Has anyone had a bad experience with the Goodreads reading challenge? I’ve been doing it for the past 8 years but I think it’s time to call it quits. I know it’s totally inconsequential and no one cares if you succeed or not, but the constant reminder of “You’re X books behind schedule” is starting to feel tiring. Lately I’ve been reading short books instead of the big bricks I really want to read, just to complete the challenge. Makes me feel dumb.

I wish they would bring more diversity to the challenge instead of just a number. Read books from 5 different genres, read a book on astrophysics, read X books written by women authors, write 1 review, start a new series, read a book that my wife rated 5 stars, etc.

Anyone has thoughts or suggestions on a reading challenge that would be more engaging?

  • Bluesbunny33B
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    1 year ago

    my kobo has achievments on it like read three different days at a certain time of day, and read all the books you own and stuff, but check out some online reading challanges or join a book club that way you dont have to necessarily pick the books