I love to read, I always have. But sometimes I find it hard to make the time to sit down and open a good book. I have the time – we all do – I just have to motivate myself to do it (i.e. put down my phone and read instead).
What am I motivated by? Challenges! I’m *slightly* competitive by nature, so if I throw out a reading challenge I will be super encouraged to finish it and YOU will all hold me accountable. Right?
I’ve listed 20 categories of books I’d like to challenge myself to read in 2019. The last couple of years I’ve been stuck on non-fiction, so I’m going out of my comfort zone in 2019.
What’s a Neko? 2019 Reading Challenge
⍅ A book recommended by a friend
⍅ A book written before I was born
⍅ A classic I’ve never read
⍅ A book by an author I’ve never heard of
⍅ A book chosen because of the cover
⍅ A book I’ve been planning to read
⍅ A book written by an author from Iowa
⍅ A memoir
⍅ A book I’ve read before
⍅ A family members favorite book
⍅ A book one of my children is reading
⍅ A book with a character who has my dream job
⍅ A book released in 2019
⍅ A historical fiction book
⍅ A book that was made into a movie
⍅ A book with a one-word title
⍅ A non-fiction best seller
⍅ A book I own but haven’t read
⍅ A book with 100 pages or less
⍅ A book with 400 pages or more
So, who’s with me? Who is going to take the first annual (maybe last annual depending on how this goes!) What’s a Neko? Reading Challenge with me?
Anyone? Anyone? Anyone!!
Respond to this post and let me know you’re in. Would love to have some company on this reading journey.
You can do it! I can do it! I have confidence in us!
Download the free printable below to keep track.
Happy reading my friends! Don’t forget to respond if you are taking the challenge!
Until Next Time,
Neko
I’m in! I need to get back to reading!!!
Awesome! I hear ya, I have so many books I want to read, I just need to make time to do it! And accountability 😉
Does “listening” to the book count? I am on the road a lot and find myself nodding off at night so I like to listen to the book while driving.
You bet! There are really no rules in this challenge, so make it your own!
I’m in!!
Awesome!!
I love this! I may or may not have challenged myself to read or listen to 52 books this year! And I work full time. #goodbyefamily 😂
Holy moly Tiffany! That’s so AWESOME! #youaremyhero
I’ll play. I’m pretty good at reading books, but always fail these challenges because I’m terrible at following the categories. Yours look fun….I’ll try!
I think if you read at least one book, it’s a win! Zero pressure with this challenge! Welcome!
This is awesome!!! I love to read, so this is a great challenge!!!
If anyone needs a “book recommended by a friend”, Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus by Nabeel Qureshi is one of my favorites. It’s the true story of a devout Muslim man coming to find Jesus!
Or, if anyone needs a book with over 400 pages, Heaven by Randy Alcorn is wonderful. Well, I’m like 80% sure it’s over 400 pages 😬😬😬
Awesome! Thank for the book recommendations!!
You know that I’m not the best book reader (because I really don’t “allow” myself to sit and relax during the day!). But, I’ve printed it off and I’m going to do my best!
Woo-hoo! You’ll do great!!