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Finding a good reading challenge is challenging

  I write a book column for Duplin Times in Kenansville, N.C. called the Book Nerd. This is my January column, which is about finding a reading challenge. In 2016, I had every intention of doing a reading challenge but life managed to get in the way. So for the last three weeks, I have looked at various reading challenges. But this year, instead of choosing and forgetting about it, I will proudly post it near my computer so I will see, remember and do it. In 2016, I read about 25 books. I think it was a good number considering how busy my life is along with the sheer number of magazines I receive at home and from other people. There are tons of reading challenges out there. I wanted a challenge but didn’t want to be frustrated at the end of the year. This is the closest thing I can do to participating in a book club. This will help me make time to curl up on the couch or in my favorite coffee shop with a book. After looking at various challenges, I narrowed it down to five. The “52