Self-Challenge: Circuit Training

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So, I've decided to give myself a challenge for the new year 2012. I need to trim down my TBR and free up some space on my bookshelves at home. I came upon the idea while of all things at the gym. The concept of circuit training in its simplest form is to use various forms of cardio and weights when you exercise.

So here are my rules:
In a months time I want to burn through 4 books if possible.

Heavy Weights: pick either one hardback or paperback of some heft off my real life bookshelf to read.

Light Weights: pick one e-book to read.

Cardio: Burn through 2 audio books.

I am going to do a run through in December to see how well my challenge works and make any tweaks along the way.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Great idea Don :)

I'll be cheering for you!

[Barbara ★]

Clever. Good luck!

[Judithe, Soap Operas never end....]

Nice idea!

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Great idea, Don! I'd join in, but I rarely buy hardbacks any more. Just my fave series I need to keep same-same format. :) Good luck w/it! Sounds fun!

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I rarely buy hardbacks myself. These have been sitting on my shelf from a long time ago when I belonged to a book of the month club. I have a couple of omnibuses and some thick paperbacks like

[Steph, Serious series addict]

I have a bunch of PB TBR, but none are very hefty. Seems like a great challenge to knock those out though. Enjoy! :)

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December's Set:

Heavy Weights:


Light Weights:
finished--12/15/2011

Cardio:
finished--12/16/2011
finished--12/31/2011

Cheating a little bit. Both Dante and Jaz books I have already started.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

LOL, Don, it's your challenge, you can do what you like!!!

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January's Set:


Heavy Weights (dtb):


Light Weights (ebook):
The Heretic : finished--1/2/2012
Bitten to Death : finished--1/23/2012
Unholy Ghosts --Finished



Cardio (audiobook):
Destined for an Early Grave : finished--1/12/2012
Crusade : finished--1/20/2012
The Name of the Wind --Finished



I started The Name of the Wind a few months back. I am going to finish it off this month. The Dante omnibus is probably going to be on my list for awhile as it is several books in one.

ETA:
(01/13/2012) My library informed me Destined for an Early Grave was available to check out and had three days to do it or would be back in circulation. Might as well add it. :)

(01/24/2012) Finished a few sooner than expected

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Go, Don, Go!

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

*waves pom-poms in the air & yells loudly*

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February's Set:


Heavy Weights (dtb):


Light Weights (ebook):
The Cerberus Protocol --Finished
Blood Rights --Finished
One More Bite


Cardio (audiobook):
Dead To Me --Finished
Maelstrom --Finished
The Left Hand of God --Finished

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Going great Don!!!

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March's Set:


Heavy Weights (dtb):
The Heart of Valor :-Finished 4/26/2012


Light Weights (ebook or small book ~300pgs):
Grimspace :-Finished 3/21/2012


Cardio (audiobook):
Distant Thunders :-Finished 3/15/2012
Sundiver :-Finished 5/17/2012
This Side of the Grave: Night Huntress Series, Book 5 :-Finished 4/4/2012

[Steph, Serious series addict]

Go, Don, Go! Looks like you're doin' well stickin' to your workout reading schedule. :)

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April's Set:


Heavy Weights (dtb):


Light Weights (ebook or small book ~300pgs):
Storm Born :-Finished 5/16/2012

Cardio (audiobook):
Rising Tides :-Finished 4/20/2012


comment: April was a slow month. :(

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May's Set: After April's dismal workout schedule, I am getting back to it


Heavy Weights (dtb):
Valor's Trial :-Finished 5/6/2012
The Truth of Valor :-Finished 5/13/2012


Light Weights (ebook or small book ~300pgs):
Nothing to report here. Finished the eBook of Storm Born this month but I had it down for Apri's set.

Cardio (audiobook):
The Innocent Mage :-Finished 5/11/2012
One Grave at a Time: Night Huntress Series, Book 6 :-Finished 5/29/2012
The Awakened Mage :-Finished 7/26/2012

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

*not jumping too high, but furiously shaking the pom poms*

Goooooo, Don!

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June's Set:

Heavy Weights (dtb):
Monster Hunter International :-Finished 6/22/2012
Dante Valentine: The Complete Series


Light Weights (ebook or small book ~300pgs):
Forgotten Realms: Homeland :-Finished 7/20/2012


Cardio (audiobook):
First Grave on the Right :-Finished 6/28/2012

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July's Set:

Heavy Weights (dtb):
Dante Valentine: The Complete Series


Light Weights (ebook or small book ~300pgs):


Cardio (audiobook):
Firestorm :-Finished 7/31/2012
Masques :-Removed, decided to finish other series first before starting something new.

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August's Set:

Heavy Weights (dtb):
Dante Valentine: The Complete Series:-Finished book 4 of 5


Light Weights (ebook or small book ~300pgs):
City of Bones :-Finished 8/17/2012
Darkfever :-Finished 9/1/2012


Cardio (audiobook):
Second Grave on the Left :-Finished 8/10/2012
The Last Four Things: Left Hand of God Trilogy, Book 2 :-Finished 8/27/2012

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September's Set:

Heavy Weights (dtb):
Dante Valentine: The Complete Series :-Finished 10/26/2012
My hope is to finish this month!


Light Weights (ebook or small book ~300pgs):
Forbidden City :-Finished 9/13/2012
Over Sea- Under Stone :-Finished 9/24/2012


Cardio (audiobook):
Dauntless :-Finished 8/5/2012
The Magician King :-Finished 9/22/2012

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Going really well Don!!!!

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Thanks, trying to hit my goal of 48 books by years end.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

I'm sure you'll make it, you've been going so well :)

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October's Set:

Heavy Weights (dtb):
Angel Fire East :-Finished 10/30/2012
Black Sun Rising


Light Weights (ebook or small book ~300pgs):
The Dark Is Rising


Cardio (audiobook):
Fearless :-Finished 10/1/2012
Third Grave Dead Ahead :-Finished 10/9/2012
Masques :-Finished 10/21/2012
Dominion: A Coldfire Saga :-Finished 10/23/2012
Into the Looking Glass :-Finished 11/1/2012

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November's Set:

Heavy Weights (dtb):
Black Sun Rising


Light Weights (ebook or small book ~300pgs):
The Dark Is Rising
Boneshaker:-Finished 12/02/12


Cardio (audiobook):
Courageous :-Finished 11/12/2012
Some Girls Bite:-Finished 11/27/12

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December's Set: Finishing up

Heavy Weights (dtb-hb):
Black Sun Rising


Light Weights (ebook or small book ~300pgs):
The Dark Is Rising
Cast in Shadow :-Finished 12/17/2012


Cardio (audiobook):
Area 51 :-Finished 12/07/2012
Bloodshot

[Steph, Serious series addict]

How'd ya make out, Don? Did you hit your goal?

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Well I did pretty good. Hit my goal of 48 books for 2012. The challenge helped me keep on task plus the audiobooks helped, too. Didn't do so well trying to get through my bigger books. So, overall I consider it a success.

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

Yay Don!!!

Are you going to do it again for 2013?

[Steph, Serious series addict]

WOOHOO! WTG, Don!

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Aw, shucks, thanks ladies! :) As for whether I'll do it again, probably, but slightly modified. I challenged myself this year to clear off some series I had hanging around since High School/College. Plus, upped my GR challenge to 50 books. So, less audiobooks but more dtb's.

I am thinking I'll focus each month on getting rid of one hefty-chunky book, a few quick reads and catch up where I left off with the Wheel of Time series via audiobooks. The Wheel of Time audiobooks will take a month per "book" to finish with my commute.

I'll probably keep track of each month's progress here: Don's Consecution of Completeness 2013

[Sandra, Kindle Operator Licence Required]

LOL

At least you got most of them done, Don :)

And its always great to have a plan of attack, even if it doesn't always work out as you expect.

[Steph, Serious series addict]

:) Good luck in 2013!