Now I have recovered from New Years Eve and wrapped up the December month, it’s time to think about my reading goals for 2017. I still can’t believe I was able to read over 180 for the second year in a row, and I don’t pretend I will be able to reach that amount again… So I have decided to not stress myself and keep my challenges reasonable. These will be my goals:
READING:
- I have set my Goodreads Reading Challenge to 100 books.
- Read at least 5 classics (rereads don’t count)
- Complete at least 5 series (rereads don’t count)
- Reread at least 3 books
- Bring my physical TBR pile below 250 books and keep it that way.
- Read at least one book over 800 pages
- Read at least 2 books in Spanish
- Read at least 1 book in Dutch
- Join at least 5 challenges during the year
- Keep my Netgalley ratio above the 80%
- Start a Twitter account and use it regularly
BLOGGING/LIFE:
Update more frequently and try not to get too behind with reviews- Be more active in the community and try to comment more. I always try to, but somehow it is hard to find enough time to read, blog AND comment on the blogs I follow…
- Participate in a 5km run! I really have to focus more on my running this year.
Good luck on the 5K!
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Thank you!
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Good luck on reaching these goals!
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Thanks!
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Good luck on reaching your goals!
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I have similar goals with regards to keeping up with my blog and also commenting/participating more. Something I definitely lacked last year! I am also hoping to work on my NetGalley rating! Good luck with your goals 🙂
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Good luck to you as well! 🙂
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I’m trying to think of a book with 800+ pages and have none… oh wait, there’s always Sanderson 😛
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I was going for the new George R.R. Martin, but I don’t think it will ever get published xD. I have two possible titles I can think of right now though: The Wise Man’s Fear or Outlander.
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I heard many good things about Outlander, but I haven’t read any of these. I’ll be awaiting your reviews 😉
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I’m actually afraid to read Outlander because of the size and the fact that I’m quite positive it has a LOT of romance… But I guess I should just try to find out right?
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if it has that much romance, maybe put it off till the right moment? I don’t know how about you, but I do have various reading moods and sometimes even a romance is just the thing.
Plus I always recommend sampling a book if you’re not sure about it :D.Or borrowing one?
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I can totally relate; I’m a mood reader as well although it doesn’t happen often I’m in the mood for romance haha. I have a copy on my kindle already, so it’s easy to just try a few chapter to see how it goes. I tried last year but wasn’t in the mood…
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yup, I know how it is
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Great list! I wish you the best in these goals. 😍
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Thanks! ❤
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Good luck with your goals! Wow, 180 is impressive! 🙂 But you’re right, it’s better to not pressure yourself with numbers and enjoy the ride! I reached the 80% ratio on NG and I intend on keeping it this way, I was so relieved when it happened this week xD I feel much better about my ARCs now! I totally understand what you mean about being active around here. I do my best to keep time to blog but between the reviews and posts to write, the actual reading of books, the blogs to read and comment on, I find it hard to visit everyone’s corner and keep up with everything!
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Thanks! I reached the 80% ratio other day as well and I’m keeping my fingers triple-crossed no request will come through before I finish another ARC so my rating won’t drop below haha. It feels so good to finally reach it though! 😀 And I agree it’s VERY hard to find the time to do everything… Especially reading and commenting other blogs, which is a shame.
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Awesome goals! I want to keep up on my reviews and blogging. I tend to get behind after a few months. 🙂
Good luck!!
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It seems like I’m always behind with my reviews, even when I try to keep up… Fingers crossed this year will be better, good luck to you as well!
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Good luck with your goals!! If you read 180 books (which is amazing) then you can definitely read 100 books or even more than that. You got this!
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Thanks! I’m not sure if I will be having the same amount of free time this year, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed. 🙂
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Understood!! Wishing the best for you =)
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Best of luck!
Andrew
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Thank you!
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Impressive goals! Best of luck with all of them! I’m sure you can accomplish them!
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Thank you! ❤
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Great goals! 180 books in a year is so impressive – well done! And good luck with your 2017 goal – I’m sure you can do it 🙂 I feel your pain with keeping up with reading, reviewing and commenting – it is a lot. Lastly, good luck with the 5k – I’m aiming for that this year too! 🙂
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Thanks and good luck to you as well! I actually had my first (part)run today after two months of nothing, and I still have a looooong way to go. xD
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Good luck with your goals. I think that I need to borrow the one on NetGalley ratio. My ratio is currently at 68% but I have almost 30 ARCs. It is so overwhelming. Seriously, I don’t know why I borrow so many books.
I get what you mean about being more active. I also struggle with the same. There are so many wonderful blogs but trying to read and comment on many posts becomes difficult with all the other commitment. However, I think making an effort is always appreciated so don’t worry about it so much. Just do the best that you can ❤
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Thank you! I’m trying to request less ARCs this year because I agree it can get overwhelming… It’s SO hard though with so many interesting sounding titles on Netgalley. Good luck to you too! ❤
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Good luck on your 2017 goals! How many languages do you speak?! Obviously at least 3? Crazy!
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Haha thanks! Dutch is my native language as I grew up in the Netherlands… I actually had 7! languages during high school, crazy! I ‘only’ speak three languages fluently though: English, Spanish and Dutch.
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I’m impressed!
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