2025 Reading Challenge discussion

Welcome, new members! Please stop in and introduce yourselves. We're looking forward to getting to know you.

If you don't know where to start, feel free to answer these questions:
- Where are you from?
- What kinds of books do you like to read?
- How did you find our group?
- What's your reading goal?

And after you have answered these questions, come visit our Where in the World Thread, and see where the other Challengers are from. We will add you to the world map!

Hi everyone.

I'm from New York and like all of you, I love to read. I've been on Goodreads for awhile but only starting joining groups and doing challenges this year. It has definitely inspired and motivated me, so much so that I increased my reading goal from 50 (what I read last year) to 100 books for 2018.

I read mostly contemporary/literary fiction but I also really like historical fiction, narrative non-fiction and like to mix in some sci-fi/fantasy as well.

Looking forward to reading with you all!

Rachelnyc wrote: "Hi everyone.

I'm from New York and like all of you, I love to read. I've been on Goodreads for awhile but only starting joining groups and doing challenges this year. It has definitely inspired a..."

Hi Rachel welcome to the group! I am so glad you decided to join us here. This group is a mix of great reads with great people and you will have lots of fun. I will link you the Yearly Challenges folder to get you started if you need anything or have questions let us know. I wish you the best of luck with your 100 books. Welcome again and happy reading.

Yearly Challenges.
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...

Blagica wrote: "Rachelnyc wrote: "Hi everyone.

I'm from New York and like all of you, I love to read. I've been on Goodreads for awhile but only starting joining groups and doing challenges this year. It has def..."

Thanks so much for the warm welcome! I have already joined a couple of the challenges and look forward to exploring more!

You are so welcome.

Hi everyone,
I'm Serena and I'm from Italy, but currently living in England. I love to read novels and self-development books, english or italian books. I want to read more than what I used to, hence I joined Goodreads and this group. I set a challenge of 10 books for this year but I really hope i can find time and motivation in order to increase this small number. :) I'm happy to share with you all my reading adventure!

Hey !
I'm from Austria, my name's Diana, and I love books, which obviously you all like.💁🏻‍♀️
I'm a sucker for Fantasy & Romance. My favourite books are the Harry Potter books, duuuh.
My reading goal for this year is 130 books. I never did the Reading Challenge, so I think my goal is rather impossible, besides the fact that I also go to school and have tests and that kinda stuff.🙂 But I wanna try it.
I don't know if I like this group because I have not the slightest idea how this works. I thought it's like Whatsapp but it's..more complicated. But I think I'll eventually like it. :)

Whether your goal is big or small, this group is for you because we have something for everyone.

Serena, if 10 books is the right goal for you, then that is fantastic! That's more than 30% of people out there!

Diana.Md, yes, this group is has a lot of threads, but how involved you want to get is totally up to you. You can join one thread or them all. You should receive a Welcome Message that should help you navigate our group. Just remember to have fun.

Hi,

I'm a goodreads member since (sorry I forgot the year ! yep, that's me!). I haven't done reading challenges and haven't read that many books. I want to read more, so I'm back to goodreads. I have found reading challenges here "yay!" here is something that could remind me of where I'm in my "reading more" wish.

Gv wrote: "Hi,

I'm a goodreads member since (sorry I forgot the year ! yep, that's me!). I haven't done reading challenges and haven't read that many books. I want to read more, so I'm back to goodreads. I ..."

hi Gv welcome to the group we are so happy to have you join us. I have come to the conclusion that it is not about the number of books that you read but about enjoying the books you pick up. There are many challenges and group activities to help you along the way. Join as many or as few as you would like. This group is very work at your own pace as long as you are having fun. I am a big believer in wishes coming true so I will keep my fingers crossed for you. If you need anything please don't hesitate to let us know. welcome again and happy reading.

helooo all... am kelvin...am from India...working in Dubai.. i wont call myself a voracious reader .. i have to travel for like 30min in metro on a daily basis... so 1 hour per day is my schedule for reading... :) on off days..yes i read a bit more.. dont have any specific genre of books..reads whatever that i gets... love the local language books (malayalam being my mother tongue)...
was looking for Dubai based groups & got ur existence..
goals : slow reading.. but read as much as possible

Kelvin wrote: "helooo all... am kelvin...am from India...working in Dubai.. i wont call myself a voracious reader .. i have to travel for like 30min in metro on a daily basis... so 1 hour per day is my schedule f..."
Welcome to the group Kelvin! I hear many people in our group say they are slow readers like it is a bad thing it's not. As long as you are having fun that is what matters. I wish I could read in another language while I speak two I can only read english. Enough about me though. there are tons of things to do within our group please look around and join in the fun. if you have questions need help let us know and of course happy reading and welcome once again.

Hello Guys!!

I m Hamza from Pakistan , 18 and a student.
Looking forward to having great time and discussions with you guys , and yes I ll need a lot of motivation from you people to help me get my 75 book challenge :)
Good luck everybody!!

Hello everybody! I am Özlem from İstanbul, Turkey. I study Translation and Interpreting Studies and I am planning to do my master on Literature.
I love reading since I was five – I still remember my first book. Recently I’ve been reading mostly classics.
So that’s me. Nice to meet you all!

Renee wrote: "Hello lovelies!
I’m Renee and I’m from Indiana. I enjoy reading just like all of you. I love to read just about anything. Making a goal this year to read 50 books. Found out about goodreads online..."

Hi Renee welcome to the group! I apologize for the delayed welcome I have been working. I am so glad to have you join us. There is a ton of things to do around here to help you reach your 50 books! Please have a look around and join the fun, if you have questions don't hesitate to reach out. Welcome again and happy reading.

Hamza wrote: "Hello Guys!!

I m Hamza from Pakistan , 18 and a student.
Looking forward to having great time and discussions with you guys , and yes I ll need a lot of motivation from you people to help me get m..."
Hi Hamza welcome to the group! Don't worry about needing motivation we are a very positive and friendly group, as my title says I am here to cheer!I am sure 75 will be a breeze! Here is to hoping you have a fabulous year lost in pages.

Özlem wrote: "Hello everybody! I am Özlem from İstanbul, Turkey. I study Translation and Interpreting Studies and I am planning to do my master on Literature.
I love reading since I was five – I still remember ..."

Hi Ozlem welcome to the group! Studying Translation is rather impressive good luck with that. Classics have never been a priority for me I am not sure why maybe this year will be different. There are tons of challenges to join the one I think you will like is the Dig Deeper if you are looking to branch out. Here is the link
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Best of luck and happy reading!

Hi, I'm Chantal and recently relocated from South Africa to New Zealand. Have been on Goodreads since 2012 but with a busy lifestyle, work and kids never really had spare time to read or even remotely reach any of my reading challenges. Now I'm a stay at home mom (till employment comes) and have set my challenge for this year to 48, although I think I am secretly aiming a bit higher. I mainly read Fiction, Romance and the occasional Fantasy and Thriller. One big goal would be to try some of Stephen King's books. I also like to read my favorite collections yearly. Looking forward to being in this group :)

Chantal wrote: "Hi, I'm Chantal and recently relocated from South Africa to New Zealand. Have been on Goodreads since 2012 but with a busy lifestyle, work and kids never really had spare time to read or even remot..."

Hi Chantal welcome to the group I am so glad that you have decided to join us. Stay at home moms have a super tough job too you know so it is great you can still find time to read. I actually just started Stephen Kings The Dreamcatcher for the second time.
I joined an Authors work challenge to motivate me to read more of his work I will link it for you below. I hope you have a great time reading your 48 books with us.

Yearly Challenges Folder.
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...

Author Challenge
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Have a look around and jump in!

Thank you so much, I will definitely check it out!

I'm from the South. Books I love to read so many different types of books, Teen/YA Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Thriller/Suspense, Biographies.
I found the group because my friend joined and it looked interesting.
I've set a goal of 50 books for the year, next year i might try for 100.

Ana wrote: "I'm from the South. Books I love to read so many different types of books, Teen/YA Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Thriller/Suspense, Biographies.
I found the group because my friend joined and it looke..."

Hi Ana welcome to you and thank your friend for pointing you in our direction. It looks like you love to read a number of great genres that is fantastic. There are a number of things that we have to join and a couple surprises along the way. Please have a look around and join in the fun. I am sure 50 will be a breeze since you are reading with friends.

Blagica wrote: "Ana wrote: "I'm from the South. Books I love to read so many different types of books, Teen/YA Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Thriller/Suspense, Biographies.
I found the group because my friend joined ..."

Yes, it will definitely breeze by for sure! Im enjoying it, and will definitely look around the group!

I'm glad to hear that Ana.

Hi all

I'm from the UK (Midlands). I will give any genre a go once, and my tastes change from month to month. I am currently enjoying a fantasy and thriller phase. I joined the group as I wanted to get some support on my reading challenge (I want to get as close to 100 books as possible but I have set my target at 50 so that I don't get too disheartened. I love chatting books and anything bookish.

Heather wrote: "Hi all

I'm from the UK (Midlands). I will give any genre a go once, and my tastes change from month to month. I am currently enjoying a fantasy and thriller phase. I joined the group as I wanted t..."
Hi Heather! I totally do the genre phase thing too. I am on a Star Wars (totally counts as it's own genre) and fairtytale retelling kick atm. ^_^

Keturah wrote: "Heather wrote: "Hi all

I'm from the UK (Midlands). I will give any genre a go once, and my tastes change from month to month. I am currently enjoying a fantasy and thriller phase. I joined the gro..."

Haha I totally agree on Star Wars being its own genre. I need to find some good books. What you reading at the moment?

Hi, I'm from a small town in Michigan. I love to read any books with strong bad-ass women, but will usually read anything post apocalyptic or dystopian.
I found this group through booksandlala's page here on goodreads :)
I would like to read 52 books, or one a week. I've been on goodreads for almost 2 years now and last years goal was not met, but I didn't get much into reading again until fall, so I'm not suprised.

Heather wrote: "Keturah wrote: "Heather wrote: "Hi all

I'm from the UK (Midlands). I will give any genre a go once, and my tastes change from month to month. I am currently enjoying a fantasy and thriller phase. ..."
I am like 17 pages from finishing Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen and 17 pages from resorting to an eBook because I am an impatient person and need to move to the next book of the series like now.

Samantha wrote: "Hi, I'm from a small town in Michigan. I love to read any books with strong bad-ass women, but will usually read anything post apocalyptic or dystopian.
I found this group through booksandlala's pa..."

I started with a small goal with the intention of going well over, but if I get distracted or loose me reading bug at any point I won't be too sad. This is my first full year on Goodreads, I joined about this time last year. Started at 20, managed 30 before things got too busy. Welcome to the group and hope you get your 52! Or close to it.

Heather wrote: "Hi all

I'm from the UK (Midlands). I will give any genre a go once, and my tastes change from month to month. I am currently enjoying a fantasy and thriller phase. I joined the group as I wanted t..."

Hi Heather welcome to the group! Trying any genre once is a great way to look at your book experience. I think 50 is a great starting point but i ill keep my fingers crossed for you and 100. Please look around and join in the fun and of course happy reading.

Samantha wrote: "Hi, I'm from a small town in Michigan. I love to read any books with strong bad-ass women, but will usually read anything post apocalyptic or dystopian.
I found this group through booksandlala's pa..."

Hi Samantha welcome to the group! I am so glad your friends page brought you to us. I think 52 is a fun stress-free way to read. I have a friend set my goal every year and every year they challenge me. Strong women reads are we talking fiction or nonfiction? I look forward to seeing what you read this year.

- Where are you from?
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Born in Flint, MI and have lived in Texas, Virginia, Hawaii, and Japan). Have been lucky enough to travel the world in the past but much more quite in that department lately.

- What kinds of books do you like to read?
Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Conservative Politics, Military History Non-Fiction

- How did you find our group?
Link to a Buddy Read on a book I am currently reading.

- What's your reading goal?
I have never been a huge reader. Just enjoy a few here and there, so I set it larger than last year but still fairly low at 15. Odd thing is I seem to have a craving this year so I am way ahead of pace. Time to knock out some TBR.

Sivabose wrote: "Hello All, I live in Baltimore and originally from Tiruchendur, India. I read about almost everything and non-fiction, short stories, writing are some of my favorite genre. I read books in both Tam..."

Hi Sivabose welcome to the group! I am glad to see that you joined us. It sounds like you have a large variety of book interests and you came to the right place. I wish you the best of luck with your goals. Please look around and join the fun let us know if you need anything. Welcome and happy reading.

Tom wrote: "- Where are you from?
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Born in Flint, MI and have lived in Texas, Virginia, Hawaii, and Japan). Have been lucky enough to travel the world in the past but much more quite in..."

Hello Tom welcome to the group! Wow you are a traveler that is fantastic. Up until my sister had my niece we would go all over the states now it's all kid friendly day trips. I have learned that it is not about the number of books read but the enjoyment. As the title by my name says if you need support or a cheer give me a shout. Look around and join in the challenges. if you need anything let us know.

Hello! I am Clara and I am from Barcelona. I absolutely adore reading and, although I have been moving around goodreads for a while I still don’t know how the groups and comments work (it has taken me hours to find put how to drop a comment here!) but I am really excited to be a part of this wonderful project and willing to make as new friends as possible! I am currently reading The Long Walk by Stephen King and my 2018 challenge goal is to read at least 25 books, combining YA, sci-fi, fantasy, historical fiction and non-fiction. A big hug for all of you! (Btw I’m still learning English so I’ll try my best to be understandable)
Clara!

Cler wrote: "Hello! I am Clara and I am from Barcelona. I absolutely adore reading and, although I have been moving around goodreads for a while I still don’t know how the groups and comments work (it has taken..."

Hi Clara welcome to the group!!! You are completely understandable so do not worry about that. We are a very patient group here you will be fine. I am actually reading Stephen King myself but I am reading Dreamcatcher. It looks like you like a large member of genres you like so reaching to your 25 should be fun! Please look around get comfortable and have fun. Welcome again and happy reading!

Hey!
I'm Sasha, from Fiji.

I've read books like Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, The Maze Runner, etc, etc, and I have loved all of them dearly. So I guess I'm into fantasy, sci-fi, and really anything to do with mythology. (Thanks, Rick Riordan.)

I found this group when I was brooding through groups to join and this one was the first on the list for 'recently active' and I guess I like active groups? Heh.

I have a reading goal of 25 books this year. I have read only two so far. (I know, I know. I'm four books behind schedule. But hey! Where I am, people read books that are like a hundred years old.) I'm currently reading the Bartimaeus and Artemis Fowl series, and I guess they're cool, though I've only read the first books in the two series. I'm currently on the second books.

So, um, yeah! That's me.
Thanks for the welcome.

Hi guys I'm Karla from Bracebridge Canada out in the middle of the snowy Tundra.
- I generally read Erotica&Fantasy, hope I don't write any nipslips
- This is my 4th year doing a reading challenge but first time
actually keeping count. This group was on the front page so I
thought I'd come for some encouragement.
- My reading goal is usually 1 book a week, I'm trying to knock out
my 50 books early because I'll be busy with a new job by
summer... hopefully.

Thanks guys

Sasha wrote: "Hey!
I'm Sasha, from Fiji.

I've read books like Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, The Maze Runner, etc, etc, and I have loved all of them dearly. So I guess ..."

Hi Sasha welcome to the group! Fiji sounds like an awesome place to live. Two books is a great start just remember it's not about quantity but quality. Mythology sounds like a fun genre to dive into so have you read Norse Mythology? I wish you the best of luck in all things books this year. I hope you enjoy your time with our group happy reading.

Hi group,

So glad to find this app, which could track my reading and communicate with you guys.

It’s my first day using Goodreads, and the first day join in this group as well. Thanks for your warm welcome.

I live in America and China, speaking both English and Chinese. Really love to read books in these two languages. I often read a book in Chinese, then a book in English, then Chinese, then English. I love business, non-fiction, psychology, etc., all the books except novels. Hahah, cuz that’s too hard to remember names, pilots.

I know many of you set a challenge of 50 books in 2018. I set 20, is that tooo weak? Hopefully not hahahah.

Anyways, really love to make friends with you guys. And looking forwards to sharing reading experiences.

Have a nice reading journey!!!

Olivia

Karla wrote: "Hi guys I'm Karla from Bracebridge Canada out in the middle of the snowy Tundra.
- I generally read Erotica&Fantasy, hope I don't write any nipslips
- This is my 4th year doing a reading challenge ..."
Hey Karla welcome! I am sure it will be fourth time's the charm you will get your 52 books this year! Encouragement I can do we all need a little motivation sometimes. Please look around and join a challenge or 10 they really do help with meeting goals. If you have questions don't hesitate to ask.

Olivia wrote: "Hi group,

So glad to find this app, which could track my reading and communicate with you guys.

It’s my first day using Goodreads, and the first day join in this group as well. Thanks for your wa..."


Hi Olivia welcome! Wow spending your time in America and China sounds like so much fun! Happy to have you both on Goodreads and our group. Look around and get comfortable I know it is lots to take in I promise it gets easier. 20 is a great goal not weak at all I think we all have our own pace as long as you are having fun that is what matters. Again welcome and have fun.

Blagica wrote: "Gv wrote: "Hi,

I'm a goodreads member since (sorry I forgot the year ! yep, that's me!). I haven't done reading challenges and haven't read that many books. I want to read more, so I'm back to go..."

Thank you. I will

Hey, I'm Mark from Ohio (recently, mostly Colorado though). I'm a reader through and through. I remember riding my bike to the library as a kid and that has been my life ever since :)
I read horror, sci-fi, YA, fantasy, contemporary, non-fiction, really whatever. I will bail on a book in a heartbeat though. You know there are so many great books out there that I can't waste my time on a dud!
I'm a huge collector of books (ebooks, no room for physical) and I use Calibre for that. I get a little exasperated at myself because I can waste away a few hours just organizing, and cleaning up the metadata on my books. It eats into my reading time, lol. Book lists are the bane of my existence because I want to track down all the books!
My reading goal is 120 this year and I'm coming along nicely. OMG, this is turning into an essay. Anyway, hope to interact with folks about all things bookish.

TL:DR- I'm Mark and I like to read, so add me as a friend!

Mark wrote: "Hey, I'm Mark from Ohio (recently, mostly Colorado though). I'm a reader through and through. I remember riding my bike to the library as a kid and that has been my life ever since :)
I read horro..."

Hi Mark welcome to the group! Nice intro essay I got to learn lots about you. I don't see organizing as a waste of time I think it is great. I recently started using a spreadsheet and by recently I mean a year lol. I collect all books physical and ebook alike you are in great company. Please look around and join us there is a lot to do and a few surprises along the way!

Hi everyone,

I’m from Toronto and I am relatively new to GoodReads, and even newer to these groups! I’m looking forward to connecting with fellow book lovers!

I’ve set my personal challenge to three books a month, but would be happy to accomplish much more! As a side challenge, I’d also like to step away from thrillers and try to read some books from other genres (anyone else here guilty of sticking to one genre??)

I look forward to connecting with you guys!!

Happy reading

readwith.g wrote: "Hi everyone,

I’m from Toronto and I am relatively new to GoodReads, and even newer to these groups! I’m looking forward to connecting with fellow book lovers!

I’ve set my personal challenge to th..."

Hi welcome to the group! So glad you found your way to our group I am sure you will have a blast here. I am also guilty of the sticking to one genre for long periods. I think you might benefit from the Dig Deeper challenge I will link it below. Welcome again and happy reading.

Dig Deeper
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Any questions just reach out to us.

Hi everyone, I'm glad to be here with you
I'm Razika, I'm 22 years old from Algeria. I like all kind of books, from fantasy, science fiction, romance, comics, psychology, mathematical, physical, adventure.
I received a message for this challenge. And my reading goal for the year is to read one book each month, it's not that much, I know; still, I'm really happy, and hope I can do more next year.
Thank you for the incredible work you're doing. I'm grateful for the opportunity you're giving me to be part of this community

Hi Razika, welcome to the group! We are just as happy to have you as you are excited to be here. Tons of people have reasonable reading goals I think if you can find twelve amazing books this year that is fantastic. There is lots to do around here please look around join the fun and let us know if you need anything. Welcome and happy reading