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Old 24-12-2016, 11:38
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I'm having the same target as 2016 i.e. 60 books - one per week and a few extra on holiday.
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Old 25-12-2016, 10:58
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This year was the first time I've ever tracked how much I read. I was surprised at how many I got to. I think I'll say 175 for 2017. I don't think I'll get to 217 unless I can squeeze more holidays in 😀
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Old 28-12-2016, 13:50
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After I managed to surprise myself this year with how many I managed I think I'll aim for 100.

I don't think I'll do as well as I did this year so that seems reasonable.
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Old 29-12-2016, 16:34
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Off to a good start

1) Black Rabbit Hall - Eve Chase
10/10 - loved this story with dual threads of Lorna who finds Black Rabbit Hall whilst looking for a wedding venue and the Alton family who resided there in the 1960s. It was recommended to me by a few people and I would also recommend it!
2) Very British Problems - Rob Temple
7/10 - amusing book about the awkwardness of being British. As a side, we bought the game and played it over Christmas - if board games are your thing it is very entertaining.
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Old 29-12-2016, 16:51
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Off to a good start

1) Black Rabbit Hall - Eve Chase
10/10 - loved this story with dual threads of Lorna who finds Black Rabbit Hall whilst looking for a wedding venue and the Alton family who resided there in the 1960s. It was recommended to me by a few people and I would also recommend it!
2) Very British Problems - Rob Temple
7/10 - amusing book about the awkwardness of being British. As a side, we bought the game and played it over Christmas - if board games are your thing it is very entertaining.
It's not 2017 yet!
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Old 29-12-2016, 22:21
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lol yes, I know! I start on Christmas day each year rather than 1st January
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Old 30-12-2016, 12:09
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I'll go a bit higher than last year and set myself a target of 60. Happy New Year's reading everyone!
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Old 31-12-2016, 13:47
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I'm going to set myself a target of 60 as well. Happy reading everyone
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Old 31-12-2016, 17:29
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I failed miserably to reach my 2016 target but in my defence I did have to contend with a house move and ongoing renovations.

This year I'm aiming for a sedate 40.

Happy New Year everyone!
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Old 01-01-2017, 05:02
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Happy New Year!

I'll aim for 217. I live in eternal hope.
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Old 02-01-2017, 10:44
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1. Enid Blyton Five on Brexit Island by Bruno Vincent.
Not a terribly intellectual start to the year!
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Old 02-01-2017, 11:57
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Happy New Year everyone
I'll aim for 250 and also aim to read more than I buy. I never quite manage that one

1) Susan Lewis - The Girl Who Came Back
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Old 02-01-2017, 11:58
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1. Enid Blyton Five on Brexit Island by Bruno Vincent.
Not a terribly intellectual start to the year!
I saw these advertised -are they very funny?
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Old 02-01-2017, 16:21
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I saw these advertised -are they very funny?
Mildly amusing. It was a Christmas present, an easy short read and a mixture of nostalgia and satire. I shan't be rushing out to buy the rest of the series!
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Old 02-01-2017, 22:08
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2) Kate Long - Something Only We Know
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Old 03-01-2017, 06:58
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3) Tom Campbell - Fold
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Old 03-01-2017, 09:25
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As I didn't want anything too demanding over the new year weekend I started with the following fairly easy reads...

1/ Wolverine by Chris Claremont and Frank Miller

Graphic novel.

Covers the original story that inspired the Wolverine film set in Japan. Also adds a pointless short story featuring the Hulk as well. OK but very repetitive.

2/ The Mistletoe Murder and other stories by PD James

Collection of four short stories - two of them featuring Dalglish.

Enjoyable and suitably festive (two of the stories are Xmas themed) mysteries that had previously been published in various papers and magazines. As James wrote several of these I imagine we'll see more collections like this in future.

3/ Whographica by Simon Guerrier, Steve O'Brien & Ben Morris

Collection of infographics detailing a huge amount of Dr Who data.

Really liked this. The amount of work that has gone into it is impressive. I did spot a few mistakes which is a shame but I think they were more printing errors rather than factual inaccuracies.
Well worth a look for Who fans
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Old 04-01-2017, 06:58
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4) Jennifer Probst - The Marriage Bargain (What a load of rubbish)
5) Kathleen Irene Paterka - The Other Wife
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Old 04-01-2017, 11:40
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1) Black Rabbit Hall - Eve Chase
10/10 - loved this story with dual threads of Lorna who finds Black Rabbit Hall whilst looking for a wedding venue and the Alton family who resided there in the 1960s. It was recommended to me by a few people and I would also recommend it!
2) Very British Problems - Rob Temple
7/10 - amusing book about the awkwardness of being British. As a side, we bought the game and played it over Christmas - if board games are your thing it is very entertaining.
3. The Litigators - John Grisham
8/10 - haven't read a John Grisham for years and had forgotten how good they are. The ending was a little predictable but the characters were really strong and likeable.
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Old 04-01-2017, 20:43
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1) Letting in Light by Emma Davies

This was a very enjoyable read. It follows a woman named Ellie, who has recently had a relationship break up and she moves to a new area, where she meets Will and Finn who are brothers. The brothers harbour something that happened in the past which we find out about as the story progresses.

There are very sad moments in the story, but it is balanced out with some positivity too. The characters are very likeable and sympathetic and the brotherly relationship between Will and Finn feels very realistic.

8/10
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Old 04-01-2017, 20:47
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Off to a good start

1) Black Rabbit Hall - Eve Chase
10/10 - loved this story with dual threads of Lorna who finds Black Rabbit Hall whilst looking for a wedding venue and the Alton family who resided there in the 1960s. It was recommended to me by a few people and I would also recommend it!
2) Very British Problems - Rob Temple
7/10 - amusing book about the awkwardness of being British. As a side, we bought the game and played it over Christmas - if board games are your thing it is very entertaining.
Because of the positive posts on here I've just started reading Black Rabbit Hall. I'm on Chapter seven and enjoying it so far. I failed miserably last year with reading so I'll set a very sedate 25 books, which will be a mix of hard copy and audio.
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Old 04-01-2017, 21:09
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6) Ann Howard Creel - While You Were Mine
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Old Yesterday, 11:25
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I fell short of my target of 50 again last year and only made 45! I will try for 50 again this year.

1) The Stranger in my Home by Adele Parks

I thought this was very slow and repetitive to start with, but it has a very good twist at the end. Just needed to stick with it!
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