Mount TBR 2014 Challenge discussion

101. Vet in a Spin
102. Vets Might Fly
103. James Herriot's Cat Stories
104. James Herriot's Animal Stories
105. Every Living Thing
106. The Best of James Herriot: The Favorite Stories of One of the Most Beloved Writers of Our Time
107. Bones of Contention
108. England for All Seasons
109. Thrush Green

Who's into James Herriot lately? Sounds like my kind of peeps.

110. Affairs at Thrush Green
111. At Home in Thrush Green
112. The School at Thrush Green
113. Friends at Thrush Green
114. Celebrations at Thrush Green

Oh dear, I'm falling behind! 36 books to go, and only 2 months and a week to read them in!

Silly me -- I missed out several of the Thrush Green books!

115. Winter in Thrush Green
116. News From Thrush Green
117. Battles at Thrush Green
118. Return to Thrush Green
119. Gossip from Thrush Green

That's a bit better!

120. The Orkney Scroll
121. The Xibalba Murders
122. The Celtic Riddle
123. The Year at Thrush Green
124. Death On Demand

Ack!!!! You aren't reading Lyn Hamilton in order! But she is my most beloved Canadian author of all time and it's a pleasure to find her on anyone's list. By all means, see my review menu to compare notes. http://cmriedel.wordpress.com/reviews...

Obviously I haven't told you what a rebel I am! Decided I didn't want to read the whole series, so just read the ones I was interested in. I think you liked her more than I did. I didn't dislike her, her books just weren't 5 star for me.

That's what makes horse racing, as the old saying goes.

I understand. What makes her my heroine, mentor is something uncanny. It is my ambition to be an author. How astounding do imagine it was, to delve into the first novel and find that her writing style matches mine!!!? One small tendency that I tried out before discovering her: to skip stating the obvious, or descriptions and scenes that didn't pertain to the plot. Maybe you've read my reviews but an example I give is, when Lara McClintoch needs to see the museum; there isn't a page about getting into a taxi and taking the ride: we neatly jump to the museum.

I was incredulous, uplifted to see a style I was adopting, works. What a boost and encouragement, to find your very own way of writing in print! Also I had been exactly at the pyramids pivotal to "The Xibalba Murders" myself personally. There's lots that makes people bond with books. Sometimes good writing is good writing, sometimes other ingredients resonate in a personal way. Sometimes the time of reading is right. http://cmriedel.wordpress.com/reviews...

Haven't had a chance to update here lately -- too busy reading!

125. Design for Murder
126. Something Wicked
127. Honeymoon With Murder
128. A Little Class on Murder
129. Deadly Valentine
130. The Christie CaperThe Christie Caper
131. Southern Ghost
132. Yankee Doodle Dead
133. In A German PensionIn A German Pension

17 to go to reach the top!

134. White Elephant Dead
135. Sugarplum Dead
136. April Fool Dead
137. Engaged to Die

Pant! Pant! Still climbing -- 13 to go. Will she make it?

Carolyn G. Hart it seems, you don't mind reading in order and giving that still-living author her due, by reading her amply. ;) Speaking of THIS Carolyn; friends / pals seem to be missing the opp to leave birthday greetings in my various discussion threads!

137. April Fool Dead
138. The Fur Person
139. Murder Walks the Plank
140. Death of the Party
141. Morning Sun on a White Piano: Simple Pleasures and the Sacramental Life
142. Dead Days of Summer
143. Death Walked In

The end is sight! I'm excited -- I never thought I could read 150 books in a year!

Just to finish off November ...

144. The Vicar of Wakefield
145. Dare to Die

146. Dead by Midnight
147. Advent of a Mystery
148. A Fool Moon...: More Art of Will Bullas
149. Hundred Dollar Holiday: The Case For A More Joyful Christmas
150. Bird Brains: The Intelligence of Crows, Ravens, Magpies, and Jays

OMG!!! I DID it! I read 150 books this year. And lowered my TBR mountain by 38 books (so far) in the process.

Way to be! I'm stagnated at 132. This novel is good enough to see the conclusion but not exciting enough for more than a few pages a night. The last two nights I've been busy or tired.

Congratulations!

Kate wrote: "146. Dead by Midnight
147. Advent of a Mystery
148. A Fool Moon...: More Art of Will Bullas
149. [book:Hundred Dollar Holiday: The Case For A More Jo..."

Congratulations, Kate!!! I'm getting closer than I ever have...but I don't believe I'll make 150 from my own stacks this year.

As we say in French: fait accomplit! The loss of my cat brought a halt to my reading for a time in August. Welcoming two sets of guests for my birthday last month and too many challenges concluding near Christmas.... There have been a few wordy books too. I can't choose all the ones that I sprint through quickly. I'll be pleased to make 140 and see that I **can** do 150. Congratulations again, Kate. Joyeux Noel!