MoonshineandRosefire is back to ROOT some more - and this year she's brought a friend! (2014 Edition

Well in 2013, I read 119 books and because I always plan to read at least one more book in the new year: My Projected Goal: 120 Books Read in 2014!



So far, I have actually acquired 301 books in 2014 and have donated or purged 267. I have a projected goal to donate or purge 270 books in 2014! I've just raised my goal to 270 donated or purged books on September 23, 2014!



Monthly Breakdown:

Here are my monthly totals again:

January 2014
Total books read: 13 (2 books donated, 2 keepers, 9 books still looking for good homes)
Total rereads: 1
Total acquisitions: 38 (29 ebooks)
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 16

February 2014
Total books read: 7 (1 keeper, 6 books still looking for good homes)
Total rereads: 1
Total acquisitions: 12 (4 ebooks)
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 14

March 2014
Total books read: 8 (4 keepers, 4 books still looking for good homes)
Total rereads: 1
Total acquisitions: 9
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 14

April 2014
Total books read: 22 (13 books donated, 1 keeper, 8 books still looking for good homes)
Total rereads: 0 (yes!)
Total acquisitions: 45
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 28

May 2014
Total books read: 7 (2 keepers, 5 books still looking for good homes)
Total rereads: 2
Total acquisitions: 9
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 12

June 2014
Total books read: 7 (2 books donated, 2 keepers, 3 books still looking for good homes)
Total rereads: 0 (yes!)
Total acquisitions: 3
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 21

July 2014
Total books read: 5 (2 keepers, 3 books still looking for good homes)
Total rereads: 0 (yes!)
Total acquisitions: 4
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 19

August 2014
Total books read: 13 (1 book donated, 4 keepers, 8 books still looking for good homes)
Total rereads: 1 (as of August 4, 2014)
Total acquisitions: 61 (as of August 29, 2014)
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 20

September 2014
Total books read: 11 (1 book donated, 3 keepers, 7 books still looking for good homes) (as of September 30, 2014)
Total rereads: 1 (as of September 2, 2014)
Total acquisitions: 69 (as of September 24, 2014)
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 39 (as of September 30, 2014)

October 2014
Total books read: 12 (1 book donated, 1 keeper, 10 books still looking for good homes) (as of October 31, 2014)
Total rereads: 1 (as of October 23, 2014)
Total acquisitions: 5 (as of October 17, 2014)
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 51 (as of October 31, 2014)

November 2014
Total books read: 9 (1 keeper, 8 books still looking for good homes) (as of November 29, 2014)
Total rereads: 1 (as of November 29, 2014)
Total acquisitions: 6 (as of November 28, 2014)
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 18 (as of November 25, 2014)

December 2014
Total books read: 11 (2 books donated, 3 keepers, 5 books still looking for good homes) (as of December 31, 2014)
Total rereads: 1 (as of December 9, 2014)
Total acquisitions: 41 (as of December 29, 2014)
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 15 (as of December 26, 2014)

Average time between acquisition and reading: approximately three years (gasp!)
Average number of rereads of acquisitions: 1
TBR books still waiting for new homes: 187

ROOTS For 2014

1. White Widow - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in November of 2013. Although I started reading this book in December of 2013. This book took me three days to read and I gave this book an B+! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

2. 204 Rosewood Lane - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in November of 2013. I started reading this book in January of 2014 and it took took me two days to read. I gave this book an A! and I sent it off to a good home on January 21, 2014.

3. Family Pictures - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in November of 2013. I actually started reading this book in January of 2014 and it took took me seven days to read. I gave this book an A+! I sent this book off to another good home on August 25, 2014!

4. Burnt Mountain: A Novel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in November of 2013. I started reading this book in January of 2014 and it took took me two days to read. I gave this book an B+! and I sent it off to another good home home on January 21, 2014.

5. Shooting at Loons - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in November of 2013. I started reading this book in January of 2014 and it took took me two days to read. I gave this book an B! and sent it off to another good home on April 14, 2014.

6. Sweetgrass - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in November of 2013. I started reading this book in January of 2014 and it took took me two days to read. I gave this book an A+! and sent it off to another good home on June 3, 2014.

7. So Far... - This particular book joined my TBR pile in January of 2014 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for January of 2014. I started reading this book on the day that it arrived in the mail in January of 2014. It took took me two days to read and I gave this book an A+! It is currently still looking for another good home.

8. Siege - This particular book joined my TBR pile in July of 2001 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in July of 2001. I started reading this book in January of 2014 and it took took me two days to read. I gave this book an A! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

9. Sidney Sheldon's Angel of the Dark - This particular book joined my TBR pile in June of 2013 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for June of 2013. I actually started reading this book in January of 2014. It took took me two days to read and I gave this book a B+! I sent this book off to another good home on December 3, 2014! :)

10. Family Affairs - This particular book joined my TBR pile in August of 2008 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in August of 2008. I started reading this book in January of 2014 and it took took me two days to read. I gave this book an A+! Then I sent this book off to another good home on May 9, 2014! :)

11. Nurses Who Led the Way: Real Life Stories of Courageous Women in an Exciting Profession - This particular book joined my TBR pile in June of 1988 as a birthday gift from a friend for Mareena's tenth birthday. It was originally an acquisition for Mareena's TBR pile, but was stowed downstairs in a room we've nicknamed 'The Glory Hole' - a room beside the stairs where we generally store everything (mostly books) that we don't have room for upstairs.

I'm in the process of clearing out 'The Glory Hole' slowly but surely, but I'll get there - I hope! :) I started reading this book in January of 2014 and it took took me one day to read. I gave this book an A+! and Mareena reacquired it to read herself at some point.

12. Saint Maybe - This particular book joined my TBR pile in December of 2001 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in December of 2001. I first read this book ten years ago, and reread it in January of 2014. The reread took took me two days to finish. I gave this book an A+! and it is definitely a keeper for me.

13. The Rome Affair - This particular book joined my TBR pile in January of 2014 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for January of 2014. I started reading this book three days after it arrived in the mail in January of 2014. It took took me one day to read and I gave this book an A+! It is definitely a keeper for me.

14. The Beach House - This particular book joined my TBR pile in January of 2014 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for January of 2014. I started reading this book four days after it arrived in the mail in January of 2014. It took me a week to read and I gave this book an A! I sent this book off to another good home on June 3, 2014!

15. The Miracle at St. Bruno's - This book joined my TBR pile in June of 2011 although I didn't read it until July of 2011. The reread took place over one week in February of 2014. I give this book an A! I sent this book off to another good home on April 7, 2014!

16. Time is a River - This particular book joined my TBR pile in February of 2014 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for February of 2014. I started reading this book two days after it arrived in the mail in February of 2014. It took me a day to read and I gave this book an A! I sent this book off to another good home on March 17, 2014!

17. Lost Souls - This particular book joined my TBR pile in February of 2014 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for February of 2014. I started reading this book three days after it arrived in the mail in February of 2014. It took me two days to read and I gave this book an A! I sent this book off to another good home on March 1, 2014!

18. The Affair: A Novel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in November of 2013. I actually started reading this book in February of 2014 and it took me two days to read. I gave this book an A+! I sent this book off to another good home on March 1, 2014!

19. Love Kills: The Stalking of Diane Newton King - This particular book joined my TBR pile in January of 2014 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for January of 2014. Although, I started reading this book in February of 2014. It took me two days to read and I gave this book an A+! It is currently still looking for another good home.

20. Daphne du Maurier: The Secret Life of the Renowned Storyteller - This particular book joined my TBR pile in December of 2013 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for December of 2013. Although, I started reading this book in February of 2014. It took me three days to read and I gave this book an A+! This book is a definite keeper for me.

21. Put Yer Rosary Beads Away Ma: A Salty Tale of a Young Man's Musical Dreams and Struggles in 1970's Ireland - This particular book joined my TBR pile in February of 2014 as a book sent to me by the author for review. I read this book in two days and gave it an A+! This book is a definite keeper for me. The author was kind enough to send me four extra copies of his book on March 10th to give away as prizes on the radio. I've already sent one copy to my sister-in-law in London and it arrived on March 22, 2014! Our first winner also received his prize on March 22, 2014! :) Our second winner received his prize on April 5, 2014, and our third winner received his book on April 17, 2014!

22. My Cousin Rachel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in August of 2009 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for August of 2009. I read this book for the first time in September of 2009 and it took me two days to read. The reread happened in March of 2014 and it again took me two days to finish. I gave this book an A+! and it is a definite keeper for me!

23. Class Reunion - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2000 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in November of 2000. I actually started reading this book in March of 2014 and it took me four days to read. I gave this book an A+! I sent this book off to another good home on August 23, 2014! :)

24. The Rose and the Yew Tree - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in November of 2013. I actually borrowed this book off of Mareena's TBR pile. I started reading this book in March of 2014 and it took me four days to read. I gave this book an A! and put it back on Mareena's TBR pile. :)

25. Earthly Possessions - This particular book joined my TBR pile in February of 2014 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for February of 2014. Although, I started reading this book in March of 2014. It took me six days to read and I gave this book an A+! This book is currently still looking for another good home.

26. Reader's Digest Condensed Books, Volume 2: 1957 - This particular book joined my TBR pile in March of 2014 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for March of 2014. It took me five days to read the first story: The Scapegoat by Daphne du Maurier. I gave this book an A! This book is a definite keeper for me! :)

27. A Slipping-Down Life - This particular book joined my TBR pile in February of 2014 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for February of 2014. Although, I started reading this book in March of 2014. It took me one day to read and I gave this book an A! I sent this book off to another good home on April 1, 2014! :)

28. Ashenden: A Novel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in January of 2014 as an acquisition from Barnes and Noble when Mareena and I went there in January of 2014. I actually borrowed this book off of Mareena's TBR pile. I started reading this book in March of 2014 and it took me three days to read. I gave this book an A+! and put it back on Mareena's TBR pile. :)

29. The Tin Can Tree - This particular book joined my TBR pile in February of 2014 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for February of 2014. Although, I started reading this book in March of 2014. It took me three days to read and I gave this book an A! This book is currently still looking for another good home.

30. I Want to Do Yoga Too - This particular book joined my TBR pile in April of 2014 as a book sent to me by the author for review. I read this book - and 13 others by this same author - in one day and gave it an A! I sent this book off to another good home on April 15, 2014.

31-36. Captain No Beard: An Imaginary Tale of a Pirate's Life - These particular books joined my TBR pile in April of 2014 as books sent to me by the author for review. I read all five books - and 7 others by this same author - in one day and gave it an A+! I sent these five books off to another good home on April 15, 2014.

37-42. If You Were Me and Lived in...Mexico - These particular books joined my TBR pile in April of 2014 as books sent to me by the author for review. I read all seven books - and 6 others by this same author - in one day and gave it an A+! I sent these seven books off to another good home on April 15, 2014.

43. Katie: The Real Story - This particular book joined my TBR pile in March of 2014 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for March of 2014. Although, I started reading this book in April of 2014. It took me four days to read and I gave this book an A+! I sent this book off to another good home on July 2, 2014.

44. Man, Woman and Child - This particular book joined my TBR pile in April of 2001 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in April of 2001. I actually started reading this book in April of 2014 and it took me one day to read. I gave this book an A+! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

45. The Guardian - This particular book joined my TBR pile in October of 2000 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in October of 2000. I actually started reading this book in April of 2014 and it took me four days to read. I gave this book an B+! Then I sent this book off to another good home on May 9, 2014! :)

46. While my Sister Sleeps - This particular book joined my TBR pile in April of 2014 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in April of 2014. I actually started reading this book three days after I acquired it and it took me three days to read. I gave this book an A+! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

47. The Murder of King Tut - This particular book joined my TBR pile in October of 2012 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for October of 2012. Although, I started reading this book in April of 2014. It took me two days to read and I gave this book an A+! This book is a definite keeper for me!

48. Cold Mountain: A Novel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in July of 2012 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in July of 2012. I actually started reading this book in April of 2014, and it took me four days to read. I gave this book an A+! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

49. All Through the Night: A Suspense Story - This particular book joined my TBR pile in June of 2001 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in June of 2001. I actually started reading this book in April of 2014, and it took me two days to read. I gave this book an B+! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

50. Last Wish - This particular book joined my TBR pile in April of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in April of 2013. I actually started reading this book in April of 2014, and it took me one day to read. I gave this book an A+! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

51. Fire on Ice: The Exclusive Inside Story of Tonya Harding - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in November of 2013. I actually started reading this book in May of 2014 and it took me two days to read. I gave this book an A+! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

52. Custody: A Novel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in May of 2014 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for May of 2014. I started reading this book on the day I received it in the mail. It took me two days to read and I gave this book an A! and I sent it off to another good home on June 10, 2014.

53. The Basement - This particular book joined my TBR pile in December of 2009 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for December of 2009. This is actually my second copy of this book because I have no idea where the first one went. I originally read this book in January 2008, and it took me five days to read. I reread this book in December of 2009, and again it took me five days to read. I gave it an A+! and placed it on my 'keeper shelf'! My third reading of this book took place over four days in May of 2014, and is still a keeper for me. :)

54. When Satan Wore a Cross: The Shocking True Story of a Killer Priest - This particular book joined my TBR pile in May of 2014 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for May of 2014. I started reading this book on the day I received it in the mail. It took me one day to read and I gave this book an A+! I sent this book off to another good home on September 9, 2014! :)

55. Circle of Three: A Novel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in June of 2001 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in June of 2001. I first read this book about a decade ago, but the reread took place in May of 2014, and took me four days to read. I gave this book an A+! and it is definitely a keeper for me.

56. Spirit Lost: A Ghost Novel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in May of 2014 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for May of 2014. I started reading this book on the day I received it in the mail. It took me one day to read and I gave this book an A+! and I sent it off to another good home on June 12, 2014.

57. Watson's Apology: A Novel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in May of 2014 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for May of 2014. I actually started reading this book nine days after I received it in the mail. It took me six days to read and I gave this book an A! and I sent this book off to another good home on June 12, 2014.

58. Nell - This particular book joined my TBR pile in May of 2001 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in May of 2001. I started reading this book in June of 2014 and it took took me nine days to read. I gave this book an A+! I sent this book off to another good home on August 23, 2014! :)

59. The Flip - This particular book joined my TBR pile in June of 2014 as a book sent to me by the author for review. I actually started reading this book on the day that I received it in the mail. It took me one day to read and I gave this book an A! I sent this book off to another good home on June 24, 2014! :)

60. Who Killed my Daughter? - This particular book joined my TBR pile in May of 2014 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for May of 2014. I started reading this book in June of 2014. It took me four days to read and I gave this book an A! I sent this book off to another good home on October 28, 2014! :)

61. The Man Who Died Twice - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2000 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in November of 2000. I started reading this book in June of 2014 and it took took me one day to read. I gave this book an A+! and sent it off to another good home on June 28, 2014.

62. Dream Country - This particular book joined my TBR pile in July of 2012 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in July of 2012. I started reading this book in June of 2014 and it took took me four days to read. I gave this book an A+! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

63. The Under Dog and Other Stories - This particular book joined my TBR pile in May of 2001 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in May of 2001. I started reading this book in June of 2014 and it took took me two days to read. I gave this book an A! and have put it on Mareena's TBR pile so that she can read it sometime soon.

64. The White Queen - This particular book joined my TBR pile in January of 2010 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in January of 2010. I started reading this book in June of 2014 and it took took me four days to read. I gave this book an A+! and have put it on Mareena's TBR pile so that she can read it sometime soon.

65. The Boleyn Inheritance - This particular book joined my TBR pile in December of 2011 as an acquisition from Barnes and Noble when Mareena and I went there in December of 2011. I actually borrowed this book off of Mareena's TBR pile. I started reading this book in July of 2014 and it took me ten days to read. I gave this book an A+! and put it back on Mareena's TBR pile so that she can read it sometime soon. :)

66. The Merry-Hearted Boys: Liam Clancy, the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem - This particular book joined my TBR pile in May of 2014 as a book sent to me by the author for review. I started reading this book in July of 2014 and it took took me seven days to read. I gave this book an A+! and it is a keeper for me.

67. My Name is Mary Sutter: A Novel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in November of 2013. I actually started reading this book in July of 2014 and it took me three days to read. I gave this book an A+! and sent it off to another good home on August 5, 2014.

68. The Winter of Our Discontent - This particular book joined my TBR pile in August of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in August of 2013. I actually started reading this book in July of 2014 and it took me three days to read. I gave this book an A! I sent this book off to another good home on August 14, 2014! :)

69. Once in a Blue Moon - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in November of 2013. I actually started reading this book in July of 2014 and it took me two days to read. I gave this book an A+! I sent this book off to another good home on August 11, 2014.

70. Guilt by Association - This particular book joined my TBR pile in June of 2013 as a 'just because' gift from Mareena for the month of June of 2013. It took me three days to read this book in June of 2013 and I gave it an A+! I read this book again in July of 2014, and it took me five days to read. This book is currently still looking for another good home.

71. The Diary - This particular book joined my TBR pile in August of 2014 as a 'just because' gift from Mareena for the month of August of 2014. I actually started reading this book two days after I received it in the mail. It took me one day to read it and I gave it an A+! This book is currently still looking for another good home.

72. Kiss and Kill - This particular book joined my TBR pile in May of 2013 as a 'just because' gift from Mareena for the month of May of 2013, although I actually started reading this book in August of 2014. It took me one day to read it and I gave it an A! I sent this book off to another good home on August 18, 2014! :)

73. Sandcastles - This particular book joined my TBR pile in August of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in August of 2013. I actually started reading this book in August of 2014 and it took me two days to read. I gave this book an B+! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

74. Sleeping Tiger - This particular book joined my TBR pile in March of 2013 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for March of 2013. Although, I started reading this book in August of 2014. It took me one day to read and I gave this book an A+! This book is currently still looking for another good home.

75. Prized Possessions - This particular book joined my TBR pile in September of 2001 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in September of 2001. I started reading this book in August of 2014 and it took took me three days to read. I gave this book an A+! and I am definitely keeping this book to read again sometime.

76. Behind Closed Doors - This particular book joined my TBR pile in August of 2014 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for August of 2014. I started reading this book two days after I received in the mail. It took me one day to read and I gave this book an A+! I am definitely keeping this book! :)

77. A Nice Place to Live - This particular book joined my TBR pile in August of 2014 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in August of 2014. I actually started reading this book on the day that we returned from the library and it took me two days to read. I gave this book an A+! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

78. The House of Stairs - This particular book joined my TBR pile in August of 2014 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in August of 2014. I actually started reading this book two days later, and it took me two days to read. I gave this book an A+! I sent this book off to another good home on September 8, 2014.

79. A Perfect Divorce - This particular book joined my TBR pile in August of 2014 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for August of 2014. I started reading this book on the day I received in the mail. It took me two days to read and I gave this book an A+! I am definitely keeping this book! :)

80. Blood Beast - This particular book joined my TBR pile in May of 2013 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for May of 2013. I actually started reading this book in August of 2014. It took me three days to read and I gave this book an A! I sent this book off to another good home on December 4, 2014.

81. The Heresy of Dr. Dee - This particular book joined my TBR pile in August of 2014 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in August of 2014. I actually started reading this book ten days later. It took me three days to read and I gave this book an B+! I sent this book off to another good home on September 8, 2014.

82. Nights in Rodanthe - This particular book joined my TBR pile in June of 2007 as an acquisition from Walmart - Mareena's friend gave this book to her as a birthday present for June of 2007. I actually borrowed this book off of Mareena's TBR pile. I started reading this book in August of 2014 and it took me one day to read. I gave this book an A+! and put it back on Mareena's TBR pile so that she can read it sometime soon. :)

83. Still Talking - This particular book joined my TBR pile in October of 2010 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in October of 2010. I read this book for the first time in October of 2010 and it took me six days to read. I gave this book an A+! and put it on my bookshelf to keep. My reread of this book happened in July of 2014, and took me three days to read. I placed it back on my bookshelf to keep.

84. The Taker - This particular book joined my TBR pile in June of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in June of 2013. I started reading this book in September of 2014 and it took took me five days to read. I gave this book an A! I sent this book off to another good home on December 22, 2014.

85. The Big Picture - This particular book joined my TBR pile in September of 2014 as an acquisition from my mailman. About two years ago, my mailman mentioned in passing that his wife was getting rid of some books and would I be interested in reading them? Guess what my answer was! Mareena and I returned from being out last week to a giant plastic bin and another plastic bag sitting on our doorstep - full to the brim with books. :) I immediately started reading this book as soon as I received it, and it took took me three days to read. I gave this book an A+! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

86. Twenty Wishes - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in November of 2013. Although I started reading this book in September of 2014. This book took me two days to read and I gave this book an A+! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

87. Hush - This particular book joined my TBR pile in September of 2014 as an acquisition from my mailman. About two years ago, my mailman mentioned in passing that his wife was getting rid of some books and would I be interested in reading them? Guess what my answer was! Mareena and I returned from being out last week to a giant plastic bin and another plastic bag sitting on our doorstep - full to the brim with books. :) I immediately started reading this book five days after I received it, and it took took me three days to read. I gave this book an B+! and sent it off to another good home on September 29, 2014.

88. Between Husbands and Friends: A Novel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in September of 2014 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for September of 2014. I started reading this book on the day I received it in the mail. It took me one day to read and I gave this book an A+! I am definitely keeping this book! :)

89. Death at the Priory: Sex, Love and Murder in Victorian England - This particular book joined my TBR pile in September of 2014 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for September of 2014. I started reading this book the day after I received it in the mail. It took me two days to read and I gave this book an A+! I am definitely keeping this book! :)

90. Presumed Innocent - This particular book joined my TBR pile in September of 2014 as an acquisition from my mailman. About two years ago, my mailman mentioned in passing that his wife was getting rid of some books and would I be interested in reading them? Guess what my answer was! Mareena and I returned from being out last week to a giant plastic bin and another plastic bag sitting on our doorstep - full to the brim with books. :) I started reading this book twelve days after I received it, and it took took me three days to read. I gave this book an A+! I sent this book off to another good home on October 24, 2014.

91. Blood in the Water: An Alice Rice Mystery - This particular book joined my TBR pile in August of 2014 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in August of 2014. I actually started reading this book in September of 2014 and it took me two days to read. I gave this book an A+! and sent it off to another good home on October 2, 2014.

92. Suddenly - This particular book joined my TBR pile in August of 2014 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in August of 2014. I actually started reading this book in September of 2014 and it took me two days to read. I gave this book an A! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

93. Dreamthorp - This particular book joined my TBR pile in January of 2001 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in January of 2001. I actually started reading this book in September of 2014 and it took me three days to read. I gave this book an A! and I sent it off to another good home on October 6, 2014.

94. A Good Yarn - This particular book joined my TBR pile in August of 2014 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in August of 2014. I actually started reading this book in September of 2014 and it took me three days to read. I gave this book an A! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

95. The House on Hope Street - This particular book joined my TBR pile in July of 2012 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in July of 2012. Although I started reading this book in October of 2014. This book took me two days to read and I gave this book an B+! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

96. Slow Waltz in Cedar Bend - This particular book joined my TBR pile in August of 2014 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in August of 2014. I actually started reading this book in October of 2014 and it took me one day to read. I gave this book an A+! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

97. Sam's Letters to Jennifer - This particular book joined my TBR pile in October of 2014 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for October of 2014. I started reading this book the day that I received it in the mail. It took me one day to read and I gave this book an A+! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

98. The Moonflower Vine: A Novel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2000 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in November of 2000. I started reading this book in October of 2014 and it took took me three days to read. I gave this book an A+! and sent it off to another good home on November 24, 2014!

99. The Haunted - This particular book joined my TBR pile in October of 2013 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for October of 2013. I started reading this book in October of 2014 and it took took me three days to read. I gave this book an A+! I am definitely keeping this book! :)

100. The Kennedy Women - This particular book joined my TBR pile in July of 2001 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in July of 2001. I started reading this book in October of 2014 and it took took me two days to read. I gave this book an A! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

101. The Water Giver: The Story of a Mother, a Son, and Their Second Chance - This particular book joined my TBR pile in July of 2012 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in July of 2012. Although I started reading this book in October of 2014. This book took me two days to read and I gave this book an A+! I sent this book off to another good home on October 29, 2014!

102. Now You Know - This particular book joined my TBR pile in June of 2009 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in June of 2009. I read the book for the first time in February of 2012, and it took me two days to finish reading. My reread of this book took place in October of 2014 over three days. I gave this book an A+! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

103. At First Sight - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in November of 2013. Although I started reading this book in October of 2014. This book took me one day to read and I gave this book an A+! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

104. Best Friends - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in November of 2013. Although I started reading this book in October of 2014. This book took me two days to read and I gave this book an A+! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

105. Gallows Lane - This particular book joined my TBR pile in August of 2014 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in August of 2014. I actually started reading this book in October of 2014 and it took me one day to read. I gave this book an A! I sent this book off to another good home on November 10, 2014!

106. Small Town Girl - This particular book joined my TBR pile in August of 2014 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in August of 2014. I actually started reading this book in November of 2014 and it took me three days to read. I gave this book an B+! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

107. The Reader - This particular book joined my TBR pile in July of 2012 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in July of 2012. I actually started reading this book in November of 2014 and it took me four days to read. I gave this book an A+! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

108. In Another Country - This particular book joined my TBR pile in October of 2000 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in October of 2000. I actually started reading this book in November of 2014 and it took me one day to read. I gave this book an A+! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

109. The Senator's Wife - This particular book joined my TBR pile in September of 2001 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in September of 2001. I actually started reading this book in November of 2014 and it took me three days to read. I gave this book an B+! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

110. The Ladies of Missalonghi - This particular book joined my TBR pile in April of 2010 as an acquisition from a friend of mine who was getting married in March of 2011. However, before she moved in with her new husband, she needed to get rid of some 25-30 books in order to merge two households. I actually started reading this book in November of 2014 and it took me four days to read. I gave this book an A! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

111. Random Hearts - This particular book joined my TBR pile in May of 2001 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in May of 2001. I actually started reading this book in November of 2014 and it took me three days to read. I gave this book an A+! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

112. What Lies Beneath - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2014 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts to herself for November of 2014. I started reading this book two days after it arrived in the mail in November of 2014. It took took me one day to read and I gave this book an A! I put this book back on Mareena's TBR pile for her to read sometime soon.

113. Blackbird House - This particular book joined my TBR pile in April of 2014 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in April of 2014. I actually started reading this book in November of 2014 and it took me one day to read. I gave this book an A! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

114. Live to Tell - This particular book originally joined my TBR pile as a hardcover copy in July of 2012, and was an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in July of 2012. I read this book for the first time over two days in July of 2012, and then sent this book off to another good home on August 21, 2012. My second copy was a paperback copy that was an acquisition from my mailman. About two years ago, my mailman mentioned in passing that his wife was getting rid of some books and would I be interested in reading them? Guess what my answer was! Mareena and I returned from being out one Sunday in September to a giant plastic bin and another plastic bag sitting on our doorstep - full to the brim with books. :)

I actually started reading - or I suppose rereading - this book in November of 2014 and it took me two days to read. I gave this book an A+! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

115. The After House - This particular book joined my TBR pile in October of 2014 as a book sent to me by the author for review. I actually started reading this book in December of 2014. It took me two days to read and I gave this book an B+! I sent this book off to another good home on December 17, 2014!

116. The House on Fortune Street - This particular book joined my TBR pile in July of 2012 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in July of 2012. I actually started reading this book in December of 2014 and it took me two days to read. I gave this book an A+! and I will keep this book to read it again sometime.

117. Preservation Hall - This particular book joined my TBR pile in August of 2013 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for August of 2013. I actually started reading this book in December of 2014. It took me two days to read and I gave this book an A+! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

118. A Ship Made of Paper - This particular book joined my TBR pile in October of 2007 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in October of 2007. I first read this book in August of 2012 and it took me three days to read. I gave this book an A+! I reread this book in December of 2014 and it took me three days to read. I sent this book off to another good home on December 20, 2014!

119. Deeper Than the Dead - This particular book joined my TBR pile in September of 2014 as an acquisition from my mailman. About two years ago, my mailman mentioned in passing that his wife was getting rid of some books and would I be interested in reading them? Guess what my answer was! Mareena and I returned from being out on a Sunday afternoon in September to a giant plastic bin and another plastic bag sitting on our doorstep - full to the brim with books. :) I started reading this book in December of 2014 and it took me two days to read. I gave this book an A+! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

120. Like Water For Chocolate: A Novel in Monthly Installments, With Recipes, Romances, and Home Remedies - This particular book joined my TBR pile in July of 2012 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for July of 2012. I actually started reading this book in December of 2014. It took me one day to read and I gave this book an A+! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

121. Wildwood Road - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2014 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts to herself for November of 2014. I actually started reading this book in December of 2014. It took me three days to read and I gave this book an A! I put this book back on Mareena's TBR pile for her to read sometime soon.

122. Homework: A Novel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in December of 2014 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for December of 2014. I actually started reading this book to days after I received it. It took me one day to read and I gave this book an A+! and I will keep it to read it again sometime.

123. The Rest of Her Life - This particular book joined my TBR pile in August of 2014 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in August of 2014. I actually started reading this book in December of 2014 and it took me three days to read. I gave this book an A+! and I will keep it to read it again sometime.

124. The Ice Queen - This particular book joined my TBR pile in December of 2014 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in December of 2014. I actually started reading this book two days after I acquired it from the Library Book Sale and it took me two days to read. I gave this book an A! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

Well in 2012, I read 110 books and because I always plan to read at least one more book in the new year: My Projected Goal - Updated on November 30, 2013: 120 Books Read in 2013!



So far, I have actually acquired 403 books in 2013 and have donated or purged 169. I have a projected goal to donate or purge 170 books in 2013 - I just increased my goal by 20 books on November 26, 2013!



Monthly Breakdown:

Here are my monthly totals again:

January 2013
Total books read: 9 (1 book donated, 8 books still looking for good homes)
Total rereads: 0 (yes!)
Total acquisitions: 7 (4 ebooks)
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 17

February 2013
Total books read: 8 (2 keepers, 6 books still looking for good homes)
Total rereads: 1
Total acquisitions: 43 (6 ebooks)
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 12

March 2013
Total books read: 7 (1 book donated, 6 books still looking for good homes)
Total rereads: 1
Total acquisitions: 7 (1 ebook)
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 9

April 2013
Total books read: 11 (5 books donated, 6 books still looking for good homes)
Total rereads: 0 (yes!)
Total acquisitions: 61 (9 ebooks)
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 14

May 2013
Total books read: 9 (3 books donated, 1 keeper, 5 books still looking for good homes)
Total rereads: 2
Total acquisitions: 19 (1 ebook)
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 13

June 2013
Total books read: 13 (3 books donated, 3 keepers, 7 books still looking for good homes)
Total rereads: 1
Total acquisitions: 31
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 10

July 2013
Total books read: 15 (3 books donated, 3 keepers, 9 books still looking for good homes)
Total rereads: 1
Total acquisitions: 6
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 16

August 2013
Total books read: 11 (4 books donated, 7 books still looking for good homes)
Total rereads: 0 (yes!)
Total acquisitions: 57 (22 ebooks)
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 13

September 2013
Total books read: 9 (3 books donated, 4 keepers, 2 books still looking for good homes)
Total rereads: 1
Total acquisitions: 15 (4 ebooks)
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 15

October 2013
Total books read: 9 (3 books donated, 1 keeper, 5 books still looking for good homes)
Total rereads: 0
Total acquisitions: 35 (22 ebooks) (I received a subscription of a 24 pack of puzzle books on October 3, 2013 so I added 1 book for that subscription)
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 20

November 2013
Total books read: 10 (3 books donated, 1 keeper, 6 books still looking for good homes)
Total rereads: 0 (yes!)
Total acquisitions: 94 (27 ebooks)
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 14

December 2013
Total books read: 8 (4 books donated, 1 keeper, 3 books still looking for good homes)
Total rereads: 0 (yes!)
Total acquisitions: 29 (27 ebooks)
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 18

Average time between acquisition and reading: approximately three years (gasp!)
Average number of rereads of acquisitions: 1
TBR books still waiting for new homes: 192

Welcome back and Happy Reading, MS&RF.

I love your Purged ticker. What a good idea. Also love the stats about the time between acquisition and reading. My long term goal is to only have one layer of books on my bookshelves, instead of books in front and on top of others. That means letting some of them go. That's part of my motivation for joining Roots this year.

#4 - Thanks so much, Connie! :) Glad to be back, and happy reading to you as well!

#5 - Nice to meet you, Ellsiefind - someone after my own heart! :) LOL! Before I joined Librarything, I literally had no idea what books I had tucked away on my bookshelves. I had a general idea (at least of the books that I had read before) and had a tendency to reread books by my favorite authors over and over again.

Since joining Librarything, (and becoming a book blogger) I've noticed that my horizons have expanded tenfold. I'm becoming better acquainted with authors who are new to me, as well as the unread books that are already on my bookshelves. Not that my book acquisitions have lessened (I'm still addicted to going to Library Book Sales, and occasionally bookstores), but I think that it's becoming slightly easier for me to donate certain books after I read them. :)

>#7 Nice to meet you, too. I also didn't realize how many unread books I had until I started cataloging on LT. It's been fun pulling out every single book, dusting them off, paging through them and re-discovering favorites and recalling books or passages in books that really made a difference to me. I even found all kinds of treasures tucked among the pages, old letters and postcards, photos, ticket stubs, dried leaves, flowers and 4-leaf clovers. All kinds of memories. And I realized that I have a severe case of BAS (book acquisition syndrome). Couldn't believe how many I hadn't read or started but didn't finish. Good luck in meeting your challenge goals.

#8 - The same thing happens to me! I'm not always even sure where or when I acquired some of my books (I'm assuming that the majority of them may have come from various Library Book Sales, but I only started actively keeping track of the books I read in May of 2009 (when I started blogging). And actually cataloging my books when my daughter Mareena got me to join Librarything in January of 2012! LOL! :)

Good luck with your own challenge as well, Elsie! :)

ROOTS For 2013

1. An Isolated Incident - This is actually the first time that I've ever read any books by Susan R. Sloan. This particular book joined my TBR pile in July of 2008 as a Library Book Sale acquisition from Mareena's and my July visit of 2008. I actually started reading this book in December of 2012 and it became the first book of the new year for me. It took me four days to read this book and I gave it an A+! I sent this book off to another good home on August 14, 2014! :)

2. Mount Vernon Love Story: A Novel of George and Martha Washington - This particular book joined my TBR pile in December of 2012 although I started reading the book in January of 2013. This book was one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for December of 2012. It took me a day to read this book and I gave it an A+! This book is still looking for a good home.

3. Downtown - This particular book joined my TBR pile in December of 2012 although I started reading the book in January of 2013. This book was Mareena's second 'just because' gift for December of 2012. It took me eight days to read this book and I gave it an A! I sent this book off to another good home on May 26, 2013! :)

4. Shock Talk: The Exorcist Files - This particular book joined my TBR pile in July of 2008 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in July of 2008. I actually read this book in January of 2013 and it took me four days to read. I gave it a B+! and I sent this book off to another good home on August 5, 2013.

5. Rose - This particular book joined my TBR pile in January of 2008 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in January of 2008. I actually read this book in January of 2013 and it took me four days to read. I gave it an A! and this book is currently looking for another good home.

6. Tell Me Your Dreams - This particular book joined my TBR pile in January of 2008 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in January of 2008. I actually read this book in January of 2013 and it took me two days to read. I gave it an A+! and this book is currently looking for another good home.

7. The Wicked Wives: A Novel Based on a True Story - This particular book joined my TBR pile in January of 2013 as a book sent to me by the author for review. I read this book in one day and gave it an A! I purged this ebook after I finished reading it on January 25, 2013.

8. A Ruling Passion - This particular book joined my TBR pile in May of 2008 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in May of 2008. I actually read this book in January of 2013 and it took me three days to read. I gave it an A+! and this book is currently looking for another good home.

9. Temporary Sanity: A Crime Novel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in May of 2008 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in May of 2008. I actually read this book in January of 2013 and it took me two days to read. I gave it an A+! and sent it off to another good home on February 11, 2013.

10. As Max Saw It - This particular book joined my TBR pile in June of 2008 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in June of 2008. I actually read this book in January of 2013 and it took me one day to read. I gave it a B+! and this book is currently looking for another good home.

11. The Woman in Black: A Ghost Story - This particular book joined my TBR pile in February of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in February of 2013. It took me one day to read this book and I gave it an A+! This book is a definite keeper for me!

12. Change of Heart - This particular book joined my TBR pile in February of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in February of 2013. It took me three days to read this book and I gave it an A+! This book was sent off to another good home on March 18, 2013!

13. The Naked Face - This particular book joined my TBR pile in February of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in February of 2013. It took me one day to read this book and I gave it an A+! I sent one copy of this book off to another good home on May 23, 2013! The other copy of this book is still looking for another good home. :)

14. The Gathering - This particular book joined my TBR pile in February of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in February of 2013. It took me one day to read this book and I gave it an A! I sent this book off to another good home on March 18, 2013!

15. "They Always Call us Ladies": Stories From Prison - This particular book joined my TBR pile in February of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in February of 2013. It took me four days to read this book and I gave it a B+! I sent this book off to another good home on January 29, 2014.

16. Nethergate - This particular book joined my TBR pile in April of 2009 although I started reading the book in February of 2013. This book was Mareena's second 'just because' gift for April of 2009 and was actually a reread for me from a decade ago. the reread took me five days to finish and I gave it an A+! This book is a definite keeper for me!

17. My Sister's Keeper - This particular book joined my TBR pile in February of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in February of 2013. It took me four days to read this book and I gave it a A+! This book is currently looking for another good home.

18. Heartbreak Hotel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2012 although I started reading the book in February of 2013. This book was one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for November of 2012 and took me five days to read. I gave this book a B+! and then sent it off to another good home on May 26, 2013! :)

19. Quinn - This particular book joined my TBR pile in February of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in February of 2013. I actually started reading this book in March of 2013 and it took me one day to read this book. I gave it a A! and sent this book off to another good home on March 11, 2013!

20. Gift From the Sea - This particular book joined my TBR pile in September of 2001 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in September of 2001. I had originally tried to read this book sometime in 2003, but gave up reading after finishing the first chapter. I was searching through my mountainous TBR pile last night, looking for a short book to read after finishing Quinn and this book came to my hand! :) I started reading this book in March of 2013 and it took me a day to read this book. I gave it a B+! and sent this book off to another good home on April 1, 2013.

21. Audition: A Memoir - This particular book joined my TBR pile in June of 2010 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts that she acquired for me in June of 2010. I started reading this book in March of 2013 and it took me ten days to read it. I gave it an A+! and I sent this book off to another good home on April 15, 2013!

22. The Day of the Storm - This particular book joined my TBR pile in April of 2010 when one of my friends gave it to me in a box of 25-30 books in preparation of her wedding in March of 2011! :) Mareena had actually acquired a second copy for me as one of her 'just because' gifts in April of 2010 - two weeks before my engaged friend gave me her 'box o' books'! The first copy of this book went off to another good home on September 15, 2010 after I had read it. The reread took me a day and I gave this book an A+! and I sent the book off to another good home on July 3, 2014!

23. The Best of Dear Abby - This particular book joined my TBR pile in January of 2013 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts that she acquired for me in January of 2013. I started reading this book in March of 2013 and it took me one day to read. I gave it an A+! and this book is currently looking for another good home.

24. House Rules - This particular book joined my TBR pile in February of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in February of 2013. I actually started reading this book in March of 2013 and it took me a week to read this book. I gave it a A+! I sent this book off to another good home on April 2, 2013!

25. The Brontes: Wild Genius on the Moors, the Story of Three Sisters - This particular ebook joined my TBR pile in January of 2013 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts that she acquired for me in January of 2013. I started reading this book in March of 2013 and finished it eight days later, in April of 2013. I gave this ebook a B+! and purged it on April 3, 2013.

26. Beneath - This particular ebook joined my TBR pile in February of 2013 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts that she acquired for me in February of 2013. I actually started reading this book in April of 2013 and devoured it in one day! I gave this ebook an A! and purged it on April 5, 2013.

27. Husband and Wife - This particular book joined my TBR pile in February of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in February of 2013. I actually started reading this book in April of 2013 and it took me two days to read this book. I gave it an A! I sent this book off to another good home on April 16, 2013!

28. A Little Death - This particular book joined my TBR pile in February of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in February of 2013. I actually started reading this book in April of 2013 and it took me two days to read this book. I gave it an A+! I sent this book off to another good home on October 29, 2013. :)

29. Sights Unseen - This particular book joined my TBR pile in February of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in February of 2013. I actually started reading this book in April of 2013 and it took me two days to read this book. I gave it an A! I sent this book off to another good home on September 8, 2014.

30. My Best Friend - This particular book joined my TBR pile in April of 2013 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts that she acquired for me in April of 2013. It took me three days to read this book and I gave it an A! I sent this book off to another good home on April 29, 2013.

31. The End of Summer - This particular book joined my TBR pile in March of 2013 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts that she acquired for me in March of 2013. I actually started reading this book in April of 2013 and it took me one day to read it. I gave this book an A! I sent this book off to another good home on September 8, 2014.

32. The Empty House - This particular book joined my TBR pile in March of 2013 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts that she acquired for me in March of 2013. I actually started reading this book in April of 2013 and it took me one day to read it. I gave this book an A! and sent it off to another good home on April 27, 2013.

33. Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope - This particular book joined my TBR pile in May of 2011 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts that she acquired for me in May of 2011. I actually started reading this book in April of 2013 and it took me one day to read it. I gave this book an A! I sent this book off to another good home on May 14, 2013.

34. Disgrace - This particular book joined my TBR pile in August of 2009 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts that she acquired for me in August of 2009. I actually started reading this book in April of 2013 and it took me two days to read it. I gave this book an A+! and sent the book off to another good home on September 3, 2013.

35. Mercy Street - This particular book joined my TBR pile in April of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in April of 2013. This book took me three days to read and I gave it an A! It is currently still looking for another good home.

36. One Last Dance - This particular book joined my TBR pile in April of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in April of 2013. I began reading this book in April of 2013 and finished it five days later in May of 2013. I gave this book an A! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

37. Life Lines - This particular book joined my TBR pile in March of 2009 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in March of 2009. I reread this book in May of 2013 and it took me two days to read. I gave this book an A! and it is currently still looking for another good home.

38. The People From the Sea - This particular book joined my TBR pile in March of 2011 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in March of 2011. I reread this book in May of 2013 and it took me two days to read. I gave this book an A+! and sent it off to another good home on November 12, 2013.

39. Elsewhere - This particular book joined my TBR pile in May of 2013 as a 'just because' gift from Mareena for the month of May of 2013. I started reading this book immediately on the day it arrived in the mail. It took me a day to read and I gave it an A! I sent this book off to another good home on May 15, 2013.

40. His Other Wife: A Novel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in April of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in April of 2013. I began reading this book in May of 2013 and finished it in one day. I gave this book an A+! and I sent this book off to another good home on May 21, 2013.

41. Just After Sunset: Stories - This particular book joined my TBR pile in May of 2013 as a 'just because' gift from Mareena for the month of May of 2013. It took me six days to read this book and I gave it an A+! This book is currently a keeper for me.

42. Salt of the Earth: One Family's Journey Through the Violent American Landscape - This particular book joined my TBR pile in May of 2013 as a 'just because' gift from Mareena for the month of May of 2013. It took me four days to read this book and I gave it an A+! I sent this book off to another good home on May 28, 2013! :)

43. Everything Must Go - This particular book joined my TBR pile in April of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in April of 2013. I began reading this book in May of 2013 and finished it in three days. I gave this book an A! and sent it off to another good home on October 7, 2013.

44. A Room For the Dead - This particular book joined my TBR pile in May of 2013 as a 'just because' gift from Mareena for the month of May of 2013. It took me three days to read this book and I gave it an A! I sent this book off to another good home on June 12, 2013.

45. Cypress Point - This particular book joined my TBR pile in May of 2013 as a 'just because' gift from Mareena for the month of May of 2013. It took me three days to read this book and I gave it an A+! I sent this book off to another good home on October 3, 2013.

46. First Things First - This particular book joined my TBR pile in May of 2013 as a 'just because' gift from Mareena for the month of May of 2013. I started reading it in June of 2013 and it took me two days to read this book. I gave this book a B+! I sent this book off to another good home on June 10, 2013.

47. 11 Great Horror Stories Including "The Oblong Box" and "The Dunwich Horror" - This particular book joined my TBR pile in July of 2001 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in July of 2001. I began reading this book in June of 2013 and finished it in two days. I gave this book an A! and I sent this book off to another good home on June 21, 2013.

48. Blood Brother: 33 Reasons my Brother Scott Peterson is Guilty - This particular book joined my TBR pile in June of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in June of 2013. I began reading this book in June of 2013 and finished it in one day. I gave this book an A+! and sent it off to another good home on October 14, 2013.

49. Last Kiss - This particular book joined my TBR pile in June of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in June of 2013. I began reading this book in June of 2013 and finished it in two days. I gave this book an B+! and it is currently looking for another good home.

50. In the Night Season: A Novel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in May of 2001 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in May of 2001. I began reading this book in June of 2013 and finished it in one day. I gave this book an A+! I sent this book off to another good home on June 25, 2013.

51. Beachcombers: A Novel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in June of 2013 as a 'just because' gift from Mareena for the month of June of 2013. It took me one day to read this book and I gave it an A+! I will definitely put the book on my 'Bookshelf of Keepers'! :)

52. The Eighth Day - This particular book joined my TBR pile in March of 2013 as a 'just because' gift from Mareena for the month of March of 2013, although I actually read this book in June of 2013. It took me three days to read this book and I gave it an A+! I sent this book off to another good home on August 28, 2013.

53. The Last Time They Met: A Novel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in April of 2009 as a 'just because' gift from Mareena for the month of April of 2009. It took me two days to read this book and I gave it an A+! I will definitely put the book on my 'Bookshelf of Keepers'! :)

54. Guilt by Association - This particular book joined my TBR pile in June of 2013 as a 'just because' gift from Mareena for the month of June of 2013. It took me three days to read this book and I gave it an A+! This book is currently looking for another good home.

55. Moon Shell Beach: A Novel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in June of 2013 as a 'just because' gift from Mareena for the month of June of 2013. It took me two days to read this book and I gave it an A! then I sent this book off to another good home on July 29, 2013.

56. A Rose For Virtue: The Very Private Life of Hortense, Stepdaughter of Napoleon I, Mother of Napoleon III - This particular book joined my TBR pile in January of 2001 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in January of 2001. Then Mareena acquired a paperback copy of this book in March of 2009 as a 'just because' gift for me for March of 2009. I can't actually tell you when I first read this book, but I reread it in three days during June of 2013. I give this book an A+! and will put the hardcover copy on my 'Bookshelf of Keepers'! I sent the paperback copy of this book off to another good home on October 9, 2013. :)

57. The Glenna Powers Case - This particular book joined my TBR pile in March of 2010, although I started reading the book in June of 2013. This book was part of a package of three which I bought over the Internet from a used book in Canada in March of 2010. It took me a day to read this book and I gave it an B+! This book went off to another good home on July 9, 2013.

58. The Fireman's Wife and Other Stories - This particular book joined my TBR pile in June of 2013 as a 'just because' gift from Mareena for the month of June of 2013. It took me three days to read this book and I gave it a B+! I sent this book off to another good home on July 13, 2013.

59. Trade-Off - This particular book joined my TBR pile in February of 2001 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in February of 2001. I can't actually tell you when I first read this book, but I reread it in two days during July of 2013. I give this book an A+! and it is currently looking for another good home.

60. Stillwell: A Haunting on Long Island - This particular book joined my TBR pile in July of 2013 as a book sent to me by the author for review. I read this book in one day and gave it an A+! This book is a definite keeper for me. I was sent an extra copy of this book on April 2, 2014 which I sent off to another good home on April 22, 2014! A third copy was sent to me on June 19, 2014 and I sent it off to another good home on July 7, 2014! :)

61. After the Fire - This particular book joined my TBR pile in May of 2013 as a 'just because' gift from Mareena for the month of May of 2013. I actually started reading this book in July of 2013. It took me two days to read this book and I gave it an A+! This book is a definite keeper for me.

62. Hunters Blood - This particular book joined my TBR pile in February of 2010, although I started reading the book in July of 2013. This book was a 'just because' gift from Mareena for the month of February of 2010. It took me two days to read this book and I gave it an A! I sent this book off to another good home on August 14, 2014! :)

63. Hauntings: Is Anybody There? - This particular book joined my TBR pile in July of 2001 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in July of 2001. I began reading this book in July of 2013 and finished it in one day. I gave this book an A+! and it was sent off to another good home on July 14, 2013.

64. McNally's Puzzle - This particular book joined my TBR pile in September of 2001 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in September of 2001. I began reading this book in July of 2013 and finished it in two days. I gave this book an A! and it is currently looking for another good home.

65. The Magdalena Curse - This particular book joined my TBR pile in June of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in June of 2013. I began reading this book in July of 2013 and finished it in three days. I gave this book an A! and sent it off to another good home on July 24, 2013! :)

66. Best Friends Forever: A Novel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in June of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in June of 2013. I began reading this book in July of 2013 and finished it in two days. I gave this book an A+! I sent this book off to another good home on October 24, 2013.

67. A Friend of the Family - This particular book joined my TBR pile in June of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in June of 2013. I began reading this book in July of 2013 and finished it in two days. I gave this book an A+! and it is a definite keeper for me!

68. Twins - This particular book joined my TBR pile in July of 2001 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in July of 2001. I began reading this book in July of 2013 and finished it in two days. I gave this book an A! and it is currently looking for another good home.

69. A Crime of Honor - This particular book joined my TBR pile in October of 2001 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in October of 2001. I began reading this book in July of 2013 and finished it in one day. I gave this book an A! and it is currently looking for another good home.

70. Bloodprint: A Novel of Psychological Suspense - This particular book joined my TBR pile in December of 2011 as one of five books received from Mareena as Christmas presents in 2011. I began reading this book in July of 2013 and finished it in four days. I gave this book a B+! and I sent this book off to another good home on August 5, 2013.

71. Island Murders - This particular book joined my TBR pile in June of 2010, although I started reading the book in July of 2013. This book was a 'just because' gift from Mareena for the month of June of 2010. It took me two days to read this book and I gave it an A! I sent this book off to another good home on August 22, 2013.

72. The Wheat Field - This particular book joined my TBR pile in October of 2007 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in October of 2007. I began reading this book in July of 2013 and finished it in one day. I gave this book an A+! and sent it off to another good home on October 3, 2014.

73. Bloodroot - This particular book joined my TBR pile in June of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in June of 2013. I began reading this book in July of 2013 and finished it in four days. I gave this book an A+! and I sent this book off to another good home on August 14, 2013.

74. Mindbend - This particular book joined my TBR pile in January of 2001 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in January of 2001. I began reading this book in August of 2013 and finished it in three days. I gave this book an A+! and I sent it off to another good home on August 12, 2013.

75. A Ship Made of Paper: A Novel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in October of 2007 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in October of 2007. I began reading this book in August of 2013 and finished it in three days. I gave this book an A+! and it is currently looking for another good home.

76. The Red Scream: A Novel of Suspense - This particular book joined my TBR pile in July of 2001 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in July of 2001. I began reading this book in August of 2013 and finished it in three days. I gave this book an A+! I sent this book off to another good home on March 28, 2014! :)

77. Deviltry Afoot - This particular book joined my TBR pile in August of 2013 when Mareena passed it on to me to read after she had read and reviewed it herself. This book took me two days to read and I gave it an A! Then we sent this book off to another good home on May 4, 2014! :)

78. A Patchwork Planet: A Novel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in July of 2012 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in July of 2012. I began reading this book in August of 2013 and finished it in one day. I gave this book an A! I sent this book off to another good home on August 20, 2014!

79. Brood X: A Firsthand Account of the Great Cicada Invasion - This particular book joined my TBR pile in August of 2013 as a book sent to me by the author for review. I read this book in one day and gave it an A! I sent this book off to another good home on August 27, 2013. The author was kind enough to send me another copy of his book on July 7, 2014 and I sent it off to another good home on October 2, 2014!

80. The Sky is Falling: A Novel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in August of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in August of 2013. I finished reading this book in two days. I gave this book an A! and it is currently looking for another good home.

81. Sweetwater Creek - This particular book joined my TBR pile in August of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in August of 2013. I finished reading this book in two days. I gave this book an B+! and it is currently looking for another good home.

82. Exceptional Acrostics to Keep You Sharp - This particular book joined my TBR pile in December of 2011 as a Christmas present from one of my friends. I began solving the puzzles in this book in January of 2012 and finished it in August of 2013. I gave this book a A+! I purged this book on August 29, 2013.

83. From a Buick 8: A Novel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in August of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in August of 2013. I finished reading this book in two days. I gave this book an A! and sent it off to another good home on October 28, 2013.

84. All the Numbers: A Novel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in August of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in August of 2013. I started this book in August of 2013 and I finished it in one day - by September of 2013. I gave this book an A+! and it's a definite keeper for me! :)

85. The Way we Were: A Novel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in August of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in August of 2013. I actually started reading this book in September of 2013 and it took me three days. I gave this book an A! I sent this book off to another good home on September 18, 2013.

86. The Doctor's Wife - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2000 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in November of 2000. I started reading this book in September of 2013 and I finished it in three days. I gave this book an A+! I sent this book off to another good home on November 4, 2013.

87. Rescue: A Novel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in August of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in August of 2013. I actually started reading this book in September of 2013 and finished it in three days. I gave this book an A+! and it's definitely a keeper for me! :)

88. The Summer Visitors - This particular book joined my TBR pile in July of 2013 as a 'just because' gift from Mareena for the month of July of 2013, although I actually read this book in September of 2013. It took me two days to read this book and I gave it an A! I sent this book off to another good home on September 27, 2013! :)

89. Returning: A Spiritual Journey - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2001 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in November of 2001. I actually started reading this book in September of 2013 and finished it in five days. I gave this book an B+! and sent it off to another good home on January 31, 2014!

90. Summer Breeze: A Novel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in June of 2013 as a 'just because' gift from Mareena for the month of June of 2013, although I actually read this book in September of 2013. It took me two days to read this book and I gave it an A+! I sent this book off to another good home on September 30, 2013.

91. Whispers - This particular book joined my TBR pile in August of 2010 as a 'just because' gift from Mareena for the month of August of 2010, although so far, I have actually read this book three times. My third reading of this book took me three days in September of 2013 and I gave it an A+! and I sent this book off to another good home on May 6, 2014! I'm sure that I have another copy somewhere on my bookshelf, maybe two, and I'm certainly keeping a copy for myself.

92. The Weight of Silence - This particular book joined my TBR pile in July of 2012 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in July of 2012. I actually started reading this book in September of 2013 and finished it in two days. I gave this book an A+! and it's definitely a keeper for me! :)

93. The Sands of Time - This particular book joined my TBR pile in April of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in April of 2013. I actually began reading this book in September of 2013 and finished it in three days - by October of 2013. I gave this book an A! and this book is currently looking for another good home. I sent the paperback copy of this book off to another good home on July 14, 2014.

94. The Resort - This particular book joined my TBR pile in September of 2013 as a 'just because' gift from Mareena for the month of September of 2013, although I actually read this book in October of 2013. It took me four days to read this book and I gave it an A+! This book was sent off to another good home on October 12, 2013.

95. Summer House: A Novel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in September of 2013 as a 'just because' gift from Mareena for the month of September of 2013, although I actually read this book in October of 2013. It took me two days to read this book and I gave it an A+! I sent this book off to another good home on November 13, 2013.

96. The House - This particular book joined my TBR pile as an ebook in December of 2011 - an early Christmas gift from Mareena for the month of December of 2011. Although, I received a hardcover copy as well in October of 2013. It took me six days to read this book and I gave it an B+! I purged the ebook on October 17, 2013, and sent the hardcover copy off to another good home on October 19, 2013.

97. The Hiding Place - This particular book joined my TBR pile in August of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in August of 2013. I actually began reading this book in October of 2013 and finished it in two days. I gave this book an A+! and I sent this book off to another good home on October 27, 2013.

98. An Act of Love - This particular book joined my TBR pile in October of 2013 as a 'just because' gift from Mareena for the month of October of 2013. It took me two days to read this book and I gave it an A+! This book is definitely a keeper for me.

99. Belonging: A Novel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in September of 2013 as a 'just because' gift from Mareena for the month of September of 2013, although I actually read this book in October of 2013. It took me five days to read this book and I gave it an B+! I sent this book off to another good home on February 3, 2014.

100. The Hanging Tree: A Novella - This particular book joined my TBR pile in October of 2013 as a book sent to me by the author for review. I read this book in one day and gave it an A+! I sent it off to another good home on November 12, 2013. I was sent an extra copy of this book on April 2, 2014 and sent it off to another good home on April 22, 2014! A third copy of this book was sent to me on July 17, 2014 and I sent it off to another good home on August 3, 2014.

101. Going All the Way - This particular book joined my TBR pile in October of 2013 as a 'just because' gift from Mareena for the month of October of 2013. It took me two days to read this book and I gave it an A+! This book is currently looking for another good home.

102. Cemetery Girl - This particular book joined my TBR pile in October of 2013 as a 'just because' gift from Mareena for the month of October of 2013. It took me three days to read this book and I gave it an A+! - my first book read in November of 2013! I sent this book off to another good home on November 30, 2013.

103. Falling Angels - This particular book joined my TBR pile in September of 2001 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in September of 2001. I actually started reading this book in November of 2013, and it took me three days to read it. I gave this book an A+! and sent it off to another good home on November 12, 2013.

104. The Strange Ones - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2001 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in November of 2001. I actually started reading this book in November of 2013, and it took me one day to read it. I gave this book an B+! I sent it off to another good home on November 12, 2013.

105. Miami, It's Murder - This particular book joined my TBR pile in June of 2001 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in June of 2001. I actually started reading this book in November of 2013, and it took me three days to read it. I gave this book an A+! and it is currently looking for another good home.

106. The Right Hand of Evil - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2001 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in November of 2001. I actually started reading this book in November of 2013, and it took me five days to read it. I gave this book an A! and sent it off to another good home on February 13, 2014. :)

107. Upstairs, Downstairs III: The Years of Change - This particular book joined my TBR pile in July of 2001 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in July of 2001. I actually started reading this book in November of 2013, and it took me three days to read it. I gave this book an A+! and sent it off to another good home on December 25, 2013.

108. Circle of Friends - This particular book joined my TBR pile in January of 2001 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in January of 2001. I actually started reading this book in November of 2013, and it took me four days to read it. I gave this book an A+! I sent this book off to another good home on February 5, 2014!

109. Every Last One: A Novel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in November of 2013. This book took me two days to read and I gave this book an A+! It is definitely a keeper for me!

110. Heat - This particular book joined my TBR pile in April of 2001 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in April of 2001. I actually started reading this book in November of 2013, and it took me three days to read it. I gave this book an A! I sent this book off to another good home on July 14, 2014.

111. Green Calder Grass - This particular book joined my TBR pile in February of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in February of 2013. I actually started reading this book in November of 2013, and it took me two days to read it. I gave this book an A+! and it is currently looking for another good home.

112. Heart-Shaped Box: A Novel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in April of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in April of 2013. I actually started reading this book in November of 2013, and it took me three days to read it - becoming my first book read in December. I gave this book an A+! and sent it off to another good home on December 9, 2013! :)

113. So Happy Together - This particular book joined my TBR pile in April of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in April of 2013. I actually started reading this book in December of 2013, and it took me two days to read it. I gave this book an A+! and sent it off to another good home on December 15, 2013! :)

114. The Richest Season - This particular book joined my TBR pile in December of 2013 as a 'just because' gift from Mareena for the month of December of 2013. It took me two days to read this book and I gave it an A+! and sent this book off to another good home on January 7, 2014.

115. Evidence of Blood - This particular book joined my TBR pile in December of 2000 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in December of 2000. I actually started reading this book in December of 2013, and it took me five days to read it. I gave this book an A! and I sent it off to another good home on December 30, 2013.

116. City of Bones - This particular book joined my TBR pile in July of 2012 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in July of 2012. I actually started reading this book in December of 2013, and it took me two days to read it. I gave this book an A! and I sent it off to another good home on February 19, 2014.

117. The Summer I Dared: A Novel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in August of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in August of 2013. I actually started reading this book in December of 2013 and finished it in three days. I gave this book an A! and sent it off to another good home on January 29, 2014.

118. Heartwood: A Novel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2013 as an acquisition from a Library Book Sale that Mareena and I went to in November of 2013. This book took me two days to read and I gave this book an A+! It is definitely a keeper for me!

119. The Island: A Novel of Terror - This particular ebook joined my TBR pile in October of 2013 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts that she acquired for me in October of 2013. I actually started reading this book in December of 2013 and devoured it in one day! I gave this ebook an A! and purged it on December 31, 2013.

Uhhhhhhhh, WOW!!

Not to worry, Connie! :) LOL! This is just my "Hub" Topic for 2014 - Just like I did last year. :)

I don't worry. I'm flabbergasted (love that word)

>13 connie53::
Ditto that here Connie!~!

Hi Mary. Good luck with your challenge.

You are very organized. I could not tell you where/when I obtained 50% of my books! Good luck with your challenge.

#14 - Thanks so much, rainpebble. All the best with your challenge, as well :)

#15 - Hello Tess, it's very nice to meet you :) Thank you very much, but I have to tell you that up until 2009 or so, I never really kept track of where my books came from. In 2009, I started noting where and when I had received books.

For the books that have been with me for much longer, I can usually tell where I got a certain book from, like: "Oh, that book must have come from a library book sale", but I use my best guess when it comes to an actual date. I'm much better at cataloging my library these days. :)

All the very best with your own challenge, as well, Tess! :)

Hi Mary, i see you have been editing a lot of you're posts! Wow, a pity we can't notice when you've done that and cheer you on!!

You are doing just fine!

# 18 - Thanks so much, Connie53! :) I appreciate all the cheering. :) I guess if I added more posts, my thread would become more visible?

Hi Mary, yup, when there's a new post, your thread jumps to the top of the list of threads in the group and people are more likely to swing by to see what's new!

I had thought that 90 would be my overall goal of books read for 2012 and I reached that goal on October 23, 2012. I increased my goal by 10 books to 100 books read in 2012 and I reached that goal on November 15, 2012. My New Goal: 130 Books Read in 2012!



So far, I have actually acquired 126 books in 2012 and donated or purged 102. I think that's great for me. Out of the 102 books that I have donated or purged so far, I have read or reread 40 in 2012. I'm really trying to whittle down and purge as many books as I possibly can this year. It's hard to do, but I'm doing it! :)



So far, I've donated approximately 102 books out of a total of 130 for the year. Not too bad!

Monthly Breakdown

I'm not quite sure how many books I would like to take off my shelf in 2012...so far, I've donated or purged 102 books, having read or reread 40 of those 102 books in 2012!

Should I give you monthly totals? Here they are if you would like to see them:

January 2012
Total books read: 10 (4 books donated, 4 keepers, 2 books still looking for good homes)
Total rereads: 2
Total acquisitions: 6
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 6

February 2012
Total books read: 9 (2 books donated, 1 keeper, 6 books still looking for good homes)
Total rereads: 1
Total acquisitions: 1
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 8

March 2012
Total books read: 7 (1 book donated, 4 keepers, 2 books still looking for good homes)
Total rereads: 3
Total acquisitions: 6
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 6

April 2012
Total books read: 9 (3 books donated, 1 keeper, 5 books still looking for good homes)
Total rereads: 3
Total acquisitions: 5
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 8

May 2012
Total books read: 9 (2 books donated, 4 keepers, 3 books still looking for good homes)
Total rereads: 0 (yes!)
Total acquisitions: 3 (3 ebooks)
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 6

June 2012
Total books read: 9 (4 books donated, 1 keeper, 4 books still looking for good homes)
Total rereads: 1
Total acquisitions: 11
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 14

July 2012
Total books read: 9 (1 book donated, 2 keepers, 6 books still looking for good homes)
Total rereads: 1
Total acquisitions: 56
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 6

August 2012
Total books read: 11 (7 keepers, 4 books still looking for good homes)
Total rereads: 1
Total acquisitions: 4
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 6

September 2012
Total books read: 10 (1 book donated, 3 keepers, 6 books still looking for good homes)
Total rereads: 2
Total acquisitions: 3 (1 ebook)
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 5

October 2012
Total books read: 10 (2 books donated, 8 books still looking for good homes)
Total rereads: 0 (yes!)
Total acquisitions: 11
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 22

November 2012
Total books read: 11 (1 book donated, 4 keepers, 6 books still looking for good homes)
Total rereads: 2
Total acquisitions: 7
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 9

December 2012
Total books read: 6 (3 keepers, 3 books still looking for good homes)
Total rereads: 1
Total acquisitions: 13
Books taken off my TBR pile and sent to new homes: 7

Average time between acquisition and reading: approximately three years (gasp!)
Average number of rereads of acquisitions: 1
TBR books still waiting for new homes: 227

BOMBS For 2012

1. To the Devil a Daughter - This was the first time that I had actually read Dennis Wheatley's work and I began reading this book the day after it joined my TBR pile in December of 2011. Although I did enjoy this book and gave it a B+! I am not too sure that I would like to read another Dennis Wheatley book for a while. What do you think - am I right or wrong in thinking this? It took me a week to read this book and it was the first book read of 2012. This book was sent off to another good home on January 18, 2012.

2. Winter Harvest - I have read quite a number of Norah Lofts' books and, in fact she is one of my favorite authors. However, I had somehow missed Winter Harvest! This book joined my TBR pile in March of 2011 but I didn't actually read it until January of 2012. I think I was trying to savor it by not reading it right away. It only took me two days to read it and I enjoyed every moment of this book. I gave it an A+! and found it to be a heart-rending portrayal of the Donner Party's doomed trek to California in 1846. This one is a definite keeper on my bookshelf.

3. The Loving Spirit - I have read quite a number of Daphne du Maurier's later books, but this one was her debut novel which I had never read. This book had joined my TBR pile in June of 2010 and it only took me a year and a half to eventually read it! :) I read it in two days and gave it an A+! before I sent this book off to another good home on February 14, 2012.

4. The Murderer's Daughters - This was Randy Susan Meyers' debut novel and I was really looking forward to reading it from the moment it joined my TBR pile in November of 2010. That's why it took me until January of 2012 to begin reading it! :) It took me three days to read it and I enjoyed it so much that I gave it an A+! I sent this book off to another good home on January 24, 2012.

5. Trust: A Novel - This was the second of Kate Veitch's books that I read. Mareena gave this to me as an early Christmas present because she knew that I had enjoyed Kate Veitch's first novel. This particular book joined my TBR pile in December of 2011. I enjoyed this book just as much as Kate Veitch's debut novel and it took me a day to read it! I gave it an A+! and am looking forward eagerly to this Australian author's next book. This is a definite keeper on my bookshelf.

6. A Father's Story - This book joined my TBR pile in March of 2009 and I had read it twice during that time; the reread was in January of 2012. I really enjoy true crime books and this one was no exception - I reread this book in two days and gave it an A+! I sent this book off to another good home on February 12, 2012.

7. Hill Towns - This book joined my TBR pile in September of 2010 and I finally got around to reading it in January of 2012. I read this book in two days and gave it an A+! Although I have several of Anne Rivers Siddons' books, I have only read four so far. She is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors. I sent this book off to another good home on May 26, 2013! :)

8. Crossroads - Belva Plain is also one of my favorite authors and I was looking forward to reading one of her later novels. This book was my first acquisition of the year and I started reading it immediately after I finished Hill Towns - the same day in fact! It took four days for me to read this book and although it was enjoyable and I gave it a B+! I considered this particular book to be one of Belva Plain's weaker novels. I sent this book off to another good home on September 16, 2013.

9. Fortune's Hand - Reading back to back Belvas is a rarity for me, but this time I took the plunge! :) I had just finished reading Crossroads and was looking for another book to start, when Fortune's Hand arrived in the mail. I eagerly delved into one of Belva Plain's earlier novels that had arrived and was not disappointed! It took me two days to read this book and to my mind, it was an A+! work which has earned a spot on my keeper shelf! :) I continually grieve the loss of Belva Plain when I realize that every book of hers that I will ever read or reread (most of them are rereads for me at this point) will never be entirely new for me ever again, even if I read them years apart.

10. The Copper Beech - Maeve Binchy is also one of my favorite authors and this is actually a reread for me from several years ago. Mareena had to reacquire a copy for me as I have currently misplaced my other one. The Copper Beech arrived with Fortune's Hand in the mail as part of a foursome (the other two were audio books) that I received on January 24, 2012. I rounded out January of 2012 with a reread which took me four days to read and gave this book an A+! I have placed it on my keeper shelf until I can locate my other copy! :)

11. Change Baby - This was a book that joined my TBR pile in November of 2009. June Spence is a new author for me and I thought that this book began off February quite nicely for me. It took me three days to read this particular book and I gave it an A+! I sent this book off to another good home on January 18, 2013.

12. The Angels of Morgan Hill - This book joined my TBR pile in January of 2009 and during that time I had read it twice; the reread was in February of 2012. Mareena had bought this book for me as a 'just because' present and I thoroughly enjoyed both readings by giving this book an A+! It took me three days to reread this book and then I sent this book off to another good home on March 6, 2012.

13. The Haunted Mesa - These books are actually a set of twins which joined my TBR pile exactly a year apart - one in December of 2007 and one in December of 2009; bought exactly two year apart! :) I accidentally misplaced one of my daughter's 2009 Christmas presents to me and read my first copy, bought from a Library Book Sale for 50 cents in 2007. This was a first reading for me of Louis L'Amour's books, although I did know that he was a very prolific writer of Westerns. Mareena had bought her copy for me for the same reason that I bought the extra copy for myself; I love horror. It took me three days to read this book and I gave it a strong A! This book went off to a new home on June 19, 2012 and the other copy (which turned up about a month ago) arrived at its new home on July 23, 2012.

14. Family Treason: The Walker Spy Case - This book joined my TBR pile in June of 2009, although I actually read it for the first time in February of 2012. Like I said, I enjoy true crime books although not usually books about espionage. I was pleasantly surprised that I enjoyed this book as much as I did - finishing it in two days and giving it an A+! This book is still looking for a good home. :)

15. Malice - This book joined my TBR pile in April of 2009 and I read it for the first time in February of 2012. Danielle Steel is not my absolute favorite author, but she is sort of a guilty pleasure for me as I've read four of her novels so far. I've always approached Danielle Steel's books with the thought that she is the ultimate 'Master of Fluffiness' - not necessarily a bad way to spend a couple of days reading, but quite a number of her plots I've found would make terrific soap opera plots - and that is not meant as a criticism at all! :) Malice was quite a departure for Danielle Steel; it took me two days to read this book and I gave it an A+! This book is still looking for a good home! :)

16. Dear Doctor Lily - This book joined my TBR pile in November of 2009, although I read it for the first time in February of 2012. This book was very nostalgic for me to read and I gave it an A+! It took me five days to read and this particular book is definitely a keeper for me! :)

17. Claudia's Shadow - This book joined my TBR pile in June of 2009, although I read it for the first time in February of 2012. I seem to have acquired many of my books in 2009 and have noticed that when I read a book for the first time, it is generally around the year and a half to two year anniversary of the book's acquisition! I think that three years is the longest that I have held off on reading a book - as I did with this particular book!

I usually have a difficult time in getting out and about to buy books, and thus I tend to go a little crazy when I'm able to actually get to a place that sells books - be it a bookstore, used book store or library book sales. This book took me three days to read and I enjoyed it; I actually have several of Charlotte Vale Allen's books in my library although I believe this is the first one that I've read. I gave it an A+! and it is currently still looking for a good home. :)

18. My Beloved Son - This book joined my TBR pile on the same day as many of the others that I seem to be reading lately - my daughter's birthday in June of 2009. For my daughter's birthday that year, we both went wild at our local library's book sale - spending approximately 50 dollars each - acquiring approximately 120 books between us (paperbacks are 50 cents, hardcovers are a dollar and hey, we support our local library into the bargain!) Anyway, this particular book took me three days to read and as with many of Catherine Cookson's books, I found her writing somewhat repetitive. I thought that Catherine Cookson was one of my favorite authors when I was younger, and while I still enjoy her books, this one was one of her better ones that I've read so far. I gave it an A! I sent this book off to Mareena's best friend in a package of nine books! She received the package on October 11, 2012! :)

19. Now You Know - I am a huge biography and autobiography junkie, so this was not a particularly tough choice for me to make when choosing my next book to read. I had wanted to read Kitty Dukakis' autobiography since it joined my TBR pile in June of 2009, although it rounded out February of 2012 pretty nicely for me. As 2012 was a leap year, this book took two days for me to read. It was an incredibly honest book for Kitty Dukakis to write and I gave it an A+! but will happily pass it on to another good home.

20. Saving Face and Other Stories - I began March with a reread of an 'oldie but a goodie' for me. This book joined my TBR pile in April of 2009 and during that time I have read it twice; the second time that I read this particular book it took me approximately a day - I started it on the afternoon of the 29th and finished it on the afternoon of the 1st, giving it an A+! Currently, I consider this book a keeper and I may read it for a third time in a couple of years. :)

21. Bad Desire - This book joined my TBR pile in April of 2009 and again this actually was another reread for me. It took me six days to reread this particular book and I gave it an A+! It is a definite keeper for me! :)

22. The Exorcist - I am shameless when searching for my next book to read! :) Mareena had received this book through the mail in March and I 'stole' it from her TBR pile to read it first the very next day! :) To be fair, it was a reread for me that took four days for me to finish. I gave it an A+! and Mareena put it back on her TBR pile with my 'personal recommendation'! :)

23. Crescent City - Well, I have gone back to raiding my own TBR pile! This particular book joined my TBR pile in June of 2009, and even though the majority of Belva Plain's books are rereads for me, this is the fourth 'new to me' Belva Plain book that I have read this year! :) It took four days for me to read and I gave it an A+! It was the first book about the American Civil War that I have ever read and it is a definite keeper for me.

24. Towards Zero - I believe that this was my sixth acquisition of 2012 - and I haven't actually gone out and purchased a book yet this year! :) This was actually a recommendation from Mareena's best friend. She is usually more of a 'tawdry romance' reader, so to hear her recommend a list of Agatha Christie mysteries to me was quite a departure - for me at least! :) There is absolutely nothing wrong with reading some romance, my daughter has her own favorite romance authors, and I have already mentioned my own secret stash of Danielle Steel novels that I would like to read through, but I have yet to see my daughter pick up a Jackie Collins novel (or some other romance author who perhaps was popular during the 1980s or 1990s), read it and then rhapsodize about it for an hour on the phone to me! :)

I would like to tell 'Ms. K' that Agatha Christie also wrote romances under a pseudonym, but I somehow think that she would consider them too tame for her tastes. Ms. Westmacott probably didn't include very many 'heaving bosoms straining for freedom from their long and cruelly punishing imprisonment beneath incredibly tight corsets' for Ms. K's appreciation (and if you followed that last rather convoluted sentence, go to the head of the class! :))

Anyway, this was the second Agatha Christie mystery that I had read, and once I had recovered from my shock over who actually recommended this book to me (and that she had ventured so far beyond her static genre of choice to make such a recommendation) I must say that I really enjoyed this book. It took me two days to read this particular book and I began it on the day that it came in the mail. This was the day that I had finished Crescent City and I was on the hunt for another book to read. I gave it an A! and it was sent off to another good home on July 12, 2012.

25. Loose Change: Three Women of the Sixties - As I have already said, I love biographies and autobiographies, and although I had no idea who Sara Davidson was, (she is actually quite a well-known journalist) I was intrigued by her story of meeting her two friends on orientation day on the famous (or maybe infamous) Berkley College Campus in 1962. It was a view of the 'Swinging Sixties' that even though I grew up in - I never witnessed. Perhaps it was because I grew up in a different country, maybe it was because I didn't run with a certain crowd - I never in my life saw drug activity around me, or lived the hippie lifestyle - although I did attend several 'Ban the Bomb' protests during college but was more of a 'Quiet Rebel' who never sought out arrest by the police in England or Wales. This book joined my TBR pile in June of 2009, although I read for the first time in March of 2012. It took me four days to read this particular book and I gave it an A! I sent this book off to another good home on December 9, 2012.

26. The Case of Lucy Bending - Although I have quite a number of Lawrence Sanders' books on my shelves, this is the second one I've read. I believe that I have read some of Lawrence Sanders' books in the past, however this is the first one that I've read since I began tracking my books read in May of 2009! This book joined my TBR pile in June of 2009, although I didn't read it until March of 2012. I really enjoyed this book and gave it an A+! I ended March on a high note as it took me eight days to finish this book! This book was sent off to another good home on April 17, 2012.

27. Outer Banks - This particular book joined my TBR pile in April of 2009; although I didn't read it until April of 2012. I began off April by reading my second Anne Rivers Siddons book of the year. This book was a favorite of mine and took me four days to read. I gave it an A+! and it has earned its spot among my keepers! :)

28. Common Ground - This book joined my TBR pile in April of 2009, although I read it for the first time in April of 2012. Helen Stancey is another 'new to me' author that I have had the pleasure of reading this year. It took me five days to read this book and I gave it an A+! This book found a new home on April 17, 2012 as part of a duo I mailed off to someone. However, Helen Stancey's two other books have found their way on to my Wish List.

29. Dead Run - This book joined my TBR pile in April of 2009, although I read it for the first time in April of 2012. I enjoyed this contemporary mystery immensely and gave it an A! It took me two days to read this particular book and then I sent it off to another good home on June 11, 2012! :)

30. Endless Night - The second in a long list of Agatha Christie recommendations, I acquired this book in April of 2012 - a Chinese foreign exchange student who came from Ireland and spoke English fluently! :) I started it the day it came in the mail and spent two days reading it finally giving it an A+! I sent this book off to another good home on June 23, 2012.

31. Survivor - Okay, so after dipping slightly into the 'reread soup' (Mm-Mm Good!) at the beginning of March, I had thought that I was doing rather well at discovering the 'new and tasty, good for my brain' authors that I had come to enjoy! And that was true until around mid-April - that's when I tipped off the wagon and got a temp job as a 'cupcake taster' for the next three weeks! In my defense, (if there is one) Christina Crawford's autobiography might have been somewhat of a 'I want to read something...oh there's Christina Crawford's book - I haven't read that in a while.' This book joined my TBR pile in April of 2009 and during that time I've read it twice. It took me two days to reread and although I did think it was pretty good and gave it a B! I sent this book off to another good home on February 21, 2013.

32. True Crime: The Novel - This book joined my TBR pile in April of 2009 and during that time I have read it twice. The reread happened over three days and earned in an A+! I sent this book off to another good home on August 8, 2012 and have placed several more of Andrew Klavan's books on my Wish List.

33. A Song For the Asking - This book joined my TBR pile in April of 2009 and during that time I have read it twice. The reread happened over two days and I gave this book an A+! I was thrilled to learn that after this debut novel, Steve Gannon has written and published several more books. I have placed Steve Gannon's other books on my Wish List. This book is currently looking for another good home. :)

34. Only You - This book joined my TBR pile in January of 2011. Cynthia Victor is a new author for me and I have to say that I acquired three of Cynthia Victor's novels last year. It took me four days to read this book and I gave it an A! I sent this book off to another good home on December 23, 2013! :)

35. Crooked House - This is the third Agatha Christie mystery that I have read so far this year, it joined my TBR pile in March of 2012. I have to say, 'Ms. K' is currently batting three for three with me. Hmm...there may be help for her yet! :) I enjoyed this book immensely; reading it in two days and giving it an A! This book was adopted by a nice family on May 12, 2012.

36. Looking For Peyton Place - This particular book joined my TBR pile in April of 2012 - I started it the day after it came in the mail, the day I finished Crooked House. Barbara Delinsky is another one of my favorite authors; having read or reread several of her books so far. I found that this book was a nice way for me to start off May of 2012 - it actually took me five days to finish this book and I gave it a B+! I'm more than happy to send this off to another family should they want it.

37. The Saints and Sinners of Okay County - This particular book joined my TBR pile in April of 2009, although I read it for the first time in May of 2012. Mareena had found it for me buried on my bookshelf, hidden almost out of sight. It took me two days to finish off this little gem of a novel; the debut for Dayna Dunbar and I gave it an A+! It is a definite keeper for me! :)

38. A Sight For Sore Eyes - This book joined my TBR pile in April of 2009, although I didn't read it until May of 2012. I have several other Ruth Rendell's books and I may have read several of them before, although I don't remember which ones I may have read. I do know that this particular book was a first time read for me. It took me four days to read it; I gave it an A+! and it was sent off to another home on June 21, 2012.

39. The Book Club - This book joined my TBR pile in April of 2009, although I read it for the first time in May of 2012. It took me two days to finish this book and I gave it an A+! Mary Alice Monroe is another 'new to me' author that I have had the pleasure of reading this year and this book is my second favorite book of 2012. It is a definite keeper for me and I have placed some more of Mary Alice Monroe's books on my Wish List.

40. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society - This book joined my TBR pile in March of 2012 - approximately my tenth acquisition of this year. Mareena actually requested this particular book for me and I have to say that I was slightly wary of starting it right away. Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows were both 'new to me' authors and I was saddened to learn that Mary Ann Shaffer passed away recently. This book was her first and only novel that she never saw published and her niece, Annie Barrows, took over the writing as her aunt grew too sick to continue. This book was an engrossing and touching novel of World War II which I gave an A+! This book took me three days to read, and went on to another person on May 29, 2012.

41. The White Voyage - This particular book joined my TBR pile in April of 2009, although I read it for the first time in May of 2012. John Christopher (which is actually a pseudonym for a prolific, primarily science fiction author) is another 'new to me' author who, I later discovered, passed away in March of this year. Mareena found this book - along with Dayna Dunbar's novel - teetering precariously on my slightly overcrowded bookshelf. :) Mareena has always considered herself my 'Andes Sherpa' ready to scale Mount TBR at a moment's notice to assist me with my occasional excavations. This book took me three days to read and I gave it an A+! It's a definite keeper for me! :)

42. Sally: Unconventional Success - This book joined my TBR pile in April of 2009, although I first read it in May of 2012. This is the fourth autobiography that I have read so far this year. I enjoyed this book very much; it took me a day to read and I gave it an A+! This book is currently looking for a new home.

43. Her Fearful Symmetry - This book joined my TBR pile in February of 2012 as a 'just because' present from Mareena - approximately my eleventh acquisition of this year. Audrey Niffenegger is a 'new to me' author who I enjoyed very much. This particular book took me four days to read and I gave it an A! This book was adopted by a nice lady on July 5, 2012.

44. Anima - This book joined my TBR pile in April of 2009, although I read it for the first time in May of 2012. I literally read this book to bits - it took me two days to read and I gave it an A+! It fell apart in my hands as I turned the pages, but it was definitely worth it! :)

45. Lullaby and Good Night - This book joined my TBR pile in April of 2012 as part of a threesome that I acquired through the mail. I had read one of Vincent Bugliosi's books several years ago and didn't really like it; so I was slightly wary to read another Vincent Bugliosi book, but I took the plunge in May of 2012. It took me six days to read this particular book and I gave it an A+! This book was sent off to another good home on October 27, 2012.

46. Devil's Gate - This book joined my TBR pile in April of 2009 and during that time I've read it twice. The reread started off June for me. I reread this particular book in five days and gave it an A! and recently acquired Elizabeth Ergas' next book. This book was sent off to another good home on January 14, 2013.

47. The Servant - This particular book joined my TBR pile in January of 2010, although I didn't read it until June of 2012. It took me a day to read and I gave it an A+! I actually saw the movie in 1963 with my sister and loved it. This book went off to a new home on June 12, 2012. :)

48. The Letters - This particular book joined my TBR pile in June of 2009, although I didn't read it until June of 2012. I spent a shocking three days choosing this particular book although it took me only one day to read. I gave it an A+! This book went off to another good home on September 22, 2012.

49. Wife Found Slain - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2009 although I didn't read it until June of 2012. I read this book in two days and gave it an A+! I sent this book off to another good home on February 11, 2013!

50. The Hampton Sisters - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2009 although I didn't read it until June of 2012. I read this book in a day and gave it an A! I sent this book off to another good home on February 19, 2013!

51. Hollywood's Greatest Love Stories - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2009 although I didn't read it until June of 2012. I read this book in a week and gave it an A+! This book is currently on my keeper shelf.

52. The Rector's Wife - This particular book joined my TBR pile in June of 2012 as one of Mareena's 'just because' presents for June. It took me three days to read this book and I gave it an A+! This book is currently on my keeper shelf.

53. Sunset in St. Tropez - This particular book joined my TBR pile in June of 2012 as one of Mareena's 'just because' presents for June. It took me a day to read this book and I gave it an A! This is the fifth Danielle Steel book that I've read and it was an easy, fluffy read for me. This book is currently looking for another good home.

54. Summer of the Red Wolf - This particular book joined my TBR pile in April of 2009, although I read it for the first time in June of 2012. It took me three days to read this particular book and I finished it on July 1, 2012. Morris L. West is a 'new to me' author, even though I think that I do have other books by Morris L. West on my downstairs bookcase. I gave this book an A+! and it is currently looking for a new home.

55. Privileged Information - This particular book joined my TBR pile in April of 2009, although I read it for the first time in July of 2012. It took me three days to read and I gave it an A+! Stephen White is a 'new to me' author and I look forward to reading some of his other books in the future. This book was sent off to another good home on July 16, 2012.

56. Let the Magic Begin: Opening the Door to a Whole New World of Possibility - This particular book joined my TBR pile in April of 2009, although I read it for the first time in July of 2012. It took me a week to read this book and I gave it a B+! Cathy Lee Crosby is an internationally known actress, writer, producer and philanthropist from the 1980s and 1990s who wrote her autobiography about her personal trials and tribulations and how she overcame them. This book was sent off to another good home on September 12, 2012.

57. Winter Solstice - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2009, although I read it for the first time in July of 2012. It took me three days to read this book and I gave it an A+! It is currently on my keeper shelf! :)

58. The Lives of Danielle Steel: The Unauthorized Biography of America's #1 Best-Selling Author - This particular book joined my TBR pile in July of 2012 and I only waited three days to start reading it. It took me four days to read this book and I gave it an A+! It is currently on my keeper shelf! :)

59. Life Wish - This particular book joined my TBR pile in March of 2010, and I have actually read it twice during that time. The reread took place in July of 2012. It took me three days to read this book and I gave it an A! I sent this book off to another good home on May 8, 2013! :)

60. The Carousel - This particular book joined my TBR pile in July of 2012 as part of my library book sale acquisitions that I bought this past Friday. I really like Rosamunde Pilcher as an author, but I do have to admit that I found this book somewhat lighter on plot that I'm used to with Rosamunde Pilcher's books. I did enjoy this book and it took exactly one day to read. I gave it B+! This book went off to another good home on January 17, 2013. :)

61. The Devil's Hunt - This particular book joined my TBR pile in July of 2012 as part of my library book sale acquisitions that I bought last Friday. I did enjoy this book and P. C. Doherty is a 'new to me' author. I read this book in four days and I give it an A! This book was sent off to another good home on August 8, 2012.

62. Live to Tell - This particular book joined my TBR pile in July of 2012 as part of my library book sale acquisitions for this month. I did enjoy this book and Lisa Gardner is a 'new to me' author. I read this book in three days and gave this book an A+! This book was sent off to another good home on August 21, 2012.

63. Minding Frankie - This particular book joined my TBR pile on the last day of July as Mareena's 'just because' present for July. I started this book on the day it arrived in the mail and it took me four days to read. I gave it an A+! and put it on my keeper shelf. :) I was incredibly surprised to learn that Maeve Binchy passed away on July 30, 2012 when I woke up this morning. In my opinion, she will be sorely missed. :(

64. Unsolved Mysteries: Stranger Than Fiction - This particular book joined my TBR pile in February of 2009 and was originally Mareena's purchase for herself that she bought in January of 2009. She read it a month later and was kind enough to pass it on to me to read. I eventually read this book in August of 2012 and it took me a day to read. I give this book an A+! and I have placed it on my keeper shelf to read again some time in the future.

65. Sea Glass - This particular book joined my TBR pile in July of 2012 as Mareena's second 'just because' present for last month. I read this book in August of 2012 and it took me three days to read. I gave it an A+! and have placed it on my keeper shelf to read again at some point! :)

66. The Uncanny - This particular book joined my TBR pile in June of 2012 as Mareena's 'just because' present for June. I started reading this book in August of 2012 and it took me four days to read it. I gave it an A! and then I sent it off to another good home on October 1, 2012.

67. Dancehall - This particular book joined my TBR pile in July of 2012 as Mareena's 'just because' present for the month of July. I started reading this book in August of 2012 and it took me two days to read it. I gave it an A+! and have placed it on my keeper shelf. I suspect that I may have a second copy of this book hidden somewhere on my downstairs bookshelves and once I locate that copy I will post it to swap at some point.

68. While I Was Gone - This particular book joined my TBR pile in June of 2009 as part of Mareena's and my June visit to our local library's perpetual book sale in 2009. I didn't start reading this book until August of 2012 and it took me two days to read. I gave it an A+! and it is currently on my keeper shelf.

69. One Day at a Time - This particular book joined my TBR pile in July of 2012 as part of my library book sale acquisitions that I bought last month. I usually enjoy Danielle Steel as an author, but I only gave this book a B+! It took me two days to read and this book is currently looking for a good home.

70. Horror House - This particular book joined my TBR pile in June of 2009 as part of Mareena's and my June visit to our local library's continual book sale in 2009. I have read this book twice. The reread took place in August of 2012 and took me five days to finish. I gave this book an A+! and this book was sent off to another good home on September 5, 2012.

71. A Village Affair - This particular book joined my TBR pile in August of 2012 as Mareena's 'just because' gift for August. It took me two days to read this book and I gave it an A+! This book is definitely a keeper for me.

72. All He Ever Wanted - This particular book joined my TBR pile in August of 2012 as Mareena's 'just because' gift for August. It took me three days to read this book and I gave it an A+! It is currently looking for a good home.

73. An American Love Story - This particular book joined my TBR pile in April of 2009 as one of my many acquisitions from Mareena's and my April visit to our local library book sale in 2009. I actually read it in August of 2012 and it took me three days to finish. I gave this book an A+! and have put it on my bookshelf to keep.

74. Beyond Reason - This particular book joined my TBR pile in October of 2007 as one of my many acquisitions from Mareena's and my October 2007 visit to our local library's perpetual book sale. My third reread of this book took me four days to read and I gave it an A+! and put it on my bookshelf to read again at some point.

75. To Die is Not Enough: A True Account of Murder and Retribution - This particular book joined my TBR pile in October of 2007 as one of my many acquisitions from Mareena's and my October 2007 visit to our local library's perpetual book sale. I didn't read this book until September of 2012 and it took me three days to read. I gave it an A! and I sent this book off to another good home on January 4, 2013.

76. Scare Tactics - This particular book joined my TBR pile in October of 2007 as one of my many acquisitions from Mareena's and my October 2007 visit to our local library's perpetual book sale. I didn't read this book until September of 2012 and it took me four days to read. I gave it an A! and then I sent it off to another good home on October 1, 2012.

77. Henry and Clara - This particular book joined my TBR pile in October of 2007 as one of my many acquisitions from Mareena's and my October 2007 visit to our local library's perpetual book sale. I didn't read this book until September of 2012 and it took me three days to read. I gave it an A+! and sent this book off to another good home on September 26, 2012.

78. 13 - This particular book joined my TBR pile in October of 2007 as one of my many acquisitions from Mareena's and my October 2007 visit to our local library's perpetual book sale. I didn't read this book until September of 2012 and it took me three days to read. I gave it an A! and then I sent it off to another good home on October 1, 2012.

79. The Good Mother - This particular book joined my TBR pile in February of 2010 as one of Mareena's 'just because' presents for February of that year. I think that I may have read this book before, but I couldn't remember the whole plot even though some scenes seemed familiar to me. The reread of this book took me three days to finish and I gave it an A+! This book went off to another good home on March 26, 2013, although the hardcover copy that I have is staying on my keeper bookshelf.

80. Full Dark, No Stars - This particular book joined my TBR pile in September of 2012 as a personal 'just because' present for myself that I bought at my local grocery store. I read this book in four days and gave it an A+! It is a definite keeper for me.

81. Shades of Souls Passed: True Accounts of Ghostly Encounters in Madison County, New York - This particular book joined my TBR pile in September of 2012 as a book sent to me by the author for review. I read this book in one day and gave it an A+! I sent this book off to another good home on October 1, 2012.

82. Coroner at Large - This particular book joined my TBR pile in October of 2007 as one of my many acquisitions from Mareena's and my October 2007 visit to our local library's perpetual book sale. I didn't read this book until September of 2012 and it took me four days to read. I gave it an A+! and sent this book off to another good home on August 14, 2013.

83. Amy and Isabelle - This particular book joined my TBR pile in October of 2007 as one of my many acquisitions from Mareena's and my October 2007 visit to our local library's perpetual book sale. I didn't read this book until September of 2012 and it took me two days to read. I gave it an A+! and it is sitting on my keeper bookshelf! :)

84. The President's Lady: A Novel About Rachel and Andrew Jackson - This particular book joined my TBR pile in October of 2007 as one of my many acquisitions from Mareena's and my October 2007 visit to our local library's perpetual book sale. I didn't read this book until September of 2012 and it took me five days to read it. I gave this book an A+! and then I sent this book off to another good home on October 13, 2012.

85. Duplicate Keys - This particular book joined my TBR pile in October of 2007 as one of my many acquisitions from Mareena's and my October 2007 visit to our local library's perpetual book sale. I didn't read this book until October of 2012 and it took me three days to read it. I gave this book an A! I sent this book off to another good home on December 10, 2012.

86. The Wednesday Letters - This particular book joined my TBR pile in July of 2012 as part of my library book sale acquisitions that I bought during Mareena's and my July visit to our local library . I actually read this book in October of 2012 and gave it an A+! It took me one day to read and I sent it off to another good home on December 11, 2012.

87. Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination That Changed America Forever - This particular ebook joined my TBR pile as a 'just because' present from Mareena in December of 2011, although I didn't actually read it until October of 2012. It took me three days to read this ebook and I gave it an A+! I purged this ebook on October 16, 2012.

88. At Paradise Gate - This particular book joined my TBR pile as October's 'just because' gift from Mareena in October of 2012 because Jane Smiley is quickly becoming a favorite author of mine. It took me two days to read this book and I gave it an A+! I sent this book off to another good home on December 10, 2012.

89. Margaret Trudeau: The Prime Minister's Runaway Wife - This particular book joined my TBR pile as October's 'just because' gift from Mareena in October of 2012 because I had read Margaret Trudeau's autobiography back in September and had enjoyed the book. It took me only one day to read this book and I gave it an A! I sent this book off to another good home on April 5, 2013.

90. Islands - This particular book joined my TBR pile in July of 2012 as part of my library book sale acquisitions that I bought during Mareena's and my July visit to our local library. I actually read this book in October of 2012 and gave it an A+! It took me two days to read and I sent this book off to another good home on January 22, 2013.

91. Spectre Nightmares and Visitations - This particular book joined my TBR pile in October of 2012 as a book sent to me by the author for review. I read this book in two days and gave it an A! I sent it off to another good home on November 13, 2012.

92. Coroner - This particular book joined my TBR pile in October of 2012 as another one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for October, because I had read and enjoyed the sequel so much. I read this book in three days and gave it an A! I sent this book off to another good home on November 6, 2012.

93. Disobedience - This particular book joined my TBR pile in October of 2012 as another one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for October as I have several more of Jane Hamilton's books on my bookshelf. I read this book in two days and gave it an A! I sent this book off to another good home on March 25, 2014! ;)

94. The Manhood Ceremony - This particular book joined my TBR pile in December of 2007 as part of my library book sale acquisitions that I bought when Mareena and I went to one in December of 2007. During that time I have read this book twice, the reread being done in one day in October of 2012. I gave this book an A+! and I sent it off to another good home on November 12, 2012.

95. Scrolls of Darkness - This particular book joined my TBR pile as a book sent to me by the author for review in October of 2012. I read this book in two days during November of 2012. I gave this book an A+! and then I sent it off to another good home on November 20, 2012! :)

96. Nothing Lasts Forever - This particular book joined my TBR pile in July of 2012 as part of my library book sale acquisitions that I bought during Mareena's and my July visit to our local library. I actually read this book in November of 2012 and gave it an A+! It took me one day to read and this book is currently looking for a good home.

97. Cold Kill: The True Story of a Murderous Love - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2007 as part of my library book sale acquisitions from November of 2007. I actually read this book for the first time in November of 2012. It took me three days to read this book and I gave it an A+! I sent this book off to another good home on January 4, 2013.

98. Black Coffee - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2012 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for November. Black Coffee was one of the many titles by Agatha Christie mentioned by Mareena's best friend "Miss K" when she spoke to me by phone in February. It took me one day to read this book and I gave it an A+! Mareena wants to read this book next! :)

99. The Goodbye Summer - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2012 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for November. This book took me four days to read and I gave this book an A+! and then sent it off to another good home on April 15, 2013!

100. Up Island - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2012 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for November. This book took me three days to read and actually was a reread for me. I had totally forgotten the majority of the plot, so it was like reading a totally new book for me. I gave this book an A+! and sent it off to another good home on July 8, 2014. :)

101. Sliver - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2007 as part of my library book sale acquisitions from November of 2007. I actually read this book for the first time in November of 2012. It took me two days to read this book and I gave it an A+! and sent it off to another good home on August 14, 2014.

102. Emma Hamilton - This particular book joined my TBR pile in April of 2012 as Mareena's 'just because' gift for April. I actually read this book in November of 2012 and it took me three days to read this book. I gave it an A+! and have placed it on my keeper shelf.

103. The Secret Hour - This particular book joined my TBR pile in July of 2012 as part of my library book sale acquisitions that I bought when Mareena and I went to our local library's perpetual book sale this past July. This was actually the third book by Luanne Rice that I've ever read. I started reading this book in November of 2012 and it took me three days to read. I gave this book an A! and then sent this book off to another good home on May 26, 2013! :)

104. Low Country - This particular book joined my TBR pile in October of 2012 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for October. I read this book in November of 2012 and it took me three days to read. I gave this book an A! and the book is currently looking for another good home.

105. My Soul to Keep - This particular book joined my TBR pile in October of 2012 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for October. I started to read this book at the end of November of 2012 and it took me four days to read, becoming the first book that I finished in December of 2012. I gave this book an A+! and happily placed it on my keeper bookshelf.

106. Echoes - This particular book joined my TBR pile in June of 2008 as part of Mareena's and my library book sale acquisitions for June of 2008. This was a reread for me that took seven days. I gave this book an A+! and I sent it off to another good home on November 20, 2013. Actually, I think that I may have two copies of this book on my bookshelf downstairs, and I know that I'll be keeping one copy to read for a third time.

107. Julian's House - This particular book joined my TBR pile in December of 2012 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for December. It took me four days to read this book and I give it an A+! I have placed it on my keeper shelf to read again in the future.

108. Kept in the Dark - This particular book joined my TBR pile in December of 2012 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for December. It took me two days to read this book and, for a children's book, I found it to be very good. I gave this book an A! and sent it off to another good home on September 16, 2013! :)

109. Classic Mysteries: A Collection of Mind-Bending Masterpieces - This particular book joined my TBR pile in December of 2012 as one of Mareena's 'just because' gifts for December. It took me three days to read this book and, for a children's book, I found it to be not particularly memorable for me. I gave it a B+! and this book is currently looking for another good home.

110. Ladder of Years - This particular book joined my TBR pile in November of 2008 as one of my library book sale acquisitions from Mareena's and my visit to our local library in November of 2008. I actually read this book for the first time in December of 2012. It took me eight days to read and I gave it an A+! This book is currently looking for another good home.

Okay, that works alright. But you can just post something like: "I've updated my reading stats"

Or say: "I've finished book number ** whatever ** and I'm going to update my tickers in post number *?* ".

This is good info for me to know so I'm glad it came up. I didn't realize that just updating the ticker or editing at the top doesn't show at a quick glance that reading has occurred. :)

Hey moonshine, saw your reading is going well on the february thread. Are you going to post a list of your read books in 2014? (Or have I just overlooked that here?) Would be interesting to see what you've read this year and how you liked it.

# 25 - Hello there, Tallulah! Yes, I'm keeping track of what I'm reading in 2014 on post #2! :) So far, I finished my first ROOT for March - I'll be updating later on today!