Wow. Where did 2023 go? I feel like I blinked and suddenly I'm packing my bags to head home for the holidays. I have about five books still to read to meet last year's goal and I'm not sure I'll make it! I always feel like I need to add a little something interesting in this introduction to be creative and fun and bond with everyone. But then I think about all those online recipes where you have to scroll through a 28 page summary of the author's childhood before you can learn how to make their special lemonade (squeeze lemons into pitcher, add sugar, water and ice to taste) and I realize that maybe I just have to say ENJOY!!!! As always, here is a google docs spreadsheet where you can track your books. and here is a printable pdf for your convenience. Lots of extra special thanks to my friend Karly McCutchan for the wonderful graphics this year. If you're looking for someone to do graphic design work for you, check out her awesome website.
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The 52 Book Club’s 2024 Reading Challenge Do you love reading? Whether you’re an avid reader who finished hundreds of books last year or a brand-new bookworm who simply wants to read mo…
This fun 2024 reading challenge features 30 prompts to follow - using either new or backlist books - with a free printable PDF checklist!
This year marks the fifth year of the world reading challenge, where we travel the globe through literature that represents each country.
This delightful collection of 25 reading challenges and rewards inspires bookworms to live their best reading life. Each pocket inside this portfolio challenges readers to a literary challenge. Once the reader completes a challenge, they can open the pocket to claim their bookish prize. Use these challenges to finally tackle your to-be-read pile, check out the books on Bookstagram and Booktok you’ve been dying to read, or discover new and hidden treasures.The perfect gift for book lovers of all ages, genres, and abilities, The Ultimate Reading Challenge encourages bibliophiles to:Read personallyRe-read a book you loved as a child.Ask a family member what book has made a lasting impression on them. Read compassionately Read a book that features an indigenous person.Read a book about a person with a disability. Read broadlyVisit your local bookstore and ask a bookseller to recommend a book.Read in a place you’ve never read before. Engage creativelyMake a snack or meal described in a book you’ve read.Write a letter to someone who has influenced your reading life.Prizes include:A laser-engraved wooden bookmarkBookish greeting cardsCoffee cup sleeveBook dartsA mini notebookAnd much more!
Do you have books on your to-read list that already released? Do you struggle to get to those backlist books with all the new releases each year? Do you enjoy relaxed reading challenges you can do at your own pace? Then it’s time to beat your backlist! Started in 2017, Beat the Backlist is here […]
