Nothing But Reading Challenges discussion

Thanks:-)

44 books so far!!!!

Keep going, Stephanie!

Up to 85. I'm trying to see if I can start and finish another book today but sleepiness is interfering. Grr.

Sans wrote: "Up to 85. I'm trying to see if I can start and finish another book today but sleepiness is interfering. Grr."

You should take nap; you'll wake up feeling refreshed and ready to read. Are you trying to read 100 before January ?

Yep, I am. I've tried napping but I can't seem to really sleep. I'll doze a bit, then wake up still tired. I think it's more my dreaded gift from mother nature than lack of sleep. I'm always dragging and struggling for energy the first several days.

That sucks, I'm willing to bet you're a serious coffee addict. Am I right?

Can you handle 15 books in two months? Though from what I've seen in this group that's nothing for some people.

I used to be! I worked at Peet's for over a year in college and I couldn't go an hour without coffee. Nowadays, my coffee addiction is nearly non-existent. I have half a cup or less every other day but that's about it. I mostly drink water during the day, sometimes 7-Up, but that's caffeine free.

Hmmmmm. I think I can. I have several "slim volumes" on my shelves that I'm thinking I should read. And several Harlequin Historicals. If I stick to reading books that are less than 300 pages, I think I can do it.

And I know! Some of our friends here are amazing. I'm really in awe of how many books they devour!

I don't think I'll ever touch coffee. I already have problems sleeping; can you imagine if I decided to become a coffee addict? I'd have to start calling myself a vampire.

I know, and they have kids or a job; or kids AND a job lol. It’s funny but before goodreads I use to think I was in a league of my own when it came to reading. This challenge particularly has been a slap in the face.

Exactly! My friends would be shocked at how many books I'd read. But after joining here? I'm a veritable slow-poke.

Woohoo! Finally finished my first 100 reads...moving on to Level 2!

Yay Michelle!

Michelle wrote: "Woohoo! Finally finished my first 100 reads...moving on to Level 2!"

Congratulations, Michelle!!

Thanks girls. :) Don't think I'll make it past 200. Not even counting all of the books I read to my girls. Too much going on in my "real-life" to escape to books as much as I'd like to sometimes. :) Hurry up and come with me. LOL

Congrats Michelle

Thanks Lisa S. :)

Congrats Michelle:-)

Thanks! :)

Up to 90 books now. Even with NaNoWriMo, I won't be able to stop reading (likely to the detriment of my writing).

Congrats Michelle. Good Luck Sans.

Can I join even though I'm late for this year? I've read 124 books so far. I've been keeping track for another challenge.

I'd like to start this challenge too...I think I'm getting close to reading 100 in this year alone... :)

Is this done every year?

Kayla and Sarah this challenge was meant for this year but we'll restart it starting January. I plan on giving it a try, so get ready to read :)

Done!

YAY, Sans!!! You're on you're way to the big leagues.

Thanks, hon! Let's see how far I can get in December.

Bravo Sans!

Congrats Sans!!

Thanks Valorie and Lacy!

Congrats, Sans! I want to keep track for next year, but I don't know if I will make it to even 100 or not. It will be a good challenge for me.

Mckris10 wrote: "Congrats, Sans! I want to keep track for next year, but I don't know if I will make it to even 100 or not. It will be a good challenge for me."

You and me both, Mckris10.

Thank you, Mckris10!

1. Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead
2. Frostbite by Richelle Mead
3. Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead
4. Blue Bloods by Melissa de la Cruz
5. Masquerade by Melissa de la Cruz
6. Revelations by Melissa de la Cruz
7. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
8. Living Dead in Dallas by Charlaine Harris
9. The Vampire Diaries: The Fury by L. J. Smith
10. The Vampire Diaries: Dark Reunion by L. J. Smith
11. Secret Vampire by L.J. Smith
12. Daughters of Darkness by L.J. Smith
13. Spellbinder by L.J. Smith
14. Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight, #1 The Long Way Home Part 1 by Joss Whedon
15. Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight, #2: The Long Way Home Part 2 by Joss Whedon
16. Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight, #3: The Long Way Home Part 3 by Joss Whedon
17. Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight, #4: The Long Way Home Part 4 by Joss Whedon
18. Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight, #5 The Chain by Joss Whedon by Joss Whedon
19. Twilight: The Graphic Novel, Volume 1 by Stephenie Meyer & Young Kim
20. Tim Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas by Frank Thompson
21. We Love You, Snoopy by Charles M. Schulz
22. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling
23. Welcome To Dead House by R. L. Stine
24. Scene 1 Leonardo Dicaprio by Kieran Scott
25. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
26. Stay Out of the Basement by R. L. Stine
27. When Moms Attack by Kim Ostrow
28. Casper by Lisa Rojany-Buccieri
29. Totally Crushed by Jamila Gavin
30. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
31. Becoming a Witch by Shelagh Canning
32. A Peanuts Valentine by Charles M. Schulz
33. Monster Blood by R. L. Stine
34. Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots by Debbie Dadey
35. Lizzie Goes Wild! by Kirsten Larsen
36. Betty & Veronica Double Digest #178 by Mike Pellowski
37. Slow Hands by Leslie Kelly
38. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll
39. Team Titans #1 by Marv Wolfman
40. The Vampire Diaries: The Return, Volume I: Nighfall by L. J. Smith
41. Blood Promise by Richelle Mead
42. Garfield Food for Thought by Jim Davis
43. Vampire Kisses: Blood Relatives Volume III by Ellen Schreiber
44. Club Dead by Charlaine Harris
45. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
46. Supergirl and Team Luthor #1 by Roger Stern
47. Nina Kimberly by Christiana Ellis
48. Robin II #1 The Joker's Wild by Chuck Dixon
49. Black Hood Dec. 1991 No. 1 by Mike Gold
50. Dead Witch Walking by Kim Harrison
51. Betty & Veronica Double Digest #176 by Dan Parent
52. Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris
53. Wildstar: Sky Zero #1 by Al Gordon
54. Cable #1 Future Destiny by Fabian Nicieza
55. The Dolphin Rider and Other Greek Myths by Bernard Evslin
56. "Once More, With Feeling": The Script Book by Joss Whedon
57. Atlantis: Lost Empire by Lara Bergen
58. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling
59. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
60. A Charming Princess Collection Book and Charm by Various
61. The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: by Stephenie Meyer
62. Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton
63. Love Bites by Ellen Schreiber
64. Dead as a Doornail by Charlaine Harris
65. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
66. Say Cheese and Die! by R. L. Stine
67. Vampire Knight, Volume 1 by Matsuri Hino
68. The Curse of the Mummy's Tomb by R. L. Stine
69. Vampire Knight, Volume 2 by Matsuri Hino
70. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian by C.S. Lewis
71. Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen by Serena Valentino
72. The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling
73. Cinderella by Henry W. Hewet
74. Recruited: An Alias Prequel by Lynn Mason
75. Let's Get Invisible by R. L. Stine
76. Night of the Living Dummy by R. L. Stine
77. The Girl Who Cried Monster by R. L. Stine
78. Welcome to Camp Nightmare by R. L. Stine
79. The Ghost Next Door by R. L. Stine
80. The Haunted Mask by R. L. Stine
81. Be Careful What You Wish For... by R. L. Stine
82. Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr
83. The Hums of Pooh by A.A. Milne
84. Beauty and the Beast by Jeanne Marie Le Prince De Beaumont
85. Bridie of the Wild Rose Inn by Jennifer Armstrong
86. Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard
87. Poor Little Bitch Girl by Jackie Collins
88. The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
89. The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod: Eighth Grade Bites by Heather Brewer
90. Definitely Dead by Charlaine Harris
91. Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead
92. Burned by P.C. Cast & Kristin Cast
93. Dark Angel by L.J. Smith
94. The Chosen by L.J. Smith
95. Soulmate by L.J. Smith
96. More Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark by Alvin Schwartz
97. All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris
98. Glass Houses by Rachel Caine
99. Fallen by Lauren Kate
100. Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast by Robin McKinley

Ashley wrote: "100. Beauty: A Retelling of the Story of Beauty and the Beast by Robin McKinley"

Congratulations, Ashley!!

Yay Ashley!

Good Job Ashley!

Thanks

Congrats Sans and Ashley!!!:-) Great job!

Only 5 more books to go and I'll have all 100 read for this year... Started to think I wasn't going to make it but it looks like I just might do it....

Thanks Melanie!

Gook luck Sabrina! Do you have 5 books in mind to finish out your 100?

Good Luck Sabrina!

Thanks Melanie!

Good Luck Sabrina!

Good luck, Sabrina! You can make the 100 since you still have a couple of weeks left!!

Good luck Sabrina!

Go Sabrina!

niquae wrote: "Sashana wrote: "Kayla and Sarah this challenge was meant for this year but we'll restart it starting January. I plan on giving it a try, so get ready to read :)"

I'm glad to hear it! I was too lat..."

Sure niquae, as long as you read a book then we're fine.

I was just coming on to ask if there was going to be one for 2011 and I see that it's been asked and answered.

Sans wrote: "Thanks Melanie!

Gook luck Sabrina! Do you have 5 books in mind to finish out your 100?"

Yeah I'm down to 4 now and almost done with one of those

1) The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
2) The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime by Mark Haddon
3) A Study in Scarlet by Arthur Conan Doyle
4) The Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle
5) One for the Money by Janet Evanovich
6) Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich
7) Three to Get Deadly by Janet Evanovich
8) Four to Score by Janet Evanovich
9) High Five by by Janet Evanovich
10) Hot Six by by Janet Evanovich
11) Seven Up by Janet Evanovich
12) Hard Eight by Janet Evanovich
13) To the Nines by Janet Evanovich
14) Ten Big Ones by Janet Evanovich
15) Eleven on Top by Janet Evanovich
16) Twelve Sharp by Janet Evanovich
17) Lean Mean Thirteen by Janet Evanovich
18) Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich
19) Finger Lickin' Fifteen by Janet Evanovich
20) Sweet Sixteen by Janet Evanovich
21) Plum Lovin' by Janet Evanovich
22) Visions of Sugarplums by Janet Evanovich
23) Plum Lucky by Janet Evanovich
24) A Is for Alibi by Sue Grafton
25) B Is for Burglar by Sue Grafton
26) C Is for Corpse by Sue Grafton
27) D Is for Deadbeat by Sue Grafton
28) E Is for Evidence by Sue Grafton
29) Buxton Spice by Oonya Kempadoo
30) The Giver by Lois Lowry
31) Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit by Jeanette Winterson
32) The Reluctant Fundamentalist by Mohsin Hamid
33) The Season of Migration to the North by Taleb Salih
34) The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie by Muriel Spark
35) Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary
36) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
37) Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
38) Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
39) Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling
40) Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
41) Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling
42) The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis
43) The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
44) The Horse and His Boy by C.S. Lewis
45) Prince Caspian by C.S. Lewis
46) The Voyage of the Dawn Treader by C.S. Lewis
47) The Silver Chair by C.S. Lewis
48) The Last Battle by C.S. Lewis
49) The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis
50) Murder in the Cathedral by T.S. Eliot
51) The Lady of the Lake by Walter Scott
52) A Fish Caught in Time by Samantha Weinberg
53) Maus I by Art Speigelman
54) The House of Bernarda Alba by Federico Garcia Lorca
55) Blood Wedding by Federico Garcia Lorca
56) The Tempest by William Shakespeare
57) Singapore Transfer by Wayne Warga
58) Candle in the Dark by Hugh Steven
59) Echoes of the Wild Giraffe by Sook Nyul hoi
60) Tortoise for the Queen of Tonga by Julia Whitty
61) Running in the Family by Michael Ondaatje
62) Left to Tell by Immaculee Ilibagiza
63) The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle
64) The Abandoned Baobab by Ken Bugul
65) The Dark Child by Camara Laye
66) A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
67) An Irish Country Doctor by Patrick Taylor
68) Spring Flowers Spring Frost by Ismail Kadare
69) The Road to Ubar by Nicholas Clapp
70) The Last Thing He Wanted by Joan Didion
71) Salvador by Joan Didion
72) Sotah by Naomi Ragen
73) Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coelho
74) Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
75) James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
76) The Birth of Venus by Sarah Dunant
77) The Painted Kiss by Elizabeth Hickey
78) Houseboy by Ferdinand Oyono
79) The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
80) Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
81) Mrs. Pollifax on Safari by Dorothy Gilman
82) The Elusive Mrs. Pollifax by Dorothy Gilman
83) Mrs. Pollifax and the Golden Triangle by Dorothy Gilman
84) Mrs. Pollifax and the Lion Killer
85) The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith
86) The Tears of the Giraffe by Alexander McCall Smith
87) Say Cheese and Die Again by R.L. Stine
88) Marley and Me by John Grogan
89) The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
90) Winter in Arabia by Freya Stark
91) Saving Fish From Drowning by Amy Tan
92) The Wine of Astonishment by Earl Lovelace
93) Prospero's Daughter by Elizabeth Nunez
94) When I Was Puerto Rican by Esmeralda Santiago
95) In the Country of Men by Hisham Matar
96) Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
97) PADI Diver's Manual by PADI
98) Boating for Beginners by Jeanette Winterson
99) A Hero of Our Time by Mikhail Lermontov
100) Nights in Rodanthe by Nicholas Sparks