I participated in the Goodreads Reading Challenge for the first time in 2015 with a goal of 50 books. I read 54.
My goal for 2016 was 60 books. I did it!
I upped the goal to 65 books for 2017 and read 70. So I set my goal at 70 books for 2018 and read 71.
This year, I’m cutting back to 35 books because a few of those novels will be selected from the 100 Essential Novels poster my sister gave me for my birthday last year. Many are considered classics and may take longer to read.
I’m also cutting back on my reading goals because I’ll be writing more than usual this year. (One novella and three novels plus starting a fourth!)
The first two books on the 100 Essential Novels list are Don Quixote and Robinson Crusoe. I’ve read both those books before and have no plans to read either one ever again.
The third book is Pride and Prejudice. I’ve read it several times but it’s a favorite. So it’s the first book I’ll be reading this year.
What about you? Will you join the Goodreads Reading Challenge? What books do you plan to read this year?
I think I’ll try it this year. Last summer when I was three weeks in the wilderness with nothing to do but write 30,000 words and read multiple novels, I could have KILLED it! LOL! Thanks for the reminder!!
Three weeks in the wilderness sounds wonderful! Let me know your goal and what you’re reading!
Wow this is great. Have fun reading in this wonderful new year.
Hi, Lori! I’m eager to get started on P&P. What about you? Any reading plans?
I wouldn’t read those two books either. lol. My goal for last year was 52 and I read 62. I put down 52 again this year. We’ll see. Good luck on your deadlines!!
Congrats for exceeding your goal! I’m sure you can meet it again this year. And thanks for the good wishes. I am very determined! LOL!
My goal was 125 and I read 131. Best wishes on your goal and writing.
Wow, Lucy! That’s great! Thank you for your best wishes–sending you the same for a blessed 2019!