December Books - 2014 Real Book Challenge Roundup

I took it easy in December in terms of real books. I'd spent so many weeks trying to get through an endless cascade of library loans that I was ready to finish off the ones I had and start some of the books I'd bought. Instead, the Christmas season put me in the mood for a little holiday cheer and I indulged in holiday stories. Gosh was it a nice departure for me. I really enjoyed the lightness and quickness of the stories I read.

I read 31 books in December, 3 of which were real books. That brings me to a grand total of 110 books for my 2014 Real Book Challenge. Not too shabby, right?

Looking back at 2014, I've realized my reading goals were a little high for my schedule. My Real Book Challenge goal of 100 wasn't bad, but my GoodReads goal of 175 made me feel like I had to be reading all the time so I didn't fall behind. Not gonna lie. It took a bit of the fun out of it and I'm going to be a little more realistic with my goals this year.

As for the Real Book Challenge? I had so much fun with it. I love books in all forms but there's something about turning pages that is so satisfying!

FicFare and Swoony Boys Podcast are doing the Real Book Challenge again in 2015. I've set a conservative goal at 50 books which I'm likey to up later on. I want to be challenged, but I don't want to feel like it's something I can't accomplish. That will defeat the purpose of the challenge which is to have fun reading.The details for the 2015 Real Book Challenge can be found here if you'd like to join or find out what it's all about. There is also a GoodReads group. And while you're at GoodReads, this is me. Add me as a friend! I'd love to find more people to discuss books with.

2014 Real Book Challenge Goal: 100
December Real Books: 3
Total Books Read So Far: 110
Number Of Books Still To Read To Hit Goal: Goal Met!

The real books I read in December are: