Around the Year in 52 Books discussion

As with the last read-a-thon, we will have a team game similar to the Team Bingo. For those who are curious, it's not another Bingo card. ;) We'll reveal the game closer to the read-a-thon. For now, we just need to know who is planning to play along.

What do I have to do to participate?
If you can commit to actively participating in the read-a-thon, then please sign up in the comments below. We have heard your feedback and have tried to make this group activity fair and fun for readers of all speeds. Reading more won't guarantee your team progress, that's all we can say. ;)

Please only sign up if you can commit to checking in with your team (on Goodreads) at least 3 times during the week of November 28th - December 4th.

How many teams will there be?
The number of teams and participants on each team will be determined once sign-up is complete. Without knowing how many participants will sign-up, this is difficult to determine now.

Will there be prizes?
We'd love to shower you guys in cash prizes but with so many readers from around the world, that's a challenge. We still have a few tricks up our sleeve though!

Please try and sign-up by Friday, November 25th, to give us a few days to work out teams.

For general information about the read-a-thon, visit the announcement post.

QUESTIONAIRE {This helps us sort teams! :D}
1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
3. What genre do you read the most?
4. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
5. Do you usually participate in the BoTM?
6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
I would say medium, assuming a relatively normal week at work.

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
On average, 2-3 depending on the length of the book. I've pretty much finished all of my longer books by now, so I think that pace is reasonable.

3. What genre do you read the most?
Any kind of fiction. I'd say YA will be most common, just looking ahead at the books I have in mind for the next couple of months.

4. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
No, not at all.

5. Do you usually participate in the BoTM?
I've participated in all of them so far. I'm not sure if I will be participating in the last one since my reading load is pretty tightly packed already if I want to finish my challenges by the end of the year! Depending which book is chosen, I might squeeze it in anyway.

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
Most likely not. I'm expecting to be finished the challenge by then. Only two books left!

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes, absolutely.

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)? Medium

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
1-2 depending on length and spare time available

3. What genre do you read the most?
Fantasy/YA

4. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
Nope,

5. Do you usually participate in the BoTM?
Sometimes, probably not the last one.

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
Probably - I still have 5 to go!

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yep :)

I'm so happy that we're starting another read-a-thon soon! Sign me up for the teams...

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
Medium
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
0,5-1. Edit: However, I've planned for 1-2 for the rest of the year, to be able to complete the reading challenge this year.
3. What genre do you read the most?
Very mixed. A lot of sci-fi/fantasy and YA, but also other fiction (historical, contemporary, classics, graphic novels). Some non fiction as well.
4. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
No
5. Do you usually participate in the BoTM?
No, I haven't yet
6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
Yes
7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes! The read-a-thon weekend however, I will have my in-laws visiting, so I won't be able to participate just as much as I would like. But I'll be trying to read some everyday!

Sign me up for the teams.
1. What is your estimated Reading speed?
Medium
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
2- 4
3. What genre do you read the most?
I read a lot of fantasy, but I read a lot of other genres as well
4. Are you Reading in order for the AtY RC?
No
5. Do you usually participate in BoTM?
No
6. Will you be Reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
Yes
7. Can you commit to checking in with Your tea, frequently during the read-a-Thon?
Yes

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
Medium
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
2-3 (I scheduled some shorter books for the end of the year)
3. What genre do you read the most?
It'll be fantasy and children books for the end of the year
4. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
Mostly in order and I'm ahead of schedule.
5. Do you usually participate in the BoTM?
Yes
6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
I'll have 1-2 books left at this period.
7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes, once in a day.

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)? I would say slow to medium.
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week? Usually about 2.
3. What genre do you read the most? I don't really have one, since I started reading again two years ago, I'm trying out a lot of different ones. I usually read YA books though.
4. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC? No.
5. Do you usually participate in the BoTM? I haven't participated in any of them.
6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon? Probably.
7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? Yes.

Yay for the next read-a-thon. I'd like to participate in the team game.

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
Medium
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
3-4
3. What genre do you read the most?
Literary fiction, historical fiction & nonfiction
4. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
Nope
5. Do you usually participate in the BoTM?
No
6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
Most likely not. I only have 1 book left to go!
7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Definitely

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
- Medium

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
- 2

3. What genre do you read the most?
- Historical, crime, fantasy, chick lit

4. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
- No

5. Do you usually participate in the BoTM?
- No, only happened once

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
- probably, maybe...

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
- YES :-)

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
Slow to medium, but I would stick to the slower side.

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
One to two depending on the length

3. What genre do you read the most?
Sci Fi, Mystery/ Thriller/ YA

4. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
No

5. Do you usually participate in the BoTM?
No

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
I can. I have plenty left.

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes absolutely.

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
I would say medium

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
2-3 depending on the length

3. What genre do you read the most?
Mystery, Romance, YA

4. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
Nope not at all

5. Do you usually participate in the BoTM?
I did for the last one. Not sure if I will for the next one

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
Yep I sure will I have a few left!

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
I sure can!

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
All of the above. I can never predict how quickly I'll read. Sometimes I'm the tortoise, sometimes I'm the hare.

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
On average, around 2.

3. What genre do you read the most?
Classics/Modern Classics.

4. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
Ugh ... yes. Regrettably! However I'm 7 books behind schedule, if that means anything.

5. Do you usually participate in the BoTM?
No.

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
Yes, I should be, if I can bring myself to starting the next incredibly depressing book on my list.

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes, absolutely.

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
I would describe myself as a medium reader.
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
I guess on average I finish about 1 1/2 a week. I tend to read several books at once, so I'll go in spurts, sometimes I won't finish one in a week and then the next week I finish 3 or 4, but I've been reading all of them during that time frame, if that makes sense? I also read a lot of children's books, so add another 3 or 4 picture books per week.
3. What genre do you read the most?
YA, chick lit, historical fiction, fantasy
4. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
No, but I do use the list order as a guideline to find what to read next - I'm at the mercy of the library, though, on actual order.
5. Do you usually participate in the BoTM?
I just joined in September, but yes, so far I have.
6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
Yep, definitely.
7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
At least once a day, if not more. :)

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)? Medium

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
2-4, usually. I'm going to really need to amp it up for the rest of the year though.

3. What genre do you read the most?
YA, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Historical Fiction

4. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
Not this year.

5. Do you usually participate in the BoTM?
Usually, yes.

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
Definitely. I've got quite a few left still.

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes. Daily or more.

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)? Medium

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
1-2

3. What genre do you read the most?
Sci-Fi and Classics

4. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
Nope, but I am also done.

5. Do you usually participate in the BoTM?
I have consistently since June, and plan to participate in December.

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
I'm done with the year, so only reject challenges.

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
That, I am certainly good at. I come to the site multiple times per day and everyday.

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
Based off what others are considering medium I will say I'm slow
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
1 - 2, but know I can do more when I'm motivated like during the read a thon!
3. What genre do you read the most?
Chick lit, YA and mysteries
4. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
No
5. Do you usually participate in the BoTM?
No
6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
Probably, depends on what the read a thon requires.
7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes!

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)? medium

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week? 1-2

3. What genre do you read the most? Wide variety - I'll read almost anything

4. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC? Mostly

5. Do you usually participate in the BoTM? Sometimes

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon? Probably

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? Absolutely

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
medium
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
1 sometimes 2
3. What genre do you read the most?
horror/ ya
4. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
yes
5. Do you usually participate in the BoTM?
sometimes
6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon? yes
7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? yes

1. What is your estimated reading speed? medium
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week? 1-2 depending on the length
3. What genre do you read the most? Fantasy
4. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC? Yes
5. Do you usually participate in the BoTM? No
6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon? Yes
7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? Yes.

1. What is your estimated reading speed? medium
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week? 1-2 depending on the length
3. What genre do you read the most? Almost anything, not poetry. I do particularly love books about animals.
4. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC? No
5. Do you usually participate in the BoTM? No
6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon? Yes
7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? Yes.

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
With what everyone is saying Medium is, I would say my reading speed is Fast!

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
Between 6-10 books, depending on length and interruptions. My goal is to read a book a day.

3. What genre do you read the most?
Romance!! I dabble in YA, Mystery, Fantasy, and Sci Fi, but the bulk of my reading is in Romance with all of its sub-genres.

4. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
No, not this year.

5. Do you usually participate in the BoTM?
Nah, haven't been in the group long enough/haven't liked the selections.

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
Maybe. I still have a couple I need to cross off for this year's list!

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yep! Stay-at-home/homeschooler mom, I rarely go anywhere, save to therapy for my son.

This sounds fun! I enjoyed it last time.

1. What is your estimated reading speed?
slow to medium

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week? 1-2 depending on the length. Long books might take me months.

3. What genre do you read the most? Anything well written, except for romance and horror, although occasionally even those if they are classics. I read mostly classics, contemporary lit, fantasy, sci-fi, historical, nonfiction, some young adult, mystery, humorous fiction.

4. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
No

5. Do you usually participate in the BoTM?
I try to, but if I the book does not appeal to me, I pass. I overloaded myself this year with two challenges so extra books were hard to fit.

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
I have two left and started both already. If still not finished, yes, otherwise, no.

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes! That's tge fun part!

. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
Slow to medium
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
1-2, I will be working that week...
3. What genre do you read the most?
Classics and Historical fiction
4. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
No
5. Do you usually participate in the BoTM?
I try
6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon? Not sure
7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-t . Absolutely

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)? Slow ... very slow :(
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week? Just one, if the book is really short and I put all my effort, I could read two. However I read at least 5 graphic novels (comic/manga) in a week.
3. What genre do you read the most? Maybe horror ... I love horror stories. Oh, I love stories with children too! Of course not together :P
4. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC? No
5. Do you usually participate in the BoTM? Yes, usually I do, but not always.
6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon? Definitely :(
7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? Of course!

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)? Medium
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week? 1-3 depending on length
3. What genre do you read the most? literary fiction
4. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC? No
5. Do you usually participate in the BoTM? No
6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon? Probably, I have about 7 left.
7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? At least once a day, probably more.

Team Turtles:
Emm
Mimmi
SamZ
J
Sarah
Jennifer
Marta
Ira
Ed
Melanie
Lois

Team Dolphins:
Katie
Kelly
Erica
shanna
Jody
Mkay
JoJo
Debra B
Elin Birna
Lieke
Shannon
Christina

Team Sea horses:
Zaz
Rachel
Trea
Keri
Silvia
Bec
SamF
Marina H
Laura
Megan
Aidan

I'm set and ready to go yeah team dolphins

Woo hoo Sea Horses! Let's do this! :)

I'm pretty amped for this! I hope you guys enjoy the new group challenge. :D

are they going to post the board as I'm not sure what we are to read if they are doing the bingo thing again

Debra, the game is different than Bingo this time around ;) Emm will be posting details as we lead up to the read-a-thon.

Laura wrote: "Debra, the game is different than Bingo this time around ;) Emm will be posting details as we lead up to the read-a-thon."

doesn't it start tomorrow?

It does, Debra. I'll post them here shortly. The read-a-thon begins in a few hours.

Team Challenge is posted here. It will be locked until 12AM EST when the read-a-thon officially kicks off.

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
medium
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week? 2 or 3
3. What genre do you read the most? classics
4. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC? No
5. Do you usually participate in the BoTM? No
6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?- Yes
7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? Yes

So...I assume I get assigned to a team?

You sure do, Ed! You can come join Team Turtle! We're down a man. Come read with us!

All the rules and the explanation of the game are here if you need them.

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
medium
2. How many books do you usually finish in a week? 1-2
3. What genre do you read the most? I am trying to find new things to read. For the last 10 years I have read almost strictly mystery. I'm kind of in a mystery slump lately though.
4. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC? No
5. Do you usually participate in the BoTM? No I'm brand new here.
6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?- Yes, when I find out what it is.
7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon? Yes

Can I still join?
I wasn't sure I would finish a book this week, I'm in a bit of a slump.
But I started an audio book today that I will finish this week.

1. medium/slow
2. 1 - 2
3. Fantasy/ YA
4. No
5. It will be my second
6. Maybe
7. Yes

Megan > team Sea Horse

Lieke > team Dolphin

Zaz wrote: "Megan > team Sea Horse

Lieke > team Dolphin"

Thanks!

1. What is your estimated reading speed (slow, medium, fast)?
Medium.

2. How many books do you usually finish in a week?
1 to 2, depending on size.

3. What genre do you read the most?
Historical fiction.

4. Are you reading in order for the AtY RC?
No.

5. Do you usually participate in the BoTM?
First time here so not yet.

6. Will you be reading books for the AtY RC during the read-a-thon?
? I'm not too sure what AtY RC means. *blush*

7. Can you commit to checking in with your team frequently during the read-a-thon?
Yes. I wipe my schedule for the duration of the read-a-thon.

AtY RC: Around the Year 52 Reading Challenge :)

Melanie > team turtle

Thanks! :)

AtY RC- Thank you. I have organised my books for next year, not this year.

Team Turtle, my son will love that. He is a avid turtle fan.

If I can still join. I have missed everyone this year.1.medium to fast.
2. 2 to 3 a week.
3. mystery, thrillers
4. no
5. ?
6. maybe, just one to go , saving it for holiday week.
7. yes, unless, waiting for new grand baby..but will still read like a maniac, and I really pick up speed Thursday - Sunday.

Shannon > Team Dolphin

Thanks

If I can still join? I hope so because this sounds fun!!! 1.medium
2. 2-3 a week.
3. YA
4. no
5. First time joining
6. maybe, not sure what that is?
7. yes! I work though but I can check in with my team

Yeah, come with us :D

Aidan > team Sea Horse

Can I join?
1. Fast
2. 1 or 2
3. Nonfiction and ya
4. No
5. Only joined recently, so not yet
6. No
7. Yes