This is the second year that I have pledged to participate in Novel Knight's Beat the Backlist Challenge and this is the second year that I have fallen short of the goal line. This year I read the books (same as 2018), I even kept track of them (one better than 2018!) but I still managed... Continue Reading →
My 2019 Challenge Update: Serious Series Challenge
I took up six reading Challenges in 2019 as well as the Goodreads challenge. Of these seven, five were successes. The two failures were the Totally Harry Potter Re-Read through and the Learn Something New Challenge. Both these challenges I will discuss later. But first, the successes! The Series Books I Finished in 2019 For... Continue Reading →
September Sequels
I was blog hopping the other day in lieu of writing anything and Meegan Reads had mentioned this fabulous idea of focusing on sequels in September. The idea originated with Kathy at Books and Munchies and I love it! The Rules Post a blog post / comment / Tweet / whatever saying you’ll be joining.... Continue Reading →
2019 Reading Resolutions and Challenges
Happy 2019! I had a wonderful year of reading and I am really excited for another! My biggest resolution is to read and enjoy the books I already own. Since the book buying ban was an absolute flop I am instead trying to be more gentle and encouraging about my book buying. Therefore, for every 5... Continue Reading →
My Massive TBR 2019
These are the physical books I already own that I vow to work through during 2019. As I read them I will cross them off and if I buy more I will add those in bold. Harry Potter Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Screenplay Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Illustrated Harry Potter... Continue Reading →
2018 Challenges Update
Well, I can tell you two things without even checking: first, I was much (much) better at tracking my reading and second, it's like I didn't even try to stop buying books. But, let us look at the cold hard facts. Reading Challenges I participated in so many challenges this year. The Goodreads Reading Challenge, The... Continue Reading →
Lord of the Rings Trilogy
It is a classic story for a reason. I have always meant to read the books and when I saw Ryan reading them this year I was inspired to pick them up and enjoy the journey. Book One: The Fellowship of the Ring This is the portion of the story that I am most familiar with.... Continue Reading →
The War That Saved My Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
I have been seeing this book everywhere. It is on display at all of my favorite bookstores both major and minor. I didn't pick it up because I was sure it was going to be bad-sad (that sadness that feels foisted upon you by authors). Finally, I requested it from my local library because I... Continue Reading →
When are you Reading Challenge
I found this great challenge on Taking on a World of Words. The challenge was simple - read 12 books set in 12 different time periods of world history in 2017. I didn't know about it or start it until June 2017 but I love a good challenge! The complete challenge will include 12 books... Continue Reading →
