lindapanzo's 2018 ROOTS
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1lindapanzo
Hi, I'm back again for 2018 and hope to, once again, demolish my ROOTS pile.
In 2018, I plan to count both print and e-books I own and so I am aiming for 72 ROOTS. Yes, I do typically read about 115 books per year but some are library books. I'm also still recovering from an illness in December 2017 and still not reading as much as usual.
ROOTS read in 2018
1. Autumn by Ali Smith--finished on 1/1/18
2. A Square Meal: A Culinary History of the Great Depression by Jane Ziegelman--finished on 1/18/18
3. Deader Homes and Gardens by Joan Hess--finished on 1/14/18
4. Unnatural Habits by Kerry Greenwood--finished on 1/24/18
5. Terror in the City of Champions by Tom Stanton--finished on 1/30/18
6. The Secret, Book & Scone Society by Ellery Adams--finished on 2/3/18
7. The Darling Dahlias and the Unlucky Clover--finished on 2/8/18
8. Baseball on the Brink: The Crisis of 1968 by William J. Ryczek--finished on 2/17/18
9. Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery by Scott Kelly--finished on 2/22/18
10. Death by Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake by Sarah Graves--finished on 2/25/18
11. The Big Chair by Ned Colletti--finished on 3/2/18
12. Mussolini's Arctic Airship by Eva Holland--finished on 3/5/18
13. Private: The Royals by James Patterson--finished on 3/6/18
14. Swim Season by Marianne Sciucco--finished on 3/13/18
15. My Man Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse--finished on 3/17/17
16. Alou: My Baseball Journey by Felipe Alou--finished on 3/18/18
17. Plum Tea Crazy by Laura Childs--finished on 3/22/18
18. Murder and Mendelssohn by Kerry Greenwood--finished on 3/24/18
19. The 1967 Belvidere Tornado by Mike Doyle--finished on 3/28/18
20. Wedding Cake Crumble by Jenn McKinlay--finished on 3/31/18
21. The Great Chicago Fire by Robert Cromie--finished on 4/3/18
22. A Book of Walks by Bruce Bochy--finished on 4/5/18
23. The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane--finished on 4/8/18
24. Beneath the Surface by Michael Phelps--finished 4/10/18
25. Pastry Penalties by Jessica Beck--finished on 4/12/18
26. Summer Rain by Peter Robinson--finished on 4/13/18
27. Matilda by Roald Dahl--finished on 4/13/18
28. Shelved Under Murder by Victoria Gilbert--finished on 4/17/18
29. The Plot Is Murder by V.M. Burns--finished on 4/23/18
30. The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe--finished on 4/26/18
31. Kale to the Queen by Nell Hampton--finished on 4/28/18
32. Try Not to Suck by Bill Chastain--finished on 4/30/18
33. The Spook in the Stacks by Eva Gates--finished on 5/2/18
34. Asking for Truffle by Dorothy St. James--finished on 5/3/18
35. Murder in the Locked Library by Ellery Adams--finished on 5/5/18
36. Eggs: A Global History by Diane Toops--finished on 5/7/18
37. Playing with Bonbon Fire by Dorothy St. James--finished on 5/9/18
38. The Mirage Factory by Gary Krist--finished on 5/10/18
39. Death and a Pot of Chowder by Cornelia Kidd--finished on 5/14/18
40. A Soupcon of Poison by Jennifer Ashley--finished on 5/15/18
41. Downtown: My Manhattan by Pete Hamill--finished on 5/21/18
42. Dressed for Death by Donna Leon--finished on 5/22/18
43. Murder at the Mansion by Sheila Connolly--finished on 5/25/18
44. Claws for Alarm by Karen MacInerney--finished on 6/2/18
45. Mayor Harold Washington: Champion of Race and Reform in Chicago--finished on 6/6/18
46. The Inn at Lake Devine by Elinor Lipman--finished on 6/26/18
47. Deadly Firefly by Victoria Houston--finished on 6/28/18
48. In Cold Chocolate by Dorothy St. James--finished on 7/13/18
49. Chicago's Polish Downtown by Victoria Granacki--finished on 7/15/18
50. Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain--finished on 7/24/18
51. Lord of the Pies by Nell Hampton--finished on 7/27/18
52. Chicago's Wrigley Field by Paul Michael Peterson--finished on 8/1/18
53. The Cherokee Trail by Louis L'Amour--finished on 8/3/18
54. Apple Stuffed Alibis by Jessica Beck--finished on 8/7/88
55. Home Ice: Reflections of a Reluctant Hockey Mom by Angie Abdou--finished on 8/13/18
56. Antioch by Wendy Maston--finished on 8/14/18
57. Death Overdue by Allison Brook--finished on 8/18/18
58. Oak Lawn Tornado of 1967 by Kevin Korst--finished on 8/18/18
59. Mundelein by Shawn P. Killackey--finished on 8/20/18
60. Hitting the Books by Jenn McKinlay--finished on 8/22/18
61. Read and Gone by Allison Brook--finished on 8/25/18
62. A Just Clause by Lorna Barrett--finished on 9/1/18
63. The Paris Spy by Susan Elia MacNeal--finished on 9/2/18
64. The Book Smugglers by David E. Fishman--finished on 9/3/18
65. The Presidents and the Pastime: The History of Baseball and the White House by Curt Smith--finished on 9/18/18
66. A Christmas Revelation by Anne Perry--finished on 9/25/18
67. For Whom the Bread Rolls by Sarah Fox - finished on 10/5/18
68. Twelve Slays of Christmas by Jacqueline Frost--finished on 10/11/18
69. Pigskin Nation by Jesse Berrett--finished on 10/13/18
70. 'Twas the Knife Before Christmas by Jacqueline Frost--finished
71. Hallowe'en Party by Agatha Christie--finished on 10/18/18
72. The Day Democracy Died by Anselm Audley--finished on 10/22/18
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!
BONUS ROOTS
73. Grace Against the Clock by Julie Hyzy--finished on 10/24/18
74. Silver Anniversary Murder by Leslie Meier--finished on 10/30/18
75. Perjury Proof by Jessica Beck--finished on 11/1/18
76. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving--finished on 11/7/18
77. The Breakaway: The Inside Story of the Wirtz Family Business and the Chicago Blackhawks by Bryan Smith--finished on 11/9/18
78. Eggs on Ice by Laura Childs--finished on 11/17/18
79. The Whispered Word by Ellery Adams--finished on 11/20/18
80. The Darling Dahlias and the Poinsettia Puzzle by Susan Wittig Albert--finished on 11/23/18
81. Collision of Wills by Jack Gilden--finished on 11/26/18
82. In Peppermint Peril by Joy Avon--finished on 11/29/18
83. Kingdom of the Blind by Louise Penny--finished on 12/4/18
84. Wine and Punishment by Sarah Fox--finished on 12/12/18
85. Christmas at the Grange by T.E. Kinsey--finished on 12/16/18
86. Becoming by Michelle Obama--finished on 12/23/18
87. Iced Inn by Karen MacInerney--finished on 12/23/18
88. What Child Is This by Rhys Bowen--finished on 12/24/18
89. Christmas on the Island by Jenny Colgan--finished on 12/30/18
In 2018, I plan to count both print and e-books I own and so I am aiming for 72 ROOTS. Yes, I do typically read about 115 books per year but some are library books. I'm also still recovering from an illness in December 2017 and still not reading as much as usual.
ROOTS read in 2018
1. Autumn by Ali Smith--finished on 1/1/18
2. A Square Meal: A Culinary History of the Great Depression by Jane Ziegelman--finished on 1/18/18
3. Deader Homes and Gardens by Joan Hess--finished on 1/14/18
4. Unnatural Habits by Kerry Greenwood--finished on 1/24/18
5. Terror in the City of Champions by Tom Stanton--finished on 1/30/18
6. The Secret, Book & Scone Society by Ellery Adams--finished on 2/3/18
7. The Darling Dahlias and the Unlucky Clover--finished on 2/8/18
8. Baseball on the Brink: The Crisis of 1968 by William J. Ryczek--finished on 2/17/18
9. Endurance: A Year in Space, A Lifetime of Discovery by Scott Kelly--finished on 2/22/18
10. Death by Chocolate Cherry Cheesecake by Sarah Graves--finished on 2/25/18
11. The Big Chair by Ned Colletti--finished on 3/2/18
12. Mussolini's Arctic Airship by Eva Holland--finished on 3/5/18
13. Private: The Royals by James Patterson--finished on 3/6/18
14. Swim Season by Marianne Sciucco--finished on 3/13/18
15. My Man Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse--finished on 3/17/17
16. Alou: My Baseball Journey by Felipe Alou--finished on 3/18/18
17. Plum Tea Crazy by Laura Childs--finished on 3/22/18
18. Murder and Mendelssohn by Kerry Greenwood--finished on 3/24/18
19. The 1967 Belvidere Tornado by Mike Doyle--finished on 3/28/18
20. Wedding Cake Crumble by Jenn McKinlay--finished on 3/31/18
21. The Great Chicago Fire by Robert Cromie--finished on 4/3/18
22. A Book of Walks by Bruce Bochy--finished on 4/5/18
23. The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane--finished on 4/8/18
24. Beneath the Surface by Michael Phelps--finished 4/10/18
25. Pastry Penalties by Jessica Beck--finished on 4/12/18
26. Summer Rain by Peter Robinson--finished on 4/13/18
27. Matilda by Roald Dahl--finished on 4/13/18
28. Shelved Under Murder by Victoria Gilbert--finished on 4/17/18
29. The Plot Is Murder by V.M. Burns--finished on 4/23/18
30. The Right Stuff by Tom Wolfe--finished on 4/26/18
31. Kale to the Queen by Nell Hampton--finished on 4/28/18
32. Try Not to Suck by Bill Chastain--finished on 4/30/18
33. The Spook in the Stacks by Eva Gates--finished on 5/2/18
34. Asking for Truffle by Dorothy St. James--finished on 5/3/18
35. Murder in the Locked Library by Ellery Adams--finished on 5/5/18
36. Eggs: A Global History by Diane Toops--finished on 5/7/18
37. Playing with Bonbon Fire by Dorothy St. James--finished on 5/9/18
38. The Mirage Factory by Gary Krist--finished on 5/10/18
39. Death and a Pot of Chowder by Cornelia Kidd--finished on 5/14/18
40. A Soupcon of Poison by Jennifer Ashley--finished on 5/15/18
41. Downtown: My Manhattan by Pete Hamill--finished on 5/21/18
42. Dressed for Death by Donna Leon--finished on 5/22/18
43. Murder at the Mansion by Sheila Connolly--finished on 5/25/18
44. Claws for Alarm by Karen MacInerney--finished on 6/2/18
45. Mayor Harold Washington: Champion of Race and Reform in Chicago--finished on 6/6/18
46. The Inn at Lake Devine by Elinor Lipman--finished on 6/26/18
47. Deadly Firefly by Victoria Houston--finished on 6/28/18
48. In Cold Chocolate by Dorothy St. James--finished on 7/13/18
49. Chicago's Polish Downtown by Victoria Granacki--finished on 7/15/18
50. Kitchen Confidential by Anthony Bourdain--finished on 7/24/18
51. Lord of the Pies by Nell Hampton--finished on 7/27/18
52. Chicago's Wrigley Field by Paul Michael Peterson--finished on 8/1/18
53. The Cherokee Trail by Louis L'Amour--finished on 8/3/18
54. Apple Stuffed Alibis by Jessica Beck--finished on 8/7/88
55. Home Ice: Reflections of a Reluctant Hockey Mom by Angie Abdou--finished on 8/13/18
56. Antioch by Wendy Maston--finished on 8/14/18
57. Death Overdue by Allison Brook--finished on 8/18/18
58. Oak Lawn Tornado of 1967 by Kevin Korst--finished on 8/18/18
59. Mundelein by Shawn P. Killackey--finished on 8/20/18
60. Hitting the Books by Jenn McKinlay--finished on 8/22/18
61. Read and Gone by Allison Brook--finished on 8/25/18
62. A Just Clause by Lorna Barrett--finished on 9/1/18
63. The Paris Spy by Susan Elia MacNeal--finished on 9/2/18
64. The Book Smugglers by David E. Fishman--finished on 9/3/18
65. The Presidents and the Pastime: The History of Baseball and the White House by Curt Smith--finished on 9/18/18
66. A Christmas Revelation by Anne Perry--finished on 9/25/18
67. For Whom the Bread Rolls by Sarah Fox - finished on 10/5/18
68. Twelve Slays of Christmas by Jacqueline Frost--finished on 10/11/18
69. Pigskin Nation by Jesse Berrett--finished on 10/13/18
70. 'Twas the Knife Before Christmas by Jacqueline Frost--finished
71. Hallowe'en Party by Agatha Christie--finished on 10/18/18
72. The Day Democracy Died by Anselm Audley--finished on 10/22/18
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!!
BONUS ROOTS
73. Grace Against the Clock by Julie Hyzy--finished on 10/24/18
74. Silver Anniversary Murder by Leslie Meier--finished on 10/30/18
75. Perjury Proof by Jessica Beck--finished on 11/1/18
76. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving--finished on 11/7/18
77. The Breakaway: The Inside Story of the Wirtz Family Business and the Chicago Blackhawks by Bryan Smith--finished on 11/9/18
78. Eggs on Ice by Laura Childs--finished on 11/17/18
79. The Whispered Word by Ellery Adams--finished on 11/20/18
80. The Darling Dahlias and the Poinsettia Puzzle by Susan Wittig Albert--finished on 11/23/18
81. Collision of Wills by Jack Gilden--finished on 11/26/18
82. In Peppermint Peril by Joy Avon--finished on 11/29/18
83. Kingdom of the Blind by Louise Penny--finished on 12/4/18
84. Wine and Punishment by Sarah Fox--finished on 12/12/18
85. Christmas at the Grange by T.E. Kinsey--finished on 12/16/18
86. Becoming by Michelle Obama--finished on 12/23/18
87. Iced Inn by Karen MacInerney--finished on 12/23/18
88. What Child Is This by Rhys Bowen--finished on 12/24/18
89. Christmas on the Island by Jenny Colgan--finished on 12/30/18
3rabbitprincess
Welcome back and have a great reading year! Hope you're feeling better soon!
5Familyhistorian
I hope that you start feeling better soon and get your reading mojo back, Linda. Happy ROOTing in 2018.
6lindapanzo
It's nice to see everyone back here.
I think I am starting to get my reading mojo back. I'm going to sleep an hour earlier and much of my reading was in the 10 pm to midnight range so that's been cutting into my reading somewhat.
I think I am starting to get my reading mojo back. I'm going to sleep an hour earlier and much of my reading was in the 10 pm to midnight range so that's been cutting into my reading somewhat.
9FAMeulstee
Once more happy reading in 2018, Linda!
10MissWatson
Welcome back, Linda! I hope the health issues resolve themselves fully!
11lindapanzo
Nice to see everyone here.
Suddenly, I've had a flurry of library books but, before too long, I'll get back to my own books, I hope.
Suddenly, I've had a flurry of library books but, before too long, I'll get back to my own books, I hope.
12LauraBrook
Hi Linda! I'm in the same place (library book-wise) and am hoping to get back to more of my own soon.
13lindapanzo
I finished January one ROOT under my monthly goal but I can easily catch up. Lots of library books for me in late January and, even now, I think I've got 3 library books checked out.
With a short month and the Winter Olympics, which I love, coming close to my 6-per-month ROOT goal will be my aim.
With a short month and the Winter Olympics, which I love, coming close to my 6-per-month ROOT goal will be my aim.
14lindapanzo
I'd fallen a bit behind the pace but, so far this month, I've read 7 ROOTS and made up some ground. I'm almost finished with my 8th ROOT of the month, which will put me right back on my pace. Hopefully, I can get ahead.
15floremolla
You're not alone, I've fallen behind too. Trying to cram a couple more in before the end of the month and finish a long audiobook. That'll teach me not to take my foot off the gas at the beginning of the month. Good luck with getting ahead!
16lindapanzo
I've now reached the halfway point on my ROOTs for the season, my 36th, out of 72.
17MissWatson
Congratulations on your excellent progress!
18connie53
>16 lindapanzo: Congrats, Linda! Very good job.
19LadyoftheLodge
I loved reading your list! Sounds a lot like the books I read.
20lindapanzo
Halfway through the year and I'm at 47 of 72 ROOTS so I'm making good progress. I ought to be able to finish before year's end and even contribute a few ROOTS to the cause.
>19 LadyoftheLodge: I''ll have to take a look at some of the books you've read. It seems like some of my usuals either aren't writing anymore or are slowing down. Thankfully, during my medical leave, I managed to find some new authors.
>19 LadyoftheLodge: I''ll have to take a look at some of the books you've read. It seems like some of my usuals either aren't writing anymore or are slowing down. Thankfully, during my medical leave, I managed to find some new authors.
21lindapanzo
Just reached my ROOT goal for the year, 72 books. I don't keep track of how many I buy but I would imagine that it's more than 72, though.
22MissWatson
Congrats on reaching your goal!
23Jackie_K
>21 lindapanzo: Congratulations!
24rabbitprincess
Congratulations!!
25lindapanzo
Thanks!! After this, I'm going to try to focus on reading some of my actual print books for the rest of the year. I just bought a new Kindle, a Paperwhite (alas, right before they announced an upgrade to it, due out in November), but I'd still like to clean up some of my accumulated books.
