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message 1: by Jonetta (last edited Dec 23, 2018 01:24PM) (new)

Jonetta (ejaygirl) | 12912 comments Mod
Let's continue this challenge in 2018, this time with a goal of 300. While our individual goals may vary, everyone of us has a goal to complete at least one series in 2018.

Here's how it works. (You can’t join the challenge until January 1, 2018.)

1. You can find the challenge here or on our group home page.
2. After selecting the challenge, complete the information requested, including the number of series you plan to complete in 2018 (it says books here but for this challenge, think series). Where it asks for a shelf name, type in your profile name. Save the information.
3. Go to your shelf and edit "bookshelves." Type in "300 series" (without the quotes) and then select "Add." This will be the shelf you'll use to track your progress (more to come). Note: This is the suggested shelf name. You can name yours whatever you want.
4. Return to the group home page and select "update my entry" and add the shelf name as follows: 300-series (or whatever you named your shelf).
5. Click "Save."
6. You've now entered the challenge!

Now, how do you track your series progress?
Whenever you read the last book in a series that you now consider completed (not up to date), add that book to your 300-series shelf. It will be included in the challenge results.

If the series appears to be complete (last book released some time ago, the story feels final, no word from the author about continuing the series, etc.), consider it complete. Otherwise, if there's some doubt, mark it up to date.

Last year, a few I'd tagged as up to date ended up being finished and vice versa. No need to change a previous year but if things change in the current year, you can always adjust.

I've also used the GR "Ask the Author" feature with some success. For example, Robyn Carr answered my question about Thunder Point, letting me know the series was over when no formal announcement was made.

We hope everyone will join!


message 2: by Michelle (new)

Michelle | 3257 comments The one challenges I never quit manage to complete. But I'll still be joining


message 3: by Jonetta (new)

Jonetta (ejaygirl) | 12912 comments Mod
Same for me, Michelle:(


message 4: by Eadie (last edited Dec 28, 2017 10:26AM) (new)

Eadie Burke (eadieburke) | 99 comments I completed 16 last year so I think I can do 15 for 2018.


message 5: by Jonetta (new)

Jonetta (ejaygirl) | 12912 comments Mod
Eadie, I believe this belongs in another topic. Maybe the 2017 Challenge Goals?


message 6: by Meera (new)

Meera | 138 comments I completed only 11 series in 2017 so I'm going to aim for 10 and hope for better.


message 7: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer (thebooknympho) I have TONS of series I've started. I'll start with a 5 series goal but might change it to 10 if it looks like I can do it.


message 8: by Anne Hawn (new)

Anne Hawn Smith (hawnsmith) | 3 comments I didn't make my goal last year, so I am going to try again. I think I will try for 5 series


message 9: by Bookish Trina (new)

Bookish Trina (bookishtrina) Hello All:

My name is Trina and I'm new to the group.

Can I still join the challenge?


message 10: by Jonetta (new)

Jonetta (ejaygirl) | 12912 comments Mod
Absolutely! You may go back and include all your books read in 2018.


message 11: by Adriana (new)

Adriana | 3 comments Hello! Do trilogies and bilogies count?


message 12: by Jonetta (new)

Jonetta (ejaygirl) | 12912 comments Mod
Trilogies are series. Don’t know what a “bilogy” is...


message 13: by Adriana (new)

Adriana | 3 comments Jonetta wrote: "Trilogies are series. Don’t know what a “bilogy” is..." Bilogies are only two books :) I guess that counts too, Thanks!


message 14: by Jonetta (new)

Jonetta (ejaygirl) | 12912 comments Mod
Aah! I’m used to the term “duets,” which also count.


message 15: by Jonetta (new)

Jonetta (ejaygirl) | 12912 comments Mod
We are 9 away from meeting our goal of 300! Can we do it?


message 16: by Michelle (new)

Michelle | 3257 comments Only 9? Come one everyone. Make sure you entered everything!


message 17: by ~ Giulia ~ (new)

~ Giulia ~ | 104 comments The book I'm currently reading will add +1 ;)


message 18: by Jonetta (new)

Jonetta (ejaygirl) | 12912 comments Mod
Yes!👍🏼


message 19: by Allison (new)

Allison (rainy-day-reads) I just finished Kingdom of Ash, so that adds 1!


message 20: by Jonetta (new)

Jonetta (ejaygirl) | 12912 comments Mod
Excellent!


message 21: by Jonetta (new)

Jonetta (ejaygirl) | 12912 comments Mod
We're now 4 away....


message 22: by Robin (new)

Robin (robinmy) | 3473 comments I finished the "Bad Luck Brides" series tonight. Knock off another one.


message 23: by Allison (new)

Allison (rainy-day-reads) It looks like we surpassed 300!


message 24: by Jonetta (new)

Jonetta (ejaygirl) | 12912 comments Mod
Yay! We did it!


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