The Reading Challenge Group discussion

Plan to read: 130 books with a goal to reduce the books on my bookshelves (30), on my Kindle and Nook (30), library book group reads (12), and ARC giveaways (30). The rest is just whatever I pick up through the library.

That is a good goal. Hope you can do it :)

Me too, Tammy. My problem is always finding so many books I want to read (the last category).

As of today 3/16/2017, I have read 35 books and 1 short story. From my bookshelves, I have read 4 books; from my Kindle and Nook, I have read 7 books; from my ARC giveaways, I have read 8 books; and 3 book group books and 11 books from the library. One book from a friend.
35/130 (total)
4/30 (bookshelves)
7/30 (Kindle and Nook)
3/12 (library book group reads)
8/30 (ARC giveaways)
12 (others uncategorized)

As of the first of April, I have read another eight books. From my bookshelves, I have read two books; from my Kindle and Nook, I have read two books; from my ARC giveaways, I have read three book; and one book from the library.
43/130 (total)
6/30 (bookshelves)
9/30 (Kindle and Nook)
3/12 (library book group reads)
11/30 (ARC giveaways)
13 (others uncategorized)

I see you have a similar goal as I have--to reduce the number of books on my bookshelves. I see you have been making good progress on you goal.

Rosemarie wrote: "I see you have a similar goal as I have--to reduce the number of books on my bookshelves. I see you have been making good progress on you goal."

I am trying, Rosemarie, I am trying. My problem is that I have so many books on my shelves that are unread, and I live a block from the local library, too. It is so easy to grab a new book off the shelf and forget that there is a what seems like a library-ful of books in the house.

Good luck to you on tackling your bookshelves (or as many friends call it Mt. TBR). We will accomplish this!
Oh look! A Giveaway! ;)

As of the first of May, I have read a total of 59 books, many of them were e-books. To date:
59/130 (total)
5/30 (bookshelves)
19/30 (Kindle and Nook)
4/12 (library book group reads)
9/30 (ARC giveaways)
15 (others uncategorized)

I won't mention how many books have come my way in the last
month.

As of the first of June, I have read a total of 72 books, at least 2 novellas, and many of them e-books.
72/130 (total)
5/30 (bookshelves)
21/30 (Kindle and Nook)*
6/12 (library book group reads)
11/30 (ARC giveaways)
19 (others uncategorized)

* many of the uncategorized and Kindle and/or Nook books were e-books from the library, only ones counted under the Kindle/Nook were those not obtained from the library e-media center.

As of July 1, I have read a total of 81 books (full-length books).
81/130 (total)
6/30 (bookshelves)
23/30 (Kindle and Nook)*
6/12 (library book group reads)
15/30 (ARC giveaways)
21 (others uncategorized)

*many of the uncategorized and Kindle and/or Nook books were e-books from the library, only ones counted under the Kindle/Nook category were those not obtained from the library e-media center.

As of August 1, I have read a total of 92 books (full-length books).
92/130
8/30 (bookshelves)
24/30 (Kindle and Nook)*
7/12 (library book group reads)
16/30 (ARC giveaways)
30 (others uncategorized)

*many of the uncategorized and Kindle and/or Nook books were e-books from the library, only ones counted under the Kindle/Nook category were those not obtained from the library e-media center.

Not in the count are an e-novella and some free short stories from an author's website

As of the first of September, I have read a total of 101 books not including the e-novella I also read during the month of August.
101/130
13/30 (bookshelves)
26/30 (Kindle and Nook)*
8/12 (library book group reads)
17/30 (ARC giveaways)
33 (uncategorized)

* many of the uncategorized and Kindle and/or Nook books were e-books from the library, the only ones counted under the Kindle/Nook category were those not obtained from the library's e-media center. Also not counted was the e-novella.

As of the first of October, I have read a total of 110 books not including the e-short story I also read during the month.
110/130
15/30 (bookshelves)
28/30 (Kindle and Nook)*
9/12 (library book group reads)
20/30 (ARC giveaways)
38 (uncategorized)

* many of the uncategorized and Kindle and/or Nook books were e-books from the library, the only ones counted under the Kindle/Nook category were those not obtained from the library's e-media center.

As of the first of November, I have read a total of 120 books not including the e-novella I also read this month.
120/130
21/30 (bookshelves)
33/30 (Kindle and Nook)*
10/12 (library book group reads)
20/30 (ARC giveaways)
42 (uncategorized)

* many of the uncategorized and Kinde and/or Nook books were e-books from the library; the only ones counted under the Kindle/Nook category were those not obtained from the library's e-media center.

thats great what type of book do u read

I am an eclectic reader. I love various genres: romance, fantasy, mystery, suspense, thrillers, sci-fi, but tend to read less of the real literary novels. Mainstream is another that I enjoy reading as well as historical fiction. I read more fiction than non-fiction (10/1 ratio??). It all depends on my mood.

i like your genres ,you have read 110 books how do manage in terms of time

I usually have two or three books going at any one time. One or two by my bedside, one by my desk, and a Nook and a Kindle. I also am retired basically; I work part-time so I have more time to read than when I worked full-time. Since reading is my main hobby, I find ways to read.

How about you? What do you like to read?

That a good way of reading , I like reading business, motivation , self help and personal development. I also read john Gresham type of novels.What was you professional ?

Pharmacy

Ok thats good.my target is to read 25 books this year and am on 22

That's a worthy goal. You will make it, Mijere. Keep up the good reads.

Thanks reading is food to the mind.

Absolutely, and sometimes I prefer the junk food.

Lol junk food.i like reading,motivating people and putting a smile on people

All admirable qualities

As of December 1, I have read a total of 130 books, but I have not completed all of my goals.
130/130
25/30 (bookshelves)
35/30 (Kindle and Nook)*
12/12 (library book group reads)
22/30 (ARC giveaways)
48 (uncategorized)

** many of the uncategorized and Kindle and/or Nook books were e-books from the library; the only ones counted under the Kindle/Nook category were those not obtained from the library's e-media center.

AM ON MY 25 BOOK

I've read 73 books so far. My goal was 50 then 60

Wow thats awesome my goal was 25 what type of books do u read

Romance, thrillers, mysteries, you name it. Mostly fiction (90%), but some nonfiction. It just depends on my mood.

All reading goals (and the reading itself) is worthy. Because I am retired, basically, I have a lot more time to read. Prior to that I might be lucky if I read a book every week or two.

Sonya wrote: "I've read 73 books so far. My goal was 50 then 60"

Impressive. It is always great to have to increase a goal, Sonya.

Sonya wrote: "I've read 73 books so far. My goal was 50 then 60"
Sonya this a great acheivement

Mijere wrote: "Sonya wrote: "I've read 73 books so far. My goal was 50 then 60"
Sonya this a great acheivement"

Agree with you, Mijere.

merry chrismas i just finished my goal of reading 25 book .

Fantastic job, well done!

Happy Christmas, too.