20/20/20 reading challenge for 2010

[elegantlion]

As an alternate for the book a week reading challenge I offer the 20/20/20 challenge. I've almost completed the 999 challenge and have no desire to stretch for 100 books in 2010. Instead I offer this:

1. Read 20 books (minimum 2 books each from 10 authors/categories)
- for instance I want to read 2 books by Bradbury, 2 books by CS Lewis, 2 books about King Arthur, etc.
2. Read 20 books (10 books minimum from 2 additional categories)
- This will allow us to dig deeper into two subjects. One of mine will be writing, the other probably books on classical education or civilizations.
3. Read 20 additional books in any category.
- These can be added onto any category or a separate category.

In total you will read 60 books in the 2010. I've been thinking about this and for me it addresses some issues I had with 999.
- you can be more focused with your categories
- I found a few focused interests last year and being able to dig deeper into a subject will allow me time to absorb the information.
- This will allow me to add or not add the books I end up prereading for ds. While I do read many they aren't necessarily for my own self-ed, kwim.

I was thinking we could change the 999 reading challenge to this if there was enough interest.

Please post if you have any questions or comments.

[SolaMichella]

This sounds much more doable to me than the 999 challenge. I think I might actually be able to keep up with this one!

[Happy]

Yes, this sounds more doable than the 999 or the read a book a week challenges. I like the idea of delving more deeply into an author or subject. Bradbury and writing will also be on my list in 2010.

So, yes, I like this one. Count me in. (Said with some anxiety.....)

[Jacquelyn in NC]

That sounds good to me, too. I like being able to split it into some shallow reading categories as well as doing some more in-depth study.

BTW, even though they are not part of this board, my parents have both been doing the reading challenges with us the last two years. It's fun to hear what they've been studying!

[Jenn in Mo]

It sounds good, but I am still a huge fan of the Book-a-week challenge. It was an uncomplicated goal for me to strive for. Some weeks, I didn't get to read any, other weeks, I fit in 2 or 3. For a gal who spent the last few years feeling like there just wasn't any time for me to read (my favorite pastime) I am so thankful this challenge was issued. I needed it.

[Luanne]

My daughter wants to do the 52 books in 52 weeks thing, but I think I will do this one instead.

[kpupg]

Originally Posted by elegantlion

1. Read 20 books (minimum 2 books each from 10 authors/categories)
- for instance I want to read 2 books by Bradbury, 2 books by CS Lewis, 2 books about King Arthur, etc.
2. Read 20 books (10 books minimum from 2 additional categories)
- This will allow us to dig deeper into two subjects. One of mine will be writing, the other probably books on classical education or civilizations.
3. Read 20 additional books in any category.
- These can be added onto any category or a separate category.

In total you will read 60 books in the 2010.

Originally Posted by jenn in mo

It sounds good, but I am still a huge fan of the Book-a-week challenge. It was an uncomplicated goal for me to strive for.

Hmmm both appealing ... I'm considering using the 20/20/20 guidelines, but backing out 8 books to make 52.

Thanks for the ideas
Karen

[Renai]

Interesting.
Do we choose our own categories? I didn't know about all those other challenges, so I don't know how you regularly do it.

[swimmermom3]

Count me in, Paula. My reading has been so all over the board that I would relish some focus right now. Thank you for taking the time to pull the idea together. Social group? Place for discussion? One frustration I experience currently is desiring to discuss what I am reading and no one to discuss it with. The cat now knows more about some topics than is good for him.

[Happy]

Originally Posted by swimmermom3

Count me in, Paula. My reading has been so all over the board that I would relish some focus right now. Thank you for taking the time to pull the idea together. Social group? Place for discussion? One frustration I experience currently is desiring to discuss what I am reading and no one to discuss it with. The cat now knows more about some topics than is good for him.

My plants know a lot, too.