There are so many good reading challenges and projects are out there that it is hard to narrow down the choices. I told myself I should probably show some restraint so here are the ones I’ll be participating in this year:
What’s In A Name 2016 hosted by the Worm Hole. I’ve done this one several years and usually do finish it. The goal is to choose a book to read from each of the following categories: A country, an item of clothing, a piece of furniture, a profession, a month of the year and a title with the word “tree.”
Back to the Classics Challenge 2016 hosted by Books & Chocolate. I keep trying to add more classics into my reading so at least this one reminds me to reach for some. The challenge lets you choose between 12 classic books that fall within slightly different categories. You do not have to read 12 books to participate in this challenge but the more books and categories you read, the more entries you get for a prize drawing.
Books In Translation 2016 hosted by the Introverted Reader. I typically read anywhere from five to eight books in translation a year so I had to join this one. There are different levels so I’m going to be daring and shoot for the “Linguist” level which means I have to read 10 – 12 books in translation.
Throughout the year I’ll join other challenges and readalongs. I’m also still carrying over from last year the Japanese Literature reading challenge which ends at the end of January.
One thing I plan on doing this year is writing up quarterly updates. I think it’ll be a good way to check my progress.
How about you, which challenges are you taking on this year?
Good luck with your challenges!
I just prepared my sign-up post for the nonfiction challenge. 🙂 I considered the classics reading challenge, but I’m really only up for reading maybe two classics, I think, and I can’t see joining Karen’s challenge with that intent. Not that I’m interested in the prizes. I know there’s another one out there that has no limit that seems more practical for me–with a level for those of us wanting to only read 1 to 3, but I think I’ll pass. It’ll be my own little personal challenge. I’m also doing the What’s In a Name Challenge. I missed doing that last year.
Good luck with your challenges! I am trying to go light on them too, but didn’t want to completely skip them this year. I think I kept them open enough to let me read what I want when I want, and that is what is most important for my reading enjoyment.
I still haven’t decided on if I am participating in any challenges yet…lol. Running a bit behind I guess. I hope you are successful with all of these. Good luck!
Stefanie – Thank you!
Literary Feline – Ooh, I can’t wait to see what you are planning to read for non-fiction. I need some ideas! And, so true the most important thing is to have fun. Hope you enjoy making your lists and choosing your books 🙂
Samantha – I know, I was in the same boat but eventually went for it. Looking forward to hearing about the challenges you end up choosing!
I’ve joined the Back to The Classics Challenge for 2016 as I really want to read classics much more. There are so rarely disappointing, so meaty and full of story as well as unforgettable characters. I end up being happier when I’ve chosen a classic rather than take a chance on something contemporary which so often lets me down in terms of quality. (Gone Girl, for example.)
And of course you know how I love translated literature. I should go check out that challenge you mentioned here, especially as the Japanese Lit Challnege is about to close. Not that I’ve down much with it this year.
Bellezza – Yay, glad you’ve joined the Classics challenge as well. I bet you could find some great books to read if you joined the Books in Translation challenge!
Welcome to What’s In A Name 2016, Iliana! Hope you enjoy your reading for it 🙂