Finding what to read…

I did a blog post previously on my book lists, you can click here to read it. The multiple lists contains books that I want to read, am excited for and need to be read. I try to organised my lists in ways, so I will keep books I’m excited for but haven’t been released in one list, books that have been released and I’m excited to read on another list, books I need to read (these are in my TBR jar now), books that have the same theme that I’m loving and what I want to buy because the book has been recommended to me. The list I want to talk about is the books that have the same theme that I’m loving

Why keep a list like this? The reason I like to keep a list with these books on is I that I would have read a book before that contains the same theme and have enjoyed so much I want to read books that have the same sort of theme. Usually genre is not important in this list. For example I read Archer’s Voice and so wanted to read books that follow the same theme and deal with one of the main character’s having a disability. I do sometimes also try to find books that are in the same genre, I like Historical Fiction and so will search for books that come under this genre. I have multiple lists with all these books on and bookmark the pages on the internet where I get my recommendations from so I can see if any new recommendations have been added or to help tick off which ones I have already read.

How do I find these? I used Goodreads and Amazon to find books to add to this list. On Amazon I look for lists on Listmania!. For example I like reformed rakes stories and so have a list that I have bookmarked that I refer too, to check it out click here. I use/check out the other lists recommended on the right hand side too. I also use Listopia, I search on what theme I’m looking for to find the recommendations. I have bookmarked lists on Listopia aswell, for example I like Beauty and the best themes and so I bookmarked a list that cover this, click here.

Why do I like doing this? By doing this usually the books that are on the list are ones I am more likely to enjoy, I’m not saying this method if foolproof as I have read books I did not like at all that were on a list and followed the same theme I had read before.

Happy Reading! Leave a comment if you do anything like this 🙂

Used Books

Being such a massive book lover I find that I try to stretch my monthly salary too far to cover my obsession. I do not like borrowing from the library, I want to own the books I read. I am quite happy to buy used books from Amazon or charity shops Normal I do this if it is a older book rather than new releases. I know with the books you buy you can tell that they have been pre owned, but sometimes you do come across books that look like they are in mint condition. The used books section in Amazon is quite reliable. If it says the version is Used – Very good I will buy it. The spines of these usually look like they have been read multiple times but hey it’s a good price. I also do this if the book is out of print. I know there is an option to buy the book from new (if there are still copies) but the price difference convinces me that as its an older book I’ll be better off just buying a used copy.

I’ve recently purchased 6 books (which can be seen below) all used for under £18.00 from amazon, for me that’s a really good deal, as I don’t know if I will like them but I read good reviews and recommendations about them on Goodreads.

Used book Haul from Amazon! Purchased due to good recommendations on Goodreads

Not everyone likes used book so I thought I’d do a blog post to find out what other people think about buying used books. Would you do it? Is it something you’ve done before? Leave a comment below!

Happy Reading everyone!