75 Books...More or Less! discussion

I am going to stick to my 75 books, even though I completed 85. I am going to try and read some longer books this year, so let's see what I can accomplish!

Welcome back, Karina! Good luck!

1. All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

I really enjoyed this book! I’ve had it on my shelves for over a year now and I’m glad I decided to pick it up and read! I enjoyed this better than The Nightingale.

Four stars

Karina wrote: "1. All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

I really enjoyed this book! I’ve had it on my shelves for over a year now and I’m glad I decided to pick it up and read! I enjoyed this better than ..."

Oh gosh I think I've owned this e-book for awhile too! Glad you liked it!

2. One Day in December by Josie Silver

This book is a part of my December BOTM box (1/3) that I am reading out of order because it was Reese Witherspoon’s December pick (I’ll get back to my August? box next)

This was a cute read. I read it on the plane ride home from St. Augustine and read until I finished it tonight!

Karina wrote: "2. One Day in December by Josie Silver

This book is a part of my December BOTM box (1/3) that I am reading out of order because it was Reese Witherspoon’s December pick (I’ll get back to my August..."

I passed on Dec BotM and regret not getting this one. I didn't think I wanted a cutesy romance but everyone is raving about it! lol. At least Overdrive has it.

Karina wrote: "1. All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr

I really enjoyed this book! I’ve had it on my shelves for over a year now and I’m glad I decided to pick it up and read! I enjoyed this better than ..."

I liked this book a lot too! Great start!

Karina wrote: "2. One Day in December by Josie Silver

This book is a part of my December BOTM box (1/3) that I am reading out of order because it was Reese Witherspoon’s December pick (I’ll get back to my August..."

This book surprised me. I loved it! Also, St. Augustine in Florida???? Cause that's only my favorite town in the US.

Juli wrote: "Karina wrote: "2. One Day in December by Josie Silver

This book is a part of my December BOTM box (1/3) that I am reading out of order because it was Reese Witherspoon’s December pick (I’ll get ba..."

Yes, Florida! We went for a wedding and I didn't get to see as much as I wanted to so I really need to go back. Came back with a nasty sinus infection though! My only complaint! lol

Elyse wrote: "Karina wrote: "2. One Day in December by Josie Silver

This book is a part of my December BOTM box (1/3) that I am reading out of order because it was Reese Witherspoon’s December pick (I’ll get ba..."

It was just cutesy enough where I didn't want to barf! haha I really liked it!

Karina wrote: "Juli wrote: "Karina wrote: "2. One Day in December by Josie Silver

This book is a part of my December BOTM box (1/3) that I am reading out of order because it was Reese Witherspoon’s December pick..."

St. Augustine is a beautiful place to get married! Sorry about the sinus infection. That sucks.

3. The Book of Laughter and Forgetting by Milan Kundera

This is one of the 1001 books to read before you die, and it was fine. A collection of short stories. I liked the first 5 stories and didn’t care for the last two.

Three stars

4. Goodbye, Paris by Anstey Harris

This was a cute story. Box 1/3 from my August Book of the Month box. This book is great for a book club.

5. An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena

Very reminiscent of an Agatha Christie mystery and I really enjoyed it.

Three stars

Karina wrote: "5. An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena

Very reminiscent of an Agatha Christie mystery and I really enjoyed it.

Three stars"

You had me at Agatha Christie .... I may or may not have read ALL of her books as a teen ... well, all that were translated into German at that time.

I have read all of the Miss Marple series and I have two more left in the Poirot series, and I have purposely been taking my time because I don't want it to end!

Juli wrote: "Karina wrote: "5. An Unwanted Guest by Shari Lapena

Very reminiscent of an Agatha Christie mystery and I really enjoyed it.

Three stars"

You had me at Agatha Christie .... I may or may not have..."

Karina wrote: "I have read all of the Miss Marple series and I have two more left in the Poirot series, and I have purposely been taking my time because I don't want it to end!

Juli wrote: "Karina wrote: "5. An ..."

Rereads!!!!!!!!

6. Following Atticus by Tom Ryan

Had to read this for book club and it was a nice read. Now I want to climb the 4,000 footers of NH.

Three stars

Karina wrote: "6. Following Atticus by Tom Ryan

Had to read this for book club and it was a nice read. Now I want to climb the 4,000 footers of NH.

Three stars"

Ooh I've had this in my TBR for awhile! And I live in NH! lol

Elyse wrote: "Karina wrote: "6. Following Atticus by Tom Ryan

Had to read this for book club and it was a nice read. Now I want to climb the 4,000 footers of NH.

Three stars"

Ooh I've had this in my TBR for ..."

I knew you lived in NH but now is the right time for me to tell you how much I love NH and Vermont and Maine!

Juli wrote: "I knew you lived in NH but now is the right time for me to tell you how much I love NH and Vermont and Maine!..."

Yes, they are beautiful states! I don't have much to compare them with though, I've only been to the New England states, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Washington DC, Florida, Nevada (well, Las Vegas), and Hawaii! Besides driving through states. I would love to travel my own country more! We're actually setting up a New Orleans trip for this April.

Elyse wrote: "Juli wrote: "I knew you lived in NH but now is the right time for me to tell you how much I love NH and Vermont and Maine!..."

Yes, they are beautiful states! I don't have much to compare them wit..."

New Orleans is lovely. Stay away from Bourbon Street - it's just touristy ;)

You should start doing day trips to your surrounding states :) Drive the Kancamagus and just keep going to Vermont :)

7. Love The One You’re With by Emily Giffin

This book was fine. I didn’t love the story but a mindless read is always a good one

Three stars

8. A Man Called Ove - Fredrik Backman

I really enjoyed this book and have been wanting to read it for a while and my book club for the month of February allowed me the opportunity to take this off my tbr shelf. Loved it so much. Made me laugh, made me cry. It was fantastic.

Four stars

Karina wrote: "8. A Man Called Ove - Fredrik Backman

I really enjoyed this book and have been wanting to read it for a while and my book club for the month of February allowed me the opportunity to take this off..."

Yay Ove!!

Karina wrote: "8. A Man Called Ove - Fredrik Backman

I really enjoyed this book and have been wanting to read it for a while and my book club for the month of February allowed me the opportunity to take this off..."

This is a gread book for a book club read! So much to discuss!

9. The Library Book by Susan Orlean

I enjoyed the book for about three quarters but it dragged for me the last quarter. It took me a long time to read which in part because work has been brutal with me working long hours and weekends but because I would read a chapter and it didn’t compel me to keep reading!

Three stars

10. Feeding the Dragon by Sharon Washington

This was a play I got on audible for free and it was nice. I really enjoyed it.

Four stars

Karina wrote: "10. Feeding the Dragon by Sharon Washington

This was a play I got on audible for free and it was nice. I really enjoyed it.

Four stars"

I need to read more plays!

11. Elephants Can Remember by Agatha Christie

I need a nice palette cleanser so I decided to read the second to last Poirot book. This was not one of her best books and I figured out the plot twist rather quickly.

Three stars

12. The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory

I read this one because it was Reese Witherspoon’s February pick and luckily I had chosen it for one of my books in my November Book of the Month box though it pains me when I read my boxes out of order! This book was cute and a fast read. A diverse, romance novel.

Three stars

Karina wrote: "12. The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory

I read this one because it was Reese Witherspoon’s February pick and luckily I had chosen it for one of my books in my November Book of the Month box though it..."

I read Jasmine Guillory's book The Wedding Date. That was a cute story.

13. The Hating Game by Sally Thorne

This was a good pallet cleanser between heavy reads! A beginners romance novel...

Three stars

14. The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

This was a very heavy book but such a good one.

Four stars

Karina wrote: "14. The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead

This was a very heavy book but such a good one.

Four stars"

I am one of the few who just hated this book. I seem to just miss the point.

15. What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty

I really liked this one! I still prefer Big, Little Lies but this was also good. Easy read. I am behind in pace on my 75 books for 2019 but once my busy season is over, all I want to do is read!

Four stars

Karina wrote: "15. What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty

I really liked this one! I still prefer Big, Little Lies but this was also good. Easy read. I am behind in pace on my 75 books for 2019 but once my busy se..."

I think I want to check this one out as well. I loved Big Little Lies and felt meh about Nine Oerfect Strangers.

16. This Side of Paradise by F. Scott Fitzgerald

I had no idea this was his first novel and it was published when he was 23. The entitlement of the main character in this book kills me. I’m glad I read it and I also own his second published novel, The Beautiful and the Damned but not sure if I will get to that this year.

Three stars

Karina wrote: "2. One Day in December by Josie Silver

This book is a part of my December BOTM box (1/3) that I am reading out of order because it was Reese Witherspoon’s December pick (I’ll get back to my August..."

I skipped this one for BOTM in December and I'm okay with it because as much as I liked the book, I think it was perfect for audio!

17. The Reader by Bernhard Schlink

The writing is great I just didn’t like the main characters but I will give the movie a try.

Three stars

Karina wrote: "17. The Reader by Bernhard Schlink

The writing is great I just didn’t like the main characters but I will give the movie a try.

Three stars"

Is the movie out already? I am terrible at following movie stuff.

Juli wrote: "Karina wrote: "17. The Reader by Bernhard Schlink

The writing is great I just didn’t like the main characters but I will give the movie a try.

Three stars"

Is the movie out already? I am terribl..."

Yup! It came out several years ago. Kate Winslet won the Oscar for best actress for her performance in this movie.

Karina wrote: "Juli wrote: "Karina wrote: "17. The Reader by Bernhard Schlink

The writing is great I just didn’t like the main characters but I will give the movie a try.

Three stars"

Is the movie out already?..."

Ohhhh, I love her. I am going to check that one out.

18. My Sister the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

This was a nice, easy read. No likable characters and I was unsatisfied with the ending but a breezy, quick read.

Three stars

Karina wrote: "18. My Sister the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

This was a nice, easy read. No likable characters and I was unsatisfied with the ending but a breezy, quick read.

Three stars"

This is on my TBR but I've heard a lot of meh reviews. Is it worth it?

19. The Air You Breath by Frances de Fontes Feebles

I really enjoyed this book but had so many books I was reading in between but was able to make a push the last three days to finish. I like historical fiction and rags to riches (kind of) story set in Brazil. This is Book 2/3 from my AUGUST book of the month box.

Three stars

20. The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt

This was a quirky, funny Western. I enjoyed it more than I thought I was going to.

Three stars

Karina wrote: "20. The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt

This was a quirky, funny Western. I enjoyed it more than I thought I was going to.

Three stars"

Have you watched/are you going to watch the movie?
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4971344/...

21. Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple

I really enjoyed this book. Easy read and I loved the characters and the plot!

Four stars

22. About the Night by Anat Talshir

This was one of those free kindle books from Amazon but I really enjoyed it though it took me forever to read (I would read it on the treadmill) but I liked the story

Three stars