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INTRODUCTION - BOOKS READ IN 2013
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Everybody who is a group member and had a thread last year has a new thread for 2013. All Assisting Moderators have a thread set up for them in 2012 including those on sabbatical. All folks who asked for a thread on the 2012 introduction thread have been set up for 2013 (some albeit late). All folks who have asked for a thread on the 2013 introduction thread have threads set up for them. You are all ready to get started the minute 2013 is ushered in. In the meantime, until the end of 2012, use your 2012 thread if you have one. The 2012 threads will be archived at the bottom of the site once 2013 begins. If you would like a thread set up for you, this is the thread to ask for one. If I do not set it up in due course, remind me; it would not be intentional if I forgot or did not see your request. So please ask me again.
Just as an FYI: there is a required format; I have posted it as post one on everybody's threads. We will help you along until you get the hang of it; it is not hard, it is not time consuming; but we have found it helps group members a great deal to have this information all in one place and consistently in the same places. Saves a lot of time. Additionally we require as always that the book cover be added, the author's photo when available and always the author's link. All of the assisting moderators will help you with the standards and you will be an old pro in no time. We are here to help you.
Have fun in 2013.
Bentley
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You must follow the required format.
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Will there be a 50 Books in 2013 challenge? I'm new here, and would be interested in participating if there is one. Thanks!
Sharon wrote: "Will there be a 50 Books in 2013 challenge? I'm new here, and would be interested in participating if there is one. Thanks!"Me too!
We will have the introduction thread up soon. Stay tuned!
Sharon and Peter, you are set up and ready to go.
Mike wrote: "I'd like to have a thread set up for myself. Thank you."You are ready to go, Mike.
Aww, Autumn that is kind, you are most welcome and we glad you enjoy participating in this reading challenge.
Good luck, Autumn. Me, I am hoping for 25 this year, lol.
Bryan wrote: "Good luck, Autumn. Me, I am hoping for 25 this year, lol."I know what you mean :).I finally made it to a little over thirty books... with some short books mixed in lol. Take out the short books and I might (key word being might) be in the teens somewhere. Good luck to you too Bryan!
Alisa wrote: "Aww, Autumn that is kind, you are most welcome and we glad you enjoy participating in this reading challenge."Well all of you do a great job and that makes participating enjoyable!
Hi Bentley, I would like to get set up with a 2013 thread. I have been away from home since the beginning of the year so I haven't been able to finish my last two reviews. I'll get them posted hopefully this weekend! Made it to 40 books for 2012!
Hi Bentley, Please set up a 2013 thread for me. Thanks!
Kathy and Donna, you are set to go. Have fun :-)
Could you please set up a thread for me, Bryan? Thanks.
Hi, I think I'll try this challenge. Can I use books I've already read since January 1, or completed since January 1? or both? Thanks.
G, start with books you finished reading in January.
Michael wrote: "I would love to have a thread again."You are ready to go!
Hi, I don't know if I'll do 50 but I'll try! Could you please set me up with a thread?
Bea you are set up and ready to go. Happy reading!
Could I have a thread too please? I enjoy tracking my progress even if my studies prevent me from getting to do too much leisure reading. Thanks!
Please can set up a thread for me. I do not know if I can make it to 50 but i will try.Thanks
Carly wrote: "Please can set up a thread for me. I do not know if I can make it to 50 but i will try.Thanks"
Whether you read 15 or 50 or more, it is fun to challenge yourself and keep track of what you read. Your thread is up and ready to go. Happy reading!
Hi there. I would love a thread if they are still being added. Many thanks. N
Gentian: you are all set. Make sure you follow the format found in the first message and have fun :-)
I would love to participate in such a litterate challenge. Would it be possible even if I am new and still wet behind the ears? :D
Dave, glad to set up a thread for you. The format will be in the first post. It is a great way to challenge yourself and track what you read. I will have your thread up shortly.
I'm not a fast reader--it took me several weeks to slog through The Campaigns of Napoleon-- but I would like to try this.
You don't have to be a fast reader but it is a fun way to challenge yourself and track what you read. We will set up a thread for you. Don't forget the full citation whenever mentioning a book.
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David G. ChandlerHave fun with it! Will have your thread up in a few minutes.
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If there were no entries in the old threads then I simply deleted them if they were from a previous year.
But if you are interested in a thread for 2013, just let us know.
I'll take another stab at it, even though I didn't finish posting my 50+ books last year. A long distance move got the better of me. Please set up a folder for me when you have a chance.
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Indeed it is. I did finish over 50 books, just didn't get them logged in my folder.
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Thanks!Bentley wrote: "You are set up and ready to go (smile)."
I'd be interested in giving it a try! Not sure that I'll make it to 50 but I'd like to see how far I can get.
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I would like to participate! It's my first time really being active since I joined the group, I often update comments from my mobile though, which doesn't allow me to "add author and book" as the regular app does. This means that I will not comment as frequently as I otherwise might. So far this year I've read some good history and I hope to read a lot more! Thanks!
Lisa we are glad to set up a thread for you. Please know however that using the add book/author feature is not optional and part of the required format. Given that, let us know if you still want to participate and we'll get it set up for you.Thanks.
Caitlin wrote: "I'd be interested in giving it a try! Not sure that I'll make it to 50 but I'd like to see how far I can get."Caitlin your thread is set up and ready to go. Happy reading!
Alisa wrote: "Caitlin wrote: "I'd be interested in giving it a try! Not sure that I'll make it to 50 but I'd like to see how far I can get."Caitlin your thread is set up and ready to go. Happy reading!"
Thanks!
The History Book Club
Books mentioned in this topic
The Campaigns of Napoleon (other topics)The Campaigns of Napoleon (other topics)
My Early Life, 1874-1904 (other topics)
Authors mentioned in this topic
David G. Chandler (other topics)Winston S. Churchill (other topics)
You can track all of the books that you have read during 2012 and get credit for them.
I have already set up a thread for myself: BENTLEY'S 50 BOOKS READ IN 2013. If you had a 2012 thread, then I will automatically set up one for you in 2013 if you are a member of the History Book Club.
If you want to participate, then send me a PM or post your request here and I will create for you you your own thread so that you can challenge yourself. Always when you list your books only after finishing them, include the finish date, the name of the book (add book cover), the author's and author's photo link if available. Don't forget to number them consecutively so that you can keep track.
So let me know, and you can get started. You really are only competing against yourself and seeing how well you can do. Also, you can start this challenge any time at all...just send me a PM or post here and I will set up your own personal thread. Great way to keep track of your completed books.
Also, they can be in any genre, hardcopy, paperback, audiobooks, kindle, nook, sony e-reader. But they cannot be listed until you finish them. And you have to include the finish date (any genre), rating, short review, and genre type.
By the way, even if you do not think that you can make 50 books..it is still a great way to spur yourself on. Also there are those of you who I think will go beyond 50 since some of you are such avid readers.
Happy Reading,
Bentley
Sample Guide: (this is not an optional format but must be followed)
Our Required Format:
JANUARY
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Finish date: March 2008
Genre: (whatever genre the book happens to be)
Rating: A
Review: You can add text from a review you have written but no links to any review elsewhere even goodreads. And that is about it. Just make sure to number consecutively and just add the months.