For 2017 I want to do something different. I looked at some reading challenges online but nothing was exactly what I wanted. I decided to organize a reading challenge of my own and invite people I knew in real life or online to join me in a private Facebook group for the challenge. We'll be doing a hybrid reading challenge. On one month we will read a specific book together and on the next month we will each choose our own book to fit a group theme. It's low-key, just chatting in the FB group. If there is a month where someone is too busy or simply not interested in the book or theme they can skip it and pick back up with the next month.
I decided that it would be fun to post about each book I read as the year goes along, so consider this your advance notice! Our plan is as follows:
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The Reading Gateway
2017 Reading Challenge
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January
(Anything!)
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A book
already on your shelf that you’ve never finished.
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February
(Classic)
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Persuasion
by Jane Austen
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March
(Encouragement)
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An
inspirational, self-help, or religious book.
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April
(Historical)
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Moloka’i
by Alan Brennert
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May
(Mystery & More)
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A
mystery, ghost story, or thriller.
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June
(Fantasy)
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The Eye
of the World by Robert Jordan (Wheel of Time series, Book 1)
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July
(Travel/Geography)
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A book
set in another country.
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August
(Biography)
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The Mark
of a Giant: 7 People Who Changed the World by Ted Stewart
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September
(Fairy Tale)
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A spin
on a fairy tale, a retelling.
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October
(Science Fiction)
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I, Robot
by Isaac Asimov
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November
(Nonfiction)
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A book
that will make you smarter.
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December
(Memoir)
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Kisses
from Katie by Katie Davis
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Looks great.I'm currently doing a 50 classics in 5 years challenge.Pretty sure I'll finish it next year which will be 3 1/2 years in. This year I folded in a Back to the Classics challenge (read a classic that fits each monthly propmt) plus Pop Sugar's Ultimate Reading Challenge. Pretty sure I'll do them both again this year - and will hopefully still have time for some free reading as well.
ReplyDeleteLots of reading for you! I love reading your posts about books when you share them.
DeleteHow fun! We'll see how January goes . . .
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Are you on FB now for the Crew? I want to friend you if you are... and you could join the group if you want.
DeleteThis looks like an awesome book group! I would love to participate and may just follow your listed suggestions anyways. There are some books listed there that I've never read and genres that I don't normally read! It would make 2017 an interesting reading year!
ReplyDeleteYou are on FB, want me to add you to the group? Just message me on FB if you do. :) Or just play along on your own - whatever works for you.
DeleteTristan your book plan looks great! I think I'll follow along as well, at least I'll attempt to.
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