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Home | Giveaway | SPRING CLEANING GIVEAWAY!

SPRING CLEANING GIVEAWAY!

May 3, 2014 - Updated May 7, 2019 // 131 Comments

Hi there! Will and I have been getting down to business with doing some Spring cleaning — which basically means I pretend to clean things while singing into my hairbrush and dancing all about while Will does a lot of the cleaning. BUT I must do the Spring cleaning of the books piling up because if it were up to Will…I have a feeling any book that didn’t have a home on a proper shelf would be MYSTERIOUSLY GONE. (This is why I need to buy these to have more shelves).

I’m taking the majority of my books to a librarian friend but I wanted to share with you guys also! Because that’s what friends do…even when they don’t have the monies to do the epic Spring cleaning giveaway that they so WANT to do. Seriously, if I could right now, I would have like 6 winners with huge boxes!! But sigh…one day. SOON HOPEFULLY!

So this is how I’m going to do this. I’ve got book giveaways set up all around the Interwebs (including the one that will be on HERE below):

1. Instagram giveaway — an ARC of a contemporary release I loved recently that comes out this month!
2. Facebook giveaway — Stack of 5 hardcovers
3. Youtube giveaway — a hardcover book + a bookish mousepad (I want to keep it for myself!!)
4. Twitter giveaway — giveaway for an ARC of an upcoming contemporary release!

 

So let’s get to this giveaway shall we??

 

So I’ve done this before for a beach bag giveaway and it worked well but I’m going to tease you for what is in the box. You are guaranteed these books in the box PLUS some surprise books that will fit in the box — the surprises will all be books that came out in 2014 or are coming out! When the winner emails me, I will ask for their genre preference with the surprises and if you have a goodreads I will stalk that to see if I can make it a good package for you because I have quite a few extras that I can interchange in here!

 

book giveaway

Wish You Were Italian by Kristin Rae
Vivian Divine Is Dead by Lauren Sabel
Dark Metropolis by Jaclyn Dolamore
To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before by Jenny Han
We Are The Goldens by Dana Reinhardt

Rules-y type things: //US Only — promise you guys when I get a job I will do an international giveaway that will blow your socks right off. Shipping is just ACK. // You must be 13 years or older to enter // This giveaway ends May 9th at 5pm// No purchase necessary or anything like that.

 

a Rafflecopter giveaway

 

Good luck lovelies!! Have you started spring cleaning yet?? If so, I’m probably just adding to your mess with this giveaway, huh?? NO REGRETS.

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  1. Ashley @ Wholly Books says

    May 3, 2014 at 2:44 pm

    Yes! I have the hardest time letting go of books! I need to do some spring cleaning as well!

    Reply
  2. Tammy says

    May 3, 2014 at 2:51 pm

    I’m going to say it..I don’t keep books. Every book I own it’s because I haven’t read it. I give every book away to someone who wants it or my library once I’m done reading it. I’d rather share good books with people who don’t have a chance to own them then for it to sit on my shelf collecting dust. I keep an empty box at the bottom of my bookshelf to put the books in once I’m done reading and each time I go to the library I take more books with me. If I want to do a reread I can always check the book out.

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  3. Aly @ My Heart Hearts Books says

    May 3, 2014 at 2:57 pm

    It’s easy for me to get rid of books that I’ve read and didn’t like. If I haven’t read them yet or love them, I’m not letting go for any reason. I donate books that I didn’t like, but if I haven’t read the book, there’s a possibility that I might love it, so I’m afraid to give it away. But I need too.

    Reply
  4. Kimberly Flegal says

    May 3, 2014 at 3:02 pm

    I can’t part with books! Confession: I will box up books from overflowing shelf and hide in closet to make it appear like I’ve parted ways with them šŸ˜‰

    Reply
  5. Emma says

    May 3, 2014 at 3:09 pm

    Depending on the book, it can definitely be hard to part with it. Others, I’m a little more willing to give them up, particularly if I didn’t like it or I don’t think I’ll read it again.

    Reply
  6. Trina says

    May 3, 2014 at 3:13 pm

    It takes a lot for me to purchase books now (I’m a library fiend), so they have to be very sentimental or a favorite for me to start collecting them and then they are hard to let go of! But I do have some series that I bought back when I was able to spend more on books and over the years I completely lost interest in those series and need to get rid of some and clear up some shelf space. I just need to know they will go to good homes, lol.

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  7. Missie says

    May 3, 2014 at 3:19 pm

    I love sharing books, but it is hard to give away books I really love!
    Missie @ A Flurry of Ponderings

    Reply
  8. Jackie says

    May 3, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    Parting with books is easy for me. I of course keep my absolute favorites, like Harry Potter. But, the rest I’m happy to donate to the library!

    Reply
  9. Catherine says

    May 3, 2014 at 3:21 pm

    It is incredibly hard for me to part with books, especially because I still have room on my shelves! I also try to get most of my books out of the library, so the ones I do have on my shelves as ones I really want to hang onto.

    Reply
  10. Amelia Zane says

    May 3, 2014 at 3:23 pm

    It’s hard when I love the book. Other than that I love to share books.

    Reply
  11. Jillian Heise says

    May 3, 2014 at 3:27 pm

    It’s hard for me to part with them if I think I want to read them, but at least I can just take them into my classroom library.

    Reply
  12. Rachel says

    May 3, 2014 at 3:43 pm

    If I didn’t like the book, it’s very easy to give away. But one I loved…I can’t let go! I reread books like crazy and have the hardest time saying goodbye. I am super good about lending though – all my books have a book plate on a pocket with a library card and I have a journal next to my bookshelf in which I write down who borrowed which book for how long. Super handy and fun for my inner organization nerd!

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  13. Ashley says

    May 3, 2014 at 3:44 pm

    I love getting rid of things but I honestly don’t have that big of a book collection in the first place. Maybe as my collection grows I’ll be more willing to part with them.

    Reply
  14. Fiorella says

    May 3, 2014 at 3:49 pm

    It’s extremely hard for me to let go of anything, especially books.

    Reply
  15. Amanda says

    May 3, 2014 at 3:50 pm

    It’s definitely hard for me to part with books, but I normally giveaway the ones that I only thought was average but other people raved about. šŸ™‚

    Reply
  16. Kristin | My Life as a Teacup says

    May 3, 2014 at 4:02 pm

    I can’t bring myself to do it! I will read that book (again) some day!!!

    Reply
  17. Casey says

    May 3, 2014 at 4:02 pm

    I’m really bad at parting with books, I’m just so bad at it. Especially if I’ve bought it, I feel like I have to pass it on to someone who will really like it, or try and sell it at.

    Reply
  18. Patrice says

    May 3, 2014 at 4:04 pm

    I keep all my favorite books and donate or sell ny less that favorite books at the used book store.

    Reply
  19. Kaylee says

    May 3, 2014 at 4:10 pm

    I rarely buy books, I mostly just check them out from the library. But I think that if I did have to part with books, it would only be hard if I absolutely love them. If I didn’t like or enjoy them or was indifferent, I don’t think it would be very hard for me.

    Reply
  20. Amy M. says

    May 3, 2014 at 4:15 pm

    It’s extremely difficult for me to part with books. I spend so much time making sure that I pick the perfect one, and I take painstakingly good care of them (or try to anyways). I don’t know if I could part with them. Unless I didn’t like it at all. Then I could probably donate it or trade it without any regret.

    Reply
  21. Natalie Miller says

    May 3, 2014 at 4:17 pm

    Clear out books?!?! Just the thought gives me a bit of a panic! Not really, I take most of the books I read & put them on the shelf in my classroom. I send the books my daughter reads to her teacher. I’ve always done that. I feel like it helps a teacher build a library and keeps it current.

    Reply
  22. StephTheBookworm says

    May 3, 2014 at 4:21 pm

    I don’t have a hard time parting with books if I’ve already read them and they aren’t a favorite.

    Reply
  23. Kristen says

    May 3, 2014 at 4:30 pm

    I’m actually okay with parting with books. I resold pretty much my entire collection to half price books when I had to downsize while moving. So now it’s like starting over when I buy books. I only purchase those that I either a)want to read again at some point, or b)I enjoyed them enough to want to “show off” on a shelf when company comes over. You know, conversation pieces. That keeps my collection relatively small and exclusive while I’m waiting to move again.

    The bulk of books I purchase these days are for students to checkout at the library.

    Reply
  24. Ashley Ziemer says

    May 3, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    Ahh no way! I’m terrible about parting with books-even those that I didn’t care for much. How horrible is that?! šŸ˜‰

    Reply
  25. Caroline says

    May 3, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    It’s so hard for me to part with books, even though I know I’ll never read them! I’ve been getting better and have been doing some spring cleaning of my own lately, but I still feel terrible every time I get rid of a book.

    Reply
  26. Samantha Wallace says

    May 3, 2014 at 4:36 pm

    I don’t like to part with my books because I love re-reading them again.

    Reply
  27. Kari says

    May 3, 2014 at 4:37 pm

    I have a hard time giving away books now… I used to be really good at that, but did major book-purging and regretted some of the ones I got rid of (like, really regretted it – I’d paid full price for quite a few of them too!).

    Reply
  28. Danielle Nguyen says

    May 3, 2014 at 4:43 pm

    I’m a book hoarder but I’m still constantly weeding my shelves. I keep all of my favorites but force myself to let go of the ones I’ll probably never read again. Apartment living = limited shelf space, unfortunately!

    Reply
  29. Cait says

    May 3, 2014 at 4:44 pm

    It’s really hard for me to part with books, especially now that I’m prepping my classroom! I want to keep them all for my students to read!

    Reply
  30. Leigh @ Little Book Star says

    May 3, 2014 at 4:44 pm

    If it’s a book I really didn’t like or a book I know I’m never gonna read, then it’s super easy for me to part with that book because I really never had a connection with them. In fact, I’m kind of itching to get rid of them lol because I want to make space for new books that I might love, you know? For a book I really love, I never give those away.

    Reply
  31. Emmah says

    May 3, 2014 at 4:47 pm

    It’s VERY difficult for me to part with books! The only way it’s easy for me to part with them is if I don’t like them haha.

    Also, if you haven’t checked it out, try shipping through media mail at the post office! It’s a whole lot cheaper than regular shipping (:

    Reply
  32. Sarah R. says

    May 3, 2014 at 4:48 pm

    It’s not too difficult for me to get rid of books that I received for free (from a giveaway) or ARCs, but it’s hard for me to let go of books that I paid full price for. Still, because I live in a one-bedroom apartment, I do have to clean my shelves pretty often so things don’t get too out of control. I wish I could become fully converted to reading on my Kindle so I don’t have to worry about getting rid of books because of space, but I still feel like the reading experience is better with a hard copy book in my hands.

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  33. simonet hodges says

    May 3, 2014 at 4:52 pm

    It’s definitely hard for me to part with books. It’s even hard for me to borrow books out. I literally have anxiety attacks after like two days of my books being gone.

    Reply
  34. Alison says

    May 3, 2014 at 4:58 pm

    Sometimes I am really great about getting rid of books. Other times it is like giving up a part of me. If I have a doubt, I don’t do it. I actually have regrets about getting rid of some books lol. Especially those that I remember the time in which I read them. It links them to my life.

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  35. Stephani says

    May 3, 2014 at 5:05 pm

    I keep books I love, share with friends and family, and quite a few have gone to the local library, or the school library depending on how appropriate they are for elementary kids!
    My tastes are very broad and eclectic, so I have to be careful of where they end up!

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  36. Em T says

    May 3, 2014 at 5:13 pm

    I am terrible about parting with books……I like giving extra copies away though. Just as long as I keep one for myself šŸ™‚

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  37. Samantha Kensell says

    May 3, 2014 at 5:17 pm

    Uggh I have such a hard time letting them go haha! I think I just love too look at them all šŸ˜‰

    Reply
  38. Anne S says

    May 3, 2014 at 5:18 pm

    Wish you were Italian looks great!!!

    Reply
  39. Cassie says

    May 3, 2014 at 5:22 pm

    I tend to be “okay” with giving away books I know I won’t read or that I didn’t LOVE. However, even if it’s a book I hate, it’s very difficult to part with signed books. Especially if the book is personalized. Thanks for the giveaway, though, and hope all this “spring cleaning” helps to make room for more books that you’ll love!

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  40. Misti says

    May 3, 2014 at 5:25 pm

    I have a very hard time giving away books that I love. Actually I haven’t given them away. I will let my friends borrow them and even that’s hard. I ask about them like they’re my child. How’s the book? Did you spill anything on it? You didn’t bend the pages any did you? But if I didn’t care for the book I will send it to someone on Paperback Swap website. Thank you for sharing yours though.

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  41. Mary says

    May 3, 2014 at 6:17 pm

    If it’s a book I thought was just “eh” then I don’t have a problem giving it away. The ones I love I keep.

    Reply
  42. Layla says

    May 3, 2014 at 6:49 pm

    Me? Parting with books? I’m afraid that’s unheard of :p

    Reply
  43. Cassie says

    May 3, 2014 at 6:52 pm

    Okay. This is epic. And I NEVER WIN ANYTHING. Today. That changes. ::crosses fingers ::

    Reply
  44. Andrea @ Bookish says

    May 3, 2014 at 7:17 pm

    It really depends on the book. If I know, without a doubt, that I’m never going to reread it I can part with it. I usually give friends first dibs, otherwise I will donate them to the library. If I’m like “maybe I will . . .” I’ll hold on to it for a bit long. Certain books, there is no way on God’s green Earth will you get me to part with them.

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  45. nevillegirl says

    May 3, 2014 at 7:20 pm

    I’m TERRIBLE at parting with books. But then, I borrow most of mine from the library so it’s not like I ever build up massive stacks. I rarely buy books…

    Reply
  46. Meghann says

    May 3, 2014 at 7:29 pm

    I cannot part with books. I’ve also been told that need to do bookshelf cleaning… womp, womp!

    Reply
  47. Jackie Lea Sommers says

    May 3, 2014 at 7:32 pm

    Depends on the book. If I loved it, IT STAYS FOREVER. If it was meh and I wouldn’t feel good about recommending it, OUT IT GOES.

    Reply
  48. Heidi D says

    May 3, 2014 at 8:23 pm

    It would have to depend on the book, but I just have a hard time letting go of books in general. Anything else and I’m like, “Nope, get rid of it.” If it’s not something I can see myself rereading, then I’d be more willing to get rid of it…if I needed the room.

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  49. Catherine says

    May 3, 2014 at 8:23 pm

    I’m terrible at parting with books! Even if I really didn’t like the book, I like having it on my shelf (so long as it looks nice, that is.) This will probably change once room on my shelf runs out, but as of now, I rarely– if ever– get rid of a book.

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  50. Sharde says

    May 3, 2014 at 8:46 pm

    I primarily buy books on my iPad through the Kindle app so I can’t part with those. However, my physical books are extremely hard to part with.

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  51. Cassie G says

    May 3, 2014 at 8:46 pm

    It’s extremely hard for me to part with books, but I recently did a #rockthedrop and LOVED it. Had so much fun, and it definitely helped me get in a better book-giving mood when it’s time to clean off my shelves.

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  52. Jamie Rose says

    May 3, 2014 at 8:53 pm

    I’m fine giving up books as long as they weren’t special gifts or particular favorites. One day I’ll have room to keep most of my books though! I hope!

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  53. Violet says

    May 3, 2014 at 8:56 pm

    I think for me I have the hardest time trying to let go of books I’ve yet to read, ones that have stayed on my TBR pile for months or a year and I know I have no inclination to read them and probably never will but there’s always that big what if. Books I’ve read and disliked are easier to get rid of, it’s just a matter of finding the time to comb through my shelves and get them. Thank you for hosting all of the giveaways, that’s so thoughtful!

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  54. RachelMarie says

    May 3, 2014 at 9:06 pm

    I am TERRIBLE at letting go of books! I have no space at all on my shelf anymore, and yet I still can’t manage to let go of ones I know I need to. I need to work on this.

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  55. Jessica @ The Midnight Bookworm says

    May 3, 2014 at 9:53 pm

    I don’t get rid of books. Ever. I can’t do it. I am like crazy cat lady only with books. šŸ™‚

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  56. Nadia says

    May 3, 2014 at 10:09 pm

    I have THE hardest time getting rid of books. I usually keep them after I read because what if I want to re-read them or check some quotes out ?! And I’m SO fond of my little library, I hate giving them away šŸ™
    ALso I’m big on highlighting so it’s hard to give away books that have your name written on them and passages highlighted :/

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  57. trisha says

    May 3, 2014 at 10:18 pm

    Its so hard for my to part with books! I love to look at my shelves and see all my book phases!

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  58. Juliet says

    May 3, 2014 at 10:42 pm

    I never buy a book that I don’t love. So it is very hard for me to part with real books. Kindle books – I get rid of those things all the time.

    Reply
  59. Margie aka The Bumble Girl says

    May 3, 2014 at 10:51 pm

    It’s really hard for me to part with my books! But, when I do, I binge! It’s rare that I do, so once I start, I may as well go all out, lol!
    Thanks for sharing!

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  60. Tara @ The Librarian Who Doesn't Say Shhh! says

    May 3, 2014 at 11:27 pm

    I don’t get rid of books until I run out of shelf space. Right now I’m good, I have space to spare. But I know I have, like, 20 ARCs I’m never going to read that I should probably giveaway. So maybe I’ll do something similar over the summer!

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  61. Nicole Hewitt says

    May 3, 2014 at 11:36 pm

    Since I rarely re-read, I can usually part with books. I really only feel like I NEED to keep my absolute favorites.

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  62. Rachel Patrick says

    May 4, 2014 at 12:31 am

    I CANNOT GET RID OF MY BOOKS. Even ARCs! I am SO BAD at it. I just want to love them all. I know I could share, but…I don’t want to, haha. (:

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  63. Emily @ Oh Magic Hour says

    May 4, 2014 at 12:34 am

    It can definitely be tough to get rid of books, but I usually end up giving mine to a good cause or selling them back for credits for more books which lessens the sting a bit!

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  64. Shannon @ The Book in Question says

    May 4, 2014 at 12:44 am

    It’s really rough for me to get rid of books if I have any sentimental value to them. I usually have to convince myself very thoroughly to, and even then, I’ve had the issue years later regretting getting rid of certain titles. So I never want to sell or donate books unless it’s absolutely necessary.

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  65. Heather says

    May 4, 2014 at 12:46 am

    I do have a hard time letting go of books I love. I keep the ones that are signed or ones I will reread etc. but I try to share some with friends.:)

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  66. Cristina @ Girl in the Pages says

    May 4, 2014 at 12:53 am

    I used to be terrible about parting with my books! I kept everything, but I recently moved for the first time in seven years and realized there was NO WAY I could take all of them with me (especially because I love my physical copies oh so much and have not majorly shifted to e-books!) I’ve gotten a lot better about either donating them to libraries or giving them to kids I babysit so I can share the books I loved to grow up with. Although with some I’ve definitely felt a pang of nostalgia when I go to look for it and it’s no longer there! Shelf space is now so valuable as my collection grows that if it’s not a four or five star read it will most likely get cleaned out, while there are some classics from my younger years that I will never part with! (like my Nancy Drew yellow hardbacks!)

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  67. Cee says

    May 4, 2014 at 1:35 am

    I definitely have a hard time parting with books because the ~memories!

    Reply
  68. Jana @ That Artsy Reader Girl says

    May 4, 2014 at 1:58 am

    I am SO bad at getting rid of books. SO BAD. I mean, if I hated a book that’s one thing. But if I really loved one or even just liked it, getting rid of it is super hard. Thanks for the giveaway! šŸ™‚

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  69. Cassidy Leora says

    May 4, 2014 at 2:26 am

    I’m horrible at giving away books.
    It’s seriously an illness.

    Reply
  70. Bianca says

    May 4, 2014 at 2:55 am

    I have a little apartment and share a room so I do not have much shelf space. Recently I’ve been running out of room and it seems impossible to choose what to giveaway.

    Reply
  71. erinf1 says

    May 4, 2014 at 4:08 am

    I’m a book hoarder so it’s soooo very hard for me to get rid of books! But I do buy a lot now for my kindle so it’s easier to hide šŸ™‚ thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  72. Megan McK says

    May 4, 2014 at 7:16 am

    I’m TERRIBLE about getting rid of books, as is my boyfriend, which is why we currently have 6 bookcases in our guest room alone. Every once in a while I”ll go through with what I feel like is a brutal eye, and pull out a bunch to donate, but the number that goes compared to the number that stays is laughably small. Thank goodness for electronic books! Otherwise, I fear my second floor would have fallen into the first floor by now!

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  73. Anna says

    May 4, 2014 at 8:19 am

    I hardly part with books however I only hve a small collection so it hasn’t been an issue. Thanks for hosting a giveaway! šŸ™‚

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  74. Beth says

    May 4, 2014 at 8:47 am

    I am HORRIBLE about getting rid of books. It’s hard for me to even return library books sometimes!!

    Reply
  75. Asheley (@BookwormAsheley) says

    May 4, 2014 at 9:50 am

    Oh my I never like parting with books because I am such a big re-reader. BUT I can do it sometimes if I have duplicates or if I have it on my Kindle and I really don’t think L, G, and J will want to read the book later. But otherwise, no, I end up buying more shelves or trying to be creative with keeping my books. It’s gotten ridiculous at times and I’ve HAD to get rid of some, though, and I think I cry on the inside every time that happens!

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  76. Skye @ Skye's Scribblings says

    May 4, 2014 at 11:27 am

    I am HORRIBLE about parting with books. If I haven’t read them, I might want to one day, and if I have read them, even if I didn’t particularly enjoy them…I read them, and I want to remember that! And maybe they’ll be better with a second read, if I ever find the time? I’m starting to get a little better, but it’s a slow process. šŸ˜›

    Thanks for the awesome giveaway! I’m really excited to read Wish You Were Italian and Vivian Divine is Dead! šŸ™‚

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  77. Amy says

    May 4, 2014 at 1:06 pm

    my closet is filled with books and I’m constantly getting new ones. I’m really good about taking a bag or two of books every few weeks to goodwill. I go through books pretty quickly.

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  78. Deema Al Maskati says

    May 4, 2014 at 1:27 pm

    I cannot let go of my books, even ones I don’t like. I don’t really know why, it’s probably because I’m a really sentimental person.

    Reply
  79. Nikki r. says

    May 4, 2014 at 2:11 pm

    I am terrible at parting with books. I barely like lending them to other people.

    Reply
  80. Deanna says

    May 4, 2014 at 2:32 pm

    I have gotten a lot better about getting rid of books once I’ve read them. I hold on to some favorites, and–let’s be honest, a few that just look good on my shelves–but I get a certain pleasure from donating or passing them on to someone new.

    Reply
  81. Kaniesha @ Deux Lectrices says

    May 4, 2014 at 2:36 pm

    It’s hard for me to part with books because up until last year I only owned about a dozen – it was when I got into the book blogging community and started entering giveaways that I won and started my book collection. Now I own about 50! Everything fits in two double stacked shelves šŸ™‚ Plus the books I check out from the library fit on those shelves too.

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  82. Kristy Marie says

    May 4, 2014 at 2:37 pm

    It’s so hard for me to part with my books! I try and go through them once in a while and donate a few that I know I won’t reread or really disliked, but that doesn’t mean that my shelves aren’t dipping because of the overwhelming weight of all the books that I want to keep!

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  83. chelsea says

    May 4, 2014 at 4:26 pm

    I definitely have a hard time parting with them! I think I’m done, but then when I go to throw them away, I form an attachment to them haha.

    Reply
  84. Elizabeth says

    May 4, 2014 at 5:39 pm

    I definitely have a problem getting rid of books. Although I’m moving for the fourth time in 3 years, so I am absolutely going to have to be BRUTAL getting rid of books! I’ve moved some of these books across THREE WHOLE STATES (and halfway across the country) and still not read them! So I’m going to limit myself to one shelf of books I haven’t read yet but feel like I absolutely have to hold on to the books.

    Reply
  85. Marisa says

    May 4, 2014 at 6:15 pm

    I, too, have a hard time giving up books. But then again I love sharing, so it’s all good! šŸ™‚

    Reply
  86. Stephanie H. says

    May 4, 2014 at 7:00 pm

    It is really hard for me to get rid of books. I am okay donating or giving away books that I don’t think I will ever read again, or that I didn’t like. But other books, so hard to get rid of. Even if I need to make space. (I still have a BUNCH of books from when I was a little kid/tween/teen).

    Reply
  87. Liza @ Reading with ABC says

    May 4, 2014 at 7:32 pm

    It is always hard to part with books, but I must make space for my new books šŸ™‚

    Reply
  88. Aloi (guiltlessreading) says

    May 4, 2014 at 7:52 pm

    Really depends on the book! I won’t part with a few sentimental faves but for the most part can pass along books … all the better to share the love!

    Reply
    • Aloi (guiltlessreading) says

      May 4, 2014 at 7:58 pm

      Oh, and disregard my entries … I’m not in the US. Sorry I didnt read the fine print šŸ˜›

      Reply
  89. Tamra Phelps says

    May 4, 2014 at 8:27 pm

    It’s not easy to give them up! Some I wouldn’t dream of giving away, but if I’ve read it & know I won’t read it again, I’ll give it to the library.

    Reply
  90. Rhonda says

    May 4, 2014 at 8:38 pm

    Need to but find it very difficult to discard books.enjoy giving books to friends who will enjoy them.

    Reply
  91. emma says

    May 4, 2014 at 9:12 pm

    I actually rarely feel the need to keep a book after I have read it. thanks for the giveaway!

    Reply
  92. Kyle @ A Reader's Pensieve says

    May 4, 2014 at 9:33 pm

    Is it hard for me to part with books? YES. But since I’ve been teaching, I just take my books to school for my classroom library if I don’t mind if they get beat up so I don’t have to necessarily part with them.

    Reply
  93. Christie says

    May 4, 2014 at 10:21 pm

    Super hard to part with books :-/ Even if I didn’t particularly like them! It’s awful.

    Reply
  94. Michelle @ Unraveling Books says

    May 4, 2014 at 10:53 pm

    I don’t get rid of any of my books! If I need to make room, I just get rid of less important stuff!!

    Reply
  95. Devin says

    May 4, 2014 at 11:27 pm

    I have a very hard time letting go of my books. They’re my babies!

    Reply
  96. Diana says

    May 4, 2014 at 11:44 pm

    I’m horrible at giving up books! You never know when you may want to reread them! I recently did my own Spring cleaning and only managed to set aside books that I somehow had multiple copies of šŸ™‚

    Reply
  97. Danica says

    May 5, 2014 at 12:52 am

    I have a hard time getting rid of books. I feel like you never know when you might want to read it again!

    Reply
  98. Jaime Lester says

    May 5, 2014 at 1:25 am

    I am the worst at parting with my books. Even books that were just eh! I don’t know why. They all mean something to me, the characters are a part of me and I get sentimental when I think about getting rid of them. But I think the time is coming when I am going to have to get rid of some. šŸ™ My bookshelf is overflowing. Thank Jesus I have a wonderful husband who doesn’t care about my book hoarding. He just laughs and shakes his head! THANK you for the giveaway!

    Reply
  99. Becky says

    May 5, 2014 at 8:36 am

    If it’s a book I love, I have no problem giving it away to a friend or someone who I think will love it as much as I do!

    Reply
  100. Emma @ HopefulHappiness says

    May 5, 2014 at 10:19 am

    It depends on the book. If I didn’t totally love it then I have no problem getting rid of it.

    Reply
  101. A Khan says

    May 5, 2014 at 10:31 am

    Hmm… Not really. Not the “pack rat” type like my sister lol so usually I just… Get rid of useless things

    Reply
  102. Emily says

    May 5, 2014 at 11:19 am

    I almost never get rid of books. I like having them all around. Of course, I’m not a blogger, so I don’t have stacks of ARCs or anything.

    Reply
  103. Mallory says

    May 5, 2014 at 12:10 pm

    YES. I can’t even part with books that I didn’t like that well!

    Reply
  104. Karla says

    May 5, 2014 at 12:11 pm

    My sister tried to tell me that I need to get rid of a book every time I get a new one. That is not possible. While I can get rid of some that I didn’t enjoy or know I will never read, there are many that I could never part with.

    Reply
  105. Kate I. says

    May 5, 2014 at 12:18 pm

    I have a tough time parting with books. I’ll admit to being afflicted with tsundoku. The floor of the building where I work has a bank of telephone booths (minus the phones) that I’m considering asking about turning into a Little Free Library station. That would inspire me to clear some shelf space.

    Reply
  106. Eeyorenyk says

    May 5, 2014 at 12:49 pm

    It’s really depending on the book. It can be hard with a book you just feel you should LOVE because everyone is talking about it. But it can also be easy if I just don’t like it, it isn’t pretty and totally overhyped.

    Reply
  107. Nikki says

    May 5, 2014 at 12:56 pm

    It is SO hard for me to part with books!! Even books I didn’t love, I have a hard time saying goodbye to, just because I spent TIME with them, you know? They’re my babies!

    Reply
  108. A.J. says

    May 5, 2014 at 1:04 pm

    If I liked the book or if I haven’t read the book, yes, it’s hard for me to part with it. D:
    Thank you for the giveaway!

    Reply
  109. Rachel Nic says

    May 5, 2014 at 1:06 pm

    It is extremely hard to part with my books, but I try to do a clean out every few months. That doesn’t mean there aren’t some books I’ve had for years that I’ve yet to read. It’s still hard to decide what goes.

    Reply
  110. Hope Tweeddale says

    May 5, 2014 at 2:12 pm

    I don’t have many books in ‘real book form’ so whenever I do get them I basically can’t let them go šŸ˜›

    Reply
  111. Devon says

    May 5, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    It has been a long time since I’ve rid myself of some books. The last time I did, I think I took them to a Half Price Books. At the time, I was a teen and all the books were ones I hadn’t read since elementary school. I didn’t feel bad about parting with the. BUT with college these past 4 years, it’s been extremely difficult to leave my bookshelves here at my childhood home. I still have a shelf of to-read books that makes it too hard to decide what to bring / what not to bring.

    Reply
  112. Jordin (@ A Bottomless Book Bag) says

    May 5, 2014 at 4:54 pm

    It’s hard for me to part with books, but I use the library a lot so I don’t have too many randome book piles around my apartment.

    Reply
  113. JB says

    May 5, 2014 at 5:36 pm

    I usually refrain from buying books unless it’s a series or an author I know I love. That way I only have books I love! The library is for everything else. I rarely have to get rid of books because I love the ones I have!

    Reply
  114. Bekah L. says

    May 5, 2014 at 5:45 pm

    It’s hard for me to give up books I love, I will let people borrow them but count the days until I get them back haha… If I just *liked* them, then I will freely share šŸ™‚

    Reply
  115. Amy says

    May 5, 2014 at 5:53 pm

    Just moved and have been forced to do some spring cleaning and it is SO hard to part with my books but they are SUCH a pain in the butt to move back and forth!

    Reply
  116. Leah Claire says

    May 5, 2014 at 10:45 pm

    I have the HARDEST time getting rid of books. I just went through my shelves and only was ready to part with like 2. I’m running out of bookshelf space! And your blog just adds more to my list of “to read”–love your point of view!

    Reply
  117. Jaime Lester says

    May 5, 2014 at 11:02 pm

    Hi! I commented on Top Ten Like These TV Shows & Movies? Read These Books post!
    (Rafflecopter email- jaimel.lester529(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  118. Montana @ The Book Belles says

    May 5, 2014 at 11:38 pm

    It’s so hard for me to get rid of books, but I try to go through my bookshelf every few months.

    Reply
  119. Ashley F. says

    May 6, 2014 at 12:42 am

    It is very difficult for me to get rid of books, unless they were something I really did not enjoy. I have a bad habit of buying a new bookshelf instead of getting rid of books. Luckily, at this point, I’ve run out of room for more bookshelves.

    Reply
  120. Lisa @ Lost in Literature says

    May 6, 2014 at 11:18 am

    Nope, I love to share. šŸ™‚ As long as I’ve read the book already, I’m happy to give it away to someone else that will likely love it too. Books deserve love. <3

    Reply
  121. Lea says

    May 7, 2014 at 12:21 am

    Super hard to get rid of them once they’re on the “saved” shelf. Mostly the issue is my TBR pile, it gets out of hand.

    Reply
  122. Wendy @ Book Scents says

    May 7, 2014 at 4:57 am

    I have a hard time getting rid of books!! They’re like my babies! However, right now I’m moving from Vegas to WA so I have been parting with some. :/

    Reply
  123. Jordyn says

    May 7, 2014 at 11:34 am

    I always find it very hard to part with my books once I’ve read them or if I haven’t read them yet. However, if I start them and don’t finish them because I really can’t get into them it’s less difficult for me to give them away.

    Reply
  124. Lauren Gray says

    May 7, 2014 at 2:08 pm

    It really does depend on the book, If it really affected me I’ll keep it, if not I’ll let it go! I really don’t like clutter so I don’t mind getting rid of books once I’m done reading them.

    Reply
  125. Anna says

    May 7, 2014 at 2:11 pm

    I have a really hard time with this, and I was just looking at my shelves the other day thinking it was time for a change. No sense in hanging onto books I don’t like or don’t plan on reading. But the full shelves look so pretty!

    Reply
  126. Ginny C says

    May 7, 2014 at 6:50 pm

    It is very hard for me to part with books! I just buy more bookshelves! Or donate some to the library. šŸ™‚

    Reply
  127. Ariel T says

    May 7, 2014 at 9:42 pm

    It’s definitely hard for me to part with books I love, but once I start running out of room I usually give them to my local library. I have no problem parting with the ones I didn’t like very much though.

    Reply
  128. Sophie says

    May 7, 2014 at 10:02 pm

    I’m getting a lot better at letting go of books! I come from a family of hoarders, so even as I prepare to donate boxes of books, they’ll surreptitiously make their way back onto my shelves, haha.

    Reply
  129. Tamara says

    May 8, 2014 at 4:24 pm

    If I didn’t love a book it’s really easy for me to part with it. But otherwise.. Nope.

    Reply
  130. Becca F @Pivot Book Reviews says

    May 9, 2014 at 12:09 am

    It’s SO HARD for me to let go of some of my books. Even books that I didn’t necessarily like…I HAVE A PROBLEM, OKAY?!?! Haha, anyways thanks for the giveaway girly! <3

    Reply

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A book recommendation for all my historical fictio A book recommendation for all my historical fiction readers - The Briar Club by Kate Quinn. My holy grail historical author came through for me again. I can’t express how much I cared for and was pulled into the lives of these women living in a boardinghouse in DC during the McCarthy era just as much as I was racing to find out what happened in this house. The tension mounted as we got to what actually happened?? Masterful. Truly. #historicalfiction #bookrec #bookrecommendation #historicalfictionbooks @williammorrowbooks
Made a fun family day out of Independent Bookstore Made a fun family day out of Independent Bookstore Day and hit up new faves @maveybooks and what used to be my second home when I lived closer @childrensbookworld which was so nice to be back home 🄹🄹

Book shopping is great but I can’t express how incredible building community is and indie bookshops do just that. I always wanted my own version of Cheers and, while not a bar where everybody knows my name, CBW was that place for me for almost a decade when I built community by going to YA book events there and moderating events. And while I am not able to get there as often as I was before I became a mom and we moved further away, It’s been so special to be able to share this beloved space with Riley.

These indie bookshops are so vital to our communities and I know everyone’s situation is different so this isn’t to shame but That Website can’t replace what can be created in these book spaces. Shop local when you are able! #indiebookshop #bookshop #bookshopping #independentbookstore
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The Trouble With Anna — I enjoyed this delightful little historical romance about a heroine who is carving out her independence only to find out, when her grandfather dies, that he tied her inheritance/future to marrying her best friend’s brother — a not-so-happy surprise for both of them. I could understand why they both had some guardness/walls up and I enjoyed watching them slowly start to lower them.

Mayhem and the Mortal - I’m not too far into this romantic fantasy but it is one of my most anticipated that came out last month and I’m excited to dig in more.

Hamnet — I know, I know. For April I decided not to make a traditional TBR list of books I wanted to read but instead give myself some prompts to guide my reading (bc I’m overwhelmed with all my choices at hand) without feeling rigid. One of the prompts was to read a book I HAD TO BUY but is still unread. So going to finally get to it. Have you read this one or watched the movie?

What are you currently reading?
I had been waiting for the perfect time to read th I had been waiting for the perfect time to read this one after Random House sent me a finished copy as TJR is a longtime auto-buy author.  I found myself caught up in all the space joy and wonder and feeling quite parasocial about the Artemis crew...I decided now was the time.

I had no idea what I was getting into.

I hadn’t really known what it was about but I didn’t really need to given its TJR & the fact it was 1980s NASA & astronauts.

But this book was about love to me - romantic love, platonic love, familial love, love for something bigger than yourself, love for the person you are & are becoming, love in the face of obstacles, love for what lights you up.

Having been invested in real life astronauts & their journey lately really made this book even more vivid to me — seeing the bonds of the crew so deeply, feeling the fragility that exists while they are doing this wondrous & crazy thing that often still boggles my mind that we can do.

And, hardest to put into words, that feeling of awe in the expansive nature & capabilities of love & the universe that I felt when a husband named a crater after his late wife which doubly helped me understand how Joan & Vanessa felt looking back at earth.

It made me sob & feel everything about being a human so deeply basically from that Frances/Joan phone call at 86% of the way through until the final words. Like could not breathe.

*might be a tiny bit spoilery so beware:

I think the way she wrote this was so impactful bc we start out knowing something bad happens &it’s not even that far when we know that some of them def won’t make it back & some are alive in peril.

I was like ā€œoofā€ when *it* happens early on. But each and every chapter where we learn more about these ppl & their relationships felt agonizing & I was retroactively grieving for them more deeply every turn of the page.

The hurt and grief just compounds from a moment that was sad from the jump to something that had dug in deep to me.

To know what happens right before this mission makes the mission control bits even more excruciating. Makes the peril a character is in hit even harder than just ā€œoh that must be scary!ā€. 

I loved it. I needed it bad.
The theme of Q1 was ā€œjust go with itā€ — it being m The theme of Q1 was ā€œjust go with itā€ — it being my reading whims, quirks and troubles.

Interesting things:

1. January started out rough. I only read 1 physical book and leaned very heavy into audiobooks only. At first it was distressing that my brain -thanks to current events and their effect on my mind - couldn’t work out how to sit down and read with my eyeballs but I was like…let’s just roll with it and wait for it to pass. So I waited and enjoyed a ton of audiobooks.

2. I don’t think I’ve ever read so many thrillers and mysteries in a quarter. It’s a genre I love but I’m normally quite more balanced. However, it’s what I was craving and what my brain was tolerating so…I just went with it.

3. I have always been a reader led by my moods (both how I feel reading wise and personally). This quarter was FERAL. Like the most feral mood reading ever. I couldn’t even categorize it. I’d decide on one book enthusiastically and suddenly I was like…absolutely not that.

4. I read way less fantasy than normal which was WEIRD but I felt like I also wasn’t surprised given my brain space.

5. I really started to resent people even more who said ā€œit’s a book account stop talking about politics etcā€. Babe, I’m a human who gives a shit but ALSO this has and always been an account of MY reading life. And my reading life was profoundly affected by the things that were going on in this country. Like they have been before - whether it’s been current events or things like having a kid, being depressed, slumps, etc.

6. I return to the fact that, for me, I am happiest when I pay attention to my reading whims. The end of the month I had a very specific reading mood (wanted time travel element but not a heavy time travel book) and I decided to pick up A Rip Through Time at the end of the month and I’m now halfway through book 4. Having the best time ever!!! 

Anyways, tell me how your reading life was in Q1! Fave books? Biggest surprises??
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I love when I just absolutely nail it on the first I love when I just absolutely nail it on the first try when trying to satisfy a super specific reading mood - Kelley Armstrong’s A Rip Through Time definitely nailed what I wanted. Time travel but didn’t really want too time travely…just more of a vibe or catalyst for some fun. If you love a good mystery, some time travel shenanigans and a great cast of characters, I highly recommend this book. #bookrec #bookrecommendation #bookreview #mysterybooks #historicalmystery #kelleyarmstrong
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My historical loving heart is most excited for The Duke and How To Fake It In Society.

I love an emotional romance so The Art of Loving You is high on my list plus I’ve heard great things about this author.

I’m intrigued by Fast Lane especially since it’s being adapted for a tv series. I’m seeing comparisons to Elle Kennedy’s Off Campus series which I did love!

Which new romance books are piquing your interest or are on your TBR? #romancebooks #newbooks #romancebooktok #romancereader
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A book recommendation for all my historical fictio A book recommendation for all my historical fiction readers - The Briar Club by Kate Quinn. My holy grail historical author came through for me again. I can’t express how much I cared for and was pulled into the lives of these women living in a boardinghouse in DC during the McCarthy era just as much as I was racing to find out what happened in this house. The tension mounted as we got to what actually happened?? Masterful. Truly. #historicalfiction #bookrec #bookrecommendation #historicalfictionbooks @williammorrowbooks
Made a fun family day out of Independent Bookstore Made a fun family day out of Independent Bookstore Day and hit up new faves @maveybooks and what used to be my second home when I lived closer @childrensbookworld which was so nice to be back home 🄹🄹

Book shopping is great but I can’t express how incredible building community is and indie bookshops do just that. I always wanted my own version of Cheers and, while not a bar where everybody knows my name, CBW was that place for me for almost a decade when I built community by going to YA book events there and moderating events. And while I am not able to get there as often as I was before I became a mom and we moved further away, It’s been so special to be able to share this beloved space with Riley.

These indie bookshops are so vital to our communities and I know everyone’s situation is different so this isn’t to shame but That Website can’t replace what can be created in these book spaces. Shop local when you are able! #indiebookshop #bookshop #bookshopping #independentbookstore
Ok technically I’m lying. My last read was technic Ok technically I’m lying. My last read was technically ATMOSPHERE but I feel like between my stories and my dedicated post to it, I’d rather talk about the book I read before it but didn’t update y’all on.

The Trouble With Anna — I enjoyed this delightful little historical romance about a heroine who is carving out her independence only to find out, when her grandfather dies, that he tied her inheritance/future to marrying her best friend’s brother — a not-so-happy surprise for both of them. I could understand why they both had some guardness/walls up and I enjoyed watching them slowly start to lower them.

Mayhem and the Mortal - I’m not too far into this romantic fantasy but it is one of my most anticipated that came out last month and I’m excited to dig in more.

Hamnet — I know, I know. For April I decided not to make a traditional TBR list of books I wanted to read but instead give myself some prompts to guide my reading (bc I’m overwhelmed with all my choices at hand) without feeling rigid. One of the prompts was to read a book I HAD TO BUY but is still unread. So going to finally get to it. Have you read this one or watched the movie?

What are you currently reading?
I had been waiting for the perfect time to read th I had been waiting for the perfect time to read this one after Random House sent me a finished copy as TJR is a longtime auto-buy author.  I found myself caught up in all the space joy and wonder and feeling quite parasocial about the Artemis crew...I decided now was the time.

I had no idea what I was getting into.

I hadn’t really known what it was about but I didn’t really need to given its TJR & the fact it was 1980s NASA & astronauts.

But this book was about love to me - romantic love, platonic love, familial love, love for something bigger than yourself, love for the person you are & are becoming, love in the face of obstacles, love for what lights you up.

Having been invested in real life astronauts & their journey lately really made this book even more vivid to me — seeing the bonds of the crew so deeply, feeling the fragility that exists while they are doing this wondrous & crazy thing that often still boggles my mind that we can do.

And, hardest to put into words, that feeling of awe in the expansive nature & capabilities of love & the universe that I felt when a husband named a crater after his late wife which doubly helped me understand how Joan & Vanessa felt looking back at earth.

It made me sob & feel everything about being a human so deeply basically from that Frances/Joan phone call at 86% of the way through until the final words. Like could not breathe.

*might be a tiny bit spoilery so beware:

I think the way she wrote this was so impactful bc we start out knowing something bad happens &it’s not even that far when we know that some of them def won’t make it back & some are alive in peril.

I was like ā€œoofā€ when *it* happens early on. But each and every chapter where we learn more about these ppl & their relationships felt agonizing & I was retroactively grieving for them more deeply every turn of the page.

The hurt and grief just compounds from a moment that was sad from the jump to something that had dug in deep to me.

To know what happens right before this mission makes the mission control bits even more excruciating. Makes the peril a character is in hit even harder than just ā€œoh that must be scary!ā€. 

I loved it. I needed it bad.
The theme of Q1 was ā€œjust go with itā€ — it being m The theme of Q1 was ā€œjust go with itā€ — it being my reading whims, quirks and troubles.

Interesting things:

1. January started out rough. I only read 1 physical book and leaned very heavy into audiobooks only. At first it was distressing that my brain -thanks to current events and their effect on my mind - couldn’t work out how to sit down and read with my eyeballs but I was like…let’s just roll with it and wait for it to pass. So I waited and enjoyed a ton of audiobooks.

2. I don’t think I’ve ever read so many thrillers and mysteries in a quarter. It’s a genre I love but I’m normally quite more balanced. However, it’s what I was craving and what my brain was tolerating so…I just went with it.

3. I have always been a reader led by my moods (both how I feel reading wise and personally). This quarter was FERAL. Like the most feral mood reading ever. I couldn’t even categorize it. I’d decide on one book enthusiastically and suddenly I was like…absolutely not that.

4. I read way less fantasy than normal which was WEIRD but I felt like I also wasn’t surprised given my brain space.

5. I really started to resent people even more who said ā€œit’s a book account stop talking about politics etcā€. Babe, I’m a human who gives a shit but ALSO this has and always been an account of MY reading life. And my reading life was profoundly affected by the things that were going on in this country. Like they have been before - whether it’s been current events or things like having a kid, being depressed, slumps, etc.

6. I return to the fact that, for me, I am happiest when I pay attention to my reading whims. The end of the month I had a very specific reading mood (wanted time travel element but not a heavy time travel book) and I decided to pick up A Rip Through Time at the end of the month and I’m now halfway through book 4. Having the best time ever!!! 

Anyways, tell me how your reading life was in Q1! Fave books? Biggest surprises??
New historical fiction books on my radar for April New historical fiction books on my radar for April and I feel like there is quite a bit of variety. Any of these on your TBR? #historicalfictionbooks #historicalfiction #newbookrelease #newbookreleases
Being someone who reads based on their ever shifti Being someone who reads based on their ever shifting reading moods (sometimes very feral) makes library holds and tbrs very hard. It’s the worst when 5 weeks ago I would have gobbled the library hold up but now when the hold comes in I’m like…I think not. #readersofinstagram #readerproblems #librarylife #librarybooks #moodreader

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