So the book challenge is over – done and dusted in the middle of this month. How did I do? I didn’t even manage halfway! I now know that setting such a specific number, especially such a high number, was never going to work for me. I gave it a good shot but I have better plans for next year, all to be reviewed in a post coming up in 2013. For now, let’s recap the last few reads of the 125 books in a year challenge.
43. The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo -Stieg Larsson
(Goodreads/Amazon
)
I know, I know – a bit late to the party it seems. I also did this the wrong way round, watching the Daniel Craig film version before reading the book, thus slightly ruining the read as I constantly knew what to expect. However, it was interesting to see what bits they had omitted from the Hollywood big screen and I am definitely going to pick up the others in the series eventually.
)I know, I know – a bit late to the party it seems. I also did this the wrong way round, watching the Daniel Craig film version before reading the book, thus slightly ruining the read as I constantly knew what to expect. However, it was interesting to see what bits they had omitted from the Hollywood big screen and I am definitely going to pick up the others in the series eventually.
44. Blink Once – Cylin Busby
(Goodreads/Amazon
)
This book was beautiful and the tale bittersweet. The story of West, paralysed from a freak accident, and of Olivia, the girl he meets in hospital, kept me gripped for the whole few hours it took me to read this book. Whilst I wasn’t expecting the ending, this is still one of the standout books of 2012 for me. Review to come on My Keeper Shelf.
)This book was beautiful and the tale bittersweet. The story of West, paralysed from a freak accident, and of Olivia, the girl he meets in hospital, kept me gripped for the whole few hours it took me to read this book. Whilst I wasn’t expecting the ending, this is still one of the standout books of 2012 for me. Review to come on My Keeper Shelf.
45. Falling To Ash (Moth #1)
(Goodreads/Amazon
)
Firstly, how beautiful is this cover? Secondly, this is where vampires do interest me. Call me whatever you like but I have never truly understood the mass appeal of the Twilight saga – I much prefer the story Karen Mahoney tells in this novel. Vampires and vampire hunters joining together to stop an evil force? Sounds just up my street! Review to come on My Keeper Shelf.
)Firstly, how beautiful is this cover? Secondly, this is where vampires do interest me. Call me whatever you like but I have never truly understood the mass appeal of the Twilight saga – I much prefer the story Karen Mahoney tells in this novel. Vampires and vampire hunters joining together to stop an evil force? Sounds just up my street! Review to come on My Keeper Shelf.
46. Dead On Demand – Sean Campbell
)
This was a Kindle freebie a few months back and I have to admit…I am pretty glad it was free. It was an okay read, however I felt the story was a little far fetched and silly in places. Someone hiring a hitman (or in this case, hit-woman) to kill his estranged wife, then hiring someone to kill her, kill them, etc to stop any way of anything being traced back to him was all a little ridiculous in my eyes.
46. The J.M Barrie Ladies’ Swimming Society – Barbara Jane Zitwer
(Goodreads/Amazon
)
A Kindle freebie done good! I wanted a little catchup with the ever increasing backlog of ebooks on my Kindle so used random.org to pick out a book for me and it chose this one. Am I glad it did! Being a big fan of J.M Barrie himself and the whole Peter Pan story (plus with Finding Neverland being my favourite film!), this had to be a good one and it didn’t disappoint. The idea of elderly ladies swimming in a freezing pond was both hilarious and moving at times and this is definitely worth checking out.
)A Kindle freebie done good! I wanted a little catchup with the ever increasing backlog of ebooks on my Kindle so used random.org to pick out a book for me and it chose this one. Am I glad it did! Being a big fan of J.M Barrie himself and the whole Peter Pan story (plus with Finding Neverland being my favourite film!), this had to be a good one and it didn’t disappoint. The idea of elderly ladies swimming in a freezing pond was both hilarious and moving at times and this is definitely worth checking out.
47. Angela’s Dead – Lindy Peters
)
The story had plenty of promise but the predictability and constant editing errors within this Kindle freebie totally put me off. I finished the book – but only just.
48. Bohemia – Veronika Carnaby
(Goodreads/Amazon
)
I posted a review of this just yesterday and although this would never normally be my cup of tea, I did quite enjoy the book. However, I did feel a little confused by the expression of time within the book.
)I posted a review of this just yesterday and although this would never normally be my cup of tea, I did quite enjoy the book. However, I did feel a little confused by the expression of time within the book.
I also started two books whilst still undertaking the challenge that I plan to finish very soon; these are Mystic City by Theo Lawrence and Breathe by Sarah Crossan. Reviews of both of these will also be up on Lesley’s wonderful blog My Keeper Shelf very soon!
What books are you currently reading? Are there any on your wishlists?
Thank you for hosting the "I Love My Post" Blog Hop! I'm so glad I found your blog. I've been wanting to find some good books to read and your list sounds great. Thanks for the tips!
Maggie @ Maggiethemrs.blogspot.com
You're welcome x
These look really great. I've added Bohemia, Falling to Ash and Blink Once to my "to-read" list on Goodreads. Thanks for sharing!
~Christine
xadayinthelifex.blogspot.com
Yay, glad you've taken my recommendations! xo
Happy New Year! I found you through Aloha Blog Hop. Stop by if you get a chance and say hi.
Thank you x
Hey, you still read a hell of a lot of books! I might set myself a similar challenge – but far more modest! Hehe – read 1 boom a month maybe? I think I could do that of I tried. Looking forward to hearing about your plans for next year! Xo
Oh bloody hell, check my typos! Damnyouautocorrect!! 😉 xo
Can't wait to see if you do a challenge 🙂 x
Hi there,
Just stopping by from the hop to admire your blog.
Thank you x