I’m excited to report on two more challenges I’m joining this year as I hope they will help me reach some of my reading goals.
First is the Poetry Reading Challenge hosted by Serena. I joined this challenge last year and didn’t quite complete my goal but I did read two poetry collections so that is definitely something to be happy about. Like last year’s challenge, there are several levels from which you can choose. I’m going to try and reach the Villanelle level which means reading five or more poetry books.
I’m up for the challenge. I do enjoy poetry a lot and I would love to read more. One thing is that I’d like to discover other poets. For example, Denise Levertov, Jane Hirshfield, Anne Sexton, etc. Another thing I want to commit to with this challenge is to attend at least one poetry reading. We have several poetry readings at local indie bookstores and it’s about time I go visit some of them!
The second is #ReadMyOwnDamnBooks hosted by Andi. The goal, as the challenge states is to read from your own books. The best part of this challenge is that you name the rules.
The reason this challenge really appealed to me is that when I was going through my yearly stats I noticed that only about 12 books came from my shelves (not including Kindle reads). That’s not a lot of books and no wonder my shelves are filled to capacity!
So I think this is a good challenge for me. I don’t know how hard core I can be but certainly I’d like to increase the number of books read from those found on my shelves. So I’m going to strive to at least read 20 books from my shelves.
Thank you Serena and Andi for hosting these challenges. I’m going to enjoy participating!
How about you, are you joining either of these?
Have fun and happy reading, Iliana! 🙂
I think I might do a couple challenges this year. I just haven’t had much time to reflect on last year or plan out this year so far. I just need a few more hours in my day! lol
These are great challenges! I’ve never heard of the poetry challenge, I’m glad it exists. People should read more of it!
I would like to read more poetry this year. I didn’t read any last year, I’m ashamed to say. After reading a handful of collections the year before. I’m not sure what happened. 🙁
I hope you enjoy both of these challenges! Best wishes, Iliana!
I enjoy reading poetry–and I enjoy reading posts when others blog about poetry. I may check out the challenge. 🙂
Melody – Thank you! I think I have a lot of good potential reads ahead of me!
Kailana – I know what you mean. I could certainly use more days. Hope you find some good challenges to join. Can’t wait to hear which ones you’ll be doing.
Graeae – You should check it out and maybe you’ll think of joining too! I’m with you, more people should read poetry!
Literary Feline – I’ve always liked poetry but I think in recent years it’s when I have gotten a bit more “serious” about it. I hope I can discover more new poets this year!
Jenclair – Oh I hope you do! I can’t wait to see what others read and hopefully I’ll find some new favorite poets!
Thanks for joining the poetry reading challenge again! Stay tuned for the National Poetry Month extravaganza in April!
I should participate in the poetry challenge. Will wander over and take a look.