October 2023
It is hard to believe that it is already November! This was a routine month. I worked my full-time job Monday through Friday during the daytime hours and worked 3 shifts per week at Barnes & Noble. I am spending a lot more time in the car than I did before I took on the second job.
I did recognize a need to take some time for myself and started working some puzzle time into my routine. I just can’t spend the time that I have at home only doing chores and staring at a computer.
I am doing my best with Instagram. I am posting less often than I would like but I am still having fun with it. I am ending the month with 6,174 followers (I post this start for myself to track my growth).
Reading Stats
Books Read: 22
Audiobooks: 20
Digital Books: 1
Digital Books: 1
Print Books: 0
Combination Print or Digital & Audio: 1
Re-Reads: 0
DNF: 0
Book Source for Books Read in October
NetGalley: 9
Edelweiss: 6
Direct from Publisher/Author/Narrator/Publicist: 13
Purchased/Freebie: 3
Kindle Unlimited/Audible Plus: 0
Borrowed/Library: 4
*Some books may fit into more than one category
Challenges
Goodreads: 217/100
End of the Month NetGalley Stats
Feedback Ratio: 97%
Kindle Unlimited/Audible Plus: 0
Borrowed/Library: 4
*Some books may fit into more than one category
Challenges
Goodreads: 217/100
End of the Month NetGalley Stats
Feedback Ratio: 97%
876 Approved | 851 Feedback Sent
End of the Month Edelweiss Stats
27 books to review | 140 downloaded
End of the Month Edelweiss Stats
27 books to review | 140 downloaded
Favorites of the Month
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How was your month? Do you have any reading or blogging goals for November?
Glad you worked in some time for yourself to recharge. I love doing puzzles, too. Wow, you finished a lot of books considering your schedule. Have a great November, Carole!
You’re accomplishing so much despite the limited time. You go! And sone great books here too.
So many books read! I did badly this month
I tried getting into Instagram and just couldn’t get into it. I still post the random picture there every once in a while but not often.
You packed a lot into October. The only book I read which you did is Long Past Dues. Take care of yourself.
Good luck with the jobs! I work a ton of hours during the summer, so I know how hard it can be to take care of yourself among all the insanity. Happy November!
You had a great reading month! Glad to hear you’re taking some time for yourself with such a busy schedule, Carole!
OMG… I’m about 2/3 done with A Curse of Krakens. I love this series so much and am really enjoying the final book. I hope you do, too. I’ve also got a long one from Jim Butcher for November – lots of fantasy this month!
You are doing a great job getting stuff done while working two jobs. Glad you were able to work in some you-time too
Wow, that’s a lot of reading for October! I hope you have an enjoyable selection of books in November, too. And cheers to taking some time for yourself as well! That’s hugely important.
That is a great reading month. Hope November treats you just as well.
Oh I’m so glad you’re taking sometime for yourself. Puzzles are such a good way to recharge. You talked me into adding The September House to my TBR with your review. It looks really good! Happy November!