In looking at my overstuffed bookshelves, I realized had quite a few books I would most likely never read, because I‘m “allergic” to chunksters, and continually avoid them. So I decided to challenge myself to read 3 chunksters this year. All are welcome to join me. My definition of a chunkster is any book over 500 pages long, but feel free to use whatever definition makes sense to you.
The rules are simple:
1. Begin reading a chunkster. ⬇️
bailedMade quick work of my December #bookspin pick by…not finishing it. I knew this was headed for the DNF pile when I had to look up 10 words in the first few pages, and the unstable mother displayed a penchant for speaking in Shakespeare quotes. I have nothing against learning new words, but it felt very much like a book that was going to prioritize style over story, and I just don‘t have the energy for that kind of thing right now. Next!
And that‘s a wrap for 2024 #bookspin! I only had one book that I didn‘t finish in the selected month (River Mumma). Always a fun challenge to help keep me on top of my reading goals. A huge thank you to @TheAromaofBooks for hosting.
(Seeing the books altogether makes me realize how many genres I cover.)
Up next! A very pretty edition, too!
It‘s my October #bookspin pick. @TheAromaofBooks
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pickI want to make everyone read this book. The audiobook (read by the author) was fantastic. My brain can't comprehend how terrifying the migration had to be for a 9 year old boy surrounded by complete strangers. Javier's story is a powerful reminder of the risks undocumented immigrants take to enter the USA for the hope of a better life.
#nonfiction2024
December #bookspin @TheAromaofBooks
Up next…it‘s been sitting on my #bookspin list all year and I‘m finally getting to it!
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Midmonth check in. It‘s going well.
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How my December #bookspinbingo progress has been going so far. I've found myself having less and less reading time as the month progresses, but I suppose it's to be expected. There's always something going on, somewhere to be, and something to do, which makes my social anxiety/anti-peopling/anti-christmas heart and brain go haywire, but I'd do anything for my little monsters
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I had fun tracking my #Bookspin books with this graphic this year. I skipped October because of the hurricane. #Bookspin continues to be my favorite challenge. I always look forward to the drawings on the second of the month. Thanks @TheAromaofBooks !
pickThis was a weak pick for me. The mystery element wasn't especially strong but it was a nice, light and heartwarming Christmas story.
#HolidayBookDragons #WinterGames2024 #MidDecemberReadathon @LiseWorks
#gottacatchemallwinteredition (gift)l @PuddleJumper
#ChristmasCrimeChallenge (supernatural) @RaeLovesToRead
#ChristmasAtoZ #letterA @TexReader
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I'll definitely join in, as most of my unread books are the chunksters. 1d