Theresa’s Comments (group member since Mar 19, 2019)

Theresa’s comments from the 2025 Reading Challenge group.

I second Weave A Web Of Words

Carolyn wrote: "I Love the TBR Jar Challenge. It is making me read books I already have at home before buying more. I will do it every year even if we don't have it here."

Hi Carolyn.

Did you use the link from message 1, to vote for your choice?

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

You can click on the link provided in message 1, to place your vote.
Look for "CLICK HERE."

Alan wrote: "TBR Jar for me please"

Hello, Alan. Did you click on the link in message 1?
The link is where you can place your vote. Look for the following sentence, from message 1.

To vote in the 2026 Yearly Challenges poll from October 1st to Oct 15th, click here.
Once there, look for the words CLICK HERE.

The following link will take you to message 1, if you would rather go that route.

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

I'm just posting a comment. My progress of complted books, for this challenge, is zero. :(

I made progress on two books, but didn't finish them in time.

Posting an update for message 23. I didn't quite complete it in time.

Progress: 3/4

Charley wrote: "This is a tough one but I’d like to put my vote towards ‘Wheel of Feels’"

Hi, Charley. In the first post, Look for the following sentence.

"To vote in the 2026 Yearly Challenges poll from October 1st to Oct 15th, click here."

I believe the link to vote, from the first post, is more visible now. The link is the word "here." Thank you for your input.

2026 Yearly Theme Nominations!

Hello Fellow Readers!

Preparations for 2026 are underway and it is time for you, our members, to help us choose 2026’s yearly theme! Post your ideas in this thread. It will remain open until October 15th. The mods will then create a poll and send an extra message on October 16th so that each group member may vote for their favorite theme!

Rules
- You may either suggest one theme OR second one theme!
- Themes must be nominated AND seconded by a different member in order to get into the poll.
- Moderators reserve the right to modify, refine, or adjust themes as necessary. This isn't to restrict your creativity, just to make it more accessible and enjoyable for everyone!
- To keep the poll manageable, we may limit the total number of ideas.

Good yearly themes are broad enough to be able to create quarterly themes throughout the year. For example, given the nominations of “roses" and "flowers," we would choose the broader term "flowers" because it includes "roses.” See the past themes below for an inspiration of what we're looking for. Themes used in the past are not eligible to be used again.

When submitting your nomination, feel free to share how it could be applied to quarterly themes.

Previous Themes
2017 - Around the World
2018 - Reading Through Time
2019 - Books to Stage & Screen
2020 - Myths, Legends & Fairy Tales
2021 - A Better World
2022 - Mysteries of the World
2023 - To Boldly Go
2024 - Seasons
2025 - Emotional Rollercoaster

YEARLY CHALLENGE SUGGESTIONS AND POLL
Duration: October 1 to October 15, 2025

The five most active yearly challenges of 2025 will automatically return in 2026. These returning challenges are:

1. Let’s Turn Pages
2. I Spy
3. A-Z Book Challenge
4. Serial Reader
5. Bibliopoly

We will also bring back five member favorites from the remaining ten yearly challenges listed below. Please vote for one that you'd like to see return. If you are unfamiliar with this year's challenges, please review this Guide to the 2025 Yearly Challenges .The remaining 10 yearly challenge choices are:

- Clear The Shelves
- TBR Jar
- Magical Mystery Tour
- Bookworms Take Shelfies
- Popsugar
- Wheel Of Feels
- Genre Bingo
- Shelf Awareness
- Opposites Attract
- 20 Questions

To vote in the 2026 Yearly Challenges poll from October 1st to Oct 15th, CLICK HERE.

Please feel free to suggest ideas for additional yearly challenges for 2026 in the comments below. These can be challenges that you've enjoyed in the past, monthly or quarterly ones you'd like to see expanded into yearlies, or brand new challenge suggestions.

Again, the poll opens on October 1st PDT and closes on October 15th, but you may comment in this thread with your new challenge ideas any time.

We can’t wait to see what you come up with!

My reading didn't quite go as planned, this weekend. I'll add my own little bit of progress tomorrow.

I feel like this has been a successful readathon and I hope you all will join us again for the first team readathon of 2026!

Marie (UK) wrote: "This is my first readathon so I have a couple of questions
Do we have to do one book for each prompt before repeating any of the prompts?
I just wondered how limited / unlimited the prompts can be ..."

The individual readathons are more laid back than team readathons.
You may repeat prompts or pick and choose prompts. Even the discussion questions are optional.

JennH wrote: "Theresa wrote: "JennH wrote: "So you mention that the individual readathons are not as strict.... Graphic novels are generally excluded from the team readathons, but can they be read for this one?"..."

You're welcome. If I'm being honest, I had to look around to find it, even though I knew it was there somewhere. 😆

JennH wrote: "So you mention that the individual readathons are not as strict.... Graphic novels are generally excluded from the team readathons, but can they be read for this one?"

Yes, you may include graphic novels for individual readathons.

🍁 Any book formats qualify (graphic novel, large print, audio, etc.)

Rachael wrote: "1.) How are your reading challenges going so far? Are there books you are excited about for this readathon? Which one(s)? My challenges are going well and I'm looking forward to reading [book:Legen..."

Bonfire Night sounds fun! I hope you enjoy it, if you're planning to go!

We have a fire pit out back. Fireworks are not allowed in November, around here. They're only allowed for a week or so when Independence Day is near.

Start time is near. This readathon starts at MIDNIGHT tonight, in your own timezone. Are you ready?

Are you folks ready? This readathon begins at MIDNIGHT tonight, in your own timezone.

My answers to the discussion question from message 3.
1.) How are your reading challenges going so far? Are there books you are excited about for this readathon? Which one(s)?
I'm on track to reach and exceed my 2025 reading goal. My 2025 goal is lower than those from recent years. A lot has been going on in life. I'm planning to borrow the audio book Murder on The Girls' Night Out, for the readathon. Maybe I can manage more.

2.) Are there annual events in your area that you like to attend for the fall season? What are they?
There are many of events going on nearby. It's unlikely I'll go to any.

3.) What is your favorite spooky book from childhood? Are there any favorites from adulthood?
I remember "Gus Was A Friendly Ghost" from many years ago.
I really liked "Lock Every Door." I read it in 2024.

I have one more comment. I think answering these questions may mean I'm talking to myself, since I am the person who posted them. LOL!
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My totals for the entire readathon:

Book: "Game On," by Janet Evanovich .....50 pages
Audio book: "Murder On The Girl's Night Out," by Anne George.....58 minutes

GailW wrote: "Theresa wrote: "...This thread has typically been used for questions about the readathon..."

Theresa, this is my first time doing a readathon. I will likely have a book already begun that won't be..."

The individual readathons are not as "strict," so to speak. You can finish the book during this readathon.

A note for future team Readathons, you would need at least 100 pages left to count them.

the Readathon begins on September 26.

Discussion questions are now posted in message 2

Updated message 17. Progress: 6/12, 1/6 pairs