books, books, books!
It’s time for my second short reading update of 2015! When it comes to books, February was a good month for me. Not only did I release one of my own, I also managed to read 6 of them, taking my yearly total up to 15 thus far and keeping me well on track to reach my 40 book target by the end of December.
Within the mix this time round were a graphic novel and an indie poetry collection, keeping that sense of variety and diversity going which I’m really pleased about and hope to carry forward into March.
How are you getting on with your reading goals? Did you read any good books in February?
I have one of your books on my wish list ready to order when I’m not constantly and only reading for my degree… Saying that though, there have been some amazing books… I’m currently reading Slaughthouse 5 for my War Writing module. It’s recommended if you haven’t already read it.
Awesome – I have your poetry collection on my list as well, so hopefully I’ll get to it soon!
I haven’t read Slaughterhouse 5 but I’ve heard great things, so thanks for the recommendation. I’ll keep an eye out for it.
I read 5 books in February bringing my total to 10 for 2015. Still two books ahead of schedule which makes me happy. 🙂 Pretty good considering I only read about 15 books total in 2014!
That’s brilliant! Good on you 🙂
I read 6 books in February – which surprised me with all that I have going on (i.e., contest released, new job, etc…). I was totally ready to comment on my excuses as to why I’m so behind. I look to Goodreads for purposes of tracking & surprise, surprise. Granted 2 were fairly short and took all of an hour to consume them (one being your brilliant poetry compilation, which I’ve shared and thumb thru all the time now). I’ve learned for myself the more I read, the faster I read over the years as well. Happy for your goals continuing on target.
6 books is great – especially considering you had a busy month! I consoled myself after reading less books than I did in January by telling myself that February is the shortest month of the year after all 😉
Thank you so much for your support with the poetry collection, I’m hugely grateful.
Didn’t keep count for February, after I got hooked on Jim Butcher’s Codex Alera fantasy series…big books, and several of them. But I know ONE I’ll be reading in March…Solace, by a certain Callum McLaughlin. Just downloaded it, though I confess, I may have to also buy the print version so I can admire that beautiful cover on my bookshelves. I’m going to enjoy reading the poems between books all month long. Unless, of course, I start and can’t stop. 😀 Glad you are making such great progress on your reading goals. Are you packing any books to go with you on your trip?
Ah, thank you, Marcia! I hope you enjoy it and (as always) your support is hugely appreciated. 🙂
I’m planning to take Burial Rites by Hannah Kent with me. It’s been staring at me from my shelves for a while now but best of all it’s set in Iceland, so it feels like as good a time as any to finally check it out.
You’re on such a roll!
I’m so behind 😀
I’m sure you’ll get there 🙂
My photography has overtaken my Life! I LOVE books, and by the time I open one lately, I fall asleep. It’s a good thing I speed read, because when I get into a good book, I go through it fast. Hubby cannot believe how fast I can read. Not so my photographer manuals. Those I must study!
There’s nothing like losing yourself in a great story and reaching the end before you know it!
Congrats on your release! Good books… Good books… I think the best book I read in February was the one I finished on the 28th, which was “The Maze Runner” by James Dashner. A-mazing! Now I want to see the movie. 🙂
I must confess I haven’t read the book or seen the movie! Maybe I’ll get to it one day amidst my ever growing to read pile 😉
I liked it. It will be interesting to see how the movie turns out compared to the book. 🙂
Yeah – book to movie adaptations are always interesting 🙂
Oh, and thank you! 🙂
Excellent progress, Callum – I’m glad you’re on schedule and enjoying the diverse collection on your list. I’m not sure what it says about me, but I can’t remember how many I read in February. That’s not because I read so many I’ve lost count either, though I wish that were the case! I’ve been beta reading a lot, so that might account for the confusion! I’m also midway through a number of books because I can’t seem to get my head with the programme! Too distracted perhaps. I have read some though; research mostly, a few old favourites, and of course your collection. I set time aside for that 😉
I’ve done a bit of beta reading myself in the past and I know what you mean, it does seem to throw your regular reading pattern off balance a little.
Still, all reading is good reading 🙂
Absolutely 😀
Definitely have your poetry collection on my list, and I’m currently reading The Dweller by an Indie author.
Thank you, that’s great to hear! 🙂
You’re welcome. Keep up all the excellent work!