From an idea by Lia @ Lost in a Story and as my tbr over on Goodreads is now toppling over as is definitely in need of some serious de-cluttering!
Anyway, it works like this:
- Go to your goodreads to-read shelf.
- Order on ascending date added.
- Take the first 5 (or 10 if you’re feeling adventurous) books
- Read the synopses of the books
- Decide: keep it or should it go?
The Books
I remember reading a book by Robert Goddard years ago and enjoying it so much that I added more of his books to my tbr shelf. Well I haven’t read any of them and I’m not sure I’m that keen on them now.
Verdict: Remove all four
It’s Lisa Jewell, need I say more plus I have this on my bookshelf ready to read sometime.
Verdict: Keep
Henri and Now Living in the Spirit by Henri Nouwen
I read some books by Henri Nouwen that really spoke to me a few years back, but when I’ve looked at one of them recently I couldn’t understand why I thought that.
Verdict: Remove
Women In The Second World War by Collette Drifte
Another book that I think I’d enjoy more as a documentary.
Verdict: Remove
Friendship Bread by Darien Gee
I still like the look of this book so it’s staying.
Verdict: Keep
The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey
I’ve had this on audiobook for years but was put off by the narrator’s voice. I do enjoy Philip Yancey’s books so I want to keep this on my tbr.
Verdict: Keep
The Five People You Meet In Heaven by Mitch Albom
This was a must read many years ago. I bought a second-hand copy that I’ve never picked up and has been languishing on my bookshelf somewhere for a long time.
Verdict: Remove
Secret Library Book Blog 
Slowly but surely! Are you just taking it one book at a time or do you have an end goal in mind? Like, I don’t know, 500? 😄
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I don’t know either just seemed a fun thing to do! 😉
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Excellent idea!! I will absolutely be doing this 😀
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It’s very cleansing and illuminating!
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I’m pretty sure I’ll be removing a lot!
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Brilliant I’ll look forward to your post!
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These are always interesting to read!
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Thanks it’s always interesting to discover what’s I’ve had on there for so long lol
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My goodreads TBR is actually not that big.. but my physical one is slightly large. I love how you are doing this, it is such a good idea! You might even re-discover one you want to read right now!! 😀
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Thanks I’m also hoping I don’t find anything too embarrassing! 😁
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hahah embarrassing like what?? ooo now I’m intrigued?
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hahaha
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The Jesus I Never Knew is excellent. Too bad about the narrator’s voice, though. People rave about Mitch Albom, but I’m not a fan. I agree with removing it.
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I’m sure I’ll enjoy the Jesus I Never Knew so I’ll probably listen to it in small amounts so I can get used to the narrator.
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You’re much better at this thing than me! 😛 Well done on all the decluttering so far 🙂
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Thanks some of them have been have been there for so long that I’ve forgotten about them lol
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Great idea 🙂
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Thanks 🙂
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I think I would have made the same decisions! It’s a great idea by the way; I probably should try and downsize my own enormous TBR at some point haha. Good luck with yours!
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Thanks ☺
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7 is pretty good! I feel kind of bad complaining about my TBR when I see how large everyone else’s has become 😉
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😀
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Brilliant, love this idea!
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😊
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