2025 Reading Challenge discussion

Welcome, new members! Please stop in and introduce yourselves. We're looking forward to getting to know you.

If you don't know where to start, feel free to answer these questions:
- Where are you from?
- What kinds of books do you like to read?
- How did you find our group?
- What's your reading goal?

Hi *wave* I'm Iona (eye- own-Ah)
I'm from Florida, the frat house of the United States.
I like Smut, Historical Romance, Fantasy and I'm getting into Dark Romance but it really isn't my jam. I mostly make fun of the DR MC's for the silly things they do like running after red flags.
I was looking for the 2024 Popsugar challenge and landed here.
Goal is 30 books in 2024

Iona wrote: "Hi *wave* I'm Iona (eye- own-Ah)
I'm from Florida, the frat house of the United States.
I like Smut, Historical Romance, Fantasy and I'm getting into Dark Romance but it really isn't my jam. I mo..."

🌟 Welcome, Iona! 🌟

Greetings from the realm of books! We're thrilled to welcome you to our vibrant community. Your love for reading and ambitious goal of conquering 30 books in 2024 has us cheering you on. I am trying to rebranch into Smut lol that sounds bad but it was my jam for so long we should totally talk. Welcome again happy to have you here.

Hi everyone, I'm Yasmin from the UK. I love reading historical fiction, historical biographies and whatever my bookclubs recommend. I found your challenge by browsing this site. My reading goal is 25 books but I want to include some classics this year rather than the most recently released books.
Hopefully I can find a list of 'must reads' on here to help me do that. Thanks for setting up this challenge. Xx

Pod wrote: "Hi everyone, I'm Yasmin from the UK. I love reading historical fiction, historical biographies and whatever my bookclubs recommend. I found your challenge by browsing this site. My reading goal is ..."

Greetings! We're thrilled to welcome you to our book-loving community. Your love for historical fiction, biographies, and the classics aligns perfectly with the rich tapestry of stories our community embraces.Your openness to book club recommendations promises shared reading joys and lively discussions. We're here to support your quest for 'must-reads' and to share in the excitement of your literary journey.

Thank you for joining our challenge, Yasmin! Here's to a year of timeless tales, shared insights, and the joy of immersing yourself in the beauty of literature. Happy reading!

Hi! I'm Amanda from Tennessee in the US. I'm a former book blogger finally rejoining my beloved book community. I've always been a big urban fantasy, paranormal romance person. I also enjoy some sci-fi, fantasy, dark romance, and currently on a smut kick, especially within those categories. I found this group searching for challenges. I'm hoping to read 150 books in 2024. That's about what I read this year.

Amanda wrote: "Hi! I'm Amanda from Tennessee in the US. I'm a former book blogger finally rejoining my beloved book community. I've always been a big urban fantasy, paranormal romance person. I also enjoy some sc..."

🌟 Welcome, Amanda! 🌟

Greetings from the realm of books! Here's to rekindling your passion and surpassing your reading goal of 150 books in 2024! Your enthusiasm for challenges aligns perfectly with the adventurous spirit of our group.

May this year be filled with literary delights, shared excitement, and the joy of rediscovering the magic within the pages. Happy reading! 📚✨

Hi everyone! 😊
I am Barbara, French from the south. I am currently living in Canada after having spent other lives in UK, Belgium, China and France.
My favourite genres are: fiction literature from any country, gothic, urban fantasy, cosy mystery, some classics, LGBT, a bit of horror, some non fiction.
I found you by fluke, one of the readers I follow here being part of this group, I had a look and found your challenges appealing!
I have been on GR for years mainly to organise my tbr but never explored more of it. Until recently.
Yes, It seems like time changed: the last few months I started to follow some people’s accounts and post reviews, not only ratings.
2024 will be more dedicated to GR’s challenges, I believe!
My goal for 2024: 65 (like in 2023, where I read …80!)
À bientôt!

BarbaraBrubru wrote: "Hi everyone! 😊
I am Barbara, French from the south. I am currently living in Canada after having spent other lives in UK, Belgium, China and France.
My favourite genres are: fiction literature from..."

🌟 Welcome, Barbara! 🌟

Bonjour from our book-loving haven! We're thrilled to welcome a fellow literary soul like you. Your journey from the sun-soaked south of France to the diverse landscapes of the UK, Belgium, China, and now Canada adds a unique flavor to our community.

Your love for fiction transcending borders, from gothic mysteries to urban fantasies and the charm of cosy mysteries, classics, LGBT narratives, a touch of horror, and the wisdom found in non-fiction—what a rich tapestry of genres! I absolutely adore your eclectic taste. Here's to the exciting bookish adventures that await in 2024! We can't wait to dive into discussions about your ambitious goal of 65 books for the year.

Hello everyone!
I am from Sabah, Malaysia( or the island of Borneo).
I currently live in Kuala Lumpur. So nice to meet everyone here.
My favorite genres are Fantasy, Cooking, some non-fiction, and Fiction.

I have always followed your recommendations when looking for a book. Here is where I look for good books! Thanks to all of you!
For 2024, my reading challenge will be 52 books!
I am going to target four books a month.
Happy Reading Everyone!



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Kia ora everyone! My name is Billie and I'm from the South Island of Aotearoa New Zealand. My favourite genres to read are fantasy, sci fi, and historical fiction, but all my friends adore romance so I'll probably end up reading a fair bit of that this year too!
My goal for this year is to read 40 books but mostly to read consistently throughout the year - I read 30 this year but 25 of those were in summer!
So great to be here; I'm excited to see everyone's book recommendations and reviews!

Hi! I’m Megan from Louisiana. I’m new to the whole Goodreads world. I like mystery/thriller, biographies, and some romance thrown in there.

Shelly in Portland, Oregon, aiming to read 42 books in 2024. I reach for fiction books that take me away from my daily life, mostly historical fiction and stories from other cultures. In my nonfiction life I look for earth sciences, sociology and philosophy.

I'm Ronda from Phoenix. I hope to reach 100 books again this year. I read whatever comes across my desk :) I used to read the books my kids read for school, but they are all older now so I read what they like, what others recommend, what I want to read. Non-fiction, fiction, smut, historical fiction, romance, memoir you name it :)
I've been a member of this group for a few years now and I love the tracking and challenges. Have a great year.

Hi! I’m Charlotte and I’m from the UK. I think my goal for next year is to read 50 books but I haven’t completely decided yet 😂.

My favourite genres are historical fiction, thrillers and murder mysteries. In 2024, I want to try and dip my toes into some fantasy books so we will see how that goes!

I’m excited to be part of a book community and I’m looking forward to joining group reads. Happy new year everyone!

Charlotte wrote: "Hi! I’m Charlotte and I’m from the UK. I think my goal for next year is to read 50 books but I haven’t completely decided yet 😂.

My favourite genres are historical fiction, thrillers and murder m..."

🌟 Welcome, Charlotte! 🌟

Greetings from the world of literature! We're delighted to have you join our community of book enthusiasts. It's wonderful to meet someone with such a passion for reading and a hopeful outlook for the upcoming year.

We understand that 2023 brought its challenges, but here's to a fresh start in 2024, filled with captivating stories and new literary adventures. Your commitment to exploring a variety of genres is truly admirable, and we can't wait to see where your literary journey takes you.Happy New Year, Charlotte! May your 2024 be filled with literary wonders and delightful discoveries. 📚✨

Hi everyone. I’m from the San Francisco Bay Area. I enjoy literary fiction, mystery, sci fi/fantasy. One of my goals is to discuss books with other readers.

Been a reader my entire life although there have been times I read very little. My love of reading reignited this summer. Looking forward to a rich reading life in 2024.

Hello all. I'm 45 this year, hoping to carry on reading at least a book a week (66 in 2023, 66 in 2022) and finally finish my own first manuscript. I am from the UK, and read 50% fantasy, 30% sci-fi and 20% non-fiction. Lovely to be here! Happy new year!

Liz wrote: "Hi everyone. I’m from the San Francisco Bay Area. I enjoy literary fiction, mystery, sci fi/fantasy. One of my goals is to discuss books with other readers.

Been a reader my entire life although ..."


🌟 Welcome, Liz! 🌟

Greetings from the world of literature! We're thrilled to welcome you to our community of book enthusiasts. Your lifelong love for reading, especially in the realms of literary fiction, mystery, and sci-fi/fantasy, aligns perfectly with the diverse tastes of our group.

As you embark on this literary journey, may 2024 be a year brimming with enriching stories and engaging discussions. Your passion for books and the rekindling of your reading flame this summer make for an exciting chapter ahead. Here's to a year filled with captivating tales and meaningful conversations! 📚✨

Stuart wrote: "Hello all. I'm 45 this year, hoping to carry on reading at least a book a week (66 in 2023, 66 in 2022) and finally finish my own first manuscript. I am from the UK, and read 50% fantasy, 30% sci-f..."

🌟 Welcome, Stuart! 🌟

Greetings from the world of literature! We're thrilled to welcome you to our community of avid readers. Congratulations on your impressive goal of reading a book a week, maintaining the momentum with 66 books in both 2022 and 2023.

As you embark on your literary journey, your commitment to a diverse range of genres—50% fantasy, 30% sci-fi, and 20% non-fiction—promises enriching discussions and new discoveries. Your dedication to completing your first manuscript adds an exciting chapter to your reading adventure.

Here's to a fantastic literary year ahead, filled with captivating stories, meaningful discussions, and the fulfillment of your writing goals. Happy reading and best of luck with your manuscript! 📚✨ Happy New Year! 🎉

Welcome everyone to the group! Here´s to an amazing 2024.
Happy New Year!

Hi and Happy New Year

I live in Newcastle, NSW Australia and life to read fiction, crime and fantasy. I gifted myself membership to an online bookclub for 2024 so hoping to read at least 11 books 😉

hello and happy new years. i am a college student who studies inthe US and i am intrested in horror, crime and thriller books. i just started my reading journey. a few of my close friends really like romance books. this year myreading goal is to read atleast over 15 books.

Welcome Verity and Marlwyn! Those are great goals. I hope you both had a fantastic New Year.

May this new year bring with it amazing books. Best of luck in 2024 :) Happy reading!

Happy New Year! I am Tammy from Michigan! This past year i became obsessed with reading, buying books and anything reading. I am always looking for new authors, genres and suggestions. I like mystery, romance and just recently a little bit of fantasy(Fourth Wing).

Hi all. I’m Jeff from Hong Kong. I like reading mystery/detective, science fiction, as well as history and sport books.

I’ve an ongoing project on reading all books by Keigo Higashino, and I’ve finished a quarter of his ~100 books so far.

My overall goal for this year is 75.

Welcome everyone! May the new year bring you new reads and new friends!

Welcome, Tammy and Jeff!

Happy New Year! Good luck with all your goals and plans in 2024 :)

Allen from California. Favorite author is Erik Larsen. Fascinated with all things crime specifically prohibition era, but I read a little bit of everything. I read 29 books in ‘23 but am trying to cut down on screen time so in ‘24 aiming for 35 books.

Best book I read in 2023: The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah

Allen wrote: "Allen from California. Favorite author is Erik Larsen. Fascinated with all things crime specifically prohibition era, but I read a little bit of everything. I read 29 books in ‘23 but am trying to ..."


🌟 Welcome, Allen! 🌟

Greetings from the literary world! We're thrilled to have you as part of our community. Your love for reading, particularly crime tales set in the prohibition era, adds a fascinating dimension to our bookish conversations.

Erik Larsen fans are always welcome, and we're eager to hear your insights on his works. Your commitment to diverse genres, from crime to Kristin Hannah's poignant "The Four Winds," showcases a well-rounded literary palate.
Happy Reading in 2024!

Hi everyone, I'm Michael from the UK.

I've been a very lazy reader for most of my adult life and I tried to make more of an effort last year. I read 10 books in 2023, so I've doubled that target for 2024.

I've recently enjoyed reading some graphic novels and also discovered Terry Pratchett so hope to read more of his stuff this year.

I stumbled upon this group when browsing groups and thought it would be good to motivate me to hit my target.

Does anyone have any good reading strategies to share? I'm trying to read 10 pages each morning but would also love to read at night/before bed. I find if I read in bed I just fall asleep and forget what I've read.

Best of luck to everyone with their 2024 challenges!

Cheers!

Hey everyone :)
My name is Emily and I am from Germany.
I´m currently going to university and therefore sometimes lack the time/the motivation to read but my goal for this year are 50-75 books and I´m hoping to find some inspiration here :)
I don`t really have a favorite book genre - if it sounds interesting, I´ll read it :)
I hope you all had a good start into the new year and reach all of your goals (both your reading goals and others outside of books)

Hi Friends!! I'm Brooke, currently living a little farm life in Missouri. Some people call our farm animals horses; we call them our overlords. When I'm not caring for our herd of dragons, I am a feast-or-famine reader. I have two modes: read everything I can get my hands on or go into a reading slump that lasts for months. This year, I plan to have a slow and steady wins-the-race mindset on my way to my 52-book goal. My favorite genres are romantic comedies, fantasy, paranormal, and horror. I am trying to broaden my genre reading this year. I am excited to be on this journey with everyone.

hiya! i'm ink and i'm from the philippines! i like fantasy, comedy, and romance :) i also really enjoy shōjo and fantasy manga, but i hope to read more books and explore other genres this 2024.

currently, i'm having trouble reading anything that isn't a textbook, because my attention span and motivation becomes almost nonexistent when i know i'm not being graded on anything. so, after seeing a tweet about reading apps, i made this goodreads account and joined this group to hopefully improve my focus and finally build new habits this year! ^^

my goal for 2024 is five books, without counting manga or any of my textbooks for uni hehehe i'm glad to have found this group! good luck everyone!

Brooke wrote: "Hi Friends!! I'm Brooke, currently living a little farm life in Missouri. Some people call our farm animals horses; we call them our overlords. When I'm not caring for our herd of dragons, I am a f..."

Hi Brooke! I'm a feast or famine reader too. Good luck in moderation.

Michael wrote: "Does anyone have any good reading strategies to share? I'm trying to read 10 pages each morning but would also love to read at night/before bed... "

Welcome to the group, Michael!
This might just be a me thing but I've learned that finding good strategies really is a trial-and-error process.

Since you mentioned reading before bed, how about doing it on the sofa before going to bed? Like in the hour before actually laying down, where you may be watching tv, or scrolling or in front of a computer, sit with a good book and focus on reading for how ever long you set for yourself.

In my opinion, it's really a question of trying what works for you. Maybe you discover that reading at night time isn't for you.
My mornings are usually chaotic, so no matter how much I wish to read a chapter while eating breakfast, my brain won't cooperate, so instead I do it at other moments throughout the day where I can focus.

Wishing you the best reading journey in 2024. I hope you discover some strategies that work for you :)
Best of luck with your goals!

Emily wrote: "Hey everyone :)
My name is Emily and I am from Germany.
I´m currently going to university and therefore sometimes lack the time/the motivation to read but my goal for this year are 50-75 books and ..."

Welcome to the group, Emily! Wishing you a fantastic year where you manage to stay motivated in between all the readings for university work :D

Good luck with your goals and plans in 2024 aswell :) Happy reading.

Brooke wrote: " I have two modes: read everything I can get my hands on or go into a reading slump that lasts for months. "

Welcome Brooke!
I relate with that statement way too hard! lol. Wishing you the best of luck with your goal in 2024.
Remember quality over quantity is the way to go :)

Happy New Year!

Ink wrote: "hiya! i'm ink and i'm from the philippines! i like fantasy, comedy, and romance :) i also really enjoy shōjo and fantasy manga, but i hope to read more books and explore other genres this 2024.

cu..."

Welcome to the group Ink!
We're so happy to have you :) Hopefully 2024 will be a great year where you achieve all your goals :)

Have fun, and happy reading -

Hello! I'm Sophy from the UK.

I joined the group because last year I felt like I either read a lot in a short space of time, or I would not read for weeks at a time.

So to try and make it a more consistent habit, like it used to be, I set myself the challenge of 52 books this year. Due to some fantastic books received this Christmas from some family and friends, it looks like I am going to be off to a great start.

I like science fiction, fantasy, and mystery novels as well as non-fiction about different historical periods. But I also hope to read a few books outside of these genres and hope to find some new favorites in 2024.

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Sophy wrote: "Hello! I'm Sophy from the UK.

I joined the group because last year I felt like I either read a lot in a short space of time, or I would not read for weeks at a time.

So to try and make it a mor..."
Welcome Sophy love the spelling of your name! I think you will find that this group is full of people who love to read, you will find challenges and buddy reads and so much more. Please look around and join anything that looks like fun. I can't wait to read with you.

Sophy wrote: "Hello! I'm Sophy from the UK..."

Welcome to the group, Sophy, and good luck with your reading goals in 2024 :) I hope you discover lots of fantastic books along the way.

Happy reading :)

Hey friends
I’m Allison, I live in Dallas, Texas
My favorite genres and tropes are romantic comedy, time-loop, enemies to lovers, literary fiction, Queer and bipoc, Psych thrillers, low fantasy and speculative fiction
I’m not even sure if I was invited or it popped up

Last year I read 123, this year I want to read AT LEAST 124. I have a NetGalley and audiobook ‘problem’

ReadingWithMyCats wrote: "Hey friends
I’m Allison, I live in Dallas, Texas
My favorite genres and tropes are romantic comedy, time-loop, enemies to lovers, literary fiction, Queer and bipoc, Psych thrillers, low fantasy a..."

🌟 Welcome, Allison! 🌟
thrilled to have you here! Your love for romantic comedy, time-loops, and diverse stories fits right in. Kudos on conquering 123 books last year; aiming for 124 is fantastic! We all understand the NetGalley and audiobook 'problem'—it's a delightful dilemma. Here's to a literary-filled 2024, exploring new genres and creating unforgettable reading adventures. Happy reading, Allison! 📚✨

Hey! My name is Nicole and I’m from the UK.

I’ve been reading for a long time but have only recently got into Goodreads and Bookstagram. I’ve read mostly romance for the last few years but have recently become obsessed with romantasy/fantasy (would love some recs :) ) I found this group through a mutual and thought it’d be fun to join. My reading goal is 100 books, and to hopefully have a few non-fiction in there too!

I’m also looking for more bookish friends, so if you’re interested, feel free to add me on here or instagram @_colereads <3

_colereads wrote: "Hey! My name is Nicole and I’m from the UK.

I’ve been reading for a long time but have only recently got into Goodreads and Bookstagram. I’ve read mostly romance for the last few years but have r..."

🌟 Welcome, Nicole! 🌟

Hello from the bookish world! We're thrilled to have you join our community, Nicole, all the way from the UK! Your journey from romance to romantasy/fantasy is fantastic—let the recommendations flow! Discovered through a mutual connection? Serendipity! Your goal of 100 books, including some non-fiction, is inspiring. Seeking bookish friends? Look no further! Feel free to connect with us and share your literary adventures. Exciting times await, Nicole! 📚✨

Hey!! I’m Srilekha from India. I have been reading since a long time but just got into goodreads today and still exploring it here and looking forward for book recommendations.

Even though I love sci-fi, mystery and biographies, I am open to any genre and would like to explore it all.

Stumbled upon this group to keep track of my books and for great recommendations.

My goal for 2024 would be 50 books!!

Hi! I am Marie and I am from Florida.

Favorite genres are: horror, crime thrillers, fantasy, science fiction, true crime.

I found this group by checking out challenges groups and this is the first one that popped up.

My reading goals over exceeded last year as I read more books than what I listed on my GR challenge. So hoping to try for that again this year, but with a challenge group. :)

Hi! I am Jessica, from Belgium.
I read in Dutch and English.
My reading goal is 35, it also was 35 last year but I didn’t made it because I was sick the whole month december :(
But this year I gonna do it!!

ReadingWithMyCats wrote: ".... Last year I read 123, this year I want to read AT LEAST 124. I have a NetGalley and audiobook ‘problem’
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Welcome Allison!
Tell me about it! Netgalley is fantastic until all your self-restraint goes out the window, and it's no longer that great :D lol

If you enjoy group discussions, I definitely recommend checking out the group read for The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle happening this month :)
Also, Wrong Place Wrong Time is a good example of time loop-ish - Granted it didn¨t really work for me, but it was okay and might work for you :)

Good luck with your reading goals in 2024!