Cheat Week

I haven't posted a TBR jar post in a little while and that would be because I received a book from Love Reading. 

The TBR Jar #3

This whole TBR jar thing has definitely got me back in the swing of reading again. I've read four books in just over two months which, when you consider, I read that in about six months last year isn't bad going. 

I finished 'Divergent' by Veronica Roth on Monday and after finishing it on the bus on the way home my first thought when I walked through the door was getting to my next TBR star. I enjoyed Divergent. It was what I was expecting but still had some surprises. It was very obviously a YA book and you couldn't get away from the fact that some of the twists were quite obvious. However, there were parts that I didn't like. But I'll save that for a full review another time.

My third star from my TBR jar is.... drum roll please

The Marble Collector by Cecelia Ahern.

I love Ahern's novels. They're books I turn to when I'm lost for what to read, in a reading slump or looking for something comfortable and homely. They're proper old school chick lit. But in the best way and I love the feeling of reading her books.

I started reading this on the plane home but just couldn't get into reading it. So I'm glad to be trying again now when I'm back into the swing of reading. I'm interested by this one because it sounds different to the other books I've read of hers. So far, and by that I mean the first three chapters, the book doesn't seem to be about a romantic interest. I'm looking forward to delving in and seeing what it's all about. Especially with the sun coming out because Ahern's books are prefect spring and summer reading. 

Let me know what you're reading at the moment.

Until next time, 

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The TBR jar #2

I got to the end of 'Notes from a Big Country' by Bill Bryson on Wednesday, and it's fair to say it took me a lot longer to read than I had anticipated.

The book was an enjoyable and despite it taking me way longer than I thought it would, it was a fun easy read. At times it felt a little dull and monotonous and I found I couldn't read it for more than about 30 minutes at a time which is probably why it took so long to read. 

It's probably something that should be read every now and again rather than all in one go like I did. However, it is a really good book for reading on public transport and before bed as the chapters, or columns, are short and sweet so you don't have to read too much before feeling as if you've completed a chapter.

So on Wednesday I picked out the next TBR star from my TBR jar and the book I'll be reading next is Divergent by Veronica Roth.

I realise I am very late to the party on this one as the final book is due to be released as a movie this year. I picked this book up ages ago with the intention of reading it before the film was released, but clearly never got around to that. I am concerned that I'm not going to enjoy it as much as I thought I might as I think maybe it's a book suffering from over-hype. However I'm excited to try it and see what it's about as somehow or another I've managed to avoid all spoilers and have no idea what the premise even is for this one. 

Until next time, 

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The TBR Jar

I reached the last page of 'Our Endless Numbered Days', it took me a moment to register it all. I don't like rushing away from the end of a book and I don't like rushing straight into another. I like to sit and think about it, mull over it, gather some thoughts about it, probably wait until at least the next day to pick up the next one. 

However, I finished this one and, on no account of how good or bad the book was, I couldn't wait to pick my first star out of my TBR jar.

I made my TBR jar right at the beginning of January after deciding to have a go a TBR 20. A challenge to read 20 books you already own before buying anymore. The first star equals the first book of my TBR challenge, so, so far I'm doing well.

The next book I'll be reading is Bill Bryson's 'Notes from a Big Country.' The only book I've read of his before is Mother Tongue which I read for my English Language A Level. I've heard a lot about his travel writing though and have been meaning to dip my toe in the water for a while , so this was a good way to push myself into it. 

'Our Endless Numbered Days' was my first book of the year and I really enjoyed it, but a review will be up shortly so you can read all y thoughts then.

Until next time,

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TBR20

This blog has always had quite a heavy feature of books. I love reading and always have, however, with having been travelling for two years reading feel on the back burner a bit and although I read a few books I didn't read as many as I wanted to. It also means I've got a lot of books on my shelves and kindle that have gone un-read for a long period of time.

This year I'm trying something, a bit of a project. And we all know how much I love a project. 

It's called TBR 20 and to make it even more of a project I made some paper stars too.

So what's the concept? Read 20 books you already own before purchasing, coming into the possession of, borrowing any more books. So basically no new books until you've read what you've got. 

Sounds simple and it is simple. The idea is that you motivate yourself by knowing you can buy a book after you've put down number 20 so you race through all 20 books to get to the book shop ASAP. The difficult part is having the will power not to pick up a book on your lunch break because you left the book you've been reading at home. 

I decided to make it even more of a project and a bit more fun that will possibly help me see the project through. If you fancy making some paper stars for this project or another one check out The Readables tutorial. They're really easy and good fun. 

So why not try TBR 20 yourself and let me know how it goes?

Until next time,

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