Re: 50 Book Challenge!!!

[Kathryn Lacey]

Ouch... That really sucks. I've had that happen to me in the past. It's the worst. You could always start another book until then? =\

[Blackrock]

Already have. Can't resist a free Sunday afternoon passing me by without reading something

[vitamin_kitten]

Is it too late to jump in on this? 8D I kinda tl;dr'ed most of the first post. ^^; This is definitely one of my new year's resolutions -- I made it to about 16 books last year, but I'm further along this year on my list than I was this time last year, so ....

[Kathryn Lacey]

It's never too late. Your year starts whenever you want. You also don't have to read fifty books for your year. You can read anywhere from twelve to an infinite amount. hahah

[Kaito]

Haha Loki, you're cheap!
I read through the whole Dresden series, too, and the Ender Saga, Discworld and Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy in the past year, but the counter starts now, I guess.

I suggest http://bookcrossing.com/ for everyone here, might be a chance to get your hands on some books you wouldn't have thought about.

So I start as of this point, February 23rd, in no particular order:

1. Joe Abercrombie, The Blade Itself, 530 pages
2. Mat Buckland, Programming Game AI by Example, 474 pages
3. Elfer Coin, Artemis Fowl
4. Kevin Mitnick, The Art of Deception, 335 pages
5. Kevin Mitnick, The Art of Intrusion, 291 pages
6. Chuck Palahniuk, Survivor
7. Chuck Palahniuk, Invisible Monsters
8. Chuck Palahniuk, Hunted
9. Chris Wooding, The Fade
10. Steven Erikson, (The Malazan Book of the Fallen, Vol. 1) Gardens of the Moon

Spoiler:

[Kathryn Lacey]

Oooh. Kaito, you're the lucky thirteenth participant. You've been added to the first post. ^^_^^

[vitamin_kitten]

Alright, so I'm jumping on this bandwagon a bit late, but I think it'll be fun to have encouragement from other people trying to read 50 books in a year too. My list isn't 50 books long right now, because it's the leftovers from last year's attempt at this, but I'm adding books to it as I come across new ones I wanna read. If anyone has any suggestions, feel free to throw them at me.

o1. The Heretic's Daughter
o2. Tithe
o3. Valiant
o4. Ironside
o5. In the Forests of the Night
o6. Demon in my View
o7. Shattered Mirror
o8. Rivalry
o9. The Private Papers of Eastern Jewel
1o. Havemercy
11. The Last Unicorn
12. Making History
13. College Girl
14. Marley and Me
15. Paint it Black
16. Kushiel's Dart
17. Kushiel's Chosen
18. Kushiel's Avatar
19. Kushiel's Scion
2o. Kushiel's Justice
21. Kushiel's Mercy
22. Gone with the Wind
23. 1984
24. Sabriel
25. Lirael
26. Abhorsen
27. The Art of Racing in the Rain
28. Memoirs of a Woman of Pleasure
29. Lolita
3o. Kitchen
31. Cut
32. Brave New World
33. House of Leaves
34. It's Kind of a Funny Story
35. Nightlight
36. Dead Until Dark
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4/50

I guess I'm using the same key as everyone else -- bold is what I'm reading now, and strikethroughs I've finished reading. Sorry, I'm lazy and don't have authors or page counts. Maybe I'll add that later. XD

[Kathryn Lacey]

You're not late! Someone could join this in July or in December, and they would still be right on time.

The little benchmarks really aren't all that important to anyone other than the person who's doing it. The only one to which I pay attention is the number of books read. It's easier if a user keeps that one in their list so I don't have to count every strike that's been made.

[Sighlent]

I just updated mine you guys! I went and bought some spiffy new books today all of which I listed! I'm most looking forward to 'The Looking Glass Wars' series I picked up which is another rendition of 'Alice in Wonderland'! The covers look so damn cool! XD

[Cypher]

I may just join this challenge, if it gives me an excuse to use this computer for something important like, I'unno, schoolwork >_>.

I'll have a list up soon. Expect a journey through obscure science fiction novels and other topics the likes of which none have ever seen before.

[Kathryn Lacey]

That sounds fantastic, Sighlent.

Cypher, I also think that sounds cool. Maybe you'll be surprised, and some people will recognize some of those books you list?

[vitamin_kitten]

Updated my list with two books -- I'll probably add page numbers and authors sometime today.

[Guest]

I've finally started reading again, and I finished the book in two days! So that is two books down for me. Still plunging through those textbooks, but I'm almost done with them. I have some catch-up reading to do.

[Psychotic Flesh]

I finished my second book last night.
^_^

Slow going considering I should be completing one book per week, but I'm definitely reading more often due to this challenge.

[Kathryn Lacey]

I'm glad you're reading again, Silvone!

Psychotic, the challenge is just something fun to attempt. It doesn't really matter if people really complete it. It's just gives a purpose toward reading more often. I really wanted to read more, and I thought others here would like to do the same. I'm glad that it's actually working. ^^_^^

[Blackrock]

Just finished with "A Game of Thrones", must say, it's a great read. Can't wait to get my hands on the second book!

[Cypher]

Alright, here's Cypher's List, which is obviously still in progress:

1. The Gunslinger (Stephen King, ?/?)
2. The Drawing of the Three (Stephen King, ?/?)
3. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (Hunter S. Thompson, ?/?)
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[Guest]

Finally finished the my fourth book, and the Forgotten Realms: Haunted Lands trilogy! To any Forgotten Realms fans, you should definitely pick up this series. It was certainly well worth the read.

[Guest]

I wanted to wait until I was starting a new book to begin this challenge...and what better way to kick it off than with the first book in the second trilogy of Kushiel's Legacy? ^^ I don't think I'll actually be completing this challenge, but...I suppose we'll see! With the seemingly endless journey of my undergraduate education coming to its conclusion in two days, I should have more time to read for leisure. Perhaps I can finish my fifty books after all! At the very least, I'll be reading as much as I can throughout the year, to keep both my mind sharp and my inspiration flowing.

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1. Kushiel's Scion by Jacqueline Carey 943 pages
2. Kushiel's Justice by Jacqueline Carey
3. Kushiel's Mercy by Jacqueline Carey
4. Naamah's Kiss by Jacqueline Carey
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Benchmarks
- I have read zero out of fifty books so far.
- Began: 03.09.10
- Reached 5 Books:
- Reached 10 books:
- Reached 25 books:
- Reached 35 books:
- Reached 50 books:
- Pages Read:

[Sunwolf007]

Just updated mine. I didn't realize I have started so many books and not finished them. I blame college for only making me read parts when I want to read the whole thing and then get stuck doing that over the summer. I did finish my second book though.

[Guest]

I finally finished my fifth book. Took me long enough...

I'm not sure what I'm going to read next, but I think I will alternate between Sci-Fi and fantasy.

[Kathryn Lacey]

I've updated the front page with everyone's progress. ^^_^^

[Guest]

I finally finished Mistborn: The Final Empire! Now I have to go out and buy the next two with my new Borders gift card

I've now finished 6 of my 50 books!

Edit: book list updated, by the way.

[Kathryn Lacey]

Sorry. I've been neglecting this, but I haven't been around as much as I usually am. I'll update the first post as soon as I'm able.

[Guest]

I usually read two books per week, so if I manage to keep that routine, I'll lengthen my challenge to 100 books. For now it'll be 50 though.

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1. The Seven Words You Can't Say On Television by Steven Pinker 77 pages
2. The Reckoning by Kelley Armstrong 391 pages
3. Illusionen om Gud (The God Delusion) by Richard Dawkins 392 pages
4. Nightlight - a Parody by The Harvard Lampoon 154 pages
5. Love in the Time of Dragons by Katie MacAlister 331 pages
6. Undead and Unwelcome by MaryJanice Davidson 266 pages
7. Eragon by Christopher Paolini 742 pages
8. Burned by P.C. and Kristin Cast 323 pages
9. Master's Guide - Munchkin by Andrew Hackard, Steve Jackson and Philip Reed 47 pages
10. Eldest by Christopher Paolini 668 pages
11. Brisingr by Christopher Paolini 748 pages
12. ...om detta må ni berätta... (book about the holocaust) by Stéphane Bruchfeld and Paul A. Levine 105 pages
13. *Price of Passage by Aubrey Ross* 83 pages
14. Moon Sworn by Keri Arthur 395 pages
15. *Smolder by Willa Okati* 73 pages
16. *Bloodhound by Tamora Pierce* 549 pages
17. *Price of Pleasure by Aubrey Ross* 83 pages
18. *Eve of Seduction by Lizzie Lynn Lee* 103 pages
19. Sweden - Inside Out by Anita Shenoi 124 pages
20. Lover Mine by J. R. Ward 512 pages
21. Personal Demons by Stacia Kane 307 pages
22. Japans Historia (Japan's History) by Ingemar Ottosson and Thomas Ekholm 337 pages
23. The Short Second Life of Bree by Stephenie Meyer 178 pages
24. *Marly's Choice by Lora Leigh* 179 pages
25. Sarah's Seduction by Lora Leigh 190 pages
26. Heather's Gift by Lora Leigh 176 pages
27. August Heat by Lora Leigh 59 pages
28. What would Jane Austen do? by Laurie Brown 333 pages
29. Reflex - Samhällskunskap för Gymnasieskolan (Social studies textbook) by Hans Almgren, Stefan Höjelid and Erik Nilsson 363 pages
30. Domes of Fire by David and Leigh Eddings 584 pages
31. The Shining Ones by David and Leigh Eddings 608 pages
32. The Hidden City by David and Leigh Eddings 616 pages
33. Naked in Death by J.D Robb (Nora Roberts) 306 pages
34. Glory in Death by J.D Robb (Nora Roberts) 296 pages
35. Immortal in Death by J.D Robb (Nora Roberts) 296 pages
36. Nightseer by Laurell K. Hamilton 303 pages
37. Monstrous Regiment by Terry Pratchett 494 pages
38. Divine Misdemeanors by Laurell K. Hamilton 371 pages
39. Demon Inside by Stacia Kane 353 pages
40. Demon Possessed by Stacia Kane 321 pages
41. Living with a Demon by Amanda Steiger 61 pages
42. *Price of Passion by Aubrey Ross* 91 pages
43. The Scarletti Curse by Christine Feehan 375 pages
44. Burning up by Angela Knight, Nalini Singh, Virginia Kantra and Meljean Brook 343 pages
45. Rapture in Death by J.D Robb (Nora Roberts) 294 pages 947
46. Ceremony in Death by J.D Robb (Nora Roberts) 310 pages
47. Vengeance in Death by J.D Robb (Nora Roberts) 357 pages
48. Holiday in Death by J.D Robb (Nora Roberts) 308 pages
49. Conspiracy in Death by J.D Robb (Nora Roberts) 372 pages
50. Loyalty in Death by J.D Robb (Nora Roberts) 358 pages
51. Witness in Death by J.D Robb (Nora Roberts) 338 pages
52. Judgement in Death by J.D Robb (Nora Roberts) 356 pages
53. Silent Night by J.D Robb (Nora Roberts), Susan Plunkett, Dee Holmes, Claire Cross 340 pages
54. Stora Manualen - När du flyttar hemifrån (The Large Manual - When you move away from home/your parents) by Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson and Karin Oddner 174 pages
55. Three Days to Dead by Kelly Meding 405 pages
56. Kiss of the Rose by Kate Pearce 296 pages
57. Betrayal in Death by J.D Robb (Nora Roberts) 355 pages
58. Seduction in Death by J.D Robb (Nora Roberts) 354 pages
59. Reunion in Death by J.D Robb (Nora Roberts) 371 pages
60. Purity in Death by J.D Robb (Nora Roberts) 355 pages
61. Portrait in Death by J.D Robb (Nora Roberts) 347 pages
62. Imitation in Death by J.D Robb (Nora Roberts) 342 pages
63. Remember When by Nora Roberts and J.D Robb 483 pages
64. Out of This World by J.D Robb, Laurell K. Hamilton, Susan Krinard and Maggie Shayne 357 pages
65. The Mammoth Book of Paranormal Romance edited by Trisha Telep 528 pages
66. Wolf at the Door by Christine Warren 336 pages
67. She's No Faerie Princess by Christine Warren 333 pages

Key
If it has a slash through it, I’ve completed it.
* means I am rereading a book.

Benchmarks
- I have read sixty-three out of a hundred books so far.
- Began: Friday, April 9th, 2010
- Reached 5 Books: Sunday, May 2nd, 2010
- Reached 10 Books: Wednesday, May 26th, 2010
- Reached 15 Books: Monday, May 31st, 2010
- Reached 25 Books: Sunday, June 27th, 2010
- Reached 35 Books: Sunday, July 18th, 2010
- Reached 50 Books: Tuesday, August 17, 2010
- Reached 65 Books:
- Reached 80 Books:
- Reached 100 Books:
- Pages Read: 19519

[Kathryn Lacey]

The first post has been officially updated with everyone's progress.

Welcome to the Challenge, Felicia. You've been added to the first post. ^^_^^

[MoiraofWords]

And the number has been achieved! But i'm not done just yet.

[Kathryn Lacey]

Congratulations, Moira! You're our first to complete the challenge, and you've done it quite speedily. ^^_^^

If you want to enlarge your yearly total, feel free. You may also choose to start over again. If you increase the number of books you want to read this year, I'll still add you to the list of those who have completed their challenge ((because you originally began with fifty, and you've achieved that)), but you'll remain as a participant with an increased number. If you choose to start again, you can use the same post or make a fresh one.

[MoiraofWords]

I think i shall increase it to the all mighty... HUNDRED! Double the pleasure, double the fun, with doublemint doublemint--- ahem.

You know what I mean ^^

[Kathryn Lacey]

hahah I'll edit the first post accordingly. ^^_^^

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