Robin M Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 (edited) We are set to do it all over again in 2012 - read 52 books in 52 weeks. If you didn't join in last year, now's your chance. There will be some mini challenges within the challenge: 12 in 2012, Reading all things Jane Austen, Well Educated Mind Classics read, A to Z challenge and whatever else comes to mind during the year. The rules are simple: The challenge run as follows The challenge will run from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. Our book weeks will begin on Sunday. Participants may join at any time. 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, 2012. Books may overlap other challenges. Link your review on the 52 books blog I'm participating Mr. Linky is now up. Participate here and/or on the blog. Fun, easy, enjoyable, casual - Come join in. Edited December 13, 2011 by Mytwoblessings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I'm in (of course)! :D You already know this is my absolute favorite thread on these boards. Many thanks, Robin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlbuchina Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 clicked on the 52 books blog link and got a "sorry, page not found" message Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I'm in (of course)! :D You already know this is my absolute favorite thread on these boards. Many thanks, Robin. :iagree: on all 3 counts. :D As you probably know, due to mainly cost (no library here :glare:) and time limitations, mine will be 26 books per year. Hope that's okay. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 (edited) I'm not sure how I'll go for the 52 next year, since I'm joining the Shakespeare challenge. Maybe I'll fill the gaps with a lot of fluffy Sarah Addison Allen novels and reread Tamora Pierce's teen fiction. :lol: Anyway, you asked evaluation questions last year, so I made a point of noting down some of the info. I forgot to count how many books I read, but: Best books 2011 ~The Queen of Fats: Why Omega-3s Were Removed From the Western Diet and What We Can Do To Replace Them, by Susan Allport. ~Bearing Witness: The Lives of War Correspondents and Photojournalists, by Denise Leith ~Piano Lessons by Anna Goldsworthy ~Richard Rutt's History of Handknitting. ~Sarah Addison Allen's Worst books 2011 ~St Teresa of Avila (gave up a third of the way through. I'd have liked her if she'd stopped after chapter three!) Classics ~Sophacles' Theban Plays ~Arabian Nights (both volumes) ~All of Jane Austen's audiobooks ~Flatland by Edwin Abbott Abbott audiobook So Negin, your post homeschooling plans are to start a library? :P :) Rosie Edited December 13, 2011 by Rosie_0801 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I had really good intentions but I am only on book 36. :glare: Next year I am going to reach that goal if it kills me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-M- Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 One of my favorite threads, Robin. Thanks for keeping this going, and, yes, I'm in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I'm in (of course)! :D You already know this is my absolute favorite thread on these boards. Many thanks, Robin. :iagree: I'm in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paisley Hedgehog Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I've enjoyed the challenge this year, and I'm going to give it another go in 2012! Thanks for doing this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I made the goal this year, so I'm definitely in! Me, too! This thread definitely inspired me each week to keep reading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiegirl Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I met the challenge this year! Thank you for doing this every week, Robin. I love seeing what others are reading. I am definitely in for next year but I am going to be having my own personal challenge within the 52 Books one. I noticed this year that I read more contemporary 'fluff' fiction than I would have liked so that I could meet the challenge. This year I want to read more non-fiction and classics. I am looking forward to this next year of reading. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3and3 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I would like to join in! I love reading and never seem to get around to it maybe this will give me the inspiration to keep reading. Plus I love challenges;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglei Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I'm in (of course)! :D You already know this is my absolute favorite thread on these boards. Many thanks, Robin. :iagree: to all three points! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzie in Ma Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Love it, thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvnlattes Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I'm in! I'm not sure if I'll make the goal this year or not. I'm close but fell behind last week. Regardless, I enjoy the thread and it motivates me to get off the computer at night :D . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristyB in TN Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Let's do this!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I'm in.... Maybe this year I'll make my goal....maybe not. Dh is already complaining I read too long.... Faithe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingersmom Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I need to do this. I'm ashamed at how many books I read last year. :ohmy: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Robin, you are the BEST for doing this again. I am so all over the Jane Austen challenge! Need to get back to the WEM challenge as well. I let that one slide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WiseOwlKnits Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I did this last year and loved it. I planned to do it this year, but was too sick to do it so I'm really looking forward to doing it in 2012. DD overheard me talking to DH about doing it again and wants going to participate too! And I'm going to do a book a day challenge with DS since he's still in the picture book phase right now, but wants to get to do a book challenge since DD is. :) We're going to be doing a lot of reading next year!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane Elliot Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 We are set to do it all over again in 2012 - read 52 books in 52 weeks. If you didn't join in last year, now's your chance. There will be some mini challenges within the challenge: 12 in 2012, Reading all things Jane Austen, Well Educated Mind Classics read, A to Z challenge and whatever else comes to mind during the year. The rules are simple: The challenge run as follows The challenge will run from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. Our book weeks will begin on Sunday. Participants may join at any time. 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, 2012. Books may overlap other challenges. Link your review on the 52 books blog I'm participating Mr. Linky is now up. Participate here and/or on the blog. Fun, easy, enjoyable, casual - Come join in. Thank you, Robin. I'll do it again. I haven't accomplished my book-a-week goal for the past few years, but I've read a lot more than I would have if I hadn't joined the challenge, and I've enjoyed reading books recommended in these threads. Thank you for keeping it going, and thanks to everyone who faithfully posts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Oh dear. I didn't this past year, but I've really been feeling the loss of the reading I used to do :( Maybe this will light a fire under my rear :willy_nilly: I already have a huge list of books I plan to read, so I'll just slot them in for the 52 in 52. Thanks for doing this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I need to do this. I'm ashamed at how many books I read last year. :ohmy: Too many, or not enough? :bigear: Robin, you are the BEST for doing this again. I am so all over the Jane Austen challenge! Need to get back to the WEM challenge as well. I let that one slide. There's a Jane Austen challenge?! And a WEM challenge??!! Where are these threads? :bigear::bigear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 There's a Jane Austen challenge?! And a WEM challenge??!! Where are these threads? :bigear::bigear: Same thread. Robin posts the challenges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Same thread. Robin posts the challenges. Got it, thank you! I saw the notes on the blog but wasn't sure if there were separate threads too. I'm bizarrely excited about this--as if I couldn't read on my own or something :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scholarly Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I've been following these threads all year. Now I'm going to take the plunge and join in for 2012! I'm really looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I'm in, to some extent at least. I would like to focus on more "quality" books next year and not fret about getting one done every week. I might go the "12 in '12" route and try to get a classic read each month. But I'll definitely be checking in whenever I've finished a book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMom Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I can't believe I reached my goal this year! I know it's because I read this thread every week and was inspired by all of you.:) I'm in for next year, too! Thank you so much for being our fearless leader, Robin!:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasRachel Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I'm in. I read a lot, but need to expand my selection. And I'm always up for more Jane Austen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I'm going to give it a try...yikes! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laughing lioness Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Count me in again- year 3. :001_smile:Love the thread, love your moderating, Robin. Thanks- :grouphug: (that thar is a literary hug ;)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I want to try this year. Love, love the Blog:001_smile:. We are set to do it all over again in 2012 - read 52 books in 52 weeks. If you didn't join in last year, now's your chance. There will be some mini challenges within the challenge: 12 in 2012, Reading all things Jane Austen, Well Educated Mind Classics read, A to Z challenge and whatever else comes to mind during the year. The rules are simple: The challenge run as follows The challenge will run from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012. Our book weeks will begin on Sunday. Participants may join at any time. 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, 2012. Books may overlap other challenges. Link your review on the 52 books blog I'm participating Mr. Linky is now up. Participate here and/or on the blog. Fun, easy, enjoyable, casual - Come join in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosie_0801 Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Need to get back to the WEM challenge as well. I let that one slide. I don't blame you. :001_huh: :lol: Rosie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaners Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I stopped keeping track when the weather warmed up, and never started counting again after that. I need to remember to write down what I read next year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyBee Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I'm going to give this a go in 2012. My biggest challenges are 1) I want to knit, too, but I'd much rather read a book myself than listen to an audiobook and 2) dh doesn't read, so if I'm reading, he sits and stares at me, occasionally asking, "What are you doing?" :banghead: If I can get those two things figured out, I'm good to go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I'm going to give this a go in 2012. My biggest challenges are 1) I want to knit, too, but I'd much rather read a book myself than listen to an audiobook and 2) dh doesn't read, so if I'm reading, he sits and stares at me, occasionally asking, "What are you doing?" :banghead: If I can get those two things figured out, I'm good to go! How about -- you read, he knits. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Got it, thank you! I saw the notes on the blog but wasn't sure if there were separate threads too. I'm bizarrely excited about this--as if I couldn't read on my own or something :lol: The weekly thread is great motivation. I don't blame you. :001_huh: :lol: Rosie I seem to remember that you let it slide as well. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbholly Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 This sounds great. I want to try :). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alice Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I was a drop-out last year, at least in terms of participating in the thread/blog. I'd like to give it a try again next year. I often lurked on the thread and always enjoyed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquinas Academy Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 This sounds like so much fun! I want to try, though I'm somewhat doubtful I'll succeed.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlbuchina Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 I want to join in on the fun! Will we be posting to this thread, or will another be started? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunD Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Me! Me! I always see the thread and think, "I love the person who thought of that!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacia Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I was a drop-out last year, at least in terms of participating in the thread/blog. I'd like to give it a try again next year. I often lurked on the thread and always enjoyed it. Hi, Alice! Good to 'see' you. I've wondered where you were.... :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southernm Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 (edited) Bring it on! I too, would like to expand out of the usual fluff fiction I read. Is there a good list somewhere to check out? Maybe a top book list? I looked at the 1000 books to read, but that was very overwhelming! ETA I checked out the 52 books blog and I liked the WEM list. I might start there! Edited December 14, 2011 by southernm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 So happy to see so many happy readers!!! :iagree: on all 3 counts. :D As you probably know, due to mainly cost (no library here :glare:) and time limitations, mine will be 26 books per year. Hope that's okay. :tongue_smilie: Perfectly absolutely. Whatever works for you. I'm in.... Maybe this year I'll make my goal....maybe not. Dh is already complaining I read too long.... Faithe Lol! My hubby just lays down on the couch and sticks his feet in my lap. The more I read, the longer he gets a foot rub. Robin, you are the BEST for doing this again. I am so all over the Jane Austen challenge! Need to get back to the WEM challenge as well. I let that one slide. I let the WEM challenge slide as well. Going to work on that this year. I'm going to give this a go in 2012. My biggest challenges are 1) I want to knit, too, but I'd much rather read a book myself than listen to an audiobook and 2) dh doesn't read, so if I'm reading, he sits and stares at me, occasionally asking, "What are you doing?" :banghead: If I can get those two things figured out, I'm good to go! Tell him you are taking your union break! I was a drop-out last year, at least in terms of participating in the thread/blog. I'd like to give it a try again next year. I often lurked on the thread and always enjoyed it. Welcome back. This sounds like so much fun! I want to try, though I'm somewhat doubtful I'll succeed.. As long as you are reading, you are succeeding. I want to join in on the fun! Will we be posting to this thread, or will another be started? New thread every week! Bring it on! I too, would like to expand out of the usual fluff fiction I read. Is there a good list somewhere to check out? Maybe a top book list? I looked at the 1000 books to read, but that was very overwhelming!ETA I checked out the 52 books blog and I liked the WEM list. I might start there! Most of the online book stores have top 10 books lists. Should be posting them soon since it's the end of the year. I'll see if I can find some links. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeannpal Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 My husband, daughter and I all want to try this for 2012. We love to read, and I really like the optional challenges. Can't wait to get started! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abeth78 Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 This looks awesome! I am signed up. I think I might go for the WEM challenge! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsH Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I'm new to the board (having lurked for a few months) and would love to give this a shot. Though really, where do you all find so much time to read?? I currently consider myself to be doing well when I read 2 books in a month! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I'm new to the board (having lurked for a few months) and would love to give this a shot. Though really, where do you all find so much time to read?? I currently consider myself to be doing well when I read 2 books in a month! Tearing myself away from this board is one way to find time. :tongue_smilie: Audio books count so some people listen to audio while cleaning, exercising, driving, etc. I try to read each night before I go to sleep. I keep a book in the bathroom and escape there a few minutes each day. I carry a book with me when I leave the house, and sometimes I can catch a few minutes to read a bit. We don't have any "live" TV. We only have Netflix and DVDs so watching TV is not done often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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