“Building the Book Fort” is a weekly post where I track my bookish life.
Currently Reading:
A Mindful Year by Dr. Aria Campbell-Danesh and Dr. Seth J. Gillihan
Ash and Quill by Rachel Caine
Metatropolis ed. by John Scalzi
Packing for Mars by Mary Roach
Total pages read this week: 355
Total books read: 52 of 80
TBR: -12 (Goal is -36)
I got up early this morning to get on the road for the “Wands and Wizards” festival. Many of the local businesses participating had nothing to do with anything related to the wizarding world (one place literally had one “Harry Potter” item for sale in their entire store), but the places that did legitimately join in the fun made the 45-minute drive worth it. I was simultaneously tired and wired by the time I finally decided to head home thanks to all of the sugar, caffeine, and walking.
The best shop there
What are you reading? Let me know in the comments!
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 shelf is up quite a few books to 1129. I discovered a bunch of Horror books missing from my TBR when I was rearranging my physical bookshelves and planning for #RIP.
This week’s books:
The Mighty Manligator by Patrick E. McLean – KEEP. So far, I have loved everything that McLean has written.
The Book by Keith Houston – KEEP. This has been on my wishlist for a very long time. The problem is that I have so many books about books that I haven’t read yet. Eventually, I will buy this book, add it to my collection, and hopefully read it, too.
The Book Jumper by Mechthild Gläser – KEEP. Stories about being able to enter books are in my wheelhouse, and I will buy them automatically.
John Winchester’s Journal by Alex Irvine – KEEP. I’m glad “Supernatural” got a real ending, but that doesn’t mean I want it to be over. I hope to pick this one up during this year’s #RIP.
The Final Girl Support Group by Grady Hendrix – KEEP. Hendrix is an auto-buy author to me, and there’s no way I’m not reading this one.
My want-to-read shelf is holding steady at 1129 books. I was right that I wouldn’t let go of any of this week’s books. I don’t think I’ll get rid of any of the books in the next post, either.
I decided to sign up for the Summer Charity Challenge, which started August 1st and ends September 30th. The challenge is to do at least 120 minutes of planks. I’m already behind a little, but I’ll be doing a minute or so of planks throughout today to try to catch up.
“Building the Book Fort” is a weekly post where I track my bookish life.
Currently Reading:
A Mindful Year by Dr. Aria Campbell-Danesh and Dr. Seth J. Gillihan
Ash and Quill by Rachel Caine
Metatropolis ed. by John Scalzi
Finished:
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
Total pages read this week: 525
Total books read: 52 of 80
TBR: -15 (Goal is -36)
I only need to finish one more book for the #SciFiSummer reading challenge to become a Time Lord. I also only need to finish one more book to keep me on track for both of my goals, assuming I can stop myself from buying any more books this month.
What are you reading? Let me know in the comments!
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 shelf is down a few books to 1115. I finished a few books over the weekend.
This week’s books:
The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday – KEEP. I’ve always felt that Stoicism is similar to Buddhist philosophy, though I’m probably wrong. I’m going to read this book at some point so I can find out.
Atomic Habits by James Clear – KEEP. I’ve got some bad habits I would love to change into good habits, and I’ve heard this book is excellent for teaching how to do that. Now I just have to get myself to read it.
The Minimalist Home by Joshua Becker – KEEP. I’ve read a lot of books on Minimalism and decluttering, and I do so because, even though I already know the information, they remind me of what I’m working towards and why. Also, every time I read another book on the subject, I end up getting rid of a ton of stuff from my home; usually stuff that I felt I needed to keep during the previous decluttering.
Digital Legacy by Daniel Sieberg and Rickard Steiber – KEEP. This is a short book about how to manage digital assets, such as social media accounts, in terms of what we want to have happen to all that stuff when we die. I’m interested to see if there’s anything I missed when I had my Will written, or if there’s a better way to make sure my digital life is handled after I’m gone.
Habit Stacking by S.J. Scott – KEEP. I’m not sure about this one, but I’ll give it a shot.
My want-to-read shelf is holding steady at 1115 books. I didn’t think I would keep most of these, let alone all of them. In the next post, I don’t think I’ll be getting rid of any of the books. We shall see.
I had Friday off, and I’ve done next to nothing for the past couple of days other than a few chores around the house, rearranging a couple of my bookshelves, and a whole lot of reading while one of my cats turned me into furniture. It’s been great, but today I’m getting back into my normal routines. Next week’s stats should look much better.
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 shelf has increased again to 1122 books. I finished a few books, but I added several more to my TBR.
This week’s books:
How to Be Idle by Tom Hodgkinson – KEEP. I think having time to do nothing at least every once in a while is important. I see it as self-care. I am a bookworm after all and I love to spend lots of time reading for the sheer enjoyment of it, rather than for a productive purpose.
Welcome to the United States of Anxiety by Jen Lancaster – GO. I don’t need to be told that Anxiety is a big problem in the US.
The Haunting of Brynn Wilder by Wendy Webb – GO. I thought this would be a stereotypical Horror story, but it sounds more like a Paranormal Romance with a dash of Horror, and I’m not interested in that.
The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan – GO. Several years ago, I thought I needed to be successful and productive to be happy. I began listening to several of the motivational speakers that were very popular, and they all mentioned this book. It wasn’t until none of what I was doing, based on the advice of these motivational speakers was making me any happier. Then I realized that searching for happiness outside of myself was never going to work.
The Miracle Equation by Hal Elrod – GO “Hal Elrod…shares his “miracle equation,” the secret to unlocking happiness, success, and your full potential.” NO, THANKS.
My want-to-read shelf is down a few books to 1118. I wasn’t sure about any of these books until suddenly, I knew I didn’t want most of them anymore. A couple of them were books I bought for a version of myself I no longer aspire to be.
I’ve struggled with making healthy food choices that are in line with the Galveston Diet this week, especially when I’m not at home. I’ve been getting far too many carbs and the result is that my weight has bounced back and forth between the same couple of pounds. My consolation is that I am still eating considerably healthier and yummy food most of the time and building good habits.
“Building the Book Fort” is a weekly post where I track my bookish life.
Currently Reading:
A Mindful Year by Dr. Aria Campbell-Danesh and Dr. Seth J. Gillihan
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
One of Our Thursdays is Missing by Jasper Fforde
Finished:
The New Menopause by Mary Claire Haver, MD
A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller, Jr.
A Trail Through Time by Jodi Taylor
Total pages read this week: 1077
Total books read: 48 of 80
TBR: -16 (Goal is -36)
I bought a lot of books at the Columbus Book Festival last weekend and then even more books during Amazon Prime Days. I am thoroughly stocked up on Science Fiction for many #SciFiSummer reading challenges. I also bought a few Horror novels to add to my #RIP TBR.
What are you reading? Let me know in the comments!
