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I got to my 150 finally (way too many good new books hit my kindle!), no need to add me to the draw!
I was climbing Kilimanjaro and I reached the top on November 21st. I read 64 out of 60 books off my TBR and I'm super happy with my progress. My goal for the year was to get my physical TBR down to 75 and it's currently at 76 so I'm good with that. This challenge really helped me to get my book buying completely under control.
1. Tell us how many miles you made it up your mountain I started of on Everest, and made it to the top there in July. After a slump of sorts in September where I read almost nothing, I've pulled things back and just now recorded my 150th book in this year's TBR!
2. The Words to the Wise According to Mount TBR: Using the titles of the books you read this year, see how many of the familiar proverbs and sayings below you can complete with a book read on your journey up the Mountain. Feel free to add/subtract a word or two to help them make sense. I have given my titles as examples:
A stitch in time... Beneath A Scarlet Sky
Don't count your chickens... Under A Pole Star
A penny saved is... An Almond For A Parrot
All good things must come... Under His Command
When in Rome... Everyone Brave is Forgiven
All that glitters is not... The Long Cosmos
A picture is worth a... Stillhouse Lake
When the going gets tough, the tough get... A Quiet Kind of Thunder
Two wrongs don't make... The Natural Way of Things
The pen is mightier than.... The Shadow's Curse
The squeaky wheel gets... The Portable Veblen
Hope for the best, but prepare for... The Deaths of Tao
Birds of a feather flock... In the Light of What We See
No need to enter me for anything, I still have more books than ever!
1. In the last minute I made it to Mt. Blanc (24 books). I'm a bit out of breath this year, but as always, the sight is great from up here. I have to admit though, that my 2019 mountain overshadows Mt. Blanc. I went a bit crazy book-shopping in London :)2.
The pen is mightier than the High-Rise
All that glitters is not Cat's Eye
Birds of a feather flock (in) Earthsea
When the going gets tough, the tough get The Prestige
Don't count your chickens before they are Wicked
Two wrongs don't make Practical Magic
When in Rome (learn) How to Be a Woman
All good things must come to Rejected Princesses
A picture is worth Eight Skilled Gentlemen
A penny saved is Redefining Realness
The squeaky wheel gets The Grand Design
A stitch in time saves Life After Life
Hope for the best, but prepare for Strangers on a Train
Mt TBR Final CheckpointI read 35 out of 36 books for Mt. Vancouver - one book shy of the mountaintop.
Words to the Wise:
A stitch in time... [prevents] Terror in Taffeta
Don't count your chickens... [near a] Lowcountry Bonfire
A penny saved is.... The Unexpected Inheritance of Inspector Chopra
All good things must come... [with] Comfort & Joy
When in Rome... [enjoy] The Color of Light
All that glitters is not... Durable Goods
A picture is worth... Only a Kiss
When the going gets tough, the tough get... Between a Book and a Hard Place
Two wrongs don't make... A Treacherous Curse
The pen is mightier than.... First Impressions
The squeaky wheel gets... Stowed Away
Hope for the best, but prepare for... A Perilous Undertaking
Birds of a feather flock... Sky High
I completed seven out of twelve books for PIkes Peak, so 8,233 miles. I definitely got distracted by library books, but hopefully next year I'll do better. I'm happy I did this challenge because I never thought much before about how few of the books I read are ones I own. The challenge has spurred me on to try reading more of the books that are already on my shelves.
I was aiming for 12, but I made it to 43! May be the highest I've ever made it.
1. I successfully climbed Mt. Ararat (48 books) and ended up reading 50 books total for this challenge.2. The Words to the Wise According to Mount TBR:
A stitch in time...[saves] The Watchmaker of Filigree Street
Don't count your chickens...in the absence of the sun
A penny saved is.... (an) Uncommon Type
All good things must come... Another Day
When in Rome...Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
All that glitters is not... God Country
A picture is worth...The Great Passage
When the going gets tough, the tough get...The Man of Legends
Two wrongs don't make (a)... Fun Home
The pen is mightier than.... The Bone Witch
The squeaky wheel gets... The Power of Self-Healing
Hope for the best, but prepare for... Little Fires Everywhere
Birds of a feather flock...(to) The Library at Mount Char
1. I didn't quite make it up Mt. Blanc this year, since I only read 19 books off my mountain. However, that's still 19 books off my mountain this year, and 24 last year, so I'm making progress!2.
- A stitch in time [is]...The Way Things Work
- Don't count your chickens [before]...The Vanishing Season
- A penny saved is [a]...Beautiful One
- All good things must come [to]...The Restaurant at the End of the Universe
- When in Rome...Diamonds Are Forever
- All that glitters is not...Wind, Sand and Stars
- When the going gets tough, the tough get...Reckless
- Two wrongs don't make...Every Heart a Doorway
- The pen is mightier than...The Forever War
- The squeaky wheel gets...Out of the Dust
- Hope for the best, but prepare for...The Long Dark Tea-Time of the Soul
- Birds of a feather flock...Where the Mountain Meets the Moon
1. I was fortunate this year as I was able to reach the top of Mount Kilimanjaro on the 13th December. I finished on 63 books so 3 over.2. A stitch in time...(is) Vanishing Cornwall
Don't count your chickens...(before) The History of the Siege of Lisbon
A penny saved is....Happily Ever After
All good things must come... (to the) Serpent and the Pearl
When in Rome... Rome is Cruel (I cheated, I read this short story but it is not on the TBR list).
All that glitters is not…Austenland
A picture is worth a... Face of an Angel
When the going gets tough, the tough get... (to) Do It Like a Woman
Two wrongs don't make (a)... Blood Sister
The pen is mightier than.... The Prince
The squeaky wheel gets... Kidnapped
Hope for the best, but prepare for... Howard’s End
Birds of a feather flock... Out of Control
1) I made it to the top of Mt. Everest! The last book that I finished for 2018 was number 101 from my tbr pile. :)2) My words to the wise (from Mt. TBR):
A stitch in time...[saves] Grace
Don't count your chickens...[before] Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk
A penny saved is.... Far From the Madding Crowd
All good things must come... To the Lighthouse
When in Rome... I am Legend
All that glitters is not... The Shining
A picture is worth a... Crown of Midnight
When the going gets tough, the tough get... Airborn
Two wrongs don't make (a)... Atonement
The pen is mightier than.... Heart of Darkness
The squeaky wheel gets... (the) Book of Life
Hope for the best, but prepare for... Annihilation
Birds of a feather flock... Around the World in 80 Days
Thanks for this challenge, Bev!! :)
1. I've made it to the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro late November, which was my original goal, but I got excited and made my way over to El Toro. I didn't reach the top by 4 books (my final count was 71), just shy of the peak, but it was my highest climb yet! I'm very very happy! On my overall GR count, I did managed 95 books, again my highest goal yet since I started reading again in 2014! 2018 was a very good year for me, and I'm hoping 2019 will be even better.2. The Words to the Wise According to Mount TBR:
A stitch in time is Deadly Cool
Don't count your chickens for the Traitor to the Throne
A penny saved is The Grift of the Magi
All good things must come to Days of Blood and Starlight
When in Rome Dream a Little Dream
All that glitters is not The Midnight Star
A picture is worth a Paper Princess
When the going gets tough, the tough get Sense & Sensibility
Two wrongs don't make False Hearts
The pen is mightier than The Silkworm
The squeaky wheel gets Splintered
Hope for the best, but prepare for Annihilation
Birds of a feather flock to the Lair of Dreams
I made it to the top of Pikes Peak back in the summer and then mostly read newer books.
I got to the top!! Read 24 books from my TBR pile I owned.#2
A stitch in time...[saves] Child of the Mist
Don't count your chickens...[before] Winter Solstice
A penny saved is.... (a) Deception
All good things must come...[before] The Jane Austen Project
When in Rome... Wishful Thinking
All that glitters is not... All the Light We Cannot See
A picture is worth ... A Spool of Blue Thread
When the going gets tough, the tough get... 12 Doctors 12 Stories
Two wrongs don't make ... Three Dark Queens
The pen is mightier than.... The Hate U Give
The squeaky wheel gets... The Fixer
Hope for the best, but prepare for... The Year of Fog
Birds of a feather flock... {near} Killman Creek
I was aiming for Mt. Blanc, but unfortunately never reached the top! A library appeared along the way (I moved to a different town) and lured me in. I still come up a fair few miles though and would have reached Pike's Peak, since I ticked 16 books off my TBR! And I started one more, but it's still sitting sadly on the shelf for the moment...The Words to the Wise according to my Mount TBR:
A stitch in time saves The Rook
Don't count your chickens before The Essex Serpent
A penny saved is in The Republic of Thieves
All good things must come to The Summer Tree
All that glitters is not the City of Golden Shadow
A picture is worth a Sea of Silver Light
When the going gets tough, the tough get Bacchae
Two wrongs don't make Don Quixote
The pen is mightier than Gentlemen and Players
The squeaky wheel gets tossed in the River of Blue Fire
Hope for the best, but prepare for The Darkest Road
Birds of a feather flock at the Mountain of Black Glass
I made it to the top of Mt. Olympus (150) with 161 books in the end! (waves at everyone from Mars)And my aphorisms, if you want a slightly absurdist bent to them:
A stitch in time saves... A Tapestry of Dreams
Don't count your chickens... Before the Leap
A penny saved is... A Day Late and a Dollar Short
All good things must come... Under the Banner of Heaven
When in Rome... The Heart is a Lonely Hunter
All that glitters is not... Quicksilver
A picture is worth a... Change of Heart
When the going gets tough, the tough get... A Room of One's Own
Two wrongs don't make... Good Karma
The pen is mightier than... The Once and Future King
The squeaky wheel gets... Uprooted
Hope for the best, but prepare for... Norse Mythology
Birds of a feather flock... With a Twist
I was aiming for Mt. Ararat and reached the top and then some. Read 4 extra books from my list. I was looking up at Mt. Kilimanjaro but the peak was too high. I'm pleased with my progress for 2018 with 52 books done. Thanks for another great year Bev! No prize for me, just checking in.
I completed my climb to the peak of Ararat in the balmy late summer days of September. I didn’t hike on with my TBR, but i completely exceeded all reading expectations this year by reading a total of 68 books. This will be a hard number to top in 2019!
Hi! I set my sights on Pike's Peak, as I am also doing the Read Harder Challenge (both 2018 and 2019), and I made it, plus some. I will plan to do at least 12 again in the coming year, and hope to use some of my TBR pile to fill out the Read Harder as well. (already did one!)
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Brenda, I'll be contacting you soon with the prize list.
Congratulations to Brenda for winning the last prize! Thanks again Bev for hosting another year.
Mount TBR 2018
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The Grand Design (other topics)Rejected Princesses: Tales of History's Boldest Heroines, Hellions, and Heretics (other topics)
Eight Skilled Gentlemen (other topics)
Redefining Realness: My Path to Womanhood, Identity, Love & So Much More (other topics)
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For those who would like to participate in this checkpoint post, I'd like you to at least complete the first of these two things. And if you feel particularly inspired (or generous about humoring me during the holiday season), then please do both. Please comment on the thread with your answers.
1. Tell us how many miles you made it up your mountain (# of books read). If you've planted your flag on the peak, then tell us, take a selfie, and celebrate (and wave!). Even if you were especially athletic and have been sitting atop your mountain for months, please check back in and remind us how quickly you sprinted up that trail. And feel free to tell us about any particularly exciting book adventures you've had along the way.
Having learned my lesson last year about being too ambitious, I set my sights on Mount Everest again in 2018. I planted my flag on the peak at the beginning of November and loaded my spaceship to see how far I'd get up Olympus this time. (I just can't seem to make it to that peak). Right now, I have managed 127 books and I hope to claim one more before the ball drops on New Year's Eve.
2. The Words to the Wise According to Mount TBR: Using the titles of the books you read this year, see how many of the familiar proverbs and sayings below you can complete with a book read on your journey up the Mountain. Feel free to add/subtract a word or two to help them make sense. I have given my titles as examples:
A stitch in time...[saves] The Pink Camellia
Don't count your chickens...[before] The Grub-&-Stakers Pinch a Poke
A penny saved is.... (a) Payoff for the Banker
All good things must come... Before Midnight
When in Rome... I Capture the Castle
All that glitters is not... The Lacquer Screen
A picture is worth a... Odor of Violets Case with Three Husbands
When the going gets tough, the tough get... The Killing Strike
Two wrongs don't make (a)... Queen's Quorum
The pen is mightier than.... A Holiday Yarn
The squeaky wheel gets... (the) The Body in the Basket
Hope for the best, but prepare for... The Hellfire Conspiracy
Birds of a feather flock... Just Around the Coroner
And what do you get for all that hard work? The Checkpoint will close at 11:59 pm on Tuesday, January 8. On Sunday I will crank up the Custom Random Number Generator and pick a winning climber. He or she will have the chance to add to their TBR stack via my gently-used book vault (prize list will be sent). This prize may count towards your 2019 TBR climb.
Even if you're not in the mood for a prize or if you got distracted by pretty scenery or side trails (library books, ARCs, what-have-you), I'd love to have you check in and tell us how your 2018 mountain climb went!
***Please note--comments are for Checkpoint posts only. If you would like to congratulate fellow climbers on their trek, please go to their climb folders. This helps make it easier for me when I do the prize drawing. Thanks!