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Down the TBR Hole #193

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How it works:

  • Go to your Goodreads want-to-read shelf.
  • Order on ascending date added.
  • Take the first 5 (or 10 if you’re feeling adventurous) books
  • Read the synopses of the books
  • Decide: keep it or should it go?
My want-to-read shelf is back up to 1184 books. I finished a book, but added a couple to my wishlist.
This week’s books:

Goblin Quest by Jim C. Hines – KEEP. I love Hines’ “Magic Ex Libris” series, so when I found this at Half Price Books, I had to get it.

The Places That Scare You by Pema Chödrön – KEEP. I’ve been dealing with a lot of bitterness, resentment, and anger because of everything happening in my life over the past month, and I need to read this sooner rather than later.

Naked in the Zendo by Grace Schireson – KEEP. I’m not going to lie, I mostly bought this book because of the title, but also because I think it will be an excellent and humorous book about Life and Zen.

The Hanging City by Charlie N. Holmberg- KEEP. Up until recently, Holmberg has been one of my auto-buy authors. The only reason that has changed is because she has written so.many.books. and I can’t keep up. This is one I bought, and I will eventually get to it.

The Woman in the Library by Sulari Gentill – KEEP.  A Murder Mystery in a library? Yes, please, and thank you!
My want-to-read shelf is staying at 1184 books.

#FitReaders Check-In

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  • This check-in is for March 9th – 15th.
  • I finally got seeds started for celery, lettuce, basil, broccoli and some bell and sweet peppers.
  • Next weekend, I’ll be starting seeds for tomatoes.
  • Active Days: 1/5
  • Steps: 33,640
  • Miles: 13.55/16.31
  • Total Miles: 148.90/850
  • Zone Minutes: 38/150

Building the Book Fort

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“Building the Book Fort” is a weekly post where I track my bookish life.

Currently Reading:

  • The Comfort Book by Matt Haig
  • Harry Potter’s Bookshelf by John Granger
  • An Irish Country Doctor by Patrick Taylor
  • Essentialism by Greg McKeown
  • The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna

Finished:

  • Quicksilver by Callie Hart

Total pages read this week: 549

Total books read: 26 of 75

TBR (goal is -24): -7

#ShelfLove Challenge: 15 of 51

I found the perfect excuse for an impromptu readathon: I’ve got three library books to finish in three days, it’s supposed to rain all weekend, and I have no plans to go anywhere at all.

What are you reading? Let me know in the comments!

Down the TBR Hole #192

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How it works:

  • Go to your Goodreads want-to-read shelf.
  • Order on ascending date added.
  • Take the first 5 (or 10 if you’re feeling adventurous) books
  • Read the synopses of the books
  • Decide: keep it or should it go?
My want-to-read shelf is up to 1184 books. I bought a couple of books and added a couple more to my wishlist after finishing a couple of books this past week.
This week’s books:

The House Is on Fire by Rachel Beanland – GO. I can’t remember where I got this book from or why I bought it, and the synopsis did not spark my interest.

Fire Watch by Connie Willis – KEEP. This book is part of the “Oxford Time Travel” series, and I’m hoping to finally get to it this year during #SciFiSummer.

The Wishing Game by Meg Shaffer – KEEP. I’m getting Willy Wonka vibes from the synopsis, but instead of chocolate, it involves books. I might be way off, but I’ve heard great things about this book, so I’m in.

Our Hideous Progeny by C.E. McGill- KEEP. I’m going to give this one a chance because it was one of the picks for “Nightmares from Nowhere,” but I’m a bit skeptical.

The Unadulterated Cat by Terry Pratchett – KEEP.  I’m very much looking forward to reading this book, and I’ve only put it off because I would like to get through the “Discworld” series first. I may need to change that.
My want-to-read shelf is down one book to 1183. I’ll have to finish some books and try to not add anymore to my wishlist since I don’t think I’ll be getting rid of any books in the next post.

#FitReaders Check-In

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  • This check-in is for March 2nd – 8th.
  • My back bothered me off and on all week, but yesterday I went out to lunch with friends for International Women’s Day and now I’m having trouble walking despite not doing a whole lot. I won’t be doing anything today so that I can hopefully go to work tomorrow.
  • I was supposed to start some of the seeds for my garden (bell pepper and lettuce), but that won’t be happening today. That will have to be something else I will hopefully be able to do tomorrow after work.
  • Active Days: 0/5
  • Steps: 39,172
  • Miles: 15.76/16.31
  • Total Miles: 135.35/850
  • Zone Minutes: 16/150

Building the Book Fort

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“Building the Book Fort” is a weekly post where I track my bookish life.

Currently Reading:

  • The Comfort Book by Matt Haig
  • Harry Potter’s Bookshelf by John Granger
  • Quicksilver by Callie Hart
  • An Irish Country Doctor by Patrick Taylor

Finished:

  • Wintering by Katherine May
  • The Search for the Red Dragon by James A. Owen

Total pages read this week: 507

Total books read: 25 of 75

TBR (goal is -24): -6

#ShelfLove Challenge: 15 of 51

I’m back to trying to finish way too many library books before they’re due back instead of reading my own books (other than audiobooks). I’ve stopped putting anymore library books on hold so I can at least catch up with the books I’ve got checked out, and I’m hoping to start a 1:1 library book and book from my TBR once I am caught up.

What are you reading? Let me know in the comments!

Down the TBR Hole #191

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How it works:

  • Go to your Goodreads want-to-read shelf.
  • Order on ascending date added.
  • Take the first 5 (or 10 if you’re feeling adventurous) books
  • Read the synopses of the books
  • Decide: keep it or should it go?
My want-to-read shelf is up to 1180 books. I added a few more books to my wishlist after finishing a couple of books this past week.
This week’s books:

The Solitary Summer by Elizabeth von Arnim – KEEP. I’m hoping to get to this one this year.

Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree – KEEP. Legends & Lattes is one of my all-time favorites, so I’m very much looking forward to this prequel.

Booked for Death by Victoria Gilbert – KEEP. I loved the first book in Gilbert’s “Blue Ridge Library Mysteries,” and I’m hoping this first book in her “Booklover B&B Mysteries” will be just as good.

Can’t Judge a Book by its Murder by Amy Lillard- KEEP. I’m going to give this one a chance despite the synopsis sounding exactly like another bookstore-related Cozy Mystery I’ve read from another series.

The Road to Roswell by Connie Willis – KEEP.  Willis has become an auto-buy author for me, and I’m looking forward to hopefully reading this or at least one of her other books I have on my TBR this #SciFiSummer.
My want-to-read shelf is staying at 1180 books. There is only one book for the next post that I’m not immediately sure I’ll be keeping.

#FitReaders Check-In

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  • This check-in is for February 23rd – March 1st.
  • My Boyfriend and I took his Mom to German Village to walk around, go to the Book Loft, and eat lunch. Somehow, I over did it, and have been feeling worn out and not well since last night. I’m hoping some rest today will get me back to normal, but I’m not looking forward to work tomorrow.
  • Active Days: 1/5
  • Steps: 51,854
  • Miles: 20.87/16.31
  • Total Miles: 119.59/850
  • Zone Minutes: 38/150

Building the Book Fort

Published on by RachelleLeave a comment

“Building the Book Fort” is a weekly post where I track my bookish life.

Currently Reading:

  • The Comfort Book by Matt Haig
  • Harry Potter’s Bookshelf by John Granger
  • Wintering by Katherine May
  • Quicksilver by Callie Hart
  • The Search for the Red Dragon by James A. Owen

Finished:

  • The House Witch by Delemhach
  • The Whole Five Feet by Christopher R. Beha

Total pages read this week: 736

Total books read: 23 of 75

TBR (goal is -24): -9

#ShelfLove Challenge: 14 of 51

My Boyfriend’s Mom is visiting so I’ve been fairly busy, especially since my job is getting more and more chaotic and stressful. I’ve been reading whenever I get a little time, and greatly enjoying each book. Two of the library books I have checked out are due within a couple of days, so I’ll be trying to finish those this weekend.

What are you reading? Let me know in the comments!

Down the TBR Hole #190

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How it works:

  • Go to your Goodreads want-to-read shelf.
  • Order on ascending date added.
  • Take the first 5 (or 10 if you’re feeling adventurous) books
  • Read the synopses of the books
  • Decide: keep it or should it go?
My want-to-read shelf jumped back up to 1178 books. I added a couple of Cozy books to my wishlist.
This week’s books:

The Invisible Hour by Alice Hoffman – KEEP. I absolutely loved the “Practical Magic” series, and since this story is book-related, I want to give it a try.

Once Upon a Tome by Oliver Darkshire – KEEP. This book about books has such a beautiful cover that I accidently bought two copies!

The Last Graduate by Naomi Novik – KEEP. I will definitely be reading this second book in the Dark Academia “Scholomance” series.

Lone Women by Victor Lavalle- KEEP. This is either the second or third book pick for Jenny Lawson’s Horror book club, “Nightmares from Nowhere.” I started reading it last year during #RIP, but put it down because I want to read another book, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall by Anne Brontë first.

Unnatural Magic by C.M. Waggoner – KEEP.  I read The Ruthless Lady’s Guide to Wizardry already, not knowing it’s the second book in the “Unnatural Magic” series, of which this is the first. I may need to reread the second book after I read this one, but I’m not sure yet.
My want-to-read shelf is staying at 1178 books. There are several Cozy reads coming up on my want-to-read shelf for the next post, so I doubt I’ll be letting any of them go.