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2010 Book Project
Hi Everyone
I've set a book challenge for myself this year. This is to read 100 books in 2010.
Last year, I read 74 books and I know that I can do better.
Would you like to take part in this challenge?
It'll be fun!
Drena
http://lion-essence.blogspot.com/
I've set a book challenge for myself this year. This is to read 100 books in 2010.
Last year, I read 74 books and I know that I can do better.
Would you like to take part in this challenge?
It'll be fun!
Drena
http://lion-essence.blogspot.com/
Re: 2010 Book Project
Hi Lionessence~
I'll join you in this challenge. I use to read all the time, but when I went back to school I could only read my school books.
Should we post what we've read when we complete a book? (like each month) I think that would be a good idea....that way we can share what we've read. Also, maybe do a mini book review of we like. (like two thumbs up...or more details if we really like a book)
Thoughts?
Deborah
I'll join you in this challenge. I use to read all the time, but when I went back to school I could only read my school books.
Should we post what we've read when we complete a book? (like each month) I think that would be a good idea....that way we can share what we've read. Also, maybe do a mini book review of we like. (like two thumbs up...or more details if we really like a book)
Thoughts?
Deborah
KinkyNappyHappy- Posts : 4947
Join date : 2010-01-02
Location : Houston
Re: 2010 Book Project
sure that'll be great.
So far I have read Thank God I'm natural and "Her perfect symmetry" by Audrey Niffenegger. I'm currently reading "The Heretic's daughter" by Kathleen Kent.
Best places to buy books are second hand book shops and charity shops.
The review at the end of each month will be great.
So far I have read Thank God I'm natural and "Her perfect symmetry" by Audrey Niffenegger. I'm currently reading "The Heretic's daughter" by Kathleen Kent.
Best places to buy books are second hand book shops and charity shops.
The review at the end of each month will be great.
Re: 2010 Book Project
I haven't read any books this year...so I'll get started.
I'll look for Thank God I'm natural...I'm sure I'll enjoy that one. I'll check back in at the end of this month to give you an update....
Until then....happy reading!!!
I'll look for Thank God I'm natural...I'm sure I'll enjoy that one. I'll check back in at the end of this month to give you an update....
Until then....happy reading!!!
KinkyNappyHappy- Posts : 4947
Join date : 2010-01-02
Location : Houston
Re: 2010 Book Project
This is a great challenge. 100 books is a lot but I'm willing to make an attempt. I have a question: Can this include audio books? I hope so.
So far this year, I have read:
The Green Life by Victoria Boutenko
Traveling Solo by Eleanor Berman
How come this idiots rich and I'm not (audiobook) by Robert Shemin.
Next book...Open Your Mind to Prosperity by Catherine Ponder
So far this year, I have read:
The Green Life by Victoria Boutenko
Traveling Solo by Eleanor Berman
How come this idiots rich and I'm not (audiobook) by Robert Shemin.
Next book...Open Your Mind to Prosperity by Catherine Ponder
Last edited by ElleX on 27th January 2010, 8:49 pm; edited 1 time in total
ElleX- Posts : 97
Join date : 2010-01-01
Age : 56
Location : Charlotte, NC
Re: 2010 Book Project
Really love this idea of a 100 book challenge - thanks! Since you live in London you might check out: The Children's Book by A.S. Byatt. Really an amazing read.
Allidaughter- Posts : 2
Join date : 2009-11-09
Age : 68
Location : N.CA hippieside
Re: 2010 Book Project
ElleX wrote:This is a great challenge. 100 books is a lot but I'm willing to make an attempt. I have a question: Can this include audio books? I hope so.
So far this year, I have read:
The Green Life by Victoria Boutenko
Traveling Solo by Eleanor Berman
How come this idiots rich and I'm not (audiobook) by Robert Shemin.
Next book...Open Your Mind to Prosperity by Catherine Ponder
Open Your Mind to Prosperity wasn't my next book - LOL. I read Prayers of a Godly Woman by Brighton Books. I was given this book years ago. It's a positive book and a great little read on the bus.
ElleX- Posts : 97
Join date : 2010-01-01
Age : 56
Location : Charlotte, NC
Re: 2010 Book Project
Hi I would like to join this challenge! I used to read all the time!I need to get back with it! I just finished reading Michael Jacksons authorized autobiography cant remember the authors name right now but it was pretty good!
raina- Posts : 254
Join date : 2009-10-28
Location : toledo, ohio
Re: 2010 Book Project
So here is my 2010 Book Project update for January:
I read the following BOOK!!!
The Black Girl Next Door - a memoir ~ by: Jennifer Baszile
I bought this book at a book fair at my job. It was a very good book and what I found interesting is how she shared her struggles with her hair!!! She is now a natural girl!!!!
I plan to bump up my reading as the months progress...so please note I plan to read the following books for February and hope I can add at least 3 more!!
Dreams from My Father ~ by: Barack Obama (I bought this book last summer and just haven't had a chance to read it)
Through it All ~ by: Christine King Farris - saw this at Wal-Mart last night and thought it would be a good read.
Happy reading ladies.......
I read the following BOOK!!!
The Black Girl Next Door - a memoir ~ by: Jennifer Baszile
I bought this book at a book fair at my job. It was a very good book and what I found interesting is how she shared her struggles with her hair!!! She is now a natural girl!!!!
I plan to bump up my reading as the months progress...so please note I plan to read the following books for February and hope I can add at least 3 more!!
Dreams from My Father ~ by: Barack Obama (I bought this book last summer and just haven't had a chance to read it)
Through it All ~ by: Christine King Farris - saw this at Wal-Mart last night and thought it would be a good read.
Happy reading ladies.......
KinkyNappyHappy- Posts : 4947
Join date : 2010-01-02
Location : Houston
Re: 2010 Book Project
@ kinky I read dreams of my father, I thought it was a good read!
raina- Posts : 254
Join date : 2009-10-28
Location : toledo, ohio
Re: 2010 Book Project
Hi...This is a wonderful challenge and like most on this thread I used read all the time....for hours...nothing was better than spending a weekend with a great book!...lol...I have just finished reading Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz....and I am ashamed to say it took me about 4 months! I was determined to finished it and after I was done I picked up another book of the Odd Thomas books....
I will try my best!
I will try my best!
TaSiaJaY- Posts : 92
Join date : 2009-11-07
Location : Palm Coast Florida
Re: 2010 Book Project
I'm reading A Mercy by Toni Morrison.
JQ- Posts : 28
Join date : 2009-12-26
Location : phx
Re: 2010 Book Project
I'm in!
Right now I'm reading Bill Bryson's Neither Here Nore There. I love travel memoirs.
So far I think the only book I've read completely is Elizabeth Gilbert's Committed And I highy recommend it! (I'm bad about starting a book and not finishing it)
I will update on here, but I also think I will use my neverending book list on www.goodreads.com to keep track. I will add 2010 books to the 2010 bookshelf!
Oh and even better than second hand gift shops - the library! I go and put all of my books I'm looking for on hold on the website and they send them to my local branch. Then they email me when the book is there. AWESOME!
Right now I'm reading Bill Bryson's Neither Here Nore There. I love travel memoirs.
So far I think the only book I've read completely is Elizabeth Gilbert's Committed And I highy recommend it! (I'm bad about starting a book and not finishing it)
I will update on here, but I also think I will use my neverending book list on www.goodreads.com to keep track. I will add 2010 books to the 2010 bookshelf!
Oh and even better than second hand gift shops - the library! I go and put all of my books I'm looking for on hold on the website and they send them to my local branch. Then they email me when the book is there. AWESOME!
d.denise- Posts : 625
Join date : 2009-10-23
Age : 38
Location : Memphis 10
Re: 2010 Book Project
d.denise wrote:I'm in!
Right now I'm reading Bill Bryson's Neither Here Nore There. I love travel memoirs.
So far I think the only book I've read completely is Elizabeth Gilbert's Committed And I highy recommend it! (I'm bad about starting a book and not finishing it)
I will update on here, but I also think I will use my neverending book list on www.goodreads.com to keep track. I will add 2010 books to the 2010 bookshelf!
Oh and even better than second hand gift shops - the library! I go and put all of my books I'm looking for on hold on the website and they send them to my local branch. Then they email me when the book is there. AWESOME!
I'm soo bad about returning books back to the library!!! I dare not check any out...
KinkyNappyHappy- Posts : 4947
Join date : 2010-01-02
Location : Houston
Re: 2010 Book Project
lol but they send you an email to let you know theyre due (twice!)! I just go online and renew them and keep them until the last minute lol
d.denise- Posts : 625
Join date : 2009-10-23
Age : 38
Location : Memphis 10
Re: 2010 Book Project
My list so far...
1. The Green Life by Victoria Boutenko
2. Traveling Solo by Eleanor Berman
3. How come this idiots rich and I'm not (audiobook) by Robert Shemin.
4. Prayers of a Godly Woman by Brighton Books.
5. Open Your Mind to Prosperity by Catherine Ponder
6. Time Alive by Alexandra Stoddard
7. Garden Anywhere by Alys Fowler
8. You grow girl by Gayla Trail
I am now reading Wired for Wealth. Next book is a Total Eclipse of the Heart by Zane.
I must admit this isn't looking so good - two months have gone by and I have only read 8 books. I should be up to about 16 books by now (must read about 8 books a month to get to goal of 100 books for the year). If I can't get to where I need to be by 3/31/10, I may bow out in defeat of this challenge and just challenge myself to maybe 50 books this year (which would be a feat in itself).
How is everyone else doing???? Has anyone read about 10 to 16 books this year yet??
1. The Green Life by Victoria Boutenko
2. Traveling Solo by Eleanor Berman
3. How come this idiots rich and I'm not (audiobook) by Robert Shemin.
4. Prayers of a Godly Woman by Brighton Books.
5. Open Your Mind to Prosperity by Catherine Ponder
6. Time Alive by Alexandra Stoddard
7. Garden Anywhere by Alys Fowler
8. You grow girl by Gayla Trail
I am now reading Wired for Wealth. Next book is a Total Eclipse of the Heart by Zane.
I must admit this isn't looking so good - two months have gone by and I have only read 8 books. I should be up to about 16 books by now (must read about 8 books a month to get to goal of 100 books for the year). If I can't get to where I need to be by 3/31/10, I may bow out in defeat of this challenge and just challenge myself to maybe 50 books this year (which would be a feat in itself).
How is everyone else doing???? Has anyone read about 10 to 16 books this year yet??
Last edited by ElleX on 27th February 2010, 1:10 pm; edited 1 time in total (Reason for editing : Added the authors)
ElleX- Posts : 97
Join date : 2010-01-01
Age : 56
Location : Charlotte, NC
Re: 2010 Book Project
@ElleX I am way behind I am just on my second book,and I really dont like it, but I hate to stop reading a book once I start it.I knew the month of Feb would be a tough one for me, soo I have some major catching up to do!
raina- Posts : 254
Join date : 2009-10-28
Location : toledo, ohio
Re: 2010 Book Project
Fantastic challenge - I'm all in. I used to read A LOT, but life and career seem to have gotten in the way. You know, if I prorate the schedule, my goal will be 84 books starting now. Ok ladies, I'm taking a deep breath and jumping in!
I'm currently switching between three books:
- The Flexitarian Diet
- Eat Pray Love
- Going Rogue by Sarah Palin
I'd better get that library card!
I'm currently switching between three books:
- The Flexitarian Diet
- Eat Pray Love
- Going Rogue by Sarah Palin
I'd better get that library card!
FloridaSunshine- Posts : 7
Join date : 2010-02-28
Re: 2010 Book Project
ElleX wrote:My list so far...
1. The Green Life by Victoria Boutenko
2. Traveling Solo by Eleanor Berman
3. How come this idiots rich and I'm not (audiobook) by Robert Shemin.
4. Prayers of a Godly Woman by Brighton Books.
5. Open Your Mind to Prosperity by Catherine Ponder
6. Time Alive by Alexandra Stoddard
7. Garden Anywhere by Alys Fowler
8. You grow girl by Gayla Trail
I am now reading Wired for Wealth. Next book is a Total Eclipse of the Heart by Zane.
I must admit this isn't looking so good - two months have gone by and I have only read 8 books. I should be up to about 16 books by now (must read about 8 books a month to get to goal of 100 books for the year). If I can't get to where I need to be by 3/31/10, I may bow out in defeat of this challenge and just challenge myself to maybe 50 books this year (which would be a feat in itself).
How is everyone else doing???? Has anyone read about 10 to 16 books this year yet??
I just realized that I have read two more books than those the listed above. I keep a list on my laptop so I don't get the same books from the library when I read selections from the same author. Here is the complete list thus far:
1. The Green Life by Victoria Boutenko
2. Traveling Solo by Eleanor Berman
3. Mocha Manual to turning your passion into profit by Kimberly Sears-Allers
4. How come this idiots rich and I'm not (audiobook) by Robert Shemin.
5. The Scavengers Manifesto by Anneli Rufus & Kristan Lawson
6. Prayers of a Godly Woman by Brighton Books.
7. Open Your Mind to Prosperity by Catherine Ponder
8. Time Alive by Alexandra Stoddard
9. Garden Anywhere by Alys Fowler
10. You grow girl by Gayla Trail
Book number 5 was boooorrrrinnngg.
ElleX- Posts : 97
Join date : 2010-01-01
Age : 56
Location : Charlotte, NC
Re: 2010 Book Project
So...my February book update!!!
I didn't read any books... Busy at work and church!!! So I have to read all I listed in February and more. Will catch up this month!!!
I didn't read any books... Busy at work and church!!! So I have to read all I listed in February and more. Will catch up this month!!!
KinkyNappyHappy- Posts : 4947
Join date : 2010-01-02
Location : Houston
Re: 2010 Book Project
looks like I'm two months behind. Thats ok.
I'm in.
So far I have read
Jan
What They Want by Omar Tyree
The Sun Also rises by Ernest Hemingway
Good Night Nobody by Jennifer Weiner
Feb
More Like Wrestling
March
Feminista
I'm in.
So far I have read
Jan
What They Want by Omar Tyree
The Sun Also rises by Ernest Hemingway
Good Night Nobody by Jennifer Weiner
Feb
More Like Wrestling
March
Feminista
Re: 2010 Book Project
I think I probably already have read 50 books so far this year! I'm such a book addict and usually get most of my books from the local library.
Recent reads that I really enjoyed:
1. Freakonomics
2. Superfreakomics
3. Introduction to evolutionary psychology
Would really like to read Thank God I'm natural.
Kinkynappyhappy, I read "Through it all" last year. It was a nicely written book. Christine King Farris sounds a real lady.
Recent reads that I really enjoyed:
1. Freakonomics
2. Superfreakomics
3. Introduction to evolutionary psychology
Would really like to read Thank God I'm natural.
Kinkynappyhappy, I read "Through it all" last year. It was a nicely written book. Christine King Farris sounds a real lady.
R2D2- Posts : 250
Join date : 2010-01-13
Location : Australia
Re: 2010 Book Project
I'm definitely up for the challenge!!! This year I've finished reading:
Autobiography of My Mother, Jamaica Kincaid
The Bluest Eye, Toni Morrison
A Million Little Pieces, James Frey
... I'm currently reading:
Ready for Revolution: The Life and Struggles of Stokely Carmicheal (Kwame Ture)
What is the What, Dave Eggers, both of which I am very much enjoying!
Autobiography of My Mother, Jamaica Kincaid
The Bluest Eye, Toni Morrison
A Million Little Pieces, James Frey
... I'm currently reading:
Ready for Revolution: The Life and Struggles of Stokely Carmicheal (Kwame Ture)
What is the What, Dave Eggers, both of which I am very much enjoying!
boHo.BaRBie- Posts : 1
Join date : 2010-02-18
Age : 36
Location : DMV
Re: 2010 Book Project
Here's my running total...
1. The Green Life by Victoria Boutenko
2. Traveling Solo by Eleanor Berman
3. Mocha Manual to turning your passion into profit by Kimberly Sears-Allers
4. How come this idiots rich and I'm not (audiobook) by Robert Shemin.
5. The Scavengers Manifesto by Anneli Rufus & Kristan Lawson
6. Prayers of a Godly Woman by Brighton Books.
7. Open Your Mind to Prosperity by Catherine Ponder
8. Time Alive by Alexandra Stoddard
9. Garden Anywhere by Alys Fowler
10. You grow girl by Gayla Trail
11. Total Eclipse of the Heart by Zane
12. Chakras for beginners by David Pond
13. Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto
I am still reading Wired for Wealth - LOL. I am, also, reading a 40 Day Mind Fast Soul Feast by Michael Bernard Beckwith (you read a passage every day and I am on Day 19).
Waiting in the wings...The One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard Etal, The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber, The Millionaire Maker by Loral Langemeier, and You are your Choices by Alexandra Stoddard.
How is everyone else doing with this "project"?
1. The Green Life by Victoria Boutenko
2. Traveling Solo by Eleanor Berman
3. Mocha Manual to turning your passion into profit by Kimberly Sears-Allers
4. How come this idiots rich and I'm not (audiobook) by Robert Shemin.
5. The Scavengers Manifesto by Anneli Rufus & Kristan Lawson
6. Prayers of a Godly Woman by Brighton Books.
7. Open Your Mind to Prosperity by Catherine Ponder
8. Time Alive by Alexandra Stoddard
9. Garden Anywhere by Alys Fowler
10. You grow girl by Gayla Trail
11. Total Eclipse of the Heart by Zane
12. Chakras for beginners by David Pond
13. Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto
I am still reading Wired for Wealth - LOL. I am, also, reading a 40 Day Mind Fast Soul Feast by Michael Bernard Beckwith (you read a passage every day and I am on Day 19).
Waiting in the wings...The One Minute Manager by Ken Blanchard Etal, The E-Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber, The Millionaire Maker by Loral Langemeier, and You are your Choices by Alexandra Stoddard.
How is everyone else doing with this "project"?
ElleX- Posts : 97
Join date : 2010-01-01
Age : 56
Location : Charlotte, NC
Re: 2010 Book Project
100 books in a year!?!?!?!
Well I really like reading but I never get time to do it.. And I also love really fat books and always need at least a week.
Right now I'm reading the chemsitry of death by Simon Beckett and it is one of the best books ever.. For school I have to read the book Also in English and the 3rd book on hold is a German one.
Here's my list that I'll be updating everytime
1. The Chemistry of Death
2. Slam
3. Gut gegen Nordwind
Well I really like reading but I never get time to do it.. And I also love really fat books and always need at least a week.
Right now I'm reading the chemsitry of death by Simon Beckett and it is one of the best books ever.. For school I have to read the book Also in English and the 3rd book on hold is a German one.
Here's my list that I'll be updating everytime
1. The Chemistry of Death
2. Slam
3. Gut gegen Nordwind
lumii- Posts : 201
Join date : 2010-03-08
Age : 29
Location : Germany
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