January 2019 Reading Wrap-Up

January 2019 Reading Wrap-Up

The first monthly review of the new year! And I'm off to a good start. January goal: I'm going to set a goal of three books for January. What I read: (Link to my Goodreads 2019 Reading Challenge) Zen and the Art of Happiness ...

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Friday Reads #3

Friday Reads #3

No post for the last couple of Fridays because I was in vacation mode. But never fear - that doesn't mean I wasn't reading! I'm currently ahead of target (more on that in Monday's January wrap-up post). Finished: The Sadness of Beautiful Things - Simon Van...

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Friday Reads #2

Friday Reads #2

Finished: The Second Mrs. Hockaday - Susan Rivers - 4* (Jan 6) My first fiction read this year and the first read for a new book club. I believe I placed this on my TBR based on some "best of" list. The story sounded promising - a young Civil War...

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Friday Reads #1

Friday Reads #1

It's the first Friday of the year! And I'm determined to keep myself more on-track with my reading this year so I don't end up behind like in 2018. First step - accountability! Finished: Zen and the Art of Happiness - Chris Prentiss - 5* (Jan 1) It wouldn't be a new...

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2018 Reading Review and 2019 Plans

2018 Reading Review and 2019 Plans

Time to assess last year's reading and make some plans for this year! Reading in 2018 Here are my goals and accomplishments: Read 40 Books: Technically yes. I marked 40 books as "read" in Goodreads. I struggled the entire year to find books I enjoyed and to prioritize...

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December Reading Wrap-Up

December Reading Wrap-Up

Out with a whimper. My goal: Well, it's easy to set a goal! I have to finish 8 books this month in order to make my annual goal. I did mark 8 books "read" in December, but I'm not proud. Review What I read: (Link to my Goodreads 2018 Reading Challenge)...

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