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TBR Mountain Decimation Challenge
Starting Unread Own-To-Read Count: 135
Current Unread Own-To-Read Count: 132
Read From List Since Start: 3
New Book Credits Earned: 0
New Book Credits Used: 0
Outstanding Book Credits: 0
Read from list since last update:
Hounded by Kevin Hearne
Lost Prince by Ainsley
Storm's Heart by Thea Harrison
Thanks, Jason!
Can I join in? I started afresh when I got my Kindle and for a little while I was very good at only buying a new book when I was ready to read it, but I've slipped lately. Not least because of the sales, and I do like a good bargain ;)I currently have 95 on my Kindle TBR, not counting the four I'm currently reading. I know that's nothing compared to some, but preventative action is required!
I should be able to decimate that by the end of the year, hopefully, and I won't buy any more until I do so. (But freebies don't count as purchases!) Please hold me to account :)
Rachel wrote: "Can I join in? I started afresh when I got my Kindle and for a little while I was very good at only buying a new book when I was ready to read it, but I've slipped lately. Not least because of the ..."Come on in! The more the merrier...but avoid Grant like the plague. He'll try to make you backslide.
MrsJoseph wrote: "...avoid Grant like the plague..."But... if he's supplying the fudge, it's worth it, right? ;)
That's the thing...he's not supplying fudge, he's eating it in front of us while not sharing and smacking his lips. *bad Grant*
There is certain books on my tbr list that are never going to be read along with certain books on my current reading list too. I always get distracted by other books.
Starting Unread Own-To-Read Count: 135
Current Unread Own-To-Read Count: 131
Read From List Since Start: 4
New Book Credits Earned: 0
New Book Credits Used: 0
Outstanding Book Credits: 0
Read from list since last update:
Hounded by Kevin Hearne
Lost Prince by Ainsley
Storm's Heart by Thea Harrison
Long Hard Ride - DNF'd (goodness it was SO HORRIBLE but I got it off the list!)
Starting Unread To-Read Count: 65Current Unread To-Read Count: 59
Read From List Since Start: 25
New Book Credits Earned: 8
New Book Credits Used: 14
Outstanding Book Credits: -6
Books Until Back on Track: 17
Read Since Last Update:
The Warded Man by Peter V Brett
The Dark Tower: Treachery by Robin Furth
Elantris by Brandon Sanderson
A Dance with Dragons by George RR Martin
Good job, Dawn! I almost feel Dragons should count as two as its so big, lol.
I'm doing mine a little bit different. Basically, rather than focusing on the books I own, I'm trying to bring some balance to my tbr and read some things I might miss otherwise. This is being achieved by my random list as well as adding in books from series I am already reading, BotMs, first-reads that aren't yet published and trying to balance out the genres in proportion to my normal reading. As a result, below I have my target numbers plus the credit or deficit for each. Sorry for the long-winded explanation! Also, planning to update weekly, as it'd be easy to get off track monthlyFormat: Target - Actual = +/- credits
to-read Shelf: 400 - 399 = +1
tbr-in-current month shelf: 10 - 8 = +2
priority-fantasy-tbr shelf: 15 - 17 = -2
priority-fiction-tbr: 25 - 37 = -12
priority-non-fiction tbr: 25 - 38 = -13
priority-plays-tbr: 5 - 3 = +2
priority-poetry tbr: 5 - 5 = 0
priority-science-fiction tbr: 15 - 18 = -3
priority-shorts tbr: 5 - 5 = 0
Total: 515 - 534 = -19
Books Completed Since Last Update (7/30/11)
Winter's Tale by Mark Helprin from 7/25/11 to 7/31/11 - 4 Stars
Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick on 8/1/11 - 5 Stars
The Good Muslim: A Novel by Tahmima Anam from 7/30/11 to 8/3/11 - 3 Stars
Nineteen Seventy Four by David Peace from 8/2/11 to 8/4/11 - 3 Stars
The Sweet Far Thing by Libba Bray from 8/2/11 to 8/5/11 - 4 Stars
MrsJoseph wrote: "Good job, Dawn! I almost feel Dragons should count as two as its so big, lol."Actually that's a good idea. Maybe you should count page number as a factor. Otherwise you might find yourself reading shorter books so you can buy more. I found myself doing that with the yearly challenge. I keep putting longer books for later. Maybe for novels more than 1,000 pages you should count them as two.
Oh wow, Denae! That's a complicated program.
Lol, there's a spreadsheet involved, but that's not uncommon for me. I have a thing for making spreadsheets for lots of stuff. It's definitely the only way I keep track of the Nothing But Reading Challenges and Reading With Style group stuff.
Starting Unread Own-To-Read Count: 135
Current Unread Own-To-Read Count: 129
Read From List Since Start: 6
New Book Credits Earned: 1
New Book Credits Used: 0
Outstanding Book Credits: 0
Read from list since last update:
Hounded by Kevin Hearne
Lost Prince by Ainsley
Storm's Heart by Thea Harrison
Long Hard Ride - DNF'd (goodness it was SO HORRIBLE but I got it off the list!)
The Duke and I by Julia Quinn (actually a library loan but I'm counting it!)
The Warded Man by Peter Brett
Sigh - Somehow, I'm quite sure that Grant will be proud of me...I read 5 books, earning me a shopping spree of 1. The new Lev Grossman novel The Magician King is out and I had to get it! Then, I saw a copy of The Hypnotist, which Horror Afficionados are reading, so I grabbed it. I can read 5 more books to earn that one. Then, Tracey referred to a series she loves about Mary Russell and a retired Beekeeping Sherlock Holmes. Amazon had just one copy left! To earn free shipping, I had to pick out a couple more. Thankfully, they were books I'd already read, so they technically don't count...
My name is Laurel, and I'm a book-buying addict!
lol!! You managed to turn a 1 book purchase into a shopping spree. rotfThat's exactly why I'm going to hold on to my 1 measly little credit...when I do start buying books it's going to be crazy.
I'm still down from 130 to 127... But I am a little ashamed of myself :(The road to my local bookstore is paved with good intentions.
Laurel wrote: "The road to my local bookstore is paved with good intentions."lol!! I know...oh goodness I know...
No worries, Tracey! I am an unabashed Sherlock Holmes fan and will happily dive into any series related to him. Plus, there hasn't been a single recommendation from the Afficionados that I haven't loved. You all have introduced me to Jim Butcher, Kim Harrison, Carrie Vaughn, Patricia Briggs, Larry Correia, Simon R. Green, Andre Norton, and now Laurie R. King, just to name a few. Another Fantasy group on Goodreads is responsible for introducing me to Lois McMaster Bujold, Janny Wurts, Brandon Sanderson and Robin Hobb. Personally, I think my life is better for it! My wallet, not so much ;)
Happy Reading!
Tracey, you contribute to the delinquency of us all. How much is Grant paying you?
Don't let her fool you Denae. A little birdie told me about a mayhaw jam/chocolate fudge connection. *raises eyebrow*
And why haven't you started? *crosses arms and taps foot*
ooooh, shiny!
MrsJ wrote. "That's the thing...he's not supplying fudge..."
Actually the last care package I sent to Tracey totally included homemade fudge! :P
Laurel wrote, "Somehow, I'm quite sure that Grant will be proud of me..."
Lol....I'm totally proud of you, Laurel! :D
Actually the last care package I sent to Tracey totally included homemade fudge! :P
Laurel wrote, "Somehow, I'm quite sure that Grant will be proud of me..."
Lol....I'm totally proud of you, Laurel! :D
I like fudge, but I seriously want a piece of cola cake right now.Started another book from my current month tbr, which is good. Ate too much for dinner, so not up for more Gravity's Rainbow tonight, but that's probably OK given how bizarre a read it is.
Is cola cake that cake you make by mixing cake mix with soda? Or is it something else?
Never heard of that. It's a recipe we have that uses cola in at least the icing, possibly the cake too. It's been a long time since I made it. I don't use cake mixes often, so I know it's one from scratch.
So I'm going to be in trouble today. I'm going to Border's, and I need to try to not buy anything.I have to go though! You see, my son has recently discovered the majesty that is flip-the-flap books. You know, those books that you flip up flaps in to find something hidden beneath.. He thinks they are hilarious. The problem? I only have one of them, and I'm getting very very sick of reading "Where's Spot" to him three times a night. So! I'm going to Borders, to see if I can find some more on sale. But while I'm there, I need to not buy any new books for me.
Wish me luck! This is going to be hard.
Dawn wrote: "So I'm going to be in trouble today. I'm going to Border's, and I need to try to not buy anything.I have to go though! You see, my son has recently discovered the majesty that is flip-the-flap bo..."
But they're having a sale. And they're closing so its like a special event. If you don't buy "it" now they might not have it later. Lol.
Oh noes! Dawn is going into a book store! *cue Jaws music*
I won't even look in my sections, just the kids section.Maybe I'll just peak into my section.
I'll browse, but I won't buy anything.
OMG I'M GOING TO BUY SOOO MANY BOOKS!!!
*pumps iron, runs up and down stairs while playing that song from Rocky*I think I'm ready...
Ever since I read that Grant went on a 19 book shopping spree, I've REALLY wanted to!!!It seems more decadent than cheesecake for breakfast :)
(and no, I haven't done that either)
ROTFLMAO!!!!!I've got to get away from you people! Yall are such horrible influences on me.
I will be strong! Just yesterday I stopped myself from buying any books from Amazon. :-)
Bunch of enablers, you lot.
Tracey wrote: "But - but - I didn't even repost the link to booksalefinder.com! Oops. Guess I just did.
:D"
For shame! You get back to your library right now young lady! And don't come out until you've cleaned up your act.
I've avoided Borders so far, but it's not been easy.
Sad news for book lovers in Winnipeg (my hometown). Our beloved Aqua Books and Eat Bistro are closing. Aqua is a used book store that takes up more space than most new book stores. It is nestled in a gorgeous old building, hosts numerous reading and cultural events. Eat Bistro is attached. The tables are brightly painted old wooden pieces you might remember from your grandmother's place. The menus are housed in the covers of children's books, and all of the food is made from scratch! They have the best chicken fingers (hand breaded with over 20 dipping sauces to choose from) that I've ever tasted!A group of my friends and I are going down tomorrow for supper and a book buying spree to try and help out the owners before they close their doors. It means I'm TOTALLY going to be behind in my reading challenge, but I think that supporting such a wonderful place is worth it!
Laurel wrote: "Sad news for book lovers in Winnipeg (my hometown). Our beloved Aqua Books and Eat Bistro are closing. Aqua is a used book store that takes up more space than most new book stores. It is nestled..."That is horrible news! I would break my TBR challenge for something like that, too.
Aww, that's sad, it sounds like an awesome place!
That's horrible news, Laurel! You have my condolences.
*le sigh*I was bad.. But not too bad. I got two new books, which is better than it could have been! I needed them. I'll post my updated status later when I have more time, but for now here's what I got:
Windhaven by George R.R. Martin and Lisa Tuttle
Hunter's Run by George R.R. Martin, Gardner R. Dozois, and Daniel Abraham
Dawn wrote: "*le sigh*I was bad.. But not too bad. I got two new books, which is better than it could have been! I needed them. I'll post my updated status later when I have more time, but for now here's what..."
LOL!
Needed, huh? LOLThose are some awesome finds, though, Dawn!
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☠The Dread Pirate Grant☠ wrote: "aww....Burn.
*Tallies a point for Denae*"
Yaaay Denae!"
*bows* a momentary inspiration, 'twas nothing