Carolyn - 50 unread paperbacks in 2015

[Carolyn]

Not sure if I'll make it Laura as I still have 18 to go. I'm currently aiming for 45 as a more realistic goal! Maybe you could revise your goal too?

[Neko]

That sounds like a good number :) I may make it as I need to read some art books and graphic novels so it can easily bump up the book count...but even if i don't make it i will be okay w/whatever.

[Carolyn]

33. Perfect by Rachel Joyce 4★

A book about relationships, time, mental illness and dysfunctional families.Not as good as The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry but very readable.

review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Goin' strong Carolyn :)

[Carolyn]

Got a way to go yet Jools!

[Carolyn]

34. The Last Will and Testament of Henry Hoffman by John Tesarsch 3★

A bit disappointed in this one. Felt it was a bit flat and predictable.

review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Carolyn]

35. We're All Going To Die by Joel Meares 3★

Won in a goodreads giveaway. Reasonably interesting collection of articles by a Sydney journalist writing about his experience as a member of Gen Y.

review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Carolyn]

36. A Famine of Horses by P.F. Chisholm 4★

A fun, historical romp, set in the English/Scottish borders in 1592.

review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Carolyn]

37. Village Vets by Anthony Bennett and J Carroll 4★

Interesting account of veterinary life in Berry, NSW

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Carolyn]

38. The Princess Bride by William Goldman 3.5★

Swashbuckling classic with much fencing, fighting and adventure as promised!


Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Carolyn]

39. Plague Land: A Novel by S.D. Sykes 3.5★

An entertaining medieval historical murder mystery but not in the same class as C.J. Sansom or Ellis Peters

review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Veronica ⭐️]

Going great Carolyn. You have inspired me to try this next year but more like 20 books I know I would be overwhelmed with 50.

[Carolyn]

Not sure I'll make 50 Veronica but it's been fun trying!

[Veronica ⭐️]

Still 9 weeks to go. So I'm sure you will come very close

[Suz]

Carolyn, this is a good idea! Doing well. 39 I am most impressed!!!

[Carolyn]

Thanks Suzanne! I will read over 40 so I'm happy with that. The bookshelf is not getting any emptier though because I keep adding more! Lol!!

[Carolyn]

40. Trigger Warning: Short Fictions and Disturbances by Neil Gaiman 4★

An interesting mix of stories and poems. A bit uneven but the best are very good.

review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Carolyn]

41. Libriomancer by Jim C. Hines 4★

I enjoyed this book from a GR fiend. A fun idea based on a novel system of magic involving books.

review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

A GR fiend eh??? lol

[Carolyn]

Haha! I wonder if Phrynne would like that description?

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

LOL!!! A bit of a devil;)

[Carolyn]

42.The Unadulterated Cat by Terry Pratchett 3★

Terry Pratchett explains the campaign for Real Cats.

review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Carolyn]

43. The Uncommon Appeal of Clouds by Alexander McCall Smith 4★

Isabel helps to solve the mystery of a stolen painting.

review:https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Only seven more to go Carolyn :D

[Carolyn]

44. Star Struck by Val McDermid 3.5★

A comfortable read with familiar characters but not one of her gripping reads.

review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Carolyn]

☼♄Jülie wrote: "Only seven more to go Carolyn :D"

Six now Jools! I'd given up trying but I might actually get there if I take a few paperbacks on holiday.

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Carolyn wrote: "☼♄Jülie wrote: "Only seven more to go Carolyn :D"

Six now Jools! I'd given up trying but I might actually get there if I take a few paperbacks on holiday."

Atta girl...chuck in a couple of short stories too! :D

[Carolyn]

That's the trouble I've read all the short ones and mainly have the doorstops left!
I have sneaked a few into Summer challenges so might get to them next month ;)

[Neko]

Naaa..I say you're going very well..Keep on, keep on :D

[Carolyn]

I'm going to give it a go Laura!

[Suz]

Good job Carolyn! Do you have any particular way of choosing, or do you just grab whatever takes you fancy? Almost there. I wonder if I should take a leaf out of your book for next year?!

[Carolyn]

I was just grabbing whatever I feel like reading next as it's nice to have an unstructured approach to some reading but lately I've tried to work a few into challenges just to get through them. I'm going to take a few on holiday with me next week to read on the beach at Waikiki :)

It's been good too to read some older books sitting on the shelves and not just newer ones I've bought recently. Do you have that problem as well - having a lot of unread books that you never get too?

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

^_^ Ahem....to read on the beach in Waikiki!! Life's a beach isn't it?..but a Girl's gotta do etc...

Fantastic way for you to get your tbr down Carolyn...enjoy!! ;D

[Carolyn]

Haha! I won't get too many opportunities to say that!

[Jülie ☼♄ ]

Carolyn wrote: "Haha! I won't get too many opportunities to say that!"

Lol...still more than me! ;)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Lovely Carolyn...I agree with Jools:) But it's nice to hear it said;)

[Carolyn]

45. The Twelve Clues of Christmas by Rhys Bowen 4★

A very Christmassy cosy mystery set in the 1930s English countryside.

review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Carolyn]

46. The Monkey's Raincoat by Robert Crais 4★

An entertaining start to a new crime series by a talented scriptwriter.

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Carolyn]

47. I Shall Wear Midnight by Terry Pratchett 4★

An excellent Tiffany Aching story as we see the adolescent witch become confident and grow into her powers as she battles a dark and evil being.

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[MaryG2E]

So close to that target of 50, Carolyn! Hope you make it in the couple of weeks left of 2015.

[Carolyn]

Thanks Mary. I took a bunch on holiday with me so I might just make it :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

You're doing so well Carolyn - three to go; I'm sure you'll do it!

[Carolyn]

48. Alex by Pierre Lemaitre 5★

Brilliant suspense thriller which keeps you guessing not who but why?

Review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Carolyn]

Brenda wrote: "You're doing so well Carolyn - three to go; I'm sure you'll do it!"

Thanks Brenda - two to go now and I've started number 49 with 11 days to go so I could get there :)

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Oh good for you - you'll do it:)

[Carolyn]

49. Lost by Michael Robotham 4★

Another great thriller from an Aussie master of crime

review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

Just one more book and one more week to go!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

How close are you Carolyn!!! Well done:) Have you decided what #50 will be yet?

[Carolyn]

I've just started The Handsome Man's Deluxe Café by Alexander McCall Smith as it's nice and slim and should be an easy, undemanding read!

[Brenda, Aussie Authors Queen]

Ooh lovely:)

[Carolyn]

And finally (just in the nick!):

50. The Handsome Man's Deluxe Café by Alexander McCall Smith 5★

Always a delight to read a book in this series!

review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...