chaliepud Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) Another year, another reading log! Very simple this year, even simpler than last year in that I will have a TBR list and nothing else, no challenges, no targets, no pressure, just reading, reading and more reading. (Hopefully!) Feel free to post. Edited January 1, 2014 by chaliepud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) BOOKS READ IN 2014 1. The Invention of Wings - Sue Monk Kidd 5/5 2. I Could Chew On This: And Other Poems By Dogs - Francesco Marciuliano 2/5 3. The Secret History - Donna Tartt 5/5 4. Paper Towns - John Green 5/5 5. Hollow City - Ransom Riggs 5/5 6. Perfect Chemistry - Simone Elkeles 4/5 7. On The Beach - Tracy Garvis Graves 4/5 7. Distant Shores - Kristin Hannah 4/5 8. The Bay At Midnight - Diane Chamberlain 4/5 Search Dogs & Me - Neil Powell Sisterland - Curtis Sittenfield Edited March 2, 2014 by chaliepud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) 2014 TBRTree BooksAdichie, Chimamanda Ngozi - Half of a Yellow SunAllende, Isabel - Daughter of FortuneArthur, Max - Forgotten Voices of the Great WarAtwood, Margaret - The Handmaid's TaleAvey, Denis - The Man Who Broke Into AuschwitzBalding, Clare - My Animals and Other FamilyBlack, Holly - The Coldest Girl in ColdtownBradshaw, John - In Defence of DogsBryson, Bill - At HomeCameron, W.Bruce - A Dog's JourneyCarter, Angela - Nights at the CircusChamberlain, Diane - Brass RingChamberlain, Diane - Keeper of the LightChamberlain, Diane - Kiss RiverChamberlain, Diane - The Shadow WifeClare, Cassandra - City of Fallen AngelsClare, Cassandra - City of Lost SoulsClement-Davies, David - The SightDe Wall, Edmund - The Hare With Amber EyesDu Maurier, Daphne - Jamaica InnFallada, Hans - Alone In BerlinGaiman, Neil - American GodsGregory Philippa Gregory - Earthly Joys/Virgin EarthHardy, Janice -The Pain MerchantsHenry, April - Girl, Stolen Hope, Anna - WakeHoward, Elizabeth Jane - The Light YearsHowey, Hugh - WoolJohnson, Maureen - 13 Little Blue EnvelopesJones, Sadie - The Uninvited GuestsJones, Susanne - When Nights Were ColdJuster, Norton - The Phantom TollboothKagawa, Julie - The Eternity CureKincaid, Greg - A Dog Named ChristmasKing, Stephen - 11:22:63King, Stephen - Needful ThingsKing, Stephen - The StandKing, Stephen - Under The DomeLarsson, Stieg - The Girl Who Kicked The Hornets NestLawson, Mary - The Other Side of the BridgeMarquez, Gabriel Garcia - Love in the Time of CholeraMcGarry, Katie - Pushing The LimitsMcMorris, Kristina - Letters From HomeMcVeigh, Jennifer - The Fever TreeMoriarty, Liane - The Husband's SecretMoriaty, Liane - What Alice Forgot Moyes, Jojo - Ship of BridesMoyes, Jojo - The Horse DancerMoyes, Jojo -The Peacock EmporiumNess, Patrick - More Than ThisNoble, Elizabeth - The Reading GroupPalmer, Thomas - Dream SciencePearse, Emma - Sophie Dog OverboardRayner, Sarah - The Two Week WaitRoberts, Andrew - Love, TommyRoberts, Nora - Catching SnowflakesRoberts, Nora - Daring To DreamRoberts, Nora - Divine EvilRoberts, Nora - StarsRobson, Justina - Keeping It RealRodriguez, Deborah - The Little Coffee Shop of KabulSegal, Erich - The ClassShafer, Mary Ann - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Pie SocietyShusterman, Neal - UnwindSimons, Paulina - The Bronze HorsemanSixsmith, Martin - PhilomenaSparks, Nicholas - The GuardianSteinbeck, John - Cannery RowSteinbeck, John - East Of EdenSteinbeck, John - Of Mice and MenSteinbeck, John - The PearlSteinbeck, John - The Red PonyTaylor, Elizabeth - AngelTaylor, Elizabeth - A View of the HarbourTaylor, Elizabeth - Mrs Palfrey at the ClaremontTerry, Teri - Fractured (Book Two)Terry, Teri - Slated (Book One)Theroux, Paul - The Lower RiverTruss, Lynne - Eats, Shoots and LeavesWallace, Wendy - The Painted BridgeWalton, Jo - Among OthersWaters, Daniel - Generation DeadWharton, Edith - SummerYancey, Rick - The 5th WaveZafon, Carlos Ruiz - The Angel's GameZafon, Carlos Ruis - MarinaZafon, Carlos Ruiz - The Prisoner of HeavenZusak, Markus - The Underdog Total of 91 tree books! How on earth did that happen?! Kobo BooksAlcott, Louisa May - Little WomenAusten, Jane - Pride and PrejudiceDouglas, Louise - Love of my LifeKing, Stephen - Under The Dome (also have this as a tree book, this may be more manageable)Koomson, Dorothy - Rose Petal BeachMorton, Kate - The Secret KeeperMoyes, Jojo - Honeymoon in Paris (A Novella that is a prequel to The Woman I Left Behind)Pearse, Lesley - BelleSparks, Nicholas - A Walk to Remember I Will Have What Is Mine - Jane Lythell The Rosie Project - Graeme Simsion Apple Tree Yard - Louise Doughty The Runaway - Katie Flynn Kindle Books on my iPad appCharity Norman - The Son-in-LawThorne Moore - A Time for SilenceDonna Tartt - The GoldfinchA.M Homes - May We Be ForgivenAndy Cope - The Art of Being BriliantDiane Chamberlain - The Courage TreeDella Galton - The Cat Dog with Nine LivesThomas Hardy - Tess of the D'Urbervilles (re-read)Barbie Bohrman - Promise MeTwelve Years A Slave - Solomon Northup116 books in total Edited March 2, 2014 by chaliepud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chesilbeach Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Hope the puppy calms down a bit and gives you some more reading time in 2014! Have a great reading year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karsa Orlong Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) That's a few of us have said we're not setting ourselves any targets this year - wonder what it was about 2013 that put us off them? Have a fabulous 2014, chalie, reading and otherwise ETA: Nora Roberts books for 99p on Kindle in today's Daily Deal Edited January 1, 2014 by Karsa Orlong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share Posted January 1, 2014 Thanks Steve! I realised I was thinking more about targets than just reading for enjoyment, let's see how it goes. I saw the Nora Roberts books thanks, I may get one or two but only have the kindle app on my iPad and don't enjoy reading on there very much, I definitely prefer my Kobo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marie H Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Another year, another reading log! Very simple this year, even simpler than last year in that I will have a TBR list and nothing else, no challenges, no targets, no pressure, just reading, reading and more reading. (Hopefully!) Sound advice . Happy reading in 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankie Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) Happy New Year, chalie! I hope you have a great reading year, and that Jojo will be a bit more willing to let you have a bit more reading time... On your TBR:Allende, Isabel - Daughter of Fortune I forget: Have you read any Isabel Allende before? Bradshaw, John - In Defence of DogsCameron, W.Bruce - A Dog's Journey Powell, Neil - Search Dogs and Me Can't wait to hear your thoughts on these! Howey, Hugh - Wool Oh wow, you did you come about this one? Ex told me about it, and I'm curious. Juster, Norton - The Phantom Tollbooth Hehe this will make Kylie happy, and even more happy if you get to reading it this year! Shafer, Mary Ann - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Pie Society I really hope you enjoy this one, it's such a darling book Edited January 1, 2014 by frankie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signor Finzione Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Happy reading in 2014 Chalie! Have you read any other Angela Carter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share Posted January 1, 2014 Happy reading in 2014 Chalie! Have you read any other Angela Carter? Thanks Laura. I gave The Magic Toyshop a 5/5 and then The Bloody Chamber and other stories a 1/5 so I'm a little nervous about this one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissy Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Happy Reading in 2014. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share Posted January 1, 2014 Sound advice . Happy reading in 2014 Thanks Marie. Happy New Year, chalie! I hope you have a great reading year, and that Jojo will be a bit more willing to let you have a bit more reading time... Thanks Sari, She is improving all the time, though still likes being up at 645, I'm amazed every morning that she barks at almost exactly that time, within a few minutes, I even turned around the clock that was facing her as I can't figure out how she does it, it doesn't matter what time I put her to bed, that is her time and she's sticking to it! I can't see me having much more time this year as I am hoping that now she is approaching 7 months I will be able to start at an agility club with her, plus once a fortnight we will also be having a go at Search and Rescue training which is very exciting! On your TBR: Allende, Isabel - Daughter of Fortune I forget: Have you read any Isabel Allende before? I read The House of the Spirits in 2013 which I thoroughly enjoyed, though I found it a bit heavy going at times it was worth the effort. Bradshaw, John - In Defence of Dogs Cameron, W.Bruce - A Dog's Journey Powell, Neil - Search Dogs and Me Can't wait to hear your thoughts on these! I really want to get to them soon! I have some non-fiction doggy books I need to add to my TBR list too, I tend to not include them in my lists but I must! I bough Search Dogs and me with money my lovely Nan gave me for Christmas, hopefully it will give me some helpful hints before we start our training. Howey, Hugh - Wool Oh wow, you did you come about this one? Ex told me about it, and I'm curious. I'm trying to remember who said about it on the forum, I think maybe Laura and someone else have liked it.. Juster, Norton - The Phantom Tollbooth Hehe this will make Kylie happy, and even more happy if you get to reading it this year! Then read it I must! Shafer, Mary Ann - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Pie Society I really hope you enjoy this one, it's such a darling book I've only heard good things so I really should read it soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share Posted January 1, 2014 Happy Reading in 2014. Thank you Chrissy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Black, Holly - The Coldest Girl in Coldtown I've recently read one, and really liked it. I also like Holly Black's writing, I've just listened to her Curse Workers series and it made my top 10 for the year. I've also just bought Tithe, which I'm hoping to start today.Henry, April - Girl, Stolen Hmm, an ok read, but there wasn't much to it. Had a rather young feel to it. Howey, Hugh - Wool I gave up on this one, but I may go back to it. Johnson, Maureen - 13 Little Blue Envelopes I haven't read this one, but I liked her writing in The Name of the Star Kagawa, Julie - The Eternity Cure This is the 2nd one, isn't it? I haven't yet gotten around to it.King, Stephen - 11:22:63King, Stephen - Needful ThingsKing, Stephen - The StandKing, Stephen - Under The Dome Did you say you haven't read King yet? 11:22:63 isn't really horror, but I think it's a very good piece of writing. I like The Stand, but it's not my favourite of his - it's a long one. Needful Things I can't remember, and Under The Dome I couldn't get into.Terry, Teri - Fractured Already mentioned in my thread - go buy Slated! Truss, Lynne - Eats, Shoots and Leaves Read ages ago, I think I liked it.Walton, Jo - Among Others This is a slow read, but worth it - just make sure you're in the right 'mood' for a slower read.Yancey, Rick - The 5th Wave Excellent read, another in my top 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share Posted January 1, 2014 (edited) Black, Holly - The Coldest Girl in Coldtown I've recently read one, and really liked it. I also like Holly Black's writing, I've just listened to her Curse Workers series and it made my top 10 for the year. I've also just bought Tithe, which I'm hoping to start today. Yes, I bought it on your recommendation, I quite fancy starting it soon, but I really must finish The Invention of Wings first (only 37 pages in but liking it very much) and then need to read The Secret History for the reading circle. I am away for a couple of days from tomorrow so hopefully I can make time for some reading. Henry, April - Girl, Stolen Hmm, an ok read, but there wasn't much to it. Had a rather young feel to it. I'm not feeling the love for this on the forum! Howey, Hugh - Wool I gave up on this one, but I may go back to it. I've heard mixed reviews of this one... Johnson, Maureen - 13 Little Blue Envelopes I haven't read this one, but I liked her writing in The Name of the Star Another one to look up! Kagawa, Julie - The Eternity Cure This is the 2nd one, isn't it? I haven't yet gotten around to it. Yes, I really liked the first book but have tried this one and not keen, will try again though and was in a low mojo period. King, Stephen - 11:22:63 King, Stephen - Needful Things King, Stephen - The Stand King, Stephen - Under The Dome Did you say you haven't read King yet? 11:22:63 isn't really horror, but I think it's a very good piece of writing. I like The Stand, but it's not my favourite of his - it's a long one. Needful Things I can't remember, and Under The Dome I couldn't get into. Nope, no King yet, will try at least one of them in the first half of the year, if only to keep my Dad quiet! I've also downloaded Under The Dome to my Kobo, when it was on a £1.49 deal, so hopefully I won't be as intimidated by it's size! Terry, Teri - Fractured Already mentioned in my thread - go buy Slated! Tis in my Amazon basket, tut tut! Truss, Lynne - Eats, Shoots and Leaves Read ages ago, I think I liked it. Think this is in my sons room, must try and unbury it! Walton, Jo - Among Others This is a slow read, but worth it - just make sure you're in the right 'mood' for a slower read. Will do, thanks. Yancey, Rick - The 5th Wave Excellent read, another in my top 10. Edited January 1, 2014 by chaliepud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signor Finzione Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I feel your pain with the dog waking you up in the morning. Our two kittens wake us up wanting to be fed at 5.50am - on the dot! - every single day without fail. I realised recently that this might be because we got them in June, when I was getting up at 6.50am for work, and the clocks have gone back since then but their body clocks have stayed the same! Thanks Laura. I gave The Magic Toyshop a 5/5 and then The Bloody Chamber and other stories a 1/5 so I'm a little nervous about this one! Ah, that's interesting . . . I haven't read The Magic Toyshop (though I'll keep my eye out for it since you rated it so highly!), but I quite enjoyed The Bloody Chamber, though some stories were much better than others. I'd probably rate Nights at the Circus at the about the same as TBC (3/5), though I'd probably have enjoyed it more if I hadn't been reading it under time pressures for uni. There are some pretty dark moments in it which are great, though. My favourite Carter novel is Wise Children - very highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I hope you have a good reading year in 2014, Hayley ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexi Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Happy reading in 2014 Chalie! I'm also aiming to try my first King this year - I have 11.22.63 and The Shining on my TBR. I just finished The Girl Who Kicked the hornet's Nest - would recommend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devi Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Happy reading in 2014! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Pixie Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 I`ve not read any Angela Carter or Elizabeth Taylor - must look into those, `cos I keep seeing wonderful things about them. All the best for your 2014 reads ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblybear Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 You have some good ones on your TBR list (Stephen King's The Stand is my absolute favorite), and we share a few as well. I hope to read some more Steinbeck too, in 2014 after enjoying The Grapes of Wrath so much. Hopefully Jojo will be a bit more settled this year, and give you more reading time. I'm trying to think when Reuben settled down.....I think it's probably around the one-year-old mark. I'd imagine the agility training will wear her out a bit? Reuben is up at the same time every morning as well - he's a very reliable alarm-clock if mine every broke. Happy reading for 2014! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vodkafan Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Some great books on your TBR chaliepud happy reading! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppyshake Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Happy New Year Hayley and Happy ... stress-free ... Reading in 2014 From your TBR Balding, Clare - My Animals and Other Family Think you will enjoy this one ... her love for dogs and horses shines through. Black, Holly - The Coldest Girl in Coldtown Always like the look and the sound of Holly's books but haven't read any yet. Carter, Angela - Nights at the Circus I've had this on the shelf for ages and started it twice .. I was enjoying it too both times but I think it has a spell on it or something Du Maurier, Daphne - Jamaica Inn Hoping to read it this year too Gaiman, Neil - American Gods I enjoyed this one ... hope you do too Juster, Norton - The Phantom Tollbooth Need to continue with this soon. Marquez, Gabriel Garcia - Love in the Time of Cholera Excellent Rodriguez, Deborah - The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul Also on my TBR.Shafer, Mary Ann - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Pie Society Brilliant .. you'll love it. Sixsmith, Martin - Philomena Seen this one in the shops recently .. looks very interesting. Steinbeck, John - Cannery RowSteinbeck, John - East Of EdenSteinbeck, John - Of Mice and MenSteinbeck, John - The PearlSteinbeck, John - The Red Pony Did The Book People get to you too? Tartt, Donna - The Secret History Amazing story .. totally gripping. Taylor, Elizabeth - AngelTaylor, Elizabeth - A View of the HarbourTaylor, Elizabeth - Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont I enjoyed Mrs Palfrey .. hopefully her others are as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share Posted January 1, 2014 You have some good ones on your TBR list (Stephen King's The Stand is my absolute favorite), and we share a few as well. I hope to read some more Steinbeck too, in 2014 after enjoying The Grapes of Wrath so much. Hopefully Jojo will be a bit more settled this year, and give you more reading time. I'm trying to think when Reuben settled down.....I think it's probably around the one-year-old mark. I'd imagine the agility training will wear her out a bit? Reuben is up at the same time every morning as well - he's a very reliable alarm-clock if mine every broke. Happy reading for 2014! I think I may try The Stand first of the King's. or maybe Under The Dome, as that storyline appeals. Of the Steinbeck's I will probably read OMAM first as I enjoyed that when I read it for school. I don't remember Obi being an early riser but then I had a 2 year old daughter and soon after had another baby so probably didn't sleep much anyway! On school and football days it's not an issue, but I would dearly love a lie in on a Sunday! Still, I am away with a friend tomorrow for one night so will make the most of that, what's betting I can't sleep! Happy New Year Ulrika Some great books on your TBR chaliepud happy reading! Thanks James, I am at present very optimistic of a successful year of reading, happy new year to you and your lovely family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaliepud Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share Posted January 1, 2014 Happy New Year Hayley and Happy ... stress-free ... Reading in 2014 Thanks Kay, you too. From your TBR Balding, Clare - My Animals and Other Family Think you will enjoy this one ... her love for dogs and horses shines through. I can't believe I haven't read this yet! Black, Holly - The Coldest Girl in Coldtown Always like the look and the sound of Holly's books but haven't read any yet. I'll let you know! Michelle rates her highly.. Carter, Angela - Nights at the Circus I've had this on the shelf for ages and started it twice .. I was enjoying it too both times but I think it has a spell on it or something I'm rather nervous about his one as I've loved one of hers and hated another! I should just get on with it! Du Maurier, Daphne - Jamaica Inn Hoping to read it this year too We'll need to compare notes! Gaiman, Neil - American Gods I enjoyed this one ... hope you do too Another one that makes me nervous, I fear I won't have the imagination necessary.. Juster, Norton - The Phantom Tollbooth Need to continue with this soon. I'm sure Kylie would agree! Marquez, Gabriel Garcia - Love in the Time of Cholera Excellent Looking forward to this. Rodriguez, Deborah - The Little Coffee Shop of Kabul Also on my TBR. This was a gift from a friend, it looks charming.. Shafer, Mary Ann - The Guernsey Literary and Potato Pie Society Brilliant .. you'll love it. Sixsmith, Martin - Philomena Seen this one in the shops recently .. looks very interesting. Another gift from same friend as above, different to what I would usually read.. Steinbeck, John - Cannery Row Steinbeck, John - East Of Eden Steinbeck, John - Of Mice and Men Steinbeck, John - The Pearl Steinbeck, John - The Red Pony Did The Book People get to you too? They did! Cunning so and so's! Tartt, Donna - The Secret History Amazing story .. totally gripping. Need to read this asap for the reading circle. Taylor, Elizabeth - Angel Taylor, Elizabeth - A View of the Harbour Taylor, Elizabeth - Mrs Palfrey at the Claremont I enjoyed Mrs Palfrey .. hopefully her others are as good. A gift from another friend! Nice small books too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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