Reading Challenge Wrap Up: February 2017

Welcome to my reading challenges recap for 2017!  This is a monthly post where I’ll be updating my progress throughout the year by challenge so you (and I) can see a breakdown of what I’ve read and which goals those books apply to.  I’m always open to suggestions in the comments as well! If you’re interested in learning more about any of the challenges below, you can view my sign-up post!

Goal: 75

Read so far: 22

Books Read: Windwitch by Susan Dennard (The Witchlands #2), How to Love by Katie Cotugno, Stealing Parker by Miranda Kenneally (Hundred Oaks #2), Alex, Approximately by Jenn Bennett, The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater (The Raven Cycle #1), Broken Prince by Erin Watt (The Royals #2), Archie Volume 2 by Mark Waid & Veronica Fish, Dark Matter by Blake Crouch, Komomo Confiserie vol 4

Favorite read of the month:

DARK MATTER BY BLAKE CROUCH

Goal: 40

Read so far: 3

Favorite Read of the month: Since I consider The Raven Boys to be paranormal, Windwitch wins by default even though I didn’t love it

Goal: 21+

Read so far: 3

Favorite read of the month: How to Love by Katie Cotugno AND Alex, Approximately by Jenn Bennett are so closely tied

Goal: 1-30

Read so far: 4

Favorite read of the month: Alex, Approximately by Jenn Bennett

Goal: 20

Read so far: 4

Favorite read of the monthAlex, Approximately by Jenn Bennett

Goal: 30

Read so far: 14

Favorite Read of the month: The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater – Also I am killing the RockMyTBR challenge, thankyouverymuch

Goal: 51-75 points

Points so far: 12 points

Favorite read of the month: Stealing Parker by Miranda Kenneally

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Reading Challenge Wrap Up: January 2017 + GIVEAWAY

Welcome to my reading challenges recap for 2017!  This is a monthly post where I’ll be updating my progress throughout the year by challenge so you (and I) can see a breakdown of what I’ve read and which goals those books apply to.  I’m always open to suggestions in the comments as well! If you’re interested in learning more about any of the challenges below, you can view my sign-up post!

Goal: 75

Read so far: 9

Books Read: The Amateurs by Sara Shepard (The Amateur #1), The Fixer by Jennifer Lynn Barnes (The Fixer #1), A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab (Shades of Magic #2), P.S. I Like You by Kasie West, Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake (Three Dark Crowns #1), Girl Against the Universe by Paula Stokes, The Cozy Life: Rediscover the Joy of Simple Things Through the Danish Concept of Hygge by Pia Edberg, Seven Days of You by Cecilia Vinesse, The Careful Undressing of Love by Corey Ann Haydu

Favorite read of the month:

Goal: 40

Read so far: 2

Favorite Read of the month: I can’t pick, I loved them both!

Goal: 21+

Read so far: 3

Favorite read of the month:

Goal: 1-30

Read so far: 2

Favorite read of the month: tbh, they were both a bit disappointing for me :-(

Goal: 20

Read so far: 2

Favorite read of the monthGirl Against the Universe by Paula Stokes

Goal: 30

Read so far: 7

Goal: 51-75 points

Points so far: 2 points

Giveaway

This month, I’m also hosting a giveaway for up o $50 worth of books from Book Depository!  I recently surpassed 10,000 subscribers on YouTube so I wanted to show my appreciation for all of your love and support by gifting someone with new books!  The only requirements to enter are 1) you must be subscribed to my booktube channel and 1) you must live in a country that Book Depository ships to.  I’ll contact a winner once the contest ends and if I don’t receive a response within 48 hours, a new winner will be chosen.  Good luck, and thanks again!!!

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2017 Reading Challenges

New year, new reading challenges! This post a bit belated seeing as how 2017 started almost two weeks ago at this point but as I’ve said, things have been kind of crazy around here lately so I’m behind on some things.  I didn’t even finish my first book of the year until a couple of days ago.  But, I’m slowly getting back on track so here we go!  First of all, this is the first year ever in my reading history that I decided to lower my Goodreads goal.  I want to invest more time in longer books and read more adult fantasy and non-fiction without the added pressure of reaching a higher goal.  Once I make my goal, I will re-evaluate and raise it but for now I’ve set it at 75 books.

The Challenge: Flights of Fantasy

Hosts: Alexa Loves Books & Hello Chelly

The Goal: There’s no minimum, and the reader is encouraged to set their own goal for how many fantasy novels they want to read in 2017.

Official hashtag: #flightsoffantasy

Additional Info: This year, Alexa and Rachel are continuing the Flights of Fantasy book club but they’re modifying it to occur quarterly.  The full schedule for the year has already been posted on both of their blogs.  In addition, there will be monthly link-ups and two giveaways!

MY GOAL: 40 books (last year I read 38!)

Some Fantasy Books I Plan to Read:  

1) A Gathering of Shadows by VE Schwab

2) Calamity by Brandon Sanderson (The Reckoners #3)

3) The Black Prism by Brent Weeks (Lightbringer #1)

4) The Star-Touched Queen by Roshani Chokshi

5) The Magician’s Land by Lev Grossman (The Magicians #3)

The Challenge: Contemporary Romance Reading Challenge 2017

HostsAndi’s ABCs

The Goal: There are different levels the reader can chose from for their 2016 goal, both of which can be found on the hosts sites.

Official hashtag: #ContRom2017

Additional Info: There will be monthly link-ups and giveaways!

MY GOAL: Grand Slam – 21+ books

Some Contemporary Romance Books I Plan to Read:  

1) Magnolia by Kristi Cook

2) I’ll Meet You There by Heather Demetrios

3) The Goal by Elle Kennedy

4) By Your Side by Kasie West

5) Three Day Summer by Sarvenaz Tash

The Challenge: 2017 New Release Challenge

HostsUnconventional Book Reviews & Books, Movies, Reviews, Oh My!

The Goal: There are different levels the reader can chose from for their 2016 goal, both of which can be found on the hosts sites.

Official hashtag: #2017NewReleaseChallenge

Additional Info: There will be monthly link-ups and giveaways!

MY GOAL: 1-30 books per year – New Release Newbie

Some Contemporary Romance Books I Plan to Read:  

1) Windwitch by Susan Dennard (The Witchlands #2)

2) A Conjuring of Light by VE Schwab (Shades of Magic #3)

3) The Savage Dawn by Melissa Grey

4) By Your Side by Kasie West

5) Always and Forever Lara Jean by Jenny Han

The Challenge: 2017 Diverse Reads Book Challenge

Hosts:  Chasing Faerytales & Read Sleep Repeat

The Goal:  Set your own goal & follow the monthly mini challenges (1 category per month for a total of 12 books)

Official hashtag: #DiverseReads2017

MY GOAL:  20 Books

Some Diverse Books I Plan to Read:  

1) Every Last Word by Tamara Ireland Stone

2) Shiny Broken Pieces by Sona Chirapotra & Dhonielle Clayton

3) When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon

4) The Gentlemen’s Guide to Vice and Virtue Side by Mackenzi Lee

5) Always and Forever Lara Jean by Jenny Han

The Challenge: Rock My TBR 2017 Reading Challenge

Hosts:  The YA Book Traveler

The Goal:  Read a minimum of 1 book per month that was previously published.

Official hashtag: #RockMyTBR

MY GOAL:  30 Books

Some Backlist Books I Plan to Read:  

1) A Gathering of Shadows by VE Schwab

2) Shiny Broken Pieces by Sona Chirapotra & Dhonielle Clayton

3) Scythe by Neal Shusterman

4) Lady Midnight by Casandra Clare

5) P.S. I Like You by Kasie West

The Challenge: 2017 Prequel & Sequel Challenge

Hosts:  Novel Heartbeat & Writer Grrl Reads

The Goal:  Read prequels, sequels & novellas to catch up on series

MY GOAL:  51-75 points (visit their sites to see how points work!)

Some Prequels / Sequels I Plan to Read:  

1) A Gathering of Shadows by VE Schwab

2) Shiny Broken Pieces by Sona Chirapotra & Dhonielle Clayton

3) Scythe by Neal Shusterman

4) Lady Midnight by Casandra Clare

5) Throne of Glass #6 by Sarah J. Maas

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