This is the third post in the last seven days that has something to do with books and reading. I suppose that counts as proof that I love that world. The only book challenge that I’ve completed properly is perhaps the Goodreads Reading Challenge. In addition to that, I thought of taking up a couple of other reading challenges too.
Erin’s Book Challenge 8.0
I chanced upon this reading challenge in Sanch’s post, and it felt interesting and quite doable. Ten books in four months, one under each of the categories. There’s a Facebook group for the challenge too. I’ve chosen books that will fit the bill, so hopefully, I can get this done.
- Freebie (i.e. any book with 200+ pages) (5 points)
- Drop Shot, by Harlan Coben
- Book that starts with the letter L (10 points)
- (The) Language of Flowers, by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
- Book with a (mostly) Red cover (10 points)
- Magpie Murders, by Anthony Horowitz
- Book with the name of a character in the title (15 points)
- A Man Called Ove, by Fredrik Backman
- Book from Book Riot’s 100 Must-Read Books With Plot Twists (20 points)
- The Shadow of the Wind, by Carlos Ruiz Zafon
- Book with Home or House in the title (20 points)
- Crooked House, by Agatha Christie
- Book with an author whose first and last names begin with the same letter (25 points)
- Karna’s Wife, by Kavita KanΓ©
- Book originally in a different language (30 points)
- One Part Woman, by Perumal Murugan
- Book where most of the action takes place on transportation (30 points)
- Murder on the Orient Express, by Agatha Christie
- Book where the character has a debilitating physical illness (35 points)
- Still Alice, by Lisa Genova
PopSugar Reading Challenge 2018
PopSugar gives 40+12 Reading Categories to challenge the bookworm each year. I’ve not tried any year before, but will give it a shot this time. I don’t know if I will complete the challenge, because the categories this year are a bit tricky, but I will definitely attempt to do it! You can check the categories on their website, and see if you want to try too. It’s too big to make a list for, but I think I’ll be able to combine books across reading challenges, so that’s good. I know I will be able to read a book from at least a few of the categories mentioned.
Goodreads Reading Challenge 2018
The Goodreads Reading Challenge 2018 is quite simple. I’ve to target a certain number of books I aim to read this year. And see if I can reach that mark, or even shoot past it. Last year (or rather this year 2017), I put my reading target as 50, and did get to that mark. So for 2018 too, I will keep that. If I manage to read more, well and good. But 50 is what I hope to finish.
Here’s hoping 2018 goes well with regards to reading, and maybe this time next year, I can do a recap of the books read, like I did for 2017.
(Β© Vinay Leo R. @ I Rhyme Without Reason,
27th December, 2017)
Vinay, Bhima is not a great translation. We miss the essence of the original. Try something else like One Part Woman by Perumal Murugan (in case you haven’t read).
OK. Thank you, Lata. π I’ve updated the list to reflect that minor change. π
Book#5 is looove!!!
And #7 is good too ..
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I remember your thoughts on both of those, Pratsie, so that’s an added reason why I’m looking forward to it! π
Great list…I don’t think I’ve read most of it but look forward to your reviews. Shilpa mentioned the Popsugar challenge and I was intrigued and considered it but given all the challenges I am doing plus needing to read a book a month for bookclub, I figured I’d let it go. And I’m super impressed with all of you who have goals of reading 50 books a year and comfortably achieve it. I think I need to stop watching Netflix! π
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I hope to review them on time too, Babby. They are definitely interesting, and been on my TBR for a while.
First time I’m even considering attempting the Popsugar challenge, but I’m hopeful to get at least 20 done from there. π Let’s see what transpires in the end!
This is tempting, but considering I have never finished any challenge I was a part of in the last two years (Including The Goodreads one) I am seriously debating if I should plunge into this. Hmm.. Choices Choices What do I do?
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You can always attempt Goodreads, Jb. That’s always possible to complete. π
That’s an awesome list Vinay! Some of the books are indeed interesting just by the title. Enjoy reading π
I hope that I finish them soon, Keerthi. π Thank you.
I must tell you Vinay that the murder on orient express will be a fun ride to read. I love agatha and her writings. π
I know. I’ve read a few Agatha Christie books. π It was a nice read, though not her best.
Thank you, Shruti.
Read Still Alice, mind-boggling read about the debilitating disease. Truly sent chills.
Oh yes. It has that effect for sure. Thank you, Sanjeev.