tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post7549033994341013776..comments2024-03-28T12:11:42.691-04:00Comments on For What It's Worth: My Monday Musings…Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-60335258824198453832020-02-01T04:21:30.983-05:002020-02-01T04:21:30.983-05:00I love the looks of your goals, especially the one...I love the looks of your goals, especially the one on reading with reckless abandon! I am a huge library lover and love to see that on your list. Your tbr pile looks so manageable DD: I hope you can achieve that too. Olivia's Catastrophehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12706765857201768908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-53557649195136325862020-01-30T17:17:15.716-05:002020-01-30T17:17:15.716-05:00At least you're reading! I'm challenge cha...At least you're reading! I'm challenge challenged too lol. I don't participate in any. I've been super in the mood to reread too, so I think I'll also be doing a lot of that this year. I kinda miss reading books with reckless abandon too, but I guess I've kinda gone back to that in a way since I haven't been doing ARCs for months.Kit @ Metaphors and Moonlighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10113986982046115579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-89598124601465333842020-01-30T13:41:24.547-05:002020-01-30T13:41:24.547-05:00Kevin made me a very basic one. We'll see how ...Kevin made me a very basic one. We'll see how long I stick with it lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-59011269453513826002020-01-30T10:11:09.240-05:002020-01-30T10:11:09.240-05:00Spreadsheat, sigh, I know I should. I want to keep...Spreadsheat, sigh, I know I should. I want to keep track f stats, but laaaazyBlodeueddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03435479623560871881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-55739120788129926882020-01-28T14:55:13.175-05:002020-01-28T14:55:13.175-05:00There are pros and cons to just randomly picking b...There are pros and cons to just randomly picking books but I miss that relaxed way of reading and discovering something I wouldn't have read otherwise. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-85646318821501435762020-01-28T14:53:30.982-05:002020-01-28T14:53:30.982-05:00I doubt I'd ever get to the goodreads shelves....I doubt I'd ever get to the goodreads shelves. I go there and just stare at it - not knowing where to begin. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-20875851716561722502020-01-28T14:52:38.693-05:002020-01-28T14:52:38.693-05:00The Hazel wood is pretty good so far.
I'm SO...The Hazel wood is pretty good so far. <br /><br />I'm SO far behind keeping track of books lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-13441498672840625862020-01-28T14:51:57.855-05:002020-01-28T14:51:57.855-05:00Kevin set up a basic spreadsheet for me. I doubt i...Kevin set up a basic spreadsheet for me. I doubt it will get overly involved lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-84221721034004130352020-01-28T11:33:03.408-05:002020-01-28T11:33:03.408-05:00I love going to the library and just finding books...I love going to the library and just finding books to read. I did it all the time growing up, and I've started doing it a bit more recently - but pretty much just with graphic novels. lol I've found some good ones though!! I also want to re-read books. I know I won't have time for a lot, but here and there, it would be nice to revisit a favorite. I'm also trying to read the books I already own, as I have a ton of them. LOL Good luck with all of your goals this year.<br /><br />I love that Fonzi chose one of your next books - I hope it's a good one! ;)<br /><br />-Lauren<br />www.shootingstarsmag.netShooting Stars Maghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074581473656321052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-870254540664165302020-01-28T07:58:23.060-05:002020-01-28T07:58:23.060-05:00Now that my TBR is pretty much accurate, I need to...Now that my TBR is pretty much accurate, I need to get stuck into my reading. I want to catch up with and finish as many series as I can but January is ending and I haven't done any series yet! I also need to get a good mix of fiction and non fiction done. I want to get the TBR down of course but I'm not setting a specific target on how many! Sorting Goodreads shelves is something I also need to do but I hate it, so it can wait a while! Good luck with your challenges this year!chucklesthescothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09423562114343636659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-85903221791106050812020-01-27T21:28:18.432-05:002020-01-27T21:28:18.432-05:00Sorry I'm Late sounds pretty awesome just from...Sorry I'm Late sounds pretty awesome just from the title lol. And The Hazel Wood- I was curious about that. Haven't read much YA fantasy lately. And same here with buying books! That's what I used to do to- just go to Barnes & Noble and grab whatever looked good. Sometimes I miss those simplr days haha. Although not really- it's nice knowing what's coming out, all the hype, etc. well, sometimes. :) <br /><br />Wow you did great with your TBR last year!Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17515345156687765162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-8014422154137137022020-01-27T20:59:05.121-05:002020-01-27T20:59:05.121-05:00oh look at those books!!! Love seeing your goals. ...oh look at those books!!! Love seeing your goals. Goodreads shelves is a fabulous goal, I have switched over to Library Thing in shelving my books, its easier lol I am in love with spreadsheets and there are many bases for readers now. I use Airtable for mine. I am so not good with Excel maybe when I actually take lessons I can use it. hehe <br /><br />Good luck with your reading goals for 2020!!! Lover Of Romancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06815249440754171341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-50856703080679882902020-01-27T17:39:13.020-05:002020-01-27T17:39:13.020-05:00I am! Hopefully this week.I am! Hopefully this week.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-76198461976494964912020-01-27T17:38:56.414-05:002020-01-27T17:38:56.414-05:00I'm really looking forward to it. it sounds ex...I'm really looking forward to it. it sounds exactly like what I need right now. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-86074296143792568312020-01-27T17:38:29.165-05:002020-01-27T17:38:29.165-05:00I've been wanting reread but other goals got i...I've been wanting reread but other goals got in my way too. I had to clear out books first. <br /><br />I should have a review up Thursday for that book!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-49743444566026243942020-01-27T16:16:46.116-05:002020-01-27T16:16:46.116-05:00Sorry I'm late I didn't want to come is my...Sorry I'm late I didn't want to come is my life story! Can't wait for your review, I'm so curious about it. <br /><br />I like your goals. Especially the rereading... I used to reread a lot but rarely get a chance to now. ☹️<br />Maybe next year! I have other goals this year but next year could be the year! 😂Niccihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12122972546470154598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-48640576562818478332020-01-27T15:04:44.122-05:002020-01-27T15:04:44.122-05:00OMG! I loved RAFE!! I hope you do to. I picked it ...OMG! I loved RAFE!! I hope you do to. I picked it up at the end of last year and devoured it in a day. It's sweet and sexy! enjoy!!Jen Twimomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11267405113503713323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-91283888632093656422020-01-27T14:41:12.059-05:002020-01-27T14:41:12.059-05:00You're planning on reading Rafe? I'll defi...You're planning on reading Rafe? I'll definitely be on the look out for your thoughts on that one, then. Like you, I've heard good things and really want to read but I'm on a bit of spending ban.Becky Bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938602345709426466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-731896249395943652020-01-27T14:07:30.835-05:002020-01-27T14:07:30.835-05:00I don't like keeping track of things like that...I don't like keeping track of things like that other than the total read but I'm curious where my books come from and I lost control of my Goodreads shelves years ago. I'm afraid to restructure them and lose books so a spreadsheet will help I think. <br /><br />I just added pub date! Good one!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-26814048878008548042020-01-27T14:06:00.121-05:002020-01-27T14:06:00.121-05:00I'm really resistant to spreadsheets and all t...I'm really resistant to spreadsheets and all that. I know I'm an outlier but things that make my hobbies feel more like tasks freak me out lol<br /><br />But since I don't go to conferences or get many arc's now - I'm curious as to where my books are coming from. I'm splitting between two library systems, KU, a few arc's and buying these days.<br /><br />Yeah, I've heard Loveboat is kind of wacky and over the top so I'm prepared. Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-9964249219455896772020-01-27T14:03:49.639-05:002020-01-27T14:03:49.639-05:00Kevin is SUPER organized!!! Way more than I am. I&...Kevin is SUPER organized!!! Way more than I am. I'm not big on order and lists (as i'm sure you can imagine - I REBEL lol).<br /><br />He ended up starting the spreadsheet for me last night! It's just a simple one but he said he'd color code it and all that if I get ambitious later on lolKarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-80359000935221928372020-01-27T14:02:21.418-05:002020-01-27T14:02:21.418-05:00That's a bummer about book #2. I had heard rea...That's a bummer about book #2. I had heard really negative stuff about the The Hazel Wood and honestly had expected to dnf before now lol But I'm liking it!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13958940283330319507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-14261489281995104602020-01-27T12:37:10.712-05:002020-01-27T12:37:10.712-05:00I love the title of Sorry I’m Late... That is so ...I love the title of Sorry I’m Late... That is so me. :) I’ll be interested to see your thoughts on it. <br /><br />Read with reckless abandon. YES! And the yeses! When did reading become so planned and structured and monitored? Gah! Gone are the days of grabbing a random book and just going for it. I’m cheering you on for this one. <br /><br />Flying in the face on what I just said, I do keep a spreadsheet (uh, spreadsheetS) for what I read. And have for a decade or more. I have one master list, plus broken down by year. I track the basics (title, author, dates read) and also a few things like pub year, genre, format and source.Tanya @ Girl Plus Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18357204133826428572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-14681591040861890872020-01-27T05:39:00.993-05:002020-01-27T05:39:00.993-05:00A new year, a new reading spreadsheet for me. I re...A new year, a new reading spreadsheet for me. I really want my daughter to get involved, because, you know, she professionally analyzes data, and could make me something amazing, but I cannot nag her enough from 700 miles away. --sigh-- I liked Loveboat. It was described as be a little bit Crazy Rich Asians, so I knew what I was in for. Ever evolves a lot during the story tooSamantha@WLABBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589486165371852904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047843651411739466.post-71117514872701146332020-01-27T03:26:27.663-05:002020-01-27T03:26:27.663-05:00"📚 Make a Google Doc of my books read – anot..."📚 Make a Google Doc of my books read – another thing I won’t actually do unless Kevin does it for me 🤣"<br />LOL. Why are you so lucky? It takes a miracle to have a man do something for you, especially if that something includes ORGANISATION!<br /><br />Good luck!Roberta R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18228840429799100354noreply@blogger.com