I've come to realize in my years of using Goodreads is that I need to be careful with it. Not in the same way you need to be careful with Facebook or Twitter though. What I mean is that I have recently noticed that I can be highly influenced by the ratings and reviews on … Continue reading Treading Goodreads Carefully
So we are three days into the new year and I've read 2 1/2 books so far. I'd say that's a pretty good start for my reading goal! This year I'm staring my Goodreads Challenge at 50 books, since I read more than that the past two years. It is possible that the number will … Continue reading My 2019 Reading Challenge
Well, it's the last day of the year and I'm glad to say that once again I crushed my reading goal. I originally only said I'd read 25-30 books, and then when I got close to that goal, I raised it to 45... then again to 55 books. I still beat that final goal by six … Continue reading My Year in Books
A problem that I have come across in recent years is looking up book reviews before deciding to buy or even read a book. This is an issue because I might end up missing out on a really good book or end up hating one that everyone else loves. I've been more conscious of this … Continue reading The Review Issue
Earlier this year my mom surprised me with a few bookish gifts, including a reading journal. I had toyed with the idea of one in the past, but I had decided that's what Goodreads is for. But when I got that reading journal I began to use it as I read books throughout the year … Continue reading 10 Reasons to Keep a Reading Journal
I've mentioned Goodreads before, and I'll keep mentioning it because I love the website/app and will use it for the rest of my life (as long as it's still around). I warn anyone who hasn't yet signed up for this... it's addicting! Not in a bad way though (well... mostly). Basically, you'll find out that … Continue reading You Know You’re a Goodreads Member When…
Thanks to everyone who voted to help me out with what to read next! I really appreciate the input, and it seems that most of you think alike. So the winner is... Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows! I mean, look at this. I haven't closed the poll yet, but it's pretty much a runaway. … Continue reading The Results Are In…
Two years ago I posted My Essential iPhone Apps to share some of my favorite apps with you all, but we all know that things change. Since this post I have deleted a few of those apps either because they were no longer useful or I didn't like the updates they've gone through over the … Continue reading My Essential iPhone Apps [2017 Update]
Hey everyone! I hope your week is going well - mine is, despite the fact we got two feet of snow. Oh well, I guess it's still technically winter, but not for long! I'm so ready for spring! Anyway, I saw The Goodreads Book Tag posted by Sofii at A Book. A Thought., and loved … Continue reading The Goodreads Book Tag
Happy day after Christmas everyone! I hope you all enjoyed your holiday weekend and any time off you've gotten to celebrate. Now that we're less than a week away from the new year, let's talk goals. More specifically, reading goals. This coming year my goal is to read 40 books. Maybe it sounds like a … Continue reading 2017 Reading Challenge
So I've had an iPhone now for almost 3 years. It took me a while to plug into the smartphone trend. Would you believe my mom got an iPhone before I did? Yeah, weird. In any case, I got my first iPhone, the 4, in 2012 and upgraded this past year to an iPhone 5s. … Continue reading My Essential iPhone Apps
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