You are probably wondering how I was able to read 1125 books this year, right?
Let me explain. It might take a minute.
This is…
My first real year oSo…
You are probably wondering how I was able to read 1125 books this year, right?
Let me explain. It might take a minute.
This is…
My first real year on Goodreads…
Even though I officially joined in 2022. I have been learning how to navigate this site this year. I didn’t realize how much I would enjoy Goodreads until this year, when I decided to become friends with you.
When you asked me to be your friend…
I was so grateful.
And…
When you accepted my friend request, I felt so appreciative.
This experience with you has been so thrilling at so many levels because of you. I always look forward to our shared comments under each other’s reviews.
And…
Your recommendations for books have enhanced my reading experiences immensely.
Also…
I have met some amazing authors, been offered some incredible books to read, and made some lifelong friends through this community.
So…
Thank you for accepting me into your reading world.
This year… as of December 31 I have read and re-visited 363,921 pages, 1125 books.
The shortest book I read was 16 pages – Frog and Toad Alone by Arnold Lobel. The longest book I read was 1,376 pages – Les Miserables by Victor Hugo. It says that my average rating was 3.8, although it would be nice if the rating system here on Goodreads actually showed more than a 1-5 rating.
When I first started the reading challenge, I put in that I was only going to read 200 books.
But…
I surpassed that number rather quickly…
And…
I was told by one of my friends that I needed to up that number…
So…
I did, to 850.
Which…
I obviously surpassed again.
But…
I need to be clear that the reason that this number of books is so high is because I am catching up with all the books, I have read over the past several years. All I am trying to do is to get all those past books I have already read (by revisiting them) and then providing written reviews for Goodreads.
And…
At the same time be able to read current books…
And…
Review them, too.
I know, quite the workload, right?
This may take a while. At some point, I may give up on those past books, who knows!
I am not going to list the books I have read (here), I encourage you to go to my page, if you are interested to check them out. I am rather an eclectic reader. I will read anything and everything…from children’s books, to YA novels, to mysteries, to historical fiction to magical realism to non-fiction to memoirs and more.
And…
I also prefer print books. I like the feel of a book in my hands. I am old-fashioned that way.
Mostly…
I want to thank you. Thank you for making this experience so meaningful. I look forward to reading and sharing 2024 with you.
Because…
You make this fun. I love discussing books with you. Without you…why write reviews?...more
I picked up The House of Secrets by Brad Meltzer and Tod Goldberg at my local Library for a weekend read…mostly because I have read many of Brad MeltzI picked up The House of Secrets by Brad Meltzer and Tod Goldberg at my local Library for a weekend read…mostly because I have read many of Brad Meltzer’s Beecher White historical thriller series – which I have enjoyed.
It was...Fast paced, interesting, great characters.
When the novel focuses on the mystery involving Benedict Arnold, “The House of Secrets” is classic Meltzer.
What doesn’t work for me are the characters. Hazel, her brother and even Jack aren’t remotely likable, and readers will have difficulty sympathizing with them.
Since this is the beginning of a series, the likability factor needs to be amped up for readers to really connect.
Could this be because he has a co-writer? Sometimes I have found this to be disconcerting with two styles of writing not quite editing well.
Anyway, it is not a series I am interested in pursuing....more
How do you review this kind of book? It is so personal to anyone who has it.
Do you know of this book? Do you want to know of it?
Each day you open theHow do you review this kind of book? It is so personal to anyone who has it.
Do you know of this book? Do you want to know of it?
Each day you open the page to a daily inspiration. Wisdom. An opportunity to raise awareness. Uplift us. Awaken us. Enlighten us. Give us clarity. Hope. Joy.
It starts each page with the date. It has a header, than a quote, than a story and then a non-faith prayer.
I have held on to this book since my early 20's.
Even the author shares, "Consider this book, a hand to hold as you scale the mountain of your destiny."
Sometimes, we just need a friend to take a long with us each day. This is that kind of a book....more
I heard this was a funny mystery full of complex, lovable characters with a heartwarming family.
I heard I would salivate over the many descriptions oI heard this was a funny mystery full of complex, lovable characters with a heartwarming family.
I heard I would salivate over the many descriptions of food.
I heard that it would be light and fun and that I would laugh out loud.
I heard I would cry and fall in love with the characters.
I lasted a few pages. I think. I couldn't concentrate. I thought it was silly. It was a DNF for me. I am probably the only one who felt this way....more
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