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It's Monday! What Are You Reading?

1/8/2018

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This weekly chance to add to your reading list is hosted by Kathryn at Book Date.
Apparently with this fresh new year, I've decided to tackle a long overdue project. I'm going through all of my bookshelves and getting rid of books that I will probably never read, or ones that I've read and don't need to keep. It's amazing how much space I've cleared up! It was desperately needed, because I have piles of books that need a place on the shelves - and now they will hopefully have one! I'm really looking forward to organizing the books that are left, but first I need to deal with the books I'm giving away. I'm sorting into three categories - for my Little Free Library, for the local bookstore (so I can get some credit to buy more books), and for Goodwill. I didn't necessarily intend to start this project, but I'm so glad I did!

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Anne of Ingleside by L.M. Montgomery (I like to revisit Anne every January. This one is up this year!)
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Christine @Buckling Bookshelves link
1/8/2018 08:54:13 pm

I know the feeling of not intending to start a bookish project..and then all of a sudden you have! LOL It is nice to tackle organizational type things in the new year though :)

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
1/14/2018 02:40:25 pm

It does feel like a good start to the new year! The books I have left (and there are still tons) are books I now I plan to read, rather than those I'll never get to. Now I just need to find the time to read them! :)

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Kailana link
1/8/2018 09:10:40 pm

Oh, Anne in January is a great idea!

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
1/14/2018 02:40:57 pm

I just love starting my year with a visit to Anne!

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Jade @ Reading with Jade link
1/9/2018 04:31:14 am

I saw your rating of Mail Obsession on Goodreads and I was definitely intrigued by that title.

Happy reading!

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
1/14/2018 02:41:51 pm

I can only imagine that Mail Obsession would be enjoyed even more by someone who actually lives in Britain. I know there were cultural references I didn't get. I think you would enjoy it if you get a chance to read it, Jade!

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Kim (Sophisticated Dorkiness) link
1/10/2018 08:36:38 pm

I am impressed you tackled your bookshelves already this year! I need to do that -- especially my shelves of unread books -- but it's such an intimidating project. I've got several stacks of books that need to find space... but right now they're just piled on a table near my desk. Oops!

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Julie @ Smiling Shelves link
1/14/2018 02:43:27 pm

It felt so good to sort through all my books and only leave the ones I know I plan to read. It wasn't a project I planned on tackling, but I'm so glad I did! I'm really hoping I have room for all my "homeless" books on my shelves now. :)

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