I know I have said a few times that I really wanted to join a backlist challenge in 2018 so when I saw this I jumped at the chance!
I JOINED NOVELKNIGHT 2018 BEAT THE BACKLIST CHALLENGE!
And it’s the first time I have joined a challenge!
You can read about it (and join) here! #BeatTheBacklist!
What is Beat the Backlist?
In short, this is a reading challenge where your goal is to read backlist books (published prior to the current year). For 2018, it means reading any book that was published in 2017 or earlier. You have the entire year to read as many books as you can/want. YOU set your own reading goal.
My challenge
I have 39 books I want to read for my challenge. I thought that was quite a realistic number to aim for (and means my TBR will be hardly nothing!) and as it’s only 3 and a bit books a month, I still have the time to read all those lovely new releases!
This is my list:
The Throne of Glass series by Sarah J Maas (6 books)
Three Dark Crowns/One Dark Throne by Kendare Blake (2 books)
This Savage Song/Our Dark Duet by Victoria Schwab (2 books)
Fireblood/Frostblood by Elly Blake (2 books)
Stalking Jack the Ripper/Hunting Prince Dracula by Kerri Maniscalco (2 books)
Nevernight/Godsgrave by Jay Kristoff (2 books)
The Vampire Diaries by Richelle Mead (6 books)
Blackest Gold series by R Scarlett (4books)
Caraval by Stephanie Garber
Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Heartless by Marissa Meyer
Renegades by Marissa Meyer
Flame in the Mist by Renee Ahdieh
Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor
Carve the Mark by Veronica Roth
Hideaway by Penelope Douglas
Juniper Unraveling by Keri Lake
Falling Fast by Aurora Rose Reynolds
The Midnight Star by Marie Lu
Darkest Temptation by Rachel Van Dyken
Artemis by Andy Weir
I am in team Book Bards (go Book Bards!)
Wish me luck and let me know if you are doing any challenges in 2018!
I really should do thisโฆ
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This is what I thought. My tbr is getting out of control and I thought this is a way to challenge myself, ie get my ass in gear ๐คฃ
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This seems like so much fun! Iโm considering doing it nowโฆ
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Yes, do it! I have never done anything like this before and I’m really excited about it! ๐
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Well all the very best!
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Thank you ๐
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Good list! I havenโt decided what my challenge for 2018 is going to be yet. I met my reading goal for 2017 already, so I would like to try to top that number next year. Not sure if Iโll add more to it than that.
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Good luck ๐
I think I am going to set my Goodreads reading challenge for 75 in total and the books from my tbr are half that so leaves room for the fab new releases that are coming ๐
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Looks fun!
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I hope it will be…..and anything that helps me read my tbr is brilliant!!! ๐
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Good luck!! I think I might do this too..way to much on my TBR!๐๐
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Yes, sign up! Let me know what team you get put on, we might be on the same one โค
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I’m working on my post tonight!! I’ll let you kn i w what team I get put on!๐๐
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Yaaay โคโค
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SO many good books on your TBR!! I hope you love them all!
Thanks for signing up for BTB and good luck with the challenge! ๐
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Thank you! It’s my first ever challenge so I am so looking forward to it โคโคโค
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Oh wow! Well I’m honored you chose BTB and wish you every success with your backlist reading! ๐
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This is the only challenge I’m joining this year (with my other blog, though). My TBR is over 200… and last year I read about 50 books ๐ฎ
Also on team Book Bards, btw ๐
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Hi fellow team member! Thanks for commenting ๐
My tbr is around 80 books but I wasn’t sure I could read them all in 1 year and keep up with new releases!
Good luck with your goal ๐
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80 books really is a lot to read in one year as well ๐ฎ I am probably not going to read many new releases this year (maybe a few from publishers for review).
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I understand. Last year I just felt like I was constantly playing catch up so for this year I said less arcs and 1 new release and 1 from my tbr each week maybe. I’ve failed miserably on the less arcs already though ๐
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Woohoo!! I’m there with ya!! ๐
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Love it!!!
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