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Rachael Readsalot: 101+ books yet again
Books added to TBR pile in 2023No of new books: 149
New books read: 29
Good luck, Rachael! You've got some great plans for 2023 :)
📚 Looking forward to reading with you!🤓
Sunny wrote: "📚 Looking forward to reading with you!🤓"
Lisa wrote: "Good luck, Rachael! You've got some great plans for 2023 :)"
Thank you Lisa and Sunny! Good luck with your reading challenges too!
Books TBR=444First Netgalley approval of the year
1. The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss676 pages
⭐⭐⭐⭐ with review
Challenges: Let's Turn Pages, A-Z Locations (1/15), Bibliopoly (1/15), Bookworms Take Shelfies (1/20), Mount TBR (1/6), Serial Reader (1/30)
Why I read this: I've heard a lot about it
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2. Stardust by Neil Gaiman274 pages
⭐⭐⭐⭐ with review
Challenges: Let's Turn Pages, Bookworms Take Shelfies (2/20), This or That? (1/3), Personal Challenge (One Word Titles) (1/10)
Why I read this: was in the mood to reread
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Books TBR=449Ordered some books for a special event coming up... There's a bit of a theme with this lot.
3. The Case of the Missing Marquess by Nancy Springer237 pages
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Challenges: Let's Turn Pages, Bibliopoly (2/15), Bookworms Take Shelfies (3/20), Mount TBR (2/6), Serial Reader (2/30), This or That? (2/3)
Why I read this: was in a Sherlock Holmes mood and yes I'm aware this isn't a Sherlock Holmes book per se
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4. The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman259 pages
⭐⭐⭐⭐ with review
Challenges: Let's Turn Pages, A-Z Locations (2/15), Bibliopoly (3/15), Bookworms Take Shelfies (4/20), This or That? (3/3)
Why I read this: wanted to reread
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5. The Eve of St. Agnes by John Keats56 pages
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Challenges: Let's Turn Pages, Mount TBR (3/6)
Why I read this: it's St Agnes's Day today
PASS
Books TBR=449
6. Scarlet by Genevieve Cogman336 pages
⭐⭐⭐⭐ with review
Challenges: Let's Turn Pages, Bibliopoly (4/15), Mount TBR (4/6), Serial Reader (3/30), Personal Challenge (One Word Titles) (2/10)
Why I read this: I really like The Invisible Library series by this author
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7. The Butcher and the Wren by Alaina Urquhart256 pages
⭐⭐⭐⭐ with review
Challenges: Let's Turn Pages, A-Z Locations (3/15), Mount TBR (5/6)
Why I read this: it was a gift from my Secret Santa in 2022
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8. The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel516 pages
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Challenges: Let's Turn Pages, Bibliopoly (5/15), Bookworms Take Shelfies (5/20), Mount TBR (6/12, goal increased), Serial Reader (4/30)
Why I read this: I downloaded it a couple of years ago thinking it was a fantasy novel (it's actually historical fiction, still enjoyed it though)
PASS
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9. Quality Street: A Comedy by J.M. Barrie96 pages
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Challenges: Let's Turn Pages, A-Z Locations (4/15), Mount TBR (7/12)
Why I read this: buddy read
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[Finished 29 January but forgot to post]
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10. The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman
342 pages
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ with review
Challenges: Let's Turn Pages, Serial Reader (5/30)
Why I read this: continuing the Thursday Murder Club series
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PROGRESS REPORTJanuary: 10 books read | 3,048 pages turned
Total = 10 books read | 3,048 pages turned
A-Z Locations: 4/15
Bibliopoly: 5/15
Bookworms Take Shelfies: 5/20
Mount TBR: 7/12
Popsugar: 0/5
Serial Reader: 5/30
This or That?: 3/3
Personal Challenge (One Word Titles): 2/10
Personal Challenge (Shakespeare): 0
Personal Challenge (Discworld): 0
Longest book: The Name of the Wind (676 pages)
Shortest book: The Eve of St Agnes (56 pages)
Best Book: The Bullet That Missed
Worst Book: N/A
11. The Ink Black Heart by Robert Galbraith1,462 pages
⭐⭐⭐⭐ with review
Challenges: Let's Turn Pages, Bibliopoly (6/15), Bookworms Take Shelfies (6/20), Serial Reader (6/30)
Why I read this: I like Cormoran Strike
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12. The Ambassador's Mission by Trudi Canavan529 pages
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Challenges: Let's Turn Pages, A-Z Locations (5/15), Bibliopoly (7/15), Bookworms Take Shelfies (7/20), Mount TBR (8/12), Serial Reader (7/30), Shades of Purple (1/4)
Why I read this: it's the start of a follow up trilogy to the Black Magician trilogy which I enjoyed
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13. The Tempest by William Shakespeare127 pages
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ with review
Challenges: Let's Turn Pages, Bookworms Take Shelfies (8/20), Love What You Read(athon) (1/x), Personal Challenge (Shakespeare) (1/x)
Why I read this: was in the mood to reread
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14. Loveless by Alice Oseman 443 pages
⭐⭐⭐⭐ with review
Challenges: Let's Turn Pages, A-Z Locations (6/15), Bibliopoly (8/30, goal increased), Shades of Purple (2/4), Love What You Read(athon) (2/x), Personal Challenge (One Word Titles) (3/10)
Why I read this: it features a aromantic asexual main character
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15. Arthur: Prince of the Roses by Alison Weir54 pages
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Challenges: Let's Turn Pages, Bibliopoly (9/30), Mount TBR (9/12), Shades of Purple (3/4)
Why I read this: I like this period of history
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16. A Thousand Heartbeats by Kiera Cass576 pages
⭐⭐⭐⭐ with review
Challenges: Let's Turn Pages, Bibliopoly (10/30), Bookworms Take Shelfies (9/20), Mount TBR (10/12), Shades of Purple (4/4)
Why I read this: netgalley approval
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17. Wyrd Sisters by Terry Pratchett305 pages
⭐⭐⭐⭐ with review
Challenges: Let's Turn Pages, Bookworms Take Shelfies (10/20), Mount TBR (11/12), Serial Reader (8/30), Personal Challenge (Discworld) (1/x)
Why I read this: Netgalley approval
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Books TBR=444
18. Doctor Who: Time Trips by Various384 pages
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Challenges: Let's Turn Pages, Mount TBR (12/24, goal increased)
Why I read this: I like Doctor Who
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Books TBR=444
PROGRESS REPORTJanuary: 10 books read | 3,048 pages turned
February: 8 books read | 3,880 pages turned
Total = 18 books read | 6,928 pages
A-Z Locations: 6/15
Bibliopoly: 10/30
Bookworms Take Shelfies: 10/20
Mount TBR: 12/24
Popsugar: 0/5
Serial Reader: 8/30
Shades of Purple: 4/4
Love What You Read(athon): 2/x
Personal Challenge (One Word Titles): 3/10
Personal Challenge (Shakespeare): 1/x
Personal Challenge (Discworld): 1/x
Longest book: The Ink Black Heart (1,462 pages)
Shortest book: Arthur: Prince of the Roses (54 pages)
Best Book: The Bullet That Missed
Worst Book: N/A
19. Carve the Mark by Veronica Roth468 pages
⭐⭐⭐⭐ with review previously written
Challenges: Let's Turn Pages, A-Z Locations (7/15), Serial Reader (9/30), Mapping Your Universe (1/4)
Why I read this: reread, part of the Carve the Mark duology
PASS
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20. The Fates Divide by Veronica Roth450 pages
⭐⭐⭐⭐ with review
Challenges: Let's Turn Pages, Mount TBR (13/24), Serial Reader (10/30), Mapping Your Universe (2/4)
Why I read this: concluding the Carve the Mark duology
PASS
Books TBR=443
21. Nimona by N.D. Stevenson272 pages
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ with review
Challenges: Let's Turn Pages, Personal Challenge (One Word Titles) (4/10)
Why I read this: wanted to reread
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22. The Loneliest Girl in the Universe by Lauren James290 pages
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ with review
Challenges: Let's Turn Pages, Mapping Your Universe (3/4)
Why I read this: buddy read
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23. Goldilocks by Laura Lam340 pages
⭐⭐⭐⭐ with review
Challenges: Let's Turn Pages, Mount TBR (14/24), Popsugar (1/5), Mapping Your Universe (4/4), Personal Challenge (One Word Titles) (5/10)
Why I read this: my first blind date with a book
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24. The Children of Men by P.D. James351 pages
⭐⭐⭐ with review
Challenges: Let's Turn Pages, Bookworms Take Shelfies (11/20)
Why I read this: I'm currently on holiday and there was a copy where I'm staying
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25. The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss1,000 pages
⭐⭐⭐⭐ with review
Challenges: Let's Turn Pages, Bibliopoly (11/30), Bookworms Take Shelfies (12/20), Serial Reader (11/30)
Why I read this: buddy read continuing the Kingkiller Chronicle series
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26. The Time Machine by H.G. Wells235 pages
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Challenges: Let's Turn Pages, Bookworms Take Shelfies (13/20), Mount TBR (15/24)
Why I read this: audiobookin' as I'm workin'
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Books TBR=444
27. Twin Crowns by Katherine Webber and Catherine Doyle480 pages
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Challenges: Let's Turn Pages, A-Z Locations (8/15), Mount TBR (16/24), Serial Reader (12/30)
Why I read this: heard a lot about it
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28. Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut Jr285 pages
⭐⭐⭐ with review
Challenges: Let's Turn Pages, Bibliopoly (12/30), Mount TBR (17/24)
Why I read this: it's a classic I felt I should read
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Books TBR=442
PROGRESS REPORTJanuary: 10 books read | 3,048 pages read
February: 8 books read | 3,880 pages read
March: 10 books read | 4,171 pages read
Total = 28 books read | 11,099 pages read
A-Z Locations: 8/15
Bibliopoly: 12/30
Bookworms Take Shelfies: 13/20
Mount TBR: 17/24
Popsugar: 1/5
Serial Reader: 12/30
Mapping Your Universe: 4/4
Personal Challenge (One Word Titles): 5/10
Personal Challenge (Shakespeare): 1/x
Personal Challenge (Discworld): 1/x
Longest book: The Ink Black Heart (1,462 pages)
Shortest book: Arthur: Prince of the Roses (54 pages)
Best Book: Nimona
Worst Book: Slaughterhouse-Five
29. The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss159 pages
⭐⭐⭐⭐ with review
Challenges: Let's Turn Pages, A-Z Locations (9/15), Serial Reader (13/30), All the Feels (1/6), Happy Hamster Habitat (1/4)
Why I read this: novella in the Kingkiller Chronicle series
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30. The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making by Catherynne M. Valente288 pages
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Challenges: Let's Turn Pages, A-Z Locations (10/15), Mount TBR (18/24), Serial Reader (14/30)
Why I read this: I've heard a lot about it
PASS
Books TBR=442
31. Watership Down by Richard Adams496 pages
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Challenges: Let's Turn Pages, Bibliopoly (13/30), Bookworms Take Shelfies (14/20), Serial Reader (15/30), All the Feels (2/6), Happy Hamster Habitat (2/4)
Why I read this: this month's group read
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Books TBR=444 (a couple of additions to my ever growing TBR pile)
Books TBR=448 I was lured by the siren call of £0.99 Kindle books
32. A Hat Full of Sky by Terry Pratchett298 pages
⭐⭐⭐⭐ with review
Challenges: Let's Turn Pages, Bookworms Take Shelfies (15/20), Mount TBR (19/24), Serial Reader (16/30), All the Feels (3/6), Happy Hamster Habitat, Personal Challenge (Discworld) (2/x)
Why I read this: part of the Discworld series
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Books TBR=447
33. Little Free Library by Naomi Kritzer12 pages
⭐⭐⭐⭐ with review
Challenges: Let's Turn Pages, Mount TBR (20/24)
Why I read this: it's a free short story available online
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2025 Reading Challenge
Books mentioned in this topic
The Twisted Tree (other topics)Henry V (other topics)
The Fallen (other topics)
Crewel Intentions: Fluff and Fangs: A Hunger Pangs Short (other topics)
Lorehaven Bound: A Hunger Pangs Short (other topics)
More...
* DO NOT OWN MORE THAN 500 UNREAD BOOKS
* Clear that bookshelf also known as the pile of physical books on the floor
* Reread some old favourites
* Continue with my personal lifetime challenge to read the complete works of William Shakespeare
* Continue with my other personal lifetime challenge to read the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett
* Read the Red Rising Series by Pierce Brown (Books 1-5 will be rereads, Book 6 should be published this year and I'm also hoping for Book 7 soon)
* Read at least 10 books with a one word title
Books on TBR pile as at 1 January 2023 = 443
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