Mount TBR 2020 discussion

Hi everyone, I'm Petra and this is my third year joining this wonderful challenge.
This last year I actually slowed down with buying books and bought *only* 28 (of which I already read 15 last year and 1 this year!
Also, last year I really failed Mt. Kilimanjaro so this year I'm gonna start with Mt. Ararat and hopefully will upgrade to Mt. Kilimanjaro

My first book of the year was one of my shelves and I loved it very very much

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Good luck with your climb Petra!

Leslie wrote: "Good luck with your climb Petra!"

Thank you!

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4*/5*
I had this one sitting on my shelf for years and I finally picked it up a really enjoyed it. And after finishing it, I found out there will be a series based on it, starring Chris Evans (hell yeah)

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Finally read this one (actually found an audiobook in my library) , it's sequel to Wildwood Dancing which I read about 2 years ago and quite liked. Sadly, this one fell totally flat for me and I didn't like characters at all.
2/5*

But at least I finished the series. Usually I donate or gift books I didn't like but I really like the cover and I don't want to separate the series so I think I will let in on my bookshelf for now

Petra wrote: "My first book of the year was one of my shelves and I loved it very very much

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I am so excited I didn't even know P.S I love you had a second book. I will be moving this up on my list!

Jennifer wrote: "Petra wrote: "My first book of the year was one of my shelves and I loved it very very much

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I am so excited I didn't even know P.S I love you had a second boo..."

Hope you love it as much as I do! I was worried it will not be as good and heartfelt as original cause I've been noticing a trend with authors making unneccessary sequels just as a quick money grab but this one really blew me off and it had amazing new characters.

So far this year I've been good with reading books of my TBR

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4.5/5*

My first reread of this year, actually I never read second part which is called Good Wives which I found so much more interesting, especially after I watched Little women 2019 movie which I loved. I liked all sisters but Amy was my favorite cause I couldn't stop imagining it as Florence Pugh. Also, can I please get one professor Bhaer for myself, pretty please

With the (fantastic) new Little Women movie, I've seen so many Amy fans crawling out of the woodwork! All these years I thought I was the only one. :) (And of course I agree: Professor Bhaer in the movie was quite a babe.)

Maria wrote: "With the (fantastic) new Little Women movie, I've seen so many Amy fans crawling out of the woodwork! All these years I thought I was the only one. :) (And of course I agree: Professor Bhaer in the..."

Oh yes they really did Amy a justice in this one. I'm interested to also see 2017 BBC miniseries where Kathryn Newton is playing her.
Also I understand why they casted a younger guy as Professor but I think it would be interesting to see if audience could still root for them in spite of age gap (cause I didn't mind it a bit when I watched 1994 version as a kid)

Petra wrote: "Also I understand why they casted a younger guy as Professor but I think it would be interesting to see if audience could still root for th..."

Oh yes, I found the umbrella scene pretty romantic when my mom first read the book to me! I've just bought a new copy (since I can't find the one from childhood) and am excited to reread it for the first time since then.

Maria wrote: "Petra wrote: "Also I understand why they casted a younger guy as Professor but I think it would be interesting to see if audience could still root for th..."

Oh yes, I found the umbrella scene pre..."

I wholeheartedly agree and his bond with her family also made me swoon! Hope you enjoy reading it!

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2.5/5*
So, this one was so so WEIRD. Half of the time I was thinking what the hell am I even listening to but there were also some great parts and now I really want to see the musical (my best friend adores it)

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4.5/5*
Loki is and always will be my favorite character in literature

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Not sure how to rate this one, it was interesting and a fast read and definitely out of my comfort zone so I'm glad I read it

So far I'm really sticking to reading only books from my shelves, hope that will last

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3,5/5*
This was short and cute story, I didn't really connect with any of the characters and I felt things moved too fast for me to really enjoy. Ending was not shocking as I've read Nicholas Sparks before and I know he loves to end his stories in a tragic manner

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Loved it, especially the beginning was amazing 5/5

10.

I was familiar with the story so I expected more and was left disappointed 3/5

11.

This was such an amazing surprise! I only read first Miss Peregrine Home book and I'm not planning to continue but I got this one for my birthday and I enjoyed the stories and illustrations so much
5/5

Doing good

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Loved them both, 5 stars and I'm currently reading book 3 and The Alphabet House

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This one was my least favorite of the series but also really good 4/5*

Continuing with my Stephen King marathon:

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4/5*

16.
5/5*

So I forgot to update this for 3 whole months...

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5/5*

18.
4/5*

19.
3/5*

20.
5/5*

21.
2/5*

I'm pretty much behind on this challenge but I hope I will manage to catch up now that I have so much free time

22. The Thief
Reread after so many years, still 5/5*

23. The Good Thief's Guide to Amsterdam
5/5*

24. The Book of Speculation
4/5*

With the end of year being so near, I realize there is no chance I will finish this challenge but my hope is to still get to Mt. Vancouver (36 books)

25. The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy

26. The Queen of Nothing