I have set book goals for myself for the past few years. Crazy goals. I’m talking 150 books per year goals. In 2017 I read 138. In 2018 I read 61. This year I decided to pick a goal that seemed more manageable, a goal that would encourage a healthy ready schedule while simultaneously being attainable. That goal was 52.
I am happy to say that this past week I finished my 52 book goal!
I made some promises to myself when starting this journey. First, I decided that I wasn’t going to hate read anything (I can’t be the only one who hates reads sometimes). Second, I was going to focus on reading what I own. I put myself on a bit of a book buying ban (which I didn’t always stick to).
I’ve found some series that I’ve been able to dive into as well as some stand alone books I just loved.
Originally my plans for the year were to read books alphabetically by month. January was for authors with B last names. February for C authors and so on. As you can see when reading my list below I didn’t quite keep with that plan.
Here are the first 10 books that I read this year…
The Mother In Law Sally Hepworth
started 1.1.19 // finished 1.6.19 // ARC provided by NetGalley
This ARC had everything I love in a book– interesting family dynamics, a mystery and an ending I was not able to predict until I was smack dab in the middle of it. This book put Sally Hepworth on my “must read more of in the future list”.
Running with Scissors Augusten Burroughs
started 12.28.18 // finished 1.12.19
This is one of the most crazy-pants (is that the official term?) books I have ever read in my life. This memoir of Augusten Burroughs will make you laugh, scratch your head in confusion and gasp out loud more than once. After reading I learned of the film adaptation of the same name and made me wonder if it would translate well to the big screen. I can’t say I enjoyed this book enough to want to find out.
Worth the Wait Lori Foster
started 1.6.19 // finished 1.20.19 // ARC provided by NetGalley
The Little Giant of Aberdeen County Tiffany Baker
Started 1.12.19 // finished 1.30.19
I Remember You Cathleen Davitt Bell
Started 1.30.19 // finished 2.1.19
Sometimes reading books that would generally be considered Teen books there is a little disconnect for me, as I guess is to be expected (pst.. I’m old). This book I found thoroughly enjoyable and quick to read.
What We Find (Sullivan’s Crossing #1) Robyn Carr
Started 2.1.19 // finished 2.8.19
I’ll preface by saying I thoroughly enjoy a Robyn Carr books series. I’ve read most of her Virgin River series, and she never ceases to suck me in and make me immediately care for the characters. She paints a picture from word one and creates characters worthy of your affection. This is another series I’m all in for.
The Winter Sister Megan Collins
Started 2.11.19 // finished 3.6.19
The Survivor’s Guide to Family Happiness Maddie Dawson
Started 3.6.19 // finished 3.23.19
Tell Me Something Real Calla Devlin
Started 3.23.19 // finished 3.26.19
We’ve Already Gone This Far Patrick Dacey
Started 3.26.19 // finished 3.30.19
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