First, the Bout of Book readathon went a bit wrong this time. I read book alright, but didn't find time enough for participating in the activities during the week or even do blog post. It was so much easier last year in May when I worked less. I did finish 6 books during the bok. Although two of them had I started before the Bout of Books readathon started.
I have been trying to cut down on reading for blog tours. To be honest, did I fail and my summer is booked. However, I really need to cut back. Today I picked a book to read that I bought years ago and it felt so nice. I love participating in blog tours. I just feel that I get stressed and irritated when I have to read for a special date, so that's why I try to cut back. Not that I don't want to read the books, it's just it's hard reading a feel good book when you want a dark thriller etc.
Right, that's it for now, going to read now!
I'm currently reading these books:
Some new bookish Instagram pics from this week, like books I'm reading, books I got and the new laptop I bought myself!
I've already got my eye on The Crime Writer and Carnegie's Maid so I hope you enjoy them both.
ReplyDeleteI've never participated in too many book tours partly for reasons you've outlined and also because I have a horror that I won't like the book - at least if it is provided for review with the accompanying tour I don't feel quite so obliged to produce a post for the rare times I have a DNF. Good luck in cutting back for the future :-)