J. Kaye's Book Blog: The 2009 - 100+ Reading Challenge

The 2009 - 100+ Reading Challenge

The 100+ Reading Challenge will be hosted here this year. Here are the guidelines:

1) You can join anytime as long as you don’t start reading your books prior to 2009.

2) This challenge is for 2009 only. The last day to have all your books read is December 31, 2009.

3) You can join anytime between now and December 31, 2009.

5) When you sign up under Mr. Linky, list the direct link to your post where your 100+ books will be listed. If you list just your blog’s URL, it will be removed.

5) All books count: children’s, YA, adults, fiction, non-fiction, how-tos, etc.

6) If you have any questions, feel free to ask below or email me at jkayeoldner@yahoo.com. Comments usually get a quicker response.

***Update: You do not have to decided on your books ahead of time. You can add or subtract from your list during the year.

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Kara said...: Not going to make it this year - going to get close though.

Hoping to complete this in 2009.; November 9, 2008 5:10 PM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: I set mine at 200 in 2008. No, I won't be making it, but I'll be close. It will be the most I have ever read in a year. I won't be shooting for anything so high in 2009 though. If I can get 100, I'll be happy...lol!; November 9, 2008 5:14 PM
Dar said...: I'll be joining J. Kaye. I'll do my post tomorrow and come back and link it then.; November 9, 2008 7:38 PM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Participants: Again, read #5!

5) When you sign up under Mr. Linky, put the direct link to your post. It's the post where your 100+ books will be listed. If you list just your blog’s URL, it will be removed.

Take a look at Kara's. And follow her example.

I'll be doing my post tomorrow.; November 9, 2008 8:16 PM
Betty said...: Hi J. Kaye, I just found your blog and I'm loving the 100+ Reading Challenge so much I wished it was already 31st Dec 2008 today! LOL! Thanks for hosting this challenge, I've signed up already and linked to my post. =); November 10, 2008 12:10 AM
jmnlman said...: Do we have to declare the list of 100 books before hand? Or is it acceptable to have a placeholder post that gets updated as we go?; November 10, 2008 12:32 AM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Betty ~ Welcome! I really enjoy this challenge as it's a great way to keep track of the number of books I've read.

jmnlman ~ No, you don't have to decide ahead of time. If so, I wouldn't be able to join my own challenge. :) You can also remove a book if needed as well.; November 10, 2008 7:01 AM
bigSIS said...: I hope I linked that right! This is my first official challenge and I'm excited to see how much I DO actually read throughout a year. =); November 10, 2008 7:03 AM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: bigSIS ~ Welcome to the challenge! You are all set for 2009.; November 10, 2008 7:14 AM
Lezlie said...: I'm in again for this year. Yippee!!

Lezlie; November 10, 2008 7:16 AM
Ladytink_534 said...: So far I've read 112 books this year! I'd love to sign on for next year too.; November 10, 2008 8:03 AM
Betty said...: Thanks for the welcome, J. Kaye, I'm really glad to be here! Anyway, I think there's a double link to my post on Mister Linky, I'm Betty, and there's a Betty's Books link which also links to the same post.; November 10, 2008 8:20 AM
Ms Ulat Buku said...: Looking forward to the challenge J. Kaye. I'm linking my post now... Happy 2009 Reading y'all.; November 10, 2008 9:49 AM
Ms Ulat Buku said...: Ok... am having problems linking...be patient with me. :); November 10, 2008 11:04 AM
Stephanie Oelkers said...: I found your blog today! So excited for this reading challenge! Thanks!; November 10, 2008 12:14 PM
carolsnotebook said...: I'm on 99 right now for 2008, and I'm hoping 2009 will be as good a year.; November 10, 2008 12:35 PM
Jan Oelkers said...: Another Oelkers join's the fray. I can't wait to see everyone's list. More ideas of what to read. Good luck to all.; November 10, 2008 1:10 PM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Lezlie ~ I really like this challenge. It was the first one I ever hosted. :)

Ladytink_534 ~ Then 100 will be easy breezy next year! :)

Betty ~ My fault. I didn't see your name and added you. It's all fixed now. Sorry.

Ms Ulat Buku ~ You are all set!

Stephanie Oelkers ~ So glad you are joining us. Have fun!

carolsnotebook ~ Me too!!

Jan Oelkers ~ Welcome. :) I left a message for you on your blog on how to list your URL on Mr. Linky.; November 10, 2008 5:25 PM
Michele at Reader's Respite said...: I have no idea what to set my reading goal to. Guess I'll start with 100 and see how it goes.; November 10, 2008 5:30 PM
Michele at Reader's Respite said...: Dang, I'm messing it up already. So you'll see another Mr. Linky for me as I get it right this time.; November 10, 2008 5:31 PM
drey said...: I can't wait to give this a whirl - it will be interesting to see how many I've read, and what they are, at the end of '09. THANK YOU for hosting! =); November 10, 2008 5:41 PM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Dar! Somehow I missed you? Maybe we were posting at the same time. UGH! It's been one of those months...started three or so weeks ago...lol!; November 10, 2008 5:43 PM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Hey Drey! Nice to meet you. :); November 10, 2008 5:44 PM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Michele at Reader's Respite ~ I came in to assist, but you have it straight! Welcome aboard!; November 10, 2008 5:46 PM
Jessalina said...: I joined it today! I found the blog through goodreads.; November 10, 2008 7:36 PM
Tina Elder Riddle said...: Joining the challenge. I've never paid much attention to how many books I read...I just know that I read constantly and there are books all over my house. I never go anywhere without one!; November 10, 2008 7:52 PM
Veens said...: I don't think I can do this one - last time I did- I was putting too high a standard for me :D

I think I will do maybe 25 books - and then increase it by 10 :); November 10, 2008 7:58 PM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Jessalina ~ I am so glad you did!

Tina Elder Riddle ~ It's nice to meet you. :)

Veens ~ I joined a 50 book challenge two or three years ago. It was the first time I kept track of the books I read. I passed 50 the first year and 75 the next. 100 seemed the next logical step. I have been working for about five (ish) years trying improve my yearly count. I am trying to make 200 this year....don't know if I'll make it though.; November 10, 2008 8:03 PM
Mary Beth said...: Oh! I like this challenge - now I have an excuse to ask for lots of books for Christmas this year!!; November 10, 2008 8:41 PM
Kay said...: Now this is a challenge that will be fun to do. Great idea. Cannot wait to get started; November 10, 2008 10:11 PM
Jeska said...: I'm just going to top 100 for this year, so it will be good to make sure I keep up the trend!!; November 10, 2008 11:44 PM
Kerry said...: I found your challenge through Kara's blog.

I set myself a goal of 100 books each year, although in my heart of hearts I always hope for 120 to make an average of 10 a month.

So this is the perfect challenge for me. I've signed up and set up my list page and also joined the Yahoo Group.

I suspect I'll join your library challenge too, but committing to one challenge a day is enough for me at the moment. :); November 11, 2008 2:51 AM
Kathy said...: I signed up for this challange. Hopefully I did it the correct way. Let me know if I need to change anything. =); November 11, 2008 5:50 AM
Pabast said...: I will do this challenge again. One of the few that I actually do. I am not sure if I will reach 100 this year. I got off track during the summer. But I will try it again for 2009.

Lissa; November 11, 2008 7:50 AM
~Kylee in CT said...: I'll be keeping track of how many I read this year. I hope to join if you do it again next year.; November 11, 2008 8:17 AM
~Kylee in CT said...: by "next year" I meant 2010. =/; November 11, 2008 8:18 AM
Grilsgood said...: For 1007 I hread 184, so my goal for 2008 wsa 200, i am at 269 and will make 300 for this year, 100 is a 1/2 year or less. How can anyone who reads from the library, know what 100 books they will read?; November 11, 2008 10:10 AM
blacklin said...: Thank you for hosting this challenge. It will be interesting to see many books I actually read in a year.; November 11, 2008 10:38 AM
Nely said...: Thanks so much for the warm welcome J. Kaye. I am really excited about this challenge. Thanks for hosting it. Good day to you.; November 11, 2008 3:09 PM
Anonymous said...: Here's mine. I don't have a google account, sorry. :)

http://khager.vox.com/library/post/i-declare-bankruptcy.html

Kelly; November 11, 2008 9:24 PM
Alabama Book Worm said...: Note to self - read instructions completely before joining a challenge. I think I got it right on the third time. Duh!; November 11, 2008 10:45 PM
Beth F said...: Ok, I can't resist any longer. I'm in! Thanks for hosting.; November 12, 2008 6:19 AM
Leya said...: I'm having so much with the 2008 challenge, I just couldn't resist signing up for the 2009 version! :D

Thanks so much for hosting J. Kaye!; November 12, 2008 9:06 AM
MsValerie said...: I can't resist! My first reading challenge!

No website but have joined the yahoo group.; November 12, 2008 11:58 AM
The Holistic Knitter said...: I'm in ;0); November 12, 2008 1:40 PM
donnas said...: I just found this. I am excited about the challenge. I dont currently have a blog, thats another goal for 2009 but I did join the yahoo group.

Looking forward to it.; November 12, 2008 3:20 PM
shelburns said...: This will be my first reading challenge, so I hope it goes well. 100 seems like alot, but with all the books I keep winning and get sent to review, it seems doable (is that a word?). Good luck to everyone!; November 13, 2008 9:59 AM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Mary Beth ~ LOL! I used that one for the previous year. I don't think I can get away with it again.

Kay ~ So glad you like it! :)

Jeska ~ You might even do more. Each year, my numbers grew.

Kerry ~ I am so glad. I am a fan of Kara's blog too.

Kathy ~ You did! I'll be over in a minute to welcome you officially.

Pabast ~ Look forward to having you with us another year!

~Kylee in CT ~ I began blogging as a way to keep track. That was back when I was reading one book a week. I've grown. :)

Grilsgood ~ Way to go!

blacklin ~ I think you will surprise yourself. I had no idea I read so much until I started writing them down.

Nely ~ You are very welcome!

Kelly ~ You don't need one. I don't have a VOX account or I'd post a comment on your blog.

Alabama Book Worm ~ LOL! Last year, I didn't do this and I couldn't go and encourage others. This time, I added a new rule.

Beth F ~ YEAH! So glad you are joining in!!

MsValerie ~ Your first? Way to go! The Yahoo Groups can work too. You can even open a file and keep a list there.

The Holistic Knitter ~ Glad to have you!

donnas ~ Be sure to let us know when you start your own blog. I warn you though, it can be addictive.

shelburns ~ It does. When I started writing down all the books - audio, nonfiction, and fiction - I was surprised to see the numbers grow quickly. This is the first year I have written it all down, even the children's books.; November 13, 2008 10:32 AM
Roni said...: Desperately looking forward to this challenge. I started keeping tracks of what I read in 2004 and have tried to increase the number of books every year since then - but, I've only managed to get 50 in a year. We'll see if this is easier or harder with a new baby!; November 13, 2008 11:14 AM
Maggie said...: I'm so sorry, I double linked myself... :( The first one is just to my blog, the second to my post.

I'm very excited about the challenge though. It's something I have wanted to do for a long time!

Thank you for hosting!; November 14, 2008 2:46 PM
Jan in Edmonds said...: J. Kaye -- thanks for hosting this challenge again in 2009. I LOVE doing this particular challenge because it's so challenging! Blessings all!; November 14, 2008 10:42 PM
janetfaye said...: Thank you J. Kaye.

This is the first time I will be doing this and I am looking forward to it.; November 14, 2008 11:51 PM
Lisalit said...: Don't know if I'll make it, but I'll give it a try! This year I am only at 58.; November 15, 2008 6:58 PM
Whitney said...: I'm in! Thanks for hosting.; November 15, 2008 9:40 PM
~Kylee in CT said...: I've decide to join after all. =); November 16, 2008 6:05 AM
Literary Feline said...: J. Kaye, are graphic novels okay to count as well?

I'm still debating whether to join. I've only once read over 100 books since I've been keep track. I may hit 75 this year, but I'm not sure. Numbers aren't so important to me, but something like this might encourage me to try and read more.; November 16, 2008 11:24 AM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Sorry to be so late, again, with the welcome wagon!

Roni ~ It took me a few years to get up to a hundred. No worries if you don't make it. Either way, it's fun!

Maggie ~ No problem. Easily fixed.

Jan in Edmonds ~ Hey Jan! So glad you are joining in!!

janetfaye ~ Oh wow, I feel honored.

Lisalit ~ I didn't think I would my first year. I found out that I read more than what I'd originally thought. For the 100+, I list ALL books.

Whitney ~ So glad to have you!

~Kylee in CT ~ Yipppieee!

Literary Feline ~ Oh yes! ALL books are included, even ones for young readers, how-to's, coffee table books, and so on. :); November 17, 2008 1:11 PM
Jeanette said...: I think I will probably get about 100 books in this year so why not try again next year. I'll set my goal at 101 and see how it goes!
Thanks for hosting the challenge.; November 17, 2008 3:02 PM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Jeanette ~ You are so welcome! Glad you are joining in.; November 17, 2008 3:55 PM
chan said...: Yay! What a fun challenge! Count me in!; November 17, 2008 5:45 PM
My Two Blessings said...: J. Kaye. I sometimes don't follow directions very well. I'm in for the challenge. However, would you delete the first link I put down. It was wrong. The 2nd one I did right. :)

Looking forward to the fun.

Thanks

Robin of mytwoblessings; November 17, 2008 11:31 PM
Ivy said...: hi we entered our blog. there are 2 of us who owns the blog but there will be separate lists.; November 18, 2008 8:46 AM
Shawna said...: Delete the first "Shawna"--I don't read directions very well! I should hit 150 in 2009, but am setting my sights for next year on quality vs. quantity. Can't wait to follow along with every one!; November 18, 2008 9:48 AM
Amanda said...: I don't see a Mr. Linky in this post - am I misunderstanding the instructions? Where do I go to sign up?; November 18, 2008 7:18 PM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: chan ~ Welcome!

My Two Blessings ~ LOL! Yes, I have the same problem too.

Ivy ~ Feel free to put both of your names down.

Shawna ~ Already done! :)

Amanda ~ Mr. Linky is the box with "Name:" and "URL:"; November 18, 2008 7:22 PM
Amanda said...: Yes, sorry, I do know what the Mr. Linky is, but I don't have the box for the name and URL. I can't see it in Firefox or IE. The only boxes in this post that I can see are the Yahoo Groups link, and the You Decide vote box.

There are actually two challenge webpages that I'm having the same problem with, while the Mr. Linky shows up no problem on others. I guess I'll try back tomorrow.; November 18, 2008 8:14 PM
bookwormjoy said...: Ive signed up. Now to get that list ready!; November 18, 2008 9:38 PM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Oh wow, never heard of that happening before. Amanda, I can post it for you if you'd like. If you have a post where you are linking your books, just post that here and I can do it for you.; November 18, 2008 9:38 PM
Lori said...: Sorry to have not followed directions very well. I signed up again when I noticed my mistake.; November 18, 2008 10:29 PM
Amanda said...: J. Kaye, not an overnight rest nor a restart nor my husband's mac internet browsers make it so I can see that Linky. I'm having the same problem on a different blog, too. I'd appreciate it so much if you could sign me up. My post is http://agignac.blogspot.com/2008/11/2009-reading-challenges.html

Thank you and sorry for the trouble. Hopefully my computer will quit acting up soon.; November 19, 2008 8:00 AM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Amanda, I am so sorry about that. Well, I have you added, so no worries!; November 19, 2008 8:09 AM
Amanda said...: Thank you! And of course, now that you've added me, the Linky is back. Aagh!! Stupid computers! :) Glad to be on board for 2009, and thanks again for your help.; November 19, 2008 9:07 AM
S. Krishna said...: After much deliberation, I am in! I've set my goal for 250!; November 19, 2008 10:12 AM
Meghan said...: I can't see the Mr. Linky either. =( I still want to join though - here is the page where I'll be listing my books, and here is where I've posted about the challenge. If Mr. Linky shows up for me soon, I'll stick it there instead.; November 19, 2008 12:12 PM
betweenpages said...: For some crazy reason, I can't see Mr. Linky either. Bummer. Would you mind adding me to the challenge? My page where I'll be listing my progress is here and I blogged about the contest itself here!

Thanks a bunch!
-Jess; November 19, 2008 3:04 PM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: ****SCREAM*****

Mr. Linky is gone!; November 19, 2008 4:52 PM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Okay folks, it's not you. It's Mr. Linky. This is what they had posted:

"it's one of those days...

we're working on the outage

hope to be back very soon

very sorry for the inconvenience

and thank you for your patience!"

So it will be back in working order shortly. As soon as it does, I'll add your links. Just continue to leave them here in the comment section.; November 19, 2008 4:54 PM
Meagan said...: Unfortunately for me, I forgot to write down about half the books I read! But I'll still be making the 100 for sure! For 2009 I am shooting for 150-200 books and I will be sure to write them all down this time!!; November 20, 2008 2:42 PM
betweenpages said...: Mr. Linky decided to work with me today, J. Kaye, so I added my own link to the list. Thanks though!; November 20, 2008 2:54 PM
Susan L. said...: I'm not going to make 100 for 2008 but I'll go for it again in 2009. Thanks for hosting. Sign me Up.; November 20, 2008 7:53 PM
Shauna- Reading and Ruminations said...: Hi J. Kaye! I'm in. I'm on track to read 50 for 2008, but figured 2009 was the time to be ambitious and try to double the reading I do (plus, I'll be out of college, so I'll have more time!). I'm very excited for this.; November 21, 2008 12:55 AM
liliana said...: I am slightly confused since on your blog the guigelines for this challenge say that we cannot start reading until January, 2009 but when I click on the link to yahoo groups this is what it says about this challenge:

Up for a serious challenge? Then come join us! Our goal is to read 100 or more books in one year.

You can start any time. If you haven't been keeping track of the books you've read, start when you join.

Which one is it then: anytime or January, 2009?; November 21, 2008 6:17 AM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Lori ~ No worries. Neither can I.

S. Krishna ~ Yeah! With as many books as you read, I am sure you can do this.

Meghan ~ I went to add your name and links, but it's already there. Mr. Linky showed up for you finally? It was having technical issues there, but I think it's okay now.

Jess ~ It wasn't you, it was Mr. Linky. The site was down for a few hours there.

Susan L. ~ You are officially posted! I'll be by with my welcome post soon.

Shauna- Reading and Ruminations ~ That's EXACTLY how I started out...lol! I signed up for the 50 and was amazed at how many books I read.

liliana ~ There are two 100+ going on. One started in 2008 and one in 2009. The one in 2009 is just for 2009. I can't stop the other one yet since there are still members working on that challenge. I figure by 2010, we'll all be in the same year...lol!

I'll update the group so that it makes since.; November 21, 2008 7:16 AM
Holley T said...: I love reading challenges and am very excited to have found this one! I'm looking forward to it!; November 22, 2008 3:54 PM
Icedream said...: This is the first time in my life I am worried about whether I can finish 100 books! Fingers crossed.; November 22, 2008 6:56 PM
Grain de Beaute said...: Hi!

Sign me up please. Thanks

Grain de Beaute @ The Booklover's Den; November 23, 2008 1:51 AM
traveler one said...: I tried to read 100 in 2008 as a personal challenge but I'm not sure I'll reach it. However, I won't give up on doing it in 2009!; November 23, 2008 1:36 PM
lilly said...: I have posted the first 20 titles for my 2009 100+ Books challenge on my blog http://lilly-readingextravaganza.blogspot.com/

I can't wait, it will be fun.; November 24, 2008 11:42 AM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Holley T ~ Yes! It's addictive!

Icedream ~ Not that you aren't welcome, but why not join the 50 Reading Challenge?

Grain de Beaute ~ So glad to have you here!

traveler one ~ Don't give up! I am still shooting for my 200. I have some design books I am listing to help out!

lilly ~ WOW! That's fantastic. It's too early for me yet, but soon, very soon...lol!; November 24, 2008 6:11 PM
Meghan said...: No, I still can't see it, perhaps someone other than you or me added my post? How strange! I'm glad I'm on there though even if I can't see myself. =); November 25, 2008 9:31 AM
Zoealea said...: I signed up, I'm at 90 for this year, but I didn't "officially" sign-up for 2008. It was just a new-years resolution.; November 26, 2008 1:50 PM
Ms. Bookish said...: This will be my first time doing this challenge - it looks like fun.; November 26, 2008 3:56 PM
Debbie said...: I barely made 50 this year, but I'm aiming for 100 in 2009. Thanks for the challenge!; November 26, 2008 4:23 PM
Rio said...: I'm in. See you in 2009!; November 27, 2008 10:57 AM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Meghan ~ Wow...that is so strange. Now keep in mind that Mr. Linky has been having issues and then there was Steve removing it too...lol! Maybe you just happened to stop in at the missing times? I know it's a long shot.

Zoealea ~ Yeah! Glad you are getting official this year. :)

Ms. Bookish ~ I got hooked on this challenge a few years back. Of course when I started, it was the 50 Reading Challenge. I've worked up from there.

Debbie ~ I am cheering you on!

Rio ~ I'll be here!; November 27, 2008 11:11 AM
splummer said...: Hi J. Kaye,
Was browsing your blogs and ran across this challenge. As if I need another one, I have joined up with this one. I have got it posted and linked with Mr. Linky. Take Care!!

Sherrie; November 27, 2008 4:33 PM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: splummer ~ I don't need another one either...lol! But that has never stopped me. Book challenges are so much fun.; November 27, 2008 4:36 PM
Jenners said...: So sorry ... I screwed up the first time by not creating my post first...then I fixed it. Couldn't figure out how to delete the first link.; November 28, 2008 4:38 PM
Sharon said...: Hi J. Kaye, It' going to be close this year. I've just about got it! Looking forward to next year.

Sharon; November 28, 2008 7:38 PM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Jenners ~ No problem. I can fix it easy.

Sharon ~ Me too! I am going to try my best to make it!! :); November 28, 2008 7:49 PM
Cathy said...: I hope to read 100 in 2009. I have listed the link to where I will be listing the books I read. Let me know if I haven't done it right as this is my first time.; November 28, 2008 10:47 PM
Jenners said...: Just wanted you to know I linked to this challenge on my book blog

http://findyournextbookhere.blogspot.com/

I think this will be so fun and I love your blog!; November 29, 2008 6:17 AM
Tessa said...: I've joined up, hopefully correctly ... Great way to get through the books that I keep buying and adding to the mountain thinking, "one day I'll get to this one too ...".; November 29, 2008 6:39 AM
Kristen howe said...: If you've seen my Shelfari list, it's past 100. I'll do it again next year.; November 29, 2008 9:12 AM
Aunt J-ha said...: Wow! I am so impressed with this group of readers I had to join too. 100 is a big goal for me, maybe too ambitious as I have averaged about 1 and a half each week in the past, but I am excited to try!; November 29, 2008 2:19 PM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Cathy ~ I was just over to your blog with my welcome message! SO glad you're joining in. :)

Jenners ~ Welcome to the challenge!

Tessa ~ You need to post about this challenge on your blog. Then, link that post under Mr. Linky.

Kristen howe ~ You are an awesome reader!

Aunt J-ha ~ Love your blog! :) Also, glad you are joining in this challenge. It's gonna be fun.; November 30, 2008 10:51 AM
Dar said...: J.Kaye, I'm a loser. I linked my wrong post. I probably did it on all the ones I joined. Can you take my first link off and I'll get the correct one in there. Sorry and thank you.; November 30, 2008 10:59 AM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Dar! You are so NOT! Don't say that. Hurts my ears...okay, eyes. Sort of the same thing when we chat online...lol!; November 30, 2008 11:08 AM
Colleen said...: Doh! I put a link to my blog instead of the post with the titles. I should begin my reading challenge by reading the DIRECTIONS! Ugh.; December 1, 2008 7:43 AM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: LOL @ Colleen! Done the same thing myself! No worries. :) Welcome to the challenge!!; December 1, 2008 7:45 AM
melody320 said...: I can't wait to start the challenge. I am wondering though if reread books count!; December 1, 2008 4:51 PM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: melody320 ~ Glad you are excited...I am too. Yes, you can included re-reads. :); December 1, 2008 8:07 PM
N.Vasillis said...: I'm in!; December 1, 2008 9:22 PM
Diana Raabe said...: I'm going to consider this. The problem is not in reading that many books, but in committing to reading that many books!

It is a wonderful idea.; December 2, 2008 7:06 AM
lilly said...: I ahve added ten new titles to the list. Now I have 30 books waiting to be read. Yoohoo!
View them on my blog page:
http://lilly-readingextravaganza.blogspot.com/2008/11/100-books-reading-challenge-first-20.html; December 2, 2008 1:48 PM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: N.Vasillis ~ Yeah!

Diana Raabe ~ I feel the opposite. Can't seem to sign up for enough.

lilly ~ Hurray for you! I have no idea what books will be on the list until later int he year. Wish I was up on it like you!

Mr. Linky is working now. I'll add this info above.; December 2, 2008 5:48 PM
Barbara Boyer said...: My good friend, Colleen, introduced me to ya'll! So I am now going to be bold and make a ridiculous goal of 2009 books in 2009! Since I am a children's librarian, it will encourage me to read and blog about some great picture books...I guess I better start checking out a pile of books to be waiting for me for New Year's Eve after midnight! Any takers?????; December 3, 2008 12:55 AM
~Kylee in CT said...: @Barbara Boyer:
WOW, that's a lot of books. Even with including pictures books. I'm hopping over to your blog now. I have an almost 3 year old and need book recommendations. =); December 3, 2008 5:49 AM
Tessa said...: Here I go again, hoping I got the Mr Linky thing right this time ...; December 3, 2008 6:21 AM
Diana Raabe said...: J. Kaye: I can see that! I admire your tenacity and you might just get me hooked! At the very least, I will be watching your progress here throughout the year.; December 3, 2008 1:10 PM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Barbara Boyer ~ I just might be reading right along with you. They pop firecrackers here and no one except Steve and Nona can sleep through that mess. Besides, I am always scared someone will catch something on fire. I stay up, ready with the garden hose.

Tessa ~ Perfect! I have really enjoyed Twittering with you!

Diana Raabe ~ I promise to do better than I did this year. ;); December 3, 2008 3:29 PM
Melissa said...: I just made 100 books this year and am hoping to finish a few more in the coming weeks. Looking forward to this challege.; December 3, 2008 3:57 PM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Way to go, Melissa! Bet you'll do more in 2009. :); December 3, 2008 8:24 PM
Glenn said...: I'm in. My unofficial goal is 150.; December 4, 2008 8:19 PM
Marina said...: I'm hoping for 100, even though I have way more than that on my list!; December 5, 2008 12:20 AM
Serendipity said...: I'm definitely in.

I accidentally signed Mr Linky by linking to my actual blog rather than to the post itself. Sorry.; December 6, 2008 12:51 PM
miish said...: I'm game.; December 7, 2008 3:24 PM
Patty said...: Please delete the previous "Patty" on Mr. Linky...I changed the URL. Thanks!; December 7, 2008 3:41 PM
talesofabookaddict said...: I'm definitely looking forward tot his challenge, I may or may not hit 100 this year and it will be great to have something to keep me on track for next year since I'm hitting a little slump right now! Looking forward to starting in 2009!; December 7, 2008 8:03 PM
Kisha said...: I just joined and looking forward to it. After I passed my original goal this year of 50 books, I reached for 100, after passing 100, I set my goal for 200. I think I'm going to miss that by less than 10 =o( At least I know I should be able to do 100 in '09; December 7, 2008 8:27 PM
Kisha said...: Oops, I realized I made a mistake in my previous post, it should have been I'm going to fall just short of 150 books, not 200. Maybe it was wishful thinking? Or probably just the benadryl lol; December 8, 2008 8:54 AM
http://treadsoftly-marylou.blogspot.com/ said...: What a creative idea. If my friend, Tessa, of "Nuts and Muffin" fame, thinks it's a good idea, then so do I...She and I will have our own "challenge within a challenge" match since we are already colleagues in a "reading/writing/chatting/eating/drinking" group. I will post my choices after the holidays. With any luck someone will gift me with new books.; December 9, 2008 3:49 PM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Glenn ~ Welcome to this challenge!

Marina ~ Wow! You have yours listed already?

Serendipity ~ If you have the link to the post, I'll gladly add it.

miish ~ Yeah!

Patty ~ This might be a stupid sounding question, but hhich number is it?

talesofabookaddict ~ Totally agree!

Kisha ~ I wanted to make 200 in 2008 and didn't make it. I won't be trying for that many in 2009.

http://treadsoftly-marylou.blogspot.com/ ~ Glad you like it! And welcome!!; December 9, 2008 4:08 PM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Clementine Bojangles ~ I don't think you can remove it. I'll have to do that for you. Just sign back up when you have the page up. And welcome to the challenge! :); December 10, 2008 10:44 AM
michellekae said...: I am officially linked in and signed up! Bring the new year! Thanks for a great challenge!!! I am really excited about this one.; December 10, 2008 11:39 AM
Jane said...: Count me in. :)
I'm looking forward to a great year of reading. My post is up, but I need to start thinking about my books.; December 10, 2008 7:31 PM
Maree said...: I'm in for this ... because I've lost my mind :); December 10, 2008 9:32 PM
Tena said...: you can count me in on this challenge as well; December 10, 2008 11:34 PM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: michellekae ~ Yippee! And I'll be officially around soon to welcome you. ;)

Jane ~ I am excited too! This will be my year in book challenges.

Maree ~ No...lol! Not lost your mind. This is a fun and exciting challenge. Even if participants don't make 100, they read more than they normally would have.

Tena ~ Yah! So glad you are in. :); December 11, 2008 8:00 AM
Ethan said...: Seriously? Seriously. Now I have to sign up for this.; December 11, 2008 3:54 PM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Well Ethan, you come on then. ;) Love having you join in this fun madness.; December 11, 2008 7:23 PM
ProdElektra said...: Yeep! I'm in :D; December 12, 2008 1:20 AM
NOT Freddy Jones said...: I can't let Ethan get the better of me. I guess I'll have to sign up, too. =); December 12, 2008 3:04 AM
Shauna- Reading and Ruminations said...: J. Kaye,
I'm changing blogs, and I'm leaving Live Journal for WordPress. Can you change my link in Mr. Linky to point to the post at my new blog rather than the old one?
http://readingandruminations.wordpress.com/2008/12/07/2009-100-books-reading-challenge/

I'm number 68 on the list.

Thanks!
Shauna- Reading and Ruminations; December 12, 2008 3:20 AM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: ProdElektra ~ Welcome!

NOT Freddy Jones ~ No you can't. Glad you are joining!!

Shauna- Reading and Ruminations ~ How are you liking WP? Is it better than LiveJournal?; December 13, 2008 9:26 AM
athena said...: Whoo-hoo!

I'm going to see how far I can get... It can't be THAT hard, right? =) 27% of each book a day... Hm.

Good luck to all!
--
Athena K.L.; December 14, 2008 10:45 AM
Vanessa (whatvanessareads.wordpress.com) said...: Yay! I'm joining in this year. Thanks so much for the cool challenge.

:)

Vanessa
whatvanessareads.wordpress.com; December 14, 2008 5:21 PM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: athena ~ I'll be cheering you on!

Vanessa ~ You are very welcome! So glad you are joining. I do want to mention that the link you posted under Mr. Linky isn't working. If you post a working one, I'll update it for you.; December 14, 2008 8:40 PM
Preslaysa said...: Hi J. Kaye,

I am ready to read in 2009! I signed up for the challenge and made a post in my blog

http://preslaysa.blogspot.com/2008/12/100-reading-challenge-for-2009.html; December 14, 2008 9:01 PM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Hey Preslaysa! So glad you are joining in!; December 14, 2008 9:02 PM
Anna Joy said...: I'm going to try it! Let's hope it happens.; December 15, 2008 12:34 AM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Anna Joy ~ We'll be cheering you on!; December 15, 2008 8:54 PM
Pizza said...: I don't think I'll make it but I'll try and reach 50 books.

Please look at my blog and tell me what you all think:

http://www.pizzasbookdiscussion.blogspot.com/; December 16, 2008 6:10 PM
The Hen (Charity) said...: I think that I will be able to do this one.; December 16, 2008 7:05 PM
The Hen (Charity) said...: I signed u[ twice but the first time I had the wrong link.; December 16, 2008 7:20 PM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Pizza ~ I don't want to lose you from this challenge, but also want you to know there is a 50 Reading Challenge.

The Hen (Charity) ~ No problem. I deleted it. Welcome to the challenge! Love your blog. :); December 16, 2008 8:06 PM
pinkflipflops said...: Hey! I signed up twice, first one was wrong. whoops.. new to blogspot, but not new to reading!; December 16, 2008 9:55 PM
God's Rock Angel said...: I am working on my list - i think i might aim for about 150 - i'm started the year with like at least 3 Jane Austens so if it was a word count I'd be there! My link is correct but I need to edit the post!; December 17, 2008 3:50 AM
Karin said...: I'll give it whirl. Don't have much more to say than that but have been reading about two a week since August anyway so it should be interesting.; December 17, 2008 12:43 PM
Karin said...: I'll give it whirl. Don't have much more to say than that but have been reading about two a week since August anyway so it should be interesting.; December 17, 2008 12:43 PM
Nan said...: I'm excited to give this challenge a try. Thanks for hosting it!; December 17, 2008 6:14 PM
gaijinmama said...: I don't have much confidence in finishing 100 books but it sure is a great incentive to get budy oin that TBR pile!
Sorry, Number 157 is the wrong link. 158 is the correct link to my blog.

Thanks!!
Quenby/ hikaruthedragon; December 17, 2008 10:03 PM
Sharon said...: I made it for 2008! Just finished my
100th book today. I may get another one in but I doubt it with Christmas right around the corner!

Looking forward to 2009; December 18, 2008 7:51 PM
flmom said...: I'm looking forward to the reading challenge. It will be interesting to see how many books I'm able to complete.

-Kimberly; December 18, 2008 9:21 PM
~Kylee in CT said...: @Sharon: Congratulations!; December 19, 2008 6:01 AM
LizzieK8 said...: I'm in. I'll have a spot on my sidebar to keep current on my reading.; December 19, 2008 8:50 AM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: pinkflipflops ~ LOL. No worries. Glad to have you join!

God's Rock Angel ~ Great! I have a few to start my list off too.

Karin ~ Great!

Nan ~ You are so welcome. :)

gaijinmama ~ There was a time I felt the same way. This year, I almost made it to 200.

Sharon ~ WAY TO GO!!!! You rock.

flmom ~ Sounds wonderful. :)

LizzieK8 ~ Nice blog. :); December 19, 2008 9:06 AM
Nan said...: Hi again! I changed my URL because I'm joining another one of your challenges! I think I'm getting hooked. I originally was #156 and now I'm 164. Sorry for the change, but I thought I needed a better way to organize more than one challenge. :-); December 20, 2008 8:14 AM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: No problem, Nan, I deleted the first one.; December 20, 2008 10:31 AM
BookPsmith said...: Thank you J. Kaye for another great challenge. I am looking forward to this challenge to see if I can actually hit the 100, cut back on TV, and track my books read in 2009.; December 20, 2008 12:48 PM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: BookPsmith ~ Early in 2008, I removed my TV and DirectTV box. Took it completely out and gave it to the kids. I knew if I didn't, I wouldn't do it. I stopped watching TV completely. I've started back to watching movies, but only on the computer. It's really changed my life and the funny part is, I don't miss it.; December 20, 2008 2:26 PM
Becky said...: My link is here.; December 20, 2008 2:41 PM
BookPsmith said...: J. Kaye - Fortunately when we moved a few years ago we decided not to renew our cable, otherwise I think I would turn into Jimmy Jet the TV Set. I have often thought of chucking the thing. I hate the feeling that I get after watching too much that those are hours I can never get back. Can't get rid of it though (husband's sports) but will have to practice self-control if I want to meet these challenges. I know you are right - life can only improve without it.; December 20, 2008 2:47 PM
BecauseImTheMommy said...: I found you by mistake and would love to join the challenge. I have recently reawakened my love for reading and this challenge would really push me to keep it up in 2009. What if some of the books we read are rereads? It has been years since I read The Vampire Chronicles and never got into the last few, so I would like to read them all in order. Would that count?; December 21, 2008 7:01 PM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Becky ~ Welcome!!

BecauseImTheMommy ~ Yes, rereads count in this challenge. :); December 21, 2008 9:33 PM
BecauseImTheMommy said...: What have I gotten myself into? I'm in!; December 22, 2008 1:06 AM
Kathrin said...: I'm in! I made it this year despite the fact that I forgot writing down a few books I read and without a challenge, but I love challenges :); December 22, 2008 6:08 AM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: BecauseImTheMommy ~ LOL! So glad you'll be joining us in this fun madness!

Kathrin ~ I am so glad you said that. I really have to watch myself. I will jump to the next book and forget too.; December 22, 2008 9:56 AM
Lindsay said...: I just joined. I felt like I read a lot this year, but nowhere near 100. I'm liking the sound of this challenge. I will definitely help me expand my list.; December 22, 2008 3:03 PM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Lindsay ~ It's awesome that you are joining!; December 23, 2008 10:11 AM
Renee said...: Count me in! :D

Now I have an excuse to buy 40 pounds of books in the new year!; December 24, 2008 7:17 PM
Donna said...: Thanks for the Challenge. I have it posted and the first few books I plan to read up on my blog.; December 27, 2008 9:28 AM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Renee ~ LOLOL! I never thought about it that way. :) Welcome to the challenge.

Donna ~ Welcome! So glad you are joining in the fun. I'll be over in a minute!; December 27, 2008 9:30 AM
Brittanie said...: I have read over 250 books this year for the 100+ challenge. I look forward to 2009 and hope I can at least hit the 200 mark. :); December 27, 2008 10:23 AM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Brittanie ~ That is fantastic! I missed my 2008 mark of 200. Maybe in 2009.; December 27, 2008 10:25 AM
Clair said...: I guess I don't know if I will sign up, but I guess every year I make that goal if you count all the children's books that I read to my students, nieces and nephews, plus the 50 or more that are adult books I read for myself.; December 27, 2008 10:48 AM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Clair ~ Yes, ALL books are counted in this challenge.; December 27, 2008 10:50 AM
Linda Jacobs said...: Thanks for hosting this! What a great way to keep a list of what I read. I'm so mad at myself for not keeping track of the books I've read over the years. oh, well, better late than never!; December 28, 2008 1:51 PM
meg89 said...: Thanks for hosting this challenge! I don't know if I'll make it to 100, but I can be very competitive, so maybe this will be the motivation I need!; December 28, 2008 4:13 PM
meg89 said...: Do you count rereads? I read Pride and Prejudice about 3 years ago, but I know it's on the syllabus for a class I'm taking in the Spring, so I'll be reading it again.; December 28, 2008 5:57 PM
Sheri said...: Thanks for hosting! This will be fun. :o); December 28, 2008 7:35 PM
mominsanity said...: This is going to be the one that is the most fun for me! Thanks for hosting!; December 28, 2008 7:47 PM
Jules said...: This year I'm going to make it. Because I'm starting it at the beginning of the year, not 7 or 8 months into the year :); December 28, 2008 8:58 PM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Linda Jacobs ~ I understand. I didn't start until last year.

meg89 ~ Yes, rereads do count.

Sheri & mominsanity ~ You two are so very welcome!

Jules ~ That makes a huge difference. :); December 29, 2008 5:40 PM
Katie said...: Although I didn't participate in the 2008 Challenge, I am so happy to be able to report having read 103 Adult Novels so far! I have also read countless children's books but did not keep track of those. I'm looking forward to this challenge as well as the 2 others I have joined!; December 29, 2008 7:39 PM
Eyre32 said...: I love challenges!; December 29, 2008 7:42 PM
Amanda said...: Looking forward to reading a lot of books this year.; December 29, 2008 10:50 PM
Amanda said...: I made a mistake the first time, so here goes again.

Looking forward to reading a lot in 2009.; December 29, 2008 11:19 PM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Amanda ~ You are linking your blog to Mr. Linky. You'll first need to make a post about the challenge and then list that URL under Mr. Linky. Check out a few of the others as examples.; December 29, 2008 11:24 PM
J. Kaye Oldner said...: Katie ~ That is fantastic!

Eyre32 ~ Me too. :); December 29, 2008 11:25 PM

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