October TBR
00:00I set myself a goal to read fifty books this year. I'll be honest, I thought that goal was slightly ambitious of me. However, I have read a total of forty six books this year. I only have four books to go before I meet my target, which I know I'll do easily and then some too... Hopefully. I've read many different genres and styles of stories but in October, I am going to (try - Being the keyword) and stick with spooky, creepy stories because it's October and October means HALLOWEEN!
I wrote a blog post on how I make time to read, so if you're looking for tips on how to read more, please do head over and check that out here.
The Ocean At The End Of The Lane by Neil Gaiman.
I picked this book up in a charity shop. (Nice find!)
This book has been recommended to me by a friend and I've seen it floating around on YouTube as a recommended read for October as it's quite creepy in places.
Penpal by Dathan Auderbach
I don't know much about this book but it was recommended from... I am not quite sure but it Fantasy/paranormal/Thriller genre and sounds like a good read for October.
Your House is on Fire, Your Children Have Gone by Stefan Kiebye
This book is horror/historical fiction and sounds right up my street! It's quite a short read of only 198 pages!
Coraline by Neil Gaiman
This book is a recommended read, my friend Laura from Laura in bookish land recommended I read this book and it is on just about every creepy book list there is! This sounds like the perfect read for October.
Those are the books I'd really like to read during October. They're mostly short(ish) books so I think I can achieve this one! Lets just hope I'm in the mood for being spooked out, haha.
What's on your October 'To Be Read' list? Let me know in the comments. Do you have any recommendations for creepy/spooky stories?
Sarah xXx
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20 comments
Firstly congratulations on almost reaching your target! I must admit that first book looks rather intriguing to me. I don't know how or why but it seems to have captured my interest with just it's cover alone. Enjoy your spooky reads. Xx #KCACOLS
ReplyDeleteI am sure you will manage it fine! I just saw another one of your posts like this and you seem to read a lot! Genious idea to do a special halloween! Loving it. Thanks so much for linking up at #KCACOLS. Hope you come back again next Sunday.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, all of those sound way too scary for me. But more to the point : 50 books!?? I take my hat off! Are we to assume you retreat to the bathroom a lot!? Seriously, I am super impressed! #KCACOLS
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed, I just don't get time to read - enjoy! Rainbowsaretoobeautiful from #KCACOLS
ReplyDeletefifty books a year is def doable - I've not read many at all this year :/ ive been so busy blogging and life just got in the way. your book list has inspired me to pick something up again! I love finding books in charity shops too :) #KCACOLS
ReplyDeleteOoh these all look quite interesting! I have only read one book this year sadly, I may have to keeep an eye out for these x #KCACOLS
ReplyDeleteThese sound fab, I hope you get to read them all. I am currently doing the real time reading for A Discovery of Witches which lasts until the end of October so I am hoping to keep with that (and by keep with that I mean not cheat and read ahead hahaha) #KCACOLS
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, these look incredible. I am print screening right now haha! I love he look of Coraline, I am so obsessed with Halloween that I might literally download it on my kindle right now. Have you seen this book challenge? http://www.popsugar.co.uk/love/Reading-Challenge-2016-41288870 It may not be up your street but I plan to so it next year, it looks brilliant! #kcacols
ReplyDeleteWell done on reading so many books, I wish I had time to read more. Some of the short ones in this post I might fit in.
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I will never sleep again if I read these- although I am already up most nights with the kiddos anyways.
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What a great TBR pile - I would love to read Coraline myself must add it to my list thank you for reminding me :) X
ReplyDeleteI loved the film of Coraline so would be really intrigued to read the book as well! good luck with your target
ReplyDeleteI would be interested to hear what your thoughts on Coraline are!
ReplyDeleteWell done for reaching 46 books, you will be on the magic 50 in no time. I like the sound of these books x
ReplyDeleteOh wow - 46 books?? That is absolutely amazing! You will reach 50 before the year is out! Kaz x
ReplyDeleteOh you're doing so well with your target! I was aiming for 25 and I'm only on about 7 - eek!
ReplyDeleteYour House Is On Fire, Your Children All Gone sounds right up my street :) I loved The Ocean At The End of the Lane, Neil Gaiman is one of my favourite authors!
Jess xo | The Indigo Hours
I'm ashamed to say that I have not had the time to even complete ONE book this year. It's shameful really!:( #KCACOLS
ReplyDeleteI seem to be reading loads at the moment - currently reading Bones of You by Debbie Howells which I think you would like.
ReplyDeleteI have read the Ocean at the end of the Lane as part of my bookgroup and I really enjoyed it!
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You're doing so much better at your reading challenge than I am! I wanted to read 60 and I don't even think I've managed 10! Hopefully I can at least try to catch up! These all see like such interesting reads! Never read any myself but I've herd Neil Gaiman is always great :D
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