My Challenges

2016 Book Challenges

Hello everyone! I've decided to participate in a few book challenges this year. I've really thought about it and I know I will complete these challenges.

Hosted by The Book Nympho and Hot Listens

I really love listening to books on audio. I find that the narrators bring the story to life and I can listen to the book when I'm usually not able to; for example, driving, walking, on my breaks and doing chores. I'm really excited to participate in this challenge.

Challenge Details

• Runs January 1, 2016 – December 31, 2016. You can join at anytime.
• The goal is to find a new love for audios or to outdo yourself by listening to more audios in 2016 than you did in 2015.
• Books must be in audio format (CD, MP3, etc.)
• ANY genres count.
• Re-reads and crossovers from other reading challenges are allowed.
• You do not have to be a book blogger to participate; you can track your progress on Goodreads, Shelfari, Facebook, LibraryThing, etc.
• If you’re a blogger grab the button and do a quick post about the challenge to help spread the word. If you’re not a blogger you can help by posting on Facebook or Tweeting about the challenge.

Levels

• Newbie (I’ll give it a try) 1-5
• Weekend Warrior (I’m getting the hang of this) 5-10
• Stenographer (can listen while multi-tasking) 10-15
• Socially Awkward (Don’t talk to me) 15-20
• Binge Listener (Why read when someone can do it for you) 20-30
• My Precious (I had my earbuds surgically implanted) 30+
• Marathoner (Look Ma No Hands) 50+

I would like to reach the level of the Stenographer. I have a lot of books in my wish list at Audible so I know I will definitely achieve the level and maybe, (hopefully) surpass it. 

Books Listened to...

Hosted by: Bookish Lifestyle

I have so many book on my physical and virtual bookshelves that I would like to eventually read. I'm hoping to read approx. 10 or more books for this challenge.

Challenge Guidelines:

1. The challenged will run from January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016. The sign up link below will remain open until November 30, 2016 at 12:00pm.
2. Anyone can enter! You don't have to be a blogger, just as long as you review the book you've read. You can review on your book on your blog, Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Goodreads, etc.
3. Any genre, length, or format of book counts as long as it is a book that's been sitting on your self for some time. Short stories and novellas do count! The only stipulations that the book must have been released in 2015 or earlier. No 2016 ARCs or 2016 fresh-off-the-press releases allowed.
4. On the last Monday of every other month (see schedule below), we will post a wrap-up for the previous two months. These posts will be done by one our bloggers and will contain new linky for you to add your own wrap-up posts or reviews.
5. You don't have to follow Bookish to join the challenge, but you do have to follow us to be entered in the giveaways.
6. Use #2016TBRPile to keep in contact with fellow challenge participants, to encourage each other on, and make new friends!

How many books are you planning to read for this challenge?

1-10 A Firm Handshake

11-20 A Friendly Hug

21-30 First Kiss

31-40 Sweet Summer Fling

41-50 Could This Be Love?

50+ Married with Children