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Starting off the year with a bang, I see!January: NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1 - 31, 2023
LEVEL: HARD: 7 BOOKS
Progress: 7/7
�1. Save more money. Instead of buying a book, read a book you borrowed (from a friend or the library) or was given to you as a gift. - The Girl Who Knew Death (Spider Green, #4) - Norm Harris (1/18/23)
�2. Taking up a new hobby. Read a book that has a hobby you would like to try (i.e., baking, blogging, podcasting quilting, musician, etc) - Gingerbread Dead (Christmas Cookies) - Lori L. Robinett (1/10/23)
�3. Exercise more. Read a book whose cover shows people being active in some way OR read a book in which one of the main characters is an athlete. - In The Shadow of The Apennines - Kimberly Sullivan (Samantha is a runner, and both her first boyfriend and last fling crew (competitive rowing.) (1/1/23)
4. Spend more time with friends. Old favorite books are just like old friends. Reread an old favorite.
�5. Watch less TV. Instead of watching TV or going to the movies, read a book that got turned into a movie or TV show. - Murder, She Wrote: Death on the Emerald Isle (Murder, She Wrote, #56) - Jessica Fletcher (1/13/23)
6. Go back to school. Read a book from this list: Best School Assigned Books
�7. Go on a trip. Read a book that takes place in a country you've never been to. - The Low Road (McLaren Mystery, #16) - Jo A. Hiestand (Scotland) (1/4/23)
�8. Volunteer or donate more. Read a book you own, then donate it. There are many places that accept donated books. You can try your library, thrift stores, or local charitable organizations. Let us know where you donated your book! - The Accidental Spy - David Gardner (1/21/23)
�9. Clean more. Clean up your TBR list. Read a book that has been on your list for more than a year. - The Personal Librarian - Marie Benedict (1/6/23)
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1. Save more money. Instead of buying a book, read a book you borrowed (from a friend or the library) or was given to you as a gift. The Maid by Nita Prose
2. Taking up a new hobby. Read a book that has a hobby you would like to try( ex. baking, quilting, musician, etc.) The Paris Wife by Paula McLain (piano)
3. Exercise more. Read a book whose cover shows people being active in some way OR read a book in which one of the main characters is an athlete. These Things Hidden by Heather Gudenkauf (soccer)
4. Spend more time with friends. Old favorite books are just like old friends. Reread an old favorite.
5. Watch less TV. Instead of watching TV or going to the movies, read a book that got turned into a movie or TV show. Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury
6. Go back to school. Read a book from this list: /list/show/7...
7. Go on a trip. Read a book that takes place in a country you've never been to. (This can be a made up country.) Beyond That, the Sea by Laura Spence-Ash (Germany)
8. Volunteer or donate more. Read a book you own then donate it. There are many places that accept donated books. You can try your library, thrift stores, or local charitable organizations. Let us know where you donated your book!
9. Clean more. Clean up your TBR list. Read a book that has been on your list for more than a year. The Starboard Sea by Amber Dermont
NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS CHALLENGEJanuary 1 - 31, 2023
1. Save more money. Instead of buying a book, read a book you borrowed (from a friend or the library) or was given to you as a gift.
2. Taking up a new hobby. Read a book that has a hobby you would like to try( ex. baking, quilting, musician, etc)
3. Exercise more. Read a book whose cover shows people being active in some way OR read a book in which one of the main characters is an athlete.
4. Spend more time with friends. Old favorite books are just like old friends. Reread an old favorite.
5. Watch less TV. Instead of watching TV or going to the movies, read a book that got turned into a movie or TV show.
6. Go back to school. Read a book from this list: Best School Assigned Books
7. Go on a trip. Read a book that takes place in a country you've never been to. (This can be a made up country.)
8. Volunteer or donate more. Read a book you own then donate it. There are many places that accept donated books. You can try your library, thrift stores, or local charitable organizations. Let us know where you donated your book!
9. Clean more. Clean up your TBR list. Read a book that has been on your list for more than a year.
January New Year's ResolutionsDuration: January 1 - 31, 2023
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LEVELS:
EASY: 1-3 BOOKS
MEDUIM: 4-6 BOOKS
HARD: 7-9 BOOKS
1. Save more money. Instead of buying a book, read a book you borrowed (from a friend or the library) or was given to you as a gift.
Santa, Surf and Sapphires Emerald Finn 1/2/23 (borrowed with KU)
2. Taking up a new hobby. Read a book that has a hobby you would like to try( ex. baking, quilting, musician, etc.)
Knitting dog sweaters-Mystery Maid Hazel Smith 1/6/23
3. Exercise more. Read a book whose cover shows people being active in some way OR read a book in which one of the main characters is an athlete.
4. Spend more time with friends. Old favorite books are just like old friends. Reread an old favorite.
5. Watch less TV. Instead of watching TV or going to the movies, read a book that got turned into a movie or TV show.
6. Go back to school. Read a book from this list: Best School Assigned Books
7. Go on a trip. Read a book that takes place in a country you've never been to. (This can be a made up country.)
The Caymans-Overboard at Christmas Wendy Neugent 1/3/23
8. Volunteer or donate more. Read a book you own then donate it. There are many places that accept donated books. You can try your library, thrift stores, or local charitable organizations. Let us know where you donated your book!
9. Clean more. Clean up your TBR list. Read a book that has been on your list for more than a year.
Jolie and Scoobie High School Adventures Elaine Orr 1/1/23 (shelved 12/4/20)
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January: NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS CHALLENGE
Duration: January 1 - 31, 2023
LEVEL: HARD: 7 BOOKS
Progress: 0/7
1. Save more money. Instead of buying a book..."
Yes, we are. Hope you enjoy the challenge.
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Duration: January 1 - 31, 2023
LEVELS:Meduim
Completed: 5/4-6
1. Save more money. Instead of buying a book, read a book you borrowed (from a friend or the library) or was given to you as a gift.
1/82. Taking up a new hobby. (candy maker)
1/43. Exercise more. Read a book whose cover shows people being active in some way OR read a book in which one of the main characters is an athlete.
1/307. Go on a trip.
1/169. Clean more. Clean up your TBR list. Read a book that has been on your list for more than a year.
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Finished: 2023/01/15Sticking to the easy level for a start.
LEVELS:
EASY: 1-3 BOOKS
MEDUIM: 4-6 BOOKS
HARD: 7-9 BOOKS
1. Save more money.
� 01/022. Taking up a new hobby. Read a book that has a hobby you would like to try( ex. baking, quilting, musician, etc)
3. Exercise more. Read a book whose cover shows people being active in some way OR read a book in which one of the main characters is an athlete.
4. Spend more time with friends. Old favorite books are just like old friends. Reread an old favorite.
5. Watch less TV.
� 01/146. Go back to school. Read a book from this list: Best School Assigned Books
7. Go on a trip.
� 01/088. Volunteer or donate more. Read a book you own then donate it. There are many places that accept donated books. You can try your library, thrift stores, or local charitable organizations. Let us know where you donated your book!
9. Clean more. Clean up your TBR list. Read a book that has been on your list for more than a year.
Goal is Medium 4-6 books
1. Save more money. Instead of buying a book, read a book you borrowed (from a friend or the library) or was given to you as a gift.
1/31/232. Taking up a new hobby. Read a book that has a hobby you would like to try( ex. baking, quilting, musician, etc)
1/27/223. Exercise more. Read a book whose cover shows people being active in some way OR read a book in which one of the main characters is an athlete.
4. Spend more time with friends. Old favorite books are just like old friends. Reread an old favorite.
5. Watch less TV. Instead of watching TV or going to the movies, read a book that got turned into a movie or TV show.
1/22/236. Go back to school. Read a book from this list: Best School Assigned Books
7. Go on a trip. Read a book that takes place in a country you've never been to. (This can be a made up country.)
1/22/23 Never been to Saoirse Island8. Volunteer or donate more. Read a book you own then donate it. There are many places that accept donated books. You can try your library, thrift stores, or local charitable organizations. Let us know where you donated your book!
1/15/239. Clean more. Clean up your TBR list. Read a book that has been on your list for more than a year.
1/20/23
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January New Year's ResolutionsLevel: Easy: 1-3 books
Completed: 0/1-3
1. Save more money. Instead of buying a book, read a book you borrowed (from a friend or the library) or was given to you as a gift.
2. Taking up a new hobby. Read a book that has a hobby you would like to try( ex. baking, quilting, musician, etc)
3. Exercise more. Read a book whose cover shows people being active in some way OR read a book in which one of the main characters is an athlete.
4. Spend more time with friends. Old favorite books are just like old friends. Reread an old favorite.
5. Watch less TV. Instead of watching TV or going to the movies, read a book that got turned into a movie or TV show.
6. Go back to school. Read a book from this list: Best School Assigned Books
7. Go on a trip. Read a book that takes place in a country you've never been to. (This can be a made up country.)
8. Volunteer or donate more. Read a book you own then donate it. There are many places that accept donated books. You can try your library, thrift stores, or local charitable organizations. Let us know where you donated your book!
9. Clean more. Clean up your TBR list. Read a book that has been on your list for more than a year.
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Level: Easy: 1-3 books
Completed: 0/1-3
1. Save more money. Instead of buying a book, read a book you borrowed (from a friend or the library) or was given to you as..."
Welcome to the challenge.
Duration: January 1 - 31, 2023It's time for New Year's Resolutions, and this challenge explores some of the most popular ones.
LEVELS:
EASY: 1-3 BOOKS
MEDUIM: 4-6 BOOKS
HARD: 7-9 BOOKS
Books Read: 7/9
1. Save more money. Instead of buying a book, read a book you borrowed (from a friend or the library) or was given to you as a gift-The Awakening-1/16/23
2. Taking up a new hobby. Read a book that has a hobby you would like to try( ex. baking, quilting, musician, etc)-gardening-Runaway-1/8/23
3. Exercise more. Read a book whose cover shows people being active in some way OR read a book in which one of the main characters is an athlete-Offside-1/3/22
4. Spend more time with friends. Old favorite books are just like old friends. Reread an old favorite-1st to Die-1/31/23
5. Watch less TV. Instead of watching TV or going to the movies, read a book that got turned into a movie or TV show-Shadow of Night-1/22/23
6. Go back to school. Read a book from this list: Best School Assigned Books
7. Go on a trip. Read a book that takes place in a country you've never been to. (This can be a made up country.)-From Blood and Ash-1/7/23
8. Volunteer or donate more. Read a book you own then donate it. There are many places that accept donated books. You can try your library, thrift stores, or local charitable organizations. Let us know where you donated your book!
9. Clean more. Clean up your TBR list. Read a book that has been on your list for more than a year-The Brave Art of Motherhood: Fight Fear, Gain Confidence, and Find Yourself Again-1/1/23
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It's time for New Year's Resolutions, and this challenge explores some of the most popular ones.
LEVELS:
EASY: 1-3 BOOKS
MEDUIM: 4-6 BOOKS
HARD: 7-9 BOOKS
Books Re..."
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January: NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS CHALLENGEDuration: January 1 - 31, 2023
LEVEL: HARD: 7 BOOKS
Completed: 0/7
1. Save more money. Instead of buying a book, read a book you borrowed (from a friend or the library) or was given to you as a gift.
2. Taking up a new hobby. Read a book that has a hobby you would like to try (i.e., baking, quilting, musician, etc)
3. Exercise more. Read a book whose cover shows people being active in some way OR read a book in which one of the main characters is an athlete.
4. Spend more time with friends. Old favorite books are just like old friends. Reread an old favorite.
5. Watch less TV. Instead of watching TV or going to the movies, read a book that got turned into a movie or TV show.
6. Go back to school. Read a book from this list: Best School Assigned Books
7. Go on a trip. Read a book that takes place in a country you've never been to. (This can be a made-up country.)
8. Volunteer or donate more. Read a book you own, then donate it. There are many places that accept donated books. You can try your library, thrift stores, or local charitable organizations. Let us know where you donated your book!
9. Clean more. Clean up your TBR list. Read a book that has been on your list for more than a year.
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Duration: January 1 - 31, 2023
LEVEL: HARD: 7 BOOKS
Completed: 0/7
1. Save more money. Instead of buying a book, read a book you borrowed (from a friend ..."
Welcome.
JANUARY NEW YEAR RESOLUTION CHALLENGEDuration: January 1-31, 2023
It's time for New Year's Resolutions, and this challenge explores some of the most popular ones.
LEVELS:
EASY: 1-3 BOOKS
MEDUIM: 4-6 BOOKS
HARD: 7-9 BOOKS
1. Save more money. Instead of buying a book, read a book you borrowed (from a friend or the library) or was given to you as a gift.
2. Taking up a new hobby. Read a book that has a hobby you would like to try( ex. baking, quilting, musician, etc)
3. Exercise more. Read a book whose cover shows people being active in some way OR read a book in which one of the main characters is an athlete.
4. Spend more time with friends. Old favorite books are just like old friends. Reread an old favorite.
5. Watch less TV. Instead of watching TV or going to the movies, read a book that got turned into a movie or TV show.
6. Go back to school. Read a book from this list: Best School Assigned Books
7. Go on a trip. Read a book that takes place in a country you've never been to. (This can be a made up country.)
8. Volunteer or donate more. Read a book you own then donate it. There are many places that accept donated books. You can try your library, thrift stores, or local charitable organizations. Let us know where you donated your book!
9. Clean more. Clean up your TBR list. Read a book that has been on your list for more than a year.
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Duration: January 1-31, 2023
It's time for New Year's Resolutions, and this challenge explores some of the most popular ones.
LEVELS:
EASY: 1-3 BOOKS
MEDUIM..."
Welcome to the challenge.
Update to message #9 - I finished with the easy level and 3 reads \o/
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Hello everyone �Year to date:
7). Read a book that takes place in a country you’ve never been to - Cup of Gold by John Steinbeck (01/24/23)
Happy reading!
Bonita
Hello everyone �Month to date:
6). Read a book from this list: Best School Assigned Books - Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
7). Read a book that takes place in a country you’ve never been to - Cup of Gold by John Steinbeck
Happy reading �
Bonita
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Thanks, Leigh!"
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I finished this challenge with 3 books! Message 4 :D
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The Accidental Spy (other topics)
The Girl Who Knew Death (other topics)
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Norm Harris (other topics)Marie Benedict (other topics)
David Gardner (other topics)
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Duration: January 1 - 31, 2023
It's time for New Year's Resolutions, and this challenge explores some of the most popular ones.
LEVELS:
EASY: 1-3 BOOKS
MEDUIM: 4-6 BOOKS
HARD: 7-9 BOOKS
1. Save more money. Instead of buying a book, read a book you borrowed (from a friend or the library) or was given to you as a gift.
2. Taking up a new hobby. Read a book that has a hobby you would like to try( ex. baking, quilting, musician, etc)
3. Exercise more. Read a book whose cover shows people being active in some way OR read a book in which one of the main characters is an athlete.
4. Spend more time with friends. Old favorite books are just like old friends. Reread an old favorite.
5. Watch less TV. Instead of watching TV or going to the movies, read a book that got turned into a movie or TV show.
6. Go back to school. Read a book from this list: Best School Assigned Books
7. Go on a trip. Read a book that takes place in a country you've never been to. (This can be a made up country.)
8. Volunteer or donate more. Read a book you own then donate it. There are many places that accept donated books. You can try your library, thrift stores, or local charitable organizations. Let us know where you donated your book!
9. Clean more. Clean up your TBR list. Read a book that has been on your list for more than a year.
EVERYONE TO FINISH THIS CHALLENGE WILL RECEIVE THIS BADGE