2013 BOOK CHALLENGE! Are you in?

[Desiree]

I am totally late to the party as usual but I'd love to join this! My goal for the year is 30 books.

I just started Good Omens by Terry Pratchett/Neil Gaiman on my DH's recommendation!

 

[penguin1102]

On a scale of one to 5 was it like at least a 3? I can get it free but wasnt sure it would be any good.

I havent even finsihed one book! yikes guys!

I got it for free on my kindle. I would say a 3 if you like cheesy predictable books. I thought it was a cute way to start a series.

 

[diznee25]

Ok what we did on the last book challenge was introduce ourselves and set a goal. We kept track of our own by posting something like this after completing each book:

Goal 48

#22 "Book Title" "Author"

Brief review.

Just a suggestion.
It's too confusing for me otherwise, lol.

I don't know about everyone else, but I'll follow this format when reviewing each book.

Yea, for those who already finished their first book, I was a little disappointed about not seeing a review. All they did was write down the title/author, but no mention whether they liked it, or if the characters had depth, if the storyline was engaging....etc.

And it would be fun if everyone put their original goal # at the top of each review.....as quoted above. It's fun to follow along and see how far along everyone is in reaching their goals!

Maybe write down the genre next to the author's name. Would be nice to know if it's fiction, memoir, graphic novels, romance, etc. Just a thought!

diznee25

 

[Pixiedust34]

I've already got my first glitch with Goodreads. I logged on this morning to change the status of a book from reading to read, which I did. But then I couldn't figure out how to add another book to the "currently reading" shelf. Hey, I did post on the Dis Readers discussions, so I'm feeling pretty confident that this will eventually work out for me!

What I do is add the book I'm reading to my "want to read" shelf. Then I use "edit shelves" and switch it to currently reading.

I wish Goodreads had a "re-reading" shelf.

Is there a Dis Readers groups on Goodreads? Is so, is it open to those in this thread to join?

 

[diznee25]

What I do is add the book I'm reading to my "want to read" shelf. Then I use "edit shelves" and switch it to currently reading.

I wish Goodreads had a "re-reading" shelf.

Is there a Dis Readers groups on Goodreads? Is so, is it open to those in this thread to join?

Yes, it's DISreaders, and it's a public group, so anyone can join.


diznee25

 

[Pixiedust34]

Yes, it's DISreaders, and it's a public group, so anyone can join.


diznee25

Thank you!! Found it and joined.

 

[Desiree]

Just joined the group as well!

 

[funkychunkymonkey]

I love the idea of reviewing the books but could we add something? On the bottom could you please (if your a e reader person) list if you found it free and what your using (kindle, b&N, Kobo). It would be really nice for those of us who are broke!

 

[Glynis]

Hooray!!! I finished my first book of 2013!!!

Goal: 50 books

Book #1: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand (non-fiction)

Review: I give this book 5 stars! I had been looking forward to reading this book, due to the reviews given to it by DIS members. However, for one reason or another, I never got around to it. Luckily, my book club members voted on it, so I had my opportunity.

This is the story of World War II prisoner of war, Louie Zamperini. After crashing in the Pacific, he and 2 other men float on life rafts until they are captured by the Japanese.

I was afraid that this would be an emotionally difficult book to read, but it really wasn't. It was uplifting, and by the end of the book I felt really good about it. Laura Hillenbrand has a way of writing non-fiction, and making it read like fiction. This was a book that I didn't want to put down. I highly recommend this book!

(Is this the kind of review that is wanted here?)

 

[phorsenuf]

I love the idea of reviewing the books but could we add something? On the bottom could you please (if your a e reader person) list if you found it free and what your using (kindle, b&N, Kobo). It would be really nice for those of us who are broke!

The only problem with that is it may be free or reduced one day and the next back up to regular price. So that info would more then likely be outdated by the time someone finished and wrote a review.

 

[diznee25]

Hooray!!! I finished my first book of 2013!!!

Goal: 50 books

Book #1: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand (non-fiction)

Review: I give this book 5 stars! I had been looking forward to reading this book, due to the reviews given to it by DIS members. However, for one reason or another, I never got around to it. Luckily, my book club members voted on it, so I had my opportunity.

This is the story of World War II prisoner of war, Louie Zamperini. After crashing in the Pacific, he and 2 other men float on life rafts until they are captured by the Japanese.

I was afraid that this would be an emotionally difficult book to read, but it really wasn't. It was uplifting, and by the end of the book I felt really good about it. Laura Hillenbrand has a way of writing non-fiction, and making it read like fiction. This was a book that I didn't want to put down. I highly recommend this book!

(Is this the kind of review that is wanted here?)

I can't speak for everyone, but yea, that's good enough! Thanks for sharing!

 

[phorsenuf]

I can't speak for everyone, but yea, that's good enough! Thanks for sharing!

I agree. Perfect!

 

[CourtasanSatine]

Goal: 50 books

1. The Walking Dead Survivors Guide (Graphic Novel)
Tim Daniel, Robert Kirkman, Charles Adlard, Cliff Rathburn

I will admit I got this because of the show and wanting to compare the two formats along with learn about the characters. This book is just that, a good crash course on TWD novel verse. Its also a pretty painless read in terms of a page load. There is only one problem but a really small one in my mind: there are spoilers for the graphic novels (TWD is pretty kill off happy after all) and since it follows the show that could be a problem for those not caught up on current TV canon. Also no Dixon brothers since they are not in the novel verse.

Otherwise an A- grade wise given the format and minor issues.

Next up: Substitution Method from Eureka (SyFy Channel) for a bit of silly fun.

 

[nancycg56]

Hooray!!! I finished my first book of 2013!!!

Goal: 50 books

Book #1: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand (non-fiction)

Review: I give this book 5 stars! I had been looking forward to reading this book, due to the reviews given to it by DIS members. However, for one reason or another, I never got around to it. Luckily, my book club members voted on it, so I had my opportunity.

This is the story of World War II prisoner of war, Louie Zamperini. After crashing in the Pacific, he and 2 other men float on life rafts until they are captured by the Japanese.

I was afraid that this would be an emotionally difficult book to read, but it really wasn't. It was uplifting, and by the end of the book I felt really good about it. Laura Hillenbrand has a way of writing non-fiction, and making it read like fiction. This was a book that I didn't want to put down. I highly recommend this book!

(Is this the kind of review that is wanted here?)

I read this book last year and it is a wonderful book!!!

 

[threeboysmom]

Updated up through here.

Please please take a look at the first post in this thread to make sure I have your name and the correct number of books.

With people posting now of books they've completed, it's getting easier for me to miss a "goal" post, lol.

And CONGRATS to those that are already finishing books for 2013!! I'm still working on my #1 - 100 pages still to go.

 

[threeboysmom]

Ok what we did on the last book challenge was introduce ourselves and set a goal. We kept track of our own by posting something like this after completing each book:

Goal 48

#22 "Book Title" "Author"

Brief review.

Just a suggestion.
It's too confusing for me otherwise, lol.

LOVE this suggestion! Thank you!! It's simple and to the point. It's nice to post your original goal so we fellow DIS'ers can watch your progress.

And of course we want your brief review!!

 

[threeboysmom]

Hooray!!! I finished my first book of 2013!!!

Goal: 50 books

Book #1: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand (non-fiction)

Review: I give this book 5 stars! I had been looking forward to reading this book, due to the reviews given to it by DIS members. However, for one reason or another, I never got around to it. Luckily, my book club members voted on it, so I had my opportunity.

This is the story of World War II prisoner of war, Louie Zamperini. After crashing in the Pacific, he and 2 other men float on life rafts until they are captured by the Japanese.

I was afraid that this would be an emotionally difficult book to read, but it really wasn't. It was uplifting, and by the end of the book I felt really good about it. Laura Hillenbrand has a way of writing non-fiction, and making it read like fiction. This was a book that I didn't want to put down. I highly recommend this book!

(Is this the kind of review that is wanted here?)

PERFECTION!

Thank you! Book looks intriguing. I'm heading over to Goodreads now to add it to my "to read" list!

 

[penguin1102]

A brief summary of Dying to get Published. Jennifer Marsh is a struggling writer that is tired of getting rejection letters from publishers. She hears about a woman on Oprah that writes a non-fiction book and finds almost immediate success. Jennifer decides that is what she needs to do, so she tries to plan the perfect murder and get herself caught.

I hope that this is the type of summary you all are looking for.

 

[Glynis]

PERFECTION!

Thank you! Book looks intriguing. I'm heading over to Goodreads now to add it to my "to read" list!

You won't be sorry!

 

[diznee25]

A brief summary of Dying to get Published. Jennifer Marsh is a struggling writer that is tired of getting rejection letters from publishers. She hears about a woman on Oprah that writes a non-fiction book and finds almost immediate success. Jennifer decides that is what she needs to do, so she tries to plan the perfect murder and get herself caught.

I hope that this is the type of summary you all are looking for.

I remember the title from your other post, but didn't think much about it. But now that you shared the plot, it sounds like an interesting read! Going to check it out now.

Thanks for the review!