Storm Bay Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Naturally I'm in again for the third year, but this thread already has 4 pages!!!! I apologize profusely, but I haven't read any of them because I have to finish my 2011 list and answer the questions for this year :) If there is a plan, I hope someone sums it up for all of us slow pokes later in this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TN Mama Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I was telling my daughter about this challenge while we were reorganizing a bookshelf this morning, and she REALLY wants to do it too! She's young but an avid reader and pretty good writer, so I think this will be a really fun thing for us to do together. :) I think perhaps I'll start a blog after all where we can both record what we've read and our thoughts. :iagree: Well, not the starting a blog part, but my dd 10 also wants to attempt the challenge. She got a Kindle for Christmas, so she's ready to wear it out! We're looking forward to reading some of the same books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissel Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Naturally I'm in again for the third year, but this thread already has 4 pages!!!! I apologize profusely, but I haven't read any of them because I have to finish my 2011 list and answer the questions for this year :) If there is a plan, I hope someone sums it up for all of us slow pokes later in this thread. It seems to me that the only plan is to keep doing what you've all been doing :D Some of us have mini challenges planned (like the Ahab's Wife/Moby Dick challenge sometime in January), and others are planning to do some of the sub-challenges MyTwoBlessings has posted on the blog (WEM challenge, Jane Austen challenge). Otherwise, it looks like we'll just start at Week 1 and jump right in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Thought I'd jump in here again as I have read so many posts about *fluff* reading, and feeling embarrassed to post it. I agree with what Rosie (and others said) - you're welcome here! No one will snicker behind your back! Reading is reading!!! Right. I read everything from heavy lit to fluff depending on the time & situation. I didn't read any heavy lit in 2011, though :). It seems to me that the only plan is to keep doing what you've all been doing :D Some of us have mini challenges planned (like the Ahab's Wife/Moby Dick challenge sometime in January), and others are planning to do some of the sub-challenges MyTwoBlessings has posted on the blog (WEM challenge, Jane Austen challenge). Otherwise, it looks like we'll just start at Week 1 and jump right in! Thanks. I have my own mini challenge for the first 3 months, which is two do some 3 week cycles of reading one book on love of another topic I could grow in (Christian love, although perhaps one on marriage), one nonfiction for piano pedagogy or other book I need & then one novel, but it cannot be a gripping one that keeps me up late at night (or even a lighter one that does that). I may just read the second two in the trilogy that starts with Papa's Wife if I can find them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted December 27, 2011 Author Share Posted December 27, 2011 (edited) Naturally I'm in again for the third year, but this thread already has 4 pages!!!! I apologize profusely, but I haven't read any of them because I have to finish my 2011 list and answer the questions for this year :) If there is a plan, I hope someone sums it up for all of us slow pokes later in this thread. The plan, the plan. Oh I'm sorry, that's the plane. (hint-fantasy island) A summation of the plan - well. um. The plan is simple, so simple but I don't know what it is yet. :lol: But my plan is to post a thread every Sunday, a new post of something hopefully interesting on the 52 books blog and then rest is up to you. We'll be coordinating a Ahab's Wife and Moby Dick read mid january. Other than that, we'll be flying by the seat of our pants. Edited December 27, 2011 by Mytwoblessings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanceXToo Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I will be participating on my own this year. Had fun doing it with my daughter last year (we did read alouds together as most of you know) which was enjoyable but VERY time consuming. We will continue to read aloud together for fun but on our own timeline and not as a challenge...it was just too much trying to cram in a book every single week for an entire year as a read aloud lol. So anyway this year I'll do it on my own reading grown up books. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynnae Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I'm going to try this year. I was going to do it last year, but didn't get too far. Maybe my new Kindle will inspire me. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 How many of us got Kindles this Xmas??! :001_smile: I'm doing a Jodi Picoult book for my first book for 2012. My dryer died yesterday so I have to go to the laundromat until the new one comes on the 4th. I'm taking my book with me tonight and starting a couple of days early. I figured no one would mind. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I so enjoyed this thread last year! You guys gave me so many good suggestions. I am excited to join in this year. I got a couple of books for Christmas, and I am trying to be patient and wait until the first to start them :lol:!!! I am going to read whatever makes me happy. Reading should be enjoyable, whether you enjoy fluff or enjoy being challenged by a harder book. ;) I was in a book club for a few years, and now I am unable to be a part of one IRL, so I am happy I can do this instead! I can't wait to see what everyone else is reading, and what gems you all introduce me to! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebra Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 I'm doing a Jodi Picoult book for my first book for 2012. I may start with her latest for my first book too. I also got "The Help" which it seems like everyone in the world already read :lol:! I had an idea this year that I might read only books that were made into movies. So I would read the book, then watch the movie. For some reason, this sounded like a fun idea to me. But, I'm not sure I want to get stuck in a rut like that. Oooooh, the possibilities! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted December 27, 2011 Share Posted December 27, 2011 Ok, I am going to try. I may only get a book in every other week, but I am going to try. I have a list of about 10 books so far that I have been wanting to read or books I haven't read in a long time and want to re-read, so I will be looking for a lot of suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Researcher Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I'm in! Not only does this sound like a lot of fun, but maybe it will help give me a little push to finish some of the books I start and then realize that I just don't love it. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey Island Academy Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I'm going to give this a try. This will be a good way to resurrect my sadly neglected book blog, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa B Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I would like to join this year. I don't know about the blog though. I have never been good at keeping one going more than a month or two. But the reading I can do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I don't want to blog. I don't actually like blogs. I'm sorry. I know a lot of you do. I'm odd. But I do hope/think we will have an active chat thread here every week. :) I thought about The Help but then thought, "Everybody's reading it!" I'll read it in 3 years when no one remembers it... :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhonda in TX Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I'll give it a try. I probably won't do 52, but should read quite a few. Looking forward to it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted December 28, 2011 Author Share Posted December 28, 2011 I don't want to blog. I don't actually like blogs. I'm sorry. I know a lot of you do. I'm odd. But I do hope/think we will have an active chat thread here every week. :) I thought about The Help but then thought, "Everybody's reading it!" I'll read it in 3 years when no one remembers it... :) We do have an active chat each week here on the forum. Check out this years threads and you'll see what it's like. I post the thread each sunday. You don't have to blog to be involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariasmommy Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I think I will actually give this a try this year! My own personal goal will be to read a lot more fiction this year - seems like I've focused more on non-fiction in recent years for some reason. I'll be on the lookout for great fiction recommendations from you all. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawneinfl Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I'm in again! This is my favorite thread each week. I have a new Nook Color so I will be trying out my new gadget to help me with this challenge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahj Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I'm going to try again. This past year I stopped keeping track around book #29. I know I didn't make it to 52, but I will give it a shot again this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillysmom216 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Count me in. Thanks for doing this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clear Creek Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Ok, I think I am going to be brave and try this. The idea of fitting in a book a week into my busy schedule for the entire year leaves me feeling a little panicked, but since I desperately love to read (and never seem to have the time) perhaps this will give me the motivation and accountability that I need in order to make time to read regularly. Perhaps I need to re-read the quote in my signature! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicAnn Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I think I will actually give this a try this year! My own personal goal will be to read a lot more fiction this year - seems like I've focused more on non-fiction in recent years for some reason. I'll be on the lookout for great fiction recommendations from you all. :) This is my goal too. I rarely read fiction. I will be starting with The Passage by Justin Cronin for my first book. It was a rec from here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storm Bay Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 The plan, the plan. Oh I'm sorry, that's the plane. (hint-fantasy island) A summation of the plan - well. um. The plan is simple, so simple but I don't know what it is yet. :lol: But my plan is to post a thread every Sunday, a new post of something hopefully interesting on the 52 books blog and then rest is up to you. We'll be coordinating a Ahab's Wife and Moby Dick read mid january. Other than that, we'll be flying by the seat of our pants. Yes, well what's sad in some ways is that I watched Fantasy Island the very first year it came out and I was in high school. It came out when Love Boat did, I think, and although neither was very good, I was in a TV addicted phase and used to watch them regularly for a while that year (fwiw, my tv addictions are always evenings only, and I regularly break them--I refused to own a TV for a long time when I was single.) It doesn't fit in with my personal challenge, but perhaps I'll take out Moby Dick today & try and reread it by Sunday so I can keep up. I read it once for fun when I was growing up, but it's very rusty. I did see part or all of the movie starring Star Trek's Jean-Luc Picard (can't think of his real name right now, but it's Patrick something or other I think.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porque Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Coming out of lurkdom to join the challenge. Can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eaglei Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Coming out of lurkdom to join the challenge. Can't wait! :hurray: Welcome! Looking forward to your reading posts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Coming out of lurkdom to join the challenge. Can't wait! A very special welcome to you then! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myeightkiddies Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Coming out of lurkdom to join the challenge. Can't wait! Welcome! I'm so glad you are venturing out and joining us! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganCupcake Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I want to join in, too. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I'm in....so many books so little time. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socalmom Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 Count me in! Margie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReneTL Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I'll give it a go. Hopefully, I'll make it past January! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 Awesome! So happy to see everyone joining in. :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRTGSw2K Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Count me in, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Kate Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Count me in, too. Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I have been watching these threads for months thinking it would be fun. Now that I know that the more advanced children's books and YA books I need to pre-read for DS9 can count as well...... I am so in! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Jo Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 How about books I've already started? I'm about 1/4 through one, and barely started the other. I'm thinking since I'll be reading most of the books in 2012, that they would count? (One is easy, the other is meaty and will take a while to get through.) Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted December 31, 2011 Author Share Posted December 31, 2011 How about books I've already started? I'm about 1/4 through one, and barely started the other. I'm thinking since I'll be reading most of the books in 2012, that they would count? (One is easy, the other is meaty and will take a while to get through.) Thoughts? If you finish it in 2012 then it counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah C. Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I am really going to do this this year!! (...or try at least...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forbothmykids Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 I mostly lurk, too, but I 'm joining in on this! Denise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakeside Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 Count me in! I'm looking forward to some of the mini challenges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeacefulChaos Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 MAN!! The kids and I walked down to the library today and I was going to get a new book, and THEY ARE CLOSED!!! :( I guess it never occurred to me they would be closed all of NYE. They won't open again til Tuesday... Guess I'll have to start with one I already have. Oh, well. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rieshy Posted December 31, 2011 Share Posted December 31, 2011 My oldest dd and I are joining the challenge with a years tour through German literature- many of which titles I got from people on the h.s. board. I'm really excited- and am already cheating because I couldn't wait to get started:tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElisabethGrace Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I'm in as well! My plan is to try and read books I already own, but have not already read. There are MANY of these.:o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexi Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Ok, I think I'm going to try to join in this year......I hope I make it! :001_huh: I can't wait to hear what everyone else is reading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrdinaryTime Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I'm in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer3141 Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Wake up, everybody!!! Isn't our first thread supposed to start??? :D:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Jo Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 :cheers2: I'm ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 :cheers2::party::cheers2: :cheers2: I'm ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted January 1, 2012 Author Share Posted January 1, 2012 I'm working on it right now - patience please. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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