With the month half-over, how is everyone doing on their goal? Have you been able to balance your non-review books with any review books? I am plodding along, enjoying the more relaxed pace. Two of the books I am currently reading are long (almost 900 pages and 500 pages respectively), so taking the time to read them slowly, as they deserve, is a treat.
By the way, my own answers to last week’s questions are slightly embarrassing.
- How many unread books do you have? 467 at last count, not including audiobooks
- How many of those did you purchase? 265 at last count. It’s an addiction.
- How many are for review? 59 thanks to four more coming in this week.
- Which unread book have you owned the longest? How long has it been sitting unread? Umberto Eco’s The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana has been sitting on my shelves since before my son was born. He just turned 11. Isn’t that awful?
- Which book are you most looking forward to finishing this month? Heartless by Gail Carriger; I absolutely adore The Parasol Protectorate series!
- How many of your own books were you able to finish this week? Three, which isn’t that great. I need to step it up!
- Which one is your favorite? I was able to finish Heartless after all, and it was SO worth it!!
This week’s writing prompt is something that definitely impacts me more than I realized until this experiment. I know that the number of vampire-containing books in my personal library is probably higher than most people, and yet, I do not end up requesting or selecting such books to review very often. Part of this is because this particular sub-genre does not need any help with advertising, but also because I know I will get around to reading them. The novels I do review are ones that push me into genres or topics I would normally ignore or limit my exposure. Why I do this, I have yet to figure out, but when I was greedily eye-balling those books on my shelves I could not wait to read, vampire-containing novels made the top of the list followed closely by other YA novels.
So, do you find your genre preference in review books differs from your genre preference in your personally owned books? Do you tend to select literary fiction to review but secretly adore chick lit or YA? What about thrillers or cozy mysteries? Use the Mr. Linky to share your thoughts!
Congratulations to Cori on winning last week’s prize! Please contact me within the next 24 hours to choose your bookmark and two books from the list.
This week’s prize is the same as last week: your choice of bookmark and two books from the list. Good luck!
In Search of the Rose Notes by Emily Arsenault (PB)- The Bone Yard: A Body Farm Novel by Jefferson Bass (HB)
- Dark Prince by Christine Feehan (HB)
- Folly Beach (Lowcountry Tales) by Dorothea Benton Frank (HB)
- The Exile (Outlander) by Diana Gabaldon (HB)
- Summer Sanctuary by Laurie Gray (Signed, PB)
- Pale Demon by Kim Harrison (HB)
Ten Thousand Saints by Eleanor Henderson (ARC, PB)- Betrayal of Trust (J. P. Beaumont Mysteries) by J. A. Jance (HB)
- Turn of Mind by Alice LaPlante (ARC, PB)
- Killer Move by Michael Marshall (HB)
The Snow Whale by John Minichillo (PB)- Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout (PB)
I really enjoyed it. Not fast-paced or anything, but really interesting and intriguing.
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LOL! I aim to please. I tend to read YA and novellas when reading off my shelf for the same reason. It rapidly decreases the number, or at least gives me a sense of accomplishment, no matter how minute. We do what we have to do to feed the obsession, right?
LOL! Glad I can help you feel better. 100 books is not too shabby either!
Alexia Tarabotti Maccon is my hero!!
I have never started it. I do have THE NAME OF THE ROSE too. I'll get to it one of these days. Maybe.
The first time I counted, I was beyond embarrassed. I've gotten over it, but still, it's an awesome and almost impossible number. I can't believe the number has gotten that big!
You are more than welcome to join us for the last half of the month! (And welcome back!! I love seeing you post again!)
LOL! I think last week I only finished one. It all balances out.
Phew, I'm glad you have just a few more books than me. I feel better now 😉 When I read off my shelf I tend to read the YA and novellas first because even though they aren't my favorite, they are faster reads and so it seems like I am getting more accomplished! Terrible reason I know! heh
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Ok I don't anywhere near 400 something books, so thanks for making me feel good. I think I have like 100, so feel free to scoff at me.
Read the first Carriger book, Soulless and adored it. Tried on Unberto Eco book, the Rose something and was bored to tears. I need to start 2012 with finish that series challenge or something 🙂
Great post and always inspiring!
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I finally got rid of the Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana — I'd started it a number of times and finally gave it to a friend. Too bad…the Name of the Rose was so good!
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I think I would be afraid to count all the unread books in my house!! I'm pretty sure the number would be staggering!!
I think this is a great challenge you started! (and pretty bookmarks too!)
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You finished three books this week! That makes your a rockstar in my book. I'm doing good to finish one per week lately.
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