I think I’ve finally admitted to myself that reading physical books just takes me longer than I would like for them to. Not that I will ever stop or stop adding to my physical TBR, but I just don’t whip through them like I used to (in my youth).
Alas, each book takes me about a month to get through, so that’s what I’m going to aim for going forward instead of thinking I should be working through them faster.
That being said, I do tend to listen to audio books in tandem with my physical books, which brings my Read Count up much quicker. I’ve found that, as long as each storyline is very different form the other, I don’t confuse characters/timelines/etc.
So, with this newfound acceptance, and in celebration of Pride Month (Happy Pride to all who celebrate/observe/rage against the machine!), I’ve chosen Last Night at the Telegraph Club by Malinda Lo to kick off my Summer reading.
“That woman is so glamorous, ” Shirley said, nudging Lily to look.
The water dripped again. A question hovered in the back of her throat, tangled up with a paralyzing sensation of being on the cusp of connection. She couldn’t put it into words.
Thanks to Deb at Reader Buzz, I’ve also just learned about the Big Book Summer Reading Challenge, hosted by Sue at Book by Book and am going to add Last Night at the Telegraph Club as my personal challenge. At 394 pages + the author’s notes about historically accurate language, places, and culture (+ so much more), I’m counting it as it’s full 407 pages because I will read every single page.
I’ve also just begun Stephen King’s Never Flinch on audio. It is a 448 page physical book that will log 14 hours and 42 minutes of listening time, so I’ll count that one in, too.
Goodness, I am psyched for these stories! But first, I have a little bit left to read in my current physical book, Greenteeth.
What are you reading now? Do you have any summer reading plans or goals?
Linking up with Rose City Reader for Book Beginnings as well as with Head Full of Books for The Friday 56.
Onward,
Melissa
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In between books right now but will be starting a new book this afternoon—probably Mariana, by Monica Dickens, great-granddaughter of Charles Dickens.
Your new reading plan sounds exactly right.
Happy pride month to you and yours! Here in Maine I am with you all the way as I rage against the machine.
I’ve heard so many great things about this book. I need to add it to my list. Thanks for reminding me about it.