How large is your TBR list? Does it have a mind of its own?

[Lynxie]

Much easier to store than paper books!! I think all up I probably have around 400-500 in books, the rest are now electronic! I had to do a big clean out when I got my kindle!! Just so much easier to carry around several hundred books with you when they are on the kindle :)

[[deleted user]]

My TBR list is 130-odd books, but my to-reread-and-review list is the one I'm having trouble getting through! :(

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Tanvi wrote: "My TBR list is 130-odd books, but my to-reread-and-review list is the one I'm having trouble getting through! :("

I don't re-read many books, as I have a huge amount of books still to read, and haven't the time to re-read...LOL

[Lynxie]

I am a bit like you Brenda, I don't re-read a lot of books, unless they blew me away or I didn't quite get it...

Having said that, my re-read shelf is steadily growing, but at a much, much slower rate than the books I'm getting read.

One of the books that did make it to my re-read shelf (and I've actually re-read 4 times) is

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lynxie wrote: "I am a bit like you Brenda, I don't re-read a lot of books, unless they blew me away or I didn't quite get it...

Having said that, my re-read shelf is steadily growing, but at a much, much slower ..."

Wow, and 534 pages each time...LOL

[Lynxie]

what can I say?! I am a sucker for punishment :P

It certainly isn't for the younger generation though. It can be quite explicit in both adult nature and in regard to violence, which is sooo opposite to what I like to read. Oh well :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lynxie wrote: "what can I say?! I am a sucker for punishment :P

It certainly isn't for the younger generation though. It can be quite explicit in both adult nature and in regard to violence, which is sooo oppos..."

As long as you enjoy it Lynxie;D

[Neko]

I have no time to re-read books because of what I have to already read that's never been read before D: Sometimes I wish I could though.

[Khenan]

I re-read maybe.. 20 books each year :) normally the HP series.. then some diff Roald Dahl and stuff. (Each time a new book within a series comes out i re-read all the books before.. no use reading if you're not totally 'in' the books :D) Luckily most of those re-reads, the first reading happened before i started on Goodreads so hurray its counted as new :D.

The worst things for TBR is those pesky lists. I went through the 'best mystery list' a while ago and couldn't help adding every single on to my TBR... :P I think half the fun of reading is finding new books to read, and researching!

Meh i have another 70 or so years to read so i don't mind to keep adding ;D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Khenan wrote: "I re-read maybe.. 20 books each year :) normally the HP series.. then some diff Roald Dahl and stuff. (Each time a new book within a series comes out i re-read all the books before.. no use reading..."

Hahaha!! Same, though not 70 Khenan...LOL

[Alayne]

I have about 40 actual books on the bookshelves, not to mention the ones I don't have but would like to read...then there are the ones on my Kindle followed by the list of Kindle books I want to read - it's endless!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Alayne wrote: "I have about 40 actual books on the bookshelves, not to mention the ones I don't have but would like to read...then there are the ones on my Kindle followed by the list of Kindle books I want to re..."

And now you've joined AR, your TBR list will multiply at a rapid rate!

[Lynxie]

Trust what Brenda says Alayne - look what happened to my TBR list!! over 1500!! Eeep!

haha - only joking, AR didn't do it, I am a bookaholic! :P

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lynxie wrote: "Truat what Brenda says Alayne - look what happened to my TBR list!! over 1500!! Eeep!

haha - only joking, AR didn't do it, I am a bookaholic! :P"

Aren't we all Lynxie?? ;D

[Lynxie]

Sure are! Oh well, at least we're all in it together!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lynxie wrote: "Sure are! Oh well, at least we're all in it together!"

Haha! That we are:)

[Sherri]

I am so horrible lol. My TBR list is currently at 1,045 books. I am always adding to my list and I know I will get around to them eventually but I also have close to 100 books at home I have yet to read, though I have read all the books on my akindle lol.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sherri wrote: "I am so horrible lol. My TBR list is currently at 1,045 books. I am always adding to my list and I know I will get around to them eventually but I also have close to 100 books at home I have yet to..."

Wow Sherri!!! Lots of reading for you to do!! Too many books, too little time;D

[Sherri]

Haha I know Brenda! But I can't help it! xD

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sherri wrote: "Haha I know Brenda! But I can't help it! xD"

I'm a little the same!!! I think it's called 'addiction'...LOL

[Nicki]

I am feeling very proud as I have my print tbr pile down to 2 books. E-books-wise I am currently reading my last outstanding ARC from NetGalley (though I just requested one more). I was just gifted a few e-books by a friend though, so I will have those to move onto next.

[Sherri]

lol it is Brenda, my mom said she's got a daughter who has so many books that its my drug of choice xD

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sherri wrote: "lol it is Brenda, my mom said she's got a daughter who has so many books that its my drug of choice xD"

Perfectly said;D

[Sherri]

lol it is :) though my sister is getting almost as bad as me ;D

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Sherri wrote: "lol it is :) though my sister is getting almost as bad as me ;D"

Hahaha!! A good thing...you're a well read family:)

[Sherri]

haha, we are though it gets us into trouble more often than not xD

[Lynxie]

Woo! Started on the gifted e-books from authors well and truly now, but... I went and posted that I'd do reviews for a copy of the book, and I've had to add another 18 books to my TBR list. It's still sitting at 1530, but I've managed to read 5 books (currently on #6) since I've been travelling (just over two weeks now) gotta love those long plane rides!

I'm hoping to get to #10 before I get home... not that it'll impact my TBR list, I have another 7 books from authors in my inbox that I still need to add - oh dear! A reader's work is never done :D

[Angela]

Mine has 30 odd books on it so far, but it grows everyday as I only joined up the other day!!

My wishlist on bookdepository on the other hand.... Massive!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Angela wrote: "Mine has 30 odd books on it so far, but it grows everyday as I only joined up the other day!!

My wishlist on bookdepository on the other hand.... Massive!!"

Good for you Angela;D

[Katie]

I have 83 books on my bookshelf at home that I haven't read and still I go to the library 2 borrow more books and I buy at least one book a week I just can't help myself HAHAHA owell I don't drink, smoke or gamble so books are my addiction :P

[Karen]

I have hundreds on my TBR too. My husband is not a reader and doesn't see the attraction, oh well - his loss. What can I say, I'm addicted to reading and now I have a Kindle there's no hope for me

[[deleted user]]

124 books and yes mine does have a mind of its own

[Mish]

My overall TBR list is still growing and will continue to grow but I’m going to see if I can at least reduce the pile of TBR on bookshelf which currently sits on 71.

[[deleted user]]

475--up about twenty books from when I logged on this morning. Not even trying to resist anymore. Impossible. I'm learning not too order in too many from the library at once though. Sometimes it takes months for them to come in, other times they all arrive together!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

I hate it when that happens Gina...I have 3 here from the library, and 3 waiting at the library!! Plus soooo many here to read that I own as well!! O.O!!!

[Katie]

My GR TBR list is 310 I'm trying not to add ne more to it or I'll never read them all lol but my bookshelf at home is another story it grows and grows and grows currently at 158 omg..... I think I'm becoming far too obsessed considering it was only 83 23days ago!!!!!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Katie wrote: "My GR TBR list is 310 I'm trying not to add ne more to it or I'll never read them all lol but my bookshelf at home is another story it grows and grows and grows currently at 158 omg..... I think I'..."

Ooops Katie! lol

[Kassassinn]

I've just signed into Goodreads & and discovered my TBR list is around 100 books... And I still haven't finished the list!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Haha! It will definitely get larger Mockingjay!! I notice you're a new member of our group as well...welcome! Could you introduce yourself here http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/3... so everyone else can say hi as well...thanks:)

[Phrynne, Series Queen!]

I am very strict and don't let my list get over 20. I find that once a book has been on my kindle or on the shelf unread for a few months I lose interest and probably never read it.I also read very fast which helps a lot.

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Wow!! I culled about 150 off my list a few months ago, now it's right up there again!!

[Lisa - (Aussie Girl)]

Wow, what a comfort seeing I'm not the only one. I have a combined kindle and DTB TBR of about sixty books and i fully intend to read them all. I wonder if this phenomenon is a product of the internet book forums where we all encourage each other with great recommendations and the ability to talk to other like minded book addicts. One of the positives of social media but my bank account may not agree. LOL>

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ha! I think we may all be the same Lisa!

[Kelly]

I have 87 on my TBR list. I don't pay that much attention to the Recommendations list. However I asked some people a few months ago about book suggestions and ended up with about 70 books on my TBR list.

[Sharnie]

I physically own around 280 books, not including the two mystery boxes yet to be unpacked. My to read list is in the mid 2000s last I checked, I have a bad habit of wanting to read everything, because I worry i'll forget the details of whatever catches my fancy

[Zoey]

I have a Yet to buy or Borrow list which seems to get bigger every day & I have 102 actually on my shelves waiting to be read. That includes around 20ish that have been lent to me by friends. My plan is to get that right down before purchasing anymore. Yeah right, heard that before :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Wow Sharnie and Zoey! I agree with your observation Zoey, as I've said the same thing before myself!! Won't happen! lol
Yours is massive Sharnie...I thought mine was bad at over 700!!

[Lynxie]

Wow - someone who has more books on their list than me! I never thought I'd see the day!

I don't have too far to go to reach you though Sharnie... my TBR list is around 1650 at the moment.

[Sharnie]

The worst thing for me though is that I genuinly want to read all of them, but I know that books enter the list at a much faster rate than I could ever read them... Also, until last night I thought it was normal XD

[Lynxie]

Me too Sharnie. I plan for about 16yrs of reading at my current rate to get through the whole lot... but that of course would only be if I didn't add anymore!

So not going to happen I'm afraid!