Cozy Mysteries discussion

I have read 18 books so far, and have adjusted down to 72 for the year.

I've read 28/110 - 1 book ahead!

As of yesterday is was 26/110 and it said I was on track!

I am amazed that some of you can read over 100 books in a year. Well done to you all.
I have challenged myself to 48. 19 read so far, so it's going pretty well.

I've done a lot of rereading that just won't count towards GRs goals. :(

ஐ Briansgirl (Book Sale Queen)ஐ wrote: "I've done a lot of rereading that just won't count towards GRs goals. :("

The trick is to enter a reread as a different edition. That's what I've done on the rare occasions I've reread something -- which is usually years after the initial reading.

I don't count rereads towards my total either, like the one I'm reading right now, but I take that into account when I set my goal for the reading challenge. Even so, I'm 11 books ahead of my goal, according to GRs.

My goal is 25 but I have already read 12 so I may increase my goal.

ஐ Briansgirl (Book Sale Queen)ஐ wrote: "I've done a lot of rereading that just won't count towards GRs goals. :("

I just put the old dates into that private notes area and then I can get the reread dates to work for the challenge.

I have read 78 out of 208, so 26 ahead of schedule!

Thanks Heather! Having a book review blog and booking myself helps with that number! I'm now up to 64 books

I'm 25 out of 125 and I'm behind 5 books. I guess I need to read a few shorter books. Lately, I've been reading 320, 350, 400 page books. The one I'm almost done with is 502 but my next two books are both 278 so maybe I can do a bit better than 5 behind. The nice thing is these books are all very good reads.

16 of 48. I'm pleased, considering January and February were slow months.

I can't believe we're into May already! I am still managing to stay four books ahead, with 37/100 read so far. I have a couple "heftier" tomes ahead of me this month (group reads for other groups), so I'm hoping that lead doesn't slip too much.

We just finished with school holidays here, which gave me time to get ahead on my reading. Until 3 weeks ago, I was just barely keeping on schedule, or running one book behind. A two week reading binge now has me ahead 8 books. :D

Still 2 ahead! 38/110

I've read 38 of 72. Guess I'm doing okay. Wish I could speed read sometimes when a book gets slow. Lol

I'm 12 books ahead of schedule - maybe it's time to set my goal a little higher. Will see what May brings and then adjust accordingly.

I'm one behind right now.

Last I looked I was 7 books behind. Better get reading!

Paula wrote: "I've read 38 of 72. Guess I'm doing okay. Wish I could speed read sometimes when a book gets slow. Lol"

I hear that! I'm wishing I could speed-read through my current book. :-\

I'm 6 books behind and no hope in sight! LOL

I am 4 ahead, but I don't know if it's going to last a lot :(

Karen M wrote: "I'm 6 books behind and no hope in sight! LOL"

There's always hope, Karen! ☺

I've read 23 out of 50 and I'm pretty pleased with that. I make a habit of reading at least 5 books per month. With the rate i'm going, hopefully I can surpass my goal this year. :-D

have read 16 of 30 books so far...... 6 ahead of schedule

I've read 10/30 so far, so on track

My goal is 100. I started off great this year but I've really been slacking the last couple of months. I think I'm in a slump. :(

I can't believe we're in June already. I am currently 48/100 and seven books ahead of my goal. It's nice to have that padding when you hit a book that takes more than a week to get through, such as my current read, East of Eden.

I am at 61 of 100. That includes a couple of cook books and several smaller books.

I'm at 49/110 - 4 books ahead! I agree Heather, it's always nice to have padding, you never know what will happen.

I'm at 48/110 - 3 ahead! Nice to get a little ahead. I'd been running behind!

94/200 - 11 books ahead, which is allowing me to read some weightier history books without stressing.

❂ Jennifer (reviews on BookLikes) wrote: "94/200 - 11 books ahead, which is allowing me to read some weightier history books without stressing."

Ah, someone who appreciates "padding" as much as me and Linda. ☺

Heather L wrote: "❂ Jennifer (reviews on BookLikes) wrote: "94/200 - 11 books ahead, which is allowing me to read some weightier history books without stressing."

Ah, someone who appreciates "padding" as much as me..."

As long as it isn't on my thighs. ;)

ROFLMBO... I hear that -- and it's why I walked three miles tonight. Ugh! I need to get back in the habit now that the weather has finally warmed.

Still somehow managing to stay ahead. According to GR I am currently at 57/100, or eight books ahead.

I'm 57 of 125 and 5 books behind. I've read a couple of novellas but I have some longer books coming up so I just needed a few short reads to kind of make up for A Dance with Dragonsin it's over 1100 page glory which put me behind from the start. LOL

Karen M: Yeah, those 1000+ tomes can really do you in. Here's to catching up! ☺

I'm at 59/110 or 5 ahead.

I'm 7 ahead, but I'm hoping to widen the gap over the next two weeks (school holidays, so I'm off work).

You have read 67 of 150 books
7 books behind schedule ....:(

Melodie and Jennifer: Congrats on being ahead!

Chuckster: Plenty of time to catch up -- you can do it! ☺

58/110 - or 4 ahead! Love having the cushion!

Just wanted to say thanks, Heather for the encouragement to all of us!

*Blinking*

Is it really August already? How did that happen? The summer (for those of us in the northern hemisphere) seems to be flying by at alarming speed. Our 6-week Concert on the Square series ended this week, and back-to-school sales are in full swing.

Challenge check-in: I have finished 65.5 books in my goal of 100 (I'm halfway through #66), or seven books ahead. I think I'm going to be grateful for that cushion this month, as there are a couple classic group reads I'd like to try and tackle.

I'm 127/221, 1 behind. Well, I've not been in a reading mood this month (rereading comfort reads mainly), so it's normal.

I'm at 72/110, or 8 books ahead! Pretty good since I was behind for 2 or 3 months!

Melodie: Yay, congrats on getting ahead! ☺

Marissa: One behind isn't that bad, and is easy to make up. Hope you're feeling better and in more of a reading mood soon! :)

I'm 4 books behind, but I had a non-reading family reunion in July, so I should be able to catch up.

Thank you, Heather. I'm starting to feel better, yes (on vacation now, so it helps :) )