Building the Book Fort

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

Currently Reading:

  • Nothing Much Happens by Kathryn Nicolai
  • Dracula by Bram Stoker
  • Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman

Finished:

  • Strange Tombs by Syd Moore
  • Wicked Mortals by Aaron Mahnke
  • The Near Witch by V.E. Schwab

Total pages read this week: 743

TBR Mountain: -16

Total books read: 72 of 80

#RIP:

  • Peril of the Fiction Read – 6
  • Peril of the Short Story – 1
  • Peril of the Listen – 39 episodes of “Welcome to Night Vale” by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor
  • Peril of the Screen – “Fear Street: Part 1 – 1994”, 7 episodes of “Supernatural”, 8 episodes of “Wednesday”

I’m a little more than 2 hours into Dewey’s 24-Hour #Readathon. I’ll only be posting about it on Litsy, and I won’t be trying to stay up all night. I’ve been sick all week, and though I’m feeling much better, I still need to rest. So, I’ll be taking naps if I feel like it, and going to bed at a “reasonable” hour.

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

Down the TBR Hole #129

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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 shelf is back up to 1138 books.  I added a book to my wishlist.
This week’s books:

The Sound of Stars by Alechia Dow – KEEP. I want to read about an alien who loves pop music!

Bent Heavens by Daniel Kraus – KEEP.  I’m not sure about this one.  It’s Science Fiction, but it’s also Horror.  I’m going to try it out next year when #SciFiSummer and #RIP overlap.

The History of The Hobbit by John D. Rateliff – KEEP.  I will buy and read almost any book related to The Hobbit.

Recursion by Blake Crouch – GO.  I bought this during the pandemic when the independent bookstores in my area were starting to open back up.  I remember not wanting to leave the store without buying anything, but I couldn’t find anything I REALLY wanted to read.  There was also a bit of a line of people waiting to come into the store.  Those aren’t the best reasons to buy any book, but that’s what happened, and I can let this one go now.

The Horror Club by Mark Morris – KEEP.  The original title of this book is Toady.  I’m not sure why it was changed; probably for marketing purposes.  I had it on my wishlist under the original title for a long time but wasn’t able to find it anywhere until I found out about the title change.
My want-to-read shelf is back down one book to 1137. The next post will be mostly Horror books I already own.

#FitReaders Check-In

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  • This check-in is for October 8th – 14th.
  • It’s been a bit of a rough week.  The Boyfriend got sick, and now I’m coming down with the same thing, neither of us has been sleeping well.  Luckily, the weather has been perfect for bundling up under blankets, drinking lots of tea, and eating soup.
  • If you have a Fitbit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 3/5
  • Steps: 37,205
  • Miles: 15.13/16.30
  • Total Miles: 592.42/850
  • Active Minutes: 71/150

Building the Book Fort

Published on by Rachelle

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

Currently Reading:

  • Nothing Much Happens by Kathryn Nicolai
  • Dracula by Bram Stoker
  • Strange Tombs by Syd Moore
  • Wicked Mortals by Aaron Mahnke

Finished:

  • The Whispering Dead by Darcy Coates

Total pages read this week: 501

TBR Mountain: -13

Total books read: 69 of 80

#RIP:

  • Peril of the Fiction Read – 3
  • Peril of the Short Story – 1
  • Peril of the Listen – 39 episodes of “Welcome to Night Vale” by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor
  • Peril of the Screen – “Fear Street: Part 1 – 1994”, 7 episodes of “Supernatural”

I am really looking forward to Dewey’s 24-Hour #Readathon next weekend. I’m hoping to finish Wicked Mortals and Strange Tombs by Friday so that I can start all new books for the readathon.

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

Down the TBR Hole #128

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Image: hjl

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 shelf is down to 1138 books.  I’ve been reading a lot and not buying any books.
This week’s books:

The First City by Joe Hart – KEEP. This is the last book in “The Dominion” trilogy, and I would like to read it during next year’s #SciFiSummer.

Braving the Wilderness by Brené Brown – GO.  I bought this when I was struggling greatly with my mental health and had read one of the author’s other books, which helped me quite a bit.  I’m sure it would be helpful to someone and that’s why I’m letting it go; otherwise, it will continue to sit on my shelf unread.  If I need it at some point, I can always buy another copy.

Outpost by Dan Richards – KEEP.  I don’t know when I’ll finally get around to reading this or if I’ll enjoy it, but I’m sure I’ll want to do a bit of armchair traveling at some point, maybe even this Winter.

The Salt Path by Raynor Winn – KEEP.  This book had been on my wishlist for years and I finally decided to buy the ebook.

Silence: In the Age of Noise by Erling Kagge – KEEP.  I love silence, especially after a long day at work, and I think reading this book will provide a bit of quiet hygge.
My want-to-read shelf is down one book to 1137. The next post will be more of the physical books I already own.

#FitReaders Check-In

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  • This check-in is for October 1st – 7th.
  • The Boyfriend and I went to the Renaissance Festival yesterday and by the time we left, I had walked over 5 and a half miles.
  • I’ve earned myself another $5 towards anything on my Amazon wishlist!
  • If you have a Fitbit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 4/5
  • Steps: 46,002
  • Miles: 18.56/16.30
  • Total Miles: 577.29/850
  • Active Minutes: 262/150

Building the Book Fort

Published on by Rachelle

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

Currently Reading:

  • Nothing Much Happens by Kathryn Nicolai
  • Dracula by Bram Stoker
  • Strange Tombs by Syd Moore
  • The Whispering Dead by Darcy Coates

Finished:

  • The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives In Your Home by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor
  • Changes by Jim Butcher
  • I Choose Darkness by Jenny Lawson

Total pages read this week: 735

TBR Mountain: -12

Total books read: 68 of 80

#RIP:

  • Peril of the Fiction Read – 2
  • Peril of the Short Story – 1
  • Peril of the Listen – 39 episodes of “Welcome to Night Vale” by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor
  • Peril of the Screen – “Fear Street: Part 1 – 1994”, 3 episodes of “Supernatural”

I am reveling in #RIP! I’m also greatly enjoying #Scarathlon on Litsy, especially the photo challenge.

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

Down the TBR Hole #127

Published on by Rachelle
Image: hjl

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 shelf is still sitting at 1142 books.
This week’s books:

The Devil’s Bible by Dana Chamblee Carpenter – KEEP. I loved Bohemian Gospel, and I’m going to end up having to buy this book online at some point because I have never come across it in any of my bookstore hunts.

Magic Lessons by Alice Hoffman – KEEP.  The “Practical Magic” series is one of my favorites, and I especially enjoy reading them during Autumn.  I will probably read this one sometime this month.

 

The Girl Who Played with Fire by Stieg Larsson – KEEP.  I think I’m going to finally read this one before the end of the year.

Mr. Lemoncello’s All-Star Breakout Game by Chris Grabenstein – KEEP.  This is the fourth book in the “Mr. Lemoncello’s Library” series.  They’re fun and light Middle-Grade books full of book-related puzzles.

Boundary Lines by Melissa F. Olson – KEEP.  This is the second book in the “Boundary Magic” series and the only reason I haven’t read it yet is because it’s an ebook, and I’ve been focused on reading my physical books.
My want-to-read shelf is holding steady at 1142 books. The next post will be a mix of genres and formats of books I already own.

#FitReaders Check-In

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  • This check-in is for September 24th – 30th.
  • I started the Walktober virtual race from Outbreak today.
  • I’ve earned myself another $5 towards anything on my Amazon wishlist!
  • If you have a Fitbit, you can find me HERE.
  • Active Days: 3/5
  • Steps: 43,421
  • Miles: 17.61/16.30
  • Total Miles: 558.73/850
  • Active Minutes: 94/150

Building the Book Fort

Published on by Rachelle

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

Currently Reading:

  • Nothing Much Happens by Kathryn Nicolai
  • Dracula by Bram Stoker
  • The Faceless Old Woman Who Secretly Lives In Your Home by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor
  • Changes by Jim Butcher

Total pages read this week: 591

TBR Mountain: -11

Total books read: 65 of 80

#RIP:

  • Peril of the Fiction Read – 0
  • Peril of the Short Story – 0
  • Peril of the Listen – 39 episodes of “Welcome to Night Vale” by Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor
  • Peril of the Screen – “Fear Street: Part 1 – 1994”, 3 episodes of “Supernatural”

Tonight the Boyfriend and I are going to a haunted house. I haven’t been to one since I was in middle school, so I’m excited and nervous. I’m planning to finish Changes this weekend when I’m not watching the final season of “Supernatural,” and I’m not sure what I will read after that, even though I do know it will be from my physical #RIP TBR. I need to finish 13 physical books before the end of the year if I’m going to reach my TBR goal.

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