What will be your first read in 2024?

[Madeline , Moderator]

What will be your first read in 2024?

[Jackie]

Since one of my real-life book clubs is meeting mid-January, I may start with that book.

[Bill, Moderator]

It kind of depends on whether I finish my remaining books in 2023 but I think I'll start with Rocannon's World by Ursula K. Le Guin for my 12 + 4 challenge.

[Bonnie]

Maybe The Lies of Locke Lamora since I'm reading it with a bookclub.

[Tone]

It will probably be One of the Good Guys by Araminta Hall. The release date is 9 January 2024.

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

That's a tough one; because my mood could definitely change.

I need to try and be strategic though, so, it has to be one of the 12+4 series.

Either; The Leopard or The Lies of Locke Lamora.

[Pam]

I usually start off with shorter books in January. I just purchased several used books including “The Crying of Lot 49” by Thomas Pynchon so that may be my first book. If I go with something longer, then I’m looking at “Invisible Man” by Ralph Ellison.

[Vikki, Moderator]

Alondra wrote: "That's a tough one; because my mood could definitely change.

I need to try and be strategic though, so, it has to be one of the 12+4 series.

Either; The Leopard or [book:The Lies ..."

I'd vote for The Leopard although I haven't read the other choice

[Denise]

I think I am going to start with The Ruined: The Beautiful Quartet, Book 4by Renée Ahdieh

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Vikki wrote: "I'd vote for The Leopard although I haven't read the other choice..."

I pulled Lies of Locke Lamora off the shelf. I might be able to get it read before the 31st. Mmmmm

[Denise]

I have no idea. I'm thinking either a psychological thriller or possibly one of the Christmas books I didn't get to (I already know I won't get to them all).

[Patricia]

I have book clubs meeting on the 8th & 9th of January, so I'll be starting the books for them shortly after Christmas.
The Only One Left & Our Missing Hearts.

[Alissa]

I'm sure it'll be a gut decision, but right now I am leaning towards
Small Mercies or She Started It

[Denise]

Alissa wrote: "I'm sure it'll be a gut decision, but right now I am leaning towards
Small Mercies or She Started It"

She Started It is a great book to read if you're maxed out on Hallmark movies or sugary sweet romances. It's like the reverse palate cleanser. I really liked it.

[Denise]

My library just closed until mid to late January because they are relocating to a brand new building. I checked out about 20 titles before they closed, so I will have some options! 😂

[Madeline , Moderator]

Denise wrote: "My library just closed until mid to late January because they are relocating to a brand new building. I checked out about 20 titles before they closed, so I will have some options! 😂"

Good thinking. It must be very exciting to get a new building.

[Denise]

Madeline wrote: "Denise wrote: "My library just closed until mid to late January because they are relocating to a brand new building. I checked out about 20 titles before they closed, so I will have some options! 😂..."

It is SO exciting. I actually worked at that library for 4 years. It has been a long time coming. The building looks amazing. Three stories, a fireplace reading room...I can't wait. :)

[Linda]

Probably not my first book but my book club is meeting mid-January and will be reading "The Girl in his Shadow" so I will be reading that soon.

[Linda]

Denise wrote: "Madeline wrote: "Denise wrote: "My library just closed until mid to late January because they are relocating to a brand new building. I checked out about 20 titles before they closed, so I will hav..."

A fireplaced reading room sounds wonderful. My town built a new library roughly 15 years ago. Our old library was a Carnegie building and while it was wonderful, a 100 year old building isn't equipped to keep up with 21st century needs.

We had a town vote to approve and it only passed by 10 votes. So anyone says that voting isn't important... politics are local. My dad was a civil engineer and he always said that public buildings have a life span and when they reach their lifespan, they need to be replaced. Just because old houses (which are wonderful) can be held together with duct tape and bailing wire, the same is not true for public spaces.

Enjoy your new library!!! So exciting.

[Madeline , Moderator]

Denise wrote: "Madeline wrote: "Denise wrote: "My library just closed until mid to late January because they are relocating to a brand new building. I checked out about 20 titles before they closed, so I will hav..."

Sounds absolutely wonderful!

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Looks like Cities of the Plain and Sand will be done prior to the new year.

Not sure what to put in CotP spot. Mmmm

[Bonnie]

Bonnie wrote: "Maybe The Lies of Locke Lamora since I'm reading it with a bookclub."

I ended up starting this early but it's a big book and a busy week for me, so it may still be my first book finished in 24.

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

Bonnie wrote: "Bonnie wrote: "Maybe The Lies of Locke Lamora since I'm reading it with a bookclub."

I ended up starting this early but it's a big book and a busy week for me, so it may still be m..."

Its good; you will enjoy either way. ☺️

[amber]

At the moment i'm thinking The Summer Without Men. Part of me thinks I should read it in summer because of the title, but it's also about new beginings so fits with new years reading.

[Laurel]

Possibly A Midwinter's Tail. This was on my December 2023 agenda, but I'm not going to get to it. It's relatively short, and looks fun and cozy - I might even get it read entirely on New Year's Day...

[Vikki, Moderator]

I'm considering starting 2024 off with

[Carolien]

I've ended the year with James Oswald, Prayer for the Dead and will start the year with the same author, different series though Nowhere To Run. It's on my 12+4 to be followed by Before She Falls.

[Bill, Moderator]

These are my starting 5 based on my challenges -

12 + 4 - Rocannon's World by Ursula K. Le Guin
Series challenge - Doomsday Book by Connie Willis (Oxford Time Travel #1) carried over from 2023
Non - Series challenge - The Fall Of The Sparrow by Nigel Balchin
tome Challenge (Over 500 pages) - Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution by Cat Bohannon
Monthly Focus (Jan - Agatha Christie) - The Big Four

[Denise]

I am hoping to read much of tomorrow. I made tons of food today and I'm planning on tomorrow being leftovers and "let mom read" day. 😂🤞

[Jackie]

My first read is actually a free book from Amazon First Reads.

[Ker Metanoia]

I'm currently reading (well, listening to) Superlative: The Biology of Extremes.

[Bonnie]

Jackie wrote: "My first read is actually a free book from Amazon First Reads.

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that was one of my choices this month too.

[Jackie]

I liked the book, Bonnie. 4 stars.

[Bonnie]

Jackie wrote: "I liked the book, Bonnie. 4 stars."

good to know. I have so many library holds that came in all of a sudden from my two library systems, so no telling when I can get back to my owned kindles, but glad it's a good one

[Alondra, Moderator Schmoderator]

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