tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post6442042371757792645..comments2024-03-18T17:49:52.065+08:00Comments on The Reading Life: Reading Challenges and The Reading LifeMel uhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08714473754458914681noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-58734912578918603302009-12-16T18:55:52.859+08:002009-12-16T18:55:52.859+08:00Like you, I didn't know anything about reading...Like you, I didn't know anything about reading challenges. One of my first challenges was Bellezza's Japanese Literature Challenge.<br /><br />I somehow prefer to be quite selective about the challenges I participate in. I borrow a lot of the books I read, and I rather enjoy the process of just browsing, and picking books up at random, so sometimes having the thought, "I need to complete so-and-so challenge!" takes some of the fun away.<br /><br />That said, I join the reading challenges that I think will push me to read books on issues that matter to me, or on particular subjects that I've decided I want to learn more about.<br /><br />You've joined an amazing amount of challenges (20 is a lot!!), and I wish you happy reading!Michelle (su[shu])http://sushu.blog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-60450959002975214742009-12-16T06:18:48.873+08:002009-12-16T06:18:48.873+08:00I was a bit wary of challenges at first, I tend to...I was a bit wary of challenges at first, I tend to have a random, chaotic approach to reading so I thought perhaps I would lack the discipline to complete a set reading list, but I am finding that I want to sign up for more and more, although I have decided to be reasonable about what I can complete. I also love the way it helps link you to fellow readers and creates a sense of community. Mostly the effect of challenges is to lead me to new titles and authors, Mel you are my source for Japanese authors, I am in awe of your reading, previously Murakami was the only Japanese author I was familiar with and you have made me aware of an amazing oversight in my reading, so this coming year I will be looking to experience some new Japanese fiction, sort of a personal challenge, reading more books in translation. Great post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-86610838889687421402009-12-15T19:11:10.234+08:002009-12-15T19:11:10.234+08:00Mee said it for me, too. I have mixed feelings abo...Mee said it for me, too. I have mixed feelings about challenges and was even considering not joining any for 2010. Will be cutting back, for sure, but still have quite a few on my potential list...I really need to compose my challenge-joining post.<br /><br />You have utterly amazed with the Japanese Lit challenge, and now Woman Unbound, too!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-54878975233786319392009-12-15T12:58:54.371+08:002009-12-15T12:58:54.371+08:00I like the way mee expressed her view of challenge...I like the way mee expressed her view of challenges. It is similar to mine--and yet I've committed to one fun one hosted by a friend, am thinking about Graphic Novels (under the heading of "pushing oneself in new directions") and have thoroughly enjoyed the Japanese Literature Challenge, Carl's two challenges and Women Unbound--which we have a whole year to complete :) And yes, as much as the books and the learning, it is meeting new people and enjoying their blogs that is an integral part of any challenge. That's really what it's all about: new connections. I would never have met you or Suko among others if not for a challenge.dshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616750784052488695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-12704552908751788812009-12-15T11:04:26.838+08:002009-12-15T11:04:26.838+08:00Suko-I agree meeting new bloggers and feeling part...Suko-I agree meeting new bloggers and feeling part of a huge international community is a great feeling<br /><br />Ash-your mention of Jack Kerouac brought back some memories -I am pretty sure I read nearly all his novels 40 some years ago-I have even driven past the house he lived in with his mother in Florida-<br /><br />mee-I am really getting into the Japanese novel-Mel uhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08714473754458914681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-90202408297906334852009-12-15T09:59:22.115+08:002009-12-15T09:59:22.115+08:00Your Japanese literature reading IS very impressiv...Your Japanese literature reading IS very impressive! I have mixed feelings about challenges (especially when we have so many of them around now!), but I guess the trick is to find the right ones. The right ones would push your reading to go above and beyond. That's why I'm trying to be more selective on my next reading challenges now.meehttp://www.meexia.com/bookienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-80887085242675332152009-12-15T08:42:42.066+08:002009-12-15T08:42:42.066+08:00I've only been blogging for a few months but I...I've only been blogging for a few months but I'm already obsessed with reading challenges. I think in a way I have always done reading challenges for myself. Like I set out to read all of Jack Kerouac's novels or read more of a certain kind of genre. Doing reading challenges as part of blogging community just helps me to stay on track.Ashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00878749520906342274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2023956444265128672.post-8126300376779978992009-12-15T08:39:14.901+08:002009-12-15T08:39:14.901+08:00Mel, you are the King of Reading Challenges!
I w...Mel, you are the King of Reading Challenges! <br /><br />I was very late to join any reading challenges at all. I didn't join any until I met Amanda from The Zen Leaf. I got to know her because we were interviewing each other for BBAW. I noticed right away that she was very involved with reading challenges, and that's what got me interested. Next, I saw bloggers such as you posting about interesting sounding challenges; before too long I took the plunge and signed up for a few. <br /><br />Although I have done much less than you challenge-wise, I've thoroughly enjoyed the challenges I've done so far. My first one was The Spice of Life hosted by Rebecca Reid, which was delicious fun! I also loved Dolcebelleza's Japanese Literature Challenge (and continue to read Japanese literature). I've also been a part of other challenges in a less formal manner (WWII). The best part for me has been meeting new book bloggers and the sense of community. <br /><br />I avoid challenges with too many rules or which I think would be too demanding time-wise (due to my too hectic schedule) but if I could, I'd join more--and read and post night and day!Sukohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11893742747135555499noreply@blogger.com