5.4. Let’s Call it a Goal!

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

5.4. Let’s Call it a Goal!
I’ve never had much luck with “New Year’s resolutions” but I always keep hoping.
Read a book that involves something you’d like to do in 2012, a goal or an aspiration or even a faint hope! This can be fiction or non-fiction. While you may not achieve this goal, it should be one that is reasonably possible - no travelling back in time to do something over (a favorite fantasy of mine) or finding a vampire or zombie lover.
REQUIRED: Tell us what your goal is, and if it's not obvious, explain how the book relates to it.

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

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[★Meghan★]

I want to read at least 20 books from the Ultimate Teen Reading List on teenreads.com next year so could I read any book that is on that list?

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

★Meghan★ wrote: "I want to read at least 20 books from the Ultimate Teen Reading List on teenreads.com next year so could I read any book that is on that list?"

sure

[Foxy Grandma]

So if my goal is to spend more time at our house in the mountains, can I read a book set in the NC mountains?

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Beth NC wrote: "So if my goal is to spend more time at our house in the mountains, can I read a book set in the NC mountains?"

only if I can come, too!

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Beth NC wrote: "So if my goal is to spend more time at our house in the mountains, can I read a book set in the NC mountains?"

seriously, that will be fine

[Foxy Grandma]

Sandy wrote: "Beth NC wrote: "So if my goal is to spend more time at our house in the mountains, can I read a book set in the NC mountains?"

only if I can come, too!"

Come on......need directions?

[Kate]

What if your goal is to read a certain number of books? What can you read for that?

[♥Meagan♥]

I have a goal to run a half-marathon next year, so I was wondering if Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner would work?

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Kathryn CA wrote: "What if your goal is to read a certain number of books? What can you read for that?"

There are a number of books about reading plans, etc. - for instance, check out Nancy Pearl. Or maybe a book about reading groups or clubs, fiction or nonfiction. These would be a couple ideas.

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

♥Meagan♥ wrote: "I have a goal to run a half-marathon next year, so I was wondering if Ultramarathon Man: Confessions of an All-Night Runner would work?"

yes

[Kate]

Sandy wrote: "Kathryn CA wrote: "What if your goal is to read a certain number of books? What can you read for that?"

There are a number of books about reading plans, etc. - for instance, check out [author:Na..."

Thanks, Sandy!

[Dee]

so my goal is to try and read/get rid of these books I bought all ebay that have been sitting gathering dust for the last year - I can read one of those right - as long as I explain it in my post

[Aneeqah]

If my goal is to finish more of my reading challenges, can I read a book that's part of a challenge?

[Bea]

I think I found the perfect book for my goal! I set a goal of 200 books next year. So I chose So Many Books, So Little Time: A Year of Passionate Reading. I think that works.

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Bea wrote: "I think I found the perfect book for my goal! I set a goal of 200 books next year. So I chose So Many Books, So Little Time: A Year of Passionate Reading. I think that works."

Dee wrote: "so my goal is to try and read/get rid of these books I bought all ebay that have been sitting gathering dust for the last year - I can read one of those right - as long as I explain it in my post"

yes

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Bea wrote: "I think I found the perfect book for my goal! I set a goal of 200 books next year. So I chose So Many Books, So Little Time: A Year of Passionate Reading. I think that works."

perfect choice!

[Joanna]

If my goal is to read more bedtime stories with my preschooler, can I use any book that I read with him at bedtime?

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Joanna wrote: "If my goal is to read more bedtime stories with my preschooler, can I use any book that I read with him at bedtime?"

I assume you're talking about picture books and little kid books? Normal rules apply - you need 500 pages of picture books, and little kid books can be used if they're over 100 pages.

[Jody]

Are cookbooks ok to claim?King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking: Delicious Recipes Using Nutritious Whole Grains

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Jody wrote: "Are cookbooks ok to claim?King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking: Delicious Recipes Using Nutritious Whole Grains"

yes, if you have a goal involving baking/using more whole grains, etc.

[Randi]

Just to clarify, if my goal is to read more books/find new books I wouldn't normally read, would Book Lust: Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason fit? I've been meaning to read Nancy Pearl's book lust books forever! Thanks!

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Randi wrote: "Just to clarify, if my goal is to read more books/find new books I wouldn't normally read, would Book Lust: Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason fit? I've been meani..."

that would be a perfect choice.

[Randi]

Sandy wrote: "Randi wrote: "Just to clarify, if my goal is to read more books/find new books I wouldn't normally read, would Book Lust: Recommended Reading for Every Mood, Moment, and Reason fit? I..."

Thanks, Sandy! :)

[Sarah]

I'm not sure if this might be too vague, but one of my goals for next year is to spend one of my internships abroad as an exchange student and thought Ink Exchange might work?

[Midu]

Reading because when the new year begins, I'm going to stop worrying and live with abandon! Would that work?

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Sarah wrote: "I'm not sure if this might be too vague, but one of my goals for next year is to spend one of my internships abroad as an exchange student and thought Ink Exchange might work?"

is the book about someone doing some sort of exchange?The book itself should somehow involve your goal, not just a word in the title.

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Anomander wrote: "Reading because when the new year begins, I'm going to stop worrying and live with abandon! Would that work?"

is that what the book is about? That's the point of the task, not just a word in the title.

[Midu]

Could work? Because my goal is to finish off this series next year.

[Fiona (Titch)]

Would A Girl's Guide to Money - Laura Brady be ok?

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Would A Girl's Guide to Money - Laura Brady be ok?"

If it relates to a goal you have for 2012.

[Midu]

Sandy, did you miss my question?

[Sandy, Moderator Emeritus]

Anomander wrote: "Could work? Because my goal is to finish off this series next year."

That will work.

[Midu]

Thanks!

[Fiona (Titch)]

Sandy wrote: "Fiona (Titch) wrote: "Would A Girl's Guide to Money - Laura Brady be ok?"

If it relates to a goal you have for 2012."

Yes, need to get finances sorted x

[Sarah]

Sandy wrote: "Sarah wrote: "I'm not sure if this might be too vague, but one of my goals for next year is to spend one of my internships abroad as an exchange student and thought Ink Exchange migh..."

Thanks Sandy.

Say I were to use that same book, but change the goal to wanting to work on my tbr/owned list, would that work?

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Sarah wrote: "Sandy wrote: "Sarah wrote: "I'm not sure if this might be too vague, but one of my goals for next year is to spend one of my internships abroad as an exchange student and thought [book:Ink Exchange..."

yes

[JennRenee, Moderator]

Would Ready Player One work for my goal is to play more games with my family

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JennRenee wrote: "Would Ready Player One work for my goal is to play more games with my family"

yes