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TOP TEN NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS - 2015

Duration: January 1 - January 31, 2015

We’re ringing in the New Year, and maybe making some New Year’s Resolutions. This list was predicted as the Top Ten New Year’s Resolutions people will make in 2015. So, for our first challenge of the New Year, it’s all about those Resolutions.

1. Lose weight
- Read a book about a character that is struggling with weight, or
- Read a book about a character that is physically fit, or keeps themselves very fit through exercise, for their job, for their looks,
- Read a book that was already on your TBR shelf before 1/1/2015, is the next in a series you started before 1/1/2015, or a book that has been sitting beside your bedside since before 1/1/2015.

2. Quit Smoking (or for this challenge, any other bad or annoying habit).
- Read a book with characters that are stereotypical smokers (western, movie personas, motorcycle club, etc.), or
- Read a book where one of the main characters is a smoker (or has another bad or annoying habit), or
- Read a book where a character is trying to quit smoking (or to break another bad or annoying habit), or
- Read a book that is smoking hot (because of the characters/plot/story or because it's high on the best selling charts).

3. Get a better job.
- Read a book with a character who is working their way up the ladder, going to school to achieve a job goal, quitting school/current job (or losing such) and taking a chance on a complete change of career/following a dream, or
- Read a book that has a character in a job/role that you would love to have.

4. Save Money.
- Read a book with a character who is good at saving or making money, i.e. is a banker, stock broker, a billionaire, frugal, adept at living on a shoe string, or
- Read a book that involves bank heists, casinos/gambling, mob involvement, Or
- Read a book you got for free or on sale, a book from the library, or a book lent to you by a friend.

5. Find True Love.
- Read a book where the main characters look for and find true love, or
- Read a book where the characters get a second chance at love, no matter how they get there as long as true love is the end game, or
- Read a book by an author you love, or
- Read a book from a series you love, or
- Read a book from the list Stories for Book Lovers

6. Organize your Home.
- Read a book where a character is uber organized, efficient, OCD, or
- Read a book where the main character has a job or spends time organizing or decorating/updating houses, or
- Do some organizing yourself by arranging/creating GR shelves outside of your TBR shelf (or update shelves you already have), and read a book from one of those shelves.

7. Try something new.
- Read a book where a character strikes out in a new direction, tries something new, or ends up taking off in an unexpected direction, Or,
- Read a book in a genre, series or by a an author that is new to you.

8. Spend more time with your loved ones.
- Read a book all about family or friends, OR
- Read a book where someone takes the time to reconnect to a family member or loved one that were estranged. Or,
- Read a book with a friend - find a buddy and do a buddy read, read with a book club, or join an online book discussion.

9. Get more rest.
- Read a book that involves a vacation, getting away, stepping back. Or,
- Set aside a bit of me time, and read a book in bed or in a hammock or under a tree or on a beach or….. Or,
- Read a book that is a pure guilty pleasure read.

10. If you have a passion for something, 2015 is your time to give it the attention it deserves.
- Read a book where a main character volunteers or donates time/energy/money to a cause, or
- Read a book where a main character is always helping out a friend or others, or
- Read a book recommended to you by a friend (Goodreads, book club, Real Life, other).

BONUS – Your Own New Years Resolution Here
- Read a book that has something to do with your own New Years Resolution and tell us the connection.

Are you ready to fulfill some New Year's Resolutions? Read a book that fulfills a resolution above. How many resolutions can you handle? Pick your level.

Levels
“Should Do It” - Read a book from 1-2 Different Resolutions
“Thinking About Doing It” - Read a book from 3-4 Different Resolutions
“Really Going to Do It” – Read a book from 4-5 Different Resolutions
“Seriously Going to Get It Done” – Read a book from 7-8 Different Resolutions
“Doing it All ” – Read a book from 9-10 Different Resolutions
“Over Achiever” – Read a book from all 10 resolutions AND one from your bonus resolution.

RESERVED

RESERVED

RESERVED

I'm going to start out with "Really Going To Do It" level.

10/10 Doing it All

1. Lose weight
- Read a book about a character that is struggling with weight, or
- Read a book about a character that is physically fit, or keeps themselves very fit through exercise, for their job, for their looks,
- Read a book that was already on your TBR shelf before 1/1/2015, is the next in a series you started before 1/1/2015, or a book that has been sitting beside your bedside since before 1/1/2015.
Skinwalker

2. Quit Smoking (or for this challenge, any other bad or annoying habit).
- Read a book with characters that are stereotypical smokers (western, movie personas, motorcycle club, etc.), or
- Read a book where one of the main characters is a smoker (or has another bad or annoying habit), or
Lover Mine - 1/31/15 - Blay smokes
- Read a book where a character is trying to quit smoking (or to break another bad or annoying habit), or
- Read a book that is smoking hot (because of the characters/plot/story or because it's high on the best selling charts).

3. Get a better job.
- Read a book with a character who is working their way up the ladder, going to school to achieve a job goal, quitting school/current job (or losing such) and taking a chance on a complete change of career/following a dream, or
Falling Hard - 1/14/15
- Read a book that has a character in a job/role that you would love to have.

4. Save Money.
- Read a book with a character who is good at saving or making money, i.e. is a banker, stock broker, a billionaire, frugal, adept at living on a shoe string, or
- Read a book that involves bank heists, casinos/gambling, mob involvement, Or
- Read a book you got for free or on sale, a book from the library, or a book lent to you by a friend.
The Husband Hunt - 1/21/15

5. Find True Love.
- Read a book where the main characters look for and find true love, or
- Read a book where the characters get a second chance at love, no matter how they get there as long as true love is the end game, or
Forgotten Sins
- Read a book by an author you love, or
- Read a book from a series you love, or
- Read a book from the list Stories for Book Lovers

6. Organize your Home.
- Read a book where a character is uber organized, efficient, OCD, or
- Read a book where the main character has a job or spends time organizing or decorating/updating houses, or
- Do some organizing yourself by arranging/creating GR shelves outside of your TBR shelf (or update shelves you already have), and read a book from one of those shelves.
Alone on Earth - 1/11/15

7. Try something new.
- Read a book where a character strikes out in a new direction, tries something new, or ends up taking off in an unexpected direction, Or,
- Read a book in a genre, series or by a an author that is new to you.
Fighting Destiny - 1/29/15

8. Spend more time with your loved ones.
- Read a book all about family or friends, OR
- Read a book where someone takes the time to reconnect to a family member or loved one that were estranged. Or,
- Read a book with a friend - find a buddy and do a buddy read, read with a book club, or join an online book discussion.
Innocent in Death - 1/17/15

9. Get more rest.
- Read a book that involves a vacation, getting away, stepping back. Or,
- Set aside a bit of me time, and read a book in bed or in a hammock or under a tree or on a beach or….. Or,
- Read a book that is a pure guilty pleasure read.
Eternity in Death - 1/21/15

10. If you have a passion for something, 2015 is your time to give it the attention it deserves.
- Read a book where a main character volunteers or donates time/energy/money to a cause, or
- Read a book where a main character is always helping out a friend or others, or
- Read a book recommended to you by a friend (Goodreads, book club, Real Life, other).
Kitty and the Midnight Hour - 1/18/15

BONUS – Your Own New Years Resolution Here
- Read a book that has something to do with your own New Years Resolution and tell us the connection.

I'm in - Seriously Getting it Done - 8/7-8

1. Lose weight
Read a book that is the next in a series you started before 1/1/2015 - Deacon 1/18/15 5*

3. Get a better job - Read a book with a character who is working their way up the ladder, going to school to achieve a job goal, quitting school/current job (or losing such) and taking a chance on a complete change of career/following a dream - Reasonable Doubt Full Series 1/24/15 4*

4. Save Money.
Read a book you got for free or on sale - Packaged 1/3/15 5*

5. Find True Love - Read a book where the characters get a second chance at love, no matter how they get there as long as true love is the end game - Double Full 1/2/15 4*

6. Organize your Home.
- Read a book where the main character spends time organizing or decorating/updating houses - Artful Attractions 1/6/15 3.5* (MC is an escort, but spends lots of time and money decorating friend's new home)

7. Try something new - Read a book in a series or by a an author that is new to you. Enthrall by Vanessa Fewings 1/11/15 4*


8 - Read a book where someone takes the time to reconnect to a family member or loved one that were estranged- Break the Sky 1/9/15 5*

10. If you have a passion for something, 2015 is your time to give it the attention it deserves.
- Read a book where a main character volunteers or donates time/energy/money to a cause - The Agreement 1/15/15 3.5*

Seriously Going to Get It Done



1. Lose weight
- Read a book that was already on your TBR shelf before 1/1/2015, is the next in a series you started before 1/1/2015, or a book that has been sitting beside your bedside since before 1/1/2015.
Shadow of Night by Deborah Harkness 1/5/15-3♥

2. Quit Smoking (or for this challenge, any other bad or annoying habit).
- Read a book that is smoking hot (because of the characters/plot/story or because it's high on the best selling charts).
Getting Rowdy by Lori Foster 1/1/15-4♥

3. Get a better job. a complete change of career/following a dream, or
- Read a book that has a character in a job/role that you would love to have.
Lick by Kylie Scott 1/2/15-4♥

4. Save Money.
- Read a book with a character who is good at saving or making money, i.e. is a banker, stock broker, a billionaire, frugal, adept at living on a shoe string, or
Glory in Death by JD Robb 1/4/15-5♥

5. Find True Love.
- Read a book by an author you love
Last of the Red-Hot Vampires by Katie MacAlister 1/3/15-4♥

6. Organize your Home.
- Read a book where a character is uber organized, efficient, OCD, or
- Read a book where the main character has a job or spends time organizing or decorating/updating houses, or
- Do some organizing yourself by arranging/creating GR shelves outside of your TBR shelf (or update shelves you already have), and read a book from one of those shelves.

7. Try something new.
- Read a book in a genre, series or by a an author that is new to you.
Secondhand Spirits by Juliet Blackwell 1/6/15-2♥

8. Spend more time with your loved ones.
- Read a book with a friend - find a buddy and do a buddy read, read with a book club, or join an online book discussion.
Moloka'i by Alan Bennert 1/21/15-4♥

9. Get more rest.
- Read a book that is a pure guilty pleasure read.
Beautiful Oblivion by Jamie McGuire 1/5/15-4♥

10. If you have a passion for something, 2015 is your time to give it the attention it deserves.
- Read a book where a main character is always helping out a friend or others, or
Love in the Afternoon by Lisa Kleypas 1/12/15-5♥

Duration: January 1 - January 31, 2015

1. Blackbird 1-9-15
Read a book that has been sitting beside your bedside since before 1/1/2015.

4. The Forbidden Library 1-18-15
Read a book from the library

5. Twilight Prisoner 1-3-15
Read a book by an author you love

7. Before You 1-19-15
Read an author that is new to you.

8. Out Of My Mind 1-11-15
- Read a book all about family or friends

I'm in! I'll attempt Really Going to Do It!
0/4-5 books

1. Lose weight
- Read a book about a character that is struggling with weight, or
- Read a book about a character that is physically fit, or keeps themselves very fit through exercise, for their job, for their looks,
- Read a book that was already on your TBR shelf before 1/1/2015, is the next in a series you started before 1/1/2015, or a book that has been sitting beside your bedside since before 1/1/2015.

2. Quit Smoking (or for this challenge, any other bad or annoying habit).
- Read a book with characters that are stereotypical smokers (western, movie personas, motorcycle club, etc.), or
- Read a book where one of the main characters is a smoker (or has another bad or annoying habit), or
- Read a book where a character is trying to quit smoking (or to break another bad or annoying habit), or
- Read a book that is smoking hot (because of the characters/plot/story or because it's high on the best selling charts).

3. Get a better job.
- Read a book with a character who is working their way up the ladder, going to school to achieve a job goal, quitting school/current job (or losing such) and taking a chance on a complete change of career/following a dream, or
- Read a book that has a character in a job/role that you would love to have.

4. Save Money.
- Read a book with a character who is good at saving or making money, i.e. is a banker, stock broker, a billionaire, frugal, adept at living on a shoe string, or
- Read a book that involves bank heists, casinos/gambling, mob involvement, Or
- Read a book you got for free or on sale, a book from the library, or a book lent to you by a friend.

5. Find True Love.
- Read a book where the main characters look for and find true love, or
- Read a book where the characters get a second chance at love, no matter how they get there as long as true love is the end game, or
- Read a book by an author you love, or
- Read a book from a series you love, or
- Read a book from the list Stories for Book Lovers

6. Organize your Home.
- Read a book where a character is uber organized, efficient, OCD, or
- Read a book where the main character has a job or spends time organizing or decorating/updating houses, or
- Do some organizing yourself by arranging/creating GR shelves outside of your TBR shelf (or update shelves you already have), and read a book from one of those shelves.

7. Try something new.
- Read a book where a character strikes out in a new direction, tries something new, or ends up taking off in an unexpected direction, Or,
- Read a book in a genre, series or by a an author that is new to you.
I'm going to try a new, local author and his new book,

8. Spend more time with your loved ones.
- Read a book all about family or friends, OR
- Read a book where someone takes the time to reconnect to a family member or loved one that were estranged. Or,
- Read a book with a friend - find a buddy and do a buddy read, read with a book club, or join an online book discussion.

9. Get more rest.
- Read a book that involves a vacation, getting away, stepping back. Or,
- Set aside a bit of me time, and read a book in bed or in a hammock or under a tree or on a beach or….. Or,
- Read a book that is a pure guilty pleasure read.

10. If you have a passion for something, 2015 is your time to give it the attention it deserves.
- Read a book where a main character volunteers or donates time/energy/money to a cause, or
- Read a book where a main character is always helping out a friend or others, or
- Read a book recommended to you by a friend (Goodreads, book club, Real Life, other).

BONUS – Your Own New Years Resolution Here
- Read a book that has something to do with your own New Years Resolution and tell us the connection.

Are you ready to fulfill some New Year's Resolutions? Read a book that fulfills a resolution above. How many resolutions can you handle? Pick your level.

Levels
“Should Do It” - Read a book from 1-2 Different Resolutions
“Thinking About Doing It” - Read a book from 3-4 Different Resolutions
“Really Going to Do It” – Read a book from 4-5 Different Resolutions
“Seriously Going to Get It Done” – Read a book from 7-8 Different Resolutions
“Doing it All ” – Read a book from 9-10 Different Resolutions
“Over Achiever” – Read a book from all 10 resolutions AND one from your bonus resolution.

“Doing it All ” – Read a book from 9-10 Different Resolutions

READ: 10/10

✔1. Lose weight - Read a book about a character that is physically fit
Master of Craving - Karen Tabke 1/29

✔2. Quit Smoking (or for this challenge, any other bad or annoying habit).
- Read a book that is smoking hot (because of the characters/plot/story or because it's high on the best selling charts).
Archer's Voice - Mia Sheridan 1/6

✔3. Get a better job.
- Read a book with a character who is working their way up the ladder, going to school to achieve a job goal, quitting school/current job (or losing such) and taking a chance on a complete change of career/following a dream, or
- Read a book that has a character in a job/role that you would love to have.
A Bone to Pick - Charlaine Harris (librarian) 1/11

✔4. Save Money - Read a book you got for free or on sale, a book from the library.
The Horse Goddess - Morgan Llywelyn 1/4

✔5. Find True Love - - Read a book where the main characters look for and find true love
Light My Fire - G.A. Aiken 1/5

✔6. Organize your Home.
- Read a book where the main character has a job or spends time organizing or decorating/updating houses, or
Optical Delusions in Deadwood - Ann Charles (m.c. spends time updating houses she's trying to sell) 1/1

✔7. Try something new - Read a book in a genre or by a an author that is new to you.
Moloka'i - Alan Brennert 1/18

✔8. Spend more time with your loved ones- - find a buddy and do a buddy read,
Magic Breaks - Ilona Andrews 1/15

✔9. Get more rest - Read a book that is a pure guilty pleasure read.
Restless In The Grave - Dana Stabenow 1/28

✔10. If you have a passion for something, 2015 is your time to give it the attention it deserves.
- Read a book where a main character volunteers or donates time/energy/money to a cause, or
Chilled - Kendra Elliot (search & rescue volunteer) 1/21



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

TOP TEN NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS - 2015
Duration: January 1 - January 31, 2015
Level - "Doing it All" - Read a book from 9 or 10 resolutions

Read 10/10 COMPLETED!

1. Lose weight DONE
Read a book that is the next in a series you started before 1/1/2015
The Tea Shop on Lavender Lane (Life in Icicle Falls #5) by Sheila Roberts 1/2/15 4stars

2. Quit Smoking (or for this challenge, any other bad or annoying habit). DONE
Read a book where a character is trying to quit smoking (or to break another bad or annoying habit)
Someone Like You by Amy Smolcic 1/16/15 4stars (Chloe goes to rehab to kick her use of prescription drugs given to her by her agency to stay model thin since she's an international model)

3. Get a better job. DONE
Read a book with a character who is quitting current job (or losing such)
Far From Home (Mangrove Island #2) by Neve Cottrell 1/3/15 4stars (Rebecca Laughlin - PR Executive)

4. Save Money. DONE
Read a book that involves casinos/gambling
Dictatorship of the Dress (Much "I Do" About Nothing #1) by Jessica Topper 1/6/15 4stars (Las Vegas)

5. Find True Love. DONE
Read a book by an author you love, AND it fits
Read a book from a series you love
The Lodge on Holly Road (Life in Icicle Falls #6) by Sheila Roberts 1/8/15 4stars

6. Organize your Home. DONE
- Read a book where the main character has a job or spends time organizing or decorating/updating houses,
Winter Street by Elin Hilderbrand 1/13/15 4stars (Patrick's wife, Jen, is an interior designer)

7. Try something new. DONE
Read a book by an author that is new to you.
Fiona Lowe - Montana Actually (Medicine River, #1) 1/4/15 5stars

8. Spend more time with your loved ones. DONE
Read a book where someone takes the time to reconnect to a family member or loved one that were estranged.
What a Woman Desires by Rachel Brimble 1/10/15 4stars (Monica Danes with her mom and sister)

9. Get more rest. DONE
Read a book that involves a vacation, getting away, stepping back. Or,
Doctor Knows Best by Ann Jennings 1/10/15 3stars (home for the holidays with Mom and Megan runs home for a 4 day weekend to get away)

10. If you have a passion for something, 2015 is your time to give it the attention it deserves. DONE
Read a book where a main character volunteers or donates time/energy/money to a cause
No Matter What (Billionaire Bargains #1) by Erin Nicholas 1/11/15 4stars (Jaden - volunteers with Wheelchair Basketball; Adam and Tony make contributions towards the Children's Hospiral wing for pediatric physical therapy)

You just need to read one from each resolution + the bonus tie in to be an overachiever not all three listed under each resolution, correct?

JoAnne wrote: "You just need to read one from each resolution + the bonus tie in to be an overachiever not all three listed under each resolution, correct?"

That is correct - one book for each resolution that meets any of the criteria.

Penni wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "You just need to read one from each resolution + the bonus tie in to be an overachiever not all three listed under each resolution, correct?"

That is correct - one book for each res..."

:) - thanks and if my resolution is same as another I would just read an extra book that had that criteria?

JoAnne wrote: "Penni wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "You just need to read one from each resolution + the bonus tie in to be an overachiever not all three listed under each resolution, correct?"

That is correct - one boo..."

You got it!

Penni wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "Penni wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "You just need to read one from each resolution + the bonus tie in to be an overachiever not all three listed under each resolution, correct?"

That is co..."

Thanks - since I'm signed up for 10 challenges (so far) just want to make sure I know what I'm doing. Good thing some of them will use the same book!

Happy New Year!

I'm in.

TOP TEN NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS - 2015
Duration: January 1 - January 31, 2015

Really going to do it - 4-5 resolutions

1. Lose weight
- Read a book about a character that is struggling with weight, or
- Read a book about a character that is physically fit, or keeps themselves very fit through exercise, for their job, for their looks,
- Read a book that was already on your TBR shelf before 1/1/2015, is the next in a series you started before 1/1/2015, or a book that has been sitting beside your bedside since before 1/1/2015.

2. Quit Smoking (or for this challenge, any other bad or annoying habit).
- Read a book with characters that are stereotypical smokers (western, movie personas, motorcycle club, etc.), or
- Read a book where one of the main characters is a smoker (or has another bad or annoying habit), or
- Read a book where a character is trying to quit smoking (or to break another bad or annoying habit), or
- Read a book that is smoking hot (because of the characters/plot/story or because it's high on the best selling charts).

3. Get a better job.
- Read a book with a character who is working their way up the ladder, going to school to achieve a job goal, quitting school/current job (or losing such) and taking a chance on a complete change of career/following a dream, or
- Read a book that has a character in a job/role that you would love to have.

4. Save Money.
- Read a book with a character who is good at saving or making money, i.e. is a banker, stock broker, a billionaire, frugal, adept at living on a shoe string, or
- Read a book that involves bank heists, casinos/gambling, mob involvement, Or
- Read a book you got for free or on sale, a book from the library, or a book lent to you by a friend.

5. Find True Love.
- Read a book where the main characters look for and find true love, or
- Read a book where the characters get a second chance at love, no matter how they get there as long as true love is the end game, or
- Read a book by an author you love, or
- Read a book from a series you love, or
- Read a book from the list Stories for Book Lovers

6. Organize your Home.
- Read a book where a character is uber organized, efficient, OCD, or
- Read a book where the main character has a job or spends time organizing or decorating/updating houses, or
- Do some organizing yourself by arranging/creating GR shelves outside of your TBR shelf (or update shelves you already have), and read a book from one of those shelves.

7. Try something new.
- Read a book where a character strikes out in a new direction, tries something new, or ends up taking off in an unexpected direction, Or,
- Read a book in a genre, series or by a an author that is new to you.

8. Spend more time with your loved ones.
- Read a book all about family or friends, OR
- Read a book where someone takes the time to reconnect to a family member or loved one that were estranged. Or,
- Read a book with a friend - find a buddy and do a buddy read, read with a book club, or join an online book discussion.

9. Get more rest.
- Read a book that involves a vacation, getting away, stepping back. Or,
- Set aside a bit of me time, and read a book in bed or in a hammock or under a tree or on a beach or….. Or,
- Read a book that is a pure guilty pleasure read.

10. If you have a passion for something, 2015 is your time to give it the attention it deserves.
- Read a book where a main character volunteers or donates time/energy/money to a cause, or
- Read a book where a main character is always helping out a friend or others, or
- Read a book recommended to you by a friend (Goodreads, book club, Real Life, other).

BONUS – Your Own New Years Resolution Here
- Read a book that has something to do with your own New Years Resolution and tell us the connection.

Trying this one :)

Seriously Going to Get It Done
2/10

1. Lose weight

- Read a book that was already on your TBR shelf before 1/1/2015,

2. Quit Smoking (or for this challenge, any other bad or annoying habit).
- Read a book with characters that are stereotypical smokers (western, movie personas, motorcycle club, etc.) , or

3. Get a better job.
- Read a book with a character who is working their way up the ladder, going to school to achieve a job goal, quitting school/current job (or losing such) and taking a chance on a complete change of career/following a dream, or
- Read a book that has a character in a job/role that you would love to have.

4. Save Money. - Read a book with a character who is good at saving or making money


5. Find True Love.

no matter how they get there as long as true love is the end game,

6. Organize your Home.
- Read a book where a character is uber organized, efficient, OCD, or
- Read a book where the main character has a job or spends time organizing or decorating/updating houses, or
- Do some organizing yourself by arranging/creating GR shelves outside of your TBR shelf (or update shelves you already have), and read a book from one of those shelves.

7. Try something new.



8. Spend more time with your loved ones.
- Read a book all about family or friends, OR
- Read a book where someone takes the time to reconnect to a family member or loved one that were estranged. Or,
- Read a book with a friend - find a buddy and do a buddy read, read with a book club, or join an online book discussion.

9. Get more rest.
- Read a book that is a pure guilty pleasure read.

10. If you have a passion for something, 2015 is your time to give it the attention it deserves.
- where a main character is always helping out a friend or others


BONUS – Your Own New Years Resolution Here
- Read a book that has something to do with your own New Years Resolution and tell us the connection.

JoAnne wrote: "Penni wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "Penni wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "You just need to read one from each resolution + the bonus tie in to be an overachiever not all three listed under each resolution, correct..."

yes, I'm so glad books overlap challenges - I just have a tendency to keep signing up for more of them lol.

Penni wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "Penni wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "Penni wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "You just need to read one from each resolution + the bonus tie in to be an overachiever not all three listed under each reso..."

:) it's definitely a reason why I can't resist so many.

I'm in!

10/10 Read

Level: “Doing it All ” – Read a book from 9-10 Different Resolutions

TOP TEN NEW YEARS RESOLUTIONS - 2015

Duration: January 1 - January 31, 2015

1. Lose weight
- Read a book that was already on your TBR shelf before 1/1/2015 - Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side 1/1

2. Quit Smoking (or for this challenge, any other bad or annoying habit).
- Read a book with characters that are stereotypical smokers (western, movie personas, motorcycle club, etc.) - After the Rain 1/2

3. Get a better job.
- Read a book that has a character in a job/role that you would love to have. The Wedding of Antanasia Jessica Packwood and Lucius Valeriu Vladescu 1/3

4. Save Money.
- Read a book with a character who is good at saving or making money, i.e. is a banker, stock broker, a billionaire.Knight & Play 1/11

5. Find True Love. Read a book from a series you love. This Shattered World 1/5

6. Organize your Home.
- Do some organizing yourself by arranging/creating GR shelves outside of your TBR shelf (or update shelves you already have), and read a book from one of those shelves.The Gamble 1/14

7. Try something new.
- Read a book in a genre, series or by a an author that is new to you.The Book of Ivy 1/6

8. Spend more time with your loved ones.
find a buddy and do a buddy read, read with a book club, or join an online book discussion.Red Rising 1/10

9. Get more rest.
- Read a book that involves a vacation, getting away, stepping back.Not Quite Forever 1/8

10. If you have a passion for something, 2015 is your time to give it the attention it deserves.
- Read a book where a main character is always helping out a friend or others.Dead of Winter 1/7

BONUS – Your Own New Years Resolution Here
- Read a book that has something to do with your own New Years Resolution and tell us the connection.

I'm going to start at "Should Do It."

3/2 books

Find True Love
-Read a book from a series you love
The One 1/1/15-1/3/15
5 stars

Quit Smoking
-Read a book that is smoking hot (because of the characters/plot/story or because it's high on the best selling charts)
Four: A Divergent Story Collection 1/4/15-1/10/15
5 stars

Spend more time with your loved ones.
-Read a book all about family or friends
I'll Give You the Sun 1/11/15-1/25/15
5 stars

Lose weight
-Read a book that was already on your TBR shelf before 1/1/2015
Isla and the Happily Ever After 1/25/15-?
__________ stars

The Lost Challenges
TLC January 2015 Monthly Challenge
Duration: 1/1/2015 - 1/31/2015

Progress: 10 out of 10

1. Lose Weight
- Read a book about a character that is struggling with weight, or
- Read a book about a character that is physically fit, or keeps themselves very fit through exercise, for their job, for their looks,
- Read a book that was already on your TBR shelf before 1/1/2015, is the next in a series you started before 1/1/2015, or a book that has been sitting beside your bedside since before 1/1/2015.
Sixth Grave on the Edge by Darynda Jones - ***** - 1/8/2015

2. Quit Smoking (or for this challenge, any other bad or annoying habit)
- Read a book with characters that are stereotypical smokers (western, movie personas, motorcycle club, etc.), or
- Read a book where one of the main characters is a smoker (or has another bad or annoying habit), or
- Read a book where a character is trying to quit smoking (or to break another bad or annoying habit), or
- Read a book that is smoking hot (because of the characters/plot/story or because it's high on the best selling charts)
Maine by J. Courtney Sullivan - *** - 1/15/2015 - Alcholics (bad habit)

3. Get a better job
- Read a book with a character who is working their way up the ladder, going to school to achieve a job goal, quitting school/current job (or losing such) and taking a chance on a complete change of career/following a dream, or
- Read a book that has a character in a job/role that you would love to have.
Me Before You by Jojo Moyes - ***** - 1/14/2015

4. Save Money
- Read a book with a character who is good at saving or making money, i.e. is a banker, stock broker, a billionaire, frugal, adept at living on a shoe string, or
- Read a book that involves bank heists, casinos/gambling, mob involvement, Or
- Read a book you got for free or on sale, a book from the library, or a book lent to you by a friend
A Wallflower Christmas by Lisa Kleypas - *** - 1/4/2015 - 213 Pages

5. Find True Love
- Read a book where the main characters look for and find true love, or
- Read a book where the characters get a second chance at love, no matter how they get there as long as true love is the end game, or
- Read a book by an author you love, or
- Read a book from a series you love, or
- Read a book from the list Stories for Book Lovers
A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg - **** - 1/9/2015 - 193 Pages - Second Chance at Love

6. Organize your Home
- Read a book where a character is uber organized, efficient, OCD, or
- Read a book where the main character has a job or spends time organizing or decorating/updating houses, or
- Do some organizing yourself by arranging/creating GR shelves outside of your TBR shelf (or update shelves you already have), and read a book from one of those shelves
Scandal in Spring by Lisa Kleypas - **** - 1/2/2015 - 374 Pages

7. Try something new
- Read a book where a character strikes out in a new direction, tries something new, or ends up taking off in an unexpected direction, Or,
- Read a book in a genre, series or by a an author that is new to you.
Mudbound by Hillary Jordan - *** - 1/6/2015 - 340 Pages - New Author

8. Spend more time with your loved ones
- Read a book all about family or friends, OR
- Read a book where someone takes the time to reconnect to a family member or loved one that were estranged. Or,
- Read a book with a friend - find a buddy and do a buddy read, read with a book club, or join an online book discussion.
Bitter Sweet Love by Jennifer L. Armentrout - ***** - 1/12/2015 - Reconnected to a lost love

9. Get more rest
- Read a book that involves a vacation, getting away, stepping back. Or,
- Set aside a bit of me time, and read a book in bed or in a hammock or under a tree or on a beach or….. Or,
- Read a book that is a pure guilty pleasure read.
No Rest for the Wicked by Kresley Cole - **** - 1/5/2015 - 356 Pages - Guilty Pleasure

10. If you have a passion for something, 2015 is your time to give it the attention it deserves
- Read a book where a main character volunteers or donates time/energy/money to a cause, or
- Read a book where a main character is always helping out a friend or others, or
- Read a book recommended to you by a friend (Goodreads, book club, Real Life, other)
The Curious Case of the Copper Corpse by Alan Bradley - ***** - 1/16/2015 - main character is always helping out, solving murders

BONUS – Your Own New Years Resolution Here
- Read a book that has something to do with your own New Years Resolution and tell us the connection.

Done!

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Woo hoo. Well done!

Done on post 11
Great challenge!

Great job JoAnne! Glad you enjoyed it.

Penni wrote: "Great job JoAnne! Glad you enjoyed it."

Looking forward to February's challenge!

Finished Message 7

Congrats Jennifer!

Done - msg 6!

Great Job Sandy - lots of good reads on there.

OK - February's Monthly Challenge is up.



February Monthly Challenge

Penni wrote: "OK - February's Monthly Challenge is up.



February Monthly Challenge"

Thanks Penni. Signed up. It looks like a fun one.
Quick question. Do you have to read an equal number of posts for the two categories or can you do just covers, just themes?

JoAnne wrote: "Penni wrote: "OK - February's Monthly Challenge is up.



February Monthly Challenge"

Thanks Penni. Signed up. It looks like a fun one.
Quick question. Do you have to read an equal number of po..."

You can do any number of each - you don't have to limit to one category or another. Just each book that you list, pick one theme or one cover that it matches (it might have a boat and a moon, but would only count for either boat or moon for example)

Penni wrote: "JoAnne wrote: "Penni wrote: "OK - February's Monthly Challenge is up.



February Monthly Challenge"

Thanks Penni. Signed up. It looks like a fun one.
Quick question. Do you have to read an equ..."

Perfect. That's what I thought since it didn't specify. Love these type of challenges.

I finished - post #5 with 10 resolutions completed.

Here

I finished on 1/29 but just posted today.


READ: 10/10

✔1. Lose weight - Read a book about a character that is physically fit
Master of Craving - Karen Tabke 1/29

✔2. Quit Smoking (or for this challenge, any other bad or annoying habit).
- Read a book that is smoking hot (because of the characters/plot/story or because it's high on the best selling charts).
Archer's Voice - Mia Sheridan 1/6

✔3. Get a better job.
- Read a book with a character who is working their way up the ladder, going to school to achieve a job goal, quitting school/current job (or losing such) and taking a chance on a complete change of career/following a dream, or
- Read a book that has a character in a job/role that you would love to have.
A Bone to Pick - Charlaine Harris (librarian) 1/11

✔4. Save Money - Read a book you got for free or on sale, a book from the library.
The Horse Goddess - Morgan Llywelyn 1/4

✔5. Find True Love - - Read a book where the main characters look for and find true love
Light My Fire - G.A. Aiken 1/5

✔6. Organize your Home.
- Read a book where the main character has a job or spends time organizing or decorating/updating houses, or
Optical Delusions in Deadwood - Ann Charles (m.c. spends time updating houses she's trying to sell) 1/1

✔7. Try something new - Read a book in a genre or by a an author that is new to you.
Moloka'i - Alan Brennert 1/18

✔8. Spend more time with your loved ones- - find a buddy and do a buddy read,
Magic Breaks - Ilona Andrews 1/15

✔9. Get more rest - Read a book that is a pure guilty pleasure read.
Restless In The Grave - Dana Stabenow 1/28

✔10. If you have a passion for something, 2015 is your time to give it the attention it deserves.
- Read a book where a main character volunteers or donates time/energy/money to a cause, or
Chilled - Kendra Elliot (search & rescue volunteer) 1/21



CHALLENGE COMPLETE

Awesome Barbara! Great work!