CalvinHobbes Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Does anyone have any specific reading goals for 2013? Personally I plan on reading 52 books, one every week, and writing reviews on each of them. It might be difficult because I plan on reading a lot of classics that are longer than standard. Link to comment
cracked_belle Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 I'm shooting for two a month, so 24.although, you make me want to set my goal at one a week now.must ... resist ... temptation ...... there is never a sudden revelation, a complete and tidy explanation for why it happened, or why it ends, or Why or Who you are. you want one and I want one, but there isn't one. it comes in bits and pieces, and you stitch them together wherever they fit, and when you are done you hold yourself up, and still there are holes and you are a rag doll, invented, imperfect. and yet you are all that you have, so you must be Enough. there is no other way. ― Marya Hornbacher, Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia Link to comment
bigm141414 Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Ouch, 52 in one year is a ghuge goal. You can do it! As for me, with school and work I am going to cut down on my personal reading, but I have one big goal for the year and that is to re read the entire Wheel of Time series now that it is finished (book 13 came out a few months ago). I have been reading these books since 2000 and finally the journey is over. I stopped at book 9 because I wanted to read the whole series after it was done. So yeah. Lots to read. Also want to read K-Starr's book when it comes out in March. "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
weirdquark Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 Does anyone have any specific reading goals for 2013? Personally I plan on reading 52 books, one every week, and writing reviews on each of them. It might be difficult because I plan on reading a lot of classics that are longer than standard.One of my roommates did something similar, except she did a book a day. Some days she opted for very short picture books to give her brain a break and there were one or two books that she had to stop because she didn't have the time to get through all of it AND do a review, but most of the books were of standard length. (She also read other things while doing this -- the review books all had to be things she hadn't read before and sometimes she wanted old familiar comfort reading.) She's hoping to publish a book about the experience and is at the stage where she has to cut the reviews down to fit in a standard size book. (She has at least three times the material needed and that's just reviews and not any extra commentary.)So one a week sounds very reasonable to me, though it does depend on how fast you read. I lift heavy things. Current Challenge Between Challenges Workout Log Sassafrass: a capella folk fantasy mythology Link to comment
cracked_belle Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 As for me, with school and work I am going to cut down on my personal reading, but I have one big goal for the year and that is to re read the entire Wheel of Time series now that it is finished (book 13 came out a few months ago). I have been reading these books since 2000 and finally the journey is over. I stopped at book 9 because I wanted to read the whole series after it was done. So yeah. Lots to read.so that's right over one a month. you can totally do that, BigM. there is never a sudden revelation, a complete and tidy explanation for why it happened, or why it ends, or Why or Who you are. you want one and I want one, but there isn't one. it comes in bits and pieces, and you stitch them together wherever they fit, and when you are done you hold yourself up, and still there are holes and you are a rag doll, invented, imperfect. and yet you are all that you have, so you must be Enough. there is no other way. ― Marya Hornbacher, Wasted: A Memoir of Anorexia and Bulimia Link to comment
PrincessHeather Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 I'm also shooting for 2 per month. I tried to do one every week this year, and accomplished only about half, and that included the books I have to read for grad school. So 2 a month of only personal/fun selections. "On Wednesdays we SQUAT"www.healthyprincessblog.wordpress.comCurrent Challenge | Coconut Oil is Magic | My Fitness Origins | My Epic Quest for Happily Ever After Link to comment
JasontheKiwi Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 I just plan to read more and always look for better books, I cant read enough... reading Fall of Kings by Ken Follett at the mo, it's rather good. My BlogMy Book Reviews "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect." - Mark Twain Link to comment
CalvinHobbes Posted December 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 I just plan to read more and always look for better books, I cant read enough... reading Fall of Kings by Ken Follett at the mo, it's rather good.That's in the list for me (the whole series actually). Very glad to hear it's good. Link to comment
JasontheKiwi Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 That's in the list for me (the whole series actually). Very glad to hear it's good.Yeah I loved Pillars of the earth... never read at worlds end though. I'm just over a third of the way into fall of kings and am riveted so far, there is so much happening and has not been a single boring second, which is fantastic. I hate when a big book dribbles on in the middle and then it's an effort to finish. It's only the second Follett book I've read. Are you going to post your reviews somewhere, maybe on a blog or something? I'll be keen to read them. My BlogMy Book Reviews "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect." - Mark Twain Link to comment
Oogiem Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Does anyone have any specific reading goals for 2013? .Well I blew right past my 2012 goal of 64 books read in 2012 because I was at 88 at the end of November! I now have a habit of reading for a short while just before bed which really powers through the books.So my goal for 2013 is to knock off all the saved books in my kindle that I got but haven't read yet. I am also going on a book diet. I cannot buy any more new fiction books until I finish reading all the fiction books currently in my kindle. Reference books are the exception, if I find those and need them then they don't count against my book buying diet. ;-) Oogie McGuire Black Sheep Shepherdess STR 4.25 | DEX 4.5 | STA 3.75 | CON 3 | WIS 4.75 | CHA 1 Link to comment
shortstuff Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 I am also going on a book diet. I cannot buy any more new fiction books until I finish reading all the fiction books currently in my kindle. Reference books are the exception, if I find those and need them then they don't count against my book buying diet. ;-)I have never heard of someone going on a book buying diet, but as someone that loves reading, I can totally see a few reasons why one might go on one.Have you got many yet to read? STR – 24.45, DEX – 13.50, STA – 23.50, CON – 21.40, WIS – 27.65, CHA – 4.50When the sun comes up, you better start running - Thomas FriedmenEpic Quest - Current Challenge - Twitter - Goodreads - Fitbit - blog Link to comment
LessJos Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Odd. It never occurred to me to count how many books I read in a year. I am a serious bookworm though. I read as many as I can. Just never count them. pre-AssassinClear eyes, full heart, can't lose!Twitter Link to comment
Oogiem Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Have you got many yet to read?68 on one of the kindles, 5 on the other and 10 paper books that are fiction. So yeah, I overbought.... Oogie McGuire Black Sheep Shepherdess STR 4.25 | DEX 4.5 | STA 3.75 | CON 3 | WIS 4.75 | CHA 1 Link to comment
littlewings Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Definitely wish I had this much time to read, (as well as the attention span) but school books tend to take priority during the year, so not sure if I qualify as a bookworm but I always enjoy good books. For 2013 though, my goal is to finish the whole Game of Thrones series before the next TV season comes out! Link to comment
Omega Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 I read 15 this year so I'm shooting for 30 for 2013 Link to comment
JasontheKiwi Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 I think I read and finished over 30 this year, there was a bunch of shit ones I started but didn't complete. My BlogMy Book Reviews "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect." - Mark Twain Link to comment
humanperson832 Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 I decided just a few hours ago that I want to start reading The Economist regularly. I have a professor who heralds how surprisingly funny it is, since it's written by a bunch of British guys with super dry humor. Between that and seeing an internship listing mentioning it, I decided it's about time I start reading it. So, there it is. My 2013 reading goal: read as many issues of the Economist, cover-to-cover, as possible. Link to comment
JasontheKiwi Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 I decided just a few hours ago that I want to start reading The Economist regularly. I have a professor who heralds how surprisingly funny it is, since it's written by a bunch of British guys with super dry humor. Between that and seeing an internship listing mentioning it, I decided it's about time I start reading it. So, there it is. My 2013 reading goal: read as many issues of the Economist, cover-to-cover, as possible.Nice one... it's a good mag eh. I tired to 'get into it' though a while back but just couldn't sustain it for long, prob because I'm not very financial minded. I do rather enjoy a good read of New Scientist mag though (despite my non-science background). Best of luck with your goal My BlogMy Book Reviews "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect." - Mark Twain Link to comment
JasontheKiwi Posted December 23, 2012 Report Share Posted December 23, 2012 I read 15 this year so I'm shooting for 30 for 2013Sweet goal. What sort of books you like? My BlogMy Book Reviews "Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it's time to pause and reflect." - Mark Twain Link to comment
OrangeJorwell Posted December 25, 2012 Report Share Posted December 25, 2012 I tried reading 100 books in a year once, but didn't get anywhere near it. I'm shooting for 52 this time. It would be more, but I'm a really slow reader and a lot of the books I read are quite long. Level 3 RangerSTR: 6 | DEX: 3 | STA: 9 | CON: 4 | WIS: 6 | CHA: 5 Current Challenge Link to comment
Devyn Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 I want to get all of my physics books read. I have a lot of books on quantum theory and they're just sitting on my shelf! Level 17 Half Kender Assassin XP 1700 Link to comment
Michael Ramm Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 I have decided for 2013 NOT to have a number of books read as a goal, but rather I want to read the 12 book History of Middle-earth. I am re-reading The Hobbit right now because I am so pissed off at the movie adaptation of the book. I have always been fascinated by the detailed history that Tolkien created in creating Middle-earth. I have always wanted to read the Histories, but never had the time. It makes it easy being a 12 book series and there are 12 months of next year. Atlab'Urlyren Druu'giir -- Apprentice of the Crimson RebelLevel 2 Drow Adventurer----------------------------------------------------------------------------------STR 3 | CON 7 | DEX 3 | WIS 5 | STA 1 | CHA 2----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Introduction | Current Challenge | @michaelramm Link to comment
OrangeJorwell Posted December 26, 2012 Report Share Posted December 26, 2012 I *love* Lord of the Rings, and the History is great for referencing, but I don't think I could read them straight through. It's just sooo dry and there's so many pointless notes that Christopher felt the need to include. Level 3 RangerSTR: 6 | DEX: 3 | STA: 9 | CON: 4 | WIS: 6 | CHA: 5 Current Challenge Link to comment
Michael Ramm Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 Well, I am going to do one per month since there are 12 volumes and 12 months. Atlab'Urlyren Druu'giir -- Apprentice of the Crimson RebelLevel 2 Drow Adventurer----------------------------------------------------------------------------------STR 3 | CON 7 | DEX 3 | WIS 5 | STA 1 | CHA 2----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Introduction | Current Challenge | @michaelramm Link to comment
guest439437484421 Posted December 27, 2012 Report Share Posted December 27, 2012 I thought this link would be relevent for everyone here: Scientific Speed Reading: How to Read 300% Faster in 20 Minutes Lvl 5 Penguin Warrior: 10 Str, 3.5 Dex, 6.5 STA, 23.5 CON, 12.25 WIS, 5.75 CHAIntro | Current Challenge Thread | Character sheetMy Personal Blog | My Food Blog There are no failures, only learning pains Link to comment
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