Happy first day of Fall, everyone! With the start of fall comes the start of Fall Into Reading 2007. Click the graphic above to read the general guidelines and find out more about the idea behind the challenge. And if you’re ready to jump in, go ahead and add your name and post to the Mr. Linky below. I can’t wait to see all your lists!
As a quick refresher, the purpose of this challenge is for us to establish some goals for our reading this Fall and then work toward them. Whether you have a pile of books that you’ve been intending to read but just haven’t yet, or you need a gentle prod to finish some books that you started but then abandoned, or you would just like a little accountability as you work through your reading stack, this is the place for you. Whether you’re reading for fun, reading to learn, reading to be inspired, or reading to your kids, you are welcome here! The “rules” are flexible, so please make them work for you.
And don’t forget - there’s a prize at stake. One participant, chosen at random, will receive a $10 gift certificate from Amazon.com - to support your love of reading, of course! To be eligible for this prize, you’ll have to post a list (on your blog) of the books you’d like to read this Fall (the cut-off for posting your list and adding your link here is this Wednesday, September 26th, at midnight) and then post your results at the end of the challenge (the challenge ends December 21st). That’s it!
[Note: Although there are cut-offs in order to be in the drawing for the prize, there is no cutoff for joining in the challenge. So spread the word, and sign up whenever you're ready!]
[Another Note: I'll also be giving away one book from Bethany House every week throughout the fall. Check back Thursdays to be part of the giveaways!]
I’ve put a Mr. Linky below. Please enter your name and the link to your specific reading challenge post. People will want to stop by to see what you’re reading, and posting a link directly to your list will make it much easier for them to do so. (If you’re not sure how to do this, just email me; I’d be glad to help!)
Also, in your reading challenge post, please include a link back to this post so that others can check out all the participants. Want to include the graphic in your post or sidebar? Feel free to grab it and use it!
Let’s hit those books!
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You’ll love the Kite Runner. I’ll add my link on the official day. I’m looking forward to reading the author’s other book A Thousand Splendid Suns.
This is my first reading challenge and I couldn’t be more excited! Thank you for going to all the work of hosting this!
It was fun to check out your book list as well. I have Kite Runner on mine, too!
This is my first reading challenge since elementary school…lol. I’m definitely excited about this.
Thanks for hosting!
I’m going to try to give myself some room to add a few this time. Looking forward!
Julie
Katrina,
I am so excited about participating this time!!! Thank you so much for hosting this event and for coming up with the whole idea. You are awesome!!!! I’ve got my list posted and everything. lol
I really enjoyed your list and am looking forward to the reviews.
Hugs,
Eden
Hi Katrina
I too am excited about this reading challenge. It is going to be so fun! I have an excuse to do some heavy duty reading. Check out my list.
The Kite Runner is sad and difficult to read in places, but it’s very good! I’m still thinking about it several weeks later. A Thousand Splendid Suns is on my list now, but since I’m currently #51 on my library’s waiting list, I’m not sure I’ll get my hands on it until winter!
Finder’s Fee is on my list too!
Wow, I can’t believe the number of non-fiction on your list. Good for you.
I’ve actually got a list this time! Thanks for encouraging us all!
Thank you for hosting!
Thanks for hosting this again!
Thank you for hosting!
woo hoo! i’ve been waiting all day to see when this would go up! thanks for hosting it again!
I have a rather ambitious list once again…but I’ll be tweaking and fine-tuning it in the coming days….and browsing everyone else’s lists:-)
Gotta get started now before we grow into the HUNDREDS like we did last Spring!
Thanks Katrina!! YOU ROCK!!
mines up! I left room in my fiction section to add more once I look around at everyones lists!
happy reading everyone!
I think I only actually have one of the books I listed actually in my possession…could be a problem, ya think?? Gotta start ordering and get thee to a library…
Kite Runner is a great book! Thanks for hosting again! Looking forward to all the reading!
i’m excited to be participating again! thanks, katrina!
i’ll be around to check out participants’ lists over the next couple of days! happy reading!
Looking forward to everyone’s lists! I know that many of the books on my list are from other recommendations - so this is a great experience and challenge to participate in. Thanks Katrina!
Count me in!
I’m cheating with my list, since it’s primarily made up of the books I’m supposed to read for other challenges
Thanks for the challenge anyway!
I would like to join! Thanks for hosting this.
-Heather
Can’t wait to get reading! Thanks for hosting another of these challenges!
<>< MizB17
Thanks Katrina, this rocks for sure - love the idea and the logo, thanks for hosting that!
I’m very excited about this challenge, I really hope that I’ll read all of my choices..
Great idea! Thanks so much for hosting this. I’m very excited about getting some reading done!
I love these challenges. Maybe I can get my TBR pile down a bit. It certainly needs it. *sends a frightened glance towards the ominous pile of books lurking in the corner* *wonders if it just moved* No… it couldn’t have….
Whoo hoo! So excited for ’07’s challenge - I did it last year and got through about half - so I’ve decided to downsize a little this year! Maybe I can actually get through 3/4 of my list?!?
Thanks for coordinating this–I feel motivated to jump into my stack of books!
Looks like we should start a “book club” as I’m also reading Kite Runner and keep seeing it on others’ lists!
I wish I could be so organzied as to plan what to read and make a list of it. I have enough fun just finding time to read.
But I do have a great book give-away on my blog, a must read for all parents.
Thanks for hosting once again! Looking forward to getting new author recommendations!!
Thanks for hosting again!! I’m a bit less ambitious than I was in the Spring. I’ve already gotten started so I’m feeling extra motivated this time:)
Already started one of my reads…off to a great start!
This is my first time to participate, looking forward to it because I too feel that fall is the best time of the year to curl up with a book!
I have already started The Bible Jesus Read, hope you enjoy it too!
My list is posted at A Reader’s Journal. It’s also on my right sidebar. Thanks for hosting this challenge, Callapidder.
I was glad to see this challenge begin. Thanks for hosting!
This looks like a fun way to hold me accountable for my fall reading! Thanks for doing this!
Thanks so much for hosting this Katrina, I am looking forward to getting a cup of coffee and finding time to browse all the posts!
I’m so glad this is back on, I have so many books to get through this fall. LOL
Can’t wait to see all the reviews and lists of books waiting to be read, I usually get really good suggestions from the ladies.
Alright, I’m off to post my own list.
Yea! Thanks for hosting this challenge Katrina!
I can’t wait to hear(read) about all of the books everyone is devouring this Fall.
Wow, I thought I was on top of things, but there’s already 54 people ahead of me…
this is the first challenge i’ve participated in so I’m really looking forward to some serious lit time this fall!
thanks so much for hosting this!
I’m in.
Thanks, Katrina, for encouraging me to read!
I need all the help I can get.
I’m in too!
Just finished my first book today!! lol I’m just posted a review as well.
Thanks for hosting this. I really need something for my brain right now.
I’m ready! I may even get some reading in tonight.
Thanks for hosting, once again!
~Jada
Hey Katrina,
Thanks for hosting this challenge! I’m excited to participate.
My two-year-old loves your caterpillar graphic, by the way.
Do you want us to link back here with our comments on the books we read?
Thanks for hosting this Katrina!
13 books in 12 weeks, totally doable, right? Right!
I love to read and have already made fast friends with my new library staff here in the new hometown! I will list my books on my blog and maybe I’ll get to all of them! Thanks for the motivation - Hugs!
I am so excited about the books I’ve selected! Thanks for hosting the challenge! Love your blog!
This should be fun!
Thanks for the challenge. I have trouble finishing books so perhaps this will hold me accountable and I can finish what I have started.
I’ll give it a whirl!
As a compulsive reader, I have a grand total of two unread books on my shelf, and they’ll be finished within a couple of weeks. So there’s no point in my listing titles. Categories, maybe, and quantity …
Hey, I didn’t wait until the last minute this time!
This is fantastic !! I’m so excited ! Thanks for hosting this challenge ! Funny thing though … I’m in Australia and it is SPRINGtime !!!
I’m a voracious reader, I can’t get enough reading done in one day. I’m looking forward to seeing some good reading ideas.
I love reading challenges. This one will be a challenge. I am horrible sticking to lists!
Thanks for the motivation to work through my reading list. I think this will be fun, and I’ll definitely have to check out some of the links. I love to see what others are reading.
“Plain Truth” - a good read. Plus I always enjoy it when the main character shares my name
(And I am Picoult fan).
“The Bible Jesus Read” also good, although I enjoyed “What’s So Amazing About Grace?” more.
Thanks for hosting!!
El
~ley,
I sometimes wonder if my TBR piles grow legs and wander or worse multiply when I am not looking. ;~D
Bev,
I don’t know how fast you read but if I were estimating possibilities based on my own reading 13 in 12 weeks is very doable. My scheduled list is approximately one a week however I have a back-up list and TBR piles to fill in with as needed - I have been known, believe it or not, to get through two or more books a week at times.
Katrina-
Looking forward to the challenge. I don’t really need the “push” to read but my TBR piles have gotten a bit unwieldy in the last few weeks so a way to track my progress and see that they maybe are actually getting read even if the pile’s aren’t shrinking is encouraging ;~D.
Melissa in Oregon
(Bibliophile’s Retreat by ForstRose)
What an awesome challenge!! I am really going to try to read the books I have sitting on my shelf before getting more
Blessings,
This challenge came just at the right time! I love to read. Now I have a reason to make it a priority. Blessings,
Hooray for Fall!
And for your challenge! I’ll get a list together soon.
cjh
Now I just have to pick which books I’ll be working on…
You know I that I’m all on board with this great to-do list! I’m so looking forward to the reviews!
Great idea! This is my first reading challenge, I’m pretty excited!
I’ll take the challenge…I just hope I can do all the right linky things!!!
What a great idea! I’m in!
My list is up. And I can’t wait to start going through all these links to get my NEXT list put together.
Thanks for hosting again. I’m excited about my books and those on the other lists. I’m sure to come back here for some ideas.
I’m so excited. This is going to be fun. There are so many great new books to read!!!
-Malady
Hi everyone, Hi Katrina!
I’m looking forward to participating into Fall into Reading this year and have enjoyed perusing through other lists, too. How fun.
Ruth
Kite Runner’s on my list too.
Thanks for doing this- I can’t wait to read all the lists!
So many books, so little time! This will be fun! Thanks.
OK, I got my list all fixed up!
I can’t believe how many people are participating - this is great! Now, I’m off to read!
kerri
Oh, I’m behind! Look, already one hundred and forty seven participants and I haven’t made my list…YET! Gimme a day or two, and I’ll be in as well!
Thanks so much for hosting this challenge. I’m looking forward to tackling my book basket in the coming months.
Blessings,
Mrs. C
I love these reading challenges. Nothing better than to encourage others to spend some time with good books. Thank you for organizing this, Katrina!
Rebecca LuElla Miller
The Kite Runner was Excellent. However, there were some disturbing parts. I had to put it down for a few days before I finished it. Keep going, it’s well worth the read. I loved The Book Thief also. I read it with my son. I really enjoy young adult lit these days. I catch myself picking my boys books up when their finished.
I think this is my first time to join the challenge officially. I’m excited to get started on my ever-growing pile of books!
Hey Katrina! I just finished another book and have posted a review for it.
What fun! I have always loved to read, and I’m excited to take part in my first reading challenge! I’ll spread the word!
Heather
Thanks for hosting this Katrina!
What a great response! Can’t wait to go through all the lists to find more great books.
This will be my first participation in a reading challenge, although I am an avid reader. Looking forward to looking at everyone’s list of great books!
Can’t wait to make my list! On my blog I’m doing Author Alphabet and having a letter of the month to help me work through a bunch of books that are on my shelf but I haven’t gotten a chance to read yet–October and November will probably be “B” so Billerbeck, Blackstock, Bell, Boyd, etc. will be on my list! Looking forward to it!
Am new to a reading challenge, but looking forward to it. Thnkas for hosting!
Katrina,
Thanks for dropping by Bibliophile’s Retreat. I have my first two books in hand and will be starting tonight. Variety is always good. Happy Reading!!! ;~D
here’s one more comment for you and now i’m off to read! yeah!!
This is my first reading challenge, and I’m looking forward to it. Thanks for hosting.
-Kim
Thank you for hosting this. I love to read and this is a great way to stay up on my reading! Have a blessed week!!
I tend to look at reading as a luxury and as a working mom I don’t have much time for luxuries. I really should be looking at it as a necessity and I’m hoping this challenge will give me the push I need.
Hey! Thanks for this, I think it will really Jazz up my fall. I’m excited to have so many “reading buddies” Happy Reading!
Shari
I’ve missed my book club for many years now, so this is very fun. Thanks for your hard work–hope you enjoy your selections. Blessings, Gretchen
I’m excited about this challenge(I think). Thanks for hosting it. it’ll be good times
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Hey Katrina! I am a day late. Does that make me a dollar short? Nah. More like several dollars short at the bookstore. lol!
Thanks for hosting yet another great reading challenge. This is a super busy time of year for me, but I am always up for a challenge, especially when it involved reading!
Off to check out as many of the others lists as I can!
great idea!!
I heard about your challenge through my Aunt Karlene. I’m excited to try it out! Thanks!
I wanted to do this last year but was too late so I’m incredibly happy to join in the fun this year.
Sorry for being late to the party, but I’m here now!! I loved the Spring challenge, and I hope to meet even more people this fall!
Really excited about this!!!
Thank you for hosting. I am also hoping to get my non-fiction read.
Blessings
Hello Katrina,
This is my first Fall Reading challenge, and my second reading challenge after the Spring Reading Thing.Excellent idea. Thank you for hosting.
This is the first time I’m participating in something like this. Thanks for hosting the reading challenge.
Hello Katrina,
Just found you yesterday while blog hopping! This looks such a great idea, it will keep me reading AND give me something to post about of my very new blog!
Had to do my list very quickly to make the deadline.
Thanks for hosting this I am looking forward to joining in and getting some good book recommendations.
Alix
Hi! I found your reading challenge on my daughter’s blog. I’ve posted my list on blogger and also on http://www.xanga.com/momtoH_VandJ/617967917/item.html. This will be fun!
Hi Katrina,
Looking forward to this! I am holding back from looking at everyone else’s list because it will give me too many ideas and then I will stray away from my list. I am determined to stick to my list and THEN start browsing everyone else’s as time permits.
Hi! I decided that I need to finish some books this Fall so, I’m joining up….:o) I’ll get my list of books up on my Xanga ASAP!! Blessings, Patty
This is my first time–and I just started a book club last month! I’m so excited for this!
This is my first time to join your reading fun! thank you for getting this started1 Great way to learn about some good books and meet some good people!
Hello Katrina,
I am excited to begin my second reading challenge with you. This is a great way for me to get into reading since I typically am not a reader (for leisure, anyway!) Thank you!
I need to motivation to finish the books that I’ve started…hopefully this will help.
Thanks for hosting the challenge! I look forward to some cooler weather and an excuse to curl up with a good book.
Thanks for hosting this!
I heard about it from a friend’s blog & since I’m always reading, here I am!
Wow, just found your blog from “Training Hearts”. What a find! What a fun way to catch up on some reading.
Shari
I’m joining the fun. Thanks for the invite and the flexibility.
In the spirit of reading I’m also giving away 3 books.
MAYBE this will give me the motivation I need to finish the books that I own (rather than the ones I just check out at the library). Whatever — what a joy it is to be so immersed in a book that it changes my way of thinking (at least for the time that I’m in it.) On to the sound of turning pages!
I’m a first time challenger too!
Count me in! This sounds fun!
Thank you for having this again! This is my first time to participate.
As I said in my post, I found this by following links…sounds fun!
Kite Runner is sad, but it *has* to be sad, given that it’s about Afghanistan. It’s also very, very good.
Rebecca is good, too, but the character can be frustrating at times!
Hi! I came here through BooMama. Love the idea–thanks for starting and hosting this!
I just missed the spring challenge, and I am so excited about this one. I’ve really enjoyed checking out other’s lists! Thanks for hosting!
Ever since I have learned about all of the reading challenges in the blogosphere, I have been searching for one that was either about to start or currently in progress. I came across this one today and decided to join!
The Fall into Reading Challenge sounds like fun! I’ve posted my books on my blog http://zyphe.blogspot.com
Thanks for hosting this great challenge!
Thanks Katrina!
Okay, after hemming and hawing, I’m jumping in!
Thanks for hosting it =)
I’m in. I’m just listing books already in my house. I’m at http://kimmieskrap.blogspot.com/
Ohh I think this shall be fun!!! I have already added my name to Mr Linky…but here’s your comment anyway
All I have been doing this year is challenging myself to read read read! This is wonderfully ammazing I love to read! James Patterson has swept me away! Keep on reading! whoohoooooooooo!
Thanks for hosting this.
I can’t wait to get started!
Thank you for the nice comment Katrina. I’m looking forward to Ordinary Mom and ordered it today. Lucky for me, hubby is a bookseller!
I am looking forward to getting restarted or finishing or starting the books on my list. I do not have very many, but I am hopes to finish them all and perhaps a few more.
I have a short list, but i’m excited anyway! i’m doing this “officially” for the first time…can’t wait!
Hi Katrina! I’m back from my vacation! I’ve posted my link and as stated in our earlier emails, you will put my name for the draw. Once again, thanks for hosting this challenge!
Thank you for hosting this challenge. I will be posting this today. I don’t always do well on challenges, but I think I can finish this one.
Thanks for hosting this challenge! I’m looking forward to reading!
So glad you are doing this! I’ve already kicked up my reading so that I get some of these books lying around here finished.
Hooray for all those readers listed here. I am so inspired and I am so excited to join this challenge. I have been in reading slump and need a little push.
Joined today!
Thanks,
Linda<><
I’m a little behind, but I posted my short list of books. Thanks!
Getting in on this just a bit late, but it sounds like a great idea. Now… to make time for all this reading!
I finally got my list together. It is posted in my left sidebar.
Happy reading everyone!
Pam
I’m so happy to see this again this year! Thanks for hosting it!
First time joining in, ya’ll. I tried to stay realistic with my goals - Fall is so insane at my house!
Happy reading!
How fun! Had a hard time narrowing my list down…so many books, so little time!
I am so pleased to be a part of this challenge, I have never taken part in one before, Cant wait to get reading……..gonna start right now!
Priscilla x
Hi Katrina,
Sorry it took me so long to get this done - but I’m in! And I’m going to finish my books this time around!
I’d like to do this…it’s a great idea!
What a fun idea! I’m looking forward to this.
Great challenge! This will get my butt in gear and finally read those books I’ve been meaning to get to.
Camy
Thank you for the awesome challenge, I will be composing and posting my list later today… happy reading everyone.
a bit late, but i’m joining
*yay* heres my list
I’ve joined! Late I know.
I have my list up and have signed Mr. Linky. I am looking forward to cruising some blogs and checking out other’s choices!!
List is up and chugging away. Come visit my blog.
I am off to visit and see what other people are reading on their Fall Into Reading list.
Yet another newbie, here by way of the Anglophile Football Fanatic. Thanks for such a fun and gentle nudge.
I just saw this link and I am hoping that it is not too late to join. Although I am really pressed for time with full- time work and an online Masters program, I am looking forward to participating in the challenge.
I’m still figuring out this whole blogging business, but the reading challenge looks like fun.
Yay!!!! i just put up my list for the challenge on my blog
http://www.lifewithcherylwray.blogspot.com
Thanks for this!!!!!
I’ve got my list posted now - we’ll see how far I get =)
Janna
Here I go . . . I need help posting the link on my blog. Can you email me?
Trina
Better late than never! I’m in!
I just joined in..I know I’m late..hope I’m still welcome..
I’m so excited to be part of this.
Thanks for all your organising work, Katrina,
Couldn’t remember if I had joined the challenge yet, but I LOVE the books, so add me on…
Thanks for “hosting” and coordinating such a great opportunity for all of us to grow.
Melissa @ Mel’s World
Thanks for hosting such a great challenge! I’m looking forward to it.
Hey Katrina! Sorry about the double posting ~ I’ve moved to a new blog address, and I wanted you to be able to find me.
Blessings,
Trish
I’m excited about this challenge! I know I’m a little behind in starting it up, so I have a lot of reading to do!
This is exactly the type of thing that excites me. I know I’m a little late in joining, but I’m right there in reading.
I’m a bit late signing up but I didn’t have a blog until now. Late bloomer and all that. Anyway, how I created my list and what’s on it is on my newly minted blog now.
I’m a little late joining in but I know I’ll finish it this time!
Thanks for hosting this! My list is up too.
I am extremely late in joining - wish I had heard about it sooner. I need help getting the logo to display on my page. I’m also a new blogger as well- looking forward to it.
My Sister’s Keeper, by Jodi Picoult
is a great book