📚 2024 Manga Collection Goals + TBR | How I plan to read more and buy less this year

[@robynsecret93]

I try to read the piles of things I own, and buy the series I'm already on it also continue / finish others before go in another, or as you say and what helps me -for money and space- read digitally more.

[@aaw14]

I started reading manga two years ago and I love it. Try reading Case Closed.

[@thewhelmedlife]

That's awesome! Case Closed as in Detective Conan? I watched it a lot growing up 😆I don't even want to think of how many chapters it would have by now lol

[@aaw14]

@@thewhelmedlife Yes Case Closed as in Detective Conan.

[@bizarreindividual4026]

I’m definitely trying to change my mindset on collecting. I have major FOMO. if things didn’t go out of print, I would definitely collect at a slower pace. I also noticed that I buy a lot if there is sale. Really trying to step back this year with that said they’re coming out with so many figures that I want.

[@thewhelmedlife]

It's really hard not to have FOMO because like you said, things go out of print and there are figures that don't get re-runs. Prioritizing specific purchases can be a hard balance and I'm not going to pretend like I have it under control cos I don't 😭but I'm going to try to be a bit more conscious of my collecting habits this year.

[@jessicajones6383]

I just finished Akira and it was really good! And yes, DNFing is important. I recently just made the decision to stop reading Berserk. I really liked the story, but the content ended up being a huge negative for my mental health. I felt sort of ashamed because the art is so beautiful throughout, but I had to be very honest with myself that it just wasn't a beneficial experience for me in any way, even in entertainment. Being mindful of what I'm collecting is something I struggle with just because I really love so many different types of manga that I always find different series I want. Libby through my library helps with the 3 volume rule. I can't read digitally too often (even on a screen that mimics print, I tend to get a headache after too long), but I use free library resources to access and try out manga for a few volumes (whether on Libby or through interlibrary loans) and it helps to narrow it down. I'm actually a librarian and my coworkers are always tickled when they start seeing a lot of manga come in cause they know who it's for. This to say: Thank you for your encouragement for people to use their libraries! There really are so many resources available! Great video and I hope you have a lovely week!

[@thewhelmedlife]

DNFing is sooo important and I can understand why you would feel bad for not finishing Berserk but it's also important that you were conscious of how it affected you! I am a huge believer in the fact that our bodies give us signals that we need to learn to listen to, its a good thing that you are able to make that connection and take a step back I think mindfulness with collecting will always be a struggle lol, its the curse of being a lover of one or more artforms. As convenient as reading digitally is, I do find myself reaching for physical copies of books more often, it's just a more immersive experience for me and I imagine that will be the case for you as well if reading digitally puts some sort of strain on you. Using the library will however be a good way to narrow down my purchases like you said. OMG. I don't know why finding out you're a librarian makes me so happy but it does. I am always on a library promotion agenda and never shut up about it 😂Thank you for endorsing my message and I hope you have a lovely week as well!

[@miyayume_eclectic_dream]

I can relate sooo much as it is my dream as well 💖 Working at it . But you are sooo far in a year. Am I slow 🤔

[@thewhelmedlife]

Naa, pacing is different for everyone. I have a decent budget for books and tried to time a lot of sales for my purchases, so that helped. Here's to hoping we both achieve our goal collection someday 💖

[@okamura3094]

Hey I'm a new follower!:D I like listen to your thoughts about books and also other themes:)) Do you have goodreads?:)

[@thewhelmedlife]

Hey! Thanks for subbing 💕 I do have a goodreads but I don't always do a great job of updating it. I'm trying to do better this year haha, I'll add a link to the description if you want to add me there 😊

[@okamura3094]

@@thewhelmedlife yes I would like to add you hehe thanks~☆