January in books!
Since this is the first time I’ve set myself a reading challenge over on Goodreads, I thought it would be a nice idea to post a sort of monthly update throughout the year to keep track of my progress so far. My official target is at least 40 books and within that I am hoping to include a mix of adult, YA, kid’s lit, graphic novels, poetry, traditional and indie books – a bit of everything!
As things stand, I’ve read 9 books so far this year, which I’m pleased with (here’s hoping the momentum lasts). Within those, there’s a decent mix of fiction genres, a poetry collection and 3 indie books which feels like a pretty solid start to my 2015 reading ventures.
How is your reading going? Any good books to recommend?
I don’t like a lot of the drama that goes on over at Goodreads between readers and writers, but I love that I have somewhere to easily view all the books I’ve read during the year.
I’m also making good progress towards my goal this year. Hopefully we can keep it up together. :]
YES! I couldn’t agree more. I love the ‘to read’ list for keeping track of books I like the sound of, and it’s interesting to mark our progress and that sort of thing, but I think a lot of Goodreads feels really negative.
Gad to hear you’re making good progress. We can cheer each other on as we go 🙂
Nine books in a month is great – colour me impressed 😉 I’ve just listed the books I aim to read in my own challenge and I’m really excited about digging in. My goals are going okay. I might not be doing as well as you, but I can still cheer you on!
Thank you! I surprised myself by reaching 9 in all honesty so I’m not going to hold my breath for that kind of progress every month just yet 😉
Still, it’s nice to get things off on a positive note. Glad to hear you’re making progress too. I’ll be at the side lines cheering for you 🙂
That means a lot. I truly value your support, you’re a totally awesome blogging friend 🙂
I could say the same for you, and I’m sure plenty of people here on WordPress would agree with me 🙂
Thanks, Callum. We are a pretty cool blogging bunch! 😉 Those I consider friends on here have taught me so much. I feel very lucky.
Wow, impressive work. That’s a lot of reading. But always good to read as much as possible. Glad your year goals are starting out well!
Thank you! I hope you’ve had a great start to the year.
You’re welcome. Glad to hear it!
9? 9?! Oh my word, I am so behind 😀 I am still lingering on only 1 book read!
Not to worry, everyone’s schedule and targets are different 🙂