Fall Into Reading 2008: Are You Ready to Read?

Update: Fall Into Reading 2008 has begun! Visit the official launch post to see all the participants and add your name to the list!

Though the leaves are not yet changing color, and though it was in the 80′s here just a few days ago, it is — nevertheless — time to decide on some reading goals for the (3rd annual!) Fall Into Reading challenge!

For those of you who are new to this whole Callapidder Days reading challenge thing, or for those who just need a quick refresher, let me elaborate on what it’s all about.

Who: Fall Into Reading 2008 is a fun challenge that is open to anyone and everyone! As long as you can read, you can participate! (It’s best if you have a blog, but if you don’t, feel free to participate via comments as we go along.) We’ve had people from around the world, and readers as young as ten participate in these reading challenges, so don’t hesitate to join right in.

What: Fall Into Reading 2008 is a casual, low-pressure challenge that revolves around — you guessed it — reading. My goal is simply to provide you with motivation to read, and to provide an opportunity for all of us to set goals when it comes to our personal (or family) reading.

As a participant, all you’ll have to do is make a list of books you want to read this fall and post that list on your blog. They can be books you intend to read on your own, books you want to read with your kids/family, Bible study books you’re working through, or a combination of any of those things.

Bottom line of the challenge: We’ll share our goals with each other, and then share our experience and results when the challenge is over.

When: I’m sure this will come as no surprise. Fall Into Reading 2008 will take place throughout the fall of 2008. Shocking. The official dates are September 22nd through December 20th.

Where: Here, and on particpants’ blogs all over the blogosphere. I’ll put up a Mr. Linky on September 22nd where everyone can submit a link to their own Fall Into Reading 2008 blog post. All I ask is that you share your goals (your list of books) in your post, and that you include a link back to the post here that contains the Mr. Linky. On December 21st, I’ll put up another Mr. Linky where you can submit a link to a wrap-up post on your blog, telling everyone how you did on your goals.

Why: Because I love reading, and many of you love reading, and it’s wonderful to share our love of reading with each other. Fall is the perfect time to curl up with a good book, and it’s very cool to know that there are bloggers and blog-readers everywhere doing the same thing.

Besides, it’s through challenges like these that I often (finally!) read and finish some non-fiction books. A little motivation and a little accountability go a long way for me — and can for you too!

How: The start of Fall Into Reading 2008 is exactly two weeks away, so start thinking about your goals now. Keep a list. Make a pile. Visit the library. Talk to friends. Check under your bed and behind your nightstand for those books you intended to read (or finish) but never did. I’m sure it won’t take long for you to get an idea of what you want to read this fall. Work on your post and then come back here on September 22nd, ready to submit your link!

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Some other notes:

*I’m not picky. If you think you’ll only have time to read two books this fall, that’s okay by me. If you change your list halfway through October, that’s okay too. It’s the reading and sharing that count, so don’t worry about getting “yelled at” — just join us!

*Spread the word. Be sure to let your blog readers know about Fall Into Reading 2008 so that they, too, can be part of the reading craziness. Feel free to grab the button from this post or from my sidebar and use it on your blog. I’ll include a code at the bottom of the post that you should be able to easily copy and paste into your sidebar.

*Visit the past. You might want to check out past reading challenges, either to get some ideas for books you want to add to your own list, or to see how participants wrote their posts. Here’s a link to last year’s Fall Into Reading kick-off day post. The rest can be found by exploring my left sidebar.

*A prize! Naturally, there will be a prize. I’ll award a $10 Amazon.com gift certificate to one Fall Into Reading 2008 participant, chosen at random. To be eligible, you’ll need to: post your initial Fall Into Reading 2008 post with goals (and add it to the Mr. Linky here) by midnight on September 24th AND post a wrap-up post at the end of the challenge (and add it to the wrap-up Mr. Linky that will be here) by midnight on December 23rd.

*Book giveaways! Bethany House Publishers will be sponsoring weekly book giveaways throughout the Fall Into Reading challenge. I’ll be giving away one book per week, beginning Thursday, September 25th. You don’t even have to be an official Fall Into Reading 2008 participant to be eligible for these giveaways. Just stop by and leave a comment to enter the drawings.

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Well, you better get started on your list. Mine is in progress, but I still have some tweaking to do. See you back here on the first day of fall!

Oh, and here’s the button code. Thanks for spreading the word!

<a href=”http://www.callapidderdays.com/2008/09/fall-into-reading-2008-are-you-ready-to.html”><img src=”http://snipurl.com/3gi7y” /></a>

Comments

  1. Kim says:

    I am so excited. I actually have my list all ready to go and waiting for the Mr. Linky in two weeks! Hooray for Fall reading!!!
    *smiles*
    Kim

  2. Garr says:

    I have thought this challenge silly the past two years… But this year I can think of at least 3 books that I want to finish this year. Now to setup a blog.
    Thanks for the challenge!

  3. Kara says:

    I’m in – going to work on my list this week. I finally have my TBR list in Excel so it should be earier to pick some books for the challenge. Thanks so much for hosting this!!!

  4. ReviewsbyHeidi says:

    I posted about it on my blog and will start compiling my list.
    Thanks for hosting again!

  5. Corinne says:

    Thanks for doing this again, Katrina. It really does get me motivated to clear that stack off my nightstand and get going. My list will be overly ambitious again, but with the new 5 Minutes for Books site’s encouragement I’ve been doing better! Can’t wait to get started!

  6. Lindsay says:

    I am very excited for the fall challenge! I have started thinking about my list.. I need to start stacking them up for the challenge.

  7. Lyn Cote says:

    If you’d like to have your Fall reading count in another important way. Drop by http://www.eharlequin.com and register. Harlequin is hosting a 100,000 Book Challenge. Every book read and briefly reviewed counts toward a book giveaway to a national literacy group. Drop by and click on 100,000 Book Challenge and read the details. Your reading could put books into the hands of others.
    Lyn

  8. Holly says:

    I love a challenge, so count me in!

  9. Jennifer, Snapshot says:

    I can’t wait! I have come to look forward to these challenges twice a year as a way to focus my reading.

  10. Carrie says:

    Ok, ok I’ll do it! =D I think it’ll be good for me to be a little bit more focused and accomplish some personal goals (and not just review goals).

  11. Susanne says:

    Looking forward to it Katrina. I’ve got my books already lined up!

  12. brainhalitosistherapy says:

    Hi Katrina! I really look forward to the challenge! It’ll be my first, but I am needing a motivator real bad to get the books on my shelf read! I start and don’t finish and then buy more books….aye!

    Thanks!

  13. katrina says:

    This should help me what I need to read for my other challenges and make me read them. Be thinking of my list in the mean time.

  14. Jolanthe says:

    Oooo…now I need to dig out all those books from my nightstand and get a move-on. :)

    Jolanthe

  15. Ronnica says:

    Woo hoo! The only thing unexciting about this is owning up the failure of my goals for summer reading. I’m ready to put that behind me though!

  16. Lora says:

    I’m working on my Fall list!! Looking forward to the challenge!

  17. Lisa writes... says:

    I can’t believe it’s that time again!!!

  18. Heather says:

    WHOO HOOO ! :) I LOVE TO READ, I’VE BEEN READING LIKE CRAZY THIS YEAR! http://WWW.READINGFORTHESOUL.BLOGSPOT.COM

    HAPPY READING, HEATHER

  19. Kristen Schiffman says:

    I am so playing along this year! Last year, I found out about this a little late…so I’ve been on the lookout.

    Can’t wait!

  20. Angie says:

    I am ready to begin!!!

  21. Lizz says:

    Ooh, I’m definitely doing this. I’m going to go write a reminder to myself right after posting this comment. This is such a great idea!

  22. gail@more than a song says:

    Looking forward to it! I usually get some good ideas from everyone’s lists…and piles, I’ve got piles!

  23. Gilpatriclife says:

    Never done this before and am really getting into my blog now, so hopefully I will be up to this challenge. I love to read.

  24. BecauseImTheMommy says:

    I can’t wait. I’ve been compiling my list. We’ll see how much it changes between now and the 22nd.

  25. pussreboots says:

    I’m in! I love your challenges. I’ve posted a preliminary list.

  26. Andrea says:

    Well I guess I’ll just have to start my new blog early in time for your challenge now, won’t I? :) AND I even get to put new non-fiction on my list this year because I actually read the one from last fall’s (and spring’s!) challenge! I know – I’m still in shock over it, too!

  27. Amydeanne says:

    I’ve got my list started! :) And I’ll be ready for it! With even a few book giveaways of my own!

  28. The Khaje Khronicles says:

    Hi Katrina! I’m planning on participating! I’ve got the icon in my side bar too.

  29. Michelle says:

    WooHoo!! I am so very excited about this.
    I Love to read. I have been reading to my boys. But, would like to do more personal reading, also.
    I saw a link to your site at `A Path With A Promise`
    I am so glad I found your blog. We are kindred spirits.
    Thank you for having this challenge.
    Michelle

  30. Lisa says:

    I am so excited for this reading challenge. I have my list posted on my blog. Thank you for hosting!

  31. Juliann in WA says:

    I have read about this one for two years and now I am finally going to jump in and join. Thanks!

  32. Kristi says:

    Oooh, glad you’re doing a Fall challenge, Katrina. I’m working on my list now, should have it up in a day or two and I’ll come back on the 22nd to sign up with Mr. Linky. Thanks for hosting!

    Kristi

  33. Grilsgood says:

    I didnt’ see my name, so I must have forgotten to sign up. I really dont need motivation to read, the reverse is true. I have no blog, can use the one at A Novel Challenge. This is what I will red probbly thru Octl. Sincer I use the library it is based one what I can find.

    Anand, Valerie Gildenford
    Steinbeck, John Cannery Row audio
    Hans Christian Anderon The Little Mermaid
    Koontz, Dean Shadow Fire
    Rice, LuAnne True Blue
    Steinbeck, John Cannery Row
    Pattrson James Suzanne’s diary for Nicholas
    Browne, Sylvia Exploring the Levels of Creation
    Lehane, Dennis Mystic River
    Slaughter, Karin Triptych
    Lewis, CS Mere Christianity
    Sheldon, Sidney The Doomsday Conspiracy
    Beach, Jane The Other Woman
    Anderson, Hans Christian The little mermaid /
    Roberts, Nora. Tribute
    Gilbert, Eliz Eat, Pre, Love
    Lindsey, Johanna A Loving Scoundrel
    Connelly, Michael The Poet
    Plath, Sylvia The Bell Jar
    Picoult, Jodi 10th Circle

  34. CherryBlossomMJ says:

    Alrighty, I’m in. I really need some more blog friends, so hopefully sharing this list will help me accomplish that. It can be lonely out there!!!

  35. Dar says:

    This sounds fun! I’ve got half my list ready and I’ll work on the rest. In the meantime, I’ll post and spread the word about the challenge.

  36. Whitney says:

    I’m excited about this challenge! I’ve already started to compile a list of books. Thanks for hosting.

  37. A Novel Menagerie says:

    I'm in! I've got your button up and running… have my list ready and will be back on the 22nd. By the way, how do you make those and put in the neat code box? I'm a newbie!

    Sheri at A Novel Menagerie & Thursday's Thoughts

  38. Katrina says:

    Sheri, I used the instructions from this post on Blogging Basics 101 to make the scroll box with the code on it. The key for me was that (in Blogger), I had to put it in on the Edit tab, and then NOT go to the Compose (WYSIWYG) tab before publishing, or else it didn’t work. Weird.

  39. Mama B says:

    I’m in! I’ll be back with my list on the 22nd!

  40. Ginny says:

    I’m in, already almost finished with my 2nd book!

  41. tom says:

    Spend more time in front of your computer then behind a book and want to tack on an extra book or two this fall for the reading challenge?

    Give dailyreader.net a try. It is a free service that breaks novels into short (5-10 minute) installments and emails them to you on your schedule.

    Now, I certainly don’t advocate this as a replacement of a real book as nothing can really compare, but I certainly think it is a nice little helper for times that you think you are too busy to read.

  42. Kat says:

    I have posted the button on my blog and I am getting my list together to post next week. I am looking forward to the reading challenge. Thanks for hosting the challenges Katrina.

  43. Maria says:

    Of course I’m in! :) I’m choosing my books as we ‘speak’ and will be ready to post my link on Monday :)

  44. carrie says:

    YAYYYYYYYYYYYYY I have my list made and it’s all set to go up on Monday ;)

  45. kalea_kane says:

    Looking forward to the challenge! I am getting my list ready to go. :)

  46. Tristi Pinkston says:

    Katrina,

    I’m definitely interested and will be back!

    I have a question — I do media reviews and would love to get in contact with Bethany House about getting review copies for my site. Do you know who I would get a hold of?

  47. naida says:

    sounds like fun :) count me in.

  48. Jenny says:

    How Cool!!! Oh my…. TOMORROW IS 09/22/08!! I must create a list……. I added the button to my blog :)

  49. yasmin says:

    I’m in and my list is ready! Thanks so much for the impetus.

  50. Mad says:

    I’m in! :) Got my post ready to go up tomorrow morning about this challenge.

  51. naida says:
  52. amanda says:

    I just found your challenge and am so excited! thanks for the opportunity. can’t wait to linky soon!
    http://thoughtsofaneccentric.blogspot.com/2008/09/fall-into-reading-challenge-2008.html

  53. Amydeanne says:
  54. Grilsgood says:

    i would like to join, no blog, will post back hee when i am done Lindy

  55. Colleen says:

    I’m looking forward to accomplishing by goals!

    http://colleen213.blogspot.com/2008/09/fall-into-reading-2008.html

  56. Anonymous says:

    I’m from Singapore, new to all these reading clubs except bookcrossing :P

    Singapore is summer all year round, so when is fall? Haha.

  57. Crystal Arcand says:

    List made: check
    Post posted: check
    Halfway through my first book already: woo-hoo!

  58. Amanda says:

    Sign me up! thelusciousliterarymuse.blogspot.com.

    awalworth19(at)gmail(dot)com.

  59. Jenny says:

    My list was Dracula and Les Miserables. Well, I already finished Dracula. Now to get my hands on a copy of Les Miserables. That will probably take most of the rest of the fall!

  60. pussreboots says:

    I’ve posted my second review: The Mark of Zorro.

  61. Nely says:

    It looks like I’m starting a month late, but still want to join in the fun. I wasn’t sure if there was a minimum of books though. I’ll post 5 for now and if there is a minimum just let me know and I’m sure I can come up with some more. Thanks ~ Nely

    http://www.bookwormygirl.blogspot.com

  62. Rona's Home Page says:

    You are a terrific host of this event.

  63. Rona's Home Page says:

    You are a terrific host of this event.

  64. Jan in Edmonds says:

    Thought I’d joined but if not consider me in. And is it ok to listen on CT, CD and/or audio books?

    Thanks so much for hosting!

    Jan (in Edmonds)

  65. Katrina says:

    Jan – definitely! Any kind of reading works for me. :)

  66. Jan in Edmonds says:

    Thanks, Katrina. Really appreciate it! Now I can go hog wild!

  67. Intergalactic Bookworm says:

    I just stumbled across this challenge. Can I add to the list the books that I read within the dates?

    Judy

  68. Katrina says:

    Judy –

    Yes, please feel free to list anything you’ve read this fall!

    - Katrina

  69. Ruth A Stiles says:

    I never commented when I joined…I love to read and any challenge to read more is fine by me!
    Thanks for hosting this!

  70. kim in ohio says:

    I thought I signed up for this but did not see my name.
    kim in ohio

  71. Jenny says:

    Here is the link to my blog where the finished challenge is reported. Thanks for a great challenge. Wasn’t sure I’d finish and then did in plenty of time.

  72. Jenny says:

    http://jennysimpsonjenny.blogspot.com/2008/12/fall-into-reading-challenge.html
    hmm the link didn’t show up in the post. So here it is.

  73. Lindy says:

    No website, but i did lots better than the 30 books I thought I would read. I am leaving later today for a long weekend, so will post now. Here is my list:

    September 22nd through December 20th. my goal 30 books

    22 208 Liz Rockwell Good Enough to Eat
    22 209 Shepard, Ernest H. The Reluctant Dragon
    22 210 Bjorklund, Ruth Food-Borne Illnesses
    23 211 Lindsey, Johanna A Loving Scoundrel
    24 212 Shepard, Ernest The Relctant Dragon
    24 213 Winter, Johan The Secret World of Hildegard
    24 214 Kalbachen, Joan Food Safety
    25 215 Gerritsen, Tess The Keepsake
    26 215 Roberts, Nora Tribute
    28 216 Anand, Valierie Guildeford
    29 217 Connelly, Mike The Poet
    30 218 Grahame, Kenneth The Reluctant Dragon

    October
    1 218 Gerritsen, Tess The Keepsake
    2 219 Parker, Robert B. Hush Money
    3 220 Woods, Stuart Hot Mahogany
    4 221 Browne, Sylvia Book of Angels
    4 222 CWiklik, Robert King Philip
    5 223 Gilbert, Elizabeth Eat, Prey, Love
    6 224 Fleming, Julia Spencer- A FountianFilled with Blood
    7 225 Green, Jane The Othr Woman
    8 226 Khdir, Kate Little Ghost
    8 227 Venezia, Mike George Washington
    8 228 Knutson, Barbara Love and Raost Chicken
    9 229 Browne, Sylvia Book of Angels
    11 230 Osbourne, Mary Pope Haunted Castle on Hallows Eve
    12 231 Oates, Joyce Carol Black Water
    13 232 Barclay, Linwood Too Close to Home
    14 233 Jarell, randall Snow -White and the sevn Dwarfs
    14 234 Early, Margaret Sleeping Beauty
    15 235 Howe, James The Celery Stalks at Midnight
    16 236 Stewart, May Thornyhold
    17 237 Cornwell, Patricia Postmortem
    19 238 Rice, Lu Anne True Blue
    20 239 Cornwell, Patricia Cruel and Unusual
    21 240 Spencer, M. D. The Locked Room
    22 241 Neggers, Carla Kiss the Moon
    24 242 Lewis, Beverly The Longing
    26 243 Koontz, Dean Hideaway
    27 244 Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw Apple Trees
    28 245 Illsley, Linda Cheese
    29 246 Brown, Sandra Chill Factor
    30 247 Hall, Kathleen Page The Body in the Belfry
    31 248 Parker, Robert B Looking for Rachel Wallace finish
    31 249 Plath, Sylvia The Bell Bar
    32

    Nov
    1 250 Hoyt-Goldsmith, Diane Day of the Dead
    2 251 Stein, R. Conrad The Story of D Day
    3 252 3Grace, Catherine O’Neil 1621 Thanksgiving
    5 253 Sandford, John Easy Prey
    6 254 Carbone, Elisa Blood on the Rive: James Town 1607
    7 255 Brown, Sandra In a Class by Itself
    8 256 Friedman / Patterson Against All Medical Advice
    9 257 Maguire, Margo Norwyck’s Lady
    10 258 Parker, Robert B. Thin Air
    11 259 Benson, Michael Murder in Connecticut
    12 260 Cornwell, Patricia The Last Prccinct
    13 261 Jessop, Carolyn Escape
    14 262 Koontz, Dearn R. Ligtning
    15 263 Parker, Robert B Rough Weathr
    16 264 Jackson, Lisa A Husband to Remember
    18 265 Drinnan, Neil Izzy and Eve
    19 266 Hildick, W. W. The Cae of the Dragon in Distress
    19 267 Parker, Robert B. Promissed Land
    20 268 Clark, Mary Jane Do You Want to Know a Secret
    21 269 Moore, Margaret The Overlord’s Bride
    22 270 Brenan, Allison The Prey
    23 271 Yorke, Margaret A Small Deceit
    24 272 O’Nan, Stewart Last Night at the Lobster
    25 273 Koontz, Dean Seize the Night
    26 274 MacDonald, John D he Long hLavendar Look
    27 275 Patterson, James Cross Country
    28 276 Brown, Sandra Words of Silk
    29 277 Hooper, Kay Hunting Fear
    30 278 Neggers, Carla Cold Purshit
    30 279 Mayer, Marianne Noble-hearted Kate
    30
    Dec
    1 280 reeman, Dorthy Rhodes Kwanzaa
    2 281 Brennan, Allison The Hunt
    3 282 Koontz, Dean Seize the Night
    4 283 Moore, Margaret The Overlord’s Bridge read earlier)
    5 284 Gerritsen, Tedss Harvest
    7 285 Patent, Dorothy Hinshaw Ponpei
    8 286 Hoper, Kay Holiday Spirit
    9 287 Kleypas, Lisa Surender
    10 288 Hooks, William H. The Legend of the White doe
    11 289 Clark, Mary Jane Do You Promise Not to Tell?
    12 290 cassedy, Sylvia Behind the Attick Wall
    13 291 Morrison, Toni Beloved
    14 293 Brown, Sandra Stand Off
    15 294 McCormick, Maureen Here’s the Story
    16 295 Lindsey, Johanna Tender Rebel
    17 296 Hooper, Van B. Christmas Around the World
    18 297 Cornewell, Patricia Scarpetta
    19 298 Caen, Herb The Cable Car
    19 299 Evanovitch, Janet Plum Lovin’
    20 300 Koontz, Dean Your Heart Belongs to Me
    21 301 Stein, Sara B. About Handicaps
    21 302 Ben-Zvi, Rebecca Tova Four Side ts, Eighte Nights

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