Tag: reading

“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!

“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
• The New Menopause by Mary Claire Haver, MD
• Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
• A Canticle for Leibowitz by Walter M. Miller, Jr.

Finished:

• The Day of the Troll by Simon Messingham
• Big Damn Hero by Nancy Holder & James Lovegrove
• Titanborn by Rhett C. Bruno

Total pages read this week: 457

Total books read: 45 of 80

TBR: -32 (Goal is -36)

Last weekend, I aimed to finish two books for the #SciFiSummer reading challenge, and I succeeded. I am now one book away from being a “Viper Pilot.” One of those books, Titanborn, was an ARC for #CampNetGalley, and the other, The Day of the Troll, was my #DoubleSpin for this month.

This weekend is the Columbus Book Festival. Last year was a blast but there were far more people there than expected and I wasn’t prepared. This year, my goal is to get there at the beginning before it gets too crowded and too hot and I’m taking an extra tote bag with me for all the books and book-related things I know I will end up buying.

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

“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
• The New Menopause by Mary Claire Haver, MD
• Big Damn Hero by Nancy Holder & James Lovegrove
• Titanborn by Rhett C. Bruno

Total pages read this week: 287

Total books read: 42 of 80

TBR: -27 (Goal is -36)

My next few weekends will be busy and probably not very relaxing, though they’ll likely be fun. So, I’m doing only what I have to get done this weekend; other than that, I’ll be reading. I want to finish at least two books for the #SciFiSummer reading challenge. I’m also participating in #CampNetGalley and want to finish at least a couple of ARCs I’ve had on my TBR for far too long.

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

“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
• Rumo by Walter Moers
• The New Menopause by Mary Claire Haver, MD
• Big Damn Hero by Nancy Holder & James Lovegrove

Finished:

• News of the World by Paulette Jiles

Total pages read this week: 210

Total books read: 42 of 80

TBR: -27 (Goal is -36)

I had a lot of work stress this week and didn’t read as much as I wanted, but I at least started my first book for the #SciFiSummer reading challenge.

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

“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
• Rumo by Walter Moers
• News of the World by Paulette Jiles
• The New Menopause by Mary Claire Haver, MD

Finished:

• Fitness After 40 by Vonda Wright, M.D.
• The Menopause Manifesto by Dr. Jen Gunter

Total pages read this week: 747

Total books read: 41 of 80

TBR: -25 (Goal is -36)

I started my new medications on Sunday and felt better on Monday than I had felt in months. Not all of my symptoms are gone, but the remaining ones aren’t nearly as severe. Now that I have a lot more energy, I’ve been trying to finish as many of my current reads as possible so I can start reading books from my #SciFiSummer TBR.

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

“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
• The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien
• Rumo by Walter Moers
• Fitness After 40 by Vonda Wright, M.D.
• News of the World by Paulette Jiles

Finished:

• The Galveston Diet by May Claire Haver, MD

Total pages read this week: 168

Total books read: 39 of 80

TBR: -23 (Goal is -36)

Everything in my life sort of went to hell this week. It started with me having such severe mood swings along with several other distressing symptoms that by Wednesday I couldn’t take it any longer and booked an appointment for the next day with a new doctor at a virtual/Telehealth clinic. Otherwise, I don’t know how long I would have had to wait to get everything sorted out. I almost missed the appointment after getting stuck in the worst traffic I’ve ever seen where I live and had to pull into some church’s parking lot to get logged on just in time. My new doctor prescribed me a couple of different medications (Yay!) As I went to drive home, my fuel light came on (Argh!) Then, because my preferred pharmacy was out of stock, I spent a frustrating Friday afternoon running around town to different pharmacies after work (my pharmacy incorrectly told me it was available at another location). After all that, I came home to a power outage that lasted until around 1 am. I definitely won’t be doing anything but relaxing this weekend.

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

“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
• The Galveston Diet by May Claire Haver, MD
• The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien
• Rumo by Walter Moers
• Fitness After 40 by Vonda Wright, M.D.

Finished:

• The Book of Nordic Self-Care by Elisabeth Carlsson

Total pages read this week: 155

Total books read: 38 of 80

TBR: -23 (Goal is -36)

I’ve gotten back into my normal daily routines, but I’ve been listening to podcasts during my commute instead of audiobooks. My page count will probably continue to be low until I get back to audiobooks.

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

“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
• The Galveston Diet by May Claire Haver, MD
• The Book of Nordic Self-Care by Elisabeth Carlsson
• The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien
• Rumo by Walter Moers

Finished:

• Ethan Frome and Selected Stories by Edith Wharton

Total pages read this week: 294

Total books read: 37 of 80

TBR: -20 (Goal is -36)

My BFF and her husband were visiting this past week, and I haven’t been reading much at all. Now that they’ve headed back home, my daily life is returning to normal, including my nightly routine of reading for at least a half hour before bed.

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

“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
• The Galveston Diet by May Claire Haver, MD
• The Book of Nordic Self-Care by Elisabeth Carlsson
• The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien
• Ethan Frome and Selected Stories by Edith Wharton

Finished:

• Ghost Story by Jim Butcher
• Silence: In the Age of Noise by Erling Kagge

Total pages read this week: 465

Total books read: 36 of 80

TBR: -24 (Goal is -36)

I’m trying a new strategy with my TBR. In addition to reading two short books each month for the #BookSpin reading challenge, I’m also attempting to read one of the longest books on my TBR each month. I’m hoping it will quickly start to create shelf space since those longer books tend to be thicker. If I fall behind on my reading goal, I’ll stop, but I’m currently 3 books ahead.

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

“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
• The Galveston Diet by May Claire Haver, MD
• Ghost Story by Jim Butcher
• The Book of Nordic Self-Care by Elisabeth Carlsson
• The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien

Finished:

• The Untitled Books by C.J. Archer

Total pages read this week: 583

Total books read: 34 of 80

TBR: -18 (Goal is -36)

Amazon did a Kindle Rewards Double Points day a few days ago, and I decided to buy several non-fiction books that had been on my wishlist. Now I’m two books behind on my TBR goal. I think I have a cold, and it’s supposed to rain all weekend anyway, so I’ll be reading, watching old movies, and eating soup. Hopefully, I’ll get back on track by Monday.

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