I usually wait until mid to late January before posting my reading plans or goals. Mainly because I'm very optimistic about my superhuman capabilities during the start of a new year but much of that enthusiasm fades over the next couple of weeks. I tend to believe I can read more than ever but reality is usually closer to how much I averaged in previous years. So, to allow myself the opportunity to dream big and then plan well, I take the ambitious goals for a road test during the first couple of weeks of the year. If they still look achievable, great! If not, I will part ways with those that are a stretch. The numbers I have an arbitrary number set in Goodreads for this year but it's not a number I will quote as I tend to change it often and it is intended to factor in the many picture books I read with my kids. But that said, there are three numbers I would like to improve this year (last year's stats in parentheses) - total number of pages read (approx. 11k), average n
(This giveaway has ended. Thanks for entering!)
For Armchair BEA giveaway day, I have one of three gently used books up for grabs.
- An ARC of American Dervish by Ayad Akhtar
- Naked by David Sedaris
- Pigs in Heaven by Barbara Kingsolver
To enter, simply fill the form below. I'll be closing this giveaway on Sunday June 1, 8 am US Eastern time, and will announce the winner using the always-dependable services of random.org. To enter,
- You don't have to be a follower of my blog.
- You must be over 13 years of age.
- Only US and Canada (Sorry. Postal rates.)
- Enter by June 1 2014, Sunday, 8.00 a.m. US Eastern time.
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