It’s the half-way mark for 2025 and time to check in on our Audiobook Challenge. This event is hosted by Caffeinated Reviewer and That’s What I’m Talking About. Are you on target? Perhaps you are ahead or fear all is lost? Check-in and be sure to enter the mid-year giveaway.
Just a refresher on 2025 Achievement Levels.
Achievement Levels
- 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+
- I Can’t Hear You (earbuds always in) 125-150
- Audibly Addicted (listening to all the books 24/7) 150+
Will you increase or are you on track?
Share Your Mid-Year Stats
Link your bookshelf, blog post etc. showing your work in progress, then comment below letting us know how you are doing!
Enter The Mid-Year Giveaway
Giveaway closes on July 19, 2025 at 11:59 pm (CST) One winner can choose 2 month membership to Libro.fm (2 credits) or $30.00 Chirp Gift Card. May the odds be forever in your favor.
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About Kimberly
Kimberly is a coffee loving book addict who reads and listens to fictional stories in all genres. Whovian, Ravenclaw, Howler and proud Nonna. She owns and manages Caffeinated PR. The coffee is always on and she is ready to chat. BlueSky | Facebook | Instagram
Mal - Tales Of A Bookbug
I’m so happy that I surpassed my goal for this year(for the very first time!). Thinking about bumping it up now!
Kimberly
That is awesome!!
Jen Twimom
I”m ahead of my goal! First time in at least two years!!
Kimberly
Sweet. I am on target. Hopefully I will make my level. 🤣
Rachel @Waves of Fiction
I’m on target! Thanks again for hosting ladies!
Kimberly
Happy to hear that Rachel 😊
carol
I think I have to bump my goal up. I’ve listened to 50 so far. I’m going for the 100 club, I guess.
Kimberly
Wahoo! Great job Carol.
Rachel Kokes
My goal was Binge Listener, but I am going to bump it up to My Precious as I already have 19. My favorite audiobook so far this year is You’re Going to Make It by Lysa TerKeurst. Also, my 2025 participation number is 34. I did it wrong. Sorry about that!
Kimberly
No worries on the # Rachel. I’ve got you. I am so excited you are raising your goal! That is awesome!
AliciaSplendeur
My goal is 20 books, and I’ve listened to 7 so far.
I think I’ll reach my goal, I just need to stop doomscrolling. Lol
Kimberly
Yes! Best of luck Alicia.
Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoard
My goal was 12 books, and I have listened to 13 books so far, so I’m doing really well! Only 4 of them were books I had never read before, though. The rest were rereads, although for many of those, it was the first time I had listened to the audiobook (as opposed to reading the print book or ebook.)
Kimberly
Fantastic job!
Angela (Angel's Book Nook)
Thanks for hosting. I’m on track to complete my goal. I’ve listen to 14/15 audiobooks so far for the year. ^_^
Kimberly
Sweet!
blodeuedd
Checking in 😀
Doing ok
Kimberly
Glad to hear that Linda!
Marla
I’ve finished 21 so far, so I’m increasing my goal since I’m pretty sure I’m going to surpass the upper limit of my original goal.
Kimberly
Go Marla! That is awesome.
Jonetta | Blue Mood Café
I’ve listened to 77 books and am on pace to reach or surpass my challenge goal. Two of my most favorite this year are Broken Country and The Bright Years.
Kimberly
Thanks for sharing favorites. You are doing awesome!
nickimags @ Secret Library Book Blog
I’ve listened to 39 audiobooks so far this year, and I’m hoping to make to 100 for the 100 Club! 🤞
Kimberly
You’ve got this!
nickimags @ Secret Library Book Blog
Thanks!
Jodie | That Happy Reader
I’m at 33/50 as of June 30. My favourite audiobook so far in 2025 is Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid.
Sophie
Oops I realized I still need to post my update! Next Friday I swear!
Kimberly
Hehe….I look forward to it.
Leslie @ Books Are The New Black
I have crushed my goal…. by a lot. haha. Thanks for hosting this!!
Leslie @ Books Are The New Black
Also- I have LOVED the Dungeon Crawler Carl audiobooks!!!
Kimberly
Great job Leslie! I hope you raise the bar! Thanks for the rec.
Laurel-Rain Snow
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Sophia Rose
Thanks so much for hosting, Kimberly!
I’m right on track to hit my goal and I’m super excited for the second half of the challenge. Here’s my update post: ‘m really excited about the pace I’ve been setting myself for the challenge. If all goes well and I keep it up, I will hit my end of the year goal.
Kimberly
That is fantastic, although admittedly I am not surprised..lol
Anne - Books of My Heart
I’m having fun with the audiobook challenge this year. I’ve read 90 out of 125 so I am pretty sure I will make my goal. I’m really glad you have check ins but don’t have us link up every book read. My post is tomorrow as part of my Sunday post but I grabbed the link for this linky.
Anne - Books of My Heart
Ugh it said 2 when I added my link and then was 3 when I finished UGH so my number on the linky entry is wrong.
Kimberly
No worries. I’ve got you.
Kimberly
That is great news Anne.
Taylor (Books&Beanies)
I absolutely love this challenge. I’ve read 18 audiobooks so far this year but my favorite has probably been either Sunrise on the Reaping or Dinner with Vampires. Happy reading!
Kimberly
I love a good paranormal. Great job on listening!
Kim
I’d say I’m on schedule with 44 books listened to out of my goal of 75! #45 is just a few hours from being finished, so I’m pretty positive about my progress and think I’ll make it there by the end of the year! 😀
Kim
Oh, and I’d say my favorite audiobook this year so far has been Patrice McDonough’s A Slash of Emerald. Forgot to mention that lol. 😉
Kimberly
That is awesome Kim, and yes I ‘d say you are on track!