Seeing how I keep adding new books to my Goodreads TBR, I decided to did this just a little more often than I have before. It’s been a month since my last Down the TBR Hole and I’ve added 15 books to my want-to-read shelf.
Down the TBR Hole was originally created over at Lost in a Story. It looked like a fun and productive way to finally make a dent in that Goodreads TBR. I went through my want-to-read shelf a little while ago but I think I was still to kind on a lot of books. Let’s see what I’ll make of it this time around. I decided to go with 10 books at a time so lets get started!
It works like this:
- Go to your goodreads to-read shelf.
- Order on ascending date added.
- Take the first 5 (or 10 or 15 or 20, if you’re feeling adventurous) books
- Read the synopses of the books
- Decide: keep it or should it go?
- Keep track of where you left off so you can pick up there next week!
Current “to-read” shelf: 509 (my last post ended at 494, I don’t think I’m ever going to get this to stay lower)
The Me I Meant to Be – Sophie Jordan
I actually didn’t remember adding this one to my TBR. Reading the sypnopsis makes me wonder why I added it though. I understand that you can’t control your feelings, but when your best friend’s relationship just ends, you don’t go after her ex. I think I’ll skip this one.
Remove
Guy Code – Sophie Jordan
This one doesn’t have a cover yet. Apparently it’s two books in one and the first one was set to release at the beginning of this year. I remember nothing about it publishing, so I think this one is going to get removed for now. If I ended up hearing more about it, maybe it’ll be added again.
Remove
Of Poseidon – Anna Banks
Once again, I’ve already read this one, but a different edition. So I can remove this one. It’s nice when you can remove one that you’ve already read, haha.
Remove
Goodbye Days – Jeff Zetner
I have heard nothing but amazing things about this author, so it’s not hard to decide to keep this one. I own three of his books and really need to give them a go!
Keep
Before She Ignites – Jodi Meadows
Jodi Meadows is one of the authors who wrote My Plain Janes and that’s a favorite of mine. I haven’t read anything only written by her. A lot of people I know loved the books in this series. So I will have to give it a go!
Keep
The Afterlife of Holly Chase – Cynthia Hand
Okay, this was a case of Goodreads having this marked wrong. I read this book in December 2017. My rating was visible next to this version of the book, but it still said want to read. I adjusted it and it’s now off my list. If you’re looking for a fun holiday read, I definitely recommend The Afterlife of Holly Chase.
Remove
The Glass Spare – Lauren DeStefano
Another book I totally forgot about, haha. After reading what it’s about again and looking at my friends’ ratings, I think I’ll keep it a little bit longer. The Glass Spare sounds like something I would enjoy. And the cover is pretty!
Keep
Defy the Stars – Claudia Gray
Seeing how I loved her Firebird trilogy (even though I still need to read the final book),I bought this book when it was released. Which was over 2 years ago (oops!). Defy the Stars is on my shelf and it still does sound interesting to me, so I’ll be keeping it on my shelf.
Keep
The Hating Game – Sally Thorne
I own this one as well and really need to put it closer to the top of my TBR (just like I say about so many books).The Hating Game is a very hyped romance and a few of my friends were disappointed for this exact reason. I do want to read it, but I think I’ll start it with low expectations.
Keep
Renegades – Marissa Meyer
If I say I own a signed copy of this book, I think it’s pretty clear what my decision will be when it comes to Renegades, haha. We got to meet the author a couple of years ago and she was so nice. I’ve heard nothing but amazing things about this series and the final one was just released. Hopefully I read it soon.
Keep
Removal Percentage: 40%
Current “to-read” shelf: 505
As you can see, this week’s Down the TBR Hole wasn’t a big succes, haha. What do you think of my choices? Do you agree? I really think with all the amazing 2020 releases I’ve heard about, this list is only going to grow even more.
Oh go go go and read Renegades first thing! It’s really good! I still have to read The Hating Game as well, I bought it straight after its release. Whoops. I actually removed The Glass Spare, too many more books to read.
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Great job with removing books this week!