In January 2018, I set out with a plan. I was going to finish five reading challenges, plus the Beat the Backlist Bookstagram challenge. I flopped spectacularly. I read 30 out of 83 books, and I posted 3 times for the bookstagram challenge, optimistically. The only challenge I finished was my Goodreads challenge, not included in the five. I attribute this failure to the fact that most of the books on my list didn’t appeal to me whenever I was in the market for a new read. Therefore, my grand conclusion: I am such a mood reader. Mood reading has it’s pros and cons. For one, I’m always interested in the book I’m reading, and unless the book itself is boring, there’s no guilt for feeling like I’m forced to finish something. However, this conclusion probably means it’s not in my best interest to try five different reading challenges at the same time. I should probably start off with one. You know, like a realistic person. In a way, I’m glad I failed my challenges. The Google spreadsheet of unread titles doesn’t fill me with shame. Instead, I got to learn something about myself as a reader, and hopefully make better choices for my bookish life in 2019. Plus, 30 books is a lot! I read more than most, and somewhat faster, but I'm only human, and to have read even one book per month is fantastic. The final 30:
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Even with my mountainous TBR pile from BTAF 2018, I have elected to start 2018 by reading library books. I love my local library because they offer a wealth of services such as online content, tourism passes, and are part of a network so I can get almost any book I'd like to request. Right now, I read both physical books and ebooks borrowed through Libby, an Overdrive app for ebooks and audiobooks. HardcoverEbookA short aside: Seeing girls of color on book covers gives me life! More to come on this, because I think this is a trend we wholeheartedly need to embrace.
I will freely admit to ignoring popular releases until I know they'll be worth my time. Sometimes I read a book and discover it didn't reach my expectations, and I would never be able to write a gushing review or feature it in prop-heavy bookstagram flatlays. But here I am, fully endorsing six widely-publicized releases of 2019 that I'm guaranteed to read. January 2019
February 2019
March 2019In my holiday rush and New Year's daze, I completely forgot to get my Cover Love queue on track! I'm sorry it's late, but here are my favorite covers for January of the new year!
If I'm not juggling at least three books at a time, there's something wrong. This week, it's The Foxhole Court by Nora Sakavic, Chemistry Lessons by Meredith Goldstein, and Saint Anything by Sarah Dessen.
I'm closest to finishing The Foxhole Court, and I'm enjoying it a lot. It's very character driven even though it's a sports book with an invented sport. The group dynamic is always changing, and I like Neil's struggle with identity and his teammates. I can't wait to get my hands on the rest of the series. Chemistry Lessons is new to me, but I've read Meredith Goldstein's column in the Boston Globe for ages, so I know it won't disappoint. It's a fun, scientific take on romance, full of labs and Boston/Cambridge locations. I just got it from the library, so I'm not very far in, but progress will be made! Saint Anything is a reread, because I couldn't help myself! I read it just after it was published, which feels like ages ago but was really only 2015. It's definitely one of my favorite Dessen books, and I'm excited to meet Sydney and Mac again. What are you reading? Email, comment, Instagram message! I'd love to hear your currently's and TBR!
Featuring my thoughts on 2019 and New Year's resolutions this week, Tuesday's Two is my journal-style way of bringing personality into my blogging. Describe your own Tuesday's Two in the comments, I'd love to get to know you all!
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The BaronessHey, I'm Shreya! I love to read, write, travel, and drink tea. Disclosure: I am an affiliate of bookshop.org and I will earn a small commission if you click the above link and make a purchase.
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