I saw this tag by Kate at Opinionated Book Lover, and since my reading life has vastly improved since discovering Goodreads, I thought this would be fun to participate in!
1. What was the last book you marked as "read"?
Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. I've been working on that one on Serial Reader for a couple months, and I finally finished it on Monday!
Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. I've been working on that one on Serial Reader for a couple months, and I finally finished it on Monday!
2. What are you "currently reading"?
Physical book: The Woman Who Died a Lot by Jasper Fforde
On Serial Reader: The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald
Audiobook: Frogkisser! by Garth Nix
Physical book: The Woman Who Died a Lot by Jasper Fforde
On Serial Reader: The Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald
Audiobook: Frogkisser! by Garth Nix
3. What was the last book you marked as "to read"?
Positive Discipline: The First Three Years by Jane Nelson (recommended by Christine at Buckling Bookshelves!)
4. What book do you plan to read next?
I have The Masked City by Genevieve Cogman out from the library right now, and I've been eagerly waiting to get to it.
5. Do you use the star rating system?
Yup! It's an easy way to keep track of which books I liked and which books I really liked.
Yup! It's an easy way to keep track of which books I liked and which books I really liked.
6. Are you doing a reading challenge?
Definitely. I've even already had to increase my goal for the year, and it looks like I'll have to again. I've read 96 books out of 100 so far.
Definitely. I've even already had to increase my goal for the year, and it looks like I'll have to again. I've read 96 books out of 100 so far.
7. Do you have a wish list?
I did create a "to buy" shelf so that when I was in a bookstore or placing an order online I could easily see what books needed to come home with me. It somehow only has 6 books on it, although I buy way more than that when I'm at a bookstore.
I did create a "to buy" shelf so that when I was in a bookstore or placing an order online I could easily see what books needed to come home with me. It somehow only has 6 books on it, although I buy way more than that when I'm at a bookstore.
8. What book do you plan to buy next?
Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race by Chris Grabenstein is coming out on October 10. I'll definitely be buying that one brand-new right off the shelf!
Mr. Lemoncello's Great Library Race by Chris Grabenstein is coming out on October 10. I'll definitely be buying that one brand-new right off the shelf!
9. Do you have any favorite quotes?
I haven't saved any quotes on Goodreads, although my favorite bookish quote is "The love of learning, the sequestered nooks, and all the sweet serenity of books" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. I have that quote on my library wall.
I haven't saved any quotes on Goodreads, although my favorite bookish quote is "The love of learning, the sequestered nooks, and all the sweet serenity of books" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. I have that quote on my library wall.
10. Who are your favorite authors?
C.S. Lewis, Jasper Fforde, L.M. Montgomery, Georgette Heyer, Jane Austen. How many am I allowed to list?
C.S. Lewis, Jasper Fforde, L.M. Montgomery, Georgette Heyer, Jane Austen. How many am I allowed to list?
11. Have you joined any groups?
I've joined the One Million Pages Per Lifetime group and the Litsy group (although I haven't really participated in either yet).
I've joined the One Million Pages Per Lifetime group and the Litsy group (although I haven't really participated in either yet).
12. What do you think Goodreads could do better?
First of all, I LOVE that they finally have the functionality to mark rereads. That was always my number one thing I wished they could do better. Half-stars would be nice. It's not something I would use often, but occasionally I'd like to differentiate between 3, 3.5 and 4 stars.
First of all, I LOVE that they finally have the functionality to mark rereads. That was always my number one thing I wished they could do better. Half-stars would be nice. It's not something I would use often, but occasionally I'd like to differentiate between 3, 3.5 and 4 stars.
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