Down The TBR Hole #1

Hey guys! It’s time for another Down the TBR Hole which was created by Lia @Lost In A Story! My TBR has been growing for so many years now. I am at over 700 books on this list. I sometimes will randomly go look at it and take books off but not enough. So I decided this would be a fun way for you guys to see what types of books I’m into while I also attempt to lower my TBR list. I decided I’ll aim to make this a weekly thing on Thursdays. I like adding new types of posts on my blog. I love Book Reviews but sometimes you just gotta switch it up. I’m sure you guys feel the same. So let’s get into how this works:

• Go to your goodreads to-read shelf.
• Order on ascending date added.
• Take the first 5 (or 10 if you’re feeling adventurous) books
• Read the synopses of the books
• Decide: keep it or should it go?

The fact that I  will be repeating this process every week means that I have to keep track of where I ended and where I’m going to continue. E.g. in week one I do book 1 – 5, in week two book 6 – 10, and so on, until I’ve filtered out my entire TBR. The Books:

The Devil Wears Prada By Lauren Weisberger

I’ve had this on my list forever. I even bought the second book for some reason. I think for now I’ll attempt to read it if I don’t like it. I’ll get rid of the second book as well

Judgement: Keep

 

 

 

It’s Kind of a Funny Story By Ned Vizzini

When I was younger Ned Vizzini came up to my friend and I at the Barnes and Nobles by my house. I feel this book has a special place with me and I need to read it.

Judgment: Keep

 

 

 

I am Pilgrim By Terry Hayes

This is a book I stare at everyday because of the way it’s placed on my bookshelf. I always tell myself I’m going to read it but haven’t. I’m officially putting it on my September TBR list.

Judgement: Keep

 

 

 

The Time Traveler’s Wife By Audrey Niffenegger

This is another book I’ve had for a while. I wanted to read it so I could watch the movie. I’m thinking this might just be one where I watch the movie.

Judgement: Go

 

 

 

The Picture of Dorian Gray By Oscar Wilde

This book still sounds really interesting to me. I never read anything by Oscar Wilde but I always enjoyed his quotes. I need to give this one a chance still.

Judgement: Keep

 

 

 

A Little Friendly Advice By Siobhan Vivian

This is a book I went to a signing for years ago. Sadly I have no longer any interest in reading it at all. Probably will just keep because it is signed.

Judgement: Go

 

 

 

Reincarnation By Suzanne Weyn

This is another book I picked up from the same signing as the book above. At the time it sounded interesting to me but now I have no interest to read it.

Judgement: Go

 

 

 

Savages by Don Winslow

This is a book I picked up because of the movie. I tired reading it once and it was okay. I don’t think this is something I really have any interest in reading anymore.

Judgement: Go

 

 

 

Human Remains By Elizabeth Haynes

I’ve been dying to read something by Elizabeth Haynes for a while now. So this is something I will be checking out very soon.

Judgement: Keep

 

 

 

White Oleander By  Janet Fitch

This is a movie I’ve seen a couple of times when I was younger and for some reason really enjoyed. Now that I am am older I wouldn’t mind actually reading the story.

Judgement: Keep

 

 

 

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Well I have to say it was tough picking books to get rid of but I actually decided to delete 4 from my list. I hope I didn’t get rid of anything too good but I know if worse comes to worse I can always just add them later on. I will most likely be getting rid of the ones I owned.

Have you guys read any of these books? Do you think I am making a mistake of getting rid of the ones  I did? Do you think there are books I kept that I should have gotten rid of? I would love to hear about it in the comments.

I can’t wait to do this again next week!

 

 

 

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