The TBR Tag!!!

The TBR Tag originated from Dana at Dana Square and Rachel at A Perfection Called Books! 

They want to know all about book bloggers wild TBR lists!!!

I was tagged by sweet Jaime at Fic Fare :)

Thank you so much, Jaime!!!

Please stop by and check out Jaime's awesome blog!

HOW DO YOU KEEP TRACK OF YOUR TBR PILE???

Ummm... I kind of don't. 

Yes, I use Goodreads and have shelves upon shelves; I always add the books that I buy/receive and divide them up into ARCs, hardcover, ebooks, paperbacks, to-review, etc. But I don't necessarily go back and reference my lists to keep track of them. Also, the only books that I do keep in my TBR piles are books for review. As those review stacks dwindle down, I add in the books I want to read.

I keep these stacks in my bedroom closet and they're stacked as per release month. Books that I really want to read are kept in a stack on my dresser. 

IS YOUR TBR MOSTLY PRINT OR E-BOOKS???
Mostly print! I have a ton of ebooks, but "out of sight, out of mind"! Seriously, even with the lists I have made, unless I'm on a blog tour, I always forget about ebooks/eARCs. Plus, my kindle recently broke, so if I want to read an ebook I have to read it on my phone... and that hurts my eyes, lol!

Physical books! Always!!!

HOW DO YOU DETERMINE WHICH BOOK TO READ FIRST???

Well... this is a tricky question!...

My review books take top priority, especially those that I have inquired about, which is not often, so those books always get read first. Of course, they also have to fit my mood... 

Next are unsolicited review books. I try to fit as many of those that I can. Again, I don't receive many, so most get read on a timely basis too. 

And then, I read the books that I either won in giveaways or purchased. I am a total mood reader and I usually try to read the books that have been released within the same year. This is my biggest pile and always the hardest to choose from.

Lastly, but certainly not least, I try to fit in classics and older books. I wish I had more time for these. Thankfully, this pile isn't too large either... at least, not to me ;) 

A BOOK THAT HAS BEEN ON YOUR TBR THE LONGEST???

Clockwork Angel, Catching Fire and Mockingjay were all added on December 26th, 2011!

The Book Thief was added on January 14th, 2012!!! I cannot see the movie until I read this first! lol

A BOOK THAT YOU HAVE RECENTLY ADDED TO YOUR TBR???

The Kanin Chronicles (Trilogy) by Amanda Hocking :) 

(Book three doesn't have a cover to it yet.)

I am DYING to get back into the TRYLLE world!!!

A BOOK ON YOUR TBR STRICTLY BECAUSE OF ITS BEAUTIFUL COVER???

The Stars Never Rise by Rachel Vincent.
I have never read a book by her. AND this cover!!!... I like it!

A BOOK ON YOUR TBR THAT YOU NEVER PLAN ON READING???

The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien.

Sorry. I am not a fan of this world.
*runs away and hides*

AN UNPLUBLISHED BOOK IN YOUR TBR THAT YOU'RE EXCITED ABOUT???

No one can choose just one!!!

- A Wicked Thing by Rhiannon Thomas (- a reimagining of Sleeping Beauty!!!)

- I Was Here by Gayle Forman

- Monstrous by MarcyKate Connolly 

- The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black

- Finding Paris by Joy Preble

A BOOK THAT EVERYONE'S READ BUT YOU???

TFioS

Nope. Haven't read it. And when the movie came out, I was spoiled. 

So I won't be watching it until I read the book.
Which at this rate... might be another year or two...

AND!!! DIVERGENT!!! Haven't jumped into the hype yet! hee, hee

A BOOK ON YOUR TBR THAT EVERYONE RECOMMENDS TO YOU???

Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge and Stray by Elissa Sussman ... 

because you all know me so well :) *fairytale-swoons*

A BOOK ON YOUR TBR THAT YOU'RE DYING TO READ???

A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness (I haven't read any of his books either!)

AND!!! The Daughter of Smoke and Bone Trilogy by Laini Taylor - I have heard nothing but epic things about this story and her writing!!!

THE NUMBER OF BOOKS ON MY GOODREADS TBR SHELF... 

It says 421 on Goodreads... however, I think that it may be much less than that since I only go by my physical books and I do not have nearly that many in my physical piles. This tag has definitely pointed out that to me that I need to do some much needed cleaning on my Goodreads shelves :) 

TAG!!!... I tag: 

- Jessica at Books: A True Story

- Giselle at Book Nerd

- Lisa at Read. Breathe. Relax. 

And I also tag anyone else that wants to join in and share!!!

Let me know if you do :) 

THE READING QUEUE: September Wrap-Up and October TBR 2014

The Reading Queue is a monthly meme hosted by 

Book Tasty and Books: A True Story.

This is where we can all share what our reading plans for the month, 

and give a quick lineup and/or recap of the books we read last month... 

September was an extremely busy month for my family and I, but somehow I still managed to forgo sleep and read a ton of amazing books! 

Sorry, no vlogs this month... I tried to edit my wrap-up vlog from 45 minutes down to 19 minutes, but it was still too long to upload to YouTube :(  No time to redo or do my TBR. I promise to be more organized next time!

WHAT I READ IN SEPTEMBER: (Click on links to read my reviews!)
- If You Were a Dog by Jamie A. Swenson (C) - Too cute!!! 
- Bake Sale by Sara Varon (MG) - Adorable graphic novel! Review to be posted soon!
- Made For You by Melissa Marr (YA) - Amazing read! Disturbing protagonist!
- Dark Days by Kate Ormand (YA) - Fascinating storyline!
- The Vault Of Dreamers by Caragh M. O'Brien (YA) - 85% meh! 15% holy crap!
- Belzhar by Meg Wolitzer (YA) - Beautifully written!
- As Long As You Love Me (2B #2) by Ann Aguirre (NA) - My new favorite NA couple!
- The 100 by Kass Morgan (YA) - Brilliant concept!
- Day 21: The Hundred #2 by Kass Morgan (YA) - Continue on the brilliance!
- A Bear Called Paddington Bear by Michael Bond (C/MG) - Sweet nostalgia! 
- Sailor Moon, Pretty Guardian #1 by Naoko Takeuchi (YA) - Fun read!
- Divinity by Michelle L. Johnson (YA) - Interesting concept and characters!
- This One Summer by Mariko Tamaki (YA) - Exquisite illustrated storytelling!
- Rain Reign by Ann M. Martin (MG) - Stole my heart!!! Best read of 2014!!!
- The Megasaurus by Thomas and Peter Weck (C) - Fun retelling-ish of the Three Little Pigs!


WHAT I'VE ALREADY READ IN OCTOBER:
- Ten Rules of Being a Superhero by Deb Pilutti (C)
- Whatever Life Throws Your Way by Julie Cross (YA)
- Not in the Script by Amy Finnegan (YA)

WHAT I'M CURRENTLY READING:
- The Iron Trial (The Magisterium #1) by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare (MG)
Surprisingly, I am struggling to concentrate while reading this book. I can't help but nitpick it and compare it to Harry Potter... there are so many similarities, it's hard for me not too. 

- Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix (YA)
I just didn't have the time to finish this one last month. It is really good so far! And it is a perfect book to pick back up closer to Halloween!

- Nightmares! by Jason Segel and Kirsten Miller (MG)
SO good so far! Creepy!

- They All Fall Down by Roxanne St. Claire (YA)
Started this one today!

THE REST OF MY HOPEFUL OCTOBER TBR:
- Diamonds in the Rough (#2) by Michelle Madow (YA)
- The Hockey Saint (Forever Friends #2) by Howard Shapiro (YA)
- Little Dead Riding Hood by Amie and Bethanie Borst (MG)
- Frankenstein's Fright Before Christmas by Ludworst Bemonster (C)
- Embers (The Wings of War #1) by Karen Ann Hopkins (YA)
- Rooms by Lauren Oliver (A)
- Tomboy by Liz Prince (YA)
- Daisy to the Rescue by Jeff Campbell (E)
And maybe these two too...
- Stray by Elissa Sussman (YA) 
- Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch (YA)

What have you been reading??? 

Any recommendations???

What are you reading next???

xoxo

My #FridayReads #13: The 2x2 Edition

TGIF my fellow booknerdigans :) 

I've vlogged another #FridayReads today and I am so looking forward to a nice relaxing weekend so I can, hopefully, finish at least 2 out of the 4 books I'm currently reading! 

In case you don't remember, #FridayReads is a hashtag that was originally done on Twitter and has now been passed along to other social medias so everyone can share what they're currently reading or plan on reading over the weekend... 

Here is what I'm currently reading!!!

- THE VAULT OF DREAMERS by Caragh M. O'Brien (YA)

- THE IRON TRIAL by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare (MG)

- BELZHAR by Meg Wolitzer (YA)

- HORRORSTOR by Grady Hendrix (YA)

What are you reading right now???

My #FridayReads #12: The TOO Many Books Edition

TGIF my fellow booknerdigans :) 

It's been about one and a half years since I've vlogged a #FridayReads and I am so happy to have been able to record one this week! 

In case you don't remember, #FridayReads is a hashtag that was originally done on Twitter and has now been passed along to other medias so everyone can share what they're reading over the weekend... 

Here is what I'm currently reading right now!

- MADE FOR YOU by Melissa Marr (YA)
- THE VAULT OF DREAMERS by Caragh M. O'Brien(YA)
- THE IRON TRIAL (The Magisterium #1) by Holly Black and Cassandra Clare (MG)
- DARK DAYS by Kate Ormand (YA)
- AS LONG AS YOU LOVE ME (2B #2) by Ann Aguirre (NA)

SO, what are you reading???

THE READING QUEUE: August 2014 Wrap-Up and September 2014 TBR

The Reading Queue is a monthly meme hosted by 

Book Tasty and Books: A True Story.

This is where we can all share what our reading plans for the month, 

and give a quick lineup and/or recap of the books we read last month... 

It's SEPTEMBER!!! It's always such a bittersweet time... it's the end of summer and back-to-school time for my kidlets :) However much I will miss them, baby and I are so ready to get back into a set schedule, and a bit of alone time, lol! We are ready for new pencils and fall colors!!!

*What I read last month...

- Number One Sam by Greg Pizzoli (C)

- Sticky Fingers: DIY Duct Tape Projects by Sophie Maletsky (YA)

- Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell (YA/NA)

- The Unfinished Life of Addison Stone by Adele Griffin (YA)

- A Little Something Different by Sandy Hall (NA)

- The Green Teen Cookbook Edited by Laurane Marchive and Pam McElroy (YA)

- Trial by Fire (The Worldwalker Trilogy #1) by Josephine Angelini (YA)
- I Want It That Way by Ann Aguirre (NA)

- The Jewel by Amy Ewing (YA)

- Six Feet Over It by Jennifer Longo (YA)

- Little Elliot, Big City by Mike Curato (C)

- Feuds by Avery Hastings (YA)

- Zac & Mia by A.J. Betts (YA)

- Illusions of Fate by Kiersten White (YA)

*My (hopeful) TBR...

- Made For You by Melissa Marr (YA)

- Divinity by Michelle L. Johnson (YA)

- The Vault of Dreamers by Caragh M. O'Brien (YA)

- If You Were a Dog by Jamie A. Swenson (C) 

- Being Audrey Hepburn by Mitchell Kriegman (YA) 

- Afterworlds by Scott Westerfeld (YA)

- Stray by Elissa Sussman (YA) 

- The Perfectionists by Sara Shepard (YA)

- Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix (YA)

- The 8th Continent by Matt London (MG)

- The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon (A)
eBooks not mentioned: 
- If Only by A.J. Pine (NA) 
- As Long As You Love Me (2B Trilogy #2) by Ann Aguirre (NA) 

Can't wait to get started :) 
What will you be reading this month!?!?