Today I'm linking up with Top Ten Tuesday hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl which is all about lists. Since lists are one of my favorite things this is one of my favorite linkups! Today's topic is Bookish Wishes where you're supposed to list books I want to buy. I buy books like it's my job and between that and a really great library and a bit of a NetGalley habit I really don't need any books. So instead I'm going to make a list of general additions I wish I could add to my reading life.
1. More reading time - I read pretty fast and am usually able to read multiple books at a time. Unfortunately, I frequently have to do things involving my son's school, or work, or basic house stuff like laundry and cooking dinner. All of these get in the way of reading (or getting through my To Watch list which is getting pretty substantial)
2. To be instantly comfortable and alert when I sit down to read - This past month I've really struggled with migraines which has cut down on my reading. And there are times where by the time I get settled down to read I'm only able to read a few pages before falling asleep. I'd like that when I do pick up a book all of that goes away.
3. For the used bookstore to have the exact backlist book I'm looking for - I'll also be good with having the next book I need in a series every time.
4. For some of the authors that I enjoy but don't publish regularly to write faster without sacrificing quality - If an author writes one book a year I'm okay with that but there are a few whose books I enjoy who aren't quite as regular (Kate Morton comes to mind).
5. To see less miscommunication in cozies and romances - I hate when I spend half the book screaming at the characters to JUST TALK TO EACH OTHER
6. Time to organize my bookshelves - I've turned a guest bedroom into a library/reading room and I have a lot of bookshelves (though I could probably use another one or two) but I haven't really organized them exactly how I want them. However, the idea of clearing out all the bookshelves and redoing them is more than a little intimidating and there's always something else that needs to get done.
7. A book series based on solving cases with Investigative Genetic Genealogy - I have fallen down a rabbit hole with the DNA:ID podcast and the Paul Froncziak case (there's a podcast, a few books and tons of different episodes TV and podcast. If you're interested in cold cases look into it - you won't regret it) and I would love to see that fictionally represented better than I have so far. If you can think of any books that fit this description let me know.
8. Read faster- I read fairly fast but there are so many books I want to read that I really wish I could read faster so I could get to them sooner!
9. To be less distracted when I read - I'm starting to work on this but it's so hard to stay focused sometimes when I'm read during the day. The phone is definitely a problem though this is what I'm working on but there are all kinds of things that catch my attention and then once I put my book down I'm not very likely to pick it back up.
10. To have a full week where I don't have to do anything else and I can just lock myself in my reading room and just read one book after another. - I'm not sure if I could actually do this without getting a little stir crazy but it sounds like absolute heaven.
What are some of your bookish wishes?
I totally agree with #5! And a week locked up in a comfy room where you could just sit and read and read and read? Sounds like heaven...as long as there were snacks. ;D
ReplyDeleteGreat list! So many could be on my list too especially more reading time!
ReplyDeleteThis is a fantastic list. I love the idea of being locked away for a week with books.
ReplyDeleteWell there's plenty of great ideas here.
ReplyDeleteAnne - Books of My Heart
Wow, I would eat up #7 if it were to happen. That's such an specific thing. Brb, I'm gonna google a couple of things... ☻
ReplyDeleteI SO get you on lots of these. I don't listen to podcasts, but I'm a genealogist, so I love anything DNA/investigative genealogy wise, so YES on that one.
ReplyDeleteHappy TTT!
Oh, I thought of Kate Morton immediately for #4...c'mon and get that next book out!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds fun that you turned a bedroom into a library. So many possibilities for setting that up. You need a very comfy reading chair in there.
Not sure if these books fit the bill for genetic genealogy but I liked the Pale as the Dead and Bloodline by Fiona Mountain. Her main character is Natasha Blake and she is an ancestor detective.
I agree with 8 and 9
ReplyDeleteGreat list. I don't have a library room but a wall bookshelf on one wall of my living room. It is higgledy piggledy and would be nice if well organised but so many other things to do! I can think of Susan Elizabeth Phillips for 4. She writes a book every two years and I love her books.
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