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46 out of 47

At the beginning of summer, I made a goal to read 47 books by the end of the summer. That was an unrealistic goal. By the end of summer, I read 23 books. And then had two literature classes which kicked my butt. But that is done so yay! I've had time to read a few more books for fun. 

It's the end of the year though and time to evaluate how I did on all my goals. I decided to include the books I actually read cover to cover during the semester as well. I thoroughly enjoyed most of them which was fun. So, here at the end of the year, I completed 46 books. One short. I'm so happy with where I am! I didn't think I'd get this close to my goal! I halfway read so many books this semester that it adds up to 47 page wise ;)  
Here's what I read to get to 46. The only book not pictured is Where She Went- the sequel to If I Stay. I had it as an ebook. 
For my school books:
I loved all the Shakespeare. 

I hated Gullivers Travels. 

There was too much beheading in Oroonoko for my taste. 
I actually liked Pamela. 

I absolutely loved Confessions of an Economic Hitman. I have such a better understanding of how the world works and why other countries hate the U.S so much. I really recommend that book.

I also loved Full Body Burden. It's the story of a woman who grew up right next to Rocky Flats. I've lived in Colorado for 19 years and had no idea about Rocky Flats or what went on there, and what's continuing to. Super great read! 

For my fun books: 
The Retribution of Mara Dyer had everything I love in a book in it. It was the perfect conclusion to a series. 

The Hush Hush series is basically Twilight rewritten with fallen angels instead. They were a fast, easy read. The second book was stupid though. Just getting that out there. 

Tandem was poorly written and fairly predictable, but I couldn't put it down. I was telling Sammy about it and he said," everything's predictable until the potato." There's actually a scene with a potato ha! 

Monstrous Beauty had a bit too much going on in it. I liked the premise but there was soo much going on. 

The Darkest Minds is awesome. I'm worried that the second and third book won't be as good! The title is intimidating, but the story isn't that dark. 

And that's that! My 46/47. I'll definitely make a more reasonable goal for next year ;) 

Comments

  1. Bailey KayDecember 30, 2014 at 9:36 AM

    There's a sequel to If I Stay? I'm not sure I can handle it... I barely made it through If I Stay

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