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1SaraHope
I've decided to go for 120 books in 2008. Last year I challenged myself to read 80 and reached 107 I believe.
To add to my challenge, I've decided that I want at least 20 of the 120 books to be nonfiction, and at least 10 of the 120 books to be classics.
Happy New Year everyone!
To add to my challenge, I've decided that I want at least 20 of the 120 books to be nonfiction, and at least 10 of the 120 books to be classics.
Happy New Year everyone!
2SaraHope
1. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
I had to work up to reading this one, because in general I avoid reading what I assume will be depressing stories, but this was a very rewarding read. I'm definitely going to read A Thousand Splendid Suns as well.
Now I must contemplate my vast TBR list. Some upcoming books might include:
The Somnambulist by Jonathan Barnes (not from the Early Reviewer program, but I snagged an ARC from my Barnes & Noble)
I Love You, Beth Cooper by Larry Doyle
Sullivan's Island by Dorothea Benton Frank
A Concise Chinese-English Dictionary for Lovers by Xiaolu Guo
Widow of the South by Robert Hicks
The Summer Tree by Guy Gavriel Kay
Day Watch and Twilight Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko
A Spell of Winter by Helen Dunmore
The Bronx is Burning by Jonathan Mahler
Riddle Master trilogy by Patricia A. McKillip
Bloody Jack by Louis A. Meyer
The Complete Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult
The Frog Prince by Jane Porter
The Interpretation of Murder by Jed Rubenfeld
and more! A long list, but I'm looking forward to working my way through. I might try to read a non-fiction book next to begin meeting my goal of 20 non-fiction books this year.
I had to work up to reading this one, because in general I avoid reading what I assume will be depressing stories, but this was a very rewarding read. I'm definitely going to read A Thousand Splendid Suns as well.
Now I must contemplate my vast TBR list. Some upcoming books might include:
The Somnambulist by Jonathan Barnes (not from the Early Reviewer program, but I snagged an ARC from my Barnes & Noble)
I Love You, Beth Cooper by Larry Doyle
Sullivan's Island by Dorothea Benton Frank
A Concise Chinese-English Dictionary for Lovers by Xiaolu Guo
Widow of the South by Robert Hicks
The Summer Tree by Guy Gavriel Kay
Day Watch and Twilight Watch by Sergei Lukyanenko
A Spell of Winter by Helen Dunmore
The Bronx is Burning by Jonathan Mahler
Riddle Master trilogy by Patricia A. McKillip
Bloody Jack by Louis A. Meyer
The Complete Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Plain Truth by Jodi Picoult
The Frog Prince by Jane Porter
The Interpretation of Murder by Jed Rubenfeld
and more! A long list, but I'm looking forward to working my way through. I might try to read a non-fiction book next to begin meeting my goal of 20 non-fiction books this year.
3SaraHope
2. See Jane Score by Rachel Gibson
This is my first Rachel Gibson, but I will definitely be reading more! This contemporary romance was funny and engaging, and I love the inclusion of hockey--not a typical sport in romance. I liked that each character had 'issues,' but their problems never overshadowed the romance and brought down the fun tone, but simply rounded out the characters' personalities and lives.
This is my first Rachel Gibson, but I will definitely be reading more! This contemporary romance was funny and engaging, and I love the inclusion of hockey--not a typical sport in romance. I liked that each character had 'issues,' but their problems never overshadowed the romance and brought down the fun tone, but simply rounded out the characters' personalities and lives.
4SaraHope
3. The Terror by Dan Simmons
Possible Spoilers, but nothing too overt
Overall I was very pleased with this read, because it worked for me on multiple levels. The historical detail was fascinating, and the novel made me more curious about the actual Franklin expedition. Simmons' imagining of the historical events seemed plausible, but most importantly, it was interesting--I enjoyed reading about the intricate politics and power-plays in the navy, the practical difficulties that the men faced, and about how varying degrees of education and personality can condition humans to respond so differently in times of crisis. The supernatural twist would not have worked without this strong foundation.
I did enjoy the supernatural element of the story as well, though I admit it was frustrating that the story did not explain the creature until so late in the novel.
Overall I'd recommend this read, though I admit the book did become just a little tedious in the middle. However, Simmons gripped me again in the last 300 pages or so.
On the downside, the book is so big that I had to read it on a table when my thumb started to hurt from holding it up :-/
Possible Spoilers, but nothing too overt
Overall I was very pleased with this read, because it worked for me on multiple levels. The historical detail was fascinating, and the novel made me more curious about the actual Franklin expedition. Simmons' imagining of the historical events seemed plausible, but most importantly, it was interesting--I enjoyed reading about the intricate politics and power-plays in the navy, the practical difficulties that the men faced, and about how varying degrees of education and personality can condition humans to respond so differently in times of crisis. The supernatural twist would not have worked without this strong foundation.
I did enjoy the supernatural element of the story as well, though I admit it was frustrating that the story did not explain the creature until so late in the novel.
Overall I'd recommend this read, though I admit the book did become just a little tedious in the middle. However, Simmons gripped me again in the last 300 pages or so.
On the downside, the book is so big that I had to read it on a table when my thumb started to hurt from holding it up :-/
5alphaorder
From your TBR pile, I would recommend A Concise Chinese-English Dictionary for Lovers. It is different and may sound formulaic, but it works.
That is the only title I have read from your list, but I liked it.
That is the only title I have read from your list, but I liked it.
6SaraHope
Oh thanks alphaorder, I'm glad to hear you enjoyed A Concise Chinese-English Dictionary for Lovers--I actually got a free ARC from the Barnes & Noble at which I worked, so I thought it sounded interesting and I grabbed it on a whim, so I'm happy to know that it's pretty good.
4. Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
I'm really glad I picked this book up--it made me smile with happiness.
Also, while I'm not going to set myself a page goal, I am still curious about how many pages I average a year, so I'm going to begin counting.
The Kite Runner: 371
See Jane Score: 363
The Terror: 766
Stargirl: 186
Total=1686
4. Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
I'm really glad I picked this book up--it made me smile with happiness.
Also, while I'm not going to set myself a page goal, I am still curious about how many pages I average a year, so I'm going to begin counting.
The Kite Runner: 371
See Jane Score: 363
The Terror: 766
Stargirl: 186
Total=1686
7SaraHope
5. The Bronx is Burning by Jonathan Mahler
I only first became aware of this book because of the ESPN miniseries, which was advertised with large ads on the subways. Once I looked the book up, I thought it sounded like an interesting read that would give me a little insight about NYC history (as I am a new resident of NYC). I enjoyed the book very much--it provided an interesting portrait of one turbulent year in NYC history, and included a variety of different facets in its study, including baseball, politics, journalism, and crime. I even enjoyed reading about the baseball (though I think baseball is second only to golf for the title of 'most boring sport ever') because Mahler's study was more about the power struggles between the players, manager, and front office than the actual game itself. Though I prefer more academic, in-depth history books, this was an engaging and informative introduction to NYC history.
5 / 120 books. 4% done!
1 / 20 Non-fiction books. 5% done!
The Bronx is Burning pagecount: 339
Total: 2025
I only first became aware of this book because of the ESPN miniseries, which was advertised with large ads on the subways. Once I looked the book up, I thought it sounded like an interesting read that would give me a little insight about NYC history (as I am a new resident of NYC). I enjoyed the book very much--it provided an interesting portrait of one turbulent year in NYC history, and included a variety of different facets in its study, including baseball, politics, journalism, and crime. I even enjoyed reading about the baseball (though I think baseball is second only to golf for the title of 'most boring sport ever') because Mahler's study was more about the power struggles between the players, manager, and front office than the actual game itself. Though I prefer more academic, in-depth history books, this was an engaging and informative introduction to NYC history.
5 / 120 books. 4% done!
1 / 20 Non-fiction books. 5% done!
The Bronx is Burning pagecount: 339
Total: 2025
8SaraHope
6. Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
Somehow I managed to go through childhood without reading the Anne series, so I recently bought a box set. Today I read the first book, and was utterly charmed. Though it seemed more like a series of very individual stories rather than a novel, I really enjoyed reading about Anne's journey from a precocious orphan to an accomplished young woman. The book has a pleasant feel-good quality, without Anne coming off as too Pollyanna-ish. The story also included some surprises--for instance, the distressing revelation that orphans were viewed more as potential servants to help care for their new parents' family rather than children to be cared for. Altogether, I'm looking forward to the rest in the series.
6 / 120 Books. 5% done!
Anne of Green Gables page count: 308
Total: 2333
Somehow I managed to go through childhood without reading the Anne series, so I recently bought a box set. Today I read the first book, and was utterly charmed. Though it seemed more like a series of very individual stories rather than a novel, I really enjoyed reading about Anne's journey from a precocious orphan to an accomplished young woman. The book has a pleasant feel-good quality, without Anne coming off as too Pollyanna-ish. The story also included some surprises--for instance, the distressing revelation that orphans were viewed more as potential servants to help care for their new parents' family rather than children to be cared for. Altogether, I'm looking forward to the rest in the series.
6 / 120 Books. 5% done!
Anne of Green Gables page count: 308
Total: 2333
9SaraHope
7. Her Secret Fantasy by Gaelen Foley
On the whole this was a pleasing romance, though I think it suffered from a bit too much angst between the mystery and the emotional baggage of both characters. I'm still looking forward to the conclusion of the trilogy.
7/120 Books
Her Secret Fantasy page count: 399
Total: 2732
On the whole this was a pleasing romance, though I think it suffered from a bit too much angst between the mystery and the emotional baggage of both characters. I'm still looking forward to the conclusion of the trilogy.
7/120 Books
Her Secret Fantasy page count: 399
Total: 2732
11SaraHope
9. Messenger of Truth by Jacqueline Winspear
In the fourth adventure of Maisie Dobbs, psychologist and private investigator, Maisie takes on the case of Georgina Bassington-Hope, who believes that her artist brother's 'accidental' death might have been murder.
I very much enjoyed this installment of the Maisie Dobbs mysteries. Ms. Winspear devises such interesting and unique plot lines, and the characters and settings are portrayed in detail that truly brings the period and characters to life. I'm definitely looking forward to the next book in the series.
On a downside, Ms. Winspear will be visiting the Mystery-themed independent bookstore in my home town next month, but, alas, I no longer live at home so I cannot attend! I have recruited my father to get me a signed book though :-)
9 / 120 Books. 8% done!
Messenger of Truth page count:
Total: 3327
In the fourth adventure of Maisie Dobbs, psychologist and private investigator, Maisie takes on the case of Georgina Bassington-Hope, who believes that her artist brother's 'accidental' death might have been murder.
I very much enjoyed this installment of the Maisie Dobbs mysteries. Ms. Winspear devises such interesting and unique plot lines, and the characters and settings are portrayed in detail that truly brings the period and characters to life. I'm definitely looking forward to the next book in the series.
On a downside, Ms. Winspear will be visiting the Mystery-themed independent bookstore in my home town next month, but, alas, I no longer live at home so I cannot attend! I have recruited my father to get me a signed book though :-)
9 / 120 Books. 8% done!
Messenger of Truth page count:
Total: 3327
12SaraHope
10. Hero by Perry Moore
Fantastic! Because I tend to read books that feature female protagonists (not intentionally, I apparently am just more attracted to those books), I rarely read books about adolescent men. This one was a real treat--I loved how Moore added the superhero twist to a coming-of-age story, and also thought that Moore created a teenage hero with realistic human emotions and difficulties.
10/120 Books
Hero page count: 428
Total: 3755
Fantastic! Because I tend to read books that feature female protagonists (not intentionally, I apparently am just more attracted to those books), I rarely read books about adolescent men. This one was a real treat--I loved how Moore added the superhero twist to a coming-of-age story, and also thought that Moore created a teenage hero with realistic human emotions and difficulties.
10/120 Books
Hero page count: 428
Total: 3755
13SaraHope
11. Claiming the Courtesan by Anna Campbell
11 / 120 Books. 9% done!
Claiming the Courtesan page count: 375
Total: 4130
11 / 120 Books. 9% done!
Claiming the Courtesan page count: 375
Total: 4130
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12. Keepers of the Flame by Robin D. Owens
12/120 Books, 10% Done
Keepers of the Flame page count: 559
Total: 4689
12/120 Books, 10% Done
Keepers of the Flame page count: 559
Total: 4689
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13. The Sex Lives of Cannibals by J. Maarten Troost
Though it was a little slow in parts, overall I really enjoyed this interesting and sometimes hilarious travel memoir about the two years J. Maarten Troost spent on Tarawa, an island of the Republic of Kiribati in the South Pacific. I think the most satisfying aspect of the book was Troost's analysis of the island's politics, social life, and general culture.
13 / 120 Books. 11% done!
2 / 20 Non-fiction books. 10% done!
The Sex Lives of Cannibals page count: 272
Total: 4961
Though it was a little slow in parts, overall I really enjoyed this interesting and sometimes hilarious travel memoir about the two years J. Maarten Troost spent on Tarawa, an island of the Republic of Kiribati in the South Pacific. I think the most satisfying aspect of the book was Troost's analysis of the island's politics, social life, and general culture.
13 / 120 Books. 11% done!
2 / 20 Non-fiction books. 10% done!
The Sex Lives of Cannibals page count: 272
Total: 4961
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15. The Frog Prince by Jane Porter
This chick-lit novel was decent but not great. Holly Bishop, only 25 and recently divorced, as moved to San Francisco to get a new job and start a new life. Over the course of the book, she gets over her ex and begins dating again (with sometimes disastrous results), begins to become a successful event planner, and learns that before she expects anybody else to love her, she has to love herself. The book was an easy and readable read, though I thought the anti-fairy tale theme was a bit repetitive. I do like that the book was more about finding and loving yourself than finding a man.
15 / 120 Books. 13% done!
The Frog Prince page count: 371
Total: 5690
This chick-lit novel was decent but not great. Holly Bishop, only 25 and recently divorced, as moved to San Francisco to get a new job and start a new life. Over the course of the book, she gets over her ex and begins dating again (with sometimes disastrous results), begins to become a successful event planner, and learns that before she expects anybody else to love her, she has to love herself. The book was an easy and readable read, though I thought the anti-fairy tale theme was a bit repetitive. I do like that the book was more about finding and loving yourself than finding a man.
15 / 120 Books. 13% done!
The Frog Prince page count: 371
Total: 5690
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16. Bloody Jack by Louis A. Meyer
This was a fantastic historical Young Adult novel. Since she was orphaned, Mary 'Jacky' Faber has lived with her gang on the streets of London, begging and thieving to survive. After the leader of her gang is killed, Jacky decides to pursue her dream of sailing the high seas, and after disguising herself as a boy, she is chosen to be a ship's boy on the HMS Dolphin. Aboard the ship, Jacky experiences the practical difficulties of keeping her gender a secret, goes through puberty, and falls in love with a fellow ship's boy to whom she can't reveal her true identity. And she must constantly wonder what will happen if she is caught...
This was a truly entertaining and engaging read. Jacky has a great voice--the voice of a girl who faced hardship and is not naive about how to survive. However, she is also unmistakably female and wants all the things that go along with that (i.e. attention from the boys she likes and a desire for romance). The historical detail was interesting, and I liked that Meyer did not shy away from portraying some of the worse aspects of life in the royal navy.
All in all, I very much look forward to continuing the series.
16/20 Books
Bloody Jack page count: 290
Total: 5980
This was a fantastic historical Young Adult novel. Since she was orphaned, Mary 'Jacky' Faber has lived with her gang on the streets of London, begging and thieving to survive. After the leader of her gang is killed, Jacky decides to pursue her dream of sailing the high seas, and after disguising herself as a boy, she is chosen to be a ship's boy on the HMS Dolphin. Aboard the ship, Jacky experiences the practical difficulties of keeping her gender a secret, goes through puberty, and falls in love with a fellow ship's boy to whom she can't reveal her true identity. And she must constantly wonder what will happen if she is caught...
This was a truly entertaining and engaging read. Jacky has a great voice--the voice of a girl who faced hardship and is not naive about how to survive. However, she is also unmistakably female and wants all the things that go along with that (i.e. attention from the boys she likes and a desire for romance). The historical detail was interesting, and I liked that Meyer did not shy away from portraying some of the worse aspects of life in the royal navy.
All in all, I very much look forward to continuing the series.
16/20 Books
Bloody Jack page count: 290
Total: 5980
19SaraHope
17. No Time for Goodbye by Linwood Barclay
17 / 120 Books. 14% done!
No Time for Goodbye page count: 338
Total: 6318
17 / 120 Books. 14% done!
No Time for Goodbye page count: 338
Total: 6318
20SaraHope
18. The Summer Tree by Guy Gavriel Kay *POSSIBLE SPOILERS*
Overall I found the book enjoyable, though I definitely couldn't just speed through the book--the mythology, history, and many characters in the narrative required close attention to understand. I look forward to reading the rest of the trilogy, and hope that the fates of some of the characters improve later on.
One thing bothered me though. All the main male characters in the novel were going around getting laid ALL THE TIME. Women just wandered into their rooms at night through the whole freaking book. The main female characters in the novel? Celibate, raped, or otherwise used and abused. I hope that some actual relationships form in the subsequent books, because this trend was starting to drive me nuts.
19. The Bad Beginning, or, Orphans! (A Series of Unfortunate Events) by Lemony Snicket
I knew that these books were actually pretty dark for kid's books, but even knowing ahead of time, I was a little startled by how disturbing the book is. I still look forward to the rest of the series, though.
19 / 120 Books. 16% done!
The Summer Tree page count: 383
The Bad Beginning page count: 142
Total: 6843
Overall I found the book enjoyable, though I definitely couldn't just speed through the book--the mythology, history, and many characters in the narrative required close attention to understand. I look forward to reading the rest of the trilogy, and hope that the fates of some of the characters improve later on.
One thing bothered me though. All the main male characters in the novel were going around getting laid ALL THE TIME. Women just wandered into their rooms at night through the whole freaking book. The main female characters in the novel? Celibate, raped, or otherwise used and abused. I hope that some actual relationships form in the subsequent books, because this trend was starting to drive me nuts.
19. The Bad Beginning, or, Orphans! (A Series of Unfortunate Events) by Lemony Snicket
I knew that these books were actually pretty dark for kid's books, but even knowing ahead of time, I was a little startled by how disturbing the book is. I still look forward to the rest of the series, though.
19 / 120 Books. 16% done!
The Summer Tree page count: 383
The Bad Beginning page count: 142
Total: 6843
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20. I Love You, Beth Cooper by Larry Doyle
Hilarious! This book is like a fantastic high school movie, except in book form.
20/120 Books
I Love You, Beth Cooper page count: 251
Total: 7094
Hilarious! This book is like a fantastic high school movie, except in book form.
20/120 Books
I Love You, Beth Cooper page count: 251
Total: 7094
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22. Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach
This book was absolutely fascinating! I'm definitely going to look out for Roach's other books, Spook and Bonk, which I feel should be called Boink, but whatever.
22/120 Books
3/20 Non-fiction Books
Stiff page count: 292
Total page count: 7678
This book was absolutely fascinating! I'm definitely going to look out for Roach's other books, Spook and Bonk, which I feel should be called Boink, but whatever.
22/120 Books
3/20 Non-fiction Books
Stiff page count: 292
Total page count: 7678
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24. Curse of the Blue Tattoo by Louis A. Meyer
24/120 Books
Curse of the Blue Tattoo page count: 488
Total: 8539
24/120 Books
Curse of the Blue Tattoo page count: 488
Total: 8539
26SaraHope
Man I'm behind! I basically went two weeks without reading a book because of travel, illness, and starting a new job. ACK! Oh well, I'll have to catch up now.
25. Northlander by 'Meg Burden
The book was short, so I think the author would have had room to draw out and develop the events a bit more, but overall I enjoyed the read. I'd recommend it for the middle-grade to lower teen set, though.
Northlander page count: 252
Total: 8791
25. Northlander by 'Meg Burden
The book was short, so I think the author would have had room to draw out and develop the events a bit more, but overall I enjoyed the read. I'd recommend it for the middle-grade to lower teen set, though.
Northlander page count: 252
Total: 8791
27SaraHope
26. Let Sleeping Rogues Lie by Sabrina Jeffries
27. Falling Into Manholes by Wendy Merrill
27 / 120 Books. 23% done!
Falling Into Manholes brings me up to 4 non-fiction titles:
4 / 20 Non-fiction Books. 20% done!
Let Sleeping Rogues Lie page count: 374
Falling Into Manholes page count: 240
Total: 9405
27. Falling Into Manholes by Wendy Merrill
27 / 120 Books. 23% done!
Falling Into Manholes brings me up to 4 non-fiction titles:
4 / 20 Non-fiction Books. 20% done!
Let Sleeping Rogues Lie page count: 374
Falling Into Manholes page count: 240
Total: 9405
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I'm way behind in logging my books:
28. If You Deceive by Kresley Cole (356 pages)
29. Fire Study by Maria Snyder (441 pages)
30. Wicked City by Ace Atkins (352 pages)
31. The Monk by Matthew Lewis (420 pages)
32. Lessons of Desire by Madeline Hunter (386 pages)
Total page count: 11,360
32 / 120 Books. 27% done!
28. If You Deceive by Kresley Cole (356 pages)
29. Fire Study by Maria Snyder (441 pages)
30. Wicked City by Ace Atkins (352 pages)
31. The Monk by Matthew Lewis (420 pages)
32. Lessons of Desire by Madeline Hunter (386 pages)
Total page count: 11,360
32 / 120 Books. 27% done!
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33. Spud by John van de Ruit (339 pages)
34. Sword-Singer by Jennifer Roberson (387 pages)
35. The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs (366 pages)
Total page count: 12,452
35/120 Books
34. Sword-Singer by Jennifer Roberson (387 pages)
35. The Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs (366 pages)
Total page count: 12,452
35/120 Books
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36. Touching the Void by Joe Simpson (215 pages)
37. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien (398 pages)
Though I really consider The Lord of the Rings to be one book, I'm counting it as three separate books for the purposes of my challenge, because I've been falling behind schedule.
Total page count: 13,065
37 / 120 Books. 31% done!
5 / 20 Non-fiction Books. 25% done!
Generally I'm disappointed with my progress! I've fallen behind! This mostly has to do with the fact that I started a new job and all of a sudden had a lot less time than I did previously, but I've also been going online or watching TV when I could be reading. I also need to be more diligent about taking a book to read on the subway instead of listening to my iPod.
37. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien (398 pages)
Though I really consider The Lord of the Rings to be one book, I'm counting it as three separate books for the purposes of my challenge, because I've been falling behind schedule.
Total page count: 13,065
37 / 120 Books. 31% done!
5 / 20 Non-fiction Books. 25% done!
Generally I'm disappointed with my progress! I've fallen behind! This mostly has to do with the fact that I started a new job and all of a sudden had a lot less time than I did previously, but I've also been going online or watching TV when I could be reading. I also need to be more diligent about taking a book to read on the subway instead of listening to my iPod.
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38. Queen of Babble by Meg Cabot (308 pages)
39. The Seduction of an Unknown Lady by Samantha James (360 pages)
40. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien(327 pages)
Total page count: 14,060
40/120 Books
I realized I actually am still on track--to hit 120 I've got to do at least 10 books a month, and I've stuck to that schedule. I just wish I had time to read more than that!
39. The Seduction of an Unknown Lady by Samantha James (360 pages)
40. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien(327 pages)
Total page count: 14,060
40/120 Books
I realized I actually am still on track--to hit 120 I've got to do at least 10 books a month, and I've stuck to that schedule. I just wish I had time to read more than that!
32SaraHope
41. The Chase by Clive Cussler (416 pages)
42. Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkein (278 pages)
43. Field of Fire by James O. Born (352 pages)
44. I Was Told There'd Be Cake by Sloane Crosley (228 pages)
45. Simply Magic by Mary Balogh (433 pages)
Total page count: 15,767
45 / 120 Books. 38% done!
6 / 20 Non-fiction Books. 30% done!
42. Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkein (278 pages)
43. Field of Fire by James O. Born (352 pages)
44. I Was Told There'd Be Cake by Sloane Crosley (228 pages)
45. Simply Magic by Mary Balogh (433 pages)
Total page count: 15,767
45 / 120 Books. 38% done!
6 / 20 Non-fiction Books. 30% done!
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46. The Sharing Knife: Legacy by Lois McMaster Bujold (348 pages)
47. Then We Came to the End by Joshua Ferris (385 pages)
48. Dairy Queen by Catherine Murdock (277 pages)
49. Burn Zone by James O. Born (320 pages)
50. Tithe by Holly Black (331 pages)
51. Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole (368 pages)
Total page count: 17,796
51 / 120 Books. 43% done!
47. Then We Came to the End by Joshua Ferris (385 pages)
48. Dairy Queen by Catherine Murdock (277 pages)
49. Burn Zone by James O. Born (320 pages)
50. Tithe by Holly Black (331 pages)
51. Dark Needs at Night's Edge by Kresley Cole (368 pages)
Total page count: 17,796
51 / 120 Books. 43% done!
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52. Natural Born Charmer by Susan Elizabeth Phillips (385 pages)
53. Love the One You're With by Emily Giffin (342 pages)
54. Comfort Food by Kate Jacobs (333 pages)
55. The Kill Artist by Daniel Silva (512 pages)
56. Lulu Meets God and Doubts Him by Danielle Ganek (277 pages)
57. The Lost Duke of Wyndham by Julia Quinn (371 pages)
Total page count: 20,016
57 / 120 Books. 48% done!
My progress overall is going fine, though I'm way behind on my goal of 10 classics, and a little behind on my goal of 20 non-fiction books.
53. Love the One You're With by Emily Giffin (342 pages)
54. Comfort Food by Kate Jacobs (333 pages)
55. The Kill Artist by Daniel Silva (512 pages)
56. Lulu Meets God and Doubts Him by Danielle Ganek (277 pages)
57. The Lost Duke of Wyndham by Julia Quinn (371 pages)
Total page count: 20,016
57 / 120 Books. 48% done!
My progress overall is going fine, though I'm way behind on my goal of 10 classics, and a little behind on my goal of 20 non-fiction books.
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58. An Incomplete Revenge by Jacqueline Winspear (303 pages)
59. This Republic of Suffering by Drew Gilpin Faust (271 pages)
60. Bone by Bone by Carol O'Connell (352 pages)
61. At the Bride Hunt Ball by Olivia Parker (371 pages)
62. The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss (662 pages)
63. Secrets of Surrender by Madeline Hunter (372 pages)
Total page count: 22,347
63 / 120 Books. 53% done!
7 / 20 Non-fiction Books. 35% done!
59. This Republic of Suffering by Drew Gilpin Faust (271 pages)
60. Bone by Bone by Carol O'Connell (352 pages)
61. At the Bride Hunt Ball by Olivia Parker (371 pages)
62. The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss (662 pages)
63. Secrets of Surrender by Madeline Hunter (372 pages)
Total page count: 22,347
63 / 120 Books. 53% done!
7 / 20 Non-fiction Books. 35% done!
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64. The Interpretation of Murder by Jed Rubenfeld (431 pages)
65. In the Woods by Tana French (429 pages)
66. The Wicked Ways of a Duke by Laura Lee Guhrke (372 pages)
67. Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr (328 pages)
68. The Taste of Innocence by Stephanie Laurens (380 pages)
69. The Night Listener by Armistead Maupin (342 pages)
70. 13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson (321 pages)
71. Haunted Ground by Erin Hart (326 pages)
72. The Night Bird by Catherine Asaro (571 pages)
73. The Paper Marriage by Susan Kay Law (362 pages)
Total page count: 26,209
73 / 120 Books. 61% done!
65. In the Woods by Tana French (429 pages)
66. The Wicked Ways of a Duke by Laura Lee Guhrke (372 pages)
67. Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr (328 pages)
68. The Taste of Innocence by Stephanie Laurens (380 pages)
69. The Night Listener by Armistead Maupin (342 pages)
70. 13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson (321 pages)
71. Haunted Ground by Erin Hart (326 pages)
72. The Night Bird by Catherine Asaro (571 pages)
73. The Paper Marriage by Susan Kay Law (362 pages)
Total page count: 26,209
73 / 120 Books. 61% done!
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74. Her Every Pleasure by Gaelen Foley (408 pages)
75. Her Royal Spyness by Rhys Bowen (324 pages)
76. The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister (240 pages)
77. Stop in the Name of Pants by Louise Rennison (320 pages)
78. Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer (754 pages)
79. The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith (235 pages)
80. Laird of the Mist by Paula Quinn (311 pages)
81. The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher by Kate Summerscale (302 pages)
82. The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt (356 pages)
83. Evernight by Claudia Gray (327 pages)
84. Ten Degrees of Reckoning by Hester Rumberg
85. The Somnambulist by Jonathan Barnes (353 pages)
86. House of Daughters by Sarah-Kate Lynch (299 pages)
Total page count: 30,438 (one book unaccounted)
86 / 120 Books. 72% done!
9 / 20 Non-fiction Books. 45% done!
75. Her Royal Spyness by Rhys Bowen (324 pages)
76. The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister (240 pages)
77. Stop in the Name of Pants by Louise Rennison (320 pages)
78. Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer (754 pages)
79. The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith (235 pages)
80. Laird of the Mist by Paula Quinn (311 pages)
81. The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher by Kate Summerscale (302 pages)
82. The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt (356 pages)
83. Evernight by Claudia Gray (327 pages)
84. Ten Degrees of Reckoning by Hester Rumberg
85. The Somnambulist by Jonathan Barnes (353 pages)
86. House of Daughters by Sarah-Kate Lynch (299 pages)
Total page count: 30,438 (one book unaccounted)
86 / 120 Books. 72% done!
9 / 20 Non-fiction Books. 45% done!
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87. North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell (395 pages)
88. The Crow by Alison Croggon (483 pages)
89. Danger's Kiss by Sarah McKerrigan (359 pages)
90. The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson (465 pages)
91. The Murder of Bindy Mackenzie by Jaclyn Moriarty (448 pages)
92. The Help
93. Dark Desires After Dusk by Kresley Cole (368 pages)
Total page count: 32,956
93 / 120 Books. 78% done!
2 / 10 Classics. 20% done!
I'm doing well and on track for all my goals except 10 Classics--I've only managed 2! I'll have to squeeze a bunch in at the end of the year if I'm to make that goal.
88. The Crow by Alison Croggon (483 pages)
89. Danger's Kiss by Sarah McKerrigan (359 pages)
90. The Gargoyle by Andrew Davidson (465 pages)
91. The Murder of Bindy Mackenzie by Jaclyn Moriarty (448 pages)
92. The Help
93. Dark Desires After Dusk by Kresley Cole (368 pages)
Total page count: 32,956
93 / 120 Books. 78% done!
2 / 10 Classics. 20% done!
I'm doing well and on track for all my goals except 10 Classics--I've only managed 2! I'll have to squeeze a bunch in at the end of the year if I'm to make that goal.
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94. Mistress of the Art of Death by Ariana Franklin
95. Riddle-Master by Patricia A. McKillip
96. After the Kiss by Suzanne Enoch
97. The House at Riverton by Kate Morton
98. Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
99. Silent in the Grave by Deanna Raybourn
100. Knit Two
Page count to be done later
100 / 120 Books. 83% done!
10 / 20 Non-fiction Books. 50% done!
95. Riddle-Master by Patricia A. McKillip
96. After the Kiss by Suzanne Enoch
97. The House at Riverton by Kate Morton
98. Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali
99. Silent in the Grave by Deanna Raybourn
100. Knit Two
Page count to be done later
100 / 120 Books. 83% done!
10 / 20 Non-fiction Books. 50% done!
