"When I get a little money, I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes". ErasmusThese were the following levels you could choose from:
20% or less Money Sitting on the Shelf.
20 - 40% Making Inroads.
40 - 60 % Moderately Successful
60 - 80 % Maximising Returns
80 - 100% Mission Accomplished
Authors write books, they deserve to be read and enjoyed and paid as well! So I know we love our review books, library books, 2nd hand books etc. But ... if you can - buy books as well.
There will be a mid year link up to share how you are going, in the beginning of July
The link ups just mean re linking your commitment post but updated, or you can write a new post if you so wish to link.
The link ups just mean re linking your commitment post but updated, or you can write a new post if you so wish to link.
An here we are in July - so how are you doing? Remember all you are doing is taking a look and saying hmm!
Mine is a definite big hmm! However I do have plans to cut back (not cut out!) books for review. But I am making more space on my reading calendar from August on out to sink into some of those books I was propelled into buying, mainly because of other reader's raves about the book or author.
2015 since June 2015
Cinder Marissa Meyer
The Other Daughter Lauren Willig
The Bliss King: Captive Ainslie Paton
Switchback Catherine Anderson
The Spinster's Guide to Scandalous Behaviour. Jennifer McQuiston
2016
The Edge of Lost Kristina McMorris Read
New Leaf Catherine Anderson Read
From Glowing Embers Emilie Richards - Kindle
At the Edge Laura Griffin - bought in March - Kindle
Smokescreen Emilie Richards - bought in April - Kindle
A Single Thread Marie Bostwick - bought in April - Kindle
All of Us and Everything - Bridget Asher - bought in April - Kindle Read
May
Linny's Sweet Dream List Susan Schild Read
Paperbacks:
Since June 2015
In the Unlikely Event - Judy Blume
The Possibilities - Kaui Hart Hemmings
It's You - Jane Porter Read
Saving Grace - Jane Green
Still Life With Bread Crumbs - Anna Quindlen
Accidents of Marriage - Randy Susan Meyers
The Gilded Hour Sara Donati
We Never Asked For Wings Vanessa Diffenbaugh
The Coincidence of Coconut Cake - Amy E Reichert Read.
The Lake House Kate Morton
Between Sisters Cathy Kelly
Tamar Deborah Challinor
White Feathers Deborah Challinor
Blue Smoke Deborah Challinor
2016
April
Close to You Kara Isaac
May
The Beekeeper's Secret Josephine Moon
Christmas Ever After Sarah Morgan Read
Sleepless in Seattle Sarah Morgan Read.
Saving CeeCee Honeycutt Read
The Secret Life of Violet Grant Beatriz Williams
June
Flight Patterns Karen White
So that is 34 books that were on my new and recent book buys. I have read 9 of them which is 26% which is quite a way from my 40 - 60% target. Hence the time to take stock and ensure I meet my target by the end of the year! And of course no doubt I will keep buying, I already have one on pre-order and there are a few others I know I will want!!
So if you are taking part in this challenge share with us how you are going?
$10 Amazon voucher for one person - randomly chosen, as part of the link up. The link up will be open until the 16th of July.
Mine is a definite big hmm! However I do have plans to cut back (not cut out!) books for review. But I am making more space on my reading calendar from August on out to sink into some of those books I was propelled into buying, mainly because of other reader's raves about the book or author.
Books on my list.
Kindle:2015 since June 2015
Cinder Marissa Meyer
The Other Daughter Lauren Willig
The Bliss King: Captive Ainslie Paton
Switchback Catherine Anderson
The Spinster's Guide to Scandalous Behaviour. Jennifer McQuiston
2016
The Edge of Lost Kristina McMorris Read
New Leaf Catherine Anderson Read
From Glowing Embers Emilie Richards - Kindle
At the Edge Laura Griffin - bought in March - Kindle
Smokescreen Emilie Richards - bought in April - Kindle
A Single Thread Marie Bostwick - bought in April - Kindle
All of Us and Everything - Bridget Asher - bought in April - Kindle Read
May
Linny's Sweet Dream List Susan Schild Read
Paperbacks:
Since June 2015
In the Unlikely Event - Judy Blume
The Possibilities - Kaui Hart Hemmings
It's You - Jane Porter Read
Saving Grace - Jane Green
Still Life With Bread Crumbs - Anna Quindlen
Accidents of Marriage - Randy Susan Meyers
The Gilded Hour Sara Donati
We Never Asked For Wings Vanessa Diffenbaugh
The Coincidence of Coconut Cake - Amy E Reichert Read.
The Lake House Kate Morton
Between Sisters Cathy Kelly
Tamar Deborah Challinor
White Feathers Deborah Challinor
Blue Smoke Deborah Challinor
2016
April
Close to You Kara Isaac
May
The Beekeeper's Secret Josephine Moon
Christmas Ever After Sarah Morgan Read
Sleepless in Seattle Sarah Morgan Read.
Saving CeeCee Honeycutt Read
The Secret Life of Violet Grant Beatriz Williams
June
Flight Patterns Karen White
So that is 34 books that were on my new and recent book buys. I have read 9 of them which is 26% which is quite a way from my 40 - 60% target. Hence the time to take stock and ensure I meet my target by the end of the year! And of course no doubt I will keep buying, I already have one on pre-order and there are a few others I know I will want!!
So if you are taking part in this challenge share with us how you are going?
$10 Amazon voucher for one person - randomly chosen, as part of the link up. The link up will be open until the 16th of July.
I'm quite a way from my target too... lol.. It happens.
ReplyDeleteOh well we still have six months!!
DeleteI didn't actually pick a number, although I do hope to zero in on a percentage at some point.
ReplyDeleteThat's okay it will work out in the end. I didn't really do a number, I just keep adding to the total as I buy!!!!!
DeleteAny books we read that came from our shelf instead of buying new ones is a step in the right direction. I did this last year for a whole month and it was tough for me. I get so distracted by the chatter over the newest releases.
ReplyDeleteYes new releases Rita are a bugbear! But there are a few I just can't resist, but I am going to do more reading than buying in the second half of the year!
DeleteI'm at 21% (money sitting on the shelf) - but as commented above, there is still the 2nd half of the year to reach my goal: 40-60%. I'm on target for just making it .
ReplyDeleteAvid Series Reader
I only just found out about this challenge, am I too late to jump into it now?
ReplyDeletehttp://natalieslife.com/2016/07/june-book-haul
No, join in. I will check the sign up post but it should be still open. Will adjust it if it is not. You are very welcome to join in. There is six months almost - well five to go! Just click on sign up link on side bar.
DeleteI love your list of books. Don't you just love having an in home library you can walk to and find a book to suit your mood?
ReplyDeleteThank you for hosting this challenge Kathryn! I know I tend to save up my purchased books for later, but only reading 16% is definitely leaving money on the shelf! I will refocused my efforts this latter half of the year! Good luck to us!!
Lonna @ FLYLēF