24 Jan 2013

2013 Reading Challenges

My main focus in 2013 is to enjoy blogging, have fun and to not feel so pressured in posting and churning out reviews but I do love some motivation so here are the challenges I’m participating in this year and what I’m aiming for.

 
The aim:
Read and review at least 12 debut books releasing in 2013.
 
My goal:
Read 20 2013 debut books. Since I LOVE this challenge and supporting debut authors and their books, I don’t think I’ll have any trouble reaching my goal. Plus, have you seen all the amazing debuts that are set to release this year? I can’t wait!
 
A few titles I plan to read are:

The Art of Wishing by Lindsay Ribar
Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea by April Genevieve Tucholke
Bruised by Sarah Skilton
Canary by Rachele Alpine
Mila 2.0 by Debra Driza
My Life After Now by Jessica Verdi
Nobody But Us by Kristin Halbrook
Pivot Point by Kasie West
Prep School Confidential by Kara Taylor
Reboot by Amy Tintera
The Reece Malcom List by Amy Spalding
The Summer I Became a Nerd by Leah Rae Miller
 
 
The aim:
For this challenge, the idea is to read, review and support Australian female authors.

My goal:
I plan to read 10 and review at least 6 books, which is known as the Franklin level. I love reading and supporting Australian authors so I’m really excited to be joining in the challenge this year.
 

2013 Reading Challenge

2013 Reading Challenge

Rebecca has read 3 books toward her goal of 100 books.
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The aim:
To read!

My goal:
Read 100 books in 2013. Unfortunately, I didn’t reach my goal in 2012 but here's hoping I have a better run this year!
 
What challenges have you set yourself for 2013 – bookish or otherwise?

8 comments:

  1. I feel the same way that you do about having more fun reading and not worrying so much about posting reviews. I am also participating in the DAC. There are a lot of books from debut authors that I want to read this year. Good luck with your challenges.

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  2. Go Rebecca! You can do it! <--- My attempt at a cheer to motivate you. ;)

    These sound like awesome challenges! I'm looking forward to your Australian author reviews! I want to read more books written by Australians. Have heard so many good things about different books. :)

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  3. We're totally on the same page with blogging this year and focusing on ENJOYING it. The most pressure usually comes from OURSELVES, so I'm trying to teach Brodie how to be slightly less talkative. This will definitely be a challenge of my own... :D

    I love the look of your challenge!! So many amazing sounding books. I'm ESPECIALLY excited for Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, Mila 2.0 (have you read the novella? I have it, but haven't had time to read just yet) , Pivot Point and Reboot. I swear, the list of books to anticipate seem to get bigger and better every year!

    I think the only goal I've sort of set myself so far is that I'll read more than I did last year, because I epicly failed my challenge number! (and the number I sneakily decreased to make myself feel better :P)

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  4. Ooh, good luck with your challenge! Debuts are always super fun to read.

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  5. This sounds like an AWESOME challenge!! :D Good luck!!

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  6. Oh I agree there are so many awesome debut books out this year, I'm sure you'll fly through that challenge. I've also signed up to the Australia Women Writers Challenge, I honestly can't get enough of my Aussie books, so thought it would be the perfect one to sign up for! Good luck with all your challenges Rebecca! :)

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  7. Yay for challenges! Can't wait to see how you do in 2013 :)

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  8. I am so happy you're doing the AWW Challenge, Bec!

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