tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914989030918609235.post5115539343433735845..comments2024-02-04T14:33:14.306-05:00Comments on The Book Archive: Reading Challenges!Erin Tweedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16988909013004568553noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914989030918609235.post-16843030346864363462016-01-23T02:58:05.690-05:002016-01-23T02:58:05.690-05:00I have never set a number goal, although I have be...I have never set a number goal, although I have been tempted every time Goodreads sends me a notification about it. I've almost set it to something extremely low just to get it to stop bugging me! XD Thanks for commenting and happy reading!Erin Tweedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988909013004568553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914989030918609235.post-39928602190576104962016-01-23T02:56:26.768-05:002016-01-23T02:56:26.768-05:00THANK YOU, RUZAIKA! Better late than never though...THANK YOU, RUZAIKA! Better late than never though, right? I've definitely felt the pressure to join challenge since I started blogging, but I could never bring myself to do it. Good luck on yours, even though it doesn't sound like you're having much fun so far. It's too late to back out, huh? There's always next year. ❤ Anyways, thanks for commenting!Erin Tweedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988909013004568553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914989030918609235.post-9442334581365846862016-01-23T02:53:12.624-05:002016-01-23T02:53:12.624-05:00Maybe if we had all day, everyday to read, but lif...Maybe if we had all day, everyday to read, but life just gets in the way. I WISH I had the option to do nothing but read, eat oreos, and watch Netflix, but I don't see that happening anytime soon. I definitely add the books I read to Goodreads, but I have never set in a goal. I definitely need to read my backlist books, though. I'm so glad you liked it, and thanks for commenting! ❤Erin Tweedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988909013004568553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914989030918609235.post-80654856194936098462016-01-21T21:12:56.728-05:002016-01-21T21:12:56.728-05:00I am one of the people who does set a number goal....I am one of the people who does set a number goal. There are times where I wish I hadn't because I would stress out for not reaching it. However, I like goals. It never really discourages me. I have learned to set a low goal so that way it's attainable. One year I should just go with the flow and see what happens. It'd be kind of cool!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05874770487527371242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914989030918609235.post-92099058099867406732016-01-20T01:55:55.980-05:002016-01-20T01:55:55.980-05:00TOTALLY LOVE THIS POST, ERIN! I'm so glad you ...TOTALLY LOVE THIS POST, ERIN! I'm so glad you decided to speak up about it, but I'm also kind of miffed you didn't come up with it sooner. *sniffles* I've been constantly bashing myself up for being the only person NOT signing up for challenges and so I finally caved in and signed up for TWO this year- not to mention the GR challenge which I set up for 75 books. I'm regretting this already because it TOTALLY takes the pleasure away from reading and yes, makes it seem like a chore. I did do the GR challenge last year and even completed it (91/80), but the pressure. I DON'T deal well with pressure. Oh god, I don't know WHAT I was thinking, signing up for them this year when life's busy enough already. Oh, well. Let's see how this year goes, and then maybe I'll join your club next year! :D<br /><br />Ruzaika @ <a href="http://reading-is-dreaming-with-open-eyes.blogspot.hu/" rel="nofollow">The Regal Critiques</a> ❤Ruzaika @ Wordy & Whimsicalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622559256241751912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914989030918609235.post-47232979842648558302016-01-20T00:29:35.903-05:002016-01-20T00:29:35.903-05:00There is no way in hell I can read 300+ books, I c...There is no way in hell I can read 300+ books, I can barely reach 100, which might I add has never been a goal for me. I never put any pressure on myself to read a ton of books a year. I do the goodreads challenge, not to actually challenge myself, but to keep track of what I'm reading throughout the year. With a memory like mine, it's so easy to forget I've read a book lol. Last year my goal was 50 and I read 71 or 72, and this year I made my goal 80 books I believe. The only reading challenges I'm really concerned with doing is to read more backlisted, and diverse books. I really liked this discussion post, it was something that definitely needed to be said!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04996995361383050875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914989030918609235.post-23671482134898132642016-01-19T18:15:04.412-05:002016-01-19T18:15:04.412-05:00I agree, and thank you muchly! I hope the same for...I agree, and thank you muchly! I hope the same for you. :)Raechelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11845190071944799602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914989030918609235.post-562242758016697792016-01-19T18:09:31.025-05:002016-01-19T18:09:31.025-05:00Hello! ❤
I think there isn't really a point t...Hello! ❤<br />I think there isn't really a point to reading if you don't find it at least somewhat enjoyable, and I never want to detract from that. I hope you read some great books this year, and thanks for commenting!Erin Tweedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988909013004568553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914989030918609235.post-85165875456658881562016-01-19T18:03:08.897-05:002016-01-19T18:03:08.897-05:00Hey ho :)
Amen to this. Reading SHOULD be fun, not...Hey ho :)<br />Amen to this. Reading SHOULD be fun, not stressful! I review books and I'm sad to say I sometimes let that fact overwhelm me, but I aim to really enjoy the books this year! Reading is definitely one of my passions!<br />-RaechelRaechelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11845190071944799602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914989030918609235.post-52577081609352857292016-01-19T18:02:09.583-05:002016-01-19T18:02:09.583-05:00And don't we already have too much stress in o...And don't we already have too much stress in our lives? XD I think the most important part is just to read what you want, no matter the number or size. Thanks for commenting, Geraldine! ❤Erin Tweedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988909013004568553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914989030918609235.post-73057140416449199852016-01-19T18:01:14.798-05:002016-01-19T18:01:14.798-05:00Read a LOT, for sure! :) And speaking of bookshe...Read a LOT, for sure! :) And speaking of bookshelves, I need more... (hint, hint). One day we should count how many books we have. It would take ages. Erin Tweedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988909013004568553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914989030918609235.post-34358620442900986722016-01-19T18:00:16.301-05:002016-01-19T18:00:16.301-05:00Thanks, Rachel! I definitely think it is the cont...Thanks, Rachel! I definitely think it is the content that matters, not the number. I like reading GOOD books, as I think most people do, no matter the length. Thanks for commenting! ❤Erin Tweedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988909013004568553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914989030918609235.post-68058692018236770392016-01-19T17:59:21.399-05:002016-01-19T17:59:21.399-05:00Aww, thank you, Rebekah! You're too sweet, re...Aww, thank you, Rebekah! You're too sweet, really. I just find reading challenges so stressful, and I already have ENOUGH stress, thank you. Besides, it should be about WHAT you read, not HOW MANY. We can ignore pesky challenges together! I'm glad you like the photos, Rebekah, and thanks for commenting! ❤ Erin Tweedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988909013004568553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914989030918609235.post-754527564522031612016-01-19T17:57:19.702-05:002016-01-19T17:57:19.702-05:00Thanks, Anna! I like a challenge, too, on the occ...Thanks, Anna! I like a challenge, too, on the occasion. But for some reason, not on reading. I hope you reach 75 this year, and I have no doubt you are extremely capable of doing so. ❤ Thanks so much for commenting!Erin Tweedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16988909013004568553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914989030918609235.post-37752423296568070672016-01-18T10:08:27.362-05:002016-01-18T10:08:27.362-05:00Definitely! That's one thing I dislike about r...Definitely! That's one thing I dislike about reading challenges - they sometimes stress me out wayyyy too much! I think the important thing to remember is yeah, you're reading for the joy of it, and not to take the challenges TOO seriously if you're participating in any! <br />Geraldine @ <a href="http://corrallingbooks.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Corralling Books</a>Geraldine @ Corralling Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08736170042008371323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914989030918609235.post-55323159787794656072016-01-18T00:27:38.261-05:002016-01-18T00:27:38.261-05:00Read a little. Read a lot. Then read some more. ...Read a little. Read a lot. Then read some more. Eventually, you will realize you have more books than book shelves. Between us we must have over 500 books. Some are old friends. All are much needed companions for our brains and a part of our souls.Tim Tweedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01090431125090252508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914989030918609235.post-33433838205940382552016-01-17T19:17:16.242-05:002016-01-17T19:17:16.242-05:00I love this way of thinking, Erin! It isn't ab...I love this way of thinking, Erin! It isn't about quantity, it's about the quality - like you said. This year I'm trying to make more of effort to read some really good books, rather than constantly picking up short books to build up my number stats.Rachel Lightwood @ Quite the Novel Ideahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17495927330080464034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914989030918609235.post-84301842380447852952016-01-17T13:47:25.354-05:002016-01-17T13:47:25.354-05:00I seriously think you deserve a medal for this pos...I seriously think you deserve a medal for this post - what you've written just makes so much sense. I have never been great at meeting definite goals of any sort and in the end they just end up being an extra layer of pressure. Yet I always feel guilty about not taking part in reading challenges etc. But not anymore... nope, I'm adopting the Erin philosophy! I feel like I should say thank you, so I'm going to say thank you. If you couldn't already tell, I loved this post so much, Erin! <3 <br />P.S those photos are gorgeous :-) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-914989030918609235.post-53913804859462890162016-01-17T13:47:15.079-05:002016-01-17T13:47:15.079-05:00Great discussion, Erin! Reading has always been a ...Great discussion, Erin! Reading has always been a hobby to me. I read for fun but I do enjoy a challenge. My goal this year is to read 75 books but why do I set a reading goal/challenge if I just read to... read? Like I said, I enjoy the challenge! My goal/challenge has never pressured me and sometimes- I forget about my goal/challenge! My point is that reading is still a hobby for me but I'll still give myself a reading challenge/goal. Read on, Erin!<br /><br />anna | <a href="http://www.the-impossible.com/" rel="nofollow">annaish</a>anna ♡https://www.blogger.com/profile/12388422710094775571noreply@blogger.com