Mount TBR 2014 Challenge discussion

I buy far too many books that languish on my TBR list until I don't remember why I bought them, especially since I started buying ebooks and getting sucked into Kindle deals. I need to get this addiction under control... read the books I've already bought and be more picky about buying new ones. I'm hoping this challenge keeps me on track.

I'm ready to read 48 or more in 2014. I already had a decent start before finding this challenge. Mount Ararat here I come!

My challenge shelf is here (only shelved once the books are read): 2014 Mount TBR Challenge

January books read:

1. Paranormalcy (TBR since 2/2/2013)
2. Madman's Dance (12/22/2012)
3. Midnight On Julia Street (8/28/2012)
4. Dragon Keeper (5/2/2010)
5. Dragon Haven (11/6/2010)
6. Princess of the Midnight Ball (9/29/2012)

February books read:

7. Star of the Morning (5/31/2013)
8. Sumerton Women (8/18/2012)
9. The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms (10/8/2011)
10. The House at Riverton (10/8/2011)
11. The Girl in the Gatehouse (10/1/2011)
12. Everneath (2/5/2013)

Pike's Peak conquered! On to Mount Blanc.

I got to a couple that have been on my list since 2010 and 2011... feels good.

I should also mention that I purchased 11 new books in the same period of time so I'm on track to do this challenge next year as well!

Good going! :)

Leslie wrote: "Good going! :)"

Thanks!

13. DNF World from Rough Stones (3/1/2011)

14. DNF Shadowmarch (11/19/2011)

Good luck with your challenge! My 'official' goal is Mount Blanc, but I've already read 14 books towards that goal, so I'm hoping to surpass that. I am with you on the Kindle books. I am in love with my Kindle, but man has it been a double edged sword for me. My e-book buying is out of control! I have over 500 unread books on my Kindle, so I definitely need this challenge. Lol!

Lisa wrote: "Good luck with your challenge!... I am with you on the Kindle books. I am in love wi..."

I think we need another group where we have to say how many books we bought and have a goal to stay under. Ha. Oh well, at least here we can make progress on reading what we've bought. Good luck to you, too!

Allison wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Good luck with your challenge!... I am with you on the Kindle books. I am in love wi..."

I think we need another group where we have to say how many books we bought and have a goal to..."

Personally, I need a Kindle book buyers support group. Lol! At least I'm more conscious of what Kindle books I do buy. Plus, even though I still buy e-books, I have reduced my numbers significantly this year compared to last year. Like the title of my post, small steps. Haha.

Lisa wrote: "Allison wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Good luck with your challenge!... I am with you on the Kindle books. I am in love wi..."


Totally. I'm doing better this year with buying ebooks as well - I refuse to go look at the Kindle deals page anymore. I'm using ereaderiq.com instead to keep track of prices on books I already know I want to read. The books I've bought so far this year have been from price drop notifications from there. It's helping - small steps!

Allison wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Allison wrote: "Lisa wrote: "Good luck with your challenge!... I am with you on the Kindle books. I am in love wi..."


Totally. I'm doing better this year with buying ebooks as well -..."

I just started using ereaderiq.com as well. I love it.

15. The Princess Bride (7/21/2012)

16. With His Lady's Assistance (4/13/2013)

Another Amazon-recommended impulse purchase done! I'm going to be so much more picky from now on.

17. Magic Bites (2/15/2012)

18. His Majesty's Dragon (5/15/2009). This is one of the first ebooks I ever bought. It's definitely one of the oldest on my TBR list.

19. Veil of Pearls (12/29/2012)

20. The Hanover Square Affair (11/11/2012)

21. The Farwalker's Quest (1/25/2013)

22. Son of the Shadows (3/15/2013). This book was so good - why did I wait???

23. The Emperor's Edge (2/5/2013).

24. Mariana (10/9/2012).

Mount Blanc conquered - half way to Mount Ararat!

25. The False Prince (2/9/2013). Loved this one!

26. Everbound (2/6/2013).

27. A Curse as Dark as Gold (5/31/2013).

28. The Hob's Bargain (5/31/2013).

29. Under the Never Sky (9/4/2012).

30. The Chalice (6/1/2013).

31. The Quiet Gentleman (8/20/2011).

32. The Scarlet Lion (10/24/2012).

33. The Hero's Lot (9/30/2013).

34. Newt's Emerald (12/19/2013).

35. Princess of Glass (9/29/12).

36. Element of Fire (10/30/2013).

Mt. Vancouver done - 12 more to go!

37. Howl's Moving Castle (12/3/2012).

38. Friends and Foes (3/1/2013).

39. Shatter Me (2/5/2013).

40. The Yellow House (1/29/13).

41. Magic Under Glass (12/2/2012).

42. Transformation (11/17/2012).

Why did I wait so long to read this book? Loved it.

43. The Merchant's Daughter (12/17/2012).

44. The Named (11/12/2012).

45. In the Shadow of the Lamp (12/28/2012).

46. Murder on Astor Place (9/28/2013).

47. Cast in Shadow (10/26/2011).

One more to go!

48. Obsidian (1/3/2013).

Mount Ararat climb complete!