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Goodreads Reading Challenge!

   

     As an avid reader and love of lists, I am obsessed with keeping track of my books as I'm reading them and categorizing them as soon as I've finished. Back in college, one of my professors insisted we use this website Goodreads as a way to check in throughout the course. While everyone else groaned about adding more work to their schedule, I cheered and happy danced myself all around the room. If you haven't heard of the website Goodreads, I suggest you pause everything and check it out. Now. This website allows me to track my books on different lists (I know! Start dancing!) such as want to read, currently reading, and read. I've since added several of my own lists categorizing books into their different genres. They also allow you to track pages and chapters as you work through books, which is great for using with students.
     I could gush about this website all day. No joke. They have book clubs you can join, giveaways you can enter to win free books, and infinite lists of book suggestions, genres, or best reads. The newest thing they've started doing? Reading challenges! I know! Dance away! I've participated in the challenge for three years now and love it. My first year, I gave myself a measly 12 books; one a month. I was nervous about not reaching my goals, but ended up reading 20. However, last year I upped the game a little and said I would read 24 books; two a month. I was able to read 36! So this year, my new goal is 50 books, which for you Math enthusiasts is just over four books a month.
     Nervous for me? Don't be! I have got this challenge in the bag. I've recently started listening to audio books on my drive home from work. It's a game changer. Not only is it allowing me more time to read (I've got a good commute every day), but it definitely makes my drives more relaxing. No more road rage! So far this year, using the audio books, I've been able to read EIGHT books. That's right. Eight books. We're only halfway through February and I've already read eight books. I'm super excited to see how this year plays out with reaching my reading goal.

If you are interested in checking out Goodreads, visit now and add me as a friend!

Below is my Goodreads account if you're interested in checking out my lists or recent book reviews. Feel free to ask questions or share comments about your own Goodreads experiences!

Darcy Anne Goodreads

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