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    Chaliepud's 2017 Reading Log

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    Thanks Diane, I do have A Cornish Affair, all the books on my TBR are warm and cosy on my bookshelves patiently waiting their turns.  :smile: How are you enjoying The Little Paris Bookshop, My Mum enjoyed it but said she found it a little slow at times? I don't mind slow if the writing is good. :)

    Have a fab 2017, see you around!  :friends3:

    Well, if I'm honest I started it last year and kept abandoning it. I did tick it off as read last year for my Goodreads, but I haven't actually finished it yet. I do agree with your mum, enjoying it but is a bit slow. I need to stick with it and get it finished though...hate not finishing a book :blush2: 

    Diane's Reading List - 2017

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    Juan Salvadore, I love it.

    My daughter brought this book to me, She did a book report on it, such fun and inspiration all in one.

    great choice

     

     

    Awww I loved The Penguin Lessons .. hope you do too Diane :) Happy Reading in 2017  :hug:

     

     

    Awh wasn't it the cutest? I was lucky enough to have it sent as an ARC and you may or may not know this but I am a HUGE FAN OF PENGUINS. Fab book. :yes:

    I'm totally loving 'The Penguin Lessons' and finding myself smiling and even laughing at the conversation he is having with Juan...penguins are just my favourite animal

     

    Thanks for all your replies...please keep popping in... :yes: 

    Chaliepud's 2017 Reading Log

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    Horrah...you are open...hello. Just been reading your A-Z of TBR books...michty me...that is a long list. I see a few there I have on my list/pile of TBR too surprise surprise ...lol.

     

    They are.....

    Diane Chamberlain - all the ones you have listed...

    Liz Fenwick - Cornish Affair (do you have this one, as I still have my copy if you want it, read 2016)

    Nina George - Paris Bookshop (reading at the moment)

    Vanessa Greene - Beachside Guest House - on my TBR shelf

    Sarah Harrison - The Flower of the Field I think it is...you have 'on'. I'm sure I read this years and years ago...good one.

    Clare Macintosh - I Let You Go - one of my favourites from last year...enjoy.

    Montifiour Santa - Secrets of the Lighthouse - on the TBR shelf.

     

    I have a book called 'Between Sisters' too but Cathy Kelly.If I get stuck for ideas I know where to come... :giggle2: 

    Diane's Reading List - 2017

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    A book challenge pinched from Chaliepud/Hayley. I should be able to fill in a few of these hopefully.

     

    1. A book you read in school
    2. A book from your childhood
    3. A book published over 100 years ago
    4. A book published in the last year
    5. A non-fiction book - ('The Penguin Lessons' by Tom Michell...could be moved)
    6. A book written by a male author - 'Rough Music' by Patrick Gale
    7. A book written by a female author - 'Song of the Skylark' by Erica James
    8. A book by someone who isn’t a writer (think Paul Kalathani or Richard Branson)
    9. A book that became/is becoming a film
    10. A book published in the 20th Century
    11. A book set in your hometown/region
    12. A book with someone’s name in the title 'Harry the Poisonous Centipede's Big Adventure' by Lynn Reid Banks
    13. A book with a number in the title - '6 Rainier Drive' by Debbie Macomber
    14. A book with a character with your first name
    15. A book someone else recommended to you
    16. A book with over 500 pages
    17. A book you can finish in a day - 'Harry the Poisonous Centipede' by Lynne Reid Banks
    18. A previously banned book
    19. A book with a one-word title - 'Reflection' by Diane Chamberlain
    20. A book translated from another language
    21. A book that will improve a specific area of your life
    22. A memoir or journal - 'Life After You' by Lucie Brownlee
    23. A book written by someone younger than you
    24. A book somewhere visited/place name in title - 'A Week in Paris' by Rachel Hore
    25. An award-winning book
    26. A self-published book
    27. A book with a season in the title - 'The Forgotten Summer' by Carol Drinkwater
    28. A book with a colour in the title  - 'The Black House' by Peter May
    29. A book with a café/tearoom/restaurant theme
    30. A book with an animal/bird in the title or a character - 'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah

    Diane's Reading List - 2017

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    Books Read/Authors :readingtwo: 

     

    British

    Tom Michell (new author for me)

    Peter May (Scottish - new author for me)

    Lucie Brownlee (new author for me)

    Vanessa Greene

    Patrick Gale

    Cathy Kelly

    Rachel Hore

    Lynne Reid Banks (2)

    Jenny Colgan

    Carol Drinkwater

    Erica James

    Santa Montefiore (new author for me)

    Katherine Webb (new author for me)

    Kate Mosse

    Cressida Cowell

    Alexandra Brown

     

    International

    Debbie Macomber (USA) (2)

    Diane Chamberlain (USA)

    Kristin Hannah (USA)

    Jodi Picoult (USA)

    Diane's Reading List - 2017

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    New Authors/Books Bought or Borrowed/Read :readingtwo: 

     

    New Author = *

    Books bought/borrowed/swapped = #

    Read = @

     

    'The Penguin Lessons' by Tom Michell * # @ (Christmas present)

    'Life After You' by Lucie Brownlee * # @ (borrowed from my sister)

    'The Fire Child' by SK Tremayne # (bought Feb '17)

    'The Two Week Wait' by Sarah Rayner # (charity shop find £1, on wishlist so had to get... :giggle: )

    'The Dandelion Years' by Erica James # (bdy book from my youngest, Aug '17)

    'What Alice Forgot' by Liane Moriarty # (bdy book from my youngest, Aug '17)

    'The Legacy' by Katherine Webb # (bought...lounging on my shelf for a good while)

    'How to Cheat a Dragon's Curse' by Cressida Cowell (borrowed from son)

    Diane's Reading List - 2017

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    To Be Read List :readingtwo: 

     

    I will be adding to this when I choose the books from my shelves that I really want to try and read this year.

     

    'The Shadow Wife' by Diane Chamberlain (add to recommendation of reading challenge when read)

    'The Courage Tree' by Diane Chamberlain (another one from lovely Chaliepud/Hayley)

    'Reflection' by Diane Chamberlain (add to one word title of reading challenge when read)

    'Keeper of the Light' by Diane Chamberlain (trilogy) (Kiss River & Her Mother's Shadow)

    'A Week in Paris' by Rachel Hore (add to reading challenge for place in title) (read)

    'The Secret Keeper' by Kate Morton

    'Secrets of The Lighthouse by Sante Montefiore (Bookcrossing)(read)

    'Daughter of the House' by Rosie Thomas

    'Rough Music' by Patrick Gale (add to male author of reading challenge when read)

    'The Beachside Guest House' by Vanessa Greene (read)

    'The Beach Cafe' by Lucy Diamond

    '6 Ranier Drive' Debbie Macomber (read)

    'The Forgotten Summer' by Carol Drinkwater(add to season in title in reading challenge when read)

    'The Penguin Lessons' by Tom Michell (read)

    'Between Sisters' by Cathy Kelly (read)

    'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah (add to animal/bird in title in reading challenge)(read)

    'The Fire Child' by SK Tremayne

    'The Two Week Wait' by Sarah Rayner

    'The Little Pieces of You and Me' by Vanessa Greene (pressie from Chaliepud/Hayley)

    'The Bees' by Laline Paull

    'The Dandelion Years' by Erica James

    'What Alice Forgot' by Liane Moriarty

    Diane's Reading List - 2017

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    Wishlist to Buy :readingtwo:

     

     

    'Night Road' by Kristin Hannah

    'Magic Hour' by Kristin Hannah

    'Distant Shore' by Kristin Hannah

    'Home Again' by Kristin Hannah

    'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah (bought Jan '17....at last)

    'Winter Garden' by Kristin Hannah

    'The Cornish House' by Liz Fenwick

    'A Cornish Stranger' by Liz Fenwick

    'The Returning Tide' by Liz Fenwick

     'The Button Collector' by Elizabeth Jennings

    'Leaving Time' by Jodi Picoult

    'The House Between Tides' by Sarah Maine

    'Afternoon Tea at the Sunflower Cafe' by Milly Johnson

    'Another Night, Another Day' by Sarah Rayner

    'The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto' by Mitch Albom

    'Summer's Child' by Diane Chamberlain

     

    Diane's Reading List - 2017

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    My Reading List 2017 :coffee1: 

     

    Well, here we are another year and another pile of books to read.  Yet again I didn't reach my meagre 'to read' total of 30 .... but have done better with 20.  I shall endeavour yet again to reach it this year, famous last words I hear you say.  I'm hoping I can add a few more new authors along the reading trail too as I did last year. You are all very good at recommendations.  Must try to read more from the books already on my shelf though, than buying....but we all know how hard that is :yes: especially when you have a wishlist for birthdays, Mother's Day and Christmas..!

     

    List from 2016

    List from 2015

    List from 2014

    List from 2013

     

    Click on link for 2013 for years prior to 2013

     

    Reading at the moment

     

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    Read

     

    January

    'The Penguin Lessons' by Tom Michell (recommend)

    '6 Ranier Drive' by Debbie Macomber

    February

    'The Black House' by Peter May

    'Life After You' by Lucie Brownlee

    'The Beachside Guest House' by Vanessa Greene

    March

    'Reflection' by Diane Chamberlain

    April

    'Rough Music' by Patrick Gale

    'Harry the Poisonous Centipede' by Lynne Reid Banks

    May

    'Between Sisters' by Cathy Kelly (started in April)

    'A Week in Paris' by Rachel Hore

    June

    'Welcome to Rosie Hopkins' Sweet Shop of Dreams' by Jenny Colgan

    July

    'The Nightingale' by Kristin Hannah (started in June)(recommend)

    August

    'House Rules' by Jodi Picoult (started in July)

    'The Forgotten Summer' by Carol Drinkwater

    September

    'Song of the Skylark' by Erica James

    'Harry the Poisonous Centipede's Big Adventure' by Lynne Reid Banks

    October

    'Secrets of the Lighthouse' by Santa Montefiore (started September)

    'The Woman Who Painted Her Dreams' by Isla Dewar (did not finish)

    November

    'The Legacy' by Katherine Webb (started in October)

    'Love Letters' by Debbie Macomber

    December

    'The Winter Ghosts' by Kate Mosse

    'How to Cheat a Dragon's Curse by Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III'  by Cressida Cowell

    'The Great Christmas Knit Off' by Alexandra Brown (second time of reading because it is Christmas...)

    Diane's Reading List 2016

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    Hoorah...thanks to my sis and brother-in-law I did get two books for Christmas after all.

     

    'Between Sister' by Cathy Kelly (from my sister obviously)

    'The Penguin Lessons' by Tom Michell

     

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    I guess this means that 2016 reading post is officially closed now

    Here is hoping everyone had an enjoyable reading year in 2016

    and may your 2017 bring you lots of new books and authors to try out

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