
My Good Reading Habits Tag
Good morning bookworms!
A couple of weeks (or like a month) ago I was tagged by the amazing Isabelle @ Bookwyrm Bites to do the My Good Habits Reading tag. Isabelle is my Beat the Backlist reading buddy / cheerleader / epic bingo supporter, and so you should DEFINITELY go show her some love (because she’s totally worth it). The tag was originally created by Ally Writes Things.
Rules:
- Pingback to this post or the creator!
- List some of your good reading habits, the things you think you do well.
- Nominate some of your blogging friends
I always carry a book with me
So, you know how most gals use pretty handbags and purses and clutches and stuff? I use a nice laptop bag as my main handbag, and a backpack the rest of the time. My handbag is so big, I can comfortably fit two paperbacks standing up, side by side in the back compartment. And I usually do have two paperbacks. Or a hardcover. Or one of each. Sometimes my iPad mini. My handbag weighs a tonne at all times.
I rarely DNF books
I mean, I’m not entirely sure if this is good or not, but I always try and see a book through to the finish, or if I put it down, I usually come back to it later. (Except recently because I have a million books on my TBR…) But, what I’m trying to get at is, I believe in second chances (and third and fourth and I’m basically the Coach Wymack of books), and if I didn’t, then I would never have finished Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor because I started that book like three times before I managed to get past the 50 page mark.
I’ve never missed my Goodreads goal (and always try and challenge myself with it)
Every year since 2015 I have hit my Goodreads goal. Why not before then? I wasn’t on Goodreads. I started with 30 books in 2015, and moved to 40 in 2016. 50 for 2017, and then because I had read more than 10 over my goal that year, I aimed for 70 in 2018. Last year I read 87 books according to GR, but I also read some betas so my actual count was 91. This year I’ve set my goal for 90, but as I’m already 14 books ahead of schedule I’m hoping to hit triple digits. Yep, my real aim for this year is 100 books. Keep your fingers crossed for me!
I try VERY hard (these days) not to crack the spines of my books
Obviously I didn’t care about this so much as a kid because you can tell by looking at my bookshelf which books I’ve had the longest, and reread the most as well. However, these days my books are looking pristine! That’s right, I’ve finally learnt to treat my books with respect. (I do know that some people don’t care about this, but I think they look prettier on my bookshelf this way.)
I don’t overcommit to ARCs
Despite signing up for Netgalley and Edelweiss+, I’ve not overcommitted to reading ARCs that I can’t fit into my schedule. I mean, most of my ARCs I’ve gotten from *stalking* Jay Kristoff across Melbourne and winning giveaways, but some I’ve been sent unsolicited from publishers. The ones I genuinely request are books that I know that I desperately want to read and know that I will devour as soon as I get a hold of. That way I can be sure that I will review them (on time). Also, if I love an ARC, I will buy a finished copy to support the author.
I try and read books from independent, small press and self-published authors
I don’t always love these books, but I do try and read a percentage each year in these categories. I also beta read books for friends/authors that contact me when I can. This doesn’t happen often (I read 4 betas last year), but I like to support the book community in little ways, and providing feedback is one of them.
Tagging
OK, tagging these lovely peeps. As usual, please don’t feel pressured to do this, or if you’ve already done it just add a link below to your post! Or, if I haven’t tagged you and you’d like to do it, feel free!!
Christopher @ Plucked from the Stacks | Kristina @ Books and Dachshunds
Kay @ Hammock of Books | Rain @ Book Dragonism | Sofii @ A Book. A Thought.
Luna @ Bookish Luna | Tracy @ Truffle’s Literary Wonders
Until next time, happy reading ??


30 Comments
Kristina
Oh thoses are good ones; specially reading from small press/indie and not overflowing in arcs (because HOLY it is hard to overcome a huge arc pile … i’ve done it – I had like 8 at some point.. ??♀️)
Thank you for the tagging, love ! I however have done this one already :3
Meeghan reads
No worries!! Feel free to add the link to your post below!! ?
Kristina
Oh, sure ! here it is ?
https://booksanddachshunds.wordpress.com/2019/01/17/my-good-reading-habits-tag/
Sofii @ A Book. A Thought.
It makes me so happy that you tagged me, thank you!, I think it’s a great idea! ? . And I also try to give a chance to books by self-published authors, I feel that if we have the opportunity to support them, it’s something we should do at least when we can ?
Meeghan reads
Thanks Sofii!! I’m happy to tag you any time!! ?
Isabelle @ BookwyrmBites
awwww, thanks for your super sweet shout-out ?
I’ve actually been meaning to clean out my backpack and downgrade to a messenger/laptop bag because I carry around too much stuff on a daily basis, but my Kindle (or whatever print book I’m currently reading) is definitely a must-have! recently I’ve been working on requesting fewer ARCs and reading more indie/self-pub books, so major props to you for already having established the habit. (and if you have any indie/self-pub recs, I’d love to add them to my list!)
here’s hoping you’ll be able to hit 100+ books this year, in addition to completing your many reading challenges! ? you got this, I believe in you.
Meeghan reads
You’re the best cheerleader ever Isabelle!!! I’ll send you some recs to look at ?
Isabelle @ BookwyrmBites
looking forward to it! ?
LisaDay
Today I only brought one book with me and I finished it before my guy was finished at the play park. Dang!
Meeghan reads
Every bookworm’s worst nightmare!!! I hope you got through it!!
bookishluna
You have some seriously good reading habits! I am jealous of a few of them, most notable is always carrying around a book. As of late I keep forgetting to bring a book out with me on the go.
Thanks for the tag!
Meeghan reads
Thanks Luna!! I hope you remember to take a book with you if you get stuck somewhere!! (But also, don’t get stuck somewhere – it’s super boring!) ?
bookishluna
Haha, I know I try not to get stuck anywhere. It sometimes gets really, really boring.
Kay Wisteria | Hammock of Books
These are such good reading habits 🙂 thanks for the tag <3
Meeghan reads
Thanks Kay!! I hope you enjoy this one ?
evelynreads1
Yeah good reading habits!
DNF’ing is definitely a question if it’s good or not haha, I also barely do that!
(www.evelynreads.com)
Meeghan reads
I think I’m more of a “I’m taking a break, but I’ll see you later” reader… ??♀️?
evelynreads1
Haha I’m just pushing through haha! Everyone has their own ways 🙂
Ally Writes Things
Thank you so much for doing this tag! <3
These are such great habits! Bringing a book everywhere you go is a great one for sure. It's something that I definitely need to work on. Also not over-committing to ARCs is good too! Honestly, all of these habits are amazing and something I feel like we should all strive towards
Meeghan reads
Nawww, thanks Ally!!! ??
onthebookpage
This was so much fun to read. 😀
Looks like you have a healthy way to view ARCs, I know some people that are exactly the opposite and instead stress them out to get through all the books on time. Reading can´t be fun that way. But I guess everyone is different haha 😛
Meeghan reads
To be stressed about my fave thing would be awful. I’m a huge mood reader, so I get a little sad when I don’t stick to my TBR (although I am quite lax about it). I couldn’t imagine having a huge ARC list hanging over my head. I’d be in a perpetual slump!!
onthebookpage
Yeah I know same here. I´m a mood reader to.
trufflereads
Thank you so much for tagging me! I never get pingbacks so I don’t know you got one from me too – cause I tagged you in a book tag yesterday, such a good tag, can’t wait to do it!
Meeghan reads
Huh, I don’t think I got the pingback… but I’m blog hopping tonight so I’ll check it out!! x
trufflereads
Ah that sucks, idk how to fix this! Oh well, thank you ❤️
Christopher | Plucked from the Stacks
Thanks for the tag! This one looks like a lot of fun and I loved reading your answers. I can definitely connect with not overextending myself when it comes to ARCs. It’s hard sometimes, but that’s one thing I definitely try to stay on top of!
Meeghan reads
Thanks Christopher!! I hope you enjoy doing this one. I’m looking forward to your answers!!
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