Crazy4reading New Adventure in 2016 for 75 books

I am back for another year. I have an adventure this year. I am in the process of moving and all my books are in boxes. I have them sorted by author's last name and will be packing them up for my move. I have a lot of books and will need to make room in my new place. Not sure if I will have room for all of them. My goal for this year is to read as many of my own books so I can donate them to the libraries.

This is how my books will look in my new place:



And not just one shelf but a few. I never realized how many books I own.

My Ticker:

Books read from my mountains:
1. Along came a spider by James Patterson
2. Cat Among the Pigeons by Agatha Christie
3. Cat in the Crypt by Ben Baglio
4. Otherwise known as Sheila the Great by Judy Blume
5. Allegiant by Veronica Roth

Books read for Book Club:
1. A Hundred Flowers by Gail Tsukiyama
2. The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan-Philipp Sendker
3. The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty
4. Away by Amy Bloom

Books received as gifts:

Books acquired from book store:
1. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J. K. Rowling
2. Among the Wicked: A Kate Burkholder Novel by Linda Castillo
3.

Books acquired from library book sales:
1. The Secret Between us by Barbara Delinsky
2. Kill me if you can by James Patterson
3. The Hitler of History by John Lukacs
4. Cross Country by James Patterson

Early Reviewer books
1. Dark Matter: A Novel by Blake Crouch
2. Spirit Level by Sarah N. Harvey
3. I almost Forgot about you: A Novel by Terry McMillan
4. Entwined: Sisters and secrets in the silent world by Joyce Wallace Scott

Books acquired from co-worker's daughter:
I received these books in March. It took me awhile to catalog them into LT. I finally realized I could catalog them using the app and it went so much quicker. So here is the list:

1. Swan for the Money by Donna Andrews
2. Candy By Kevin Brooks
3. The Thin Woman by Dorothy Cannell
4. Perry Mason in the case of too many murders by Thomas Chastain
5. Chamomile Mourning by Laura Childs
6. Steeped in Evil by Laura Childs
7. The Black Sheep's Redemption by Lynette Eason
8. Apple Turnover Murder by Joanne Fluke
9. Death is Disposable by Evan Marshall
10. A Ruling Passion by Judith Michael
11. Annie's Rainbow by Fern Michaels
12. The Unquiet by J. D. Robb
13. The Search by Nora Roberts
14. Honest Illusions by Nora Roberts
15. Carolina Mist by Mariah Stewart
16. The Gentle Art of a Servant's heart by Charles R. Swindoll
17. Hot Flash Holidays by Nancy Thayer
18. Nowhere to Hide by Carlene Thompson
19. Ten Beach Road by Wendy Wax
20. Enchanted Afternoon by Susan Wiggs
21. The True Love Quilting Club by Lori Wilde
22. Megan Meade's Guide to the McGowan Boys by Kate Brian
23. The Late Edition: The Godmothers by Fern Michaels
24. Tempted: It Girl by Cecily von Ziegesar
25. The Gentle art of a Servant's heart by Charles R. Swindoll
26. FAmily Affair by Debbie Macomber
27. Harvest Moon: A Virgin River novel by Robyn Carr
28. The Butterfly Sister by Amy Gail Hansen
29. Sticky Fingers: Roxy Abruzzo by Nancy Martin
30. Just Breathe by Dee Davis
31. Life A la Mode by Linda Lenhoff
32. Dead Girls Don't wear Diamonds by Nancy Martin
33. See Isabelle Run by Elizabeth Bloom
34. Missing Justice by Alafair Burke
35. Kaleidoscope: A countess by Dorothy Gilman
36. Immortal Bad Boys by Rebecca York
37. The Trouble with Mary by Millie Criswell
38. The Summerhouse by Jude Deveraux
39. Wedding Day Murder by Leslie Meier
40. The Pursuit of Alice Thrift by Elinor Lipman

Going to continue List at Post #59.

JANUARY
1. A Hundred Flowers by Gail Tsukiyama
2. Along came a spider by James Patterson
3. Cat Among the Pigeons by Agatha Christie

FEBRUARY
1. Cat in the Crypt by Ben Baglio
2.Otherwise known as Sheila the Great by Jude Blume
3. The Art of hearing heartbeats by Jan-Philipp Sendker
4. The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty

MARCH
1.Nine Rules to break when romancing a Rake By Sarah MacLean
2. Away by Amy Bloom
3. Allegiant by Veronica Roth
4. No Place to Hide by Susan Lewis

APRIL
1. The Gentle Art of a Servant's Heart By Charles Swindoll
2. Junie B. Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentime by Barbara Parks
3. Ricky Martin Scrapbook in words and pictures by Anna M. Raso
4. Chosen by PC Cast
5. Days of Blood and Starlight by Laini Taylor

MAY
1. Dreams of Gods & Monsters by Laini Taylor
2. A Pizza the size of the Sun by Jack Prelutsky
3. The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett
4. Contact by Carl Sagan
5. The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
6. I'd tell you I love you but then I'd have to kill you by Ally Carter
7. Plum Spooky by Janet Evanovich
8. Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs

JUNE
1. The Accidental by Ali Smith

JULY
1. Pyramid: A Novel (Jack Howard) by David Gibbins

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

Monica most of those books look enormous from this distance!
Nice to see you back again for 2016. xx

Wow, that's a bookshelve. Wishing you a fabulous reading year, Monica.

Welcome back!

Have a great year and good luck with the move!

>9 PaulCranswick: Thank you, they do look enormous. At least they aren't my actual books.

>10 Ameise1: Thanks!

>11 drneutron: Great to be back!

>12 mstrust: Thanks, I am glad to be back. Hoping my reading goes better this year.

Lovely to see you back for another great year of reading, Monica!

Good luck on whittling down your mountains of books. I'm trying to do the same although I intend to use my library too, especially for e-books and audiobooks.

Hi Monica, nice to see you again my dear.

>14 lkernagh: Thank you!! It is great to be back Lori.

>15 thornton37814: I too use my library. I belong to our library book club so once a month I read a book from the library. I do it for the audios too.

>16 johnsimpson: HI John, good to see you too.

>17 Ameise1: Happy New Year to you!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!

Happy New Year, Monica

Happy new year! How are you doing?

Have a wonderful bookfilled 2016, Monica.

>19 BLBera:, >20 mellymel171328:, >21 PaulCranswick: Thanks! I hope you had a great New Years!!

>20 mellymel171328: I am doing well. Just gearing up to move. I haven't been reading as much as I would like to. How are you doing?

Well I finished my first book of the year. It has been a very slow start for me. I will be moving between now and March. I have been trying to get things packed and get rid of things but I keep putting it off. Since I have had my boot off it has still been hard in walking. If I sit for too long my ankles stiffen up. I am hoping I can take some pictures of my new place before any work is done so I can share them with you. I am now just waiting to hear from my agent to discuss the contract that was presented to us.

Okay on with my review:

1. A Hundred Flowers by Gail Tsukiyama

This was a great book to start the year off for our library book club. I have never read a book by Gail Tsukiyama. I am not that familiar with China's history either. I really enjoyed this book right from the start. I started reading the book but then borrowed the audio from Overdrive to finish the book in time for my book club meeting.

A Hundred Flowers is a novel with a wide variety of characters. You have Wei, Kai Ying, Tao, Song, Sheng, and Suyin. Kai Ying, Tao and Wei are dealing with Sheng being imprisoned for not believing in the new regime in China. Song is a neighbor who is like family. Suyin is a teenage girl who sees Kai Ying while at the hospital. She follows Kai Ying home one day from the market.

Suyin is pregnant and goes into labor while following Kai Ying. The bond that is formed between these characters is very heart warming. I will be looking for more books by Gail Tsukiyama.

4 stars

Here are the books I am still reading:

Along came a spider by James Patterson
No Place to Hide: A Novel by Susan Lewis
Pretend you don't see her by Mary Higgins Clark
Cat among Pigeons by Agatha Christie
Quirkology by Richard Wiseman

Since this is a long weekend I was hoping to finish 2 books. One down and only one more to go.

Best of luck with the move! And your #1 read sounds really interesting - thanks for the review!

Happy weekend, Monica. Stay safe and warm.

2. Along Came a Spider by James Patterson

My second book by James Patterson and I was not disappointed in this one either. I have finally met Dr. Alex Cross. This book kept me guessing as to who was guilty. I could tell that there was a twist in this book but I wasn't able to figure it out right away.

Alex Cross gets assigned to a kidnapping at an elite school in Washington DC even though he already has a case. It seems like a cut and dry case and that it could be solved quickly. That is not what happens.

There are some many twists in this book that it kept me on my toes. I will be continuing this series.

4 stars

I am currently reading:

Cat Among Pigeons by Agatha Christie
Pretend you don't see her by Mary Higgins Clark
Quirkology by Richard Wiseman
No Place to Hide: A Novel by Susan Lewis
Allegiant by Veronica Roth

I also need to read:
Pyramid by David Gibbins
Plus my other ER books.

>22 crazy4reading: tired my youngest is turning a year old tomorrow so I haven't done much in reading either. Mostly audio books while I clean. Exciting moving. It is always so draining.

Hi Monica, happy Sunday my dear, sending love and hugs.

>28 johnsimpson: Thanks John. Hope you had a good Sunday!

>27 mellymel171328: Happy late birthday to your youngest. I need to listen to more audio books. Still waiting to hear about my house.

I finished my third book this weekend. Finally getting around to posting my review:

#3. Cat Among the Pigeons by Agatha Christie

I love a good mystery and Cat among Pigeons is just that. Agatha Christie is one mystery writer I enjoy reading.

There is not just one murder, but three murders in a prestigious English school, Meadowbank. The book starts out with meeting the characters before they are in school.

I enjoyed the story and how it was written. I kept trying to figure out who did it and I love the fact that I didn't know until the very end.

5 stars

I am currently reading one of my ER books No Place to Hide by Susan Lewis and I am enjoying it. I am only up to Chapter 2 and finding it interesting. I have a few more books to read too.

I am still waiting to hear about my house. IF I could get a more definitive date on when I would be moving I would start packing up more. I don't want to live out of boxes for too long. Hoping to hear something this week.

Happy weekend, Monica.

I finished 2 books this weekend. I was packing up some books and decided to take 2 short children's or young reader books. Now I can donate them to either a school or library.

4. Cat in the Crypt by Ben Baglio

I really enjoyed this book. It was a cute story about a missing cat and how everyone in the parish was seeing a white/gray cat. The new priest is allergic to cats and doesn't want a cat. I am glad I took the time to read it.

5 stars

5. Otherwise known as Sheila the Great by Judy Blume

I love Judy Blume books. This is a great story of a young girl and how she thinks. She has fears but doesn't like to admit it. She has an older sister and this made me think of time about my older sister and how I felt she could ruin things for me or acted like she was the best.

5 stars

I am still reading my ER book No place to Hide and I also need to start reading my Book club book. The art of hearing heartbeats by Jan-Philip Sendker

I finished another book for February.

6. The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan-Philipp Sendker

My first book by this author and I don't think I have ever read one that was translated from a different language. I was pleasantly surprised by this book.

You meet Julia who is looking for her father. He just left one day and never returned. This is a very moving story about love and how it survives through so many different changes. There are so many different facets in this book I cannot begin to delve into all of them. I am glad my book club read this book this month.

5 stars.

Still reading my ER book No Place to Hide and will be picking up Allegiant I need to finish it before the last movie comes out and I still need to see the other 2 movies. I think I need to see if my library happens to have them on DVD.

>34 crazy4reading: Dang, a BB. My local library has it as an audiobook. Wishing you a lovely day, Monica.

>35 Ameise1: I listened to the audiobook while I also had the book to read. I enjoyed the audio.

>36 crazy4reading: Good to know. Thanks so much, Monica.

#7. The Chaperone by Laura Moriarty

I most likely would not have picked this book up to read if I had seen it at the library. This was our library book club's book for March. I borrowed it from Overdrive because there weren't enough copies to go around to all the members. I enjoyed the audio book very much. The narrator Elizabeth McGovern did a phenomenal job with this book. She has the perfect voice for the Chaperone.

I found myself laughing especially when Louise Brooks made a few of her off hand comments. I never even heard of Louise Brooks until I read this book. I guess some names of famous people just don't register when I read about them. I enjoyed this book and taking a look back at a time when life was different.

To think that you could go to jail for certain things makes you realize just how far America has changed over the years.

5 stars

I am still reading Allegiant by Veronica Roth.

Happy weekend, Monica.

Have a wonderful Easter.

Monica, I wish you a fabulous weekend.

Happy Easter Monica, sending love and hugs my dear.

Stopping by to wish you a Happy Easter Monica!

>39 Ameise1: thank you for the beautiful picture of flowers.

>40 PaulCranswick:, >41 Ameise1:, >42 johnsimpson:, >43 lkernagh: Thank you for the Easter Wishes. I hope you all have a Happy Easter too!

Well I sure haven't posted in awhile. I have finished a few books. Going to post some tonight before heading to bed.

#8. Away by Amy Bloom

My book club always has the most interesting books. This is another one I probably wouldn't have picked up on my own. I enjoyed listening to the story of a woman that comes to America from Russia and then learns that her daughter is still alive. Her journey from New York to Siberia is very interesting. The events and things she encounter make for a very intriguing adventure.

3 stars

I have a few more reviews to finish up. I have been busy with preparing to move and just haven't taken the time to stop in and post. Hope to post one more tonight.

#9. Nine Rules to Break when Romancing a Rake by Sarah MacLean

I loved this story. I was laughing and rooting for our heroine Lady Calpurnia. This is my first book by Sarah MacLean and I think I have found another great romance author.

Lady Calpurnia is a young lady in London whose season has passed and has never married or been in a serious relationship. Her brother tells her to create a list of things she would like to do but he doesn't expect her to actually go through with doing the things listed. Some of the items are things we wouldn't think twice about doing. Entering a men's pub. Drinking Whiskey etc.

Lady Calpurnia has a younger sister who is engaged to a Duke and this is what starts her thinking about her life. The man of her dreams Gabriel St. John is a notorious rake and she remembers the first time she met him. I know I will be looking into more books by Sarah MacLean

5 stars

I am now reading Chosen House of Night by PC and Kristen Cast

I believe I have more reviews to post. I am still in the process of gearing up to move. Hoping my settlement date will be Monday 4/11. If it is I will be taking time off to clean and get the new place ready. Plus I have to find people to help me move all my stuff.

Here are some reviews. Well I finished a few short books this weekend:

#10. Junie B Jones and the Mushy Gushy Valentime by Barbara Park

This was a cute story. I read just so I could donate to the library.

4*

#11. Ricky Martin A scrapbook in words and pictures by Anne M. Raso

Well I love Ricky Martin and have looked and read this book so many times I figure I may as well just donate it. I need to make room for when I move. Not as much space to store so many book.

5 stars (Mainly because of all the great pictures)

I am reading but not as much as I would like to. I am moving and packing up my belongings. Hard to read while books are in boxes.

Oh I have to share this. A friend at work has a daughter who loves to read and had 3 boxes of books she was planning to donate to Purple Heart. She decided to give those boxes to me. My plan was to see which books I didn't own or have never read and donate the rest to the Friends of the Library. Well I hit the mother load. There were only 3 books in the boxes that I either read, owned or didn't want to keep. I think I added about 200 more books. It was like Christmas for me.

#12. Allegiant by Veronica Roth

I have mixed emotions about this book. I felt that this book moved slow. I enjoyed seeing things through Tris and Four eyes. That was the interesting part of the book.

I just didn't care for the ending. I was surprised.

3 stars

I still don't see how this series was made into a movie. I didn't find the whole series all that great. I saw the movie and I wasn't impressed with that one either. The movie ended differently. Not sure if I would have liked that ending better in the book or not.

Will post more reviews tomorrow.

Happy weekend, Monica.

I am going to post some reviews. I am way behind on them. They are now out of order from when I actually read them.

#13. The Gentle Art of a Servant's Heart by Charles Swindoll

I had decided to read this book so I could donate it and the pictures were very interesting.

3 stars

#14. No Place to Hide by Susan Lewis

This book started out with Justine in America. Her marriage is failing and she is starting over. As you progress in this book you start in present day and then go back 18 years to England. As you keep doing this the past goes from 18, 15, 10, etc. until you find out what happened to cause the turmoil in Justine's life.

I enjoyed the book even when you learn what happened and the tragedy was significant. I just didn't care for Justine and the way she would feel or talk about the problem. I felt she was very self centered and was angry that her son would do what he did. I didn't feel that she looked at everything or even at herself and how she was towards both her children.

I do feel that this book has many underlying meanings. There is bullying, intimidation, and the love of family. To see how her son was treated by his sister, cousins and 'friends', just because he wasn't like them or as talkative as them. I truly felt that he was asking for help. The parents were so wrapped up in their lives that they never noticed.

As a mom and reading about how Justine leaves England because she cannot deal with people looking at her or even talking about the incident. And supposedly doing this to protect her youngest daughter. I felt that Justine was running away. He is your son. Even though he is being mean to you; really look at him and listen to his words. He wanted you there and he needed you there. You proved to him that you really didn't love him. Even now I am tearing up as I think of the letter he wrote her in the end.

This book also has religious undertones but nothing that was too pushy. I didn't feel like I was being preached too.

4 stars

#15. Chosen (House of Night #3) by P C Cast

I enjoyed this book but I felt it was slow moving. I wish I had read this sooner. I can't wait to read the next book in this series.

4 stars

#16. Days of Blood & Starlight (Daughter of Smoke & Bone #2) by Laini Taylor

It has been awhile since I started this series and I was afraid that I would be lost. I actually remembered the first book as I was listening to this one. I enjoyed the banter between the characters. I was surprised by the ending.

I did get confused with some of the characters and who was talking at times. I was still able to figure out who was talking. I will be reading or listening to the 3rd book in this series.

4 stars

I am now listening to the 3 book Dreams of Gods & Monsters by Laini Taylor. I am also reading Contact by Carl Sagan along with a few other books.

Here to post some reviews.

#17 Dreams of Gods and Monsters by Laini Taylor

I really loved this whole series. I never would have read this book if it wasn't for a BINGO game I play on Goodreads. The characters are wonderfully written. I found myself laughing at the one liners. I have never read a book with angels, chimaera and other creatures. I was fascinated by them.

5 stars

#18 A Pizza the Size of the Sun by Jack Prelutsky

This was my daughter's book growing up. I just wanted to read it now that she is out of the house. I really enjoyed reading the poems. I read them aloud to my dog. I could visualize this book being read to children at story time or even at a library reading time. Some fun poems for children.

5 stars

I am reading The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett for the May Library book club. I am really enjoying it. I am still trying to get through Contact, Pyramid: A Novel (Jack Howard), Something Borrowed and a few others. Would love to finish a few this weekend.

I finished a few books and now just getting around to posting reviews.

#19. Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett

I have always wanted to read this book. I am glad our library book club chose this one. It is about a detective that gets hired by a woman who is part of a ring of thieves. The twists and turns the story takes made for an interesting ride.

5 stars

#20. Contact by Carl Sagan

I was surprised by how much this book mentions God and religion. I can't say that there were actual aliens in this book. It is suggested but not definite. Interesting story of receiving a radio transmission from space and deciphering the code. I am glad I read the book but it wasn't quite what I was expecting.

3 stars

#21. Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

Well I decided to listen to the audio of this book on my phone since I was going to be painting. I enjoyed the story quite a bit. I had heard good things about this book and series and decided to start reading/listening to it. I found myself picturing the actual scenes while listening to the story. Now I will have to look at the other books in the series.

5 stars

I finished a few books the past few days. Here is one of them:

#22. I'd tell you I'd Love you but then I'd have to kill you by Ally Carter

Wow!! As soon as I started reading this book I was enjoying it. I found myself laughing. This is a story about Gallagher Academy which is a school for girls. It is different then your usual private school. These girls are geniuses and being trained to be spies.

I loved the fact that this book is about girls in grades 7 on. The main girls are the girls in the Sophomore class. Cammie who is known as the Chameleon, because people don't notice her, is the one who meets a normal boy and 'falls in love'.

The town near the school thinks the school is for snooty girls. So they usually don't socialize with them. I enjoyed the girls using what they have learned to look into this 'normal' boy to make sure he wasn't a spy. I know I will be continuing with this series.

5 stars

#23. Plum Spooky by Janet Evanovich

I love the Stephanie Plum books. Plum Spooky you have Diesel back in the picture going after Wolf. Wolf is able to hurt and control people. I enjoyed this book and found myself laughing out loud.

5 stars

#24. Cry Wolf by Patricia Briggs

I seem to always find new series to start. I haven't finished the Mercy Thompson's series and now I am enjoying The Alpha & Omega series. I enjoyed this book a lot. I actually sat here and listened even though I was headed out to the store. This series is about the Alpha and Omega's in the packs. Not sure when I will read the next book.

5 stars

I finished another book. I am only 7 books behind in trying to reach 75 for this year.

#25. The Accidental by Ali Smith

I am not sure what I thought about this book. I enjoyed parts of it but it wasn't one that I didn't want to put down. I didn't understand how the people changed after meeting Amber. I may giver Ali Smith's other books a try but not positive I will.

3 stars.

I didn't know that this one was on the 1001 books to read list. I like surprises like that.

I am currently reading Pyramid: A Novel (Jack Howard) by David Gibbins. I jut started it on Tuesday and only on Chapter 3.

>52 crazy4reading: Glad you liked The Maltese Falcon. That was my first from Hammett and I really like his style.
Sounds like you're going to reach 75 books by the end of the year. Good luck!

Well my reading seems to be at a standstill. I don't seem to have the time to read or better yet, Netflix has had all my attention. My daughter got me into Dexter and I keep watching it. I am finally on the last season so hopefully I will get some reading done this week.

I also took in another dog to help a friend of my son's. The dog isn't too bad but trying to give walks to just one dog does not go over too well. Plus I still haven't moved into my new place so that is adding to my stress.

I have been reading Pyramid: A Novel (Jack Howard) by David Gibbins for awhile now. It is interesting but just not one that has been able to hold my attention for long periods at a time. I think I have about 4-5 chapters left, give or take a few. Would love to finish the book up this weekend.

Continuation from >2 crazy4reading:

Books acquired from co-worker's daughter:
I received these books in March. It took me awhile to catalog them into LT. I finally realized I could catalog them using the app and it went so much quicker. So here is the list Continued:

41. Saffron Skies by Lesley Lokko
42. The Secret Lives of Fortunate Wives by Sarah Strohmeyer
43. Emma's Secret by Barbara Taylor Bradford
44. A Date on Cloud Nine by Jenna McKnight
45. Carolina Isle by Jude Deveraux
46. Goodnight, Sweetheart by Suzanne Simmons
47. Holly Lane by Toni Blake
48. Savannah Breeze: A novel by Mary Kay Andrews
49. Cape Light by Thomas Kinkade
50. Northern Lights by Nora Roberts
51. Halfway to Forever by Karen Kingsbury
52. Necessary Changes by Mary Kay McComas
53. Perry Mason in the case of Too many murders by Thomas Chastain
54. High Tide (Fear Street) by R. L. Stine
55. Nutty as a fruitcake by Mary Daheim
56. Deja Vu (Sisterhood) by Fern Michaels
57. Fatal Disclosure by Sandra Robbins
58. Drip Dead by Christy Evans
59. Cheaper by the Dozen by Frank B. Gilbreth
60. Summer People by Elin Hilderbrand
61. Abandon the Dark by Marta Perry
62. Still Life by Louise Penny

I still have more to add and will try to add more later.

>59 crazy4reading:, That's a nice book haul Monica.

>60 johnsimpson: I think I still have about 100 or more to add.

Continuation from >59 crazy4reading:

Books acquired from co-worker's daughter:
I received these books in March. It took me awhile to catalog them into LT. I finally realized I could catalog them using the app and it went so much quicker. So here is the list Continued:

63. The Whole Enchilada by Diane Mott Davidson
64. A Place called home by Jo Goodman
65. Single in Suburbia by Wendy Wax
66. The Chocolate Cupid Killings by JoAnna Carl
67. Every Crooked Nanny by Kathy Hogan Trocheck
68. The Deputy's Duty by Terri Reed
69. A Week From Sunday by Dorothy Garlock
70. The House on Main Street by Shirlee McCoy
71. Going Overboard by Christina Skye
72. Simply Irresistible: A Lucky Harbor Novel by Jill Shalvis
73. Full of Grace: A Novel by Dorothea Benton Frank
74. The Island: A Novel by Elin Hilderbrand
75. Scribbler of Dreams by Mary E. Pearson
76. Dark Visions: The Strange Power by L. J. Smith
77. The Beach Trees by Karen White
78. No Cooperation from the Cat by Marian Babson
79. Nora Jane: A Life in Stories by Ellen Gilchrist
80. Dear Emily by Fern Michaels
81. Follow the Stars Home by Luanne Rice
82. Till Death Do us Bark by Judi McCoy
83. M is for Malice by Sue Grafton
84. Something Borrowed by Emily Griffin
85. The Observatory by Emily Grayson
86. Midnight Clear: A Callahan Garrity Mystery by Kathy Hogan Trocheck
87. Sunset in Tropez by Danielle Steel
88. Love in a Nutshell by Janet Evanovich
89. This side of Married by Rachel Pastan
90. A thin dark line by Tami Hoag
91. Irresistible Impulse by Robert K. Tanenbaum
92. The Unquiet by J.D. Robb and various authors
93. The Tears of Things by Ralph McInerny

Still have more to add.

#26. Pyramid: A Novel (Jack Howard) by David Gibbins

I have had this book for awhile. I had trouble getting into the book. I have not read any books by David Gibbins before so I didn't know what to expect. I enjoyed the characters and the interactions between them. I found the long history descriptions a tad boring. I understand having to give background information but most of it was just too long. I enjoyed the end when all the action started.

I am not sure if I had possibly read the previous books if that would have made a difference in enjoying the book. I will say if you enjoy the long winded information then this book is one you could possibly enjoy.

3 stars

I didn't realize that I had this book for about a year. I had started it a few time but something always interrupted me from reading it. I knew I had to finish it because it was an ER book. Now I only have 6 books left to read and review.

I also have to post the list of books I have purchased this year. I don't think I have bought that many. Maybe about 6 books. And next month is my Thingaversary so I will be buying books then too.

Still working on the list of books I got for free: Continuation from >62 crazy4reading:

94. Julie and Romeo get lucky by Jeanne Ray
95. Someone Like you by Barbara Bretton
96. Thirteen Reasons why by Jay Asher
97. McNally's gamble by Lawrence Sanders
98. Dusted to Death by Barbara Colley
99. Rest in Pizza by Chris Cavender
100. Don't die under the apple tree by Amy Patricia Meade

I am going to stop there for now because I am tired and want to read a little before bed. I am working on I almost Forgot about you by Terry McMillan.

Well I haven't finished adding to that list of books that I started and today I picked up 2 large boxes of books from a friends house. She had a yard sale and didn't sell any so she just gave them away. She left them at the end of her curb and send a facebook message to her friends that like to read. I didn't check until this morning and was surprised to find the boxes still there. I don't know how many books there are but now I have to sort through them and also catalog them. I plan to donate some to the Friends of the Library. There are cookbooks and I really don't think I will keep them. I am now officially a book hoarder!!

Congratulations!

>66 mstrust: Thanks!!

Well I have officially moved into my new place!! Now comes the process of emptying boxes and putting things away. My daughter started putting my books on the shelf for me. My spare bedroom is right now going to be my storage area for books and other items I need to find a place for. It is looking like a nice little reading nook!! I started organizing my kitchen and realized I still need to bring over my toaster and a few other small appliances. I am so excited. Plus I don't have any internet at home until hopefully Wed. Not much reading is getting done right now.

I never made it on here to post my review. I actually forgot which book it was. Here is one review so far.

#27. Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter

This book was okay. Not one of my favorites. Not sure it it was just me not enjoying the way it was written.

3 stars.

I did finish 3 more books and will post reviews for them sometime this week...

I also noticed that my tickers aren't updating.

Hi Monica, have a lovely Thanksgiving my dear.

Okay so here are some books that I finished but never posted my reviews of:

#28. I almost forgot about you by Terry McMillan

I finally finished this book. I started this book awhile ago and then I moved and I just didn't have the time to devote to reading it. I enjoyed I Almost Forgot About you. This was my first book by Terry McMillan and I loved it!! I found myself laughing out loud and also seeing myself in somethings she did or said.

This is the story of a mature woman thinking about her past relationships and wanting to contact them just to see how they are doing now. Here interactions with her exes were great.

I will look for more books by Terry McMillan.

5 stars

#29. Come Home by Lisa Scottoline

I enjoyed this book. It was about a woman who was divorced and then her one step daughter arrives distraught because her father was killed. I found the story interesting and enjoyed the characters. I will be trying more books by Lisa Scottoline.

5 stars

#30. Major Pettigrew's Last Stand by Helen Simonson

I really enjoyed this story. I found myself loving the characters and the interactions with each other. I felt that this story touched on many aspects of human nature. I could see how some of the things even relate now. The way some people still treat others because their hair is different, they have an accent, different religion, darker complexion etc.

I loved how Major Pettigrew realized how he was just like others and doing the things he did because of wanting to appear equal to his neighbors. I am glad that we read this book for our book club.

5 stars

I know I am not going to reach 75 books this year but I sure have enjoyed the books I have read this year.

All that really matters is that you enjoyed the journey!

Wouldn't it be nice if 2017 was a year of peace and goodwill.
A year where people set aside their religious and racial differences.
A year where intolerance is given short shrift.
A year where hatred is replaced by, at the very least, respect.
A year where those in need are not looked upon as a burden but as a blessing.
A year where the commonality of man and woman rises up against those who would seek to subvert and divide.
A year without bombs, or shootings, or beheadings, or rape, or abuse, or spite.

2017.

Festive Greetings and a few wishes from Malaysia!

>72 PaulCranswick: Paul thanks so much for the post. I love it!! Hope you had a wonderful Holiday.

My daughter and her husband went to London over the Christmas Holiday and I cannot wait to see her pictures. She has been sending me snapchats and I have enjoyed viewing them.

I also found some free books at work. They were sitting on the table in the kitchen. Of course I picked them up. I couldn't resist. These are the books I picked up:

How Sweet it is by Sophie Gunn
Sweet Trouble by Susan Mallery
The Wicked Games of a Gentleman by Jillian Hunter

Looking forward to your continued company in 2017.
Happy New Year!

Happy New Year Monica, the new page challenge thread is up my dear.

>74 PaulCranswick: & >75 johnsimpson: Happy New Year! Thanks! Going to my new threads now.