Jess Michaels 2019 Reading Challenge discussion

Post here to share how many books you are going to try to read this year.

I'm going to try to read 50 books this year. That's about one a week. It may be too lofty considering my writing schedule, but I'm hoping to make more time for myself to do this.

Jess - I'm going to cut back on my reading in 2014. I'll hit 65 books for 2013 (I know I'll finish what I'm reading). I'm going to cut back to about 40 this year, planning in more time for writing-related endeavors.

My goal for 2013 was 400 and I topped it so far by 138, which makes 538 read for 2013 so figure I need to make my 2014 goal 500 at least!

My goal is to get at least one book read a week.

My goal for 2014 is to read at least two books per week, with one of them being a "new" author to me.

My goal for 2013 was 90 and I made it. Therefore, my goal for 2014 is going to be 100. Which is just about 2 a week.

I was just thinking about this last night...I aimed for 95 last year and went over, so this year I'm aiming for 125. ..... @ Becca - impressive numbers!

My goal will be 125 for 2014 - I completed 85 in 2013, but I only started counting in May, when I discovered Goodreads

In 2013, I read around 70 books (some of them are not notified on my Goodreads personal account) but I know I won't read a lot this year because of other requirements, so my goal will be 50 for now.

My goal for 2014 is to read 150 books. I will have read 80 in 2013 but I started in August.

My goal for 2014 is to read 50 books. I plan on alternating fiction and non-fiction. I'm going to set aside a quiet time in the afternoon every day.

Deelylah wrote: "Jess - I'm going to cut back on my reading in 2014. I'll hit 65 books for 2013 (I know I'll finish what I'm reading). I'm going to cut back to about 40 this year, planning in more time for writing-..."

That's great that you are prioritizing writing, Deelylah! Good luck!!

Becca wrote: "My goal for 2013 was 400 and I topped it so far by 138, which makes 538 read for 2013 so figure I need to make my 2014 goal 500 at least!"

Holy cow!! You are a power reader! LOL That's an amazing goal! Definitely hope you'll check in as you read (and read some of my books, you could get through my whole list in a week LOL).

Amy wrote: "My goal is to get at least one book read a week."

One book a week buddies! :)

Keri, I do the same thing. Up way too late finishing a book in a day and then weeks with nothing. I'm hoping that a book a week goal will help me pace myself.

Okay, I'm not going to reply to each one, I'm too far behind. LOL

Sharon and Kymberlee, I think 100 books is a great goal. I like that you're including a new author each week (or new to you). That's the only way authors grow, is if readers give them a chance!

Michelle and Sjoukje, 125 is what about 2.5 a week? That's pretty impressive! I love that so many of you are so voracious!

Fabiola, I think you're smart to know that you have other stuff going on. That's why I'm limiting myself a little.

Sheila, that's so impressive to have read so much in a 4 month period! I have never done a challenge before, so it's exciting!

Millie, I like the idea of setting aside time each day. I've actually added it to my to do list for every day, so if I want to cross it off, I have to read. :)

Keri, you sound like me. Right now I read two or three books and then nothing, so I'm trying to settle into reading a little every day this year. We may need to join Binge Readers Anonymous together! LOL

Keep posting goals everyone and please share this group! The more the merrier!

I beat my goal last year of 1 a week, never done a challenge before or kept a record......this year I am planning for 100 books......I have to plan my list out.....I have some paperbacks to read and a load of digitalis lined up already! Just got to sort them out.... I also have some in my list I have to buy and read that I simply have to read this year.......very excited!

I want to read at least 100 in 2014. I have to cut back due to other commitments this year.

50 books in 2014.

I think 50 sounds a good number for 2014. If I can finish the one I'm reading now...it feels like swimming in half set jello, lol.

Snort - my goal is a tad bit less lofty that the rest of you. I'd be thrilled to read two books a month.

I read close to 1000 in 2013, so I don't know if I can top that. The books I read are all lengths. I read a lot of novels, but also a lot of what I call quick books(they are just as good) like HQ Intrique, HQ American Romance. I can read one of those in an hour or so. So books just read quicker than others

I read over 200 books this past year and re-read about 100 more. (I read very quickly.) I'd like to read more mysteries this year and more romantic suspense. I'd also like to read more literary fiction.

Now just remembering to record them all that is the challenge I have a bag of books I have read that I need to record

@ Alisha. I can't even fathom a thousand books! Wholly smokes!

Mg goal last year was to read and review 60 books. As of today, I have read 53. With me being busy this December, i hardly had any time to read. I'm not sure if I can make my goals this year so for 2014, I will still have it at 60. Hopefully this time, I'll be able to follow through.. ;)

My goal for 2014 is 140 books. Hopefully I can finish this.

Hello, my goal is to read a book a day, can't say I'll review them all but if they really move me I definitely will.

In 2013 I challenge myself to read 200 books, The year is not yet over and I've read 242.
For 2014 my challenge will be 300 books :)

I want to read more then I find this last year of 122 so I'll say my goal is 125.

my goal is 100 books and I am going to try to review at least 30 books. Now I just have to remember to record them all on Goodreads. In 2013 I read well over a 100 but only had like 70 on Goodreads.

good luck everyone!!!

I want to read as many as this year, so my goal will be 100 books.

WOW there are some crazy fast readers in this group. I am going with a modest 25 books for 2014. Two books a month is a good rate for me. :)

Becca wrote: "My goal for 2013 was 400 and I topped it so far by 138, which makes 538 read for 2013 so figure I need to make my 2014 goal 500 at least!"

Wow! How do you do that?

I did not make my goal of 125 books this year, so I want to reach that this year. Unless I binge read 2 or 3 more books today and tomorrow (not happening sadly).
But I want to go 150 and beyond, but we'll see :)

Now I do want some tips from those power readers up in here!

Wow, you guys are amazing! I love that there are such voracious readers out there! That makes us writers feel like we have a future. LOL

Jess wrote: "Wow, you guys are amazing! I love that there are such voracious readers out there! That makes us writers feel like we have a future. LOL"

Of course you do! Keep writing and we'll keep on reading :P

I read 40, and managed to publish two as well. Thinking I'll do more reading in2014 so maybe 60.

Okay - so I can count my audio books right? I commute over an hour a day and my books keep me sane. :) I'll say 50 books (with Audio) which also gives me reading time.

You guys amaze me.

I read a lot of books but finishing them is another story, so as far as setting a goal that is going to be my goal is to be able to start the books I read and finish them.

I am going to try to read at least 2 books a week.

I am setting my goal for 200 books for 2014. I usually read 3 books a week.

Last year I set the goal to read a book a day. I did meet and exceed that goal. However, this year I am not going to attempt that again. I am going to attempt to read 150 this year.

I completed 137 this year but I think there were some I did not get on good reads. So for 2014 I will probably hit or exceed 200

I'm going for at least 50. My TBR pile is huge and I seriously need to make a dent in it.

Usually I read approximately 70 books a year (except for this year that I did not meet that standard). So my goal will be to reach 70 again, for starters, and then exceed it.

for 2013 my goal was 200. i topped that so i'm thinking next year 250.

Lynn wrote: "Okay - so I can count my audio books right? I commute over an hour a day and my books keep me sane. :) I'll say 50 books (with Audio) which also gives me reading time.

You guys amaze me."

I'd totally count Audio books Lynn!

I'm aiming for one read a week (I'm averaging to give myself wiggle room).