Reading, Bookish & Channel Intentions for 2024

[@cherylynlarking191]

Totally agree with your Grandfather's philosophy about not finishing books that are not enjoyable or boring or do not speak to you. Life is too short. Happy New reading year.

[@SavidgeReads]

And a very happy new bookish year to you too!

[@dianabonisch605]

60 pages? I can tell in 10 if it’s a dnf - all about the writing (as much as the story), in my book 🤗

[@SavidgeReads]

@@dianabonisch605I think each to their own. Sometimes you know sooner. Sometimes you know half way.

[@MJ-in-Canada]

I think I've mentioned sometime previously that I'd like to see more of the kitties so thanks for the cat cameo at the beginning.😺

[@SavidgeReads]

Hahaha, Mildred has worked out the phone means she's being filmed so runs off quite a bit but I have caught some lovely kitty moments so far this year... incoming in the first vlog.

[@louisesavidgemuses4135]

Well, hope you will be more chilled as a result of your whim Reading etc. I’m just fulfilling one of my new intentions - to watch more book tube 😅❤❤❤

[@SavidgeReads]

Blimey, I almost fainted reading this hahahaha.

[@shawkitty2524]

As a change in backdrop for the videos, I would love to see more of the fireplace in your library (or another room if they're there). Fireplaces are so cozy! 🔥🤗

[@SavidgeReads]

Ooh we have an abundance of them. Well three but I don’t tend to film in the spare bedrooms or lounge (there’s two others that are concealed on the ground floor) I’ll see what I can do with the library though. Maybe the revamp will enable that a bit later in the year.

[@carnelian6545]

I really like this mindset, being kinder to myself is something I struggle with too. I would love to see some walks if you do join a walking group! And I love the little clips of the cats or of animals in your garden :)

[@SavidgeReads]

Well whenever the foxes are about I try and snap them and will carry on doing so. I’m still so cross I didn’t capture the hummingbird moth in the garden this summer, that was an incredible sight. This summer I would like to celebrate the joys of the garden more. I’m also now second in the queue for an allotment, so that could be some nature content too. Ooh and I have signed up to a walking group website so the first baby steps complete, pun intended. Ha.

[@cindyhaiken5644]

I love this video Simon. Your intentions all strike me as things that will make you happy, which is so incredibly valuable, isn’t it? I like the idea of less is more too. It’s really so true. I’d love updates on how you get on with these intentions and am really excited for your “reader’s year” vlog, which sounds amazing. And can I just say that, given our Slipper and Rose bond, you must must must watch Mary Poppins and Sound of Music. Both were absolute favorites from my childhood. Pure magic. Honestly!

[@SavidgeReads]

Hahaha. Slipper and the Rose, I think that bonds us even more than books - dare I say it?!? Ok, this year I’ll watch both Julie’s movies. I’m looking forward to the vlogs too. It’ll be interesting to see how they, and the year, develop.

[@MJ-in-Canada]

When to DNF a book? I use the “Rule of 50” created by Seattle librarian Nancy Pearl. Nancy says, “Give a book 50 pages. When you get to the bottom of Page 50, ask yourself if you're really liking the book. If you are, of course, then great, keep on reading. But if you're not, then put it down and look for another.” There is an action figure based on Nancy Pearl (as you probably know) so her advice is worth listening to. 😁

[@SavidgeReads]

Oh I know. I love Nancy Pearl. I had the pleasure of interviewing her for Turn Up For The Books. You can find the episode here www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p0bv9dr6 My Grandad did 60 which is what I’m sticking with, no disrespect to the iconic Nancy.

[@MJ-in-Canada]

Thanks so much for the link, Simon. I just listened to the Nancy Pearl segment of that episode. Loved her story about how she got hooked on reading through a caring librarian, and how the world opened up to her. I also enjoyed your story about telling a little girl in the library that she could borrow 20 books, and that little girl’s amazed reaction.@@SavidgeReads

[@taneesewilson8844]

Having watched your interactions with each other on each of your channels, I had a giggle at your reply to your moms comment Simon!😂 I like your intentions for this New Yr , accumulating content from every day . and look forward to seeing those videos. Seeing Oscar with you in this video was adorable to start 🥰 My intention this yr is to hang out my ‘Moms not here’ sign😜 and enjoy the start of this new yr with bookclub, prompts, and my tbr. as well being inspired by youtubers like yourself. Have fun with your walking group!😊👍🏻

[@SavidgeReads]

Oh dear, I can't even remember what my response to my darling mother was. Oops. Here's to a year of being positively selfish, this is something I meant to talk about too, and having time for us away from it all. I just did five days of that and it was marvellous, just an hour or two here and there does the trick.

[@pinklescat]

I DNF frequently, I heard a professor once say you subtract your age from 100 and that is how many pages you need to read before you DNF, for example if you are 20, then you need to read 80 pages, but if you are 80 you only need to read 20 pages - I like it and I use it - I won't tell you how few pages I need to read.

[@SavidgeReads]

Oooh so I would need to read 59, so that is kind of about right. I might keep a little tab on this.

[@mariasmiles68]

Why do we talk to ourselves this way? We would never say these things to a friend. I do need a day of nothing sometimes. I use it as a reset day. I would love to see snippets of scenery from your walks. One of my favorite things on Jen Campbell and Miranda Mills channels. I have several intentions including daily gratitude. Happy New Year!📚❤️🙂

[@SavidgeReads]

I think it is the inner monologue minx isn't it? I am glad I have clocked it. I will definitely be having days of nothing in 2024, I very much intend on at least one a month! Daily gratitude is a lovely intention, I like that a lot. Happy New Year!

[@polly2900]

Hi Simon, I have done the same thing with my phone going down a rabbit hole for hours so you aren't alone on that. I like this new background its not as distracting as the one before. My intention because of budgetary constraint is to not pay full price for books. So I am trying to get all the books from my library. I'm only buying books when I cant find them at the library. I'm finding that hard because I like books to be in new condition I'm very picky about that.

[@SavidgeReads]

Oops that background I only seem to use when I don’t have a big pile of books to get through. I have been looking for a little table to go by this chair but just can’t find the right one!

[@JardineraAnge]

Happy New Year Simon! ❤ My intention for 2024 is to pay more attention to detail and not feel guilty for dedicating time to the things that bring me joy, like watching Savidge Reads videos 😘. I need to work on not being afraid to give up on a mediocre book instead of harbouring the hope it'll get better.

[@SavidgeReads]

Happy New Year to you too! I think we all need to focus on the joy giving and making aspects of life. Will all make us happier and gives you more positive energy to tackle all the other stuff too.

[@sbeale276]

Being kind to yourself its a good intentions and something we should all do more of, and being kinder to each other. None of us know what people have going on in their lives and just to be and not judge helps us all be kinder to ourselves and others. Books are a great way to empathise and to also take us away to other worlds, places and emotions to help us all understand better. Thank you for bringing your joy and kindness to us all each week. Looking forward to your videos and vlogs this year 😊

[@SavidgeReads]

Awww that's so lovely of you to say I bring joy and kindness, I hope so. I can be a grumpy so and so on occasion though, as you may see in a vlog or two hahaha.

[@sbeale276]

@@SavidgeReads you really do, its what i look forward to on a Saturday afternoon with a cuppa after a busy week at work, catching up with your videos. Trust me i do grumpy quite well too on occasion!! 😁 on a separate note from one of our previous videos, i was looking up Celtic seasons (don’t ask 😂) and you’ll be pleased to know for them autumn started in august to October so maybe your just channelling your Celtic ancestors maybe.

[@susprime7018]

My 1-10 intention is to read the books I already have in the stack.

[@SavidgeReads]

Sounds like a good one.

[@AnnaShuk]

I'd love to watch your travelling vlogs. There's really not a big chance of me going to UK any time soon, so it'd be an absolute delight to travel online with you 💛 Hope you'll meet your goals 🤞

[@SavidgeReads]

Fingers crossed you will have a travel vlog coming in the next week or so. They won't be all the time though, as I mentioned this year is a more conservative one financially (never politically ha) but as I will be capturing something from everyday, you will all be coming along when I do! Ps. No to goals, yes to intentions hahaha.

[@Georgesmomsu]

I think intentions are much easier to stick to than resolutions. I am working towards less screen time and saying yes more often. I am quick to say no to things because I really just want to be cozy at home. This is my year of yes.

[@SavidgeReads]

There is a real power to the joyous ‘no’, I’m with you on the ‘yes’ though… being cozy at home is so lovely. Hahaha.

[@colleensnyder8943]

👋. New subscriber here. Found you in my recommendations this morning and very timely I must say. In the past, I have struggled with setting and then completing personal goals or expectations. This year I am making an effort to only focus on one; slowing down. I want to be intentional with my time. Make space for reading, painting and other wellbeing activities that can help flip my success rate. BTW… just binge watched 2 hours of your content - proving I own my time 😂. Love your mum.

[@SavidgeReads]

Awww thank you so much, welcome to the channel, hope you keep enjoying it. Slowing down is a great intention/goal. I think we all need a bit of a slower time, I feel like post pandemic everything is busier and faster, we all need to catch our breath a bit.

[@juliequick5526]

Intentions is much better idea than goals or resolutions! I particularly like being intentional with time. I retired to care for my disabled husband 15 years ago and it is easy to become very unfocused. I will be working on this too! I love the little snippets we see of the cats and would love to see the weekly videos of what you get up to. 💖

[@SavidgeReads]

I think being intentional with time is key... though not something we should beat ourselves up about, it is all about the balance. And being kind to ourselves.

[@cecilialau_]

It honestly makes me feel so happy to hear you wanting to focus on self-love this year. Also shifting the focus onto intentions as a way to be more gentle with yourself is so admirable. It might sound silly but we all know how easy it is to be hard on ourselves so it really is sth we actively have to circumvent. Removing guilt also makes room for spontaneity and flexibility - and whim! I hope you have an amazing year full of bookish delights and other treats throughout, Simon 🕺 I absolutely love how excited you are about the year ahead. Sounds brill to visit or revisit different places and I’d be happy to see whatever you want to show us - a walk, your garden, renovations, bits of work, travels, unhauls, bookish thoughts, etc. Your grandad was smart about that 60 pages in rule btw 🫶

[@SavidgeReads]

Hahaha I never said self-love!!! That’s something quite, quite different and it for this platform 😱 Hahaha.

[@cecilialau_]

@@SavidgeReadsself-care then….! Hahah.

[@Victoria-Claringbold]

Great video, like the new angle. I am currently reading Bibliomaniac by Robin Ince which is very heartwarming about his trips to various bookshops around the UK. I think in Jan my main aim is to set goals and intentions and try to tell people so I am accountable. I think that will motivate me. I also want to keep active and hack the happy hormones: serotonin-sun exposure/meditation/get out in nature, dopamine-self care/completing tasks, oxycontin-socialising/ physical touch/ playing with animals, endorphins-exercise/listening to music/watching a film/laughter. I can end up scrolling and not being present too. Not beating yourself up about not being productive is always tough but, I try to talk to myself like I am a close friend. Rather than the drill sergeant from Full Metal Jacket. You deserve the compassion you give to others is something I am still learning.

[@SavidgeReads]

I think the angle is going to switch about dependent on the lighting, hahaha. It is all about the lighting, nice to change it up now and again though. Interesting about telling people your intentions to then be accountable, I don't know if intentions need accountability as then they become goals and resolutions and more rigid... leaning into the drill sergeant side of things more hahaha. I mean I put mine out in the internet just for a chat, if anyone tries to hold me to them other than myself, erm no thank you please hahaha.

[@keeley_reads]

I love using intentions instead of resolutions. Totally doing that now lol. Viewing your unread books as adventures you have ahead in your life is a beautiful way to view that. Also adopting that mindset lol. I'm basically just copying you for 2024. That's my 2024 intention lol

[@SavidgeReads]

Copy and paste if it works for you Keeley, hahaha. I think it is all about a gentle, yet firm, approach to the new year and intention seems to do that perfectly. Here's to a fabulous 2024.

[@1book1review]

Great intentions, hope they work out how you want.

[@SavidgeReads]

The joy with intentions vs resolutions is that if they go awry or don’t work out it’s ok. Lol. The world had other intentions for my intentions 😉

[@Penny-ws4mz]

Happy New Year! I really like your intentions approach. I never do resolutions for the new year. Living in the Northern hemisphere with less daylight and weather often on the more miserable side January it is not for me personally to introduce resolutions. For me it's a time to be kind to myself and do things that make me feel well and give me energy - which could be curling up with a book, meet a friend for coffee or move like going for a walk or a swim.

[@SavidgeReads]

Here's to being kind to ourselves in 2024!

[@kenmillionx]

Looking forward to seeing more great content like this one ❤❤😊

[@SavidgeReads]

Awwww thank you very much!

[@DanielleK207]

Your intentions are very similar to mine. One of my biggest is to get back to myself this year, if that makes sense. I feel like I lost myself in 2023 and I want to be more intentional with myself and my time. And another is to rediscover my love of reading because I kind of lost that last year, too. Best of luck with your intentions!

[@SavidgeReads]

And best of luck with yours. Love the one about getting back to yourself. Happy New Year!

[@kiranreader]

i'd also like to be more present and spend time less time on my phone this year. good luck to us both with these intentions :)

[@SavidgeReads]

Yes. I’m here for you on this one… admittedly at the end of a phone 🤣

[@sharonmorris924]

Happy New Year Simon 🎉 I learnt to DNF books last year , I found it hard at first but it becomes much easier. From never not finishing a book I DNF’d 4 last year. I would love to go to Orkney! ❤

[@SavidgeReads]

It has been so interesting hearing everyone's thoughts on DNFing. I am soooo excited for Orkney, it has always been somewhere I have wanted to go!

[@dqan7372]

1. I want to read western\world classics more regularly (ancient or modern), while being mindful to actually finish them, not just start them. 2. More time pursuing my non-fiction interests (WWI, bird-watching, language study, theology). 3. Less time pursuing "the latest" books. I read so slowly I may as wait until they're on sale \ declared classics. 4. Hoping to start my own channel. Would love to see footage from your walking excursions, if it wouldn't intrude on your enjoyment.

[@SavidgeReads]

Oooh starting your own channel, that is really exciting. If you do please let me know! Love all the intentions, fab! I shall see what I can do on the walks front, have to actually join a group which I am a bit nervous about!

[@MJ-in-Canada]

I'd like to see footage from your walks, too. I walk by myself every day so if you're hesitant about joining a group, just get out their on your own, if that suits you.@@SavidgeReads

[@DanielleK207]

I'm also thinking of starting a channel. I've wanted to for a long time, I've just been scared. But I want to do something this year that'll push me out of my comfort zone, and that seems like the thing to do it.

[@milliemary6328]

Loved hearing all about your intentions for the year Simon 😊 I completely agree with the less is more approach, I'm a big believer in having time to 'do nothing' because it's when we're doing the 'nothing' that wonderful and unplanned things happen. One of my resolutions is to do something small and humble every day that brings me joy, something simple like sitting upside down on the sofa or a bubble bath. I think society sometimes makes us measure our happiness by our productivity, so I try my best to rebel against that. I'm looking forward to all your content this year ☺️ happy new year and much love 🤗

[@SavidgeReads]

I may actually make some Days Doing Nothing vlogs for Patreon so that I hold myself accountable. And even though vlogging is doing something it’s not doing a lot if I’m not. Hahaha.

[@dianedickson6366]

happy New Year Simon - I hope it's wonderful for you and yours.

[@SavidgeReads]

Happy new year to you too!

[@kirstyhatton1857]

Wishing you a restful and joyful 2024! I look forward to some unhaul videos as well as revamp videos. I find them inspiring and helps me to stay on track as well.

[@SavidgeReads]

Oooh I don't know if I will do unhaul videos, maybe... I have mixed feelings about them. Here's to a fabulous 2024 for us all!

[@marjoriedybec3450]

Oh I think those amblers in your future walking group are such lucky-ducks. What a delight, to wander around the beautiful English countryside with you nattering on about books and life. Trust that you are enough. Your channel is a delight. If you want to experiment with new set-ups or gizmos, fine. But its not necessary. What you are doing is superb. And bully for you that you can do it on your phone! Cheers and good luck.

[@SavidgeReads]

Hahaha. Do you know what, and this will sound so mad, part of why I put of joining things is the worry that anyone has seen this channel and/or me on Sky. Because a) I’m at a disadvantage as they know me and I don’t know them b) I will probably want to talk about anything other than books. Hahaha. Isn’t that awful!

[@marjoriedybec3450]

@@SavidgeReads no. It makes perfect sense. Whatever you natter about while walking will be interesting. Its you. Trust me, on this vids you talk about a lot more than books. ;P

[@SavidgeReads]

@@marjoriedybec3450oh I see. I don’t think I would film the chats I have on walks. Views for sure, chats are for the moment.

[@marjoriedybec3450]

boy, did I write that badly. I was trying to be funny and to say that on your booktube vids, you often talk about stuff other than books and we all love it--love YOU for it. I'm a bit brain fogged from Christmas Covid. Sorry to confuse you. No, don't take a camera on your walks. Definitely wasn't suggesting that.

[@nastya6509]

Bookish intentions: 1) along the other reading, read a book under 200 pages a week, make a preference from books in my collection (this one is from September 2023, and I keep it; so far I read incredible books I kept on shelves for months if not years). 2) unhaul old books that doesn’t appeal to me anymore (I put them into Little Libraries or sell on Pango). 3) Have a planned TBR every month (and it helps me to keep reading books that I own). 4) but do not judge myself for picking up (library, shop) a mood read from time to time. 5) buy LESS books! (haha, won’t work, but I am allowed to dream!)

[@SavidgeReads]

I’m very excited because my stepdad is making me a little library for the front garden and I cannot wait!!!! I don’t know how people do planned monthly TBR’s, the moment I do one I want to read anything BUT those books. Hahaha. I’m glad it works for you along with all the others I hope.

[@MJ-in-Canada]

ooooo, I'm excited about that little library in the front garden!@@SavidgeReads

[@nastya6509]

@@SavidgeReadsso cool, a little library in a front garden! Oh, your lucky neighbors! Did you choose its colors? Would it be an unusual shape? Would you be able to take part in decorating it? Gosh, I am curious. Could be a nice vlog - 😊

[@nothingtoseehere316]

Happy New Year Simon😍🥰 I love those videos 🥰 I was off for few months… I lost my stepfather in July… I couldn’t focus on anything… So I have plenty to catch up 🥰hugs for Chris, your mum and cats - hugs from Edinburgh 😘

[@SavidgeReads]

I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending you my thoughts.

[@azu_rikka]

Very interesting video and exciting outlook on 2024, it made me subscribe 😊. My only serious reading goal this year is not adding more US books to my list (currently 30% of my tbr). I am a European living in Africa and therefore its nonsense to read so much US literature. On dnfing: I am a great believer, though I always give it 20%, as bailing on page 60 might be too early for a tome or too late for a 150 page book. Looking forward to your content in 2024!

[@SavidgeReads]

Awww thanks for subscribing and welcome to the channel. I hope you keep on enjoying the content as it comes in 2024. Haha, I like your focus on percentages, you’re right 60 pages into a big book might not be enough (though I dunno I think it could be) but in a 120 page book your halfway there. 60 pages just stays in my head because of my granddad.

[@sonjatonnesen8619]

I love all your intentions, thanks ❤ And I will be inspired by Them (except the ones for your channel😂). Love the idea of a no fucking way day

[@SavidgeReads]

Hahaha, well yes that could be a bit much the channel ones, though you can get an app called 1 Second Everyday that captures just that, I am going to use it for creating some reels for insta this year... if I can get the hang of it, ha!

[@rhiannoncameron7165]

I’m so excited to read through the prompts this year! My reading goal for this year is 30 books so your prompts tick off 13 which is fab! Love your videos 😊

[@SavidgeReads]

I’m thrilled you’re joining in with the prompts and that they’ll be helping you to your reading goal. Woohoo.

[@angiesteg]

Great intentions. I'm really looking to seeing your videos documenting your year

[@SavidgeReads]

Awww thank you Angie!

[@rosie1334]

Lovely video Simon and I’m excited for your updates ⭐️ My main intention is to be more in the moment. I would also like to start volunteering this year but not sure yet what that looks like. And read lots of books from my overflowing shelves 📖 happy new year to you and yours x

[@SavidgeReads]

Volunteering is something I have been pondering too of late. I would really like to do something with animals I think, am giving it some thought and also being aware of how much time I realistically have, I joined Borrow My Doggy in the interim, ha.

[@kitthereader]

Also intending to be more present this year! I'm also considering a bit of a no buy year too but no concrete plans there. I was actually hoping to DNF a bit less this year but then I literally just DNFed my first read of the year... oops.

[@SavidgeReads]

Don’t say oops, say woohoo onto the next one. Hahaha. Also if you didn’t finish it it’s not your first read, that’s what I think anyways. Here’s to a fabulous year and being present, and your presence being on here more often. Six months almost since your last video SHOCKING 😉

[@carolewatson2113]

In a terrible book slump. And I have spent hours scrolling TikTok - beating myself up too

[@SavidgeReads]

I’ve never found BookTok really helpful for slumps. I think it’s all too fast and makes me feel a bit manic. Haha. Maybe just have a reading break on all levels. Slumps are weird but I think can be sort of necessary, like days doing nothing.

[@carolewatson2113]

@@SavidgeReads mostly not books, but Harry Styles looking sexy!!!

[@MsReadsAlot]

Happy New Year!!! I only have one resolution but it is not book related 😊 always creating content is tough. Love the intentions ❤ wishing you a wonderful reading year

[@SavidgeReads]

Ha, what is your resolution, not all these were book related so spill those non-bookish beans hahaha.

[@MsReadsAlot]

@@SavidgeReads it was to not waste food! We throw away way too much especially veg! I need to order less and use what I buy. Pretty simple but I definitely struggle!

[@ht6743]

I'm love/hate with DNF'ing books. It's hard being a completionist! Hardcovers are expensive in the U.S., so if I've invested a great deal of money into book-buying, I feel an obligation to continue on with them to the end. I don't have the luxury of getting a constant stream of free books from publishers, so our monetary investments are vastly different. I'll certainly donate books that I'm done reading, don't want to keep anymore, or lost interest in, and I get the "life's too short!" argument. One thing that helps me a great deal is doing the research beforehand and also using libraries, so I'm not buying too blindly. I fully know my reading tastes at this stage. I have to read the blurbs at all times lol! I know you always avoid that.

[@SavidgeReads]

I can understand if you’ve paid for something the desire to finish it. That’s why I don’t buy hardbacks very often, unless I’m fairly certain that I am going to read them and love them. It’s also why libraries are brilliant! Borrow and return, buy the paperback later if you love it.

[@amyschmelzer6445]

I DNFed a hardcover book last week. It had a 50-cent sticker on it so I either found it at a yard sale or it was in a little free library. I am a big fan of used books. My town had a Goodwill Outlet open up last fall. I can’t wait to finish my read-what-I-own challenge in the next month so I can go back. Books were 59-cents per pound. Can’t be picky about only reading new releases or Murphy’s Law will have the customer ahead of you grabbing all the good ones.

[@JentheLibrarianreads]

I’ve also not seen The Sound of Music, but I don’t think it’s a requirement for Lesbian Club so I’m okay. Excellent intentions for the year especially doing nothing, that’s definitely underrated 😊

[@SavidgeReads]

Underrated yet weirdly comes with so much guilt. Are you sure about Lesbian Club… I’ve heard rumour there’s a cult following for The Sound of Music there too 🤣🤣🤣

[@JentheLibrarianreads]

@@SavidgeReads oh no, maybe I missed a memo! Don’t tell them 😬

[@Jodi9810]

My general life intentions for the year are very similar to yours, particularly concepts of intentionality (esp when and how I work vs relax), being more present with people, sometimes less is more. I think my only reading intention is to read more classics including some of the big ones like Count of Monte Cristo. I have so many books I want badly to read that I feel somewhat anxious about getting to them all, so big, densely-written books are hard for me to commit to. Have a great year - I'll be watching! BTW, how can you have not seen Sound of Music? I'm not gay (I had never thought of it particularly as gay fare, although I suppose I can see that), but I've seen it at least 3-4 times!

[@SavidgeReads]

I always think I want to try a classic and then don’t once I have. Hahaha. I’m very contrary though, hope you enjoy the ones you’ve head to. Oh and anything Julie Andrew’s is gay culture, facts are facts. Hahaha.

[@angelahampson391]

Simon apologies if you have covered this already but will you still keep dnf’d books on your shelves ? ❤

[@SavidgeReads]

It depends. If it’s a DNF forever then no. If it’s a DNF for now then probably. Will probably change from book to book. Maybe. Lol.

[@angelahampson391]

Should have also added that the literary and other chemistry between Louise and yourself is a joy to watch.

[@suziej6796]

Obviously I was listening to every word you said, but I was also looking at one of the books on your shelves. The book next to Sankofa; does that have a snake on the spine? If so, would you mind sharing the title for inspo? 😊

[@SavidgeReads]

Aha. That is a ribbon. Lol. It’s The Disappearance Boy by Neil Bartlett. I can see where you would get the snakey vibes from though. Alas no 🐍

[@lynniepie52]

I’m gonna do better with my DNF books too…at 71…too many books…too little time!

[@SavidgeReads]

I think that applies at any age! Here’s to DNFing.

[@lynniepie52]

@@SavidgeReads Here! Here!

[@laurasvintagelife9213]

Random question - and I may have misheard - what is a backless book?

[@SavidgeReads]

Haha, sorry I do sometimes talk a little fast. It was a backlist book, so something from an authors back catalog.

[@pippin1969]

I hope one of your intentions is return visit to Harris & Harris…..Victoria

[@SavidgeReads]

Not an intention, a plan. Kate and I have already started plotting possible dates/times of year.