You would think that, starting yet another challenge this close to the end of the year, when I still have some work ahead of me to actually finish the rest of the ones I have signed up to is a little daft, wouldn’t you?

But this one allows and even encourages you have crossovers with other challenges, so we’re alright there, but what I really do like about it, is the focus it will give me on clearing the TBR pile!

I’ll let S.Krishna explain:

Any non-review books that are on your shelves and/or review copies that have been on your shelves for over six months. This means that recent review copies and library books are not eligible for this challenge! However, that doesn’t mean the book has to have been out for six months in order for the review copy to be eligible.

This challenge will work a little differently than other challenges. Instead of picking a set number of books to read during this time period, you will pick a percentage. This means that a certain percentage of the books you read during these two months will have to qualify for this challenge. For example, let’s say you pick 40% and you end up reading 10 books in October and November. 4 of those books would have to qualify for this challenge in order for you to complete it. I am setting a minimum percentage of 20%.

I’m going to go for a target of 33.% I can manage 1 in 3 surely! I mean I know there are some great new books out, or due out, and books I’ve got due from the library, but still I can manage that. I know I can…

Probably.

I’ll be keeping track of my reads and current percentage, here on this page, so keep calling back and making sure I’m keeping on track!

Current Rate: 38.46%

Off the Shelf

1. The Ghost of Thomas Kemp by Penelope Lively
2. Graven Images by Paul Fleischman
3. A Certain Slant of Light by Laura Whitcomb
4. Hard Love by Ellen Wittlinger
5. Animal Farm by George Orwell

New to the TBR Pile

1. The Ask and the Answer by Patrick Ness
2. The Red Tree by Shaun Tann
3. Bat Lash (Guns and Roses) by Peter Brandvold and Sergio Aragonés, with artwork by John Severin
4. After the Moment by Garret Freymann-Weyr
5. Fables #1 Legends in Exile by Bill Willingham
6. The Magicians by Lev Grossman
7. Château d’Argol by Julien Gracq
8. At the Edge of Light by Maria Peura

Visit the challenge page to find out more and sign up yourself!