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I like the addition of the "lounge" for each group. This all looks great!
This looks amazing! You guys did an fabulous job!
This looks so amazing! I think you did a fab job. I'm getting exicted now. :)
Thanks so much, ladies! I'm excited too, and just can't wait for the new year to start!
Thanks for all the work you all did. It looks great. Can't wait for the new year to start.
yes much more encouraging but I doff my cap to the uber readers from this yr.
Thanks for all of the work for this group!
I have to say, Aths did most of the work. I was really just a sounding board for her.
Lisa S wrote: "I have to say, Aths did most of the work. I was really just a sounding board for her."Aww, nobody listen to her! Lisa's being too modest!
Where are the folders for each target??
Aths (Athira) wrote: "(It looks like many of you are in favor of the name - Cover to Cover challenge. There are a few more days before the polling ends, so we'll wait until then to confirm the name. Meanwhile I'll use t..."Thank you so much for all the work you have done on this...I like the new format...now I just have to decide...do I want to go for 150 or take it easy on myself and just do 100....For this year I'm 3 books short of 144 so I expect to make the 2010 goal with a few to spare.
I am 5 books shy of 144. I am thinking I will make it since there are still a couple of weeks left in the year. If not, I came close and read more books than I thought I would.
For sure I'm not going to make it to 144, being less than half way at this late date. Still...the anticipation of listing a finished book onto my tally has really been quite fun. I've never kept track before. The proposed ideas for 2011 look like good options; so thank you so much for the hard work and careful thought that has gone into its creation. No matter the number of books read, I'm sure I speak on behalf of many who have participated and enjoyed this challenge and look forward to a fresh start in January.
I have 9 or 10 books to finish to get to goal. But I'll finish one today and hopefully get some good reading done today.
Connie wrote: "Where are the folders for each target??"If you scroll down the home page, you should see them. I didn't want to bump those folders up the page until the new year is in. But you should see them after the 2010 folders.
I'm glad you're all finding the new format much better. I like it too - especially going in for a target that I believe I can reach, and then revising it later, if needed. At least, by the end of the year, I'll feel like I accomplished something.
I see that no one has signed up for the 250 level. It seems as if you can get over 200 in the year, that 300 or more isn't that hard. Interesting that there's that jump.
Aths (Athira) wrote: "Connie wrote: "Where are the folders for each target??"If you scroll down the home page, you should see them. I didn't want to bump those folders up the page until the new year is in. But you sho..."
I found them and already made my 2011 folder. Thanks.
I'm setting my goal down a bit. I am starting out at reading 72 books and move upward.
This is fantastic! Going to set mine up now :D
I'm excited to try out this challenge!
Fantastic idea! :DI didn't reach my 144 books this year but I'll continue to aim for 150 in 2011. Everything looks really organized!
Where are you setting up your folders?
When is the big name change going to take place?
Photojim said:' When is the big name change going to take place?'I"ll change it January 1st.
Great work, guys! It'll be a fun year!!
I have 9 books to finish in a week. haha don't think it's going to happen at this point. I did better this year than last so that is all I care about. In 2011 I'm going to do much better since I set up under 150 books. I refuse to go lower than what I did this year.
Sorry guys, I had to slip out for a few days. Last hectic week at work, then flying across the country to meet family, playing with my niece who has got a truckload of games for Christmas and now I'm her default partner in all games. So I got up early today just to try and catch up!Stephanie, if you didn't find the 2011 folders yet, please check my message #16 of this thread, where I've explained it.
And yep, ditto to Lisa, name change will happen on the 1st.
I got an ARC copy of a Agent X by Noah Boyd that is a mystery. I don't get many ARC books but wanted to know if I get any more in the coming year if I can count them as part of this challenge when I read them???
Ivy wrote: "I got an ARC copy of a Agent X by Noah Boyd that is a mystery. I don't get many ARC books but wanted to know if I get any more in the coming year if I can count them as part of this challenge whe..."
Of course you can count them!
As long as they aren't children's books you can count them.
Just wanted to make sure...this one is turning out to be very good...will have it done before the new year I am sure but have put my name on several here at the Goodreads First Reads and wanted to make sure I could count them. I was in a challenge last year that did not let me count them...
Awesome job, we have a pretty incredible group of people here :) who always do such a great job. Happy Reading to all in 2011.
Hi, new to the challenge this year and had a question. Do radio plays that are listed on here as audio books count? I'm unsure since they haven't been published as a real book like most audio books have been done previously yet they are also readings of correspondence over an hour or so. What do you think?
Robin wrote: "Hi, new to the challenge this year and had a question. Do radio plays that are listed on here as audio books count? I'm unsure since they haven't been published as a real book like most audio books..."Interesting question. I'm currently reading a published play in book form and had just assumed it counted....but I might have had the same question if on audio.
Audio books do count, but I'm not sure what you are talking about Robin.
Thanks to all the people that help mantain our group. Happy New Year!!!
Lisa S wrote: "Audio books do count, but I'm not sure what you are talking about Robin."Um..I guess I just mean plays in audio book format. Instead of being written and published as books they were put out as audio books. If that makes sense? Not a big deal if it doesn't. I was just curious.
I don't see why it wouldn't count, so I say go for it.
Robin wrote: "Lisa S wrote: "Audio books do count, but I'm not sure what you are talking about Robin."Um..I guess I just mean plays in audio book format. Instead of being written and published as books they we..."
Yes...I know just what you mean...and I can see why you asked the question. After all you wouldn't count podcasts I don't think...but my opinion is that since it is literature then it should count.
I say go for it. I get mad when I have samples on my nook to read and can't count them. Or some of the shorter books. But now I'm counting the books. And I decided if I have alot of the other instore only downloads or samples I'll make them on another page of my journal so even if I count them as one or even 2 reads it's good.
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Robin wrote: "Hi, new to the challenge this year and had a question. Do radio plays that are listed on here as audio books count? I'm unsure since they haven't been published as a real book like most audio books..."Sure, you can count them.
Thanks for the opinions. Since they come from audible I'll count them. Was worried about seeming to pad my numbers to myself.
Welcome to the 2011 Cover to Cover challenge group (formerly known as the 144 Books in 2010 group). This challenge runs from January until December 2011. In this challenge, all participants choose a reading goal from among 50, 100, 150, 200, 250 and Sky's-the-limit (250+) targets. For each target, folders have been created, where paricipants create their reading logs. For instance, if you decide to pursue a reading target of 50 books in 2011, please head to The 50s Club folder, and create your reading log. How to set up your reading log is up to you - you can do it in any of the bazillion ways possible. If you need some ideas, you can check out some of the 2010 reading logs.
What books are allowed?
The type of books allowed include the same books allowed for the challenge last year. The categories include print books, ebooks, audiobooks, manga, graphic novels, short stories or anthologies (for counting books that are short stories, check this thread). No children books allowed (For what counts as a children's book, check this thread).
Target upgrades and revisions (optional)
As you go through pursuing a target that you set at the beginning of the year, you may find that you will easily finish your challenge with months to spare or that your target is too ambitious to achieve. If you reached your set goal, you can either move your thread to the "I Reached My Goal" folder, or better, you can upgrade your challenge to a new target. You can choose to upgrade or revise your target at any point during the challenge. However, to make it more challenging, we are going to have three review months (April, July and October), during which you decide if you wish to stay with your current goal, or move to a higher/lower goal. This is entirely optional and you need participate in this only if you wish. Lisa or I will send a broadcast to all members prior to the start of the review month. Whenever you change your goal, simply move your reading log to the correct folder.
Readathon (optional)
Four times a year (Feb, May, Aug, and Nov), a week-long readathon will be held. The readathon falls conveniently between review months. One day of this readathon will be the 24-hour reading spree, so that all those who like the one-day format can take part.
Credits:
Name suggestion by Photojim
Sky's the limit target suggestion by LynnB
Target upgrade suggestion by Delicious Dee Challenge Addict