75 Books...More or Less! discussion

Going to shoot for 52 books in 2019!

Welcome back, Annie! A book a week, you can do it!

1. Lights on the Sea by Miquel Reina. Enjoyed this one much more than I thought I would! Fun read to start off the new year.

Elyse wrote: "Welcome back, Annie! A book a week, you can do it!"

Elyse, Thank you! I'm looking forward to a great year of reading! Love this group!

2. The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland by Jim DeFede.

Annie wrote: "2. The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland by Jim DeFede."

This seems very interesting. I might have to add that to my audiobook list - I tend to do better with nonfiction when someone reads it to me.

Juli wrote: "Annie wrote: "2. The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland by Jim DeFede."

This seems very interesting. I might have to add that to my audiobook lis..."

Juli, I really enjoyed this book! Found it by accident and so glad I read it.

Annie wrote: "Juli wrote: "Annie wrote: "2. The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland by Jim DeFede."

This seems very interesting. I might have to add that to my ..."

I just requested it from my library :)

Juli wrote: "Annie wrote: "Juli wrote: "Annie wrote: "2. The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland by Jim DeFede."

This seems very interesting. I might have to a..."

I hope you enjoy it!

Annie wrote: "Juli wrote: "Annie wrote: "Juli wrote: "Annie wrote: "2. The Day the World Came to Town: 9/11 in Gander, Newfoundland by Jim DeFede."

This seems very interesting. I mi..."

Thanks!

3. I'd Rather Be Reading: The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life by Anne Bogel.

4. Harry's Trees by Jon Cohen.

5. The Clockmaker's Daughter by Kate Morton. I enjoyed reading this one. The story had a sort of abstractness about it that worked for me.

Annie wrote: "5. The Clockmaker's Daughter by Kate Morton. I enjoyed reading this one. The story had a sort of abstractness about it that worked for me."

I've only read one Morton book so far and enjoyed it but they are heavy! Maybe I'll get to another one this year.

6. The Golden Tresses of the Dead by Alan Bradley. Thanks to NetGalley I was able to join Flavia and Dogger on a marvelous mystery adventure! What fun!

Annie wrote: "6. The Golden Tresses of the Dead by Alan Bradley. Thanks to NetGalley I was able to join Flavia and Dogger on a marvelous mystery adventure! What fun!"

❤❤ And it won't be their last! Bradley said that Flavia still keeps him up at night with ideas!

Elyse wrote: "Annie wrote: "6. The Golden Tresses of the Dead by Alan Bradley. Thanks to NetGalley I was able to join Flavia and Dogger on a marvelous mystery adventure! What fun..."

Lol! That's such wonderful news! I need to post a review on NetGalley but whenever I sit down to think and write, I find myself chuckling again over Flavia's antics. What other character could such joy to your day?!

Annie wrote: "Elyse wrote: "Annie wrote: "6. The Golden Tresses of the Dead by Alan Bradley. Thanks to NetGalley I was able to join Flavia and Dogger on a marvelous mystery adven..."

Seriously! I love her so much. She is just so delightful!!

7. Educated by Tara Westover. I really did not care fir this one.

8. The Map of Salt and Stars by Zeyn Joukhadar. Historical novel addressing the Syrian refugee crisis - beautifully done!

9. Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson. Loved it! Sorry to see it end.

Annie wrote: "9. Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson. Loved it! Sorry to see it end."

Just read the summary, this sounds really good! Added to my TBR.

Elyse wrote: "Annie wrote: "9. Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson. Loved it! Sorry to see it end."

Just read the summary, this sounds really good! Added to my TBR."

Elyse, I'm a sucker for epistolary novels. Hope you enjoy it!

Annie wrote: "Elyse wrote: "Annie wrote: "9. Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson. Loved it! Sorry to see it end."

Just read the summary, this sounds really good! Added to my ..."

Well, I did love The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society!

10. The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan. This was a book club read - a reread for me.


11. The Night Olivia Fell by Christina McDonald. Just enough suspense to keep me flipping pages! Nicely done!

Annie wrote: "10. The Bookshop on the Corner by Jenny Colgan. This was a book club read - a reread for me.


11. The Night Olivia Fell by [author:Christina McDonald..."

Both of these are in my TBR!

12. The Lost Man by Jane Harper. I'm a big fan of Jane Harper and I loved this book! Harper's books are so atmospheric I can almost feel the setting around me, just wonderful!

13. Tell Me Three Things by Julie Buxbaum. Loved it! Just the right amount of emotion, happiness, and humor. Well done!

Annie wrote: "13. Tell Me Three Things by Julie Buxbaum. Loved it! Just the right amount of emotion, happiness, and humor. Well done!"

Oh that sounds really lovely! I might have to read this!

14. The Monk of Mokha by Dave Eggers. Read this with a book group - would not have been a book I would normally pick up but so glad I read it!

15. Time After Time by Lisa Grunwald. The fact that this book's setting is New York City's Grand Central Terminal certainly piqued my interest! Add in such wonderful historical facts dispersed throughout the story and it will appeal to any historical fiction fan. I was, however, unprepared to be so swept up in Joe and Nora's story! This was a book that I did not want to put down, nor did I want it to come to an end. Well done!

Thank you to NetGalley, Random House, and Lisa Grunwald for the opportunity to read an advance reader copy of this novel.

16. The Accidental Beauty Queen by Teri Wilson. A fun romantic comedy! Pure pleasure read.

Annie wrote: "16. The Accidental Beauty Queen by Teri Wilson. A fun romantic comedy! Pure pleasure read."

Sounds like a fun, light read! Adding to my TBR.

17. Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes. (NetGalley copy) Warm, funny - enjoyable read!

18. Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane (NetGalley copy) So beautifully written!

Annie wrote: "18. Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane (NetGalley copy) So beautifully written!"

I've heard such good things about this one!

Elyse wrote: "Annie wrote: "18. Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane (NetGalley copy) So beautifully written!"

I've heard such good things about this one!"

You know, the book description didn't grab me at first but once I started reading I didn't want to stop. I had to see how the story of these families played out!

Annie wrote: "Elyse wrote: "Annie wrote: "18. Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane (NetGalley copy) So beautifully written!"

I've heard such good things about this one!"

You know,..."

I've read her book about Typhoid Mary and really enjoyed it.

Elyse wrote: "Annie wrote: "Elyse wrote: "Annie wrote: "18. Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane (NetGalley copy) So beautifully written!"

I've heard such good things about this on..."

I will add Typhoid Mary to my TBR list. Thanks!

19. The Current by Tim Johnston. I really enjoyed this book, such good writing!

Annie wrote: "19. The Current by Tim Johnston. I really enjoyed this book, such good writing!"

I just bumped this down in the Overdrive Hold queue. It was almost up but now I have about 4 weeks. I do want to read it though!

20. The Obituary Writer by Ann Hood. This one had been on my TBR list for quite some time. Read this with a book group. The historical info brings you right into the eras. Well written!

21. The Escape Room by Megan Goldin. This was an ARC through NetGalley - I really enjoyed this thriller! Unique storyline, nice amount of twists - well done!

Annie wrote: "21. The Escape Room by Megan Goldin. This was an ARC through NetGalley - I really enjoyed this thriller! Unique storyline, nice amount of twists - well done!"

I got this one through NG and also won a paperback ARC. Gotta read it soon! I read like the first chapter.

Elyse wrote: "Annie wrote: "21. The Escape Room by Megan Goldin. This was an ARC through NetGalley - I really enjoyed this thriller! Unique storyline, nice amount of twists - we..."

Elyse, I'd suggest reading the pb since you have a copy. The formatting on the NG ebook was off. Enjoy!

Annie wrote: "Elyse wrote: "Annie wrote: "21. The Escape Room by Megan Goldin. This was an ARC through NetGalley - I really enjoyed this thriller! Unique storyline, nice amount ..."

Oh thanks for the warning. Some of my NG ARCs are definitely a bit wonky in the formatting department! lol

22. The Long Flight Home by Alan Hlad. Based on true events, The Long Flight Home by Alan Hlad is an historical fiction lover's delight! The focus on homing pigeons used during WWII is a fresh and fascinating subject. I also appreciated Hlad's depth of research into the London Blitz. This debut novel is very well written and I look forward to reading more from this author.

Thank you to NetGalley, Alan Hlad, and Kensington Books for providing me with the opportunity to read and comment on this book. I've already added a hard cover copy to my personal library! Looking forward to sharing this story with friends and family.

23. The River by Peter Heller. I loved this, couldn't put it down! Great writing with just the right amount of suspense!

24. Never Have I Ever by Joshilyn Jackson. Wow! I loved it! A nice twisty tale, perfect summer read!

25. Quiet Girl in a Noisy World: An Introvert's Story by Debbie Tung. Loved the comics and the message - very relatable!

Annie wrote: "25. Quiet Girl in a Noisy World: An Introvert's Story by Debbie Tung. Loved the comics and the message - very relatable!"

Oh I just got this from Hoopla! And I'm going to finally read my ARC of Book Love.

26. Book Love by Debbie Tung. Loved it!