75 Books...More or Less! discussion

Looking forward to reading in 2012.

Hi, Jocelin. Glad to have you here in the new year!

Thanks Kay. Looking forward to the 2012 challenge.

Jocelin, I'm glad you will be with us for 2012 :)

Thanks, Andrea. I am looking forward to reading lots and lots of books this year.

January started off as a slow month but, I am trying to do a lot better. Here is my list so far:
1. Attitudes of Gratitude by M.J. Ryan
2. Katie &The Cupcake Cure (The Cupcake Diaries#1) by Coco Simon
3. Mia In The Mix (The Cupcake Diaries #2) by Coco Simon
4. Must Love Kilts by Allie McKay
5. Lord of the Isles by Debbie Mazzuca
6. Dark Viking by Sandra Hill
7. The Treasures of Venice by Loucinda McGary
8. Jane Austen on Love & Romance by Jane Austen, edited by Maureen Connor
9. The Fantastic Secret of Owen Jester by Barbara O'Connor
10. One Crazy Summer by Rita Williams-Garcia

11. One Night In Scotland by Karen Hawkins.

12. Nicholas St. North (The Guardians of Childhood) by William Joyce
13. Chopsticks by Jessica Anthony & Rodrigo Corral.

14. Emma On Thin Icing(Cupcake Diaries#3) by Coco Simon

15. Bite by Bite by Peter Callahan
16. Victoria's Elegant Napkin Folder by Joanne O'Sullivan & Terry Taylor
17. Pop Party by Clare O'Connell
18. God As He Longs For You To See Him by Chip Ingram

19. The Strange Case of Origami Yoda by Tom Angleberger
20. The Ten, Make That Nine Habits of Very Organized People; Make That Ten by Steve Martin
21. Ireland: Reflections of The Emerald Isle
22. Snow White by The Brothers Grimm/ Camille Rose Garcia

Jocelin, you are have a great year so far!

Thank you Andrea. Trying to still keep the same focus as I did last year

So far so good, on the other hand I am way behind!...hahaha I sent you a private message about something you asked me about, I was just wondering how it turned out?

Hadn't heard anything back about it. I guess if anything changes; I may say yes. Thank you so much for giving me the advice. I really appreciate it.

Anytime! Sorry for the delay, I'm so bad like that!

23. The Adventures of A Scottish Heiress by Cathy Maxwell
24. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
25. Alexis & The Perfect Recipe (Cupcake Diaries #4) by Coco Simon
26. Katie, Batter Up (Cupcake Diaries #5) by Coco Simon

27. Scandal In Scotland by Karen Hawkins.

28. What Do You Want To Do Before You Die by The Buried Life
29. Very Fond Of Food by Sophie Dahl
30. Weeknights With Giada by Giada de Laurentis

31. Mia's Baker's Dozen ( Cupcake Diaries#6) by Coco Simon
32. Darth Paper Strikes Back by Tom Angleberger
33. The Selection by Keira Cass
34. The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food From My Frontier by Ree Drummond

35. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins
36. Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
37. My Sister The Vampire by Siena Mercer
38. Emma All Stirred Up (Cupcake Diaries #7) by Coco Simon

39. Artemis The Loyal (Goddess Girls#7) by Joan Holub
40. Back in The Day Cookbook by Cheryl & Dan Griffin

41. The Pioneer Woman: From Black Heels To Tractor Wheels by Ree Drummond
42. The Viking Captive by Sandra Hill
43. The Owl Keeper by Christine Brodien-Jones
44. Not An Ordinary Faerie Tale by Christine Warren

45. The Nature of Friendship by MaryJo Koch
46. Newborns in Dreamland by Tracy Raver

Jocelin, I see that you read, Weeknights With Giada by Giada de Laurentis. I just love Giada, she makes everything look so good. She can't eat much of that food though, her belly is actually concave!

Andrea wrote: "Jocelin, I see that you read, Weeknights With Giada by Giada de Laurentis. I just love Giada, she makes everything look so good. She can't eat much of that food though, her belly is actually concave!"

I love her too, she is so great.

47. Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith.

48. Dive In (Pool Girls#1) by Cassie Waters
49. The Summoning by Shona Husk

50. On My Honor by Marion Dane Bauer
51. Dylan's Candy Bar by Dylan Lauren
52. Herb Ritts: The Golden Hour by Charles Churchward

I have really being reading cookbooks lately. It has just been a crazy summer for me. I had to get back into the flow of reading again. Here is my list:

53. The Perfect Way To Start The Day by Tonia George
54. Miette by Meg Ryan w/ Leslie Jonath
55. Atlanta Kitchens by Krista Reese
56. The Afternoon Tea Collection
57. 1 Ground Beef, 100 Recipes by Linda Doesser
58. The Real Kitchen Cookbook by Jill Carle
59. The Secret of the Fortune Wookie by Tom Angleberger

60. You Be Sweet by Patsy Caldwell

61. Bake Elements by Matt Lewis & Renatie Polifito.

Jocelin, do you have any good recipes for us?

62. The Battle Begins (Underworlds#1) by Tony Abbott
63. Alexis Cool As A Cupcake (Cupcake Diaries#8) by Coco Simon
64. Katie & The Cupcake War (Cupcake Diaries#9) by Coco Simon
65. Among The Nameless Stars by Diane Peterfreund

Andrea wrote: "Jocelin, do you have any good recipes for us?"

I saw a few good ones such as Lacey Panty Cookies, Grape Ice Cream, Taco casserole & a wonderful Hot Chocolate recipe.

Lacey Panty Cookies? Ohhh lala!

66. DC Comics Covergirls by Louise Simonson
67. The Melancholy Death of Oyster Boy & Other Stories by Tim Burton.

68. Restore, Recycle, Repurpose (Country Living) by Randy Florke
69. The Accidental Vegetarian by Simon Rimmer

70. Hollywood Worldviews: Watching Films with Wisdom & Discernment by Brian Godawa.

71. Before The Next Full Moon by Carolyn Turgeon
72. Katie & The Cupcake War (Cupcake Diaries #9) by Coco Simon
73. When Monsters Escape (Underworlds#2) by Tony Abbott
74. The Return of The Scorpion King (Underworlds#3) by Tony Abbott
75. The Smitten Kitchen by Deb Perelman

The 75 Book challenge is........complete.

Congrats!

Thank you Charleen.

This was a really tough year for me to complete the challenge. I don't know what happened, things just kind of fell by the wayside. This time last year, I believe I had read over 100 books. It was more of a struggle. I hope that next year will be different. Looking forward to reading again with the group. I was very encouraged by all the members who completed their goals. Thanks to you all.

Woohoo Jocelin, way to go!!!

I'm having a hard time getting to 75, it will be a miracle if I make it this year. I need to read a book a day to make it...hahaha

76. The Vampire Defanged by Susannah Clements.

77. The Ice Dragon (Underworlds #4) by Tony Abbott

78. The Raven Boys ( Raven Cycle #1) by Maggie Stiefvater

79. Mia's Boiling Point (Cupcake Diaries #10) by Coco Simon
80. Emma, Smile & Say Cupcake (Cupcake Diaries #11) by Coco Simon.

Happy New Year! Looking forward to the new 75 Challenge in 2013!