I mean it when i say i have alot of books. I have bought many, been gifted them for review, from friends and family, collected from charity shops. I just have an insane amount. Whilst we are all in lockdown i decided to consider which ones i no longer needed and will be taking to charity shops once we can. So this is part one, there is several more to come.
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This was picked up on the back of the hype of the release, i was a fan of Zoe on youtube and when i saw this i wanted to support her. However, forgetting i am not a reader of young adult and this probably really wouldnt suit me. I have never once picked it up or even attempted to read it and i bought this when it was released. I am sure someone will love it more than me.
2. The Midnight Palace
I can literally remember buying this, i had some Christmas money and the bookshop had the 3 for 2 on i think and this was an extra. I recognised the author and thought this would be brilliant. I mean it was around the time i bought London Olympics on dvd so thats how long back it was. I have never really glanced at it, and re reading the synopsis now - it doesnt really appeal to me. I know a few people did enjoy it but not for me. It will be passed on to a charity shop where a new owner can find it.
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3. Hurting Distance
I have read several Sophie Hannah books and the narrative always intrigues me and its the sort of thing that i really enjoy but every time i read them, they just dont pan out for me. This is another one that sounds good but i feel like it wont live up to similar books - therefore i have never found myself reaching for it. I think this could really be popular with the market for thrillers so high, but its just not one for me.
I read this a while ago and it was a 4* read, only getting rid because i have two copies. Not sure how or why i ended up with two but i did and i mean - whilst it was an enjoyable book, i really dont need two. I only have the same book more than once if its special and in different editions.
5. When Breath Becomes Air
I have heard beautiful things about this but also that is heartbreaking and just emotionally at the moment it is not something i can cope with. My brother gave me this book i think and urged me to read it but it just sat on my shelves and now i know i am not in a place that will tolerate it so for now its going. If i want to read it in the future i will just pick it back up.
6. Lobsters
I wanted this book for the longest time, every time i saw it in a bookshop i was like obsessed with the thought of getting it. However, again aimed at more of a young adult audience i really dont know why i wanted it so much. Ive never read it, and dont plan on it because i feel like it will be too cringey for me.
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7. The Martian
This is one i seriously struggled with whether to keep or not, i mean even now im still not 100%. It sounds so good, and i haven't seen the film but i mean i love lost at space films. However i just haven't picked it up and it seems daft to keep it when i look at my current TBR i cant see a place for this, maybe ill get it on kindle at some point.
8.The Ice-Cream Makers
I cannot remember if i have read this or not, but whilst it sounds like something i would like, if i have read it - i cant remember it and it means i no longer need it and if i havent read it its time it went. It just doesnt look or seem gripping enough whilst although it seems nice.
9.The Last Days of Rabbit Hayes
I read this and it was emotionally draining at the end. I really enjoyed this book but i cannot see myself re reading it and i have no one immediate who would be interested in it. I really think it is a book everyone should read but i find with things like this i dont revisit.
So that is my first 9 books i am unhauling in this series.
I hope it gave an insight into why i no longer wanted or needed them on my shelves.
Unhauling books is always a pain. I always keep finding reasons to keep them :P
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