Friday, September 5, 2014

The To Be Read Tag

Hello hello! I've been tagged by Jillian @ Jillian's Books to do the TBR tag! Basically there's a list of questions about my TBR list,  and all I have to do is answer them! Oh! And also tag others!


How do you keep track of your TBR pile?

Through Goodreads! Because the only other way is through paper, which is something I don't feel like keeping track of. And then there's always my head, which is almost never reliable.


Is your TBR mostly print or ebook?

How about mostly none? I am a broke college student with loans to pay off and overpriced textbooks. What more could I possibly need? 

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I do take out my books from the library often though. BECAUSE LIBRARIES! 


How do you determine which book from your TBR to read next?

I determine it based on how cheap it is online, or if it's something new that's caught my eye. I usually read my bought books right away, unless I'm waiting specifically for a time I don't have any more access to other books (library, e-books, arcs, etc.)


A book that's been in your TBR the longest.

The first book I ever added on Goodreads was 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami, which I'm not sure why it's there because I never even read 1984 yet. 

I was obsessed with reading all his work though. And then I discovered YA, and that you didn't have to be a young adult to keep on reading them.



A book you recently added to your TBR.

My most recent book add was Green Rider, courtesy of Ely @ A Book so Fathomless. Thanks Ely!



A book in your TBR strictly because of its beautiful cover.

Apple and Rain by Sarah Crossan. I don't know what it's about, and I rarely read contemporary, but this cover just screams awesome sauce. Like, I don't know how to describe it, but I'm getting some melancholy vibes from it. Also bittersweet ones as well.

I KNOW I'm a weirdo, but that's just how I feel about it!



A book in your TBR that you never plan on reading.

So this will probably get me into a lot of trouble, but it's gonna be Divergent. Sorry, I'm sorry. I know I've said that I'll get around to it, but honestly, I'm not that interested. 

Running away now. see ya


You know, I might read it sometime in my lifetime, maybe. But I would be fine with not reading it.


An unpublished book in your TBR that you're excited for.


CLARIEL BY GARTH NIX OMG!



A book in your TBR that everyone recommends to you.

Throne of Glass. The number of you bloggers that have told me to read it is insane. AND I SWEAR IF ANY OF YOU GUYS COMMENT ABOUT IT AGAIN, I WILL....umm...do something, bad. 

Augh. I do need to read it. And I want to own a physical copy. It will be bought soon. Sorry guys. I'm such a huge let down.




Number of books in my TBR.

Actually, I only have 180!      .....only.....
Well, definitely less than some other TBR lists I've seen!


Tags:
Megan @ Adrift on Vulcan
Abby @ Enthralling Reads
Cait @ The Notebook Sisters
Alma @ Journey Through Fiction
Holly @ Part of that World
Emily @ Follow the Yellow Brick Road
Paula @ Her Book Thoughts!
Katrina @ Chased by my Imagination
...and everyone else!

As usual, I'm not forcing you to do the tag, it's just because I HAVE to tag people. And also, anyone can do this!

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I'm dying for Clariel to be released too. Why do I have to keep waiting?
1 reply · active 551 weeks ago
Whoa, only 180? That is seriously not bad! I am pretty sure that mine is hovering around the 1K mark. Not good. I want to read Apple and Rain too, because of the cover, and because Cait posted that the book came packaged with tissues. I love a good cry! Meh, at this point, skip Divergent. No hate here. I loved it, but between the hype, and the failure of Allegiant, why bother? I need to read Throne of Glass too! I just got it this week actually (99 cents on Amazon? Yes please!) and I know I will be getting a lot of "you have to read it"s. Such a fun list :)
1 reply · active 551 weeks ago
Woo- I've convinced someone to read Green Rider *dances* And yessssss, Throne of Glass- do that. DO THAT NOW.

x Ely
1 reply · active 551 weeks ago
HAHA don't worry, I'm broke too so I turn to the library in school for more books. I think the librarian recognizes me because I keep borrowing books haha :) I know, people recommend Throne of Glass to me too! I don't even know what it's about, but I like the genre so I'm definitely going to search for that!

Apple and Rain has a gorgeous cover!!! huhuhuhu :"<
1 reply · active 551 weeks ago
Love this tag! Kudos to whoever came up with this one. I had such a long hiatus from reading that I've never experienced what it was like to be a book loving cashless uni student, it certainly can't be easy. That's what friends are for though, even sites like netgalley where you can review books for free. I'm actually about to start Apple and Rain after my current read and I've heard it's incredibly emotional. 180 is really quite low, until I seen mine. Only 135. I must add more at once! <3
1 reply · active 551 weeks ago
Love the gifs today-that baby lol!
1 reply · active 551 weeks ago
Someone just recommended I read Green Rider as well. That person obviously didn't know I'm not much of a fantasy reader. Lol. I have a biography of Che Guevarra that's been on my TBR since spring of 2013. I just haven't had the time lately.

Love this post!
1 reply · active 551 weeks ago
Ooh yay, thanks for tagging me Val! I love this tag :D I wish I had your willpower to have 180 books on my TBR! Mine is heading for the four figure mark - help me! I need to do a serious clean out. I’m pretty sure half the books I have no interest in reading anymore. And I really, really think you should read Thro… *cough* The-Book-That-Shall-Not-Be-Named. I read it a couple of weeks ago, and oooh it’s soooo good :D (The downside is I’m craving Crown of Midnight now!) With Divergent, I don’t regret reading it, but I do regret reading Insurgent. There are so many better books (i.e. The-Book-That-Shall-Not-Be-Named) and it’s better to read something you have a pretty good idea you’ll love. And I love Apple and Rain's cover, so pretty!
1 reply · active 551 weeks ago
Ha, I love the Puss In Boots pic! I say go ahead and skip Divergent, I loved them and I still haven't read the last because of how disappointing it's going to be and why read something you will most likely be disappointed in? Also, yes read Throne Of Glass!!! and don't hurt me because I told you too again! Apple and Rain looks so good and I love the cover!
=)
1 reply · active 551 weeks ago
I'm definitely doing this tag next week. Such fun!
1 reply · active 551 weeks ago
I tried putting my TBR on paper once... It was not fun. Goodreads is my main TBR-organizer as well. ;)

I want a huuuuuuge library (with a YA section, of course) here in our country. ;( Well, we do have them, but they're mostly full of boring historical, non-fiction books, classics, etc. -_-

Oh, oh, I LOVE the cover for Apple and Rain. So pretty and... pastel-y. :)

No worries about not wanting to read Divergent. My class had a huge debate about Divergent a few weeks ago, and around only 1/38 people said that the entire trilogy's worth reading. A couple of us said that book one was good, and a ton of people mentioned never wanting to pick it up.

LOL about Throne of Glass! For me it's probably Aristotle and Dante. >_<

180 books?! That means you are organized. I have about 900+....

Awesome post, Val!
1 reply · active 551 weeks ago
AH HA! YES! I'M SO GOING TO DO THIS! As soon as I saw it I thought, "Omg, this looks like an awesome tag." AND THEN YOU TAGGED MEEEE. *offers cake* I have like over 500 books on my goodreads tbr though. :| I went through them the other day, but I legit want to read all the books in the universe so. Awkward. I'm having trouble fulfilling that dream, I tell you.

oh, and Val? *whispers* THROOOOONE OF GLAAAAAAASSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!
1 reply · active 551 weeks ago
I feel like I'm the only one who doesn't have hundreds of books on my tbr pile. Recently I cleared out a lot of books I wasn't interested in from my list, but still, the most I've ever had my list get to is like 50 books. Not that I'm complaining; I think I'd rather have less than more xD
1 reply · active 551 weeks ago
Oh haha, you're the only person I know who's not interested in reading Divergent haha. It's your right ;) I've been tagged for this but forgot to do it...oups. LOL
Awesome answers!
1 reply · active 551 weeks ago
I keep track of my TBR on Goodreads too, and mentally lol. Sometimes I forget to visit Goodreads and I keep forgetting to add these titles I saw on blogs but I remember them in my mind somehow. And yes, please read Throne of Glass :P Don't be put off by it though if you don't like it... it's the weakest of the books so far, but the rest are so much better!

Faye at The Social Potato
1 reply · active 551 weeks ago
I feel so bad that I just noticed that you tagged me... I will get on this ASAP

Anyways, I forgive you for not planning to read Divergent, I wouldn't watch the movie either. and FYI the third book in the series ruins everything which is why I support your choice!

Emily @ Follow the Yellow Book Road
1 reply · active 551 weeks ago
By ASAP I meant "right this second!"
http://followtheyellowbookrd.blogspot.com/2014/09...
1 reply · active 551 weeks ago
Ohh, such a fantastic post, loved reading your answers. :) I really want to read Apple and Rain too!
1 reply · active 551 weeks ago
I used to keep track of the books I wanted to read with paper, but I always lost them. So I love that Goodreads never fails me! Ooh, I like the simple cover for Apple and Rain. I've never heard of it, but now I need to check it out. Honestly? I think the Divergent trilogy is too overrated. Like, I loved the first two books when I read them (and I gave Allegiant 4 stars, and I seriously don't know why I did that because every time I think about it, I just get mad. It was so disappointing). If I read the trilogy now, I probably wouldn't like it as much; I think I got swept up in the hype tide. HEY, I HAVEN'T READ THRONE OF GLASS EITHER. I guess we'll never get to sit at the cool table.

PS. You're my favorite for that Puss in Boots gif. :) Also. Thanks for tagging me! I had a lot of fun with this one.
1 reply · active 550 weeks ago
I love this TBR tag, will definitely be doing it on my blog with Michelle hehe! I can't believe you haven't read Divergent, I would have recommended it to everyone at first but knowing how it ended, not anymore. I did want to read IQ84 as well but when I saw how big it was, woooah. It's a massive book, I hope to read a book by the author though :)
thnks for sharing

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