2021 Reading Challenges

 

In 2020 I tried my hand at the PopSugar Reading Challenge. I can't lie, it was difficult for me. I did alright having completed 30 of the 50 prompts, but I obviously did not finish. Still, I consider the 30 prompts completed as a decent attempt. I will say that after looking at the prompts for 2021, I decided to skip it as it was too out there for me. The PopSugar 2021 challenge would have me stepping far outside my norm, and from experience I know that leads to a reading slump.

So what challenges am I participating in for 2021? 

First up is the Alphabet Soup Reading Challenge hosted by DollyCas. 

Simply put, you are reading the alphabet. Just start with the first main word of the title. You can stick to your preferred genre, your preferred format, and call it good. So I'm in. I will be tracking my books via this link, or up in the header.

Next is the A to Z Challenge hosted by Bookstacks and Golden Moms. 

Similar to the Alphabet Soup challenge by DollyCas, but this time we are adding in some monthly mini challenges. I'm all about that, and if I can do the mini challenge I will. Consider joining me! You can find my tracker via this link, or up in the header. 

Since those two are very similar, I am going to add to the difficulty a bit by not doubling up on my titles. I know. I know. But I feel that it is necessary. Let's see how I do!

My third, and final (as of now), challenge is the Creating and Co Reading Challenge. 

Paige has put together 24 prompts to get you through the year. One of the more difficult prompts, for me, will be the re-read. I rarely re-read, so we'll have to see on that. I should add that Paige often adds mini seasonal challenges as well, and I am going to do my best on those as well. My main focus will be the original 24. My tracker can be accessed up in the header, or through this link.

What reading challenges are you participating in for 2021?

Happy Reading,

2020 Reading Goals

A new year is right around the corner.

Not only is it a new year, but also the start of a new decade.

As we all know January 1st is when a lot of individuals set their new goals into action. There is something about that first day of the year that just screams fresh start. Nothing magically changes when the calendar changes to January 1, but that doesn't stop us. This fresh start is more of a mental shift than anything else. The new year brings about the thought of anything can happen. I love that thought. After all the saying is 365 new days, 365 new chances. Right? Right.

What does all this talk of fresh starts have to do with a book blog? Reading goals of course! So what are my goals? Let's chat.

My primary goal is to read 100 books in 2020. That averages out to roughly 8 books a month. Not included in that number is the books that I read to my kids. I don't keep track of those. Is this goal attainable? Absolutely. Especially since reading is my primary hobby. Want to know what I'm reading? I will post them here on the blog, but I also will keep track over on GoodReads. Feel free to friend me there if you'd like.

Next up is in regards to readathons. In 2019 I participated in my first readathon, and that was The Reading Rush that is held in July. I loved it, and I truly believe that The Reading Rush is what helped me to get over my reading slump. In 2020, my goal is to participate in 6 readathons. Which readathons will I join in on? Well that will have to wait to be determined. I do know that The Reading Rush will make the cut, oh and TisTheSeasonathon. I loved both of those.

My third goal has to do with a book series I've been meaning to read, but haven't. This book series is a bit overwhelming. That's right folks, in 2020 I want to read The Lord of the Rings series. I was captivated by the movies, and my husband keeps telling me that I should read the books. Needless to say I've been pushing back and saying not necessary. Yet here I am, adding it to my goals for the new year. Have you read it? Am I going to enjoy it as much as the movies?

My last book-ish goal has more to do with Instagram than anything else. Are you confused by that? Allow me to explain. I have an Instagram account that is focused solely on the books that I read. I want not only to grow my following there, but continue to share what I'm reading. It's more than that though. I also would like to post more about the synopsis of the books. A mini-review if you will. Discovering others who are reading, or have read, the same book as you is fun, and then talking with them about the book just takes it that much further. There is something about the community of readers that draws me in.

Have you set any reading, and or book-ish, goals for the new year? Please tell me about them! I'd love to hear what you will be working towards in 2020.