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"Reading Resolutions" Challenge [ENDED: 12/31/11]
I'm in too!
Yep! Also in!Reading Resolutions
Quit smoking
#1.
#2.
Lose weight
#3.
#4.
Exercise more
#5.
#6.
Eat better
#7.
#8.
New job
#9.
#10.
Save money
#11.
#12.
Have a baby
#13.
#14.
Go back to school
#15.
#16.
Get married
#17.
#18.
Take a vacation
#19.
#20.
Buy a house
#21.
#22.
Reconnect with old friends
#23.
#24.
24/24 completed
I'd love to do it... I'm new to Goodreads though and don't have any friends yet! Anybody want to be my friend??? LOL
How do you come up with all of these??? You are an evil genius tempting all challenge addicts....Of course I'm in (maybe I'll stick to Yearly Challenges next year).
Sounds fun enough so, I'm in of course. This should work good with Awesome V's challenge I almost forgot about. Looks like the rest of my busy year will have to spill over to the next LOL. Thanks, Steph for helping me beat that Dirty TBR into submission ;D
I just sent you a friend request Stacy! :)Steph--I have a question: 4 of my first 5 GR friends are my mom, 2 brothers & s-i-l. I haven't looked at their lists yet, but I have a feeling I'm going to have a problem. My 2 brothers read fantasy, so I should be able to find something there, but one only has 69 books on there and the other reads mostly stuff I have recommended, so I've probably alread read anything on his list I would want to. And my s-i-l only has 83 books. Plus, I don't think any of them have been on GR in probably a year.
Mind you, I have to go get ready for work, so I haven't even looked at their lists, but I figured others would have the same problem, so I'd be preemptive. :)
So...is it ok if we choose our 1st 5 actual GR friends? That is, people we met on GR who actually read the same kind of stuff we do?
Yeah I have a couple of new friends! LOL....I think for the Lose Weight book I'm going to choose The Witching Hour. I owned the book, never read it, gave it my sister (who read it) and now she's given it back to me. I think it's the perfect candidate. Plus it's over 1,000 pages long. Definately qualifies.
Great challenge idea!
I will give it a try. Since the categories seem easy to fill it shouldn't be difficult to work this in with other challenges. :) Which of my challenges are you referring to, Amber?
Reading ResolutionsDuration: 1/1/11 - 12/31/11
Goal: Read 2 books for each resolution using the descriptions listed = 24 books
Categories:
Exercise more: 0/2
Bloodfever
Dead in the Family
Eat better: 1/2
A Touch of Dead
Save money: 1/2
It's Kind of a Funny Story
Have a baby: 1/2
Bad Girls Don't Die
Go back to school: 1/2
Wicked Lovely
Take a vacation: 1/2
The Sea of Monsters
Buy a house: 1/2
The Silver Wolf
Reconnect with old friends: 1/2
Blood Engines
What are we calling a chunky book - something over 450 pages?
I'll keep my list here... Reading Resolutions
Quit smoking
#1. The Harlequin Anita Blake by Laurell Hamilton
#2. Blood Noir Anita Blake by Laurell Hamilton
Lose weight
#3. The Witching Hour by Anne Rice
#4. Duma Key by Stephen King
Exercise more
#5. The Wolfman
#6. Moon Called
Eat better
#7. Bite
#8. Blood Lite
New job
#9. Vicious Circle
#10. Hangman: A Decker/Lazarus Novel
Save money
#11. Carpe Demon: Adventures of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom
#12. Murder With Peacocks
Have a baby
#13. Dark Lover J.R. Ward
#14. A Quick Bite
Go back to school
#15. One Virgin Too Many
#16. Cry Wolf
Get married
#17. No Rest for the Wicked
#18. Night's Kiss
Take a vacation
#19.
#20.
Buy a house
#21.
#22.
Reconnect with old friends
#23. Men of the Otherworld
#24. Twilight
0/24 completed
Laura Lulu wrote: "I just sent you a friend request Stacy! :)Steph--I have a question: 4 of my first 5 GR friends are my mom, 2 brothers & s-i-l. I haven't looked at their lists yet, but I have a feeling I'm going ..."
Yes, you can use the first five friends you made on GR, instead of family. :)
And, I'm happy to accept any friendvites if you need/would want more, Stacy (or anyone else).
Charlotte (Buried in Books) wrote: "What are we calling a chunky book - something over 450 pages?"Sorry I didn't specify. Yeah, 450+ sounds good, Charlotte.
Stacy, I read The Witching Hour last year, in fact it was about this time, I think. It was good, a killer hefty, but good. It definitely could've been shorter, IMO. I had a reading marathon one day and remember knocking out a massive chunk at once.
Awesomevegan wrote: "I will give it a try. Since the categories seem easy to fill it shouldn't be difficult to work this in with other challenges. :) Which of my challenges are you referring to, Amber?"Probably your Dirty Dozen challenge. But, just a guess. :)
Welcome to the challenge, everyone! :)
Steph wrote: "Awesomevegan wrote: "I will give it a try. Since the categories seem easy to fill it shouldn't be difficult to work this in with other challenges. :) Which of my challenges are you referring to, Am..."That would be the one :D
24/24 completedDone!!!
Quit Smoking
1.
2.
Lose Weight
3.
4.
Exercise More
5.
6.
Eat Better
7.
8.
New Job
9.
10.
Save Money
11.
12.
Have a Baby
13.
14.
Go Back to School
15.
16.
Get Married
17.
18.
Take a Vacation
19.
20.
Buy a House
21.
22.
Reconnect with Old Friends
23.
24.
(titles are likely to change)
Amber wrote: "Steph wrote: "Awesomevegan wrote: "I will give it a try. Since the categories seem easy to fill it shouldn't be difficult to work this in with other challenges. :) Which of my challenges are you re..."Cool :) I am trying to cross challenge all these yearly ones so I can get an idea of the books I want to read and buy. :)
Reading ResolutionsDuration: 1/1 - 12/31/11
Read: 23/24
Quit Smoking: A hard habit to break - Read a book in a series that wish you could stop reading
1.
2. Undead and Undermined by MaryJanice Davidson
Lose weight: drop those extra lbs - Read a book that has been on your tbr shelf (real or virtual) for more than 6 months
1.
Read a chunky book that's been sitting on your TBR, but you keep passing it by because of it's size
2.
Exercise more: get active - Read a UF book
1.
2.
Eat better: smaller portions - Read an anthology
1.
2.
New job: make a good first impression - Read a book who's cover drew you to it
Dark Embers 1/9/11 4★
Room 1/28/11 4★
Save money: pinch those pennies - Read a book you borrowed (from anyone or anywhere - friend, library, swap, online loan) -OR- Read a book you bought using a gift card you received in 2010
1. Gift:
2. NetGalley Loan:
Have a baby: new life - Read a 1st in series book
1.
2.
Go back to school: new professors - Read a book by a new-to-you author
1.
2.
Get married: blissfully in love - Read a PNR book
1.
2.
Take a vacation: get away for a while - Read a book set somewhere you've been or would like to go on vacation
1. Been to Texas -
2. Been to Las Vegas -
Buy a house: personal property - Read a book you own
1.
2.
Reconnect with old friends: long time no see - Pick a book off of one of your first 5 GoodReads friends' bookshelf
1.
2.
Stacy wrote: "Yeah I have a couple of new friends! LOL....I think for the Lose Weight book I'm going to choose The Witching Hour. I owned the book, never read it, gave it my sister (who read i..."
It has a lot of historical detail on the family during the middle of the book. It is a very interesting read, and worth it. I read that book and the second book Lasher, but I haven't gotten around to finishing the series and reading Taltos.
Steph wrote: "Duration: 1/1 - 12/31/11Read: 0/24
Quit Smoking: A hard habit to break - Read a book in a series that wish you could stop reading
1. Awakened by PC Cast
2. [book:Undead and Unde..."
You won't regret reading Outlander! I read the first book quickly and as soon as I finished it I bought all the rest in the series! I'm so excited for you to start the series! LOL I hope you enjoy it!
Thanks, Sarah. I promised Laura LuLu I would read it in 2011.
Reading ResolutionsQuit Smoking:
2. A Lick of Frost by Laurell K. Hamilton
Lose Weight:
1. Queen of the Damned by Anne Rice (owned 2 yrs)
2. The Tale of the Body Thief by Anne Rice (owned 2 yrs)
Exercise More:
Eat Better:
1. Must Love Hell Hounds
2. On the Prowl
New Job:
1. Eyes Like Stars by Lisa Mantchev
Save Money:
Have a Baby:
1. Wages of Sin by Jenna Maclaine
Go Back to School:
1. The Devil Inside by Jenna Black
2. Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding
Get Married:
Take a Vacation:
Buy a House:
1. Night Shift by Lilith Saintcrow
2. The Hollow by Jessica Verday
Reconnect With Old Friends:
1. The Awakening and The Struggle by L.J. Smith (Candace)
Completed: 10/24
Stacy wrote: "I'd love to do it... I'm new to Goodreads though and don't have any friends yet! Anybody want to be my friend??? LOL"Sent ya a friend request too!
@Sarah - You put Anita Blake on your Quit Smoking list too! LOL...@Judithe - thanks!
SOS Reading Resolutions
1/1/11 - 12/31/11
13 of 24 complete
Quit smoking
Lose weight
Exercise more
Eat better
#8. Midnight Pleasures
New job
#9. Glimmerglass by Jenna Black
#10. Need by Carrie Jones
Save money
#12. Heart's Blood by Juliet Marillier
Have a baby
Go back to school
#15. Red-Headed Stepchild by Jaye Wells
#16. Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire
Get married
#18. Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh
Take a vacation (London)
#19. The Dark One by Ronda Thompson
#20. The Untamed One by Ronda Thompson
Buy a house
#22. Tempting Evil by Keri Arthur
Reconnect with old friends
#24. (LooLoo) Dragon Actually by GA Aiken
Yay! Welcome, Flib! Happy to see ya joinin' us! LOL, BDB on your quit smoking list. I remember you mentioning you didn't like it 2nd time around.
Hehehe. It is... Ihave such a love/hate thing going on with BDB... But, I can't quit *grin*
I hear ya. Maybe you'll like this next one more. Or not. Hehe. Wanna place bets on the # of "shit kickers"? LOL!My love/hate is with Queen Betsy & House of Night. Oh why, oh why can't I stop?!
I'm in! This will be my first challenge here.Reading Resolutions
1/1/11 - 12/31/11
0 of 24 complete
Quit smoking
#1.
#2.
Lose weight
#3.
#4.
Exercise more
#5.
#6.
Eat better
#7.
#8.
New job
#9.
#10.
Save money
#11.
#12.
Have a baby
#13.
#14.
Go back to school
#15.
#16.
Get married
#17.
#18.
Take a vacation
#19.
#20.
Buy a house
#21.
#22.
Reconnect with old friends
#23.
#24.
Welcome, Raine, to the challenge and the group!! :)
Yep and b/c of you're rave review. I'll be sure to be in the right mood at the time, if that's at all possible. I did read the "peek" and it looks like it'll be an intense read.
I already have a spreadsheet started for next year's challenges... I am in trouble LOL. :-P
I'm in - I'll post as I go -2/24 completed
Reading Resolutions
Quit smoking
#1.Throne of Jade
#2.You Slay Me
Lose weight
#3.Shadowfever
#4.Daughter of the Forest
Exercise more
#5.On the Edge
#6.
Eat better
#7.Dead After Dark (Includes: Dark-Hunter Novella #17.1)
#8.Must Love Hellhounds
New job
#9. Rogue
#10.
Save money
#11.
#12.
Have a baby
#13. Spider's Bite
#14. Kitty and the Midnight Hour
Go back to school
#15. Warrior
#16.
Get married
#17. Eternal Kiss of Darkness
#18.
Take a vacation
#19.
#20.
Buy a house
#21.Bayou Moon
#22. Scoundrel
Reconnect with old friends
#23.The Lost Hero/Danny
#24.
Stacy wrote: "@Sarah - You put Anita Blake on your Quit Smoking list too! LOL...@Judithe - thanks!"
Yes I did!! lol I don't know why I keep reading this series!! haha It's not even that good but I have to find out what happens!
Sarah wrote: "Stacy wrote: "@Sarah - You put Anita Blake on your Quit Smoking list too! LOL...@Judithe - thanks!"
Yes I did!! lol I don't know why I keep reading this series!! haha It's not even that good bu..."
I know... it's pretty warped. Kind of like soft porn but the problem is... I'm not into guy on guy, but I keep reading them! I keep asking myself, how on earth can she have so many concurrent relationships with so many men? And what exactly is going on with her and her Vampire Master? I don't get it but alas... I keep reading them.
I'd like to join!
I have a question though (or maybe two...). Should the two books in each category be/not be from the same series, or can you mix them as you want? :)
Also, can you use a book you've started reading, but never finished?
Then I have a problem. I don't borrow books, since no one I know reads the same books I do (and most PNR/UF books aren't available in Swedish, so they don't know much about them). I never get gift cards for other than clothes either, so I was wondering if maybe I could use books I get for Christmas instead? Otherwise I guess I could always go through mom's thrillers ;)
I have a question though (or maybe two...). Should the two books in each category be/not be from the same series, or can you mix them as you want? :)
Also, can you use a book you've started reading, but never finished?
Then I have a problem. I don't borrow books, since no one I know reads the same books I do (and most PNR/UF books aren't available in Swedish, so they don't know much about them). I never get gift cards for other than clothes either, so I was wondering if maybe I could use books I get for Christmas instead? Otherwise I guess I could always go through mom's thrillers ;)
Duration: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2011
15/24 Completed
Quit Smoking: A hard habit to break - Read a book in a series that wish you could stop reading, but stick with anyway
1. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins 05-02-2011 ★★★½
2. Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
Lose weight: drop those extra lbs - Read a book that has been on your tbr shelf (real or virtual) for more than 6 months
3. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead 12-09-2011 ★★★
Read a chunky book that's been sitting on your TBR, but you keep passing it by because of it's size
4. Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward
Exercise more: get active - Read a UF book
5. This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 27-02-2011 ★★★★½
6. Shadowfever by Karen Marie Moning 20-01-2011 ★★★★★
Eat better: smaller portions - Read an anthology
7. Strangers in the Night by Veronica Wilde, Bonnie Dee, Bettie Sharpe
8. Haunted by Your Touch by Jeaniene Frost, Shayla Black, Sharie Kohler
New job: make a good first impression - Read a book who's cover drew you to it
9. Comfort Food by Kitty Thomas 17-01-2011 ★★★★★
10. Wither by Lauren DeStefano
Save money: pinch those pennies - Read a book you bought using a gift card you received(/got for Christmas) in 2010
11. Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini
12. Paranormalcy by Kiersten White 16-08-2011 ★★★★½
Have a baby: new life - Read a 1st in series book
13. Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh 16-02-2011 ★★★½
14. Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon 11-02-2011 ★★★★
Go back to school: new professors - Read a book by a new-to-you author
15. Divergent by Veronica Roth 22-02-2011 ★★★★★
16. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 22-01-2011 ★★★★
Get married: blissfully in love - Read a PNR book
17. Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward
18. Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione
Take a vacation: get away for a while - Read a book set somewhere you would like to go on vacation
19. To Tame a Highland Warrior by Karen Marie Moning 22-04-2011 ★★★★
20. Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma
Buy a house: personal property - Read a book you own
21. Hit List by Laurell K. Hamilton 10-06-2011 ★★★★½
22. Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon 01-03-2011 ★★★★½
Reconnect with old friends: long time no see - Pick a book off of one of your first 5 GoodReads friends' bookshelf
23. Moon Called by Patricia Briggs (GR friend 4: Melanie) 13-08-2011 ★★★★½
24. A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole (GR friend 5: Carolyn Crane) 12-03-2011 ★★★★½
15/24 Completed
Quit Smoking: A hard habit to break - Read a book in a series that wish you could stop reading, but stick with anyway
2. Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
Lose weight: drop those extra lbs - Read a book that has been on your tbr shelf (real or virtual) for more than 6 months
Read a chunky book that's been sitting on your TBR, but you keep passing it by because of it's size
4. Lover Revealed by J.R. Ward
Exercise more: get active - Read a UF book
Eat better: smaller portions - Read an anthology
7. Strangers in the Night by Veronica Wilde, Bonnie Dee, Bettie Sharpe
8. Haunted by Your Touch by Jeaniene Frost, Shayla Black, Sharie Kohler
New job: make a good first impression - Read a book who's cover drew you to it
10. Wither by Lauren DeStefano
Save money: pinch those pennies - Read a book you bought using a gift card you received(/got for Christmas) in 2010
11. Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini
Have a baby: new life - Read a 1st in series book
Go back to school: new professors - Read a book by a new-to-you author
Get married: blissfully in love - Read a PNR book
17. Lover Unbound by J.R. Ward
18. Desire Unchained by Larissa Ione
Take a vacation: get away for a while - Read a book set somewhere you would like to go on vacation
20. Forbidden by Tabitha Suzuma
Buy a house: personal property - Read a book you own
Reconnect with old friends: long time no see - Pick a book off of one of your first 5 GoodReads friends' bookshelf
Welcome, Rebecca!Good questions, and I'll let Steph handle those, but a book you receive for Christmas should fit.
My very first challenge, ever! Great way to start, right?Reading Resolutions
Duration: 01/01/2011 to 31/12/2011
Read: 01/24
Quit Smoking: A hard habit to break
01.
Breaking Dawn (Twilight #4), by Stephenie Meyer02.
Shadowland (Immortals #3), by Alyson NöelLose weight: drop those extra lbs
03.
The Standing Dead (Stone Dance of the Chameleon #2), by Ricardo Pinto04.
Eldest (Inheritance #2), by Christopher PaoliniExercise more: get active
05.
Iron Kissed (Mercy Thompson #3), by Patricia Briggs06.
Halfway to the Grave (Night Huntress #1), by Jeaniene FrostEat better: smaller portions
07.
Must Love Hellhounds08.
Kisses from Hell 07-02 2★New job: make a good first impression
09.
Nightshade (Nightshade #1), by Andrea Cramer10.
Glimmerglass (Faeriewalker #1), by Jenna BlackSave money: pinch those pennies
11.
Torment (Fallen #2), by Lauren Kate 09-01 4★12.
Black Wings (Madeline Black #1), by Christina HenryHave a baby: new life
13.
Cry Wolf (Alpha & Omega #1), by Patricia Briggs14.
Slave to Sensation (Psy-Changeling #1), by Nalini SinghGo back to school: new professors
15.
Need (Need #1), by Carrie Jones16.
Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy #1), by Richelle MeadGet married: blissfully in love
17.
Archangel's Consort (Guild Hunter #3), by Nalini Singh18.
Lover Awakened (Black Dagger Brotherhood #3), by JR WardTake a vacation: get away for a while
19.
Darkfever (Fever #1), by Karen Marie Moning20.
Forever (Wolves of Mercy Falls #3), by Maggie StiefvaterBuy a house: personal property
21.
Betrayed (House of Night #2), by PC and Kristin Cast22.
The Dead Girls' Dance (Morganville Vampires #2), by Rachel CaineReconnect with old friends: long time no see
23.
Rebecca, by Daphne du Maurier24.
Room, by Emma Donoghue
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Every year many people make resolutions for their New Year goals. This year, we've tweaked some common resolutions makin' them reading resolutions!
Duration: 1/1/11 - 12/31/11
Goal: Read 2 books for each resolution using the descriptions listed = 24 books
Rules:
✘8 non PNR/UF books will be allowed
✘You may post as you go or right away
✘Please edit your initial list with updates stating # of books read so far, date read and # of stars given
✘All formats of books (eBook, audio, paperback, hardcover) are allowed
✘Re-reads are not allowed
Categories:
Quit Smoking: A hard habit to break - Read a book in a series that wish you could stop reading, but stick with anyway (If you don't have a series like that -lucky you!- read a book with a character who is a police officer (smoking is a vice))
ETA: Other options for ^this^ category ... (thanks to Babbling AKA Christina) "a book about firefighters or dragons. Going with the whole "smoke" theme".
Lose weight: drop those extra lbs - Read a book that has been on your tbr shelf (real or virtual) for more than 6 months -OR- Read a chunky book that's been sitting on your TBR, but you keep passing it by because of it's size
Exercise more: get active - Read a UF book
Eat better: smaller portions - Read an anthology
(not just one story, but all the stories in the anthology)
New job: make a good first impression - Read a book who's cover drew you to it
Save money: pinch those pennies - Read a book you borrowed (from anyone or anywhere - friend, library, swap, online loan) -OR- Read a book you bought using a gift card you received in 2010
Have a baby: new life - Read a 1st in series book
Go back to school: new professors - Read a book by a new-to-you author
Get married: blissfully in love - Read a PNR book
Take a vacation: get away for a while - Read a book set somewhere you've been or would like to go on vacation
Buy a house: personal property - Read a book you own
Reconnect with old friends: long time no see - Pick a book off of one of your first 5 GoodReads friends' bookshelf (I'm sure they'd love to hear how you liked it when you're done)
To find your first 5 GoodReads friends:
Click on friends along the GR menu bar
Sort by date added
Newest friends show up first, so scroll to the bottom of the list and pick a book from the "last" 5 listed (those are your 1st 5 friends added)