Goodreads TBR Cleanup #2

I saw this meme over on Dark Shelf of Wonders and thought it was such a neat idea, so I wanted to give it a try.

 
How It Works:

• Go to your Goodreads want-to-read shelf.
• Ask Siri to pick a number between 1 and however many books are on the list.
• Go to that book and look at it and the 4 after it, for a total of 5.
• Read the synopses of the books.
• Decide: keep it or should it go?
• Discuss here.

Original Creator: Mega Bunny Reads

The number I got was 2685 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣 (I have a ridiculous amount of books on my TBR list. To be fair, there are a lot that I just put on there because I wanted to read them, not because I own them. And, also, there are a lot of Kindle Freebies.)

A Gathering Tempest: A Broken Tides Prequel by Catherine Jones Payne

This was a Kindle freebie. (It looks like it's still free.) I'm kinda on the fence with this one, but I think I'm gonna go ahead and keep it. It's been a while since I've read a mermaid story and this sounds interesting. And, also, since it's a short story, it won't take me too long to read it when I do get around to it.

VERDICT: Keep It

Moon Called (Mercy Thompson #1) by Patricia Briggs

This is a definite keeper. This is a series I've been wanting to read for a while and I have no good excuse for why I haven't yet.

VERDICT: Keep It

Lost Souls ParaAgency and the Three Witches of Burberry by K.M. Waller

This was another Kindle freebie. And, while I feel kinda bad doing this, I'm tossing it. It doesn't sound bad, but it's just not one I see myself reading anytime soon.

VERDICT: Toss It

Love Letter Collection by Multiple Authors

This collection has an interesting premise and some really great authors, so I'm keeping it.

VERDICT: Keep It

Murder at Catmmando Mountain: Georgie Shaw Cozy Mystery #1 by Anna Celeste Burke

This is another Kindle freebie. I'm kinda on the fence about it, but I think I'm gonna reluctantly toss it. My TBR list is just too big.

VERDICT: Toss It

Well, I did better this time. I got two books off of my TBR list. It's not a lot, but at least it's better than nothing.

Goodreads TBR Cleanup #1

I saw this meme over on Dark Shelf of Wonders and thought it was such a neat idea, so I wanted to give it a try. 

How It Works:

• Go to your Goodreads want-to-read shelf.
• Ask Siri to pick a number between 1 and however many books are on the list.
• Go to that book and look at it and the 4 after it, for a total of 5.
• Read the synopses of the books.
• Decide: keep it or should it go?
• Discuss here.

Original Creator: Mega Bunny Reads

The number I got was 3140 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣 (I have a ridiculous amount of books on my TBR list. To be fair, there are a lot that I just put on there because I wanted to read them, not because I own them. And, also, there are a lot of Kindle Freebies.)

NUMBER 1

Mayor Kane: My Life in Wrestling and Politics by Glenn Jacobs

I'm a pro wrestling fan and have always liked Kane. His transition from wrestling into politics is very interesting.

VERDICT: Keep It

NUMBER 2

Now, Then, and Everywhen (Chronos Origins #1) by Rysa Walker

Time travel has always fascinated me, so, of course, I'm drawn to books featuring it. This one sounds really interesting, especially since it seems like one of the characters messes up the timeline which causes major trouble! I'm curious if things can be fixed.

VERDICT: Keep It

NUMBER 3

Deadly Deceit (Harbored Secrets #2) by Natalie Walters

Wait! I haven't read this one?! How did I completely miss it? I'm a big fan of this author and loved the first book and the series that came after this one. I guess I'm gonna have to try to remember to read this soon. 

VERDICT: Keep It

NUMBER 4

A Lovely Drop by Darynda Jones

I have no recollection of this one. It looks like it's one of those Kindle Freebies. It sounds interesting, but I don't think I'm keeping this one.

VERDICT: Toss it

NUMBER 5

Unidentified Funny Objects 7 by Various Authors

I usually enjoy these kinds of multiauthor collections. This one sounds like a lot of fun and it has a story by one of my favorite authors.

VERDICT: Keep It

I only tossed one, but every little bit helps. This was a lot of fun and I definitely want to do this again. Have you read any of these books? Would you keep them or toss them?