Inspired by the now defunct Fantasy Is More Fun and by The Geeky Blogger's Book Blog, I decided a few years ago to track my book expenses. I'll do a wrap up post at the end of each month.
I've given myself $40 real money each month to spend on books for myself, $40 for professional books - classroom use, teaching, and editing, $30 a month for books that are gifts, and $10 a month for blog giveaways. "Real money" being cash from my bank account as opposed to gift cards and store credits. Books that I borrowed from the library or a friend, and books received for review do not count against my purchases though I'll track them here as books acquired. Personal funds not spent will be added to the next month and any overages will be deducted from the next month; gift and blog cash however will reset each month.
Personal Cash - $40
Professional Cash - $40
Gift Cash - $10
Blog Cash - $30
Amazon Gift Cards -$0
Amazon Promotional Credit - $0
Audible Credit - 4
Paperbackswap.com Credits -10
Personal Cash Spent - $22.98
Professional Cash - $40.47
Gift Cash Spent - $0
Blog Cash Spent - $0
Amazon Gift Cards Spent - $0
Professional Cash - $40.47
Gift Cash Spent - $0
Blog Cash Spent - $0
Amazon Gift Cards Spent - $0
Amazon Gift Cards Received - $0
Amazon Promotional Credit Spent - $6
Amazon Promotional Credit Received - $6
Amazon Promotional Credit Received - $6
Audible Credit Spent - 1
Audible Credit Received - 1
Paperbackswap.com Credits Spent - 0
Paperbackswap.com Credits Received - 0
Audible Credit Received - 1
Paperbackswap.com Credits Spent - 0
Paperbackswap.com Credits Received - 0
ENDING FUNDS
Personal Cash - $17.02
Professional Cash - -.47
Gift Cash - $0
Blog Cash - $0
Amazon Gift Cards - $0
Professional Cash - -.47
Gift Cash - $0
Blog Cash - $0
Amazon Gift Cards - $0
Amazon Promotional Credit - $0
Audible Credit - 4
Paperbackswap.com Credits - 10
PURCHASED - PRINT, EBOOK & AUDIO
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy by Jason M. Satterfield, The Great Courses
I read five this month and another four I've read previously.
I read five this month and another four I've read previously.
REVIEW CONSIDERATION - PRINT, EBOOK & AUDIO
Shattered Bonds by Faith Hunter
Cursed by Frank Miller and Thomas Wheeler
I'm A Gnome! by Jessica Peill-Meininghaus and Poly Bernatene
The Complete Smoke Trilogy by Tanya Huff
The Art of Theft by Sherry Thomas
Catalyst by Jody Wallace
The Angels' Share by Ellen Crosby
Owl Be Home for Christmas by Donna Andrews
The Third Mrs. Durst by Ann Aguirre
Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker
The Unkindest Tide by Seanan McGuire
I've read three so far.
THE LIBRARY - PRINT, EBOOK & AUDIO
Cursed by Frank Miller and Thomas Wheeler
I'm A Gnome! by Jessica Peill-Meininghaus and Poly Bernatene
The Complete Smoke Trilogy by Tanya Huff
The Art of Theft by Sherry Thomas
Catalyst by Jody Wallace
The Angels' Share by Ellen Crosby
Owl Be Home for Christmas by Donna Andrews
The Third Mrs. Durst by Ann Aguirre
Mooncakes by Suzanne Walker
The Unkindest Tide by Seanan McGuire
I've read three so far.
THE LIBRARY - PRINT, EBOOK & AUDIO
Strangers in Death by J.D. Robb
The In Death Collection: Books 21 - 25 by J.D. Robb
The In Death Collection: Books 16 - 20 by J.D. Robb
Under Currents by Nora Roberts
A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas
Dang, I hadn't realized just how much I read from the library last month.
The In Death Collection: Books 21 - 25 by J.D. Robb
The In Death Collection: Books 16 - 20 by J.D. Robb
Under Currents by Nora Roberts
A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas
Dang, I hadn't realized just how much I read from the library last month.
KINDLE UNLIMITED
The Confectioner's Guild by Claire Luana
In the Market for Murder by T.E. Kinsey
Death Around the Bend by T.E. Kinsey
A Picture of Murder by T.E. Kinsey
The Burning Issue of the Day by T.E. Kinsey
I've read all but the Luana book.
WON OR GIFTED
Nothing
I am blown away by how much reading I did last month, especially when you consider that three of the books I read were bundles. I'm not sure how I read so much but I think I need a life, lol. At least I did well budget-wise. :)
How did you do last month buying and reading books?
I am blown away by how much reading I did last month, especially when you consider that three of the books I read were bundles. I'm not sure how I read so much but I think I need a life, lol. At least I did well budget-wise. :)
How did you do last month buying and reading books?
Looks like you had a great July. I've been trying to catch up on library, Kindle Unlimited and NetGalley/Edelweiss books. So much reading to do! Hope August is a good month for you.
ReplyDeleteThanks Yvonne, you too!
DeleteThat's a lot of reading! I've been reading less so maybe you're picking up my slack? lol
ReplyDeleteHeh, maybe I am. :D
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