It’s once again time for my favorite feature: Tackling the TBR! There’s nothing I love more than picking out which books to read next, and this slightly organized method of reading has really amped my enjoyment to the next level. Bring on the mantras!

Read the best books first.
&
Life is too short to read books you’re not enjoying.

However you put together your TBR for the next month, the goal is to reduce the amount of obligation in reading and increase the fun.

Here’s a look at how the system works:

1. Identify the titles that take top priority in your TBR.
2. Combine them all in your own Tackling the TBR post.
3. Throughout the month pick from that pile as the mood strikes you.

Here’s what mine looks like:

January 2019 TBR Tackler Shelf:

Omgsh I actually finished all but 2 of last month’s titles and even found time to squeeze in a few extras. This is good. I feel pumped about reading and reviewing again and am planning to start of 2019 with a bang. I’m currently working to zero out my incomplete series challenge before focusing on my overflowing bookshelves challenge (the goal of which is to actually read the books I pay for and bring home… a new concept to me, apparently). Anyway from this month’s lineup I’m most excited to tackle the final Dagger and Coin novel by Daniel Abraham. Surprising considering the series started out so lukewarm. :)

Have a great January!

by Niki Hawkes