You all know what a supporter of the library my family and I are. What better way to pay homage than by having a reading challenge in 2009? Since we are all different, there will be three sizes of challenges.
** The first is to read 12 books from your local library in 2009.
** The second is to read 25 books from your local library in 2009.
** The third is to read 50 books from your local library in 2009.
You decide which one of the three challenges is best for you.
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.
4) When you sign up under Mr. Linky, list the direct link to your post where your library books will be listed. If you list just your blog’s URL, it will be removed. If you don’t have a blog, leave the URL blank.
5) Our goal is to read 12, 25, or 50 books checkout from our local library in 2009. Please decide which when you sign up and don’t change it.
6) These can be audios, downloads, children’s, YA. As long as it’s a book, format and target age group does not matter.
7) Feel free to post a link to your reviews in the comment section below. That way, we can visit your blog and read your review.
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.
315 comments:
1 – 200 of 315 Newer› Newest»Wheee - I'm first in line! I love our local library and am always checking books out - this is a great idea J. Kaye and I am looking forward to completing this one!!!
Thanks for hosting. And thanks for stopping by. If you explain how a round robin for my Weekly Discoveries would work, I'd be happy to host it.
Kara ~ I do too and I'd never seen one supporting the library. I know there are others out there too.
Beth F. ~ Booking Through Thursday is a round robin. Friday Finds, Mailbox Mondays, and Waiting on Wednesdays are some others. Does that help?
Yep. I understand. I'll set it up as soon as I get Mr. Linky working (later this week). Thanks for the encouragement.
I'm committing to 12. My library is a 10 minute walk from here so it could be many more.
wow, i'm so joining!! i'll post soon.
http://thebookworm07.blogspot.com/
I'm in for the dozen books a year challenge.
I've seen how much work the 100+ books a year is and that's not for me!
Another I'll join. I'll be back tomorrow with my link.
This is such a great idea, it's going to be so much fun! I will be back with my link soon :)
Well, despite the fact that I'm supposed to be severely limiting my challenges, I can't resist this one! I'll be back soon with my link.
I'm in! Going for the fifty. . . :-)
Lezlie
Um, I'm always reviewing library books. Is one of the points of this challenge to link to different reviews and see what all's available in libraries? Is a challenge just to keep some people reading? Sorry if these are stupid questions; I've been trying to figure out the whole challenge thing.
Beth F ~ You are very welcome. I am excited!
~Kylee in CT ~ Yah! Glad you are joining!
naida ~ I haven't gotten my post yet either. I was so busy setting up the challenges, I didn't leave time for me to sign up.
Steve Oldner ~ Finally a challenge family can join in.
Dar ~ I was hoping I could get my post today...it might be tomorrow...lol!
Book Zombie (Joanne) ~ Yeah!
Debi ~ I am not limiting the number of challenges. If anything, I will be adding more. :) BUT - I will limit the number of books.
Lezlie ~ You are my hero!
Jeanne ~ No, this isn't anything officially tied into the library. This is a challenge to support your local library by checking out more books and reading them. Did I clear that up? If not, I'll try again. :)
A good majority of the books I read are from the library so I guess I'll do the third one.
i'm definitely in as well!:) i read a lot of books from the local library and this will be a good way to keep tab of the books i borrow from the library..shall post about it soon and get back to ya!:)
What a great idea, J.Kaye. I'm a library trustee and spend a lot of time raising awareness of the importance of libraries to all of us. It's more important now than ever, when budgets are being cut left and right. Philadelphia just announced closure of eleven branches and Trenton, NJ, four! I'll sign up for the challenge soon (gotta fix a blog to handle it), so save room for me.
this one sounds like find - I guess this means I need to get my libary card out of the moth balls.
I'm going to try for 25. I'll read significantly more books than that, and I have to find the library in my new town. Guess this'll be some incentive.
Ladytink_534 ~ I'd say I am running about half. But my kids and husband are where you are. I think Jimmy & Nona could do a 100.
Ramya ~ Sounds great!
Dave Donelson ~ I didn't know that. How neat. So glad you stopped by. I need to chat with you...promise to get with you this week.
SueFitz ~ That's right! Get it out and shine it up. The fun time is almost here.
Lana B ~ Yes it is! I am going for 25 too.
What a fantastic idea...I'm in!!
This looks like fun! I'm in for 25.
I am going for 50. The vast majority of the books I read are from the library . . . signing up for this challenge actually feels a little bit like cheating . . . but I'm okay with that. It's a good one!!
I HAVE TO FIRST FIND A LIBRARY lol!
yep - i have not found a library yet ...how SICK of me i KNOW!
but this is the motivation -that will make me find one :)
Hey! Now THIS is a challenge I can handle! :) I'll be going for the 25 book amount and will be back soon with my link! Great idea.
I'm very supportive of our local library. I'm so grateful for access to all of the free books, and even with the occasional fines, it is still a bargain!
I'll go for level 2 r 3. I am on the Board of of Library - it rocks! Where would the world be without libraries!
I want to play too.
As someone with a very bad habit of buying books (I like to be able to read them whenever I'm ready rather than being limited to borrowing times), a commitment to use the library more is a great idea.
I joined this one too!
Oh - I love this one. I use my libraries all the time. I work in one county and live in another so I've got access to two wonderful library systems. I'll probably end up signing up for the 25, but will ponder that a bit before I officially join. Thanks for not making us decide on the books ahead of time.
I'd like to keep my list on a sidebar on my blog - on the post I link when I join, is it OK if I just make a note that the list will be updated on my sidebar throughout the year? I don't want to have to go back and re-edit an old post all the time.
This is a fantastic idea! Thanks for hosting.
Great idea ;0)
Jill ~ Your link didn't work.
Anastasia ~ That's how many I am taking on too. :)
Jeska ~ You rock! Wish I was brave enough...lol!
Veens ~ This is a good excuse then. :)
Suey ~ I agree. My family and I go at least once a week.
jenclair ~ Louisiana libraries area awesome, aren't they?
zquilts ~ You need to link to the post where you will be listing your or at the very least what SuziQoregon is doing. You know, show some sign of joining on your blog. ;) And please include a link back to where others can sign up.
Kerry ~ I went hog wild this year with buying books. I need this challenge too.
Jessalina ~ Wonderful!
SuziQoregon ~ Just include a link back where others can find the challenge as well.
Whitney ~ You are very welcome.
The Holistic Knitter ~ Glad you like it! :)
Perfect - I always link back to the Challenge info post in my sidebar widgets. Thanks. I'll get my official 'joining the challenge post' up sometime before the end of the year. I need to wrap up a few 2008 challenges before posting about 2009's.
I'm definitely in for this one! No blog, but I'll keep track on the 100+ Books site with that challenge.
I'm passionate about libraries...they've been my happy places since I was in first grade.
I'm going to commit to 50 books...it will help me with my resolution to borrow (rather than buy) every book I can find at the library.
Thanks, I will choose the 25 books option.
I'm in for this one. I too am passionate about libraries. They have enriched my life. I will be back to join within the next few weeks. Thanks for setting up a great and worthwhile challenge.
I'm in for this one. I too am passionate about libraries. They have enriched my life. I will be back to join within the next few weeks. Thanks for setting up a great and worthwhile challenge.
Yay! I love my library, but I've been in school for the last couple years and haven't had as much time to devote to reading for entertainment as I would like. This is a perfect challenge for me and I am very excited!!!
This sounds fun. I choose the 50 book read. I work there and books always follow me home. This is mostly where I read books from anyway. Thanks
I'm in for the 25 in 2009! This sounds like a lot of fun. Thanks for hosting it and getting us going.
MsValerie ~ No blog needed. Steve, my hubby, is in on this one too and he doesn't have one. ;) And he said he's not gonna either...lol!
Rachelle ~ You are welcome. I thought the different amount would help.
margot ~ Me too!
Kimmie Baby ~ I don't know what I'd have done without ours. Scary thought!
Jenny ~ You go! I think I could do 50, but I am limiting myself in 2009 to the numbers listed. The reason is I'd like to sign up for more challenges this coming year.
trav ~ Yah! I have 25 down too.
I haven't committed to a number for this challenge but I am in for it. I probably can do 50! But we'll see.
Nice idea. I always borrow books so I'm aiming for 25 next year but it could be 50!
I am in for 12.
I'm on board for 25. I'm so excited to see so many fellow library fans. All the books I read are from the library, except rare cases when I borrow from others or receive gifts.
Hi!
I would love to do this challenge. I have posted my intentions to read for this challenge. You can see it here:
JUST BOOKS: SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY CHALLENGE
Take Care!!
Sherrie
What a great challenge idea. I am excited about this challenge. My goal is 25. I believe that I can achieve this goal.
I'm trying for 25. I volunteer at my local library so I'm usually all over the stacks. :)
The perfect challenge for me - count me in for 25 please.
I'm changing my goal for this challenge to 25. I was looking over my wish list and the library's online catalog, OverDrive, and NetLibrary, and I feel confident I can to 25.
I'm trying not to buy books, so this will be very good for my finances, but maybe not so good for my soul - I can see far too much crime fiction being read in 2009!
Folks, I am working the list slowly here. I'll make my way to each one. Promise.
Beth F ~ Yes, that's how I feel. I use the audio downloads, plus the CDs, so I should be able to do 25.
GeraniumCat ~ Me too! I am really going to tighten things up in 2009.
Sherrie ~ I have your direct link added. Also, you have the MOST BEAUTIFUL blog!
Janet ~ Don't feel pressured into it yet. I still think I might change my number on one of the other challenges...lol!
BooksPlease ~ Same here. I'm going for 25, but I might do more.
Elizabeth Swift ~ YES! The more the merrier!
nomadreader ~ I agree. I didn't know there would be such an awesome turnout.
Pabast ~ So glad you are joining me in this adventure! I love your blog and reviews. Keep them coming!
Crickel01 ~ I admire you. I don't have the patience to volunteer...lol!
Cath ~ I am so glad! Love having you join in the fun.
I think this is the perfect challenge for me because it really won't be much of a challenge at all! :-)
LOL @ Jeanette! I think a few of us feel the same way!
I just stumbled upon your book blog and am so excited to see so many fun challenges for the new year! Count me in! I am going to commit to 25, even though I am sure I will read more than that... I am a library addict!:)
ok yeah, i'm in for the 50. I've read over 70 from the library this year so should not be too bad.
I am definitely joining in on this challenge! :) I'm going to go for 25.
I'm only signing up for 12, but I should be able to exceed that. This is my first online book challenge. I'm stoked!
chan ~ Hey Chan! Nice to meet you and so glad you are joining in!!
Melanie ~ Go! We are cheering you on!
Phantom Inkheart ~ That's fantastic. The more the better.
meghan...or is it? ~ It is so much fun. :) I just started challenges earlier this year. Now look at me...lol!
Hi Everyone, I've signed up to read 25 books from my local library in 2009.
Now this is a challenge I am not worried about meeting. I signed up for 25. I may not manage to read over 100 book next year and I may not read many of my own books but reading library books is my thing :D.
My post about this challenge will appear on my blog tomorrow Sunday 11/23/08. I love this concept. I can't imagine that I cannot make 50 !
Thanks for the challenge.
I shall be going for the 50. I shall list them on
http://bookeverysixdays.blogspot.com/2008/11/another-challenge.html
My reviews will appear on
http://bookeverysixdays.blogspot.com/
Count me in! I am only pledging 25 books because I want to read more of my own next year, but it will probably be more. My list will probably change a bit and won't be ready for awhile though so I will be back!
Thanks for putting another great challenge on!
What fun! I'm pledging to read 50 books, which should result in a decent amount of late fees that will support the library (no, I'm NOT one of those people that holds onto books forever, but I do occasionally forget to return a book for a week or so). Thanks for the challenge!
Molly (Restless Reader) ~ Hey! Glad to have you join!
Icedream ~ I thought about you when I was posting it too...lol!
zquilts ~ I think I will hit 50 too, but I am listing 25 just in case.
Scriptor Senex ~ At the very end of the year, I'll set up another Mr. Linky for you to link your reviews. That way, I can stop by and read all the books everyone is reading!
Kristie ~ Same here, but I'm 100% I can do 25. Maybe in 2010, I'll commit to more.
Leah/ Texas/ United States ~ Hey! So nice to meet you!
Let me just start out small and do 12 even though I'm sure to do more. Better for me! Thanks so much J. Kaye for hosting a fun challenge.
I'm committing to 25. Hopefully, I can do it!
I would like to enter this challenge. I am going for 25 books. My blog is Bella is reading.
P.S. Although I get most of my books from the library, I signed up for a read your own books challenge and am trying to read all the books I own and have never read.
That is why I am only going for 25 library books.
Jan in Edmonds ~ You can up the numbers later if needed.
Debbie ~ Sure you can!
Bella Foxx ~ I signed up for that one too!
I read over 235 books this year so it will be interesting to see how I do next year.
If we do not have a blog where can we list the books we read from the library?
Nan, you can list them here in the comments section or on the Yahoo Groups.
Of course all of my books I've read this year are ones I brought or borrowed from the library. It's a no-brainer for next year, except for ones I brought elsewhere.
This will be fun, I love my local library and always have a full bookbag going, filled with library books to read and/or return. Thanks for hosting and organizing the challenge.
Kristen howe ~ Sadly, my screaming pocket book can't say the same.
JulieZS ~ Oh, I do too. Ours is awesome.
J.Kaye, sorry did it here too. Please take my name of that first time and I'm adding the correct one at the end. Thank you.
Dar ~ Done! :)
I get most of my books from the library anyways so I might as well sign up for this challenge also. I am committing to 25 books.
J. Kaye, I spend a lot of time in my local library, so I'm definitely in! Thanks for hosting!
Robin
(A Fondness For Reading)
Monique & Robin ~ Me too! I am a huge supporter. Nice to be with others who are too.
I am already a faithful visitor to the library. Please count me in to this challenge, I plan on reading 50.
Thanks.
Great idea! I'm going for 50.
I'm in! I will definitely read 12 to go along with the Young Adult Book Challenge, but I hope to read more than that!
I love the library...Its the only thing that saves my bank account from the evils of the book store...count me in!
Challenge results will be posted in my sidebar.
J. Kaye -- Thanks for the comment that it's ok to up (the number) as needed. I read so heavily from the library that I know I can probably do the max. so like I said I'll just ease into this. Thanks so much for hosting!
J. Kaye-
My link that I provided is not the correct one. My post can be found here:
http://shonchallenges.blogspot.com/2008/12/library-challenge-2009.html
Sorry about that!
I'm doing 50!!! Or at least, I hope I am. LOL
love... Love.... LOVE this idea! I am so game! I signed Mr Linky and I look forward to the New Year to start this fantastic challenge.
MissDaisyAnne ~ Are you going to be posting your books in the right sidebar?
Glenn ~ Glad you are joining us in another book challenge!
StarSpry ~ I am doing that too. Welcome!
Irish ~ Super! (And thanks for the sidebar reminder!)
Shon ~ No worries. It's corrected!
Kisha ~ I am too. I'm setting it for 25, but aiming for 50.
Tena ~ LOL! I was just at your blog! I adore it!
I'm in! Gotta love the library. :)
I'm aiming for 25 books.
I am a great supporter and user of the library...as a elementary librarian I guess it is only natural! I am taking on the 25 book challenge. I'll probably read more than that but I have a HUGE stack of books that I already own waiting to be read also!
I definitely will commit to 50 but I can't post the link until I write up a post about it. I'll get there.
Maree ~ Me too, but I am aiming for 50. ;)
Janice ~ I love hearing stories like that. I don't know what we'd do without our library.
Sandra ~ Take your time. There is no cut off date to sign up.
I plan to read 25 books from my library. I hope that if I let them know about this, perhaps they will advertise it a little and get more support from the community. Thanks for doing this.
Wow Sommer, that would be neat! Keep me posted on your progress.
I am in on this one too - am slowly getting my act together :) Am committing to 12.
Hi J.Kaye - I broke down and am signing up for this too. =) Put me down for 25. I'm pretty sure I'll read more than that, but just in case I lose my library card or something... =D Thanks for hosting!
I am committing to 50 - I should be able to reach this on my own - but I read about 4-5 books to my son a week, so may fall back on his if I am in a pinch!
Kristi
sally906 ~ I don't even have titles down yet. So my act isn't exactly that together. I think I have my first book though...lol!
drey ~ Honestly, I think I can do 50, but I don't want to overextend since I have signed up for so blasted many challenges. I'll keep a count and will add any of the ones I went over.
Kristi ~ Definitely! Young Readers count!!
I love this challenge idea. I get most of my books from the library now, so this should be an easy one. I'm planning on 25, but will most likely be closer to 50.
I screwed up and put the wrong link on Mr. Linky though. :-( Oops!
Nevermind. :-) I figured out how to delete the incorrect one and now have the correct link in place. I'm good to go!
Count me in. I love the library, and spend many hours there finding books anyway. =D
I used to be a regular at my library until I got ALS/Lou Gehrig's Disease. Now my mom gets the books for me. When I get a transport chair that fits me, I will be going back. I have a few librarians and cirulation desk people I like to talk to, and I miss doing that. Judy/intergalactic bookworm
I forgot to add that I will be doing the 50 books. Judy
CCDPiper ~ Welcome! And glad you have Mr. Linky straighten out. :)
Lissa ~ I don't get to spend as much time there, but I do check out a lot. :)
Intergalactic Bookworm ~ Glad you have 50 listed! I'd like to make that amount, but chicken out.
I'll have a place on my sidebar to keep track of my challenges!
LizzieK8 ~ Love your blog!!
I'm so excited! This is my first ever challenge, I heard about it from Kristi at Books and Needlepoint.
I'm excited to have this challenge. I use the library frequently anyway, but not for audio books. This will be new for me and a way to read and knit at the same time.
Barb aka GramZ
I am not sure if this has been asked yet but it is okay to cross this challenge and others, as in the same book can be used for all, I have joined three challenges and I do not want to over exert myself lol...
I'm excited about joining this challenge. I love supporting my local library. I'm always taking out books and I do Therapy Dog visits at the library with my chocolate lab. Nothing is better than good books and lab!
Cheryl ~ Hey! I know you from Book Blogs! :) I have been meaning to put your blogs (movie and book) in my RSS reader so that I can keep up with you. :)
Barbara ~ Really? I purchased a MP3 just for the library's audio downloads. I also check out CDs too.
Melody ~ Definitely! Crossovers are encouraged. :)
Nan ~ So glad you are joining. I feel the same way.
BookPsmith ~ I totally agree. I see signs of it now. They are cutting the staff's hours already.
I love my library so I feel a little guilty over how easy this challenge will be. But seeing as our state will be having severe budget cuts, our libraries need all the support they can get.
I am committing to read 12 books in 2009. Thanks for hosting.
J. Kaye, please count me in on this one as well! As others have said, it should be easy! I get a lot of my reading material from our little local library!
Sharon
Our family loves the library, so this should be a great challenge for us!
I'm luck to have a great public library, so I'm thrilled to be joining. I'm going with option 2, 25 books.
Sharon ~ Me too. In fact, I came home yesterday with a nice load!
Pam ~ Great! My hubby is getting in on this one as well.
Laurie ~ That's exactly how I feel.
I think I'll join this one as well
miish ~ Love having ya!
I'm a librarian. How can I NOT sign up?
Deb, you are a librarian? You have a dream job!
I'm going for 50 j. kaye.
I'm only going for 12 since I'm now in 5 challenges and my personal goal is to not duplicate any titles within the challenges.
I can thank my local library for all the Audio Books I listen to. Without them I would be lost. What a great challenge!!
Just signed up for the challenge, great idea! I'm always reading from my library!
I'd love to sign up :) I'm doing option 1 and I posted about it here. Thanks for hosting!
Readingrat ~ Way to go! I'll be cheering you on. :)
Stepfordmomto2 ~ Love your personal goal! :)
Corwink ~ Ours too. We are really blessed.
Deborah ~ Thank you! So glad to have you. :)
Nymeth ~ Welcome to the challenge! Did you want to add your name to Mr. Linky?
I get 50 children's books a month from the library and read many of them to my students. Nearly all of the books I read each year are also from the library.
Clair ~ I love meeting another supporter of the library! :)
This is my first book challenge. I am going to try to meet the 50 book challenge.
Thank you for hosting.
I'll sign up for the 12 from the Library -- I have lots of books on my home bookshelves that need reading, too ;o)
This will be good, though! I'm looking forward to having another excuse to go to my local library more often!
This is going to be a great challenge! I'm a about to become a librarian tech! and what better then a challenge to go and play in one of my many library's at my disposal (99 branches..... oh the options!) Great challenge!
I'm looking forward to this challenge as I've just begun using the public libraries around here anyway. Cheers!
If we are uncluding audios and kids books I'll go for 50!
amy ~ Yeah Amy!
Dorraine ~ Welcome and I know what you mean. :) Love an excuse to go to the library.
Jules ~ Congratulations! My middle son wants to start working at one of our local branches next year.
DreamQueen ~ That is fantastic! Welcome to this challenge!
sunlightbub ~ Oh yes, both of those are included. I love our library's audio book selection.
I <3 the library!
I heart my library. Thank you for hosting this challenge. I look forward to adding books to my TBR list and discovering some new blogs.
regularrumination & Jenny Girl ~ I heart the library as well. I don't know what I'd do without ours.
I'm definitely up for the last challenge. Most of my books, if not all of them now. I love my library!
yarnoverhook ~ Wonderful! Love having you!
I'm enlisting, wish me luck!
My goal is to read 12 library books. This may be a challenge in that I'm moving to a town with a new library that has relatively few books.
My list of 50 books is now posted and linked. Thank you.
I am looking forward to the challenge. I am going to read 12 books and listen to 12 books.
I love my local library, glad to join a challenge that shows my support. My goal is to borrow 25 books.
meg89, Jessica, Sandra, Cindi, and Keesh ~ I am thrilled to see you all joining this challenge. I don't know where I'd be without our library!
i signed up on Dec 30th...for 50 library books...am starting right now, Thanks!! Karla
I like this reading challenge -- always love to support the local library...it's one of my favourite places to visit and hang out.
So count me in...I'm going for the goal of 25 library books in 2009.
Enjoy, everyone!
PS. How do I link to Mr. Linky?
Put me down for the 12 book challenge. That sounds like a great goal. I also run a challenge every January called National Just Read More Novels Month. This sounds like a great two-fer challenge.
Great challenge - I'm in for 50!
I'll try for 50!
Karla, yellojkt, FleurFisher, debnance ~ Welcome to the challenge! It's going to be a fun year.
Brenda Leyland ~ Since you are posting your list in your left sidebar, you did fine. The button and the list below it is great!
Hi everyone! I think I'm up to this one as the library is my favorite place to be!
Thank you so much for such a creative challenge. I'm looking forward to all the reviews.
I've committed to 50 books for this challenge! Haven't picked them ahead of time, though.
I love this challenge idea! thanks
Thanks for the inspiration :D I'm going for the whole 50!
Folks: When you sign up under Mr. Linky, list the direct link to your post where your library books will be listed. This is important!
mannequin, Eva, Juliann in WA, Mary ~ Welcome to the challenge!
I'm new at these challenges, but I decided to start with this one. I'm going to try for 12 books this year!
Michelle B ~ So glad you are joining in!
Hello all! I think I'm going to go for 50 books!
Thank you for doing this!
Could you remove number 11? I changed where my list is. I just added the new link but need the old link deleted. Thanks.
I'm going for 50 books!
Wow, my first ever reading challenge! I'm excited about this one, although I have a stack of books that I have been sent for review to read before I get back to the library.
Thanks for hosting this one :-)
Angela (Library Girl Reads)
Hi, I'm going to visit every library in my city (all 53 of them) as part of my Mission 101 so I'd definitely consider myself as supporting and celebrating them!
I visit my local library about 45 times a year (no, I'm not exaggerating) so I'm sure I can manage 50 books. Fun!
-Laura
I'm going for the 25-book one.
Again, thanks for all your work organizing these challenges!
Callista ~ 11 is removed! Thanks for letting me know.
heather in t-town, Rasberryswrlgirl, Angela, irreverentmama, Linda Jacobs ~ Welcome to this challenge! :)
J.Kaye, hello and thanks for hosting this. After trying to fight it off for a few weeks, I finally caved in and signed up...for the gluttonous 50! Looking forward to everybody's reviews.
Richard ~ Welcome! I was just at your blog. Wonderful site! :)
Decided that I might as well do this one, too. :) I'll go for 25.
Jane ~ After I posted on your blog, I realized this wasn't your first challenge to sign up for. Sorry for the repeated message, but I did want to welcome you. Glad to have you join in the fun!
I am signed up for 25. This is only my 2nd "official" challenge that I have signed up for. I am excited.
Lulu ~ Welcome!
I'm signed up for 50 books from the library. I'm in grad school so there's not much room in the budget for buying books. The library is my friend.
I signed up & managed to link to the wrong blog post. It should have been.
http://endlesstbrlist.blogspot.com/2009/01/2009-support-your-local-library.html
Lori ~ I have it corrected! Thanks and welcome to the challenge!!
I'd love to join! I'm going with 12 because library trips are hard for me!
OK, I'm excited.....I guess I will put my squee in here now! :) I will make a trip to my library (which they are already tired of seeing me!) and get some things renewed and check out a book!
Tami
Seeing as I work at a public library, this should be easy! I get all of my books from the library - I'm sure I'll still buy a few, though! I'm committing to 50.
Yay! This is a great challenge!
So, I goofed and put the link to my homepage instead of the page where the books are listed. (and, yes, looking back I do realize that the instructions were really clear and in bold!) Should I just sign up again with the correct link? Sigh. Thanks!
I am going for the 50 book challenge. This year we rediscovered our local library and visit weekly. I keep track of my reads on goodreads.com and have created a shelf for this list.
http://www.goodreads.com/review/list/201110?shelf=2009-library-challenge
Mary ~ I added the correct link! Welcome to the challenge! :)
Mary Ann ~ Is this the same Mary I am responding to above? I am not a member of Good Reads and won't be able to view your list. If you don't have a blog, I suggest you join the Yahoo Groups and post your progress there.
Thanks so much for fixing the link. Mary (me) and Mary Ann are different people.
While I am trying to read more of the books on my own shelves this year, I think that this is a great idea for a challenge. My queue at the library is nearly always maxed out and this gives me much encouragement to keep it that way. The more books we each request helps our own library branch too. A win-win partnership. Kathleen D
Mary ~ Awesome! I thought Mary Ann was a different person, but didn't want to assume. ;)
Kathleen ~ I know what you mean about being maxed out. I've had to use the kids' cards just for that reason...lol!
You would think with all the books that I go through, I would be able to read simple directions. Could you remove my link from Mr. Linky, I didn't direct it to the challenge post on my site
Hello everyone I will do the 25 challenge. I am a freguent visitor to my public library.
HI!
I would like to sign up please? I borrow the majority of my books from the library, so I will be brave and aim for 50 books :) The direct link to my post is:
http://orannia.blogspot.com/2009/01/2009-support-your-local-library.html
Thank you so much!
This is my third challenge to sign up for this year, and this may be the easiest one of all! I love my local libraries (I'm blessed to have 2 different ones to choose from ).
Christy
I had unofficially signed up before December before I joined the blogging universe. Now I am officially signing up now that I have a blog.
Monique ~ Looks like the link is good now. :) I think the excitement of joining the challenge blinds us from being able to read instructions...lol!
Koula ~ Great! Glad you are joining in.
orannia ~ Have you added! I'll be over to your blog with an official welcome shorty.
Christy Janes ~ I agree. I love our library!
Caspette ~ Great! I'll be over to visit soon. :)
I thought I'd signed up previously when I commented on 11/19, but I guess the link didn't work!!
I've been planning to take part in this since before 2009 started but just got my post up with my first two books.
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