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I had so much fun doubling up last week that I decided to make it a thing. So welcome to Down The TBR Hole #41-60. What is Down The TBR Hole, you ask? It is where I grab 20 books from my ridiculously long TBR list on GoodReads and decide if I am keeping or removing the books. Want to catch up? Click here to go to the last post. As a reminder, here are the rules:

I am starting with 4,676 books this week, and honestly, I have a ton on my kindle app just waiting for me to add to my TBR list. But maybe I should wait until I remove some more first. Or I could read them and then they won’t ever have to make it to this list. I’ll try that one. Let’s get started.

1. Everyday Peace: Standing Firm in His Provision by Katie Orr

You saw another one of Katie Orr’s studies last week. I have had the pleasure of doing the Philippians study with Katie and love the FOCUSed15 method. I can always use some peace in my life, so I am keeping this one.

2. Anxious for Nothing: Finding Calm in a Chaotic World by Max Lucado

I believe I got this book one month in my Sparkle Hustle Grow box. I don’t subscribe to it anymore, but it was great getting a new book each month. Most of the time, they were geared towards business owners. I have heard good things about Max Lucado, so I look forward to reading this book. I am keeping it.

3. Getting to Yes: Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In by Roger Fisher

Apparently, I own this book. But I am not interested in reading it. I am removing it and maybe one day since I own the physical copy, I will get to it.

4. Critical Chain by Eliyahu M. Goldratt

This book was going to be a book club read, but we never made it to this one. I honestly don’t think it will be something I want to read, so I am going to be removing it.

5. God at Work: Live Each Day with Purpose by Ken Costa

I think I heard about Ken Costa from a podcast; I’m not sure which one. I always see his books on my shelf and say I need to read them, and it just hasn’t happened yet. I am keeping this one even though I am not in a traditional work environment at the moment; it may still come in hand.

6. Know Your Why: Finding and Fulfilling Your Calling in Life by Ken Costa

I am okay on calling books for a while, so I am removing this one.

7. Rick Warren’s Bible Study Methods: 40 Days in the Word by Rick Warren

I always love a good book that can help me dig deeper into the Word, and I am a fan of Rick Warren. He is a great Bible teacher, so I am keeping this one.

8. Marriage and the Family: Biblical Essentials by Andreas Kostenberger

Marriage is the hardest thing I have ever done so I will take all the knowledge and wisdom anyone has on marriage. I am keeping this one.

9. Becoming a Woman of Influence: Making a Lasting Impact on Others by Carol Kent

I am not sure where this book came from or how it ended up on my list. I’m removing this one.

10. The Body is Not an Apology: The Power of Radical Self-Love by Sonya Renee Taylor

This book has been recommended quite a bit in some groups I am in on Facebook. Unfortunately, when I downloaded it on Hoopla and started to read it, I couldn’t get into it. Maybe it just wasn’t the right season. I’m removing it.

11. Insights on Romans by Charles R. Swindoll

This commentary was added when I took a free Romans from Dallas Theological Seminary. I didn’t end up needing the book, so I’m removing it.

12. Capital Gaines: Smart Things I Learned Doing Stupid Stuff by Chip Gaines

I absolutely loved The Magnolia Story by the Gaines, so it was a must that I added Chip’s book to my list. He is so funny on the show and in the book, but it’s also clear how smart he is. I am keeping this one.

13. Living Life on Purpose: Discovering God’s Best for Your Life by Lysa TerKeurst

This starts my long list of Lysa TerKeurst books. I love her. I’ve had the pleasure of hearing her teach. I’ve enjoyed I believe 1 or 2 of her books. But the last book I read from her, I did not enjoy as much as I expected. Which makes me wary of the others. With that said, I am removing this one.

14. Made to Crave: Satisfying Your Deepest Desire with God, Not Food by Lysa TerKeurst

Although I do love food, its not that big of an issue for me to read a book about overcoming it. I do have a physical copy of this book though, so maybe one day I will read it, but for now, I am removing it.

15. Unglued: Making Wise Choices in the Midst of Raw Emotions by Lysa TerKeurst

I am the first to admit that I sometimes let my emotions get the best of me. Even though I know I am not to be led by them. So I am keeping this one to learn more about how to control them.

16. It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered by Lysa TerKeurst

This is her newest book, and I already resonate with the title so much I know I will be reading this one hopefully soon. I am keeping it on the list.

17. What Happens When Women Say Yes to God: Experiencing Life in Extraordinary Ways by Lysa TerKeurst

I am removing this one.

18. What Happens When Women Walk in Faith: Trusting God Takes You to Amazing Places by Lysa TerKeurst

I am removing this one.

19. So Good They Can’t Ignore You: Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love by Cal Newport

I have always been such a big believe in hard work and that getting you where you need to go. Which is probably how this book ended up on my list. Now I believe you can do what you are passionate about AND work hard. So even though this is on almost all recommended list, I am removing it.

20. The Black Swan: The Impact of the Highly Improbable by Nassim Nicholas Taleb

This book has me on the fence. The reviews are some good and some bad. But the synopsis is just mysterious enough that it makes me want to read more. It seems like it will be more of a philosophy book, and I haven’t had much luck with those lately. But I’m keeping it, and we will see.

Final Count: Removing 11; Keeping 9

TBR down to 4,665

Have you read any of these books? Think I made a mistake removing one? Leave me a comment below and let’s chat.

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Welcome to Down the TBR Hole #21-40. Have you been feeling inspired to go through your list of books that you have to read? Or have you maybe found some books that I mentioned to add to your list? Need to catch up? Head here to see the last post. As a reminder, here are the rules:

I am starting this week with 4,678 books. Not sure how I ended up with more books than I started with last time. I’m sure this reading slump I am in is not helping. But of course, there is never a shortage of books to add to my list. I also skipped last week so let’s double up this week. Let’s get started.

1. Business Boutique: A Woman’s Guide to Making Money Doing What She Loves by Christy Wright

In a past life, I was all into finance and financial planning and thought that would be my career. I also owned my own business for a bit. I found Christy Wright by way of Dave Ramsey and started listening to her podcast. I started reading this book, but for whatever reason, I didn’t finish it. But from what I remember, it was good. I own it on Audible, so I’m keeping it.

2. The Secrets You Keep by Kate White

My best friend recommended this book to me. I think it took 15 years for me to realize that we no longer have the same taste in books. She leans heavy into suspense and psychological thrillers while I am more into non-fiction books and romance. But that doesn’t mean I won’t try and read one of her recommendations. But I wasted an audible credit on this one. Thirty minutes in and I could go further. I’m removing this one.

3. Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges by Amy Cuddy

This book was recommended to me by an SVP that I admired at my old job. She continuously kicked butt in a male-dominated world and specifically with a couple of challenging males that I had to work with daily that she had previous experience with. I’m forever thankful that she took the time out to help mentor me. I started to read this book after she recommended it, but we were so busy my projects took over my life, and I had to put the book down. But I have a physical copy of this book plus the Audible version so I’ll be keeping it.

4. The Goal: A Process of Ongoing Improvement by Eliyahu M. Goldratt

This was the first book that we were to read as a team at my old job. Recommended by the same SVP from above. The only problem was my team was crazy busy. We kept having to move the meeting that we had to talk about the book. I’m not even sure I had time to finish one chapter. I do remember that it had an interesting concept, and I also happen to own a physical copy and the Audible version. I think I will be keeping this one.

5. The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business by Charles Duhigg

This book has been on almost every recommendation list for businesses owners that I have come across. So I downloaded it on Audible. I feel like building habits is part of my theme for the year, so I am keeping this one.

6. The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change by Stephen R. Covey

Like the book above, I have yet to come across a list that didn’t have this book recommended. I think I downloaded this one on Audible at the same time as the last one. But it’s another one I haven’t had a chance to listen to. It’s a book on habits and fits my theme, so I’m keeping it.

7. God, Are You There? by Kay Arthur

I discovered Kay Arthur last year through Right Now Media and the inductive Bible study method. I instantly fell in love with her style and how her message of just using the Bible to interpret the Bible was so clear. I went on a hunt and ordered a few of her books (as you can tell). I did read one of them and enjoyed it so I will be keeping this one.

8. Lord, Teach Me to Study the Bible in 28 Days by Kay Arthur

While I think I understand already what she will teach in this book because of watching her studies, I am keeping this book since I have a physical copy of it. I also think it will be a quick read.

9. Discover the Bible for Yourself: Helpful Introductions to Every Book, Practical Approaches for Study, Applications for Everyday Life by Kay Arthur

You guessed it; I’m keeping this one.

10. Don’t Settle for Safe: Embracing the Uncomfortable to Become Unstoppable by Sarah Jakes Roberts

First and foremost, I stan for Sarah Jakes Roberts. If people can stan for musicians and actors, I can stan for a pastor. What I love about her is she keeps it honest. She made mistakes, and she had to work through them. I’ve read another book of hers and probably every sermon she has preached. Plus I’ve had the pleasure of seeing her teach in person. I’m keeping this one.

11. Brave Enough to Succeed: 40 Strategies for Getting Unstuck by Valorie Burton

My previous business mentor recommended this book to me. I’ve never connected with Burton based on what she posts on social media, but I was willing to give this book a chance. I wonder, would this help me with my reading slump? I’m feeling kind of stuck. I’m keeping it.

12. Simplify: Ten Practices to Unclutter Your Soul by Bill Hybels

This was the second book that was recommended by my business mentor. I was a Professional Organizer, so a book about organizing your soul? I’m all for it. I’m keeping this one.

13. Battlefield of the Mind Bible: Renew Your Mind Through the Power of God’s Word by Joyce Meyer

I started to read her book by the same title and knew I wanted to get the Bible as well. But I have the Bible and was using it when reading the book. I don’t think it belongs on this list anymore. I’m going to be removing it and putting it on my read list

14. Hebrews Bible Study Book: The Nearness of King Jesus by Lisa Harper

This is a bible study that I started but never finished. Honestly, the turnoff was I had to either rent the videos or pay a large sum to own the videos. For some reason, Lifeway has the video studies priced so high that I can’t always justify the cost. It was a good study, and I love Lisa Harper, especially after hearing her in person. I’m keeping this one with the hopes of one day being able to complete it.

15. Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Home: No-Nonsense Advice that Will Inspire You to Clean Like the Dickens by Thelma Meyer

I went through a phase where I was trying to do a better job at setting the atmosphere of my home. I already loved having a clean house, so I was open to see if there were alternative ways to doing things. So I felt like I was buying all the cleaning books. I’m removing it, but it will make some cute decor.

16. Clean My Space: The Secret to Cleaning Better, Faster, and Loving Your Home Every Day by Melissa Maker

Another book from my home cleaning phase. I’m removing it from my list but will keep it for decor.

17. How to Start a Home-based Professional Organizing Business by Dawn Noble

I might have mentioned a time or two that I previously had a Professional Organizing business. So although I bought this book while doing my research, I found so much info online that I didn’t need it. I’m removing it.

18. Stronger than the Struggle: Uncomplicating Your Spiritual Battle by Havilah Cunnington

I bought the study for this book after hearing Havilah speak. I enjoyed the study and wanted to read the book behind it, so I purchased it. I enjoy listening to her preach, and I expect the same from her books. I’ll be keeping it.

19. Anonymous: Jesus Hidden Years…And Yours by Alicia Britt Chole

A friend recommended this book to me after they enjoyed it. I haven’t had a chance to start reading it yet, but I do like the concept. I have a physical copy of this book, and I am keeping it.

20. Everyday Hope: Holding Fast to His Promise by Katie Orr

Now that I have done a study with Katie (Philippians study), I want to do all of her studies. She is an amazing Bible teacher. You will see next week that I have a few of her studies. I’m keeping this one.

Final count: Removing 5; Keeping 15; TBR down to 4,674

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