Happy New Year everyone! I hope that you rang in 2017 with friends, family, books.... or however you liked! This is going to be a great year. Set yourself up so that this is your best year yet, get positive, get motivated! I am, and I hope that you are too! Without further ado, let't jump into it.
 | What about the 2016 reading challenges?How did I do? Well ...I originally set my goal for 56 books, but as March rolled around I could already tell that I probably wouldn't make it because I was working so many hours. I reset my goal for 52 and I did well. I completed 53 books! |
2016 Goodreads Challenge | 2016 Audiobook Challenge |
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I signed up for the Audiobook challenge with The Book Nympho and Hot Listens. My target was 28 audiobooks which puts me at Binge Listener (20-30) level. I'm happy to report that I've completed 30 audiobooks in 2016!
2016 Best ReadsListed in no particular order, they've all achieved my 5 bookmark rating and were immensely enjoyable. You know that I don't freely give the 5 bookmark rating, so that speaks volumes for these titles.
| 2016 Worst ReadsListed in no particular order, they were all disappointing...On a positive note, there were only five 2 bookmark ratings. I also didn't have any DNF (did not finish) titles or any 1 bookmark ratings this year. Not too bad.
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This year I will push myself a bit harder.
For my Goodreads challenge, don't be alarmed. I did sign up for 82 books....but here's the caveat, I'm including the audiobooks in that count now. On Goodreads it all gets added together for the year. I'm challenging myself to read 52 books and to listen to 30 audiobooks in 2017! The math works out to be 1 book a week and 2.5 audiobooks a month. If I can manage to stay on track, I can do it!
This is an agressive goal for me and I know it. I have plans to post weekly book reviews or book related topics on both my Podcast and BookTube channel (in addition to the blog), so I'll need the literary content! The more books and audiobooks the better. I believe the stars have alligned so that my work-home balance will be much improved this year. Wish me luck!
For my Goodreads challenge, don't be alarmed. I did sign up for 82 books....but here's the caveat, I'm including the audiobooks in that count now. On Goodreads it all gets added together for the year. I'm challenging myself to read 52 books and to listen to 30 audiobooks in 2017! The math works out to be 1 book a week and 2.5 audiobooks a month. If I can manage to stay on track, I can do it!
This is an agressive goal for me and I know it. I have plans to post weekly book reviews or book related topics on both my Podcast and BookTube channel (in addition to the blog), so I'll need the literary content! The more books and audiobooks the better. I believe the stars have alligned so that my work-home balance will be much improved this year. Wish me luck!
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What about you? How was your 2016 by way of reading? Did you get done all that you wanted to? How about 2017, did you challenge yourself to read more? Please share how you did and what your new reading goals are!
 | By day, I work a full-time non-creative job. By night, I’m a content creator, blogger, vlogger, podcaster, reviewer, and entrepreneur. I enjoy all things decadent; books, food, wine, cute jewelry, a perfectly made Cosmo, and travel! I’m a self-proclaimed Foodie, Book Addict, TV & Movie Junkie, and World Traveler. Happy Reading, Listening, & Watching! ~Tamara |
