Now that a new year has come around, that means one thing – a new Goodreads reading challenge! Last year, I set myself a goal of 50 books which I managed to surpass in the summer. In 2015, I actually managed to read a grand total of 118 books – and that was with some massive reading slumps.
With that in mind, I am attempting to read 125 books this year. It should be achievable as I would certainly have managed it if I hadn’t hit so many reading slumps throughout the year. I don’t really have a particular genre I will be sticking too, no real reading resolutions as such except to get both my physical TBR and Kindle TBR down somewhat and to donate any books I no longer want to keep (read or unread) to local charity shops.
The stats for my 2015 Goodreads reading challenge are quite interesting, showcasing that I read almost any genre, almost any length. I did find myself reading a lot of cosy mysteries last year but I find them really easy reads and I really enjoy them – so why not? They probably helped boost my total a lot too – but it doesn’t matter if your book is 200 pages long or 900, its still a book and can be counted towards your challenge.
I am considering writing a post at the beginning each month, wrapping up what I’ve read and my thoughts and updating you on how I am getting on with my Goodreads reading challenge, keeping me accountable and giving me something to look back on at the end of the year. Wish me luck!
How awesome is it that you can keep track like this! I would love to set this up but I fear that I would have about 4 books read by the end of the year – I managed my totally of 12 books this year – and I want to try to beat that this year!
Ergh I failed so badly with the Goodreads challenge this year. The number of books I read each year has been rapidly declining since I got to university but I’m hoping to change that this year!! Would love to read a monthly update about how you’re getting along 🙂
Wowsers how on earth did you manage to read so many books, it makes my 35 look totally rubbish in comparison eek x
You have just reminded me that I haven’t signed up for the Goodreads challenge so far this year. Must get over there and do so.
Thats amazing! I need to honestly start reading! so far i read blogs and inspirational books but there is not much of read there. You always keep me motivated! happy new year!
Wow you read so many books last year. Good luck with this year.
What a lovely challenge! I adore reading so may well sign up to this.
Wow that’s a lot of books! I’m aiming to read more books this year but I don’t think I’d reach 125, my bestie would though!
Wow you’ve read so many! I really need to get back into reading and I’m using my holiday to do that. I have the book I Let You Go to read while I’m away, hoping it’s great! Xxx
Well done for reading so many books last year. This post has inspired me to pick up a book tomorrow and start reading again! x