Reading Goal Challenge: 2016!

anonanemone · Post by **anonanemone** » 26 Feb 2016, 11:07

So far I have:
2. Read at least one book originally published in 2016. - Waging War by April White
4. Read at least one non-fiction book. - 1-2-3 Magic by Dr. Stephan Phelan
5. Read at least one book in the Crime/Thriller/Mystery/Horror genre. - Showdown by Ted Dekker
6. Read at least one Sci-Fi/Fantasy book. - Raising Steam by Terry Pratchett
10. Read at least one Young Adult book. - City of Bones by Cassandra Clare
11. Read at least one Childrens book. - The Goodnight Train by June Sober and Laura Huliska-Beith
13. Catch up with at least one series. - Waging War by April White (Immortal Descendants series)

Got more books in the queue, of course!

Gravy · Post by **Gravy** » 26 Feb 2016, 20:24

hsimone wrote:The Phantom has caught my eye! I've been wanting to read that one for years! So I might give that one a go, once I finish the books I'm currently reading . I assume you've read it before and wouldn't want to re-read it, Gravy? I'll let you know if I change my mind. Thank you for your help!

I think it's a little too soon (mind you, I'm forcing myself to say this, mainly because I have sooo many things I want to read right now(!)), but I hope you enjoy it as much as I did

Also, seriously, I'm thinking of how easy it would be to just go to Project Gutenberg, download a copy, and dive happily back into it

rockandroll · Post by **rockandroll** » 27 Feb 2016, 10:15

Read a graphic novel that I wasn't a huge fan of but hey another goal is done.

Heidi M Simone · Post by **Heidi M Simone** » 27 Feb 2016, 10:56

I think it's a little too soon (mind you, I'm forcing myself to say this, mainly because I have sooo many things I want to read right now(!)), but I hope you enjoy it as much as I did

Also, seriously, I'm thinking of how easy it would be to just go to Project Gutenberg, download a copy, and dive happily back into it

I have such a long list of books that I would like to read right now too, so I understand completely!

Thank you! I loved the movie and play, so I'm sure I'll enjoy the book as well!

Good luck in finding a book to read, let me know what you end up deciding. You always seem to have good suggestions. Maybe...it could be a suggested book that could count towards this challenge!

Gravy · Post by **Gravy** » 27 Feb 2016, 19:57

hsimone wrote:
I think it's a little too soon (mind you, I'm forcing myself to say this, mainly because I have sooo many things I want to read right now(!)), but I hope you enjoy it as much as I did

Also, seriously, I'm thinking of how easy it would be to just go to Project Gutenberg, download a copy, and dive happily back into it
I have such a long list of books that I would like to read right now too, so I understand completely!

Thank you! I loved the movie and play, so I'm sure I'll enjoy the book as well!

Good luck in finding a book to read, let me know what you end up deciding. You always seem to have good suggestions. Maybe...it could be a suggested book that could count towards this challenge!

Thank you, I will

This whole thing is really pushing my reading this year

julesc81 · Post by **julesc81** » 27 Feb 2016, 20:45

This is a great list! This challenge will help add some more variety into the books I read!

Heidi M Simone · Post by **Heidi M Simone** » 29 Feb 2016, 05:45

Gravy wrote:
hsimone wrote:
I think it's a little too soon (mind you, I'm forcing myself to say this, mainly because I have sooo many things I want to read right now(!)), but I hope you enjoy it as much as I did

Also, seriously, I'm thinking of how easy it would be to just go to Project Gutenberg, download a copy, and dive happily back into it
I have such a long list of books that I would like to read right now too, so I understand completely!

Thank you! I loved the movie and play, so I'm sure I'll enjoy the book as well!

Good luck in finding a book to read, let me know what you end up deciding. You always seem to have good suggestions. Maybe...it could be a suggested book that could count towards this challenge!
Thank you, I will
This whole thing is really pushing my reading this year

Cool, thanks!
Not a bad thing...and it's been pushing mine as well!

danielaz95_ · Post by **danielaz95_** » 29 Feb 2016, 17:23

Already got 4 of them, excited to try to achieve more of the challenge. It'll help me decide on books

rssllue · Post by **rssllue** » 29 Feb 2016, 17:56

I wonder how many books read in total we will get cumulatively from all the members on the site this year? It looks like it will be a huge number come December 31st!

alicia_fountain · Post by **alicia_fountain** » 29 Feb 2016, 20:45

This reading goal challenge would be so awesome if I felt up to the task, lol. With a baby due in July, though, I should have plenty of time off in the weeks that follow to read! I can't really decide on a direction as far as the challenges you have listed... I think I will stick with my read 3 books by the end of 2016, which is easy enough I may have double or even triple that by the end of the year! I used to read upwards toward 25ish books a year a few years ago, but that has gone down since the births of my children. I would love to see how everyone is getting along with their book goals, though!

Nkunde-Cat · Post by **Nkunde-Cat** » 01 Mar 2016, 07:32

Haha, wow! This is a wonderful challenge. Normally, in the course of the year, I get to check practically all the boxes. The most challenged would have been reading a book written at least 50 years before I was born! I'm more into contemporary. So that is definitely the one I will start with! Let the challenge begin!!!!

Gravy · Post by **Gravy** » 01 Mar 2016, 09:55

I just checked off a foreign author with Girl in the Dark. The author is British

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » 01 Mar 2016, 13:03

Gravy wrote:I just checked off a foreign author with Girl in the Dark. The author is British

We're a very exotic bunch, I'll give you that

I am currently working through a play

Heidi M Simone · Post by **Heidi M Simone** » 01 Mar 2016, 14:45

rssllue wrote:I wonder how many books read in total we will get cumulatively from all the members on the site this year? It looks like it will be a huge number come December 31st!

I agree, it'll be a very high number! It's kind of exciting to wait and see