Robin M Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Celebrating our 5th year of reading 52 books in 52 weeks. Yes, we are set to do it all over again in 2013! If you didn't join in last year, now's your chance. Since this is our 5th year, we will have a 5/5/5 challenge. Read 5 books in 5 Categories and/or 5 Genres. I have several mini challenges to make it fun and help readers reach their goal. All things C.S. Lewis Chunky and/or Dusty Books, Canadian Reads and readalong (under construction) Inspiration reading project, as well as continuing with the A - Z by title and author, Well Educated Mind and Mind Voyages. The rules are very simple - The goal is to read one book (at least) a week for 52 weeks: The challenge will run from January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013. Our book weeks begin on Sunday. Participants may join at any time. All books are acceptable except children books. All forms of books are acceptable including e-books, audio books, etc. Re-reads are acceptable as long as they are read after January 1, 2013. Books may overlap other challenges. I'm participating Mr. Linky is up on the 52 Books Blog Link your reviews on the blog Participate here and/or on the Blog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oakblossoms Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I am in this year :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Hurray! I'm in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MomtoCandJ Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I'm going to try. I usually get the books read but don't remember to post them anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I haven't posted in the book threads in many, many weeks, but I'm still going strong. I think I'm on book 50 right now... I'm doing it again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I'm in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trinchick Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I'm relatively new to the board, but I've been reading your weekly threads for book ideas. I'm in if you'll have me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remudamom Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I want to join too. I always do pretty good until riding season starts then I lose my mind and can't do anything else. I'm going to try hard this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windmillmarie Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 here with bells on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvnlattes Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I'm in and looking forward to a better reading year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-M- Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 You rock, Robin! Thanks for hosting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I'm in! The 52 thread is always one of my fav of the week! Thank-you, Robin!! I'll be mulling over the 5/5/5. Somehow I missed that and i was wondering what everyone's list of 5 was about- duh! Welcome, newbies! I didn't finish 52 books the first year I attempted it. This is the 3rd year I've completed the goal (almost at 60 for the year) and it has been a great ride, come join the fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I'll try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I love the threads, Robin, so thank you for taking this on. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Even though I've yet to finish 52 (although I'm closer this year!), you can't get rid of me :) I love reading about books! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brilliant Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I'm in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I wouldn't miss it for the world! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Thanks Robin. I'm in again. I'm thinking about sub-challenges--was thinking maybe 12 classics (1 a month). But definitely I'll be doing the 52 in 52. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I quit keeping track months ago, but I managed to get somewhere around 40 read, but I included chapter books for school over 100 pages (I remember a rule for that somewhere). Most of my books were teen dystopian. Anyway, that was much better than the 9 or so I did the year before. I'm a very slow reader. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane in NC Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Not only am I in, but I think I might try the 5/5/5 challenge. That would be a new twist for me. Of course the categories will probably represent my own weird little quirks. For example, I think I might have a Dorothy Dunnett category. Do I reread the Lymond books or dedicate a couple months to the eight tomes of the House of Niccolo? Decisions, decisions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet Crown Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I am in! Not that I've ever gotten close to 52 - and the Chunkster Challenge will just exacerbate my underachieving ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladydusk Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I am in! Not that I've ever gotten close to 52 - and the Chunkster Challenge will just exacerbate my underachieving ways. If you're an underachiever ... and aren't most of your books chunksters? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I'm in for 2013. I had many trials and tribulations in 2012, so I didn't post regularly. I've only read 35 books this year so far. Still reading two that should be finished before the end of the year. Thanks for planning and maybe I'll try some of the mini challenges this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LG Gone Wild Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I am always in and always flop. I don't think audiobooks should count though. I have tons of them but I use them to cheat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglei Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I am definitely in! Thank you so much, Robin, for doing Book-a-Week! It is absolutely my favorite thread! I didn't realize that 2013 would be the fifth year. I started in 2009 and thought I was a year late; maybe not . . . Haven't decided yet whether I will do any challenges. At this point in life, I just want to enjoy reading and not add any pressure to myself! :) Some of the challenges are enticing, though, and some of my reading may end up qualifying without even trying! :) Thanks again, Robin - you're a gem for doing this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Even though I've yet to finish 52 (although I'm closer this year!), you can't get rid of me :) I love reading about books! Just try to leave, Dawn. We'll come after you :001_smile: I decided today that I'm going to start a notebook for my reading. A page a book with title, author, great quotes and my thoughts. I do reviews on my blog regularly, but my own personal notes get lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter's Moon Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I'm in! I gave up half way through 2012 :blush: I think I will make up some more mini challenges for myself so I will have something smaller to work towards. Hopefully that will keep me going :biggrinjester: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosyl Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I'm in again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglei Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I decided today that I'm going to start a notebook for my reading. A page a book with title, author, great quotes and my thoughts. I do reviews on my blog regularly, but my own personal notes get lost. This is a great idea - and I hope you have the stick-to-it-ness that it requires! I've tried this with very lackluster success - too many quotes and my hand tires of writing . . . So I tried doing a document file on the computer - that meant ANOTHER file. Currently, I've been trying to add them to my *journaling* document. I read here on the Hive (of course!) that some folks use their journal for EVERYTHING - and I thought, "Now why didn't I think of that? Why do I separate everything out, then get overwhelmed?" So, now I'm trying to remember - with limited success - :glare: to put quotes in my *journal* - with the thought that SOMEDAY maybe I will index the various entries - another idea I read in a book - oy vey - too many thoughts :eek: :blink: :willy_nilly: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I decided today that I'm going to start a notebook for my reading. A page a book with title, author, great quotes and my thoughts. I do reviews on my blog regularly, but my own personal notes get lost. This is a great idea - and I hope you have the stick-to-it-ness that it requires! I've tried this with very lackluster success - too many quotes and my hand tires of writing . . . So I tried doing a document file on the computer - that meant ANOTHER file. Currently, I've been trying to add them to my *journaling* document. I read here on the Hive (of course!) that some folks use their journal for EVERYTHING - and I thought, "Now why didn't I think of that? Why do I separate everything out, then get overwhelmed?" So, now I'm trying to remember - with limited success - :glare: to put quotes in my *journal* - with the thought that SOMEDAY maybe I will index the various entries - another idea I read in a book - oy vey - too many thoughts :eek: :blink: :willy_nilly: Ooh! Ooh! Ooh! I'm totally going to do this! I even have a blank notebook. Having a "Doh!" Moment.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsMama Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I'm in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I'm in but can I make a request? Reading the new forums without that hybrid view makes it much harder to scan/skim threads, particularly this one because I'd try to just get the current titles being read! Would it be OK to have everyone NOT include their long list of every book they've read for the year in each post? Or maybe linking to the list on a blog, if possible? I love the lists, but not when I have no choice but to scroll endlessly through them. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherwith4 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I'm in. Even though I have failed miserably this year! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I'm in again! (No surprise there!) Thanks so much, Robin! The weekly book threads are my favorites on the boards. Would it be OK to have everyone NOT include their long list of every book they've read for the year in each post? Or maybe linking to the list on a blog, if possible? I love the lists, but not when I have no choice but to scroll endlessly through them. http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/public/style_emoticons/#EMO_DIR#/smile.gifOh, but I like the lists on here. I rarely read blogs, so I don't usually click through to blog links. And, I don't have a blog of my own, so nowhere else to post my lists either. So, I beg for everyone's lists to stay! http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/public/style_emoticons/#EMO_DIR#/001_smile.gif I try to usually just post my list on my first post each week & not the ones after that; I'll try to be especially diligent about it from now on so that most of my posts won't have the long list (though I'm verbose enough w/out the list anyway... http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/public/style_emoticons/#EMO_DIR#/leaving.gif ). Is that do-able? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giraffe Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I'm in again! (No surprise there!) Thanks so much, Robin! The weekly book threads are my favorites on the boards. :thumbup1: I'm like this when I see them: :party: :laugh: Oh, but I like the lists on here. I rarely read blogs, so I don't usually click through to blog links. And, I don't have a blog of my own, so nowhere else to post my lists either. So, I beg for everyone's lists to stay! :001_smile: I try to usually just post my list on my first post each week & not the ones after that; I'll try to be especially diligent about it from now on so that most of my posts won't have the long list (though I'm verbose enough w/out the list anyway... :leaving: ). Is that do-able? I hate to admit it, but I really like the lists too. They're very interesting to me and I also don't often click through to blogs. But I'm a newcomer here so y'all do what you want to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenL Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I'm in. Even though I have failed miserably this year! :lol: :iagree: I always start off so strong, and then by June/July, I've fallen out of sync. But, I will try again!!! I really like the 5/5/5 challenge too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I'm in but can I make a request? Reading the new forums without that hybrid view makes it much harder to scan/skim threads, particularly this one because I'd try to just get the current titles being read! Would it be OK to have everyone NOT include their long list of every book they've read for the year in each post? Or maybe linking to the list on a blog, if possible? I love the lists, but not when I have no choice but to scroll endlessly through them. :) Oh, but I like the lists on here. I rarely read blogs, so I don't usually click through to blog links. And, I don't have a blog of my own, so nowhere else to post my lists either. So, I beg for everyone's lists to stay! :001_smile: I try to usually just post my list on my first post each week & not the ones after that; I'll try to be especially diligent about it from now on so that most of my posts won't have the long list (though I'm verbose enough w/out the list anyway... :leaving: ). Is that do-able? I hate to admit it, but I really like the lists too. They're very interesting to me and I also don't often click through to blogs. But I'm a newcomer here so y'all do what you want to do. Now I'm conflicted because I was a long lister before the switch. I haven't done it lately because I can't figure out the format. How about a compromise? I will look into a formatting option that makes the long list less long? Maybe i can make a table or something. I'll attempt something like that and you guys can let me know if it works or if it looks horrible. I will also try to read fewer books so my list isn't so long. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Violet Crown Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 If you're an underachiever ... and aren't most of your books chunksters? Um ... maybe .... Okay, it's a fair cop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyday Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I'm going to give it a try this year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I am in! Not that I've ever gotten close to 52 - and the Chunkster Challenge will just exacerbate my underachieving ways. If you're an underachiever ... and aren't most of your books chunksters? I'm pretty sure her books make chunksters feel slim and trim. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I like the lists. This the only place I keep a list of what I read because its the only place anyone might care. :rolleyes: I try to keep it down by making the print small and culling down to only the best titles every 10 reads or so. That way if someone wants a reference later its there and if they don't its a quick scroll to the next post. I don't like every genre, so sometimes I do a lot of scrolling, but I like knowing its there...just in case I want to know later. :D If its a common problem I'm willing to bend to the group decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkInTheBlue Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I'm going to try. I usually get the books read but don't remember to post them anywhere. Me too! I'll do it again and I hope to post this year :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiegirl Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Has it been 5 years already? Wow! I have been in from the very beginning but didn't think it was that long. I am not going to make 52 this year but I still enjoy the thread. Thank you, Robin, for being so faithful in posting the thread every week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted December 12, 2012 Author Share Posted December 12, 2012 Now I'm conflicted because I was a long lister before the switch. I haven't done it lately because I can't figure out the format. How about a compromise? I will look into a formatting option that makes the long list less long? Maybe i can make a table or something. I'll attempt something like that and you guys can let me know if it works or if it looks horrible. I will also try to read fewer books so my list isn't so long. :) :ohmy: Read fewer books? Don't even go there girl! :) Have you tried copy and pasting from word using the paste feature in the menu. It usually works for me. Suggestion regarding the lists for those who don't have blogs and this is the only place to keep track. The lists would only become a problem when we get more than half way through the year. Perhaps list them once at the beginning of the month, then the updated version at the beginning of the next month. Something like that, since there are folks who like reading through the lists. Just don't include the list in every single post you do on one thread. I think Stacia already mentioned that is what she does. Would that work for everyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Oh, but I like the lists on here. I rarely read blogs, so I don't usually click through to blog links. And, I don't have a blog of my own, so nowhere else to post my lists either. So, I beg for everyone's lists to stay! :001_smile: I try to usually just post my list on my first post each week & not the ones after that; I'll try to be especially diligent about it from now on so that most of my posts won't have the long list (though I'm verbose enough w/out the list anyway... :leaving: ). Is that do-able? LOL That seems good to me. I'm torn because I DO like to read the lists, too, especially toward the end of the year. Oh, and no GIGANTIC images, either, Stacia!! (teasing, ;) LOL) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Perhaps list them once at the beginning of the month, then the updated version at the beginning of the next month. Something like that, since there are folks who like reading through the lists. Just don't include the list in every single post you do on one thread. I think Stacia already mentioned that is what she does. Would that work for everyone? Yes! Thanks! And definitely don't read LESS!!! lol These threads are always a joy and motivation to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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eaglei Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I'm in again! (No surprise there!) Thanks so much, Robin! The weekly book threads are my favorites on the boards. :thumbup1: I'm like this when I see them: and :laugh: Luv-luv-luv this!!! That is me, too, when I see the Book Threads! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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