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I love this idea! My kind of New Year's resolutions for 2018 ;-) Since I read pretty much I'm hoping to complete them all *grins*The Daring To Live Fully web page reminds me pretty much of the The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin I finished recently.
2018 New Year's resolutions
Duration: 1/1/18 - 12/31/18
Completed: 29/18+
No page limits, Re-reads are okay
1. Start a Meditation Practice - read a book that will make you think Depression: Die Krankheit bewältigen by Manfred Wolfersdorf 3* 2/7 lit. transl. Depression: Overcome (or Deal With) the Illness
2. Learn Something New Each Day - read a book by an author that is new to you No Safe Haven by Kimberley Woodhouse & Kayla R. Woodhouse 5* 1/28
3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby Jack of Spades by Joyce Carol Oates 4* 1/31 he's collecting rare books
4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game Hey, Nobody's Perfect by Ann Herrick 4* 1/19 wheelchair basketball
5. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages The Yuletide Countess by Alicia Quigley 4* 1/10 - 182 pages
6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business Hide and Seek book 1 of Family Reunions Collection by Lynette Eason 4* 1/12 she runs a security company specialised in finding missing people
7. Move More - listen to an audio book Die Klaviatur des Todes: Deutschlands bekanntester Rechtsmediziner klärt auf by Michael Tsokos 3* 2/16 lit. trasl. The Keyboard of Death: Germany's Most Famous Forensic Pathologist Explains (Enlightens or Solves - as in a crime - word play with several meanings)
8. Read More Books - read any book you want Dead Heat by Kathleen Brooks 5* 1/16
9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy Special Agent Maximilian by Mimi Barbour 5* 2/3 loved the preious two books in series (as well)
10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from your TBR list Love Remains by Kaye Dacus 3* 2/11 added to my shelves 12/31/14 (the day I joined GR)
11. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover
Christmas at Copper Mountain by Jane Porter 5* 1/612. Spend More Time in Nature - read a book with 'nature' on the cover
Rückkehr Nach River's End=River's End by Nora Roberts 5* 2/2013. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises Wrong Question, Right Answer by Elle Casey 5* 1/7 both MCs - they are working for a security company and have to excersise daily :-)
14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun Risky Shot by Kathleen Brooks 5* 1/15 re-read
15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging Jack of Spades by Joyce Carol Oates 4* 1/31 - very intense and pretty scary (emotionally challenging) 2nd attempt
16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge The First Lady of Three Rivers Ranch by Liz Isaacson 5* 1/12 - at least five challenges :-)
17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc No Safe Haven by Kimberley Woodhouse & Kayla R. Woodhouse 5* 1/28 - especially Andi
18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book Stark im Sturm by John Ortberg 3* 1/5 orig. title: Strength for the Storms of Life: Loss, Betrayal and Failure
19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry His Forever Valentine by Kit Morgan 5* 2/2 - the previous two books in series were fun as well :-)
20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new Night Passage by Robert B. Parker 5* 2/8 he starts a new job on the opposite side of the continent (moving from the southern west coast - L.A. to nothern east coast Massachussetts)
21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - read a book where a conflict is resolved Where Two Hearts Meet: Tea For Two / Wherever Love Takes Us by Carrie Turansky 5* 2/2 in the second novella the MCs husband inherits property on the west coast (Oregon) and wants to move there, while she wants stay in New Jersey
22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors A Killer Among Us by Lynette Eason 4* 1/25
23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover The New Year's Bride by Kit Morgan 5* 1/17
24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new Always Watching by Lynette Eason 4* 1/30 the MCs meet in this book for the very first first time
25. Tame Your - read a book where the mc struggles with a fear or anxiety At the Edge of a Dark Forest by Connie Almony 5* 1/29 coming home from Afghanistan the male MC's struggling with PTSD
26. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book Love Letters by E'yen A. Gardner6* 2/25 a collection of fictional 54 letters from God about love
27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost dies Spiraled by Kendra Elliot 5* 1/3
28. Travel - read a book where the mc travels to a different country Flight of the Intruder by Stephen Coonts 3* 2/17 in this book we visit Vietnam, Thailand, Hong Kong, Laos (and USA in back flashes)
29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it Targeted by Kendra Elliot 5* 1/10
30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer Friends With Partial Benefits by Luke Young 4* 2/19 she's an erotic romance author and writes her books on a laptop
2018 New Year's resolutions Duration: 1/1/18 - 12/31/18
Completed: 30/30 *** COMPLETED 12/8/18 ***
No page limits, Re-reads are okay
√ 1. Start Meditation Practice (makes you think) - Waking Up: How I Found My Faith By Losing It by Ted Dekker – 1/4/17
√ 2. Learn Something New Each Day - book by author new to you - The Hideaway by Lauren Denton – 1/19/18
√ 3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby - Why Not Tonight by Susan Mallery - 10/20/18
√ 4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game - Rebel Cowboy by Nicole Helm – 10/6/18
√ 5. Eat Fewer Calories - book between 150 - 200 pages - When A Man Loves A Woman by Belle Calhoune – 5/20/18
√ 6. Write a Business Plan - mc owns their own business - Secret Sisters by Jayne Ann Krentz – 5/10/18
√ 7. Move More - listen to an audio book - It's Not about Me: Rescue from the Life We Thought Would Make Us Happy by Max Lucado – 6/19/18
√ 8. Read More Books - any book you want - Random Acts of Kindness Then and Now by Conari Press – 2/1/18
9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy - Grace Unplugged by Melody Carlson – 8/27/18
√ 10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from on your TBR list - Truth Stained Lies by Terri Blackstock -6/11/18
√ 11. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - nighttime on the cover - River Road by Jayne Krentz – 6/3/18
√ 12. Spend More Time in Nature - book with 'nature' on cover - Lilac Lane by Sherryl Woods – 3/10/18
√ 13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises – Sit, Stay, Love by Debbie Burns – 10/14/18
√ 14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun – Every Breath by Nicholas Sparks – 10/21/18
15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging
√ 16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge - Killing Trail by Margaret Mizushima – 9/1/18
√ 17. Increase Your Charisma (charming mc) Merry and Bright by Debbie Macomber – 1/15/18
√ 18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book – Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies about Who You Are So You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be by Rachel Hollis – 9/9/18
√ 19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - will make you laugh or cry - Maggie by Charles Martin 3/16/18
√ 20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new - Sisters Like Us77 by Susan Mallery – 6/10/18
√ 21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - conflict is resolved - Dangerous Illusions by Irene Hannon – 2/13/18
√ 22. Be Kinder to Yourself - by 1 your favorite authors - The Family Gathering by Robyn Carr – 5/22/18
√ 23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover - Sisterland by Curtis Sittenfeld – 12/8/18
√ 24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - mc meets someone new - Charlie St. Cloud by Ben Sherwood – 4/6/18
√ 25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - mc struggles with a fear - Fan the Flames by Katie Ruggle – 3/8/18
√ 26. Keep a Journal - (epistolary) - Letters from Skye by Jessican Brockmole – 1/1/18
√ 27. Get Your Documents In Order (mc almost dies) - Too Hard to Handle by Julie Walker – 1/13/18
√ 28. Travel - read a book where the mc travels to a different country - Hot Pursuit by Julie Walker – 2/7/18
√ 29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it – Burning Ridge by Margaret Mizushima – X/X – 10/2/18
√ 30. Start a Blog (mc uses computer) When Christmas Comes by Debbie Macomber – 1/8/18
Read 18 books to complete this challenge.Duration: Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018
1. Start a Meditation Practice - read a book that will make you think
2. Learn Something New Each Day - read a book by an author that is new to you
3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby
4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game
5. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages
6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business
7. Move More - listen to an audio book
8. Read More Books - read any book you want
9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy
10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from on your TBR list
11. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover
12. Spend More Time in Nature - read a book with 'nature' on the cover
13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises
14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun
15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging
16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge
17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc
18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book
19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry
20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new
21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - read a book where a conflict is resolved
22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors
23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover
24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new
25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - read a book where the mc struggles with a fear or anxiety
26. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book *
27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost dies
28. Travel - read a book where the mc travels to a different country
29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it
30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer
TCF ~ 2018 New Year's ResolutionsNew Year ~ New You
Duration: Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018
Read 18 books to complete this challenge.
No page limits. Re-reads are okay.
mc = main character
0/18 read
1. Start a Meditation Practice - read a book that will make you think
2. Learn Something New Each Day - read a book by an author that is new to you
3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby
4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game
5. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages
6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business
7. Move More - listen to an audio book
8. Read More Books - read any book you want
9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy
10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from on your TBR list
11. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover
12. Spend More Time in Nature - read a book with 'nature' on the cover
13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises
14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun
15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging
16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge
17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc
18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book
19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry
20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new
21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - read a book where a conflict is resolved
22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors
23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover
24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new
25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - read a book where the mc struggles with a fear or anxiety
26. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book *
27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost dies
28. Travel - read a book where the mc travels to a different country
29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it
30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer
Read 18 books to complete this challenge.Duration: Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018
Read 20/18 No page limits. DONE - read 2 more than required!
I don't normally make resolutions but for 2018 and going forward I'm hoping to eat healthier and travel more!
1. Start a Meditation Practice - read a book that will make you think
Calling Me Home by Julie Kibler 1/25/18 5stars (set in present day and late 1930's and early 1940's with blacks/whites and their relationships)2. Learn Something New Each Day - read a book by an author that is new to you
The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory 1/9/18 4stars (debut book)3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby
Here Comes the Sun (Butler, Vermont #3) by Marie Force 1/17/18 5stars (Wade and Mia - yoga)5. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages
Undone By You (Chicago Rebels, #3) by Kate Meader 1/20/18 4tars (184 pages)6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business
Heart of Eden (Colorado Hearts #1) by Caroline Fyffe 1/14/18 5stars (the 5 sisters due to their dad's will)Read More Books - read any book you want
Falling in Love With You (Falling in Love #2) by Kathy Coatney 1/27/18 4.5stars (for review; release date 2/2/18)10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from on your TBR list
A Warriner to Tempt Her (Wild Warriners #3) by Virginia Heath 1/10/18 4.5stars (was #183 11/13/17)12. Spend More Time in Nature - read a book with 'nature' on the cover
Marked in Mexico by Kim McMahill 1/13/18 4stars (in the jungles of Mexico)13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises
Ready for Wild (Grand Valley #3) by Liora Blake 2/7/18 4stars (both Braden and Amber)16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge
In Deep (Emerald Mountain #2) by Stacy Gold 2/4/18 3stars (3 monthly, 2 quarterly, 3 yearly + some in Lost Challenges)17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc
Kian (Undercover Billionaire #1) by Melody Anne 2/7/18 4stars (Kian - rich and charming)19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry
That Thing You Do by Kayti McGee 1/16/18 4stars (laughed many times throughout)22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors
Sisters Like Us (Mischief Bay, #4) by Susan Mallery 1/19/18 5stars 23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover
Every Dog Has His Day (Bluff Point #3) by Jenn McKinlay 1/28/18 4stars (Zach and Jessie)24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new
Highlander Entangled (Highland Adventure Book 9) by Vonda Sinclair 1/4/18 4stars (Kristina and Colin)25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - read a book where the mc struggles with a fear or anxiety
Refuge Cove (New Americana #2) by Janet Dailey 1/7/18 4stars (Emma of Boone and if he takes her)26. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book *
Unforgivable Love by Sophfronia Scott 2/4/18 3.5 stars (lots of letters being written between characters that helps tell the story)27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost dies
The Officer's Bride by Lara Daniels 1/11/18 3stars (Nafisah - when taken by the rebels)28. Travel - read a book where the mc travels to a different country
Wyoming Winter (Wyoming Men #7) by Diana Palmer 1/21/18 4stars (J.C, to Iraq to train others in security)30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer
A Wedding at Two Love Lane (Two Love Lane #2) by Kieran Kramer 1/6/18 (Greer in her matchmaking business)
TCF ~ 2018 New Year's Resolutions - New Year ~ New YouDuration: Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018
Read 18 books to complete this challenge.
No page limits. Re-reads are okay.
mc = main character
18/18 read
✔ 1. Start a Meditation Practice - read a book that will make you think Thanks to My Mother by Schoschana Rabinovici 1/17/18
✔ 2. Learn Something New Each Day - read a book by an author that is new to you Austenland by Shannon Hale 1/3/18
3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby
✔ 4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game Ready Player One by Ernest Cline 3/14/18
✔ 5. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho 1/12/18
6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business
✔ 7. Move More - listen to an audio book To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee 1/29/18
narrated by Sissy Spacek
✔ 8. Read More Books - read any book you want A Trap for the Potentate by Michael Atamanov 4/19/18
9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy
✔ 10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from on your TBR list Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick 1/24/18
11. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover
✔ 12. Spend More Time in Nature - read a book with 'nature' on the cover Wishtree by Katherine Applegate 1/5/18
13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises
✔ 14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle 2/11/18
15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging
✔ 16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 1/11/18
✔ 17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend by Katarina Bivald 4/14/18
✔ 18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book It's All Relative: Adventures Up and Down the World’s Family Tree by A.J. Jacobs 1/21/18
✔ 19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry My Mother's Secret by J.L. Witterick 1/13/18
✔ 20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new Hattie Ever After by Kirby Larson 2/18/18
21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - read a book where a conflict is resolved
22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors
23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover
✔ 24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new Valentine's Rose by E.E. Burke 2/25/18
25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - read a book where the mc struggles with a fear or anxiety
✔ 26. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book The Princess Diaries by Meg Cabot 1/15/18
27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost dies
✔ 28. Travel - read a book where the mc travels to a different country The Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry: Love, Laughter, and Tears at the World's Most Famous Cooking School by Kathleen Flinn 5/9/18
29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it
✔ 30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan 1/4/18
TCF ~ 2018 New Year's Resolutions - New Year ~ New YouDuration: Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018
Read 18 books to complete this challenge.
0/18 read
1. Start a Meditation Practice - read a book that will make you think
2. Learn Something New Each Day - read a book by an author that is new to you
3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby
4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game
5. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages
6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business
7. Move More - listen to an audio book
8. Read More Books - read any book you want
9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy
10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from on your TBR list
11. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover
12. Spend More Time in Nature - read a book with 'nature' on the cover
13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises
14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun
15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging
16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge
17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc
18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book
19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry
20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new
21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - read a book where a conflict is resolved
22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors
23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover
24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new
25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - read a book where the mc struggles with a fear or anxiety
26. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book *
27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost dies
28. Travel - read a book where the mc travels to a different country
29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it
30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer
Read 18 books to complete this challenge.Duration: Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018
No page limits. Re-reads are okay.
mc = main character
6/18
Confessions of a Funeral Director: How the Business of Death Saved My Life
Caleb WildePages: 208 p.Date read: 14/1/2018Rating:4 starsTheir Eyes Were Watching God
Zora Neale Hurston Pages: 256 p. Date read:13/1/2018 Rating:5 stars3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby
4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game
5. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages
6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business
7. Move More - listen to an audio book
8. Read More Books - read any book you want
9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy
book:The Yellow Wallpaper and Selected Writings|26313880]
Charlotte Perkins Gilman Pages: 384 p. Date red:1/1/201811. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover
12. Spend More Time in Nature - read a book with 'nature' on the cover
13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises
14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun
15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging
16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge
17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc
18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book
19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry
20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new
The Death's Head Chess Club
John DonoghuePages: 401 p. Read: 4/1/2018 Rating 4 stars
22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors
23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover
24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new
25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - read a book where the mc struggles with a fear or anxiety
26. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book *
The Chalk Man
C.J. Tudor Pages: 288 p. Date read: 17/1/2018 Rating:4 starsbook:De Amerikaanse prinses|27879047]
Annejet van der Zijl Pages: 242 p. Date read:8/1/2017 Rating: 4 stars29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it
30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer
* popular epistolary novels
* monkey mind wikipedia page
* This unusual list of resolutions was taken from Daring To Live Fully.
2018 New Year's resolutions Duration: 1/1/18 - 12/31/18
Completed: 0/18
No page limits, Re-reads are okay
1. Start a Meditation Practice - read a book that will make you think
2. Learn Something New Each Day - read a book by an author that is new to you
3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby
4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game
5. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages
6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business
7. Move More - listen to an audio book
8. Read More Books - read any book you want
9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy
10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from on your TBR list
11. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover
12. Spend More Time in Nature - read a book with 'nature' on the cover
13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises
14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun
15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging
16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge
17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc
18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book
19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry
20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new
21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - read a book where a conflict is resolved
22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors
23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover
24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new
25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - read a book where the mc struggles with a fear or anxiety
26. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book
27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost dies
28. Travel - read a book where the mc travels to a different country
29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it
30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer
Great idea! I will fill in a little later
Can we join at any time of the year or do we have to start from 1st Jan?
New Year, New You DONE!!Duration: Jan. 1, 2018 -
Progress: 18/18
1. Start a Meditation Practice - read a book that will make you think
[Meditation is about not thinking.]
2. Learn Something New Each Day - read a book by an author that is new to you
The Alienist by Caleb Carr 3/03/18
3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby
4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game
5. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages
Death of a Charming Man by M.C. Beaton 5/08/18 (176 pp)
6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business.
Stowed Away by Barbara Ross 1/04/18
7. Move More - listen to an audio book
8. Read More Books - read any book you want
Color Me Murder by Krista Davis 5/13/18
9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy
10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from on your TBR list
Enter a Murderer by Ngaio Marsh 3/08/18
11. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover
12. Spend More Time in Nature - read a book with 'nature' on the cover
13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises
Sky High by Susan O'Brien 4/27/18
14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun
Lethal in Old Lace by Duffy Brown 4/21/18
15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas 4/06/18
16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge
Terror in Taffeta by Marla Cooper 3/24/18
17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc
A Duke in Shining Armor by Loretta Chase 2/26/18
18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book
19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry
A Treacherous Curse by Deanna Raybourn 2/12/18
20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new
Tart of Darkness by Denise Swanson 5/05/18
21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - read a book where a conflict is resolved
Precious and Grace by Alexander McCall Smith 4/29/18
22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors
A Perilous Undertaking by Deanna Raybourn 2/06/18
23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover
24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new
A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn 1/17/18
25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - read a book where the mc struggles with a fear or anxiety
Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone by Brené Brown 3/23/18
26. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book
27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost dies
The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra by Vaseem Khan 1/13/18
28. Travel - read a book where the mc travels to a different country
29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it
30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer
I Know What You Bid Last Summer by Sherry Harris 3/14/18
Read 18 books to complete this challenge.Duration: Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018
DONE 18/18! On 9/5/18
28/30 currently
★1. Start a Meditation Practice - read a book that will make you think Dying By Numbers: A short story 3/5
★2. Learn Something New Each Day - read a book by an author that is new to you It's Never Too Late for Love 22/1
3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby
★4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game Fablehaven 29/8
★5. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages The New Life: And Eight More 6/4
★6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business Moon Child 21/1
★7. Move More - listen to an audio book The Iron Trial 3/4
★8. Read More Books - read any book you want Lula's Brew 9/8
★9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy The Witch Boy 6/4
★10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from on your TBR list ごくせん 1 4/7
★11. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover Princess the Cat versus Snarl the Coyote: A Cat and Dog Adventure 21/4
★12. Spend More Time in Nature - read a book with 'nature' on the cover The Wishing Apple 31/3
★13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises Blade of the Ghosts 11/5
★14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun Differently Morphous 21/4
★15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging The Call of Cthulhu 30/4
★16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge The Housewife Assassin's Guide to Gracious Killing 29/4
★17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc Norse Mythology 20/8
★18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book Sue Perkins Earpedia: Plants 26/9
★19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry Dorothy and the Cane of Destiny: Book One of The Elderly Chronicles 6/9
★20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new The Tea Dragon Society 31/3
★21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - read a book where a conflict is resolved Gnome Wars - a short tale 3/5
★22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors Child of the Ghosts 7/5
★23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover The Magic Money Tree 31/4
★24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new The Vampire's Mail Order Bride 5/5
★25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - read a book where the mc struggles with a fear or anxiety Diner Deeds Done Dirt Cheap: An Aspie Girl in Massachusetts 6/9
26. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book *
★27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost dies Villains Rule 20/5
★28. Travel - read a book where the mc travels to a different country Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos 8/2
★29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it The Sandman, Vol. 2: The Doll's House 14/8
★30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer Rescue Me, Maybe 8/5
Read 18 books to complete this challenge.Duration: Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018
18/18
1. Start a Meditation Practice - read a book that will make you think
2. Learn Something New Each Day - read a book by an author that is new to you The Sunday Wife by Cassandra King 1/4/18
3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby
4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game
5. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages
6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business Dying for Chocolate by Diane Mott Davidson 1/19/18
7. Move More - listen to an audio book
8. Read More Books - read any book you want Gluten for Punishment by Nancy J. Parra 2/12/18
9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy
10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from on your TBR list Beach House for Rent by Mary Alice Monroe 1/9/18
11. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover Murder at the Kennedy Center by Margaret Truman 2/5/18
12. Spend More Time in Nature - read a book with 'nature' on the cover Golden Malicious by Sheila Connolly 2/17/18
13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises Cream Puff Murder by Joanne Fluke 3/9/18
14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun Best Friends, Occasional Enemies: The Lighter Side of Life as a Mother and Daughter by Lisa Scottoline 2/25/18
15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging
16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge The No. 2 Feline Detective Agency by Mandy Morton 2/16/18
17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc
18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book Shattered: Inside Hillary Clinton's Doomed Campaign by Jonathan Allen 1/18/18
19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry Runaway Mistress by Robyn Carr 3/16/18
20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new It Happens in the Hamptons by Holly Peterson 3/6/18
21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - read a book where a conflict is resolved Snipped in the Bud by Kate Collins 2/9/18
22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors
23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover
24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new Miss Julia Strikes Back by Ann B. Ross 1/24/18
25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - read a book where the mc struggles with a fear or anxiety Aunt Dimity Beats the Devil by Nancy Atherton 1/1/18
26. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book *
27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost dies The Secret, Book and Scone Society by Ellery Adams 3/2/18
28. Travel - read a book where the mc travels to a different country Billionaire Blend by Cleo Coyle 2/28/18
29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it Desperate Housedogs by Sparkle Abbey 1/30/18
30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer Sour Apples by Sheila Connolly 1/27/18
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You can join at any time during 2018.
The only New Year resolution I make for 2018 is read more since I feel better when I read than when I don't!Read 18 books to complete this challenge.
Duration: Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018
No page limits. Re-reads are okay.
mc = main character
18/18 - Completed on 03/17
1. Start a Meditation Practice - read a book that will make you think
✓ 2. Learn Something New Each Day - read a book by an author that is new to you Full of Life - read 01/31
3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby
4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game
5. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages
✓ 6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business The Hostess with the Ghostess - read 02/07
✓ 7. Move More - listen to an audio book Once Upon a Spine - finished listening 02/26
✓ 8. Read More Books - read any book you want Book Fair and Foul - read 01/17
✓ 9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy My Planet: Finding Humor in the Oddest Places - read 02/22
✓ 10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from on your TBR list
Les deuxièmes - read 01/07
11. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover
12. Spend More Time in Nature - read a book with 'nature' on the cover
✓ 13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises A Panicked Premonition
- read 01/25
14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun
15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging
✓ 16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge Faked To Death - read on 02/11
✓ 17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc Arsenic and Old Books - read on 02/13
18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book
✓ 19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry Coyote Blue - read 03/10
✓ 20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper - read 01/06
✓ 21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - read a book where a conflict is resolved - Booked for Trouble - read 03/17
✓ 22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors The Grave's a Fine and Private Place - read 02/17
23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover
✓ 24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new Beastly Bones - read 03/05
✓ 25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - read a book where the mc struggles with a fear or anxiety Repentir - read on 02/15
26. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book *
✓ 27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost dies Redshirts (in fact he almost died 3 times) - read 02/08
28. Travel - read a book where the mc travels to a different country
✓ 29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it - Balzac et la Petite Tailleuse chinoise - read 03/02
✓ 30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer Await Your Reply - read 02-24
Read 18 books to complete this challenge.Duration: Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018
No page limits. Re-reads are okay.
mc = main character
3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby
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6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business
7. Move More - listen to an audio book
8. Read More Books - read any book you want
9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy
14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun
15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging
18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book
22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors
23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover
26. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book *
Hidden Bodies by Caroline Kepnes Finished 1/12/17
TCF ~ 2018 New Year's Resolutions - New Year ~ New YouDuration: Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018
Read 18 books to complete this challenge.
No page limits. Re-reads are okay.
mc = main character
18/18 read
1. Start a Meditation Practice - read a book that will make you think
✔2. Learn Something New Each Day - read a book by an author that is new to you
The One I Was - Eliza Graham (4 stars) 2/1/18
3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby
4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game
✔5. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages
All I Got For Christmas – Genie Davis & Pauline Baird Jones (3 stars) 1/8/18 [193 pgs]
✔6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business
Spackled and Spooked (A Do-It-Yourself Mystery, #2) - Jennie Bentley (4 stars) 1/12/18 - MCs are home renovators
7. Move More - listen to an audio book
✔8. Read More Books - read any book you want
Magic Mourns (Kate Daniels, #3.5) - Ilona Andrews (5 stars) 1/15/18
9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy
✔10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from on your TBR list
Byte Me (Lonesome Lawmen, #2) – Pauline Baird Jones (5 stars) 2/5/18
11. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover
✔12. Spend More Time in Nature - read a book with 'nature' on the cover
News of the World – Paulette Jiles (4 stars) 1/23/18✔13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises
Killer Run (A Tourist Trap Mystery, #5) – Lynn Cahoon (3 stars) 1/28/18 - MC is a jogger
14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun
15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging
✔16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge
Sky Burial: An Epic Love Story of Tibet – Xinran (4 stars) 2/2/18
17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc
✔18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop: A Memoir, a History – Lewis Buzbee (3 stars) 1/2/18
✔19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry
Ace of Hearts (House of Cards, #1) – Barbara Metzger (4 stars) 1/5/18
✔20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new
The Misremembered Man – Christina McKenna (4 stars) 1/21/18 - MC answers a Lonely Hearts ad
✔21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - read a book where a conflict is resolved
The Duke's Holiday (Regency Romp Trilogy, #1) - Maggie Fenton (4 stars) 1/16/18 - inheritance dispute resolved
✔22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors
Quicksilver (Looking Glass Trilogy, #2) - Amanda Quick (4 stars) 1/24/18
23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover
✔24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new
Fatal Fixer-Upper – Jennie Bentley (4 stars) 1/9/18 - whole new town
✔25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - read a book where the mc struggles with a fear or anxiety
The Girl with Seven Names: A North Korean Defector’s Story - Hyeonseo Lee with David John (5 stars) 1/27/18
26. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book *
✔27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost dies
The Last Enemy (Lonesome Lawmen, #1) - Pauline Baird Jones (5 stars) 1/14/18 - MC is target of hit man
✔28. Travel - read a book where the mc travels to a different country
Reluctant Genius: The Passionate Life and Inventive Mind of Alexander Graham Bell – Charlotte Gray (5 stars) 1/20/18 - Bell moves from Scotland to Canada to US
29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it
✔30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer
Engaged in Death (A Wedding Planner Mystery, #1) – Stephanie Blackmoore (4 stars) 1/30/18 - MC is a lawyer and does research
2018 New Year's resolutions Duration: 1/1/18 - 12/31/18
Completed: 0/18+
No page limits, Re-reads are okay
1. Start a Meditation Practice - read a book that will make you think
2. Learn Something New Each Day - read a book by an author that is new to you
3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby
4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game
5. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages
6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business
7. Move More - listen to an audio book
8. Read More Books - read any book you want
9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy
10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from on your TBR list
11. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover
12. Spend More Time in Nature - read a book with 'nature' on the cover
13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises
14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun
15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging
16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge
17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc
18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book
19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry
20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new
21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - read a book where a conflict is resolved
22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors
23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover
24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new
25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - read a book where the mc struggles with a fear or anxiety
26. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book
27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost dies
28. Travel - read a book where the mc travels to a different country
29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it
30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer
2018 New Year's ResolutionsDuration: Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018
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5. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages
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13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises
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15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging
16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge
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22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors
23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover
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Read 18 books to complete this challenge.Duration: Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018
No page limits. Re-reads are okay.
mc = main character
1. Start a Meditation Practice - read a book that will make you think-
Book: The Sound of Thunder by Taylor Caldwell
Date Read: 3/8/18
Rating: 5 Stars
How It Fits: This book entails the life of a family in New York in the early part of the 20th century. One of the siblings works to support all the others and as he gains success he finds that he is more unhappy. I had to think about the relationships and the part that each character played.
2. Learn Something New Each Day - read a book by an author that is new to you
Book:Death Is Like a Box of Chocolates by Kathy Aarons
Date Read:-2/2/18
Rating:-4 Stars
How It Fits:-Kathy Aarons is a new author for me.
3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby
Book:The Map Trap by Andrew Clements
Date Read:-7/22/18
Rating:-
How It Fits: The MC draws and collects maps.
4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game
BookDesperado Who Stole Baseball by John H. Ritter
Date Read: 7/19/18
Rating: 5 Stars
How it Fits: The MC plays baseball.
5. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages
Book:Jake & The Gingerbread Wars by E.G. Foley
Date Read:1/25/18
Rating:****
How It Fits: The page count in 171 pages.
6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business
Book:-The Music Shop by Rachel Joyce
Date Read:-1/22/18
Rating:-
How It Fits:-The MC owns a music store.
7. Move More - listen to an audiobook
Book:-Full House by Janet Evanovich
Date Read:-1/5/18
Rating:-****
How It Fits:This was an audiobook.
8. Read More Books - read any book you want
The Bishop's Pawn by Steve Berry
Date Read3/20/18
Rating: 5 Stars
How It Fits This is the newest book in the "Cotton Malone" series and I enjoy this series.
9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy
Book:Hardcore Twenty-Four by Janet Evanovich
Date Read3/16/18
Rating: 5 Stars
How It FitsThe MC Stephanie Plum "always" makes me laugh!
10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from on your TBR list
Book:-Friends, Lovers, Chocolate by Alexander McCall Smith
Date Read:2/8/18
Rating:
How It Fits: This book has been on my TBR list since February, 2014.
11. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover
Book: Winter's Bone by Daniel Woodrell
Date Read: 3/26/18
Rating:/b> 5 Stars
How It Fits: The Cover Is A Nightime Scene. The people in the canoe have a flashlight.flashlight
12. Spend More Time in Nature - read a book with 'nature' on the cover
Book:Disappearing in Plain Sight by Francis Guenette
Date Read3/17/18
Rating: 5 Stars
How It FitsMountains and a lake are pictured on the front cover.
13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises
Book:The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
Date Read3/24/18
Rating: 5 Stars
How It FitsOne of the MC is sickly and decides to do exercises each day to build strength in his muscles.
14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun
Book: Veiled Passages by Terri Reid
Date Read: 3/15/18
Rating:How It Fits: This is book #10 in the Mary O'Reilly Paranormal Series and I just really enjoy these books.
15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging
Book:-The Wife Between Us by Greer Hendricks
Date Read:2/6/18
Rating:-5 Stars
How It Fits:- This book is a psychological thriller that I thought might be a challenge. It was because of the numerous plot twists but well worth the challenge!
16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge
Book:Who Is Vera Kelly? by Rosalie Knecht
Date Read:7/21/18
Rating: 5 Stars
How It Fits: This book can be used in the TCF Summer Challenge and the TCF Book Genre Challenge
17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc
Book: The Teacher's Billionaire by Christina Tetreault
Date Read: 6/11/18
Rating: 4 Stars
How It Fits: Dylan Talbot(Male MC) was a very charming individual. He was able to break down the pride of Callie Taylor (Female MC) and finally have her agree to marry him
18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book
Book:-The Zimmermann Telegram by Barbara W. Tuchman
Date Read:-2/2/18
Rating: 4 Stars
How It Fits:-It is a non-fiction book that relates the importance of the Zimmermann telegram and the entrance of the U.S. into World War I.
19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry
Book: The Rose of York: Fall from Grace by Sandra Worth
Date Read-3/3/18
Rating-5 Stars
How It Fits: I have long been an supporter of the English King Richard III and enjoy reading historical novels based on his life. However, I always know how they will end and the sadness with them will make my cry. True enough, this followed suit and by the end of the book, I was a bawling mess.
20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new
Book:The Mysterious Bakery On Rue De Paris by Evie Gaughan
Date Read: 6/5/18
Rating: 5 Stars
How It Fits: The MC Edith Lane decides that she needs a change and moves from her home in England to work at a small hotel in a small town in the suburbs of Paris.
21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - read a book where a conflict is resolved
Bool:The Case Of The Vagabond Virgin by Erle Stanley Gardner
Date Read: 2/20/18
Rating: ***
How It Fits: In this book the famous Perry Mason has to defend his client on a murder charge. He is able to identify the real murderer so case closed and conflict resolved.
22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors
Book: One Coffee With by Margaret Maron
Date Read: 2/9/18
Rating: 5 stars
How It Fits: Margaret Maron is one of my favorite authors and this is a series that I have not yet read.
23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover
Book:Miss Potter: The Novel by Richard Maltby Jr.
Date Read: 4/12/18
Rating: 5 Stars
How It Fits: The cover is self-explantory!
24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new
Book: The Moment of Everything by Shelly King
Date Read: 7/1/1/
Rating: 5 Stars
How It Fits: Maggie Dupres is out of work and sunk in a depressive state when she meets Hugo who changes her outlook on love and the world in general
25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - read a book where the mc struggles with a fear or anxiety
Book:-Heart Spring MountainbyRobin MacArthur
Date Read:-1/21/18
Rating:-****
How It Fits:All of the main characters were battling with fears or anxieties of which most were brought to positive conclusions.
26. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book *
Book:-Sorcery & Cecelia: or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot by Patricia C. Wrede
Date Read:-2/4/18
Rating:-5 Stars
How It Fits:-This book is composed of letters written back and forth between two cousins. It is set in the Regency period of English History.
Sorcery & Cecelia: or The Enchanted Chocolate Pot
27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost dies
Book:-The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die by April Henry
Date Read:-2/12/18
Rating:- % Stars
How It Fits:-The novel begins with the MC almost being executed but she is able to escape.
28. Travel - read a book where the mc travels to a different country
Book: Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon
Date Read: 6/25/18
Rating: 5 Stars
How It Fits: Clare Randall is transported through time to Scotland of the 17th century. While there she travels from Scotland to France and back to Scotland.
29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it
Book:Wildest Dreams by Kristen Ashley
Sate Read: 8/13/18
Rating: 5 Stars
How it Fits: My firiend Liz not only recommended this book but gave it to me as a gift.
30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer
Book:-Origin
Date Read:1/5/18
Rating:
How It Fits: The MC uses a computer in a vital part of the plot. In addition, this book uses AI as a main part of the story.
Challenge: New Year's Resolutions
Duration: Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018
Completed: 18/18 - COMPLETE!
Read 18 books to complete this challenge.
No page limits. Re-reads are okay.
mc = main character
1. Start a Meditation Practice - read a book that will make you think
✔ 2. Learn Something New Each Day - read a book by an author that is new to you
Birthmarked - finished on 01/01/18
3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby
✔ 4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game
Warcross - finished on 01/02/18
5. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages
6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business
✔ 7. Move More - listen to an audio book
The Winner's Kiss - finished on 01/09/18
✔ 8. Read More Books - read any book you want
The Last Namsara - finished on 01/19/18
✔ 9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy
Unearthed - finished on 01/31/18
✔ 10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from on your TBR list
The Assassin's Blade - finished on 01/18/18
11. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover
✔ 12. Spend More Time in Nature - read a book with 'nature' on the cover
The Iron King - finished on 01/15/18
✔ 13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises
Taken - finished on 01/20/18
✔ 14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun
A Conspiracy of Stars - finished on 02/01/18
15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging
16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge
17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc
✔ 18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book
The Big Book of 30-Day Challenges: 60 Habit-Forming Programs to Live an Infinitely Better Life - finished on 01/06/18
✔ 19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry
Big Mushy Happy Lump - finished on 02/03/18
✔ 20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new
Prized - finished on 01/12/18
✔ 21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - read a book where a conflict is resolved
The Cruel Prince - finished on 01/17/18
✔ 22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors
The Death of Dulgath - finished on 02/07/18
23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover
✔ 24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new
Ruined - finished on 01/06/18.
✔ 25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - read a book where the mc struggles with a fear or anxiety
Promised - finished on 01/15/18
26. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book *
✔ 27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost dies
Frostblood - finished on 01/16/18
28. Travel - read a book where the mc travels to a different country
29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it
✔ 30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer
Scythe - finished on 01/12/17
Duration: Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018
Completed: 18/18 - COMPLETE!
Read 18 books to complete this challenge.
No page limits. Re-reads are okay.
mc = main character
1. Start a Meditation Practice - read a book that will make you think
✔ 2. Learn Something New Each Day - read a book by an author that is new to you
Birthmarked - finished on 01/01/183. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby
✔ 4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game
Warcross - finished on 01/02/185. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages
6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business
✔ 7. Move More - listen to an audio book
The Winner's Kiss - finished on 01/09/18✔ 8. Read More Books - read any book you want
The Last Namsara - finished on 01/19/18✔ 9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy
Unearthed - finished on 01/31/18✔ 10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from on your TBR list
The Assassin's Blade - finished on 01/18/1811. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover
✔ 12. Spend More Time in Nature - read a book with 'nature' on the cover
The Iron King - finished on 01/15/18✔ 13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises
Taken - finished on 01/20/18✔ 14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun
A Conspiracy of Stars - finished on 02/01/1815. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging
16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge
17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc
✔ 18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book
The Big Book of 30-Day Challenges: 60 Habit-Forming Programs to Live an Infinitely Better Life - finished on 01/06/18✔ 19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry
Big Mushy Happy Lump - finished on 02/03/18✔ 20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new
Prized - finished on 01/12/18✔ 21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - read a book where a conflict is resolved
The Cruel Prince - finished on 01/17/18✔ 22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors
The Death of Dulgath - finished on 02/07/1823. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover
✔ 24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new
Ruined - finished on 01/06/18. ✔ 25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - read a book where the mc struggles with a fear or anxiety
Promised - finished on 01/15/1826. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book *
✔ 27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost dies
Frostblood - finished on 01/16/1828. Travel - read a book where the mc travels to a different country
29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it
✔ 30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer
Scythe - finished on 01/12/17
I resolve to get back to reading more this year.Challenge: New Year's Resolutions
Duration: Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018
Completed: 0/18
Read 18 books to complete this challenge.
No page limits. Re-reads are okay.
mc = main character
1. Start a Meditation Practice - read a book that will make you think
2. Learn Something New Each Day - read a book by an author that is new to you
3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby
4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game
5. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages
6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business
7. Move More - listen to an audio book
8. Read More Books - read any book you want
9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy
10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from on your TBR list
11. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover
12. Spend More Time in Nature - read a book with 'nature' on the cover
13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises
14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun
15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging
16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge
17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc
18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book
19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry
20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new
21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - read a book where a conflict is resolved
22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors
23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover
24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new
25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - read a book where the mc struggles with a fear or anxiety
26. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book *
27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost dies
28. Travel - read a book where the mc travels to a different country
29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it
30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer
2018 New Year's Resolutions ChallengeDuration: Jan 1st to Dec 31st, 2018
Read: 30/18+ FINISHED!
✔ 1. Start a Meditation Practice - read a book that will make you think
The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood, read Jan 12th ****
✔ 2. Learn Something New Each Day - read a book by an author that is new to you
The Names They Gave Us by Emery Lord, read Apr 11th ****
✔ 3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby
The Year We Hid Away by Sarina Bowen, read Jan 29th ***
✔ 4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, read Feb 28th ****
✔ 5. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages
Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress (184p) by Dai Sijie, read Feb 24th ***
✔ 6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business
Rapture in Death by J.D. Robb, read March 12th ***
✔ 7. Move More - listen to an audio book
This Side of the Grave by Jeaniene Frost, read Feb 10th ***
✔ 8. Read More Books - read any book you want
The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson, read Apr 22nd ****
✔ 9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling, read March 26th ****
✔ 10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from on your TBR list
Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes, read May 1st ****
✔ 11. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover
by Jeaniene Frost, read March 28th ***✔ 12. Spend More Time in Nature - read a book with 'nature' on the cover
by Kate Morton, read March 10th ***✔ 13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises
The Mistake by Elle Kennedy, read Jan 21st ***
✔ 14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun
Say Yes to the Marquess by Tessa Dare, read Feb 14th ***
✔ 15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging
The Female of the Species by Mindy McGinnis, read Apr 13th
✔ 16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge
Until Friday Night by Abbi Glines, read Apr 25th ***
✔ 17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc
The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller, read Jan 18th
✔ 18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book
Girl, Interrupted by Susanna Kaysen, read March 6th ****
✔ 19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams, read Jan 16th **** (Laugh!)
✔ 20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new
Noteworthy by Riley Redgate, read Jan 24th ****
✔ 21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - read a book where a conflict is resolved
The Shape of Water by Andrea Camilleri, read Jan 26th ***
✔ 22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors
Dear Aaron by Mariana Zapata, read Apr 6th ****
✔ 23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover
by Cambria Hebert, read June 1st **✔ 24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new
Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman, read May 23rd ****
✔ 25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - read a book where the mc struggles with a fear or anxiety
Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli, read Feb 16th ****
✔ 26. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book *
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer, read May 7th ****
✔ 27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost dies
Rites of Passage by Joy N. Hensley, read March 5th **
✔ 28. Travel - read a book where the mc travels to a different country
Little Bee by Chris Cleave, read March 30th ***
✔ 29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it
A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole, read March 21st ****
✔ 30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer
You by Caroline Kepnes, read Feb 2nd ****
2018 New Year's Resolutions Duration: 1/1/18 - 12/31/18
Completed: 30/18+
No page limits, Re-reads are okay
***FINISHED 3-6-2018***
✔ 1. Start a Meditation Practice - read a book that will make you think
Catch-22 by Joseph Heller 2-14-2018 | 5*
✔ 2. Learn Something New Each Day - read a book by an author that is new to you
One less thing to worry about: uncommon wisdom for coping with common anxieties by Jerilyn Ross 1-1-2018 | 3*
✔ 3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby
Buck Fever by Ben Rehder 2-6-2018 | 3* {hunting}
✔ 4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game
Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr 1-9-2018 | 3* {Pool}
✔ 5. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages
After the Quake by Haruki Murakami 2-1-2018 | 3*
✔ 6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business
The Lady Who Sang High by Renee Pawlish 2-10-2018 | 2*
✔ 7. Move More - listen to an audio book
All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque 1-2-2018 | 3*
✔ 8. Read More Books - read any book you want
Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut 1-8-2018 | 4*
✔ 9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy
Love Story by Erich Segal 2-11-2018 | 3*
✔ 10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from on your TBR list
Half of a Yellow Sun by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 1-13-2018 | 3*
✔ 11. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover
Vienna Nocturne by Vivien Shotwell 1-18-2018 | 3*
✔ 12. Spend More Time in Nature - read a book with 'nature' on the cover
The House Of Trembling Leaves by Julian Lees 1-24-2018 | 3*
✔ 13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises
It Happens All the Time by Amy Hatvany 1-5-2018 | 4*
✔ 14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun
The Currents of Space by Isaac Asimov 1-23-2018 | 3*
✔ 15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging
The Hunchback of Notre-Dame by Victor Hugo 3-6-2018 | 3*
✔ 16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge
The Zombie Room by R.D. Ronald 1-14-2018 | 2*
✔ 17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc
Queen of Diamonds by Barbara Metzger 2-12-2018 | 3*
✔ 18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry by Neil deGrasse Tyson 2-5-2018 | 4*
✔ 19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry
Dog on It by Spencer Quinn 1-15-2018 | 4*
✔ 20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new
Merry and Bright by Debbie Macomber 1-11-2018 | 3* {Online dating}
✔ 21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - read a book where a conflict is resolved
Time Trials by Terry Lee 2-8-2018 | 3*
✔ 22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors
K is for Killer by Sue Grafton 2-1-2018 | 3*
✔ 23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover
How to Woo a Wallflower by Christy Carlyle 1-27-2018 | 4*
✔ 24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott 1-21-2018 | 4*
✔ 25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - read a book where the mc struggles with a fear or anxiety
The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks 2-12-2018 | 4*
✔ 26. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer 2-20-2018 | 5*
✔ 27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost dies
If I Stay by Gayle Forman 2-7-2018 | 4*
✔ 28. Travel - read a book where the mc travels to a different country
Anna and the French Kiss by Stephanie Perkins 2-5-2018 | 4*
✔ 29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it
2001: A Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clarke 1-25-2018 | 3*
✔ 30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer
Faithless by Karin Slaughter 1-6-2018 | 4*
2018 New Year's ResolutionsDuration: Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018
30/18
1. Start a Meditation Practice - read a book that will make you think
by Gail Honeyman, read Feb 28, ★★★1/22. Learn Something New Each Day - read a book by an author that is new to you
by Carmen Jenner, read Jan 06, ★★3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby
by Becky Albertalli, read May 3, ★★★1/24. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game
by Santino Hassell, read Jan 20, ★★★★1/25. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages
by Jordan L. Hawk, read April 17, ★★★★6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business
by Jill Shalvis, read Jan 11, ★★★1/27. Move More - listen to an audio book
by Huntley Fitzpatrick, read May 31, ★★★8. Read More Books - read any book you want
by Con Riley, read Jan 27, ★★★★★9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy
by Jenny T. Colgan, read April 17, ★★★★10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from on your TBR list
by Jill Shalvis, read April 27, ★★★1/211. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover
by Annie Bellet, read Jan 21, ★★★★12. Spend More Time in Nature - read a book with 'nature' on the cover
by Jill Shalvis, read Feb 17, ★★★★13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises
by Sarah Morgan, read Feb 27, ★★★1/214. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun
by Kristan Higgins, read Mar 23, ★★★★15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging
by Mariana Zapata, read Feb 18, ★★★★★16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge
by Kathleen Brooks, read April 29, ★★1/2 17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc
by Riley Hart, Devon McCormack, read Jan 21, ★★★1/318. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book
by Douglas Carlton Abrams, read August 25, ★★★★★ 19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry
by Ashley Herring Blake, read May 17, ★★★★★20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new
by Morgan Matson, read May 9, ★★★21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - read a book where a conflict is resolved
by Annie Bellet, read May 12, ★★★22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors
by Jill Shalvis, read June 8, ★★★★23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover
by Allison Temple, read April 21, ★★★★24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new
by Peter Swanson, read May 20, ★★★25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - read a book where the mc struggles with a fear or anxiety
by Posy Roberts, read May 22, ★★26. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book *
by Sherman Alexie, read May 7, ★★★★27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost dies
by L.C. Chase, read Feb 18, ★★★★1/228. Travel - read a book where the mc travels to a different country
by Shira Anthony, read Mar 12, ★★29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it
by Debra Webb, read July 06, ★★★★30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer
by Becky Albertalli, read May 20, ★★★★
2018 New Year's Resolutions 1/1/18 - 12/31/18
No page limits
23/18
1. Start a Meditation Practice - make you think The Secret Life of Fat: The Science Behind the Body's Least Understood Organ and What It Means for You 6/13
2. Learn Something New Each Day - author that is new to you The Contrary Blues 2/23
3. Pick Up a Hobby -mc does a hobby The Gentleman's Hour 8/8
4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game
5. Eat Fewer Calories -150 - 200 pages Not Everyone Gets a Trophy: How to Manage Generation Y 8/5
6. Write a Business Plan -mc owns business A Frosty Mug of Murder 2/24
7. Move More -audio book Sunset Express 8/23
8. Read More Books -any book Generation Robot: A Century of Science Fiction, Fact, and Speculation 8/24
9. Be More Grateful -make you happy Reel of Fortune 8/24
10. Stop Procrastinating -from TBR Dark Queen 7/4
11. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - nighttime on cover 8/19
12. Spend More Time in Nature -'nature' on cover 8/2
13. Start Doing Planks Every Day -mc exercises Black Velvet 8/7
14. Enjoy the Little Things -just for fun All Rise for the Honorable Perry T. Cook 8/8
15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging
16. Be More Conscientious -qualifies for more than one challenge The President Is Missing 8/4
17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc
18. Increase Your IQ -non-fiction Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World – and Why Things Are Better Than You Think 7/26
19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry
20. Learn a New Skill -mc tries something new Agent of Darkness 2/25
21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - read a book where a conflict is resolved
22. Be Kinder to Yourself -by a favorite author Faye Kellerman Walking Shadows 8/30
23. Create a Positive Attitude -smiling person on cover 4/5
24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship -mc meets someone new Irish Car Bomb 8/29
25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - mc struggles with a fear or anxiety Critical Instinct 2/23
27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost dies
28. Travel -mc travels to different country Death in Cyprus 8/11
29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it Vapor 6/17
30. Start a Blog - mc uses a computer Deadly Fun 8/28
21/21 - finished Oct 4thLearn Something New Each Day... Melting Point - 3/11 - 3.5★
Play More... Personal Secrets - 3/7 - 4★
Eat Fewer Calories... Circle - 1/30 - 4★
Write a Business Plan... Forgive and Forget - 3/24 - 3.5★
Read More Books... Fun with Dick and Shane - 3/8 - 4★
Be More Grateful... Kairos - 1/24 - 4★
Stop Procrastinating... No Matter What: Coffin Nails MC - 3/1 - 3 ★
Spend More Time in Nature... The Senator's Secret - 8/8 - 3.5★
Enjoy the Little Things... Disarming Donner -2/12 - 3.5★
Become More Confident... Crisped + Sere - 1/13 - 4★
Be More Conscientious... Daddy Needs a Date - 2/3 - 3.5★
Increase Your Charisma... Texas Gift - 1/8 - 5★
Increase Your Emotional Intelligence... A Wish Upon the Stars - 4/21 - 5★
Bring More Peace Into Your Life... The Alpha Prince - 1/6 - 5★
Be Kinder to Yourself... Bulletproof - 4/21 - 4.5★
Create a Positive Attitude... Kid Christmas Rides Again - 2/17 - 3★
Strengthen Your Personal Relationship... Kidnapped by the Pirate - 1/7 - 5★
Tame Your Monkey Mind... The Yearning - 10/4 - 3.5★
Travel... The Cannibal King's Husband - 1/12 - 4★
Volunteer... Late in the Day - 3/18 - 4★
Start a Blog... Timing - 6/15 - 4★
Interesting challenge - thank you!Read 18 books to complete this challenge.
Duration: Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018
No page limits. Re-reads are okay.
mc = main character
18/18 done
√1. Start a Meditation Practice - read a book that will make you think - When Paris Went Dark: The City of Light Under German Occupation, 1940-1944 by Ronald Rosbottom 1.14.18
√2. Learn Something New Each Day - read a book by an author that is new to you - Valerie Zennati When I Was a Soldier 1.24.18
3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby
4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game
√5. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages: The Monkey's Wrench by Primo Levi 1.16.18 Version I read which is not listed on ϻӮ is 171 pages
√6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business - Y is for Yesterday by Sue Grafton 1.18.18
√7. Move More - listen to an audio book: The Beige Man by Helene Tursten 1.8.18
√8. Read More Books - read any book you want Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly 2.21.18
9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy
√10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from on your TBR list- Ax by Ed McBain 1.20.18
√11. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover:
by Arnaldur Indridason 1.5.1812. Spend More Time in Nature - read a book with 'nature' on the cover
√13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises - The Year of Living Danishly: My Twelve Months Unearthing the Secrets of the World's Happiest Country by Helen Russell 1.30.18
√14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun The Grave's a Fine and Private Place by Alan Bradley 2.22.18
15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging
√16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge Unseen by Mari Jungstedt 2.9.18
√17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc Leaving Berlin by Joseph Kanon 2.7.18
√18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book Letter to His Father by Franz Kafka 1.1.18
19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry
√20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World by William McRaven 2.10.18
21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - read a book where a conflict is resolved
√22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors - A Fatal Grace by Louise Penny 2.15.18
23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover
√24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new- Murder on High Holborn by Susanna Gregory 2.17.18
√25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - read a book where the mc struggles with a fear or anxiety Flykiller by J. Robert Janes 1/27/18. Kohler is full of fears after being hurt in the previous book in the series.
26. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book *
√27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost dies - Hester Monk is kidnapped and almost killed. Corridors of the Night by Anne Perry 1.12.18
28. Travel - read a book where the mc travels to a different country
29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it
30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer
* popular epistolary novels
* monkey mind wikipedia page
* This unusual list of resolutions was taken from Daring To Live Fully.
Totally up my alley :) I'm in.Read 18 books to complete this challenge.
Duration: Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018
No page limits. Re-reads are okay.
mc = main character
20/18 books
1. Start a Meditation Practice - read a book that will make you think
3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby
4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game
6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business
7. Move More - listen to an audio book
15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging
17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc
23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover
29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it
30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer
* popular epistolary novels
* monkey mind wikipedia page
* This unusual list of resolutions was taken from Daring To Live Fully.
What are your New Year's resolutions for 2018? If you haven't decided, you are welcome to choose some goals from the list below.Read 18 books to complete this challenge.
Duration: Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018
No page limits. Re-reads are okay.
mc = main character
1. Start a Meditation Practice - read a book that will make you think
2. Learn Something New Each Day - read a book by an author that is new to you
3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby
4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game
5. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages
6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business
7. Move More - listen to an audio book
8. Read More Books - read any book you want
9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy
10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from on your TBR list
11. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover
12. Spend More Time in Nature - read a book with 'nature' on the cover
13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises
14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun
15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging
16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge
17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc
18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book
19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry
20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new
21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - read a book where a conflict is resolved
22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors
23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover
24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new
25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - read a book where the mc struggles with a fear or anxiety
26. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book *
27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost dies
28. Travel - read a book where the mc travels to a different country
29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it
30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer
* popular epistolary novels
* monkey mind wikipedia page
* This unusual list of resolutions was taken from Daring To Live Fully.
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2018 ResolutionsDuration: 1/1/18 - 12/31/18
Completed: 20/18+
No page limits, Re-reads are okay
1. Start a Meditation Practice - read a book that will make you think
Moments of Peace for the Evening by 7/2/18
2. Learn Something New Each Day - read a book by an author that is new to you It Started With a House by Beth Prentice
3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby
4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game Left Out by Tim Green read 1/6/18
5. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages. NOW!: The Art of Being Truly Present by Jean Smith 4/03/18
6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business Queen Anne's Lace by Susan Wittig Albert China owns a herb store. 4/30/18
7. Move More - listen to an audio book The Long Way Home by Louise Penny
listened to 1/11/18
8. Read More Books - read any book you want
by Martha Hall Kelly read 7/13/189. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy
10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from on your TBR list
Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal read 5/19/18
11. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover
by Susan Hill 5/11/1812. Spend More Time in Nature - read a book with 'nature' on the cover
13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises Happiness Sold Separately by Lolly Winston read 1/1/18
14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun
15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging The Outsider by Stephen King 6/4/18
16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge
17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman read 3/25/18
18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book The Winecoff Fire: The Untold Story of America's Deadliest Hotel Fire by Sam Heys read 1/8/18
19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry Secrets of a Charmed Life by Susan Meissner made me cry 3/25/18
20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new
21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - read a book where a conflict is resolved
by Nova Jacobs read 5/26/1822. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors Every Note Played by Lisa Genova read 4/1/18
23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover Seriously... I'm Kidding by Ellen DeGeneres 5/2/18
24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new
25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - read a book where the mc struggles with a fear or anxiety
26. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book Attachments by Rainbow Rowell
Read 1/10/18
27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost dies
by Sarah Bailey read 7/12/1828. Travel - read a book where the mc travels to a different country
29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it
As Bright as Heaven by Susan Meissner. Suggested by Kimetha. Read 7/3/18
30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer
This challenge was intriguing enough for me to join the group!2018 Resolutions
Duration: 1/1/18 - 12/31/18
Completed: 0/18
No page limits, Re-reads are okay
1. Start a Meditation Practice - read a book that will make you think
2. Learn Something New Each Day - read a book by an author that is new to you
3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby
4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game
5. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages
6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business
7. Move More - listen to an audio book
8. Read More Books - read any book you want
9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy
10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from on your TBR list
11. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover
12. Spend More Time in Nature - read a book with 'nature' on the cover
13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises
14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun
15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging
16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge
17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc
18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book
19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry
20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new
21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - read a book where a conflict is resolved
22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors
23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover
24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new
25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - read a book where the mc struggles with a fear or anxiety
26. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book
27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost dies
28. Travel - read a book where the mc travels to a different country
29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it
30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer
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This one may be hard to find books for.3/30
1. Start a Meditation Practice - The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde 1/11/2018
2. Learn Something New Each Day - read a book by an author that is new to you
3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby
4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game
5. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages
6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business
7. Move More - listen to an audio book
8. Read More Books - read any book you want
9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy
10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from on your TBR list
11. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams -Montana Wolves: The Complete Collection by Chloe Cole finished 1/11/2018
12. Spend More Time in Nature - read a book with 'nature' on the cover
13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises
14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun
15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging
16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge
17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc
18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book
19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry
20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new
21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - read a book where a conflict is resolved
22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors
23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover
24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new
25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - The Hobbit J.R.R. Tolkien Finished 1/22/201826. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book *
27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost dies
28. Travel - read a book where the mc travels to a different country
29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it
30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer
8/181. Start a Meditation Practice - read a book that will make you think
2. Learn Something New Each Day - read a book by an author that is new to you
3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby
4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game
1/3/18 3 1/2 stars Calvin plays professional baseball5. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages
1/5/18 3 1/2 stars 152 pages6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business
1/3/187. Move More - listen to an audio book
8. Read More Books - read any book you want
9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy
10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from on your TBR list
1/9/1811. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover
12. Spend More Time in Nature - read a book with 'nature' on the cover
13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises
14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun
15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging
16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge
1/9/1817. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc
18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book
19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry
20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new
21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - read a book where a conflict is resolved
1/14/1822. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors
23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover
24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship-read a book where the mc meets someone new
1/2/1825. Tame Your Monkey Mind - read a book where the mc struggles with a fear or anxiety
1/12/1826. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book *
27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost dies
28. Travel - read a book where the mc travels to a different country
29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it
30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer
2018 New Year's resolutions Duration: 1/1/18 - 12/31/18
Completed: 0/18+
1. Start a Meditation Practice - read a book that will make you think
2. Learn Something New Each Day - read a book by an author that is new to you
3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby
4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game
5. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages
6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business
7. Move More - listen to an audio book
8. Read More Books - read any book you want
9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy
10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from on your TBR list
11. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover
12. Spend More Time in Nature - read a book with 'nature' on the cover
13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises
14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun
15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging
16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge
A Court of Mist and Fury
17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc
18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book
19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry
20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new
21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - read a book where a conflict is resolved
22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors
23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover
24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new
25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - read a book where the mc struggles with a fear or anxiety
26. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book
27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost dies
28. Travel - read a book where the mc travels to a different country
29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it
Shatter Me
30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer
Sounds like Fun1. Start a Meditation Practice - read a book that will make you think
Die Welle
2. Learn Something New Each Day - read a book by an author that is new to you Krabat
3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby ich #wasimmerdasauchheißenmag
4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game
5. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages Emil und die Detektive / Emil und die drei Zwillinge
6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business
7. Move More - listen to an audio book
8. Read More Books - read any book you want Fairest
9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy
10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from on your TBR list Schlehenherz
11. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover Vassa in the Night
12. Spend More Time in Nature - read a book with 'nature' on the cover
13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises
14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun Gretchen hat Hänschen-Kummer
15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging The Emissary
16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge Als mein Vater die Mutter der Anna Lachs heiraten wollte
17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc
18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book Quotations from Chairman Trump
19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry
20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new Wenn du stirbst, zieht dein ganzes Leben an dir vorbei, sagen sie
21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - read a book where a conflict is resolved
22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors Das Lied der toten Mädchen
23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover Rico, Oskar und die Tieferschatten
24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new Scythe – Die Hüter des Todes
25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - read a book where the mc struggles with a fear or anxiety
26. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book *
27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost dies
28. Travel - read a book where the mc travels to a different country
29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it
30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer
Great looking challenge-- I'm in!2018 New Year's resolutions
Duration: 1/1/18 - 12/31/18
Completed: 16/18+
✓ 1. Start a Meditation Practice - read a book that will make you think - The Power 6/13/18
✓ 2. Learn Something New Each Day - read a book by an author that is new to you - The Great Alone 2/18/18
3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby
4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game
✓ 5. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages - A River in Darkness: One Man's Escape from North Korea 5/5/18
✓ 6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business - The Last Equation of Isaac Severy 3/21/18
7. Move More - listen to an audio book
✓ 8. Read More Books - read any book you want - The Queen of Hearts 3/25/18
✓ 9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy - Calypso 6/18/18
✓ 10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from on your TBR list - The Hangman's Daughter 3/1/18
✓ 11. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover - Bird Box 6/2/18
✓ 12. Spend More Time in Nature - read a book with 'nature' on the cover - All the Ugly and Wonderful Things 1/18/18
13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises
14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun
✓ 15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging - One Hundred Years of Solitude 5/31/18
16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge
17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc
✓ 18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book - Letter to My Daughter 3/20/18
19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry
20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new
21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - read a book where a conflict is resolved
22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors
23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover
✓ 24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new - The Wolves of Winter 3/8/18
✓ 25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - read a book where the mc struggles with a fear or anxiety: The Wife Between Us 1/24/18
26. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book
✓ 27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost dies: The Raven King 1/13/18
✓ 28. Travel - read a book where the mc travels to a different country: Three Daughters of Eve 1/6/18
29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it
✓ 30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer - More Than We Can Tell 3/29/18
2018 New Year's Resolutions28/30
1. Start a Meditation Practice - Before I Go to Sleep, by S.J. Watson, 4 STARS, 14th June, 359 PAGES
2. Learn Something New Each Day - My Cousin Rachel by Daphne du Maurier
3. Pick Up a Hobby - Give Up the Ghost by Juliet Blackwell, 3 STARS, 9th July, 329 PAGES
4. Play More - Once Haunted, Twice Shy by H.P. Mallory, 3 STARS, 4th July, 270 PAGES
5. Eat Fewer Calories - Ready to Were (Shift Happens, #1) by Robyn Peterman, 3 STARS, 21st Sep, 168 PAGES
6. Write a Business Plan - Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder,by Joanne Fluke, 3 stars, 4th Nov, 436 PAGES
7. Move More - Grave Secrets by Kathy Reichs, 3 STARS, 10th Nov, 315 PAGES
8. Read More Books - The Girl at Rosewood Hall by Annis Bell, 3 STARS, 22nd Nov, 350 PAGES
9. Be More Grateful - Then Came Wanda by Dakota Cassidy, 3 STARS, 20th Dec, 294 PAGES
10. Stop Procrastinating - A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas, 3 STARS, 22nd Dec, 229 PAGES
11. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - The Truth is a Cave in the Black Mountains by Neil Gaiman
12. Spend More Time in Nature - Cursed by Jennifer L. Armentrout
13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - Rogue (Shifters #2) by Rachel Vincent
14. Enjoy the Little Things - Magically Delicious by Robyn Peterman, 3 STARS, 23rd Dec, 161 PAGES
15. Become More Confident - Captive Queen by Alison Weir, 3 STARS, 15th Nov, 473 PAGES
16. Be More Conscientious - A Witch in Time by Robyn Peterman, 3 STARS, 29th Nov, 221 PAGES
17. Increase Your Charisma - Fashionably Flawed Hot Damned, by Robyn Peterman, 3 STARS, 23rd Nov, 252 PAGES
18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book
19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - Fashionably Fanged by Robyn Peterman, 3 STARS, 7th Nov, 250 PAGES
20. Learn a New Skill - The Big Over Easy by Jasper Fforde, 3 STARS, 9th Nov, 383 PAGES
21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - Fashionably Hotter Than Hell by Robyn Peterman, 3 STARS, 28th Oct, 302PAGES
22. Be Kinder to Yourself - Brighter Than the Sun by Darynda Jones, 3 STARS, 30th oct, 112 PAGES
23. Create a Positive Attitude - Throne of Glass (Throne of Glass #1) by Sarah J. Maas
24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - Four Weddings and a Sixpence: An Anthology by Julia Quinn , 3 STARS, 25th Oct , 384 PAGES
25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - The Ice Twins by S.K. Tremayne, 3 STARS, 19th Dec, 373 PAGES
26. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book *
27. Get Your Documents In Order - Nights of the Living Dead An Anthology by Jonathan Maberry, 3 STARS, 20th Nov, 368 PAGES
28. Travel - Wedding of the Season, 2 STARS, 9th, 360 PAGES
29. Volunteer - Cerulean Sins by Laurell K. Hamilton, 3 STARS, 18th June, 529 PAGES
30. Start a Blog - The Girl in the Spider's Web by David Lagercrantz and Stieg Larsson, 3 STARS, 11 Dec, 400 PAGES
Read 18 books to complete this challenge.Duration: Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018
No page limits. Re-reads are okay.
mc = main character
6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business
9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy
21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - read a book where a conflict is resolved
23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover
24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new
2018 New Year's resolutionsDuration: 1/1/18 - 12/31/18
Completed: 8/18+
1. Start a Meditation Practice - read a book that will make you think First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers by Loung Ung, 08/25/18
2. Learn Something New Each Day - read a book by an author that is new to you The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides 10/12/18 ****
3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby
4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game
5. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages Shakespeare: The World as Stage by Bill Bryson, 07/15/18 **** pag 199
6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly, 04/27/18 ****
7. Move More - listen to an audio book
8. Read More Books - read any book you want
9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy
10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from on your TBR list
11. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen, 09/20/18 ****
12. Spend More Time in Nature - read a book with 'nature' on the cover
13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises
14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun
15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging
16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge
17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc
18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book The Lady In The Van by Alan Bennett 03/05/18 ***
19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry
20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new
21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - read a book where a conflict is resolved
22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors
23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover
24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new
25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - read a book where the mc struggles with a fear or anxiety
26. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book *
27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost diesThe Undertaking byAudrey Magee 08/20/18 ***
28. Travel - read a book where the mc travels to a different country Secrets of the Tower by Debbie Rix, 10/18/18 **** mc travels to Pisa
29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it
30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer
COMPLETEDTCF ~ 2018 New Year's Resolutions - New Year ~ New You
Duration: Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018
18/18 read
1. Start a Meditation Practice - read a book that will make you think
✔2. Learn Something New Each Day - read a book by an author that is new to you
The One I Was - Eliza Graham (4 stars) 2/1/18
3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby
4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game
✔5. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages
All I Got For Christmas – Genie Davis & Pauline Baird Jones (3 stars) 1/8/18 [193 pgs]
✔6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business
Spackled and Spooked (A Do-It-Yourself Mystery, #2) - Jennie Bentley (4 stars) 1/12/18 - MCs are home renovators
7. Move More - listen to an audio book
✔8. Read More Books - read any book you want
Magic Mourns (Kate Daniels, #3.5) - Ilona Andrews (5 stars) 1/15/18
9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy
✔10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from on your TBR list
Byte Me (Lonesome Lawmen, #2) – Pauline Baird Jones (5 stars) 2/5/18
11. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover
✔12. Spend More Time in Nature - read a book with 'nature' on the cover
News of the World – Paulette Jiles (4 stars) 1/23/18✔13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises
Killer Run (A Tourist Trap Mystery, #5) – Lynn Cahoon (3 stars) 1/28/18 - MC is a jogger
14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun
15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging
✔16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge
Sky Burial: An Epic Love Story of Tibet – Xinran (4 stars) 2/2/18
17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc
✔18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book
The Yellow-Lighted Bookshop: A Memoir, a History – Lewis Buzbee (3 stars) 1/2/18
✔19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry
Ace of Hearts (House of Cards, #1) – Barbara Metzger (4 stars) 1/5/18
✔20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new
The Misremembered Man – Christina McKenna (4 stars) 1/21/18 - MC answers a Lonely Hearts ad
✔21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - read a book where a conflict is resolved
The Duke's Holiday (Regency Romp Trilogy, #1) - Maggie Fenton (4 stars) 1/16/18 - inheritance dispute resolved
✔22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors
Quicksilver (Looking Glass Trilogy, #2) - Amanda Quick (4 stars) 1/24/18
23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover
✔24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new
Fatal Fixer-Upper – Jennie Bentley (4 stars) 1/9/18 - whole new town
✔25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - read a book where the mc struggles with a fear or anxiety
The Girl with Seven Names: A North Korean Defector’s Story - Hyeonseo Lee with David John (5 stars) 1/27/18
26. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book *
✔27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost dies
The Last Enemy (Lonesome Lawmen, #1) - Pauline Baird Jones (5 stars) 1/14/18 - MC is target of hit man
✔28. Travel - read a book where the mc travels to a different country
Reluctant Genius: The Passionate Life and Inventive Mind of Alexander Graham Bell – Charlotte Gray (5 stars) 1/20/18 - Bell moves from Scotland to Canada to US
29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it
✔30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer
Engaged in Death (A Wedding Planner Mystery, #1) – Stephanie Blackmoore (4 stars) 1/30/18 - MC is a lawyer and does research
Finished on post #7 - read 20/18 forgot that only 18 were needed!
2018 New Year's Resolutions18/18 Read
2. Learn Something New Each Day - read a book by an author that is new to you- Milk and Honey by Rupi Kaur 1/20 (5 stars)
4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game- Renegades by Marissa Meyer 2/8 (5 stars)
5. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages- Finding Cinderella by Colleen Hoover 1/27 (5 stars)
7. Move More - listen to an audio book- Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli 2/3 (4 stars)
8. Read More Books - read any book you want- The Princess Saves Herself in this One by Amanda Lovelace 2/2 (4 stars)
9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy- The Ever After of Ella and Micha by Jessica Sorensen 1/31 (5 stars)
10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from on your TBR list- Daimon by Jennifer L. Armentrout 1/14 (3 stars)
11. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover- Chasing Wishes by Jessica Sorensen 2/3 (5 stars)
12. Spend More Time in Nature - read a book with 'nature' on the cover- The Sun and Her Flowers by Rupi Kaur 1/27 (4 stars)
14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun- Love Her Wild by Atticus Poetry 2/6 (4 stars)
16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge- The Forever of Ella and Micha by Jessica Sorensen 1/27 (5 stars)
19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry- Without Merit by Colleen Hoover 1/22 (4 stars)
20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new- Never Never by Colleen Hoover 2/6 (5 stars)
22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors- Ella and Micha: Infinitely and Always by Jessica Sorensen 2/2 (5 stars)
24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new- Fairy Tale Remix: Blayze & Ash by Jessica Sorensen 2/3 (5 stars)
26. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book- Letters from Skye by Jessica Brockmole 1/6 (5 stars)
27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost dies- (view spoiler)
29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it- City of Bones by Cassandra Clare 1/9 (4 stars)
New Year's ResolutionsBegins: 01Jan18 / Ends: 31Dec18
30 / 18 completed
1. Start a Meditation Practice - read a book that will make you think - You Remind Me of Me ✔ – 08Feb18
2. Learn Something New Each Day - read a book by an author that is new to you - Christopher Wilson / Cotton ✔ - 13Jan18
3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby - Sophie knits in Murder at the Bad Girl's Bar and Grill ✔ - 02Apr18
4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game - Chess in Snow Falling on Cedars ✔ – 28Feb18
5. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages - 187 p - Barbaro: A Nation's Love Story ✔ – 29Jan18
6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business - 'Round Midnight ✔ – 01Feb18
7. Move More - listen to an audio book - Pride and Prejudice ✔ - 15Jan18
8. Read More Books - read any book you want - Silas Marner ✔ – 10Feb18
9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy - Etta and Otto and Russell and James ✔ – 27Jan18
10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from on your TBR list - Commonwealth ✔ - 12Jan18
11. Set Aside 1-Hr-A-Day to Achieve Dreams- nighttime cover -
✔ – 22Jan18 12. Spend More Time in Nature - 'nature' on cover -
✔ – 01Feb18 13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises - The First Deadly Sin ✔ – 09Feb18
14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun - My Name Is Red ✔ – 03Mar18
15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging - Prisoners of Geography ✔ – 14Mar18
16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge - The Shack ✔ – 16Feb18
17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc - Sam Holt in One Of Us Is Wrong ✔ – 29Mar18
18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book - Killers of the Flower Moon ✔ - 08Jan18
19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence- read a book that will make you laugh - Packing for Mars ✔ – 26Jan18
20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new - Elephant Winter ✔ - 15Feb18
21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - read a book where a conflict is resolved - The Longest Night ✔ – 25Jan18
22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors - Lisa Genova / Inside the O'Briens ✔ - 19Jan18
23. Create a Positive Attitude - smiling person on cover -
✔ – 26Mar18 24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new - Starry Night ✔ - 04Jan18
25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - read a book where the mc struggles with a fear or anxiety - The Silver Linings Playbook ✔ – 19Feb18
26. Keep a Journal- read an epistolary book - Letters for Emily ✔ - 14Jan18
27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost dies - Laura Lamont's Life in Pictures ✔ – 25Feb18
28. Travel - read a book where the mc travels to a different country - Our House in the Last World &310004 - 03Jan18
29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it - Lockdown ✔ – 21Feb18
30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer - Big Little Lies ✔ – 13Feb18
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What are your New Year's resolutions for 2018? If you haven't decided, you are welcome to choose some goals from the list below.
Read 18 books to complete this challenge.
Duration: Jan. 1, 2018 - Dec. 31, 2018
No page limits. Re-reads are okay.
mc = main character
1. Start a Meditation Practice - read a book that will make you think
2. Learn Something New Each Day - read a book by an author that is new to you
3. Pick Up a Hobby - read a book where the mc does a hobby
4. Play More - read a book where the mc plays a game
5. Eat Fewer Calories - read a book that has between 150 - 200 pages
6. Write a Business Plan - read a book where the mc owns their own business
7. Move More - listen to an audio book
8. Read More Books - read any book you want
9. Be More Grateful - read a book that you think will make you happy
10. Stop Procrastinating - read a book from on your TBR list
11. Set Aside One-Hour-A-Day to Achieve Your Dreams - read a book where it is nighttime on the cover
12. Spend More Time in Nature - read a book with 'nature' on the cover
13. Start Doing Planks Every Day - read a book where the mc exercises
14. Enjoy the Little Things - read a book just for fun
15. Become More Confident - read a book that you think might be challenging
16. Be More Conscientious - read a book that qualifies for more than one challenge
17. Increase Your Charisma - read a book with a charming mc
18. Increase Your IQ - read a non-fiction book
19. Increase Your Emotional Intelligence - read a book that will make you laugh or cry
20. Learn a New Skill - read a book where the mc tries something new
21. Bring More Peace Into Your Life - read a book where a conflict is resolved
22. Be Kinder to Yourself - read a book by one of your favorite authors
23. Create a Positive Attitude - read a book with a smiling person on the cover
24. Strengthen Your Personal Relationship - read a book where the mc meets someone new
25. Tame Your Monkey Mind - read a book where the mc struggles with a fear or anxiety
26. Keep a Journal - read an epistolary book *
27. Get Your Documents In Order - read a book where the mc almost dies
28. Travel - read a book where the mc travels to a different country
29. Volunteer - ask a friend to suggest a book to you and read it
30. Start a Blog - read a book where the mc uses a computer
* popular epistolary novels
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* This unusual list of resolutions was taken from .