2013 reading challenges...

This year like all years I wanted to take too many reading challenges which keep me motivated to read more and more, so I sat down to take a stock of my unread collection in my bookshelf. I realised that I have become a book hoarder instead of a book reader. So, I have decided this year to read the books which I already have. Also, have decided that I will not be buying books till I clear half of my unread books from my bookshelf.

"I, hereby, pledge not to buy more than 5 books in the year 2013 :( "

I am quite saddened by this fact because buying books is as much thrilling as reading is. But, its OK for this year. I read 30 books in the year 2012, so just to outdo myself - I will be reading 32 books in year 2013. Hence, I am taking Book Vixen's 2013 reading challenge.

I am going for "Getting my heart rate up – Read 1–5 more books" level as I have my personal goals as well so I might not get much time to read.

I'm listing the books which I have to read this year. The ones in blue are already sitting on by bookshelf.

1. Mistress by Anita Nair
2. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
3. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling  
4. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
5. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
6. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
7. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling 
8. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
9. The Rozabal Line by Ashwin Sanghi
10. Chanakya's Chant by Ashwin Sanghi
11. The Krishna Key by Ashwin Sanghi
12. The Immortals of Meluha by Amish Tripathi
13. The Secret of the Nagas by Amish Tripathi
14. The Oath of the Vayuputras by Amish Tripathi – expected in March 2013
15. Deception Point by Dan Brown
16. The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown
17. Next release by Yashodhara Lal – expected in August 2013
18. Next release by Sophie Kinsella – expected in June 2013
19. Home by Manju Kapur
20. The Immigrant by Manju Kapur
21. Difficult Daughters by Manju Kapur
22. The Zoya Factor by Anuja Chauhan
23. The Princess Diaries: Take Two by Meg Cabot
24. The Mistress of Spices by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
25. The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga
26. Last Man in Tiger by Aravind Adiga 
27. Krishna's Konfessions by Smita Jain
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So, you see I am left with a choice of just 5 books in the whole year. :(

Anyway, I am happy that this hobby of mine will be lighter on pocket this year :). Looking for some good challenges which get aligned with my list. I think I saw one related to reading mythology & fantasy - will link it soon. Also, I plan to review all the books I read this year, I am sure there will be a challenge related to this as well - Will link it soon... Luck needed!!!

Happy 2013 to all of you!!!

Keep Shattering Keys...

Kshipra