Hey guys
So if you know me, you’ll know that I tend to buy a lot of books. Like, a lot.
My poor husband doesn’t know what to do with me. (Seriously. I feel bad for him. Because if he started collecting something like I collect books, well, he would be living in the garage.)
And I have to admit, even I get overwhelmed by the number of books I’ve accumulated recently.
Oh yes, lovely readers. I am going to admit it-
I have a book buying problem.
So I’m issuing my own challenge to myself and you, fellow readers will help me.
I am going to embark on
The Book Diet to End All Book Diets
Goal-
To only buy One Book a month for the rest of the year (including DIGITAL copies!)- starting this month. (July)
Therefore, I must read my TBR stack as it stands now.Â
Here are the exceptions-
1. Pre-orders do not count and I won’t be cancelling those. (so there! I don’t have many anyway.)
And
2. If I am at a signing, I can buy another book to be signed to giveaway on the blog. (See? I’m thinking of you!)
And
3. I can get library books out. Because they’re free.
This means great things for you! Because as I read, I certainly can’t keep all of them. Look out for more giveaways in the second half of 2013 than ever before!
Kimberly majored in Songwriting and currently works full time in the music industry. When she's not listening to music, knitting or writing, you can find her outside reading her favorite genres: Young Adult, Adult Fiction, Mystery, and Romance.
I recently started doing the same thing. I can only pay money (free books are still game) for a book once a month. It has been really really difficult! But it has also been satisfying. Good luck!
Hi Dena!
Thanks so much! I’m glad that someone else has similar ideas. I have a feeling it’s going to be super duper hard for me, especially when I see all the beautiful books being released this fall!
Happy Reading and hope you’re making a dent in your TBR pile!
good luck. i think this is pretty strict for you but i am hoping you succeed. 🙂
Thanks Fish! I know, I’m pretty hesitant to do it, but I know I’ll feel better after I try it. It’s only for half a year! And hubby will feel better too! 🙂
well i’ll try to keep you honest. you can do it!
I’m rooting for you! And hey if you want to offload some stuff you’ve already read, I can help you move them along 🙂
Thanks A!
Fingers crossed I get through some physical books this year. I think hubby will have smoke coming out of his ears if I don’t! 🙂 haha
I wish I had the willpower to do this. You should see some of my book hauls. They are absolutely ridiculous. I have 3 floor-to-ceiling bookshelves from the store Borders that went out of business and they are all JAM PACKED with books. And yes, I keep buying more. Of course, I also get a majority of my books from publishers or authors wanting me to review this books. I hate saying no! lol. I have a problem. Perhaps I should join your book diet too! Book diet buddies? lol
Danielle!
Join up! Seriously. I could use a partner in crime! And I know I’m not going to be perfect, but I just want to TRY to be a little bit better.
I have a problem where I read a lot of digital books instead of reading my physical books, but I buy more physical books. So they keep growing and growing…:)