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I was unsure what to call this post without giving it a ridiculously long title, but it’s a list of books I want to read by the end of the year that I have already started and have been abandoned, partially read.
The thing is, these are not DNF’d books. These are books where I have just become totally distracted and have put it down in favour of something else. I have a very short attention span. You would not believe how many films I have seen the start of and have no idea how it ended (it’s a lot of films).
So here’s a list of books I want to finish reading and my progress so far. Wish me luck!
The Books
Title: Little Darlings
Author: Melanie Golding
Date started: Unknown
Page Progress: 100/324
When I originally received this book earlier this year, there was something about it that didn’t really speak to me. However, lately I decided it was something I was in the mood for and I’m enjoying it a lot. The writing is excellent.
Title: Patience
Author: Toby Litt
Date started: 5th November 2019
Page Progress: 38/249
This book is beautiful. So, so beautiful. The only reason I haven’t made significant progress is because I want to give it my undivided attention and there has not been much room for that lately. I’m excited to pick it back up again.
Title: Sherlock Holmes & The Christmas Demon
Author: James Lovegrove
Date started: 20th November 2019
Page Progress: 168/372
I am entirely grateful for this book drawing me out of a recent reading slump. I think this is going to be the one I attempt to finish first as I’ve made the most progress with it compared to the other books.
Title: The Little Girl on the Ice Floe
Author: Adélaïde Bon
Date started: 30th November 2019
Page Progress: 96/262
Just a word of caution – this book and the blurb contain details some readers may find upsetting. I started this book very recently but it’s still on my list to finish by the end of the year. Although it’s a fairly short, I am finding myself reading a little at a time as it’s quite harrowing.
Title: The Institute
Author: Stephen King
Date started: 29th November 2019
Page Progress: 24/557
I have absolutely no self-control. This was a book I was meant to be receiving as a Christmas gift but as soon as it arrived I started reading it! I’m only a few chapters in, so I am going to leave this one til last and possibly start again.
Title: The Familiars
Author: Stacey Halls
Date started: 30th November 2019
Page Progress: 5/9 hours
My only audiobook on the list, I finally managed to get The Familiars from the library. I have no idea where the story is going and the narrator has a very soothing voice. I’m hoping to read Halls’ new book The Foundling very soon.
Comment below!
What books do you want to finish by the end of the year? Are you a serial book starter too?! Let me know in the comments below.
Wishing you a bookish week,
Roachie's Reviews 
I really want to read the familiars too. Good luck with getting through all these before year’s end :))))))
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I hadn’t heard of that James Lovegrove book. That one looks like a fun read. Spooky, yet festive.
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Yes! A great combo 😀
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Ooo some great books on this list, some I will be adding to my TBR 🙈
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Great selection! Little Darlings was a fun read, and I’ve been meaning to get to The Familiars for a while. I just looked up The Little Girl on the Ice Floe and it sounds like harrowing but vital reading.
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