One thing I really wanted to do this year was to not buy so many books. Or to not spend so much money on books. I have really not accomplished that at all this month. I don't think I am really surprised by this. I still ended up with 14 books this month. I also may or may not have some more on order.
I have done really well with not stepping foot into a book store. I believe there were only three visits the entire month and only one of those was to my favorite bookstore. That was torture! There is this great place called Reader's World and I absolutely love it there. It's not too big but everyone there is super helpful and very friendly. Most of the time I go not to buy a book (which I still end up doing) but to get my fill of book talk with the manager.
Maybe next month I will be able to cut back. There are so many great books coming out this year, I doubt it will be possible. I apparently have absolutely no will power, but I guess we all have our flaws. And I suppose it could be something worse than books.
Anyway, I better get started.
Passenger by Alexandra Bracken
I feel like this one was a given. All the talk going around on BookTube and every where else about it. How could I not be sure to have a copy of this book!? Even though this has nothing to do with them I am working on finishing her Darkest Minds trilogy first. I just feel like I should have them read before I start her new set. It is very high on my to read list though.
Truthwitch by Susan Dennard
Another one that is a given. Had to have a copy of this, though I purchased it on my kindle. I may or may not have a physical copy on order. I admit to nothing! I have read a tiny bit of this one already. I have not formed an opinion or anything on just 20ish pages, but I have to say I am slightly worried. I like the very tiny bit I have read but I am not sure I really understand any of it. I have heard others say that they pushed through and by the end they got it and loved it. So, I will keep going when I sit down to actually read it.
Silkworm by Robert Galbraith
I have not even started The Cuckoo's Calling but I felt the need to go ahead and get the second one. This comes from one of the conversations with the wonderful manager I spoke of earlier. I trust her opinion in books and the way she talks about them I am pretty sure, when I do get to them, I will love them as well.
Wolf by Wolf by Ryan Graudin
In my last post I believe I talked about my love for books taking place during the Second World War. So, why not a book about an alternate world where things played out different and the main character set out to kill Hitler. Very excited to pick this one up!
Soulless by Gail Carriger
Emily and I have made a list of 12 books for the year. Each month we both read the same book. This is one of the books she picked out, so of course I have to have it in order to read. We are both on the hunt for the rest of them in the larger paperbacks. For some reason we can find all but the second book in the larger paperback. I don't get it, it has to be out there somewhere. I really hope we both enjoy this book when we finally get to reading it this year. The month has not been determined yet.
The Wrath and the Dawn by Renee Ahdieh
I listened to this book last year on audio. I think I may have done a review on it, I am not 100% sure. Somehow, I missed on Goodreads that this was the first book in either a trilogy or series. I am not sure which it is planned to be. I was so crushed at the ending of this book that I have to wait until the next one! I enjoyed it so much though that I decided I had better pick up the hardcover pretty soon so that I can keep it on my shelves. It is a must have for me. I am thinking I may try to re-read it soon.
Poison Study by Maria V Snyder
This was in my last post as one I really want to get read this year. Since I have never been able to find it in any store I have ever been to, I had to get it ordered online this month. So, now I have it and I hope to read it pretty soon!
Leviathan by Scott Westfeld
This was pretty much an impulse buy. Emily has a copy of this book already and even though it isn't on the list of 12 we plan to read, I thought I would still pick it up. Things change, our list is not set in stone. Why not have a spare that we both already own? And hello, new book for me.
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
This is another one that I listened to on audio last year. I loved this book to pieces! It was so beautifully done! It was well written, the emotions you feel while reading it. It is another one that I felt the need to buy a copy and keep it in on my shelves. This book was a favorite. Please read it if you haven't, it was amazing!
In the Woods and The Likeness by Tana French
In the Woods was another one that Emily already has a copy of, so when we found it I picked it up as well. I mean why not, gotta have those options right? The Likeness I found at Half Price Books yesterday on clearance for two dollars! The second book - for just two whole dollars. Of course I had to get it!
The Search for Wondla by Tony Diterlizzi
This is one that I have added to the little shelf of books for my daughter when she is old enough. I am still holding out hope that she will eventually turn into a reader like myself. Of course I plan on reading it myself as well. But a few months ago I accidentally picked up book two thinking it was the first. So, I had still had to pick up the first. When I found it the other day and Half Price I had to get it.
Blood Song by Anthony Ryan
I have absolutely no idea about this book. I know it is high fantasy, I know it looks pretty cool and I am hoping it is a great read. I read the blurb about it but honestly, I can't even remember what it said. I haven't bothered to look up the rating on Goodreads or maybe I have and I have forgotten that already as well. All I know is that it is supposed to be an epic fantasy and I want to go into it more or less blind. I have high hopes for this one.
Winger by Andrew Smith
This is one purchase this month that I am not to sure about. I see this book all over the place and I have heard really great things about it. But I am just not sure if it something I really want to read. I think I am going to give it a try though. I found it pretty cheap yesterday so I figured what the heck. I'll give it a go and if I don't like it I can always take it back to Half Price Books later.
That's all I have for this month! Hopefully I can be better about sticking to my goals next month. Wish me luck!
Thanks for reading!
~~~~~Bonnie
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