Judy's Awesome List of 104 Books in 2014

[Judy]

I might try to read more non-fiction. Maybe.

[Jen]

Judy wrote: "I might try to read more non-fiction. Maybe."

I've given this idea a lot of thought as well. I feel that now that I'm 30 I should care more about non-fiction....doesn't seem to happen that way.

[Lindsay]

I used to think that way. Though I am not 30. All my friends in college were reading these deep intense books. some fiction some not. They would discuss how these books commented on todays society, and the human mind etc etc etc... And I would be sitting there too embarrassed to pull out my cozy mystery, or romance novel or teen book. quickly though I realised that I will just read what I want. lol. I do like to read some non fiction but I never force myself. But good on you for challenging yourself. That's what this is all about isn't it. Good luck!!!

[Judy]

1. Live To Tell by Lisa Gardner

[Lyssa]

Hi Judy, I'm picky about my non-fiction as well. Luckily travel memoirs count and Mary Roach does a few (Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex, Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers, Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void) that are pretty easy and fun reads - snark just shows up unexpectedly. :)

That said, I'm normally a fiction reader myself... whatever works for you. Happy challenging!

[Judy]

Lyssa wrote: "Hi Judy, I'm picky about my non-fiction as well. Luckily travel memoirs count and Mary Roach does a few (Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex, [book:Stiff: The Curious Live..."

Thanks for the recs, Lyssa. I always forget about travel memoirs for some reason, but I like the ones I've read. I'll definitely check those out.

[Judy]

2. The Girl of Fire and Thorns by Rae Carson

[Judy]

Jen wrote: "Judy wrote: "I might try to read more non-fiction. Maybe."

I've given this idea a lot of thought as well. I feel that now that I'm 30 I should care more about non-fiction....doesn't seem to happe..."

It's not that I dislike nonfiction, it's more that I read to escape from the real world so reading about the real world sort of defeats the purpose. lol

[Judy]

Lindsay wrote: "I used to think that way. Though I am not 30. All my friends in college were reading these deep intense books. some fiction some not. They would discuss how these books commented on todays society,..."

We'll see how I do at the end of the year. My thought is that if I read at least 2 I will have done well. :)

[Nanci]

Judy wrote: "Jen wrote: "Judy wrote: "I might try to read more non-fiction. Maybe."

I've given this idea a lot of thought as well. I feel that now that I'm 30 I should care more about non-fiction....doesn't s..."

OK so I am on the shady side of 40 and I have a hard time with non-fiction as well. It is just not quite as fun. I made a goal last year to read 1 nonfiction per quarter. That makes 4 a year. I have the same goal for this year. I figure, set it at a reachable pace and I won't care if I exceed it right?

I read 1 non-fiction that ended up being a favorite book of the year so I am feeling good about myself. Maybe I am finally a grown-up?

[Lindsay]

Do either of you read cook books? Those are non fiction. I never thought about that until just now. lol. I'll count those as my non fiction. That and the couple of almanacs I have going for the whole year.

[Jen]

I love cookbooks, but the only one I've ever sat down and 'read' is the America's Test Kitchen "The Best Recipe", because it's full of fascinating extra info about how they modified recipes and why and what effects different combinations had on the food.

But I would totally count them as non-fiction. And household/entertaining books like Martha Stewart and Emily Post. Those absolutely count.

[Judy]

I don't read cookbooks so that won't work for me. Darn. lol

I'm curious, Nanci, what non-fiction book ended up being a favorite?

[Judy]

3. Real Men Will by Victoria Dahl

[Nanci]

The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
I was really interested in the story and the lives of these young men.

Judy wrote: "I don't read cookbooks so that won't work for me. Darn. lol

I'm curious, Nanci, what non-fiction book ended up being a favorite?"

[Judy]

Thanks Nanci. I'll check that out.

[Judy]

4. The Perfect Match by Kristan Higgins

[Judy]

5. After the Storm by Maya Banks

[Judy]

6. Love Me to Death by Allison Brennan

[Judy]

7. Kiss Me, Kill Me by Allison Brennan

8. Too Good to Be True by Kristan Higgins

[Judy]

9. If I Should Die - Allison Brennan

10. See No Evil - Allison Brennan

11. Speak No Evil - Allison Brennan

12. It Had to Be You - Jill Shalvis

13. Close Enough to Touch - Victoria Dahl

14. Fear No Evil - Allison Brennan

15. So Tough to Tame - Victoria Dahl

16. The Fiery Heart - Richelle Mead

17. Stolen - Allison Brennan

18. One Tiny Lie - K.A. Tucker

19. Nobody - Jennifer Lynn Barnes

[Judy]

20. The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer - Michelle Hodkin

21. Silenced - Allison Brennan

22. The Evolution of Mara Dyer - Michelle Hodkin

23. Sudden Death - Allison Brennan

24. Reckless - Allison Brennan (novella)

25. Cold Snap - Allison Brennan

26. Stay - Deb Caletti

27. Through the Ever Night - Veronica Rossi