tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post6613236262779899878..comments2024-03-27T19:29:53.074-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: I Know I Said No Challenges This Year . . . Literary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-88214663392165378432014-01-27T11:23:13.945-08:002014-01-27T11:23:13.945-08:00Susan - I am read reading Winter's Tale right ...Susan - I am read reading Winter's Tale right this moment. Well, not this specific moment--but it's my current read. :-) <br /><br />Reading older books from your TBR stacks sounds like a great idea. I have so many TBR books . . . I used to have a list with the dates I brought them into the home, but it was lost when my computer was stolen years ago. I could probably guess though. Anyway, one a month sounds reasonable for your goal and I wish you luck with the challenge!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-64580288043431536842014-01-27T11:20:56.774-08:002014-01-27T11:20:56.774-08:00Ramya - The mini challenges in your book club soun...Ramya - The mini challenges in your book club sound like fun. I almost went bigger with my numbers for the challenges I signed up for, but decided to be more realistic. I hope to read more for each category, but at least I won't feel heavy pressure to do so. I need to start out slowly if I'm going to start joining in challenges again.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-649200183132233642014-01-26T00:49:49.351-08:002014-01-26T00:49:49.351-08:00I spotted Winter's Tale by Mark Helprin on you...I spotted Winter's Tale by Mark Helprin on your possible chunkster reads. Oh fit it in somewhere, please! I read it many many years ago and it remains on my best ever reads list.<br />We have challenges here in the UK too..... One that I set for myself and the members of ReadItSwapIt is going well: Reading books from the old end of your TBR, so my challenge to me was one a month from the oldest 100 on that pile. That's just one a month. How hard can that be?!!! (I've done January's, and it felt good!)Mrs Mac.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13169786083907144694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-52475861754614286022014-01-24T07:13:03.184-08:002014-01-24T07:13:03.184-08:00I stayed away from challenges for a few yearsbut I...I stayed away from challenges for a few yearsbut I am getting back to them slowly this year.. we're doing a series of mini challenges in my bookclub this year and i think that'll be a perfect start for me.. 2 or 3 books per challenge definitely do-able.:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-17815308980714201442014-01-22T16:54:07.949-08:002014-01-22T16:54:07.949-08:00Katie - Thank you for hosting the challenge! I am...Katie - Thank you for hosting the challenge! I am looking forward to pairing two of my favorite interests together this year. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-38751678590051842812014-01-22T16:52:18.876-08:002014-01-22T16:52:18.876-08:00Samantha - Thank you! Just a week later and I'...Samantha - Thank you! Just a week later and I'm still excited about the challenges. I hope it lasts. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-25066772578058882682014-01-22T16:51:37.989-08:002014-01-22T16:51:37.989-08:00Lisa - I think I did that the year before last. :-...Lisa - I think I did that the year before last. :-) Thank you!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-63827747290028157012014-01-21T05:04:43.619-08:002014-01-21T05:04:43.619-08:00I have a really hard time saying no to challenges ...I have a really hard time saying no to challenges too! Thanks for joining the book to movie challenge. I hope you have a lot of fun and read many great books :)DoingDeweyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09902496432225294188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-48715167973280705172014-01-19T09:34:33.978-08:002014-01-19T09:34:33.978-08:00Hahahaha! I was just thinking about doing the exa...Hahahaha! I was just thinking about doing the exact same thing. I used to LOVE joining challenges but over the years I kind of have stepped back from them. I know that it is getting late into January but I am still considering joining a few. Have fun!samantha.1020https://www.blogger.com/profile/04124614710493747821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-26621121344399331292014-01-17T19:59:24.003-08:002014-01-17T19:59:24.003-08:00Last year I just quietly made a couple of challeng...Last year I just quietly made a couple of challenges disappear from my blog. It all works out wonderfully at the beginning of the year, doesn't it? And then all of those shiny new books pop up and distract me. Good luck!Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-6550045731124436142014-01-17T09:17:12.736-08:002014-01-17T09:17:12.736-08:00Tracy - It's a fun challenge! I like trying ...Tracy - It's a fun challenge! I like trying to find titles to fit the categories. At the time I wrote my post, I only had access to my e-reader so it will be interesting what books on my actual physical shelves I find that fit into the categories.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-89298186043732790752014-01-17T09:12:14.711-08:002014-01-17T09:12:14.711-08:00Care - I'm hoping Divergent will be a fast rea...Care - I'm hoping Divergent will be a fast read. I have so much going on next month and in March, and I want to be sure I'm ready for the movie when it comes out. :-) <br /><br />I agree. I love making book lists for the challenges. What I actually read may turn out different, but that's okay.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-86948274977928494992014-01-17T09:09:52.195-08:002014-01-17T09:09:52.195-08:00Iliana - It is hard to resist challenges, I agree!...Iliana - It is hard to resist challenges, I agree! I am excited about this year's reading and look forward to seeing what you read as well.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-817013496428336002014-01-17T06:36:03.689-08:002014-01-17T06:36:03.689-08:00I've participated in the What's In A Name ...I've participated in the What's In A Name challenge for a few years now and have always enjoyed it. In fact I've posted my first review for the Reference To Time category today.<br /><br />Anyway, great list of possibilities, I look forward to reading of your progress.Felicity Grace Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17852843882007267665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-41330653993978320092014-01-16T21:28:05.346-08:002014-01-16T21:28:05.346-08:00Awesome. I know you have Divergent as a chunkster ...Awesome. I know you have Divergent as a chunkster but I bet it will read really fast for you. I love to see Watership Down on your list! I am still so very glad I read that one eve if it wasn't a top favorite. And I really enjoyed The Blind Assassin! Have fun. <br />Just thinking up titles for challenges can be the best part.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-62538934802431483782014-01-16T19:04:36.233-08:002014-01-16T19:04:36.233-08:00It's so hard to say no to challenges isn't...It's so hard to say no to challenges isn't it? I went a couple of years without participating in challenges (well, except for the R.I.P. Challenge) but this year I'm back! I'm also joining the chunkster challenge. Have tons of fun and can't wait to hear about all the books you'll read!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-72230845429365551202014-01-16T15:55:57.507-08:002014-01-16T15:55:57.507-08:00Carrie - I am looking forward to our discussions!Carrie - I am looking forward to our discussions!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-50999338694295383282014-01-16T13:24:37.258-08:002014-01-16T13:24:37.258-08:00I'm doing What's in a Name, too - that one...I'm doing What's in a Name, too - that one is always fun. And I'm glad you're going to join us for some of the read-alongs!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-58114884456275584032014-01-16T11:34:47.721-08:002014-01-16T11:34:47.721-08:00Gautami - I think for me, it was initially burn ou...Gautami - I think for me, it was initially burn out from not having enough leeway in my reading (always reading off a challenge list) and then later it was more a matter of not wanting to commit because of all the other commitments I had going on in my life (work, baby, etc). I am a mood reader, and I embrace that. I may not have read as much in the last few years as I used to, and I maybe haven't read as many substantial books, but the books I have read were still good and they filled a spot in my heart and soul that I needed at the time I read them. And to me, that is what is most important.<br /><br />I think being a part of a challenge (or two or five) right now is a good way for me to feel connected to the book blogging community again. For me, right now at least, it's less about the types of books I read and more about the community.<br /><br />That's one thing I love though about having so many options. Everyone can find something to meet whatever reading need they are trying to fill, whether it be to educate and improve oneself, simply to read more, to try something new and different, to have an excuse to make reading lists, or what have you. <br /><br />I am sorry you read so many bad books when you weren't taking part in challenges. :-( I can see how that can happen. Good luck with your challenges too, Gautami! Enjoy!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-29027264407250808532014-01-16T11:09:58.893-08:002014-01-16T11:09:58.893-08:00Kelly - I finally came to that conclusion too, and...Kelly - I finally came to that conclusion too, and it feels good. I'm excited. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-46006936292013497042014-01-16T11:09:10.641-08:002014-01-16T11:09:10.641-08:00Charlie - I really wanted to sign up. I decided I...Charlie - I really wanted to sign up. I decided I would just to that one challenge like last year, and then I thought why not do more.<br /><br />I had wanted to read Snow Child last year, so am excited that I I will finally get to it this year.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-92044757534166712042014-01-16T11:07:34.817-08:002014-01-16T11:07:34.817-08:00Kathy - It seems like such an easy challenge to do...Kathy - It seems like such an easy challenge to do this year with all the books that have been made into movies. There are even a few children's books that have been turned into movies--think of how easy those would be to read. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-81498048974963479402014-01-16T11:01:39.734-08:002014-01-16T11:01:39.734-08:00Beth F - I am glad What's in a Name is still a...Beth F - I am glad What's in a Name is still alive too. It looks like a lot of others are too from the sign up list! I was 107. <br /><br />I did really well with challenges in my earlier blogging years, but struggled more later on. I think it had more to do with life than the challenges themselves. Shifting priorities and all that. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-79607122998505255592014-01-16T10:56:10.274-08:002014-01-16T10:56:10.274-08:00Diane - Thanks, Diane! I always mean to participa...Diane - Thanks, Diane! I always mean to participate in Carl's challenges, but they sneak up on me and I forget. Besides, I do much better with the year long challenges, I think. I feel like there's less need to rush and I can read more at my leisure. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-50728627220636891312014-01-16T10:54:51.944-08:002014-01-16T10:54:51.944-08:00Jenclair - I usually pull my challenge lists strai...Jenclair - I usually pull my challenge lists straight from my TBR piles in the hopes it will help clear some space on my shelf. Most of the time it works. :-) <br /><br />I am glad you liked Winter's Tale. I haven't heard too much about it and it's nice to know someone whose taste is similar to my own enjoyed it so much. Whew! Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.com