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Hey there, bloggers!
I wish I could say that I am on track in the new year but we started off with a week-long vacation and have been off camping, hiking, and exploring new places! My health and fitness goals are right on track but I'll have to find more time to write!
I did get the Christmas tree and other decorations squared away before the new year started and have done a lot of cleaning, airing out, and purging around the house to lessen some of the burdens throughout the year.
Up next, I'd like to do a full library cleaning and get all my shelves rotated (they droop in the middle if I don't flip them every 6 months or so!) and I've been seriously thinking about cataloging my books soon since I'm in the thousands and have a hard time keeping track of what I've already bought.
I'm joining in on an Instagram challenge (#betterreadschallenge) to read every single day again this year (I lost track halfway through the year in 2019) and so far I'm off to a good start even though I haven't had time to finish anything yet. I'm really enjoying my current reads, at least!
Currently Reading:
I won American Dirt from a Goodreads giveaway and am hooked! So good so far and I don't want to put it down!
Fighting for the Forest is my first nonfiction read of the year and I'm loving it! I read a lot of it while camping at a park built by the CCC which made it even more fascinating!
Chapter Books We've Finished Recently:
We're still on a Disney Princess kick but Little Women is up next!
Recently Posted Reviews:
We recently enjoyed Looking For Yesterday by Alison Jay, about a boy who goes looking for a way back to yesterday and the grandfather that shows him that the best days are ahead.
We could relate to the little bunny in I Wish It Would Snow by Sarah Dillard.
Recent Posts:
2020 PopSugar Reading Challenge
2020 Beat the Backlist Challenge
BookRiot's Read Harder Challenge
Tackle My TBR 2020
2020 New Releases Challenge
Alphabet Soup Challenge
2020 TBR & Reading Goals
What I'm Watching:
What I'm Listening To:
Ok, readers, I'm off to organize so I can maybe get started on those books. Have you ever cataloged your books before? Am I looking at an impossible task? Give me motivation!
Nicely done! Getting a book inventory sheet done can be soooo tedious and time consuming but it's sooooo worth it! I did mine in probably 2-3 weekends worth of working on it. I checked certain books for signatures and noted the type of book, hardcover, paperback--trade, mass, or the YA style paperback which I just left as paperback, lol! I even did separate tabs for international editions and classic editions--ones that basically have no chance of ever being signed! Lol. Now it's easy to keep it updated, I just have to remember to actually add new titles in which can be hard if I had a stretch of getting no new books for awhile!
ReplyDeleteHere's my StS
Have a GREAT day!
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Great ideas! I didn't think about checking for signatures at all!
DeleteThanks so much, Jessica!
I've been really curious about American Dirt. I've been seeing it everywhere.
ReplyDeleteIt's intense! I would have flown through it if it weren't for my current time constraints! I'm planning on losing sleep to read more tonight! :D
DeleteTake it from me, as you catalogue yourself books, make a note as to which shelf it’s on. I really wish I had done this as most of my shelves are three deep and finding anything is a nightmare! I use BookCollectorz by the way - highly recommended it.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a great reading week
I will check out BookCollectorz! And that's a great idea! I'm always tearing apart my shelves to find specific books!
DeleteThanks so much and have a great week as well! :D
Glad you're enjoying your books so far! I'm looking forward to watching The Witcher but I haven't started yet.
ReplyDeleteHope you have a good week!
I was hesitant about The Witcher because I've seen so many people say it's confusing, but I've really enjoyed it so far!
DeleteHave a great week! :D
I think that's a great way to start off the year--having a bit of an adventure. :-) I won't mention that my Christmas decorations are still up. I meant to take them down last weekend, but it did not happen, sadly. A coworker told me that now I have to wait until February 2nd otherwise it will be bad luck to take them down. I don't think I'll wait that long though. LOL
ReplyDeleteI've heard such good things about American Dirt. I am glad you are enjoying it!
I hope you have a great week!
Yes, the adventure started the year off on a good foot!
DeleteKeeping them up seems to be the trend! :D I read recently that the original superstition regarding the tree is to take it down before the new year but traditions and superstitions like that are so varied! I honestly usually leave mine up but I'm trying it different this year! :D
Thanks for stopping by! Have a great week! :)
That sounds like a fun Instagram challenge. And ooh The Witcher- i still need to watch that.
ReplyDeleteGlad you had an awesome vacation! Have a great week!
Thanks Greg! Definitely give The Witcher a try! It's a pretty unique fantasy! :)
DeleteCamping and hiking sound like an excellent way to start the new year. Good luck with the Instagram challenge. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteAj @ Read All The Things!
I'm glad to read you've been enjoying your current reads. And I'm really starting to think I need to start watching The Witcher, since everyone seems to be watching it.
ReplyDeleteHappy reading.