This will be my fourth year participating in this challenge! Hosted by Caffeinated Reviewer and Hot Listens, the challenge is one of my favorites as I LOVE audiobooks. I’m most definitely a Marathoner!
Challenge Details
- Runs January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019. You can join at any time.
- The goal is to find a new love for audios or to outdo yourself by listening to more audios in 2019 than you did in 2018.
- Books must be in audio format (CD, MP3, etc.)
- ALL genres count.
- Re-reads and crossovers from other reading challenges are allowed.
- You do not have to be a book blogger to participate; you can track your progress on Goodreads, Facebook, LibraryThing, etc.
- If you’re a blogger grab the button and do a quick post about the challenge to help spread the word. If you’re not a blogger you can help by posting on Facebook or Tweeting about the challenge.
- Updates plus a giveaway will be posted twice during the year. The first update will be June 30, 2019, and the last update will take place on December 15, 2019.
Achievement Levels
- Newbie (I’ll give it a try) 1-5
- Weekend Warrior (I’m getting the hang of this) 5-10
- Stenographer (can listen while multitasking) 10-15
- Socially Awkward (Don’t talk to me) 15-20
- Binge Listener (Why read when someone can do it for you) 20-30
- My Precious (I had my earbuds surgically implanted) 30+
- Marathoner (Look Ma No Hands) 50+
Yay, I didn’t know yet they had posted the challenge. I’ve been waiting. I’ll have to make my post for the challenge! Do you know if there will be a specific shelf name this year like audio-2000 on Goodreads? I think I will be a Marathoner for 2019. Anne – Books of My Heart
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I don’t know. It’s Jennifer’s group and I’m unsure if she’s continuing for 2019. I hope she does!
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I’ve been doing this challenge as well this year and I’m between My Precious and Marathoner. I’ll definitely be signing up again.
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I didn’t know that, Nicki! That’s great.
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I’m a marathoner as well!!! ❤️❤️❤️
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We’ve a lot of listening ahead of us!
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It does sound like a cool challenge😊
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It really is, especially if you like listening to audiobooks.
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Yep, I do love listening to audiobooks. I’ll follow along and see what you guys are listening to. Have fun😊
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I’m joining the challenge for 2019 but my goal will only be 25 audiobooks. I plan on focusing on my print and ebook TBRs in 2019.
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That’s wonderful, Jennifer! I’m glad you’re continuing.
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I listen to at least 4 audio books per week right now, so would have no problem reaching the Marathoner level. My problem is keeping track and posting to challenges. I will give it a go, but can’t promise I will be diligent. I will make a shelf on my Goodreads profile to add them to and see if this works.
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Carla, I think all you need do is tag them on your blog and when it’s time to report, search on your tag and link to that page. Last year I used a Goodreads shelf and a group.
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Good idea, I will add that tag. As well I added a Goodreads shelf.
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Look Ma No Hands! Thanks for sharing and good luck!
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😁😁I’m psyched!
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In the last couple of years I’ve started listening to a lots of audiobooks. I’ve never done a reading challenge specific to audiobooks, so I might give this one a go.
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I hope you do, Darinda. It’s what got me started.
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May give this a try 🤔
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Hope you do!
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Woo hoo, my marathoner friend! I really need to get back into my audiobooks this year, so I’m hoping to join you. I bought the new paper white that plays audios, so I’m hoping that will make it easier for me to listen, too. AND I have some great audios just waiting- looking at you, Becoming! Good luck with your challenge, Jonetta! ♥️
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Thanks, Jennifer! I do hope you listen to more audios this year as they’re using some amazing talent these days. I listen to the books on my phone (transferred from Overdrive) and love it that way (connects with my car audio, Amazon Echo).
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I love listening to podcasts but I’ve never really tried listening to audiobooks- what do you use to listen to yours? 🙂
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I have the audiobooks on my phone. A few years ago, my hubby bought me a fabulous pair of Bose wireless headphones that I love almost more than life. I wear them while cleaning, cooking and other mindless tasks. I also have my phone synced with my car’s audio system for road trips, long and around town.
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I can’t wait to see what books you listen to in 2019. Happy New Year.
Melanie @ Hot Listens & Books of My Heart
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I’ve already got half of them lined up! Happy New Year.
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Cool challenge!
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It really is, Saania!
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