Global Reading Challenge 2013
Hello again, everyone, and thank you for not forgetting about me completely during my looooong absence, reinforced by lack of internet, laptop, place or time to call my own (writing time giving way to family time).
2013 is announcing itself as a very busy year professionally and personally, so finding the time to write will be even more of a challenge than usual. Yet, despite that, reading must and will happen. And not just random reading – I do believe in challenging myself and going beyond my old comfort friends. So I am signing up to the Global Reading Challenge as outlined by the avid reader and fantastic host Kerri of Mysteries in Paradise.
I am signing up for the Medium Challenge, which means reading two books from each of the continents, defined here as Africa, Asia, Australasia/Oceania, Europe, North America, South America and a Seventh Continent, which could be Antarctica, or an unfamiliar setting, such as the sea, space, a supernatural/paranormal world, history, the future etc. So fourteen books for the year – doesn’t sound like much, but when you add all the familiar reading, rereading, ARC for reviews and all that, it becomes a little less of a sure winner…
So that is my challenge, instead of New Year’s Resolutions. What goals are you setting yourself, either for your reading or your writing? Or personally? And what is your opinion of New Year resolutions?
I know no-one who admits to having NYR now, Marina ~ a challenge is a nice idea
Welcome back.
Oh, I have lots of resolutions. I just try not to articulate them too clearly, in case of disappointment (I am a wimp, I know). But this is one I can commit to.
Marina Sofia – Oh, I’m glad you’re signing up for this challenge. I’ll be very interested to see what you think of the books you read. It’s wonderful to have you back – I’ve missed you.
I’ve missed you all too! Have just discovered a new city for crime, Marseille, in the atmospheric novels of Jean-Claude Izzo, so that’s one for the Europe part of the challenge already…
Sounds cool
Good luck! My resolutions are to finish my book :p
Good for you! That should be my resolution also, but I almost fear to articulate it…
That’s sounds awesome. I definitely want to explore books from more parts of the world, especially South America.
I signed up for the Goodreads 2013 reading challenge this year, and put down 25 books, which I think is doable. I’ve been trying to read a lot more…so far, so good! And, I want to get the first draft of my third book done. : )
Great goals to have – well done! I know what you mean: I find it too easy to slip into the familiar routines, books from countries or authors that I know. South America is a big favourite but unknown for me!
That is one tough challenge!
Hmm, this year, I’m writing 100 poems and 100 pages of prose. At least. Let the pain begin. 
I love your goal – sounds sensible and do-able (although not easy, by any means). Good luck with it and let me know how you get on.
Haven’t done a reading goal yet, but do have a writing one. I want to start querying my novel by summertime and want to start submitting my short stories to contests and/or magazines. I’ve got two in the pipeline already and want to do many more. Writing is a priority this year!!
I admire you: go, Alisa, go! I find it easier to admit to my reading goals rather than my writing goals (easier to fudge in case of failure or disappointment). But I should be brave and commit to the writing ones too – and hold myself accountable.
I’m looking forward to your possible reviews. Writing goal? Just to keep at it in the midst of many things. Reading goal? Same. Glad you’re back.
Wise words, just keeping at it is the best advice and goal. Thank you for the timely reminder!
Happy New Year and welcome back. What a wonderful idea, books from other continents. Looking forward to your reading goals and of course, your writing goals too. Watching with anticipation.
Thank you, Jane, and good luck with your own goals. Look forward to another good year of sharing work, thoughts and ideas.
Welcome to the Global Reading Challenge for 2013 MarinaSofia
Ooops, I made you a Kerri rather than a Kerrie, didn’t I? I love your blog and the way you create a community of crime fiction fans and keep on challenging us.
I love making resolutions, but in general I’m a list maker, so it’s all part of the usual course of things. I’ve vowed to read 50 books, which is double what I’ve been reading for years. I keep telling myself I can do it! Good luck with your challenge as well.
You can do it! I’ve managed to read over 50 books this past year, which is probably more than in the last few years. But perhaps it was because I also tried to write about the books I’d read, even if it was just a short review or end of month review. Accountability and lists work for me too!