What are your reading plans for the new year?

ficbot · 12-30-2010, 10:27 AM

Does anyone have any plans for what they want to read or buy next year? I over-bought last year because I panicked and stock-piled in the days before the agency fiasco, so I have a huge backlog of unread books. That, plus my two libraries I borrow from (Toronto and Philadelphia) mean that unless a favourite author comes out with a new release I simply must have, I am going to drastically curtail my spending this year and read what I have. Here are the first on my list:

- I want to continue my one Smashwords book a week reviews. I took a break for the holidays since I was traveling and can't write on somebody else's computer but I have been enjoying this project and want to continue it.

- GraceKrispy also posted about a 'read ten free books' challenge. Again, I am not at home, so I did not look into this fully. But it is on my list to check out once I am home.

- I have some series to finish so I can clear those collections off my Kindle. Lemony Snicket, JD Robb (these are re-reads) and the Star Trek novels (these are mostly re-reads too) are first on my list! I can get through one of any of these books in one sitting, so I am going to just work my way through...

- I have a huuuuuuuge backlog of magazines from Fictionwise to get through. I subscribed at one point to three of them, enjoy them, but have to be in the right mood to read short fiction, and I guess I was not in the mood often enough

This is another collection I would like to clear off my Kindle.

- I want to try one of those 'read the bible in a year' programs, and have downloaded an iPad app for it.

- New releases I will definitely buy: Stephen King, Nora Roberts/JD Robb, Sue Grafton, Connie Willis, Douglas Coupland. Other than that, I'll wait for the library to pick it up.

So, anybody else want to share their reading plans for the new year?

user_none · 12-30-2010, 10:39 AM

Last year for me was all about long series. This year I plan to focus mainly on short stories. Baen webscriptions look really good.

Maggie Leung · 12-30-2010, 10:40 AM

Just to read and enjoy.

DiapDealer · 12-30-2010, 10:43 AM

My only plan is to have absolutely no reading "plan".

More power to those who can map out their schedule - or conform to a reading "challenge". But a big chunk of my enjoyment is a result of randomness. I hardly ever know what I'm going to read next. I finish a book... do some research... make a purchase... read that purchase. Lather, rinse, repeat.

yakuzaboss · 12-30-2010, 12:24 PM

My plan is to just read.

jgaiser · 12-30-2010, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yakuzaboss

My plan is to just read.

Hey... You've stolen my plan...

Even though I've decided to join the 100 in 2011 challenge, I'm not going to let it get in the way of just plain reading.

Elfwreck · 12-30-2010, 12:36 PM

I want to start posting ebook reviews, and am a bit stuck about where to start. I plan to read more Smashwords content, buy a few things from Baen I've been looking at, and look for creative commons nonfiction to include in the ebook library I'm putting together for my daughter's school.

GA Russell · 12-30-2010, 12:45 PM

I read a lot of non-fiction the first three months of 2010, and not so much fiction the rest of the year.

I'm now in the mood to go back to non-fiction for a while, but I got a number of fiction books for Christmas, and I won't wait too long to dive into them.

KarenH · 12-30-2010, 12:47 PM

I have some challenges on another forum that I will be doing again this year, but the only thing I'm adding new is that I want to try at least one new (to me) author every month. I tend to stay with what I know I like rather than branching out to new stuff, so I'm going to try to "broaden my literary horizons" a bit this next year!

yakuzaboss · 12-30-2010, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jgaiser

Hey... You've stolen my plan...

Even though I've decided to join the 100 in 2011 challenge, I'm not going to let it get in the way of just plain reading.

I also joined the 100 in 2011 challenge but only to see how far I can go with my reading.

taming · 12-30-2010, 01:18 PM

Before getting my reader in May, I had not read for pleasure for several years (it's a disability thing that having a reader addresses). I have a huge backlog of books to enjoy, some of which I had listened to, but still want to read.

theducks · 12-30-2010, 01:34 PM

Same as I did this year.
Same as I did last year.
Same as I did 50 years ago.

READ what I like

And lots of it

Grace Elliot · 12-30-2010, 03:04 PM

I love 'free wheeling.' I use book forums a lot and love picking up recommendations. This is a new thing for me, since Borders closed down I no longer have a good local book store to browse covers and blurbs. Instead I have an eReader and love discussing books and have widened my range of favourite authors greatly.
I was tempted to take the next step and partake in reading challenges - but decided this is a step too far - will continue to impulse buy on recommendation.

david_e · 12-30-2010, 03:48 PM

I want to focus on reading more of the classics (or what I perceive them to be).

LaurieGator · 12-30-2010, 05:37 PM

I want to try to read at least 3 classics this year. I am thinking of re-reading War and Peace (it's been 15 years) but that is low on the priority list.

I have never really had a "reading plan" so to speak. I usually just pick up books that look interesting and read them :-) I am going to try to meet the 100 books in 2011 challenge this year :-) There are lots of good books out there to read - both fiction and non-fiction!

12-30-2010, 10:27 AM	#1
ficbot Wizard Posts: 2,350 Karma: 4054142 Join Date: Sep 2008 Device: Kobo Glo, iPad/iPhone	What are your reading plans for the new year? Does anyone have any plans for what they want to read or buy next year? I over-bought last year because I panicked and stock-piled in the days before the agency fiasco, so I have a huge backlog of unread books. That, plus my two libraries I borrow from (Toronto and Philadelphia) mean that unless a favourite author comes out with a new release I simply must have, I am going to drastically curtail my spending this year and read what I have. Here are the first on my list: - I want to continue my one Smashwords book a week reviews. I took a break for the holidays since I was traveling and can't write on somebody else's computer but I have been enjoying this project and want to continue it. - GraceKrispy also posted about a 'read ten free books' challenge. Again, I am not at home, so I did not look into this fully. But it is on my list to check out once I am home. - I have some series to finish so I can clear those collections off my Kindle. Lemony Snicket, JD Robb (these are re-reads) and the Star Trek novels (these are mostly re-reads too) are first on my list! I can get through one of any of these books in one sitting, so I am going to just work my way through... - I have a huuuuuuuge backlog of magazines from Fictionwise to get through. I subscribed at one point to three of them, enjoy them, but have to be in the right mood to read short fiction, and I guess I was not in the mood often enough This is another collection I would like to clear off my Kindle. - I want to try one of those 'read the bible in a year' programs, and have downloaded an iPad app for it. - New releases I will definitely buy: Stephen King, Nora Roberts/JD Robb, Sue Grafton, Connie Willis, Douglas Coupland. Other than that, I'll wait for the library to pick it up. So, anybody else want to share their reading plans for the new year? __________________ I blog at Teleread and review at Goodreads. Come read with me!

12-30-2010, 12:36 PM	#7
Elfwreck Wizard Posts: 4,988 Karma: 21320468 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area, California, USA Device: Clié; PRS-505; EZR Pocket Pro	I want to start posting ebook reviews, and am a bit stuck about where to start. I plan to read more Smashwords content, buy a few things from Baen I've been looking at, and look for creative commons nonfiction to include in the ebook library I'm putting together for my daughter's school. __________________ When I'm not here, I'm somewhere else. Mind the rainbows.

12-30-2010, 01:34 PM	#12
theducks Staff to 4 Cats Posts: 10,684 Karma: 2485828 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The (original) Silicon Valley, USA Device: Galaxy Tab 2,Black Astak PEz, K4NT(now Wifes)	Same as I did this year. Same as I did last year. Same as I did 50 years ago. READ what I like And lots of it __________________ Using: Ubuntu(32 bit):Oneric,Precise and XPpro SP3, W7HP(64)- - Libre Office w/Writer2EPUB

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12-30-2010, 10:39 AM	#2
user_none Sigil & calibre developer Posts: 2,384 Karma: 848775 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida, USA Device: Nook STR	Last year for me was all about long series. This year I plan to focus mainly on short stories. Baen webscriptions look really good.

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Maggie Leung Wizard Posts: 1,449 Karma: 58383 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Kindle, iPad	Just to read and enjoy.

12-30-2010, 10:43 AM	#4
DiapDealer Grand Sorcerer Posts: 6,802 Karma: 23106788 Join Date: Jan 2010 Device: Kindle Fire HD, Kindle 2	My only plan is to have absolutely no reading "plan". More power to those who can map out their schedule - or conform to a reading "challenge". But a big chunk of my enjoyment is a result of randomness. I hardly ever know what I'm going to read next. I finish a book... do some research... make a purchase... read that purchase. Lather, rinse, repeat.

12-30-2010, 12:24 PM	#5
yakuzaboss Groupie Posts: 171 Karma: 58 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, BC Device: Sony PRS-650	My plan is to just read.

12-30-2010, 12:45 PM	#8
GA Russell Argos win the Grey Cup! Posts: 3,366 Karma: 11423475 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Device: jetBook Lite, Libre Pro	I read a lot of non-fiction the first three months of 2010, and not so much fiction the rest of the year. I'm now in the mood to go back to non-fiction for a while, but I got a number of fiction books for Christmas, and I won't wait too long to dive into them.

12-30-2010, 12:47 PM	#9
KarenH Addict Posts: 279 Karma: 37762 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: NW Washington State, USA Device: K3	I have some challenges on another forum that I will be doing again this year, but the only thing I'm adding new is that I want to try at least one new (to me) author every month. I tend to stay with what I know I like rather than branching out to new stuff, so I'm going to try to "broaden my literary horizons" a bit this next year!

12-30-2010, 01:18 PM	#11
taming Trying for calm & polite Posts: 3,457 Karma: 8171119 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Alberta, Canada Device: kobo original, WiFI, Touch, Glo, and Aura	Before getting my reader in May, I had not read for pleasure for several years (it's a disability thing that having a reader addresses). I have a huge backlog of books to enjoy, some of which I had listened to, but still want to read.

12-30-2010, 03:04 PM	#13
Grace Elliot Member Posts: 17 Karma: 20000 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: London Device: kindle	I love 'free wheeling.' I use book forums a lot and love picking up recommendations. This is a new thing for me, since Borders closed down I no longer have a good local book store to browse covers and blurbs. Instead I have an eReader and love discussing books and have widened my range of favourite authors greatly. I was tempted to take the next step and partake in reading challenges - but decided this is a step too far - will continue to impulse buy on recommendation.

12-30-2010, 03:48 PM	#14
david_e Seriously? Posts: 507 Karma: 2919000 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kobo Aura HD, Kobo Mini, iWhatever	I want to focus on reading more of the classics (or what I perceive them to be).

12-30-2010, 05:37 PM	#15
LaurieGator Crazy Cat Lady Posts: 96 Karma: 13662 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Arizona Device: Kindle 2i, Nook Color (Rooted)	I want to try to read at least 3 classics this year. I am thinking of re-reading War and Peace (it's been 15 years) but that is low on the priority list. I have never really had a "reading plan" so to speak. I usually just pick up books that look interesting and read them :-) I am going to try to meet the 100 books in 2011 challenge this year :-) There are lots of good books out there to read - both fiction and non-fiction!


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