Book 211

Day 1199
Adam Wilson "Flatscreen"

Going through new EBook releases at the library and this seemed interesting.

Book 210 Done

Day 1199
Gillian Flynn "Dark Places"

So good! I found myself racing through the pages trying to figure out what happened. Plot is a little far fetched but I'll give her the artistic license since the storyline was interesting.

Book 210

Day 1196
Gillian Flynn "Dark Places"

I really enjoyed Gone Girl so I'm hoping this is just as good... it's the day after Christmas and I'm stuck at the office for a little while longer. Might as well catch up on some good reading!

Book 209 Done

Day 1196
Maggie Shipstead "Seating Arrangements"

Hmm... this author was too wordy. I found myself skimming more than reading when a paragraph seemed to go on for pages and pages. Good story but could have been told better.

Book 209

Day 1195
Maggie Shipstead "Seating Arrangements"

Thought I was going to read Two Kisses for Maddy but apparently I read it 2 1/2 years ago. Good thing for this project! I used to get 50 pages into books and then realize I've already read it. Now Shelfari saves me.

Book 208 Done

Day 1195
Stacey Ballis "Out to Lunch"

Very much enjoyed this one. I love her stories and her recipes.

Book 208

Day 1178
Stacey Ballis "Out To Lunch"

Jen Lancaster and Stacey are good friends... this fact made me happy. As if I'd ever meet them... dreaming.

Book 207 Done

Day 1178
Janet Evanovich "Takedown Twenty"

Good read... the plot is never off the charts but its a comfortable story and I laughes out loud multiple times.

Book 207

Day 1171
Janet Evanovich "Takedown Twenty"

Yay... another Stephanie Plum book. Love all these yearly series books I read.

Book 206 Done

Day 1171
John Green "The Fault In Our Stars"

So good. When I was about 80% through I had to take a break. I knew the super sad was coming... wasn't ready to face it. Made a warm cup of coffee and stayed downstairs so I wouldnt wake my napping boyfriend while I sobbed. Right move... so sad.

Book 206

Day 1170
John Green "The Fault In Our Stars"

Let's see what all the hype is about. I think this is a YA book...

Book 205 Done

Day 1170
Wally Lamb "We Are Water"

Wow... I am so sad this book is over. No real conclusion but somehow you end up being OK with that. I really enjoyed reading this one.

Book 205

Day 1157
Wally Lamb "we are water"

I thoroughly enjoy this author. His books may be long but they are usually so good. I am hoping this is no exception.

Book 204 Done

Day 1157
Allison Winn Scotch "the theory of opposites"

I really enjoyed this book. I was never really sure where we would end up and I appreciate that about a good book.

Book 204

Day 1152
Allison Winn Scotch "the theory of opposites"

Brave girl... she decided to publish her own book. She's had moderate success with her first few and took a leap of faith that she could do it alone.
I fully support it.

Book 203 Done

Day 1152

These books really are like visiting old friends. I enjoyed it and cannot wait until next year.

Book 203

Day 1150
Lisa Scottoline "Accused"

A new Benny Rosato book... yay!!!

Book 202 Done

Day 1150
Artie Lange "Crash and Burn"

Whoa... that was an intense read. He doesn't pull any punches. I'd like to say great book but that's weird because of the topic. It was really good though.

Book 202

Day 1145
Artie Lange "Crash And Burn"

Love Artie... cannot wait to read this one.

Book 201 and Done

Day 1145
A.S.A. Harrison

I bought this book 10/30 at the airport. Only read 17 pages on my trip. Today was my last day off before I go back to work. My guy slept a lot so I got through the whole thing. Interesting but the ending didn't wow me.

Book 200 Done

Day 1139
Sophie Kinsella "I've Got Your Number"

It was cute. Just what I needed to get through until it was time to leave for vacation.

Book 200

Day 1135
Sophie Kinsella "I've Got Your Number"

Shopaholic author... always think its a cute read.

200th book... wow.

Book 199 Done

Day 1124
Jojo Moyes "Me Before You"

This was a fantastic book... cried my eyes out this morning when I finished.

Book 199

Day 1120
JoJo Moyes "Me Before You"

I've heard good things...

Book 198 starting and done

Day 1120
Liane Moriarty "The Husband's Secret"

Started and finished this a few days ago but forgot to post. It was interesting... a few slow sections but overall a good read.

Book 197 Done

Day 1108
Maya Banks "Rush"

Interesting. Lots of plot lines similar to 50 Shades but at least this author uses regular words for body parts.

Book 197

Day 1108
Maya Banks "Rush"

Thus actually happened on 1107. We had an oil change scheduled and the car needed some extra work so I got through the whole book in one day.

Book 196 Done

Day 1066
Leah Stewart "The History of Us"

Loved this book... disappointed with the ending. I like things wrapped up in a nice little package. I used to think I wasn't that kind of person but after reading this book I change my mind.

Book 196

Day 1058
Leah Stewart "The History Of Us"

This book was buried on my Kindle and not on the carousel so I forgot I had it. Time to dig in...

Book 195 Done

Day 1058
Ryan Winfield "Jane's Melody"

Eh.... kind of an interesting story but at times the writing was so cheesy it was almost painful.

Book 195

Day 1052
Ryan Winfield "Jane's Melody"

I literally just bought this book on my Kindle yesterday and I already can't remember what its about. Hopefully its interesting.

Book 194 Done

Day 1052
Laura Lippman "What the Dead Know"

Took me a while to get back into reading and to get interested in this book but it was so worth it. Interesting story and even when I thought I had it figured out I couldn't explain the why of the story. Worth the wait.

Book 194

Day 1036
Laura Lippman "What The Dead Know"

I've read her books before and enjoyed them.

Book 193 Done

Day 1036
Sarah Jio "Blackberry Winter"

Not usually a fan of period pieces but since this was modern day mixed with the 30s I could deal. Good story... wasn't expecting the ending though I suspect I should have.

Book 193

Day 1031
Sarah Jio "Blackberry Winter"

Book 192 Done

Day 1031
Lisa Scottoline "Think Twice"

This was a great book... almost outside of her normal writing and I loved it. So excited a new Rosata and co. book is coming out this year!

Book 192

Day 1024
Lisa Scottoline "Think Twice"

Here I go...

Book 191 Done

Day 1024
Lisa Scottoline "Look Twice"

Finished it late last night but I was too tired and too hot to post. Good book... ready to start my last book of hers and now I'm all caught up.

Book 191

Day 1023
Lisa Scottoline "Look Again"

A stand alone book and then one more Benny book... Yay Saturday early morning reading!

Book 190 Done

Day 1022
Lisa Scottoline "Lady Killer"

Flying through books again and I love it.  Fun read... two more left. Friday night and can't wait to start the next one in the morning.

Book 190

Day 1020
Lisa Scottoline "Lady Killer"

Last three of her books that I haven't read. I can't believe it has taken me this long to catch up.

Book 189 Done

Day 1020
Elin Hilderbrand "Beautiful Day"

I very much appreciate her writing. I love Nantucket and I love the stories she writes with Nantucket as a backdrop.

Book 189

Day 1017
Elin Hilderbrand "Beautiful Day"

I read the short story about these characters and it was great. Looking forward to another great Nantucket read.

Book 188 Done

Day 1017
James Patterson "12th of Never"

Lazy sleepy Sunday for the guy means I got to read a whole book in one sitting. Love the Woman's Murder Club ladies and loved this book.

Book 188

Day 1017
James Patterson "12th of Never"

Talk about good book luck. You can now only check out books for a week from my library's online system. This morning I wake up all groggy and tired from being up all night reading. I got an email saying this book was available. Perfect Sunday read!

Book 187 Done

Day 1017
Whitney Gaskell "Table for Seven"

This book was slow going for me in the beginning and then last night when I was about a third of the way through it got really good. Fast forward and I'm up until 2AM finishing it. Nice job Whitney Gaskell. Nice job.

Book 187

Day 1010
Whitney Gaskell "Table for Seven"

I really wish I had a better memory when it comes to where I find books or where I hear about authors. I have no clue about this book but here I go. Summer reading is the best!

Book 186 Done

Day 1010
Jen Lancaster "The Tao of Martha"

This was fun to read. Hard as well because she loses her pup. This past week was 4 years since I lost mine so I could relate. I really enjoy her style of writing. And I get most of her jokes so that's a bonus.

Over 1000 days into the project and I've read 186  books. That number makes me very happy. Time to start 187...

Book 186

Day 991
Jen Lancaster "The Tao of Martha"

One of my faves... I have other books to read but she wins.

Book 185 Done

Day 991
Sarah Pekkanen "The Best of Us"

This was so fun to read... I can't believe I've never heard of her before.

Book 185

Day 988
Sarah Pekkanen "The Best of Us"

Amazon recommended this one and I believe she is a friend of Stacey Ballis who I adore.

Book 184 Done

Day 988
Kris Radish "Tuesday Night Miracles"

This book turned out to be better than I thought it would be. I had to rush to read it because I only checked it out for a week but it certainly held my interest.

Book 184

Day 982
Kris Radish "Tuesday Night Miracles"

Rented from the library on my Kindle. It had been a while since I had been on their website. Looks 1000 times better. I can't remember what this book was about but something must have caught my eye.

Book 183 Done

Day 982
Tucker Max "Sloppy Seconds"

Eh... he warned us. Not very funny but some amusing moments.

Book 183

Day 973
Tucker Max "Sloppy Seconds"

So this is the leftover material from his first three books. He explains they are subpar to the stories in the books but that's ok. He makes me laugh.

Book 182 Done

Day 973
Elin Hilderbrand "The Surfing Lesson"

Didn't realize this was a short story...  what a bummer! Good story though. I believe this is the character from her next book so maybe a good prequel?

Book 182

Day 971
Elin Hilderbrand "The Surfing Lesson"

Love her books... always set in Nantucket. Always makes me smile.

Book 181 Done

Day 971
Wally Lamb "She's Come Undone"

When I first started this book I was having trouble getting into it. I was reading only at night and barely remembering what I read. I stayed home from work today feeling pretty blah. Barely left my bed and read the rest of the book. It was great. I really felt attached to the main character.

Book 181

Day 962
Wally Lamb "She's Come Undone"

I can't remember exactly what this is about but I know it was interesting. I believe I've read another one of his books and I think I remember liking it. This is a long book... hopefully it holds my interest.

Book 180 Done

Day 962
Kristin Hannah "Fly Away"

Fantastic... engaging... enthralling... why can't I think of more words to say how great this book is. I really loved it. I'm sad to see the characters go. Maybe she'll write another sequel?

Book 180

Day 953
Kristin Hannah "Fly Away"

I was probably a little too excited when I read this was actually going to happen... I truly loved Firefly Lane and after just finishing it I can see why. Time to go see what's been going on with these characters...

Book 179 Done

Day 953
Kristin Hannah "Firefly Lane"

I remembered loving this book but forgot how sad it was... I just sobbed my face off. Cannot wait to start reading Fly Away.

Book 179

Day 949
Kristin Hannah "Firefly Lane"

I read this years ago and it's my most favorite Kristin Hannah book.... the sequel came out this morning so I decided to start with reading this again so I can be familiar with the story and the characters. I can't wait to get home from work and start reading!!

Book 177 Done

Day 949
Craig McLay "Village Books"

This book was unfortunately overshadowed for me by the new Lisa Scottoline book. I started reading this on the 2nd and just couldn't get into it. Then I read through Lisa's book in two nights and almost abandoned this book. By the end I was happy to have ready it but there were some definite lulls in the storyline. Can't win em all huh?

Book 178 Already Done

Day 939
Lisa Scottoline "Don't Go"

It was an accident. Lisa Scottoline's new book was delivered to my Kindle Tuesday morning at midnight. Tuesday night I went to see her speak at Barnes & Noble. I figured I would read a few chapters that night and go back to my other book. I ended up being awake until 2am reading and then finished the next day. This was an excellent book. These stand alone books she's doing are amazing.

Book 177

Day 928

Craig McLay "Village Books"

Hmmm... where did I find out about this book? Not sure but it's about a bookstore so I'm sure it will be interesting to me.

Book 176 Done

Day 928
Jane Green "Family Pictures"

This was an excellent book. I'm pretty sure I've loved every book Jane wrote but this one really stayed with me. I finished it late last night and I woke up still thinking of it. That's the sign of a good author.

Book 176

Day 923
Jane Green "Family Pictures"

Another book I am happy to read because I love the author but I have not a clue in the world what it's about.

Book 175 Done

Day 923
Jodi Piccoult "The Storyteller"

Wow... I hadn't been paying attention to real life because I was busy Candy Crushing and watching lots of reality television so though I knew a new book would be coming out I had no idea what it was about.

Holocaust centered.... amazing story line, characters, history. Jodi Piccoult is a truly gifted writer.

Book 175

Day 905

Jodi Piccoult "The Storyteller"

My favorite... so excited to read her next book!

Book 174 Done

Day 905
Matthew Quick "The Silver Linings Playbook"

Great book... living in the Philly area made it even better. It makes me unsure about seeing the movie. 

Book 174

Day 896
Matthew Quick "The Silver Linings Playbook"

The movie sounded great... my mom said the book was amazing.

Book 173 Done

Day 896
Jami Attenberg "The Middlesteins"

Wow this one took me a while to read. Life just seemed to happen causing me to lose the ability to read. This was a very interesting book. Loved the characters, the ebb and flow of the storyline really carried you through.

Book 172

Day 864
Jami Attenberg "The Middlesteins"

I'm excited about this one... I remember reading about it and thinking it sounded interesting. It was on Amazon's "Best Books of the Year" list. And here I go back into my reading phase... I hope.

Book 171 and done

Day 864
Darren Humphries "Goodnight Dear"

The timing is off on this post but here goes. I've been busy doing a whole lot of nothing. Some baking, lots of working... and lots of TV watching. I imagine that happens sometimes to people who read a lot.You go through phases. Hopefully I'm done with that phase.

As for this book I know I read it somewhere between the last one and today. I couldn't tell you when but it was pretty good. I think a free Kindle book... but that shouldn't matter.

True story of a guy who's wife dies unexpectedly one day and leaves him with two small children. The subtitle is The Unsentimental Diary of a Bereaved Husband. He's honest in his grief and mixes in messages he received from friends and loved ones regarding her passing.

Kudos sir... may you find more pleasant topics in your future to discuss.