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:

May 2019 TBR Tackler Shelf:

Priority Titles!!!

The Reserve…

I was laughing at myself while composing this post because I realized that while I felt like I read a ton in April, I only knocked three titles off my list (fail. lol). That’s okay though, I spent a lot of time on Taimat’s Wrath, not wanting it to end (it was the best book I’ve read in half a year and a much-needed reading reinvigoration). This month I have a few new releases I’m dying to get to along with a couple of review obligations. I’m continuing my title listing format because I love having my books separated into “priority titles” and “reserve” categories. It alleviated stress I felt at setting my goals too high. Now I have small goals, but I can still list all the titles (because I also stress when they’re not on there haha). I’m also looking forward to knocking out a few series this month for my incomplete series challenge. I have a ton of onesies pending, so that’ll make me feel like I’m making some real progress. May is looking to be a good month. :)

Have a great month in reading!

by Niki Hawkes