Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created here at The Broke and the Bookish in June 2010 out of a love of lists. In January of 2018 we decided it was time to close our doors. It was then moved to That Artsy Reader Girl here. It came from a love of lists, books and a desire to bring bookish people together.
First up let’s share the last Top Ten Tuesday post I penned here. Which was on the 23rd January.
Today’s prompt is Quick Reads/ Books to read when time is short.
This short still gets regularly viewed here on the blog. You can read my thoughts here.I can’t seem to place my thoughts I’m sure I did pen it. You can read my thoughts here.You can read my thoughts here.My most recent short read out of my comfort zone and you can read my thoughts here.Meet Cute goodness ❤️My thoughts My ReviewThis short self help I’ve listened to a few times and I loved it each time. Each time I learnt something else about myself. You can read my review here.My ReviewMy Review
I love a short story and I’m currently almost at the end of this one…these are the perfect snippets of discovering new authors other than Christina Lauren I haven’t read any of the others until now.
Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created here at The Broke and the Bookish in June 2010 out of a love of lists. In January of 2018 we decided it was time to close our doors. It was then moved to That Artsy Reader Girl here. It came from a love of lists, books and a desire to bring bookish people together.
Now this is an interesting prompt….as an avid reader I’ve always an ever expanding TBR pile. As a blogger I often read certain books at certain times especially if I’m on a blog tour or to review by a certain date.
This has been on my TBR for a short while and before the end of 2023 I purchased a copy from Bert’s books. This will be devoured soon. After loving the first instalment of this series I had read a few pages of this. And then a blog tour took over and this was abandoned. I cannot wait to get back to the gang. A truly gorgeous group of people.
Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created here at The Broke and the Bookish in June 2010 out of a love of lists. In January of 2018 we decided it was time to close our doors. It was then moved to That Artsy Reader Girl here. It came from a love of lists, books and a desire to bring bookish people together.
So let’s start by looking at the bookish goals I set for 2023. You can read that post here.
Where do I start….
Read more classics – now this is something I didn’t really get to last year bar a few Agatha Christie reads.
Read out of my comfort zone.
New Audiobook challenge 50 reads #2024AudiobookChallenge.
Buddy read – I didn’t get as many buddy reads in, in 2023 so I hope to change that this year.
Review every book I read – I did a lot more last year but not every book. I’m already one book behind but I hope to change that.
Regularly blogging – I’ve been truly inspired by a friend to get more organised and more consistent. So watch this space.
Read more Non-Fiction – This was on last years list and I managed to read x
Netgalley – In order to get more organised I also need to get on top of my Netgalley reading. Not just requesting every book I like, but reading and actually reviewing for the publishers. Doing more of this will open many more doors for me in terms of my blogging life.
Donate books I have doubles of and those I won’t reread. Last year after my operation one of my first trips out was a walk to the Blackheath book library. I donated a bag of books that I wouldn’t read again or that I had doubles of. I ended up picking up the first novel in the Thursday Murder Club a book I loved. I have the second on my TBR and I will be getting onto that shortly.
Beat the back log – I have so many books in my room that are calling for me to read them. I am hoping to add at least one from the ever expanding pile onto each months TBR.
So that’s my 10 as you can see there are a few that have been carried over onto this year.
In 2023 I read 57/53 books and this year I’ve upped my GoodReads target to 75. I believe I listened to 32 audiobooks and my aim for this year is 50. I’ve already listened to two audiobooks and finished 3 books. I’m in the middle of two books one being a collection of short stories and I’m to decide on what my next audiobook will be….
So let’s start with taking a look at the list in the original post. You can read that here.
Read more books – A totally obvious choice and I did that in spades. In 2022 I read 25 books and in 2023 I finished on 57, I had imagined to have read a few more but nearer the end of the year I was rundown and headaches and being busy meant I didn’t finish the few I thought I would.
Review every single book I read – Now this didn’t happen but I did review more than I didn’t so that’s a massive plus and a decent stepping stone.
GoodReads target 53 – I finished on 57 so this made me happy and I’ve increased 2024 target to 75.
Read more classics – well this was a fail. But I did start an Agatha Christie subscription and I’ve read a few of them this year.
Beat the back log – I may have read a few but this didn’t really happen. (Do I need to make a post with a bunch I hope to include each month)
Donate books I won’t reread or doubles – At the beginning of last year following my ear operation, when I got out on a walk for the first time I dropped off a bunch of books to the Blackheath book box.
Buddy Read –Now this is where it gets tricky I’m sure we did but not as on point as previously. We had hoped to start the year reading the new Paige Toon but I haven’t got it on Netgalley 😭
Read more Non Fiction – I want to say there were at least 5. I have added a few more to my TBR and still need to review a short one that I listened to, that was extremely empowering.
Outside of comfort zone – ummm I think I attempted this but it will definitely go back on this years goals.
Listen to more Audiobooks – of my 57 books I listened to 32 audiobooks so this definitely was a winner.
Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created here at The Broke and the Bookish in June 2010 out of a love of lists. In January of 2018 we decided it was time to close our doors. It was then moved to That Artsy Reader Girl here. It came from a love of lists, books and a desire to bring bookish people together. Today is another freebie post but I am going to post my last post with the 10 books I chose earlier this year alongside the choices now. You can read that post 10 faves so far.
I’ve been lucky enough to read a lot of great reads this year. I am almost at my GoodReads target for the year. I am at the final stages of listening to Yellowface and that will be my 53rd book of the year. I still have a few weeks to read a few more…as I’ve been a bit fluey the last few days I’ve only been listening to my audiobook.
Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created here at The Broke and the Bookish in June 2010 out of a love of lists. In January of 2018 we decided it was time to close our doors. It was then moved to That Artsy Reader Girl here. It came from a love of lists, books and a desire to bring bookish people together.
Back in January I penned my bookish goals let’s see where I’m at. You can read that post here.
I know that one of those goals was to read more and I’ve definitely done that having long ago surpassed what I finished on last year. I am currently on 47 books and I had set my Goodreads for the year at 53.
Read more audiobooks. I have definitely done that although the last few days I’ve had mad headaches so haven’t read anything. Let’s see how many I have listened to. Out of my current tears of 47 24 of those were audiobooks. The current audiobook I have on the go is a long one so I haven’t got that far as yet.
Review every book – well this definitely hasn’t happened. I do believe I have reviewed most though. I have a few to write…watch this space.
Classics – now this is a goal I need to make happen. I am in the middle of an Agatha Christie if that counts.
Beat the backlog – I have read a few that have been sat on my shelf for a while but this still needs some more attention. Another watch this space.
Donate – back in January when I was on sick leave I took a bunch to the Blackheath book box and I vaguely remember another outing. There are probably more I can donate soon.
Buddy reading – Now myself and Catriona are planning on Buddy reading the next Heidi Swain and potentially Beth O’Leary too. This could well be another post soon – watch this space.
Non fiction – I’ve read 3 this year. This definitely needs to change.
Reading outside of my comfort zone – now this is one I need to look into further and I’m open to any recommendations. I will say I’ve read a few more historical books this year and I’ve loved them. I definitely need to make time to pen my thoughts on a number of books.
I would love to hear from you on my goals and my progress and definitely with recommendations.
Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created here at The Broke and the Bookish in June 2010 out of a love of lists. In January of 2018 we decided it was time to close our doors. It was then moved to That Artsy Reader Girl here. It came from a love of lists, books and a desire to bring bookish people together.
The last few months my reading hasn’t been too bad it’s slowed over the past few days but that’s because life got busy. I’m back at it now…so let’s look at what else I would love to read….
Now I would usually speak more about each book but I don’t think it’s necessary today. A number of these books have been on my pile for a while. I’ve really enjoyed my reading this year and I look forward to delving into these.
Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created here at The Broke and the Bookish in June 2010 out of a love of lists. In January of 2018 we decided it was time to close our doors. It was then moved to That Artsy Reader Girl here. It came from a love of lists, books and a desire to bring bookish people together.
I honestly do love penning these but unless I plan I don’t have time. Although in saying that I know I sometimes overdo these posts. (Let me know if you love what I’m doing with these or not.)
Can’t share a review of this one as I’m still reading it.
I adore Holly Hepburn I must get back to her latest instalment I read part one and had initially expected to read part two and review those together. That did not happen, I believe part three is out mid September so I best catch up.
My ReviewMy ReviewI have a signed copy of this and must catch up on these books.
So there are my 10. It’s not always easy to find these for the prompts but I enjoyed it all the same. Just the Cressida one I haven’t read and I’m in the midst of the Colleen Hoover novel.
Top Ten Tuesday is an original feature/weekly meme created here at The Broke and the Bookish in June 2010 out of a love of lists. In January of 2018 we decided it was time to close our doors. It was then moved to That Artsy Reader Girl here. It came from a love of lists, books and a desire to bring bookish people together
Today is a freebie so I thought I would take this chance to choose 10 of my favourite reads so far this year.
I absolutely adored listening to Carrie Soto is Back and it’s now my favourite so far from Taylor Jenkins Reid. I would also recommend the audiobook especially if you love Tennis, the news sketches really added to this experience.
I’ve said so many times and will continue to do so, I am a massive fangirl of this pairing. I loved the UnHoneymooners so this was always a guaranteed winner for me. It was a gorgeous audio that I will also recommend the sounds of the sea added to the experience.
This was a debut that sucked me in and had me instantly on tender hooks. Sara has a way with words, she created a bunch of characters that will have you doubting every single one and just when you think you know where the story is going. Bam nope wrong again. A beautiful setting but it’s not the paradise you’re hoping for it’s your worst nightmare. I look forward to reading more from this author.
Lindsey never needs an introduction – I was heartbroken to miss her tour this time. Although I thought I may have made Bluewater but a chest infection put halt to that. I must admit I was over the moon that she loved my review. That made my day.
I’ve been a fan of Louise Candlish since inhaling The Swimming Pool. I’m a bit behind on her books but I listened to this beauty via Libby and what a clever read this was. An absolute treat and just the thriller I needed at this time. Louise makes me wish I could write this way.
Having attended an event with Lucy Vine I wanted to get back into her world. I had been meaning to read her debut for what seemed like forever, and this felt like the perfect time and what a treat it was.
I adore Cecelia Ahern and this read felt so different. This was an audio read and what a treat it was, really early on I thought I knew where this was going and I was so wrong.
I read a few of Colleen Hoovers books long before TikTok existed. But being a book blogger I often discover more and more authors. I kept seeing this beautiful version advertised and had to get a copy – my first look at this book is on my TikTok. This book swept me away in a good and a bad way with such mixed emotions and some seriously sexy yet some seriously hard to read scenes.
Having read 42 books so far this year it’s been so hard to only choose 10 to talk about. My end of year post is going to be a hard one this year. Last year I only managed to read 25 books but this year – not only have I made more time to read and review. I’ve also had audiobooks, ebooks, books from publishers and a fair few that I’ve bought, as well as Libby reads. Often having two on the go at any one time.
The Drift was one of my January reads and it coincided with my recovery following my surgery on my ear. I have been kind of late to the party with C J Tudor but I’ve loved the books of hers that I’ve read. This one was so clever and was such an escape from one of the weirdest times in my life. I remember I took it out on one of my first walks following surgery and I sat in a coffee shop immersed in The Drift.
I’ve honestly enjoyed putting this list together and to think there’s another 32 books that I could have spoken about is absolutely mental. Reading is an escape and an awakening that I’ll always cherish, being away I’ve brought a number of physical books, my kindle and my audiobooks via my phone. I’ve finished a set of short stories and two audiobooks so far and I still have 4 days including today to get a few more finished.
I honestly love being organised and penning these posts in advance. Lists like this need thought and if I can dedicate some time to do this it’s a joy. It’s also made me think of how many others I’ve loved and how I could continue to talk about even more books.
So where do I begin in updating you….it’s been a bit of a better week in terms of blog posting and in finishing books. I’ve finished my audiobook and short story both were great.
This may well be my absolute fave Taylor Jenkins Reid novel and I posted my review yday and you can read it here.
I also finished reading these fab short stories thanks to Netgalley. My review for this one will be up as soon as.
I may have also finished listening to this short…this will be on the blog in the coming week also.
I’ve already shared my review of Carrie Soto but what else was on the blog this week.
My thoughts on the Honeymoon Crashers was penned this week and you can read that here.
I also shared a Top Ten Tuesday post that you can read here.
I’ve been in a bit of a Taylor Jenkins Reid mood of late. So my Throwback Thursday of this week is right back where it started for me. You can read that here.
Last Saturday I left you saying I would be watching the Lionesses on Saturday they won and on Wednesday they won so tomorrow brings us to the final of the World Cup. 🏆 Tottenham’s first game since Harry wasn’t the worst but sadly we only gained a point. As I’m away I won’t be there today but one of my girls will be taking care of my seat. As long as we get the win I’ll be fine.
I’ve wore my red top for every game so far…can’t change it now.
Audiobooks in the sunshine have made me smile. Haven’t got a run in just yet but have walked into town a few times this week.
As ever, please let me know if there is anything you would like to see on the blog? I will aim to get a Midweek Reading Roundup in on Wednesday of next week. Have a few thoughts to get up but thinking I’ll get back to one of these.
Seeing as I’ve started both 🤣. I will also get another audiobook on the go. Have a good week all next Saturday I’ll be heading homeward but hopefully I’ll have lots to share.
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