/r/52book
A subreddit for the participants of the 52 Book Challenge (one book per week for a year) to discuss their progress and discoveries.
A subreddit for the participants of the 52 Book Challenge to discuss their progress and discoveries.
FAQs:
Q: What are the participation rules?
A: There are only two rules for participation:
Set a goal to read X number of books in the year (it doesn't have to be 52)
Read that many books
Q: What are the rules for posting?
Each Sunday, the moderators make a weekly post, which is stickied at the top of the page. Members can participate in that post to discuss what you've read, and what you're planning to read.
During the last week of the year, the moderators post "round up" posts for lists of books completed, favorites, least favorites, etc.
Please check for round-up and list posts before making a new one.
We try to keep this sub fairly focused on the weekly discussions. We will remove individual posts that are more appropriate for the aggregated threads to keep the front page clear. This includes “book XX of 52” or single book posts.
Q: I just found this sub. Can I start even though it's not Week 1?
A: Yes, we won't hold it against you.
Q: Do you have to start and finish a book each week?
A: No. We all get into reading slumps at some point in the year. The goal is to complete your challenge by the end of the year.
Q: I'm reading a book with multiple novels contained in one volume. How should I count it?
A: Count each one individually. Or count the collection as a whole. It's entirely up to you.
Q: Can I count a novella as a book?
A: Yes. Unless you don't want to, in which case don't.
Q: Do graphic novels count?
A: If you want to count graphic novels, do it! Are you sensing a theme here?
Q: What about an audiobook?
A: Some people think that listening to an audiobook is not the same as reading the book. Some of those same people are probably sociopaths. What do I know? Count them if you are not one of those people.
Q: Can I count a short story?
A: This is probably stretching it, but you know what - it's your challenge, count whatever you feel is appropriate. The goal is to read more.
Q: How do I add a spoiler?
A: >!spoiler!< spoiler
Q: How do I find a picture of all of the books I've read this year?
A: Go on goodreads, and make sure you're on the desktop site. Find your yearly challenge, and take a screenshot. When you post it, maybe post a list in the comments of some books that you liked or didn't like. Just something to generate a little discussion.
Looking for book suggestions?
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My October reads!
27 books for October! Started reading at the end of July, my goal is 100 books. I am 81/100!
08:44 UTC
October Reads (41-47 of 52)
Wow, I think I’ll actually reach 52 this year😁!
01:34 UTC
30/24 Twenty Tales from the War Zone by John Simpson
⭐️⭐️⭐️
It’s a good quick read but I think from a journalist like John Simpson, I expected a bit more depth and analysis. Irrespective, it’s good synopsis of his travels around the world and an interesting read.
01:08 UTC
Week 45 what are you reading?
Hey guys!!
Welcome to November how crazy is that! Only about 7 weeks left in the year
I'm still trucking along pretty well with my goal still a few books behind but I'm eating into the deficit
This week I'm technically reading 3 but in reality only reading one
I was reading Book of doors by Gareth Brown and Games Gods play by Abigail Owen but I have put them on the backburner right now to read
Throne of secrets by Kerri Maniscalco. I have been waiting all year for this to come out so jumped on it as soon as it did. I'm only 100 or so pages in but I am already loving it and can tell I'm going to really like Adriana as a character
How about you guys what are you reading?
23:31 UTC
56/65: Asa The Girl Who Turned Into A Pair Of Chopsticks
A little trip into the bizarre world between real and unreal. A fable-like exploration of the thin veil separating normal and abnormal, the three short stories all follow female protagonists through their individual journeys. The afterword by Sayaka Murata is perfect, as the stories remind me of Murata’s work.
4/5
21:32 UTC
October reads 62-72/62 (new goal is 82)
This was a good month of reads. Perfume, Bullet Train, and Salems Lot were my favorites. My least favorite was A Night In The Lonesome October.
18:24 UTC
35/52. Laura Cumming - Thunderclap: A memoir of art and life & sudden death. A touching ode to 17th century Dutch art weaved together with the author’s relationship with her father who was also a painter.
The book is also includes a backdrop of the explosion in Delft in 1654 that devastated much of Delft, killing one artist Carel Fabritius who painted ‘The Goldfinch’.
15:40 UTC
47/52 Tarzan of the Apes
Despite the, shall we say, “outdated cultural depictions” and the blatant imperialist superiority, this was a surprisingly thoughtful piece of work. It’s easy to see why this story caught the imagination of so many and became wildly popular. Underneath the candy coating of Romanticism, there is a core of 19th century Rational thought about what it means to be human, and whether we are in some way distinct in the natural world. The sheer brutality and casual disregard for both animal and human life is far from the Disneyfied version of this story for sure.
12:07 UTC
66/72: I'm almost done with "I'm Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter'. Man, I didn't think I'd get so attached to a fictional character.
Maybe it's because I lost my dad not too long ago, but I can relate quite a bit with the MC's grief. Ive read some reviews where people see her as unlikable but for me she's just a teenager who is not only trying to find herself but deal with grief and clashes. I have a lot of empathy for her. I really really loved this book and I highly recommend it.
02:20 UTC
October Progress [50/40]!
00:35 UTC
October progress- up to 53 books!
I hit 52 with Master Slave Husband Wife, so I decided to tackle the longest books in my library’s app. Don Quixote surprised me at making me laugh! Colleen Hoover was drivel, and I like the others!
22:09 UTC
October Reads and Stats 15/100
I’m super behind on my goal for the year and won’t finish because of a huge multi-month slump. Thankfully, though, I’ve figured out the issue and hope to finish the year strong.
21:19 UTC
october
i love giving out 5s 😋
18:56 UTC
Finished my goal 30/30(finished)31/30(started)
The Virgin Suicides by Jeffrey Eugenides was heartbreaking, especially the last part where they go back a year later to the scene of the party.
The Crying of Lot 49 - looking forward to reading this, I'm a big fan of Pynchon.
18:54 UTC
October reads!
October was a busy month! Enjoyed almost all the books I ended up reading.
18:50 UTC
October Books
[titles in comments]
18:37 UTC
113-129/52 October - some beautiful letdowns, lots of bloody good reads 💕
18:29 UTC
(80/52) read some really good ones in October!
probably would have read more, but i got into a week long slump with Rouge by Mona Awad before I finally DNF'd it, and then another slump with Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison (also DNF'd). i didn't get around to any Stephen King classics (Carrie & Salem's Lot) like i'd planned either - oh well, next spooky season!
18:02 UTC
October, 45-47: Continued on my first journey to King's Dark Tower 🌹🐺🤠 and Maas' ACOMAF was a good time 🧚🥵🤷♂️
16:49 UTC
October recap 66/75
Similar to last month, I added so some horror into my rotation. Ratings are as follows
Dark Age 4.5/5
Light Bringer 4/5
Incidents Around the House 4/5
This Thing Between Us 3.5
The Martyr 3.5
The Hunger of the Gods 3.5
The Haunting of Hill House 3/5
The Deep 2/5
16:34 UTC
October Reading Wrap-up
7 books. I enjoyed all, but my favorite was Tower of Dawn - 5 stars! I have only one book left in the Throne of Glass Series. Home Front would have been 5 stars, but it was so devastatingly sad because I know so many of our military families have experienced similar situations. Sisters of Fortune was a Titanic historical fiction novel, and my favorite part was that it included how it was on the ship that rescued the survivors. It was something I’ve never seen in previous Titanic stories. 2024 Reading 52 Challenge: 85/52
16:29 UTC