Hello everyone!
How is it already 2018? For the last four years, I’ve been looking forward to 2017 because of college graduation, working, and living on my own. It was a year of chaos, but also a year of firsts. This year, I have not planned for. It is the first year of my life that I will not be in school, that I will be working and just trying to better myself on my own. That’s weird.
One of my goals this year is to get through my TBR, which you can read about here.
So, getting a good start on that is important. I would like to read 6 books this month, and they are as follows:
The Bullet Catcher’s Daughter by Rod Duncan
This was a random find at Barnes and Noble, and the title was what caught my eye. I’m about half-way through this one, so far, and though slow-going, it is super interesting. It’s about a young woman named Elizabeth who, to get on in the world, must dress as her “twin brother” to work and make money. This work, a private detective, is unconventional, though, and often finds Elizabeth in crazy situations. So far, I’m really enjoying this one.
Frozen Tides by Morgan Rhodes
This is the fourth in the Falling Kingdoms series. I love the characters in this series, and there were a few good twists in the last book that make me want to read this one really soon. I’m hoping that some things get resolved/answered in this book, but I know there are still two books left in the series after this one, so I’m sure Rhodes will continue to intrigue with this fourth installment.
Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay
I’ve heard such wonderful things about this collection of essays. I’m not sure what to expect from it, but I have a feeling it will be eye-opening and thought-provoking.
A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
I have quite a few classics on my shelves, and I need to get through them. This is a shorter one, and I’m hoping it will get me in the mood to read some more, longer classics soon.
The Fire In Fiction by Donald Maass
I’m already about half way through this book. I started it last year, but never finished it. I want to get through the rest of it this month, and finally take it off my list. It has some really good writing tips, and I’m hoping it will inspire me to write some more this year.
The Jumbee by Pamela Keyes
I’ve had this book for years. My copy is actually an ARC I got from the publisher when I was just 15 and participating in a writing program in NYC. I’ve had it all this time and have still never read it. It enticed 15 year old me, so we’ll see if 22 year old me likes it.
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I am excited about this year and this month’s reading. I’m looking forward to mucking my way through my TBR pile and eventually having a reasonable list of books. Do any of you have crazy TBR piles? Or are we reading any of the same books this month? Let me know in the comments!
Until next time,
Acacia
January 2018 TBR Hello everyone! How is it already 2018? For the last four years, I've been looking forward to 2017 because of college graduation, working, and living on my own.
