Just a month left for the curtains to drop on the year that was. It seems just like yesterday that we celebrated the advent of 2014, clueless about the many possibilities and now just as quickly we are ready to bid goodbye to it too. To say time flies would really be an understatement. A year gone by too soon.
Lots of travel, some medical problems, accidents and then finally some respite was what my 2014 was made of. Guess it was a year that tested me and then tested me some more, teaching me some valuable lessons along the way. But I’m not here to talk about the lessons today. Today I’ll talk about books. Yes, you heard that right. Books.
Lots of travel, some medical problems, accidents and then finally some respite was what my 2014 was made of. Guess it was a year that tested me and then tested me some more, teaching me some valuable lessons along the way. But I’m not here to talk about the lessons today. Today I’ll talk about books. Yes, you heard that right. Books.
There was a period this year when I just couldn’t find the time or inclination to read. But somehow I found my way around that obstacle, and the last few months have been nothing but great on the reading front. Fulfilling is perhaps the right word for it. I’m with a book or my tab reading an e-book whenever I find a gap or opening in my schedule. And I simply love it! It’s like I’m in a race against time to read!
So keeping in mind this strange unquenchable thirst to read all the books out there, all the wonderful stories in the world, I thought why not take part in a reading challenge next year? Something that will give me that extra impetus to read. And that is exactly what I found here, hosted by thebookvixen.com, it is for people like me, and maybe like you, who love reading. The challenge runs throughout 2015 and its sole aim, in my view, is to provide that extra nudge to pick up one book after the other. So I’m signing up for it today and I plan to read at-least 50 books next year. I feel like I’m on fire already! Or, maybe it’s the excitement speaking. It’s a reasonable expectation really, considering my job, household chores and of-course those unseen roadblocks that lay ahead. But hey I can always exceed the limit, can’t I?
I’ll be tracking my progress using my 2015 shelf in Goodreads. And I’m already thinking about the books that I’ll finally get my hands onto.
So as I sign up, I ask you to recommend me some books too. Or, tell me about some authors whose works I definitely have to read. And in the process, maybe, you can sign up too?
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The challenge sounds interesting. I am sure you will have lots of fun with it, most likely you may end up reading more than 50 books! Have fun!
the book reading challenge sounds so exciting 😀 hopping onto their site 😀
I love to read. Right now I'm only re-reading books I love so this post will inspire me to step out of my comfort zone!
I love to read as well. Lately, I've been stalled not finishing library books on time, having to renew (twice) and still having to pay an overdue fine a few times this year. I may give this challenge a try. I've already committed to an on-line book club for next which will give me 12 books, should I read all the books presented for discussion.
The next book on my list to read (that I haven't read already, for I'm re-reading also) is "The Rise" by Sarah Lewis.
Thank you for this.
I love to read too and for one reason or another, I just didn't seem to read many books this year. The year has literally flown by. It is hard to fathom that it is almost over.
I always have a book challenge ongoing…I just love to read and I love to widen my repertoire of books I've read. Right now I have a coworker with a big, beautiful library and I've asked her to bring me in books to read and I'll read them. I'm flowing through two at the same time right now, she has amazing taste!
This year, reading was quite slow for me. I find it difficult to concentrate on books. Hoping could do better next year.
I both want to do a reading challenge and then always worry that it will turn reading into a chore; just one more thing I have to do (vs. simply want to do). I like to read two books at a time — two very different books — something deep and something light. And then I reach for the book that fits my mood in the moment.
Have fun reading Nab! Sounds like a lot of fun! Check out The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon and also The Life of Pi by Yann Martel if you haven't already read it! 😉 <3 The latter was made into a movie so if you watch it, I'd be curious if you prefer the book or the movie... 😉 <3
oh cool, what a good idea! I'm thinking about signing up too. The last two books I read were Gone Girl and The Husband's Secret, and would recommend both!
I had a bad run this year regarding reading books.. I am tempted to take up the challenge …
Thanks Beloo 🙂
It sure is Rajlakshmi… 🙂
Oh do it Jen … reading is so exciting, new stories every time 🙂
I'll check the book out…Thanks for the suggestion 🙂 Keep reading!
That is true Kathy…The year just went by so fast…
wow lucky you 🙂 Keep reading, don't leave out a single book !
Yes, go on Sheethal…But only if you enjoy 🙂
Ohh never thought that way but yes I see where you are coming from…And I love the idea of reading two books at a time 🙂
Thanks for the recommendations Ell… I haven't read either so will definitely include in my list… I have see Life of Pi the movie but I love books more 😉
Oh please do 🙂 I have read both the books and both are my favorites!
Please do 🙂 And have lots of fun reading!
This is interesting! I signed up for this challenge too! My goal for 2015 will be 100 books. My target was 50 books and I have read 68 books so far!