It's that time of year again and we're already a couple of weeks into some of the challenges. I thought I'd take a moment to talk about a few of my favourite annual reading challenges, and a new one that I stumbled across today.
50 Book Pledge Challenge hosted by HarperCollinsCanada
The first I want to talk about is the 50 Book Pledge from the folks over at HarperCollinsCanada. This one is always a favourite for me because many of the staff over there join in on the challenge and share their progress. I love checking out/drooling over their bookshelves to see what they are reading (including upcoming new releases). If you want to learn more, just click on the logo on the left and it'll take you to where you can sign up too. I'm also thrilled to see a TBR shelf where you can add your planned reads.
You can find my shelf here.
Challenge hosted by Goodreads
Next is the ever popular Goodreads challenge. I really thought I'd do better last year but this year I've gone for the same number as on my 50BookPledge which is 100 books. I'm hoping to actually pass that and at the time of posting this I'm already at 8 books so it bodes well for the year. Again, with this one you can check the progress of other people from the main challenge page which you can access by clicking on the logo to the left.
You can find my shelf here.
Challenge hosted by Retreat by Random House
Next up is the Reading Bingo from Retreat by Random House. I really enjoy this one as it challenges me to read a far more diverse range of books through the year. One of the fun aspects of this challenge is that if you read a book that meets the requirements of multiple squares you can reach Bingo all that much faster. Care to join in? Clicking the logo to the left or right will take you over to get your very own game cards to print out for you, family, and friends!
I'll add the link to my post with full sized image and my progress later this week so do check back!
Challenge hosted by Retreat by Random House
Double the fun with Retreat by Random House, as they've added a Young Adult version of the Reading Bingo challenge. I love YA reads so I'll be taking part in this one too. It's also a fun way to get your tween and teens to read more in 2014. If you want to take part, just click the logo on the left and get printing!
I'll add the link to my post with full sized image and my progress later this week so do check back!
Challenge hosted by Melissa's Eclectic Bookshelf
Now for the new one. I stumbled across this challenge while browsing earlier. Each year I tell myself that I want to read more of my spiritual titles and each year it hits November or December and I realize I've rarely read any. This year I'm taking part in Melissa's challenge and I'm looking forward to it. There are 4 levels that can be reached in this challenge. Initiate 1-5 Witchy Books, Maiden 6-10 Witchy Books, Mother 11-15 Witchy Books and Crone: 16-20 Witchy Books. I'm aiming for Crone! Want to join in? Just click the image to the left.
When I have my progress post up and running, I'll add a link so do check back!
50 Book Pledge Challenge hosted by HarperCollinsCanadaThe first I want to talk about is the 50 Book Pledge from the folks over at HarperCollinsCanada. This one is always a favourite for me because many of the staff over there join in on the challenge and share their progress. I love checking out/drooling over their bookshelves to see what they are reading (including upcoming new releases). If you want to learn more, just click on the logo on the left and it'll take you to where you can sign up too. I'm also thrilled to see a TBR shelf where you can add your planned reads.
You can find my shelf here.
Challenge hosted by Goodreads
Next is the ever popular Goodreads challenge. I really thought I'd do better last year but this year I've gone for the same number as on my 50BookPledge which is 100 books. I'm hoping to actually pass that and at the time of posting this I'm already at 8 books so it bodes well for the year. Again, with this one you can check the progress of other people from the main challenge page which you can access by clicking on the logo to the left.
You can find my shelf here.
Challenge hosted by Retreat by Random House
Next up is the Reading Bingo from Retreat by Random House. I really enjoy this one as it challenges me to read a far more diverse range of books through the year. One of the fun aspects of this challenge is that if you read a book that meets the requirements of multiple squares you can reach Bingo all that much faster. Care to join in? Clicking the logo to the left or right will take you over to get your very own game cards to print out for you, family, and friends!
I'll add the link to my post with full sized image and my progress later this week so do check back!
Challenge hosted by Retreat by Random House
Double the fun with Retreat by Random House, as they've added a Young Adult version of the Reading Bingo challenge. I love YA reads so I'll be taking part in this one too. It's also a fun way to get your tween and teens to read more in 2014. If you want to take part, just click the logo on the left and get printing!
I'll add the link to my post with full sized image and my progress later this week so do check back!
Challenge hosted by Melissa's Eclectic BookshelfNow for the new one. I stumbled across this challenge while browsing earlier. Each year I tell myself that I want to read more of my spiritual titles and each year it hits November or December and I realize I've rarely read any. This year I'm taking part in Melissa's challenge and I'm looking forward to it. There are 4 levels that can be reached in this challenge. Initiate 1-5 Witchy Books, Maiden 6-10 Witchy Books, Mother 11-15 Witchy Books and Crone: 16-20 Witchy Books. I'm aiming for Crone! Want to join in? Just click the image to the left.
When I have my progress post up and running, I'll add a link so do check back!
Challenge hosted by Shannon at Giraffe DaysAnother challenge I stumbled across that really piqued my interest, is Shannon's Around the World in 12 Books 2014. I enjoy reading about different countries, customs & cultures so this one really shouldn't be that tough for me to complete. There are 4 goals which make this a fun challenge for all readers, regardless of how much, or how little they read in a year. Me? I'm jumping in at Level 4 - Seasoned Traveller. If you'd like to enjoy a literary trip around the world too, just click on the image to the left and sign-up.
As with other challenges, when I have my progress post up and running, I'll add a link so do check back!
The Seasoned Traveller doesn't do anything by half-measures: they go the whole hog and the more obscure the better!
- Read 12 books over the course of the year, each set in a DIFFERENT country.
- Books selected should include ones set in Africa, Asia, Europe, Australia+New Zealand, North America and South America. The Middle East is a bonus.
- You do not need to plan ahead but it might help you keep on track
- No re-reads
- Any genre is okay (including non-fiction) but books MUST be set in a specific country or region with a noticeable attention to the location or environment; some book genres won’t be much use for this challenge
As with other challenges, when I have my progress post up and running, I'll add a link so do check back!
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