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Sunday Post: Another Year Ending and Other Bookish Updates


I can't believe that 2019 is almost over.
I am so sad that I did not get to a lot of my goals this year, I was only able to read 27 books so far and I don't think I could reach my goal of 50 but I will definitely try to do my best to do that. I also have a lot of plans for my blog that did not materialize but there's still next year so I don't feel too bad about that. I recently spruced up my shelves and removed a lot of books that I did not finish - check my post here. My TBR is now down to 456 books which could be better if I have not been adding more books this year, click here if you want to see my book hauls for this year.

I will be postponing my Short Story Reading Project and move it to next year because I want to focus on finishing my backlog of books. One of the things that I will be prioritizing is my Try a Chapter Book Tag - Horror picks because I do want to join the Fraterfest 2019 Readathon. I will also try to finish the books recommended to me by my husband - see post here.

Lastly, I want to finish at least 10 more books from my 2018 Backlist.
So far I have finished:
Wundersmith by Jessica Townsend - ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰
Watching You by Lisa Jewell - ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰
The Death of Mrs. Westaway by Ruth Ware - ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰
Beneath the Sugar Sky by Seanen McGuire - ✰ ✰ ✰ ✰

and unhauled:
The 7 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart Turton
I'll Be Gone in the Dark: One Woman's Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer by Michelle McNamara
The Psychology of Time Travel by Kate Mascarenhas

Comments

  1. Siran ToukhanianSeptember 29, 2019 at 1:31 PM

    I am behind on my Goodreads challenge too.

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  2. Genesis @ Whispering ChaptersSeptember 29, 2019 at 6:17 PM

    Aww I hope you catch up soon!
    Genesis @ Whispering Chapters

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  3. Gayathri LakshminarayananSeptember 29, 2019 at 11:51 PM

    I loved reading The 7 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. And I hope you do too. I hope you have a great week ahead.

    Gayathri @ Elgee Writes

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    1. Rissa (Pretentious Reader)September 30, 2019 at 9:32 PM

      I didn't enjoy it unfortunately but I'm glad you liked it.

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  4. FloraSeptember 30, 2019 at 4:40 AM

    Remember that reading is supposed to be a fun hobby; enjoyable escapism, so try not to get too bogged down with lists and goals.

    I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend and that next week you feel more positive and in-control. Here's my Monthly Wrap Up - Sunday Post

    Flora x

    You can also find me on Twitter

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  5. Ronyell (a.k.a. Rabbitearsblog)September 30, 2019 at 9:43 AM

    I'm also surprised with how fast this year is going! I'm not even halfway reaching my goals for this year. But, hopefully I'll be able to make my reading goal for this year! Hope you have a nice week!

    Here’s my Sunday Post!

    Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog

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  6. shelleyrae @ book'd outSeptember 30, 2019 at 8:29 PM

    I will meet my goodreads goal for this year, but I’m behind with reviews this week.

    Wishing you a great reading week

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  7. Rissa (Pretentious Reader)September 30, 2019 at 9:39 PM

    Good for you =) Hope you have a great week too.

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  8. Sarah @ All The Book Blog Names Are TakenOctober 4, 2019 at 7:50 AM

    I loved I'll be Gone in the Dark, I am bummed you did not. But, hopefully you found many others to take its place!

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Current Book Obsessions: What I'm Reading Now


The Outsider by Stephen King
When an eleven-year-old boy's lifeless body is discovered, all evidence points to Terry Maitland, a well respected member of the community. Detective Ralph Anderson leads a swift and public arrest, confident in their seemingly ironclad case. However, as the investigation deepens, shocking secrets come to light, leaving readers on the edge of their seats. King's masterful storytelling builds intense tension and suspense, forcing us to question whether Terry Maitland is truly who he seems to be. This compelling and unsettling novel showcases King at his best, keeping readers enthralled until the very end.
Dead Eleven by Jimmy Juliano
Willow Stone's world is turned upside down when she discovers cryptic words written in her deceased son's bedroom, leading her to the mysterious Clifford Island. Determined to uncover the truth about her son's death, Willow finds herself trapped in a strange and isolated community with an eerie obsession with the year 1994. As she delves deeper into their strange rules and secrets, she realizes that something is amiss on the island. Meanwhile, high schooler Lily Becker, a native of Clifford, grows tired of the island's bizarre traditions and is determined to expose their falsehood. When Willow disappears, her brother Harper embarks on a dangerous quest to find her and uncovers the sinister reality behind Clifford Island. Faced with the island's dark secrets, Harper must fight to escape its clutches and reveal the truth before it's too late.


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