What started out as procrastination posts to avoid paper writing has become something I actually look forward to. Even though my challenges page is updated frequently, I like to look at the post from the previous month and see how much I've actually read. It's kind of cool.
My challenges went very well in the past month. It's amazing how much you can read when you're not in school!
Show Me the Free Reading Reading Challenge: I've read 5 out of 12 (41% complete). I read two more books the past month towards this challenge.
2011 Audiobook Challenge: I'm exactly 50% complete (6 out of 12)! Not bad for a challenge I started pretty late in the year. This count is also up two books from last month.
2011 Support Your Local Library Challenge: This is one of the challenges I kicked some serious butt in this month - I read 13 books! This brings me to 68% complete (17 out of 25)!
A to Z Reading Challenge: I'm up to 19 out of 26 (73% complete). This is up six books from my last update.
100 Books in a Year: I managed to pull myself to only 9 books behind on this challenge having read 16 books since my May update! That makes me feel like I'm not sinking quite as fast. I'm at 35 out of 100 (35% complete).
Wonder if hubby would go for me dropping out of school to just read?!
~ Anyone who says they have only one life to live must not know how to read a book. ~ Author Unknown
Showing posts with label 2011 Reading Challenges Update. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2011 Reading Challenges Update. Show all posts
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Friday, May 13, 2011
Challenge Finished!
I'm so proud of myself - I finished a challenge!
The challenge I finished was this one
This was my original challenge - sadly I've added more, but getting one done makes me feel so much better!
The books I read for this challenge were -
1. The Venetian Betrayal by Steve Berry
2. Tippy-Toe Murder by Leslie Meier
3. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
4. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
5. Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke
6. Monkeewrench by P.J. Tracy
7. The Paris Vendetta by Steve Berry
8. Scone Cold Dead by Kaitlyn Dunnett
9. Antiques Roadkill: A Trash 'n' Treasure Mystery by Barbara Allen
10. Wedding Day Murder by Leslie Meier
11. Crushing Crystal by Evan Marshall
12. Live Bait by P.J. Tracy
How are my other challenges going?
Show Me the Free: I'm at a standstill on this one - 3 out of 12 (25% complete)
Audiobook Challenge: I've listened to 4 out of 12 (33% complete)
Library Challenge: 4 out of 25 (16% complete)
A to Z Reading Challenge: 13 out of 26 (50% complete). I've even got the ever elusive 'X' book lined up!
100 Books in a Year: 19 out of 100 (19% complete). I'm further behind this month even though I've a read a lot of books since my last update!
~ Anyone who says they have only one life to live must not know how to read a book. ~ Author Unknown
The challenge I finished was this one
This was my original challenge - sadly I've added more, but getting one done makes me feel so much better!
The books I read for this challenge were -
1. The Venetian Betrayal by Steve Berry
2. Tippy-Toe Murder by Leslie Meier
3. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson
4. The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
5. Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke
6. Monkeewrench by P.J. Tracy
7. The Paris Vendetta by Steve Berry
8. Scone Cold Dead by Kaitlyn Dunnett
9. Antiques Roadkill: A Trash 'n' Treasure Mystery by Barbara Allen
10. Wedding Day Murder by Leslie Meier
11. Crushing Crystal by Evan Marshall
12. Live Bait by P.J. Tracy
How are my other challenges going?
Show Me the Free: I'm at a standstill on this one - 3 out of 12 (25% complete)
Audiobook Challenge: I've listened to 4 out of 12 (33% complete)
Library Challenge: 4 out of 25 (16% complete)
A to Z Reading Challenge: 13 out of 26 (50% complete). I've even got the ever elusive 'X' book lined up!
100 Books in a Year: 19 out of 100 (19% complete). I'm further behind this month even though I've a read a lot of books since my last update!
~ Anyone who says they have only one life to live must not know how to read a book. ~ Author Unknown
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Reading Challenges Update
Yes, I have a paper due on Monday so it's time for my procrastination post - reading challenges update! Seriously, you all know you wanted to know anyway!
Show me the Free Reading Challenge
I have listed all the free eBooks I've downloaded for this one. That's a good thing, because sometimes I can't remember which ones were free and which ones I paid for. I've finished 3 out of 12 for this challenge.
Mystery and Suspense Reading Challenge
Big surprise - I've finished 11 out of 12. The book I'm currently reading doesn't qualify, but the next one will! I'm hoping to have this challenge finished by the end of the month.
Audio Book Challenge
I just started this one, but have managed to listen to 2 out of 12 books. I started my third today, but since I only listen in the car who knows when it will be finished. I've listed a couple of the books I've checked out from the library because I don't think I'll be able to finish them before they are due and I don't want to forget what I picked!
A to Z Reading Challenge
This one is proving to be harder than I thought, but I have managed 10 out of 26. Pretty good I think, considering I read a lot of books that start with the letter 'C'. I don't know why. It's weird, I know.
100 Books in a Year Reading Challenge
According to Goodreads I'm 12 books behind on this one. I knew it was a huge goal when I set it, but I don't need to be reminded that I'm not succeeding very well - sheesh! I've finished 13 out of 100. I also double checked to see if audiobooks would count, yeah, they don't - but that's ok. I'm still going to plug away and try to reach the ever elusive 100 books! Next year I will probably look for a "beat yourself" challenge or something.
As always, current stats can be seen here.
Now I guess I'll go finish that paper.
~ Anyone who says they have only one life to live must not know how to read a book. ~ Author Unknown
Show me the Free Reading Challenge
I have listed all the free eBooks I've downloaded for this one. That's a good thing, because sometimes I can't remember which ones were free and which ones I paid for. I've finished 3 out of 12 for this challenge.
Mystery and Suspense Reading Challenge
Big surprise - I've finished 11 out of 12. The book I'm currently reading doesn't qualify, but the next one will! I'm hoping to have this challenge finished by the end of the month.
Audio Book Challenge
I just started this one, but have managed to listen to 2 out of 12 books. I started my third today, but since I only listen in the car who knows when it will be finished. I've listed a couple of the books I've checked out from the library because I don't think I'll be able to finish them before they are due and I don't want to forget what I picked!
A to Z Reading Challenge
This one is proving to be harder than I thought, but I have managed 10 out of 26. Pretty good I think, considering I read a lot of books that start with the letter 'C'. I don't know why. It's weird, I know.
100 Books in a Year Reading Challenge
According to Goodreads I'm 12 books behind on this one. I knew it was a huge goal when I set it, but I don't need to be reminded that I'm not succeeding very well - sheesh! I've finished 13 out of 100. I also double checked to see if audiobooks would count, yeah, they don't - but that's ok. I'm still going to plug away and try to reach the ever elusive 100 books! Next year I will probably look for a "beat yourself" challenge or something.
As always, current stats can be seen here.
Now I guess I'll go finish that paper.
~ Anyone who says they have only one life to live must not know how to read a book. ~ Author Unknown
Sunday, March 13, 2011
~ Reading Challenges Update ~
I'm not uber huge on doing posts with updates. I do have my page of challenges, which I do update as I go along. But since I'm procrastinating about writing a paper for English that's due tomorrow I thought I'd go ahead and do a blanket update!
Challenge 1 - Show me the Free Reading Challenge
I have read 2 out 12 free ebooks. I have more listed to read, but haven't made it to them yet. According to my little meter I'm 17% done with this challenge!
Challenge 2 - Mystery and Suspense Reading Challenge 2011
I'm almost halfway done with this one (42%!) having read 5 out of 12. This was the only challenge I originally signed up for because these are my favorite types of books. I guess that shows in the overall count!
Challenge 3 - A to Z Reading Challenge
I signed up for this one late but so far I've read 6 out of 26 for a 23% completion rate. This challenge has taught me that a lot of titles start with the same letter! Come on authors - let's get creative!!
Challenge 4 - 100 Books in a Year Reading Challenge 2011
I'm going to be honest - what was I thinking? But that's O.K. - it's fun trying to see if you can accomplish something and then next year I can try and beat it. So far I've read 7 out of 100 for a whopping 7% completion rate! I do like that this one is easy to figure out mathematically!
Like I said earlier, my Challenge Page is updated as I go.
I may do another one of these though - I think I still have one more paper due this semester!!
~ Anyone who says they have only one life to live must not know how to read a book. ~ Author Unknown
Challenge 1 - Show me the Free Reading Challenge
I have read 2 out 12 free ebooks. I have more listed to read, but haven't made it to them yet. According to my little meter I'm 17% done with this challenge!
Challenge 2 - Mystery and Suspense Reading Challenge 2011
I'm almost halfway done with this one (42%!) having read 5 out of 12. This was the only challenge I originally signed up for because these are my favorite types of books. I guess that shows in the overall count!
Challenge 3 - A to Z Reading Challenge
I signed up for this one late but so far I've read 6 out of 26 for a 23% completion rate. This challenge has taught me that a lot of titles start with the same letter! Come on authors - let's get creative!!
Challenge 4 - 100 Books in a Year Reading Challenge 2011
I'm going to be honest - what was I thinking? But that's O.K. - it's fun trying to see if you can accomplish something and then next year I can try and beat it. So far I've read 7 out of 100 for a whopping 7% completion rate! I do like that this one is easy to figure out mathematically!
Like I said earlier, my Challenge Page is updated as I go.
I may do another one of these though - I think I still have one more paper due this semester!!
~ Anyone who says they have only one life to live must not know how to read a book. ~ Author Unknown
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