This was originally made by Lost in a Story, and is such a fantastic idea. Here are the instructions:
Go to your goodreads to-read shelf.
Order on ascending date added.
Take the first 5 (or 10 if you’re feeling adventurous) books
Read the synopses of the books
Decide: keep it or should it go?
In case you didn’t catch this disclaimer from last week, Scrill has passed the torch on to me, so to say. She has officially gotten to the part of her TBR list where its all mostly recent additions and so therefore they are all books she definitely wants to keep. Now we are going to tackle my insane TBR. And disclaimer: Its out of control. I’m not sure how I’ve amassed so many books on there, but lets just say it really needs a thorough clean up. Hopefully it will be fun to see what crazy books I have on the never ending list and you’ll get just as much of a kick out of it as I do! Lets begin, shall we?
The Books:
Book #3902
Above by Leah Bobet
Date added: April 19, 2012
This one is a toss up. It sounds really good, but then when looking at reviews, it has quite a few 1 star and a lot of other really low reviews. Could it just be that its one of those that you either love or hate? Or is it even worth the read? I’m going to say no for now, maybe if it pops up again in the future I will give it a try but I’ve got so much on my plate already I don’t need to waste good reading time on books I’m not sure about.
THE JUDGEMENT: Go
Book #3901
I Hunt Killers (I Hunt Killers #1) by Barry Lyga
Date added: April 19, 2012
I’ve been seeing this one pop up a lot here lately. And I’ve also heard a lot of good things about it. Sounds interesting enough, I’m intruigued!
THE JUDGEMENT: Keep
Book #3900
The Academie (Academie #1) by Amy Joy
Date added: May 10, 2012
The synopsis reminds me of The Darkest Minds in a way, and I really didn’t like that book. I’m going to say no on this one.
THE JUDGEMENT: Go
Book #3899
Alice Parker’s Metamorphosis (Alice Parker #1) by Nicola Palmer
Date added: May 10, 2012
To be honest, I have no memory of ever adding this to my TBR, but then again it was 2012 when I did…. so there’s that. After glancing over the synopsis and a few of the reviews though, I admit it sounds good and the reviews are generally rated pretty high. I might have to give this one a shot!
THE JUDGEMENT: Keep
Book #3898
Shoebox Train Wreck by John Mantooth
Date added: May 10, 2012
With that vague description and lack of what is really going on I’m not even in the mood to waste my time with this one.
THE JUDGEMENT: Go
Book #3897
Ten by Gretchen McNeil
Date added: May 10, 2012
I got this book a long time ago on my kindle for free so I will definitely be reading this at some point. Also sounds like a cheesy horror movie, which I love 🙂 so count me in!!
THE JUDGEMENT: Keep
Book #3896
Drain You by Beth M. Bloom
Date added: May 29, 2012
Sounds like a lot of angsty teen drama with a splash of paranormal. Doesn’t make me want to rush and read it so its a go.
THE JUDGEMENT: Go
Book #3895
The Turning by Francine Prose
Date added: May 29, 2012
This one sounds super creepy, and I’m thinking “perfect October read” !!! I’m going to keep this one and put it on my October TBR!
THE JUDGEMENT: Keep
Book #3894
Auracle by Gina Rosati
Date added: May 29, 2012
I like to see how I feel about the blurb first and then check out what the average rating is before I make a decision on whether to keep a book on my TBR or not, and well this blurb wasn’t anything special. It actually seemed kind of cliche and corny, but then every single review is a 4 or 5 star review, so I’m torn. I’m going to go with my gut on this one and say its a goner. It might be super loved but I’m just not that interested in it.
THE JUDGEMENT: Go
Book #3893
Dead Things by Matt Darst
Date added: May 29, 2012
Another one that seemed a little meh from the blurb but also has amazing reviews. I haven’t read a post apocalyptic book in a while so maybe I’ll keep this one for the sake of getting back into the genre.
THE JUDGEMENT: Keep
Starting TBR shelf total: 3927
Total books kept: 5
Let’s Discuss
Yet again, haven’t gotten to where I get rid of more books than I kept, but at least this time its split down the middle!!! What do you think of my decisions? Any I should have kept? Any I should have let go? I’d love to know what you think!!!
Looks like you did a good clean-up this week. I have so many books that I don’t even remember adding to my list that just need to go.
Right?! I keep looking at these and wondering when it was that I added them?!! I really need to keep up with clearing more out than I keep though because at this rate I’ll be reading even when I’m dead just to get through my TBR!!!! haha
I Hunt KIllers and Ten are both on my TBR. I can’t wait to check them out. I always enjoy doing Down The TBR Hole. It’s nice clearing it out.
It really is nice, especially when I actually clear some out! I need to get to where I’m clearing out more than I keep!!! My TBR Is out of control! lol
I have seen a lot about I Hunt Killers lately so that will probably get bumped up on my list just to see what its all about!
Yeah it’s tough because I’m almost at the end so the books are a lot more recently added. I’m still trying though to find books to clear.
Oh yeah I heard good things about it. The audiobook for I Hunt Killers is available for me on Scribd but right now there are other books I want to read so I haven’t picked it up yet. Hopefully we get to it soon.
It is such a nice feeling. I need to work on clearing out more. Right now I’m very close to the end of my TBR so it’s a lot of recent adds. I don’t want to remove so many.
Yeah I Hunt Killers sounds good. I have it available on Scribd but I have other books I want to get to right now.
Sorry didn’t mean to reply twice.
I like multiple responses 🙂 I got on here and was like wow! Look how many comments I have!! lol so you made me feel special 😉 haha
I wish I was at the end of my TBR, one day…. many days from now….. lol I might get there if I can ever find it in me to QUIT ADDING BOOKS TO MY TBR! haha its just so hard not to!!! Especially with all the amazing books being published here lately!
Aw well glad I could make you feel special. I feel wordpress has been acting up on me and it didn’t show that I responded to you and it’s been not sending comments so I thought that’s what happened. Extra comments for you though!
Yeah I’ve been trying not to add so many books but I’m like what if I forget about this book. I want to believe I’ll get through all the books but I doubt it. It is so hard when you have new books coming out every week. Maybe one day!