Book Forty Three
Day One Hundred and Five
Debbie Macomber "Hannah's List"
412 pages
Lisa gave me this book and told me it was a good read but I could read it whenever. Its the last day of 2010 so the library is closed until Sunday. So today is whenever...
Friday, December 31, 2010
Book Forty Two Done
Book Forty Two Done
Day One Hundred and Five
Janet Evanovich" Wicked Appetite"
313 pages
I began playing a game on my cell phone on Sunday that caused me to lose my mind and this book took longer than it should have. It was cute. It had a different main character but still written in her same funny style.
Day One Hundred and Five
Janet Evanovich" Wicked Appetite"
313 pages
I began playing a game on my cell phone on Sunday that caused me to lose my mind and this book took longer than it should have. It was cute. It had a different main character but still written in her same funny style.
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Book Forty Two
Book Forty Two
Day One Hundred
Janet Evanovich "Wicked Appetite"
313 pages
My friend Lisa and I devour her books whenever they come out... apparently this is a different main character from the others... weird.
Day One Hundred
Janet Evanovich "Wicked Appetite"
313 pages
My friend Lisa and I devour her books whenever they come out... apparently this is a different main character from the others... weird.
Book Forty One Done
Book Forty One Done
Day One Hundred
Nora Roberts "The Search"
488 pages
Just what I needed. A big book to get me through the weekend. I love her stories... and this was one above and beyond her normal work.
Day One Hundred
Nora Roberts "The Search"
488 pages
Just what I needed. A big book to get me through the weekend. I love her stories... and this was one above and beyond her normal work.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
Book Forty One
Book Forty One
Day Ninety Nine
Nora Roberts "The Search"
488 pages
Nora Roberts is one of my fall back authors. Her books are good, the story moves along well but I wouldn't put myself on the hold list at the library as each new one comes out.
Day Ninety Nine
Nora Roberts "The Search"
488 pages
Nora Roberts is one of my fall back authors. Her books are good, the story moves along well but I wouldn't put myself on the hold list at the library as each new one comes out.
Book Forty Done
Book Forty Done
Day Ninety Nine
Kristin Hannah "Winter Garden"
391 pages
Merry Christmas everyone! This was a really good book but incredibly sad.
Day Ninety Nine
Kristin Hannah "Winter Garden"
391 pages
Merry Christmas everyone! This was a really good book but incredibly sad.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Book Forty
Book Forty
Day Ninety Eight
Kristin Hannah "Winter Garden"
391 pages
She's up there on my favorites list. I will enjoy this Christmas weekend reading a book called Winter Garden.
Day Ninety Eight
Kristin Hannah "Winter Garden"
391 pages
She's up there on my favorites list. I will enjoy this Christmas weekend reading a book called Winter Garden.
Book Thirty Nine Done
Book Thirty Nine Done
Day Ninety Eight
Julie Klam " Please Excuse My Daughter"
257 pages
I did a lot of TV watching and stressing about work in these past twelve days. I also went to FL to see my family. This book was read but not with very much enthusiasm. It wasn't the books fault though. I just had too much other stuff on my mind. Its Christmas Eve today. Off to start a new one...
Day Ninety Eight
Julie Klam " Please Excuse My Daughter"
257 pages
I did a lot of TV watching and stressing about work in these past twelve days. I also went to FL to see my family. This book was read but not with very much enthusiasm. It wasn't the books fault though. I just had too much other stuff on my mind. Its Christmas Eve today. Off to start a new one...
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Book Thirty Nine
Book Thirty Nine
Day Eighty Six
Julie Klam "Please Excuse My Daughter"
257 pages
She wrote another book I just recently read.... You Had Me At Woof. Loved that one so figured she'd write another good memoir.
Day Eighty Six
Julie Klam "Please Excuse My Daughter"
257 pages
She wrote another book I just recently read.... You Had Me At Woof. Loved that one so figured she'd write another good memoir.
Book Thirty Eight Done
Book Thirty Eight Done
Day Eighty Six
Anita Shreve "Rescue"
288 pages
As I said... another great one. Good story line... loved the characters.
Day Eighty Six
Anita Shreve "Rescue"
288 pages
As I said... another great one. Good story line... loved the characters.
Book Thirty Eight
Book Thirty Eight
Day Eighty Six
Anita Shreve "Rescue"
288 pages
I've never met an Anita Shreve book I didn't like.
Day Eighty Six
Anita Shreve "Rescue"
288 pages
I've never met an Anita Shreve book I didn't like.
Book Thirty Seven Done
Book Thirty Seven Done
Day Eighty Six
Emma Donoghue "Room"
321 pages
It was written very well and it was extremely haunting. Its beyond comprehension that something like this can actually happen. Great book.... I highly recommend it.
Day Eighty Six
Emma Donoghue "Room"
321 pages
It was written very well and it was extremely haunting. Its beyond comprehension that something like this can actually happen. Great book.... I highly recommend it.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Book Thirty Seven
Book Thirty Seven
Day Eighty Five
Emma Donoghue "Room"
321 pages
I've heard a lot of good things about this book. Its similar to the JC Dugard story (Google it if you have to) but I think it might be told from the child's perspective... if its written well this is going to be haunting.
Day Eighty Five
Emma Donoghue "Room"
321 pages
I've heard a lot of good things about this book. Its similar to the JC Dugard story (Google it if you have to) but I think it might be told from the child's perspective... if its written well this is going to be haunting.
Book Thirty Six Done
Book Thirty Six Done
Day Eighty Five
Mona Simpson "My Hollywood"
369 pages
I limped through these pages dreaming of going to the library to get more books. I skimmed... I can see why the premise of the story is interesting but it just doesn't live up.
Day Eighty Five
Mona Simpson "My Hollywood"
369 pages
I limped through these pages dreaming of going to the library to get more books. I skimmed... I can see why the premise of the story is interesting but it just doesn't live up.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Book Thirty Six
Book Thirty Six
Day Eighty Three
Mona Simpson "My Hollywood"
369 pages
A People magazine pick...
Day Eighty Three
Mona Simpson "My Hollywood"
369 pages
A People magazine pick...
Book Thirty Five Done
Book Thirty Five
Day Eighty Three
Nick Hornby "Juliet, Naked"
406 pages
Two thumbs up... a little slow in a few parts but it was a good story. Can't see how it would be a good movie but I'm sure someone will try.
Day Eighty Three
Nick Hornby "Juliet, Naked"
406 pages
Two thumbs up... a little slow in a few parts but it was a good story. Can't see how it would be a good movie but I'm sure someone will try.
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Book Thirty Five
Book Thirty Five
Day Seventy Nine
Nick Hornby "Juliet, Naked"
406 pages
He wrote High Fidelity...
Day Seventy Nine
Nick Hornby "Juliet, Naked"
406 pages
He wrote High Fidelity...
Book Thirty Four Done
Book Thirty Four Done
Day Seventy Nine
Whoopi Goldberg "Is It Just Me? Or is it nuts out there?
195 pages
She said she didn't want to come across as a complaining celebrity... she succeeded for the celebrity part. She just sounded like someone who wanted to write down everything that annoys her. And while she may be right on a lot of it, I just didn't care that much.
Day Seventy Nine
Whoopi Goldberg "Is It Just Me? Or is it nuts out there?
195 pages
She said she didn't want to come across as a complaining celebrity... she succeeded for the celebrity part. She just sounded like someone who wanted to write down everything that annoys her. And while she may be right on a lot of it, I just didn't care that much.
Saturday, December 4, 2010
Book Thirty Four
Book Thirty Four
Day Seventy Eight
Whoopi Goldberg "Is It Just Me? Or is it nuts out there?
195 pages
I find Whoopi to be funny and honest... hope her book is the same!
Day Seventy Eight
Whoopi Goldberg "Is It Just Me? Or is it nuts out there?
195 pages
I find Whoopi to be funny and honest... hope her book is the same!
Book Thirty Three Done
Book Thirty Three
Day Seventy Eight
James Patterson "Don't Blink"
370 pages
Another great page turner from the master of suspense...
Day Seventy Eight
James Patterson "Don't Blink"
370 pages
Another great page turner from the master of suspense...
Book Thirty Three
Book Thirty Three
Day Seventy Eight
James Patterson "Don't Blink"
370 pages
I'm a sucker for James Patterson...
Day Seventy Eight
James Patterson "Don't Blink"
370 pages
I'm a sucker for James Patterson...
Book Thirty Two Done
Book Thirty Two
Day Seventy Eight
Jonathan Franzen "Freedom"
562 pages
562 pages... that's a long book. And there aren't very many chapters or section breaks. It's hard for me to read a book like that. But overall it was good. I like the way he told you a story and then 100 pages later you may hear a part of that story from another person and learn something very interesting about it.
Day Seventy Eight
Jonathan Franzen "Freedom"
562 pages
562 pages... that's a long book. And there aren't very many chapters or section breaks. It's hard for me to read a book like that. But overall it was good. I like the way he told you a story and then 100 pages later you may hear a part of that story from another person and learn something very interesting about it.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Book Thirty Two
Book Thirty Two
Day Seventy One
Jonathan Franzen "Freedom"
562 pages
An Oprah book club pick... I'm a sucker for an Oprah pick!
Day Seventy One
Jonathan Franzen "Freedom"
562 pages
An Oprah book club pick... I'm a sucker for an Oprah pick!
Book Thirty One Done
Book Thirty One
Day Seventy One
Julie Klam "You Had Me At Woof"
226 pages
I knew this one was going to make me cry. This was an excellent book. Reading a book written by a dog lover about dogs is like having a conversation with an old friend. I would like to read her other book.
Day Seventy One
Julie Klam "You Had Me At Woof"
226 pages
I knew this one was going to make me cry. This was an excellent book. Reading a book written by a dog lover about dogs is like having a conversation with an old friend. I would like to read her other book.
Book Thirty One
Book Thirty One
Day Seventy One
Julie Klam "You Had Me At Woof"
226 pages
The subtitle to this book is "How Dogs Taught Me the Secrets of Happiness". I can't wait to read this one!
Day Seventy One
Julie Klam "You Had Me At Woof"
226 pages
The subtitle to this book is "How Dogs Taught Me the Secrets of Happiness". I can't wait to read this one!
Book Thirty Done
Book Thirty
Day Seventy One
Caitlin Macy "Spoiled"
220 pages
Yet another short story author that forgets when you only have 15-40 pages to tell a story you have to suck the reader in on the first page.
Day Seventy One
Caitlin Macy "Spoiled"
220 pages
Yet another short story author that forgets when you only have 15-40 pages to tell a story you have to suck the reader in on the first page.
Thursday, November 25, 2010
Book Thirty
Book Thirty
Day Sixty Nine
Caitlin Macy "Spoiled"
220 pages
Another story story book... why do I do this to myself? I don't like short stories and yet I think I've read 3-4 books of them since I started this. Well... let's see how she does.
Day Sixty Nine
Caitlin Macy "Spoiled"
220 pages
Another story story book... why do I do this to myself? I don't like short stories and yet I think I've read 3-4 books of them since I started this. Well... let's see how she does.
Book Twenty Nine Done
Book Twenty Nine
Day Sixty Nine
Diana, Liz, Amanda and Dan Welch "The Kids Are All Right"
331 pages
This book was fantastic. It was so awesome to read the synopsis of their lives from four different point of views. The things they remembered and the ones they didn't... this was a great read.
Day Sixty Nine
Diana, Liz, Amanda and Dan Welch "The Kids Are All Right"
331 pages
This book was fantastic. It was so awesome to read the synopsis of their lives from four different point of views. The things they remembered and the ones they didn't... this was a great read.
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Book Twenty Nine
Book Twenty Nine
Day Sixty Five
Diana, Liz, Amanda and Dan Welch "The Kids Are All Right"
331 pages
A memoir written by 4 siblings... how can this not be interesting?
Day Sixty Five
Diana, Liz, Amanda and Dan Welch "The Kids Are All Right"
331 pages
A memoir written by 4 siblings... how can this not be interesting?
Book Twenty Eight Done
Book Twenty Eight
Day Sixty Five
Elizabeth Noble "The Reading Group"
429 pages
I enjoyed this book a lot. All of the characters and they way they impacted each others lives were great. Plus... I got a few good book recommendations to add to my list!
Day Sixty Five
Elizabeth Noble "The Reading Group"
429 pages
I enjoyed this book a lot. All of the characters and they way they impacted each others lives were great. Plus... I got a few good book recommendations to add to my list!
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Book Twenty Eight
Book Twenty Eight
Day Fifty Eight
Elizabeth Noble "The Reading Group"
429 pages
I found out about this book on Shelfari. A book about people who read books... genius!
Day Fifty Eight
Elizabeth Noble "The Reading Group"
429 pages
I found out about this book on Shelfari. A book about people who read books... genius!
Book Twenty Seven Done
Book Twenty Seven
Day Fifty Eight
David Nicholls "One Day"
435 pages
This was a fantastic book. You follow two people through their lives only getting to see what happens to them every year on July 15th. So well written... loved it!
Day Fifty Eight
David Nicholls "One Day"
435 pages
This was a fantastic book. You follow two people through their lives only getting to see what happens to them every year on July 15th. So well written... loved it!
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Book Twenty Seven
Book Twenty Seven
Day Fifty Seven
David Nicholls "One Day"
435 pages
I've heard nothing but good things about this book.
Day Fifty Seven
David Nicholls "One Day"
435 pages
I've heard nothing but good things about this book.
Book Twenty Six Done
Book Twenty Six
Day Fifty Seven
Jenny McCarthy "Love, Lust and Faking It"
244 pages
Daylight Savings really messed me up this year. I was sound asleep by 9pm every night this past week so I didn't read at all. But I finally finished. Way to go Jenny... another good one. A little preachy at time but she is currently studying Buddhism so it makes sense. Still funny as ever.
Day Fifty Seven
Jenny McCarthy "Love, Lust and Faking It"
244 pages
Daylight Savings really messed me up this year. I was sound asleep by 9pm every night this past week so I didn't read at all. But I finally finished. Way to go Jenny... another good one. A little preachy at time but she is currently studying Buddhism so it makes sense. Still funny as ever.
Saturday, November 6, 2010
Book Twenty Six
Book Twenty Six
Day Fifty
Jenny McCarthy "Love, Lust and Faking It"
244 pages
Jenny's books are funny because she is brutally honest.
Day Fifty
Jenny McCarthy "Love, Lust and Faking It"
244 pages
Jenny's books are funny because she is brutally honest.
Book Twenty Five Done
Book Twenty Five
Day Fifty
Kat Von D "High Voltage Tattoo"
173 pages
I loved all the pictures in the book. While watching LA Ink I don't always love Kat's work but I can appreciate her as an artist.
Twenty five books done in fifty days.... that's great.
Day Fifty
Kat Von D "High Voltage Tattoo"
173 pages
I loved all the pictures in the book. While watching LA Ink I don't always love Kat's work but I can appreciate her as an artist.
Twenty five books done in fifty days.... that's great.
Friday, November 5, 2010
Book Twenty Five
Book Twenty Five
Day Forty Nine
Kat Von D "High Voltage Tattoo"
173 pages
Kat used to be cool... like when she was on Miami Ink. But now she's Hollywood... self important. I hope this book is written in the spirit of Old Kat.
Day Forty Nine
Kat Von D "High Voltage Tattoo"
173 pages
Kat used to be cool... like when she was on Miami Ink. But now she's Hollywood... self important. I hope this book is written in the spirit of Old Kat.
Book Twenty Four Done
Book Twenty Four
Day Forty Nine
Lauren Weisberger "Last Night At Chateau Marmont"
368 pages
LOVED IT! Such a good chick lit book. As a blurb on the back of the book said- "The pages turn themselves".
Day Forty Nine
Lauren Weisberger "Last Night At Chateau Marmont"
368 pages
LOVED IT! Such a good chick lit book. As a blurb on the back of the book said- "The pages turn themselves".
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Book Twenty Four
Book Twenty Four
Day Forty Seven
Lauren Weisberger "Last Night At Chateau Marmont"
368 pages
She wrote The Devil Wears Prada, Everyone Worth Knowing and Chasing Harry Winston... loved them all. I'm sure this will be another good one.
Day Forty Seven
Lauren Weisberger "Last Night At Chateau Marmont"
368 pages
She wrote The Devil Wears Prada, Everyone Worth Knowing and Chasing Harry Winston... loved them all. I'm sure this will be another good one.
Book Twenty Three Done
Book Twenty Three
Day Forty Seven
Robyn Harding "The Journal of Mortifying Moments"
308 pages
I enjoyed this book. Not giving anything away but the main character's therapist has her record in a journal her top 10 mortifying moments having to do with the opposite sex. Certainly makes you think what would be in your journal?
Day Forty Seven
Robyn Harding "The Journal of Mortifying Moments"
308 pages
I enjoyed this book. Not giving anything away but the main character's therapist has her record in a journal her top 10 mortifying moments having to do with the opposite sex. Certainly makes you think what would be in your journal?
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Book Twenty Three
Book Twenty Three
Day Forty Three
Robyn Harding "The Journal Of Mortifying Moments"
308 pages
I need to start keeping better track of where I get my book suggestions from... can't recall on this one either.
Day Forty Three
Robyn Harding "The Journal Of Mortifying Moments"
308 pages
I need to start keeping better track of where I get my book suggestions from... can't recall on this one either.
Book Twenty Two Done
Book Twenty Two
Day Forty Three
Alice Munro "Runaway"
335 pages
A collection of short stories. None of them blew me away but they all kept your interest for their 40 or so pages.
Day Forty Three
Alice Munro "Runaway"
335 pages
A collection of short stories. None of them blew me away but they all kept your interest for their 40 or so pages.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Book Twenty Two Take II
Book Twenty Two (the 2nd)
Day Forty
Alice Munro "Runaway"
335 pages
Another one I have no idea why its on my list. Come on Alice... the first book twenty two was not captivating at all... what are you going to do for me?
Day Forty
Alice Munro "Runaway"
335 pages
Another one I have no idea why its on my list. Come on Alice... the first book twenty two was not captivating at all... what are you going to do for me?
Book Twenty Two Abandoned
Book Twenty Two
Day Forty
Russell Brand "My Booky Wook"
350 pages
Got to page 57 and realized I couldn't read this book anymore. I have a lot of trouble reading books written by English people because I need to be able to hear the book in my head and the accent and their wording just doesn't fit for me. And his childhood stories weren't interesting. Sorry Russell...
Day Forty
Russell Brand "My Booky Wook"
350 pages
Got to page 57 and realized I couldn't read this book anymore. I have a lot of trouble reading books written by English people because I need to be able to hear the book in my head and the accent and their wording just doesn't fit for me. And his childhood stories weren't interesting. Sorry Russell...
Monday, October 25, 2010
Book Twenty Two
Book Twenty Two
Day Thirty Eight
Russell Brand "My Booky Wook"
350 pages
I think he's a really funny guy so I imagine his book will be just as funny.
Day Thirty Eight
Russell Brand "My Booky Wook"
350 pages
I think he's a really funny guy so I imagine his book will be just as funny.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Book Twenty One Done
Book Twenty One
Day Thirty Seven
James Patterson "Sundays at Tiffany's"
307 pages
A perfect end cap to my weekend. I love how quick his books go. Another nice read.
Day Thirty Seven
James Patterson "Sundays at Tiffany's"
307 pages
A perfect end cap to my weekend. I love how quick his books go. Another nice read.
Book Twenty One
Book Twenty One
Day Thirty Seven
James Patterson "Sundays at Tiffany's"
307 pages
First I just wanted to say how excited I am to be 20 books down. This project has been really fun.
I love reading anything by James Patterson. I am more a fan of his crime books but these are all good too.
Day Thirty Seven
James Patterson "Sundays at Tiffany's"
307 pages
First I just wanted to say how excited I am to be 20 books down. This project has been really fun.
I love reading anything by James Patterson. I am more a fan of his crime books but these are all good too.
Book Twenty Done
Book Twenty
Day Thirty Seven
Marilyn Bryant "Friday Mornings At Nine"
326 pages
It was good... a bit slow at times. Three women friends, all at similar crossroads in their marriages, figuring out what they want out of life. Sounds like a good premise. Take away 50 pages of fluff and you have a decent story.
Day Thirty Seven
Marilyn Bryant "Friday Mornings At Nine"
326 pages
It was good... a bit slow at times. Three women friends, all at similar crossroads in their marriages, figuring out what they want out of life. Sounds like a good premise. Take away 50 pages of fluff and you have a decent story.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Book Twenty
Book Twenty
Day Thirty Four
Marilyn Brant "Friday Mornings at Nine"
326 pages
This book was in the new fiction section at the library and sounded interesting.
Day Thirty Four
Marilyn Brant "Friday Mornings at Nine"
326 pages
This book was in the new fiction section at the library and sounded interesting.
Book Nineteen Done
Book Nineteen
Day Thirty Three
Antonya Nelson "Bound"
229 pages
I really did not care for this book. I just didn't understand the point of telling the story. There were three main characters and the story moved in between them but I never felt the connection made any sense. And at the end of the book I REALLY didn't understand the point.
*post was written on day thirty four since i fell asleep last night right when i finished the book*
Day Thirty Three
Antonya Nelson "Bound"
229 pages
I really did not care for this book. I just didn't understand the point of telling the story. There were three main characters and the story moved in between them but I never felt the connection made any sense. And at the end of the book I REALLY didn't understand the point.
*post was written on day thirty four since i fell asleep last night right when i finished the book*
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Book Nineteen
Book Nineteen
Day Thirty
Antonya Nelson "Bound"
229 pages
I know this was reviewed in People magazine but I can't remember the review. Off I go...
Day Thirty
Antonya Nelson "Bound"
229 pages
I know this was reviewed in People magazine but I can't remember the review. Off I go...
Book Eighteen Done
Book Eighteen
Day Thirty
Chelsea Handler "My Horizontal Life"
213 pages
She really is very funny. Prudes might want to avoid this one. The title pretty much explains it but she runs through a list of hysterical sexual encounters. Highly amusing...
Day Thirty
Chelsea Handler "My Horizontal Life"
213 pages
She really is very funny. Prudes might want to avoid this one. The title pretty much explains it but she runs through a list of hysterical sexual encounters. Highly amusing...
Book Eighteen
Book Eighteen
Day Thirty
Chelsea Handler "My Horizontal Life"
213 pages
I think Chelsea is hysterical so hopefully this is a good one.
Day Thirty
Chelsea Handler "My Horizontal Life"
213 pages
I think Chelsea is hysterical so hopefully this is a good one.
Book Seventeen Done
Book Seventeen
Day Thirty
Kate Jacobs "Knit The Season"
260 pages
I enjoyed this book. It was like catching up with old friends. I like how she wove older stories in with the new ones. I hope she continues this series. If you haven't read them yet I suggest you do. I think you'll love them as much as I do.
Day Thirty
Kate Jacobs "Knit The Season"
260 pages
I enjoyed this book. It was like catching up with old friends. I like how she wove older stories in with the new ones. I hope she continues this series. If you haven't read them yet I suggest you do. I think you'll love them as much as I do.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Book Seventeen
Book Seventeen
Day Twenty Nine
Kate Jacobs "Knit The Season"
260 pages
I really enjoyed Friday Night Knitting Club and Knit Two so I'm excited to catch up with the characters of the series.
Day Twenty Nine
Kate Jacobs "Knit The Season"
260 pages
I really enjoyed Friday Night Knitting Club and Knit Two so I'm excited to catch up with the characters of the series.
Book Sixteen Done
Book Sixteen
Day Twenty Nine
Jill Smolinski "The Next Thing On My List"
288 pages
Wow... I loved this book! She sucked me in right from the first page. So nice that a fictional story can make you want to look inside yourself. I don't have a bucket list. But in this story as she attempts to fill someone else's list she can't help but turn her thoughts inward. A few plot points were a bit predictable but sometimes its nice not to have to think so hard about where the book is taking you. It was a great read. I'll keep this author on my short list.
Day Twenty Nine
Jill Smolinski "The Next Thing On My List"
288 pages
Wow... I loved this book! She sucked me in right from the first page. So nice that a fictional story can make you want to look inside yourself. I don't have a bucket list. But in this story as she attempts to fill someone else's list she can't help but turn her thoughts inward. A few plot points were a bit predictable but sometimes its nice not to have to think so hard about where the book is taking you. It was a great read. I'll keep this author on my short list.
Book Sixteen
Book Sixteen
Day Twenty Nine
Jill Smolinski "The Next Thing On My List"
288 pages
From what I remember this book is basically about a woman who has no bucket list and somehow comes across someone else's list and decides to complete that list. Sounds interesting... do you have a bucket list? I don't think I do...
Day Twenty Nine
Jill Smolinski "The Next Thing On My List"
288 pages
From what I remember this book is basically about a woman who has no bucket list and somehow comes across someone else's list and decides to complete that list. Sounds interesting... do you have a bucket list? I don't think I do...
Book Fifteen Done
Book Fifteen
Day Twenty Eight
Madeleine Wickham "A Desirable Residence"
296 pages
I wasn't super pleased with this book. The characters were interesting but it seemed like the author chose to capture a bunch of boring days in their lives. And sometimes, in my opinion, books that are written by English authors usually have a slower pace which I don't love. She missed the mark with this one.
**this post written on day twenty nine... fell asleep last night before i could post**
Day Twenty Eight
Madeleine Wickham "A Desirable Residence"
296 pages
I wasn't super pleased with this book. The characters were interesting but it seemed like the author chose to capture a bunch of boring days in their lives. And sometimes, in my opinion, books that are written by English authors usually have a slower pace which I don't love. She missed the mark with this one.
**this post written on day twenty nine... fell asleep last night before i could post**
Monday, October 11, 2010
Book Fifteen
Book Fifteen
Day Twenty Four
Madeleine Wickham "A Desirable Residence"
296 pages
Love all her books especially the ones she writes as Sophie Kinsella.
Day Twenty Four
Madeleine Wickham "A Desirable Residence"
296 pages
Love all her books especially the ones she writes as Sophie Kinsella.
Book Fourteen Done
Book Fourteen
Day Twenty Four
Sarah Dunn "Secrets To Happiness"
277 pages
I liked this book a lot but there was a decision made in this book that I cannot stand behind. I really hate when that happens because its just fiction but it will probably annoy me all day!
Day Twenty Four
Sarah Dunn "Secrets To Happiness"
277 pages
I liked this book a lot but there was a decision made in this book that I cannot stand behind. I really hate when that happens because its just fiction but it will probably annoy me all day!
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Book Fourteen
Book Fourteen
Day Twenty Three
Sarah Dunn "Secrets To Happiness"
277 pages
This book has something to do with having a dog... so I'm sure I'll love it.
Day Twenty Three
Sarah Dunn "Secrets To Happiness"
277 pages
This book has something to do with having a dog... so I'm sure I'll love it.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Book Thirteen Done
Book Thirteen
Day Twenty Two
Kristin Hannah "The Things We Do For Love"
388 pages
Another great one.... love her!
Day Twenty Two
Kristin Hannah "The Things We Do For Love"
388 pages
Another great one.... love her!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Book Thirteen
Book Thirteen
Day Twenty
Kristin Hannah "The Things We Do For Love"
388 pages
Looking forward to another great read...
Day Twenty
Kristin Hannah "The Things We Do For Love"
388 pages
Looking forward to another great read...
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Book Twelve Done
Book Twelve
Day Nineteen
Kristin Hannah "Distant Shores"
342 pages
I love all her books and this one didn't disappoint. Nice easy read.
Day Nineteen
Kristin Hannah "Distant Shores"
342 pages
I love all her books and this one didn't disappoint. Nice easy read.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Book Twelve
Book Twelve
Day Seventeen
Kristin Hannah "Distant Shores"
342 pages
I love anything by Kristen Hannah. Tomorrow while my boyfriend goes in for surgery this will be my escape from reality while I sit in the hospital. Please let this be a good one...
Day Seventeen
Kristin Hannah "Distant Shores"
342 pages
I love anything by Kristen Hannah. Tomorrow while my boyfriend goes in for surgery this will be my escape from reality while I sit in the hospital. Please let this be a good one...
Book Eleven Done
Book Eleven
Day Seventeen
W Bruce Cameron "A Dog's Purpose"
319 pages
Love, love, loved this book. I truly hope my pup felt the relief this dog did when he died. Though above all else I hope he felt the love while we let him go. Thank you Mr Cameron.... you gave me a sense of peace.
Day Seventeen
W Bruce Cameron "A Dog's Purpose"
319 pages
Love, love, loved this book. I truly hope my pup felt the relief this dog did when he died. Though above all else I hope he felt the love while we let him go. Thank you Mr Cameron.... you gave me a sense of peace.
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Book Eleven
Book Eleven
Day Sixteen
W. Bruce Cameron "A Dog's Purpose"
319 pages
I believe this is a dog's journey to find the meaning of life over five different lives. Which means the dog is going to die... multiple times. Not sure why I'm going to do this to myself but I'm a sucker for a puppy story.
Day Sixteen
W. Bruce Cameron "A Dog's Purpose"
319 pages
I believe this is a dog's journey to find the meaning of life over five different lives. Which means the dog is going to die... multiple times. Not sure why I'm going to do this to myself but I'm a sucker for a puppy story.
Book Ten Done
Book Ten
Day Sixteen
Jay McInerney "The Good Life"
353 pages
Excellent... I'll just leave it there.
Day Sixteen
Jay McInerney "The Good Life"
353 pages
Excellent... I'll just leave it there.
Halfway through Book Ten
Wow... this is actually a little hard to read. It's so well written I'm finding myself right back in 2001. The setup of the book in the first few chapters is interesting. Then when they go to bed Monday night I was expecting to turn the page to 9/11. Instead it turned to 9/12... and why not? We all know what happened that day. No need to go through it again. Great book....
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Book Ten
Book Ten
Day Fifteen
Jay McInerney "The Good Life"
353 pages
I believe the storyline of this book is centered around 9/11. My father is a Port Authority Sergeant in New York. He lost too many people close to him that day and spent 10 months dedicating his life to the recovery efforts there. I read Jonathan Safran Foer's "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" when it came out and thought it was very good. This is my second book having to do with 9/11... I hope the author does it justice.
Day Fifteen
Jay McInerney "The Good Life"
353 pages
I believe the storyline of this book is centered around 9/11. My father is a Port Authority Sergeant in New York. He lost too many people close to him that day and spent 10 months dedicating his life to the recovery efforts there. I read Jonathan Safran Foer's "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" when it came out and thought it was very good. This is my second book having to do with 9/11... I hope the author does it justice.
Book Nine Done
Book Nine
Day Fifteen
Emma Donoghue "Touchy Subjects"
278 pages
Let's just say I'm happy to be done with this short story book...
Day Fifteen
Emma Donoghue "Touchy Subjects"
278 pages
Let's just say I'm happy to be done with this short story book...
Thursday, September 30, 2010
Book Nine
Book Nine
Day Thirteen
Emma Donoghue "Touchy Subjects"
278 pages
Another collection of short stories... weird I picked two on the same library trip. I wonder how touchy the subjects will actually be? It takes a lot to offend me but I appreciate a thought provoking story.
Day Thirteen
Emma Donoghue "Touchy Subjects"
278 pages
Another collection of short stories... weird I picked two on the same library trip. I wonder how touchy the subjects will actually be? It takes a lot to offend me but I appreciate a thought provoking story.
Book Eight Done
Book Eight
Day Thirteen
Marisa Silver "Alone With You"
164 pages
A collection of short stories... they were all good. I'm not a huge fan of short stories. I don't want a story to end after just a few pages. Even an excellent one leaves me unsatisfied. But overall it was a good book. I'll read her other work.
Day Thirteen
Marisa Silver "Alone With You"
164 pages
A collection of short stories... they were all good. I'm not a huge fan of short stories. I don't want a story to end after just a few pages. Even an excellent one leaves me unsatisfied. But overall it was a good book. I'll read her other work.
Book Eight
Book Eight
Day Thirteen
Marisa Silver "Alone With You"
164 pages
I don't at all remember why I had this on my list but hopefully it will be a good one. Power went out today at work so we got off early. I will take advantage of this and begin book #8. Also... through a friend of a friend I just got a HUGE list of books to go through. I so appreciate someone who loves to read as much as I do. Thank you Jenevieve... whoever you are...haha!
Day Thirteen
Marisa Silver "Alone With You"
164 pages
I don't at all remember why I had this on my list but hopefully it will be a good one. Power went out today at work so we got off early. I will take advantage of this and begin book #8. Also... through a friend of a friend I just got a HUGE list of books to go through. I so appreciate someone who loves to read as much as I do. Thank you Jenevieve... whoever you are...haha!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Book Seven Done
Book Seven
Day Twelve
Chuck Klosterman "Sex, Drugs and Cocoa Puffs"
235 pages
It was a walk through pop culture. And very like a conversation with Stephen. Thanks again Justin.
Day Twelve
Chuck Klosterman "Sex, Drugs and Cocoa Puffs"
235 pages
It was a walk through pop culture. And very like a conversation with Stephen. Thanks again Justin.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Book Seven
Book Seven
Day Nine
Chuck Klosterman "Sex, Drugs and Cocoa Puffs"
235 pages
Thanks to my brother-in-laws brother for the recommendation. Apparently its like having a conversation with my brother-in-law about pop culture. Let's see what that actually means...haha.
Day Nine
Chuck Klosterman "Sex, Drugs and Cocoa Puffs"
235 pages
Thanks to my brother-in-laws brother for the recommendation. Apparently its like having a conversation with my brother-in-law about pop culture. Let's see what that actually means...haha.
Book Six Done
Book Six
Day Nine
Carl Hiassen "Star Island"
337 pages
Interesting plot but it fizzled out long before the end of the book.
Day Nine
Carl Hiassen "Star Island"
337 pages
Interesting plot but it fizzled out long before the end of the book.
Book Six
Book Six
Day Nine
Carl Hiaasen "Star Island"
337 pages
I had this book on my list from People magazine. I think its supposed to be about faux celebs like Paris Hilton.
Day Nine
Carl Hiaasen "Star Island"
337 pages
I had this book on my list from People magazine. I think its supposed to be about faux celebs like Paris Hilton.
Book Five Done
Book Five
Day Eight
Jonathan Tropper "Plan B"
358 pages
No wonder the rest of his books were awesome. His first published novel was great. Writing this in the early hours of day nine because I finished after eleven and was too lazy to get the computer.
Day Eight
Jonathan Tropper "Plan B"
358 pages
No wonder the rest of his books were awesome. His first published novel was great. Writing this in the early hours of day nine because I finished after eleven and was too lazy to get the computer.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Book Five
Book Five
Day Five
Jonathan Tropper " Plan B"
358 pages
I'm a pretty big fan of his. I think this was his first novel.
Day Five
Jonathan Tropper " Plan B"
358 pages
I'm a pretty big fan of his. I think this was his first novel.
Book Four Done
Book Four
Day Five
Kate Gosselin "I Just Want You To Know"
176 pages
Loved it! I thought her stories were cute and her letters to each child so sweet.
Day Five
Kate Gosselin "I Just Want You To Know"
176 pages
Loved it! I thought her stories were cute and her letters to each child so sweet.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Book Four
Book Four
Day Four
Kate Gosselin "I Just Want You To Know"
176 pages
I know people have very strong opinions of Kate but I like her. It takes a strong woman to raise that many kids. And what people see as her being a bitch I believe is her trying to keep some sense of control in all the chaos. I say Bravo... now let's see if this book is any good. I need a good read after 4 duds. I read such good books all the time. Kinda disappointing to hit a slew of crappy ones.
Day Four
Kate Gosselin "I Just Want You To Know"
176 pages
I know people have very strong opinions of Kate but I like her. It takes a strong woman to raise that many kids. And what people see as her being a bitch I believe is her trying to keep some sense of control in all the chaos. I say Bravo... now let's see if this book is any good. I need a good read after 4 duds. I read such good books all the time. Kinda disappointing to hit a slew of crappy ones.
Book Three Done
Book Three
Day Four
Ann Beattie "Walks With Men"
102 pages
Weird. I think the author thought all of the characters were more important than they actually were.
Day Four
Ann Beattie "Walks With Men"
102 pages
Weird. I think the author thought all of the characters were more important than they actually were.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Book Three
Book Two
Day Three
Ann Beattie "Walks With Men"
102 pages
The cover drew me in... and how small the book is. How good of a story can she fit into a book so short? I'll tell you in 102 pages.
Day Three
Ann Beattie "Walks With Men"
102 pages
The cover drew me in... and how small the book is. How good of a story can she fit into a book so short? I'll tell you in 102 pages.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Book Two Done
Book Two
Day Two
Patricia Gaffney "Mad Dash"
355 pages
This book was pretty disappointing. I never felt emotionally invested in their lives. I remember her other books and trying to read slower towards the end so it would last longer. I couldn't wait for this one to be over. And I didn't even care how it ended.
Went to the library today and picked up a bunch more books. Tomorrow I'll start another one. This is fun...
Day Two
Patricia Gaffney "Mad Dash"
355 pages
This book was pretty disappointing. I never felt emotionally invested in their lives. I remember her other books and trying to read slower towards the end so it would last longer. I couldn't wait for this one to be over. And I didn't even care how it ended.
Went to the library today and picked up a bunch more books. Tomorrow I'll start another one. This is fun...
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Book Two
Book Two
Day One
Patricia Gaffney "Mad Dash"
355 pages
I'm not sure who told me about Patricia Gaffney but this is the last of her books I haven't read. I very much enjoy her writing and I'll be sad when this one is over. Wonder if she has a new one coming out soon?
Day One
Patricia Gaffney "Mad Dash"
355 pages
I'm not sure who told me about Patricia Gaffney but this is the last of her books I haven't read. I very much enjoy her writing and I'll be sad when this one is over. Wonder if she has a new one coming out soon?
Book One Done
Book One
Day One
Lori Lansens "The Wife's Tale"
353 pages
This book was actually pretty well written. May I point out I won't be reading a book a day. I wish I didn't have to work and then I would/could. I thank G-d for Saturdays when I can sit and do nothing but read for 5 straight hours. The book was a little slow at the start. I wasn't quite sure where Lori was taking us. But probably about 50 pages in she hit a nice stride. I like a book that has the protagonist go through a phase of self-awareness. I'm always a little jealous of their ability to do that. I think I'm a little too comfortable being blissfully unaware of all of my shortcomings.
I don't want to start a rating system for books because I don't have criteria set up to judge. So for right now I'll say I am keeping this author on my list and I'll be reading her other books.
Day One
Lori Lansens "The Wife's Tale"
353 pages
This book was actually pretty well written. May I point out I won't be reading a book a day. I wish I didn't have to work and then I would/could. I thank G-d for Saturdays when I can sit and do nothing but read for 5 straight hours. The book was a little slow at the start. I wasn't quite sure where Lori was taking us. But probably about 50 pages in she hit a nice stride. I like a book that has the protagonist go through a phase of self-awareness. I'm always a little jealous of their ability to do that. I think I'm a little too comfortable being blissfully unaware of all of my shortcomings.
I don't want to start a rating system for books because I don't have criteria set up to judge. So for right now I'll say I am keeping this author on my list and I'll be reading her other books.
Book One
Book One
Day One
Lori Lansens "The Wife's Tale"
353 pages
353 pages
Chose this book because it was featured in an article about books with chubby chicks as the main character that use skinny chicks on the cover. No clue what its about...
The beginning...
Let's see how this goes. I love to read... I always have. I carry a list of books and authors around with me at all times so I can add to it when I hear of an interesting book. I love library books. I love going to the library to get those books. And being honest I love being lazy so this hobby fits me perfectly. I work at least 40 hours a week. I live with my boyfriend of almost 8 years. We are currently knee deep in a house remodel. Budgeting makes for lots of free time to read. No kids, no pets (love and miss my puppy we lost last year) and a boyfriend who doesn't mind me losing myself in a book for hours at a time. So off I go...
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