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Year Long Challenge - 2011 to 2012 **Completed**
When are they doing the read-a-thon? My schedule is pretty hectic for at least the rest of the month. November doesn't look much better.
Melby wrote: "I have a question regarding the country one - is "my country" the country I originally hail from, or the country I now call home?"I think either country would be fine.
Welcome to YLTO and I hope you enjoy the challenge. :)
Judy, I'm not trying to be argumentative, but I am confused. If you're posting every hour or two about the book you're reading, isn't that cutting into reading time?I think the idea sounds kinda fun, but I would not be able to participate. I already read every chance I get! :)
Hi, I am new to this group. I would like to join this challenge but I have a question. Do I start from now counting my 12 books or can I count ones I have read since July? I am a fast reader, so either option is OK. I will start a thread in the other folder so I can prepare part of my list.
As long as you didn't read the books prior to July 1, 2011, you may count them.Welcome, Kirsten. :)
Janice wrote: "As long as you didn't read the books prior to July 1, 2011, you may count them.Welcome, Kirsten. :)"
Thanks. I will try starting from here, but if I get stuck I may use a book from after July.
That sounds great, Kirsten. Enjoy!
Judy wrote: "Chelsea, you can still join in. Any books that you have read since July 1st, 2011 that fit in the categories will count, right Janice?"Yes, you can still join in Chelsea. If you can identify books that you started after July 1, 2011 and fit the challenge, you can add them. You can also use books you will be reading for the "Around the World" challenge if they fit any of the tasks.
Ok everybody - I have just set my challenge post up - using books read since July 1st (a quick click on the link will back this up anyway) and a list of the titles I have selected to read to finish off the challenge :)
I seem to have missed the 13th month notification. Anyhow, I do have a knitting book at the ready!!
Can you read 13 books between now and Jun 30/12, Kimberley? If so, you can still join in.
There's no excuse then! Hop to it Kimberly. *wide grin*
Just found this Listopia: http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/13.... If it's already been posted, plz consider this a 'bump' for newbies. :)
I'd love to join this. I know it is really late! I looked at my books read since July and only one book qualifies (although that one is questionable). I read a Tuscan Holiday because I wanted to visit Italy and I knew we were visiting Italy. I read the book in July and visited Tuscany in August. Does that count??? :) I'm searching my kindle books now to see if any fit any of the categories and will start reading. Sorry to jump in 1/2 way through the challenge, but I like a good challenge!
They say its never too late.. however i have interesting quirks that wont let me start till 2012-2013..
Jennifer wrote: "I'd love to join this. I know it is really late! I looked at my books read since July and only one book qualifies (although that one is questionable). I read a Tuscan Holiday because I wanted to..."You may jump in now if you like and you may count Tuscan Holiday since you read it during the dates specified by the challenge.
Jennifer wrote: "I'd love to join this. I know it is really late! I looked at my books read since July and only one book qualifies (although that one is questionable). I read a Tuscan Holiday because I wanted to..."I jumped in on the challenge and I started late too. I started the end of December and I am almost done lol : )
Wow! U must be a speed reader!, I joined two other challenges....the food and the roughing it and was having fun going back and forth reading books that would fit both categories. I read 2 for glorious food and 3 for roughing it so when I saw this I thought i could focus my energy on this challenge. It was fun coming up with the list! Back to reading!
I fancy joining in on this, is it too late?
Not at all. In fact, if you have a record of the books you've read since July 2011, you might find some that fit some of the categories that you've already read.
For example, Gemma, I see you read The Swan Thieves in December. If swans are a Favorite Animal, you could Report that book on 'Gemma's Reporting Thread'.
Thank Janice, on reflection I am not going to have time to finish the task without my kindle I have to rely on book swaps - I'll be getting the kindle end of Feb, early March and have visitors coming over and a wedding to go to etc- I will join in the next one for sure x
No problem, Gemma. It's good to recognize your limitations. :)
Janice wrote: "I want to make it fair for everyone. So, the ruling is - the challenge begins July 1/11 and ends June 30/12. As long as you read all 12 books between the two dates, that will be fine. ..."But your first post, introducing the challenge says
"The challenge begins July 1, 2011 and ends June 20, 2012".
It really is the 30th, isn't it?
Yes, it ends on June 30, 2012. Sheesh! I really messed that date up because originally I had 2011. I will fix that - again.
For month 10, I chose
. but then got
from the library. Is it good enough yo have the name of my favorite animal on the cover?
Almeta wrote: "For month 10, I chose . but then got from the library. Is it good enough yo have the name of my favorite ..."The guidelines don't say "how" the animal needs to be on the cover. It doesn't specify that it should be a picture, so I think you're safe, Almeta.
I've got 5 to go but am having difficulty getting my hands on some of the ones I selected. Does anyone have a author suggestion for an author with the name Anna?
Anna Marie wrote: "I've got 5 to go but am having difficulty getting my hands on some of the ones I selected. Does anyone have a author suggestion for an author with the name Anna?"
Anna Sewell
Anna Quindlen
Anna Godbersen
Click on the "add book/author" link and do a search for "anna" in the author field.
Yes, I've search that way. Just wasn't sure if anyone had anything to recommend by an author with that name. My library doesn't have the one I had selected.
Anna Marie wrote: "Yes, I've search that way. Just wasn't sure if anyone had anything to recommend by an author with that name. My library doesn't have the one I had selected."How about a book written by a Marie? Or a book by an author that shares your last name?
Esther wrote: Where do I list these titles? I' m new and will only have a few, but would still like to participate. Thanks message 8: by Judy, Moderator Apr 08, 2012 02:28pm
Esther, you can still enter this challenge by starting a new thread and copy and pasting the monthly goals. However, this challenge ends June 30th, so you may want to begin with the new challenge that starts July 1st. (You can use books you've read since July 1st, 2011 to qualify for this particular challenge though.)
message 9: by esther Apr 08, 2012 05:56pm
Thank you. I'll record a few and then start anew in July
message 10: by Janice, Moderator Apr 09, 2012 09:27am
A word of warning... it will be a new challenge in July with new qualifiers. Books you choose for this challenge won't apply to the next. *runs off to think up quirky challenges for July*
message 11: by Mikki Apr 09, 2012 09:33am
Janice wrote: "*runs off to think up quirky challenges for July*"
I'ma waitin'...
message 12: by esther Apr 09, 2012 12:25pm
I was just going to look back to July 2011 and see if any books I read qualify. Does that work? Thanks
message 13: by Judy, Moderator Apr 09, 2012 02:26pm
Yes Ma'am, you can do it that way. Fingers crossed for you.
message 14: by Janice, Moderator Apr 10, 2012 12:21pm
esther wrote: "I was just going to look back to July 2011 and see if any books I read qualify. Does that work? Thanks"
Yes, absolutely - as long as you started them after July 1, 2011.
message 17: by esther April 15, 2012
I'm enjoying going back to July and matching books to requirements. Questions: 1. Can I use a book read this month for the 2nd month requirement? 2. Do I wait til June to post all books here? 3. Do I post mysteries for April as I finish them? Plus these won't be the listed ones as I have too many others to read. Thanks again.
message 18: by Judy, Moderator
Esther, any books you read or do read between July 1st, 2011 and June 30th, 2012 (that fit the challenge requirements) can be used. I'm not sure if you are thinking that 2nd month means February or that you have to do these challenges in order, but if so, that isn't the case. You can do these in any order as long as they are done during the specified time frame. When you get ready to post your results, go to the "Challenges: Year Long Reporting" folder, click on it, start a new thread and label it something like "Esther's Year Long Challenge". You can then copy and paste the challenge requirements to your first thread and list the books you've read for the requirements. If you need help or a more detailed explanation let us know, and someone will help you. :-)
(I'm not sure I understand your question about mysteries for April?)
I'm a little confused about the question about mysteries for April. Esher, are you thinking of the themed reads for April. There are 3 books from the mystery genre that were selected by the group to read in April. You don't need to list that you've completed them, but you are welcome to discuss them in this folder: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/group_...
Debra wrote: "I finished all of mine! Yeah!"Congrats! I'll have to go see what your reading list revealed about you.☺
I will finish my last one today.
Be interesting if you find anything new about her, Almeta...Congrats Debra!
Now I've got to get ready for the NEXT challenge!
Debra wrote: "Now I've got to get ready for the NEXT challenge!"Hmmmmm..... you're going to have to wait till the end of June for the reveal.
I'll try to get the challenge up around the middle of June.
I hope everyone is nearing the end of their year long challenge. The deadline is rapidly approaching. I have 2 books to go. ACK!
3 more books to go for me. I can do it! Reading is my hobby, you know - lol
I have 3 books left and picked up two of them at the library today. Don't know if I'll get to the third, but am happy to have gotten this far!
Judy wrote: You can do it, Jane!One down, working on #2!
Or #11, looked at from the other end, eh? :)
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I like Janice's strikeouts but I'm not comfortable with html so my reporting thread is a little different.