Siobhan's Overflowing Bookshelf

[Laura]

Good work sweety! 😘
Though if you buy a lot of them don't increase to 5 - you'll only end up feeling guily! (like me :))

[Siobhan]

Thanks Tammie and Laura :)
My buying has become a lot more controlled. My only worry is that I've got a few buddy reads coming up that I don't have yet, so I'll need to be able to get them! I will have to see how it goes.

[Sinjid]

Siobhan wrote: "Thanks Tammie and Laura :)
My buying has become a lot more controlled. My only worry is that I've got a few buddy reads coming up that I don't have yet, so I'll need to be able to get them! I will ..."

Maybe you can say you're allowed to buy some books earlier if you need them for a buddy read?
It's not like you'd get them and just have them sat on a shelf, you'd be getting round to reading them pretty much straight away.

Only problem then though would be when you've earned another book and you're not actually allowed to get anything 'coz you've already bought something.

[Siobhan]

Sinjid wrote: "Siobhan wrote: "Thanks Tammie and Laura :)
My buying has become a lot more controlled. My only worry is that I've got a few buddy reads coming up that I don't have yet, so I'll need to be able to g..."

Yeah I know I think I'd be a bit sad then! Especially if I have to read 5 to earn them...

For the reason you said though, of me actually reading them quickly, I will stick to 3.

[Siobhan]

Yay! Another 5 down xD

Siobhan's Book Pledge Challenge [3] [Goal: 5 by 31/03/2018]:
1. Moving Pictures ✓
2. Illuminae ✓
3. Tongues of Serpents ✓
4. The Republic of Thieves ✓
5. The Fifth Season ✓

[Anni]

Good Job! :) Continue with that speed and you will be done with your TBR pile soon! 👏

[Siobhan]

Anni wrote: "Good Job! :) Continue with that speed and you will be done with your TBR pile soon! 👏"

Thanks hun!

Yes maybe it will only take me 10 years instead of 15! 😂

[Laura]

You Go Girl!!!!
Nicely done!!🎉🎉🎉

I'm also setting Bunch back on the shelf. Let me know when you want to read it and we'll BR. 😘

[Siobhan]

Laura wrote: "You Go Girl!!!!
Nicely done!!🎉🎉🎉

I'm also setting Bunch back on the shelf. Let me know when you want to read it and we'll BR. 😘"

Thanks for the support sweetie! 😘

Aw I feel bad stopping you reading it! Next date I can do is 15th July! 🙈

[Laura]

😁😁😁 That's ok. I can wait. It's nit like I'm running short of books ro read! :D
Ban you fix it for around 20th? I have Wars of Light and Shadow every month on the 15th.

[Siobhan]

Laura wrote: "😁😁😁 That's ok. I can wait. It's nit like I'm running short of books ro read! :D
Ban you fix it for around 20th? I have Wars of Light and Shadow every month on the 15th."

Yeah 20th will be fine! I have one starting 21st, but will just read them side by side :) :)

[Siobhan]

Should I ask for book 3 for 20th Aug too while we're on?

[Laura]

sounds good. :)

[Laura]

set it on 18th. that will be good for both of us.

[Siobhan]

Cool! :)

[Siobhan]

Siobhan's Book-Buying Ban Challenge [6]:
1. The Republic of Thieves
2. The Fifth Season
3. Midnight Crossroad
Purchased: TBC

[Zaara]

Siobhan wrote: "Yay! Another 5 down xD

Siobhan's Book Pledge Challenge [3] [Goal: 5 by 31/03/2018]:
1. Moving Pictures ✓
2. Illuminae ✓
3. Tongues of Serpents ✓
4. [boo..."

And look how you made your goal EARLY....good on ya!

[Siobhan]

Thanks hun! XD

[Siobhan]

Woop! XD

Siobhan's Book-Buying Ban Challenge [7]:
1. The One Memory of Flora Banks
2. Small Gods
3. Crucible of Gold
Purchased: TBC

Siobhan's Book Pledge Challenge [4] [Goal: 5 by 31/03/2018]:
1. Midnight Crossroad ✓
2. The One Memory of Flora Banks ✓
3. Small Gods ✓
4. Crucible of Gold ✓
5. Gemina ✓

[Siobhan]

Siobhan's Book-Buying Ban Challenge [8]:
1. Gemina
2. Old Man's War
3. Six of Crows
Purchased: TBC

I have two books to buy now! Think I need a shopping trip. :D

[Virginie]

Great job.
Your challenge is so organized :o

[Siobhan]

Thanks hun! The organisation makes me happy xD

[Niki Hawkes, I made it past GOTM... barely]

Yay!! Guilt-free books. :D

[Siobhan]

The best kind! :D

[Virginie]

Niki Hawkes wrote: "Yay!! Guilt-free books. :D"

I read that as 'Gluten-free books'. I was all 'Huh? What on earth is she talking about?' xD

[Siobhan]

Hahaha 😂

[Niki Hawkes, I made it past GOTM... barely]

Lol "what on earth is she talking about?" <- story of my life.

[Anni]

Great job Siobhan! Any ideas which (gluten-free) books you're going to buy?

[Siobhan]

Thanks Anni! XD I'm going to buy Obsidio in time for the buddy read, and other than that I'm not sure. I'll have a browse of my Want to Buy list!

[Laura]

Wow! I'm jealous! Here you are girlie buying "guilt-free books" while I am struggling to compensate for those I have already bought! :)

You are my role model in self restraint! I'll try to follow! I swear I'll try! ...

Great job and have fun shopping! :D

[Siobhan]

Aw but your challenge is more challenging than mine! I went easy on myself to be fair.
I'm happy to be your role model though xD But, I'm going to my favourite second hand bookstore on Monday so I might end up falling off the wagon... !
Thanks for the support my lovely :)

[Siobhan]

So I acquired quite a few books today... :D oops.

Most were free though (store credit from trading in) so I'm only actually in the hole for two books! I can earn that back. XD

Bought:
(intended to buy)
(half price)
(£1!)
(£1!)

Free:

[Timelord Iain, Tech Support]

Did you check the First Law books out of the library for the Buddy Reads in November/December?

[Siobhan]

I had ebooks on my phone. :) Problem with digital books for me is when I really love something I have to own it, it needs to be on my shelf! I found The Blade Itself a little while ago, and managed to find the other two today. And a beautiful copy of the Heroes. Wish they'd had the others too.

[Anni]

Wow Siobhan, amazing yield!!! On the one hand I'm jealous as hell that I don't have such a store nearby, on the other hand I'm glad because I would drown in books otherwise...

[Siobhan]

Anni wrote: "Wow Siobhan, amazing yield!!! On the one hand I'm jealous as hell that I don't have such a store nearby, on the other hand I'm glad because I would drown in books otherwise..."

Haha I know, I'm glad it's a few hours drive away or else I'd be there everyday!! 😂

[Siobhan]

Yay for Temeraire! :D

Siobhan's Book-Buying Ban Challenge [9]:
1. Elantris
2. Obsidio
3. Blood of Tyrants
Purchased: Vicious

Siobhan's Book Pledge Challenge [5] [Goal: 5 by 30/04/2018]:
1. Old Man's War ✓
2. Six of Crows ✓
3. Elantris ✓
4. Obsidio ✓
5. Blood of Tyrants ✓

[Siobhan]

High Priority [2] - completed 13/05/18
Tongues of Serpents ✓
Illuminae ✓
The Republic of Thieves ✓
Crucible of Gold ✓
Old Man's War ✓
Six of Crows ✓
Elantris ✓
Heart-Shaped Box ✓
Midnight Crossroad ✓
The Fifth Season ✓

I'm not going to make another high priority list just yet, because I'm wanting a bit of a break from planning. I'm looking forward to having time to just sit in front of my bookcase and pick up whatever I fancy. :)

[Siobhan]

Siobhan's Book-Buying Ban Challenge [11]:
1. Heart-Shaped Box
2. Scythe
3. The Boy in the Burning House
Purchased: TBC

[Siobhan]

Siobhan's Book-Buying Ban Challenge [12]:
1. The Heroes
2. Lords and Ladies
3. The Alloy of Law
Purchased: Red Country

Very happy with my reward for this round! :D

[Anni]

Siobhan wrote: "Very happy with my reward for this round! :D"

Me too :)

[Siobhan]

Anni wrote: "Siobhan wrote: "Very happy with my reward for this round! :D"

Me too :)"

So excited to read it! I really loved The Heroes.

[Siobhan]

Siobhan's Book-Buying Ban Challenge [13]:
1. Red Country
2. Vicious
3. Ink
Purchased: Guns of the Dawn

Only one book to earn back now! Back on the straight and narrow... 😅

[Niki Hawkes, I made it past GOTM... barely]

Yay!! Way to unbury yourself lol. Scott has me very interested in Guns of Dawn, I may have to buy that one soon too.

[Siobhan]

Niki Hawkes wrote: "Yay!! Way to unbury yourself lol. Scott has me very interested in Guns of Dawn, I may have to buy that one soon too."

Yes I've heard such good things from the group! Maybe it's due another buddy read this year... :)

[Siobhan]

Instead of finishing An Ember in the Ashes I went charity shopping and bought Green Rider, so now I'm back in the hole! 🤪



At least I didn't buy 35 books though right?? 😂😂

[Laura]

😂🤣 yep! You're safe!
Elinor has 35, I have 22 left to atone for. So you're good!

Ahem! - Aren't there any sales over there? You're too disciplined! :D

[Anni]

Haha, be careful not to jinx it 😜
And a good choice, I've been considering to buy the series for a while now, let me know what you think :) The cover really looks gorgeous!

[Laura]

I really liked Green Rider and was considering going on with the series.

[Siobhan]

There are lots of great, cheap second hand bookshops! But I'm at the point where I own so many books, I just keep seeing ones I already own! 😂

One thing that's keeping me quite disciplined is I'm trying to only buy books that are already on my TBR list. :)

I've wanted Green Rider for years, mostly because the cover is gorgeous! XD I'll let you know what I think when I get round to reading it!