I was reading an article in the Wall Street Journal, an op-ed by Karl Rove, talking about how he and President Bush have an annual contest to see who can read the most books. I thought it sounded like a really fun idea, so I’ve decided to start a 2009 book-reading contest here at Daddy Dan.
So, who’s up for it? I can keep track of everyone’s reading list here, and I’ll set up a special page where everyone can keep up with how everyone else is doing.
While the contest is just for fun, we’ll still need some ground rules:
• I’ll keep track of both number of books read and number of pages read. The number of pages read will be based on what the book’s Amazon.com page says.
• Text books and magazines are ineligible.
• You can read the same book more than once, but it will only count once in your score.
Any other rules you think I should add?
It would also be fun to have prizes for the winners. I’ll start it off with a $25 Amazon.com gift card. If you’d like to donate an additional prize, please let me know!
Please let me know in the comments or send me an e-mail at danthedaddy@gmail.com if you’re considering participating. Once I get a list of people (and get your feedback on the rules) I’ll send out an e-mail with the official rules.
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#1 by Andi on January 8th, 2009
Sounds fun, but I warn you, I am an avid and voracious reader…when do we start and does what we’ve read so far in 2009 count?
Looking forward to it!
#2 by Daddy Dan on January 8th, 2009
We’ll start when I send out the e-mail, and yes, it starts from 1/1/09
#3 by romi on January 8th, 2009
That’s such a fun idea! I don’t read nearly as often as I could, but that’s because I’ve decided to err on the side of “way too aggressive” writing goals…lol…but hopefully it will payoff one day
#4 by Daddy Dan on January 8th, 2009
So you’re in? =-)
#5 by Miss on January 8th, 2009
I’m in. Same question as Andi, does what we’ve already read count?
This is a great idea! I’m totally pimping it out.
Misss last blog post..Flash Backs
#6 by Daddy Dan on January 8th, 2009
Yes! Thanks for the pimp out!
#7 by Sensibly Sassy on January 8th, 2009
I”m in! Can we count what we already read in ‘09?
Sensibly Sassys last blog post..School Is Back In Session
#8 by Daddy Dan on January 8th, 2009
Yes, starts on 1/1/09.
#9 by Andrea on January 8th, 2009
I’ll play!
#10 by Daddy Dan on January 8th, 2009
Cool!
#11 by Texan Mama on January 8th, 2009
I’d love to play but I spend too damn much time reading blogs. And making PB&J sandwiches. And playing Uno. And tying shoes. If you have any of those type of contests, I’m totally in!
Texan Mamas last blog post..Maybe She’s Just Like Me
#12 by Daddy Dan on January 8th, 2009
I’ll let you know!
#13 by Vic on January 8th, 2009
Sounds great – count me in!
Vics last blog post..I Bruise Easily (or Bella ain’t got nothin on me)
#14 by katelin on January 8th, 2009
oh i would love to join, fun idea. especially since it’s in my new year’s plans to get through at least 25, so maybe now i’ll be motivated to read more!
#15 by Al_Pal on January 8th, 2009
Saw this via re-tweet. Considering I’m already on my second book of the year, I think I’ll have to consider myself in!
I’m VDog’s sis, if that means anything to you. ;p
#16 by Kate on January 8th, 2009
Count me in! I’ve been keeping track of my books on my book blog for a year now..http://www.katies101books.blogspot.com/
Kates last blog post..Reminiscing
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#17 by Dan on January 9th, 2009
I’ve just finished reading the entire internet. does that count? Admittedly I started on December the 31st.
Dans last blog post..An Englishman in Wisconsin
#18 by Michelle & The City on January 9th, 2009
Count me in – I just finished a book 2 days ago(So at least my count won’t be zero
)!
Michelle & The Citys last blog post..We Are Just Breakable Girls & Boys
#19 by tiffany on January 9th, 2009
i would love to be in on this!! besides actually seeing how much i read, i can get suggestions for new books!!
tiffanys last blog post..i hate jack bass!!
#20 by jennster on January 9th, 2009
i’ll totally do it. i’ll suck, but i’ll do it.
jennsters last blog post..i am in the airport
#21 by Linda on January 9th, 2009
Oh, okay… I guess I can join the fun since I’ve been promoting your challenge (as long as we count pages and not books – I hardly ever finish my mostly non-fiction books.) I promise I won’t win.
My daughter, on the other hand (who runs the teen version of my blog), is drooling over that $25 Amazon gift card. Is there an age limit?
Lindas last blog post..A twitter experiment/challenge
#22 by Zoeyjane on January 10th, 2009
I’m IN. But I have to warn you – last year I read 74 and it was a slow year. I’m on book #4, so far.
I don’t sleep much.
I think we need a button, yo.
Zoeyjanes last blog post..On Sudden Realizations
#23 by Lauryn on January 14th, 2009
This is a great idea and I’d love to participate, but I don’t think there’s any way I could even begin to compete. I love reading and I miss it, but I NEVER have time to read for pleasure these days with work and school. So sad
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