2019 Reading Challenge
2019 READING
CHALLENGE
Participants 4,349,860
Books Pledged 282,666,505
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Thomas has read 81 of 80 books in 2019.
THOMAS’S 2019 BOOKS
  • Uneasy Street by Rachel Sherman
  • Jade City by Fonda Lee
  • Some of Us Are Very Hungry Now by Andre  Perry
  • Your House Will Pay by Steph Cha
  • Are You Listening? by Tillie Walden
  • Girl, Woman, Other by Bernardine Evaristo
  • The Revolution Will Not Be Funded by Incite! Women of Color Agai...
  • Hunger by Lan Samantha Chang
  • Sabrina & Corina by Kali Fajardo-Anstine
  • Deathless by Catherynne M. Valente
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message 1: by Thomas (new)

Thomas For any inquiring minds: I settled on 80 because Ariana Grande released her song "No Tears Left To Cry" on 4/20 in 2018 (4 x 20 = 80) and that song has been so emotionally healing amidst a tumultuous year. Also, I want to push myself to commit to reading for fun despite all my grad school obligations. Sending everyone luck, perseverance, and warmth as we embark on our reading challenges. <3


message 2: by Monica (new)

Monica St. Dennis Fun reading during grad school is rough but so worth it. :)


message 3: by Hanna (new)

Hanna Can totally relate to this and thank you! Best of luck to you too and let the reading challenge commence :)


message 4: by Caroline (new)

Caroline Good luck, Thomas! I set my goal for 80 books last year and it was totally doable. I'm pushing for 100 this year... we'll see haha.


message 5: by Thomas (new)

Thomas Monica: Yep it's rough but so necessary to maintain a harmony-filled, meaningful life. :)

Hanna: Thank you for the well wishes and for sharing how it's relatable, sending you luck and reading joy!

Caroline: Thank you, good luck to you too! Congrats on reaching 80, good luck with 100, that's an impressive number to aim for.


message 6: by Sarah (new)

 Sarah Lumos Thomas wrote: "For any inquiring minds: I settled on 80 because Ariana Grande released her song "No Tears Left To Cry" on 4/20 in 2018 (4 x 20 = 80) and that song has been so emotionally healing amidst a tumultuo..."

I think it is so commendable that you are pushing yourself to accomplish this goal despite your grad school obligations. Best of luck on your reading goals and I look forward to reading your reviews. :)


message 7: by Helen (new)

Helen Keep up the good work, Thomas! Hope you have a wonderful reading year. :-)


message 8: by Bri (new)

Bri Yessss congrats on making your goal!


message 9: by Wedyan (new)

Wedyan This is incredible , Thomas! Congrats on meeting your goal!! what an inspiration for grad students :)


message 10: by Cat (new)

Cat You’re inspiring me to up my goal for next year! Congrats on meeting your goal and broadening my to-read list!


message 11: by Thomas (new)

Thomas Sarah wrote: "Thomas wrote: "For any inquiring minds: I settled on 80 because Ariana Grande released her song "No Tears Left To Cry" on 4/20 in 2018 (4 x 20 = 80) and that song has been so emotionally healing am..."

It's so important to me to have a life outside of school so thank you Sarah for validating my reading journey! Hope you're well.

Helen wrote: "Keep up the good work, Thomas! Hope you have a wonderful reading year. :-)"

Thanks Helen! It has been wonderful. :)

Bri wrote: "Yessss congrats on making your goal!"

Thank u for everything, queen <3

Wedyan wrote: "This is incredible , Thomas! Congrats on meeting your goal!! what an inspiration for grad students :)"

Aw thank you Wedyan! Haha yes I looooove reading so grad school ain't gonna get in my way.

Cat wrote: "You’re inspiring me to up my goal for next year! Congrats on meeting your goal and broadening my to-read list!"

Aw thank you so much for taking the time to write this Cat, it genuinely motivates me to keep reading! While I don't think anyone should feel shame for reading fewer books, I think it's great for us to try to read as much as feels healthful and appropriate for us. Looking forward to seeing what resonates with you reading-wise!


message 12: by Florence Bernice (new)

Florence Bernice Your reading intensity is just amazing, Thomas. Congrats in completing your 80-book challenge!


message 13: by Belinda (new)

Belinda Well done. I wish you a great new bookyear in 2020. 🌹🌸☘️🦋


message 14: by Thomas (new)

Thomas Florence Bernice wrote: "Your reading intensity is just amazing, Thomas. Congrats in completing your 80-book challenge!"

Aw thank you Florence I appreciate that so much and your encouraging presence on Goodreads overall. Hope this new year brings great books for you. :)

Belinda wrote: "Well done. I wish you a great new bookyear in 2020. 🌹🌸☘️🦋"

Thank you so much Belinda, I'm wishing that for you as well!


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