LadyBookworth year of reading fiction for pleasure

I stand loud and proud I am a bibliophile. Of course that means lots of books in every year. LOL And it also means a lot of non fiction. But as soon as I get those they are devoured :- Whereas the fiction I buy { I liked the synopsis/ bought on a friends recommendation/or given as gifts } tend to end up sitting on the shelves. So 2014 has been now deemed as the year of fiction.I have fiction dating back from 2005!! And no more books in ! Of couse every year I try to 1/2 the incoming and "cough" don't.:-}We will see how I go...

So here's to finally reading "Mists of Avalon" and "Pillars of the Earth" and all the others.
Happy reading everyone!

Hi all have decided to do a new ticker for new books acquired in 2014-it will be interesting to see how many I will buy!




And a ticker for the newbies read {LOL}




Of course this means I've already broken the no new ones in rule! Yes I didn't last long!DH is ROTFLing...

Happy reading to you too, LadyB.

Welcome aboard and good luck with your challenge! :)

Lady, I'm trying to reading those two this year too! Hope you'll sign up for the group reads - September for Mists of Avalon and 4th qtr for Pillars of the Earth. Reading with others is sometimes the push I need to get to some that have been sitting for a while.

Good luck!

Hi Cyderry I'm not sure .. i could possibly do Mists of Avalon in September - we always go away for the school holidays but I really don't get internet while away.As for Pillars of the Earth what do you mean by 4th quater? If by chance yon mean October though December - then sorry no. It's our last term of school. My kids go to 2 different schools with lots of end of school actives going on. {Side note -This year just about did my head in!}

Quick question -can I start my "root" now and finish Jan 1st . Or do I wait for Jan 1st to start?? Hope that makes sense:-
Happy reading
ps I just got 5 more books for Christmas. LOL All fiction LOL

Many of us start reading a book before the 'proper' month or year just so we finish it for the time frame of our challenge rules. Go for it! But it is your challenge so you get to make the rules!

Hey, thanks majkia .I guess I just wanted to do it right. :-}

Wow, you picked some heavy duty reads to start with! Luckily they're both really good! My own personal rule is that the books counts when it's finished. So I try to start a lot of books this week! But the first rule is: There are no rules! Have a fun reading year!

Your right tloeffer! They are heavy! LOL
I have Mists of Avalon earmarked for June. It will be holidays and since it looks like we are now staying home , and it's cold. A perfect long read under the blanket.{smile}

So off side -how many books exactly have you started??? Happy reading!

I like your introduction message. You know what's funny? I can remember when I thought nonfiction was boring! Ha! Now I can't believe I used to be that person, but it's like you said. It gets hard sometimes to read fiction, even when I know it's going to be good fiction. Good luck to you on your upcoming fictionfull year.

I made up the word 'fictionfull' and am now sitting here wondering if I spelled it correctly. 'Fictionful' looks better, doesn't it?

Hi Merryann- up until I stopped working there was only time for a quick Mills and Boon -I used to get them delivered!-
And then I stopped working found Amazon and WOW . Hubby jokes I should have been a researcher! At the moment the house is overflowing with knitting books! LOVE non fiction!But I really want to read those novels-in fact did a deal with hubby for every 5 books read I get a new whatever my latest thing is Hahaha

He still thinks I'll break before the end of Jan...
And yep 'Fictionful' does look better -it reminds me of beautiful ..Beautiful books- yep got it in one!
Happy reading!!

So far, I have 4 books started that I won't finish until 2014. But I'm hoping to start a few more this weekend!

Tloeffier I'm impressed! Personally I start one and have to finish it. {yesterday LOL}
Happy reading!

Have finished my first book book 1of a mills and boon series 7to go:-)
The furture kings pregnant mistress :-)

Happy reading!

Hello Lady & good luck with your challenge. I loved Pillars of the Earth when I read it a few years ago. It's pretty fascinating & a lot of the technical part of the story is based on fact so I think you will like it a lot.

Hey thanks rainpebble. I'm looking forward to it since I watched a show yesterday on cathedrals. But first need to finish my series.

Happy reading

Good luck!

Okay - on the 4/1 I finished: Surgeon Prince, Ordinary Wife
And today 10/1 finished : Bought by the Billionaire Prince

only 5 to go in the series!

They have all been very good romance stories. Got the series 07!!!

Off to update tickers.
Happy reading everyone!

Wow, you are of to a great start, LadyB.

Ok so here we are on the 1st of feb and have just finished book 4 The Tycoons Princess Bride. well for the life of me I just couldn't get into it! So between starting and finishing I read 4 "new"non fiction books!! LOL

I think i will take a break from the series and read something else!From my roots fiction list- I made the list at the begining of the year. Which reminds me I live in Australia so I'm at lest 8 hours ahead. My fist book here starts that it was 31/12 at 11.58pm the reality 3.00pm on the first!I crackend the cover as soon as I could that morning! LOL Didn't want to cheat LOL :-}

Ok off to update tickers now and get the girls into starting homework. Yes-school has started with a vengence!!

Hi all just finished book 5 on the roots list. The Fiery Heart By Richelle Mead . It's book 4 of the "Blood line "series . It was alright but of course ended on a cliff hanger! Hot dang!!Obviously the next one is still in the works. I wonder have many will end up in the series?

Off to "chose" another off the" list"And to update tickers.

Happy reading

Wow! Really well done, LadyB!

What is your next book going to be? Did you choose one?

Root number 6 finished.
Well in the end Connie, because it was my anniversary then followed by Valentines day -I read "Expecting his Royal baby" book 5 in the "The Royal House of Niroli" series. Overall a enjoyable read.
But on a funny note did start a murder mystery day before my anniversary.but stopped when I realized the soon to be victim was Amaking wedding dresses for a living and B was being physically abused by her husband! I'll read that next-maybe :-}

Happy reading every one!
Have updated tickers-mine only

Oh that sounds so sad! I can see why you'd stop it in favor of the Royal House of Niroli series book.

Happy anniversary, lady B!

Of course you don't want to read such a book at this time. Did you go and celebrate?

Hey connie-thanks!
we didn't go outhubby wanted to and i said yes-then changed my mind- I had so much to do that night} I decided a roast chicken dinner was called for.But funnily enough when I ducked out to take the youngest music I came home to the table cleared off and set with the "good stuff and lots of home made decorations!!I was only gone for 1/2 hour!!! - The older 2 girls did it.Hubby was impressed !!When he got home.

And the best thing? Staying home meant that I still did all the "stuff" but didn't feel stressed because of it. Ha ha Mumma was happy!!

Nothinh better than a happy Mumma.

Hi all
So this month decided to finish the finish the "The Royal House of Niroli" series

Book 6 " The Prince's Forbidden Virgin"- it was good

Book 7 "Bride By Royal Appointment"-excellent. I cried all the way though!

Book 8 "A Royal Bride at the Sheikh's Command"- very good

Now to decide what to read for April.
Another romance perhaps....? :+}

And have updated this ticker
Happy reading all!!

Yay! You're doing well :)

Hey Thanks rabbitprincess!

Finished my first one for April Debbie Macomber's "Hannah's List."
Got this last year as a gift as I had read the others in the "Blossom Street "series. Must say the premise of a dead wife saying here are three women-now pick one to live happily ever after with.Really didn't do it for me. Personally I would want my husband to wait at least 5, better 10 years before he thought about dating again. But that is just me. The story it's self was alright. And now that I've read it, I can pass it on without the guilt :+}Yah space in the bookcase!

Now to choose something else...
Happy reading all!

ps have updated my ticker
ps the edit was about the ticker lol

Hi all have finished another one! Root number 11.

Nicholas Sparks " The Notebook" . I did enjoy this but I liked how the movie ended better. In fact I bought this book because of the movie!It's been on the shelf for the past 10 years!Now to pass it on.

My ticker has been updated.

Happy reading all

Hi all

have finally finished one for May. That's what I get for going overseas the last week of April and the first 2 weeks of May! :+}

The book is Maggie Sefton's " Cast on,kill off".

It was alright, of course I picked who did it at the start!!
Don't think I will buy the next 2 in the series. But then my girls are looking for a birthday presents. :+}

Have updated my ticker.
Happy reading to all!

Overseas trip, fun! Hope you had a good time.

I had a fantastic time rabbitprincess! A week in Rome, a week in Israel and a couple of days in Jordan. It was hectic but great!
Now I just have to get the Schecks out of my purse!I have lots of coins :+} you needed them to pay for the bathroom!

Now to get in to the swing of things here at home :+}

So have finished root number13.

"The Knitting Diaries'
3 stories

by Debbie Macomber-"The 21st Wish"--the story was alright.

Susan Mallery-Coming Unraveled' --loved the story and characters.

and Christina Skye-"Return to Summer Island"--- I loved it! Being a sop cried reading it few times!It was so very good!

Have updated my ticker
Happy reading to all!

Hi Lady B. Glad you had a good time oversees, Rome is great!

If you want to know how to make touch stones I would be happy to help you

Hi connie thanks for the offer. It never occurred to me to "link' my books. LOL

I will do it on the next one.I just need decide what to read! To many choices! Lol :-

Happy reading!

And did you decide?

>35 LadyBookworth: Your vacation sounds lovely! Good thing you have ROOTS to come home to, to make it easier settling back in after such wonderful traveling. :)

Hi Marryann and connie53
I haven't been on this month. To busy running around after kids! LOL
I only read 1 book this month-not a root and nearly finished another -the tablet died with 10 pages to go and I still haven't finished it!!!Now I did start a root but haven't got past the first 20 pages!! lol-that was 2 weeks ago!

Hopefully this month will be better!!!

happy reading to all!

Hi all have just finished root 14

Alice's Tulips by Sandra Dallas- all in all not bad 4/5 stars.Been on my shelf since at least 2001. Where's that blushing icon when you need it? lol

As for the one I started last month, still haven't picked it back up.oh well..

Happy reading to all.

And just relised according to my "list" this is book 25! to bad it isn't 25 roots!! :+} lol
Must concentrate on roots!

14 ROOTs is still great, and you're right on track for your goal.

Thanks mabith.

To stay on track I just need to stay away from the "newbies" and for that matter , book stores. := lol

Bookstores and libraries are definitely enemies when trying to cut back on ROOTs, though my main one is my dad bringing me books all the darn time! He's responsible for 70% of my ROOTs.

Great work, especially reading one that's been on the shelf for so long! :)

Good job, LadyB!

Great reading. And you're keeping new books from becoming ROOTS and that's important too!

Hi all

Just finished my second root for the month. Number 15 for the year. Only 10 more to go!

Lost dogs and lonely hearts by Lucy Dillon

This has been on the shelf since 2009.

I loved this book!!! If you are dog lover you will to!

Ticker has been updated.
Happy reading all!

Way to go!

Just keep on reading!

Hi all! Thanks tess and connie for the encouragement!

So this month my 2 roots were in fact non fiction I wasn't going to include them but dang they are still roots! :+}
They were
Manage your day to day- build your routine , find your focus and sharpen your creative mind. Loved this book. It got me thinking what I want from life. More on that in a minute.
And
Magical clutter clearing boot camp. It was not what I expected.

Now this first book got me thinking and I have decided to go back and finish my diploma! Whoo whoo! Classes start next monday.And on monday I picked up the "required reading". What I ask you,have I done??Any way I have decided I need to stop this challenge in order to get my subjects done.
I was on track, but there is no way I can read another 8 books between now and the end of the year. On another note according to my list I read 29 books in 2013 and so far this year 28. WOW!! So thanks to the group!!!

I have updated my ticker. Should I adjust in to a total of 17??
Happy reading everyone and I will also though, continue to read this board.

Very good reason to stop the challenge, LadyB. I hope you will pass every exam in the future. Please visit us and tell us you about the progress and the diploma! I really want to know.

And maybe you can tell cyderry you stopped in the August or September thread?

You will still be reading, just different things! My reading slows down significantly each August when I return to school. Good luck with your classes!

Hi connie and Tess -first time I've been on in a week!
Thank you both for the good luck. I feel i'll need all I can get!

Connie I've decided to stay with the challenge _I'll just see how I go. I might find myself just reading the mills and boons that are on the shelf. LOL they will be a much needed distraction!

Happy reading to all

Good, you are staying! Very wise decision ;-))

Hi everyone!
So am wondering if doing this diploma is a good idea.And was bemoaning to dear hubby "What is my purpose in life?" When he then went to our library and pulled this from the shelves.- The book case that isn't in here yet- I will get to it! lol
S.H.A.P.E finding and fulfilling your unique purpose for life by Erik Rees I bought this just after our youngest was born. - There has got to be more to life than changing nappies-right?And here she is now 8 and I've finally read it. And no -still don't know the answer!! lol

I have updated my ticker.
Happy reading to all!

And what did you decided on the diploma thing? And of course there is more to life than changing nappies! There is reading and being happy!

Read one more book last week on holidays.
The 12 Week Year: Get More Done in 12 Weeks than Others Do in 12 Months. I thought it would help with all the 'to dos" . Not really..lol Bought this book this time last year. LOL
Have updated the ticker

Connie -will finish the diploma and you are right reading and and being happy is the way to go!
Happy reading all

Good for you! Go for the diploma, the reading and being happy! I'm sure you can do it.

Only if the diploma, will bring happiness is some form, like future income, satisfaction of a job well done, etc. But of course, happiness and reading!

Hi Tess unfortunately the diploma is just for me. Nada on the future income. I't's actually on religion- a pet topic of mine- so I'm doing it for interest sake only.Hence the length of time it has taken!

Now to go and finish my root.

Happy reading to all!

Hi all

Okay, so after being in a root reading funk. So much to read -what to read??Decisions to be made....

i came across a QUIZ: WHAT'S YOUR READING PERSONALITY? on the Oprah website. Of course I couldn't resist! :+}

And got: The Starry-Eyed Romantic ....yep me to tee.. and yet my shelves are full of books people have recommended or that sounds nice or bought for bookclub I stopped going after 5 months- didn't like the chooses/books but continue to buy the books} I also have a ton of mills and boon /romance that dh,kids and I have bought over time. And I realized looking at my books it wasn't so much as a funk as in a " I should" eg read Memoirs of a geisha { started it ,hated it, never finished it,but people rave about it and some high schools here teach it {!}It was on my list to read but....just couldn't bring myself. and I realized those books aren't me. I like romance/love stories.I should read what I like.That was a freeing moment.So from now no more novel buying till all my love stories have been read. And I have shelves!!LOL Not unless a new mills and boon takes my fancy!!

So my 2 roots this month are
And the Bride Wore Red -had this since 2010
The Frenchman's Plain Jane Project -had this since 2009
both Mills and Boon

Would be interested to know what you all got-if you took the test.I got DH to take it and he ended up with "philosophy" - he had even read/has several of the books listed! It was spot on!

Happy reading to all, and my ticker has been updated.

Read what you love, that's they only way to fly!

I checked up the Oprah quiz and got the Philosopher, which may have been due to the fact that for most questions none of the suggested answers really applied to me. (Being neither in a book club nor a mother).

Here's another one: https://www.bookbrowse.com/quiz/. I'm "Eclectic", which sums me up very nicely.

Hi MissWatson

Thanks for the link to the quiz!
I got
The All-Rounder

"Your responses showed you fitting equally into all four reading personalities' Lol But yes it sounds right.

Last night I got the 16 year old to do the Oprah quiz and she got
The Aesthete. Summed her up to tee!So for xmas, no novel but a book voucher-she can choose her own!

Happy reading all

Hi all-
Managed to read 2 over the week end.

They were
The Mediterranean makeover
and
With this kiss

both romances, lol
I have updated my ticker
Happy reading to all!

Hi all!

I have this week just finished 2 more books . I met my goal! yah!!

They were
Mistletoe and Marriage - bought 2009
and
Marry-Me Christmas -bought 2008

Yes both romance books! LOL And I enjoyed both immensely!

I have updated my ticker.

Good luck to all in reaching your goals!
Happy reading!

Congratulations on meeting your goal!! :D

Well done on reaching the goal!

Congrats, lady!

Hey rabbitprincess,JackieKirkham & tess_i_am48

Thank you all for the congratulations!

Now I'm going to crack all the newbies I've just bought!

Happy reading all

Hmmm..what to read first?? LOL

Hi all
Just thought I would give an end of year account and what I did.

New books bought 84
New books read 26
Roots read 25.
Total books read 51

I didn't realize I had bought so many! {blush}But to be honest it is about standard! lol. Note to self to buy less in 2015!

Wishing you all great 2015 with lots of reading included!
Big wave and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Happy new year! :D