If you recall I did a reading challenge last year:
Thanks to it I read a total of 26 books.
It was fun but a bit too restrictive to me...
True, I was able to pick any book I wanted to read for each category, but it was sometime difficult to find a book I actually wanted to read, that fit the category, and was inexpensive... because, too be honest, I'm cheap, LOL!
I would rather read free or cheap books...
If I purchase a book it's usually $5.99 or cheaper (usually cheaper) with a rare exception here and there...
Book Bub is where I find most of my books... it's free and you get a new e-mail everyday w/ a list of free and cheap books you can download on your e-reader or phone reading app.
I've found most of the books I read later in the 2015 Reading challenge there:
Anyway, back to the original topic:
I decided this year to "challenge" myself again but w/ a less restrictive goal:
12 books in 12 months.
Short, simple, doable!
I originally didn't want to give myself a number, just read as many as I could...
But then Good Reads sent me an e-mail asking me if I wanted to "set a goal" of books to read in 2016 and I really like being able to see my progress on a chart, so I went for it!
12 books in 12 months...
That's not a lot at all... and honestly I think I can read much more, but I don't want to feel forced to do so just to meet my goal, especially since I've been scrapping, and art journaling again!
Currently I am reading this (see IG post journaling under photo):
01/11/16"
Another year and more books to read... I'm excited!
Are you doing a reading challenge this year?
I'd love to hear about it!
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This is a great idea and one I'm definitely up for as I've just finished my first book of the year 'Girl on a Train' and starting on 'Bazaar of Bad Dreams'.
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DeleteThanks for your comment!
I want to read "Girl on a Train" too! I have heard so many great things about it and was going to try and do it last year but never got to it.
Are you on Good Reads? If so I'll send you a friends request, or you can send me one: UN = Doreen Vasquez I find it fun to keep up w/ what others are reading and it gives me ideas of what else to read.
Good luck w/ your goal!
I'm not on Good Reads, but I'll definitely have a look as I'm a avid reader so anything book related appeals. Thanks for the pointer.
DeleteI am on book 2 already .... my fave authors have come out with some sequels for me already this month :)
ReplyDeletegood luck! I looked at this year's popsugar challenge and I didn't like very many of the categories. This year, I am going to try and limit my reading so I don't waste away the days! ha ha I read 2 books the first week, so I made myself take a break, but onto my 3rd book eek! I'm all about the free from the library ebook checkouts :D
ReplyDeleteThanks! Yes I agree about "wasting away the days"... that's why only 12 this year and only those books I really want to read, not just reading to check off a list!
DeleteGood luck! I should try this too because lately I have put aside reading which I enjoy immensely. I also love Book Bub and get daily emails. I have tons of books because of Book Bub but haven't read any. lol.
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