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2LoisB
COMPLETED
January
1. On the Brink: The Inside Story of Fukushima Daiichi
2. Call the Midwife
3. The Orphan Train: A Novel
4. The Christmas Thief
5. Moon Tiger
6. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter
7. Belfast Noir
8. Narrow Road to the Deep North
9. One step Too Far
10. The Bobbsey Twins At The Seashore
February
11. Brideshead Revisited
12. The World Beneath
13. Daisy Miller
14. The Madonnas of Leningrad
15. Wide-open World
16. Above The Thunder
17. Hercule Poirot's Christmas
18. Stay Another Night
March
19. The Hamilton Case
20. Canada
21. Philomena: A Mother, Her Son, and a Fifty-Year Search (Movie Tie-in)
22. Ella Minnow Pea
23. The House on the Strand
24. A Small Indiscretion
April
25. Ghettoside
26. Of Human Bondage
27. Redefining Realness
28. Once Were Warriors
29. Love Medicine
30. Inside the O'Briens
31. Mr. Darwin's Shooter
32. Boston 1775
33. In Wilderness: A Novel
34. The Stolen Dog
35. War Dogs
36. War Brides
May
37. The Savage Garden
38. Flirting with French: How a Language Charmed Me, Seduced Me, and Nearly Broke My Heart
39. Notorious Nineteen: A Stephanie Plum Novel
40. The Garden Party and Other Stories
41. Why the Devil Chose New England for his Work
42. In the Heart of the Sea
43. The Millstone
44. Babbitt
45. The Christmas Pearl
46. The Mysterious Affair at Styles
47. The Nightingale
June
48. Folly Beach: A Lowcountry Tale
49. The Whale Rider
50. Crossing to Safety
51. Midwives
52. Plainsong
53. Master Georgie
54. Bradstreet Gate
55. Bulls Island
56. Three Bags Full
57. Death on the Nile
July
58. Providence Noir
59. All Creatures Great and Small
60. Oscar and Lucinda
61. The Fault in our Stars
62. House Mother Normal
63. Killing Maine
64. Circling the Sun
65. The Murderer's Daughter
66. Alexandra Horowitz: The Kindle Singles Interview (Kindle Single)
67. Deadly Messengers
68. We Never Asked For Wings
69. The Shell Game
70. Fly Away
71. The Driver's Seat
72. Back Again
73. West with the Night
74. beach town
August
75. Savannah Breeze
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76. Burning Your Boats
77. The curious incident of the dog in the night-time
78. The Spare Room: A Novel
79. Christmas in Cedar Cove
80. The Honorary Consul
81. The Last Picture Show
82. I'm Gone
83. Plum Lovin'
84. The Worst Hard Time
85. Never Have Your Dog Stuffed
86. Pretty Little Killers
87. Second Helpings at the Serve You Right Café
88. The Glass Castle
89. Deck the Halls
90. The Unfortunate Decisions of Dahlia Moss
September
91. Haroun and the Sea of Stories
92. The Scam
93. The Visitant: A Venetian Ghost Story
94. Wise Blood: A Novel
95. Thirteen Ways of Looking
96. The Guest Cottage
97. Go Set A Watchman
98. The Hurricane Sisters
99. My Christmas Curse
100. Wrong Place, Wrong Time
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101. The Christmas Bargain
October
102. Dear Committee Members
103. My Name is Asher Lev
104. The Eyre Affair
105. The Siege
106. The Halloween Tree
107. Slade House
November
108. The Memory of Water
109. The Christmas Bus
110. The Bean Trees
111. The Good Harbor
112. Restless
113. A Dance with Tilly & Jack & Tilly
114. On Writing
115. Lights Out
116. Death by Decaf
December
117. What Happens At Christmas
118. Ragtime
119. The Inimitable Jeeves
January
1. On the Brink: The Inside Story of Fukushima Daiichi
2. Call the Midwife
3. The Orphan Train: A Novel
4. The Christmas Thief
5. Moon Tiger
6. The Heart is a Lonely Hunter
7. Belfast Noir
8. Narrow Road to the Deep North
9. One step Too Far
10. The Bobbsey Twins At The Seashore
February
11. Brideshead Revisited
12. The World Beneath
13. Daisy Miller
14. The Madonnas of Leningrad
15. Wide-open World
16. Above The Thunder
17. Hercule Poirot's Christmas
18. Stay Another Night
March
19. The Hamilton Case
20. Canada
21. Philomena: A Mother, Her Son, and a Fifty-Year Search (Movie Tie-in)
22. Ella Minnow Pea
23. The House on the Strand
24. A Small Indiscretion
April
25. Ghettoside
26. Of Human Bondage
27. Redefining Realness
28. Once Were Warriors
29. Love Medicine
30. Inside the O'Briens
31. Mr. Darwin's Shooter
32. Boston 1775
33. In Wilderness: A Novel
34. The Stolen Dog
35. War Dogs
36. War Brides
May
37. The Savage Garden
38. Flirting with French: How a Language Charmed Me, Seduced Me, and Nearly Broke My Heart
39. Notorious Nineteen: A Stephanie Plum Novel
40. The Garden Party and Other Stories
41. Why the Devil Chose New England for his Work
42. In the Heart of the Sea
43. The Millstone
44. Babbitt
45. The Christmas Pearl
46. The Mysterious Affair at Styles
47. The Nightingale
June
48. Folly Beach: A Lowcountry Tale
49. The Whale Rider
50. Crossing to Safety
51. Midwives
52. Plainsong
53. Master Georgie
54. Bradstreet Gate
55. Bulls Island
56. Three Bags Full
57. Death on the Nile
July
58. Providence Noir
59. All Creatures Great and Small
60. Oscar and Lucinda
61. The Fault in our Stars
62. House Mother Normal
63. Killing Maine
64. Circling the Sun
65. The Murderer's Daughter
66. Alexandra Horowitz: The Kindle Singles Interview (Kindle Single)
67. Deadly Messengers
68. We Never Asked For Wings
69. The Shell Game
70. Fly Away
71. The Driver's Seat
72. Back Again
73. West with the Night
74. beach town
August
75. Savannah Breeze
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76. Burning Your Boats
77. The curious incident of the dog in the night-time
78. The Spare Room: A Novel
79. Christmas in Cedar Cove
80. The Honorary Consul
81. The Last Picture Show
82. I'm Gone
83. Plum Lovin'
84. The Worst Hard Time
85. Never Have Your Dog Stuffed
86. Pretty Little Killers
87. Second Helpings at the Serve You Right Café
88. The Glass Castle
89. Deck the Halls
90. The Unfortunate Decisions of Dahlia Moss
September
91. Haroun and the Sea of Stories
92. The Scam
93. The Visitant: A Venetian Ghost Story
94. Wise Blood: A Novel
95. Thirteen Ways of Looking
96. The Guest Cottage
97. Go Set A Watchman
98. The Hurricane Sisters
99. My Christmas Curse
100. Wrong Place, Wrong Time
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101. The Christmas Bargain
October
102. Dear Committee Members
103. My Name is Asher Lev
104. The Eyre Affair
105. The Siege
106. The Halloween Tree
107. Slade House
November
108. The Memory of Water
109. The Christmas Bus
110. The Bean Trees
111. The Good Harbor
112. Restless
113. A Dance with Tilly & Jack & Tilly
114. On Writing
115. Lights Out
116. Death by Decaf
December
117. What Happens At Christmas
118. Ragtime
119. The Inimitable Jeeves
3LoisB
76. Burning Your Boats
I probably enjoyed about 50% of the stories in this collection, tolerated 25% and skimmed or skipped the remaining 25%.
I probably enjoyed about 50% of the stories in this collection, tolerated 25% and skimmed or skipped the remaining 25%.
5LoisB
77. The curious incident of the dog in the night-time
A very interesting story written in the voice of a 15 year old autistic boy. The book gives you some insight into the mind of an autistic child and explains why they react to certain stimuli. A fascinating read.
A very interesting story written in the voice of a 15 year old autistic boy. The book gives you some insight into the mind of an autistic child and explains why they react to certain stimuli. A fascinating read.
6LoisB
>4 scaifea: thanks!
7Donna828
Hi Lois! Big congrats on surpassing the 75 milestone. My yearly goal is also 100 books but I'm lagging behind you a bit. I also thought the Curious Incident was a fascinating look into a young boy's mind.
I have enjoyed the bridge books you recommended. I purchased several of Seagram and Bird's Pocket Guides because I am mainly interested in learning the basics right now. As I progress, I'll look into the more in-depth books. Thank you for your help.
I have enjoyed the bridge books you recommended. I purchased several of Seagram and Bird's Pocket Guides because I am mainly interested in learning the basics right now. As I progress, I'll look into the more in-depth books. Thank you for your help.
10LoisB
78. The Spare Room: A Novel
A compelling story of a woman who spends 3 weeks caring for a friend with stage 4 cancer, as she seeks alternative medical treatment. Sad and thought-provoking -a worthwhile read.
A compelling story of a woman who spends 3 weeks caring for a friend with stage 4 cancer, as she seeks alternative medical treatment. Sad and thought-provoking -a worthwhile read.
12LoisB
80. The Honorary Consul
Interesting, but not my kind of story - nobody to admire until the very end.
Interesting, but not my kind of story - nobody to admire until the very end.
13LoisB
81. The Last Picture Show
Not particularly interesting, not compelling. I was expecting more.
Not particularly interesting, not compelling. I was expecting more.
14LoisB
82. I'm Gone
Enjoyable mystery- it got an extra 1/2 star because I admire an author who can tell a good story in less than 200 pages.
Enjoyable mystery- it got an extra 1/2 star because I admire an author who can tell a good story in less than 200 pages.
16LoisB
84. The Worst Hard Time
An interesting story about the Dust Bowl - what lead up to it, the causes, and the destruction caused. The sad part is that it seems that we have not learned our lesson about the environment.
An interesting story about the Dust Bowl - what lead up to it, the causes, and the destruction caused. The sad part is that it seems that we have not learned our lesson about the environment.
17LoisB
85. Never Have Your Dog Stuffed
A memoir by Alan Alda - occasionally funny, true to the man I believe he is.
A memoir by Alan Alda - occasionally funny, true to the man I believe he is.
19LoisB
87. Second Helpings at the Serve You Right Café
This was a nice New England "cozy" - not a mystery, but a nice story complete with an ex-con, a service dog, a dysfunctional family, and more. A good quick read!
This was a nice New England "cozy" - not a mystery, but a nice story complete with an ex-con, a service dog, a dysfunctional family, and more. A good quick read!
22LoisB
88. The Glass Castle
An interesting memoir - my emotions ranged from sadness, to anger to disgust at the dysfunction that existed in her family. Walls' childhood was horrific but she courageously tells its story. It's amazing the people who were so clueless about parenting, managed to produce such a successful family.
An interesting memoir - my emotions ranged from sadness, to anger to disgust at the dysfunction that existed in her family. Walls' childhood was horrific but she courageously tells its story. It's amazing the people who were so clueless about parenting, managed to produce such a successful family.
25LoisB
>24 Ameise1: Beautiful! Thank you, Barbara! Happy Sunday to you, too.
26LoisB
90. The Unfortunate Decisions of Dahlia Moss
A cute, modern murder mystery involving young geeks in an online fantasy game.
A cute, modern murder mystery involving young geeks in an online fantasy game.
28scaifea
>27 LoisB: Didn't care for the Rushdie one? Do you mind if I ask what you didn't like about it?
29LoisB
>28 scaifea: It was a very fine children's fantasy. I'm just not fond of the genre.
30scaifea
>29 LoisB: Okay, that's more than fair. Ha! I like that sort of thing, so it was definitely my cuppa.
31LoisB
>30 scaifea: I was actually surprised that Rushdie wrote that kind of fiction. I think he did a good job, but again I don't find it compelling reading.
32LoisB
92. The Scam
A good crime story with an FBI agent and a former criminal working to scam the scammers. Set in Hawaii, and the casinos of Las Vegas and Macau, there is compelling action and a peek at the glamor of the gambling lifestyle. This is part of the Fox & O'Hara series and ends with a cliffhanger. It was a very enjoyable read.
A good crime story with an FBI agent and a former criminal working to scam the scammers. Set in Hawaii, and the casinos of Las Vegas and Macau, there is compelling action and a peek at the glamor of the gambling lifestyle. This is part of the Fox & O'Hara series and ends with a cliffhanger. It was a very enjoyable read.
33scaifea
>31 LoisB: Funny, it's the *only* Rushdie I've read so far, which makes me think I'm in for a surprise when I get round to his other stuff...
34LoisB
93. The Visitant: A Venetian Ghost Story
Megan Chance is an intriguing storyteller. As she did with Bone River, she has incorporated a compelling ghost story in a lovely historical romantic mystery. The Visitant: A Venetian Ghost Story is the story of Elena, a young American, sent to Venice in 1884 to nurse a wealthy patient of her father. The setting is a decrepit Venetian mansion, complete with unwelcoming residents, attractive men, and an overall air of mystery. This was a great read - one of those books that you don't want to put down!
Megan Chance is an intriguing storyteller. As she did with Bone River, she has incorporated a compelling ghost story in a lovely historical romantic mystery. The Visitant: A Venetian Ghost Story is the story of Elena, a young American, sent to Venice in 1884 to nurse a wealthy patient of her father. The setting is a decrepit Venetian mansion, complete with unwelcoming residents, attractive men, and an overall air of mystery. This was a great read - one of those books that you don't want to put down!
36LoisB
95. Thirteen Ways of Looking
A collection of sad, disturbing stories (one novella and three short stories) written in true Colum McCann style. The novella is the story of an elderly man who, in the last moments of his life, is sorely disappointed by his son. The stories deal with an author writing the story of a female American marine, stationed in Afghanistan on New Year's Eve; the mother of a deaf, mentally disabled young man who is lost; and, a nun who encounters her rapist after 40 years. The themes are all difficult and the endings are not always satisfying, but the writing is strong and the reading is worthwhile.
A collection of sad, disturbing stories (one novella and three short stories) written in true Colum McCann style. The novella is the story of an elderly man who, in the last moments of his life, is sorely disappointed by his son. The stories deal with an author writing the story of a female American marine, stationed in Afghanistan on New Year's Eve; the mother of a deaf, mentally disabled young man who is lost; and, a nun who encounters her rapist after 40 years. The themes are all difficult and the endings are not always satisfying, but the writing is strong and the reading is worthwhile.
38LoisB
96. The Guest Cottage
A good story with a "too good to be true" ending that takes place on Nantucket - a nice respite from my previous book.
A good story with a "too good to be true" ending that takes place on Nantucket - a nice respite from my previous book.
39LoisB
97. Go Set A Watchman
I was pleasantly surprised with this book. I had heard both good and bad reviews. The writing may not be as crisp and clear as To Kill A Mockingbird, but it's still a great story - bold and courageous for its time and place.
I was pleasantly surprised with this book. I had heard both good and bad reviews. The writing may not be as crisp and clear as To Kill A Mockingbird, but it's still a great story - bold and courageous for its time and place.
42LoisB
>41 Ameise1: Happy Weekend to you, Barbara!
43LoisB
99. My Christmas Curse
Pollyanna meets the Power of Positive Thinking! Way too happy for me- perhaps, I would enjoy it more if I were in the Christmas spirit.
Pollyanna meets the Power of Positive Thinking! Way too happy for me- perhaps, I would enjoy it more if I were in the Christmas spirit.
45thornton37814
Congrats on reaching 100.
46LoisB
>45 thornton37814: Thanks!
50LoisB
103. My Name is Asher Lev
This was the story of a young boy trying to balance his artistic talents with his conservative Jewish faith. The first 300 pages of the book were detailed and somewhat dull. If it weren't this month's selection for my real-life book club, I probably would have abandoned it. But, I stuck with it, and was glad I did. The last chapter is powerful!
This was the story of a young boy trying to balance his artistic talents with his conservative Jewish faith. The first 300 pages of the book were detailed and somewhat dull. If it weren't this month's selection for my real-life book club, I probably would have abandoned it. But, I stuck with it, and was glad I did. The last chapter is powerful!
51LoisB
104. The Eyre Affair
I so wanted to hate this book! It's definitely not my genre. But, I actually found it to be clever. However, I still found it not at all compelling, thus the 2 1/2 star rating.
I so wanted to hate this book! It's definitely not my genre. But, I actually found it to be clever. However, I still found it not at all compelling, thus the 2 1/2 star rating.
53LoisB
>52 Ameise1: Happy Weekend to you, too.
55PaulCranswick
>54 LoisB: Looks like a steady and unspectacular read Lois. A bit like my experience with it too.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Have a wonderful weekend.
56LoisB
>55 PaulCranswick: Agreed. Have a great weekend, too.
58LoisB
107. Slade House
This was my first David Mitchell novel, and it's a genre in which I am not comfortable. But, I was pleasantly surprised with the readability and the aura of suspense. The story focuses on the disappearances of individuals over several decades and concludes in a creepy, dark plot twist. I will definitely read another book by this author.
This was my first David Mitchell novel, and it's a genre in which I am not comfortable. But, I was pleasantly surprised with the readability and the aura of suspense. The story focuses on the disappearances of individuals over several decades and concludes in a creepy, dark plot twist. I will definitely read another book by this author.
60LoisB
109. The Christmas Bus
64LoisB
113. A Dance with Tilly & Jack & Tilly
Interesting and enjoyable ghost stories in Marblehead MA - an area I know well.
Interesting and enjoyable ghost stories in Marblehead MA - an area I know well.
65Ameise1
Hi Lois, I finally find time to do some weekend greetings. Wishing you a most lovely weekend. 
