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Friday, December 13, 2013

2014 Read 52 Books in 52 Weeks


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2014 52 Books in 52 Weeks

Are you ready for another round of Reading 52 books in 52 Weeks? Whether you are just joining in or continuing on for another round, the rules are very simple. The goal is to read one book (at least) a week for 52 weeks. Make the year easy and casual or kick it up by exploring new to you authors and genres. Challenge yourself to read at least some classics or delve into that chunkster (more than 500 pages) you always wanted to tackle. Do you have books gathering dust on the shelves just waiting to be read? Then now is the time. The goal is to read 52 books. How you get there is up to you. 

 I have included several mini challenges to make it fun:

 Read Around the World:  You can read books set in and/or written by an author of a different country each week.  You can hang out in one country, exploring their history and culture or strike out across the world, mixing and mingling.  It's entirely up to you how fast and how far and how many books you want to read.  Have fun exploring!  

Nobel Prize Winners in Literature:  read books written by winning authors

 Well Educated Mind:  Continuing exploring the classics in 5 categories: Fiction, Autobiography, History/Politics, Drama and Poetry. 

52 BaW Reader Recommendations:  Read books recommended by participants in 2013

Dusty Mini challenge: Limit buying new books for 1 - 4 months and read 4 to 12 or more books gathering dust on your shelves prior to 2013. 

Chunky Mini Challenge -books more than 500 pages.

 The mini challenges and weekly challenges are optional, Mix it up anyway you like. 


  1. The challenge will run from January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014. 
  2. Our book weeks begin on Sunday. 
  3. Participants may join at any time. 
  4. All books are acceptable except children books. 
  5. All forms of books are acceptable including e-books, audio books, etc. 
  6. Re-reads are acceptable as long as they are read after January 1, 2013. 
  7. Books may overlap other challenges. 
  8. Create an entry post linking to this blog. 
  9. Sign up with Mr. Linky in the "I'm participating post" below this post. 
  10. You don't need a blog to participate. Post your weekly book in the comments section of each weekly post. 
  11. Mr. Linky will be added to the bottom of the weekly post to link to reviews of your most current reads.

102 comments:

  1. Bev HankinsDecember 14, 2013 at 6:46 PM

    I am in for another year Here's my Sign-up Post

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    1. Robin MDecember 21, 2013 at 5:32 PM

      Great. Glad you are diving in for another round.

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  2. TracyKDecember 14, 2013 at 9:59 PM

    Me too, but it will take me a while to write a post. Looking forwrd to it. One thing I will be doing is ARound the WOrld.

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  3. jmisgroDecember 15, 2013 at 6:40 AM

    I'm in too.....http://litlequeenrules.blogspot.com/2013/12/2014-read-52-books-in-52-week-challenge.html

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  4. kayerjDecember 18, 2013 at 8:29 AM

    I'm looking forward to the year. Thanks for posting the read a longs and thanks for hosting year after year. BTW--The Winter Sea is one of my favorite books. After you read that you have to read The Shadowy Horses and Firebird. They have a tie between all three books. It was a great surprise for me since it is not indicated on the book description. Have a Merry Christmas.

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    1. Robin MDecember 21, 2013 at 5:33 PM

      You are so welcome and thanks for the heads up on the other books. They are on my wishlist!

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  5. dougphoto2008December 19, 2013 at 11:48 AM

    Thank you for hosting and sharing. Look forward to 2014.

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    1. Robin MDecember 21, 2013 at 5:33 PM

      Glad you are joining in for another round. Cheers to 2014

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  6. Book DragonDecember 21, 2013 at 4:33 PM

    Will you be doing the A to Z challenge too?

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  7. fredamansDecember 22, 2013 at 3:14 PM

    Count me in!

    http://fredasvoice.blogspot.ca/2013/12/52-books-in-52-weeks-2014.html

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  8. Diana SDecember 26, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    I'm in! Here is my page: http://dianalovesbooks.blogspot.com/p/2014-52-books-in-52-weeks-are-you-ready.html

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  9. DesereeDecember 26, 2013 at 12:28 PM

    My page is http://www.duskyliterati.com/challenges-2/2013-challenges/current-challenges-k/52-books-52-weeks/

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    1. Robin MJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:57 PM

      Awesome! Added your blog to blog list and look forward to hearing about your reads.

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  10. UnknownDecember 27, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    I love reading challenges like this, because it gives my reading some direction. Thanks for hosting!

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  11. AnnotatedLADecember 27, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    That's a great idea! No blog, but definitely will try to comment regularly.

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    1. Robin MJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:58 PM

      No problem. Just leave a comment in each week's post letting us know about your reads.

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  12. AnonymousDecember 27, 2013 at 3:06 PM

    So happy I saw this, I am in for 2014

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  13. Crystal GreenDecember 29, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    I am looking forward to this. I normally do book reviews every Sunday on my blog as it is. :) So, this will be a fun way to interact with other like minded people throughout 2014. Thank you for this.

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    1. Robin MJanuary 1, 2014 at 4:02 PM

      Awesome. Look forward to hearing about your reads!

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  14. Lady In ReadDecember 30, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    Here is mine:http://myrandrspace.blogspot.com/2013/12/2014-reading-challenges.html

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    1. Robin MJanuary 1, 2014 at 4:03 PM

      Happy you are joining in. Will drop by your blog soon!

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  15. JosieJanuary 1, 2014 at 1:38 PM

    I'm in. I've got a ton of dusty books that are begging to be read. This is just what I need.

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    1. Robin MJanuary 1, 2014 at 4:04 PM

      Me too which is why I am going to try and do a buying ban until April. So many books on the shelves.

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  16. JennJanuary 1, 2014 at 1:56 PM

    This is a nice challenge. Will try to keep up!

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    1. Robin MJanuary 1, 2014 at 4:05 PM

      Awesome. Look forward to hearing about your reads.

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  17. UnknownJanuary 1, 2014 at 2:40 PM

    Can enter the challenge although I live in Brazil?

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    1. Robin MJanuary 1, 2014 at 4:07 PM

      Yes, you most certainly can. If you don't have a blog, you can leave comments with thoughts about your reads on each week's post.

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  18. ElsaJanuary 1, 2014 at 2:54 PM

    I'm in! I didn't understand that Mr linky thing thou.

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    1. Robin MJanuary 1, 2014 at 4:08 PM

      Mr. Linky is so you can leave a link to your blog if you do book reviews. If you don't have a blog, just leave a comment in each weeks post. Easy!

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  19. UnknownJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:20 PM

    I'm in

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    1. Robin MJanuary 1, 2014 at 4:10 PM

      Awesome! I also went to Macon Junior. Graduated in 1981 and lived in Warner Robins until 1984. Guess I need to figure out google + since so many folks participating this time are using it.

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  20. ChrisJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:27 PM

    Count me in too! I'm not sure about the Mr. thing either, Elsa.

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    1. Robin MJanuary 1, 2014 at 4:13 PM

      If you have a blog and will be doing book reviews, you can link to them through Mr. Linky. I just checked out your website - beautiful paintings. That's something I wanted to do this year was learn to draw better.

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  21. carrtommyJanuary 1, 2014 at 3:56 PM

    Sounds fun! I'm in. My blog is: http://www.paraphr.asia/post/71898055381/52-in-52 I'm going to read only books already in the house but no re-reads!

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    1. Robin MJanuary 1, 2014 at 4:16 PM

      Sounds like fun - I'm going to try the same thing for the first four months. We'll see how long it is before something tempts me on Amazon. :)

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  22. Robin MJanuary 1, 2014 at 4:16 PM

    No problem. Lots of folks join and then report in at the end of the year!

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  23. UnknownJanuary 1, 2014 at 5:09 PM

    Doing this!

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  24. UnknownJanuary 1, 2014 at 5:34 PM

    Thanks so much for this. Will try to keep up!

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  25. UnknownJanuary 1, 2014 at 6:28 PM

    I'm doing this!! Not sure I can remember to post every week but I'm excited!! Loving the mini challenges..

    Woo!

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    1. Robin MJanuary 1, 2014 at 9:15 PM

      Glad you are excited and look forward to hearing about your reads!

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  26. Robin MJanuary 1, 2014 at 9:15 PM

    Yeah!

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  27. Owen TurnbullJanuary 1, 2014 at 9:42 PM

    I'm in.

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  28. chikooJanuary 2, 2014 at 12:55 AM

    Bring it on...

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  29. Kvss1992January 2, 2014 at 5:09 AM

    Thinking of taking this challenge as I want to increase my reading skill and want to learn more things.

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  30. UnknownJanuary 2, 2014 at 5:27 AM

    I'm participating. I need to add back full length books (or merit or interest) back into my lifestyle.

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  31. UnknownJanuary 2, 2014 at 7:06 AM

    I am excited to take part in this challenge.

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  32. GabrielJanuary 2, 2014 at 8:29 AM

    I am excited to take part in this challenge also.

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    1. Robin MJanuary 2, 2014 at 1:04 PM

      I'm excited too - glad there are so many excited about reading. Always makes my day!

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  33. Scarlett RoystonJanuary 2, 2014 at 10:58 AM

    I am taking part in this challenge! Can't wait.

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    1. Robin MJanuary 2, 2014 at 1:05 PM

      Awesome! Can't wait to hear about your reads!

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  34. UnknownJanuary 2, 2014 at 11:29 AM

    I'm gonna give it a shot.... Let's see how many weeks I get through. First book: The Master Butchers Singing Club, which has been on my shelf since last summer.

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    1. Robin MJanuary 2, 2014 at 1:06 PM

      Welcome! Take it one step, one book, one week at a time and before you know it, you will have made it through the whole year!

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  35. UnknownJanuary 2, 2014 at 1:49 PM

    This is awesome!!! I just started a blog about it :)

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  36. UnknownJanuary 2, 2014 at 2:08 PM

    I shall be taking part for the first time! I have just created a new blog, so this is perfect timing for me!
    http://notanartstudent.tumblr.com/post/72006138070/52-books-in-52-weeks

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    1. Robin MJanuary 3, 2014 at 1:25 PM

      Great, Welcome to the challenge and I'll be stopping by soon. Guess I'll have to sign up for tumblr. :)

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  37. CoralJanuary 2, 2014 at 3:39 PM

    I ran across this through another post and so happy I did! I was planning something bigger for next year but thought I'd start with smaller projects. So cool!

    http://shelf-stacker.com/2014/01/52-things-52-weeks/

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    1. Robin MJanuary 3, 2014 at 1:28 PM

      Awesome. Look forward to hearing about your reads.

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  38. PadmajhaJanuary 3, 2014 at 2:06 AM

    Hi Robin! i would like to join in! I am pretty excited! My post link is here
    http://meandmybookshelf.blogspot.in/2014/01/read-52-books-in-52-weeks-2014-reading.html
    And I have created a blog just to share my challenge reads and I have already made the list of books that I will be reading :)

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    1. Robin MJanuary 3, 2014 at 1:31 PM

      Awesome. Look forward to hearing about your reads.

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  39. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2014 at 5:24 AM

    I'm in!! I just wrote about this as a resolution for 2014, and was pleasantly surprised to find this challenge group when I googled it for fun! I'll link to the official sign-up post when I write it, but for now... http://perpetuallyperipatetic.wordpress.com/2014/01/01/happy-new-year-and-resolutions-2014/

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  40. buioJanuary 3, 2014 at 8:11 AM

    so i'm in !! and i'm already in late .-.

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    1. Robin MJanuary 3, 2014 at 1:34 PM

      Welcome and don't worry about being late. You aren't really. Have fun and Happy Reading!

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  41. Helyn19January 3, 2014 at 11:11 AM

    I'd love to join. Thank you :)

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  42. UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 2:39 PM

    How do you sign up?

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    1. Robin MJanuary 3, 2014 at 5:36 PM

      If you don't have a blog, you can link to google +. But since everyone isn't on google plus (i don't think), you can leave comments each week on the new post

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  43. UnknownJanuary 3, 2014 at 2:39 PM

    Hi I'm in.

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    1. Robin MJanuary 3, 2014 at 5:37 PM

      Yeah! I started a 52 books circle on google +. I haven't used it much but if enough folks are there, will try to connect over there.

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  44. carrtommyJanuary 3, 2014 at 5:08 PM

    Robin is there a specific # that can be used with this group / challenge? I was going with #52in52 but I guess #52booksin52weeks is more descriptive?

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    1. Robin MJanuary 3, 2014 at 5:34 PM

      twitter hashtag I've used is #52booksin52weeks

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  45. UnknownJanuary 4, 2014 at 5:44 PM

    Please can someone clarify what is classified as "children books "?
    At present I am reading Rick Riordan's latest Percy Jackson book which has almost 600 pages. I'm also aiming to read in the not too distant future the final book in Angie Sage's final book in the Septimus Heap series which has over 700 pages. Are these classified as children books for this project?

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    1. Robin MJanuary 4, 2014 at 5:49 PM

      I have it listed up top in the sticky post: *in reference to children books. If it is a child whose reading it and involved in the challenge, then that's okay. If an adult is doing read aloud with kids, the book should be geared for the 9 - 12 age group and above and over 100 pages. If adult reading for own enjoyment, then a good rule of thumb to go by "is there some complexity to the story or is it too simple?" If it's too simple, then doesn't count.

      I think you are pretty safe with Rick Riordan. I've been reading them too. Enjoy!

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    2. UnknownJanuary 5, 2014 at 2:31 PM

      Thanks. I would argue the same for the Angie Sage's Septimus Heap books which are good fun but make you think about how important is it where you are born and who you are when it comes to good v evil.

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    3. Robin MJanuary 5, 2014 at 4:05 PM

      Sorry, did I leave her out? I have started Magyk a couple times but haven't been able to get into it. It counts and I may have to give it another go. The 3rd time may be the charm.

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  46. Veggiemomof2January 5, 2014 at 1:43 PM

    I'm in!
    http://veggiemomof2.blogspot.com/2014/01/100-150-outdo-yourself-you-read-how-many.html

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  47. AmejoysJanuary 7, 2014 at 3:08 PM

    Hi Robin- I'm doing the challenge too :) I'm blogging about it here http://allbookedup2014.blogspot.com.au/ will be great to follow your journey, hope you read along with mine too :) If you get a chance let me know what you think of my review, any feedback is very welcome!
    My first book was 'The Husband's secret' by Liane Moriarty and the Second will be 'Room' by Emma Donoguhe.

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  48. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2014 at 9:16 PM

    I'm in! I'm a college senior who's been looking for an excuse to read more for pleasure...but I'm sure I'm gonna have to include some required reading in my list if that's allowed haha?!

    I've never blogged before, so it's gonna take me some time to make it look nice. Just finished "The Kite Runner" (I'd read it a long time ago). Thanks for setting this up, I'm excited!

    http://www.joshreadsabookaweek.blogspot.com/

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    1. Robin MJanuary 10, 2014 at 3:20 PM

      Doing great so far. Loved reading your review.

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  49. UnknownJanuary 10, 2014 at 2:55 PM

    Hope this works ... here is the link for a new blog I've started for this reading challenge. http://alythmum.wordpress.com/

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    1. Robin MJanuary 10, 2014 at 3:20 PM

      Great! Added it to the side bar blog roll and will drop by soon!

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    2. UnknownJanuary 11, 2014 at 7:40 AM

      Thanks. I am very new to this.

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  50. tobe.buffenbargerJanuary 10, 2014 at 3:50 PM

    I'm totally signing up again this year. Here's my sign-up post: http://msbuff.com/2014/01/10/2014-52-books-in-52-weeks-reading-challenge/

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  51. DaimokuTingJanuary 31, 2014 at 8:55 AM

    I want to join!!
    here is my link: http://tingyoga.blogspot.de/2014/01/52-books-in-52-weeks.html

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Thank you for your kind comments.