Katie is counting down to zero

[Elyse, Moderator]

Katie wrote: "For July, I've tasked myself to read the following books from my shelves:

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
The Wild Orchid by Cameron Dokey
The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton
The Left Hand of Darknes..."

I loved Ready Player One. So much. But I realized after listening to the audiobook twice and reading the paperback once, a lot of that love is towards Wil Wheaton who narrates the audiobook. lol. I got rid of my paperback and will only re-listen. :) It has been an annual read for me but I haven't gone back to it this year. Maybe on one of my three road trips coming up.

I also have The Belles and Left Hand of Darkness on my shelves. I still haven't read a LeGuin book. *SMH* And she's totally right up my alley.

[Elyse, Moderator]

Katie wrote: "I'm looking forward to Ready Player One - the premise is intriguing. I have the paperback, and the font is tiny, but I'll manage!

I read Le Guin's Earthsea Quartet several years ago, but don't rem..."

Yes, that's one of the reasons I didn't like reading RPO, the font is really small in the paperback!

[Stacie]

You are rocking this challenge! I really enjoyed Guernsey, and remember it being a very fast read for me; you've probably crossed it off your list by lunchtime, LOL!

[Elyse, Moderator]

Katie wrote: "I'm really happy with my progress in July. I've now knocked seven books off my physical TBR, and I'm aiming to get three more off it by the end of this week, because I'm doing a week-long readathon..."

I loved Guernsey and the Netflix movie was very good! I listened to the audiobook and also own the paperback. Definitely planning to re-read.

[Elyse, Moderator]

Katie wrote: "So, I did amazingly well in July, and I think putting my TBR for my physical books here really helped me do so well, so I'm going to do the same again for August.

To recap: in July, I read 10 book..."

Excellent! I almost always need to have a plan whether it's weekly or monthly. Even if I veer off-course which happens when Overdrive holds come in! But also helps me focus on books I need to read. I've seen The Princess Bride so many times that when I read it for the first time a few years ago, it was basically the movie in my head and I was reading in the actors' voices. lol. Loved the book though! I have The Power coming up for this year.

[Andrea, Moderator]

Katie, the library holds are constantly distracting me from reading more of what I own!

[Elyse, Moderator]

Katie wrote: "Quick check in. I know it's not quite the end of August, but I thought I might as well check in now.

I've read five books from my shelves this month. Not as many as I'd hoped, and I haven't finish..."

You can do it! I've added...too many books to my shelves this year. lol. You can totally read one of your new books! But it won't count towards this challenge. Only books purchased before this year! ;) I mean, it's not like there are concrete rules that you need to follow so do what you want. ;)

[Elyse, Moderator]

Katie wrote: ":D Thanks Elyse! I actually didn't pick up one of the new ones - I picked up Oscar Wilde's fairy tale collection instead, because it should be a quick read. I still might pick up a newer one, thoug..."

I can barely go a week without buying a new or new-to-me book! lol. But mostly it's a handful at a time, like at a library sale or something. Or a bagful at a time... but really I'm not spending $10+ per book. More like $1 or less. So that's how I justify it. And the e-books as well plus they take up no space! Right? Right?! HELP!

[Elyse, Moderator]

Katie wrote: ":) Feels like we're drowning in books sometimes, right?

You guys are so lucky in the US with all the really cheap books you have access to. There's second hand here, and some charity shops, but no..."

haha pros and cons, right? Something's gotta keep us book addicts in check! lol.

[Andrea, Moderator]

Katie - the Pilot's Wife is still one of my favorite books!

[Andrea, Moderator]

I know that feeling! Happens to me all the time and I end up with major FOMO....hahah

[Elyse, Moderator]

Katie wrote: "Oh, I know! I've borrowed a good few books that have come out this year because they kept coming up in feeds. Some, I've been glad I read, but others not so much. I think next year I'll try to be a..."

Oh that stinks! I love being able to suspend my hold on Overdrive.

[Elyse, Moderator]

Katie wrote: "Right, I have managed to extend all my library loans, so I can finally get to one of my own books, for the first time this month!

Only decision now is which shall it be? Hmmm..."

Oooh such a tough decision!! lol. Just go random! Book blind date!

[Elyse, Moderator]

Katie wrote: "Well, September was not great. I had a lot on my plate with library books, and I didn't make any progress with Andersen. I also put A Literature of Their Own aside for now. I did read three books o..."

You can do it! :)

[Elyse, Moderator]

So close! Nicely done!