To read 100 books - Page 3

Joykins · 04-13-2011, 03:27 PM

I'm already finished with my 100 and about 50 ahead but I've been lax about logging them anywhere but my goodreads shelf.

orlok · 04-13-2011, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Anthem

Unfortunately, I have run in to a gigantic pile of total crap lately. I started and stopped a Dean Koontz book within 60 pages (it was god-awful).

As a matter of interest, which one was it? I find his books either pretty good, or quite mediocre. The latest Frankenstein (#4 Lost Souls) was awful.

Rumpelteazer · 04-13-2011, 04:52 PM

I'm hoping to finish book 41 tonight so I'm ahead. I am surprised because I thought this challenge wouldn't change my reading pattern but I'm still reading a lot more books than before.

wyndslash · 04-13-2011, 08:03 PM

i'm trying not to think about my own personal book goals, else i might concentrate more on the number of books rather than the content

but according to GR, i've read 22/100. i don't think i'll make 100 this year though, for two reasons:

1. money
2. free time

both of which are sorely lacking

Loosheesh · 04-13-2011, 08:48 PM

I'm past 100 (106 at the time of writing this), and will now be updating my goal on a monthly basis. Included in this total are 20 audiobooks, 11 short stories/novellas (they're counted as books on Goodreads so ... *shrug*) and 3 non-fictions.

My progress seems bloated because I devour Harlequins and the like

rdfry · 04-13-2011, 09:31 PM

I am slightly behind, but I will catch up and get back on schedule.

shanghaichica · 04-14-2011, 04:04 AM

I'm at 19, so still have a lot more to read to reach the target.

Hamlet53 · 04-14-2011, 09:24 AM

With 36 books read so far I am ahead of the pace to finish 100 books or more by years end. That's good as I am about to move and that is going to occupy most of the time I could have spend reading for the rest of this month. In addition to the Mobile Reads book of the month I have been participating in my local library's afternoon and evening bookclubs both. This has been a good inducement.

hedwig · 04-14-2011, 10:12 AM

I am at 31 books ranging between 300-450 pages in length. I have enjoyed finding new genres and new authors, which I would not have done if I hadn't joined the challenge so it is really rewarding.
This is the first time I have ever kept track and if I don't reach the goal of 100 its not the end of the world because I have learned a lot about myself and my reading habits just from participating.
I wish you all good luck with your challenges!

jbcohen · 04-14-2011, 10:30 AM

Added a second ticker for the page numbers. Wyndash, try project gutenberg, which will get you free books, chose from well over one hundred books you can make the goal with what gutenberg has for you. Crusader - you seem a tad a head.

rogue_librarian · 04-14-2011, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jbcohen

Added a second ticker for the page numbers.

You might want to rethink that, as it probably violates the forum rules for signatures...

wyndslash · 04-14-2011, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jbcohen

Added a second ticker for the page numbers. Wyndash, try project gutenberg, which will get you free books, chose from well over one hundred books you can make the goal with what gutenberg has for you.

you're right. i need to force myself to read books that have more substance :P

jersysman · 04-14-2011, 10:46 AM

I didn't get started on this goal until March and am way behind. But, I just see this as a goal. If I get there (doubtful) it will be great... if I don't it will still be great. It just gives me the incentive and something to strive towards. Plus, I have expanded my horizons into different genres and it is taking me longer to read those. I'll keep plugging along and see what I can do. Congrats to those that are at or exceeding the rate that will let them surpass the goal! Congrats also to the rest of us who will not reach the goal, but will have enjoyed reading nevertheless!

Anthem · 04-14-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by orlok

As a matter of interest, which one was it? I find his books either pretty good, or quite mediocre. The latest Frankenstein (#4 Lost Souls) was awful.

Frankenstein: Prodigal Son. I couldn't decide whether to stab my eyes out or perform a self-lobotomy. I'll never go there again!

DixieGal · 04-14-2011, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jersysman

I didn't get started on this goal until March and am way behind. But, I just see this as a goal. If I get there (doubtful) it will be great... if I don't it will still be great. It just gives me the incentive and something to strive towards. Plus, I have expanded my horizons into different genres and it is taking me longer to read those. I'll keep plugging along and see what I can do. Congrats to those that are at or exceeding the rate that will let them surpass the goal! Congrats also to the rest of us who will not reach the goal, but will have enjoyed reading nevertheless!

04-13-2011, 08:03 PM	#34
wyndslash Wizard Posts: 2,951 Karma: 3000001 Join Date: Feb 2011 Device: Kindle 3 wifi, Kindle Fire	i'm trying not to think about my own personal book goals, else i might concentrate more on the number of books rather than the content but according to GR, i've read 22/100. i don't think i'll make 100 this year though, for two reasons: 1. money 2. free time both of which are sorely lacking Last edited by wyndslash; 04-13-2011 at 08:56 PM.

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04-13-2011, 03:27 PM	#31
Joykins Wizard Posts: 1,601 Karma: 9211856 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: kindle Oasis 2018, kindle 4 NT, kindle PW2, iPhone, iPad mini	I'm already finished with my 100 and about 50 ahead but I've been lax about logging them anywhere but my goodreads shelf.

04-13-2011, 04:52 PM	#33
Rumpelteazer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 5,098 Karma: 24047426 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Utrecht, the Netherlands Device: Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition	I'm hoping to finish book 41 tonight so I'm ahead. I am surprised because I thought this challenge wouldn't change my reading pattern but I'm still reading a lot more books than before.

04-13-2011, 08:48 PM	#35
Loosheesh Wizard Posts: 1,674 Karma: 3111989 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Jianghu Device: PW1, PW5, iPhone SE 2016, iPhone 13 Pro, iPad Pro 9.7, iPad Pro 2021	I'm past 100 (106 at the time of writing this), and will now be updating my goal on a monthly basis. Included in this total are 20 audiobooks, 11 short stories/novellas (they're counted as books on Goodreads so ... shrug) and 3 non-fictions. My progress seems bloated because I devour Harlequins and the like

04-13-2011, 09:31 PM	#36
rdfry loving the books Posts: 374 Karma: 18825402 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: DFW Device: Rooted Nook, Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4, Galaxy Note 5, 2 Fire 7s Note 8	I am slightly behind, but I will catch up and get back on schedule.

04-14-2011, 04:04 AM	#37
shanghaichica Guru Posts: 987 Karma: 5782970 Join Date: Jul 2010 Device: Scribe,Kindle Oasis 3, iPad Pro 11, iPhone 13 Pro Max,iPad mini 6, PW5	I'm at 19, so still have a lot more to read to reach the target.

04-14-2011, 09:24 AM	#38
Hamlet53 Nameless Being	With 36 books read so far I am ahead of the pace to finish 100 books or more by years end. That's good as I am about to move and that is going to occupy most of the time I could have spend reading for the rest of this month. In addition to the Mobile Reads book of the month I have been participating in my local library's afternoon and evening bookclubs both. This has been a good inducement.

04-14-2011, 10:12 AM	#39
hedwig Book Worm Posts: 116 Karma: 158766 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Kindle Paperwhite, iPad Air, iPad Mini, iPod Touch 5	I am at 31 books ranging between 300-450 pages in length. I have enjoyed finding new genres and new authors, which I would not have done if I hadn't joined the challenge so it is really rewarding. This is the first time I have ever kept track and if I don't reach the goal of 100 its not the end of the world because I have learned a lot about myself and my reading habits just from participating. I wish you all good luck with your challenges!

04-14-2011, 10:30 AM	#40
jbcohen Wizard Posts: 3,025 Karma: 11196738 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Piper College Device: Samsung A21	Added a second ticker for the page numbers. Wyndash, try project gutenberg, which will get you free books, chose from well over one hundred books you can make the goal with what gutenberg has for you. Crusader - you seem a tad a head.

04-14-2011, 10:46 AM	#43
jersysman Wizard Posts: 1,747 Karma: 3761220 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Pennsylvania Device: T1 Red, Kindle Fire, Kindle PW, PW2, Nook HD+, Kobo Mini, Aura HD	I didn't get started on this goal until March and am way behind. But, I just see this as a goal. If I get there (doubtful) it will be great... if I don't it will still be great. It just gives me the incentive and something to strive towards. Plus, I have expanded my horizons into different genres and it is taking me longer to read those. I'll keep plugging along and see what I can do. Congrats to those that are at or exceeding the rate that will let them surpass the goal! Congrats also to the rest of us who will not reach the goal, but will have enjoyed reading nevertheless!

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