I’ve just seen this tag on dinipandareads fantastic blog so thought I’d give it a go for the first time this year. This tag was originally created by booktuber Ariel Bissett.
Are there any books you started this year that you need to finish?
Only one! I started The Dark Between the Trees after picking it up in Forbidden Planet. It’s been a while since I’ve read any of it, but I do intend to pick it up again – hopefully before the end of the year!
Do you have an autumnal book to transition into the end of the year?
I bought The Haunting Season when it was released in a couple of years ago, but have not managed to read it yet. I’m going to aim to read these 8 short stories over my two week holiday.
Is there a new release that you’re still waiting for?
Oh yes! There are some recently released books that I’m hoping to get for Christmas, but I’ve really been struggling with brain fog recently so I genuinely can’t remember most of the ones I’ve wished for -at least they’ll be surprises! The one I do remember as I want it to be my Christmas Day read is The Secret of Helmersbruk Manor.
What are three books you want to read before the year ends?
I’ve been lucky enough to get proof copies of three books which are released next year, and I’m excited to read them before the end of the year.
Is there a book that you think could still shock you and become your favourite of the year?
I have read so many wonderful books this year – I think I’ve probably read my Book of the Year! The three that are vying for my favourite book of the year are Impossible Creatures, The Silver Road and Podkin and the Singing Spear. I will be attempting to compile a list of my Top 12 Books of the Year, but it will be very difficult as I’ve read lots of wonderful books this year. I don’t tend to include books being released next year on my Books of the Year if I’ve been lucky enough to get an early read.
Have you already started to make reading plans for 2024?
Oh yes! I did the #BeatTheBacklistChallenge this year and, although I didn’t manage to complete it, taking part did encourage me to catch up with lots of books on my bookshelves. I also really want to catch up with books in series next year. I’m also intending to clear my NetGalley shelf: I have 7 books on it at the moment.
Books which I’m really looking forward to (and which I have digital or physical copies of):
I’m also hoping to begin to make a dent in my growing TBR of adult reads. These are the ones I’m aiming to start with next year:
I’m not tagging anyone, but if you’d like to take part, I’d love to see your answers so feel free to link your post. Have you read any of the books I’m aiming to read next year, especially the ones for adults – what did you think? Do you have any other recommendations?
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