December was just last month, but people have no trouble calling it "last year"—as if the term itself is an axe, severing us from what was. December 2013 was fun, and there is plenty to remember. I hope everyone will not soon forget the experiences and lessons we've learned, in spite of how excited we are to begin 2014.
Let's take a look at my December 2013 books:
Let's take a look at my December 2013 books:
- Hunted by Elizabeth Heiter - 3/5 ★ - A debut novel about serial killing.
- A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin - 4/5 ★ - Not my favorite from the series, but I can't deny that I enjoyed reading from a protagonist's POV.
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling - 5/5 ★ - A reread for the F2F, and I added 2 more stars this second time around.
- Alex Cross, Run by James Patterson - 4/5 ★ - This one is actually bone-chilling. I liked Ron Guidice as the antagonist—he really got on my nerves. I just thought that (maybe) he could have gone down differently; it seems too convenient for a formidable opponent like him.
- Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu - 3/5 ★ - I don't know. There are plenty of literary references, but I just didn't connect with the story the way I usually do with a fairy tale.
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January TBR
So, let's get the ball rolling! I've already set my 2014 goal: 70 books. Once more, I am collaborating with Tina from I Like It Dog-Eared for her monthly reading challenge. For January, I am reading Neal Shusterman's Skinjacker series. I've already started Everlost, but it's too early to make an assessment.
How about you? Are you done with your first book this month? Let's hear about it!
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I have a copy of Neal Shusterman's Unwind on my shelf for years now. I'm hoping I could read it sometime soon. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year, Mommy L! :D
Happy New Year, Monique.
DeleteI have Unwind waiting on my ebook shelf too, but I'll have to deal with that series later. :)
Skinjacker? Hi-jacking skins? I don't have the guts yet to get Unwind. Organs, harvesting...yipes! :D
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DeleteYes, skinjacking is like that more or less. Unwind's premise is interesting too. Read some friends' reviews, it might bolster your guts. :)
Oh, I've read the first book in this series! Hmmmm. . . . I've no strong feelings about it actually, so I guess that's why I didn't continue on with the other 2 books.
ReplyDeleteLike most everyone who's read it, I love Unwind! It works on so many levels -- religion, identity, commitment to the group, the concept of the soul. It truly is a gem.
But, Louize, my favorite Shustermans aren't SF or fantasy. Shusterman wrote YA books featuring a character named Antsy. One of my favorite books of all time is The Schwa Was Here. My goodness, I loved it! Funny, heartbreaking, redeeming! I'm getting goosebumps as I'm recalling the book right this instant. Also, there's a sequel entitled Antsy Does Time. It's good as well. You should definitely check these out, especially The Schwa Was Here, since they're a bit similar to Clare Vanderpool's work.
Thank you, Peter. I'm on it.
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