Are we allowed to reread books for this challenge? I have a few books that I read every year because I love them so much, can I count this towards my 144? "
Crystal said yes in an earlier post
Lisa--I had the opposite response from Dawn--my books move much faster on PBS than on the other sites. In fact, 1 of them I STILL haven't had a single book requested, and I joined it like 2 years ago. So now I pretty much stick to PBS myself.
I didn't used to keep track of my books, but I started back in 2003. I have a spreadsheet for each year with book title, author, # of pages, grade & comments. I've actually enjoyed keeping it. If something sounds familiar I can go back and check previous years and see if I've already read it.
This will be my third year keeping track of what I read. I think I read around 140 the first year and I am currently at 184 this year. I was in school the first year, so that took up a lot of time. The Seasonal Challenges by Cynthia have helped me read more and more because I strive to finish the challenge.
Dawn wrote: "WELL I HAVE HALTED MY PURCHASES TILL I COMPLETE WHATS ALREADY HOME. I HAVE THE 144 ON MY SHELVES TO READ WHICH IS WHY I AM TRYING THIS CHALLENGE. MY THOUGHT IS THAT ALL MY NEW RELEASES WILL BE DI..."Dawn what is Bookins? I am on bookmooch as Susandyer1962....are you there as well??
Thanks for the invite Crystal! I love the amount you picked! A gross! I think I will probably set my own goal at 200 for next year. I did it this year and didn't even know it!Children's books aren't allowed but what about YA? Is it a page limit on that restriction or what?
Yep, YA are allowed, Jennifer. No page limit or anything. Audio books are allowed as well. Thanks for joining. Good luck with your goals next year. :)
Thanks for the invitation, Cryystal. I don't think 144 is a real challenge, but keeping track of those 144 is. I am hoping, for the first time in my life, I will actually know how many books I read in one year.
I just joined in .. For fewe years I have been reading almost one hundred books .. Last year I have read about three hundred.. I don't know this year yet. My goal is slow down next year to read .. I probaly read more than 144 next year.
Thanks for the invite Crystal. I have never kept track of the number of books that I read per year, but this is a great way to see how many I am actually reading per year. I was thinking I would probably do about 90-100 this year, but I am going to push through to try to get to 144.Great idea.
My husband ran in to medical issues and was hospitalized. That means I'm beehind on my posting on my read books. I've posted those I've read this year through mid Oct. I'm at 402. Medical issues take time but nothing but unconsciousness stops my reading. It's how I unwind and handle life's stressors. I usually read 4-5 hours before I go to sleep. So even on work days I generally read a whole book. If I don't have to fit work in, I frequently read 2 or sometimes 3 books. Thank God, we have one of the best library systems. They let you keep 25 books on hold. When one come in, I mmove a book from my wanted list to the hold list. I usually have 25-30 books out on my card and 15-20 on my daughter's. Gives me a bit of selection in picking the day's reading. LOL
Donna
Aths wrote: "Barbsis wrote: "Unless my wallet explodes from all my book buying, this should be a very easy challenge for me. I've read 365+ so far this year with almost 2 months to go."
Wow! Congrats on readi..."
Aths wrote: "Barbsis wrote: "Unless my wallet explodes from all my book buying, this should be a very easy challenge for me. I've read 365+ so far this year with almost 2 months to go."
Wow! Congrats on readi..."
Aths wrote: "Barbsis wrote: "Unless my wallet explodes from all my book buying, this should be a very easy challenge for me. I've read 365+ so far this year with almost 2 months to go."
Wow! Congrats on readi..."
I'm always up for a new book. I'm hoping to broaden my reading. With all the people on the list, if I just read the books that get 4 or 5 stars, I should find some new, great authors. Oh Boy!Better than candy.Donna
not only better than candy--it doesn't promote tooth decay to read, read, read. :o)
Donna wrote: "My husband ran in to medical issues and was hospitalized. That means I'm beehind on my posting on my read books. I've posted those I've read this year through mid Oct. I'm at 402. Medical issues ..."
402 rocks. Whew! I wish I could read as much in a year, too.
I laughed when I read the invitation to join this group. "Fat chance," I thought. But I have been working on my to be read list, sorting & printing it. I have 146 books on my TBR list. Some of them are just sitting around the house. I thought it would be nice if I could pare that number down, because it seems like I'm always adding to it, but never taking any off.So, I'm in. I only have 15 books in my 2009 reads folder. In school I'd read incessantly until my mom put a limit on the number of books I could check out of the library at a time, 5 a week. I go in spurts in my reading now.
Did you know that 144 is a gross? So, my goal is a gross of books :)
Rayni
Lisa wrote: "Dawn I just joined Paperbackswap. Can you tell me what you don't like about it cause I haven't used it yet."Lisa, I've been on PaperbackSwap for about 3 1/2 years, and I LOVE it. I've swapped over 200 books.
I particularly like the "first in, first out" aspect of it, because I think it's fair. If there's something you want to put on your wishlist, you just get in line... no waiting to pounce on something as soon as it's posted. Plus, it's super convenient now that you can print postage from the site.
It sounds like you did the right thing concerning your husband! Lol!Afsana wrote: "I have never really set a target of amount of books
Was always reading pre marriage . Then got married and my hubby didn't like me reading when he was there so got out of the habit. After gettin..."
I am really excited for the challenge! Thanks for having me!
Susan wrote: "Dawn wrote: "WELL I HAVE HALTED MY PURCHASES TILL I COMPLETE WHATS ALREADY HOME. I HAVE THE 144 ON MY SHELVES TO READ WHICH IS WHY I AM TRYING THIS CHALLENGE. MY THOUGHT IS THAT ALL MY NEW RELEAS..."yes i am on mooch i just sent u a friend request. Bookins is a swapping site but it does cost money to get books. I think its at $4.49 per book/dvd. Why I like it is they have a Ebay type thing going where I sell all my old junk for book points.
Calisha wrote: "It sounds like you did the right thing concerning your husband! Lol!Afsana wrote: "I have never really set a target of amount of books
Was always reading pre marriage . Then got married and my..."
thanks I agree!!!
Thanks Crystal for inviting me. As far an reading it is a huge goal for me. I do not usually set a number of books that I will read in any give period. I just pick up the book and read. I will see how this pans out for me.
Thanks for the invitation! This group sounds great.~I have never set a goal on how many books to read in a year, so this will be a good challenge for me. :)
I do have a huge "tbr" stack, so this challenge will be great! I usually read 2 or 3 books at a time, and read about 3 books a month. Im looking forward to reading more! :)
~Melissa
Welcome Deborah, and Melissa, it's great to have you both aboard.
Thanks for the invite. I have managed to read more this year than I did last year. So I'm hoping that I can read 144 books next year or close to it.
Thanks for the invite, Crystal - this should definitely be interesting! 144 seems like a lot of books, but I think I've read more than that this year, or at least very near to that, so we'll see.... I like not having a specific goal of which book I'm going to read, just a number - I think that makes it easier to really meet the goal.
I was so excited when I saw this post. What a great idea! I've never tracked the number of books I read but I've always been interested, so now I'll know. I do read a lot, so this should (hopefully) be fairly easy for me, but I read in spurts too. I'll read 6-7 books one week and none the next. I'm looking forward to keeping track of them. Thank you!
Melissa wrote: "Thanks for the invitation! This group sounds great.~..."Melissa, hey girl friend, this will be fun to keep tabs on each other. I'm glad to see you :)
Fw2books - hi and welcome :)It's funny how many people are opposed to Oprah's book club pics. :P I've read 16 or so from her list - liked most of them, but HAAAAAAATED two of them (Sula and Gap Creek). Most of the rest of her list, I'd probably never touch, but there are a few more I'd like to check out... not b/c she picked them, but b/c they look good.
Fw2books wrote: "There's enough... crap... in RL.. that I'm just not interested in reading about them in books. Ironic since I enjoy a good mystery, but it's entertainment. I prefer something that allows for more detachment... I'm trying to explain the difference... "I totally understand what you mean, and totally agree! For a while there, she was picking fun books from new authors - this was years ago - and I loved most of those. Like The Deep End of the Ocean, Here on Earth, Where the Heart Is, The Pilot's Wife, Midwives. They were really good books, interesting, had some mystery to them - not depressing like most of her other picks!!
So yeah, I agree with you, other than that small period of time when she was actually picking good stuff. :)
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