So how do most people decide what number to set as their yearly challenge goal?

For example, I only read 12 books last year, so I thought I’d go for something attainable and only put my goal at five books. Now that I’m using Pagebound, I’ve already read 10 🫣 so maybe I should have set it higher? I’m curious about how other people determine their yearly challenge goal.

(As a side note, this is my first time posting an original post in the Pagebound Club, so let me know if I overlooked a similar post or if this post should go elsewhere!)

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Graphic: Murder Death Fire/Fire Injury Violence

Moderate: Suicide Blood Grief

Minor: Rape Vomit Death of a parent

I know there’s been so many appreciation posts here, and at the risk of sounding redundant, I’d like to share anyway.

I joined Pagebound on January 2nd thinking it could just be one more little book tracker for me to try out. I had no idea it would be the community that would not only be the exclusive book app I use, but it would also pull me off of all other social media too. Two months ago, I never would’ve believed there was a corner of the internet that could actually be so positive that doomscrolling could become a thing of the past in my day to day life.

If I was to list all of the things I love about PB, I’d probably break the forum. So I’ll just say this:

I’m incredibly grateful to have a space to talk about books, connect with likeminded individuals, and have a resource to help me find books I never would’ve otherwise found on my own. And my favorite thing of all: a welcome and warm space for queerness and diversity, something generally lacking online. I love that I can connect with others in the community and talk about things like my wife, without fear of judgement or hatred. In these uncertain times in the world, I am so grateful to feel a part of something instead of apart.

Thank you fellow Boundlings for being a safe and cozy space for everyone, and for being such an incredible resource! 🤍🤍🤍