WANTED: a fellow book lover / blogger who wants to partake in a friendly reading competition for 2012!
I thought if I had a little contest going with someone, it would help motivate my reading and would also be a lot of fun! I'm looking for someone who has a similar reading pace as me (I read 79 books in 2011, and my yearly goal is 100) to compete with! I thought we could hold each other accountable, keep track of where each other is with their reading numbers via e-mails, Twitter, Facebook, etc. You know, we could tell each other when we finish a book and what number we're on, so if someone is behind, they might want to speed up so they don't lose! I figured the "loser" (whoever reads the lower number of books or pages - whatever you'd prefer) can buy the winner a book or two of their choosing at the end of the year!
I just think this would be a lot of fun for motivation and building a friendship with a fellow book lover! Let me know if you're interested by leaving a comment below or e-mailing me at stephaniet117 at yahoo dot com and we can work out the details!
My mom and I are competing for fun but I don't really stand a chance. She reads a lot faster than me!
Cool idea!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea. I did this with my husband a couple of years ago. It really kept me moving. I'd volunteer, but I've reduced my goal to 52 this year with the addition of a new little one. I'm not sure how my reading will be affected.
ReplyDeleteOh how fun, I read far less then you or I would have went for the Challenge ;-p
ReplyDeleteOh pick me, pick me! :D
ReplyDeleteI would love to be your reading buddy! My goal is to read 100 books this year too :)
I think this is a great idea.
I would love to have a reading buddy. My goal is to read 76 books this year so if someone leaves a comment who matches my reading goal, I would love it. Great idea Steph!
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What a fun idea! I'd love to have a reading buddy/motivator. I read slightly more than a hundred last year so I'm hoping to get around there this year as well.
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I would love to have a reading buddy as well - I set a goal for 100 books last year and was able to meet that and get a few more done as well. If you are still looking for a buddy reader, let me know!
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I know I'll flake out on you as far as communicating (I can barely keep my blog going some days) but good luck finding a buddy. I'm sure you'll have no problem!
ReplyDeleteNeat idea... sounds like you should have a GROUP of people doing this. I would join, but my goal is far less than what you are doing! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! I like the idea of a little competition to spice up a reading routine.
ReplyDeleteSteph, since you already have a few volunteers, I can be your at work reading buddy - I read 74 books last year, and am striving for 100 this year. I hope to keep a pace of two per week to make the goal. I love swapping book ideas and such!
ReplyDeleteI'm totally interested. This sounds like a ton of fun. :)
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Sounds like fun! I'd volunteer, but would probably forget to keep you posted on my progress.... Good luck to you and your new reading buddies!
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