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☕ Alex's 2022 Individual Reading Goals ☕
Oh wow Lillie that is so cool!! so many books! I did read Orient Express a few years ago and loved it! Roger Ackroyd is on my tbr list and I am really looking forward to reading it!!
Lillie wrote: "Alexandra wrote: "Finished book #39 
5 Stars!It is usually really hard for me to follow Miss Christie's stories because of all of the many characters but this on..."Well i just checked and somehow Roger Ackroyd wasn't on my list (i know i planned to read it lol) so it is there now!
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5 Stars! It is usually really hard for me to follow Miss Christie's stories because of all of the many characters but this one was easier for ..."This was a fun read and quick too.
Alexandra wrote: "Well i just checked and somehow Roger Ackroyd wasn't on my list (i know i planned to read it lol) so it is there now!"It’s a good thing I came along and added one more book to your tbr 😂😂
Seriously though, I hope you enjoy it
Lillie wrote: "Alexandra wrote: "Well i just checked and somehow Roger Ackroyd wasn't on my list (i know i planned to read it lol) so it is there now!"It’s a good thing I came along and added one more book to y..."
😂😂😂 oh yes a bit over 2,000 isn't too bad 😂😂😂😂. I am definitely looking forward to it!
Finished book #41
(Audiobook) 4 Stars! Very cute book and great narrator! Looking forward to the other books in this series
Alexandra wrote: "😂😂😂 oh yes a bit over 2,000 isn't too bad 😂😂😂😂. I am definitely looking forward to it!"2,000 books on your tbr?! I was overwhelmed with the 500 or so I have on my list. I'd be buried under 2,000 🤣
Ya I kept trying to stay under 1,000 but keep finding new books lol. I try and go through it every once in a while and delete some lol
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2,000 books on your tbr?! I was overwhelmed with the 500 or so I have on my list. I'd be b..."
Phew, then don't look at mine.
I always feel like if I don't add it, I will forget that its out in the world. I will probably never get to all the books on my tbr; but I will definitely hit most.
Alondra wrote: "Phew, then don't look at mine. I always feel like if I don't add it, I will forget that its out in the world. I will probably never get to all the books on my tbr; but I will definitely hit most."
I’m afraid to ask how many you have, lol
But I hear you about forgetting titles if I don’t make a note of them. That’s why I’ve been tearing through audiobooks these last few years. I prefer print but I can move around and get things done with audiobooks.
Alondra wrote: "Lillie wrote: "Alexandra wrote: "😂😂😂 oh yes a bit over 2,000 isn't too bad 😂😂😂😂. I am definitely looking forward to it!"2,000 books on your tbr?! I was overwhelmed with the 500 or so I have on my..."
Yes! That is how I feel too lol gotta have it on the list just in case! Now I just wish i read faster to keep up with it lol
Lillie wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Phew, then don't look at mine. I always feel like if I don't add it, I will forget that its out in the world. I will probably never get to all the books on my tbr; but I will defi..."
Yes!! I love audio books!!! I have been on a puzzle kick and it definitely helps to have a book to listen to!
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I always feel like if I don't add it, I will forget that its out in the world. I will probably never get to all the books on my tbr; but I will defi..."
Yeah, don't ask.
I keep saying I will try audiobook, but I never do. I just need to research and start.
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exactly! Just in case!! What if I become independently wealthy and don't have to work ever again??? I need something to do.... LOL
Finished book #48
(audio book and reread) 5 Stars! It has been years since I have read this book and this time around i think I actually love the movie more just a bit but I am very much looking forward to reading the sequel!
Finished book #49
4 Stars! Fun trio of short stories featuring some fun characters from the Christmas River series
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(audio book and reread) 5 Stars! It has been years since I have read this book and this time around i think I actual..."This is such a good book and I think, just maybe, that the movie is better!
Finished book #50
(Audiobook) 3. 5 Stars! I listened to this book with my Zoe girl and have to say I was kinda surprised with how it wasn't very kid friendly, at least in my opinion. Zoe liked it very much and there was definitely some great parts but could have done without the word "stupid" being used so often and just how sad it was at times but glad it made my girl decide she really liked audiobooks so we will definitely listen to lots more in the future!
Alondra wrote: "Alexandra wrote: "Finished book #48 (audio book and reread) 5 Stars! It has been years since I have read this book and this time aroun..."It is, so many great characters! I definitely have to say the movie is better in this instance (doesn't happen often!) But I am looking forward to reading the sequel now!!
Finished book #51
(Audiobook) 2 Stars! Finally can mark off another state! yay! (New Mexico) I definitely preferred "O Pioneers" by the same author (Willa Cather) but glad i can finally mark off New Mexico and it counts toward the Motley list this year! Woop woop
Alexandra wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Alexandra wrote: "Finished book #48 (audio book and reread) 5 Stars! It has been years since I have read this book and..."I agree about the movie but the book was still a good read. I saw the movie first so not sure if that made me bias. Sorry the last two reads we’re not so great.
〰️Beth〰️ wrote: "Alexandra wrote: "Alondra wrote: "Alexandra wrote: "Finished book #48 (audio book and reread) 5 Stars! It has been years since I have ..."Oh it is absolutely a great read! I remember i read it in like a day the first time i read it when i was around 13-14 or so. I remember loving it but now reading it as an adult and mom I am like oh wow this is definitely an adult book😬😂. I need to watch the movie again now too. I had the hugest crush on Buddy back then!
Beth have you read the sequel
?? I hope to pick it up soon!
Finished book #54
1 Star! I have to say this one was just not for me but I did get to check off a state and that is awesome! One more state to go for my states list! South Dakota!
Oh, no! North Dakota is always my last state...I'm always looking for a good book set in that area of the country. Too bad this wasn't it for you, but onward to the next book. So exciting that you only have one state left, I hope South Dakota is a better read for you!
Lea wrote: "Oh, no! North Dakota is always my last state...I'm always looking for a good book set in that area of the country. Too bad this wasn't it for you, but onward to the next book. So exciting that you ..."Not the best, but not a bad one set in North Dakota: The Winter in Anna.
Ioana wrote: "Not the best, but not a bad one set in North Dakota: The Winter in Anna."Thank you so much, my library has the book! I finally finished my state challenge after many years recently with Rocket Girl: The Story of Mary Sherman Morgan, America's First Female Rocket Scientist which has some of the childhood chapters set in North Dakota. It was good, but not amazing, and I know I'm going to need another North Dakota book sometime as well.
If you need another one to consider, try The Round House. I could not get into it, but maybe you'll have better luck. It gets good reviews, so it was probably me...
Ioana wrote: "If you need another one to consider, try The Round House. I could not get into it, but maybe you'll have better luck. It gets good reviews, so it was probably me..."Thanks, that's the same author of the book Alexandra did not care for also! Great minds think alike!
I guess Erdrich writes a lot of books set in North Dakota. It appears that she is a good writer and gets great reviews from literary people, but the rest of us regular people who read books for fun and entertainment don't seem to be as impressed. I don't have first hand knowledge as I haven't yet read any of her work, this is just my current guess. I'm trying to wait until I have more of an open mind towards her work before I commit to reading one! I don't want to start a book that I already don't think I'm going to like - that becomes a self fulfilling prophecy.
Lea wrote: "Oh, no! North Dakota is always my last state...I'm always looking for a good book set in that area of the country. Too bad this wasn't it for you, but onward to the next book. So exciting that you ..."Thank you so much! I am really hoping to get that last one done soon!
Ioana wrote: "Lea wrote: "Oh, no! North Dakota is always my last state...I'm always looking for a good book set in that area of the country. Too bad this wasn't it for you, but onward to the next book. So exciti..."That one sounds so sad but good! Thank you!! Added to my tbr list!
Lea wrote: "Ioana wrote: "Not the best, but not a bad one set in North Dakota: The Winter in Anna."Thank you so much, my library has the book! I finally finished my state challenge after many years recently ..."
Oh cool thank you and congrats on finishing your list!!!
Ioana wrote: "If you need another one to consider, try The Round House. I could not get into it, but maybe you'll have better luck. It gets good reviews, so it was probably me..."I have though of trying that one, maybe someday!
Lea wrote: "Ioana wrote: "If you need another one to consider, try The Round House. I could not get into it, but maybe you'll have better luck. It gets good reviews, so it was probably me..."..."
Ya it might be a while before I try her again but I hope to eventually!
Finished book #55
4 Stars! Loved this story but could have done without some of the language.
Finished book #56
5 Stars! Looking forward to the rest of our buddy read of this book! This was a fun adventure and can't believe we are so close to the end of the series!!
Finished book #57
2.5 Stars! As much as i love this cover the book was just eh. Some funny and good parts but overall just ok
Finished book #58
(Audio book and short story) 4 Stars! I really enjoyed this one and wish it was longer but even in the short amount of pages it was a great story! Very interesting concept, the only thing was it had quite a bit of bad language for such a short book but I am just picky when it comes to that lol. Very good narrators too!
Finished book #59
2 Stars. So my daughter told me I had to read this book so got onto the waiting list and it finally became available. Zoe (7 years old) absolutely love it, me not so much lol but glad we could read another book together!
Finished book #60
4 Stars! Woohoo finally after some years I have finished my States list!!!! Also just finished my yearly goal!! So excited!!
Alexandra wrote: "Finished book #60 4 Stars! Woohoo finally after some years I have finished my States list!!!! Also just finished my yearly goal!! So excited!!"Congrats!! That's huge :)
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