If there's one thing I've learnt so far in 2016, it's that life is too short. Far too short. In the midst of family issues, and celebrities dropping like flies, along with career alterations and just life in general, I've started to focus on things that matter the most to me, and spending more time doing the things I love. Whilst this includes reading, some 'light' crafting, and filming for my YouTube channel and writing blog posts, it also means spending time with family, fiance, and friends.
So what does this mean for my blog and YouTube?
Absolutely nothing.
As soon as I finish a book, I'll be posting a collective review of my thoughts and feelings surrounding the book, its plot, characters etc. I'll still be posting videos as and when I can, with hopefully a variety of content.
But what about my reading?
Well, that's actually what I wanted to talk about in this post to be honest. I've FINALLY decided to make the executive decision of being ruthless toward my reading. I have such a huge TBR pile that it just has to be done. So how am I going to do it?
It's simple. If I'm reading a physical book, I'll give it 3 chapters, or between 30 and 50 pages, depending on what I reach first. If the book seems promising and I'm enjoying it, I'll see it out. If it isn't tickling my fancy, it'll have until the 50 page mark to redeem itself, or else it will be going on my DNF pile. If I'm reading an eBook, it will have between 10 and 20%, depending on the size of the book. If the book is large, I'll apply the 50 page rule, as long as my kindle has the page number option available. If not, it'll have up to 30% to redeem itself, or else I will be leaving it unfinished, It's a shame to have to be strict on myself and my reading, but when I have such a busy schedule, along with a continuous growth spurt of my TBR, it has to be done.
Have any of you had to be ruthless with your TBR? Or with anything else for that matter? If you have any more tips or tricks about being ruthless, let me know down below!
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Hey, it's Kat_thebooknerd. (I can't seem to log into wordpress to comment, so google it is <_< ) Anyway, so yeah I can so see where you're coming from. My TBR has been getting bigger and bigger and it's rather daunting. I usually give books at least 100 pages before deciding if I want to continue. Sometimes, if it's a book in a series I love, I'll give it longer, but most of the time I don't have that trouble. There are, admittedly, some books I've tried and set aside because I've maybe not been in the mood for them at that time, but then months later they're still sitting there, waiting to be read. It sucks. I don't like getting rid of books, because as my mum says "It's a lot of money wasted!" and since she pays for most of them, I can't argue with that. A lot of my books are in storage boxes and have been there for years. Most of those these days are ones I've had signed and therefore can't really give away or sell because no one will want a personalised book! Or series I've loved and want to keep out of sentimental reasons. It's a real issue.
ReplyDeleteI don't have a very big room at all, and certainly not enough room for another book case, but I've been trying to get my mum to help me get a new bookcase to replace the currently sagging one I already have. (I have 3 cases over all) But she's rather...dismissive. She just doesn't understand my pain! and sacrifice! and and and sorrow! lol
Anyway, great post. :)
Thanks so much for commenting! Sorry for replying so late! I totally understand the space issue - I've recently got a double bed which means re-organising my room, and my mam got rid of one of my long shelves (usually the one in the background of my videos)and put it outside, without telling me. It then rained so it was unusable after that!I'd had plans to chop it up and put it down the side of the window and everything! I totally understand the everyone else lacking in understanding too!
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