Audiobook Challenge 2023: Mid-Year Update
I know, I know. I haven’t been staying on top of my progress for the Audiobook Challenge for this year. Before you know it, half the year is over and we’re already a good chunk into July. Anyway, you’ll be getting two quarters worth of updates in this post, which is just as well, because my numbers have been quite dismal compared to past years. On the bright side though, I guess this means I’ve been making a dent in my physical books TBR.
As a refresher, here’s a quick rundown on the challenge details again:
Challenge Details
- Runs January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023. 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 2023 than you did in 2022.
- Books must be in audio format (CD, MP3, etc.)
- ANY 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, etc. I recommend creating a shelf on Goodreads titled 2023 Audiobook Challenge. You can keep track and link the shelf.
- 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, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube or Tweet about the challenge.
- Updates plus a giveaway will be posted twice during the year. The first update will be July 2, 2023, and the last update will take place on December 30, 2023. You’ll have one week to link up and share your progress
Achievement Levels
What level will you choose?
- 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+
- Over-Achiever (Power Listener) 75+
- The 100 Club (Audiobook Addict) 100+
For the first half of the year I listened to 19 audiobooks, and I’m already padding my numbers by including the books where I listened to the audiobook edition for *at least a part of it* even if it was just a few chapters I fit in here and there while driving or doing chores. I thought maybe I could manage my soft goal of Marathoner this year, but looks like I may have to give up on my lofty ambitions and aim for My Precious!
Are you doing the 2023 Audiobook Challenge? If so, how are you doing?
The BiblioSanctum 
I did my update only a few days ago too 🤣
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It’s so easy to lose track of the time especially since the year is blowing by!
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Padding your numbers?!? Oh Mogsy, has it really come to this? I thought you had more respect, more honesty, than that. I think i’m going to go over to that little dark corner on your blog and cry there…
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Oh I know, for shame! How far I’ve fallen. I think I’ll come cry with you 😭😂
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You’ve still got time. 🙂 This list reminds me I need to get back to Mayne. I really liked Black Coral.
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Yes at the very least audiobooks are easier to consume with a busy schedule!
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Keep the faith. You can do it. My overall reading stats this year are terrible – just reading in general, but I think I can pull myself up some. I’m in your corner.
Lynn 😀
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Yep just gotta keep my head down and the earbuds in and just keep pushing 😁
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I’ve done 14 thus far myself, but a good half have been novellas. Might I suggest this approach? Or maybe teach your family sign language so that they don’t disturb your reading lol
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Good job 😊 Keep on listening
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Haha, it’s probably just easier to lock myself in a closet and ignore the world for a day. Or a week 😂
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